BRISTOL HERALD COURIER December 1999

BRISTOL TN & VA

BARR, VIRGINIA OLLIVER BLOUNTVILLE -- Virginia Olliver Barr died Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999, in Greystone Health Care Center. She was born in Piney Flats, a daughter of the late David W. and Cordillia Smalling Olliver, and was the widow of Joseph Mervil Barr. She was a retired schoolteacher and a member of Walnut Hill Presbyterian Church. Surviving are two sons, Ralph Lyle Barr of Blountville and Robert O. Barr of Bluff City; a sister, Pansy Torbett of Piney Flats; four grandchildren, David Barr, Ralph Lyle Barr Jr., Carol Barr and Eddie Barr; two great-grandchildren, Jamie Barr and Ralph Lyle Barr III; a niece; and a nephew. Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Blountville Cemetery. The Rev. Arthur Branscomb and Dr. Kyle Barr will officiate. Among survivors are daughters-in-law, Lois Barr of Blountville and Jeannine Barr of Bluff City. Honorary pallbearers will be Ralph Massey and Bob Massey. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home and any time at the residence of Ralph and Lois Barr, 324 Louise Lane in Blountville. Blountville Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 27, 1999

BLAIR, EDILEY "ED" Funeral services for Ediley "Ed" Blair will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Dewey Williams and Sam Haynes will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mr. Blair, 77, of 101 Knob Hill Drive, Bristol, TN, died Monday, Dec. 20, 1999, in Bristol Nursing Home. He was born in Scott County, VA, and had lived in the Bristol area for 60 years. He was a maintenance supervisor for Bristol newspapers before retiring in 1990. He was a member of Belle Meadows Baptist Church and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Blair; two sons, Randy Blair of Atlanta and William Blair of Bristol TN; an adopted son, Duane Seni; a daughter, Louise Dye of Bristol TN; a sister, Cornelia Rodefer of Blountville; a brother, Stanley Blair of Blountville; two stepbrothers, Jimmy Blair and Paul Blair; four grandchildren; a step-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Dewey Williams and Sam Haynes will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mr. Blair was preceded in death by a son, Earl Eugene Blair. Among survivors are a daughter-in-law, Dorothy Blair; grandchildren Melissa Fleenor, Scott Mumpower, Traci Blair and Michelle Blair; and step-granddaughter Missy Hutton. Pallbearers will be Duane Seni, Gary Taylor, Tim Sluder, Jimmy Malone, Bruce Crowe, Fred Houser, Roy Cunningham and Capt. Terry Sehr. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 22, 1999

BLAIR, EDILEY Funeral services for Ediley "Ed" Blair will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Dewey Williams and Sam Haynes will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mr. Blair, 77, of 101 Knob Hill Drive, Bristol, TN, died Monday, Dec. 20, 1999, in Bristol Nursing Home. Pallbearers will be Duane Seni, Gary Taylor, Tim Sluder, Jimmy Malone, Bruce Crowe, Fred Houser, Roy Cunningham and Capt. Terry Sehr. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 23, 1999

BLEVINS, EUGENE Funeral services for Eugene Blevins will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Ministers Bob Robinson and Eugene Brockley will officiate. Burial will be in Shipley Cemetery. Mr. Blevins, 75, of 788 Old Jonesboro Road, Bristol, TN, died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County, TN, a retired service technician for Hayes and Reynolds Furniture Store and a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of Avoca Christian Church. Surviving are his wife, Cleo Hayes Blevins; a daughter, Janice Boothe of Piney Flats; four sons, Jerry Blevins and Keith Blevins, both of Bluff City, Tony Blevins of Atlanta and Lonnie Blevins of Bristol TN; a sister, Ruby Miller of Anderson, IN; three brothers, John W. Blevins and Sammie Blevins, both of Anderson, and Joe Blevins of Texas; a stepbrother, Airel Blevins of Bluff City; 21 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Blevins was preceded in death by a daughter, Elaine Pendergrass; and a son, Theo Blevins. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearer will be Dr. Michael Fletcher. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC. 17, 1999

BLEVINS, JEFFREY PAUL "HOSS" Funeral services for Jeffrey Paul "Hoss" Blevins will be conducted Friday at 1 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Walter Statzer will officiate. Burial will be in Mendota Cemetery. Mr. Blevins, 46, of 11297 Goose Creek Road, Bristol, VA, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999, at his home. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and a son of the late Peggy Sue Blevins. He was employed by RM Ray Printing for 26 years. He served with the Washington County Little League and as a foster parent for numerous children. He was a member of Jackson Memorial Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Jeannie Rhea Blevins; two sons, Kevin Blevins and Steve Wilson, both of the home; three sisters, Mrs. Jerry (Vicki) Gross of Bristol TN, Regina Miller and Shari Reynolds, both of Pasadena, TX; four brothers, David Blevins of Bristol VA, Gerald Blevins and Tony Blevins, both of Bristol TN, and Dennis Blevins of Bluff City; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Among survivors are granddaughter Brittany Wilson of the home; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Rudolph and Carrie Rhea; and several aunts and uncles. Pallbearers will be Michael Leonard, Matthew Owens, Keith Cope, Joseph Blevins, Brian Ball, John Mason, Chris Billings, Frank Bolling, Allen Hughes and Gary Carrier. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 30, 1999

BLEVINS, JEFFREY PAUL Funeral services for Jeffrey Paul "Hoss" Blevins will be conducted Friday at 1 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Walter Statzer will officiate. Burial will be in Mendota Cemetery. Mr. Blevins, 46, of 11297 Goose Creek Road, Bristol, VA, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999, at his home. He was employed by R.M. Rhea Printing for 26 years. Pallbearers will be Michael Leonard, Matthew Owens, Keith Cope, Joseph Blevins, Brian Ball, John Mason, Chris Billings, Frank Bolling, Allen Hughes and Gary Carrier. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 31, 1999

BOLLING, STANLEY RILEY Jr. Stanley Riley Bolling Jr., 18, of 332 New Camp Ridge Road, Bristol, TN, died Friday, Dec. 10, 1999, at his home. He was a son of Stanley Bolling Sr. of Bristol Tennessee, a 1999 graduate of East High School and attended South Chapel Baptist Church. He was employed with Fabricraft Co. Surviving, besides his father, are a sister, Anna Marie Bolling of Castlewood; grandfathers, Jim Kirkman of Bristol Tennessee and Walter Bolling of Bristol Tennessee. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. William Lowe will officiate. Burial will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Weavers Cemetery. Among survivors are several aunts and uncles. Honorary pallbearers will be Seth Martin, Blaise Martin, Tim Widner, Toby Sanders and Bit Sanders. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. before the service in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 13, 1999

BOLLING, STANLEY RILEY Jr. A memorial service for Stanley Riley Bolling Jr. will be conducted Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. William Lowe will officiate. Burial will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Weavers Cemetery. Mr. Bolling, 18, of 332 New Camp Ridge Road, Bristol, Tenn., died Friday, Dec. 10, 1999, at his home. Honorary pallbearers will be Seth Martin, Blaise Martin, Tim Widner, Toby Sanders and Bit Sanders. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. before the service in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 14, 1999

BOOHER, WILLIAM A. "BILLY" Jr. BRANDON, FL. -- William A. "Billy" Booher Jr. died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1999, in Tallahassee, FL. He was retired from Metropolitan Life Insurance Co. after 40 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Helen; a daughter, Jamie Sue Russ of Dover, FL; two sons, Jerry Allen Booher of Tallahassee and Danny Booher of Southern California; four sisters, Lois Usher of Atlanta and Barbara Whitson, Eta Dowell and Eloise Bentley, all of Bristol; four brothers, Gordon Booher of Charlotte, NC, Clay Booher of Winston-Salem, NC, and Ted Booher and Lawrence "Pete" Booher, both of Bristol Tennessee. Funeral services will be held Friday in Brandon. Memory Garden Funeral Home of Brandon is in charge of arrangements. Information courtesy of Weaver Funeral Home, Bristol, TN. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 23, 1999

