Laura LaFave
Mrs. Laura Bailey LaFave, age 80, died Thursday February 1, 2007, with her family by her side, at the home of her daughter in Cuba, Missouri. She was born June 28, 1926 in Iaeger, West Virginia. She was the 21st child of 23 fathered by Adam Bailey. Her mother was Sallie Shrader Bailey. She had lived in Washington County since 1978. She retired from Westinghouse Corporation. Mrs. LaFave was a caretaker to all she knew, both family and friends. She enjoyed reading and embroidery work. She was a member of the Mahanaim Methodist Women’s Circle. She was preceded in death her husband Thomas Edward LaFave.
She is survived by her children; Bonnie (Richard) Joy of Cuba, Missouri; Joseph LaFave of Center Point, Texas; Ed LaFave of Del Valle, Texas; and Sally (Jon) Ballard of Saucier, Mississippi. She is also survived by one brother Fred Bailey of Mentor, Ohio, 24 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, 5 great great grandchildren, and 4 great great great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday February 4, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. in the Mahanaim United Methodist Church with the Rev. Scott Spence officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m. Committal services will take place after the service in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Joe LaFave, Ed LaFave, Richard Joy, Jon Ballard, Archie Bailey, B. T. Rector, Raymond Cross, Ronald Ballard, and James Prater.
Samuel Snyder
Mr. Samuel Ray Snyder, age 79, passed away Friday, February 2, 2007 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.
Born on November 23, 1927 in the Pearisburg Community of Giles County, Virginia, Sam was the oldest son of the late Samuel Ray Snyder, Sr. and Nina Ruth Rowe Snyder. He was also preceded in death by his sister Mary Nell Snyder Anderson. He was affectionately known as “Ossie” by his family members and also as “Sam Sam The Bird Man” by the Browns. One of Sam’s true loves was his farm on the Middle Fork of the Holston River
Sam was a U. S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict; a member of the Abingdon United Methodist Church and had retired as a supervisor with American Electric Power Company after 43 ½ years of service.
The family wishes to acknowledge and give special thanks to his caregiver Juanita Thompson, their friend Patty McCall and their friend and neighbor Joan Cuskey.
Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Martha Ann Broyles Snyder; his daughter Jaynea Lynn Petty and husband Donald of Bel Air, MD; grandchildren, Samantha Rae Petty and Matthew Scott Petty also of Bel Air, MD; brothers, Daniel B. Snyder and wife Mary of Myrtle Beach, SC; Carl Edward Snyder and wife Susan of Princeton, WV; sisters, Billy Snyder Sutton of Ridgeley, MD and Sandra Snyder Young of Chestertown, MD; his adopted nephew Dennis Hoffman and wife Elaine and their daughter Jessica of Georgia as well as several other nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 – 8:00 P. M. Sunday, February 4, 2007 at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service. A funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 P. M. Monday, February 5, 2007 in the Abingdon United Methodist Church with Rev. Walter Weikle officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Petty, Brent Petty, Kent Petty, David McCall, Allen McCall, Harry McCuskey, Rick Casey and Wayne________ and Wayne _______________. At Sam’s request, cremation will follow the funeral service. A committal and entombment service will be held at 12 Noon, Thursday, February 8th, 2007 at the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum at Knollkreg Memorial Park. In place of flowers the family has asked that memorial donations be made to the Abingdon United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 101 E. Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210.
Charles L. Evans
Mr. Charles L. Evans, 66, passed away Thursday February 8, 2007 at his residence.
He was born in Hope, Arkansas and was preceded in death by his parents, Jewel Evans and Wilma Combs Evans, and a brother, Tommy Evans.
Charles was a truck driver since the age of 17 and was a heavy equipment operator having served in the U. S. Army.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Hobbs Evans, two sons, Mark Pesto Hobbs, Abingdon, VA and Carlyle Hobbs, Bristol, VA, seven daughters, Darlene Young, Charlene Fisher and husband Denny, Lori Goff, Pam Kizer and Jan Fogle all of South Carolina, Treva Rutherford, Abingdon, VA and Ada Cox, Bristol, VA, sister-in-law, Eva Evans, South Carolina, a special half-sister in Arkansas, numerous grandchildren and numerous great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be conducted Saturday, February 10, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. in the Farris Funeral Service Main Street Chapel with Pastor Jerry Arnold officiating.
The committal graveside service will be conducted Sunday, February 11, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in Knollkreg Memorial Park with full military honors to be presented by Highlands Fellowship Veterans Honor Guard.
Those attending are invited to assemble at the funeral home by 1:40 p.m. for the procession to the cemetery.
