George Willis Toon
Jan 13, 2021
Bristol, Va. – George Willis Toon, age 93, of Bristol, Virginia passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. He was born December 23, 1927 in Abingdon, Virginia, the son of the late Smith Toon and Doney Ethel Hinchey Toon. George retired from the position of Executive Director of the Bristol, Virginia Housing Authority. He studied Architectural...
Doris Mullins Southerlin
Jan 13, 2021
Doris Mullins Southerlin, 88, loving wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 13, 2021. Doris was preceded in death by her beloved husband of fifty-seven years, Sloan, her parents, a brother, Clyde Mullins, and a sister, Jean Compton. Mrs. Southerlin is survived by her daughter, Paige, and husband Gale of Abingdon; grandson...
Thelma Janelle Tyree Bowers
Jan 13, 2021
Bristol, Va. – Thelma Janelle Tyree Bowers, age 86, of Bristol, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, at her home. She was born July 20, 1934, to the late James Tyree, Sr. and Mary Cornett Tyree, in Ashe County, North Carolina. Thelma, affectionately known as “Janelle,” was a dedicated homemaker who will always be fondly remembered as a...
Dr. Roy Leslie Marshall II
Jan 12, 2021
Acworth, Ga. - Dr. Roy Leslie Marshall II passed away January 12, 2021, at Wellstar Cobb Hospital. Family and friends will gather for a graveside service Sunday, January 17, 2021, at 2:00 PM, at Valley View Baptist Church Cemetery, with Rev. Michael Canter, Pastor, and Dr. W. Edward Fine officiating. In accordance with Covid-19 restrictions, social distancing practices will be...
Dora Ingle Owens
Jan 12, 2021
After a brief illness, Dora Ingle Owens, 95, passed away peacefully, January 12, 2021, at Elmcroft Assisted Living in Bristol, Tennessee. Dora was born May 18, 1925, in Washington County Virginia, to Gilbert and Isabelle Ingle. In addition to her parents, Dora was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie. They had many happy moments during their 55 years...
Bridget Dawn Widener
Jan 11, 2021
Bridget Dawn Widener, age 36, of Glade Spring, Va., passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021. She was an employee of Wendy’s in Glade Spring as well as Country Inn and Suites in Abingdon. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Charles and Vivian Widener.She is survived by her son, Xavier James Gibson of Jonesborough, Tenn.; mother, Sandy...
Kenneth Eugene "Ken" Musick
Jan 10, 2021
Bristol, VA – Kenneth Eugene “Ken” Musick, age 72, passed on Sunday, January 10, 2021, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Ken was a U.S. Army Veteran and served with the Blackhorse 11th Armored Calvary during the Vietnam War where he received the Purple Heart for wounds sustained in combat. He was of the Christian faith and recently attended Macedonia Church...
Jeffrey Alan Surber
Jan 10, 2021
Bristol, VA – Jeffrey Alan “Jeff” Surber, age 63, passed on Sunday, January 10, 2021, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Jeff retired from UPS as a truck driver after 32 years of service and was president of the Local #22 Teamsters. He will be remembered as a loving husband and father, a talented woodworker, his “world famous BBQ”, and his ability...
Margaret Ann Helms
Jan 10, 2021
Margaret Ann Helms, 96, of Abingdon, Virginia passed away peacefully at NHC Memory Care in Bristol, Va. on Sunday, January 10, 2021. She was born in Russell County, Va. on July 12, 1924, a daughter of the late Walter Taylor and Mary Barrett Taylor. Margaret was a lifelong member of Pilgrim Baptist Church in Abingdon, Va. She was employed...
Cheryl Denise Justus Thornsbury
Jan 10, 2021
Abingdon, Va. – Cheryl Denise Justus Thornsbury, age 54, of Abingdon, passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born May 3, 1966, to Elza Justus and Sarah (Sally) Lester Justus, in Grundy, Virginia. Cheryl will always be remembered as a loving mother, daughter, and friend. She was always positive and encouraging, even on her...
