Obituaries
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...
Marion Paige Pratt
Jun 9, 2017
Abingdon, VA Marion Paige Pratt, age 78, died Friday, June 9, 2017 at Abingdon Health and Rehab Center. She was a former resident of Russell County and was a member of the Honaker Eastern Star and Elk Garden United Methodist Church. Miss Pratt was the daughter of the late H. O. and Hattie Mae Pratt. She is survived...
William J. "Bill" Singleton
Jun 9, 2017
Abingdon VA - William J. “Bill” Singleton, age 92, passed away on Friday June 9, 2017 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Bill grew up in Dickenson County, Virginia, moving to Abingdon in 1963. In 1948, he married June Ball. He was a remarkable businessman, as illustrated by his distinguished career and the successful companies that he started. With his brother...
Robert Legard May
Jun 7, 2017
Abingdon, Va. – Robert Legard May, 92, passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2017, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Mr. May served in the United States Marine Corps during WWII on the Island of Guam. He worked for the Virginia Dept. of Forestry for many years and later worked for Pittson Coal Company. Mr. May is preceded in death by his...
Margaret Fortune Hutson
Jun 7, 2017
Dr. Margaret Fortune Hutson, 78, of Emory, Va., passed away on Wednesday, June 7, 2017. Margaret was born August 14, 1938, in Chattanooga, Tenn. to the late Thelma Fortune and William Thurman Hutson, Sr. Margaret was also preceded in death by her oldest brother, William Thurman Hutson, Jr., and grandparents, Thomas Milton and Mary Burrow Hutson and George Dean and...
William Wayne Moody
Jun 6, 2017
Abingdon, Va. William Wayne Moody, 69, passed away at his home on Tuesday, June 6, 2017. He was a native of Washington County, Va. and was retired from Blevins Tire and Recapping. Mr. Moody was preceded in death by his mother Euginia Grace Moody; father James Dean Moody; and sisters Carrie Lee Widener and Barbara Sue Lethcoe. He is survived...
James Stuart Mink, Sr.
Jun 6, 2017
Abingdon, Va. Mr. James Stuart Mink, Sr., 68, passed away on Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Abingdon, son of the late William “Bill” Mink and Ethel Mink. Jimmy graduated from Abingdon High School in 1967 and from Milligan College in 1971. He retired after more than thirty years as a basketball...
Betty Ruth Justus
Jun 5, 2017
Betty Ruth Justus, age 76, passed away on Monday June 5, 2017 at her home. Betty was a member of the Roseann Evangelical Presbyterian Church and a home maker. Family members remember her sharing her loving home and eating her corn bread and potato soup. Betty often said that if she would be remembered for anything, it would be that...
Roland Kirby Goodman
Jun 4, 2017
Roland Kirby Goodman, age 86, of Abingdon, Va., passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 4, 2017, at his home surrounded by his wife and son. He was born to the late George Nathan Goodman and Lilly Belle Keene Goodman on March 29, 1931, in Bradshaw, W.Va. Roland spent most of his youth in Whitewood, Va. He was a veteran of...
Eva Mae Bailey
Jun 2, 2017
Eva Mae Bailey, age 101, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 2, 2017. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Leander McBride Bailey; son, James McBride Bailey; and granddaughter, Eva Louise Bailey. She was blessed with a close and very large family which included her father, Wiley Lafayette Holman; her beloved mother, Sarah...
Brenda Nell Wilson
Jun 1, 2017
Mrs. Brenda Wilson, 70, went to be with her Lord on June 1, 2017. She was surrounded by her loving family. Brenda was a lifelong resident of the Emory Gates area. She was a loving wife to her husband Robert Wilson until his passing on December 18, 2007. Brenda loved the Lord and her family. She was known to many...
Eloise Riddle Buckles
May 26, 2017
Meadowview, VA - Eloise Riddle Buckles, age 91, passed away to her heavenly home on Friday, May 26, 2017 at Commonwealth Senior Living in Abingdon, VA. Eloise was born in Ivanhoe, VA, to Dennis and Vivian Riddle on April 23, 1926. She was a loving wife to her husband, George W. Buckles, until his passing away on December 28, 1980....
Patricia Mae Sharp Myers
May 25, 2017
Patricia Mae Sharp Myers, age 92, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Thursday, May 25, 2017, at her home follow a lengthy battle with dementia. She was born to the late Maurice Sharp and Becca Brant Sharp on March 7, 1925, in Frankfort, Ind. Patricia was a member of Pleasant View United Methodist Church for 51 years. She worked as...
Clifford R. Quesenberry
May 24, 2017
Clifford R. Quesenberry, age 95, of Abingdon, Va., died peacefully on Wednesday, May 24, 2017, at his home after a brief illness. He was born in Beckley, W.Va. on September 27, 1921, to Enoch A. Quesenberry and Janet Harper Quesenberry. While attending Beckley Business College in 1939 he entered the Civilian Pilot Training program where he attained his pilot’s license...
Mazie Lester Cook
May 23, 2017
Abingdon, VA – Mazie Lester Cook, age 94, a faithful Christian, passed on Tuesday, May 23, 2017, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Cook was a graduate of Big Creek High School in War, WV and graduated from the nursing program at Wytheville Community College at the age of 52. She worked as a Registered Nurse for many years at hospitals...
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