Obituaries
Mary Elizabeth Talbot Dowe
Jun 13, 2015
Bristol, VA Mary Elizabeth Dowe, age 98, peacefully passed away at her home on Saturday June 13, 2015. She was a native of Portsmouth, VA, where she was a proud graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School. Mary served her family by being a homemaker for most of her life. She was a member of the First Assembly of God, Bristol,...
Clara Thompson Allison
Jun 11, 2015
Dateline: Blountville, TN- Clara Thompson Allison, age 77, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2015, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was the last of four children born to the late Oscar Thompson and Adaline Cynthia Grey Thompson. Clara owned the Rebel Restaurant and worked as a server and cook at the In Towner Restaurant for over 25 years. In...
Donnie Mack Counts
Jun 11, 2015
Meadowview, VA- Donnie Mack Counts, age 77, passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2015, at Marion Rural Outreach Clinic. Donnie was born on November 27, 1937, in Clinchco, VA to Clyde and Lillie Hill Counts. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Joletta Counts and his mother, Lillie Hill Counts. Donnie is also survived by eight children, Dennis...
Ashley Daniell Dunford
Jun 10, 2015
Abingdon, VA- Ashley Daniell Whisnant Dunford, of Abingdon, VA, born January 12, 1983, and raised in Caldwell County, NC was over-powered by cancer Wednesday, June 10, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jimmy; infant son, Jonathan Harley; maternal paw paw and granny, Charles F. and Dolly Moser Whisnant; and special cousins, Lydia Dawn and Ronnie II. From...
Rosa Lee Hagy Grubb
Jun 9, 2015
Abingdon, VA –Rosa Lee Hagy Grubb, age 89, passed on Tuesday, June 9, 2015, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Rosa Lee lived her entire life in Washington County, VA and was a graduate of Bethel High School. She was a member of Washington Chapel Church and was a switchboard operator at Johnston Memorial Hospital during the 1960’s. Mrs. Grubb will be...
Sarah Elisabeth Young Rainey
Jun 8, 2015
Bristol, VA – Sarah Elisabeth Young Rainey, age 25, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2015, at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. Sarah was born and lived in Daytona Beach, FL, and later relocated to Williamsburg, VA with her family. She was a graduate of Jamestown High School and earned her Bachelor’s degree in Middle Eastern Islamic Studies...
Robert & Janice Connett
Jun 6, 2015
Abingdon, VA The family of Bob and Janice Connett, formerly of Saltville and Abingdon, will hold a private memorial and committal service on Saturday, June 13, 2015, at the Holston Conference Cemetery in Emory, VA. The family extends an invitation to friends to join them for a reception honoring Bob and Janice at the Martha Washington Backstage Room from 3:00...
Rebecca Lynne Johnson
Jun 3, 2015
Bristol, TN- Rebecca Lynne “Becca” Brown Johnson, age 31, passed away on Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born to Cecil and Lynne Brown on May 12, 1984. Becca owned her own business, A Healing Touch, where she worked as a massage therapist, and she attended Belle Meadows Baptist Church. In addition to her parents,...
Elizabeth Ann Glass
Jun 1, 2015
Abingdon, VA- Elizabeth Ann Glass, age 43, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 1, 2015, at her home. She was a well-known employee of Lowes in Abingdon who enjoyed spending time outdoors with her dogs and horses. She is survived by her parents, Kyle Franklin “Frank” Glass of the home and Lois Otey Snead of Marion; son, Charles Franklin “Frankie”...
Stanley Gene Pierce
Jun 1, 2015
Abingdon, VA Mr. Stanley G. Pierce, age 75, passed away at his home on Monday, June 1, 2015. He was born in Cortland, NY. Stanley was a science teacher with Carthage Central School for many years. Upon retirement, he and his wife Elizabeth moved to Abingdon, VA, where they have lived for 19 years. He received his Bachelors of Science...
Roger Alan Johnson
May 31, 2015
Abingdon, VA Roger Alan Johnson, age 58, passed away on Sunday, May 31, 2015, at his home. He was born to Don Johnson and the late Shirley Jean Hinchey Johnson on July 22, 1957. He was an employee of Dominion Corporation, and he enjoyed NASCAR racing and fishing. In addition to his father, Roger is also survived by his son,...
Shelby Mann Rose
May 30, 2015
Abingdon, VA – Shelby Mann Rose, age 77, passed away Saturday, May 30, 2015, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born to the late Leslie Randolph Mann and Josie Porter Mann in 1938 in Clinchco, VA. Shelby was a member of the first graduating class of Ervinton High School and lived in McClure, VA until moving to Abingdon in...
Charley Roy Hefner
May 29, 2015
Abingdon, VA Charley Roy Hefner, age 98, passed Friday, May 29, 2015, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. In the peaceful event of a Christian’s passing, his wake is evidence of his travel in life. In this case, a well written book of ninety-eight years simply scribed with the message that “Christ is the only answer in one’s life” on every page....
Karen Ann Scott Rose
May 29, 2015
Bristol, VA – Karen Ann Scott Rose, age 61, passed on Friday, May 29, 2015, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Karen was of the Catholic faith and loved spending time with her grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents, Charles Samuel Wolfe and Norma Jean Sluss Scott. She is survived by two daughters, Michelle Rose and fiancée Pete...
Stephen Palwin Rowland
May 29, 2015
Glade Spring, VA Stephen Palwin Rowland, age 63, went peacefully to be with the Lord on Friday, May 29, 2015, at Wake Health Comprehensive Cancer Center in Winston Salem, NC. Steve was born and raised in Johnson City, TN. He was a Graduate of Science Hill High where he was a star athlete and later attended ETSU on a football...
Nancy Kathryn Camicia
May 28, 2015
Abingdon, VA Nancy Kathryn Camicia, age 93, passed away on Thursday, May 28, 2015, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Hospital. A native of Okolona, Mississippi, Nancy had lived in Abingdon since 1967. She was an accomplished artist and was a founding member of the Arts Depot in Abingdon. Nancy was also active on the Board of the Virginia Highlands Festival, serving...
Samual Bachman Howard
May 26, 2015
Atlanta, GA Samuel Bachman Howard, age 86, of Atlanta, passed away Tuesday May 26, 2015. A native of Kingsport, TN, he was a Korean War Veteran. He graduated with a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Virginia Tech in 1956. Throughout his work career he was employed by Lockheed Aircraft, General Motors, Coca Cola and his own company, Fleet Distribution Inc.,...
Steven Dale Bowers
May 23, 2015
Dateline: Myrtle Beach, SC- Steven Dale Bowers, age 54, entered the Heavens on Saturday, May 23, 2015 after a long battled illness. Steve was born in Bristol, TN on March 28, 1961 and was raised in the Bristol Area. He attended John S. Battle High School and was a member of the Scenic Park Baptist Church. He was baptized in...
Shirley Temple Ramey Owens
May 21, 2015
Abingdon, VA – Shirley Temple Ramey Owens, age 79, passed away at her home on Thursday, May 21, 2015. She was born to the late Clarence Ramey and Estel Willis Ramey on January 7, 1936. Shirley worked in the nursing profession for a total of 50 years and was of the Methodist faith. She will always be remembered for her...
Timothy Edward Campbell
May 19, 2015
Meadowview, VA- Timothy Edward Campbell, age 58, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2015 at his home with his loving wife and son by his side. He was born to the late Thomas Campbell and Geneva June Holmes Campbell on May 16, 1957 in Saltville, VA. Tim worked in manufacturing at Westinghouse in Bristol for over 20 years and most...
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