Pallbearers will be John Hobbs, Luke Hobbs, Derek Fogle, Jeremy McCarty,
Matthew Hobbs, Mark Pesto Hobbs, Carlyle Hobbs.
Honorary pallbearers will be Duane Fogle, Gerald Rutherford, Gilbert Cox and Kevin Carter.
Those wishing to express sympathy on line may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the funeral home.
Woodrow Wilson Sutherland
Mr. Woodrow Wilson Sutherland, age 90, formerly of Dickenson County, Virginia, went home to be with his Lord on Sunday, February 11, 2007.
Woodrow was born on December 27, 1916 in Haysi, Virginia and was a son of the late Wade and Nannie Sutherland. He was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather who was loved by all his family and neighbors. Woodrow loved to hunt and fish in his golden years. He was a retired coal miner and had worked in the mines for over 38 years and was a member of the Clintwood Masonic Lodge for 41 years. He was of the Primitive Baptist Faith and enjoyed the beautiful singing and wonderful words of faith by the ministers.
Survivors include his devoted and loving wife of 70 years, Ruby Emma Sutherland; his children, Ronald Rhett Sutherland and wife Charlotte; Freida Ann Sutherland and Mark Wilson Sutherland and wife Linda all of Abingdon, VA; five grandchildren, Dr. Kevin Scott Sutherland of Richmond; Kimberly Ann Sturgill and husband Rick of Abingdon; Stacey Conard and husband Mark of Ventura, CA; Stephanie Brooks and husband Mark of Bristol, VA, Kim Roark and husband Jeff of Abingdon; his great grandchildren, Roby, Jacob and Charlie Sturgill of Abingdon; Noah and Emma Sutherland of Richmond; Shiloh and Shelby Brooks of Bristol; Grace, Katie, Benjamin and Isaac Conard of Ventura, CA and Caleb and Courtney Roark of Abingdon; his sisters, Gladys Sutherland of Haysi, VA and Jackie Keene of Oakwood, VA; his brothers, Boone Sutherland and Fonso Sutherland both of Haysi, VA; several nieces and nephews and special friends Steve and Tina Artrip of Abingdon.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 9:00 P. M. Tuesday, February 13, 2007 at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service. The funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 P. M. Wednesday, February 14, 2007 in the funeral home chapel with Elders Price Viers and Joel Turner officiating. Burial will follow in Russell Memorial Cemetery in Lebanon, Virginia. Pallbearers will be Benny Sutherland, Tim Sutherland, Wayne Sutherland, Gary Keene, Steve Artrip, and Tim Taylor. Honorary pallbearers will be David Sutherland, Rod Taylor, Robert Kuchan, Fonso Sutherland, Boone Sutherland, Don Artrip and Denny Sutherland. The family wishes to give special thanks to his caretakers Gaylene Reynolds, Aid and Assist and Hospice. In place of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the Cancer Outreach Foundation, 206 Abingdon Place, Abingdon, VA 24211. Those wishing to send memories or messages of sympathy on line may do so by visiting http://www.farrisfuneralservice.com. The Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 427 E. Main Street, Abingdon is serving the family of Woodrow Wilson Sutherland.
Ray Thompson
Mr. Ray Thompson, age 87, passed away Tuesday February 13, 2007 in Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Thompson was born November 27, 1919 in Pond Creek, Kentucky to the late Roy and Belva Thompson. He was a retired coal miner with 28 years of service. Mr. Thompson is formerly of Oakwood, Virginia. He was a member of Macedonia Church of Christ.
Mr. Thompson is preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Oakie Diamond Thompson, one brother, Emmett Thompson and three sisters, Virginia Smith, Shirley Layne, and Ruby Keene.
Mr. Thompson is survived by three sons, Dale Thompson and wife, Wanda of Garner, North Carolina, Randal Thompson and wife, Glenna of Bristol, Tennessee, and Dean Thompson and wife, Patsy of Oakwood, Virginia. Two daughters, Sandra Thompson of Abingdon, Virginia and Judy Lankford and husband, Alan of Bristol, Tennessee. Three sisters, Joyce Ann Thompson of Chicago, Illinois, Dorothy Blankenship of Baltimore, Maryland, and Deloris Sizemore of Louisville, Kentucky. Nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren also survive.
The funeral service will be conducted at 7:00 P.M. Thursday February 15, 2007 in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Rev. Dr. Don McGregor officiating. A private committal service will be conducted Friday February 16, 2007 in Clinch Valley Memorial Park, Richlands, Virginia. Pallbearers will be grandson and friends. The family will receive friends in the funeral home from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. prior to the funeral Thursday evening.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Lung Association, P.O. Box 1249 Abingdon, Virginia 24212.
