Obituaries
Oscar J. Widner, Jr.
Nov 8, 2020
Bristol, Va. - Oscar J. Widner, Jr. (Junior, OJ, Papaw, Uncle Jr), born June 29, 1933, rejoined the love of his life in heaven on November 8, 2020. He is now rejoicing with his Lord and Savior, many siblings, and his parents. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force where he served for four years. Oscar often...
Doris Ferguson Stanley
Nov 6, 2020
Meadowview, VA - Doris Ferguson Stanley, age 78, entered into eternal rest on Friday, November 6, 2020, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Doris was a loving mother, grandmother, and devoted companion as well as a faithful member of Fellowship Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold “Bill” Stanley and son, Jerry Stanley, and parents, Stafford and LouEtta...
Trula Lee Crigger
Nov 4, 2020
Abingdon, Va. Trula Lee Crigger, age 69, passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Washington County, Va. Trula was a homemaker and was a member of Mount Calvary Church. At Mount Calvary, she loved sharing the Word with children and teaching them crafts in Sunday School. Her family will remember her...
Jackson Abraham Demeyers
Nov 4, 2020
Abingdon, Va. – Jackson Abraham Demeyers, age 80, of Abingdon, Virginia, passed away on November 4, 2020. He was born on September 22, 1940, to the late Abraham and Elizabeth Hermenet Demeyers. Born in Sodus, New York, he graduated from Rochester Technical Institute with a degree in Electronics. He worked as an Electronics Technician for American Can Company. Jackson excelled...
Rufus Frank Moore
Nov 2, 2020
Abingdon, VA – Rufus Frank Moore, age 89, passed on Monday, November 2, 2020, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Frank was a U.S. Army combat veteran of the Korean War and a faithful member of V.F.W. Post 1994. He worked as a cabinet maker most of his life and was a member of Gospel Tabernacle Church. Frank was preceded in...
Anna Bell Wyatt Callahan
Nov 1, 2020
Abingdon, VA – Anna Bell Wyatt Callahan, age 87, passed on Sunday, November 1, 2020, in NHC Bristol. Anna was a graduate of William King High School and an employee of Johnston Memorial Clinic for over 40 years. She was a long-time member of Abingdon Baptist Church. Anna was preceded in death by her parents, Ray Barnett Wyatt and...
Ginger Paige "Deedee" Patton
Oct 31, 2020
Our beloved aunt, Ginger Paige “Deedee” Patton, went to be with the Lord on the morning of October 31st, 2020. Ginger was born in Dante, Virginia and was raised in the coal town of Clinchco. She was the second of four children, born to William Andrew “Bill” Patton and Mildred Janice Hay Patton. Ginger was a 1968 graduate of Ervinton...
Michael Anthony Durrance
Oct 31, 2020
Michael Anthony Durrance, age 46, of Abingdon, Va., went home to the Lord on Saturday, October 31, 2020, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Al and Mary Durrance; and two brothers, David and Robert Durrance. Michael is survived by his loving companion of 13 years, Mandy Gail Hall; two sons, Seth and Jared of...
George Donald Hainsworth
Oct 30, 2020
George Hainsworth died peacefully in hospice care at English Meadows in Abingdon, VA, on Friday, October 30, 2020, a week before his 93rd birthday. Born and raised in Scottsburg, NY, George enlisted in the Army in 1946 and served his country in Korea. When he returned he married Pat, his high school sweetheart, and raised a family in Victor, NY,...
Paul Douglas Williams
Oct 27, 2020
Abingdon, Va. - Paul Douglas “Doc” Williams, age 62, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at Bristol Regional Medical Center, after a hard battle with his health. He was born to the late George Carmine Williams and Ruth Ann Vowinkle Williams, on February 2, 1958, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, later moving with his family to...
Evelyn McThenia Hale
Oct 24, 2020
Glade Spring, Va. – Mrs. Evelyn McThenia Hale, 91, died Saturday, October 24, 2020. A lifelong homemaker who loved to cook, she had resided at English Meadows Senior Living in Abingdon, Va., after having lived most of her life in Glade Spring, Va. She was an active member of the Byars-Cobb United Memorial Methodist Church. She was preceded in death...
Juanita Lea Morsberger Boone
Oct 23, 2020
Glade Spring, Va. – Juanita Lea Morsberger Boone, age 52, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020, at her home. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to Carole Lea Parker Morsberger and the late Ronald Neal Morsberger. She graduated from Meade High School in Fort Meade, Maryland. Juanita was a devoted homemaker, and she especially enjoyed caring for her grandchildren....
Robert R. Baumbach
Oct 23, 2020
Abingdon, Va. - Robert R. "Bob" Baumbach went on to be with the Lord on Friday, October 23, 2020, at the Abingdon Health and Rehab Center. He was born in Rubidoux, California, July 11, 1936, to the late John Joseph and Dora Mary Baumbach. Bob grew up in the greater Riverside, California area and eventually joined the United States Army....
Adele Hunt Huyck
Oct 23, 2020
Meadowview, VA – Adele Hunt Huyck passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020. She was born June 26, 1936 in San Diego, CA to the late Clarence E. Hunt and Edna M. Catlin. Adele grew up and was educated in Chula Vista, CA, a suburb of San Diego, with her younger brother Marshall. Upon the death of her husband, William...
Ronald James "Ronnie" Keen
Oct 22, 2020
Ronald James “Ronnie” Keen, age 60, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. He was born to the late Joseph Keen, Sr. and Retha Ramsey Keen on May 7, 1960, in Clintwood, Va. He was a dedicated employee of Green Valley Farms and was a loyal member of the Washington County Moose...
Jerry Alan McCracken
Oct 20, 2020
Abingdon – Jerry Alan McCracken, age 59, passed on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Jerry was an employee of Dutt & Wagner for over 20 years. He is preceded in death by his parents, David and Alice Cuddy McCracken; and two sisters, Marie Rash and Betty Garland. Jerry is survived by his wife of 37 years, Teresa...
Randall Hank "Sampson" Walker
Oct 19, 2020
Randall Hank “Sampson” Walker, age 39, of Damascus, Va., passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born to the late Verlin Lloyd Walker and Phyllis Jean Moore Walker on April 25, 1981, in Pennsylvania. He performed a variety of odd jobs but was most notably an artist. Sampson was a talented painter. He had...
Marie Edna Sluss Culbertson
Oct 19, 2020
Marie Edna Sluss Culbertson, age 83, of Dickenson County, Va., passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed collecting antiques and meeting customers visiting the area at her antiques business. Marie was predeceased by her husband, Milton Clifton Culbertson; and children, Rocky, Rita, Scott (Duke), and Penny Culbertson. She is survived by one son, Clifton...
William Howard Arnett
Oct 18, 2020
Bristol, VA – William Howard Arnett, age 70, passed on Sunday, October 18, 2020, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Arnett was a truck driver for 47 years and attended United Bethel Baptist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Annie Ruth Johnson Arnett; son, Billy Arnett; and sister, Rosella Green. He is survived by his...
Vivian Ellaree Roark Houser
Oct 18, 2020
Abingdon, VA – Vivian Ellaree Roark Houser, age 79, passed on Sunday, October 18, 2020, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Vivian was a member of Woodland Hills Baptist Church and will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her parents, Sherman Vestal Roark and Pearl Mae Lewis Roark; husband, Carl Houser; and eight...
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