Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Families in Virginia

Johnny Douglas Harris

Johnny Douglas Harris

Aug 10, 2020

Johnny Douglas Harris of Bristol, Va. departed this life on Monday, August 10, 2020, at the age of 68. He was born on February 28, 1952 to the late Marvin Harris and late Ella Jean Buck. He was a High School graduate and served in the U.S. Army for three years, SP4 with honorable discharge. Johnny worked at Reynolds Aluminum...

Lee Ann Jones

Lee Ann Jones

Aug 10, 2020

Lee Ann Farmer Jones, age 82, of Meadowview, Va., passed away on Monday, August 10, 2020, at Abingdon Health & Rehab Center.  She was a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church.  Lee Ann was born to the late John Farmer and Mae Newman Farmer.  She was also preceded in death by two brothers, John and Donald Farmer; and a sister, June...

James "Jim" Madison DeBord

James "Jim" Madison DeBord

Aug 9, 2020

Chilhowie, Va. James “Jim” Madison DeBord, age 75, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020, in Abingdon, Va.  Jim was preceded in death by his parents, Ben Harrison DeBord and Ettie Jane Dempsey DeBord; Ann Wheeler, his wife; brothers, Earl and Walter DeBord; sister, Maudeen DeBord Blevins; brother-in-law, Lloyd Jackson Blevins, Sr.; sister-in-law, Mary Mildred DeBord; paternal grandparents, Creed and Margaret...

Ricky Lee Wise

Ricky Lee Wise

Aug 9, 2020

Abingdon, Va. – Ricky Lee Wise, age 63, of the Brumley Gap Community, passed away on Sunday, August 9, 2020, following an extended illness. Ricky worked as a roofer and also as a farmer. When not working, he loved spending time in the outdoors, especially fishing and camping in his favorite spot, Hidden Valley. Ricky was preceded in death by...

Geneva Reed Shumaker

Geneva Reed Shumaker

Aug 8, 2020

Geneva Reed Shumaker, age 94, of Bristol, TN passed away at Bristol Regional Medical Center on Saturday, August 8, 2020. She was of the Baptist Faith. During her working years, she was employed at Big Jack Manufacturing for 34 years. Until just before her passing, Geneva lived by herself and took great pride in having a clean and organized home....

Patricia Ann Gamble

Patricia Ann Gamble

Aug 6, 2020

Abingdon, Va. Patricia Ann Gamble, age 78, passed away on Thursday, August 6, 2020 at NHC Healthcare; Bristol, Va. She was born in Richwood, WVa and graduated from Richwood High School. She had resided in Abingdon for the past several years. Patricia was a fan of country music and she had a soft spot in her heart for animals. She...

Hazel  Louise  Cacy

Hazel Louise Cacy

Aug 6, 2020

Hazel Louise Puckett Cacy, age 78, of Meadowview, Va., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 6, 2020, at her home.  She was born to the late Harmon Puckett and Mary Galliher Puckett in Saltville, Va.  She was a member of the Glade Spring Church of God of Prophesy.  In addition to her parents, Hazel was also preceded...

Margaret Leonard

Margaret Leonard

Aug 5, 2020

Margaret Elizabeth Hayden Leonard, age 97, was born on September 3, 1922, in Washington County, Virginia where she grew up and lived all her life, moved to Golden Avenue, Heaven on Wednesday, August 5, 2020.  There to welcome her was her Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ.  She was a member of Fellowship Chapel.  Margaret enjoyed working in her flowers and...

Lola Snow

Lola Snow

Aug 2, 2020

Bristol, VA - Lola Snow (Granny), 85, passed away on Sunday, August 2, 2020 in her sleep due to complications with her health.  Born in Herndon, West Virginia, daughter of William McKinley Graham and Letha Lusk Graham, Lola was a devoted Christian and member of Victory Baptist Church. She loved sewing and quilting, cooking, children, and her church. She will always...

Virginia Katherine "Jane" Price

Virginia Katherine "Jane" Price

Aug 2, 2020

Abingdon, Va. Virginia Katherine “Jane” Price, age 78, passed away at her home on Sunday, August 2, 2020. She was a life-long resident of Washington County; Va. and she was of the Christian Faith. During her working years, Jane was a CNA and was a caregiver to many, especially for the residents at the Greendale Home for the Aged. Jane...

