WISE, VA - Janice Elaine Mullins,
66, died Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at her home in Wise. Born in Jenkins, KY, she was a daughter of
the late Crate and Mildred Shupe Mullins.
Janice lived in Southern Indiana for 18 years before moving to the
Norton-Wise area more than 15 years ago.
She is survived by her daughter
Dendra D. Lambert and her husband, Thomas D. (Dan) Lambert, Jeffersonville, IN,
her granddaughter, Casey Aubriana Lambert a sister, Landa C. Wright, Borden,
IN, two brothers: Randall P. Mullins,
Thornton, KY, and William Lovell Mullins, Eolia, KY, and several nieces and
nephews.
The family will receive friends
from 6-8 PM Friday at the Hagy & Fawbush Funeral Home in Norton. Funeral services will be at 1 PM Saturday in
the funeral home chapel. Burial will
follow in the Powell Valley Memorial Gardens.
Memorial contributions may be
made to Mountain Empire Older Citizens (MEOC), PO Box 888, Big Stone Gap, VA
24219
LINDA LORRAINE ABSHER
NORTON, VA - Linda Lorraine
Absher, 54, died Sunday, May 27, 2012 at Norton Community Hospital. Born to the late Cossie and Jeanette Baker,
she was a lifelong resident of the Norton area.
She was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Denisha Powers, her fiance,
Alton Powers, and her stepfather, Albert Wayne Sexton.
Linda is survived by her
daughter, Nikki Moore and her husband Stephen, her brothers and sisters (and
their spouses): Don (Linda) Baker,
Richard (Rita) Baker, Chad Baker, Wanda (Rex) Brickey, Brenda Baker, Phillip
Baker, Randy (Pam) Baker, and Scott (Mariska) Baker; and several nieces and
nephews.
The family will receive friends
from 12 noon until 2 PM Wednesday at the Hagy & Fawbush Funeral Home in
Norton. Funeral services will be at 2 PM
in the funeral home chapel. Burial will
follow in the Laurel Grove Cemetery.
CAROL WEAVER
APPALACHIA, VA – Carol Weaver,
68, died Tuesday, May 22, 2012 in Lonesome Pine Hospital, Big Stone Gap, VA.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Sara Calhoun Stratton; a
brother, Monty Stratton; two sisters, Charlene Boggs and Mary Kring; and a
son-in-law, Troy Keith.
She is survived by three
daughters, Stacey Craiger of Laurel, MD, Lisa Keith of Appalachia, VA and
Brandie Craiger of St. Petersburg, FL; a son, Roger Dale Craiger, Jr. of Cookeville,
TN; one granddaughter; a sister, Jeannie Bolling of Defiance, OH; two brothers,
Carson Stratton and Leon Stratton, both of Norton, VA; several nieces and
nephews.
The family will receive friends
from 5-7:00 PM Thursday at Hagy & Fawbush Funeral Home. Funeral services
will be conducted 7:00 PM Thursday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Darrell
Bolling officiating.
PATRICIA STURGILL
NORTON, VA – Patricia Ann Mathieson
Sturgill, 53, went home to be with the Lord, her God and Savior Monday, May 21,
2012 at Johnson City Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her father,
Glenn Mathieson; grandmothers, Mary Blackburn and Cecil Mathieson Taylor; and
special canine friends, Founder, Herbie and Susie.
Surviving are her husband,
Freddie Sturgill; mother, Jewell Mathieson; sisters, Joni Owens and her husband
Earl and their son Justin, Glenna Hall and her husband Carroll; daughters,
Misty Owens Motz and her husband Eric; Jasmine Kiara Sturgill; son Joshua Owens
and partner Rob Hall; grandchildren, Michael Motz and Breanna Gabriel Motz; and
special canine friends, Buford, Fred and Shorty. Special thanks to Cathy Sturgill
for all her help during Patty’s illness and to friends and family and everyone
who kept her in their prayers.
Memorial services will be
conducted 1:00 PM Sunday at There Is Hope Full Gospel Church in Big Stone
Gap, VA with Pastor John Dickenson officiating.
HAROLD MULLIS
NORTON, VA – Harold Richard
“Snuffy” Mullis, 64, passed away after a long illness, Saturday, May 19, 2012
at his home surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Kentucky but
was a lifelong resident of Norton. He was a retired coal miner having worked
for Paramont and Westmoreland Coal Companies and he was a member of the UMWA. He
was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Mossie (Bull) Mullis, a
brother, Jimmy Mullis; a sister-in-law, Diane Peace; a niece, Kylie Peace; and
a brother-in-law, Ed McDonald.
