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ACREE, JAMES BURAND KINGSPORT -- James Burand Acree, 85, 3041 Ridgemont Circle, died early Thursday morning, June 21, 2001, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born in Gordon County, Ga., but had made his home in the Kingsport area for several years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II. He was a retired carpenter. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Kingsport, where he was an elder of the church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Ethel Marshall Acree in 1991; his son, Douglas Acree in 1982; and an infant daughter, Mary Lou Acree in 1942. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Ron Miller, Kingsport; four sons and daughters-in-law, Larry Stamburger and his wife, Sylvia, Mendotta, Ill., Steven Acree and his wife, Sherry, Gatesville, Texas, Kent Acree and his wife, Jill, Orlando, Fla., and Matthew "Matt" Acree and his wife, Deborah, Bluff City; 17 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Thomas Morgan Acree, Lacey, Wash.; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from 1 to 2 p.m. Saturday at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (Netherland Inn Road). Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the church with Bishop Legrande Boyer officiating. Burial will follow at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Va. Pallbearers will be family members. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center, Children's Miracle Network, West Ravine Street, Kingsport, TN 37660. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport, is in charge of the arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 22, 2001
ANDERS, VIRGINIA RUTH MINNICK Virginia Ruth Minnick Anders, 62, of 163 Olen St., Bristol, Va., died Saturday, June 16, 2001, in Greendale Home for the Aged. She was a native of Washington County, Va., and a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. She was an employee of Holiday Inn and Hava-A-Tampa and a homemaker. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church for 25 years. She was preceded in death by her father, James Lloyd Minnick. Survivors include: two sons, Jimmy Anders of Bristol, Va., and Gary Anders of Roanoke; daughter, Janet Anders of Sadelia, Mo.; mother, Mary Minnick of Bristol, Va.; two grandchildren; sister, Barbara Moore of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; and five brothers, James Minnick of Richmond, Roy Minnick of Red Boiling Springs, Tenn., Kenny Minnick of Vacarille, Calif., Allen Minnick of Cocoa, Fla., and Douglas Minnick of South Carolina. Funeral services will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Van Seals officiating. Burial will follow in Morning View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Minnick, Derek Hutchinson, Richard Minnick, Charles Booher, Scott Jenkins and Redford Morrell. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Weaver Funeral Home or any time at the home of Mary Minnick, 1751 Pittstown Road, Bristol, Va. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 17, 2001
ANDERS, VIRGINIA RUTH MINNICK Funeral services for Virginia Ruth Minnick Anders will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Monday, June 18, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Van Seals officiating. Burial will follow in Morning View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Minnick, Derek Hutchinson, Richard Minnick, Charles Booher, Scott Jenkins and Redford Morrell. Ms. Anders, 62, of 163 Olen St., Bristol, Va., died Saturday, June 16, 2001, in Greendale Home for the Aged. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 18, 2001
ANDERSON LILLIE WILSON BLOUNTVILLE -- Graveside services for Lillie Wilson Anderson will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Blountville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mike Wilson, Don Wilson, Mickey Hamed, Jason Bates, John Hugh Spurgeon, Kevin Hamed, Herbert Bates and Daniel Head. Honorary pallbearers will be J.C. Akard, William Falkner, Dr. David Thompson, Rhea Dail, Alvin Greene, Tony Bolt, Ron Duncan, Phil Turner and men of Blountville Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Anderson, 95, passed away Monday, May 28, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 1, 2001
ARGO, ZELMA LORENE BLUFF CITY -- Zelma Lorene Argo, 84, of 154 Holston Drive died Friday, June 8, 2001, at Bristol Memorial Medical Center following a brief illness. She was the widow of the late Rev. Sidney W. Argo, and a member of Volunteer Baptist Church, Bristol, Tenn. She was a faithful, loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother; and she was also loved by all who knew her. Mrs. Argo was the daughter of the late Call M. and Annie Reed Gordon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Sidney Argo in 1997. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Sybil and Robert Harmon of Bluff City; two sons and daughters-in-law, Arnold A. and Kay Argo of Crystal River, Fla., and Ernest Weldon and Carole Argo of Kissimmee, Fla.; one sister, Camilla O'Connell of Kerville, Texas; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Graveside service will be held at Sunrise Cemetery, Sunday, June 10, 2001, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Keith Williams officiating. Those who wish to attend the graveside are requested to meet at the funeral home at 1 p.m. to travel in procession. Active pallbearers will be grandsons. The family will receive friends at the residence at any time. To those who desire, donations may be made to Volunteer Baptist Church, 2695 Volunteer Parkway, Bristol, TN 37620. Condolences to the family may be sent via e-mail at bluffcity@funeral-plans com. Tetrick Funeral Home-Bluff City Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 10, 2001
BAIRD, JAMES CARMACK The funeral services for James Carmack Baird will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum in Glenwood Cemetery with the Rev. John Rayburn officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Jackie Poore, John Poore, Neville Woods, Owen Way, Paul Harper and Avery Barnette. The family will receive friends from 10-10:40 a.m. Monday in the mausoleum chapel. Mr. Baird, 82, of Pennsylvania Court Apartments, Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, June 14, 2001, in James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Mountain Home, Tenn. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and a son of the late Hubert and Elma Carmack Baird. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Hubert Baird and Donald Baird; and a sister, Mary Baird. He was a Tennessee High School graduate and attended King College. He had served as a chairman of the March of Dimes Telerama. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served as a captain in the European war at the Battle of the Bulge. He was an insurance salesman with the North American Insurance Co. and a member of State Street United Methodist Church. Survivors include his daughter, Suzanne Canter and son-in-law, Mike Canter, both of Blountville; two granddaughters, Robin Canter and Stephanie Canter; two nieces, Shirley Woods and Mary Ann Way, both of Kingsport; his sister-in-law, Louise Baird of Kingsport; and several great and great-great nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 17, 2001
BAIRD, JAMES CARMACK The funeral services for James Carmack Baird will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum in Glenwood Cemetery with the Rev. John Rayburn officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Jackie Poore, John Poore, Neville Woods, Owen Way, Paul Harper and Avery Barnette. The family will receive friends from 10-10:40 a.m. Monday in the mausoleum chapel. Mr. Baird, 82, of Pennsylvania Court Apartments, Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, June 14, 2001, in James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Mountain Home, Tenn. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 18, 2001
BANNER, FRED RAWLEIGH BOONE, NC -- Fred Rawleigh Banner, 71, passed away Monday, June 25, 2001, at his residence. He was a former citizen of Bristol and a member of the New Hope Baptist Church. He was employed for many years at the H.P. King Co. and, prior to his retirement, he was employed by T.R.W. of Boone. Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Mrs. Neel Banner of the home; one son, Fred Banner Jr. and daughter-in-law, Kelley Banner; two grandchildren, Autumn and Saeak Banner of Winston-Salem, NC; two sisters, Mary Ruth Grimes and Hattie Chamburn of Kennett Square, Pa.; a devoted mother-in-law, Mrs. Dora Horton of Boone; and a host of other relatives. Funeral services and burial will be in Boone. Austin-Brown Funeral Home of Boone is in charge of arrangements. Information courtesy of Robinson Mortuary of Bristol, Va. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 28, 2001
BARRETT, WILLIAM F. "WILLIS" William "Wills" F. Barrett, 68, of 1207 Bethel Drive, Bristol, Tenn., died Friday, June 29, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area; he was a plumber and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his mother, Ollivean Barrett. Survivors include: father, Vernon F. Barrett of Blountville; two brothers, Ray Barrett of Blountville and Bob G. Barrett of Kingsport; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; and a dear companion, Shirley Nelson of Bristol, Tenn. Funeral services will be conducted at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 1, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. J. D. Barrett officiating. The committal will be 10 a.m. Monday at the Shipley Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:15 p.m. Sunday at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 30, 2001
BLANTON, NANCY COMBS WISE -- Nancy Combs Blanton, 94, went home to be with the Lord Monday, June 25, 2001, at Ridgecrest Manor Nursing Home, Duffield, Va. She was of the Pentecostal faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Combs; and a daughter, Eudell Napier. Surviving are one son, Carlos Combs of Kingman, Ariz.; four daughters, Juanita Richie of Niles, Mich., Gerdline Russell of Bulan, Ky., Wanda Vikara of Duffield, Va., and Janice Roberts of Combs, Ky.; one sister, Anna Roberts of Booneville, Ky.; 19 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a special caregiver, Tina Lawson. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday at Sturgill Funeral Home Chapel, Wise, with Rev. David Wolfe officiating. Burial will follow in Laurel Grove Cemetery, Norton. The family will receive friends 6-9 p.m. Wednesday at Sturgill Funeral Home, Wise. Sturgill Funeral Home, Wise, is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 26, 2001
BLEVINS, MARGARET E. Saltville -- Mrs. Margaret E. Blevins, 77, died at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, June 9, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Avery Blevins; and a brother, Hoover McNew. Survivors: four sons, Rev. Clarence Avery Blevins Jr., Chilhowie, Tony Wayne Blevins, Tacoma, Wash., Jerry Michael Blevins, Chilhowie and James "Jimmy" Blevins, Saltville; six daughters, Kathy Lynn Blevins, Virginia, Vickie Gwynn Marrs, Mishawaka, Ind., Minta Jean Dishman, Saltville, Betty Heath, Hickory, NC, Judy Null, Marion and Linda Boardwine, Meadowview; brother, Warren McNew, Dublin, Va.; three sisters, Berva Surber, Saltville, Barbara Blevins, Saltville and Hazel Darnell, Goshen, Ind.; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 12, at 11 a.m. at the D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel in Saltville with the Rev. Ralph Surber officiating. The burial will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday evening at D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville. Pallbearers: Tommy Heath, Jimmy Boardwine, Stephen Blevins, Roger Dowell, Daniel Dishman, Jeremiah Dishman, Jerry Dishman and Tyler Burleson. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home is serving the family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 11, 2001
BOLING, JIMMY W. FORT PIERCE, Fla. -- Jimmy W. Boling, 63, died Monday, June 25, 2001 in Fort Pierce. Mr. Boling was born in Bluff City, a son of the late Jim and Mary Boling. He was a 29-year resident of Fort Pierce, coming from Orlando. He was an iron worker and a member of Iron Workers Union Local 402. Surviving are his wife, Carole Boling; daughter, Michele Matlack, Maryland Heights, Mo.; son, Michael Boling of Okeechobee, Fla.; and sister, Billie Jean Watson of Greensboro, NC. Services will be held Friday in Florida. Haisley-Hobbs Funeral Home of Fort Pierce is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 28, 2001
BOOHER, WILLIAM W. "SHEP" The funeral service for William W. (Shep) Booher will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Sam, Rev. Jess Neal and Rev. I.W. McNamara officiating. The committal service will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the graveside in Ordway Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Rd., Bristol, TN 37620. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Weaver Funeral Home. Mr. Booher, 74, of 1113 North Paperville Rd., Bristol, Tenn., went to be with his Lord Thursday, June 21, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. He was born in Scott County, Va., and was a son of the late Norman and Sarah Booher. He lived most of his life in Bristol, Tenn. He was preceded in death by his wife, June Campbell Booher. He retired from SmithKline Beecham with 39 years of service and was a member of Westhighlands Church. Survivors include his sons and their wives, Eddie and Jan Booher and Danny and Rita Booher, all of Bristol, Tenn., and Timothy and Paula Booher of Waynesboro, Va.; his daughter, Debbie Parris of Memphis, Tenn.; five sisters, Lou Goins of Eldorado, Ohio, Mary Kate Smith, Jane McNamara and Vilas Johnson, all of Bristol, Va., and Frances Leonard of Bristol, Tenn.; two brothers, Bobby Booher of Bristol, Va., and Jack Booher of Kingsport; four grandchildren, Jason Booher, Jessica Booher, Amy Booher and Christopher Booher; one great-grandson, Tyler Booher; and a special friend, Joyce Appel. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 23, 2001
BOOHER, WILLIAM W. The committal service for William W. (Shep) Booher will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at the graveside in Ordway Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Rd., Bristol, TN 37620. Mr. Booher, 74, of 1113 North Paperville Rd., Bristol, Tenn., went to be with his Lord Thursday, June 21, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 24, 20012001
