U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Charles Haynes Sailor
Mr. Charles Haynes Sailor, age 62, passed away Thursday, October 4, 2007 in Johnston Memorial Hospital.
Mr. Sailor was born in Washington County June 22, 1945 and was a United States Army Veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Linda Sailor and four daughters. Mr. Sailor is also survived his mother, Ellen Sailor, three sisters, Elizabeth Farmer, Irene Anderson, Joyce Hicks, six brothers, Buddy Sailor, Raymond Sailor, Bobby Sailor, Jackie Sailor, Ricky Sailor and Michael Sailor.
Graveside service will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 9, 2007 in Mountain Home National cemetery with the Bristol VFW Honor Guard providing military graveside rites.
Gracie Clifton Whitt
Grace Whitt, beloved Mother, Grandmother, Great Grandmother, Sister, Mother-in-law, Aunt and Friend passed away peacefully at the Bristol Regional Hospital October 7th, 2007. Her adored husband, Garlin Garfield Whitt, and her darling daughter, Patsy Carol Peery, preceded her in death.
Grace was born on January 25th, 1924 at Pilgrim’s Knob, Virginia, one of ten children of Walter and Flossie Clifton. She grew up surrounded by her siblings whom she loved so very much and many wonderful cousins. She was happiest when she would tell stories of her childhood, like when her Mother would read to her and her sisters and brothers by a kerosene light while the glow of the fire in the fireplace made designs on the walls.
When she was seventeen she met Garlin Whitt. Theirs was an intense love that carried them through nearly forty-four years of life together. Garlin passed away in 1985.
Grace was the loving Mother of Janet Carlene Lotto (Ray), Peggy Ann Carter and Ronald Garlin Whitt. Cherished Grandmother of Janet Ann Shortt (Barney), Sonya Marie Bailey (Russell), Robert Allen Buckles, Todd Clifton Berthold, Gerald Wayne Whitt and Ronald Christian Whitt (April). Great Grandmother of Joshua Shortt, Stewart Allen Bailey, Sebastian Bailey, and Noah, Micah and Luke Whitt.
Devoted sister of Bernice Clifton (deceased), Exie Carey, Norman Clifton (deceased), Zelma Gregg, Edith Cantrell, Jack Clifton, Jeanne Malone, Bennie Stanford and Roger Long. Sister-in-law of Gerald Carey (deceased), Virgie Clifton (deceased), Harvey Gregg (deceased), Calvin Cantrell, Barbara Clifton (deceased), Jim Malone (deceased), Bill Stanford and Linda Long. Loved aunt of numerous nieces and nephews.
Known for never saying a critical word about anyone, she was always a very proper lady. She was beautiful inside and out and taught many with her patience.
It was her role as homemaker though that gave her the greatest joy. She relished making a beautiful home for her family and friends and filling it with love and a sense of fun. All who entered were welcomed with warmth and graciousness.
Always supportive and kind with an unconditional love she was respected by all who knew her and will be deeply missed.
The entire family would like to extend a grateful thank you to Carolyn Pruitt for her love and tender care during Mother’s three months of being in and out of the hospital, and to Carolyn’s son, Michael, who was loved by Mother as a grandchild. We also want to thank Shirley Deems for her wonderful care of Mother.
Funeral services for Grace Whitt will be held at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 10, 2007, at Farris Funeral Service, Main Street Chapel, with Pastor Jeff Carico officiating. Burial will follow at Forest Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Tuesday, October 9, 2007, from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. There will be a private family viewing from 4:00 p.m.– 5:00 p.m. prior to the public visitation. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation, 60 East 56th Street, 8th Floor, New York, New York 10022.
Ed Statzer Farmer
Mr. Ed Statzer Farmer, age 83, went to be with the Lord on Monday, October 8, 2007.
He was born in Russell County, VA and was a son of the late Wesley and Roxie Farmer and was also preceded in death by his sisters Vivian Farmer, Denton Patrick and his brother Herman Farmer. Ed had been a resident of Abingdon since 1956. He enjoyed flowers, nature, animals and sincerely loved children. Ed had attended Honaker Chapel Church for 37 years without missing a Sunday Service.
Survivors include his loving wife Helen Easterly Farmer; his stepdaughter Vivian Mitchell of Abingdon; his grandchildren, Ricky Caudill of Glade Spring, Vickie Hylton of Radford, VA, Micky Caudill of Meadowview, VA and Nicky Caudill of Abingdon, VA; seven great grandchildren; his brother Jimmie Farmer of Lebanon, VA; his sisters Bertha Combs of Palm Harbor, Fl, Marion Simerly of Bristol, TN and Thressia Wolfe of Lebanon, VA;
The family will receive friends from 6:00 P. M. – 7:45 P. M. Tuesday at the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service (located on the grounds of Forest Hills Memory Gardens at 19415 Lee Highway in Abingdon). The funeral service will follow the visitation at 8:00 P. M. with Rev. Carter Wells and Rev. Paul Price officiating. The graveside burial service will be conducted at 1:00 P. M. Wednesday at Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Family members will serve as pallbearers.
