U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Frances Elizabeth Wohlford
On Sunday September 24, 2006, Frances Elizabeth Brown Wohlford passed peacefully from this world. A lover of life, family, and laughter; her journey now continues in the Heavens. Known to many as “Frisky”, Frances was born July 19, 1923 in Meadowview, VA. She was the daughter of the late Hayter and Gladys Ritchie Brown. She attended Meadowview High School, Marion College, and Emory and Henry College. Ms. Wohlford was employed 21 years with the Washington County School System as a library aide.
Frances was preceded in death by her husband, David Randolph Wohlford, daughter Becky Wohlford and sister Mary Baker.
Ms. Wohlford is survived by one daughter, Eva Louise Parker and husband Ken, and one son, David R. Wohlford, Jr., and wife Pat; grandchildren Eddie Wohlford, Ritchie Wohlford and wife Lisa, Nicole Spurgeon and husband Scott, Randi Johnson and husband Mike, and Martha Foster and husband Joseph; great-granddaughters Alexandra Wohlford, Sara Spurgeon, Rowan Wohlford and Isabel Johnson; brothers David Daniel Brown and Hayter C. Brown; brother-in-law, Jimmy Wohlford and Sam Wohlford and wife Mary, sister-in-law Betty Dishman and husband Clarence; special cousins Joe Painter and David Painter; and special friends Dr. and Mrs. Emory Robinette and Judy Combs, also several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service will be conducted Tuesday, September 26, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. in the Holston Conference cemetery, Emory, Virginia with Rev. Clarence Dishman officiating. Friends are asked to meet at the cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Ritchie Wolford, Mike Johnson, Joseph Foster, Joe Painter, Milton Maiden, G. C. Brown. Honorary pallbearers will be Eddie Wohlford, Scott Spurgeon, David Painter, Charlie Brown, Bud Brown.
The family would like to extend gratitude to the caring staff of Johnston Memorial Hospital.
Donations may be made to the American Lung Association, P. O. Box 1249, Abingdon, VA, 24212 or to the Meadowview United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 255, Meadowview, VA 24361.
Friends and family will be received anytime Monday or Tuesday at the home of Ken and Eva Parker, 13183 Lindell Road, Meadowview, VA, to celebrate the life and good times of Ms. Wohlford.
Thelma "Nancy" Henderson Duff
Thelma “Nancy” Henderson Duff, age 78, went to be with the Lord on Monday, September 25, 2006, at her home surrounded by her loving family following complications from a stroke. Nancy was born on August 31, 1928, in Washington County, Virginia, to the late Grover and Cora Davis Henderson. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and attended Solid Rock Baptist Church, where her son-in-law pastors. She was a loving wife, mother, mother-in-law, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and sister-in-law. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, Grover and Cora Henderson; brothers, K.B., Woodrow, Claude, Clarence and Thomas Henderson; and sister, Chloe and brother-in-law, Arlie (Curley) Holmes. She is survived by
Her loving husband of 57 years, Ernest Leroy (Shorty) Duff of Abingdon
Three daughters, Bonnie Ballinger and husband, Larry of Glade Spring
Rhonda Hawkins and husband William Dean (Billy) of Abingdon
Lora Rasnake and husband, Scott of Abingdon
Three brothers, Grover Henderson and wife, Ossie of Salem
Carlos Henderson and wife, Elizabeth of Glade Spring
Arthur Henderson and wife, Ruby of Bristol
One sister, Nadine Holmes of Duncan, S.C.
Three sisters-in-law, Ann Henderson of Princeton, W.Va.
Addie Henderson of Glade Spring
Darlene Henderson of Lebanon
Eight grandchildren, LeAnna Wills and husband, Don, Kirk Ballinger and wife, Hollie, Amanda Rouse and husband, Shawn, Derek Hawkins and wife, Whitley, Cora Beth and Nicholas Hawkins, Kaylee and Reed Rasnake
One great granddaughter, Montana Hawkins and many nieces and nephews
The family will receive friends from 7 – 9 PM Tuesday at the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 19415 Lee Highway (located on the grounds of Forest Hills Memory Gardens). The funeral service will be conducted Wednesday, September 27, 2006 at 2:00 PM in the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Pastor Billy Hawkins officiating. Interment will follow in the Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be sons-in-law, Larry Ballinger and Scott Rasnake and grandsons, Kirk Ballinger, Derek Hawkins, Don Wills and Shawn Rouse. Special thanks to Fresenius Dialysis Center of Johnson City, Penny, Barb and all of the physicians and also to the nurses of Hospice and Palliative Care of Virginia.
