BAILEY, LORRAINE HUDSON Lorraine Hudson Bailey, 80, of Bristol Virginia, died Sunday, May 28, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol and a member of Trinity United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, Harry Lee Bailey; two daughters, Charlotte Allison of Eatonton, Ga., and Connie B. Hearl of Bristol VA; a son, Ronnie Bailey of Bristol TN; two brothers, Dobbie Hudson of Bristol VA and Milton Hudson of Princeton, WV; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery by Akard Funeral Home. The Rev. Bob Robertson will officiate. Among survivors are grandchildren Christopher Allison, Elizabeth Allison, Anita Allison and Heather Bailey; daughter-in-law Connie M. Bailey; and son-in-law Kenneth R. Allison. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Akard Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 30, 2000
BAILEY, LORRAINE HUDSON Graveside services for Lorraine Hudson Bailey will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery by Akard Funeral Home. The Rev. Bob Robinson will officiate. Mrs. Bailey, 80, of Bristol Virginia, died Sunday, May 28, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 31, 2000
BIBEE, ANNA DAGE Anna Dage Bibee, 100, died Monday, May 1, 2000, in Cambridge House in Bristol Tennessee. She was born in Leavenworth, KS, a daughter of the late Elizabeth and Fred Albert Dage. She had lived in Bristol since 1942. She was the widow of C. L. Bibee, a member of First Presbyterian Church and was the last surviving member of Fairmount Thimble Club. Surviving are a daughter, Patricia B. Felty of Bristol TN; six granddaughters, Pat Hunigan, Vicki Ellis, Diane Hodge, Traci Rutherford and Robbie Borghi; a grandson, Russ Felty; 11 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at the graveside in Glenwood Cemetery by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Rev. Gordon Turnbull will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to First Presbyterian Church or the Bristol Humane Society. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 2, 2000
BLEVINS, DANIEL EDWARD SHADY VALLEY, TN -- Daniel Edward Blevins, 89, of 159 Roller Mill Road, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Johnson County, TN, a son of the late Stanley and Arline Blevins. He was the widower of Helen Kelly Blevins. He was a retired electrician and a member of the Harmon Chapel Christian Church in Shady Valley. Surviving are four sisters, Vienna Blevins, Hilda Long and Ethel Cretsinger, all of Shady Valley, and Geraldine Avis Proffitt of Boonesville, MO; a brother, Donald Blevins of Springfield, VA; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Harmon Chapel Christian Church by Henson Funeral Home of Mountain City, TN. Bob VanLew will officiate. Burial will be Tuesday in Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square, PA. Pallbearers will be nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home or any time at the residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Shady Valley Fire Department or Harmon Chapel Christian Church. Henson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 13, 2000
BOLLING, MARION PLUMMER Marion Plummer Bolling, 76, of Bristol VA, died Saturday, May 13, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a daughter of the late Garnett "Stoge" and Nannie Gay Plummer, and had lived in Glade Spring for 30 years before moving to Bristol. She was the widow of J.C. Bolling. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ray (Gay) Hopkins of Jeffersonton, VA, and Mrs. Benny (Kay) Bowman of Bristol TN; a son, J.C. Bolling Jr. of Bristol VA; six grandchildren, Calch Hopkins, Joshua Hopkins and Devin Hopkins, all of Jeffersonton, Deidre Clements of Hunstsville, AL, John Chesley Bowman of Bristol TN and Matthew Bolling of Bristol VA; and a great-grandchild, Aubrie Clements. Graveside services will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Cemetery by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Benny Bowman will officiate. Among survivors is daughter-in-law Rebecca Bolling of Bristol VA. Pallbearers will be the Rev. George Henderson, the Rev. Randall Shaffer, the Rev. Austin Cook, the Rev. Joel Cook, the Rev. Danny Felty, Bob Saddler, Ray Hopkins and Caleb Hopkins. Honorary pallbearers will be doctors and staff of Bristol Regional Medical Center and nurses and staff at NHC Health Care. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 14, 2000
BOLLING, MARION PLUMMER Graveside services for Marion Plummer Bolling will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Cemetery by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Benny Bowman will officiate. Mrs. Bolling, 76, of Bristol Virginia, died Saturday, May 13, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be the Rev. George Henderson, the Rev. Randall Shaffer, the Rev. Austin Cook, the Rev. Joel Cook, the Rev. Danny Felty, Bob Saddler, Ray Hopkins and Caleb Hopkins. Honorary pallbearers will be doctors and staff of Bristol Regional Medical Center and nurses and staff at NHC Health Care. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 15, 2000
BOOKER, JAMES REED Funeral services for James Reed Booker will be conducted Thursday at 12:30 p.m. in John Wesley United Methodist Church by Robinson Mortuary. The Rev. Leroy Henry will officiate. Burial will be in the National Cemetery in Mountain Home, TN, with military graveside honors by DAV Chapter 40. Mr. Booker, 73, of 625 Fifth St., Bristol, TN, died Saturday, May 20, 2000, in James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Mountain Home, TN. The family will receive friends from noon until time of service Thursday at the church and other times at the residence. Robinson Mortuary is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 23, 2000
BOWERS, STANLEY W. Stanley W. Bowers, 84, of 264 Broyles Road, Bristol, TN, died Friday, May 5, 2000, in Bristol Hospice House in Bristol, TN. He was born in Watauga, TN, a son of the late Charlie and Eliza Jane Bowers. He was of the Baptist faith. He was the widower of his first wife, Ora Lucille Bowers. Surviving are his wife, Ella Lucille Bowers; three sons, Grady Bowers and Larry Wayne Bowers, both of Bluff City, and Ronald Bowers of Bristol TN; a stepson, Tony Oliver of Bristol TN; three daughters, Mary Griffin of Bristol TN and Beulah Sim Cox and Nancy Houser, both of Bluff City; two stepdaughters, Dorothy Webb and Sonja Harper, both of Bristol Tennessee; three brothers, Charlie Bowers of Bluff City, Joe Bowers of Blountville and Jay Bowers of Elizabethton; four sisters, Carman Oliver of Watauga, Tenn., and Bonnie Oliver, Gladys Lynch and Julie Willen, all of Bristol Tennessee; four granddaughters; nine grandsons; eight great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; and several step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 8 p.m. in the chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Bluff City. The Rev. Charlie Malone will officiate. Graveside services will be Monday at 11 a.m. in Gunnings Cemetery in Blountville. Those who wish to attend the graveside services are requested to meet at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Monday to travel in procession to the cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home or any time at the residence or the residence of a son, Grady Bowers, 3676 Highway 390, Bluff City. Memorial contributions may be sent to Bristol Hospice House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 7, 2000
BUCHANAN, SAMUEL FLORA BLUFF CITY -- Samuel Flora Buchanan, 88, died Thursday, May 25, 2000, in Sycamore Shoals Hospital. She was born in Mitchell County, NC, a daughter of the late Arthur and Bernice Hughes Peterson. She was a member of Cedar Grove Freewill Baptist Church. She was the widow of Samuel Buchanan. Surviving are three daughters, Louise Combs of Bristol TN and Wanda Antrican and Janice Stafford, both of Bluff City; four sons, Joe Buchanan, R.L. Buchanan, James Buchanan and Jerry Buchanan, all of Bluff City; several grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home in Bluff City. The Revs. Ed Castle and Johnny Dillard will officiate. Graveside services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Sunrise Cemetery. Those who wish to attend the graveside services are requested to meet at the cemetery at 10:50 a.m. Saturday. Pallbearers will be Ronald Buchanan, Brian Buchanan, Curtis Buchanan, Leslie Darter, Mark Ayers, Travis Ayers and Cecil Bryant. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 26, 2000
BUNN, MYRTLE PIERCE Funeral services for Myrtle Pierce Bunn will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the graveside in Shelby Hills Cemetery. The Rev. Gary Garland will officiate. Mrs. Bunn, 96, formerly of Bristol Virginia, died Saturday, May 6, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was a homemaker and a housemother for Presbyterian Home in Lynchburg, VA, until her retirement. She was a member of First Christian Church and the widow of Hugh Matt Bunn. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Roger (Huberta) Crane of Bristol Virginia; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Bunn was also preceded in death by two daughters, Dorothy Martin and Senah Lockhart. Pallbearers will be grandsons. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 9, 2000
CALLAHAN, CLEO M. SHADY VALLEY, TN -- Cleo M. Callahan, 80, of 1550 Highway 133 died Sunday, May 14, 2000, at home. She was born in Johnson County, a daughter of the late Willis and Hattie Blevins McQueen. She was the widow of Thomas P. "Pat" Callahan. She was a former employee of Blue Ridge Shoe Co., president of the Shady Valley Home Demonstration Club and a member of Shady Valley Church of Christ. Surviving are a daughter, Patricia C. Honaker of Shady Valley; two brothers, Raleigh McQueen of Atlanta and Reford McQueen of Shady Valley; two sisters, Lois Walker of Shady Valley and Okie Greer of Johnson City; two grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Shady Valley Church of Christ by Percy-Hux Funeral Home in Mountain City, TN, James A. Sherman and Dr. Tom Peek, ministers, will officiate. Graveside services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in McQueen Cemetery in Shady Valley. Pallbearers will be Tony Barry, David Walker, Randy McQueen, Richard Blevins, Randy Hutchinson, Doug Roark, Jack Blevins and Doug Walker. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the church and any time at the residence. Percy-Hux Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 16, 2000
CLARK, DAPHNE ELLIS Daphne "Mimi" Ellis Clark, 70, of Bristol VA, died Friday, May 12, 2000, at home. She was born in Bristol TN, a daughter of the late Herb and Roxie Ellis. She was a member of Central Presbyterian Church. She was a retired registered nurse from Bristol Regional Medical Center. Surviving are two daughters, Donna C. Scalf of Atlanta and Linda C. Esser of Bristol TN; a son, David Allen Clark of Great Falls, VA; a brother, Dr. Donald H. Ellis; and five grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted Monday at 7 p.m. in Central Presbyterian Church by Akard Funeral Home. The Rev. Tom Hay will officiate. There will be no burial. Her wish was to be cremated. Among survivors are grandchildren, Zachery and Rachel Scalf, Meredith and Madeleine Clark, and Heather Esser; two aunts, Ardena Smith Hawkins and Jeneva Smith Hawkins, both of Culpeper, Va.; sons-in-law Ron Scalf and Fred Esser; daughter-in-law Teresa Odum Clark; sister-in-law Oacluce B. Ellis; and many special friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Central Presbyterian Church, 301 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 14, 2000
CLARK, DAPHNE "MIMI" ELLIS A memorial service for Daphne "Mimi" Ellis Clark will be conducted Monday at 7 p.m. in Central Presbyterian Church by Akard Funeral Home. Dr. Tom Hay will officiate. There will be no burial. Her wish was to be cremated. Mrs. Clark, 70, of Bristol Virginia, died Friday, May 12, 2000, at home. The family will receive friends at 6 p.m. Monday prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Central Presbyterian Church, 301 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 15, 2000
CUNNINGHAM, MARY ANN Mary Ann Cunningham, 70, of Bristol TN died Thursday, May 25, 2000, at home. She was a long-time resident of Bristol, a retired employee of Sears and a current employee of Short Stop Market on Highway 126. She was a member of Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church and the widow of Clarence Cunningham. Surviving are three sons, Howard Lynn Johnson of Orlando, FL, Ronald Tilden Johnson and Fred W. Johnson, both of Blountville; two sisters, Louise White of Bristol TN and Betty Hoglund of Roxbury, CT; a brother, George F. Ricks of Bristol TN; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Jessee Neal will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Dallas McFaddin, Wayne Feathers, Dean White and Ted White. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in Akard Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 27, 2000
CUNNINGHAM, MARY ANN Funeral services for Mary Ann Cunningham will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Jessee Neal will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Mrs. Cunningham, 70, of Bristol Tennessee died Thursday, May 25, 2000, at home. Pallbearers will be Dallas McFaddin, Wayne Feathers, Dean White and Ted White. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 28, 2000
DAVIS, LOLA JEAN RICHMOND -- Lola Jean Davis, 71, died Friday, May 19, 2000, in Health South Medical Center. She was born in Nora, VA., a daughter of Bertha Jane Owens Grizzle of Bristol Tennessee and the late Fonsby Grizzle. Surviving, besides her mother, are her husband, Winston Davis; a son, Michael Ray Davis of Petersburg, VA; two daughters, Linda D. Stinson of Powhatan, VA, and Brenda D. Jenkins of Chester, VA; two brothers, Chad Grizzle of Savannah, GA, and Billy Grizzle of Bristol TN; a sister, Shirley Booher of Bristol TN; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Chester Chapel of J.T. Morris & Son Funeral Home, 3050 West Hundred Road, Petersburg, VA. Dwayne H. Stinson will officiate. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. Mrs. Davis was also preceded in death by a brother, Sammy Grizzle. Among survivors are daughter-in-law Diane Davis of Petersburg; and sons-in-law Ray Stinson of Powhatan and Donald Jenkins of Chester. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in J.T. Morris & Son Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAYY 21, 2000
DAVIS, LUCILLE HARTSOCK Lucille Hartsock Davis, 89, of Bristol TN died Thursday, May 18, 2000, in Cambridge House. A lifelong resident of Bristol, she was a daughter of the late John D. and Nannie Whitlow Hartsock. She was a retired employee of Grey's Hosiery Mill. She was a member of West Hills Christian Church and the widow of Lynn Martin Davis. Surviving are a son, Donald L. Davis of Bristol TN; and two grandchildren, Michael Lynn Davis of Johnson City and Donna Lee McGrew of Bluff City. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in West Hills Christian Church. The Rev. Gary Knapp will officiate. A private family burial in Mountain View Cemetery will follow the service and visitation in the church. Among survivors is daughter-in-law Sara D. Davis. Pallbearers will be Donnie Morrell, Luther Large, James Blevins, Johnny Hutchinson, Bill Stewart and Henry Mitchell. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Doug Green and members of the Willing Workers Sunday School Class. The family will receive friends following the funeral services in the church and any time at the home of the son, 108 Country Oaks Drive, Bristol, TN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to West Hills Christian Church or First United Methodist Church. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 19, 2000