Joshua James Harmon

Joshua James Harmon

Jul 31, 2020

Joshua James Harmon, age 33, of Abingdon, Va., passed away unexpectedly on Friday, July 31, 2020, at his home.  He will be remembered as a kind loving soul who harbored an abounding love for animals. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, James Phillip Harmon and Lockie Mae Wise Harmon; maternal grandparents, Verna “Denny” Buck and Georgia Ann...

Nancy Lynn Tuckwiller Tuell

Nancy Lynn Tuckwiller Tuell

Jul 29, 2020

Abingdon, VA – Nancy Lynn Tuckwiller Tuell, age 67, passed on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at her home.  Nancy grew up in Charleston, WV.  She was a graduate of Miami University and moved to Abingdon with her family in the 1970’s where she worked at her father’s General Engineering firm for over 25 years.  Nancy was known for her giving...

Mildred R. Smith

Mildred R. Smith

Jul 29, 2020

Mildred R. Smith, age 81, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 29, 2020, at her home.  She retired from Washington County Virginia Social Services where she served as an eligibility worker for more than 20 years.  She was of the Baptist faith.  She was dearly loved by all who knew her and was an...

Martha  Calhoun Patton

Martha Calhoun Patton

Jul 28, 2020

Atlanta, Ga. - Martha Calhoun Patton, age 94, formerly of Abingdon, VA, died peacefully in Atlanta, GA on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother - always devoted to her family. She enjoyed working jigsaw puzzles, playing card games, and dining out.  Martha was a faithful long-time member of Abingdon Baptist Church. During her working...

Botney Daniel Barnett

Botney Daniel Barnett

Jul 23, 2020

Botney Daniel Barnett, age 39, passed away on Thursday, July 23, 2020 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Botney was a native of Kentucky; however, he had lived in Abingdon of the past 10 years. He was a loving father, kind soul and was filled with compassion. Botney enjoyed watching professional wrestling and eating a good meal. He was predeceased by his...

Sandra Elizabeth Sneed Ambrogi

Sandra Elizabeth Sneed Ambrogi

Jul 22, 2020

Bradenton, FL - Sandra Elizabeth Sneed Ambrogi, 66, of Bradenton, Florida, died July 22, 2020, at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tennessee. She was born Feb. 2, 1954, to Jackson and Margie (Jones) Sneed in Charlotte, North Carolina. Sandy was a 1972 graduate of Brainerd High School in Chattanooga and the University of Tennessee in 1975 with a degree...

Mary  Elizabeth Price

Mary Elizabeth Price

Jul 21, 2020

Mary Elizabeth Price, age 96, of Abingdon, Va. peacefully met her Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, July 21, 2020. She put her trust and faith in Christ at a young age, loved her church, hymns and reading her Bible. Her father taught her to never have idle hands. She was devoted to her family, loved gardening, and was an avid...

Jennifer Lynn Fitzgerald

Jennifer Lynn Fitzgerald

Jul 17, 2020

Bristol, TN – Jennifer Lynn Fitzgerald, age 58, passed on Friday, July 17, 2020, at her home.  Jennifer was a 1980 graduate of Abingdon High School and attended Bauder Fashion College in Atlanta, GA, graduating with a degree in fashion design.  She was a resident of the Naples, FL area for over 30 years.   Jennifer is survived by two sons,...

Ruby Inez Slagle

Ruby Inez Slagle

Jul 16, 2020

Ruby Inez Slagle, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Ruby was born on August 28, 1931 to the late Layton Peter and Defronia Mae Pippin Bott. She was 88 years old. She was a life-long resident of Abingdon and spent her years making a home for her husband and five children. Ruby...

Randy Scott Dixon

Randy Scott Dixon

Jul 15, 2020

Randy Scott Dixon, age 53, of Abingdon, Va., went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 15, 2020.  He was born in Bristol, Tenn. to Scott Dixon and Peggy Huff Dixon of Abingdon.  Randy graduated from Emory & Henry College in 1988 and obtained his master’s degree from Virginia Tech.  Randy was a huge Virginia Tech fan. ...

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