BOTTS, DELL WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. -- Dell Botts, 78, a resident of the Smith Creek Community, died Friday, June 29, 2001. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, Va., retired from the Abingdon Harwood and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Botts; and a brother, Carl Thurman Cox. Survivors include, one daughter, Phyllis Isaacs of Bristol, Va.; one sister, Bertie Fuller of Bristol, Tenn.; three nephews, Earl Cox, Hugh Fuller and Lonnie Fuller; and two nieces, Sue Rogers and Glenda Andis. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2001, in the Campbell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Widener officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 1, 2001, in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Corlas Isaacs, Hugh Fuller, Lonnie Fuller, Jackie Webb, Larry Webb and Gary Pendery. Honorary pallbearers will be Earl Cox, Wiley Junior Botts, W. D. "Doc" Gill, G.H. Andis, Charlie Townsend, Earl Botts, Normal Gobble and Willie Fuller. The family will receive friends at the Campbell Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. Saturday evening prior to the service. Campbell Funeral Home Inc. of Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 30, 2001
BOWLING, DELMAR I. CEDAR BLUFF -- Mr. Delmar I. Bowling, 51, passed away Tuesday, May 29, 2001, at his home following a brief illness. Born in Tazewell County, Va., he was the son of Mrs. Eva Asbury Riley of Bandy, Va., and the late Walter Benjamin Bowling. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a disabled coal miner. In addition to his mother, he is survived by: five sisters, Sharon Ruth Davis of Cedar Bluff, Wilma Sparks of Bandy, Darlene Brewster of Statesville, NC, Barbara Adams of North Wilkesboro, NC, and Cora Riley of Richlands; three brothers, William Roger Bowling of Raleigh, NC, Donald Perry Bowling of Columbus, Ohio, and James Dexter Bowling of Peebles, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 2, 2001, at 11 a.m. at Singleton Funeral Service Chapel in Cedar Bluff with Rev. Charlie McGlothlin officiating. Burial will follow in the Asbury Family Cemetery at Raven Nest Branch. Friends will serve as pallbearers. Casey-Short VFW Post 9640 and Tazewell County Chapter 31 DAV will conduct military graveside rites. The family will receive friends at Singleton Funeral Service in Cedar Bluff Friday from 6-9 p.m. Singleton Funeral Service at Cedar Bluff is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 1, 2001
BOWMAN, SYDNEY REESE Sydney Reese Bowman, 8-month-old daughter of Tim and Michelle Bowman of Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, June 14, 2001, at home. Survivors include one brother, Nathan Bowman; grandparents, Carla and Charles Bowman, Helen Collins, Trig and Wilma McNew; great-grandparents, Francis and Howard Smith, Loraine Collins, and Brenda and Richard Stitt; and several aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be Sunday 2 p.m. in Mountain View Mausoleum with Rev. Dean Blevins officiating. Pallbearers will be Bill Harvey, Tony Collins, Jerry Hitchcock and Brian McNew. The family will receive friends Saturday 6 to 8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 16, 2001
BOWMAN, SYDNEY REESE Funeral services for Sydney Reese Bowman will be Sunday 2 p.m. in Mountain View Mausoleum with Rev. Dean Blevins officiating. Pallbearers will be Bill Harvey, Tony Collins, Jerry Hitchcock and Brian McNew. Sydney, the infant daughter of Tim and Michelle Bowman of Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, June 14, 2001, at home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 17, 2001
BOY, PAULINE FORD BLUFF CITY -- Pauline Ford Boy, 98, of 1089 Riverside Rd., died Wednesday, June 13, 2001, at Greystone Health Care Center, Blountville. She was the daughter of the late Link and Gertrude Sanders Ford. Mrs. Boy was a member of Rockhold United Methodist Church and the Bluff City Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star. She was a retired teacher from the Sullivan County School System. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert "Rob" Boy and son Rev. Robert "Bob" Boy; and also two brothers, Harry Ford and Clifford Ford. Survivors include daughter-in-law, Wilma Cox Boy of Bluff City; grandchildren, Lee and Valynn Boy of Jamestown, NC, and Larry and Emily Boy Holmberg of Chesterfield, Mass.; four great-grandsons, Nathan, David and Jacob Boy and Lars Holmberg; two great-granddaughters, Rachel Boy and Kirsten Holmberg; and several nephews and nieces also survive. Graveside service will be held at Morningview Cemetery in Bluff City, Saturday, June 16, 2001, at 10 a.m. with Rev. Randy Hensley officiating. Those who wish to attend the graveside are requested to meet at the cemetery at 9:50 a.m. Honorary pallbearers will be Herbert Cox, Lee Johnson, Clyde Miller, Gordon Mills, Sidney Patton and Fred Vance. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, June 15, 2001, at the funeral home chapel and at other times at the residence of her daughter-in-law, Wilma Cox Boy. Memorials may be made to the Rockhold United Methodist Church, Bluff City. Condolences to the family may be sent via e-mail at bluffcity@funeral-plans.com. Tetrick Funeral Home-Bluff City Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 14,2001
BOY, PAULINE FORD BLUFF CITY -- Graveside service for Pauline Ford Boy, 98, of 1089 Riverside Rd., who died Wednesday, will be held at Morningview Cemetery in Bluff City, Saturday, June 16, 2001, at 10 a.m. with Rev. Randy Hensley officiating. Those who wish to attend the graveside are requested to meet at the cemetery at 9:50 a.m. Honorary pallbearers will be Herbert Cox, Lee Johnson, Clyde Miller, Gordon Mills, Sidney Patton and Fred Vance. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday, June 15, 2001, at the funeral home chapel and at other times at the residence of her daughter-in-law, Wilma Cox Boy. Memorials may be made to the Rockhold United Methodist Church, Bluff City. Condolences to the family may be sent via e-mail at bluffcity@funeral-plans.com. Tetrick Funeral Home-Bluff City Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 15, 2001
BROOME, JAMES D. James D. Broome, 83, Bristol, Tenn., died Sunday, June 10, 2001, at Select Specialty Hospital - Tri-Cities of Bristol, Tenn. He was born in Jacksonville, Ala., a son of the late Matthew Emory Broome and Rebecca McReynolds Broome, and had lived in Bristol since 1945. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and World War II and retired from United Telephone Company/Sprint in 1976. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the American Legion and the Pioneer Club. Survivors include his wife of 31 years, Roberta Johnston Broome; a daughter, Nadine Broome Thompson of Ehrhardt, S.C.; two sons, James Franklin Broome of New Bern, N.C., and Keith Herbert Broome of Bristol, Tenn.; a stepdaughter, Elizabeth Johns of Bristol, Tenn.; sisters, Mary Holden of Jacksonville, Ala., and Estelle Ingram of Alexandria City, Ala.; brothers, Clifford Broome of Kingsport, Monroe Broome of Jacksonville, Ala., and Emory Broome of Gadsen, Ala.; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning at First United Methodist Church with Rev. David St. Clair and Dr. Robert H. Thompson II officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bob Church, Nick White, Louis Hyde, Charlie Overstreet, Lynn Bryngelson, Jack Welch, Tommy Creamer, Mike Davis and Don Davis. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 o'clock Tuesday evening at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to First United Methodist Church, 322 Vance Dr., Bristol, TN 37620. Mr. Broome will be remembered with much love and gratitude by his family and many friends. Arrangements especially for Mr. Broome have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 11, 2001
BROOME, JAMES D. The funeral service for James D. Broome will be conducted at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning at First United Methodist Church with Rev. David St. Clair and Dr. Robert H. Thompson II officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bob Church, Nick White, Louis Hyde, Charlie Overstreet, Lynn Bryngelson, Jack Welch, Tommy Creamer, Mike Davis and Don Davis. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 o'clock Tuesday evening at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to First United Methodist Church, 322 Vance Dr., Bristol, TN 37620. Mr. Broome will be remembered with much love and gratitude by his family and many friends. Mr. Broome, 83, Bristol, Tenn., died Sunday, June 10, 2001, at Select Specialty Hospital - Tri-Cities of Bristol, Tenn. Arrangements especially for Mr. Broome have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 12, 2001
BROWN, EMMETT D. Emmett D. Brown, 88, passed away Friday, June 29, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native and lifelong resident of Bristol, Tenn. He was a retired self-employed sheet metal worker and a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. He was the son of the late Roy Brown and Mary Ellen Perry Brown. His wife, Thelma Helton Brown, preceded him in death. He is survived by a son, Jerry A. Brown of Abingdon; a grandson, J. Alan Brown II of Richmond; three sisters, Edith B. Campbell, Mary L. Brown and Vola M. Brown, all of Bristol, Tenn.; and a very special friend, Doris Smith. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. at Akard Funeral Home on Saturday, June 30, 2001. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Woodlawn Baptist Church, 1400 Southside Ave., Bristol, TN 37620. Graveside services will be conducted Sunday, July 1, 2001, at 2 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery with the Rev. Stephen L. Playl officiating. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Brown. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 30, 2001
BURNS, HELEN STEELE Helen Steele Burns of Bristol, Tenn., died Friday, June 15, 2001, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was a native of Sullivan County and had been a resident of Montebello, Calif., for 30 years, returning to Bristol in 1992. She was a graduate of King College and had been a former member of Queen Strikes Bowling League bowling at Larry's Lane in Bristol, Tenn. She was a member of the Blountville Christian Church, the Ladies Day Circle and Senior Saints Sunday School Class. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. James "Bunky" (Linda) Botts and Mrs. Wayne (Janie) Feathers, both of Blountville; one son, Herby Helbert and wife, Brenda, of Bristol, Tenn.; one brother, Paul A. Steele of Bristol, Tenn.; and six grandchildren, Trey Helbert, Allen Helbert, Jennifer Arnold, Julie Botts, Wendy Duncan and Tracy Johns. Also surviving are five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 17, 2001, in Akard Chapel with Leland Houser, Minister, and Dwight Shaffer, minister, officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jerry Hicks, Tim Arwood, Paul Gebhardt, David Jones, Mitch Moore, Joe Johns, Jim Helbert, John Cunningham, Jerry Kilday and Larry Wright. Honorary pallbearers will be elders of Blountville Christian Church. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home prior to the service or any time Saturday at the home of daughter, Janie Feathers, 1094 Highway 394, Blountville. E-mail condolences for the family may be sent to akardfh@3wave.com. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Burns. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 16, 2001
BURNS, HELEN STEELE Funeral service for Helen Steele Burns will be conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 17, 2001, in Akard Chapel with Leland Houser, minister, and Dwight Shaffer, minister, officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jerry Hicks, Tim Arwood, Paul Gebhardt, David Jones, Mitch Moore, Joe Johns, Jim Helbert, John Cunningham, Jerry Kilday and Larry Wright. Honorary pallbearers will be elders of Blountville Christian Church. The family will receive friends from 2-4 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home prior to the service. E-mail condolences for the family may be sent to akardfh@3wave.com. Mrs. Burns, of Bristol, Tenn., died Friday, June 15, 2001, in Wellmont Hospice House. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Burns. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 17, 2001
CANTER, FORAN "TENNIE" Funeral services for Ernestine Foran "Tennie" Canter will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, June 1, 2001, in the Mausoleum Chapel at Mountain View Cemetery. The Rev. Dan Birchfield will officiate. Mrs. Canter, 66, of Old Abingdon Highway, Bristol, Va., went to be with the Lord at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, May 29, 2001, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Arrangements are by Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 1, 2001
CANTER, LILLIAN FAYE Lillian Faye Canter, 57, of Bristol, Va., died Friday, June 15, 2001, in Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Washington County, Va., in the Benhams Community and lived all of her life in the Bristol area. She was the daughter of the late Marshall and Lucille Murray Hutton. She was a machine operator with Zenith Corp. and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include: husband, Homer Dean Canter; three sons, Barry Dean Canter of Fort Wayne, Ind., James Ellis Canter of Bristol, Tenn., and Gregory Aaron Canter of Bluff City; sister, Shirley Simcox of Bristol, Va.; father, Roby Hutton of Blountville; four grandchildren, Cheyenne Canter of Fort Wayne, Elizabeth Lingerfelt of Fort Wayne, Jordan Canter of Bluff City and Savanna Canter of Bluff City; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 17, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tommy Tester and Rev. Bill Reeves officiating. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Canter Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 17, 2001
CANTER, LILLIAN FAYE Graveside services for Lillian Faye Canter will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Canter Family Cemetery. Mrs. Canter, 57, of Bristol, Va., died Friday, June 15, 2001, in Johnson City Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 18, 2001
CANTER, ROY L. Roy L. Canter, 86, of 11478 Applejack Rd., Bristol, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 27, 2001, at the Wellmont Hospice House. He had lived in Bristol all of his life and retired from Bristol Steel after 35 years of service. He was a member of Pine Hill Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. He was the son of the late Earnest and Sarah Horton Canter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Reed Canter. He is survived by five daughters, Barbara Powers, Carolyn Powers, Freida Canter, Beverely Wynegar and Audrey Crouse; three sons, Douglas Canter, Randy Canter and Harlan Canter; two sisters, Lacy Grogan and Nancy Smith; three brothers, Clint Canter, Muncy Canter and Earl Canter; 12 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Calvary Bible Church with the Rev. Larry Morelock and the Rev. Robert Howard officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 28, 2001
CANTER, ROY L. The funeral service for Roy L. Canter will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Calvary Bible Church with the Rev. Larry Morelock and the Rev. Robert Howard officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews. Mr. Canter, 86, of 11478 Applejack Rd., Bristol, Va., went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, June 27, 2001, at the Wellmont Hospice House. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 29, 2001
