ACKER, CHARLANE E. BYLES Charlene E. Byles Acker. 60, of Greystone Health Care Center died Wednesday, May 20, 1998, in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Cardington, Ohio, and had lived in Galion, OH, before moving to Bristol in 1974. She was a bus driver for the Bristol Virginia school system and was a member of the Glad Tidings Assembly of God Church. Survivors include three daughters, Debbie Cunningham, Piney Flats, Lana Weaver, Bluff City, and Judy Almany, Bristol VA; two sons, Todd St. Clair, Bristol TN, and Gary St. Clair, Bristol VA; four sisters, Cora Winters, IL, Sandra Stump, Mount Gilead, OH, Ruth Staley, Lexington, OH, and Jackie Byrd, OH; one half-sister, Judy Byles, Bristol TN; and 11 grandchildren. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 22, 1998
ADAMS, ALVIN HENRY Alvin Henry Adams, 75, of 12322 Dettor Road, died Sunday, May 3, 1998, in Greystone Health Care. He was a native of Bristol Virginia where he had lived most of his life and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include two brothers, the Rev. Herbert Adams and W.H. "Pete" Adams, both of Bristol VA, and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 6, 1998
ADAMS, RANDY EARL DAMASCUS -- Randy Earl Adams, 28, died Thursday, May 14, 1998, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County, VA. Survivors include one daughter, Amber Rose Adams, Damascus; his mother, Vergie Blackwell Adams, Damascus; five brothers, Andy Jack Adams, Benjamin David Adams, Clyde Edward Adams and Christopher Lee Roy Adams, all of Damascus, and Kenneth Mark Adams, Abingdon; five sisters, Edna Virgie Arnold, Christina Lynn Hyler, both of Abingdon, Doris Marie Adams, Rebekah Faye Adams and Rachel Rosalee Adams, all of Damascus; two nephews; and one niece. Farris Funeral Service, Abingdon, is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER May 15, 1998
ADDINGTON, LENA K. KINGSPORT -- Lena K. Addington, 84, of 405 Merman Road died Tuesday, May 19, 1998, at her home. She was a native of Lebanon, grew up in St. Paul and had lived in Kingsport since 1941. She was a member of Central Sunrise Baptist Church, Blountville, and a former member of State Line Baptist Church, where she taught Sunday school for several years. She was the widow of A. F. Addington. Survivors include two sons, Charles Freddie Addington, Kingsport; and the Rev. Gary M. Addington, Bristol; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; one brother, Frank Ferguson, Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews. Oak Hill Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 20, 1998
ALLISON, MALCOLM C. Malcolm C. Allison, 86, of Bristol Virginia, died Monday, May 11, 1998, in Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol Tennessee. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Myrtle Woodward Allison; one half-brother, Verlin Allison, Saltville; and several nieces and nephews. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 13, 1998
ARNOLD, STACY Stacy Arnold, 71, of 305 Sunnybrook Drive, Bristol, TN, died Thursday, May 28, 1998, at his home. He was a native of Elizabethton and had lived most of his life in the Bristol area, and was a retired driver of ET& Freight Lines/Red Ball. After his retirement, he enjoyed working his small engine repair shop, boating, fishing and was an avid race car fan. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and a member and elder of East End Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Pullon Arnold; two daughters, Mrs. Michael (Debbie) Penix, Kingsport, and Mrs. Ronald (Patty) Arnold, Bristol; one sister, Mrs. Rondal (Mary) White, Elizabethton; four grandsons; one niece; and two nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 30, 1998
BATES, BEA Bea Bates, 77, of 1313 Seventh Avenue, Bristol, TN, died Wednesday, May 27, 1998, in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Anault, WV, and had made her home in Johnson City before moving to Bristol 44 years ago. She retired from the United Inter-Mountain Telephone Company with more than 30 years of service, a member of the Professional Business Womens Club and a member of Volunteer Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Charles Bates; two daughters, Mrs. Joe (June) Pinkson, Neederland, TX, and Mrs. David (Doris) Daniels, Johnson City; one son, Robert "Bob" Estep, Nashville; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 29, 1998
BENTLEY, CARRIE ETHEL BIG STONE GAP -- Carrie Ethel Bentley, 89, of the Cadet Community, died Thursday, May 14, 1998, in Wellmont Lonesome Pine Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Big Stone Gap, was of the Holiness faith and the widow of Alonzo Bentley. Survivors include three daughters, Lavada Yeary, Big Stone Gap, Daisy Mae Harless, Pennington Gap, and Joyce Bolling, East Stone Gap; two sons, Haskell Bentley and Buford Bentley, both of Big Stone Gap; 56 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Holding Funeral Home, Big Stone Gap, is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 16, 1998
BLANKENSHIP, CHRIS ATLANTA -- Christopher G. Blankenship, 28, formerly of Bristol Tennessee, died Tuesday, May 12, 1998, in Hospice Atlanta. He had lived in Atlanta for the past eight years. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Jan and Bill Brown, Myrtle Beach, SC; his father and stepmother, George and Charlotte Blankenship, Bristol TN; one brother, Sam Blankenship, Bristol; one stepbrother, Shane Hatley, Bristol; one stepsister, Wendy Stout, Bristol; and his maternal grandparents, the Rev. and Mrs. S.L. Faulkenberry, formerly of Bristol. A memorial service was held Thursday in Hospice Atlanta. National Cremation Society, Atlanta Chapter, was in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER May 15, 1998
BLEVINS, JACOB AVERY PULASKI -- Jacob Avery Blevins, 70, of 1325 Dora Highway, died Monday, May 25, 1998, in the University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville. He was a native of Sullivan County, TN, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and attended the Peak Creek Mission of Prayer. He was retired from the Radford Army Ammunition Plant with over 17 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Mamie Lea Wyatt Blevins; one daughter, Mrs. Frank (Dianne) Thompson, Pulaski; five sons, James Franklin Blevins, Freddie Wayne Blevins, Larry Junior Blevins and Ronald Gene Blevins, all of Pulaski, and Roy Lee Blevins, Grahams Forge; one sister, Lennie Gibson, Damascus; 17 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Bower Funeral Chapels, Pulaski, is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 26, 1998
BOOHER, JUNE ANNETTE CAMPBELL June Annette Campbell Booher, 68, of 1113 North Paperville Road, Bristol, TN, died Saturday, May 2, 1998, at her home. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and a former employee with Bristol Regional Medical Center and Smith Cline Beecham Laboratories. She was a former member of Bradley Street Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, William W. Booher; three sons, Lawrence "Eddie" Booher, Bluff City, Timothy Lynn Booher, Waynesboro, VA, and Danny Wayne Booher, Bristol TN; one daughter, Debbie Marie Parris, Memphis; four grandchildren; and one great-grandson. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 3, 1998
BOOHER, SARAH S. DUNCAN Sarah S. Duncan Booher, 97, of 271 Old Hickory Tree Road, died Sunday, May 10, 1998, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Big Creek and had made her home in the Bristol area all of her life. She was a former school teacher in Old Holston View School, at Fish Dam, the widow of Thomas D. "Tom" Booher, a member of Holston Valley Christian Church and an avid flower gardener. Survivors include six daughters, Kathryn Duncan, Mary Payne, Jane Moore, Peggy Gillispie, Edna Ollis and Linda Lawson, all of Bristol; one son, Dail Booher, Bristol; two sisters, Martha Landore and Nell Smithson, both of Bristol; two brothers, Joe Duncan, Shady Valley, and H. C. Duncan, Bristol; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 11, 1998
BOWERS, EDNA VANCE CALABASH, NC -- Edna Vance Bowers, 78, of 1051 Wilson Ave., formerly of Bristol Tennessee, died Monday, May 25, 1998, in Grand Strand Hospital, Myrtle Beach, SC. She was a retired cafeteria manager at Sunrise Elementary School, and a member of Eastern Heights Presbyterian Church. She was the widow of W.H. "Bill" Bowers. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Lou Sorah, Calabash, NC, and Donna Watson, Calabash; two sons, Ed J. Bowers, Blountville, and Randy Bowers, Bristol Tennessee; seven grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 27, 1998
