Ruth Mozelle Wright, age 89, passed away on Tuesday, September 2, 2008 at Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion, VA. 

She was preceded in death by her husband Earl B. Wright and her son John Bane Wright.

Ruth had made her home in Abingdon for the past 20 years. Before moving to  the Abingdon area, she had lived in Atlanta, GA where she had served as the financial secretary  for Northern Presbyterian Church. In Abingdon, she was a member of St. John Lutheran Church where she had served as President of the Women’s Circle and as director for the Friends of Santa program.

She is survived by her daughter Barbara Ruth Wright of Abingdon; her daughter-in-law, Andrea Wright of Double Oak, TX; her grandchildren, Charlie Wright, Julia Wright and Jenny Wright, all of Texas;  her special friends, Alma Estes, Linda Garnett, Helen Morgan, Mildred McEachern and Laura Wainright all of Abingdon.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 P. M. Friday at St. John Lutheran Church in Abingdon with Pastor Kent Peterson officiating. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall of the church on  Friday from 12:00  Noon until the time of the funeral. The burial service will follow at Roselawn Memorial Park in Marion, Virginia. In place of flowers, the family asks that those wishing to honor Ruth’s memory to please consider memorial donations to St. John Lutheran Church, 807 E. Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210.

Maxine McIntyre Singleton, 84, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 3, 2008 in Bristol Regional Medical Center.

            She was born in Washington County, Virginia and was a daughter of the late, Irby “I.W.” and Maxie Gobble McIntyre. She was a lifelong resident of Abingdon, Virginia, where she was a member of Woodland Baptist Church. She was the owner and operator of Maxine Ceramic Shop for over twenty years. She was also a faithful member of the Wolf Hill Quilters. She was a momma to everyone that knew her.

            In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, J.C. Singleton and a nephew, James L. Wertz

            She is survived by her daughter Gail Singleton; two sons, Gary and Tim Singleton, all of Abingdon; one sister, Edith Wertz of Bristol, Virginia; five grandchildren, Allen Singleton and wife, Annette, Valeri Singleton, Hilary Robinson and husband, Frank, Nathan Singleton and wife, Whitney, and Justin Singleton and fiancée, Beth; five great grandchildren, Tyler and Christina Singleton, Hayle Robinson, and Anna Grace and Jack Singleton. Several nieces and nephews also survive.

            Funeral services for Maxine Singleton will be conducted at 3:00pm Saturday, September 6, 2008 at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with the Rev. Bob McCormick officiating. Interment will follow in Rust Hollow Cemetery, on Rust Hollow Road off Wyndale Road in Abingdon. Pallbearers will be Allen Singleton, Nathan Singleton, Justin Singleton, Phil Nester, Tommy Singleton, Jimmy Singleton, and Kenneth Singleton. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jeff Scott, Gary Williams, Allen Duff, as well as friends and neighbors. The family will receive friends at Farris Funeral Chapel in Abingdon after 2:00pm until the time of the service on Saturday. The family asks that anyone considering a memorial tribute, make a memorial contribution to the Woodland Baptist Church Missionary Fund, PO Box 618, Abingdon, Virginia 24212, specifically for, Betty Loudermilk.

 

 

Rebecca Ann Newton, age 74, passed away on Thursday, September 4, 2008 at the Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, TN.

Rebecca was born February 20, 1934, the youngest daughter of three, to the late Thomas Newton and Signora Newton Delapp. She graduated from Douglas High School and worked as Program Assistant for the U.S. Department of Agriculture while aiding her mother in rearing ninety-eight children before her retirement in 1994. Rebecca was a member of Charles Wesley United Methodist Church where she had served as Youth Director. She was a member of the board of directors for the Virginia Highlands Festival, the William King Arts Center, and Abingdon Redevelopment and Housing Authority. In addition, Rebecca was a volunteer at Barter Theatre for 20 years and had received numerous awards.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, William Newton.

Those left to cherish her memory are her brothers,  Kenneth (Kenny) Taylor of Bristol, VA, and Scott Newton; her sisters, Hattie Daniels of East Orange, NJ, Shirley Snead of Kingsport, TN, Elizabeth Newton of Calvin Heights, MD, and Takenya Davis; her aunt, Ethel Smith  of Abingdon and a number of cousins, nieces and nephews.

