Obituaries

Donna Lee Behm

Donna Lee Behm

Aug 11, 2013

Donna Lee Behm of Abingdon, VA, was carried by angels to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, August 11, 2013, after her courageous struggle with breast cancer. Born October 13, 1956 in Nashville, TN, Donna is predeceased by her father, Donald Franklin Behm. She is survived by her mother, Euline Hudspeth Behm of Franklin, TN; her...

Charles William Davidson

Charles William Davidson

Aug 10, 2013

Mr. Charles William "C.W." Davidson, age 82, slipped peacefully into Glory on August 10, 2013 following complications from Parkinson's disease. He was born on February 11, 1931 in Plasterco, VA to the late Ernest William and Mollie Boyd Davidson. C.W. graduated from Glade Spring High School and attended VPI. He served as superintendent of the board plant at US Gypsum...

Gertrude Lilly Alt

Gertrude Lilly Alt

Aug 8, 2013

Gertrude Lilly Alt, age 97, passed away Thursday, August 8, 2013 at NHC Healthcare in Bristol, VA. She retired from Springfield State Hospital in Sykesville, MD and was a member of Anderson Street United Methodist Church. She was born to the late Charles Fayette Lilly and Etta Counts Lilly on April 13, 1916. She was also preceded in death by...

Diana Elizabeth Shotynski

Diana Elizabeth Shotynski

Aug 7, 2013

Diana Elizabeth Shotynski, age 54 and of the Hayter's Gap community, passed on Wednesday, August 7, 2013, at Abingdon Health and Rehab Center. Diana was born and raised in the Philadelphia, PA area and moved to Abingdon 20 years ago where she worked as a water purification engineer. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. She is...

Lois Jean Pagliasotti

Lois Jean Pagliasotti

Aug 5, 2013

Lois Jean Pagliasotti, age 73, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2013 at her daughter's home in Bristol, TN. She attended One Way Ministries. She was born to the late James Wilson Sutherland and Carolina Almeda Boyd Sutherland on February 2, 1940. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of over 50 years, Joseph Angelo Pagliasotti; stillborn...

Robert Howard Hall

Robert Howard Hall

Aug 4, 2013

Robert H. Hall, age 71, passed on Sunday, August 4, 2013, at the Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, TN. Robert was a Deacon and held numerous positions at Glade Spring Church of God of Prophecy. He also spent 19 years in Maryland as a welder in the shipyards before moving back to Washington County, VA where he continued his career...

Eula Lee Skeen

Eula Lee Skeen

Aug 4, 2013

Eula Lee Skeen, age 83 and a resident of Westminister, MD, died Sunday, August 4, 2013 at Carroll Hospital Center. Born on June 30, 1930 in Abingdon, VA, she was the daughter of the late Leonard F. and Bessie Rourke Norris. She was the wife of the late James Denver Skeen, Sr., who predeceased her on April 30, 2008. She...

Georgia Marie Widener

Georgia Marie Widener

Aug 2, 2013

Georgia Marie Widener, age 79, went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 2, 2013 at her home. She was born to the late Burg Preston Montgomery and Mary Blevins Montgomery on January 7, 1934. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, Herbert Alfred Widener; brother, Danville Montgomery; and three sisters, Bonnie Denton,...

James (Jay) Brown

James (Jay) Brown

Aug 1, 2013

James (Jay) Brown, age 83, passed away Thursday, August 1, 2013, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Richlands and had lived in the Meadowview area for 58 years. He retired from Sprint after 34 years of service. Jay loved the outdoors, as was evidenced by his enjoyment of hunting, fishing and gardening. He was a longtime member...

Delores Mae Modic Rash

Delores Mae Modic Rash

Aug 1, 2013

Delores Mae Modic Rash, age 71, passed on Thursday, August 1, 2013, at Graystone Healthcare in Blountville, TN. She is preceded in death by her parents, as well as her first husband, Albert Toomey, and second husband, Jack Rash. She is survived by two sons, Albert Toomey of Bland, VA and Kenneth Toomey of Meadowview, VA; two daughters, Shirley (Jimmie)...

