Lillian V. Anderson
Mrs. Lillian Virginia Patterson Anderson, age 71, passed away Monday, December 1, 2003 in the Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
Lillian was born August 5, 1932 in Saltville, VA to James and Magnolia Wilson Patterson. She attended the Carnegie High School, Marion, VA and was a member of the First Baptist Church, Meadowview, VA. She retired from Raytheon with twenty-five years of service and was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Herman Anderson, I.
Left to mourn her passing are a son, Harry H. Anderson, II, Bristol, VA, daughters, Dorothy Jane Martin, Bristol, VA and Karen Anderson, Bristol, TN, a brother, James Patterson, Enas, PA, sisters, Mary Delapp, Bristol, VA, Iris Cloyd, Bristol, VA, Sue Bradley Glade Spring, VA, Patricia Goins, Bristol, VA, grandchildren, Coretta Ocasio, Dion Bradley, Harry H. Anderson, III, Danyel Bradley, Renee’ Anderson, Brandon Anderson, Melanie Anderson,
great grandchildren, Aisha Morton, Jaylin Bradley, Mauricea Anderson, Dantae’ Anderson, Kaitlyen Anderson, nieces, nephews, and a host of friends.
The funeral service will be conducted Thursday, December 4, 2003 at noon in the Farris Funeral Chapel with Rev. John Shelton, Dr. W. A. Johnson, Rev. Donald Daniels, Sr., and Rev. William Austin officiating.
Entombment will follow in Mount Rose Cemetery, Glade Spring, VA.
Pallbearers will be grandsons, nephews and friends.
Honorary pallbearers will be Fred Delapp, O. C. Cloyd, Haley Webb, Lawrence Anderson, Jimmy Anderson, David Bradley, Joe Anderson.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. in the funeral home.
William Henry Jenkins
Mr. William Henry Jenkins, 75, of Abingdon passed away Monday December 1, 2003 At Johnston Memorial Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers.
Survivors include his wife: Ella Mae Jenkins; daughters: Kimberly Dawn Martin of Florida; Elizabeth Dutrow of Front Royal, VA; Ruby Kay Butler of Abingdon; three sons: Billy, Steven, and Wayne Jenkins of Front Royal, VA; two step-sons: Jimy Goodman of Chilhowie; Anthony Lockhart of Front Royal; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; one brother: James Jenkins of Lakeland, FL; several nieces and nephews.
Pallbearers will be: Jake Stillwell, Jimmy Goodman, Charlie Mutter, George Burster, and Charles Jenkins.
A graveside funeral service will be held Thursday – December 4, 2003 at 11:00 A. M. at The National Cemetery at Mountain Home, Tennessee. Reverend Ernest Church and Reverend Darrell Martin will officiate.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 9-9:45 A. M. at Farris Funeral Service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family.
Elmer Jackson Caldwell
Mr. Elmer Jackson Caldwell, 63, of Abingdon died Thursday December 4, 2003 at Bristol Regional Medical Center.
A native of Wise County, Mr. Caldwell had lived here for the past 28 years. He retired from Norfolk and Southern Railroad after 37 years of service and was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents: Roy and Ruth Steele Caldwell.
Survivors include his wife: Joyce Smith Caldwell; one daughter and son-in-law: Rebecca and Darryl Wise; two sons and daughters-in-law: Mark and Edwina Caldwell and Scott and Valeria Caldwell; five granddaughters: Sarah, Rachel and Heather Wise and Megan and Mandy Caldwell; two grandsons: Morgan Caldwell and Jacob Caldwell all of Abingdon; two brothers: Ronnie Caldwell and wife Jettie of Coeburn and Ernest (Ernie) Caldwell and wife Patricia of Wise; four sisters: Betty Brown and husband Larkin of Burlington, NC; Judy Maine of Coeburn; Glenna Hicks and husband Kenneth of Coeburn and Donna McDilda of Blountville, TN.
Funeral services will be held Sunday at 1:00 P. M. at Farris Funeral Service Forest Hills Chapel. Pastor Bob Spears will officiate. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens.
The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6-9 P.M. at Farris Funeral Service Forest Hills Chapel.
The family would like to offer special thanks to Dr. Terry Forrest, Dr. William Messerschmidt and Dr. John G. Byers, Jr.
Pallbearers will be Zachary and Casey Call, Brad and Brian Caldwell, Shane Winebarger, David Mullins, Josh and Chris Salyers, Terry Wise and Mike Smith.
Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons: Morgan and Jacob Caldwell, Buford (Mouse) Wright, Delbert Smith, Darryl Wise and Robert Caldwell.
Ava Jessie Little
Mrs. Ava Jessie Little, age 79, passed away Thursday, December 4, 2003, at the Holston Valley Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County. She was preceded in death by her husband, James M. Little. She is survived by:
One son, Minor L. Little of Abingdon, Va.
Three daughters, Patricia Gaye Little, Linda Jean Price and husband, Jimmy and Mary Virginia Fields and husband, Jim all of Abingdon, Va.
One brother, Houstin Little of St. Paul, Va.
Three sisters, Gladys Elizabeth Taylor of Richmond, Va.
Mary Edith Fields of St. Paul, Va.
Effie Mae Gambrel of Cincinnati, Ohio
17 grandchildren, 32 great grandchildren, several great great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews
A funeral service will be conducted Saturday, December 6, 2003, at 11:00 AM in the Farris Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ricky Wyatt and Rev. Kerry Henley officiating. Burial will follow in the Knollkreg Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 10:00AM until the time of service.
Pallbearers will be Adam Little, Jason Price, Steven Little, Gary Taylor, Johnny Fields and Bobby Painter.
Katherine L. Edmondson
Mrs. Katherine Lester Edmondson, 83, of Meadowview died Thursday December 4, 2003 at her home.
Mrs. Edmondson was born Dec. 27, 1919 in the Maple Grove Community of Washington County to the late W. G. Lester and Elizabeth Brodie Lester. She was a member of Greenfield Baptist Church. She was a 1940 graduate of Madison College. Mrs. Edmondson was an elementary school teacher in Abingdon and Meadowview and retired from there after 38 years. She was a member of Meadowview Home Demonstration Club and Emory Community Club.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband: Frank H. Edmondson; two brothers: Bill Lester and Fred B. (Dot) Lester and a special friend, Francis Flannagan.
Survivors include one son: Frank (Bucky) Edmondson and wife Betty of Abingdon; two daughters: Susan Edmondson of Bristol, VA and Kathy and husband Ron Owens of Signal Mountain, TN; one brother: John K. (Kit) Lester of Abingdon; grandchildren: Elizabeth and Brody Owens; Hunter and Davis Edmondson; a special friend: Zola Nelson.
Funeral services will be held Sunday December 7, 2003 at 2:00 P. M. at Greenfield Baptist Church. Rev. Carl Young and Rev. Thomas Capron will officiate. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Pallbearers will be: Jim Lester, Freddie Lester, John Lester, Bob Lester, Bill Moore, Fred Sutherland, David H. Edmondson, Billy J. Edmondson, Jerry Edmondson, Johnny Edmondson, Tony Edmondson, Bobby Edmondson, Luther Talbert, John Talbert, and Pat Bresnahan.
Honorary pallbearers will be: Tom Merrihue, George Roberts, and Marvin Hurd.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Greenfield Baptist Church 30080 Hawthorne Drive Meadowview, VA 24361.
The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6-9 P. M. at Farris Funeral Service.
Thada E. Wright
Mrs. Thada Ernestine Arrington Wright, age 71, died Friday, December 5, 2003 at Johnston Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Wright was born September 3, 1932 to the late Hadley and Leona Castle Arrington. She was a retired bookkeeper and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband: Kent Wright; two daughters: Cyntia Rees and husband George of Atlanta, GA; Leisa Wright Moseley of Raleigh, NC; one brother: James Arrington of Grundy; one sister: Jean Arrington of Abingdon; a cousin: Shirley Stump of Bristol, VA; three grandchildren: Cameron and Courtney Rees and Lauren Moseley.
Funeral services will be held Monday December 8, 2003 at 1:00 P. M. at Farris Funeral Chapel. Rev. Warren Wilson will officiate. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens.
The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6-8 P. M. at the funeral home.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Cancer Outreach Program.
Pallbearers will be: Jimmie Arrington, Tim Arrington, Jim Stump, Dean Arrington, George Rees and Phil Grindstaff.