BOOHER, WILLIAM CLAYTON "BILL" William Clayton "Bill" Booher, 77, of Bristol Nursing Home, died Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, in Wellmont Hospice House. He was born in Norton and lived in the Bristol area for 15 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and of the Baptist faith. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Dan (Elaine) Bailey of Dublin, VA, Mrs. Jack (Betty) Dale of Gaston, SC, Helen Evans of Palmyra, VA, Mrs. Buford (Clara) Roberts of Vinton, VA, and Mary Ann Dingus of Wise; a sister, Geraldine Allen of Bridgeton, NJ; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Scott Price will officiate. Burial will be in Russell County Memorial Cemetery in Lebanon with military honors by VFW. Among survivors are grandchildren Angela Hylton, Cheryl Shepherd, Melanie Gibson, Kevin Evans, Beverlee Baughman, Justin Bailey and Adam Bailey; and great-grandchildren Breanna Evans and Natalie Gibson. Pallbearers will be Buford Roberts, Dan Bailey, Doug Hylton, Mark Sheperd, Kevin Evans and Justin Bailey. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday in Weaver Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Bristol Nursing Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 26, 1999

BOOHER, WILLIAM CLAYTON Funeral services for William Clayton "Bill" Booher will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Scott Price will officiate. Burial will be in Russell County Memorial Cemetery in Lebanon with military honors by the VFW. Mr. Booher, 77, of Bristol Nursing Home, died Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, in Wellmont Hospice House. Pallbearers will be Buford Roberts, Dan Bailey, Doug Hylton, Mark Sheperd, Kevin Evans and Justin Bailey. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Monday in Weaver Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Bristol Nursing Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 27, 1999

BOOHER, JAKE W. Jake W. Booher, 88, of 1424 Eades Ave., Bristol, VA, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol Virginia and a retired employee of Twin City Iron and Metal with 62 years of service. He was of the Baptist faith and the widower of Bernice Morton Booher. Surviving are a daughter, Betty Jo Fowler of Bluff City; two sisters, Mildred Bridgeman and Roxie McGlamary, both of Bristol Virginia; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery. The Rev. Dennis Burnette will officiate. Mr. Booher was also preceded in death by a son, Bobby Booher. Among survivors is a daughter-in-law, Rosa Booher. Pallbearers will be Henry Smith, Guy Widner, Mark Booher, Elijah Bethany, Jimmy Barker and Bobby Booher Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be employees of Twin City Iron and Metal. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 2, 1999

BOOKER, JAKE W. Funeral services for Jake W. Booher will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery. The Rev. Dennis Burnette will officiate. Mr. Booher, 88, of 1424 Eades Ave., Bristol, Va., died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be Henry Smith, Guy Widner, Mark Booher, Elijah Bethany, Jimmy Barker and Bobby Booher Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be employees of Twin City Iron and Metal. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 3, 1999

BULLOCK, SAMUEL MILLARD FOREST, VA -- Samuel Millard Bullock, 92, of 270 Londonberry Drive, formerly of BristolN, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999, in Lynchburg General Hospital. He was born in Sullivan County, TN, a son of the late Charlie Lee Bullock and Maria Elizabeth Arrants Bullock. He was the widower of Lillian Boyd Bullock and a retired cabinet maker. He was a member of Woodmen of the World and Central Holston Christian Church of Bristol TN. Surviving are a son, William Bullock of Holly Springs, NC; two daughters, Patricia B. Ogle of Forest and Judy B. Richardson of Harrisonburg; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in Whitten Timberlake Chapel in Lynchburg, Va. Dr. William P. Warnock will officiate. Graveside services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Cemetery in Bristol TN. Among survivors are a daughter-in-law, Jeanne Bullock of Holly Springs; a son-in-law, Gordon Ogle of Forest; grandchildren Debbie, Lisa, Stephanie, Michelle and Jay; and great-grandchildren John and Andrew. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until time of service Saturday in Whitten Timberlake Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to "The Lord's Table" of Marsh Memorial United Methodist Church, 804 Leesville Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 3, 1999

BURNETTE, MARIE HICKS Marie Hicks Burnette, 77, of 113 Holston View Road, Bristol, TN, died Monday, Dec. 13, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Elizabethton, TN, a daughter of the late Adam H. and Maggie Storey Hicks, and lived most of her life in Bristol. She was the widow of Frank M. Burnette Jr. She was employed in the retail grocery business for many years and retired from Earl Rogers Grocery. She was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. Surviving are three daughters, Carol Sue Eads and Janice Ann Patrick, both of Bluff City, and Ella Kay Burnette of Bristol TN; two sons, Frank Allen Burnette of Bristol TN and David Adam Burnette of Tazewell, VA; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in Blevins Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Stephen L. Playl, Dennis Burnette, Jack L. Stevens and Thomas Conley will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Burnette was also preceded in death by three brothers, Charles Hicks, Carl Hicks and Eugene Hicks. Among survivors are daughters-in-law Connie Burnette and Carolyn Burnette; and sons-in-law Ervin Eads and James Patrick. Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Burnette, Stephen Burnette, Aaron Patrick, Robert Brooks Altizer Jr., Earl Hicks, Richard Hicks, Robert Hicks, Wayne Burnette, Curtis Burnette, Gene Estep and Robert "Bud" Wright. Honorary pallbearers will be her lifelong friends and neighbors and members of Woodlawn Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Blevins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Woodlawn Baptist Church, 1400 Southside Ave., Bristol, TN 37620. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 15, 1999

CALLAHAN, GAY RAYMOND Gay Raymond Callahan, 74, of 2629 Anderson St., Bristol, TN, died Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, at his home. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and retired from the City of Bristol Tennessee, where he served as superintendent of the street department. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and of the Nazarene faith. Surviving are his wife, Billie Mae Whitaker Callahan; three sons, Ronnie Callahan, Steve Callahan and Michael Callahan, all of Bristol TN; two daughters, Charlotte C. Cook and Sandra C. Phelps, both of Blountville; three sisters, Dorothy McReynolds of Wallace, VA, Marie Bray of Blountville and Barbara Jean Johnson of South Carolina; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 12:30 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. John Hood, Paul Hilliard and Stan Anderson will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery with military honors by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Mr. Callahan was a loving husband and father and will be sadly missed by everyone. Among survivors are sons-in-law David Cook and Mark Phelps; and daughter-in-law Sandra Callahan. Pallbearers will be sons Ronnie, Steve and Michael Callahan; sons-in-law David Cook and Mark Phelps; and grandson Shane Callahan; and Brad Callahan. Honorary pallbearers will be Terry Bray, James Hatcher, J.B. McReynolds, Darrell Bray, Chris Bray, Ralph Callahan, Marvin Callahan, Baxter Hood, Harold Edwards, Charles Whitaker and employees of the City of Bristol TN. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 26, 1999

CALLAHAN, GAY RAYMOND Funeral services for Gay Raymond Callahan will be conducted Monday at 12:30 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. John Hood, Paul Hilliard and Stan Anderson will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery with military honors by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Mr. Callahan, 74, of 2629 Anderson St., Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, at his home. Pallbearers will be sons Ronnie, Steve and Michael Callahan; sons-in-law David Cook and Mark Phelps; and grandson Shane Callahan; and Brad Callahan. Honorary pallbearers will be Terry Bray, James Hatcher, J.B. McReynolds, Darrell Bray, Chris Bray, Ralph Callahan, Marvin Callahan, Baxter Hood, Harold Edwards, Charles Whitaker and employees of the City of Bristol Tennessee. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 27, 1999

COX, ARLENE O. Arlene O. Cox, 75, of 512 Mountain View Drive, Bristol, TN, died Friday, Dec. 24, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Welch, WV, a daughter of the late William and Bertha Patterson Woody, and lived in Bristol since 1950. She was a graduate of Lees-MacRae College of Nursing and retired from Bristol Urological Associates. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, James H. Cox; two sisters, Gertrude Lane of Elizabethton, TN, and Dimple Jones of Welch, WV; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Rev. John Farmer will officiate. The family will receive friends after the service at the funeral home. Graveside services will be Monday at 1 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 26, 1999

COX, ARLENE O. Graveside services for Arlene O. Cox will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Cox, 75, of 512 Mountain View Drive, Bristol, TN, died Friday, Dec. 24, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 27, 1999

