Obituaries
Florence Marie Keith
Apr 11, 2019
Abingdon, Va. Florence Marie Keith, 79, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at Christian Care Center in Bristol, Tenn. She spent most of her life in the Abingdon area. Florence was of the Holiness faith, and she was known for her beautiful smile and her ability to endear others to her. She was truly the matriarch of the family,...
Doris Wise Testerman
Apr 8, 2019
Doris Wise Testerman, age 74, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 8, 2019, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born May 13, 1944, to the late Campbell Jesse Wise and Lula Bell Gobble Wise. Doris retired from Johnston Memorial Hospital and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was also...
Jack C. Thompson
Apr 5, 2019
Thompson, Jack C., 87, of Clearwater, Fla., passed away on Friday, 4/5/2019. He will be missed by his family and friends. Jack was born in Washington County, Va. to parents James and Bessie Thompson. Jack served in the United States Navy during the Korean War. Following his time in the military, Jack became a long distance truck driver. He would...
Christy Ann Van Huss
Apr 2, 2019
Christy Ann Van Huss, 44, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2019 in Johnston Memorial Hospital. The family will receive friends Sunday, April 7, 2019 in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service from 1-3 pm. Those wishing to share memories or messages of sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com. The Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service,...
Gladys Bell Eades White
Apr 2, 2019
Gladys Bell Eades White, 87, of Abingdon, passed away peacefully Tuesday, April 2, 2019. Born on July 29, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Mack Edward and Mary L. Eades of Bristol, Tenn. Gladys was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church, attended Shiloh Baptist Church, and retired from Gordon Garments after 35 years of service. She was an...
James Murrell "Jim" Woodrum
Apr 2, 2019
Bristol, Va. James “Jim” Murrell Woodrum, 90, passed on Tuesday, April 2, 2019, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Jim was a graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School in Beckley, W.Va.and earned his Bachelor’s Degree of Music Education from Concord University. He began his career as the first band director of Patrick Henry High School where he also served as the...
Betty Jo Carrier
Mar 31, 2019
On Sunday, March 31, Betty Jo Carrier, loving wife and mother of two children, passed away at age 80. Betty Jo was born on March 18, 1939 in Saltville, VA to Kate & Jim Scott. On July 30, 1960, she married Edgar Lee “Buddy” Carrier in Bristol, TN and they were an inseparable, loving couple for over 58 years. They...
Charles Wesley "C.W." Harris
Mar 31, 2019
Abingdon, Va. C.W. Harris, Jr., 88, a beloved father and grandfather, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, March 31, 2019. One of his favorite places to be was in his rocking chair with family all around, his cat, Boots, on his lap, and Molly B’s Polka Party on the television. C.W., a U.S. Marine Corps veteran, made his living...
Billy Joe Vajda
Mar 30, 2019
Castlewood, Va. Billy Joe Vajda, 69, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. He was a lifelong resident of Russell County, Va. Prior to retirement, Billy worked in the shipping department of Buster Brown. His family’s memory of him is that he was a loving family man who enjoyed New York Yankees baseball. ...
Celia Josephine Dickenson
Mar 29, 2019
Celia Josephine Dickenson passed peacefully from death to life on Friday, March 29, 2019, at her home in Lynchburg, Va. A native of Lebanon, Va., she was born on April 8, 1927. Prior to moving to Lynchburg, Celia enjoyed an illustrious career in Washington D.C., receiving high praise for her honored service at the CIA. Celia was preceded in death...
Virgie Kansas Holmes Harris
Mar 28, 2019
Virgie Kansas Holmes Harris, 90, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Virgie was born February 14, 1929 in Saltville, Va. to the late Curry Thomas Holmes and the late Hattie Mae Bailey Holmes. Virgie had owned and operated Harris Dress Shop in Bristol for a number of years. She was a member of Bristol Bird...
Nancy Jean Thompson
Mar 27, 2019
Bristol, Va. Nancy Jean Thompson, 85, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Raven, Va. but had lived most of her life in the Abingdon/Bristol area. Nancy was a faithful member of Antioch Baptist Church for over 35 years, where she actively supported missions. She was a loving friend who enjoyed...
John Robert "Johnny" Ross, Jr.
Mar 27, 2019
John Robert “Johnny” Ross, Jr., 65, of Bristol, Va., passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born October 16, 1953, to the late John Robert Ross, Sr. and Hazel Mae Gentry Ross in Washington County, Va. He formerly attended Charles Wesley United Methodist Church, served his country in the United States Air Force and...
Jacob Matthew Pollock
Mar 25, 2019
Meadowview, Va. Jacob Matthew Pollock, 33, passed away on Monday, March 25, 2019. Jake was born and raised in Troy, Ohio, and had lived in the Abingdon area for the past 16 years. He graduated from Abingdon High School in 2004 and worked as a sales representative for AT&T. Jake was a loving son, brother and uncle. He enjoyed...
Alvena Casteel Davis
Mar 25, 2019
Alvena Crawley Casteel Davis, on March 25, 2019, our beloved “Casteel”, age 94, made her final journey to her forever destination. “Casteel” was born on December 8, 1924, in Morrison, Tenn., to the late Willie Oscar and Josie Eliza Crawley. “Casteel” was the baby of five girls born into this family. She was predeceased by her parents; her beloved husband,...
Samuel Volney McVey
Mar 24, 2019
Samuel Volney McVey, age 97, of Meadowview, Va., passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2019, at his home. He was born October 1, 1921, to the late Pruner Harrison McVey and Blanche Barlow McVey. Volney worked for W & L Construction of Chilhowie, Va. In addition to his parents, Volney was also preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Mae...
William Thomas "Tom" Akers, Sr.
Mar 23, 2019
William Thomas “Tom” Akers, Sr., age 75, of Bristol, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 23, 2019, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born February 1, 1944, to the late Coy Thomas Akers and Bertha Mae Bratton Akers in Pulaski, Va. Tom was a NASCAR fan and retired from Advance Auto Parts in Bristol. In...
Shirley Jean Sandefur
Mar 22, 2019
Shirley Jean Sandefur, age 81, passed away, Friday, March 22, 2019 in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Shirley was born July 19, 1937 in Washington County, Virginia to the late Tom Seymore and the late Audrey McVey Seymore. She was a member of Pilgram Baptist Church and had worked at the Abingdon Parks Belk. She loved to quilt and crochet. Besides her...
Jimmy L. Tignor
Mar 22, 2019
Jimmy L. Tignor, of Abingdon, Va., went to his heavenly home with his family by his side on Friday, March 22, 2019, at 73 years of age. He lived the majority of his life in Washington County, Va. Jimmy retired from Sterling Casket Hardware, Abingdon, Va. at 62. He loved being outside, working with flowers, landscaping and especially keeping his grandson, Jacob. ...
Robert Eugene Gobble, II
Mar 19, 2019
Abingdon, VA Robert “Robbie” Eugene Gobble, II, 55, went home to be with Lord on March 19, 2019. Robbie was preceded in death by his father, Eugene Gobble; one brother; and one grandson. He is survived by his loving wife, Sadie Diane Jackson Gobble; three sons, Allen Wright and wife Heather, Brandon Gobble, and Justin Mark Gobble and wife...
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