Edna Goodson Rust
EDNA GOODSON RUST, age 89, of Bristol, VA passed away Saturday, January 1, 2005 at Bristol Nursing Home. Mrs. Rust was originally from Danville, VA and had moved to Bristol in 1993. She was retired from Dan River Cotton Mills. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Rust, and a stepdaughter, Ann Necessary.
Survivors include her children, Franklin Goodson, of Virginia Beach, VA, Margaret Rice, of Providence, NC, and Nellie Dix, of NC; eleven stepchildren, Mary Kennedy, of Alvarado, VA, George Rust, Claude J. Rust, Margaret Casey, Geneva Graybeal, and Irene Childress, all of Abingdon, Ruth Ladd, of Greenville, MS, Brenda Johnson, of Bristol, TN, Elizabeth Roberts, Dorothy Robinette, and Bonnie Pippin, all of Bristol, VA; two brothers, Luther Large of Bristol, VA and Dewey Large, of Princeton,WV; and one sister, Bell Noe of Umatilla, FL.
A graveside service will be held Monday, January 3, 2005 at Forest Hills Memory Gardens at 3:30pm, with Rev. Walter Statzer officiating.
The family will receive friends Sunday from 6-8pm at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Shiloh Freewill Baptist Church, 21508 Benhams Rd., Bristol, VA or to Alzheimer' s Association of Northeast Tennessee, 207 N. Boone St., Johnson City, TN 37604.
Bonnie Ann Dye
Mrs. Bonnie Ann Dye, age 60, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2005 in the Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. Bonnie was born and raised in Washington County, VA and had lived most of her life in Bristol. She was a loving mother and a devoted housewife. She was a member of the Blackwell Chapel Union Church and was preceded in death by her parents, David William and Kate Moore Scott.
Survivors include her husband, Charles H. Dye, Sr., a son, Charles Dye, Jr., a daughter, Patricia Dye Bailey all of Bristol, VA, a sister and her husband, Hazel and Richard Blackwell, Edison, N.J., loving pet, Sampson.
The funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, January 4, 2005 at 6:00 p.m. in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Brother Ronnie Matney officiating.
Pallbearers will be Howard Dye, Richard Denzau, Brian Horton, Bobby Dye, Jim Edgeworth, Bobby Cuddy, Allen McNew.
The committal graveside service will be conducted Wednesday, January 5, 2005 at 10:00 a.m. in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Please assemble at the funeral home by 9:30 a.m. for the procession to the cemetery.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, P. O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058.
The family will receive friends Tuesday immediately following the service.
Jack Arrington
Mr. Andrew Jackson ' Jack' Arrington II, age 75, died Sunday, January 2, 2005 on his farm.
Born on October 29, 1929, Jack was a son of the late Andrew Jackson ' Andy' Arrington and Nannie Sutherland Arrington. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Page Thomas Arrington, three sisters Betty Hawthorne, Leona McAmis and Buenos Cornett. Jack was a resident of the Lodi Community in Washington County and was a ' ole time' farmer and believed in the ' ole time' way of doing things and especially his farm work with his mules.
Survivors include a daughter, Ava Warren and husband Jeff of the Lodi Community; two sons, Pride Arrington and wife Tracy and Jackson Arrington and wife Sandy all of the Lodi Community; two brothers, Duard Arrington of Abingdon and Tom Arrington of the Lodi Community; two sisters, Rosie Dunn and Shirley Bordwine both of Abingdon, VA; a dear friend, Ms. Carrie Price of Damascus; three grandsons and three granddaughters.
A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, January 5, 2005 in the Rock Spring Cemetery with Rev. Charles E. ' Jody' Blevins officiating. Interment will follow the service. Friends and casketbearers attending the service are asked to assemble at the cemetery
by 10:50 A.M. Wednesday.
Casketbearers will be Jim Reid, Wayne Rector, Ralph Sullivan, Bill Trent, Lee Arrington, and Joe McConnell. Honorary casket bearers will be Earnest Copenhaver, June Copenhaver, C. B. Reece. Jess Overbay, Bud Price and Doug Cornett.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 \endash 8:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service or any time at the home of is son, Pride Arrington, 18329 Beech Grove Road, Glade Spring, VA.
In place of flowers the family has asked that memorial donations be made to the Shriner' s Children' s Orthopedic Hospital, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605.
Kathleen Fields Childers
Mrs. Kathleen Fields Childers, age 77, went to be with her savior and friend, The Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, January 3, 2005.
Born on January 1, 1928 in Russell County, Virginia, Kathleen was a daughter of the late Carless Fields and Lucy Mae Kennedy Fields. Kathleen was of the Christian faith and attended the Greendale Chapel Church .
Survivors include her husband, Elmer Childers; a son, David Childers of Abingdon; three sisters, Rose Ellen Leedy and Trula Fields both of Abingdon and Tiny Bumgarner and husband Ben of Lebanon, VA; special friends, Linda Rogers, David Leedy, Chris Leedy, Jean Calloway and Jim Calloway. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be conducted at 8:00 P.M., Wednesday, January 5, 2005 in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Rev. Jerry Eggers officiating. Interment and committal service will be at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, January 6, 2005 in Forest Hills Memory Gardens.
Casket bearers will be Ben Bumgarner, Larry Miller, David Leedy, Allen Musick, Chris Leedy and _______________.
A funeral procession will leave the funeral home at 1:40 P.M. Thursday to go to the cemetery.
Lillie Belle Mumpower Puckett
Mrs. Lillie Belle Mumpower Puckett, age 86, passed from this life, Sunday, January 2, 2005 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital following a long illness.
She was born December 27, 1919 to late Calvin M. and Addie Reynolds Mumpower. Preceding her in death were her husband of 67 years, Everett Matthew Puckett, a son, Bobby Lee Puckett, a sister, Mabel M. Lemmons and a brother Roy B. Mumpower. Lillie Belle and Everett loved and attended the Old Primitive Baptist Church. She also loved and appreciated all those who came to the house to sing the old Hymns for them.
She is survived by one brother, Gene Mumpower and wife Kitty, of Maryville, Tenn; two sisters, Dorothy M. Taylor of Broadford, Va. and Sue Addington and husband, Karl of Kingsport, Tenn.; her son, Edward Alvin Puckett and wife, Scarlett, Glade Spring, Va. ; two daughters, Doris Ann Cuddy and husband, Jimmy of Bristol, Va. and Frances (Frankie) Malcolm and husband, Gene of Bristol, Va.
In this union are nine grandchildren; David (Janice) Malcolm, Matt Puckett, Eric (Mandy) Puckett, Sandra (Eric) Joines, Lancer (Crissy) Cuddy, Christopher (Judy) Puckett, Michael Puckett, Amy Malcolm, Bradley Malcolm(Rebecca).
There are eight grand children, Jared Malcolm, Kimberly Puckett, Dakota Puckett, Eric Puckett II, Tyler Puckett, Ethan Puckett, Lancer Cuddy, Jr. and Levi Joines. The family of Lillie Belle would like to express sincere gratitude to very special caring and loving nieces, nephews and family members during their time of need.
