BRISTOL HERALD COURIER November 1999

BRISTOL TN & VA

ALMAROAD, AULDEN "BUD" BLOUNTVILLE -- Aulden "Bud" Almaroad, 80, of 237 Almaroad Road, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Blountville and a son of the late Floyd and Betty Almaroad. He retired from Paul Baker Chevrolet and was a member of Feather's Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Ellen Almaroad; a son, Howard Almaroad of Blountville; a daughter, Margaret Witt of Bluff City; six grandchildren, Tim Cross, Aaron Witt, Anna Witt, Angie Federow, Kim Moody and Leslie Almaroad; and three great-grandchildren, Cheyenne Cross, Will Federow and Summer Stanley. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Tim Cross will officiate. Burial will be in Blountville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 11, 1999

ALMAROAD, AULDEN "BUD" BLOUNTVILLE -- Funeral services for Aulden "Bud" Almaroad will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Tim Cross will officiate. Burial will be in Blountville Cemetery. Mr. Almaroad, 80, of 237 Almaroad Road, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 13, 1999

ANDERS, CHARLES WILLARD Charles Willard Anders, 81, of Bristol TN died Sunday, Oct. 31, 1999, in Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center. He was born in Washington County, Va. He was a member of Community Baptist Church and a retired farmer. Surviving are his wife, Viola "Nell" Anders; a stepdaughter, Grace Musick of Bristol VA; a granddaughter, Monica Marshall of Blountville; a grandson, Michael Mosberg II of Bristol TN; five great-grandchildren, Mickey Mosberg, Morris Mosberg III, Jennifer Ewart, Chadd Smith and Michelle Whitaker; a great-great-grandson, Chase Ewart; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Campbell Funeral Home Chapel in Abingdon. Pastor Mike Carmody will officiate. Graveside services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in Knollkreg Memorial Park. Among survivors are a grandson-in-law, Bobby Marshall of Blountville; a granddaughter-in-law, Brenda Mosberg of Bristol TN; and many dear friends. This kind, gentle man will be greatly missed by many. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until the time of service at 8 p.m. in the funeral home. Campbell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 2, 1999

ARNOLD, DELBERT Funeral services for Delbert "Deb" Arnold will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. at the graveside in the National Cemetery in Mountain Home Tenn., by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Jennings Dotson will officiate. Military honors will be by Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975 of Bristol Tennessee. Mr. Arnold, 82, of 1803 Kentucky Ave., Bristol, TN, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Mountain City, TN, lived most of his life in the Bristol area and was a retired heavy equipment mechanic. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and of the Baptist faith. Surviving are a daughter, Shelia Blankenbeckler of Bristol TN; a son, Ronald Arnold of Bristol TN; two sisters, Mary Widner of Bristol TN and Edith Calhoun of Delaware; a brother, Elmer Arnold of Bristol T; and two granddaughters. Among survivors are a son-in-law, Conrad Blankenbeckler of Bristol TN. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 6, 1999

ARNOLD, DELBERT "DEB" Funeral services for Delbert "Deb" Arnold will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. at the graveside in the National Cemetery in Mountain Home, Tenn., by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Jennings Dotson will officiate. Military honors will be by Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975 of Bristol Tennessee. Mr. Arnold, 82, of 1803 Kentucky Ave., Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 7, 1999

BAYS, EDWARD ROSS Edward Ross Bays, 61, of Bristol Virginia died Monday, Oct. 25, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a son of the late Lucille Bays and Clyde Cornett. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 3 p.m. in Mausoleum Chapel of Mountain View Cemetery by Akard Funeral Home in Bristol, TN. The Rev. Walter Statzer will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Among survivors are several cousins; and two special friends, Albert and Jean Cornett of Bristol VA. The body will be at Akard Funeral Home, where it may be viewed from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday and from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 2, 1999

BAYS, EDWARD ROSS Funeral services for Edward Ross Bays will be conducted Wednesday at 3 p.m. in Mausoleum Chapel of Mountain View Cemetery by Akard Funeral Home in Bristol, TN. The Rev. Walter Statzer will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. Bays, 61, of Bristol Virginia, died Monday, Oct. 25, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. The body will be at Akard Funeral Home, where it may be viewed from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 3, 1999

BELLAMY, CLARENCE BLUFF CITY -- Clarence Bellamy, 72, of 390 Massengill Park Road, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999, in Wellmont Hospice House. He was born in Jenkins, KY, and moved to Bluff City in 1979. He was a retired plant foreman with Beth Elkhorn Corp. and a member of Buffalo Christian Church. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Bellamy; two daughters, Mrs. Roger (Barbara) Dotson of Salvisa, Ky., and Mrs. John (Gaye) Bentley of Jenkins; a son, Jim Bellamy of Valparaiso, Ind.; three grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 12:30 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Ministers Dan McCall and Don Merryman will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Among survivors are grandchildren Jeff Dotson, Kristy Lewis and Beth Lyon; and great-grandchild Jared Walker Lewis. Pallbearers will be Phil Phillips, Bill Whited, Danny Smith, Dan McCall, Jim McCall, Roy Price Jr. and John Ward Morton. Honorary pallbearers will be Roy Price, William F. Wright, F.M. Johnson, Jasper Cross, Verlin Osborn, Ernest Cuetnich, Dr. T.C. Greene and Dr. Manjit Bains. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 12, 1999

BELLAMY, CLARENCE BLUFF CITY -- Funeral services for Clarence Bellamy will be conducted Saturday at 12:30 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Ministers Dan McCall and Don Merryman will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mr. Bellamy, 72, of 390 Massengill Park Road, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999, in Wellmont Hospice House. Pallbearers will be Phil Phillips, Bill Whited, Danny Smith, Dan McCall, Jim McCall, Roy Price Jr. and John Ward Morton. Honorary pallbearers will be Roy Price, William F. Wright, F. M. Johnson, Jasper Cross, Verlin Osborn, Ernest Cuetnich, Dr. T.C. Greene and Dr. Manjit Bains. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 13, 1999

BERKLEY, LEONA MAE BLOUNTVILLE -- Leona Mae Berkley, 92, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, in Greystone Health Care Center in Blountville. She was a lifelong resident of the Blountville area and attended Charity Baptist Church. She was the widow of Clarence Berkley. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Herman (Erma) Handy and Nancy B. Depew, both of Blountville, Mrs. Luther (Betty) Dotson of Winchester, Tenn., Mrs. Johnny (Blanche) Moss of High Point, NC, and Mrs. Gene (Mary) Gaddis of Chattanooga, Tenn.; four sons, Charles "Bud" Berkley and Billy Berkley, both of Bristol Tennessee, Walter Berkley of Kingsport and Donald Berkley of High Point, NC; 16 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 8 p.m. in Charity Baptist Church by Blountville Funeral Home. Perry Cleek will officiate. Burial will be Tuesday in the National Cemetery in Mountain Home, Tenn. Mrs. Berkley was also preceded in death by an infant son; a grandson, Gary Berkley; a granddaughter, Donna Jean Berkley; and two sisters, Melvina Denton and Francis Ball. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday prior to the service in the church. Blountville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 22, 1999

BERKLEY, LEONA MAE BLOUNTVILLE -- Graveside services for Leona Mae Berkley will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the National Cemetery in Mountain Home, TN. Mrs. Berkley, 92, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, in Greystone Health Care Center in Blountville. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons. Blountville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 23, 1999

BOOHER, C. CLYCE Sr. C. Clyce Booher Sr., 82, of 173 Webb Court, Bristol, TN, died Thursday, Nov. 25, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol, a son of the late Henry and Eva Booher. He was a retired security guard with Farm Best. He also was a former truck driver with America Thread Company and was a member of Fairmount Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife, Margaret Christian Booher; a daughter, Mrs. Jack (Sandee) Tallman of Blountville; two sons, Cecil Clyce Booher Jr. of Atlanta, and Nathan Scott Booher of Chicago; two sisters, Nell Crosswhite of Blountville and Glen Booher of Marion, NC; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. David Burton will officiate. Interment will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Glenwood Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Ed Kestner, Earl Rogers, J. P. Rogers, Ed Booher, Henry Stewart, Henry Miller, friends, neighbors and members of Fairmount Presbyterian Church and Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Weaver Funeral Home prior to the service. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be sent to Fairmount Presbyterian Church at P. O. Box 886, Bristol, TN 37620-886 or to Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church at 104 Cypress St., Bristol, TN. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 28, 1999

BOOHER, CLYCE C. Sr. Graveside services for C. Clyce Booher Sr. will be conducted Monday at 10 a.m. in Glenwood Cemetery by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. David Burton will officiate. Mr. Booher, 82, of 173 Webb Court, Bristol, TN, died Thursday, Nov. 25, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Honorary pallbearers will be Ed Kestner, Earl Rogers, J. P. Rogers, Ed Booher, Henry Stewart, Henry Miller, friends, neighbors and members of Fairmount Presbyterian Church and Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Fairmount Presbyterian Church at P. O. Box 886, Bristol, TN 37620-886 or to Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church at 104 Cypress St., Bristol, TN. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 29, 1999

BOOHER, OLAN S. Sr. BLUFF CITY -- Funeral services for Olan S. Booher Sr. will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Bob Robinson will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mr. Booher, 84, of 333 Lewis St., died Sunday, Nov. 14, 1999, at his home. He was born in the Bristol area and retired from Republic Steel in Warren, OH. He was a member of Avoca Christian Church and the widower of Lucille H. Booher. Surviving are four daughters, Joyce D. Gurley of Bristol Tennessee, Patsy L. Keffer of Garrettsville, Ohio, Billie Jean Garman of Charlotte, NC, and Pamela Sue Ferringer of Stow, OH; three sons, Olan S. Booher Jr. of Kent, OH, Jack E. Booher of Newton Falls, OH, and Phillip M. Booher of Bristol TN; 20 grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Louis Gurley, Gary Wood, Paul Elam, Danny Stewart, A. C. Fleenor and Rick Carrier. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 16, 1999

BOYD, WILBA ELEANOR Funeral services for Wilba Eleanor Webb Boyd will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in Fairmount Presbyterian Church by Weaver Funeral Home. Dr. Bill Goforth will officiate. Burial will be in Shelby Hills Cemetery. Mrs. Boyd, 86, of 330 Hidden Valley Road, Bristol, Tenn., died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999, in NHC HeathCare Center. She was born in Bristol Tennessee, was a homemaker and a charter member of Fairmount Presbyterian Church. She was the widow of Walter Boyd. Surviving are a daughter, Earleen Williams; two grandsons, Samuel W. "Rusty" Williams III and Stephen Walter Williams; three great-grandchildren, Samuel W. Williams IV, Anna Christina Williams and Amy Celeste Williams; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Boyd was also preceded in death by a brother, Earl Webb. Among survivors are two daughters-in-law, Nancy Williams and Celeste Williams; son-in-law, Sam Williams; sister-in-law, Ann Webb; and nephew, Wiley "Sonny" Webb. Pallbearers will be David Davis, Bill Blevins, J. P. Rogers, Ronnie Rogers, Roy Sheperd and Marvin Davenport. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday in Weaver Funeral Home, Memorial contributions may be sent to Fairmount Presbyterian Church or Bristol Life Saving Crew. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 26, 1999

BOYD, WILBA ELANOR WEBB Funeral services for Wilba Eleanor Webb Boyd will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in Fairmount Presbyterian Church by Weaver Funeral Home. Dr. Bill Goforth will officiate. Burial will be in Shelby Hills Cemetery. Mrs. Boyd, 86, of 330 Hidden Valley Road, Bristol, TN, died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999, in NHC HeathCare Center. Pallbearers will be David Davis, Bill Blevins, J. P. Rogers, Ronnie Rogers, Roy Sheperd and Marvin Davenport. Memorial contributions may be sent to Fairmount Presbyterian Church or Bristol Life Saving Crew. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 27, 1999

BRANNON, VIRGINIA HENLEY Funeral services for Virginia Henley Brannon will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Revival Center on Benhams Road by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Lyons Smith will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Brannon, 94, formerly of 1370 Topeka Drive, Bristol, Va., died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999, in the Nursing Center at Oak Summit in Winston-Salem, NC. She was a former employee of King Mountain Hospital and Bristol Memorial Hospital and a member of the Revival Center. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Roy E. (Hazel) Widner of Bristol Virginia, Ruby Rogers of Kernersville, NC, Doris Rosson of Virginia and Mrs. Harold (Katie) Ball of Bristol Tennessee; two sisters, Nannie Carr of Greenville, SC, and Cora Mac Neal of Abingdon; three brothers, Con W. Henley of Meadowview, Kerry C. Henley of Abingdon and Walter Henley of Roanoke; 19 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and two step-great-great-grandchildren. Among survivors are two sons-in-law, Roy D. Widner Sr. and Harold Ball; and a daughter-in-law, Irene Brannon of Damascus, VA. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Roy "Buddy" Widner Jr., Gary D. Widner, David W. Widner, Joseph "Joe" Widner, Gregroy "Greg" Widner, Mark Ball and Timothy "Tim" Widner. Honorary pallbearers will be great-grandsons. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home and other times at the home of Roy and Hazel Widner, off Clear Creek. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 6, 1999

BROOKS, ROBIN KRISTINE Robin Kristine Brooks, 30, of 1336 Valley Drive, Bristol, TN, died Friday, Nov. 11, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a daughter of Wanda Wright of Bristol TN and Paul H. Smith Jr. of Bristol TN, a homemaker and a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Ben Brooks; a daughter, Summer Lindsey Brooks of the home: and grandparents, Lamar and Janet Wright of Johnson City. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Dennis Burnette will officiate. Graveside services will be Sunday at 3 p.m. in Weaver Cemetery. Among survivors are her stepfather, David Wright of Bristol TN; and several cousins, aunts and uncles. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Crook, Mark West, Greg Baldwin, Joe Deel, Dr. Michael Fletcher and Dr. Bernard Grunstra. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday in Weaver Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD 20814. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 13, 1999

BROOKS, ROBIN KRISTINE Graveside services for Robin Kristine Brooks will be conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. in Weaver Cemetery. Mrs. Brooks, 30, of 1336 Valley Drive, Bristol, Tenn., died Friday, Nov. 11, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Crook, Mark West, Greg Baldwin, Joe Deel, Dr. Michael Fletcher and Dr. Bernard Grunstra. Memorial contributions may be sent to Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, 6931 Arlington Road, Bethesda, MD 20814. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 14, 1999

