Bessie C. Yarber
Mrs. Bessie (Lessie) L. Cornett Yarber, of 31402 Old Stage Road went to be with the Lord, Saturday, May 01, 2004. She was born December 15, 1913 to the late Roby and Lillie Whitaker Cornett. She was a homemaker, a member of the Bethel Baptist Church inVilas, North Carolina and her life was a testimony for her family and friends. Our mother enjoyed the simple things and loved life itself. She was preceded in death by her husband, James I. Yarber, founder of Yarber Chair Company; two sons, James Yarber, Jr. and Edward Yarber and one grandson, Billy Gene Litton. She is survived by:
Six sons, Jimmie Yarber and wife, Ann of Bristol, Tenn.
Riley Yarber and wife, Doris
Frank Yarber and wife, Janet
Carter Yarber and wife, Sandy
Joe Yarber and wife, Kim all of Glade Spring, Va.
Leonard Yarber and wife, Eva of Emory, Va.
Four daughters, Betty Blevins and husband, Jack of Bristol, Tenn.
Linnis Litton and husband, William of Abingdon, Va.
Lulabelle Delp and husband, Johnny of Glade Spring, Va.
Rosemary O' Quinn of Meadowview, Va.
Four brothers, Bill Cornett, Homer Cornett, Coolidge Cornett and Emory Cornett all of North Carolina
Several grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great grandchildren
A funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, May 4, 2004 at 2:00 PM in the Landmark Baptist Church with Rev. Dean King and Rev. Tommy Wilson officiating. Burial will follow in the Old Glade Presbyterian Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 \endash 9 PM Monday at the Landmark Baptist Church. Pallbearers will be grandsons. The family would like to thank everyone who cared for Bessie and gave their time. In her own words, ' God bless you all' .
In Place of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the Glade Spring Volunteer Lifesaving Crew, P.O. Box 59, Glade Spring, VA 24340.
Ruth D. Creger
Mrs. Ruth Davenport Creger, age 80, died Saturday, May 1, 2004 at Johnston Memorial Hospital.
She was born on March 16, 1924 in Russell County, VA and was a daughter of the late Edward M. Davenport and Martha Puckett Davenport. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Morgan Creger; a brother, Ford Davenport and two sisters, Hazel Pruitt and Mary Lee Easterly
Mrs. Creger was a 1949 graduate of Greendale High School where she was the class Valedictorian; a member of the Ladies Auxillary of the James H. Peters Post of the Disabled American Veterans. She had retired from the Washington County Library after 20 years of service and was a longtime member of the Temple Baptist Church.
She is survived by her niece, Jeannine Widener and husband Gene of Abingdon; other nieces and nephew, Joan, Sue, Judy and Don Easterly; her step-children, Elizabeth Ritoli and husband Michael of Fredericksburg, VA; John Charles Creger and wife Jeanette of Beaver Dam, VA and four step grandchildren.
The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, May 4, 2004 at Temple Baptist Church with Rev. John Wesley Price officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens Casket bearers will be selected from her friends at Temple Baptist Church. Honorary casket bearers will be her many friends at the Washington County Library and Temple Baptist Church. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to Temple Baptist Church, 15157 Inspiration Drive, Abingdon, VA 24210 or the Washington County Library, 205 Oak Hill St., Abingdon, VA 24210. The family will receive friends from 7-9 P.M., Monday at Temple Baptist Church.
Edward Woodard
Mr. Edward Woodard, age 77 of Bristol, Virginia passed away Tuesday May 4, 2004 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Virginia.
Born March 1, 1927 in Topaco, NC, He was the son of the late Andrew J. and Mary J. Woodard and was preceded in death by his brother Donald Woodard.
A 1946 graduate of Grundy High School, he attended Emory and Henry College and was a retired employee of Koch Industries. He was a member of Midway Baptist Church in Bristol; an active member of the Bristol Senior Show Choir and a founding member of the Gospel Mission Quartet.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Maxine Altizer Woodard; one daughter: Rita Viers of Piedmont, SC; two sons: Steve Woodard of Wilmington, NC and Terry Woodard of Charlottesville, VA; four grandchildren: Amy Sutherland, Andy Viers, Preslie Ryder and Scott Crowder; two great grandchildren; his son-in-law and dear friend Kelly D. Viers; Three sisters: Mabelle Calhoun, Nina Justice and Juanita Kiem.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P. M. Friday May 7, 2004 at Midway Baptist Church, 21318 Old Dominion Road in Bristol, VA. Reverend Dexter Terry and Reverend Luke Martin will officiate. Entombment will follow in Green Hills Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Claypool Hill, Virginia.
