Obituaries
Ray B. McCray
Sep 16, 2021
Chilhowie, VA – Ray B. McCray, age 94, born October 4, 1926, went home to be with the Lord at Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Chilhowie, Virginia on Thursday, September 16, 2021. He had lived in Meadowview, Virginia, where he graduated high school, and Hayter’s Gap, Virginia before moving to Abingdon to live with his son, Michael. A World...
James "Jim" Dewayne Gilbert
Sep 16, 2021
James "Jim" Dewayne Gilbert, age 81, of Abingdon, Va., left Johnston Memorial Hospital on Thursday, September 16, 2021, to make his scheduled tee time with the angels. Jim never knew a stranger. He was everybody's friend and everyone he met enjoyed being around him. Jim served his country for six years during the Vietnam and Korean wars, serving both in the...
Harold R. Farris, Jr.
Sep 13, 2021
Harold R. Farris, Jr., age 58, of Jasper, Tenn. and formerly of Lansdowne, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 13, 2021, at Erlanger Baroness Hospital in Chattanooga, Tenn. He was born September 21, 1962, in Glade Spring, Va. He was a member of the Patrick Henry High School Class of 1981 where he was an all-star...
James Brian Harr
Sep 11, 2021
James “Brian” Harr, age 48, of Blountville, Tenn., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 11, 2021. He liked to work on cars in his spare time and was formerly employed at Tico Castings. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fonzie McKenzie Harr and Bertha Smith Harr. In addition to his parents, Brian was also preceded...
John Scott Bundy
Sep 10, 2021
Abingdon, VA - John Scott Bundy, 78, of Abingdon, VA passed away on September 10, 2021. John was born in Abingdon to Muriel Scott Bundy and Jack Graham Bundy on April 7, 1943. He attended Abingdon High School and received his undergraduate degree from Emory and Henry College, his favorite school. After receiving his Law Degree from the University of Tennessee,...
Dr. Clifford "Jake" Mack Turner, Sr.
Sep 10, 2021
Abingdon, VA - Dr. Clifford M. Turner Sr., born July 18, 1922, age 99, passed on Friday, September 10th, 2021, at Bristol Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He is proceeded in death by his parents William “Bill” and Minnie Litton Turner. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Ruth Lawson Turner of Abingdon; three children, Clifford M...
James Daniel Church, Sr.
Sep 9, 2021
Pound, VA – James Daniel “Jim” Church, Sr., age 65, entered eternity on Thursday, September 9, 2021, in Holston Valley Medical Center after a sudden illness. Jim was a valuable and much-loved member of Pound Rescue Squad. He joined Pound Rescue Squad (then Wise County Rescue Squad) in August 1980 and served as an EMT for many years. Jim served...
Sujette Peacock Hudgins
Sep 7, 2021
Sujette Peacock Hudgins, age 87, of Meadowview, Va., went to be with her husband on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Sujette was a longtime resident of Tifton, Ga. Sujette was a firecracker who would talk the ears off of anyone who would sit still long enough. She was a natural hostess with an uncanny love for others. Sujette was very organized and creative, with...
Kay Tilson Johnston
Sep 7, 2021
Kay Tilson Johnston, age 62, of Damascus, Va., passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at her home. She was a 1977 graduate of Patrick Henry High School. Kay was a 21-year employee of the Food Country Corporate Office and was formerly employed at Montgomery Ward and Appalachian Oil Company. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude Tilson...
Phyllis Carol Worley Woodby
Sep 6, 2021
Abingdon, VA – Phyllis Carol Worley Woodby, age 71, passed on Monday, September 6, 2021, at her home. Phyllis was born in Russell County, VA to the late Izar and Mary Leona Taylor Worley. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Chap Johnson Woodby, and brothers, Fred, Glenn, Lee, and James Worley. Phyllis is survived by two sons,...
Robbie Willis Jones
Sep 4, 2021
Robbie Willis Jones, 86, of Mulberry, Florida went to be with the Lord on September 4, 2021. He was born on February 17, 1935, in Cadwell, Georgia to the late Morgan Bertis Jones and Maggie Baggett Jones. Robbie was called into the ministry in 1970 and pastored several churches during his ministry. Robbie was a kind and considerate man who loved...
Yulanda O. Coe
Sep 1, 2021
Yulanda O. Coe, age 73, of Meadowview, Va., passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. She was a loving and supportive mother who adored her family; she will be greatly missed. The family would like to extend special thanks to the Caregivers at Gregory's Assisted Living Facility and Dr. Mark Handy for their devoted care. Yulanda is preceded in death...
Barbara JoAnn "Bobbie" Stewart
Sep 1, 2021
Barbara JoAnn “Bobbie” Stewart, age 84, of Warrenton, Va., passed away on Wednesday, September 1, 2021. She retired in 2001 from United Airlines where she worked in cabin service and in the flight kitchen. Bobbie also sold Avon for over 40 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Lucille McCroskey; and husband, Robert Stewart. She is survived...
Edward Wilson Goad
Aug 31, 2021
Edward Wilson “Frog” Goad, age 68, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at his residence. He retired from the former Asarco in Abingdon after more than 30 years of service and was a former member of the Washington County Moose Lodge 1966. Frog was preceded in death by his mother, Ethel Dixon...
Mildred J. "Suzy" Stovall Martin
Aug 31, 2021
Mildred J. “Suzy” Stovall Martin, age 71, of Meadowview, VA, passed away on August 31, 2021 at Valley Healthcare in Chilhowie, VA. Born on October 26, 1949 in Smyth County, VA and raised in the Price’s Bridge area of Glade Spring, VA, Mildred was the daughter of and one of eight children to James and Bina (Norris) Stovall. A graduate...
Lewis Conrad Moore
Aug 31, 2021
Lewis Conrad “Connie” Moore, age 85, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, at Commonwealth Senior Living. He grew up in English, W.Va. and lived in Bartley, W.Va. for many years before relocating to Bristol, Tenn. and later Abingdon. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Connie retired from Clinch River Corp. in 2011. He...
Billie Booth Burton
Aug 29, 2021
Abingdon, VA - Billie Booth Burton passed peacefully at home Sunday afternoon, August 29, 2021. Raised in the Roanoke Valley, Billie graduated from Andrew Lewis High School and attended Radford University. She experienced every occupation from school secretary, bank teller, realtor, hair stylist, medical receptionist, office manager to radio sales but by far her greatest accomplishment was FRIEND. Stranger to...
Geneva Christine Irick
Aug 29, 2021
Abingdon, VA – Geneva Christine Irick, age 86, passed on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at English Meadows. Chris was a graduate of Honaker High School and a retired federal employee who worked for many different federal agencies including the FBI. She lived over 40 years in the Washington D.C. area before moving to Abingdon in 1999. Chris was preceded...
William Houston "Bill" Ferguson, Jr.
Aug 26, 2021
William Houston “Bill” Ferguson, Jr., age 95, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Thursday, August 26, 2021, at English Meadows Abingdon Campus. He was born August 20, 1926, in Cleveland, Va. to the late William Houston Ferguson, Sr. and Sarah Elizabeth Purcell Ferguson. He was 1943 graduate of Cleveland High School. Bill volunteered for the United States Navy on his...
Norma Jean Sisk Thomas
Aug 25, 2021
Norma Jean Sisk Thomas, age 81, passed away on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, in Plainfield, Ind. Everyone whose life she touched was blessed beyond measure to know her. Lots of laughter and many wonderful moments were shared around Norma's kitchen table, where everyone was always welcome, and family was dearly cherished. She was born to the late Alden Sisk and Mary...
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