Obituaries
Patricia Ann Yarber Bise
Nov 30, 2013
Patricia "Pat" Ann Yarber Bise, age 74, passed away on November 30, 2013 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born on April 15, 1939 in Charlestown, WV to the late Don and Katherine Yarber and moved to Glade Spring, VA at age 5. She was a lifelong resident of Glade Spring, VA, and a member of Rosedale Baptist Church. Pat...
Shirley Ann Goodman
Nov 28, 2013
Shirley Ann Goodman, age 77, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2013 at her residence in Lebanon, TN. Shirley was a graduate of Bethel High School and lived most of her life in Bristol, TN before moving to Lebanon, TN last year. Mrs. Goodman was preceded in death by her parents, Norman Hamm and Ruby Allen Hamm, and her husband,...
Sheila Anita Linkous
Nov 27, 2013
Mrs. Sheila Anita Linkous, age 63, passed away at her home on Wednesday November 27, 2013. She was predeceased by her husband Clayton Marshal Linkous in 1997. Survivors include her son Steven Linkous and wife Bivian of Castlewood, VA; grandson and center of her life Brandon Linkous. A cryptside service for Mrs. Sheila Anita Linkous will be held on Monday...
Clarence Lowe Jr.
Nov 26, 2013
Clarence Lowe, Jr., age 70, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 26, 2013, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Mr. Lowe was a member of Holston Valley Baptist Church and owner of Jr. Lowe Construction. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence H. Lowe and Winnie May Watson Lowe. He is survived by his wife of 50...
Jimmie Lee Countiss
Nov 23, 2013
Jimmie Lee Countiss, age 84, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2013 at his home following an extended illness. He was born on October, 22, 1929 in Honaker, VA. The family later relocated to Abingdon, VA where Jimmie attended William King High School and Emory and Henry College in Emory, VA. He graduated from Virginia Tech in 1955 with a...
Cara Sue Dollar Gentry
Nov 22, 2013
Cara Sue Dollar Gentry, age 73, a former resident of Abingdon and a resident of Ashe County, North Carolina, passed away Friday, November 22, 2013 at Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center in Danville, Kentucky. She was born April 27, 1940 in Baldwin, NC to the late Theadore Worth Dollar and Vea Johnson Dollar. Along with her parents, she was preceded...
Freddie Lee Harless Sr.
Nov 21, 2013
Mr. Freddie Lee Harless, Sr., age 60, passed away Thursday, November 21, 2013, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Mr. Harless was a native of Russell County Virginia, but had lived in Abingdon for the past 40 years. He was a member of the Abingdon Church of the Nazarene. During his working years, he was employed at Mid-Mountain Foods. He was known...
Katherine Boyd Munsey VanHorn
Nov 20, 2013
Katherine Boyd Munsey VanHorn, age 82, passed on Wednesday, November 20, 2013, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She received a Bachelor's Degree in Education from ETSU and a Master's Degree from the University of Virginia. Katherine taught in the Russell County, Virginia school system for 34 years and had a lifetime membership in VEA and NEA. She was a member...
Carolyn Jeanette Blaylock
Nov 18, 2013
Mrs. Carolyn Jeanette Blaylock, age 69, went to be with the Lord on Monday November 18, 2013 at Grace Healthcare in Abingdon, VA. She was a lifelong resident of the Benhams Community, where she was a member of the Shiloh Freewill Baptist Church. At the Church, she served numerous years as the church secretary/treasurer and Sunday School Teacher. In addition...
Pauline Browning McConnell
Nov 15, 2013
Pauline Browning "Polly" McConnell, age 91, passed on Friday, November 15, 2013, following a brief illness. Mrs. McConnell was a member of Rock Spring Presbyterian Church and attended Shady Grove Methodist Church. Polly was preceded in death by her parents, James Edward Browning and Clara Thayer Browning; husband, Harold W. McConnell; brothers, Tivis J. (Ottelene) Browning and John (Jean) Browning;...
Junior Lee Steffey
Nov 14, 2013
Junior Lee "Jim" Steffey, age 64, passed on Thursday, November 14, 2013, at his home. Jim was born in Red Ash, VA and moved to Washington County as a child. He was preceded in death by his parents, Millard Lee Steffey and Mary Lucille Rose Steffey; brother, Reece Steffey; and sister, Mary Ray. He is survived by his wife of...
Imajean S. Heisler
Nov 13, 2013
Imajean S. Heisler, age 80, passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at her home. She was a real estate agent for Century 21 in Abingdon for nearly 20 years. She was also an avid gardener and enjoyed cooking. She was born to the late Ambrose Smith and Ida Hamm Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Thelma Lee
Nov 12, 2013
Thelma Lee, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. At this time no arrangements have been made. The family of Thelma Lee is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service & Crematory, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 623-2700
Havard Smeltzer Shortt
Nov 9, 2013
Havard Smeltzer Shortt, age 97, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Grace Healthcare. He was a native of Abingdon, VA but lived in Baltimore, MD for a short period of time while employed by the Glen L. Martin Aircraft Company. He was a veteran of the Army Air Corps having served during World War...
Frances M. Fern
Nov 9, 2013
Frances M. Fern, age 100, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 9, 2013 at Valley Health Care Center surrounded by her family. She was the last surviving child of the late Andrew and Frances Fern. She worked on the family farm as a young girl and later worked as a seamstress at Harwood. She was of the...
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.
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
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
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
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...
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