Obituaries
Mary Lee Call Adams
Jan 25, 2015
Bristol, VA Mary Lee Call Adams, age 81, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2015 after a brief stay at Grace Healthcare. She lived in Bristol VA but was a native of the North Holston community in Smyth County, VA. Mary retired from Electrolux Corp. She was predeceased by her parents, Virginia Hetherington Call and Emory Call; brothers Randolph and...
Rebecca Joan Sykes
Jan 23, 2015
Bristol, VA – Rebecca Joan “Granny” Sykes, age 59, passed on Friday, January 23, 2015, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Rebecca attended Household of Faith Community Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Mary Elizabeth Jackson Sykes; daughter, Shawna Deneen Sykes; and sisters, Regina Ann Sword and Roxie Elizabeth Sykes. She is survived by one son,...
Sandra Sue Owens Thomas
Jan 20, 2015
Glade Spring, VA- Sandra Sue Owens Thomas completed her earthly journey on Tuesday, January 20, 2015 leaving behind Ed Thomas and his children, Libby Alexander and husband Tommy and Crystal Thomas; and Ed’s granddaughter, Brittany Alexander; her daughter, Sheri Bowman; along with her grandchildren and their spouses, Leslie Weaver and husband Paul and Darius Bowman and wife Holly; and her...
Doris Schieck Bailey
Jan 19, 2015
Meadowview, VA- Doris Schieck Bailey, age 95, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2015 at her daughter’s home. She was born the fifth child of the late Theodore Schieck and Myra Firestone Schieck on July 8, 1919 in Wainwright, British Columbia, Canada. In addition to her parents, Doris was also preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Henry...
James "Poochie" Wright, Jr.
Jan 16, 2015
Abingdon, VA – James Henry “Poochie” Wright, Jr., age 62, passed on Friday, January 16, 2015, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. James worked as a cook at Emory & Henry College for over 20 years and was of the Baptist Faith. He was loved by many and will be remembered for his smile and his laughter. He is preceded in death...
Jimbo Wright
Jan 14, 2015
Abingdon, VA – Jimbo “J.B.” Wright, age 51, passed on Wednesday, January 14, 2015, at his home. Jimbo lived most of his life in Tazewell, VA and moved to Abingdon 15 years ago. He attended Holston Valley Baptist Church and was a truck driver for Bullet Trucking. Jimbo was a loving husband and father. He is preceded in death by...
Norine Ruth Grubb
Jan 11, 2015
Abingdon, VA – Norine Ruth Trail Grubb, age 91, passed on Sunday, January 11, 2015, at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie, VA. Norine was born and raised in Dublin, VA to the late Stanley and Addie Brewer Trail and moved to Abingdon in 1946. She and her family later moved to Hurricane, WV in 1969 and back to Abingdon...
Alma Aliff Jarrell
Jan 11, 2015
Abingdon, VA- Alma Aliff Jarrell, age 91, passed away on Sunday, January 11, 2015 at her home. She was born to the late Charles Aliff, Sr. and Mary Austin Aliff on August 27, 1923 in Eunice, WV. Alma was a 67 year member of the Eastern Star having served as pianist and Worthy Matron in both Lebanon, VA and Abingdon,...
Clarence Hugh Robins
Jan 9, 2015
Meadowview, VA – Clarence Hugh Robins, Sr., age 76, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 9, 2015, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Clarence was a member of Gospel Tabernacle and will be remembered as a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He is preceded in death by his parents, James Evans Robins and Martha Jane Cooper Robins; seven...
Gary Dean Hatfill
Jan 8, 2015
Meadowview, VA- Gary Dean Hatfill, age 52, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2015 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was a NASCAR enthusiast who enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. He was born to the late Virgil and Gladys Hatfill on June 29, 1962 in IL. In addition to his parents, Gary was also preceded in death by...