BOWERS, HUGH B. BLUFF CITY -- Hugh B. "Old Man" Bowers, 77, of 637 Vickars Road, died Tuesday, May 5, 1998, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Sullivan County, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Dairyman, Inc., as a truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Mary Etta (Hartsock) Bowers; three daughters, Joyce Jones, Bristol TN, Susie Perry and Brenda Russell, both of Bluff City; one son, David Bowers, Bristol TN; one sister, Betty Lee Oliver, Bluff City; three brothers, Bob Bowers, Blountville, Marion Bowers, IN, and Johnny Bowers, Michigan; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Tetrick Funeral Home, Bluff City Chapel, is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 7, 1998
BOYD, KATHERINE ANDERSON KINGSPORT -- Mrs. Katherine Anderson Boyd, 80, died Friday, May 8, 1998, in Wexford House. She was a native of Bristol Virginia, had lived most of her life in Sullivan County and was the widow of John Fred Boyd. She was a member of Harmony Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday School for 30 years and performed various other church functions. She was active in the Home Demonstration Club. Survivors include three daughters, Ms. Jane B. Hughes, Ms. Ruth Ann Shook and Mrs. Jerry (Rebecca) Harr, all of Blountville; one son, John Isaac Boyd, Blountville; nine grandchildren; and seven-great-grandchildren. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport, is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 9, 1998
BRADLEY, LAWRENCE G. Lawrence G. "Burrhead" Bradley Jr., of 205 Arch Street, Bristol, TN, died Sunday, May 24, 1998, at his home. He grew up in Princeton, WV, and was recently inducted into the Princeton High School Hall of Fame. He received a bachelor of arts degree from Concord College and a master's degree from West Virginia University. He excelled in football at Concord before and after World War II. During the war he was a captain in the Marine Corps, serving as a dive bomber pilot where he saw considerable action in the Philippines. "Burrhead" began his coaching career at Princeton High School, later moving to Graham High School, where he served 20 years as a football and basketball coach, athletic director and assistant principal. At Graham High School his 1956 Basketball Team won the Virginia State Championship, as did the 1962 Graham High School Football Team. Coach Bradley moved to the Bristol area in 1968 and started the football program at Sullivan East High School, where the team posted a 6-3-1 record in its second year. "Burrhead" touched countless young people in his 39-year coaching and teaching career. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Phyllis Bradley; one son, Larry R. Bradley, Salem, VA; one daughter, Kay B. Dudley, Bluefield, VA; his mother, Violet Bradley, Hinton. WV; one sister, Elaine Garten, Hinton, WV; and three grandchildren. Dudley Memorial Mortuary, Bluefield, VA, is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 26, 1998
CARRIER, MATTIE EMMERT ACKWORTH, GA -- Mattie Emmert Carrier, 87, formerly of Bristol Tennessee, died Sunday, May 10, 1998, in Kennesaw, GA. She was a lifelong member of Beidleman's Presbyterian Church and was secretary/treasurer for eight years. She was an active member of the church Women's Circle, serving as secretary/treasurer for a number of years, and was an Adult Bible Class teacher. She was the widow of Parks W. Carrier Sr. Survivors include two sons, John R. "Bobby" Carrier, Kennesaw, GA, and Parks W. Carrier Jr., Bossier City, LA; two granddaughters; one grandson; two great-granddaughters; and three great-grandsons. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 12, 1998
CARRIER, RANDALL BENNY BLUFF CITY -- Randall Benny Carrier, 64, of 1760 Hickory Tree Road, died Saturday, May 2, 1998, in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. HE was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County, a former employee of Cortrim Lumber Company and was of the Presbyterian faith. Survivors include one son, Randall Carrier, Bristol TN; two daughters, Sherry Shaffer, Bluff City, and Tammy Lingerfelt, Bristol TN; his father, Edward Carrier, Bluff City; one brother, Phillip Carrier, Bluff City; one sister, Charlotte Carrier, Greeneville; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 3, 1998
CASEY, BONNIE LEE JOHNSON MEADOWVIEW -- Mrs. Bonnie Lee Casey, 91, died Thursday, May 7, 1998, in Johnston Memorial Hospital, in Abingdon. She lived most of her life in Washington County and was of the Methodist faith. She was the widow of Joseph Casey. Survivors include two sons, Carl Casey and James Casey, both of Petersburg, VA; one daughter, Johnsie Miller, Meadowview; one brother, Russell Johnson, Independence, OR; nine grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Farris Funeral Service, Abingdon, is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 8, 1998
CROSS, DAYMOND SYLVESTER BLOUNTVILLE -- Daymond Sylvester Cross, 77, of Cave Hill Road died Saturday, May 23, 1998, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native and lifelong resident of Blountville, was a retired brick mason and was a longtime member of Allied Brick Masons Association. He was a member of Belle Meadows Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Thompson Cross. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Linda Pope, Kingsport; one son, Randall Cross, Blountville; one sister, Mrs. Delphia Leonard, Blountville; one granddaughter; one grandson; and one great-granddaughter. Blountville Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 24, 1998
DEAN, ORBIE POUNDING MILL -- Orbie "Carnell" Dean, 76, died Friday, May 15, 1998, in a Bristol Tennessee hospital. He was a native of Castlewood, had made his home in the Pounding Mill area for the past 50 years, was a retired coal miner, a farmer and a member of the United Mine Workers of America Local Union No. 6025, of Bishop. He was a member of the Wilderness Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Sylvia E. Dean; one daughter, Mrs. Carl Jr., (Sandra) Dye; three sisters, Mrs. Ella Mae Randolph and Mrs. Gladys McNeil Phillips, both of Castlewood, and Mrs. Peggy Riley, Verona, VA; two brothers, Joe Dean, Castlewood, and Bobby Dean, Verona; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home, Richlands, is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 16, 1998
DIXON, NANCY JANE JACKSON Nancy Jane Jackson Dixon, 55, of 713 College Ave., Bristol, TN, died Friday, May 29, 1998, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Meadowview and had lived most of her life in the Bristol area. She was a floral designer and was a member of Bethel View Baptist Church. Survivors include her mother, Mildred F. Jackson, Bristol TN; and one brother, William Fred "Freddie" Jackson, Bristol TN. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 31, 1998
DOWELL, GABRIEL BRANT Gabriel Brant Dowell, of Bristol Virginia, died Tuesday, May 12, 1998, at his home. He was a member of Open Door Baptist Church and a student at Virginia High School. Survivors include his parents, Steve and Laura Dowell; one half-brother, Brian Dowell, Bristol TN; his maternal grandparents, Charles and Nina Waybright, Bluefield, WV; and his paternal grandparents, Robert and Joyce Dowell, Bristol TN. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER May 15, 1998
DOWNS, VERNA B. Mrs. Verna B. Downs, 96, of Bristol TN, died Thursday, April 30, 1998, at the home of her granddaughter, Ruth Ann McSwain. She was a native of New Gretna, NJ, and resided in Tennessee for the past nine years. She was the oldest member of the St. Paul's United Methodist Church, New Gretna. Survivors include one daughter, Eleanor Cowperthwaite, Tuckerton, NJ; one son, Stanley Wiseman, Piney Flats; three grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Akard Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 1, 1998
