Obituaries
Lila Ruth Wilburn
Nov 10, 2016
Lila Ruth Wilburn, age 91, of Bristol, Va., passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was a daughter of the late, Sydney Carson Gibson and Lila Gertrude Gray Gibson, born on November 5, 1925, in Illinois. The Wilburn family settled in Southwest, Va. in 1968 having resided in several areas across the country as they...
Reba McCray
Nov 3, 2016
Saltville, VA - Reba C. McCray, age 88, went to rest with her Lord and Saviour on Thursday, November 3, 2016 at her home in Hayter’s Gap, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 16, 1928 to the late Will and Martha McNew. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Monda McCray, great-granddaughter, Miranda McCray,...
Teddy Willis Lester
Nov 3, 2016
Teddy Willis Lester, age 60, of Abingdon, Va. and formerly of Buchanan County, Va., passed away on Thursday, November 3, 2016, following a brief illness. Teddy retired from Jewell Smokeless Coal Corp. after 34 years of employment. He was a family man who enjoyed fishing, NASCAR, NHRA, fixing things, tinkering, and spending time with friends. He had a true servant’s...
James William "Bill" Rosenbaum, Sr.
Nov 1, 2016
James William “Bill” Rosenbaum, Sr., age 78, of Bristol, Va., passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2016, at his home. He was born to the late John Mack Rosenbaum and Frances Virginia Reed Rosenbaum on April 1, 1938, in Washington County, Va. In addition to his parents, Bill was also preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Alice Owens Rosenbaum;...
Naomi Lindsey
Oct 29, 2016
Naomi Carter Lindsey, of Meadowview, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 29, 2016. She was a lifetime member of the A.M.E. Zion Church of Meadowview and was a member of the Glade Spring Senior Center. She was born to the late John and Daisy Carter. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Lindsey was also preceded in...
Bradley Luverne Swanson
Oct 28, 2016
Abingdon, VA - Bradley LuVerne Swanson, age 69, passed away on Friday, October 28, 2016 at his home. Brad was born in Bagley, MN, on April 24, 1947, the son of Ardis “Jorgenson” Swanson and LuVerne Swanson. After the death of his Father in 1949, his mother remarried Omer Kolling who move the family to Abingdon and raised him as...
Railee Naomi Silvis
Oct 26, 2016
Railee Naomi Silvis, 2 month and 2 week old daughter of Dondra Whitaker and Justin Silvis, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2016. She was the most beautiful angel in the world and is now in Heaven looking down on her MOMMY and DADDY; Uncle Connor Silvis of Bremmerton, Wash.; Aunt Brittany Cunningham of Meadowview, Va.; paternal Grandfather Michael Silvis...
Mabel Belle Thomas Cannon
Oct 25, 2016
Abingdon, VA – Mabel Belle Thomas Cannon, age 78, passed on Tuesday, October 25, 2016, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Arrangements will be announced Friday. Visitation with the family will be held 6-8 p.m. Friday, October 28, 2016 at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Saturday at Rosedale Baptist Church with...
Marie Neely Ison
Oct 23, 2016
Marie Neely Ison, age 94, went to be with her Savior on Sunday, October 23, 2016, at her home following a protracted illness. Marie was born one of seven children of the late Lee Neely and Ida Taylor Neely in East Stone Gap, Va. She was a resident of Abingdon for many years and a faithful member of Damascus Road...
Judith A. Burleson
Oct 22, 2016
Judith A. Burleson, age 66, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Saturday, October 22, 2016, at the Renaissance House. Judy was preceded in death by her father, Harry Keith Olinger; mother, Melba Roberts Norton; and sister, Carol Meredith. She leaves behind the love of her life, Harley.
Berry Leslie Conway II
Oct 22, 2016
Berry Leslie Conway II, age 60, of Abingdon, Va., passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2016, at his home. He was a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of the University of Kentucky where he later earned his Juris Doctorate. B.L. practiced law in Abingdon for almost three decades, including 23 years at his own practice, Conway Law Firm. He was an...
Timothy Lewis Fields
Oct 21, 2016
Timothy Lewis Fields, age 56, passed away Friday, October 21, 2016 at his home. Timothy was born September 20, 1960 in Washington, County, Virginia to the late James Reece Fields, Sr. and the late Ethel Belle Reynolds Fields. Timothy enjoyed working on cars, fishing, and spending time with family and friends. Timothy is survived by his wife, Tammy Lee Fields...
Betty C. Lloyd
Oct 20, 2016
Betty C. Lloyd, 75, went to be with the Lord Thursday, October 20, 2016 in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Proverbs 31: 28-29 “Her children arise up, and call her blessed; her husband also, and praiseth her. Many daughters have done virtuously, but thou excellest them all.” Betty was born August 25, 1941, in Elizabethton, Tenn. to the late James and Beulah...
Landon Joseph Crusenberry
Oct 18, 2016
Landon Joseph Crusenberry, age 89, passed away on Tuesday October 18, 2016 in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Crusenberry was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WW II. He retired from American Optical and was co-owner of Wink’s Uniform Center. He was proud to serve in the Wellmont Volunteer Auxiliary and he was a founding member of the Washington Coun...
Jeffrey Scott Kealey
Oct 18, 2016
Jeffrey Scott Kealey, age 52, of Glade Spring, Va., passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2016. Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Sheila Ann Reynolds
Oct 17, 2016
Sheila Ann Reynolds, age 57, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Monday, October 17, 2016, at her home. She was born to the late Herbert Cleveland Widener and Mary Ann Burke Widener on October 25, 1958. She was employed as a preschool teacher for 17 years at Sinking Spring Presbyterian and she had worked as an EMT with Highland Rescue...
Danny Glen Taylor
Oct 15, 2016
Danny Glen Taylor, age 52, passed on Saturday, October 15, 2016, at his home. Danny was a mason for many years and was preceded in death by his brother, Wade Taylor. He is survived by two daughter, Carol Ann Taylor and Fiancee Will Dawson of Abingdon, VA, and Angel Taylor of the home; son, Richard Taylor of the home; parents,...
David Gary Hess
Oct 12, 2016
Mass of Christian Burial for David Gary Hess, age 70, of Glade Spring, Va., and formerly of Muenster, Texas, is set for 2:00 p.m. Friday, October 21, 2016, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Muenster with Father Ken Robinson officiating. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Rosary and vigil will be held at 5:00 p.m. Thursday, October 20, 2016,...
Thomas R. Stokes
Oct 11, 2016
Bristol, Va. Thomas R. Stokes, Lt. Col. United States Air Force retired, 89, went home to join his beloved wife in heaven October 10, 2016, after a life filled with service, great adventures, and exciting people. He was a patriot from his youth, persuading his parents to give their permission for him to enlist in the Army when he was...
Gary Wayne Owens, Sr.
Oct 10, 2016
Marion, Va. Gary Wayne Owens, Sr., 62, passed on Monday, October 10, 2016, at his home. Gary was born and raised in Grundy, Va., son of the late Wayne and Shirley Ramey Owens. He was a graduate of East Tennessee State University and served as a Captain in the United States Army for 10 years. Gary later moved to Marion,...
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