Obituaries
William Ira Bailey
Jun 25, 2017
Abingdon, Va. – William I. Bailey passed on June 25, 2017, after a long, beautiful life. Born on September 24, 1931, to Paul and Nellie Bailey, he grew up in Lee County, Va. and after a move graduated from Middlesboro High School. Bill entered the Army during the Korean conflict and was honorably discharged as a 1st Lieutenant. He then...
Jessie Mae Steele
Jun 24, 2017
Abingdon, VA Jessie Mae Steele, age 87, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017 at Valley Healthcare. She was a native of Washington County, VA, but had lived in Russell County for 45 years. She returned to Washington County in 1980. Jessie loved gardening; however, the apple of her eye was her granddaughter Crystal. Jessie was predeceased by her parents...
Robert James Denys
Jun 24, 2017
Abingdon, VA – Robert James "Bob" Denys, age 75, passed on Saturday, June 24, 2017, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Mr. Denys was a U.S. Army Veteran and served in the Vietnam Conflict. He was a truck driver for 44 years. He is preceded in death by his son, Robert James Denys, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Gina Denys;...
Benjamin Allen "Gentle Ben" Brock
Jun 24, 2017
Bristol, Va. Benjamin Allen “Gentle Ben” Brock, 37, passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2017. Ben was born in Fairmont, W.Va. and grew up in Meadowview, Va. He graduated from Patrick Henry High School and had attended Virginia Highlands Community College. In high school, Ben was a member of the marching band and the golf team, and he was also...
Rita Ellen Frank Wheeler
Jun 23, 2017
Bristol, VA – Rita Ellen Frank Wheeler, age 75, passed on Friday, June 23, 2017, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Rita was born and raised in Hardin County, KY to the late Bernard and Louise Prewitt Frank. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with her family. In addition to her parents, Rita is preceded in death by her husband, Robert...
Lonnie D. Nunley, Jr.
Jun 20, 2017
Lonnie "LD" D. Nunley Jr., passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at age 90, after a short illness. LD was predeceased by the love of his live, his wife, Janet, who passed away in November, 2016. LD is survived by a daughter, Susan; a son, Lonnie "Chip" D. Nunley III; a daughter-in-law, Helen; and three grandchildren, Cara, Liz...
Mary Catherine Carter
Jun 20, 2017
Heaven gained an angel by calling Mrs. Mary Catherine Carter home on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at the blessed age of 86. Mary Catherine transitioned while she was at home surrounded by multiple loving family members. Mary Catherine Carter was born on January 28, 1931, to the late Mrs. Roxie Coleman and Mr. Issac Coleman. Mary Catherine was preceded in...
Martha Mitchell "Lucille" Phelps
Jun 20, 2017
Bristol, Va. Martha Mitchell “Lucille” Phelps, age 101, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at National Health Care in Bristol, Va. Martha was a member of the State Street Church of Christ and a homemaker. She was born on August 31, 1915, a daughter, of the late Issac and Macedonia Mitchell. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased...
Shaina Tiffany Berry
Jun 20, 2017
Shaina Tiffany Berry, age 28, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017, at her home. She will be remembered as a loving mother with a strong work ethic. Shaina was a beautiful, young woman who was loved and will be deeply missed. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandmother, Marie Norris; and her maternal great...
William Chandler Sexton
Jun 19, 2017
Glade Spring, VA Chad and Lauren Allison Sexton lost their baby boy, William Chandler Sexton, on Monday June 19, 2017. In addition to his parents, Chandler is survived by 1 brother and 5 sisters. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, June 26, 2017 at Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet...
Rhonda Louise Clutter
Jun 18, 2017
Abingdon, VA – Rhonda Louise Clutter, age 62, passed on Sunday, June 18, 2017, at Abingdon Health & Rehab. Born in Washington, PA, Rhonda moved with her family to Bloomington, IN where she graduated from Bloomington North High School in 1973. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree from the University of Indiana and her Master’s Degree from Kansas State University. Rhonda...
James Ray Dockins
Jun 14, 2017
James Ray “Jim” Dockins, age 68, of Bristol, Tenn., passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2017, at the Bristol Regional Medical Center after recovery from heart surgery. Jim was a member of the Woodland Baptist Church in Abingdon, Va. He was employed by KVAT Food City, with over 40 years of service, where he was known as “Cornbread.” He was...
Carl Golden Gill
Jun 14, 2017
Bristol, Va., Mr. Carl Golden Gill, age 78, passed away Wednesday, June 14, 2017 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born July 4, 1938 in Washington County, Va. to the late Oliver Gill and the late Cora Stout Gill. Carl enjoyed camping and loved going to the beach. Carl is survived by his wife of 56 years, Marie Wise...
Loretta Jane Herndon
Jun 13, 2017
Castlewood, VA Loretta Jane Herndon, age 50, passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 13, 2017. The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM Sunday, June 18, 2017 at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday June 19, 2017 at the Ketron Cemetery Mausoleum;...
Joyce Jacqualene Wilder Grant Owens
Jun 13, 2017
Abingdon, Virginia Joyce Jacqualene Wilder Grant Owens, age 89, of Abingdon, Va., formerly of Dickenson County, Va. passed away Tuesday, June 13, 2017, at NHC HealthCare Rehabilitation in Bristol, Va. surrounded by loved ones. She was the second of eight children born to the late James and Martha Wilder. She was born December 5, 1927 in Harlan, KY. At an...
Shelby D. Riddleberger
Jun 12, 2017
Mrs. Shelby D. Riddleberger, age 58, of Bristol, Tenn., passed away Monday, June 12, 2017, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Shelby was born April 20, 1959, in Roanoke, Va. to the late Loyd Hartman and the late Delorise Hartman. Shelby enjoyed spending time with her family, fishing, and camping. She most of all loved spending time with her “buddy”, her...
Doris Miners Adrian
Jun 10, 2017
Doris Adeline Miners Adrian, age 92, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 10, 2017. She was born on May 19, 1925, to the late William Henry Miners and Margaret Shukis Miners in Rockford, Ill. She attended Christ the King Catholic Church in Abingdon, Va. and St. John’s Catholic Church in Marion, Va. and was...
Oakie Dell McNew Litton
Jun 10, 2017
Meadowview, Va. Oakie Dell McNew Litton, age 99, passed away at her home on Saturday June 10, 2017. She was born in the Hayter’s Gap Community of Washington County. She was a member of the Gospel Tabernacle Church. Oakie was a homemaker and enjoyed her flowers, garden and hand crafts; however, her first love was her family. She doted over...
MiKayla "Ellie" Hicks
Jun 10, 2017
MiKayla Mirielle "Ellie" Hicks, age 6 months, of Abingdon, Va.,went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 10, 2017, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She was born to John William Hicks, Jr. and Kayla Deanna Tignor Hicks on December 7, 2016. She was preceded in death by her paternal great grandfather, Kermit Thomas. In addition to her parents, Mikayla...
Elwood Evan Owens
Jun 9, 2017
Meadowview, VA – Elwood Evan Owens, age 86, passed on Friday, June 9, 2017 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Mr. Owens was a U.S. Navy Veteran of the Korean War and retired from Raytheon after many years of employment. He is preceded in death by his parents, Roy E. Owens and Lillian Mae Arnold Owens; wife, Lantha Johnson Owens; brother, Paul...
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