The graveside service will be held Thursday, January 6, 2005 at 11:00 AM in the Rush Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with song and prayer by Elder Larry Blevins. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 \endash 8:30 PM Wednesday at the main street chapel of Farris Funeral Service. Due to the severe illness of her son, Edward, the family asks for limited visits to his home.
George Edward Lawson
George Edward (Short) Lawson, 82, of Abingdon, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2005. He was of the Baptist faith and had served in the U.S. Army, where he was awarded the American Theatre Campaign Medal, the Asiatic Pacific Theater Campaign Medal with 1 Bronze Service Star; the good conduct medal, and the Victory Medal.
Mr. Lawson was preceded in death by his parents, George Arnold and Mary Branch Wright Lawson; one sister, Cora Johnson; and 2 brothers, Henry A. and Robert L. Lawson.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Snead Lawson; six children, Michael Lawson of Abingdon, Melody Bowers of Abingdon, Edward Lawson and wife, Gayle, of Abingdon, Marvin Lawson and wife Thelma of Meadowview, Mary Bradley of Abingdon, and Barbara Bradley of Marion; one brother, William Lawson of Abingdon; one sister, Mary Ann Hinkle of Versailles, KY; seven grandchildren, Travis and Misty Bowers, Brian and Nicole Lawson, Samara Lawson, Tonya Sherfey, and James Bradley; four great grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A graveside service will be held Thursday, January 6, 2005 at 11am at Forest Hills Memory Gardens with Brother Tom Hinkle officiating.
The family will receive friends one hour before the service at the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA.
Pallbearers include Travis Bowers, Larry Johnson, Brian Lawson, Lewis Johnson, James Bradley, Mike Warren, and Travis Sherfey.
Charles Edmond Winesett
Mr. Charles Edmond Winesett, age 79, died Wednesday, January 5, 2005 at the Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie, VA.
He was born on June 8, 1925 in Grayson County, VA to the late John Edmond Winesett and Hallie Carson Winesett. Edmond was preceded in death by his wife, Gae Crowe Winesett, a brother, Whit Winesett and a sister, Hallie Gwyn. He had lived in Mt. Airy, NC as a young man and had made his home in Washington County, Virginia since 1947. Edmond was a retired carpenter, brick mason and farmer. He had served in the U. S. Coast Guard during WW II and was a member of the Marion V.F. W. Post #4667. He was a longtime member of Friendship Baptist Church where he had also served as deacon of the church.
Survivors include four daughters, Barbara Jo Davis and husband Howard, Andrea W. Newman and husband Fred, Sandra W. Heath and husband Glenn all of the Friendship Community and Tracy W. Coggins and husband Berry of Gray, TN; a sister Louise Adkins of Low Gap, NC; seven grandchildren, Eddie Davis and wife Jennifer, Anna Newman Campbell and husband Justin, Jeremy Weaver, Cathy Newman Reid and husband Emery, Jeremiah Weaver, Charlie Coggins and Kasey Coggins; three great grandchildren, Sydney, Christopher and Seth.
A Graveside memorial service will be conducted at 1:30 P.M. Saturday, January 8, 2005 in Mt. Olivet Cemetery with Rev. David Sizemore and Rev. Paul Jones officiating. Interment will follow the service. Military graveside rites will be provided by the Highlands Fellowship Honor Color Guard.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. \endash 1:00 P.M. Saturday at Friendship Baptist Church or any time at the home of his daughter, Andrea Newman on Love' s Mill Road in the Friendship Community. .
Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to the Residents Special Needs Fund, Attention: Pat Williams, % Valley Health Care Center, P.O. Box 748, Chilhowie, VA 24319.
Dorothy Ernestine Weaver
Mrs. Dorothy Ernestine McCracken Weaver, 83, died Wednesday, January 5, at Indian Path Medical Center. She was a life-long resident of Washington County, Virginia and was a member of Mt. Carmel Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur C. ' Mike' Weaver; by her brothers, Monroe, Garland, Bobby and B. H. McCracken; and by her sisters, Lucille Jackson and Pearl Lloyd.
She is survived by her sons, Jim Weaver and wife Susan of Kingsport, TN, Michael Weaver of Abingdon, VA; and by her daughter, Janie Weaver Stapleton and husband David of Kingsport, TN. Also surviving are her brother, Clyde McCracken of Abingdon and her sister, Geneva Repass of Meadowview; seven grandchildren: Mark Smelser and wife Tiffany; Michael Smelser; Kelly Smelser; Christopher Weaver; Todd Weaver and wife Nancy; Mary Catherine Weaver and Anne Weaver. Her surviving great-grandchildren are Hannah Smelser and Porter Smelser. She is also survived by step-grandson, Rodney Stapleton and a step-great-granddaughter, Brittany Stapleton; and several nieces and nephews .
Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Ernestine McCracken Weaver will be held at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, January 8, 2005 at Mt Carmel Christian Church with Mr. Clay Bailey and Mr. Jim Pence officiating. Burial will follow in Knollkreg Memorial Park.
Active pallbearers will be Christopher Weaver, Todd Weaver, Mark Smelser, Michael Smelser, Benny Repass, Kirby Lloyd, Steven McCracken and Brian McCracken. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Grogan, Harvey Widener, Michael Lloyd, Kenny Carter, Joe Yarber, Jerry Belisle, Dewayne McCracken, Charles Bailey, and the men of Mt. Carmel Christian Church.
The family will receive friends Friday night from 7:00 \endash 9:00 p.m. at Farris Funeral Service, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon. Friends may also call at the home of Tommy and Geneva Repass, 13047 Lindell Road, Meadowview, VA, or at the home of her children at any time.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mt. Carmel Christian Church, P.O. Box 266, Meadowview, VA 24361.
Margaret Elaine Roark
Mrs. Margaret Elaine (Judy) Roark, age 57, passed away, Thursday, January 6, 2005, at the Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Kenneth and Deloras Henegar. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roger Dale Roark. Judy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She is survived by:
Three daughters, Tami Kestner and Phillip Stallard of Abingdon, Va.
Melissa (Mitzi) Mullins and husband, Michael of West Palm Beach, Fla.
Patricia (Trish) Tedder and husband, Joe of Abingdon, Va.
Her loving grandchildren; Cortney Kestner and friend, Frank DeRosa, Brittney Kestner Jacob, Jessica and Adam Mullins, Tonya Steele and husband, Eric, LeeAnn Stallard, Rachel Jones and husband, Josh.
Two great grandchildren, Joseph Waugh and Allison Jones
Three brothers, James David Henegar and wife, Cathy of Abingdon, Va.
Steve Henegar and wife, Sally of Bristol, Va.
Larry Henegar of Blountville, Tenn.
A sister, Linda Williams and husband, Joe of Bristol, Va.
A funeral service will be held Sunday, January 9, 2005, at 1:30 PM in the Forest Hills Branch of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon with Rev. Leonard Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 12:30 PM until the service time on Sunday. The family would like to express their sincere gratitude to Kathy Sharpe, Dr. Ben Cowan, Dr. Brett Manthey, Dr. Wendy Strawbridge, Abingdon Health Care for Women and the 3rd floor east nursing staff at Bristol Regional Medical Center for all the kindness and care given to Judy. She will be loved and missed by all who knew her.
