Obituaries
Mary Magdalene Hudler
Mar 16, 2017
Abingdon, Va. Mary Magdalene Hudler, age 92, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2017 at English Meadows. Mrs. Hudler was born in English, WV but had lived in Abingdon for numerous years. She attended Rosedale Baptist Church. Mary was a homemaker and loved to travel. Through her travels and daily interactions, she spread her contagious smile and joy to all....
Donald Raymond Ellis
Mar 15, 2017
Abingdon, Va. Donald Raymond Ellis died peacefully on the morning of March 15, 2017. Don was born on November 29, 1924 in Logan County, West Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Dewey and Ethel Ellis, and by his brothers Robert Ellis, Jr. and Paul Ellis. He is survived by his wife Eloise V. Ellis, his daughter...
Freeda Bartley McCloud
Mar 14, 2017
Kingsport, TN - Freeda Bartley McCloud, better known as “Mamaw”, departed this life March 14, 2017, 89 years young. She was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2012. Freeda did not lose her battle with this disease, but instead, Alzheimer’s lost its battle with her. Prior to her diagnosis, Freeda could best be described as being sweet, kind hearted, gentle, and having...
Robert Lee Walden
Mar 12, 2017
Saltville, VA – Robert Lee Walden, age 64 and of the Hayter’s Gap Community, passed on Sunday, March 12, 2017, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Robert was a graduate of Patrick Henry High School and worked as an electrician and roofer for many years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Alice A. Dennison Walden; fiancée, Diane Shotyinski;...
Cathy Ann Kestner Shrader
Mar 12, 2017
Saltville, Va. Cathy Ann Kestner Shrader, 67, passed away on Sunday, March 12, 2017, at Grace Healthcare. Cathy was a native of Washington County, Va. and was a 1968 graduate of Patrick Henry High School. She also graduated from Virginia Highlands Community College with a degree in Accounting. Cathy worked for over 28 years at Paramont Ranch as their bookkeeper....
Joplin Sawyer Hall-Leonard
Mar 11, 2017
Joplin Sawyer Hall-Leonard was born sleeping at 4:53 p.m. Saturday, March 11, 2017, at Johnson Memorial Hospital to Cassidy and Danielle Hall-Leonard. In addition to her parents, Joplin is also survived by her sisters, Helen Hall-Leonard and Brooklyn Hall-Leonard of the home; aunts and uncles: Kristy Hall and Sheena of Bristol, Tenn.; Samuel Hall and wife Hannah of Gray, Tenn.;...
Thomas Tate, Jr.
Mar 10, 2017
Mr. Thomas Jackson Tate, Jr., age 54, passed away Friday, March 10, 2017 in Johnson City Medical Center. Mr. Tate was born October 12, 1962 in Abingdon, VA to the late Thomas Jackson Tate, Sr. and the late Peggy Pendergrass Tate. He retired after ten years of service as a Staff Sargent in the United States Air Force. Mr. Tate...
Robert Frank West
Mar 10, 2017
Robert Frank West, age 73, of Meadowview, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 10, 2017, at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born December 8, 1943, to the late Frank West and June Barnes West in Washington, D.C. He was a member of the 9th Infantry Division of the United States Army having served during the...
Kevin Micah Davenport
Mar 8, 2017
Kevin Micah Davenport, age 55, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born to the late Seldon Coolidge Davenport and Thelma Christine Bishop Davenport on August 3, 1961. Kevin was a faithful member of Valley View Freewill Baptist Church in the Spoon Gap Community of Washington County, VA, where he served as minister...
Warren Bayse Stallard
Mar 8, 2017
Abingdon, VA – Warren Bayse Stallard, age 73, passed on Wednesday, March 8, 2017, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Warren was born and raised in Wise County, VA to the late Malcom and Georgia Brickey Stallard. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and retired after 30 years of employment from General Electric in Ohio. Warren later moved to Abingdon, VA where...
Doris Marie Umberger
Mar 7, 2017
Abingdon, Va. Doris Marie Umberger, 90, passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Washington County, Virginia, daughter of the late M.V. and Gaye Bowman. Doris was a 75-year member of Abingdon Baptist Church and worked for Raytheon Corporation for 34 years. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
Frances Louise (Ludie) Frye Haga
Mar 6, 2017
Abingdon, VA Frances Louise (Ludie) Frye Haga, age 88, passed away on Monday March 6, 2017 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Louise was a native of Saltville, VA, lived for many years in Daleville, VA, and more recently resided in Bristol, VA. She was a long time active member of the Daleville Church of the Brethren. Louise loved her role as...
Georgia Mae Hall Henderson
Mar 4, 2017
Glade Spring, VA - Georgia Mae Hall Henderson, age 94, passed away peacefully in her sleep March 4, 2017. “Well done, my good and faithful servant.” Born on March 11, 1922, in Glade Spring, VA, she was a daughter of the late Hobart and Cora Hall. A lifelong resident of the area, she was best known as “Granny” by her...
Blanche Johnson Collins
Mar 3, 2017
Bristol, VA – Blanche Irene Johnson Collins, age 83, left her temporary home at Grace Health Care on Saturday, March 3, 2017, to be with her Lord and family. Blanche was born and raised in Castlewood, VA to the late Claude and Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” Jessee Johnson. As a young adult she moved to Ohio for 12 years before moving...
Virgie Mae Price Osborne
Mar 1, 2017
Virgie Mae Price Osborne, age 89, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 1, 2017, at her daughter’s home. She was born May 11, 1927, to the late Dan Price and Mandy Viola Tuggle Price. She and her late husband, Reggie Hobart Osborne, farmed tobacco and kept a garden together for many years. In addition to her parents...
Nancy Ottenfeld Goforth
Feb 28, 2017
Nancy Ottenfeld Goforth 1923-2017 Nancy Ottenfeld Goforth died on Feb 28th of natural causes in Bristol, VA at age 93. She was born on Sept. 4, 1923 in Richmond, Indiana to Conrad and Helen Ottenfeld. As a child, Nancy lived in Phoenix, AZ and Ann Arbor, MI where she graduated from Ann Arbor High School in 1941. She excelled in...
James Robert Nelson
Feb 28, 2017
Abingdon, VA – James Robert Nelson, age 66, passed away at his home on Tuesday February 28, 2017. James was a native of Washington County, VA and was a graduate of Abingdon High School. He also attended Virginia Highlands Community College. He was a lifelong farmer and was most happy when he was working on his tractor. James was “at...
Ryker Aden Street
Feb 27, 2017
Ryker Aden Street was born to Brandy Whited & Teddy Street II on February 27, 2017 @ 3:06 p.m. He passed peacefully in the arms of his family and loved ones shortly after. Ryker is survived by his parents Brandy Whited & Teddy Street. Sister Ella Whited. Maternal grandmother Barbara Compton, paternal grandparents include Laura Hall and husband Larry; Teddy...
Mary Ann Mullins
Feb 27, 2017
Mary Ann Mullins, age 85, passed away Monday, February 27, 2017 in her home. She was born June 6, 1931 in Dickenson Co., VA to the late Roy and Nellie Robinson. Mrs. Mullins was of the Baptist faith and moved the the Bristol area in 1971. Besides her parents Mrs. Mullins is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Mullins....
Irma Jean Osborne Parsons
Feb 27, 2017
Abingdon, VA – Irma Jean Osborne Parsons, age 79, passed on Monday, February 27, 2017, in Kingsport, TN. Irma worked at Golans and Buster Brown for many years and attended Trinity Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bradley and Ruth Price Osborne; husband, Larry Parsons; and brothers, Wilmer, David, and Robert Osborne. She is survived by...
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