Those wishing to send memories or messages of sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com. The Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 427 East Main Street Abingdon, Virginia is serving the family of Mr. Ray Thompson.
Lois Jones
Lois Jones went to her Heavenly eternal home on February 13, 2007 after a long battle with cancer. She peacefully went to sleep with several of her family by her side. Born June 23, 1938 in Dickenson County, she was the first born of Eula Anderson and the late Wilson Anderson. Mrs. Jones had been a member of the Holston Valley Baptist Church since 1997. She loved her church and was very active while able to attend.
She was preceded in death by a son, Palmer Lynn Edwards (“Lynnie”); a sister, Nina Edwards; brothers, Cecil Anderson, David Anderson and Wilson “Alan” Anderson; and a brother-in-law, Jim Williams.
She is survived by her loving husband of 42 years, Robert Monroe Jones of Abingdon, VA; daughters: Nickena “Nicki” Jones Stiltner and husband Jay of Abingdon, and Tammy Sample of Jackson, MI; sons: Randell Jones Keyte and wife Carol of Abingdon; Dewayne Edwards and wife, Beverly of Monroe, GA; Rob Monroe Jones, III of Livonia, MI; Palmer “Buster” Robert Jones of Cedar Bluff, VA; brother: Darrell Anderson of Abingdon; sisters:
Brenda Rose and husband Luther of Meadowview, VA; Bonicha Williams of Murray KY; Margaret McDonald and husband Rex of Abingdon; Dorothy Cochran and husband, Ronnie of Abingdon; two special sisters-in-law: Victoria Anderson and Brenda Sue Anderson; a special great-granddaughter, 1 year old Hope Marie, who was such a pleasant joy to Lois during her illness; a host of nieces and nephews, brothers and sisters in Christ and many, many friends and numerous grandchildren.
The funeral service for Lois Jones will be conducted Friday, February 16, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. in the Farris Funeral Service Main Street Chapel, 427 East Main Street, with Pastor Paul Ketron, Pastor of the Holston Valley Baptist Church officiating. Interment
will follow in the Holston Valley Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-8 p.m. in the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Randell Keyte, Dave McDonald, Jay Stiltner, Hunter Fuller, Chris Williams, Jordan Anderson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Parlie Meadows, Pete Hubbard, Hunter Brown, James Ward, Rex McDonald, Luther Rose, Ronnie Cochran, Darrell Anderson and the men of the Holston Valley Baptist Church.
Those wishing to express sympathy on line may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cancer Outreach Foundation, 206 Abingdon Place, Abingdon, VA 24211 or to the Holston Valley Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 18396 Cleveland Road, Abingdon, VA 24211.
At the present date, Lois is in Heaven having a joyous family reunion.
Farris Funeral Service, Main Street Chapel, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA (276-623-2700) is serving the Jones family.
Samuel Henry McCracken
Samuel Henry McCracken, age 79, died Thursday, February 15, 2007 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.
Henry was born on May 12, 1927 in Washington County, Virginia and was a son of the late Ace and Mary McCracken. He was a retired from the maintenance department with the Town of Abingdon. Henry was a U. S. Army Veteran and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include a sister, Sara Lou Lowe of Stanton, KY and special nieces Barbara Nicholson of Abingdon, Margaret Hicks of Glade Spring, VA and Debbie Campbell of Meadowview, VA.
A graveside funeral service for Samuel Henry McCracken will be conducted at 11:00 A. M. Sunday, February 18, 2007 at Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Speaker will be Larry Wayne Gobble. Those attending the funerals service are asked to gather at the cemetery by 10:50 A. M. There will be no formal visitation at the funeral home, however those who wish may come by the funeral home to sign the guest register.
Kathlyn S. Hunter
Mrs. Kathlyn S. Hunter, age 91, a resident of The Grand Court of Bristol, VA, died early Thursday morning, February 15, 2007.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Harold W. Hunter. Mrs. Hunter was born in Pittsburg, PA and lived most of her life there. She and her husband retired to Hudson, FL where they lived for many years prior to moving to Bristol, VA.
She is survived by three daughters: Patricia A. Hunter of Abingdon, VA, Karen M. Bale of Vernon, CT and Debra J. Devokaitis of Fort Mill, SC; her granddaughter, Kristy M. Miller of Harrogate, England and two great grandchildren, Kaitlyn M. Miller and Connor D. Miller also of Harrogate
A memorial service will be held at St. John Lutheran Church in Abingdon, Virginia at 3:00 P. M., Sunday, February 18, 2007 with Pastor Kent Peterson officiating. In place of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the Salvation Army , P. O. Box 867, Bristol, TN 37621. Those wishing to send memories or messages of sympathy on line may do so by visiting http://www.farrisfuneralservice.com/. The Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 427 E. Main Street, Abingdon, Virginia is serving the family of Mrs. Kathlyn S. Hunter.