CARR, WAYNE DALE BLUFF CITY -- The committal for Wayne Dale Carr will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the Jones Family Cemetery, Bluff City. Pallbearers will be Johnny Dillard, Billy Dillard, Kenneth Kemp, Roger Freeman, Ray Lambert and Johnny Huffman. Honorary pallbearers will be Rev. Wallace Freeman, Gene Miller, Hal Overbey and Toby Bailey. Mr. Carr, 31, of 846 Big Arm Branch Road, died Monday, May 28, 2001, at his home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 1, 2001
CARTER, MARGARET LOUISE ELLIS SALTVILLE -- Graveside services for Mrs. Margaret Louise Ellis Carter will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at the Elizabeth Cemetery with Rev. Shirley Carter and Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville. Pallbearers: Josh Carter, Blue Carter, K.C. Carter, Michael Carter, Shane Harris and Roger Call. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to the Saltville Rescue Squad and/ or the Church of the Nazarene. Mrs. Carter, 70, died Friday, June 15, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a member of the Church of the Nazarene in Saltville. Mrs. Carter was preceded in death by her father, John Appolis Ellis; and three sisters, Mary Call, Peggy Ellis and Belinda Ellis. Survivors: husband, William "Billy" Carter; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Kenny and Andi Carter of Saltville, Johnny and Beth Carter of Woodbridge, Va., Gordon Carter of Saltville and Trevor Carter of Saltville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Patty and Richard Harris of Saltville and Darlene and Ron Gaffey of Peoria, Ariz.; mother, Lucy Nichols Ellis of Saltville; three sisters, Bonnie Brigman of Chilhowie, Revonda Roop of Adwolfe, Va., and Kathy Davidson of Glade Spring; four brothers, Malcolm Ellis of Marion, Dewey Ellis of Martinsville, Va., Curtis Ellis of Saltville and Dennis Ellis of Chilhowie; seven grandchildren, Josh Carter, Blue Carter, K.C. Carter, Shane Harris and Ashley Carter, all of Saltville, Michael Carter of Woodbridge and Luke Gaffey of Peoria; one great-grandchild, Dylan Carter of Saltville; and several nieces and nephews. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home will be serving the family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 17, 2001
CASH, ROBERT "BOB" ALDEN PINEY FLATS -- Robert "Bob" Alden Cash, 67, of 1956 Allison Road died Thursday, June 7, 2001, at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County, Tenn., and a son of the late Raymond and Hattie Milhorn Cash. Mr. Cash was retired from employment with General Mills, Johnson City. He was a member and deacon of Pilgrim Baptist Church, Piney Flats. Mr. Cash was preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Patterson. Survivors include his wife, Frances S. Cash; two daughters, Becky Cox of Kingsport and Vicky Call of Piney Flats; three sons, Steve Cash and Mark Cash, both of Piney Flats, and David Cash of Johnson City; two sisters, Wanda Dunn of Gray and Nancy Phillips of Jonesborough; three brothers, Don Cash of Gray, Raymond "Junior" Cash of Limestone and Larry Cash of Johnson City; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday, June 10, 2001, in Pilgrim Baptist Church, 462 Sugar Hollow Road, Piney Flats. Pastor David Newland and Mr. Mack Harr, minister, will officiate. The body will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to service time. Burial will follow in St. Paul UMC Cemetery, Piney Flats. Active pallbearers will be selected from family members. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons, Clint Robinette, Christopher Cash, Benjamin Call and Zachary Cash. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 until 8 p.m. Saturday. Online condolences may be sent through www.morrisbaker.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Morris-Baker Funeral Home, 2001 Oakland Ave., Johnson City. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 9, 2001
CATO, FREDERICK LYLE "FRED" Sr. Frederick Lyle "Fred" Cato Sr., 65, of 3 Buchanan St., Bristol, Va., died Tuesday, June 26, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native and lifelong resident of the Bristol area and a son of the late Odessa Mae McDowell and James Alphonzo Cato. He was retired as a laborer from the Bristol Virginia Utilities Board and was a member and former deacon of St. John C.M.E. Church. Mr. Cato was a loving father and grandfather to his family. Survivors include his wife, Mary Johnson Cato of Harrisburg, Pa.; four daughters, Linda Darnell Foster and her husband, Mark A., of Falls Church, Va., Cecilia Ann Brown and her husband, Michael, of Jonesborough, Tenn., Donna Renee Porter of Washington, DC, and Vera Lorraine Didia of Syracuse, NY; three sons, Frederick L. Cato Jr. and his wife, Loretta J., of Bristol, Va., and James Alphonzo Cato and his wife, Lisa J., and Kevin Gammon, all of Bristol, Tenn.; one brother, Charles Benjamin Cato and his wife Lucille, of Bristol, Tenn.; three stepchildren, Ronald Johnson, Beverly Singleton and Sam Johnson; one uncle, James "Buddy" McDowell; two aunts, Elizabeth Hagler and Alma Hogans; 14 grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and other relatives and friends. Mr. Cato was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Jean Teasley Cato; and one sister, Dorothy Mae Day. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, July 1, 2001, at Lee Street Baptist Church with Dr. W. A. Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kevin Mason, Thomas Brown, Spurgeon Foster Jr., Jason Strong, Donnie Pender, Anthony Newton, Wesley Black and Chris Cody. Honorary pallbearers will be Frank Newton, Larry Newton, Randy Scott, H.B. Carter, Willis Mitchell, Richard Williams Sr. and Spurgeon Foster Sr. Flower bearers will be Crystal Ausmus, Bertha Foster, Lillian Davis, Mae Duff, Lois Carrington, Margaret Brown, Vanessa Pender and Rosa Horton. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Saturday at Blevins Funeral Home. Arrangements especially for Mr. Cato have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail at blevins\Nfuneral-plans.com. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 28, 2001
CATO, FREDERICK LYLE "FRED" SR. Frederick Lyle "Fred" Cato Sr., 65, of 3 Buchanan St., Bristol, Va., died Tuesday, June 26, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon, July 1, 2001, at Lee Street Baptist Church with Dr. W. A. Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Saturday at Blevins Funeral Home. Arrangements especially for Mr. Cato have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail at blevins@funeral-plans.com. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 29, 2001
COX, MAUDE J. Maude J. Cox, 86, of Bristol, Va., died Friday, June 8, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Anderson, SC, a daughter of the late Robert and Georgia Lackaby Johnson, and moved to Bristol 12 years ago. She lived in Timberbrook in Bristol, Va., until moving to Grand Court earlier this year. She was the widow of Willis Pascal Cox and was also preceded in death by her brother, Rufus Johnson. Survivors include her daughter, Rita Cox of Bristol, Tenn.; two sisters, Nell Shaw of Maple Shade, NJ, and Lila Bagwell of Newberry, SC The funeral service will be conducted at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the Oakley-Cook Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Fleenor officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 until 2:50 p.m. Sunday afternoon prior to the service. The committal service will be at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Anderson, SC Honorary pallbearers will be the men and women of the choir at Anderson Street United Methodist Church. Rita Cox extends her special thanks to Dr. John Green and his staff and to Shirley N. Myers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Anderson Street United Methodist Church. Condolences to the family may be sent via e-mail to oakley-cook@funeral-plans.com. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Cox have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 10, 2001
COX, MAUDE J. The committal service for Maude J. Cox will be at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Anderson, SC. Honorary pallbearers will be the men and women of the choir at Anderson Street United Methodist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Anderson Street United Methodist Church. Condolences to the family may be sent via e-mail to oakley-cook@funeral-plans.com. Mrs. Cox, 86, of Bristol, Va., died Friday, June 8, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Cox have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 11, 2001
COX, WILLIAM BERT William Bert Cox, 90, of 1801 Carolina Ave., Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, June 14, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. A native of Keokee, Va., he had lived in the Bristol area most of his life. He was a former employee of Bris-Block and Tennessee Valley Authority and was a member of Landmark Mission Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Arenda Whitlock Cox; a son, Bert Keith Cox; and two grandchildren, Phil Cox and Allen Tipton. Survivors include: children and spouses, Louise and Gene Tipton of Clinton, Tenn., Lynn and Jim Cox, Evelyn Morton, Christine and Bob Osborne, Dolly Geraldine and Bill Felty, Norma Jean and Ed Kaczka, Dena and Gary Tester and Vince and Valerie Cox; 26 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 17, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Howard Campbell, Rev. Leroy Fleenor and Rev. Benny Bowman officiating. Burial will follow in the Rooty Branch Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Darrell Cox, Ernie Cox, Cristy Harley, Chris Cox, Brent Harley, Larry Morton, Little Ed Kaczka, Mark Cox, Jeff Morton, Ronnie Morton, Todd Felty and Dean Combs. In lieu of flowers, the family requests just to help someone in need. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 16, 2001
COX, WILLIAM BERT William Bert Cox, 90, of 1801 Carolina Ave., Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, June 14, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. A native of Keokee, Va., he had lived in the Bristol area most of his life. He was a former employee of Bris-Block and Tennessee Valley Authority and was a member of Landmark Mission Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ardena Whitlock Cox; a son, Bert Keith Cox; and two grandchildren, Phil Cox and Allen Tipton. Survivors include: children and spouses, Louise and Gene Tipton of Clinton, Tenn., Lynn and Jim Cox, Evelyn Morton, Christine and Bob Osborne, Dolly Geraldine and Bill Felty, Norma Jean and Ed Kaczka, Dena and Gary Tester and Vince and Valarie Cox; daughter-in-law, Gay Cox; 25 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 17, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Howard Campbell, Rev. Leroy Fleenor and Rev. Benny Bowman officiating. Burial will follow in the Rooty Branch Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Darrell Cox, Ernie Cox, Cristy Harley, Chris Cox, Brent Harley, Larry Morton, Little Ed Kaczka, Mark Cox, Jeff Morton, Ronnie Morton, Todd Felty and Dean Combs. In lieu of flowers, the family requests just to help someone in need. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 17, 2001
CROSS, FLORENCE LORAINE Florence Loraine Cross, 70, of 404 Bethel Drive, Bristol, Tenn., died Wednesday, June 13, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Washington County, Va., a daughter of the late Wiley and Georgia Dean Ritter Sullins, and had lived in the Bristol area most of her life. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Howard Cross; two sisters, Ruth Beecher of Abingdon and Vonda Woodby of Blountville; three brothers, Floyd Sullins of Savannah, Ga., and Bobby Sullins and David Sullins, both of Abingdon; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mollie Louise Sullins; and a brother, Johnny Sullins. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 o'clock Saturday morning in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Watson officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Cletis Bolling, Charlie Earhart, Allen Earhart, Hubert Lambert, Bill Pierce, Howard Miller, Dick Goodpasture and Harold Haun. Honorary pallbearers will be Terry Jones, the staff of 2 East at B.R.M.C. and Drs. Claybrook, Fletcher, Grunstra, Woods and Woodsby. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday evening at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to Fellowship Baptist Church. Condolences to the family may be sent via e-mail to oakley-cook@funeral-plans.com. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Cross have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 15, 2001
CROSS, FLORENCE LORAINE Florence Loraine Cross, 70, of 404 Bethel Drive, Bristol, Tenn., died Wednesday, June 13, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Washington County, Va., a daughter of the late Wiley and Georgia Dean Ritter Sullins, and had lived in the Bristol area most of her life. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Howard Cross; two sisters, Ruth Beecher of Abingdon and Vonda Woodby of Blountville; three brothers, Floyd Sullins of Savannah, Ga., and Bobby Sullins and David Sullins, both of Abingdon; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister, Mollie Louise Sullins; and a brother, Johnny Sullins. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 o'clock Saturday morning in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home with Rev. Scott Watson officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Cletis Bolling, Charlie Earhart, Allen Earhart, Hubert Lambert, Bill Pierce, Howard Miller, Dick Goodpasture and Harold Haun. Honorary pallbearers will be Terry Jones, the staff of 2 East at B.R.M.C. and Drs. Claybrook, Fletcher, Grunstra, Woods and Woodsby. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to Fellowship Baptist Church. Condolences to the family may be sent via e-mail to oakley-cook@funeral-plans.com. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Cross have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 16, 2001
CROSS, ORVILLE "OWEN" ABINGDON -- Orville "Owen" Cross, 71, of 25081 Cave Creek Road died Thursday, May 31, 2001, at home. He was a lifelong resident of the Abingdon, Blountville and Bristol areas and the son of the late Oscar and Janie Warren Cross. He was a former employee of Twin City Iron and Metal, loved tobacco farming and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Marilla Hilliard Cross; two daughters, Loretta McGee and Brenda Booher; one son, Ray Cross; two sisters, Shirley Widener and Irma Bowman; two brothers, Herb Cross and Denver Cross; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Cross was preceded in death by a daughter, Carrie Cross Bolling; and a son, Randall Cross. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, June 4, 2001, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Floyd Nelson and Rev. Thurman Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Damascus. Pallbearers will be Denver Watson, David Berry, Ernest Potter, Michael Norris, Dean Wilson and Lynnwood Wilson. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday at Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 2, 2001
