ADAMS, HENRY J. Jr. Graveside services for Henry J. Adams Jr. will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Crumley Cemetery. Niles Kitzmiller will officiate. Mr. Adams, 70, of Old Jonesboro Road, Bristol, TN, died Saturday, June 10, 2000. He was a son of Hattie Mae Glover of Bristol TN and the late Henry James Adams Sr., and had spent most of his life in the Bristol area. He retired from the U.S. Air Force and also was a retired captain from the Bristol Tennessee Police Department. He was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police, the American Legion and the American Association of Retired Persons. Surviving, besides his mother, are his wife, Edith Lucille Adams; a daughter, Cindy Adams of Bristol Tennessee; three sons, Larry A. Adams and Jeffrey D. Adams, both of Bristol Tennessee, and Thomas Harrigan of Johnson City; a brother, Jimmy Adams of Bristol Tennessee; a sister, Shelby Jean Dunn of Bluff City; three grandsons; and a granddaughter. Among survivors are grandsons Jonathan Harrigan and Brian Harrigan, both of Johnson City, and Brady Adams of Bristol Tennessee; and granddaughter Blackeley Adams of Bristol Tennessee. Pallbearers will be Bobby Neal, Freddie Carroll, Lyle Boyd, Joe Musser, Bobby Adams and Al Overbey. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 12, 2000
ADAMS, WILLIAM DAVID William David Adams, 57, of 735 Beechwood Drive, Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, June 13, 2000, at home. He was born in Saltville, VA, a son of the late Carl and Melinda Adams, and was formerly self-employed as a welder. Surviving are his wife, Juanita Vance Adams; two daughters, Janice Chafin and Joan Bunch, both of Bristol TN; two sons, Rusty Tillison of Bristol TN and Tony Tillison of Stuart's Draft, VA; five sisters, Edith Prater of Bristol Tennessee, Avonda Bryant of Vinton, VA, Jettie Anders and Carla Greer, both of Roanoke, Thea Cross of Tacoma, WA. and Lynn Krishner of Abilene, KS.; five brothers, Jerry Adams, Ray Adams and Kenny Adams, all of Saltville, Ned Adams of Bristol TN and Phil Adams of Okinawa, Japan; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in Eastern Heights Presbyterian Church by Weaver Funeral Home. The Revs. Rick Light and Don Stanley will officiate. Burial will be Eastern Heights Cemetery. Among survivors is mother-in-law Essie Vance of Bristol Tennessee. Pallbearers will be Carl Pierce, Ardie White, Ted Osborne, Barry Smith, Gary McCrary and Jim Ellis. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home and other times at the residence. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 15, 2000
ALDERSON, THOMAS GENT BEECH MOUNTAIN, NC -- Funeral services for Thomas Gent Alderson will be conducted in mid-July, time not yet determined, in Arlington National Cemetery. Mr. Alderson, 76, died Tuesday, June 27, 2000, in Johnson City Medical Center. He was born in Norton, a son of the late Creed Flanary Alderson and Mary Ford Alderson. He lived in Wise County until the age of 12, when he moved with his family to Washington, DC. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran serving in the Pacific and Okinawa during World War II and was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross with gold cluster, two Silver Stars, seven air medals and a Purple Heart. Following military service, he moved to Miami where he was a pilot with National Airlines and later for Pan American. At age 59, he retired to Beech Mountain. Surviving are his wife of 51 years, Betty Thorn McCluer Alderson; a daughter, Betty A. Ingraham of Orono, Maine; two sons, Thomas M. Alderson of Nevada City, CA, and William C. Alderson of Miami; a sister, Anne M. Thompson of Springfield, VA; a brother, Creed F. Alderson Jr. of Asheville, NC; and eight grandchildren. Among survivors is aunt Cleo Stair; and "cousin" Robert Alderson. Mr. Alderson continued his love of flying in Miami where he was a pilot with National Airlines and later Pan American. He retired to Beech Mountain where he enjoyed many good years. He and his wife enjoyed the adventure and companionship of many beloved friends. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Friday in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home in Bristol TN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Beech Mountain Volunteer Fire Department, 403 Beech Mountain Parkway, Beech Mountain, NC 28604. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 29, 2000
ARNOLD, JAMES CLAUDE James Claude Arnold, of 53 Vance Drive, Bristol, TN, died Wednesday, May 31, 2000. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol. He was a son of the late Trigg Arnold and Mattie Rush Arnold. He was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are his wife, Helen Hess Arnold; three daughters, Elizabeth Arnold, Michelle Arnold and Betty Arnold; three sons, James Arnold, Landon Arnold and Trigg Arnold; four sisters, Loretta Malone, Lola Davis, Frances Stiltner and Rebecca Love; two brothers, Guy Arnold and George Arnold; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at the graveside in the County Cemetery. The Rev. Sam Haynes will officiate. A procession of family and friends will leave at 1:30 p.m. Friday from Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 2, 2000
ATWELL, RUBY BASHAM Ruby Basham Atwell, 82, of Bristol TN died Sunday, June 4, 2000, at home. She was born in Beckley, WV, a daughter of the late Rev. and Mrs. J. Lacy Basham. She had lived most of her life in Bristol. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and the widow of Carl H. Atwell. She was a graduate of Knoxville Business College and a retired employee of the Virginia State Employment Commission in Bristol, VA, with 35 years of service. Surviving are two sisters, Anne B. Thompson and Beulah B. McCray, both of Bristol Virginia; two brothers, Chalmer Lacy Basham and John Calvin Basham, both of Bristol TN; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. The Rev. Stephen L. Playl will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Akard Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Woodlawn Baptist Church or the Bristol Humane Society. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 6, 2000
ATWELL, RUBY BASHAM Graveside services for Ruby Basham Atwell will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. The Rev. Stephen L. Playl will officiate. Mrs. Atwell, 82, of Bristol Tennessee died Sunday, June 4, 2000, at home. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Akard Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Woodlawn Baptist Church or the Bristol Humane Society. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 7, 2000
BAUMGARDNER, SHELBY J. BLUFF CITY -- Shelby J. Baumgardner, 63, of 1552 Ryder Church Road, died Monday, June 5, 2000, in Johnson City Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, a daughter of the late Eugene and Dollie Mae Rosenbalm, and a former employee of Peerless Woodworking. She was a member of Ryder Memorial Presbyterian Church and the widow of Adam Kyle Baumgardner. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Glenn (JoAnn) Lambert of Bristol Tennessee, Brenda Gross of Montverde, Fla., and Mrs. Gregory (Deborah) Hatley of Blountville; five sons, Howard Kyle "Butch" Baumgardner of Bristol Virginia, William Adam "Bill" Baumgardner of Greeneville, Tenn., and Anthony D. "Tony" Baumgardner, Donnie L. Baumgardner and David Michael "Mike" Baumgardner, all of Bluff City; four sisters, Helen Cole, Becky Hartley, Jeanette Riffey and Pauline Riffey; three brothers, Tommy Rosenbalm, Buddy Rosenbalm and Bobby Rosenbalm; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Martin Freeland will officiate. Committal services will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Shipley Cemetery. Among survivors are daughters-in-law Cynthia Baumgardner and Kim Baumgardner; and grandchildren Kimberly, Stephanie, Tiffani, Adam, Dennis, Matt-Matt and Chris. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. prior to the service Tuesday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 6, 2000
BAUMGARDNER, SHELBY J. BLUFF CITY -- Committal services for Shelby J. Baumgardner will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Shipley Cemetery. Mrs. Baumgardner, 63, of 1552 Ryder Church Road, died Monday, June 5, 2000, in Johnson City Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 7, 2000
BEVERLY, EVA V. BLOUNTVILLE -- Eva V. Beverly, 69, of 2529 Summer Hills Drive died Friday, June 2, 2000, at home. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, a daughter of the late Charles O. and Georgia Carrier. She was retired from the Williams Co. where she worked as a bookkeeper. She was a homemaker and was of the Presbyterian faith. Surviving are her husband, David I. Beverly; a daughter, Cynthia Huff of Chester, Va.; a sister, Minnie Lee Odum of Bluff City; two brothers, Glen Carrier of Bristol Tennessee and Bob Carrier of Blountville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Austin Cook will officiate. Committal services will be Monday at 11 a.m. in Glenwood Mausoleum. Among survivors are son-in-law Jim Huff of Chester; and mother-in-law Sue M. Beverly of Bristol Virginia. Pallbearers will be Robbie Odum, Greg Carrier, Ivan Stanley, Roy Barrett and John Dotson. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Huff, Cliff Dehart, Dave Carrier, Chris Carrier, Jeff Odum, Duke James, Verlin Necessary, Ray Beverly, Ralph Pridemore, Walter Lee Thomas, Charles Carrier and Lloyd Jones. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. prior to the service Monday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 4, 2000
BLAIR, ELIZABETH M. Elizabeth M. Blair, 80, formerly of 2828 Denton Valley Road, Bristol, TN, died Monday, May 29, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, a daughter of the late Tom and Maggie Bott. She was a retired certified nursing assistant with 22 years of service. She was a member of Belle Meadows Baptist Church, where she was a former Sunday School teacher. She was the widow of Ediley Robert "Ed" Blair. Surviving are two sons, Randy Blair of Atlanta and William "Bill" Blair of Bristol TN; a daughter, Louise Dye of Bristol TN; two sisters, Myrtle Lyons of Bluff City and Agnes Hicks of Blountville; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Dewey Williams and Sam Haynes will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Blair was also preceded in death by a son, Earl Eugene "Butch" Blair; and three sisters, Ida Simpson, Mae Williams and Ruth Carlton. Among survivors are grandchildren Melissa Fleenor, Scott Mumpower, Traci Blair and Michelle Blair. Pallbearers will be Paul Blair, Buck Hicks, Bruce Crowe, Roy Cunningham, Clarence Jones, Jimmy Malone and Charles Tickle. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 1, 2000
BLAIR, ELIZABETH M. Funeral services for Elizabeth M. Blair will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Dewey Williams and Sam Haynes will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Blair, 80, formerly of 2828 Denton Valley Road, Bristol, Tenn., died Monday, May 29, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be Paul Blair, Buck Hicks, Bruce Crowe, Roy Cunningham, Clarence Jones, Jimmy Malone and Charles Tickle. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 2, 2000
BOOHER, IRENE P. "NONNIE" Irene P. "Nonnie" Booher, 75, of Bristol TN, died Tuesday, June 13, 2000, at the home of her daughter. She was born in Bristol Virginia, a daughter of the late Wiley M. and Joanna I. Hobbs Morelock, and had lived most of her life in the Bristol area. She was a retired waitress with State Line Restaurant, was of the Baptist faith and the widow of Luster Booher. Surviving are two daughters, Barbara Thomas and Vicky Herndon, both of Bristol; a son, Marty Herndon of Bristol; a brother, Herbert Morelock of Bristol; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Gary Rowlette will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Justin Herndon, Danny Bridgeman, Billy Bartee, Paul Bridgeman, Butch Nash and Coy Wilson. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Roger J. McCharry, Dr. John G. Byers and Vickie K. Lewis. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 15, 2000
BOOHER, IRENE P. "NONNIE" Funeral services for Irene P. "Nonnie" Booher will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Gary Rowlette will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Booher, 75, of Bristol Tennessee, died Tuesday, June 13, 2000, at the home of her daughter. Pallbearers will be Justin Herndon, Danny Bridgeman, Billy Bartee, Paul Bridgeman, Butch Nash and Coy Wilson. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Roger J. McCharry, Dr. John G. Byers and Vickie K. Lewis. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 16, 2000
BOOKER, LORETTA BLEVINS Loretta Blevins Booker, 76, of 12140 Reedy Creek Road, Bristol, VA, died Friday, June 23, 2000, at her home. She was born in Washington County, VA, a daughter of the late Thomas Edward and Mary Virginia Miller Blevins, and retired from The Box Factory in 1962. She was a member of Three Springs United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, John Lee Booker; two daughters, Mary Ann Pennington and Carolyn Sue Stophel, both of Bristol; two sons, John Stephen Booker and William Allen Booker, both of Bristol; a sister, Mary Virginia Hord of Bristol; three brothers, William Roland Blevins, Bobby Lee Blevins and Russell Edward Blevins, all of Bristol; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Revs. Richard Hale and Carl Young will officiate. Committal services will be Monday at 11 a.m. in Miller Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Allen "Bubby" Booker, Brian Booker, Ki Pennington, Buddy Pennington, Tommy Wright, Glenn Long, Tim Correll and Aaron Barb. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Sunday in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 24, 2000
