BRISTOL HERALD COURIER Nov 2001

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BRISTOL HERALD COURIER Nov 2001

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ALFORD, WALTER CECIL Walter Cecil Alford, 83, of 1221 Sugar Hollow Drive, Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, in Wellmont Hospice House. He was a native of Sullivan County and a son of the late James and Mary Blevins Alford. He had a great love for the outdoors, hunting, fishing and working with his hands. He was proprietor of Alford Builders, a farmer and, during World War II, worked in Glen L. Martin Aricraft factory. Survivors include his wife, Louise Boughers Alford; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Jerry Morrell of Kingsport, Charlotte and Billy Joe James and Janet and Carl Rhymer, all of Bristol, Tenn., and Devone and Randy Campbell of Bristol, Va.; son and daughter-in-law, James Eugene and Joyce Alford of Bristol, Tenn.; heart-recipient daughter, Sharon Menier of Cuyahaga Fall, Okla., special nephew, Dwight Boyd of Bristol, Tenn., brother and sister-in-law, Robert and Etta Alford of Bristol, Tenn.; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a daughter and son-in-law, Reba and Dennis Edmondson; sister, Beulah Boyd; and brothers, Clifton Alford, Lester Alford, Oscar Alford and Worley Alford. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Ministers Ken Kerner, William Brown and Jim Crews officiating. Burial will follow in Shipley Cemetery. Pallbearers, Benny James, Jamie Alford, Brandon Alford, Travis Campbell, Curtis Rhymer, Nathan Morrell, Neal Morrell, Ned Morrell, Todd Smith, Travis Bentley, Mark Weaver and Phil Nixon. Honorary pallbearers, Jennifer Trent, Candy Smith, Pam Rhymer, Missy Delaney, Melondy Campbell, Mindy Campbell, Nickie Bentley, Carla Stigall, Cass Farrior, Dewey Williams, Sam Haynes, John Tony, Paul Favor, Carl Jackson, Don Wade and Dr. Andrew Brockmyre. Memorials may be made to Mountain M. T. Donor Service, 110 Klm Dr., Suite 1, Gray, TN 76182-9986 or Life Outreach International, P. O. Box 982000, Ft. Worth, TX 76182-9986 or Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620 or Central Holston Christian Church, 261 Sand Bar Road, Bristol, TN 37620. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 2, 2001

ALFORD, WALTER CECIL Funeral services for Walter Cecil Alford will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Ministers Ken Kerner, William Brown and Jim Crews officiating. Burial will follow in Shipley Cemetery. Pallbearers, Benny James, Jamie Alford, Brandon Alford, Travis Campbell, Curtis Rhymer, Nathan Morrell, Neal Morrell, Ned Morrell, Todd Smith, Travis Bentley, Mark Weaver and Phil Nixon. Honorary pallbearers, Jennifer Trent, Candy Smith, Pam Rhymer, Missy Delaney, Melondy Campbell, Mindy Campbell, Nickie Bentley, Carla Stigall, Cass Farrior, Dewey Williams, Sam Haynes, John Tony, Paul Favor, Carl Jackson, Don Wade and Dr. Andrew Brockmyre. Memorials may be made to Mountain M.T. Donor Service, 110 Klm Drive, Suite 1, Gray, TN 76182-9986 or Life Outreach International, PO Box 982000, Ft. Worth, TX 76182-9986 or Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620 or Central Holston Christian Church, 261 Sand Bar Road, Bristol, TN 37620. Mr. Alford, 83, of 1221 Sugar Hollow Drive, Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, in Wellmont Hospice House. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 3, 2001

ALLEN, DOROTHY SUE Dorothy Sue Allen, 92, a former resident of Bristol, died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001, in Kennesaw, Ga. She was a native of Bristol, Va., daughter of the late John Preston and Anna Cantrell Vernon. While in Bristol, she attended Euclid Avenue Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Kelly B. Keesling and Floyd P. Allen. Survivors include daughters, Nancy K. Brickey, Waynesville, NC, Patsy K. Carrier, Kennesaw, and Kitty K. McBride, Louisville, Ky.; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in Glenwood Cemetery with Rev. Niles Kitzmiller officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 until 11 a.m. Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home. Pallbearers: Glen Brickey, John (Bobby) Carrier, Charles McBride, Robbie Carrier, Allan Hughes and Robbie Borders. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD CORUIER NOV. 26, 2001

ALLEN, DOROTHY KEESLING Graveside services for Dorothy Keesling Allen will be conducted 11:30 a.m. Wednesday in Glenwood Cemetery with Rev. Niles Kitzmiller officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 until 11 a.m. Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home. Pallbearers: Glen Brickey, John (Bobby) Carrier, Charles McBride, Robbie Carrier, Allan Hughes and Robbie Borders. Mrs. Allen, 92, a former resident of Bristol, died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001, in Kennesaw, Ga. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD CORUIER NOV. 27, 2001

ARRANTS, ROBBIE THOMAS BLUFF CITY -- Robbie Thomas Arrants died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001, in Montgomery County Nursing Home in Clarksville, Tenn. She was a lifelong resident of Bluff City and the daughter of the late Reed H. Thomas Sr. and Ressie Darr Bryant Thomas. She was a retired employee of Holston Ordinance in Kingsport. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henderson B. Arrants. She is survived by her daughter, Toni Spears Bryan and her husband, Dr. Eugene Bryan of Clarksville, Tenn.; two granddaughters, Tracy Bryan White and her husband Dr. Steve White, of Clarksville and Stephanie Bryan Huber and her husband Craig Huber, of Marina Del Rey, Calif.; two great-grandsons, Bryson and Brady White, both of Clarksville; two nieces, Candy Phelps of Bluff City and Mona Beverly of Knoxville; one nephew, Reed Walter Rutherford of Bluff City; and two sisters-in-law, Laura J. Thomas and Helen W. Thomas, both of Bluff City. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 o'clock Saturday morning, Nov. 17, 2001, at Glenwood Cemetery with Dr. Charles A. Burdeshaw officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home Friday. The family requests that expressions of sympathy may be in the form of contributions made to their favorite charity. Condolences to the family may be sent via e-mail to oakley-cook@funeral-plans.com. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Arrants were made by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 15, 2001
ARRANTS, ROBBIE THOMAS BLUFF CITY -- The funeral service for Robbie Thomas Arrants will be conducted at 11 o'clock Saturday morning, Nov. 17, 2001, at Glenwood Cemetery with Dr. Charles A. Burdeshaw officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home Friday. The family requests that expressions of sympathy may be in the form of contributions made to a favorite charity. Condolences to the family may be sent via e-mail to oakley-cook@funeral-plans.com. Mr. Arrants died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001, in Montgomery County Nursing Home in Clarksville, Tenn. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Arrants were made by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 16, 2001

BAKER, EUNICE B. Eunice B. Baker, 70, died Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001, after suffering a heart attack. She was born on Feb. 27, 1931, in Sullivan County, where she lived her entire life. Ms. Baker devoted her time to caregiving and homemaking. She was a member of Gardners Chapel Primitive Baptist Church and attended Chestnut Flats Primitive Baptist Church. Ms. Baker was the daughter of the late Jake K. Baker. Surviving are her mother, Roena B. Baker; other survivors include, Sylvia and Wayne Gibson of Blountville, Christopher Wayne Gibson of Cookeville, Ada Lou Baker of the home, Virgie Ann and Dan Cross of Rural Retreat, Va., Minola and Phillip Price of Kingsport, Ralph and Kay Baker of Kingsport, Elder Lewis and Rosa Baker of Blountville; eight nieces and nephews; and eight great-nieces and great-nephews. Calling hours will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport.: Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Chestnut Flats Primitive Baptist Church with Elder John Henry Sybert, Elder Greg Hill and Elder Lewis Baker officiating. Burial will follow in Booher's Chapel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Gary Price, Larry Price, Mitchum Price, Kenneth Cross, Kevin Cross, Eric Kerney and Jay Studebaker. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 16, 2001

BALTHIS, WILLIAM H. "BILL" RICHMOND, Ind. -- William H. "Bill" Balthis, 90, of 4100 S. A St., died Friday, Nov. 30, 2001, at Rose Gate Village. He was born in Bristol, Va., to John C. and Dona Felty Balthis and had lived most of his life in Richmond. He worked 15 years as a machine operator at International Harvester and was owner of Balthis Trucking Co. for 40 years. He attended Central Christian Church. Surviving are his wife, Mary Elizabeth "Betty" Woods Balthis; three daughters, Donna Church of Sugarland, Texas, Linda Jo Page of Centerville, Ind., and Marilyn Caldwell of Springboro, Ohio; two sons, Bill W. Balthis of Crystal River, Fla., and William Junior Balthis of Celina, Ohio; 24 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Tuesday in Richmond. Memorial contributions may be sent to: Alzheimer's Association, 9135 N. Meridian St., Suite B-4, Indianapolis, IN 46209-7109. Doan & Mills Funeral Home of Richmond is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC. 1, 2001

BARNES, HAZEL SCOTT Hazel Scott Barnes, 92, of 2314 Anderson St., Bristol, Tenn., died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol and was the daughter of the late Edward Y. and Belle Bushong Scott. She was preceded in death by her husband, James G. Barnes Sr.; and a son, James G. Barnes Jr. She was a member of Central Presbyterian Church. Survivors include one son, Charles E. Barnes and wife, Barbara, of Bristol, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Michael Barnes, Johnny Barnes, Patricia Sanders and Rebecca Miller; four great-grandchildren, Tasha Barnes, Nikita Miller, Dylan Barnes and Courtney Barnes; and a special neighbor, Oakley Buckles. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at the graveside in Weaver Cemetery with Dr. Earle Barron officiating. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Bristol Life Saving Crew, 1601 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201 or Central Presbyterian Church, 301 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Akard Funeral Home. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Barnes. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 29, 2001

BARNES, HAZEL SCOTT The funeral service for Hazel Scott Barnes will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at the graveside in Weaver Cemetery with Dr. Earle Barron officiating. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Bristol Life Saving Crew, 1601 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201 or Central Presbyterian Church, 301 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. Mrs. Barnes, 92, of 2314 Anderson St., Bristol, Tenn., died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Barnes. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 30, 2001

BAXTER, DON JAMES KNOXVILLE -- Don James Baxter, 71, of 1026 Shadowbrook Drive died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2001, in NHC Nursing Home, Knoxville. He was a retired engineer with Raytheon Corp. in Bristol. He was a member of Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church, Bristol Masonic Lodge and Avoca Volunteer Fire Department of Bristol, Tenn. Survivors include son and a daughter-in-law, James D. and Cheryl Baxter, and daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Paul Green of Knoxville; son, Brian Baxter of Sydney, Ohio; grandchildren, Bradley, Daniel and Alexandra Green and Adam Baxter, all of Knoxville; brother, William Baxter of Mosheim; and one nephew, Frank Baxter of Mosheim. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, 2001, in Kiser Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bruce Hensley officiating. Interment will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Pallbearers will be friends. The family will receive friends 2-4 p.m. Saturday at Kiser Funeral Home. Kiser Funeral Home, Greeneville, Tenn., is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 10, 2001

BOOHER, ELSIE M. COLE Elsie M. Cole Booher, 70, of 283 Leonard Road, Bristol, Tenn., died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2001, at her residence. She was born April 8, 1931, the daughter of the late Andy and Margaret Sutherland Cole. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and was a homemaker and a member of State Street Church of Christ. She was the widow of James Douglas Booher. Survivors include: sons, Samuel A. Cole of Bristol Virginia, and James D. Booher Jr. of Abingdon; daughter, Pam Leonard of Bristol Tennessee; grandsons, Joshua Leonard and Andy Booher; granddaughters, Tiffany Cole, Jennifer Marie Booher and Joni Lee Crabtree; brother, Bill Sutherland of Dayton, Ohio; sister, Nora Balthis of Blountville; very special friends, Michael Brewer, Casey McCrary and many other special friends; nieces and nephews, Donna Cole, Samuel C. Cole Jr., Bobby Balthis. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jackie Cox officiating. Interment will follow in Sunrise Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home. E-mail condolences may be sent to www.Weaverfuneralhome.net. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 11, 2001

