Obituaries
Dwight Allen Boyd
Nov 20, 2011
Dwight Allen Boyd, 58, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2011. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County, son of the late Ernest Boyd and Annie Adkins Boyd. He was a 1971 graduate of Patrick Henry High School and had attended Virginia Highlands Community College and East Tennessee State University. For seven years, Allen worked in a dental laboratory and...
Emma Josephine Polen Surber
Nov 18, 2011
Emma Josephine Polen Surber, age 83, passed from this life into Paradise on November 18, 2011. She was born in Hopedale, Ohio on December 11, 1927 to Herman Mason Polen and Margaret Ann Heisler Polen. She was preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, four sisters and her loving husband, Winfred Luther Surber. Mrs. Surber was a member of...
Jeffery Von Willis
Nov 18, 2011
On November 18, 2011, Jeffery Von Willis, 51, son of Millie Phipps Willis of Abingdon and the late Leonard Von Willis, went with the angels to join his daddy in heaven and to be with Jesus. Besides his mother, Jeff is also survived by his sister, Rebecca Ann Willis of Abingdon. The family wishes to thank the many wonderful people...
Halvie Junior Mitchell
Nov 18, 2011
Halvie Junior Mitchell, born on Easter Sunday, April 1, 1922, passed away November 18, 2011. He was preceded in death by his wife, Winnie Bott Mitchell; one son, Roger Mitchell; and his brother, Ralph Mitchell. He is survived by his son, Gearl Mitchell and wife, Patty of Bristol, VA; five daughters: Doris Mitchell of Bristol, VA; Dorothy Browder of Blountville,...
Hobart M. McCall
Nov 18, 2011
"Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of the Lord forever." Psalm 23 Hobart M. McCall, 91, passed away Friday, November 18, 2011, at Valley Healthcare in Chilhowie, VA. Born December 4, 1919, he was a native of Washington County, Virginia and was a son of the...
Cora Jensen Dykesten
Nov 18, 2011
Cora Jensen Dykesten, age 93, passed away on Friday, November 18, 2011. She was preceded in death by her husband, Archie and her son, Ronald. Survivors include his children, Betty (George) Horogh, Hayward, CA, Nancy (Lyle) Richey, Ft. Bragg, CA, Judy McCardle, Abingdon, VA, John (Zofia) Dykesten, Big Bear, CA, Jane (Kurt) Humphries, Abingdon VA, Cathy (Randy) Warn, Lexington SC,...
Maddison Kelly Snead
Nov 15, 2011
Maddison Kelly Snead passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2011. She was a beautiful, two year-old little girl with blonde hair and blue eyes. She was spunky and full of life. Maddison never met a stranger and loved everyone. She will be greatly missed by everyone that knew her. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Wayne Widener and...
Kathleen Lester-Edwards
Nov 15, 2011
Kathleen Lester-Edwards was born in Grundy, Virginia on November 13, 1929, to Cornelius and Vallie Wallace Lester. She graduated from Grundy High School in 1946 and received her B.A. degree from Radford University. She then continued her education, receiving a Master's Degree in Education from the University of Virginia. After a successful teaching career throughout Virginia, Kathleen turned her attention...
Harmon E. Pickle
Nov 15, 2011
Harmon E. Pickle, age 79, who had served the Lord faithfully, was called to his heavenly home Tuesday, November 15, 2011. He was born, May 7, 1932 to the late Lee and Mary McNew Pickle. Harmon retired from the Department of Forestry after 33 years of employment. He enjoyed farming and gardening. Harmon was a member of Fletcher's Chapel. In...
Larry W. Bradley
Nov 13, 2011
Larry W. Bradley died Sunday, November 13, 2011 at Johnston Memorial Hospital following an extended illness. Larry was always a Marine, a good and fair man with a great smile, who had many friends. He was always active in community and civic affairs. He served on the board of directors of various banks and the Board of Directors of the...
John Hinchey
Nov 13, 2011
Mr. John "Blair" Hinchey, age 82, of Abingdon, Virginia went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 13, 2011. Blair was retired from Southern States Cooperative in Abingdon, Virginia, was a farmer in Washington County, and served as a member of the Washington County Farm Bureau Board of Directors for many years. He was an elder at...
Robert Keith McQuiston
Nov 12, 2011
Robert Keith McQuiston passed away Saturday, November 12, 2011, at his home. He was born May 15, 1946 in California to the late Earl D. and Viola Hayner McQuiston. Robert served in the United States Air Force. He worked for American Airlines for 29 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Earl D....
Oscar "June" Tignor Jr.
Nov 9, 2011
Oscar "June" Tignor, Jr., 58, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at his home on Brumley Gap Road. He was born in 1953 a baby boy of the late Oscar and Ruby Tignor. He became a man early in life. He was a friend and father to all who grew up in the Brumley Gap community. He was a...
Christine Burke Hardwick
Nov 9, 2011
Christine Burke Hardwick, 79, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was born March 15, 1932 in Abingdon and was a daughter of the late Joe and Willis Brown Burke. She retired as co-owner of Burke Print Shop and she had been the Manager of Second Harvest Food Bank. In addition to her...
Ernest Alan Broughton
Nov 8, 2011
Ernest "Ernie" Alan Broughton, 46, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2011 in the home of very special friends after a brief illness. Ernie was the owner of Abingdon Computer Services and touched the lives of many in southwestern Virginia in the last 10 years he has lived here. A celebration of Ernie's life will be held on Sunday, November 13,...
Reese Kyle Green
Nov 7, 2011
Reese Kyle Green, 6 months, 17 days, passed away on Monday, November 7, 2011. He was the son of Candace Land and Jason Green; grandson to Stan and Regina Green of Abingdon and Charlie Land of Georgia. He is also survived by a large loving family. The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, November 12, 2011 in...
Lawrence "Peter" Percival IV
Nov 6, 2011
Lawrence (Peter) Percival, IV, died on Sunday, November 6, 2011 at his home in Abingdon, Virginia. Memorial arrangements will be announced at a future date. The family of Lawrence (Peter) Percival, IV is being cared for by Farris Cremation and Funeral Center, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA 24210 (276) 623-2700.
Frances Lucille Snodgrass
Nov 5, 2011
Frances Lucille Snodgrass, age 91 passed away Saturday, November 5, 2011 at Wellmont Hospice House. She was born in Meadowview, VA on March 8, 1920 and was the daughter of the late George and Sally Blackwell. Mrs. Snodgrass was a member of Blackwell's Chapel Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred...
George H. Humphreys Jr.
Nov 5, 2011
George H. "Joe" Humphreys, Jr., 73, went to be with the Lord Saturday, November 5, 2011 at his home. He was born June 21, 1938 in Washington County, VA and was a son of the late George H. Humphreys, Sr. and Annie Glass Humphreys. He served his country in the U.S. Army and had retired from Norfolk Southern after 38...
Claude L. McNew
Nov 5, 2011
Claude L. McNew, 88, passed away peacefully Saturday. November 5, 2011. Claude was born January 7, 1923 in Washington County, VA. He served as Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army and was part of the 141 Engineer Combat Battalion that fought in Normandy of D-Day, June 6, 1944. He was a retired employee of United Parcel Service. He is preceded...
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