Katherine Anice Gobble
Apr 30, 2014
Abingdon, VA – Katherine Anice Goodson Gobble, age 73, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born to the late Marshall Dallas Goodson, Jr. and Sally Willis Gobble Goodson on July 4, 1940. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 33 years, Leroy...
Matthew Lewis
Apr 29, 2014
Glade Spring, VA- Matthew Lewis, 4lbs. 8oz. 16 in., was born to Matthew M. Lewis and April V. Lewis at Bristol Regional Medical Center and went to be with the Lord and his paternal great grandfather, John Lewis, on Tuesday, April 29, 2014. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his paternal grandfather, Michael Lewis and wife Stephanie;...
Ulysses Samuel Altizer
Apr 29, 2014
Abingdon, VA Ulysses Samuel Altizer, age 88, passed on Tuesday, April 29, 2014, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Samuel was born in Bishop, VA to the late Samuel Walter Altizer and Essie Altizer and was raised in Keen Mountain, VA. Mr. Altizer served in the U.S. Navy during WWII aboard the U.S.S. Walton. He lived in Elkton, MD for 27...
John W Sandefur, Sr.
Apr 24, 2014
Glade Spring, VA Mr. John W. Sandefur, Sr., age 90, passed away on Thursday, April 24, 2014 at Abingdon Health and Rehab. He was born September 13, 1923, son of the late Samuel Sandefur and Hattie V. Debord Sandefur. Mr. Sandefur worked for Olin Mathieson in Saltville, Virginia from 1944 until the plant closed in 1970; he then worked for...
Peggy Bowers Beach
Apr 23, 2014
Mrs. Peggy Bowers Beach, age 78, passed away Wednesday evening April 23, 2014 at the Abingdon Health and Rehab Center. Peggy had spent most of her life in Washington County, VA and was affiliated with the Old Glade Presbyterian Church. She was a retired school teacher, having taught elementary school for over 39 years. Most of her teaching was done...
Margaret June Trivett Huffman
Apr 22, 2014
Margaret June Trivett Huffman, age 81, passed away on Tuesday, April 22, 2014 at her home. She was a retired nurse who enjoyed painting and flower gardening. She was born to the late Leonard Trivett and Faye Woodard Trivett on January 18, 1933. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William J. Huffman; son,...
Jack McCracken
Apr 22, 2014
Meadowview, VA Mr. Jack “Jackie” McCracken, age 64, passed away on Tuesday April 22, 2014 in Johnston Memorial Hospital after a battle with cancer. Jackie was a lifelong resident of Washington County VA and was the owner of McCracken Concrete Services. Additionally, he drove concrete trucks for a number of the area companies. Jackie was an avid motorcycle rider and...
Elsie Lewis
Apr 20, 2014
Elsie passed away peacefully on Easter Sunday, April 20, 2014. She would have been 94 on her birthday. Elsie will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Born on July 9, 1920, in Abingdon, VA, Elsie was a daughter of Kemp Keys Cole and Verna Lou Barker Cole. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett Lewis; her...
Thomas Dixon Price
Apr 20, 2014
Thomas Dixon Price, age 90, passed away on Sunday, April 20, 2014, at Lakebridge Health Care in Johnson City, TN. He was born to the late Albert Lee Price and Ethel Mae Church Price on July 9, 1923 in Smyth County, VA. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army Air Force. Having entered the service in 1943,...
Sean Michael Noel
Apr 20, 2014
Abingdon, VA- Sean Michael Noel, age 37, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2014 at his home. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Alice and Jack Noel and maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Ellis. He was born April 1, 1977 in Tazewell, VA. He is survived by his father, Michael Jack Noel and wife Dora of Cedar...
Peter Robert Price
Apr 19, 2014
Peter Robert Price, age 70, passed on Saturday, April 19, 2014, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Peter was born and raised in Australia to the late Arthur John Price and Annie Louisa Drylie Price. He served 10 years in the Australian Navy where he earned the rank of Chief Petty Officer and also served in Vietnam. Mr. Price earned an Engineering...
Nancy Sue Fulcher Gillen
Apr 18, 2014
Nancy Sue Fulcher Gillen, age 65, passed on Friday, April 18, 2014, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Nancy was born June 5, 1948 to the late John and Dorothy Woodward Fulcher. She was a member of the Church of New Beginnings. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bolden O’dell “Odie” Gillen; son, Chris Gillen;...
Iris O'Quinn McClanahan
Apr 16, 2014
Abingdon, VA – Iris O’Quinn McClanahan, age 81, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, April 16, 2014, at Grace Health Care. Iris was born in Buchanan County, VA to the late Rice and Lona Looney O’Quinn. She lived in Grundy most of her life before moving to Abingdon six years ago. Iris had been a member of Grundy...
Dana "Susie" Walker
Apr 15, 2014
Bristol, VA – Dana “Susie” Walker, age 49, departed this life on April 15, 2014, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Dana was an employee of Bristol, VA Target store for many years. She is preceded in death by her parents, John and Anna Meade, and husband, Donald Beam Walker, Jr. She is survived by her fiancée, Arnold Hubbard of Bristol,...
Geraldine "Jube" Sewell Southern
Apr 15, 2014
Abingdon, VA- Geraldine “Jube” Sewell Southern, 91, of Naples, FL, formerly of Clintwood, VA died at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA on Tuesday, April 15, 2014. She was a member of the North Naples United Methodist Church and the Black’s Fort Chapter of the DAR. She loved her family dearly and as Mother, Sister, Nana, Aunt Jubie, and friend...
Stella Inez Patterson Wise
Apr 11, 2014
Abingdon, VA Stella Inez Patterson Wise, 93, died April 11, 2014 from complications of Alzheimer's disease. She was born February 14, 1921 in Washington County, Virginia, the fourth child of Amanda Ruth Minton Patterson and Greek B. Patterson. Inez was a 1938 graduate of Meadowview High School and was lettered in sports. She was captain of the basketball team her...
Charles Matthew Clear
Apr 9, 2014
Meadowview, VA- Charles Matthew Clear, age 64, passed away on Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at Valley Health Care Center. He was a proud veteran of the United States Army having served in Germany during the Vietnam War. He was a teacher and a coach at Holston High School and practiced taxidermy in the years after his retirement. He was an...
Linda Baltimore
Apr 7, 2014
Abingdon, VA – Lovely, lively and talented, Linda Carter Baltimore, 67, sadly passed from this world on Monday, April 7th. She is a native of Abingdon, VA and traveled widely before returning to Abingdon and founding the Antique Orchard Herbary. Linda had many accomplishments and was well known as a Master Gardener. She was highly creative, loved to laugh, and...
Carl Lee Turley
Apr 6, 2014
Carl Lee Turley, 84, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 6, 2014. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elsie Thomas Turley, and a son, Christopher James Turley. He is survived by three sons, Michael Turley and wife Donna, Tony Turley, and Timothy Turley and wife Selena; sister, Muriel Bailey; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Mr....
Ruth Gates Sheffield
Apr 3, 2014
Ruth Gates Sheffield, age 83, passed away at her home on Thursday, April 3, 2014. Mrs. Sheffield was born in Glade Spring, VA a daughter of the late John Walter Gates and Alta Moore Gates. Ruth was committed to her extended family, her church, numerous community organizations, and the students that she taught over the course of nearly 40 years....
