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BRISTOL HERALD COURIER March 2001

BRISTOL TN & VA

AKARD, ELDRIDGE ERLANGER, KY. -- Eldridge D. Akard, 74, passed away March 10, 2001, at Villa Springs Health Care Home following an extended illness. He was a native of Sullivan County and had lived in Erlanger for several years prior to his retirement from Piedmont Air Lines. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clint and Abbie Akard; his brother, George Akard; and sister, Elizabeth Berry. Survivors include his wife, Celestine; son, Charles O. Akard; brother, Charles Akard and sister-in-law, Sally Akard; one sister, Virginia Sizer; sister-in-law, Betty Akard; and several nephews and nieces. Graveside services will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2001, in Florence, KY. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church of your choice. Information courtesy of Akard Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 14, 2001

ANDERSON, REGINA ANN Regina Ann Anderson, 43, of Bristol, TN, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2001, in Hickory, NC. Miss Anderson was a native of Welch, WV, but had lived in the Bristol area for the past 21 years. She was a retired employee of Bristol Regional Medical Center and was preceded in death by her stepfather, Woodrow Underwood. Survivors include her mother, Ella Underwood of Bristol, TN; two sisters, Ella Hockett of Raleigh, NC, and Terri Whistlehunt of Hickory, NC; and one brother, Eugene Anderson of Spanishburg, WV. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Miss Anderson. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 17, 2001

ANDERSON, TINA WOOD Tina Wood Anderson, 98, of Bristol, TN, passed away at 2:35 a.m. Monday, March 19, 2001, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Big Moccasin, VA, a daughter of the late Jonathan and Cynthia Bradley Wood. Mrs. Anderson had resided in Bristol since 1968, moving from Kingsport. She retired from Holston Valley Community Hospital in 1968. Mrs. Anderson was a member of Lynn Garden Baptist Church in Kingsport. She also served as a volunteer at Holston Valley Community Hospital and Bristol Memorial Hospital as a pink lady working in the gift shop. Mrs. Anderson was preceded in death by her husband, Jess F. Anderson in 1948; one sister, Ann Woods; one brother, Joe Wood; and a grandson, Louis Anderson. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Jess F. and Sarah Anderson Jr. of Johnson City and L. Lowell and Barbara Anderson of Bristol, TN; four grandchildren, Mark Anderson of Johnson City, Lelanda Brunson of Durham, NC, Gloria Rowley of Lawrenceville, GA, and Laura Taylor of Stockbridge, GA; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Mausoleum Chapel at Glenwood Cemetery. Dr. Ross H. Dampier will officiate. The family will receive friends at Weaver Funeral Home from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 435 Arlington Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. Arrangements are by Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 21, 2001

ANDERSON, TINA WOOD Funeral services for Tina Wood Anderson will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Mausoleum Chapel at Glenwood Cemetery. Dr. Ross H. Dampier will officiate. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 435 Arlington Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. Mrs. Anderson, 98, of Bristol, TN, passed away at 2:35 a.m. Monday, March 19, 2001, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are by Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 22, 2001

ARNOLD, BILL NORMAN Funeral services for Bill Norman Arnold will be conducted at the graveside Saturday at 1 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery with Minister Jack Stevens officiating. The family will receive friends 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday at Weaver Funeral Home. Family and friends will go in procession to the cemetery from the funeral home. Mr. Arnold, 61, of Bristol, Tenn., died Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, Fla. He was a native and lifelong resident of Bristol. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 30, 2001

ARNOLD, BILL NORMAN Bill Norman Arnold, 61, of Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, FL. He was a native and lifelong resident of Bristol. He was a son of the late Norman and Turla Arnold, and was of the Presbyterian faith. Survivors include: wife, Priscilla Fuller Arnold; two sons, Gregory Arnold of Woodbridge, VA, and Terry Arnold of Arlington, VA; three brothers, Morris D. Arnold of Augusta, GA, Glen S. Arnold of Bristol, VA, and Richard E. Arnold of Bristol, VA; three sisters, Sharon Hagy of Piney Flats, TN, Barbara McCauley of Bristol, TN, and Mary Carlson of Washington, DC; grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at the graveside Saturday at 1 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery with Minister Jack Stevens officiating. The family will receive friends 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday at Weaver Funeral Home. Family and friends will go in procession to the cemetery from the funeral home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 31, 2001

ARNOLD, GREG D. PINEY FLATS, TN -- Funeral services for Greg D. Arnold will be conduced 8 p.m. Thursday in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Stan Anderson officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service 6 to 7:45 p.m. Committal services will be 2 p.m. Friday in the West End Cemetery in Wytheville, VA. Honorary pallbearers will be family and Long John Silver's employees. Memorial contributions may be sent to Ronald McDonald House in Johnson City or the American Cancer Society. Mr. Arnold, 41, died Tuesday, March 27, 2001, in Johnson City Medical Center. Greg was born in Knoxville and had lived in Piney Flats for the past 14 years. He was a son of Velma Wright of Lenoir City, TN, and Rev. Andrew Arnold of Floyd, VA. He was a graduate of Fort Chiswell High School, Max Meadows, VA He had been employed with Long John Silver's for 25 years. He was a member of Volunteer Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Thomas Wright; and cousin Leonard Lee. Survivors include his wife, Karen J. Arnold; two sons, Chad and Tyler of the home; and a daughter, Mariah of the home; four brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Susie Arnold, Jonesborough, TN, Gary and Lori Arnold, Todd and Nanette Arnold, Pulaski, VA, and Tim and Nancy Arnold, Kingston, TN; a stepmother, Christa Arnold, Floyd, VA; six nieces; four nephews; and four great-nephews. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 29, 2001

ARNOLD, GREG D. PINEY FLATS, TN. -- Committal services for Greg D. Arnold will be 2 p.m. Friday in West End Cemetery in Wytheville, Va. Honorary pallbearers will be family and Long John Silver's employees. Memorial contributions may be sent to Ronald McDonald House in Johnson City or the American Cancer Society. Mr. Arnold, 41, died Tuesday, March 27, 2001, in Johnson City Medical Center. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 30, 2001

ASBURY, COY JAMES Sr. Coy James Asbury Sr., 66, of Bristol, TN, died March 12, 2001, at his residence. Mr. Asbury was a plumber and a former coal miner who had lived most of his life in Jolo, WV. He was a member of the Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Asbury and Virgie Stacy Asbury; his wife, Shelby Jean Jobe Asbury; a son, Ronnie Lee Asbury; two sisters, Blanche Irene Ashworth and Jeanette Kennedy; and two brothers, Lawrence (John) Asbury and Edgar (Ed) Stacy. Surviving are daughters, Mr. and Mrs. David and Lisa Baker, Bristol, TN, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil and Connie Payne, Bristol, TN, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry and Tresia Wood, Birmingham, AL; sons, Coy James Asbury Jr., Dumfries, VA, Mr. and Mrs. Freddie and Tresa Asbury, Bristol, TN, and Mr. and Mrs. Ricky and Carol Asbury, Jolo; sister, Mr. and Mrs. Ted and Virginia Kennedy, Richlands, VA; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be after 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2001, in the Church of God (Three Forks), Jolo. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, March 15, 2001, at the Church of God (Three Forks), Jolo, with Reverend Jimmy Allen officiating. Burial will be in White Mountain Cemetery, Whitewood, VA. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Baker Funeral Home, Pound, is serving the family of Coy James Asbury Sr.. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 14, 2001

AUSTIN, MICHAEL BENJAMIN BLUFF CITY, TN -- Michael Benjamin Austin, 38, died Saturday, March 3, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Bristol and had lived all his life in the Bristol-Bluff City area. He had been employed by the Bristol Tennessee Electric System for 21 years and was a member of First Baptist Church of Bluff City and the M.M. Martin Masonic Lodge 547 of Piney Flats. Survivors include his wife, Kristin Blevins Austin; his children, Ashley Austin, Tiffany Austin and Curtney Austin, all of Bluff City; his mother, Josefa Austin of Bluff City; his sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Larry Litton of Bristol; his stepchildren, Brandi Phillips, Myles Phillips and Isaac Phillips, all of Bluff City; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Carolyn and Frank Blevins of Bluff City; and two nephews, Ford Litton and Austin Litton. The funeral service will be conducted at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from First Baptist Church of Bluff City with Rev. Frank Blevins and Rev. Tal Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in Shelby Hills Cemetery with Masonic Memorial Rites conducted by M.M. Martin Lodge 547. Pallbearers will be Tony Woods, Rick Taylor, Darrell Pritchard, Jim Mullins, Neal Hartley, Charles Earhart, Cliff Carico and Donnie Morrell. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Memorial contributions may be sent to First Baptist Church of Bluff City, P. O. Box 130, Bluff City, TN 37618 or to St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Memphis, TN. Arrangements especially for Mr. Austin have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 6, 2001

AUSTIN, MICHAEL BENJAMIN BLUFF CITY, TN Michael Benjamin Austin, 38, died Saturday, March 3, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Bristol and had lived all his life in the Bristol-Bluff City area. He had been employed by the Bristol Tennessee Electric System for 21 years and was a member of First Baptist Church of Bluff City and the M.M. Martin Masonic Lodge \547 of Piney Flats. Survivors include his wife, Kristin Blevins Austin; his children, Ashley Austin, Tiffany Austin and Courtney Austin, all of Bluff City; his mother, Josefa Austin of Bluff City; his sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Larry Litton of Bristol; his stepchildren, Brandi Phillips, Myles Phillips and Isaac Phillips, all of Bluff City; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Carolyn and Frank Blevins of Bluff City; and two nephews, Ford Litton and Austin Litton. The funeral service will be conducted at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from First Baptist Church of Bluff City with Rev. Frank Blevins and Rev. Tal Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in Shelby Hills Cemetery with Masonic Memorial Rites conducted by M.M. Martin Lodge \547. Pallbearers will be Tony Woods, Rick Taylor, Darrell Pritchard, Jim Mullins, Neal Hartley, Charles Earhart, Cliff Carico and Donnie Morrell. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Memorial contributions may be sent to First Baptist Church of Bluff City, P. O. Box 130, Bluff City, TN 37618 or to St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Arrangements especially for Mr. Austin have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 7, 2001

BAILEY, OSCAR C. KINGSPORT, TN -- Oscar C. Bailey of 4765 Lone Star Road, passed away at 10 p.m. Tuesday at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born and lived his entire life on the family farm. He as the youngest son of the late Virginia McClellan Bailey and Dr. R.K. Bailey. Mr. Bailey was a farmer and real estate broker in the Sullivan Gardens area. He was a veteran of World War II with 31//2 years of service. Two years and three months was served in the European Theater. He was a member of the American Legion. Mr. Bailey was director of Sullivan County Farm Bureau for 40 years and supervisor for Sullivan County Soil Conservation District for 36 years. He was a member of Glen Alpine United Methodist Church since 1940 where he served as Sunday School superintendent. He also served on the Evangelism and Visitation committees as long as health permitted. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Frances Deakins Bailey (Aug. 8, 2000); one brother and sister in infancy; and four brothers, Newton, Harlan, Ralph and Rufus Bailey. Surviving are one daughter, Mary Faulkner and husband, Dane, Fall Branch, TN; one son, Bill Bailey and wife, Carolyn, Kingsport; five grandchildren, Richard Hicks, Franklin, TN, Will Bailey and wife, Angela, San Francisco, CA, Beth Bailey, Knoxville, TN, Avery Copeland and husband, Joe, Johnson City, TN, and Neal Faulkner, Kingsport; and one great-granddaughter, Marley Amber Copeland, Johnson City. Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport, or any time at the home of the son, Bill, 4605 Lone Star Road. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. John F. Toney and Rev. J. Russell Taylor officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Richard Hicks, Neal Faulkner, Mike Bailey, Jonathan Bailey, George Bailey and J.R. Bailey. Memorial contributions may be given to Glen Alpine United Methodist Church, 3200 Glen Alpine Road, Kingsport, TN 37660. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 15, 2001