Tyler Pruitt
William Tyler “Coach” Pruitt, age 65, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, February 18, 2007, at his home after many courageous health battles.
Tyler was born June 3, 1941, a son of the late Everette Pruitt and his surviving mother, Frances M. Pruitt. Tyler dedicated his life to educating others and coaching them to be the very best they could be at whatever they chose to do in life. This was demonstrated by example throughout his career with the students and athletes at Patrick Henry High School, where he spent 33 years teaching and coaching. Tyler always provided a word of encouragement to any person he came in contact with, and he believed everyone was special. Tyler was a very happy man who led a simple life, loving everyone he knew and always making a positive difference in the lives he touched. Tyler was an accomplished athlete at Chilhowie High School and at Emory & Henry College, where he played football with the same passion with which he lived life. His most cherished accomplishment was his marriage to his loving wife, Helen – the love of his life. He also had a very special love for his daughter, Jennifer.
Tyler is survived by his loving wife of 24 years, Helen, and by the light of his life, his daughter Jennifer Pruitt Nelson and husband Mark. Also surviving are his mother, Frances M. Pruitt; brothers: Eddie Pruitt of Glade Spring, VA; Donnie Pruitt and wife Paula of Wytheville, VA; Harry Pruitt and wife Dot of Poquoson, VA; sisters: Lucy Jones and husband, Jimmy of Saltville, VA, and Retta Conner and husband Ashley of Chilhowie, VA; Tyler is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews living throughout Virginia.
Funeral services for Tyler Pruitt will be held at Macedonia Church of Christ, 25350 Watauga Road, Abingdon, VA, on Tuesday, February 20, 2007, at 8:00 p.m., with Evangelist Michael McCoy officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. prior to the service; they also welcome visits to Tyler and Helen’s home located at 28424 Hillman Highway, Meadowview, VA. The committal service will be Wednesday, February 21, 2007, at 11:00 a.m. at Knollkreg Memorial Park, Abingdon, VA. Those attending may meet at the church by 10:30 a.m. for the procession to the cemetery or may go directly to the cemetery if they desire.
Pallbearers will be Cecil Ratcliff, Tony Rector, Johnny Tolliver, Larry Tolliver, Chris Pruitt, Jamie Jones, Bradley Fleenor, Jason Tolliver, Andy Tolliver, Jackie Tolliver, Robert Pruitt, and Wayne McNeil. Honorary pallbearers will be V.T. Rector, Fount Taylor, Johnny Fleenor, Joe Tolliver, Jack Tolliver, all current and past coaches at Patrick Henry High School, all athletes coached by Tyler, all men of the Macedonia Church of Christ, all brothers-in-law, and all of Tyler’s friends.
The family would like to thank Dr. Baker and all other healthcare givers as well as the Glade Spring Life Saving Crew.
Those wishing to share memories or messages of sympathy may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com. Farris Funeral Service, 427 E. Main Street, Abingdon, VA (276-623-2700) is serving the family of Tyler Pruitt.
Charles Howard Trent, Sr.
Mr. Trent, age 93, was born and born again. He took his last breath on earth and his first breath in Heaven Sunday morning, February 18, 2007.
He is absent from the body and present with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
Children and grandchildren; Dr. Charles H. Trent, Jr., (Elias), Strasburg, PA, William A Trent (deceased), Lura Cinda Gonzalez (Kim and Anthony), Bronx, NY and Katie Trent-Carrington (Stephanie), Abingdon, VA, great-grandchildren; Alvin Berkley and William Alexander Lomans, Chilhowie, VA, (Stephanie and husband Alvin), and Jessica and Destiny Gonzalez (Anthony, deceased), niece, Patricia Hayes, Glade Spring, VA, grand nephew, Sedrick Hayes (Cheryl), Salem, VA, He also leaves behind additional nephews, grand nephews, grand nieces, and a host of other relatives.
Celebration of the everlasting life he had and has will begin Tuesday evening, February 20, 2007 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the funeral home and conclude on Wednesday, February 21, 2007 with the final service beginning at 1:00 p. m. in the Farris Funeral Home, Main Street Chapel with Rev. William Austin, Pastor John Stapleton and Dr. William Weldon officiating.
Interment
will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens with military honors to be conducted by Highlands Fellowship Honor Guard.
Pallbearers will be Jimmy Bradley, Gary Coleman, Randy Camper, Ollie Cox, Lucius Earls, George Fullen, Sedrick Hayes and John Puckett.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ralph Coffey, Teddy Summitt and Lemuel Wheeler.