BOOKER, LORETTA BLEVINS Funeral services for Loretta Blevins Booker will be conducted Sunday at 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Revs. Richard Hale and Carl Young will officiate. Committal services will be Monday at 11 a.m. in Miller Cemetery. Mrs. Booker, 76, of 12140 Reedy Creek Road, Bristol, Va., died Friday, June 23, 2000, at her home. Pallbearers will be Allen "Bubby" Booker, Brian Booker, Ki Pennington, Buddy Pennington, Tommy Wright, Glenn Long, Tim Correll and Aaron Barb. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Sunday in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 25, 2000
BOUTON, JAMES PRESTON SAVANNAH, GA -- James Preston "Jim" Bouton Sr., 67, died Thursday, June 22, 2000, at his home. He was born in Bristol TN, a son of the late Andrew James Bouton and Sylvia Bouton Bouton. He was founder, owner and operator of AB&B Gas Inc. and a member of Central Holston Christian Church in Bristol, Tn. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Mae Jones Bouton; three daughters, Martha Dell Malone and Dorothy Mae Bouton, both of Savannah, and Cindy Ann Jones of Guyton, Ga.; two sons, William E. "Bill" Bouton of Springfield, GA, and James Preston Bouton Jr. of Savannah; and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday at the graveside in Hillcrest Abbey Memorial Part East in Savannah. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Diabetes Association, 5105 Paulsen St., Savannah, GA 31405, or the American Heart Association, PO Box 15515, Savannah, GA 31416. Sipple Mortuary in Savannah is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 24, 2000
CARRIER, OLLY ROBERT BLUFF CITY -- Olly Robert Carrier, 82, of 1817 Chinquapin Grove Road, died Thursday, June 22, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Sullivan County, he was a son of the late Henry and Susie Hinkle Carrier, a U.S. Army veteran and was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Ruby Richards Carrier; a daughter, Claudia Carrier of Greeneville, TN.; two sons, Jerry Carrier of Piney Flats and Tony Carrier of Bluff City; a sister, Mattie Belle Buckles of Bristol VA; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Steve Hensley and minister Mack Bennett will officiate. Burial will be in Chinquapin Grove Cemetery. Mr. Carrier was also preceded in death by a daughter, Judy Scoggins. Pallbearers will be friends of the Carrier family. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 23, 2000
CARRIER, OLLY ROBERT BLUFF CITY -- Funeral services for Olly Robert Carrier will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Steve Hensley and minister Mack Bennett will officiate. Burial will be in Chinquapin Grove Cemetery. Mr. Carrier, 82, of 1817 Chinquapin Grove Road, died Thursday, June 22, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be Joe Jacobs, Randy Carroll, Stanley Scoggins, Dwight Humphrey, Orlin Humphrey and Jack Phipps. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 24, 2000
COLLINS, HENRY Henry Collins, 90, of 1937 Bay St., Bristol, TN, died Wednesday, June 28, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Harlan, KY, a son of the late Jim and Lillie Farley Collins. He had lived in the Bristol area for the past 45 years. He was a retired heavy equipment operator for Cooper Construction Co. Surviving are his wife, Violet Worley Peltier Collins; a daughter, Judy Richardson; a son, George Henry Collins; two stepdaughters, Anna Fleenor and Mary Bondurant; seven grandchildren; eight step-grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; nine step-great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery. The Revs. Jennings Dotson and Larry Kimbler will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 29, 2000
CRABTREE, HENRIETTA LOUISE Henrietta Louise Crabtree, 58, of Bristol TN died Thursday, June 1, 2000, at home. She was born in Jersey City, NJ, a daughter of the late Lesley and Savilla Demick. She lived in Louisiana before moving to Bristol three years ago. She was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith. Surviving are her husband, Paul Crabtree; a brother, James Demick of Bristol Tennessee; and a grandson, Thomas Paul Crabtree of Philadelphia. Memorial services will be conducted Sunday at 4 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. There will be no visitation. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 3, 2000
CRABTREE, HENRIETTA LOUISE Memorial services for Henrietta Louise Crabtree will be conducted Sunday at 4 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Crabtree, 58, of Bristol Tennessee, died Thursday, June 1, 2000, at home. There will be no visitation. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 4, 2000
CROSS, EDWARD DALLAS PINEY FLATS, TN -- Edward D. Cross died Thursday, June 8, 2000, in Greystone Health Care in Blountville. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee, where he was past president of the Vocational Agriculture Club. He taught school for several years in the Sullivan County School System and served five years in the U.S. Army during World War II. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He was a 4-H Club leader and past president of the Piney Flats Ruritan Club. He served on the executive board of UETHD and served 72,000 hours of volunteer service at the Fort Howard Veterans Hospital in Baltimore. He was a president of the Piney Flats Senior Citizens for many years and retired from Bethlehem Steel in 1972. He was a member of Poplar Ridge Christian Church. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. In accordance with Mr. Cross' wishes, there will be no service. Friends may call any time Sunday at the home of his niece, Bettie Jo Cassell, 200 Fair Acres Drive, Bristol, TN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Poplar Ridge Christian Church, 206 Poplar Ridge Christian Church Road, Piney Flats, TN 37686. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 11, 2000
CROSS, RALPH C. Funeral services for Ralph C. Cross will be conducted Sunday at 5 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. John W. Rayburn will officiate. Committal services will be Monday at 11 a.m. in Shelby Hills Cemetery. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Monday and go in procession to the cemetery. Mr. Cross, 90, of Bristol TN, died Friday, June 16, 2000, in NHC Healthcare Center in Johnson City. A lifelong resident of the Bristol area, he was a son of the late David and Anna Carden Cross. He was a retired machinist with Monroe Calculating Machine Co. He was a member of Bethel View Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Myra Taylor Cross; a son, James Cross of Bluff City; four daughters, Joann Cooper, Judy Tolbert and Carolyn Harr, all of Bristol TN, and Barbara Hurt of Gainesville, FL.; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Among survivors are several very special grandchildren. Pallbearers will be grandsons and son-in-law. Honorary pallbearers will be Howard Cross, Tony Cross, Keith Cooper, Ralph Cooper, Dr. Jim Wilson, Dr. David Thompson and the Mens Class at Bethel View Baptist church. The family will receive friends following the chapel service Sunday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 18, 2000
CROSS, RALPH C. Committal services for Ralph C. Cross will be Monday at 11 a.m. in Shelby Hills Cemetery. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Monday and go in procession to the cemetery. Mr. Cross, 90, of Bristol TN, died Friday, June 16, 2000, in NHC Healthcare Center in Johnson City. Pallbearers will be grandsons and son-in-law. Honorary pallbearers will be Howard Cross, Tony Cross, Keith Cooper, Ralph Cooper, Dr. Jim Wilson, Dr. David Thompson and the Men’s Class at Bethel View Baptist church. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 19, 2000
CRUMLEY, EARL B. BLOUNTVILLE -- Earl B. Crumley, 60, of 473 Buncombe Road died Tuesday, June 20, 2000, at home. He was born in Sullivan County, a son of the late Jake and Sarah Dillow Crumley. He was of the Baptist faith. He worked in construction most of his life. Surviving are a sister, Ollie Wilson of Jonesborough, TN; three brothers, Theodore "Dock" Crumley and Roy Crumley, both of Bluff City, and Richard Crumley of Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 7:30 p.m. in the chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home Bluff City. The Revs. Lyon Smith and Woodrow Morrell will officiate. Graveside services will be Friday at 10 a.m. in Morning View Cemetery. Those who wish to attend the graveside services are requested to meet at the cemetery at 9:50 a.m. Friday. Mr. Crumley was also preceded in death by three brothers, J.C. "Nick" Crumley, Dewey Crumley and Lawrence Crumley; and two sisters, Mary Wilson and Jean Barger. Among survivors is a special friend, Clara Dishner of Blountville. Pallbearers will be selected from friends of Mr. Crumley. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel and other times at the residence. Memorial contributions may be sent to American Cancer Society, 2513 Wesley St., Suite 2, Johnson City, TN 37601. Tetrick Funeral Home Bluff City is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 22, 2000
CULBERSON, JAMES P. James P. Culberson, 58, of 8337 Loretta Lane, Bristol, VA, died Saturday, June 10, 2000, at his home. He was born in North Carolina, a son of the late James Pearl and Helen Yow Culberson, and was owner of the former Valley Drive Gulf Station. He was of the Methodist faith. Surviving are his wife, Jane L. Culberson; two sons, James Lee Culberson of Greensboro, NC, and James Robert Culberson of the home; two stepdaughters, Teresa Hopkins of Bristol Virginia and Shannon Mowery of Bristol Tennessee; a brother, Charles Culberson of Winston-Salem, NC.; a sister, Joann Rayell of Winston-Salem; his foster father, Hugh Knight of Summerfield, NC; a foster brother, Ken Knight of Summerfield, NC; two foster sisters, Vicky Knight and Janice Knight, both of Summerfield; a grandson; a granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 3 p.m. in the Mausoleum Chapel in Glenwood Cemetery by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Rev. Walter L. Statzer will officiate. Among survivors are grandson Eathan Culberson; and granddaughter Emily Hopkins. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 12, 2000
DONNELLY, ROSALIE Funeral services for Rosalie Donnelly will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Minister Gary Knapp and Elmer Lester will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Miss Donnelly, 65, of 2453 Broad St., Bristol, TN, died Thursday, June 22, 2000, at her home. She was born in Butler, TN, and had lived in the Bristol area for the past 52 years. She was a retired teacher's aide with the Tri-Cities Christian School with 13 years of service, and was a member of West Hills Christian Church. Surviving are a sister, Mrs. Jimmy L. (Mary Etta) Harkleroad of Bristol TN; a niece; a great-niece; and a great-nephew. Among survivors is niece Beth Gibson of Bristol TN; great-niece Laura Beth Gibson; great-nephew Aaron Gibson; and cousins. Pallbearers will be Jack Dugger, Darold Dugger, Steve Gibson, Clayton Wilson, Johnny Hensley and Johnny Hutchinson. Honorary pallbearers will be deacons and elders of West Hills Christian Church. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday in Weaver Funeral Home BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 24, 2000
DONNELLY, ROSALIE Funeral services for Rosalie Donnelly will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Minister Gary Knapp and Elmer Lester will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Miss Donnelly, 65, of 2453 Broad St., Bristol, TN, died Thursday, June 22, 2000, at her home. Pallbearers will be Jack Dugger, Darold Dugger, Steve Gibson, Clayton Wilson, Johnny Hensley and Johnny Hutchinson. Honorary pallbearers will be deacons and elders of West Hills Christian Church. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 25, 2000
DOUGHTERY, WILLIAM FREDRICK "FRED" BLOUNTVILLE -- William Fredrick "Fred" Dougherty Jr., 49, of Valley Drive died Wednesday, June 7, 2000, at home. He was born in Bristol Virginia, a son of Martha Ross of Blountville and the late William Fredrick Dougherty Sr. He had lived in the Tri-Cities area all of his life. He was a truck driver for Trans-State Lines and a member of the Open Door Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Valerie Dougherty; stepfather, Raymond Ross of Blountville; a daughter, Lucretia Mann of Kingsport; a son, William Fredrick Dougherty III of Kingsport; a stepdaughter, Carmen Fitch of Bristol TN; two stepsisters, Dinah Mettetal of Johnstown, PA, and Becky Childress of Blountville; two stepbrothers, Mark Dorton of Johnstown and Arthur Ross of Nashville; four grandsons; and two granddaughters. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Thomas Thacker will officiate. Burial will be in East Hill Cemetery. Mr. Dougherty was also preceded in death by stepfather, Elmer Dorton; and an uncle, Earl Dougherty. Among survivors are grandsons Timothy Dougherty, Matthew Dougherty, Jacob Dougherty and Isaac Mann, all of Kingsport; and granddaughters, Alexandria Mann and Karrington Dougherty, both of Kingsport. Pallbearers will be Stewart Russell, Robert Carrier, Arthur Fitch, John Haga, David Johnson and Robert Hudson. Honorary pallbearers will be Victor Metz, Robert Hicks, Gene Hicks, Allen Dougherty and Harold Johnson. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 9, 2000
DOWELL, HAROLD V. Harold V. Dowell, 80, of 787 Bullock Hollow Road, Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, June 20, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. He was born in Washington County, VA, and had lived in the Bristol area for the past 30 years. He was a retired plumber and home builder. Surviving are his wife, Edna Dowell; a son, Mike Dowell of Bristol TN; two daughters, Nancy Dowell of Somer Set, CA, and Joyce Blamble of Palm Harbor, FL; a brother, Bruce Dowell of Middletown, MO; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a step-granddaughter; four step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be conducted Friday at 8 p.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Paul Faber will officiate. Among survivors are grandchildren Monique Gilespie, Chela Kanbe and Alison Beltz; great-grandchildren George Richard Gilespie IV, Zachery Samborn and Jenna Beltz; and step-granddaughter Raynett Iman. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. prior to the service Friday in Akard Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 21, 2000