Rebecca was a well respected and loved member of her community, town, and state. She has left a legacy of “Love” that will truly always be remembered and had lived a life that was inspiring to all who knew her.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 P. M. Monday, September 8, 2008 in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Pastor Donald Swift officiating. The family will receive friends on Monday from 12 Noon until the time of the funeral service.  The family wishes to give a special thank you to Kimberly Taylor and her family for all of their help and kindness shown to Rebecca and them.

Leroy Abner Gobble, 78, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2008 in Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, Tennessee.

He was born March 31, 1930 in Lebanon, Virginia and was a son of the late Leroy Shan and Martha Gobble. He had spent most of his life in the Abingdon area and for a time had lived in North Carolina, where he was a member of Northside Baptist Church in Hudson. He served his country in the U.S. Army.

            In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Lisa Gobble; a brother, Junior Gobble; a sister, Helen Helton; and a grandson, Eric White.

            Survivors are his wife, Katherine Goodson Gobble; Sons, James Leroy Gobble and wife, Marie of Granite Falls, North Carolina, Donald Gobble and wife, Wanda of Boone, North Carolina; and Emmitt Joe Gobble and wife, Tonya of Lenoir, North Carolina; Daughters, Shirley Mims and husband, Darrell of Granite Falls, North Carolina, Mary Russell and husband, Larry of Hudson, North Carolina, and Dinah Cook and husband, Jerry of Granite Falls, North Carolina; step daughters, Betty Russell and husband, Tommy of Hudson, North Carolina, Katherine Otey of Traphill, North Carolina, and Dorothy Taylor of Abingdon; step sons, Wyndom Dunn of Abingdon, and Bill Otey of Winchester, Virginia; Sister, Anna Gobble of Abingdon; half brother, R.E. Miller of Marion, North Carolina; special niece, Debbie Earls of Abingdon; special nephew, Eddie Gobble of Abingdon; 19 grandchildren, several great grandchildren as well as several nieces and nephews also survive.

            Funeral services for Leroy Gobble will be conducted at 2:00pm Tuesday, September 9, 2008 in the Farris Funeral Chapel, 427 E. Main St., Abingdon, with Pastor Paul Price and the Rev. Jerry Eggers officiating. Interment will follow in Knollkreg Memorial Park. Members of Highlands Fellowship Veterans Honor Guard will conduct military gravesite rites. Pallbearers will be David Russell, Joey Gobble, Joe Livesay, Sam Gobble, Eddie Gobble, and Greg Earls. Honorary Pallbearers will be James Reece, Marcus Cato, Jerry Cook, and Darrell Mims. The family will be at the home of Anna Mae Gobble, 20131 Brumley Gap Road, Abingdon.

            Friends may call at Farris Funeral Service beginning at 6:00pm Monday.

Mrs. Bertha J. Owens, 89, died Monday September 8, 2008 at Buchanan County General Hospital.  She was born in Buchanan County and moved to West Virginia when she was a child.  She lived most of her life in Buchanan County.  She was a member of Little Prater Church of Christ.  She was preceded in death by her husband Newland Owens; 4 brothers, 5 sisters, and her son-in-law Kenneth Rowlett and grandson-in-law Gary Taylor.

            She is survived by her daughter Ethel L. Rowlett of Grundy; 1 sister, Cora Blankenship of New Richmond, OH; 3 grandchildren, Donna Horton of Babson Park, FL, Kenneth D. Rowlett of Haysi, and Angela Compton of Grundy; 2 great grandsons, Nathan Taylor and Tigh Compton; 2 great granddaughters, Kerri Deel and Kendra Rowlett; special nieces, Alice Birchfield, Rose Justice, Hazel Dotson, Mary Mills, Eunice Stone, and Marie Arrington; plus many other nieces and nephews.

            The funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, September 10, 2008 at 3:00 p.m. in the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway Abingdon, with Pastor Bill Neeley and Pastor Ken Runyon officiating.  Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens.  The family will receive friends Wednesday immediately prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m.

            Pallbearers will be Kenneth D. Rowlett, Donnie Compton, Tigh Compton, Nathan Taylor, Jim Horton, Russell Deel, Benny Ratliff, and Darrell Deel.

Linda Darlene Banks, age 58 passed away Wednesday, September 10, 2008 in the Johnston Memorial Hospital.