DEEL, RUDOLPH J. "RUDY" Rudolph J. "Rudy" Deel, 77, of 940 Windsor Ave., Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, May 16, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. He had spent most of his life in the Bristol area and was a son of the late Walter and Josie Deel. He was retired from Bill Gatton body shop and was a member of First Church of God. He was a US Army veteran of World War II. He received the World War II Victory Ribbon, the Good Conduct Medal, Asiatic Pacific Service Medal with three bronze service stars and one bronze arrowhead, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon and two Bronze Stars. He was a member of VFW Post 6975 Patton-Crosswhite and American Legion Hacklerwood Post 145. Surviving are his wife, Bertha South Deel; two daughters, Sheila Boy of Decatur, AL, and Diane Clark of Bristol TN; four sons, Ronnie Deel of Bluff City, David Deel of Bristol Virginia and Kenneth Deel and Larry Deel, both of Knoxville; a stepson, Ron Fleenor of Knoxville; a stepdaughter, Debbie Fleenor of Knoxville; two brothers, Charles Deel and Robert Deel, both of Bristol TN; four sisters, Herma Leonard and Mary Elizabeth Edwards, both of Bristol TN, Peggy Sedlacek of Omaha, NB, and Helen Ritter of Lacygne, KS; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Don McGregory will officiate. Graveside services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in the National Cemetery in Mountain Home, TN, with military honors by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. The family will receive friends following the service. Mr. Deel was also preceded in death by a stepson, Larry Fleenor; and two brothers, William Deel and Richard Deel. Honorary pallbearers will be friends of the VFW and American Legion. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 17, 2000
DEEL, RUDOLPH J. "RUDY" Graveside services for Rudolph J. "Rudy" Deel will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in the National Cemetery in Mountain Home, TN, with military honors by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Mr. Deel, 77, of 940 Windsor Ave., Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, May 16, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. Honorary pallbearers will be friends of the VFW and American Legion. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 18, 2000
DEREY, EDYTHE PRATT Edythe Pratt Derey, 86, of Bristol Nursing Home died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, in Bristol Nursing Home. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, a daughter of the late Walter and Sallie Pratt. She was the former owner of Nansue. She was also employed at King's Beauty Shop, H.P. King Co. and Ruby's Beauty Shop. She was a member of Windsor Avenue Presbyterian Church, where she was a member of the Women's Group. She was a member of DAR and the widow of Vernon F. Derey. Surviving are a son, Clifford Walter "Bud" Derey of Roanoke; two daughters, Sally D. Cross of Waynesboro, VA, and Jill D. Brinser of Bristol TN; a brother, Walter "Jack" Pratt of Bristol TN; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Rick Light will officiate. Graveside services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Derey was also preceded in death by two brothers, Mahlon Pratt and Winford Pratt. Among survivors are sisters-in-law, Frances Pratt and Virginia Pratt, both of Bristol TN; and grandchildren, Nell Cross, Spencer Cross, Celeste D. Brogdon, Walter Derey, Will Brinser, Sarah Brinser and Emily Brinser. She has gone to be with the Lord. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Friday, prior to the service in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 5, 2000
DICKENS, LYNDA MUMPOWER BLOUNTVILLE -- Lynda Mumpower Dickens, 53, of 421 Knob View Road, died Monday, May 8, 2000, at home. She was a daughter of T.C. Mumpower of Bristol TN and the late Helen Hutton Mumpower. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Blountville. She was a retired dental office manager. Surviving, besides her father, are her husband, Johnny Dickens; a daughter, Mrs. David (Rhnea) Sluder of Bluff City; her stepmother, Mary Mumpower of Bristol TN; a brother, Roger Wayne Mumpower of Troy, OH; five sisters, Carol M. Laney of Maiden, NC, Boo M. Greene of Charlottesville, VA, Doris M. Roberts of Bluff City, Judy M. "Tootie" Eskind of Nashville and Cindy M. Hodes of Louisville, KY; a stepsister, Pat B. Sands of Max Meadows, VA.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in First Baptist Church in Blountville by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home in Bristol TN. The Rev. Clay Austin will officiate. Burial will be in Tri-City Memory Gardens. Among survivors is a special aunt, Louise "Toolou" Light of Blountville. Pallbearers will be David Chambers, Leon Caudell, Wayne Ausmus, Lawrence Buchanan, Roger McAmis, Steve Morelock, Mike Stoots and David Guffey. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home and other times at the home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 10, 2000
DICKESN, LYNDA MUMPOWER BLOUNTVILLE -- Funeral services for Lynda Mumpower Dickens will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in First Baptist Church in Blountville by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home in Bristol Tennessee. The Rev. Clay Austin will officiate. Burial will be in Tri-City Memory Gardens. Mrs. Dickens, 53, of 421 Knob View Road, died Monday, May 8, 2000, at home. Pallbearers will be David Chambers, Leon Caudell, Wayne Ausmus, Lawrence Buchanan, Roger McAmis, Steve Morelock, Mike Stoots and David Guffey. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Bristol Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 11, 2000
DULANEY, DANNY WAYNE BLOUNTVILLE -- Funeral services for Danny Wayne Dulaney will be conducted Monday at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Rev. Larry Hall will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service Monday. Graveside services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the National Cemetery in Mountain Home, TN, with military graveside rites by VFW Post 6975. Mr. Dulaney, 50, of 1173 Big Hollow Road, died Friday, May 19, 2000. Among survivors are several stepchildren including Joshua Going and Sherry Rutledge of the home. Pallbearers will be Danny Joe Dulaney, Donald Goodwin, Marvin Goodwin, Frank Greer and Jack Roller. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 22, 2000
EASLEY, MARGARET COWAN Margaret Cowan Easley of Bristol TN died Wednesday, May 17, 2000, at home. She was born in Sullivan County, a daughter of the late George A. and Ethel G. Cowan. She had lived in Sullivan County and Bristol all of her life. She was a lifelong homemaker and the widow of Carl Cowan. She was a member of Windsor Avenue Presbyterian Church and the Frances Ernest Bible Class. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Louise) Glover and Mrs. Larry (Betty) Lilley, both of Bristol TN; two granddaughters, Libby Underwood of Bristol TN and Laurie Malyar of Jonesborough, TN; two grandsons, Chip Glover of Bristol TN and David Glover of Knoxville; five great-grandchildren, Mandy Underwood, Meghann Underwood, Tyler Glover and Nathan Glover, all of Bristol TN, and Nicholas Malyar of Jonesborough; two nieces; and a nephew. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. at the graveside in Shelby Hills Cemetery by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Revs. Dr. Ross Dampier and Sid Tiller will officiate. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Chip Glover and David Glover, great-grandson Tyler Glover, grandsons-in-law, Ken Underwood and Curt Malyar and nephew Bob Easley. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 19, 2000
EASLEY, MARGARET COWAN Funeral services for Margaret Cowan Easley will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum at Glenwood Cemetery by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Revs. Dr. Ross Dampier and Sid Tiller will officiate. Burial will be in Shelby Hills Cemetery. Mrs. Easley of Bristol Tennessee died Wednesday, May 17, 2000, at home. She was the widow of Carl Easley. Pallbearers will be grandsons Chip Glover and David Glover, great-grandson Tyler Glover, grandsons-in-law Ken Underwood and Curt Malyar and nephew Bob Easley. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 20, 2000
FINE, LILA JUNE LOGGANS Lila June Loggans Fine, 67, of 1117 Virginia Ave., Bristol, TN, died Thursday, May 18, 2000, at home. She was born in Bristol Tennessee, a daughter of L. Gladys Loggans of Bristol Tennessee and the late Lonas W. Loggans Sr. She was a long-time resident of Glen Burnie, MD, before moving back to Bristol, where she had lived for the past six years. She was a 1952 graduate of the Tennessee School for the Deaf in Knoxville. She was the widow of Victor Fine. Surviving, besides her mother, are two sisters, G. Lee Mullins of Lake Wiley, SC, and Jo Ann Pelarski of Warrenton, VA; a brother, Lonas W. Loggans Jr. of Morristown, TN.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in the Mausoleum Chapel in Glenwood Cemetery by Weaver Funeral Home. Among survivors are nieces Tammy Clark and Teresa Mullins, both of Bristol. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Weaver Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Widows Mite, 1119 Commonwealth Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 20, 2000
FINE, LILA JUNE Funeral services for Lila June Loggans Fine will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in the Mauseleum Chapel in Glenwood Cemetery by Weaver Funeral Home. Mrs. Fine, 67, of 1117 Virginia Ave., Bristol, TN., died Thursday, May 18, 2000, at home. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Weaver Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Widows Mite, 1119 Commonwealth Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAYY 21, 2000
FORD, CHARLES E. Sr. BLOUNTVILLE -- Graveside services for Charles E. "Charlie" Ford Sr. will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Ford, 63, of 250 Rhea Ave., died Wednesday, May 10, 2000. Pallbearers will be Elijah Bethany, Phil Branson, John Kelsey, Roger Bowers, Randy McAmis, Denny Ford, Donnie Ford and Danny Ford. East Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 13, 2000
FOUST, JAMES DAVID "JAY" KNOXVILLE -- Funeral services for James David "Jay" Foust Jr. will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Mausoleum Chapel. The Rev. Gary Knapp will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. Foust, 26, of 5216 Daphne Drive, died Friday, May 19, 2000, in Knoxville from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday in Weaver Funeral Home Graveside services for Ann Elizabeth Camper Robbins will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Robbins, 58, died Saturday, May 20, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Addilynn Memorial United Methodist Church, 3225 Avoca Road, Bristol, TN 37620, for the building fund. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 22, 2000
FOUST, JAMES DAVID, Jr. KNOXVILLE -- Funeral services for James David "Jay" Foust Jr. will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Mausoleum Chapel. The Rev. Gary Knapp will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. Foust, 26, of 5216 Daphne Drive, died Friday, May 19, 2000, in Knoxville from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 23, 2000
FULLER, LESLIE WITT Leslie Witt Fuller, 42, of Bristol Virginia, died Friday, May 19, 2000, at home. A lifelong resident of Bristol, she was a daughter of Bobby Gene and Jimmie Lou Witt of Bristol TN. She was a graduate of Tennessee High School. She was a former employee of NHC Health Care and a member of Walnut Grove Presbyterian Church in Bristol Virginia. Surviving, besides her parents, are her husband, Howard Junior Fuller; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. in Walnut Grove Presbyterian Church, Lee Highway, Bristol, VA, by Akard Funeral Home. The Rev. John Markel will officiate. Mrs. Fuller's wishes were to be cremated. Among survivors are many friends and loved ones. There will be no viewing or visitation at Akard Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Washington County Virginia Animal Shelter. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 20, 2000
GEISLER, PAUL DANIEL Jr. Paul Daniel "Danny" Geisler Jr., 38, of Bristol VAirginia died Thursday, May 25, 2000, in Newport, TN, from injuries sustained in a trucking accident. He was a son of Dorothy Yeakle of St. Petersburg, FL. He was a former resident of Newport News, VA, for 15 years and was an employee of Pro-Transport Co. of Des Moines, Iowa. Surviving, besides his mother, are his wife, Sherry Freeman Geisler; his stepfather, Wade Yeakle of St. Petersburg; his stepmother, Cherry Geisler of St. Petersburg; a brother, Scott Geisler of St. Petersburg; and a sister, Brenda Oveido of Jacksonville, AR. A memorial service will be conducted Monday at 8 p.m. in East Bristol Church of Christ by Akard Funeral Home. The Rev. Clifford Newell Jr. will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m., prior to the service at the church. Mr. Geisler's wishes were to be cremated. Among survivors are his father-in-law and mother-in-law Coy and Erma Freeman of Bristol Virginia; and brother-in-law Gary Freeman of Bristol Virginia. There will be no viewing or visitation in Akard Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to East Bristol Church of Christ, Bonham Road, Bristol, VA 24201. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 28, 2000
GILLENWATER, LOUISE HARLAN KINGSPORT -- Louise Harlan Gillenwater, 78, of 225 Thomas St. died Monday, May 8, 2000, in Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center. She was born in Bristol, a daughter of the late John W. and Mary Jane Weatherly Harlan. She had resided in the Mount Carmel and Kingsport areas for the past 50 years. She was a retired beautician and employed for several years at Kingsley School. She was of the Baptist faith and the widow of Marion Buford Gillenwater. Surviving are a son, John C. Ketron of Kingsport; a stepson, Randy Gillenwater of Washington, DC; a stepdaughter, Trena Hatton of Washington, DC; three sisters, Artis Warren and Eva Harr, both of Blountville, and Frances Smith of Bluff City; two brothers, Fred Harlan of Blountville and Ralph Harlan of Bristol TN; two grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in East Lawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be friends of the family. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Wednesday in Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown, where services will be held at 7 p.m. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 9, 2000