DOWELL, HAROLD V. A memorial service for Harold V. Dowell will be conducted Friday at 8 p.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Paul Faber will officiate. Mr. Dowell, 80, of 787 Bullock Hollow Road, Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, June 20, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. prior to the service Friday in Akard Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 22, 2000
DRAPER, BRYANNA FAITH BLUFF CITY -- Committal services for Bryanna Faith Draper will be conducted Wednesday at 10 a.m. in Shelby Hills Cemetery. The infant daughter of Dan and Angie Wills Draper died Friday, June 2, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Pleasant View Baptist Church Nursery, 796 Dry Branch Road, Bluff City, TN 37618. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 7, 2000
FEIOR, EZZAT "BOB" Graveside services for Ezzat "Bob" Feior will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. in the National Cemetery in Mountain Home, TN, by Weaver Funeral Home. Dr. Bill Goforth will officiate. Military honors will be by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Mr. Feior, 71, of 1629 Maryland Ave., Bristol, TN, died Sunday, June 18, 2000, in James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Mountain Home, TN. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 21, 2000
FRITZ, JOHN L. BLUFF CITY -- Funeral services for John L. Fritz will be conducted Saturday at 4 p.m. in Central Holston Christian Church by Weaver Funeral Home. Paul Faver will officiate, assisted by John Pope and Martin Freeland. Music will be by John Bruce. Burial will be in Shipley Cemetery. Mr. Fritz, 69, of 304 Troublesome Hollow Road, died Wednesday, May 31, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Sullivan County, a son of the late Jake and Maude Fritz. He was a member of Central Holston Christian Church. He was an employee of Cortrim Hardwood Parts Co. and a member of Woodmen of the World and Hickory Tree Volunteer Fire Department. Surviving are his wife, Marjorie Carrier Fritz; a son, Lester Eugene Fritz of Bluff City; three sisters, Blanch Sluder and Mabel Williams, both of Bluff City, and Helen Owens of Mississippi; a brother, Roy Kirk Fritz of Bluff City; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Fritz was also preceded in death by two sisters, Bonnie Elrode and Ruby Sluder; and two brothers, Ivan Fritz and Tom Fritz. Among survivors are grandchildren Jimmy Fritz of Jopolan, Miss., Jennifer Lovell of Bristol and Timmy Fritz of Bluff City; and daughter-in-law Debbie Fritz. Pallbearers will be Lawrence Carrier, Jim Hinkle, William Fritz, Donnie Carrier, Billy Bullock and Larry Smithson. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Sampson, Wayne Louis, Dr. Bernard Grunstra, Robert Fritz, Chris Carrier and Charles "Scritch" Whitaker. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 2, 2000
FRITZ, JOHN L. BLUFF CITY -- Funeral services for John Lester Fritz will be conducted Saturday at 4 p.m. in Central Holston Christian Church by Weaver Funeral Home. Paul Faver will officiate, assisted by John Pope and Martin Freeland. Music will be by John Bruce. Burial will be in Shipley Cemetery. Mr. Fritz, 69, of 304 Troublesome Hollow Road, died Wednesday, May 31, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be Lawrence Carrier, Jim Hinkle, William Fritz, Donnie Carrier, Billy Bullock and Larry Smithson. Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Sampson, Wayne Louis, Dr. Bernard Grunstra, Robert Fritz, Chris Carrier and Charles "Scritch" Whitaker. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 3, 2000
GAMMON, ALYS LAVINDER KINGSPORT -- Alys Lavinder Gammon, 90, of 100 Netherland Lane died Wednesday, June 7, 2000, in Indian Path Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol until retiring to Baysmont in l984. She was a daughter of the late Henry and Kate Haynes Lavinder. She was the widow of Dr. William M. Gammon. She was a graduate of Hollins College. She was a member of State Street United Methodist Church and attended Old Kingsport Presbyterian Church since moving to Kingsport. Surviving are three daughters, Nancy Gammon and Jane G. Shore, both of Bristol, and Mrs. John (Rose) Garrett III of Newport News, VA; a sister, Mrs. Richard N. Lawrence of Johnson City; four grandchildren, John William Shore of Bristol, Kelly Garrett Curtiss of Richmond, Katie Garrett Boehly of Darien, CT, and John Henry Garrett IV of Newport News; two great-grandchildren, Rebeka Jane Shore of Rome, GA, and Garrett Christopher Curtiss of Richmond; three nieces; and three nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in State Street United Methodist Church by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Rev. Fred Dearing will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church. Private committal and burial will be in Shelby Hills Cemetery. Mrs. Gammon was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, her namesake, Alys Shore Powell; and a sister, Kathryne Lavinder Woodward. Mrs. Gammon was an avid golfer. In the l930's, she began her amazing run of championship golf, winning the Women's Club Championship at the Country Club of Bristol 20 times from 1931-57, and there was no tournament held in three of those years. She was known for having played 45 holes in one day, 18 with the ladies in the morning and 27 with the men in the afternoon. This was in the days before golf carts. She continued to live a full life at Baysmont, playing Bridge and Scrabble until the week before her death. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Red Cross or the Salvation Army. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 8, 2000
GAMMON, ALYS LAVINDER KINGSPORT -- Funeral services for Alys Lavinder Gammon will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in State Street United Methodist Church by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Rev. Fred Dearing will officiate. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church. Private committal and burial will be in Shelby Hills Cemetery. Mrs. Gammon, 90, of 100 Netherland Lane, died Wednesday, June 7, 2000, in Indian Path Medical Center. She was the widow of Dr. William M. Gammon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Red Cross or the Salvation Army. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 9, 2000
GIBBS, JERRY DALE Jerry Dale Gibbs, 65, died Friday, June 23, 2000, in Bristol Nursing Home. He was born in Roan Mountain, TN, a son of the late Elmer and Ina Winters Gibbs. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Surviving are a son, Mike Gibbs of Roan Mountain; a sister, Betty G. Boone of Roan Mountain; a brother, Bill Gibbs of Roan Mountain; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 10 a.m. in the National Cemetery in Mountain Home, Tenn. The Rev. Dale Hunter will officiate. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 27, 2000
GOSE, DOROTHY BERENS COLUMBIA, SC -- Dorothy Berens Gose, 90, formerly of Larwood Acres, Bristol, VA, died Tuesday, June 27, 2000, in Baptist Hospital in Columbia. She was a daughter of the late Roy and Ina Johnson Gose and a retired employee of Virginia Intermont College. She was a member of Central Presbyterian Church and the widow of Raymond Gose. Surviving are a daughter, Judy G. McNish of Columbia; a brother, Forrest Berens of Marietta, GA; two grandchildren, Joe McNish and Leslie Mathia, both of Columbia; a great-grandson, Jared Mathia; and two nieces; several nephews; and a great-niece. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Shelby Hills Cemetery. Among survivors are niece Mary Geiger of Bristol Virginia; nephew Payton Boyd of Abingdon; and great-niece Amy Mathis of Bristol TN. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Akard Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 28, 2000
GOSE, DOROTHY BERENS COLUMBIA, SC -- Funeral services for Dorothy Berens Gose will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. at the graveside in Shelby Hills Cemetery, Bristol, TN. The Rev. Charles McChesney will officiate. Mrs. Gose, 90, formerly of Larwood Acres, Bristol, VA, died Tuesday, June 27, 2000, in Baptist Hospital in Columbia. She was a daughter of the late Bernard and Violette Berens. She was a retired employee of Virginia Intermont College. She was a member of Central Presbyterian Church and the widow of Raymond Gose. Surviving are a daughter, Judy G. McNish of Columbia; a brother, Forrest Berens of Marietta, GA; two grandchildren, Joe McNish and Leslie Mathia, both of Columbia; a great-grandson, Jared Mathia; and two nieces; several nephews; and a great-niece. Among survivors are niece Mary Geiger of Bristol Virginia; nephew Payton Boyd of Abingdon; and great-niece Amy Mathes of Bristol TN. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Akard Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 29, 2000
GRAHAM, CHARLES ALLEN NEBRASKA CITY, NB. - Charles Allen Graham, 69, died Sunday, May 28, 2000, in Bryan LGH East Hospital in Lincoln, NB. He was born in Bristol Tennessee, a son of the late Bronson Emory and Grace Edna Hagy Graham, and was a retired construction worker. Surviving are his wife, Mary Ann Graham; two daughters, Rita Tharp and Venus Neeman, both of Nebraska City; two sons, Charles "Atlas" Graham Jr. of Nebraska City and Jason Graham of Syracuse, NB.; a brother, William Joe Graham of Bluff City; a sister, Eva Mae Arnold of Bristol TN; 14 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday in Nebraska City. Gude Mortuary of Nebraska City was in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 2, 2000
GRAYBEAL, CHARLES O. Funeral services for Charles O. Graybeal will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Niles Kitzmiller will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mr. Graybeal, 79, of 1505 Carolina Ave., Bristol, TN, died Wednesday, June 14, 2000. He was born in Washington County, Va. He was a retired employee of Greys Hosiery Mill and Enterprise Fabricators, Inc., and was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of VFW and attended Fairmount Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife, Ada Lynn Hawkins Graybeal; two daughters, Diane Smith of Scottsdale, AZ, and Terry Graybeal of Bristol TN; a son, Nicholas Graybeal of Bristol TN; three sisters, Ruby Mercer and Ottolene Ingle, both of Bristol VA, and Bonnie Gorham of Alexandria, VA; a brother, Burl Graybeal Jr. of Bristol TN, a granddaughter; two grandsons; a step-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Among survivors are granddaughter Erin Smith of Scottsdale; grandsons Garrett Smith of Phoenix, AZ, and Hunter Graybeal of Bristol TN; step-grandson Brandon Rogers of Bowling Green, VA.; daughter-in-law Kate Graybeal of Bristol TN; son-in-law Ronald Smith of Scottsdale; granddaughter-in-law Tara Smith of Phoenix; sisters-in-law Kathy Graybeal and Charmie Graybeal, both of Bristol; and brother-in-law A.H. Ingle of Bristol. Pallbearers will be Wiley Webb, Ron Rogers, J. P. Rogers, Eugene Graybeal, Larry Rogers and Tony Ingle. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Weaver Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to Fairmount Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 886, Bristol, TN 37621. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 16, 2000
HALL, HAROLD JAMES BLOUNTVILLE -- Harold James Hall, 43, of 217 Kingston Road, died Monday, June 5, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. He was born in Bristol, a son of Ralph and Mary Hall of Bristol Tennessee, was an employee of Exide Corp. and was of the Baptist faith. Surviving, besides his parents, are his wife, Lynda White Hall; a daughter, Valerie Starr Hall of the home; a son, Ben J. Hall of the home; a sister, Osythe Whicker of Bristol Virginia; two brothers, Ralph "Junior" Hall of Piney Flats and Phil Hall of Bristol Tennessee; a granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Charles Sherfey will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Among survivors are sister-in-law Beverly Hall; brother-in-law Gary Whicker; and special granddaughter Diamond Hope Hall. Mr. Hall was an avid fisherman and hunter. Special thanks to Dr. Sue Prill, Dr. John A. Fincher Jr., Dr. Jay Lavigne, the staff of Wellmont Hospice House, family, friends and neighbors. Pallbearers will be Steven White, Douglas Gentry, Donald Moore, Carson Whicker, Eric McGlothlin and Donnie Salyer. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 6, 2000
HALL, HAROLD JAMES BLOUNTVILLE -- Funeral services for Harold James Hall will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Charles Sherfey will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mr. Hall, 43, of 217 Kingston Road, died Monday, June 5, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. Pallbearers will be Steven White, Douglas Gentry, Donald Moore, Carson Whicker, Eric McGlothlin and Donnie Salyer. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 7, 2000
