Obituaries

Patricia Ann Bowers

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

Annie Sheffield Henderson

Annie Sheffield Henderson

Jun 5, 2011

Annie Sheffield Henderson, 83, of Meadowview, VA received God's grace and mercy and peacefully passed away on June 5, 2011 at Valley Healthcare in Chilhowie, VA. Annie was preceded in death by her husband John K. Henderson in 2009. Her parents Grey and Elizabeth Sheffield; two brothers, Carl and Frank Sheffield; and one sister, Martha Farris. Annie grew up in...

Vivian Yarber

Vivian Yarber

Jun 4, 2011

Vivian "Jean" Yarber, 72, passed away Saturday, June 4, 2011 at her home. She was born October 15, 1938 and was a daughter of the late, David and Edith Foran. Jean had served as a volunteer at Johnston Memorial Hospital for 16 years and was active with Relay for Life, which was so important to her. She was a member...

Dewey Isaac Jessee Jr.

Dewey Isaac Jessee Jr.

Jun 3, 2011

Dewey Isaac Jessee, Jr., 52, passed away Friday, June 3, 2011 in Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a loving father and grandfather. He enjoyed gardening and flowers, collecting Native American items, and was an Elvis fan. He was of the Baptist faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, Dewey Isaac Jessee, Sr. and Madgeline Hersey Austin...