Obituaries
Ruth Ann Vannoy Paust
Jun 24, 2020
Abingdon, VA – Ruth Ann Vannoy Paust, age 66, passed on Wednesday, June 24, 2020, at her home. She was preceded in death by her father, Dan Vannoy, and brother, Eddie Vannoy. Ruth is survived by her son, Daniel Paust and fiancée Nikita of Abingdon, VA; two daughters, Donna (Brent) Dingus of St. Paul, VA and Nicia Paust of Abingdon, VA;...
Jean Elizabeth Carter Greer
Jun 20, 2020
Abingdon, Va. Jean Elizabeth Carter Greer was born on September 2, 1926 to Carl and Faye Carter of Whitetop, VA. Jean was raised on Whitetop and cherished her days growing up in the community with a close-knit family that instilled in her the values of a Lutheran faith and the importance of hard work. She had a lifelong love of...
William Donald Watkins
Jun 19, 2020
Abingdon, VA – William Donald Watkins, age 72, passed on Friday, June 19, 2020, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Don served in the U.S. Army and was awarded the Purple Heart for wounds received in combat as well as the Bronze Star. He was a member of V.F.W. Post 1994, American Legion Post 12, D.A.V. Chapter #57, and the Order...
Pauline Johnson Goodman
Jun 18, 2020
Pauline Johnson Goodman died on June 18, 2020, at Brookdale Assisted Living facility in Bristol, Virginia. She is survived by her husband of 66 years, Dr. Temple Goodman; three sons and their wives, Robert and Vicki Goodman, Mark and Susanne Goodman and Vincent and Deborah Goodman. She is also survived by four grandsons; five great grandsons; and four siblings, Louise...
Neil Howard Easterly
Jun 17, 2020
Bristol, VA – Neil Howard Easterly, age 62, passed on Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at his home. Neil was a 1976 Graduate of John S. Battle High School and a former employee of Universal Fibers. He was preceded in death by his father, Billy Harris Easterly. Neil is survived by his mother, Ruth Jane Moffitt Easterly of Bristol, VA; brother, Bob...
Rodney F. Stanley
Jun 16, 2020
Bristol, Tenn. Rodney F. Stanley, 68, passed away on Tuesday, June 16, 2020, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Rodney was a graduate of Osborne High School in Manassas, Va. and was a self-employed painter for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jimmie and Lorraine Sutherland Stanley; brother Gregory Stanley; and nephew Robert Larry Stanley, III. Rodney...
David Junior Forrester
Jun 14, 2020
Abingdon, VA – David Junior Forrester, age 71, passed on Sunday, June 14, 2020, at his home. David lived most of his life in Mountain City, TN until moving to Abingdon seven years ago. He worked many years at Thomasville Furniture Company and was a member of the Meadowview Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses Church. David was a woodworker and...
Bruce Allan Halliburton
Jun 13, 2020
Abingdon, VA – Bruce Allan Halliburton, age 59, passed away in Sevierville, TN on Saturday, June 13, 2020. Bruce had spent most of his life in Northern Va. but had moved to Abingdon 4 years ago. He was a sheet metal fabricator and installer. Bruce enjoyed his life on South Holston Lake and kayaked and fished whenever possible. He was...
William Alfred Owens, Sr.
Jun 12, 2020
Bill Owens, Sr., 83, of Abingdon, Va., quietly passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020. He was a member of Chilhowie Baptist Church. Born in April 1937, in Glade Spring, Va., he was the son of John “Jack” Owens and Violet Cardwell Owens. He graduated from Glade Spring High School, attended Emory & Henry College, and served in the U.S....
Jackie Dean "Jack" Buckles
Jun 12, 2020
Jackie Dean “Jack” Buckles, age 84, of Bristol, Va., passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020, at his home. He was a veteran of the United States Army and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1994 in Abingdon. He was a longtime employee of Jewell Coal and Coke and later worked in maintenance at Virginia Intermont...
David Lee Gills
Jun 11, 2020
Abingdon, Va. David L. Gills was born on August 4, 1943, to Ambrose and Nellie Stewart Gills of Bluefield, Virginia (deceased). He passed away at his home in Abingdon on Thursday, June 11, 2020. After graduating from Graham High School he served in the United States Air Force from 1965-1969, serving at Suffolk Co. AFB, West Hampton Beach, Long Island,...
David Darrell Reed
Jun 9, 2020
Radford, Va. David Darrell Reed, age 64, passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020. Darrell was born in Abingdon, but was a long-time resident of Radford. He was a 43- year employee of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant, and in his spare time he enjoyed fishing, singing and playing the guitar. Darrell will be remembered as one who loved and...
Robert Lawrence "Larry" Taylor, Jr.
Jun 9, 2020
Robert Lawrence “Larry” Taylor, Jr., age 91, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Tuesday, June 9, 2020, at Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in the Intelligence Division and he operated a successful insurance business in Richmond for several years. Larry was a member of Abingdon United Methodist Church and...
Harold Layne Goodman
Jun 7, 2020
Damascus, Va. Harold Layne Goodman, 64, passed on Sunday, June 7, 2020, at his home. Harold was a graduate of Broad Run High School in Ashburn, Va. and worked as an industrial painter for many years. He is preceded in death by his father, Harold Linkous Goodman; daughter, Gabrielle Rebecca Goodman; and brother, Jeffrey Alan Goodman. Harold is surived by...
Joe Ryburn Carter
Jun 5, 2020
Abingdon, Va. Joe Ryburn Carter, 79, passed on Friday, June 5, 2020, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Joe was born in Smyth County Virginia to the late Hubert and Florida Dye Carter. He retired from HAPCO and attended Meadowview United Methodist Church when his health permitted. Joe spent many years buying and selling antiques and had many repeat customers coming from...
Mary Maxine Vandergriff
Jun 4, 2020
Abingdon, Va. Mary Maxine Vandergriff, age 89, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020 at English Meadows Senior Living. She was born in Logan County, WV and lived in Richlands for several years. In the early 1990’s she moved with her husband to Abingdon. Mary was a true homemaker. She loved, nurtured and cared for her children, grandchildren and great...
David Lee Wyatt
Jun 4, 2020
David Lee Wyatt, age 81, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2020, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was a member of Charity Tabernacle Pentecostal Church and retired from Cherokee Construction Company. He will be remembered as a loving father and grandfather who was loved by all. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and...
Josie Riffey
Jun 2, 2020
Abingdon, Va. Josie Riffey, 82, of Abingdon, Va. went home on Tuesday, June 2, 2020. She was the first child born to Ernest and Polly Thomas Riffey. Josie was a caregiver all her life. To start, she cared for her family and continued her care by assisting folks in their homes. She retired from Abingdon Manor with many years of...
Ada Jeanette Boyd Clifton
May 31, 2020
Ada Jeanette Boyd Clifton, age 72, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on May 31, 2020, at Abingdon Health and Rehab Center. She was preceded in death by her mother, Maudie Boyd; husband of 52 years, Jerrell L. Clifton; sister, Ina Boyd Keen; and two infant grandsons, Zachary and Christopher Street Clifton. Jeanette is survived by three sons: Morgan Clifton and...
Nelson Lee Hayter
May 29, 2020
Meadowview, Va. Nelson Lee Hayter, age 81, passed away on Friday, May 29, 2020 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Nelson was born in Holston, Va. and spent most of his life in the area. He worked in auto repair for many years. However, he started a second career as a driver for Northgate Pharmacy. He endeared many of the customers by...
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