Obituaries
Tibitha Dye Hite
Jan 5, 2012
Tibitha Dye Hite age 92 passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2012 at her home in Abingdon , VA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas S. Hite; her parents, Anthony and Rita Barnett Dye; her sisters, Willie Gobble, Chloe Dye, Beulah Little, Clara Scyphers, Marvie Eldreth, and Bertha Cole. She is survived by her daughter, Norma Hite of...
Elmer E. Kenyon
Jan 3, 2012
Elmer E. Kenyon, 80, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 in Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol , TN. Mr. Kenyon was born June 20, 1931 in Terrytown , New York and was a son of the late George G. and Gertrude Kenyon. He was a volunteer fireman for 50 years in North Terrytown/Sleepy Hollow, NY and was fire chief...
Rebecca "Ann" Cullip White
Jan 2, 2012
Rebecca "Ann "Cullip White, 57, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 2, 2012 at her home. Ann was a well-know resident of Washington County, VA. She was born July 25, 1954 in Abingdon , VA , the beautiful daughter of Robert Glen Cullip, Sr. and Lavinia Humphreys Cullip. Ann worked over 38 years in the banking industry and was the...
Bonnie Gay Montgomery Denton
Dec 31, 2011
Bonnie Montgomery Denton, 85, of the Denton 's Valley Community went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Saturday, December 31, 2011. She was the daughter of the late B.P. and Mary Blevins Montgomery. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Rev. Shannon Lee Denton; a sister, Bertha Montgomery Denton and a brother, Danville Montgomery....
Jessie James Sproles
Dec 25, 2011
Mr. Jessie James Sproles, 74, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2011, at Valley Health Care. He was preceded in death by his sisters Betty Sanford, Sally Alexander, and Colleen Price, and his brother Herman Sproles. He is survived by two sons, Festus "Bud" Sproles and wife Connie of Glade Spring, and Henry Sproles and his significant other Charlotte Carpenter of...
Viola Marie Price
Dec 25, 2011
Mrs. Viola Marie Price, 85, of Abingdon , VA passed away Sunday, December 25, 2011 at Johnston Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Price; one daughter Edna Crisp; a brother, Elmer Greer; and a sister, Stella Thomas. Born in Washington County , Virginia to Ken and Roxie Greer, Mrs. Price was...
Karen "Connie" Dale Brooks
Dec 25, 2011
Mrs. Karen "Connie" Dale Brooks, 65, passed away at her home on Sunday, December 25, 2011. She was born in McDowell County , WV , daughter of the late Willard Addair and Effie Paralee Hughes Addair. She had lived in the Abingdon area for over thirty-five years and had worked at Bristol Compressors. Connie was a member of Woodland Baptist...
Mary Arden Woodby
Dec 25, 2011
MARY A. WOODBY, 90, joined her predeceased husband, Roy Ernest in death on December 25, 2011. Mary was the daughter of predeceased parents, Milton James Arden and Margaret Mae Galliher Arden. Mary was a life-long resident of Washington County , Virginia and a member of the Green Spring Community. She had been a member of the Abingdon Bible Church for...
Gary Marie Baker Mitchell
Dec 25, 2011
Mrs. Gary Marie Baker Mitchell, 79, born November 30, 1932 in Abingdon , VA passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2011, at Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol , TN. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd Walter Mitchell and Alease Baker; her husband, Robert Mitchell, Sr. and four siblings. Survivors include her son, Robert Mitchell, Jr. and wife,...
David Leonidas Hoyle III
Dec 23, 2011
David Leonidas Hoyle III, born March 27, 1938, died at the age of 73 on Friday, December 23, 2011, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon , VA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Frances Hoyle and David Leonidas Hoyle, Jr. David graduated from Aycock School in Henderson , NC and attended NC State University where he studied...
Stella H. Price
Dec 23, 2011
Mrs. Stella H. Price, age 89, passed away Friday, December 23, 2011, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center . She was a graduate of Johnston Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and worked for forty years as a registered nurse. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church , and she enjoyed quilting and reading. Mrs. Price was preceded in death...
Joe Tom Rash
Dec 22, 2011
Joe Tom Rash, age 60, went to spend Christmas with Jesus on Thursday, December 22, 2011. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Joe graduated from Abingdon High School in 1969 and from East Tennessee State University in 1973. He worked for many years at Advance Auto Parts, and he was a regular attendee of Abingdon Baptist Church...
Betty Jones Gilliam
Dec 20, 2011
Betty Jones Gilliam With an endlessly generous heart filled with kindness and love for her family and friends for almost 91 years, Betty Jones Gilliam of both Charlottesville and Abingdon , Virginia , died December 20, 2011, in Charlottesville , surrounded by her family. A rapier wit, mother, grandmother, college art professor, sister, aunt, and active community volunteer, Betty was...
Daisy Nunley
Dec 20, 2011
Daisy Nunley, age 93, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at her home. She was a member of Morning Star Chapel. Daisy loved her family and enjoyed life to the fullest. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and Dora Reynolds Reedy; her husband, Stanley Nunley; one son, Roger Lee Nunley; one grandson, Mark Bandy; two brothers,...
Minnie Lambert Phillips
Dec 20, 2011
Minnie Lambert Phillips, age 96, passed away peacefully in her home in Abingdon , Virginia on December 20, 2011, after several months of declining health. She was born September 24, 1915 in Dickenson County , Virginia , and was one of 16 children of Christley and Cora Lambert. Of this family, only her sister Elsie Green of Wise, Virginia survives...
James Millard Barr
Dec 20, 2011
James "Jim" Millard Barr, 67 went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Millard and Fannie Barr and six brothers. Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Gail Barr; two sons, Derrick Barr and wife, Brittney of Green Cove, VA and Jonathan Barr and wife, Jessica...
Ellen Meadows
Dec 19, 2011
Mrs. Ellen Meadows, age 81, loving wife, mother and grandmother, passed away at her home on Monday, December 19, 2011. She was born in Buchanan County , Virginia and had lived in Oakwood , Virginia before moving to Abingdon twenty years ago. She was a homemaker and a member of Holston Valley Baptist Church . She was preceded in death...
Shirley Lee Rector
Dec 19, 2011
Shirley Lee Rector, age 77, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Monday, December 19, 2011, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon , VA , after a long illness. She graduated from Meadowview High School in 1952 and was a member of Meadowview United Methodist Church . Survivors include her husband, Wayne Rector, the love of her life of...
Bonnie Shupe Offield
Dec 18, 2011
Bonnie Shupe Offield, 78, passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2011 in Indian Path Medical Center in Kingsport , TN. She was born January 15, 1933 and was a daughter of the late Edmond and Elsie Hampton Shupe. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her son and daughter-in-law, Ralph and Connie Offield; brothers, Jim and...
Beulah Mae Clifton
Dec 18, 2011
Beulah Mae Clifton, 81, entered into her eternal rest on Sunday, December 18, 2011 at Johnston Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. She was born June 25, 1930 to Frank and Alpha Wilcox Musser. She stood faithfully by her husband throughout his ministry and was a dedicated mother to her children. Her loving smile will be remembered by so many...
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