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Merlin Chapman Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Nov. 21, 2010.

Merlin Kay (Clapp) Chapman Merlin Kay (Clapp) Chapman, 61, of Goodview, went to be with her Lord, Friday, Nov. 19, 2010. She was preceded in death by her husband, Larry Chapman; her father, Emory Wingo Clapp; and her grandson, William Caldwell. Surviving are her very close friend and companion, Wayne Kinney; her son, Michael Minton and wife, Tracey; her daughter, Kimberly Caldwell and husband, Adam, all of Roanoke, Va.; her mother, Sylvia Clapp, of Abingdon, Va.; her sisters, Jean Dunham and husband, Myrl and Priscillia Wimmer, both of Abingdon; eight grandchildren; and a niece and nephew. Funeral service will be at Oakey's Vinton Chapel at 6 p.m. on Sunday, Nov. 21, 2010, with the Rev. Dennis Moore officiating. Interment will be at Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring, Va., on Monday, Nov. 22, 2010, at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, family request donations may be made to Toys for Tots or Angel Tree. Family will receive friends on Sunday from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. at Oakey's Vinton Chapel, 540-982-2221.

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November 22, 2010

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November 22, 2010

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November 22, 2010

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November 22, 2010

Kim, Adam & Mike
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
Warren & Paula Schimizzi

Jane Conner

November 22, 2010

Mrs. Clapp, Jean and Pat,

All of the Little Siblings would like to express our condolences on the death of Kay. We grew up with you all and I especially have fond memories of Kay as my childhood friend. We spend many hours playing together in the park in front of our house on Court Street in Saltville. We too, know the sorrow of losing a sibling, as our brother Charles passed away this past June.

We are just so, so sorry for your loss. Words cannot express it.

Jane Little Conner and siblings: Sue Little Sturgill, Sonny Little, Judy Little Rhea and Martha Little.

Alice Holloway

November 22, 2010

Dear Kim and family. I am so blessed to have met Kay. She was a beautiful women inside and out. I wish I would have had the pleasure to have known her longer.

Sheriff Fred Newman

November 22, 2010

Sheriff Fred Newman and the Members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office would like to express their sympathy in the death of Merlin Kay Chapman(Clapp). If our Sheriff’s Office can be of assistance to you during your time of sadness, please do not hesitate to contact us.

Sheriff Newman and Members of the Washington County Sheriff’s Office

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Annette Lowe Pankuch

November 22, 2010

I am so sorry for your loss. Words are never enough to ease the pain of losing someone you love. Our thoughts and prayers are with your during this difficult time. I never had the privilege of knowing my cousin Kay as an adult, but she was such a beautiful and sweet child. - Annette Lowe Pankuch

November 21, 2010

Dear Mike and Kim,
I thought very highly of your kind, sweet mother! She was a true lady and a blessing in my life! I will miss her very much~ Please know that you and your families are in my thoughts and prayers.
Ellen Karnes- Beaverdam Baptist Church

November 21, 2010

Mike and family you are in our thoughts and prayers.

Mike, Connie, Marena, Luke Underwood

Ronald, Tammy & Allyson Nichols

November 21, 2010

Kim and Adam, we are so sorry for your loss. You will be in our thoughts and prayers. Love, Ronald, Tammy & Allyson.

November 21, 2010

Kay, I have not seen you since you were a small girl. In talking to Jean, your sister, I have found out that you had a most interesting life. It is sad to find out that your life has been shortened by medical issues. May your star shine forever. Take care and God Bless.

Your cousin
Ray C. Johnson, MGySgt, USMC, Retired

Scott & Mary Weir

November 21, 2010

Kay was a beautiful and loving person.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of sorrow. May your memories bring you comfort. The family of Scott, Mary, Brenda, and Doug.

Jerry, Judy and Jared McKinney

November 21, 2010

We are very sorry to hear of your loss. Grief is especially difficult during the holidays. But, this coming Thursday, may you be able to give Thanks to God for having been blessed by Kay’s life and for the memories of the love she Gave to her family and many friends. May your memories of her uplift your spirits and comfort your grief.

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