Obituaries
Curtis Slade Robinson
Oct 17, 2009
The very loved and cherished Curtis Slade Robinson, 48, whom will be missed dearly, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2009 from injuries he sustained in an automobile accident. Born January 1, 1961 in Dickenson County, VA he is preceded in death by his father, Wricks "Rex" Robinson. Those who survive him include his wife of 30 years Teresa; his son,...
James "Jim" Riffe
Oct 13, 2009
With his family at his side, James Riffe, better known as "Jim" to his friends, went to meet the Lord on October 13, 2009, after a sudden unexpected illness. Born on December 11, 1936, the son of the late Hufford and Orpha Riffe, of Bradshaw, WV, Jim chose to relocate with his wife, Jane Horne, to Hampton, VA, in 1960....
Johnny H. Delp
Oct 11, 2009
Mr. Johnny H. Delp, 69, entered the pearly gates on Sunday, October 11, 2009. He will be greatly missed by his soul mate, Tommy Kathy Schultz, who dedicated twenty-seven years of ensuring his happiness; his baby daughter and her husband, Tammie and David Felts, Amelia, VA, and his pride and joy, Taylor, He also leaves to mourn, his daughter and...
Margaret Louise Frazier
Oct 11, 2009
Margaret Louise Frazier, 82, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2009 with her family by her side. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, brother, and husband of 55 years, Paul. Margaret was born in Elkhorn, WV. She and her family moved to Bristol in 1958. Margaret managed the Top Value Stamp...
Margaret H. Price
Oct 10, 2009
Margaret H. Price, 86, passed away at Johnston Memorial Hospital on Saturday, October 10, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband Dave Price, her parents, two brothers, and a sister. She retired from Abingdon High School cafeteria and Southwest Virginia 4-H center. She was a faithful attendee of the Abingdon Church of the Nazarene for over thirty years....
Jacob Fullen
Oct 9, 2009
Mr. Jacob Fullen, age 100, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 9, 2009 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County, Virginia and was a son of the late George and Maggie Fullen. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Meadowview. During his life he loved many things, especially the...
Flora G. Morrison
Oct 8, 2009
Flora G. Morrison, 85, died Thursday, October 8, 2009 at Grace Health Care. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, a daughter of the late Grover and Alice Blevins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Morrison; her 5 children, Roger Morrison, Dorothy Musser, Melvin Morrison, Ray Morrison, and Margie Stoots; and 1 grandchild, David Morrison. She...
Angela Denise Hawthorne
Oct 7, 2009
Angela Denise Hawthorne, 46, died Wednesday October 7, 2009 at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro. She was a resident of the Southwest Virginia Training Center and Hospital in Hillsville and a member of Fellowship Chapel. She is survived by her parents, Gene and Hazel Hawthorne of Bristol, Va; 3 brothers, Darrell Gene Hawthorne, Gary Lee Hawthorne, and Christopher Carl Hawthorne, all...
Charlie H. Whaley
Oct 4, 2009
Mr. Charlie H. Whaley, a resident of Mendota, Virginia for 27 years went to be with the Lord and Savior on October 4, 2009 at his home with his wife and granddaughters at his side. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He was also a former member of...
Robert Jasper Lewis Bowser
Oct 3, 2009
Robert Jasper Lewis Bowser, 86, of Springfield and formerly of Glade Spring, VA passed away Saturday, October 3, 2009 in Springfield. He was born October 9, 1922 in Springfield, OH and was a son of the late Cecil and Hazel Lillie Mason Bowser. He had retired from Navistar and lived in Glade Spring, VA for more than twenty years before...
Clarence Henry Arnold
Oct 2, 2009
Clarence Henry "C.H." Arnold, Jr., age 83, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2009 at Grace Healthcare in Abingdon, VA. C.H. was born on January 27, 1926 to the late Mary Alice and Clarence Henry Arnold, Sr. He was a life-long resident of Washington County, VA and a member of Gospel Tabernacle. He served in the United States Navy during...
Georgia Lake Poole
Oct 1, 2009
Mrs. Georgia Lake Poole died peacefully in the arms of Jesus on Thursday, October 1, 2009. She was preceded in death by her parents George and Nannie Mae Ratcliffe and was the last surviving sibling of eight children. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Poole and a great grandson, Skylar Jackson. Mrs. Poole is survived by...
Berton F. DeBusk Jr.
Oct 1, 2009
Berton F. DeBusk, Jr., age 86, 251 Morningside Dr., Abingdon, Virginia, passed away Thursday, October 1, 2009, at his home. He was born March 31, 1923 at Clinchburg, Virginia, son of Reverend Berton F. DeBusk, Sr. and Rosa Simcox DeBusk. He was a graduate of Rich Valley High School and attended Emory and Henry College. His civilian life was interrupted...
Lucille L. Kelly
Sep 26, 2009
Lucille L. Kelly, 82, died Saturday, September 26, 2009 at Valley Health Care in Chilhowie. She was a lifelong resident of Washington, a daughter of the late Ernest M. and Elizabeth Viola Ratliff Lester. She was a member Abingdon United Methodist Church. Mrs. Kelly was a retired registered nurse and former floor supervisor at Johnston Memorial Hospital where she was...
Luther Parris
Sep 26, 2009
Luther "Luke" Parris, 74, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2009 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was born May 29, 1935 in Washington County, VA and was a son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Blackwell Parris. He served with the U.S. Air Force for seven years and was a life member of the Washington County Moose Family Center,...
Frances Pearl Carnell
Sep 25, 2009
Frances Pearl Carnell, 72, passed away Friday, September 25, 2009, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was daughter of the late Preston Hill Parr and Viola Pittsenbarger Parr. She was a member of Higher Ground Fellowship Church of God and loved going to church; she was known at church as "Bahama Mama" and was a prayer warrior. She liked to...
Edna Mae Millsap
Sep 23, 2009
Mrs. Edna Mae Millsap, 88, formerly of Bristol, TN, died on September 23, 2009 at Brighton Gardens in Charlotte, NC. She was born on February 5, 1921 in Crockett, VA. Mrs. Millsap was a member of Reynolds Memorial Methodist Church in Bristol. She retired from Univac in 1974. She was also a member of the Twin City Rebekah Lodge #102....
Georgie Elizabeth Vermillion
Sep 21, 2009
Georgie Elizabeth Vermillion, 89, passed away Monday, September 21, 2009 at her home. Georgie was born on May 13, 1920 to the late James and Emma Talbert in Washington Co., VA. She was a long-time resident of Richlands, VA, prior to moving to Abingdon. She was a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
James Douglas Ferguson
Sep 20, 2009
James Douglas Ferguson, 58, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2009 in Lebanon. He was born January 9, 1951 in Saltville, VA and was a son of the late, Stafford and Lou Etta Snead Ferguson. Survivors are his wife, Margaret Ferguson; brothers, Denton Ferguson of Gray, TN and Buddy Ferguson of Jonesborough, TN; Sisters, Doris Stanley of Meadowview, VA, Jean Collins...
David C. Reed
Sep 17, 2009
David C. Reed, 77, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2009 in Pulaski, Virginia. He was a Veteran having served in the Korean War and retired from the Federal Reserve. He was a Machinist and was preceded in death by his wife, Eula Sarah Reed. David is survived by his son, David Darrell Reed, Snowville, VA, a daughter and son-in-law, Jeannie...
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