Obituaries

Ronald Howard "Neshi" Reynolds

Ronald Howard "Neshi" Reynolds

Dec 2, 2017

Mr. Ronald Howard “Neshi” Reynolds, 70, passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017, in Blountville, Tenn. Ronnie was born February 23, 1947 in Washington County, Va. to the late William Reynolds and the late Sarah Clark Reynolds. Ronnie was well known in Abingdon for riding his bicycle. Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by three brothers, William Junior Reynolds,...

Norman Cowan

Norman Cowan

Nov 30, 2017

Abingdon, Va. Norman Cowan, 77, passed away on Thurday, November 30, 2017, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born in Saltville, Va., son of the late Thad T. Cowan and Lucille Campbell Cowan. Norman retired from Reynolds Metals. He was a member of Abingdon United Methodist Church, Abingdon Masonic Lodge #48, Kazim Temple of Roanoke, and Scottish Rite of Roanoke....

Ruby Jackson Dolinger

Ruby Jackson Dolinger

Nov 30, 2017

Bristol, Tenn. Ruby Jackson Dolinger, 89, went to be with the Lord at her home on Thursday, November 30, 2017. Ruby was a devoted Christian and attended Victory Baptist Church. Her church life and home life were one in the same, both filled with dedication and love. She cooked, cleaned, sewed and read her Bible daily, working hard to make...

Clarence Edward Fullen

Clarence Edward Fullen

Nov 29, 2017

Clarence Edward Fullen, age 76, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on November 29, 2017.  Clarence loved his BMW convertible, starched jeans, shined shoes and Motown. He worked hard and played hard- sometimes too hard. He leaves behind his brother, James Fullen; sisters, Delephine Perrow, Mary Cowan, and Melva Jean Fullen; sister-in-law, Glenda Fullen; and brother-in-law, Clinton Perrow II. His parents, Wyndom...

Amanda Ernestine Jackson Rush

Amanda Ernestine Jackson Rush

Nov 29, 2017

Amanda Ernestine Jackson Rush, 90, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at the Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, Tenn. The daughter of Admiral Dewey Jackson and Maymie Goodson Jackson, she was born on April 14, 1927, in the Wallace Community of Bristol, Va. Amanda was preceded in death by her loving husband...

Dan Graham Stevens

Dan Graham Stevens

Nov 29, 2017

Abingdon, Va. Dan Graham Stevens, 97, former Treasurer of Washington County, Virginia, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at his home. Dan was born September 8, 1920, the third son of the late John M. and Flora W. Stevens of Abingdon, Virginia. He was a life-long resident of Washington County, attended Denton Valley Elementary School, and...

Barbara Gould Walker

Barbara Gould Walker

Nov 29, 2017

Abingdon, Va. Barbara Burnett Walker, 88, passed away Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born in South Hill, Va. and had been a resident of Abingdon since 1991. Barbara is preceded in death by her parents, William and Ethel Burnett; sisters Annie Ruth Burnett Hall and Camilla Burnett Warren; and her husband, Dr. William Freeman Walker....

Bettie Irene Anderson Henderson

Bettie Irene Anderson Henderson

Nov 27, 2017

Chilhowie, Va. Mrs. Bettie Irene Anderson Henderson, 81, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 27, 2017. Bettie was the daughter of the late Clyde and Lena Mae Wynegar. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her first husband, Gene E. Anderson; brothers, Dan and Clyde “Buddy” Wynegar; sisters, Belle Aistrop, Joyce O’Quinn, and Margaret Harkleroad....

Curtis Mitchell Stone

Curtis Mitchell Stone

Nov 27, 2017

Curtis Mitchell Stone, age 88, of Bristol, Va., went home on Monday, November 27, 2017, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born March 8, 1929, to the late Claude Stone and Maggie Boles Stone. Curtis served in the Army Corps of Engineers during the Korean War and was stationed in Germany. He retired after 40 years with The Robinette Company,...