Nancy A. Whittaker
Mrs. Nancy Alice Whittaker, age 68, died Friday, December 5, 2003 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She attended the Rich Valley United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband, Jack Whittaker; a daughter, Jackie Whittaker of Abingdon; a son, Jeffrey Whittaker of Abingdon; a sister and brother-in-law, Dora Lee Hampton and Roy Hampton of Abingdon; a sister-in-law, Geneva McCormick of Bristol, VA and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Monday, December 8, 2003 in the Colonial Chapel Mausoleum at Forest Hills Memory Gardens with Rev. Darrel Ray officiating. Interment will follow in the cemetery. Those attending the service are asked to assemble at the Mausoleum Chapel by 10:50 A.M. Monday.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the Washington County Lifesaving Crew, P.O. Box 65, Abingdon, VA 24212.
The family would like to give a special thank you to the staff of the CCU Unit of Johnston Memorial Hospital.
The family will receive friends from 7 – 9 P.M., Sunday at the funeral home.
Susie F. Taylor
Susie F. Taylor, age 60, passed away Saturday December 6, 2003 at her residence.
Susie was a native of Dickenson County, VA and lived and worked in Richmond, VA several years before moving to Abingdon twenty-seven years ago.
She attended Tumbling Creek Primitive Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her parents, Estil and Zephyr Colley Taylor and two sisters, Neeshia-Brown Taylor and Jane Lee Taylor.
Survivors include three brothers, Bob Taylor, Kingsport, TN, Jimmy Taylor, Abingdon, VA and Niles Taylor, Richmond, VA, three nephews, Dean Taylor, Jason Taylor and Johnathan Taylor and a niece, Adriene Taylor.
The funeral service will be conducted Wednesday December 10, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. in the Farris Funeral Chapel with Elder Garnell Gilbert and Elder Noah Edwards officiating.
Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
The family will receive friends Wednesday, December 10, 2003 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 246, Abingdon, VA 24212.
Ruth Campbell
Mrs. Ruth Campbell, age 74, went to the bosom of Abraham on the 8th of December, 2003.
She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Mr. E. T. Campbell, her son, Mr. Bryan Campbell and wife, Linda, Charlotte, NC, her daughter, Ms. Lisa Campbell, Meadowview, VA, her grandson, Mr. Bryan Campbell, Jr. and his wife, Sherry, Abingdon, VA, her granddaughter, Mrs. Penny Hodge and husband, Ray, Clover, SC, much loved great grandson, Dylan Cole Hodge, her sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Hagy and husband, Charles, Watauga, TN, Mrs. Evelyn Lowe, Damascus, VA and Mrs. Dorcas Saltz, Abingdon, VA, one brother, Mr. Louis Camper, Abingdon, VA, numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be conducted Wednesday December 10, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. at the graveside in Forest Hills Memory Gardens with Rev. John E. Massey, Jr., officiating.
There will be no visitation in the funeral home.
Those attending the service are asked to assemble at the cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials can be made to the Amercian Cancer Society, P. O. 246, Abingdon, VA 24212 or to the charity of your choice.
James H. Fulbright
Major James H. Fulbright, U. S. Marine Corp,(Retired), age 86 died Saturday December 6, 2003 in the Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Major Fulbright served his country with distinction as a member of the U. S. Marine Corp for twenty-eight years. He completed tours of duty in Korea, Japan and Vietnam and also served in World War II.
Major Fulbright received the Navy Commendation Medal with Combat distinguishing
Device from Air Station Commanding Officer, Colonel Louis H. Steman. He received the citation for meritorious service and organizational ability as Aircraft Maintenance Officer of Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron 13, 1st Marine Air Craft Wing while in the Republic of Vietnam.
He was a member of the Walnut Grove Presbyterian Church , Bristol, VA.
Survivors include his wife, Harriet Dolinger Fulbright, a daughter, Barbara Fulbright
Finger and husband, John, Rock Hill, SC, a son, Jim Fulbright and wife, Glenda, Johnson City, TN, two sisters, Betty Jean Dawson and Bea Stephenson both of Henderson, Nevada.
The funeral service will be conducted Wednesday December 10, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. in the Farris Funeral Chapel with Rev. John Markel officiating.
Interment will follow in Knollkreg Memorial Park.
Military honors will be conducted by the Highlands Fellowship Veterans Honor Color Guard.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. in the funeral home.
Margaret McConnell
Sarah Margaret McConnell, 84, died Tuesday morning, December 9th, 2003, in Johnston Memorial Hospital.
Miss Sarah Margaret McConnell, of the Green Spring Community, was a retired school teacher, having taught in Virginia, North Carolina and Tennessee, most recently in the Kingsport, Tennessee system.
She was educated at Virginia Intermont, Radford University and Columbia University. She had talents in art, music, and writing. She enjoyed nature and was an avid gardener. A benefactor of social programs, she helped out those around her and provided homes for the needy.
A life long member of the Green Spring Presbyterian Church, she played the piano for churches and schools where she taught. She taught Sunday School and Bible School. She was devoted to the care of her mother during her mother’s long illness.
Preceding her in death were her parents, Guy and Mary Thomas McConnell, and her brothers, Fred A., Sr., and Marvin H. McConnell.
Surviving are one brother, Tom McConnell, three sisters-in-law, Amelia B. McConnell, Betty B. McConnell, and Edna S. McConnell, sixteen nieces and nephews, Mrs. Jim (Marilyn) Connor,
Westland, MI, Fred McConnell, Jr., Clermont, FL, Mrs. Terry (Mary) Hall, Clermont, FL, Mrs. Terry (Margaret) Ludlow, Fredericksburg, VA, David McConnell, Hixon, TN, Albert McConnell, Chilhowie, VA, Robert McConnell, Abingdon, VA, Julian McConnell, Abingdon, VA, Danny McConnell, Abingdon, VA, Mrs. David (Suzanne) Canter, Abingdon, VA, Mrs. Dale (Euna) McConnell, Abingdon, VA, Mrs. Walter (Sylvia) Keller, Abingdon, VA, Lynn McConnell, Abingdon, VA, Mrs. Doug (Amy) Lowe, Leesburg, VA, Ellen McConnell, Roanoke, VA, Benjamin McConnell, Roanoke, VA, thirty-two great nieces and nephews, and several great-great nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be conducted Thursday December 11, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. in the Green Spring Presbyterian Church with Reverend Lawrence Chapin and Dr. Charles McChesney officiating.
Interment will follow in the Green Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the church one hour before and after the service.
Honorary pallbearers will Lawrence Campany, James C. Thomas, Aubrey Brown, Sr., Guy Warner, Jimmy Price, Irma Lester, the Green Spring Presbyterian Church’s Care Committee and other loving members.
It was Miss McConnell’s wishes that in lieu of flowers, memorial be given to the Green Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund, 22007 Green Spring Church Road, Abingdon, VA 24211, or to the Senior Citizens of Abingdon, 300 Senior Drive, Abingdon, VA. 24210 or to Meals on Wheels.
Juanita K. Smith
Mrs. Juanita K. Smith, 97, of Meadowview died Tuesday December 9, 2003 at Johnston Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Smith was born May 29, 1906 in Washington County to the late Walter J. and Minnie Hope Keller. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, VA, a homemaker and a member of Meadowview United Methodist Church.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Russell T. Smith, Sr.; two brothers, Frank Keller and Blair Keller, Sr.; one sister, Naomi Grant.
Survivors include one son: Russell “Tommy” Smith, Jr. and wife Helen of Meadowview; two granddaughters: Karen Leah Smith and Debra Lynn Smith both of Meadowview; several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to express a special thank you to Robin Smith and to all the staff of Grace Healthcare and also to the third floor staff at Johnston Memorial Hospital for the wonderful care extended to Mrs. Smith.
Funeral services will be held Friday December 12, 2003 at 2:00 P. M. at Farris Funeral Chapel. Rev. Harry Hight and Rev. Katye Fox will officiate. Interment will follow in Knollkreg Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be: Sam Ryburn, Eddie Gray, Sam Vaughan, Ned Hayter, Renalda Carter, and Harold Farris.
The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6-8 P. M. at the funeral home.
Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to the memorial fund of Meadowview United Methodist Church 29043 Walker Lane Meadowview, VA 24361.