Pallbearers will be: Andy Viers, Matt Sutherland, Sonny Matney, Jack Woodard, Bud Kiem and Joe Woodard. Honorary pallbearers include Kelly Viers, Carl Phillips, Sonny Ellis, Jim Lockhart, Jack Bartley, Friends of the Buchanan Country Club, Members of the Bristol Senior Show Choir, and treasured cherished friends too numerous to mention.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 P. M. Thursday at Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon, VA.
Cora Mae Neal
Cora Mae Neal, 90, of Abingdon died Wednesday May 5, 2004 at Johnston Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Neal was a lifelong resident of Washington County. She was a member of Gospel Tabernacle and was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore William Neal.
Survivors include one son: Ervin William Neal of Wilton, CA; three daughters: Edna Wise of Bristol; Shirley Widener of Abingdon; Joyce Jackson of Abingdon; two brothers: Kerry Henley of Abingdon; Con Henley of Meadowview; one sister: Nannie Carr of Greenville, SC; 24 grandchildren; numerous great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Friday May 7, 2004 at 3:00 P. M. at Farris Funeral Chapel. Reverend Rick Wyatt will officiate. Interment will follow in Knollkreg Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service in the funeral home chapel.
Pallbearers will be: Frank Jackson, Jr., Mark Johnson, Mike Henley, Roger Neal, Otis Butch Neal and Shane Mullies.
Dora C. Carbary
Mrs. Dora Gladys Caudill Carbary, age 84, went to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, May 7, 2004 at her home.
She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was preceded in death by her loving husband of 54 years, R. T. Carbary. Her faith and trust was in Jesus Christ the Lord.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Donald Wayne and Jewell W. Carbary, Robert Lee and Patsy J. Carbary both of Abingdon, VA., one brother, Cannie Everett Caudill, Meadowview, VA, three grandchildren and their spouses, Robbie L. and Rebecca Carbary, Abingdon, VA, Jennifer and Bill Loehle, Jacksonville, Florida, Laura and Wayne Smith, Bristol, TN, one great grandson, Jackson David Loehle, several nieces and nephews,
Special friends, Irene Reynolds, Callie Gentry, Bud and Margaret Nelson, Phyllis Worley, Elleree Thayer, special neighbor, David Hess.
A graveside service will be conducted Sunday, May 9, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. in Forest Hills Memory Gardens with Rev. Robert Lee Carbary officiating.
Pallbearers will be David Eastridge, Robbie Carbary, Wayne Smith, Howard Carbary, Jack Worley, Bill Eastridge, Bill Carbary, Jim Carbary.
Honorary pallbearers will be Roger Crane, Bob Gentry and Carl Gentry.
A special thanks to Hospice workers, Molly Hale, Mary Ray and Crystal Parks. Also a special thanks to Dr. Robert Walker.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Hospice and Pallative Care of Virginia,
P.O. Box 349, Norton, VA 24373.
The family will receive friends Sunday from 4:00 \endash 5:30 p.m. in the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, VA
(located on the grounds of Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Exit 14, Abingdon)
Zeke Jenkins
Mr. Zeke Jenkins, 96, of Meadowview died Saturday May 8, 2004 at Johnston Memorial Hospital.
A native of Carter County, Virginia, Mr. Jenkins was the son of the late Robert and Edna Oliver Jenkins. He was a retired farmer.
He was preceded in death by his wife Emma Oliver Jenkins.
Survivors include three sons: Earl Jenkins of Cheyenne, WY; James Jenkins and wife Judy of Chilhowie; Chester Jenkins and wife Ann of Glade Spring; two daughters: Vivian Bryant of Chilhowie; Irene Prater and husband Larry of Meadowview; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday May 10, 2004 at 11 A.M. at the graveside from Old Glade Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Reverend Warren Wilson will officiate.
Pallbearers will be: Tim Bryant, Mark Bryant, Stanley Bryant, Glenn Bryant, Marcus Jenkins and Jeremiah Jenkins.
