Obituaries
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...
Laurn Richard Becker
Jan 23, 2024
Laurn Richard “Pawpaw” Becker, age 56, of Glade Spring, Va., departed this world on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, after a battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born April 8, 1967, in Wichita, Kansas to the late George T. Becker and Gladys Sheppard Becker. Laurn was a member of the R.B. Worthy High School Class of 1985. He was a life...
Gary Lee Thompson
Jan 18, 2024
Gary Lee Thompson, age 70, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 18, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Haskell Thompson and Celia Mutter Thompson and brother, Raymond Thompson.
He is survived by two daughters, Sarah (Kenny) Johnson of Meadowview, Va. and Amanda Hill of Abingdon, Va.; two sisters, Carol Ledford of Hickory, N.C....
Rev. Stanley Ray "Stan" Tate
Jan 14, 2024
On Sunday, January 14, 2024, at 2:15 p.m., the Reverend Stanley Ray “Stan” Tate of Wise, Virginia left this life to be with his Heavenly Father and his beloved first wife, Gloria Diana Pickens Tate.
Born on April 27, 1942, he was the son of the late Willie Ray Tate and Mary Magdeline “Maggie” Tate Hubbard, as well as the...
Frances Ruth Hess White
Dec 31, 2023
Frances Ruth Hess White, age 89, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with her Lord and Savior on December 31, 2023. Our beautiful mother was blessed to have the love of her family and friends over the past several months at her home.
Frances was born in Russell County, Va. on March 13, 1934, and was the daughter of...
Barbara Carol George
Dec 23, 2023
Barbara Carol George, age 70, a lifelong resident of Bristol, Va., passed away on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at NHC HealthCare. She leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories for all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Barbara dedicated many years of her life to Bristol Compressors where she worked as long as her health prevailed.
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Jimmy Wayne Bolinger
Nov 25, 2023
Jimmy Wayne Bolinger, 67, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at his residence.He is now reunited in death with his loving parents, Fred Thomas Bolinger and Bobbie Jean Griffin Bolinger, as well as his brother, Johnny Bolinger.Jimmy will be fondly remembered by his surviving brother, Ronald Bolinger.No services have been planned at this time.
Laurie Smith
Nov 3, 2023
Laurie R. Smith, age 74, originally of New Jersey, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at Abingdon Health & Rehab.
Laurie was born to the late Harry and Priscilla Grutzner in The Bronx, NY, on May 25, 1949. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, John Roy Gerecke, Jr; and her nephew, William...
Jeffrey Alan "Jeffro" Gibson
Sep 22, 2023
Jeffrey Alan "Jeffro" Gibson, age 46, of Abingdon, Va., passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Friday, September 22, 2023. Locally he was known as a longtime employee of JJ's Restaurant & Sports Bar. He relocated to the area in January of 2017 from Cheverly, Md. A man who found joy in the simple pleasures of life, Jeffro will forever...
Darla Lee (Young) Miller
Sep 20, 2023
Darla Lee (Young) Miller, age 64, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2023. Darla was born September 24, 1958, in Hollywood, Calif. to Stanley D. Young, Sr. and Elizabeth L. Young.
She is survived by her husband of 18 years, Edwin “Ed” Miller; son, Michael David Henderson, and his wife, Jaimee, of Barstow, Calif.; daughter, Laura Dawn (Henderson) Burt, and...
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