Obituaries
Agnes R. Bird
Jan 14, 2016
Bristol, Va. Agnes R. Bird, age 98, of Bristol, Va. went to be with the Lord on Thursday January 14, 2016 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Harlan County, KY, but resided in the Tri-Cities for the later part of her life. Agnes enjoyed spending time with her family; especially her grandchildren, who were the light of...
Margaret Kate Dawson Price
Jan 12, 2016
Margaret Kate Dawson Price, born May 10, 1928 passed away peacefully with family surrounding her on January 12, 2016. Born in Saltville, VA she was a daughter of the late Robert and Minnie Dawson. Mrs. Price married her husband the late, Charlie Price in January 1946 and she was of the holiness faith. Kate lived most of her life in...
Kevin Joseph Bise
Jan 12, 2016
Bristol, VA - Kevin Joseph Bise, 53, of Bristol, VA, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2016 at UVA Medical Center. Kevin was born to Lowell Mason Bise and the late Patsy Arnold Bise of Glade Spring, VA on June 26, 1962. He was married to his high school sweetheart, Loretta Davenport Bise, and survived by the pride and joy...
Donald McKinley Holmes
Jan 12, 2016
Meadowview, VA Donald McKinley Holmes, age 71, passed on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at his home. Donnie was a member of Lindell Church of Christ and retired from HAPCO after 37 years of employment. He is preceded in death by his parents, Thomas McKinley Holmes and Hattie Spriggs Holmes; sister-in-law, Lorraine Riffey; and brothers-in-law, Paul Riffey, David Thomas, and Thomas...
James Henderson Nash
Jan 10, 2016
Bristol, VA James Henderson Nash, age 98, passed on Wednesday, February 10, 2016, in Chrisitan Health Care in Johnson City, TN. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. The Nash family is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service Crematory, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 623-2700. www.farrisfuneralservice.com
Dorothy P. "Dot" Culberson
Jan 9, 2016
Emory, VA Dorothy Price Dot Culberson, most recently residing in Lynchburg, VA, and after more than 60 years in Emory, VA, died on January 9, 2016. Dot was predeceased by her grandson, Allen Culberson, and by her husband of 66 years, Gilbert Cornelius Connie Culberson. Dot was born in 1921 in Chattanooga, TN and completed business courses at Edmondson School...
Homer Beverly Dye
Jan 8, 2016
Abingdon, VA Homer Beverly Dye, age 69, passed on Friday, January 8, 2016, at Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, TN. He is preceded in death by his parents, Clyde Beverly Dye and Gracie Inez Pippin Dye; his wife, Clarice Louise Grant Dye; brother, John Dye; and sisters, Darlene Gill and Lois Roark. He is survived by one son, Matthew Dye...
James Raymond Barrett
Jan 7, 2016
Abingdon, VA James Raymond Barrett, age 91, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 7, 2016, at James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Mr. Barrett was a Staff Sergeant in the U.S. Army During WWII and served in the European Theatre during which time he received the Purple Heart for wounds sustained during combat. He was an employee of Crabtree...
Mary Hummon Grantham
Jan 7, 2016
Mary Hummon Grantham, age 85, of Abingdon, Virginia, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2016 at the Wellmont Hospice House. Mary was born March 11, 1930 in Wauseon, Ohio to Kathryn and Clair Hummon. She graduated in 1951 from the Northwestern University School of Nursing in Evanston, Illinois. Mary worked as a registered nurse at the Northwestern Medical Center where,...
Mabel Elizabeth Proffitt Duncan
Jan 6, 2016
Mabel Elizabeth Proffitt Duncan, age 81, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday evening, January 6, 2016. She met her Savior finally free of pain. Mabel was born on March 7, 1934, to the late Roy Lane Proffitt and Bessie Perry Proffitt in Rock Hill, Tenn. She was a resident of Abingdon, Va. for over forty years. Mabel is...
