Obituaries
Randall Lee Nunley
Dec 13, 2019
Randall Lee “Randy” Nunley, age 58, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. He was a steel superintendent at Design and Build Construction for most of his life, and was an avid hunter and outdoorsman. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Smith Nunley; and his brother,...
Larry Hugh Brinkley
Dec 9, 2019
Larry Hugh Brinkley, age 75, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on December 9, 2019, in his home. Larry grew up in Greendale, Va. and worked in the family business, Brinkley’s Grocery. He also raised cattle and grew tobacco. Larry loved working with electronics, and he sold and installed satellite systems. For fourteen years, he and his wife Sarah lived in...
Dean Edward Pope
Dec 9, 2019
Abingdon, VA Dean Edward Pope, age 64, passed away Monday, December 9, 2019 at his home. Dean was preceded in death by his daughter, Tanya Meade. In addition to his daughter, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Leonard, paternal grandparents, Amos and Roxie Pope and maternal grandparents, Roosevelt and Faye Price. Survivors include his daughter Melinda (Mindy)...
Gay Ann Moore
Dec 7, 2019
Abingdon, Va. Gay Ann Moore, age 78, passed away at Johnston Memorial Hospital on Saturday, December 7, 2019. She was born in Cranes Nest, Va., but had spent most of her life in Abingdon. She was a member of First Baptist Church; Damascus, Va. Gay worked for many years cleaning houses, even during her illness. She was known for...
Thomas Harry "T. Harry" Arnold
Dec 6, 2019
Abingdon, Va. Thomas Harry “T. Harry” Arnold, Sr passed away Friday, December 6, 2019. A lifelong resident of Abingdon, Harry was happiest when driving around town, dropping by to check on and visit friends and co-workers. He always worked diligently to provide for his family and protect the interests of the town of Abingdon and Washington County. Harry served...
Edith Vaught Jackson
Dec 6, 2019
Abingdon, VA – Edith Vaught Jackson, age 101, passed on Friday, December 6, 2019, in Valley Health Care Center. Edith was born and raised in Grayson County, VA, and lived many years in Illinois and Texas before moving back to Virginia in 1995. She enjoyed sewing, crocheting, and quilting. She is preceded in death by her parents, Stephen Franklin Vaught and...
Virgus Blankenship
Dec 5, 2019
Virgus Blankenship, age 83, of Abingdon, Va. and formerly of Buchanan County, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 5, 2019, at his home. He was born September 30, 1936, in Buchanan County. Virgus owned and operated Tri-Star Mining, Inc. and was formerly a member of Little Prater Church of Christ. He was a member of the...
John Franklin Mink
Dec 4, 2019
Abingdon, VA – John Franklin “Frank” Mink, age 84, passed on Wednesday, December 4, 2019, at his home after extended illness. He was born June 12, 1935 in Washington County, VA, the only son of the late William McKinley and Doshia Stevens Mink. Frank was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He was a veteran of the U.S....
Jacob Elbert "J.E." Arnold
Dec 4, 2019
Glade Spring, Va. Jacob Elbert “J.E.” Arnold, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Valley Healthcare. J.E. was a native of Glade Spring and was a member of Washington Springs United Methodist Church. He worked as a brick mason and was an instructor at the Washington County Technical School. J.E. was honored by the International Bricklayers...
Lloyd Clinton Bailey
Dec 3, 2019
Abingdon, Va. Lloyd Clinton Bailey, age 82, was given rest on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, in Ballad Hospice House after a lengthy illness. Clinton served his country and its people in the U.S. Army as well as his community as a member of the Washington County Volunteer Fire Dept. He not only provided for his family, but also friends and...
Scott Allan Tyler
Dec 3, 2019
Bristol, Tenn. Scott Allan Tyler, 41, passed away Tuesday, December 3. Scott was a 1996 graduate of Oak Hill High School and later attended West Virginia University where his love for WV Mountaineer football began. Scott’s career started in the automotive industry with the family businesses Blackburn Ford and Mountaineer Automotive, and was recently employed in management with Wallace Nissan. ...
Martha Ann Broyles Snyder
Dec 2, 2019
Abingdon, Va. Martha Ann Broyles Snyder, age 86, passed on Monday, December 2, 2019, in Commonwealth Senior Living. Martha was a 1950 graduate of Big Creek High School in War, W. Va. and was a nurse anesthetist for over 40 years, of which over 30 years were served at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents,...
John Hopkins McConnell
Dec 1, 2019
John Hopkins McConnell, age 73, got his angel wings early Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born on April 28, 1946 in Lebanon, Va. John served in the United States Army in the 82nd Airborne Division and attended Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church. He is preceded in death by his father Floyd Bradley McConnell, Jr. and his...
Betty Ruth Gilbert
Dec 1, 2019
Abingdon, Va. Betty Ruth Gilbert, age 80, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Grace Healthcare. She was a native of Dickenson County, Va. and had lived in Washington County, Va. still since 1983. Betty was of the Baptist faith and she attended Highlands Fellowship Church. She dedicated her life to making a home for her family, and in...
Philip Arthur Topa
Nov 30, 2019
Philip Arthur Topa, 82, of Glade Spring, Virginia, passed away on Saturday morning, November 30, 2019, surrounded by his immediate family at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tenn. Born November 24, 1937 in Keene, New Hampshire, he was the son of Hilda and Joseph Topa. Phil was preceded in death by his second wife, Nancy Topa (Zumhagen); and survived...
Randy Morris Felts
Nov 28, 2019
Randy Morris Felts, age 64, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019, in the Select Specialty Hospital of Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born February 4, 1955, to the late Bernard Ray Felts and Vera Morris Felts in Radford, Va. In addition to his parents, Randy was also preceded in death by his first wife, Debra Kay Lundy Felts;...
Edward Joseph "Eddie" Sailor
Nov 27, 2019
Edward Joseph “Eddie” Sailor, age 48, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Eugene Sailor, Sr.; brother, Raymond Eugene Sailor, Jr.; and paternal grandmother, Ellen Phoebe “Tinie” Sailor. Eddie is survived by his mother, Candice R. Sailor; sister, Candice Rae Sailor; brother, Nick Sailor,...
Howard E. Morrell
Nov 24, 2019
Howard E. Morrell, age 91, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019, at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born April 28, 1928, to the late Louis Morrell and Arlene Carrier Morrell. Howard served in the United States Navy aboard the U.S.S. Missouri. He was the owner and operator of Morrell’s Shoe Store in Abingdon. Howard was...
Bonnie Virginia Rash
Nov 23, 2019
Meadowview, VA Bonnie Virginia Rash, age 66, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Bristol Regional Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, VA and was a member of Temple Baptist Church. Bonnie worked at making a home for her family and being a role model for her children. She loved tending to her flowers and garden. ...
Callie Zane Litton
Nov 22, 2019
Abingdon, VA Callie Zane Henderson Litton, age 86, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 at NHC Bristol, VA. Zane was a lifelong resident of Washington County, VA and was a member of the Lindell Church of Christ. Most of her life, she was a hard- working farmer. She also assisted families by being a private duty sitter for the...
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