Obituaries
Betty Lou Ramey
Aug 3, 2014
Abingdon, VA – Betty Lou Raines Ramey, age 76, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 3, 2014, at NHC in Bristol, VA, following an extended illness. She was surrounded by her loving family to the very end. Mrs. Ramey was born in Dickenson County, VA and had lived most of her life in Grundy, VA and later...
Dorothy Mae Reynolds
Aug 2, 2014
Abingdon, VA – Dorothy Mae Reynolds went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 2, 2014, at her home. She was of the Free Pentecostal faith and was a member of Corner House Church. Dorothy was employed as a nurse’s aide at both Bristol Memorial Hospital and Johnston Memorial Hospital. Following her retirement she continued her ministry by sitting...
Ray Edward Jackson, Jr.
Aug 1, 2014
Abingdon, VA – Ray Edward Jackson, Jr., age 70, passed on Friday, August 1, 2014, at the Wellmont Hospice House. Ray was a member of Abingdon Church of Christ and was employed at Light’s Milling Company for 36 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Ray Edward Jackson, Sr. and Katherine Carr Jackson; and one brother, Danny Jackson....
Billy Wayne Watson
Jul 30, 2014
Abingdon, VA – Billy Wayne Watson, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, July 30, 2014, at the Mountain Home Veterans Affairs Hospital in Johnson City, TN. He was born to the late Spencer Washington Watson and Evelyn Charmie Cross Watson on October 6, 1941 in Bristol, VA. He was a decorated veteran of the United States Army having served in...
Carl Clifton Sinclair
Jul 28, 2014
Bristol, TN- Carl Clifton Sinclair, age 61, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 28, 2014, at his home. He was born on February 22, 1953, to Henry “Hank” Sinclair and the late Lettie Russell Sinclair. He retired from Kerns Bakery in Bristol, VA after 22 years of service. In addition to his father, Carl is survived by his loving wife...
Lois Mullins Layne
Jul 24, 2014
Kingsport, TN – Lois Mullins Layne, age 88, passed on Thursday, July 24, 2014, at her daughter’s home. Mrs. Layne was born and raised in Dickenson County, VA to the late James Russell Mullins and Dephia Ratliffe Mullins. Lois lived in Manassas, VA and Warsaw, VA for many years and moved to Abingdon, VA in 2002. She and her husband...
Annie B. Talbert
Jul 24, 2014
Mrs. Annie B. Talbert passed away peacefully at Dubose Health Center in Chapel Hill on July 24, 2014. She was ‘Mom’ to three children, ‘Mizz Talbert’ to thousands of junior high school students, ‘Coach’ to hundreds of young athletes, and ‘Annie B.’ to friends and family. Annie B. spent her youth on the family dairy farm in Meadowview, Virginia with...
Daniel C. Ball
Jul 23, 2014
Abingdon, VA Daniel C. “Dan” Ball, age 80, passed on Wednesday, July 23, 2014. Dan was born in Raven, VA to the late James Clayton Ball and Joe Ella Boyd and grew up in Pine Creek, VA. After graduating high school, he served in the U.S. Army. Dan lived in Coeburn, VA for many years where he served as the...
Sherman Epperson Woods
Jul 18, 2014
Abingdon, VA – Sherman Epperson “Jim” Woods, age 89 and of the Brumley Gap Community, passed on Friday, July 18, 2014, at the Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, TN. Jim was a U.S. Army Veteran and was awarded the Bronze Star during WWII. He was a member of Brumley Gap Methodist Church and loved to farm and fish. Jim is...
Charles Steven Brown
Jul 18, 2014
Bristol, VA Mr. Charles Steven Brown, age 42 and beloved husband and father, passed away at his home on Friday July 18, 2014. Mr. Brown had been employed as a produce manager at Food City prior to his illness. He was a member of the Antioch Baptist Church. Mr. Brown is survived by his loving wife Cathy O’Neal-Brown; father Charlie...
George Dean Greer
Jul 16, 2014
Bristol, TN George Dean Greer, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at Abingdon Health and Rehab Center. Dean lived in the Denton’s Valley Community his entire life and was a member of Denton’s Valley Baptist Church. He enjoyed fishing, farming, raising tobacco, and hunting. Dean worked for the Strong-Robinette Company for 22 years. He is preceded in...
Harry F. Hearl
Jul 16, 2014
Bristol, VA Harry F. Hearl went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 16, 2014 at his home. He was a Korean Era War veteran of the United States Army where he served in the 327th Communications Reconnaissance Company. Harry retired from Necessary Oil Company where he was a truck driver, and he served his community as a former...
Helen Bernice VanHoose
Jul 14, 2014
Abingdon, VA- Helen Bernice Casey VanHoose, age 73, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 14, 2014 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Trigg Street Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby VanHoose. Helen is survived by her son, David VanHoose of Abingdon, VA; two daughters, Linda Herndon of...
Imogene Hilton Adkins
Jul 11, 2014
Abingdon, VA- Imogene Hilton Adkins, age 91, went to be with the Lord on July 11, 2014 at Grace Healthcare; Abingdon, VA She was born in Leck, VA; a daughter to James R. and Minnie Kiser Hilton. Imogene was also the stepdaughter of Annie Adkins Hilton. She was preceded in death by her husband J. Arcus Adkins, her parents, stepmother,...
Ernest Franklin Hunt
Jul 10, 2014
Bluff City, TN Mr. Ernest Franklin Hunt, age 73, 790 Walnut Grove Rd.; Bluff City, TN went to be with God on Thursday July 10, 2014 after a long illness. He had lived with, and had been cared for by his nephew Anthony Martin and wife Melinda. He was born on July 4, 1941. Ernie served in the U.S. Army...
Dewey Lee King
Jul 9, 2014
Abingdon, VA – Dewey Lee King, age 74, passed on Wednesday, July 9, 2014, at his home. Dewey was a member of Mt. Carmel Christian Church and devoted the last years of his life to providing musical services to many local churches. He loved to hunt, play numerous musical instruments, and collect various things. Dewey is preceded in death by...
Brady Glyn Williams
Jul 9, 2014
Bristol, VA – Brady G. Williams, age 74, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, July 9, 2014 at the Wellmont Hospice House. Brady was a family man who loved the Lord with all of his heart. He spent many hours with his grandsons who he loved very much. He was an avid woodworker who derived much pleasure...
Peggy Sue Burke Price
Jul 8, 2014
Abingdon, VA – Peggy Sue Burke Price, age 71, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2014, at Grace Health Care. Peggy was raised in Russell County, VA and moved to Abingdon in the 1970’s. She loved her family, her pet Peanut, flowers, cooking, listening to gospel music, watching religious TV programs, and always wore a smile for everyone. She is...
Hazel Hall Baltimore
Jul 6, 2014
Bristol, VA- Hazel Hall Baltimore, of Bristol VA, died Sunday, July 6, 2014. Prior to moving to Bristol in 1986 she was a resident of Saltville, VA and was a native of Altavista, VA. Mrs. Baltimore was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Charles L. Baltimore, Sr. formerly of Saltville, VA. She was the last survivor of her six...
Charles Edward Sansing
Jul 4, 2014
Abingdon, VA – Charles Edward Sansing, age 67, passed away on Friday, July 4, 2014 while vacationing. He had been a resident of Abingdon for the past 9 years; having moved from Glastonbury, CT. Mr. Sansing retired from Aetna Insurance Corporation after 26 years. He served his country, and was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Sansing was...
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