Obituaries
Mildred Mikel Caywood
Feb 20, 2014
Mildred Mikel Caywood, age 97, passed on Thursday, February 20, 2014, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Mildred was born in Grayson County, VA on October 29, 1916, to the late Johnnie Mikel and Blanche Ball Mikel. She was a 1938 graduate of Virginia-Carolina High School in Grayson County and moved to Washington County shortly thereafter. Mrs. Caywood volunteered for numerous years...
Beulah Jane Shelton Vannoy
Feb 18, 2014
Beulah Jane Shelton Vannoy, age 75, beloved mother, sister, nurse, and friend, passed away peacefully the 18th day of February, 2014, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA. She was born in Bandy, VA on February 15, 1939, to the late William James and Roxie Caroline Shelton, and was preceded in death by her loving son, Timothy Brian "Bubba" Vannoy...
Harry L. Fullen
Feb 18, 2014
Mr. Harry L. Fullen was called home on Tuesday, February 18, 2014. He was born December 28, 1938 to Jacob and Olivene Fullen in Saltville, VA. At age 18, he entered the U. S. Air Force and served with pride for over twenty years. He was a long-standing member of Newman United Methodist Church and the VFW Post 8852. Harry...
Virginia Jones Porterfield
Feb 14, 2014
Virginia "Ginger" Jones Porterfield, of Raleigh, NC died peacefully on February 14, 2014 at the age of 102. She was born in Louisa County, VA on December 30, 1911 to the late Alonzo Lewis and Virginia Graves Jones. Ginger attended West Hampton College in Richmond, VA and graduated from Madison University in Harrisonburg, VA in 1934. She taught home economics...
Roger C. Litton Sr.
Feb 12, 2014
Roger C. Litton, Sr., age 70, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 12, 2014 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rufus Litton and Lillian J. Litton; son, Roger C. Litton, Jr.; and sister, Betty Little. He is survived by his wife, Pauline J. Litton; son, Bobby Neal; four daughters, Paula Neal, Leigh...
Sam J. Smith
Feb 11, 2014
Sam J. Smith, age 83, passed on Tuesday, February 11, 2014, at Greendale Nursing Home. No services are planned at this time. Mr. Smith is being cared for by Farris Cremation & Funeral Center, 19415 Lee Hwy., Abingdon, VA 24210, (276) 623-2700.
Brenda Sue Oliver Spiva
Feb 11, 2014
Brenda Sue Oliver Spiva, age 64, a lifelong resident of Washington County, VA, went to be with the Lord on February 11, 2014 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born to Tom Oliver and Betty Linburg Oliver on February 13, 1949 in Bristol, VA. She was of the Baptist faith and attended both Damascus Road Baptist Church and Trinity...
JoAnn McNew Casey
Feb 10, 2014
JoAnn McNew Casey, age 74, passed on Monday, February 10, 2014, at her home. JoAnn was born October 5, 1939 in the Hayter's Gap Community of Washington County, VA to the late William Newton McNew and Martha Gilley McNew. Mrs. Casey attended Lighthouse for Jesus Church in Elizabethton, TN. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by...
James Orvell Hash
Feb 10, 2014
Mr. James Orvell Hash, age 82, went to be with the Lord on Monday February 10, 2014. Mr. Hash was a member of the Gospel Tabernacle in Meadowview, VA. He was a three year U.S. Army Veteran and fought in the Korean Conflict. Mr. Hash was a member and Past Commander of the Damascus VFW Post 9830, and was a...
Kayleigh Paige Duncan
Feb 10, 2014
Kayleigh Paige Duncan, infant daughter of Laura Katherine White and J.T. Duncan, passed on Monday, February 10, 2014, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Kayleigh is preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Randal White, Sr. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her maternal grandmother, Kim White of Glade Spring, VA; paternal grandparents, Monique Duncan of Glade Spring, VA...
Arthur Lee Hamilton Jr.