Danny E. Osborne
Mr. Danny Everett Osborne, Sr., 56 of Glade Spring died Wednesday December 10, 2003 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Mountain Home, TN.
A native and life long resident of Washington County, Danny served in the United States Marine Corps. He did two tours of duty in Vietnam, receiving the Purple Heart and many other distinguished metals. He was retired from the Washington County School Board and was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Grace Trivett Osborne; his son, Danny Everett Osborne, Jr.; his brother, Ronnie Osborne, Sr.; his sister: Peggy Osborne.
Survivors include his father: R. M. Osborne of Damascus; two sons: David Osborne and wife Sherri; Michael Osborne and wife Susan; one daughter: Melissa Akers and husband Darren all of Abingdon; one brother: Bob Osborne of Damascus; two sisters: Kay Seymore and husband Vernie of Abingdon; Claudine Owen and husband Henry of South Boston; one sister-in-law: Judy Osborne of Abingdon; four grandchildren: Darren Lee Akers, Chance Osborne, Lindsey Osborne and Tosha Megginson.
Funeral services will be held Saturday December 13, 2003 at 11:00 A. M. at Farris Funeral Chapel with Rev. John Massey officiating. Interment will be at Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus with military rites provided by Highlands Fellowship Veterans Honor Color Guard.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be: David Osborne, Darren Akers, Michael Osborne, Lee Deel, Lee Lane, Keith Street and M. D. Reed.
Honorary pallbearers will be: Kermit DeBord, R. W. Osborne and Michael Seymore.
Darlene S. Harmon
Mrs. Darlene Stinson Harmon of Bristol departed this life and went to be with her Lord whom she praised every day of her life.
Mrs. Harmon was born in Russell County to the late Troy Remley Stinson and Susie Honaker Stinson. She was a self-employed realtor/broker and the owner and operator of Harmon and Associates. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Leonard Harmon; one son, David Harmon of Bristol, Va; sisters and brothers-in-law: Mr. Claude (Meddrice) Harris of Rosedale; Mrs. Jesse (Patty) Harmon of Lebanon; Mrs. Eddie (Regina) Smith of Elk Garden; sisters-in-law: Mrs. Paul (Nell) Hanson of Albert Lea, MN; Mrs. Ted (Mary) Linkous of Bristol, VA; Rachel Hawks of Kingsport, TN; Mrs. John (Peggy) Nininger of Louisville, KY; Maxine Harmon of Lebanon, VA; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday December 14, 2003 at 3:00 P. M. at The Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service. Rev. Darrell Harmon will officiate. Entombment will follow in Colonial Chapel Mausoleum at Forest Hills Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers will be: Brian Harmon, Drew Harmon, Brady Linkous, Brad Hawks, Dennis Harris, Eddie Smith and Bryan Silvis.
Honorary pallbearers will be: Ed Richardson, Paul Phipps, Fred Bellamy, Charles Lowry and members of Bristol Virginia Realtors Association.
The family will receive friends beginning at 6:00 P. M. at The Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service.
Richard J. Russell
Richard James Russell, 52, Myrtle Beach, S.C. died unexpectedly Thursday, December 11, 2003. He was born and raised in Washington County, VA. He is the son or Richard Russell of Abingdon, Virginia.
James was self-employed. He was preceded in death by his mother, Hattie Wilson Russell and brother, David Russell.
Survivors include his wife Gloria Russell, Myrtle Beach, SC; son, Richard James Russell, Jr., Bristol, TN; two daughters, Juanita Lester Carver, Camp May, NJ; April Dawn Carver, Drexel, NC; one step-daughter, Tracey Huchel; two brothers, Emmett Russell, Bristol, TN; Larry Russell, Hudson, NC; one sister, Mildred Rosenbalm Bradshaw, Abingdon, VA and several grandchildren.
At his request, James will be cremated.
Robert R. Cook
Mr. Robert “Bob” Roy Cook, age 51, died Thursday, December 11, 2003 at the Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN.
Born in Smyth County on July 13, 1952, he was a son of the late Joseph Harrison Cook and Ellen Norris Cook Bob was a member of the Alvarado Bible Church.
He is survived by his brother Joseph H. Cook and wife Sandy of the Alvarado Community; three sisters, Charlotte Ward and husband Pete of Abingdon; Susan Carol Sutphin and husband Mason of Eden, NC; Betty Lyons and husband Benny of Marion, VA; three nephews, three nieces and several special great nieces and great nephews.
The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, December 14, 2003 in the Old Glade Presbyterian Church with Brother Donald Denton officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Casket bearers will be Richard Guinn, Dewey Sweet, Craig Milhorne, Dean Smith, Dave Freeman, and Bobby Wilson.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 P.M., Saturday at the funeral home.
Bertie Mae Scott
Bertie Mae Scott, age 70, died Saturday, December 13, 2003 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.
She was born on August 23, 1933 in Washington County and was a daughter of the late Wyndham Johnson and Edna Short Johnson. Bertie was a member of Blackwell’s Chapel Union Church.
She is survived by a foster daughter, Linda Wolfe of Emory, VA; four step children, Frances D. Hockett and Ralph E. Scott both of Emory, VA; Mary C. Willey of Dover, DE and Charles W. Scott of Camp Hill, PA; three sisters, Pauline E. Poston of Glade Spring, VA; Sadie Ruth Eldridge of Meadowview, VA and Lillian O. Hayden of Chilhowie, VA; eleven grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.
The funeral service will be conducted at 11 A.M., Tuesday, December 16, 2003 at the graveside in Blackwell’s Chapel Cemetery with Rev. Scott Spence officiating. .
Casket bearers will be Eddie Arnett, Doug Hardin, Allen Rush, Joe Scott, Curtis Scott, Clyde Scott, Mike Hoback and Bill Farris.
Those attending the service are asked to assemble at the cemetery
by 10:50 AM Tuesday.
In keeping with the wishes of Bertie, there will be no viewing or visitation at the funeral home.
James G. West
MR. JAMES GRANT WEST, age 62, died Sunday, December 14, 2003 at his home. He was born in Harlen County, Kentucky and had lived in Richlands, Virginia before moving to Abingdon. He was a former Federal Mine Inspector and a retired coal mines operator. He was a member of the Painter Creek Church of Christ. He is survived by:
His wife, Magdalene (Maggie) West
Three sons, James Gregory West and wife, Carmen of Lebanon, Va.
Donald Grant West and wife, Chris of Richlands, Va.
Roger West of Kodak, Tennessee.
A daughter, Cynthia Carol West Lish and husband, Kelly of Morristown, Tenn.
A brother, Arthur (Buddy) West and wife, Betty of Merritt Island, Fla.
A sister, Judith Ann Asher of Hyden, Ky.
Grandchildren, Gregory Seth West, Dustin Wilny West, Kyle West, Chesney Anne Lish and Calin McKinnley Lish
Step grandchild, Richard L. Crabtree and many loved nieces and nephews
A funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, December 17, 2003, at 1:00 PM in the Painter Creek Church of Christ with Mr. Richard Gaminde officiating. Entombment will follow in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum at Knollkreg Memorial Park. Mr. West will be taken to the church at 5:00 PM Tuesday where the family will receive friends from 6 – 8 PM and a song service will be held. Pallbearers will be Robert Nichols, David Hicks, Doug Stacy, Jeremy Johnson, Gordon Asher and Kent Asher. Honorary pallbearers will be James Ling and Wayne Smith. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Painter Creek Church of Christ, P. O. Box 852, Abingdon, VA 24212.
Jessie B. Hutton
MRS. JESSIE B. HUTTON, age 84, died Saturday, December 13, 2003 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. She was born in Bluefield, West Virginia and had lived most of her life in Glade Spring, Virginia. She was a member of the McCall’s Gap Presbyterian Church and preceded in death by her husband, James D. Hutton, II. She is survived by:
One son, James D. Hutton and wife, Phyllis of Meadowview, Va.
Two daughters, Willa Hamilton and husband, Art of Glen Rock, Penn.
Delores Wagner and husband, Franklin of Glade Spring, Va.
A sister, Rebecca Dawson of Princeton, West. Va.
6 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren
A funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, December 16, 2003, at 7:00 PM in the Farris Funeral Chapel with Rev. Eugene Baldwin officiating. A committal service will be held Wednesday at 11:00 AM at the Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 – 7 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Those attending the committal service are to meet at the cemetery
before the service. Pallbearers will be Charles Wood, George Owens, Jimmy Hutton, Michael Smith, Randy Sutherland, Wayne Adams.