Floreine Tuell
FLOREINE “TUFFEY” TUELL, 77, died Sunday October 7, 2007 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Lem Davis and Loueller Hunt Tuggle. She was a native of Russell County and had lived most of her life in Bristol. She was a member of the Rush Creek Primitive Baptist Church. She was a “universal” mom to everyone that knew her and she accepted everyone as they were. She enjoyed spending time watching TV; especially Law & Order and CSI episodes. She was preceded in death by a son John Alvis Blevins.
She is survived by her daughter, Lelia Malone of Blountville; two sons, John Tuell and Julius Tuell both of Bristol, Tennessee; one brother, Ricky Payne of Bristol, Virginia; four sisters, Sarah Hess of Marion, Lola Dixon, Jessie Adams, and Lena Hess all of Chilhowie; and three grandchildren, Brandon Fullen, Jason Malone, and Josh Malone.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, October 11, 2007 at 3:00 p.m. in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Elder Larry Blevins officiating. Burial will follow in the Rush Creek cemetery. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends Thursday prior to the service beginning at 1:00 p.m.
Raymond Cole, Jr.
Mr. Raymond Cole, Jr., age 52, formerly of Orlando, Florida, Departed this life at his home in Bristol on October 6, 2007 following a brief illness.
He was the son of the late Raymond Cole, Sr. and Eula B. Cole of Abingdon.
Ray was a member of St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Abingdon. He had spent his working life in advertising and had been employed with such companies as Thalhimer’s and Horne’s and was the youngest vice President in advertising at Ivey’s. He was last employed with E-Florida, a division of the Florida Tourism Department.
In addition to his mother, Ray is survived by his sisters Cheri McCoy and husband Michael of Abingdon and Pamela Gilkey and husband Steve of Gulf Port, FL; his nephew Michael Scott McCoy II and wife Jennifer of Bristol;
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Lucille Clear
Mrs. Lucille Clear, age 92, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2007 in Bristol Regional Medical Center.
She was born February 14, 1915 in Washington County, VA to the late David Wagoner and the late Belle Stout Wagoner. Mrs. Clear had attended Greenfield Baptist Church and had worked at Supreme Mills.
Besides her parents Mrs. Clear is preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Woodrow Clear.
She is survived by three daughters; Marie Hofmann and husband, Dave of Roanoke, VA, Phyllis Reavis and husband, Bill of Candler, NC, and Sue O’Quinn of Abingdon, VA. Three grandchildren, Warren Stallard and wife, Carla, Kelly Luckey, and Melissa DeBord and husband, Aaron. Five great-grandchildren, Justin, Devon, Logan, Addison, and Claire, and one sister, Gladys Clear of Glade Spring, VA also survive.
The funeral will be conducted 2:00 P.M. Saturday, October 13, 2007 in the Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service (located on the grounds of Forest Hills Memory Gardens) with Pastor John Stapleton officiating. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until time for service in the Forest Hills Chapel. Interment will be in Forest Hills Memory Gardens following the funeral service.
James W. Jennings
Mr. James W. Jennings, 82, died Thursday, October 11, 2007 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Mr. Jennings just recently moved here from Woodbury, Tennessee. He was of the Baptist faith and a U. S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a partner in his family owned Ford Dealership.
He is survived by his wife, R. Edwina Jennings; 2 daughters, Regina Ray and Kretta Jennings both of Chattanooga; 2 step daughters, Sandi Meeks of Granite Quarry, North Carolina and Kerisha Kegley of Abingdon; several brothers and a sister in Tennessee; six grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted in Woodbury, Tennessee.
Charles William Davenport
Charles William (C. W.) Davenport, age 73, died Sunday, October 14, 2007 at the home of his brother Herbert Davenport in Glade Spring, VA.
C. W. was born on November 5, 1933 in the McCall’s Gap Community of Washington County, Virginia and was a son of the late Sankey Elmer Davenport and Lona Francisco Davenport. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Patsy Bowers Davenport on November 24, 2006.
C. W. was the first building inspector for Washington County, Virginia and held this position for several years before his retirement. He was a member of the Old Glade Presbyterian Church and was a U. S. Army Veteran, having served during the Korean War.
The family wishes to thank his brother and sister-in-law, Herbert and Gloria Davenport for their care and devotion that was given to C. W. and also to the Staff of the Home Health Care of Southwest Virginia, the staff of Hospice of Southwest Virginia and also to Dr. F. Ellison Conrad. Special thank you also to the families of Robert and Sharon Wells and Cathleen Mjolsness for their special care they have given to Melinda.
