Obituaries

Paul Edward Fleenor

Paul Edward Fleenor

Jul 26, 2009

Paul Edward Fleenor, Sr., 76, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2009 in Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN. He was born in Washington County, Virginia and was a son of the late John R. and Virgie Clifton Fleenor. He served his country in the U.S. Army Reserve and had been employed at Clark Oil Company before opening Gateway Service...

Sharon Owens Sutherland

Sharon Owens Sutherland

Jul 24, 2009

Sharon Owens Sutherland, 62, passed away Friday, July 24, 2009. She was born February 9, 1947 at her Grandma's house on Sandy Ridge in Dickenson County, VA. She attended Virginia High School, Bristol, VA and had worked as a secretary, a nurse's aid, an accounts payable clerk and a bookkeeper. She was of the Old Primitive Baptist faith and was...

Rodney Wayne Woodward

Rodney Wayne Woodward

Jul 24, 2009

Mr. Rodney Wayne Woodward, 62, went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 24, 2009. He was a native of Abingdon and was a veteran. He was a retired employee of Food Country. Rodney was a deacon and lifelong member of Woodland Hills Christian Church, and he loved the Lord more than anything. He was preceded in death by...

Mary Ryan Bailey

Mary Ryan Bailey

Jul 20, 2009

Mary Ryan Bailey, 80, passed away Monday, July 20, 2009 at her residence. She was born August 29, 1928 in Washington County. She was a member of Meadowview United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Sallie Ryan; her husband of 60 years, Charles E. Bailey; and four brothers and two sisters. She is survived...

Norma Jean Griffith

Norma Jean Griffith

Jul 19, 2009

Norma Jean Griffith, 66, passed away to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 19, 2009 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her daughter, Patricia Boardwine of Meadowview, VA; a son, Corbett Hunt of Meadowview, VA; seven grandchildren and eleven great grandchildren. A graveside service for Mrs. Griffith will be held Wednesday, July 22, 2009 at 4:00...

Charles Spurgeon Gentry Jr.

Charles Spurgeon Gentry Jr.

Jul 19, 2009

Charles Spurgeon "Charlie" Gentry, Jr., 86, joined the Lord on Sunday, July 19, 2009 at his residence. He was born February 1, 1923 in Washington County to the late Charles Spurgeon Sr. and Mattie Suits Gentry. He was the eldest of 12 children. "Papaw Charlie" as he was fondly called by his grandchildren enjoyed a full life leaving his family...

Hugh S. Arnold

Hugh S. Arnold

Jul 13, 2009

"I fought a good fight, and I kept the faith. Earth's loss is Heavens Gain. We love you." Hugh S. "Doc" Arnold, 80, was called home to Heaven on Monday, July 13, 2009 at his home. He was born October 12, 1928 in Washington County, Virginia and was a son of the late Sterling Jackson and Ethel Gertude Warren Arnold....

Pearl Grace Layne

Pearl Grace Layne

Jul 13, 2009

Mrs. Pearl Grace Layne, age 85, passed away Monday, July 13, 2009, at her home. She was a daughter of the late Troy Robinson and Ethel Poore Robinson of Clintwood, Virginia. She had lived most of her life in Akron, Ohio, before retiring and moving to Abingdon. She was a member of Abingdon Bible Church. In addition to her parents,...

Mary Stark

Mary Stark

Jul 12, 2009

Mrs. Mary Stark, 75, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2009 at her home. She was born in Lavelle, Pennsylvania where she lived most of her life. She had been a resident of Abingdon for the past twelve years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Stark, her brothers, Eddie Klusman, Billy Klusman and Bernie Klusman, her sister, Teresa...

Frances Darlene Scott Hockett

Frances Darlene Scott Hockett

Jul 12, 2009

Mrs. Frances Darlene Scott Hockett, age 76, died at her home Sunday morning. She was born September 4, 1932 in Washington County, Virginia and was a daughter of the late Joseph Scott and Mary Meeks Hartswick. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth E. Hockett; a brother, Ralph E. Scott; and step mother,...