DUNCAN, EARL E. NORTH LITTLE ROCK, AR -- Earl E. Duncan, 61, died Thursday, May 7, 1998. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran with 23 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Margareta Duncan; four daughters, Renata Duncan, Anita Gottsponer, Sylvia Davis and Earlene Collins; one son, Roger Duncan; his mother, Dorothy Duncan; one brother, Gerald Duncan; two sisters, Charlotte Duncan and Ellen Holland; and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday in North Little Rock with burial in Little Rock National Cemetery. North Little Rock Funeral Home is in charge. Information courtesy of Farris Funeral Service, Abingdon. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 9, 1998
FLEENOR, RUTH ATKINS Ruth Atkins Fleenor, 84, of Bristol Tennessee, died Tuesday, May 26, 1998, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Wise County, VA, and had resided in Bristol since 1935. She was employed as secretary/bookkeeper with Bristol Public Library for ten years and was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Survivors include one son, Ralph L. Fleenor Jr., Bristol TN; two granddaughters, Kristi Fleenor, Abingdon, and Shana Fleenor, Bristol VA; one aunt; and one great-aunt. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 28, 1998
FRACTION, DAVID EDWARD Sr. David Edward Fraction Sr., of 309 Trammell Road, Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, May 19, 1998, in Wellmont Bristol Regional Hospital. He was a native of Bristol and was a member of the John Wesley United Methodist Church, where he served as an usher and was a member of the United Methodist Men. He was a retired employee of Norfolk Western Railway and Parks Belk Co. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Rhodenia Fraction; one son, Joseph A. Fraction, Bristol TN; four daughters, Mrs. Rose Fraction of the home, Mrs. Elaine Birdwell and Mrs. Thelma Foote, both of Bristol VA, and Mrs. Vanessa Raggins, St. Augustine, FL; one foster daughter, Mrs. Mattie Wilson; one sister-in-law; seven grandsons; two granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. Robinson Mortuary is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 21, 1998
FRANKLIN, JAMES S. James S. Franklin, 74, of Bristol Virginia, died Saturday, May 30, 1998, in NHC Healthcare. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired employee of Sprint with 42 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Olene Salyer Franklin. Survivors include one daughter, Anne Franklin, Athens, TN; two sons, Tyler Franklin, Bristol VA, and Michael W. Franklin, Morris Plains, NJ; one sister, Louise Musick, Bristol TN; one brother, Donald Franklin, Gray; and four grandchildren. Akard Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 31, 1998
GILBERT, RUTH H. Ruth H. Gilbert, 82, died Saturday, May 16, 1998, in Bristol HealthCare Center, Bristol Virginia. She was a native of Piney Flats, had resided in Elizabethton, and for many years in Fort Washington, MD, before returning to the area. Prior to her illness, she had been a resident of the John Sevier Center, Johnson City, Kiwanis Towers, Kingsport, and Ft. Shelby Manor, Bristol VA. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church, Piney Flats, and the widow of George Earl Gilbert. Survivors include one son, Richard G. Gilbert, Piney Flats; one daughter, Roberta Gilbert Sams, Church Hill; one brother; one sister; two grandchildren; one great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Snyder Funeral Home, Gray, is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 17, 1998
GOODWIN, HERBERT H. KINGSPORT -- Herbert H. Goodwin, 69, of 414 Andover Court, died Wednesday, May 13, 1998, in Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a native of Sullivan County, had made his home in the area all his life, attended Blountville High School and graduated from the University of Tennessee, in 1959, with a degree in chemical engineering. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, retired from Eastman after 34 years of service, and was a member of the Moose Lodge No. 972, since 1959. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Wilma Jean Goodwin; three sons, Alan Goodwin, Flowery Branch, GA, Dana Goodwin, Nashville, and Roger Goodwin, Greensboro, NC; one brother, John Frank Goodman, Lincoln Park, MI; one sister, Virginia Cox, Blountville; and several nieces and nephews. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport, is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 14, 1998
GRANT, TED RICHARD BLUFF CITY -- Ted Richard Grant, 72, died Monday, May 11, 1998, in Wellmont Hospice House. He was a native and lifelong resident of Sullivan County and was a retired truck driver with Lemmons Transport. He was also of the Baptist faith. Survivors include one daughter, Phyllis Grant Lingerfelt, Bluff City; two sons, Randy Allen Grant, Greeneville, TN, and Michael Allen Grant, Bluff City; one step-son, Ernest Pilkin, Bristol TN; one step-daughter, Delores Bushong; his mother, Emma Lee Grant, Bluff City; two sisters, Evelyn Gray, Piney Flats, and Mary Ruth Necessary, Blountville; four brothers, Donald Grant and Hobart Grant, both of Bristol VA, Fred Grant and Johnny Grant, both of Bristol TN; seven grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 13, 1998
GRAYBEAL, HENDERSON BLUFF CITY -- Henderson Graybeal, 87, of 413 Graybeal Hollow, died Monday, May 4, 1998, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County, and a former machine operator at Universal. He was also a retired carpenter, was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Graybeal. Survivors include two daughters, Alice Jones, Bluff City, and Shirley Hilliard, Piney Flats; three sons, J.R. Graybeal and Earl Graybeal, both of Bluff City; and Jerry Graybeal, Lexington, KY; one brother, Luther Graybeal, Abingdon; 14 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 6, 1998
HARR, PAUL C. Paul C. Harr, 62, of Bristol Tennessee, died Monday, May 18, 1998, at his home. He was lifelong resident of Bristol and a member of South Chapel Baptist Church. He was an employee of Ross Prestressed Concrete, Inc. Survivors include his wife, Ilene Harr; three sons, Frankie Wilson, Damascus, Ronnie Harr, Larry Harr, both of Bristol TN; two sisters, Ethel Hilliard, NC, and Estelle Vanover, Bristol TN; and five grandchildren. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 19, 1998
HARR, VERNA MAE ADAMS Verna Mae "Billie" Adams Harr, 80, of 611 Downtown Plaza, Bristol, VA, died Thursday, May 7, 1998, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Asheville, NC, and had lived most of her life in the Bristol area. She was a homemaker and was of the Presbyterian faith. Survivors include one daughter, Dolores Nab, Bristol TN; and one granddaughter, Kristi Nab, Bristol Tennessee. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 8, 1998
HAWS, OLLIE PHILLIPS Ollie Phillips Haws, 99, of Bristol Virginia, died Wednesday, May 13, 1998, in NHC Healthcare, Bristol Virginia. She was a native of Bulls Gap, TN, and had lived in Fall Branch prior to moving to The Grand Court in Bristol Virginia four years ago. She was a retired school teacher of Washington County, TN, a member of Fall Branch United Methodist Church and the widow of Thomas H. Haws. Survivors include one son, Tommy H. Haws, Bristol TN; one sister, Mrs. Hazel Moore, Bulls Gap; one granddaughter, Mrs. William L. (Karen) Sorah, Bristol TN; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport, is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 14, 1998
HENNINGER, STEPHEN F. Stephen F. Henninger, 60, of Bristol Tennessee, died Friday, May 15, 1998, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol and a retired geologist with the Virginia Department of Transportation. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, Pamela Crowson Henninger; one daughter, Mrs. Brad (Jill) Philippi, Bristol TN; one son, Jeffrey Fields Henninger, Knoxville; his mother, Elizabeth Adams Henninger, Bristol TN; one sister, Deborah Alexander, Fountain Hills, AZ.; one brother, Douglas A. Henninger, Richmond; one niece; and one nephew. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MA7 17, 1998
HENSON, LYDIA GROSS Lydia Gross Henson, 75, of 1516 Rock Rose Road, Bristol, TN, died Monday, May 4, 1998, in Bristol Regional Medical Center Emergency Room. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, and was the widow of Kenneth Clay Henson. She was also of the Baptist faith. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Mike (Hazel) Grubb, Bluff City; five sons, Johnny Henson, Phil Henson, Billy Henson, Herman Henson, all of Bristol and Howell Henson, Bluff City; five sisters, Mary Cooper, Stella Duty, Mert Henson, Bonnie Taylor and Mable Saylor, all of Bristol; one brother, Ira Gross, Bristol; ten grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 6, 1998