He is survived by his wife,
Carolyn Diets and daughter, Jennifer Mullis of the home, children of a previous
marriage including daughters Merita and Shannon Cromer of Big Stone Gap, VA;
Melissa and John Taylor of Coeburn, VA;
and a son, Charles “Chunky” Mullis and Danielle Kern of Norton, VA; five
grandchildren, Justin Mullis, Malory Mullis, Kenidi Mullis, Shannon Cromer and
Memphis Mullis; sisters, Faye and Bobby Kerns of Coeburn, VA, Mary and Lowell
Cecil of Kentucky, Doris McDonald of Ohio; brothers, Jay and Sue Mullis of
Kentucky, Charles “Bug” and Judy Mullis of Norton, VA, Rick and Belinda Mullis
of North Carolina, Benny “Bag” Peace of Wise, VA; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends
from 5-7:00 PM Monday at Hagy & Fawbush Funeral Home. Funeral services will
be conducted 7:00 PM Monday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Larry Hammonds
officiating. Graveside committal services will be conducted 11:00 AM Tuesday at
Laurel Grove Cemetery. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home at
10:30 AM Tuesday to travel in procession to the cemetery.
VONDA ROBBINS
NORTON, VA – Vonda Lee Robbins,
66, died Sunday, May 13, 2012 at her home following an extended illness. She
was preceded in death by her father, Roy Hale and a sister, Paulette “Poxie”
Hale Mullins. She retired as a Medical Office Manager, having worked with
several medical practices over the years.
She was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her husband,
Gary Robbins; a daughter, Melissa “Missy” Turner of Surfside Beach, S.C.; a
grandson, Brandon Turner and a granddaughter, Makenzie Turner, both of Surfside
Beach, S.C.; mother, Beulah Thompson Hale, of Norton, VA; sister, Teresa Morgan
of Norton, VA; several nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews and
cousins.
The family will receive friends
from 5-7:00 PM Thursday at Hagy & Fawbush Funeral Home. Funeral services
will be conducted 7:00 PM Thursday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Randy
Sturgill and Rev. Stacey Potter officiating. Committal services will be
conducted 1:00 PM Friday at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. Family
and friends will meet at the funeral home 12:30 PM Friday to travel in
procession to the cemetery.
GREGORY STRATTON
NORTON, VA - Gregory Stratton, 56, died
Saturday, May 12, 2012 at his home in Norton, surrounded by his loving wife and
family. Gregory was a retired equipment
operator for Humphreys’ Enterprises. He
loved his music and playing the guitar.
He enjoyed making music and dancing at the Country Cabin in Norton, Lays
Hardware in Coeburn, and at the Hemp Hill Community Center in Neon, KY. He was preceded in death by his father,
Bernard Petit, and his mother and stepfather, Mable and Mack Thacker.
Surviving are his wife, Christine
Stratton, his son and his fiancée, Caleb Stratton and Tashina Wolford, Caleb’s
mother, Vickie Stratton, his brother, Monty Thacker and his wife, Devonne, Gate
City, VA, and uncle, Homer Stratton and his wife, Juvada, his aunts, Patsy Lane
and her husband, Samuel, Bessie Shupe and Cora House, a niece, a nephew and one
great nephew.
The family will receive friends
from 5-7 PM Monday at the Hagy & Fawbush Funeral Home in Norton. Funeral services will be at 7 PM in the
funeral home chapel with the Reverend Danny Mullins officiating. The friends and family will gather Tuesday at
12:30 at the funeral home where they then will travel in procession to Laurel
Grove Cemetery for committal and burial.
MAXIE MAE RAMEY
NORTON, VA - Maxie Mae Ramey, 73, of Gardner
Hollow Road, Norton, died Wednesday, May 8, 2012 at Mountain View Regional
Medical Center. She was a daughter of
the late Carl and Martha (Sexton) Collins, Sr., and was the widow of Tommy
Ramey. Together, with God, they finally
stand. She was a member of the Tacoma
Holiness Christian Church of God for over 30 years.
She is survived by a daughter
Pamela Branham (and her husband Charles), five sons: Carl (Kim) Ramey, Jr., Tommy Ray (Brenda)
Ramey, Jerry Wayne ( Joyce) Ramey, Charles Ivan “Winky” (Christy) Ramey, and
David Wayne “Dell” (Barbara) Ramey, and another daughter-in-law, Debbie
Dandy. Her grandchildren are: Bay, Bubble, Becky, Punkin, Rachel, C.J.,
Whitney, Dustin, Justin, B.J., Brian, Candice, Haley, Cody, Destiny, Tiffany,
John, Bo, Carla, Amy, Adam, Brittany, Matthew, David, Timmy, Eddy, Josh, and
Jimmy. Also surviving are six sisters
(and husbands): Kay and Cleophas
Mullins, Patsy and Junior Branham, Betty and Danny Sluss, Margie and Woody ,
Beulah and David Williams, and Bernice Cox; and six brothers (and wives): Kermit and Lois Collins, Nelson and Patricia
Collins, Herman and Mary Collins, “Buddy Boy” Collins, “Big Buddy” Collins,
Terry and Mary Sexton, and Melvin Collins.