She was preceded in death by her husband, George Oscar Banks, her parents, Edward “Mutt” Talbert and Maxine Talbert.

She is survived by her children, Michael Banks, Abingdon, VA, Kenneth Banks, Alpharetta, GA,

Amanda Banks, Laramie, WY, her biological father, John Q. Harris, her brothers, Eddie Lee Talbert, Chilhowie, VA and Charles Wayne Talbert, Abingdon, VA.

The family will receive friends Saturday, September 13, 2008 from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the funeral home.

 

 

Barbara Ann Watson, age 59, passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2008 at the Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, TN.

Barbara was born on May 22, 1949 at King’s Mountain Hospital in Bristol, VA and was a daughter of the late Wiley Neal Jackson and Mary Evelyn Stout Jackson. She was also preceded in death by her father-in-law, Clarence Stacy Watson.   She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church.

She is survived by her husband Denver “Bo” Watson; her son, Joe Watson and wife Linda; her daughters, Mary Russell and husband Richard and Susan Watson all of Bristol, TN; her grandchildren, Hayley Danielle Watson, Raven Brea Watson, Nakisha Russell, Chiffona Russell, James Russell, Thurman Humpherys and Felicity Humpherys; her brothers, Glenn Jackson of San Diego, CA, Buddy Jackson, Wiley Neal Jackson II and Charlie Jackson all of Bristol, TN; her brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Rev. Paul and Panzy  Maye of Bristol, TN and her mother-in-law, Gladys Watson.

A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 P. M. Wednesday, September 17, 2008 in the South Chapel Church with Rev. Dennis Burnett officiating. Burial will follow in the Potter Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church on Wednesday from 12 Noon until the time of the funeral. Pallbearers will be Clavis Conley, Jake Long, Mickey Smith, Russell Potter, Barry Cook and Greg Rutherford. Honorary pallbearers will be Lynn Cook, Eric Cook and Dave Cook.

Dwight David Breeding, 48, passed away Wednesday September 17, 2008 at the Wellmont Hospice House.  He traveled the country for over 25 years as a truck driver and never met a stranger.  He loved fishing especially with his best friend Russ Brown, Jr., Tim, and Caitlyn.  He lived most of his life throughout the Tri-cities area.  He was preceded in death by his sister Doris Jean Brown in July.

He is survived by his wife, Diane Barrett Breeding; two beautiful daughters, Misty Reneé Breeding Fish and husband Tim, and Charity Dawn Whitt-Patton; four beautiful granddaughters, Caitlyn Fish, Jordyn Fish, Chloe Deel, and Maggie Creammons; his parents, Eugene and Wanda Breeding; sister, Sharon Ballard; brother-in-law Russ Brown, Jr., nieces, Autumn, Morgan, Jessica, Sydney, Lesley, Judy, and Kim; nephews, Shannon, Kieran, Alan, David, and Leslie; plus many friends and family.  May he have peace at last.

The family will have a memorial service at a later date.

Farris Cremation and Funeral Center is serving the family of Dwight David Breeding.

 

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Mr. Frank Edgar Shull, age 99, passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2008.

He was born August 31, 1909 in Banner Elk, NC.  He was the son of the late Calvin Shull and Anna Yates Shull Brown.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma Shull, also six sisters and six brothers.

Survivors include one daughter, Margaret Ann Shull Tickle and husband Leo, Abingdon, VA, three granddaughters, Regina Hinkle, Grundy, VA, Katherine Cline and husband Dallas, Keen Mountain, VA, Molly Harrington and husband Alfred, Cedar Bluff, VA, three great- granddaughters, Shannon McGraw and husband Thomas, Bandy, VA, Michelle Smith and husband Mitch, Bristol, VA, Katie Shortt and husband Tony, Cedar Bluff, VA, , one great- grandson, Bo Hartmann, Keen Mountain, VA, two great-great grandsons, Nathanael Smith and A. J. Smith, both of Bristol, VA, five nieces, Phyllis Carver and husband Bill, Roswell, GA, Betty Browning, Gilbert, WVA, Billy Paynter and husband Claybourne, Ballard, WVA, Grace Haynes, Valley Springs, CA, Margaret South and husband Conley, Orangevale, CA.

The funeral service will be held Friday, September 19, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the First Christian Church with Mr. Pat Mooney, Minister officiating.

