Obituaries
Marilyn V. Hagy Mitchell Cruise
Feb 20, 2019
Abingdon, Va. Marilyn V. Hagy Mitchell Cruise, formerly of Grundy, Va., passed away on Wednesday, February 20, 2019, at Commonwealth Senior Living/Memory Care in Abingdon, Va. She was the daughter of the late Nathan and Cordelia Roberts Hagy. Marilyn was born in McDowell County, W.Va. on September 22, 1922. She was a Christian and a wonderful mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother....
Remington Wesley Lane Gragg
Feb 19, 2019
Remington Wesley Lane Gragg, age 6 months, passed away on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, at his home. He was born August 23, 2018, to Amanda Sunrise Gragg and William Houghton Lee Cadle. In addition to his parents, Remington is also survived by his sister, Nevaeh Cheyenne Gragg; maternal grandparents, Allen Ball and Virginia Doss Gragg; great maternal grandfather, Wilson Ball;...
Cranson Doyle Boothroy
Feb 18, 2019
Cranson Doyle Boothroy, 62, died Monday, February 18, 2019 at his home in Krasang, Thailand. He was born on August 28, 1956, in Denver. CO.Cran Graduated from High School in 1974 at Parkersburg, WV; he received a BS degree in Business Administration and an MS degree from West Virginia University.He worked for 3 years for a computer company in Dallas,...
Julia Alice Alexander
Feb 17, 2019
Abingdon, VA Julia Alice Alexander, age 66, passed away on Sunday, February 17, 2019 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, Virginia. Julia is survived by her son Michael McAlpin; daughter Martha Jessee and husband Daniel; granddaughter Makayla Vannoy; brother Don Watkins; sisters Linda Sadler, Patricia Bebber and Deborah Dameron; and her love and...
Patricia Ann Kiser Mounts
Feb 15, 2019
Vansant, Va. – Patricia Ann Kiser Mounts, 70, passed on Friday, February 15, 2019, in Select Specialty Hospital in Bristol, Tenn. Patricia was a 1966 graduate of Hurley High School and a member of Victory Baptist Church in Vansant. She was an active member in the church and served as the treasurer of the Victory Baptist Church Tuesday Ladies Group. ...
Louis Alexander "Lou" Wacker, Jr.
Feb 15, 2019
Louis Alexander “Lou” Wacker, Jr., age 84, of Emory, Va., passed away on Friday, February 15, 2019. He was born May 13, 1934, in Richmond, Va., to the late Louis Alexander Wacker, Sr. and Heloise Tiller Wacker. Lou excelled in multiple sports at Highland Springs High School and the University of Richmond. He still holds the record for low hurdles...
Betty Joe Widener Whaley
Feb 6, 2019
Betty Joe Widener Whaley, a 56-year resident of Washington County, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, with her family close by. She was born April 7, 1952, to the late Melton Widener, Sr. and Elizabeth Kate Patrick Widener. Betty worked at Bristol Lingerie for 11 years and was a loving mother and grandmother for almost 50...
Cody Andrew Jenkins
Feb 6, 2019
Cody Andrew Jenkins, age 21, of Abingdon, Va. passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born February 28, 1997, in Sterling, Va. Cody was a 2015 graduate of Dominion High School and relocated to Abingdon in March of 2017 where he was an employee of Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was an avid collector of tennis shoes...
Ralph Leon (Lee) Price, Jr.
Feb 3, 2019
Ralph Leon (Lee) Price, Jr., 74, of Abingdon, Va., died peacefully at his home, Sunday, February 3, 2019. Born in Philadelphia, Pa., on February 5, 1944, he was a son of the late Ralph Leon Price, Sr. and Isabelle Marie Hengel Price. He was preceded in death by his parents. Mr. Price is survived by his wife of 29 years,...
Gene Allen Wright
Feb 1, 2019
Glade Spring, Va. Gene Allen Wright, 48, passed on Friday, February 1, 2019, in Pikeville Medical Center. Allen was a 1988 graduate of Patrick Henry High School, attended Virginia Tech, and was a graduate of Virginia Highlands Community College. He and his wife began their adventure in Orlando, Fla., then moved around the country. Allen worked as an Agent with...