GRAGG, ELIZABETH MARY FRANCES Funeral services for Elizabeth Mary Frances Gragg will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Jess Neal and Isaac Gragg will officiate. Burial will be in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Mrs. Gragg, 57, of 954 Bethel Drive, Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, May 23, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, a daughter of the late Alexander and Esther Leonard and a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Daniel Gragg; two daughters, Vivian Dianne Kerns and Tammy Lynn Beach, both of Bristol TN; a son, Daniel Jarried Gragg of Los Angeles; five brothers, Ted Leonard of Graham, NC, John Leonard of Bristol VA, Eugene Leonard and Clay Leonard, both of Bristol TN, and Alex Jerry Leonard of Ashland City, TN.; two sisters, Lucille Osborne of Bristol TN and Judy Carlson of Henderson, NV; and five grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Alex Leonard Jr., Charlie Leonard, Jason Leonard, Johnny Leonard, Tommy Leonard, Nelson Leonard and Kevin Osborne. Honorary pallbearers will be Christopher Beach, Billy Kerns and Rick Kerns. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 25, 2000
GRAGG, ELIZABETH MARY FRANCES Funeral services for Elizabeth Mary Frances Gragg will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Jess Neal and Isaac Gragg will officiate. Burial will be in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Mrs. Gragg, 57, of 954 Bethel Drive, Bristol, TN., died Tuesday, May 23, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be Alex Leonard Jr., Charlie Leonard, Jason Leonard, Johnny Leonard, Tommy Leonard, Nelson Leonard and Kevin Osborne. Honorary pallbearers will be Christopher Beach, Billy Kerns and Rick Kerns. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 26, 2000
GREEN, MILTON JERE A memorial service for former Col. Milton Jere Green, U.S. Marine Corps, will be conducted Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in B'Nai Shalom Synagouge, 2510 Highway 126 in Bristol. His ashes will be interned Arlington National Cemetery. Mr. Green, 87, of 33 Wellington, Bristol, TN, died Monday, May 1, 2000, at home. He was born in St. Louis, MO, a son of the late Jennie Palkes Green and Nathan Goldfarb. He graduated from Tennessee High School in 1929, and from the University of Virginia Law School in 1936. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1941 as a second lieutenant, joining the 2nd Division. He served as a brigade commander motor transport in the South Pacific during World War II. In Titian, he was promoted to lieutenant colonel and was awarded the Bronze Star. He was honorably discharged in 1946, and became a life member of the Marine Corps Reserve Officers Association. His medals include the American Defense Service Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, the Victory Medal World War II, the Bronze Star Medal and three bronze stars. Mr. Green returned to Bristol in 1950 as general manager of Twin City Auto Parts. He later founded Speed Clip, a wheel-weights business that is now owned and operated by Exide Corp. He later expanded his business interests to England, France and South Africa. Surviving are three daughters, Susan Wittman of Pembroke Pines, FL, Virginia Green of New York City and Constance Kuhlman of Bristol TN; and three grandchildren, Rebecca Sgan-Cohen of Brooklyn, NY, Gabriel Wittman of Miami, FL, and Ephraim Wittman of Pembroke Pines, FL. Mr. Green's mother and stepfather, Thomas Julian Green, lived in Bristol for 81 years. His father died when Milton was a baby. Mr. Green fought in the Battle of Tarawa, the first American offensive against the Japenese-controlled Pacific Islands in November of 1942. It was the first amphibious landing against a heavily fortified objective and one of the bloodiest in Marine history - there were about 1,000 casualties a day in three days of fighting. He was sent back to the United States and two months later was called back to front line duty to serve on Gen. Douglas MacArthur's staff in the Philippines. His job under MacArthur was to plan the transport/logistics for the invasion of Japan. This was obviated by then-President Harry Truman's decision to drop the A-bomb. Mr. Green later said that Truman's courageous decision saved thousands of Allied lives. He was an active supporter of local and international charities, for which he was recognized here and abroad. Dearest Daddy and Grandpa, you will always be loved, missed and remembered. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the United Jewish Appeal. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 3, 2000
GRIFFITH, DAVID C. "BLUE" David C. "Blue" Griffith, 39, of Bristol VA, died Monday, May 29, 2000, in Sycamore Shoals Hospital in Elizabethton. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol, a son of the late Jayhue Griffith and Betty Ruth Glover Wilson, and a former employee of Electrolux. He was most currently employed as a life insurance agent with American General. He was a member of the National Association of Life Underwriters and a member of the Leadership Council. He was a member of the Church of the Glad Tidings, a member of the Honor Bound Men's Ministries of the church, a coordinator for senior citizens of the church and a Sunday School teacher for junior boys. Surviving are his wife, Ginger Bingham Griffith; a daughter, Stevie Griffith of the home; a half-brother, Joey Wilson of Bristol Tennessee; a niece; and a nephew. A Celebration of Life Service will be conducted Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Church of the Glad Tidings, 50 24th St., Bristol, TN by Akard Funeral Home. The Rev. Timothy S. Rice will officiate. Entombment will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel. Among survivors are several aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday prior to the services in the church. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Building Fund, Church of the Glad Tidings. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 30, 2000
GRIFFITH, DAVID C. "BLUE" Entombment services for David C. "Blue" Griffith will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel. Mr. Griffith, 39, of Bristol Virginia, died Monday, May 29, 2000, in Sycamore Shoals Hospital in Elizabethton. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Building Fund, Church of the Glad Tidings. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 31, 2000
GROSS, ARE WOODROW Are Woodrow Gross, 73, of 993 Paperville Road, Bristol, TN, died Saturday, May 27, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol, a son of the late John and Della Shaffer Gross, and the widower of Rosie Henson Gross. He was of the Protestant faith. Surviving are two daughters, Wanda Miller of Bluff City and Linda Rosenbalm of Panama City, FL; four sons, Larry Gross and Ricky Gross, both of Bristol Tennessee, Stanley Gross of Bluff City and Woodrow Gross of Florida; five sisters, Mabel Saylor, Mary Cooper, Bonnie Taylor, Myrtle Henson and Stella Dooley, all of Bristol TN; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Gross was also preceded in death by two sons, Brent Gross and Jerry Gross; and a grandson, Luke Rosenbalm. Among survivors is a special friend, Raymond Duty. He also leaves behind his best friend, his pet Spot. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 28, 2000
HARR, CLAUDE ALLEN BLOUNTVILLE -- Claude Allen Harr, 81, died Thursday, May 25, 2000, in the Hospice House in Bristol TN. He was born in Blountville, a son of the late Henry T. and Ella Morris Harr. He was employed for many years at Farmers Supply in Bristol and Galloway Mills in Bluff City and also the Sullivan County Recycle Center. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Blountville, where he was a member of the Senior Adult Mens Class. Surviving are his wife of 61 years, Cleo Glover Harr; a daughter, Linda Sluss of Blountville; a son, Gordon Harr of Bristol; a brother, Howard Harr of Blountville; two sisters, Rosie Willen and Kathlene Ketron, both of Blountville; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in First Baptist Church in Blountville by East Lawn Funeral Home of Kingsport. Dr. Clay Austin will officiate. Music will be by First Baptist Church. Burial will be in Gunnings Cemetery. Mr. Harr was also preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Hicks. Among survivors are daughter-in-law Peggy Harr of Bristol; grandchildren, Dr. Tammy Sluss, Randall Sluss, Gary Harr, Cindy Edwards, Sherri Smith and Brad Harr; and great-grandchildren, Ashley Sluss, Kacy Smith, Erika Sluss, Emily Harr, Tyler Smith and Hunter Harr. Pallbearers will be Lane Thompson, Jackie Harr, Curt Sexton, David Quillen, Gerald May and Dee Lawson. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday in East Lawn Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Building Fund of First Baptist Church of Blountville, 3358 Highway 126, Blountville. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 26, 2000
HARR, CLAUDE ALLEN BLOUNTVILLE -- Funeral services for Claude Allen Harr will be conducted Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in First Baptist Church in Blountville by East Lawn Funeral Home of Kingsport. Dr. Clay Austin will officiate. Music will be by First Baptist Church. The body will be taken to the church one hour before services. Burial will be in Gunnings Cemetery. Mr. Harr, 81, died Thursday, May 25, 2000, in the Hospice House in Bristol Tennessee. Pallbearers will be Lane Thompson, Jackie Harr, Curt Sexton, David Quillen, Gerald May and Dee Lawson. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Building Fund of First Baptist Church of Blountville, 3358 Highway 126, Blountville. East Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 27, 2000
HARRINGTON, RUBY WISDOM Ruby Wisdom Harrington, 95, of Bristol Tennessee, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. A lifelong resident of Bristol, she was a daughter of the late Shedrick Watkins Wisdom and Mary Gillespie Wisdom and the widow of E.A. Harrington. She was a member of Lee Street Baptist Church, where she was president of the Pastor's Aid Club and past president of the Nannie Burroughs Circle. Surviving are a sister, Eleanor Wisdom Garnette of Petersburg, VA; a brother, Robert Wisdom of Rivera Beach, FL; seven nieces; five nephews; and several grand-nieces and grand-nephews. A special memorial service will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. in Lee Street Baptist Church. Dr. W. A. Johnson, and the Revs. Raymond Dickerson and James McDaniel will officiate. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Lee Street Baptist Church. Blevins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 4, 2000
HARRINGTON, RUBY WISDOM A special memorial service for Ruby Wisdom Harrington will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. in Lee Street Baptist Church. Dr. W. A. Johnson and the Revs. Raymond Dickerson and James McDaniel will officiate. Burial will be private. Mrs. Harrington, 95, of Bristol Tennessee, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Lee Street Baptist Church. Blevins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Funeral services for Charles C. Witcher will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Beidleman Presbyterian Church by Weaver Funeral Home. Niles E. Kitzmiller will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 6, 2000
HELTON, ANN SANDEFUR AUSTIN, TX -- Funeral services for Ann Sandefur Helton will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel. The Rev. John Massey will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery in Bristol. Mrs. Helton, 77, formerly of Bristol VA, died Wednesday, May 24, 2000, at the home of her brother in Austin. She was the widow of Henry Edgar Helton and was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are a stepson, Bill Helton of Bristol VA; six brothers, James C. Sandefur of Columbus, OH, Arthur A. Sandefur and Robert E. Sandefur, both of Bristol VA, John Sandefur of Glade Spring, Charles Sandefur of San Antonio, TX, and George Sandefur of Austin; and a step-grandchild. Pallbearers will be the brothers. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in Farris Funeral Service. Memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of Austin, 4107 Spice Wood Springs Road, Suite 100, Austin, TX 68759. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 27, 2000
HELTON, ANN SANDERFUR AUSTIN, TX-- Funeral services for Ann Sandefur Helton will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel. The Rev. John Massey will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery in Bristol. Mrs. Helton, 77, formerly of Bristol Virginia, died Wednesday, May 24, 2000, at the home of her brother in Austin. Pallbearers will be her brothers. Memorial contributions may be sent to Hospice of Austin, 4107 Spice Wood Springs Road, Suite 100, Austin, TX 68759. Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 28, 2000
HOFFMAN, EMILY HAMPTON, TN -- Emily Hoffman died Monday, May 15, 2000, at home. She was born in Homestead, PA, a daughter of the late Martha and Thomas Wilson, and moved to the Bristol area in 1959 and to Hampton in 1980. She was the widow of E. Earl Hoffman and a member of First Church of the Brethern in Bristol TN. She was a lifelong homemaker and served as a Head Start volunteer for many years. Surviving are two daughters, Lois H. Wallace of Blountville and Wilma H. Turner of Sanford, NC; a son, David E. Hoffman of Hampton; 10 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; a step-great-grandchild; a niece; and a nephew. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Blountville Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Jeff Johnson will officiate. Graveside services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Blountville. Mrs. Hoffman was also preceded in death by two brothers; and two sisters. Among survivors is daughter-in-law Wilma D. Hoffman of Hampton. Mrs. Hoffman had devoted her life to her husband, children and caring for her grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeffrey Peters, Darrell Honeycutt, Anthony Peters, Charles Phil Hyder, Ricky Plank, Tim Coulthard, Robert B. Wallace and George Parris. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday prior to the service in Blountville Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 17, 2000
HOLLAR, JOHN JACOB John Jacob Holler Sr., 80, of Bristol TN, died Sunday, May 7, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Van Horne, IA, and graduated from Washington-Lee High School in Arlington, VA He was employed with the U.S. government at the Department of the Army and the Department of the Navy for 29 years before retiring to Bristol 15 years ago. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Martha Thompson Holler; two daughters, Jean H. Everard of Alexandria, VA, and Janice H. Rogers of McLean, VA; two sons, John J. Holler Jr. of Reston, VA, and Peter D. Holler of Bristol TN; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 4 p.m. in First Presbyterian Church by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Rev. Gordon Turnbull will officiate. The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. immediately before the service at the church. There will also be a service Thursday at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Herndon, VA. Graveside services will follow in National Memorial Park in Fairfax, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Healing Hands Health Center, Inc., 210 Memorial Drive, Bristol, TN 37620, to King College, 1350 King College Road, Bristol, TN 37620, or to a favorite charity. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 8, 2000