CROSS, RAYMOND C. Raymond C. Cross, 400 Shelby St., Bristol, TN, died Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol TN, a son of Marl Cross of Bristol TN, and was of the Baptist faith. Surviving, besides his mother, are a daughter, Melissa Ann Cross of Bristol VA; a son, Raymond Scott Cross of Bristol VA; three sisters, Cora L. Shupe of Orrville, OH, and Nancy S. Cross and Hazel S. Gentry, both of Bristol TN; a brother, Bruce D. Cross of Blountville; a grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Tom Hicks Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Among survivors is a special friend, Peggy Cross of Bristol Virginia. Pallbearers will be friends of the family. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home or friends may call any time at the home of Nancy S. Cross, 204 Westridge Apartments, B-11, Bristol, TN. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 5, 1999

CROSS, RAYMOND C. Funeral services for Raymond C. Cross will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Tom Hicks Jr. will officiate. Burial will be in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Mr. Cross, of 400 Shelby St., Bristol, Tenn., died Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be friends of the family. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 6, 1999

DENTON, RALPH Funeral services for Ralph Denton will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Donald Denton and Roger Ball will officiate. Burial will be in Walker Mountain Cemetery. Mr. Denton, 69, of Bristol Virginia, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol, a carpenter and of the Baptist faith. Surviving are his wife, Pauline Denton; a daughter, Mrs. Billy (Cathy) Leonard of Bristol Virginia; a son, Leon Denton of Bristol Virginia; six sisters, Willie French of Mount Vernon, Ky., and Ackie Rosenbalm, Nancy Barker, Charlotte Montgomery and Linda Shaver, all of Bristol Virginia, and Mattlie Crosswhite; three brothers, Carson Denton of Bristol Virginia, Dewey Denton of Ridgeville, Ind., and Earl Denton of Abingdon; three grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Pallbearers will be Jackie Barker, Brian Barker, Mike Montgomery, Travis Montgomery, Phil Denton, Ricky Denton, Manuel Rosenbalm and Mike Leonard. Honorary pallbearers will be nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 21, 1999

ELY, GOLDIE HENSLEY Goldie Hensley Ely, 96, a former resident of 319 Seventh St., Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1999. She lived in Bristol for many years and in Raleigh, NC, for the past 12 years. She was the widow of Oscar M. Ely. She and her husband owned a neighborhood grocery. She was a member of Central Christian Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. John (Judy E.) Fletcher of Raleigh, NC; a sister, Madge Bulla of Marietta, GA; two grandchildren, John Fletcher Jr., of Asheville, NC, and Mrs. Roger (Janet F.) Pretsch of Fayetteville, NC; a great-granddaughter, Peyton K. Pretsch; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 3 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Minister Ross Dampier will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Among survivors is a sister-in-law, Gladys Campbell of Rose Hill, VA. A smile for all, a heart of gold, one of the best the world could hold. Never selfish, always kind. These are the memories left behind. The family will receive friends an hour before the service. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 10, 1999

FITZGERALD, IRENE CLARA HUTSON Irene Clara Hutson Fitzgerald of Bristol died Friday, Dec. 3, 1999, in Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion. She was born in Danville, VA., and lived in Bristol since 1959. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church and a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Edwin Marceau Fitzgerald; two daughters, Sandra Fitzgerald Parsell of Bristol Virginia and Donna Rae Fitzgerald of Bristol Tennessee; a sister, Kathleen Blankenship of Durham, NC; three brothers, William Hutson and Philip Hutson, both of Greensboro, NC, and Edward Hutson of Helena, GA; a granddaughter; two grandsons; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. in Forest Hills Memory Gardens Mausoleum by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Glenn L. London will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memory Gardens Cemetery in Abingdon. Mrs. Fitzgerald was also preceded in death by a brother, Richard Hutson. Among survivors are granddaughter, Julia Parsell Marion of Bristol TN; and grandsons Charles Edwin Parsell of Castlewood and Bryce Elsworth Fitzgerald of Bristol TN. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 4, 1999

FITZGERALD, IR4ENE HUTSON Funeral services for Irene Clara Hutson Fitzgerald will be conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. in Forest Hills Memory Gardens Mausoleum by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Glenn L. London will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memory Gardens Cemetery in Abingdon. Mrs. Fitzgerald died Friday, Dec. 3, 1999, in Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 5, 1999

FLEENOR, VIRGINIA S. Virginia S. Fleenor, 85, of Route 3, Bristol, VA., died Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, in Bristol Nursing Home. She was a lifelong resident of Scott County, VA, and a daughter of the late John W. and Mollie Mullins. She was the widow of Virgil I. Fleenor, a homemaker and attended Mary's Chapel Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Bobby F. (JoAnn) Harlan of Bristol Virginia; two granddaughters; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Clarence Huffman will officiate. Burial will be in Taylor Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 29, 1999

FLEENOR, VIRGINIA S. Funeral services for Virginia S. Fleenor will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Clarence Huffman will officiate. Burial will be in Taylor Cemetery. Mrs. Fleenor, 85, of Route 3, Bristol, Va., died Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, in Bristol Nursing Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 30, 1999

GAINES, THELMA DOWLING Funeral services for Thelma Dowling Gaines will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in First Baptist Church by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Dr. W. Rand Forder and Dr. Thomas Peake will officiate. Burial will be private. Mrs. Gaines, 68, of 120 Woodside Drive, Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, Dec. 7, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. before the services Friday in First Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be sent to First Baptist Church, King College or Bristol Public Library Building Fund. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 10, 1999

GARCIA, ANGELINA MELISSA BLUFF CITY -- Graveside services for Angelina Melissa Garcia will be conducted Saturday at 3 p.m. in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery, 1163 Fairview School Road, in Bluff City by Weaver Funeral Home in Bristol, TN. The Rev. Barry Burns will officiate. Miss Garcia, 15, of 325 Graystone Drive, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Weaver Funeral Home, 630 Locust St., Bristol, TN, to help with funeral expenses. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 4, 1999

GRACE, FANNIE OLIVENE BLOUNTVILLE -- Fannie Olivene Grace, 79, of 1252 Fairview School Road, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County and a daughter of Hugh and Etta Goodman Roberts. She was a member of Grace Brethren Church of Johnson City and the widow of Bud Grace. Surviving are three sisters, Blanche Miller of Bristol Virginia, Laura Ellen Cross of Blountville and Elsie Whitstine of Johnson City; four brothers, Clifford Roberts of Jonesborough, TN, Brady Roberts and Hubert Roberts, both of Johnson City, and Orgie Roberts of Piney Flats; two stepdaughters; two stepsons; and a step-grandson. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Blountville Funeral Home. The Rev. Bobby Higgins will officiate. Graveside services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Mrs. Grace was also preceded in death by a brother, Lee Roberts. Among survivors is step-grandson, Joey Noble. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Blountville Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 21, 1999

GRAVES, WILLIAM H. A memorial service for Dr. William H. Graves will be conducted Sunday at 4:30 p.m. in First Baptist Church, Bluff City, by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Frank Blevins and Dr. John E. Haggai will officiate. Dr. Graves, 88, of 113 Ridgewood Drive, Bristol, TN, died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, at his home. He was born in Bluefield, VA, and lived in Kirksville, MO, before moving to Bristol. He attended the University of Cincinnati and graduated from Bluefield College and Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine. He practiced medicine in Bristol from 1940 until is retirement in 1987. He was a longtime Baptist, serving as deacon, elder and Sunday School teacher at Euclid Avenue Baptist Church and Covenant Baptist Church. Most recently, he was a member of First Baptist Church in Bluff City. He was a Gideon, a Rotarian, and a member of the Advisory Board of Carson-Newman College in Jefferson City, TN. He was a member of the Board of Trustees at Virginia Intermont College and a member of the Board of Directors at Haggai Institute in Atlanta. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Gwendolyn Dawkins Graves; three daughters, Elizabeth Thompson and Christine Carrico, both of Bristol, and Jeanne Stringer of Seattle, WA; a brother, Dr. Harwood James of Bluefield; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Among survivors are sons-in-law, Tal Thompson and Ron Carrico, both of Bristol, and Mike Stringer of Seattle; grandchildren, Bill Thompson of Seattle, Beth Hollingsworth of Athens, TN, Paul Thompson and Scott Biller, both of Bristol, Rob Biller of Johnson City, John Stringer of Portland, OR., and Jeff Stringer of Santa Monica, CA. The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday in the church or friends may call from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. Saturday in Weaver Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Haggai Institute, P. O. Box 13, Atlanta, GA 30370, or to the Gideons International. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 4, 1999

