Obituaries
Rebecca Sharon Nunley
Jan 13, 2010
Mrs. Rebecca "Becky" Nunley, 54, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, January 13, 2010 in the Johnston Memorial Hospital, after a courageous battle with cancer. Becky was born in Russell County, VA, the daughter of the late Anderson "Sam" Tignor and Hazel Monk Tignor. She was also preceded in death by her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Nelson and Shirley Nunley....
James Daniel Heath Jr.
Dec 31, 2009
James Daniel Heath, Jr., 87, passed away Thursday, December 31, 2009, at the James H. Quillen Veterans Administration Medical Center, Community Living Center, at Johnson City, TN, where he resided for over the past five years. Until retirement, Mr. Heath served as manager of the Meadowview Mill, a subsidiary of Roanoke City Mills. He grew up in Washington County and...
Brenda Carol Colley
Dec 29, 2009
Brenda Carol Colley, 52, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at her home in Abingdon. She was born January 6, 1957 and was a daughter of Carl William "Bill" and Carrie Lee Widener. She had worked as a cook at Shoney's restaurant in Abingdon for 15 years. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors are her parents; her husband, Ralph...
Clarence Gilmer Minnick
Dec 29, 2009
Clarence Gilmer "Jake" Minnick, 93, passed away Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at his residence. He was a member of the Lebanon United Methodist Church and was farmer all of his life. Jake was preceded in death by his first wife, Una Lovern Minnick and his second wife, Vida Hill Minnick. Survivors include his daughters, Barbara Ann Suthers, Roanoke, VA, Rebecca...
Charles William McVey
Dec 29, 2009
Charles William McVey, 82, passed away on December 29, 2009 at his home. He was born July 21, 1927 and was a son of the late Charles and Lula Mae McVey. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Shotgun McVey; two brothers, James and Andy McVey...
David Wayne Wyatt
Dec 29, 2009
David Wayne "Cuz" Wyatt, age 46, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, December 29, 2009, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. His family and friends left behind will miss him. We love and will miss you "Cuz." A private graveside service was conducted at Blackwell Chapel Cemetery.
William Lee Wilcox
Dec 26, 2009
William Lee Wilcox went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 26, 2009. He was born December 10, 1911 to the late Arthur and Lillie Reese Wilcox in North Carolina. Lee served in the United States Army during World War II. He faithfully attended Gospel Tabernacle Church as long as his health would allow. He supported and helped...
Ruby Eva Thompson Gentry
Dec 26, 2009
Ruby Eva Thompson Gentry, age 82, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 26, 2009. She was a long time resident of Glade Spring, VA and a member of the Glade Community First Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Charles S. Gentry, Jr. and her beloved son, Charles E. Gentry,...
William Andrew Bailey
Dec 22, 2009
William Andrew Bailey, age 76, passed away December 22, 2009 at Holston Valley Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, George D. Bailey and mother, Bertha Kestner Bailey. He graduated from Greendale High School, Washington County Technical School, and retired as a Supervisor for Norfolk Southern Railway with 34 years employment. He served 4 years in the Air...
Elizabeth Caudill
Dec 19, 2009
Elizabeth Caudill, 91, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, December 19, 2009 at her home with her family. She was born March 31, 1918 in Washington County, VA and was a daughter of the late John Andrew and Lothie Mae Hash. She loved flowers, cooking, gardening, and most of all her Lord and Savior. She was a member...
Dr. Bob Gene Raines
Dec 18, 2009
Dr. Bob Gene Raines, resident of Abingdon, Virginia, and Professor Emeritus of Emory & Henry College, passed Friday morning December 18, 2009 in Abingdon, Virginia. Bob Raines was born in Dickenson County, Virginia in 1935 and graduated from Clintwood High School in Clintwood, Virginia in 1954. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in physics at Berea College in Berea, Kentucky,...
Evelyn M. Veselik
Dec 17, 2009
Mary Evelyn (Mottesheard) Veselik of Damascus, formerly of Marion, passed away on Thursday, December 17, 2009 at the Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Mrs. Veselik was a 1935 graduate of Radford High School and she earned her bachelor's degree from Radford College in 1939. She taught school in Rural Hall, NC and later at Radford High School, Sugar Grove...
Margaret W. Cumbow
Dec 17, 2009
Margaret W. Cumbow, 81, passed away Friday, December 18, 2009 at her son's home in Abingdon. She was born September 13, 1928 in Austin, TX and was a daughter of the late William Andrew and Mary Jeanetti Kelly Watkins. She had previously worked in the hospital kitchen for 23 years. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death...
Billy Ray Elliott
Dec 17, 2009
Billy Ray Elliott, 64, passed away Thursday, December 17, 2009 in Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born January 23, 1945 in Richlands, Virginia and was a son of Edna Palmer Elliott and the late Elery Ellington Elliott. He was a member of Highlands Fellowship. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by a brother, Leon...
Mary Lois Eggers Rutledge
Dec 16, 2009
Mary Lois Eggers Rutledge, age 88, passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at the home of her son, Noah Richard Rutledge, in Front Royal, VA. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Claude and Emma Eggers, her husband, Russell Rutledge, and sons Johnny and Phil. Known fondly by her family and friends as "Tooty," she is survived by her...
Donald Clyde Landreth Sr.
Dec 16, 2009
On December 16, 2009, Donald Clyde Landreth, 78, continued his spiritual journey, we celebrate his life, his commitment of service to his country, his passion for scouting, and during the final years of his time on earth the love for his grandchildren He was born December 22, 1930 in Bartley, West Virginia and was a son of the late Jessie...
Golda Mae Rush
Dec 14, 2009
Golda Mae Rush, 93, passed away on Monday, December 14, 2009 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was a faithful and active member of Spring Creek Presbyterian Church for over 60 years, where she served as Treasurer, taught Sunday school and was involved in the Women's Circle. Golda was well known for having worked at Rex's Grocery for 30...
Roger Allen Kennedy Sr.
Dec 12, 2009
Roger Allen Kennedy, Sr, passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents Sandoe and Maxie Mitchell Kennedy, two sisters Frances Wise and Peggy Thomas, and one brother Walter Kennedy. He is survived by his wife of 36 years and the mother of his children, Jo Ann Kennedy, two sons Roger...
Phyllis Jean Walker
Dec 12, 2009
Phyllis Jean Walker passed away on Saturday, December 12, 2009 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Phyllis was born in Smyth County, VA to the late James and Stella Moore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Jim Moore and her step-son Rick Walker. Survivors include three sons, Jimmy Walker (Kelly) of Abingdon, Sampson...
Pauline Zingary Hinchey Minnick
Dec 11, 2009
Pauline Zingary Hinchey Minnick was called home to the Lord on Friday, December 11, 2009. She was born April 5, 1929 in Washington County, VA to the late William and Clifton Caldwell Hinchey. A loving and devoted wife and mother, Pauline cared deeply for her family and friends. She enjoyed cooking, canning, gardening and going to yard sales. She was...
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