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...
Richard Whittington Miller
Dec 21, 2015
Kingsport, TN Richard (Dick) Whittington Miller, age 79 passed away December 21, 2015 after fighting a brave battle with a prolonged illness. He was born December 19, 1936 in Bonifay, Florida. Dick embraced life to the fullest. Nothing brought a smile more to his face than being out on the water fishing. He could not drive by a lake or...
Earnest Clay Norris
Dec 19, 2015
Dateline: Abingdon, Va. Earnest Clay Norris, age 84, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 19, 2015, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was retired from Roberts Tire and was a member of Highland Chapel Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edgar Norris and Bessie Rush Norris; and three brothers, Charles, Herman, and Graham Norris. He...
John William Mitchell
Dec 16, 2015
Mr. John William Mitchell, age 80 of Stuart, Va passed away Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at his home. He was born in Abingdon on February 15, 1935 to the late Wyndom and Margie Cumbo Mitchell.In addition to his parents, Mr.Mitchell was preceded in death by twelve brothers and sisters. He was retired from General Motors and Rural Services. He was...
Patsy Sweet
Dec 14, 2015
Mrs. Patsy D. Sweet, age 68, passed away Monday, December 14, 2015 at her home. She was born January 13, 1947 in Washington County to the late Charles Musick and the late Hazel Brown Musick South. Patsy retired from the Washington County Bank where she had worked as a bookkeeper. She loved dogs, cats, and spending time with family and...
Erma Virginia Crum Deel
Dec 13, 2015
Dateline: Abingdon, Va.- Our sweet Mommy, Erma Virginia Crum Deel, age 89, entered her heavenly home on Sunday, December 13, 2015, after a lengthy illness. She was a devoted Christian and a wonderful loving mother who carried on through five generations of family. Erma was born in Woodman, Ky., and lived most of her life in Prater, Va. until she...
William Eugene Moore
Dec 12, 2015
Charlottesville, VA William Eugene Moore, age 70, passed on Monday, December 12, 2015. Gene was born and raised in Washington County, VA to the late James Samuel and Carrie Belle Moore. He attended the Virginia School for the Deaf and Blind and retired from the Virginia Department of the Visually Handicapped. He was a member of Colonial Baptist Church for...
Ernest F. "Junior" Shrader
Dec 10, 2015
Hayters Gap, Va. Ernest F. Junior Shrader, 85, passed away in Haines City, Florida on December 10, 2015. He was born August 16, 1930 in Washington County, Va. to Hassie Lee Counts and William Ernest Shrader. Junior was raised in Hayters Gap, Va. until joining the United States Army in 1948. He was stationed in Alaska for most of his...
Charles Frederick Eaton, Sr.
Dec 8, 2015
Dateline: Bristol, Va.- Lt. (Ret.) Charles Frederick Fred Eaton, Sr., age 81, of Bristol, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 8, 2015, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born near Bane, Giles County, Va. on August 11, 1934, a son of the late Charlie Cook Eaton and Elizabeth Stafford Eaton. Fred graduated from Pearisburg High...
