Obituaries

Gerald Griffin

Gerald Griffin

Nov 6, 2013

Gerald Griffin, age 64, passed on Wednesday, November 6, 2013. At this time no arrangements have been made. Mr. Griffin is in the care of Farris Cremation & Funeral Center, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 623-2700.

Morris R. Jordan Sr.

Morris R. Jordan Sr.

Nov 6, 2013

Morris R. Jordan, Sr., age 88, of Abingdon, VA and formerly of Coeburn, VA, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at Abingdon Health and Rehab Center. He was a member of Abingdon Baptist Church and a veteran of the United States Navy having served during World War II. He was born in Wise County, VA a son of the...

John R. Robinson

John R. Robinson

Nov 4, 2013

John Randolph Robinson II, age 80, a lifelong resident of Glade Spring, VA passed away on November 4, 2013 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was the son of the late, Mahlon L. Robinson and Bess McCall Robinson. After graduating from Emory and Henry College in 1955 with a degree in Economics, he served in the United States Army as a...

Donald Lee Venable

Donald Lee Venable

Nov 2, 2013

Donald Lee ââ?¬Ë?Don' Venable, age 78, passed away at his residence Saturday morning, November 2, 2013. Don was from the Blackwell's Chapel community, worked for the Triplett Logging Company for several years, and was an avid fisherman. He was currently a volunteer at Johnston Memorial Hospital where he shuttled numerous folks from the parking lot to the hospital on his...

Carrie Ann Jackson Kimery

Carrie Ann Jackson Kimery

Oct 30, 2013

�A tribute to honor a beautiful life� Carrie Ann Jackson Kimery, age 33, passed away after a 21 year battle with brain cancer. First diagnosed at 12, her health challenges did not keep her from enjoying life. Through her 20 year battle, she never lost her love of animals (especially her beloved Chihuahua, Ginger), nor her caring bright spirit toward...

Jennie Meade Hayter

Jennie Meade Hayter

Oct 29, 2013

Jennie Meade Hayter, age 85, passed on Tuesday, October 29, 2013, at Grace Health Care. Jennie was born in Nicklesville, VA to the late Harrison and Cynthia Lawson Meade. She was a 1947 Graduate of Nicklesville High School and a 1952 Graduate of the Johnston Memorial Hospital School of Nursing. After becoming a registered nurse, Jennie made her home in...

William Douglas Fleenor

William Douglas Fleenor

Oct 29, 2013

Mr. William Douglas "Bud" Fleenor, age 80, passed away Tuesday October 29, 2013 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Fleenor was a lifelong resident of Washington County, VA and was a faithful and lifelong member of the Wyndale United Methodist Church. Bud was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served as a Military Policeman. He studied accounting at...

Gary Blair Reynolds

Gary Blair Reynolds

Oct 27, 2013

Mr. Gary Blair Reynolds, age 53, passed away unexpectedly on his birthday Sunday, October 27, 2013. He was a native of Washington County Virginia. He had worked as an automobile body technician and enjoyed ginseng hunting and fishing. Mr. Reynolds is survived by his parents, James Stanley and Dixie Duncan Reynolds of Abingdon; daughter Beverly Thomas and husband Billy of...

James Walter Reynolds Jr.

James Walter Reynolds Jr.

Oct 25, 2013

James Walter Reynolds, Jr., age 43, passed on Friday, October 25, 2013, at Broward Health Imperial Point Hospital in Pompano Beach. Jim was a 1988 Graduate of Lebanon High School and a U.S. Navy veteran having spent time on the U.S.S. Saratoga. Mr. Reynolds worked as an Aviation Electronics Technician and worked all over the country and world before settling...

Leo W. Poisson

Leo W. Poisson

Oct 25, 2013

Mr. Leo W. Poisson, 98, died October 25, 2013 of natural causes at Abingdon Health and Rehab Center. Mr. Poisson was born August 16, 1915 in Acushnet, MA. He was the son of Wallace Poisson and Joanna Ferron Poisson Mercier. He is survived by son, Michael Poisson, wife Krista, and grandson Gregory of Abingdon, VA; sister, Theresa Mercier Faria of...