BOOHER, HAZEL MARIE BERRY Funeral services for Hazel Marie Berry Booher will be conducted Sunday evening at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eddie Crusenberry officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. prior to the service. Committal service will be Monday at 11 a.m. at the Glenwood Cemetery. A special thanks to Hospice and Virginia Duncan. Mrs. Booher, 74, of 432 Booher Lane, Bristol, Tenn., went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2001, at her residence. Mrs. Booher was born Dec. 23, 1927, in Sullivan County and was the daughter of the late Lusk Berry and Fannie Berry and a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. She was a housewife and a member of the Bethel Baptist Church. Mrs. Booher was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Richard J. Booher. Survivors include: two sons and daughters-in-law, Richard Booher Jr. and wife, Judy, and Michael David Booher and wife, Wanda, all of Bristol, Tenn.; sister, Lucille Gentry of Bristol, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Richard J. Booher III, Michael David Booher II and Joshua Allen Booher; two great-grandchildren, Shavanna Booher and Kasey Ann Booher; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 24, 2001

BOOHER, ROBERT A. Robert A. Booher, 67, of 63 Fuller St., Bristol, Va., died on Nov. 8, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 7, 1934, the son of the late Burley and Nellie May Rush Booher. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and had worked at Valleydale for 23 years and most recently at Bristol Compressors for three years. He attended Old Airport Road Baptist Church. Survivors include wife, Alice Bowery Booher; daughter, Alice Leonard; son, Jeff A. Booher; brother, Jackie Booher; grandchildren, Jamie Maiden, Jessica Leonard and Chad Culbertson; step-grandson, Jason Shaffer; and great-granddaughter, Trinity Maiden. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Mountain View Mausoleum Chapel with Charles Sherfey, Donald Denton and Billy Denton officiating. Honorary pallbearers include Allen Worley, Ronnie Worley, Vince McGraw, Eddie Booher, Norman Maiden and Terry Leonard. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 6-8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home. Those desiring may sign a register book on line at www.weaverfuneralhome.net. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 10, 2001

BOOHER, ROBERT A. Funeral services for Robert A. Booher, 67, who died Nov. 8, 2001, will be today at 2 p.m. in Mountain View Mausoleum Chapel with Charles Sherfey, Donald Denton and Billy Denton officiating. Honorary pallbearers include Allen Worley, Ronnie Worley, Vince McGraw, Eddie Booher, Norman Maiden and Terry Leonard. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 11, 2001

BOURNE, LAURA M. BLOUNTVILLE -- Laura M. Bourne, 76, 214 Tallman Dr., died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001, at Hillside Nursing Home. She was born in Lee, NH, Feb. 4, 1925, a daughter of the late George N. and Marvel P. Demerritt, and had made her home in the Blountville and Bristol area most of her life. She was of the Baptist faith and a hair dresser at Katies Beauty Shoppe. Survivors include her children and spouses, Cheryl and Curtis Harr, Rhonda and Bill Bader, Stephen Bourne, Kevin Bourne, Phil and Lisa Bourne and Lori Rosenbalm; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Alice Lemesiries; and two brothers, Lennie Denerritt and George Varney. Mrs. Bourne was preceded in death by a daughter, Debbie Johnson. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jack Stevens officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Rd., Bristol, TN 37620. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 28, 2001

BOURNE, LAURA M. BLOUNTVILLE -- Funeral services for Laura M. Bourne will be conducted Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jack Stevens officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620. Mrs. Bourne, 76, of 214 Tallman Drive, died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001, at Hillside Nursing Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 29, 2001

BOUTON, CHARLES D. Charles D. Bouton, 64, 109 Penrod Rd., Bristol, Tenn., went to be with the Lord Sunday, Nov. 25, 2001, at the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Mountain Home, Tenn. Mr. Bouton was born May 8, 1937, in Elizabethton, Tenn., a son of the late Irvin and Naomi Riddle Bouton, and had made his home in the Bristol area for the past several years. He was a retired employee of Carter County Annex and Northeast Correctional Center and was a former cook at several country clubs. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean conflict. Survivors include his wife, Hazel P. Bouton; children, Robert D. Bouton, Charles Allen Bouton, Loretta I. Bouton, William A. Bouton, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence (Kimberly) Bouton and Vickie Dianne Ford; sister, Sue Chapman; brothers, Henry Bouton, John Bouton, Michael Bouton and Ernest Bouton; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Allen David officiating. Burial will be in the National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn., with military honors conducted by the VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. BRISTOL HERALD CORUIER NOV. 26, 2001

BOUTON, CHARLES D. Funeral services for Charles D. Bouton will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Allen Davis officiating. Burial will be in the National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn., with military honors conducted by the VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Bouton, 64, 109 Penrod Rd., Bristol, Tenn., went to be with the Lord Sunday, Nov. 25, 2001, at the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Mountain Home, Tenn. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD CORUIER NOV. 27, 2001

BRADSHAW, JOHN H. BLOUNTVILLE -- Mr. John H. Bradshaw Jr. died Friday, Nov. 30, 2001, in Greystone Health Care Center in Blountville. He was formerly of Johnson City. Mr. Bradshaw was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. John H. Bradshaw Sr. and Oma Irene Bradshaw. Survivors: one sister, Carla Minton of Glade Spring; and one niece, Lisa McNew of Glade Spring. Memorial services will be held at a later date. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC. 1, 2001

BULLOCK, JAMES B. "JIM"PINEY FLATS -- James B. "Jim" Bullock, 67, 773 Summer Sound Rd., died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2001, at Johnson City Medical Center. Jim was born Oct. 30, 1934, a son of James B. Sr. and Mattie Potts Bullock, and had made his home in the Bristol area all of his life. He was the owner and operator of Bullock Electric, a member of the American Legion Post 145 and 40 and 8, a member of Central Holston Christian Church and a U.S. Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife, Marie Leonard Bullock; children and spouses, Cyndi and Richard McCall, Beverly and Larry Tasker, Cindy and Nathaniel Leonard, Pam Cox and Doug and Donna Cox; grandchildren, Ray Pope, Matthew Tasker, Pvt. 1st Class Chris Tasker and Charlie Tasker; great-granddaughter, Lacsie Tasker; sisters and brothers-in-law, Dixie and Sam Clark, Harriet and Bob VanLew, Paula and Larry McClellan; several nieces and nephews; and mother-in-law, Charmie Leonard. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001, at the graveside in Glenwood Cemetery with ministers Ken Kehrer and Robert VanLew officiating. Pallbearers will be Jim Carson, J. Lee Tribble, Danny O'Dell, Sam Witcher, Darrell Morton, Mack Blevins and Richard McCall. Military honors will be conducted by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Honorary pallbearers are picking, fishing and poker buddies, Lyndon and Sandy Leonard, Wayne and Wanda Leonard, Dr. Clarence Spannuth, Dr. Clifford Weigand, nurses and staff of BMA Dialysis Center, Johnson City, nurses and staff of 2500 Johnson City Medical Center and Larry Ramsey. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 23, 2001

BULLICK, JAMES B. "JIM" PINEY FLATS -- Funeral services for James B. "Jim" Bullock will be conducted Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001, at the graveside in Glenwood Cemetery with ministers Ken Kehrer and Robert VanLew officiating. Pallbearers will be Jim Carson, J. Lee Tribble, Danny O'Dell, Sam Witcher, Darrell Morton, Mack Blevins and Richard McCall. Military honors will be conducted by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Honorary pallbearers are picking, fishing and poker buddies, Lyndon and Sandy Leonard, Wayne and Wanda Leonard, Dr. Clarence Spannuth, Dr. Clifford Weigand, nurses and staff of BMA Dialysis Center, Johnson City, nurses and staff of 2500 Johnson City Medical Center and Larry Ramsey. Mr. Bullock, 67, 773 Summer Sound Road, died Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2001, at Johnson City Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 24, 2001

BURKE, WILLIE RAY KINGSPORT -- Willie Ray Burke, 68, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Russell County, Va., and moved to Kingsport at an early age. He was a member of the Kingsport Masonic Lodge 688, a member of Horse Creek Freewill Baptist Church and attended various churches. He retired from Eastman Chemical in 1993 after over 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Mary Wolfe Burke; one brother, Dwight Burke; and two half-brothers, Ralph Burke and Bruce Burke. Surviving are his loving wife of 46 years, Reta Pratt Burke of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Vanessa Howard and Mike Howard and Teresa (Bear) Hicks and Kenny Hicks, all of Kingsport; three sisters, Jean Wright of Bristol, Tenn., Louise Hartsock of Bassett, Va., and Kilene Nixon of Weber City, Va.; half-sister, Virginia Porter of Castlewood; four brothers, Joe Burke of Bristol, Va., David Burke of Gate City, Kent Lee Burke of Kingsport and Gaines Burke of Bristol, Tenn.; a special nephew, who was like a brother, Paul Burke of Kingsport; three grandchildren, Amanda Howard, Adam Bear and Shannon Howard; precious great-grandson, Matthew Howard; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from 4 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport. Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. J.R. Pratt, the Rev. Guy Hartsock and Evangelist Pat Hammonds officiating. Kingsport Masonic Lodge 688 will have a service at 7 p.m. Special music by Elijah Woods. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at East Lawn Memorial Park. Family and friends attending graveside services will meet at the graveside at 1:55 p.m. Pallbearers will be Don Harris, Ronald Hartsock, Harold Patton, Paul Burke, Freddy Baker and Lester Pearson. Honorary pallbearers will be Ronnie Tipton, Lawrence Honaker, Gene Bellamy, George Childress, Tim Malone, Steve Honaker, Harold Porter, Charles Salyer, Bobby Paul Porter and Tony Rutledge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 3, 2001

CAMPBELL, LUCY NATALEE GALLOWAY Lucy Natalee Galloway Campbell, 91, of 505 Cedar Valley Road, Bristol, Tenn., died Nov. 23, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born Oct. 12, 1910, the daughter of the late Nathaniel and Buena Vista Fleenor Galloway. She had lived in Bristol all of her life and was retired from Monroe Calculating. She was also a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She was the widow of William Denver Campbell. Survivors include daughters, Betty M. Morton and husband, Charles Norton, of Bristol, Tenn., and JoAnn Campbell of Bristol, Tenn.; son, William D. Campbell Jr. (Denny), of Bristol, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Betsy Rose, Tim Norton and Charlie Norton; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bobby Joe Wheeler officiating. Committal services will be held in Glenwood Cemetery on Monday at 2 p.m. Pallbearers will be friends of the family. Honorary pallbearers include fellowship of Johnson Chapel Church. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 7-9 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 24, 2001

CAMPBELL, LUCY NATALEE GALLOWAY Lucy Natalee Galloway Campbell, 91, of 505 Cedar Valley Road, Bristol, Tenn., died Nov. 23, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born Oct. 12, 1910, the daughter of the late Nathaniel and Buena Vista Fleenor Galloway. She had lived in Bristol all of her life and was retired from Monroe Calculating. She was also a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She was the widow of William Denver Campbell. She was preceded in death by a son, Jim Campbell and grandson, David Norton. Survivors include daughters, Betty M. Norton and husband, Charles Norton, of Bristol, Tenn., and JoAnn Campbell of Bristol, Tenn.; son, William D. Campbell Jr. (Denny), of Bristol, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Betsy Rose, Tim Norton and Charlie Norton; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bobby Joe Wheeler officiating. Committal services will be held in Glenwood Cemetery on Monday at 2 p.m. Pallbearers will be friends of the family. Honorary pallbearers include fellowship of Johnson Chapel Church. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 25, 2001

CANNON, DILLARD "BILL" BLOUNTVILLE -- Dillard "Bill" Cannon Jr., 70, of 210 Spring St., D-2, died Tuesday night at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center following a short Illness. Mr. Cannon was a native of Middlesboro, Ky., and the son of the late Dillard Sr. and F. Ethel Cannon. He was a retired Army master sergeant. Mr. Cannon received three Purple Hearts in the Korean War and served three tours of duty in the Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Sylvia Wilkins and Lorene York of Indiana. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Joan Cannon of the home; one son, Jason Cannon; two daughters, Aleta and Vera of Augusta, Ga.; two brothers, Keith L. Cannon of Atlanta and David W. Cannon of Waterloo, Ind.; five sisters, Wanda J. Patterson of Fort Wayne, Ind., Beverly Wilson of Johnson City, Betty Wadlington of Corunna, Mich., Charlotte Call of Gaines, Mich., and Sharon L. Cannon of Sarasota, Fla.; one stepson, Phil Brumit of Nashville; two stepdaughters, Cherie Learned and Connie Thompson of Nashville. The family will receive friends at the home, 210 Spring St., D-2, Blountville, Thursday, Nov., 29th, from 6-8 p.m. A graveside service will be held at The National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn., at 11 a.m., Nov. 30. The Rev., John Perkins will officiate. Snyder's Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements 239-5671/477-7911. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 29, 2001