Alva Monroe Stiltner
Mr. Alva Monroe Stiltner, age 87, passed away Tuesday, September 26, 2006 in Johnston Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Stiltner was born July 13, 1919 in Buchanan County, Virginia. He was retired from Norfolk & Western Railroad with 42 years of service. Mr. Stiltner moved to Abingdon from Grundy in 1981. Mr. Stiltner was a member of Woodland Hills Church of Christ.
Mr. Stiltner is preceded in death by his first wife, Belle Horn Stiltner, five brothers and three sisters.
Mr. Stiltner is survived by his second wife, Clemmie H. Sturgill Stiltner, two sons, Roger Lee Stiltner of Johnson City, Tennessee and Ray Stiltner of Daytona Beach, Florida, two step-sons; Bill Sturgill, and Bob Sturgill; two step-daughters, Elaine S. Crewey and Cathy S. Richards.
The funeral service will be conducted 2:00 P.M., Saturday, September 30, 2006 in The Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Mr. Paul Viers, Mr. Tim Blevins, and Mr. Charlie Vanover officiating. Interment will follow in Green Hills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill, Virginia. Pallbearers will be Bill Sturgill, Bob Sturgill, Charlie Vanover, Rodney Woodward, Frank Sturgill, and Larry Williams. The family will receive friends in the funeral home Friday, September 29, 2006 from 6:00 P.M. -9:00 P.M.
Myra Jane Fletcher
Myra Jane Fletcher, age 42, passed away Thursday, September 28, 2006 at her home. She was born and raised in Buchanan County until moving to Abingdon in 1977. She was preceded in death by her mother Junilee Potter Fletcher. She is survived by
Her son, David Pippin of Abingdon
Her father, Earl Fletcher of Abingdon
Four brothers, James C. Ratliff, Jr. of Bristol, Va.
Roger Fletcher of Vansant
Teddy Fletcher of Bristol, Va.
Michael Fletcher of Abingdon
Two sisters, Earla Kay Stacy of Abingdon
Linda Farmer of Rowe, Va.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, October 1, 2006 at 5:00 PM in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Rev. Tom Holder officiating. The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM until the time of service.
Jean Powers Haack
Mrs. Jean Powers Haack, age 79, died Tuesday, September 26, 2006.
Jean was born in Dickenson County, Virginia on May 9, 1927 and was a daughter of the late Monroe Powers and Ollie Robinson Powers. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Dewel W. Powers. Jean had lived her adult life in Allen Park Michigan where she was an active member of the Mount Hope Lutheran Church.
Survivors include her husband Wilbur Haack; three children, Cheryl Toms and husband Kim of Belleville, MI, Gail Lafave of Dearborn Heights, MI and Mellani Zajac and husband Mike of Spring Lake, MI; eleven brothers and sisters, Bobbie W. Powers and wife Tong of Fairbanks, AK, Myrl E. Powers Viers Clevinger of Abingdon, VA, Joy L. Cochran and husband Bill of Live Oaks, FL, George R. Powers and wife Judy of Charleston, WV, Von P. Powers and wife Betty of Tallahassee, FL, Sam Powers of Bee, VA, Ann Ray and husband Guy of Davenport, VA, Deana Powers McClanahan of Abingdon, VA, Richard L. Powers of Warwick, RI, Pat Powers Bronner of Abingdon, VA and Haley T. (Pam) Chese of Saratoga, WY; four grandchildren, Stefanie, Gabrielle and husband Ryan, Brian and Brittany; two great grandchildren, Colin and Ava and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service for Mrs. Jean Powers Haack will be conducted at 3:00 P. M. Sunday in the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service (located on the grounds of Forest Hills cemetery at 19415 Lee Highway) with Rev. Bill Edmonds officiating. Interment will follow in the cemetery. Pallbearers will be family members.