Lenford M. Hicks
MR. LENFORD M. ' IMP' HICKS, age 76, passed away, Saturday, January 08, 2005, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. He had lived in Abingdon since 1960 where he was a Deacon at the Rosedale Baptist Church. He was a U. S. Navy veteran serving in World War II and a retired branch manager of the Virginia Division of Motor Vehicles.
He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Hazel Adams Hicks; five daughters, Linda Roseberry and husband, Mickey of High Point, N.C., Iva White and husband, Walter of Meadowview, Va., Sandy Johnson and husband, Dan of Lodi, Va., Beth White and husband, Steve of Glade Spring, Va., Connie Moffatt and husband, Charles of Bristol, Tenn.; one sister, Aleane Hash and husband, Claude of Marion, Va.; six grandsons, six granddaughters and eleven great-grandchildren.
A funeral service will be conducted Monday, January 10, 2005, at 8:00 PM in the Rosedale Baptist Church with Rev. Don Paxton and Rev. John Stapleton officiating. A committal service will be conducted Tuesday at 11:00 AM in the Rosedale Baptist Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 \endash 8 PM Monday at the church.
Pallbearers will be the following Grandsons; Michael Roseberry, Trey White, Jason White, Matthew Roseberry, Curtis Price and Justin Johnson. Honorary pallbearers will be his granddaughters, Beverly Essick, Jessica Johnson, Rebecca Louder, Sarah Beth White, Carri Price and Emily White.
At Mr. Hicks request, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Childrens Orthopedic Hospital, 950 West Faris Road, Greeneville, SC 29605.
Olen "Doc" Smith, Jr.
Mr. Olen ' Doc' Smith, Jr., age 83, passed away peacefully Sunday morning, January 9, 2005 in Johnston Memorial Hospital with his loving and caring wife, step-daughter and step grandson at his bed side.
He was born May 21, 1921 to the late Virginia Lee and Olen Smith, Sr., Meadowview, VA. He was also preceded in death by twin brothers, Marvin and Marion Smith. Prior to World War II, Olen ' Doc' served in the Civilian Conservation Corp (CCC). He was drafted in to the military forces and assigned to the Tuskegee Institute. Later he was assigned over seas to Italy with the 332nd fighter group and was an aircraft mechanic and remained there till the end of WWII. He was one of the original Tuskegee Airmen.
After being discharged from the service, he went to Erie, PA where he worked for General Motors. He was a member of the Shiloh Baptist Church where he served as a teacher and a trustee. He was on the board of the Day Care Center and an honorary member of the American Legion.
After coming back to Abingdon, he was a deacon and Sunday school teacher of the First Baptist Church, Meadowview, VA where he was a loyal member until his last illness.
Olen ' Doc' is survived by his wife, Ethel Baker Smith, one daughter, Patricia Smith, one granddaughter, four grandsons, four great grandchildren, one step-daughter, Ellen Carter, three step-grandchildren. one sister, Viola Daniels and husband Ely of Colorado Springs, Colorado; three nieces and six nephews.
The funeral service will be conducted Thursday, January 13, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Rev. Lafayette Vance, Rev. Andrew Arnold, Rev. William Austin, Rev. W. A. Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens with military honors to be rendered by the Highland Veterans Honor Color Guard.
Pallbearers will be Joe Bowers, Warren Lindsey, Frank Foster, John Smith, Marion Smith, Dwayne Anderson.
Honorary pallbearers will be Haley Webb, Ernest Murray, Jay Hayter, H. B. Carter, Dr. William Handy, Dr. Roger Glover, James Fullen, Sr.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the funeral home.
Harold Daniel Mitchell, Sr.
HAROLD DANIEL MITCHELL, SR., passed away on Sunday, January 9, 2005 at Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center.
Mr. Mitchell was a veteran of the Korean War, serving in the U.S. Army. He was retired from the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation with 33 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Stafford, Sr. and Leah Mitchell, and a brother, Robert Mitchell.
Survivors include his wife, Pearl Mitchell; two sons, Harold Daniel Mitchell, Jr. and his wife, Rose of Abingdon, and Philip Mitchell and wife, Vicki of Abingdon; two daughters, Rapunzel Belcher and husband Clyde, of Abingdon, and Cynthia Trail and husband Mike, of Bristol, VA; 8 grandchildren, Nakeesha Belcher, Felicia Martin, Sumer Lowry, Courtney Trail, Jason Mitchell, Tyler Trail, Victoria Mitchell, and McKayla Mitchell; one brother, Stafford Mitchell, Jr. of Trapp, Pennsylvania; one sister, Mary Catherine Davis, of Lebanon; and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Graveside services will be held Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at 11am at Forest Hills Memory Gardens with Rev. Tim Stevens officiating.
Pallbearers will be Jason Mitchell, Tyler Trail, Clyde Belcher, Mike Trail, Eric Martin, and Jim Gill.
Mary Ruth Bundy
Mary Ruth Reynolds Bundy, age 84, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, January 11, 2005.
Mary Ruth was born in Abingdon, MD the daughter of the late Ruth Cassell Reynolds and George Reynolds, Jr. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, Jack P. Bundy.
Mary Ruth is survived by her brother, George Reynolds, III of Prague, OK; her sister, Virginia Wooldridge of Oxford, NC; her sister-in-law, Martha Jean Bundy of Bristol, TN; three children, James C. Bundy and wife Libby of Abingdon; Robert M. Bundy and wife Mary of Abingdon and Laura B. Johnson of Charlottesville, VA; six grandchildren and two great grandchildren.
Mary Ruth lived in Abingdon for many years and was very active in the community. She was a prominent and deeply committed member of the St. Thomas Episcopal Church and the Altar Guild. Mary Ruth' s many community activities included her involvement in The Booklover' s Club, Johnston Memorial Hospital Auxiliary, Washington County Historical Society, Virginia Highlands Festival Board, various bridge clubs, a patron for the Barter Theatre, William King Regional Arts Center and numerous local charities.
Mary Ruth will be remembered for her kindness, generosity and positive attitude toward all. She truly lived by the ' Golden Rule' , treating everyone with dignity and respect. She had no enemies and was loved by all who knew her. Her life was an example of grace and optimism.
A memorial service will be conducted at 1:00 P.M., Friday, January 14, 2005 in the St. Thomas Episcopal Church with Rev. Craig Wylie officiating. There will be a reception following the memorial service in the church Parrish House.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 \endash 8:00 P.M. Thursday at the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway ( located on the grounds of Forest Hills Memory Gardens).
Honorary pallbearers will be her grandchildren, Mathew Bundy and wife Alison of Chesterfield, VA, Cora Bundy of Seattle, WA, Justin Bundy of Philadelphia, PA, Joseph Bundy of Abingdon, VA, Lauren Johnson of Charlottesville, VA and Russell Johnson of Scottsville, VA.
In place of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the St. Thomas Episcopal Church Altar Guild, 124 E. Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210.
The family wishes to express a special heartfelt thanks to her caregivers; Carolyn Stoots, Margaret Cartwright, Lorena Bolling, Lakota Collins, Hospice nurse Lee Rasnake, R.N., and Hospice aid Margaret Cross.