The committal graveside service will be conducted Saturday, September 20, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. in Forest Hills Memory Gardens.  Those attending may assemble at the church by 10:30 a.m. for the procession to the cemetery leaving at 10:45 a.m.

Pallbearers will be Thomas McGraw, Bo Hartman, Mitchell Smith, Tony Shortt, Dallas Cline, Nathanael Smith, A. J. Smith and Tim Harrington.    

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church, 185 Old  Jonesboro Road, Abingdon, VA 24210.

The family will receive friends Friday from 6:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. in the First Christian Church.

Bobby Roscoe (Bob) Wilson, husband, father, grandfather, geologist, gentleman farmer, beekeeper, classic car mechanic and friend, died on September 20, 2008.  He was 65 years old and a resident of Damascus, Virginia. 

Bob was devoted to his family and friends and, throughout his long career as a field geologist in the western United States and Virginia, left behind legions of friends and colleagues who greatly miss his wise counsel, steadfast friendship, and abiding affection that always triumphed over the peculiar circumstances of life.  Bob was at times larger than life and always full of life, and those who loved him will remember that always.  He was a loving father and a terror to evildoers everywhere.

Bob was born on August 1, 1943 in Chatham County, North Carolina, the son of Arthur Roscoe and Katie Ellen Wilson of Wilsonville, North Carolina.  He graduated from North Carolina State University with a degree in geology, while playing center for the Wolfpack football team.  On June 8, 1966, he married Helen Jane Bell, with whom he has spent forty-two happy years.  Bob received a master’s degree in geology from Eastern Kentucky University and began to study for a Ph.D. at Pennsylvania State University.  By this time, Bob’s family had grown to include daughter Joanna and son Adam.  Together they moved to Denver, Colorado, where he began his career as a field geologist for Amoco. 

Bob worked for many years as a field geologist, exploring gas and oil fields in Colorado, Nevada, Kansas, and Texas.  Not content to explore by foot and truck, it was during this time that Bob learned to fly helicopters.  After many years, Bob joined Voyager as a field geologist, and continued his explorations throughout the western United States.  In the 1980s, he started his own gas and oil exploration firm, in which he remained active in the field as a geologist.  Bob was devoted to his family and, throughout his travels, always insisted that his family remain together; this often resulted in summer-long family trips accompanying Bob on his explorations throughout the West.  In 1990, Bob had the opportunity to return East, joining the Virginia Department of Mines, Minerals, and Energy’s Division of Gas and Oil as a field geologist.  Bob was quickly promoted to director, a position he held until his death.  Despite the rigors of life as a field geologist, he was rarely separated from his family, and never any longer than necessary.  His family remained with him throughout his illness, and he was surrounded by his family until the end.

Bob is survived by his wife Helen, of Damascus, Virginia; his daughter Joanna and son-in-law Bryan Green, of Richmond, Virginia; and his son Adam and daughter-in-law Heather, and grandson Liam, of Atlanta, Georgia.   He is also survived by his sister Joan Frazier, of Chatham County, North Carolina.  At Bob’s request, there will be no memorial service. Those wishing to honor his life may donate in his name to the Sierra Club, Heifer International, or to their local blood bank.

Harold Bill Creasy, 74, passed away Sunday, September 21, 2008.

He was born September 10, 1934 and was a lifelong resident of Washington County. He retired from Columbus-McKinnon with 25 years of service. He was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors are his wife of 51 years, Dorothy Creasy; his daughter, Rita Heath and husband, Don of Meadowview; grandson, Brandon Heath, Meadowview and fiancée, Amber Hayden, his brother, Bob Creasy of Chilhowie, Virginia; his sisters, Linnie Creasy of Marion, Virginia, Jane Hunt, and Shirley Kestner, both of Saltville, one grandchild.

A graveside service for Harold Creasy will be conducted at 11:00am Tuesday, September 23, 2008 at Mt. Olivet Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Creasy officiating. Interment will follow.

Those attending are asked to assemble at the cemetery by 10:55 a. m.

Pallbearers will be Bill’s nephews, Wayne Debusk, Glen Debusk, Robert Creasy, Stanley Kestner, Terry Hunt, and Roy Griffin. There will not be a public visitation.