Vivian L. Sandefur
Mrs. Vivian Louise Glass Sandefur, age 76, passed away Tuesday December 16, 2003 in the Johnston Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Sandefur had been employed at the Glade Spring Elementary School with twenty-one years of service and was a member of the Glade Spring Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, John W. Sandefur,Sr., a son, John W. Sandefur, Jr., and wife, Charlene, Waldorf, MD, three daughters, Ann Frye and husband, Ron, McMinnville, TN, Mary Lynn Preston and husband, Grey, Meadowview, VA, Kathy Trent and husband, Dean, Glade Spring, VA, three brothers, William Glass and wife, Margie, Hawkinsville, KY, James Edward Glass and wife, Jody, Lyn, Massachusetts, Robert Glass and wife, Edna, High Point, NC, four sisters, Helen Defriece, Nashville, TN, Mildred Jackson, Bristol, TN, Joyce Forrester, Crownsville, MD, Barbara Scott and husband, Ralph, Meadowview, VA,
five grandsons, three granddaughters, three great granddaughters, two great grandsons.
Special friends, Ben and Mattie Heath.
The funeral service will be conducted Thursday December 18, 2003 at 8:00 p.m. in the Glade Spring Baptist Church with Rev. Stephen A. Turner officiating.
The committal graveside service will be conducted Friday December 19, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. in the Mount Rose Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Rowland, Freddie Dean Trent, Jr., Jessie Trent, Tim Frye, Daniel Preston, Chad Sandefur.
Flowers will be welcomed or memorials may be made to Glade Spring Volunteer Life Saving Crew, P. O. Box 59, Glade Spring, VA 24340 or to the Family Center at the Glade Spring Baptist Church, P. O. Box 367, Glade Spring, VA, 24340.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at the church.
Wayne Alton Crosswhite
Mr. Wayne Alton Crosswhite, age 62, went to be with the Lord on December 17, 2003.
Wayne was born June 21, 1941 in Washington County, Virginia to the late Lawry and Grace Rhudy Crosswhite. A brother, James Crosswhite and an infant daughter, Patricia Crosswhite, also preceded him in death.
He was a very special, loving, caring husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all who knew him. He will be greatly missed. Wayne was an active and faithful member of the Little Rock Baptist Church.
Wayne was employed with Royal Moulding Limited, Atkins, VA.
Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Mildred Crosswhite, daughters, Melissa Wix of the home, Wanda Lloyd and special son-in-law, Gary, Glade Spring, VA, His grandchildren, which were his pride and joy, Matthew and Brittany Lloyd, brothers, Graham, Glenn and Edward Crosswhite all of Baltimore, MD, Fred Crosswhite and wife, Sylvia, Saltville, VA, sisters, Ruby Nelson and husband, Charlie, Columbia, SC, Marie Ellison and husband, Mac, Clarksville, TN, Mattie Burgess, Union City, TN, Patricia McGhee, Chilhowie, VA, several nieces, nephews and a host of dear friends.
The funeral service will be conducted Sunday December 21, 2003 at 2:00 p.m. in the Little Rock Baptist Church with Brother Buster Mullins and Dr. Donald L. Paxton officiating. Rev. Mahlon Wyatt will serve as honorary pastor. Interment will follow in the Rush Creek Cemetery.
Wayne’s casket will be open at the church one hour before the service
Pallbearers will be Ken Crosswhite, Steve Crosswhite, Sammy Heath, William Widner, Dennis Widner, Jackie Widner, John Walls, Joe Widner, Jr.,
Honorary pallbearers will be Eddie Widner, Jody Zeistost and the men of Little Rock Baptist Church.
The family would like to give a special thanks to Dr. Forrest Swann, Chaplain James Sheets and nurses from three east at the UVA Hospital.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 6-9 p.m. in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Little Rock Baptist Church, 36242 Loves Mill Road, Glade Spring, VA 24340.
Danny Lee Childress
Mr. Danny Lee Childress, 63, of Kingsport died Tuesday Dec. 16, 2003 at Wellmont Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport.
A native of Washington County, VA, Mr. Childress was the son of the late Hurley and Carrie Davenport Childress. He was the owner of C and H Rentals in Kingsport.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy Childress and a son, Jeffrey Childress both of Bristol, TN, sisters-in-law, Shirley Wagner, Glade Spring, VA and Helen Smith, Meadowview, VA, a brother-in-law, Tommy Smith, Meadowview, VA, several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held on Friday Dec. 19, 2003 at 6:00 P. M. at Farris Funeral Chapel with Cathy Wilson-Parker officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
A committal service will be held Saturday Dec. 20, 2003 at 12:00 P. M. at Knollkreg Memorial Park Mausoleum. Interment will be in Knollkreg Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Francisco Martinez, Alan bracken, Ron Bevins, Rick Leslie, Robbie Clemons, Travis Flamm, David Grizzel, Sam Johnson, Rick Hall and Jerry Sloan
Virginia A. Necessary
Mrs. Virginia Alice Martin Necessary, age 92, died Wednesday, December 17, 2003 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.
She was a native of Tannersville, VA and had lived in Washington County, over thirty years. Mrs. Necessary attended Meadowview United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Necessary; a son, Bob Necessary; a daughter-in-law, Irene B. Necessary, a daughter, Dolores Necessary, her parents, six brothers, and three sisters.
She is survived by her grandchildren: Tom Necessary of Abingdon, Jeff Necessary of Surfside Beach, SC and Kim Necessary Worley of Roswell, GA; her great grandchildren: Lance, Connor, and Brooke Worley of Roswell, GA and Hayley Necessary of Abingdon, VA; two sisters; Betty Lezzer of Berkley Springs, WV and Jane Martin of Lynchburg, VA; several beloved sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law and nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, December 20, 2003 in the Farris Funeral Chapel with Rev. Harry Hight and Rev. Katye Foxe. Private burial services will follow at Mt. Rose Cemetery.
Casket Bearers will be Phillip Martin, Jerry Price, Dave Martin, Steve Martin, Don Necessary and Mike Hymes.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM, Friday at the funeral home.
Evelyn J. Grant
Evelyn June Grant, age 77, of the Bethel Community, went home to be with the Lord On Thursday, December 18, 2003 in Johnston Memorial Hospital after a brief illness.
Born on June 6, 1926, she was the loving daughter of the late Frank Grant and Lettie Maiden Grant. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Lacy Marshall Grant. She was a member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church and attended Temple Baptist Church in Abingdon.
She is survived by two sisters Edith Whittaker of Abingdon; Vivian Parker and husband Fred of Abingdon; a brother Frank Grant and wife Pauline of Bristol, VA; nieces, Eula Grant (her caregiver), Louise Dye, Shirley Rhoten, Mary Schunke, Betty Gayle McCall, Martha Ann Keesee, Kathy Trivett, Trish Estep, nephews, Bob Grant, John Grant, Bill Grant, Jim Grant, Tim Grant, Freddie Parker, Frankie Gene Whittaker and Rick Trivett, two special great-nephews, who helped take care of her, Thomas and David Waugh and several other great nieces and nephews as well as several great- great nephews.
The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M., Sunday, December 21, 2003 at the Temple Baptist Church with Rev. John W. Price and Rev. Robert Thornton officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Casket bearers will be selected from family members. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until the time of service at the church. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Spike and Georgia Nickols who transported her to church each week. Thanks also to all the people at Temple Baptist Church who made her feel so special and loved. In place of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to Temple Baptist Church, 15157 Inspiration Drive, Abingdon, VA 24210 or the Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery Fund, 19391 Bethel Drive, Abingdon, VA 24210.
William K. Sykes
Mr. William Kenneth Sykes, age 65, beloved husband, father and grandfather, passed away Friday, December 19, 2003 in the Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Kenneth was born March 24, 1938 in Russell County, VA. He received an honorable discharge from the U. S. Army and was a longtime member and deacon of the Midway Baptist Church. He retired from the United Parcel Service with 31 years of service. He was an avid hunter, gardener and fisherman.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Henry and Georgia Hazel Nash Sykes,
Brothers, Arvil Eugene Sykes and Clyde Ellis Sykes.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Yvonne Sykes, two daughters, Pam Williams and husband, Dave, Lisa Johnson and husband, Greg, two sons, Doug Sykes and wife, Julie and Stephen Sykes, sisters-in-law, Froncie Sykes and Shirley Sykes, grandchildren, Jessica Sykes, Meghan Sykes, Jordon Johnson, step-grandchild, Rachel Johnson.