BAKER, JOHN ROBERT John Robert Baker, 91, of Bristol, VA, died Monday, March 26, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Maces Springs, Scott County, VA, a son of the late I.S. and Ella Barker Baker, and had lived in Bristol since 1933. He worked at Bristol Newspapers for 13 years and was a farmer. He was a member of Windsor Avenue Presbyterian Church and a former member of Three Springs United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Davis Baker. Survivors include a daughter, Kathryn B. Lilley of Bristol, VA; a sister, Dorothy Fleenor of Kingsport; three brothers, Leonard Baker and Eugene Baker, both of Bristol, VA, and Billy Joe Baker, of Ocala, FL.; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 3 o'clock Wednesday in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum in Mountain View Cemetery with Mark Baker officiating. Grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers. Burial will follow. The family will receive friends from 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon at Blevins Funeral Home. Arrangements especially for Mr. Baker have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 28, 2001

BAKER, RUBY RICHARD Ruby Richard Baker, 88, formerly of Edgemont Towers, Bristol, TN, died Wednesday, March 7, 2001, at the Asbury Center in Johnson City, TN. She was a member of West Hills Christian Church and former employee of Big Jack Manufacturing Co. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Laura Richard; brothers, Russell Richard, Carl Richard, David Richard and Paul Richard; and her husband, Clarence Baker. Survivors include sister, Evelyn Richard Shaffer, Princeton, KY; nephews, Allen Richard and Gregg Richard, both of Bristol, TN, Larry Richard, Clarksville, TN, and David Shaffer, Princeton, KY. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, March 9, 2001, at the Mausoleum in Glenwood Cemetery. Burial will follow in Shelby Hills Cemetery with Minister Hugh Hatfield officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday 6 to 8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 8, 2001

BAKER, RUBY RICHARD Funeral services for Ruby Richard Baker will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, March 9, 2001, at the Mausoleum in Glenwood Cemetery. Burial will follow in Shelby Hills Cemetery with Minister Hugh Hatfield officiating. Mrs. Baker, 88, formerly of Edgemont Towers, Bristol, TN, died Wednesday, March 7, 2001, at the Asbury Center in Johnson City, TN. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 9, 2001

BARKER, EDITH I. Graveside services for Mrs. Edith I. Barker will be held Saturday, March 24, 2001, at 11 a.m. from Mountain View Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel. Rev. Tony Trunnell will officiate. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Akard Funeral Home. Those desiring may make memorials to either Calvary Baptist Church or Northstar Baptist Church. Mrs. Barker, 81, of Bristol, VA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, her husband, Paul I. Barker, and family on Wednesday, March 21, 2001. She was a lifetime member of Calvary Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons and their wives, David and Jean Barker and Tom and Kay Barker, all of Bristol; grandchildren, Cindy and Keith McMillan of Raleigh, NC, Becky and Grady Davidson of Charlotte, NC, Brian Barker of Houston, TX; four great-granddaughters, Megan and Shannon McMillan and Hannah and Lydia Davidson; one sister and brother-in-law, Grace and Harold Rogers; one nephew, Phil Baker of Valrico, FL; and best friend, Helen Davis. Condolences may also be sent to the family at akardfh@3wave.com. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Barker. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 23, 2001

BARKER, NANCY LOU Nancy Lou Barker, 66, of 596 Springdale Drive, Bristol, TN, died Thursday, March 29, 2001, in the Wellmont Hospice House. She was a native of Washington County, VA, and lived in the Bristol area all of her life. She was the daughter of the late Byron E. "Gene" and Hazel Barker. She was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church and was preceded in death by a special nephew, Dwayne Barker. Survivors include: brothers and sisters-in-law, Gary Lynn and Donna Barker, Bluff City, and Joseph Edward "Eddie" and Joyce Barker, Bristol, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Darrell Pickle officiating. The committal will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Pine Hill Cemetery in the Willow Branch Community. Pallbearers will be Chris Barker, Scott Denton, Mark Dillard, Johnny Barker, Marty Herndon, Travis Norris and Justin Herndon. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wellmont House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620, or to First Freewill Baptist Church, 1641 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 30, 2001

BARKER, NANCY LOU Funeral services for Nancy Lou Barker will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Darrell Pickle officiating. The committal will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Pine Hill Cemetery in the Willow Branch community. Pallbearers will be Chris Barker, Scott Denton, Mark Dillard, Johnny Barker, Marty Herndon, Travis Norris and Justin Herndon. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wellmont House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620, or to First Freewill Baptist Church, 1641 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Weaver Funeral Home. Miss Barker, 66, of 596 Springdale Drive, Bristol, TN, died Thursday, March 29, 2001, in Wellmont Hospice House. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 31, 2001

BAUMGARDNER, HAZEL POOLE KITZMILLER Hazel Poole Kitzmiller Baumgardner, 80, of Bristol, VA, died Thursday, March 29, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Bristol, TN, a daughter of the late George O. and Addie Belle Poole, and was preceded in death by her first husband, King C. Kitzmiller, who died in 1974. She was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church at Nordyke. Mrs. Baumgardner is survived by her husband, John R. Baumgardner; two daughters, Jean Kitzmiller Sparger of Shady Valley and Beverly Kitzmiller Cox of Winter Park, Fla.; a son, Stanley P. Kitzmiller of Denver, CO; two sisters, Edna Whitford of Fredericksburg, VA, and Mary Stover of Fort Walton Beach, FL; three brothers, Bill Poole, Lemuel Poole and Beryl Poole, all of Bristol; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum in Glenwood Cemetery. The family will greet friends following the service at the Mausoleum. Burial will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Healing Hands Health Center, 210 Memorial Drive, Bristol, TN 37620. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Baumgardner have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 30, 2001

BAUMGARDNER, HAZEL POOLE KITZMILLER The funeral service for Hazel Poole Kitzmiller Baumgardner will be conducted at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum in Glenwood Cemetery. The family will greet friends following the service at the Mausoleum. Burial will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Healing Hands Health Center, 210 Memorial Drive, Bristol, TN 37620. Mrs. Baumgardner, 80, of Bristol, VA, died Thursday, March 29, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Baumgardner have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 31, 2001

BAYS, LEWIS CARLTON Mr. Lewis Carlton Bays, 84, of Bristol, VA, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2001, in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. Mr. Bays was a native of Wise County, but had lived in Bristol for the past 47 years. He was a retired employee of Hav-a-Tampa, Bristol, TN, and a U.S. Army veteran, having served on Okinawa in World War II. He was a member of Walnut Grove Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, Nita Lawson Bays; two daughters and sons-in-law, Marlene and Billy Upchurch, of Bristol, VA, and Jeanette and Ernest Smith, of Pensacola, FL; four grandchildren, Stacey Smith of Birmingham, AL, James Baird of Chicago, Lee Smith of Auburn, AL, and Todd Upchurch of Blacksburg, VA; two brothers, William C. Bays of Indianapolis and Truman Bays of Richlands; two sisters, Irene Holbrook and Wilma Evans, both of Coeburn; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted Sunday, March 18, 2001, at 7 p.m. in the Farris Funeral Chapel with Rev. John Markel and Rev. Eddie Nash officiating. Committal services will be conducted Monday, March 19, 2001, at 11 a.m. in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Jason Honaker, Jackie Jordan, Ted Neeves, Bob White, Tom Bays and Bob Bays. Special honorary pallbearer will be W.R. Bowers. Family and friends can assemble at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Monday for the procession to the cemetery at 10:45 a.m. The family will receive friends Sunday from 6-7 p.m. in the funeral home. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is serving the family of Mr. Lewis C. Bays. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 18, 2001

BAYS, LEWIS CARLTON Committal services for Mr. Lewis Carlton Bays will be conducted Monday, March 19, 2001, at 11 a.m. in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Jason Honaker, Jackie Jordan, Ted Neeves, Bob White, Tom Bays and Bob Bays. Special honorary pallbearer will be W.R. Bowers. Family and friends can assemble at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Monday for the procession to the cemetery at 10:45 a.m. Mr. Bays, 84, of Bristol, VA, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2001, in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is serving the family of Mr. Lewis C. Bays. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 19, 2001

BENTLEY, WESLEY ROBERT Wesley Robert Bentley, 82, died Monday, March 20, 2001, at the Cambridge House, Bristol, TN. Born April 6, 1918, in the Paperville Community, Bristol, he was the son of the late Rev. John Wesley and Willie Mae Atwell Bentley, and lived most of his life in Sullivan County. An avid hunter and out doors man, he also enjoyed camping and hunting in Sugar Grove, VA, and the surrounding Holston Mountains in Bristol. He was a member of Jacob's Creek Civilian Conservation Corps. He served in the U.S. Army, reaching the rank of master sergeant before leaving the service in 1943. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Katy Lou Wright Bentley. Survivors include daughters, Betty L. Thompson, JoAnne Sampson, Gladys Roark and Frances Rosenbalm, all of Bristol; and son, Bobby G. Bentley, Abingdon. Also surviving are two sisters, Nora Boling, Bristol, and Martha E. Sparry, Cleveland, TN; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at Rooty Branch Cemetery with Rev. Chad Johnson officiating. For those who wish to express their condolences in ways other than flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Northeast Tennessee Alzheimer's Association, 207 North Roan St., Suite 1500, Johnson City, TN 37604. Weaver Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 21, 2001

BENTLEY, WESLEY ROBERT Graveside services for Wesley Robert Bentley will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at Rooty Branch Cemetery with Rev. Chad Johnson officiating. For those who wish to express their condolences in ways other than flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Northeast Tennessee Alzheimer's Association, 207 North Roan St., Suite 1500, Johnson City, TN 37604. Mr. Bentley, 82, died Monday, March 20, 2001, at the Cambridge House, Bristol, TN. Weaver Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 22, 2001

BERRY, CECIL BLOUNTVILLE, TN -- Cecil Berry, 62, of 335 Buncombe Road, died Sunday, March 25, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, son of the late Eugene and Frances Fannie Berry, and a member of West Highlands Assembly of God. Survivors include: wife, Deborah Berry; two sons and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Cathy Berry, Luttrell, TN, and Cecil Berry II, Bristol, TN; two daughters, Carolyn Berry, Bristol, TN, and Audriana Berry of the home; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Christie Turner, Abingdon, VA, and Mrs. Tina Leonard, Blountville; brother, Tom Berry, Bristol, TN; four sisters, Helen Russell, Bristol, TN, Willie Mae Dingus, Bristol, TN, Nell Knox, Rogersville, TN, and Jane Cole, Elizabethton, TN; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steven Dingus and Rev. Samuel J. Rasnake officiating. Pallbearers will be Danny Fulks, Shaun Fulks, Luke Leonard, Glen Peery, Russell Turner, Richard Baker, Dave Orfield and Eddie Russell. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Weaver Funeral Home or friends may call any time at the home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 26, 2001

BERRY, CECIL BLOUNTVILLE, TN -- Funeral services for Cecil Berry will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steven Dingus and Pastor Sam officiating. Entombment will follow in the Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel. Pallbearers will be Danny Fulks, Shaun Fulks, Luke Leonard, Glen Peery, Russell Turner, Richard Baker, Dave Orfield and Eddie Russell. Mr. Berry, 62, of 335 Buncombe Road, died Sunday, March 25, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 27, 2001

BLUE, CARL L. KINGSPORT, TN -- Carl L. Blue, 62, of 4828 Sunbright Drive completed his earthly pilgrimage Saturday, March 24, 2001, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born March 4, 1939, in Penbroke, NC, a son of the late Dill and Ada Blue. He was a United States Army veteran. He was retired from Quebecor. He was a member of St. Matthew United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Brantley Blue and Don Blue; and a sister, Gola Lowry. Surviving are his wife of 31 years, Chris Blue of the home; a daughter, Annetta Blue of Johnson City; a son, Norman Blue of Atlanta, GA; four sisters, Kitty Sanderson of Cumming, GA, Rena Ludwick of Madison, FL, Bernice Lowry of Berlin, MD, and Alicia Wise of Cockeysville, MD; a bother, Adolph Blue of Penbroke; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 8 p.m. Monday at the church with Pastor Chris Carter officiating. Entombment will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in East Lawn Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Elidada Homes for Children, P. O. Box 16708, Asheville, NC 28816. East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Blue family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 25, 2001

BLUE, CARL L. KINGSPORT, TN -- Funeral services for Carl L. Blue will be conducted 8 p.m. Monday at St. Matthew United Methodist Church with Pastor Chris Carter officiating. Entombment will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in East Lawn Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Eliada Homes for Children, P. O. Box 16708, Asheville, NC 28816. Mr. Blue, 62, of 4828 Sunbright Drive, completed his earthly pilgrimage Saturday, March 24, 2001, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Blue family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 26, 2001

