ALDERSON, MARY FORD Funeral services for Mary Ford Alderson will be conducted Friday at 3 p.m. in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Rev. John Farmer will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Alderson, 100, died Monday, April 17, 2000, in Alexandria Hospital in Alexandria, VA. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 21, 2000
AUTHUR, THELMA L. COX Thelma L. Cox Authur, 67, of 899 Weaver Branch Road, Bristol,
TN, died Thursday, April 27, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong
resident of the Bluff City area, a daughter of Viola Strouth and the late Henry Chase
Strouth. She was a housewife and a member of the Moose Auxiliary and the American Legion
Auxiliary. She was also a member of First Baptist Church of Bluff City and the widow of
her first husband, Russell Cox. Surviving, besides her mother, are her husband, Moye Van
"Smokey" Authur; a daughter, Debbie Cox of Bristol TN; four sons, Larry Russell
Cox of Watauga, TN, Gary Wayne Cox of Bristol VA and Jerry Lynn Cox and Michael Lee Cox,
both of Bluff City; four brothers, Wayman Strouth, Dewayne Strouth, Earl Strouth and Jerry
Strouth; a sister, June Chapman; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several
nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral
Home Chapel. The Rev. Stan Anderson will officiate. Graveside services will be Saturday at
11 a.m. in Sunrise Cemetery. Among survivors are grandchildren, Jonathan
"Rusty" Cox, Tekila Fox, Catrina Starr, Matthew Cox and Cody Cox. Pallbearers
will be Cody Cox, Jason Fox, Allen Starr, Jonathan "Rusty" Cox, Sam Chapman,
Sonny Cox and Rod Northern. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday prior
to the service in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 28,2000
AUTHUR, THELMA L. COX. Graveside services for Thelma L. Cox Authur will be Saturday
at 11 a.m. in Sunrise Cemetery. Mrs. Authur, 67, of 899 Weaver Branch Road,
Bristol, TN, died Thursday, April 27, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Pallbearers will be Cody Cox, Jason Fox, Allen Starr, Jonathan "Rusty" Cox, Sam
Chapman, Sonny Cox and Rod Northern. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL
HERALD COURIER APR 29, 2000
BAINES, EARL Funeral services for Earl Baines will be conducted Friday at 5 p.m. in Cold Spring Presbyterian Church by Weaver Funeral Home. Dr. Andrew E. Spence and Dr. Errol Rohr will officiate. Burial will be in Cold Spring Cemetery. Mr. Baines, 73, of 813 VI Ranch Road, Bristol, TN, died Wednesday, April 19, 2000, at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Holston Valley Community, a son of the late Ely E. and Mary Offield Baines, and was a member of Cold Spring Presbyterian Church, where he served as elder, deacon and superintendent of Sunday School. He was a member of South Holston Ruritan Club, where he was elected Man of the Year in 1992. He served for 40 years as a scoutmaster in Troop 107 of Cold Spring Presbyterian Church. He was also a unit commissioner. Mr. Baines was a farmer and a retired truck driver from Bristol Products. Surviving are his wife, Doris Stophel Baines; a son, Dorwin Earl Baines of Bristol TN; two daughters, Mrs. Donald (Sharon) Wampler of Bristol TN and Mrs. Larry (Patricia) Forester of Huntsville, AL; two sisters, Clara Booher of Bristol TN and Vivian Hewitt of Bluff City; three brothers, Jim Baines Sr., Howard Robert "Bob" Baines and Bill Baines, all of Bristol TN; four grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Among survivors is great-granddaughter Eliza Brooke Wampler. Pallbearers will be Danny King, Joe "Sonny" Thomas III, Bill Gross, Rick James, Perry Baines, Jim Baines Jr., Johnny Baines and Tommy Vaughan. Honorary pallbearers will be Roy Kimbrough, Jere Rust, Elmer Rust Jr., Roy Edward Hewitt, Jack Jordan, Frank Baines and members of South Holston Ruritan Club. The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. to 4:45 p.m. in Cold Spring Presbyterian Church. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 21, 2000
BARKER, STELLA M. Stella M. Barker, 85, of Bristol Tennessee died Sunday, April 16, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Duffield, VA, a daughter of the late Bailey and Myrtle Boardwine Barker. She had lived most of her life in Bristol. She was the widow of Ward W. Barker, a charter member of Willow Branch Baptist Church and later joined Avoca Christian Church. Surviving are a daughter, Shirley Baker of Bristol TN; a sister, Lolean G. Matthews of Richmond; a brother, Fred Barker of Palmara, VA; five grandchildren including Sandy Shockley and Mickey Baker of Bristol TN and Beth Losavia and Bridget Basso of Louisiana; eight great-grandchildren including Nathan, Dylan and Carly Shockley, Misty and Mindy Baker and Bailey Basso; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Bob Robinson, minister, will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Barker was also preceded in death by a son, Perry L. Barker in 1971; six brothers, Claude, Clifford, David, Jessee, Lish and Vernon Barker; and a son-in-law Jack Baker in 1988. Pallbearers will be nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Willow Branch Baptist Church or Avoca Christian Church. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 18, 2000
BARKER, STELLA M. Funeral services for Stella M. Barker will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Bob Robinson, minister, will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Barker, 85, of Bristol Tennessee died Sunday, April 16, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be nephews. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Willow Branch Baptist Church or Avoca Christian Church. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 19, 2000
BARKER, VERNON G. Vernon G. Barker, 68, of 205 Stevenwood Drive, Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, April 18, 2000, in Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born in St. Paul, VA, a son of the late William B. Sr. and Lorraine Larkey Barker. He had made his home in the Bristol area for the past 31 years. He was a retired employee of Unisys Corp. and a former employee of Bristol Compressors and Raytheon. He was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church, where he served as deacon. He was a member of St. Paul Masonic Lodge 343 and a U.S. Air Force veteran. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Freeman Barker; two sons, Bill Barker and Bob Barker, both of the home; a sister, Helen Rideout of Richmond; a brother, William A. "Bill" Barker Jr. of St. Paul; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 8 p.m. in Woodlawn Baptist Church. The Rev. Steve Playl will officiate. Burial will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Temple Hill Memorial Park with military honors by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Among survivors are several cousins. Honorary pallbearers will be deacons and members of Woodlawn Baptist Church and his Masonic fraternity. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Thursday in the church. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 19, 2000
BARKER, VERNON G. Funeral services Vernon G. Barker will be conducted Thursday at 8 p.m. in Woodlawn Baptist Church. The Rev. Steve Playl will officiate. Burial will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Temple Hill Memorial Park with military honors by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Mr. Barker, 68, of 205 Stevenwood Drive, Bristol, TN., died Tuesday, April 18, 2000, in Holston Valley Medical Center. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Freeman Barker; two sons, Bill Barker and Bob Barker, both of the home; a sister, Helen Rideout of Richmond; a brother, William B. "Bill" Barker Jr. of Bristol Virginia; and several nieces and nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be deacons and members of Woodlawn Baptist Church and his Masonic fraternity. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Thursday in the church. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 20, 2000
BARKER, WOODROW WILSON KINGSPORT -- Woodrow Wilson Barker, 78, died Tuesday, April 11, 2000, in Brookhaven Nursing Home. He was born in Washington County, VA, a son of the late Sherwood Frederick and Mary Hester Fleenor Barker. Surviving are three sisters, Beulah Olinger of Kingsport, and Hazel Hurt and Gertrude Wallace, both of Bristol TN; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 8 p.m. in Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of Gate City Funeral Home. The Rev. Wrightly Salling will officiate. Music will be by Junior and Norma Smith. Graveside services will be Friday at 2 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery in Bristol, VA. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery. Mr. Barker was also preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia and Pauline Barker; and three brothers, Guy Hayter, Robert Lee and John Paul Barker. Pallbearers will be nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday in Gate City Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 13, 2000
BARKER, WOODROW KINGSPORT -- Graveside services for Woodrow Barker will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery in Bristol, VA, by Gate City Funeral Home. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery. Mr. Barker, 78, died Tuesday, April 11, 2000, in Brookhaven Nursing Home. Pallbearers will be nephews. Gate City Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 14, 2000
BENTLEY, PAUL Paul Bentley, 87, formerly of 105 Bentley Road, Bristol, TN, died Wednesday, April 5, 2000, in Johnson City Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and a son of the late J.W. and Rachel Bentley. He retired from King Brothers Shoe Co. where he worked in the shipping department. He was a member of True Faith Tabernacle and the widower of Annie Bentley. Surviving are two daughters, Dorothy Smith of Bristol TN and Lois Tester of Bluff City; a son, Glenn Bentley of Bristol TN; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 7 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Jess Neal will officiate. Graveside services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery. Pastor Sam Rasnake will officiate. Mr. Bentley was also preceded in death by a grandson, Donnie Tester. Honorary pallbearers will be Tony Hamby and Steve Combs; and grandsons, David Tester, Steve Smith, Scott Bentley and Greg Bentley. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday prior to the service in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 6, 2000
BENTLEY, PAUL Graveside services for Paul Bentley will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery. Pastor Sam Rasnake will officiate. Mr. Bentley, 87, formerly of 105 Bentley Road, Bristol, TN, died Wednesday, April 5, 2000, in Johnson City Medical Center. Honorary pallbearers will be Tony Hamby, Steve Combs and grandsons David Tester, Steve Smith, Scott Bentley and Greg Bentley. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 7, 2000
BENTON, WILLIAM HAROLD BLOUNTVILLE -- Funeral services for William Harold Benton will be conducted Wednesday at 8 p.m. in East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel in Kingsport. The Rev. Al South will officiate. Graveside services will be Thursday at 10 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. Benton, 77, of 620 Hawley Road, died Sunday, April 2, 2000, in Holston Valley Medical Center. Pallbearers will be Jeffery Benton, Billy Benton, Jeston Benton, W.H. Wright, Lester Wright, Wayne Wright, Don Frazier and Hurley Carter. Honorary pallbearers will be Edley Hicks, Carl Maness, M. B. McConnell, David Head and Joe Harr. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday in East Lawn Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 4, 2000
BERRY, DON MARIETTA, GA -- Don Berry, 50, of 3015 Leasa Court, died Friday, April 7, 2000, at his home. He was born in Carter County, a son of Laura Montgomery Williams of Kingsport and the late James Ray Berry, and had lived in Marietta since 1984. He was a member of Rose Lane Baptist Church of Marietta and was a service manager for Parkway Ford in Adairsville, GA, for the past seven years. Surviving, besides his mother, are his wife, Vicki Garrison Berry; a son, Bryan Berry of Marietta; a daughter, Stephany Berry of Marietta; two brothers, Gary Berry and Ray Berry, both of Kingsport; a sister, Terri Garber of Kingsport; his stepfather, Bill Williams of Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 8 p.m. in Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel in Elizabethton, TN. The Rev. Paul Shaffer will officiate. Graveside services will be Monday at 11 a.m. in Morrell Cemetery in Bluff City. Everyone will meet at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home to go in procession to the cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday in Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Memorial & Honor Program-F, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 9, 2000
BISHOP, ELLIS C. Ellis C. Bishop, 53, of 331 Dearstone Private Drive, Bristol, TN, died Friday, March 31, 2000, at his home. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, a son of the late Lewis and Eva Bishop and a member of Charity Pentecostal Tabernacle and also attended True Faith Tabernacle. Surviving are his wife, Faye Bishop; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Tommy (Michelle) Salley of Blountville; two sisters, Mrs. Jimmy (Peggy) Epperson and Mrs. Rex (Renee) Gragg, both of Bristol TN; two brothers, Marvin Bishop and Randall Bishop, both of Bristol TN; two step-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in True Faith Tabernacle. The Revs. Jess Neal and Richard Hale will officiate. Burial will be in Dishner Family Cemetery. Among survivors is a sister-in-law, Linda "Denny" Bishop of Bristol TN. Pallbearers will be Dan Shipley, Darren Honeycutt, Rick Carrier, Ray Dearstone, Dustin Salley, Tommy Salley, Darrel Epperson and Bobby White. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Matt Gangwer, Wiley Tallman, Eric Tallman, Stan Cooper, John Kirk and Charles Kendrick. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 2, 2000