CARRIER, MARY S. BLUFF CITY -- Mrs. Mary S. Carrier, 93, of 1904 Mount Holston Rd., died Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001, in the Lakebridge Health Care Center, Johnson City, following a short illness. Mrs. Carrier was a native of Big Stone Gap and had lived in Sullivan County for many years. She was a daughter of the late John and Sarah Smith. Mrs. Carrier was a retired employee of Sperry Corporation and a member of the Chinquapin Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mack Carrier, in 1958; one son, Clarence Carrier; one daughter, Jeanette Glover; and one grandson, Mickey Glover. Survivors include one son, Dana Carrier of the home; eight grandchildren, Chuck Carrier, Van Carrier, Thad Carrier and Keith Carrier, all of Bluff City, Kathy McLeod of Clarksville, Tenn., Kim Greene of Bluff City and Lesa Tester and Vickie Cullop, both of Bristol, Tenn.; 16 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2001, in the Bluff City Chapel of the Tetrick Funeral Home with Rev. Glen Sellers and Rev. Edward Scarbrough officiating. Music will be by Julie Simcox, soloist. Active pallbearers will be selected. Honorary pallbearers will be friends and neighbors. The graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001, in the Chinquapin Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends in the funeral chapel from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday prior to the service. Those wishing to attend the graveside service will meet at the cemetery at 10:50 a.m. Wednesday. Tetrick Funeral Home, Bluff City Chapel in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 5, 2001

CASTEEL, PAUL M. KINGSPORT -- Paul M. Casteel, 86, died Thursday, Nov. 8, 2001, at Indian Path Medical Center. Born in Russell County, Va., he had resided in Kingsport since 1931. Mr. Casteel was employed for 37 years with Tennessee Eastman Co., retiring in 1973. He was a member of the Pleasant View Baptist Church. Mr. Casteel was a member of Masonic Lodge 688 F&AM, where he was a 32nd Degree Mason, Jericho Shrine Temple, York Rite and Scottish Rite. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Susie Casteel; three sisters, Pana Blevins, Ella Blevins and Jessie Smith; five brothers, Omar Casteel, Phillip Casteel, Carson Casteel, Logan Casteel and Nathan Casteel. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Livingston Casteel of Kingsport; one son, Paul E. Casteel and wife, Fran, of Dandridge, Tenn.; one stepdaughter, Deborah Slemp of Kingsport; one stepson, Gary Sampson of Kingsport; four grandchildren, Michael "Stoney" Casteel, Jason Casteel, Shawn Videc and Kelly Videc; five step-grandchildren, Lisa Sykes, Kim Slemp, Sonya Duncan, Holly Sampson and Bryan Sampson; five great-grandchildren; four sisters, Louise Young of Afton, Tenn., Jennette Henry of Kingsport, Lula Ramsey of Dungannon, Va., and Emily Franklin of Laurel, Md.;. and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown. Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Wayne Baker officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Sunday in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Memorials may be given to the Shriners Children's Hospital, 950 W. Faris Road, Greenville, SC 29605-4277. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 10, 2001

COLLINS, LOLA F. GOOD Lola F. Good Collins, 93, died Nov. 20, 2001, at the Cambridge House. She was born June 14, 1908, the daughter of the late Preston and Mary Jane Matherly Collins. Mrs. Collins was a lifelong resident of Blountville, and the widow of Raymond C. Collins. She was a homemaker and a member of Mullins Chapel. Survivors include two daughters, Pauline Bays and Peggy Mock; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 21, 2001, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Morrell officiating. Burial will be Friday at 11 a.m. in East Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday at Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 21, 2001

COMBS, HAROLD DELLO LEBANON -- Harold Dello Combs, 60, of the Copper Creek Apartments died recently at home. Born in Russell County, a son of the late Howard and Hazel Cook Combs, he was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a disabled painter. Surviving are two daughters, Katy Meadows and Caroletta Smith, both of Ohio; one stepdaughter, Amy Trivett of Bristol; one step-grandson, Isaac Trivett of Ohio; three sisters, Maralee Elswick and Francis Hicks, both of Manassas, Va., and Linda Dotson of Abingdon; eight brothers, Walter Combs of Galax, Va., Lewis Combs of Newport News, Va., Roy Leon Combs of Castlewood, James Buster Combs of Powhatan, Va., Arlen Combs, Willie Combs and Truman Combs, all of Manassas, and Randall Combs of Lebanon; a special niece, Teresa White of Bristol; a special friend, Betty Mosier of Bristol; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in Russell Memorial Cemetery in Lebanon with the Rev. Virgil Musick officiating. Those wishing to go to the cemetery in procession are requested to be at the funeral home by 1:30 p.m. Friday. Combs Funeral Service is serving the Combs family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 2, 2001

COMBS, PEGGY ANN BLUFF CITY -- Peggy Ann Combs, 64, 685 Old Elizabethton Highway, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of the Bluff City area and the daughter of the late George and Katherine Combs. She was a former employee of Morris Moulded Fiberglass and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include a special love, John Henry Malone; her children, Gene Hickman and Tina Nickels; grandchildren, Amber Nickels, Wesley Nickels and Danial Nickels, all of the home; sisters, Katie Doss, Brenda Howington and Goldie Keesee; brother, Johnny Combs; special sister-in-law, Terry Combs; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Reeves officiating. Burial will follow in Morning View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be James Nickels, Casper Hawkins, Frank Eller, Samuel Lee, Junior Malone, Clearence Doss, Dusty Creel and Herman Rumbley. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Weaver Funeral Home. E-mail condolences may be sent to www.weaverfuneralhome.net. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 14, 2001
COMBS, PEGGY ANN BLUFF CITY -- Funeral services for Peggy Ann Combs will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Reeves officiating. Burial will follow in Morning View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be James Nickels, Casper Hawkins, Frank Eller, Samuel Lee, Junior Malone, Clarence Doss, Dusty Creel and Herman Rumbley. E-mail condolences may be sent to www.weaverfuneralhome.net. Ms. Combs, 64, 685 Old Elizabethton Highway, died Monday, Nov. 12, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 15, 2001

COOK, WILLIAM C. CLEVELAND, Va. -- Funeral services for William C. Cook will be held on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2001, at 8 p. m, at Lebanon Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Lyttle officiating. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, Nov. 7, at 1 p.m. at Mountain Home National Cemetery in Johnson City. The family will receive friends on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2001, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Mr. Cook, 84, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 3, 2001. He was born on July 7, 1917, in Russell County, Va., son of the late John B. and Maggie Litton Cook. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Lester and Jim Cook. William served in the Air Force during World War II and in the Army during Korea. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Cook; a brother, Thurman Cook, of Florida; a nephew, Dave Smith; and a niece, Sandra Smith. Lebanon Funeral Home, Lebanon, Va. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 6, 2001

CORNET, EUGENE BLAKE BLOUNTVILLE -- Eugene Blake Cornett, 87, died Friday, Nov. 2, 2001, in Asbury Center at Baysmont, Kingsport. He was born in Comers Rock, Va., on Dec. 13, 1913, a son of the late Forrest and Effie Sutherland Cornett. He operated the family farm until 1953, when he moved his wife and two daughters to Bristol. Blake was a security officer at Sperry and retired from Univac in 1978. He retained his membership in Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Comers Rock, and was an active affiliate member of First Untied Methodist Church, Bristol. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Loetta Sutherland Cornett; two daughters, Janet Cornett Lundy and her husband, Ted, of Cookeville, Tenn., Kathy Cornett Wagner and her husband, Larry, of Blountville; his brother and sister-in-law, J. P. and Lois Cornett of Abingdon; his sister, Hope Cornett Frazier and her husband, James, of Alexandria; grandsons, Ronald E. Rasnake of Bristol, Tenn., and Rev. Edward L. Rasnake of Chattanooga; great-grandchildren, Lauren, Blake, Michael and Chandler Rasnake, all of Chattanooga; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Sue Cornett Causey and Irene Cornett Howell; and an infant brother, Dean Cornett. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5, 2001, at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Comers Rock with Rev. David T. St.Clair and Rev. Bobby Lorton officiating. The committal service and interment will follow in Comers Rock Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Delp, Joe Sutherland, Ralph Sutherland, Mark Sutherland, Linden Sutherland and Randall Sutherland. Honorary pallbearers will be Rann Vaulx, Paul Delp, Bert Sutherland, Grant Sutherland, Bill Greer, Jack Morris, Dr. David Morin, Dr. T.C. Greene, Dr. Alan Gorrell, Dr. Ben Cowan, Rev. Bill Slagle and all special friends of First United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church, Bristol. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to First Untied Methodist Church, 322 Vance Dr., Bristol, TN 37620 or to Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, c/o Norma Kirk, Grouse Hollow Lane, Galax, VA 24333. Arrangements especially for Mr. Cornett were made by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 4, 2001
CORNETT, EUGENE BLAKE BLOUNTVILLE -- The funeral service for Eugene Blake Cornett will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 5, 2001, at Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, Comers Rock with Rev. David T. St.Clair and Rev. Bobby Lorton officiating. The committal service and interment will follow in Comers Rock Cemetery. Mr. Cornett, 87, died Friday, Nov. 2, 2001, in Asbury Center at Baysmont, Kingsport. Arrangements especially for Mr. Cornett were made by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 5, 2001

CORNETT, HELEN JONES CULPEPER, Va. -- Mrs. Helen Jones Cornett passed away on Thursday, Nov. 8th, 2001, at Culpeper Baptist Retirement Community after an extended period of illness at the age of 75 years. Born May 27, 1926, in Bristol, Va., to the late Cebart and Ruth Almeda Anderson Jones, Mrs. Cornett moved from Richmond to Culpeper in 1962, where she had since been a lifetime resident. She was a good friend to many and, for most years, she enjoyed being a homemaker, a devoted mother and a traveler who loved shopping and had a love for hats. She was also a member of Culpeper United Methodist Church and a longtime member of Culpeper Women's Club. Surviving her are her husband, James E. Cornett Jr. of Culpeper; her children, Pamela C. Hoag and her husband, Paul, of Culpeper, J. Phillip Cornett and his wife, Stacie, of Richmond, James E. Cornett III of Pittsburgh and Cynthia C. Edwards and her husband, Rex, of Culpeper; four well-loved grandchildren, Kristen and Alexa Cornett and Halley and Ethan Edwards; sisters, Vivian Loudy and Ester Loudy, both of Bristol, Va.; other nieces and nephews; and extended family who remember her pleasant outlook and spirited personality with fond memories. Preceding her in death are her four brothers, Earl F. Jones, Carl F. Jones, Hubert H. Jones and Kyle O. Jones. Graveside funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 12, 2001, at Culpeper Masonic Cemetery with Rev. Marvin C. Cook of Culpeper and Rev. David Delaney of Roanoke officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:30-8 p.m. at Clore-English Funeral Home, Culpeper, on Sunday, Nov. 11. Gentlemen serving as pallbearers are Joe Calemine, Elwood Smoot, Richard Harris, Ted Gore, Jack Inskeep, Cecil Pickerel, Earl Hawkins and R.J. Inskeep. Memorial contributions may be made to Culpeper Regional Hospital Foundation, 501 Sunset Lane, Culpeper, VA 22701 and/or the Blue Ridge Chapter of Alzheimer's Association, PO Box 4634, Charlottesville, VA 22905. Clore-English Funeral Home, 11190 James Monroe Highway, Culpeper, VA 22701, is in charge of these arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 10, 2001

COWAN, CLARA ELIZABETH Miss Clara Elizabeth Cowan, 96, formerly of 1020 Hill St., Bristol, Tenn., died Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001, in N.H.C. Heath Care, Bristol, Va. She was retired in 1966 from the Department of the Navy in Washington, DC She was a member of Windsor Avenue Presbyterian Church. Miss Cowan was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Survivors include a niece-in-law, Polly Cowan of Bristol, Tenn.; one grand-niece, Kay Duff of Hattisburg, Miss.; two great-great-nephews, Kenny Duff and Byron Duff, both of Hattisburg. Funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 30, 2001, in Glenwood Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Jerry Fleenor officiating. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends after the funeral in the Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Miss Cowan. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 29, 2001