GRAVES, WILLIAM H. Dr. A memorial service for Dr. William H. Graves will be conducted Sunday at 4:30 p.m. in First Baptist Church, Bluff City, by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Frank Blevins and Dr. John E. Haggai will officiate. Dr. Graves, 88, of 113 Ridgewood Drive, Bristol, TN, died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, at his home. The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday in the church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Haggai Institute, P. O. Box 13, Atlanta, GA 30370, or to the Gideons International. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 5, 1999

GRAYBEAL, JOHN CHUNKY, Miss. -- John Graybeal, 80, of Chunky Duffy Road, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 1999, in Rush Foundation Hospital in Meridian, Miss. He was born in Tennessee. He was a former resident of Boynton Beach, Fla., for 23 years where he was employed as an independent carpenter in the residential construction industry. He had lived in Chunky for the past 21 years. He attended St. Patrick Catholic Church and was a U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Anita Covert Graybeal; two daughters, Mrs. Ben (Judy) Keatts of Boynton Beach and Mrs. Glen (Allita) Doughty of Cheyenne, Wyo.; two sisters, Frances Pope and Rosie Graybeal, both of Bluff City; a brother, Dewey Graybeal of Bluff City; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial Mass will be held Tuesday in Meridian, Miss. Mark Seepe Funeral Home & Crematory of Jackson, Miss., is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 27, 1999

GREENE, WILLIAM CLAY William Clay Greene, 84, of 904 Hill St., Bristol, TN, died Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Boone, NC. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for the City of Bristol Tennessee with more than 53 years of service. He was a member of Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church and the widower of Lillie Greene. Surviving are his wife, Mary Wheeler Greene; a daughter, Patsy Rasnake of Bristol TN; two sons, Bill Greene of Bluff City and Don Greene of Atlanta; a brother, Ray Greene of Bristol TN; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Marty Greene will officiate. Graveside services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. Pastor J. Samuel Rasnake will officiate. Mr. Greene was also preceded in death by two grandchildren, Buddy Hodges and Greg Greene. Among survivors is a special stepdaughter, Patsy Philemon. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until the time of service Saturday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 11, 1999

GREENE, WILLIAM CLAY Graveside services for William Clay Greene will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. Pastor J. Samuel Rasnake will officiate. Mr. Greene, 84, of 904 Hill St., Bristol, TN, died Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 12, 1999

HARLESS, LETHA ETHEL WILLIAMS Letha Ethel Williams Harless, 86, a former resident of Friendship community, died Friday, Dec. 3, 1999, in Greystone Health Care Center. She was a member of Sunrise Baptist Church, a caregiver and the widow of Burley Harless. Surviving are a niece, Eula Harper; and a nephew, Kyle Holt. Graveside services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Rust Cemetery. Friends may call Saturday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 4, 1999

HARLESS, LETHA ETHEL WILLIAMS Graveside services for Letha Ethel Williams Harless will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Rust Cemetery. Mrs. Harless, 86, a former resident of Friendship community, died Friday, Dec. 3, 1999, in Greystone Health Care Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 5, 1999

HILLARD, VOLNEY J. W. Volney J.W. Hilliard, 54, of 290 Bear Hollow Road, Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1999, at the home of a nephew. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol TN and a disabled timber cutter. Surviving are three sons, Darrell Hilliard, Michael Hilliard and Steve Hilliard, all of Bristol TN; three sisters, Edith Potter of Harr, TN, Haslteen Stewart of Abingdon and Margie Pickel of Bristol TN; a granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. in South Chapel Baptist Church by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul Mays will officiate. Pallbearers will be friends. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 22, 1999

HILLARD, VOLNEY J. W. Funeral services for Volney J.W. Hilliard will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. in South Chapel Baptist Church by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul Mays will officiate. Mr. Hilliard, 54, of 290 Bear Hollow Road, Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, Dec. 21, 1999, at the home of a nephew. Pallbearers will be friends. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 23, 1999

HOWINGTON, ROBERT D. "BOB" Robert D. "Bob" Howington, 68, of 110 Esther St., Bristol, TN, died Friday, Dec. 17, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Denton's Valley, VA, a son of the late Rev. Bill and Daisy Vanover Howington. He lived most of his life in the Bristol area. He was a U.S. Army veteran and of the Baptist faith. Surviving are his wife, Linda Shaver Howington; a daughter, Debbie "Love" Thompson of Bristol TN, two sons, William "Hoss" Howington of Bluff City and Robert "Duke" Howington of Bristol TN; six sisters, Hazel Malcolm of Bristol VA, Ruth Marquardt of Hamilton, NJ, Ellen Milton of Winston, OR, Pat Trinkett and Edna Davis, both of Roseburg, OR, and Ethel Baumgardner Campbell of Bristol TN; three brothers, Jim Howington and Lee Howington, both of Midway, GA, and Fred "Pete" Howington of Minnesota. Memorial services will be conducted Monday at 7 p.m. in Holston Valley Church of God by Weaver Funeral Home. The Revs. Wayne Lambert and Howard Campbell, and Howard Shaver will officiate. The body will be cremated. Mr. Howington was also preceded in death by a sister, Virgie Campbell. Among survivors are two special friends, the Rev. Bill and Peggy Denton. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. John Sherrill, Dr. Stephanie Powell, Dr. John Basham, nurses of Wellmont Home Health Care, P-Nut Sykes and Elvin Parks. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday in the church and other times at the residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Holston Valley Church of God, 3750 Highway 421, Bristol, TN 37620. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 19, 1999

HOWINGTON, ROBERT D. "BOB" Memorial services for Robert D. "Bob" Howington will be conducted Monday at 7 p.m. in Holston Valley Church of God by Weaver Funeral Home. The Revs. Wayne Lambert and Howard Campbell, and Howard Shaver will officiate. The body will be cremated. Mr. Howington, 68, of 110 Esther St., Bristol, TN, died Friday, Dec. 17, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Among survivors are grandchildren, Nick Thompson, Nate Thompson, Rachael Howington, Brandon Howington, Robert Howington and Hunter Howington; and several nieces and nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. John Sherrill, Dr. Stephanie Powell, Dr. John Basham, nurses of Wellmont Home Health Care, P-Nut Sykes and Elvin Parks. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday in the church and other times at the residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Holston Valley Church of God, 3750 Highway 421, Bristol, TN 37620. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 20, 1999

HUDSON, LORINDA KAY BLUFF CITY -- Lorinda Kay Hudson, 37, of 388 Pleasant Hill Place, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999, at her home. She was born in Sullivan County, a daughter of Shelby Jean Henderson of the home and the late George H. Hudson. She was a member of Borderview Christian Church. Surviving, besides her mother, are her stepfather, Dale Henderson of the home; three sisters, Holly Jean Hyatt and Rhonda Carol Hudson, both of Bluff City, and Carmen Elizabeth Maines of Elizabethton; two nieces; a nephew; and a great-nephew. A private graveside service will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in Sunrise Cemetery. Dave Wolfe and the Rev. Murry Jackson will officiate. Miss Hudson was also preceded in death by maternal grandmother Marie Eisenhower. Tetrick Funeral Home, Bluff City Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 27, 1999

JENKINS, GLADYS C. BLUFF CITY -- Gladys Crowe Jenkins, 91, of 4406 Bluff City Highway, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999, in NHC Healthcare of Bristol. She was born in Mountain City, a daughter of the late Andrew Jack and Myrtle Luttrell Crowe, She was a member of First Christian Church in Bluff City and Julius Dugger Chapter DAR. She retired as a school teacher after serving 34 years in the Sullivan and Johnson County School systems. She was the widow of Carl C. Jenkins. Surviving are a son, Carl C. Jenkins of Bristol TN; two brothers, Jackson H. Crowe of Crystal River, FL, and Daniel B. Crowe of Palatka, FL; two sisters, Virginia C. Slemp and Helen C. Hawkins, both of Mountain City; two grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Bluff City. Richard Kirkland and Tim Carlson will officiate. Graveside services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Phillippi Cemetery in Mountain City. Those attending the graveside services may meet at the cemetery at 10:45 a.m. Wednesday. Honorary pallbearers will be Daniel Clay Jenkins, Christopher Cody Jenkins, James C. Crowe, William B. Hawkins, Wayne Thomas and Jackson H. Crowe. Among survivors are grandsons Daniel Clay Jenkins and Christopher Cody Jenkins, both of Bristol TN. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Bluff City. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 20, 1999

