Obituaries
Carlene Greene Crisp
Feb 6, 2018
Carlene Greene Crisp (85) died Tuesday, February 6 at English Meadows Manor in Abingdon, Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Carl Willis Greene and Georgia Chastain Greene. Carlene was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Greene and her former husband Dr. Gentry O. Crisp both of Canton, North Carolina. Carlene was a graduate of Canton High School,...
Ivey LeeAnne Fricker
Feb 6, 2018
Meadowview, VA – Infant Ivey LeeAnne Fricker, born Thursday, January 29, 2018 and aged nine days, passed on Tuesday, February 6, 2018, in Holston Valley Medical Center. Ivey is survived by her parents, Grace LeeAnna Harless and Jacob Whitlee Fricker; maternal grandparents, Kathy Lynn and David Wayne Harless of Meadowview,VA; paternal grandmother, Teresa Henderson (Richard Matda) of Abingdon, VA; paternal...
Minnie "Pearl" Nunley
Feb 5, 2018
Minnie Bell Reynolds “Pearl” Nunley, age 86, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 5, 2018, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born April 1, 1931, to the late John Henry Reynolds and Laura Tedder “Laurie” Reynolds. Together with her husband, Carles, Pearl owned and operated Nunley’s Truck Stop on Route 19. She attended Chestnut...
Willie Mae Street
Feb 5, 2018
Abingdon, Va. Willie Mae Denny Street passed away on Monday, February 5, 2018 at Johnston Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was the daughter of and was preceded in death by Floyd and Elsie Farmer Denny. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband Leon Kemery Street, Sr.; brothers Walter and his wife Delphia, and Paul and...
Jerrell Luster Clifton
Feb 1, 2018
Abingdon, VA – Jerrell L. Clifton, age 73, passed on Thursday, February 1, 2018, in Pikeville Medical Center. Jerrell was born and raised in Oakwood, Va. where he later became co-owner of Clifton’s Country Store. He coached Little League Baseball for several years and enjoyed playing the guitar and singing bluegrass music. Jerrell is preceded in death by his parents,...
Billie Lester Cassell
Jan 31, 2018
Billie Lester Cassell, age 77, of Mechanicsville, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 31, 2018. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. Billie was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church, and was an active member of the United Methodist Women having served two terms as president. She cherished the many friendships developed during...
Grover Cleveland Hutchinson, Jr.
Jan 28, 2018
Mr. Grover Cleveland Hutchinson, Jr., age 80, passed away January 28, 2018 in Johnson City Medical Center. Mr. Hutchinson was born December 23, 1937 in Johnson County, TN. to the late Grover Cleveland Hutchinson, Sr. and the late, Helena Hutchinson. He was a United States Navy Veteran and retired from Moore’s Potato Chip Company and was a member of First...
David Gary Boyd
Jan 27, 2018
David Gary Boyd, age 81, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 27, 2018, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born April 26, 1936, to the late King Matthew Boyd and Annie Belle Pope Boyd. He was of the Methodist faith and was employed as a social worker for the Essex County Wellfare Board in...
Cory Matthew Lee Ginter
Jan 27, 2018
Bristol, TN – Cory Matthew Lee “Bear” Ginter, age 28 and born November 8, 1989, entered into eternal rest Saturday, January 27, 2018, at his home. He was the beloved son of Kara Hensley. Born in West Carrollton, OH, Cory loved to fish, skate board, and his favorite football team, The Colt's. Cory will be remembered for his loving heart,...
Canie Verlin Alexander
Jan 26, 2018
Canie Verlin Alexander, age 84, of Bristol, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 26, 2018, at his home. He was a Korean War Veteran having served in both the United States Army and the United States Air Force. Canie was preceded in death by his mother, Ida Belle; father, Charlie Blaine Alexander; four brothers; two sisters;...
Halbert E. Ashworth
Jan 25, 2018
Hilton Head Island, S.C. Captain Halbert E. Ashworth, United States Navy, Retired, 83, passed away on Thursday, January 25th, 2018. Hal was born in Beckley, W.Va. on March 10, 1934, to the late Hattie Mae (Tiller) Ashworth and Eugene Marvin Ashworth. He spent his early years in Beckley and moved to Charleston, W.Va. in 1945. He graduated from Charleston High...
Gary Allen Barrett
Jan 25, 2018
Gary Allen Barrett, age 66, of Bristol, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 25, 2018, at Johnson City Medical Center. He was employed for 28 years with Shearer’s Snack Foods in Bristol, Va. Gary was a charter member of Emmanuel Baptist Church in Abingdon, Va., and was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting and fishing. He...
Pauline Virginia (Wise) King
Jan 24, 2018
Abingdon, VA – Pauline Virginia (Wise) King passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed a wonderful life of 98 years. Pauline was a native of Washington County, Va. She enjoyed her flowers and gardening, and spent her life making a home for her family. She was a member of Mount Carmel Christian Church. Pauline...
Sherry Lynn Waugh
Jan 21, 2018
Meadowview, VA – Sherry Lynn Waugh, 60, died peacefully at 11:00 a.m., Sunday, January 21, 2018, at Grace Health Care of Abingdon, VA. She was born April 27, 1957, in Prestonburg, KY to the late Hershel William and Alice Ruth Waugh. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Ronald Lee Waugh, and sisters, Deborah...
David Hodge Miller
Jan 18, 2018
David Hodge Miller, 60, of Abingdon, Va., suddenly departed life at his home on Thursday, January 18, 2018. David was born on April 28, 1957, in Morristown, Tenn. to the late Dave Miller and Dorothy Churchman Miller. David will always be remembered for his witty sense of humor, true compassion for others, and loyal friendship to many. He was a...
Nancy Roark Hubbard
Jan 18, 2018
Mrs. Nancy Roark Hubbard, 68, passed away January 18, 2018 at her home. Nancy was born August 11, 1950 in Washington County, Va. to the late Claude Roark and the late Bonnie Campbell Roark. Nancy loved sitting on her back porch watching her dogs play. Besides her parents, Nancy is preceded in death by her husband, Bufford Hubbard, and one...
Dorothy Lee Jones
Jan 18, 2018
Abingdon, VA Dorothy Lee Jones, age 82, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018 at Grace Healthcare. She was a native of Washington County, Va., and was a member of Mt. Calvary Baptist Church. During her working years, she cleaned houses and cared for small children. Dorothy was predeceased by her parents Euna Douglas and Ida Glass Jones, and her...
Clyde Junior Ray
Jan 18, 2018
Glade Spring, Va. Mr. Clyde Junior Ray, 75, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2018, in the comfort of his homeHe was a lifelong resident of Washington County, son of the late Lon and Tisha Ray. He was known as “the gravel man,” hauling gravel in the community for fifty years. Clyde was a family man. He treated everyone the...
Joanne J. Osborne
Jan 17, 2018
Joanne J. Osborne, age 78, of Abingdon, Va. passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at Holston Valley Medical Center. She attended Trinity Baptist Church and greatly loved her pastor and church family. Joanne is survived by two daughters, Patty Carbary and husband, Darrius, of Damascus, Va. and Donna Osborne and special friend, Ellie Willard, of Richmond, Va.; her...
Alma Jean Stables Hess
Jan 17, 2018
Mrs. Alma Jean Stables Hess, age 75, passed away January 17, 2018 at Grace Health Care in Abingdon, Va. She is preceded in death by her husband, John Roy Hess and her parents; William Stables and Georgia Hurt Stables. She is survived by her sister, Lavania Hess and her brother, Jack Stables; as well as many grandchildren, nieces, and nephews....
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