CROSS, ORVILLE "OWEN" ABINGDON -- Funeral services for Orville "Owen" Cross will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, June 4, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Floyd Nelson and Rev. Thurman Chapman officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Damascus. Pallbearers will be Denver Watson, David Berry, Ernest Potter, Michael Norris, Dean Wilson and Lynnwood Wilson. Mr. Cross, 71, of 25081 Cave Creek Road died Thursday, May 31, 2001, at home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 3, 2001
CROWE, HAROLD RAY Harold Ray Crowe, 40, of 242 Old Airport Rd., Bristol, Va., passed away at 1:20 p.m. Sunday, June 24, 2001, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. Born on Dec. 7, 1960, in Bristol, Tenn., a son of the late Jerry and JoAnn Blalock Crowe, he had resided here all of his life. Mr. Crowe was a commercial painter. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Zina Crowe of the home; one son, Dillon Ray Crowe of Blountville; two daughters, Autumn Michelle Crowe and Reannon Moore, both of Bristol, Va.; one stepson, James William Crowe of Bristol, Va.; one stepdaughter, Katrina Beth Stout of Bristol, Va.; three brothers, John Crowe of Manassas, Va., and Paul Keith Crowe and Ernie Crowe, both of Bristol, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Crowe's wishes were to be cremated. Memorial services will be announced later by the family. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 25, 2001
CROWE, HAROLD RAY A memorial service for Harold Ray Crowe, 40, of 242 Old Airport Rd., Bristol, Va., who passed away at 1:20 p.m. Sunday, June 24, 2001, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center will be conducted at 7 p.m. Saturday, June 30, 2001, in the chapel of Weaver Funeral Home with the Rev. Joey Quales officiating. The family will receive friends following services. Arrangements are by Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 29, 2001
CUNNINGHAM, CLELLA RUTH Clella Ruth Cunningham, 63, of 1372 Vance Tank Rd., Bristol, Tenn., died on June 17, 2001, at Johnson City Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Elick and Nannie McKiney Lingerfelt and a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. She was a retired health care assistant and a member of Ruth Street Church of God. Survivors include sons, Charles Hinkle, Gary Hinkle, Billie Cunningham and Clint Cunningham; daughters, Phyllis Booher, Debbie Toth and Lisa Cunningham; sister, Catherine Hyatt; brother, Stanley Lingerfelt; and 12 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Johnathan Hinkle; and brothers, Ralph Lingerfelt and Harrison Lingerfelt. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Anthony Mills officiating. Committal services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Crumley Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association, 208 Sunset Dr., Suite 521, Johnson City, TN 37604 or the American Lung Association of Tennessee, 1808 West End Ave., Suite 514, Nashville, TN 37203. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 19, 2001
CUNNINGHAM, CLELLA RUTH Clella Ruth Cunningham, 63, of 1372 Vance Tank Rd., Bristol, Tenn., died on June 17, 2001, at Johnson City Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Elick and Nannie McKiney Lingerfelt and a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. She was a retired health care assistant and a member of Ruth Street Church of God. Survivors include sons, Charles Hinkle, Gary Hinkle, Billie Cunningham and Clint Cunningham; daughters, Phyllis Booher, Debbie Toth and Lisa Cunningham; sister, Catherine Hyatt; brother, Stanley Lingerfelt; and 12 grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son, Johnathan Hinkle; and brothers, Ralph Lingerfelt and Harrison Lingerfelt. Committal services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Crumley Cemetery with Rev. Howard Shaver officiating. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association, 208 Sunset Dr., Suite 521, Johnson City, TN 37604 or the American Lung Association of Tennessee, 1808 West End Ave., Suite 514, Nashville, TN 37203. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 20, 2001
CURRINGTON, JOE D. Sr. Joe D. Currington Sr., 81, of 162 Broyles Lane, Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, June 7, 2001, at Cambridge House. Mr. Currington was born in Russell County, Va., the son of the late Joseph D. and Emma McPheron Currington, and had made his home in Bristol most of his life, moving here from Dante. He was a retired driver for Time DC Freight Lines with 29 years of service, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, receiving three Battle Stars in the European Theater, and was a member of First Baptist Church in Bluff City. Mr. Currington was preceded in death by his first wife, Sarah E. Guinn Currington. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Eldreth Currington; two daughters, Sarah Ann Boyd and Nancy Newton; four sons, Joe "Pete" Currington Jr., Gary Ray Currington, Ronnie C. Currington and Michael "BoZo" Currington; stepchildren, Alice Eldreth Wilson and Bruce Eldreth; 13 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 10, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Frank Blevins and Rev. Gary Rowlette officiating. Committal service will be 11 a.m. Monday in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearers are Dewey Hicks, Carl Sheffey, James "Red" Morris, Carl Clark, Sid Burnette, Howard Cross, Howard Miller, Jay Moore, Ray Hicks, Dick Goodpasture, Henry Wisdom, Sammy Burton, Jackie Neal, Bud Berkley, Ralph Cash, members of the Round-Up Sunday School Class, Time DC drivers and members of Slater Senior Citizens Center. Special thanks to the staff of the Cambridge House. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Round-Up Sunday School Class, First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 130, Bluff City, TN 37618. The family will receive friends following the funeral service Sunday at Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 9, 2001
CURRINGTON, JOE D. Sr. Funeral services for Joe D. Currington Sr. will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 10, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Frank Blevins and Rev. Gary Rowlette officiating. Committal service will be 11 a.m. Monday in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearers are Dewey Hicks, Carl Sheffey, James "Red" Morris, Carl Clark, Sid Burnette, Howard Cross, Howard Miller, Jay Moore, Ray Hicks, Dick Goodpasture, Henry Wisdom, Sammy Burton, Jackie Neal, Bud Berkley, Ralph Cash, members of the Round-Up Sunday School Class, Time DC drivers and members of Slater Senior Citizens Center. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to: Round-Up Sunday School Class, First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 130, Bluff City, TN 37618. The family will receive friends following the funeral service Sunday at Weaver Funeral Home. Mr. Currington, 81, of 162 Broyles Lane, Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, June 7, 2001, in Cambridge House. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 10, 2001
DAVIS, SADIE G. KISER. BLOUNTVILLE -- Sadie G. Kiser Davis, 50, formerly of Tazewell, Va., died Friday, June 15, 2001, at home. Born Sept. 30, 1950, in Tazewell, she was a daughter of the late Raymond R. and Lucy Mae Boothe Kiser. She was a member of the Thompson Valley Church of God. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, David Kiser; and one granddaughter, Chloe Elizabeth Davis. Survivors include one son, David Robert "Robbie" Davis II and wife, Jennifer, of Tazewell; one daughter, Missy Davis Stengel and husband, Keith, of St. Cloud, Fla.; three brothers, Carter Kiser and wife, Sandy, of Thompson Valley, Va., Garland Kiser and wife, Marilyn, of Blountville and Jeff Whitt of Saltville; three sisters, Joyce Hall and husband, William Lee, of Blountville, Jean Story of Pulaski, Tenn., and Brenda Cooper of Winston, Ore.; five grandchildren, Natashia, Greyson, Morgan, Abbigail and Jacob; and special best friend, Anita Witt of North Tazewell, Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 21, 2001, at Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell with the Rev. Kelvin Seabolt officiating. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Thompson Valley. Relatives and friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. Wednesday, June 20, 2001. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Davis Memorial Fund, c/o First Virginia Bank, P.O. Box 909, Tazewell, VA 24651. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 20, 2001
DEAKINS, WILLIE DOAN BLOUNTVILLE -- Willie Doan Deakins, 92, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2001, at her home. She was a native and lifelong resident of Sullivan County, Tenn. She was a school teacher in Sullivan County School System for over 40 years, was active as a 4H Leader and was an active member of the Gunnings Home Demonstration Club. She was also the director of the Vacation Bible School for over 30 years and had played the piano for many years. Mrs. Deakins was a member of the Adams Chapel Church, where she taught the young people's class for many years. She was also a charter member of the Women's Society of Christian Services. She was preceded in death by her husband, John C. Deakins; two brothers, Bruce Doan and Horace Doan; and one sister, Emma Sue Hickman. Surviving Mrs. Deakins are one sister-in-law, Louise Doan of Blountville; four nephews, David Doan, Roy Doan, Herbert Doan and Bill Hickman; one niece, Barbara Hickman; eight great-nieces; and three great-nephews. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2001, at Adams Chapel Church with Rev. Steven Gott officiating. Burial will be in Gunnings Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dwight Hunnigan, W.O. Martin, Larry Blalock, James Griffin, J.C. Barnes, Charlie Fisher and John McNutt. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. E-mail condolences may be sent to akardfh@3wave.com. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Willie Doan Deakins. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 1, 2001
DEAKINS, WILLIE DOAN BLOUNTVILLE -- Funeral services for Willie Doan Deakins will be held at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, June 2, 2001, at Adams Chapel Church with Rev. Steven Gott officiating. Burial will be in Gunnings Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dwight Hunnigan, W.O. Martin, Larry Blalock, James Griffin, J.C. Barnes, Charlie Fisher and John McNutt. E-mail condolences may be sent to akardfh@3wave.com. Mrs. Deakins, 92, passed away on Wednesday, May 30, 2001, at her home. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Willie Doan Deakins. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 2, 2001
DISQUE, JOE June 11, 2001, Joe Disque, let go of his human body surrendering his soul where angels fly, and his spirit can love and live forever. He left behind four children, Graham, Casey, Lorraine and Dianne; and two stepchildren of the home, John and William Barrett. He had eight grandchildren. His wife was Linda Disque, librarian with the Bristol Tennessee School System, where he volunteered after his retirement. Dr. Andrew Spence and Dr. Robert Rainwater will hold a memorial service at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 17, at New Bethel Presbyterian Church in Piney Flats. Mr. Disque was an avid gardener who appreciated nature and requested that trees be planted in his memory, in lieu of cut flowers. A tree planting ceremony will be part of the church memorial service. Rev. Bill Black will conduct a private funeral on Monday in Gatlinburg, Tenn. Friends are welcome to visit the family home at 209 Allison Court in Piney Flats after 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 16. His friends are requested to honor his memory with a rose bush, shrub or tree at their choice location. Donations are also encouraged for Alzheimer's research. Remember the twinkle in his eyes that let you know love lived in his heart, his touch that was always soft, compassionate, kind and caring and his humor that made you laugh through your anger and your tears. Friends, treasure his memory with the words he always used in place of goodbye when it was time to part -- "Be good to yourself?" Snyder Funeral Home, 477-7911/239-5671. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 16, 2001
ELLER, RAYMOND M. Raymond M. Eller, 78, of 1508 Valley Drive, Bristol, Tenn., died on June 9, 2001, at Johnson City Medical Center. He was the son of the late John J. and Rose Thomas Eller and a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. He was retired from Raytheon with 32 years of service and also worked as a licensed plumber for 50 years. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church and a U.S. Army veteran serving in France and Germany during World War II. Survivors include Dorothy Lowe Eller; daughters, Susan Gentry of Bristol, Tenn., and Michelle Crockett of Chattanooga, Tenn.; sons, Larry Eller, Morris Eller and David Eller, all of Bristol, Tenn.; sisters, Margie Capps of Lynchburg, Va., Elizabeth Hawk of Florida and Juanita Wilson of Louisiana; and five grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at East Hill Cemetery with Dr. Austin Cook and Dr. Howard Robinson officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be all his friends from Raytheon and Victory Baptist Church, Dr. Fred Vance and Dr. Bennett Cowan. Military honors will be conducted by the VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. The family will receive friends on Monday from 7-9 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home.Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 11, 2001
ELLER, RAYMOND M. Graveside services for Raymond M. Eller will be conducted on Tuesday at 2 p.m. at East Hill Cemetery with Dr. Austin Cook and Dr. Howard Robinson officiating. Military honors will be presented by the VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Honorary pallbearers will be all his friends from Raytheon and Victory Baptist Church, Dr. Fred Vance and Dr. Bennett Cowan. Mr. Eller, 78, of 1508 Valley Drive, Bristol, Tenn., died on June 9, 2001, at Johnson City Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 12, 2001
