Obituaries

Sheila Ann  Reynolds

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

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

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

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.

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,...

Brenda J. Rose

Brenda J. Rose

Oct 10, 2016

Meadowview, VA Brenda J. Rose, age 73, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 10, 2016, at her home with her family by her side. Brenda was born, raised, and lived most of her life in Dickenson County, VA before moving to Meadowview in 1998. She attended Shady Grove Holiness Church. Brenda is preceded in death...

Dennis Goodenough

Dennis Goodenough

Oct 9, 2016

Abingdon, VA Dennis Rodney Goodenough, age 79, passed on Sunday, October 9, 2016, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Dennis was born and raised in England where he served bravely in the British Royal Marines before moving to the United States in 1964. He loved animals, science, nature, history, and was a talented writer. Dennis was an insatiable reader and his knowledge...

Candace  Lavonne  Stanley

Candace Lavonne Stanley

Oct 9, 2016

Candace Lavonne Stanley, age 51, passed away Sunday, October 9, 2016 at her home. She was a resident of Bristol, Va for most of her life moving for a number of years, then back to the Abingdon area where she had currently resided. Kandi loved horses and horsepower. She was a free-spirited, happy person. She was always smiling. She had...

Muriel Turley Harrison Bailey

Muriel Turley Harrison Bailey

Oct 7, 2016

Muriel Turley Harrison Bailey, age 93, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 7, 2016, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born to the late James Edward Turley and Bessie Rhudy Turley on October 28, 1922, in Washington County, Va. Muriel was a member of the Rebekahs, the Abingdon Senior Center, and was a volunteer...

Clarence E. McCann

Clarence E. McCann

Oct 5, 2016

Clarence E. McCann, 95, of Abingdon, Va. and formerly of Tazewell, Va., passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at his home. He was born June 29, 1921, a son of the late Edgar and Cara McCann. Clarence retired from Kerr-McGee where he mined uranium in New Mexico. He belonged to many organizations including the United Mine Workers of America,...

Linda Barrett Fields

Linda Barrett Fields

Oct 5, 2016

Linda Barrett Fields, 65, went to be with her heavenly father, Wednesday, October 5, 2016, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born and raised in Washington County, Va., and had worked in the medical field for over 30 years. Linda loved sports and music, enjoyed sewing, and had traveled all across the United States and Canada. She was preceded in...

Kathy Lynne Mann Kelly

Kathy Lynne Mann Kelly

Oct 4, 2016

Abingdon, Va. Kathy Lynne Mann Kelly passed away on Tuesday, October 4, 2016 in the Johnson City Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, Va. and was a graduate of Abingdon High School. Kathy attended Yellow Springs Church and was a former employee of KVAT. She loved and doted over her grandchildren. Kathy was predeceased by her...

Marsha Jean Joyce

Marsha Jean Joyce

Oct 3, 2016

Meadowview, Va. - Marsha Jean Joyce, 56, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2016, at her home in Meadowview, Va. She was born February 28, 1960, in San Bernardino, Calif. Marsha was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints and served as General Manager of both Cracker Barrel and Applebees. She had a green thumb...

Nancy Carol Dunn Cannon

Nancy Carol Dunn Cannon

Sep 29, 2016

Bristol, VA Nancy Carol Dunn Cannon, age 84, passed on Thursday, September 29, 2016, at Grace Healthcare. Nancy was born in Bristol, TN to the late Clyde and Beulah Noonkestner Dunn and attended East Bristol Church of God before her illness. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Norman Cannon; brothers, Larry, Wayne,...

Loretta Sue McGraff

Loretta Sue McGraff

Sep 25, 2016

Loretta Sue McRaff, age 65 of Damascus, VA, passed away Sunday September 25, 2016 surrounded by family and friends after a valiant fight with pancreatic cancer. She was born to the late Sidney A and Gaynell Hill on August 3, 1951. She was also preceded in death by a sister Brenda G. Phillips. Her strong will to live, faith in...

Patty Sue Taylor Scott

Patty Sue Taylor Scott

Sep 20, 2016

Abindgon, VA Patty Sue Taylor Scott, age 54, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 20, 2016, at her home after a long illness. Pat was a blessed member of Cedar Bluff Church where she loved to praise, sing, and serve the Lord with her time, work, tithes, and love. She also loved working with the...

Tammy Martin

Tammy Martin

Sep 20, 2016

Abingdon, Va. Tammy Jane Martin , 49, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born on May 2, 1967 in Washington County, Va. to the late Charles June Martin and Virgie Lucille Roark Martin. Tammy was a graduate of Abingdon High School and had worked as a nurse at Grace Health...

Russell Utah Owens

Russell Utah Owens

Sep 19, 2016

Russell Utah Owens went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 19, 2016. Russell, a long-time resident of Washington County, Virginia and a member of Abingdon Baptist Church, passed away at English Meadows Assisted Living in Washington County where he most recently resided with his wife of 40 years, Joanna Maiden Owens. His family will remember him as a...

Earl C. Widner

Earl C. Widner

Sep 17, 2016

Glade Spring, Va.- Earl C. Widner, age 75, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2016 in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Earl was a Washington County, Va. native and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a retired machinist from Kennametal and he attended Rosedale Baptist Church. He was known to be a practical jokester, who enjoyed the outdoors; camping, cooking,...

Arthur P. Price

Arthur P. Price

Sep 17, 2016

But they that wait upon the Lord shall renew their strength; they shall mount up with wings as eagles; they shall run, and not be weary; and they shall walk, and not faint. Isaiah 40:31 Bristol, VA Master Sergeant Arthur P. Price, United States Marine Corps, Retired, age 84, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 17, 2016,...