Helen Henderson Harris
Dec 11, 2012
Helen Henderson Harris, Born Nov. 21, 1917 in Washington County, VA, died Tuesday, December 11, 2012. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter J. Harris, grandson, Mitchell David Harris, brothers, Bolling, Fount and William "W.P." Henderson. Helen graduated from Greenfield High School in 1934, moved to Western, NC in 1953 and returned to Abingdon 25 years later after...
Thelma Lakie Widener Alexander
Dec 11, 2012
Thelma Lakie Widener Alexander, age 72, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 at Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, TN. She was the wife of the late Caney Dewey Alexander. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who will be greatly missed. She was born to the late Elliott Widener and Myrtle Thomas Widener....
Robert Vance
Dec 9, 2012
Robert Vance, age 93, of 846 Panacella Drive, Abingdon, VA 24210, passed away on Sunday, December 9, 2012 at Grace Healthcare. He was raised in St. Paul, VA. He served in the Merchant Marines and as a Chief Engineer in the United States Coast Guard. He was of the protestant faith. He is preceded in death by his parents, Tilman...
Irene Campbell Odum
Dec 8, 2012
Irene "NaNa" Campbell Odum, 81, went peacefully to be with the Lord and to have a joyous reunion with her husband, James Edward Odum, and her parents, Robert Lee and Mary Annie Campbell on Saturday, December 8, 2012. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her infant sister, Sylvia. Irene was born on August...
Isaiah Allen Marvin
Dec 6, 2012
Isaiah Allen Marvin infant son of Matthew Daniel Marvin and Tosha Bentley Marvin passed away on Thursday, December 6, 2012 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. In addition to his parents, survivors include his sister, Hailey Jewel Miller; brother, Matthew Daniel Marvin, Jr.; maternal grandmother, Brenda Carol Tackett; maternal grandfather, Curtis Allen Bentley; and paternal grandparents, Sandra Gay and Richard Allen Marvin....
John Franklin Sheffield
Dec 4, 2012
John Franklin Sheffield, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Mr. Sheffield was born in Glade Spring, VA the son of the late Gordon C. Sheffield and Hettie Franklin Sheffield. He served our nation in the United States Army Air Corp in WWII in the European Theater and later in the Army Reserves. He...
Irene Dixon Cowan
Dec 3, 2012
Irene Dixon Cowan, age 94, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2012 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Holston on January 14, 1918 to the late Floyd and Nora Counts Dixon. Mrs. Cowan taught in the Washington County school system for 25 years. She and her late husband, Robert Sutton Cowan, farmed in the Mendota Community for...
Odell Bailey Shortt
Dec 3, 2012
Odell Bailey Shortt, age 86, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2012 at Wellmont Hospice House. She was born in Hawkins County, TN on June 13, 1926 to the late Samuel and Willie Etna Christian Bailey. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Sammy Shortt; six siblings, Colvin and Elwood Bailey, Margaret Artis, Lois...
Oscar William Lawson
Dec 2, 2012
Oscar William "Bill" Lawson, age 82, passed away on Sunday, December 2, 2012 at the Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, TN. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he was the son of the late Oscar William Lawson, Sr. and Susan Hughes Lawson. He retired from Westinghouse in 1994 with 46 years of service, was a member of both the York #12 Masonic...
Jessie Columbus Stanley
Dec 1, 2012
Jessie Columbus Stanley, age 80, passed on Saturday, December 1, 2012 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Stanley was born, raised and resided in Clintwood, VA before moving to Abingdon 10 years ago. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and served two tours of duty in the Korean Conflict and was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star. Jessie attended...
Norma Jean Perkins McAllister
Nov 30, 2012
Norma Jean Perkins McAllister, age 79, passed away on Friday, November 30, 2012 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She retired from Anthony Spangler Elementary School in Milpitas, CA where she was an Assistant Manager of the Cafeteria. She was a member of Abingdon Bible Church. She was born to the late John Milton Perkins and Ethel Elizabeth Taylor Perkins. She is...
Annabella Rose Thomas
Nov 30, 2012
Annabella Rose Thomas, infant daughter of Heather Thomas, passed shortly before birth on Friday, November 30, 2012 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her grandparents, Ruby Roark and Jimmy Riley; and three brothers, Josh Thomas, Jeremiah Thomas and James McCune. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, December 3, 2012...
Raymond Earl Spencer
Nov 28, 2012
Raymond Earl Spencer, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, November 28, 2012 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a veteran of the United States Navy having served during World War II as a Navy pilot. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Pickaway, WV, a member of the Monroe Masonic Lodge # 77, and a member...
Chad Eric Lewis
Nov 27, 2012
Chad Eric Lewis, age 38, passed away on Tuesday, November 27, 2012 at Johnson City Medical Center. He was a member of the Free Pentecostal Assembly and his favorite hobbies included coloring, watching movies, and completing word puzzles. He is survived by his parents, David Lee Lewis, Jr. and Barbara Faye Lewis of the home; two sisters, Christy Lewis and...
Mabel Duncan Graybeal
Nov 26, 2012
Mabel Duncan Graybeal peacefully entered her heavenly home, Monday, November 26. 2012. She was pre-deceased by her parents; Bryant and Dellaphine Duncan; her four sisters Edith Luttrell of Bristol, TN; Juanita Browning of Meadowview, VA; Helen Webster of Winston-Salem, NC; and Rubye Pruner of Johnson City, TN. She was also pre-deceased by her daughter, Sheila Graybeal Lail of Maryville, TN....
Filbert Williams
Nov 25, 2012
Filbert "Phil" Williams passed away November 25, 2012 at Johnson City Medical Center. Phil served in the United States Army as a communication specialist. He retired from Hapco as a salesman. One of Phil's passions was playing golf and competing with his buddies on the golf course. He especially loved playing with his boys and grandson. Phil also enjoyed gardening...
King Stuard Terry Sr.
Nov 25, 2012
King Stuard Terry, Sr., age 82, passed away on Sunday, November 25, 2012 at his home. He was retired from UMWA Coal Mines. He also enjoyed farming and logging with his brothers. He was born to the late King David Terry and Mattie McElraft Terry on June 30, 1930; he is also preceded in death by two wives, Annis Marie...
Betty Bailey
Nov 24, 2012
Betty "Betsy" Bailey, age 85, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church and enjoyed walking at the Coomes Center. She was born to the late John Jacob Walker and Mary Alice Graham. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Lane Bailey. She is...
Curtis Michael Reynolds
Nov 24, 2012
Curtis Michael "Mike" Reynolds, age 50, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2012 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mike was born in Washington Co., VA to the late James Marvin and Sally Cleo Wise Reynolds. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Michael Curtis Reynolds and two sisters, Faye Nunley and Betty Cook. Survivors...
Buster Lee Musick
Nov 24, 2012
Buster Lee Musick, age 59, passed away on Saturday, November 24, 2012. He was born in Russell Co., VA to the late Dalton and Lakie Gibson Musick. Buster worked for Noonkestner Freeze Dry for a number of years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Connie Gail Musick and a granddaughter, Kaleigh Anne-Marie Kestner....