BLAYLOCK, HENRY J. "TOM" Henry J. "Tom" Blaylock, 70, of 1704 Paperville Road, Bristol, TN., died Tuesday, April 11, 2000, at his home. He was a son of the late Farris Oliver and Georgia Mac Harkleroad Blaylock. He was a water well driller and attended Cornerstone Freewill Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of American Legion Post 145. Surviving are his wife, Glenna "Jackie" Blaylock; five daughters, Margaret Casey, Betty Edwards, Abby Stapleton, Mary Ann Gross and Rachel Rosenbalm, all of Bristol Tennessee; two sons, Jeffrey F. Blaylock of Wake Forest, NC, and Thomas W. Blaylock of Bristol TN; four sisters, Lois Whitaker, Jane Helbert, Gladys Carter and Shirley Gray; seven brothers, Farris O. "Bud" Blaylock, Bill Blaylock, Allen Blaylock, Lyle Blaylock, Howard Blaylock, Harry Blaylock and Dan Blaylock; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in Cornerstone Freewill Baptist Church by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Gary Rowlette and Jeffrey Blaylock will officiate. Burial will be in Shipley Cemetery. Mr. Blaylock was also preceded in death by two sisters, JoAnn Capps and Mary Crowe; and a brother, Paul Blaylock. Pallbearers will be Preston Stapleton, Tim Gross, Randy Rosenbalm, Michael Almany, Michael Otey, Jack Callahan, James McGuire and Mark Roskos. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 13, 2000
BLEVINS, EARNEST A. ELIZABETHTON -- Earnest A. Blevins, 73, of 1261 Bristol Highway, died Monday, April 3, 2000, in Johnson City Medical Center. He was born in Bristol Virginia, a son of the late John and Bell Lilly Blevins. He was a member of Chinquapin Grove Baptist Church and attended Biltmore Baptist Church. He participated in the B & K Community Center. He was a former employee of Bemberg Industries, a carpenter and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in Okinawa and Korea. Surviving are his wife, Mary Sue Glover Blevins; a sister, Ollie Shipley of Elizabethton; his stepmother, Mary Helbert of Elizabethton; a half-sister, Armetta Blevins of Bristol; two nieces; and six nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel. The Revs. Mark Grubbs, Jerry Hall and Stephen Hensley will officiate. Music will be by Gwyn Bartley, soloist. Graveside services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Everyone will meet at 10:25 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home to go in procession to the cemetery. Mr. Blevins was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Nell Hawk; two brothers, Gleason and Henry Blevins; and four infant sons. Pallbearers will be John Snavely, Joe Hart, Don Williams, Don Hardin, Ralph Morris, Gary Walden, David Walden and Sherman Hartley. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home or any time at the residence. Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 5, 2000
BULLOCK, ERNEST PRESTON Ernest Preston Bullock, 80, of 523 Carter St., Bristol, Va., died Saturday, April 15, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Sullivan County, a son of the late Henry A. and Mary Flora Feathers Bullock, and had lived most of his life in Bristol. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and was retired from Overnite Transportation Co. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church and a former member of the Bristol Virginia School Board. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Imogene McCracken Bullock; a daughter, Patty B. Hurley of Bristol; two sons, Scott Allen Bullock of Bristol and Stephen Wayne Bullock of Jacksonville, FL; a brother, Earl E. Bullock of Blountville; nine grandchildren; and two nieces. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum in Mountain View Cemetery. The Rev. Orlando Salazar will officiate. Among survivors are daughters-in-law Connie K. Bullock and Carol A. Bullock; and son-in-law Charles Hurley. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to Trinity United Methodist Church, 320 Carter St., Bristol, VA 24201, or Central Presbyterian Church, 301 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 17, 2000
BULLOCK, ERNEST PRESTON Funeral services for Ernest Preston Bullock will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum in Mountain View Cemetery. The Rev. Orlando Salazar will officiate. Mr. Bullock, 80, of 523 Carter St., Bristol, VA, died Saturday, April 15, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Memorial contributions may be sent to Trinity United Methodist Church, 320 Carter St., Bristol, VA 24201, or Central Presbyterian Church, 301 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 18, 2000
CAMPBELL, DOROTHY NELL Dorothy Nell Campbell, 66, of Bristol Virginia died Tuesday, April 25, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Bristol and lived in the area most of her life. She was a former employee of Gordon Garment with 22 years of service and had been a homemaker for the past 17 years. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Billy E. Campbell; two sons, Kevin W. Campbell and Steve Campbell, both of Bristol Virginia; a sister, Edna Utsman of Bristol Tennessee; four brothers, Carl Wagner of Bristol Tennessee, Kyle Wagner of Bristol Virginia, Wayne Wagner of Blountville and Jack Wagner of Knoxville; two granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Austin Cook will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Among survivors are granddaughters Brittany Campbell and Amber Dawn Campbell. Pallbearers will be Jason Sullivan, Gale Lynn Sullivan, Clarence Branson, Rick Dunham and Max Jarrin. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 26, 2000
CAMPBELL, DOROTHY NELL Funeral services for Dorothy Nell Campbell will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Austin Cook will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Campbell, 66, of Bristol Virginia, died Tuesday, April 25, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be Jason Sullivan, Gale Lynn Sullivan, Clarence Branson, Rick Dunham and Max Jarrin. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 27, 2000
CARRIER, ROBERT J. Robert J. Carrier, 67, of Bristol Virginia died Tuesday, April 18, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. He was born in Macey Springs, VA, a son of the late Landon Carrier and Clara Tyree. He had lived in the Bristol area for 40 years and was the former owner and operator of Carrier's Tree Service. He was a member of Open Door Baptist Church and the Senior Citizen Church Group. Surviving are his wife, Catherine Davis Carrier; a daughter, Peggy C. Phipps of Bristol TN; a son, Robert A. "Hambone" Carrier of Bristol; a stepdaughter, Sandra Baker Jones of Bristol TN; three stepsons, Gary Baker and David Baker, both of Bristol TN, and Curtis Riner of Castlewood, VA; four brothers, Paul Carrier of South Pittsburg, TN, and Billy Shaffer, Lonnie Shaffer and Tommy Shaffer, all of Kingsport; four sisters, Dorothy Hutchins, Peggy Rice, Susie Bowers and Barbara Flannagan, all of Kingsport; and nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Thomas Thacker will officiate. Graveside services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery. Among survivors are grandchildren Joseph W. Phipps, Robbie Carrier, Micah Carrier, Becky Carrier, Landon Jodavid Carrier, Justin Jones, Forrest Baker, Deborah Funk and Dalton Riner; uncles Richard "June" Wright and Cecil Wright; and aunt Laura Vermillion. Mr. Carrier had played in various bluegrass bands in the area. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff and volunteers at Wellmont Hospice House. Honorary pallbearers will be Wilkey Welch, Milton Staubus, Dana Ray Holtsclaw, Gerald Church, Raymond Jones, Wilburn Cadle, Luther Pennington, Lester Murray, Gene Boyd, Curtis "Jim" Davis Jr., Rick Carrier, Jack Lewis and all of his bluegrass friends. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday 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 APR 19, 2000
CARRIER, ROBERT J. Graveside services for Robert J. Carrier will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. Carrier, 67, of Bristol Virginia died Tuesday, April 18, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. Honorary pallbearers will be Wilkey Welch, Milton Staubus, Dana Ray Holtsclaw, Gerald Church, Raymond Jones, Wilburn Cadle, Luther Pennington, Lester Murray, Gene Boyd, Curtis "Jim" Davis Jr., Rick Carrier, Jack Lewis and all of his bluegrass friends. 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 APR 20, 2000
COLE, KATHERINE CARNAHAN Katherine Carnahan Cole, 91, of 510 Godsey Road, Bristol, TN, died Wednesday, April 19, 2000, in NHC of Bristol. She was born in Washington County, VA, and was a member of Anderson Street United Methodist Church. Surviving are a twin daughter, Patsy Cole of Bristol TN; a sister, Mrs. Reece Hutchings of Fort Wayne, IN; two granddaughters, Patricia Adamson of Jacksonville, Fla., and Barbara Mims of Green Cove Springs, FL; a grandson, Donald B. Cole of Warner Robbins, GA; eight great-grandchildren; and a great-great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 7 p.m. in Anderson Street United Methodist Church. The Rev. Jerry Fleenor will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. Graveside services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Cole was preceded in death by a twin daughter, Peggy Cole of Bristol; and a son, Robert H. Cole of Jacksonville. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 20, 2000
COLE, KATHERINE CARNAHAN Funeral services for Katherine Carnahan Cole will be conducted Friday at 7 p.m. in Anderson Street United Methodist Church. The Rev. Jerry Fleenor will officiate. The family will receive friends following the service at the church. Graveside services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Cole, 91, of 510 Godsey Road, Bristol, TN, died Wednesday, April 19, 2000, in NHC of Bristol. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 21, 2000
COLLIER, WILLIAM GLENN "NED" BLUFF CITY -- William Glenn "Ned" Collier, 72, of 392 Possum Creek Road, died Friday, April 28, 2000, in James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Mountain Home, TN. He was born and raised in Powell Valley in Wise County, VA, a son of the late Robert and Jennie Collier. He lived in Bristol and Bluff City for the past 32 years. Collier was a retired Marine gunnery sergeant, spending 20 years on active duty and 10 years in the reserves. He served two tours of duty in the Vietnam War and two tours of duty in the Korean War, and was awarded the Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnam Campaign Medal, National Defense Service Medal, Rifle Marksman Badge and at least seven Good Conduct Medals. He retired from the military in 1978. Surviving are two sisters, Ruth Collier Whitaker of Bristol Tennessee and Bernice Collier Roberts of Wise; and several nieces and nephew. A service will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in The National Cemetery in Mountain Home. The Rev. James Norris will officiate. Mr. Collier was also preceded in death by five brothers, Manuel, Ellis, Paul, Noah and Edward; and five sisters, Gladys C. Robinson, Hazel C. Bishop, Gertrude C. Pituch, Lillian Collier and Thelma Collier. Snyder's Funeral Home in Gray, Tenn., is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 29, 2000
CUDDY, CORA MAE Funeral services for Cora Mae Cuddy will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in North Bristol Baptist Church. The Rev. Eric Godfrey will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Cuddy, 94, of 1125 Windsor Ave., Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, April 25, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, a daughter of David and Elizabeth Arnold and the widow of Joe S. Cuddy. She was a retired manager with the Big Ben Store and a member of North Bristol Baptist Church. Surviving are her son, Homer Cuddy of Franklin, NC; two half sisters, Panzy Marion of Bristol Virginia, Catherine Baumgardner of Columbia, SC; a half brother, Bradley Lewis of Bristol TN; and a granddaughter. Among survivors is granddaughter Dr. Mary E. Cuddy. Pallbearers will be Marvin Hensley, Wilber Hill, Bob Shuttle, Claude Carr, Mack Hartsock, Ron Bellamy, Roy Rachel Jr. and Charlie Rotenberry. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Dye, Jimmy Nunez, Roger Stevens, Ed Liverman, Luther Morgan, Kevin Meade, Billy Morrison, Wayne Morris and George Smallwood. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Akard Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 27, 2000
CUDDY, CORA MAE Funeral services for Cora Mae Cuddy will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in North Bristol Baptist Church. The Rev. Eric Godfrey will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Cuddy, 94, of 1125 Windsor Ave., Bristol, Tenn., died Tuesday, April 25, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be Marvin Hensley, Wilber Hill, Bob Shuttle, Claude Carr, Mack Hartsock, Ron Bellamy, Roy Rachel Jr. and Charlie Rotenberry. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Dye, Jimmy Nunez, Roger Stevens, Ed Liverman, Luther Morgan, Kevin Meade, Billy Morrison, Wayne Morris and George Smallwood. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 28,2000