Survivors include his daughter, Melinda Kay Davenport of Glendale, AZ; brothers, Herbert Davenport and wife Gloria of Glade Spring; Harold Gene Davenport and wife Kay of Tazewell, VA; his sisters, Talitha Henegar of Abingdon, VA; Zola Lewis and Clara Crenshaw both of Glade Spring; his sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Don Beach and Peggy Bowers Beach; his niece Phyllis Ayling of Charleston, SC as well as several other nieces and nephews.
A graveside funeral service will be conducted at 10:00 A. M. Tuesday, October 16, 2007 at the Old Glade Presbyterian Church cemetery in Glade Spring with Rev. Timothy Bird Officiating. Military honors will be provided by the Highlands Fellowship Honor Color Guard. Those attending the funeral service are asked to meet at the cemetery by 9:50 A. M. Tuesday.
The family will receive friends anytime at the home of his brother, Herbert Davenport, 30288 Meadowlark Lane in Glade Spring. Those who wish may stop by the funeral home at anytime to sign the guest register book. In place of flowers, the family has asked that memorial donations be made to the Washington County Animal Defense League, P. O. Box 2099, Abingdon, VA 24212 or to the Hospice of Southwest Virginia, 325 Cummings Street, Abingdon, VA 24210.
Jean Bank Browning
MRS. JEAN BANK BROWNING passed away on Wednesday October 10, 2007 at the Georgian Manor, an assisted-living facility in Chesapeake where she had been a resident since 2004.
Mrs. Browning was born on June 2, 1928 in Mount Vernon, Kentucky to the late Grant and Bertha Banks. Following high school in Mount Vernon, she graduated from Berea College in Berea, Kentucky in 1950 and began her career as a school teacher. In June of 1954, she married
the late John Thayer Browning and settled initially in Abingdon, Virginia. They met while attending Berea College.
In the early 1960s, the Brownings moved to a rural section of Bristol, Tennessee where they raised two sons. Although with the birth of their first son, Mrs. Browning did not continue teaching full-time, she did throughout most of her adult life remain actively engaged in childhood education. She worked as a substitute teacher and volunteer assistant at local elementary schools. Mrs. Browning was also quite active in the church community. She was a member of both Faith and Redeemer Lutheran Churches and assisted with their numerous charitable activities including Meals on Wheels deliveries to elderly Bristol residents.
In 1998, three years after the death of her husband, Mrs. Browning left Tennessee and moved to Florida. She resided in Orlando Lutheran Towers and enjoyed the many cultural and tourist attractions the area offered. In 2004, she moved to Chesapeake due to increasing health complications.
She is survived by her two sons, Perry of Chesapeake, Virginia and Mike of Trenton, Ohio; daughters-in-law, Alma and Melissa; five grandchildren, Everett, Oliver, Lloyd, Jordan, and Alexa; one sister, Betty Farmer of Jonesboro, Tennessee; and one brother, Grant Banks of Spartanburg, South Carolina.
A graveside service will be conducted Friday, October 19, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. in Knollkreg Memorial Park with the Rev. Tom Quickel officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday beginning at 12:00 noon until time for the procession to the cemetery.
Thelma B. Singleton
Mrs. Thelma B. Singleton, age 75, passed away Saturday, October 20, 2007 at her home.
Mrs. Singleton has donated her body to medical science in hopes of benefiting someone in need. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Terrence E. Cook
Terrence E. “Terry” Cook, age 61 passed away Friday, October 19, 2007 at the Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.
Terry was born in McDowell County, West Virginia, had resided in the Richlands area and lived in Big Stone Gap for past eleven years. He was of the Methodist faith and was preceded in death by his father, Fred Cook. Terry was retired from the coal mining business, was an avid Nascar fan, and loved life, his home and the outdoors.
He was a graduate of Grundy High School where he played football. He attended Wytheville Community College, the University of Maryland and William and Mary College where he also participated in the football program.
Terry is survived by his sons, Major T. Shea Cook and wife Ginger, Richlands, VA, U. S. Army Reserves, stationed in Iraq, Lt. Colonel Matthew S. Cook and wife Amy, Camp Lajune, NC, U. S. Marines, stationed in Iraq, his mother, Mazie Cook, Abingdon, VA, a brother, Allen Cook and wife, Renna, Abingdon, VA, a loving companion, Mary Lynn Carroll, Big Stone Gap, VA, his grandchildren, Erin, Josh, Logan, Clair, Morgan and Amelia.
A a memorial service will be conducted at 7:00 P. M. Tuesday, October 23, 2007 in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Pastor Robert Tolar officiating. the family will receive friends from 5:00 P. M. Tuesday at the funeral home until the time of the memorial service. The committal and burial service will be conducted at 1:00 P. M. Wednesday, October 24, 2007 at the Rose Lawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, WV.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Mae Lester Nursing Scholarship Fund, c/o Wytheville Community College, 1000 East Main Street, Wytheville, VA 24382.
Friends may visit at the home of his mother, 19202 Bethel Road, Abingdon, VA at anytime.