BOLLING, MARY EVA NORTON -- Mary Eva Bolling, 98, died at her residence Saturday, March 24, 2001. She was a lifelong resident of the Norton area and attended Davis Chapel Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Lee Bolling, and a grandson, Jim McCoy. Surviving: daughters, Bobbie McCoy of Bristol, VA, and Shirley Jenkins of Norton; grandchildren, Terry McCoy of Big Stone Gap, Mike McCoy of Bristol, VA, and Tammie Musick of Knoxville; great-grandchildren, Erin McCoy, Brandon McCoy and Jacob Cade McCoy; and several nieces and nephews, including one special niece, Garnell Bateman. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in Hagy & Fawbush Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Darrell Bolling officiating. Burial will be in Laurel Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Terry McCoy, Mike McCoy, Michael Musick, Charles Ray Bateman, Ken Bowman and Wally Sturgill. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 25, 2001

BOLLING, MARY E. NORTON -- Funeral services for Mary E. Bolling will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in Hagy & Fawbush Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Darrell Bolling officiating. Burial will be in Laurel Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Terry McCoy, Mike McCoy, Michael Musick, Charles Ray Bateman, Ken Bowman and Wally Sturgill. Mrs. Bolling, 98, died at her residence Saturday, March 24, 2001. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 26, 2001

BOOHER, LILLIAN G. "GRANNY" SHIPLEY Lillian G. "Granny" Shipley Booher, 89, 1146 Vance Tank Road, Bristol, TN, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 28, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Booher was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and the daughter of the late James P. and Ada Belle O'Dell Shipley. She was a homemaker, the widow of David C. "Red" Booher and a member of Central Holston Christian Church. Survivors include a daughter, Betty Jane Booher; three sons and daughters-in-law, Charles P. and Juanita Booher, Earl H. and Anna Mae Booher and Eugene and Wilma Booher; sister, Mrs. H.M. (Hazel) Denton Sr.; grandchildren, Phil Booher, Kathy Cothron, Merle Nessim and Curtis Booher; great-grandchildren, Ryan Cothron, Cody Cothron, Jenna Booher, Amber Carrier, Abbey Booher and Maggie Booher; sister-in-law, Mrs. James P. (Louise) Shipley Jr.; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Booher was preceded in death by a grandson, Kenneth Booher; sister, Anne Morton; and brother, James P. Shipley Jr. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, March 31, 2001, in the Central Holston Christian Church with Ministers Curtis Booher, Ken Kehrer and Roland Whittemore officiating. Burial will follow in Shipley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kenny Cothron, Phil Booher, H.M. Denton Jr., Eddie Denton, Gary Shipley, Bobby Bushong, Dave Nessim, Larry Smithson, Scott Key and Eugene Fritz . Honorary pallbearers will be elders and deacons of Central Holston Christian Church, Walton Davis, Max Ollis, Ed Booher, James O'Dell, Glen Booher, Jim Key, Ernest Morrell, Earl O'Dell, W. D. O'Dell and George Shipley. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Central Holston Christian Church Building Fund, 261 Sand Bar Road, Bristol, TN 37620. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 30, 2001

BOOHER, LILLIAN G. "GRANNY" SHIPLEY Funeral services for Lillian G. "Granny" Shipley Booher will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, March 31, 2001, in Central Holston Christian Church with Ministers Curtis Booher, Ken Kehrer and Roland Whittemore officiating. Burial will follow in Shipley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kenny Cothron, Phil Booher, H.M. Denton Jr., Eddie Denton, Gary Shipley, Bobby Bushong, Dave Nessim, Larry Smithson, Scott Key and Eugene Fritz. Honorary pallbearers will be elders and deacons of Central Holston Christian Church, Walton Davis, Max Ollis, Ed Booher, James O'Dell, Glen Booher, Jim Key, Ernest Morrell, Earl O'Dell, W. D. O'Dell and George Shipley. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Central Holston Christian Church Building Fund, 261 Sand Bar Road, Bristol, TN 37620. Mrs. Booher, 89, of 1146 Vance Tank Road, Bristol, TN, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 28, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 31, 2001

BOWMAN, LINDA SUE BLOUNTVILLE, TN -- Linda Sue Bowman, 56, of 257 Tallman Drive, died Thursday, March 22, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. A lifelong resident of the Bristol area, she was the daughter of the late Ray Williams and Virgie Davis Williams. She was a former employee of Bristol Lingerie, a homemaker and attended West Hills Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by two brothers, "Toad" and R. V. Survivors include: husband, William Bowman; daughter, Teresa Whitaker, Bristol, TN; three sons, William R. Bowman Jr., Blountville, Brian Keith Bowman, Blountville and Arlie Ray Bowman, Piney Flats, TN; two brothers, Fred Williams, Bristol, VA, and Jerry Williams, Bristol, VA; four sisters, Carol Hale, Bristol, TN, Naomi Patrick, Bluff City, Patsy Booher, Bristol, TN, and Betty Taylor, Oceanside, CA; four grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 24, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Hall officiating. The committal service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Crumley Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be William R. Bowman Jr., Brian Keith Bowman, Arlie Ray Bowman, Wayne Hale, Joe Bowman and Fred Williams. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 24, 2001

BOWMAN, LINDA SUE BLOUNTVILLE, TN -- The committal service for Linda Sue Bowman will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Crumley Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be William R. Bowman Jr., Brian Keith Bowman, Arlie Ray Bowman, Wayne Hale, Joe Bowman and Fred Williams. Mrs. Bowman, 56, of 257 Tallman Drive, died Thursday, March 22, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 25, 2001

BRAY, BESSIE LEE Bessie Lee Bray, 92, of Bristol, VA, died March 3, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. She was a native of Wise County, VA, daughter of the late George W. and Ida Ellen Fitzgerald Smith. She was a housewife and a member of Open Door Baptist Church. She was the widow of John Henley Bray. Survivors include five daughters, Frances Johnson of Bristol, VA, Wanda Soubeer of Bristol, VA, Phyllis Lewis of Bristol, VA, Jane Kite of Bristol, TN, and Jean Mauk of Bristol, TN; three sons, David Bray of Bristol, TN, Jim Bray of Bristol, TN, and Ronda Bray of Gray, TN; two sisters, Georgia Johnson of Knoxville, TN, and Barbara Newton of Ohio; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Smith; and a sister, Mary Livingston. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Thomas Thacker officiating. Committal services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home prior to the service and at other times at the following homes: Teresa Kaylor, 208 Whitaker Drive, Bristol, TN, Frances Johnson, 1628 Long Crescent Drive, Bristol, VA, and Phyllis Lewis, 140 Inez Ave., Bristol, VA. Honorary pallbearers include: John Bray, George Trivette, Jody Kaylor, John Kite, Steve Colley, Jody Bray, Mark Sourbeer, Jim Kite Jr. and Michael Mauk. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 5, 2001

BROWN, MARY JUNE Funeral services for Mary June Brown will be conducted on Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Richard Hale officiating. Committal services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Sunrise Cemetery. Pallbearers will be friends and relatives of the family. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6-7:45 p.m. prior to the service at Weaver Funeral Home. There will be no home visitation. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Bristol Humane Society. Mrs. Brown, 70, of Bristol, TN, died Sunday, March 25, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late William "Bill" Godsey and the widow of James C. Brown. She was also preceded in death by a son, William "Bill" Brown. She was of the Methodist faith and a full time employee of Tennessee Investment Casting Company. Mrs. Brown was a graduate of Tennessee High School and attended two years of business college. Mrs. Brown was an active member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 145. She had served as president of the Ladies Auxiliary and also held the office of president of the past presidents. She was a charter member of the La Femmes Forty and Eight of which she also served as president. Her favorite community service was working for the veterans through the annual poppy sales where she served as chairman for a number of years. She also donated her time through the Ladies Auxiliary to serve as a volunteer at the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center and was a volunteer worker for the veterans at Bristol Nursing Home. She is survived by one daughter, Sarah "Connie" Brown of Bristol, TN; and six beloved friends, Comfry, Golda, Winston, Matilda, Brandi and Prissy. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 27, 2001

BROWN, MARY JUNE Committal services for Mary June Brown will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Sunrise Cemetery. Pallbearers will be friends and relatives of the family. There will be no home visitation. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Bristol Humane Society. Mrs. Brown, 70, of Bristol, Tenn., died Sunday, March 25, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 28, 2001

BRYANT, ARLEN E. ABINGDON, Va. -- Mr. Arlen E. Bryant, 61, went to be with his Heavenly Father, Tuesday, March 6, 2001. He was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church, a member of Gideons International, a former co-owner of Bryant Sheet Metal, Inc., and the owner and operator of Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning. Arlen was a very special person and will be missed greatly by everyone. He was preceded in death by a son, James Arlus Bryant and his father, J. Avery Bryant. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Joann Bryant; his mother, Ethel York Bryant of Marion, NC; two sisters, Evelyn Ethridge and Helen Jones, both of Marion, NC; four nephews, Jeffrey Ethridge, Greg Jones, Alvin Jones and Gary Jones, all of Marion, NC; several uncles and aunts; and many, many friends. The funeral service will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 8, 2001, in the Farris Funeral Chapel with Rev. Richard Mullen and Rev. Robert Layell officiating. Family and friends will meet at 11 a.m. Friday in the Mountain View Cemetery, Bristol, VA, for a graveside committal service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the Shady Grove United Methodist Church Building Fund, 329 White's Mill Road, Abingdon, VA 24210. The family will receive friends immediately following the funeral service Thursday. Farris Funeral Service is serving the family of Arlen Bryant. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 8, 2001 2001

BRYANT, ARLEN E. ABINGDON, VA -- The funeral service for Mr. Arlen E. Bryant will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 8, 2001, in the Farris Funeral Chapel with Rev. Richard Mullen and Rev. Robert Layell officiating. Family and friends will meet at 11 a.m. Friday in the Mountain View Cemetery, Bristol, VA, for a graveside committal service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the Shady Grove United Methodist Church Building Fund, 329 White's Mill Road, Abingdon, VA 24210. The family will receive friends immediately following the funeral service Thursday. Pallbearers will be Jeff Ethridge, Gary Jones, Alvin Jones, Phillip McCall, Mark Barrett, Joseph Pippin and Scott Sexton. Mr. Bryant, 61, went to be with his Heavenly Father, Tuesday, March 6, 2001. Farris Funeral Service is serving the family of Arlen Bryant. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 9, 2001

BRYANT, ROY E. Roy E. Bryant, 91, 1 21st St., Bristol, VA, died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2001, at the Cambridge House. Mr. Bryant was a native of Middlesboro, KY, and had lived in the Bristol area most of his life. He was a retired carpenter and was preceded in death by his wife, Mollie Louise Moore Bryant. Survivors include four daughters, Marie Hicks, Barbara Roark, Janie Pieper and Gail Self; one son, Joe Bryant; two sisters, Minnie Lee Beeler and Juanita Johnson; three brothers, Raymond Bryant, Earl Bryant and Mel Bryant; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-granddaughters. Private services were conducted Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2001, in Glenwood Cemetery. Weaver Funeral Home was in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 1, 2001

BUTLER, EDNA POWELL Edna Powell Butler, 83, of 408 Beechwood Circle, Bristol, TN, died Sunday, March 18, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. She was a native of Cedartown, GA, and a daughter of the late John William and Savannah Elliott Powell. Mrs. Butler was a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her husband, Monroe Butler, and a sister, Charlotte Hester of Riverdale, GA. Survivors include: daughter, Barbara A. Johnson, Bristol, TN; three grandchildren, Jean Anne Barnett and Debbie Newton, both of Bluff City, Anita Hundley, Boones Mill, VA; one great-grandchild, Michelle Lee Newton, Bluff City; one sister, Lois Stephens, Forest Park, GA.; three brothers, Marcus J. Powell, Forest Park, GA, Dennis H. Powell, Sumter, SC, and Harry V. Powell, Lincoln, Nebraska; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2001, from the Tetrick Funeral Home-Bluff City Chapel with Rev. Greg Montgomery officiating. Interment will follow in Sunrise Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Dennis Powell, Harry Powell, Jack Powell, Henry Stephens, Mike Hundley and Danny Barnette. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2001, from the chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home-Bluff City. Condolences may be e-mailed to the funeral home at BFity@preferred.com. Tetrick Funeral Home-Bluff City Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 20, 2001

