Paul Dexter Lank
Oct 28, 2012
Paul Dexter Lank, age 72, passed on Sunday, October 28, 2012 at his home. Paul was born in Calis, Maine and lived in several parts of the country before settling in Abingdon. Mr. Lank was of the Baptist Faith and was a U.S. Marine Corps Veteran. He is preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Katherine Lank, parents, Walter Harold...
Gary Edwin Williams
Oct 26, 2012
Gary Edwin Williams, age 61, passed away on Friday, October 26, 2012. Gary was recognized for his dedicated service and received numerous safety awards during his 42 years working as a conductor and brakeman for Norfolk and Southern Railroad. He was a member of Byars Cobb Memorial Methodist Church, Holston Hills Country Club, and The Corvette Club. He was born...
R. J. Anderson
Oct 26, 2012
Rev. R.J. Anderson, age 86, was called home to be with his Lord on Friday, October 26, 2012 at Abingdon Health and Rehabilitation Center. R.J. was a proud U.S. Army Veteran and served in WWII. Mr. Anderson worked for Reynolds Metal where he served as their Chaplain during his time there. His faith was an important part of his life....
Earl Donald Goodson Jr.
Oct 24, 2012
Earl Donald Goodson, Jr., age 53, lost his battle with cancer after a year and a half on October 24, 2012 at his home. Earl was born in Abingdon, VA on March 20, 1959 and attended Highlands Fellowship Church. Earl loved his job and second family of 33 years at Kroger in Abingdon, VA. He brought a smile to everyone's...
JoeAnne Davis
Oct 23, 2012
JoeAnne Davis "Cookie", age 57, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at Valley Health Care Center. She is preceded in death by her mother, Polly Sue Rhea Gregory; and her loving husband of 30 years, Thomas Eugene Davis. She is survived by her father, James Lawrence Gregory of Lebanon, VA; one daughter, Martha Davis; three brothers, Tom Gregory and...
JB Reynolds
Oct 23, 2012
JB Reynolds, 54, passed away on Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at Johnson City Medical Center. JB was a life-long resident of Washington County, VA and loved fishing. He was preceded in death by his father, John Banner Reynolds and one sister, Nanny Reynolds. Survivors include his wife, Tammy Osborne Reynolds; his mother, Dorothy Reynolds; three sons, Jason Osborne, Millbrook, AL,...
Brenda Mae Eskridge
Oct 21, 2012
Brenda Mae Eskridge, age 54, passed away on Sunday, October 21, 2012 at her home. She was born to the late Arthur James Brooks and Lela Marie Rutter Brooks. She is survived by her loving husband of 31 years, Wayne Eskridge; mother-in-law, Virgie Eskridge of Damascus, VA, who was like a second mother; one brother, Rocky Lester Brooks and wife...
Joan Annette Smart Slatcher
Oct 20, 2012
Joan Annette Smart Slatcher, age 74, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2012, with her family by her side. Mrs. Slatcher was of the Christian Faith and enjoyed rescuing numerous felines. Joan was a loving mother and grandmother and was preceded in death by her parents, Miles Jackson Smart and Mattie Louise Parson Smart, and sister, Dorothy Louise Smith. Mrs. Slatcher...
Hazel Lee Wilson
Oct 19, 2012
Hazel Lee Wilson, age 87, passed away at her home on Friday, October 19, 2012. Hazel was born January 12, 1925 in Tazewell County, VA to the late William and Dora Fletcher Jackson. She was a member of Beaverview Baptist Church in Bristol, VA and a choir member for 39 years. In addition to her parents, Hazel is preceded in...
Sue Sheffey Coffee Trent
Oct 17, 2012
Sue Sheffey Coffee Trent The last word she spoke and repeated so clearly and preciously was "Home". Sue Sheffey Coffee Trent arrived there on Wednesday, October 17, 2012 when at age 91 she passed into the presence of Our Lord. Great comfort is found in knowing that she is not only with Him, but that He has declared "Precious in...