Lewis Cosby Musser, Sr., 79, passed away from a heart attack at his home on August 17, 2008.  Lewis was a native of Abingdon and was the son of the late Mr. & Mrs. M. H. Musser; and was preceded in death by his brothers, Bill, Jack, Tucker, and M. H. Jr. in Abingdon.  Lewis graduated from William King High School in 1946; graduated from Emory & Henry College in 1950, and attended the University of Tennessee for two years before joining the United States Marine Corp.  He was a Captain and Marine pilot and served in Korea in 1952.  Lewis was a Realtor and established a real estate company in La Jolla.

He is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ann Cammack Musser; three children, Lewis Musser, Jr. and wife Cristine of San Francisco, Mary Ann Alexander and husband Jay of La Jolla, and Margaret Mary Anderson and husband Brian of Colorado Springs; three beloved granddaughters, Marissa, Madeline, and Jayne Marie Alexander; his sister, Ann Musser Howard and husband Sam of Atlanta; his sister-in-law, Margaret Cammack of Atlanta; and several nieces.

Lewis had an affable personality and always remembered fondly his many friends in Southwest Virginia.  Lewis was buried in the Fort Rosecrans National Military Cemetery in Point Loma, California.

Clarence Edwin Bolton, Sr., 88,  died at his home Friday, September 19, 2008.

He was born October 16, 1919 in Greenwood, South Carolina to the late Joseph Everett and Pearl Irvin Bolton. He served in the US Army in the European Theater of Operations during WWII, and was honorably discharged in 1945. He was an active member of the Episcopal Church, becoming a lay reader. He achieved 32^nd degree Mason status while living in Birmingham, Alabama. After retiring as an automotive manufacturer representative based in Atlanta, Georgia for 31 years, he had a shop in the craft market in Gatlinburg, Tennessee until moving to Abingdon in 2001.

Survivors are his wife of 65 years, Georgia Jones Bolton; his son, C.E. Bolton, Jr. and wife, Martha of Abingdon; a sister, Ann Connelly of Edgefield, South Carolina; a brother, Joe E. Bolton, Jr. of Greenwood, South Carolina; two grandsons, and two great great grandchildren.

A private service was held for the immediate family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to the American Heart Association are requested. The family would like to thank all the caregivers and Southwest Virginia Hospice for their help and support.

Roscoe Poston, 83, passed away Tuesday, September 23, 2008 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

He was born August 7, 1925 and was a son of the late George and Maude Terry Poston. He was a native of Russell County and had moved to the Abingdon area in 1977. He worked for Stuart Land and Cattle Company and had retired from the Washington County Landfill. He was of the Baptist faith.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Winiford, John and Claude Poston, and sister, Leola Price.

Survivors are his wife of 53 years, Eileen Fields Poston; his son, Jackie Poston of Abingdon and fiancée, Selena Buckles of Bristol, Virginia; his daughter, Sandra Davenport and husband, Kevin of Bristol, Virginia; two grandsons, Jason and Brent Davenport; two brothers, Charlie Poston and wife, Sue of Corn Valley, Virginia, and Walter Poston and wife, Helen of Rosedale, Virginia; two sisters, Edith Price of Greer, South Carolina, and Jean Jackson of Cedar Bluff, Virginia; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services for Roscoe Poston will be conducted at 2:00pm, Friday, September 26, 2008 at the Farris Funeral Chapel, 427 E. Main St. Abingdon, Virginia 24210 with Eddie Gobble officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens off Lee Highway in Abingdon, Virginia. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends after 6:00pm Thursday at Farris Funeral Service.

The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. John Rupe and the nursing staff at Johnston Memorial Hospital for their kindness and special care.

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Edward Alexander Pope, 57, 300 Highland Street, Abingdon, Virginia departed this life on Tuesday, September 23, 2008.

He was born May 5, 1951 and was the son of Arline Pope of Abingdon and the late Granville Pope, Sr.. He graduated from Washington County Technical Center as a welder. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by a brother, Granville Pope, Jr.

In addition to his mother, he is survived by his two sons, Isaiah and Alonzo Pope; his brothers, Elder William Pace of Knoxville, Tennessee, George Pope of Abingon, and Joseph Pope of Atlanta, Georgia; his sister, Minister Margaret Jenkins of Birmingham, Alabama; as well as several nieces, nephews, and cousins. He will by missed by all of his family.

