Obituaries

Carl Anthony "Tony" Mabe

Carl Anthony "Tony" Mabe

Sep 30, 2023

Marion, Va.

 

Carl Anthony “Tony” Mabe age 66, passed away Saturday, September 30, 2023 at Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, Tenn.

 

Tony was born in Detroit, Michigan to the late Melvin and Shirley “Bobbie” Mabe. He was the best dad a kid could have growing up, and was still the best dad after adding the title of best...

Lonnie James Phillips

Lonnie James Phillips

Sep 26, 2023

Castlewood, Va.Lonnie James Phillips age 53, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Russell County Medical Center, Lebanon, Va.

 

Lonnie was a loving father and better yet a grandpa to his beautiful grandbaby. Until recent years, he worked as a laborer at Universal Fibers in Bristol, Va. His love for animals was unmatched no matter what type it...

JoAnn Adkins

JoAnn Adkins

Sep 26, 2023

Rural Retreat, Va.JoAnn Adkins age 79, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at Wythe County Community Hospital, Wytheville, Va.   

 

JoAnn was loved by her family and friends. The light in her eye was definitely those who called her GiGi and Grams. JoAnn was the most loving, kind person, however, she was totally Italian with her strong will and...

Larry R. Shepherd

Larry R. Shepherd

Sep 25, 2023

Norton, Va.Larry R. Shepherd age 70, passed away Monday, September 25, 2023 at Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tenn.    

Larry was a disabled coalminer, Preacher and mechanic. He was a loving daddy, grandfather, son, and brother – and an absolute joy to be around. He loved making people laugh, always having a joke to tell. Daddy made many...

Dorris Umbarger Ross

Dorris Umbarger Ross

Sep 24, 2023

Marion, Va.

 

Dorris Umbarger Ross age 84, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.

 

Dorris was a loving mother, grandma, sister, and friend. She was born in Marion, met the love of her life Bob (Robert A. Ross) who was from Sugar Grove after she attended the Konnarock Girl School.

 

Together...

Howard Ray Badger

Howard Ray Badger

Sep 21, 2023

Marion, Va.Howard Ray Badger, Jr. age 61, passed away Thursday, September 21, 2023 at his home.  

 

Howard was friendly, caring, set in his ways and loved to joke around with everyone. He worked at the Mount Rogers Industrial and Developmental Center (IDC) in Atkins handling packaging. He loved spending time with those precious grandkids, watching old movies and...

Tabitha Ruth "Tabby" Smith

Tabitha Ruth "Tabby" Smith

Sep 19, 2023

Marion, Va.Tabitha Ruth “Tabby” Smith age 40, passed away Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Tenn.

 

Tabby was a wonderful lady with a huge heart. She enjoyed life with her free spirit and vibrant smile that would light up a room. Tabby was a lot of fun, beautiful inside and out, selfless, and very special...

Ruby Dellinger

Ruby Dellinger

Sep 18, 2023

Marion, Va.Ruby Mae Dellinger age 102 formerly of Vansant, Va., passed away Monday, September 18, 2023 at Francis Marion Manor, Marion, Va.  

Miss Mae was a loving mother and Granny Mae. She loved her family and they adored her, especially when she served up anything from the kitchen—fried chicken, dumplings, pork cake, and candy. Mae loved to sew and...

Donald Wayne Powell

Donald Wayne Powell

Sep 15, 2023

Marion, Va.

 

Donald Wayne Powell age 78, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023 at his home.

 

He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 49 years, Lura Mae Powell; parents, George and Nonnie Powell; brothers, Ronnie Powell, Eddie Powell and Jimmy Leonard; sisters, Peggy Snapp, Sadie Sturgill, Imogene Bonham and Merle Powell.

 

Donald is...

Pastor Steve J. Hutton

Pastor Steve J. Hutton

Aug 31, 2023

Marion, Va.

 

Pastor Steve J. Hutton age 63, passed away Thursday, August 31, 2023 at Bristol Rehab & Memory Care, Bristol, Va.