Delores Colley
Jan 6, 2015
Abingdon, VA – Delores Marilyn Looney Colley, age 83, passed on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Delores was born and raised in Vansant, VA to the late Burl and Hattie Looney and moved to Abingdon, VA in 1978. Delores was an employee of Hillcrest Adult Care for over 20 years. She will be remembered as a loving...
Marian "Mossie" M. Bailey
Jan 6, 2015
Bristol, VA – Marian M. “Mossie” Bailey, age 82 and formerly of Glade Spring, VA, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Most recently a resident of Grand Court in Bristol, VA, she was a long time resident of Glade Spring, VA. A lifelong Methodist, Mossie belonged to Byars-Cobbs United Methodist Church where she held many...
Lillie Elaine McElyea Hackney
Jan 6, 2015
Bristol, VA – Lillie Elaine McElyea Hackney, age 52, passed on Tuesday, January 6, 2015, at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville, TN. Lillie is preceded in death by her mother, Bonnie Frances McElyea Wyatt; husband, Randall Hackney; brother, Chuck McElyea; grandson, Fernando Molina, II; and aunt, Maggie Blaylock. She is survived by three sons, Chris Shores of...
Walter Dicks, Jr.
Jan 5, 2015
Abingdon, VA Mr. Walter “Tweety” Dicks, Jr., age 61 passed away at his home on Monday, January 5, 2015 after a lengthy illness. Born in South Carolina, Walter spent most of his life in Abingdon. He was a graduate of Virginia Tech and worked as a Human Resources Generalist at Bristol Compressors. Walter was a member of the Charles Wesley...
Lillie Lucille "Lou" Nunley
Jan 5, 2015
Abingdon, VA Lillie Lucille “Lou” Nunley, age 81, passed on Monday, January 5, 2015, at Grace Health Care. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charlie Nunley and Willie McFadden Nunley; step-mother, Bessie Kestner Nunley; brothers, John Henry, Ernest, and Howard Nunley; sisters, Frances Duncan, Ida Puckett, and Ruth Lamie; and nephews, Ronald Duncan, Sherman Lamie, and Lenny Nunley....
Lennis Childers Stout
Jan 5, 2015
Bristol, VA – Lennis Childers Stout, age 91, went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, January 5, 2015, at Wellmont Hospice House. She was born to the late Joshua and Ila Mae Childers on Rattle Creek in Washington County, VA. Lennis later moved with her family to Childress Hollow, where she grew up. She raised her children in...
Karen Kaye Jones-McDonald
Jan 4, 2015
Sterling, VA- Karen Kaye Jones-McDonald died at her home on January 4, 2015 in Sterling, Virginia. She was 54. Ms. Jones-McDonald was born on January 27, 1960. She graduated from Abingdon High School in 1978 and Bridgewater College. She married David McDonald, Sr. in 1984. She is preceded in death by her parents, Virgil E. Jones and Pearl Chapman-Jones, of...
William Paul Graybeal
Jan 3, 2015
Meadowview, VA- William Paul “Bill” Graybeal became an angel of the Lord on Saturday, January 3, 2015 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. The Lord graced us with the gift of his presence for 77 years and 5 days. He was a faithful servant of God and touched the lives of so many throughout southwestern Virginia and western North Carolina, making...
Faye Carolyn Meredith Davis
Jan 2, 2015
Abingdon, VA – Faye Carolyn Meredith Davis, age 70, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2015, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born in Cleveland County, NC on July 8, 1944, and was raised at Mills Home, a Baptist Children’s Home, in Thomasville, NC. At Mills Home Faye was taught about God’s love, Christian values, and how to excel in...
Lee Roy Davis
Jan 2, 2015
Abingdon, VA Lee Roy Davis, age 93, passed away on Friday, January 2, 2015 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was a farmer who worked in construction throughout his life. He was of the Christian faith. He was born to the late George W. Davis and Julia Lear Wise Davis on February 20, 1921. In addition to his parents, he was...
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