BUCHANAN, ARTHUR Arthur Buchanan, 85, of 719 Edgemont Ave., Bristol, TN, died Saturday, Oct. 30, 1999, in Greystone Health Care Center. He was born in Mitchell County, NC, and was a former employee of Cortrim Hardwood Parts Co. Surviving are a son, Edward Buchanan of Bristol Tennessee; a daughter, Doris Woodby of Bluff City; a sister, Vista Miller of Gray, TN; and six grandchildren. There will be no services. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 1, 1999

BUNN, JAMES H. BLOUNTVILLE -- Funeral services for James H. "Jim" Bunn will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel in Bristol, TN. Dr. Kyle Barr will officiate. Graveside services will be Monday at 11 a.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. Mr. Bunn, 60, of 242 Rhea Ave., died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999, at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Blountville and the Bristol area and a son of the late Glen S. and Evelyn S. Bunn. He was a superintendent for GoinsRashCain Inc. and a member of Walnut Hill Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife, Beulah Mutter Bunn; a daughter, Tonya Dunn; two sons, Joseph Horsey and Steve Bunn; two brothers, Allen Bunn and Bob Bunn; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Among survivors are grandchildren, Hayley, Dariean, Tyler, Shea and Bryan. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 12, 1999

BUNN, JAMES H. "JIM" BLOUNTVILLE -- Funeral services for James H. "Jim" Bunn will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel in Bristol, TN Dr. Kyle Barr will officiate. Graveside services will be Monday at 11 a.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. Mr. Bunn, 60, of 242 Rhea Ave., died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999, at his home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 13, 1999

BYINGTON, ELLEN MARIE Ellen Marie Byington, 49, of 1627 Virginia Ave., Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and a daughter of the late Barney and Evelyn Shoemate. She was a member of Belle Meadows Baptist Church. Surviving are a son, Larry Byington; a brother, Barney Shoemate; and two sisters. Graveside services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Eastern Heights Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 431 Old Jonesboro Road, by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Dewey Williams will officiate. There will be no visitation. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 4, 1999

BYINGTON, ELLEN MARIE Graveside services for Ellen Marie Byington will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Eastern Heights Presbyterian Church Cemetery, 431 Old Jonesboro Road, by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Dewey Williams will officiate. Ms. Byington, 49, of 1627 Virginia Ave., Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999. There will be no visitation. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 5, 1999

CAMPBELL, CLARENCE DALLAS, TX -- Clarence Campbell, 81, died Friday, November 5, 1999, from injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born in Bristol Tennessee and was a World War II veteran, having served as a paratrooper. He was a member of the American Legion, and had spent most of his life in California. Surviving are two daughters, Barbara J. Echard of Dallas, Mrs. Rock (Yolanda) Spires of Lancaster, Ohio; two sons, Clarence F. Campbell and Danny Lee Campbell, both of Lancaster; and several grandchildren. Hudgel Swan Mortuary of Tucson, Az, was in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 28, 1999

CARRERAS, FRANCES B. NAPLES, FL. -- Frances B. Carreras, 95, formerly of Bristol Tennessee, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999, in Naples. She was born in Petersburg, VA, a daughter of the late Janet Hayes and James William Bozel. She lived in Bristol from 1942 until moving to Naples in 1990. She was a member of Moorings Presbyterian Church and the Pelican Bay Club in Naples. She was the widow of Dr. Wilfred C. Carreras, who was a physician in Bristol from 1946-78. A memorial service was held Oct. 31 in Naples. Memeorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of Naples, 1095 Whippoorwill Lane, Naples, FL 34105 or to International College, 2654 E. Tamiami Trail, Naples, FL 34112. Fuller Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 9, 1999

CILLEY, ALBERT CLARENCE Sr. Funeral services for Albert Clarence Cilley Sr. will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Mausoleum Chapel by Weaver Funeral Home of Bristol, TN. The Rev. Lawrence Stout will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery with military rites by Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975 of Bristol. Mr. Cilley, 57, of C-13 East Ridge Apartments, Bristol, VA, died Friday, Nov. 19, 1999, at his home. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Hilliard, Ron Chatman, David Hayes, Jackie Trivette, Gary Cox and Richard Ferguson. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 22, 1999

CLARK, ELIZABETH C. ORMOND BEACH, FL -- Funeral services for Elizabeth C. Clark will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the graveside in Glenwood Cemetery by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home in Bristol, TN. Dr. Gordon Turnbull will officiate. Mrs. Clark, 79, of 875 Wilmette Ave., Willow Pond, died Friday, Nov. 26, 1999, in Ormond Memorial Hospital. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to a charity of one's choice. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 29, 1999

CLARK, ELIZABETH C. ORMOND BEACH, Fla. -- Funeral services for Elizabeth C. Clark will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the graveside in Glenwood Cemetery in Bristol Tennessee. Dr. Gordon Turnbull will officiate. The family will receive friends after the service in First Presbyterian Church on Florida Avenue. Mrs. Clark, 79, of 875 Wilmette Ave., Willow Pond, died Friday, Nov. 26, 1999, in Ormond Memorial Hospital. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to a charity of choice. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 30, 1999

COCKE, MARY DOUGLAS HOLMES Funeral services for Mary Douglas Holmes Cocke will be conducted Friday at 3:30 p.m. in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum in Mountain View Cemetery by Blevins Funeral Home. Dr. Thomas D. Hay will officiate. Mrs. Cocke, 91, of 149 Virginia Drive, Bristol, Va., died Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, in NHC Health Care of Bristol, Va. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m to 3:30 p.m. prior to the service Friday in the mausoleum chapel. Blevins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 26, 1999

COFFEY, HASSIE ELLEN TALLMAN KINGSPORT -- Hassie Ellen Tallman Coffey, 83, of 1853 Forest View Drive, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999, in Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center. She was born in the Cross community of Sullivan County, a daughter of the late William "Bill" and Molly Tallman. She lived in the Kingsport area most of her life, moved to Sarasota, FL., from 1963-73 and returned to Kingsport to live with a daughter and son-in-law. She became a resident of Greystone Health Care Center in 1997 and moved to Wexford House Health Care Center in 1998. She was a member of Vermont United Methodist Church and of the Willing Workers Sunday School Class. She was the widow of Charles Henry Coffey. Surviving are two daughters, Ida Mae Elam and Elizabeth Fields, both of Kingsport; two sons, Donald Ray Coffey of Charlotte, NC, and John W. Coffey of Kingsport; a sister, Bessie Kentrick of Bristol Tennessee; eight grandchildren; a step-grandson; six great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 8 p.m. in Oak Hill Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Danny Hensley and Tom Elam will officiate. Graveside services will be Sunday at 3 p.m. in East Lawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday in Oak Hill Funeral Home or any time at the residence of Ida Mae and Phil Elam. Oak Hill Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 12, 1999

COMBS, GEORGE R. BLUFF CITY -- Funeral services for George R. Combs will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Richard Meade will officiate, assisted by the Revs. Paul Ross and Campbell Kiser. Entombment will be in Glenwood Mausoleum with military honors by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Mr. Combs, 76, of 202 Carr Hollow Road, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999, at his home. He lived most of his life in the Bristol area and was a son of the late George and Katherine Combs. He was a member and a deacon of Campbell's Chapel Baptist Church and a retired engineer. He was also employed as a policeman for 18 years and was a musician. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II with the paratroopers. Surviving are his wife, Terry Jean Combs; four sons, Edmund Dewayne Combs of Triangle, VA, George Albert Combs and Wendell Lee Combs, both of the home, and Hershal Ray Combs of Bluff City; a daughter, Victoria Louise Hyatt of Elizabethton, TN; five sisters, Elizabeth Pickel, Katie Doss, Brenda Howington and Goldie Cope, all of Bristol TN, and Peggy Combs of Bluff City; a brother, Johnny Combs of Bristol TN; 14 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Combs was also preceded in death by two sisters, Gracie Mosley and Dorothy Combs; and two brothers, George Combs and David Combs. Among survivors are two daughers-in-law, Millie Combs of Bluff City and Virginia M. Combs of Triangle; and a son-in-law, Richard Hyatt of Elizabethton. Pallbearers will be John Mutter, Raymond Howington, David Malone, Jack Meakes, Phillip Cogar and David Cogar. Honorary pallbearers will be John Murray, Gene Hickman, Billy Cope and Jeremy Cope. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 13, 1999

COUNTISS, WILLIAN FRANKLIN William Franklin "W.F." Countiss, 63, of Bristol Virginia died Monday, Nov. 8, 1999, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a son of the late William Burley and Stella McCroskey Countiss. He was of the Baptist faith and a U.S. Army veteran. He was an employee of Wright Equipment Co., a farmer and formerly employed by Empire Ford. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Seymore Countiss; a son, Richard F. Conntiss of Johnson City; a daughter, Mrs. Mark (Patricia A.) Barb of Nashville; two brothers, Horace Countiss of Bristol Virginia and Paul Countiss of Abingdon; and a grandson. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 8 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel in Abingdon. The Rev. Jerry Eggers will officiate. Graveside services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Mr. Countiss was also preceded in death by two brothers, Roscoe Countiss and George Countiss. Among survivors is a grandson, Thomas Edward Barb. Pallbearers will be Chester Countiss, Michael Countiss, Phillip Countiss, Henry Countiss, Sam D. Seymore, Greg Lewis, Eric Barb and Jay Barb. Honorary pallbearers will be employees of Wright Equipment Co. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday in Farris Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Valley View Baptist Church or the Greenfield Baptist Church. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 10, 1999

COUNTISS, WILLIAM FRANKLIN "WF" Graveside services for William Franklin "W.F." Countiss will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Forest Hills Memory Gardens with military rites by VFW Patton Crosswhite Post 6975. Mr. Countiss, 63, died Monday, Nov. 8, 1999, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Pallbearers will be Chester Countiss, Michael Countiss, Phillip Countiss, Henry Countiss, Sam D. Seymore, Greg Lewis, Eric Barb and Jay Barb. Honorary pallbearers will be employees of Wright Equipment Co. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Valley View Baptist Church or Greenfield Baptist Church. Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 12, 1999

CROSS, FLORENCE MARONIA GADDIS Florence Maronia Gaddis Cross, 103, of Bristol VA, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999, at the home of a daughter in Bristol, VA. She was born in Culberston, NC, a daughter of the late William "Bill" Gaddis and Sarah Truelove Gaddis. She moved to Bristol several years ago from Lynch, Ky., was a homemaker and a member of the Primative Baptist Church. She was the widow of Charles Grover Cleveland Cross. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Paul (Flora) Houser of Bristol Virginia, Mrs. Marshall (Dorothy) Grant and Mrs. Keith (Carrie) Bond, both of Indianapolis, and Nora Welty of Midwest City, Okla.; two sons, Roy Cross of Fayetteville, GA, and Earl Cross of Henderson, KY; 31 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. George Henderson will officiate. Mrs. Cross was also preceded in death by three daughters, Oma Ruth Cross, Leba Loubraska Cross and Hazel Fanning; and four sons, Fred David Cross, Claude (Grover) Cross, William (Oska) Cross and John Howard Cross. She was married to Charles Grover Cleveland Cross for 63 years, was the mother of 13 children, a devoted Christian and a dedicated Bible reader. Pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday in the funeral home or any time at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Flora Houser, 1644 Pine View Drive, Bristol, VA. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 5, 1999

CROSS, FLORENCE G. Funeral services for Florence Maronia Gaddis Cross will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. George Henderson will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Cross, 103, of Bristol, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999, at the home of a daughter in Bristol, VA. Pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 6, 1999

DAVID, VIRGINIA BELLE Virginia Belle David, 77, a former long-time resident of Bristol Tennessee, died Monday, Nov. 8, 1999, in Fort Smith, AR. She was born in Appalachia, VA, a daughter of the late Noah and Lisa Fuller. She moved to Bristol in 1947. After being employed with the Kingsport Press, King Printing Co. and Bristol Herald Courier, she received her bachelor's degree and master's degree in English from East Tennessee State University with post-graduate studies at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She was an assistant professor of English at East Tennessee Sate University from 1965-84. She was a past president of the Bristol Chapter of Business and Professional Women's Organization, a member of the American Association of University Women and the national Council of Teachers of English. She was a member of State Street United Methodist Church and the widow of Hugh Walter David. Surviving are two sons, Charles Dishner of Fort Smith and Ernest K. Dishner of Hummelstown, PA; three sisters, Betty Moore, Sue Fuller and Pauline Scraper, all of Kingsport, TN; six grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. in State Street United Methodist Church. The Rev. Fred Dearing will officiate. Mrs. Davis, who was widely known for her expertise and knowledge of Appalachian folklore, was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles Fuller. For many years, she developed international relationships as she hosted and tutored foreign students through ETSU. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday in Akard Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to the National Alzheimer's Association. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 11, 1999

DAVID, VIRGINIA BELLE Funeral services for Virgiiua Belle David will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. in State Street United Methodist Church. The Rev. Fred Dearing will officiate. Mrs. David, 77, a former long-time resident of Bristol Tennessee, died Monday, Nov. 8, 1999, in Fort Smith, AR. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday in Akard Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to the National Alzheimer's Association. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 12, 1999

DAVIS, KENNETH J. BLUFF CITY -- Kenneth J. Davis, 65, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Elizabethton, lived in Bluff City for more than 30 years, and retired from Raytheon Co. after three decades of service. Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Bettye Jo; two daughters, Kimberlee and Lisa; two sons, Jeffrey and Kenneth Jr.; and two grandchildren. A private family service was held Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999. Burial was in Happy Valley Memorial Park in Elizabethton. Among survivors are two grandchildren, Ashley and Ariel. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association, 208 Sunset Drive, Suite 356, Johnson City, TN 37604, or to the American Cancer Society, 209 S. Riverside Drive, Elizabethton, TN 37643. Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, Elizabethton, was in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 21, 1999

