Obituaries
Hansel F. Holmes
Mar 18, 2020
Abingdon, Va. Hansel F. Holmes, 93, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. He was born in Nellis, W. Va. and had lived in Abingdon since 1995. Mr. Holmes worked as a hospital administrator in Largo, Fla., Plant City, Fla., and Rockledge, Fla. He enjoyed cars, gardening, and taking care of his yard. He was a very sweet and kind man....
Kenneth Emory Hutton
Mar 18, 2020
Kenneth Emory Hutton, age 65, passed on Wednesday, March 18, 2020. Ken was raised in Marion, VA. He was a graduate of the Virginia Military Institute and later served in the U.S. Army. Ken is preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth Ervin Hutton and Gwyn Andrews Hutton, and sister, Linda Hutton Moore. He is survived by one brother, Stuart...
Wayne Smith Blevins
Mar 18, 2020
Wayne Smith Blevins, age 79, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at his home. He retired from Chrysler automotive where he worked in the finance department and was a member of Pleasant View United Methodist Church. Wayne was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin Charles Blevins and Della May Murray Blevins; and his wife...
Ellen Arminda Brady Dolinger
Mar 13, 2020
Bristol, Tenn. Ellen Arminda Brady Dolinger, age 89, passed on Friday, March 13, 2020, at her home. Ellen was born in Texas and raised on the family homestead in New Mexico where she graduated from Hagerman High School. Upon meeting her late husband, Samuel Fred Dolinger, Jr., who was stationed at Roswell Air Force Base, they enjoyed living in different...
Mary Ruth Bailey Bird
Mar 11, 2020
Mary Ruth Bailey Bird, age 71, of Bristol, Va., ran joyfully into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, March 11, 2020. Aside from her Lord, Mary’s family was everything to her. She attended Fellowship Chapel Church. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Howell Bailey and Jennie May Bailey; brother, Bobby Bailey; and sister, Joyce Tittle. She is survived...
Ollie Virginia Fraley
Mar 10, 2020
Ollie Virginia Fraley, age 98, of Abingdon, VA., passed away on March 10, 2020, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born in Holston, VA on August 19, 1921, to the late Arthur Cunningham and the late Ida Hutton Cunningham. She loved to make bread and rolls and to quilt. She was a member of Riverside Methodist Church and worked for...
Dorothy Adele Phillips
Mar 9, 2020
Abingdon, Va. Dorothy Adele Phillips, 92 years of age, passed on Monday, March 9, 2020, at English Meadows Senior Living Community in Abingdon, Va. Dorothy was born in 1927 on Staten Island, N.Y. to the late Frank and Irma Bloodgood Fullman. She was the sister of the late Frank Fullman Jr. Dorothy graduated from Tottenville High School in Staten Island,...
John William Ebert, Sr.
Mar 5, 2020
John William Ebert, Sr., age 68, of Bristol, Tenn., Bristol, Va., and Reynolds Lake Oconee, Ga., passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020, following a heart attack. He was a partner with Andrews and Kurth, LLC. in the Metropolitan D.C. area. John was the President and Owner of Aero Air Cargo in the Miami International Airport. He was Assistant General Counsel/Executive Vice President...
Bruce A. Stone, Sr.
Mar 4, 2020
Bruce A. Stone, Sr., age 81, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born to the late Floyd Wilson Stone and Ruth Honeycutt Stone in Marion, N.C. Bruce owned and operated B&B Meat Processing alongside his wife, Betty, for over 20 years. He was also a former employee of Clinchfield...
Lorraine Faye Sutherland Stanley
Mar 1, 2020
Bristol, TN – Lorraine Faye Sutherland Stanley, age 88, passed on Sunday, March 1, 2020. Lorraine grew up in Clintwood, VA and moved to Manassas, VA in 1963 with her husband. They returned to South West Virginia in 1983 where she has resided since. Lorraine is preceded in death by her parents, Simon and Snoda Silcox Sutherland; husband, Jimmie Stanley;...
Lloyd "Pete" Anderson
Mar 1, 2020
Lloyd Allen “Pete” Anderson, age 66, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Sunday, March 1, 2020, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born to the late Lloyd Doc Anderson and Mary Havens Anderson in Smyth County, Va. He was a member of Highlands Fellowship Abingdon Campus and retired from Utility Trailer in Atkins after 18...
Valentine V.T. Carr
Feb 28, 2020
Valentine “V.T.” Carr, age 94, joined his beloved Ruth in heaven on Friday, February 28, 2020, at the Life Care Center in Sierra Vista, Arizona. V.T. was born April 8, 1925, to the late Valentine Carr and Lula King Carr in Floyd County, Va. He was a Veteran, serving during World War II in the 567th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion...
Ona Margerette Brown Burress
Feb 26, 2020
Ona Margerette Brown Burress, age 85, of Bristol, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 26, 2020, at Oakmont at Gordon Park. She was born to the late Blake Floyd Brown and Etha Bird Layne Brown in Wythe County, Va. She was a member of Suburban Christian Church. Ona was a devoted housewife and mother who strived...
Hunter Bradley Ball, Sr.
Feb 25, 2020
Bristol, VA - Hunter Bradley Ball Sr, 80, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. Hunter was born in Abingdon, Virginia on May 1, 1939 to the late Elmer Riley and Gladys Wright Ball. In addition to his parents Hunter was preceded in death by his brothers Bobby Joe Ball, Edward “Andy”...
Frances Nickols McVey Parris
Feb 25, 2020
Lebanon, VA – Frances Nickols McVey Parris, age 87, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 25, 2020. Frances was born on February 28, 1932 in Meadowview, VA to the late Pruner H. McVey and Blanch Barlow McVey. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Maryland. Frances was a beloved mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great grandmother,...
Helen Terry Davidson
Feb 23, 2020
Helen Terry Davidson, age 81, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2020, at Abingdon Health and Rehab Center. She was born to the late Henry Watson Terry and Molly Fields Terry. She retired from Bristol Compressors and was a member of Pleasant View United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, Helen was also preceded in...
Douglas Edward "Eddie" Shatley, Sr.
Feb 23, 2020
Abingdon, VA – Douglas Edward “Eddie” Shatley, Sr., age 52, passed on Sunday, February 23, 2020, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Eddie was a loving husband, father, and “Pappy”. He was a carpenter and handyman who was well known for deck construction. Eddie was preceded in death by his father, Dean Andrew Shatley. He is survived by his wife of 34 years,...
Tammy Sue Sexton
Feb 19, 2020
Bristol, VA- Tammy Sue Sexton, age 58, passed away February 19, 2020 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Tammy was born in Titusville, FL on February 16, 1962. She had lived in the Bristol area most of her life and had attended Shakesville Church of Christ. Tammy enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. Tammy was preceded in death by her...
Bobby Haynes Gill
Feb 19, 2020
Abingdon, VA – Bobby Haynes Gill, age 90, passed on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Bobby was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War and retired from Crabtree Buick. He is preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Isabell Gill; wife, Ruby Jackson Gill; brother, Earl Gill; and sisters, Octavia Taylor and Cleo Fleenor. He...
Wilton Max Rhea
Feb 19, 2020
Meadowview, VA – Wilton Max Rhea, age 80 of the Rhea Valley Community and formerly of Saltville, VA, passed on Wednesday, February 19, 2020, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Rhea was a 1957 graduate of Gary High School in Gary, WV, a 1961 graduate of Emory & Henry College, and received his Master’s Degree from Radford University. He was...
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