EMMERT, KATHLEEN Kathleen Emmert, 83 years of age on May 29th, of Bristol, Tenn., died Sunday, June 3, 2001, at her home. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and a daughter of the late Henry and Kate Turner McKinney. She was also preceded in death by seven sisters and two brothers. She was the widow of Charles F. Emmert. She was a retired employee of Cozy-Dozy. Survivors include one son, Charles Larry Emmert, of Bristol, Tenn.; two daughters, Charlotte Gray and Betty Sue Emmert, both of Chattanooga, Tenn.; one granddaughter, Teresa Tipton; one grandson, David Gray; and three great-grandchildren, Jeffrey Gray, David L. Gray and Abigail Tipton. The funeral service will be conducted at 6 p.m. Tuesday in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Niles Kitzmiller officiating. The committal service will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the graveside in Shipley Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Herb Boyd, Andy Cowan, Wayne Brown, Gary Rogers, Mike Craig and Vernie Manuel. The family will receive friends following the funeral service from 6;30-8 p.m. Tuesday. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 5, 2001
EMMERT, KATHLEEN The committal service for Kathleen Emmert will be 1 p.m. Wednesday at the graveside in Shipley Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Herb Boyd, Andy Cowan, Wayne Brown, Gary Rogers, Mike Craig and Vernie Manuel. Mrs. Emmert, 83 years of age on May 29th, of Bristol, Tenn., died Sunday, June 3, 2001, at her home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 6, 2001
ENCK, WILBERT "BERT" Wilbert "Bert" Enck, 80, of 1940 Norway St., Bristol, Va., died Wednesday, June 6, 2001, in Wellmont Hospice House. He had been a resident of Bristol since 1995, moving from Collinsville, Va., where he lived for 33 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, serving in World War II. He was a retired supervisor of the carpenter shop for Bassett Walker Knitting, Martinsville, Va. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World Men's Lodge 269 of Bristol, Va., a former member of Smith Memorial United Methodist Church, Collinsville, and a current member of Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church of Bristol, Tenn. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Allen Enck; one daughter, Teresa Ann Burton, Bristol, Va.; two grandchildren, Kerri L. Malcolm and Richard "Dollar" Bishop, both of Bristol, Va.; two great-grandchildren, Amanda Stinnette and Clayton Malcolm. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, May 7, 2001, at Akard Funeral Home. Funeral service and burial will be conducted Saturday in Martinsville, Va. E-mail condolence for the family may be sent to akardfh@3wave.com. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Enck. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 7, 2001
EPPERSON, KATHERINE L. Funeral services for Katherine L. Epperson will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2001, at the Weaver Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Epperson officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday at the Weaver Funeral Home. Mrs. Epperson, 62, of 411 Bristol Caverns Highway, Bristol, Tenn., died Saturday, June 2, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. A native of Smyth County, Va., she had lived in the Bristol area for about 30 years. She was a homemaker and the widow of Cornelius William Epperson. Survivors include son, Larry Allen Quillen; two daughters, Palma Gail Carter and Anita Marie Holt, both of Bristol, Tenn.; several brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews and cousins; and four grandchildren. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 4, 2001
EPPERSON, KATHERINE L. Funeral services for Katherine L. Epperson will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 5, 2001, at the Weaver Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Epperson officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday at Weaver Funeral Home. The committal service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at the National Cemetery in Mountain Home, Tenn. Mrs. Epperson, 62, of 411 Bristol Caverns Highway, Bristol, Tenn., died Saturday, June 2, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 5, 2001
EPPERSON, McKENZIE FAITH McKenzie Faith Epperson, of Bristol, Tenn., died on June 4, 2001, at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born May 31, 2001, the daughter of Kris and Claudia Shannon Epperson. Surviving besides her parents are: sisters, Alyssa Shannon Epperson and Lauren Hope Epperson; paternal grandparents, Wayne Epperson and Anita Gail Rose; and maternal grandparents, Randy Allen Grant and Shelia Darlene Pilkin. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Glenwood Mausoleum with Dr. Vic Young and Kenny Atkins officiating. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 6, 2001
FILLERS, WILLIAM S. "BUD" PINEY FLATS, Tenn. -- William S. "Bud" Fillers, 84, 388 Fillers Rd., died Wednesday, June 13, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Greene County, Tenn., a son of the late William McKinley Fillers and Mary Weaver Fillers, had lived most of his life in Piney Flats and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was retired from Tennessee Eastman after 36 years of service and was a farmer. He was an active member of Enterprise United Methodist Church and a charter member and past president of the Buffalo Ruritan Club. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include his wife, Grace Morrell Fillers; two daughters, Shirley Fillers Jenkins and her husband, Danny, of Bluff City and Kathy Filler Owens and her husband, Doug, of Bluff City; two sons, Haskell "Hack" Humphreys and his wife Betty of Bluff City and William "Buddy" Fillers Jr. and his wife Faye of Blountville; two sisters, Mary Lee Hale of Gray, Tenn., and Ollie Anderson of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; a brother, Bruce Fillers of Shreveport, La.; eight grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 8 o'clock Saturday evening in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home with Rev. Harry Rehagen officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Saturday prior to the service at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The committal service and burial will be at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon in Sunrise Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ed Smith, Ray French, Rhea Robinson, Mike Galloway, Kelly Smith, R.E. Milhorn, Horace Crussell and Robert Smith. Condolences to the family may be sent via e-mail to oakley-cook@ funeral-plans.com. Arrangements especially for Mr. Fillers have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 15, 2001
FILLERS, WILLIAM S. PINEY FLATS -- The funeral service for William S. "Bud" Fillers will be conducted at 8 o'clock Saturday evening in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home with Rev. Harry Rehagen officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:30-7:45 p.m. Saturday prior to the service at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The committal service and burial will be at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon in Sunrise Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ed Smith, Ray French, Rhea Robinson, Mike Galloway, Kelly Smith, R.E. Milhorn, Horace Crussell and Robert Smith. Condolences to the family may be sent via e-mail to oakley-cook@funeral-plans.com. Mr. Fillers, 84, of 388 Fillers Road, died Wednesday, June 13, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Arrangements especially for Mr. Fillers have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 16, 2001
FLEENOR, FRED J. KINGSPORT -- Fred J. Fleenor, 74, went to be with the Lord Sunday, June 24, 2001, in the Brookhaven Health Care Center after a period of declining health. Fred was born March 26, 1927, in Scott County, Va., a son of the late William Samuel and Cordia Mary Ellen Whitaker Fleenor. He attended the Blue Springs Baptist Church in Hiltons, Va. He was a retired bus driver from the Sullivan County School Systems. Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, James Sylvester; a brother, Clifford Fleenor; and a great-grandchild, Joshua Tate. Fred is survived by his daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Belle Jackson and husband Ralph and Ellen Blakley and husband Junior, all of Kingsport; two sons and daughters-in-law, John (Bill) Fleenor Sr. and wife Betty and Danny L. Fleenor and wife Donna, all of Kingsport; 13 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; a very special friend and companion, Ilene Allen of Kingsport; special buddy, Sam Arnold; two sisters, Virginia Reed of Bristol, Va., and Bessie Yates of Blountville; and one brother, Dub Fleenor of Benhams, Va. Calling hours will be 7-9 p.m. Monday at East Lawn Funeral Home and any time at a daughter's house, Ellen and Junior Blakley. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Blue Springs Baptist Church in Hiltons, Va., with the Reverend John Bowlin and Reverend I.W. McNamara officiating. Burial will follow in East Lawn Memorial Park in the Garden of Everlasting I. Pallbearers will be Ezra Whitaker, Jim Bowlin, Steve Allen, Jeremiah Williams, A. D. Howington and Tarrance Bradley. East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Fleenor family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 25, 2001
FLEENOR, FRED J. KINGSPORT -- Funeral services for Fred J. Fleenor will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Blue Springs Baptist Church in Hiltons, Va., with the Reverend John Bowlin and Reverend I.W. McNamara officiating. Burial will follow in East Lawn Memorial Park in the Garden of Everlasting I. Pallbearers will be Ezra Whitaker, Jim Bowlin, Steve Allen, Jeremiah Williams, A. D. Howington and Tarrance Bradley. Mr. Fleenor, 74, went to be with the Lord Sunday, June 24, 2001, in the Brookhaven Health Care Center after a period of declining health. East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Fleenor family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 26, 2001
FLEENOR, WILCIE MAE McQUEEN BLOUNTVILLE -- Wilcie Mae McQueen Fleenor, 88, 200 Lawson Dr., died late Wednesday afternoon, June 6, 2001, at Wexford House after an extended illness. She was born in Johnson County (Shady Valley) and moved to Bristol at an early age. Later, she made her home in Kingsport. She was retired from Driver's Training School as an instructor. She was a member of Belview Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, C.W. McQueen and Anna Montgomery McQueen; three brothers; and three sisters. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca L. Gose and husband, Scott, Blountville; one stepdaughter, Mildred Johnson, Bristol, Va.; one stepson, Paul Fleenor and wife, Ann, Franklin, Tenn.; one granddaughter, Angela Cobbler and husband, Bill, Stuart, Va.; two sisters, Viola Blevins, Elizabethton, and Glenna Trent, Kingsport; one brother, Edgar McQueen, Mountain City; and several nieces and nephews. Friends may call any time at the residence of the daughter, 200 Lawson Drive, Blountville. Arrangements will be announced later by Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 7, 2001
FLEENOR, WILCIE MAE McQUEEN BLOUNTVILLE -- Calling hours for Wilcie Mae McQueen Fleenor are from 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport. Friends may call any time at the residence of the daughter, 200 Lawson Drive, Blountville. Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with Dr. John Owston officiating. Music will be provided by Rick Steadman and Raymond Lewis with the bagpipes. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Emmanuel Church Cemetery, Blountville. Family and friends planning to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at the cemetery at 10:55 a.m. Saturday. Memorial contributions may be made to Belvue Christian Church, 2700 E. Center St., Kingsport, TN 37664. Pallbearers will be Johnny Gose, Paul Fleenor, Kelly Long, Bob Akers, Jimmy Gose, Tony Edwards, Bill Burke and Ron Salyers. Mrs. Fleenor, 88, 200 Lawson Dr., died late Wednesday afternoon, June 6, 2001, at Wexford House after an extended illness. She was born in Johnson County (Shady Valley) and moved to Bristol at an early age. Later, she made her home in Kingsport. She was retired from Driver's Training School as an instructor. She was a member of Belvue Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, C.W. McQueen and Anna Montgomery McQueen; three brothers; and three sisters. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca L. Gose and husband, Scott, Blountville; one stepdaughter, Mildred Johnson, Bristol, Va.; one stepson, Paul Fleenor and wife, Ann, Franklin, Tenn.; one granddaughter, Angela Cobbler and husband, Bill, Stuart, Va.; two sisters, Viola Blevins, Elizabethton, and Glenna Trent, Kingsport; one brother, Edgar McQueen, Mountain City; and several nieces and nephews. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 8, 2001
FREELS, LINCOLN C. "INKY" Lincoln C. "Inky" Freels Jr., 64, of Bristol, Tenn., died Tuesday, June 26, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Maryville, Tenn., a son of the late Lincoln C. and Pauline Bond Freels, and had lived in Bristol for 60 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, retired from Kingsport Press/Quebecor and was a member of Windsor Avenue Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, Joan Buchanan Freels; a son, David Freels and his wife, Kris, of Franklin, Tenn.; his brother, Robert Edward Freels of West Palm Beach, Fla.; one grandson, Zachary Freels; three special nephews, Robert Pollard, Dennis Pollard and Andrew Pollard; two grand-nieces, Adrienne and Kristen Pollard; and three grand-nephews, Kevin, Brad and Will Pollard. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home with Dr. Greg Jordan officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Lester Delp, Bill Bingham, Wayne Ausmus, Chris Blankenship, Larry Connolly, Brad Pollard, Will Pollard and Kevin Pollard. Honorary pallbearers will be Hunter Johnson, Frank DeFriece, Ronnie Buchanan, Charlie McCary and the Men's Bible Class of Windsor Avenue Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 Friday evening at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Condolences to the family may be sent via e-mail to oakley-cook\N funeral-plans.com. Arrangements especially for Mr. Freels have been made through Oakley Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 28, 2001
