Suzanne Byrd Eldreth
Oct 23, 2013
Suzanne "Susie" Byrd Eldreth, age 65, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2013. She was preceded in death by her parents Harry Byrd and Reba Abbott Byrd; and sister, Ainse Jennings. She is survived by her husband of nearly 47 years, Wayne Douglas Eldreth; son, Mark Eldreth of the home; daughter, Kim Reynolds and husband Tony of Abingdon, VA; brother,...
Annie Carolyn Mills Fuqua
Oct 23, 2013
Annie Carolyn Mills Fuqua, age 88, passed away suddenly with her daughter and grandson by her side on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Fuqua was a member of Abingdon Baptist Church for over 40 years. Carolyn was born to the late Leon and Beulah Mills in Tabor City, NC on February 20, 1925. In addition to...
Roy Lee Brewer
Oct 23, 2013
Roy Lee Brewer, age 70, a member of the Smith Creek Community, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2013 at his home. He was born to the late Clinton Brewer and Bessie Sorah Brewer on July 21, 1943 in Scott County, VA. He retired from Bristol Compressors where he held several positions and most recently worked in maintenance. He accepted...
Martha Mae Gunther
Oct 22, 2013
Martha M. Gunther, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church and the Abingdon Area Newcomer's Book Club and Bridge Club. She was born to the late Warren Booth and Frances Carr Booth. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother,...
Doris Ann Spangler Walton
Oct 22, 2013
Doris Ann Spangler Walton, 78, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2013 at Piedmont Newnan Hospital. She was born on July 9, 1935 in Williamson, West Virginia to A.H "Reese" and Mary Spangler. She is preceded in death by her husband, W.H. "Tubby" Walton, Jr. Doris had been a resident of Newnan, GA for 13 years after moving from Abingdon,...
Benny Cyle Presley
Oct 20, 2013
Benny Cyle Presley, age 77, passed on Sunday, October 20, 2013 at Grace Health Care. Mr. Presley was of the Baptist faith and a Vietnam Veteran having retired as a Master Sergeant from the U.S. Air Force after 24 years of service. Benny was a loving husband, father, and grandfather. He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert "Doc"...
Thomas Warren Orr Jr.
Oct 19, 2013
Mr. Thomas Warren Orr, Jr., age 68, passed away Saturday October 19, 2013 at Valley Healthcare Center. Mr. Orr was born November 21, 1944 in Newport News, VA to the late Thomas Warren Orr, Sr. and Helen Trussell Orr. Tom spent much of his time searching for Indian relics and loved American Civil War history. He is survived by his...
Martha Ann Singleton Williams
Oct 17, 2013
Martha Ann Singleton Williams, age 62, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 17, 2013 at her home. Martha attended Woodland Baptist Church and the "Open the Eyes of My Heart" Bible Study at Faith Baptist Church. Mrs. Williams was born and raised in Abingdon, VA and lived numerous places throughout her life including living 20 years in...
Corbett Lee Hunt
Oct 15, 2013
Corbett Lee Hunt, age 43, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2013 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. The family of Corbett Lee Hunt is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service & Crematory, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210 (276-623-2700).
Mary Jewell Sowards
Oct 13, 2013
Mrs. Mary Jewell Sowards, age 88, passed away on Sunday October 13, 2013 at the Hospice House in Bristol, TN. She had lived in St. Augustine, FL prior to moving to Bristol, TN 5 years ago. Her faith was Baptist. Mrs. Sowards was predeceased by her husband James Sowards and son Jimmy Sowards. She is survived by 2 daughters; Joyce...
Gilmer Smith Sr.
Oct 12, 2013
Gilmer Smith, Sr., age 75, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN surrounded by his wife and children. He was born to the late John Albert Smith and Eliza Arnold Smith in 1937 in Abingdon, VA. For the last many years he was a resident of Bristol, VA. He was retired from the...
Mary A. Ray
Oct 12, 2013
Mary A. Ray, age 67, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at Valley Health Care Center with her husband and her daughter by her side. She was of the Church of God Faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mildred and Lucille Rose Steffey; infant daughter, Kristina Ray; brother, Reece Jackson Steffey; and...
Waynoka Davis
Oct 11, 2013
Mrs.Waynoka "Duke" Dyer Davis, age 86, of Keene, NH and formerly of Abingdon, VA., New Canaan, CT, Coconut Creek, FL, Huntington, WV, and Allen, KY, went to meet her Maker on October 11, 2013, at Maplewood Nursing Home in Westmoreland, NH. She passed after a brief period of decline. Duke was born December 6, 1926, in Hueysville, KY to the...
Christy Michelle Lewis
Oct 9, 2013
Christy Michelle Lewis, age 37, passed away on Wednesday, October 9, 2013. She was born to David Lee Lewis, Jr. and Barbara Faye Lewis on December 13, 1975. She was a talented artist who enjoyed sketching. She is preceded in death by her brother, Chad E. Lewis. In addition to her parents she is survived by her daughter, Lakin Lewis...
Stanley Bill Wagoner
Oct 9, 2013
Mr. Stanley Bill Wagoner, age 79, passed away Wednesday October 9, 2013 in the Valley Healthcare Facility; Chilhowie, VA. Mr. Wagoner had been employed by Appalachian Power for 10 years. He was best known as the owner/operator of the Cleveland Supermarket in Cleveland, VA. He was a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute and was a member of the Anglican Catholic...
Ray Allen Warner
Oct 8, 2013
Ray Allen Warner went from his earthly home to his heavenly home on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 at 11:30 p.m. He was born in Akron, OH on February 17, 1926 to Tom and Grace Warner. He graduated from Houser High School in Akron and later from Goodyear Industrial Trade School, also in Akron, with honors. Ray spent two years in...
Rose Ann Sebo
Oct 7, 2013
Rose Ann Sebo, age 78, passed away on Monday, October 7, 2013 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was a former Worthy Matron with the Norton Chapter of the Eastern Stars and served as a Den Mother for the Council for Job's Daughters in Pomeroy, OH. She was a volunteer at the Senior Center in Abingdon for many years and she...
William Robert Hunt
Oct 7, 2013
William Robert "Bill" Hunt, 68, passed away Monday, October 7, 2013, at University of North Carolina Hospital in Chapel Hill. He was born in Bronx, NY on July 30, 1945, to the late Bob and Anne Hunt. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Barbara. Bill was a retired accountant, having owned his own...
Mose Calvin Hammer
Oct 6, 2013
Mose Calvin Hammer, age 80, passed away on Sunday, October 6, 2013 at his home. He was a cowboy whose passion was fulfilled in the saddle. If there was a ride he was riding. He was a volunteer at Leg Up Therapeutic Riding Center that helped handicapped children. He was employed by Westinghouse for 20 years and was a member...
Christopher Nathaniel Necessary Sr.
Oct 5, 2013
Mr. Christopher Nathaniel Necessary, Sr., age 53 passed away at his home on Saturday October 5, 2013, surrounded by his loving family. He was a native of Havre de Grace, MD, but moved to Meadowview, VA 21 years ago. Mr. Necessary was employed as a concrete finisher during his working years. He was a member of the Deer Valley Baptist...