Woodrow Wilson Duncan
Mr. Woodrow Wilson Duncan, age 91, passed away Wednesday January 12, 2005 in Grace Healthcare of Abingdon. He had lived all of his life in Washington County and attended the Yellow Springs United Methodist Church. He was a Veteran of World War II having served in the U. S. Army. He was also a member of McCabe Lodge #56 I.O.O.F., the Parke P. Deans Rebekah Lodge #68 and was a carpenter.
He was preceded in death by thirteen brothers and sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Frances Tedder Duncan, two sons, Stan Duncan, Glade Spring, VA and Rick Duncan, Meadowview, VA, Grandchildren, April, Melissa, Eric, Nicholas and J. T.
The funeral service will be conducted Sunday, January 16, 2005 at 1:30 p.m. in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Rev. Katye Fox and Mrs. Barbara Farmer officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens with military honors to be rendered by the Highlands Veterans Honor Color Guard.
Pallbearers will be Eric Duncan, Nicholas Duncan, J. T. Duncan, Cannie Caudill, Birdie Carter, Bill Wilson. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Yellow Springs United Methodist Church and members of the McCabe Lodge #56 I.O.O.F and the Parke P. Deans Rebekah Lodge #68.
A special thanks to Home Health Care Worker, Bonnie Owens and the Staff of Grace Healthcare of Abingdon.
Flowers will be accepted or memorials can be made to the Yellow Springs United Methodist Church.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 6-8 p.m. in the funeral home.
Margaret Dell Anderson
Margaret Dell Clark Anderson, age 91 passed away Thursday, January 13, 2005 in Johnston Memorial Hospital.
She was a member of the Abingdon United Methodist Church and was a native of Lawrence, SC. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank Duff Clark and Mary Pearl Layton Clark.
She is survived by a sister-in-law, Mildred Clark, Abingdon, VA.
A graveside service will be conducted Friday, January 14, 2005 at 3:30 p.m. in the Sinking Spring Cemetery with Rev. John E. Massey, Jr. officiating.
Ellen Craig Porterfield
Ellen Craig Porterfield, age 87, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax, Virginia. Mrs. Porterfield had been a resident of Hillsville, VA for several years, moving there from Glade Spring, VA. She was a retired Deputy Treasurer of Grundy, VA.
Ellen was the daughter of the late Robert Craig and Georgia Legard Craig. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank Porterfield and a son, Robert Porterfield.
She is survived by her daughter, Rachel P. Worrell of Hillsville, VA, a daughter-in-law, Kathy Porterfield; two grandchildren, Mike Worrell and wife Susan and Craig Worrell and wife Kelly of Hillsville, VA; great-grandchildren Jacob, Jordan, Emily, Preston, Alli and Jessie Worrell.
The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, January 15, 2005 at the Glade Spring Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Timothy Bird officiating. Burial will follow in the Olde Glade Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 9:30 \endash 10:45 a.m. at the church.
Freda Wolford Rife
Freda Wolford Rife, age 78, died Wednesday, January 12, 2005 at the Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. Born on April 9, 1926 in Woodman, Kentucky, Freda was a daughter of the late John Wolford and Mary Hurley Wolford. Freda was also preceded in death by her husband, James Lincoln Rife; a son, Larry Rife; a sister, Madge Burke and a brother, Carl Wolford. She was a former resident of Buchanan County before moving to Abingdon five years ago. Freda was a member of the Green Spring Presbyterian Church and will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother and dear friend.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Gail Rife Skeens of Abingdon and Robert Skeens of Grundy; daughter-in-law, Judy Lester Rife of Grundy; two sisters, Ollie Smithof Woodman, KY and Zella Sunderland of Worthing, OH; two grandchildren, James Robert Skeens and Heather Rife Bevins; a great grandson, C. J. Bevins; brothers-in-law, Harold Rife of Abingdon and Phillip Rife of Grundy; sisters-in-law, Jo Baldwin of Richmond and Maxine Davida of HarrisonCity, PA; several nieces and nephews; her children of her heart, Gary ' Cookie' Anderson, Tommy & Bonnie Bower, Karen & Roscoe Crouse, Brooks Jackson, Ricky & Shirley Lee, Jennifer Parish, Linda Rife, Joann & Gary Shortridge, Barbara Stacy, Tim & Janet Stacy, Sandy Bowers Stacy and Ellen Matney Stone.
The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, January 15, 2005 in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Rev. Lawrence Chapin officiating. Interment will follow in Green Hills Memory Gardens in Clay Pool Hill, VA.
Casket bearers will be Danny Barrett, Robbie Bower, Jon Conaway, Todd Estep, Derek Estep, John Robert Jones, Chad Necessary, Dale Osborne, and Reed Scott. Honorary casket bearers will be the men of Green Spring Presbyterian Church.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 \endash 9:00 P.M. Friday at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service.
In place of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to Green Spring Presbyterian Church, 22007 Green Spring Road, Abingdon, VA 24210.
Jeffrey Lynn Kennedy
JEFFREY LYNN KENNEDY, age 42, of Abingdon, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2005. He was preceded in death by his mother Peggy Thomas, and his wife Monica Kennedy.
He is survived by his stepfather, Hulen Thomas, of Abingdon; his brother, Mickey Thomas and his wife, Tina, of Bristol, VA; his sister, Peggy Holzer and her husband, Robert of Abingdon; three nephews, Robert Jason Holzer, and Dustin and Austin Thomas; and several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 1:00 pm at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA with Brother Ronnie Blevins officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday before the service from 11am-1pm. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens.
Bobby Ray Darnell
Bobby Ray Darnell, age 63, died Friday, January 14, 2005 at his home. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Christian Church and had worked for Sterling Casket Hardware Co. for 35 years.
He is survived by 2 daughters: Tina Thomas and her husband Brian of Bristol, TN; Jennifer Taylor and her husband Chris of Meadowview, VA; His mother: Mrs. Ruby Darnell of Chilhowie, VA; 1 brother: Charles Darnell and his wife Martha of Meadowview; 2 grandchildren: Trey Lopez and Landen Taylor both of Meadowview; 1 niece: Monica Darnell and 1 nephew: Ricky Darnell.
Funeral services for Bobby Ray Darnell will be held at 2:00 PM Monday at Farris Funeral Service, Main Street Chapel, with the Rev. Paul Price and Brother Jim Pence officiating. Burial will follow in Knollkreg Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM Sunday at Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon.
Pallbearers: William Taylor, Ricky Darnell, Clarence Gobble, Troy Gobble, Ronnie Musick and Marty Thomas. Honorary bearers: Shorty Caudell, Roy Fugate, Darrell McCowan, Harold Rotenberry, Eddie Gobble, Bernie Gobble and members of Mt. Carmel Christian Church.
Lula Bell Harris
LULA BELL HARRIS, 69, of Bristol. TN, passed away Thursday, January 13, 2005.
She is survived by her her children, Rev.William Harris, Jr., Deacon Darren J. Harris, Felix Keith Harris, and Minister Unittie Peyton; and 7 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Monday, January 17, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Full Gospel Tabernacle, 100 East State St., Bristol, VA with Pastor Ann Johnson, Rev. William J. Reid, Pastor Kelly Pete, Rev. Russell Johnson, Rev. Evelyn Mabry, Rev. James McDaniels, Pastor Jacqueline Oxendine, and Rev. W.A. Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 11am to 1pm at the church.
