U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Sue Lynn Hardin Carroll
Sue Lynn Hardin Carroll, age 62, died Friday, March 16, 2007 at her home in the Alvarado Community.
Born on August 10, 1944 in Welch, West Virginia, Sue was a daughter of the late Fred Hardin and Myrtle Brown Hardin. She was a graduate of Big Creek High School in West Virginia. She had also graduated from the Roanoke Memorial Hospital School of Nursing and the University of Cincinnati School of Anesthesia. She was a retired certified nurse anesthetist with Virginia Highlands Anesthesiology and had worked at Johnston Memorial Hospital for 26 years.
She is survived by her loving husband Bob Carroll; her step-son, Chris Carroll; her step-daughter Beth Neinke and husband Ken; her brother William F. Hardin and wife Debbie of Sterling, VA; her sister Carol Hardin of Meadowview, VA; her grandchildren Hannah Carroll, Alex Arthur, Rebecca Neinke, Christopher Neinke, Garrett Carroll and Cayden Carroll and her faithful companion – her dog Morgan.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 P. M. Monday, March 19, 2007 in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service. The funeral service will be conducted at 1:00 P. M., Tuesday March 20, 2007 in the Main Street Chapel with Mr. Bill Reece and Rev. John Stapleton officiating. Burial will follow at Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus, VA. Pallbearers will be Doug Neely, Jim Forrester, Kevin Forrester, Jim Carroll, Jerry Carroll and Billy Jo White. In place of flowers, the family has asked that memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association, 208 sunset Drive, Suite 13, Johnson City, TN 37604.
Beverly Evangeline Widener
Beverly Evangeline Widener, age 77, died Saturday, March 17, 2007 at the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, VA.
She was a former resident of Meadowview Virginia and Damascus, VA.
Survivors include her son, Michael Widener of Abingdon; her daughter Deborah Walker and husband Ray of Annapolis, MD; her step-children Billy Widener and Pete Widener both of Abingdon and Teresa Wingo of the Hickory Tree Community of Bluff City, TN; her grandchildren, Matthew Walker, David Walker and Montana Widener.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 P. M. Tuesday, March 20, and from 6:00 – 8:00 P. M. Wednesday, March 21, 2007 in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service. The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A. M. Thursday, March 22, 2007 at the graveside in Knollkreg Memorial Park with Rev. John E. Massey, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow the service. Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Reba R. Rowe
Reba R. Rowe, age 85 passed away Monday, March 19, 2007 in the Wexford House, Kingsport, TN.
She was born in Dickenson County, VA and was of the Presbyterian faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert H. Robinson and Fannie Owens Robinson, her husband, John Rowe, her step-father, Trigg Anderson, three sisters, Myrtle Charles, Marie Sutherland, Nell Owens and a brother, Johnny Anderson.
Survivors include two sisters, Helen P. Sutherland, Bristol, TN and Ponzell Salyers, Clinchco, VA, several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in the Farris Funeral Service, Main Street Chapel with Pastor Dion Marshall officiating.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from 1:00-2:00 p.m. in the funeral home.
Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens.
Rachel Elizabeth Dye Nelson
Rachel Elizabeth Dye Nelson, age 84, died Monday, March 19, 2007, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Rachel was born in Abingdon, VA, on December 15, 1922, to the late Corbett and Doshia Thomas Dye. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Rev. Lewis A. Dye.
Rachel was a lifelong member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church on White’s Mill Road in Abingdon. She was a 30-year employee of Abingdon Cleaners and Launderers.
Survivors include her son, Stewart C. Nelson of Abingdon; a daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Jim Lessenberry of Littleton, CO; her brother and sister-in-law, Rev. Charlie C. and Eileen Dye of Kingsport, TN; and her very special and loved sister-in-law, Betty Snavely Dye.
Funeral services for Rachel Dye Nelson will be held at 11:00 a.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at Farris Funeral Service, Main Street Chapel, with the Rev. Don Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Knollkreg Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be Fred Dye, Tim Pickle, Gary Dye, Wayne Dye, Phil Hanky, and Ronnie Wolfe. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Lessenberry, Fred Arnold, and Mark King.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. at the funeral home prior to the service.
