Obituaries
Joseph B. Lacy McClanahan, Sr.
Jul 24, 2024
Joseph B. "Lacy" McClanahan, Sr., age 86, of Glade Spring, Va., passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at his residence. He was born May 28, 1938, to the late Samuel Meshach McClanahan and Josie Katrine VanDyke McClanahan in Grundy, Va.
He owned and operated McClanahan's Body and Wrecker Service for over 50 years. Lacy enjoyed working on cars, fishing, hunting,...
Chadwick Barnthouse
Jul 12, 2024
Chadwick Ellsworth Barnthouse, age 46, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at his residence.
No formal services have been scheduled at this time.
Christine Bellus Puttock
Jul 1, 2024
Christine Bellus Puttock, age 60, of Glade Spring, VA, passed away on Monday, July 1, 2024, in the comfort of her home. Christine was charismatic and enjoyed seeing the world. She was a social butterfly and always enjoyed being the center of attention – where she brought laughter and joy to those with which she conversed. Once she met someone,...
Wendy Rebecca Hall
Jun 21, 2024
Wendy Rebecca Hall, age 52, of Castlewood, Va., peacefully passed away on Friday, June 21, 2024, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Born on January 27, 1972, in Washington County, Va., Wendy was a graduate of nearby Lebanon High School. She was the beloved daughter the late Dwight Wayne Hall and Delilah Inez Hall.
In addition to her father, Wendy was preceded in...
Lora Dawn Stringer
Jun 18, 2024
Lora Dawn (Arnold) Stringer, age 56, of Glade Spring, Va., joined her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 18, 2024. She was born July 11, 1967, to Wallace Gary Arnold and Reda Joyce (Holmes) Arnold. Lora had a special eye for aesthetics and was a cosmetologist for the majority of her life, even owning her own salon for a...
Jamia Michelle McClanahan
Jun 1, 2024
Jamia Michelle McClanahan, age 49, of Grundy, Va., passed away surrounded by her loving family, on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Born to the late James Arthur “Buck” McClanahan, Jr. and Wanda Lou Boyd McClanahan on September 20, 1974, Jamia dearly loved her family and friends. She was incredibly personable and truly never met a stranger.
In addition...
James Clifton Jackson
May 27, 2024
James Clifton "Jim" Jackson, age 80, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Memorial Day 2024 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born June 27, 1943, in Grayson County, Va. to the late Richard Lee Jackson and Edith Vaught Jackson. He married Linda Louise Wilson Jackson on December 1, 1973.Jim's long military career began May 4, 1964, when he enlisted in the...
Heather Nicole Hurley
May 16, 2024
Heather Nicole Hurley, of Bluff City, Tenn., passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024. She is remembered by her loving husband, Tommy Roger Hurley; cherished son, Blake Austin Ryan of Meadowview, Va.; devoted sister, Shannon Blakely Roberts of Abingdon, Va.; along with several aunts, nieces, nephews and cousins. Heather was preceded in death by her beloved parents, Jerry Blake Roberts and Ruth...
Mary Yvonne Owens
May 14, 2024
Mary Yvonne Owens, age 60, of Damascus Va., went to be with the Lord on May 14, 2024, in Abingdon, Va. She was the wife of Michael “Elsie” Owens.
Born in Baltimore, Md., she was the daughter of the late Mark Pratt and Yvonne Rose Pratt. Mary graduated in 1981 from Miramar High School in Miami, Fla. She moved to Abingdon,...
James Glen Wheeler
May 10, 2024
James Glen “Jimmy” Wheeler, of Abingdon, Va., age 65, went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 10, 2024, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born August 27, 1958, to the late Glen Wheeler and Ruby Lula McCracken Wheeler. He was a retired diesel mechanic and loved to volunteer as a little league coach.
In addition to his parents,...
Richard Anthony Cardinal
May 9, 2024
Richard Anthony Cardinal, age 68, of Bristol, Va., passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 9, 2024, at his residence. He was born to the late Francis Cardinal and Eda Gillette Cardinal in Utica, N.Y. He was formerly employed with Sysco and US Foods in restaurant sales.
He is survived by four children, Jennifer Cardinal of Bristol, Tenn.; Matt Cardinal of Midland, Ga.;...
Michael O'Reilly "Mike" Tackney
May 4, 2024
Michael O'Reilly "Mike" Tackney, age 82, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2024.
Born April 20, 1942, in San Diego, Calif. to the late Stephen Tackney and Priscilla Talbott Tackney, he grew up in Falls Church, Va. graduating with honors from George Mason High School in 1960. He graduated with honors from the U.S. Naval Academy in 1964...
Jenny Miller Orr
Apr 13, 2024
Jenny Miller Orr, age 79, of Bristol, Va., departed this life on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at English Meadows. She was born on October 27, 1944, to the late Robert Kenneth Miller and Henrietta Meade Miller in Wise, Va. Jenny was a graduate of J.J. Kelly High School, Clinch Valley College and ETSU. She taught school for six years. She...
Rebecca Gay Jones
Mar 22, 2024
Rebecca Gay "Grumpy" Jones, age 76, of Marion, Va., was born June 26, 1947, in Rural Retreat, and passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, in Abingdon. She was known for her cooking, canning, scrapbooking and collecting cookbooks. Rebecca was a fan of local festivals, live country and bluegrass music.She was preceded in death by her parents, Collie Densmore Hughes...
Nicole Eileen Widener
Mar 10, 2024
Nicole Eileen Widener, went to be with Jesus on her 33rd birthday, Sunday, March 10, 2024, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born to John C. “Junior” Widener and Louise Norris Widener in Hickory, N.C. Despite her disability, Nicole lived a full life and displayed the childlike faith that Jesus says believers need to come to him. She was...
Kimberly Blankenbeckler Anderson
Mar 8, 2024
Kimberly Blankenbeckler Anderson, age 54, of Bristol, Va., passed away peacefully in her home on Friday, March 8, 2024. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence Davis, Robert and Carolyn Blankenbeckler.Kim is survived by her loving fiancé, Freddy Kaylor, of the home; daughter, Le'Shay Rhoton of Minnesota; son, Brandon Denton (Bryttani) of Maine; two grandsons, Kyler and Braiden; sister,...
Joanna "Megan" McCoy Neurauter
Mar 7, 2024
Joanna “Megan” McCoy Neurauter passed away March 07, 2024 in Phoenix, AZ, at the age of 47.
Born January 25, 1977, during the snow storm of the decade, Megan came into this world as the sweet daughter of Dr. Joseph Hamilton and Beth Perkinson McCoy, and the sister of Jason Scott McCoy, of Abingdon.
Megan is preceded in death by her grandparents,...
Judy Kay Jasmin
Mar 3, 2024
Judy Kay Short Jasmin, age 63, formerly of North Augusta, S.C., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 3, 2024, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Va. She was born to the late Charles Short and Gertrude Ewart Short on February 4, 1961, in Mentor, Ohio. She was employed in various capacities throughout her lifetime but spent the...
Albert Milton Field
Feb 13, 2024
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Albert Milton Field, known as “Buddy”, a beloved resident of Damascus, Va. at the age of 82. Albert peacefully departed this world on Tuesday, February 13, 2024, in the comfort of his own home with family by his side.
He is survived by his loving sister, Mary Key, and her...
Estell R. Williams
Feb 5, 2024
Estell R. Williams, 83, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Monday, February 5, 2024, at Johnston Memorial Hospital.
He was born November 7, 1940, in Ewing, Va., to the late Ernest Ray Williams and Evelyn Brooks Williams. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by a sister, Peggy Williams and three brothers, Norman Williams, Donald Williams and...
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