Obituaries
Robert William Rector, Jr.
Oct 31, 2018
Glade Spring, Va. Robert William (Bill) Rector, Jr. passed away peacefully in his childhood home he lovingly restored on October 31, 2018. Bill was born to Robert and Lelia Rector on February 8, 1947. He graduated from Patrick Henry High School in 1965, then served in the US Army in Germany during the Vietnam War. Bill was honored to...
Barbara Allen "Granny" Scott
Oct 31, 2018
Meadowview, Va.- Barbara Allen “Granny” Scott, age 77, passed away Wednesday, October 31, 2018 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Barbara was born September 13, 1941 in Washington County to the late Will and Myrtle Blevins Glass. She was a member of Blackwell Chapel United Methodist Church and had been employed with People, Inc. as a cook for eight years. She enjoyed...
Jo Ann Patton
Oct 30, 2018
Abingdon, Va. - Jo Ann Patton, age 88, died at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Virginia on Tuesday, October 30, 2018, following a long period of declining health. She was born on January 20, 1930 in Clinchco (Dickenson County), Virginia and lived there until 1976 when her parents moved to the Village Green area of Bristol, Virginia. In recent years she...
Jerry Lee Cregger
Oct 29, 2018
Jerry Lee Cregger, age 66, of Meadowview, Va., passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born April 8, 1952, to the late Otis Cregger, Sr. and Alma Faye Russell Cregger in Salem County, N.J. In addition to his parents, Jerry was also preceded in death brother, Otis Edward “Ed” Cregger, Jr. He is survived...
Cathy B. South
Oct 27, 2018
Abingdon, VA Cathy B. South, “Grandmother”, age 91, of Abingdon, Va., peacefully went Home Saturday, October 27, 2018, at the home of her daughter, Barbara Rock. Cathy worked and retired from Harwood Manufacturing. She was of the Christian faith and lived for her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. They always knew how to put a smile on her face. Cathy was preceded...
Helen Mitchell Barlow
Oct 25, 2018
Norma Helen Duncan Mitchell Barlow, age 86, a lifelong resident of Abingdon, Va. passed away Thursday, October 25, 2018. Helen was born February 19, 1932, in the Brumley Gap community of Washington County, Va. a daughter of the late Carl Duncan and Amanda Taylor Duncan. Helen was a Christian and attended the Taylors Chapel Church of Christ. She attended the...
Alfred Bruce Williamson
Oct 25, 2018
Norton, VA – Alfred Bruce Williamson, age 75, passed on Thursday, October 25, 2018, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Mr. Williamson lived most of his life in Eastern Virginia before moving to Southwest Virginia 10 years ago. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and served in the Vietnam Conflict where he received the Purple Heart for combat injuries. Mr. Williamson is...
Brenda Joyce Dye Reynolds
Oct 24, 2018
Brenda Joyce Dye Reynolds, 78, passed away Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at Grace Health Care in Abingdon following a brief illness. Brenda was born in Wasgington County, Va. to the late Scott Dye and Goldie Johnson Dye. She had worked at Harwood and loved to make unique jewelry. Besides her father, Brenda was preceded in death by her husband, Velt...
Jeanette Clouden Hiller
Oct 24, 2018
Bristol, Tenn. Jeanette Clouden Hiller, 83, passed on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, in Graystone Healthcare in Blountville, Tenn. Jeanette was born in Abingdon, Va. and lived many years in New York before moving to Bristol, Tenn. She worked as an operating room tech for many years at Bellevue Hospital in New York, N.Y. and was a member of Greater Kings...
Cecil Bernard Corvin
Oct 24, 2018
Bristol, Va. Cecil Bernard Corvin, 78, passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He retired from Gulfstream Aerospace and was a member of the Blackwell Chapel United Methodist Church. Cecil loved spending his winters in Florida and settling in with a good book. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Mary Ella Corvin;...
Tamara Diane Wilson
Oct 24, 2018
Tamara Diane Wilson, age 57, of Glade Spring, Va., gained her angel wings on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born April 7, 1961, to Charles William Wilson and Diane Naomi Brown Wilson. Tamara was a retired employee of Frontier Industries and formerly attended Glade Spring Baptist Church. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death...
Freda K. Church
Oct 24, 2018
Freda Kay Pilkenton Church, age 59, of Pound, Va., passed away on Wednesday, October 24, 2018, at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. She was born April 2, 1959, to the late Kenneth Pilkenton and Dorothy Newsome Pilkenton in Norton, Va. She was a member of the First Church of God in Wise. Freda is survived by her husband of 43...
Leon Monroe "Coach" Clarke
Oct 23, 2018
Glade Spring, Va. Leon Monroe “Coach” Clarke, beloved son, brother, uncle, coach and singer of songs was called home on October 23, 2018 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, Virginia. Leon graduated from Appalachia High School in Appalachia, Virginia in 1952. He proudly served in the United States Air Force from 1952 to 1956 (Guam) during the Korean Conflict. ...
Mary Louise Phillips
Oct 21, 2018
Meadowview, VA – Mary Louise Phillips, age 77, passed on Sunday October 21, 2018. Mary was an employee of Dutt & Wagoner for many years. She is preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Pearl Phillips; son, David Phillips; sister, Katherine Barr; and former husband, John Moody. Mary is survived by her daughter, Tammy Moody Taylor of Meadowiew, VA; sons,...
Vickie N. Ketron
Oct 18, 2018
Bristol, Va. Vickie N. Ketron, 69, passed away on Thursday, October 18, 2018. at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Vickie spent most of her life in Washington County, Va., and she graduated from Abingdon High School. She also studied at Virginia Highlands Community College and Virginia Intermont College. She spent her entire working career as a medical laboratory technician. Vickie was...
James Andrew Morrison
Oct 18, 2018
Meadowview, Va. Mr. James Andrew Morrison, age 51, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2018 at Holston Valley Medical Center. Mr. Morrison was born in Winston-Salem, N.C. to James O’Dell Morrison and the late Almeda Virginia Ellis and had spent most of his life in Washington County, Va. Mr. Morrison was manager of Fast Change auto service and was of...
Henrietta Read Mears Umberger
Oct 17, 2018
Glade Spring, Virginia – Henrietta Read Mears Umberger, age 94, passed on Wednesday, October 17, 2018, in Holston Valley Medical Center. Henrietta was raised on the Eastern Shore of Virginia and was a longtime resident of Glade Spring. She was a graduate of James Madison University and worked as a dietitian until her retirement. Henrietta was an active member of...
Anna Colleen Justus
Oct 15, 2018
Anna Colleen Justus, 74, passed away Monday, October 15, 2018 at her home. She was born in Dickenson County, Va. to the late Bluford Mullins and the late Queenie Phipps Mullins. Anna had worked at Grace Health Care and was of the Freewill Baptist Faith. Anne enjoyed traveling, reading, and working word puzzles. Besides her parents, Anne is preceded in death...
Lundy Ray Prater
Oct 15, 2018
Lundy Ray Prater, age 64, of Abingdon, Va. and formerly of Buchanan County, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 15, 2018, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He retired from Consolidated Coal Company and was a member of Macedonia Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Parkis Prater; mother, Mildred Jean Brown...
Johnny Franklin Cacy
Oct 10, 2018
Meadowview, Va. Johnny Franklin Cacy, age 77, passed away on Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County, VA. Johnny was retired from Mid-Mountain Foods after over 34 years of service. He was a member of the Glade Spring Church of God of Prophesy. Johnny was predeceased by his parents Dallas and...
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