COCHRAN, BOBBY GRUNDY, VA -- Bobby Cochran, 60, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2001, at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, VA, following an extended illness. Born in Buchanan County, he was a son of the late Victor and Virginia Keisman Cochran. He was a resident of Buchanan County and Abingdon and was a member of Little Prater Church of Christ. He was owner and operator of Lake View Campground in Bristol, Tenn., and was a disabled coal miner. Mr. Cochran was raised by his paternal grandparents, the late George and Pinkie Cochran. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Payne Cochran, Grundy; three daughters, Susan and husband, Anthony Skeens, Grundy, Robin Justus and fiance, Dr. Todd Elliott, Bristol, Tenn., and Ethel Leigh Justus and fiance, Chris Littleford, Bristol, Tenn.,; two grandsons, Michael Shawn Hackney, Grundy and Tommy Justus, Grundy; two granddaughters, Tabitha Hackney, Grundy, and Alyssa Justus, Bristol, TN; and two aunts, Ethel Cochran, Grundy, and Opal Lester, Grundy. He was preceded in death by two uncles, George Cochran Jr., and Okie Cochran; and one aunt, Ora Stiltner. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 31, 2001, at 2 p.m. at Little Prater Church of Christ on Little Prater near Grundy with Evangelists Michael Trent, Mike Rife and Richard Gamenda officiating with burial to follow in Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock, VA. The body was taken to the Little Prater Church of Christ Thursday evening at 7 p.m. where friends may call. Active pallbearers will be: brothers-in-law, Virgus Blankenship and Lawrence Shortridge. Honorary pallbearers will be: Dr. J. P. Sutherland Jr., Dr. Bill Moody, Dr. Emory Robinette and Dr. Forrest Swan. There will be services at the church Friday evening at 7 p.m. Grundy Funeral Home of Grundy is in charge of all arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 30, 2001

COLE, OLLIE KATE SPANGLER Ollie Kate Spangler Cole, 92, went to be with the Lord on March 7, 2001, at the Cambridge House. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and a former nurse's aide at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Charlie and Margaret Bridgeman Spangler. She was a member of Island Road Freewill Baptist Church and a wonderful mother who loved the Lord. Survivors include: daughters, Edna McNutt of Grovetown, GA, Phyllis Salyer of Bristol, TN, and Vickie Richardson of Bristol, VA; sons, Donald Cole of Kingsport, TN, R.L. Whiteman of Blountville, TN, and Fred Cole of Blountville, TN; special caregiver, Cheri Burke; 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Roy Whiteman and Oscar Lynn Cole; two infant sons; a son, Clyde Whiteman; and a sister, Irene Cross. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday at 11 a.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Johnny Burton, Brother Jerry McNutt and Brother Nathan Salyer officiating. Interment will follow in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 8, 2001 2001

COLE, OLLIE KATE SPANGLER Funeral services for Ollie Kate Spangler Cole will be conducted on Friday at 11 a.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Johnny Burton, Brother Jerry McNutt and Brother Nathan Salyer officiating. Interment will follow in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Mrs. Cole, 92, went to be with the Lord on March 7, 2001, at the Cambridge House. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 9, 2001

COLLEY, FLORENCE E. Florence E. Colley, 73, died Thursday, March 8, 2001, at Bristol Nursing Home. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol, a daughter of the late Henry and Nannie Mae Canter Teaster. She was a member of Central Presbyterian Church. Survivors include a sister, Eunice Smith, and a brother, John Teaster, both of Bristol, VA. Information courtesy of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 10, 2001

COLLINS, ANNIE BELL GRUBBS ABINGDON, VA -- Funeral services for Annie Bell Grubbs Collins will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2001, in the Campbell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Stacy Collins and Rev. Jerry A. Eggers officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2001, at Schoolfield Cemetery in Danville. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Flowers will be accepted, or those who wish may make memorial contributions to a charity of your choice. The family will be at the residence, 16017 Elementary Drive, Abingdon, where friends may call or visit at any time. Mrs. Collins, 91, of 16017 Elementary Drive, died Sunday, March 4, 2001, at her residence. Campbell Funeral Home, Inc., Abingdon, is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 6, 2001

COLLINS, ANNIE BELL GRUBBS ABINGDON, VA -- Graveside services for Annie Bell Grubbs Collins will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2001, at Schoolfield Cemetery in Danville. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Flowers will be accepted, or those who wish may make memorial contributions to a charity of your choice. Mrs. Collins, 91, of 16017 Elementary Drive, died Sunday, March 4, 2001, at her residence. She was a native of Danville, VA, and moved to Abingdon in 1953. She was the daughter of the late Charlie Monroe and Emma Tuck Grubbs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Edmond "Pop" Collins; and son-in-law, Mr. Ralph King. She was a member of Grace Chapel Church. Survivors include: three daughters and two sons-in-law, Mr. Warren and Christine Collins Aultice of Lynchburg, VA, Mr. Bob and Shelby Jean Collins Tedder of Abingdon, and Sherry King of Abingdon; two sons and daughters-in-law, James and Lindy Collins of Lynchburg and Ronnie and Pat Collins of Bristol, VA; one sister, Elsie Haskins of Martinsville, VA; one brother, Asa Grubbs of Danville; 18 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Campbell Funeral Home, Inc., Abingdon, is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 7, 2001

COMBS, NANCY SUE GRAYSON ABINGDON -- Nancy Sue Grayson Combs, 61, of Jones Retirement Home died Thursday, March 8, 2001, in Russell County Medical Center. She was a native of Bristol, VA, a daughter of the late John T. and Claudine Mumpower Grayson. She was a member of Bradley Street Baptist Church and preceded in death by her husband, Bob Combs. Survivors include her son, Billy Joe McReynolds of Winston-Salem, NC; daughter, Kimberley Atkins of Atkins, VA; brothers, Bobby Gene Grayson and Albert Wayne Grayson, both of Bristol, VA, and John Ronald "Ronnie" Grayson of Winston-Salem, NC; and grandchildren, Josh McReynolds, John Atkins, Matt Atkins and Brandy Atkins. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Max Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Attendants from Abingdon Ambulance Service will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers, Mr. and Mrs. Scotty Jones and staff and residents of Jones Retirement Home, Abingdon. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 10, 2001

COMBS, NANCY SUE GRAYSON ABINGDON -- Funeral services for Nancy Sue Grayson Combs will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Max Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Attendants from Abingdon Ambulance Service will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers, Mr. and Mrs. Scotty Jones and staff and residents of Jones Retirement Home, Abingdon. Mrs. Combs, 61, of Jones Retirement Home died Thursday, March 8, 2001, in Russell County Medical Center. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 11, 2001

COUNTS, FRANCES KEARFOTT Frances Kearfott Counts, 85, of Bristol, VA, died Monday, March 12, 2001, at The Cambridge House in Bristol. She was born in Bristol, TN, and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Clarence B. Kearfott Sr. She was a graduate of Virginia High School and attended Virginia Intermont College. Mrs. Counts and her husband lived in Grundy, VA, for 15 years, in Charlotte, NC, for 16 years and returned to Bristol five years ago. She was a member of the Home Demonstration Club in Grundy, First Baptist Church in Charlotte and First Baptist Church in Bristol, where she was an active worker in the Sunday School and the Goodwill Center. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, H. DeWitt Counts; one daughter, Katherine "Kitty" Swanson of Martinez, Ga.; two sons, DeWitt Baker "Rusty" Counts of Atlanta, GA, and Steven Dennis Counts of Charlotte; two sisters, Ruth Harris of Bristol, VA, and Susan Anderson of Carrollton, GA; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Counts was preceded in death by a sister, Annette Sprott of Corsicana, TX, and a brother, Clarence B. "Bo" Kearfott of Bristol, VA. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 14th, in First Baptist Church with Rev. Gordon Hunter of Waycross, Ga., and Rev. Brian Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rusty Counts, Steve Counts, John Counts, Bill Mowery, Alec Harris, Brett Swanson, Blake Swanson, Scott Counts and Steven DeWitt Counts. The family will receive friends from 1-1:50 p.m. Wednesday at the church prior to the service. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Counts have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 13, 2001

COUNTS, FRANCES KEARFOTT Frances Kearfott Counts, 85, of Bristol, VA, died Monday, March 12, 2001, at The Cambridge House in Bristol. She was born in Bristol, TN, and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Clarence B. Kearfott Sr. She was a graduate of Virginia High School and attended Virginia Intermont College. Mrs. Counts and her husband lived in Grundy, VA, for 15 years, in Charlotte, NC, for 16 years and returned to Bristol five years ago. She was a member of the Home Demonstration Club in Grundy, First Baptist Church in Charlotte and First Baptist Church in Bristol, where she was an active worker in the Sunday School and the Goodwill Center. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, H. DeWitt Counts; one daughter, Katherine "Kitty" Swanson of Martinez, GA; two sons, DeWitt Baker "Rusty" Counts of Atlanta, GA, and Steven Dennis Counts of Charlotte; two sisters, Ruth Harris of Bristol, VA, and Susan Anderson of Carrollton, Ga.; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Counts was preceded in death by a sister, Annette Sprott of Corsicana, TX, and a brother, Clarence B. "Bo" Kearfott of Bristol, VA The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 14th, in First Baptist Church with Rev. Gordon Hunter of Waycross, GA, and Rev. Brian Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rusty Counts, Steve Counts, John Counts, Bill Mowery, Alec Harris, Brett Swanson, Blake Swanson, Scott Counts and Steven DeWitt Counts. The family will receive friends from 1-1:50 p.m. Wednesday at the church prior to the service. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Counts have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 14, 2001

CREGER, DICEY Dicey Creger, 86, of Bristol, VA, died Wednesday, March 7, 2001, in Grace Healthcare, Abingdon, VA. Mrs. Creger was a lifelong resident of Bristol, VA., and a member of First Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred L. Creger. Survivors include one sister, Nannie Belle Canter, of Bristol, VA; two brothers, William B. Canter of Bristol, VA, and Robert Canter of Bristol, TN. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, March 9, 2001, in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jeffrey Carico and Rev. Jeff Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Lynn Gilbert, Ronnie Mullins, Sidney Ball, Fred Canter, William B. Canter Jr. and William Lovelace. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 8, 2001. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family of Mrs. Creger at akardfh@ 3wave.com. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Creger. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 8, 2001 2001

CREGER, DICEY Funeral services for Dicey Creger will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, March 9, 2001, in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jeffrey Carico and Rev. Jeff Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Lynn Gilbert, Ronnie Mullins, Sidney Ball, Fred Canter, William B. Canter Jr. and William Lovelace. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family of Mrs. Creger at akardfh@ 3wave.com. Mrs. Creger, 86, of Bristol, VA, died Wednesday, March 7, 2001, in Grace Healthcare, Abingdon, VA. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Creger. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 9, 2001

CROSS, AUGUSTA S. Augusta S. Cross, 81, of 201 Lovedale Drive, Bristol, TN, died Friday, March 16, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Cross was a native and lifelong resident of the Bristol area. She was a teacher in the Sullivan County School System and an active member of Addilynn Memorial United Methodist Church and a volunteer at Bristol Regional Medical Center with over 23,000 hours of service. Mrs. Cross was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Willard Cross; one sister, Beatrice Tallman; and one brother, R.C. Saul. Survivors include three nieces, Mrs. Corbett (Jean) Moore of Bristol, TN, Mrs. Walter (Helen) Thomas of Abingdon, VA, and Mrs. James (Linda) Cole of Chattanooga, TN; one nephew, David Saul of Bristol, TN; two special great-nieces, Donna Thomas Ostermeyer and Kay Thomas Littlefield; several other great-nieces and great-nephews; and seven special friends, Regina Phelps, Myrtle Everhart, Lucy Carr, Jeanette Bishop, Dot Schmidt, Jeff Danna and Millie Saunders. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday, March 18, 2001, in the Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steve Brown and Rev. Bill Martin officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, March 19, 2001, in the Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Pat Saul, David Saul, Darrell Elliott, Dale Elliott, Jeff Danna, Tyler Cross, Bobby Eller and Glen Carrier. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Everhart, Woody Slaughter, Everett Garrett, Charles Castle, Don Cooper, Jerry Weeks, Roby Shelley, Dr. Waverly Green Jr., Dr. Tom Green Jr., the nursing staff of Bristol Regional Medical Center 4 West and Sheri McRae. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday prior to the service at the Akard Funeral Home. Any one wishing may make memorial contributions to the Addilynn Memorial United Methodist Church Building Fund, 3225 Avoca Road, Bristol, TN 37620. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Cross. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 18, 2001