HOLLER, JOHN JACOB Sr. Funeral services for John Jacob Holler Sr. will be conducted Tuesday at 4 p.m. in First Presbyterian Church by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Rev. Gordon Turnbull will officiate. The family will receive friends from 3 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. immediately before the service at the church. There will also be a service Thursday at Trinity Presbyterian Church in Herndon, VA. Graveside services will follow in National Memorial Park in Fairfax, VA. Mr. Holler, 80, of Bristol Tennessee died Sunday, May 7, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbarers will be John Manney, John Conner, Dave Woody, John Gibson, Kermit Lowry, Randy Cook, Frank Tilden, John Gaines, John T. Kelly, Les Hilbert, Dale Gordon and Tommy Curtin. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Healing Hands Health Center Inc., 210 Memorial Drive, Bristol, TN 37620, to King College, 1350 King College Road, Bristol, TN 37620, or to a favorite charity. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 9, 2000
HORD, GEORGE JUNIOR George Junior Hord, 86, of 209 Stevenswood Drive, Bristol, TN, died May 16, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Lawndale, NC, and had lived in Bristol TN, since 1950. He was a retired TVA employee with 38 years of service. He was a 32nd degree Mason, York Rite Commander, the Bristol Shrine, Jericho Shine, past patron Border City Eastern Star 162 and a member of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Mary V. Hord; a daughter, Patricia Castle of Emory, VA; two sisters, Gazzie Putman of Rutherfordton, NC, and Edna Hord of Shelby, NC; a brother, Russell Hord of Shelby; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Jim Best and Danny Felty will officiate. Graveside services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. Among survivors are grandchildren Teri Canter of Knoxville, Scott Amburn of Bristol VA, and Chris Castle of Emory. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday prior to the service in Akard Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 17, 2000
HORD, GEORGE JUNIOR Graveside services for George Junior Hord will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. Mr. Hord, 86, of 209 Stevenswood Drive, Bristol, TN, died May 16, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 18, 2000
HUDSON, EULA S. Eula S. Hudson, of Chester Square, Bristol VA, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in Cambridge House. She was born in New Bern, NC, a daughter of Myrtle and F.C. Stewart. She had lived in Bristol since 1941. She was the widow of Edgar M. Hudson and a member of State Street United Methodist Church. Surviving are two brothers, Ray B. Stewart of New Bern and Robert E. Stewart of Arapahoe, NC; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 10 a.m. at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery. The Rev. Jane Nelson will officiate. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 10, 2000
JOHNSON, JAMES D. Funeral services for James D. Johnson will be conducted Friday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Howard Robinson and Roger Ball will officiate. Graveside services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery with military honors by DAV Chapter 40. Mr. Johnson, 75, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000, in Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center. Pallbearers will be Mark Fleenor, Jay Vanover, Larry Akers, Phillip Moser, Reggie Johnson and Don Puckett. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m., prior to the service Friday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 12, 2000
JOHNSON, JAMES D. Graveside services for James D. Johnson will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery with military honors by DAV Chapter 40. Mr. Johnson died Wednesday, May 10, 2000, in Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 13, 2000
JONES, BILLY LEE Billy Lee Jones, 63, of 119 1/2 14th St., Bristol, TN, died Sunday, May 28, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He had lived most of his life in the Bristol area, was a son of Mary Ann Yates Jones of Bristol Tennessee and the late James W. Jones Sr., and was a retired employee of Lowe's Inc. He was of the Baptist faith. Surviving, besides his mother, are three daughters, Ava Roark, Diane Poarch and Lisa Bowman, all of Johnson City; five sons, Billy Lee Jones Jr., Raymond Jones, Jamie Jones, Roscoe Jones and Robert Jones, all of Johnson City; four sisters, Martha "Sis" Arnold, Ollie Mae Leonard and Peggy Widner, all of Bristol, and Betty L. Jones of Glade Spring; five brothers, James W. Jones Jr., C.F. Jones, Robert S. Jones and Danny H. Jones, all of Bristol, and Eugene Jones of Clarmont, NC; 12 grandchildren; a great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Jess Neal and Dewayne Green will officiate. Burial will be in Shelby Hills Cemetery. Mr. Jones was also preceded in death by a sister, Juanita Tolbert; and a brother, Wiley Jones. Among survivors are great-grandson Jacob Jones; and a special niece, Alisha Ann Hicks. Pallbearers will be James R. Widner, James A. Widner, Steve Allen Tolbert, Johnny Lee Arnold, David Jones, J.W. Phillips and Robert Jones Jr. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 30, 2000
JONES, BILLY LEE Funeral services for Billy Lee Jones will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Jess Neal and Dewayne Green will officiate. Burial will be in Shelby Hills Cemetery. Mr. Jones, 63, of 119 1/2 14th St., Bristol, TN, died Sunday, May 28, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be James R. Widner, James A. Widner, Steve Allen Tolbert, Johnny Lee Arnold, David Jones, J.W. Phillips and Robert Jones Jr. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 31, 2000
KELLY, VERNA L. Verna L. Kelly, 83, of 722 Fifth St., Bristol, TN, died Friday, May
5, 2000, at home. She was born in Sullivan County, and had lived her entire life in the
Bristol area. She was a retired employee of King Rogers Grocery, working for more than 35
years. She was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church and the widow of James M.
Kelly. Surviving are a daughter, Eleanor Richard of Bristol TN; three grandchildren, Butch
Rhymer of Blountville, Rick Rhymer of Bristol TN and Greg Rhymer of Greenville, TN.; and
six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in Glenwood
Mausoleum Chapel by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Lloyd Jones will officiate. Burial will
be in Glenwood Cemetery. There will be no visitation in the funeral home. Friends
may call any time at the residence. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Bristol Life
Saving Crew.
Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 7, 2000
KELLY, VERNA L. Funeral services for Verna L. Kelly will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Lloyd Jones will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Kelly, 83, of 722 Fifth St., Bristol, TN, died Friday, May 5, 2000, at home. There will be no visitation in the funeral home. Friends may call any time at the residence. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Bristol Life Saving Crew. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 8, 2000
KENNEDY, RUTH CHILDRESS MESA, AZ - Ruth Childress Kennedy, formerly of Bristol TN, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in Mesa. She was born in Teas, VA. She was a long-time resident of Bristol TN and the widow of her husband of 55 years, James H. Kennedy. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Galveston, TX, and a member of the Jolly Elders Class. Surviving are two sons, Dr. Joseph T. Kennedy of Gadsden, AL, and Kenneth K. Kennedy of Knoxville; a daughter, Peggy K. Winchester of Galveston; 13 grandchildren, Karen K. Jolles and Tom Kennedy, both of Chickamauga, GA, Jimmy Kennedy and Anita Kennedy, both of Gadsden, John Kennedy and Sally Kennedy, both of Huntsville, AL, Randy Kennedy, Terry Kennedy, Andy Kennedy and Kelli Kennedy, all of Bristol TN, Melissa K. Woodruff of Knoxville, Meg Winchester of San Diego and Becki Winchester Habib of Galveston; and 12 great-grandchildren, Joseph Kennedy and Matthew Kennedy, both of Georgia, Laura Kennedy, Leslie Kennedy, Holly Kennedy and Melody Kennedy, all of Alabama, Kaylan Kennedy, Drew Kennedy and Matthew S. Kennedy, all of Bristol TN, and Hannah Kennedy, Jeremy Woodruff and Isaiah Woodruff, all of Knoxville; and several nieces and nephews. A private graveside memorial ceremony was held Friday at 4 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. Sons Joe and Ken officiated per her request. Mrs. Kennedy was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Harriet Irene, a brother, Harry Childress; and two sisters, Bradley Wyatt and Arrietta Mahaffey. Among survivors are daughters-in-law Pearl Kennedy of Gadsden and Mary Lou Kennedy of Knoxville; son-in-law U.S. Navy Capt. (retired) M.S. "Windy" Winchester of Galveston; grandsons-in-law Paul Jolles of Chickamauga, Alvin Woordruff of Knoxville and Tod Habib of Galveston. Mrs. Kennedy "Mom Ruth" was a beloved mother, known as nana by her loving grandchildren and known as GiGi to her loving great-grandchildren. She traveled extensively and divided her time between her home in Galveston and Mesa, where she lived with her sister, Madeline Warren Mecier. "Mom Ruth" modeled her Christian virtues to all who knew her. She was a woman whose thoughts always were of family and friends. She was an honored and respected member of the First Baptist Church of Galveston. "Mom Ruth" was laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery on Friday, May 12. She is rejoicing in the Lord for all eternity. Akard Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 14, 2000
KETRON, BRIAN E. POCA, WV -- Brian E. Ketron, 30, of 881 Harmons Creek Road died Monday, May 15, 2000, in Puttman General Hospital in Poca. He was born in Bristol TN, a son of Jim and Nancy Ketron of Bristol TN. He was a 1988 graduate of East High School. He was a member of the Goodwin's Gospel Trio and a district manager for NAPA Automotive. Surviving, besides his parents, are his wife, Martha Goodwin Ketron; a son, Brandon Ketron of the home; a brother, Chris Ketron of Blountville, maternal grandparents, Joe and Bonnie Rash of Bristol Tennessee; paternal grandmother, Martha Ketron of Bristol TN; and a niece. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 3 p.m. in the mausoleum chapel at Mountain View Cemetery. The Rev. John Sloan will officiate. Among survivors are sister-in-law Mary Ketron; and several cousins. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 17, 2000
LEONARD, CALVIN C. Calvin C. Leonard of 1120 Virginia Ave., Bristol, TN, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Benhams, VA, had lived most of his life in the Bristol area, was of the Baptist faith and attended Fleenors Memorial. He was retired from Overnite Transportation and a veteran of the Korean War, earning a number of Battle Medals including the Purple Heart. He was a member of VFW Post 6975. Surviving are his wife, Frances Leonard; two daughters, Janet Felty of Bristol Virginia and Dianne Goodman of Winder, GA; a sister, Carole Wingate of Bristol TN; two brothers, Gene Leonard and Guy Leonard, both of Antioch, IL; two granddaughters; and a great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Walter Statzer will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Roger Ball. Graveside services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery with military honors by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Among survivors are two very special granddaughters, Niki King and Brandy Crowder; and great-granddaughter Makayla King. Pallbearers will be John Denton, Phil Slate, Jim Potter, Ronnie Hall, Brian Herron and Joe Denton. Honorary pallbearers will be Ralph Leonard, Tommy Malone, Ernest Leonard, T.R. Johnson, the Rev. Alvin Green, the Rev. Bob Smith, the Rev. Dennis Burnette, employees of Overnite Transportation and all friends at Wellmont Wellness Center. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. prior to the service in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 2, 2000
LEONARD, CALVIN C. Graveside services for Calvin C. Leoanrd will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery with military honors by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Mr. Leonard of 1120 Virginia Ave., Bristol, TN, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be John Denton, Phil Slate, Jim Potter, Ronnie Hall, Brian Herron and Joe Denton. Honorary pallbearers will be Ralph Leonard, Tommy Malone, Ernest Leonard, T.R. Johnson, the Rev. Alvin Green, the Rev. Bob Smith, the Rev. Dennis Burnette, employees of Overnite Transportation, all friends at Wellmont Wellness Center and nephews. Mr. Leonard was loved by all that knew him. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 3, 2000
LEONARD, MARION E. WALDORF, MD -- Marion E. Leonard, 68, died Sunday, May 14, 2000, in CiVista Hospital in LaPlata, MD. He was born in Bristol VA, a son of the late Walter K. Leonard and Ella Lee Williams Leonard. He attended school in Bristol Virginia. He had lived in Waldorf for the past 25 years. He was a 10-year US Army veteran, serving during the Korean War. He was a supervisor in the painting industry and the widower of Betty Louise Mercer Leonard. Surviving are his wife, Frances L. Leonard; a son, Marion E. Leonard Jr. of Lorton, VA; three daughters, Mrs. Arthur R. (Sue) Labunde of Woodbridge, Va., Mrs. Danny R. (Diane) Bush of Warrenton, VA, and Deborah Cobb of Bristol Virginia; a stepson, James Weaber of Maryland; three stepdaughters, Melissa Overmiller of Virginia, Teresa Womble of Florida and Mary DePelteau of Maryland; three sisters, Jessie Pridemore of Virginia, Rosa Moses of Maryland and Georgia Keeling of Bristol Tennessee; 19 grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. David Burton will officiate. Burial will be in Rooty Branch Cemetery with military honors by Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Mr. Leonard was also preceded in death by a son, Walter K. Leonard; a daughter, Ella Louise Leonard; six brothers; and two sisters. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday prior to the service in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 18, 2000
LEONARD, MARION E. WALDORF, Md. -- Funeral services for Marion E. Leonard will be
conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. David Burton will
officiate. Burial will be in Rooty Branch Cemetery with military honors by
Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Mr. Leonard, 68, died Sunday, May 14, 2000, in CiVista
Hospital in LaPlata, Md. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday,
prior to the service in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 19, 2000
LILLY, PANSY N. Pansy N. Lilly, 88, of 208 East Road, Bristol, TN, died Saturday,
May 13, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in McDowell County, WV, a
daughter of the late Fulton M. and Nora Shamblin Stamper, and had lived most of her life
in Cedar Bluff, VA, moving to Bristol Tennessee in 1961. She retired from the Blue Circle
Restaurant in 1969 and was a member of West Hills Christian Church. She was the widow of
Emory C. Russell and Warren Lilly. Surviving are a daughter, Elizabeth Stacey of Bristol
TN; three sons, Emory Clyde Russell of the Philippines, John Russell of Sanford, FL., and
Charles "Bob" Russell of Salem, VA; three sisters, Cora Williamson of Bristol
Virginia, Rosa Winnbarger of Yorktown, VA, and Carrie Wilson of Matthews, VA; four
brothers, Gene Stamper of Grafton, VA, Malcolm Stamper of Hayes, VA, Jack Stamper of
Cleveland, TN., and David Stamper of Dayton, OH; 15 grandchildren;
several-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be
conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Ministers Gary
Knapp and Hugh Hatfield will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs.