CUNNINGHAM, BOB V. Bob V. Cunningham, 58, of Bristol TN, died Thursday, April 13, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol, a son of the late Howard and Louise Thomas Cunningham, was a graduate of Bristol Virginia High School and attended Northeast State Technical Institute. He was employed with Bristol Steel and Iron Works for 20 years and with Holston Steel for seven years. He attended Walnut Hill Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife, Sue B. Cunningham; a daughter, Kim Cunningham of Bristol TN; a son, Scott Cunningham of Bristol TN; a sister, Judy Diltz of Bristol VA; a brother, Carl Cunningham of Bristol VA; a granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum in Glenwood Cemetery by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Rev. Edward Crook and Dr. Kyle Barr will officiate. Entombment will follow. Mr. Cunningham was also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Utt. Among survivors are daughter-in-law Amy Cunningham; sister-in-law Peggy Cunningham; brother-in-law Phil Diltz; special niece Beth Roberts; special nephew Darrin Maiden; and a special aunt and uncle, Virginia and J. Clifford Leonard. Honorary pallbearers will be Kevin Morrell, John Seneker, Randal Hodges, Kyle Blaylock, Dale Olear and Louis Osborne. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 15, 2000
DEMOREST, KENNETH R. Kenneth R. Demorest, 94, of Bristol Tennessee died Sunday, April 9, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. He was born in Brooklyn, NY, a son of the late William Albert and Lula Belle MacCormick Demorest. He had lived in Bristol since 1971. He retired from West Veco Paper Co. in 1971 after 46 years of service, was of the Protestant faith and a member of the Elks Lodge. Surviving are his wife, Clara M. Demorest; three daughters, Patricia Mason Coffey of Salinas, CA, Penny Karen Major of Bristol TN and Pamela Ann Berkemeier of Jupiter, FL; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a niece. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Private burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Among survivors is a niece Joan Ellison of Long Island, NY In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Wellmont Hospice, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620, or a favorite charity. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. HERALD COURIER APR 10, 2000
DOWELL, JOHN HENRY Funeral services for John Henry Dowell will be conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Eric Godfrey will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. Dowell, 80, of 1408 Norway St., Bristol, Va., died Friday, April 28, 2000, at home. Pallbearers will be Zack Burnette, Bill Burnette, Robbie Turner, Paul Litton, Bud Turner and Chris Lancaster. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER, APR 30, 2000
DOWELL, JOHN HENRY John Henry Dowell, 80, of 1408 Norway St., Bristol, VA., died Friday, April 28, 2000, at home. He was born in Mendota, VA., a son of Catherine Odle Dowell and Will Dowell. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II, a member of VFW Patton Crosswhite Post 6975 and King Masonic Lodge. He was a member of North Bristol Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Bess Litton Dowell; a son, John Jeffery Dowell of Mount Airy, NC; a granddaughter, Shasta Dowell of Mount Airy; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Eric Godfrey will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Among survivors are daughter-in-law Caprice Dowell of Mount Airy. Pallbearers will be Zack Burnette, Bill Burnette, Robbie Turner, Paul Litton, Bud Turner and Chris Lancaster. Mr. Dowell was an avid baseball fan. He was loved by his family and nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday in Akard Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 29, 2000
DOWELL, JOHN HENRY Funeral services for John Henry Dowell will be conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Eric Godfrey will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. Dowell, 80, of 1408 Norway St., Bristol, Va., died Friday, April 28, 2000, at home. Pallbearers will be Zack Burnette, Bill Burnette, Robbie Turner, Paul Litton, Bud Turner and Chris Lancaster. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER, APR 30, 2000
ELLIS, SHIRLEY CATHERINE BLUFF CITY -- Shirley Catherine Ellis, 65, of 196 Old Thomas Bridge Road died Thursday, April 20, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was born in Trafford, PA, had lived most of her life in Hardford County, MD, and moved to the Bluff City area last year. She was a factory worker, of the Baptist faith and the widow of Dean Ellis. Surviving are two daughters, Sandra Suisse of Roscommon, MI, and Sherry Otey of Bluff City; two sons, William Ellis of Rogersville, TN., and Ricky Joe Ellis of Hanover, PA; a sister, Linda Moon of York, PA; two brothers, John Moon and Billy Moon, both of Pennsylvania; six grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Ellis was also preceded in death by a son, Michael Ellis; and a daughter, Debra Carden. The body has been cremated. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 21, 2000
FEATHERS, SARAH LEONA Funeral services for Sarah Leona Feathers will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home in Bristol, TN. Mrs. Feathers, 93, died Wednesday, April 19, 2000, in Brookhaven Healthcare Center in Kingsport. She was born in Damascus, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Zachariah Gilliland. She was the widow of Roy Feathers. Surviving are a grandson, Gary R. Odum of Bluff City; two great-grandsons, Gary R. Odum Jr. of Kingsport and Keys Odum of Bristol Virginia. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 21, 2000
FEATHERS, SARAH LEONA Funeral services for Sarah Leona Feathers will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home in Bristol, Tenn. Mrs. Feathers, 93, died Wednesday, April 19, 2000, in Brookhaven Healthcare Center in Kingsport. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 23, 2000
FLICK, ANDREW DOUGLAS "SONNY" Jr. Andrew Douglas "Sonny" Flick Jr., 57, died Wednesday, April 5, 2000, in High Point, NC. He was born in Bristol Virginia, a son of Jane Owen Flick and the late Andrew Douglas Flick. He was a graduate of Bristol Tennessee High School and the University of North Carolina at Greensboro. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club and participated in politics. He was the former manager of Davidson County, NC, and of the Presbyterian faith. Surviving, besides his mother, are his wife, Mary Anne Flick; a daughter, Sally Jones of Charleston, SC; two sons, Andrew Douglas Flick III of High Point and Robert Flick of Charleston; two stepchildren, Andrea Leonard and Chip Leonard, both of Bristol Tennessee; three sisters, Patsy Pearce of Peach Tree City, Ga., Elaine Edwards of Bristol TN and Wayne Schmitt of Albion, IN; a brother, Jim Flick of Kernersville, NC; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Rev. Rick Light will officiate. Burial will be in Shipley Cemetery. Among survivors are grandchildren Heather and Sydney Flick and Illa and Benjamin Jones; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Friday in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Special Olympics or any hospice organization. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 7, 2000
FLICK, ANDREW DOUGLAS "SONNY" Jr. Funeral services for Andrew Douglas
"Sonny" Flick Jr. will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in the chapel of
Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Rev. Rick Light will officiate. Burial will be in Shipley
Cemetery. Mr. Flick, 57, died Wednesday, April 5, 2000, in High Point, NC. Pallbearers
will be Dave Walker, Clyde Keeter, Matt Hill, John Owen, Don Flick and Fred Flick.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Special Olympics or any
hospice organization.
Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 8,
2000
FORBUSH, DOROTHY BURNETTE Dorothy Burnette Forbush, 80, of Bristol VA died Tuesday, April 4, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Bristol VA, a daughter of the late Henry D. and Alma Trinkle Wilson. She had lived in Fredericksburg, VA, several years before returning to Bristol. She was employed many years as a hairdresser. She was a member of McIver Memorial Presbyterian Church and the widow of Sherman Forbush. Surviving are two granddaughters, Kim Burnette of Knoxville and Lisa Wilhoit of Johnson City; two great-granddaughters, Ali Onks and Sarah Wilhoit, both of Johnson City; four nieces; and three nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. at the graveside in Susong Cemetery by Blevins Funeral Home. The Rev. David Charlton will officiate. Mrs. Forbush was also preceded in death by a son, Herby Burnette. Among survivors is daughter-in-law Jean Burnette of Bristol Virginia. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Blevins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to McIver Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1900 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201 or to a charity of choice. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 5, 2000
FORBUSH, DOROTHY BURNETTE Funeral services for Dorothy Burnette Forbush will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. at the graveside in Susong Cemetery by Blevins Funeral Home. The Rev. David Charlton will officiate. Mrs. Forbush, 80, of Bristol Virginia died Tuesday, April 4, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to McIver Memorial Presbyterian Church, 1900 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201 or to a charity of choice. Blevins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 6, 2000
GARRETT, MAMIE PENDERGRASS PEACHTREE CITY, GA -- Mamie Pendergrass Garrett, 96, died Monday, April 17, 2000, in Southland Nursing Home in Peachtree City. She was born in Washington County, VA, a daughter of the late James Robert and Virginia Hughes Pendergrass. She was a member of Central Presbyterian Church in Princeton, KY., and the widow of George W. Garrett. Surviving are six daughters, Helen Arnold of Danville, VA., Edna Mitchell of Columbia, SC, Beula Brock of Pensacola, FL, Shirley Tatum of Stone Mountain, Betty Strickland of Sharpsburg and Thelma Icenhour of Douglasville; a sister, Nell Garrett of Bluff City, TN; 16 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 11:30 a.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Gary Soop will officiate. Burial will be in Knollkreg Cemetery in Abingdon. Pallbearers will be Larry Mitchell, Keith Cochran, Wayne Garrett, Danny Garrett, Roger Combs, Kevin Garrett and David Smith. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Akard Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 19, 2000
GARRETT, MAMIE PENDERGRASS PEACHTREE CITY, GA -- Funeral services for Mamie Pendergrass Garrett will be conducted Thursday at 11:30 a.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Gary Soop will officiate. Burial will be in Knollkreg Cemetery in Abingdon. Mrs. Garrett, 96, died Monday, April 17, 2000, in Southland Nursing Home in Peachtree City. Pallbearers will be Larry Mitchell, Keith Cochran, Wayne Garrett, Danny Garrett, Roger Combs, Kevin Garrett and David Smith. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 20, 2000
GATES, SILAS B. DR. Dr. Silas B. Gates, 83, died Thursday in Hillside Manor in Kingsport. He was born in Ardmore, Ala., a son of the late Charles Stephen and Dera Dungee Gates. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a graduate of Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine and a life member of the Auburn Alumni Association. Before retiring, he had practiced veterinary medicine in Bristol for 54 years. He was a member of the Rotary Club of Bristol, Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association and First Presbyterian Church. Surviving are a son, Stephen M. Gates of Bristol TN; a brother, Wendell Gates of Piney Flats; twin granddaughters, Katie and Kellie Gates; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of First Presbyterian Church by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Rev. Gordon Turnbull will officiate. Burial will be in Shelby Hills Cemetery with military graveside rites by VFW Post 6975 Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be Harold Rutherford, Dell Gates, Bill Hallum, Ed Barner, Lou Mattison and John Vann. Honorary pallbearer will be Wendell Gates. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sunday in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to First Presbyterian Church, 701 Florida Ave., Bristol, TN 37620, or the Alzheimer’s Association, 207 N. Boone St., Suite 1050, Johnson City, TN 37604. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 8, 2000
GORLEY, JEAN MORRISON Roberta Jean Morrison Gorley, 64, of 819 East Mary St., Bristol, VA, died Wednesday, April 12, 2000, at her home. She was a native of Russell County and had lived in the Bristol area most of her life. She was a homemaker, and was of the Baptist faith. She was the widow of Charles Gorley Jr. Surviving are three daughters, Nancy Kirk of Blountville, Peggy Holman of Bristol TN, and Helen Greer of the home; two sons, Jimmy "Jimbo" Gorley of the home and Robert Gorley of Waverly, VA; two sisters, Dorothy Gorley of Bristol VA and Ann Bain of Smithville, TN; four brothers, Dean Morrison of Bristol VA, Howard Morrison of Elizabethton, Jerry Morrison of Roanoke and Bert Morrison of Mohnton, PA; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Donald White and Jack Cox will officiate. Burial will be in Rooty Branch Cemetery. Mrs. Gorley was preceded in death by a daughter, Betty Sue Osborne, and a son, Donald Amos Gorley. Special thanks to a special niece, Linda Warren, for her loving care given to Mrs. Gorley. Pallbearers will be Ronald Warren, Jessie Parks, Dale Rice, Allen Vaughn, Clyde Chapman and Jackie Canter. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 14, 2000