CROSS, AUGUSTA S. Graveside services for Augusta S. Cross will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, March 19, 2001, in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Pat Saul, David Saul, Darrell Elliott, Dale Elliott, Jeff Danna, Tyler Cross, Bobby Eller and Glen Carrier. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Everhart, Woody Slaughter, Everett Garrett, Charles Castle, Don Cooper, Jerry Weeks, Roby Shelley, Dr. Waverly Green Jr., Dr. Tom Green Jr., the nursing staff of Bristol Regional Medical Center 4 West and Sheri McRae. Mrs. Cross, 81, of 201 Lovedale Drive, Bristol, TN, died Friday, March 16, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@3wave.com. Any one wishing may make memorial contributions to the Addilynn Memorial United Methodist Church Building Fund, 3225 Avoca Road, Bristol, TN 37620. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Cross. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 19, 2001

CROSS, CHARLOTTE FAE KNOXVILLE, TN -- Charlotte Fae Cross, 73, formerly of Blountville, died Sunday, March 4, 2001, at East Tennessee Baptist Hospital in Knoxville after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters. Surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Paul Bainer, Johnson City, Mrs. Harry Phipps, Murfreesboro, Mrs. Patrick Lynch and Mrs. Velma McClellan, both of Huntsville, AL, Mrs. Richard Sparks, Bristol, TN; three brothers, C. L. Cross and Homer Cross, both of Blountville, and Harry Cross, Piney Flats. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Gunnings Cemetery with Leland Houser, Minister, officiating. There will be no formal visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. Blountville Funeral Home is serving the Cross family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 5, 2001

CROSS, CLAUDINE Graveside services for Claudine Cross will be conducted on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Susong Cemetery with Rev. Maynard Clifton officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home. Miss Cross, 66, of 33 Crescent Drive, Bristol, TN, died Sunday, March 18, 2001, in Bristol Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late David and Lillie Leonard Cross and a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. She attended Belle Meadows Baptist Church. Survivors include: sister, Evelyn Watson of Bristol, VA; brothers, Ernest Cross and Lawrence Cross, both of Knoxville, TN, Howard Cross of Bristol, TN, and James Cross, Elmer Cross and Bruce Cross, all of Bristol, VA. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 20, 2001

CROSS, CLAUDINE Graveside services for Claudine Cross will be conducted on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Susong Cemetery with Rev. Maynard Clifton officiating. Miss Cross, 66, of 33 Crescent Drive, Bristol, Va., died Sunday, March 18, 2001, in Bristol Nursing Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 21, 2001

CROSS, WILLIAM "DUB" William "Dub" Cross, 59, of Carden Hollow Road, Bristol, TN., passed away Thursday, March 22, 2001, at his residence. Mr. Cross was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County. He was the son of the late William Cross and Sina Snow Cross and of the Baptist faith. Surviving are three sisters, Ellen Shelton and Gladys Cross, both of Bristol, VA, and Nancy Jennings, Bristol, TN; four brothers, Cecil Cross, Glen Cross and Zeb Cross, all of Bristol, TN, and Earl Cross of Piney Flats; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Mr. Cross was preceded in death by his sister, Marie Perry. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Jess Neal officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Charlie Leonard, Tommy Leonard, Glen Cross Jr., Zeb Cross Jr., Bobby Cross and Kenny Cross. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 24, 2001

CROSS, WILLIAM "DUB" William "Dub" Cross, 58, of Carden Hollow Road, Bristol, TN, died Thursday, March 22, 2001, at his residence. Family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home with a graveside service at 2 p.m. Saturday at New Hope Missionary Baptist Cemetery. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 23, 2001

CROSSWHITE, MATTIE LEE DENTON Mattie Lee Denton Crosswhite, 87, of Bristol, TN, died Thursday, March 22, 2001, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was a lifelong native of the Bristol area. She was the daughter of the late Daniel and Florence Denton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Crosswhite. Mrs. Crosswhite was a member of the Salvation Army Church for 58 years and active in the Ladies' Home League. Survivors include two daughters, Emma Ashley and Patricia Riggsby, both of Bristol, TN; two sons, Rev. Jack Crosswhite and Robert Crosswhite, both of Bristol, TN; five sisters, Willie French, Mt. Vernon, KY, and Charlotte Montgomery, Linda Shaffer, Ackie Rosenbalm and Nancy Barker, all of Bristol, VA; and two brothers, Dewey Denton, Richmond, IN, and Carson Denton, Bristol, VA. Also surviving are nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Freedom Worship Center with Rev. Cecil Reed and Rev. Dean Livingston officiating. Burial will be in Dentons Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Saturday at Akard Funeral Home. E-mail condolences for the family may be sent to akardfh@ 3wave.com. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Crosswhite. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 24, 2001

CROSSWHITE, MATTIE LEE DENTON Funeral service for Mattie Lee Denton Crosswhite will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Freedom Worship Center with Rev. Cecil Reed and Rev. Dean Livingston officiating. Burial will be in Dentons Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Mrs. Crosswhite, 87, of Bristol, TN, died Thursday, March 22, 2001, in Wellmont Hospice House. E-mail condolences for the family may be sent to akardfh@ 3wave.com. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Crosswhite. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 25, 2001

CULLOP, NINA ANNE Funeral services for Mrs. Nina Anne Cullop will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 8, 2001, in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Burton officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, March 9, 2001, in the Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday prior to the service at Akard Funeral Home. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@3wave.com. Those desiring may make memorials to the Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church or the First Baptist Church of Blountville. Mrs. Cullop, 66, of 135 Douglas Lane, Bristol, TN, died Monday, March 5, 2001, at her residence in Florida. She was a native and lifelong resident of the Bristol area. She was the widow of Mack Cullop and a member of Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Kim Presnell and Glenna Godsey, both of Blountville, TN; one sister, Elizabeth O'Dell of Puerto Rico; two brothers, Lee R. Boyd of Bristol and Ralph Boyd of Morganton, NC; two grandchildren, Hunter Godsey and Erika Dyer; and several nieces and nephews. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Cullop. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 7, 2001

CULLOP, NINA ANNE Graveside services for Nina Anne Cullop will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, March 9, 2001, in the Glenwood Cemetery. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@3wave.com. Those desiring may make memorials to the Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church or the First Baptist Church of Blountville. Mrs. Cullop, 66, of 135 Douglas Lane, Bristol, Tenn., died Monday, March 5, 2001, at her residence in Florida. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Cullop. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 9, 2001

CUMMINGS, BERTIE WIDENER BLUFF CITY, TN -- The funeral service for Mrs. Bertie Widener Cummings will be conducted Tuesday, March 13, 2001, at 8 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with Rev. Warren Wilson and Mr. Herman Widener officiating. Pallbearers will be Charles David Blevins, Tim Woods, Irby Blevins, Ken Tillison, Ken Doss, Denver Doss and Homer Wilson. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Carey McKain and Dr. Patrick Wallace. Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2001, at Sunset Memorial Park, Damascus. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. prior to the funeral service on Tuesday. Mrs. Cummings, 83, died Sunday, March 11, 2001, at her home. She was a native of Damascus, Va., and had lived in Bluff City with her daughter and family for the past six years. She was a member of the Pleasant View Baptist Church and the Senior Citizens of Damascus. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Preston Cummings. She is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Carol Cummings Blevins and her husband Charlie Blevins, Bluff City; and a grandson, Charles David Blevins of the home. Farris Funeral Service is serving the family of Mrs. Cummings. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 13, 2001

CUMMINGS BERTIE WIDENER BLUFF CITY, TN -- Mrs. Bertie Widener Cummings, 83, died Sunday, March 11, 2001, at her home. She was a native of Damascus, VA, and had lived in Bluff City with her daughter and family for the past six years. She was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church and the Senior Citizens of Damascus. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Preston Cummings. She is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Carol Cummings Blevins and her husband Charlie Blevins, Bluff City; and a grandson, Charles David Blevins of the home. Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2001, at Sunset Memorial Park, Damascus. Farris Funeral Service is serving the family of Mrs. Cummings. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 14, 2001

DAVIS, CAROLYN SUE SCOTT KINGSPORT, TN -- Carolyn Sue Scott Davis (Shrine Lady), went to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 25, 2001, at her residence after a courageous battle against cancer. Born in Covington, VA, she lived in Kingsport most of her life and was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. Mrs. Davis was a member of Mountain View United Methodist Church and had recently been attending the Morrison City Christian Church. An accountant for more than 30 years, she was a former co-owner of Business Services of Kingsport. She was also an active member of many Shrine Ladies organizations. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her father and mother, Charles G. and Della Scott, and a brother, Larry W. Scott. Surviving are her husband, William M. Davis, Kingsport; stepdaughter, Kaye Jones, Julian, NC, special daughter and her husband, Tammy Johnson and husband, Paul, Clarksville, TN; special son, Charles Stroup, New Orleans, LA; special grandchildren, Christy, Chad and Rebecca; and many special Shrine Lady friends. Calling hours are from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Hamlett-Dobson Chapel downtown. Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with Bob Underwood and David Doty, ministers, officiating. Entombment services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at East Lawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Ted Davis, Frank Herzer, Curtis Payne, Gene Bolling, John Hall, Ralph Lawson, Sfc. Paul Johnson and Matthew Herzer. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Jericho Shriners. Memorial contributions may be made to: Jericho Shrine Children's Transportation Fund, P. O. Box 5548, Kingsport, TN 37663 or the charity of one's choice. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 27, 2001

DIGSBY, MARGARET VINEYARD Margaret Vineyard Digsby, 67, of Bristol, TN, died Monday, March 26, 2001, in a Chattanooga hospital. She was a native of Sweetwater and had lived in Bristol for 51/2 years. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Franklin Digsby; parents, James Preston and Sophia Tuck Vineyard; and two sisters, Irene Ellison and Pat Ferguson. She is survived by two sons, Tom Digsby, Longmont, Colo., and David Digsby, Oklahoma; one daughter, Sandra Patrick, Bristol, TN; three brothers, Bill Vineyard, Bristol, TN, and Earl and David Vineyard, both of Sweetwater; two sisters, Elsie Shipley, Bristol, TN, and Elizabeth "Liz" Wright, Ringgold; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. in Dodds Avenue Chapel of Turner Funeral Homes with Rev. Jason Perry officiating. Burial will follow in National Cemetery in Mountain Home, TN. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 30, 2001

DISHNER, ANNA LEE Anna Lee Graybeal Dishner, 82, of 1205 Edgemont Ave., Bristol, TN, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2001, at Bristol Nursing Home. Mrs. Graybeal was born March 27, 1918, in Doe, TN, having lived in Johnson City, but had lived in Bristol for the past 50 years. She was a retired seamstress. She was preceded in death by her husband, R.J. Dishner. Mrs. Graybeal was the daughter of the late Marion Graybeal and Jenny Maxwell Graybeal. She was a member of West Hills Christian Church. Survivors include several nieces and nephews; and several grand-nieces. Funeral services will be conducted Monday evening at 8 p.m. from the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Knapp officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. prior to the service at Weaver Funeral Home. Committal services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Shelby Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorials to West Hills Christian Church, 116 Elm St., Bristol, TN 37620. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 18, 2001

DISHNER, ANNA LEE GRAYBEAL Anna Lee Graybeal Dishner, 82, of 1205 Edgemont Ave., Bristol, TN, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2001, at Bristol Nursing Home. Mrs. Dishner was born March 27, 1918, in Doe, TN, having lived in Johnson City, but had lived in Bristol for the past 50 years. She was a retired seamstress. Mrs. Dishner was the daughter of the late Marion Graybeal and Jenny Maxwell Graybeal. She was a member of West Hills Christian Church. Survivors include several nieces and nephews; and several grand-nieces. Funeral services will be conducted Monday evening at 8 p.m. from the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Knapp officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. prior to the service at Weaver Funeral Home. Committal services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Shelby Hills Cemetery. Pallbearers will be men of West Hills Christian Church. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorials to West Hills Christian Church, 116 Elm St., Bristol, TN 37620. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 19, 2001

