U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Christopher "Adam" Harmon
Christopher “Adam” Harmon went on his journey to heaven on Thursday, August 2, 2007. He was 22 years old and a 2002 graduate of John S. Battle High School, where he excelled in basketball, his passion. He was in the process of completing his bachelor’s degree at ETSU.
Adam was the most precious gift given to his mother and his little sister Tiffany. We love him more than life and will miss him for the rest of our lives. It has always been just the three of us against the world, and now a part of us is gone.
Adam’s grandparents, Earl and Betty Bott, were not only his grandparents but the rock he could lean on. No matter what the situation, he knew they were there for him.
Megan Hatcher was Adam’s girlfriend of seven years. He loved her so very much and planned on spending the rest of his life with her. She was a very big part of his life.
Adam was such a sweet and outgoing person. Everyone who knew him loved him.
Adam’s family will visit with friends and other relatives on Monday, August 6, 2007, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at Farris Funeral Service, 427 E. Main Street, Abingdon. A graveside service will take place on Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Luke Hooker, Wesley Hooker, Nathan Rust, Mark Brent, Jamie Curtis, Matt Reimer, Dallas Curtis, and Brian Rasnake.
Janice Marie Widener
Janice Marie (Jenny) Widener (Poo Bear), age 52, of Folly Beach, SC and formerly of Saltville, VA, passed away Friday, August 3, 2007, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Washington County, daughter of the late William G. (Bill) Widener and Elizabeth E. Widener. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Angela (Angi) Vanhoozer and Nancy J. Combs.
Jenny was a caring person, full of love and life. She loved the beach, traveling, camping and fishing. She also loved her pet. She will be missed dearly by family and friends.
Survivors include James (Russ) Howell, her companion, of Folly Beach, SC; one special nephew, Daniel Vanhoozer (her son at heart) and his fiancée, Renee Bailey of Saltville, VA; her siblings: Joyce Hawkins of Chilhowie, VA; Edward G. (Eddie) Widener of Glade Spring, VA; William R. (Bear) Widener of Glade Spring; Charles M. (Mike) Widener of Glade Spring; James C. Widener and wife Chandra of Saltville; Danny G. Widener and wife Almie of Saltville; and Jennifer J. Widener Richardson of Chilhowie; her brother-in-law, Herman Combs of Chilhowie; several special nieces and nephews; one special aunt, Margaret Freeman of Emory, VA; one special uncle, Allen Taylor of Bristol, TN; several aunts and uncles; special in-laws: Joseph E. Howell and Mildred L. Howell of Folly Beach, SC; special sister-in-law Susan G. Levisen; and family pet Missy.
Services for Ms. Janice (Jenny) Widener will be held Monday, August 6, 2007, at 2:00 p.m. at Farris Funeral Service, Main Street Chapel, with Pastor Wade Jackson and Pastor Dennis Eller officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends Sunday night from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Phyllis Marie Russell
Phyllis “Phyl” Marie Russell, age 52, died Monday, August 6, 2007 at Johnston Memorial Hospital.
She was a native of New Jersey and had lived in Abingdon for the past 7 years and attended Impact International Church.
She is survived by her husband: Johnny A. Howard of Abingdon; 1 sister: Patricia Russell, Saltville, VA and several nieces and nephews.
Services for Phyllis Marie Russell will be private.
Majorie S. Snodgrass
Marjorie S. Snodgrass, age 88, died Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA.
Born on September 5, 1918 in Washington County, Virginia, she was a daughter of the late Fayette Snodgrass and Olivene McKee Snodgrass.
Marjorie was preceded in death by her husband Henry Snodgrass, Jr.. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was an active member of the Friendship Community as well as Friendship Baptist Church.
She is survived by her sons Henry (Butch) Snodgrass III and wife Linda of Abingdon, VA and Bert Snodgrass and wife Brenda of Damascus, VA; her sister, Virginia S. Johnson of ___________________; her grandchildren, Nathan Snodgrass and wife Sara of Raleigh, NC; Jennifer Peters Batts and husband Greg of Roanoke, VA; Lori Lester and husband Wes of Salem, VA; Sara Snodgrass and fiancé Michael Eckhardt of Louisville, KY; Carrie Beth de Poix and husband Nathaniel of Alexandria, VA; Travis Dyson and wife Ashley of Bristol, VA and Brent Dyson and wife Megan of Glade Spring, VA; her great grandchildren, Zackary Batts, Taylor Batts, Ethan Peters, Annie Grace Lester and Fred Wyatt Lester. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 P. M. Wednesday, August 8, 2007 at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 427 E. Main Street, Abingdon. A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A. M. Thursday, August 9, 2007 at Mt. Olivet cemetery in the Friendship Community. Those attending the service are asked to assemble at the cemetery by 10:50 A. M. Thursday. In place of flowers, the family has asked for those wishing to honor Marjorie’s Memory to please make memorial donations to Friendship Baptist Church, 35411 Loves Mill Road, Glade spring, VA 24340 or to the Mt. Olivet cemetery Fund, % John Copenhaver, 16311 Monroe Road, Glade Spring, VA 24340.
