Doris Wright Buchanan
Jan 16, 2017
Doris Wright Buchanan, 87, passed away on Monday, January 16, 2017 in Abingdon, Va. after a brief illness. Doris was an Abingdon native and graduate of William King High School. She retired from the Sears Catalogue Store in Abingdon, and she was a longtime member of Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church. Smiling and active is how friends and family remember her....
Dora Lee Brown
Jan 13, 2017
Dora Lee Brown, age 78, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord at 5:33 p.m. Friday, January 13, 2017, at her home. She was of the Pentecostal Faith and attended Friends Fellowship Pentecostal Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Newton “Ben” Rosenbaum and Olivene Doss Schaffer; husband, Charlie William Brown, Sr.; daughter, Reginia Ann...
Jewel Diane Booher
Jan 13, 2017
Jewel Diane Booher, age 63, passed away Friday, January 13, 2017 in her home. She was born October 24, 1953 in Bristol, Virginia. Mrs. Booher had worked as a bus driver for the Washington County Public School System for twenty-three years. She loved doing arts and crafts and enjoyed painting. Mrs. Booher was of the Christian faith. Mrs. Booher is...
Emma Doris Trent
Jan 13, 2017
Mrs. Emma Doris Trent, age 82, passed away Friday, January 13, 2017 in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Trent was born November 21, 1934 in Washington County, Virginia to the late Elliott Widener and Myrtle Thomas Widener. Mrs. Trent had worked at American Furniture for twenty-six years and was a member of Abingdon Church of Christ. Besides her parents she was...
Paul Ammack Fisher
Jan 12, 2017
Bristol, Va. - Paul Ammack Fisher of Bristol, Va. passed away Thursday, January 12, 2017 in the Bristol Regional Hospital Hospice Care after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born on November 4, 1937 in Ithica, N.Y. to the late Frank Daniel and Elvena Fisher. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers...
William Samuel Ryburn, Sr.
Jan 12, 2017
Abingdon, Va. William Samuel Ryburn, Sr., 84, passed away on Thursday, January 12, 2017, at Wellmont Hospice House. He lived his entire life in Washington County, Va., and graduated from Liberty Hall High School. Mr. Ryburn was a lifelong member of Rock Spring Presbyterian Church where he had served as an elder and deacon. He had been a farmer for...
Alberta McCall Copenhaver
Jan 9, 2017
Alberta McCall Copenhaver, age 84, a lifelong resident of the Lodi Community of Washington County, Va., passed away on Monday, January 9, 2017, at the Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born to the late John A. McCall, Sr. and Lucile Buchanan McCall on March 3, 1932. She was a lifetime member of Rock Spring Presbyterian Church, taught at Meadowview school...
Essie Marie Clark
Jan 9, 2017
Essie Marie Clark, age 81, passed away on Monday January 9, 2017 at Abingdon Health and Rehab. Essie will be remembered for her love of children. In addition to rearing her own children, she was a positive influence and home provider for over 30 foster children. She was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Archie Lee Clark;...
Ashleigh Nicole Langbein
Jan 9, 2017
Meadowview, VA – Ashleigh Nicole Langbein, age 23, passed on Monday, January 9, 2017. Ashleigh enjoyed living in many places worldwide during her father’s military career and was a graduate of Emory & Henry College. She is survived by her parents, Russell and Paula Langbein of Katy, TX; and a host of other family and friends. A memorial service will...
Janet Shortridge Leonard
Jan 7, 2017
Abingdon, VA – Janet Shortridge Leonard, age 60, passed on Saturday, January 7, 2017, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Janet was a graduate of Grundy High School and moved to Abingdon in 1997. During her time in Abingdon she was employed at Johnston Memorial Hospital for over 15 years where she served as a registered nurse. Janet was preceded in death...