There are several great grandchildren, a host of nieces and nephews and
friends. The family gratefully thanks
her caregiver and friends, Angie and Keith Craiger.
The family will receive friends
after 5 PM Thursday at the Tacoma Holiness Christian Church of God. Funeral services will be at 2 PM Friday at
the church, with the Reverend Joe Dearry and Pastor Mike Davis
officiating. Burial will follow in the
Laurel Grove Cemetery in Norton. Hagy &
Fawbush Funeral Home of Norton is serving the Ramey family.
JAMES SENSABAUGH
NORTON, VA - James Wesley Sensabaugh, 71, died Saturday, May 5, 2012 at Mountain View Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his mother, Virginia Sensabaugh Etter and a sister, Loretta Sensabaugh.
He is survived by three brothers, Glenwood Sensabaugh and his wife, Fredaof Norton, VA, John Etter of Norton, VA, Jerome Etter and his wife, Beverly of Norton, VA; two sisters, Vickie Sensabaugh of Norton, VA and Belva Henderson of Evansville, IN; special cousin, Renee Charles; special friend, Willie McCurdy; several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephews and great great nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 12:00 - 1:00 PM Wednesday at Hagy & Fawbush Funeral Home. Services will be conducted 1:00 PM Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Joseph Comage officiating.
EDITH LUNSFORD
NORTON, VA – Edith Lunsford, 89,
passed away May 3, 2012 in Lonesome Pine Hospital. She was born September 20,
1922 in Norton, Virginia, daughter of the late Brad and Alice Lunsford. In
addition to her parents, she was predeceased by stepfather, Roscoe Sturgill and
a brother, Jimmy Ray Lunsford. Edith
loved cooking, sewing and quilting and her cats. She was a member of the Laurel Grove
Community Church where her son-in-law is pastor. She was a wonderful mother and
will be missed very much.
Surviving are two daughters,
Nancy Long and husband Robert D. Long of Ocean Isle Beach, NC, Karen Sturgill
and her husband Rev. Raymond Sturgill, Norton, VA; grandchildren, Todd
Boatright, Amy Sturgill, April Sturgill, Autumn Freeman and husband Brian, Jordan
Sturgill and wife Bree: great grandchildren, Abby, Sarah, Matthew, David,
Madison, Lily, Scarlett Jessee, Alysha, Anna, Courtney, Emma, Chelsea, Noah and
Kholoe; also surviving are three sister, Georgia Farmer, Newport News, VA, Ruth
Ross, South Daytona, FL, Betsy Downer and husband Alden, West Boylston,
MA; a brother, Bradley Lunsford, Norton,
VA; sister-in-law, Sandy Lunsford, Norton, VA; special nieces and nephews and
family friends Richard and Judy Hughes.
The family will receive friends
5-7:00 PM, Monday, May 7th. at the Hagy & Fawbush Funeral Home
in Norton. Funeral services will be at 2:00 PM Tuesday, May 8th. in
the funeral home chapel with Rev. Robbie Fultz officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Cemetery in
Norton.
GLADYS GRIGSBY
NORTON, VA – Gladys Grigsby, 70, died
Wednesday, May 2, 2012 in Holston Valley Hospital. She attended the Norton
Christian Church. She enjoyed sewing, crafts, cooking and social networking and
was very devoted to and loved her family. She cared for her community and
worked for the Hope House and the Family Crisis Center in Norton.
She is survived by her husband,
Wilmer Grigsby of Norton, VA; 2 sons, Darrell Grigsby and his wife, Jessica of
Kingsport, TN, David Grigsby and his wife, Chrissie of Wise, VA; 4 daughters, Rita
Grigsby Beeler and her husband, Scott of Big Stone Gap, VA, Shirley Owens and
her husband, Teddy of Norton, VA, Carolyn Browning and her husband, David of
Huntsville, AL, Heather Stone and her husband, Carl of Wise, VA; 14 grandchildren;
7 great granddchildren; a brother, Howard Tracy of KY: a sister, Alberta Hollon
of IN; several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends
from 5-7:00 PM Thursday at Hagy & Fawbush Funeral Home. Funeral services
will be conducted 7:00 PM Thursday in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Jim
Wells officiating. Graveside committal services will be conducted 10:00 AM
Friday at Laurel Grove Cemetery. Family and friends will meet at the funeral
home 9:30 AM Friday to travel in procession to the cemetery.