Bonnie McClanahan Henderson
Mrs. Bonnie McClanahan Henderson, age 74, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2007, after a short illness at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Grundy, Virginia, and was a member of Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church in Glade Spring, VA. She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel Meshack McClanahan and Josie Catherine McClanahan; and by one son, Van Patton Henderson, Jr.
She is survived by her husband, Van Patton Henderson; three daughters: Kathy H. Cook and husband Gary of Abingdon; Patricia H. Pafford and husband Cecil of Chilhowie, VA; and Judy H. Turnmire of Glade Spring, VA; two sons: Joseph Patton Henderson and wife Lisa of Glade Spring; and Scott Carson Henderson, also of Glade Spring; five grandchildren: Terry R. Turnmire, Jr.; Ashley Erin Turnmire; Tracey Caroline Cook; Emily Elizabeth Vaught; and Grayson Patton Henderson; three brothers: Holiday McClanahan and wife Ruth of Abingdon; Estel McClanahan of Marion, VA; and Joseph B. “Lacy” McClanahan of Glade Spring; and several cherished nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mrs. Bonnie McClanahan Henderson will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, August 12, 2007, at Farris Funeral Service, Main Street Chapel, with the Rev. Fred Minnick officiating. Burial will follow at Rush Creek cemetery. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Saturday evening at the funeral home and also at any time at the home of Joe and Lisa Henderson, 11949 Emily Drive, Glade Spring, Virginia.
Robert Lee Kelly, Jr.
Mr. Robert Lee Kelly, Jr. age 79, passed away Thursday, August 9, 2007 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, Virginia.
Mr. Kelly was born in Vinton, Virginia, on April 12, 1928.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert L. Kelly, Sr. and Lola Roach Kelly, and his loving wife Hilda O. Kelly. He was a former Virginia State Trooper and manager of the Social Security Office in Norton, Virginia.
He is survived by two sons: Robert L. Kelly, III and wife, Carmala of Salem, Virginia; Richard Kelly and wife, Gloria of Blackwood, New Jersey; and daughter, Connie B. Hicks and husband, Ronald of Abingdon, Virginia; three grandchildren: Aaron Hicks, Meghan Kelly, and Christopher Kelly; one great grandson, Tristan Campbell Hicks; one brother, Edward Kelly of Richmond, Virginia, and several nieces and nephews.
The committal service will be conducted at 2:00 P.M. Sunday, August 12, 2007 in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum on the grounds of Knollkreg Memorial Park in Abingdon, Virginia with Mr. Kelly’s son, Robert L. Kelly, III officiating. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Everyone wishing to attend the service is asked to assemble at the cemetery by 1:45 P.M. The family will receive friends from 6:00 P.M. -8:00 P.M. Saturday, August 11, 2007 in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service.
Christopher Shaun Ryan
Mr. Christopher Shaun Ryan, age 26, passed away Friday, August 10, 2007 from injuries received from an automobile accident.
Christopher was born September 16, 1980 in Washington County, Virginia and was a 1999 graduate of Patrick Henry High School.
Christopher is preceded in death by his father, William “Bill” Martin Ryan, and his grandparents, Bud and Hester Ryan and Sherman Foster, Jr. and Marie Foster.
Christopher is survived by his mother, Carol Ryan, one son, Blake Austin Ryan, one brother, Brad Ryan, one sister, Megan Griffith all of Glade Spring, VA. Two aunts, Marie Ryan of Meadowview, VA and special aunt, Doris Foster of Glade Spring, VA; two uncles, Danny Ryan and Vernie Ryan both of Meadowview, VA, and cousin, Chris Ryan of Meadowview, VA, and special friend, Mandy Grant of Abingdon, VA.
A graveside service will be conducted 2 P.M. Monday, August 13, 2007 in Forest Hills Memory Gardens with Aaron Osborne, Minister officiating. Those wishing to attend the service are asked to assemble at the funeral home by 1:20 P.M. to go in procession to the cemetery. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service Sunday, August 12, 2007 from 6 P.M. until 8 P.M.