KAYLOR, BURLEENA E. Burleena E. Kaylor, 79, of Bristol Tennessee died Saturday in Greystone Health Care Center. She was born in Washington County, VA, and lived most of her life in Bristol. She was a retired employee of Bristol Memorial Hospital and a member of Lime Hill Baptist Church. Surviving are a son, Terry F. Kaylor of Butner, NC; a sister, Nell Leonard of Bristol Virginia; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel by Akard Funeral Home. The Rev. Clinton Goad will officiate. The body will be taken to the cemetery an hour before the service on Tuesday. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 20, 1999

KAYLOR, BURLEENA E. Funeral services for Burleena E. Kaylor will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel by Akard Funeral Home. The Rev. Clinton Goad will officiate. The body will be taken to the cemetery an hour before the service. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Ms. Kaylor, 79, of Bristol Tennessee, died Saturday in Greystone Health Care Center. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 21, 1999

KEITHAN, MARILYN Funeral services for Marilyn Keithan will be conducted Thursday at 8 p.m. in First Christian Church by Akard Funeral Home. The Revs. John Thrasher and Marvin Cummins will officiate. Entombment will be Friday at 10 a.m. in Glenwood Mausoleum. Mrs. Keithan, 62, of Bristol Tennessee, died Monday, Dec. 20, 1999, at her home. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday before the service in the church. Memorial contributions may be sent to First Christian Church, 311 Spencer St., Bristol, VA 24201. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 23, 1999

KING, MARJORIE ELIZABETH BLUFF CITY -- Funeral services for Marjorie Elizabeth King will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Harry Hall will officiate. Mrs. King, 64, died Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Chester, PA, a daughter of the late John and Mary Long, and lived in the Bristol area for the past 21 years. She was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith. Surviving are her husband, James Paul King; three sons, Edward King of Linwood, Pa., James Paul King of Fayetteville, TN, and Robert King of Bluff City; two daughters, Karen Sykes of Bristol Tennessee and Lynda Rosenbalm of Bluff City; three sisters, Clara Wannyn of Trainer, PA, Mary Kefalas of Chester, Pa., and Sarah Evans of Swedesburg, PA; seven brothers, John Long of Swedesburg, Thomas Long, Robert Long and William Long, all of Linwood, Frederick Long of Ogden, PA, and Vincent Long and Edward Long, both of Chester; 12 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. King was also preceded in death by a brother, James Long. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 29, 1999

LINNEN, BERTHA DAVIS Bertha Davis Linnen, 94, died Friday, Dec. 3, 1999, in NHC Healthcare of Bristol. She was the widow of Charles E. Linnen and a member of Grace Baptist Church. Surviving are six daughters, Betty Burnette, Lucille Morris, Peggy Linnen, Joyce Linnen and Julia Linnen, all of Bristol Virginia, and Patsy Gayton of Chino, CA; two granddaughters; and two great-granddaughters. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. at the graveside in Sharrett Cemetery by Blevins Funeral Home. Pastor Dan Birchfield will officiate. Among survivors are a son-in-law, Ron Gayton of Chino; granddaughters Rita Flick and Donna Illingsworth; and great-granddaughters Robin Flick and Ashley Tate. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday in Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 5, 1999

LOWDER, CARLTON BONER Funeral services for Carlton Boner Lowder will be conducted Thursday at 3 p.m. in First Baptist Church by Akard Funeral Home of Bristol, TN. Dr. Rand Forder will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. Lowder, 85, of 528 W. Valley Drive, Bristol, Va., died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Winston-Salem, NC, a son of the late Bernie Carlton Lowder and Artie Boner Lowder. After graduation from the University of North Carolina in 1934, he was employed with Haynes Knitting Mills, then with Tennessee Eastman Co. in 1935 and moved to Bristol in 1938 to join Dent K. Burk Associates. He was a senior partner of the firm for many years and remained active until three years ago. Mr. Lowder was a member of First Baptist Church of Bristol. He was a trustee of the church and Virginia Intermont College and served on the Board of Directors of the Bristol Cancer Society. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Annette Johnson Lowder; a son, Dr. Stephen C. Lowder of Winston-Salem; a daughter, Annette Burton of New York City; a sister, Doris Wright of Butler, PA; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Among survivors are grandchildren Katherine Lowder of Charlotte, Meredith Lowder of Winston-Salem, Staff Sgt. John P. Burton of Montgomery, AL, and Lewis Carlton Burton of Knoxville; and great-grandchildren James and Ellen Burton of Norwich, England. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Tayloe, Luther Stinnett, Carl Puckett, Jesse Jones, Lee Hill, James Long and Bob Gillion. Honorary pallbearers will be friends and employees of Dent K. Burk Associates. Memorial contributions may be sent to First Baptist Church, Bristol Cancer Society, Virginia Intermont College or a charity of choice. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 2, 1999

MARVIN, MILDRED GLOVER TWENTY-NINE PALMS, CA. -- Mildred Glover Marvin died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999, in Desert Hospital in Palm Springs, CA. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. M.F. Glover of Bristol Tennessee and had lived in California for many years. She was the widow of Harold Marvin. Surviving are three sons, Ronald, Richard and Roger Marvin; two brothers, Herbert Glover of Greeneville, TN, and Bob Glover of Bristol Tennessee; a granddaughter; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be held in California. Information courtesy of Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 30, 1999

McCRARY, IVAN PAUL Ivan Paul McCrary, 75, of 1021 Maryland Ave., Bristol, TN, died Friday, Dec. 24, 1999, in Cambridge House. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol and a retired 30-year employee of Tennessee Valley Authority. He was also a former manager of Sequtchiee Valley Golf and Country Club in South Pittsburg, TN, and Russellville Country Club in Russellville, KY. He was a U.S. Air Corps veteran of World War II, a member of the American Legion, VFW, Lions Club and Central Christian Church. Surviving are his wife, Lillian Stophel McCrary; a daughter, Daryl McCrary Conlee of Bowling Green, Ky.; two grandchildren, Christopher Paul Conlee and Dianne Marie Conlee; a nephew; and several nieces. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Minister Ross Dampier will officiate. Burial will be in Shelby Hills Cemetery with military honors by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Pallbearers will be Bob Hinkle, Carl Jones, Allen Blaylock, Lynville Benton, Walter Skeen, Paul "Goose" Jessie, Joe Ashley, Ron Perry and Jim "Sarge" Phipps. Honorary pallbearers will be area golfing friends. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Monday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 26, 1999

McCRARY, IVAN PAUL Funeral services for Ivan Paul McCrary will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Minister Ross Dampier will officiate. Burial will be in Shelby Hills Cemetery with military honors by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Mr. McCrary, 75, of 1021 Maryland Ave., Bristol, TN, died Friday, Dec. 24, 1999, in Cambridge House. Pallbearers will be Bob Hinkle, Carl Jones, Allen Blaylock, Lynville Benton, Walter Skeen, Paul "Goose" Jessie, Joe Ashley, Ron Perry and Jim "Sarge" Phipps. Honorary pallbearers will be area golfing friends. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Monday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 27, 1999

McGHEE, WILLIAM W. "BILL" ERIE, PA -- William W. "Bill" McGhee, 74, of 3678 West Lake Road, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999, at his home. He was born in Bristol Tennessee, retired as a manager from Burt's-Baker's Shoes in Erie, and was also employed part time as a driver for Enterprise Car Rentals in Erie. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, a member of the American Legion Post 773 in Millcreek, and the widower of Dale D. Shaw McGhee. He was Agnostic. Surviving are a son, Daniel G. McGhee of Millcreek; a daughter, Pat Koehle-Wheeler of Phoenix; several sisters and brothers; four grandchildren; a great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be held Friday in Erie. Burton Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 31, 1999

McMURRAY, EDGAR RAY Edgar Ray McMurray, 86, formerly of 116 15th St., Bristol, TN, died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999, in Greystone Health Care Center. He was a son of the late Joseph and Mary Alice McMurray. He was a retired laborer. Surviving are nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Graveside services will be Friday after visitation in McMurray Cemetery. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 23, 1999