Pallbearers include Jean Mulumba, Alex Pryor, Ronriquez Ramey, Deacon Walter Brown, Duane Knight, and Roy Anthony Pete.
Lacy D. Boyd
LACY D. BOYD, age 100, passed away Friday, January 14, 2005. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, and a member of Meadowview Pentecostal Holiness Church and the Ladies Auxilary. Mrs. Boyd recently celebrated her 100th birthday, and was the oldest remaining member of the Woodward and Boyd families. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer Clark Boyd, Sr.; sons, Homer C. Boyd, Jr. and Ernest Yokely Boyd; one daughter, Mamie Lee Buck; and one brother, Dewey Woodward.
Survivors include four sons, Fred G. Boyd and wife, Teresa of DeValle, Texas, John R. Boyd and wife Peggy of Meadowview, Jack N. Boyd of Wytheville, and Harold L. Boyd of Atkins, VA; four daughters, Lillian A. Artrip of Norton, VA, Alta B. Price and husband Douglas of Chilhowie, Shirley F. Stallard and husband Frank of Abingdon, and Linda B. Leonard and husband Allen of Bristol, VA; 24 grandchildren; 43 great grandchildren; 21 great great grandchildren, and 2 great great great grandchildren; loving and devoted daughter-in-law, Peggy Boyd, and sons-in-law Douglas Price and Isaac Allen Leonard; 4 nieces; and very special neighbors, Peggy and Eddie Bailey and Bly Gobble.
Funeral services will be held Monday, January 17, 2005 at 11am at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Pastor Tommy Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in Knollkreg Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends Sunday from 7-9pm at the funeral home.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be Doug Price.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Meadowview Pentecostal Holiness Church Ladies Auxiliary.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Hospice of Southwest Virginia, caregiver Louise Stone, and to the staff and residents of Abingdon Manor.
Paul Jackson Widener
Paul Jackson Widener, 66 years old, went home to be with the Lord on January 15, 2005 at Johnston Memorial Hospital.
He was a lifetime farmer and a faithful, loving member of Solid Rock Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, daddy and Papaw. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Widener.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Yarber Widener, two sons; Dennis Jackson Widener and wife, Patty, William (Willie) Widener and wife, Tracy; a daughter, Alice Osborne and husband, Johnnie, all of Glade Spring, VA; his cherished grandchildren; Jason, Brian, Alyssa, Kaitlyn, Jordan, Madison (Blue Eyes) and special nephew, Jessie Baumgardner, several nieces and nephews, brothers, Joe Widener and Earl Widener both of Glade Spring, VA, Allan Widener, Chilhowie, VA, sisters; Louise Heath and Mildred Crosswhite both of Chilhowie, VA, Betty Ward, Asheville, NC, Ruby Fields and Shirley Widener both of Chilhowie, Mabel Widener, Galax, VA, Faye Hoback, Chilhowie and May Debord.
The funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Solid Rock Baptist Church with Rev. Billy Hawkins, Rev. Chuck Stout and Rev. Mahlon Wyatt officiating. Interment will follow in Old Glade Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Nick Yarber, Jimmy Wilson, Curtis Wright, Tim Smith, Rodney Sweet, Jessie Baumgardner, Jackie Widener and Sammie Heath.
Honorary pallbearers will be brothers-in-law, Freddie Horn, Sug McCracken, Andy Patterson, Billy Thomas.
The family will receive friends Monday from 7-9 p.m. in the funeral home.
Margaret Dorcas Camper Saltz
MARGARET DORCAS CAMPER SALTZ, 81, of Abingdon, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 14, 2005. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was a member of Little Flock Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Daniel Saltz, Sr.; a daughter, Connie S. Coleman; and and several brothers and sisters.
Survivors include three sons, Richard Saltz and wife Debbie of Abingdon, Timmy Saltz of Abingdon, and Robert Daniel Saltz, Jr. and wife Sue of Meadowview; two daughters, Donna Stanley and husband Donny, and Sharon Phillips and husband Steve, all of Bristol, VA; 11 grandchildren; 9 great grandchildren; 1 brother, Lewis Camper of Abingdon; 1 sister, Evelyn Lowe of Damascus; numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins; and special friends, Virginia McCall and Sally Ford and children.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, January 18, 2005 at 2pm at the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA with Brother Jarred Stanley officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens.
The family will receive friends from 11am-2pm before the service at the Forest Hills location.
Pallbearers will be Dick Shouns, Don Lowe, Dale Carpenter, Greg Ford, Matt Smith, and Richard Sironko. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Akers and James Deadmore.
Flowers are appreciated, or memorial donations may be made to Grace Health Care, 600 Walden Rd., Abingdon, VA 24210.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to the staff of Grace Health Care and Johnston Memorial Hospital.
Nebraska Pauline Boardwine
Nebraska Pauline Boardwine passed away at Westhaven Retirement Home, January 18, 2005 at the young age of 87.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Kyle Boardwine and son, Preston Bussey, Sr. She was the last remaining member of her family.
She is survived by her son, Jimmy Bussey, Front Royal, VA, daughter-in-law, Dorothy Bussey, Bristol, VA, step-daughters, Glenna Ruth, Virginia and Lorrine, step-sons, Jimmy and Sammy Boardwine, grandchildren, Mandi Ensor and husband Val, Manassas, VA, Leon Bussey and fiance' , Cindy Powers, Abingdon, VA, several step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank all of the employees at Westhaven and Hospice and Palliative Care of Virginia, especially nurse Mary Ray for taking such good care of her while she was here with us.
A funeral service will be conducted Saturday, January 22, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. in the Colonial Chapel Mausoleum at Forest Hills Memory Gardens with Rev. Paul Price officiating.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 1-2 p.m. in the mausoleum.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Virginia, Big Stone Gap, Virginia.
Dalla Frances Thomas
Dallas Frances Thomas, age 77, passed away Tuesday, January 18, 2005 in the Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, TN.
She was a native of Washington County, VA and was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Reece Thomas, brothers, Carl ' Mose' Owens and Jr. Owens, a sister, Ruth Thomas.
Survivors include her sons and their wives, Roger and Linda Thomas, Damascus, VA, Lawrence Thomas, Meadowview, VA, Robert and Tonda Thomas, Seven Mile Ford, VA, Jimmy and Reba Thomas, Glade Spring, VA, a daughter, Judy Russell and Paul Simpson, Bristol, TN, her brothers, Charles Owens, Marion, VA, Weaver Owens, Glade Spring, VA, James Owens, Damascus, VA, Eugene Owens, Meadowview, VA, her sisters, Louise Doss, Glade Spring, VA, Katherine Sipes, Abingdon, VA, Nancy Davis, Marion, VA, Barbara Barnes, Marion, VA, 14 grandchildren, 9 great grandchildren, several great-great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be conducted Friday, January 21, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Rev. Mahlon Wyatt officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-9 p.m. in the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Paul Tipton, Jamie Owens, Allen Owens, Charles Doss, Roger Thomas, Jr., Larry Thomas.
Grace Crabtree Jones
Mrs. Grace Crabtree Jones, age 93, passed away, Wednesday, January 19, 2005, at the Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion following a long illness.
