Obituaries
Curtis Wayne Ryder
Jan 27, 2026
Curtis Wayne Ryder, age 75, of Damascus, Va., passed away on Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at his home. He was born July 8, 1950, to the late Arnold Ryder and Elizabeth Sharp Ryder in Arlington, Va.
In addition to his parents, Curtis was also preceded in death by three siblings, Jimmy Ryder, Wanda Hughes, and Phyllis Malick.
He is survived by his...
Patricia A. Dwyer
Jan 19, 2026
Patricia A. Dwyer, 91, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 19, 2026, at Commonwealth Senior Living in Abingdon, Va.
The family will have a private memorial at a later date.
Teresa Gail Garrett
Jan 14, 2026
Teresa Gail Garrett, age 63, of Bristol, Va., passed away on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at the Ballad Hospice House. She was born October 20, 1962, to the late Herman J. Brewer and Bessie Phipps Brewer. Gail was a faithful employee at the Exit 7 Walmart for over 20 years.
She is survived by her loving husband of 30 years, Freddie...
Neoma Kate Talley
Jan 13, 2026
The beautiful Neoma Kate Lawson Talley, of Bristol, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 13, 2026. She was 82 years old and was born and lived in Bristol, Va. Neoma was loved by so many and leaves behind her loving husband of 64 years, Marvin Kent Talley.
She leaves behind her daughter, Cindy Talley Childers and husband,...
Dorinda Shirlene Roberts
Jan 7, 2026
Dorinda Shirlene Roberts, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at her residence. She was born to the late Raleigh Roberts and Virginia Hyler Roberts.
Frances Bell Price Cook
Dec 29, 2025
Frances Bell “Tincy” Price Cook, age 73, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 29, 2025, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born October 7, 1952, to the late Ernest Yokley Price and Viola Marie Greer Price. She was naturally domestic and content being at home with her family.
In addition to her parents, Tincy was...
Haynes Larry Haga
Dec 4, 2025
Haynes Larry Haga, age 77, of Bristol, Va., passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025, at his residence. He was born June 3, 1948, to the late Haynes William Haga and Alice Pansy Fleenor Haga. He served his country in the United States Coast Guard. Larry was an electrician by trade, working for the IBEW for nearly 50 years.
In addition...
Amanda Dawn Canter
Nov 27, 2025
Amanda Dawn “Mandy” Canter, age 38, of Bristol, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 27, 2025, at Bristol Regional Medical Center.
She was preceded in death by her brother, Charles William Scott; and maternal grandparents, Jerry and Charlotte Canter.
Mandy is survived by her mother, Mary Canter Scott and husband, Michael, of Bristol, Tenn.; three children, Jacob Young,...
Forrest Hunter Greer
Nov 24, 2025
Forrest Hunter “Boots” Greer, age 36, of Bristol, Va., passed away unexpectedly on Monday, November 24, 2025, at his residence. A graduate of Virginia High School, Forrest formerly worked at KPS Global. He was well-known for his passion for the outdoors.
He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Edward Greer, Sr.
Boots is survived by his mother, Becky Greer; brother,...
Shirley Dolores Booher
Nov 15, 2025
Shirley Dolores Hoss Booher, age 89, of Abingdon, Va., joined her fur-babies in Heaven on Saturday, November 15, 2025, at her home. She was from the Greendale Community of Washington County, Va. but lived most of her life in Bristol, Va. before her eventual relocation to Abingdon. She loved her dogs and cats. Her home was a magnet for many...
Monna Jo Bradley Hortenstine
Nov 9, 2025
Monna Jo Bradley Hortenstine, age 79, of Abingdon, Va. and formerly of Norcross, Ga., passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025, at Abingdon Health & Rehab Center.
She was born April 15, 1946, to the late Glen Wallace Bradley and Lucille Pickle Bradley in Abingdon, Va.
Monna was a quietly amazing human being with qualities of strength, honesty, generosity and kindness. She...
Terry Wallace Mullins
Nov 1, 2025
Terry Wallace Mullins, age 62, of Bristol, Va., passed away on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Born on November 25, 1962, in Baltimore, Md., Terry honorably served his country in the United States Army. He spent the majority of his life in Northern Virginia, where he was employed by Battlefield Fence Company. He was also a...
Daniel Wayne Leonard
Oct 31, 2025
Daniel Wayne “Danny” Leonard, age 60, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Friday, October 31, 2025, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born March 31, 1965, to the late Hershel Lee Leonard and Elizabeth Ann Harless Leonard in Bristol, Tenn. He was formerly employed at Bristol Compressors.
In addition to his parents, Danny was also preceded in death by two brothers,...
Karen Bailey Shaffer
Oct 30, 2025
Karen Bailey Shaffer, age 63, of Bristol, Va., passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025, at her residence.
She was born January 16, 1962, to the late Sherman Bailey and Dorothy Marie Fee Bailey in New Jersey.
She is survived by her husband of over 30 years, Marty Wayne Shaffer; two sons, Tyler Shaffer and wife, Abby, of Bristol, Va. and Jesse...
Lisa Anne Howell
Oct 16, 2025
Lisa Anne Howell, age 64, of Bristol, Va., passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born to Frank Wilson and Patricia Cameron Wilson in Moore County, N.C. Lisa formerly worked in the cafeteria at Virginia High School and was a member of Highlands Fellowship Bristol Campus.
In addition to her father, Lisa was also...
Shirley Ann Walton
Oct 7, 2025
Shirley Ann House Walton, age 80, of Saltville, Va., passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, October 7, 2025.
Shirley was known for her love of television, particularly her daily soap operas. During times when her health permitted, she enjoyed shopping and relishing a Pepsi-Cola accompanied by a good piece of chocolate. Shirley had a passion for nurturing her flower...
Christopher Shane Sexton
Oct 5, 2025
Christopher Shane Sexton, age 53, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025, at his residence.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther Sexton, Jr. and Sharon Taylor; and two brothers, Luther Sexton and Joshua Sexton.
He is survived by his daughter, Sydney Lee Sexton of Kentucky; four sisters, Ida Snyder, Kimberly Hamilton, Tabitha Caudill, and Charity Taylor;...
Mary Catherine Odell
Sep 12, 2025
Mary Catherine Odell, age 57, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Friday, September 12, 2025, at her residence.
She was the last of her family branch on both sides, and was preceded in death by her father, Randall T. Odell; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Odell, Sr.; mother, Mary Louise Cravens Odell; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Cravens; and...
Willard Dewey Hawkins
Sep 9, 2025
Willard Dewey Hawkins, of Meadowview, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Born on May 29, 1963, in Fairfax, Virginia, he was the beloved son of the late James William Hawkins and Polly Pearly Mae Helton Hawkins.
Throughout his life, he dedicated many years to the agricultural and logging industries, where he...
Willie Edward Bordwine
Sep 7, 2025
Willie Edward Bordwine, aged 46, of Abingdon, Virginia, departed this world on Sunday, September 7, 2025, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and creativity. Born on November 10, 1978, he was the beloved son of Randy and Judy Bordwine, nurtured in the vibrant community of Abingdon.
He graduated from Patrick Henry High School in 1996, and continued to pursue his love...
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