DAVISON, G. W. PINEY FLATS -- G.W. Davison, 82, of 5253 Highway 11E, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999, in James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Mountain Home, TN. He was born in Piney Flats and was a member of Piney Flats Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are four sisters, Eliza Norris, Alice Parish and Estelee Rosenbalm, all of Gray, TN, and Margaret Hammons of Boones Creek, TN; and a brother, Troy Lee Davison of Gray. Graveside services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in George Mottern Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 12, 1999

DENTON, JANICE MARIE Janice Marie "Jan" Denton, 24, of 303 Deck Valley Road, Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and a daughter of Brenda Booher of Bristol Virginia and Cecil Chapman of Bristol Tennessee. She was a housewife and a graduate of Tennessee High School. She was of the Baptist faith. Surviving, besides her parents, are her husband, Shane Brian Denton; a son, Harley Brian Denton; her stepfather, Dolphis Booher of Bristol VA; a sister, Brenda "Michelle" Cross of the home; a brother, Christopher Cross of Bristol Tennessee; a niece; and a nephew. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Paul Rouse will officiate. Burial will be in Rooty Branch Cemetery. Mrs. Denton was preceded in death by grandparents, Walter and Irene Williams and William "Bill" and Bernice Chapman. Among survivors are a niece, Taylor Herndon of the home; a nephew, Tyler Cross of Bristol TN; four uncles, Bobby Cross, Richard Hatcher, Wayne Cross and Ray Cross; and several aunts and uncles on her father's side of the family. Pallbearers will be Lynn Wright, Freddie Jackson, Jerry McKinney, Roger Jones, Greg Scott and Jason Widener. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 11, 1999

DENTON, JANICE MARIE "JAN" Funeral services for Janice Marie "Jan" Denton will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Paul Rouse will officiate. Burial will be in Rooty Branch Cemetery. Mrs. Denton, 24, of 303 Deck Valley Road, Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Pallbearers will be Lynn Wright, Freddie Jackson, Jerry McKinney, Roger Jones, Greg Scott and Jason Widener. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 12, 1999

DINGUS, ABE LESTER Jr. Graveside services for Abe Lester Dingus Jr. will be conducted Sunday at 1 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel by Akard Funeral Home. Bruce Galyon, minister, will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mr. Dingus, 74, of 213 Peoples Road, Bristol, TN, died Thursday, Nov. 25, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He lived in the Weaver Community of Sullivan County for over 40 years and was a member of Elizabeth Chapel United Methodist Church. He was a businessman in the Bristol area for 35 years in industrial supply distribution. He was associated with Interstate Hardware and Supply and Remco Supply and was a retired manager from Salem Tools, Bristol Division. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific, and a 50-year member of King Masonic Lodge 461. Surviving are his wife, Louise Dingus; a son, Dr. Michael L. Dingus of Austin, Texas; four sisters, Dorothy Leonard of Cleveland, TN, Shirley Meade and Carolyn Sue Maggard, both of Nickelsville, VA, and Linda Sexton of Kingsport; four brothers, Donald Dingus of Arlington, TX, Del Dingus of San Luis Obispo, CA, James Dingus of Defiance, OH, and William Dingus of Dandridge, TN.; and several nieces and nephews. Among survivors are a grandson, Eric Dingus of Austin; a daughter-in-law, Betty Dingus of Austin; and a special friend, Chuck Martin. Honorary pallbearers will be Chuck Martin, Bruce Taylor, Jim Mowrer, Virgil Wimmer, Ron Leonard and Elmer Kirkpatrick. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday in Akard Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Elizabeth Chapel United Methodist Church Building Fund, 1041 Elizabeth Chapel Road, Bluff City, TN 37618. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 27, 1999

DINGUS, ABE LESTER Graveside services for Abe Lester Dingus Jr. will be conducted Sunday at 1 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel by Akard Funeral Home. Bruce Galyon, minister, will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mr. Dingus, 74, of 213 Peoples Road, Bristol, TN, died Thursday, Nov. 25, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Honorary pallbearers will be Chuck Martin, Bruce Taylor, Jim Mowrer, Virgil Wimmer, Ron Leonard and Elmer Kirkpatrick. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Elizabeth Chapel United Methodist Church Building Fund, 1041 Elizabeth Chapel Road, Bluff City, TN 37618. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 28, 1999

DONAHUE, EMORY L. Funeral services for Emory L. Donahue will be conducted at Monday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel, Bristol, Tenn. The Revs. Bill Pealer and E.W. Ely will officiate. Entombment will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel. Mr. Donahue, 89, of Leisure Park Towers, 100 Moore St., Bristol, VA, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 1999, in Wellmont Hospice House. Pallbearers will be friends and neighbors. Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of Bradley Street Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 6 p.n. to 8 p.m. Monday prior to the service in Weaver Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to the Bradley Street Baptist Church Building Fund. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 29, 1999

DONAHUE, EMORY L. Entombment for Emory L. Donahue will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel. Mr. Donahue, 89, of Leisure Park Towers, 100 Moore St., Bristol, VA, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 1999, in Wellmont Hospice House. Pallbearers will be friends and neighbors. Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of Bradley Street Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Bradley Street Baptist Church Building Fund. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 30, 1999

DUNCAN, CONSTANCE HOSKINS KINGSPORT -- Constance Hoskins Duncan, 89, died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999, in Holston Valley Medical Center. She was born in Lee County, VA, a daughter of the late C. E. and Glessnor Morgan Hoskins. She was an employee of Burlington Mills, a homemaker and a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. She was the widow of Arthur Duncan. Surviving are four brothers, the Rev. James "Jim" Hoskins of Kingsport, William L. Hoskins of Vinton, VA, Bradly S. Hoskins of Lynchburg, VA, Luther S. "Jack" Hoskins of Bristol TN; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 3 p.m. in East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Phil Hoskins and the Revs. Joe Byrd and Dewey Ward will officiate. Music will be by Alvin Goins Quartet and organist Mary Barker. Burial will be in Gunnings Cemetery. Mrs. Duncan was also preceded in death by four brothers, Joe M. Hoskins, Charles U. Hoskins, Morgan C. Hoskins and Marshall A. Hoskins; and two sisters, Jeanette Hoskins and Mary B. Duncan. Among survivors are a very special niece, Teresa Hoskins of Kingsport. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Friday in East Lawn Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 24, 1999

DUNCAN, CONSTANCE HOSKINS KINGSPORT -- Funeral services for Constance Hoskins Duncan will be conducted Friday at 3 p.m. in East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Phil Hoskins and the Revs. Joe Byrd and Dewey Ward will officiate. Music will be by Alvin Goins Quartet and organist Mary Barker. Burial will be in Gunnings Cemetery. Mrs. Duncan, 89, died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999, in Holston Valley Medical Center. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Friday in East Lawn Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 26, 1999

DUNN, LUCILLE BEATRICE BEVINS. BLUFF CITY -- Lucille Beatrice Bevins Dunn, 33, formerly of Wise, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999, in Norton Community Hospital. She was a daughter of Billy and Mary K. Bevins of Wise. She was of the Protestant faith, a graduate of Castlewood High School in 1984 and employed as a waitress by Shoney's Restaurant in Bristol TN. Surviving, besides her parents, are her husband, Lawrence W. Dunn; a son, Shaun Matthew Bevins of Bluff City; a daughter, Breanna "Breezy" Nicole Bevins of Bluff City; a stepson, Sterling Colby Dunn of Bluff City; a stepdaughter, Samantha Nicole Dunn of Bluff City; and a sister, Molly Ann Vaughn of Coeburn. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in Sturgill Funeral Home Chapel in Wise. Pastor Mike Sproles will officiate. Burial will be in Wise Cemetery in Wise, VA. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday in Sturgill Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 12, 1999

EADS. CHARLES Jr. Charles Eades Jr., 68, of 1325 Anderson St., Bristol, TN, died Saturday, Oct. 30, 1999, in Wellmont Hospice House. He was born in Bristol Tennessee, a son of the late Charles Edward and Ethel Roberts Eades. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired carpenter. Surviving are his wife, Shirley Grubb Eades; a son, Eric L. Eades of the home; a daughter, Teresa Ann Doss of Orlando, FL; two grandsons, Jonathan Doss and Michael Scott Doss, both of Orlando. Mr. Eades requested his body be donated to Quillen College of Medicine. Among survivors are a cousin, George W. Roberts of Bristol Tennessee; and a special friend, Tammy Malone of Bristol TN. A special thanks to Youth Pastor Brandon Canter, the Wellmont Hospice House and a friend, Billy J. Malone. The family will receive friends at the home. Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home of Jonesborough, TN, is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 2, 1999

ENNIS, ARTHUR DARRIEN Arthur Darrien Ennis, 34, of Bristol Virginia, formerly of Kingsport, died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Oak Hill Funeral Home in Kingsport. He was born in Huntsville, AL, a son of JoAnn Hull of Kingsport and the late Buddy Ennis. He lived in Bristol Virginia for the past 10 years and was of the Holiness faith. Surviving, besides his mother, are his wife, Elizabeth Ennis; a son, Phillip B. Ennis of Blountville; a brother, Anthony Randall "Tony" Ennis of Gainesville, GA.; and several nieces and nephews. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 6, 1999

FELTY, MARY LEWIS Mary Lewis Felty, 74, of Bristol Tennessee died Monday, Nov. 15, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol, a homemaker and a member of the Slater Senior Citizen Center. She was a member of Sunset Village Baptist Church and the widow of Glenn N. Felty. Surviving are two daughters, Susan J. Repass of Kingsport and Mary E. Hilliard of Bristol TN; three sons, Glenn R. Felty and Jeffrey L. Felty, both of Bristol TN and Gary W. Felty of Hollywood, FL; 10 grandchildren; two step-granddaughters; two great-grandchildren; two step-great-granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Clarence Lewis and Paul Ross will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jason Felty, Tyson Blair, Josh Hilliard, David Felty, Adam Hilliard, Billy Harlow, Eddie Crosswhite and Robbie Carty. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home or any time at the home of Glenn R. Felty, 1130 Hill St., Bristol, TN. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 17, 1999

FELTY, MARY LEWIS Funeral services for Mary Lewis Felty will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Clarence Lewis and Paul Ross will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Felty, 74, of Bristol Tennessee, died Monday, Nov. 15, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be Jason Felty, Tyson Blair, Josh Hilliard, David Felty, Adam Hilliard, Billy Harlow, Eddie Crosswhite and Robbie Carty. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 18, 1999

FIELDS, ROBIN MELISSA GROSS Funeral services for Robin Melissa Gross Fields will be conducted Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Orlando Salazar will officiate. Graveside services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. Ms. Fields, 38, of 206 Lexington Ave., Bristol, VA, died Monday, Nov. 1, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Bristol Tennessee, a daughter of Vernon and Patsy Gross of Bristol, VA. She was a licensed practical nurse and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Surviving, besides her parents, are a son, Joey Fields of Bristol Virginia; a daughter, Mindy Fields of Bristol VA; a sister, Kim Arnold of Bristol VA; a grandfather, Dobbie Hudson of Bristol VA; a niece; and a nephew. Among survivors are a brother-in-law, Richie Arnold of Bristol VA ; a niece, Kaitie Arnold of Bristol VA; a nephew, Tyler Arnold of Bristol VA; a special friend, Jim Rouse of Bristol TN; and aunts and uncles. Pallbearers will be Lee Hudson, Mark Hudson, Todd Gross, Mark Gross, Jim Honaker, Travis Williams, Lynn Roberts and Charles Morris. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to Trinity United Methodist Church, 320 Carter St., Bristol, VA. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 3, 1999

FIELDS, ROBIN MELISSA GROSS Graveside services for Robin Melissa Gross Fields will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. Ms. Fields, 38, of 206 Lexington Ave., Bristol, VA, died Monday, Nov. 1, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be Lee Hudson, Mark Hudson, Todd Gross, Mark Gross, Jim Honaker, Travis Williams, Lynn Roberts and Charles Morris. Memorial contributions may be sent to Trinity United Methodist Church, 320 Carter St., Bristol, VA. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 4, 1999

FINGER, MARGARET RUTHERFORD Margaret Rutherford Finger, 82, of Bristol died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999, in Hillcrest North. She was of the Methodist faith and the widow of Earl Finger. Surviving are a brother, J.R. Rutherford of Knoxville; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be Saturday in Knoxville. Stevens Mortuary of Knoxville is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 5, 1999

FLANNAGAN, NANCY J. Nancy J. Flannagan, 64, of Bristol Tennessee died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Chicago, a daughter of the late Eva Steward Adams and George Carroll Adams. She lived in Bristol for the past 46 years. Surviving are her husband, James L. Flannagan; a daughter, Margaret A. Flannagan of Bristol TN; three sons, James C. Flannagan and Timothy S. Flannagan, both of Bristol Tennessee, and Robert L. Flannagan of Bristol Virginia; a sister, Betty Chapman of Lansing, IL; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum in Glenwood Cemetery by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Pastor Laura Rasor and Dr. William Flannagan will officiate. Entombment will follow. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Bristol Life Saving Crew, 1601 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201, or to Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church, 1127 Virginia Ave., Bristol, TN 37620. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 18, 1999

FLANNAGAN, NANCY J. Funeral services for Nancy J. Flannagan will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum in Glenwood Cemetery by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Pastor Laura Rasor and Dr. William Flannagan will officiate. Entombment will follow. Mrs. Flannagan, 64, of Bristol TN, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Bristol Life Saving Crew, 1601 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201, or to Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church, 1127 Virginia Ave., Bristol, TN 37620. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 19, 1999

GARDNER, ROSA Rosa Gardner, 98, of Cambridge House, Bristol TN, formerly of Kingsport, died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999. She was born in Herald, VA, and had lived in Scott County, VA. She was the widow of Hiram Gardner Jr. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Earl (Bea) Combs and Mrs. Virginia Goins, both of Bristol TN; two grandsons, Allen Combs and Gary Combs; two nieces; and two nephews. Graveside services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in Oak Hill Cemetery, by Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home. The Rev. Steve Brown will officiate. Friends may call from 3-5 p.m. Sunday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 7, 1999

