Oct 10, 2026

PHYLLIS ANN TAYLOR MELTON-DAVIDSON, age 77 passed away Saturday October 10, 2026 in Bristol Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Phyllis was born on August 12, 1949 in Smyth County, VA to Alexander N. and Lillian Doris Hayes Taylor. She retired from Southwestern Virginia Mental Health institute and was formerly employed by Spectrum Design, Inc., Echols-Sparger & Assoc. Virginia...

Oct 3, 2026

Russell Leon Powers, age 85, passed on Saturday, October 3rd, 2026, at Valley Rehabilitation Center. Leon was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church and was retired from Kennametal in Chilhowie, VA.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Elwood and Zelma Powers; his brother, Woodie Powers; his sister, Trula Mae Powers; and his brother-in-law, Charles Copenhaver.

He is survived by his...

Mixie was the beloved wife of Dallas H. McAllister for over 75 years. She was the love of his life and a treasure of his heart.

She loved and enjoyed her family and was a great example of a godly woman to those who live on in her legacy of faith: Daughters — Debbie (Tony) Weiger and Patty (Scotty) Hopkins; Grandchildren...

Sep 3, 2026

Ada M. Rich, 88, peacefully entered her heavenly home Sept. 3, 2026.

Ada was born Oct. 10, 1937, to the late Monroe and Margaret Mason.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, William “Bill” Rich; granddaughters, Kelly Rich and Tasha Love; and special friend, Erma Martin.

Survivors include her three sons, Kenny Rich and wife Ann, Randy Rich and...

Sep 2, 2026

Peter “Pete” Charles Grissom, age 82, of Marion, VA passed away on September 2, 2026, at Smyth County Community hospital surrounded by his daughter and family friends and with his loving wife at home praying.

Pete was born on July 31, 1944, in Wilmington, NC to father, William “Bill” T. Grissom and mother, Ray Calhoun Grissom. They soon visited the beautiful...

Sep 1, 2026

Patricia A. Sturgill, 84, passed away peacefully at her home on September 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.

Patricia was born on August 7, 1942, to the late Ralph and Helen Goodman. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Junior Sturgill; her sister, Carroll Aker; and her brother, Charlie Goodman.

She is survived by her four children, Mike...

Aug 29, 2026

James M. Hughes (Jimmy), age 90, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, surrounded by his loving family on Aug. 29, 2026.

Jimmy was a lifelong and faithful member of Riverside Baptist Church, where he was a deacon, trustee, Sunday school superintendent and choir member. He was always at the door to greet you and give you a bulletin....

Aug 26, 2026

Eve Haller Buchanan-Cates died Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at her home in Charlotte, North Carolina. Eve was born and raised in Chilhowie Va and after college moved to the Charlotte area with her husband where they lived for next 40 plus years. Eve spent significant time in the Chilhowie area for the majority of her life even after leaving and...

Aug 21, 2026

Erma Blevins Martin went home to be with the Lord on August 21, 2026. She was preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, Jack and an infant son, Ronald; as well as her parents and 13 siblings.

Survivors include her two daughters, Donna Chappell (Marty) of Ennice, N.C. and Carolyn Clarke (Charlie) of Chilhowie, Va.; five grandchildren, Sarah Hanrahan...

Aug 17, 2026

Cora Belle Jones, 92, went to her Heavenly Home on Monday, Aug. 17, 2026. Cora loved to attend Adwolfe Freewill Baptist church when she was able. She retired from Tulex in Chilhowie as a supervisor. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond E. Thomas and Josie Edna Stines; husbands, Carson Holmes and Silas Jones; sons, Jimmy Holmes and...