CUTHILL, THOMAS S. Thomas S. Cuthill, 78, of Bristol, Tenn., died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2001, at Cambridge House. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, a son of the late Thomas S. and Sarah MacKenzie Cuthill, and was a veteran of the U.S. Army and World War II. He was a retired manufacturer's representative and a member of State Street United Methodist Church. Cuthill, a well-known critic of local government, was an independent candidate a number of times for Bristol Tennessee City Council and the state legislature. He periodically published a newsletter outlining his political views titled the Bristol Bugle. He is survived by his wife, Nancy McCrary Cuthill; a brother, Robert J. Cuthill of Brooklyn; a niece, Dr. Sara Cuthill of Charlottesville; and a nephew, Bruce Cuthill of Brooklyn. The life of Tom Cuthill will be celebrated at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon in the chapel of Blevins Funeral home. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to State Street United Methodist Church, 300 West Valley Dr., Bristol, VA 24201 or to a favorite charity. Arrangements especially for Mr. Cuthill have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 19, 2001

CUTHILL, TOM The life of Tom Cuthill will be celebrated at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon in the chapel of Blevins Funeral Home with Dr. Fred Dearing and Rev. James Nelson officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to State Street United Methodist Church, 300 West Valley Dr., Bristol, VA 24201 or to a favorite charity. Mr. Cuthill, 78, of Bristol, Tenn., died Sunday, Nov. 18, 2001, at Cambridge House. Arrangements especially for Mr. Cuthill have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 20, 2001

DAVENPORT, HARVEY CLYDE IOWA PARK, Texas -- Mr. Harvey Clyde Davenport, 68, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, at the Hospice of Wichita Falls, Texas. He was a native of Hayters Gap, Va., and had lived the past 25 years in Tennessee and Texas. He was the son of the late H.R. "Velty" and Lear Davenport, and was preceded in death by a brother, Collidge Davenport. He was a retired U.S. Air Force veteran having served from 1950 to 1970 with his last years of service in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Rexine Davenport; five brothers, Wayne Davenport of Meadowview, Earl Davenport of Lanet, Ala., Jim Davenport of Bristol, Tenn., Coy Davenport of Meadowview and Bill Davenport of Saltville; three sisters, Mildred Smith of Mid Valle, Utah, Bonnie Thompson of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Jean Allison of Saltville; one uncle, Homer Davenport of Saltville; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside service will be held Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001, at 11 a.m. in National Cemetery in Mountain Home, Tenn. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home or any time at the home of Wayne and Joan Davenport, 28419 Hiawatha Lane in Meadowview. Family and friends are to meet at the funeral home by 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 4, 2001
DAVENPORT, HARVEY CLYDE IOWA PARK, Texas -- A graveside service for Mr. Harvey Clyde Davenport will be held Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001, at 11 a.m. in National Cemetery in Mountain Home, Tenn. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home or any time at the home of Wayne and Joan Davenport, 28419 Hiawatha Lane in Meadowview. Family and friends are to meet at the funeral home by 9:30 a.m. on Wednesday. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com. Mr. Davenport, 68, died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, at the Hospice of Wichita Falls, Texas. Farris Funeral Service is serving the family of Mr. Davenport. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 5, 2001

DUNCAN, BEULAH "BEA" KESNER Celebrating the life of Beulah "Bea" Kesner Duncan, 86, of Bristol, Tenn., who went to be with the Lord Friday, Nov. 16, 2001, at Appalachian Christian Village, Johnson City. She was born in Bristol, a daughter of the late David H. and Maude Cross Kesner and was the widow of H. C. Duncan. She worked as a dental assistant for 25 years and was a past-president of the Tennessee Dental Auxiliary. She retired from Sears in 1984, and was a member of Anderson Street United Methodist Church. Mrs. Duncan's survivors include: two daughters, Ann Duncan Brake and her husband, Al, of Knoxville and Elizabeth "Betty" Duncan Nobles and her husband, Bill, of Piney Flats; one son, David Duncan and his wife, Betty Ann, of Duluth, Ga.; two sisters, Ruth Moore of Bristol, Tenn., and Faye Hill of Hendersonville, Tenn.; six grandchildren, Chip Brake of Knoxville, David Duncan, Caleb Duncan and Todd Duncan, all of Atlanta, Bill Nobles II of Kingsport and Robert Nobles of Johnson City; nine great-grandchildren, Brittaney Brake, Brett Brake, Laura Brake, Sarah Brake, Erika Duncan, Chase Duncan, Wynn Duncan, Dylan Duncan, Logan Duncan and Austin Duncan; several nieces and nephews; and two special friends, Lou Fisher and Don Honaker. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 o'clock Monday morning in Chapel of Memories Mausoleum in Glenwood Cemetery with Dr. Allen Davis officiating. Pallbearers will be grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Sue Prill, Dr. Correll, Dr. John A. Byers and Mike Landore. Those who wish may make contributions to the Appalachian Christian Village, 2012 Sherwood Drive, Johnson City, TN 37601. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Sunday evening at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The family expresses heartfelt gratitude for the love, care and support from the staff of Appalachian Christian Village. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Duncan have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 18, 2001

DUNCAN, BEULAH "BEA" KESNER The funeral service for Beulah "Bea" Kesner Duncan will be conducted at 11 o'clock Monday morning in Chapel of Memories Mausoleum in Glenwood Cemetery with Dr. Allen Davis officiating. Pallbearers will be grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Sue Prill, Dr. Correll, Dr. John A. Byers and Mike Landore. Those who wish may make contributions to the Appalachian Christian Village, 2012 Sherwood Drive, Johnson City, TN 37601. Condolences to the family may be sent via e-mail to oakley-cook@ funeral-plans.com. Mrs. Duncan, 86, of Bristol, Tenn., went to be with the Lord Friday, Nov. 16, 2001, at Appalachian Christian Village, Johnson City. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Duncan have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 19, 2001

FAIR, HARRY L. Harry L. Fair, 72, of 1317 Broad St., Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001, in James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center. A native of Detroit, he had lived most of his life in the Bristol area. He was a retired employee with the Falconer Security Printers, a member of the BCMA, attended Shelby Street Church of God and was a U.S. Marine veteran, serving during World War II. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Monette Vanover Fair; two sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel J. "Danny" and Diane Fair and Jamison L. and Marie Fair; three grandchildren; and several brothers and sisters. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dewayne Greene and Rev. James Norris officiating. The committal will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Shelby Hills Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Dallas Rosenbalm, Dennis Wenk, Nick Bauer, Ralph Large and members of the Shelby Street Church of God. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 17, 2001

FAIR, HARRY L. Funeral services for Harry L. Fair will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dewayne Greene and Rev. James Norris officiating. The committal will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Shelby Hills Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Dallas Rosenbalm, Dennis Wenk, Nick Bauer, Ralph Large and members of Shelby Street Church of God. Mr. Fair, 72, of 1317 Broad St., Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, Nov. 15, 2001, in James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 18, 2001

FEDEROW, PAUL R. Paul R. Federow, 78, of Bristol, Tenn., died Wednesday, Nov., 7, 2001, at his residence. Mr. Federow was a native of Rome, NY, and had moved to Bristol in 1967. He lived in Marion for 20 years and was a 32nd Degree Mason. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corps serving in World War II and was a member of the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. He was of the Baptist faith and retired from the civil service as an aircraft mechanic. Survivors include his wife, Bonnie Callahan Federow; two sons, Paul R. Federow Jr., Blountville and Mark A. Federow, Piney Flats, Tenn.; one daughter, Deborah L. Moretz, Bristol, Va.; one brother, Johnny Federow, Rome, NY; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Mausoleum at Roselawn Cemetery with Rev. Walter Statzer officiating. Masonic rites and full military honors will be rendered. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations should be made to the Wellmont Hospice House. Bradley's Funeral Home, Marion, is in charge of the arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 8, 2001

FELTY, DOROTHY SCOTT Services for Dorothy Loretta Scott Felty will be held 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 11, 2001, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Max Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Chapel Cemetery in Abingdon. Pallbearers will be Greg Felty, Johnny Lane, Chuck Lane, Darnell Lane, Terry Lane, Joe Stout, Andy Stout and Ricky Cox. Honorary pallbearer is Basil Felty. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Those desiring may sign a guest register online at ww.weaverfuneralhome.net. Mrs. Felty, 29, of 1491 E. State St., Bristol, Tenn., died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001, at her residence. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol and a member of Heaven Bound Tabernacle Church. She was the daughter of Busky and Elsie Scott. She is survived by husband, Greg Felty; daughters, Brandy Hettie Michelle Felty and Angel Faith Makayla Felty; brothers, Jeffrey Wilson Scott and Buskey Dwayne Scott; sisters, Robin Eilene Shaffer and Lisa Kay Turner; half-sisters, Mashonda King and Rachel Lynn King; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Geneva Eileen Smith and Clarence Eugene Smith. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 10, 2001

FELTY, DOROTHY LORETTA SCOTT Services for Dorothy Loretta Scott Felty will be held 2 p.m. Sunday in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Max Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Chapel Cemetery in Abingdon. Pallbearers will be Basil Felty, Johnny Lane, Chuck Lane, Darnell Lane, Terry Lane, Joe Stout, Andy Stout and Ricky Cox. Honorary pallbearer is Basil Felty. Mrs. Felty died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001, at her residence. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 11, 2001

FLANNAGAN, FRANCIS W. Francis W. Flannagan, 82, 102 Flannagan Dr., Bristol, Va., died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Clintwood, Va., a son of the late Congressman John W. Flannagan Jr. and Frances Pruner Flannagan, and had lived most of his life in Bristol. He was a graduate of the Bristol Virginia School System, received a B. A. degree from King College, completed graduate studies at American University in Washington, DC, and earned his J. D. degree from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Va. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II. He began the practice of law in 1947 in partnership with his father in Bristol, Va., and was a founding partner in 1967 in Woodward, Miles and Flannagan, P.C. He specialized in litigation and arbitration of labor disputes. He was a member of Central Presbyterian Church, the Bristol Virginia Bar Association, the Virginia State Bar, American Bar Association, American College of Trial Lawyers, International Association of Insurance Counsel, Who's Who in Society, Who's Who in American Law, International Who's Who of Contemporary Achievement and Two Thousand Men of Distinction. He is survived by his daughter, Flo Flannagan Tallman and her husband, Richard, of Bedford, Ind.; grandchildren, Heather Tallman Wilson, Jeremy Tallman and Matthew Tallman; two great-grandsons, Noah Tallman and Carter Tallman; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Katherine Edmondson of Meadowview. He was preceded in death by his wife, Florine Bibee Flannagan. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning at Central Presbyterian Church with Dr. Earl Barron officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Larry Kirksey, Richard Tallman, Matthew Tallman, Jeremy Tallman, Andrew Wilson and Frank B. Edmondson. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Harmon, Silas Clark, Jim Whitten and members of the Bristol Virginia Bar Association. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Blevins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Central Presbyterian Church, Bristol Heart Association, Bristol Cancer Association and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of America. Military graveside rites will be conducted by V.F.W Post 6975. Arrangements especially for Mr. Flannagan have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD CORUIER NOV. 26, 2001

FLANNAGAN, FRANCIS W. The funeral service for Francis W. Flannagan will be conducted at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning at Central Presbyterian Church with Dr. Earl Barron officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Larry Kirksey, Richard Tallman, Matthew Tallman, Jeremy Tallman, Andrew Wilson and Frank B. Edmondson. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Harmon, Silas Clark, Jim Whitten and members of the Bristol Virginia Bar Association. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Blevins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Central Presbyterian Church, Bristol Heart Association, Bristol Cancer Association and the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society of America. Military graveside rites will be conducted by V.F.W Post 6975. Mr. Flannagan, 82, 102 Flannagan Dr., Bristol, Va., died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by a son, Frank Flannagan. Arrangements especially for Mr. Flannagan have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD CORUIER NOV. 27, 2001

FROHLING, MAGDALINE "MAGGIE" Magdaline "Maggie" Frohling, 71, went to be with the Lord, Nov. 20, 2001. She was the wife of James R. Frohling. She donated her body to medical science. Memorial service is incomplete. Arrangements will be announced at a later date. Weaver Funeral Home in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 24, 2001

FROHLING, MAGDALINE "MAGGIE" Memorial services for Magdaline (Maggie) Frohling will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, Dec 1, 2001, in Elizabeth Chapel United Methodist Church with Pastor Walter Zimmerman officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Jericho Shrine Children's Transportation Fund, PO Box 5548, Kingsport, TN 37663, or the Elizabeth Chapel Building Fund, 1041 Elizabeth Chapel Road, Bluff City, TN 37618. The family will receive friends following the memorial service at Elizabeth Chapel United Methodist Church. Mrs. Frohling's body was donated to medical science. Mrs. Frohling, 71, went to be with the Lord, Nov. 20, 2001. She was an active member of Elizabeth Chapel United Methodist Church, a member of Journey Sunday School Class, Chapter 129, O.E.S. for 49 years, Legion Lady of Jericho Shrine Legion of Honor, Ladies Auxiliary Post 6975, VFW, a volunteer at veterans hospital and Blountville, F.C.E. Survivors include three children, Billy, Ronnie and Melinda; six grandchildren; seven stepchildren, Gwendolyn, Denise, Patrick, LaFawn, Paula, Gladys and Mark; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and one sister, Ida Still. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 29, 2001

