Obituaries
Vertie Adair Osborne Lester
Oct 20, 2017
Vertie Adair Osborne Lester, age 83, of Abingdon, Va. and formerly of Grundy, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 20, 2017, at her home. She was born November 28, 1933, to the late Vady Osborne and Nancy Catherine Runyon Osborne in Grundy, Va. She was a member of the Abingdon Church of Christ and retired from...
William Clifford Stewart
Oct 20, 2017
William “Clifford” Stewart, age 83, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 20, 2017, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born to the late Thomas Eli Stewart and Cora Ann Johnson Stewart on November 7, 1933, in Sullivan County, Tenn. He owned and operated Stewart’s Plumbing for 38 years. In addition to his parents, Clifford...
Clinton Kincaid "Kenny" Vestal, Jr.
Oct 18, 2017
Bristol, TN – Clinton Kincaid “Kenny” Vestal, Jr., age 47, passed on Wednesday, October 18, 2017. Kenny enjoyed woodworking and farming. Kenny is survived by his wife, Barbara Widner; sons, Clinton “C.J.” (Meagan) Vestal of Bristol, Tenn., and Brady Vestal of Abingdon, Va.; mother, Jane McCracken Atkins; father, Clinton Kincaid Vestal, Sr.; sister, Cindy (James) Wood of Clarksville, Tenn.; and...
Lyman Richard Comey
Oct 17, 2017
Lyman Richard “Dick” Comey, 84, of Charlottesville, Va. passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2017, at Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Dick was born on June 16, 1933, in Springfield, Ma. the son of Col. Lyman Ernest Comey and Viola Pearl (Mayer) Comey. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Laura Sue (Lester) Comey; and his sister, Sandra Diane...
Sherry Campbell Raines
Oct 17, 2017
Sherry Campbell Raines, 70, of Bristol, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at Oakmont Assisted Living in Bristol, Va. She was the youngest of six daughters born to Lewis Garland and Wyomia Campbell in Russell County, Va. She graduated from Lebanon High School in 1965. She worked for Dr. Roger Glover and Dr. James...
Judy Rock Harris
Oct 14, 2017
Bristol, Va. – Judy Rock Harris, 60, of Bristol, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 14, 2017 at 7:05 p.m. at Johnson City Medical Center. Judy is survived by her husband Johnny Harris; her children, Jamie Sandefur and wife Tammy, Amy Shumate and husband Sam, Jacob Sandefur and his fiancee Bethany Derden, and step-son Douglas Harris;...
Virginia Ellaree Thayer
Oct 11, 2017
Abingdon, Va. Virginia Ellaree Thayer was born on October 9, 1925, to Clifton and Lola Broyles Thayer, and she passed away peacefully on October 11, 2017, at Abindon Health and Rehab where she has spent the last three years. Ellaree lived in the homeplace for eighty-nine of her ninety two years. Predeceasing Ellaree, in addition to her parents, were brothers...
Margaret Raye Snodgrass
Oct 11, 2017
Margaret Raye “Peggy” Snodgrass, age 66, passed away on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born February 3, 1951, to the late Robert H. Snodgrass, Jr. and Frances Bishop Snodgrass. Peggy was a member of Rock Spring Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by a great nephew, Lucas Snodgrass....
James Cornet Rasnake
Oct 11, 2017
Abingdon, Va. James Cornet Rasnake, 87, of Abingdon, Va., passed away peacefully October 11, 2017 with family and friends at his side. He was born July 6, 1930 in Judge, Va., on Frying Pan Creek in Dickenson County, son of the late Will J. and Maggie Owens Rasnake. He was preceded in death by his wife, June Sutherland Rasnake, five...
William Lee Sutherland
Oct 10, 2017
Abingdon, VA – William Lee Sutherland, age 93, passed on Tuesday, October 10, 2017, in Wellmont Hospice House, Bristol, Tenn. Mr. Sutherland was born and raised in Clintwood, Va. and lived in St. Paul, Va. before moving to Abingdon in 1973. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and served in the European Theatre during WWII. Mr. Sutherland earned a Bachelor’s...