She was born March 7, 1911 in Lincoln, Nebraska but moved to Virginia as a child. She was a resident of Saltville, Virginia where she was a member of the Saltville Baptist Church. Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Richard Jones.
She is survived by: Her daughters, Bernice Dunn of Abingdon, Va. and Carole Colley of Suwanee, Georgia; A sister, Mickie Deierlein of Mt. Vernon, Washington; Four grandchildren, Vicki Montgomery of Saltville, Va.; Dr. Melissa R. Osborne of Kansas City, Mo.; Will Colley of Atlanta, Ga.; and Wes Colley of Portsmouth, Va.; four great grandchildren; one very precious great great grandson; Several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be conducted Saturday, January 22, 2005, at 3:00 PM in the Mount Rose Cemetery with Rev. Bill Rowland officiating.
The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 PM Friday at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service.
Honorary pallbearers will be the Wesley Bible Class of the Abingdon United Methodist Church.
Those wishing to attend the service are to meet at the cemetery
before the service.
Edward Cozzarin
Abingdon, VA \endash Edward Cozzarin, 76, was a long-time resident of Abingdon at 926 Maiden Street. Born in Detroit, Ed was an automotive and industrial engineer. He began his career at Chrysler, then relocated with his young family to Ithaca, NY, to take a position as a project manager at Morse-Borg Warner. He married Angela Bettucci in 1975 and moved to the Buffalo area where he was a manager with Columbus-McKinnon (CM), a manufacturer of industrial winches. Ed later transferred to CM' s plant operations in Virginia, settling down in the beau\-tiful town of Abingdon.
In retirement, Ed and his wife enjoyed a second home in Naples, FL, where they hosted family and friends. Ed was diagnosed in May 2004 with glioblastoma multiforme, an aggressive form of brain cancer, and underwent treatment. He passed away on January 19, 2005, at his home under the care of his wife Angela, and her sister, Joan Collins of Cuba, NY.
In addition to his wife, Angela, he leaves four children, Audrey, Patrick, Christopher, and Gina, stepdaughters Judi Bettucci Cooper and her sister Marie Bettucci, a sister, Annie Cozzarin McCarthy, and six grandchildren.
A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, January 22, 2005, at 11:00 AM in the Christ the King Catholic Church with Rev. Robert Krenik and Father Paul Maier officiating.
A reception will follow in the Parish Hall at the church.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Hospice & Palliative Care of Virginia, P.O. Box 349, Norton, VA 24273.
Don Thompson
Don Thompson, age 72, of Abingdon, Virginia, formerly of Odessa and Midland, Texas, died Sunday, January 16, 2005, from injuries sustained in an accident.
He was born in Dickens, Texas in 1932. He attended The University of Houston; Texas Tech University, and served in the Army Medical Corps. As a young man, he performed in Hollywood as a movie extra, acted in summer stock and worked in the television industry in New York City.
Don was a talented chef who, together with his partner, Hector Bellini, owned and operated Bellini and Thompson, two restaurants in Midland and Odessa, both of which enjoyed statewide reputations for excellent dining.
He retired to Abingdon to be with friends, to enjoy the beauty of Southwest Virginia and the abundance of cultural events available. He truly loved his new home.
He is survived by his aunt Cindy Mays; his cousin Nancy McCann and her husband Mike and their children; numerous friends, and Alexander, his beloved cat companion of 16 years. He was large of heart and is greatly missed.
Don would request that any gifts in his memory be made to a cause dear to him, The Animal Defense League, P. O. Box 2099, Abingdon, Virginia, 24212 .
Donna Belle Briscoe
Donna Belle Briscoe age 64 died Thursday, January 20, 2005 in the Select Specialty Hospital, Bristol, TN. She was a native of Russell County, VA and was a former of employee of Harwood Manufacturing. Later in life, she received her nursing degree and was employed at Johnston Memorial Hospital.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Giles and Angeline Jessee Biggs.
Survivors include her husband, John Briscoe, four sons and their wives, John and Kimberly Briscoe, Abingdon, VA, Mike and Tanya Briscoe, Meadowview, VA, Tim and Holly Briscoe, Pearland, TX, Mark and Kimberly J. Briscoe, Rutledge, TN, her brothers and their wives, Gary and Debbie Biggs, Piney Flats, TN, Greg and Susan Biggs, Rocky Mount, VA, her sisters, Pat Root and husband, Dick, Ocala, Florida, Jean Campbell, Russell County, VA, Lynn Young and husband, Ramsey, Great Bridge, VA, her grandchildren, Michael, Matthew, Connor and Carter.
The funeral service will be conducted Sunday, January 23, 2005, at 8:00 PM in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Chapel with Rev. Lawrence Chapin and Rev. Jerry Eggers officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 PM Sunday at the funeral home. A committal service will be Monday at 1:00 PM in the Green Spring Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be John Briscoe, Jr., Mike Briscoe, Tim Briscoe, Mark Briscoe, Richard Briscoe, James W. Briscoe, William W. Briscoe and Jack Abel. Honorary pallbearers will be Eddie McConnell, Bill Rush, Don Minnick, Bobby Wise, Jack Briscoe and Vic Briscoe.
In lieu flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Kidney Foundation, 6110 Executive Blvd. Suite 1010, Rockville, MD 20852.
Those attending the committal service are to meet at the cemetery
by 12:50 PM.
Nadine Crosswhite Keesee
Nadine Crosswhite Keesee, 14387 Stonybrook Road, Meadowview, Virginia went to Heaven on Sunday, January 23, 2005 in the Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born in Plasterco, Virginia to the late George and Mary Ellen Bordwine. Preceding her in death was her husband, James Kenneth Crosswhite of Meadowview and two granddaughters, Kitina Renee' Mink and Stacy Mink McCray, also three brothers and eight sisters.
She had been employed with the Emory and Henry College Cafeteria with thirty-six years of service, retiring in November 2004. She was also an Avon representative for thirty-five years and attended the Mt. Carmel Christian Church. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, sister, neighbor and a friend to everyone.
Survivors include her daughter, Nancy Crosswhite Mink, Abingdon, VA, her sons, James Ralph Crosswhite and wife, Rita, Meadowview, VA, Kenneth Wayne ' Tank' Crosswhite and wife, Tannis, Glade Spring, VA, a son-in-law, Ronnie Mink, Abingdon, VA, her dearly loved sister, Loretta Gilliam, Chilhowie, VA, her three grandsons, Kenny, David and Chris Crosswhite, her two granddaughters, Candice and Tamsyn Crosswhite, her two great granddaughters, Chelsea McCray and Kinley Crosswhite, Meadowview, VA, her two step-great grandchildren, Anthony Sutherland and Will Worley, several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, January 26, 2005 at 11:00 a. m. in the Mt. Carmel Christian Church with Mr. Clay Bailey, Mr. Jim Pence and Mr. Kenneth Poston officiating. Interment will follow in Knollkreg Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Kenny, David and Chris Crosswhite, her nephews, Travis Bordwine, Bobby Lester, Steven Cannon. Honorary pallbearers will be Ronnie Mink, Clifford Keesee, Willie Thompson, Ed Bordwine, Johnny Bordwine, Darrell Henley, Billy Gilliam.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. in the Mt. Carmel Christian Church, Meadowview, VA
Special friends of Nadine were Geneva Miller, Irene Jones, Frances Ryan, Rosella Barrett.