GORLEY, JEAN MORRISON Funeral services for Roberta Jean Morrison Gorley will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Donald White and Jack Cox will officiate. Burial will be in Rooty Branch Cemetery. Mrs. Gorley, 64, of 819 East Mary St., Bristol, Va., died Wednesday, April 12, 2000, at her home. Pallbearers will be Ronald Warren, Jessie Parks, Dale Rice, Allen Vaughn, Clyde Chapman and Jackie Canter. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 15, 2000
GREEN, WILLIAM D. "DON" William D. "Don" Green, 69, of 426 Old Abingdon Highway, Bristol, VA, died Tuesday, April 25, 2000, in Johnson City Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol. He was a son of the late Fred F. Sr. and Elsie Booher Green and a 1951 graduate of Virginia High School. He was a member of Shelby Masonic Lodge 162 and Jericho Shrine Temple. He was a retired self-employed mechanic and was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are his wife, Camella Stout Green; two daughters, Karen Collins of Seattle and Diane Burke of Chilhowie; a son, Don Green II of Roan Mountain, TN; a sister, Mary Alice Bishop of Mosheim, TN; three brothers, Lowell Green, Charlie Green and Fred Green, all of Bristol; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 8:30 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Dennis Burnette and Gary Knapp will officiate. Burial will be Friday at 2 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery. Among survivors are grandchildren, John David Collins, Christopher Collins, Toni Burke, Sherri Burke and Kandi Burke. Honorary pallbearers will be his special friends. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel, where a Masonic memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. by Shelby Masonic Lodge 162. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 27, 2000
GREEN, WILLIAM D. "DON" Graveside services for William D. "Don" Green will be Friday at 2 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. Green, 69, of 426 Old Abingdon Highway, Bristol, VA, died Tuesday, April 25, 2000, in Johnson City Medical Center. Honorary pallbearers will be his special friends. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 28,2000
GRIFFIN, ISA JEWEL CLARK Isa Jewel Clark Griffin, 72, formerly of 23rd Street, Bristol, TN, died Wednesday, April 26, 2000, in Greystone Healthcare Center. A lifelong resident of the Bristol area, Mrs. Griffin was a daughter of the late Gilbert N. and Lula M. Whitaker Clark. She was a housewife, a member of First Freewill Baptist Church and the widow of Virgil Griffin. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Roy (Carolyn G.) Cox of Bristol TN, and Martha Griffin of Greenville, TN; two sisters, Illo Feathers of Blountville and Elsie Denton of Johnson City; three brothers, John Clark of Telford, TN and James Clark and Jerry Clark, both of Johnson City; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at the graveside in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. The Revs. Darrell Pickle and Jess Neal will officiate. Among survivors are grandchildren Nathan Cox and Madison Cox. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 27, 2000
GRIFFIN, ISA JEWEL CLARK Funeral services for Isa Jewel Clark Griffin will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at the graveside in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. The Revs. Darrell Pickle and Jess Neal will officiate. Mrs. Griffin, 72, formerly of 23rd Street, Bristol, Tenn., died Wednesday, April 26, 2000, in Greystone Healthcare Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 28,2000
GRIFFIN, MARY FAYE JOHNSON CITY -- Mary Faye Griffin, 73, of 803 East Maple, died Wednesday, April 26, 2000, in Johnson City Medical Center. She was born in Konnarock, VA, a daughter of the late Harrison and Flossie Blevins Griffin. She was a member of Piney Flats Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are a brother, Roy Griffin of Indiana; three sisters, Betty Cox of Blountville, and Ada Curtis and Katrina Bawgus, both of Johnson City; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. in Tri-City Memory Gardens by Tetrick Funeral Home Bluff City Chapel. The Rev. Delbert Storie will officiate. Those who wish to attend the graveside services are requested to meet at the cemetery at 9:50 a.m. Mrs. Griffin was also preceded in death by three brothers; and three sisters. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel or other times at the residence. Tetrick Funeral Home Bluff City Chapel is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 28,2000
HATHAWAY, FLOYD IRVING ABINGDON -- Floyd Irving Hathaway, 81, of 18067 Eric Lane, died Saturday, April 15, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born in New Jersey, a son of the late William and Annie Hathaway, and had lived in the Bristol area for around 20 years. He was retired from Tasty Baking Co., was a member of Euclid Mason Lodge 136 and Beaver View Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Lillian S. Hathaway; two daughters, Hope Elizabeth LeFrancis of Chester, NJ, and Bonnie L. McCarthy of Allendale, NJ; three sons, Ronald S. Hathaway of Newark, NJ, Russell F. Hathaway of Abingdon and Robert W. Hathaway of Jonesville, VA; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Roy Yelton will officiate. Graveside services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. Hathaway was also preceded in death by a sister, Edith Hathaway. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert William Hathaway, Russell Floyd Hathaway, Ronald Shelley Hathaway, Robert McCarthy and Robert LeFrancis. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday prior to the service in Weaver Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Beaverview Baptist Church, 139 Beverview Drive, Bristol, VA. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 17, 2000
HAYDEN, KENNETH WAYNE Kenneth Wayne Hayden, 65, of Fort Shelby Apartments, Bristol, TN, died Wednesday, April 12, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and a son of the late Frank D. and Bessie Lee McCracken Hayden. He was retired from Twin City Iron and Metal and a member of Mount Lebanon Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Pamela D. Stanton of Bristol Tennessee and Paula D. Simmons of Bristol Virginia; two sons, Roger W. Hayden of Bristol TN and Gary T. Hayden of Bristol VA; six sisters, Gladys Cole, Margaret Leonard, Alta Handy, Ethel Widener, Pearl Stevens and Dorothy Taylor; three brothers, Armin "Windy" Hayden, Carl Hayden and Page Hayden; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Les Ketron and Lester MacKinnon will officiate. Burial will be in High Point Cemetery. Among survivors are former wife Doris A. Whited; and special friends Pauline Burke and Phyllis Akers. Pallbearers will be nephews. 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 a daughter, Pamela Stanton, 472 Peoples Road, Bristol, TN. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 13, 2000
HELMS, LEONARD A. Leonard A. Helms, 80, of Bristol Tennessee, died Monday, April 17, 2000, in Cambridge House. He was born in Meadows of Dan, VA was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a truck mechanic for many years. He attended Faith Baptist Church. Surviving are two sisters, Zettie Martin of Meadows of Dan and Reva Knowles of Danville, VA; and three brothers, John Helms of Meadows of Dan and Calvin Helms and Bennett Helms, both of Baltimore. Services will be held Monday in Meadows of Dan. Information courtesy of Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 21, 2000
HICKS, JOHN J. BLOUNTVILLE -- John J. Hicks, 73, died Thursday, April 6, 2000, in Johnson City Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County, TN, and a son of the late John James and Erlie Whitaker Hicks. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and retired from Alley's Chrysler-Plymouth Center in 1990. He was of the Methodist faith. Surviving are his wife, Betty Tipton Hicks; two daughters, Tonia Michelle H. Lane of Fargo, ND, and Pamela Kay H. Dancy of Bristol TN; a stepson, Douglas Denton of Frankfort, KY; a sister, Della H. Hunt of Bristol TN; two brothers, Jess Hicks of Bristol TN and Coy Hicks of Bluff City; three grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 1 p.m. in Blevins Funeral Home Chapel in Bristol Virginia. The Revs. Phil Kestner and Steve Brown will officiate. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park with military graveside rites by the Honor Guard of Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975. Mr. Hicks was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. He loved gardening, deer hunting, the mountains and out-of-doors. Pallbearers will be Vince Dancy, Bob Huffman, Gary Hunt, Johnny Clark, Henry Clark, Jim Hicks, Don Hicks and James Fleenor. Honorary pallbearers will be Gene Strouth, Tim Strouth, Matt Strouth, Dr. Robert Taylor, J. D. Edwards, Sam Morrell, Danny Spears and Tracey Mowdy. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday in Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 8, 2000
HICKS, RALPH J. Jr. KNOXVILLE -- Ralph J. Hicks Jr., 74, formerly of Vallejo, CA, died Monday, April 17, 2000, in Brakebill Nursing Home. He was a son of the late Ralph J. Hicks Sr. and Lennis Osborne Hicks. He was a charter member of Virginia Avenue Baptist Church in Bristol, TN, and retired from the U.S. Air Force. He was a member of Knoxville Elks Club, Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion and commander and post commander of Benicia Post. He was a life member of the Military Order of the Cooties, Disabled American Veterans and the Air Force Association. Surviving are three sons, James Hicks, Alan Hicks and Donald Hicks; a daughter, Sharen Schrock; four sisters, Mary E. Hicks, Betty Cate Clapp, Doris Newsome and Lois VanderVliet; and four grandchildren. Graveside military services will be conducted Thursday in Glenwood Cemetery by Weaver Funeral Home of Knoxville. Family and friends will meet at 1:45 p.m. Thursday at the cemetery. Mr. Hicks was also preceded in death by two sisters, Beatrice Hunt and Helen Carrico; and a brother, Robert B. Hicks. Among survivors are daughters-in-law Cindy Hicks and Erin Hicks; son-in-law Tim Schrock; and grandchildren Akeyla, Adrian and Alan Jr., and Jaden Schrock. Friends may call from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home in Knoxville. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 19, 2000
HOLMES, C. T. Jr. GULF BREEZE, Fla. -- C. T. Holmes Jr., 70, died Thursday, April 13, 2000, in Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, FL. He was born in Glade Spring, a son of the late Coy and Maude Holmes, had lived in the Bristol and Johnson City areas, and was a graduate of Virginia High School and East Tennessee State University, where he earned his bachelor of science degree. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Korean War, a retired employee of Sears in their Gray, TN, facility and a member of United Methodist Church in Gulf Breeze. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Watson Holmes; two sons, Daniel Holmes and Mark Holmes, both of Atlanta; a sister, Jo Ann Moretz of Bristol Virginia; and four grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday at 3 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery. Among survivors are grandchildren Patrick, Madelene, Andrew and Luke. There will be no formal viewing or visitation in the funeral home. Akard Funeral Home of Bristol is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 15, 2000
HOLMES, C. T. GULF BREEZE, FL -- Graveside services for C. T. Holmes will be conducted Tuesday at 3 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery. The Rev. James Shaffer will officiate. Mr. Holmes, 70, died Thursday, April 13, 2000, in Baptist Hospital in Pensacola, Fla. There will be no formal viewing or visitation in the funeral home. Akard Funeral Home of Bristol is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 17, 2000
HORRELL, LOUISE EDWARDS GREENWOOD, SC -- Louise Edwards Horrell, 94, formerly of 924 Maryland Ave., Holston Hall Apartments, Bristol, TN, died Thursday, April 6, 2000, in Wesley Commons Health Care Center in Greenwood. She was born in London, KY, a daughter of the late Bert and Anna Osborne Edwards. She was owner and manager of Holston Hall Apartments. She was the widow of John Lester Horrell and a member of State Street United Methodist Church. She attended Sue Bennett School in London. Surviving are a sister, Carol E. Fried of Hollywood, FL; a niece; and four nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 4 p.m. in State Street United Methodist Church in Bristol VA by Akard Funeral Home of Bristol TN. The Rev. Dr. Fred Dearing will officiate. Private burial will be Monday in A.R. Dyche Cemetery in London. Among survivors are niece Ann Louise Dwort of Finksburg, MD; nephews William P. "Bill" Eaton Jr., of Greenwood, Lee E. Eaton of Sea Ranch Lakes, FL, Hal Fried of Hollywood, FL; and Bert Edwards of Houston. The family will receive friends from 3:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday in the church parlor prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to State Street United Methodist Church, 300 W. Valley Drive, Bristol, VA 24201. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 8, 2000
JONES, LORENA S. PINEY FLATS -- Lorena S. Jones, 78, of 521 Geisler Road died Saturday, April 8, 2000, in Johnson City Medical Center. She was born in Sullivan County, a daughter of the late Caleb and Elizabeth Lingerfelt Sigman. She was a homemaker, of the Baptist faith and the widow of Charles R. Jones. Surviving are four daughters, Brenda Malone of Bluff City, Linda Wright of Bristol TN, Ella Dalton of Sparta, NC, and Janice Carrier of Myrtle Beach, SC; four sons, Jeffrey Lyons, Caleb Lyons, Mac Lyons and Ralph Lyons, all of Bluff City; four sisters, Helen Richards, Ruby Nance and Nancy Lingerfelt, all of Bluff City, and Christine Sigman of Seattle; several stepchildren including Ab Jones of Kingsport; 15 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the graveside in Chinquapin Grove Cemetery by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Rev. Lee Clark will officiate. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Friends may call from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. HERALD COURIER APR 10, 2000
