Obituaries
Judy Carol King Osborne
Jan 20, 2021
Bristol, VA – Judy Carol King Osborne, age 66, passed on Wednesday, January 20, 2021, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Judy lived many years in Richmond, VA where she was employed by Food Lion. She later moved to Bristol, VA and was employed at the Meadowview Branch of BB&T. Judy was preceded in death by her parents, James William and...
Beryl G. Broyles
Jan 20, 2021
Abingdon, VA – Beryl G. Broyles, age 85, of Abingdon, Va. passed away on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born in Old Butler, TN and was raised in Elizabethton. Following his marriage to Nancy, he moved to Abingdon and has lived here for the past 64 years. He was a man of many talents...
Hazel "Rash" Fleming
Jan 18, 2021
Hazel “Rash” Fleming, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on January 18, 2021. She was preceded in death by her husband of 44 years, Jerry Fleming; her parents, Emmett and Clara Rash; a baby sister, Frances Irene; four brothers, Jack, Earl, Edward, and Emmett, Jr.; and a grandson, Michael Hayes. She is survived by two daughters, Rita...
Jacob Allen Barker
Jan 16, 2021
Abingdon, VA – Jacob Allen Barker, age 24, passed on Saturday, January 16, 2021, at his home. Jacob was a 2015 graduate of Virginia High School. He is survived by his mother, Jennifer Rosenbalm Barker; twin brother, Hunter Barker; sister, Brittanie McAllister and husband Zak; maternal grandmother, Mildred Bradshaw; uncles, Allen Rosenbalm and wife Denise, and Edward Rosenbalm and wife...
Michael Dewayne "Red" Payne
Jan 16, 2021
Spring Hill, FL Michael Dewayne “Red” Payne, age 57, passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2021. Red was born in English, WV and had lived in Abingdon for a number of years. He was a nuclear field engineer and his job took him and his family to Spring Hill. Red was a U.S. Army Veteran. He enjoyed coaching little league...
Dawson Lee Widener
Jan 14, 2021
Infant Dawson Lee Widener, age 2 months, 29 days, of Glade Spring, Va., went to join his maternal grandmother, Juanita Lea “MaMaw” Boone, in heaven on Thursday, January 14, 2021. He was born to Daniel Blaine Widener and Shannon Lea Boone on October 17, 2020, in Abingdon, Va. In addition to his parents, Dawson is also survived by his sister,...
George Willis Toon
Jan 13, 2021
Bristol, Va. – George Willis Toon, age 93, of Bristol, Virginia passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. He was born December 23, 1927 in Abingdon, Virginia, the son of the late Smith Toon and Doney Ethel Hinchey Toon. George retired from the position of Executive Director of the Bristol, Virginia Housing Authority. He studied Architectural...
Doris Mullins Southerlin
Jan 13, 2021
Doris Mullins Southerlin, 88, loving wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Doris was preceded in death by her beloved husband of fifty-seven years, Sloan, her parents, a brother, Clyde Mullins, and a sister, Jean Compton. Mrs. Southerlin is survived by her daughter, Paige, and husband Gale of Abingdon; grandson...
Thelma Janelle Tyree Bowers
Jan 13, 2021
Bristol, Va. – Thelma Janelle Tyree Bowers, age 86, of Bristol, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at her home. She was born July 20, 1934, to the late James Tyree, Sr. and Mary Cornett Tyree, in Ashe County, North Carolina. Thelma, affectionately known as “Janelle,” was a dedicated homemaker who will always be fondly remembered as a...
Dr. Roy Leslie Marshall II
Jan 12, 2021
Acworth, Ga. - Dr. Roy Leslie Marshall II passed away January 12, 2021, at Wellstar Cobb Hospital. Family and friends will gather for a graveside service Sunday, January 17, 2021, at 2:00 PM, at Valley View Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Michael Canter, Pastor, and Dr. W. Edward Fine officiating. In accordance with Covid-19 restrictions, social distancing practices will be...
Dora Ingle Owens
Jan 12, 2021
After a brief illness, Dora Ingle Owens, 95, passed away peacefully, January 12, 2021, at Elmcroft Assisted Living in Bristol, Tennessee. Dora was born May 18, 1925, in Washington County Virginia, to Gilbert and Isabelle Ingle. In addition to her parents, Dora was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie. They had many happy moments during their 55 years...
Bridget Dawn Widener
Jan 11, 2021
Bridget Dawn Widener, age 36, of Glade Spring, Va., passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021. She was an employee of Wendy’s in Glade Spring as well as Country Inn and Suites in Abingdon. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Charles and Vivian Widener.She is survived by her son, Xavier James Gibson of Jonesborough, Tenn.; mother, Sandy...
Kenneth Eugene "Ken" Musick
Jan 10, 2021
Bristol, VA – Kenneth Eugene “Ken” Musick, age 72, passed on Sunday, January 10, 2021, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Ken was a U.S. Army Veteran and served with the Blackhorse 11th Armored Calvary during the Vietnam War where he received the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in combat. He was of the Christian faith and recently attended Macedonia Church...
Jeffrey Alan Surber
Jan 10, 2021
Bristol, VA – Jeffrey Alan “Jeff” Surber, age 63, passed on Sunday, January 10, 2021, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Jeff retired from UPS as a truck driver after 32 years of service and was president of the Local #22 Teamsters. He will be remembered as a loving husband and father, a talented woodworker, his “world famous BBQ”, and his ability...
Margaret Ann Helms
Jan 10, 2021
Margaret Ann Helms, 96, of Abingdon, Virginia passed away peacefully at NHC Memory Care in Bristol, Va. on Sunday, January 10, 2021. She was born in Russell County, Va. on July 12, 1924, a daughter of the late Walter Taylor and Mary Barrett Taylor. Margaret was a lifelong member of Pilgrim Baptist Church in Abingdon, Va. She was employed...
Cheryl Denise Justus Thornsbury
Jan 10, 2021
Abingdon, Va. – Cheryl Denise Justus Thornsbury, age 54, of Abingdon, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born May 3, 1966, to Elza Justus and Sarah (Sally) Lester Justus, in Grundy, Virginia. Cheryl will always be remembered as a loving mother, daughter, and friend. She was always positive and encouraging, even on her...
Lucinda Gail Davis Adelstein
Jan 9, 2021
Lucinda Gail Davis Adelstein, age 78, of Washington County, Va., passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021. She had been a resident of NHC HealthCare, Bristol for some time. She was born August 6, 1942, to the late Homer Creed Davis and Retha J. Kiser Davis in Lebanon, Va. Gail was a member of Mountain View Community Church in Lebanon,...
Roy Eugene Self, Jr.
Jan 7, 2021
Abingdon, Va. - Roy Eugene Self, Jr., age 64, of Abingdon, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born December 31, 1956, to the late Roy Eugene, Sr. and Helen Marie Kestner Self, in Abingdon, Virginia. Roy worked hard in his career as a diesel mechanic to provide for his family. His children remember him...
Bonnie Lou Price Jones
Jan 6, 2021
Bluff City, TN – Bonnie Lou Price Jones, age 77, passed on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was the owner of Bonnie’s Restaurant for 28 years. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Gleneth and Edith Pope Price; husband, Ernest Jones; son, Glen Norris; brother, Billy Price; sisters, Shirley Hurd and Zola Price; and...
Glenn David Looney
Jan 6, 2021
Abingdon, Va. Glenn David Looney, 70, passed on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. David was a graduate of Grundy Senior High School and a U.S. Army Veteran. He moved to Abingdon in 1971 and was a former employee of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. David is preceded in death by his parents, Chase and Rethia...
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