Obituaries
Lois Shortridge Belcher
Aug 13, 2020
Glade Spring, Va. – Lois Shortridge Belcher, age 91, passed on Thursday, August 13, 2020, at her home. Lois was raised in Kentucky where she was a graduate of Feds Creek High School. As a young adult, she moved to Big Rock, Va. where she met her late husband, Donald Lee Belcher, while working at the company store. Lois and...
David Grant Colson, Jr.
Aug 12, 2020
David Grant Colson, Jr., of Bristol, Va., passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was surrounded by his family that he so dearly loved. David was born in Middlesboro, Ky. to the late David Grant Colson, Sr. and Sally Marie Southern Colson on November 22, 1941. David is survived by his loving wife of...
Jason Lee Corvin
Aug 12, 2020
Jason Corvin, age 37, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at Bristol Regional Hospital. He was a native of Washington County, Va. and was an accomplished man in his short life. Jason was a graduate of Patrick Henry High and was a member of the Rebel Regiment Band. He played saxophone and became the Drum Major in his senior...
Walter Odell Cowan, Sr.
Aug 11, 2020
WALTER ODELL COWAN Sr. Our beloved husband, father and grandfather was born in Bristol, Va. on October 23, 1934, the second son of Richard and Katherine Cowan. He became a member of Lee Street Baptist Church in June of 1942. He attended Douglass High School where he became a student athlete graduating in June, 1953. He attended Virginia Union University...
Helen H. Grover
Aug 11, 2020
Helen H. Grover, age 80, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020 at Heritage Hall in Tazewell, Va. Helen was the widow of the late Raymond Grover. Private services will be held at the Mountain Home National Cemetery. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com and signing the online guest register. The family of Helen...
Johnny Douglas Harris
Aug 10, 2020
Johnny Douglas Harris of Bristol, Va. departed this life on Monday, August 10, 2020, at the age of 68. He was born on February 28, 1952 to the late Marvin Harris and late Ella Jean Buck. He was a High School graduate and served in the U.S. Army for three years, SP4 with honorable discharge. Johnny worked at Reynolds Aluminum...
Lee Ann Jones
Aug 10, 2020
Lee Ann Farmer Jones, age 82, of Meadowview, Va., passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020, at Abingdon Health & Rehab Center. She was a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church. Lee Ann was born to the late John Farmer and Mae Newman Farmer. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, John and Donald Farmer; and a sister, June...
James "Jim" Madison DeBord
Aug 9, 2020
Chilhowie, Va. James “Jim” Madison DeBord, age 75, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020, in Abingdon, Va. Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Ben Harrison DeBord and Ettie Jane Dempsey DeBord; Ann Wheeler, his wife; brothers, Earl and Walter DeBord; sister, Maudeen DeBord Blevins; brother-in-law, Lloyd Jackson Blevins, Sr.; sister-in-law, Mary Mildred DeBord; paternal grandparents, Creed and Margaret...
Ricky Lee Wise
Aug 9, 2020
Abingdon, Va. – Ricky Lee Wise, age 63, of the Brumley Gap Community, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020, following an extended illness. Ricky worked as a roofer and also as a farmer. When not working, he loved spending time in the outdoors, especially fishing and camping in his favorite spot, Hidden Valley. Ricky was preceded in death by...
Geneva Reed Shumaker
Aug 8, 2020
Geneva Reed Shumaker, age 94, of Bristol, TN passed away at Bristol Regional Medical Center on Saturday, August 8, 2020. She was of the Baptist Faith. During her working years, she was employed at Big Jack Manufacturing for 34 years. Until just before her passing, Geneva lived by herself and took great pride in having a clean and organized home....
Patricia Ann Gamble
Aug 6, 2020
Abingdon, Va. Patricia Ann Gamble, age 78, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at NHC Healthcare; Bristol, Va. She was born in Richwood, WVa and graduated from Richwood High School. She had resided in Abingdon for the past several years. Patricia was a fan of country music and she had a soft spot in her heart for animals. She...
Hazel Louise Cacy
Aug 6, 2020
Hazel Louise Puckett Cacy, age 78, of Meadowview, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 6, 2020, at her home. She was born to the late Harmon Puckett and Mary Galliher Puckett in Saltville, Va. She was a member of the Glade Spring Church of God of Prophesy. In addition to her parents, Hazel was also preceded...
Margaret Leonard
Aug 5, 2020
Margaret Elizabeth Hayden Leonard, age 97, was born on September 3, 1922, in Washington County, Virginia where she grew up and lived all her life, moved to Golden Avenue, Heaven on Wednesday, August 5, 2020. There to welcome her was her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ. She was a member of Fellowship Chapel. Margaret enjoyed working in her flowers and...
Lola Snow
Aug 2, 2020
Bristol, VA - Lola Snow (Granny), 85, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020 in her sleep due to complications with her health. Born in Herndon, West Virginia, daughter of William McKinley Graham and Letha Lusk Graham, Lola was a devoted Christian and member of Victory Baptist Church. She loved sewing and quilting, cooking, children, and her church. She will always...
Virginia Katherine "Jane" Price
Aug 2, 2020
Abingdon, Va. Virginia Katherine “Jane” Price, age 78, passed away at her home on Sunday, August 2, 2020. She was a life-long resident of Washington County; Va. and she was of the Christian Faith. During her working years, Jane was a CNA and was a caregiver to many, especially for the residents at the Greendale Home for the Aged. Jane...
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...
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