Obituaries

Roger C. Litton Sr.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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)...

Ruby Viola Reynolds

Ruby Viola Reynolds

Jan 6, 2014

Ruby Viola Reynolds, age 75, passed away on Monday January 6, 2014 in Grace Healthcare. Ruby was a lifelong resident of Washington County, VA and was of the Baptist Faith. She is remembered by her love of singing and guitar playing. Ruby was predeceased by her parents Graham and Bertha Gobble Miller and her sister Beulah Reynolds. She is survived...

Thelma Hazel Ashbrook Sykes

Thelma Hazel Ashbrook Sykes

Jan 5, 2014

Thelma Hazel Ashbrook Sykes, age 92, a lifelong resident of Southwest Virginia passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2014 at her home. She was a member of Tunnel Hill Freewill Baptist Church in Honaker, VA and attended Shiloh Freewill Baptist Church locally. Her hobbies included quilting and gardening. She was born to the late Otis Ashbrook and Bessie Holland Ashbrook...

Helen Ophelia Lail

Helen Ophelia Lail

Jan 4, 2014

Helen Ophelia Lail, age 78, passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Grace Healthcare. She was of the Christian faith and her hobbies included gardening and collecting dolls. She was born to the late Bruce Maines and Mary Hyler Maines on March 20, 1935. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 24...

Peggy Gilly McClung

Peggy Gilly McClung

Jan 2, 2014

Peggy Gilly McClung passed away Thursday, January 2, 2014 at Flagler Hospital in St. Augustine, FL after an extended illness. Mrs. McClung was born in Bristol, VA and had been a resident of Putnam County, FL for 35 years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, Charles C. McClung. She is survived by two sons, Charles...

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