Obituaries
Robert Ray Latham
Dec 1, 2016
Robert Ray Latham, age 86, of Bristol, Va., passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016, at Brookdale Senior Living. He was born April 26, 1930, to the late William Jennings Bryan “Ray” Latham and Wilmetta Combs Latham. He retired from the United States Army after 22 years of service having served in Germany, South Korea, and Vietnam. Upon retirement, Rob...
Arville Matthew Roark
Dec 1, 2016
Glade Spring, VA – Arville Matthew Roark, age 81, passed on Thursday, December 1, 2016, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Mr. Roark was born and raised in Saltville, VA before moving to Glade Spring in 1965. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from Sterling Casket Company. Mr. Roark is preceded in death by his parents, James and...
Margaret Juanita Olinger Sturgill
Dec 1, 2016
Abingdon, VA – Margaret Juanita Olinger Sturgill, age 71, passed on Thursday, December 1, 2016, at her home. Juanita was born and raised in Saltville, VA and later lived many years in Bristol, VA before moving to Abingdon eight years ago. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mamie Gates Olinger; brothers, Jim Olinger and Carl “Sam”...
Nancy Sue Clear O'Quinn
Nov 30, 2016
Nancy "Sue" Clear O’Quinn, age 65, formerly of Glade Spring, Va., entered heaven on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. She was preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow Marshall Clear and Lucille Wagner Clear. Sue is survived by two daughters, Kelli Davis and husband Robert of Williamsburg, Va. and Melissa Anne DeBord and husband Aaron of Waxhaw, N.C.;...
Margaret Pauline Epling
Nov 30, 2016
Margaret Pauline “Peggy” Epling, age 86, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at Grace Healthcare. She was a founding member and taught Sunday school at the First Christian Church of Abingdon. She was preceded in death by her parents, Green McClanahan and Virgie Stiltner McClanahan; husband, Guy Epling; and nine siblings. Peggy...
Jeffrey Charles Hill
Nov 29, 2016
Abingdon, Va Mr. Jeffrey Charles Hill, age 59, passed away on Tuesday November 29, 2016 at his home after an extended illness. Jeff was a retired coal miner and worked for several years as an electromechanic at Electric Motors. He was a member of the Painter Creek Church of Christ. Jeff was an avid horseman and coon hunter, and was...
Arthur (A.D.) Sandefur
Nov 28, 2016
Abingdon, VA – Arthur A. (A.D.) Sandefur of Abingdon, Virginia, age 86, passed peacefully to heaven on November 28, 2016. Arthur was born on September 14, 1930 in Glade Spring, Virginia to Samuel and Hattie (Debord) Sandefur and was preceded in death by his parents, seven brothers, and one sister. Arthur is survived by his wife of 62 years, Shirley...
William A. "W.A." Roberts, Jr.
Nov 27, 2016
Abingdon, VA – William A. “W.A.” Roberts, Jr., age 93, passed on Sunday, November 27, 2016, at his home. W.A. was born in McDowell County, WV and lived most of his life in Buchanan County, VA before moving to Abingdon in 1979. Mr. Roberts was a U.S. Army Veteran and received the Bronze Star and Purple Heart during his service...
Marguerite C. Blake
Nov 19, 2016
Marguerite C. Blake, of Abingdon, Va., passed away peacefully on her birthday, November 19th at the age of 82. She was a former resident of Fort Shelby Manor and most recently Grace Healthcare where she will be fondly remembered by the staff and her fellow residents. Marguerite served as study hall monitor at Lord Botetourt High School in Daleville, Va....
Wanda Jean Blevins
Nov 16, 2016
Abingdon,Va. Wanda Jean Blevins, age 83, passed away on Wednesday November 16, 2016 at Heritage Hall in Blacksburg, VA. Wanda was born in Appalachia, VA and moved to Abingdon in 1976. She was a member of the Chestnut Grove Community Church. Mrs. Blevins was predeceased by her husband William George Blevins, daughter Linda McCarty, parents William Calvin and Mable Lackey...
Gerald Parker Combs
Nov 12, 2016
Abingdon, VA – Gerald Parker Combs, age 78, passed on Saturday, November 12, 2016, at his home. Gerald was preceded in death by his parents, Oliver Carter Combs and Nadyne Kendrick Combs, and infant brother, Donald Ray Combs. He is survived by his wife, Jane Brooks Combs; son, Josh Combs and Nikki Combs; grandchildren, Jackson and Ava Combs; brother, David...
Mary Edith Mullins
Nov 12, 2016
Abingdon, VA – Mary Edith Mullins, age 80, left her earthly home for her eternal Heavenly home Saturday evening November 12, 2016 at Wellmont Hospice House after a lengthy illness. Edith was an extremely loving, caring, and devoted mother, grandmother, and member of the Holston Valley Baptist Church. This special lady was loved and respected by all who knew her....
Judy Kay Lampkins Rosenbaum
Nov 11, 2016
Judy Kay Lampkins Rosenbaum, of Abingdon, Va., passed on Friday, November 11, 2016, at her home. She was born on February 5, 1959, to the late Clarence Lampkins and Trelma Dinsmore Lampkins York in Smith County, Va. She was a graduate of Abingdon High School who enjoyed gardening and listening to music. She is survived by three children, Richard Rosenbaum...
Joyce Pauline Carbary
Nov 10, 2016
Meadowview, Va. Joyce Pauline Carbary, 70, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 10, 2016 in Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born in Washington County, Va. to the late Len South and Laura Bott South. Joyce loved spending time with her family and her dogs. The pride and love of her life were her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will always be...
Pearl S. Poston Anderson
Nov 10, 2016
Pearl S. Poston Anderson, 85, of Pottstown, PA and formerly of Washington County, VA, passed away on Thursday, November 10, 2016 at St. Joseph Medical Center. She was the wife of the late Clifton M. Anderson who passed in 2000. They would have shared 70 years of marriage this past May. Pearl was born June 1, 1931 in Plasterco, VA....
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...
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