Obituaries
Verlin Nelson Moore
Jun 8, 2024
Verlin Nelson Moore, age 84, has peacefully passed away at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Virginia. He was born on October 21, 1939, in Washington County, Virginia to the late James Samuel Moore and Carrie Belle Moore.Throughout his life, Verlin was cherished for his profound love for family and the joy he found in the company of his nieces and...
Howard Zeb Shortt
Jun 6, 2024
Howard Zeb Shortt, aged 99, passed away on Thursday, June 6, 2024. He was born in Hemphill, West Virginia, on June 8, 1924, to Dock Gilmer Shortt and Cora Jane Shortt.
Howard was devoted to his country, serving in the US Army during World War II. He took part in battles in North Africa, Italy, and France, receiving two Purple Hearts...
Cartha Wanda Lou Jones
Jun 5, 2024
Glade Spring, VA – Cartha Wanda Lou Jones, age 79, passed on Wednesday, June 5, 2024, at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jake Lewis McCracken and Hazel Perry McCracken; son, Duane Crampton; and brothers James, Dolphus, Emmett, and E.J. McCracken.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Eugene Jones; two sons, Steve Crampton and...
Sarah Elizabeth Roberts Stevens
Jun 2, 2024
Sarah Elizabeth Roberts Stevens, known for her role as a dedicated homemaker, peacefully passed away on June 2, 2024. She was born on May 20, 1932 to her loving parents, Henry Roberts and Mary Widner Roberts.Sarah was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Fleenor Stevens; son, Richard Stevens; granddaughter, Sara Marie Rutherford; four brothers and one sister.Sarah's life was...
Georgie Fay Roark Lester
Jun 1, 2024
Bristol, TN – Georgie Fay Bowers Roark Lester, age 86, passed on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at Dominion Senior Living. Fay was a home health care provider for nearly 30 years and was a member of Maple Grove Presbyterian Church. She was multi-talented having at some point been a farmer, bus driver, health care provider, and even truck driver.
Fay was...
Michael Wayne Russ
May 27, 2024
Michael Wayne Russ passed away peacefully at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Virginia on May 27, 2024 at the age of 30 years old. Michael loved hunting, fishing and camping. His favorite fishing spots were Hidden Valley Lake and being on the farm he was raised on. Michael is survived by his parents David and Becky Russ; grandmother, Rosa Russ; sister, Catherine...
Gary Wayne Lawson
May 21, 2024
Gary Wayne (Gabby) Lawson, age 66, passed away on May 21, 2024 He was born on January 26, 1958, in Richlands, VA.to the late Howard Herbert Lawson and Dorothy Lillian Jones Lawson. Gary was the proud owner of his own contracting business and found immense joy in framing homes. His passion for construction shone through in every project he undertook. Those...
Ima Mae Musick
May 21, 2024
Ima Mae Musick passed away on May 21, 2024, at the age of 94 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born to the late Thomas Greer and Lula Dowell. She was preceded in death by her parents, brother Robert Greer.
She is survived by daughter Carol Carr and special niece Debbie Grindstaff (Bobby).
Mae was the owner and operator of Musick...
Joann Martha Bryant
May 21, 2024
On May 21, 2024, Joann Martha Bryant of Abingdon, Virginia, passed away, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing her. Joann was born on April 4, 1941, in Mountain City, Tennessee, to loving parents who instilled in her values of hard work, kindness, and integrity.After graduating from Blountville High School in...
Gary Arthur May
May 18, 2024
Gary Arthur May passed away on May 18, 2024, at Rehab Center and Memory Care at Bristol. He was born on July 23, 1943, in Johnson City, TN to Luther May and Irene Martin May. Gary was an Army veteran. After his time in the military, Gary went to work at Eastman Chemical Company. He attended night school at ETSU...
Duke Bare
May 14, 2024
Duke Bare, 50, of Meadowview, VA passed peacefully on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. Born April 8, 1974 in Abingdon, VA to Wade (Pappy) Bare and BJ Bare. Duke was most known for his love of racing his #52 black race car and winning many races and championships at several different tracks. He enjoyed being a mentor to other drivers and...
William Melvin Roark
May 14, 2024
William Melvin Roark, 85, of Abingdon, Virginia, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Abingdon on February 26, 1939, to the late Earl and Sallie Mae Henry Roark. William, affectionately known as “Bill” to friends and loved ones, was a devoted husband, parent, and grandfather. He married the love of his life,...
Melody Zoe Matney
May 13, 2024
Melody Zoe Matney, age 65, passed away on May 13, 2024, in Abingdon, Virginia. She was born on December 16, 1958 in West Virginia to the late Pauline Shafer Lane and Floyd Shafer. Mello or Nanny, as she preferred to be called, devoted her life to homemaking, raising her children and being a wife to her beloved husband, Eddie. Mello...
Harriet Sue Chaney Harrison
May 13, 2024
Abingdon, VA - Harriet Sue Chaney Harrison, 95 years of age, passed away Monday, May 13, 2024, at her home following an extended illness. She was born April 24, 1929, in Panther, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Ance and Jane Chaney. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Harrison was preceded in death by her husband William Harrison, and brothers,...
Ronald Lee Hicks
May 12, 2024
Ronald Lee Hicks, age 69, passed away on May 12, 2024, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born on February 8, 1955, in Bristol, TN., to the late Johnny Hamilton Hicks and Virginia Cordilia Williams Hicks.Throughout his life, Ronald made a significant impact in the workplaces he served. He worked tirelessly as a custodian at Greendale Elementary School where his...
James Fullen
May 11, 2024
Meadowview, VA – Mr. James Edward Fullen, born May 1, 1937 in Saltville, VA to the late Jake and Olivine Fullen, entered his Heavenly home on Saturday, May 11, 2024, surrounded by his family after a brief illness. He attended Douglas High School in Bristol, VA where he received his diploma in 1957. James gave his life to Christ while...
Wade Robinette
May 10, 2024
With profound sadness and help from our Lord, we will try to write the obituary of a remarkable man, Wade Robinette.
Born August 13, 1944, to John Walker and Eunice Robinette, and passed from this earthly life at the age of 79 on May 10, 2024, to go to his Heavenly home.
Wade was preceded in death by his parents, two...
Gloria Jean Harris
May 10, 2024
Gloria Jean Harris passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family, on Friday, May 10, 2024, after a brief illness. Gloria was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend.
She was born in Abingdon, Va., third child of the late Jason Carson (J.C.) Harris, Jr. and Kathryn Puckett Harris. Gloria was a member of the 1961 graduating class of Abingdon High...
James Dennie Farmer
May 10, 2024
James “Dennie” Farmer passed away on May 10, 2024 at Abingdon Health and Rehab following a long illness. He was preceded in death by his Father and Mother, James and Karmie Farmer. Dennie is survived by his wife, Delores Farmer; two children, James “Will” Farmer and Rebecca Bray; daughter-in-law, Shannon Farmer and two grandsons, Jack Farmer and Jude Farmer. Dennie was...
Betty Jean Poole
May 9, 2024
Betty Jean Poole, lovingly known as Betty or Nana, passed away peacefully on May 9, 2024. She was born on February 27, 1956, in Bristol, Virginia to the late James Mann and Dorothy Ann Arden Mann.Betty graduated from Virginia High School and furthered her education at Virginia Highlands Community College. She dedicated a significant part of her life to Home...
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