Obituaries
Dennis Michael Miles
Apr 3, 2026
Dennis Michael Miles, a loving father, cherished grandfather, and proud United States Marine Corps veteran, passed away peacefully on April 3rd, 2026, at the age of 75 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. A resident of Damascus, Va., Dennis was born on April 5, 1950, in Utica, N.Y., to the late Arthur and Marie Richer Miles.
Dennis bravely served as a military...
Jeffrey Neal Lewis
Apr 3, 2026
Jeffrey Neal Lewis, age 60, of Bristol, Va., passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, at the Ballad Hospice House. He was born August 30, 1965, in Manassas, Va. to Alden Thomas Lewis, Sr. and Mary Magdeline Whitson Lewis.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Diane Lewis; and a brother, Raymond Dean Lewis.
In addition to his parents, he...
Nona Devie Jones
Mar 30, 2026
Nona Devie Jones, age 70, of St. Paul, Va., passed away on Monday, March 30, 2026, at her home.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Wayne "Casey" Jones; son, David Dewayne Jones; parents, James Armond Grizzle and Elsie Trula Duncan Grizzle; two sisters, Jewel McReynolds and Jo Dotson; brother, James Grizzle; and a great grandson, Luka Jones.
Nona is...
Jean Eléna Matheny
Mar 24, 2026
(Born as Mary Elizabeth Fowler)
Jean Eléna Matheny, 61, of Lebanon, VA went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 24, 2026, with her loving husband, Harold Harrison Matheny, by her side. She was predeceased by her adoptive parents, John and Hellen McKay, and birth siblings, Judy Fowler and Luck Fowler. Beyond her husband Harold, she is survived by her...
Jack Fuller Burke
Mar 16, 2026
Jack Fuller Burke, age 77, of Meadowview, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 16, 2026, at his residence. He was born March 29, 1948, to the late Floyd Wingfield Burke and Arlene Anderson Burke. He retired from HAPCO, where he worked for 53 years as a welder. He was an avid fisherman.
In addition to his parents,...
Corrina Jane Smith
Mar 10, 2026
Corrina Jane Smith, of the Alvarado community of Washington County, Va., went to be with her Lord and Savior on her 78th birthday after a long battle with Alzheimer's.
Jane was born to the late Lonnie South and Lura Bott South in the Greendale Community of Washington County, Va. She attended Alvarado Bible Church, and harbored a deep loved for the...
Kenneth Lee Hensley
Mar 8, 2026
Kenneth Lee Hensley, age 49, of Bristol, Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at his residence.
He was born May 26, 1976, to the late Shelby Lee Hensley and Judy Grosjean Hensley. Kenneth was also preceded in death by his sister, Veronica Sue Willhite.
Kenneth is survived by his wife of 24 years, Bettina Marie Skeens...
Cleo Harmon Craven
Mar 2, 2026
Cleo Harmon Craven, age 94, of Bristol, Tenn., passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026, at Johnston Memorial Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ernest Harmon and Mary Beech Harmon; husband, Lloyd Craven; and six siblings, Jimmy Harmon, Coralou Harmon, Jack Harmon, Josie Dykes, Ralph "Joe" Harmon, and Lois Roher.
Cleo is survived by four siblings: Mary Ann Bustler...
Michael Anthony Smith
Mar 1, 2026
Michael Anthony "Tony" Smith, age 60, of Bristol, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 1, 2026, at his residence. He was born June 22, 1965, in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma and served his country in the United States Army. Tony was preceded in death by his father, John Smith.
He is survived by his mother, Margaret Fields...
Danny Keith Blaylock
Feb 23, 2026
Danny Keith Blaylock, age 79, of Bristol, Va., passed away on Monday, February 23, 2026, at his residence. He was born August 14, 1946, to the late Farris Oliver Blaylock and Georgia Mae Harkleroad Blaylock in Bristol, Va.
In addition to his parents, Danny was also preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Joyce Blaylock; and twelve siblings.
He is survived by...
Robert Lynn Groves
Feb 16, 2026
Robert Lynn Groves, age 64, of Bluff City, Tenn., passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026, at his residence. He was born January 19, 1962, to the late Elmer Lee Groves and Martha Ann McCrosky Groves in Bristol, Tenn.
In addition to his parents, Robert was also preceded in death by his son, Jonathan Lee Groves; and a brother, Elmer Lee...
Amanda Elise Fields
Feb 12, 2026
Amanda Elise Fields, age 37, of Lebanon, Va., passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Bristol Regional Medical Center following a battle with a lengthy illness. She was a gifted conversationalist with a big social media presence whereby she kept in touch with her friends.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Teresa Arveline Skeens; sister, Rhiannon Nycole Meadows;...
Elizabeth Ann Woodward
Feb 10, 2026
Elizabeth Ann Woodward, age 71, of Saltville, Va., passed away on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at her residence. She was born August 26, 1954, to the late Alfred Edward Allison and Mary Jane "Janie" Colley Allison. Ann was formerly employed at a dialysis clinic in Marion and also worked at Valley Health Care.
In addition to her parents, Ann was also...
Joseph Jacob Pasint, Sr.
Feb 6, 2026
The man, the myth, the legend, Joseph Jacob Pasint, Sr., age 87, of Port St. Lucie, Florida, peacefully passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, at the Ballad Hospice House.
Joseph was a devoted father, husband, and friend who lived a life filled with joy and warmth. He shared 65 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, who sadly passed...
Mary Anna Ruthe Post
Feb 3, 2026
Mary Ann Post, age 86, a lifelong resident of St. Paul, Va., crossed over to her heavenly home on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Russell County Medical Center. She loved music, dancing, genealogy and going for peaceful walks.
She was preceded in death by her father, Charlie Byron Blevins and her husband of 34 years, William Daniel Post; daughter, Donna Susan...
Jerry Lee Yates
Jan 31, 2026
Jerry Lee Yates, age 63, of Honaker, Va., passed away on Saturday, January 31, 2026, at his home.
He was born September 20, 1962, in Buchanan County, Va.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, Arkie Edward Yates and Alice Marie Barton Hess; he was also preceded in death by his girlfriend's son, Horace B. Musick, Jr.; two daughters, Sandra...
Lilith Anne Forrester
Jan 30, 2026
Lilith Anne Forrester, age 65, of Saltville, Va., was recycled into the universe on Friday, January 30, 2026, at the Ballad Hospice House. She was born January 6, 1961, in Chicago, Ill.
Lilith was preceded in death by her biological mother as well as her adoptive parents, Frank Nadolske and Florence Olive Purdy.
She is survived by her biological father; her loving...
Eva Lou Rosenbaum
Jan 29, 2026
Eva Lou Rosenbaum, age 79, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at her home. She was born January 27, 1947, to the late Frank Lee Moore and Nola Blanche Surber Moore in Damascus, Va.
She had a passion for NASCAR races, which she enjoyed attending with her husband. She also cherished fishing as...
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, Wayne 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.
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