Honorary pallbearers will be: Danny Prater, Pete Prater, Charles Prater, Edward Prater, Joe Carter, Michael Evans, Larry Price and Herman Widner.
The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6-8 P. M. at Farris Funeral Service.
Jack O. DeBord
Mr. Jack O. DeBord, 70, passed away, Sunday May 9, 2004 at Johnston Memorial Hospital.
Mr. DeBord was a native of Saltville and had lived most of his life in Washington County, Virginia. He was the son of the late Tom E. and Rosie Crutchfield DeBord. He was a graduate of Saltville High School and a United States Army veteran. He had worked for the Olin Chemical Corporation for 15 years and then worked at Westinghouse until his retirement. He was a former member of the Plasterco United Methodist Church where he was teacher and had held many offices for several years and was a member of the Rich Valley United Methodist Church. He was preceded by two sisters, Beulah DeBord, Hazel Surber; a brother, John DeBord and brother in law, Richard Nutter.
Survivors include his wife: Janet Nutter DeBord; one son: Dennis DeBord and wife, Glenda of Raleigh, NC; two brothers: Rev. James L. DeBord and wife, Sue of Glade Spring; Eugene DeBord and wife, Bertha of Saltville; three sisters: Lois Harris and husband, James of Gate City; Dorothy Harris and husband, Paul of Antioch, IL; Mildred Greer and husband, Dickie of Mendota, Va. Two brothers-in-law, Harold Nutter and wife, Mildred of Woodlawn, Va. and Malcolm Nutter and wife, Lois of Cleveland, Tenn.; two sisters-in-law, Zelda Nutter of Saltville and Mary N. McFarlane and husband David of Meadowview, and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral services will be held Tuesday May 11, 2004 at 6:00 P. M. at Farris Funeral Chapel with Reverend Darrell Ray officiating. The family will receive friends following the service.
A committal service will be held at 1:00 pm Wednesday in the Mount Rose Cemetery Mausoleum in Glade Spring with military rites by the Highlands Fellowship Honor Guard.
Pallbearers will be his nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to either the Hospice & Palliative Care of Virginia, P.O. Box 349, Norton, VA 24273 or the Rich Valley United Methodist Church, %Phillip Lowe, 11240 Sparrow Road, Abingdon, VA 24210.
Joseph N. Worley
Mr. Joseph N. Worley, age 90, of Bristol, VA went to be with the Lord on May 10, 2004 at his home following a lengthy illness.
He was a member of Maple Grove Presbyterian Church, a retiree of Burlington Mills ' Volunteer Textiles' of Bristol, TN and also a part-time farmer. He was the son of the late George Worley and Laura Bowman Worley.
He was preceded in death by one son: Wayne Vincent Worley; brothers: Rufice T. Worley, General W. Worley and Arnold ' Pete' Worley; one sister: Ada Worley.
Survivors include his wife of 64 years: Faye Harley Worley; son: Garry L. Worley and wife Sue of Bristol, VA; sister: Clara Jackson of Bristol, VA; brother: Robert ' Bob' Worley of Bristol, TN; seven grandchildren; fifteen great-grandchildren.
Funeral service will be held Wednesday May 12, 2004 at 6:30 P. M. at Farris Funeral Chapel. Reverend Stephen Talbert and Reverend Scott Price will officiate.
The family will receive friends following the service at the funeral home.
An 11:00 A. M. interment service will be held on Thursday May 13, 2004 at Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the cemetery.
Pallbearers will be: Billy Worley, Greg Worley, Ben Abel, Jason Abel, Jason Fields and Josh Fields.
Honorary pallbearers will be: John K. Lester, David Wilson, Wilburn Necessary, Charles Phillips, Jeff Ingle, Bobby Ingle and Andrew Chambers.
William E. Blackwell, Jr.
MR. WILLIAM E. BLACKWELL, JR., age 66, died Tuesday, May 11, 2004, at the Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born and lived in Saltville, Virginia, moved to Cedar Bluff where he lived four years before moving to Abingdon in 1975. He was a graduate of Saltville High School and attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute. William was a member of the Pleasant View United Methodist Church and the Glenrochie Country Club where he enjoyed golfing. He had been employed with General Engineering Company since 1998 and supported the St. Jude' s Children' s Hospital. He is survived by
His wife, Joye Frye Blackwell
A son, Edward T. Blackwell of Abingdon, Va.
