Obituaries
James Robert Nelson
Feb 28, 2017
Abingdon, VA – James Robert Nelson, age 66, passed away at his home on Tuesday February 28, 2017. James was a native of Washington County, VA and was a graduate of Abingdon High School. He also attended Virginia Highlands Community College. He was a lifelong farmer and was most happy when he was working on his tractor. James was “at...
Ryker Aden Street
Feb 27, 2017
Ryker Aden Street was born to Brandy Whited & Teddy Street II on February 27, 2017 @ 3:06 p.m. He passed peacefully in the arms of his family and loved ones shortly after. Ryker is survived by his parents Brandy Whited & Teddy Street. Sister Ella Whited. Maternal grandmother Barbara Compton, paternal grandparents include Laura Hall and husband Larry; Teddy...
Mary Ann Mullins
Feb 27, 2017
Mary Ann Mullins, age 85, passed away Monday, February 27, 2017 in her home. She was born June 6, 1931 in Dickenson Co., VA to the late Roy and Nellie Robinson. Mrs. Mullins was of the Baptist faith and moved the the Bristol area in 1971. Besides her parents Mrs. Mullins is preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Mullins....
Irma Jean Osborne Parsons
Feb 27, 2017
Abingdon, VA – Irma Jean Osborne Parsons, age 79, passed on Monday, February 27, 2017, in Kingsport, TN. Irma worked at Golans and Buster Brown for many years and attended Trinity Baptist Church. She is preceded in death by her parents, Bradley and Ruth Price Osborne; husband, Larry Parsons; and brothers, Wilmer, David, and Robert Osborne. She is survived by...
Russell Ray Stillwell
Feb 27, 2017
Glade Spring, Va. Russell Ray Stillwell, 78, of Glade Spring, Va., passed away on Monday, February 27, 2017, after an extended illness. He was son of the late Russell A. Stillwell of Strasburg, Va. and the late Ruth E. Neikirk Stillwell of Glade Spring. Russell was retired from General Dynamics in Marion, Va. after 40 years of service. He was...
Ennice Cornelia Havens Overbay
Feb 26, 2017
Abingdon, VA – Ennice Cornelia Havens Overbay, age 87, passed on Sunday, February 26, 2017, at her home. Ennice was a member of Greendale Chapel. She is preceded in death by her parents, John William and Lucy Mae Poe Havens; daughter, Kathy Fitzgerald; husband, Harold Overbay; brother, Bill Havens; and sister, Jessie Havens. She is survived by her children, Donnie...
Harold E. Warren
Feb 23, 2017
Bristol, Va. In the early hours of February 23, with his bride of 66 years holding his hand, Harold E. Warren passed from this life into eternity with Jesus. Harold was a dedicated World War II combat veteran who earned several service medals including the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal, and Army Commendation Medal. Harold retired from the U.S. Army...
Annette Robinette Herther
Feb 21, 2017
Annette Robinette Herther, known as Kay by her friends and Karlene by her family, passed away on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, at Brookdale Assisted Living, Bristol, Virginia. She was born, July 27, 1921, in Hawkins County, Tennessee. She attended high school at Washington College Academy and college at Asheville College for Women. After graduating from college, she moved to Washington...
Jeanne Marie Lovins Thomas
Feb 18, 2017
Bristol, VA – Jeanne Marie Lovins Thomas, age 75, passed on Saturday, February 18, 2017, in Holston Valley Medical Center. Jeanne was a member of Pleasant View United Methodist Church. She was known to be a caretaker of others, maintained lifelong friendships with friends who she considered family, loved to host gatherings for family, friends, and church members, enjoyed gardening,...
Emma Jean Stallard
Feb 18, 2017
Emma Jean Stallard age, 69, of Damascus, VA passed on Saturday, February 18, 2017, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Born December 10, 1947 to the late Leslie (John) Stallard and Evelyn McClary Stallard she was preceded in death by a brother John Douglas Stallard and step mother Pearl Taylor Stallard. Emma was a life-long resident of Washington County, VA and...