GUY, HAL LYNN BLUFF CITY -- Hal Lynn Guy, 45, of 394 White Hollow Road, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Sullivan County, a son of Margaret Guy of Bluff City. He was an electrician and of the Baptist faith. Surviving, besides his mother, are a sister, Audrey Denise Repass of Denver, Colo.; two brothers, Bobby C. Guy of Bluff City and Eddie K. Guy of Ballground, Ga.; five nieces; and three nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Robert Watson and Martin Freeland will officiate. Burial will be in Shipley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Randy Richards, Jimmy Trivette, Jack Bullins, Jud Mottern, Roy Kirkman and Ronnie Winegar. Honorary pallbearers will be Rick Smithson, Clyde Malone and Sam Pickel. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 19, 1999

GUY, HAL LYNN BLUFF CITY -- Funeral services for Hal Lynn Guy will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Robert Watson and Martin Freeland will officiate. Burial will be in Shipley Cemetery. Mr. Guy, 45, of 394 White Hollow Raod, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be Randy Richards, Jimmy Trivette, Jack Bullins, Jud Mottern, Roy Kirkman and Ronnie Winegar. Honorary pallbearers will be Rick Smithson, Clyde Malone and Sam Pickel. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 20, 1999

HAMILTON, HASSIE H. Hassie H. Hamilton, 88, formerly of Piney Flats, died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999, in Appalachian Christian Village in Johnson City, TN. She was born in Jonesborough, TN, a daughter of the late Samuel and Dora Conner Hall. She was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County and the widow of James Leonard Hamilton. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Surviving are a brother, Guy Hall of Lima, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Rev. Harry Rehagen will officiate. Graveside services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in St. Paul United Methodist Church Cemetery in Piney Flats. Mrs. Hamilton was also preceded in death by a son, Michael Hamilton, and an infant son; a sister, Bessie Kitzmiller; and three brothers, Tommy, Wilson and Roy Hall. Pallbearers will be nephews and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. prior to the service Saturday in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 27, 1999

HAMPTON, NELLIE L. Nellie L. Hampton, 73, of 1120 Pennsylvania Ave., Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and retired from Purity Bakery. She was a member of First Church of the Brethren, where she served in the Women's League. She was the widow of Thomas V. Hampton. Surviving are a daughter, Inez Caudill of Bristol TN; a son, Herbert Wayne Hampton of Bristol TN; three sisters, Mrs. Herbert (Mary Ann) Drumheller of Powhatan, VA, Mrs. Richard (Nancy) Bailey of Glen Burnie, MD, and Mrs. Roy (Eva) McGlocklin of Burkesville, VA; a granddaughter; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in First Church of the Brethren. The Rev. Jeff Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Among survivors are granddaughter, Wendy Lynn Shepphard of Alpharetta, GA. Pallbearers will be Irby Blevins, Charlie Blevins, James Hawkins, William Hawkins Jr., William Hawkins Sr., and Doug Shepphard. Honorary pallbearers will be Members of First Church of the Brethren. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 24, 1999

HAMPTON, NELLIE L. Funeral services for Nellie L. Hampton will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in First Church of the Brethren. The Rev. Jeff Johnson will officiate. Burial will be in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Hampton, 73, of 1120 Pennsylvania Ave., Bristol, Tn, died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999, in Wellmont Hospice house. Pallbearers will be Irby Blevins, Charlie Blevins, James Hawkins, William Hawkins Jr., William Hawkins Sr., and Doug Shepphard. Honorary pallbearers will be Members of First Church of the Brethren. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 26, 1999

HESS, PEARL B. DAVIDSON Funeral services for Pearl B. Davidson Hess will be conducted Monday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel in Bristol, TN. The Rev. Darrell Pickel will officiate. Graveside services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Elizabeth Cemetery in Saltville. Mrs. Hess, 103, formerly of Clinton Avenue, Bristol, VA, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, in Bristol Nursing Home. She was born in Saltville and lived in the Bristol area since 1940. She was a homemaker, a member of First Freewill Baptist Church in Bristol Virginia and the widow of the Rev. Henry A. Hess. She was a member of Slater Senior Citizens until the age of 94 and was a volunteer at various nursing homes. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Jack (Dot) Davis of Blountville and Mrs. Lacy (Virginia "Sis") Wymer of Winchester, VA; a son, Raymond Hess of Houston; a sister, Maggie Dinesmore of Marion; 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Hess, who was active in all church activities at First Freewell Baptist Church, is survived by a special daughter-in-law, Cleo Hess of Watauga, Tenn. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. James Bowman and members of First Freewill Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Monday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 22, 1999

HUFFINE, FLORENCE GIBSON Funeral services for Florence Gibson Huffine will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum in Glenwood Cemetery by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Dr. Ross Dampier, Mr. Sid Tiller and the Rev. Steve Brown will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Huffine died Sunday, Nov. 7, 1999, at NHC Health Care of Bristol. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 9, 1999

JARRETT. GARLAND D. BLUFF CITY -- Funeral services for Garland D. Jarrett will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Rev. Haynes Watson will officiate. Burial will be in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Mr. Jarrett, 79, of 318 Lewis Road, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, in Johnson City Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County, a son of the late Nannie Byrd Jarrett and Jason C. Jarrett. He was a farmer and saw mill operator and of the Baptist faith. Surviving are his wife, Hazel Litton Jarrett; three sons, Ronnie Jarrett and Larry Jarrett, both of Bristol Tennessee, and Donnie Jarrett of Bluff City; five sisters, Lecta Ellison and Betty Ray, both of Bluff City, Zane Fleenor of Bristol TN, Billie Jean Eggers of Blountville and Margie Bradley of Elizabethton, TN; a brother, Wallace Jarrett of Bluff City; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jim Willis, Jack Barnes, Keith McMurray, Alvin Rice, Clarence Hurt and Ed Buchanan. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Meredith, C.P. Lane, Mack Clark, Allen Harkleroad, Bob Francis, Bill Littleford and Charlie Lewis. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home and other times at the home of Larry Jarrett, 415 Beidleman Road, Bristol, TN. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 18, 1999

JARRETT, GARLAND D. BLUFF CITY -- Funeral services for Garland D. Jarrett will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Rev. Haynes Watson will officiate. Burial will be in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Mr. Jarrett, 79, of 318 Lewis Road, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, in Johnson City Medical Center. He was preceded in death by a son, Gary Jarrett; and a sister, Novella Webb. Pallbearers will be Jim Willis, Jack Barnes, Keith McMurray, Alvin Rice, Clarence Hurt and Ed Buchanan. Honorary pallbearers will be Joe Meredith, C.P. Lane, Mack Clark, Allen Harkleroad, Bob Francis, Bill Littleford and Charlie Lewis. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 19, 1999

KAYLOR, CHARLES CLIFTON Jr. Charles Clifton Kaylor Jr., 42, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a son of Martha Kaylor of Bristol Virginia and the late Charles Clifton Kaylor Sr. Surviving, besides his mother, are two sisters, Mrs. Daniel (Sharon K.) Chase of Johnson City and Kim Kaylor of Bristol Virginia; two nephews, John Thompson and Aaron Durbin; and three great-nieces. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery Chapel Mausoleum by Blevins Funeral Home. The Revs. Leonard Bellamy and Vernon Trivett will officiate. Burial will be in the cemetery. Among survivors are three great-nieces, Hannah Thompson, Ashley Thompson and Britny Thompson; and several aunts and uncles. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday in Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 12, 1999

KAYLOR, CHARLES CLIFTON Jr. Funeral services for Charles Clifton Kaylor Jr. will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery Chapel Mausoleum by Blevins Funeral Home. The Revs. Leonard Bellamy and Vernon Trivett will officiate. Burial will be in the cemetery. Mr. Kaylor, 47, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be Darrell Stein, John Pace, Emory F. "Hank" Dowell, George Holmes and Roger Jones. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles West, Calvin Cook and Aaron Durbin. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to American Diabetes Association. Blevins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 14, 1999

KENDRICK, ELMER Elmer Kendrick, 80, of 4317 Island Road, Bristol, TN, died Sunday, Oct. 31, 1999, at his home. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and a son of the late John and Eliza Kendrick. He was a farmer, an employee of Shoney's and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are three brothers, Charles Kendrick, Marion Kendrick and Jessie Kendrick, all of Bristol TN; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Harry Fleenor and Jess Neal will officiate. Graveside services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Dishner Family Cemetery. Mr. Kendrick was also preceded in death by a brother, Lonnie Kendrick. Pallbearers will be Dustin Salley, Tim Kendrick, Pat Kendrick, Doug Kendrick, Calvin Kyte, Ray Webber Sr., Kevin Young and Junior Dishner. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Pepper, Don Ford and Leroy Hull. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. before the service Monday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 1, 1999

KENDRICK, ELMER Graveside services for Elmer Kendrick will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Dishner Family Cemetery. Mr. Kendrick, 80, of 4317 Island Road, Bristol, TN, died Sunday, Oct. 31, 1999, at his home. Pallbearers will be Dustin Salley, Tim Kendrick, Pat Kendrick, Doug Kendrick, Calvin Kyte, Ray Webber Sr., Kevin Young and Junior Dishner. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Pepper, Don Ford and Leroy Hull. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 2, 1999

KINCHELOE, ELIZABETH PARKS Elizabeth Parks Kincheloe, 80, of 261 North St., Bristol, VA, died Monday, Nov. 1, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Appalachia, VA, a daughter of the late Frank and Vannie Lewis. Surviving are a son, James Parks of Bristol Tennessee; three daughters, Alberta Lewis, Louvenia Lewis and Geneive Parks, all of New York; two sisters, Helen Foster and Azille Ross, both of Bristol Virginia; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be conducted Thursday at 7 p.m. in New Hope Baptist Church by Robinson Mortuary. The Rev. William Reid will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until the service time in the funeral home or friends may call at the residence of his son, James Parks, 703 Downtown Plaza, Bristol, VA. Robinson Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 2, 1999

LATHAM, CLARENCE BARRY Clarence Barry Latham, 47, of 900 Painter Creek Road, Bristol, TN, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 1999, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born in Washington County, VA, a son of Irene Cole Latham and the late Clarence H. "Bab" Latham. He was a general contractor and a member of High Point Presbyterian Church. Surviving, besides his mother, are a daughter, Laura Lee Latham of Washington, PA; two sons, Allen Latham of Bristol TN and Dustin Latham of Washington, PA; a sister, Birdie Sue Barker of Bristol VA; a brother, Charles Dwight Latham of Asheville, NC; a grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 3 p.m. in High Point Presbyterian Church by Blevins Funeral Home of Bristol, Va. The Rev. Alan Baldwin will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Among survivors is a grandson, Nathan Latham. Pallbearers will be Eugene Latham, Eric Latham, Charlie Reynolds, Ted Latham, Troy Latham ad George Latham. Honorary pallbearers will be friends and neighbors. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday in Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 15, 1999

LATHAM, CLARENCE BARRY Funeral services for Clarence Barry Latham will be conducted Tuesday at 3 p.m. in High Point Presbyterian Church by Blevins Funeral Home of Bristol, Va. The Rev. Alan Baldwin will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. Latham, 47, of 900 Painter Creek Road, Bristol, TN, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 1999, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Pallbearers will be Eugene Latham, Eric Latham, Charlie Reynolds, Ted Latham, Troy Latham ad George Latham. Honorary pallbearers will be friends and neighbors. Blevins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 16, 1999

LEONARD, MARY VIRGINIA Mary Virginia Leonard, 52, of 125 Wampler Road, Bristol, TN, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999, at her home. She was born in Bristol Tennessee, a son of James Bowers of Bristol Tennessee and the late Della Mae Bowers. She lived most of her life in Bristol, was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Surviving, besides her father, are two daughters, Rita Holcombe of the home and Monica D. Powers of Kingsport; three sons, Billy G. Leonard Jr. of the home, Jason W. Leonard of Bristol Tennessee and Michael A. Leonard of Blountville; four brothers; a sister; four grandchildren; a great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Jeff Harless will officiate. Graveside services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Morning View Cemetery in Bluff City. Miss Leonard was also preceded in death by a nephew, Jamie Bowers. Among survivors is a special companion, Monte R. Worley of the home. Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Tolbert, Clarence Bowers, John Bowers, James Bowers Jr., Avery Bowers Jr., Shannon Graham and Bobby Powers III. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Friday before the service in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 12, 1999

LEONARD, MARY VIRGINIA Graveside services for Mary Virginia Leonard will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Morning View Cemetery in Bluff City. Miss Leonard, 52, of 125 Wampler Road, Bristol, TN, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999, at her home. Honorary pallbearers will be Bobby Tolbert, Clarence Bowers, John Bowers, James Bowers Jr., Avery Bowers Jr., Shannon Graham and Bobby Powers III. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 13, 1999

LILLEY, GERALD SANFORD, FL -- Gerald Lilley, 65, of 424 Steill Forrest Terrace, died Monday, Nov. 8, 1999, at his home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Tetrick Funeral Home of Bluff City, TN. He was born in Bluff City, a son of the late Ivan "Pat" and Stella Oliver Lilley. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Lilley; and a son, Brian Lilley of Sanford. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 10, 1999

LOVELACE, ANDREW D. "BUDDY" Andrew D. "Buddy" Lovelace, 63, of Bristol TN died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999, in Bristol Nursing Home. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol and a son of the late Andrew and Jewel Snyder Lovelace. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and Army Reserve for over 30 years and a retired employee of Raytheon Corp. with 25 years of service. He was a coach at Central Little League for 15 years and a member of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Kay McCracken Lovelace; a son, Michael Todd Lovelace of Bristol Tennessee; two sisters, Mary Lewis of Bristol VA and Martha Grimes of Goldsboro, NC; four brothers, Phil Lovelace of Benhams, VA, Ronnie Lovelace of California, and Bob Lovelace and Jim Lovelace, both of Bristol VA; and a grandson. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 1 p.m. in Community Baptist Church, 1754 King Mill Pike, Bristol, VA, by Akard Funeral Home. The Rev. Mike Carmody will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery in Bristol, VA, with military graveside rites by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Mr. Lovelace was also preceded in death by a brother, Larry Lovelace. Among survivors are a grandson, James Todd "J.T." Lovelace; and a special aunt, Ruby Lovelace of Bristol VA. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Icenhour, W. D. McCracken, Dee Dee McCracken, Terry Lewis, William Lovelace, Stevie Lovelace and Eugene Garland. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Tom Green, nurses and staff of Bristol Nursing Home, Beachard McCracken, Norval McCracken, Kevin MccCracken, Johnny Icenhour, Leroy Icenhour, Eric McCracken, Dewayne McCracken, Andy Lovelace and Sylvester McCracken. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday in Akard Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 4, 1999