Clay Randall Copeland
Oct 15, 2012
Clay Randall Copeland, 27, of Abingdon, Va., passed away Oct. 15, 2012, at Bristol Regional Medical Center, with a host of friends and family at his side. He was born Dec. 11, 1984 in Abingdon, a son of Susan May Copeland and James Randall "Randy" Copeland, both of Abingdon. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his beloved...
Karen Eileen Degon Foran
Oct 15, 2012
Karen Eileen Degon Foran, age 64, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 15, 2012 at her home with her loving family and her best friend Barbara Sullins by her side. Karen was born February 22, 1948 in Springfield, MA to the late Howard H. Degon and Eileen Henry Degon. Karen was a loving wife to her late...
Douglas McArthur "Mack" Rasnake
Oct 12, 2012
Douglas McArthur "Mack" Rasnake, 70, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, October 12, 2012. Born on February 20, 1942, in Dickenson County, Virginia, he was preceded in death by his parents, Mabel R. and Tandy L. Rasnake. Survivors include his loving wife of 49 years, Frances Carroll Barton Rasnake and their children, Tammy Cullop and her husband Doug of...
Shelia Ann Ramsey
Oct 12, 2012
Sheila Ann Ramsey, age 47, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Friday, October 12, 2012. She is preceded in death by her father, Harry Byrd Compton. Left to cherish her memory is her mother, Phyllis Jean Compton of Council, VA; son, Brandon Kyle Ramsey; daughter, Lara Ann Ramsey both of Newport, TN; four brothers, Randall Byrd Compton and wife...
June S. Rasnake
Oct 11, 2012
June S. Rasnake passed away October 11, 2012. She was preceded in death by her parents Simon and Snoda Sutherland; one brother, Pete Morrison Sutherland; and one sister, Jane Mondrage. She is survived by her loving husband of 59 years, James Cornet Rasnake; one daughter, Angie Rasnake and partner Randy Copeland, both of Abingdon, Virginia; one granddaughter, Kasey Jo Bratton...
Harry Allen Nash
Oct 10, 2012
Harry Allen Nash, age 60, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, October 10, 2012 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Nash was preceded in death by his parents, Logan Palmer Nash and Margaret Shoemaker Nash as well as a special brother-in-law, Bill Jordan. He is survived by two sons, Travis and wife Emily Nash of Bristol, TN and...
Sarah Helen Painter Smythers
Oct 9, 2012
Sarah Helen Painter Smythers, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2012. She was employed as a teacher with the Washington County School System for twenty years and Proffitt's Department Store for fourteen years. She was an avid reader who enjoyed sewing and traveling. She was born to the late Edwin Douglas Painter and Sarah Leah Allison Painter in...
Vance Elmer Whiteaker
Oct 9, 2012
Vance Elmer Whiteaker, age 91, passed away on Tuesday, October 9, 2012 at his home. Mr. Whiteaker was born April 24, 1921 in Washington County, VA to the Late Benjamin C. Whiteaker and Belvia Lockwood Grant Whiteaker. He was a WWII U.S. Army Veteran and was a custodian for many years at Abingdon Elementary School. Mr. Whiteaker is also preceded...
Raymond White
Oct 8, 2012
Raymond White, age 59, passed away at his home with his family by his side on Monday, October 8, 2012. Mr. White loved bluegrass music and enjoyed playing his fiddle. He also worked at American Furniture Company and is preceded in death by his parents, Henry Oliver White and Mary Alice Cooper White, two brothers, Clyde White and Carson White,...
Aenne M. Hansen
Oct 8, 2012
Aenne M. Hansen, a 21 year resident of Abingdon, Virginia, died at her home on October 8, 2012. She moved to Abingdon from Highland Falls, New York where she resided with her late husband Ernst F. Hansen. Mrs. Hansen is survived by her daughter, Heidi Hansen McElroy and her husband Howard C. McElroy of Abingdon; her daughter, Ingrid K. Hansen...
