Obituaries
Israel Wayne Harvey
Aug 13, 2022
Israel Wayne Harvey, age 44, of Meadowview, VA passed away at his home on Saturday August 13, 2022. He was a native of Wise County, Va. and moved to Washington County, Va. in 2015. Israel was a member of the Spoken Word Tabernacle in Coeburn, Va. He loved cars and was employed at Abingdon Auto Mart. He will be remembered...
Sharon Ann Long
Aug 12, 2022
Sharon Long passed away Friday, August 12, 2022, peacefully at her home in Bristol, Tennessee, at the age of 79. She was preceded in death by her husband Denny J. Long of Lebanon, Virginia. She is survived by her children Cynthia L. Tucker of Greenville, South Carolina, Marcia T. Ulcar (Frank) of Knoxville, Tennessee, and David R. Tucker (Leigh Ann)...
Samuel Lane Neese
Aug 12, 2022
Abingdon, VA - Samuel Lane Neese June 22, 1950 – August 12, 2022 Every life is a story, and each story is shaped by our talents and passions, our family and relationships, and our values and beliefs. The story of Samuel Lane Neese is one that speaks volumes to each of these. He was a humble, generous man who supported...
Frankie David Branch
Aug 9, 2022
Frankie David Branch, Sr., age 69, passed away on August 9, 2022 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA. He was born on June 8, 1954, to the late Fred William Seymore Branch and Bertha Frances Nelson Branch in Bristol TN. In addition to his parents, Frankie was preceded in death by his brother Allen “Pete” Branch. Frankie is survived...
Joy Eller Helton
Aug 8, 2022
Joy Eller Helton, 84, passed away on Monday, August 8, 2022, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Joy was born in Tazewell County, Va., raised in Glade Spring, Va. and lived in the Abingdon area for most of her life. She was a graduate of East Tennessee State University with a degree in Social Work. Joy used her calling to work with...
Robert Lee Mutter, Sr.
Aug 7, 2022
Abingdon, Va. Robert Lee Mutter, Sr., 84, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Mutter was born in Elk Garden, Va.; however, he had lived in Abingdon for a number of years. He retired from Appalachian Power Company after 32 years of service in power department maintenance. Mr. Mutter was an 8-year veteran of...
Joseph Pickett Johnson, Jr.
Aug 4, 2022
Abingdon, VA – Joseph Pickett Johnson, Jr., age 90, the gentleman from Hayter’s Gap, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at his home in Abingdon, Va. He was born in Hayter’s Gap, Va. on December 12, 1931 to the late Joseph Pickett Johnson, Sr. and Gray Henderson Johnson. In addition to his parents, he was...
Eugene Compton
Aug 2, 2022
Eugene “Gene” Compton, age 84, of Abingdon and formerly of Woodbridge and Fredericksburg, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at his home. He was born January 4, 1938, to Sylvia Compton in Davenport, Va. Gene was employed for 27 years as a plumber at Arlington National Cemetery. The family relocated to Abingdon in 2006...
Sean Weston Rose
Jul 31, 2022
Abingdon, VA – Sean Weston Rose, age 42, passed on Sunday July 31, 2022, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Sean was a graduate of Abingdon High School and a former employee of Kroger. He was preceded in death by his father, Roger Rose. He is survived by his mother, Sue Workman Rose, several aunts, uncles, cousins, and close friends. Visitation with...
Lowell William Blevins
Jul 31, 2022
Lowell William Blevins, passed away on Sunday, July 31, 2022. He was born August 16, 1942, to the late Earl W. Blevins and Cora T. Blevins in Smyth County, Va. He moved to Abingdon, Va. in 1963 where he helped his family build and manage the Empire Motor Lodge, and later operated the Empire Restaurant. Lowell was a member of...
Lula Belle "Beck" Frazier Statzer
Jul 31, 2022
Lula Belle “Beck” Frazier Statzer, age 85, of Bristol, Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 31, 2022, at her residence. She was born December 23, 1936, to the late Nelson Frazier and Alta Johnson Frazier in Scott County, Va. Lula retired from Electrolux where she worked in Distribution Services. She was a member of Willow Branch...
David Bradley Kirk, Sr.
Jul 31, 2022
Abingdon, Va. – David Bradley Kirk, Sr., age 74, passed on Sunday, July 31, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones. David was born March 27, 1948, to the late Nellie Cassady and Bradley Kirk. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his stepfather, Warren Cassady, and three brothers. David was a proud United States Marine, having...
Evelyn Ruth Ford Pounders
Jul 30, 2022
Abingdon, VA - Evelyn Ruth Pounders passed away on July 30, 2022. Ruth was a kind, compassionate, loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Her promotion to heaven from this earthly body is a blessing to those who share in her tremendous Christian faith. We shall miss her wonderful smile and her loving embrace. Ruth passed peacefully surrounded by...
Richard R. Wolters
Jul 27, 2022
Richard R. Wolters, age 79, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born February 1, 1943, to Everett Wolters and Marjorie Davies Wolters. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one sibling, Barbara Ann Beaman. He is survived by his wife...
Katherine Lynn Tarter
Jul 26, 2022
Katherine Lynn Terry Tarter, 59, born on May 2, 1963, passed away on July 26, 2022 at her home in Abingdon, Virginia. Kathy leaned on her faith as she fought a long battle with cancer. She had a strong spirit, a deep love of family, and an abiding faith in God. Kathy enjoyed architecture, crocheting, quilting, building miniature buildings, and...
SGT Samuel Patrick Leonard USMC-R
Jul 26, 2022
SGT Samuel Patrick Leonard USMC-R, age 77, of Saltville, Va., answered the call of his Commander-In-Chief, Jesus Christ, Commander of the hosts of heaven and reported to his new duty station onTuesday, July 26, 2022. He was born September 5, 1944, in Castlewood, Va., a son of the late Charlie and Blanche Leonard. He was a Sergeant in in the...
Bonnie Beane
Jul 24, 2022
On July 24, 2022 our mom, Bonnie Beane, took her final breath and joined her parents, Dorsey Richard and Lola Jean in Heaven. Born on May 4, 1946, she was raised in Washington, D.C., the oldest of three. She is survived by Donna Beane, sister of Palm Desert, Calif.; Bryan Beane (Diane), brother of Hendersonville, N.C.; her daughters, Chris Mead...
Smith Clarence Thomas
Jul 21, 2022
Smith Clarence Thomas, age 73, of Abingdon, passed away on Thursday, July 21, 2022. He was born January 29, 1949, to the late George E. Thomas and Carrie South Thomas. In addition to his parents, Clarence was also preceded in death by five siblings, Odell Thomas, Emma Lee Jenkins, Lloyd Thomas, Clayton Thomas, and an additional brother who died in...
Patricia Ann Richardson
Jul 21, 2022
Meadowview, VA – Patricia Ann Looney Richardson, age 63, passed on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at her home. Patricia was born and raised in Buchanan County, VA and later moved to Washington County. She met numerous people during her time as a server at the Abingdon Cracker Barrell where she was employed for many years. Patricia was preceded in death...
Mary Rosenbaum Sullins
Jul 21, 2022
Mary Rosenbaum Reynolds Sullins, age 77, of Abingdon, Va., went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Va. She was born March 23, 1945, in Abingdon, Va., to the late Robert A. Rosenbaum and Susie K. Rosenbaum. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...
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