HOME, ESTELLE MITCHELL Estelle Mitchell Horne, 74, of 1900 Kingmill Pike, Bristol, VA, died Saturday, May 9, 1998, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was a native of Coeburn and a former employee of Helms Candy Company. She was of the Baptist faith and was the widow of H.S. Horne. Survivors include one daughter, Kathy Guy, Blountville; two sons, Scott Horne and Bob Horne, both of Bristol VA; one sister, Ozella Bond, Coeburn; one brother, Ival Mitchell, Richlands; five grandchildren; and two adopted grandchildren. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 10, 1998
HORNE, ESTELLE MITCHELL Estelle Mitchell Horne, 74, of 1900 Kings Mill Pike, Bristol, VA, died Saturday, May 9, 1998, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was a native of Coeburn and a former employee of Helms Candy Company. She was of the Baptist faith and was the widow of H.S. Horne. Survivors include one daughter, Kathy Guy, Blountville; two sons, Scott Horne and Bob Horne, both of Bristol VA; one sister, Ozella Bond, Coeburn; one brother, Ival Mitchell, Richlands; five grandchildren; two adopted grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 11, 1998
HUDSON, KATHERINE ROSS Katherine Ross Hudson, 75, of 15167 Wilderness Road, Bristol, V, died Saturday, May 23, 1998, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Parkton, NC, and had been a resident of the Bristol area since 1957. She was a member of the Lowry Hills Garden Club, the YWCA Women's Club and an active member of the YWCA having served as a member of the board of directors. She was a life member of the Parkton Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband, Curtis H. Hudson; one daughter, Katherine M. "Kathi" Hudson, Bristol TN; and one son, Curtis H. "Kurt" Hudson Jr., Bristol TN. Akard Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 24, 1998
HUNT, WILLIAM HORACE KINGSPORT -- William Horace Hunt, 87, died Friday, May 1, 1998, in Bristol Nursing Home. He had lived in Greene County and Sullivan County all his life, was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific, and was retired from Mason-Dixon Freight Lines, Inc. He was also a charter member of Tommy Miller Post No. 4933 of the VFW. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Barnette Hunt. Survivors include one daughter, Chrissy Morris, Honolulu; two brothers, Nestor "Dood" Hunt and Darren "D.O." Hunt, both of Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport, is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 6, 1998
JONES, JACK W. Jack W. "J.W." Jones, 75, of 1015 Windsor Ave., Bristol, TN, died Wednesday, May 13, 1998, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, a former employee of Monroe, and was a retired owner/operator of Volunteer Vendor. He was also a former constable in the 17th District of Sullivan County, a member of Marthina Memorial Chapel, and a U.S. Marine veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary A. Jones. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Charlie (Sandy) Wright and Mary Ann Neely, both of Bristol VA; three sons, Horace L. Jones, Mobile, AL, Albert D. Jones, Wheelersburg, OH, and Jack W. Jones II, Roseville, CA; 11 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER May 15, 1998
JONES, MATTHEW TYLER Matthew Tyler Jones, infant son of Ricky and Rhonda Jones, of 534 Cant Hook Hill Road, Bristol, TN, died Wednesday, May 20, 1998, in Johnson City Medical Center. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his maternal grandparents, Don and Patricia Miller, Bristol Virginia; his paternal grandparents, Robert and Peggy White, Bristol TN; and his paternal grandfather, Archie Jones, Piney Flats, TN. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 22, 1998
JORDON, CLIFFORD E. BLOUNTVILLE -- Clifford E. Jordan, 82, of 368 Mockingbird Place died Monday, May 18, 1998, in Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a staff sergeant in the U.S. Army during World War II serving in Germany and France. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Helen Jordan. Survivors include his wife, Mabel D. Jordan; two daughters, Cherita Crawford, Gray, TN, and Donna Jordan, Manatau Beach, MI; two stepdaughters, Donna D. Brooks, Bristol VA and Belle D. Overbey, Bristol TN; one son, Dennis Jordan, Manatau Beach; two stepsons, Paul Q. Dancy Jr., Bristol TN, and Raymond M. Dancy, Graham, NC; one sister, Mrs. Thomas (Lorena) Stephens, San Mateo, FL; one brother, Carl Jordan, Adrian, MI; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. East Lawn Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 20, 1998
JORDON, IRENE LEFTWICH Irene Leftwich Jordan, 75, of Bristol, died Monday, May 4, 1998. She had made her home in Bristol for many years and was the widow of George T. Jordan. She was a retired LPN with Bristol Regional Medical Center. Survivors include one daughter, Diana J. Glover, Bluff City; one sister, Blanche Stinson, Wise; one brother, Bob Leftwich, St. Louis, MO; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Blevins Funeral Home is in charge. Arrangements are incomplete. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 5,1998
KETRON, HELEN LAVERNE SULLIVAN GARDENS -- Helen Laverne Ketron, 66, of 363 Poplar Grove Road, died Saturday, May 30, 1998, at her home. She was a native of Indiana, moved to Scott County at an early age and spent all of her adult life in Kingsport. She was an employee of Warriors Path State Park for several years and a member of Poplar Grove Primitive Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Marvin Ketron; four daughters, Mrs. Oscar (Priscilla) Irvin, Kingsport, Mrs. Mike (Shirley) Berry, Granite Falls, NC, Mrs. Doug (Sissy) Wallen Gilliam and Mrs. Albert (Lola Mae) Arnold, both of Kingsport; two sons, Wade Ketron, Knoxville, and Terry Ketron, Kingsport; two brothers, Henry Salyer, Kingsport, and Jerry Salyer, Baltimore; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Kingsport, is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 31, 1998
KINZER, W. R. William R. "W.R." Kinzer Jr., 63, of Old Stage Road, Bristol, TN, died Monday, May 25, 1998. He was a native of Wytheville, and had lived in Bristol since 1964. He was a graduate of East Tennessee State University and a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. He was terminal manager of the former Jones Motor Company for 19 years and at the time of his death, was terminal manager of Logex Express. Survivors include his wife, Lovada Kinzer; two daughters, Mrs. Jeff (Jane) Godsey, Greenville, SC, Mrs. Dodd (Cheryl) King, Bluff City; two sons, Rudy Kinzer, Knoxville, and Steve Kinzer, Houston; his mother, Ardelia Kinzer Palmer, Pulaski; and ten grandchildren. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 27, 1998
LEONARD, ONETA DONNIE BLOUNTVILLE -- Oneta Donnie Leonard, 64, of 581 Massengill Road, died Sunday, May 3, 1998, at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County and a member of the Blountville Presbyterian Church, where she served as assistant secretary and treasurer of the Sunday school. She had 53 years of perfect attendance. Survivors include one sister, Dorothy Wayne Leonard, Blountville; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. A private burial was held in Blountville Cemetery. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 5, 1998
LEWIS, EDELL HICKS BLUFF CITY -- Edell Hicks Lewis, 86, formerly of 1498 Chinquapin Grove Road, died Saturday, May 2, 1998, in Sycamore Shoals Hospital. She was a native of Sullivan County, TN, a member of Chinquapin Grove Baptist Church and a homemaker. She was the widow of the Rev. Emery Lewis. Survivors include four sons, Dr. Wayne Lewis, Martin, TN, Lawrence Lewis, Blountville, Ivan Lewis, High Point, NC, and Teddy Lewis, Bluff City; two daughters, Alma Fritts, Apopka, FL, and Esther Smith, Elizabethton; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, Elizabethton, is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 3, 1998
LOVING, GEORGE H. MONROE, NC -- George H. Loving, 84, died Monday, May 4, 1998, at his home. He was a native of Bristol Tennessee and a retired funeral director, having served in the Bristol Tennessee and Monroe areas. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Virginia Dare Burgess Loving; three grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Gordon Funeral Home, Monroe, is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 6, 1998
