AKARD, ELDRIDGE ERLANGER, KY. -- Eldridge D. Akard, 74, passed away March 10, 2001, at Villa Springs Health Care Home following an extended illness. He was a native of Sullivan County and had lived in Erlanger for several years prior to his retirement from Piedmont Air Lines. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clint and Abbie Akard; his brother, George Akard; and sister, Elizabeth Berry. Survivors include his wife, Celestine; son, Charles O. Akard; brother, Charles Akard and sister-in-law, Sally Akard; one sister, Virginia Sizer; sister-in-law, Betty Akard; and several nephews and nieces. Graveside services will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2001, in Florence, KY. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the church of your choice. Information courtesy of Akard Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 14, 2001
ANDERSON, REGINA ANN Regina Ann Anderson, 43, of Bristol, TN, passed away Wednesday, March 14, 2001, in Hickory, NC. Miss Anderson was a native of Welch, WV, but had lived in the Bristol area for the past 21 years. She was a retired employee of Bristol Regional Medical Center and was preceded in death by her stepfather, Woodrow Underwood. Survivors include her mother, Ella Underwood of Bristol, TN; two sisters, Ella Hockett of Raleigh, NC, and Terri Whistlehunt of Hickory, NC; and one brother, Eugene Anderson of Spanishburg, WV. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Miss Anderson. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 17, 2001
ANDERSON, TINA WOOD Tina Wood Anderson, 98, of Bristol, TN, passed away at 2:35 a.m. Monday, March 19, 2001, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Big Moccasin, VA, a daughter of the late Jonathan and Cynthia Bradley Wood. Mrs. Anderson had resided in Bristol since 1968, moving from Kingsport. She retired from Holston Valley Community Hospital in 1968. Mrs. Anderson was a member of Lynn Garden Baptist Church in Kingsport. She also served as a volunteer at Holston Valley Community Hospital and Bristol Memorial Hospital as a pink lady working in the gift shop. Mrs. Anderson was preceded in death by her husband, Jess F. Anderson in 1948; one sister, Ann Woods; one brother, Joe Wood; and a grandson, Louis Anderson. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Jess F. and Sarah Anderson Jr. of Johnson City and L. Lowell and Barbara Anderson of Bristol, TN; four grandchildren, Mark Anderson of Johnson City, Lelanda Brunson of Durham, NC, Gloria Rowley of Lawrenceville, GA, and Laura Taylor of Stockbridge, GA; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Mausoleum Chapel at Glenwood Cemetery. Dr. Ross H. Dampier will officiate. The family will receive friends at Weaver Funeral Home from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 435 Arlington Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. Arrangements are by Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 21, 2001
ANDERSON, TINA WOOD Funeral services for Tina Wood Anderson will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in the Mausoleum Chapel at Glenwood Cemetery. Dr. Ross H. Dampier will officiate. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 435 Arlington Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. Mrs. Anderson, 98, of Bristol, TN, passed away at 2:35 a.m. Monday, March 19, 2001, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. Arrangements are by Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 22, 2001
ARNOLD, BILL NORMAN Funeral services for Bill Norman Arnold will be conducted at the graveside Saturday at 1 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery with Minister Jack Stevens officiating. The family will receive friends 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday at Weaver Funeral Home. Family and friends will go in procession to the cemetery from the funeral home. Mr. Arnold, 61, of Bristol, Tenn., died Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, Fla. He was a native and lifelong resident of Bristol. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 30, 2001
ARNOLD, BILL NORMAN Bill Norman Arnold, 61, of Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at Winter Haven Hospital in Winter Haven, FL. He was a native and lifelong resident of Bristol. He was a son of the late Norman and Turla Arnold, and was of the Presbyterian faith. Survivors include: wife, Priscilla Fuller Arnold; two sons, Gregory Arnold of Woodbridge, VA, and Terry Arnold of Arlington, VA; three brothers, Morris D. Arnold of Augusta, GA, Glen S. Arnold of Bristol, VA, and Richard E. Arnold of Bristol, VA; three sisters, Sharon Hagy of Piney Flats, TN, Barbara McCauley of Bristol, TN, and Mary Carlson of Washington, DC; grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at the graveside Saturday at 1 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery with Minister Jack Stevens officiating. The family will receive friends 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Saturday at Weaver Funeral Home. Family and friends will go in procession to the cemetery from the funeral home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 31, 2001