JONES, PAUL E. BLUFF CITY -- Funeral services for Paul E. Jones will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Shipley Cemetery with military honors by DAV Chapter 40. Mr. Jones, 52, of 252 Boyd Road, died Tuesday, April 18, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, a retired employee of Ball Corp. and a member of Sunrise Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Vietnam War. Surviving are his wife,, Lorraine Morrell Jones; a daughter, Mrs. Chris (Jennifer) Campbell of Jefferson City; a son, Charles A. Jones of the home; two sisters, Ruby Gross of Bristol TN and Louise Womack of Las Vegas, Nev.; two brothers, Jimmy Jones of Blountville and Oscar Jones of Bristol TN; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Danny Gross, Ken Keith, Johnny Campbell, Clayton Arnold, Bob Saddler, Paul Carlyle, Danny Blair and Kenny Carrier. Honorary pallbearers will be David Leonard, Dr. Sue Prill, the nursing staff of Wellmont Hospice House and friends at Ball Corp. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday 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 APR 20, 2000
JONES, PAUL E. BLUFF CITY -- Funeral services for Paul E. Jones will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Shipley Cemetery with military honors by DAV Chapter 40. Mr. Jones, 52, of 252 Boyd Road, died Tuesday, April 18, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. Pallbearers will be Danny Gross, Ken Keith, Johnny Campbell, Clayton Arnold, Bob Saddler, Paul Carlyle, Denny Blair and Kenny Carrier. Honorary pallbearers will be David Leonard, Dr. Sue Prill, the nursing staff of Wellmont Hospice House and friends at Ball Corp. 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 APR 21, 2000
KILGORE, ETHEL Ethel Kilgore, 76, of Bristol Nursing Home, died Thursday, April 27, 2000, in Bristol Nursing Home. A memorial service will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Glenwood Mausoleum. The Rev. Dave Charlton will officiate. Mrs. Kilgore was preceded in death by a daughter, Wilma Ann Ferguson, in 1959. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER, APR 30, 2000
KING, OLLIE FRANCES GRAHAM Ollie Frances Graham King of Bristol TN, died Thursday, April 13, 2000, in National Health Care Center. She was a native of Johnson County, TN, and a teacher for the Sullivan County School System at Cold Spring for many years. She was a member of Bellemont Presbyterian Church and was the widow of James Albert King. Surviving are a daughter, Judith Manis of Bristol TN; two sons, Wayne King of Bristol TN and Jim King of Knoxville; two sisters, Lucille Mosley of Blacksburg, VA, and Nancy Humphrey of Abingdon; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. William Costanzo will officiate. Committal services will be at 2 p.m. Saturday in Cold Spring Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday in Weaver Funeral Home before the chapel service. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 14, 2000
KING, OLLIE FRANCES GRAHAM Committal services for Ollie Frances Graham King will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Cold Spring Cemetery. Mrs. King, of Bristol Tennessee, died Thursday, April 13, 2000, in National Health Care Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
LATHAM, DAVID H. David H. Latham, 90, of 1613 Edgemont Ave., Bristol, TN, died Friday, April 21, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Abingdon. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, a retired employee of Big Jack Manufacturing and Gordon Garment Co. and a member of South Bristol United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Clara Strouth Latham; a son, Dale N. Latham of Bluff City; a daughter, Judy Burleson of Marion, NC; a sister, Ethel Garrett of Bristol Tennessee; a grandson; two granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Niles Kitzmiller will officiate. Graveside services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Shelby Hills Cemetery. Among survivors are daughter-in-law Maxine Latham of Bluff City; son-in-law Kenneth Burleson of Marion, NC; grandson Scott Latham; granddaughters Kristi Burleson-Dehart and Lisa Hall. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. before the chapel service Monday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 23, 2000
LINDAMOOD, MARGARET CHILDRESS Margaret Childress Lindamood, 84, formerly of Piney Flats and Bristol, died Saturday, April 8, 2000, in Cambridge House. She was a daughter of the late Charles L. and Mary Dakin Childress and a graduate of Bristol Tennessee High School. She was a former volunteer of the Bristol Memorial Hospital Auxiliary. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, the Frances Thomson Bible Class and Women of the Church. She was a former Cub Scout den mother and the widow of Howard C. Lindamood. Surviving are five nieces, Mary Elizabeth Harmon of Kingsport, Dorothy Rutherford of Estero, FL, Carolyn Craig and Jane Earp, both of Christiansburg, VA, and Anna Laura Stroud of Talbott, TN; and three nephews, C.W. Hatcher of Blountville, Tom Hatcher and Jim White, both of Bristol TN. Funeral services will be conducted Monday 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. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday in Akard Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to First Presbyterian Church, 701 Florida Ave., Bristol, TN 37620, or Healing Hands Health Center, 210 Memorial Drive, Bristol, TN 37620. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 9, 2000
LINDAMOOD, MARGARET CHILDRESS Funeral services for Margaret Childress Lindamood will be conducted Monday 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. Lindamood, 84, formerly of Piney Flats and Bristol, died Saturday, April 8, 2000, in Cambridge House. Pallbearers will be family and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to First Presbyterian Church, 701 Florida Ave., Bristol, TN 37620, or Healing Hands Health Center, 210 Memorial Drive, Bristol, TN 37620. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. HERALD COURIER APR 10, 2000
LUTTRELL, JAMES Funeral services for James "Jim" Luttrell will be
conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. in Blevins Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. W. Rand Forder will
officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery.
Mr. Luttrell, 86, of Bristol Virginia, died Thursday, April 6, 2000, in Wythe County
Community Hospital in Wytheville. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol and a son of the
late Richard and Martha Odle Luttrell. He was employed for many years with Grey's Hosiery
Mill. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Bristol Virginia and the widower of
Sharon Bishop Luttrell. Surviving are a son, Richard G. "Barney" Luttrell of
Ashland, OH; two granddaughters, Laura Bowie of Delaware, OH, and Becky Sheeks of Ashland;
seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Geordie
Freer, Jason Bowie, Aaron Sheeks and selected friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Frank
Sawyers, Jimmy Cook Jr., Jim Blevins and Casey Gerkin. The family will receive friends
from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Sunday prior to the service in Blevins Funeral Home. In lieu of
flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to First Baptist Church, 1 Virginia St.,
Bristol, VA 24201, or Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620. BRISTOL
HERALD COURIER APR 8, 2000
MAIDEN, DONALD LEE BLUFF CITY -- Donald Lee Maiden, 57, died Monday, April 3, 2000, at his home. He was born in Bristol VA, a son of Louise Maiden of Bristol Virginia and the late Bob Maiden. He was a former resident of Bristol VA, a graduate of Virginia High School and an employee of Bristol Compressors for 22 years. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Jeannie Maiden; a daughter, Beth Roberts of Blountville; two sons, Darrin Maiden of Bristol TN and Jason Belcher of the home; two sisters, Tish Robeson of Raleigh, NC, and Becki Chandler of Bristol VA; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday in Akard Funeral Home Chapel. Preacher Carl Young and Ernie Depew, minister, will officiate. Committal services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery Mausoleum. The Rev. Lester MacKinnon will officiate. Among survivors are five grandchildren, Charlie Roberts of Bristol VA, Sam Roberts and Rebecca Roberts, both of Blountville, Lindsey Maiden and Cody Maiden, both of Bristol TN; a daughter-in-law, Lisa Maiden; a son-in-law, David Roberts; a very special uncle, friend and caregiver, Bill Maiden of Bristol VA; and several aunts and uncles. Mr. Maiden's hobbies included fishing, NASCAR racing and Rock & Roll music. He was a loving parent, grandparent and husband, with many friends and co-workers who provided love and support during his illness. Pallbearers will be Archie Skeens, Barry Leonard, Rick Price, Mark Billings, Darrell Rowland and Ray Marshall. Honorary pallbearers will be Lori Roe, Dr. Sue Prill, Wendy Vogel, Cindy Wright, employees of Resistance Welding and Braising at Bristol Compressors, nephews Tyler and Travis Robeson, Matt Chandler and Chris Phipps. Memorials may be made to Ralph H. Hruban, M. D., John Hopkins Hospital, Department of Pathology, Meyer 7-181, 600 N. Wolfe St., Baltimore, MD 21287-6417. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 4, 200
MAIDEN, DONALD LEE BLUFF CITY -- Graveside services for Donald Lee Maiden will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery Mausoleum. The Rev. Lester MacKinnon will officiate. Donald Lee Maiden, 57, died Monday, April 3, 2000, at his home. Pallbearers will be Archie Skeens, Barry Leonard, Rick Price, Mark Billings, Darrell Rowland and Ray Marshall. Honorary pallbearers will be Lori Roe, Dr. Sue Prill, Wendy Vogel, Cindy Wright, employees of Resistance Welding and Braising at Bristol Compressors, nephews Tyler and Travis Robeson, Matt Chandler and Chris Phipps. Memorial contributions may be sent to John Hopkins Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund, c/o Dr. Ralph H. Hruban, Department of Pathology, Meyer 7-181, 600 N. Wolfe St., Baltimore, MD 21287-6417. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 5, 2000
MILES, ALEJANDRINA "GIGI" Montero Alejandrina "Gigi" Montero Miles, 61, of 227 Randolph St., Bristol, VA, died Tuesday, April 4, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was born in Sabana Seca, Puerto Rico, a daughter of Maria Montero of Sabana Seca. She was a homemaker and of the Catholic faith. Surviving, besides her mother, are her husband, David Miles; a son, Terry Miles of Walnut Creek, CA; three sisters, Emma Atkins of Eatonville, WA, Gloria Moser of Abingdon and Sylvia Worth of Sabana Seca; four brothers, Pepe Montero, Victor Montero, Benito Montero and Recardo Montero, all of Sabana Seca; and a granddaughter. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated Saturday at 10 a.m. in St. Anne's Catholic Church. The Rev. Thomas A. Ianucci will be the celebrant. Among survivors are granddaughter Sarah Miles of Walnut Creek; daughter-in-law Julie Miles of Walnut Creek; and three brothers-in-law Sam Atkins, Edward Moser and Charlie Worth. There will be no formal viewing or visitation in Akard Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 6, 2000
MINNICK, KATHLEEN PHILLIPPI STAUNTON, VA -- Kathleen Phillippi Minnick, 63, died Monday, April 24, 2000, in the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. She was born in Mountain City, TN, a daughter of Gracie Fay Creed Phillippi of Bluff City and the late Gurney I. Phillippi. She had lived in Bristol 15 years and in Staunton for the past 36 years. She was retired from Super Fresh in Harrisonburg. Surviving, besides her mother, are her husband, Charles "Gene" Minnick; two daughters, Patricia Elaine Trayer of Stuarts Draft, VA, and Rhonda Diane Ritchie of Middlebrook, VA; a son, Alan Eugene Minnick of Waynesboro, VA; two sisters, Phyllis Owens and Dorothy Shaver, both of Bristol Tennessee; a brother, Tom Phillippi of Bluff City; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Blevins Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Gary Rowlette will officiate. Burial will be in Rooty Branch Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tommy Dale Leonard, Tim Owens, Mike Phillippi, Chad Minnick, Charlie Minnick and Alan Minnick. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Blevins Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, c/o Memorial Chairman, 435 Arlington Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 26, 2000
MINNICK, KATHLEEN PHILLIPPI STAUNTON, VA -- Funeral services for Kathleen Phillippi Minnick will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Blevins Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Gary Rowlette will officiate. Burial will be in Rooty Branch Cemetery. Mrs. Minnick, 63, died Monday, April 24, 2000, in the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. Pallbearers will be Tommy Dale Leonard, Tim Owens, Mike Phillippi, Chad Minnick, Charlie Minnick and Alan Minnick. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, c/o Memorial Chairman, 435 Arlington Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. Blevins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 27, 2000
