Obituaries
Ruby Faye Goff Spencer
Feb 16, 2021
Chilhowie, Va. – Ruby Faye Goff Spencer, age 75, of Meadowview, Virginia, passed away at Valley Healthcare Center, on Tuesday, February 16, 2021. She was one of eleven children, born November 17, 1945, in West Virginia, to the late Samuel and Easter Shrewsbury Goff. Ruby dedicated her life as homemaker for her family. She also loved reading her Bible, cooking,...
Oakley "Oak" Sanders
Feb 13, 2021
Meadowview, Va. – Oakley “Oak” Sanders, age 93, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 13, 2021, at his home in Meadowview, Virginia. He was born on September 14, 1927, in Washington County, Virginia, to the late Garland and Mary Sanders. Oakley worked at various flea markets for many years and was known for selling lawn mower parts...
Brooklyn Marie Gray
Feb 13, 2021
Brooklyn Marie Gray, of Abingdon, Va., was born an angel, peacefully sleeping on Saturday, February 13, 2021. Loved by her family, they wish their active and beautiful baby girl a peaceful rest.“He calls me beautiful one.” -Song of Solomon, 2:10 Brooklyn Marie Gray was preceded in death by her grandfathers, Alan Sutherland and Richard Russell; great grandmothers, Stella Marie Blevins...
Trula Maxine Davidson
Feb 12, 2021
Abingdon, VA – Trula Maxine Davidson, age 82, passed on Friday, February 12, 2021. Trula was a long-time employee of Shoney’s and Perkin’s. She was preceded in death by her mother, Adell Rose Barrett; son, Ricky Davidson; brothers, Wilmer and William Castle; and sisters, Lockett Boston, Ocie Church, and Bonnie Bowyer. She is survived by her son, Jeffrey Davidson; brother,...
Gary Miller VanHuss
Feb 10, 2021
Abingdon, Va. – Gary Miller VanHuss, age 64, passed away at his residence on Wednesday, February 10, 2021. He was the youngest of 14 children, born April 16, 1956, in Washington County, Virginia, to John R. and Lettie Kiser VanHuss. Gary was a well-known and much-loved resident of the Watauga Community. He was the Laboratory Manager with the Washington County...
Michael Lee Skeen
Feb 8, 2021
Michael Lee Skeen of Abingdon, Virginia entered into peace on February 8, 2021. He was the son of Jay Skeen and the late Nancy Skeen of Abingdon. In addition to his father, Michael is survived by his sister Linda Vesci, and brother-in-law Frank of Southport, NC; nephew, Daniel Vesci and wife Kate of Highland Home, Alabama; niece, Vanessa Vesci of Southport,...
Kenneth Leo Tester
Feb 7, 2021
Abingdon, Va. - Kenneth Leo Tester, age 54, of Sullivan County, Tennessee, passed away suddenly on Sunday, February 7, 2021. Kenneth was born on March 4, 1966, in Baltimore, Maryland. He loved the outdoors, especially hunting and fishing. He was blessed with a large, close-knit family. Kenneth was preceded in death by his parents; and four brothers, Carl, Bobby, Michael, and...
Stella Elizabeth Blackwell
Feb 6, 2021
Stella E. Blackwell, age 76, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 6, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of Abingdon, Va. and retired from Highlands Union Bank. Stella loved to garden, sew and play with her grandkids and great grandkids. She was predeceased by both parents, 3 brothers, and her husband of 55 years Earl Blackwell. Stella...
Dorothy "Lucille" Wise
Feb 1, 2021
Dorothy “Lucille” Wise, age 86, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021, at NHC HealthCare Bristol. She was born December 13, 1934, to the late Beecher Russell Gobble and Ardelia Wise Gobble. She attended Revival Center Church in Bristol, Va. In addition to her parents, Lucille was also preceded in death by her husband of 64 years,...