HARRISON, LUCY JEAN MARYVILLE, TN -- Lucy Jean Harrison, 69, died Tuesday, June 6, 2000, in Blount Memorial Hospital. She was a former resident of Bristol for over 50 years, a retired employee of Parks Belk Co. of Bristol, VA, and a member of Fellowship Chapel. She was the widow of Nathan L. Harrison Sr. Surviving are three daughters, Kathy Shabeldeen of Summerville, SC, Debbie Basinger of St. Charles, Mo., and Melanie Davis of Knoxville; four sons, Bob Harrison of Morganton, NC, Nathan Harrison Jr. of Alpharetta, Ga., Bill Harrison of Suffern, NY, and John Harrison of Knoxville; two sisters, Lenna Hodgson of West Jefferson, NC, and Altalee Lewis of Toledo, Ohio; 15 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Lester MacKinnon will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Harrison was a good Christian. Pallbearers will be Bruce Harrison, Wes Basinger, Lee Basinger, Dean Shabeldeen, Damon Shabeldeen, Nate Harrison and Dennis Davis. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Akard Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 7, 2000
HARRISON, LUCY JEAN MARYVILLE, TN -- Funeral services for Lucy Jean Harrison will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Lester MacKinnon will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Harrison, 69, died Tuesday, June 6, 2000, in Blount Memorial Hospital. Pallbearers will be Bruce Harrison, Wes Basinger, Lee Basinger, Dean Shabeldeen, Damon Shabeldeen, Nate Harrison and Dennis Davis. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 8, 2000
HARVEY, THOMAS W. ABINGDON -- Funeral services for Thomas W. Harvey will be conducted Friday at 8 p.m. in First Christian Church of Abingdon by Farris Funeral Service. Howard Taylor, minister, will officiate. Committal services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in Morning View Cemetery in Bluff City, TN, with full military honors by Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975 of Bristol Tennessee. Family and friends may assemble at the cemetery for the Saturday service. Mr. Harvey, 78, formerly of Marion, died Wednesday, June 14, 2000. Pallbearers will be Arlis Richardson, Larry White, Bill Bailey, Jim Phillips, Freddie Stanley, Roger Hancock, David Archer, Alan Linkous and Joe Smith. Honorary pallbearers will be Jim Kirk, Bill Henley and Henry Ford. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the church. Memorial contributions may be sent to First Christian Church, 185 Jonesboro Road, Abingdon, VA 24210. Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 16, 2000
HELTON, VIOLET MAE SNODGRASS Violet Mae Snodgrass Helton, 97, formerly of 322 Prince St., Bristol, VA, died Friday, June 23, 2000. She was born in Washington County, VA, a daughter of the late Jack Snodgrass and Ida Worley Snodgrass, and had been a resident of The Cambridge House for many months. She was a member of East End Christian Church, Careful Gleaners Sunday School Class and Young Matrons Circle for many years. She had attended First Assembly of God, Lee Highway, Bristol, VA, for the past 10 years and was the widow of her husband of 63 years, Dewey D. Helton. Surviving are three daughters, June Tuell of Bristol Virginia, Frieda Smith of Meadowview, Va., and Glenna Padgett of Frederick, MD; a brother, Melvin Snodgrass; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of Akard Funeral Home. Pastor Jeff Carico will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Helton, who peacefully and with dignity went home to be with the Lord June 23, 2000, was also preceded in death by her second-born daughter, Mildred Henderson Taylor, in 1990. Among survivors are sons-in-law Ed Tuell of Bristol VA, Ernest Smith of Meadowview and Lee Padgett of Frederick; and sister-in-law Vergie Snodgrass. Mrs. Helton spent the past 10 years serving the Lord at the First Assembly of God. Her spiritual gift was the way in which she touched the lives of family, friends and even strangers. Maw-Maw, as she was lovingly called by most of her family, was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey D. Helton, in 1987. "I was blind but now I see." Pallbearers will be Wayne Thomas, Larry Wilson, Jackie Duty, Kenny Snodgrass, Paul Taylor and Ricky Allison. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday in Akard Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 24, 2000
HELTON, VIOLET S. Funeral services for Violet Helton will be conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. in the Chapel of Akard Funeral Home. Pastor Jeff Carico will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Helton, 97, formerly of 322 Prince St., Bristol, VA, died Friday, June 23, 2000. Pallbearers will be Wayne Thomas, Larry Wilson, Jackie Duty, Kenny Snodgrass, Paul Taylor and Ricky Allison. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 25, 2000
HICKS, ZACHERY NELSON BLUFF CITY -- Zachery Nelson Hicks, infant son of Anthony and Terra Hicks, of 109 Meadowlark Lane No. 9, died Monday, June 12, 2000, in Johnson City Medical Center. Surviving, besides his parents, are maternal grandmother and step-grandfather Nancy and Lee Combs of Bristol TN; maternal grandfather Perry Langford of Bristol TN; maternal great-grandparents James and Geneva Wilson of Bristol TN; maternal great-grandmother and step-great-grandfather Joyce and Avery Kessee of Trenton, Ga.; paternal grandmother Betty Hicks of Bristol Tennessee; and paternal great-grandparents Dewey and Joyce Hicks of Bristol TN. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 10 a.m. at the graveside in Glenwood Cemetery. Among survivors are aunt and uncle Michael and Tina Langford; and several cousins. The family will receive friends from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. Wednesday at the graveside. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 13, 2000
HOLBROOK, MILDRED JANIE Mildred Janie Holbrook, 71, of 1415 Anderson St., Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, June 20, 2000, at her home. She was born in Clinchco, a daughter of the late Arthur D. and Gladys W. Holbrook, and had lived most of her life in the Bristol area. She was an employee of the Bristol Herald Courier with over 30 years of service and a member of Fellowship Chapel Church, the Berean Sunday School Class and the Dorcas Circle. Surviving are two sisters, Kathleen H. Puckett of Bristol VA and Mae H. Ramsey of Bristol TN; several nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and great-nephews; and several great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 8 p.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Lester MacKinnon and Phillip Poston will officiate. Graveside services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Temple Hill Cemetery in Castlewood. Miss Holbrook was also preceded in death by a brother, Grayson Holbrook. Among survivors are sister-in-law Evelyn Holbrook of Maryville, TN; and a special friend, Allen Roark. Pallbearers will be Les Elswick, Lewis Hale, Melvin Boyd, Bob Horne, Bob Smith, Greg Guffey and Art Powers. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Berean Sunday School Class, employees of the Bristol Herald Courier and Dr. Tom Greene. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. prior to the service Thursday in Akard Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 21, 2000
JOHNSON, RONALD LYNN BLUFF CITY -- Ronald Lynn Johnson, 57, of 336 Beaver Road, Cherokee Park died Tuesday, June 26, 2000, at home. He was born in Sullivan County, a son of the late H.L. Johnson Jr. and Frances Thelma Poore Johnson. He was a former employee of Electrolux and Reynolds Metals. He was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church, a U.S. Navy veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of American Legion Post 145. Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Boyd Johnson; two sons, Greg Johnson of Blountville and Mike Johnson of Kingsport; and four grandchildren, Cameron Carver, Jeremy Johnson, Connor Johnson and Tabitha Johnson; an unborn grandchild; and a nephew. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Steve Playl will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery with military honors by Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Mr. Johnson was also preceded in death by a sister, Deborah Gaye J. Leonard. Among survivors are daughters-in-law Annette Johnson and Alisa Johnson; father-in-law and mother-in-law J. Lee and Mary Lee Boyd of Bristol TN; and nephew Ryan Leonard. Pallbearers will be Dickie Johnson, Larry Johnson, Marty Johnson, Danny Rutherford, Cecil Boyd, Leslie Boyd, Randy Morrell, Kenny Morrell, Danny Morrell and Greg Dorton. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Thomas W. Green Jr., T.J. Harkleroad, Walter Felty and Ronnie Ball. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to Woodlawn Baptist Church, 1400 Southside Ave., Bristol, TN 37620. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 28, 2000
JOHNSON, RONALD LYNN BLUFF CITY -- Funeral services for Ronald Lynn Johnson will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Steve Playl will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery with military honors by Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Mr. Johnson, 57, of 336 Beaver Road, Cherokee Park, died Tuesday, June 26, 2000, at home. Pallbearers will be Dickie Johnson, Larry Johnson, Marty Johnson, Danny Rutherford, Cecil Boyd, Leslie Boyd, Randy Morrell, Kenny Morrell, Danny Morrell and Greg Dorton. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Thomas W. Green Jr., T.J. Harkleroad, Walter Felty and Ronnie Ball. Memorial contributions may be sent to Woodlawn Baptist Church, 1400 Southside Ave., Bristol, TN 37620. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 29, 2000
JONES, BURTON NEIL "BURT" GRAY, TN -- Burton Neil "Burt" Jones, 42, died Monday, June 26, 2000, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident in Johnson City. He was born in Memphis, TN, a son of Bobby H. and Mary Craig Jones of Bristol TN. He had lived in East Tennessee for most of his life and in Johnson City for the past seven years. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. Surviving, besides his parents, are his wife, Patricia Cozad Jones; a sister, Jeanine J. DePriest of Bristol TN; two brothers, Bobby C. Jones of Louisville and John Paul Jones of Danville, Va.; two nieces; and two nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 7 p.m. in Morris-Baker North Chapel in Johnson City. Bishop Wallace of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints will officiate. Graveside services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in The National Cemetery in Mountain Home, TN, where those attending will meet for this service. Pallbearers will be Corry Wynn, Brent Owens, Doug Wynn Jr., Billy Wynn, Bill Milhorn, John Paul Jones and Jason D. Roe. Honorary pallbearers will be Daniel Cox and Brandon Cox. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday in Morris-Baker Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 28, 2000
JONES, HAROLD PINEY FLATS -- Harold Jones, 76, died Monday, June 19, 2000, in Vanderbilt Cancer Center in Nashville. He was a lifelong resident of Piney Flats, a son of the late Denver R. and Mary Cross Jones, and was a retired farmer. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Pauline Blevins Jones; a daughter, Bib Jones of Springfield, KY; a son, Robert Lee Jones of Washington, DC; and a grandson, David Jones of Springfield. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Rev. Harry Rehagan will officiate. Committal service will be Friday at 9 a.m. in Poplar Ridge Cemetery in Piney Flats. Among survivors are daughter-in-law Carolyn Martin of Washington, DC; and sister-in-law Dorothy Jones of Bakersville, CA. Pallbearers will be Brian Christian, Mike Barlar, Red Anderson, Jack Harkleroad, Jack Salyer and Ron Kuhbander. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 21, 2000
JONES, HAROLD PINEY FLATS -- Funeral services for Harold Jones will be conducted Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Rev. Harry Rehagan will officiate. Committal service will be Friday at 9 a.m. in Poplar Ridge Cemetery in Piney Flats. Mr. Jones, 76, died Monday, June 19, 2000, in Vanderbilt Cancer Center in Nashville. Pallbearers will be Brian Christian, Mike Barlar, Red Anderson, Jack Harkleroad, Jack Salyer and Ron Kuhbander. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 22, 2000
JONES, MARY HELEN Funeral services for Mary Helen Mahady Jones will be conducted Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Steve Brown will officiate. Committal services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel with burial in Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Jones, 82, of Bristol Tennessee, died Monday, June 19, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Dayton, Ohio, a daughter of the late Frank and Blanche Mahady, and had lived in the Bristol area for the past 76 years. She was a retired employee from Gordon Garment Co. and a member of Addilyn Memorial United Methodist Church. She was the widow of Irby L. Jones. Surviving are a daughter, Sandra Susan Nickell of Bristol Tennessee; two sons, Tony Michael Jones of Balboa Island, Calif., and Irby Randall Jones of Seattle; a sister, Norma McLemore of Johnson City; a brother, Jack Denton of Jacksonville, Fla.; six grandchildren; a great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Among survivors are son-in-law Larry Nickell; daughters-in-law Lennis Jones and Gail Jones; grandchildren, Marcie Anthony, Erin Nickell, Craig Jones, Miquette Butler, Zachary Jones and Connor Jones; and a great-grandson Ryan Jones. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 21, 2000
JONES, MARY HELEN MAHADY Committal services for Mary Helen Mahady Jones will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel with burial in Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Jones, 82, of Bristol Tennessee died Monday, June 19, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Addilyn Memorial United Methodist Church, 3225 Avoca Road, Bristol, TN 37620. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 22, 2000