Emma Laura Johnson Overcash
Emma Laura Johnson Overcash, age 87, died September 13, 2006.
Emma was deeply loved and was devoted to her family and friends. She graduated from East High School in Nashville, TN in 1936 and from Emory and Henry College in 1940.
Survivors include her daughters Linda Fort Overcash Stigall and her husband Gerald of Minneapolis, MN, Emma Jan Overcash Bell and her husband John of Birmingham, AL; her son, Kim Johnson Overcash and his wife Kathleen of Englewood, CO; her sisters, Mary Ann Johnson Metzger and her husband Harold of Scottsdale, AZ, Ruth Jeanette Johnson Fox of West Palm Beach, FL, Lorena Yates Johnson Bass and her husband George of Nashville, TN; and nine grandchildren.
Memorial services were held on September 16, 2006 at St. James United Methodist Church in Atlanta. An interment and memorial service will be conducted at 2:00 P. M. Saturday, April 14, 2007 at the Holston Conference cemetery at Emory & Henry College. She will be laid to rest next to her mother, Emma Jeanette Fort Johnson, wife of the Rev. O. B. Johnson.
In place of flowers, the family asks that memorial contributions honoring Emma be made to the Salvation Army, Georgia Division Headquarters, 1000 Center Place, Norcross, GA 30093 or to the St. James United Methodist Church, 4400 Peachtree Dunwoody Rd. NE, Atlanta, GA 30342.
Laura Etta Roberts
Mrs. Laura Etta Roberts, age 98, died Sunday, October 29, 2006 at Johnston Memorial Hospital.
Born on April 26, 1908 in Washington County, she was a daughter of the late George H. Rhea and Oney Jane Neal Rhea. Mrs. Roberts was a lifelong resident of Washington County, Virginia and was a member of the Zion United Methodist Church.
She is survived by her husband of 74 years, Blair Roberts; her daughter and son-in-law, Ann Minton and Jack Minton of Abingdon and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral service for Laura Etta Roberts will be conducted at 11:00 A. M. Tuesday, October 31, 2006 in the Bethel Presbyterian Church with Rev. Ricky Ray and Pastor John Davis Officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tim Brown, Mark Brown, Randy Miller, Max Rhea, Larry Ledbetter and Dr. John Roberts, Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be John H. Wright, Kyle Reed, R. G. Preston, Jr., Merle Dunham, Billy Caldwell and Rocky Blevins.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 – 8:00 P. M. Monday at the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service.
Flowers will be accepted or those who wish may make memorial donations in honor of Mrs. Roberts to the Bethel Presbyterian Church cemetery Fund, % D. L. Stout, 27495 Osceola Road, Abingdon, VA 24211.
Jean Coe
Mrs. Jean Coe, age 72, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2006, at Francis Marion Manor in Marion, Virginia. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in the Friendship Community. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Coe; her son, William Lee Coe II; her daughter Marty McGlocklin; and her granddaughter Shayna McGlocklin.
Mrs. Coe is survived by her son, Scott Coe and his wife Beth of Drexel, NC; one grandson, Michael Coe of Bristol, TN; and one great-granddaughter, Leanna Doss of Glade Spring, VA.
Funeral services for Mrs. Jean Coe will be held at the graveside at 1:00 p.m. Tuesday, November 7, 2006, at Baptist cemetery in Glade Spring, Virginia with Dr. Malcolm Stuart officiating. There will be no formal visitation at the funeral home, and those attending the service are invited to meet at the cemetery.
Charles Hughes Rouse
Mr. Charles Hughes Rouse, Sr., age 81, passed away, Wednesday, November 8, 2006, at the Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born in Glade Spring, Virginia to the late I. B. and Allie Bishop Rouse and had lived most of his life in the Friendship Community. He was a graduate of the Barrack High School where he later returned as a teacher and principal. Charles was a U.S. Army Paratrooper in World War II, was a member of the Marion VFW Post#4667 and the Masonic Lodge #250 in Chilhowie. He was an active member of the Mount Olivet United Methodist Church where he had served as a Trustee, Sunday School Teacher and Superintendent. In 1990, Charles retired as a plant superintendent at the American Furniture Company. After retiring, he enjoyed doing volunteer work. He was the youngest and last survivor of ten children. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sybil Brewer Rouse and a daughter-in-law, Wanda B. Rouse.
