Obituaries

Ivan G. Scott

Ivan G. Scott

Nov 26, 2021

Ivan G. Scott, age 74, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Friday, November 26, 2021, at his residence. He retired from the Army National Guard after serving for over 20 years and retired from Eastman Chemical Company after more than 30 years of service where he worked in the lab as a chemical analyst. He was preceded in death by...

Vivian  Lucille Neese Mock

Vivian Lucille Neese Mock

Nov 26, 2021

Vivian Lucille Neese Mock, 99, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 26, 2021, in Abingdon, Va. at Commonwealth Assisted Living Center after a long illness.  Born on May 3, 1922, in Meadowview, Va., Mrs. Mock was one of 11 children of the late Mr. and Mrs. Arthur B. Neese, Sr. (Lucille Neese), both formerly of Meadowview, Va. ...

Scott Carson Henderson

Scott Carson Henderson

Nov 24, 2021

Scott Carson Henderson, age 49, of Glade Spring, Va., passed away on Wednesday, November 24, 2021, at Bristol Regional Medical Center.  He was born September 11, 1972, to the late Van Patton Henderson and Bonnie McClanahan Henderson.  He was currently employed by Agero.    In addition to his parents, Scott is also preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Henderson...

Dora Lee "Doe" Hampton

Dora Lee "Doe" Hampton

Nov 23, 2021

Dora Lee “Doe” Hampton, age 87, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with her Lord, on Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Valley Healthcare in Chilhowie, Va. She was born on January 16, 1934 to Bruce J. McCormick and Lillian Smith McCormick. Doe was of the Christian faith.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her first...

Benjamin Edward "Ben" Chappell

Benjamin Edward "Ben" Chappell

Nov 23, 2021

Benjamin, 41, of Washington, DC, was born July 30, 1980, and died suddenly of natural causes on November 23, 2021. He was preceded in death by his father, Samuel, and is mourned by his mother, Julianne, of Frederick, Maryland, his uncle, Richard Walker, of Phoenix, Arizona, and his friends and family. The joys of his short life included the times...

Fernando Higareda Flores

Fernando Higareda Flores

Nov 21, 2021

Fernando Higareda Flores, age 47, of Abingdon, Va. and formerly of Oaxaca, Mexico, left us unexpectedly.  He will always be remembered with the big smile and laugh that characterized him.  You were our strength in the darkest times ~ there was no one like you.  Fernando was a great husband, son, brother, uncle, and friend, who will always live in...

Jimmi Kay Cline

Jimmi Kay Cline

Nov 20, 2021

Blountville, TN - Jimmi Kay Cline, stepped into her eternal life on November 20, 2021, after a long, courageous battle with cancer.  Jimmi Kay was born on June 5, 1963, in Dante, Virginia to the late Jim and Jackie Counts.  She was a 1982 graduate of Castlewood High School.  After graduation, Jimmi Kay worked with Teen Challenge and Missionettes, mentoring...

Frances Blevins Turley

Frances Blevins Turley

Nov 20, 2021

Frances Blevins Turley, age 89,  born in Abingdon, Va., lived in Illinois for 27 years, then returned to her hometown of Abingdon. She then worked at H.P. King in Bristol, Va. and then went on to work at Bristol Compressors for 17 years before retiring in 1995.  She spent her retirement years helping others and cooking for family gatherings.  Having...

William Caudill

William Caudill

Nov 20, 2021

William Washington Caudill, age 78, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021 at his home.  William was born in Washington County, Va. on October 7, 1943 to the late Mary Wolfe Caudill and Orville Caudill.  He is preceded in death by two brothers, Talmadge Caudill and Ira Caudill; a son-in-law, John Michael Martin; and a brother-in-law, Mike...

June K. Rhea

June K. Rhea

Nov 15, 2021

RICHMOND, VA – June K. Rhea, age 92, formerly of the Rhea Valley community in Washington County Virginia, passed away Monday, November 15, 2021.  She was a 1949 graduate of McLean Business School in Bluefield, West Virginia.  Early in her life, she held several different jobs and positions but her most cherished position was being a loving and devoted wife...