A grandson, Seth Blackwell of Abingdon, Va.
A brother, Douglas Blackwell of Cleveland, Tenn.
A sister, Susan Carter of Chilhowie, Va.
A graveside service will be conducted Friday, May 14, 2004, at 12:30 PM in the Forest Hills Memory Gardens with Rev. Jim Goddard officiating. The family will receive friends following the service at the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service located on the grounds of Forest Hills Memory Gardens, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, Virginia. Friends are to meet at the cemetery
before the service.
Honorary pallbearers will be Harry Carter, J. B. Kinder, Gerry Wolford, Barry Marshall, Don Smith, Harold Johnson, Emory Wright, Dr. James Bowden, Delmar Vencill and Fred Adkins.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made in memory of William to the St. Jude' s Children' s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Dan Franklin Vannoy
Mr. Dan Franklin Vannoy, age 77, of the Alvarado Community, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at his residence.
He was a native of Big Stick, W. VA and had been a resident of the Alvarado Community for many years. He had attended the Greenwood Baptist Church and was a carpenter and a farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alex and Flossie Lelia Davis Vannoy and loving sisters, Hazel and Louise.
Survivors include his wife, Edna Camper Vannoy, two sons, Robert Franklin Vannoy and loving friend, Peggy Allison and Eddie Wayne Vannoy all of the Alvarado Community, two daughters, Kathern Thomas and husband, Edward, Abingdon, VA, Ruth Paust, Bristol, VA, two brothers, James ' Curly' Vannoy, Damascus, VA and Paul Ray Vannoy, Alvarado Community, three sisters, Virgina Stroup, Damascus, VA, Blanche Hill, Bristol, TN and Irene Parks, Denton Valley Community, eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren.
The funeral service will be conducted Saturday May 15, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in the Farris Funeral Chapel with Pastor Floyd Nelson officiating. Interment to follow in the Greenwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will family and friends.
A special thanks to Dr. Tillinghast and Hospice of Southwest Virginia.
The family will receive friends Friday May 14, 2004 from 6-9 p.m. in the funeral home.
Orville Madison Pippin
Mr. Orville Madison Pippin, 76, went to be with his Lord Wednesday May 12, 2004.
Mr. Pippin was preceded in death by his wife: Mary Honaker Pippin, a son: Kenneth; his parents: Luther K. and Lucy Hearl Pippin; three sisters and two brothers.
He is survived by three daughters and their husbands: Glenn and Betty James; Linda and Richard Jackson of Abingdon; Teresa and John Bushong of Spartanburg, SC; five sons and their wives: Joe D. Pippin; Gary and Janet Pippin of Abingdon; Glen and Virginia Pippin of Glade Spring; Willard ' Danny' and Karen Pippin of Knoxville, TN; Jerry and Sara Pippin of Piney Flats, TN; three sisters: Una D. Leonard of Meadowview; Mary Conway of Lexington, KY; Barbara Gilbert of Orange, VA; one brother: Nelson Pippin of Gretna, VA; ten grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; special friends: Virginia and Dancy Flanigan and Kevin Price.
The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Temple Baptist Church followed by a funeral service at 8:00 P. M. Reverend John Wesley Price will officiate.
A committal service will be held on Saturday at 1:00 P. M. at Susong Cemetery in Bristol Virginia.
Family and friends are asked to assemble at the cemetery.
Pallbearers will be John James, Garrett Jackson, Jonathan Pippin, David Pippin, Kevin Price, Randy Felty, David Scott and Spike Nichols.
Honorary pallbearers will be the men of Temple Baptist Church.
The family would like to offer a special thank you to Mr. Pippin' s caregivers with Hospice of Southwest Virginia.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Southwest Virginia or Temple Baptist Church.
Florida Goff Vaught
Mrs. Florida Goff Vaught, 82, died Saturday, May 15, 2004, at Hillview Health Center in Elizabethton, TN. She was born in Smyth County, Virginia and had lived most of her life in Clinchburg, VA. She was a member of Mahanaim United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her sons, Ronald M. Vaught of Blountville, TN, and Charles D. Vaught of Bristol, TN; three grandchildren, David D. Vaught, Ronda M. Paulson, and Ryan M. Vaught; and one great-granddaughter, Sophia R. Paulson.