LEONARD, JOHN H. Funeral services for John H. Leonard will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Clifford Newell, minister, and the Rev. Jess Neal will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memory Gardens in Abingdon. Mr. Leonard, 64, of 334 Elmo St., Bristol, VA, died Wednesday, June 21, 2000, in Select Specialty Hospital. He was born in Alexandria, VA, and had lived in the Bristol area most of his life. He was a retired employee of Bob Smith Oil Co. with 14 years of service and an employee of Service Mills as a truck driver. He was of the Protestant faith. Surviving are his wife, Hazel Mitchell Leonard; two daughters, Carol Green and Rita Tester, both of Bristol TN; two sisters, Lucille Osborne of Bristol TN and Judy Carlson of Henderson, NV; four brothers, Ted Leonard of Graham, NC, Eugene Leonard and Clay Leonard, both of Bristol TN, and Alex Jerry Leonard of Nashville; three granddaughters; and three great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be nephews, Guy Blaylock Jr., Michael Blaylock, Tommy Leonard, Nelson Leonard, Johnny Leonard, Kevin Osborne and Alex Leonard Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be nephews David Mitchell, Jason Leonard, Daniel Leonard, Alfred Mitchell, Charlie Leonard and Lynn Leonard. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 23, 2000
LEONARD, JOHN H. Funeral services for John H. Leonard will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Clifford Newell, minister, and the Rev. Jess Neal will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memory Gardens in Abingdon. Mr. Leonard, 64, of 334 Elmo St., Bristol, VA, died Wednesday, June 21, 2000, in Select Speciality Hospital. Pallbearers will be nephews, Guy Blaylock Jr., Michael Blaylock, Tommy Leonard, Nelson Leonard, Johnny Leonard, Kevin Osborne and Alex Leonard Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be nephews David Mitchell, Jason Leonard, Daniel Leonard, Alfred Mitchell, Charlie Leonard and Lynn Leonard. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 24, 2000
LEONARD, MARGARET A. Margaret A. Leonard of Bristol Virginia died Monday, June 26, 2000, in Bristol Nursing Home. A lifelong resident of Bristol, she was a daughter of the late Reeves and Kathleen Williams Leonard. She retired from the First Baptist Church of Kingsport after serving 31 years as pastor's secretary. She was a volunteer in the office of the Paramount Center since 1995 and a member of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church. Surviving is a sister, Peggy Henley of Bristol Virginia. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery Mausoleum by Akard Funeral Home. The Rev. Jim Best will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends after the service in the Mausoleum Chapel in Mountain View Cemetery. There will be no visitation or viewing at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 28, 2000
LEONARD, MARGARET A. Funeral services for Margaret A. Leonard will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery Mausoleum by Akard Funeral Home. The Rev. Jim Best will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Miss Leonard, of Bristol Virginia, died Monday, June 26, 2000, in Bristol Nursing Home. The family will receive friends after the service Thursday in the Mausoleum Chapel in Mountain View Cemetery. There will be no visitation or viewing at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 29, 2000
LEWIS, BILLY ADDISON ABINGDON - Graveside services for Billy Addison Lewis will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Knollkreg Memorial Park with military honors by Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. for procession to the cemetery. Mr. Lewis, 61, died Tuesday, May 30, 2000, in James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Mountain Home, TN. Pallbearers will be Mike Reynolds, Jeffrey Lewis, Brian Lewis, David Lewis, Jimmy Lewis and Danny Rock. Honorary pallbearers will be Billy Reed, Brian Reed, Chip Gilliam, Michael Allan Hearl, Steve Osborne, Jim Mitchell, Paul Lewis Jr., Wayne Lewis, Michael Lewis and Carl Lewis Jr. Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 2, 2000
LOTHERY, RUBY JOHNSON CITY -- Ruby Lothery, 88, of Dave Buck Road died Wednesday, May 31, 2000, in Cambridge House in Bristol, Tenn. She was born in Washington County, TN., a daughter of the late John K. and Liddie C. Harrell McIntyre. She lived in Carter County most of her life. She was a member and former Sunday School teacher at Sinking Creek Baptist Church and was a retired hosiery millworker. She was the widow of Claude Robert Lothery. Surviving are several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 1:30 p.m. in Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel in Elizabethton. The Rev. Reece Harris will officiate. Burial will be in the National Cemetery in Mountain Home, TN. Mrs. Lothery was also preceded in death by three brothers and three sisters. Among survivors are sister-in-law Cricket Lothery of Johnson City; great-nieces, Debbie Pealer of Bristol TN, Kathy Thompson of Kingsport, Karen Pratt of Seymour, TN, and Gail Marsh of Salisbury, NC Pallbearers will be selected from deacons of Sinking Creek Baptist Church. Honorary pallbearers will be great-nephews. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel or any time at the residence of great-niece Debbie Pealer, 108 Wimberly Way, Bristol, TN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Bradley Street Baptist Church Building Fund, 2220 Bradley St., Bristol, VA 24201. Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, Elizabethton, is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 2, 2000
MAXWELL, HAZEL MARGARET MABE Funeral services for Hazel Margaret Mabe Maxwell will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Dennis Burnette will officiate. Mrs. Maxwell, 89, of 253 Woodland Circle, Bristol, VA, died Wednesday, June 7, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Johnson County, TN, a daughter of the late Hugh Alexander and Rebecca Main Mabe. She was a homemaker. Surviving are six daughters, Evelyn Simcox of Mineral, Va., Adeline Maxwell of Athens, WV, Marie Eller of Bristol VA, Peggy Novelley of Reno, NV., Margaret Bovier of Pittsburgh and Judy Borders of Vinton, VA; four sons, Gary Maxwell of Las Vegas, Tommy Maxwell of Manaassas, VA, Jack Maxwell of Bristol TN and Bobby Maxwell of Woodbridge, VA; a brother, Alfred Mabe of Bel Air, MD; 38 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Maxwell was also preceded in death by a son, Allen Eugene Maxwell. A special thanks to caregivers, Mildred Richards and Polly Davis. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 9, 2000
MAXWELL, HAZEL MARGARET MABE Funeral services for Hazel Margaret Mabe Maxwell will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Dennis Burnette will officiate. Mrs. Maxwell, 89, of 253 Woodland Circle, Bristol, VA, died Wednesday, June 7, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 10, 2000
McCLELLAN, MARGARET MORRIS Margaret Morris McClellan, 77, of 100 Moore St., Bristol, VA, died Wednesday, June 14, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a daughter of the late Clarence T. and Bessie Morris and had spent most of her life in the Bristol area. She retired from Raytheon, was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church and the widow of John W. "Dub" McClellan. Surviving are a brother, Vaughn Morris; a sister, Edith Jones of DeMoines, Iowa; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Niles Kitzmiller will officiate. Mrs. McClellan was also preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Morris Lewis. Among survivors are sister-in-law Mrs. Vaughn Morris; and nephew Donald Lewis. Mrs. McClellan was also a friend of Elizabeth Chapel Church. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 1:45 p.m. Friday prior to the service in the mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Woodlawn Baptist Church, 1400 Southside Ave., Bristol, TN 37620. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 15, 2000
MILLER, MAGGIE M. Maggie M. Miller, 81, of 408 Beechwood Drive, Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, June 20, 2000, at her home. She was born in Albermarle, NC, and had lived in the Bristol area for the past 30 years. She was a member of Virginia Avenue Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Johnnie Miller; a sister, Rosa Greer of Bristol TN; two stepsons, Junior Miller and Chris Miller, both of Bristol TN; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Cass Farrior will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be friends of the family. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 21, 2000
MILLER, MAGGIE M. Funeral services for Maggie M. Miller will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Cass Farrior will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Miller, 81, of 408 Beechwood Drive, Bristol, Tenn., died Tuesday, June 20, 2000, at home. Pallbearers will be friends of the family. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 22, 2000
MOBLEY, THOMAS E. BLUFF CITY -- Thomas E. Mobley, 65, of 232 Eastwood Drive died Thursday, June 15, 2000, in Select Specialty Hospital. A lifelong resident of the Bristol area, he was a son of the late John W. and Rosa Lee Mobley, and a retired employee of the engineering department of Sprint with 43 years of service. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Bristol Virginia, where he was a member of the Mens Fellowship Sunday School Class and a member of the ushers committee. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Phyllis O'Dell Mobley; two daughters, Lorrie Gill of Flowery Branch, GA, and Sherri Long of Bristol Tennessee; a son, Michael S. Mobley of Dallas; five half-sisters, Julie Leonard, Nannie Swartz, Oakie Whitaker, Cecile Harless and Hazel Jones; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in First Baptist Church of Bristol Virginia. by Weaver Funeral Home. Dr. Rand Forder will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Among survivors are grandchildren Megan and Ryan Gill and Whitney and Joshea Long; daughter-in-law Alyssa Mobley; and sons-in-law Jeff Gill and John Long. Pallbearers will be Blake Hackworth, Jeff Honeycutt, Douglas Duncan, Bill Newton, Richard Thompson and Herb Morrell. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 16, 2000
MOBLEY, THOMAS E. BLUFF CITY -- Funeral services for Thomas E. Mobley will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in First Baptist Church of Bristol Virginia by Weaver Funeral Home. Dr. Rand Forder will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. Mobley, 65, of 232 Eastwood Drive, died Thursday, June 15, 2000, in Select Specialty Hospital. Pallbearers will be Blake Hackworth, Jeff Honeycutt, Douglas Duncan, Bill Newton, Richard Thompson and Herb Morrell. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 18, 2000
MOORE, JOHN SHERMAN Graveside services for John Sherman Moore will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. Moore, 79, of 116 Reservoir St., Bristol, VA, died Wednesday, June 21, 2000, in Greystone Healthcare Center. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, a retired employee with the City of Bristol Virginia and a member of Rooty Branch Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Maryland Collier Moore; two sisters, Carrie Carrier of Bristol Tennessee and Maxine Bowman of Florida; two brothers, Jay Moore of Bristol Tennessee and the Rev. Dennie Moore of Crossville, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews. Among survivors are special friends Paulette Moore and Tim Moore. Honorary pallbearers will be Denny Moore Jr., Tony Moore, Tim Brown, Michael Brown, Paul Wayne Newman and Ben Castle. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 24, 2000
MORLEY, WILLIAM HOWARD William Howard Morley, 80, died Sunday, June 25, 2000, in the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Mountain Home, TN. A lifelong resident of Bristol, he was a son of the late Robert and Ida Morley, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the former owner of Morley's Toy Service for 18 years. He was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are a son, William Randolph Morley of Lexington, Ky.; two grandchildren, Betsy Morley and Rob Morley; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 10:30 a.m. in Blevins Funeral Home Chapel. Wayne Lambert, minister, will officiate. Private burial will be in East Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday in Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 26, 2000
MORLEY, WILLIAM HOWARD Funeral services for William Howard Morley will be conducted Friday at 10:30 a.m. in Blevins Funeral Home Chapel. Wayne Lambert, minister, will officiate. Private burial will be in East Hill Cemetery. Mr. Morley, 80, died Sunday, June 25, 2000, in James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Mountain Home, TN. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday in Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 27, 2000
NAB, DOLORES HARR Dolores Harr Nab, 55, of 306 Hale St., Bristol, TN, died Friday, June 9, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was a daughter of the late Jim and Billie Harr. She had spent most of her life in the Bristol area. She was manager of Zales Jewelers in the Fort Henry Mall in Kingsport and was of the Presbyterian faith. Surviving are a daughter, Kristi N. Wininger of Bristol. Graveside services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery by Weaver Funeral Home. Kim and Greg Peterson and Mike Patterson will officiate. Among survivors is son-in-law John Wininger of Bristol. Honorary pallbearers will be Stacey Wampler, Bill Stewart, John Wininger, Don Corvin and Jason Lark. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 10, 2000
NAB, DOLORES HARR Graveside services for Dolores Harr Nab will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery by Weaver Funeral Home. Kim and Greg Peterson and Mike Patterson will officiate. Mrs. Nab, 55, of 306 Hale St., Bristol, TN, died Friday, June 9, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was a daughter of the late Jim and Billie Harr. She had spent most of her life in the Bristol area. She was manager of Zales Jewelers in the Fort Henry Mall in Kingsport and was of the Presbyterian faith. Surviving are a daughter, Kristi N. Wininger of Bristol. Among survivors is son-in-law John Wininger of Bristol. Honorary pallbearers will be Stacey Wampler, Bill Stewart, John Wininger, Don Corvin and Jason Lark. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 11, 2000