Lilly was also preceded in death by two sisters, Hazel Kitts and Kathleen Mrs. Lilly was
also preceded in death by two sisters, Hazel Kitts and Kathleen Jones; a brother, Thomas
Stamper; and a grandson, Jack Stacey. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8
p.m. Tuesday in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to West Hills
Christian Church, 116 Elm St., Bristol, TN 37620, or Alzheimer's Association, 207 North
Boone St., Suite 1050, Johnson City, TN 37604. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 15, 2000
LILLY, PANSY N. Funeral services for Pansy N. Lilly will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Ministers Gary Knapp and Hugh Hatfield will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Lilly, 88, of 208 East Road, Bristol, TN, died Saturday, May 13, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to West Hills Christian Church, 116 Elm St., Bristol, TN 37620, or Alzheimer's Association, 207 N. Boone St., Suite 1050, Johnson City, TN 37604. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 16, 2000
LYTZ, IRENE D. Irene D. Lytz, 87, of 37 Meadow St., Bristol, VA, died Saturday, May 6, 2000, at home. She was born in Johnson County, TN, and had lived in the Bristol area since 1935. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church and the widow of Franklin Lucian "Tubby" Lytz. Surviving are a son, Randolph L. "Randy" Lytz of Bristol VA; a daughter, Barbara Bailey of Parchman, MS; four grandchildren, Jeff Lytz, Cindy Bailey, Susan Large and Steve Bailey; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in Mountain View Mausoleum Chapel. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Lytz was also preceded in death by a sister, Pauline Younce. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 7, 2000
LYTZ, IRENE D. Funeral services for Irene D. Lytz will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in Mountain View Mausoleum Chapel. The Rev. Thomas Thacker will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Lytz, 87, of 37 Meadow St., Bristol, VA, died Saturday, May 6, 2000, at home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 8, 2000
MAIDEN, MARGARET HAWTHORNE MEMPHIS -- Margaret Hawthorne Maiden, 86, died Monday, May 8, 2000, in Baptist East Hospital in Memphis. She was born in Abingdon and had been a resident of Memphis. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Memphis and the WMU. She was a graduate of King College in Bristol TN and a former school teacher. Surviving are her husband, Wiley C. Maiden; two sons, Douglas W. Maiden of Austin, Texas, and Wiley H. Maiden of Germantown, TN; two daughters, Martha M. Lemoine of Washington, DC, and Margaret Anne Maiden of Cordova, TN; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Baptist Cemetery in Abingdon. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Friday for the 10:40 a.m. procession to the cemetery. There will be no visitation in Farris Funeral Service. Memorial contributions may be sent to King College, 1350 King College Road, Bristol, TN 37620 or to Emory & Henry College, 30461 Garmand Drive, Emory, VA 24327 BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 10, 2000
MALONE, T. J. BLUFF CITY -- TJ Malone, 31, of 1840 Mount Holston Road died Saturday, May 20, 2000, in Johnson City Medical Center. He was born in Bluff City, a son of Virginia Hyatt Malone and the late Hubert Malone, and was a member of the Lighthouse Independent Freewill Baptist Church in Bluff City. Surviving, besides his mother, are his wife, Tonya Malone; two daughters, Mercedes Jabloski of Johnson City and Ashley Fillers of Blountville; three stepsons, Clinton Kirkpatrick of Blountville, Chris Cunningham of Bristol TN and Stephen Malone of Johnson City; three brothers, Kenneth Malone of Bluff City, Auther Malone of Elizabethton and Robert Malone of Johnson City; a sister, Sophia M. Salyers of Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home. The Rev. Johnny Sloan will officiate. Graveside services will be Thursday at 1 p.m. in Sunrise Cemetery. Those who wish to attend the graveside service are requested to meet at the cemetery at 12:50 p.m. Among survivors is previous wife, Paula Malone. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel and other times at the residence of an uncle, John Henry Malone, 344 Tennessee St., Bluff City. Tetrick Funeral Home in Bluff City is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 23, 2000
MINTON, ARTIE BELL, KINGSPORT -- Artie Bell Minton, 87, of 433 Minga Road, died Saturday, May 6, 2000, in Brookhaven Nursing Home in Kingsport. She was born in North Carolina, but had lived most of her life in the Tri-Cities area. She was the widow of the Rev. Gurnie Minton. She was a retired employee of J. P. Stephens and was of the Freewill Baptist faith. Surviving are two foster daughters, Mary Hensley of Greenville, TN, and Marie Moffitt of Rock Springs, TN; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens by Blountville Funeral Home. The Rev. Hal Calhoun will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday in Blountville Funeral Home.BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 7, 2000
MINTON, ARTIE BELL KINGSPORT -- Graveside services for Artie Bell Minton will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens by Blountville Funeral Home. The Rev. Hal Calhoun will officiate. Mrs. Minton, 87, of 433 Minga Road, died Saturday, May 6, 2000, in Brookhaven Nursing Home in Kingsport. Among survivors is foster daughter, Marie Moffatt of Rock Springs, TN. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday in Blountville Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 8, 2000
MOORE, JAMES E. "PETE" James E. "Pete" Moore, 76, of 325 Old Hickory Tree Road, Bristol, TN, died Wednesday, May 24, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Smyth County, VA, a son of the late Samuel and Bessie Patrick Moore. He had lived all of his life in the Bristol area. He was a retired buyer for Food Lion and a former salesman with Bristol News Agency. He was a member of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church, a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II and a member of the Bass Masters Club. Surviving are his wife, Jane Booher Moore; a daughter, Carolyn Webb of Bristol TN; a sister, Eula Page of Bristol VA; a grandson, Dan Webb; two great-grandchildren, Abby Webb and Andrew Webb; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Howard Taylor will officiate assisted by the Revs. James W. Best and W.C. Amos. Graveside services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Rooty Branch Cemetery with military honors by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Mr. Moore, a member of the Bass Masters Club, was a recipient of the Sportsman Award, Outstanding Achievement Award and the Largest Largemouth Bass Award. Honorary pallbearers will be Henry Cross, Johnny Gillispie, Tommy Gillispie, Bill Cross, Jimmy Epperson, Clyde Keeter, Max Ollis Jr., Marty Ollis, John Payne Jr. and Floyd Jones. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:15 p.m. Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 25, 2000
MOORE, JAMES E. "PETE" Graveside services for James E. "Pete" Moore will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Rooty Branch Cemetery. The Revs. James W. Best and W.C. Amos will officiate. Military honors will be presented by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Mr. Moore, 76, of 325 Old Hickory Tree Road, Bristol, Tenn., died Wednesday, May 24, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Honorary pallbearers will be Henry Cross, Johnny Gillispie, Tommy Gillispie, Bill Cross, Jimmy Epperson, Clyde Keeter, Max Ollis Jr., Marty Ollis, John Payne Jr. and Floyd Jones. Weaver Funeral Home Chapel is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 26, 2000
MORRELL, MITCHELL OXFORD, NC Mitchell Morrell, 46, of 2504 Highway 158 West, died Monday, May 15, 2000, in Granville Medical Center in Oxford. He was born in Bristol TN, a son of Ann Warren Morrell and the late Joseph Morrell. He was an automobile technician. Surviving, besides his mother, are his wife, Anna Marie Morrell; a daughter Rachel Foust of Knoxville; three brothers, Don, Keith and Scott Morrell, all of Bristol TN; and a granddaughter. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 10 a.m. in St. James Catholic Church. The Rev. William J. Long will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Among survivors is son-in-law Kevin Foust of Knoxville. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday in Gentry-Newell & Vaughan Funeral Home, 503 College St., Oxford or other times at the home. Gentry-Newell & Vaughan Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 17, 2000
NAPIER, BILL E. PINEY FLATS -- Bill E. Napier, 64, of 1983 Allison Road, died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, in Johnson City Medical Center. He was born in Wise County, a son of the late Ted and Ethel Pauline Napier. He had lived in Michigan off and on for about 40 years. For the past six years he had lived in Piney Flats, where he was a member of Rock Springs Missionary Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Karla Marie Napier; two daughters, Jennifer Colleen Edwards and Katie Joy Edwards, both of Kalamazoo, MI; five sisters, Betty Gwisdalla of Hazel Park, MI, Peggy VandenBosh of Dryden, MI., Millie Stamat of Clawson, MI, Lois Ann Owens of Warren, MI, and Mary Thompson of San Antonio, TX; three brothers, Bob Napier of Warren, John Napier of Hazel Park and Teddy Ray Napier of Marquette, MI; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Snyder's Funeral Home. The Revs. Claude Pennington of Rock Springs Baptist Church, Richard Fenner of Kalamazoo and Richard Meade, Outreach Minister of River of Life Free Will Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Sanders Cemetery in Piney Flats. Mr. Napier was also preceded in death by a brother, Eugene Napier; and two sisters, Edna Ruth Bowman and Margaret Louise Jenkins. He was an accomplished guitarist, songwriter and entertainer for many years, specializing in playing the mandolin. He played with Carter and Ralph Stanley, The Stanley Brothers, from 1957-60. He partnered with Charlie Moore and The Dixie Brothers from 1960-65. He was a special guest at the Grand Ole Opry several times in the 60s. He received and accepted a special invitation to play at Constitution Hall for then President Lyndon B. Johnson in the mid- 60s. He also participated in song and testimony in the music ministry for the past 11 years with his wife. Pallbearers will be friends, Wayne Mullins, Dennis Cochran, Jimmy Deel, Danny Boyd, Ricky Milhorn and Lawrence Winstead. Honorary pallbearers will be friends, Roger Rholetter, Arnold Shipley, Raymond Jones and Tim White. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to help with funeral expenses, may be sent to Karla Napier, c/o Snyder's Funeral Home, 5913 Kingsport Highway, Gray, TN 37615. Snyder's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 4, 2000
NAPIER, BILL E. PINEY FLATS -- Funeral services for Bill E. Napier will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Snyder's Funeral Home. The Revs. Claude Pennington of Rock Springs Baptist Church, Richard Fenner of Kalamazoo, MI, and Reed Mullins and Richard Meade, Outreach Minister of River of Life Free Will Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Sanders Cemetery in Piney Flats. Mr. Napier, 64, of 1983 Allison Road, died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, in Johnson City Medical Center. Pallbearers will be friends, John Ferrell, Dennis Cochran, Jimmy Deel, Danny Boyd, Ricky Milhorn and Lawrence Winstead. Honorary pallbearers will be friends, Roger Rholetter, Arnold Shipley, Raymond Jones and Tim White. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to help with funeral expenses, may be sent to Karla Napier, c/o Snyder's Funeral Home, 5913 Kingsport Highway, Gray, TN 37615. Snyder's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 6, 2000
MALONE, DEBBIE BLOUNTVILLE -- Debbie Malone, 44, of 558 Patterson Hill Road, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and a former employee of Raytheon. Surviving are her husband, Rick Malone; a son, Greg Malone of the home; a stepson, Joe Malone of Bluff City; "mom" Edna Miller of Bristol Tennessee, who raised Mrs. Malone; four brothers, Randall Roark, Charlie Roark and Wiley Roark, all of Bristol, and Raymond Roark of Blountville; two half-sisters, Regina Rosenbalm and Lisa Haga; and a half-brother, Steve Bright. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the graveside in Webb-Lady Cemetery by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Rev. Charlie Malone will officiate. Pallbearers will be James Osborne, Jimmy Malone, Shawn Malone, David Saylor, Kenny Jenkins, Phillip Roark, Chris Roark and Andy Malone. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 2, 2000
O’DELL, ELSIE MARGARET Funeral services for Elsie Margaret O'Dell will be conducted Thursday at 7 p.m. in Blountville Presbyterian Church by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. John Everett will officiate. Graveside services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Shipley Cemetery. Miss O'Dell, 85, of the Emmett Community of Sullivan County, died Monday, May 1, 2000, at home. She was born in Blountville, a daughter of the late John Edward O'Dell and Ella Morton O'Dell. She was a retired teacher in Sullivan County at Blountville Elementary and Emmett Elementary with 44 years of service. She was a member of Blountville Presbyterian Church, the Sullivan County Retired Teachers Association and the Sullivan County Democratic Women’s Club. Surviving are three nephews, John O'Dell and Tom O'Dell, both of Nashville, and Robert "Bob" O'Dell of Bristol TN; five nieces, Sarah Dyer of Nashville, Sue O'Dell of Blountville, Sarah Evans and Mary Arnold, both of Rogersville, TN, and Margaret "Peggy" O'Dell of Bristol TN; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Miss O'Dell was also preceded in death by five brothers, John Ed O'Dell, Dehart O'Dell, George O'Dell, Robert O'Dell and Joseph O'Dell. Among survivors is a very special friend, Doris Smith of Bristol TN. The family will receive friends Thursday after the church service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Blountville Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 424, Blountville, TN, or to J.C. Akard Scholarship Fund, P. O. Box 729, Blountville, TN. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 3, 2000
