Obituaries
William Jennings Bailey
Apr 28, 2022
William Jennings Bailey age 83, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at his home in Abingdon, VA. William is preceded in death by his parents Newton and Mary Lucas Bailey; his wife Nora Hurley Bailey; siblings Hargis “Sandy” Bailey, Luttie Steffey, Josephine “Jo” Dever, Salley Steffey, Margaret Bailey, Robert “Bob” Bailey, and two infant siblings. He is survived by...
Joe Louis FuQua
Apr 28, 2022
Joe Louis FuQua, of Abingdon, Va., passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at the Mountain Home Veterans Medical Center with his loving wife by his side. Joe was born in Abingdon, Va. on July 29, 1948. He was a graduate of Douglas High School in Bristol, Va. before enlisting into the United States Army. Joe spent several tours...
William Hammond Hunt
Apr 26, 2022
Abingdon, VA - William Hammond “PeeWee” Hunt died peacefully on April 26, 2022, surrounded by family and friends. Hunt graduated from the University of Virginia, McIntire School of Business in June of 1957, and was commissioned Ensign on that same date through the NROTC program. Hunt later served two years in the U.S. Navy, achieving the rank of LT (JG)...
James H. Hayden
Apr 25, 2022
James H. Hayden, age 80, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, April 25, 2022, following a brave battle with Glioblastoma. He was born November 19, 1941, in Saltville, Va. to the late William A. Hayden and Gracie Bise Hayden. In Jim’s younger years he enjoyed many varied interests including hunting, fishing, camping, hiking, and showing horses. He graduated...
Katherine G. Mock
Apr 25, 2022
Katherine G. Mock, age 96, of Meadowview, Va., passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022, at Valley Healthcare Center. She was born to the late Matthew Floyd Mock, Sr. and Mary Neff Mock. Katherine retired in 1990 from the Washington County Virginia Courthouse where she served as Clerk of the Court. Katherine was a faithful member of Greenfield Baptist Church...
Donald Dean Frye, Sr.
Apr 23, 2022
Donald Dean Frye, Sr., 74, of Abingdon, Virginia, passed away on April 23, 2022. Don was born on November 16, 1947, in Saltville, Virginia. After graduating from R. B. Worthy High School in 1967, he enlisted in the United States Navy and served until honorably discharged. After serving our country, he went on to have a successful career with Appalachian...
John Alex Sproles
Apr 22, 2022
John “Festus” Sproles, age 63, of Glade Spring, VA passed away on Friday, April 22, 2022 at his home after a long battle with Parkinsons and Dimentia. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Connie Sproles of Glade Spring, VA; two grandsons, Jonathon Sproles Jr. and partner T. J. Whitby of Glade Spring, VA, Dominic Sproles of Glades...
Peggy Ann Hess
Apr 22, 2022
Blountville, TN – Mrs. Peggy Ann Miller Hess, age 84, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 22, 2022, joining her son, Keith, and many other beloved family members. She was born in Russell County on February 15, 1938, to Mont Clark and Mary Elsie Miller. Ann was a devoted Christian, wife, mother, grandmother and great...
Robert Franklin Horsch, MD
Apr 19, 2022
Robert Horsch, son of Augustus and Nellie Finn Horsch, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2022. Bob was a gracious and loving husband, father, grandfather, great papa, and friend to all who knew him. He will be remembered for his sense of humor, his compassion, his humanitarianism, and his ability to pull off a good practical joke. He gave with...
Susan Ellen Fields Reece
Apr 19, 2022
Abingdon, VA – Susan Ellen Fields Reece, age 69, passed on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at her home. Susie was preceded in death by her parents, James Reece Fields, Sr. and Ethel Belle Reynolds Fields; husband, Mack Reece; daughter, Jestie Reece; son, Kenneth Scott Carter; and brother, Timothy Fields. She is survived by her daughter, Sally Ann Doss; sisters, Jane...
Leigh Abel Nunley
Apr 18, 2022
Leigh Abel Nunley, age 58, of Meadowview, VA passed away on Monday, April 18, 2022 at Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC after suffering from a stroke. She is survived by her husband, Raymond Nunley of Meadowview, VA; a son Derek Anderson of Abingdon, VA; a brother, Ben Abel and wife Rita of Abingdon, VA; a mother-in-law, Beulah Nunley of...
Lillian "Ann" Ling
Apr 16, 2022
Lillian “Ann” White Ling age 87, went home to be with her Lord on Saturday, April 16, 2022 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA. Ann was born in Grundy, VA on July 23, 1934, to the late John Akers and Pinky Akers Horn. Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by her first husband Esaw...
Nancy Kennedy Keesee Beavers
Apr 15, 2022
Nancy Kennedy Keesee Beavers, age 93, of Bristol, Tenn., and formerly of Atlanta, Ga., passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022, at her home with family at her side. She was born May 3, 1928, (the same birthyear of Shirley Temple and Mickey Mouse) to the late James Roy Keesee and Maxie Mae Kennedy Keesee in Smyth County, Va. Nancy...
Christy Ann Arnold
Apr 15, 2022
Christy Ann Arnold age 43, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022, at her home in Abingdon, VA. Christy is preceded in death by father Kelsey Arnold, grandparents Melvinia Arnold, Juanita Thayer, and Don Barrett. She survived by her son Tanner Day; fiancé Ryan Munsey; her mother Linda Snodgrass, sisters Summer Arnold (Jason), Chelsey Dotson (Michael), Mekesha Bowling (Justin); nieces...
Jeanie Mitchell
Apr 12, 2022
Jean Walker Kreger Mitchell – Jeanie Mitchell, age 72, of Abingdon, VA , died on April 12, 2022, at Abingdon Health and Rehabilitation. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jean Walker Kreger, her father, R. Bradley Kreger, and a sister, Claire Kreger Rodrigues. She is survived by her husband of 52 years, James E. “Buddy” Mitchell; three daughters,...
Gary F. Rush
Apr 12, 2022
Gary F. Rush, age 77, of Glade Spring, Va., passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, at his home. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force having served during the Vietnam War. Gary also served in the United States Army Reserve and was a member of the DAV Chapter #39 Bristol Tenn.-Va. He loved riding his Honda...
Larry Allen McCann
Apr 11, 2022
Larry Allen McCann age 69, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022, at his home in Damascus, VA. Larry was a jack of all trade and could fix about anything. He was an accomplished artist, and always giving his artwork to his family and friends. Larry was a devoted father and grandfather that loved his family. He was an avid...
Doris Ann Yeary Cox
Apr 11, 2022
Doris Ann Yeary Cox, age 85, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022, at her home. She was born April 28, 1936, to the late Bass and Faye Yeary in Wise County, Va. Doris was a telephone operator during her early years but was primarily a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. In addition to her...
Delphia Skeens Looney
Apr 11, 2022
Mrs. Delphia Skeens Looney, age 83, went to her eternal home on Monday, April 11, 2022. Delphia was born June 6, 1938, on Stiltners Creek in Buchanan County, a daughter of the late Linkous and Maggie (Stiltner) Skeens. A longtime resident of Washington County since 1974, she enjoyed cooking, gardening, and sewing. She cooked countless meals and ensured that no...
Franklin Roosevelt Skipper
Apr 9, 2022
Franklin Roosevelt “Skip” Skipper, age 77, of Glade Spring, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 9, 2022. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Skip formerly attended Christian Heritage Church and Mt. Calvary Community Church in Glade Spring.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John Skipper and June Porter Skipper; daughter, Pamela Skipper;...
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