John Joseph Carrico

John Joseph Carrico

Nov 14, 2021

John Joseph Carrico, age 76, of Abingdon, Va., was called to his heavenly home on Sunday, November 14, 2021, with his wife and daughters by his side.    John was born in Bardstown, Ky. on June 7, 1945, to the late Virginia Hayden Carrico and Boothe Carrico.  His family moved to Charlestown, Ind., in 1949 where John spent his childhood...

Virginia Frances Thomas

Virginia Frances Thomas

Nov 9, 2021

Virginia “Frances” Thomas, age 85, of Glade Spring, Va., passed away on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, after a long illness.  She was born February 24, 1936, to the late Harry Sandefur and Stella “Flossie” Rust Sandefur.  She was a member of the Grace Presbyterian Church.  She retired from Ford Motor Company after working at various Ford dealerships in Abingdon over...

Elza Wilson Ball

Elza Wilson Ball

Nov 9, 2021

Elza Wilson Ball, age 76, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Bristol Regional Medical Center, following a short illness.  Wilson was born and raised in Meadowview, Va.  He was a son of the late Benjamin R. Ball and Lydia Cathleen Ball.  He spent his career as a diesel mechanic and shop...

Billy  Wayne Hagy

Billy Wayne Hagy

Nov 9, 2021

Abingdon, VA – Billy Wayne Hagy, October 8, 1933 - November 9, 2021, age 88, died peacefully on November 9, 2021, after a short illness at Johnson Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family.  Born to the late Arthur Ray Hagy, Jr., and Edith Virginia Booher Hagy, Billy was a lifelong resident of Abingdon, VA.  In addition to his parents, he...

Nannie Elizabeth Cox

Nannie Elizabeth Cox

Nov 8, 2021

Nannie Elizabeth Cox, age 83, of Abingdon, Va., was reunited with her loved ones already in Heaven on Monday, November 8, 2021, at Accordius Health Care in Abingdon, Va. Born to the late William and Sarah Reynolds on March 27, 1938, Nannie was a kind and loving mother to her three sons. She was an avid bingo and casino enthusiast...

Judy Catherine Currey

Judy Catherine Currey

Nov 8, 2021

Abingdon, Va. – Judy Catherine Moore Currey, age 71, of Abingdon, Virginia, passed away at Johnston Memorial Hospital, on Monday, November 8, 2021, following a long battle with illness. She was born November 1, 1950, in Damascus, Virginia, to the late Norman Arlington and Willy Clifton Clark Moore. Judy attended Holston High School before receiving her training as a Licensed Practical...

Conrad Tate Kendall Sutherland

Conrad Tate Kendall Sutherland

Nov 4, 2021

Abingdon, Va. - Conrad Tate Kendall Sutherland, age 87, passed away on November 4, 2021 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Virginia. Conrad was born in Nancy, Virginia on May 28, 1934. He was the second of four children born to the late Edgar and Chloe Compton Sutherland. In addition to his parents, Conrad was preceded in death by his...

John  Andrew "Drew" Wright, Jr.

John Andrew "Drew" Wright, Jr.

Nov 4, 2021

John Andrew “Drew” Wright, Jr., age 69, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021, at Johnston Memorial Hospital.  He was born to the late John Andrew "Bud" Wright, Sr. and Joyce Jennings Wright in McDowell County, W.Va.  In his youth Drew played basketball and baseball for the Abingdon Falcons and later enjoyed the game of golf.  He...

Captain Willliam Howard "Bill" Sexton

Captain Willliam Howard "Bill" Sexton

Nov 3, 2021

Abingdon, VA – Captain William Howard “Bill” Sexton, U.S.M.C. Retired, passed on Wednesday, November 3, 2021, in Johnston Memorial Hospital.  Captain Bill retired from the United States Marine Corps after 20 years of service.  He served in the Korean War during which time he received the Purple Heart for injuries sustained during combat and as an advisor to the South...

Nancy Carol Jones Holbrook

Nancy Carol Jones Holbrook

Nov 2, 2021

Abingdon, Va. – Nancy Carol Jones Holbrook, age 83, of Meadowview, Virginia, passed away at Accordius Health Abingdon, on Tuesday, November 2, 2021, after an extended illness. She was born March 22, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio, to the late Eugene and Madaline Jones. The best days of Nancy’s life were spent going to church and spending time with husband, Sam. In...