Frederick Charles Bunch
Feb 1, 2021
Frederick Charles Bunch, age 86, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021, in Abingdon, Va. Fred was born on November 21, 1934, in Lynchburg, Va., to the late William H. Bunch and Stella I. Sales Bunch. He was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Joanne (Hagy) Clark Bunch; his sister, Freda; and his brother, Philip Bunch. Fred and his...
Paige McKee Scott
Feb 1, 2021
Abingdon, Va. – Paige McKee Scott, age 80, born November 30, 1940 in Sharon, Pennsylvania, went home to be with his Lord on Monday, February 1, 2021 at Russell County Medical Center. Paige was retired from his career as a Machine Operator in Furniture Manufacturing. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening, and singing. He was of the Pentecostal faith and loved...
Anna Pauline Penland "Penny" Howard
Jan 31, 2021
Abingdon, VA – Anna Pauline Penland Howard, 93, better known as Polly to her birth family, and as Penny in the Abingdon community, went to be with the Lord on January 31, 2021. Born on December 10, 1927, in the Frying Pan area of Dickenson County, VA, Penny was the youngest child of William Spurgeon Penland and Eura Ellen...
Ruby Olinger Cardwell
Jan 30, 2021
Ruby Olinger Cardwell, formerly of Glade Spring, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 30, 2021, at the Sun City Center Hospice House in Florida. A faithful and God-fearing woman, she loved Jesus and her family above all else. She will be deeply missed. One of five children, Ruby was born April 25, 1927, in Saltville,...
James M. "Jim" Jenkins
Jan 29, 2021
Chilhowie, VA - James M. "Jim" Jenkins, age 72, was carried to his heavenly home in the arms of his Savior on Friday, January 29, 2021, with loving family by his side. Jim was born to Zeke and Emma Oliver Jenkins on May 29, 1948 in Piney Flats, TN. He was a graduate of Patrick Henry High School and Virginia...
Sheila Jeter
Jan 29, 2021
Honaker, Va. Sheila Jeter, age 62, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at the Johnson City Medical Center. She was retired from textile work and was of the Baptist Faith. Sheila enjoyed gardening in her spare time. She is survived by her loving companion Auty Howard; sisters Debbie McReynolds and Charlene Mullins; brothers Junior Deel, Michael Deel and Cooper...
Janie Louise Pope Norris
Jan 29, 2021
Abingdon, VA – Janie Louise Pope Norris, age 82, passed on Friday, January 29, 2021, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Janie was a member of Spoon Gap Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Kerman and Hallie Largen Pope; husband, Herman Norris; brother, Homer Pope; and sisters, Edith Price, Icie Graybeal, Zelphia Huff, and Lillie Roark. She...
Lavania Ann Stables Hess
Jan 28, 2021
Saltville, Va. – Lavania Ann Stables Hess passed away on Thursday, January 28, 2021 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. One of twelve children, she was born July 9, 1940 in Makota, West Virginia to the late William Lee and Georgia Hurt Stables. She graduated from high school in Bel Air, Maryland and spent most of her life as a homemaker. Lavania was...
Linda Lee Brown
Jan 25, 2021
Abingdon, VA Linda Lee Brown, 78 of Abingdon, VA, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 25, 2021 after a brief illness. Linda Lee, as she was known, was an avid jewelry designer, art maker, and songstress. Her love for all thing’s “art” showed in her brilliant creativity and beauty of all things she created whether it was a paintbrush, a...
John M. Borders, Jr.
Jan 24, 2021
John M. Borders, Jr., age 91, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021, at his home. He was born October 22, 1929, to the late John M. Borders, Sr. and Lou Verna Browning Borders in Logan, W. Va. John was a veteran of the United States Air Force and retired as a Division Manager from Pittston Coal Company. He...
Charlotte Ann Cook Mackey
Jan 23, 2021
Charlotte Ann Cook Mackey, age 58, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2021 at her home. She was a former paramedic with the Bristol Life Saving Crew, and was a former registered nurse. She was predeceased loving mother Betty Lou Edwards Cook; uncle Perry Cook; aunt Lois Edwards. Those left to cherish her memories are her father James (Jim) H....
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