ARNOLD, GREG D. PINEY FLATS, TN -- Funeral services for Greg D. Arnold will be conduced 8 p.m. Thursday in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Stan Anderson officiating. The family will receive friends prior to the service 6 to 7:45 p.m. Committal services will be 2 p.m. Friday in the West End Cemetery in Wytheville, VA. Honorary pallbearers will be family and Long John Silver's employees. Memorial contributions may be sent to Ronald McDonald House in Johnson City or the American Cancer Society. Mr. Arnold, 41, died Tuesday, March 27, 2001, in Johnson City Medical Center. Greg was born in Knoxville and had lived in Piney Flats for the past 14 years. He was a son of Velma Wright of Lenoir City, TN, and Rev. Andrew Arnold of Floyd, VA. He was a graduate of Fort Chiswell High School, Max Meadows, VA He had been employed with Long John Silver's for 25 years. He was a member of Volunteer Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his stepfather, Thomas Wright; and cousin Leonard Lee. Survivors include his wife, Karen J. Arnold; two sons, Chad and Tyler of the home; and a daughter, Mariah of the home; four brothers and sisters-in-law, David and Susie Arnold, Jonesborough, TN, Gary and Lori Arnold, Todd and Nanette Arnold, Pulaski, VA, and Tim and Nancy Arnold, Kingston, TN; a stepmother, Christa Arnold, Floyd, VA; six nieces; four nephews; and four great-nephews. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 29, 2001
ARNOLD, GREG D. PINEY FLATS, TN. -- Committal services for Greg D. Arnold will be 2 p.m. Friday in West End Cemetery in Wytheville, Va. Honorary pallbearers will be family and Long John Silver's employees. Memorial contributions may be sent to Ronald McDonald House in Johnson City or the American Cancer Society. Mr. Arnold, 41, died Tuesday, March 27, 2001, in Johnson City Medical Center. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 30, 2001
ASBURY, COY JAMES Sr. Coy James Asbury Sr., 66, of Bristol, TN, died March 12, 2001, at his residence. Mr. Asbury was a plumber and a former coal miner who had lived most of his life in Jolo, WV. He was a member of the Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents, Oscar Asbury and Virgie Stacy Asbury; his wife, Shelby Jean Jobe Asbury; a son, Ronnie Lee Asbury; two sisters, Blanche Irene Ashworth and Jeanette Kennedy; and two brothers, Lawrence (John) Asbury and Edgar (Ed) Stacy. Surviving are daughters, Mr. and Mrs. David and Lisa Baker, Bristol, TN, Mr. and Mrs. Virgil and Connie Payne, Bristol, TN, and Mr. and Mrs. Henry and Tresia Wood, Birmingham, AL; sons, Coy James Asbury Jr., Dumfries, VA, Mr. and Mrs. Freddie and Tresa Asbury, Bristol, TN, and Mr. and Mrs. Ricky and Carol Asbury, Jolo; sister, Mr. and Mrs. Ted and Virginia Kennedy, Richlands, VA; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be after 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2001, in the Church of God (Three Forks), Jolo. Services will be 1 p.m. Thursday, March 15, 2001, at the Church of God (Three Forks), Jolo, with Reverend Jimmy Allen officiating. Burial will be in White Mountain Cemetery, Whitewood, VA. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Baker Funeral Home, Pound, is serving the family of Coy James Asbury Sr.. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 14, 2001
AUSTIN, MICHAEL BENJAMIN BLUFF CITY, TN -- Michael Benjamin Austin, 38, died Saturday, March 3, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Bristol and had lived all his life in the Bristol-Bluff City area. He had been employed by the Bristol Tennessee Electric System for 21 years and was a member of First Baptist Church of Bluff City and the M.M. Martin Masonic Lodge 547 of Piney Flats. Survivors include his wife, Kristin Blevins Austin; his children, Ashley Austin, Tiffany Austin and Curtney Austin, all of Bluff City; his mother, Josefa Austin of Bluff City; his sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Larry Litton of Bristol; his stepchildren, Brandi Phillips, Myles Phillips and Isaac Phillips, all of Bluff City; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Carolyn and Frank Blevins of Bluff City; and two nephews, Ford Litton and Austin Litton. The funeral service will be conducted at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from First Baptist Church of Bluff City with Rev. Frank Blevins and Rev. Tal Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in Shelby Hills Cemetery with Masonic Memorial Rites conducted by M.M. Martin Lodge 547. Pallbearers will be Tony Woods, Rick Taylor, Darrell Pritchard, Jim Mullins, Neal Hartley, Charles Earhart, Cliff Carico and Donnie Morrell. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Memorial contributions may be sent to First Baptist Church of Bluff City, P. O. Box 130, Bluff City, TN 37618 or to St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Memphis, TN. Arrangements especially for Mr. Austin have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 6, 2001
