Vergie Ellen Bordwine
Mrs. Vergie Ellen Osborne Bordwine, age 74, passed away, Wednesday, July 19, 2006, at the Johnson City Medical Center.She had lived most of her life in Glade Spring, Virginia and was of the Pentecostal faith.She was preceded in death by her husband, George R. Bordwine and a son, Billy Joe Bordwine.Vergie was known in the community as “old friend” since she enjoyed being around people, especially children.She is survived by:
Three sons, David L. Bordwine of Meadowview, Va.
Alan R. Bordwine, Glade Spring, Va.
Mark A. Bordwine, Jasper, Tenn.
Her grandson whom she thought of as a son, Jason B. Bordwine of Abingdon, Va.
Four brothers, Earl Osborne, Howard Osborne, Roy Osborne, Bill Osborne all of Meadowview, Va.
Three sisters, Gladys Osborne of Meadowview, Va.
Littie Mitchell of Glade Spring, Va.
Sister Mary Swob of Sidney, Ohio
Grandchildren, Amanda, Lee Ann, Kodey, Dylan, Sawyer, Derrick and Duane
Great grandchildren, Ethan, Brendon, Hailey, Tiffany and Nikki
and many people in the community with whom she loved.
A funeral service will be held Friday, July 21, 2006, at 6:30 PM in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Ministers Danny Runyon, Duane Smith and Mr. Johnny Boardwine officiating.A committal service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday in the Baptist Cemetery.The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Alan Bordwine, Mark Bordwine, Jason Bordwine, Denny Mitchell, Jimmy Osborne, Eugene Osborne and Kodey Bordwine.Honorary pallbearer will be Derrick Smith.
Gladys Juanita Carwile
Mrs. Gladys Juanita Carwile, age 65, went to be with the Lord Thursday, July 20, 2006, and is now walking on the streets of gold.
She had lived most of her life in Washington County, Va. She was a member of the Appalachian Independence Center and attended the Berry Creek Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Mary Alexander, and a brother, Caney Alexander.
She is survived by her husband, Ed Carwile; a son, Eddie Carwile of Richmond; a daughter, Mary Teaters and husband James of Chilhowie; honorary daughters, Karen Thornes of Parksley and Maggie Riggle of Wytheville; six brothers, Richard Alexander and wife Judy of Meadowview, Carl Alexander and wife Vonda of Abingdon, Dan Alexander of Meadowview, Lloyd Alexander and wife Carolyn of Damascus, Clyde Alexander and wife Debbie of Glade Spring and Ralph Alexander and wife Brenda of Rutherfordton County, N.C.; two sisters, Shirley Hurd and husband Marvin of Meadowview and Thelma Cannon of Meadowview; grandson, Bradley Teaters; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted Sunday, July 23, 2006, at 11 a.m. in the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service (located on the grounds of Forest Hills Memory Gardens, 19415 Lee Highway), with the Rev. Rick Cuddy officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Saturday at the Forest Hills Branch.
Pallbearers will be Tommy Alexander, Ricky Hurd, Randy Riggle, John Denton, Jeff Edwards and Gene Edwards. Honorary pallbearer will be James Teaters.
Patsy Ann Mullins
Patsy Ann Thacker Mullins, age 60, of 1403 Rhode Island Avenue, wenthome to be with the Lordon Friday, July 21, 2006 in the Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center.
“See, I am sending an angel ahead of you to guard you along the way and to bring you to the place I have prepared.” Exodus 23:20.Upon her entry into Heaven, she met he family that had preceded her there, her parentsFrank Thacker and Marie Nowlin Thacker; her brothers, Jimmy Thacker and James (Bug) Thacker, her sister, Diana Thacker Thomas and her grandchild Frederick Scott Brown.
She is survived by her loving husband, Terry Lee Mullins; her sons, Terry Patrick Mullins and wife Terri and James Allen Mullins; four daughters, Tina Lee Dotson and husband Bruce, Ruchella Marie Barton and husband Timmy, Lisa Ann Harrison and husband Joseph and Mary Louise Yarber and husband Brian; three brothers, Richard Thacker, Jerry Thacker and Terry Thacker; a sister Norma Jean Thacker; 18 grandchildren; Frankie Brown and Amy Dotson;Joey Barton, Billy Barton, Michael Barton and Kim Barton; Shane Boyd and Amanda Boyd; Kristi Blackburn and Heather Blackburn; Samantha Yarber and Erica Yarber; Kayla Mullins and John Mullins; Tiffany Bowers and Tosha Bowers; Tyler Mullins and Adrianna Rose; three great grandchildren, Josiah Barton and Jacob Barton and Jason Isaiah Blackburn (who was named by his great grandmother Patsy) and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service forPatsyAnn Thacker Mullins will be conducted at 4:00 P. M. Monday, July 24, 2006 in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Rev. paul Stanley officiating. Entombment will follow intheColonial Chapel Mausoleum at Forest Hills Memory Gardens in Abingdon. The family will receive friends from 5:00 – 7:00 P. M. Sunday in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service.Family members will serve as pallbearers.
