Obituaries
Joshua James Harmon
Jul 31, 2020
Joshua James Harmon, age 33, of Abingdon, Va., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 31, 2020, at his home. He will be remembered as a kind loving soul who harbored an abounding love for animals. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, James Phillip Harmon and Lockie Mae Wise Harmon; maternal grandparents, Verna “Denny” Buck and Georgia Ann...
Nancy Lynn Tuckwiller Tuell
Jul 29, 2020
Abingdon, VA – Nancy Lynn Tuckwiller Tuell, age 67, passed on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at her home. Nancy grew up in Charleston, WV. She was a graduate of Miami University and moved to Abingdon with her family in the 1970’s where she worked at her father’s General Engineering firm for over 25 years. Nancy was known for her giving...
Mildred R. Smith
Jul 29, 2020
Mildred R. Smith, age 81, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at her home. She retired from Washington County Virginia Social Services where she served as an eligibility worker for more than 20 years. She was of the Baptist faith. She was dearly loved by all who knew her and was an...
Martha Calhoun Patton
Jul 28, 2020
Atlanta, Ga. - Martha Calhoun Patton, age 94, formerly of Abingdon, VA, died peacefully in Atlanta, GA on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother - always devoted to her family. She enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles, playing card games, and dining out. Martha was a faithful long-time member of Abingdon Baptist Church. During her working...
Botney Daniel Barnett
Jul 23, 2020
Botney Daniel Barnett, age 39, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Botney was a native of Kentucky; however, he had lived in Abingdon of the past 10 years. He was a loving father, kind soul and was filled with compassion. Botney enjoyed watching professional wrestling and eating a good meal. He was predeceased by his...
Sandra Elizabeth Sneed Ambrogi
Jul 22, 2020
Bradenton, FL - Sandra Elizabeth Sneed Ambrogi, 66, of Bradenton, Florida, died July 22, 2020, at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tennessee. She was born Feb. 2, 1954, to Jackson and Margie (Jones) Sneed in Charlotte, North Carolina. Sandy was a 1972 graduate of Brainerd High School in Chattanooga and the University of Tennessee in 1975 with a degree...
Mary Elizabeth Price
Jul 21, 2020
Mary Elizabeth Price, age 96, of Abingdon, Va. peacefully met her Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. She put her trust and faith in Christ at a young age, loved her church, hymns and reading her Bible. Her father taught her to never have idle hands. She was devoted to her family, loved gardening, and was an avid...
Jennifer Lynn Fitzgerald
Jul 17, 2020
Bristol, TN – Jennifer Lynn Fitzgerald, age 58, passed on Friday, July 17, 2020, at her home. Jennifer was a 1980 graduate of Abingdon High School and attended Bauder Fashion College in Atlanta, GA, graduating with a degree in fashion design. She was a resident of the Naples, FL area for over 30 years. Jennifer is survived by two sons,...
Ruby Inez Slagle
Jul 16, 2020
Ruby Inez Slagle, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Ruby was born on August 28, 1931 to the late Layton Peter and Defronia Mae Pippin Bott. She was 88 years old. She was a life-long resident of Abingdon and spent her years making a home for her husband and five children. Ruby...
Randy Scott Dixon
Jul 15, 2020
Randy Scott Dixon, age 53, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 15, 2020. He was born in Bristol, Tenn. to Scott Dixon and Peggy Huff Dixon of Abingdon. Randy graduated from Emory & Henry College in 1988 and obtained his master’s degree from Virginia Tech. Randy was a huge Virginia Tech fan. ...
Jamie Heath Hurd
Jul 13, 2020
Abingdon, VA – Jamie Heath Hurd, age 42, passed on Monday, July 13, 2020, at his home. Jamie was a 1995 graduate of Abingdon High School. He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Mack Hurd, Sr. and Shirley Price Hurd; maternal grandfather, Berlin Stowers; and uncles, Berlin Stowers, Jr.. He is survived by three children, Anthony Hurd of Abingdon,...
Alan Dale Delp
Jul 12, 2020
Alan Delp, age 63, of Meadowview Virginia, went to be with the Lord Sunday, July 12, 2020, surrounded by family. A professional truck driver, Alan began his driving career hauling cattle alongside his father. In 1997 he began driving for Mid Mountain, a career that would go on to last for over 20 years. As a devoted Christian Alan found joy...
Rev. Larry Eugene Ball
Jul 9, 2020
Abingdon, Va. / Little River, S.C. On July 9, 2020 Rev. Larry Eugene Ball left this world to stand before the Lord. He was born May 12, 1940, in Marion, Ind. to the late Millard and Mary Helen Ball Baker. After graduating high school, Larry enlisted in the United States Marine Corps for four years followed by eight years of...
Melvin Morgan Gobble
Jul 7, 2020
Bristol, Va. Melvin Morgan Gobble, age 76, passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2020, at home after a lengthy illness. He was born June 13, 1944 to the late Frank and Anna Lou Gobble. Melvin was a U.S. Army veteran and a self-employed carpenter for many years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother,...
William T. "Chick" Wagner
Jul 6, 2020
William T. “Chick” Wagner, age 77, of Glade Spring, Va., passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born May 9, 1943, to the late Preston Wagner and Francis Able Wagner. He graduated from the Abingdon High School Class of 1961 as an MVP on the football team and recipient of the Danny Counts...
Roger Allen Peters
Jul 3, 2020
Abingdon, VA – Roger Allen Peters, age 72, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2020 at Bristol Rehabilitation Center. He spent much of his life in Weber City, Va. prior to moving to Abingdon in 1985. During his working years, Roger was employed by Bristol Metals. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints...
Charles Phillip "Chuck" Sherrill
Jul 1, 2020
Abingdon, VA Charles Phillip “Chuck” Sherrill, age 69, of Abingdon, Va. and formerly of Central Illinois, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 1, 2020. He retired as a trucker after 45 years of service. Chuck was an avid bowler and golfer. He was preceded in death by his parents and sister. Chuck is survived by his wife of...
Emily Ann Bailey
Jun 28, 2020
Emily Ann Whitt Bailey, age 82, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord and joined her first-grade sweetheart, her husband of 60 years, Lloyd Clinton Bailey, in heaven on Sunday, June 28, 2020. She retired from Overnight Transportation after 35 years where she served as an office manager. Emily was a member of Wyndale United Methodist Church. In...
Chester Eugene Ostrowski
Jun 25, 2020
Chester Eugene Ostrowski Born 10/15/30 in Toronto, OH Parents: Mary and Edward Ostrowski Brothers: Edward (Ruth), Stephen (Frances) and Henry (Vera) all deceased. He graduated from Toronto High School in 1948 and was active duty in the US Army as a tank commander from 1951-1953 with the 14th Tank Company, 25th Infantry Division. He was wounded in 1953 while being stationed in Korea...
John Durnovich
Jun 25, 2020
Abingdon, VA – John Durnovich passed away peacefully in his home on June 25, 2020, at the age of 89. John was born in Cheswick, Pennsylvania on July 8, 1930, to Michael and Vilma Durnovich. John was preceded in death by his late wife Janice Beck Durnovich, who passed away in 2001. He is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, David...
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