Arthur L. "Al" Mitchell
Mr. Arthur L. “Al” Mitchell, age 80, passed away Monday, March 19, 2007, in the Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center.
A graduate of Richlands High School, Al Mitchell graduated with a BA degree from Emory & Henry in 1946. While a student at E&H, his activities and honors were numerous; he was President of the student body, Editor of the campus newspaper, a member of the Calliopian Literary Society, and a member of Beta Lambda Zeta Fraternity.
In 1950, he received his Master’s degree from Columbia University, and went on to teach in public schools in Charlottesville, Bristol, and Marion. In 1958 he joined the Emory & Henry College staff, and served there until his retirement in 1992. During his tenure he held positions of Director of Admissions, Director of Publicity, Sports Information Director, Financial Aid Officer, English Professor, and Registrar. He was a mentor and sponsor for the brothers of Beta Lambda Zeta Fraternity.
A faithful community servant, Al was a volunteer for United Way and a Trustee for the Washington County Public Library from 1966-1978; he served as their treasurer from 1974-1978. He was active in the Washington County Democratic Party in the 1970s, also serving as their treasurer. In the 1950s, he was president of the Smyth County Young Democrats. He was a former member of the Marion Lions Club and the Marion Rotary Club. He was an active member of Emory United Methodist Church, where he served as a Sunday School teacher for more than 30 years.
He won numerous awards from Emory & Henry College including the Earnest E. and Elizabeth C. Maiden Award in 1990 and The DeFriece Award in 1996, and he was the first person to ever receive the E&H Alumni Association Distinctive Service to Emory & Henry Award, 1993. In 2005, the Alumni Association honored him by naming one of their awards for him, the A.L. Mitchell Young Alumnus of the Year Award.
Known for his avid enthusiasm for E&H athletics, he was inducted into the E&H Sports Hall of Fame in 2005. In 1994, the college celebrated “Al Mitchell Day” during basketball season and gave Al his own referee’s jersey and whistle. In 1987, the football program at E&H named him their “Twelfth Man” for devotion to the team.
He was a prolific writer, with a published book of poetry and several entries in magazines, journals, and The Upper Room devotional.
Survivors include a niece, Kay Mitchell Reedy and husband Dr. Jim Reedy of Little Rock, AR; a nephew, Ralph W. Mitchell, Jr. and wife Jean Mitchell of Bluefield, VA; great-nephews: Ralph W. Mitchell, III of Roanoke, VA; Dr. Bryan Dunlap and wife Kelley Dunlap of Little Rock, AR; William “Bo” Dunlap and wife Jill Dunlap of Little Rock, AR; Scott Warner and wife Andy of Richmond, VA; Kenny Warner, David Warner, and Steve Warner; great-niece, Dreama Mitchell of Bluefield, WV; great-great-niece, Meredith Dunlap of Little Rock, AR; great-great-nephew, Michael Warner of Richmond, VA and cousins Arlene Buchanan and George Ira Brown, both of Belfast, VA.
The funeral service for Mr. Al Mitchell will be conducted Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at 3:00 p.m. in the Emory United Methodist Church with Rev. Beverly Robinette officiating.
The family will receive friends Wednesday from noon-3:00 p.m. in the Emory United Methodist Church, prior to the service. Interment will follow in the Holston Conference cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dustin Crouse, Taylor Hughes, Brad Fox, John Marcum, Adam Kennedy, Adam Taylor, Brandon Farmer, and the Brothers of Beta Lambda Zeta fraternity.
In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Arthur L. Mitchell Scholarship at Emory & Henry, P.O. Box 950, Emory, VA 24327
Michael Walter Burnett
Michael Walter Burnett, age 48, passed away Monday, March 19, 2007 at his residence.
Michael was born March 27, 1958 in Kingsport, TN, the son of the late William “Bob” Burnett and Eula Gates Burnett.
Michael had lived in Glade Spring for several years and was a former employee of Washington County Schools and Utility Corporation. He attended school in Roanoke Rapids, NC, Clemson, SC and at Virginia Highlands Community College.
Michael is survived by his son, William, currently serving in the U. S. Navy at Norfolk, his mother, Eula “Vickie” of the home, his brother, Bill and wife Peg of Greenville, NC, nephews, Michael of Charlotte, NC, and Charles and wife Tori of Atlanta, GA.
The funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at 8:00 p.m. in the Farris Funeral Service, Main Street Chapel with Brother Buster Mullins officiating. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will be in Mt. Rose cemetery on Thursday, March 22, 2007 at 11:00 a.m. Those attending the service on Thursday are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:55 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Little Rock Baptist Church,
36242 Loves Mill Road, Glade Spring, VA 24340.
Pansy H. Tolliver
Pansy Hearl Tolliver, age 81, went to be with her Lord with her family by her side on Tuesday, March 20, 2007 at her home.
Born on January 26, 1925 in Washington County, Virginia, Pansy was a daughter of the late Joseph Daniel Hearl and Clara Amanda Pippin Hearl. She was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Herbert Alonzo Tolliver, her sister Dora Hearl and her brothers Fred and Paul Hearl.
Pansy will be remembered for her friendly smile and personality; also as a hard worker, a patient and caring wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
She had retired from Dutt & Wagner Poultry Farm and had served as a greeter at the Damascus Caboose for the Department of Forestry. She attended the Carvosso United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her son, Frederick A. Tolliver of Abingdon; special daughter and caregiver, Marie Hearl and husband Joe of Abingdon; her grandchildren, Michele Lilly and husband Thomas and Lisa Hearl all of Abingdon, Allyson Tolliver and Sara Tolliver both of Ulm, Arkansas; her great granddaughters, Sarah Lilly and Hannah Lilly; her sister, Lillian Wann of Danville, VA; her brothers, Garnett Hearl and Frank Hearl and wife Cora all of Abingdon and a special niece, Patty Cox of Abingdon, VA.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 P. M. Thursday, March 22, 2007 at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service. The funeral service will be conducted at 11:00 A. M. Friday, March 23, 2007 in the Main Street Chapel with Rev. Leonard Smith officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Joe Hearl, Thomas Lilly, Roger Hearl, Allen Hearl, Randy Hearl, Joe Tolliver, Mike Hearl and Jimmy Hearl.
Irene Grace Foglesong Reynolds
Mrs. Irene Grace Foglesong Reynolds passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2007, at Grace Healthcare in Abingdon. She was born July 9, 1919, in Russell County, Virginia, a daughter of the late James Nelson Caudill and Josephine Price Caudill. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Reynolds; her son, Roy Foglesong, Sr.; her sisters, Estelle Caudill and Delta Hagy Shupe; and her brother, Henry Caudill.
Survivors include her grandsons and their spouses: Roy Foglesong and Teresa of Meadowview, and David Foglesong and Lisa of Abingdon; her sisters: Virginia Kendrick of Bristol, TN, and Eula Lee Hardee of Loris, SC; her daughter-in-law, Sue Foglesong of Meadowview; her great-grandchildren: Cody, Nichole, Whittney and Lindsey; her very special niece, Lois Humphreys of Abingdon; her niece, Lola Wampler of Kingsport, TN; her first cousin, Mary Harless of Abingdon; and her special telephone friends.
Graveside funeral services for Mrs. Irene Grace Foglesong Reynolds will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, March 23, 2007, at Forest Hills Memory Gardens with Roger Yuhasz officiating. Active pallbearers will be Stuart Buckley, Josh Sadler, Jerry Price, Lance McGlothlin, Bryan Williams, and Randy Reynolds. Honorary pallbearers will be the staff of Abingdon Manor. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon.
Lucille Ellen Cumbow
Mrs. Lucille Ellen Cumbow, age 81, died Thursday, March 22, 2007, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church and the Lydia Sunday School Class. Mrs. Cumbow was a long-time teacher of the Ladies’ Sunday School Class. She was a member of the Eastern Star and was a retired employee of Univac in Bristol, TN.
Mrs. Cumbow was preceded in death by her husband, Maynard E. Cumbow, on March 11, 2007; her parents: Ira and Stella Deel; and one brother: Leonard Deel.