John Powell Ferratt
Jan 5, 2016
Abingdon, Va. - John Powell Ferratt, Jr. (Jack) 83, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born in Norfolk, Va., son of the late J. Powell Ferratt and Lelia Owens Ferratt. Jack graduated from Matthew Fontaine Maury High School in Norfolk, and he then earned a degree in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Polytechnic Institute. While...
Ray Floyd Duncan
Jan 2, 2016
Mr. Ray Floyd Duncan, 92, left this life at his beloved home on January 2, 2016, after an extended illness. Ray was born in Poor Valley and he was a life-long resident of Washington County, Virginia. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wyndham Robertson and Regina Elizabeth Henderson, and his brother, Fount Duncan. Survivors include his loving wife...
Brenda Gail Bingham
Dec 31, 2015
Abingdon,Va.Brenda Gail Bingham, 65, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Thursday, December 31, 2015. She is the daughter of the late Leola Price Bingham and Gordon Harvey Bingham.Brenda is survived by her loving companion, Bill McCall; sisters Joan Allen (Kenneth), Ginger Addison (Ben), and Tammy Simms (Dale); niece Stevie Threlkeld (Daniel); and very special cousin Mavis Onks (Matt).The family will...
Larry Dwayne Brent
Dec 29, 2015
Bristol, VALarry Dwayne Brent, age 62, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2015, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Dearborn, Mich. on August 10, 1953. He was preceded in death by his father, Clayton Howell Brent, Sr.; a brother, Wendell Brent; and special grandmother, Ruby Stallard Brent.He graduated from Southgate High School in Southgate, Mich.. He was...
Franklin Howard Rasnake
Dec 28, 2015
Dateline: Abingdon, Va.- Franklin Howard Frank Rasnake, age 92, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 28, 2015, at his home. He was born on March 7, 1923, to the late Samuel Rasnake and Nancy Barton Rasnake in Buchanan County, Va. Frank was a lifelong farmer raising tobacco and cattle on his familys farm. He was later employed...
Marie Blevins Billings
Dec 27, 2015
Abingdon, VA - Marie Blevins Billings, age 93, passed away on Sunday, December 27, 2015, at Abingdon Health and Rehab Center. Born on March 18, 1922, in Smyth County, VA, she was the fourth of six children born to the late Victor Lonzo Blevins and Sarah Widener Blevins. Marie was a member of Chilhowie Baptist Church and attended Trinity Baptist...
Greg Stroup
Dec 26, 2015
Meadowview, VA Greg Stroup, age 43, passed on Saturday, December 26, 2015, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Greg was a 1992 graduate of Patrick Henry High School. He attended Emmanuel Baptist Church and was a retired truck driver. Greg is preceded in death by his father, William Louis Stroup. He is survived by his mother, Betty Fields Stroup of Meadowview, VA;...
Elliott Eugene Stiltner
Dec 26, 2015
Abingdon, VA Elliott Eugene Stiltner, age 87, passed away on Saturday, December 26, 2015 in the Johnston Memorial Hospital. Born in Dickenson County, Virginia on November 19, 1928, he was the son of the late Josie and Rufus Stiltner. He was a Veteran of the United States Army, having served in Germany. Eugene was a retired coal miner and was...
Clara Novella Reed Alley
Dec 25, 2015
Abingdon, VA Clara Novella Reed Alley, ago 80, passed away on Friday December 25, 2015 at the home of her daughter. She was born in Richlands, but had spent most of her life in Abingdon. Novella was a homemaker and loved caring for her children and family. She was a long time member of the Free Pentecostal Assembly, where she...
Harry Lee Justice
Dec 22, 2015
Abingdon, VA Harry Lee Justice, age 67, passed away on Tuesday, December 22, 2015, at his home. He was born in Buchanan County, VA and moved to Abingdon after graduating high school. Harry was an employee of Westinghouse for 24 years and was an evangelist for many years. He enjoyed music and fishing. He is survived by his wife of...
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