Sue Taylor Thayer
Jul 5, 2017
Abingdon, Va. Sue Taylor Thayer, 77, passed away Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at her residence. Sue was born in Saltville, Va., daughter of the late Robert Henry Taylor and Eleanor Grace Lawson Taylor. She attended Johnston Memorial Nursing School and worked as a registered nurse in the community for many years, first as a public health nurse with Washington County...
Troy Lee Jackson "Jack" Heath
Jul 5, 2017
Glade Spring, VA – Troy Lee Jackson “Jack” Heath, age 74, passed on Wednesday, July 5, 2017, at his home. Jack was a graduate of Liberty Hall High School and retired from VDOT after 40 years of service. He is preceded in death by his parents, Delmer Lee Heath and Mae Watson Heath, and brother, Delmer William “Bill” Heath. Jack...
Richard Thomas "Ricky" Wilson
Jul 3, 2017
Abingdon, Va. – Richard Thomas Wilson, 63, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Richard was born in Tipton County, Tenn. to the late Emmett William Wilson and Effie Downey Wilson. He traveled the globe working as a contractor where he supervised the construction of the Casa Caribe Resort in Belize and also tasks in Russia....
Kami Taylor "Tay Tay" Harless
Jul 3, 2017
Bristol, Va. – Kami Taylor "Tay-Tay" Harless, 39, passed away on Monday, July 3, 2017, at her home. Kami was a 1996 graduate of John S. Battle High School and received her nursing degree from Virginia Highlands Community College. She was the former director of nursing at Total Home Healthcare and Hospice and attended Rock Hill Baptist Church. She is...
James Edward "Jim" Barnes
Jul 2, 2017
Abingdon, VA - James Edward “Jim” Barnes, Sr. passed away July 2nd, 2017 at Johnson Memorial Hospital. He was 77 years old, born October 2nd, 1939. Jim and his wife, Audrey, owned and operated The Office Place in Abingdon for 26 years. Jim was a member of Highlands Fellowship and a former member of the Highlands Honor Guard. In addition...
Anna Mullins
Jul 1, 2017
Anna Kathryn Crabtree Mullins, age 70, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, July 1, 2017, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. She was a 1965 graduate of Clintwood High School and a 1966 graduate of Virginia Ferrell Beauty School in Michigan. Ann sang in the choir and was a member of the Ladies Faith...
Lewis Sharswood Harvey, III
Jun 30, 2017
Meadowview, Va. Mr. Lewis “Lew” Sharswood Harvey III, 72, of Meadowview passed away Friday, June 30, 2017, at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents Lewis S. Harvey and Alice Masson Harvey. Lewis was a United States Marine, serving in the Vietnam War. He served for 27 years as an officer with the Baltimore County Maryland Police...
Jerry Lee Thomas
Jun 30, 2017
Jerry Lee Thomas was born December 2, 1948, in Coeburn, Virginia to Virgie Macie and John Fletcher Thomas and passed away on Friday, June 30, 2017, at Bristol Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family and friends. He attended Tennessee High School, where he graduated in 1967, and went on to attend the University of Tennessee, where he was a...
Wanda Lee Burgess Lowe
Jun 29, 2017
Wanda Lee Burgess Lowe, age 85, of Abingdon, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born to the late Fuller Burgess and Annie Broyles Burgess on May 12, 1932, in Chuckey, Tennessee. Possessing the gift of hospitality, Wanda was an expert homemaker who valued the gifts of life especially her family and...
Brion Ferratt
Jun 29, 2017
Brion Hayter Powell Ferratt, 52, passed away Thursday, June 29, 2017, in Fort Worth, Texas. Brion was born September 28, 1964, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Virginia, son of John "Jack" Powell, Jr. and Joyce Hayter Ferratt. He grew up in Annandale, Virginia, and graduated from Falls Church High School in 1982. Following in his father's footsteps, he attended...
Patricia Ernestine Worley
Jun 28, 2017
Abingdon, Va. Patricia Ernestine Worley, 71, passed away on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born in Bristol, Virginia and had been a longtime resident of Gregory’s Rest Home in Abingdon. She is survived by cousins and by her friends and caregivers at Gregory’s. There are no formal services planned for Miss Worley. Those wishing to...
Gary Allen Singleton, Sr.
Jun 26, 2017
Abingdon, Va. – Gary Allen Singleton, Sr., 68, passed on Monday, June 26, 2017. Gary was a 1967 graduate of John S. Battle High School and a U.S. Air Force Veteran. He was machinist and retired from Kennametal. He is preceded in death by his parents, Junior Carl Singleton and Cora Maxine McIntyre Singleton, and brother, Timothy Jack Singleton. Gary...
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...