GENTRY, ANNIE R. Funeral service for Annie R. Gentry will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday in Akard Chapel with Rev. Michael Bowers and Rev. John Markel officiating. Graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday prior to the service. E-mail condolences for the family may be sent to akardfh@chartertn.net. Mrs. Gentry, 88, of 170 Kilgore Dr., Bristol, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was retired from Cornett Manufacturing Co. Mrs. Gentry was preceded in death by her husband, Shelton Gentry, and was of the Pentecostal faith. Survivors include three sisters, Callie Ellis and Mrs. Wayne (Gay) Helton of Bristol, Va., and Mary Thomas of Falling Waters, West Virginia. A nephew whom she raised, Eddie Roberts, of Laurel Bloomery, Tenn.; and several other nieces and nephews. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Gentry. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 9, 2001
GENTRY, ANNIE R. Graveside service for Annie R. Gentry will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Mountain View Cemetery. E-mail condolences for the family may be sent to akardfh@chartertn.net. Mrs. Gentry, 88, of 170 Kilgore Drive., Bristol, Va., went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Gentry. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 10, 2001

GLOVER, LARRY ALLEN BLUFF CITY - Larry Allen Glover, 1641 Ryder Church Rd., Mount Holston Community, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, at home. Larry was born in Alexandria, Va., May 24, 1949, and had been a resident of the Bluff City and Bristol area all his life. He was preceded in death by a sister, Sylvia Jean Thomas. He was a member of Mount Holston Baptist Church, an employee of the Sullivan County Highway Department and a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife, Flora "Libby" Glover; parents, Haskel L. and Johnnie C. Glover; daughter and grandson; three sisters, Barbara Johnson, Edna Ruth Schurtz and Penny Greer; two brothers, Wayne Glover and Bobby Glover; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Nov. 2, 2001, at 11 a.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. J. D. Neeley officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Thacker, Ralph Ford and employees of Sullivan County Highway Department. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to American Heart Association, Suite 521, Johnson City, TN 37604. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Thursday in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 1, 2001
GLOVER, LARRY ALLEN BLUFF CITY -- Funeral services for Larry Allen Glover will be conducted Friday, Nov. 2, 2001, at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. J. D. Neeley officiating. Military honors will be conducted by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Thacker, Ralph Ford and employees of Sullivan County Highway Department. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to American Heart Association, Suite 521, Johnson City, TN 37604. Mr. Glover, of 1641 Ryder Church Road, Mount Holston Community, died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, at home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 2, 2001

GRANT, EMMA LEE Emma Lee Grant, 102, a former resident of Clinton Ave., Bristol, Va., died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2001, at the Cambridge House. She was born Sept. 10, 1899, in Appalachia, Va., the daughter of the late Walter and Callie West Davenport. Mrs. Grant was a retired employee of Greys Hosiery Mill and had made her home in the Bristol area most of her life. She was the widow of George Washington Grant Sr. Survivors include her children and their spouses, Donald and Francena Grant, Hobert Grant, Evelyn and Paul Gray, Fred H. Grant, and Mary Ruth and John Necessary; and several grandchildren; great-grandchildren; and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by four sons, George W. Grant Sr., Hubert M. Grant, Ted R. Grant and John A. Grant. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charlie Baker and Rev. Lester MacKinnon officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Weaver Funeral Home and other times at the home of her son, Donald, 67 Beaver View Dr. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 21, 2001

GRANT, EMMA LEE Funeral services for Emma Lee Grant will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charlie Baker and Rev. Lester MacKinnon officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Wade Necessary, Justin Grant, Andrew Rosenbalm, Darrell Mallory, Michael Gray and Earnie Pilkin. Honorary pallbearers are Lee Grant, Gary Grant, Tony Grant, Scottie Grant, Randy Grant, Phil Gray, Dennis Gray, Stanley Lingerfelt Sr., Stanley Lingerfelt Jr. and Richard Lingerfelt. Special thanks to Polly Davis and staff of the Cambridge House. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Weaver Funeral Home and other times at the home of her son, Donald, 67 Beaver View Dr. Mrs. Grant, 102, a former resident of Clinton Ave., Bristol, Va., died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2001, at the Cambridge House. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 22, 2001

GROSS, ROSA HARMON DELAND, Fla. -- Rosa Harmon Gross, 78, of 740 Mockingbird Lane died Friday, Nov. 9, 2001 in DeLand. She was born in Bristol Virginia, a daughter of the late Nellie and Marion Harmon, and was the widow of James M. Gross. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Titusville, Fla. She lived in Bristol prior to moving to Florida in 1955. She moved to DeLand in 1992. She was a homemaker and a loving wife, mother and sister. She is survived by a son, Douglas A. Gross of DeLand; a brother, Marion Junior Harmon of Bristol, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday evening in the chapel of Blevins Funeral Home with Pastor David Wilson officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Monday. The committal service and burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Glenwood Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family via email at blevins\Nfuneral-plans.com. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Gross have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 11, 2001

GROSS, ROSA HARMON. DELAND, Fla. -- The funeral service for Rosa Harmon Gross will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday evening in the chapel of Blevins Funeral Home with Pastor David Wilson officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Monday. The committal service and burial will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Glenwood Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family via email at blevins\Nfuneral-plans.com. Mrs. Gross, 78, of 740 Mockingbird Lane died Friday, Nov. 9, 2001 in DeLand.
Arrangements especially for Mrs. Gross have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 12, 2001

HARR, WILLIAM "BILL" Funeral services for William "Bill" Harr will be conducted on Saturday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eddie Zimmerman officiating. Committal services will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m. at Harr Family Cemetery. Pallbearers include: Jim Long, Charles Long, Sam Anderson, Doug Ray and members of Faith Baptist Church. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 6-8 p.m. prior to the service. Mr. Harr, 88, of Bristol, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord at 5:15 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 22, 2001, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born on May 6, 1913, and lived most of his life in the Blountville area. He was a former employee of CJ Long's Nursery and also worked briefly at Massengill. He attended Faith Baptist Church in Bristol. Survivors include: wife, Eva K. Harr; daughters, Ann Arnold and Nancy Harrington; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Bud Harr. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 24, 2001

HARR, WILLIAM Committal services for William "Bill" Harr will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m. at Harr Family Cemetery. Pallbearers include: Jim Long, Charles Long, Sam Anderson, Doug Ray and members of Faith Baptist Church. E-mail condolences may be sent at www.weaverfuneralhome.net. Mr. Harr, 88, of Bristol, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord at 5:15 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 22, 2001, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 25, 2001

HARR, WILLIAM K. "BUD" BLOUNTVILLE -- Funeral services for William K. "Bud" Harr will be conducted 8 p.m. Friday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Eddie Zimmerman and Rev. Johnny Mink officiating. Pallbearers will be Dee Musser, Keith Elton, Sam Anderson, Landon Bellamy, Donnie Sammons, Jerry Cunningham and members of the Sullivan County Sheriff's Department. The family will receive friends prior to the service 6 to 7:45 p.m. The committal services will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Harr Family Cemetery. Mr. Harr, 53, went to be with the Lord, Oct. 30, 2001, in Tampa, Fla., after a brief illness. He was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County. Mr. Harr was a retired lieutenant with the Sullivan County Sheriff's Department with 25 years of service and a member of the Eastern Star of Bristol 162. He is survived by his wife of 33 years, Jean C. Harr; son and daughter-in-law, Ken and April Harr; two special grandchildren, Trey and Taylor Harr, all of Bluff City; parents, Eva and Bill Harr of Bristol, Tenn.; sisters, Ann Arnold of Bristol, Tenn., and Nancy Harrington of Clark Summit, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 2, 2001

HARR, WILLIAM K. "BUD" BLOUNTVILLE -- The committal services for William K. "Bud" Harr will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Harr Family Cemetery. Mr. Harr, 53, went to be with the Lord, Oct. 30, 2001, in Tampa, Fla., after a brief illness. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 3, 2001

HARTSOCK, ELIZABETH EALEY Elizabeth Ealey Hartsock, 67, of Bristol, Va., died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Elizabethton, Tenn., and the daughter of the late Wiley and Blanch Ealey. She was of the Baptist faith and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Goodwin. Survivors include her husband of nine years, Charles L. Hartsock; two daughters, Cathy Wassom Murray and Linda Stophel; one son, Thomas Ealey; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 8 p.m. Tuesday at Central Baptist Church with Rev. Tom Hicks officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the church. Honorary pallbearers are William Pierce, Dale Rice, Marvin Goodwin, Paul Felty, Howard Baylock, Timothy Pounds and Ken Hand. Committal services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Chinquapin Cemetery. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD CORUIER NOV. 27, 2001

HARTSOCK, ELIZABETH EALEY Committal services for Elizabeth Ealey Hartsock will be 11 a.m. Wednesday at Chinquapin Cemetery. Mrs. Hartsock, 67, of Bristol, Va., died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 28, 2001

HAYES, S. FRANCES RICH BLUFF CITY -- Funeral services for S. Frances Rich Hayes will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2001, in Corner Stone Free Will Baptist Church with Rev. Gary Rowlette and Rev. Jimmy Gross officiating. Burial will follow in Shipley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Wayne Lockner, Jack Wood, Jim Gross, Clayton Gross, Tim Gross and George Simcox. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Weaver Funeral Home. Mrs. Hayes, 92, a former resident of Hayes Road, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Sugar Grove, Va., Aug. 19, 1909, the daughter of the late Charles and Victoria Woods Rich and had made her home in the Hickory Tree community of Sullivan County most of her life. She was a retired employee of the Big Jack Manufacturing Co. and Imperial Reading. Mrs. Hayes was the oldest member of Corner Stone Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include her children, Alfred Rex Bullins, Lucille Smith, Mabel Morrell, Barbara Simcox and Mildred "Tootsie" Allison; sister, Dorothy Martin; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a special niece, Martha "Sis" Morrell. Mrs. Hayes was preceded in death by two grandsons, Billy Wyatt and Charles Morrell. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 18, 2001

HJELM, HAZEL O’DELL Hazel O'Dell Hjelm, 81, of Bristol, Tenn., died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was the daughter of the late Johnnie A. and Isabelle Booher O'Dell. A native of Bristol, Tenn., she had worked most of her adult life in Washington, DC, and was affiliated with Woodward and Lothrop Department Store as a bookkeeper. She retired in the 1980s and returned to Bristol. She was a member of Faith Lutheran Church. Survivors include her husband, Robert W. Hjelm; one sister, Mary O'Dell, Bristol, Tenn.; one brother, James R. O'Dell, Bristol, Va.; two nieces, Laura Barbrey, Bristol, Tenn., and Mary Ashmore, Greenville, SC; and three great-nephews, Aaron Barbrey, Bryan Barbrey and John Ashmore. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, 2001, in Akard Chapel with Rev. Thomas Quickel officiating. Burial will be in Shipley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ed Booher, Jim Key, Glenn Booher, Charles Booher, Michael DeBusk, Robbie Witcher, Bobbie Bushong and Jack Gent. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Akard Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 2909 Weaver Pike, Bristol, TN 37620 or to charity of choice. E-mail condolences for the family may be sent to akardfh@chartertn.net. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Hjelm. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 8, 2001

HJELM, HAZEL O’DELL Funeral services for Hazel O'Dell Hjelm will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 10, 2001, in Akard Chapel with Rev. Thomas Quickel officiating. Burial will be in Shipley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ed Booher, Jim Key, Glenn Booher, Charles Booher, Michael DeBusk, Robbie Witcher, Bobbie Bushong and Jack Gent. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Akard Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to Faith Lutheran Church, 2909 Weaver Pike, Bristol, TN 37620 or to charity of choice. E-mail condolences for the family may be sent to akardfh@chartertn.net. Mrs. Hjelm, 81, of Bristol, Tenn., died Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001, in Wellmont Hospice House. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Hjelm. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 9, 2001