Funeral services for Edward Pope will be conducted at 10:00am Saturday, September 27, 2008 at Charles Wesley United Methodist Church in Abingdon with Pastor Donald Swift and Minister Margaret Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow in High Point Cemetery in Abingdon. Pallbearers will be family and friends.

 

 

John W. “Wint” Moretz, 85, died Wednesday, September 24, 2008 at his residence.  He was a lifelong resident of Washington County in the Alvarado community.  He was a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church.  He was a veteran of the U. S. Army serving in World War II and was a recipient of the Purple Heart.  He was a mason and shriner; and a member of Disabled American Veterans, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and the American Legion.  He was a farmer and a retired rural mail carrier for the Alvarado community with 31 years of service.

He is survived by his wife, Nean Moretz; 3 sons, Charles H. Moretz and wife Jennifer of Cleveland, OH, John Wayne Moretz and wife Jean of Abingdon, and Eugene Moretz and wife Lynn of Meadowview; 1 daughter, Coleen Raines and husband Doug of Abingdon; 2 brothers, George Moretz of Baltimore, MD and Bruce Moretz of Feasterville, PA; 2 sisters, Betty Blevins of Elkton, MD and Molly Hortenstine of Abingdon; 9 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service will be conducted Monday, September 29, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with the Rev. Anthony Milhorne, the Rev. Fred Minnick, and the Rev. Terry Johnson officiating.  Burial will follow in Knollkreg Memorial Park with military graveside honors provided by the Highlands Veteran’s Honor Guard. 

The family will receive friends Sunday, September 28, 2008 from 6-8 p.m. at the funeral home.

Pallbearers will be David Spencer, Craig Milhorne, Josh Milhorne, Joe Milhorne, Kevin Campbell, John Moretz, Sam Moretz, and John Hortenstine.  Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Turner, Robbie Moretz, Chris Moretz, Justin Moretz, and granddaughters, nieces, and nephews.

The family wishes to express their sincere appreciation for the care given to Mr. Moretz to Drs. Bruce Higginbotham, Forest Swann, Emory Robinette, and the staff of the 5^th floor at Johnston Memorial Hospital and Total Home Care and Hospice.

Mildred Taylor Webber, formerly of Low Moor, passed peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2008, at her home.
She was born in Low Moor, Va., the youngest daughter of the late Robert A. Taylor and Sarah Jane Merritt Taylor.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, H. Ray Webber, in September 1962; four sisters; and five brothers.
Mrs. Webber was a former member of Low Moor Presbyterian Church, a present member of Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church, a lifetime member of Abingdon Senior Center and a member of the Mattie Rountree Stephenson Woman's Club.

She is survived by a son, W. Robert Webber and wife Jeanette of Salem; two daughters, Patricia W. Wirt and husband Donald of Abingdon and Lucille R. Cruise and husband Richard of Moneta,Va.; six grandchildren Virctoria L. Ellis and husband Terry of Suffolk, Michael Robert Webber of Check, VA, Catherine Anne Webber of Salem, Ernest Ray Wirt and wife Pam of Strasburg, PA, Donald Eugene Wirt and wife Ruth Ann of Pilot, VA and Richard Allen Cruise and wife Lisa of Pembroke, VA; nine great-grandchildren, Adam Webber, Matthew Webber, Piper Webber, Suzanne Wirt, Andrew Wirt, MaryAnn Wirt, Lauren Wirt, Natosha Cruise and Dakot Cruise. Special friends are Herbert Dye, Nancy Fleenor, Frances "Nell" Fix, Eleanor Elliott, Madge Via and her caretakers.

A graveside funeral service will be conducted on Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2008, at 11 a.m. in Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, with the Rev. Lisa Marshall officiating. Interment will follow. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, Va. A memorial service in Abingdon will be scheduled at a later date.
To send condolences to the family online, please visit www.nicely funeralhome.com.

Nicely Funeral Home, Clifton Forge, is in charge of arrangements, with the assistance of Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon.

 

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Jason “Chief” Cannon, 29, passed over into the Arms of Jesus on September 29, 2008 at the Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, Tennessee.

Jason was born April 12, 1979 and lived most of his life in Abingdon. He attended Abingdon High School, where he graduated in 1998, and was on the football and wrestling teams. In addition, Jason was an avid outdoorsman and loved to fish and hunt.