AUSTIN, MICHAEL BENJAMIN BLUFF CITY, TN Michael Benjamin Austin, 38, died Saturday, March 3, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Bristol and had lived all his life in the Bristol-Bluff City area. He had been employed by the Bristol Tennessee Electric System for 21 years and was a member of First Baptist Church of Bluff City and the M.M. Martin Masonic Lodge \547 of Piney Flats. Survivors include his wife, Kristin Blevins Austin; his children, Ashley Austin, Tiffany Austin and Courtney Austin, all of Bluff City; his mother, Josefa Austin of Bluff City; his sister and brother-in-law, Karen and Larry Litton of Bristol; his stepchildren, Brandi Phillips, Myles Phillips and Isaac Phillips, all of Bluff City; his mother-in-law and father-in-law, Carolyn and Frank Blevins of Bluff City; and two nephews, Ford Litton and Austin Litton. The funeral service will be conducted at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon from First Baptist Church of Bluff City with Rev. Frank Blevins and Rev. Tal Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in Shelby Hills Cemetery with Masonic Memorial Rites conducted by M.M. Martin Lodge \547. Pallbearers will be Tony Woods, Rick Taylor, Darrell Pritchard, Jim Mullins, Neal Hartley, Charles Earhart, Cliff Carico and Donnie Morrell. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Wednesday at the church. Memorial contributions may be sent to First Baptist Church of Bluff City, P. O. Box 130, Bluff City, TN 37618 or to St. Jude's Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tenn. Arrangements especially for Mr. Austin have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 7, 2001
BAILEY, OSCAR C. KINGSPORT, TN -- Oscar C. Bailey of 4765 Lone Star Road, passed away at 10 p.m. Tuesday at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born and lived his entire life on the family farm. He as the youngest son of the late Virginia McClellan Bailey and Dr. R.K. Bailey. Mr. Bailey was a farmer and real estate broker in the Sullivan Gardens area. He was a veteran of World War II with 31//2 years of service. Two years and three months was served in the European Theater. He was a member of the American Legion. Mr. Bailey was director of Sullivan County Farm Bureau for 40 years and supervisor for Sullivan County Soil Conservation District for 36 years. He was a member of Glen Alpine United Methodist Church since 1940 where he served as Sunday School superintendent. He also served on the Evangelism and Visitation committees as long as health permitted. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wife, Frances Deakins Bailey (Aug. 8, 2000); one brother and sister in infancy; and four brothers, Newton, Harlan, Ralph and Rufus Bailey. Surviving are one daughter, Mary Faulkner and husband, Dane, Fall Branch, TN; one son, Bill Bailey and wife, Carolyn, Kingsport; five grandchildren, Richard Hicks, Franklin, TN, Will Bailey and wife, Angela, San Francisco, CA, Beth Bailey, Knoxville, TN, Avery Copeland and husband, Joe, Johnson City, TN, and Neal Faulkner, Kingsport; and one great-granddaughter, Marley Amber Copeland, Johnson City. Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport, or any time at the home of the son, Bill, 4605 Lone Star Road. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. John F. Toney and Rev. J. Russell Taylor officiating. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Richard Hicks, Neal Faulkner, Mike Bailey, Jonathan Bailey, George Bailey and J.R. Bailey. Memorial contributions may be given to Glen Alpine United Methodist Church, 3200 Glen Alpine Road, Kingsport, TN 37660. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 15, 2001