LUCAS, PHILIP WAYNE Philip Wayne "Phil" Lucas, 49, of 303 Windingway Road, Bristol, VA, died Friday, May 29, 1998, at his home. He was a native of Bristol Virginia and had lived in Abingdon from 1980 to 1992, prior to moving back to Bristol. He was a 1966 graduate of Holston Valley High School, a 1997 graduate of Gupton Jones College of Mortuary Science, Atlanta, a member of Bristol Host Lions Club serving as secretary from 1994 to 1996 and a member of the Board of Directors from 1994 to 1998, and was a past president of the Upper East Tennessee Funeral Directors Association. He was a funeral director and embalmer with Campbell Funeral Home, Abingdon. Survivors include his wife, Jane Abel Lucas; two daughters, Erin Jane Lucas and Mallory Paige Lucas, both of the home; one sister, Mrs. Gregg (Sherry) Messick, Cheltenham, MD; three brothers, Harry E. "Eddie" Lucas Jr., Overland Park, KS, Glen Allen Lucas and Michael Keith "Mike" Lucas, both of Bluff City; and several nieces and nephews. Campbell Funeral Home, Abingdon, is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 30, 1998
LYON, ROSLYN BLUFF CITY -- Roslyn "Rose" Lyon, 56, of 485 Circle Drive died Saturday, May 23, 1998, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Bristol Tennessee and a member of Chinquapin Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Debbie McCoy and Cherie Burke, both of Bluff City; two sons, Terry Lyon, Bluff City, and Larry Lyon, Bristol VA; one sister, Anna B. Jones, Bristol TN; two half-sisters, Trula Barnett and Barbara Kaylor, both of Bluff City; two half-brothers, Veryl Kaylor Jr. and Gary Kaylor, both of Bluff City; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Tetrick Funeral Home, Bluff City Chapel, is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 24, 1998
MacCORMAC, EARL C. Earl C. MacCormac, 91, of Bristol Tennessee, died Thursday, May 7, 1998, at his home. He was a native of Belfast, Ireland, and had lived in Bristol for the past 46 years. He served as vice president and general manager of Sperry Univac. He was mayor of Bristol Tennessee from 1973-1977 and served on the Board of King College for 18 years. He served multiple terms on the boards of Bristol Regional Medical Center and the YMCA. He was an elder of First Presbyterian Church where he taught an adult Sunday school class for 20 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Kissel MacCormac. Survivors include one daughter, Cathy Anne MacCormac, Alexandria, VA; one son, Earl R. MacCormac, Raleigh, NC; two granddaughters, Ann F. MacCormac, Leesburg, VA, and Susan H. MacCormac, San Francisco. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 13, 1998
MANN, GLORIA LEE BUDD Gloria Lee Budd Mann, 60, of 21257 Cowan Drive, Bristol, VA, died Friday, May 29, 1998, in the Vencor Hospital, Chattanooga. She was a native of Cheriton, VA, and had made her home in Bristol since 1972. She was a member of ILGWU, AFLCIO and a former member of Upper Mountain Labor Council, recording secretary of AFLCIO Southeastern District and a delegate to the Democratic Nomination Ninth District, Washington County, VA. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, Frank Lynn Mann; one daughter, Clara Lee Seaman, Pittsburgh; two sons, Jessie Lynn Mann and Timothy G. Mann, both of Bristol Virginia; one sister, Connie Clark, Granite Falls, NC; one half-sister, Bernice DeChamp, Norfolk; and six grandchildren. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 31, 1998
MARTIN, BARBARA LYNN BLEVINS CHILHOWIE -- Barbara Lynn Blevins Martin, 54, died Sunday, May 4, 1998, in Wellmont Hospice House, Bristol. She was a member of the Grosses Creek Baptist Church and an employee of Greever's Drug Store. Survivors include her husband, Richard Carel Martin; one son, Keith Sanders Martin, Marion; one daughter, Mrs. Jeff (Kimberly) Watrud, Charlotte, NC; her parents, Dallas B. and Burlie Powers Blevins, Seven Mile Ford; two brothers, Kennard Blevins, Chilhowie, and Randall Blevins, Marion; one sister, Donna B. Miller, Bristol VA; and two grandchildren. Williams Funeral Home, Chilhowie, is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 5, 1998
McCOY, MARY J. SOULEYRETTE Mary J. McCoy, 62, of 1875 Lee Highway, Apartment 6, Bristol, VA, died Saturday, May 2, 1998, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of London, KY, had lived in Vansant, VA, before moving to Bristol in 1987. She was employed with United Company as a cafeteria worker and was a member of Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church, where she was a member of the church choir and a nursery worker. Survivors include her husband, James "Chick" McCoy; two sons, Richard A. McCoy, Grundy, and Jackie McCoy, Oakwood; one daughter, Kathi Hopson, Bristol VA; two sisters, Dottie Yancey, Vansant, and Sara Endicott, King George, VA; four brothers, Kenneth Souleyrette, Mason GA, Junior Souleyrette, Vansant, Johnny Souleyrette, Warren, MI, and Clifford Souleyrette, Madison Heights, MI; three grandsons; three granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 4, 1998
MOBLEY, WILLIAM R. BLOUNTVILLE -- William R. "Red" Mobley, 72, died Saturday, May 9, 1998, in Wellmont Hospice House. He was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County and a member of Blountville Christian Church. He was a member of Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post No. 6975, of Bristol Virginia. Survivors include his wife, Emma Sue Mobley; two daughters, Mrs. T.J. (Barbara) Greer Tate, Blountville, and Mrs. Karen Sue Salley, Bristol TN; one son, Gary Richard Mobley, Bristol TN; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Akard Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 10, 1998
MOTTERN, FRANCES JOYCE PINEY FLATS -- Frances Joyce Mottern, 59, of 647 Hunting Hill Road, died Sunday, May 17, 1998, in Johnson City Medical Center Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County and a member of Poplar Ridge Christian Church. Survivors include three brothers, Billy Joe Mottern, Jerry Lynn Mottern and Don A. Mottern, all of Piney Flats; one sister, Betty L. McInturff, Johnson City; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Morris-Baker Funeral Home, Johnson City, is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 18, 1998
MURRAY, ALLENE McCRACKEN Allene McCracken Murray, 81, of 19845 Benhams Road, Bristol, VA, died Wednesday, May 20, 1998, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, a homemaker and a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church. She was the widow of Hyter Murray. Survivors include one daughter, Betty Blaylock, Bristol VA; four sons, Roy Murray, Charles Murray and Merle "Doug" Murray, all of Bristol VA, and W.C. Murray, Piney Flats, TN; two sisters, Minnie McCracken, Bristol VA, and Edell McCracken, Meadowview; one brother, Stewart McCracken, Bristol VA; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 21, 1998
MUSICK, JOANN BLUFF CITY -- Joann Musick, 65, of 529 Morrell Town Road, Hickory Tree Community, died Thursday, May 7, 1998, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native and had lived most of her life in the Bristol area, was of the Baptist faith and the widow of Glen Musick. Survivors include her fiancee, Jerry Pickel; four daughters, Brenda Brown, Detroit, Ruby Gent, Bristol TN, Denise Musick and Molly Walker, both of Piney Flats; four sons, William G. Musick, Jacksonville, FL, James Musick, Johnson City, Steven Musick, El Paso, TX, and Randy Rinick, Bristol TN; her parents, Arthur and Ruby Mutter, Detroit; one sister, B.J. Hinkle, Bluff City; 16 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two nieces; two nephews; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 9, 1998
O’DELL MICHAEL ANDREW PINEY FLATS -- Michael Andrew O'Dell, 48, of 304 Lisa Lane, died Friday, May 29, 1998, at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County, a former Editor of /{Sullivan County News/} and was most recently employed by Budd-Myers Corporation. He was a former member of the U.S. Army Reserve and a member of Poplar Ridge Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Della Smith O'Dell; one daughter, Mollie Marie O'Dell of the home; one son, Andrew Michael O'Dell of the home; his mother, Alma Buckles O'Dell, Bluff City; two sisters, Mrs. Danny (Margaret) Buchanan, Bristol TN, and Mrs. Todd (Brenda) Sizemore, Cumming, GA; and several nieces and nephews. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 30, 1998
