Obituaries

Nancy Loudell Johnson

Nancy Loudell Johnson

Sep 9, 2018

Saltville, VA-  Nancy Loudell Johnson age 78 of Hayter’s Gap, VA went to be with the Lord on Sunday, September 9, 2018 at her home.  She was born May 15, 1940 to the late Raymond and Edna Olinger of Saltville, VA.  She was preceded in death by two children, Sherry and Robbie.  Siblings, Artie Rhea and John Olinger.  Nancy was...

Virginia  Kathryn Ferguson  Stevens

Virginia Kathryn Ferguson Stevens

Sep 7, 2018

Abingdon, Va.  Virginia Kathryn Ferguson Stevens went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 7, 2018 at her home.  Kathryn was born July 3, 1920, the only child of the late Dollye Crosswhite Ferguson and Andrew R. Ferguson. Kathryn was a life-long resident of Washington County and grew up on a farm in the Meadowview area. She attended Yellow...

Laura Ernestine "Teeny" Coe

Laura Ernestine "Teeny" Coe

Sep 5, 2018

Marion, Va. Laura Ernestine (Teeny) Coe.  Laura was reunited with family and friends on Wednesday, September 5, 2018.  A special infant gifted to Laura (Parks) and Ernest Farris on December 24, 1929, she continued to be a blessing to all she met.  Eloping with her handsome sailor (George) on November 12, 1947, she would give birth to nine children, of...

 Lt. Col. Lades R. Warriner III

Lt. Col. Lades R. Warriner III

Sep 4, 2018

Bristol, Va.  Lt. Col. Lades R. Warriner III, 85, passed on Tuesday, September 4, 2018.  Lades was born on November 10, 1932, in Darlington, South Carolina, to the late Lades R. Warriner II and the late Rachel Fulton Warriner.  He graduated from Clemson in 1955 with a degree in Engineering.   He retired from the US Army Corp of Engineers after...

Edgar "Dean" Hughes

Edgar "Dean" Hughes

Sep 3, 2018

Edgar “Dean” Hughes, age 85, of Meadowview, Va., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 3, 2018, where he joined his loving wife of 62 years, Ruth Ann Davis Hughes; and his precious daughter, Sherrie Hughes Stuart, in heaven.Dean was an enthralling “story teller” and in his younger years he was an avid outdoorsman.  He was the...

Edna Rosa Flinchum Sells

Edna Rosa Flinchum Sells

Aug 31, 2018

Abingdon, VA – Edna Rosa Flinchum Sells, age 86, passed on Friday, August 31, 2018.  Edna was of the Baptist Faith and loved gardening.  She is preceded in death by her parents, William and Ida Collins Flinchum; husband, Robert Sells; brothers, Eugene Gobble and Willis Gobble; and sisters, Louella Bott and Margaret Flinchum. She is survived by her son, Kenneth Sells...

Timothy Franklin Davis

Timothy Franklin Davis

Aug 30, 2018

Timothy Franklin Davis, age 65, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 30, 2018, one day shy of his 66th birthday.  He was born to the late Bernie Lee Davis and Pauline Fowler Davis in McDowell County, W. Va.  Tim retired from Magnet Coal Company in Logan County, W.Va. and locally was employed by Hapco. In addition to...

Roger Lee Wood

Roger Lee Wood

Aug 28, 2018

Abingdon, Va. Roger Lee Wood, 45, passed on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, in Bristol Regional Medical Center.  Roger lived most of his life in King’s Mountain, N.C. before moving to Abingdon in 2004.  He was a member of Damascus Road Baptist Church and worked as a carpenter for many years.  Roger is preceded in death by his parents, Clarence Hillard...

Phyllis Lee Helton

Phyllis Lee Helton

Aug 25, 2018

Phyllis Lee Harmon Helton, age 67, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 25, 2018, at Johnston Memorial Hospital.  She was born November 14, 1950, in Mosheim, Tenn. to the late Phillip Harmon and Lockie Mae Wise Harmon.  She will be remembered as a wonderful mother and a devoted homemaker.    In addition to her parents, Phyllis was...

Albert K. Henderson

Albert K. Henderson

Aug 22, 2018

Kingsport, Tenn. Albert K. Henderson, 81, passed on Wednesday, August 22, 2018, at his home.  Albert was a graduate of Glade Spring High School and was a U.S. Navy veteran.  He lived most of his adult life in Kingsport, Tenn., where he retired from Holston Defense.  Mr. Henderson was very active with the Boy Scouts and Order of the Arrow,...