DOLLAR, BILLY ABINGDON -- Mr. Billy Dollar, 76, died Tuesday, March 13, 2001, at his home. He was a native of Anawalt, WV, and had lived most of his life in Anahiem, CA, before moving to Abingdon in 1999. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Cora Dollar; and a son, Billy Ray Dollar. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in World War II, and a member of First Baptist Church in Garden Grove, CA. He retired from Disneyland with 30 years of service and was an active volunteer for Real Help Feeding Program for the homeless and hungry in Garden Grove. He was also lovingly referred to as Uncle Boo. He is survived by four sons, Stewart E. Dollar of Bristol, TN, and Ronald Dollar, Dale Dollar and Dana Dollar, all of Garden Grove; two grandsons; two granddaughters; one great-granddaughter; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Ronald and Carole Fuller, Ron Fuller Jr., Raechelle Fuller, Briana Fuller and Stephanie Fuller (sure do love you, Uncle Boo.) A memorial service will be conducted Monday, March 19, 2001, at 2 p.m. in the National Cemetery in Mountain Home, TN, with Dr. Steven Pollard officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Parkinson Research Foundation or the American Heart Association. Farris Funeral Service is serving the family of Mr. Dollar. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 18, 2001

DONALDSON, CAPT. CHARLES E. AUSTIN, Texas -- Capt. Charles E. Donaldson III, USN (Ret.), beloved husband of Patricia Quinn Donaldson, born Oct. 19, 1924, in Bristol, VA, passed away on March 5, 2001, in Austin of complications resulting from Alzheimer's disease. Funeral services will be held at the United States Naval Academy Chapel in Annapolis, MD, on Friday, March 16, at 1 p.m. Interment will immediately follow at the USNA Columbarium. Arrangements by Harrell Funeral Home in Austin, 512-443-1366 BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 11, 2001

DOYLE, LEWIS JACKSON "JACK" Lewis Jackson "Jack" Doyle, 64, of 2487 Weaver Pike, Bristol, TN, died Thursday, March 1, 2001, in Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of Bristol, TN, he was the son of Ruby Lee Doyle and the late Albert Jack Doyle. He was an employee with the Bristol Virginia Transit System and former driver for the Speciality Chemical Co. and the Holston Bus Co. He was a member of the Zollicoffer Lodge 444 F & AM and a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Louise Etter Doyle; son, Lewis Jackson Doyle II, sister, Shirley Doyle; brother, Earl W. "Hump" Doyle; three nieces, Pam Cross, Paula Woolwine and Taren Abelseth; two great-nieces, Jarilyn Cross and Amanda Abelseth; and special friend, Bob Woodby. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 4, 2001, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Garland officiating. Burial will follow in the Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bob Woodby, Richard Wills, Benny Bouton, Bob Jones, Jack O’Dell, Rex Leonard, Alan Odum and Charlie Meade. Honorary pallbearers will be employees of the Bristol Virginia Transit System, members of the Bristol Breakfast Club, employees of Bristol Virginia City School Bus System and the Holston Bus System. A Masonic memorial service was conducted by Zollicoffer Masonic Lodge 444 F and AM at 6 p.m. Saturday in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. on Sunday prior to the service. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 4, 2001

EADES, MARY L. Funeral services for Mrs. Mary L. Eades will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at the graveside in Glenwood Cemetery with Pastor Eddie Zimmerman and Pastor David Shinault officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Weaver Funeral Home. Mrs. Eades, 89, of Bristol, TN, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2001, at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Edward Eades; parents, Austin and Gladys Anderson; a son, Jimmy Eades; and a sister, Margaret Anderson Shapland. Survivors include: five daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Bobby Jones, Bristol, Tenn., Gladys and J. D. White, Abingdon, VA, Peggy and Darold Dugger, Bristol, TN, Sue and Harold Clark, Bristol, TN, and Martha Leonard, Bristol, TN; three sons and daughters-in-law, Edward and Nan Eades, Bristol, VA, Douglas and Patty Eades, Bristol, TN, and Tommy Eades, Bristol, TN; 24 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 26, 2001

EADES, MARY L. Funeral services for Mrs. Mary L. Eades will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at the graveside in Shelby Hills Cemetery with Pastor Eddie Zimmerman and Pastor David Shinault officiating. Mrs. Eades, 89, of Bristol, TN, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2001, at her home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 27, 2001

EADS, SARAH LITTLEFORD BLOUNTVILLE, TN -- Sarah Littleford Eads, 86, died Saturday, March 17, 2001, at Greystone Health Care Center. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol, a daughter of the late Charles and Norah Friend Littleford, and the widow of Garnet Eads. She was preceded in death by a son, Karl Page Eller. Survivors include three daughters, Betty L. Spicer of Pensacola, FL, Jean Sechrest of Petersburg, VA, and Cartha Smith of Harrisonburg, VA; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a very special sister-in-law, Ruby Littleford Spicer. A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum in Glenwood Cemetery with Rev. John Cowell officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Eads have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 18, 2001

EADS, SARAH LITTLEFORD BLOUNTVILLE, TN -- A memorial service for Sarah Littleford Eads will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum in Glenwood Cemetery with Rev. John Cowell officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Mrs. Eads, 86, died Saturday, March 17, 2001, at Greystone Health Care Center. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Eads have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at blvinsfh@preferred.com. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 19, 2001

EASTERLY, MAE CARTER Mrs. Mae Carter Easterly, 96, of Bristol, VA, died Tuesday, March 13, 2001, in Cambridge House. Mrs. Easterly was born in Maces Springs, VA, and had made her home in Bristol most of her life. She was a former active member of the Mt. Vale Garden Club and a member of First United Methodist Church of Bristol. She was preceded in death by her husband, French H. Easterly. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, March 16, 2001, in Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel. Rev. Charles M. (Chuck) Jones will officiate. Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday at Akard Funeral Home. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@3wave.com. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Easterly. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 15, 2001

EASTERLY, MAE CARTER Funeral service for Mrs. Mae Carter Easterly will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, March 16, 2001, in Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel. Rev. Charles M. (Chuck) Jones will officiate. Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh\3wave.com. Mrs. Easterly, 96, of Bristol, VA, died Tuesday, March 13, 2001, in Cambridge House. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Easterly. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 16, 2001

ELLER, ROY F. Graveside services for Roy F. Eller will be conducted on Monday at 2 p.m. at Blevins Cemetery in Shady Valley, TN, with Rev. Dennis Burnette officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be nephews. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home. Mr. Eller, 67, of 216 Kingsolver St., Bristol, VA, died on March 16, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. He had lived in Bristol since 1988, and was the son of the late James and Mary Neely Eller. He was a former employee of General Motors and Monroe Calculating and was a Christian. Survivors include: sons, Jeff Eller of Bristol, TN, Monty Eller of Columbus, GA, and Tony Eller of Bristol, VA; sisters, Helen Wallace of Shady Valley, Marjorie Parker of Damascus, Pearl Henderson of Damascus, Ruby Main of Bristol, TN, and Gladys Rasnake of Bristol, VA; brothers, James "Jim" Eller of Shady Valley, Herman Eller of Bristol, VA, and Don Eller of Bristol, VA; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael "Mike" Eller. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 18, 2001

ELLER, ROY F. Roy F. Eller, 67, of 216 Kingsolver St., Bristol, VA, died on March 16, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. He was born in Shady Valley, spent most of his life in Bristol, and was the son of the late James and Mary Neely Eller. He was a former employee of General Motors and Monroe Calculating and was a Christian. Survivors include: sons, Jeff Eller of Bristol, TN, Monty Eller of Columbus, GA, and Tony Eller of Bristol, VA; sisters, Helen Wallace of Shady Valley, Marjorie Parker of Damascus, Pearl Henderson of Damascus, Ruby Main of Bristol, TN, and Gladys Rasnake of Bristol, VA; brothers, James "Jim" Eller of Shady Valley, Herman Eller of Bristol, VA, and Don Eller of Bristol, VA; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael "Mike" Eller. Graveside services will be conducted on Monday at 2 p.m. at Blevins Cemetery in Shady Valley with Rev. Dennis Burnette officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be nephews. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 19, 2001

FAIN, NOVELLA CARR BLUFF CITY, TN -- Mrs. Novella Carr Fain, 60, of 516 Buffalo Road, went to be with the Lord Thursday, March 15, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. She was born June 17, 1940, in Sullivan County, a daughter of the late George and Laura Smith Carr. She was of the Baptist faith and a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth McNutt and Pauline Carr Browning Vanover; and a brother, Verlin Carr. Survivors include her husband, Bobby Edward Fain of the home; one daughter, Gloria Smith, Blountville; two sons, Scott and Robert Fain, both of Blountville; two sisters, Julia Dishner, Blountville, and Arzella Salyers, Ohio; and three brothers, John Carr and Lynn Carr, both of Blountville, and Glenn Carr, Johnson City. Calling hours will be 5-9 p.m. Sunday at Blountville Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with Reverend Robby Shaffer officiating. Burial will follow in Hines Cemetery, Bluff City. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Blountville Funeral Home is serving the Fain family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 17, 2001

FLEENOR, JENNINGS W. JOHNSON CITY, TN -- Jennings W. Fleenor died Sunday, March 4, 2001, in Johnson City Medical Center. He was born in Bristol, VA, a son of the late Irby Vernon and Ida Mae Hobbs Fleenor. Mr. Fleenor was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had been an auditor and later an accountant with Pet Dairies, Inc. He attended Piney Flats United Methodist Church. Mr. Fleenor was preceded in death by a brother, Gerald Fleenor. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ada Bernice Fleenor; a brother, Gene Fleenor of Knoxville, TN; a nephew, Lloyd Fleenor of Limestone, TN; and a sister-in-law, Beulah Edmonds of Scooba, Mississippi; and several other nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 8 o'clock Monday evening in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mack Houston, Rev. Carol Wilson and Rev. Paul Lilly officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:45 Monday evening prior to the service. The committal service and burial will be conducted at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning at Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Ray Hicks, Lloyd Courtney, James Harmon, Jimmy Fleenor, Billy Joe Lewis, Donald Durham, Bill Kee and Marvin Slaughter. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Piney Flats United Methodist Church, 225 Methodist Church Road, Piney Flats, TN 37686, to the American Heart Association, 208 Sunset Drive, Suite 521, Johnson City, TN 37604 or to the Johnson City EMS or 911 Services. Arrangements especially for Mr. Fleenor have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 5, 2001

FLEENOR, JENNINGS W. JOHNSON CITY, TN -- The committal service and burial for Jennings W. Fleenor will be conducted at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning at Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Ray Hicks, Lloyd Courtney, James Harmon, Jimmy Fleenor, Billy Joe Lewis, Donald Durham, Bill Kee and Marvin Slaughter. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Piney Flats United Methodist Church, 225 Methodist Church Road, Piney Flats, TN 37686, to the American Heart Association, 208 Sunset Drive, Suite 521, Johnson City, TN 37604 or to the Johnson City EMS or 911 Services. Mr. Fleenor died Sunday, March 4, 2001, in Johnson City Medical Center. Arrangements especially for Mr. Fleenor have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 6, 2001

FRYE, MARY HAZEL HUGHES Mary Hazel Hughes Frye, 84, of 1635 Carolina Ave., Bristol, TN, died Thursday, March 15, 2001, in the Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Johnson City, TN, she had lived most of her life in the Bristol area. She was the daughter of the late James and Mary Miller Hughes and was a former employee of the Big Jack Manufacturing Company and a member of Fellowship Chapel. She was the widow of Emmit Sullins Vaught and Burley L. Frye. Survivors include: daughter and son-in-law, Mary Frances and Jim McClelland; three stepsons, Bob Frye, Earl Frye and Larry Frye; two sisters, Julia Hatcher and Margaret Booher Barber; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 17, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lester MacKinnon and Rev. Scott Price officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Don Sanderson, Jim Sluder, Bill Hutton, Harold Wells, Allen Lowe, Jack Thacker, Paul Chappell, James Hatcher, Deward Hatcher and Donald Hatcher. Honorary pallbearers will be Herbert Lyttle, Herbert Trinkle, Halvie Strouth and Dr. Paul E. Brown. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 16, 2001

FRYE, MARY HAZEL Funeral services for Mary Hazel Frye will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 17, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lester MacKinnon and Rev. Scott Price officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Don Sanderson, Jim Sluder, Bill Hutton, Harold Wells, Allen Lowe, Jack Thacker, Paul Chappell, James Hatcher, Deward Hatcher and Donald Hatcher. Honorary pallbearers will be Herbert Lyttle, Herbert Trinkle, Halvie Strouth and Dr. Paul E. Brown. Mrs. Frye, 84, of 1635 Carolina Ave., Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, March 15, 2001, in the Johnson City Medical Center. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 17, 2001

