Obituaries
Margaret Fortune Hutson
Jun 7, 2017
Dr. Margaret Fortune Hutson, 78, of Emory, Va., passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2017. Margaret was born August 14, 1938, in Chattanooga, Tenn. to the late Thelma Fortune and William Thurman Hutson, Sr. Margaret was also preceded in death by her oldest brother, William Thurman Hutson, Jr., and grandparents, Thomas Milton and Mary Burrow Hutson and George Dean and...
William Wayne Moody
Jun 6, 2017
Abingdon, Va. William Wayne Moody, 69, passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. He was a native of Washington County, Va. and was retired from Blevins Tire and Recapping. Mr. Moody was preceded in death by his mother Euginia Grace Moody; father James Dean Moody; and sisters Carrie Lee Widener and Barbara Sue Lethcoe. He is survived...
James Stuart Mink, Sr.
Jun 6, 2017
Abingdon, Va. Mr. James Stuart Mink, Sr., 68, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Abingdon, son of the late William “Bill” Mink and Ethel Mink. Jimmy graduated from Abingdon High School in 1967 and from Milligan College in 1971. He retired after more than thirty years as a basketball...
Betty Ruth Justus
Jun 5, 2017
Betty Ruth Justus, age 76, passed away on Monday June 5, 2017 at her home. Betty was a member of the Roseann Evangelical Presbyterian Church and a home maker. Family members remember her sharing her loving home and eating her corn bread and potato soup. Betty often said that if she would be remembered for anything, it would be that...
Roland Kirby Goodman
Jun 4, 2017
Roland Kirby Goodman, age 86, of Abingdon, Va., passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 4, 2017, at his home surrounded by his wife and son. He was born to the late George Nathan Goodman and Lilly Belle Keene Goodman on March 29, 1931, in Bradshaw, W.Va. Roland spent most of his youth in Whitewood, Va. He was a veteran of...
Eva Mae Bailey
Jun 2, 2017
Eva Mae Bailey, age 101, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 2, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Leander McBride Bailey; son, James McBride Bailey; and granddaughter, Eva Louise Bailey. She was blessed with a close and very large family which included her father, Wiley Lafayette Holman; her beloved mother, Sarah...
Brenda Nell Wilson
Jun 1, 2017
Mrs. Brenda Wilson, 70, went to be with her Lord on June 1, 2017. She was surrounded by her loving family. Brenda was a lifelong resident of the Emory Gates area. She was a loving wife to her husband Robert Wilson until his passing on December 18, 2007. Brenda loved the Lord and her family. She was known to many...
Eloise Riddle Buckles
May 26, 2017
Meadowview, VA - Eloise Riddle Buckles, age 91, passed away to her heavenly home on Friday, May 26, 2017 at Commonwealth Senior Living in Abingdon, VA. Eloise was born in Ivanhoe, VA, to Dennis and Vivian Riddle on April 23, 1926. She was a loving wife to her husband, George W. Buckles, until his passing away on December 28, 1980....
Patricia Mae Sharp Myers
May 25, 2017
Patricia Mae Sharp Myers, age 92, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017, at her home follow a lengthy battle with dementia. She was born to the late Maurice Sharp and Becca Brant Sharp on March 7, 1925, in Frankfort, Ind. Patricia was a member of Pleasant View United Methodist Church for 51 years. She worked as...
Clifford R. Quesenberry
May 24, 2017
Clifford R. Quesenberry, age 95, of Abingdon, Va., died peacefully on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at his home after a brief illness. He was born in Beckley, W.Va. on September 27, 1921, to Enoch A. Quesenberry and Janet Harper Quesenberry. While attending Beckley Business College in 1939 he entered the Civilian Pilot Training program where he attained his pilot’s license...
Mazie Lester Cook
May 23, 2017
Abingdon, VA – Mazie Lester Cook, age 94, a faithful Christian, passed on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Cook was a graduate of Big Creek High School in War, WV and graduated from the nursing program at Wytheville Community College at the age of 52. She worked as a Registered Nurse for many years at hospitals...
Ruby Darlene Wilson Ayers
May 23, 2017
Abingdon, VA – Ruby Darlene Wilson Ayers, age 78, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, after an extended illness. She was born February 13, 1939 in Bland County, VA to the late Frank and Bessie Graham Wilson. Ruby was a florist at Food City for many years and was a member of Victory Baptist Church....
Martha W. Mitchell
May 21, 2017
Martha W. Mitchell, age 86, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 21, 2017 in Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born March 17, 1931 to the late Wyndom Martin Mitchell and the late Margie Frances Cumbo Mitchell. Martha was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She had spent most of her life in the Abingdon area where...
John "J.C." Crigger
May 20, 2017
Abingdon, VA – John “J.C.” Crigger, age 97, passed on Saturday, May 20, 2017 at his home. J.C. was the last of eight children born to the late John G. Crigger and Elizabeth Neal Crigger. He served in the United States Marine Corps during WWII and fought at the Battle of Guadalcanal and spent time in China and Guam. J.C....
Rebecca Lynn Felty
May 18, 2017
Rebecca Lynn Felty, age 58, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, May 18, 2017, at her home. She was born January 6, 1959, in Smyth County, Va. to the late William Oscar Blackwell and Hilda Cassell Blackwell. Rebecca is survived by her husband of 30 years, Ronnie Lee Felty; son, Joshua Blaylock and Brittney of Bristol, Va.; brother, Joe Blackwell and...
Fred C. Wilson
May 18, 2017
Bristol, VA – Fred C. Wilson, age 74, passed on Thursday, May 18, 2017. Fred was a mechanic and service manager for many years and later owned Fred Wilson Motors. He was of the Methodist faith and was a member of the Abingdon Lodge No. 48. Fred was preceded in death by his parents, George Washington Wilson and Barbara Elizabeth...
Norma Ann Tabor Gilbert
May 17, 2017
Norma Ann Tabor Gilbert, age 77, formerly of Bluefield, WV, died on May 17, 2017 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her son Reggie Gilbert and wife Kay of Bluefield, WV, and daughter Lisa Hill and husband Larry of Bluefield, VA; 6 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren. In keeping with her wishes, she will be cremated. Those wishing...
Carl R. "Bud" Gentry
May 16, 2017
Carl R. “Bud” Gentry, age 78, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at his home. He was born in Baldwin, N.C. on September 2, 1938, to the late Hill Gentry and Doris Houck Gentry and is survived by his wife, Janice Potter Gentry; brother, Bobby (Barbara) Gentry of Abingdon; sister, Jane Gentry (Zane) Pierce of Abingdon....
Mary Alice Jones Hardwick
May 16, 2017
Mary Alice Jones Hardwick, age 104, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 16, 2017, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born July 17, 1912, in Washington County, Va. to the late Silas Alexander Jones and Susie Boardwine Jones. She attended Greendale Chapel and was an avid flower gardener. In addition to her parents, Mary was also preceded...
Mamie Ruth Graybeal Bailey
May 15, 2017
Abingdon, VA – Mamie Ruth Graybeal Bailey, daughter of the late Arthur and Mamie Roark Grabeal, age 89, passed from this life to take her place with her God and family in Heaven on May 15, 2017. Mamie was a Godly woman who loved God and family, her friends, and her church. Her children were still her children and Mom...
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