Obituaries
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...
Patricia Nell Jackson
Sep 15, 2023
Patricia Nell Jackson, 73, passed away during the early morning hours of Friday, September 15, 2023, following an extended illness. Patty was born on October 19, 1949, in West Virginia to the late Franklin Edmond Howell and Ruth Coomes Howell.
Patty attended Shakesville Church of Christ. She enjoyed the simplicity of life, she enjoyed being outdoors, spending time...
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