Obituaries
Martha Frazier Gibson
Oct 13, 2021
Martha Frazier Gibson Mrs. Martha Frazier Gibson, age 97, formerly of Grundy, Virginia made her transition into a new life, Wednesday, October 13th of 2021. She joins her devoted husband, the love of her life for 57 years, Robert W. Gibson, Jr. She also joins her beloved sons, Robert W. Gibson, III and Steven Frazier Gibson; her parents, Henry C. and Elefair...
Connie Millsap Bateman
Oct 12, 2021
Connie Millsap Bateman, age 71 of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. She was born to the late L. Franklin Millsap and Dorothy Thomas Millsap. She volunteered for Johnston Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and was a member of Greenfield Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, Connie was also preceded in death by her son, Gale Bateman, PhD. ...
Lois Jean Otey Snead
Oct 9, 2021
Abingdon, VA – Lois Jean Otey Glass Snead, age 72, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on October 9, 2021, at Abingdon Health & Rehab. She was born January 31, 1949, to the late John and Evelyn Marie Otey. In addition to her parents, Lois was also preceded in death by her husband, Donald Coleburn Snead; daughter,...
James Burl Bailey
Oct 9, 2021
Bristol, TN – James B. Bailey, age 91, passed on Saturday, October 9, 2021. James was born November 8, 1929, in Abingdon, VA to the late Roby T. Bailey and Dessie Pope Bailey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Irene Barrett Bailey; sister, Lola Harris; and two brothers, Johnny Lee Bailey and...
George Andrew Owens, Jr.
Oct 8, 2021
Abingdon, VA - George Andrew Owens, Jr. quietly and peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Friday, October 8, 2021 at his home in Abingdon, VA after battling cancer for the past 2 years. George was born in Richlands, VA in 1948 and dedicated his life to serving others. He was elected President of his senior class and...
Helen Mullins Sword
Oct 7, 2021
Helen Mullins Sword, age 93, of Abingdon, Va., passed away at home. She was born in Buchanan County, Va. to the late Edom Mullins and Edgar Matney Mullins. Helen loved to read a good book and crochet when she could or was bored. Helen loved NASCAR, namely Dale Jr., and she loved to cook and talk on the phone. She...
Arbutus Stiltner Runyon
Oct 6, 2021
Abingdon, Va. - Arbutus Stiltner Runyon, age 88, born August 7, 1933, went home to be with the Lord from Accordius Health at Abingdon (formerly Grace Health Care) on Wednesday, October 6, 2021. Left to cherish her memory is her son and caregiver, Jimmy Stiltner. Arbutus will be laid to rest at Gilbert Cemetery in Cleveland, Virginia. No services are...
Gloria Striker
Oct 5, 2021
Gloria Striker, age 61, of Bristol, Va., passed away suddenly, on Tuesday, October 5, 2021, in her home. She was a holistic healer and established her own business, Healing Waters Day Spa, over 20 years ago to support her community with healthy living and spiritual care. Gloria was a registered nurse, and her caring attitude was noted by all she...
Della Johnson Fletcher
Oct 4, 2021
Della Johnson Fletcher, age 89, of Abingdon, Va., was reunited with her husband in heaven, on October 4, 2021. She was kind-hearted, strong-willed, and funny with a witty sense of humor. Della was a joy to be around even up until her last days. She remained a kind, caring, and generous person even when her own comfort was not promised....
Mary Kathleen Widner Kaylor
Oct 4, 2021
Meadowview, Va. – Mary Kathleen Widner Kaylor, age 78, of Meadowview, Virginia passed away at NHC HealthCare Bristol and was reunited with her husband on Monday, October 4, 2021. She was born March 27, 1943 in Lodi, Virginia to the late John Henry and Cora Lee Phillips Widner. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Mary dearly...
Clara June Cabbell Bentley
Oct 2, 2021
Clara June Cabbell Bentley, age 80, of Abingdon, Va., was reunited with her husband in Heaven on Saturday, October 2, 2021, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was a charismatic woman who loved her friends, family, and grandchildren. She was especially close to her chosen family at Providence Community Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Eddie and Lottie...
Elaine Courvoisier Ratliff
Oct 1, 2021
Elaine Courvoisier Ratliff, age 95, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born September 5, 1926, to the late Paul August Courvoisier and Aline Pecaut Courvoisier in New York, N.Y. She was a 60-year member of Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church. Elaine’s father, Paul, and his wife, Aline, were Swiss immigrants who...
Phyllis "Ann" Collins Keene
Sep 30, 2021
Phyllis "Ann" Collins Keene, age 77, of Abingdon, Va. and formerly of Flint, Mich., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born June 1, 1944, to the late Auburn Collins and Ida Matney Collins in Buchanan County, Va. She drove a bus for the Carman-Ainsworth School District in Flint, Mich....
Glenn Edward Kennedy
Sep 30, 2021
Abingdon, VA – Glenn Edward Kennedy, age 60, passed on Thursday, September 30, 2021, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Glenn was preceded in death by his parents, Kyle Smith Kennedy, Sr. and Bessie Cleo Childress Kennedy, and sister, Linda Jean Parsons. He is survived by four siblings, Kyle Smith Kennedy, Jr. of Abingdon, VA, Lonnie Kennedy of Abingdon, VA, Darlene Montgomery...
Anita Marilynn "Lynn" Steele
Sep 29, 2021
Anita Marilynn “Lynn” Steele, age 76, of Meadowview, Va., went home to Heaven on September 29, 2021, after passing away peacefully in the home she and her husband shared. Lynn was a very warm and loving woman who would rather be outside doing yard work than inside cooking. She was proud of her flower gardens and enjoyed taking care of...
Evelyn Page Umberger
Sep 27, 2021
Evelyn Page Umberger, age 93, of Glade Spring, Va., passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021, at English Meadows Abingdon Campus. She was a member of Old Glade Presbyterian Church and formerly sang in the choir. Page was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by her nephew, Dwight Umberger, of Maryland.
Mary Ann Frederick
Sep 23, 2021
Abingdon, Va. – Mary Ann Frederick, age 70, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021. She was born October 26, 1950 in Cleveland, Ohio to William and Anna Marko Frederick, by whom she is preceded in death. Left to cherish Mary Ann’s memory are her sons: Daniel Frederick of Abingdon, Virginia, and Jason Frederick and wife Tara Kvarfordt of St....
Maiddie Frye Pierry
Sep 23, 2021
Maiddie Frye Pierry, age 89, of Abingdon, Va., passed away with her family close at hand, on Thursday, September 23, 2021, after struggling with a recent illness. A 1949 graduate of Saltville High School, she was a dedicated student who excelled, becoming a diploma nurse in 1953 after graduating from the University of Virginia’s School of Nursing. She was a...
Bradley Kent Cross
Sep 22, 2021
Bristol, Tn. – Bradley Kent Cross, age 66, of Bristol, Tennessee went to be with the Lord after a long struggle on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. He was born May 21, 1955 in Bluff City, Tennessee to the late Paul and Peggy Cross. Brad was a loving husband and father who really enjoyed life. He enjoyed being outdoors fishing, hiking,...
Sarah Anne "Sally" Woolwine Stevens
Sep 21, 2021
Abingdon, VA – Sarah Anne “Sally” Woolwine Stevens, age 91, passed on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Sally was a graduate of William King High School and a member of Abingdon Baptist Church. She was a banker with Sovereign and Farmer’s National Bank for nearly 40 years. Sally was preceded in death by her parents, James Walter Woolwine, Sr. and Gracie...
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