Bristol County Agricultural High Massachusetts Alumni Obituaries

Michael James "Mike" Goding 67 of West Gardiner passed away unexpectedly on Saturday December 1st in Augusta. The son of Lawrence L. Goding Sr. and Louise M. Goding Mike was born April 5 1951 in Lewiston. Mike was raised there along with eight siblings. He eventually had three children of his own Me...

Louise Ida "Lou" Fortin ne Robitaille of Lewiston Maine passed away peacefully on December 2 2025 in her hometown. She was 78 years old. Born on May 15 1947 in Lewiston Louise led a life defined by resilience and dedication. Her strong connection to her roots remained a guiding force throughout her ...

Jack was raised in Bristol Borough graduated from Penn State with a Political Science degree and graduated from University of Pennsylvania Law School. He was denied admission into the Pennsylvania Bar because of blacklisting in the McCarthy era for having joined student protests at State College aga...

Estella Ruth Brown was born to the late Louis Valentine Sr. and Ida Robinson Valentine. She was married to the late Semerian Brown Sr. From this union they were blessed with two sons Semerian and Michael who preceded her in death. Her brothers and sisters also preceded her in death. They were Mildre...

Debra A. Demyanovich 66 of Nesquehoning entered into eternal rest Thursday January 8 2026 in her residence. She was the wife of the late Michael J. Demyanovich who passed away September 2 2024. Born in Elizabeth NJ she was a daughter of the late William M. and Maria C. Maiorelli Noone. She was emplo...

2020 at the age of 86. Roberta was born in Gillespie Settlement NB Canada. She was one of eleven children. She was the daughter of the Late Frank Walker Henry and Mary Olivia Hitchcock Rideout of New Brunswick Canada. She is predeceased by her first husband Thomas J Liberty her second husband Edward...

Betty Mae ODell Surratt age 83 of Bristol VA passed away Saturday January 10 2026. She was born March 8 1942 in Pulaski County daughter of the late Willie ODell and Bessie Mae Finn ODell. She was also preceded in death by a sister Peggy White and a brother Willie ODell Jr. Survivors include her husb...

Reba Jean Haynes 91 passed from this earthly life on Thursday January 29 2026 in Brevard North Carolina. She was born on Tuesday May 1 1934 in St. Charles Virginia to the late John R. Martin and Anna Mae Stevens Martin. Reba graduated as valedictorian from Dryden High School and attended Berea Colle...

GLEN ALLEN WELLSNORTON, VA - Glen Allen Wells, 86, Died Friday, December 19, 2025, at Bristol Hospice House, Bristol, TN.He was of the first class to graduate from J.J. Kelly High School. He obtained his Diploma through Clinch Valley College, now UVA at Wise. and later obtained his Master of Educati...

Cynthia Darlene Testerman Costigan 59 of Marion VA departed to her heavenly home on December 19 2025. She was born July 13 1966 to Ellis Testerman and Alma Musser Barbre. She was a 1984 graduate of Marion Senior High School and a lifelong resident of Smyth County. She is survived by her daughters Cr...

Duane was born in Bristol Tennessee and was preceded in death by his grandparents Jack Cregger and Momma Lola Cregger and John Henry Romans and Rachel Romans his fur babies Baker and Sassy. Duane was an accomplished artist whose works were displayed and sold throughout the East Coast. He viewed the ...

Reverend William Avery Sheets age 83 went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday December 14 2025 at his home in Marion Virginia. Avery was born in Chilhowie Virginia to the late Neal Sheets and Lavonne Blevins Sheets. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his beloved wife Linda S...

William Bill Lee Strong age 74 of Independence VA passed away at his home on Wednesday December 17 2025. Coach Strong was born in Bluefield West Virginia to the late Grover Reese Strong and Shirlene Burgess Strong. He is survived by his brother Brad Strong and wife Mary Ann of Bristol TN two nephews...

James Jim Harrell Gose age 87 of Morristown passed away Sunday January 18 2026 at The Heritage Center. Jim strongly believed that every person should live in a decent home. He supervised the building of the first two Habitat for Humanity homes in Hamblen County. He began his lifes careers as a real ...

Hubert S. “Wildman” McCoy, 84 years of age of Maxie, VA, passed away Friday, September 26, 2025, in the Pikeville Hospital due to a lone illness. Born June 8, 1941, in Buchana County he was the son of the late James G. McCoy and Iona Powers McCoy.Hubert was saved and was a strong believer of the Lor...