 

Preacher Steve Hutton preached his own funeral every day. He was saved March 28, 1982 and was faithful to the ministry for over 40 years. Most recently, he was the founder and Senior Pastor of Walkers...

Jude Henry McGhee

Jude Henry McGhee

Aug 30, 2023

Chilhowie, Va.

 

Jude Henry McGhee age 10 days, passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2023 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, Tenn.

 

Jude was a very loved little boy who his mom says “was too precious to be here.” Jude would have loved his family as much as they love him. How sweet to know that he’s in the...

Charlotte Gillespie Cline

Charlotte Gillespie Cline

Aug 28, 2023

Marion, Va.

 

Charlotte Gillespie Cline age 87, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023 at her home.

 

Charlotte was a true lady – first and foremost her trust was in the Lord. She was a loving wife, mom, granny, sister and friend. Charlotte would do anything for her family – even stray cats and dogs would get fed...

Neil Davis Hollyfield, Jr.

Neil Davis Hollyfield, Jr.

Aug 28, 2023

Marion, Va.

 

Neil Davis Hollyfield Jr. age 41, passed away Monday, August 28, 2023.

 

Davis was a kind soul with a heart of gold. Whether he was working at Glacier National Park, Big Sky in Montana, or at various restaurants in Asheville, N.C., he never went far without finding a new friend. He’d give you the shirt...

Tommy Wayne Duncan

Tommy Wayne Duncan

Aug 27, 2023

Lebanon, Va.

Tommy Wayne Duncan age 72, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023.

Tommy was a family man with a heart of gold who loved the Lord. He was incredibly adept and skilled in various tasks his family called him the jack of all trades. Tommy was a truck driver hauling coal until he became a carpenter with his own...

Yvonne Hess Heath

Yvonne Hess Heath

Aug 27, 2023

Lebanon, Va.Yvonne Hess Heath age 70, passed away Sunday, August 27, 2023 at her home.  

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow and Gladys Hess; two sisters, Sandra Lynn Blankenship and Maggie Louise Ray; one brother, Shella Jean Hess.

 

Yvonne is survived by her husband of 50 years, Bill Heath of Lebanon, Va.; brother, G.B....

Michael Garland Medley

Michael Garland Medley

Aug 27, 2023

Glade Spring, Va.

 

Michael Garland Medley age 71, entered Heaven’s gates Sunday, August 27, 2023 surrounded by family.

 

He was born October 5, 1951 to Garland C. and Maudie R. Medley. After graduating from Marion Senior High School in 1970, he joined the US Navy and proudly served our nation. In 1972, he married the love of...

William Fred Cox

William Fred Cox

Aug 24, 2023

Ceres, Va.William Fred Cox age 90, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Abingdon Health and Rehab, Abingdon, Va. Fred Cox was a man of strong moral character who always tried to lift up other people around him for the betterment of others. He instilled a family first and strong work ethic for Larry and Derrick to follow; which continues...

Vicki Russell Hash

Vicki Russell Hash

Aug 24, 2023

Atkins, Va.

 

Vicki Russell Hash age 73, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va.

 

Vicki loved her family – she was a loving wife, mom, sister, friend, and nana to her grandkids, she loved spending time with them. She enjoyed her family time, working puzzles, and reading. Vicki loved her church family and...

Jimmy Ellison Steele

Jimmy Ellison Steele

Aug 24, 2023

Marion, Va.

 

Jimmy Ellison Steele age 86, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023 at NHC Bristol, Bristol, Va.

 

Jimmy was a loving dad and grandad to the ones who called him Papaw Steele. He loved his family and they made him smile. Jimmy was known all around the area as the best alignment man – he worked for...

Rita Richardson Herda

Rita Richardson Herda

Aug 21, 2023

Marion, Va.Rita Richardson Herda age 66, closed her eyes here on earth and awoke in the arms on Jesus on Monday, August 21, 2023. Rita was a proud mother, sister, granny and friend and had artwork all over the house to prove it. When she wasn’t watching the grandkids, she liked to do crafts, especially making dreamcatchers and keychains. She...