Obituaries
James Stanley Reynolds
May 9, 2020
Abingdon, Va. James Stanley Reynolds went to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 9, 2020 at his home. James was born on August 12, 1925 to the late John Henry Reynolds and Laura Tedder Reynolds. James was preceded in death by his wife, Dixie Florence Reynolds; daughter, Jane Reynolds Hearl; son, Gary Blair Reynolds; sister, Minnie Nunley; and brothers,...
Pauline McCamy Heffinger
May 8, 2020
Pauline McCamy Heffinger, age 98, of Chilhowie, Va., passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020, following a brief illness. She enjoyed a lengthy career in food service at Emory & Henry College and King College. Pauline was an accomplished lifelong artist who was skilled at several mediums. She was active in the quilting group at St. James Lutheran Church. ...
Linda Lou Bradley
May 6, 2020
Abingdon, Va. Linda Lou Bradley, 71, passed on Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at her home. Linda was a graduate of Harper Creek High School in Michigan and was a former employee of United Airlines. She and her husband, Col. John L. Bradley, III, U.S.A.F. Ret., retired from Rockford, Ill. to his hometown of Abingdon in 2007. Linda is preceded in...
Hope Alberta Thompson
May 4, 2020
Hope Alberta Thompson, age 87, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Monday, May 4, 2020, at her home. She was a member of the Abingdon First Church of God. She loved spending time with her family and her dog, Babycakes. She was preceded in death by her parents, Luther Gilbert Rotenberry and Lettie Smith Rotenberry; husband of 54 years, Earnest...
Patricia Ann Looney Matney Robins
May 4, 2020
Patricia Ann Looney Matney Robins, 74, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 4, 2020, at her daughter’s residence in Baltimore, Md., surrounded by all her family. She is survived by her husband, Charles “Chuck” Robins of Abingdon, Va.; her daughters, Tonya D. Matney (Lauren Bone) of Baltimore, Md., and Nikki Beth Matney of...
Loretta Castle Stiltner
May 4, 2020
Loretta Castle Stiltner, 87, of Abingdon, Virginia, formerly of Grundy, Virginia went to be with the Lord May 4, 2020. She was a member of Central Baptist Church, Abingdon.Loretta loved attending church, reading her Bible, and was a true prayer warrior! Family was a priority, gathering every Sunday following church for a Mamaw home-cooked meal. She was known by many...
Donald Moore Ault
May 4, 2020
Abingdon, Va. Donald Moore Ault, age 84, passed away at his home on Monday, May 4, 2020. Don was a graduate of William King High School, earned his Bachelor’s in Education from Hampden-Sydney College, and his Master’s Degree from the University of Virginia. His education experiences include Hargrave Military Academy, Pittsylvania County Schools, and Orange County Florida Schools where he...
Ralph Lee Price
May 3, 2020
Abingdon, Va. Ralph Lee Price was given his wings to fly home to his Lord on May 3, 2020. His Christian faith and the Love of his wife Jean “Sweetheart” of 70 years of marriage kept him fighting to the end. He served his country in the United States Army in WWII; he was in the 3rd Army Infantry 10th...
John Paul Hefner
May 2, 2020
John Paul Hefner, age 72, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, May 2, 2020, at Clinch Valley Medical Center. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Coast Guard from which he retired after 22 years of service as an electronics technician. John also retired after 20...
Chad Douglas Belcher
May 2, 2020
Abingdon, Va. Chad Douglas Belcher, son of Chantelle Hensley and Ernest Belcher, Jr., aged 16, passed on May 2, 2020. He was preceded in death by twin baby boy and girl siblings in 1986 as well as his paternal grandfather, Ernest Belcher, Sr. In addition to his parents, Chad is survived by maternal grandparents Robert and Delores Hensley of Abingdon,...
Betty Counts McCormick
May 1, 2020
Betty Counts McCormick, age 85, of Bristol, Va., passed away on Friday, May 1, 2020, at her daughter’s residence. She retired from the banking industry and was a member of Pleasant View United Methodist Church. She loved working outside and being in the yard. She was preceded in death by her parents, Garland and Hattye Counts; her husband of 55...
Janice Tate Crosslin
Apr 30, 2020
Bristol, Va. Janice Tate Crosslin passed away at her home on Thursday, April 30, 2020. She was born in Derby, Va. but moved to the Benhams community of Bristol at an early age. Janice was a registered nurse and graduated from Virginia Highlands Community College. She began her work at Bristol Regional Medical Center, and then her work took her...
Mary Kathleen Helton
Apr 30, 2020
Meadowview, VA Mary Kathleen Helton, age 73, passed away April 30, 2020 in Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born April 18, 1947 in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Donald Crum and the late Florence Chalk Crum. She attended Meadow Spring Community Church in Meadowview, VA and enjoyed different kinds of crafts, playing bingo, and loved Elvis. Besides her parents she...
Lemuel Louis Wheeler
Apr 29, 2020
Abingdon, Va. Lemuel Louis Wheeler, age 90, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, April 29, 2020, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Mr. Wheeler retired from the Washington County Virginia School System and was a member of Charles Wesley United Methodist Church. He is preceded in death by his parents, William H. and Nellie Patton Wheeler; four sisters; and...
Harry P. Guenther
Apr 28, 2020
Harry P. Guenther of Russell County, VA died on April 28, 2020 at the age of 86. Harry was born in Hamburg, NY to George and Elizabeth Guenther. Much of Harry’s childhood was spent outdoors hiking and exploring the creeks near his home. At an early age these explorations nearly cost him his life when he fell 30 feet from...
Robert Lee "Bob" Martin
Apr 27, 2020
Robert Lee “Bob” Martin, age 81, of Chilhowie, Va., went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 27, 2020, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was an avid farmer of the Friendship Community where he owned and operated Circle M Ranch. Bob was a former employee of VDOT and was a flight instructor and an avid aviator. He was of...
Mildred Heath "Zella" McCray
Apr 26, 2020
Mildred Heath McCray “Zella” passed away on Sunday, April 26,2020 with her daughter at her side reading Bible verses and playing songs such as How Great Thou Art. Mildred is survived by her husband of 66 years, Paul E. McCray. She has two daughters, Paula M. Proctor (Dale) and JoEllen M. Liles (Fred); three granddaughters that she loved and...
Samuel Leon Cook
Apr 23, 2020
Abingdon, Va. Samuel Leon Cook, infant son of Kimberly and Eric Cook, went to be with Jesus shortly after birth on April 23, 2020. He weighed 5 pounds, 13 ounces and was 18.5 inches long. Samuel is deeply loved by his mommy and daddy, big brother, John Ryan “Bubby” Chapman, Jr.; maternal grandparents, Ronnie and Tina Trivett; paternal grandparents, Barry...
Lillie Hazel Price Pope
Apr 22, 2020
Lillie Hazel Price Pope, age 85, passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020. She was born in Abingdon, Virginia to the late Roosevelt and Faye Price. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Sandra Leonard; son Dean Pope; and granddaughter Tanya Meade. She was also preceded in death by her brothers Claude, Henry, Wayne and...
Frank James McElraft
Apr 21, 2020
Glade Spring, Virginia Frank James McElraft, age 69, passed away on Tuesday, April 21, 2020 at HealthSouth in Bristol, Va. Frank was a life-long resident of Washington County, Va. and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. He retired from the W&L Construction Quarry after 32 years of service. Frank loved to fish and just ride about. He will be...
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