GARDNER, MARGARET J. Margaret J. Gardner, 96, of Bristol, VA, died Monday, March 19, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Ashe County, NC, and was a daughter of the late Thomas L. and Delphia S. Osborne Sluder. She lived in Royal Oak, MI, for many years and Abingdon for 26 years. She was a Sunday School teacher and active member in Royal Oak and was a member of Holston Valley Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton B. Gardner and her son, Denver Taylor. Mrs. Gardner is survived by three sisters, Frances Tolbert of Bristol, VA, Fay Feathers of Falls Church, VA, and Cleo Beach of Bristol, VA; two brothers, Claude Sluder of Bristol, VA, and Thomas "Ed" Sluder of Roanoke, VA; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the graveside in Glenwood Cemetery with Rev. Paul Ketron officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Gardner have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail at ocookfh\Nprefered.com. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 21, 2001

GARDNER, MARGARET J. The funeral service for Margaret J. Gardner will be conducted at 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the graveside in Glenwood Cemetery with Rev. Paul Ketron officiating. Mrs. Gardner, 96, of Bristol, VA, died Monday, March 19, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Gardner have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 22, 2001

GUBALA, BELINDA MAYS Belinda Mays Gubala, 29, of Bristol, VA, died Thursday, March 1, 2001, in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a graduate of Northeast State Technical Community College and an employee of Continental Health Promotions. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Sherrill Mays. She is survived by her husband, Jan Gubala; a son, Jonathan Gubala; her mother, Beulah Dawson Mays of Bristol, VA; a brother, Nathaniel Mays of Bristol, VA; three sisters, Pamela Herman of Bristol, TN, Angela Kirkpatrick of Staunton, VA, and Mitzi Kennedy of Bristol, VA; her best friend, Rhonda Leonard of Bristol, TN; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2001, at the graveside in Forest Hills Memory Gardens with Rev. Don Page officiating. Pallbearers will be Richard Gubala, Audie Herman, Brad Loudy, Derek Loudy, Michael Kirkpatrick and David Leonard. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Farris Funeral Service is serving the family of Belinda Gubala. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 3, 2001

GUBALA, BELINDA MAYS The funeral service for Belinda Mays Gubala will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2001, at the graveside in Forest Hills Memory Gardens with Rev. Don Page officiating. Pallbearers will be Richard Gubala, Audie Herman, Brad Loudy, Derek Loudy, Michael Kirkpatrick and David Leonard. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Mrs. Gubala, 29, of Bristol, Va., died Thursday, March 1, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Farris Funeral Service is serving the family of Belinda Gubala. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 4, 2001

HALL, ALLISON WILLARD BLOUNTVILLE, TN -- Calling hours for Allison Willard Hall will be 12-2 p.m. Thursday at the East Lawn Funeral Home, with the funeral service following visitation at 2 p.m. in the East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend John Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in East Lawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Tony Blackburn, Jimmy Stidham, Ray Cross, Lewis Blackburn, Jimmy Phillips, Nat Whitlock, Woody Rush and Bill Gross. The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorials be made to Blountville United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 376, Blountville, TN 37617, or to a charity of one's choice. Mr. Hall, 85, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2001, in Greystone Health Care after a lengthy illness. East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Hall family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 1, 2001

HALL, HENRY Henry Hall, 71, of 1285 Reedy Creek Road, Bristol, VA, died on March 18, 2001, at his residence. He was the son of the late Adam and Mary Elizabeth Wadell Hall and a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. He was a retired employee of Valleydale and a member of Rock Hill Baptist Church. He was a United States Army veteran serving in the Korean War. Survivors include: daughter, Cathy Hall; granddaughter, April Hall; step-grandsons, Jason Hood, Lance Owens and Cody Owens; special niece, Bertie Carmody; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Janie Hall; a son, Jimmy Hall, three sisters; and one brother. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday at 6 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael Carmody officiating. Committal services will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Bailey Cemetery with military honors presented by the VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Honorary pallbearers include: Terry Carmody, Wesley Carmody, Bruce Doyle, Johnny Walsh, David Walsh and Jimmy Boone. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 19, 2001

HALL, HENRY Committal services for Henry Hall will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Bailey Cemetery with military honors presented by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Honorary pallbearers include: Terry Carmody, Wesley Carmody, Bruce Doyle, Johnny Walsh, David Walsh and Jimmy Boone. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Mr. Hall, 71, of 1285 Reedy Creek Road, Bristol, Va., died on March 18, 2001, at his residence. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 20, 2001

HAMILTON, CHARLES ROBERT KINGSPORT, TN -- Charles Robert Hamilton, 74, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, March 20, 2001, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born in Scott County, VA, and had lived in Kingsport since 1955, a son of the late Grover Cleveland (Chee) Hamilton and Rosa Rebecca Necessary Hamilton. He retired in 1986 from the acetate yarn division of Tennessee Eastman Company after 41 years of service. In his retirement he enjoyed woodworking, gardening and playing with his grandchildren. He was a member of the Pentecostal Powerhouse Church in Gate City, VA, a veteran with the United States Army serving with the Special Training Unit. He was a loving and faithful husband, father and grandfather. Other than his parents, his sisters, Virginia Ada Hamilton, Delilah Neeley, Roxie Neeley, Reba King, Kathleen Bishop and Ona Neely; and a brother, Elmer Hamilton, preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Juanita Hamilton of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Jean Hamilton of Kingsport; two daughters, Linda Rose of Kingsport, and Mary Quinn and son-in-law Brian Quinn of Chapel Hill, NC; four grandchildren, Melody Rose, Rachel and Steven Hamilton, all of Kingsport, and Heather Hensley of Chapel Hill; four sisters, Elsie Brown of Greenwood, IN, Mrs. Herman (Mollie) Worley of Bristol, VA, Mrs. Sonny (Ann) Wolford of Blountville, TN, and Gracie Statzer of Lebanon, Va.; and lots of loving nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 22, at East Lawn Funeral Home and services will be conducted at 7 p.m. in East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dwayne Williams and Brother Earl Cookenhour officiating. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in East Lawn Memorial Park in the Garden of the Well. Pallbearers will be friends of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Pentecostal Powerhouse Church or to the charity of one's choice. East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Hamilton family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 21, 2001

HAMLIN, CHARLES M. "BUCK" JOHNSON CITY -- Charles M. "Buck" Hamlin Jr., 78, died Thursday, March 15, 2001, in the Johnson City Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. Hamlin was a former resident of Old Greenwich, CT. He is a son of the late Charles M. and Marie Haines Hamlin, Bristol. Mr. Hamlin was employed in the furniture manufacturing industry for many years. He was retired from Empire Furniture Company and was a former superintendent at Bristol Door and Lumber Company. He was a World War II Army veteran who served with the 132nd Combat Engineers, 77th Division in the South Pacific. Mr. Hamlin was a member of the Unaka Rod and Gun Club and the National Rifle Association. He was a member of Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Georgia Hamlin, Johnson City; two sons, Stephen Charles Hamlin and William F. Powers, both of Johnson City; one daughter, Mrs. Barbara Hamlin Henry, Whitwell, TN; five grandchildren, Molly Henry, Virginia Henry and Elizabeth Henry, all of Whitwell, and Jason Powers and Eric Powers, both of Jonesborough; two great-grandchildren, Logan Hamilton and Whitwell and Madison Powers, Jonesborough. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 17, 2001, at 2:30 p.m. from the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, with Rev. Ken Henderlight officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, 1019 East Valley Drive, Bristol, VA. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family will receive friends Saturday from 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel. Those who prefer to make memorial contributions may do so to the Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 1336 Johnson City, TN 37605. Condolences for the family may be e-mailed to APPFH@aol.com. Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 East Watauga Ave., Johnson City, TN, is in charge of the arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 16, 2001

HAMLIN, MICHAEL "MIKE" NGOZI Funeral service for Mr. Michael (Mike) Ngozi Hamlin will be at noon Friday, March 30, 2001, at Lee Street Baptist Church, corner of Mary and Goodson Streets, Bristol, VA, with Pastor Jacqueline P. Oxendine, Minister Carol Keith, Minister Carol Burks, Dr. W. A. Johnson and Pastor Ann Johnson officiating. Honorary pallbearers: all members and coaches associated with soccer teams past and present, all members of the Virginia Department of Construction, Bristol District, James Oxendine, Evandro Valentine and George Washington. Active pallbearers: Don Pender, Ed Wogenhals, Mike Pender, Glen Turner and Larry Peyton. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour. Mr. Hamlin, 46, of Bristol, VA, entered into eternal rest Monday, March 26, 2001. He was the assistant construction engineer for the Bristol District of the Virginia Department of Transportation. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Morning Star Holiness F.B. Church, P. O. Box 261, Bristol, VA 24203. Service for Mr. Michael (Mike) Ngozi Hamlin entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, Inc. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 29, 2001

HAMLIN, MICHAEL NGOZI "MIKE" Funeral services for Mr. Michael (Mike) Ngozi Halim will be at noon Friday, March 30, 2001, at Lee Street Baptist Church, corner of Mary and Goodson Streets, Bristol, VA, with Pastor Jacqueline P. Oxendine, Minister Carol Keith, Minister Carol Burks, Dr. W. A. Johnson and Pastor Ann Johnson officiating. Honorary pallbearers: all members and coaches associated with soccer teams past and present, all members of the Virginia Department of Construction, Bristol District, James Oxendine and Evandro Valente. Active pallbearers: Don Pender, Ed Wogenhals, Mike Pender, Glen Turner, Larry Peyton and George Washington. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour. Mr. Halim, 46, of Bristol, VA, entered into eternal rest Monday, March 26, 2001. He was the assistant construction engineer for the Bristol District of the Virginia Department of Transportation. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Morning Star Holiness F.B.H. Church, P. O. Box 261, Bristol, VA 24203. Service for Mr. Michael (Mike) Ngozi Halim entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, Inc. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 30, 2001

HARLESS, GLADYS LOUISE MADISON, TN -- Gladys Louise Harless, 62, died Thursday, March 1, 2001, at her home. She was born and raised in Washington County, VA. She was the daughter of the late James E. Dove Sr. and was preceded in death by a son, Curtis Wayne Harless. She is survived by her mother, Leola Eileen Dove, Nashville, TN; four daughters, Cynthia Diana Malone, Hartsville, TN, Penny Ann Yearta, Ashland City, TN, Carolyn Renee Page, Ashland City, and Marilyn K. Green, Lebanon, TN; two brothers, James E. Dove and Randall Lee Dove, both of Old Hickory, TN.; one sister, Peggy Crusenberry, Old Hickory; and 10 grandchildren. A graveside service will be held Sunday, March 4, 2001, at 2 p.m. in the Knollkreg Memorial Park. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Family and friends are to assemble at the cemetery before the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Gladys Louise Harless Memorial Fund for Patient Care at the Jordan Center at Clover Bottom Developmental Center, c/o Am South Bank, Old Hickory, TN 37138. Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 3, 2001

HARLESS, GLADYS LOUISE MADISON, TN -- A graveside service for Gladys Louise Harless will be held Sunday, March 4, 2001, at 2 p.m. in Knollkreg Memorial Park. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Family and friends are to assemble at the cemetery before the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Gladys Louise Harless Memorial Fund for Patient Care at the Jordan Center at Clover Bottom Developmental Center, c/o AmSouth Bank, Old Hickory, TN 37138. Mrs. Harless, 62, died Thursday, March 1, 2001, at her home. Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 4, 2001

HARR, ROBERT JACKSON "BOB" Robert Jackson "Bob" Harr, 73, of 900 Southside Ave., Bristol, TN, died on March 14, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. He was the son of the late Robert Lee and Margaret Minnick Harr. He was a retired automotive service manager at Allen Bourne Chevrolet and worked as a driver for Holston Bus Company. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member and elder of Eastern Heights Presbyterian Church. Survivors include: wife, Margaret Louise Bowery Harr; sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Pat Harr of Bristol, VA, and Steve and Brenda Harr of Bristol, TN; brother, Price Ernest Harr of Bristol, TN; sisters, Pauline Patton of Bristol, TN, Lena Vance of Stockbridge, GA, and Elizabeth Bowman of Johnson City, TN; two grandchildren, Gabriel Harr and Angela Cox. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. at Eastern Heights Presbyterian Church with Rev. Rick Light officiating. Interment will follow at Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers include: Brian Addington, Michael Black, Jason Adams, Curtis Rankin, Eddie Minnick, Tony Adams, Donnie Bowery and Billy Hensley. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Session at Eastern Heights Presbyterian Church. Those desiring may make memorials to Eastern Heights Presbyterian Church Property Fund. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 15, 2001