Nadine Josie Robinson
Nadine Josie Robinson, age 67, passed away Saturday, August 11, 2007 at her home.
Nadine was born September 11, 1939 in Buchanan County, Virginia. She was a former employee of Central Tractor in Abingdon and attended Victory Baptist Church.
Nadine was preceded in death by her father, Conley Hess and one brother, Leonard Hess.
Nadine is survived by two sons, Gary Robinson and fiancé, Nikki Leonard of Bristol, VA, and Kenny Robinson and wife, Terri of Waynesboro, Virginia; her mother, Annie Davis of Honaker, VA and one brother, Darrell Davis and wife, Anita of Honaker, VA; seven grandchildren, Caleb, Kendra, Michaela, Meagan, Chelsea, Sam, and David.
A memorial service will be conducted at 8:00 P.M. Tuesday, August 14, 2007 in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service. The family will receive friends from 6-8 P.M. prior to the service.
Nerine Spence Pope
Mrs. Nerine Spence Pope, age 68, left this walk of life on Monday, August 13, 2007. She was born and raised in Carroll County, VA. She and her family moved to Washington County, Virginia on February 26, 1964.
She was a faithful member of Spoon Gap Baptist Church. Nerine loved her Lord and her church. She wanted so much to do God’s will in her life. She loved her family very much. Her daughters, sons-in-law, and grandchildren were the joy of her life. She also worked for the Food Service Program for 24 years at E. B. Stanley Middle School.
She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Homer Pope; by her parents, Kyle and Lelia Spence; and by a baby sister.
She is survived by her two daughters and sons-in-law: Ellen and Brad White of the Brumley Gap Community, and Robin and Dewey Brown of Lenoir City, TN; and three grandchildren, Emily Blevins, Hunter White and Isaac Brown, who adored and loved their Nana very much. Also surviving are two sisters: Shelby Dulaney of Floyd, VA, and Geraldine Nester of Dugspur, VA; two brothers: Doug Spence of Ararat, VA, and Cullie Spence of Laurel Fork, VA. Many nieces and nephews also survive.
The family of Mrs. Nerine Spence Pope will receive friends on Wednesday, August 15, 2007, from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. at Farris Funeral Service, 427 E. Main Street, Abingdon. The funeral service for Mrs. Pope will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 16, 2007, at Farris Funeral Chapel with Rev. Herbert Bailey officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. View United Methodist Church cemetery. Casketbearers will be Claude Graybeal, Darrell Blevins, Roger Roark, Roby (R.K.) Roark, Travis Miller, Wayne Harless and Gary Roark. Honorary casketbearers will be her many cherished friends and family that she so dearly loved.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Spoon Gap Baptist Church, c/o Kim Harris, 18059 JEB Stuart Highway, Abingdon, VA 24211. The family would like to thank the Adventa Hospice Program of Knoxville, TN, and their many friends and loved ones for their care, kindness, love and support shown during this difficult time. May God bless each of you always.
Dennis Blaine Forrester
Dennis Blaine Forrester, Jr., age 61 passed away Monday, August 13, 2007 at Johnston Memorial Hospital.
Dennis was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was a member of the Fellowship Baptist Church. He served in the U. S. Army during the Vietnam War and was employed with Southern States of Abingdon for 35 years. He was preceded in death by his father Dennis Blaine Forrester, Sr.
Survivors include his wife, Al’an C. Forrester, Abingdon, VA, a son Blake Forrester, Abingdon and his special friend Kasey Presley, his daughters Chris Poston, Glade Spring, Rebecca Lynn Forrester and Alea Forrester both of Abingdon, VA, his mother Mary Forrester, Abingdon, VA, his brothers Jack Forrester, Bristol, TN, Steve Forrester, Glade Spring and Roger Forrester, Wytheville, VA, his sisters Dorothy Creasy, Meadowview and Connie Blevins, Glade Spring, VA, his grandchildren Brandon Forrester and Cassidy Forrester, several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, August 15, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Baptist Church in Meadowview with Pastor Chad Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Glade Presbyterian cemetery. The Bristol VFW Honor Guard will provide military honors at the graveside.
Pallbearers will be Jack Forrester, Steve Forrester, Roger Forrester, Trey Browning, Eddie McConnell and Randy Doss.
Honorary pallbearers will be employees of Southern States of Abingdon, Guy Davidson, Bill Neese and David White.
Virgie Lucille Martin
Virgie Lucille Martin, age 75, our precious mother and grandmother, went home to be with the Lord in Heaven August 14, 2007.