LOVELACE, ANDREW D. "BUDDY" Funeral services for Andrew D. "Buddy" Lovelace will be conducted Friday at 1 p.m. in Community Baptist hurch, 1754 King Mill Pike, Bristol, VA, by Akard Funeral Home. The Rev. Mike Carmody will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery in Bristol, VA, with military rites by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Mr. Lovelace, 63, of Bristol TN, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999, in Bristol Nursing Home. Among survivors are several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Icenhour, W. D. McCracken, Dee Dee McCracken, Terry Lewis, William Lovelace, Stevie Lovelace and Eugene Garland. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Tom Green, nurses and staff of Bristol Nursing Home, Beachard McCracken, Norval McCracken, Kevin McCracken, Johnny Icenhour, Leroy Icenhour, Eric McCracken, Dewayne McCracken, Andy Lovelace and Sylvester McCracken. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 5, 1999

LOWE, HAVEN CLIFFORD JOHNSON CITY -- The Rev. Haven Clifford Lowe, 83, of 403 Twin Oaks Drive, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999, in Johnson City Medical Center. He was born in Bristol Tennessee, a son of the late Clifford Henry and Katie Blackwell Lowe. He returned to Johnson City in 1980. He was a graduate of Tennessee High School in Bristol, received his bachelor of arts degree from Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City, TN, and his master of divinity degree from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, NC. He studied at East Tennessee State University, Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, Ky., and Western Carolina University Extension Center in Cherokee, NC. He became an ordained Southern Baptist minister in 1937 and pastored 15 churches in Tennessee, North Carolina and Virginia before retiring in 1983. He served as interim pastor of 12 churches after retirement. He spent five years ministering with the Cherokee Indians in Cherokee. He was a two-term moderator of the Holston Baptist Association and a board member of the Baptist State Convention in North Carolina. He was trustee of the Tennessee Baptist Children's Home Inc. and served in many capacities with the Tennessee Baptist Convention. He was the widower of Etta June Hodge Lowe and a member of Pinecrest Baptist Church in Johnson City. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Pinecrest Baptist Church in Johnson City by Morris-Baker Funeral Home. The Revs. Chad Rittenhouse, Bob Polk, Frank Lethcoe and R. Willard Warfield will officiate. Graveside services will be in Glenwood Cemetery in Bristol TN. The Revs. Paul Broyles, Paul Lilly and E.W. Barnes will officiate. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home with extended hours if necessary. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Rev. Haven C. Lowe Memorial Fund, Pinecrest Baptist Church, 2129 Old Lewis Road, Johnson City, TN 37601, to be used for youth work. Morris-Baker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 13, 1999

MASSINGILL, WILLIAM C. "BILL" BLOUNTVILLE -- Funeral services for William C. "Bill" Massingill will be conducted Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Leighton Roberts will officiate. Graveside services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Glenwood Cemetery with military honors by the U.S. Marines Lima Company 3//24. Mr. Massengill, of 518 Shadow Town, died Sunday, Nov. 7, 1999, at his home. He was born in Pennington Gap, VA, a son of Lema Massingill. He was a lifelong resident of the Blountville area, a former employee of Pet Dairy Inc., a retired diesel mechanic with Overnite Transportation and a former Golden Gloves heavyweight champion. He was a U.S. Marine veteran of the Korean War and a member of Indian Springs Baptist Church. Surviving, besides his mother, are his wife, Barbara Massingill; two daughters, Carol M. Dunn of Candler, NC, and Terry M. Hoglen of Hendersonville, NC; a son, William C. "Bucky" Massingill II of Knoxville; a sister, Virginia C. Rivers of Kingsport; a brother, Bobby Ray "Toby" Massingill of Pennington Gap; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Among survivors are grandchildren Cheryl Dunn, Bobby Dunn, Ginny Dunn and Monica Paul; and two great-grandchildren, Tyler Paul and Noah William Dunn. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday before the service in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 9, 1999

MASSINGILL, WILLIAM C. BLOUNTVILLE -- Graveside services for William C. Massingill will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Glenwood Cemetery with military honors by the U.S. Marines Lima Company 3//24. Mr. Massingill, of 518 Shadow Town, died Sunday, Nov. 7, 1999, at his home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 10, 1999

MAXWELL, ALLEN E. "GENE" Allen E. "Gene" Maxwell Sr., 69, of 9463 Chelsea Lane, Bristol, VA, died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Welch, WV, and had lived in Alexandria, VA, before moving to Bristol in 1971. He was a retired mechanic with Tri-Cities Industrial Builders and was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are his wife, Esther A. Maxwell; his mother, Hazel Margaret Maxwell of Bristol Virginia; two daughters, Francis Almaroad of Blountville, and Jane Horton of Glade Spring; three sons, Burt Maxwell of Alexandria, and Kenneth Maxwell and Allen Maxwell, both of Bristol Virginia; a stepson, Rick Anders of Bristol Virginia; six sisters, Evelyn Simcox and Adeline Maxwell, both of Ocala, FL, Marie Eller of Bristol Virginia, Margaret Bovier, Pittsburgh, Peggy Novelly of Reno, NV, and Judy Borders of Vinton, VA; four brothers, Gary Maxwell of Las Vegas, B.A. "Jack" Maxwell of Bristol TN, Tommy Maxwell of Manassas, VA, and Bobby Maxwell of Woodbridge, VA; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Walter Statzer will officiate. Burial will be in the Mountain View Cemetery. Among survivors are an uncle, Alfred Mabe of Bel Aire, MD. Pallbearers will be Jerry Shipp, Scott Key, Bobby Hutton, Danny Murray, Frankie Childress and Tony Blair. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Key, Johnny Grubb, Dr. Michael Rowell, Dr. Thomas W. Green and Garry Lovins. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 7, 1999

MAXWELL, ALLEN E. "GENE" Funeral services for Allen E. "Gene" Maxwell Sr. will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel in Bristol Tennessee. The Rev. Walter Statzer will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. Maxwell, 69, of 9463 Chelsea Lane, Bristol, VA, died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be Jerry Shipp, Scott Key, Bobby Hutton, Danny Murray, Frankie Childress and Tony Blair. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Key, Johnny Grubb, Dr. Michael Rowell, Dr. Thomas W. Green and Garry Lovins. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 8, 1999

McCLELLAN, ROBERT E. Dr. Dr. Robert E. McClellan, 75, died Monday, Nov. 1, 1999, in Nashville. He was a son of the late Robert Emmett and Audria Gray McClellan of Bristol. He was a diplomat of the American Board of Urology and a member of the American College of Surgeons. He also held membership in the American Medical Association, Tennessee Medical Association, Nashville Academy of Medicine, American and Southeastern Urological associations, Southern Medical Association, Middle Tennessee Urological Association and Nashville Surgical Society. Dr. McClellan was a staff member of Centennial, Baptist, Vanderbilt and Saint Thomas hospitals. He served as a member of the Medical Advisory Board and chief of urology at Baptist and Saint Thomas hospitals. He was an associate clinical professor of surgery at Vanderbilt University. He retired in 1992 from private practice. Surviving are his wife, Sally Flanary McClellan; four children, Dr. R. Trigg McClellan of San Jose, CA, John Wesley McClellan and David Gray McClellan, both of Nashville, and Ann McClellan Mashburn of Brentwood, TN; and 11 grandchildren. Information courtesy of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 4, 1999

McCORD, ETHEL COUNTS Ethel Counts McCord, 98, of 213 Maple Tree Drive, Bristol, TN, died Monday, Nov. 8, 1999, at her home. She was born in Flintville, TN, a daughter of the late Andrew Edward Counts and Ella Shepard Counts. She was the widow of James L. McCord Sr and a long-time member of State Street Methodist Church, where she taught children and adult Sunday school classes for more than 50 years. She was a member and past president of the United Methodist Women and served on various committees of the church. She was a former president of the PTA and served on the Bristol Tennessee School Board for two terms during the 1940s including one term as chairman. She was past president of Bristol Music Club and the YWCA. She was a member of American Legion Auxiliary, American Red Cross, League of Women Voters, Women's History Club, New Era Study Club and a participant for many years at the YMCA. Surviving are three daughters, Winona Tipton of Bristol TN, Virginia Barker of Bristol VA and Daphne Nicar of Nashville; a son, James L. McCord Jr. of Bluff City; nine grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 3 p.m. at State Street United Methodist Church by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Revs. Fred Dearing and Jonathan Jonas will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. McCord was also preceded in death by two sons-in-law, James P. Barker Jr. and L. Howard Nicar. Among survivors are grandchildren Daphne Lynn DeVault, James C. DeVault Jr., David E. Tipson, Pamela Tipton, Michael D. Tipton, J. Mark McCord, Benjamin T. McCord, Corrine McKinney and James P. Barker III; a daughter-in-law, Daphne McCord; a son-in-law, Harold D. Tipton; a grandson-in-law; six granddaughters-in-law; and five special friends, Wilma Smith, Shelby Shelley, Pam Perkey, Jennifer Boggess and Judy Fern. Pallbearers will be grandsons. The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Thursday in the church parlor. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Building Endowment Fund or the Music Fund at State Street United Methodist Church, 300 W. Valley Drive, Bristol, VA 24201. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 10, 1999

McCORD, ETHEL COUNTS Funeral services for Ethel Counts McCord will be conducted Thursday at 3 p.m. at State Street United Methodist Church by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Revs. Fred Dearing and Jonathan Jonas will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. McCord, 98, of 213 Maple Tree Drive, Bristol, Tenn., died Monday, Nov. 8, 1999, at her home. Pallbearers will be grandsons. The family will receive friends from 1:30 p.m. to 2:45 p.m. Thursday in the church parlor. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 11, 1999

McNEW, CHARLES WALTER Funeral services for Charles Walter McNew Sr. will be conducted Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel. The Rev. Jack Stevens will officiate. Entombment will follow with military honors by VFW Patton Crosswhite Post 6975. Mr. McNew, 78, of Bristol TN, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He lived most of his life in the Bristol area and was a son of the late Joseph and Corrie McNew. He retired from the Tennessee Department of Transportation with over 20 years of service, was of the Presbyterian faith and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Ethel McNew; a son, Charles Walter "Chuck" McNew Jr. of Elizabethton, TN; three brothers, Dan McNew of Florida, H.W. "Sam" McNew of Blountville and Albert McNew of Alabama; and a granddaughter. Among survivors is a granddaughter, Tiffany Michelle McNew. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 13, 1999

McNEW, CHARLES WALTER Funeral services for Charles Walter McNew Sr. will be conducted Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel. The Rev. Jack Stevens will officiate. Entombment will follow with military honors by VFW Patton Crosswhite Post 6975. Mr. McNew, 78, of Bristol Tennessee, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 14, 1999

MELLETT, JOHN JOSEPH A Mass of Resurrection for John Joseph "Jack" Mellett Jr. will be celebrated Wednesday at 3 p.m. in St. Anne's Catholic Church. The Rev. Thomas Ianucci will be Celebrant, assisted by deacon Harry Hall. Entombment will be in Mountain View Mausoleum immediately following the Mass. Mr. Mellett, of Bristol TN, died Sunday, Nov. 21, 1999. He was born in New York, attended Kent State University and was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. He owned a wholesale cheese and food distribution company in Bristol Virginia for 35 years. He was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, where he served as a Lector and was president of the Holy Name Society. He was a member of the Country Club of Bristol and served as president and on the Board of Directors. He served on the Bristol Virginia Utilities Board for two terms. Surviving are his wife, Annette K. Mellett; three daughters, Barbara M. Walsh of Indianapolis, Susan J. Mellett of Oakbrook. IL., and Jacqueline M. Henley of Bristol Virginia; a son, John Quentin Mellett of Charlotte, NC; four grandsons; and a granddaughter. Mr. Mellett was also preceded in death by a daughter, Marilyn Mellett. Among survivors are grandsons, Edward J. Walsh Jr., John M. Walsh, Joshua Henley and Quentin McCann Mellett; and granddaughter, Maeryn Kariana Mellett. Pallbearers will be Charts Sherwood, Mark Hall, Steve Fletcher, Jim Worrell Jr., James Warren, John Bernard, Michael Worrell, John M. Walsh and Joshua B. Henley. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Christopher Kennedy, Dr. David Morin, Dr. Earl Wilson, Dr. Ron Caldwell and Dr. Robert Mueller. The family will receive friends in the commons of St. Anne's Catholic Church at 2 p.m. Wednesday or any time at the residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to St. Anne's Catholic Church or a charity of your choice. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 23, 1999

MILLS, LEE Lee Mills, 85, died Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999, in Bristol Nursing Home. He had lived in Bristol for several years and was the widower of Grace Mills. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. at the graveside in Sullivan County Cemetery in Blountville. Surviving are his friends, Robin and Timmy Chapman and their son, Matthew, all of Bristol Tennessee, Carl and Nell Hayden of Bristol Tennessee; and B.F. Rutherford of Bristol Tennessee. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 30, 1999

MOHL, LEONARD M. Sr. Funeral services for Leonard M. Mohl Sr. will be conducted Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Vann Seal, Johnny Dillard and Johnny Sloan will officiate. Burial will be Thursday at 1 p.m. in the National Cemetery in Mountain Home, TN, with full military rites by Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975 Honor Guard. Mr. Mohl, of 607 Pennsylvania Ave., Bristol, TN, died Monday, Nov. 15, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Chicago, a son of the late Lewis J. Mohl V and Helen Agnes Metch Mohl. He was a truck driver and retired to Bristol in 1990. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a recipient of the Purple Heart. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, past post chaplain, senior vice-commander, service officer and membership chairman. He spent five years in the Honor Guard of VFW Post 6975. He was a past service officer and past commander of Chapter 114 Disabled American Veterans. He was an organizer commander and adjutant of Chapter 623 Military Order of the Purple Heart. He was adjutant and junior vice commander of the 12th District of the VFW and was president of the Fraternal Veterans Council. Surviving are his wife, Shirley S. Mohl; two sons, Leonard M. Mohl Jr. of Lancaster, Ohio, and Robert L. Mohl of Knoxville; two daughters, Anna H. Jones of Bristol Tennessee and Katrina Fisher of Lowmansville, Ky.; three grandsons; five granddaughters; two great-granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Mohl was also preceded in death by a grandson, Joseph D. Skaggs Jr.; a sister, Louise Jones; and a brother, Lewis J. Mohl VI. Honorary pallbearers will be members of all military organizations. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday before the service in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 17, 1999

