Obituaries
Louis Pierson Gillenwater
May 31, 2022
Abingdon, VA – Louis Pierson Gillenwater was born to Nellie Virginia and Shelby Ward Gillenwater on July 28, 1938, in Abingdon, Virginia. He grew up in Abingdon surrounded by a large circle of relatives and friends. Louis went to elementary school on Kings Mountain where his teachers included his Uncle Ned, and attended Douglas High School in Bristol, Virginia with...
Cheri Annette Wagner
May 26, 2022
CHERI ANNETTE WAGNER January 1, 1954 – May 26, 2022 Cheri was preceded in death by her parents, John H. and Anna Belle Wagner. She is survived by her sister, Jennifer Wagner, of Meadowview; her brother, David Baty (Linda) of Lynchburg; and cat, Pong, of the home. Cheri was a delightful, spontaneous, courageous, magnetic, “swirling dervish”, a master of witty...
Ronald Ralph Rasnake
May 26, 2022
Ronald Ralph Rasnake, also known as “Tiny” and “Pops” age 77, of Abingdon, VA passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA. Ronald was born in Richlands, VA on August 11, 1944 to the late Leslie Remire Rasnake and Edith Spears Rasnake. He is survived by three sons, Kenny Heath and wife Christy of...
Garland Andrew Caywood
May 26, 2022
Glade Spring, VA – Garland Andrew Caywood, age 67, passed on Thursday, May 26, 2022, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Mr. Caywood was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a graduate of Virginia Highlands Community College. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles Junior Caywood and Betty DeBoard Caywood. He is survived by his wife, Brenda Cannon Caywood;...
Mary Kelly Fleenor
May 24, 2022
Mary Kelly Fleenor, age 86, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at her daughter’s home. She was formerly employed as a server at Campbell’s Truck Stop and was a member of Wyndale United Methodist Church. She was the daughter of the late Elsie Kelly. Mary was also preceded in death by her husband of 53 years,...
Sadie Taylor Kestner
May 24, 2022
Sadie Taylor Kestner age 95, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at the Abingdon Health and Rehab in Abingdon, VA. Sadie was born in Washington County, VA on February 18, 1927, to the late John Henry & Julie O’Quinn Taylor. Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband Ernest Fletcher Kestner, two sons Lyle...
George M. Phipps
May 22, 2022
Abingdon, VA - George M. Phipps, Sr., U.S. Air Force Retired, passed on Sunday, May 22, 2022, in Mountain Home Veterans Affairs Hospital. Born in Clintwood, VA he joined the U.S. Army and then reenlisted in the U.S. Air Force where he completed a 20-year career. Mr. Phipps was also a Korean War Veteran. After retiring from the Military, he...
James Noah Phillips
May 15, 2022
James Noah Phillips, age 86, of Abingdon, VA passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA. James was born in Bristol, VA on February 2, 1936 to the late James W. and Sadie Elizabeth Jackson Phillips His military career in the U.S. Airforce spanned 20 Years and one month. He retired in Germany as...
Janice Mae Williams
May 14, 2022
Janice Mae Williams, beloved mother, grandmother, and retiree from Tazewell County schools, passed away peacefully on May 14, 2022, in Abingdon, VA, following a long illness. She was 77 years old. Janice is survived by her daughter Sharon Williams Smith and husband Tim Smith of Abingdon, VA, son Robert Williams and Michelle Williams of Tazewell, VA, and daughter Deana Williams...
Deanna Rose "De De" Cox
May 13, 2022
Deanna Rose “De De” Cox, age 62, of Emory, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 13, 2022, at Valley Health Care Center. She was born April 27, 1960, to the late William Benjamin Cox and Virginia Florence Jones Cox. She is survived by three siblings: Valerie Carter and husband, H.C., of Chilhowie, Va.; Carlisle Mason Cox...
Bertha Louella Glass Wolfe
May 13, 2022
Bertha Luella Glass Wolfe, age 87, of Piney Flats, Tenn., went to be with the Lord on Friday, May 13, 2022, at the Waters of Bristol. She retired from the Veterans Administration where she served as a Dietician for 32 years. Bertha was preceded in death by her parents, Henry Glass and Betty Humphrey Glass; husband, Jerry Fletcher Wolfe; siblings;...
Katherine Hinchey Williams
May 5, 2022
Katherine Hinchey Williams, of Abingdon, Va., “In memory of a life well lived and a heart deeply loved”, age 96, died on Thursday, May 5, 2022. She was born on April 8, 1926, to Chellie and Eunice Walker Hinchey. Words cannot describe the loving person she was as she gave and never expected anything in return. She was preceded in...
William Harvey Mullins
May 4, 2022
William Harvey Mullins age 88, passed away on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at his home in Bristol, VA. Harvey was born on December 21, 1933, in West Virginia to the late Thomas Mullins, Sr. and Madgieleen Chrsitian Mullins. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by six of his siblings Eugene Mullins, Jess Mullins, Athleen Baker,...
Nora Lee Bays Hayter
May 3, 2022
Nora Lee Bays Hayter, age 96, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on May 3, 2022, in Franklin, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Earl Lee Hayter, and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by her three children; daughter, Brenda Hopkins and husband Jerry, son, Jerry Hayter and wife...
Wilma Jean Bartley
May 2, 2022
Wilma Jean Rose Bartley, age 85, of Abingdon, VA passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA. She is survived by three sons, Avery “Eddie” Bartley Jr. and wife Sharon of Abingdon, VA, Ricky Lee Bartley and wife Rebecca of Abingdon VA, Jerry Willard Bartley and wife Crystal of Abingdon, VA; a daughter, Connie...
Edward Milton Moore
May 2, 2022
Abingdon, VA – Edward Milton Moore, age 100, passed on Monday, May 2, 2022, in Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. Mr. Moore served in the U.S. Army in WWII. He retired from VDOT after 25 years of employment and was a longtime member of Chestnut Grove Community Church. Mr. Moore was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie C. and...
Donnita Phillips Owens
May 2, 2022
Donnita P. Owens, age 78, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Monday, May 2, 2022, at her daughter’s residence. She was born January 4, 1944, to the late Louie Phillips and Ruth Owens Phillips in Buchanan County, Va. Donnita was a lifelong beautician owning and operating Hair Illusions Beauty Salon until her retirement in 2014. She loved playing the Nintendo,...
Shelton Eugene Norris
Apr 29, 2022
Shelton Eugene Norris, age 83, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 29, 2022. He was born May 30, 1938, to the late Leonard F. Norris and Bessie Roark Norris. Shelton retired from VDOT where he served as a draftsman. He was a devoted member of Fellowship Chapel Church. In addition to his parents, Shelton...
William Jennings Bailey
Apr 28, 2022
William Jennings Bailey age 83, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at his home in Abingdon, VA. William is preceded in death by his parents Newton and Mary Lucas Bailey; his wife Nora Hurley Bailey; siblings Hargis “Sandy” Bailey, Luttie Steffey, Josephine “Jo” Dever, Salley Steffey, Margaret Bailey, Robert “Bob” Bailey, and two infant siblings. He is survived by...
Joe Louis FuQua
Apr 28, 2022
Joe Louis FuQua, of Abingdon, Va., passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 28, 2022, at the Mountain Home Veterans Medical Center with his loving wife by his side. Joe was born in Abingdon, Va. on July 29, 1948. He was a graduate of Douglas High School in Bristol, Va. before enlisting into the United States Army. Joe spent several tours...
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