FREELS, LINCOLN C. "INKY" Lincoln C. "Inky" Freels Jr., 64, of Bristol, Tenn., died Tuesday, June 26, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Maryville, Tenn., a son of the late Lincoln C. and Pauline Bond Freels, and had lived in Bristol for 60 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, retired from Kingsport Press/Quebecor and was a member of Windsor Avenue Presbyterian Church. Mr. Freels was preceded in death by two sisters, Marjorie F. DeFriece and Betty Rose Pollard. Survivors include his wife, Joan Buchanan Freels; a son, David Freels and his wife, Kris, of Franklin, Tenn.; his brother, Robert Edward Freels of West Palm Beach, Fla.; one grandson, Zachary Freels; three special nephews, Robert Pollard, Dennis Pollard and Andrew Pollard; two grand-nieces, Adrienne and Kristen Pollard; and three grand-nephews, Kevin, Brad and Will Pollard. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home with Dr. Greg Jordan officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Lester Delp, Bill Bingham, Wayne Ausmus, Chris Blankenship, Larry Connolly, Brad Pollard, Will Pollard and Kevin Pollard. Honorary pallbearers will be Hunter Johnson, Frank DeFriece, Ronnie Buchanan, Charlie McCary and the Men's Bible Class of Windsor Avenue Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 Friday evening at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to King College. Condolences to the family may be sent via e-mail to oakley-cook@ funeral-plans.com. Arrangements especially for Mr. Freels have been made through Oakley Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 29, 2001
GILLENWATER, NELLIE W. ABINGDON -- The funeral service for Mrs. Nellie W. Gillenwater will be conducted Saturday, June 23, 2001, at 1 p.m. in the Charles Wesley United Methodist Church with Rev. Richard C. Mullan officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be friends and relatives. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Charles Wesley United Methodist Church, 322 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210. Friends may call at the home on Friday evening. There will be no viewing or visitation at the funeral home. Mrs. Gillenwater, 90, died Tuesday evening, June 19, 2001, at her residence. Farris Funeral Service, Abingdon, is serving the family of Mrs. Nellie W. Gillenwater. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 22, 2001
GRAYBEAL, ERVIN J. "ERBY" CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Ervin J. "Erby" Graybeal, 67, died on June 22, 2001, at Parma Hospital following a brief illness. He was the son of the late James and Linnie Graybeal. Survivors include three daughters, Belinda, Debbie and Rhonda of Ohio; two sons, Jerry and Brian of Ohio; four brothers, Martin of Elizabethton, Herman and William of Bluff City, and Wayne of Bristol; four sisters, Nellie Campbell of Elizabethton, and Charlotte Bowers, Sue Camper and Mildred Guy, all of Bristol; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews also survive. The family will receive friends at the home of a niece, Lori Willis, Beech St., Elizabethton, Tenn., at any time. Further arrangements are pending. Information submitted by Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 23, 2001
HARLESS, NETTIE CHAPMAN ABINGDON -- Nettie Chapman Harless, 89, died Friday, June 15, 2001, in Grace Healthcare of Abingdon. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, Va., and a retired nurses aide with 18 years of service at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was a former member of the Abingdon Senior Citizens and of the Pentecostal faith. She was the widow of John W. Harless. Survivors include, four daughters, Belle McCroskey of Abingdon, Alice Counts Jones of Blountville, Vivian Matranga of Carlisle, NY, and Doris Virginia French of New York City; three sons, Stuart William Harless and Mack Henson Harless, both of Abingdon, and John Henry Harless of Mendota, Va.; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday in Campbell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Fred L. Reynolds and the Rev. Jerry A. Eggers officiating. Graveside services and interment will be in Knollkreg Memorial Park, Abingdon, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 17, 2001. Pallbearers will be Larry Cullop, Earl Cunningham and grandsons. The family will receive friends at the Campbell Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. on Saturday. Friends may also call at the residence of Tommy and Belle McCroskey, 15058 Rich Valley Road, Abingdon. Campbell Funeral Home of Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 16, 2001
HARLESS, NETTIE CHAPMAN ABINGDON -- Graveside services and interment for Nettie Chapman Harless will be in Knollkreg Memorial Park, Abingdon, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, June 17, 2001. Pallbearers will be Larry Cullop, Earl Cunningham and grandsons. Mrs. Harless, 89, died Friday, June 15, 2001, in Grace Healthcare of Abingdon. Campbell Funeral Home of Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 17, 2001
HARR, LUTIE McCONNELL BLOUNTVILLE -- Calling hours for Mrs. Lutie McConnell Harr will be 6-8 p.m. Saturday, June 2, 2001, at East Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 8 p.m. in the East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Harry Fleenor and Reverend A. C. Cobble officiating. Music will be under the direction of Ruth Henley. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Sunday in East Lawn Memorial Park in the Garden of Everlasting III. Mrs. Harr, 90, of Greystone Health Care Center, went to be with the Lord Thursday, May 31, 2001, at Indian Path Medical Center, after a period of declining health. Lutie was born March 13, 1911, in Scott County, Va., to the late William Ezekiel and Sarah Frazier McConnell. She was a member of Holly Springs United Methodist Church. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Ruth Barger Harr, Grace Leedy and Mary Alice Gilliland; two brothers, Scott and James McConnell; and a granddaughter, Scacey Knight. Lutie is survived by her loving husband of 65 years, Joe Harr of Blountville; a daughter, Linda Harr Nottingham of Johnson City; two sons and daughter-in-law, Bill Harr and wife, Nancy, of Kingsport and Dale Harr of Russellville, Tenn.; and three grandchildren, Laura Nottingham, Kelly Martin and George Harr. Also surviving are four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Lucille Beddingfield of Durham, N.C., and Mescal Loggans of Kingsport. East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Harr family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 2, 2001
HARR, LUTIE McCONNELL BLOUNTVILLE -- Graveside service for Mrs. Lutie McConnell Harr will be 2 p.m. Sunday in East Lawn Memorial Park in the Garden of Everlasting III. Mrs. Harr, 90, of Greystone Health Care Center, went to be with the Lord Thursday, May 31, 2001, at Indian Path Medical Center, after a period of declining health. East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Harr family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 3, 2001
HATCHER, C. M. "JACK" C.M. "Jack" Hatcher, 81, of 2253 Bullock Hollow Rd., Bristol, Tenn., died Tuesday, June 19, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol and a son of the late Earl and Hattie Sharpe Hatcher. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Sybil Hatcher. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, where he received the American Theatre Ribbon, EAME Campaign Ribbon with one Bronze Star, Expert Infantry Badge, Combat Infantryman Badge, Good Conduct Medal and Purple Heart. In the l960s, he coached Little League baseball for South Holston Ruritan. He attended Hickory Tree Baptist Church. He was the owner of Hatcher Candy Company. Survivors include two sons, Michael B. "Mike" Hatcher and his wife, Pat Hatcher, of Bristol, Tenn., and Tony L. Hatcher of Bristol, Va.; two sisters, Dorothy Mann and Bonnie Phipps, both of Bristol, Tenn.; one brother, Carl B. Hatcher of Bristol, Tenn.; special daughter-in-law, Belinda Hatcher; four grandchildren, Cody B. Hatcher, Jody K. Hatcher, Shannon E. Hatcher and Mrs. Toni Smith; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum in Glenwood Cemetery with the Rev. William T. Arnold officiating. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Honor Guard from Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Phil Thompson Jr., Henry Cook, George Mann and Tim Gross. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Weaver Funeral Home or any time at the residence, 2253 Bullock Hollow Rd., Bristol, Tenn. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 21, 2001
HATCHER, C. M. "JACK" The funeral service for C.M. "Jack" Hatcher will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum in Glenwood Cemetery with the Rev. William T. Arnold officiating. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Honor Guard from Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Phil Thompson Jr., Henry Cook, George Mann and Tim Gross. Mr. Hatcher, 81, of 2253 Bullock Hollow Rd., Bristol, Tenn., died Tuesday, June 19, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 22, 2001
HAYES, REVA M. HOPKINS Reva M. Hopkins Hayes, 77, of 100 Moore St., Bristol, Va., passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, June 5, 2001, at her residence. Born in the Hickory Tree Community of Sullivan County on Sept. 9, 1923, a daughter of the late James Robert and Stella Keaton Hopkins, she had resided in Daytona Beach, Fla., for 10 years before returning to Bristol last September. Mrs. Hayes was a self-employed caregiver. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Hayes was preceded in death by her first husband, Glenn Feathers; her second husband, Roger Reed; and her third husband, Fred Hayes; a daughter, Linda Zink; a granddaughter, Savannah Reed; and a great-granddaughter, Jasmine Wiemert. Survivors include four sons, Tom Feathers of Bristol, Tenn., Roger Reed of East Hampton, Mass., Danny Reed of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Tim Reed of Knoxville, Tenn.; three daughters, Norma Venable of Bristol, Tenn., and Judy Edwards and Karen O'Brien, both of Beeville, Texas; 21 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the organization of the donor's choice. A memorial service will be conducted at a later date. Arrangements are by Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 7, 2001
HAYES, REVA M. HOPKINS A memorial service for Reva M. Hopkins Hayes, 77, formerly of 100 Moore St., Bristol, Va., who died unexpectedly Tuesday, June 5, 2001, will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, June 23, 2001, at Belle Meadows Baptist Church, 1317 Weaver Pike, Bristol, Tenn. The Rev. Wayne Halleck, the Rev. Stephen Playl and Bill Venable will officiate. The family will receive friends following the services at the residence of a daughter, Norma Venable, 204 Hemlock Rd., Bristol, Tenn. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the organization of the donor's choice. Arrangements are by Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 23, 2001
HAYES, SAVANNAH V. STALLARD Graveside services for Savannah V. Stallard Hayes will be conducted on Friday at 2 p.m. at Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Hayes, 93, of 1814 Anderson St., Bristol, Tenn., died on May 30, 2001, at Cambridge House. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 1, 2001
HENDERSHOT, MARTA DARLENE CAMPBELL Funeral services for Marta Darlene Campbell Hendershot will be conducted at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 17, 2001, in Rock Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Bud Crusenberry and Rev. Eddie Crusenberry officiating. Burial will follow in the Leonard Family Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Shannon Leonard, Scott Leonard, Darrell Leonard, Billy Leonard, Wayne Greenway and Henry Chapman. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Weaver Funeral Home. Mrs. Hendershot, 39, of Bristol, Tenn., went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, June 13, 2001, at her residence. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, employed with Kroger and a member of Rock Hill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Howard Leonard. Survivors include: husband, James M. Hendershot of Bristol, Tenn.; daughter, Brittney Campbell of Bristol, Tenn.; son, Brandon Campbell of Bristol, Tenn.: mother and stepfather, Shirley Jean Leonard and Paul Leonard of Bristol, Tenn.; two brothers, Mark Leonard and Howard Leonard, both of Bristol, Tenn.; sister, Debbie Hoskins of Bluff City; and two nieces. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 16, 2001
HENDERSHOT, MARTA DARLENE CAMPBELL Funeral services for Marta Darlene Campbell Hendershot will be conducted at 11 a.m. Sunday, June 17, 2001, in Rock Hill Baptist Church with Rev. Bud Crusenberry and Rev. Eddie Crusenberry officiating. Burial will follow in the Leonard Family Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Shannon Leonard, Scott Leonard, Darrell Leonard, Billy Leonard, Wayne Greenway and Henry Chapman. Mrs. Hendershot, 39, of Bristol, Tenn., went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, June 13, 2001, at her residence. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 17, 2001
HILLARD, RAYMIE JOSEPH FRANKLIN Raymie Joseph Franklin Hilliard, 25, of 1441 Georgia Ave., Bristol, Tenn., died Tuesday, June 26, 2001. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. He was a 1994 graduate of Tennessee High School and coach and owner of DA-Click Softball Team. He was a silent partner with his dad at A & B Used Cars and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors are: fiancee, Nichole Trump; parents, Raymond S. and Nancy E. Dayton Hilliard; maternal grandfather, Fred F. Cox; paternal grandmother, Helen Jones; and several cousins, aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, June 28, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eddie Crusenberry officiating. The committal will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the graveside in the Crumley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Josh Perry, Thad Carter, Eric Eades, David Landore, Jarod Montgomery, James Daggs, Chad Blevins and Harry Anderson. Honorary pallbearers will be uncles and cousins. The family and friends will leave Weaver Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. Friday to go in procession to the cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Thursday at Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 28, 2001
HILLARD, RAYMIE JOSEPH FRANKLIN The committal for Raymie Joseph Franklin Hilliard will be at 11 a.m. Friday at the graveside in the Crumley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Josh Perry, Thad Carter, Eric Eades, David Landore, Jarod Montgomery, James Daggs, Chad Blevins and Harry Anderson. Honorary pallbearers will be uncles and cousins. The family and friends will leave Weaver Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. Friday to go in procession to the cemetery. Mr. Hilliard, 25, of 1441 Georgia Ave., Bristol, Tenn., died Tuesday, June 26, 2001. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 29, 2001