ORFIELD, JAMES THOMAS Jr. ABINGDON -- James Thomas Orfield Jr., 74, of 175 Melrose Street, died Tuesday, May 26, 1998, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Washington County, VA, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving as a Staff Sgt. in Company G of the 233rd Engineers CBN. He was retired from Kern's Bakery, Bristol VA, with 32 years of service. He was also a member of Woodland Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte V. Orfield; two daughters, Janice E. Counts, Abingdon, and Christy D. Townsend, Bristol VA; one sister, Elsie Carr, Abingdon; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Campbell Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 27, 1998
OSBURNE, CARL D. Carl D. "Zeb" Osborne, of 73 Underpass Road, Bristol, VA, died Saturday, May 16, 1998, in Wellmont Hospice House. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, a retired supervisor with Unisys Corporation, with 28 years of service, and a member of York Masonic Lodge No. 12. He was a member of Walnut Grove Presbyterian Church and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Lottie Cardwell Osborne; one daughter, Vicki L. Osborne, Roanoke; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MA7 17, 1998
OSBORNE, GEORGE C. George C. Osborne, 72, of 608 Edgemont Avenue, Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, May 26, 1998, at his home. He was a former employee of Southern States and had lived most of his life in the Bristol area. Survivors include his wife, Eula Lee Roark; one stepdaughter, Martha Buck, Johnson City; one stepson, Charles E. Spangler, Brandon, FL.; six step-granddaughters; two step-grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 28, 1998
OZORIO, HENRY GUSTAVOS BLUFF CITY -- Henry Gustavos Ozorio, 76, of 606 Vicars Road, formerly of 716 Spruce Street, Bristol, TN, died Saturday, May 9, 1998, in Cambridge House. He was a native of Shanghai, China, and arrived in America in 1948 as a scholarship student at the University of Detroit. He lived in California before returning to this area in the fall of 1997. Mr. Ozorio was employed as a mechanical engineer and supervisor with General Motors' Fisher Body Division, in Livonia, Mich., and retired after 29 years of service. He enjoyed traveling, classical music, the ballet, ethnic foods and cooking and attended St. Anne's Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary Kate Aldridge Ozorio; four daughters, Kathleen Brooker, Wilton, CT, Cynthia Ozorio, Los Angeles, Audrey Bennati, Miami Beach, FL, and Robin Pamela Mann, Detroit; one sister, Cecilia Falnes, Cherry Hill, NJ; and eight grandchildren. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 10, 1998
PENDER, JAMES James "Jimmie" Pender, of 15 Buchanan St., Bristol, VA, died Thursday, May 14, 1998, in Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Bristol Virginia and attended Douglas High School. He was a noted pianist serving in many churches in Bristol, Washington, DC, and the surrounding area. He was well known for his devotion to churches. Survivors include two sons, Howard Matthew Franklin, Bristol TN, and Kevin Pender Mason, Bristol VA; two brothers, Ronald Allen Pender and Donald N. Pender, both of Bristol VA; two sisters, Pastor Jacqueline P. Oxendine, Bristol VA, and Mrs. Barbara Mason Brown; one granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Robinson Mortuary, Bristol, is in charge. Arrangements are incomplete. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER May 15, 1998
PENLEY, VERNON B. Vernon B. Penley, 69, of 313 Bellmont Drive, Bristol, TN, died Saturday, May 16, 1998, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. He was employed for many years in the wholesale grocery business and was retired from SmithKline Beecham. Mr. Penley was a member of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Galliher Penley; two sons, Stephen L. Penley, Enfield, CT, and Wayne A. Penley, Bluff City; two sisters, Edythe Antonelli, Mt. Holly, NJ, and Jean P. Carrier, Bluff City; three brothers, Alfred Penley, Blountville, Earl Penley, Johnson City, and David Penley, Nicholson, GA; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MA7 17, 1998
PERRY, GRADY FRANKLIN Sr. Grady Franklin Perry Sr., 72, of 1709 Volunteer Parkway, Bristol, TN, died Sunday, May 24, 1998, from injuries sustained in an automobile-pedestrian accident. He was a native of Lutts, TeN, and had lived in Bristol for almost 50 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a graduate of Florence State Teachers College and received the Doctor of Laws Degree from Cumberland School of Law, at Samford University. He served as a claims adjuster for Farmers Mutual Insurance Company. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Houser Perry; one son, Grady Franklin Perry Jr., Bristol TN; two sisters, Ann Tillman, Nashville, and Nikki Rich, Orlando, FL; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 25, 1998
PRIVETTE, DEAN A. Dean A. Privette, 67, of 409 San Antonio Drive, Bristol, TN, died Friday, May 14, 1998, in the Wake Forest Baptist University Medical Center, in Winston-Salem, NC. He was a native of Union County, NC, and had made his home in the Bristol area for the past 40 years. He was past president of the Bristol Civitan Club and was semi-retired as advertising manager with the Paty Company. Mr. Privette attended the Volunteer Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Helen Helms Privette; two daughters, Carol P. Eads, Bluff City, and Beverly P. Leonard, Tampa, FL; two sons, Ronald Dean Privette, South Bend, IN, and Michael D. Privette, Bluff City; three brothers, John Martin Privette, Louisville, KY, Herman Privette, San Francisco, and Kenneth Privette, Charlotte, NC; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 16, 1998
ROBINETTE, MARY ANN MURPHY Mary Ann Robinette, of Bristol Tennessee, died Wednesday, May 6, 1998, in Wellmont Hospice House. She had been a resident of Bristol Tennessee for the past 25 years and was of the Catholic faith. She was a nurse, receiving her degree in nursing form Dublin, Ireland, and Newberry, England. She had been a U.S. citizen since 1960. Survivors include her husband, Burl H. Robinette; five sisters, Margaret Wallace, Steel, Scotland, Helen Murphy, Wicklow, Ireland, Theresa Murphy, Dolores Sivyer and Doreen O'Brien, all of Thacham, England; five brothers, Seamus Murphy, Manchester, England, Frank Murphy, Croydon, England, John Murphy, London, England, Martin Murphy and Thomas Murphy, both of Thacham, England. Akard Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 8, 1998
RODEFER, HUBERT J. BLOUNTVILLE -- Hubert J.Rodefer, 85, died Saturday, May 30, 1998, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County and a farmer until his retirement two years ago. He was a founder and member of Clay Hill Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Cornelia B. Rodefer; one daughter, Pearl R. Stallcup, Naples, FL; two sons, Clarence `Bud" Rodefer, Blountville, and Hubert Rodefer Jr., Bluff City; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. East Lawn Funeral Home, Kingsport, is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 31, 1998
RUDDER, RUTH HOUSTON GASTONIA, NC -- Ruth Houston Rudder, 69, of Gaston Place, 1750 Robinwood Road, died Saturday, May 2, 1998, at her home. She was a native of Bristol Tennessee, attended Virginia Intermont College and had been employed with Cherry, Bekaert and Holland. She was a member of Covenant Baptist Church and a former member of the Altrusa Club. Survivors include one son, Phil Rudder, Richmond; one grandson, Scott Rudder, Richmond; and one granddaughter, Hannah Rudder, Richmond. McLean & Son Funeral Directors, Gastonia, NC, are in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 4, 1998
RUSSELL, WILLIAM C. William C. Russell, 71, of Cambridge House, Bristol Tennessee, died Wednesday, May 20, 1998. He was a native of North Beach, MD, and had made his home in the Bristol area for several years. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his companion of 31 years, Elizabeth Pickel, Bristol TN. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 21, 1998
