Obituaries
Louise Trayer Morgan
Nov 22, 2019
Abingdon, VA - Ella Louise Trayer Morgan, age 106, died peacefully at her home, Friday evening November 22, 2019. She was born September 14, 1913 in Pounding Mill, Virginia to the late Charles Herbert Trayer and Georgia Toney Trayer. Louise was educated in Tazewell County, Ben Johnston School of Nursing in Abingdon, and the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va. After...
Lavinia Humphreys Cullip
Nov 18, 2019
Abingdon, Va. Lavinia Humphreys Cullip, age 87, passed peacefully on Monday, November 18, 2019, while living at Commonwealth Senior Living. Lavinia loved her family, friends and God. She cherished and was proud of her relationship with all three. Preceding her in death were her parents, George and Annie Humphreys, 10 siblings, husband, Robert Cullip, Sr., and daughter, Ann C. White. Lavinia...
Lee Ann Geisenhaver
Nov 17, 2019
Lee Ann S. Geisenhaver passed away on November 17, 2019, in Abingdon, Virginia, at the age of 66. Lee Ann was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and teacher to many. Lee Ann was born on March 28, 1953 in Tecumseh, Michigan. She graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1971, along with her future husband Frank Geisenhaver, and furthered her education...
Phyllis Jewel Barton
Nov 16, 2019
Phyllis Jewel Barton, age 78, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born April 8, 1941, to the late Arvil Barton and Vadna Deel Barton in Steinman, Va. In addition to her parents, Phyllis was also preceded in death by her brother, Billy Barton; and a sister, Jean Anderson. She...
Anne Kendrick Coulthard
Nov 15, 2019
Anne Kendrick Coulthard, age 75, of Emory, Va., passed away peacefully Friday, November 15, 2019, in the comfort of her home. A Washington County native, Mrs. Coulthard was a vivacious, beloved, and active member of her community who always gave selflessly of her time. Mrs. Coulthard graduated with the inaugural class of Patrick Henry High School in 1961 before continuing...
Joe Franklin Stevens
Nov 15, 2019
Joe Franklin Stevens was born on July 7, 1944 in Lancaster, Kentucky. On Friday, November 15, 2019, at the tender age of 75, he earned his wings as Heaven gained another beautiful angel and we lost ours’. While the angels rejoice above, we mourn below the loss of such an incredible man. The loss of a husband, father, brother, and...
Bascom Brannon
Nov 14, 2019
Bristol, Va. Bascom Brannon, age 90, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Bascom was a lifelong resident of the area and retired from Reynolds Metals in Bristol. He was a member of First Christian Church, Bristol, Va. where he served as a deacon. Bascom was a U.S. Army Combat Veteran of the Korean War....
David Wayne Harris
Nov 13, 2019
David Wayne Harris, of Bristol, Va., departed this life on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at the age of 63. He was born on May 29, 1956, to the late Marvin Harris and Ella Jean Buck. David graduated from Patrick Henry High School in 1974 and got his first job at the Martha Washington Inn where he worked as a bell...
Thelma Henderson Thomas
Nov 10, 2019
Bristol, TN – Thelma Henderson Thomas, age 98, passed on Sunday, November 10, 2019, after several years of declining health. Born December 22, 1920 in Saltville, VA, she was the daughter of the late James C. Henderson and Vada Sykes Miller. Thelma was a member of Central Baptist Church in Bristol, VA for over 40 years. In addition to her parents,...
Jane "June" Woodward Taylor
Nov 8, 2019
Jane “June” Woodward Taylor, age 65, of Meadowview, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 8, 2019, at Abingdon Health and Rehab Center. She was born September 10, 1954, to the late Arthur Maurse Woodward and Lockie Collins Woodward in Smyth County, Va. June was a member of Chestnut Grove Community Church. In addition to her parents,...
Dorothy Rae Cochran
Nov 8, 2019
Abingdon, VA Dorothy Rae Cochran, age 70, passed away at her home on Friday, November 8, 2019. She was a native of Dickenson County, VA and moved with her husband, Ronnie, to Abingdon in 1986. Dorothy accepted Christ as her Savior at age 18 and lived her faith as a member of Holston Valley Baptist Church. The apples of her...
Verna Lowe Mahaffey
Nov 7, 2019
Verna Lowe Mahaffey, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019, at Johnston Memorial Hospital following a brief illness. She was born in Crisfield, Md. on March 9, 1920, to the late Preston and Miriam Lowe. Her early years were spent on Smith Island in the town of Tylertown where her father was a waterman. During World War...
John Darrell Blankenship
Nov 7, 2019
Abingdon, VA John Darrell Blankenship, age 87, passed away on Thursday, November 7, 2019 at Valley Health Care Center. He and his family lived for many years in Poplar Camp, VA and in 1972, they moved to Abingdon. John worked as an electrician at New Jersey Zinc Company in Austinville, VA and he later worked and retired as a substation...
Albert Emmanuel Tignor
Nov 6, 2019
Albert Emmanuel Tignor, age 55, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at his residence. He was born to the late Cummings Tignor and Nova Casey Tignor on October 4, 1964. He enjoyed working on cars and lawn mowers as well as cutting wood, hunting, and fishing in his spare time. In addition to his parents, Albert...
John King Purifoy
Nov 6, 2019
Bristol, VA - John King Purifoy, beloved husband of Sharon, father of Will, father to Adam and Ashley, brother of Lew, has left us far too soon, at 57 years on November 6, 2019. Those of us who are his family understand that, because of John’s great kindness and generosity of spirit, our sorrow is shared and our affections are...
Janet Theresa Munk
Oct 31, 2019
Abingdon, Va. Janet Theresa Munk, age 71, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was a long-time resident of Flemington, NJ, and moved to Abingdon in 2016. Janet was a career elementary school teacher and loved third graders. She said that if third graders ruled the world, there would be no problems. She was a...
Magnolia Rose "Maggie" McCown
Oct 31, 2019
Mechanicsburg, PA - Magnolia Rose “Maggie” McCown, age 12 and formerly of Abingdon, VA, passed on Oct. 31, 2019. Maggie was bright and full of energy. Everyone was so looking forward to watching her grow up and seeing how she would impact the world. We'll never know what she might’ve done, but in her short life she did have an impact....
Marie "Annette" Asher Rouse
Oct 30, 2019
Chilhowie, VA – Marie "Annette" Asher Rouse, age 59, passed on Wednesday, October 30, 2019, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents, Oliver and Lilly Compton Asher; husband of 30 years, Charles Rouse; brothers, Donald and Buddy Asher; and sister, Margie Manning. Annette is survived by her children, Maggie (Paul) Simons, Jessie (Michael) Fleming, and...
Susan Alice Totten
Oct 29, 2019
Marion, VA Susan Alice Totten, age 58, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019. She was born September 22, 1961 in Abingdon, VA to the late Glenn Widener and the late Alice Johnson Widener Frazier. Susan graduated with honors from Virginia Highlands Community College and worked in business management. She loved her entire family but, especially her grandchildren and her cats....
Sammy Joe Rosenbaum
Oct 28, 2019
Sammy Joe Rosenbaum, age 71, of Abingdon, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Monday, October 28, 2019. He joins his loving wife of 43 years, Elizabeth Ann Nunley Rosenbaum, who preceded him in death. In addition to his wife, Sammy Joe was also preceded in death by his foster father, Jim Nunley. He is survived by his...
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