Elizabeth (Betty) Cozart Patterson
Dec 19, 2016
Abingdon, Va. Elizabeth (Betty) Cozart Patterson passed away Monday, December 19, 2016. She was born April 9, 1924 in Abingdon, Va., and she grew up in Abingdon and Marion, S.C. Betty graduated from Limestone College in Gaffney, S.C. and spent the rest of her life in Abingdon. She was an active member of Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church and was involved...
Della Carolyn Davidson Smith
Dec 18, 2016
Glade Spring, VA – Della Carolyn Davidson Smith, age 79, passed on Sunday, December 18, 2016, at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Della was a graduate of Richlands High School and worked as a seamstress for many years. She was a member of Jehovah’s Witness Kingdon Hall in Meadowview, VA. Della is preceded in death by her parents, George...
Dallas Jessie Wise, Sr.
Dec 17, 2016
Mr. Dallas Jessie Wise, Sr., age 89, of Abingdon, Va., passed away Saturday, December 17, 2016, in his home. Mr. Wise was born in Washington County, Va. on December 10, 1927, to the late Fullen Wise and Mandy Reynolds Wise. He was retired from the Virginia Department of Transportation with 23 years of service. Mr. Wise was a member of...
Sylvia Nye Ferguson
Dec 17, 2016
Sylvia Nye Ferguson, age 80, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Saturday, December 17, 2016, at Cornerstone Village North in Johnson City, Tenn. She was born to the late Joseph Dayton Nye, Sr. and Lola Mae Francis Nye on July 27, 1936, in Glade Spring, Va. She was an active member of Abingdon United Methodist Church having served on several...
Anna Jean Owens Altizer
Dec 12, 2016
Anna Jean Owens Altizer, age 90, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016, at Commonwealth Assisted Living. She was born to the late George Richard Owens and Pearl Artis Dodson Owens on June 23, 1926, in Oregon County, Mo. She was an active member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, Anna was...
William Edward Canter
Dec 12, 2016
Abingdon, VA – William E. Canter, age 88, passed on Monday, December 12, 2016, at Johnston Memorial Hospital after a two year battle with cancer. Ed was a U.S. Army Veteran having served in the Korean War and loved to garden and fish. He is preceded in death by his parents, Harvey and Fannie Lee Canter, and brother, Odell Canter....
Clara Edna Blevins
Dec 11, 2016
Abingdon, Va. Clara Edna Blevins, 85, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 11, 2016. She was preceded in death by her husband, Manuel Blevins; one son, Eddie Blevins; parents, Bill and Myrtle Parks; and also several siblings. She is survived by her children: Joan Wilkerson and husband Keith of Richmond, Va.; Freda Watson of...
Thomas Trentadue
Dec 9, 2016
Thomas Trentadue, age 92, of Damascus, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, December 9, 2016, at Commonwealth Assisted Living. He was born to the late Veto M. Trentadue and Bertha Worley Trentadue on October 25, 1924, in Gary, W. Va. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army having served as an automotive equipment operator...
Leslie Flanary Gilliam
Dec 9, 2016
Leslie Gilliam, 58, wife, mother and dear friend to all, died peacefully on December 9, 2016 at her home in Keswick, Virginia surrounded by family. She was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in March of 2015. Leslie showed amazing strength and faith throughout her battle with cancer and never lost the will to fight. Her bright smile, compassionate honesty, and caring...
Billy Howard Mitchell
Dec 9, 2016
Mr. Billy Howard Mitchell, age 86, passed away December 9, 2016 in Grace Health Care of Abingdon. There will be no services held at this time per Mr. Mitchell’s wishes. Those wishing to share memories and express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com. The Family of Billy Howard Mitchell is in the care of the Forest Hills Chapel...
Annie Mae Harris
Dec 8, 2016
Mrs. Annie Mae Harris, 93, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 8, 2016 at Carrington Place in Rural Retreat, Va. She was born May 27, 1923 in Mercer County, W.Va. to the late Sherwood Lindsey Hurst and Polly Mae McKinney Hurst. Mrs. Harris was retired from the Regional State Laboratory in Abingdon. She was a member of...
David Preston Robinette
Dec 8, 2016
David Preston “Dave” Robinette, age 81, of Meadowview, Va., passed away on Thursday, December 8, 2016, at his residence following an extended illness. He was engaged in various aspects of agriculture his entire life. Dave was raised on a dairy farm in Western Wise County, graduated from East Stone Gap High School in 1955, obtained a Bachelor's degree in Agriculture...
Betty Mae Mountain
Dec 6, 2016
Betty Mae Mountain, age 78, of Glade Spring, Va., passed away on Tuesday, December 6, 2016, at Valley Health Care Center. Betty was a native of Washington County, Va. and was a Christian woman. She delighted in her role as home maker by bringing joy to all who entered. She loved Elvis and Don Williams’ music. Betty was known for...
Marshall Fern Hatfield
Dec 3, 2016
Mr. Marshall Fern Hatfield, 80, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016 in Christian Care Center of Johnson City. Marshall was born October 29, 1936 in Faribault, Minnesota to the late Fern Onan Hatfield and the late Ella Mae Day Hatfield. Marshall moved to Abingdon in 1977 and he was retired from the United States Army. While serving in the Army,...
Logan Charles Miller
Dec 1, 2016
Abingdon, VA – Logan Charles Miller, age eight months and infant son of Justin and Amanda Ramsey Miller, passed on Thursday, December 1, 2016, at Niswonger Children’s Hospital in Johnson City, TN. Logan was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, John Ramsey, and maternal great grandfather, Ernest Alexander. In addition to his parents, Logan is survived by three siblings,...
Robert Ray Latham
Dec 1, 2016
Robert Ray Latham, age 86, of Bristol, Va., passed away on Thursday, December 1, 2016, at Brookdale Senior Living. He was born April 26, 1930, to the late William Jennings Bryan “Ray” Latham and Wilmetta Combs Latham. He retired from the United States Army after 22 years of service having served in Germany, South Korea, and Vietnam. Upon retirement, Rob...
Arville Matthew Roark
Dec 1, 2016
Glade Spring, VA – Arville Matthew Roark, age 81, passed on Thursday, December 1, 2016, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Mr. Roark was born and raised in Saltville, VA before moving to Glade Spring in 1965. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and retired from Sterling Casket Company. Mr. Roark is preceded in death by his parents, James and...
Margaret Juanita Olinger Sturgill
Dec 1, 2016
Abingdon, VA – Margaret Juanita Olinger Sturgill, age 71, passed on Thursday, December 1, 2016, at her home. Juanita was born and raised in Saltville, VA and later lived many years in Bristol, VA before moving to Abingdon eight years ago. She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Mamie Gates Olinger; brothers, Jim Olinger and Carl “Sam”...
Nancy Sue Clear O'Quinn
Nov 30, 2016
Nancy "Sue" Clear O’Quinn, age 65, formerly of Glade Spring, Va., entered heaven on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, in Charlotte, N.C. She was preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow Marshall Clear and Lucille Wagner Clear. Sue is survived by two daughters, Kelli Davis and husband Robert of Williamsburg, Va. and Melissa Anne DeBord and husband Aaron of Waxhaw, N.C.;...
Margaret Pauline Epling
Nov 30, 2016
Margaret Pauline “Peggy” Epling, age 86, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 30, 2016, at Grace Healthcare. She was a founding member and taught Sunday school at the First Christian Church of Abingdon. She was preceded in death by her parents, Green McClanahan and Virgie Stiltner McClanahan; husband, Guy Epling; and nine siblings. Peggy...
