Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Betty Faye St.John Heath
Jul 15, 2013
Betty Faye St. John Heath, age 74, passed on Monday, July 15, 2013, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Betty loved spending time outside, loved animals, and loved spending time with with her granddaughter, Angela Faye, and dog, Prissy. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles D. St. John and Ruth Virginia Thomas St. John; brothers, Sammy and Eddie...
Henry Dean Rowe
Jul 15, 2013
Henry Dean Rowe, age 77, passed on Monday, July 15, 2013, at Holston Valley Medical Center. Henry was born and raised in Buchanan County, VA and moved to Abingdon in 1985. He was Veteran of the U.S. Army and loved to garden, fish, hunt, and spend time outdoors. Mr. Rowe was a self employed diesel mechanic and had also worked...
Ruby Violet Kestner Wynegar
Jul 12, 2013
Ruby Violet Kestner Wynegar, age 96, passed on Friday, July 12, 2013, at her home on North Fork River Road. Ruby was a resident of Washington County her whole life and was a 1934 graduate of Hamilton High School in Mendota, VA. She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Greendale Chapel. Mrs. Wynegar loved gardening, reading,...
Markcus Ray Salyers
Jul 10, 2013
Markcus Ray Salyers, age 76, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 10, 2013. He retired from Ford Motor Company after 36 years and 9 months and enjoyed woodworking. He was a member of Trigg Street Church of God. He will always be remembered as a wonderful Christian husband and a loving father. He was born to the...
David Charles Cole Jr.
Jul 8, 2013
David Charles Cole, Jr. passed away on Monday July 8, 2013 at his home. He was the world's greatest tree climber! David was born on December 26, 1958 in Elkton, MD and lived in Texas and Delaware before coming to Virginia. His lifelong work was a climber in the tree service business. He was preceded in death by his father...
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