Obituaries
Bruce Edison Bentley, Sr.
Aug 22, 2017
Bruce Edison Bentley, Sr., age 85, passed away on Tuesday, August 22, 2017, at his residence. He was born December 2, 1931, in Appalachia, Va. to the late Benjamin Harrison Bentley, Sr. and Leora Cress Bentley. Bruce graduated from Emory and Henry College in 1955 with a B.S. degree in chemistry. Following college, he was a Hospital Corpsman in the...
Isabella Sky Reikowski
Aug 21, 2017
Chilhowie, VA Isabella Sky Reikowski, age 3 days, ascended into the arms of Jesus on Monday August 21, 2017. She is survived by her parents Christina and Paul Reikowski; her twin sister Gabriella Jade Reikowski; maternal grandparents Mamaw Bea and Phillip Shelton; and paternal grandfather Paul Reikowski, Jr. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, August 28,...
Linda Daniel Smith
Aug 19, 2017
Glade Spring, Va. – Linda Daniel Smith, age 73, passed away on Saturday August 19, 2017 in Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Alabama, and had lived in the Wise, Va. area for a number of years with her late husband Frank C. Smith. She attended the Norton Presbyterian Church. Linda will always be remembered as a fervent...
Frances Alphfretta Gregory
Aug 18, 2017
Abingdon, VA – Frances Alphfretta Carmack Gregory, age 80, passed on Friday, August 18, 2017, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Alfie was a member of Blackwell’s Chapel United Methodist Church and is preceded in death by her parents, Wiley and Jessie Booher Carmack; sister, Minnie Belle Stophel; and stepson, Kent Gregory. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Gregory; her loving...
Zanic Spencer
Aug 17, 2017
Clinchburg, VA – Zanic Spencer, age 71, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 17, 2017, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Zanic enjoyed playing his guitar and singing as well as attending church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Parris Spencer and Ocie Cline Spencer; brothers, Amos, Jordan, and Johnny; and sisters, Mary, Inez, and Alafair. He...
Mary Brown Holbrook
Aug 15, 2017
Abingdon, Va. Mary Brown Holbrook, age 91, passed away on Tuesday August 15, 2017 at English Meadows Assisted Living. Mary was a native of West Virginia; however, she and her husband Burl relocated to Abingdon in 1967. She was a member of the Abingdon Baptist Church, where she taught the Adult Sunday School Class for 27 years. During her working...
Maynard Newton Miller
Aug 12, 2017
Maynard Newton Miller, age 88, of Meadowview, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 12, 2017, at Abingdon Health and Rehab Center. He was born December 17, 1928, to the late Graham Miller and Bertha Gobble Miller. He was a former employee of Bristol Bedding and harbored a great love of music, especially bluegrass gospel. In addition...
Jesse David Spell
Aug 7, 2017
Bristol,VA Jesse David Spell, age 34, beloved son of Linda and David Spell, passed away peacefully on August 7, 2017. In addition to his parents, he is survived by brothers Jeremiah, Nathaniel, and Jonathan, all of the Bristol area. A memorial service will be held at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service at 2:30 PM, on Sunday, August...
Maria Bernadette Begley
Aug 6, 2017
Maria Bernadette Begley, age 58, passed away on Sunday, August 6, 2017, at Greystone Healthcare Center in Blountville, Tenn. She enjoyed reading and was employed as a nurses’ aide while her health prevailed. She was preceded in death by her father, Vincent Mullins; husband, Oscar Begley; and son, Tommy Allen Begley. Maria is survived by her mother, Rachel Osborne Smith...
Eula Wyatt Burcher
Jul 31, 2017
Mrs. Eula Wyatt Burcher, age 99, of Stuart, passed away Monday, July 31, 2017 at the Blue Ridge Therapy Connection in Stuart. She was born in Glade Springs, VA to the late Hubert and Hester Wyatt. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Vance A. Overbay; her second husband, Levin Burcher; a grandson,...