While we will miss her always as we tarry here on earth, we will rest in God’s precious and sweet assurance that we will be with her again some wonderful day.
Our mother was preceded in death by her parents, Lonnie Roark and Belle Eldridge Roark, her husband Charles “June” Martin and her beloved sons, Danny Charles Martin and Clarence “Petie” Martin and several brothers and sisters.
Mother is survived by four children; Rick Martin and wife Virginia of Abingdon, Shirley Denton and husband Bill of Denton’s Valley, TN, Kenny Martin and wife Patricia of Bristol, VA and Tammy Martin of Abingdon; her seven grandchildren, Misty Martin of Abingdon, Olivia Denton-Barrett and husband Brian, Billy Denton and wife Heather all of Damascus, VA, Cassie and Daniel Denton of Denton’s Valley, TN, Joshua Martin of Bristol, VA and Emily Brannon of Abingdon; her great grandchildren Caleb and Mikayla Denton of Damascus; her two special step-grandchildren, Tracy Sheets and husband Jamie of Marion, VA and Melissa Holbrook and husband Gary of Bristol, VA; one special step-great-grandson, Michael Harris of Marion, VA; her sister, June Louise Malone of Spoon Gap community in Abingdon and many loved nieces and nephews.
A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 4:00 P. M., Thursday, August 16, 2007 in the Mountain View United Methodist Church cemetery with her son-in-law, Pastor Bill Denton and Pastor John Wesley Price officiating. Burial will follow the service.
Mercedes Dawn Goodson
Mercedes Dawn Goodson infant daughter of Donald Goodson and Kristen Goodman passed away Wednesday, August 15, 2007 in Johnston Memorial Hospital.
Other survivors include the grandparents, Steve and Nancy Goodman and Polly Goodson both of Abingdon, adopted grandmother, Ruth Widner and adopted grandfather, Bobby Dugger both of Abingdon, a brother, Dakota Goodson, Washington, uncles Dallas Goodson, Abingdon and Jimmy Wayne Richardson, Swords Creek, VA.
A memorial service will be conducted Saturday, August 18, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in the Farris Funeral Service Main Street Chapel with Paul Price officiating.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the funeral home.
James Robert Neal
Mr. James Robert Neal, age 83, passed away Thursday August 16, 2007 in Grace Health Care.
Mr. Neal was born May 1, 1924. He had made his home at Grace Health Care since 1976.He was preceded in death by his parents and seven siblings.
Survivors include his extended family at Grace Health Care including special nurse Teresa Wilson, favorite CNA Amy Pippin, and devoted hospice nurse Louise Slone, RN of Hospice of Southwest Virginia.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 A.M. Monday, August 20, 2007 in Forest Hills Memory Gardens with Pastor Bob Neace officiating.
Helen Louise Lester
MRS. HELEN LOUISE LESTER, 78, died Friday August 17, 2007 in Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was a proud native of Plasterco, Virginia and had lived all of her life in Washington County. She was the daughter of the late William Jeremiah and Polina Ann Davidson Grace. She was a member of Glade Spring Baptist Church where she was active as an elementary school age Sunday school teacher. She loved to take care of her family and enjoyed studying her family genealogy. She was the widow of Robert Oakford “Bob” Lester and preceded in death by four brothers: Victor, Robert, Gordon, and Lawrence; and two sisters: Kathleen and Lucille.
She is survived by her daughter, Linda Grace Lester of Glade Spring; her son, Robert William Lester of Glade Spring; 2 Granddaughters, Katie Lester and Maggie Lester both of Glade Spring; 1 sister, Mary Virginia Grace of Glade Spring; her nephew, Robert Charles Grace of Chilhowie; her great nephew, Chris Grace of Chilhowie; her great niece, Connie Pierce of Chilhowie; 2 great great nephews, Brandon and Shane Pierce; 2 great great nieces, Madie and Cassie Grace; 2 sisters-in-law, Dorothy Grace of Chilhowie and Shelby Lester of Gate City; 2 brothers-in-law, Cecil Lester and wife Billie of Glade Spring and Harold Lester and wife Bonnie of Emory; plus many special nieces, nephews, and cousins from the Lester side of the family.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, August 19, 2007 at 6:00 p.m. at Glade Spring Baptist Church with the Rev. Steven Byrd officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Committal services will be conducted Monday, August 20, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. in the Mount Rose cemetery. Those wishing to attend are asked to assemble at the church by 10:30 a.m. Monday. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Glade Spring Baptist Church General Fund, P. O. Box 367, Glade Spring, Virginia 24340.