O’DELL, HELEN ELIZABETH BURNETTE Helen Elizabeth Burnette O'Dell, 77, of 111 Lark St., Bristol, TN, died Monday, May 8, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was born in Sullivan County. She was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church and the widow of Clayton O'Dell Sr. Surviving are a daughter, Joyce Bishop of Bramwell, WV; two sons, Clayton Henry O'Dell Jr. of Bristol TN and William E. O'Dell of Atlanta; two sisters, Edna Shuttle and Nancy Burnette, both of Blountville; three brothers, Herbert Burnette of Washington, DC, James Burnette of Bristol VA and Jack Burnette of Bluff City; 10 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Woodlawn Baptist Church by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Steve Playl will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Among survivors are grandchildren, Jennifer Elizabeth O'Dell, Jessica Ruth O'Dell, Susan Elizabeth Van Nostrand, Danna Louise Murphy, Julie Catherine Murphy, Sherri Elizabeth Bishop, Amy Oaks Roberts, Lt. Jimmy Bishop, Robert O'Dell and Michelle Helen Williams. Pallbearers will be nephews and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at 260 Collinwood Drive, Bristol, TN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Woodlawn Baptist Church Piano Fund. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 10, 2000
O’DELL, HELEN E. Funeral services for Helen E. O'Dell will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Woodlawn Baptist Church by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Steve Playl will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. O'Dell, 77, of 111 Lark St., Bristol, TN, died Monday, May 8, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. Pallbearers will be nephews and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Woodlawn Baptist Church Piano Fund. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 11, 2000
OSBORNE, DOROTHY LEE Dorothy Lee Osborne, 74, of 567 Ventura Drive, Bristol, VA, died Monday, May 1, 2000, in NHC Healthcare of Bristol. She was a daughter of the late Tivis and Ila Wright Sr. She was a former employee and assistant manager with Sperry and Hutchinson, and she was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where she participated in Mary Cannady Circle. Surviving are her husband, Ernest E. Osborne; a son, Edward Lee Osborne of Statesville, NC, a daughter, Brenda Kay Estep of Bluff City; a sister, Zella Overbay of Bristol TN; two brothers, the Rev. James Wright of Chilhowie and Tivis M. Wright Jr. of Abingdon; two granddaughters; and a niece. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Orlando Salizar and Jeff Wright will officiate. Graveside services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery. Among survivors are granddaughters Christine Osborne of Statesville, NC, and Angelia Sams of Asheville, NC; and special niece Betty Nave of Bristol Tennessee. Pallbearers will be Larry Estep, Troy Mumpower, Ed Nave, Calvin Harrison, Ray Osborne and Fred Hutton. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m., before the service Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to Trinity United Methodist Church, 320 Carter St., Bristol, VA 24201. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 3, 2000
OSBORNE, DOROTHY LEE Graveside services for Dorothy Lee Osborne will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Osborne, 74, of 567 Ventura Drive, Bristol, VA, died Monday, May 1, 2000, in NHC Healthcare of Bristol. Pallbearers will be Larry Estep, Troy Mumpower, Ed Nave, Calvin Harrison, Ray Osborne and Fred Hutton. Memorial contributions may be sent to Trinity United Methodist Church, 320 Carter St., Bristol, VA 24201. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 4, 2000
OVERCAST, DAVID M. CHAMPAIGN, IL. -- David M. Overcast, 46, of 613 West Church St., died Thursday, May 11, 2000, at home. He was born in Blountville, TN., a son of the late Stanley Edward and Mary Evelyn Bowman Overcast. He was employed as a janitor at the University of Illinois. Surviving are three brothers, Robert Whittaker of Alabama and Junior Rodefer and Mark Rodefer, both of TN; seven sisters, Sally Snapp of Tennessee, Wanda Whittaker of NC, Rhonda Hedrington, Mary Evelyn Rodefer and DeAnna Overcast, all of Champaign, Clydette Bartley of VA and Robin Tester of TN; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Gunning Cemetery in Blountville. Mr. Overcast was also preceded in death by a sister. He was a member of South Eastern Cherokee Band and enjoyed fishing and raising Shih Tzu show dogs. Owens Funeral Home in Champaign is in charge of local arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 18, 2000
PEBLEY, INA M. Ina M. Pebley, 86, formerly of Shady Brook Drive, Bristol, TN, died Friday, May 19, 2000, in the Cambridge House. She was born in Sullivan County and had lived in Florida and Nashville before returning to Bristol in 1980. She worked for 25 years in Nashville and retired as manager of Happy Day Dry Cleaners. She was the widow of James C. Pebley. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Surviving are three sisters, Dorothy Collins and Margaret B. Edmonds, both of Bristol TN, and Loraine Hopkins of Johnson City; a brother, Irvin Blevins of Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in Blevins Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. W. Rand Forder will officiate. Private burial will be in Shelby Hills Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAYY 21, 2000
PHILLIPS, WILLIAM WILMINGTON, NC -- William Phillips, 77, of 802 Morris Court died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born in Sullivan County, TN, a son of the late William Gerome and Nannie Carolina Cox Phillips. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Surviving are his wife, Maxine Day Phillips; two sons, David Edward Phillips of the home and Charles A. Phillips of Wilmington; a daughter, Carolyn Sue Morgan of Burgaw, NC Brother, Ray Phillips of Bristol TN; a sister, Virgina Brown of Bristol TN; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday in Wilmington. Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service in Wilmington is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 13, 2000
PRICE, VOLNEY V. Volney V. Price, 81, of Bristol Tennessee, died Saturday, April 29, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Abingdon, a son of the late David R.W. and Lillie L. Roark Price, and moved to Bristol in 1950. He retired from Rogers Jewelry in 1985. Surviving are his wife, Carman L. Price; two daughters, Linda Price and Nita Price, both of Bristol Tennessee; nine sons, Curlis Price of Kingsport, Billy Ray Price, Jerry Price and Gary Price, all of Bristol Tennessee, Thomas Price of Piney Flats, Benny Price of North Carolina, Vernon Price of Bristol Virginia, Tracy Price of Abingdon and Steve Price of Bluff City; two brothers, Junior Price of Petersburg, Va., and Dewey Price of Bristol Virginia; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Paul Brown will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View United Methodist Church Cemetery in Abingdon. Pallbearers will be Billy Ray Price Jr., Wayne Barker, Jeffery Price, Chris Verbal, Joe Verbal and Sheridan Pope. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 1, 2000
PRICE, VOLNEY V. Funeral services for Volney V. Price will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Paul Brown will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View United Methodist Church Cemetery in Abingdon. Mr. Price, 81, of Bristol Tennessee, died Saturday, April 29, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be Billy Ray Price Jr., Wayne Barker, Jeffery Price, Chris Verbal, Joe Verbal and Sheridan Pope. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 2, 2000
RASNAKE, CLYDE DAVIS Clyde Davis Rasnake, 84, of 1137 Anderson St., Bristol, TN, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. He was born in Russell County, a son of the late Noah and Zelphia Taylor Rasnake. He was a farmer and a member of Reed's Valley Primitive Baptist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Anna Browning of Bristol TN; four sisters, Minnie Hannah of Eagle Rock, VA, Thelma Dye of Bishop, VA, Nannie Robinson of Oxford, PA, and America "Merkie" White of Lebanon; two brothers, Roy Lee Rasnake of Castlewood and Noah "June" Rasnake of Lebanon; a grandson; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Combs Funeral Service Chapel. Elders Darrell Davis, Danny Smith and Larry Blevins will officiate. Burial will be in Taylor Family Cemetery in the Long Hollow section. Among survivors is grandson Michael Richardson of Knoxville. Pallbearers will be nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Reed's Valley Primitive Baptist Church and Dr. John Sherrill. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday in Combs Funeral Service in Lebanon. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 13, 2000
RASNAKE, CLYDE DAVIS Funeral services for Clyde Davis Rasnake will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Combs Funeral Service Chapel. Elders Darrell Davis, Danny Smith and Larry Blevins will officiate. Burial will be in Taylor Family Cemetery in the Long Hollow section. Mr. Rasnake, 84, of 1137 Anderson St., Bristol, TN, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. Pallbearers will be nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Reed's Valley Primitive Baptist Church and Dr. John Sherrill. Combs Funeral Service in Lebanon is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 14, 2000
RITTER, EDITH MARIE SHARRETT CINCINNATI -- Graveside services for Edith Marie Sharrett Ritter will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery by Akard Funeral Home. Dr. Austin Cook will officiate. Mrs. Ritter, 75, died Friday, May 5, 2000, in Good Samaritan Hospital. She was born in Bristol, a daughter of the late Clarence and Minnie Johnson Sharrett. She was the widow of Alfred L. Ritter. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Cheviot, OH. Surviving are a daughter, Dianne Maira Hughes of Boynton Beach, Fl.; two sons, Michael Lewis Ritter and Barry Glenn Ritter, both of Cincinnati; a sister, Hazel Bryant of Bristol VA; five grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. There will be no viewing or visitation in Akard Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 9, 2000
RITTER, EDITH MARIE CINCINATTI -- Graveside services for Edith Marie Sharrett Ritter will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery by Akard Funeral Home. Dr. Austin Cook will officiate. Mrs. Ritter, 75, died Friday, May 5, 2000, in Good Samaritan Hospital. There will be no viewing or visitation in Akard Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 10, 2000
ROBBINS, ANN ELIZABETH CAMPER Ann Elizabeth Camper Robbins, 58, died Saturday, May 20, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was born in Bristol TN, a daughter of the late John Floyd Camper and Annie Mae Moody Camper. She was a 1960 graduate of Bristol Tennessee High School. She was a homemaker and a member of Addilynn Memorial United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, David L. Robbins; a daughter, Tammy R. Davis of Knoxville; a son, Jared D. H. Robbins of Savannah, GA; four sisters, Thelma L. Ray of Bristol TN, Carolyn R. Randolph of Johnson City, Evelyn R. Nelson of Greenville, PA, and Mary C. VanTassell of Farrell, PA; a brother, Ronald L. Camper of Bristol TN; two granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Steve Brown and Roy Yelton will officiate. Graveside services will be Monday at 2 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Robbins was also preceded in death by three brothers, Melvin T. Camper, Robert F. Camper and Delmer E. Moody. Among survivors are granddaughters Kristen LeAnn Davis and Molly Ann Davis, both of Knoxville; daughter-in-law Jennifer Miller Robbins of Savannah; son-in-law Kenneth L. Davis of Knoxville; brothers-in-law Kenneth L. Ray and Gilbert Randolph; sisters-in-law Joyce Camper and Virginia N. Camper; and mother-in-law Anna P. Robbins. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 7:45 p.m. before the chapel services Sunday in Weaver Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Addilynn Memorial United Methodist Church, 3225 Avoca Road, Bristol, TN 37620, for the building fund. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAYY 21, 2000
RUSH, CLAYTON C. JOHNSON CITY -- Clayton C. Rush, 52, of 117 Forest Hill Drive, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in Johnson City Medical Center. He was born in Washington County, VA, a son of the late Andy and Ollie Graybeal Rush, and had lived in Johnson City since 1960. He was the former owner of Rush Landscaping and was a Baptist. Surviving are a son, Jonathan T. Rush of Johnson City; two brothers, Gene Rush of Mendota, VA, and Elmer Rush of Johnson City; five sisters, Glenna Gentry of Bristol TN, Carolyn Fletcher of Johnson City and Mary Torbett, Sharon Sexton and Phyllis Carr, all of Jonesborough, TN; three granddaughters; nine nieces; and five nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Morris-Baker South Chapel. The Revs. Paul Gentry, Lenny Smith and Herbert Bailey will officiate. Burial will be in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Michael Fletcher, Mike Little, Randy Rush, James Feathers, Wayne Gentry, Larry Gentry and Tommy Blair. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday in Morris-Baker Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 11, 2000
SHIELDS, ROBERT W. "BOB" Robert W. "Bob" Shields, 88, of 529 Alabama St., Bristol, TN, died Thursday, May 18, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a son of the late Amber and Fannie Lister Shields. He owned Shields Electronic Supply in Bristol, Knoxville and Chattanooga and was a member of First United Methodist Church. He was a 1930 graduate of Berry High School. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Ida May Statzer Shields; a daughter, Elaine Holmes of Forest, VA; two sons, R. Wade Shelds of Knoxville and Perry L. Shields of Bristol Tennessee; five grandsons; three great-granddaughters; a step-great-granddaughter; a step-great-great-grandson; a niece; and a nephew. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in First United Methodist Church, Bristol Tennessee by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. John Farmer will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. Shields was also preceded in death by a daughter, E. Amelia Shields; a brother, Jake Shields; a sister, Catherine Shields; and a granddaughter, April Dawn Shields. Among survivors are son-in-law Harrison Holmes; daughters-in-law, Rhonda Shields and Bonnie Marie Shields; and grandsons; Donald and Timothy Holmes, R. David Shields, Jason W. Shields and Robert Franklin Shields. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday, prior to the service in the church. Memorial contributions may be sent to First United Methodist Church, 322 Vance Drive, Bristol, TN 37620. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 19, 2000
SHIPLEY, JESSIE LEE BLOUNTVILLE -- Jessie Lee Shipley, 69, of 180 Reedy Creek Road, died Monday, May 22, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of the Sullivan County area and had spent all of his life working as a farmer. He was a member of Reedy Creek Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Kathleen Cross Shipley; a sister, Irene Leach of Knoxville; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. in East Lawn Cemetery. The Rev. Charles McChesney will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Akard Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 23, 2000
