Betty Ann Tuell Ashe
Jan 9, 2012
Betty Ann Tuell Ashe, 71, passed away peacefully Monday, January 9, 2012 in the English Meadows Assisted Living facility, Christiansburg, Virginia. Betty was born in Smyth County Virginia October 14, 1940 to the late John Robert Tuell and Annie Thompson Tuell. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert Joseph Ashe, four sisters, Josephine Miller, Ella Mae Bales, Aileen...
Elsie Faye Hutton
Jan 9, 2012
Elsie Faye Hutton passed away Monday, January 9, 2012, at Wythe County Community Hospital . She was of the Church of God of Prophesy faith. She was preceded in death by her son Travis Hutton; brothers Carl Dunford, Arnold Dunford, Herbert Dunford and Ray Dunford; sisters Viola Testerman and Kathleen Dunford; and grandchildren Michelle Price and Jacob Hutton. She is...
William Ralph Widener
Jan 8, 2012
William Ralph "Bear" Widener, 58, of Glade Spring, Virginia , passed away on Sunday, January 8, 2012 in Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport , Tennessee . Bear fought a brave and courageous battle with multiple myeloma for nearly three years. He was a special son, brother, uncle and friend to each and every one who knew him. Bear was...
Betty Carol Litton Little
Jan 8, 2012
Betty Carol Litton Little entered heaven on Sunday, January 8, 2012 at her home. She was born May 14, 1934 in Abingdon , VA to the late William Rufus Litton and Lillian Elizabeth Jackson Litton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Edward Little, who made sure she never knew what worry was....
Roy James Dye
Jan 7, 2012
Roy James Dye, age 72, went to be with the Lord on Saturday January 7th, 2012 at Wellmont Hospice House. Born in Berwind , WV to the late Grover C. Dye and Edna Boyd Dye, Mr. Dye retired from Kroger Co. after 35 years of service. He enjoyed performing as guest lead singer with several local bands and spending time...
Curtis Wade Cox
Jan 7, 2012
Curtis Wade Cox, age 56, went to be with the Lord Saturday, January 7, 2012 at home, after his battle with illness. He was employed by Steel Fab, a U.S. Army veteran, loved his pets as well as hunting and fishing. He was preceded in death by his grandparents Scott and Maude Scyphers and Dallas and Dora Cox; a step-father...
Frances Dixon Faris
Jan 7, 2012
Frances Dixon Faris, age 99, passed away on Saturday, January 7, 2012 at the Wexford House in Kingsport , TN. She was born in Washington County , VA on January 14, 1912 to the late Floyd and Nora Counts Dixon. She was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church in Kingsport , TN. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...
Thomas Henderson Jones Jr.
Jan 6, 2012
Thomas Henderson Jones, Jr., age 79, passed away on Friday, January 6, 2012 at his home. Tom was born in Abingdon on May 18, 1932, to the late Thomas H. Jones, Sr. and Hannah Estep Jones. He graduated from Bethel High School in 1950 and attended Roanoke Business College . Tom served in the United States Air Force and was...
Tibitha Dye Hite
Jan 5, 2012
Tibitha Dye Hite age 92 passed away Wednesday, January 5, 2012 at her home in Abingdon , VA. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dallas S. Hite; her parents, Anthony and Rita Barnett Dye; her sisters, Willie Gobble, Chloe Dye, Beulah Little, Clara Scyphers, Marvie Eldreth, and Bertha Cole. She is survived by her daughter, Norma Hite of...
Elmer E. Kenyon
Jan 3, 2012
Elmer E. Kenyon, 80, passed away on Tuesday, January 3, 2012 in Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol , TN. Mr. Kenyon was born June 20, 1931 in Terrytown , New York and was a son of the late George G. and Gertrude Kenyon. He was a volunteer fireman for 50 years in North Terrytown/Sleepy Hollow, NY and was fire chief...
Rebecca "Ann" Cullip White
Jan 2, 2012
Rebecca "Ann "Cullip White, 57, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, January 2, 2012 at her home. Ann was a well-know resident of Washington County, VA. She was born July 25, 1954 in Abingdon , VA , the beautiful daughter of Robert Glen Cullip, Sr. and Lavinia Humphreys Cullip. Ann worked over 38 years in the banking industry and was the...
Bonnie Gay Montgomery Denton
Dec 31, 2011
Bonnie Montgomery Denton, 85, of the Denton 's Valley Community went to be with her Lord and Saviour on Saturday, December 31, 2011. She was the daughter of the late B.P. and Mary Blevins Montgomery. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Rev. Shannon Lee Denton; a sister, Bertha Montgomery Denton and a brother, Danville Montgomery....
Jessie James Sproles
Dec 25, 2011
Mr. Jessie James Sproles, 74, passed away Sunday, December 25, 2011, at Valley Health Care. He was preceded in death by his sisters Betty Sanford, Sally Alexander, and Colleen Price, and his brother Herman Sproles. He is survived by two sons, Festus "Bud" Sproles and wife Connie of Glade Spring, and Henry Sproles and his significant other Charlotte Carpenter of...
Viola Marie Price
Dec 25, 2011
Mrs. Viola Marie Price, 85, of Abingdon , VA passed away Sunday, December 25, 2011 at Johnston Memorial Hospital after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Price; one daughter Edna Crisp; a brother, Elmer Greer; and a sister, Stella Thomas. Born in Washington County , Virginia to Ken and Roxie Greer, Mrs. Price was...
Karen "Connie" Dale Brooks
Dec 25, 2011
Mrs. Karen "Connie" Dale Brooks, 65, passed away at her home on Sunday, December 25, 2011. She was born in McDowell County , WV , daughter of the late Willard Addair and Effie Paralee Hughes Addair. She had lived in the Abingdon area for over thirty-five years and had worked at Bristol Compressors. Connie was a member of Woodland Baptist...
Mary Arden Woodby
Dec 25, 2011
MARY A. WOODBY, 90, joined her predeceased husband, Roy Ernest in death on December 25, 2011. Mary was the daughter of predeceased parents, Milton James Arden and Margaret Mae Galliher Arden. Mary was a life-long resident of Washington County , Virginia and a member of the Green Spring Community. She had been a member of the Abingdon Bible Church for...
Gary Marie Baker Mitchell
Dec 25, 2011
Mrs. Gary Marie Baker Mitchell, 79, born November 30, 1932 in Abingdon , VA passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2011, at Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol , TN. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd Walter Mitchell and Alease Baker; her husband, Robert Mitchell, Sr. and four siblings. Survivors include her son, Robert Mitchell, Jr. and wife,...
David Leonidas Hoyle III
Dec 23, 2011
David Leonidas Hoyle III, born March 27, 1938, died at the age of 73 on Friday, December 23, 2011, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon , VA. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mary Frances Hoyle and David Leonidas Hoyle, Jr. David graduated from Aycock School in Henderson , NC and attended NC State University where he studied...
Stella H. Price
Dec 23, 2011
Mrs. Stella H. Price, age 89, passed away Friday, December 23, 2011, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center . She was a graduate of Johnston Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and worked for forty years as a registered nurse. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church , and she enjoyed quilting and reading. Mrs. Price was preceded in death...
Joe Tom Rash
Dec 22, 2011
Joe Tom Rash, age 60, went to spend Christmas with Jesus on Thursday, December 22, 2011. He will be greatly missed by family and friends. Joe graduated from Abingdon High School in 1969 and from East Tennessee State University in 1973. He worked for many years at Advance Auto Parts, and he was a regular attendee of Abingdon Baptist Church...
