Obituaries
Brenda Fuqua Benson
Dec 4, 2010
Brenda Fuqua Benson, 44, passed away Saturday, December 4, 2010 due to a massive heart attack. She was born July 2, 1966 in Abingdon to the late Edward Fuqua and Mary Ann Fuqua Bowers. Brenda was always very talented and she used her gifts by being active in her church and her community and touching the lives of friends and...
Margaret Helen Vandyke
Dec 3, 2010
Sister Margaret Helen Vandyke, 81, born February 4, 1929 in Tazewell, VA passed away Friday, December 3, 2010 at the home of her daughter with her loving family by her side. She was a daughter of the late Glenn and Sylvinia Waters White. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 65 years,...
Hazel Irene Duff
Dec 2, 2010
Mrs. Hazel Irene Duff, 85, passed away on Thursday, December 2, 2010 in the Wellmont Hospice House. She was born in Washington Co., VA on August 17, 1925. Hazel was a member of the Abingdon First Assembly of God in Abingdon. She enjoyed cooking, canning, gardening and taking care of flowers. She had a gentle spirit and always had kind...
Shirley Ann Brown Copley
Nov 29, 2010
Shirley A. Copley, 67, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 29, 2010 in Abingdon, Virginia. Shirley was born in Augusta, GA on January 23, 1943 to the late J. A. Brown and Carol McDade Brown. She and her husband, L.T., have lived in Abingdon since 1968. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church where she...
Verona Claire Henderson
Nov 27, 2010
Verona Claire Henderson (1932-2010) For those who knew Verona professionally, she was a "legend." For those privileged to know Verona personally, she was marked by her strong character, wit, charm, integrity, resilience, loyalty, and intelligence. A pioneer in her field, and a devoted friend, daughter, mother, and grandmother, Verona contributed to her profession and to the lives of those she...
Philip Nelson
Nov 27, 2010
Philip Nelson "Tip" Robinson, 79, loving husband, father, grandfather, father-in-law, brother and friend passed away peacefully at home on November 27, 2010. He was born in Nickelsville, VA on September 12, 1931 to the late Henry Lilburn and Daisy Ward Robinson. He was a graduate of St. Paul High School and attended the Nashville Diesel College. He was a United...
Doris Elizabeth Price Gray
Nov 22, 2010
Doris Elizabeth Price Gray, 85, passed away on Monday, November 22, 2010, at Grace Healthcare in Abingdon. Doris was born in Washington County, VA on December 14, 1924 to the late John Richard and Annie Maiden Price. She was a member of Washington Chapel United Methodist Church for over 50 years and an associate member of Bethel Presbyterian Church. She...
Charles Ray Miller
Nov 20, 2010
Charles Ray Miller, 69, passed away Saturday evening, November 20, 2010 at his home. He was born in Abingdon, April 11, 1941 and was a son of the late Cam and Rosa Lee Roark Miller. He was of the Baptist Faith and had attended Heavenly Rest Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son,...
Helen Coleman Bailey
Nov 16, 2010
Helen Coleman Bailey, 79, passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2010 in Grace Health Care in Abingdon. She was born December 20, 1930 in Washington County, VA and was a daughter of the late Roy and Katie Owens Coleman. She was a member of the Church of New Beginnings in Glade Spring. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
George N. Sanders
Nov 10, 2010
George N. Sanders, 91, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2010. He is survived by his children, Mary Anne Adair and husband, Curt of Kingsport, TN, Judy Sanders of Abingdon, Bill Sanders and wife, Jeannette of Abingdon; grandchildren, Michael Sanders of Abingdon, Megan Adair of Kingsport, TN and Matthew Sanders of Aspen, CO. Graveside services will be conducted at 2:00 P.M....
Hiram Wesley Hogg
Nov 9, 2010
Hiram Wesley Hogg, 102, passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2010 at NHC in Bristol, VA. Hiram was born February 23, 1908, in Roxana, KY to the late Kelly and Martha Ison Hogg. He was raised in Kentucky not long after the time of the Hatfield and McCoy feud, which took place close to the area of his heritage. He...
Jackie Cowan
Nov 7, 2010
Jackie Lee Cowan, 42, passed away on Sunday, November 7, 2010 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born in Buchanan County, VA, lived there for 30 years before moving to Damascus, VA. Jackie graduated from Hurley High School in 1986, Southwest Virginia Truck School with a certification in diesel, and Tri-City Trade School with a certification in...
Flora B. Johnson Kodak
Nov 6, 2010
Flora B. Johnson Kodak, 92, passed away on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at Waynesboro Hospital. Flora was born, February 26, 1918 in Coeburn, VA to the late James and Rebecca Puckett Johnson. She was a hairdresser and owned her own salon. She was a member of Eastern Star for many years. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded...
Darla Dae Wingo Barrow
Nov 6, 2010
Darla Dae Wingo Barrow, age 67, passed away Saturday, November 6, 2010 at Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, TN. She was born May 17, 1943 in Cedar Bluff, VA to William Walter "Bill" and Dorothy Van Dyke "Dot" Wingo. She was a graduate of Richlands High School, Richlands, VA Class of 1961 and an RN graduate of Johnston Memorial School...
William Landrum Eberhardt Jr.
Nov 5, 2010
Mr. William "Bill" Landrum Eberhardt, Jr. went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 5, 2010. He was at peace and has left many loved ones behind. Mr. Eberhardt was a Captain in the U.S. Marine Corps and he loved and fought for his country. He was a highly decorated Vietnam Veteran, receiving several honors including the Purple Heart...
Flora Edna Taylor
Nov 3, 2010
Our beloved mother and grandmother, Flora Edna Taylor, 96, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2010 at her home in Brumley Gap. She was born June 1, 1914 in Bristol, VA and lived most of her life at Brumley Gap near Abingdon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roby Morgan Taylor; sisters, Nellie Patrick, Peggy Manual, Pat Destefino and...
Margaret Kathleen Combs Odum
Nov 3, 2010
Margaret Kathleen Combs Odum, 87, devoted mother, grandmother, aunt and friend, passed away Wednesday, November 3, 2010 in Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, TN. She was born February 26, 1923 in Washington County, VA and was a daughter of the late John Thomas and Martha Washington Pendleton Combs. She had held various positions of employment including working at a shell...
William Akers
Nov 1, 2010
William Robinson "Bill" Akers, Sr., 88, went on to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ Monday, November 1, 2010 at Russell County Medical Center in Lebanon, VA. Bill was born in Salem, VA, on December 2, 1921 to the late John James "J.J." and Lillian Robinson Akers. He served in the United States Army during WWII. Bill lived...
Teresa Lynn Morrison
Oct 31, 2010
Teresa Lynn Morrison, 45, passed away Sunday, October 31, 2010 at home. She is survived by her mother, Bettie Nash Morrison of Abingdon; one aunt, Joyce Harmon of Abingdon; uncles, Jackie Nash of Abingdon and Tom and Ruth Casey of Bristol, VA; special friend, Pat Propst of Bristol, VA and several cousins and other family members. The family would also...
Richard J. Mann
Oct 29, 2010
Richard J. Mann 87 passed from his earthly garden to God's Great Garden on October 29, 2010. He was preceded in death by his wife of 62 years Maurine Webb Mann. He was born July 05, 1923 and lived his life in Washington County, Virginia. He was a devoted Christian who spread God's goodness in almost every action and statement....
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