Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Virginia

Michael Anthony Durrance

Michael Anthony Durrance

Oct 31, 2020

Michael Anthony Durrance, age 46, of Abingdon, Va., went home to the Lord on Saturday, October 31, 2020, at Johnston Memorial Hospital.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Al and Mary Durrance; and two brothers, David and Robert Durrance. Michael is survived by his loving companion of 13 years, Mandy Gail Hall; two sons, Seth and Jared of...

George Donald Hainsworth

George Donald Hainsworth

Oct 30, 2020

George Hainsworth died peacefully in hospice care at English Meadows in Abingdon, VA, on Friday, October 30, 2020, a week before his 93rd birthday.    Born and raised in Scottsburg, NY, George enlisted in the Army in 1946 and served his country in Korea. When he returned he married Pat, his high school sweetheart, and raised a family in Victor, NY,...

Paul Douglas Williams

Paul Douglas Williams

Oct 27, 2020

Abingdon, Va. - Paul Douglas “Doc” Williams, age 62, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, October 27, 2020, at Bristol Regional Medical Center, after a hard battle with his health. He was born to the late George Carmine Williams and Ruth Ann Vowinkle Williams, on February 2, 1958, in Carlisle, Pennsylvania, later moving with his family to...

Evelyn McThenia Hale

Evelyn McThenia Hale

Oct 24, 2020

Glade Spring, Va. – Mrs. Evelyn McThenia Hale, 91, died Saturday, October 24, 2020. A lifelong homemaker who loved to cook, she had resided at English Meadows Senior Living in Abingdon, Va., after having lived most of her life in Glade Spring, Va. She was an active member of the Byars-Cobb United Memorial Methodist Church. She was preceded in death...

Juanita Lea Morsberger Boone

Juanita Lea Morsberger Boone

Oct 23, 2020

Glade Spring, Va. – Juanita Lea Morsberger Boone, age 52, passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020, at her home. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland, to Carole Lea Parker Morsberger and the late Ronald Neal Morsberger. She graduated from Meade High School in Fort Meade, Maryland. Juanita was a devoted homemaker, and she especially enjoyed caring for her grandchildren....

Robert R. Baumbach

Robert R. Baumbach

Oct 23, 2020

Abingdon, Va. - Robert R. "Bob" Baumbach went on to be with the Lord on Friday, October 23, 2020, at the Abingdon Health and Rehab Center. He was born in Rubidoux, California, July 11, 1936, to the late John Joseph and Dora Mary Baumbach. Bob grew up in the greater Riverside, California area and eventually joined the United States Army....

Adele Hunt Huyck

Adele Hunt Huyck

Oct 23, 2020

Meadowview, VA – Adele Hunt Huyck passed away on Friday, October 23, 2020.  She was born June 26, 1936 in San Diego, CA to the late Clarence E. Hunt and Edna M. Catlin.  Adele grew up and was educated in Chula Vista, CA, a suburb of San Diego, with her younger brother Marshall.  Upon the death of her husband, William...

Ronald James "Ronnie" Keen

Ronald James "Ronnie" Keen

Oct 22, 2020

Ronald James “Ronnie” Keen, age 60, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2020, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.  He was born to the late Joseph Keen, Sr. and Retha Ramsey Keen on May 7, 1960, in Clintwood, Va.  He was a dedicated employee of Green Valley Farms and was a loyal member of the Washington County Moose...

Jerry Alan McCracken

Jerry Alan McCracken

Oct 20, 2020

Abingdon – Jerry Alan McCracken, age 59, passed on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, in Johnston Memorial Hospital.  Jerry was an employee of Dutt & Wagner for over 20 years.  He is preceded in death by his parents, David and Alice Cuddy McCracken; and two sisters, Marie Rash and Betty Garland.  Jerry is survived by his wife of 37 years, Teresa...

Randall Hank "Sampson" Walker

Randall Hank "Sampson" Walker

Oct 19, 2020

Randall Hank “Sampson” Walker, age 39, of Damascus, Va., passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020, at Johnston Memorial Hospital.  He was born to the late Verlin Lloyd Walker and Phyllis Jean Moore Walker on April 25, 1981, in Pennsylvania.  He performed a variety of odd jobs but was most notably an artist.  Sampson was a talented painter.  He had...

