Obituaries
Verna Elizabeth Stephenson Schmidt
Jun 24, 2014
Hampton, VA Verna Elizabeth Stephenson Schmidt passed Tuesday, 24 June 2014, at the age of 102. She was born in Wallace, Idaho on 26 Sept 1911, the oldest of nine children born to Hugh Andrew (Sr) and Lydia Boro (Bergerone) Stephenson. She lived in Glade Spring, VA from age four until she moved to the Peninsula in 1951 when she...
James Michael Large
Jun 23, 2014
James Michael Large, age 57, passed away on Monday, June 23, 2014 at his home. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guestbook. The family of James Michael Large is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service and Crematory, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210 (276-623-2700).
Carol Marie Lowe Gobble
Jun 22, 2014
Bristol, VA- Carol Marie Lowe Gobble, age 59, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2014 at her home. She was born to the late James Albert Lowe and Cynthia Caroline Watson Lowe on September 14, 1954. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, James William Lowe; sister, Rachel Elizabeth Fields; and nephew, Josh...
Lockie Blankenship
Jun 18, 2014
Clinchburg, VA Lockie Velma Grady Blankenship, age 88, passed on Wednesday, June 18, 2014, at Abingdon Health & Rehab Center. Lockie lived all of her life in the Clinchburg area and served as the Postmaster for the Clinchburg Post Office for many years before retiring from the U.S. Postal Service. Mrs. Blankenship was a faithful member of Mahanaim United Methodist...
Virginia Easter Compton Smith
Jun 17, 2014
Abingdon, VA – Virginia Easter Compton Smith, who was a strong woman with a wide circle of friends and family and a dedicated teacher, church member, and a lifelong Democrat, died on Tuesday, June 17, 2014, in Abingdon, VA. She was 92. Virginia was born on Easter Sunday, April 16, 1922, in Council, Virginia, to Ivon Compton and Len Smith...
George Henry Wysor
Jun 15, 2014
Meadowview, VA – George Henry Wysor, age 87, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2014 at Grace Healthcare. He was born in Tazewell County, VA to the late Charles Beverly Wysor and Nellie Audrey Gaussoin Wysor on May 15, 1927. He was the youngest and last surviving member of his generation. As a veteran of the United States Army he...
Fern Mullins Fields
Jun 11, 2014
Abingdon, VA- Fern Mullins Fields, age 91, of Abingdon, VA and formerly of Breaks, VA passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 following an extended illness. She was born to the late George Mullins and Clema Owens Mullins on June 2, 1923. She was a long time member of the Macedonia Church of Christ in Abingdon, VA. In addition to...
Marion Frances Murray
Jun 10, 2014
Abingdon, VA – Marion Frances Murray, age 79, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at Bristol Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Mrs. Murray was born in Honaker, VA to the late Burk John Ray and Flora Ray Carrier. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her sister, Ernestine Dunn,...
Lewis Preston Montgomery
Jun 5, 2014
Bristol, TN – Lewis Preston Montgomery, age 82, passed on Thursday, June 5, 2014, at his home in the Offset Community. Lewis and his wife owned and operated Montgomery & Sons Store and Minnow Farm for many years. Mr. Montgomery was a member of South Chapel Baptist Church and enjoyed farming and sitting in his front porch swing. He is...
Nina Edith Farmer Latham
Jun 5, 2014
Abingdon, VA – Nina Edith Farmer Latham, age 63, passed on Thursday, June 5, 2014, at Grace Health Care. She loved the outdoors, to socialize, and was more concerned with others than herself. She is preceded in death by her parents, Luther Clarence Farmer and Ella Mandy Mae Griffey Farmer, and three sisters. Nina is survived by her daughter, Debbie...
Peggy D. Coomes
Jun 5, 2014
Richmond, VA- Peggy D. Coomes, October 21, 1921 - June 5, 2014. Peggy Coomes passed away recently at The Hermitage in Richmond, VA, where she had been a resident for the past few years. She was born in Wytheville, VA to Joseph Ernest and Effie Amanda Delp, grew up in Gate City, VA, and attended Madison College. Peggy was preceded...
Michael Lewis Wood
Jun 5, 2014
Abingdon, VA – Mr. Michael Lewis Wood, age 63, passed away Thursday June 5, 2014 in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mike was born, raised, and lived in Coshocton, OH before moving to Abingdon 12 years ago. Mr. Wood was a U.S. Navy Veteran and served in Vietnam. During his time in Coshocton, he served as the Captain of the...
Joyce R. Bassham
Jun 4, 2014
Abingdon, VA – Mrs. Joyce R. Bassham, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2014 at Johnson City Medical Center. Joyce was born and raised in Redding, PA to the late Ithamar Benedict Rettgers and Laura Hartstine Rettgers. After marriage, she and her family lived throughout the country due her husband’s military career before moving to Abingdon in 1971....
Jane Wingo Blevins
Jun 3, 2014
Abingdon, VA – Jane Wingo Blevins, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at her home. She was born to the late Moody Thompson Wingo and Meda Belle Witten Wingo on March 4, 1934 in Mercer County, WV. She was a graduate of Tennessee High School, where she was a cheerleader, and continued her education at Johnston Memorial...
Margaret Merryman Lanham
Jun 2, 2014
Emory, VA – Dr. Margaret Merryman Lanham, age 98, passed on Monday, June 2, 2014, at the home of her niece. Margaret was an English professor for many years at Averett University and moved from Danville, VA to Emory, VA in 2008 to live with her sister. She was a member of Emory United Methodist Church and was preceded in...
Hazel Widner Nelson
Jun 2, 2014
Abingdon, VA – Hazel Marie Widner Nelson, age 82, passed away on Monday June 2, 2014 at Grace Healthcare. Mrs. Nelson was a lifelong resident of Washington County, VA. She was Baptist in faith and constantly shared Psalm 23, as it was her favorite Bible verse. Her joys in life were her family, flowers, and gardening. She especially loved to...
Revonda M. Hollandsworth
Jun 1, 2014
Abingdon, VA – Revonda M. Hollandsworth, age 90, passed away on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born in Washington County, VA on February 14, 1924. She attended the Abingdon Church of Christ. She was a homemaker and served as a minister’s wife meeting the needs of many people day or night. She was a true...
Vivian Blackburn Gentry
May 31, 2014
Abingdon, VA- On a beautiful spring day, May 31, 2014 Vivian Blackburn Gentry, age 92, passed peacefully from her home and earthly life to her heavenly reward and reunion with her beloved husband, Homer S. Gentry. Vivian was born October 10, 1921 to the late Reverend Edward E. and Ollie Clawson Blackburn of Todd, NC. She was preceded in death...
Lula Cox
May 31, 2014
Abingdon, VA – Lula Laken Cox, age 91, went to be with Jesus, on Saturday, May 31, 2014, at the home of her daughter, Mary Cox. Mrs. Cox was a native of Mendota, VA and was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Calvin Cox, and two daughters. Survivors include her sons, Bobby Cox, Donnie Cox, Jimmy Cox,...
Jerry Ann Ratcliff
May 30, 2014
Mrs. Jerry Ann Ratcliff, age 65, passed away on Friday, May 30, 2014 at the Wellmont Hospice House. She was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church in Glade Spring, VA, the Washington County Breast Cancer Support Group, and the Southview Estates Extension Club. She also volunteered for the American Cancer Society and Relay for Life. She was born to the...
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