Jacob Elbert "J.E." Arnold
Dec 4, 2019
Glade Spring, Va. Jacob Elbert “J.E.” Arnold, age 89, passed away on Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at Valley Healthcare. J.E. was a native of Glade Spring and was a member of Washington Springs United Methodist Church. He worked as a brick mason and was an instructor at the Washington County Technical School. J.E. was honored by the International Bricklayers...
Lloyd Clinton Bailey
Dec 3, 2019
Abingdon, Va. Lloyd Clinton Bailey, age 82, was given rest on Tuesday, December 3, 2019, in Ballad Hospice House after a lengthy illness. Clinton served his country and its people in the U.S. Army as well as his community as a member of the Washington County Volunteer Fire Dept. He not only provided for his family, but also friends and...
Scott Allan Tyler
Dec 3, 2019
Bristol, Tenn. Scott Allan Tyler, 41, passed away Tuesday, December 3. Scott was a 1996 graduate of Oak Hill High School and later attended West Virginia University where his love for WV Mountaineer football began. Scott’s career started in the automotive industry with the family businesses Blackburn Ford and Mountaineer Automotive, and was recently employed in management with Wallace Nissan. ...
Martha Ann Broyles Snyder
Dec 2, 2019
Abingdon, Va. Martha Ann Broyles Snyder, age 86, passed on Monday, December 2, 2019, in Commonwealth Senior Living. Martha was a 1950 graduate of Big Creek High School in War, W. Va. and was a nurse anesthetist for over 40 years, of which over 30 years were served at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She is preceded in death by her parents,...
John Hopkins McConnell
Dec 1, 2019
John Hopkins McConnell, age 73, got his angel wings early Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born on April 28, 1946 in Lebanon, Va. John served in the United States Army in the 82nd Airborne Division and attended Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church. He is preceded in death by his father Floyd Bradley McConnell, Jr. and his...
Betty Ruth Gilbert
Dec 1, 2019
Abingdon, Va. Betty Ruth Gilbert, age 80, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2019 at Grace Healthcare. She was a native of Dickenson County, Va. and had lived in Washington County, Va. still since 1983. Betty was of the Baptist faith and she attended Highlands Fellowship Church. She dedicated her life to making a home for her family, and in...
Philip Arthur Topa
Nov 30, 2019
Philip Arthur Topa, 82, of Glade Spring, Virginia, passed away on Saturday morning, November 30, 2019, surrounded by his immediate family at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tenn. Born November 24, 1937 in Keene, New Hampshire, he was the son of Hilda and Joseph Topa. Phil was preceded in death by his second wife, Nancy Topa (Zumhagen); and survived...
Randy Morris Felts
Nov 28, 2019
Randy Morris Felts, age 64, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2019, in the Select Specialty Hospital of Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born February 4, 1955, to the late Bernard Ray Felts and Vera Morris Felts in Radford, Va. In addition to his parents, Randy was also preceded in death by his first wife, Debra Kay Lundy Felts;...
Edward Joseph "Eddie" Sailor
Nov 27, 2019
Edward Joseph “Eddie” Sailor, age 48, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2019, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Raymond Eugene Sailor, Sr.; brother, Raymond Eugene Sailor, Jr.; and paternal grandmother, Ellen Phoebe “Tinie” Sailor. Eddie is survived by his mother, Candice R. Sailor; sister, Candice Rae Sailor; brother, Nick Sailor,...
Howard E. Morrell
Nov 24, 2019
Howard E. Morrell, age 91, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2019, at Johnson City Medical Center. He was born April 28, 1928, to the late Louis Morrell and Arlene Carrier Morrell. Howard served in the United States Navy aboard the U.S.S. Missouri. He was the owner and operator of Morrell’s Shoe Store in Abingdon. Howard was...
Bonnie Virginia Rash
Nov 23, 2019
Meadowview, VA Bonnie Virginia Rash, age 66, passed away on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at Bristol Regional Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, VA and was a member of Temple Baptist Church. Bonnie worked at making a home for her family and being a role model for her children. She loved tending to her flowers and garden. ...
Callie Zane Litton
Nov 22, 2019
Abingdon, VA Callie Zane Henderson Litton, age 86, passed away on Friday, November 22, 2019 at NHC Bristol, VA. Zane was a lifelong resident of Washington County, VA and was a member of the Lindell Church of Christ. Most of her life, she was a hard- working farmer. She also assisted families by being a private duty sitter for the...
Louise Trayer Morgan
Nov 22, 2019
Abingdon, VA - Ella Louise Trayer Morgan, age 106, died peacefully at her home, Friday evening November 22, 2019. She was born September 14, 1913 in Pounding Mill, Virginia to the late Charles Herbert Trayer and Georgia Toney Trayer. Louise was educated in Tazewell County, Ben Johnston School of Nursing in Abingdon, and the University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Va. After...
Lavinia Humphreys Cullip
Nov 18, 2019
Abingdon, Va. Lavinia Humphreys Cullip, age 87, passed peacefully on Monday, November 18, 2019, while living at Commonwealth Senior Living. Lavinia loved her family, friends and God. She cherished and was proud of her relationship with all three. Preceding her in death were her parents, George and Annie Humphreys, 10 siblings, husband, Robert Cullip, Sr., and daughter, Ann C. White. Lavinia...
Lee Ann Geisenhaver
Nov 17, 2019
Lee Ann S. Geisenhaver passed away on November 17, 2019, in Abingdon, Virginia, at the age of 66. Lee Ann was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and teacher to many. Lee Ann was born on March 28, 1953 in Tecumseh, Michigan. She graduated from Tecumseh High School in 1971, along with her future husband Frank Geisenhaver, and furthered her education...
Phyllis Jewel Barton
Nov 16, 2019
Phyllis Jewel Barton, age 78, of Abingdon, Va., passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2019, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born April 8, 1941, to the late Arvil Barton and Vadna Deel Barton in Steinman, Va. In addition to her parents, Phyllis was also preceded in death by her brother, Billy Barton; and a sister, Jean Anderson. She...
Anne Kendrick Coulthard
Nov 15, 2019
Anne Kendrick Coulthard, age 75, of Emory, Va., passed away peacefully Friday, November 15, 2019, in the comfort of her home. A Washington County native, Mrs. Coulthard was a vivacious, beloved, and active member of her community who always gave selflessly of her time. Mrs. Coulthard graduated with the inaugural class of Patrick Henry High School in 1961 before continuing...
Joe Franklin Stevens
Nov 15, 2019
Joe Franklin Stevens was born on July 7, 1944 in Lancaster, Kentucky. On Friday, November 15, 2019, at the tender age of 75, he earned his wings as Heaven gained another beautiful angel and we lost ours’. While the angels rejoice above, we mourn below the loss of such an incredible man. The loss of a husband, father, brother, and...
Bascom Brannon
Nov 14, 2019
Bristol, Va. Bascom Brannon, age 90, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Bascom was a lifelong resident of the area and retired from Reynolds Metals in Bristol. He was a member of First Christian Church, Bristol, Va. where he served as a deacon. Bascom was a U.S. Army Combat Veteran of the Korean War....
David Wayne Harris
Nov 13, 2019
David Wayne Harris, of Bristol, Va., departed this life on Wednesday, November 13, 2019, at the age of 63. He was born on May 29, 1956, to the late Marvin Harris and Ella Jean Buck. David graduated from Patrick Henry High School in 1974 and got his first job at the Martha Washington Inn where he worked as a bell...