HOLMAN, BARBARA JO. Barbara Jo Holman, 54, of 2125 Westfield St., Bristol, Va., died Friday, June 8, 2001, in Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. Mrs. Holman was a native of Boone County, W.Va., but had lived in the Bristol area for many years, and was a practicing nurse for the past 18 years. She had battled cancer for the past 11 months and had attended Dismal Holiness Pentecostal Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Burlin Joseph Wheeler. Survivors include her husband, Henry Holman; one daughter, Melissa L. Marshall of Salisbury, NC; one son, Brian Todd Wheeler of Bristol, Tenn.; her mother, Lola A. Cook of Bristol, Va.; one sister, Brenda Perrine of Athens, Tenn.; six brothers, Jerry L. Cook of Hickory, NC, Howard Cook Jr. of Oakwood, Va., Jesse J. Cook of Pompano Beach, Fla., Dan R. Cook of Sunrise, Fla., Ronnie L. Cook of Leesburg, Fla., and Michael D. Cook of Vonore, Tenn. Also surviving are four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, June 11, 2001, in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ancil Childress officiating. Burial will follow in the Clinch Valley Memorial Park in Richlands. Her brothers will serve as pallbearers, Jerry L. Cook,. Howard Cook Jr., Jesse J. Cook, Dan R. Cook, Ronnie L. Cook and Michael D. Cook. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Sunday, June 10, 2001, in the Akard Funeral Home Chapel. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@3wave.com. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Holman. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 10, 2001
HOLMAN, BARBARA JO Funeral services for Barbara Jo Holman will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, June 11, 2001, in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ancil Childress officiating. Burial will follow in Clinch Valley Memorial Park in Richlands. Her brothers will serve as pallbearers: Jerry L. Cook, Howard Cook Jr., Jesse J. Cook, Dan R. Cook, Ronnie L. Cook and Michael D. Cook. E- mail condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@3wave.com. Mrs. Holman, 54, of 2125 Westfield St., Bristol, Va., died Friday, June 8, 2001, in Medical College of Virginia in Richmond. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Holman. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 11, 2001
HOWARD, FRANCES A "COOKIE" Frances A. "Cookie" Howard, 58, of 820 Maple St., Bristol, Va., died Wednesday, June 20, in the Bristol Regional Wellmont Hospice House. She was of the Protestant faith and a member of New Hope Baptist Church, where she was a member of the Pastors Aide Society, the Missionary Department, Women's Choir, Senior Choir, Unity Choir and Ada B Circle. She attended Slater High School and was a retired employee of People, Inc., where she was a teacher in the Headstart Program. Survivors: sons, Clifton (Sandi) Howard and Reggie Russaw Sr.; daughters, Christina Houston and Sharon (Mike) Williams; brother, Kenneth Wayne (Thelma) Gammon; four grandchildren; one aunt, Mrs. Lelia White; five nephews; and one niece. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, June 23, 2001, at the New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. W.J. Reid officiating. Burial will be in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Family visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Friday at Robinson Mortuary and other times friends may call at the home of daughter, Sharon Williams, 804 7th St., Bristol, Tenn. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, Inc. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 22, 2001
HOWARD, FRANCES A. "COOKIE" Funeral services for Frances A. "Cookie" Howard will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, June 23, 2001, at the New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. W.J. Reid officiating. Burial will be in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Mrs. Howard, 58, of 820 Maple St., Bristol, Va., died Wednesday, June 20, in the Bristol Regional Wellmont Hospice House. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary Inc. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 23, 2001
JOHNSON, HAROLD C. "CURLEY" Harold C. "Curley" Johnson, 71, of 1628 Long Crescent Rd., Bristol, Va., went to be with the Lord unexpectedly Saturday, June 9, 2001, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. Born in Bristol on Nov. 4, 1929, a son of the late Herbert F. Johnson Sr. and Mary Lee Hensley Johnson Jessee, he had lived in the Bristol/Mendota area most of his life. He was a graduate of Virginia High School and received a bachelor's degree in 1956 from King College. Mr. Johnson was an Air Force veteran of the Korean conflict. He retired in 1991 as manager of the Virginia Employment Commission, but still worked there as a part-time employee. Mr. Johnson was a member and deacon of the Open Door Baptist Church, where he sang in the choir and was president of the Senior's Group. He was a member of the Woodmen of the World. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by one brother, Herbert F. Johnson Jr. Survivors include his wife of 43 years, Frances Bray Johnson of the home; and one niece. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2001, in the chapel of Weaver Funeral Home. Pastor Thomas Thacker will officiate. Burial will follow graveside services at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Glenwood Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Burnett, George Trivett, Robert Hicks, Ronnie Worley, Carroll Sisk and Danny Hartley. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home and at other hours at the residence. The family suggests that those wishing may make memorial contributions to the Open Door Baptist Church. P. O. Box 16734, Bristol, VA 24209-6734. Arrangements are by Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 11, 2001
JOHNSON, HAROLD C. "CURLEY" Funeral services for Harold C. "Curley" Johnson will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, June 12, 2001, in the chapel of Weaver Funeral Home. Pastor Thomas Thacker will officiate. Music will be provided by the Open Door Baptist Church Choir, Bill Worley, Director. Burial will follow graveside services at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Glenwood Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Burnett, George Trivett, Robert Hicks, Ronnie Worley, Carroll Sisk and Danny Bartlett. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home and at other hours at the residence. The family suggests that those wishing may make memorial contributions to the Open Door Baptist Church, P. O. Box 16734, Bristol, VA 24209-6734. Mr. Johnson, 71, of 1628 Long Crescent Rd., Bristol, Va., went to be with the Lord unexpectedly Saturday, June 9, 2001, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are by Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 12, 2001
JOHNSON, JOHN E. John E. Johnson, 63, 727 Edgemont Ave., Bristol, Tenn., died Monday, June 4, 2001, at Bristol Nursing Home. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, the son of Thelma L. Epperson Johnson and the late John C. Johnson. He was a retired employee of Hutton Electric Co., a member of the American Legion Hacklerwood Post 145 and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Margie L. Johnson; two sons, Jeffery Johnson and Michael Danser ; his mother, Thelma L. Epperson Johnson; sister, Charlotte Wallace; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 6, 2001, at the graveside in the National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn., with Rev. Jimmy Epperson officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Alfred Harkleroad and Dr. Thomas Green. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Weaver Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 5, 2001
JOHNSON, JOHN E. John E. Johnson, 63, 727 Edgemont Ave., Bristol, Tenn., died Monday, June 4, 2001, at Bristol Nursing Home. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, the son of Thelma L. Epperson Johnson and the late Edgar C. Johnson. He was a retired employee of Hutton Electric Co., a member of the American Legion Hacklerwood Post 145 and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Margie L. Johnson; two sons, Jeffery Johnson and Michael Danser; his mother, Thelma L. Epperson Johnson; sister, Mrs. Hansel (Charlotte) Wallace; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, June 6, 2001, at the graveside in the National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn., with Rev. Jimmy Epperson officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Alfred Harkleroad and Dr. Thomas Green. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to Weaver Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p. m. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 6, 2001
JOHNSON, LAURA ANNABELLE BOLLING Laura Annabelle "Ann" Bolling Johnson, 77, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 21, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born Nov. 11, 1923, and was a daughter of the late Mildred Mabe Bolling and Abe Bolling. She was a native and lifelong resident of Bristol, Va., where she was residing at the time of her death. She was a former employee of Grey Hosiery Mill and Electrolux. Survivors include her husband of 50 years, Bernard Franklin Johnson; two daughters, Mary Ann Brungart-Jones of Princeton, NJ, and Patrice Elizabeth Butler of Beaufort, SC; a sister, Marie Jones of Elizabethton, Tenn.; a brother, Jerry Bolling of Raleigh, NC; two granddaughters, Laura Stokes and Elizabeth Brungart; two grandsons, Matthew Butler and Joshua Butler; and one great-grandson, Jesse Stokes. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Johnson was preceded in death by two sisters, Florence Flick and Violet Bolling Goodson; and four brothers, Edward "Bud" Bolling, Bill Bolling, Abe Bolling Jr. and George Bolling. The funeral service will be conducted at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon, June 23, 2001, in Blevins Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Cass Farrior officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Matthew Stokes, Matthew Butler, Joshua Butler, Don Ashley, Gary Johnson and E. Steward Butler Jr. Joe Davis will be an honorary pallbearer. A private viewing for family will be held at Blevins Funeral Home from 7 until 8 Friday evening. Mrs. Johnson will lie in state for public viewing at Blevins Funeral Home from 2-2:50 p.m. Saturday prior to the service. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Johnson have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail at blevins@funeral-plans.com. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 22, 2001
JOHNSON, LAURA ANNABELLE "ANN" BOLLING The funeral service for Laura Annabelle "Ann" Bolling Johnson will be conducted at 3 o'clock Saturday afternoon, June 23, 2001, in Blevins Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Cass Farrior officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Matthew Stokes, Matthew Butler, Joshua Butler, Don Ashley, Gary Johnson and E. Steward Butler Jr. Joe Davis will be an honorary pallbearer. Mrs. Johnson will lie in state for public viewing at Blevins Funeral Home from 2-2:50 p.m. Saturday prior to the service. Mrs. Johnson, 77, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 21, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Johnson have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail at blevins@funeral-plans.com. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 23, 2001
JONES, ERNEST W. Mr. Ernest W. Jones, 61, of Bristol, Va., died Sunday, June 24, 2001, in the Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Abingdon, had lived in Bristol, Va., most of his life and attended the Highland Chapel Church. Mr. Jones was a member of the M.M. Martin Masonic Blue Lodge in Tennessee, and the York Masonic Lodge 12 in Virginia. He was a member of the Knoxville Scottish Rite Body and the Jericho Temple Shrine Club. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Price Jones; two sons, Allen Jones, Bristol, Tenn., and Glen Norris, Bluff City; three daughters, Dianne Anders, Bristol, Va., Sandy McCall, Bristol, Va., and Nina Davis, Bluff City; brothers, Carl Jones, Piney Flats and Henry Jones, Bristol, Tenn.; grandchildren, Crystal Jackson, Bobbie Jo McDavid, Jessica McCall and Sophia Lyn Jones; great-grandchildren, Michelle Widner, Molly McDavid, Morgan McDavid, Robert Kenny "Bubba" Hahn. The funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, June 26, 2001, at 7 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with Bill Merritt and Rev. Don Stanley officiating. The M.M. Martin Blue Lodge will conduct Masonic services Tuesday at the beginning of the funeral service. Committal services and burial will be conducted Wednesday, June 27, 2001, at 2 p.m. in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Jericho Temple Roadrunner Unit, P. O. Box 5548, Kingsport, TN 37663. The family will receive friends following the service on Tuesday evening. Family and friends may assemble at the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday for the procession to the cemetery. Farris Funeral Service, Abingdon, is serving the family of Mr. Ernest W. Jones. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 25, 2001
JONES, ERNEST W. Committal services and burial for Mr. Ernest W. Jones will be conducted Wednesday, June 27, 2001, at 2 p.m. in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Jimmy Price, Adam McDavid, Billy Shaffer, Mike Shepherd, Robert Norris, Jim Davis, Junior Shepherd and Ronald Norris. Honroary pallbarers will be Bob Carver, Johnny Humphrey, Jack Hill and Dick Allan. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Jericho Temple Roadrunner Unit, P. O. Box 5548, Kingsport, TN 37663. Family and friends may assemble at the funeral home at 1:30 p.m. Wednesday for the procession to the cemetery. Mr. Jones, 61, of Bristol, Va., died Sunday, June 24, 2001, in the Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. Farris Funeral Service, Abingdon, is serving the family of Mr. Ernest W. Jones. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 27, 2001
KESTNER, ANGEL LEIGH SALTVILLE -- Angel Leigh Kestner, 27, died Thursday, June 7, 2001, at home. Our family was blessed with a beautiful "Angel." But we were merely borrowing her until the Lord called her home. Survivors: children, twins Kent Gregory and Adrianna Leigh Kestner of the home; father of the twins, Chris Kestner; parents, Denny and Linda Carroll of Saltville; sister, Amber Norris of Chilhowie; brother, Chad Carroll of Saltville; maternal grandparents, Charles E. Haga of Saltville and Charlie and Patsy Robins of Meadowview; paternal grandparents, Laurie Martin of Saltville and Robert and Arlene Carroll of Douglas, Ala. She was preceded in death by maternal grandmother, Evelyn Haga. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 11, 2001, at 11 a.m. at D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with the Rev. Steve Turner officiating. Interment will follow at Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 9, 2001
KILGORE, MARY SENEKER Mary Seneker Kilgore, 94, a former resident of Bristol, Tenn., died Friday, June 8, 2001, in Grace HealthCare in Abingdon. She had been a lifelong resident of Bristol and was a daughter of the late John S. and Lula Staubus Seneker. She was the widow of E.W. Kilgore and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Frances Knox Howington. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Patricia Ann Denton of Abingdon; son, Hugh Kilgore of Bristol, Tenn.; and sisters, Rita Dirkson of San Jose, Calif., and Teresa Blake of Eureka, Calif. Also surviving are eight grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 8 p.m. Sunday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday in Weaver Funeral Home. Graveside services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday in Shelby Hills Cemetery. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 9, 2001