SALYER, JOHN ROBERT John Robert "Bob" Salyer, 58, of 209 Deck Valley Lane, Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, May 26, 1998. He was retired from Eastman Chemical Company, with 32 years of service, and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a member of Island Road Freewill Baptist Church, where he served as deacon, He sang bass with the True Faith Quartet. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Salyer; one daughter, Mrs. Allen (Donna) Dixon, Blountville; two sons, Daryl Robert Salyer, Blountville, and Nathan H. Salyer of the home; two brothers, Kyle Salyer, Bristol TN, and Russell Salyer, Bristol TN; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 28, 1998
SANDERS, SULLINS E. Sullins E. "Pete" Sanders, 87, of Bristol Tennessee died Friday, May 22, 1998, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Bristol and lived most of his life in Sullivan County. He was a member of the Blountville United Methodist Church, where he was a former member of the Board of Stewards. He was a Mason and a member of the Whiteside Lodge No. 13, Blountville, for 50 years. He worked several years in sales for Interstate Hardware and was retired form Central Receiving Department of Sullivan County. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Anna Lee (Hall) Sanders; one son, Robert L. "Bob" Sanders, Bristol TN; one granddaughter, Sherry Leigh Ayers; one grandson, R. Mark Sanders; and one great-granddaughter, Amanda Leigh Ayers. Akard Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 24, 1998
SCALES, ETHEL MAE WALKER Ethel Mae Walker Scales, 68, of 936 Barker St., Bristol, TN, died Friday, May 29, 1998, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol, attended Slater High School and was a former employee of Sullins College. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church where she was active in the church choir, women's choir, church usher board and was mother of the church. She was the widow of Albert Scales Sr. Survivors include two daughters, Faye Scales, Bristol TN, and Mrs. Leon (Rebecca A.) Bailey, Lexington, KY; two sons, Albert Scales Jr., Bristol TN, and William Lee Scales, Forestville, MD; one sister, Arena Hammer, Newark NJ; one brother, the Rev. T.C. Walker, Hartford, CO; one granddaughter; three step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 31, 1998
SHEARIN, WILLIAM ROBERT William Robert "Bill" Shearin, 76, of 547 Ventura Circle, Bristol, VA, died Tuesday, May 12, 1998, in Wellmont Hospice House. He was a native of Nashville, had lived in Bristol most of his life and was retired from Worley & Sons Vending Company. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran with the rank of 2nd Lt., and attended Fellowship Chapel. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Myrtle "Mert" Shearin; two daughters, Mrs. David (Ann) Blaylock, Maryville, TN, and Mrs. Clint (Janice) Teeter, Blountville; three sons, Larry Shearin, Jonesboro, GA, Roy Shearin, Knoxville, and Chris Shearin, Bristol TN; two brothers, Francis Shearin, Lakeworth, FL, and Roy Shearin, Trenton, FL; ten grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 14, 1998
SHIPLEY, FLORENCE ANNABELLE MOONEY Florence Annabelle Shipley, 72, of 100 Ash St., Apt. 3G, Bristol, TN, died Saturday, May 9, 1998, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Grundy, had lived in the Bristol area for several years, attended the Church of Christ, in Blountville, and was the widow of Paul Shipley. Survivors include two daughters, Mary J. Lawson, Blountville, and Lois Jean Kitzmiller, Laurens, SC; one son, Frank Meadows, Blountville; three sisters, Cassie Nienast, Nashville, Beulah Randolph and Elsie Mooney, both of Blountville; one brother, Dewey Mooney, Kingsport; seven grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Blountville Funeral Home is in charge. Arrangements are incomplete. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 10, 1998
SHUPE, JOSEPH E. Maj. Joseph E. Shupe, 75, formerly of Bristol Tennessee, died Tuesday, May 19, 1998, in the Arlington Medical Center, Arlington, TX. He was a graduate of Tennessee High School and King College. He retired as a major in the U.S. Air Force, serving in World War II as a highly decorated ace fighter pilot. He was a former POW, receiving the Purple Heart, National Defense Service Medal, Bronze Service Star, Armed Forces Reserve Medal, Hour Glass Device, Air Force Longevity Service Award and Bronze Oak Leaf Clusters. Most recently, he was president of Woodtex Inc., in Fort Worth, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Eula Robinette Shupe; one son, Dwight Shupe, Fort Worth; one daughter, Mrs. Les (Dawn) Brandenburg, Glen Rose, TX; and six grandchildren. Emerald Hills Funeral Home is in charge. Information courtesy of Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 22, 1998
SMITH, BRENDA J. Brenda J. "B.J." Smith, 52, of 99 North Paperville Road, Bristol, TN, died Wednesday, May 13, 1998, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, John E. Smith; two sons, Doug Smith and Justin Smith, both of the home; two sisters, Sandra Potter, Bristol TN, and Diana Fields, Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER May 15, 1998
SMITH, DELORES JUNE JOHNSON Delores June Smith, 62, of 529 Auburn Street, Bristol, TN, died Sunday, May 24, 1998, at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol, a housewife and a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Junior C. Smith; one brother, Gene Johnson, Chester, VA; one granddaughter, April Coates, Bristol TN. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 26, 1998
STALLARD, BILL WESLEY Bill Wesley Stallard, 63, of Bristol Virginia, died Sunday, May 17, 1998, at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County, VA. Survivors include one son, Thomas Stallard, Bristol Virginia; one sister, Elizabeth Dunn, Bristol Virginia; one grandson, Raymond Cox; and one granddaughter, Missy Fulton. Farris Funeral Service, Abingdon, is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 18, 1998
STRATTON, RONNIE BLOUNTVILLE -- Ronnie Stratton, 59, of 219 Lawson Drive died Tuesday, May 19, 1998, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Scott County, VA, and had lived in Blountville since 1974. He was owner and operator of Ronnie's Truck Washing Service and worked as a logger. Mr. Stratton was a member of Reedy Creek Presbyterian Church. Survivors include one daughter, Merinda Fink, Blountville; three brothers, Billy Joe Stratton, Bristol VA, and Robert C. Stratton Jr. and Arthur Stratton, both of Blountville; one granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 21, 1998
TAYLOR, CLYDE RICHARD THORNVILLE, OH -- Clyde Richard "Pudge" Taylor, 83, of 9381 Jacksontown Road, died Sunday, May 17, 1998, in Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, TN. He was a native of Thornville, a graduate of Thornville High School and an outstanding athlete, playing in the Southern Appalachia Baseball League. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a recipient of the Purple Heart. Mr. Taylor was retired from Kaiser Aluminum Company and was an avid golfer, fisherman, hunter and gardener. He was a member of Jacksontown United Methodist Church, the Masonic Lodge, in Thornville, American Legion Chapter 0285, of Hebron, OH, the Buckeye Lake Eagles Club, the Rush Creek Golf Course and the Licking County Old Timers' Men's Athletic Association. Since his retirement, he had spent the winters in Fort Myers, FL, where he was a member of Oxbow Golf Course. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Goldsmith Taylor; one daughter, Mrs. Mitch (Danea) Walters, Bristol TN; two sisters, Alice Taylor Robinette, Pataskala, OH, and Helen Taylor Drocsin, Parmo, OH; one brother, Harold Taylor, Hebron, OH; two grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 18, 1998
TAYLOR, EARL HOWARD BLOUNTVILLE -- Earl Howard Taylor, 89, died Tuesday, May 12, 1998 in Greystone Healthcare Center. He was a native of Hiltons, Va., and had lived in Sullivan County for 75 years. He was a member of Gunnings Baptist Church and retired from Tennessee Eastman in 1971. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Olinger Taylor. Survivors include one daughter, Linda Sanders, Bristol TN; one son, Jackie H. Taylor, Kingsport; two grandsons, Pat Coburn, Los Angeles, and Mark Sanders, Bristol; two granddaughters, Sherry Ayers, Blountville, and Jacqualine Hale, Kingsport; two great-grandsons; one great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. East Lawn Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 13, 1998