McMURRAY, EDGAR RAY The family of Edgar Ray McMurray will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home. Graveside services will be Friday after visitation in McMurray Cemetery. Mr. McMurray, 86, formerly of 116 15th St., Bristol, TN, died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999, in Greystone Health Care Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 24, 1999

MILLER, JIMMIE L. MEADOWVIEW -- Graveside services for Jimmie L. Miller will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Baptist Cemetery. Family and friends may assemble at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Friday for the 10:40 a.m. procession to the cemetery. Mrs. Miller, 69, died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999, in Wellmont Hospice in Bristol Tennessee. Among survivors are several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Sam Neese, Mark Barrett, Ricky Hayter, Tom Riffe, Curtis Fleenor, Charles Holmes, John Reynolds Jr., Fred Bellamy, Dr. Jack Cole and Gary Dutton. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Hayter, Howard Moore, Tom Hayter, Danny Reynolds, Joe Booth Jr., Jim Eggers, Russell Owens, George Hockett, Earnie Worley, Monty Reynolds, Steve Moss, J.D. Moorefield, Ronnie Webb, Don May, the Prater Brothers, the men of Harry Denton Sunday School Class and the men of Highlands Union Bank. Memorial contributions may be sent to Wellmont Hospice, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620. Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC. 17, 1999

MORTON, ANNA LEE HICKS, Anna Lee Hicks Morton, 95, formerly of Florida Avenue, died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999, in Hill Crest Nursing Home in Knoxville. She was the widow of Cecil B. Morton and a member of Central Christian Church for many years. Surviving are a son, Robert Morton of Knoxville; and three grandchildren, James Morton of Madison, Wis., and David Morton and Ginger Garnett, both of Knoxville. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. in Weaver's Cemetery. The Rev. Ross Dampier will officiate. Among survivors is a daughter-in-law, Jane Morton of Knoxville. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC. 17, 1999

MORTON, ANNA LEE HICKS Graveside services for Anna Lee Hicks Morton will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. in Weaver's Cemetery. The Rev. Ross Dampier will officiate. Mrs. Morton, 95, formerly of Florida Avenue, died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999, in Hill Crest Nursing Home in Knoxville. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 18, 1999

ODUM, ARTHUR "SHORTY" Arthur "Shorty" Odum, 80, of 35 Indiana St., Bristol, Va., died Wednesday, Dec. 29. 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, a retired building trade teacher with Bristol Tennessee Technical School and pastored Calvary Bible Church and Gose Baptist Church. He was a member of Victory Baptist Church and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Grace Abel Odum; a daughter, Mrs. Carter (Brenda) Wood of Birmingham, Ala.; two sons, Norman Odum of Bristol Tennessee and Hunter Odum, U.S. Army; a sister, Mamie Morton of Bristol Virginia; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 8 p.m. in Victory Baptist Church. Dr. Austin Cook and Dr. Howard Robinson will officiate. Burial will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Victory Baptist Church, Belle Meadows Baptist Church and friends and neighbors. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Thursday in Victory Baptist Church. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 30, 1999

ODUM, ARTHUR Graveside services for Arthur "Shorty" Odum will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. Odum, 80, of 35 Indiana St., Bristol, VA, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Victory Baptist Church, Belle Meadows Baptist Church and friends and neighbors. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 31, 1999

PERDIEU, MARY E. OWENS Mary E. Perdieu, 85, of Bristol Virginia, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999, at her home. She was a daughter of the late Melvin and Florence Stiltner Owens, had lived in Bristol since 1959 and was of the Protestant faith. She was a retired employee from H.P. King Co. and the widow of Elmo Perdieu. Surviving are two daughters, Kay Frances Hamrick and Patsy Ann Sharrett, both of Kingsport; a sister, Lena Combs of Grundy; three grandchildren, Toni "Wendy" Joyce, Greg Hamrick and Kim Edwards; four great-grandchildren, Kevin Joyce, Christine Joyce, Andrew Hamrick and Christian Hamrick; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conduced Thursday at 7 p.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Rye Fleenor will officiate. Graveside services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday before the service in Akard Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Bristol Humane Society, P. O. Box 1586, Bristol, VA 24203. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 29, 1999

PERDIEU, MARY E. Graveside services for Mary E. Perdieu will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Mrs. Perdieu, 85, of Bristol Virginia, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999, at her home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Bristol Humane Society, P. O. Box 1586, Bristol, VA 24203. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 31, 1999

PETERS, ROBERT E. Robert E. Peters, 92, of 410 Booher Road, Bristol, TN, died Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, at his home. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, a member of Lynwood Bible Church, a retired carpenter, farmer and postal carrier. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Georgia V. Peters; a son, Paul Robert Peters of Bristol Tennessee; a daughter, Joan P. Rathbone of Bluff City; and a granddaughter, Angela Nicole Belcher. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Benny Bowman will officiate. Burial will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Rooty Branch Cemetery. Among survivors are daughter-in-law Cathy Peters; son-in-law Steve Rathbone Jr.; niece Dorothy Peters; and cousin Harmon Peters. Pallbearers will be Earl Brown, Earl Brown Jr., Lynn Booher, J.C. Johnson, Steve Rathbone, Vernon Hutton and Pete Peters Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Craig Caldwell Sr., Dale E. Fleenor and Henry Miller. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC. 28, 1999

PETERS, ROBERT E. Graveside services for Robert E. Peters will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Rooty Branch Cemetery by Weaver Funeral Home. Mr. Peters, 92, of 410 Booher Road, Bristol, TN, died Monday, Dec. 27, 1999. Pallbearers will be Earl Brown, Earl Brown Jr., Lynn Booher, J.C. Johnson, Steve Rathbone, Vernon Hutton and Pete Peters Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Craig Caldwell Sr., Dale E. Fleenor and Henry Miller. Weaver Funeral Home Chapel is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 29, 1999

PHILLIPS, MARGARET L. BOLLING KINGSPORT -- Margaret L. Phillips, 79, died Monday, Dec. 20, 1999. She was the widow of Hesco L. Phillips and a member of Apostolic Church of The Lord Jesus Christ. Surviving are a daughter, Margaret J. Phillips of Blountville; five sons, Bud Phillips and Charles Phillips, both of Blountville, and Eddie F. Phillips, Robert A. Phillips and Walter S. Phillips, all of Kingsport; two sisters, Bertha Jane Booher of Bristol Tennessee and Mary Lou Durham of Kingsport; three brothers, Robert Bolling of Weber City, Edward Bolling of Destin, Fla., and Frank Bolling of Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home Chapel. Elder Everett Lett will officiate. Graveside services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in East Lawn Memorial Park. Mrs. Phillips was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sara Elizabeth Phillips; and a son, Leland Kelly Phillips. Pallbearers will be grandsons, family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Hamlett-Dobson Chapel, downtown. Memorial contributions may be sent to Apostolic Church of The Lord Jesus Christ Building Fund, 1734 Forest View Drive, Kingsport, TN 37660. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 21, 1999

POE, RICHARD EUGENE BLOUNTVILLE -- Richard Eugene Poe, 73, died Saturday, Dec. 11, 1999, in Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol. He was born in Sullivan County, a son of the late Arthur Clay and Una Berry Poe. He retired from Arcata Graphics after 38 years of service and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the Pacific. He attended Milligan College and graduated from East Tennessee State College. He was a member of Wheeler United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Betty Sue Minga Poe; two sons, Michael and Jeffrey Poe, both of Blountville; a brother, Donald Poe of Blountville; his stepmother, Berniece Wolfe Poe of Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 8 p.m. in Wheeler United Methodist Church by Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home. Dr. Wayne Cummings will officiate. Graveside services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Among survivors is a sister-in-law, Nancy Poe of Blountville. Pallbearers will be M.A. "Skip" Anderson, Carroll Cross, Jimmy Frazier, Joe Greenwell, Roger Hayes, Bobby Henry, Wes Minga, David Poe, Howard Sanders and Howard Wagner. Honorary pallbearers will be Pavior Sunday School Class of Wheeler United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday in the church. Memorial contributions may be sent to Wheeler United Methodist Church, 211 Sanders St., Blountville, TN 37617. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 12, 1999