HODGE, HAROLD BOYD "HOPPY" GREENVILLE, SC -- Harold Boyd "Hoppy" Hodge, 63, of 37 N. Estate Drive died Friday, Nov. 9, 2001, at Greenville Memorial Hospital. Born in Kingsport Aug. 13, 1938, he was a son of Hazel Blevins Hodge of Abingdon and the late Charles W. Hodge Sr. Having spent the majority of his first 18 years of life as a patient at Greenville's Shriners Hospital, his lifelong dream was to become a Shriner and help other children who were "differently abled." Through much perseverance, determination and the loving support of his older brother and Shriner, Les Hodge, Hoppy became a 32nd-degree Scottish Rite Mason, a York Rite Mason and ultimately a member of Hejaz Shrine Temple. As a Shriner, Hoppy received many plaques and citations honoring his outstanding service on behalf of the crippled and burned child. He served two terms as captain of the wheelchair unit, treasurer of the scooter unit, honorary member of the Hejaz Motor Corp and earned Diamond status in his Shriner's Crown of Honor. Retired from the City of Greenville with more than 25 years of service, Hoppy was a dispatcher for both the city police department and the county sheriff's office. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his brother and sister-in-law, Les and Dianne Hodge of Greenville; two nephews, Steven W. Hodge of California and Alan J. Hodge of Greenville; and a niece, Kimberly Hodge Wood and family of Tigerville, SC He was predeceased by his father, and also a brother, Charles W. "Buddy" Hodge Jr. Visitation will be held today from 5-7 p.m. at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Northwest, Greenville. Graveside services will be Monday, Nov. 12, 2001 at 2 p.m. at Glenwood Cemetery, 839 Bluff City Highway, Bristol, Tenn., with burial arrangements handled through Weaver Funeral Home, Bristol, Tenn. A funeral procession of family and friends will leave Weaver Funeral Home at 1:45 p.m. Monday, going to Glenwood Cemetery. The family requests memorials be made to the Shriners Hospital For Crippled Children, 950 W. Farris Road, Greenville, SC 29605. The family is at the home of Les and Dianne Hodge, 310 Tarr Blvd., Greenville, SC 29605. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 11, 2001

HOLDEN, BILL C. The funeral service for Bill C. Holden will be conducted at 8 o'clock Thursday evening in the chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home with Mr. Gary Knapp, minister, officiating. The committal service and interment will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Honorary pallbearers will be the elders and deacons of West Hills Christian Church. The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:45 Thursday evening prior to the service. Those who wish may make contributions to West Hills Christian Church, 116 Elm St., Bristol, TN 37620 Mr. Holden, 67, of Bristol, Va., died Monday, Oct. 29, 2001, at his residence. Arrangements especially for Mr. Holden have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 1, 2001

HOLDEN, BILL C. The committal service and interment for Bill C. Holden will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Honorary pallbearers will be the elders and deacons of West Hills Christian Church. Those who wish may make contributions to West Hills Christian Church, 116 Elm St., Bristol, TN 37620 Condolences to the family may be sent via e-mail to oakley-cook@funeral-plans.com. Mr. Holden, 67, of Bristol, Va., died Monday, Oct. 29, 2001, at his residence. Arrangements especially for Mr. Holden have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 2, 2001

HUGHES, TRACY LEE Memorial services for Tracy Lee Hughes will be conducted on Wednesday at noon at the Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Carl Young officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the American Heart Association, 208 Sunset Dr. No. 521, Johnson City, TN 37604 or to the NE TN Chapter of Alzheimers Association, 207 N. Boone St., Johnson City, TN 37604. E-mail condolences may be mailed to www.weaverfuneralhome.net. Mrs. Hughes, of 208 Orchard Lane, Bristol, Tenn., died Monday, Nov. 12, 2001, at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born on Nov. 18, 1914, the daughter of the late Dave and Susie Powers Thomas. She was a homemaker and a mother and had lived most of her life in the Bristol area. She was the widow of Arthur H. Hughes. Survivors include: daughter, Phyllis A. Leon of Bristol, Tenn.; grandsons, Craig Duncan and David Duncan, of Bristol, Tenn., Butch Newman of Florida, and Danny Newman of Virginia; granddaughters, Kyra Newman of Bristol, Tenn., and Beth Carter of Bristol, Tenn.,; sister, Janie B. Carrier of Kingsport; brothers, Allen Thomas of West Virginia and Jack Thomas of North Carolina; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Eleanor Sue Newman. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 14, 2001

JOHNSON, SARAH ELLEN ROGERS Sarah Ellen Rogers Johnson, 88, of Bristol, Tenn., died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2001, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was a native of Bristol and the daughter of the late Clinton and Laura Osborne Rogers. She was the widow of Hurst Johnson and was preceded in death by brothers, Wiley Rogers and Bill Rogers. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Ruth Johnson Bowers and Fred Bowers; granddaughter, Gail Bowers Miller and her husband, Jerry Miller; sister, Mary Pearl Barr; and brothers, J.C. Rogers, Hugh Rogers and Kenny Rogers. Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Rowlette officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Rooty Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until service time. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 12, 2001
JOHNSON, SARAH ELLEN Graveside services for Sarah Ellen Rogers Johnson will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Rooty Branch Cemetery. Ms. Johnson, 88, of Bristol, Tenn., died Saturday, Nov. 10, 2001, in Wellmont Hospice House. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 13, 2001

JONES, MARY ALICE EVELYN POTEET TAZEWELL, Va. -- Mrs. Mary Alice Evelyn Poteet Jones died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2001, at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn. She was born in Wise and was the daughter of the late Lonnie H. and Dixie Gilbert Poteet of Appalachia. She was a member of the Tazewell Baptist Church. Her brother, William G. Poteet, preceded her in death. Survivors include her loving husband of 55 years, Lester L. Jones; a son, Michael L. Jones and wife Linda, of Richmond; two grandchildren, James Michael Jones of Lexington, Ky., and Lesley Poteet Jones of Richmond; an uncle, Edsel "Bunn" Poteet; three nieces; two nephews; and sisters-in-law, Betty Stine and Mary Mumpower and brothers-in-law, Floyd Jones and Billy Reeves Jones, all of Bristol, Tenn. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001, at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell with the Rev. Robert Belcher officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour prior to the service. A graveside service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 8, 2001, at Shipley Cemetery in Bristol, Tenn. The family requests that expressions of sympathy be made in the form of donations to the Tazewell Baptist Church or the Scleroderma Foundation. Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home, Tazewell, is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 6, 2001

JONES, PAUL EDWARD Paul Edward Jones, 72, of 739 Meadow View Road, Bristol, Tenn., passed away Friday, Nov. 9, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born May 3, 1929, in Sullivan County (Holston Valley Community), the son of the late James Walter Jones and Lela Christine Grubb. He was a farmer. Survivors include two brothers, Vernon Houston Jones of Bristol, Tenn., and Roy A. Jones of Abingdon; two sisters, Julie Jones and Dorothy Jones, both of Bristol, Tenn. One nephew and one niece also survive. Funeral services for Paul Edward Jones will be conducted today at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel, with Minister Dan Bailey officiating. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. prior to the service. Committal services will be 2 p.m. Monday at Mountain View Cemetery, Bristol, Va. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 11, 2001

KYLE, JEWELL E. Jewell E. Kyle, 81, of Bristol, Tenn., died Friday, Nov. 23, 2001 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Kyle was retired from United Telephone Co. and was a member of Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the A. D. Reynolds Sunday School Class. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, William T. "Dub" Kyle Jr.; two sisters, Hazel Snodgrass of Blountville and Ann Corrin and her husband, Ralph, of Bristol, Tenn.; two sisters-in-law, Iris Ellis and Lorraine Fox, both of Bristol, Va. She is also survived by a special cousin, Ann Gross and her husband, Bill; and several nieces, nephews and other cousins. Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 25, 2001 in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Tony Collins officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Monday, Nov. 26, 2001 in Gunnings Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m. Sunday, prior to the service at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church, 327 Mary St., Bristol, VA 24201. E-mail condolences may be sent to the Kyle famiy at akardfh@chartertn.net. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs Kyle. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 25, 2001

KYLE, JEWELL E. Graveside services for Jewell E. Kyle will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 26, 2001 in Gunnings Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church, 327 Mary St., Bristol, VA 24201. E-mail condolences may be sent to the Kyle famiy at akardfh@chartertn.net. Mrs. Kyle, 81, of Bristol, Tenn., died Friday, Nov. 23, 2001 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Kyle. BRISTOL HERALD CORUIER NOV. 26, 2001

LANE, MYRTLE DANFERD POTTER Myrtle Danferd Potter Lane, 76, of 1720 Kentucky Ave., Bristol, Tenn., died on Nov. 25, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. She was born May 31, 1925, the daughter of the late Roby and Sarah Hillard Potter. She was a housewife and a lifelong resident of Sullivan County. She attended Genesis Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Clarence Jr. Lane; daughter, Carolyn E. Hillard of Gray, Tenn.; stepdaughters, Susan Murray, Tammy Pence and Sandra Smith; stepsons, Jerry Lane, Johnny Lane and Richard Lane; grandsons, Michael and Steven Hillard of Blountville; 20 step-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; sisters, Lucille Perry of Bristol, Va., and Venus Watson of Abingdon; and brothers, O’Dell Potter and R. D. Potter of Bristol, Tenn. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Genesis Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Jennings Dotson officiating. Interment will follow in Cox Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6-8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD CORUIER NOV. 26, 2001

LANE, MYRTLE DANFERD POTTER Funeral services for Myrtle Danferd Potter Lane will be conducted on Tuesday at 1 p.m. at Genesis Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Jennings Dotson officiating. Interment will follow in Cox Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Mrs. Lane, 76, of 1720 Kentucky Ave., Bristol, Tenn., died on Nov. 25, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD CORUIER NOV. 27, 2001

LESTER, MARY E. Mary E. Lester, 67, of Bristol, Va., died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2001, at home. She was a native of Hawkins County, Tenn., and the daughter of the late Samuel and Lillie Jones Christian. She moved to Bristol in the 1960's and was a member of Central Baptist Church. Mrs. Lester was a homemaker and a loving mother, grandmother and mother-in-law. Included in survivors are a daughter, Lisa Franklin of Bristol, Va.; five sons, Phillip Buchanan of Belmont, NC, Tony Williams Sr., Charles Williams, Jerry Williams Sr. and Troy Buchanan, all of Bristol, Va.; three brothers; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 o'clock Saturday morning, Nov. 24th, at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery with Rev. Richard N. Hale officiating. Burial will follow. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Blevins Funeral Home. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Lester have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 22, 2001
LESTER, MARY E. The funeral service for Mary E. Lester will be conducted at 11 o'clock Saturday morning, Nov. 24th, at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery with Rev. Richard N. Hale officiating. Burial will follow. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Blevins Funeral Home. Mrs. Lester, 67, of Bristol, Va., died Tuesday, Nov. 20, 2001, at home. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Lester have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 23, 2001

LETT, PEGGY BARKER Peggy Barker Lett, 66, of 1941 Bay St., Bristol, Tenn., died Friday, Nov. 23, 2001, in Wellmont Hospice House. Born to the late William and Ada Hale Barker, she was a lifelong resident of Bristol. She was a member of the Auxiliary of VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975, and was of the Baptist faith. Her husband, James Lett, preceded her in death along with two brothers, James and Fred Barker. She is survived by her brother Eddie Barker and two sisters, Mary Miller and Marjie Weeks, all of Bristol, Tenn. Several nieces and nephews along with a host of friends also survive. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 Sunday evening, Nov. 25, 2001, at Castle Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. in Castle Funeral Home Chapel with pastor Donnie Shaffer officiating. Graveside services will be Monday, Nov. 26, 2001, at 1 p.m. in Pine Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tim Barker, Vernon Barker, Johnny Akers, Randy Weeks, Sammy Galliher and Mark Miller. Castle Funeral Home, 14298 Lee Highway, Bristol Virginia, is serving the Lett Family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 25, 2001