NORRIS, STEVE F. Steve F. Norris, 71, of Bristol Tennessee died Monday, June 26, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in New River, TN., and had lived in Dayton, OH, before moving to the Bristol area, where he had lived for the past 42 years. He was a retired machinist for Raytheon Co., a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War and a member of the VFW. He was a member of the Creative Christian Fellowship, where he served on both the Board of Directors and the Pastor's Council. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, Violet Enelva Norris; a son, the Rev. Steve R. Norris; two sisters, Agnes Jeffers of Georgia and Wanda Bradley of West Virginia; and a brother, Kinley Norris of Oneida, TN. A private memorial service will be held. Among survivors are daughter-in-law Denise A. Norris; and special friends Mary Ruth Gibson, Gene Kuyendall and Raymond Eller. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Creative Christian Fellowship, 4260 Fort Henry Drive, Suite 185, Kingsport, TN 37663. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 28, 2000
O’DELL, SARAH ELIZABETH BLOUNTVILLE -- Sarah Elizabeth O'Dell, 94, died Saturday, June 24, 2000, in Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of the Sullivan County area, the widow of Paul O'Dell and a member of Colonial Heights Christian Church. Surviving are a daughter, Betty Bryant of Blountville; three grandchildren, Julia Surber, Jeff Bryant and David Bryant; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 8 p.m. in Blountville Funeral Home Chapel. Richard Carpenter will officiate. Graveside services will be Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Shipley Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. prior to the service Monday in Blountville Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 25, 2000
PENLEY, JAMES ALFRED BLOUNTVILLE -- James Alfred Penley died Wednesday, June 14, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a son of the late Robert and Cora Penley. He retired from Eastman Chemical Co. in 1984, after 42 years in research, and at the time of retirement, was a senior laboratory technician. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II and a member of First Baptist Church of Blountville, where he served as a deacon, Sunday School officer, sound operator and member of the Senior Adult Choir. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Wilene Penley; a son, Keith Penley of Denver; a daughter, Karen Terral of Lubbock, Texas; two sisters, Jean Carrier of Bluff City and Edythe Antonelli of New Jersey; two brothers, Earl Penley of Johnson City and David Penley of Athens, GA; three grandchildren; a great-grandchild; and a step-granddaughter. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 8 p.m. in First Baptist Church of Blountville by Akard Funeral Home. Dr. Clay Austin will officiate. Graveside services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. Mr. Penley was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ed and Vernon Penley; and two sisters, Bobbie Sams and Virginia Bittle. Among survivors are grandchildren Brandy Casper of Belleville, Ill., Erica Penley of Denver and Brian Abercrombie of Lubbock; great-grandchild Haley Casper; step-granddaughter Marka Terral; special daughter-in-law Ginger Penley; special son-in-law Mark Terral; sister-in-law Jeanette Watson; and several special friends, including Louise Pack, Mother Wallace and Linda Wallace. Mr. Penley served as volunteer at the Rocky Mount State Historical Site. Honorary pallbearers, to be seated in special pews at the church for the funeral, will be Glenn Seabolt, Doyle Trent, Claude Mellons, David Watson, Vernon Flick, David Chambers, Larry Winegar, Tony Devault, Pete Perry, Ronnie Buchanan, Linville Sams, Larry Penley, J.C. McClain, Eugene Morrell, Donne Watson, Sherrill Flick, John Odham Jr., Bobby Penley and J.C. Akard. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Van, Piano or Building Fund of First Baptist Church of Blountville. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 15, 2000
PEOPLES, JACOB HANSEL Jacob Hansel Peoples of Bristol TN died Thursday, June 22, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Tennessee, a son of the late Jasper Hansel and Mary Stuart Peoples, and had lived most of his life in Bristol. He was in the insurance business in Bristol for 42 years and was a member of First Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Marian B. "Carrie" Peoples; a sister, Mary Ann Peoples of Bristol TN; and a brother, Albert Peoples of Troy, MI. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. Luella Steppe will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to a favorite charity. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 24, 2000
PEOPLES JACOB HANSEL Funeral services for Jacob Hansel Peoples will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. Luella Steppe will officiate. Mr. Peoples of Bristol Tennessee died Thursday, June 22, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to a favorite charity. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 25, 2000
PEPPER, SANDRA MARIE SMITH IMPERIAL, MO. -- Sandra Marie Smith Pepper, formerly of Bluff City, died Wednesday, May 28, 2000, in Saint Anthony's Medical Center in St. Louis, MO. She was a daughter of the late W.O. Smith and Bertha Mae Smith of Bluff City. Surviving are her husband, Thomas E. Pepper Jr.; two sons, Jesse Henry Pepper and Thomas James Pepper Sr., both of Imperial; three sisters, Judy Roberts of Bluff City, Frieda Kay Uy of Virginia Beach, VA., and Mary Dobbins of Branson, Mo.; two brothers, William Otis Smith Jr. of Cleveland, OH, and Rocky Hayes of Bluff City; a grandson; two custodial grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday in Arnold, MO. Heiligtag Funeral Home of Arnold was in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 2, 2000
PERKEY, GEORGIA ANN OCOEE, FL -- Funeral services for Georgia Ann Perkey will be conducted Sunday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Mike Leonard and Billy Merritt will officiate. Committal services will be Monday at 11 a.m. in the Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. A procession of family and friends will leave the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Perkey, 76, of 2420 Johio Bay Drive, formerly of 635 Bristol Caverns Highway, Bristol, TN, died Thursday, June 22, 2000, at the home of her daughter. She was born in Patterson, in Buchanan County, VA, a daughter of the late Sam Matney and Laura Matney, had lived in Bristol since 1965 and moved to Ocoee four months ago. She was a homemaker, a member of State Street Church of Christ and the widow of Robert C. Perkey. Surviving are five daughters, Shelma Blaylock of Jefferson City, Tenn., Patricia Medlin of Jonesborough, Tenn., Bobbie Newman of Ocoee, Shirley Reed of Blountville and Penny Millard of Bristol Virginia; five sons, Robert W. Perkey of Hickory, NC, David Perkey, James Perkey and Don Perkey, all of Bristol Tennessee, and Ronnie K. Perkey of Merritt Island, Fla.; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Perkey was also preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Newman; and a granddaughter, Kay Bowman. She was a loving mother. Pallbearers will be grandsons and sons-in-law. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home or any time at the home of a daughter, Shirley Reed, 3960 Highway 126, Blountville, TN. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 25, 2000
PERKEY, GEORGIA ANN OCOEE, Fla. -- Committal services for Georgia Ann Perkey will be Monday at 11 a.m. in the Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. A procession of family and friends will leave the funeral home at 10:20 a.m. Monday. Mrs. Perkey, 76, of 2420 Johio Bay Drive, formerly of 635 Bristol Caverns Highway, Bristol, TN, died Thursday, June 22, 2000, at the home of her daughter. Pallbearers will be grandsons and sons-in-law. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 26, 2000
PRICE, SUSIE N. AMEAGLE, WV. -- Funeral services for Susie N. Price will be conducted Friday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Lester MacKinnon will officiate. The committal service will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Mrs. Price, 80, formerly of Bristol, died Tuesday, June 13, 2000, in Charleston General Hospital. She had lived in Ameagle for the past 30 years. Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Andra) Ferguson of Coconut Creek, Fla.; two sons, Howard D. "Danny" Price of Covington, Ga., and Charles W. "Bill" Price of Ameagle; three sisters, Isabel Carrier, Daisy Vance and Sylvia Booher, all of Bristol Tennessee; four grandsons; and four great-grandchildren. Among survivors are grandsons Brad McCallister, Wade Price, Scott Webb and Andy Price; great-grandchildren Danielle, Chrissy Lynn, Scott Lee Jr. and Tyler; and long-time friend Gloria Coots of Ameagle. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. prior to the service Friday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 16, 2000
PROFFITT, LOLA KINGPSORT -- Lola Proffitt, 80, of 1629 Hermitage Drive died Friday, June 16, 2000, in Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Sullivan County, she was a daughter of the late David and Elizabeth Thompson Ketron. She was a homemaker and a member of Island Road Free Will Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband of 58 years, Bynum Proffitt; a daughter, Louise Fritz of Kingsport; three sisters, Tressie Rhoten, Mary "Madge" Hall and Sue Holoway, all of Kingsport; a brother, Denver Ketron of Kingsport; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Charles Wallen, Johnny Burton and Jerry Davenport will officiate. Mrs. Proffitt was also preceded in death by a daughter, Christine Davenport; four brothers, Sylvester Ketron, Lewis Ketron, Albert Ketron and Delaney Ketron. Among survivors are son-in-law Earl Fritz of Kingsport; and grandchildren Lisa Casey, Christy Frager, Timothy Davenport and Lou Ann Robinson. Pallbearers will be Less Barr, Bill Snapp, Nathan Salyers, Chris Robinson, Tim Davenport, Jim Frager, Brian Casey and John Hubman. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in East Lawn Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 18, 2000
PRUITT, MARGARET M. Funeral services for Margaret M. Pruitt will be conducted Saturday at 8 p.m. in Blevins Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Edward Castle will officiate. Graveside services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Pruitt, 72, of Bristol Virginia, died Thursday, June 1, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Bristol, she was a daughter of the late Jim and Bell Ketron Phillips. She was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are her husband, George P. Pruitt; three daughters, Betty Hammitt and Connie M. Scaggs, both of Columbus, OH, and Brenda S. Rice of Bristol TN; a son, Danny Lee Pruitt of Columbus; a sister, Virginia Peeling of Baltimore; a brother, James Phillips of Bristol Virginia; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Among survivors are daughter-in-law Jane Pruitt; and sons-in-law John B. Rice and Jim Hammitt. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. prior to the service Saturday in Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 3, 2000
PRUITT, MARGARET M. Graveside services for Margaret M. Pruitt will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Pruitt, 72, of Bristol Virginia, died Thursday, June 1, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Blevins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 4, 2000
REYNOLDS, RUBY ANDERSON Ruby Anderson Reynolds died Thursday, June 15, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol. She was born in Memphis, a daughter of the late Frazier Albert and Mary Cleopatra Jeffrey Anderson, and moved to Bristol in 1925. She was the widow of Arthur E. "Dick" Reynolds. She was a life member of the Bristol Tennessee/Virginia YWCA, where she held all offices on the Executive Board and served as president for three terms. She was a life member of the National Federation of Music Clubs, where she served in many offices since 1930 and was a recipient of the Rose Ray Thomas Fellow Medallion. She served as president of the Virginia Federation of Music Clubs and served in all offices on their Executive Board. She served in all offices of the Executive Board of the Bristol Music Club and as president for three terms. She was past president of the Bristol Historical Association and the Sullivan County Historical Association. She was founder of the New Era Study Club of Bristol. And she was a Girl Scouts and Cub Scouts leader, serving on the local and district boards. Mrs. Anderson was a home nursing instructor for the American Red Cross, a member of Tennessee High School Band Boosters and past president of the PTA. She was a member of Phi Beta Music Fraternity-Sigma Phi, was church organist for 18 years at various churches and was a member and church organist at State Street United Methodist Church. She was past president of Tennessee Ornithology Society. Surviving are a daughter, Mary Ann Sheppard of Monroe, NC; a son, Arthur E. "Bud" Reynolds of San Antonio, TX; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. at the graveside in Glenwood Cemetery. The Rev. Fred Dearing will officiate. An important part of Mrs. Anderson's life was her love for music and working with various civic groups in the city. She was a tireless worker. The family will receive friends from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Bristol YWCA, 401 5th St., Bristol, TN 37620 or to the Bristol Music Club Scholarship Fund, 201 Eastside Drive, Bristol, TN 37620. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 16, 2000