Kermit Rife
Jan 5, 2017
Kermit Rife, 78, of Abingdon Virginia, formerly of Hurley Virginia, passed away after a short illness at Johnson City Medical Center. Born on February 21, 1938 in Hurley, he was the son of the late Roy and Lottie Rife. Kermit graduated as valedictorian of Hurley High School in 1958. He graduated from East Tennessee State University. Kermit then taught school...
Daniel Isaac Mitchell
Jan 4, 2017
Daniel Isaac Mitchell, age 71, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Monday, January 4, 2017, leaving all his earthly troubles and strife behind. He was born to the late David Willis Mitchell and Hattie Blanche Hayden Mitchell. He is survived by two sons, Brian Alan Mitchell of Newport News, Va. and Christopher Mitchell and wife Tricia of Abingdon, Va.; two...
Jerry Ray Hurd, Sr.
Jan 4, 2017
Jerry Ray Hurd, Sr., age 70, of Abingdon, Va., went to his Heavenly Family Reunion on Wednesday, January 4, 2017. He was born to the late Jessee Hurd, Sr. and Leitha Dunnivan “Tootsie” Hurd of Wise County, Va. Early in his life he showed his character by enlisting in the United States Army to ease the burden of his large...
George Robert Helton
Jan 4, 2017
Glade Spring, VA – George Robert Helton, age 52, passed on Wednesday, January 4, 2017, at his home. George was a 1982 graduate of Patrick Henry High School and a member of Gospel Tabernacle. He was employed by U.S. Gypsum and Royal Moldings for many years. George is preceded in death by his wife, Crystal Helton. He is survived by...
Timothy Lee Cassady
Jan 2, 2017
Mr. Timothy Lee Cassady, age 46, passed away Monday, January 2, 2017. He was born January 4, 1970 in Washington County, Virginia to the late Warren and Nellie Casey Cassady. Timothy was a United States Army Veteran and was employed with Utility Trailer. Timothy is survived by his wife, Jenny Bo Yarber Cassady and special nephew David Wayne Prater. Several...
Dottie King
Jan 1, 2017
Dottie King, 70, passed away on January 1, 2017. Born in Buncombe County, NC, she was a long time resident of Abingdon, VA. She was the daughter of Ennis and Phoebe King. She is survived by her son, Sam Davis, three sisters, Emagene Peek of SC, Eva Mae Ledford of NC, Edna Hunter of GA; and many nieces and nephews....
James Franklin Bowman
Dec 30, 2016
James Franklin “Frank” Bowman, 79, of Abingdon went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, December 30, 2016 surrounded by his family. He was survived by his loving wife, Elizabeth; daughter and son-n-law, Kaatri and Lloyd Anderson; adored granddaughter, Megan Anderson; step-grandchildren Jennifer Keen and Ronnie Nines; and devoted son and daughter-n-law, Steve and Becky Bowman. A native...
Eula Fay Raines Skeens
Dec 27, 2016
Bristol, VA –Eula Fay Raines Skeens, age 71, died peacefully on Tuesday, December 27, 2016 after a brief illness, surrounded by her loved ones at Clinch Valley Medical Center, Richlands, VA. Eula was a beautician for many years and a plebotimist at Johnston Memorial Hospital for 10 years. She is preceded in death by grandparents Jason and Martha Raines, and...
Joseph Day Mitchell
Dec 26, 2016
Joseph Day “J.D.” Mitchell, age 74, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 26, 2016, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born to the late Wyndom Mitchell and Margie Cumbow Mitchell on January 6, 1942, in Washington County, Va. He worked as a miner at Clinchfield Coal Co. and was a lifelong preacher. He will...
Mark Alan Hale
Dec 23, 2016
Mr. Mark Alan Hale, age 57, passed away Friday, December 23, 2016 in his home. He was born March 26, 1959 in Washington County, Virginia to the late Jack David Hale and Margaret Hancock Hale. Mark was retired from UPS with over thirty years of service. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, NFL football, and spending time at home with his cat....