Ella Mae Quesenberry
Ella Mae Blevins Quesenberry, age 75, died Monday, January 24, 2005 at Johnston Memorial Hospital.
Born on December 16, 1929 in Washington County, VA, Ella Mae was a daughter of the late Hoit Blevins and Nina Miller Blevins. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Violet Clark and a brother, Roger Blevins. She was of the Methodist faith and attended Emory United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a son Gregory T. Quesenberry of Abingdon; two sisters, Edna Chappell of Bear, DE and Ruth Blevins of Abingdon; three brothers, Harry Blevins of Austell, GA, Frank Blevins of Cartersville, GA and Charles Blevins of Bear, DE. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M., Friday, January 28, 2005 in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service.
Interment will follow in Sinking Spring Cemetery. Casket bearers will be selected from family and friends.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until the time of service Friday.
Emma Williamson
Emma ' Annie' Williamson, age 65, died Tuesday, January 25, 2005 at Grace Healthcare Center in Abingdon.
Born on June 10, 1939 in Pike County, KY, she was a daughter of the late Rell Williamson and Lizzie Murphy Williamson and was preceded in death by six brothers and one sister.
Survivors include a very special sister-in-law, ' Momma' Peggy Williamson of Abingdon; two sisters, Nancy Williamson and Betty Jo Absher both of Kentucky and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, January 27, 2005 in Forest Hills Memory Gardens with Mr. Richard Gaminde and Mr. James Ling officiating.
Casket bearers will be Edgar Williamson, Jr., Hank Williamson, Greg Williamson, Doug Yates, Charlie Yates and Roger Yates.
Rosalie Horn
ROSALIE HORN, age 92, of Bristol, TN, originally from Buchanan County, VA, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2005. She was preceded in death by her husband, Evans Horn.
Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Bill Whaley, of Bristol, TN; 2 grandchildren, Pamela West and Shelia Hayes; 2 great grandchildren, Seth Hayes and Michelle Barrett; and 2 great great grandchildren, Saylor and Hobie Dowell.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 29, 2005 at 2pm at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA with Pastor Richard Gaminde officiating.
The family will receive friends Friday from 6-8pm at the funeral home. Interment will be in Greenhills Memory Gardens.
Jack Ray Rash
JACK RAY RASH, age 60, passed away Thursday, January 27, 2005.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 30, 2005 at 2pm at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA. Interment will be Forest Hills Memory Gardens.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 6-8 pm at the funeral home.
Jackie R. Humphrey, Sr.
JACKIE R. HUMPHREY, SR., passed away Thursday, January 27, 2005. Born November 16, 1937, he was a lifelong resident of Washington County.
Mr. Humphrey was a self employed milk hauler, and retired from Pet Milk Co. with 45+ years service. Until recently, he had also worked part time at Southwest Virginia 4H Center. He was preceded in death by his father, Dewey Trigg Humphrey, and his wife of 34 years, Phyllis Helms Humphrey.
Mr. Humphrey is survived by his wife of 12 years, Edna Gearldine (Jean) Humphrey; his mother, Helen E. Humphrey; sister, Peggy J. Smith, all of Meadowview; 4 daughters, Phala J. (Tay) Cannon, of Meadowview, Michelle L. Walden and husband, Frankie of Bristol, Anita Steffey and husband Ronald of Nickelsville, and Tammy Blevins and husband Dennis of Chilhowie; 4 sons, Rodney D. Humphrey and wife Kimberly, Jackie R. Humphrey, Jr. (Gee), Gary Morrison and wife Karen, and Wayne Morrison, all of Meadowview; a special granddaughter, Brandi Glover White of Abingdon and other special grandchildren, William, Dakota, Dustin, Doug, Jennifer, Makenzie, Jeff, Kenny, Gina, Michael, Bryan, Hannah, and Kirsten; a special niece, Teresa Hurd and husband Tom; and several other nieces, nephews, cousins, friends, and family that were all special to him.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 30, 2005 at 4pm at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, Va with Rev. Tommy Wilson and Pastor Larry Glover officiating. Interment will be in Old Glade Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 6-8pm at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Warren Lindsey, Reese Hill, Tommy Wilcox, Bobby Mercer, Jed Mercer, Tom Hurd, Jeff Morrison, and Jerry Wimmer. Honorary pallbearers will be Kenny Morrison, Ronald Steffey, Gary Morrison, Brad Stallard, Steve and Allen Thompson, Ted Lester, Drs. DeSalvo, Handy, Piles, Klingerman, Swan, and Fincher.
Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Meadowview Pentecostal Holiness Church, P.O. Box 385, Meadowview, VA 24361.
The family would like to express special thanks to 4H Center staff, Fifth floor staff of Johnston Memorial Hospital, Staff of Cancer Outreach Associates, Abingdon Ambulance Service, Washington County Life Saving Crew, and Staff of Bristol Cancer Center and Radiation.
Ila Creola Humphrey
Ila Creola Hash Humphrey was born 30 January 1909 in Grayson County, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her parents, John Andrew and Lothia Henderson Hash, her husband, Wiley N. Humphrey, one son, Leon Humphrey and one grandson, Tracy Humphrey, brothers: Gret, Paul, Yokely and Gale Hash, sisters: Octavia Clark, Theo Dutton and Buella Martin and a son-in-law, Roy M. Prater.
She passed away Friday, January 28, 2005 in the Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, VA.
Survivors include two sons and daughters \endash in-law, Johnny and Reba Humphrey, Bristol, VA, Kermit and Christine Humphrey, Pine Grove, PA, one daughter, Virginia Prater, Glade Spring, VA, two sisters, Elizabeth Caudill and Mae Paris, both of Meadowview, VA, 15 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, 22 great-great grandchildren.
The funeral service will be conducted Monday, January 31, 2005 at 10:30 a.m. in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Brother Tommy Wilson officiating. Interment will follow in Old Glade Presbyterian Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Tony Humphrey, Mark Puckett, Chester Jenkins, Darrell Louthian, McKinley Osborne, Nathan Osborne, Eric Louthian and Dewayne Prater.
A special thanks to Dr. Martin Monahan, Betty Gail McCall, RN, Third Floor Nursing Staff at Johnston Memorial Hospital.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Meadowview Pentecostal Holiness Church Women' s Auxiliary.
The family will receive friends Sunday from 6-9 p.m. in the funeral home.
Ruby W. Darnell
Ruby W. Darnell, age 91 moved to her new home in Heaven to live forever on January 30, 2005 at Johnston Memorial Hospital.
She was a member of the Mt. Carmel Christian Church, Meadowview, VA and was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Darnell, a son, Bobby R. Darnell, sisters, Lettie McCracken and Marie Pritchard and a brother.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Charles L. and Martha Darnell, a daughter-in-law, Mary Darnell, grandchildren; Ricky Darnell, Tina Thomas and husband, Brian, Monica Darnell, Jennifer Taylor and husband, Chris, great-grandchildren; Lindsey Bare, Trey Lopez, Landon Taylor, several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, February 1, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Mr. Tommy Oakes officiating
Interment will follow in Knollkreg Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends Monday from 6-9 p.m. in the funeral home.