Suzanne Byrd Eldreth

Suzanne Byrd Eldreth

Oct 23, 2013

Suzanne "Susie" Byrd Eldreth, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents Harry Byrd and Reba Abbott Byrd; and sister, Ainse Jennings. She is survived by her husband of nearly 47 years, Wayne Douglas Eldreth; son, Mark Eldreth of the home; daughter, Kim Reynolds and husband Tony of Abingdon, VA; brother,...

Annie Carolyn Mills Fuqua

Annie Carolyn Mills Fuqua

Oct 23, 2013

Annie Carolyn Mills Fuqua, age 88, passed away suddenly with her daughter and grandson by her side on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Fuqua was a member of Abingdon Baptist Church for over 40 years. Carolyn was born to the late Leon and Beulah Mills in Tabor City, NC on February 20, 1925. In addition to...

Roy Lee Brewer

Roy Lee Brewer

Oct 23, 2013

Roy Lee Brewer, age 70, a member of the Smith Creek Community, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at his home. He was born to the late Clinton Brewer and Bessie Sorah Brewer on July 21, 1943 in Scott County, VA. He retired from Bristol Compressors where he held several positions and most recently worked in maintenance. He accepted...

Martha Mae Gunther

Martha Mae Gunther

Oct 22, 2013

Martha M. Gunther, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church and the Abingdon Area Newcomer's Book Club and Bridge Club. She was born to the late Warren Booth and Frances Carr Booth. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother,...

Doris Ann Spangler Walton

Doris Ann Spangler Walton

Oct 22, 2013

Doris Ann Spangler Walton, 78, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Piedmont Newnan Hospital. She was born on July 9, 1935 in Williamson, West Virginia to A.H "Reese" and Mary Spangler. She is preceded in death by her husband, W.H. "Tubby" Walton, Jr. Doris had been a resident of Newnan, GA for 13 years after moving from Abingdon,...

Benny Cyle Presley

Benny Cyle Presley

Oct 20, 2013

Benny Cyle Presley, age 77, passed on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at Grace Health Care. Mr. Presley was of the Baptist faith and a Vietnam Veteran having retired as a Master Sergeant from the U.S. Air Force after 24 years of service. Benny was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert "Doc"...

Thomas Warren Orr Jr.

Thomas Warren Orr Jr.

Oct 19, 2013

Mr. Thomas Warren Orr, Jr., age 68, passed away Saturday October 19, 2013 at Valley Healthcare Center. Mr. Orr was born November 21, 1944 in Newport News, VA to the late Thomas Warren Orr, Sr. and Helen Trussell Orr. Tom spent much of his time searching for Indian relics and loved American Civil War history. He is survived by his...

Martha Ann Singleton Williams

Martha Ann Singleton Williams

Oct 17, 2013

Martha Ann Singleton Williams, age 62, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at her home. Martha attended Woodland Baptist Church and the "Open the Eyes of My Heart" Bible Study at Faith Baptist Church. Mrs. Williams was born and raised in Abingdon, VA and lived numerous places throughout her life including living 20 years in...

Corbett Lee Hunt

Corbett Lee Hunt

Oct 15, 2013

Corbett Lee Hunt, age 43, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. The family of Corbett Lee Hunt is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service & Crematory, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210 (276-623-2700).

Mary Jewell Sowards

Mary Jewell Sowards

Oct 13, 2013

Mrs. Mary Jewell Sowards, age 88, passed away on Sunday October 13, 2013 at the Hospice House in Bristol, TN. She had lived in St. Augustine, FL prior to moving to Bristol, TN 5 years ago. Her faith was Baptist. Mrs. Sowards was predeceased by her husband James Sowards and son Jimmy Sowards. She is survived by 2 daughters; Joyce...

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