Obituaries
Ethel Lena Mink
Jul 7, 2011
Ethel Lena Mink, 86, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2011 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was born May 31, 1925 in Russell County, VA and was the daughter of the late Ronald E. and Annis Branson Francisco. She was a retired employee of the Kroger Grocery Company and was of the Methodist faith. In addition to her...
James Bryant Fink
Jul 7, 2011
James Bryant Fink, 57, of Saltville, VA died on July 7, 2011, as a result of an automobile accident. Bryant was a registered nurse and had worked at Russell County Medical Center for the past seven years. He was preceded in death by his father, Eugene F. Fink; and a brother, Tony Fink. Bryant is survived by his wife of...
Naomi Alexandra Vanlear Thomas
Jul 6, 2011
NAOMI ALEXANDRA VANLEAR THOMAS, (Van), 96, Meadowview, Va. died Wednesday, July 6 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Mary Reeves and Ralph Weber in Asheville, NC. Naomi was born on Aug. 31, 1914 in Warm Springs, Bath County, Va. and moved to Meadowview Va. in 1938 where she lived her remaining life. She was a long time member...
Patricia Ann Bowers
Jul 6, 2011
Patricia Ann Bowers, 68, passed away at her home on Wednesday, July 6, 2011. She was born September 17, 1942 and raised in Watauga Co., NC, but had lived most of her life in the Bristol area. She was a dear mother, grandmother and a very giving person, always helping others. She had the deepest love for her grandsons and...
William Samuel Christian
Jul 4, 2011
William Samuel "Sam" Christian, Jr., 62, passed away at home on Monday, July 4, 2011 due to complications of Lou Gehrig's Disease. He was born September 5, 1948 and was raised in Bradshaw, WV. Sam was a United States Marine Corps veteran and had also served with the Army National Guard. He led an active lifestyle, which included a passion...
Barbara Elizabeth King Wilson
Jul 4, 2011
Barbara Elizabeth King Wilson, 104 passed away on Monday, July 4, 2011 at her daughter's home. She was born on September 4, 1906 in Russell County Virginia, a daughter of the late Steven Jett and Martha Lilly King. Barbara was a member of the Oak Grove Methodist Church in Russell County until transferring her membership in 1940 to River View...
David William Barger
Jun 30, 2011
David William Barger, 76, of Meadowview died on Wednesday, June 29, 2011 at his home. Born in Sullivan County, TN, he was born to the late Charlie and Anna Ruth Barger. David was retired from Eastman Construction and attended Mount Carmel Christian Church of Meadowview, VA and Emmanuel Baptist Church of Abingdon, VA. He was a veteran of the U.S....
Pansy Ellen Grady
Jun 29, 2011
Pansy Ellen Puckett Grady, 83, passed away Wednesday, June 29, 2011 in Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Saltville, VA on January 12, 1928 to the late Ira and Bessie Jackson Puckett. Pansy was a lifetime homemaker, loving mother, grandmother and sister. She was known for her generosity and kindness shown to neighbors wherever she lived. She...
Shirley Ann Wimmer
Jun 27, 2011
Shirley Ann Wimmer, 66, of Abingdon passed away on Monday, June 27, 2011 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born to the late Lockard and Margie Herndon. Shirley was the manager of the banner Star Flea Market for the past 23 years. She was a member of Free Pentecostal Assembly. She was preceded in death by...
Jetna Roark Hawkins
Jun 22, 2011
Jetna "Granny" Roark Hawkins, 94, of Abingdon went to be with Jesus on Tuesday, June Wednesday, June 22, 2011. Born in Ashe, County, NC, and lifetime resident of Abingdon she was the daughter of the late Tilson and Ella Roark. She was a faithful member of Solid Rock Baptist Church. She retired from Golan Manufacturing in 1987. She was preceded...
Della Virginia Eskridge
Jun 20, 2011
Della Virginia Eskridge, 87, of Abingdon, VA went to be with her Lord on Monday, June 20, 2011. Della was born to the late Thomas and Laura Reed and was the widow of her husband of 65 years, Herbert Eskridge. She attended Sutherland Community Church in Shady Valley, TN. Della was preceded in death by her sister Ethel Stuart and...
Marsha Lynn Cline Coldiron
Jun 15, 2011
Marsha Lynn Cline Coldiron went to be with the Lord on June 15, 2011. She is survived by five children: Hank and wife Pricilla, Matt, Marie, Sharon and Roger Cline; seven grandchildren: Bobby, Lilly and Dezarae Cline; Sierra and Annabeth Roark; and two unborn; her mother, Marie Hatfield; brother Dwayne and sister Leslie; and a very special best friend, Sharon...
Shirley Gentry McCroskey
Jun 13, 2011
Shirley Gentry McCroskey, 75, born April 6, 1936, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2011 in Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born and raised in Shady Valley, TN but had been a resident of Washington County, VA for over 50 years. She was a graduate of Johnson County High School and Abingdon School of Nursing. She was a...
Randall Wayne Rutledge Sr.
Jun 13, 2011
Randall "Randy" Wayne Rutledge, Sr., 45 born June 30, 1965, went to be with the Lord on Monday, June 13, 2011. He was born in Front Royal, VA and lived most of his life in Washington Co., VA. He attended Friendship Chapel Baptist Church. He was a loving and caring husband and father. His determination to beat cancer inspired many....
Nathan Whaley
Jun 11, 2011
Nathan "Bill" Whaley, 84, of 621 Painter Creek Rd, Bristol, TN passed away on June 11, 2011 at his home of two years, Broadmore Assisted Living. A native of Cucumber W. VA, he was the son of the late Robert and Carrie Whaley. Bill was a member of Suburban Christian Church; he served with great love and dedication for 17...
Mary Ethel Miller
Jun 9, 2011
Mary Ethel Miller, 80, of Abingdon, VA passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, Virginia and lived in the Wyndale community. She had worked as a seamstress at Big Jack Overall Factory in Bristol. She was a member of the Church of God. She is preceded in death...
Imogene Faye Abel
Jun 9, 2011
Imogene Faye Abel, 78, of Abingdon, VA went to be with her Lord on Thursday, June 9, 2011. Imogene was born in Bristol, TN to the late James and Anna Jones. She was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church and had retired from Bristol Compressor after 26 years of service. She loved shopping at yard sales, gardening, cooking, doing...
Bessie Gobble Moore
Jun 8, 2011
Bessie Gobble Moore, 93, of Abingdon, VA went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, June 8, 2011. She was born in Washington County, VA to the late Andrew and Maggie Gobble. She was a member of Lindell Church of Christ. She is preceded in death by her husband George Moore. Bessie is survived by her three daughters, Sylvia Counts...
Pauline Bordwine
Jun 7, 2011
Pauline "Polly" Bordwine, age 84, died Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at her home after an extended illness. She was a graduate of Chilhowie High School and Johnston Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and was employed by Dr. Calvin Miller and Eye Physicians of Southwest Virginia for 25 years. She was active in PTA and PTA Council, as well as Pleasant...
Leonard A. Longelin Jr.
Jun 6, 2011
Leonard A. Longelin, Jr. passed away at home on June 6, 2011. A memorial service will be held on Friday, June 24, 2011 at 6:00 P.M. at 16281 Phipps Farm Road, Abingdon, Virginia.
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