RIFE, JARROD DEAN Jarrod Dean Rife, 27, of 1320 Holly Court, Bristol, TN., died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He lived in Bristol most of his life, was a son of Eugene and Deborah Cole Rife of Bristol, attended John Battle High School and graduated from Whitewood High School. He was a former employee of Bristol Compressors and was of the Baptist faith. Surviving, besides his parents, are a sister, Heather Dawn Rife of Nashville. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Rev. Jay Robinson will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Among survivors are several aunts, uncles and cousins. Pallbearers will be Jamie McGhee, Todd Smith, Barry Hooker, Steve Perrigan, Keith Perrigan, Tony Blaylock, Tim Daugherty and Jeff Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Brad Jones, Lance Lovins, Brian Wright, Bobbie Minton, Phil Cyphers, Tracie Adkins, Brian Smith, Randy Lloyd, Robbie Maxwell and other close friends. The family will receive friends from noon to 1:45 p.m. Friday in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 31, 1999

SAMMONS, MYRTLE CAMPBELL CHAMBLISS BLOUNTVILLE -- Myrtle Campbell Chambliss Sammons, 75, died Monday, Dec. 10, 1999, in Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center. She was born in Sullivan County, a daughter of the late Wiley and Ollie Christine Campbell. She was a member of Lighthouse Bible Church and the widow of Gid Chambliss. Surviving are two daughters, Connie Cox of Blountville and Barbara Livesay of Florida; two sons, Willie Gene "Lion" Chambliss and William "Pete" Chambliss, both of Blountville; a sister, Helen Carter of Kingsport; three brothers, Charlie Campbell, Joe Campbell and Carl Campbell, all of Blountville; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 8 p.m. in East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Earnest Steffey will officiate. Graveside services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in East Lawn Memorial Park. Mrs. Sammons was a loving mother, grandmother, mother-in-law and friend. She will be sadly missed by the family surviving her. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Wright, Larry Weaver, Johnny Kitzmiller, Shane Kitzmiller, Dean Daniels and Brett Hatcher. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Lighthouse Bible Church, Pleasant Hill Road, Blountville, TN. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 21, 1999

SAMMONS, MYRTLE CAMPBELL CHAMBLISS BLOUNTVILLE -- Graveside services for Myrtle Campbell Chambliss Sammons will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. in East Lawn Memorial Park. Mrs. Sammons, 75, died Monday, Dec. 20, 1999, in Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Wright, Larry Weaver, Johnny Kitzmiller, Shane Kitzmiller, Dean Daniels and Brett Hatcher. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Lighthouse Bible Church, Pleasant Hill Road, Blountville, Tenn. East Lawn Funeral Home in Kingsport is in charge of arrangements. Among survivors are nephews Barry Fiske, Darrell Fiske and Gregory Fiske. Mr. Smith, a champion of the environment, dedicated the last 23 years of his life to furthering environmental progress. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Cherokee Forest Voices, Arthur Smith Memorial Fund, c//o Dean Whitworth, Treasurer, 698 Carfie Bunton Lane, Butler, TN 37640. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 22, 1999

SHERFEY, EMMA H. KINGSPORT -- Emma H. Sherfey, 81, died Friday, Dec. 24, 1999, in Indian Path Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and retired from Tennessee Eastman Co. Winding Department AY Division in 1976. She was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church, the Morning Star Sunday School Class and was the widow of Dana Sherfey. Surviving are a daughter, Linda DeBord of Kingsport; three grandchildren, Amber DeBord of Kingsport, Ashley D. Hall of Bristol Virginia and Aaron DeBord of Bristol Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 8 p.m. in St. Luke United Methodist Church by Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home. The Rev. Richard Richter will officiate. Graveside services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. in East Lawn Memorial Park. Among survivors is a grandson-in-law, Josh Hall of Bristol Virginia. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday in the church. Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Luke United Methodist Church. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 26, 1999

SMITH, JAMES LEE James Lee Smith, 72, of Bristol Tennessee died Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999, at his home. He was a lifelong resident of the area, a retired security guard with Bristol Metals and of the Baptist faith. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Surviving are his wife, Betty Nidiffer Smith; three daughters, Brenda Wyatt of Bristol TN, Kathy Carrier of Bluff City and Della O'Dell of Piney Flats; a sister, Cathleen Peters of Blountville; a brother, Lewis P. Smith of Elizabethton, TN.; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 7 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Thomas Thacker will officiate. Graveside services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery with military honors by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Among survivors are grandchildren Angie Walden, Pam Thomas, Mollie O'Dell, Andy O'Dell and Chris Carrier. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Wyatt, Junior Walden, Joe Musser, Jerry Hobbs, Bob Smith, Bob Knopp, Pete Peters and members of the Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m, before the service Friday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC. 17, 1999

SMITH, JAMES LEE Graveside services for James Lee Smith will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery with military honors by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Mr. Smith, 72, of Bristol Tennessee, died Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999, at his home. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Wyatt, Junior Walden, Joe Musser, Jerry Hobbs, Bob Smith, Bob Knopp, Pete Peters and members of the Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 18, 1999

SMITH, ROBERT BENJAMIN Funeral services for Robert Benjamin Smith will be conducted Thursday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Sam Rasnake will officiate. Graveside services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery with military honors by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Mr. Smith, 82, formerly of Highway 11-W, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999, in Bristol Nursing Home. He was a son of the late Albert and Ada Smith and lived in Bristol for 20 years, moving from Baltimore. He was a member of Westhighlands Church and the widower of Ellen Orlena Smith. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Surviving are a son, Wade Rodney Smith of Baltimore; a sister, Elizabeth Richard of Berkley Springs, WV; two brothers, Herbert H. Smith of Meadowview and Alston C. Smith of Springfield, WV; and two grandsons. Among survivors are grandsons, Wade R. Smith Jr. and Stephen Smith. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. before the service Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 2, 1999

SMITH, ROBERT BENJAMIN Graveside services for Robert Benjamin Smith will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery with military honors by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Mr. Smith, 82, formerly of Highway 11-W, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999, in Bristol Nursing Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 3, 1999

STOUT, CLARENCE HOWARD Funeral services for Clarence Howard Stout will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Howard Leonard will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. Stout, 64, of 44 Fuller St., Bristol, Va., died Thursday, Dec. 23, 1999, at his home. Among survivors are sisters-in-law, Carolyn Stapleton and Debra Stout. Pallbearers will be nephews David Stout, Junior Stout, Rusty Moore, S. Doug Moore, Randy Stout, Jeff Lytz, Marvin Stout, Tommy Ball, Ricky Stout, Grant Stout and Keith Stout. Honorary pallbearers will be Sy Fulk, Doug Moore, Wayne Thurston, Kenneth Smith, Steve Dowell, Rick Oaks, Delmar Stapleton, Randy Lytz, Sonny Tallman, Dick Jones and Larry Robinson. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 26, 1999

STOUT, HARRY B. A memorial service for Harry B. Stout will be conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. in Blevins Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Scott Watson will officiate. Mr. Stout, 82, of 1215 Columbia Road, Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999, at is home. The family will receive friends during an informal time of visitation from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. prior to the service Sunday in Blevins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Wellmont Hospice. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 5, 1999

THOMAS, JOHN C. Funeral services for John C. Thomas will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. W. Rand Forder and the Revs. Gordon A. Turnbull and Scott Price will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mr. Thomas, 82, of Bristol TN, died Monday, Nov. 29, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be Frank DeCaterina Jr., Eddie Roberts, Jess Kendrick, Vincent Tiller Sr., Ernie Sprouse, David Hicks and Ed Newell. Honorary pallbearers will be the Men's Fellowship class of First Baptist Church, Dr. Fred Greear, Dr. Nelson Gwaltney, Dr. Earl Wilson, Dr. Joe Owens, Dr. Floyd Turner and Winter Forder. Memorial contributions may be sent to First Baptist Church, One Virginia St., Bristol, VA 24201. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 2, 1999

TILLEY, CLAUDE FRANKLIN Claude Franklin Tilley, 87, of Bristol Tennessee died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999. He was born in Morgan County, TN. He was a retired machinist with Univac, a member of Anderson Street United Methodist Church and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Ruth C. Tilley; a daughter, Claudia Jean Cannon of Nashville, TN; a son, Dr. G. Allen Tilley of Kingsport; three grandchildren, Melissa Reid, Matthew Tilley and Chris Cannon; two great-grandchildren, Jonathan Reid and Noah Reid; two nieces; and two nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 7:30 p.m. in Anderson Street United Methodist Church. The Rev. Jerry Fleenor will officiate. Graveside services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. Among survivors are a daughter-in-law, Barbara Tilley; and a son-in-law, James R. Cannon. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Men's Club Anderson Street United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Friday before the service in the church. Memorial contributions may be sent to Anderson Street United Methodist Church. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 3, 1999

