Obituaries
Natalie Hall Maiden
Aug 1, 2009
Natalie Hall Maiden, 81, passed away Saturday, August 1, 2009 in Chilhowie, Virginia. She grew up in Abingdon and had lived in Meadowview and Emory before returning to Abingdon. She attended Sullins College and was a secretary at Washington County Public Schools in addition to caring for her home and family. Natalie was a pink lady at Johnston Memorial Hospital...
Charles N. Martin
Jul 29, 2009
Charles Neil Martin, 69, passed away Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at his home following a brief illness. He was born in Belleville, Arkansas and was a son of the late Carl and Reba Rutledge Martin. He served with the U.S. Army and U.S. Navy and retired with 20 years of service working primarily in communications. He then settled in Stewartstown,...
Joyce Ann Gregory Coe
Jul 27, 2009
Joyce Ann Gregory Coe, 64, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, July 27, 2009 in Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, TN. She was born in Washington County, VA and was a daughter of the late Mance and Mary Lee Debord Gregory. She was a loving mother and a devout Christian. Survivors are her husband, Charlie Coe, her...
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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;...
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