Diana Gail Tester Dotson, 63 years of age, of Hurley, VA, passed away on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at her home surrounded by her family. Born December 25, 1961, in Grundy, VA, she was the daughter of the late Cecil Tester and Joann May Hess.Diana was an active member of Bethel Baptist Church in...

Edward Herman Lively passed peacefully from this life at home with family in Spencer WV on Saturday November 22 at age 85. He was the son of Tom and Ruby Lively and grew up in Ballengee WV. After working as a machinist in Connecticut and Virginia he operated an industrial sawsharpening service in Hi...

January 20 2026 Paula Jean Quesenberry McPherson of Quail Valley Drive Princeton WV transitioned from this earthly life into the eternal arms of her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ at Carilion Memorial Hospital Roanoke VA. She was the daughter of the late Paul Wood Quesenberry and Audrey Sizemore Cante...

Funeral services for Virginia McBride 91 of Palestine will be held at 1000 A.M. Monday December 8 2025 at Lone Pine Baptist Church with Bro. Kenneth Wesson and Bro Mike Drinkard officiating. A visitation will be held from 35 P.M. on Sunday December 7 2025 at Bailey Foster Funeral Home in Palestine....

Elaine M. Guillette 81 of Green Bay passed away peacefully on Saturday January 31 2026. She was born on May 6 1944 in Casco WI to the late Elmer and Margaret Martin Guillette. Elaine attended Casco Grade School was a graduate of Casco High School Class of 1962 and was on the Honor Roll. She worked f...

Margaret was the youngest of twin daughters born on February 9 1936 in Wise County Virginia to the late Numa Edison Ridge and Amanda Myers Ridge. She was a graduate of Tennessee High School in Bristol and earned her bachelors degree from Vanderbilt University. She continued her education ultimately ...

Barry Ray Johnson, 57, of Howe, Indiana, died Sunday, January 4, 2026, at the home of his son near Kendallville, surrounded by his family, following a lengthy illness. He was born April 20, 1968, in Martin, Kentucky. On September 11, 1987, in LaGrange he married Kim Harris. He had worked as an elect...

Jeffery Jeff Gene German 71 of Flint Indiana passed away peacefully with his wife by his side on Tuesday January 6 2026 at his home. Jeff was born on September 22 1954 to Lloyd and Paula Albright German. He graduated from Prairie Heights High School in 1973. Jeff was an avid NASCAR fan and he loved ...

Craig W. Wilder 69 of Nashville IL passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday November 22 2025. He was born on Dec 6 1955 to Norva Fern Hayes Wilder Zortman and Donald Wilder in Winchester IL. His parents later divorced and he gained a stepdad Zed Zortman and a stepmom Betty Wilder. Surviving hi...

Cordelia Faye Bridges 80 of Henderson Kentucky went home to be with the Lord on Sunday December 28 2025. She passed peacefully at home surrounded by her beloved family while under the care of St Anthonys Hospice. She was born in Henderson County Kentucky on June 30 1945 to the late Maggie and Goble ...

Nelta L. Yeager 78 Canton Lake Shore Drive Cadiz KY passed away Wednesday January 21 2026 at her daughters home in Gracey KY of natural causes. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. Lamb Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements. A native of Todd County KY she was born Februa...

Daniel Lamar Dank Johnson 27 of Bristol Florida from the Sweetwater Community born on August 8 1998 to Carla Hall and Cardrico Mosley and entered into eternal rest on November 9 2025. Daniel was known for his big heart bold spirit and the love he carried for his family friends and everyone blessed t...

Patricia Greife age 84 passed away on Sunday January 18 2026 at Clinton Healthcare in Clinton Missouri. A Memorial service will be held at 200 PM on Thursday January 22 2026 at the VansantMills Chapel in Clinton with visitation from 100200 PM prior to the service. Memorial contributions can be made ...

Mrs. Betty Lou Cook Barker, age 86, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, in Bristol, TN. Betty was born in Russell County, VA. She was preceded in death by her husband of 68...

Donald Newsome 89 of Kingston passed away peacefully on January 23 2026 at Bristol Village of Waverly following an extended illness. He was born on June 8 1936 in Piketon the son of the late Fred and Mae Wallen Newsome. He retired as the Senior Carpentry Instructor at Tri County Vocational School af...