TEASTER, MARY L. Mary L. Teaster, 78, of 404 Valley View Drive, Bristol, TN, died Monday, May 18, 1998, in Holston Valley Medical Center. Survivors include four daughters, Betty Chapman, Helen (Sue) Chafin, Judy Pendergrass and Brenda (Jean) Smith, all of Bristol; seven sons, Fred Teaster Jr., Robert Teaster, Raymond Teaster, Chris Teaster, Carl Teaster and Norman Teaster, all of Bristol, and Howard Teaster, Columbus, GA; two sisters, Helen Rutter, Bristol TN, and Dorothy Frazier, Bristol VA; one brother, Richard Harlow; 27 grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 19, 1998
UMBERGER, JULIAN E. Julian E. Umberger, 85, of Fort Shelby Manor, Bristol, VA, died Sunday, May 24, 1998, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and was of the Jehovah's Witness faith. Survivors include one sister, Roberta Frances Umberger, Bristol TN; one brother, Donald Umberger, Bristol TN; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 25, 1998
UTT, GENEVA MITCHELL Geneva Mitchell Utt, 89, of Bristol Virginia, died Thursday, May 28, in NHC Health Care. She was a native and lifelong resident of Bristol, a retired employee of Kinney's Shoe Store, and a member of Suburban Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, Robert Utt Sr.; one son, Robert Utt Jr., Bristol VA; one sister, Edna Cannon, Bristol TN; one brother, Ellis Mitchell, Bristol VA; one grandson; one granddaughter; one great-granddaughter; and eight step-grandchildren. Akard Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 29, 1998
VIRES, BARNEY Barney Vires, 68, of Bristol Virginia, died Thursday, May 14, 1998, in James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Mountain Home. He was a native of Baxter, KY, and a lifelong resident of Bristol. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Germany, was a retired employee of Reynolds Metals and a member of United Machine Workers of America. He was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church and a member of American Legion Post No. 12, Abingdon. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Vires; two daughters, Cynthia Vires, Bristol VA; Mrs. Bill (Rebecca) Musick, Meadowview; two sisters, Mrs. Roscoe (Stella) Wilder, Salem, OR, and Ms. Daisy Lynn, Blountville; three brothers, Delbert Vires, Big Stone Gap, Edward Vires, San Diego, and Howard Vires, Detroit; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Akard Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER May 15, 1998
WAGNER, W. D. BLOUNTVILLE -- W. D. "Bill" Wagner, 80, died Monday, May 4, 1998, in Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center. He was a native of Bristol Virginia and a lifelong resident of Blountville. He was a retired employee of the Sullivan County Property Assessors Office and co-owner of Mapleview Farms and Dairy in Blountville. He was an active member of the Blountville Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Amanda Wininger Wagner and his second wife, Addie McCoy Wagner. Survivors include two sisters, Virginia Booher, Kingsport, and Mary Katherine Sanders, Blountville; seven brothers, Keith Wagner Jr., Kingsport, Gordon Wagner, Fort Worth, TX, Ralph Wagner, Donald Wagner, Harold Wagner and Joe Wagner, all of Blountville, and Brooks Wagner, Bristol TN; and several nieces and nephews. Akard Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 6, 1998
WEBB, FRENCH L. French L. Webb, 87, of Bristol Tennessee, died Thursday, May 21, 1998, at the home of his son. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol and was a retired employee of Bristol Door and Lumber Co. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Lee Bray Webb, was a member of South Bristol United Methodist Church and had been a Sunday School secretary for more than 50 years. Survivors include one son, Howard C. Webb, Bristol TN; two grandchildren, Mrs. Tim (Cindy) Widener, Bluff City, and Kevin Webb, Nashville; two great-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 23, 1998
WHITLEY, JESSICA LEE Jessica Lee Whitley, 14, of Bristol Virginia, died Friday, May 22, 1998. She was a native of Bristol Virginia, had lived in the Bristol area most of her life and was a student at Virginia Middle School where she was a percussionist with the school band. She was a swimmer, an artist, loved to write poems and songs and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her parents, Cecil "Ray" Whitley and Terry Lee Roberts Whitley; one sister, Bobbie Sue Whitley of the home; one brother, Johnny Ray Whitley of the home; her paternal grandfather, Junior Whitley, Bristol VA; her maternal grandmother, Vivian Kendrick, Bristol TN; her maternal great-grandmother, Nannie Roberts, Bristol VA; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 29, 1998
WIDENER, IRIS MARIE DAMASCUS -- Iris Marie Widener, 90, of 21837 Monroe Road, died Friday, May 1, 1998, in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, VA, and was retired from the Damascus Hosiery Mill. She attended Wright's Chapel United Methodist Church, was a member of the Damascus Senior Citizens and was the widow of Paul G. Widener Sr. Survivors include four sons, Ralph Dean Widener, Samuel L. Widener and Jerry M. Widener, all of Damascus, and Paul G. Widener Jr., Glade Spring; one sister, Myrtle Findley, Baltimore; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Johnson Funeral Home, Damascus, is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 3, 1998
WORLEY, BUDDY LOUIS BLOUNTVILLE -- Buddy Louis Worley, 21, of 409 Ellis Road, died Sunday, May 17, 1998, as a result of drowning in Sanford, FL. He worked on construction and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his father and stepmother, Kenneth A. and Reda Worley, Blountville; his mother and stepfather, Patricia and Harvey Cypher, St. Helen, MI; one brother, Kenneth A. Worley Jr., Johnson City; two sisters, Windy Ferrell, Washington State, WA, and Cecilia Worley, Houghton Lake, MI; two stepsisters, Trisha Gordon and Stacy Gordon, both of Blountville; his maternal grandfather, Al Emmons, Higgins Lake, MI; his paternal grandparents, Cecil and Shirley Worley, Blountville; and his paternal great-grandmother, Thelma Fortner, AL. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 23, 1998
WRIGHT, DAVID HARLEY BLOUNTVILLE -- David Harley Wright, 56, of Shanks Road. died Sunday, May 10, 1998, in Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a native of Toleda, OH, and had lived in Sullivan County for 15 years. He was retired from the U.S. Navy after 20 years of service and was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include his wife, Roxanne Large Wright, Blountville; his mother, Florence Wright, OH; two stepdaughters, Carole Widner, Abingdon, and Sheree Brown, Bristol VA; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Blountville Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 12, 1998
WYATT, ANTHONY LEE ROGERSVILLE, TN -- Anthony Lee Wyatt, 25, of 852 Prices Grove Road, died Saturday, May 2, 1998, due to a drowning accident. He was a native of Bristol Tennessee and had made his home in Bristol prior to moving to Rogersville about a month ago. He was employed as an EMT with Churchill Ambulance Service, was a U. S. Marine Corps veteran and a member of the New Life Baptist Church, in Bluff City. Survivors include his wife, Thelma Jane Dalton Wyatt; one daughter, Rebecca Leanne Wyatt of the home; one son, Hunter Dalton Wyatt of the home; his mother, Sarah Buckles Rhymer, Bristol TN; two brothers, Chris McCoy, Bluff City, and Jason McCoy, Norfolk, VA. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 4, 1998
WYATT, JOHNNIE ANDREW LAWRENCEVILLE, GA -- Johnnie Andrew Wyatt, 48, died Tuesday, May 5, 1998, in Eastside Medical Center. He was a native of Washington County and had lived in Lawrenceville for the past 14 years. He was employed as a production supervisor and was of the Pentecostal faith. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Eva Moore Wyatt; one daughter, Tiffany Rodi, Dunwoody, GA; one son, Jonathan Wyatt, Lawrenceville; one sister, Peggy Hicks, Newton, NC; two brothers, Danny Wyatt, Newton, NC, Jim Wyatt, OH. Farris Funeral Service, Abingdon, is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 6, 1998