KILGORE, MARY SENEKER Funeral services for Mary Seneker Kilgore will be conducted 8 p.m. Sunday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Stan Green and Rev. Dave Charlton officiating. Pallbearers will be grandchildren and great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday in Weaver Funeral Home. Graveside services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday in Shelby Hills Cemetery. Mrs. Kilgore, 94, a former resident of Bristol, Tenn., died Friday, June 8, 2001, in Grace HealthCare in Abingdon. Mrs. Kilgore was preceded in death by one great-grandson. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 10, 2001
KILGORE, MARY SENEKER Graveside services for Mary Seneker Kilgore will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday in Shelby Hills Cemetery. Mrs. Kilgore, 94, a former resident of Bristol, Tenn., died Friday, June 8, 2001, in Grace HealthCare in Abingdon. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 11, 2001
LEONARD, ELIZABETH ANN The funeral service for Elizabeth Ann Leonard will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday at Calvary Bible Church with the Rev. Oscar Edwards and the Rev. Robert Howard officiating. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Sonny Hagy, Larry Cunningham, Terry Cunningham, Chad Cunningham, Junior Harless, Barry Harless, Chris Leonard and Mark Moore. Honorary pallbearers will be nephews. Memorial contributions may be sent to Calvary Bible Church, 19872 Benhams Rd., Bristol, VA 24202. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Weaver Funeral Home. Mrs. Leonard, 61, of Bristol, Va., died Monday, June 4, 2001, at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol and a daughter of the late Sanford and Alpha Bea Whittaker Harless. She was the widow of Herschel Leonard and preceded in death by a son, Jeff Leonard; and two brothers, Harold Harless and Bill Harless. She was a member of Calvary Bible Church. Survivors include three daughters, Sherry Hoss, Rita Reed and Tammy Stinnette, all of Bristol, Va.; five sons, Wade Leonard, David Leonard, Danny Leonard, Mike Leonard and Travis Leonard, all of Bristol, Va.; two sisters, Marie Cunningham of Mendota, Va., and Linda Moore of Bristol, Va.; two brothers, Jim Harless and Mack Harless, both of Bristol, Va.; and 14 grandchildren. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 6, 2001
LEONARD, ELIZABETH ANN The funeral service for Elizabeth Ann Leonard will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday at Calvary Bible Church with the Rev. Oscar Edwards and the Rev. Robert Howard officiating. Burial will follow in Walnut Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Sonny Hagy, Larry Cunningham, Terry Cunningham, Chad Cunningham, Junior Harless, Barry Harless, Chris Leonard and Mark Moore. Honorary pallbearers will be nephews. Memorial contributions may be sent to Calvary Bible Church, 19872 Benhams Rd., Bristol, VA 24202. Mrs. Leonard, 61, of Bristol, Va., died Monday, June 4, 2001, at her home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 7, 2001
LEONARD, GENE ANTIOCH, Ill. -- Graveside services for Gene Leonard will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 3, 2001, at Gum Hill Cemetery with Rev. Dennis Burnette officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Bud Rimer, Paul Harris, Ernest Leonard, Ralph Leonard, Wayne Hughes and Bobby McCracken. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Saturday at Akard Funeral Home or any other time at the home of his sister, Carol Wingate, 1501 Kentucky Ave., Bristol, Tenn. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@3wave.com. Mr. Leonard, 67, formerly of Bristol, Va., died Wednesday, May 30, 2001, in Northern Illinois Medical Center. He was a native of Bristol, Va., but had lived in Antioch for many years. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Antioch Baptist Church. He was a retired employee of U.S. Steel. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Nannie Leonard; two sisters, Maxine McCracken and Havaline Sproles; three brothers, Warran Leonard, Calvin Leonard and Kyle Leonard; and one granddaughter, Angelica Dixon. Survivors include his wife, Mickey Leonard; one son, Tommy Dixon of Milwaukee; two granddaughters, Emily and Zoe Dixon of Milwaukee; one brother, Guy Leonard of Antioch; one sister, Carol Wingate of Bristol, Tenn.; one uncle and aunt, Sam and Minnie McCracken of Bristol, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Leonard. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 2, 2001
LEONARD, GENE ANTIOCH, Ill. -- Graveside services for Gene Leonard will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 3, 2001, at Gum Hill Cemetery with Rev. Dennis Burnette officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Bud Rimer, Paul Harris, Ernest Leonard, Ralph Leonard, Wayne Hughes and Bobby McCracken. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh\N3wave.com. Mr. Leonard, 67, formerly of Bristol, Va., died Wednesday, May 30, 2001, in Northern Illinois Medical Center. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Leonard. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 3, 2001
LEONARD, ORBIN EARL Orbin Earl Leonard, 88, of 7464 Rich Valley Rd., Bristol, Va., died Monday, June 11, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and the son of the late Martin and Rosa Worley Leonard. He was a retired wood worker and a member of Benhams Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Viola Sproles Leonard; two daughters, Mrs. Christine Leonard Jackson and her husband, Bobby J. Jackson, and Mrs. Edith Jackson and her husband, Arlen R. Jackson, all of Bristol, Va.; four grandchildren, Kevin D. Jackson, Randall L. "Randy" Jackson, Arlen E. "Gene" Jackson and Karen D. Jackson; six great-grandchildren, Byron Jackson, Brittney Jackson, Amanda Jackson, Christopher E. Jackson, Jessica M. Jackson and Holly E. Jackson; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Charles Sherffey, the Rev. Howard Leonard and the Rev. Jeff Keene officiating. Burial will follow in Susong Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert Leonard, Stanley Ratliff, W. D. Ratliff, Lonnie Ratliff, Gene Jackson and Ralph Dean. Honorary pallbearers will be V.C. Hartsock, Maynard Clifton, J. D. Barrett, Ralph Hughes, Dr. Charles Bolick and the staff of 4-West at Bristol Regional Medical Center. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 12, 2001
LEONARD, ORBIN EARL The funeral service for Orbin Earl Leonard will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Charles Sherffey, the Rev. Howard Leonard and the Rev. Jeff Keene officiating. Burial will follow in Susong Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert Leonard, Stanley Ratliff, W. D. Ratliff, Lonnie Ratliff, Gene Jackson and Ralph Dean. Honorary pallbearers will be V.C. Hartsock, Maynard Clifton, J. D. Barrett, Ralph Hughes, Dr. Charles Bolick and the staff of 4-West at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Leonard, 88, of 7464 Rich Valley Rd., Bristol, Va., died Monday, June 11, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 13, 2001
LEONARD, RANDALL E. WOODBRIDGE, Va. -- The funeral service for Randall E. Leonard will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 16th, at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery with the Rev. Emmitt Wilson officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. The family will receive friends from 7-8:30 p.m. Friday at Blevins Funeral Home. Mr. Leonard, 49, died Tuesday, June 12, 2001, at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC. He was born Dec. 9, 1951, and was a son of Lois McConnell Leonard and the late R. Kenneth Leonard. He was a native of Bristol and had been a resident of Woodbridge for 23 years. Randall was a graduate of VPI and a longtime employee of the U.S. Army at Ft. Belvoir. In addition to his mother, survivors include one sister, Rebecca L. McMurry of Raleigh, NC; two brothers, Robert C. Leonard of Bristol, Va., and Gale W. Leonard of Abingdon; two sisters-in-law, Janet and Joan Leonard; one brother-in-law, Mack McMurry; four nieces, Casie, Lauren, Madeline and Hannah; and one nephew, Robert Preston Leonard. Arrangements especially for Mr. Leonard have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at blevins@funeral-plans.com. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 15, 2001
LEONARD, RANDALL WOODBRIDGE, Va. -- The funeral service for Randall E. Leonard will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 16, at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery with the Rev. Emmitt Wilson officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Heart Association. Mr. Leonard, 49, died Tuesday, June 12, 2001, at Washington Hospital Center in Washington, DC Arrangements especially for Mr. Leonard have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at blevins@funeral-plans.com. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 16, 2001
LIVINGSTON, EARL LESTER Earl Lester Livingston, beloved husband and father, died on Tuesday, June 26, 2001, at NHC, Bristol, Va. He was 87 years old. Born on June 25, 1914, in Scott County, Va., to the late Abraham and Callie Livingston. Mr. Livingston was raised in Blackwater, Va. He married Vada Dolly Willis on Nov. 28, 1936. He was a retired employee of Klopman Industries and a member of North Bristol Baptist Church. Surviving besides his widow are: daughters, Helen L. Harrington and Callie L. Bowery; four grandchildren, Timothy Daniel Harrington, Beth Anne Leonard, Callie Renee Emmert and Dolly Mae Terlizzi; three great-grandchildren, Cody and Eli Leonard and Caleb Emmert; sister, Carrie Weatherly of Jacksonville Beach, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. Also among his surviving children are the pallbearers, Bill Harrington, Doug Bowery, Joe Leonard, Roncie Emmert and Eric Terlizzi. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Gary Montgomery, Rev. Donald Page and Rev. John Sarver officiating. Committal services will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. at Mountain View Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers include: Calvin "Butch" Parks, Walker Parks, Walter "Sonny" Barnett, Ed Eades, Ray Rector and the Men's Bible Class at North Bristol Baptist Church. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 1-2 p.m. prior to the service. The family wishes to thank Dr. Fred Greear, 4 West at Bristol Regional Medical Center, 2nd floor staff and therapy department at NHC for care and support given during Mr. Livingston's brief illness. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial gifts be made to North Bristol Baptist Church, 46 Church St., Bristol, Va. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 28, 2001
LIVINGSTON, EARL LESTER Committal services for Earl Lester Livingston will be held on Friday at 10 a.m. at Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers: Bill Harrington, Doug Bowery, Joe Leonard, Roncie Emmert and Eric Terlizzi. Honorary pallbearers include: Calvin "Butch" Parks, Walker Parks, Walter "Sonny" Barnett, Ed Eades, Ray Rector and the Men's Bible Class at North Bristol Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial gifts be made to North Bristol Baptist Church, 46 Church St., Bristol, Va. Mr. Livingston died on Tuesday, June 26, 2001, at NHC, Bristol, Va. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 29, 2001
LONG, RONALD LEONARD KINSPORT -- Ronald Leonard Long II, 30, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, June 19, 2001, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center emergency room as the result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and a son of Ronald Leonard Long, Kingsport and Brenda Lou Powers, Nickelsville, Va. He was a 1990 graduate of Daniel Boone High School. He was employed by Virginia Sealing Products. He attended Rogersville Baptist Temple. In addition to his parents, surviving are his loving wife, Tammy Smith Long of the home; one daughter, Anna Joyce Doss of the home; one son, Jerry Matthew Long of the home; one sister, Vanessa Rene Long of Kingsport; and one brother, Jason Long of Kingsport. Calling hours will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday at East Lawn Funeral Home and other times at the home of Mike and Becki Sheets and Jason Long of 213 Liberty Church Rd., Kingsport. Funeral service will be 7 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Barry Rackley officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mary Barker, organist, and the Lee Smith Singers. Graveside service will be Friday at 11 a.m. in East Lawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be family and friends. East Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 21, 2001
MANUEL, MILDRED LEE FRYE Mildred Lee Frye Manuel, 73, of Bristol, Tenn., went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 29, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. She was a native of Saltville and had made her home in Bristol most of her life. She was a daughter of the late Sam and Elizabeth Surber Frye. She was the widow of Oscar Manuel Sr. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Michael Malone. She had retired from Bristol Regional Medical Center as food service supervisor after 29 years of service. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church and the Willing Workers Sunday School Class. Survivors include three daughters, Shirley Malone of Elizabethton, Liz Shortt of Bristol, Tenn., and Donna Favor, of Bristol, Tenn.; three sons, Oscar Manuel Jr. of Powell, Tenn., Sam Manuel of Bristol, Tenn., and Ronnie Manuel of Bluff City; one sister, Jeanine Mudd of Bristol, Tenn.; one brother, Tob Frye of Cleveland, Tenn.; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Austin Cook and Dr. Howard Robinson officiating. The committal service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Chapel of Memories in Mountain View Cemetery. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steve Manuel, Christina Vaught, Angie Page, Ronnie Sneed Jr., Jessica Manuel, Samantha Manuel, Kimerly Manuel, Megan Puckett and Max Puckett. Honorary pallbearers will be Red Blackburn, Eugene Malone, Mark Favor, Eddie Smith, Dennis Frye and Don Turner. The family will receive friends at Weaver Funeral Home from 6-8 p.m. Saturday. Family and friends will meet at Weaver Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. Sunday to go in procession to the cemetery. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 30, 2001
MARSHALL, HAZEL R. SALTVILLE -- Mrs. Hazel R. Marshall, 69, died Monday, June 4, 2001, in the Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a member of the Madam Russell Methodist Church and a retired teacher's aide with Smyth Co