TILLEY, CLAUDE FRANKLIN Graveside services for Claude Franklin Tilley will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. in Glenwood Cemetery by Weaver Funeral Home. Mr. Tilley, 87, of Bristol TN, died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Men's Club of Anderson Street United Methodist Church. Memorial contributions may be sent to Anderson Street United Methodist Church. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 4, 1999

TODT, MARY G. BASHAM Funeral services for Mary G. Basham Todt will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel. The Rev. Lester MacKinnon will officiate. Mrs. Todt died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999, at her home. Honorary pallbearers will be sons, grandsons and sons-in-law. There will be no viewing or visitation in Akard 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 DEC 30, 1999

TRIVETT, HANNAH PICKEL Hannah Pickel Trivett, 101, of 1102 N. Paperville Road, Apt. 20, Bristol, TN, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999, at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County, TN, a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She was the widow of Hubert Trivett. Surviving are a son, Lester Trivett of Bristol Tennessee; two daughters, Edith Ford of Bristol TN, and Winnie Christian of Baltimore; a sister, Oni Belle Harless of Bristol TN; 17 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Howard Campbell will officiate. Graveside services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in Rooty Branch Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeff Ford, Scott Ford, John Ford, Randall Andrews, Mark Trivett and Chuck Clark. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. before the chapel service Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 21, 1999

TRIVETT, HANNAH P., Funeral services for Hannah P. Trivett will be conducted Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Howard Campbell will officiate. Graveside services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in Rooty Branch Cemetery. Mrs. Trivett, 101, of 1102 N. Paperville Road, Apt. 20, Bristol, TN, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999, at her home. Pallbearers will be Jeff Ford, Scott Ford, John Ford, Randall Andrews, Mark Trivett and Chuck Clark. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. before the chapel service Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 22, 1999

VANCE, COY Jr. Funeral services for Coy Vance Jr. will be conducted Sunday at 8 p.m. in Beaverview Baptist Church by Weaver Funeral Home of Bristol, TN. The Revs. Roy Yelton and Haynes Watson will officiate. Graveside services will be Monday at 2 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery with military honors by Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975 of Bristol. Mr. Vance, 76, of 217 Riverside Drive, Bristol, VA, died Friday, Dec. 3, 1999, at his home. He was born in Holston, VA, and retired as a shipping supervisor with Beecham Laboratories. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of Beaverview Baptist Church, where he was a deacon, Sunday School teacher and a member of the choir. Surviving are his wife of 54 years, Bonnie Stout Vance; two daughters, Debbie O'Dell and Sherry Chapman, both of Bristol VA; three sons, Randall Vance of the home, Allen Vance of Bristol TN and Gary Vance of Elizabethton, TN; three sisters, Stella Stout and Mary Willis, both of Bristol VA, and Gladys Graham of Summerville, SC; two brothers, Fred Vance of Bristol VA and J. D. Vance of Bristol TN; two granddaughters; three grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Vance was also preceded in death by two brothers, R.C. Vance and Frank Vance. Among survivors are granddaughters, Kimberly Manuel and Lori Beth Vance; grandsons, Forrest O'Dell, Jeremy McCann and Tyler McCann; daughters-in-law, Carol Vance and Paula Vance; aunt, Ruth Phipps of Abingdon; son-in-law, Travis O'Dell; and uncle, Edgar W. Vance of Lakewood, FL. Pallbearers will be Hank Phipps, Jim Morris, Kenneth Ray, Tony Ray, Scott Horne, Bob Carmack, Darius Oliver, Sam Cox and Clarence Goodson. Honorary pallbearers will be nephews, members of Beaverview Baptist Church and friends and neighbors. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. prior to the services at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Beaverview Baptist Church, 139 Beaverview Drive, Bristol, VA 24201. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 5, 1999

VANCE, COY Jr. Graveside services for Coy Vance Jr. will be Monday at 2 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery with military honors by Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975 of Bristol. Mr. Vance, 76, of 217 Riverside Drive, Bristol, Va., died Friday, Dec. 3, 1999, at his home. Pallbearers will be Hank Phipps, Jim Morris, Kenneth Ray, Tony Ray, Scott Horne, Bob Carmack, Darius Oliver, Sam Cox and Clarence Goodson. Honorary pallbearers will be nephews, members of Beaverview Baptist Church and friends and neighbors. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Beaverview Baptist Church, 139 Beaverview Drive, Bristol, VA 24201. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 6, 1999

VANCE, JAMES E. Jr. PINEY FLATS -- James E. Vance Jr., 71, of 5453 Carlton Lane, died Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, in Wellmont Hospice House. He was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County, a son of the late James E. and Lottie Price Vance. He retired from Unisys. Surviving are his wife, Mageva Vance; a son, James C. Vance of Piney Flats; a sister, Pauline Watson of Abingdon; two granddaughters, Carrie Miller of Jonesborough and Krista Taylor of Kingsport; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home in Bristol. The Rev. Richard Hale will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mr. Vance was also preceded in death by a brother, Jack Vance. Among survivors is daughter-in-law Betty Vance. Pallbearers will be Cecil McGlamery, Orlin Humphrey, Robert Miller, Travis Taylor, Gary Cumbow and Randy Watson. Honorary pallbearers will be friends and family. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Bristol Cancer Association, 126 Johnson St., Bristol, VA 24201. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 29, 1999

VANCE, JAMES E. Jr. PINEY FLATS -- Funeral services for James E. Vance Jr. will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home in Bristol. The Rev. Richard Hale will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mr. Vance, 71, of 5453 Carlton Lane, died Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, in Wellmont Hospice House. Pallbearers will be Cecil McGlamery, Orlin Humphrey, Robert Miller, Travis Taylor, Gary Cumbow and Randy Watson. Honorary pallbearers will be friends and family. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Bristol Cancer Association, 126 Johnson St., Bristol, VA 24201. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 30, 1999

WEBSTER, DAVID DEE David Dee Webster, 64, of Bristol Tennessee died Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, a graduate of King College with a bachelor of science degree in education and a teacher with the Sullivan County School System. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, of the Presbyterian faith and the widower of Margaret G. Webster. Surviving are a son, Benjamin David Webster of Bristol Virginia; three stepdaughters, Benjie Tolbert, Nancy Haga and Kathy Shipley, all of Bristol TN; a stepson, Curtis Glenn Jones of Bluff City; a sister, Rachel Webster of New York City; a brother, Roger Webster of Mary Esther, Fla.; six step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Mountain View Mausoleum Chapel by Weaver Funeral Home. Pastor Tom Quickel will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Among survivors is a special aunt, Margaret N. Barker of Bristol Tennessee. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC. 28, 1999

WEBSTER, DAVID DEE Funeral services for David Dee Webster will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Mountain View Mausoleum Chapel by Weaver Funeral Home. Pastor Tom Quickel will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. Webster, 64, of Bristol Tennessee, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 1999. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 29, 1999

WYNEGAR, EUNICE REECE Eunice Reece Wynegar, 57, of 470 Bristol Caverns Highway, Bristol, TN., died Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, at her home. She was born in Columbia, SC, and had lived in the Bristol area most of her life. She was a member of Bethel Baptist Church. Surviving are a son, Mark Wynegar of Bristol Tennessee; a sister, Martha Mumpower of Bristol Tennessee; two brothers, Robert Reece of St. Angelo, Texas and Paul Reece of Macon, GA; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Eddie Crusenberry will officiate. Graveside services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in Rooty Branch Cemetery. Among survivors are grandchildren Mark Anthony Wynegar II and Luke Brayden Wynegar. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Bethel Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday before the chapel service in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 29, 1999

WYNEGAR, EUNICE Graveside services for Eunice Reece Wynegar will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in Rooty Branch Cemetery. Mrs. Wynegar, 57, of 470 Bristol Caverns Highway, Bristol, TN., died Monday, Dec. 27, 1999, at her home. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Bethel Baptist Church. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER DEC 30, 1999