Obituaries
Brandon Scott Jackson
Mar 25, 2011
Brandon Scott Jackson, 34, of Abingdon passed away on March 24, 2011 at his home. Brandon was born and raised in Glade Spring, VA; attended Grace Presbyterian Church; graduated from Patrick Henry High School in 1995 where he was very active in football and baseball; and attended Ferrum College. Brandon was a very talented carpenter, and was an avid fisherman,...
Joseph D. Barrett
Mar 24, 2011
Joseph D. "Joe" Barrett, 80, passed away at his home on Thursday, March 24, 2011. He was born August 16, 1930 and was a son of the late Joseph and Kathleen Barrett. Joe was well known as the owner and operator of Washington County Sheet Metal for over 50 years. He was also a veteran of the Korean war. Joe...
Curtis Edgar Woodward
Mar 22, 2011
Curtis Edgar Woodward, 68, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2011, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 9, 1942, in Saltville, VA. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Woodward; his parents, Denton and Irena Goff Woodward; four brothers, Preston, Hugh, Morris and Junior Woodward; two sisters-in-law, Lockie and Doskie Woodward; and a nephew,...
Anthony T. Rackowski
Mar 20, 2011
Anthony T. Rackowski, 78, of Abingdon, VA passed away on , Sunday, March 20, 2011 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Tom was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of Christ the King Catholic Church. Tom is survived by his wife, Susan Rackowski; two daughters, Margie Rackowski of Wilmington, NC, and Marcia Lee Francis of Scottsmoor, FL; a son...
Kyle Blaine Church Sr.
Mar 18, 2011
Kyle Blaine Church, Sr., 63, passed away Friday, March 18, 2011 in Flagstaff, AZ. He liked to fish and spend time with his family. Kyle was born in Clintwood, VA and he was a U.S. Army veteran having served in Vietnam. Kyle was preceded in death by his father, Carson Church; his mother, Gustava Moore Church; and his sister, Mildred...
Earl Milton Rash Jr.
Mar 17, 2011
Earl "Junior" Milton Rash, Jr., 54, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at his residence. Junior had worked for Leonards' Iron Metal and was a construction worker for many years. He is preceded in death by his parents, Earl Milton Rash, Sr., and Mary Evelyn Sipes Rash. Junior is survived by a brother, Michael Rash of Konnarock, VA; and...
Roy L. Hampton
Mar 17, 2011
Roy L. Hampton, 63, of Abingdon passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2011 at his residence surrounded by his family. Born to the late Noah and Willie Hampton, Roy was a member of Masonic Lodge #48 and a member of the Shriners. Roy was a veteran of the US Army and was employed at Hajoca Corporation. Roy is survived by...
Robbie Allen Johnson
Mar 16, 2011
Robbie Allen Johnson, 31, of Hayters' Gap Community, died Wednesday, March 16, 2011 at Johnston Memorial Hospital of Abingdon, VA. He departed the challenges of this life and entered into his heavenly home. He was born June 30, 1979 to Bobby and Nancy Loudell Johnson who have provided endless love and care throughout his entire life. He attended Wesley Chapel...
Gwyn Andrews Hutton
Mar 16, 2011
Gwyn Andrews Hutton, 81, formerly of Marion, VA passed away, Wednesday, March 16, 2011 in San Antonio, TX. Gwyn was born to Virginia Forest Moore Andrews and Edward Moon Andrews. She had one brother, William Luther Andrews II, who preceded her in death on June 23, 1982. Gwyn was married to Dr. Kenneth Ervin "Ernie" Hutton, DDS, who practiced dentistry...
Harry W. Orfield
Mar 15, 2011
Harry Washington Orfield, 91, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2011 at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County, Virginia and was the son of the late, Isaac Washington and Minnie White Orfield. Mr. Orfield was a member of Lebanon United Methodist Church in Meadowview, a veteran of the U.S. Navy during World War II, and worked...
Frenchmon Owens
Mar 13, 2011
Frenchmon Owens, 87, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2011 in Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born February 9, 1924 in Dickenson County, VA and was a son of the late William Walter and Barbara Ann Owens. He served in the U.S. Navy Armed Guard during WWII and had worked as a machinist most of his life. Mr. Owens was a...
Robert Ray
Mar 13, 2011
Robert Ray, 73, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2011 in Valley Health Care. He was born April 7, 1937 in Tazewell County, VA and was a son of the late Lon Guy and Tishia Lou Whited Ray. He is survived by three brothers, Clyde Ray and wife, Mary of Glade Spring, Henry Ray and wife, Nora of Glade Spring, and...
Evelyn Jones
Mar 13, 2011
Evelyn Joyce Henderson Jones, 83, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2011 in Grace Health Care. Longtime resident of Abingdon, she was born to the late Alton and Nora Henderson. She was a dedicated member of Abingdon First Assembly of God and she enjoyed knitting and crocheting and most of all enjoyed flowers. She is survived by her husband of 35...
Benjamin Wright
Mar 12, 2011
Benjamin "Frank" Wright, 93, was born December 6, 1917 and went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 12, 2011 at his home surrounded by his family. He was a well known carpenter/contractor and served as a marine in World War II. Mr. Wright was a faithful member of Greenwood Freewill Baptist Church where he served as Deacon...
Albert Luther Venable
Mar 12, 2011
Albert Luther Venable, 87, passed away Saturday, March 12, 2011, at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee. Albert was born in Saltville, VA., to the late James and Della Venable. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and retired from U.S. Gypsum in Saltville after 40 years. He is preceded in death by his wife Edna Venable and...
Robert Wayne Neely
Mar 10, 2011
Robert Wayne Neely, 40, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2011. He was born May 26, 1970 and was a son of the late David Neely and Marie Neely Bennett. He is survived by his brothers, Kenneth Neely and wife, Patricia of Marion, VA and David Neely and wife, Trish of Tannersville, VA; Nieces, Tiffany, Tara and Alisha; nephew, David;...
Jesse Ray Williams
Mar 10, 2011
Jesse Ray Williams, 68, passed away on Thursday, March 10, 2011. He was born March 3, 1943 in Alexandria, VA and was a son of the late Clarence Henry Williams and Edna Williams McClanahan. He was retired from Jewell Smokeless Coal Corp. and was a member of the American Legion Post #164. He was a member of Little Prater Church...
Conley Milton Warren
Mar 10, 2011
Conley Milton "C.M." Warren, 79, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2011 at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Abingdon and a farmer. Mr. Warren also enjoyed hunting and fishing and was a member of Walker Mountain Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his twin sister Thelma, sisters Katherine Self and Beatrice Johnson,...
Helen J. Shortt
Mar 9, 2011
Helen J. Shortt, 81, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2011 in Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of Herman and Ada Woodward and was raised in Washington County. She graduated from Wallace High School and attended Miss Mary Frey's Business School. She was a charter member of Pleasant View United Methodist Church and its' predecessors. She loved her church...
Carl W. Widener
Mar 4, 2011
Mr. Carl W. Widener, better known as "Bill", 78, passed away Friday, March 4, 2011 at his home. He was born on March 7, 1932 to the late John Henry and Maggie Nola Roark Widener and had been a carpenter all of his life. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter Brenda C. Colley...
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