MULLINS, MARTHA BLOUNTVILLE -- Martha Mullins, 80, died Saturday, April 15, 2000, at her home. She had lived in Blountville for most of her life, a daughter of the late Obie and Fannie Roberts Collins. She was co-founder of Mullins Missionary Baptist Church of Blountville. Surviving are her husband, Tiny Lee Mullins; two daughters, Mrs. Lloyd (Betty) Martin and Helen Cross, both of Blountville; a sister, Lucille Feathers of Bristol; a brother, Robert Davis Collins of Bristol; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Bob Smith and W.C. Amos will officiate. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park. Mrs. Mullins was preceded in death by two brothers and a sister. Among survivors are six grandchildren, Teresa A. Martin and Melissa Shelton, both of Kingsport, Dr. Freddy Martin of Banner Elk, NC, David Martin of Westerville, Ohio, Jerald Cross of Blountville and Jennifer Charles of Johnson City. Pallbearers will be nephews, Howard Collins, Jason Collins, Steve Collins, Larry Collins, David Collins, Jeff Feathers, Johnny Feathers and Hunter Jones. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Collins and Jess Slaughter. Friends may call from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at East Lawn Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to a charity or a church of their choice. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 16, 2000
MULLINS, MARTHA BLOUNTVILLE -- Funeral services for Martha Mullins will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Bob Smith and W.C. Amos will officiate. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park. Mrs. Mullins, 80, died Saturday, April 15, 2000, at her home. Pallbearers will be nephews, Howard Collins, Jason Collins, Steve Collins, Larry Collins, David Collins, Jeff Feathers, Johnny Feathers and Hunter Jones. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Collins and Jess Slaughter. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to a charity or a church of their choice. East Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 17, 2000
MUNDIS, JANE FERGUSON Jane Ferguson Mundis, 87, died Monday, April 24, 2000, in Fayetteville, GA. She was born in Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Samuel and May Davis Ferguson. She was the widow of Edgar Raymond Mundis and had lived in Bristol for 55 years before moving to Georgia six years ago. She was formerly employed by Sterling House, Thomas Bradley's and Nettie Lee Shop in Bristol and was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Mack (Ann) Blevins of Bristol and Mrs. William (Shirley) Bowman of Fayetteville; seven grandchildren, Leigh Blevins of Bristol, Lindsey Hoggle of Darnestown, MD, and Laura Jane Woodward, Rusty Bowman, Becky Mangham, Julie Pearson and Steven Bowman, all of Fayetteville; nine great-grandchildren; and a niece. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. at the graveside in Glenwood Cemetery by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Rev. Gordon Turnbull will officiate. Among survivors is niece Carol Behun of Irwin, PA. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 26, 2000
MUNDIS, JANE FERGUSON Funeral services for Jane Ferguson Mundis will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. at the graveside in Glenwood Cemetery by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Rev. Gordon Turnbull will officiate. Mrs. Mundis, 87, died Monday, April 24, 2000, in Fayetteville, Ga. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 27, 2000
NICELY, BETTY BLOUNTVILLE -- Betty Nicely, 86, died Wednesday, April 19, 2000. She was born in Washburn, TN, a daughter of the late Frank and Artie Fox, and had resided in the Blountville area for 38 years. She was a homemaker and a member of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church in Bristol. She was a seamstress. Surviving are her husband of 64 years, Larmer Nicely; two sons, Donald Nicely of Boise, Idaho, and Edwin Nicely of Dallas; two daughters, Phyllis Milhorn of Shalimar, FL., and Judy Adams of Blountville; a sister, Alice Kitts of Knoxville; eight grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted immediately following the 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. visitation Saturday in East Lawn Funeral Home in Kingsport. The Rev. Jim Best will officiate. Special music will be by her niece Rebecca Summers and her great-niece Emily Summers. Burial will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens in Blountville. Family and friends will meet at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home to go in procession to the cemetery. Mrs. Nicely was also preceded in death by an infant son, Charles Edward Nicely. Among survivors are daughter-in-law Janet Nicely of Boise; son-in-law Larry Milhorn of Shalimar; and grandchildren Michael Nicely of Blaine, Tenn., John Nicely of Twin Falls, Idaho, Molly Hagens of Boise, Teri Szafran of Pensacola, FL, Jeffrey Milhorn of Fort Leavenworth, KS., Lisa Twaddle and Amy Nicely, both of Dallas, and Christopher Adams of Gray, TN. Mrs. Nicely was an accomplished seamstress, a Biblical scholar and loving wife and mother. She always had a sweet smile and a kind word for everyone and will be sorely missed by all who knew her. Pallbearers will be Christopher Adams, Jeffrey Milhorn, Mike Nicely, Russell Szafran, John Nicely and Patrick Nicely. East Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 22, 2000
NICELY, BETTY BLOUNTVILLE, TN -- Graveside services for Betty Nicely will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens in Blountville. Family and friends will meet at East Lawn at 1:30 p.m. to go in procession to the cemetery. Pallbearers will be Christopher Adams, Jeffrey Milhorn, Mike Nicely, Russell Szafran, John Nicely and Patrick Nicely. Mrs. Nicely, 86, died at her residence Wednesday, April 19, 2000, after an extended illness. East Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 23, 2000
NICHOLS, RICHARD MARK Richard Mack Nichols, 57, of 127 Meadow St., Bristol, TN, died Friday, April 14, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice house. He was a native of Chicago and had lived in the Bristol area for about 12 years. He was a son of Robert E. Nichols and the late Antoinette Nichols. Surviving are a daughter, Michelle Bryan of Chicago; two sons, Michael Nichols and Thomas Nichols, both of Chicago; six brothers, Robert E. Nichols and Jerry Nichols, both of Chicago, Thomas J. Nichols of Michigan, David A. Nichols of Bristol TN, and James E. Nichols and Frank Nichols, both of Wytheville; two sisters, Linda Semones of Roanoke and Marilyn Broyles of Bristol TN; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at noon in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Roger Boyer will officiate. Interment will be in Sunrise Cemetery. Mr. Nichols was preceded in death by a brother, Charles A. Nichols. Among survivors are three grandchildren, Michael Nichols Jr., Jacob Krauss and Christie Nichols, all of Chicago. Pallbearers will be friends. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m.-noon Monday prior to the service. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 16, 2000
NICHOLS, RICHARD MACK Funeral services for Richard Mack Nichols will be conducted Monday at noon in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Roger Boyer will officiate. Interment will be in Sunrise Cemetery. Mr. Nichols, 57, of 127 Meadow St., Bristol, TN, died Friday, April 14, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice house. Pallbearers will be friends. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m.-noon Monday prior to the service. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 17, 2000
OWEN, NICK F. Jr. BLUFF CITY -- Nick F. Owen Jr., 74, of 280 Beaver Road died Monday, April 17, 2000, at his home. He was born in Bristol Tennessee, a son of the late Nick F. and Gertha Shufflebarger Owen. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service and was a member of Anderson Street United Methodist Church. He was the widower of Marjorie B. Owen. Surviving are five sisters, Buell Glover of Longwood, FL, Edna Moran of Ocean View, DE., Wilma Allen of Orange, VA, Doris Rice of Abingdon and Peggy Vance of Bristol TN; two brothers, E. Douglas Owen of Roanoke and Eugene H. Owen of Bristol TN; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to a favorite charity. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 19, 2000
PENLEY, PAULINE HITE Pauline Hite Penley, 68, of Bristol VA, died Thursday, April 13, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Kingsport, a daughter of the late Paul and Laura Hite, and had lived most of her life in Bristol. She was the widow of Pat Penley. Surviving are four daughters, Ann Balthis of Bristol VA, Sue Ellis of Bristol TN, Donna P. Harr of Piney Flats and Angie Faidley of Blountville; six sons, Pat "Peewee" Penley, Frank Penley and Bobby Penley, all of Bristol TN, Ralph "Bud" Penley of Bristol VA, and Michael Penley and Billy Penley, both of Blountville; two brothers, Bob Hite of Kingsport and Paul "June" Hite of Texas; 21 grandchildren; a great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Rev. Johnny Bowling will officiate. Burial will be in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Rocky Necessary, Jeff Steele, Larry Shortt, Jeff Ellis, David Hite, Jason Wright, Wesley Steele and James Bevins. Honorary pallbearers will be the staff of Four West at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Penley was also preceded in death by a son, Scott Penley. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home or other times at the home of a son, Michael Penley, 242 Hill Lane, Blountville. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 15, 2000
PENLEY, PAULINE HITE Funeral services for Pauline Hite Penley will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in the chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Rev. Johnny Bowling will officiate. Burial will be in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Mrs. Penley, 68, of Bristol Virginia, died Thursday, April 13, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be Rocky Necessary, Jeff Steele, Larry Shortt, Jeff Ellis, David Hite, Jason Wright, Wesley Steele and James Bevins. Honorary pallbearers will be the staff of Four West at Bristol Regional Medical Center. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home or other times at the home of a son, Michael Penley, 242 Hill Lane, Blountville. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 16, 2000
POORE. CARL JO BOOTH Funeral services for Carol Jo Booth Poore will be conducted Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Minister Sid Tiller, Dr. Ross Dampier and the Rev. Dewey Williams will officiate. Graveside services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the Glenwood Mausoleum. Mrs. Poore, 63, of 147 Ridgedale Drive, Bristol, TN, died Saturday, April 15, 2000, at her home. She had spent most of her life in the Bristol area and had taught at various schools in the Sullivan County School System and retired from Weaver's Elementary School. She was a member of the Sullivan County Retired Teacher's Association and Beta Gamma Chapter of Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority. She was a lifelong member of Central Christian Church. Surviving are her husband, Allen O. Poore; two sons, Blakley Carlton Poore and Brian Allen Poore, both of Bristol TN; two grandsons, Brad Poore and Justin Poore; and two granddaughters, Hunter Poore and Kara Poore. Among survivors is daughter-in-law Donna Poore of Bristol TN. Pallbearers will be Ronald Rogers, David Witcher, William R. Lewis, Jack Forrester, Johnathan Morrell and Samuel Morton. Honorary pallbearer is Charles N. Sams. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday prior to the service in Weaver Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, Wesley Plaza Suite 2, 2513 Wesley St., Johnson City, TN 37601, or to Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 18, 2000
POORE, CAROL JO BOOTH Graveside services for Carol Jo Booth Poore will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Glenwood Mausoleum. Mrs. Poore, 63, of 147 Ridgedale Drive, Bristol, TN, died Saturday, April 15, 2000, at her home. Pallbearers will be Ronald Rogers, David Witcher, William R. Lewis, Jack Forrester, Jonathan Morrell and Samuel Morton. Honorary pallbearer is Charles N. Sams. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, Wesley Plaza Suite 2, 2513 Wesley St., Johnson City, TN 37601, or to Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 19, 2000
PRESNELL, THOMAS EDWARD Thomas Edward Presnell, 76, of 113 Ash St., Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, March 28, 2000, in the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Mountain Home, TN. He was born in Washington County, TN, and had resided in Newtown, CT, for 38 years before retiring to Bristol TN. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, earning 36 battle stars as a crew member on the aircraft carrier USS Essex. He was the widower of Ruby Mae Presnell. Surviving are three sons, Tommy E. Presnell of Danbury, CT, Sydney Phillip Presnell of Bristol TN, and Dwight R. Presnell of Blountville; a daughter, Sara Presnell Torcasia of Bristol TN; two sisters, Edith Jones of Cheshire, CT, and Faye Miles of Newtown; and two brothers, Frank Presnell of Newtown and Paul Presnell of Tampa, FL. Mr. Presnell requested that his body be donated to East Tennessee State University School of Medicine. A private service for the family was held. A graveside memorial service will be held at a later date. Mr. Presnell was also preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Jean P. Gosden. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 2, 2000
