Margaret Ann Preston Davis
Jul 13, 2015
Dateline: Glade Spring, VA- Margaret Ann Preston Davis, age 78, of Glade Spring, VA went to be with her Lord and Savior Monday, July 13, 2015, at her home. She was the third of seven children born to the late Trigg Daniel Preston and Hannah V. Johnson Preston on March 10, 1937, in Washington County, VA. Margaret was a 1956...
Marceline Thornton
Jul 12, 2015
Dateline: Richmond, Virginia Mrs. Marceline Bowen Thornton, age 85, passed away peacefully Sunday, July 12, 2015, at our Lady of Hope in Richmond, Virginia. She was born November 2, 1929, in Ashland, Kentucky to the late Grover and Bessie Brown Bowen. Besides her parents Mrs. Thornton was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Paul E. Thornton, and...
Dallard Lowe
Jul 12, 2015
Abingdon, VA – Dallard Lowe, age 79, passed on Sunday, July 12, 2015, at his home. Mr. Lowe worked as a Dairy Inspector for the State of Virginia for over 40 years. He was saved and baptized in March of 1974 and was a member of Heavenly Rest Freewill Baptist Church where he was a Sunday School teacher. Dallard is...
Bruce Richard Cullop
Jul 10, 2015
Mendota, VA Mr. Bruce Richard Cullop, age 70, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2015. He was born in Meadowview, VA, but had lived in Mendota for many years. Richard was in the construction business and was skilled in areas of the trade. He was a man of many talents. Richard could make or do anything with his hands, make...
James Francisco
Jul 8, 2015
Dateline: Bristol, VA- James Carlton “Jim” Francisco, age 87, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2015, at his home surrounded by those who loved him. Jim was born in Castlewood, VA on September 6, 1927, to the late Ronald Earl Francisco and Annis Branson Francisco. Jim was a graduate of William King High School and retired from Kroger. He was...
Mary Haynes Billings
Jul 7, 2015
Bristol, VA – Mary Haynes Billings, age 82, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 7, 2015, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Susie Bridgeman Haynes of Saltville, VA; her husband, Roby Billings of Bristol, VA; and sisters, Glenda and Tuck Neal, Verna and Rossie Cassidy, and...
Brian Richard Kerry
Jul 6, 2015
Bristol, VA – Brian Richard Kerry, age 55, passed on Monday, July 6, 2015, at Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, TN. Brian was born in Ontario, CA and lived in Flint, MI for many years before moving to Bristol, VA in 2010. Brian was a chef at Holiday Inn for many years including the Exit 7 Bristol, VA location. He...
Jeffrey Adam Brabson
Jul 4, 2015
Saltville, VA Infant Jeffrey Adam Brabson was wrapped in the arms of Jesus on July 4, 2015 in the Johnson City Medical Center. He is survived by a host of family members. A graveside service for Jeffrey Adam Brabson will be held at 4:00 PM on Friday July 17, 2015 at Forest Hills Memory Gardens with Pastor Sammy Vicars officiating....
Ruby Jean Layne Ratliff
Jul 3, 2015
Dateline: Abingdon, VA- Ruby Jean Layne Ratliff, age 81, passed away on Friday, July 3, 2015, at her home. Locally she was a member of Macedonia Church of Christ and formerly attended Big Branch Church of Christ in Oakwood, VA. She was born to the late Virgil Clyde Layne and Lola Griffith Layne on April 13, 1934. In addition to...
Laura Belle Stilwell Whaley
Jul 2, 2015
Bristol, TN – Laura Belle Whaley, age 85, passed on Thursday, July 2, 2015, at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie, VA. Laura was born and raised in Richlands, VA and later moved to War, WV where she lived for 25 years. In 1976, she and her family moved to Bristol, TN. Laura was the manager of Spring Creek Marina...
Jean Nelson
Jul 2, 2015
Abingdon, VA Mrs. Jean Nelson passed away at her residence on Thursday July 2, 2015. She loved spending time with her three daughters and her grandchildren. Jean was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Nelson; her parents, Arnold Tilford Street and Gertrude Couch Street; three brothers and one sister. Survivors include her daughters, Debbie Nelson of Abingdon, Diana Harden...
Veronica Yolanda Taylor
Jun 30, 2015
Dateline: Abingdon- Veronica Y. Taylor, age 92, of Abingdon passed away on Tuesday, June, 30, 2015, at Grace Healthcare. The family of Veronica Y. Taylor is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service & Crematory, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210 (276-623-2700).
Timothy Vierthaler
Jun 30, 2015
Ladson, SC Timothy Allen Vierthaler, age 56, passed away on Tuesday June 30, 2015 in the Trident Medical Center in North Charleston, SC. Tim was a native of Kansas but had lived in the Charleston, SC area for the past 12 years. He received his graduate and undergraduate degrees from Emporia State University in Emporia, KS. He was outgoing, witty,...
Timothy Lee Campbell
Jun 30, 2015
Dateline: Abingdon, VA- Timothy Lee Campbell, age 59, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He retired from the United States Army having served five tours of duty in Afghanistan and Iraq. He served a combined total of 22 years of service and was awarded a Bronze Star. He was a certified pistol instructor for the...
Kimberly Beth Bailey Fern
Jun 28, 2015
Abingdon, VA – Kimberly Beth Bailey Fern, age 54, passed away on Sunday, June 28, 2015, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born March 30, 1961, the second child of the late Charles Lane Bailey, Sr. and Betty Jean “Betsy” Walker Bailey. Kim was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church and was serving as the Senior Intellectual...
Vivian Taylor McCray Martin
Jun 28, 2015
Lake Havasu City, AZ – Vivian Taylor McCray Martin, age 74, entered her Heavenly Place of Rest on Sunday, June 28, 2015, at University Medical Center of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas. She was born and raised in Washington County, VA and later made her home in Lake Havasu City after her husband Bobby Martin's retirement from the U.S. Army....
Russell Allen "Fuzzy" Fields
Jun 27, 2015
Dateline: Meadowview, VA – Russell Allen “Fuzzy” Fields, age 64, passed away on Saturday, June 27, 2015, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born on July 26, 1950, to the late Ollie B. Fields and Eva Harrison Fields. Fuzzy retired from American Electric Power as an auto mechanic. His hobbies included building hot rods, drag racing, and spending time with...
June Atkins
Jun 27, 2015
Abingdon, VA June Atkins, age 98, passed away on Saturday June 27, 2015 at Abingdon Health and Rehab. June had lived in Abingdon since 1997, having moved from Hampton, VA. She retired as a legal secretary to a Federal Judge. June, along with five other women, brought forth the proceedings which established National Secretary’s Day. June was a member of...
Edsel Carroll Copeland
Jun 25, 2015
Abingdon, VA – Edsel Carroll Copeland, age 67, passed on Thursday, June 25, 2015, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Edsel was born in Cullman, AL and was a Graduate of Jefferson State University. In 1986, he and his family moved to Abingdon after accepting a position at Bristol Compressors where he was employed for many years. Edsel later worked at...
Clarence Bradley Hahn
Jun 24, 2015
Dateline: Glade Spring, VA- Clarence Bradley Hahn, age 63, passed away on Wednesday, June 24, 2015, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born on January 30, 1952, the youngest of seven children born to the late Robert Lee Hahn and Vernie Frances Hahn Barrett. He retired as a regional manager from Lorillard and was an avid fan of Virginia Tech...