Jason is preceded in death by his best friend and papaw, Mr. Howard Little, and grandparents, Mrs. Edna Edwards and Mr. and Mrs. Ed Cannon.

He is survived by his loving mom and dad, Teresa and Larry Edwards of Abingdon; also by his precious little girl, Brianna Paige; a loving grandmother, Billie Jo Little; grandfather, Mr. Bob Edwards; brother, Chris Mitchell and wife, Michele; nephew, Brad and niece, Ashley; a special aunt, Kathy Davis; and his friend and sister, Amy Edwards. He is also survived by his father, David Cannon; and half siblings, David A., Joyce, and Lafiana Cannon. He has several aunts, uncles, and cousins.

A graveside service for Jason Cannon will be conducted at 11:00am Thursday, October 2, 2008 at Forest Hills Memory Gardens, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon with Rev. Greg Alderman officiating. Interment will follow. Pallbearers will be Tommy Dykes, Jamie Snapp, Todd Edwards, Justin Dykes, Darren McReynolds, and Brad Mitchell. Honorary Pallbearers will be all his friends who knew and loved, as he will be missed by all.

The family will receive friends at the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, from 6:00 pm until 8:00 pm Wednesday.

Margie Fulton, 73, a resident of Abingdon Manor, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 26, 2008 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

She was a native of Bluefield, Virginia, and had lived in the Abingdon area for the past several years. She was a resident of Greendale Home for the Aged before moving to Abingdon Manor. She attended Greendale Chapel, where she was a faithful supporter of her Church, Pastor, and Church Family. Margie was loved by all who knew her, and she will be greatly missed.

There are no immediate survivors.

A graveside service for Margie Fulton will be held at 11:00 am Thursday, October 2, 2008 at the Greendale Chapel Cemetery on Route 700 with the Rev. Jerry A. Eggers officiating. Those attending the service are asked to assemble at the cemetery by 10:50 am.

Grace Humphrey Singleton, age 89, went to be with the Lord on September 30, 2008 at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Singleton was born in Ash County, NC  to the late Granville Humphrey and Cora Goss Humphrey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Singleton, her sisters Martha Maybell Russ, Ruth Rust, Elsie Russ, Lucille Jones and her brother Roy Humphrey.  Grace lived most of her life in Washington County, VA and had worked at Grey’s Hosiery, Big Jack, LC King and had retired from Raytheon Corporation in 1981. She was a charter member of Faith Baptist Church in Abingdon, Virginia. She enjoyed gardening, cooking, cake decorating, caring for the farm,  and playing card games.

She is survived by her son Kenneth Singleton and his wife Barbara of Bristol, VA; her daughter, Linda Singleton Dean of Abingdon; her grandchildren Amy Singleton Nottingham and husband Kevin of Gray, TN, Sherri Singleton Pettitt and husband Aaron of Seymore, TN, Adam Dean of Abingdon; her great grandchildren, Walker Nottingham, Jessica Pettitt, Mason Nottingham, Rachel Nottingham, Grace Nottingham, Noah Pettitt, and Olivia Pettitt.

The family wishes to give special thanks to friends and caregivers, Dr. William M. Handy, Jean Salyer, Shirley Patrick, Chessie Cornett, Carolyn Cornett, Elaine Eller, and Fred and Carol Kaurish.

A funeral service will be conducted at 8:00 P. M. Friday, October 3, 2008  in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Pastor Scott Price Officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 7:45 P.M. Friday prior to the funeral service. The burial and committal service will be conducted at 11:00 A. M. Saturday, October 4, 2008 at Forest Hills Memory Gardens in Abingdon. Those attending the service Saturday are asked to assemble at the cemetery by 10:50 A. M. Pallbearers will be  Fred Kaurish, Sanford Humphrey, Wayne Jones, Tommy Singleton, Gary Singleton, Tim Singleton and Jimmy Singleton.

Ms. Clare Marie Ackroyd, born November 6, 1943, died Friday, September 26, 2008 at Johnston Memorial Hospital.

She was the mother of Melissa Demian; and sister of Herbert Ackroyd, Mary Jane Ackroyd, and June Ackroyd.

Donations in Ms. Ackroyd’s memory may be made to N.A.M.I. (www.NAMI.org) or to MoveOn.org (www.MoveOn.org).