BAKER, JOHN ROBERT John Robert Baker, 91, of Bristol, VA, died Monday, March 26, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Maces Springs, Scott County, VA, a son of the late I.S. and Ella Barker Baker, and had lived in Bristol since 1933. He worked at Bristol Newspapers for 13 years and was a farmer. He was a member of Windsor Avenue Presbyterian Church and a former member of Three Springs United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Davis Baker. Survivors include a daughter, Kathryn B. Lilley of Bristol, VA; a sister, Dorothy Fleenor of Kingsport; three brothers, Leonard Baker and Eugene Baker, both of Bristol, VA, and Billy Joe Baker, of Ocala, FL.; five grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 3 o'clock Wednesday in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum in Mountain View Cemetery with Mark Baker officiating. Grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers. Burial will follow. The family will receive friends from 1-2:30 p.m. Wednesday afternoon at Blevins Funeral Home. Arrangements especially for Mr. Baker have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 28, 2001
BAKER, RUBY RICHARD Ruby Richard Baker, 88, formerly of Edgemont Towers, Bristol, TN, died Wednesday, March 7, 2001, at the Asbury Center in Johnson City, TN. She was a member of West Hills Christian Church and former employee of Big Jack Manufacturing Co. She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Laura Richard; brothers, Russell Richard, Carl Richard, David Richard and Paul Richard; and her husband, Clarence Baker. Survivors include sister, Evelyn Richard Shaffer, Princeton, KY; nephews, Allen Richard and Gregg Richard, both of Bristol, TN, Larry Richard, Clarksville, TN, and David Shaffer, Princeton, KY. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, March 9, 2001, at the Mausoleum in Glenwood Cemetery. Burial will follow in Shelby Hills Cemetery with Minister Hugh Hatfield officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday 6 to 8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 8, 2001
BAKER, RUBY RICHARD Funeral services for Ruby Richard Baker will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, March 9, 2001, at the Mausoleum in Glenwood Cemetery. Burial will follow in Shelby Hills Cemetery with Minister Hugh Hatfield officiating. Mrs. Baker, 88, formerly of Edgemont Towers, Bristol, TN, died Wednesday, March 7, 2001, at the Asbury Center in Johnson City, TN. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 9, 2001
BARKER, EDITH I. Graveside services for Mrs. Edith I. Barker will be held Saturday, March 24, 2001, at 11 a.m. from Mountain View Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel. Rev. Tony Trunnell will officiate. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Akard Funeral Home. Those desiring may make memorials to either Calvary Baptist Church or Northstar Baptist Church. Mrs. Barker, 81, of Bristol, VA, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, her husband, Paul I. Barker, and family on Wednesday, March 21, 2001. She was a lifetime member of Calvary Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons and their wives, David and Jean Barker and Tom and Kay Barker, all of Bristol; grandchildren, Cindy and Keith McMillan of Raleigh, NC, Becky and Grady Davidson of Charlotte, NC, Brian Barker of Houston, TX; four great-granddaughters, Megan and Shannon McMillan and Hannah and Lydia Davidson; one sister and brother-in-law, Grace and Harold Rogers; one nephew, Phil Baker of Valrico, FL; and best friend, Helen Davis. Condolences may also be sent to the family at akardfh@3wave.com. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Barker. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 23, 2001
BARKER, NANCY LOU Nancy Lou Barker, 66, of 596 Springdale Drive, Bristol, TN, died Thursday, March 29, 2001, in the Wellmont Hospice House. She was a native of Washington County, VA, and lived in the Bristol area all of her life. She was the daughter of the late Byron E. "Gene" and Hazel Barker. She was a member of the First Freewill Baptist Church and was preceded in death by a special nephew, Dwayne Barker. Survivors include: brothers and sisters-in-law, Gary Lynn and Donna Barker, Bluff City, and Joseph Edward "Eddie" and Joyce Barker, Bristol, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Darrell Pickle officiating. The committal will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Pine Hill Cemetery in the Willow Branch Community. Pallbearers will be Chris Barker, Scott Denton, Mark Dillard, Johnny Barker, Marty Herndon, Travis Norris and Justin Herndon. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Wellmont House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620, or to First Freewill Baptist Church, 1641 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 30, 2001
