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...
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...
