Obituaries
Clyde Cook, Jr.
Jan 10, 2020
In loving memory of Clyde Cook, Jr., born August 4, 1969, in Abingdon, Va., Clyde entered into rest on Friday, January 10, 2020, at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Va. Clyde is survived by his mother, Betty Cook. In addition to his mother, other survivors include his four siblings, Ernest Hill (Maria Hill), Donzella Kitchens (Doug Kitchens), Denise Fuqua (Earl Fuqua),...
Irma Rose Diederich Rockwell
Jan 9, 2020
Irma Rose Diederich Rockwell “Mimi Rockwell” left her earthly home in Bristol, Va. according to the design of her heavenly Creator on Thursday, January 9, 2020. She was born in Garrett, Ind. on April 1, 1934, and lived there until 1955. She was always proud to have been born on Easter Sunday. She raised a family of three children and...
Dorothy Marie Wright
Jan 6, 2020
Dorothy Marie Wright, age 67, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Monday, January 6, 2020, at her home. She was preceded in death by her father, Charles B. Farris; and a great niece, Mabrey Blayke Bush. She is survived by her mother, Agnes Louise Grady Farris; her husband of 45 years, Jan Anthony Wright; four children, Joshua Wright and wife,...
Edward Michael "Mike" Harris
Jan 2, 2020
Edward Michael “Mike” Harris, age 72, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Thursday, January 2, 2020, at his home. He retired after 50 years at Kingsport Armature and Electric Company. Mike was a lifelong member of the McCabe Lodge #56 of the Independent Order of the Odd Fellows. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward Clinton Harris and...
Sylvia June McNew McCray
Jan 2, 2020
Bristol, TN – Sylvia June McNew McCray, age 93, passed on Thursday, January 2, 2020, at her home. Mrs. McCray was born and raised in Hayter’s Gap, VA to the late Will and Martha Gilley McNew. She loved gardening, crocheting, and feeding birds, especially hummingbirds. In addition to her parents, Mrs. McCray is preceded in death by her husband, Harrison...
Martha Joanna Price Pickle
Dec 30, 2019
Martha Joanna Price Pickle, age 66, of Glade Spring, Va., passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019, in Concord, N.C. She is survived by her family, friends, former students and special four-legged companion, Joey. Martha Jo was preceded in death by father, Russell Price, husband, Edward Pickle, and most recently, daughter, Melody McCray Eskridge and mother, Mary Jo Price, losses...
Doris Ann Rasnake
Dec 30, 2019
Doris Ann Wright Rasnake, age 88, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on December, 30, 2019. She was born July 8, 1931, to the late Nathaniel Wright and Bertha Whitt Wright in Russell County, Va. Doris had worked at Honaker Mills and retired from United Coal Company in Bristol, Va. at the age of 63 and attended Palestine Baptist Church. Doris loved spending...
James Paul Davidson
Dec 28, 2019
James Paul Davidson, 82, of Abingdon, Virginia, now absent from the body, present with the Lord, passed away at his home with family at his side on Saturday, December 28, 2019. Paul is survived by his wife, Wanda Qualls Davidson, of 60 years, daughter Anita Renee Coe (Greg), sons Jimmie Dale Davidson (Lori) and Steven Lee Davidson (Tabitha), brother Bill Davidson...
Gary Nelson Phillips
Dec 27, 2019
Abingdon, Va. Gary Nelson Phillips, age 64, passed on Friday, December 27, 2019. Gary was a 1975 graduate of Pulaski County High School. He is preceded in death by his parents, James William and Jennie Lou Smith Phillips; and sister, Dorothy Parnell. He is survived by three brothers, Melvin Phillips of Daytona Beach, Fla., Doug Phillips of Pearisburg, Va., and...
Betty Louise Short
Dec 25, 2019
Abingdon, Va.- TSGT Betty Louise Short, U.S.A.F., Ret., age 88, passed away on Wednesday, December 25, 2019. Ms. Short was born in Indiana and relocated to Abingdon, Va. after serving 20 years in the United States Air Force. She was preceded in death by her parents, Venoy and Edith Locke Short; brothers, Jack, Junior and Thomas Short; sister, Sally Jones;...
Edmund Thomas Ault
Dec 22, 2019
Edmund Thomas “Ed” Ault, age 57, of Meadowview, Va., passed away on Sunday, December 22, 2019, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born to Donald Moore Ault and Barbara Anne Booher Ault on February 26, 1962, in Danville, Va. He was preceded in death by his mother; and two brothers-in-law, Kris Holley and Dennis Cahill. He is survived...
Martha Baumgardner Moore
Dec 19, 2019
Martha Baumgardner Graybeal Moore went to be with her Lord & Master on Thursday, December 19th 2019. Born in Bristol, VA., Martha moved to Orlando, FL. in 1967. She was preceded in death by her parents, Adam Baumgardner and Myra Gilley Baumgardner; husband David Graybeal and husband Donald Moore; two sisters Lucille Lane and Virginia Morris; three brothers Charlie,...
Frances Louise Dollarhyde Hale
Dec 13, 2019
Frances Louise Dollarhyde Hale, age 64, of Castlewood, Va., passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019, at Abingdon Health and Rehab Center. She was born January 8, 1955, to the late James Dollarhyde and Sara Elizabeth Bowman Dollarhyde in Dante, Va. In addition to her parents, Louise was also preceded in death by several siblings. She is survived by three...
Winifred Ruth "Wink" Crusenberry
Dec 13, 2019
Bristol, Va. Winifred Ruth “Wink” Crusenberry, age 92, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019 at Brookdale Assisted Living. Wink was a native of Topeka, Kan., raised in Saltville, Va., and had lived in Bristol for most of her life. She was a member of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church. Many folks knew her as the owner and operator of Wink’s...
Graham Frank Hughes
Dec 13, 2019
Bristol, VA Graham Frank Hughes, age 82, went to be with the Lord on December 13, 2019. Graham was born September 22, 1937 in Russell County, VA. He had retired as a mechanic from Valleydale. Graham was member of Fellowship Chapel Church and enjoyed working on lawn mowers, fishing, and watching golf on television. Graham was preceded in death by his...
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...
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