Obituaries
Lawrence "Shorty" Rasnick, Sr.
Sep 15, 2014
Bristol, VA – Lawrence “Shorty” Rasnick, Sr., age 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 15, 2014, at the Cambridge House in Bristol, TN. Mr. Rasnick was born in Wilder, VA to the late Benjamin Harrison Rasnake and Tiny Alafair Barton Rasnake. Lawrence served in the U.S. Army during WWII and retired as a coal miner with Pittson Coal after...
Carolyn Beckham
Sep 10, 2014
Glade Spring, VA- Carolyn Rachel Parker Beckham, age 83, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born to the late Kelly Parker and Eva Hutton Parker on May 25, 1931 in Marion, VA. Carolyn owned and bred miniature poodles alongside her husband, Dick. Together they raised an International Champion and a British Champion....
Nellie Eileen Wolfe Fields
Sep 10, 2014
Lebanon, VA- Nellie Eileen Wolfe Fields, age 79, passed away on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at her home. She was born to the late Oca Wolfe and Madeline Spriggs Wolfe on May 4, 1935. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Allen Fields, Sr.; brother, Clyde Wolfe; sister, Geneda Reynolds; and great grandson who...
Kaitlynn Elizabeth Ray
Sep 10, 2014
Meadowview, VA – Kaitlynn Elizabeth Ray, infant daughter of Charles and Tasha McCracken Ray, went to be with the Lord shortly after birth on Wednesday, September 10, 2014, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She is preceded in death by her great-grandparents Dorothy and Lewis Snead, Mary and Silas McCracken, and Henry Ray; uncle Perry Hess; and cousin Makayela Gomez. In addition...
Audrey "Granny" Seymore
Sep 8, 2014
Abingdon, VA – Audrey “Granny” Seymore, age 94, was lead peacefully by the hand of the Lord to her heavenly home on Monday, September 8, 2014 at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie, VA just one day shy of her 95th birthday. She was born to the late P. H. McVey and Blanche Barlow McVey. She faithfully attended Pilgrim Baptist...
William Thomas Reames, Jr.
Sep 8, 2014
Glade Spring, VA- William Thomas Reames, Jr., age 86, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 8, 2014, at his home with his wife by his side. Born May 13, 1928, he was the son of the late W.T. and Rachel Clark Reames and a lifelong resident of Glade Spring, VA. He was a member of Providence Presbyterian...
Lee H. Reiff
Sep 6, 2014
Lee H. Reiff - Surrounded by his family, Lee H. Reiff, son of T. E. and Ione Austin Reiff, died peacefully at home on September 6, 2014, in Bristol, Virginia. Born July 6, 1929, in Newton, Kansas, he graduated from Newton High School and received a Pepsi-Cola National Scholarship for his college education. He attended the University of Kansas for...
Eleanor Widener Honaker Sheffey
Sep 5, 2014
Abingdon, VA Mrs. Eleanor Widener Honaker Sheffey, age 85, passed away at her home on Friday, September 5, 2014. She was a member of the Walnut Grove Presbyterian Church. She had been a fourteen-year employee of Appalachian Power and a five-year employee of Altemose Construction. Mrs. Sheffey was predeceased by her parents, Hugh Henderson and Lillian Catherine Widener; husbands, Jack...
Charles Washington Johnson, Jr.
Sep 5, 2014
Abingdon, VA,- Mr. Charles Washington Johnson, Jr., age 82 passed away on Friday September 5, 2014 in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native and lifelong resident of Washington County VA; being born in the Hayter’s Gap Community. Charlie spent his entire working life in the construction business and was president of Cherokee Construction Company. He was a...
Herman McCoy
Sep 5, 2014
Glade Spring, VA – Herman McCoy, age 91, passed on September 5, 2014. Mr. McCoy was born in West Virginia to the late Rome McCoy and Margaret Blankenship. He was raised and spent most of his life in Hurley, VA before moving to Glade Spring 25 years ago. Herman was a coal miner, loved to spend time in his garden,...