Vecie P. Williams

Vecie P. Williams

Jul 31, 2013

Vecie P. Horton Williams, age 89 of the Black Hollow Community, went home to be with her Lord in Glory on Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at her home. Born June 29, 1924 in Ronda, NC, she was the late daughter Emmett and Beatrice Burchette Horton. Vecie lived in Darlington, MD before moving to Abingdon. She was a devoted wife and...

Mary Marie Martin

Mary Marie Martin

Jul 30, 2013

Mary M. Blackwell Martin of Emory, VA heeded the call of her Heavenly Father and entered into His presence on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 at Wellmont Hospice House. She was born to the late George W. Blackwell and Sallie Helton Blackwell of the Blackwell Chapel Community of Meadowview, VA on December 3, 1925. She was also preceded in death by...

Zita Marie Witte Pojeta

Zita Marie Witte Pojeta

Jul 30, 2013

Zita Marie Witte Pojeta, BSN, age 70, a retired O.R. Nurse, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 30, 2013 in the comfort of her home. She received her Nursing Certificate from Maryville College and her BSN from St. Louis University. She was of the Catholic faith. She was born to the late Steven Witte and Martina Fanning...

Jackie Coogan Lester

Jackie Coogan Lester

Jul 27, 2013

Jackie Coogan Lester passed on July 27th, 2013. Born in Lester's Cove in Tazewell County, Va. April 4th, 1922, he was 91 years old. He was the son of Benjamin Harrison and Myrtle Bell Horne Lester. He was later adopted and raised by Frank Bundy Lester, Mozelle Lester, and step-mother Lillian Rush Lester after his mother's death. He attended Cleveland...

Lydia Lee Josephine Doss

Lydia Lee Josephine Doss

Jul 24, 2013

Lydia Lee Josephine Doss, age 101, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 24, 2013 at Johnston Memorial Hospital surrounded by her family. She was a member of Faith Fellowship Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of 55 years, Luther Blaine Doss; son, Carl Joe Doss; and daughter, Shirley Hutton. She is survived by three...

Billy Jack Hackney

Billy Jack Hackney

Jul 22, 2013

Billy Jack Hackney, age 74, passed away at his home on Monday, July 22, 2013. He was a member and elder of the First Christian Church of Abingdon. Mr. Hackney was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He is preceded in death by his parents, Willie and Gladys Ramey Hackney. He is survived by...

Betty Barron McCue

Betty Barron McCue

Jul 22, 2013

Betty Barron McCue, age 92, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2013 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She attended Columbia University and was a graduate of Samaritan Hospital School of Nursing in Troy, NY. She was a United States Army Veteran of World War II having served as a 1st Lieutenant in the Nurse Corps. She was a member of Sinking...

Lola Elizabeth Abel Hutton

Lola Elizabeth Abel Hutton

Jul 20, 2013

Lola Elizabeth Abel Hutton passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was a member of Abingdon Baptist Church and was an avid gardener. She was born to the late David Alexander Abel and Rosa McCray Abel. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Ancel C. Hutton, Jr.; and sister, Ottolene Abel. She...

Mary Sue Davidson Bare

Mary Sue Davidson Bare

Jul 20, 2013

Mary Sue Davidson Bare, age 89, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2013 at her home. She was born in Saltville, VA a daughter of the late Thomas Aker Davidson and Mintie Clear Davidson. Mrs. Bare was a graduate of William King High School Class of 1942. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband,...

Tommy Green Tiller

Tommy Green Tiller

Jul 16, 2013

Tommy Green Tiller, age 58, passed on Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Tommy was born and raised in the Mingo County area of West Virginia. He spent much time living in Beckley, WV and Welch, WV before moving to Washington County in 1980. He was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. Mr. Tiller is preceded in death...

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