Lucinda Gail Davis Adelstein
Jan 9, 2021
Lucinda Gail Davis Adelstein, age 78, of Washington County, Va., passed away on Saturday, January 9, 2021. She had been a resident of NHC HealthCare, Bristol for some time. She was born August 6, 1942, to the late Homer Creed Davis and Retha J. Kiser Davis in Lebanon, Va. Gail was a member of Mountain View Community Church in Lebanon,...
Roy Eugene Self, Jr.
Jan 7, 2021
Abingdon, Va. - Roy Eugene Self, Jr., age 64, of Abingdon, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born December 31, 1956, to the late Roy Eugene, Sr. and Helen Marie Kestner Self, in Abingdon, Virginia. Roy worked hard in his career as a diesel mechanic to provide for his family. His children remember him...
Bonnie Lou Price Jones
Jan 6, 2021
Bluff City, TN – Bonnie Lou Price Jones, age 77, passed on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was the owner of Bonnie’s Restaurant for 28 years. Bonnie was preceded in death by her parents, Gleneth and Edith Pope Price; husband, Ernest Jones; son, Glen Norris; brother, Billy Price; sisters, Shirley Hurd and Zola Price; and...
Glenn David Looney
Jan 6, 2021
Abingdon, Va. Glenn David Looney, 70, passed on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. David was a graduate of Grundy Senior High School and a U.S. Army Veteran. He moved to Abingdon in 1971 and was a former employee of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office. David is preceded in death by his parents, Chase and Rethia...
Jeffrey Vernon Burke
Jan 6, 2021
Jeffrey Vernon Burke, age 58, of Jonesborough, Tenn., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at Franklin Woods Community Hospital. He was born November 20, 1962, to the late Vernon Burke and Margaret Pauline Pierce Burke in Abingdon, Va. He was a resident of the Dawn of Hope Home and attended the Dawn of Hope School...
Ronald Eugene Price
Jan 6, 2021
Abingdon, VA – Ronald Eugene Price, age 64, passed on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at his home. Eugene loved the Lord, his family, and his church family. He was a faithful member of Central Baptist Church and the owner of RE Hardwood Flooring. Eugene was preceded in death by his parents, Homer Price, Sr. and Mary Whicker Price. He is...
Patricia Eileen "Pat" Lester
Jan 4, 2021
Patricia Eileen “Pat” Lester, age 78, of Glade Spring, Va., passed away on Monday, January 4, 2021, at Elmcroft of Bristol. Pat retired from the Washington County Virginia School System on July 1, 2006, from the payroll department. Prior to that she served as secretary at Greendale and Glade Spring Elementary as well as in technology at the Central Office. ...
Arline Savannah Pope
Jan 4, 2021
Arline Savannah Pope, age 97, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 4, 2021, at her home. She was born in Marion, Ala. to the late Birdie Tarrant and Frances Billingsley Tarrant. Arline owned and operated Pope’s Grill for 40 years. Her business was considered a safe haven for students being bused to Douglas High...
Joyce Ann Granger
Jan 4, 2021
Montgomery, Ala. - Mrs. Joyce Ann Granger, a resident of Montgomery, Alabama, passed away Monday, January 4, 2021, at the age of 74. Joyce loved her family, reading, cooking, and sewing. She is preceded in death by her parents, James and Jewel Sowards; and brother, Jimmy Sowards. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Gary R. Granger; two...
Kathleen Louise Parks
Jan 4, 2021
Abingdon, Va. Kathleen Louise Parks, 66, died Monday, January 4, 2021, at her home in Abingdon. Daughter of the late David Walker and Josephine McCarthy, she was born in Sterling, Va. into a large family. She was a graduate of James Madison University, and her first job was with the Farm Bureau. Kate then transitioned to a career in telecommunications,...