Michael Farley Combs
Jul 28, 2017
Michael Farley Combs, age 44, of Glade Spring, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 28, 2017, at his home. Mike was a member of Beulah Baptist Church in Meadowview and was employed at Lewis Gale Medical Center in Salem as a respiratory therapist. He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Marian Jones Combs; parents,...
Thomas Wilburn Beavers
Jul 28, 2017
Thomas Wilburn Beavers, age 86, died July 28, 2017, at the Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, Tenn. with his daughter, Jamie, at his side. He had fought a long courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease for many years. “Wilburn” was the firstborn of Thomas Albert and Beulah Beavers on March 26, 1931, in Dallas, Ga. Siblings included brother, Don, whom he...
Jackie Ronald Crabtree, Sr.
Jul 27, 2017
Bristol, VA – Jackie Ronald Crabtree, Sr., age 68, passed on Thursday, July 27, 2017. Jackie was the owner of Jackie Crabtree Trucking and is preceded in death by his parents, Estes James Crabtree and Carrie Jane Mullins Crabtree, and sister, Helen Jean Stinson. He is survived by three sons, Jackie Ronald Crabtree, Jr. of Stuarts Draft, VA, James Sherer...
Franklin R. Barrett
Jul 27, 2017
Meadowview, Va. Franklin R. Barrett., 84, passed away on Thursday, July 27, 2017, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Frank was a native of Washington County, Va. and farmed most of his life. He was a member of the Greenfield Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. Frank was a U.S. Army veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict. He...
Gina Maria Brooks
Jul 25, 2017
Gina Maria Brooks, age 51, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with our Lord Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 25, 2017, at her home. She attended Harvest Fellowship Church and Impact International. Gina will be remembered as a wonderful wife, mother, and friend. She was preceded in death by her father, Gene Bennett Adkins. Gina is survived by her husband...
Josie Lillian Roberts Sullins
Jul 23, 2017
Bristol, VA Josie Lillian Roberts Sullins, age 98, passed away at her home on Sunday July 23, 2017. She was born in Washington County, VA on October 29, 1918 to the late George and Frances Roberts. Josie was a member of the Walnut Grove Presbyterian Church. In addition to her parents, Josie was predeceased by her husband Clifford Sullins. She...
Marion Cecil Skeens
Jul 22, 2017
Bristol, VA – Marion Cecil Skeens, age 73, died peacefully on Saturday, July 22, 2017, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Skeens live most of his life in Buchanan County, VA, and spent the last 28 years of his life in Bristol, VA. He was employed as a coal miner for over 30 years. He is preceded in death by...
Kenneth Dale Hawkins
Jul 22, 2017
Meadowview, Va. Mr. Kenneth Dale Hawkins, age 38, passed away Saturday, July 22, 2017. He was born July 26, 1978, in Washington, County, Va. to the late James William Hawkins and the late Polly Helton Hawkins. Kenneth was a 1997 graduate of Patrick Henry High School. He was a loving father and enjoyed playing guitar, hunting, and was a skilled...
Gregory Wayne Cook
Jul 17, 2017
Bristol, VA – Gregory Wayne Cook, age 48, passed on Monday, July 17, 2017. Greg was a former employee of the Town of Abingdon and is preceded in death by his father, John Turner Cook, Jr; and step father, Claude Ray Allison. He is survived by his daughter, Santanna Cook and fiancée Don Hause, III of Bristol, VA; mother, Eileen...
Mollie Cleo McGlone Midgett
Jul 17, 2017
Abingdon, VA - Mollie Cleo McGlone Midgett, died July 17, 2017 at her home in Washington County, Virginia. She was surrounded by those that she loved, including her devoted caregiver, Kelly Ferguson. She was born April 12, 1927 in Greenup, Kentucky. She was preceded in death by a son, Ray, and her husband, William. She is survived by a daughter,...
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