The funeral service will be conducted Monday December 22, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. in the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service (located on the grounds of Forest Hills Memory Gardens, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA) with Rev. Dexter Terry and Rev. Mr. Harry Hall officiating.
Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Doug Sykes, Stephen Sykes, Dave Williams, Mike Sykes, Greg Johnson, David Sykes.
The family will receive friends Sunday December 21, 2003 from 6-8 p.m. at the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service.
Flowers will be welcomed or memorials may be made to American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 246 Abingdon, VA 24212.
The Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA is serving the Sykes family.
Ruby E. Wilson
Mrs. Ruby E. Wilson, age 76, died Thursday, December 18, 2003, at the Select Specialty Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, Virginia and attended Outreach for Christ Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ray Wilson. She is survived by
A son, Ralph E. Wilson and wife, Teresa of Abingdon, Va. A daughter, Ruth Burke of Abingdon, Va.;
A brother, Paul Warden of El Paso, Texas; Three sisters, Dorothy Blackwell of Bristol, Va, Sue Hearl of Bassett, Va., Yvonne Blevins of Wilmington, Delaware; Two grandchildren, Lisa Banks of Atlanta, Ga. And Charles Ray Wilson of Abingdon, Va.; Two step grandchildren, Hope Winters of Damascus, Va. and Gary Gregory of Abingdon, Va.
A funeral service will be conducted Monday December 22, 2003, at 2:00 PM in the Farris Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dennis Banks and Rev. Rick Wyatt officiating. Burial will follow in the
Knollkreg Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 6 – 9 PM Sunday night at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Buddy Parris, Michael Blackwell, Jeff Widener, Giles Burke, Steven Gregory and Tommy Winters.
Honorary pallbearers will be the employees of 3-W at Bristol Regional Medical Center and Dr. David Thompson.
The family would like to thank Esther Poff for all her help and assistance in the care of Mrs. Wilson.
Ella Mae Roark
Mrs. Ella Mae Roark, age 96, died Friday December 19, 2003 at Grace Health Care. She was a native of Ashe County, North Carolina and was the widow of Wint Roark.
Survivors include 3 sons: Winford Roark, Jr., Barton Roark and Glenn Roark all of Abingdon.; 2 brothers: Walter Salmons, Mtn. City, TN and Elmer Salmons, Oxford, PA.; 1 sister: Oladale Salmons of North Carolina.; 7 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ella Mae Roark will be held at 4 PM Monday, December 22, 2003 at Farris Funeral Chapel with Pastor Jason Nunley officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens.
The family will receive friends Monday from 1 PM until service time at Farris Funeral Service.
Pallbearers: Jimmy Hardwick, Claude Roark, Derick Kestner, Alen David Shepherd, Zackery Shepherd and Jacob Shepherd.
Fred K. Kennedy
MR. FRED KENNETH KENNEDY, age 67, died Tuesday, December 16, 2003, at his home.
He was a lifelong resident of Washington County, Va.
He is survived by: One son, Doug Kennedy of Abingdon, Va.; Two daughters, Beverly Manel and Dawn Kennedy both of Abingdon, Va.; Two brothers, Bobby Kennedy of Bristol, Tenn., Jack Kennedy of Waterford, Michigan; Two sisters, Ruth Duty of Abingdon, Va., Elsie Vittetoe of Bluff City, Tenn.
A graveside service will be held Monday, December 22, 2003, at ________ in the Hite Cemetery with Rev. Lester Sexton officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Family and friends are to meet at the cemetery
before the service.
Pallbearers will be Kasey Rasnake, Mike Mitchell, Mike Wise, Larry Webb, James Widener, Ronnie Duty, Jackie Webb, Bobby Wayne Patrick and William Alexander.
Honorary pallbearers will be Doug Leonard, Kenny Woods and Austin Atwell.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the family.
Joseph McKee Colley
Mr. Joseph McKee Colley, 79 of Abingdon died Friday December 19, 2003 at Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion.
A native of Saltville, Mr. Colley spent most of his life in Richmond. He moved to Abingdon in 1991. He was a World War II Navy Veteran and was a welder.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Licata Colley.
Survivors include two brothers: Wiley Colley of Marion; Al Colley of Suwanee, GA; one sister: Lois Tolbert of Saltville.
A graveside service will be held Tuesday December 23, 2003 at 10:00 A. M. at Elizabeth Cemetery in Saltville.
There will be no viewing or visitation at the funeral home.
John Marshall Grant
John Marshall Grant, age 58, went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 20, 2003 at his home in Rantoul, Illinois after a lengthy illness. He was born March 18, 1945, the son of the late Marshall and Eleanor Grant of Abingdon. He was raised in the Bethel Community and was a member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include 1 daughter: Deborah Lynn Cooper and Husband Randy of Easley, SC; 1 son: Jonathan Marcus Grant of Rantoul, IL; his loving companion and caregiver: Rosie Draves of Rantoul, IL
4 brothers: Bob Grant and wife Melinda of Whitehouse, Ohio; Bill Grant and wife Nellie of Bristol, TN; Jim Grant and wife Mary of Torrance, CA and Tim Grant and wife Gail, Abingdon, VA
4 sisters: Louise Dye and husband Homer, Eula Grant, Shirley Rhoten all of Abingdon; Mary Gaye Schunke and husband Neil of Marion, NC, one grandson, Brent Cooper; Several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services for John Marshall Grant will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, December 26, 2003 in the Farris Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Bethel Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Scott Gobble, Randall Gobble, Kelly Waugh, David Waugh, Brent Cooper, Junior Grant, Neil Schunke, Jeff Hensley
The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2:00 PM Friday, December 26, 2003 at Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Presbyterian Church.
The family would like to recognize and thank Rodney Bergman as a friend and neighbor for the care he give Mr. Grant.
Willa Gray "Gay" Merritt
Willa Gray “Gay” Merritt, age 73, passed away on Saturday, December 20, 2003 at the Wellmont Hospice House after a courageous battle with cancer. She will be greatly missed but fondly remembered.
Born on August 13, 1930 in Wayland, Kentucky, she was the daughter of the late Ollie and Gypsy Elkins. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Helen Watkins.
After graduating from Bowling Green Business College, she married Jack D. Merritt and spent most of her married life in Grundy, VA before moving to Abingdon in 1995. While in Grundy, she was a bookkeeper, business manager, and she was active in Girl Scouts of America for many years. She was a member of the Grundy United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Jack D. Merritt, Sr.;
One son, J. David Merritt, Jr. and wife, Shirley of Abingdon, VA;
Two daughters, Lyn McCall and husband, George, Richlands, VA;
Lisa Silcox and husband, Jerry, Abingdon, VA; one sister, Phyllis
Catterall and husband, Logan, Springfield, VA; two brothers, Crit Elkins and wife Shirley,Cincinnati, Ohio, Doug Elkins and wife, Pat, Bronson, MI; grandchildren, J. D. Merritt, III, Lisalyn Merritt, Haley McCall, Connor McCall, Madelyn Silcox and Sophie Silcox along with several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Tuesday December 23, 2003 at the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service( located at 19415 Lee Highway). A private committal for the family will be held at a later date in Forest Hills Memory Gardens.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Abingdon Lions Club, P. O. Box 251, Abingdon, VA 24212 or to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 246, Abingdon, VA 24212.
The Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service. 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA is serving the family of Willa Gray Merritt.
Richard Arthur Beltz
Mr. Richard Arthur (Richie) Beltz, 28, of Abingdon died Friday December 19, 2003 at his home.
Richie was born Feb. 24, 1975 in Ogden, Utah. He had resided in Washington County for the past 23 years. He was a 1994 graduate of John Battle High School where he played on the football team. He was diagnosed with bipolar disorder commonly known as manic depression. On October 5, 2003, he was the subject of an article in the Bristol Herald Courier on life with bipolar. He became active in NAMI ( National Alliance for the Mentally Ill). He enjoyed helping people with mental illnesses and going to schools to speak with students about his condition. He was of the Lutheran faith and was a member of Lighthouse Clubhouse in Bristol.