Malcolm Donnell Ingle
Malcolm Donnell Ingle, age 84, died Friday, July 21, 2006 in the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.
Malcolm was born onNovember 29, 1922 in Washington County, Virginia and was a son of the late Gilbert Ingle and Isabelle McGuire Ingle. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Rush Ingle and his brothers, Lloyd Ingle and Howard Ingle.
Malcolm had retired from the Glenrochie Country Club in Abingdon; had previously worked for Pet Milk Company and had been a farmer all his life.
Survivors include his daughter, Patricia Ingle of Bristol, VA; his sons, Gary Ingle and wife Sandy, David Ingle and wife Diana, Jeffrey Ingle and wife Connie and Eddie Ingle and wife Tammy Ingle all of Abingdon; his brothers, Hubert Ingle of Kingsport, TN and Anthony Ingle of Hopewell, VA; his sisters, Dora Owens of Bristol, VA and Hazel Emory of Hopewell, VA;a special friend, Irene Reynolds; his grandchildren, Derick Reedy, Alisha Ingle, Tony Ingle, Josh Ingle, Kaitlin Ingle; his step-grandchildren, Melissa Salyer and Keith Burke and his step-great grandchildren, Dustin Salyer and Dale Fleenor.
The funeral service for Malcolm Donnell Ingle will be conducted at 8:00 P. M., Sunday, July 23, 2006 in the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service (located on the grounds of Forest Hills Memory Gardens), 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon. Interment
and burial service will be at 11:00 A. M., Monday, July 24, 2006 inForest Hills Memory Gardens. Those attending the burial service are asked to meet at the graveside by 10:50 A. M. Monday. Pallbearers will be Derick Reedy, Tony Ingle, Charles Owens, Kenneth Ingle, Bobby Ingle, Charles Rogers and Ben Able.The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 7:45 P. M. Saunday at the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service.
Maynard Fisher
Mr. Maynard A. “Fish” Fisher, age 59, died Saturday, July 22, 2006, at his home.He was born in Wytheville, Virginia to the late Eugene and Mattie Fisher but had lived most of his life in Smyth County. He was employee of Utility Trailer Manufacturing and a U.S. Army veteran serving in Vietnam.He was preceded in death by a special friend, Joe Taylor.Survivors include
His son, Michael A. Fisher and wife, Karen of Abingdon, Va.
Two daughters, Jill M. Oliver and husband, Tommy of Gray, Tenn.
Mattie Hayter and husband, Kelly of Abingdon, Va.
Two brothers, Jimmy Fisher of Glade Spring, Va.
Clayton Fisher of Wytheville, Va.
Two sisters, Charlene Fowler, Wytheville, Va.
Irene Fisher
Five grandchildren, Joey, Miranda, Jeremy, Megan and Shelby
A special friend, Linda Fisher, sister in law, Cheryl Taylor and several nieces and nephews
A graveside service will be conducted Tuesday, July 25, 2006, at 3:30 PM in the Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Military rites will be conducted by the Highlands Fellowship Church Veterans Honor Color Guard.The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM until 3:15 PM at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service.Pallbearers will be Chris Fisher, Steve Fisher, Johnny Taylor, Tommy Oliver, Jr., Jason Christian and Sam Trigg.Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons, Joey and Jeremy.
Margie Mae Hash
Mrs. Margie Mae Hash, age 77, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, July 23, 2006 in Grace Health Care.
Mrs. Hash was born October 26, 1928 to the late John B. and Abbie H. Smith McAfee in Washington, D.C. Mrs. Hash was a retired bookkeeper for Giant Foods. Mrs. Hash attended the Gospel Tabernacle Church.
Mrs. Hash is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers,Donald F. McAfee and John H. McAfee.
Mrs. Hash is survived by her husband of fifty-eight years, E. Robert Hash, two daughters, Marsha Lavelle and husband, Patrick of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania, Sandra Knox and husband Richard of Merrit Island, Florida; one sister, Mary A. Hash and husband, James Orvel Hash of Meadowview. Three grandchildren, Leslie Hatfield of Statesville, North Carolina, Valerie Meyers of Merritt Island, Florida, and Kelly Lewis of Crofton, Maryland, one great-granddaughter, Alexandria Lewis of Crofton, Maryland. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive.
The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, July 27, 2006 in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Pastor Tim Norris officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends Wednesday, July 26, 2006 from 6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M. in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service.