Ledgend Blaylock Robinson

Ledgend Blaylock Robinson

Nov 25, 2017

Bristol, Va. Ledgend Blaylock Robinson was stillborn on November 25, 2017. A service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, December 8, 2017, at the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Sam Hess officiating. Private burial will be held in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com. The...

Beulah Mae Cook

Beulah Mae Cook

Nov 24, 2017

Blountville, Tenn. Beulah Mae “Boots” Cook, age 77, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2017 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Abingdon, but had lived in Blountville for a number of years. Boots was a member of Feathers Chapel Church. She was a homemaker, and spent her time cooking, gardening, and sewing to make her family...

Billie Cole Odum-Louthen

Billie Cole Odum-Louthen

Nov 24, 2017

Billie Odum-Louthen, age 76, passed away on Friday, November 24, 2017, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Billie was a native of Washington County, Va. This is in memory of our mother, Billie who loved us unconditionally. Many were touched by her gentle spirit. She was a mother and a friend to all who knew and loved her. We will miss...

Kenneth Eugene Olinger

Kenneth Eugene Olinger

Nov 23, 2017

Kenneth Eugene Olinger, age 70, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2017, at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born April 17, 1947, to the late Paul Ernest Olinger and Gussie Ruth Doane Olinger in Saltville, Va. Kenneth was a veteran of the United States Air Force having served as a Staff Sergeant in Vietnam. He retired...

Joyce M.  Cole

Joyce M. Cole

Nov 21, 2017

Joyce M. Cole, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, November 21, 2017 at NHC Healthcare. She was born in Abingdon and had spent her entire life in Washington County. Joyce was a Charter member of the Suburban Christian Church, where she was active and church projects and activities. She loved travelling with her family, and working in her flower garden....

Carl C. Cannon

Carl C. Cannon

Nov 20, 2017

Carl C. Cannon, age 81, of Glade Spring, Va., passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born February 23, 1936, to the late Lloyd B. Cannon and Ada Hutton Cannon. Carl never met a stranger. He valued getting to know people and could often be found making connections with the many folks he encountered...

Margaret Ella "Mag" Nash

Margaret Ella "Mag" Nash

Nov 20, 2017

Margaret Ella “Mag” Nash, age 90, of Bristol, Va., passed away on Monday, November 20, 2017, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born April 14, 1927, to the late John William Bowers and Georgia Pearl Blevins Bowers in Washington County, Va. Mag lived all her life in Washington County, Va. and was a member of Maple Grove...

Julianne Aspinwall Finney

Julianne Aspinwall Finney

Nov 18, 2017

Julianne A. Finney, age 67, of Abingdon, Va., departed us on Saturday, November 18, 2017, at the Wellmont Hospice House. She was born September 24, 1950, to the late M.F. Aspinwall and Marolyn Davenport Aspinwall. Julianne owned and operated Jack Rabbit Printing Company for over 20 years. She was a Master Gardener and an avid Rotarian. Julianne will be remembered...

Ralph Curtis Ratliff

Ralph Curtis Ratliff

Nov 17, 2017

Ralph Curtis Ratliff, age 89, of Rosedale, Va., passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017. He was born on July 1, 1928, to the late John D. Ratliff, Sr. and Buggie Looney Ratliff, in Deskins, Va. Ralph served in the Medical Company of the 4th Infantry Division of the United States Army. While stationed in Germany, he visited Switzerland, where...

Rachel Casanova Perera

Rachel Casanova Perera

Nov 17, 2017

Rachel Casanova Perera November 21, 1931 - November 17, 2017 Rachel Casanova Perera of Pembroke Pines, Fla., passed away November 17, 2017 at the age of 85 years old. Raquel was born on November 21, 1931 in Guantanamo, Cuba to her loving parents, Benito Casanova and Carmen Segura. She was the beloved wife of Walfrido Perera for 57 years, and...

Walter Ira "Walt" White, Sr.

Walter Ira "Walt" White, Sr.

Nov 15, 2017

Walter Ira “Walt” White, Sr., age 91, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 15, 2017. He was blessed to have the love of his family and friends over the past several months at his home. Walt was born in Russell County, Va., on July 1, 1926. He was a son of the...