BARKER, NANCY LOU Funeral services for Nancy Lou Barker will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 31, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Darrell Pickle officiating. The committal will be at 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Pine Hill Cemetery in the Willow Branch community. Pallbearers will be Chris Barker, Scott Denton, Mark Dillard, Johnny Barker, Marty Herndon, Travis Norris and Justin Herndon. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wellmont House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620, or to First Freewill Baptist Church, 1641 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Weaver Funeral Home. Miss Barker, 66, of 596 Springdale Drive, Bristol, TN, died Thursday, March 29, 2001, in Wellmont Hospice House. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 31, 2001
BAUMGARDNER, HAZEL POOLE KITZMILLER Hazel Poole Kitzmiller Baumgardner, 80, of Bristol, VA, died Thursday, March 29, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Bristol, TN, a daughter of the late George O. and Addie Belle Poole, and was preceded in death by her first husband, King C. Kitzmiller, who died in 1974. She was a member of Walnut Grove Baptist Church at Nordyke. Mrs. Baumgardner is survived by her husband, John R. Baumgardner; two daughters, Jean Kitzmiller Sparger of Shady Valley and Beverly Kitzmiller Cox of Winter Park, Fla.; a son, Stanley P. Kitzmiller of Denver, CO; two sisters, Edna Whitford of Fredericksburg, VA, and Mary Stover of Fort Walton Beach, FL; three brothers, Bill Poole, Lemuel Poole and Beryl Poole, all of Bristol; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum in Glenwood Cemetery. The family will greet friends following the service at the Mausoleum. Burial will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Healing Hands Health Center, 210 Memorial Drive, Bristol, TN 37620. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Baumgardner have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 30, 2001
BAUMGARDNER, HAZEL POOLE KITZMILLER The funeral service for Hazel Poole Kitzmiller Baumgardner will be conducted at 2 o'clock Saturday afternoon in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum in Glenwood Cemetery. The family will greet friends following the service at the Mausoleum. Burial will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Healing Hands Health Center, 210 Memorial Drive, Bristol, TN 37620. Mrs. Baumgardner, 80, of Bristol, VA, died Thursday, March 29, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Baumgardner have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 31, 2001
BAYS, LEWIS CARLTON Mr. Lewis Carlton Bays, 84, of Bristol, VA, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2001, in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. Mr. Bays was a native of Wise County, but had lived in Bristol for the past 47 years. He was a retired employee of Hav-a-Tampa, Bristol, TN, and a U.S. Army veteran, having served on Okinawa in World War II. He was a member of Walnut Grove Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, Nita Lawson Bays; two daughters and sons-in-law, Marlene and Billy Upchurch, of Bristol, VA, and Jeanette and Ernest Smith, of Pensacola, FL; four grandchildren, Stacey Smith of Birmingham, AL, James Baird of Chicago, Lee Smith of Auburn, AL, and Todd Upchurch of Blacksburg, VA; two brothers, William C. Bays of Indianapolis and Truman Bays of Richlands; two sisters, Irene Holbrook and Wilma Evans, both of Coeburn; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted Sunday, March 18, 2001, at 7 p.m. in the Farris Funeral Chapel with Rev. John Markel and Rev. Eddie Nash officiating. Committal services will be conducted Monday, March 19, 2001, at 11 a.m. in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Jason Honaker, Jackie Jordan, Ted Neeves, Bob White, Tom Bays and Bob Bays. Special honorary pallbearer will be W.R. Bowers. Family and friends can assemble at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Monday for the procession to the cemetery at 10:45 a.m. The family will receive friends Sunday from 6-7 p.m. in the funeral home. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is serving the family of Mr. Lewis C. Bays. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 18, 2001
BAYS, LEWIS CARLTON Committal services for Mr. Lewis Carlton Bays will be conducted Monday, March 19, 2001, at 11 a.m. in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Jason Honaker, Jackie Jordan, Ted Neeves, Bob White, Tom Bays and Bob Bays. Special honorary pallbearer will be W.R. Bowers. Family and friends can assemble at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Monday for the procession to the cemetery at 10:45 a.m. Mr. Bays, 84, of Bristol, VA, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2001, in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is serving the family of Mr. Lewis C. Bays. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 19, 2001