Funeral services for Mrs. Florida Goff Vaught will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, May 17, 2004 at Farris Funeral Chapel with Pastor Bobby Dunn officiating. Burial will follow in Mahanaim United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be chosen from family and friends.
The family will receive friends Monday from 2:00 p.m. until the time of service at the funeral home.
Edward C. Woodward, Jr.
MR. EDWARD C. WOODWARD, JR., age 65, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, May 15, 2004, at his home. He was born in Welch, West Virginia to the late Edward C. and Hettie Stallard Woodward, Sr. He was an electrician supervisor at E Dillon and Company having worked twenty-six years. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. Edward was a member and Sunday School teacher at the Wesley Chapel Church on the North Fork River near Abingdon, Virginia. He was preceded in death by an infant sister, Vivian Mae. He is survived by:
His wife of forty years, Ada Terry Woodward
One daughter, Dana Smythe and husband, Mike of Meadowview, Va.
Two sons, John Woodward and wife, Pam of Meadowview, Va.
Randy Woodward and wife, Michelle of Saltville, Va.
Four grandsons, Jacob, Benjamin, Alex and Curtis Woodward
Three granddaughters, Megan, Polly and Grace Woodward.
Three brothers, Darell Woodward and wife Sue of Abingdon, Va.
Mack Woodward and wife, Eva of Stafford, Va.
Rusty Woodward and wife, Betty of Houston, Ohio
Five sisters, Patricia Cox of Dayton Ohio
Barbara Pierce and husband, Bill of Roanoke,, Va.
Meryl Curd and husband, Morris of Meadowview, Va.
Betty Nichols and husband, Kenneth of Charlotte, N.C.
Sandy Swier and husband, Buck of Piqua, Ohio
A funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, May 18, 2004, at 2:00 PM in the Farris Funeral Chapel with Rev. James Woods, Rev. Roger O' Quinn and Rev. Ronnie Matney officiating. Burial will follow in the Fall Hill Cemetery with military rites by the Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post #6975. The family will receive friends from 6 \endash 9 PM Monday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Nephews and son-in-law, Mike Smythe. Honorary pallbearers will be all employees of E Dillon and Company and the members of Wesley Chapel Church. Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to the Wesley Chapel Church, %Margaret Holmes, 27274 Old Saltworks Road, Meadowview, VA 24361. The family extends a special thanks to Dr. Martin Monahan and his nurse, Betty Gayle McCall.
Junior Clarence Gobble
Mr. Junior Clarence Gobble, age 72, passed away Sunday May 16, 2004 at his home in the Brumley Gap Community.
Mr. Gobble was a native of Russell County and had been a resident of the Brumley Gap Community most of his life. He was a member of Fletcher' s Chapel and retired from Bristol Compressors with seventeen years of service.
He was preceded in death by a grandson, Joey Gobble.
Survivors include his wife, Anna Gobble, Abingdon, VA, four sons and their spouses, Troy and Shirley Gobble, Eddie and Denise Gobble, Bernie and Susie Gobble, all of Abingdon, VA, Clarence Gobble, Bristol, VA, three daughters and their spouses, Martha and Charles Darnell, Meadowview, VA, Mary Blevins and Debbie and Lucius Earls, both of Abingdon, VA, a brother, Leroy Gobble, Abingdon, VA, half-brother, R. E. Miller, Marion, NC, fifteen grandchildren and fifteen great grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in the Farris
Funeral Chapel with Brother Tony Nunley and Brother Ronnie Matney officiating.
Interment will follow in Knollkreg Memorial Park.
Military honors to be presented at the graveside by Highlands Veterans Honor Color Guard.
Pallbearers will be Don Gobble, Joe Gobble, Ricky Darnell, Bobby Sullins Mark Dobbins, David Gobble.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ruddy Duty, Freddie Helton, Charles Sullins, Jr., Bobby Darnell, Clyde White.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. in the funeral home.
Harry James Wright, Jr.
Mr. Harry James ' Jimmy' Wright, Jr., passed away Monday, May 17, 2004, at the Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee. He was born in Washington County, Virginia and had lived in Abingdon until he moved to Kingsport seven years ago. He and his wife owned and operated Green Spring Marine in Kingsport, Tenn. Jimmy was a career marine retailer wining numerous achievement awards for his outstanding sales including eight consecutive years as a National Top Ten Dealer. He is survived by
His wife of 17 years, Beverly Gentry Wright
One son, Harry James Wright, III of Bristol, Tenn.
