Evelyn Page Umberger
Sep 27, 2021
Evelyn Page Umberger, age 93, of Glade Spring, Va., passed away on Monday, September 27, 2021, at English Meadows Abingdon Campus. She was a member of Old Glade Presbyterian Church and formerly sang in the choir. Page was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She is survived by her nephew, Dwight Umberger, of Maryland.
Mary Ann Frederick
Sep 23, 2021
Abingdon, Va. – Mary Ann Frederick, age 70, passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021. She was born October 26, 1950 in Cleveland, Ohio to William and Anna Marko Frederick, by whom she is preceded in death. Left to cherish Mary Ann’s memory are her sons: Daniel Frederick of Abingdon, Virginia, and Jason Frederick and wife Tara Kvarfordt of St....
Maiddie Frye Pierry
Sep 23, 2021
Maiddie Frye Pierry, age 89, of Abingdon, Va., passed away with her family close at hand, on Thursday, September 23, 2021, after struggling with a recent illness. A 1949 graduate of Saltville High School, she was a dedicated student who excelled, becoming a diploma nurse in 1953 after graduating from the University of Virginia’s School of Nursing. She was a...
Bradley Kent Cross
Sep 22, 2021
Bristol, Tn. – Bradley Kent Cross, age 66, of Bristol, Tennessee went to be with the Lord after a long struggle on Wednesday, September 22, 2021. He was born May 21, 1955 in Bluff City, Tennessee to the late Paul and Peggy Cross. Brad was a loving husband and father who really enjoyed life. He enjoyed being outdoors fishing, hiking,...
Sarah Anne "Sally" Woolwine Stevens
Sep 21, 2021
Abingdon, VA – Sarah Anne “Sally” Woolwine Stevens, age 91, passed on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. Sally was a graduate of William King High School and a member of Abingdon Baptist Church. She was a banker with Sovereign and Farmer’s National Bank for nearly 40 years. Sally was preceded in death by her parents, James Walter Woolwine, Sr. and Gracie...
Martha Marie Crusenberry Maiden
Sep 21, 2021
Abingdon, VA – Martha Marie Crusenberry Maiden, age 91, passed on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at her home. Martha was born in Saltville, VA to the late Robert and Mae Haynes Crusenberry. She was an employee of Sprint for over 35 years and a member of Pleasant View United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, Martha was preceded in...
David D. May
Sep 18, 2021
Church Hill, TN - David D. May, age 64, passed on Saturday, September 18, 2021, in Holston Valley Medical Center. David was a 1975 graduate of Abingdon High School. He was an employee of Rex TV & Appliance for many years and most recently employed with Citi Bank. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert L. May; father-in-law,...
Lillian Irene Wilkinson Singleton
Sep 18, 2021
Lillian Irene Wilkinson Singleton, age 90, of Bristol, Va., went to be with her Lord and Savior, on September 18, 2021. Lillian was a devout Christian and a member of Woodland Hills Church of Christ. She was an avid gardener and spread beauty in the world through her gardening. Lillian enjoyed singing and making music as it was a way...
Grace Pearl Adkins
Sep 17, 2021
Grace Pearl Adkins, age 81, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 17, 2021, at Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She retired as a nurse for Dr. Sowards in Pikeville, Ky. and was a member of Friends Fellowship Church in Abingdon, Va. She was preceded in death by her parents, Speed and Molly Hall; husband,...
James Dean Church
Sep 17, 2021
James Dean Church, age 64, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, September, 17, 2021. James was a kind-hearted people-person who never knew a stranger. He enjoyed working on his farm and fishing, but his most joyful moments were spent with his grandchildren. James was preceded in death by his parents, Bill Church and Ocie Church;...
Ray B. McCray
Sep 16, 2021
Chilhowie, VA – Ray B. McCray, age 94, born October 4, 1926, went home to be with the Lord at Valley Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Chilhowie, Virginia on Thursday, September 16, 2021. He had lived in Meadowview, Virginia, where he graduated high school, and Hayter’s Gap, Virginia before moving to Abingdon to live with his son, Michael.
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James "Jim" Dewayne Gilbert
Sep 16, 2021
James "Jim" Dewayne Gilbert, age 81, of Abingdon, Va., left Johnston Memorial Hospital on Thursday, September 16, 2021, to make his scheduled tee time with the angels. Jim never knew a stranger. He was everybody's friend and everyone he met enjoyed being around him. Jim served his country for six years during the Vietnam and Korean wars, serving both in the...
Harold R. Farris, Jr.
Sep 13, 2021
Harold R. Farris, Jr., age 58, of Jasper, Tenn. and formerly of Lansdowne, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 13, 2021, at Erlanger Baroness Hospital in Chattanooga, Tenn. He was born September 21, 1962, in Glade Spring, Va. He was a member of the Patrick Henry High School Class of 1981 where he was an all-star...
James Brian Harr
Sep 11, 2021
James “Brian” Harr, age 48, of Blountville, Tenn., went to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 11, 2021. He liked to work on cars in his spare time and was formerly employed at Tico Castings. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fonzie McKenzie Harr and Bertha Smith Harr. In addition to his parents, Brian was also preceded...
John Scott Bundy
Sep 10, 2021
Abingdon, VA - John Scott Bundy, 78, of Abingdon, VA passed away on September 10, 2021. John was born in Abingdon to Muriel Scott Bundy and Jack Graham Bundy on April 7, 1943. He attended Abingdon High School and received his undergraduate degree from Emory and Henry College, his favorite school. After receiving his Law Degree from the University of Tennessee,...
Dr. Clifford "Jake" Mack Turner, Sr.
Sep 10, 2021
Abingdon, VA - Dr. Clifford M. Turner Sr., born July 18, 1922, age 99, passed on Friday, September 10th, 2021, at Bristol Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He is proceeded in death by his parents William “Bill” and Minnie Litton Turner. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Ruth Lawson Turner of Abingdon; three children, Clifford M...
James Daniel Church, Sr.
Sep 9, 2021
Pound, VA – James Daniel “Jim” Church, Sr., age 65, entered eternity on Thursday, September 9, 2021, in Holston Valley Medical Center after a sudden illness. Jim was a valuable and much-loved member of Pound Rescue Squad. He joined Pound Rescue Squad (then Wise County Rescue Squad) in August 1980 and served as an EMT for many years. Jim served...
Sujette Peacock Hudgins
Sep 7, 2021
Sujette Peacock Hudgins, age 87, of Meadowview, Va., went to be with her husband on Tuesday, September 7, 2021. Sujette was a longtime resident of Tifton, Ga. Sujette was a firecracker who would talk the ears off of anyone who would sit still long enough. She was a natural hostess with an uncanny love for others. Sujette was very organized and creative, with...
Kay Tilson Johnston
Sep 7, 2021
Kay Tilson Johnston, age 62, of Damascus, Va., passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at her home. She was a 1977 graduate of Patrick Henry High School. Kay was a 21-year employee of the Food Country Corporate Office and was formerly employed at Montgomery Ward and Appalachian Oil Company. She was preceded in death by her parents, Claude Tilson...
Phyllis Carol Worley Woodby
Sep 6, 2021
Abingdon, VA – Phyllis Carol Worley Woodby, age 71, passed on Monday, September 6, 2021, at her home. Phyllis was born in Russell County, VA to the late Izar and Mary Leona Taylor Worley. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Chap Johnson Woodby, and brothers, Fred, Glenn, Lee, and James Worley. Phyllis is survived by two sons,...