BENTLEY, WESLEY ROBERT Wesley Robert Bentley, 82, died Monday, March 20, 2001, at the Cambridge House, Bristol, TN. Born April 6, 1918, in the Paperville Community, Bristol, he was the son of the late Rev. John Wesley and Willie Mae Atwell Bentley, and lived most of his life in Sullivan County. An avid hunter and out doors man, he also enjoyed camping and hunting in Sugar Grove, VA, and the surrounding Holston Mountains in Bristol. He was a member of Jacob's Creek Civilian Conservation Corps. He served in the U.S. Army, reaching the rank of master sergeant before leaving the service in 1943. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Katy Lou Wright Bentley. Survivors include daughters, Betty L. Thompson, JoAnne Sampson, Gladys Roark and Frances Rosenbalm, all of Bristol; and son, Bobby G. Bentley, Abingdon. Also surviving are two sisters, Nora Boling, Bristol, and Martha E. Sparry, Cleveland, TN; 11 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at Rooty Branch Cemetery with Rev. Chad Johnson officiating. For those who wish to express their condolences in ways other than flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Northeast Tennessee Alzheimer's Association, 207 North Roan St., Suite 1500, Johnson City, TN 37604. Weaver Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 21, 2001
BENTLEY, WESLEY ROBERT Graveside services for Wesley Robert Bentley will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at Rooty Branch Cemetery with Rev. Chad Johnson officiating. For those who wish to express their condolences in ways other than flowers, the family suggests memorials to the Northeast Tennessee Alzheimer's Association, 207 North Roan St., Suite 1500, Johnson City, TN 37604. Mr. Bentley, 82, died Monday, March 20, 2001, at the Cambridge House, Bristol, TN. Weaver Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 22, 2001
BERRY, CECIL BLOUNTVILLE, TN -- Cecil Berry, 62, of 335 Buncombe Road, died Sunday, March 25, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, son of the late Eugene and Frances Fannie Berry, and a member of West Highlands Assembly of God. Survivors include: wife, Deborah Berry; two sons and daughter-in-law, Thomas and Cathy Berry, Luttrell, TN, and Cecil Berry II, Bristol, TN; two daughters, Carolyn Berry, Bristol, TN, and Audriana Berry of the home; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Christie Turner, Abingdon, VA, and Mrs. Tina Leonard, Blountville; brother, Tom Berry, Bristol, TN; four sisters, Helen Russell, Bristol, TN, Willie Mae Dingus, Bristol, TN, Nell Knox, Rogersville, TN, and Jane Cole, Elizabethton, TN; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steven Dingus and Rev. Samuel J. Rasnake officiating. Pallbearers will be Danny Fulks, Shaun Fulks, Luke Leonard, Glen Peery, Russell Turner, Richard Baker, Dave Orfield and Eddie Russell. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday at Weaver Funeral Home or friends may call any time at the home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 26, 2001
BERRY, CECIL BLOUNTVILLE, TN -- Funeral services for Cecil Berry will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steven Dingus and Pastor Sam officiating. Entombment will follow in the Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel. Pallbearers will be Danny Fulks, Shaun Fulks, Luke Leonard, Glen Peery, Russell Turner, Richard Baker, Dave Orfield and Eddie Russell. Mr. Berry, 62, of 335 Buncombe Road, died Sunday, March 25, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 27, 2001
BLUE, CARL L. KINGSPORT, TN -- Carl L. Blue, 62, of 4828 Sunbright Drive completed his earthly pilgrimage Saturday, March 24, 2001, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born March 4, 1939, in Penbroke, NC, a son of the late Dill and Ada Blue. He was a United States Army veteran. He was retired from Quebecor. He was a member of St. Matthew United Methodist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Brantley Blue and Don Blue; and a sister, Gola Lowry. Surviving are his wife of 31 years, Chris Blue of the home; a daughter, Annetta Blue of Johnson City; a son, Norman Blue of Atlanta, GA; four sisters, Kitty Sanderson of Cumming, GA, Rena Ludwick of Madison, FL, Bernice Lowry of Berlin, MD, and Alicia Wise of Cockeysville, MD; a bother, Adolph Blue of Penbroke; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 8 p.m. Monday at the church with Pastor Chris Carter officiating. Entombment will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in East Lawn Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Elidada Homes for Children, P. O. Box 16708, Asheville, NC 28816. East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Blue family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 25, 2001
