Obituaries
Grace McCray Facello
May 11, 2015
Wilmington, NC - Grace Elizabeth Swetnam Facello, 77, formerly of Roderfield, WV, passed away on May 11, 2015 after suffering from Alzeheimer’s Disease for several years. Grace was born in Roderfield, WV the daughter of the late Herbert and Edith Akers Swetnam. She is survived by her husband Bill (Sarge) Facello; her four stepchildren, Dee Menzer of Oklahoma, Mike Facello...
Betty Lou Buttrey
May 6, 2015
Bristol, VA – Betty Lou Alexander Buttrey, age 81, passed on Wednesday, May 06, 2015, at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie, VA. Betty was a seamstress for many years and later made many friends while selling furniture at the Southwest Virginia Tobacco Warehouse. She is preceded in death by her parents, Ballard and Janie Kathleen Fogleman Alexander; husband, Joe...
Dennis R. Clark
Apr 30, 2015
Meadowview, VA- Dennis Ray Clark, age 57, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 30, 2015 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born in Russell County, VA on September 2, 1957 the first of seven children born to Buster Clark and Betty Alexander Clark. He was preceded in death by his sister, Sharon Marshall; brother, Gary Clark; and...
James Calvin Norris, Jr.
Apr 25, 2015
Abingdon, VA- James Calvin “J.C.” Norris, Jr., age 63, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 25, 2015 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was a proud veteran of the United States Navy having served a tour of duty in Vietnam and was retired from Kennametal of Chilhowie, VA. J.C. was preceded in death by his parents, James...
Dorothy Grace Cole
Apr 23, 2015
Meadowview, Va. – Dorothy Helton Grace Cole, age 90,died in Abingdon, Va. Thursday, April 23, 2015. A lifelong resident of Washington County, she was a member of the Yellow Springs Demonstration Club and the Abingdon Church of Christ. She was preceded in death by her parents, V.L. Helton and Eula Music Helton; first husband, Kenneth L. Grace; and second husband,...
Minnie Belle Stophel
Apr 22, 2015
Abingdon, VA - Minnie Belle Stophel, age 88 passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2015 at her home. Minnie attended Wyndale United Methodist Church. She loved spending time with her family and enjoyed cooking and feeding everyone. Minnie was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Gordon Stophel; her parents, Charles W. Carmack...
Estelle Russell McCracken
Apr 18, 2015
Abingdon, VA – Estelle Russell McCracken, age 88, passed on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at Grace Health Care Center. Estelle was a member of Free Pentecostal Assembly. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harley C. Waycaster and Celia Jane Potter Waycaster; two husbands, George Russell and Harrison McCracken; son, Albert Russell; two sisters; and three brothers. She is...
Wayne Popen
Apr 18, 2015
Bristol, VA Wayne Douglas “Chip” Popen, age 66, passed on Saturday, April 18, 2015, at his home. Mr. Popen was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and was a truck driver for many years. He was born and raised in New York and later moved to Virginia. He is preceded in death by his parents, Stanley Popen and...
Coy B. Cannon
Apr 14, 2015
Meadowview, VA Coy B. Cannon, age 73, passed from this life to eternal life on Tuesday, April 14, 2015 at Johnston Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. He was the son of Lloyd B. and Ada Hutton Cannon. Coy was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, advisor and friend to many. He was a well-known and respected contractor in the area...
Sarah Elizabeth Pyle Bowers
Apr 12, 2015
Glade Spring, VA- Sarah Elizabeth Pyle Bowers, age 93, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 12, 2015 at her home surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born on July 8, 1921, in Kingsport, TN, the second of three children born to the late Harold O’Brian Pyle and Lorena Nancy Taylor Pyle. She retired from...
Agnes Kazal
Apr 11, 2015
On the evening of April 11, 2015, Agnes Kazal passed from death to life into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was in her home surrounded by family: her husband of 50 years, Zoltan Kazal; her daughter, Andrea Kazal Moormans; son-in-law Mark W. Moormans; and her grandchildren, whom she greatly cherished. The day was filled with...
Kathleen McCloud Neal
Apr 11, 2015
EMORY, Va. Kathleen "Kay" McCloud Neal, 101, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2015, at her home in Emory, Virginia. Born on March 29, 1914, on Hart's Creek in Logan County, West Virginia, Kathleen was the eldest child of her father, Garfield McCloud, and her mother, Belle Wallen McCloud. While growing up in a small house in the Island Creek...
Michael L Kopp
Apr 10, 2015
Dateline: Abingdon, VA- Michael L. Kopp, age 58 of Abingdon, died unexpectedly at home on Friday, April 10, 2015. He is survived by his mother and his brother. At his request, there will be no visitation or service. The family of Michael L. Kopp is being cared for by Farris Funeral Service & Crematory, 427 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA...
Nina Trivette Elmore
Apr 8, 2015
Bristol, VA – Nina Trivette Elmore, age 86, passed away on Wednesday, April 08, 2015, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Nina was a native of Bristol, TN but lived 20 years in the western states travelling with her husband, Charles Elmore. Ten of those years were spent in Loveland, CO, until June 1992, when she and her husband retired to...
Alan Welles Grantham
Apr 7, 2015
Dateline: Abingdon, VA- Dr. Alan Welles Grantham, age 88, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2015 at the Wellmont Hospice House. He was born to the late James Grantham and Helen Little Grantham in Cook County, IL on February 1, 1927. Alan grew up in Evanston where he attended Evanston Township High School. He enlisted in the Navy, serving in...
John Berry Thomas
Apr 6, 2015
Abingdon, VA- John Berry Thomas, age 92, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2015 at Commonwealth Assisted Living. He was born to the late Fred Thomas and Alice Berry Thomas on May 26, 1922 in Washington County, VA. John was a veteran of World War II having served in the Army Air Corps as a mechanic. He retired from the...
Patricia Ann Locklear
Apr 4, 2015
Dateline: Abingdon, VA- Patricia Ann Locklear, age 63, passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was formerly employed as a production worker at Tri-Tube, Inc. of Abingdon, and worked as a security officer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Vincent Schrickel and Donna Marie Price Schrickel Fulton. Patricia is survived by two...
Audra Jeane Kidd
Apr 3, 2015
Hansonville, VA - Audra Jeane Reynolds Kidd, age 83, went to her heavenly home on Friday, April 3, 2015. Audra was born September 15, 1931 to the late Samuel Patton and Lillie Vina Self Reynolds. She was of the Baptist faith and was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church. Mrs. Kidd worked for several businesses as a bookkeeper and...
Delma Taylor Dye
Apr 3, 2015
Belfast, VA – Delma Francis Taylor Dye, age 92, passed on Friday, April 3, 2015, at Abingdon Health & Rehab Center. Delma was born June 2, 1922 to the late Robert Lee Taylor and Virginia Hagy Taylor and was raised in the Richlands, VA area. She and her husband moved to Cincinnati, OH as young adults and remained there for...
Haga Statzer
Apr 2, 2015
Haga Brittian Statzer Sr. 78, of Morristown, was reunited with his loving wife Mary and his Savior Thursday, April 2, 2015, after a long illness. He was of the Baptist faith. He retired from Mahle, Inc. after 25 years of service. He had a jovial personality and was an avid golfer. He cherished the time he spent with his children...
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