Obituaries
Frances Pearl Carnell
Sep 25, 2009
Frances Pearl Carnell, 72, passed away Friday, September 25, 2009, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was daughter of the late Preston Hill Parr and Viola Pittsenbarger Parr. She was a member of Higher Ground Fellowship Church of God and loved going to church; she was known at church as "Bahama Mama" and was a prayer warrior. She liked to...
Edna Mae Millsap
Sep 23, 2009
Mrs. Edna Mae Millsap, 88, formerly of Bristol, TN, died on September 23, 2009 at Brighton Gardens in Charlotte, NC. She was born on February 5, 1921 in Crockett, VA. Mrs. Millsap was a member of Reynolds Memorial Methodist Church in Bristol. She retired from Univac in 1974. She was also a member of the Twin City Rebekah Lodge #102....
Georgie Elizabeth Vermillion
Sep 21, 2009
Georgie Elizabeth Vermillion, 89, passed away Monday, September 21, 2009 at her home. Georgie was born on May 13, 1920 to the late James and Emma Talbert in Washington Co., VA. She was a long-time resident of Richlands, VA, prior to moving to Abingdon. She was a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
James Douglas Ferguson
Sep 20, 2009
James Douglas Ferguson, 58, passed away Sunday, September 20, 2009 in Lebanon. He was born January 9, 1951 in Saltville, VA and was a son of the late, Stafford and Lou Etta Snead Ferguson. Survivors are his wife, Margaret Ferguson; brothers, Denton Ferguson of Gray, TN and Buddy Ferguson of Jonesborough, TN; Sisters, Doris Stanley of Meadowview, VA, Jean Collins...
David C. Reed
Sep 17, 2009
David C. Reed, 77, passed away Thursday, September 17, 2009 in Pulaski, Virginia. He was a Veteran having served in the Korean War and retired from the Federal Reserve. He was a Machinist and was preceded in death by his wife, Eula Sarah Reed. David is survived by his son, David Darrell Reed, Snowville, VA, a daughter and son-in-law, Jeannie...
Carl Eugene Foran
Sep 14, 2009
Carl Eugene "Gene" Foran, 71, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2009 at his home following a courageous battle with brain cancer. Gene was born May 24, 1938 to the late Clarence and Bessie Goodson Foran. He worked for twenty-one years at Singleton's Auto Parts and had retired from Bristol Compressors. He was a member of Woodland Baptist Church. He...
Rita Faye Sykes Roe
Sep 14, 2009
Rita Fay Sykes Roe, 51, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2009 at her home in Abingdon, VA and is at eternal rest with her Heavenly Father, Jesus Christ. She was born May 12, 1958 in Lebanon, VA and was a daughter of Shirley Kiser Sykes of Abingdon, VA and the late Arvil Eugene Sykes. She was a 1977 graduate...
Leonard Newton Harmon
Sep 12, 2009
Leonard Newton Harmon, 72, went to be with the Lord, Saturday morning September 12, 2009 at Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, TN. He was born October 30, 1936 the son of the late Turner and Leona Harmon of Lebanon, VA. After graduation from Lees McCrae College at Banner Elk, NC he began his career with the Virginia Department of Transportation...
Alfred Lewis Nunley
Sep 7, 2009
Mr. Alfred Lewis Nunley, 71, passed away Monday, September 7, 2009 in the Brookhaven Manor Nursing Home, Kingsport, TN. He was a native of Coeburn, VA, born November 3, 1937 to the late Charles Alfonzo Nunley and Viola Vance Nunley. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Ralph Nunley, Billy Raymond Nunley and Charles Nunley, Jr., He is...
Reuben Benjamin Bryant Jr.
Sep 2, 2009
Reuben Benjamin Bryant, Jr., 83, died Wednesday, September 2, 2009 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born in Southampton, Virginia and came to Washington County in 1989 from Florida. He was a retired Chief Petty Officer in the U. S. Navy with more than 20 years of service. He attended Blackwell Chapel United Methodist Church and loved to fish, hunt,...
Claudie Fuller
Aug 29, 2009
Claudie Fuller, 74, died Saturday August 29, 2009 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born January 5, 1935 in Haysi, Virginia to the late Byrd and Martha Fuller. He was preceded in death by 1 sister Georgie Fuller and 2 brothers Rual Fuller and Buddy Fuller. Mr. Fuller is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Blanche; sons, Rockie...
Janice Lou Glass
Aug 27, 2009
Janice Lou Glass, 61, passed away on Thursday, August 27, 2009. She was born on October 11, 1947 in Lee County, VA and was a daughter of the late Clayton and Anna Mae Carroll. She worked at Johnston Memorial Hospital for 40 years as a nurse and had devoted her life to the care of others. She was a member...
Ray C. Pierce
Aug 27, 2009
Ray C. Pierce, 73, passed away Thursday, August 27, 2009 in Johnson City, TN. He was born in Clinchburg, VA and was a son of the late Burel Ray and Mamie Holley Pierce. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Michael R. Pierce; a...
Neoma Colleen Otey
Aug 21, 2009
Neoma Colleen Otey, age 78, passed away Friday, August 21, 2009 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Otey and her son Robert Allen Warren. Mrs. Otey was a member of the Holston Valley Baptist Church and enjoyed watching wrestling and working puzzles. She is survived by two daughters, Peggy June Catron and husband Tony...
Emma Jane Wolfe Taylor
Aug 15, 2009
Emma Jane Wolfe Taylor, 101, daughter of Dr. Clinton and Susie Wolfe, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at her home in Abingdon. Born in Coeburn, VA, she lived most of her life in Richmond, VA with her husband Lawrence Taylor. She was President of the Virginia Insurance Payment Plan and Vice President of the Robert L. Taylor Insurance...
Billy A. Porter
Aug 14, 2009
Mr. Billy A. Porter, Sr., 66 passed away Friday, August 14, 2009 in the Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, VA. He had been a resident of Glade Spring, VA and served in Tennessee National Guard. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Carol Porter. Survivors include his sons, Billy A. Porter, Jr., Saltville, VA, Charles Jay Porter, Lenoir,...
Rev. Thomas R. Gentry
Aug 12, 2009
The Rev. Thomas R. Gentry, 87, died Wednesday, August 12, 2009 at Westhaven Retirement Living. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a member of Pleasant View United Methodist Church. He was a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II serving in the Pacific Theatre. He retired from the Sperry Corporation after 25 years of service and...
William Bert Taylor
Aug 11, 2009
William Bert Taylor, 86, loving father, and grandfather passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2009 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was a former employee of the old True Blue Restaurant and Empire Restaurant in Abingdon. He was veteran of the U. S. Army serving during World War II and was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was preceded in death...
Shirley Marie Snead
Aug 11, 2009
Shirley Newton Snead, 77, passed away Tuesday, August 11, 2009 in Brookhaven Nursing Home is Kingsport, TN. Survivors are two sisters, Hattie Daniels, East Orange, NJ, and Elizabeth Newton, Capitol Heights, MD; two brothers, Kenneth Taylor and Scott Newton; one aunt, Mrs. Ethel Smith, and several nieces, nephews, and cousins. Funeral services for Mrs. Snead will be conducted at 12:00...
Edgar James Farmer
Aug 7, 2009
Edgar James Farmer, 84, husband of Alma Hinson Farmer, died Friday, August 7, 2009 at Clarendon Memorial Hospital in Manning. Born December 4, 1924 in Hurricans, NC, he was the son of the late Dewey and Minnie Roop Farmer. He was a retired general contractor and was of the Methodist faith. Surviving are his wife, Alma Hinson Farmer of Manning;...
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