BLUE, CARL L. KINGSPORT, TN -- Funeral services for Carl L. Blue will be conducted 8 p.m. Monday at St. Matthew United Methodist Church with Pastor Chris Carter officiating. Entombment will be 10 a.m. Tuesday in East Lawn Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Eliada Homes for Children, P. O. Box 16708, Asheville, NC 28816. Mr. Blue, 62, of 4828 Sunbright Drive, completed his earthly pilgrimage Saturday, March 24, 2001, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Blue family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 26, 2001
BOLLING, MARY EVA NORTON -- Mary Eva Bolling, 98, died at her residence Saturday, March 24, 2001. She was a lifelong resident of the Norton area and attended Davis Chapel Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Lee Bolling, and a grandson, Jim McCoy. Surviving: daughters, Bobbie McCoy of Bristol, VA, and Shirley Jenkins of Norton; grandchildren, Terry McCoy of Big Stone Gap, Mike McCoy of Bristol, VA, and Tammie Musick of Knoxville; great-grandchildren, Erin McCoy, Brandon McCoy and Jacob Cade McCoy; and several nieces and nephews, including one special niece, Garnell Bateman. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in Hagy & Fawbush Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Darrell Bolling officiating. Burial will be in Laurel Grove Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Terry McCoy, Mike McCoy, Michael Musick, Charles Ray Bateman, Ken Bowman and Wally Sturgill. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 25, 2001
BOLLING, MARY E. NORTON -- Funeral services for Mary E. Bolling will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in Hagy & Fawbush Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Darrell Bolling officiating. Burial will be in Laurel Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Terry McCoy, Mike McCoy, Michael Musick, Charles Ray Bateman, Ken Bowman and Wally Sturgill. Mrs. Bolling, 98, died at her residence Saturday, March 24, 2001. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 26, 2001
BOOHER, LILLIAN G. "GRANNY" SHIPLEY Lillian G. "Granny" Shipley Booher, 89, 1146 Vance Tank Road, Bristol, TN, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 28, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Booher was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and the daughter of the late James P. and Ada Belle O'Dell Shipley. She was a homemaker, the widow of David C. "Red" Booher and a member of Central Holston Christian Church. Survivors include a daughter, Betty Jane Booher; three sons and daughters-in-law, Charles P. and Juanita Booher, Earl H. and Anna Mae Booher and Eugene and Wilma Booher; sister, Mrs. H.M. (Hazel) Denton Sr.; grandchildren, Phil Booher, Kathy Cothron, Merle Nessim and Curtis Booher; great-grandchildren, Ryan Cothron, Cody Cothron, Jenna Booher, Amber Carrier, Abbey Booher and Maggie Booher; sister-in-law, Mrs. James P. (Louise) Shipley Jr.; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Booher was preceded in death by a grandson, Kenneth Booher; sister, Anne Morton; and brother, James P. Shipley Jr. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, March 31, 2001, in the Central Holston Christian Church with Ministers Curtis Booher, Ken Kehrer and Roland Whittemore officiating. Burial will follow in Shipley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kenny Cothron, Phil Booher, H.M. Denton Jr., Eddie Denton, Gary Shipley, Bobby Bushong, Dave Nessim, Larry Smithson, Scott Key and Eugene Fritz . Honorary pallbearers will be elders and deacons of Central Holston Christian Church, Walton Davis, Max Ollis, Ed Booher, James O'Dell, Glen Booher, Jim Key, Ernest Morrell, Earl O'Dell, W. D. O'Dell and George Shipley. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Central Holston Christian Church Building Fund, 261 Sand Bar Road, Bristol, TN 37620. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 30, 2001
BOOHER, LILLIAN G. "GRANNY" SHIPLEY Funeral services for Lillian G. "Granny" Shipley Booher will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, March 31, 2001, in Central Holston Christian Church with Ministers Curtis Booher, Ken Kehrer and Roland Whittemore officiating. Burial will follow in Shipley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kenny Cothron, Phil Booher, H.M. Denton Jr., Eddie Denton, Gary Shipley, Bobby Bushong, Dave Nessim, Larry Smithson, Scott Key and Eugene Fritz. Honorary pallbearers will be elders and deacons of Central Holston Christian Church, Walton Davis, Max Ollis, Ed Booher, James O'Dell, Glen Booher, Jim Key, Ernest Morrell, Earl O'Dell, W. D. O'Dell and George Shipley. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Central Holston Christian Church Building Fund, 261 Sand Bar Road, Bristol, TN 37620. Mrs. Booher, 89, of 1146 Vance Tank Road, Bristol, TN, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, March 28, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 31, 2001