Marie Edna Sluss Culbertson

Marie Edna Sluss Culbertson

Oct 19, 2020

Marie Edna Sluss Culbertson, age 83, of Dickenson County, Va., passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed collecting antiques and meeting customers visiting the area at her antiques business. Marie was predeceased by her husband, Milton Clifton Culbertson; and children, Rocky, Rita, Scott (Duke), and Penny Culbertson. She is survived by one son, Clifton...

William  Howard Arnett

William Howard Arnett

Oct 18, 2020

Bristol, VA – William Howard Arnett, age 70, passed on Sunday, October 18, 2020, in Bristol Regional Medical Center.  Mr. Arnett was a truck driver for 47 years and attended United Bethel Baptist Church.  He is preceded in death by his parents, Howard and Annie Ruth Johnson Arnett; son, Billy Arnett; and sister, Rosella Green.  He is survived by his...

Vivian Ellaree Roark Houser

Vivian Ellaree Roark Houser

Oct 18, 2020

Abingdon, VA – Vivian Ellaree Roark Houser, age 79, passed on Sunday, October 18, 2020, in Johnston Memorial Hospital.  Vivian was a member of Woodland Hills Baptist Church and will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Sherman Vestal Roark and Pearl Mae Lewis Roark; husband, Carl Houser; and eight...

Betty Ray Gentry

Betty Ray Gentry

Oct 18, 2020

Glade Spring, Va. - Betty Ray Gentry, age 79, of Glade Spring, Va., passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020, at Valley Health Care Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Millard Lee Steffey and Mary Lucille Rose Steffey; and two husbands, Walter Ray and T.C. Gentry. She is survived by four children: Patricia Thomas and husband, Paul, of...

Sonia Colleen Colley

Sonia Colleen Colley

Oct 17, 2020

Sonia Colleen Edwards Colley, age 65, of Damascus, Va., passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020, at Johnson City Medical Center.  She was born to the late Earl Edwards and Della Sutherland Edwards on May 18, 1955, in Dickenson County, Va. Sonia was the light of her family.  Her top priority was to ensure that others were loved and taken...

Larry  Lynn McCroskey

Larry Lynn McCroskey

Oct 15, 2020

Bristol, Va.  Larry Lynn McCroskey, age 76, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 15, 2020. He was born in Bristol, Va. and spent most of his working life in automotive sales. Most recently, he served customers at Courtesy Chevrolet in Kingsport. Larry loved the Lord and served Him as a member of Beaver View Baptist...

Marjorie  Nell Phillips McCall

Marjorie Nell Phillips McCall

Oct 14, 2020

Abingdon, Va. - Marjorie Nell Phillips McCall, age 82, passed away at Johnston Memorial Hospital on Wednesday, October 14, 2020. She was born in Laurens, South Carolina, before moving with her family to Greenville, South Carolina, where she attended Greenville High School. Marjorie worked as a seamstress at a carpet mill in South Carolina before moving to Abingdon, Virginia, where...

Irene Casey Dye

Irene Casey Dye

Oct 13, 2020

Bristol, Va.  Irene Casey Dye, age 85, passed away on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, Va. and spent many years working at Raytheon Corporation. Irene continued her education by earning an Associate’s Degree in Social Work from Virginia Highlands Community College. Her family remembers her love for gardening and canning...

Mary  Belle Jackson

Mary Belle Jackson

Oct 13, 2020

Mary Belle Jackson, age 95, of Bristol, Va., departed this Earth on Tuesday, October 13, 2020, at Bristol Regional Medical Center.  She was born to the late George Washington Roberts and Francis Arvaline Thornsbury Roberts.  Mary Belle was a devout member of the St. Anne’s Catholic Church.  Her church, her religion, and everyone and everything associated with it was very...

Ian St. John Patterson

Ian St. John Patterson

Oct 12, 2020

Meadowview, Va.  Ian St. John Patterson, age 34, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2020 at Bristol Regional Hospital. Ian was a life long resident of Washington County Virginia graduated from Abingdon High School. He was a professional painter. Ian, too, was an artist and musician.  He was preceded in death by his grandmother Shirley Abell.  Ian is survived by...

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