Obituaries
Russell Ray Stillwell
Feb 27, 2017
Glade Spring, Va. Russell Ray Stillwell, 78, of Glade Spring, Va., passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017, after an extended illness. He was son of the late Russell A. Stillwell of Strasburg, Va. and the late Ruth E. Neikirk Stillwell of Glade Spring. Russell was retired from General Dynamics in Marion, Va. after 40 years of service. He was...
Ennice Cornelia Havens Overbay
Feb 26, 2017
Abingdon, VA – Ennice Cornelia Havens Overbay, age 87, passed on Sunday, February 26, 2017, at her home. Ennice was a member of Greendale Chapel. She is preceded in death by her parents, John William and Lucy Mae Poe Havens; daughter, Kathy Fitzgerald; husband, Harold Overbay; brother, Bill Havens; and sister, Jessie Havens. She is survived by her children, Donnie...
Harold E. Warren
Feb 23, 2017
Bristol, Va. In the early hours of February 23, with his bride of 66 years holding his hand, Harold E. Warren passed from this life into eternity with Jesus. Harold was a dedicated World War II combat veteran who earned several service medals including the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, and Army Commendation Medal. Harold retired from the U.S. Army...
Annette Robinette Herther
Feb 21, 2017
Annette Robinette Herther, known as Kay by her friends and Karlene by her family, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at Brookdale Assisted Living, Bristol, Virginia. She was born, July 27, 1921, in Hawkins County, Tennessee. She attended high school at Washington College Academy and college at Asheville College for Women. After graduating from college, she moved to Washington...
Jeanne Marie Lovins Thomas
Feb 18, 2017
Bristol, VA – Jeanne Marie Lovins Thomas, age 75, passed on Saturday, February 18, 2017, in Holston Valley Medical Center. Jeanne was a member of Pleasant View United Methodist Church. She was known to be a caretaker of others, maintained lifelong friendships with friends who she considered family, loved to host gatherings for family, friends, and church members, enjoyed gardening,...
Emma Jean Stallard
Feb 18, 2017
Emma Jean Stallard age, 69, of Damascus, VA passed on Saturday, February 18, 2017, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Born December 10, 1947 to the late Leslie (John) Stallard and Evelyn McClary Stallard she was preceded in death by a brother John Douglas Stallard and step mother Pearl Taylor Stallard. Emma was a life-long resident of Washington County, VA and...
Jennifer Ann (Little) Van Tassell
Feb 18, 2017
Bristol, TN Jennifer Ann (Little) Van Tassell, age 48, passed away on Saturday February 18, 2017 at the Wellmont Hospice House. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert E. “Bob” Little and Betty C. Litton Little; her brother Eddie Little and her cat of 23 years, Maggie. She is survived by her husband David C. Van Tassell;her aunt...
Christy Lynn Haworth Sullins
Feb 18, 2017
Bristol, VA – Christy Lynn Haworth Sullins, age 44, passed on Saturday, February 18, 2017, at her home. Christy was a 1991 graduate of John Battle High School and was a cafeteria employee of Bristol Virginia City Schools. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Chris “Cub” Sullins; children, Dylan Sullins and fiancée Faith Yonce of Bristol, TN,...
Jerry Allen Rosenbaum
Feb 16, 2017
Abingdon, VA – Jerry Allen Rosenbaum, Sr., age 69, passed away on Thursday February 16, 2017 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Jerry was a lifelong resident of Abingdon, VA and worked at Glenrochi Golf Course. He was a member of Mt. Calvary Church. Jerry loved to watch Western Movies, especially those starring John Wayne. His truck brought him great joy, as...
Russell Smith
Feb 15, 2017
Meadowview, VA – Russell Thomas Smith, Jr., age 86 and lifelong resident of Meadowview, passed on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at Cornerstone Village in Johnson City, TN. Tommy was a graduate of Meadowview High School and was a farmer his entire life. He attended Meadowview United Methodist Church, was a board member of Farmer’s Mutual Insurance, and enjoyed sharing his...
Edwin Langley Poston
Feb 15, 2017
Bristol, TN – Edwin Langley Poston, age 97, passed on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, in the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Johnson City, TN. Edwin was born and raised in Meadowview, VA and was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. Ed was a retiree of Sullivan County School Systems HVAC Dept., a member of Patton-Crosswhite...
Coby Lee Lowe
Feb 15, 2017
Rosedale, VA Infant Coby Lee Lowe passed away, Wednesday, February 15, 2017 in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Coby is preceded in death by his grandfather, Randy Baber. He is survived by his parents, Matthew and Dani Lowe of Rosedale, VA; sister, Alana Skye Lowe of the home; grandmother, Janet Baber of Laural Bloomery, TN; grandparents, Melinda and Rickey Lowe of Rosedale,...
Jerry Wayne Simcox
Feb 15, 2017
Bristol, VA Jerry Wayne Simcox, age 67, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday February 15, 2017 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his fiancé Joan D. Cook, brother James Bernard Simcox and, was like a father to Tim White and Jenn Pruitt. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Those wishing to...
Curtis Duck Montgomery
Feb 14, 2017
Curtis “Duck” Montgomery, 101, of Glade Spring, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at the Community Living Center, Mountain Home Veterans Affairs Medical Center, in Johnson City, Tenn. Born in Glade Spring, Va., Curtis resided in Glade Spring all his life except for the four years he served in the U.S. Army during WWII. During the war, Curtis served in...
Mark Allen Parks
Feb 14, 2017
Mr. Mark Allen Parks, age 57, passed away, Tuesday, February 14, 2017 in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Mark was born January 19, 1960 in Washington Co., VA to the late Kenneth Fred Parks, Sr. and June Jenkins Parks. He was a graduate of Virginia Intermont College and enjoyed painting and photography. Mark was a friend to everyone. Besides his mother he...
Juanita Ellen Hart Collier
Feb 13, 2017
Juanita Ellen Hart Collier, age 74, passed on Monday, February 13, 2017, at Johnson City Medical Center. Juanita was born and raised in Smyth County, VA and was a 1960 graduate of Chilhowie High School. Juanita and her husband Jim resided at fifteen different addresses, notably in Silver Springs, MD, before moving to Abingdon in 2006. She is preceded in...
Vernon Marshall Comfort
Feb 13, 2017
Vernon Marshall Comfort, age 82, of Bristol, Va., passed away on Monday, February 13, 2017, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born to the late Wayne Marshall Comfort and Zelma Fowler Comfort on August 20, 1934, in Hanford, Calif. In addition to his parents, Vernon was also preceded in death by his wife, Frieda Narshallow Lester Comfort; two brothers, Harley...
Delmas D. Breeding
Feb 13, 2017
Delmas D. “Horsehead” Breeding, age 71, passed on Monday, February 13, 2017, at his home. Dale was born and raised in Buchanan County, VA and later moved to Abingdon where he attended Gospel Tabernacle. He worked many years as an electrician in coal mines and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur Breeding and...
Kimberly Peterson Gretz
Feb 11, 2017
Glade Spring, Va. Kimberly Peterson Gretz, age 54, of Glade Spring, Va., passed away Saturday, February 11, 2017. She was born in Virginia Beach, Va., and was a graduate of Patrick Henry High School and Old Dominion University. Kim was a fearless human being who was driven to succeed at whatever she did. She never met a stranger, was a...
Juanita Gay Wise
Feb 11, 2017
Juanita Gay Wise, age 81, of Abingdon, Va., passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 11, 2017, at her home. She was born December 13, 1935, to the late Malcom Wise and Susan Harless Wise. Juanita was an avid quilter and gardener. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Norman “Debo” Wise; brother, Sammy...
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