Roy Roger Meadows

Roy Roger Meadows

Aug 22, 2018

Abingdon, Va. Roy Roger Meadows, 77, passed away Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at his home. Roy was born January 22, 1941 in Raven, Va. to the late Loran Meadows and the late Vicie Griffith Meadows. He retired from the United States Air Force with twenty years of service and was a volunteer fire fighter with Green Spring Volunteer Fire Department...

Albert L. Arnold

Albert L. Arnold

Aug 20, 2018

Abingdon, Va. Albert L. Arnold, 62, passed on Monday, August 20, 2018, in Johnston Memorial Hospital.  Albert was a U.S. Army Veteran and attended Valley Street Baptist Church.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Harry Richard and Doris Jean Harris Arnold, and wife, Margaret Williams Arnold. He is survived by six siblings: Larry Tyron Arnold, Mark Vincent Arnold, Howard...

James "Jim" Horn

James "Jim" Horn

Aug 19, 2018

Glade Spring, Va. James “Jim” Horn, 74, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at Wellmont Hospice House.  Jim was born on January 12, 1944 to the late Gallie Horn and Viola Bucklen Horn.  He had lived in Washington County, Va. for over 30 years.  He spent his entire life doing woodworking.  He loved the Lord...

Melissa Ann Owens

Melissa Ann Owens

Aug 19, 2018

Melissa Ann Owens, 54, passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018. She was born June 6, 1964 in Ohio to the late Joe Keith and Elladean Kiser Keith. She was a former employee of Courier Express and Miners and Merchants Bank. Melissa enjoyed working on crafts, photography, lake life, and motorcycle riding.  Besides her father Melissa was preceded in death by...

Dr. Eugene "Gene" Latimer Rasor

Dr. Eugene "Gene" Latimer Rasor

Aug 19, 2018

Dr. Eugene Latimer “Gene” Rasor of Midlothian (formerly of Emory, Va.) died at home in hospice care surrounded by his family on Sunday, August 19, 2018. He was born January 23, 1936 in Ware Shoals, S.C. to Paul W. and Annie Mae (Riley) Rasor. He had two brothers, Paul and Andy, both deceased. He graduated from Greenville High School in...

Ella Jean Gilbert Harris Buck

Ella Jean Gilbert Harris Buck

Aug 14, 2018

Bristol, Va. “Go rest high on that mountain dear loved one, your work on earth is done”. Ella Jean Gilbert Harris Buck, our loving mother, departed this earthly home, sprouted her wings, and went to her heavenly home on Tuesday, August 14, 2018, at age 85.  She was born in Lebanon, Va. on July 29, 1933 to the late Benny...

Troy Wayne Kestner, Sr.

Troy Wayne Kestner, Sr.

Aug 12, 2018

Troy Wayne Kestner, Sr., age 76, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Sunday, August 12, 2018, at Grace Healthcare Center.  He was born March 15, 1942, to the late Clarence Banner Kestner and Clara Mae Tate Kestner.  Troy retired from Bristol Compressors after 27 years of service. In addition to his parents, Troy was also preceded in death by his brother, Gerald...

Joseph Ward Moore

Joseph Ward Moore

Aug 10, 2018

Joe Moore passed away on Friday, August 10, 2018, at Bristol Regional Medical. Although Joe was encumbered by cancer for the past two years, his determination to live life on his terms with enthusiasm, grace and grit will always be admired and remembered by his family and friends.  Especially, his faithful dog, Waylon, who benefitted from Joe’s love of hiking...

Ruth Mary Saddler

Ruth Mary Saddler

Aug 9, 2018

Glade Spring, Va. Ruth Mary Saddler, 81, passed away at her home on Thursday, August 9, 2018.  She was a military wife and dedicated her life to making a home for her husband and raising 6 children by herself when he was away.  She continued her love of traveling after retirement. Ruth always enjoyed the company of a good book. ...

Melvin Cecil Lester

Melvin Cecil Lester

Aug 7, 2018

Glade Spring, Va. Melvin Cecil Lester, 88, passed on Tuesday, August 7, 2018.  Mr. Lester was a 1947 graduate of Glade Spring High School  and retired from Columbus-McKinnon after 28 years of employment.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Ethel Ratcliffe Lester; sisters, Christine Kennedy and Betty DeFriece; and brothers, Bob, Alfred, and John Lester.  Mr....