Hugh Lee Flannagan

Hugh Lee Flannagan

Jul 12, 2009

Mr. Hugh Lee Flannagan, 84, passed away Sunday July 12, 2009 in the Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion, VA. Hugh lived in Salem, Virginia from 1952 until 2007 and had resided in Abingdon since 2007. He was preceded in death by his wife, Velvaleen B. Flannagan who passed away in August, 2006. He was a member of the Central Baptist...

Margaret Holliday Puckett

Margaret Holliday Puckett

Jul 9, 2009

Margaret Holliday Puckett, 86, of Abingdon passed away Thursday, July 9, 2009 in Richmond. She was born March 24, 1923 in Washington County, Virginia and was a daughter of the late Arthur and Pearl Repass Holliday. She was a lifelong resident of Abingdon and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded...

Kerry Tyler Anderson

Kerry Tyler Anderson

Jul 8, 2009

Kerry Tyler Anderson, precious infant son of Chris Anderson and Stephanie Carmack, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 8, 2009. He was preceded in death by his paternal great grandparents, Kerry and Pauline Henley, and his paternal great grandfather, Charles Anderson. Those left to cherish his memory are his parents; maternal grandparents, Steven and Summer Carmack...

George Roger Storie

George Roger Storie

Jul 8, 2009

George Roger Storie, 59, of Saltville, Virginia passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2009. He was born September 3, 1949 in Marion, VA and was a son of the late Brice Walter and Jesse Ruth Arnette Storie. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Survivors are his daughter, Heather Nicole Storie of Abingdon; his son, Sgt. Travis Storie...

Woodrow Lewis Orfield

Woodrow Lewis Orfield

Jul 8, 2009

Woodrow "Cotton" Lewis Orfield, 75, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2009 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Woodrow was born July 26, 1933 to the late Woodrow and Hannah Atkins Orfield. He was a life long resident of Washington County and a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Margaret. Survivors are...

Frances H. Crane

Frances H. Crane

Jul 5, 2009

Frances Harless Crane, 91 passed away Sunday, July 5, 2009 at her residence. She was a lifelong residence of Washington County, VA and attended the Harvest Time Pentecostal Holiness Church. Mrs. Crane was preceded in death by her parents, John Henry and Rebecca Chapman Harless, a son, Clark S. Crane and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include her loving husband...

Paul Ryder Dishman

Paul Ryder Dishman

Jul 4, 2009

Paul Ryder Dishman, infant son of Johnnie H. Dishman, III and Monica Soliz-Dishman went to be with God on July 4, 2009. He was a special little angel who was called home to be with God in Heaven. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Valdemar Soliz, Jr. Those left behind to cherish his memory are, his parents;...

Herbert L. DeBusk

Herbert L. DeBusk

Jun 30, 2009

Herbert L. DeBusk, Sr, 80, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, June 30, 2009, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born January 11, 1929, in Glade Spring, Virginia. He grew up in the Widener's Valley area of Washington County and graduated from Liberty Hall High School and attended Emory and Henry College. He was the owner of Appalachian Plastics,...

Sarah Elizabeth Flannagan Owens

Sarah Elizabeth Flannagan Owens

Jun 29, 2009

Abingdon, Virginia - Sarah Elizabeth Flannagan Owens, 93, of the Wyndale community, went to be with her Lord on June 29, 2009. She was a loving and caring maternal figure who, in turn, was loved and respected by her family and many friends who now celebrate her long life. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence D. Owens,...

Roy Griffith

Roy Griffith

Jun 25, 2009

Roy Griffith, 74, went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, June 25, 2009 at Johnston Memorial Hospital after a courageous battle with cancer. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a member of Duncansville Christian Church. He enjoyed fishing and watching NASCAR and loved his family very much. He was a very hard working farmer. He is...

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