RICHMOND, ROBERT "JEEP" Robert "Jeep" Richmond, 77, of Fort Shelby Manor, Bristol, TN, died Wednesday, April 26, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a son of the late Ezekiel and Eva Tiggs Richmond. He was a former employee of Burlington Industries and a member of John Wesley United Methodist Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of DAV Chapter 40 and American Legion Post 87. Surviving are four sons, Earl Richmond of Mitchellville, MD, Robert C. Richmond of Nashville and Ronald Richmond and Milton Richmond, both of Charlotte, NC; three daughters, Gloria Richmond of Bristol TN, Donna R. Blevins of Morristown, TN, and Marilyn R. Smith of Charlotte; and nine grandchildren. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Robinson Mortuary of Bristol Virginia. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 27, 2000
ROBUCK, JOANNA CABLE Joanna Cable Robuck, 76, of Bristol TN died Monday, April 24, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was born in Tennessee and had lived most of her life in the Abingdon and Bristol areas. She was a nurse and retired from Bristol Memorial Hospital. She was a member of State Street Church of Christ, a former member of Abingdon Church of Christ and the widow of William W. Robuck. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Paul (Joanna) Merritt of Bristol TN; a sister, Mary Ruth Ball of Knoxville; three grandchildren, Alisa Anne Merritt, Douglas Merritt and Chad Merritt, all of Bristol TN; two great-grandchildren, Sydney Merritt and Payton Merritt, both of Bristol TN; and a niece. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 7 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel in Abingdon. Bill Haywood and Joe Scroggin will officiate. Graveside services will be Friday at 10 a.m. in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Those attending the service Friday may assemble at the cemetery at 9:45 a.m. Among survivors are niece Betty Ann Rudd of Knoxville; special friend Wendy Weidner of Bristol Tennessee; and many brothers and sisters in her church family at the State Street Church of Christ. She was an avid participant at Bristol Wellness Center. The family will receive friends following the service Thursday in Farris Funeral Service. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 25, 2000
ROBUCK, JOANNA CABLE Graveside services for Joanna Cable Robuck will be conducted Friday at 10 a.m. in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Those attending the service Friday may assemble at the cemetery at 9:45 a.m. Mrs. Robuck, 76, of Bristol Tennessee, died Monday, April 24, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. Pallbearers will be Jay Johnson, Curtis Sword, Phil Torbett, Fred Merritt, Marion Watts and Doug Booton. Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 28,2000
RODEFER, CLEO WHITEMAN BLOUNTVILLE -- Cleo Whiteman Rodefer, 90, died Thursday, April 20, 2000, in Holston Valley Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County and the widow of Arvin A. Rodefer. She was a member of Holly Springs United Methodist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Larry (Karen) Landis of Kingsport; two sons, Donald M. Rodefer of Blountville and Randy Arvin Rodefer of Bristol TN; a sister, Mary McCroskey of Blountville; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. in Holly Springs United Methodist Church by Akard Funeral Home of Bristol. The Rev. Harry Fleenor and pastor Gary Soop will officiate. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park. Among survivors are grandchildren David Rodefer, Craig Ramey and Chad Ramey; great-grandchild, Jennifer Rodefer; and daughter-in-law Vickie Rodefer. Pallbearers will be Philip Ramey, Bud Ramey, Tom Ramey, Billy Shields, Gene Snapp and Keith Mays. Honorary pallbearers will be Vince Murray, Bill Guy, Herb Taylor, Casey Jones, J.C. Akard, J. D. Wilson and David Offield. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday in Akard Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Holly Springs United Methodist Church, c/o Bernard Horne, 770 Barger Hollow Road, Blountville, TN 37617. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 21, 2000
RODEFER, CLEO WHITEMAN BLOUNTVILLE -- Funeral services for Cleo Whiteman Rodefer will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. in Holly Springs United Methodist Church by Akard Funeral Home of Bristol. The Rev. Harry Fleenor and pastor Gary Soop will officiate. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park. Mrs. Rodefer, 90, died Thursday, April 20, 2000, in Holston Valley Medical Center. Pallbearers will be Philip Ramey, Bud Ramey, Tom Ramey, Billy Shields, David Shields, Gene Snapp and Keith Mays. Honorary pallbearers will be Vince Murray, Bill Guy, Herb Taylor, Casey Jones, J.C. Akard, J. D. Wilson and David Offield. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Holly Springs United Methodist Church, c/o Bernard Horne, 770 Barger Hollow Road, Blountville, TN 37617. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 21, 2000
RYAN, KENNETH DAVIS Funeral services for Kenneth Davis Ryan will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Woodlawn Baptist Church. The Revs. Steve Playl and Clarence Lewis will officiate. Entombment will be in Glenwood Mausoleum with military honors by DAV Chapter 40. Mr. Ryan, 74, of 103 Richmond Heights Road, Bristol, TN, died Saturday, April 1, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a son of the late Robert and Sallie Ryan and retired from Bristol Tennessee Electric System with 43 years of service. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and a member of VFW. Mr. Ryan was a member of the Woodmen of the World and Woodlawn Baptist Church, where he served on many committees. Surviving are his wife, Madeline Gill Ryan; two daughters, Karen Waldron of Cedar Bluff and Joyce Robbins of Bristol TN; two sons, David Ryan of Bluff City and Darrell Ryan of Bristol TN; a sister, Mary Bailey of Meadowview, VA; a brother, Scott Ryan of Bristol TN; and nine grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Hugh Peters, Walter "Curly" Thomas, Bill Salyer, Charlie Cannon, Eddie Williams and Jim Mullins. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Felty, Bill Carmack, Bill Robbins, grandchildren, men of Woodlawn Baptist Church and employees of Bristol Tennessee Electric System. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday in Weaver Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to Woodlawn Baptist Church Recreation Fund, 1400 Southside Ave., Bristol, TN. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 3, 2000
RYAN, KENNETH DAVIS Funeral services for Kenneth Davis Ryan will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Woodlawn Baptist Church. The Revs. Steve Playl and Clarence Lewis will officiate. Entombment will be in Glenwood Mausoleum with military honors by DAV Chapter 40. Mr. Ryan, 74, of 103 Richmond Heights Road, Bristol, TN, died Saturday, April 1, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be Hugh Peters, Walter "Curly" Thomas, Bill Salyer, Charlie Cannon, Eddie Williams and Jim Mullins. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Felty, Bill Carmack, Bill Robbins, grandchildren, men of Woodlawn Baptist Church and employees of Bristol Tennessee Electric System. Memorial contributions may be sent to Woodlawn Baptist Church Recreation Fund, 1400 Southside Ave., Bristol, TN. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 4, 2000
SHEFFIELD, ROBERT S. Robert S. Sheffield, 87, of 1239 Seventh Ave., Bristol, TN, died Saturday, April 15, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Glade Spring and had lived most of his life in the Bristol area. He was a son of the late Brack and Evelyn Sheffield and was the former owner of Bob's Confectionery. He was a graduate of Glade Spring High School and attended Emory & Henry College. He was a member of Woodmen of the World and VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post No. 6975. He was a member of Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was the widower of Dorothy A. Sheffield. Surviving are a sister, June York of Bristol Virginia; a nephew; a niece, Jackie Y. Leonard; three additional nieces; a great-niece; and a great-nephew. Graveside services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Laura Rasor will officiate. Military honors will be conducted by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post No. 6975. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 16, 2000
SHEFFIELD, ROBERT S. Graveside services for Robert S. Sheffield will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Laura Rasor will officiate. Military honors will be conducted by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post No. 6975. Mr. Sheffield, 87, of 1239 Seventh Ave., Bristol, TN., died Saturday, April 15, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 17, 2000
SHIPLEY, ROBERT L. "BOB" Funeral services for Robert L. "Bob" Shipley will be conducted Sunday at 7:30 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Lester MacKinnon will officiate. Graveside services will be Monday at 11 a.m. in East Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Scott Price will officiate. Military graveside honors will be by Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Mr. Shipley, 76, of Bristol Tennessee died Friday, April 21, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Bristol Virginia, graduated from Bristol Virginia High School in 1942 and was a U.S. Army veteran during World War II, serving as a B-24 bomber pilot where he completed 32 bombing missions. He received the Air Medal four times and the Distinguished Flying Cross. After leaving the military, he joined his parents in the family real estate business. During the time with his father's agency, they developed Virginia Heights, West Bristol Heights and King College Park area. He was instrumental in forming the Bristol Board of Realtors and was the only Realtor to be awarded the Bristol Board of Realtors Lifetime Achievement Award. He was past president of Bristol Board of Realtors and was voted Realtor of the Year in 1999. He attended Fellowship Chapel. Surviving are a daughter, Susan Shipley of Bristol Virginia; three sons, R. Lynn Shipley of Kingsport, Ron Shipley of Charlotte, NC, and Scott Shipley of Bluff City; a special stepson, Ben Holmes of Bristol Virginia; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Among survivors are daughters-in-law Kathy Shipley of Kingsport and Theresa Shipley of Charlotte; and stepdaughter-in-law Monica Holmes of Bristol Virginia and family. Honorary pallbearers will be Dalton Musick, Bud Davies, Charlie Lowry, John Wolford, Tom Lipscomb, Dale Fleenor, Wiley Webb, Ralph Harlan, Tony Boyd, Dr. Terry Forrest and members of Bristol Association of Realtors. Memorial contributions may be sent to United Way of Bristol, 315 Eighth St., Bristol, TN 37620. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 23, 2000
SHIPLEY, ROBERT L. Graveside services for Robert L. "Bob" Shipley will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in East Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Scott Price will officiate. Military graveside honors will be by Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Mr. Shipley, 76, of Bristol Tennessee died Friday, April 21, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Honorary pallbearers will be Dalton Musick, Bud Davies, Charlie Lowry, John Wolford, Tom Lipscomb, Dale Fleenor, Wiley Webb, Ralph Harlan, Tony Boyd, Dr. Terry Forrest and members of Bristol Association of Realtors. Memorial contributions may be sent to United Way of Bristol, 315 Eighth St., Bristol, TN 37620. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 24, 2000
SMITH, HOWARD J. "JACK" JOHNSON CITY -- Howard J. "Jack" Smith, 77, of 14 Oakleaf Court died Monday, April 17, 2000, at his home. He was born in Sullivan County, a son of the late Ralph S. Smith Sr. and Inez Miller Smith. He was a longtime resident of Bluff City before moving to Johnson City in 1996. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a retired employee from Raytheon Corp. in Bristol. He was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church in Johnson City. Prior to moving to Johnson City, Mr. Smith was a member of First Baptist Church in Bluff City, where he taught Sunday School and sang in the choir for many years. In the fall of 1987, he organized meal delivery to the homebound elderly in Bluff City and later recruited a coordinator for the Blountville area. In January 1990, he received the Volunteer Spotlight Award for his work with the Homebound Nutrition Program. He was the widower of his first wife, Betty Hemphill Smith. Surviving are his wife, Martina Hawk Smith; a daughter, Nancy Smith of Bluff City; a son, Terry Smith of Phoenix, AZ; a brother, Ralph Smith Jr. of Newport, TN, a niece; and a nephew. A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted Thursday at 7 p.m. in Mountain View Baptist Church by Morris-Baker Funeral Home. The Rev. James Cambron will officiate. Private graveside services will be in Morning View Cemetery in Bluff City. A reception of friends and time of fellowship will follow the Celebration of Life Service Monday in the church. Memorial contributions may be sent to Mountain View Baptist Church Building Fund, 4005 Bristol Highway, Johnson City, TN 37601. Morris-Baker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 19, 2000
SMITH, HOWARD J. "JACK" JOHNSON CITY -- A celebration of life service for Howard J. "Jack" Smith will be conducted Thursday at 7 p.m. in Mountain View Baptist Church by Morris-Baker Funeral Home. The Rev. James Cambron will officiate. Private graveside services will be in Morning View Cemetery in Bluff City. Mr. Smith, 77, of 14 Oakleaf Court died Monday, April 17, 2000, at his home. A reception of friends and time of fellowship will follow the celebration of life service. Memorial contributions may be sent to Mountain View Baptist Church Building Fund, 4005 Bristol Highway, Johnson City, TN 37601. Morris-Baker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 20, 2000