RODEFER, MARY ETHEL BLOUNTVILLE -- Mary Ethel Rodefer, 88, of 228 Reedy Creek Lane, died Monday, June 29, 2000, in The Cambridge House in Bristol, TN. She was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County, a daughter of the late Samuel Benjamin and Ella Barger Whiteman, and was the owner and operator of the former Rodefer Grocery Store. She was a member of Immanuel Lutheran Church and the widow of Alfred Rodefer. Surviving are two sisters, Ida Mae Dunn of Blountville and Grace Gobble of Bristol; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery by East Lawn Funeral Home of Kingsport. Dr. Kyle Barr will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday in East Lawn Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 21, 2000
RODEFER, MARY ETHEL BLOUNTVILLE -- Graveside services for Mary Ethel Rodefer will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Immanuel Lutheran Church Cemetery by East Lawn Funeral Home of Kingsport. Dr. Kyle Barr will officiate. Mrs. Rodefer, 88, of 228 Reedy Creek Lane, died Monday, June 19, 2000, in The Cambridge House in Bristol Tennessee. East Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 22, 2000
ROSENBALM, WANDA D. Wanda D. Rosenbalm, of 292 Broyles Lane, Bristol, TN, died Saturday, June 17, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, a homemaker, attended Cornerstone Freewill Baptist Church and was the widow of Dewey Rosenbalm Jr. Surviving are two daughters, Phyllis Brent and Doris Gregg, both of Bristol Tennessee; four sons, Norman Rosenbalm, Jerry Rosenbalm and David Richard Rosenbalm, all of Bristol TN, and Dwight Rosenbalm of Bluff City; a brother, Lee Gross Jr. of Bluff City; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Gary Rowlette and Johnny Burton will officiate. Committal services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Rooty Branch Cemetery. Mrs. Rosenbalm was also preceded in death by her twin brother, Wyndom D. Gross. Among survivors are daughters-in-law Lela Rosenbalm, Darlene Rosenbalm, Sue R. Rosenbalm and Pam Rosenbalm; son-in-law Doyle Gregg; and special friend Donald Duncan. Special thanks to Dr. Charles Bolick, Linda Leonard, Sandra Cross and the staff of Three West at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be Doby Leonard, David Whaley, Johnny Broyles, Harold Routh, Davis Woodby, Bobby Woodby, Jimmy Maines and Mark Cross. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Monday before the chapel service in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 19, 2000
ROSS, ELIZABETH GALE Elizabeth Gale Ross, 48, formerly of Bristol, died Wednesday, May 31, 2000, in Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC. She was born in Bristol, a daughter of Fannie V. Huntley and the late Charles Huntley Sr. She was a graduate of Virginia High School. She was a member of Hood Memorial Church. Surviving, besides her mother, are two daughters, Michelle Ross and Monica Ross, both of Charlotte; three sisters, Margaret Huntley of Bristol VA, Betty Dulaney of Decatur, GA, and Diane Wynne of Fayetteville, NC; a brother, Leslie Huntley of Fayetteville; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Hood Memorial Church by Blevins Funeral Home. The Rev. Raymond Dickerson will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Ross was also preceded in death by a brother, Charles Huntley Jr. Among survivors are god-daughter Paris Morrison of Charlotte; brothers-in-law Derrick Wynne of Fayetteville and James W. Dulaney of Decatur; and a special cousin, Aaron Hogans of Florida. Pallbearers will be friends of the family. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the time of service Sunday in the church. Because of illness of Fannie, mother of Mrs. Ross, the family will not be receiving friends at their home. Friends may call at the funeral home any time during the day Friday and Saturday or Sunday morning. Blevins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 2, 2000
ROSS, ELIZABETH GALE Funeral services for Elizabeth Gale Ross will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Hood Memorial Church by Blevins Funeral Home. The Rev. Raymond Dickerson will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Ross, 48, formerly of Bristol, died Wednesday, May 31, 2000, in Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, NC. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the time of service Sunday in the church. Because of the illness of Mrs. Ross' mother, Fannie Huntley, the family will not be receiving friends at their home. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday morning. Blevins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 4, 2000
RUTTER, EVERETTE McKINLEY Everette McKinley Rutter, 58, of Fort Shelby Towers, Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, June 13, 2000, at home. He had spent most of his life in the Bristol area and was the former owner of E&R Electric, Plumbing and Heating. He was a member of the Haven of Rest Church. Surviving are two daughters, Deborah Renee Bryant of Martinsville, VA, and Jeanie Renee Rutter of Mendota, VA; three brothers, Hugh J. Rutter of Basset, VA, and Gerald R. Rutter and Edgar Rutter, both of Collinsville, VA. Graveside services will be conducted Friday in the County Cemetery in Blountville. The Rev. Danny Harris will officiate. Mr. Rutter was preceded in death by a brother, Joe Rutter. Among survivors are granddaughter Amanda Renee Bryant; and son-in-law Will Bryant. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Friday at the cemetery prior to the service. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 15, 2000
SCOTT, MARY BELL Mary Bell Scott, 77, died Sunday, June 4, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Surviving are her husband, James Scott; three daughters, Sally Ann McElyea, Betty Lee McElyea and Mary Jean Nunn; a son, James Arnold; a sister, Katherine Morton; a brother, Robert Smith; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held in Rooty Branch Freewill Baptist Church by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Howard Campbell officiated. Granddaughter Leona Cox sang "Amazing Grace." Weaver Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 11, 2000
SMITHSON, EVELYN J. NORFOLK, VA -- Evelyn J. Smithson, 86, of 8000 block of Meadow Creek Road died Monday, June 5, 2000, in a Norfolk hospital. She was born in Bristol TN and retired from the Norfolk Tent Co. Surviving are two sons, Joe A. Smithson of Biloxi, MS, and Richard L. Smithson of Norfolk; two sisters, Alda Briggs of Reno, NV, and Kathleen Ringley of Bluff City; a brother, James G. Johnson of Chesapeake, VA; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; seven nieces; and a nephew. Funeral services will be held Friday in Norfolk. Burial will be at a later date in Bristol TN. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Diabetics Association. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home in Norfolk is in charge of arrangements. Information courtesy of Akard Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 8, 2000
SNYDER, TRESSIE C. Tressie C. Snyder, 94, died Tuesday, May 30, 2000, in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. She was born in Trade, TN, a daughter of the late Rod Hamilton and Celia J. Wallace Snyder. She had lived most of her life in the Bristol area. She was a former employee of Big Jack Manufacturing and a charter member of Singingwood Baptist Church in Bristol Virginia. Surviving are a sister, Virgie S. Lewis of Bristol TN; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Elder Henry Horton will officiate. Burial will be in Weaver Cemetery. Miss Snyder was also preceded in death by three brothers, James "Ham" Snyder, Ernest C. Snyder and Arlie W. Snyder; and two sisters, Espie Leona Bullock and Georgia Ila Byrd. Among survivors are sisters-in-law Mary Jewel Snyder of Bristol Tennessee and Sally Woods Snyder of Elizabethton, Tenn. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2:15 p.m. Sunday before the chapel services in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 2, 2000
SNYDER, TRESSIE C. Funeral services for Tressie C. Snyder will be conducted Sunday at 2:30 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Elder Henry Horton will officiate. Burial will be in Weaver Cemetery. Miss Snyder, 94, died Tuesday, May 30, 2000, in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2:15 p.m. Sunday before the chapel services in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 4, 2000
STINE, MADELINE NOLA GOODWIN Funeral services for Madeline Nola Goodwin Stine will be conducted Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Victory Baptist Church. Dr. Austin Cook and Dr. Howard Robinson will officiate. Committal services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Shelby Hills Cemetery. Mrs. Stine, 77, of 2604 Shelby St., Bristol, Tenn., died Saturday, June 10, 2000, at her home. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, a daughter of the late George and Pearl Reed Goodwin, and was a former employee of Burlington Textile Mills. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church and the widow of Haden E. "Buddy" Stine. Surviving are a son, Haden E. "Buddy" Stine Jr. of Bristol Tennessee; a daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Sherrie) Smelser; five sisters, Evelyn Hobbs of Blountville, Pauline Kimbler and Edna Dunham, both of Bristol Tennessee, Hazel Bowman of Bristol Virginia and Linda Hampton of Daytona, Fla.; two brothers, Charles Goodwin of Kingsport and retired Lt. Col. Bob Goodwin of Copperas Cove, Texas. Among survivors are daughter-in-law Donna Stine of Bristol Tennessee. Honorary pallbearers will be staff of Wellmont Home Hospice, Dr. Sue Prill and Dr. Bennett Cowan. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday prior to the service in the church or any time at the residence. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 12, 2000
STINE, NOLA GOODWIN Funeral services for Madeline Nola Goodwin Stine will be conducted Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Victory Baptist Church. Dr. Austin Cook and Dr. Howard Robinson will officiate. Committal services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Shelby Hills Cemetery. Mrs. Stine, 77, of 2604 Shelby St., Bristol, TN, died Saturday, June 10, 2000, at her home. Among survivors are grandchildren Vikki Stine, Sarah Wolf, Kelly Wolf and Andrew Smelser. Honorary pallbearers will be staff of Wellmont Home Hospice, Dr. Sue Prill and Dr. Bennett Cowan. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday prior to the service in the church or any time at the residence. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 13, 2000
STINE, STELLA MAE DINGUS Stella Mae Dingus Stine, 73, of Bristol VA died Tuesday, June 27, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a daughter of the late S. F. and Mattie Dingus. She had lived in the Bristol area for over 50 years. She was a former employee of Bristol Weaving Mill and Bristol Memorial Hospital and was a member of Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church and the Douglas Senior Citizens Group. Surviving are two daughters, Karen S. Riddle of Fall Branch, TN, and Lisa C. Sims of Macon, GA; four sisters, Beulah Cope and Margot Shuler, both of Knoxville, Mary McConnell of New Buffalo, MI, and Louise Honaker of Bristol VA; three brothers, John Dingus of Coeburn, Jack Dingus of Bristol TN and Shade Dingus Jr. of New Buffalo; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home. The Revs. David Burton and Joe Hudson will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Stine was also preceded in death by three brothers, Frank Dingus, Ted Dingus and Joe Dingus; and a sister, Leafy Brewer. Among survivors are sons-in-law Harold Riddle Jr. and Harold A. Sims. Pallbearers will be men of Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 28, 2000
STINE, STELLA MAE DINGUS Funeral services for Stella Mae Dingus Stine will be conducted Thursday at 1:30 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home. The Revs. David Burton and Joe Hudson will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Stine, 73, of Bristol Virginia, died Tuesday, June 27, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be men of Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 29, 2000
WEAVER, ALICE MARJORIE KINGSPORT -- Alice Marjorie Weaver, 76, died Monday, June 26, 2000. She was born in Sullivan County, a daughter of the late John Anderson and Eva Wilson of Blountville. She lived most of her life in the Blountville and Kingsport areas. She was the widow of William Jacob Weaver. She was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, Salem United Methodist Women and served as president of the Women's Missionary Society. She was a member of Blountville Eastern Star 419, past president of Central Heights Elementary School PTA and participated in the Kingsport Senior Citizens. She retired from Sears in 1982 after 20 years of service as a department manager. Surviving are four sons, Charles Weaver and Ron Weaver, both of Kingsport, and Wayne Weaver and David Weaver, both of Blountville; a brother, J.D. Wilson of Blountville; 10 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 8 p.m. in East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Michael "Bucky" Buckles will officiate, assisted by the Rev. R.O. Collins. Graveside services will be Thursday at 11:30 a.m. in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Mrs. Weaver was also preceded in death by a brother, Erskine Wilson; and two infant brothers. Among survivors are daughters-in-law Faye Weaver and Sandra Weaver, both of Kingsport, and Louise Weaver and Alana Weaver, both of Blountville; and grandchildren Tony Weaver, Susan Sensabaugh, Bambi Snapp, Leslie Oakley, John Weaver Jr., Pam Majerus, Alyson Weaver, Emily Weaver, Amy Waters and Sarah Murdock. Mrs. Weaver was a kind, devoted mother, grandmother and mother-in-law. Pallbearers will be grandsons Tony Weaver and John Weaver Jr. and nephews Terry Wilson, Steve Wilson, Garry Weaver and Ben Weaver. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in East Lawn Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to Salem United Methodist Church Building Program, 230 Boozy Creek Road, Blountville, TN 37617. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 28, 2000