The family wishes to thank Lighthouse Clubhouse for the impact they have made in Richie’s life.
He is survived by his parents: Dick and Kay Beltz; one sister: Kimberly Lynn Beltz of Bristol, VA; three uncles: James Beltz and Gary Beltz of Minnesota; Alexander Clark McKean of Florida.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday December 23, 2003 at 10:00 A. M. at Farris Funeral Chapel. The Reverend Craig R. Wylie will officiate. Sherry Falkner will deliver the eulogy. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens.
The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6-9 P. M. at Farris Funeral Service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Lighhouse Clubhouse 101 Solar Street Bristol, Virginia.
Maggie Ethel Cumbow
Mrs. Maggie Ethel Cumbow, age 94, died Monday, December 22, 2003, at the Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, Va. and a member of the Greendale Chapel. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ford W. Cumbow. She is survived by:
A daughter Mrs. Margaret Allen and husband, Spanion of Abingdon, Va.
A sister, Cleo Sluder of North Wilkesboro, N.C.
Grandchildren Amy Heath, Edwin Allen, David Allen and Justin Allen
Great grandchildren, Ethan Allen, Gavin Allen and Tristan Allen
A funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, December 23, 2003, at 8:00 PM in the Farris Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jerry Eggers & Rev. Doug Findley officiating. A committal service will be held Wednesday at 11:00 AM in the Knollkreg Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6:30 pm until the time of service. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Heath, John Baker and the men of Greendale Chapel.
Lillian Rush Lester
Mrs. Lillian Rush Lester, formerly of Abingdon, Va. claimed the promise of resurrection Sunday, December 21, 2003 at Stratford Hall Nursing Home in Richmond, Va. She was the wife of the late Frank Bundy Lester, a well known farmer in Washington County, Va. She was a member of the Shady Grove United Methodist Church in Mechanicsville, Va. She was preceded in death by one sister, Janie Briscoe and one brother, William V. Rush.
She is survived by; A daughter, Billie Lester Cassell and son-in-law, Boyd B. Cassell of Mechanicsville, Va.; A son, Jack C. Lester and wife, Peggy of Bristol; Sisters, Lynn Minnick (her twin) of Abingdon, Monnie Briscoe of Green Springs; One sister-in-law, Golda Rush of Abingdon; Grandchildren, Karen Cassell Hoard and husband Larry of Mechanicsville Donald B. Cassell of Canton, Georgia, Martha Lester of Bristol, Thomas F. Lester and wife, Mary Jean of Colonial Heights, Virginia, Jackie Lester and Billy Lester both of Bristol; Six great grandsons and one great granddaughter.
A graveside service will be conducted Saturday, December 27, 2003 at 2:00 PM in the Knollkreg Memorial Park with Rev. Jerry Eggers officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6 – 9 PM Friday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Jack Briscoe, Bill Briscoe, Don Minnick, Bill Rush, Robert Cruise, Frankie Whittaker, Mike Carty and Charles Carmack.
Gae Crowe Winesett
Mrs. Gae Crowe Winesett,, age 78, died Tuesday, December 23, 2003 at the Bristol Wellmont Hospice House.
She was born on March 5, 1925 in Washington County, Virginia to the late J. W. Crowe and Maggie Buchanan Crowe. She had lived most of her life in Washington County, was a retired employee of the Buster Brown Company and was a longtime member of the Friendship Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, C. E. Winesett; four daughters: Jo Davis and husband Howard, Andrea Newman and husband Fred, Sandra Heath and husband Glenn all of the Friendship Community, and Tracy Coggins and husband Berry of Gray, TN; seven grandchildren; Eddie Davis, Anna Newman, Jeremy Weaver, Cathy Newman, Jeremiah Weaver, Charlie Coggins and Kasey Coggins; three great grandchildren; Sydney, Christopher and Seth.
The funeral service will be conducted at 3:15 P.M., Friday, December 26, 2003 at the graveside in Mt. Olivet Cemetery with Rev. David Sizemore officiating. Interment will follow.
The family will receive friends from 1 – 3 P.M., Friday at the Friendship Baptist Church. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to the Bristol Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steel’s Road, Bristol, TN 37620.
Gladys Irene Hogg
Mrs. Gladys Irene Gray Hogg, 85, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday Dec. 23, 2003 at home.
Mrs. Hogg was born on April 18, 1918 in Acme, West Virginia to the late Marshall Gray and Mollie Harlow Gray. She was reared in Summersville, WV and married Hiram Hogg who was a native of Roxanna, KY. She had resided in Abingdon since 1976 coming from Fayetteville, West Virginia. She was a homemaker, mother and wife and a member of Scenic Park Baptist Church.
Surviors include her husband, Hiram Hogg; three daughters: Debra Garland of Bristol, VA; Betty Reddy of Cocoa Beach, FL; Shirley Alvandian of Locust Grove, VA; two sisters: Sylvia Hale of Bristol, VA; Crinthia Crawford of Summersville, West Virginia; six grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Saturday December 26, 2003 at 12:00 Noon at Farris Funeral Chapel. Rev. Luke Martin and Rev. Austin Cook will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers will be: Lynn Sproles, Dallas Hayden, Michael Mumpower, Bob Mumpower, Cecil Mumpower and Ray Price.
Christina D. Henderson
Mrs. Christina Davenport Henderson, age 72, of the Lindell Community, passed away Wednesday December 24, 2003 in the Johnston Memorial Hospital.
Christina was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a member of the Lindell Church of Christ. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother and was preceded in death by her parents, Moody and Bessie Counts Davenport and a half-sister, Phyllis Browning.
Survivors include her husband, D. N. Henderson, a son, Eddie Henderson both of the Lindell Community, brothers, Tom Davenport and wife, Augustine, San Mateo, Florida, Kenneth Davenport and wife, Shirley, Hayter’s Gap, VA, Edmund Davenport and wife, Linda, Meadowview, VA, her twin sister, best friend and soul mate, Lorene McCray and husband, Ralph, Hayter’s Gap, VA,
Dorothy Malone and husband, Harold, Bristol, VA, Nellie Morris, Hayter’s Gap, VA and the late Robert Morris, grandchildren, Melissa Henderson and Bryan Henderson both of Emory University, Atlanta, GA.
The funeral service will be conducted Saturday, December 27, 2003 at 3:00 p.m. in the Farris Funeral Chapel.
Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens.
Flowers are welcomed and memorials can be made to the American Cancer Society, P. O. Box 246, Abingdon, VA 24212.
The family will receive friends Friday from 7-9 p.m. in the funeral home.
Cecil Mullins
MR. CECIL MULLINS, age 82, died Thursday, December 25, 2003, at the Wellmont Hospice House. He was born April 27, 1921 in Dickenson County, Virginia and moved to Bristol in 1965. He served in the U.S. Coast Guard as a seaman first class in World War II and later worked at the Clinchfield and Eastover Coal Mines until his retirement. Cecil was a member of the Clintwood Masonic Lodge and a faithful member of the First Freewill Baptist Church in Bristol. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Susan Lynn Price and a grandson, David Eugene Price. He is survived by
His wife of 57 years, Lena Stanley Mullins
A son, Kenneth Mullins and wife, Scyreathia of Fredericksburg, Va.
Two daughters, Princess Ann Coleman and husband, Tom of Abingdon, Va.
Rose Marie Deel and husband, David of Bristol, Va.
A brother, Linden Mullins of Clintwood, Va.
A sister, Ora Vanover of Sandusky, Ohio
Seven grandchildren and two great grandchildren
A funeral service will be conducted at Saturday, December 27, 2003, at 6:00 PM in the Farris Funeral Chapel with Rev. Darrell Pickle officiating. The family will receive friends following the service. A committal service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday at the Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Friends are asked to meet at the cemetery
before the service on Sunday. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele’s Road, Bristol, TN 37620 in his memory.
Don E. Hinchey
Don E. Hinchey, 59, passed away December 24, 2003.
He is survived by his wife, Thomasine L. Hinchey.Two sons and daughters-in-law: Don Evan and Jackie Hinchey and Barry Wayne and Kathy Hinchey of Hampton, Va.
