Obituaries
Justin Robert Bundy
Jul 3, 2019
Abingdon, Va. Justin Robert Bundy, 38, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 3, 2019. Justin was a 1998 graduate of Abingdon High School as well as a graduate of Drexel University in Philadelphia, Penn. After graduating with honors from Drexel University, he lived in Philadelphia, Penn. and Chicago, Ill. where he worked in marketing and advertising for several years. Missing...
Fred Douglas Hill, Sr.
Jul 2, 2019
Glade Spring, VA Fred Douglas Hill, Sr., age 86, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Commonwealth Assisted Living; Cedar Bluff, VA. He was born to the late Robert Hill, Sr. and Carrie Hoard Hill on May 18, 1933. Fred retired from the United States Army having served for 24 years. He was a member...
Bobby Nunley
Jul 1, 2019
Robert Lee "Bobby" Nunley, Sr., age 69, of Abingdon, Va. passed away on Monday, July 1, 2019, at his home. He was born to the late William Vance Nunley and Alice Otey Nunley. In addition to his parents, Robert was also preceded in death by his brother, Willie Gene Nunley; and four sisters, Ann Miller, Ruby Nunley, Tiny Rosenbaum, and...
Sandra Faye Holbrook
Jun 29, 2019
Sandra Faye Holbrook, age 65, of Meadowview, Va., passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2019, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born in Washington County, Va. and was a member of Life Line Ministries in Meadowview. Prior to her illness, Sandra worked as a Medicaid Representative with the Washington County Department of Social Services. During her illness, she found joy...
Bryant Wayne Rush
Jun 28, 2019
Bristol, Va.- Bryant Wayne Rush, age 88, of Bristol, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 28, 2019, at his home. Wayne was born January 4, 1931 in Bristol, VA to the late, Robert Bryant Rush and the late, Delia Murray Rush. He graduated from Valley Institute High School, Bristol, VA in 1949. Wayne retired from Raytheon Manufacturing...
Lois Ann Hash
Jun 26, 2019
Heaven has gained an incredible angel. Lois Ann Hash went to be with our Lord and Savior at her home early in the morning of Wednesday, June 26, 2019. Lois was a beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend to many. She was born on October 14, 1939. Lois was 79 years of age. She lived a life...
Samuel M. Van Dyke
Jun 26, 2019
Abingdon, VA – Samuel M. Van Dyke, age 97, passed on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, in Commonwealth Assisted Living. Sam was a U.S. Army Veteran of WWII where he served in the Pacific Theater. In 1951 he moved from Buchanan County, VA to Washington County, VA. Sam worked for the Raytheon Corporation for over 30 years and was a member...
Juanita McVey Hackney
Jun 26, 2019
Juanita McVey Hackney, age 85, peacefully passed away on Wednesday, June 26, 2019, following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born April 23, 1934, to the late John Henry McVey and Bertha Elizabeth DeBusk McVey. She retired from the Washington County School System as cafeteria manager of Holston High School. Juanita was an avid gardener and quilter. In...
Michael Paul Dollar
Jun 24, 2019
Abingdon, VA – Michael Paul Dollar, age 38, passed away on Monday, June 24, 2019 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was native of Washington County, VA, and worked with his father at Cliff’s Painting. Michael was a talented musician and used his gift to play at Highlands Chapel Church, where he was a member. He was also a member...
Mildred Jean Gates Marshall
Jun 23, 2019
Abingdon, VA – Mildred Jean Gates Marshall, age 88, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 23, 2019, at her home. Jean lived in Caretta, WV for many years before moving to Abingdon in 1984. She was a bookkeeper for the state of West Virginia for many years and a member of Greendale Chapel. She is preceded in...
Kelly Lynette Pickle
Jun 23, 2019
Kelly Lynette Pickle, age 53, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 23, 2019, following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was an employee of Mid-Mountain Foods. She was preceded in death by her father, Forrest Patton Pickle; infant sister, Stephanie Lynn Pickle; paternal grandparents, Lee Pickle and Mary McNew Pickle; maternal grandparents, Charlie Bennett...
Violet Hayter Wagner
Jun 20, 2019
Violet Hayter Wagner, age 93, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Thursday, June 20, 2019. She was born April 30, 1926, to the late Zolly Alderson Hayter and Bertha May Garrett Hayter. Violet owned and operated Violet’s Drug Store in Meadowview and was a member of Meadowview United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, Violet was also preceded...
Jeremy DeWayne Farris
Jun 19, 2019
Jeremy DeWayne Farris, age 46, of Cedar Bluff, VA, past away Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at Johnson City Medical Center. Jeremy was born in Bristol, TN and lived most of his life in Grundy and Bristol. He was a 1991 graduate of Grundy Senior High School and a three sport letterman and started as quarterback for three years. He...
Joyce Dean Spriggs
Jun 19, 2019
Joyce Dean Spriggs, beloved wife and mother, passed away in peace at her home on Wednesday, June 19, 2019. She was born in Abingdon, Va. on November 8, 1956. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard Dean Ball; mother, Hazel Ball; and brother, David Ball. Joyce is survived by her loving husband of 44 years, Bobby Spriggs,...
Linda Sue Owens
Jun 19, 2019
Meadowview, VA – Linda Sue Osborne Owens, age 72, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at her home. She was born in Smyth County, VA. Linda loved people and enjoyed all of her customers at Road Runner. She took great pride in tending to her flowers. Often times, she would spend her entire day in the garden. Linda...
Joe William Derting
Jun 16, 2019
Abingdon, VA - Joe William Derting, age 85, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2019, at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee following a long illness. He was born in Hiltons, Virginia (Scott, Co), a son of W.O. “Bud” Derting and Dollie Grove Derting. In addition to his parents, Joe was predeceased by his son, Robert William Derting;...
Rev. Harry W. Hight, Jr.
Jun 16, 2019
Pennington Gap, VA – Rev. Harry W. Hight, Jr., age 80, passed on Sunday, June 16, 2019. Rev. Hight was born in Pulaski, VA but lived in many areas where he served as a United Methodist Minister in the Holston Conference for over 30 years. He was a graduate of Pulaski, VA High School, Emory & Henry University, and Candler...
Mary Anne Boyd Fuller
Jun 15, 2019
Mary Anne Boyd Fuller, 73, of Sunset Beach, N.C., passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at Bristol Regional Medical Center surrounded by her loving family. Ms. Fuller was born in Meadowview, Va., to the late Ernest Harmon Boyd and Annie Virginia Adkins Boyd. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Allen Boyd;...
CPO James John "Jim" Riley, U.S. Navy, (Ret.)
Jun 15, 2019
CPO James John “Jim” Riley, U.S. Navy, (Ret.), age 88, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019, at his home with his loving wife and caretaker by his side. He was born January 23, 1931, to the late Albert Joseph Riley and Teresa Florence McCarthy Riley. Jim retired from the United States Navy having served in Vietnam...
Edith Dare Bedwell
Jun 15, 2019
Edith Dare Bedwell, age 71, of Abingdon, VA passed away Saturday, June 15, 2019. A memorial service will be conducted 7 p.m., Sunday, June 23, 2019 in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service. Those wishing to share memories or messages of sympathy may do so online by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com. The Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 427...
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