His parents, Harry James Wright and Marie Roark Wright of Abingdon, Va.
Three sisters, Patty Cullop Pack and Brenda Wright Coons of Johnson City, Tenn.
Teresa Wright Hewitt of Abingdon, Va.
His father and mother-in-law, Bobby and Barbara Gentry of Abingdon, Va.
Sister-in-law, Lisa Gentry Greenway of Bristol, Va.
Nieces and nephews are Glen Cullop, Rick Coons, Josh Coons, Trey Hewitt, Alex Coons, Fritz Coons, Jr. and Christa Hewitt.
A funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, May 19, 2004, at 2:00 PM in the Farris Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jane Taylor and Rev. Jonathan Peters officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 \endash 9 PM Tuesday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Glen Cullop, Steve Wright, Bryan Greenway, Paul Pack, Trey Hewitt and Fritz Coons. Honorary pallbearers will be Dwight Brandon, Mike Gardner and Mark Hughes. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, Memorial Processing Center, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058-5216.
Mildred Ballou Wallace
Mrs. Mildred Ballou Wallace, age 80, died Tuesday, May 18, 2004 at the Grace Healthcare Center.
She was born on March 9, 1924 in Saltville, VA and was a daughter of the late Roy Ballou and Madeline Broyles Ballou and was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Wallace; an infant daughter, Diana Lynn Clark and two brothers, Allen Ballou and Gene Ballou. Mrs. Wallace was a member of the Byar' s Cobb United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy Wallace and Ann Wallace of Emory, VA; Samuel Dixon Clark and Nancy Clark of Barboursville, VA; four grandchildren, Michael Paul Clark of Mansfield, TX; Andrew Dixon Clark of Charlottesville, VA; Erin Wallace and Robby Wallace both of Emory, VA and a great grandson, Michael Paul Clark, Jr.
The funeral service will be conducted at 8:00 P.M. Wednesday in the Farris Funeral Chapel with Rev. Beverly Robinette officiating. The interment and committal service will be held at 10:00 A.M. Thursday at Baptist Cemetery in Glade Spring , VA.
Casket bearers will be the following nephews: Danny Broyles, Joe Taylor, Andy Wallace, Jeff Wallace, Herbie Wallace and Rick Cuddy.
In place of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the American Alzheimer' s Association, 207 N. Boone St., Suite1050, Johnson City, TN 37604.
The family will receive friends from 7 P.M. until the time of service Wednesday at the funeral home.
Clara Virginia Fritz
Mrs. Clara Virginia Fritz, age 80, died Wednesday, May 19, 2004 at her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Robert S. and Virgie M. Thomas. She was a member of the Beulah Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond C. Fritz, Sr. She is survived by:
Two sons, R.C. Fritz, Jr. and wife, Mae of Abingdon, Va.
Tom (Hop) Fritz and wife, Tammy of Abingdon, Va.
A daughter, Carla Hayes and husband, John of Johnson City, Tenn.
A brother, Bob Thomas of Abingdon, Va.
A sister, Vesper Hillard of Damascus, Va.
Six Grandchildren, Jeff Fritz, Brent Odom, Victoria Segraves, Rebecca Fritz, Carly Fritz and Jessi Fritz
Five great grandsons and one great granddaughter
A special brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Nancy Fritz
A funeral service will be conducted Saturday, May 22, 2004 at 2:00 PM in the Beulah Baptist Church with Pastor Mike Bowers and Pastor Eugene Ward officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunset Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 \endash 9 PM Friday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Buddy Fritz, Greg Fritz, Dave Casey, Jimmy Fritz, Buddy Thomas and Danny Thomas. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Beulah Baptist Church. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Freda Watson and Hospice of Southwest Virginia for the care given to Clara.
Mary Ann Burke Widener
Mary Ann Burke Widener, age 70, went to be with her Heavenly family, Thursday, May 20, 2004.
She made her home in Abingdon, Virginia and had lived in Roanoke, Virginia and Maryland.