MOHL, LEONARD M. Sr. Graveside services for Leonard M. Mohl Sr. will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. in the National Cemetery in Mountain Home, TN, with full military rites by Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975 Honor Guard. Mr. Mohl, of 607 Pennsylvania Ave., Bristol, TN., died Monday, Nov. 15, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Honorary pallbearers will be members of all military organizations. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 18, 1999

MONTGOMERY, GORDON COWAN KINGSPORT -- Funeral services for Gordon Cowan Montgomery will be conducted Friday at 8 p.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Robert McNew will officiate. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery with military rites by VFW Charles DeWitt Byrd Post 3382 of Kingsport. Mr. Montgomery died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999, at his home. He had lived in Bristol Tennessee before moving to Kingsport in 1960. He was a retired engineer with Tennessee Eastman with 32 years of service and a member of the local Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers. He was a certified plant engineer and a life member of the Jamestown Society and First Families of Tennessee. He was a member of the U.S. Army Air Corps stationed in England with the 8th Air Force. He received the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was a member of the VFW Charles DeWitt Byrd Post 3382 of Kingsport. He was a member of Colonial Heights Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Lillian L. Montgomery; a son, Jim Montgomery of Knoxville; a sister, Margaret Kelly of Williamsburg, Va.; a granddaughter, Jenny Montgomery; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Montgomery was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth Irvin Montgomery. His hobbies were photography and genealogy. He was loving and devoted to his wife, family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday before the service in Akard Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the University of Tennessee Cancer Research or Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 11, 1999

MUMPOWER, BRYAN TREVOR Bryan Trevor Mumpower, 28, of 14408 Heather Drive, Bristol, VA, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol and a son of Sue Vance Mumpower of Bristol Virginia and Olin F. Mumpower Jr. of Bristol Virginia. He was a graduate of John S. Battle High School and attended Virginia Highlands Community College. He was a machinist and electrician. Surviving, besides his parents, are a daughter, Trinity Quinn Mumpower of Mendota, VA; a brother, Andrew Kevin Mumpower of Bristol Virginia; maternal grandmother, Evelyn Vance of Bristol VA; paternal grandmother, Frances Mumpower of Bristol VA; and his former wife, Dawn Bailey Mumpower of Mendota. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery. Pastor Nick Adams will officiate. Among survivors are several aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Diabetes Association. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 11, 1999

MUMPOWER, BRYAN TREVOR Funeral services for Bryan Trevor Mumpower will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery. Pastor Nick Adams will officiate. Mr. Mumpower, 28, of 14408 Heather Drive, Bristol, Va., died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Diabetes Association. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 12, 1999

NUNLEY, EARNEST S. Earnest S. Nunley, 76, of 1300 Southside Ave., Bristol, TN, died Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, in Wellmont Hospice House. He was born in Holston, VA, and lived in Bristol most of his life. He was a member of Shiloh Free Will Baptist Church and a retired employee of Unisys. Surviving are his wife, Elsie Nunley; two sisters, Leona Shankle and Dessie Cook, both of Bristol; a brother, Ed Nunley of Bristol; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Walter Statzer and Lester MacKinnon will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Earl Tignor, Dean Morrison, Tom Sutherland, Ed Davidson, Kenneth Suthard, Ernest Rosenbalm and Hugh Peters. Honorary pallbearers will be Gene Reynolds, Woody Robbins, Curtis Thomas, Curt Thomas, Billy Utsman and Hank Poore. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 24, 1999

NUNLEY, EARNEST S. Funeral services for Earnest S. Nunley will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Walter Statzer and Lester MacKinnon will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mr. Nunley, 76, of 1300 Southside Ave., Bristol, TN, died Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, in Wellmont Hospice House. Pallbearers will be Earl Tignor, Dean Morrison, Tom Sutherland, Ed Davidson, Kenneth Suthard, Ernest Rosenbalm and Hugh Peters. Honorary pallbearers will be Gene Reynolds, Woody Robbins, Curtis Thomas, Curt Thomas, Billy Utsman and Hank Poore. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 25, 1999

NUNLEY, PHYLLIS VIRGINIA WARD Phyllis Virginia Ward Nunley, 59, of 3357 Avoca Road, Apt. 75, Bristol, TN., died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, and a former employee of Morrison Fiberglass. She was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are a son, William Gibson of Bristol TN; a daughter, Lisa Gibson of Bristol TN; her mother, Rita Miller of Abingdon; a brother, Stuart Ward of Blountville; three sisters, Catherine Ketron, Linda Musick and Patsy Prater, all of Abingdon; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at the graveside in Knollkreg Memorial Park by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Gary Garland will officiate. She also leaves Mike Colley, fiancee' of her daughter, Lisa Gibson. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 7, 1999

NUNLEY, PHYLLIS WARD Funeral services for Phyllis Ward Nunley will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at the graveside in Knollkreg Memorial Park by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Gary Garland will officiate. Mrs. Nunley, 59, of 3357 Avoca Road, Apt. 75, Bristol, TN, died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 8, 1999

O’DELL, EDYTHE PAULINE COLE Edythe Pauline Cole O'Dell, 90, of Bristol TN, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 1999, at the home of her daughter in Bluff City. She was a daughter of the late David Ellis and Mary Virginia Statzer Cole of Bristol Virginia, and a longtime member of Woodlawn Avenue Baptist Church. She was retired from L.C. King Manufacturing Co. in Bristol Tennessee, where she was employed for over 30 years, and was the widow of Carl A. O'Dell. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Thomas E. (Phyllis) Mobley of Bluff City; two sons, Robert L. O'Dell and Ralph E. "Chief" O'Dell, both of Bristol TN; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery. The Rev. Lester MacKinnon and Dr. Rand Forder will officiate. Mrs. O'Dell was also preceded in death by two sons, Donald H. O'Dell Sr. and Carl A. O'Dell Jr.; and two grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday in Akard Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 29, 1999

O’DELL, EDYTHE PAULINE Graveside services for Edythe Pauline Cole O'Dell will be conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery. The Rev. Lester MacKinnon and Dr. Rand Forder will officiate. Mrs. O'Dell, 90, of Bristol TN, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 1999, at the home of a daughter in Bluff City. Among survivors are five great-great-grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Fred Greear and staff of Wellmont Hospice. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 30, 1999

OFFIELD, NANNIE MAE Funeral services for Nannie Mae Offield will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Rooty Branch Church by Weaver Funeral Home. The Revs. Howard Campbell and Danny Salyer and Dr. Bill Goforth will officiate. Burial will be in Rooty Branch Cemetery. Mrs. Offield, 96, of 179 Rooty Branch Road, Bristol, TN, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, in Cambridge House. She was born in Jonesborough, TN, and lived all her life in the Bristol area. She was a homemaker, a member of Fairmount Presbyterian Church and taught a Sunday School class at Rooty Branch Church for many years. Surviving are three daughters, Betty Carrier and Juanita Goforth, both of Bristol TN, and Bonnie Rosenbalm of Blountville; a sister, Margaret Rector of Limestone, TN; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be grandsons. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 22, 1999

PHILLIPS. GEORGE A. "AB" George A. "Ab" Phillips, 87, of 664 Wyatt Hollow Road, Bristol, TN, died Sunday, Nov. 14, 1999, in Cambridge House. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and a son of the late James and Sarah Mae Phillips. He was a retired logger and farmer and was of the Holiness faith. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Ida T. Phillips; a son, James W. "J.W." Phillips of Bristol TN, three sisters, Edna Shaffer of Barberton, OH, Grace Kitzmiller of Bassett, VA, and Odlean Cox of Bristol TN; a granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Jess Neal will officiate. Graveside services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Wyatt Cemetery with military honors by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Among survivors are a special grandson-in-law, James Lingerfelt. Honorary pallbearers will be friends and neighbors. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Monday in the funeral home or other times at the home of J.W. and Doril Phillips, 320 Wyatt Cemetery Road, Bristol, TN. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 15, 1999

PHILLIPS, GEORGE A. Graveside services for George A. "Ab" Phillips will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Wyatt Cemetery by Weaver Funeral Home, with military honors by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Mr. Phillips, 87, of 664 Wyatt Hollow Road, Bristol, TN, died Sunday, Nov. 14, 1999, in Cambridge House. Among survivors is a granddaughter, April Dawn Lingerfelt. Honorary pallbearers will be friends and neighbors. The family will receive friends at the home of J.W. and Doris Phillips, 320 Wyatt Cemetery Road, Bristol, TN. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 16, 1999

POE, RISSIE ETELKA Rissie Etelka Poe, 90, of 220 Bristol Metals Road, Lot 8, Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was born in Konnarock, VA, a daughter of the late Thomas and Hester Haga. She lived most of her life in the Bristol area, was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Surviving are five sons, Ray Poe, Robert Poe, Barney Poe and Earl Poe, all of Bristol Virginia, and David Poe of Bluff City; five daughters, Ennis Wright of Mendota, VA, Evalene Arnold and Christine Hudler, both of Abingdon, Pauline Bowman of Bluff City and Shirley O'Hara of Bristol Tennessee; 37 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Grosses Creek Cemetery in Chilhowie by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald Denton will officiate. There will be a viewing from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the graveside before the service. Mrs. Poe was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, Fleet Wright; and a granddaughter, Teresa Helton. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 17, 1999

POE, RISSIE ETELKA Graveside services for Rissie Etelka Poe will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Grosses Creek Cemetery in Chilhowie by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Donald Denton will officiate. There will be a viewing from 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at the graveside before the service. Mrs. Poe, 90, of 220 Bristol Metals Road, Lot 8, Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, in Wellmont Hospice House. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 18, 1999

PRATT, JAMES WINFORD Graveside services for James Winford Pratt will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Trevor Downie will officiate. Military honors will be by the VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post No. 6975. Mr. Pratt, 88, of 2930 Broad St., Bristol, TN., died Friday, Oct. 29, 1999, in Greystone Health Care Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 1, 1999

REYNOLDS, ALPHA ELFREDA Graveside services for Alpha Elfreda Reynolds will be conducted Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Forest Hills Memory Gardens by Weaver Funeral Home of Bristol, TN. The Rev. Paul Rouse will officiate. Family and friends will leave from the funeral home at 9:15 a.m. and go in procession to the cemetery. Mrs. Reynolds, 77, of Greystone Healthcare Center, died Sunday, Nov. 21, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Higdon, MO, and lived in the Bristol area most of her life. She was a piano teacher and a member of Bible Way Church. Surviving are a daughter, Connie Ann Reynolds of Bristol Tennessee; and a brother, Gerald E. White of DeSoto, MO. There will be no visitation. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 23, 1999

RICHARDSON, EDDIE WAYNE BLUFF CITY - Eddie Wayne Richardson, 57, of 1118 Walnut Grove Road, died Monday, Nov. 15, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Bristol and lived in Owings, MD, for 35 years. He was a locksmith for Safe Masters Co. in Alexandria, VA, and was of the Christian faith. Surviving are his wife, Mary Kathleen Richardson; a daughter, Tammy Holland of Prince Frederick, MD; two sons, Eddie Richardson Jr. of North Beach, MD, and Rick Richardson of Riverdale, MD; a brother, Frankie Richardson of Bowie, MD; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel in Bristol, TN. The Rev. Dennis Burnette will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Among survivors are grandchildren Erica and Jeffrey Holland and Kayla and Jacob Richardson. Pallbearers will be Dan Howdyshell, Ed Miller, Louie Dunigan, Mike Waller, Buddy Blair, Scott Richardson, Kevin Richardson, Steve Keefe and Mark Jordan. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Hardoby, Gary Hardoby, Jackie Lambert, Jeffrey Holland, Jacob Richardson, Bill Hutton and Earl Bouton. The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. and from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 17, 1999

RICHARDSON, EDDIE WAYNE BLUFF CITY - Funeral services for Eddie Wayne Richardson will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel in Bristol, Tenn. The Rev. Dennis Burnette will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. Richardson, 57, of 1118 Walnut Grove Road, died Monday, Nov. 15, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a son of Margaret L. Richardson of Bluff City. Pallbearers will be Dan Howdyshell, Ed Miller, Louie Dunigan, Mike Waller, Buddy Blair, Scott Richardson, Kevin Richardson, Steve Keefe and Mark Jordan. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Hardoby, Gary Hardoby, Jackie Lambert, Jeffrey Holland, Jacob Richardson, Bill Hutton and Earl Bouton. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 18, 1999

ROBERTS, VENA HILLARD Vena Roberts, 90, of Bristol Virginia died Sunday, Nov. 14, 1999, in Grace Healthcare. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol, a daughter of the late Paul and Mary Isabelle Chapman Hillard. She was the widow of William "Bill" Hudson and Earl William Roberts. She was employed with the former Hecht's Bakery for more than 20 years and was a cafeteria employee in the Bristol Virginia School System for 17 years. She was a member of North Bristol Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Shirley Osborne of Damascus and Billie Mumpower of Bristol Virginia; three sisters, Pauline Smith, Dorothy Brooks and Wanda Kimberlin, all of Bristol Virginia; two brothers, Elmer Hillard of Mechanicsville, Va., and Richard Hillard of Cleveland, TN; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in North Bristol Baptist Church by Blevins Funeral Home. The Rev. John E. Massey Jr. and pastor Eric Godfrey will officiate. Burial will be in Susong Cemetery. Mrs. Roberts was also preceded in death by a brother, James Hillard. Among survivors are grandchildren, Kevin Mumpower, William "Benji" Mumpower and Millicent Davis; great-grandchildren, Matthew Mumpower, Madison Mumpower and Krysten Davis; and two sons-in-law, Kenneth S. Osborne and Lindy Mumpower. Pallbearers will be Roy Rachel Jr., Joseph Davis, William Mumpower, Claude Carr, Wilbur Hill and James Goodman. Honorary pallbearers will be Luther Morgan, Coy Tate, Jim Crenshaw, George Smallwood, Bill Dye, Ed Nave and employees of Grace Healthcare in Abingdon. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home and other times at the home of a daughter, Billie Mumpower, Bristol Virginia. Blevins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 16, 1999