SHULAR, MARGARET NAOMI. Margaret Naomi Shular, 77, of Bristol TN, died Saturday, May 13, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Blowing Rock, NC, a daughter of Florence Moody Jenkins of Bristol TN and the late Bertie K. Jenkins, and had spent most of her life in the Bristol area. She was retired from the Bristol Herald Courier. Surviving, besides her mother, are a daughter, Linda Warner of Knoxville; a sister, Irene Baker of Bristol TN; a brother, Dean B. Jenkins of North Canton, OH; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Glenwood Cemetery by Akard Funeral Home. The Rev. Tony Trunnell will officiate. Among survivors are son-in-law Fred Warner of Knoxville; grandchildren Lynn Dadisman of Atlanta, Charles Ballew and wife Cathy of Marion, AR., and Ellen Bennett and husband Steve of Encinitas, CA; great-grandchildren Shane Montgomery of Lenexa, KS., Alec Dadisman and Logan Dadisman, both of Atlanta, Kristen Ballew of Marion, AR, and Matthew Bennett and Hayley Bennett, both of Encinitas. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday in Akard Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Calvary Baptist Church, 1505 Broad St., Bristol, TN 37620. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 15, 2000
SHULAR, MARGARET NAOMI Graveside services for Margaret Naomi Shular will be conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Glenwood Cemetery by Akard Funeral Home. The Rev. Tony Trunnell will officiate. Mrs. Shular, 77, of Bristol Tennessee, died Saturday, May 13, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Calvary Baptist Church, 1505 Broad St., Bristol, TN 37620. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 16, 2000
SMITH, EDDY WAYNE Eddy Wayne Smith, 63, of Bristol College Drive, Bristol, TN, died Sunday, May 7, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and a son of the late Charles J. "C. J." and Juanita Phillips Smith. He was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are a brother, Herman Smith of Bristol Tennessee; a niece; and four nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 7 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Noah Stout will officiate. Burial will be private. Among survivors are niece Patty Cresong; and nephews Jeff Smith, Mickey Smith, Philip Johnson and David Johnson. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Tuesday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Friendship Chapel Baptist Church, 5901 Highway 421, Bristol, TN 37620. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 9, 2000
STEWART, CHARLES A. TALBOTT, TN. -- Charles A. Stewart, 78, died Monday, May 8, 2000, in the University of Tennessee Medical Center. He was a piano tuner in the Hamblen County area and a member of Alpha Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Ernestine Stewart; a son, Alvin Stewart; three sisters, Edith Beard of Tampa, FL, Helen Burnett of Bristol TN and Ruth Bailey of Knoxville; two brothers, J. Carlton Stewart of Tampa and J. Phipps Stewart of Maryville, TN; a grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 8 p.m. in Westside Chapel Funeral Home in Morristown. The Rev. Hershel Chevallier will officiate. Graveside services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Glenwood Cemetery in Bristol Tennessee. Mr. Stewart was preceded in death by two sisters; Irene Owen and Evelyn Howell; and a brother, York Stewart. Among survivors is grandson Tony Stewart of Fayetteville, NC. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday before the service in Westside Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Alpha Baptist Church Organ Fund, 245 St. John's Road, Morristown, TN 37814. Westside Chapel Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 10, 2000
STIGALL, JAMES FRANKLIN "FRANK" James Franklin "Frank" Stigall, 74, of 615 Suffolk Ave., Bristol, VA, died Sunday, May 21, 2000, in James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Mountain Home, TN. He was born in Bristol VA, a son of the late George William and Susie Leonard Stigall, and was a masonry contractor and most currently an employee of the Bristol Herald Courier with five years of service. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, a member of VFW Post 6975, American Legion, Jericho Temple, King Lodge 461, Anderson Chapter 141, Bristol Council 126 and Saint Omer Commandry 19. He was a member of Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Anna Jenkins Stigall; a daughter, Martha Kayrenn Bowyer of Bristol VA; a son, James Franklin Stigall Jr. of Bluff City; two stepdaughters, Sharon Cardwell and Debbie Hawkins, both of Bristol TN; two sisters, Louise Tosto of Allen Park, MI, and Dot S. Keesee of Bluff City; a brother, George Allen Stigall of Bristol TN; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 8 p.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Donald Page and the Rev. Fred Jackson will officiate. A Masonic Service by King Lodge 461 of Bristol will follow the funeral service. Entombment will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Mountain View Mausoleum with full military honors by VFW Post 6975. Mr. Stigall was also preceded in death by a sister, Mary Morris. Among survivors are son-in-law Carl Bowyer of Bristol Virginia; daughter-in-law Carla Stigall of Bluff City; stepson-in-law Harold Cardwell of Bristol TN; and grandchildren Jada, Cody, James Franklin II, Jacob and Alexis. Mr. Stigall was an avid fisherman. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Keesee, Bill Jenkins, Robert Cox, Ron Siegfried, Hugh Mauney, Cliff Keesee, Claude Morris, Tim Barker, Ted Keesee, Jim Miller, C.F. "Clint" Jones, Wayne Hartsock, employees of /{Bristol Herald Courier/}, medical staff of SICU of James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center and medical staff of Nashville Veterans Administration Medical Center. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday in Akard Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 22, 2000
STIGALL, JAMES FRANKLIN Entombment services for James Franklin "Frank" Stigall will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Mountain View Mausoleum with full military honors by VFW Post 6975. Mr. Stigall, 74, of 615 Suffolk Ave., Bristol, VA, died Sunday, May 21, 2000, in James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Mountain Home, TN. Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Keesee, Bill Jenkins, Robert Cox, Ron Siegfried, Hugh Mauney, Cliff Keesee, Claude Morris, Tim Barker, Ted Keesee, Jim Miller, C.F. "Clint" Jones, Wayne Hartsock, employees of Bristol Herald Courier, medical staff of SICU of James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center and medical staff of Nashville Veterans Administration Medical Center. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 23, 2000
TALLMAN, LOIS ANGLYN Lois Anglyn Tallman, 67, of 97 Spring Hill Terrace, Bristol, VA, died Tuesday, May 16, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was born in Russell County, a daughter of the late Bill and Willie Mae Harrison. She was retired from Bristol Compressors. She was a member of Fellowship Chapel. Surviving are her husband, Alvin Tallman; a daughter, Debbie Crosby of Kingsport; three sons, Larry Roe of Bristol TN and Danny Roe and Jerry Roe, both of Bristol VA; a brother, Walter Harrison of Bristol TN; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Lester MacKinnon and Benny Bowman will officiate. Committal services will be Friday at 10 a.m. in Forest Hills Cemetery Mausoleum. Among survivors is son-in-law Tom Crosby; and daughters-in-law, Brenda Roe and Lori Roe. Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Hammonds, Glen Booher, Wilkie Welch, Tom Crosby, Sonny Tallman, Walter Harrison, Johnny Cloud and Josh Lawson. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Thursday prior to the service in Weaver Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Lymphoma Foundation of America, P. O. Box 15335 Chevy Chase, MD 20825. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 17, 2000
TALLMAN, LOIS ANGLYN Funeral services for Lois Anglyn Tallman will be conducted Thursday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Lester MacKinnon and Benny Bowman will officiate. Committal services will be Friday at 10 a.m. in Forest Hills Cemetery Mausoleum. Mrs. Tallman, 67, of 97 Spring Hill Terrace, Bristol, Va., died Tuesday, May 16, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Hammonds, Glen Booher, Wilkie Welch, Tom Crosby, Sonny Tallman, Walter Harrison, Johnny Cloud and Josh Lawson. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Thursday prior to the service in Weaver Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Lymphoma Foundation of America, P. O. Box 15335 Chevy Chase, MD 20825. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 18, 2000
THOMAS, JAMES FRANK James Frank Thomas, 85, of Bristol VA, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol. He was a son of the late Grover C. and Margaret Browning Thomas. He was a retired employee of Kerns Bakery. He was a member of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church and the widower of Stella Thomas. Surviving are two nieces, Linda Lee Thomas of Lynchburg, VA and Jackie Thomas of Norfolk, VA. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. E.W. Ely and Charlie Monk will officiate. Graveside services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. Mr. Thomas was also preceded in death by a sister, Louise Browning Brown. Among survivors are sister-in-law Mrs. Albert Thomas of Lynchburg; and special friends Bill and Bobbie McCoy and George and Martha Bowman. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. before the service Wednesday in Akard Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 3, 2000
THOMAS, JAMES FRANK Graveside services for James Frank Thomas will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. James Frank Thomas, 85, of Bristol VA, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 4, 2000
THOMAS, REED H. Jr. Reed H. Thomas Jr. died Sunday, May 28, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Bluff City, a son of the late Reed H. Thomas Sr. and Ressie Darr Bryson Thomas, a retired farmer and rural mail carrier and a member of First Presbyterian Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a recipient of the Purple Heart and a member of Bluff City VFW Post 9639. Surviving are his wife, Laura J. Thomas; a son, Reed H. Thomas III of Bluff City; a sister, Robbie Jo Arrants of Clarksville, TN; a granddaughter, Ashley Lauren Thomas; three nieces; a nephew; and a great-niece. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the graveside in Glenwood Cemetery by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Dr. Gordon Turnbull and Dr. Andrew E. Spence Jr. will officiate. Among survivors are nieces Mona T. Beverley of Knoxville, Toni Bryan of Clarksville and Candy Phelps of Bluff City; nephew Reed Walter Rutherford of Bluff City; daughter-in-law Debbie Thomas; and great-niece Linsi Phelps. 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 First Presbyterian Church, 701 Florida Ave., Bristol, TN 37620. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 30, 2000
THOMAS, REED H. Jr. Funeral services for Reed H. Thomas Jr. will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. at the graveside in Glenwood Cemetery by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Dr. Gordon Turnbull and Dr. Andrew E. Spence Jr. will officiate. Mr. Thomas died Sunday, May 28, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be Hartsell "Shorty" Thomas, Chip Thomas, Robbie Thomas, Dr. Donald H. Ellis, Harold Glover and Louie Eleas. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to First Presbyterian Church, 701 Florida Ave., Bristol, TN 37620. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 31, 2000
TRINKLE, PEGGY J. SISK Peggy J. Sisk Trinkle, 56, of 255 Crestview St., Bristol, TN, died Monday, May 15, 2000, at the home of her son. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol, a daughter of the late Hershel and Doris Sisk and a former employee of Provident Insurance Co. and K-Mart. She was a member of Holston Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Allen Trinkle; a daughter, Debra Saddler of Bluff City; two sons, Dean Allen Trinkle of the home and Danny Edward Trinkle of Bluff City; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 8:30 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Haynes Watson will officiate. Special music will be by Scott Watson. Burial will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Cemetery. Among survivors are grandchildren Austin, Allison, Michael and Todd Saddler; son-in-law Dave Saddler; and daughter-in-law Pamela Trinkle. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Lovegrove, Buddy Fleenor, Jim Sisk, Todd Saddler, Michael Saddler, Jason "Jake" Thompson and Phillip Griffis. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 17, 2000
TRINKLE, PEGGY J. SISK Graveside services for Peggy J. Sisk Trinkle will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Cemetery. Mrs. Trinkle, 56, of 255 Crestview St., Bristol, TN, died Monday, May 15, 2000, at the home of her son. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry Lovegrove, Buddy Fleenor, Jim Sisk, Todd Saddler, Michael Saddler, Jason "Jake" Thompson and Phillip Griffis. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 18, 2000
TRIVETTE, BLANCHIE IDA Funeral services for Blanchie Ida Trivette will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Friendship Freewill Baptist Church. The Revs. Tim Rouse and Gary Rowlette will officiate. Burial will be in Rust Cemetery. Mrs. Trivette, 92, of 320 Rust Road, Bristol, TN., died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, a homemaker and the widow of Ernest Trivette. She was a member of Friendship Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are three daughters, Jewel Woodby, Gladys Haws and Mary Collins; three sons, Warren Trivette, Clifford Trivette and Robert Trivette; 18 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Kenny Johnson, Tom Greer, Doug Clark, Steve Trivette, Bill Hinkle and Dewey Osborne. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 2, 2000
TRIVETT, BLANCHE IDA GROSS Funeral services for Blanche Ida Gross Trivette will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Friendship Freewill Baptist Church. The Revs. Tim Rouse and Gary Rowlette will officiate. Burial will be in Rust Cemetery. Mrs. Trivette, 92, of 320 Rust Road, Bristol, TN, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. Pallbearers will be Kenny Johnson, Tom Greer, Doug Clark, Steve Trivette, Bill Hinkle and Dewey Osborne. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 3, 2000