She was a school teacher and a day care worker, she loved all children. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother to all.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ida Kinsley Burke and Emmett Fuller Burke and a son, Mark Widener, sisters, Pauline Greer and Laura Trimyer and a brother, Charles Edward ' Bud' Burke.
Survivors include her children, Shelia and David Reynolds, Abingdon, VA, Mike Widener, Waverly, VA, Sam and Bernie Widener, Abingdon, VA, and Joey and Amber Widener, Bristol, VA, sisters, Sarah Goodman, Bristol, VA, Nora Lee Gosa, Bean Station, TN, Betty Triplett, Bristol, VA, Virginia Fleenor, Abingdon, VA, grandchildren and spouses, J-Jay and Dawn Murray, Angel and Joey Willis, Eric and Kelly Widener, Michael Widener, Amanda Hope Widener, Yvette Widener, Mead Reynolds, Breanna Widener, Zachary Widener, Savannah Reynolds, Priscilla and Teneka, Haleigh Widener, great grandchildren, BJ, Jossie, Keiffer Allen and Haley N. Widener.
The funeral service will be conducted Sunday, May 23, 2004 at 4:00 p.m. in the Farris Funeral Chapel.
Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Joey Willis, Rick Fleenor, Bill Fleenor, Eric Widener, David Reynolds, J-Jay Murray, DeLana Jones, Ellis Belcher, Paul Thomas.
Honorary pallbearers will be Curt Fleenor, George Kite, Dusty Kite, Jimmy Murray, Giles Burke, T. C. Tiller, B. J. Jenkins, Mark Reynolds, Corky Gobble.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Debbie Warwick, Rt. 1, Box 258 A1, Honaker, VA 24260.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 6-9 p.m. in the funeral home or anytime at the home of David and Shelia Reynolds, 213 Pippin Street, Abingdon, VA.
Ivan Rodger Clark, Sr.
Mr. Ivan Rodger Clark, Sr. age 61, entered into eternal peace Saturday, May 22, 2004 in Johnston Memorial Hospital with his loving family by his side.
Before becoming disabled, Rodger was employed with Valleydale Packers and Bristol Metals, Bristol, TN.
He was a member of the Kingsway Baptist Church, Bristol, VA, attended Hamilton High School, Mendota, VA and was preceded in death by his parents, Earl and Octavia Clark, brothers, Gordon, Fred and Henry Monroe. After becoming disabled, Rodger still loved to hunt and fish.
Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Jayne Warren Clark, daughter and son-in-law, Denise and Earl Emerson, Ridgeway, VA, two sons, Ivan Rodger Clark, Jr., and wife Tammy Clark, Gate City, VA, Denny Clark and girlfriend, Judy Darnell, Abingdon, VA, sister, Leona Kinnick and husband Ralph Clark, Rockmart, GA, special sister-in-law, Linda Clark, Cincinnati, Ohio, grandsons, Matthew and Logan Emerson, special grandson, Zack ' George' Clark, granddaughter, Lorie Gibson, special neighbors, Janice Davenport and Connie Crusenberry, three aunts, Elizabeth ' Lib' Caudill, Ila Humphreys, Mae Parris, all of Meadowview, VA, special brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Mike and Gail Warren, special nephew and his wife, Fred and Vicki Clark and their children Nicole and Timothy, Spartanburg, SC, several other nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be conducted Sunday May 23, 2004 at 8:00 p.m. in the Farris Funeral Chapel.
A committal graveside service will be conducted Monday May 24, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Those attending are asked to meet at the cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers will be the men of Kingsway Baptist Church, Eddie McVey and Wayne Pierce.
A special thanks to Dr. Denton and Dr. Rhinehart.
The family will receive friends Sunday from 6-8 p.m. in the funeral home.
Virginia Kathryn Gray
Mrs. Virginia Kathryn Gray, a resident of the Bethel Community, died Friday, May 21, 2004 at her residence.
She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, VA and was a daughter of the late William Matthew McCall and Irene Watson McCall. She was a graduate of Bethel High School and the Mary Dalton Frye Secretarial School. Mrs. Gray was former employee of the Pet Milk Company, the Washington County Treasurer' s Office, Johnston Memorial Hospital and the Cumbo China Shop. Mrs. Gray was a longtime active member of the Bethel Presbyterian Church.