TALLMAN, FAYE Faye Tallman, 92, a resident of Wexford House, formerly of Blountville, died Friday, April 21, 2000. She resided in the Holston community of Sullivan County most of her life and was a daughter of the late Robert and Nellie Frazier Tallman. She retired from Hillman's after 48 years of service and was a member of Wheelers United Methodist Church. Surviving are a sister, Mary Nell Wade of Kingsport; and 17 nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 3 p.m. in East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel in Kingsport. Burial will be in Gunnings Cemetery. Miss Tallman was also preceded in death by six brothers and sisters, Kathryn Hamilton, Elsie Willard, Margaret Hicks, Hal Tallman, Bill Tallman and Geroge Tallman. Among survivors are a special sister-in-law, Mrs. Hal Tallman; and a special niece Aileene Rhea of Blountville. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday in East Lawn Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 21, 2000
TALLMAN, HELEN McMILLIAN Helen McMillian Tallman, 87, of Bristol Tennessee died Saturday, April 8, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol TN, a retired assistant manager for J and M Wholesale Co. and a member of Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church. She was the widow of Ed Tallman. Surviving are a son, Jack Tallman; five grandchildren, April Gourley, Star Clark, Spring Tryon, Derek Reed Tallman and Phillip Tallman; and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. David Burton will officiate. Burial will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Monday in Weaver Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church, 104 Cypress St., Bristol, TN 37620 or Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620 HERALD COURIER APR 10, 2000
TRIPLETT, JAMES FRANKLIN James Franklin Triplett, 44, of 600 Sixth St., Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, April 11, 2000, at his home. He was born in Elizabethton, a son of the late James and Annie Triplett. He had lived in Bluff City for 16 years before moving to the Bristol area. He was a former employee of Paty Co. Surviving are his wife, Mildred Harris Triplett; and stepmother, Annie Brown Triplett. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 7 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. John Thrasher will officiate. Burial will be in Sunrise Cemetery. Visitation will follow the service. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 13, 2000
WARD, CON LEWIS "RUE’ Con Lewis "Rue" Ward, 65, of 109 Delaney St., Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, April 4, 2000, at his home. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and a son of the late James and Roama Ward. He was employed as an electrician with Farnsworth Heating and Plumbing. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Surviving are his wife, Billie Ward; five daughters, Cleo Tester, Cathy Wheeler, Tanya Martin and JoAnn Dollar, all of Bristol TN, and Rita Ward of Bluff City; a brother, James Ray "Bub" Ward of Saltville; five sisters, Margaret Shaffer of Odenton, Md., Mary Schepers of Salisbury, NC, Mildred Hamby of Bristol TN, Elizabeth Dillard of Bristol VA and Lisa Leadbeter of Mableton, GA; 10 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The body will be cremated and buried in the National Cemetery in Mountain Home, TN. Flowers may be sent to Billie Ward, 1407 E. State St., Bristol, TN. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 6, 2000
WASSOM, EMILY KAY BLUFF CITY -- Emily Kay Wassom, infant daughter of Jennifer Guy and Robert Wassom, died Wednesday, April 26, 2000, at home. Surviving, besides her parents, are her maternal grandmother, Irma Guy of New Jersey, maternal grandfather and grandmother, Michael and Sue Guy of Bluff City; paternal grandmother, Cathy Pierce of Bristol Tennessee, paternal grandfather, Robert Webster of Bristol Tennessee; and maternal great-grandparents, James and Lona Guy of Bluff City. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 3 p.m. in Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel. Entombment will be in Glenwood Mausoleum Babyland. Emily Kay is also survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. in the Mausoleum Chapel prior to the service. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 28,2000
WHITE, JOSEPH B. KNOXVILLE -- Joseph B. White, 76, died Wednesday, April 12, 2000 at his home. He was a member of Buffat Heights Baptist Church and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was retired from TIME-DC Truck Company. He was the widower of Dorothy Simcox White. Surviving are a daughter, Dottie W. Anderson of Knoxville; and three grandsons, Brian Anderson of Miami, Brad Anderson of Portland, OR., and Tony White of Ardmore, OK. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Shelby Hills Cemetery, Bristol TN. Dr. Ross Dampier, minister, will officiate. Military honors will be conducted by Patton-Crosswhite Post No. 6975. Mr. White was preceded in death by a daughter, Billie Jean White, and a son, Wayne White. Friends may call at their convenience until 8 p.m. Friday at Lynnhurst-Greenwood Chapel of Berry Funeral Home, 2300 W. Adair Drive, Knoxville, TN. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 14, 2000
WIDNER, CHARLES CLARK Charles Clark Widner, 58, of 104 Stafford St., Bristol, TN, died Sunday, April 23, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol and a son of Mable Leonard Widner and the late Clark Widner. He was employed for many years with S. P. Rutherford Moving and Storage. Surviving are his wife, Sandra Kay Hawk Widner; two daughters, Susan Widner and Megan Rutledge, both of Bristol TN; a son, Chuck Widner of Bristol TN; two sisters, Pat Vaughn of Bristol TN and Jean Roark of Bristol VA; a brother, Paul Widner of Bristol Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be conducted Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Central Baptist Church by Blevins Funeral Home. Pastor Tom Hicks and Larry Roberts will officiate. Mr. Widner loved fishing. Blevins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 25, 2000
WISE, VIRGINIA RUTH NEELY Virginia Ruth Neely Wise, 75, of 2548 Bay St., Bristol Tennessee, died Saturday, April 15, 2000, in Cambridge House. She was a native of Wise County and had lived in the Bristol area most of her life. She was retired from Imperial Reading, and was a former employee of Hecks Bakery and Big Jack Manufacturing Company. She was of the Baptist faith and was the widow of Frank J. Wise. Surviving are four daughters, Mary Lou Snyder of Asheville, NC, Margaret "Maggie" Stamey of Kingsport, Judy Guffey of Bluff City and Sue Wright of Lerscestery, NC; two sons, Charley Wise of Westminister, CO, and Fred Wise of Bristol TN; four sisters, Bobbie Dye of Asheville, Ann Johnson of Dryden, VA, Nancy Johnson of Latta, SC and Lois Antle of Corbin, KY; seven grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 7 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Gary Hess and minister Ronnie Chapman will officiate. Entombment will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Forest Hills Memory Gardens Mausoleum. Mrs. Wise was preceded in death by a son, John Wise. Honorary pallbearers will be Donnie Clayman, Eddie Barker, Jader Wise, Freddie Wilkerson, Mike Ramsey, Danny Wheeler and Tommy Fortner. The family will receive friends from 5:30-6:45 p.m. Sunday. In lieu of flowers and food, memorial contributions may be sent to the Kingsport Diabetes Research Association, P. O. Box 3952, Kingsport, TN 37664. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 16, 2000
WISE, VIRGINIA RUTH NEELY Entombment for Virginia Ruth Neely Wise will be at 10 a.m. Monday in Forest Hills Memory Gardens Mausoleum. Mrs. Wise, 75, of 2548 Bay St., Bristol Tennessee, died Saturday, April 15, 2000, in Cambridge House. Honorary pallbearers will be Donnie Clayman, Eddie Barker, Jader Wise, Freddie Wilkerson, Mike Ramsey, Danny Wheeler and Tommy Fortner. In lieu of flowers and food, memorial contributions may be sent to the Kingsport Diabetes Research Association, P. O. Box 3952, Kingsport, TN 37664. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 17, 2000
WORLEY, CHARLES E. Jr. Charles E. Worley Jr. of Bristol TN, a former legislator and state treasurer, died Monday, April 24, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was 83. He was born in Bluff City, a son of the late Charles E. Worley and Lucy Denny Worley. He had lived all his life in the Bristol area. He attended Bluff City High School, Emory & Henry College and the University of Tennessee Law School. He was a second lieutenant in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and the former owner of Bluff City Mills. Mr. Worley was former chairman of the Sullivan County Democratic Party and a former member of the Tennessee General Assembly and former treasurer of the State of Tennessee under Gov. Buford Ellington. He was a past president of the Board of Directors of the Country Club of Bristol and a member of the University of Tennessee Athletics Board. He had served as a director of Carter County Bank for 35 years and was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Worley; two daughters, Mrs. David C. (Susan) Simpson of Atlanta and Mrs. Walter C. (Elizabeth) Haffner of Mobile, Ala.; and two grandsons, John W. Haffner and Walter C. Haffner III. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 4 p.m. at the graveside in Morning View Cemetery in Bluff City. The Rev. Dr. Paul Hamilton Fuller IV will officiate. The family and friends will gather at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday to visit and will leave in procession for the cemetery at 3:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Volunteer Athletic Scholarship Fund, P. O. Box 15016, Knoxville, TN 37901, or to Bristol Cancer Association, 126 Johnson St., Bristol, VA 24201. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 25, 2000
WORLEY, MYRTLE A. Myrtle A. Worley, 75, of 1098 Bethel Drive, Bristol, TN, died Wednesday, April 19, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of the Sullivan County area and attended Faith Baptist Church. She was retired from Bristol Memorial Hospital, where she was employed for 24 years. Surviving are two sisters, Gladys Nelson of Bristol TN and Melvina Harrington of Bluff City, TN.; four brothers, Melvin Woodby, Ernest Woodby and Albert Woodby, all of Bristol TN, and Elmer Woodby of Bristol VA; a stepdaughter, Charlene Townson of Abingdon; a stepson, Robert Worley of Bristol Virginia; five step-grandchildren; and eight step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Eddie Zimmerman will officiate. Burial will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Rooty Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. prior to the service. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 20, 2000
WORLEY, MYRTLE A. Graveside services for Myrtle A. Worley will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Rooty Branch Cemetery. Mrs. Worley, 75, of 1098 Bethel Drive, Bristol, Tenn., died Wednesday, April 19, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 21, 2000
WRIGHT, ARTHUR JAY Arthur Jay Wright, 72, of 372 Holston View Dam Road, Bristol, TN, died Wednesday, April 26, 2000, at home. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and a member of Rooty Branch Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are four sisters, Blanche Smith, Dorothy Smith and Burcha Stophel, all of Bristol Tennessee, and Amanda Burchette of Abingdon; two brothers, William Richard Wright of Bristol Tennessee and Walter E. Wright of Dalesville, AL.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Howard Campbell and I.W. McNamara will officiate. Burial will be in Rooty Branch Cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be I.W. McNamara, Ricky Campbell, Leroy Moore and L.T. Trivette. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 27, 2000
WRIGHT, ARTHUR JAY Arthur Jay Funeral services for Arthur Jay Wright will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Howard Campbell and I.W. McNamara will officiate. Burial will be in Rooty Branch Cemetery. Mr. Wright, 72, of 372 Holston View Dam Road, Bristol, TN, died Wednesday, April 26, 2000, at home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 28,2000
WYATT, MARY KATHERINE TALLMAN WHEELER Mary Katherine Tallman Wheeler Wyatt, 76, of 332 Old Stage Trail Road, Bristol, TN., died Saturday, April 8, 2000, at the home of her daughter. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, a homemaker and a member of Rock Hill Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Ray Wyatt; two daughters, Linda Rosenbalm of Bristol TN and Mary Campbell of Columbia, SC; three sons, Don Wheeler and Doug Wheeler, both of Bristol TN, and Phil Wheeler of Columbia, SC; a stepdaughter, Tammy Whitson of Bristol VA; a stepson, Louie Wyatt of Bristol VA; three sisters, Glenna Harvey of Bluff City, Irene Booher of Abingdon and Clara Kendrick of Bristol TN; two brothers, William "Bill" Tallman of Bristol TN and R.C. Tallman of Bluff City; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Bud Crusenberry and David Burton will officiate. Burial will be in Montgomery Cemetery. Mrs. Wyatt was preceded in death by two sons, Charles Allen Wheeler and Bobby Wayne Wheeler. Special thanks to the Wellmont Hospice House and Home Health. Pallbearers will be Wayne Rosenbalm, Randy Wheeler, Anthony Campbell, Chris Connally, Donny Hatcher and Jimmy Miller. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmy Shores and Tom Leshinsky. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home or other times at the residence or at Linda's home, 210 Tallman Private Drive, Bristol, TN. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 10, 2000