HARR, ROBERT JACKSON "BOB" Funeral services for Robert Jackson "Bob" Harr will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. at Eastern Heights Presbyterian Church with Rev. Rick Light officiating. Interment will follow at Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers include: Brian Addington, Michael Black, Jason Adams, Curtis Rankin, Eddie Minnick, Tony Adams, Donnie Bowery and Billy Hensley. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Session at Eastern Heights Presbyterian Church. Those desiring may make memorials to Eastern Heights Presbyterian Church Property Fund. Mr. Harr, 73, of 900 Southside Ave., Bristol, TN, died on March 14, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 16, 2001

HARRISON, VIRGINIA DARE HAYDEN CHILHOWIE, VA -- Virginia Dare Hayden Harrison, 81, died Tuesday, March 27, 2001, in Bristol, TN. She was a native of Smyth County, VA, and had lived there most of her life, moving to Bristol, TN, three years ago. She was a former member of Chilhowie United Methodist Church and a current member of Steele's Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Bristol, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Estel H. Harrison; and one son, Robert H. Harrison. Survivors include two daughters, Sue H. and husband Raymond Totten, Roanoke, VA, and Phyllis H. Burkett, Marion, VA; son Bradley and wife Margaret "M" Harrison, Bristol, TN; one sister, Florence Everhart, Saltville, VA; and one brother-in-law, Calvin Harrison, Bristol, TN. Also surviving are eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, March 30, 2001, in Steele's Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Bristol, TN, with Rev. Gary Addington officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery, Glade Spring, VA. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at the church prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Harrison. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 29, 2001

HARRISON, VIRGINIA DARE HAYDEN CHILHOWIE, VA -- Funeral services for Virginia Dare Hayden Harrison will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, March 30, 2001, in Steele's Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Bristol, Tenn., with Rev. Gary Addington officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery, Glade Spring, VA. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at the church prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905. Mrs. Harrison, 81, died Tuesday, March 27, 2001, in Bristol, TN. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Harrison. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 30, 2001

HAWORTH, JAMES ROBERT "BOB" James Robert "Bob" Haworth, 86, of 1615 Long Crescent Drive, Bristol, VA, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. He was born in Bristol, VA, a son of the late Stella Smith Haworth and Cecil King Haworth. He was a member of Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church and the Henley and Gleaners Sunday school class of the church. He retired from Associated Transport with almost 50 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Marie Haworth; a daughter, Martha H. Crumley of Roanoke; a son, James F. Haworth of Bristol; a granddaughter, Julia L. Crumley of Roanoke; two sisters, Virginia Pratt of Bristol and Claudine Ross of Decatur, GA; one brother, Howard Haworth of Escondido, CA; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon at Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church with Dr. Tony Collins officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tony Mullins, Jack Smith, Kenneth Cole, Curtis Johnson, Randy Hunsucker, Kenny Sauls, Herschel Stevens and Mark Byington. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Sunday at Blevins Funeral Home. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church, 327 Mary St., Bristol, VA 24201 or to Wellmont Hospice, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620. Arrangements especially for Mr. Haworth have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 11, 2001

HAWORTH, JAMES ROBERT "BOB" The funeral service for James Robert "Bob" Haworth will be conducted at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon at Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church with Dr. Tony Collins officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tony Mullins, Jack Smith, Kenneth Cole, Curtis Johnson, Randy Hunsucker, Kenny Sauls, Herschel Stevens and Mark Byington. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church, 327 Mary St., Bristol, VA 24201 or to Wellmont Hospice, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620. Mr. Haworth, 86, of 1615 Long Crescent Drive, Bristol, VA, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. Arrangements especially for Mr. Haworth have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 12, 2001

HENDRICKS, LURA B. Funeral services for Mrs. Lura B. Hendricks will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, April 2, 2001, at New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. W.J. Reid officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Family visitation will be from noon until time of service at the church and at other times at 508 Buchanan St., Bristol, VA. Mrs. Hendricks, of Bristol, VA, died Thursday, March 28, 2001, at the Hospice House. She was a native of Greeneville, TN, and had lived most of her life in the Bristol area. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Survivors: husband, William B. Hendricks of the home; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, Inc. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 31, 2001

HENDRICKS, LURA B. Funeral services for Mrs. Lura B. Hendricks will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, April 2, 2001, at New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. W.J. Reid officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Family visitation will be from noon until time of service at the church and at other times at 508 Buchanan St., Bristol, Va. Mrs. Hendricks, of Bristol, Va., died Thursday, March 28, 2001, at the hospice house. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, Inc. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 1, 2001

HICKS, JAMES W. The committal service and burial for James W. Hicks will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the graveside in Glenwood Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by VFW Post 6975 Honor Guard. Mr. Hicks, 84, 105 Houston St., Bristol, Tenn., died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2001, at his home. Arrangements especially for Mr. Hicks have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 1, 2001

HILES, WALTER D. Walter D. Hiles, 73, of 1627 Maryland Ave., Bristol, TN, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 21, 2001, at his residence. He was a native of Reynoldsville, PA, and a son of Laura Hamilton Hiles and the late James Hiles. He lived most of his life in the Bristol area and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific. He was a member of the American Legion Post \145 and retired after many years as a superintendent in the construction industry. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his mother, Laura Hiles Silek of Granite City, IL, he is survived by two daughters, Renee DeCost of Bristol, TN, and Karen Lambert of St. Clair, MO; two sons, Randy Hiles of Bluff City, TN, and Bruce Brooks of Bristol, VA; two sisters; three brothers; 10 grandchildren, Heath Hiles, Alena Hiles Tallman, Brandon Hiles, Casey DeCost, Summer Smith, Joey Lambert, Adrienne Lambert, Sarah Brooks, Rebecca Brooks and Christopher Brooks; two great-grandchildren, Blake Tallman and Hannah Hiles; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Brooks. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, March 23rd, at Blevins Funeral Home. Arrangements especially for Mr. Hiles have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 22, 2001

HOLBROOK, VERONICA C. "RONNIE" Veronica C. "Ronnie" Holbrook, 65, of 601 Garden lane, Bristol, VA, went to be with the Lord, Monday, March 12, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. A native of Coeburn, VA, she had lived in the Bristol area for the past 20 years and was the daughter of the late Paul Reedy. She was a homemaker and a very active member of the First Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include: husband, Noah B. Holbrook; three daughters, Joyce McAllister, Springfield, TN, Gayla Court, Bristol, TN, and Lisa Wheeler, Chattanooga, TN; three loving sons-in-law, Mike McAllister, Bill Court and Jan Wheeler; grandchildren- five precious buddies, Joshua, Jason, Derek, Trevor and Todd; mother, Pauline Crusenberry, Bristol, VA; three sisters, Mary Ann Thoreson, Mesa, AZ, Nancy Kegley, Bristol, VA, and Linda Potter, Bristol, VA; and brother, Michael Reedy, Cairo, Egypt. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Darrell Pickel officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 13, 2001

HOLBROOK, VERONICA C. "RONNIE" Funeral services for Veronica C. "Ronnie" Holbrook will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Darrell Pickel officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Mrs. Holbrook, 65, of 601 Garden Lane, Bristol, VA, went to be with the Lord, Monday, March 12, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 14, 2001

HUMPHREYS, HELEN HENRY Mrs. Helen Henry Humphreys, 93, of 1 Liberty Place, Bristol, VA, died Tuesday, March 6, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Humphreys was a native of Sullivan County, TN, and a graduate of Bluff City High School and ETSC. She was a teacher in the Sullivan County School System, having taught at Blountville Elementary School for many years. She was a member of the Bluff City United Methodist Church and had attended the Blountville United Methodist Church for more than 60 years. She is survived by the following nieces: Marianne Racker of Orlando, FL, Nancy B. Dudney of Raleigh, NC, Mary Ann Wininger of Blountville, TN, and Helen H. Aman of Raleigh, NC; and nephews, James B. Newman of Durham, NC, William W. (Bill) Akard of Blountville, Joe Mike Akard of Blountville, Ron Akard of Kingsport and Lawrence Garland of Blountville. Also surviving are several great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Akard Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. John Anderson and the Rev. Robert Countiss officiating. Pallbearers will be her great-nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Myrtle Martin Sunday School Class and the Weslyan Sunday School Class.. Burial will follow in the Blountville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday night at the Akard Funeral Home. Condolences may also be sent to the family at akardfh@3wave.com. The family requests those desiring may make memorials to Blountville United Methodist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 86, Blountville, TN 37617. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Humphreys. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 8, 2001 2001

HUMPHREYS, HELEN HENRY Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Henry Humphreys will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Anderson and Rev. Robert Countiss officiating. Pallbearers will be her great-nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Myrtle Martin Sunday School Class and the Weslyan Sunday School Class.. Burial will follow in Blountville Cemetery. Condolences may also be sent to the family at akardfh@3 wave.com. The family requests those desiring may make memorials to Blountville United Methodist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 86, Blountville, TN 37617. Mrs. Humphreys, 93, of 1 Liberty Place, Bristol, Va., died Tuesday, March 6, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Humphreys. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 9, 2001

HUST, DON Don Hust, 55, of Bristol, TN, died Thursday, March 29, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Pamela McKinney Hust; one daughter, Mary Neel Hust, Knoxville, TN; and two sons, Jim Hust and Donald Albert Hust Jr., both of Knoxville. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews and special cousins. A Funeral Mass will be conducted at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 1, 2001, in St. Anne's Catholic Church with Rev. Thomas Ianucci and Rev. Mr. Harry Hall officiating. Burial will be in Strawberry Plains Cemetery, Strawberry Plains, TN. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Saturday at the home, 1000 Georgia Ave., Bristol, TN. There will be no viewing or visitation at the funeral home. It is the family's personal request that, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Anne's Catholic Church Building Fund, 350 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA, or to charity of choice. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Hust. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 30, 2001

HUST, DON A Funeral Mass for Don Hust will be conducted at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 1, 2001, in St. Anne's Catholic Church with Rev. Thomas Ianucci and Rev. Mr. Harry Hall officiating. Burial will be in Strawberry Plains Cemetery, Strawberry Plains, Tenn. There will be no viewing or visitation at the funeral home. It is the family's personal request that, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Anne's Catholic Church Building Fund, 350 Euclid Ave., Bristol, Va., or to charity of choice. Mr. Hust, 55, of Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, March 29, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. E-mail condolences for the family may be sent to akardfh@3wave.com. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Hust. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 1, 2001

INGE, THELMA ELIZABETH ARROWOOD LYNCHBURG, VA -- Thelma Elizabeth Arrowood Inge, 92, died Saturday, March 24, 2001, at Grace Lodge. She was born in Sullivan County and was a daughter of the late William Jerome and Dorcas Amanda Swiney Rogers. She lived most of her life in the Bristol area before moving to Lynchburg. She was a member of Campbell Avenue Baptist Church in Lynchburg. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Andrew B. Arrowood and Curtis T. Inge. Mrs. Inge is survived by two daughters, Lawana Smith of Bristol, TN, and Betty Figueroa of Los Angeles, CA; two sons, Butch Arrowood of Lynchburg and Buddy Arrowood of Harriman, TN; stepdaughter, Dot Auther, and stepson, Billy Inge, both of Lynchburg; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be conducted at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum in Glenwood Cemetery at the graveside in Glenwood Cemetery with Rev. Cass Farrior officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Inge have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 25, 2001

INGE, THELMA ELIZABETH ARROWOOD LYNCHBURG, VA -- The funeral service for Thelma Elizabeth Arrowood Inge will be conducted at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum in Glenwood Cemetery with Rev. Cass Farrior officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Mrs. Inge, 92, died Saturday, March 24, 2001, at Grace Lodge. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Inge have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail at ocookfh@preferred.com. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 26, 2001

JACKSON, JAMES BEE