Obituaries
Milford Ray Edwards
Sep 6, 2019
“I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith”-2 Timothy 4:7, KJV Milford “Ray” Edwards, age 89, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 6, 2019, at Commonwealth Senior Living. He retired from the former Pittston Coal Company after 32 years of service and was an active member...
Betty Virginia McNew
Sep 6, 2019
Betty Virginia Campbell McNew, age 84, of Mendota, Va., passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born June 10, 1935, to the late Dan Campbell and Lillian McCracken Campbell. In addition to her parents, Betty was also preceded in death by her husband, Lee Alfred McNew; son, Verlan Dean McNew; daughter, Karen Lee...
Richard Edward Glen Marvin
Sep 4, 2019
Abingdon, VA – Richard Edward Glen Marvin, infant son of Kayla Taylor and Douglas Marvin, passed shortly before birth on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. Richard was preceded in death by his great grandparents, James and Eunice Hayden. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his brother, Noah Jaxton Marvin; maternal grandparents, Stacy (Jackie) Taylor and Karla Taylor; paternal...
Gracie Virginia Price
Sep 3, 2019
Bristol, Tenn. Gracie Virginia Price, 97, passed away on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Washington County, Va. and worked in retail during her working years. Friends may remember her 15 years of service at H.P. King Company and her work in customer service at K-Mart. She was of the Christian faith....
Richard Kotzin
Sep 1, 2019
Glade Spring, VA Richard Kotzin, age 77, passed away at his home on Sunday, September 1, 2019. He retired from the U.S. Postal Service after 30 years of service, and his work took him and his family to live in many parts of the United States. Richard attended Chilhowie First Church of God. He was a die-hard Los Angles Dodgers...
Kathy Faye Gobble Singleton
Aug 31, 2019
Abingdon, Va. Kathy Faye Gobble Singleton, age 69, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 31, 2019, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Kathy was a Burger King employee for 31 years and attended Mt. Calvary Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Luther Clarence and Thelma Horne Gobble and brother, Robert Eugene “Red” Gobble. Kathy is survived...
Mary Jacqueline McCord
Aug 30, 2019
Mary Jacqueline (Jackie) McCord was born in Welch WV on January 7, 1935, the second of five children born to Estel and Goldie Callebs from English WV. She passed away quietly in her sleep on August 30, 2019 at her home in Wallace Meadows where she resided with her brother Pat Callebs and his wife Patty. She graduated from Big...
Gene Raymond Widener
Aug 29, 2019
Gene Raymond Widener, age 87, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2019, at his residence. He was born March 31, 1932, to the late J. Raymond Widener and Marie Mock Widener. Gene was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a member of Abingdon United Methodist Church and retired from Texaco Oil Company. In addition...
James C. "Jim" Surber
Aug 27, 2019
Abingdon, VA – James C. “Jim” Surber, age 76, passed from this life on August 27, 2019, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Jim was the eldest son of the late Watson and Delphia Chapman Surber. He was born and raised in Saltville, VA and enjoyed all of the beautiful things the mountain area had to offer including hunting, fishing, and...
James William "Jimmy" Keyser, Jr.
Aug 25, 2019
Abingdon, VA – James William “Jimmy” Keyser, Jr., age 61 and born October 20, 1957 in Charlottesville, VA, passed on Sunday, August 25, 2019, at his home. Jimmy was a 1976 graduate of Abingdon High School where he exceled in baseball. He found peace in his love for the mountains. Jimmy was preceded in death by his infant daughter, Christi...
William Henry "Bill" LaRue
Aug 24, 2019
William Henry “Bill” LaRue, age 94, of Abingdon, Va. and formerly of Roanoke, Va., passed away on Saturday, August 24, 2019, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born on August 29, 1924, to the late William LaRue and Jennie Rosendale LaRue in Charlton, N.Y. William was a World War II veteran of the United States Army having served in Patton’s...
Geraldine Deel Epling
Aug 23, 2019
Geraldine Deel Epling, age 90, of Glade Spring, Va., passed away on Friday, August 23, 2019, at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born May 10, 1929, to the late Alden Deel and Lilia Charles Deel in Buchanan County, Va. Geraldine owned and operated The Cumberland Grill in Haysi, Va. for 20 years. She bred teacup and toy poodles from...
Wenzel L. "Eich" Eichler
Aug 19, 2019
Wenzel L. “Eich” Eichler, age 86, of Stamford, Conn., passed away on Monday, August 19, 2019, at his son’s residence in Abingdon, Va. He was born at home on Steven Street in Stamford on November 14, 1932, to the late Adolf Eihler and Suzanne Ritschard Eichler. He grew up in Darien graduating from Darien High School in 1951. Upon graduation...
Dorothy Ann Mullins
Aug 17, 2019
Abingdon, VA - Dorothy Ann Mullins, age 85, passed away at her home on Saturday, August 17, 2019, surrounded by her family. Dorothy was born in Buchanan County, VA and moved to Abingdon in the early 1960’s. She was the daughter of the late Mont and Ella Matney of Vansant, VA. Dorothy loved her large family of 6 children,...
Charles Edwin "Charlie" Roberts
Aug 16, 2019
Charles Edwin “Charlie” Roberts, age 72, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019, at his home. He was born April 11, 1947, to the late Dave E. Roberts, Jr. and Mae Repass Roberts. He retired from ABF Freight where he received the Million Mile Safe Driving Award, and previously drove for Dallas-Mavis Trucking and Mason Dixon Trucking. ...
Margorie J. "Margie" Robinett
Aug 16, 2019
Abingdon, Va. Margorie “Margie” Jeraline Meadows Robinett, age 86, passed on Friday, August 16, 2019, at her home. Margie was born on October 4, 1932 to the late Loran and Vicie Griffith Meadows in Red Ash, Va. She lived in Raven, Va. for many years before moving to Abingdon where she resided for over 45 years and was a member...
Hai Q. Tran
Aug 15, 2019
Meadowview, Va. Mr. Hai Q. Tran, age 59, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his loving wife Barbara and daughters Becky Coley and Amy Tran after a courageous battle against cancer on Thursday, August 15, 2019. Mr. Tran moved to the United States in 1980 after a lengthy journey from Vietnam. He was an employee of Bristol Products...
Sharon Lee Bacchus
Aug 12, 2019
Sharon Lee Bacchus, of Gray, Tenn., passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019, at her home.She was born in Charleston, W.Va. on September 25, 1940, to the late Robert and Eleanor Davis Mellot. She also lived in Roanoke, Abingdon and Gate City Va. Sharon worked several years in the General District Court in Abingdon. She was a member of Smith...
William Harold Uhl, Sr.
Aug 11, 2019
William Harold “Bill” Uhl, Sr., age 93, of Bristol, Va., passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019, at Ballad Health Hospice. He was born November 2, 1925, to the late George Elmer Uhl, Sr. and Sylvia Mae Bealey Uhl in Gallagher, W.Va. He was a World War II veteran of the United States Army having fought on Omaha Beach on...
Edna Lewis Lowe
Aug 11, 2019
Abingdon, VA Edna Lewis Lowe, age 84, passed away on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was a lifelong native of Washington County, VA and spent her working years making a home for her family. Edna was of the Baptist Faith. When time permitted, she enjoyed going to auctions with family members and listening to bluegrass...
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