Jennifer Ann (Little) Van Tassell
Feb 18, 2017
Bristol, TN Jennifer Ann (Little) Van Tassell, age 48, passed away on Saturday February 18, 2017 at the Wellmont Hospice House. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert E. “Bob” Little and Betty C. Litton Little; her brother Eddie Little and her cat of 23 years, Maggie. She is survived by her husband David C. Van Tassell;her aunt...
Christy Lynn Haworth Sullins
Feb 18, 2017
Bristol, VA – Christy Lynn Haworth Sullins, age 44, passed on Saturday, February 18, 2017, at her home. Christy was a 1991 graduate of John Battle High School and was a cafeteria employee of Bristol Virginia City Schools. She is survived by her husband of 25 years, Chris “Cub” Sullins; children, Dylan Sullins and fiancée Faith Yonce of Bristol, TN,...
Jerry Allen Rosenbaum
Feb 16, 2017
Abingdon, VA – Jerry Allen Rosenbaum, Sr., age 69, passed away on Thursday February 16, 2017 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Jerry was a lifelong resident of Abingdon, VA and worked at Glenrochi Golf Course. He was a member of Mt. Calvary Church. Jerry loved to watch Western Movies, especially those starring John Wayne. His truck brought him great joy, as...
Russell Smith
Feb 15, 2017
Meadowview, VA – Russell Thomas Smith, Jr., age 86 and lifelong resident of Meadowview, passed on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, at Cornerstone Village in Johnson City, TN. Tommy was a graduate of Meadowview High School and was a farmer his entire life. He attended Meadowview United Methodist Church, was a board member of Farmer’s Mutual Insurance, and enjoyed sharing his...
Edwin Langley Poston
Feb 15, 2017
Bristol, TN – Edwin Langley Poston, age 97, passed on Wednesday, February 15, 2017, in the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Johnson City, TN. Edwin was born and raised in Meadowview, VA and was a U.S. Army Veteran of World War II. Ed was a retiree of Sullivan County School Systems HVAC Dept., a member of Patton-Crosswhite...
Coby Lee Lowe
Feb 15, 2017
Rosedale, VA Infant Coby Lee Lowe passed away, Wednesday, February 15, 2017 in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Coby is preceded in death by his grandfather, Randy Baber. He is survived by his parents, Matthew and Dani Lowe of Rosedale, VA; sister, Alana Skye Lowe of the home; grandmother, Janet Baber of Laural Bloomery, TN; grandparents, Melinda and Rickey Lowe of Rosedale,...
Jerry Wayne Simcox
Feb 15, 2017
Bristol, VA Jerry Wayne Simcox, age 67, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday February 15, 2017 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his fiancé Joan D. Cook, brother James Bernard Simcox and, was like a father to Tim White and Jenn Pruitt. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Those wishing to...
Curtis Duck Montgomery
Feb 14, 2017
Curtis “Duck” Montgomery, 101, of Glade Spring, passed away Tuesday, February 14, 2017, at the Community Living Center, Mountain Home Veterans Affairs Medical Center, in Johnson City, Tenn. Born in Glade Spring, Va., Curtis resided in Glade Spring all his life except for the four years he served in the U.S. Army during WWII. During the war, Curtis served in...
Mark Allen Parks
Feb 14, 2017
Mr. Mark Allen Parks, age 57, passed away, Tuesday, February 14, 2017 in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Mark was born January 19, 1960 in Washington Co., VA to the late Kenneth Fred Parks, Sr. and June Jenkins Parks. He was a graduate of Virginia Intermont College and enjoyed painting and photography. Mark was a friend to everyone. Besides his mother he...
Juanita Ellen Hart Collier
Feb 13, 2017
Juanita Ellen Hart Collier, age 74, passed on Monday, February 13, 2017, at Johnson City Medical Center. Juanita was born and raised in Smyth County, VA and was a 1960 graduate of Chilhowie High School. Juanita and her husband Jim resided at fifteen different addresses, notably in Silver Springs, MD, before moving to Abingdon in 2006. She is preceded in...
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