A daughter and son-in-law; Lori and Danny Bigelow of Carmel, Maine
Two brothers and sisters-in-law; Blair and Lucille Hinchey and Garnett and Bonnie Hinchey of Abingdon, Va. A sister and brother-in-law; Janie Hinchey and Vernon Davis of Hampton, Va. A step son, William Branch of Mesquite, Texas. Eleven grandchildren. Two sisters-in-law, Willie Mae Dervin of Va. Beach and Shirley A. Johnson and her husband, Rolland, of Ft. Worth, Texas.
A funeral service will be conducted in Bethany Baptist Church on Tuesday, Dec. 30, 2003, at 11 A.M. Burial will be in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home, Lynnhaven Chapel, Monday from 7 to 9 PM
Obituary courtesy of Farris Funeral Service.
Kyle Varnet Bradley
Mr. Kyle Varnet Bradley, Jr., age 57, passed away, Friday, December 26, 2003, at his home. He was born in Saltville, Virginia, raised in Glade Spring, Virginia and lived in several areas while in the service. In 1984, he moved back to Washington County, Virginia. He served 11 ½ years in the U. S. Army during Vietnam. Kyle was a former employee of VDOT and attended the First Baptist Church. He is survived by:
His wife, Barbara A. Bradley
Two daughters, Leslie Ann Hammer and husband, Gary R. of Meadowview, Va.
Faith Bernice Bradley of the home
His mother, Annie Bradley of Glade Spring, Va.
Four brothers, David Bradley, James Bradley and William Bradley all of Glade Spring, Va.
Charles Bradley of Bristol, Va.
One grandson, Kylin R. Hammer
Several nieces, nephews and cousins
A funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, December 31, 2003, at 12 Noon in the Farris Funeral Chapel with Elder Gary Hammer, Elder Melvin Johnson and Elder Penny Greer officiating. Burial will follow in the National Cemetery in Mountain Home, Tennessee at 2:00 PM. The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 11:45 AM Wednesday at the funeral home. Friends will serve as pallbearers.
Charlie M. Pippin
Mr. Charlie M. Pippin, age 75, died Saturday, December 27, 2003 at Johnston Memorial Hospital.
Born on April 16, 1928 in Washington County, he was a son of the late Druie Pippin and Lilly Boardwine Pippin. He was a lifelong resident of the Greendale Community. Mr. Pippin was a U. S. Army Veteran. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman and dearly loved his dogs Rusty and Brownie.
He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Sarah Pippin; an aunt, Blanche Pippin of Bristol, VA; several nieces and nephews and dear friends.
The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Monday, December 29, 2003 in the Farris Funeral Chapel with Rev. Roger Hearl and Rev. Paul White officiating. Interment will follow in Knollkreg Memorial Park. Casket bearers will be Ernest Davenport, Michael Davenport, Mark Hagy, John Luttrell, Herbie Rutherford, and Greg Sykes. Honorary Casket bearers will be Don Maxfield, Bill South, Lewis Pippin, Alvin Sykes, Sam Davenport, Don Davenport , Buddy Gilbert, Jeff Kiser, Doug Trivett, Leonard Snead, Raymond Woodward, Danny Rock, Charlie Sluss, Junior Fleming, Carson Scott, Ballard Weddle and Thomas Hash. The family will receive friends from 6-9 PM Sunday at the funeral home.
Myrtle Durham McCall
Mrs. Myrtle Durham McCall, age 83, passed away Saturday, December 27, 2003, at the Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Tazewell County, Virginia and had lived in Abingdon 66 years. She was a member of the Rosedale Baptist Church and preceded in death by a son, Tommy McCall. Myrtle was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and enjoyed gardening especially working with her roses. She is survived by:
Her husband, Hobart M. McCall
Two sons, Jim McCall of Abingdon, Va.
Wayne McCall and wife, Priscilla of Abingdon, Va.
A grandson, Stuart McCall of Abingdon, Va.
A sister, Naomi Johnson of Abingdon, Va.
A funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, December 30, 2003, at 2:00 PM in the Farris Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jerry Eggers and Rev. Dr. Don Paxton officiating. Burial will follow in the Knollkreg Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 PM Monday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be John Durham, J. J. Durham, Joe Campbell, Ricky Buckles, Sonny Hagy, Michael Warren, Charlie Warren and Bobby Duff. Honorary pallbearers will be James Tweed, Don Fleenor, Bill Smith, Haskel Fogleman, Bill Hawkins, Douglas Mitchell, L.E. Litton, C. B. Taylor, Eddie Kestner, Bill Boyd, Ralph Large and the Deacon’s and Men’s Sunday School Class of Rosedale Baptist Church. The family would like to thank the staff of Greendale Home for the Aged and the Third floor staff of Johnston Memorial Hospital for all the care and concern given to Myrtle during her illness. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Alzheimer’s Association, 207 N. Boone St. Suite 1050, Johnson City, TN 37604 or the American Diabetes Association, P.O. Box 2680, North Canton, OH 44720.
Samuel Dale Wilson
Mr. Samuel Dale Wilson, age 54, passed away Thursday, December 25, 2003 at Johnston Memorial Hospital Emergency Room.
He had served in the U. S. Marines during Vietnam and attended the Watauga Chapel of Green Spring Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed his trips to Florida, gardening, nature and photography.
A memorial service and scattering of ashes will be held on Palm Sunday, April 4, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. on the Farm.
He is survived by several special friends.
There will be no visitation in the funeral home.
Alverta Mae Dennison
Mrs. Alverta Mae Dennison, 87, of Meadowview passed away Monday December 29, 2003 in the Russell County Medical Center.
Mrs. Dennison was born May 30, 1916 to Vance and Eve Tolliver. Alverta was a life long resident of Washington County. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Dale Wheeler; second husband, George T. Dennison, Sr.; two brothers: Charles and Ernest Tolliver and one son Robert R. Wheeler of Bristol.
Surviving are two sons: George T. Dennison, Jr. and wife Flora of Wise; Phillip W. Dennison and wife Brenda of Glade Spring; one daughter-in-law, Rita Wheeler of Bristol; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday December 31, 2003 at 3:00 P. M. at Farris Funeral Service. Rev. Rick Meade will officiate. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Baptist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be: Travis Owens, Johnny Dennison, Kevin McCracken, Carnell Cross, Dewey Wayne Davenport, Jr., and Sam Brewer.
Serving as an honorary pallbearer will be Dewey Wayne Davenport, Sr.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6-8 P. M. at Farris Funeral Service.
Eileen Virginia Hicks
Mrs. Eileen Virginia Mitchell Hicks, 68, of Hildebran, NC died Monday Dec. 29, 2003 at her home.
A native of Lebanon, VA, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Hagee and Daisy Virginia Alexander Mitchell. Mrs. Hicks was employed by Pellcare and was a member of Gods Grace Baptist Church in Hudson.
Survivors include her husband, Fonze T. Hicks; Three sons: Guy Daniel Blaylock, Jr. of Bristol, TN; Ronnie Lynn Blaylock of Stanley, NC; Micheal Wayne Blaylock of Jefferson City, TN; one daughter: Sayonara Marie Blaylock Johnson of Taylorsville, NC; two step sons: Kenneth Theodore Hicks of Valdese, NC; James Frank Hicks of Hildebran;two daughters: Katherine Mary Louise Hicks of Icard; Linda Hicks of Maggie Valley, NC; Three brothers: Carl Mitchell, Jr. of Wabash, IN; Billy H. Mitchell of Bristol, VA; Bobby Joe Mitchell of Bluff City, TN; Hazel Lee Light of Bristol, VA; nineteen grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
A graveside funeral service will be held Thursday Jan. 1, 2003 at 2:00 P. M. at Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Rev. Floyd Nelson will officiate.
The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7-9 P. M. at Farris Funeral Service.
Pallbearers will be: Derl Stevens, Ryan Headquist, Kenneth Hicks, Jimmy Hicks, Tommy Hicks and Allen Goins.
Joann T. Lloyd
Mrs. Joann Thomas Lloyd, age 68, died, Monday, December 30, 2003 at the Grace Health Care and Rehabilitation Center in Abingdon.
Born on August 23, 1935 in Washington County, she was a daughter of the late James Ted Thomas and Bessie Maxwell Thomas. She was preceded in death by her husband Garnett Preston Lloyd; two brothers, Ted Thomas and Ballard Thomas, and two sisters, Ruth McCray and Helen Griffitts. She was a member of the Mt. Carmel Christian Church in Meadowview.