Connie Evelyn Owens Phipps
Abingdon, VA - Connie Evelyn Owens Phipps, a 45-year resident of the Cummings Heights community in Abingdon, died January 31, 2005 at her home after a long illness. Mrs. Phipps was born December 1, 1925 in Haysi, Virginia to the late Ted R. and Lina Fuller Owens. She was a member of Abingdon Baptist Church. Mrs. Phipps loved flower and vegetable gardening and was known to many neighbors in Cummings Heights as ' The Rose Lady' . Mrs. Phipps was a graduate of Virginia Highlands Community College. After her graduation from VHCC she served as the college' s Financial Aid Officer from 1971 until her retirement in 1987. She was also active in the Appalachian Girl Scout Council and was a group leader from 1965 to 1974.
She was preceded in death by her husband of over 56 years, Orien Kenneth Phipps, February 13, 2004, as well as her parents, two brothers, Ted R. Owens, Jr. and Cecil V. Owens.
Survivors include one daughter: Sandra Phipps Hicks and husband Ed of Alexandria, Virginia; one grandson: Chris Morgan and wife Tracy of Dumfries, Virginia; two step grandchildren, Ashley Hicks of Monterey, California and Eddie Hicks of Alexandria. Two brothers: Tivis Owens and Russell Owens and wife Joanna of Abingdon, VA; One sister: Betty Owens McClanahan and husband Gerald of Tazewell, Virginia. One brother-in-law: Aven Phipps of Vansant Virginia, and five sisters' -in-law: Eunice Phipps Fleming of Bel Air, Maryland, Madge Phipps High of Reistertown, Maryland, Eva Phipps Allen of Concord, North Carolina, Jean Phipps Taylor of Glencoe, Alabama, and Karin Owens of Washington state. Mrs. Phipps is also survived by several nieces and nephews and a host of loving friends and neighbors.
The family would like to express special thanks to a special caregiver Shirley Deems and Mary Ray, Pam Coleman, Kristi White, Connie Lambert of Hospice and Palliative Care of Virginia as well as nieces Sharon Leonard and Janet Turley for their tender loving care of our beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt.
The family will receive friends at Farris Funeral Home from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM on Tuesday, February 1, at the Forest Hills Branch of Farris Funeral Service located at 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, Va..
The funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, February 2 at 11 AM at the Abingdon Baptist Church with Dr. Steven W. Pollard officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Abingdon, VA.
Pallbearers will be Dennis Owens, Brad McClanahan, Bob Leonard, Jon Leonard, Nathan Leonard, Josh Taylor, Seth Taylor, Richard Turley, and Rick Stanley. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Farmer, Sam Van Dyke, Bill Webster, John Mink, Terry Radnoczi, and Joe Andis.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions can be made to the Abingdon Baptist Church, 361 W. Main Street, Abingdon, Virginia 24210, or to Hospice and Palliative Care of Virginia Resource Center at 211 W. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210
Conley Trigg Greer
Mr. Conley Trigg Greer, Jr, age 86, died Sunday, January 30, 2005 at the Grace Health Care Center in Abingdon.
Born on July 26, 1918 in Abingdon, Conley was a son of the late Henrietta Johnson Greer and Conley Trigg Greer, Sr. He was a graduate of William King High School in Abingdon and the Business College of Johnson City, TN. Conley and his wife were the former owners and operators of Greer & Son Jewelers. He was an active and lifelong member of the Abingdon United Methodist Church. Conley was very active in show horses from his P & G Stables for many years and played a big roll in the development of the 4-H Riding Center in Washington County, VA.
Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Pearl Aline Combs Greer; his uncle, Raymond Johnson; cousin Charles Galliher and wife Betty as well as several other cousins, nieces, nephews and special friends Joe and Janavee Phipps.
For their loving and tender care, the family wishes to extend a very special thanks to the staff of Grace Health Care Center, special friends Jane and Helen Bryan, Jean Combs, J.H. Combs, Nora Millsap and Stephen and Peggy Semancik.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 \endash 7:00 P.M. Tuesday at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service.
The funeral service will be conducted at 2:30 P.M. Wednesday, February 2, 2005 in the Abingdon United Methodist Church with Rev. Bill Rowland and associate pastor Rev. Nicole Hill officiating. Interment will follow in Knollkreg Memorial Park.
Casket bearers will be Mike Montgomery, Charles Galliher, J. H. Combs, Donald Johnson, Larry Tignor, Carson Jackson, Wayne Strong, and Wayne Thomas. Honorary casket bearers will be the Wesley Sunday School Class of Abingdon United Methodist Church.
In place of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations in honor of Mr. Greer be made to the Abingdon United Methodist Church, 101 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA.
John Franklin Barrett
Mr. John Franklin Barrett, age 58, died Monday, January 31, 2005, at his home after an extended illness. He was born January 11, 1947 in Abingdon, Virginia to the late Robert Francis and Vivian Clark Barrett. He grew up in Abingdon and then moved to Greensboro, North Carolina. He was a U. S. Army veteran serving in the 82nd Airborne, 1st Calvary Division in Vietnam. He had worked at Tyco for 26 years where he was a tool and die specialist. John was a member of the American Legion, VFW and Army Reserve.
He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Ann Barrett; his children, Robert James Barrett and wife, Leslie Ann of Abingdon, Va., Joel Brian Barrett and wife, Olivia of Abingdon, Va., Shawna Aaron Wilson and husband Tripp of Laurinburg, N.C., Todd Ryan Henry and wife, Tracey of Marietta, Ga.; his sisters, Patricia Barrett White, Elizabeth Ann Porter and Jennifer Lucille Barrett all of Greensboro, N.C.; his brother, Robert Francis Barrett, Jr. of Greensboro, N.C. his grandchildren, Brittany Paige Barrett, Jesse James Barrett, Sarah Ashlie Henry, Jacob Cohen Henry, Gavin Hambrick Wilson and Ethan Nicholas Wilson; Aunts and uncles, Sylvia Arbelle (PeeWee) Arnold, Douglas Franklin Clark and Sonja Ruth Clark.
A funeral service will be conducted Thursday, February 3, 2005 at 2:00 PM in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Chapel with Rev. Wesley Price officiating. Burial will follow the Knollkreg Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends from 6-8 PM Wednesday at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Greensboro, 2500 Summitt Ave., Greensboro, N.C. 27405 or the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 246, Abingdon, VA 24212.
David Lee Kloppenborg
Mr. David Lee Kloppenborg, age 52, died Thursday, January 27, 2005.
Born on September 22, 1952 in Clay County, Nebraska, David was a son of Wesley Carl Kloppenborg and the late Betty Marie White Kloppenborg. He was employed as a computer engineer. Prior to moving to California, David was a former resident of the Bristol area and was formerly employed at the Raytheon Defense Systems plant there. He was a U. S. Army Veteran.
In addition to his father, David is survived by his wife, Patricia Ann Rowe Kloppenborg; two daughters, Anna Kloppenborg and Alissa Kloppenborg and his two sisters, Vicki and Debbi.
A private funeral service will be held Saturday, February 5, 2005 with Rev. Herbert Peak officiating. Military graveside rites will be provided by Highlands Fellowship Honor Color Guard.
