Obituaries
Michael John Kowalski
Feb 20, 2023
Michael John Kowalski, dedicated Father, Papa, and friend passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, at his home following an 11 year battle with cancer. Mike enjoyed tractor pulling, shooting, watching his grandchildren play numerous sports and spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife, Deanetta "DeeDee" Kowalski; parents, Philip and Lou Kowalski; and...
Irene Sailor Anderson
Feb 20, 2023
Irene Sailor Anderson, age 82, passed on Monday, February 20, 2023, at Bristol Health and Rehab Center. Irene was a graduate of Abingdon High School and was an employee of many of the sewing factories in the area over the years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Dave Preston Sailor and Phelby Ellen Shaw Sailor; and three brothers,...
Fannie Farris Jennelle
Feb 19, 2023
Fannie Jennelle, age 88, passed away on Sunday, February 19, 2023 at Johnson City Medical Center. She was the oldest of 13 children born to Charles Shively and Beatrice Dempsey Farris in Logan, WV. Being the oldest, she had the responsibility of helping to raise her siblings. This responsibility helped her to develop a strong work ethic, understand the importance...
James "Dickie" Hutton, Jr.
Feb 17, 2023
James “Dickie” Hutton, Jr., age 80, passed away on Friday, February 17, 2023, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County, Va. and was a member of the last graduating class from Glade Spring High School. Jim spent most of his working years with VDOT and he retired from there as a Signal Superintendent. He served...
Beulah "Boots" Beatriss Mays
Feb 14, 2023
Beulah “Boots” Beatriss Mays, born July 29, 1936, in Big Branch, Roth, VA, passed on Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at her home. She was a graduate of Grundy High School. Boots was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, Walter “Whitey” Mays; daughter, Belinda Mays Gubala; and parents, Hansel L. Dawson and Pattie R. Horn Stiltner.
Survivors include...
Shirley Eileen Snead
Feb 13, 2023
Shirley Eileen Snead, age 71, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, February 13, 2023, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born on October 26, 1951, in Saltville, VA, the older daughter of Earnest E. Snead and Lucille Montgomery Snead. She was predeceased by her father, mother and sister, Judy Vermillion. She is survived by special...
Karen Margaret Hamilton
Feb 12, 2023
Karen Margaret Hamilton, age 66, of Abingdon, Va, passed away Sunday, February 12, 2023, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and sister, and wonderful friend to many.
Though Karen’s life was cut short, she lived it fully and with intention. She was a passionate educator, teaching in various formats for over 40 years, primarily in Elementary...
Wanda Elizabeth Price
Feb 12, 2023
Wanda Elizabeth Phelps Price, age 71, passed away on Sunday, February 12, 2023. She was born on July 23, 1951, to the late Elmer Phelps and Orpha Booher Phelps in Washington County, VA. Wanda was a member of Victory Baptist Church for over 40 years.
In addition to her parents, Wanda was preceded in death by her sister Peggy Fields...
Mary Elizabeth Cox
Feb 11, 2023
Mary Elizabeth Brewer Cox passed away on February 11, 2023, at age 96 (almost 97!). She was born on February 22, 1926, to two Christian Missionaries who met and married in China and had two children before returning to the United States. Among her many academic achievements, Mary earned a Ph.D. in Developmental Psychology from Duke University. Her ultimate goal...
Dare Rose Frye
Feb 11, 2023
Dare Rose Frye, age 78, passed away at Johnston Memorial Hospital on Saturday, February 11, 2023. She was a native of Buchanan County, Va. and had lived in Meadowview for the past 62 years. Dare was a teacher and taught at Council Elementary School for many years. She was a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church, Abingdon, Va.
Dare was predeceased...
Charles Andrew Cox, III
Feb 10, 2023
Charles Andrew “Andy” or “Drew” Cox III, age 49, passed away on Friday, February 10, 2023, at Bristol Regional Medical Center because of complications from a heart attack. Drew was born in Abingdon and worked as the Operations Manager for Kustom Carriers trucking company. He was a veteran of the United States Navy.
Mutual love was the bond that connected...
Earl Henry Workman, Jr
Feb 7, 2023
Earl Henry Workman, Jr. of Abingdon, Virginia, passed away peacefully on February 7th, 2023, at “Deer Meadows” in Abingdon, surrounded by his family. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle and friend. Earl Henry was born on April 7th, 1928, to the late Earl Henry Workman, Sr. and Berenice Miller Workman in Cabell, West Virginia. He is survived by...
Robert Douglas Hensley
Feb 4, 2023
Robert Douglas Hensley, Sr., age 71, passed away Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Ballad Hospice House. Robert was preceded in death by his parents, Bascom Campbell Hensley and Alice Elizabeth Adams Hensley; wife of 54 years, Delores Jean Snedegar Hensley; brothers, Vernoy, Kenny, and Dallas Hensley; sisters, Fayetta Williams, Goldie Roark, Lucille Jones, Linda Hensley, and Kathy Hensley; and grandson...
Shelby Jean Hoss
Feb 4, 2023
Shelby Jean Moore Hoss, age 78, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Smyth County, VA, on June 14, 1944, to the late John Franklin Moore and Bonnie Mae Hampton Moore, she was one of fourteen children. Shelby loved animals and working outside.
Survivors include her grandson John Saltz and his...
Loreeta Ellen Carter
Feb 4, 2023
Loreeta Ellen Nixon Carter, age 79, passed away on Saturday, February 4, 2023, with her loving family by her side. She was born in Christiansburg, VA on April 21, 1943, to the late Rexford Lawrence Nixon and Eva Carlene Cole Nixon.
Loreeta was a graduate of Floyd High School and received her Bachelor’s degree in Education from Radford University. She...
Rachel Ann Banks
Feb 2, 2023
Mrs. Rachel Ann Banks, 39, went to be with her loving Savior on Thursday, February 2, 2023, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born in Fairfax, Va., later moving to Abingdon where she graduated from Abingdon High School. She later attended Virginia Highlands Community College, earning an Associate degree in business.
Rachel devoted her life to taking care of her...
Arty "Nean" Neanola Moretz
Jan 31, 2023
Arty Neanola “Nean” Moretz, age 97, passed away, Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at the Rehab Center at Bristol. She was born in Ashe County, NC, and lived with her husband, John, in Baltimore, MD before settling in Washington County, Va. Nean was a member of Zion United Methodist Church in Damascus, Va. She dedicated most of her life to creating...
Lee Edward Bryant
Jan 30, 2023
Lee Edward Bryant, age 91, passed into Glory on Monday, January 30, 2023. He was born on April 16, 1931, to the late Elizabeth Belle Parsons Bryant and Millard Alexander Bryant. Lee was a veteran of the United States Army, a long-time employee of Raytheon, and a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Bryant was...
Billie Jean Brannon
Jan 30, 2023
Billie Jean Brannon, age 85, passed away on Monday, January 30, 2023, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Jean was born in Saltville, Va. to the late James Gipson and Virginia Colley Poore. She lived most of her life in Bristol. Although Jean worked for a few years outside of her home, her calling was to be a homemaker and wife...
Frederick Wyndom Sullins
Jan 29, 2023
Frederick Wyndom Sullins, age 70, passed away on Sunday, January 29, 2023. He was born in Abingdon, VA on August 20, 1952 to the late Fred Sullins and Mattie Blevins Sullins. Wyndom graduated from John S. Battle High School and attended Virginia Highlands Community College. He enjoyed deer hunting, fishing, being outdoors, and collecting coins. His greatest joy was his...
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