Mrs. Lloyd is survived by seven sons; Michael Lloyd and Tommy Lloyd both of the home; Bobby Lloyd and wife Robin of Saltville, Gary Lloyd and wife Wanda of Glade Spring, David Lloyd and wife Betty Joe, Steven Lloyd and wife Connie all of Abingdon, and Donny Lloyd and wife Sue of Chilhowie; two sisters, Eunice Bott and Wanda Wilson both of Glade Spring; three brothers, Edd Thomas of Glade Spring, Fred Thomas of Groseclose, VA and Johnny Thomas of Saltville; eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Friday, January 2, 2004 in the Friendship Baptist Church with Rev. Mahlon Wyatt, Rev. Paul Jones and Rev. David Sizemore officiating. Interment will follow in the Rush Creek Cemetery. Casket bearers will be Harvey Widner, Kirby Lloyd, Kenny Carter, Benny Repass, Tracy Bott, Johnny Thomas, Eddie Widener and Robbie Thomas; Honorary Casket bearers will be Eddie Thomas, Kirby Lee Lloyd, Don Bott, Dale Wilson, Billy Wilson and Ronnie Wilson. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Michael or Tommy Lloyd at P.O. Box 18, Emory, VA 24327. Those wishing to send memories or messages of sympathy on line may do so by visiting http://www.farrisfuneralservice.com/. The family will receive from friends from 7-9 PM Thursday at the funeral home. Farris Funeral Service, 427 E. Main Street, Abingdon is serving the family of Mrs. Joann Thomas Lloyd.
Mary Hogan Canonico
Mrs. Mary Hogan Canonico, age 80, died Tuesday, December 30, 2003 at Wellmont-Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport. She was a native of Rockbridge County, VA and was a long time resident of Abingdon, VA. Mrs. Canonico earned a bachelors of science degree in nursing from Georgetown University. During her career, she served as a surgical trauma nurse and nursing administrator. She was a founding member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Abingdon and was preceded in death by her husband Stephen Canonico.
Survivors include 2 sons: John Canonico and wife Julie of Stafford, VA; Steve Canonico and wife Anna of Abingdon, VA
2 daughters: Susie Canonico and husband Kevin McKinney of Marion, NC; Patty Canonico and husband Bill Sybers, Saltville, VA
1 brother: Earl F. Hogan, Timonium, MD
5 grandchildren: Lindsey Lewis, Stephanie Canonico, Lena Ryan, Mary Katherine Canonico and Shelby Canonico. 2 great grandchildren: Stephen Lewis and Carmen Canonico. Additionally, she is survived by her best friend: Virginia Isbell.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Hogan Canonico will be held 3 PM Friday, January 2, 2004 at Christ the King Catholic Church in Abingdon with Father Paul Maier officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 PM to 3 PM Friday at the Church.
The family suggests memorial contributions to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105
Birdie Rose Curry
Mrs. Birdie Rose Curry, age 72, died Wednesday, December 31, 2003 in Johnston Memorial Hospital.
She was a native of Kentucky and was of the holiness faith. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Lawrence Braxton Sizemore and her second husband, Elvie J. Curry.
An infant son, Lawrence Braxton Sizemore, Jr., and a sister, Dollie Hall, also preceded her in death.
Survivors include a son, Edward Preston Sizemore, Princeton, W. VA, two daughters, Peggy Simmons and husband, Dwight, Winston-Salem, NC and Barbara McCracken and husband, David, Abingdon, VA, brothers, Jesse Lewallen, , Aiken, SC, Charles, Branan, Kistler, W. VA, Elbert Lee Lewallen, TN, Calvin Lewallen, TN, Silas Lewallen, Ohio, Arvel Lee Lewallen, TN, Henry Lee Lewallen, TN, sisters, Charlotte Cooper, Bristol, VA, Ella Mae Burgess, grandson, Scott Edawrd Sizemore, two great grandchildren, Kristin Rose and Preston Sizemore.
A funeral service will be conducted Friday January 2, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in the Farris Funeral Chapel with Pastor Jimmie Davidson and Pastor Thurman Chapman officiating.
Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Randy Camper, Johnny Pace, Charlie McCracken, Richard Robins, John Frye, John Stapleton. Honorary pallbearers will be Scott Edward Sizemore, Roy Cooper, Jr., Roy Cooper, Jason Cooper, Jimmy Hall and Julian Hall.
The family will receive friends Thursday January 1, 2004 from 6-8 p.m. in the funeral home.
Farris Funeral Service, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA is serving the Curry family.
Martin V. Bates
Mr. Martin Van Bates, 63, of Abingdon, died Wednesday Dec. 31, 2003 at Johnston Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Bates was born Feb. 14, 1940 in Jenkins, KY to the late Landis D. Bates and Mary L. Hayes Bates. He was a U. S. Army veteran and was stationed in Germany. He was retired from Columbus McKinnon Company after thirty years of service.
He was preceded in death by his parents, brothers and sister: Robert Bates, Dewey Bates, John Bates, Franklin Bates and Joyce Bates.
He is survived by his wife of 37 years: Arline Bates; brothers: Donald Bates; James (Tom) Bates both of Norton; Russell Bates of Virginia Beach; sisters: Mary Holcomb of Norton; Jean Hillman of Kingsport, TN; Jackie Hubbard of Martinsburg, WV; Dixie Cox of Coal City, WV; Ruth Puckett of Channelview, TX; Carrie Kilgore of Wise VA.
A graveside funeral service will be held Saturday January 3, 2004 at 11 A. M. at Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Mr. Donald Milligan will officiate.
The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7-9 P. M. at Farris Funeral Service.
Pallbearers will be nephews, family and friends.
Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to the Washington County Animal Shelter 27252 Porter Lane Abingdon, VA.
A special thank you to: Jack Wilson, Virgil Wimmer, Ralph Price, Charlie and Ruth Surber, Jerry and Della Arnold, Larry Ashley, Helen and Jane Bryant; nieces and nephews, especially Megan and Charlie; sister-in-law: Bernie Bates of Lilburn, GA; and Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Barr.
“We will miss you Marty.”
Anna Lee Call Wright
Mrs. Anna Lee Call Wright, 2012 Sherwood Drive, passed from this life on Wednesday, December 31, 2003.
She was born on August 3, 1929 in the Beaver Creek section of Smyth County, Virginia, the second of nine children of Rev. James Henry Call and Anna Blanche Call. In 1947, she married Roy Samuel Wright; they lived most of their 52 years together in Washington County, Virginia. Mr. Wright preceded his wife in death in September, 1999. She was also preceded in death by her father and a brother, Curtis Hufford Call.
Mrs. Wright was deeply spiritual and lived her life fearing the Lord and possessing the wisdom and understanding that comes delighting in His commandments. She was a righteous and gracious woman, full of love and compassion. She was a licensed cosmetologist and worked at Buster Brown children’s clothing. She taught Sunday School for many years, primarily at Mahanaim Untied Methodist Church. She was a member of Galilean Baptist Church. It was her expressed wish to be remembered as a good mother.
Mrs. Wright is survived by a daughter, Linda Wright Jernigan and husband, Dr. T. Watson Jernigan of Johnson City, TN; her mother, Anna B. Call of Chesapeake, VA; three sisters, Dorothy (Mrs. Ralph) Haynes of Cleveland, TN, Acquilla “Kit” Eldreth of Chesapeake, VA and Millie (Mrs. Joseph) Mansfield of Chesapeake, VA; four brothers, James H. Call, Jr. of Tabb, VA, Albert Roy Call of Newport News, VA, Arthur Boyd “Whitie” Call of Tabb, VA and Robert Paul Call of Abingdon, VA; three grandchildren, Dr. April Reed and husband Charles of Johnson City, TN, Rachel Acton and husband Ben of Decatur, GA and Jessica Grace Ann Jernigan of Emory, VA; two great grandchildren, Gabriel Edward Reed and McKinley Sue Anna Reed of Johnson City; she is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, January 3, 2004 in the Farris Funeral Chapel with Rev. Marvin Howard officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring, VA. Casket bearers will be selected from family and friends. The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. Saturday until the time of the service. The family would like to give special thanks to Dr. Guy Robins who never gives up on his patients and the staff at Appalachian Christian Village who exemplify Christian service, particularly to Sam G., Physical Therapist and sometime dance partner. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to the American Alzheimer’s Association, 207 N. Boone Street, Suite 1050, Johnson City, TN 37604.