Sharon Gayle Edwards Rhudy
Jan 31, 2019
Sharon Gayle Edwards Rhudy, age 76, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 31, 2019. She was born September 14, 1942, in Dickenson County, Va. to the late Lonzo Edwards and Genola Lane Edwards. Sharon was of the Christian faith and loved quilting, puzzle books, reading, and spending time with her family. She will be missed by all...
Carmen Hazel York Warden
Jan 30, 2019
Carmen Hazel York Warden, age 91, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Wednesday, January 30, 2019, surrounded by her family. She was born May 2, 1927, to the late Mike Emmett York and Angela Grace Daughtery York in Switchback, W. Va. She was a graduate of Matoaka High School and during World War II she was employed by the National Electric...
William Murray "Bill" Booker
Jan 28, 2019
William Murray “Bill” Booker, died January 28, 2019, in Abingdon, Va. He was born July 23, 1930, in Williams Wharf, Va., to William Gaston and Dorothy (Murray) Booker. Bill served in the United States Air Force from 1951 to 1954. After his honorable discharge, he attended North Carolina State University, graduating in 1957 with a degree in horticultural science. During...
Barnes Stacy
Jan 28, 2019
Barnes Stacy, age 81, of Grundy, Va., passed away at Heritage Hall-Grundy on Monday, January 28, 2019. Barnes was a lifelong resident of Grundy, and was a retired coal miner. He was a Christian of the Pentecostal faith. Barnes was a man of many talents. He was very artistic and had a gift to play many musical instruments; including guitar,...
Annis Marie Thomas Worley Delp
Jan 26, 2019
Annis Marie Thomas Worley Delp December 24, 1952 – January 26, 2019 Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, went to be with the Lord. She is preceded in death by her husband, Boyden Luther Worley; her son, Donald Eugene Worley; two sisters, Phyllis Irene Anderson and Bealuh Mae Cook. She is survived by her daughter, Crystal Spiva and fiancé, William Wheeler;...
Gail Jane Otey
Jan 26, 2019
Gail Jane Otey, 56, passed away Saturday, January 26, 2019. She was born September 2, 1962 in Pennsylvania to the late Emmett Lloyd and the late Lora June Young Lloyd. Gail loved farming and gardening, raising alpacas, working with stained glass, and spending time with her family. Gail was a welder by trade and the first lady to take welding at...
Carl William Alexander
Jan 26, 2019
Carl William Alexander, 80, passed away January 26, 2019 at Grace Healthcare in Abingdon, Va. He was born in Washington County, Va. to the late John Henry Alexander and Mary Kimberlin Alexander. He was retired from General Engineering Company with 20 years of service. He enjoyed making walking canes, loved to ride his bike on the Creeper Trail, and to...
Stella Carol "Tutor" Stiltner
Jan 25, 2019
Stella Carol “Tutor” Stiltner went to be with her Lord and Savior January 25, 2019 after fighting a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on December 8, 1949 in Deskins, Va., the fourth child of Elmer and Kathleen Stiltner. She graduated from Grundy Senior High School and received her degree in education from the University of Pikeville. She was...
Darrel Ray Hart
Jan 24, 2019
Darrel Ray Hart, age 83, went to be with the Lord, Thursday, January 24, 2019 in his home, with his wife holding his hand. Darrel was born January 30, 1935 in Ashe County, North Carolina to the late Onnie Ray Hart and the late Opal Blanche Perry Hart. He attended Glade Spring Church of God and loved to spend time...
Ralph J. White
Jan 24, 2019
Ralph J. White, age 77, of Powdersville, S.C. and formerly of Bristol, Tenn., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 24, 2019, at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born September 7, 1941, in Sullivan County, Tenn. to the late William White and Birdie King White. Ralph worked for Pittston Coal Company until their closure and worked with Winn-Dixie as...
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