Obituaries
Laura Belle Stilwell Whaley
Jul 2, 2015
Bristol, TN – Laura Belle Whaley, age 85, passed on Thursday, July 2, 2015, at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie, VA. Laura was born and raised in Richlands, VA and later moved to War, WV where she lived for 25 years. In 1976, she and her family moved to Bristol, TN. Laura was the manager of Spring Creek Marina...
Jean Nelson
Jul 2, 2015
Abingdon, VA Mrs. Jean Nelson passed away at her residence on Thursday July 2, 2015. She loved spending time with her three daughters and her grandchildren. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Nelson; her parents, Arnold Tilford Street and Gertrude Couch Street; three brothers and one sister. Survivors include her daughters, Debbie Nelson of Abingdon, Diana Harden...
Veronica Yolanda Taylor
Jun 30, 2015
Dateline: Abingdon- Veronica Y. Taylor, age 92, of Abingdon passed away on Tuesday, June, 30, 2015, at Grace Healthcare. The family of Veronica Y. Taylor is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service & Crematory, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210 (276-623-2700).
Timothy Vierthaler
Jun 30, 2015
Ladson, SC Timothy Allen Vierthaler, age 56, passed away on Tuesday June 30, 2015 in the Trident Medical Center in North Charleston, SC. Tim was a native of Kansas but had lived in the Charleston, SC area for the past 12 years. He received his graduate and undergraduate degrees from Emporia State University in Emporia, KS. He was outgoing, witty,...
Timothy Lee Campbell
Jun 30, 2015
Dateline: Abingdon, VA- Timothy Lee Campbell, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He retired from the United States Army having served five tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq. He served a combined total of 22 years of service and was awarded a Bronze Star. He was a certified pistol instructor for the...
Kimberly Beth Bailey Fern
Jun 28, 2015
Abingdon, VA – Kimberly Beth Bailey Fern, age 54, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2015, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born March 30, 1961, the second child of the late Charles Lane Bailey, Sr. and Betty Jean “Betsy” Walker Bailey. Kim was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church and was serving as the Senior Intellectual...
Vivian Taylor McCray Martin
Jun 28, 2015
Lake Havasu City, AZ – Vivian Taylor McCray Martin, age 74, entered her Heavenly Place of Rest on Sunday, June 28, 2015, at University Medical Center of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas. She was born and raised in Washington County, VA and later made her home in Lake Havasu City after her husband Bobby Martin's retirement from the U.S. Army....
Russell Allen "Fuzzy" Fields
Jun 27, 2015
Dateline: Meadowview, VA – Russell Allen “Fuzzy” Fields, age 64, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2015, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 26, 1950, to the late Ollie B. Fields and Eva Harrison Fields. Fuzzy retired from American Electric Power as an auto mechanic. His hobbies included building hot rods, drag racing, and spending time with...
June Atkins
Jun 27, 2015
Abingdon, VA June Atkins, age 98, passed away on Saturday June 27, 2015 at Abingdon Health and Rehab. June had lived in Abingdon since 1997, having moved from Hampton, VA. She retired as a legal secretary to a Federal Judge. June, along with five other women, brought forth the proceedings which established National Secretary’s Day. June was a member of...
Edsel Carroll Copeland
Jun 25, 2015
Abingdon, VA – Edsel Carroll Copeland, age 67, passed on Thursday, June 25, 2015, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Edsel was born in Cullman, AL and was a Graduate of Jefferson State University. In 1986, he and his family moved to Abingdon after accepting a position at Bristol Compressors where he was employed for many years. Edsel later worked at...
Clarence Bradley Hahn
Jun 24, 2015
Dateline: Glade Spring, VA- Clarence Bradley Hahn, age 63, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 30, 1952, the youngest of seven children born to the late Robert Lee Hahn and Vernie Frances Hahn Barrett. He retired as a regional manager from Lorillard and was an avid fan of Virginia Tech...
Ival Christine Buckles
Jun 23, 2015
Bristol, VA - Ival Christine Buckles, age 75, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2015, at Johnston Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was a lady that was loved by all that met her. Mrs. Buckles was born in Buchanan County, VA and was a resident of Bristol, VA for 37 years. She is preceded in death by her...
James Garland Johnson
Jun 22, 2015
Bristol, VA Mr. James Garland “Jim” Johnson, age 79, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 22, 2015, surrounded by his family at his residence. He was born in Castlewood, Virginia and graduated from Castlewood High School. Jim was employed by Enterprise Black Diamond for 27 years and was a farmer his entire life. He was a veteran...
Jessie Kate Kegley
Jun 21, 2015
Bristol, VA Mrs. Jessie Kate Kegley, age 77, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2015, at her residence. She was born in Dickenson County, Virginia and had lived most of her life in the Bristol area. Kate was an extremely successful business woman. She was founder and owner of Adam and Eve Ladies and Men Clothing Stores, which had several...
Ronald D. Eldreth
Jun 21, 2015
Abingdon, VA Ronald D. Eldreth, age 69, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2015, at the Mountain Home VA Center. Ron was a U. S. Army Veteran and a member of the Saltville Church of Christ. He was formerly employed by Bristol Steel and Iron Works, and later retired from Columbus McKinnon Corp. of Damascus, VA. He was preceded in...
June Kansas Kestner Casey
Jun 18, 2015
Meadowview, VA – June Kansas Casey, age 85, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 18, 2015, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She joined her husband, Jay Casey; sisters, Beulah Calloway, Clara Taylor, and Ocie Poston; brothers, Preston Kestner, Silas Kestner, and Earnest Kestner; nephew, Mike Taylor; and great niece, Avery Coley in Heaven. June was the last descendant...
Donna Marie Kestner Seymore
Jun 16, 2015
Abingdon, VA – Donna Marie Kestner Seymore, age 62, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2015, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born to the late John E. Kestner and Marie Poole Kestner on January 20, 1953. She attended Damascus Road Baptist Church and owned her own business, Donna’s Hair Styling, where she worked as a cosmetologist for over...
Mary Elizabeth Talbot Dowe
Jun 13, 2015
Bristol, VA Mary Elizabeth Dowe, age 98, peacefully passed away at her home on Saturday June 13, 2015. She was a native of Portsmouth, VA, where she was a proud graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. Mary served her family by being a homemaker for most of her life. She was a member of the First Assembly of God, Bristol,...
Clara Thompson Allison
Jun 11, 2015
Dateline: Blountville, TN- Clara Thompson Allison, age 77, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2015, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was the last of four children born to the late Oscar Thompson and Adaline Cynthia Grey Thompson. Clara owned the Rebel Restaurant and worked as a server and cook at the In Towner Restaurant for over 25 years. In...
Donnie Mack Counts
Jun 11, 2015
Meadowview, VA- Donnie Mack Counts, age 77, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2015, at Marion Rural Outreach Clinic. Donnie was born on November 27, 1937, in Clinchco, VA to Clyde and Lillie Hill Counts. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joletta Counts and his mother, Lillie Hill Counts. Donnie is also survived by eight children, Dennis...
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