She is survived by her husband, Curtis E.Gray; a daughter, Kitty Lynn Gray; three brothers, Bill McCall of Abingdon, Virginia; Earl Ray McCall of Dover Delaware and Jimmy McCall of Mobile, Alabama; five sisters, Mary Mitchell of Abingdon, Virginia, Ruth Tillison of Bristol, Tennessee, Edith Brown of Sun Lakes Arizona, Esther Rhodes of Brooksville, Florida and Ann Snapp of Blountville, Tennessee; twenty one nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M., Monday, May 24, 2004 at the Bethel Presbyterian Church with Rev. Cathy Carpenter officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Casket bearers will be selected from friends of the family.
The family will receive friends from 6-9 PM Sunday at the funeral home.
The family would like to give special thanks to Mrs. Gray' s caregivers, Eula Grant, her friends and neighbors
Lucille V. Fields
Mrs. Lucille V. Fields, age 71, passed away Sunday May 23, 2004 in Grace Health Care Center in Abingdon.
She was born on May 4, 1933 in Tazewell County and was a daughter of the late Roy Jackson Fields and Virginia Bell Witt Fields. Ms. Fields was also preceded in death by a sisterShe was formerly employed in the food service department at E. B. Stanley Middle School and attended the Trigg Street Church of God.
Survivors include two daughters, Clare Jean Fields, Bristol, VA and Loretta May Wilson, one sister, Sarah ' Tillie' France and husband, Fearl France, Claypool Hill, VA; sister-in-law, Dorothy Fields, Raven, VA, and a brother-in-law, Tommy Robinette, Tazewell, VA,
The funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, May 25, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. in the Farris Funeral Chapel with Pastor Wayne Chant officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens.
Casket bearers will be family and friends.
The family will receive friends Tuesday one hour before the service.
In place of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the Clare Jean Fields Trust Fund, P.O. Box 427, Abingdon, VA 24210.
Arthur C. Friesland
MR. ARTHUR C. FRIESLAND, age 92, died Thursday, May 27, 2004, at his home. He was born in Ashe County, North Carolina and had lived most of his life in Washington County, Virginia. He was a member of the Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church and preceded in death by a son, Jerry Friesland. He is survived by:
His wife of 64 years, Gladys A. Friesland
Two granddaughters, Beth Newman and husband, Andrew of South Lake, TX
Traci Durham and husband, William of Jacksonville, Fla.
Four great grandchildren, Patrick, Alex, Michael and Katie Newman
A sister, Ella Mae Stanfield of Colonial Beach, Va.
A funeral service will be held Saturday, May 29, 2004, at 2:00 PM in the Farris Funeral Chapel with Rev. Robert Tolar, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7 \endash 9 PM Friday at the funeral home.
Pallbearers will be Don Carbary, Boyd Poe, Kenneth Matthews, Bob May, Michael Davenport and Frank Sullins. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Patrick Wallace and Dr. Andrew Rhinehart.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church building fund, 136 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210 or Hospice and Palliative Care of Virginia, P.O. Box 349, Norton, VA 24273.
Mrs. Friesland would like to extend a special acknowledgement to the staff of Hospice and Palliative Care of Virginia for the kindness shown Arthur during his illness.
Also, Gladys would like to thank their two cargivers, Margaret Russell and Shirley Davis; her family, especially Troy, Annabelle and Boyd and all the neighbors and friends who have helped in Arthur's care.
Robert E. Sandefur
MR. ROBERT E. ' BOB' SANDEFUR, age 79, died Saturday, May 29, 2004, at the Valley Healthcare Center. He was born and had lived in Saltville, Virginia but lived most of his life in Washington County, Virginia. He was a former bus driver for the Fuller Bus Line and had worked 21 years as a bus driver for the Washington County School System. Bob had attended the Antioch Baptist Church and was a member of the McCabe Lodge #56 I.O.O.F. He is survived by
His wife of 55 years, Ellen Pierce Sandefur
A daughter, Deborah Sandefur of Bristol, Va.
Five brothers, James Sandefur of Columbus, Ohio
John Sandefur of Glade Spring, Va.
A.D. Sandefur of Abingdon, Va.
Charlie Sandefur of San Antonio, Texas
George Sandefur of Austin, Texas
Several nieces and nephews
A funeral service will be held Tuesday, June 1, 2004, at 2:00 PM with Rev. Rayton Puckett officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Rose Cemetery. The fam