VENABLE, MITTIE R. Funeral services for Mittie R. Venable will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at the graveside in Sharrett's Cemetery. The Rev. Jimmy Epperson and Dr. Austin Cook will officiate. Mrs. Venable, 92, of Bristol Virginia, died Friday, May 12, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol and the widow of George W. Venable Sr. She was a retired employee of Big Jack Manufacturing Co. with 34 years of service. She was a member of Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church. Surviving are four daughters, Lois Jones, Carolyn Volk, Nancy Flick and Barbara Jackson, all of Bristol Virginia; three sons, George W. Venable Jr., Lynn Allen Venable and Paul J. Venable, all of Bristol Virginia; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Veanble was also preceded in death by a son, Robert E. Venable. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 101 Fountain Place, Suite 1E, Johnson City, TN 37604. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 14, 2000
VENABLE, MITTIE R. Funeral services for Mittie R. Venable will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at the graveside in Sharrett's Cemetery. The Rev. Jimmy Epperson and Dr. Austin Cook will officiate. Mrs. Venable, 92, of Bristol Virginia, died Friday, May 12, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 101 Fountain Place, Suite 1E, Johnson City, TN 37604. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 15, 2000
WADE, NANCY ELLEN Funeral services for Nancy Ellen Wade will be conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. in East End Christian Church by Akard Funeral Home. Frank Smith, minister, will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Ms. Wade, 69, of 1132 Texas Ave., Bristol, Va., died Saturday, April 29, 2000, at her home. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, a retired nurse from Johnson City Medical Center and was a member of East End Christian Church. Surviving are a sister, Marie Shortt of Bristol TN; three brothers, Earle Wade of Davison, MI, Larry Wade of Bristol Virginia and Harold Wade of Winter Park, FL; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be members of the church. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday in Akard Funeral home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 1, 2000
WADE, NANCY ELLEN Funeral services for Nancy Ellen Wade will be conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. in East End Christian Church by Akard Funeral Home. Frank Smith, minister, will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Ms. Wade, 69, of 1132 Texas Ave., Bristol, Va., died Saturday, April 29, 2000, at her home. Pallbearers will be members of the church. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 2, 2000
WARRICK, JOHN WAVERLY Jr. Funeral services for John Waverly Warrick Jr. will be conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Darrell Fletcher and the Revs. Perry Cleek and Stan Anderson will officiate. Entombment will be in Glenwood Mausoleum. Mr. Warrick, 66, of 115 Dover Lane, Bristol, TN, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Halafax County, NC, was a retired programmer analyst with Sprint and a member of Charity Baptist Church in Blountville. Surviving are his wife, Dale Marie Gossett Warrick; a daughter, Katrina Marie Warrick of the home; two nieces; three nephews; four great-nieces; and a great-great-nephew. Pallbearers will be Darrell Fletcher, Ray Ezzell, Tom Hodge, Don Salyers, Jack McPherson and Howard Harman. Honorary pallbearers will be Chester Schultz, Jim Cross, Glen Massingill, Tom Cooper, Bryan Bogart, Jackie Peters, Richard Lewis and John Williams. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in Weaver Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association, P. O. Box 544, Bristol, VA 24201. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 13, 2000
WARRICK, JOHN WAVERLY Jr. Funeral services for John Waverly Warrick Jr. will be conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Darrell Fletcher and the Revs. Perry Cleek and Stan Anderson will officiate. Entombment will be in Glenwood Mausoleum. Mr. Warrick, 66, of 115 Dover Lane, Bristol, TN, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be Darrell Fletcher, Ray Ezzell, Tom Hodge, Don Salyers, Jack McPherson and Howard Harman. Honorary pallbearers will be Chester Schultz, Jim Cross, Glen Massingill, Tom Cooper, Bryan Bogart, Jackie Peters, Richard Lewis and John Williams. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association, P. O. Box 544, Bristol, VA 24201. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 14, 2000
WILKERSON, MARVIN W. "ROOSTER" KINGSPORT -- Marvin W. "Rooster" Wilkerson, 62, of 5113 Lone Star Road, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in the Wexford House. He was born in Sullivan County, a son of the late Otis William and Maude Lee Blalock Wilkerson. He was retired from Eastman Kodak. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a member of Solomans Temple Missionary Baptist Church, a life member of VFW Post 4933 Boone Dam, where he was a post commander, a member of Military Order of Cooties PT17, Amvets Post 77, Loyal Order of Moose 972, Fraternal Order of Eagles 3277 and Kingsport Interfraternal Council. He was a former member of the Antique Automobile Club of America and the Early Ford V8 Club. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Light Wilkerson; two daughters, Mrs. Steve (Judy) Carter and Mrs. Bill (Diane) White, both of Kingsport; a son, Randy Wilkerson of Kingsport; his stepmother, Roxie Wilkerson of Kingsport; a sister, Mrs. Roger (Sue Ann) Conkin of Kingsport; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m. in East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel. Gary B. Dykes and the Rev. Kelly Dykes will officiate. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park with full military honors by VFW Post 4933 Boone Dam. Mr. Wilkerson was also preceded in death by twin sisters, Lana Faye and Linda Kay Wilkerson. Among survivors are grandchildren April Carter and Will White, both of Kingsport, and Mrs. Daniel (Candice) Weihert of Conway, SC; great-grandchildren Chris, Nick and Jacob; several uncles and cousins; and numerous lifelong friends. Pallbearers will be members of the VFW. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in East Lawn Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to VFW Post 4933 Boone Dam. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 13, 2000
WILKERSON, MARVIN W. "ROOSTER" KINGSPORT -- Funeral services for Marvin W. "Rooster" Wilkerson will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m. in East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel. Gary B. Dykes and the Rev. Kelly Dykes will officiate. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park with full military honors by VFW Post 4933 Boone Dam. Mr. Wilkerson, 62, of 5113 Lone Star Road, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in the Wexford House. Pallbearers will be members of the VFW. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in East Lawn Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to VFW Post 4933 Boone Dam. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 14, 2000
WILLIS, CARLIE OPHA Sr. BLUFF CITY -- Carlie Opha Willis Sr., 81, of 1302 Dry Branch Road, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in North Carolina and had lived in the Tri-Cities area for the past 54 years. He was a former employee of Volunteer Textiles and Burlington Mills. He was also a farmer. He was a member of First Freewill Baptist Church in Bristol Virginia. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was the widower of his first wife, Dora Eleanor Morton Willis. Surviving are his wife, Dora Adams Willis; a daughter, Eleanor Taylor of Blountville; a son, Carlie Willis Jr. of Bristol TN; two brothers, Mack Willis Sr. and James Willis, both of NC; two sisters, Ethel Buchanan and Millie Ledford, both of NC; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in First Freewill Baptist Church, Bristol VA by Weaver Funeral Home. The Revs. Darrell Pickle, Ralph Flanary and Noah Holbrook will officiate. Burial will be in Weaver Cemetery. Mr. Willis, who went to be with his Lord, Tuesday, May 9, 2000, was also preceded in death by a son, Joseph "Danny" Willis.. Among survivors are son-in-law Kyle Taylor of Blountville; and daughter-in-law Waltraud Willis of Bristol TN. Pallbearers will be Dwayne Taylor, Darrell Taylor, Mike Willis, Larry Willis, Jimmy Harkleroad Jr., Mark Lane, Steve Lane and Brian McCracken. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Steve Hanor, medical workers of Bristol Medical Associates, fourth floor nursing staff of Bristol Regional Medical Center and Men's Organization of First Freewill Baptist Church. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 10, 2000
WILLIS, CARLIE OPHA Sr. BLUFF CITY -- Funeral services for Carlie Opha Willis Sr. will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in First Freewill Baptist Church, Bristol Virginia by Weaver Funeral Home. The Revs. Darrell Pickle, Ralph Flanary and Noah Holbrook will officiate. Burial will be in Weaver Cemetery. Mr. Willis, 81, of 1302 Dry Branch Road, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be Dwayne Taylor, Darrell Taylor, Mike Willis, Larry Willis, Jimmy Harkleroad Jr., Mark Lane, Steve Lane and Brian McCracken. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Steve Hanor, medical workers of Bristol Medical Associates, fourth floor nursing staff of Bristol Regional Medical Center and Men's Organization of First Freewill Baptist Church. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 11, 2000
WINTERS, CAROLYN J. SHADY VALLEY, TN -- Carolyn J. Winters, 47, of the Sutherland community died Sunday, May 2, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, TN. She was born in Washington County, VA, a daughter of the late George W. and Blanche Catherine Neely Hand. She had lived in Johnson County, TN., for most of her life. She was a certified nurse's assistant with the Washington County Health Department and the Washington County Department of Social Services. She was a member of Sutherland Community Church. Surviving are a sister, Peggy Ann Roberts of the Sutherland community; three brothers, Richard Hand of Damascus, Edward Hand of Wytheville and Jack Hand of Cleveland, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Ralph Vanover will officiate. Graveside services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus. The Rev. Bill Worley will officiate. Among survivors is a special friend, Pat Bieri of the Sutherland community. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday prior to the funeral service in Johnson Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Wellmont Hospice House, Bristol, TN. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 9, 2000
WINTERS, CAROLYN J. SHADY VALLEY, TN. -- Graveside services for Carolyn J. Winters will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus. The Rev. Bill Worley will officiate. Ms. Winters, 47, of the Sutherland community died Sunday, May 7, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol Tennessee. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Wellmont Hospice House, Bristol, TN. Johnson Funeral Home of Damascus is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 10, 2000
WITCHER, CHARLES C. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Beidleman Presbyterian Church by Weaver Funeral Home. Niles E. Kitzmiller will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Witcher, 94, of 415 Booher Drive, Bristol, TN, died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Sullivan County, he retired with 40 years of service with Henley and Gillespie Electrical Contractors. He was a member of the IBEW Local 934 and the widower of Janie Belle Witcher. He was a former deacon and member of Weaver Union Church and a charter member of Beidleman Presbyterian Church. Surviving are a son, Joe Witcher of Bristol TN; several nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and great-nephews; and several great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. Mr. Witcher was also preceded in death by a son, George Witcher. Among survivors are daughters-in-law Wanda Witcher and Bonnie Witcher, both of Bristol TN. Pallbearers will be Eddie Smith, Jack Wilkins, Ferando Walker, Vernie Manuel, Robert Fritts, Joe Glover, David Witcher and Douglas Stophel. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 5, 2000
WITCHER, CHARLES C. Funeral services for Charles C. Witcher will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Beidleman Presbyterian Church by Weaver Funeral Home. Niles E. Kitzmiller will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Witcher, 94, of 415 Booher Drive, Bristol, TN, died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was the widower of Janie Beall Witcher. Pallbearers will be Eddie Smith, Jack Wilkins, Ferando Walker, Vernie Manuel, Robert Fritts, Joe Glover, David Witcher and Douglas Stophel. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 6, 2000
WITT, JAMES C. "J.C." Graveside services for James C. "J.C." Witt will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. in Rooty Branch Cemetery by Weaver Funeral Home. The Revs. Paul Brown and Billy Denton Sr. will officiate. Mr. Witt, 69, of 2003 Bay St., Bristol, TN., died Monday, May 29, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and was retired from the City of Bristol Tennessee. He was a member of Woodmen of the World and was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Wayne (Brenda) Jones of Piney Flats; three sons, Ray Moore, Randy Moore and John Witt, all of Bristol TN; a brother, Homer Witt of Bristol TN; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Paul Denton, Wayne Morris, Clarence Witt Jr., Brad Moore, Justin Moore and Andy Witt. Honorary pallbearers will be employees of the City of Bristol TN. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAY 31, 2000
WITT, JAMES C. " J.C." Graveside services for James C. "J.C." Witt will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. in Rooty Branch Cemetery by Weaver Funeral Home. The Revs. Paul Brown and Billy Denton Sr. will officiate. Mr. Witt, 69, of 2003 Bay St., Bristol, TN, died Monday, May 29, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was the widower of Tommie H. Witt. Pallbearers will be Paul Denton, Wayne Morris, Clarence Witt Jr., Brad Moore, Justin Moore and Andy Witt. Honorary pallbearers will be employees of the City of Bristol TN. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 1, 2000
WRIGHT, JAMES A. James A. Wright, 83, of 435 Rice Terrace, Bristol, VA, died Wednesday, May 31, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, a son of the late Joseph and Elizabeth Wright. He was a laborer and a U.S. Navy veteran. Surviving are his wife, Faye Watson Wright; two daughters, Donna Odum of Bristol TN and Susie Godsey of Elizabethton, TN; a brother, Charles Wright of Bristol Virginia; a sister, Bonnie Miller of Bristol Virginia; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Crumley Cemetery by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Gary Hodge will officiate. Among survivors are grandchildren Christopher Tritt and Misty Ferry, both of Bristol TN. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 1, 2000