LEWIS, MAMIE M. Mamie M. Lewis, 92, of 521 Riverview Rd., Bristol, Tenn., died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2001, at Greystone Health Care Center. She was a native of Neva, Tenn., a daughter of the late Felix B. and Sephonia Reynolds Minks. She moved to Bristol in 1927 and was a member of First United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley Frank Lewis. She is survived by three sisters-in-law, Mrs. James Taylor of Phafftown, NC, Mrs. Carl Lewis of Wilkesboro, NC, and Mrs. Ernest Lewis of Boone, NC; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, Nov. 15, 2001, at Glenwood Cemetery with Rev. David T. St. Clair officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to First United Methodist Church, 322 Vance Dr., Bristol, TN 37620. Condolences to the family may be sent via e-mail to oakley-cook@ funeral-plans.com.
Arrangements especially for Mrs. Lewis have been made by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 14, 2001
LEWIS, MAMIE M. The funeral service for Mamie M. Lewis will be conducted at 2 o'clock Thursday afternoon, Nov. 15, 2001, at Glenwood Cemetery with Rev. David T. St.Clair officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30-1:30 p.m. Thursday at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to First United Methodist Church, 322 Vance Dr., Bristol, TN 37620. Condolences to the family may be sent via e-mail to oakley-cook@ funeral-plans.com. Mrs. Lewis, 92, of 521 Riverview Rd., Bristol, Tenn., died Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2001, at Greystone Health Care Center. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Lewis have been made by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 15, 2001

LEWIS, WILLIAM PRESTON "BILL" TAYLORS VALLEY, Va. -- The funeral service for William Preston "Bill" Lewis will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001, in the Walnut Grove Church of the Brethren in Taylors Valley with Pastor Terry R. Johnson and Mr. Chad McMurray, ministers, officiating. Burial will follow in the Jackson-Lewis Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Charles David Brown, John Forrester, Allenby Baber, Scott Lewis, David Warden, Carl McMurray and Pete Hoke. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the Walnut Grove Church of the Brethren, c/o Linda McMurray, 23526 Taylors Valley Rd., Damascus, VA 24236, the Mt. Rogers Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad, PO Box 47, Whitetop, VA 24292, the Washington County Life Saving Crew, PO Box 64, Abingdon, VA 24212, or to the favorite charity of one's choice. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday at Garrett Funeral Home in Damascus, Va. Mr. Lewis, 76, died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001, at his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County, Va., and the son of the late Solomon E. and Lavina Gentry Lewis. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by four sisters and three brothers. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member of the Rumley Thompson American Legion Post 135. He was a retired employee of the U.S. Postal Service and also a retired farmer. Mr. Lewis was a former member of the Board of Directors of the Damascus Senior Citizens. He was a member and past master of the Liberty Hall Lodge 104 AF & AM in Damascus and also a member of the Royal Arch Chapter, E.H. Gill No. 50 in Bristol, Va. He was a devoted member and deacon of the Walnut Grove Church of the Brethren in Taylors Valley. In addition to his faithful service to his local church, he also served in various positions on the district level. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Dorothy Allen Blevins Lewis; four daughters, Patricia Anderson and husband, Ed, of Lynchburg, Va., Susan Herndon and husband, Fred, of Big Stone Gap, Va., Cindy Davidson and husband, Matt, of Apex, NC, and Beth Richardson and husband, Mark, of Taylors Valley; three sisters, Ruth Warden of Laurel Bloomery, Tenn., Effie Price of Taylors Valley and Florence Rowan of Kingsport; two brothers, Jack Lewis of Taylors Valley and Rodger Lewis of Kingsport; one sister-in-law, Helen Lewis of Damascus; six grandchildren, Lori Anderson, William Anderson, Emily Davidson, Matthew Davidson, Erin Herndon and Briana Richardson; and several nieces and nephews. Garrett Funeral Home in Damascus is serving the family of Mr. Lewis. BRISTOL HERALD CORUIER NOV. 26, 2001

LIEBENOW, HELEN PAWLOSKI Helen Pawloski Liebenow, 87, of 24 Kilmainham Circle, Bristol, Tenn., died Friday, Nov. 23, 2001, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was a native of Bergen County, NJ, and daughter of the late Joseph and Bertha Miglin Pawloski. She was a former resident of New Port Richey, Fla. Survivors include her husband of 65 years, Howard W. Liebenow; daughter and son-in-law, Connie and Joe Avento, Bristol, Tenn.; son and daughter-in-law, Howard Liebenow Jr. and Patricia Liebenow, Smithville, NJ; sisters, Wanda Arnold, Pompton Lakes, NJ, Alice Becklund, Toms River, NJ, and Dorothy Crawford of Moore Park, Calif.; one brother, Joe Pawloski of Lancaster, Pa.; five grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 24, 2001

LONG, THEODORE EDWARD "ED" JOHNSON CITY -- Theodore Edward "Ed" Long, 81, 2012 Sherwood Dr., died Monday, Nov. 26, 2001, at the James H. Quillen Veterans Medical Center at Mountain Home. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol and Johnson City and was a son of the late Frank and Elizabeth Thomas Long. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and of the Episcopal faith. He is survived by a son, T. Edward Long Jr., of Hickory, NC; a sister, Faye Buckles, of Bristol, Tenn.; a brother, George Long, of Crossville, Tenn.; five grandchildren; one niece; and seven nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home with Dr. Ross Dampier officiating. The family will receive friends from 1-1:50 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail at oakley-cook@ funeral-plans.com. Arrangements especially for Mr. Long have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD CORUIER NOV. 27, 2001

LONG, THEODORE EDWARD "ED" JOHNSON CITY -- The funeral service for Theodore Edward "Ed" Long will be conducted at 2 o'clock Wednesday afternoon at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home with Dr. Ross Dampier officiating. The family will receive friends from 1-1:50 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Mr. Long, 81, 2012 Sherwood Dr., died Monday, Nov. 26, 2001, at the James H. Quillen Veterans Medical Center at Mountain Home. He was preceded in death by two sons, Fred Thomas Long and Charles William long. Arrangements especially for Mr. Long have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 28, 2001

LUNSFORD, FANNY WALTER BLOUNTVILLE -- Fanny Walter Lunsford, 72, died Friday, Nov. 16, 2001, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was a native of Germany and had lived in Illinois for approximately 40 years. She had been a resident of Blountville since 1984. She was preceded in death by a son, Albert James Lunsford. Survivors include her husband, Elmer Eugene Lunsford; one son, Nelson Lunsford of Elgin, Ill.; one sister, Hildard Truman of Maine; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 18, 2001, in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Daniel Case officiating. Graveside service will be 1 p.m. Monday in New Hope Cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews and friends. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday prior to the service at Akard Funeral Home. Friends may also call any time at 233 Lunsford Private Drive, Blountville, TN. E-mail condolences for the family may be sent to akardfh@chartertn.net. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Lunsford. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 17, 2001

MANN, MATTIE SCOTT The funeral service for Mattie Scott Mann will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Walter L. Statzer officiating. Burial will follow in Shelby Hills Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Allen C. Townsend, Stanley Mann, John Mann Jr., Marvin G. Townsend, James D. Leonard, Jack R. Trent and Frank L. Mann. Honorary pallbearers will be James H. Townsend Jr., Charles J. Leonard and George A. Mann. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Akard Funeral Home. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@ chartertn.net. Mrs. Mann, 93, of 344 Elmo St., Bristol, Va., died Monday, Oct. 29, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Mann. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 1, 2001
MANN, MATTIE SCOTT The funeral service for Mattie Scott Mann will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Walter L. Statzer officiating. Burial will follow in Shelby Hills Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Allen C. Townsend, Stanley Mann, John Mann Jr., Marvin G. Townsend, James D. Leonard, Jack R. Trent and Frank L. Mann. Honorary pallbearers will be James H. Townsend Jr., Charles J. Leonard and George A. Mann. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@chartertn.net. Mrs. Mann, 93, of 344 Elmo St., Bristol, Va., died Monday, Oct. 29, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Mann. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 2, 2001

MARTIN, CLARENCE Clarence Martin, 87, of 2033 Highway 126, Bristol, Tenn., died Friday, Nov. 16, 2001, in National Healthcare Center. He was the son of the late Ballard and Melissa Martin, and lived most of life in the Bristol area having moved there from Platerco, Va. He was a retired supervisor CEO and attended Church of God. He was preceded in death by a son, William C. "Bill" Martin. Survivors include wife, Geneva Martin; daughter-in-law, Ann Martin; three brothers, Roy Martin of Charlotte, NC, Clyde Martin of Oak Ridge, Tenn., and Gene Martin of Oak Ridge; special brother-in-law and sisters-in-law, Tony Pickel, Lois Pickel and Helen Barker; granddaughter and spouse, Sherri and Jeff Snodgrass; grandson and spouse, Billy and Rachel Martin; four great-grandchildren, Stefan Martin, Shauna Martin, Tallas Snodgrass and Cameron Snodgrass; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. J.W. Norris officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jack Ray, Frank Houser, Stefan Martin, Jeff Snodgrass, Bud Montgomery, Bobby Blair, Ernie Fleenor, Conway Tester, Tallas Snodgrass and Cameron Snodgrass. Honorary pallbearers will be James Snyder, Bill Snyder, Charlie Betters, Harold Rogers, Jim Barnes, C. L. Morrell, Don Cross, Kermit Widener, Stewart Wolf, Jimmy Hurt and Jack Johnson. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 18, 2001

MARTIN, CLARENCE Funeral services for Clarence Martin will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. J.W. Norris officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jack Ray, Frank Houser, Stefan Martin, Jeff Snodgrass, Bud Montgomery, Bobby Blair, Ernie Fleenor, Conway Tester, Tallas Snodgrass and Cameron Snodgrass. Honorary pallbearers will be James Snyder, Bill Snyder, Charlie Betters, Harold Rogers, Jim Barnes, C. L. Morrell, Don Cross, Kermit Widener, Stewart Wolf, Jimmy Hurt and Jack Johnson. Mr. Martin, 87, of 2033 Highway 126, Bristol, Tenn., died Friday, Nov. 16, 2001, in National Healthcare Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 19, 2001

MAY, PAULINE "PEACH" Pauline "Peach" May, 82, of Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born on Oct. 15, 1919, the daughter of the late George D. and Pearlie Mills Ball. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol and the former owner and operator of the South Holston Grill. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at the graveside in Ordway Cemetery, Saturday at 2 p.m. with Dr. Bill Goforth officiating. Weaver Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 4, 2001

MAYS, LOUELLA FLEENOR Funeral services for Louella Fleenor Mays will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 1, 2001, in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dennis Burnette and Rev. Lester MacKinnon officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Mountain View Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday prior to the service. Mrs. Mays of Bristol, Va., died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Mays. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 1, 2001
MAYS, LOUELLA FLEENOR Graveside services for Louella Fleenor Mays will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Mountain View Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be nieces and nephews. E-mail condolences may be sent to the Mays family at akardfh@chartertn.net. Mrs. Mays, of Bristol, Va., died Tuesday, Oct. 30, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Mays. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 2, 2001

McCRACKEN, DONALD Donald McCracken, 70, of Bristol, Va., died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001, at home. He was a native and lifelong resident of Washington County, Va. a retired employee with the Washington County Virginia Fire and Rescue Department with 28 years of service and the past 10 years as fire chief. He was a former coach with the Washington County Virginia Little League and a member of the Woodmen of the World Lodge 0269, Bristol, Va. Mr. McCracken was a member of Lime Hill Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon and Sunday school teacher. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Wanda E. Smith. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Betty Barker McCracken; daughter and son-in-law, Donna Jean and Robert Layell of Galax, Va.; son and daughter-in-law, Keith and Denise McCracken of Bristol, Va.; son-in-law, Jim Smith and wife, Frances, of Bristol, Va.; two brothers, Ralph McCracken of Bristol, Va., and Lewis McCracken of Bluff City; and four precious grandchildren, Rebekah Layell of Galax and Amanda Smith, Amelia Smith and Adam McCracken, all of Bristol, Va. Graveside service will be conducted Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001, in Mountain View Cemetery with Pastor Ron Bradshaw officiating and grandson, Adam McCracken, soloist. Pallbearers will be Omar Barker, Jack Barker, Johnny Barker, Vernon Barker, Rick Barker, Alan Barker and Vernon Thomas. Honorary pallbearers, members of the Washington County Fire and Rescue Department, the Bristol Virginia Fire Department, members of Lime Hill Baptist Church, Dr. Jeffrey Ginther and Roby Phipps, RN The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Akard Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to Lime Hill Baptist Church, c/o Polly Alexander, 405 Shelby Lane, Bristol, TN 37620. Minister, pallbearers, family and those that wish may meet at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Akard Funeral Home and go in a procession to Mountain View Cemetery. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. McCracken. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 30, 2001