Raymond Woodrow Wilson
Mr. Raymond Woodrow Wilson, 81, passed away on July 25, 2006 at the Sunbridge-Hillside Rehabilitation Center/Nursing Home in Kingsport, TN. Mr. Wilson was a longtime resident of Bristol, Virginia where he was employed by Appalachian Oil of Abingdon, VA and Kingsport Oil for more than 40 years. He was a Veteran of the U. S. Navy having served in World War II.
Mr. Wilson was preceded in death by his wife, Christine in 2001.At her passing, they had been married 57 years.
Mr. Wilson is survived by his six children, four daughters and two sons;Linda Childress and husband Leonard, Bristol, VA, Phyllis Price and husband Jim, Bristol, TN, Barbara Fields, Jefferson City, Missouri, Bonnie Frazier and husband Freddie “Tommy”, Bristol, VA, Raymond Lee Wilson and wife Amy, Bristol, VA,and Ricky Wayne Wilson of Bluff City, TN.
Mr. Wilson was a loving, proud “Papaw” to his nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren; Lisa Childress and Kristi Gose both of Bristol, VA, Amanda Fields, Pittsburgh, PA, Karen Lingerfelt, Newton, NC, Sara Fields, Alexandria, VA, Jarrod Wilson, Bristol, VA, Natalie Wilson, Blacksburg, VA, Kelsey Wilson and Cody Wilson both of Bluff City, TN.His great-grandchildren, Kinsey Gose and Hunter Gose both of Bristol, VA Gracie and Sydni Lingerfelt both ofNewton, NC and Destinee Childress of Bristol, VA. He is also survived by one brother and three sisters, two step-grandchildren, Melanie Hatcher and Justin Price and many friends.
The graveside service will be conducted Thursday, July 27, 2006 at 6:00 p.m. in Forest Hills Memory Gardens with Mr. Bill Haywood officiating. Interment
will follow.
The family will receive friends Thursday, July 27, 2006 from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. in the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service (located on the grounds of Forest Hills Memory Gardens, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA or anytime at the home at 21116 Battle Hill Drive, Bristol, VA.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions can be made to the American Alzheimer’s Foundation, 207 N. Boone Street, Suite 150, Johnson City, TN, 37604.
Mr. Wilson was a kind man and was loved by everyone who knew him.His sense of humor touched all.His family wishes to thank the employees of the Sunbridge/Hillside for their care during the last four years.A special thank you to the employees of the 100 and 200 wing for their kindness, laughter and special attention he received from them during his time there.
Glennamae Miller Roark
Glennamae Miller Roark, age 62, died Tuesday, July 25, 2006 at her home.
Glennamae was born on December 28, 1943 in Alabama and was a daughter of the late Glenn Houston Miller and Olive Christine Swenson Miller. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Gary Leland Miller. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. Glennamae had worked at Harwood Manufacturing Company for 10 years. She had worked at Bristol Compressors for 14 years before her retirement.She was of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include her son, Kevin Leland Roark of Abingdon; her daughter, Tina Lorraine Roark and fiancéForrest Henry Keenboth of Abingdon and her grandchildren, Kayla Lorraine Roarkand Kristen Nicole Warner.
A memorial service for Glennamae Miller Roark will be conducted at 6:00 P. M., Friday, July 28, 2006 in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Rev. Clifford Roark, Jr. officiating.The family will receive friends until 9:00 P. M. Friday, immediately following the memorial service.
Ernest Lee Surber
Mr. Ernest Lee Surber, age 69, a life long Washington County, Virginia native, passed away Tuesday July 25, 2006 in Johnston Memorial Hospital after fighting a long battle with cancer.
Mr. Surber was preceded in death by his parents James Edward Surber and Dixie McCray Surber.
Mr. Surber was a long time member of Pleasant View United Methodist Church in Abingdon, Virginia. He retired from Pittston Coal Company after many years of service and later served his community as a deputy for the Washington County Sheriff’s Department.
Mr. Surber is survived by his loving wife of forty-eight years Kathryn Little Surber, one daughter, Angela Surber Osborne and husband, Henry C. Osborne, Jr. of Glade Spring, Virginia; one dear grandson, H. Andrew Osborne and wife Nicole Getman Osborne of Meadowview, one dear granddaughter, Katie Lee Osborne of Glade Spring; one precious great-granddaughter Emma Grace Osborne. Other survivors include one sister, Carolyn Surber Hudson of Abingdon; one brother Fredrick Surber and wife Ann of Damascus; one brother, Ronald Surber and wife Jeanette of McEwen, Tennessee; on sister-in-law, Eileen Dye and husband Charles of Kingsport, Tennessee, and one sister-in-law, Mildred Henderson of Abingdon. He also leaves behind several nieces, nephews, cousins, and many dear friends.
A graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Friday, July 28, 2006 in Knollkreg Memorial Park with Rev. Jack Sprinkle officiating. Everyone wishing to attend is asked to assemble at the funeral home by 12:45 P.M. to go in procession to the cemetery. The family will revive friends in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service Thursday, July 27, 2006 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. Pallbearers will be Andrew Osborne, Donald McCray, Jon Surber, Jerry Henderson, Wayne Dye, Gary Dye, Don Ayers, Ron Harrington, and Lloyd Collins. Honorary pallbearers include Bob Bowers, Sheriff Fred Newman and members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Department. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions in Mr. Surber’s name can be made to Pleasant View United Methodist Church, 18416 Lee Highway, Abingdon, Virginia 24210.
Eddie Mullins
Mr. Eddie Mullins age 54 passed away Friday, July 28, 2006 in the Wellmont Hospice House, Bristol, TN. Eddie had lived most of his life in Washington County, VA and had lived in Sullivan County, TN for the past fifteen years. He was employed by Harold’s Easy Livin Homes as sales manager.
Eddie was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Nellie Gobble Mullins and a brother, George Mullins.
Survivors include his wife, Sharon Owens Mullins, Bluff City, TN, his son, James Hurd, Jr., Bristol, VA, his daughter, Brandy Bouton, Bristol, TN, his brother Frank Mullins, Abingdon, VA, grandchildren, Brittany Dawn Hurd, Logan Justice Hurd, James Cory Austin Hurd, Jacob Ray Bouton.
The funeral service will be conducted Monday, July 31, 2006 at 3:00 p.m. in the Main Street Chapel of Funeral Service with Brother Ken Pruitt officiating. Interment
will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Larry Stapleton, Jeff Berry, Matthew Stapleton, Chuck Mullins, Ricky Owens, Kirby Owens, Leon Salyer, Jimmy Goad. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Widener, Bill Hagy, Jerry Farmer, Randy Owens, Gary Whitt and Harold Stapleton.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 246, Abingdon, VA 24212 or to the Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele’s Road, Bristol, TN 37620
A special thanks to Dr. Heather Greene, Dr. Sue Prill and the loving staff at the Wellmont Hospice House.
The family will receive friends Sunday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the funeral home.
Charlotte Browning Jones
Charlotte Browning Jones loving mother, mother-in-law and grandmother age 67 of Chilhowie, Virginia formerly of Meadowview, Virginia and Jonesville, Virginia passed away Sunday, July 30, 2006 at the Smyth County Community Hospital after a courageous battle with lung cancer.
She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Ben A. Jones, Sr.; oldest son, Ben A. Jones, Jr.; her parents, Erwin Cecil and Juanita Browning of Meadowview and younger brother, David Browning also of Meadowview.
Charlotte was a retired LPN having previously worked at Heritage Hall in Big Stone Gap, Virginia and Bristol Nursing Home on Bristol, Virginia.
Charlotte is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, William Jeff and Freda Jones; grandchildren, Ben Earl Jeffrey Jones and Ashley Nichole Jones all of Chilhowie; brother and sister-in-law, Cecil and Beverly Browning of Bluefield; sister and brother-in-law, Bill and Nancy Rice of Johnson City, Tennessee
A memorial service will be scheduled at a later date.
Donald Watson Kelly, Jr.
Mr. Donald Watson Kelly, Jr., age52, died Monday, July 31, 2006 at his home. Donnie was born on April 29, 1954 in Washington County and was a son of the late Donald Watson Kelly and Nellie Jean McCall Kelly.He was a U. S. Air Force Veteran and had worked for the Coca Cola Company of Bristol.
Survivors include his daughter, Deseray Dawn Kelly of Hayter’s Gap,VA; his two sons, Donnie Lee Kellyand his fiancé Tesa Carter of Bristol, VA and Darren Michael Kelly of Hayter’s Gap, VA; his sister, Brenda Compton and her husband Gary of Bristol, VA; his grandchildren, Miranda Kelly and Breanna Kelly and his niece and nephew, Renata Compton and TravisCompton.
The funeral service for Donald Watson Kelly, Jr. will be conducted at 1:00 P. M., Friday, August 4, 2006 at the graveside in Knollkreg Memorial Park with Rev. Clarke Powers officiating. Military Graveside rites will be provided by the Highlands Fellowship ChurchHonor Color Guard.Interment
will follow. Those attending the funeral service are asked to assemble at the cemetery by 12:50 P. M. Friday. The family will receive friends anytime at their home, 15363 Boardwine Road, Bristol, VA.