Margaret Grace Ferreira
Sep 4, 2014
Abingdon, VA Margaret Grace (Chadwick) Ferreira, died peacefully on September 4, 2014 in Abingdon, VA. Margie was born on July 24, 1925 in Bronx, NY; she was the daughter of the late George W. and Elizabeth (McElheney) Chadwick. Margie enjoyed listening to the 40’s, 50’s and today’s music, Elvis, and especially watching old movies and Elvis movies. She loved to...
Vivian Willie Anne Watkins Santona
Sep 3, 2014
Bronx, NY- Vivian Willie Anne Watkins Santona “He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me in the paths of righteousness for His name’s sake.” Psalm 23:3 KJV Vivian Willie Anne Watkins Santona was called home by our Heavenly Father on the 3rd of September 2014 at Calvary Hospital in Bronx, NY after a short illness. She was a member of Zion...
Duncan A. Parsons
Sep 3, 2014
Abingdon, VA- Duncan Allen Parsons, Abingdon, Va., beloved husband of Charlotte, died Wednesday, September 3, 2014 at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC, following a courageous battle with leukemia. He was 59. Duncan grew up in Wolfeboro, NH, where he developed a love of nature. His father took him and his brothers on annual ski trips, one of many activities...
Raymond D Tolliver
Sep 1, 2014
Glade Spring, VA Raymond D. Tolliver, age 69, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 1, 2014, at his home. Raymond was born December 20, 1944, in Raleigh County, WV to the late William Audry Tolliver and Lola Sizemore Tolliver. Mr. Tolliver was a U.S. Army Veteran and previously employed by Ingersoll-Rand and Marion Composites. In addition to...
Randall Dean Yates
Aug 29, 2014
Abingdon, VA – Randall Dean Yates, age 41, passed on Friday, August, 29, 2014, at Johnson City Medical Center. Randy is preceded in death by his maternal and paternal grandparents. He is survived by his mother, Brenda Houchins of Cedar Bluff, VA; daughter, Jullian (Tyler) Evans of Princeton, WV; brother, Mark (Marsha) Ferguson; sister, Lisa (Dave) White; aunt, Janet Duker;...
John R. Flournoy, Jr.
Aug 28, 2014
Abingdon, VA Mr. John R. “Buddy” Flournoy, Jr., age 65, passed away on August 28, 2014 in Pulaski, VA. He had retired from the grocery business after 35 years of employment. He served in the U.S. Army and was a decorated war hero. John will always be remembered as a hard worker who loved to make people laugh. He was...
Debra Michelle Thompson Edwards
Aug 24, 2014
Meadowview, VA- Debra Michelle Thompson Edwards, age 36, formerly of Buchanan County, VA passed away on Sunday, August 24, 2014 at her parents’ home. She was born to Eddie Blane Thompson and Mary Lester Thompson on October 21, 1977 in Richlands, VA. She was a 1995 graduate of Grundy Senior High School and received both her undergraduate degree and her...
Ellen Louise Tuckwiller
Aug 20, 2014
Abingdon, VA Ellen Louise Tuckwiller passed away Wednesday, August 20, 2014 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born in Charleston, WV and had lived most of her life in the Abingdon area. Prior to retiring due to health reasons, she had taught swimming at various locations throughout the area. Ellen enjoyed children and loved cats. She was also a talented...
James Earnest Osborne
Aug 20, 2014
Abingdon, VA Mr. James Earnest Osborne, age 78, passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2014, at Abingdon Health and Rehab. He was employed for 36 years with HAPCO. During his 16 years of retirement, Jim enjoyed working in his yard and also loved working on his Chevrolet S-10; he was known as the “S-10 Man.” He frequently visited local flea...
Joseph Warren Quetsch
Aug 19, 2014
Abingdon, VA Joseph Warren Quetsch, age 22, passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014. He was born January 17, 1992, and was a lifelong resident of Abingdon. Joe graduated from Abingdon High School in 2010 where he played football. He was known as a hard worker and a great teammate. Joe was a thoughtful and faithful friend, student and family member;...
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