McCRACKEN, DONALD Graveside service for Donald McCracken will be conducted Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001, at 1 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery, Bristol, Va., with Pastor Ron Bradshaw officiating and grandson, Adam McCracken, soloist. Pallbearers will be Omar Barker, Jack Barker, Johnny Barker, Vernon Barker, Rick Barker, Alan Barker and Vernon Thomas. Honorary pallbearers, members of the Washington County Fire and Rescue Department, the Bristol Virginia Fire Department, members of Lime Hill Baptist Church, Dr. Jeffrey Ginther and Roby Phipps, RN In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to Lime Hill Baptist Church, c/o Polly Alexander, 405 Shelby Lane, Bristol, TN 37620. Minister, pallbearers, family and those that wish may meet at 12:30 p.m. Saturday at Akard Funeral Home and go in a procession to Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. McCracken, 70, of Bristol, Va., died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001, at home. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. McCracken. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC. 1, 2001

McFADDIN, LAVONIA E. Lavoria E. McFaddin, 79, died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2001 in Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn. She was a retired employee of St. Mary's Hospital. Survivors include nine sons, Ed McFaddin, Bristol, Tenn., Mike McFaddin, Lebanon, Ohio, Patrick McFaddin, USAF, Dayton, Ohio, Rodney McFaddin, Commerce, Ga., Dan McFaddin, Coeburn, Marty McFaddin and Anthony McFaddin, both of Kingsport, Steve McFaddin, North Carolina, and Rick McFaddin, Abingdon; four daughters, Sue Jones and Donna Adkins, both of Abingdon, Pam Tyree, Bluefield, Va., and Eleanor Hammond, Bluefield, W.Va.; two brothers, Kester Meade, Coeburn, Va., and Burnis Meade, Dayton, Ohio; two sisters, Mae Ringley, Coeburn, Va., and Candis Hopsin, Dayton, Ohio; 22 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Sturgill Funeral Home, Coeburn, was in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 6, 2001

McKAMEY, VIVIAN "Polly" PINEY FLATS -- Funeral services for Vivian "Polly" McKamey will be conducted on Friday evening at 8 at Piney Flats United Methodist Church with Pastors Jack Stevens, Rocky Maines, Carol Wilson and Virgel Booher officiating. Graveside service will be on Saturday morning at 11 at Shell Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Wayne Snodgrass, Jim Blalock, Bill Hodge, Eric Hughes, Ed Torbett, Raymond Perkinson, Mickey Hamed, Benny Curd, Louis Sluder and Lewis Cross. Friends may call at the home of Mae Blalock of 225 Blalock Road, Piney Flats, Tenn. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to the Building Fund of Edgefield or Piney Flats United Methodist Churches or Sullivan County Humane Society, Neutering/Spaying Fund. The family will receive friends on Friday evening from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Piney Flats Untied Methodist Church. Mrs. McKamey, 63, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001, at Johnson City Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Piney Flats, retired from Mary Hughes School and was a former employee of Summers Hardware. She was a member of Piney Flats United Methodist Church, a homemaker and an avid lover of pets and animals. Surviving are her husband, William H. "John" McKamey; mother, Mae Blalock; sister and brother-in-law, Sharon and William "Pete" Carrier, all of Piney Flats; and many friends and neighbors. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 16, 2001
McKAMEY, VIVIAN "POLLY" PINEY FLATS -- Graveside service for Vivian "Polly" McKamey will be on Saturday morning at 11 at Shell Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Wayne Snodgrass, Jim Blalock, Bill Hodge, Eric Hughes, Ed Torbett, Raymond Perkinson, Mickey Hamed, Benny Curd, Louis Sluder and Lewis Cross. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be given to the Building Funds of Edgefield or Piney Flats United Methodist Churches or Sullivan County Humane Society, Neutering/Spaying Fund. Mrs. McKamey, 63, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, Nov. 14, 2001, at Johnson City Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 17, 2001

McLEROY, BEULAH M. Funeral services for Beulah M. McLeroy will be held on Friday, Nov. 9, 2001, at 2 p.m. at Lebanon Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Austin Fields officiating. Interment will follow at Ketron Memorial Gardens, Lebanon. The family will receive friends on Thursday, Nov. 8, 2001, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. McLeroy, 86, of Bristol, Va., formerly of Cleveland, Va., went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, Nov. 6, 2001. She was the daughter of the late Howard and Maggie Musick. Beulah was employed by Big Lots in Bristol, Tenn., for the past 11 years. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James H. McLeroy; four brothers; and a sister. Survivors include two sisters, Pauline Vicors of Kingsport and Dean Deforst; a brother, Don Musick Kantsos and Patsy Daugherty of Bristol, Tenn.; a sister-in-law, Ann Musick of Bristol, Va.; numerous nieces, nephews and friends also survive. A special thanks to the employees at Big Lots. Lebanon Funeral Home, Lebanon, Va. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 8, 2001

MITCHELL, IRMA CHRISTINE Irma Christine Mitchell, of 1202 Georgia Ave., Bristol, Tenn., died Saturday, Nov. 17, 2001, at home. A native of Meadowview, she had lived in the Bristol area most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Paul and Mimia Humphrey Hash. She was a homemaker and of the Pentecostal Holiness faith. Survivors include: two daughters and sons-in-law, Diane and Allen Cross and Pam and Joe Russell, Bristol, Tenn.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Tony and Deborah Mitchell, Bristol, Tenn., and Gary and Debbie Mitchell, Bluff City; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Helen Joyce "Dot" and Donald Jones, Bluff City and Lois and Clarence Martin, Meadowview; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and one step-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 19, 2001, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Russell officiating. The committal will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Forest Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 19, 2001

MOBLEY, PHYLLIS ANNE BLUFF CITY -- Phyllis Anne Mobley, 62, of 232 Eastwood Drive, died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001, in Johnson City Medical Center. Mrs. Mobley was born in Bristol, Tenn., and was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County. She was a graduate of Bristol Tennessee High School and was the only daughter of the late Carl A. and Pauline Cole O'Dell, Sr. She was preceded in death by her husband of 40 years, Thomas E. Mobley; two brothers, Donald H. Odell; and Carl A. O'Dell, Jr. and was a member of First Baptist Church, Bristol, Va., and was an active member of the Beta Sunday School Class. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Jeff and Lorrie (Mobley) Gill of Flowery Branch, Ga., John and Sherri (Mobley) Long of Bristol, Tenn.; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Alyssa Mobley of Garland, Texas; two brothers, Robert L. O'Dell and Ralph E. O'Dell, both of Bristol, Tenn., also surviving are four grandchildren, Whitney Nicole Long, Joshua Andrew Long, Megan Elizabeth Gill and Ryan Wesley Gill and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001, in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Brian P. Miller officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Earl Barbour, John T. Deakins, Glen Kitts, Tom Parker, Ernie Sprouse and Bob Taylor. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday in the Akard Funeral Home. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@chartertn.net. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Mobley. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 25, 2001

MOBLEY, PHYLLIS ANNE BLUFF CITY -- Funeral services for Phyllis Anne Mobley will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 27, 2001, in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Brian P. Miller officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Earl Barbour, John T. Deakins, Glen Kitts, Tom Parker, Ernie Sprouse and Bob Taylor. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday in the Akard Funeral Home. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@ chartertn.net. Mrs. Mobley, 62, of 232 Eastwood Drive, died Saturday, Nov. 24, 2001, in Johnson City Medical Center. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Mobley. BRISTOL HERALD CORUIER NOV. 26, 2001

MOODY, JAMES W. KINGSPORT -- James W. Moody Sr., 82, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001, after an automobile accident. He was born in Kingsport and lived most of his life in Cooks Valley. He was a member of Kingsport Methodist Church and was a retired carpenter by trade. James was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Opal Lewis Moody; brothers, Clifton, Clay and Farris Moody; sister, Hazel Moody; parents, Ed and Ollie Dillow Moody; and a great-granddaughter, Summer Quillen. He is survived by brothers, Ray Moody Sr., Bill Moody and J.B. Moody; and sisters, Louise Williams and Margie Jennings. Mr. Moody is also survived by his six children, James W. Moody Jr., Shirley Krell, E.G. Moody and wife Mary Frances, Linda Christian and husband Phillip, Lewis Moody and wife Nancy and T. Glen Moody and wife Deb, all of the Kingsport and Bristol areas. He is also survived by 10 grandchildren, T. Suzy Ray, Toni Phelps, Tiffany Hickman, Sara Christian, Kelly Quillen, Leah Burnette, Amy Cornett, Jason Moody, Joshua Moody and Melody Moody; and 10 great-grandchildren. The Moody family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Nov. 15, 2001, at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport. Funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. in the chapel with Rev. A. Richard Ratliff and Rev. Paul Moody officiating. Graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at Gunnings Cemetery with Pastor Tim Adkins officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the charity or church of the donor's choice. Pallbearers will be Lance Quillen, Jason Moody, Michael Ray, Michael Burnette, Russell Cornett and Randy Phelps. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 14, 2001

MOORE, JULIAN GEORGE "BUD" ERWIN, Tenn. -- Julian George "Bud" Moore, 77, died Nov. 11, 2001, at his residence. He was a native of Louisville, Ky., but had lived in Erwin his entire life. He was the son of the late Rufus Slaughter and Julia Horne Moore. He was a member of Presbyterian Church of Erwin. He was a member of Erwin Civitan, longtime member of Johnson City Country Club, Elks Lodge of Erwin 1985, Tennessee Golf Association, United States Golf Association, American Dental Society, Tennessee State Dental Society and served in the U.S. Navy Pacific Theater during World War II 1943-45. He received a BS degree from ETSU, was a 1954 graduate of UT of Memphis, where he received his DDS. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an older brother, Rufus Moore Jr. Survivors: daughter, Melynda Whetsel (Bob), Knoxville; sons, Tad Moore (Earlene), Greeneville, and Robert Martin Moore (Paige), Jacksonville, Fla.; sisters, Martha Baughn, Doris McKernon, Mary Sowers and Peggy McCartey, all of California; brothers, Louis Moore, Kingsport, Bill Moore, Bristol, Bob Moore, California, Don "Red" Moore, Erwin, and Gene Moore, Hickory, NC; grandchildren, Jackson Whetsel and Joshua Misener; several nieces and nephews; companion, Nadine Brennan Messerschmidt; and former wife, Jane Boyd Lovelace, Erwin. Arrangements are incomplete. Snyder's Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements. 239-5671//477-7911 BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 12, 2001

MORRELL, PAUL E. "BUD" Paul E. "Bud" Morrell, of 632 Morrell Town Rd., Bristol, Tenn., died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2001, at home. He was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County, Tenn., and the son of the late Mack and Nora Morrell. He was a generous and kindhearted man and loving husband and father. He served in the Korean conflict, stationed in Germany, 317th Engineer Corp., National Guard and Reserves. He was a member of the Central Holston Christian Church and was preceded in death by a son, Charles D. Morrell; a brother, J.M. Morrell; and a sister, Mary Lee Boyd. Survivors include wife, Mable Bullins Morrell; three sons, Dale E. Morrell, Philip W. Morrell and Anthony R. Morrell; two daughters, Vickie Morrell Welch and Cynthia Morrell Epperson; son-in-law, Carl M. Welch; friend, Frank Elsea; extra-special grandson, Michael Braxton Keesee; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Billy and Artie Morrell and Albert and Velma Morrell; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Peggy Trivette, Corina and Lewis Puryear and Rosalin and Reed Booher; J. Lee Boyd, husband of deceased sister, Mary Lee Boyd; and numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001, at the graveside at Shipley Cemetery with Rev. Howard Campbell officiating with military honors conducted by the VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975 of Bristol. Honorary pallbearers will be Kenny Morrell, Randy Morrell, Danny Morrell, Chris Trivette, Jeff Booher, Don Morrell, Keith Morrell, Scott Morrell, Richard Morrell, Mike Puryear, Marty Puryear, Cecil Boyd, Leslie Boyd, Chet Trivette, Rex Bullins Jr., Dean Bullins, Lonnie Bullins and Jack Bullins. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 6, 2001
MORRELL, PAUL E. ‘BUD" Funeral services for Paul E. "Bud" Morrell will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 7, 2001, at the graveside at Shipley Cemetery with Rev. Howard Campbell officiating with military honors conducted by the VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975 of Bristol. Honorary pallbearers will be Kenny Morrell, Randy Morrell, Danny Morrell, Chris Trivette, Jeff Booher, Don Morrell, Keith Morrell, Scott Morrell, Richard Morrell, Mike Puryear, Marty Puryear, Cecil Boyd, Leslie Boyd, Chet Trivette, Rex Bullins Jr., Dean Bullins, Lonnie Bullins and Jack Bullins. Mr. Morrell, of 632 Morrell Town Rd., Bristol, Tenn., died Sunday, Nov. 4, 2001, at home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 7, 2001

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