Obituaries
Alva Kilby McPherson
Jan 26, 2013
Alva Kilby "Nana" McPherson, age 89, passed on Saturday, January 26, 2013, at her grandson's home in Abingdon, VA. Alva was born on May 10, 1923, in Bath, NC and spent most of her life in the Chesapeake, VA area before moving to Abingdon three years ago. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Dora Kilby; husband...
Mildred Marie Copenhaver McThenia
Jan 25, 2013
Mildred Marie Copenhaver McThenia, age 75, passed on Friday, January 25, 2013, at Grace Health Care. She was a member of Palestine Baptist Church in Abingdon where she was involved in many of the church ministries as her health allowed. She is preceded in death by her husband Donald Dean McThenia, her parents Preston and Marie Copenhaver. She is survived...
Gary Allen Blackburn
Jan 24, 2013
Gary Allen Blackburn, age 74, of Knoxville passed away on January 24, 2013. He was preceded in death by his mother Velma Blackburn, formerly of Glade Spring, VA and father G.A.Blackburn. He is survived by his brother Bobby Blackburn and sister-in-law Sharli Blackburn of Troutville, VA ; niece Martha Blackburn of Atlanta; uncle Paul Tuell and aunt Betty Jo Tuell,...
Billie Patricia Knight
Jan 23, 2013
Billie Patricia Knight, age 84, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 23, 2013 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was a member Valley Street Baptist Church. She was born to the late James Ray Morton and Edith Bailey Morton. She is also preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Paul Knight; daughter, Lisa Knight; grandson, Samuel...
Coy Vernon Tate
Jan 22, 2013
Coy Vernon Tate, age 85, passed on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at Greystone Healthcare Center in Blountville, TN. Vernon was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII and was a member of Bristol VFW Post 6975. Mr. Tate drove a truck for many years for the Teamster's Union. He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Stuart Tate and Elizabeth...
Shirley A. Bordwine
Jan 21, 2013
Shirley A. Bordwine, age 91, our devoted mother, granny and great-granny, went to be with her parents, husband and siblings on Monday, January 21, 2013 at the Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, TN. Until her health declined, she loved working with her flowers and antiques. She is preceded in death by her parents, Andrew J. and Nannie E. Sutherland Arrington;...
James Franklin Hearl
Jan 18, 2013
James Franklin Hearl, age 79, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 18, 2013, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was of the Baptist faith and retired from Builder's Supermarket after 43 years. He was born to the late Joseph Daniel Hearl and Clara Pippin Hearl on December 7, 1933 in Washington County, VA. He is also preceded in...
James Alexander Eades
Jan 17, 2013
James Alexander Eades, a life-long resident of Washington County, went home to be with his Lord at his residence on Thursday, January 17, 2013. Mr. Eades was a 1955 graduate of Greendale High School. From a very early age, Jim learned everything he could and loved everything about cars from repairing them, painting, and driving them to buying, selling and...
Everett W. Sutphin
Jan 16, 2013
Everett W. "Buddy" Sutphin, age 76, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 16, 2013. He was a member of Seven Mile Ford Methodist Church and a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was also an avid collector of trains. He was born to the late Everett Washington Sutphin and Hallie Vaughn Sutphin Prather. He is...
Paul D. Ross Sr.
Jan 13, 2013
Paul D. Ross, Sr., age 84, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Wellmont Hospice House. He was a veteran of the United States Army and retired as Director of Police from Norfolk and Western Railroad and Norfolk Southern Railroad after 34 years of service. He was born to the late Reverend Paul Ross and Pearl Adkins Ross in...
Robert Daniel Chappell
Jan 13, 2013
Robert Daniel Chappell, age 72, passed on Sunday, January 13, 2012 at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie, VA. He was a native of Abingdon where he spent most of his life. He was a member of Charles Wesley United Methodist Church. Mr. Chappell held a Masters Degree in Mathematics and worked as a mathematician for the National Oceanic and...
Edith Fletcher McClanahan
Jan 13, 2013
Edith Fletcher McClanahan, age 96, passed on Sunday, January 13, 2013 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Formerly of Home Creek, VA Edith relocated to Abingdon, VA in 1979. She was a member of Macedonia Church of Christ. She was born to the late Rufus Fletcher and Garnie Nuchols Fletcher. She is also preceded in death by her husband and love of...
Elizabeth M. Price
Jan 11, 2013
Elizabeth M. Price "Lib", born May 26, 1919, passed away peacefully Friday, January 11, 2013 at Grace Health Care. Mrs. Price was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Henry Aston Price, her parents, Horace B. Maiden, Sr. and Lelia Branch Davis Maiden, her siblings, Sue Maiden Callihan, Jack L. Maiden, Horace B. Maiden, Jr., and John P....
David Wayne Heath
Jan 9, 2013
David Wayne Heath "Dickie", age 46, passed away on Wednesday, January 9, 2013. He is preceded in death by his grandparents, Conley and Ruth Owens. He is survived by his parents, Bobby Joe Heath and Nellie Christine Heath of Glade Spring, VA; two daughters, Amber Heath and KayLeigh Heath of Damascus, VA; sister, Donna Sue Musick and husband Tom of...
Archie Lee Brummitt
Jan 7, 2013
Archie Lee Brummitt, age 74, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 7, 2013 at his home. He is survived by his loving wife of 55 years, Alma Lee "Toots" Brummitt; son, David Brummitt and wife Anita "Jeannie"; brother, Bobby Brummitt; and two sisters, Betty Rasnake and Wanda Green. Funeral services will be private. Those wishing to express...
Aline Combs Greer
Jan 7, 2013
Aline Combs Greer, age 88, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2013 at the Wellmont Hospice House. Aline and her late husband, Conley, owned and operated Greer Jewelers in Abingdon for 42 years. She was a member of Abingdon United Methodist Church for many years where she assisted with preparing communion. Mrs. Greer loved traveling and was a member of...
Dale Howard Thomas Sr.
Jan 6, 2013
Dale Howard Thomas, Sr., age 78, passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith. He was born to the late Ernest Howard Taft Thomas and Myrtle Cumbo Thomas on June 6, 1934 in Washington County, VA. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Hulen William Thomas. He is...
Lillian Irene Haywood
Jan 6, 2013
Lillian Irene Haywood, age 87, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Grace Health Care. She resided in TX most of her life but had spent the past 17 years with her youngest son, Bill, in Abingdon, VA. She was a member of Abingdon Church of Christ. Being a mother and grandmother was the joy...
Lois Webster Maiden
Jan 5, 2013
Lois Webster Maiden, age 92, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2013 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was a member Abingdon Baptist Church and retired from the Meat Department at Piggly Wiggly after several years. She was born to the late Elmer Alonza Webster, Sr. and Sue Letitia Hagy Webster in Washington County, VA on February 8, 1920. She is...
Beulah Mae Browning
Jan 1, 2013
"Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall; but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint." Isaiah 40:30-31 Beulah Mae Browning, age 84, passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2013, at Abingdon Health...
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