Survivors include one son, Wayne Cumbow and wife Andrea of Talbott, TN; two grandchildren: Jarrod Cumbow and his wife Christy of Morristown, TN, and Victoria Cumbow of Auburn, AL; one great-grandchild, Spencer; three step-great-grandchildren: Kristopher, Kyler and Clai; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lucille Ellen Cumbow will be held at 3:00 P. M. Sunday, March 25, 2007, at Farris Funeral Service, Main Street Chapel, 427 E. Main Street, Abingdon, VA, with the Rev. Bob Jones and the Rev. Jim Cumbow officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Kenneth Kistner, Gary Shipley, Jarrod Cumbow, Jim Mullins, Jim Deel, Harold Holdbrook, Gene Akers, and Bob Peck.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. Sunday prior to the service at Farris Funeral Service, 427 E. Main Street.
Clara Ellen Hinchey
Clara Ellen Hinchey, age 63, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Russell County, Virginia, and had lived most of her life in the Bristol area. She was a member of Beech Grove United Methodist Church in Bristol.
Mrs. Hinchey was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Preston Hinchey; her parents, Ellis Belcher and Lola Sauls Belcher; her brothers: June, Carl, Clyde, and Clarence Belcher; and her sister, Bessie Ray.
Survivors include her children: Harold “Skip” Hinchey and wife Linda of Saltville, VA; Terry Hinchey and wife Katherine of Charlotte, NC; and Charlotte Campbell and husband Darrell of Huntersville, NC; her brothers: Ernest Belcher and wife Jean of Damascus, VA; John Belcher and wife Phyllis of Abingdon; Ralph Belcher of Abingdon; Arnold Belcher and wife Shirley of Bristol, TN; her sisters: Hazel Hawthorne and husband Gene of Bristol, VA; and Mary Jones and husband Kenneth of Bristol, TN; and her grandchildren: Anna, Jessica, Kara, Kayde, Caitlin, Preston, Kealie, Noah and Tommy. She is also survived by her special friend and companion, Robert Statzer, and his children: Jeff, Tammy, Bobby and Chris.
Funeral services for Clara Ellen Hinchey will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, March 24, 2007, at Farris Funeral Service, Main Street Chapel, with Pastor William D. Hamm, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Lee Fields, Danny Crusenberry, Duane Goff, Darrell Hawthorne, Mike Belcher, Darrell Belcher, and Ralph Belcher, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Tim Carter, Randy Crusenberry, Jimbo Crusenberry, Eddie Belcher, Larry Belcher, Ernie Belcher, Robert Belcher, Mark Belcher, Roger Jones, Ellis Belcher and Dennis Belcher.
The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home.
Virginia Lucille Aistrop Ellis
Mrs. Virginia Lucille Aistrop Ellis, age 84, passed away Friday, March 23, 2007 in Johnston Memorial Hospital.
She was a founding member of the Deliverance Pentecostal Church of God. She was a faithful member of the church and she dearly loved her church family.
Survivors include two brothers, Willie Aistrop and wife Ottolene and Bernard Aistrop and wife Dorothy all of Saltville, VA, she is also survived by a host of nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews including a niece Lola Harris and husband Curtis with whom she made her home.
The funeral service will be held Monday, March 26, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in the Farris Funeral Service Main Street Chapel with Pastor Mark Casey and Pastor Bill Delp officiating. The family will receive friends Monday from noon until 2:00 p.m. in the funeral home. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers will be the nephews
Matthew Harold Lyall
Mr. Matthew Harold Lyall, age 32, passed away Wednesday, March 21, 2007 at his home.
Matthew was born September 11, 1974 in Fairfax County, Virginia to Harold and Lorraine Lyall. Matthew and his family moved to Abingdon from Leesburg, Virginia in 1985. He was employed by the Ball Corporation of Bristol, Virginia and attended Calvary Baptist Church in Abingdon.
Matthew is survived by his parents Harold and Lorraine Lyall of Abingdon, one brother, Chris Lyall of Bristol, Tennessee, grandmother, Virginia Lyall of Clintwood, Virginia and grandmother, Nannie Lanham of Leesburg, Virginia.
A private funeral service will be conducted in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Pastor Harry Booher officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. There will be no visitation in the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions be made to Calvary Baptist Church Radio Broadcast, P.O. Box 742 Abingdon, Virginia 24212-0742.