Earma Lee Ashby
Oct 9, 2017
Earma L. Ashby, age 88, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Monday, October 9, 2017, at Grace Health Care. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, October 13, 2017, at Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Those wishing to share memories and express sympathy may do so online by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com. Earma L. Ashby is being cared for by...
Joshua Michael Tignor
Oct 7, 2017
Joshua Michael Tignor, age 46, of Bristol, Va., passed away on Saturday, October 7, 2017, at his home. He was born to the late Billy Joe Tignor and Princess Ann Simmons Tignor on March 29, 1971. He is survived by his uncle, Buddy Simmons of High Point, N.C.; two aunts, Isla Roberts and Betty Fowler and husband, Ed, all of...
Nettie "Pauline" Worley Norris
Oct 5, 2017
Nettie “Pauline” Worley Norris, age 72, of Bristol, Tenn., passed away on Thursday, October 5, 2017, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Heaven has gained our beloved Pauline “Polly”, a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She loved being a Christian, family gatherings, and playing the guitar. “Polly” was preceded in death by her husband, James...
Gene Bynum Yarber
Oct 4, 2017
Glade Spring, VA Gene Bynum Yarber passed away at Johnston Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, October 4, 2017; professing his faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, all healthcare givers, relatives, and friends who gave him loving support during his time of need. A memorial service will be held at a later date....
Elizabeth Crowgey Young
Oct 4, 2017
Abingdon, Va. Elizabeth Crowgey Young, 103, passed away at The Hermitage in Roanoke, Va., on Wednesday, October 4, 2017. Elizabeth was born in Emory, Va. She attended Emory and Henry College and received an A.B. degree in History. Elizabeth later received a M.A. degree in Education from East Carolina University. After several years of teaching, she qualified as a children’s...
Donald Russell Emmert, Sr.
Oct 1, 2017
Donald Russell Emmert, Sr., age 88, of Abingdon, Va., joined his wife in Heaven after 16 years apart, on Sunday, October 1, 2017. He was born March 4, 1929, to the late Richard Emmert and Elizabeth Lewis Emmert. Don was a farmer and a lifelong resident of Washington County, Va. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in...
Gilmer Mann, Sr.
Sep 30, 2017
Abingdon, VA – Gilmer Mann, Sr., age 87, passed on Saturday, September 30, 2017, at his home. Gilmer was a lifelong resident of Washington County and worked many years for Meyer’s Construction. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War where he received the Purple Heart for wounds received in combat. He is preceded in death by his...
Lorraine Dales Wysor
Sep 30, 2017
Meadowview, VA – Lorraine Dales Wysor, age 84, passed on Saturday, September 30, 2017, in Greendale Home for the Aged. Lorraine resided in Buchanan County, VA before moving to Meadowview in 1974 and became a member of Landmark Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Victoria Deel Dales; husband, George Henry Wysor; and brother, William...
Clarice Eugenia "Miss Pud" Anderson
Sep 26, 2017
Kingsport, TN– Mrs. Clarice Eugenia “Miss Pud” Anderson, age 82, passed away at her home on Tuesday, September 26, 2017. She and her husband lived in Abingdon for a number of years, prior to her joining her daughter in Baltimore, MD and later Kingsport, TN. She was a member of the Valley Street Baptist Church, Abingdon, and also the First...
Robert Arthur Bordwine
Sep 25, 2017
Glade Spring, VA – Robert Arthur Bordwine, age 61, passed on Monday, September 25, 2017, at his home. Robert was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and a graduate of Patrick Henry High School where he was a member of the golf team. Graveside services with military rites will be conducted at 10:45 a.m. Friday, October 6, 2017, in Mt. Home...
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