Obituaries
Kermit Rife
Jan 5, 2017
Kermit Rife, 78, of Abingdon Virginia, formerly of Hurley Virginia, passed away after a short illness at Johnson City Medical Center. Born on February 21, 1938 in Hurley, he was the son of the late Roy and Lottie Rife. Kermit graduated as valedictorian of Hurley High School in 1958. He graduated from East Tennessee State University. Kermit then taught school...
Daniel Isaac Mitchell
Jan 4, 2017
Daniel Isaac Mitchell, age 71, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Monday, January 4, 2017, leaving all his earthly troubles and strife behind. He was born to the late David Willis Mitchell and Hattie Blanche Hayden Mitchell. He is survived by two sons, Brian Alan Mitchell of Newport News, Va. and Christopher Mitchell and wife Tricia of Abingdon, Va.; two...
Jerry Ray Hurd, Sr.
Jan 4, 2017
Jerry Ray Hurd, Sr., age 70, of Abingdon, Va., went to his Heavenly Family Reunion on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. He was born to the late Jessee Hurd, Sr. and Leitha Dunnivan “Tootsie” Hurd of Wise County, Va. Early in his life he showed his character by enlisting in the United States Army to ease the burden of his large...
George Robert Helton
Jan 4, 2017
Glade Spring, VA – George Robert Helton, age 52, passed on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at his home. George was a 1982 graduate of Patrick Henry High School and a member of Gospel Tabernacle. He was employed by U.S. Gypsum and Royal Moldings for many years. George is preceded in death by his wife, Crystal Helton. He is survived by...
Timothy Lee Cassady
Jan 2, 2017
Mr. Timothy Lee Cassady, age 46, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017. He was born January 4, 1970 in Washington County, Virginia to the late Warren and Nellie Casey Cassady. Timothy was a United States Army Veteran and was employed with Utility Trailer. Timothy is survived by his wife, Jenny Bo Yarber Cassady and special nephew David Wayne Prater. Several...
Dottie King
Jan 1, 2017
Dottie King, 70, passed away on January 1, 2017. Born in Buncombe County, NC, she was a long time resident of Abingdon, VA. She was the daughter of Ennis and Phoebe King. She is survived by her son, Sam Davis, three sisters, Emagene Peek of SC, Eva Mae Ledford of NC, Edna Hunter of GA; and many nieces and nephews....
James Franklin Bowman
Dec 30, 2016
James Franklin “Frank” Bowman, 79, of Abingdon went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 30, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth; daughter and son-n-law, Kaatri and Lloyd Anderson; adored granddaughter, Megan Anderson; step-grandchildren Jennifer Keen and Ronnie Nines; and devoted son and daughter-n-law, Steve and Becky Bowman. A native...
Eula Fay Raines Skeens
Dec 27, 2016
Bristol, VA –Eula Fay Raines Skeens, age 71, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 after a brief illness, surrounded by her loved ones at Clinch Valley Medical Center, Richlands, VA. Eula was a beautician for many years and a plebotimist at Johnston Memorial Hospital for 10 years. She is preceded in death by grandparents Jason and Martha Raines, and...
Joseph Day Mitchell
Dec 26, 2016
Joseph Day “J.D.” Mitchell, age 74, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 26, 2016, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born to the late Wyndom Mitchell and Margie Cumbow Mitchell on January 6, 1942, in Washington County, Va. He worked as a miner at Clinchfield Coal Co. and was a lifelong preacher. He will...
Mark Alan Hale
Dec 23, 2016
Mr. Mark Alan Hale, age 57, passed away Friday, December 23, 2016 in his home. He was born March 26, 1959 in Washington County, Virginia to the late Jack David Hale and Margaret Hancock Hale. Mark was retired from UPS with over thirty years of service. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, NFL football, and spending time at home with his cat....
Elizabeth (Betty) Cozart Patterson
Dec 19, 2016
Abingdon, Va. Elizabeth (Betty) Cozart Patterson passed away Monday, December 19, 2016. She was born April 9, 1924 in Abingdon, Va., and she grew up in Abingdon and Marion, S.C. Betty graduated from Limestone College in Gaffney, S.C. and spent the rest of her life in Abingdon. She was an active member of Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church and was involved...
Della Carolyn Davidson Smith
Dec 18, 2016
Glade Spring, VA – Della Carolyn Davidson Smith, age 79, passed on Sunday, December 18, 2016, at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Della was a graduate of Richlands High School and worked as a seamstress for many years. She was a member of Jehovah’s Witness Kingdon Hall in Meadowview, VA. Della is preceded in death by her parents, George...
Dallas Jessie Wise, Sr.
Dec 17, 2016
Mr. Dallas Jessie Wise, Sr., age 89, of Abingdon, Va., passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016, in his home. Mr. Wise was born in Washington County, Va. on December 10, 1927, to the late Fullen Wise and Mandy Reynolds Wise. He was retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation with 23 years of service. Mr. Wise was a member of...
Sylvia Nye Ferguson
Dec 17, 2016
Sylvia Nye Ferguson, age 80, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016, at Cornerstone Village North in Johnson City, Tenn. She was born to the late Joseph Dayton Nye, Sr. and Lola Mae Francis Nye on July 27, 1936, in Glade Spring, Va. She was an active member of Abingdon United Methodist Church having served on several...
Anna Jean Owens Altizer
Dec 12, 2016
Anna Jean Owens Altizer, age 90, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016, at Commonwealth Assisted Living. She was born to the late George Richard Owens and Pearl Artis Dodson Owens on June 23, 1926, in Oregon County, Mo. She was an active member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, Anna was...
William Edward Canter
Dec 12, 2016
Abingdon, VA – William E. Canter, age 88, passed on Monday, December 12, 2016, at Johnston Memorial Hospital after a two year battle with cancer. Ed was a U.S. Army Veteran having served in the Korean War and loved to garden and fish. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Fannie Lee Canter, and brother, Odell Canter....
Clara Edna Blevins
Dec 11, 2016
Abingdon, Va. Clara Edna Blevins, 85, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 11, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Blevins; one son, Eddie Blevins; parents, Bill and Myrtle Parks; and also several siblings. She is survived by her children: Joan Wilkerson and husband Keith of Richmond, Va.; Freda Watson of...
Thomas Trentadue
Dec 9, 2016
Thomas Trentadue, age 92, of Damascus, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 9, 2016, at Commonwealth Assisted Living. He was born to the late Veto M. Trentadue and Bertha Worley Trentadue on October 25, 1924, in Gary, W. Va. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army having served as an automotive equipment operator...
Leslie Flanary Gilliam
Dec 9, 2016
Leslie Gilliam, 58, wife, mother and dear friend to all, died peacefully on December 9, 2016 at her home in Keswick, Virginia surrounded by family. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in March of 2015. Leslie showed amazing strength and faith throughout her battle with cancer and never lost the will to fight. Her bright smile, compassionate honesty, and caring...
Billy Howard Mitchell
Dec 9, 2016
Mr. Billy Howard Mitchell, age 86, passed away December 9, 2016 in Grace Health Care of Abingdon. There will be no services held at this time per Mr. Mitchell’s wishes. Those wishing to share memories and express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com. The Family of Billy Howard Mitchell is in the care of the Forest Hills Chapel...
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