WEAVER, ALICE MARJORIE KINGSPORT -- Graveside services for Alice Marjorie Weaver will be conducted Thursday at 11:30 a.m. in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Mrs. Weaver, 76, died Monday, June 26, 2000. Pallbearers will be grandsons Tony Weaver and John Weaver Jr. and nephews Terry Wilson, Steve Wilson, Gary Weaver and Ben Weaver. Memorial contributions may be sent to Salem United Methodist Church Building Program, 230 Boozy Creek Road, Blountville, TN 37617. East Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 29, 2000
WESTON, RHEADELL, J. Rheadell J. Weston, 82, died Wednesday, May 31, 2000. She was a long-time resident of Grundy and had lived in Bristol since 1974. She was the widow of Estil H. Weston. She was a member of the Way of Life Chapel in Bristol and a charter member of East Bristol Church of God. She was also a member of Grundy Church of God. Surviving are two daughters, Carolyn Brickey of Tucson, AZ. and Ruth Krohn of Marietta, GS; two sons, Ralph Weston of Austin, TX, and Roger Weston of Bristol VA; a sister, Mrs. Paul Phillips of Bristol; eight grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Don Miller will officiate assisted by the Rev. Jimmy Epperton. Mrs. Weston sponsored and participated in a weekly radio broadcast, "Last Days' Message" at WBCV Radio. She sang for many years with the Grundy Gospel Quartet. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Weaver Funeral Home. Memorial contributions in her memory may be sent to the Way of Life Chapel. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 2, 2000
WESTON, RHEADELL J. Funeral services for Rheadell J. Weston will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Don Miller will officiate assisted by the Rev. Jimmy Epperton. Mr. Weston, 82, died Wednesday, May 31, 2000. Memorial contributions in her memory may be sent to the Way of Life Chapel. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 3, 2000
WHITE, CARL H. BLOUNTVILLE -- Funeral services for Carl H. "Hoot" White will be conducted Friday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Steve Everroad, Leland Houser and Mike Sproles will officiate. Committal services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Mr. White, 58, of 322 Ellis Road, died Wednesday, June 7, 2000, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. A lifelong resident of the Blountville area, he was a son of the late Houston and Leona White. He was employed by AFG Industries at the Greenland plant in Church Hill, TN, where he served as a fire inspector. He was a member of Elk's Lodge 232 in Bristol TN and a member of the United Steel Workers. He was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Carr White; a daughter, Tammy Lynn White of Kingsport; a son, Carl A. "Tony" White of Piney Flats; three brothers, James White of Blountville, J.B. White of Lakeland, Fla., and Ray White of Bristol TN; three sisters, Arlena White and Judy White, both of Kingsport, and Faye Green of Bristol TN; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. White was also preceded in death by a brother, Donald White. Among survivors are daughter-in-law Patsy Rosenbalm White; and grandson Justin Tanner White of Kingsport. Honorary pallbearers will be friends from the maintenance department at AFG Greenland plant, friends from B & H Auto Repair, friends from Bristol Tennessee Elk's Lodge 232 and friends and family. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. prior to the service Friday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 9, 2000
WHITE, CARL H. BLOUNTVILLE -- Committal services for Carl H. "Hoot" White will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Mr. White, 58, of 322 Ellis Road, died Wednesday, June 7, 2000, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Honorary pallbearers will be friends from the maintenance department at AFG Greenland plant, friends from B & H Auto Repair, friends from Bristol Tennessee Elk's Lodge 232 and friends and family. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 10, 2000
WILLIAMS, ALBERT M. Albert M. Williams, 74, of Bristol Tennessee, died Sunday, June 4, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Bristol and lived most of his life here. He was a retired inspector for Norfolk and Western Railroad, was of the Baptist faith and was a U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Velma L. Williams; a daughter, Kathy Kemper of Dayton, Ohio; a stepson, Edward Paul Heiber of Oakdale, PA; a brother, Charles Williams of Bristol TN; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery Mausoleum by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Art Ballard will officiate. Entombment will be in the Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 5, 2000
WILLIAMS, ALBERT M. Funeral services for Albert M. Williams will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery Mausoleum by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Art Ballard will officiate. Entombment will be in the Mausoleum. Mr. Williams, 74, of Bristol Tennessee died Sunday, June 4, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 6, 2000
WILLIAMS, GEORGE JOHN George John Williams, 77, of 133 Woodside Drive, Bristol, TN, died Saturday, June 24, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. He was born in Uniontown, PA, a son of the late George and Budra Williams, and had lived in the Bristol area for the past 30 years. He graduated from Penn State University with a degree in industrial engineering and was a manager with Westinghouse Electric Corp., where he retired with 40 years of service. He was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Josephine Williams; a daughter, Linda A. Criswell of Knoxville; four sons, Richard G. Williams of Dallas, Michael J. Williams of Jacksonville, Fla., Robert J. Williams of Bristol Tennessee and John G. Williams of Nashville; a brother, Joseph Williams of Uniontown; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A Mass will be celebrated Monday at 8 p.m. in St. Anne's Catholic Church. The Rev. Thomas A. Ianucci will be celebrant. Committal services will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. Mr. Williams was also preceded in death by a son, George D. Williams. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday in St. Anne's Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to St. Anne's Catholic School, 300 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201, or Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620, or to a charity of choice. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 25, 2000
WILLIAMS, GEORGE JOHN A Mass for George John Williams will be celebrated Monday at 8 p.m. in St. Anne's Catholic Church. The Rev. Thomas A. Ianucci will be celebrant. Committal services will be Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. Mr. Williams, 77, of 133 Woodside Drive, Bristol, TN, died Saturday, June 24, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday in St. Anne's Catholic Church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to St. Anne's Catholic School, 300 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201, or Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620, or to a charity of choice. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 26, 2000
WILLIAMS, HELEN McCRACKEN A graveside funeral service for Helen Francine McCracken Williams will be conducted Tuesday at 4 p.m. in Valley View Cemetery. Mrs. Williams, of Reedy Creek Road, Bristol VA, died Saturday, June 24, 2000, at her home. She was a retired employee of Bristol Lingerie and a member of the El Shaddai Baptist Church. Among survivors are great-granddaughters Nickey Rash, Terri Lee Fleenor and Janice Sherfey; and great-grandsons J.C. Fleenor, Zach Statzer and Derek Offield. The family will receive friends any time at their home, 9115 Reedy Creek Road, Bristol, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the family to assist with medical expenses. Blevins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 26, 2000
WILLIAMS, LINDA CAROL DOWELL Graveside services for Linda Carol Dowell Williams will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in Rooty Branch Cemetery. Mrs. Williams, 56, of 380 Bristol Caverns Highway, Bristol, TN, died Sunday, June 25, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and a housewife. Surviving are a son, Ray Dowell of Bristol TN; three sisters, Shirley Hyatt, Rita White and Ora Nunn, all of Bristol TN; two brothers, Emory Dowell and Paul Dowell, both of Bristol Tennessee; 11 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Mrs. Williams was preceded in death by a brother, Dave Dowell; and a sister, Eula Still. Among survivors are grandchildren Thomas Dillard, Mikey Dillard, Lola Lincoln, Lee Williams, Curtis Williams, Brian Bowman, Tyler Weddel, Kevin Dillard, Angela Dowell, Linda Dowell and Tammy Ray Dowell; and great-grandchild Thomas Ray Dowell. There will be no visitation in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 28, 2000
WILLIAMS, LINDA CAROL DOWELL Graveside services for Linda Carol Dowell Williams will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in Rooty Branch Cemetery. Mrs. Williams, 56, of 380 Bristol Caverns Highway, Bristol, TN, died Sunday, June 25, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. There will be no visitation in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 29, 2000
WRIGHT, JAMES A. Graveside services for James A. Wright will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Crumley Cemetery by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Gary Hodge will officiate. Mr. Wright, 83, of 435 Rice Terrace, Bristol, Va., died Wednesday, May 31, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 2, 2000
WRIGHT, MILLARD "BUDDY" Funeral services for Millard "Buddy" Wright will be conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Rye Fleenor will officiate. Entombment will be in Mountain View Cemetery Mausoleum. Mr. Wright, 59, of 320 Reservoir St., Bristol, VA, died Friday, June 9, 2000, at home. He was born in Richlands but spent many years in the Bristol area. He was a retired coal miner and a U.S. Army veteran, serving as a Special Forces Green Beret. He attained the rank of staff sergeant and served two tours of duty in Vietnam. He was of the Pentecostal faith. Surviving are his wife, Norma Wright; five stepdaughters, Cindy Lawson of Bristol TN, Laura Davis of Bristol VA, Eve Coleman of Raven, VA, Roxane Beck of Piney Flats, TN, and Leigh Lawson of the home; a stepson, Joshua Lawson of the home; two daughters, Teresa Ferguson and Michelle Giddens, both of New Jersey; a son, Raymond Wright of Charlotte, NC; two sisters, Ruthy Taylor and Patricia Smith, both of Jacksonville, Fla.; three brothers, Larry Wright of Nashville, and Kyle Wright and Paul Wright, both of Richlands; 18 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Wright was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Wright; and two brothers, Wayne Wright and Grover C. Wright Jr. Pallbearers will be Chris Wright, Greg Wright, Eddie Jordan, Tony Dixon, Rudy Beck, Billy Deskins and Robby Jordan. Honorary pallbearers will be Kenny Edens and Shannon Coleman. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. prior to the service Sunday in Akard Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 11, 2000
ZEBLEY, HAROLD EUGENE BLUFF CITY -- Harold Eugene Zebley, 77, of Maplehurst, died Saturday, June 3, 2000, in Johnson City Medical Center. He was born in Uniontown, PA, a son of the late Harry and Anna Mae Roderick Zebley, and had lived in Mountain City for a number of years before moving to Bluff City about 30 years ago. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a Mason and a member of the Order of the Eastern Star. He was retired from Sperry Univac and was a member of Elizabeth Chapel United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Ella Ree Jenkins Zebley; a daughter, Mrs. B.G. (Kathy) Fitzgerald of Gaithersburg, Md.; a son, James Carroll Zebley of Kelso, Wash.; a sister, Ruth Ann Putz of Markleysburg, PA; a brother, Arden H. Zebley of Fairchance, PA; two grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. in Elizabeth Chapel United Methodist Church by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Rev. Bruce Galyon will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery in Mountain City with Eastern Star Memorial Rites. Mr. Zebley was also preceded in death by a son, Dennis Eugene Zebley. Among survivors are grandsons James C. Zebley and Scott M. Fitzgerald. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to Elizabeth Chapel United Methodist Church Building Fund, 1041 Elizabeth Chapel Road, Bluff City, TN 37618. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 6, 2000
ZEBLEY, HAROLD EUGENE BLUFF CITY -- Funeral services for Harold Eugene Zebley will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. in Elizabeth Chapel United Methodist Church by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Rev. Bruce Galyon will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery in Mountain City with Eastern Star Memorial Rites. Mr. Zebley, 77, of Maplehurst, died Saturday, June 3, 2000, in Johnson City Medical Center. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to Elizabeth Chapel United Methodist Church Building Fund, 1041 Elizabeth Chapel Road, Bluff City, TN 37618. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JUNE 7, 2000