ROBERTS, VENA Funeral services for Vena Roberts will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in North Bristol Baptist Church by Blevins Funeral Home. The Rev. John E. Massey Jr. and pastor Eric Godfrey will officiate. Burial will be in Susong Cemetery. Mrs. Roberts, 90, of Bristol Virginia, died Sunday, Nov. 14, 1999, in Grace Healthcare. Pallbearers will be Roy Rachel Jr., Joseph Davis, William Mumpower, Claude Carr, Wilbur Hill and James Goodman. Honorary pallbearers will be Luther Morgan, Coy Tate, Jim Crenshaw, George Smallwood, Bill Dye, Ed Nave and employees of Grace Healthcare in Abingdon. Blevins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 17, 1999

ROOF, PEGGY JOYCE MEADE BLOUNTVILLE -- Peggy Joyce Meade Roof, 66, of 322 Hilltop Drive, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999, in Johnson City Medical Center. She was born in Knoxville, a daughter of the late John and Grace Chafin Meade. She had lived in Blountville since 1990. She was a secretary for Vanguard Tracking Station with the U.S. Army Map Service and a legal secretary, both in Washington, DC She was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church. Surviving are her husband, Edward F. Roof; three sisters, Juanita Hagler, Darrell Godsey and Joanna Cross, all of Bristol; and several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Resurrection will be celebrated Sunday at 2 p.m. in St. Anne's Catholic Church. The Rev. Tom Ianucci will be the celebrant. Graveside services will be in East Lawn Memorial Park in Kingsport. Mrs. Roof was preceded in death by a brother, Jack Meade. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home and at 1:30 p.m. Sunday before the service at the church. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 12, 1999

ROOF, PEGGY JOYCE MEADE BLOUNTVILLE -- A Mass of Resurrection for Peggy Joyce Meade Roof will be celebrated Sunday at 2 p.m. in St. Anne's Catholic Church. The Rev. Tom Ianucci will be the celebrant. Graveside services will be in East Lawn Memorial Park in Kingsport. Mrs. Roof, 66, of 322 Hilltop Drive, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999, in Johnson City Medical Center. Pallbearers will be Jerry Cross, Bill Cross, John Meade, Patrick Meade, Jack Meade and Richard Godsey. Honorary pallbearer will be Phillip Hagler. The family will receive friends at 1:30 p.m. Sunday before the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 101 Fountain Square, Johnson City, TN 37601. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 14, 1999

ROBERTS, MINNIE L. Minnie Lee Roberts, 91, formerly of Leisure Park Towers, Bristol, VA, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999, in Bristol Nursing Home. She was born in Rogersville, TN, a daughter of the late Ike and Effie Berdine Bevins. She lived most of her life in Bristol, retired from Gordon Garment Corp. and was a member of West Hills Christian Church. Surviving are two daughters, Joyce Hopkins of Falls Church, VA, and Jeanette Hall of Bristol Virginia; a son, Buddy Hayton of Gatlinburg, Tenn.; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. at the graveside in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Gary Knapp, minister, will officiate. Among survivors is a special granddaughter-in-law, Lisa Hall. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at Blevins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Janie Hammit Memorial, Inc., 1225 Janie Hammit Drive, Bristol, VA 24201. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 10, 1999

ROBERTS, MINNIE LEE Funeral services for Minnie Lee Roberts will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. at the graveside in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Gary Knapp, minister, will officiate. Mrs. Roberts, 91, formerly of Leisure Park Towers, Bristol, VA, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999, in Bristol Nursing Home. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at Blevins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Janie Hammit Memorial Inc., 1225 Janie Hammit Drive, Bristol, VA 24201. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 11, 1999

ROSENBALM, SUDA MELISSA Suda Melissa Rosenbalm, 81, of 409 Sinking Springs Road, Bristol, TN, died Monday, Nov. 8, 1999, in Greystone Health Care Center. She was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County, a daughter of the late William and Martha Rosenbalm and a member of Landmark Mission Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are two brothers, Caleb Rosenbalm of Bristol Tennessee and Byrd Rosenbalm of Blountville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Mike Abel will officiate. Burial will be in Beidleman Church Cemetery. The Rev. Billy Rosenbalm will officiate. Pallbearers will be nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 9, 1999

ROSENBALM, SUDA MELISSA Funeral services for Suda Melissa Rosenbalm will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Mike Abel will officiate. Burial will be in Beidleman Church Cemetery. The Rev. Billy Rosenbalm will officiate. Miss Rosenbalm, 81, of 409 Sinking Springs Road, Bristol, Tenn., died Monday, Nov. 8, 1999, in Greystone Health Care Center. Pallbearers will be nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 10, 1999

ROSENBALM TWILA DAWN GARRETT ABINGDON -- Twila Dawn Rosenbalm, 44, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born in Bristol, a daughter of Ramona Garrett of Bristol VA, and the late Roy Garrett. She attended Virginia Highlands Christian Fellowship. She was a graduate of John S. Battle High School and a member of the National Honor Society. She attended Virginia Highlands Community College and was employed with Line Power/Electro Mechanical Co. for 20 years. Surviving, besides her mother, are a son, Aaron G. Rosenbalm of Bristol Tennessee; and her former husband, Tony Rosenbalm of Bristol TN. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. in Knollkreg Memorial Park. There will be no visitation in Farris Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Diabetes Foundation in memory of her father, Roy Garrett. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 19, 1999

ROSENBALM, TWILA DAWN ABINGDON -- Graveside services for Twila Dawn Rosenbalm will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. in Knollkreg Memorial Park. Mrs. Rosenbalm, 44, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. There will be no visitation in Farris Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Diabetes Foundation in memory of her father, Roy Garrett. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 20, 1999

SELLS, LEE ROY JOHNSON CITY -- Lee Roy Sells, 83, of 2020 DeVault Bridge Road, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999, in Johnson City Medical Center. He was born in Sullivan County, a son of the late Mert and Nora Milhorn Sells. He was a member of Piney Flats Baptist Church and Rocky Springs Ruritan Club. He was a Mason, a member of Scottish Rites and a Shriner. He was a past member of Sullivan County Rescue Squad and retired from the Mead Corp. in Kingsport with 33 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Nellie Peters Sells; a son, Rondie Sells of Piney Flats; three daughters, Pat S. Boling of Piney Flats, Peggy S. Gossett of Bristol and Teresa S. Marshall of Elizabethton, TN; a brother, Wayne Sells of Piney Flats; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the chapel of Snyder's Funeral Home in Gray, TN. Dr. Alan Davis will officiate. Graveside services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Snyder's Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers, family and friends should meet at the funeral home at 10:45 a.m. Thursday to go in procession to the cemetery. Mr. Sells was also preceded in death by a sister, Susie Snyder in 1991; and three brothers, M.J. Sells in 1997, and James Sells and Landon Sells, both in 1998. Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews. Friends may call from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home or any time at the home of Pat Sells Boling, 208 Warren Road, Piney Flats. Snyder's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 3, 1999

SHAFFER, WARREN B. Funeral services for Warren B. "Chief" Shaffer will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Charles W. Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery with military rites by Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975 of Bristol, TN. Mr. Shaffer, 78, of 416 Knob Hill Drive, Bristol, TN, died Sunday, Nov. 21, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Washington County, VA, and lived in the Bristol area most of his life. He was a 1939 graduate of Valley Institute School, a member of Travelers Protection Association and a member of Marthina Memorial Chapel. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran from 1942-45, a member of the American Legion, and retired in 1985 as regional sales manager from Huff-Cook Mutual Burial Association. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Faye Shaffer; two sons, Jerry Shaffer and Larry Shaffer, both of Bristol TN; two daughters, Tammy Gardner of Gretna, Va., and Kelly Fleenor of Bristol Tennessee; a stepson, Gary Franklin of Bristol TN; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Shaffer was preceded in death by three sisters, Lillis Weatherly, Lakie Harlow and Iva Moretz. Among survivors are two grandchildren, Stacey Shaffer and Warren Bailey Shaffer. Pallbearers will be Don Snowden, Mack Thomas, Greg Fleenor, Phillip Gardner, Ricky Roark and Fred Bowery. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Michael Baron, Dr. Donald Quinn and Dr. William H. Messerschmidt. The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday before the chapel services in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 23, 1999

SIMCOX, LONNIE HOWARD Lonnie Howard Simcox, 88, of 100 Georgia St., Bristol, VA, died Thursday, Nov. 25, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of the Washington County, Va., area and a retired employee of Bristol Metals, with 24 years of service. He was a member of Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Hazel Simcox; two daughters, Betty Johnson and Mrs. Louis (JoAnn) McReynolds, both of Bristol VA; a sister, Charmie Graybeal of Bristol Virginia; a brother, Edward Simcox of Bristol VA; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Lester MacKinnon and Scott Price will officiate. Burial will be in High Point Cemetery. Mr. Simcox was preceded in death by two sisters, Hattie Dutton and Bertie Baker; and three brothers, Fred Simcox, Dewey Simcox and Cecil Simcox. Pallbearers will be Daryll Simcox, Bernard Simcox, Daniel Dutton, Aaron Dutton, Buddy Gilbert and Randy Harper. Honorary pallbearers will be Clyde Stringer, Harold Ollis and John Poore. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday in Akard Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 27, 1999

SKEENS, MARY A. Mary A. Skeens, 57, of Bristol Virginia, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was born in Wallace, VA, and was a lifelong resident of Washington County. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ and participated in the Breast Cancer Support Group of Bristol.
Surviving are her husband, Edward L. Skeens; a son, Jeffery Skeens of the home; a daughter, Mrs. Richard (Irma S.) Boone of Bristol Tennessee; and a brother, J.C. Dickenson of Wallace. Graveside services will be conducted Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery in Bristol Virginia by Farris Funeral Service of Abingdon. Ray Davis will officiate. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Lundy, Dr. Ben Cowan, Bobby Sproles, George Peters, Jack Brewer, Roy Skeens, Jim Hughes, Tom Booth, the staff of Wellmont Hospice House and Midway Medical Group. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Wellmont Home Health & Hospice, 951 Highway 126, Bristol, TN 37620. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 13, 1999

SKEENS, MARY A. Graveside services for Mary A. Skeens will be conducted Sunday at 1:30 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery in Bristol by Farris Funeral Service of Abingdon. Ray Davis will officiate. Mrs. Skeens, 57, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was a daughter of Dicie Dickenson of Bristol Virginia. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Lundy, Dr. Ben Cowan, Bobby Sproles, George Peters, Jack Brewer, Roy Skeens, J.W. Hughes, Tom Boothe, the staff of Wellmont Hospice House and Midway Medical Group. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Wellmont Home Health & Hospice, 951 Highway 126, Bristol, TN 37620. Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 14, 1999

SLAUGHTER, RUTH LOUISE JACKSON Ruth Louise Jackson Slaughter, 91, of 11472 Goose Creek Road, Bristol, VA, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999 at her home. She was born in Austinville, VA, a daughter of the late Ruth Young Jackson and Thomas Woodson Jackson. She was the widow of Walker M. Slaughter. She was a graduate of Roanoke Business College and was executive secretary of Hassinger Lumber Company in Konnarock, VA, then in Bristol when it bought Bristol Builders Supply. She was a member of the Friday Club, the Wallace Road Home Demonstration Club and the Rural Friendship Club. She was also a member of State Street United Methodist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. John (Shirley) Booker of Smithfield, NC; a son, Walker M. "Jack" Slaughter Jr. of Bristol Virginia; a sister, Dora Jackson Shumate of Bristol; a brother, Fred Willard Jackson of Bristol; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of State Street United Methodist Church. The Revs. Fred Dearing and Jonathan Jonas will officiate. Entombment will be in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum at Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Slaughter was preceded in death by two sisters, Mildred Jackson Paisley and Florence Jackson Foster; and a brother, Glen Jackson. Among survivors are four grandchildren, John M. Booker II, Elizabeth Anne Booker, Sara Ruth Booker Ward and Brent M. Booker; and two great-grandchildren, John M. (Jackson) Booker II and Olivia Avera Booker. Pallbearers will be the grandsons, a grandson-in-law, Herbert Ward Jr., nephews John Robert Slaughter, James A. Scott, Robert Boatwright and Don Quesenberry. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday in the parlor at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to State Street United Methodist Church, 300 West Valley Drive, Bristol VA 24201 or Trinity United Methodist Church, 3248 Austinville Road, Austinville, VA 24312. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 7, 1999

SLAUGHTER, RUTH LOUISE JACKSON Funeral services for Ruth Louise Jackson Slaughter will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of State Street United Methodist Church by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Revs. Fred Dearing and Jonathan Jonas will officiate. Entombment will be in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum at Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Slaughter, 91, of 11472 Goose Creek Road, Bristol, Va., died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999, at her home. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday in the church parlor. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 8, 1999

SPROLES, RUTH FLEENOR Ruth Fleenor Sproles, 78, of Bristol Virginia, died Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was a lifelong resident of the Benhams area, and a daughter of the late Charles S. and Bertie Vanhook Fleenor. She was a retired employee of Kelly and Green and the widow of Bernard K. Sproles. She was a member of the Bell-Walsh Chapter No. 65 of the Order of the Eastern Star and a member of McIver Memorial Presbyterian Church. Surviving are a brother, Charles K. Fleenor of Abingdon; four nephews, Ken Fleenor, Charlie Joe Fleenor, Andrew Fleenor and Fred Barr, all of Bristol; five nieces, Kent Leathers of Alexandria, VA, Rebecca Herrity of Augusta, GA, LuAnn Johnson of Johnson City, Mona Doss of Damascus and Linda Orr of Fairfax, VA; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Dave Charlton will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Akard Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to McIver Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1900 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 23, 1999

SPROLES, RUTH FLEENOR Funeral services for Ruth Fleenor Sproles will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Dave Charlton will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Sproles, 78, of Bristol Virginia, died Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Pallbearers will be nephews and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to McIver Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1900 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 24, 1999