Feb 9, 2014
Arthur Lee Hamilton, Jr., age 78, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2014 at DarWay Eldercare and Rehabilitation Center in Forksville, PA. He was born to the late Arthur Lee Hamilton, Sr. and Della Hall Hamilton on March 28, 1935 in Clinchburg, VA. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by five brothers. He is survived...
Teddy Tolliver
Feb 7, 2014
Teddy "Joe" Tolliver, age 77, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 7, 2014. Joe is survived by his loving and devoted daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Steve Zappardo of Kingsport, TN; loving grandson, USAF A.J. Zappardo; six brothers, Jack Tolliver, Clyde Tolliver, Don Tolliver, Jackie Tolliver, Johnny Tolliver, and Larry Tolliver; three sisters, Helen Pruitt,...
Anthony Eugene Martin
Feb 4, 2014
Anthony Eugene "Tony" Martin, age 48, went to be with the Lord while visiting his parents in Abingdon, VA on Tuesday, February 4, 2014. Tony was born in Clintwood, VA on May 14, 1965 to Earnest and Nina Martin and was an employee at Greene Valley Development Center. He is preceded in death by his loving wife of 17 years,...
Bertha Catherine Thomas Crabtree
Feb 3, 2014
Bertha "Bobbie" Thomas Crabtree, age 70, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, February 3, 2014 at her home in Cleveland, VA. She was born on April 5, 1943 to the late Graham and Jual Thomas. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Garland Wilkinson, and brother Billy Thomas. Bobbie is survived by her daughter, Michelle...
Billy Ray Poole Sr.
Jan 31, 2014
Billy Ray Poole, Sr., age 78 and lifelong resident of Washington County, passed on Friday, January 31, 2014, at Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Clintwood, VA. Billy was a U.S. Army Veteran and a life member of the Washington County Life Saving Crew. He is preceded in death by his parents, Columbus and Elizabeth Poole; wife, Gladys Widner Poole; two...
Billie Howard Blevins
Jan 27, 2014
Billie Howard Blevins, age 81, passed on Monday, January 27, 2014 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Billy was born in the Green Cove area of Washington County, VA to the late Clifton Blevins and Ethel Mae Blevins. Mr. Blevins served as a medic with the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and was Chief of the Clemmons, California Fire Dept. before...
Virginia Russell Blackwell
Jan 21, 2014
M. Virginia Russell Blackwell, age 86, went to be with her Heavenly Father, husband, and other loved ones on Tuesday, January 21, 2014, at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News, VA. Virginia was a member of Shady Grove Pentecostal Church. She was a loving mother and devoted wife who greatly impacted many lives. Mrs. Blackwell loved to read her...
Loma K. Whittaker
Jan 14, 2014
Loma Kay Campell Whittaker, age 45, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2014 at her home. Kay attended Gospel Tabernacle Church and was a wonderful and loving mother, wife, and daughter. She leaves behind her husband of 28 years, Darrell Whittaker; daughters, Lexi Whittaker of the home and Tabitha Whittaker of Bristol, TN; sons, Brett (Tasha) Whittaker and Brandon Whittaker,...
Mary Estella Clark Calandros
Jan 9, 2014
Mrs. Mary Estella Clark Calandros, age 78, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 9, 2014, at Wellmont Hospice House. She was born in Abingdon, VA, daughter of the late John Thomas Clark and Lena Mae Bailey Clark. Mrs. Calandros was a United States Air Force veteran and worked as a nurse for forty-two years in numerous states...
George Allen Holbrook
Jan 6, 2014
George Allen Holbrook, age 70, went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 6, 2014, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He is preceded in death by his parents, William Henry Holbrook and Elizabeth Mae Davis Holbrook; and two sisters, Geneva Ward and Dorothy Thomas. He is survived by his beloved wife of 45 years, Sandra Holbrook; son, David Wilson (Teresa)...
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