Obituaries
Kenneth Charles Richardson
Jan 23, 2019
Bristol, TN – Kenneth Charles Richardson, age 87, passed on Wednesday, January 23, 2019. Mr. Richardson was a graduate of Big Creek High School in War, WV. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Korean War and a retired coal miner. Mr. Richardson is preceded in death by his parents, Guy and Myrtle Ball Richardson; wife, Joyce Jaqueline...
Naomi "Ruth" Hylton Osborne
Jan 22, 2019
Naomi “Ruth” Hylton Osborne, of Abingdon, Va., born July 16, 1928, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at 90 years of age. She was a very special wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother, dearly loved by each member of her family. Ruth fulfilled her God-given purpose for her life 110 percent. She touched the lives of all...
Barbara Jean Bowers Sullins
Jan 20, 2019
Barbara Jean Bowers Sullins, age 70, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2019, at her son’s residence. She was the first of five children born to the late E.H. Bowers and Virginia Ruth Blevins Bowers. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 24 years, Sammy Gilbert Sullins; son, Larry...
Geraldine "Jerri" Musick Pippin
Jan 19, 2019
Beloved mother, grandmother, sister, friend and wife, Geraldine “Jerri” Musick Pippin went to be with the Lord surrounded by her children, Saturday, January 19, 2019, at the VCU-MCV Hospital in Richmond, Va., after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born May 13, 1948, in Abingdon, Va. and became the daughter of Dora and Conley Osborne. Jerri lived most of...
Robert "Bob" Lee Steele
Jan 17, 2019
Abingdon, Va. Robert Lee “Bob” Steele, Sr. passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at Johnston Memorial Hospital after an extended illness. Bob was a native of Buchanan County, Va. and moved to Abingdon 20 years ago. He was a lifelong coal miner, working at the Five Oaks, Lester, Race Fork, and Permack mines. At the time of his...
Hazel Ruth McNew Scott
Jan 15, 2019
Meadowview, Va. Hazel Ruth McNew Scott, 98, gained her wings on January 15, 2019. She was born on October 7, 1920, to the late Milt and Carrie Martin McNew. She was preceded in death by her husband of over 50 years, William Ray Scott; her son Harold Scott; sisters Helen Venable and Bess Surber; and brothers Jim McNew, Mont...
Goldie M. Johnson Dye
Jan 13, 2019
Abingdon, VA – Goldie Magnolia Johnson Dye, age 99, passed on Sunday, January 13, 2019, at her home. Goldie was a resident of the Greendale community for nearly 100 years and was a member of Greendale United Methodist Church. She enjoyed gardening, especially tending to flowers. Mrs. Dye is preceded in death by her parents, Joseph Johnson and Betty Tolliver...
Rev. Robert Lee "Bob" Carbary
Jan 12, 2019
Rev. Robert Lee “Bob” Carbary, age 78, of Meadowview, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 12, 2019. He was born August 1, 1940, to the late Robert Thomas “R.T.” Carbary and Dora Gladys Caudill Carbary in Hayters Gap, Va. Bob worked at Raytheon, Washington County Social Services, and retired from the United Methodist Church where he had ministered...
Wesley McNeil "Mack" Lovelace
Jan 12, 2019
Wesley McNeil “Mack” Lovelace, of Emory, Va., age 64, died on Saturday, January 12, 2019, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born in Welch, W. Va. to the late Edith Shrader Lovelace and Wesley Eugene Lovelace. Mack is survived by his sister, Tena Lovelace; two first cousins, Sheila Brooks and Marie Goforth; and a number of more distant cousins and...
Ollie Cannon Thomas
Jan 7, 2019
Ollie Cannon Thomas, age 76, of Glade Spring, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 7, 2019, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born May 10, 1942, to the late Harley Cannon and Josephine Urbani Cannon. Ollie was a member of the Glade Spring Church of God and will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great...
Patricia Ann Murphy
Jan 6, 2019
Patricia Ann Murphy (nee Profitt), age 68, of North Fort Myers passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 6, 2019 after a long battle with cancer. She was the wife of Dr. Charles Murphy. They shared 37 years of marriage together. Born on September 19th, 1950 in Welch, WV, Patricia was the daughter of Clarence and Mary Snead Profitt of Gary,...
Billy John Steffey
Jan 6, 2019
Billy John Steffey, age 85, of Sallisaw, Okla. passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2019, in Ft. Smith, Ark. He was born on March 7, 1933, in Wideners Valley, Va. to the late Lucy Widener Steffey and Hyden Charles Steffey. He married Eldeva Hobby Steffey on May 28, 1961, in Blanding, Utah. He was a veteran of the United States...
Virginia Greer Williams
Jan 5, 2019
Abingdon, Va. Virginia Greer Williams, 92, passed away on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, Va. and was a graduate of William King High School. Virginia retired after 35 years of service with the Town of Abingdon. While there she served as Deputy Treasurer and served as an Interim Town...
Sandra Carmen Warden
Jan 3, 2019
Abingdon, VA – Sandra Carmen Warden, age 64, passed on Thursday, January 3, 2019, at her home. Sandra was a graduate of Abingdon High School and attended Sinking Springs Presbyterian Church. She served as a waitress and manager at various restaurants for many years and loved to cook and share stories. Sandra is preceded in death by her father, James Richard...
Donald Lee Belcher
Jan 2, 2019
Glade Spring, VA – Donald Lee Belcher, 87, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 2, 2019, at his home. Don was a 1947 graduate of Grundy High School and was a retired truck driver. He and his family lived in Big Rock, VA for many years before moving to Glade Spring in 1989. Don served faithfully at...
Peggy Louise Wilson
Dec 30, 2018
Meadowview, VA Peggy Louise Wilson, age 74, passed away on Sunday, December 30, 2018 in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Peggy was born in Lebanon, VA; however, she accompanied her husband to live in Washington, DC, Bristol and in Meadowview, VA for the past 20 years. Her chosen profession was being a homemaker for her family. Peggy developed an interest in computers...
Randy Wade Reynolds
Dec 29, 2018
Randy Wade Reynolds, age 63, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Saturday, December 29, 2018, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born November 5, 1955, to the late Kenneth Reynolds and Sally Delp Reynolds. Randy attended Mountain View Baptist Church. He was an avid farmer that loved his cows and dogs. He is survived by two daughters, Linda (James...
Conley Parsley, Jr.
Dec 26, 2018
Abingdon, Va. Conley Parsley, Jr., 62, of Abingdon, Va. After spending the past several years battling serious illnesses, including ESRD for the past four years, Conley succumbed to an unexpected medical complication on Wednesday, December 26, 2018, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Conley’s family is grateful to the 3rd Floor CCU staff of nurses and doctors for their excellent care which lead to...
Harold Preston "Pres" Yates, Sr.
Dec 24, 2018
Bristol, VA – Harold Preston “Pres” Yates, Sr., age 79, passed on Monday, December 24, 2018. Pres was born and lived most of his life in Grundy, VA before relocating to Bristol 20 years ago. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and was a truck driver for United Coal Company for 28 years, and Walmart for 20 years from...
Louise Widener Roark
Dec 23, 2018
Louise Widener Roark, age 93, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 23, 2018, at her daughter’s home. She was born November 12, 1925, to the late Thomas J. Widener and Laura Mason Widener. She was a faithful member of the Trigg Street Church of God. In addition to her parents, Louise was also...
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