Survivors include his wife of 29 years, Betty Severt Rouse; two sons, Charles Hughes Rouse, Jr. and wife, Linda of Damascus and Michael S. Rouse of Glade Spring; one daughter, Reva Rhea and husband, Dean of Rural Retreat; a step-son, Robbie Doyle and wife, Patsy of Marion; a step-daughter, Debbie Edwards and husband, Dean of Independence; two granddaughters, Rebecca Aaron Harris of Christiansburg and Jessica R. Hill of Chilhowie; four grandsons, Charles Alan Rouse of Rural Retreat, Joshua R. Rouse of Glade Spring, Dustin Rhea of Rural Retreat and Rusty Rhea of Asheboro, NC; two step grandsons, Matthew H. Horton and Benjamin M. Horton both of Independence; five great grandsons; a special nephew, Robert B. Rouse of Gainesville, Ga. along with several other nieces and nephews.
A funeral service will be conducted Saturday, November 11, 2006 at 11:00 AM in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Rev. J. W. Overbay and Rev. Maggie Owens-Yates officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Olivet cemetery with military rites by the Marion VFW Post #4667. The family will receive friends from 6 – 9 PM Friday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be the grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Fred Overbay, Worley McVey, John Wayne Martin, Harold Greer, Chris Gentry, Cody Gentry, John Henderson, Bill Akers and the Over Fifty Bible Class.
Bonnie Margie Roe Wolfe
Mrs. Bonnie Margie Roe Wolfe, age 77, passed away Friday, November 10, 2006 at her home after a long illness.
Born on October 8, 1929 in Abingdon, she had resided in Washington County her entire life. She was a daughter of the late Clarence H. Roe, Sr. and Sudie Kaylor Roe. She was also preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters. She was the last surviving member of her parents family. Bonnie was a member of the Midway Church of the Living God where her son-in-law and daughter have pastored for 18 years.
Survivors include her husband, Kenneth Wolfe; one daughter and son in-law, Mrs. Kathy Gibson and Rev. David Gibson; one grandson, Andy Gibson, the light of her life; several adopted grandchildren and great grandchildren whom she loved dearly. Bonnie is also survived by one sister-in-law, Mrs. Ruby Roe, several beloved nieces and nephews and her very dear friend since childhood, Mrs. Inez Bott.
The funeral service for Mrs. Bonnie Margie Roe Wolfe will be conducted at 6:00 P. M., Saturday, November 11, 2006 in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Rev. David Gibson and Pastor Bob Neace officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. The interment and committal service will be conducted at 11:00 A. M. Sunday, November 12, 2006 in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Those attending the service Sunday are asked to meet at the cemetery by 10:50 A. M.
Pallbearers will be Craig South, Dwayne South, Jacob Rock, George Thomas, Fred Canter and Jeff Gibson. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Phillippi, Dell Greenman and nephews.
The family would like to thank the staff of Hospice of Southwest Virginia who have faithfully stood by the family for the past nine months. In place of flowers, the family has asked that memorial donations be made to the Hospice of Southwest Virginia, 325 Cummings Street, Abingdon, VA 24210.
Allie Faye Mink
Mrs. Allie Faye Mink, age 95, died Friday, November 9, 2006 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born in Ashe County, North Carolina and had lived more than fifty years in the Glade Spring area. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Mink.
She is survived by two sons, Gene Mink of Glade Spring, Va. and Ernest Mink of Bristol, Va.; several grandchildren and great grandchildren
A funeral service will be conducted Sunday, November 12, 2006, at 1:30 PM in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Rev. John Massey, Jr. (Pastor of Damascus Road Baptist Church). Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from Noon until the time of service on Sunday.