STONE, EDNA MAE Edna Mae Stone of Bristol Tennessee died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Bristol, a daughter of the late William and Mary Shumaker. She was the widow of Cecil J. Stone Sr. and a member of First Presbyterian Church of Bristol. Surviving are a daughter, Jane S. Simpson of Maryville, Tenn.; a son, C. J. "Jerry" Stone of Bristol TN; a sister, Frances S. Bowers of Bristol TN; a brother, Donald W. Shumaker of Bristol VA; seven grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in First Presbyterian Church Chapel by Akard Funeral Home. The Rev. Gordon Turnbull will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Among survivors are a daughter-in-law, Dorothy C. Stone of Bristol Tennessee; a son-in-law, Dr. O.L. Simpson of Maryville; and grandchildren Kathryn Stone Wyatt, Missy Stone White, Beth Stone McMahon, Marc L. Simpson, David S. Simpson, Alan J. Simpson and Carol Simpson Martin. Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday in Akard Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to First Presbyterian Church, 701 Florida Ave., Bristol, TN 37620, or a favorite charity. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 19, 1999

STONE, EDNA MAE Funeral services for Edna Mae Stone will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in First Presbyterian Church Chapel by Akard Funeral Home. The Rev. Gordon Turnbull will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Stone, of Bristol Tennessee, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews. Memorial contributions may be sent to First Presbyterian Church, 701 Florida Ave., Bristol, TN 37620, or a favorite charity. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 20, 1999

STOUT, MARTHA A. Funeral services for Martha A. Stout will be conducted Monday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Glenn London will officiate. Graveside services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Susong Cemetery. Mrs. Stout, 91, of 556 Old Stage Trail, Bristol, TN, died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999, in Greystone Healthcare Center. She was born in Marion and lived most of her life in the Bristol area. She was of the Baptist faith, a homemaker and the widow of James Harry Stout. Surviving are four sons, James Stout and Bill Stout, both of Bristol TN, George Stout of Tampa, FL, and David Stout of Memphis, TN; a sister, Catherine Doss of Abingdon; 10 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. before the chapel service Monday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 8, 1999

STOUT, MARTHA A. Graveside services for Martha A. Stout will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Susong Cemetery. Mrs. Stout, 91, of 556 Old Stage Trail, Bristol, TN, died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999, in Greystone Healthcare Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 9, 1999

THOMPSON, ELINOR N. Elinor N. Thompson, 63, of 931 Lewis St., Bristol, VA, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was born in Haley, TN. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and a retired dietitian for Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a graduate of the University of Tennessee and the widow of John W. Thompson Sr. Surviving are two sons, John W. Thompson Jr. of Savannah, GA, and Richard Thompson of Bristol Virginia; three granddaughters, Amie, Ashley and Tori; and two step-grandsons, Greg and Chris. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in Redeemer Lutheran Church by Weaver Funeral Home of Bristol, TN. The Revs. Glen L. London and Don Paxton will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Danny Thompson. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Among survivors are two daughters-in-law, Kathy Thompson and Joy Thompson. Pallbearers will be nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday in Weaver Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 5, 1999

THOMPSON, ELINOR N. Funeral services for Elinor N. Thompson will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in Redeemer Lutheran Church by Weaver Funeral Home. The Revs. Glen L. London and Don Paxton will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Danny Thompson. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Thompson, 63, of 931 Lewis St., Bristol, VA, died Nov. 4, 1999, in Wellmont Hospice House. Pallbearers will be nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 6, 1999

THOMPSON, MAYME CARR PINEY FLATS -- Mayme Carr Thompson, 90, formerly of 543 Austin Springs Road, died Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, in Asbury Center. She was born in Carter County, a daughter of the late Dan and Harriet Booher Carr. She moved to Piney Flats in 1947 and was a homemaker. She was a charter member of Piney Flats Presbyterian Church, where she was involved in the Women of the Church and was a member of Circle 1. She was the widow of Clifford Thompson. Surviving are a daughter, Phyllis Hall of Piney Flats; a sister, Lou Howell of Elizabethton, TN; a grandson, Clifford Hall of Piney Flats; a great-grandson, Clinton Thomas Hall of Piney Flats; a great-granddaughter, Kaleigh Ann Hall of Piney Flats; two nieces; and a nephew. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Piney Flats Presbyterian Church by Morris-Baker Funeral Home of Johnson City. Dr. Christopher Meyers III and the Rev. Mack Houston will officiate. Burial will be in Shell Cemetery in Piney Flats. Pallbearers will be Richard Thompson, Jason Thompson, Billy Joe Jacobs, Charles Ledford, Harold Plummer, T.J. Sparks, Roy Hall, John Hall and Charles Hall. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy and Joan Robertson, Thad and Margaret Morris, Charmie White, Mary Frances White, Geraldine Torbett, Cal and Kay Heath, Helen Ledford, Gwen Plummer, Sandra Curd, Willie Feathers, Lucille Barnette, Allen and Nancy Torbett, Tom and Clara Persinger, Edna Jones, Richard and Betty Grindstaff, John and Mary Emma Martin, Ruth Trivett and the fourth floor nursing staff at Asbury Healthcare Center. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Morris-Baker Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to Piney Flats Presbyterian Church, 6140 Highway 11-E, Piney Flats, TN 37686. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 23, 1999

THOMPSON, NORMAN JOSEPH TUCSON, AZ -- Norman Joseph Thompson, 67, formerly of Bristol, died Friday, Nov. 19, 1999. Surviving are his wife, Marianne; two sons, Gregory J. Thompson of Tucson and Stephen G. Thompson of North Carolina; a brother, Frank L. Thompson of Kansas; a sister, Mary Blanc of Florida; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A Trisagion Service will be offered at 7:45 p.m. Monday in Valley Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Holy Ressurrection Church, 715 West Vanover Road. Burial will be in Holy Hope Cemetery, 3555 N. Oracle Road. Among survivors are two daughters-in-law, Susan K. Thompson of Tucson and Janet Thompson of North Carolina; a sister-in-law, Margaret Thompson of Kansas; and grandchildren, Nicholas and Nathaniel Thompson of Tucson and Rebecca Thompson of North Carolina. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday in Valley Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 21, 1999

TILLEY, JESSE LEE Jesse Lee Tilley, 55, of 15052 Corona St., Bristol, VA, died Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Rockingham County, NC, and lived in the Bristol area for many years. He as a retired heavy truck mechanic and a member of Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Glenda Tilley; a daughter, Sandra Tilley of Sebring, FL; a son, Jesse Tilley Jr. of Bristol Virginia; two stepsons, Timothy Fulp of Bristol TN and Jeffery Lynn Fulp of Rockingham, NC; a sister, Shirley Collins of Sand Springs, OK; a brother, Joe Tilley of Reidsville, NC; and a great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church by Akard Funeral Home. The Rev. Laura Rasor will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday in Akard Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 27, 1999

TRANUM, WILLIAM S. "BILL" William S. "Bill" Tranum, 71, of 102 Longwood Road, Bristol, TN, died Friday, Nov. 26, 1999, in Johnson City Medical Center. He was born in Bristol Tennessee and was retired from Valleydale. He was a member of Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church, where he drove the senior citizens church bus, was a member of the choir and was the trustee. He was also a U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Faye Tranum; a daughter, Judy Bellamy of Jacksonville, NC; two sons, William R. "Mark' Tranum, of Paducah, KY, and Mike Tranum of Kingsport; five sisters, Francis Webb of Piney Flats, Reba Johnson of Vancouver, WA, Jean Smith of Bristol TN, Carol Sampson of Chilhowie, VA, and Andrea Gittleson of Sycamore, IL; three brothers, Richard Tranum of Augusta GA, Jack Tranum and Phillip Tranum, both of Bristol TN; three granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 8 p.m. in Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church. The Rev. Joe Hudson will officiate. Interment will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Herman Johnson, Tom Smith, Don Gilbert, J.B. Denton, Jim Slagle and Chuck Stipes. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Slagle's Sunday School Class and members of the choir. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. before the service. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 28, 1999

TRANUM, WILLIAM S. "BILL" Gravesides services for William S. "Bill" Tranum will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. Mr. Tranum, 71, of 102 Longwood Road, Bristol, TN, died Friday, Nov. 26, 1999, in Johnson City Medical Center. Pallbearers will be Herman Johnson, Tom Smith, Don Gilbert, J.B. Denton, Jim Slagle and Chuck Stipes. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Slagle's Sunday School Class and members of the choir. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 30, 1999

WILLIAMS, DAVID TYREE Funeral services for David Tyree Williams will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Art Ballard will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by the Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post No. 6975 of Bristol Tennessee. Mr. Williams, 62, of 21460 Gale Ave., Bristol, Va., died Thursday, Oct. 28, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be Mark Conley, Phil Denton, Steve Butch Lovelace, Elmer Mumpower, Gus Sovensen and Larry Williams. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV. 1, 1999

WINE, HALLIE CALDWELL BLUFF CITY -- Hallie Caldwell Wine, 88, of 174 Maplehurst Lane, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Hawkins County, TN, a daughter of the late Elijah and Lilly Caldwell. She lived in Green County, TN, for over 40 years before moving to the Bristol area in 1958. She was a member of First Church of the Brethren, where she was in various clubs and taught Sunday School. She was a member of the Home Demonstration Club and the widow of the Rev. Ray Wine. Surviving are two sons, William Wine of Park City, KY, and the Rev. Ronald Wine of Dandridge, TN; a sister, Lola Forssi of Florida; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 7:30 p.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel in Bristol, TN. The Rev. Jeff Johnson will officiate. Graveside services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Wine was also preceded in death by two sons, David and Dickie Wine; five sisters; and two brothers. Among survivors are a daughter-in-law, Wanda Wine of Park City, KY; and a granddaughter, Jennifer G. Williams. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Monday in Akard Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to First Church of the Brethren, 104 Corpus Christi Drive, Bristol, TN 37620, or your favorite charity. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 22, 1999

WINE, HALLIE CALDWELL BLUFF CITY -- Graveside services for Hallie Caldwell Wine will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Wine, 88, of 174 Maplehurst Lane, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Memorial contributions may be sent to First Church of the Brethren, 104 Corpus Christi Drive, Bristol, TN 37620, or your favorite charity. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 23, 1999

WOOD, THOMAS HAYNES Thomas Haynes Wood, 75, of 1959 Carolina Ave., Bristol, TN, died Friday, Nov. 26, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Bristol Virginia, was a former Bristol Tennessee fireman, a retired truck driver with Reiss-Viking, and a member and deacon of True Faith Tabernacle. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Mary J. Wood; a son, Gary L. Wood; three daughters, Cathy Rogers and Becky Miller, both of Bristol Tennessee, and Denise Shepherd of Bluff City; two brothers, Jack Wood and C.W. Wood, both of Bristol Tennessee; five sisters, Vennie Carpenter and Lucy Sparks, both of Newland, NC, Nell Tolbert, Gladys Arnold and Christine Booher, all of Bristol Tennessee; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in True Faith Tabernacle by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Jess Neal will officiate. Burial will be in Rust Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 27, 1999

WOODWARD, HAROLD KENNETH Harold Kenneth Woodward, 66, of Bristol Virginia, died Friday, Nov. 12, 1999. He was born and raised in the Poor Valley section of Washington County, VA, a son of Carrie H. Henderson of Abingdon. He served four years in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War, was a graduate of East Tennessee Sate University and owned and operated Woodward's Food market and Little Chef Catering Service for more than 30 years. He was a member of Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975 and State Street United Methodist Church. He was the widower of Frances Woodward. Surviving, besides his mother, are a son, John W. Woodward of Bristol VA; two daughters, Joan Brake of Abingdon and Jill Fleenor of Elizabethton, TN; a brother, Charles W. Henderson of Abingdon; and six grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery in Bristol by Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon. The Rev. Harry Hall will officiate with military rites by Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975. Among survivors are grandchildren Christy Griffith, Zachary Brake, Eli Brake, Madalyn Woodward, Nicholas Woodward and Alex Woodward. According to Mr. Woodward's wishes, there will be no visitation at Farris Funeral Service. Memorial contributions may be sent to Frances B. Woodward Endowment for Cancer Research at Duke University Cancer Center. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 13, 1999

WOODWARD, HAROLD KENNETH Graveside services for Harold Kenneth Woodward will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery in Bristol by Farris Funeral Service of Abingdon. The Rev. Harry Hall will officiate with military rites by Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975. Mr. Woodward, 66, died Friday, Nov. 12, 1999. According to Mr. Woodward's wishes, there will be no visitation at Farris Funeral Service. Memorial contributions may be sent to Frances B. Woodward Endowment for Cancer Research at Duke University Cancer Center. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 15, 1999

WORLEY, JACK CARSON Jack Carson Worley, 63, of Bristol Virginia died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County, VA, and a son of Margaret Townsend Worley of Bristol Virginia and the late Willie R. Worley. He was a retired construction worker and a member and trustee of Clear Branch Baptist Church and Pine Hill Union Church. Surviving, besides his mother, are his wife, Christine Goodson Worley; two daughters, Tracey Dawn Worley of the home and Cynthia Rene Bowman of Bristol Virginia; a son, Ricky Lynn Worley of Bristol VA; a sister, Regenia W. Cook of Bristol VA; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Tom Campbell will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery in Bristol Virginia. Mr. Worley was also preceded in death by a brother, Howard M. Worley. Among survivors are grandchildren Crystal Dawn Taylor and Timothy Lynn Worley; a son-in-law, Kenneth Bowman; and a daughter-in-law, Audrey Ann Worley. Pallbearers will be Tommy Bullock, David Canter, Stephen Canter, Michael Canter, Glen Bowman and Richard Shaffer. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Allen Cook, Dale Worley, Tom Clifton, Joey Pope, Bill Grisanti and Larry Reynolds. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Akard Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 17, 1999

WORLEY, JACK CARSON Funeral services for Jack Carson Worley will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Tom Campbell will officiate. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery in Bristol Virginia. Mr. Worley, 63, of Bristol Virginia, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999, at his home. Pallbearers will be Tommy Bullock, David Canter, Stephen Canter, Michael Canter, Glen Bowman and Richard Shaffer. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Allen Cook, Dale Worley, Tom Clifton, Joey Pope, Bill Grisanti and Larry Reynolds. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER NOV 18, 1999