Obituaries

Don Ellis Price

Don Ellis Price

Apr 15, 2017

Abingdon, VA Don Ellis Price, age 79, passed away at his home on Saturday April 15, 2017 after an extended illness. Don was a native of Abingdon and a graduate of Bethel High School. He spent most of his working life in the family electrical business. Don was of the Baptist Faith, and when his illness prevented him from attending...

Carl Clinton Roark, Jr.

Carl Clinton Roark, Jr.

Apr 10, 2017

Glade Spring, VA – Carl Clinton Roark, Jr., age 92, went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 10, 2017, at Abingdon Health & Rehab. He was the third of four children born to the late Carl Clinton Roark, Sr. and Margie Bailey Roark on August 26, 1924. Carl retired from Ray Moore Trucking in Kingsport, TN. In addition...

Robert Carl Landon

Robert Carl Landon

Apr 8, 2017

Robert Carl Landon, age 80, of Bristol, Va., passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2017, at his home. He was born in Grundy, Va. on January 14, 1937, to the late Earl Ervin Landon and Elsie Josephine Hackney Landon. He was an auto technician in Bloomfield Hills, Mich. prior to his retirement in December of 2002. He was a lifelong...

Betty Lou Campbell

Betty Lou Campbell

Apr 7, 2017

Mrs. Betty Lou Campbell passed away on April 7th in Valley Nursing Home in Chilhowie, Va. following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Campbell age 86, was born on March 30, 1931 to Dennis F. and Eula M. Norris in Watagua County, N.C. Betty graduated from Liberty Hall High School and later attended Virginia Highlands Community College, Pikeville College and numerous art...

Larry D. Parris

Larry D. Parris

Apr 4, 2017

Larry D. Parris, age 60, of Meadowview, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 4, 2017, at his daughter’s home. Larry was preceded in death by his loving wife of many years, Peggy Parris; and father, David Parris. He is survived by his daughter, Lisa Parris Adkins of the home; two grandchildren, who were his pride and...

Donald Deel

Donald Deel

Apr 3, 2017

Donald Deel, age 62, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 3, 2017, following a courageous battle with small cell lung cancer. He was born December 17, 1954, to the late Dewey Deel and Ida F. Thomas Deel in Dickenson County, Va. Donald was employed as a coal miner for 20 years and was of...

Thelma "Pooch" Lewis

Thelma "Pooch" Lewis

Apr 2, 2017

Abingdon, Va. - Mrs. Thelma “Pooch” Lewis, 88, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 2, 2017, at her home. Thelma was born and raised in Saltville, Va., daughter of the late Litch and Georgia Fields Hayton. Mrs. Lewis was a devout Christian and a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. In addition to her parents, she was...

Robert  L. Jones

Robert L. Jones

Mar 31, 2017

Bristol, TN – Robert Lewis Jones, age 84, passed on Friday, March 31, 2017, at Grace Health Care Center. Robert was a Korean War veteran having served in the U.S. Army and a retired truck driver. He is survived by several close friends: Mildred Blevins, Roy Hosey, Cliff Chapman, Misty Blaylock, Mitsy Hosey, Daniel Hosey, Jackie Blevins, Herman Blevins, and...

Hulen Yokley Orfield

Hulen Yokley Orfield

Mar 31, 2017

Abingdon, VA – Hulen Yokley Orfield, age 76, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 31, 2017, at his home. Mr. Orfield was a retiree of Westinghouse. He is preceded in death by his parents, P.W. Orfield and Eva Mildred Mercer Orfield; wife, Evelyn Pauline Gobble Orfield; and sisters, Betty Taylor and Nancy Price. He is survived by...

Ralph Benton Tudor

Ralph Benton Tudor

Mar 30, 2017

Glade Spring, VA - Ralph Benton Tudor , age 57 , formerly Newport News , Va. passed away on Thursday , March 30 , 2017 at Johnson Memorial Hospital . He was born to Charles Kenneth Tudor and Millie Walker Tudor in Logan W.Va on October 9, 1959 . Ralph was a graduate of Hampton Roads Academy where he played...

Henry Larry VanHoose

Henry Larry VanHoose

Mar 27, 2017

Henry Larry VanHoose, age 69, passed away on Monday, March 27, 2017, at his home. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 29, 2017, at Forest Hills Memory Gardens.

Larry Junior Sparks

Larry Junior Sparks

Mar 24, 2017

Larry Junior Sparks, age 68, of Bristol, Tn., went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 24, 2017, at his home. He was a veteran of the United States Navy having served in vietnam, former coal miner, and was a member of Painter Creek Church of Christ in Abingdon. Larry was a special person to a lot of family...

Brenda Gale  Patrick

Brenda Gale Patrick

Mar 23, 2017

Brenda Gale Cullop Patrick, age 69, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Thursday, March 23, 2017, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was a 1965 graduate of Abingdon High School and retired from Johnston Memorial Hospital where she served as the administrator for the physical therapy department. Brenda was preceded in death by her father, John Sheffey Cullop, Sr. She is...

Helen Jackson Napps

Helen Jackson Napps

Mar 22, 2017

Helen J. Napps died Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at her home in Abingdon, Virginia after a prolonged illness. She was born in Mooresville, N.C. on March 24, 1934. Helen was the devoted wife of The Reverend Klell B. Napps, now deceased. Following their relocation from North Carolina to the Abingdon area in 1970, Helen and Klell soon became noted for...

Elizabeth Irene Dixon

Elizabeth Irene Dixon

Mar 16, 2017

Abingdon, Va. Elizabeth Irene Dixon, 57, passed away March 16, 2017 in Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born October 24, 1959 in Abingdon to the late Joyce Marie Hatfield and Edward Lincoln Able. Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her step-father, Marshall Hatfield who passed away December 3, 2016. Irene dearly loved Marshall and spent the last...

Mary Magdalene Hudler

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

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

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

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

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....