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...
Mary Estelle Robinson Booth
May 16, 2015
Abingdon, VA – Mary Estelle Robinson Booth, age 99, passed on Saturday, May 16, 2015, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Mary was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church and loved quilting and raising flowers. She is preceded in death by her parents, Arch and Blanche Jamison Robinson; husband, Lowry Booth; son, David Leo Booth; one brother, three sisters, and two...
Wilma Jean Oliver Wyatt
May 13, 2015
Glade Spring, VA – Wilma Jean Oliver Wyatt, age 89, peacefully went to be with her Lord on Wednesday, May 13, 2015, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Wilma was a life-long resident of Washington County and a member of High Point Baptist Church. She was a Godly woman and Bible scholar whose love of God and undying faith was evident to...
Skyler Diesel Henderson
May 12, 2015
Meadowview, VA- Baby Skyler Diesel Henderson was born and passed away on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born to James Whitlee “Jamie” Henderson and Candy Sue Barlow. In addition to his parents, Skyler is also survived by his paternal grandparents, Joy and Brenda Henderson of Abingdon; maternal grandparents, Hugh Barlow of Glade Spring and Christina...
Grace McCray Facello
May 11, 2015
Wilmington, NC - Grace Elizabeth Swetnam Facello, 77, formerly of Roderfield, WV, passed away on May 11, 2015 after suffering from Alzeheimer’s Disease for several years. Grace was born in Roderfield, WV the daughter of the late Herbert and Edith Akers Swetnam. She is survived by her husband Bill (Sarge) Facello; her four stepchildren, Dee Menzer of Oklahoma, Mike Facello...
Betty Lou Buttrey
May 6, 2015
Bristol, VA – Betty Lou Alexander Buttrey, age 81, passed on Wednesday, May 06, 2015, at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie, VA. Betty was a seamstress for many years and later made many friends while selling furniture at the Southwest Virginia Tobacco Warehouse. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ballard and Janie Kathleen Fogleman Alexander; husband, Joe...
Dennis R. Clark
Apr 30, 2015
Meadowview, VA- Dennis Ray Clark, age 57, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born in Russell County, VA on September 2, 1957 the first of seven children born to Buster Clark and Betty Alexander Clark. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Marshall; brother, Gary Clark; and...
James Calvin Norris, Jr.
Apr 25, 2015
Abingdon, VA- James Calvin “J.C.” Norris, Jr., age 63, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy having served a tour of duty in Vietnam and was retired from Kennametal of Chilhowie, VA. J.C. was preceded in death by his parents, James...
Dorothy Grace Cole
Apr 23, 2015
Meadowview, Va. – Dorothy Helton Grace Cole, age 90,died in Abingdon, Va. Thursday, April 23, 2015. A lifelong resident of Washington County, she was a member of the Yellow Springs Demonstration Club and the Abingdon Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, V.L. Helton and Eula Music Helton; first husband, Kenneth L. Grace; and second husband,...
Minnie Belle Stophel
Apr 22, 2015
Abingdon, VA - Minnie Belle Stophel, age 88 passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at her home. Minnie attended Wyndale United Methodist Church. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed cooking and feeding everyone. Minnie was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Stophel; her parents, Charles W. Carmack...
Estelle Russell McCracken
Apr 18, 2015
Abingdon, VA – Estelle Russell McCracken, age 88, passed on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Grace Health Care Center. Estelle was a member of Free Pentecostal Assembly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harley C. Waycaster and Celia Jane Potter Waycaster; two husbands, George Russell and Harrison McCracken; son, Albert Russell; two sisters; and three brothers. She is...
Wayne Popen
Apr 18, 2015
Bristol, VA Wayne Douglas “Chip” Popen, age 66, passed on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at his home. Mr. Popen was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and was a truck driver for many years. He was born and raised in New York and later moved to Virginia. He is preceded in death by his parents, Stanley Popen and...
Coy B. Cannon
Apr 14, 2015
Meadowview, VA Coy B. Cannon, age 73, passed from this life to eternal life on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at Johnston Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was the son of Lloyd B. and Ada Hutton Cannon. Coy was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, advisor and friend to many. He was a well-known and respected contractor in the area...
Sarah Elizabeth Pyle Bowers
Apr 12, 2015
Glade Spring, VA- Sarah Elizabeth Pyle Bowers, age 93, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born on July 8, 1921, in Kingsport, TN, the second of three children born to the late Harold O’Brian Pyle and Lorena Nancy Taylor Pyle. She retired from...
Agnes Kazal
Apr 11, 2015
On the evening of April 11, 2015, Agnes Kazal passed from death to life into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was in her home surrounded by family: her husband of 50 years, Zoltan Kazal; her daughter, Andrea Kazal Moormans; son-in-law Mark W. Moormans; and her grandchildren, whom she greatly cherished. The day was filled with...