BOWMAN, LINDA SUE BLOUNTVILLE, TN -- Linda Sue Bowman, 56, of 257 Tallman Drive, died Thursday, March 22, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. A lifelong resident of the Bristol area, she was the daughter of the late Ray Williams and Virgie Davis Williams. She was a former employee of Bristol Lingerie, a homemaker and attended West Hills Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by two brothers, "Toad" and R. V. Survivors include: husband, William Bowman; daughter, Teresa Whitaker, Bristol, TN; three sons, William R. Bowman Jr., Blountville, Brian Keith Bowman, Blountville and Arlie Ray Bowman, Piney Flats, TN; two brothers, Fred Williams, Bristol, VA, and Jerry Williams, Bristol, VA; four sisters, Carol Hale, Bristol, TN, Naomi Patrick, Bluff City, Patsy Booher, Bristol, TN, and Betty Taylor, Oceanside, CA; four grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday, March 24, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Larry Hall officiating. The committal service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Crumley Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be William R. Bowman Jr., Brian Keith Bowman, Arlie Ray Bowman, Wayne Hale, Joe Bowman and Fred Williams. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 24, 2001
BOWMAN, LINDA SUE BLOUNTVILLE, TN -- The committal service for Linda Sue Bowman will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Crumley Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be William R. Bowman Jr., Brian Keith Bowman, Arlie Ray Bowman, Wayne Hale, Joe Bowman and Fred Williams. Mrs. Bowman, 56, of 257 Tallman Drive, died Thursday, March 22, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 25, 2001
BRAY, BESSIE LEE Bessie Lee Bray, 92, of Bristol, VA, died March 3, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. She was a native of Wise County, VA, daughter of the late George W. and Ida Ellen Fitzgerald Smith. She was a housewife and a member of Open Door Baptist Church. She was the widow of John Henley Bray. Survivors include five daughters, Frances Johnson of Bristol, VA, Wanda Soubeer of Bristol, VA, Phyllis Lewis of Bristol, VA, Jane Kite of Bristol, TN, and Jean Mauk of Bristol, TN; three sons, David Bray of Bristol, TN, Jim Bray of Bristol, TN, and Ronda Bray of Gray, TN; two sisters, Georgia Johnson of Knoxville, TN, and Barbara Newton of Ohio; 10 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother, Harold Smith; and a sister, Mary Livingston. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Thomas Thacker officiating. Committal services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home prior to the service and at other times at the following homes: Teresa Kaylor, 208 Whitaker Drive, Bristol, TN, Frances Johnson, 1628 Long Crescent Drive, Bristol, VA, and Phyllis Lewis, 140 Inez Ave., Bristol, VA. Honorary pallbearers include: John Bray, George Trivette, Jody Kaylor, John Kite, Steve Colley, Jody Bray, Mark Sourbeer, Jim Kite Jr. and Michael Mauk. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 5, 2001
BROWN, MARY JUNE Funeral services for Mary June Brown will be conducted on Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Richard Hale officiating. Committal services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Sunrise Cemetery. Pallbearers will be friends and relatives of the family. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6-7:45 p.m. prior to the service at Weaver Funeral Home. There will be no home visitation. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Bristol Humane Society. Mrs. Brown, 70, of Bristol, TN, died Sunday, March 25, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late William "Bill" Godsey and the widow of James C. Brown. She was also preceded in death by a son, William "Bill" Brown. She was of the Methodist faith and a full time employee of Tennessee Investment Casting Company. Mrs. Brown was a graduate of Tennessee High School and attended two years of business college. Mrs. Brown was an active member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary Post 145. She had served as president of the Ladies Auxiliary and also held the office of president of the past presidents. She was a charter member of the La Femmes Forty and Eight of which she also served as president. Her favorite community service was working for the veterans through the annual poppy sales where she served as chairman for a number of years. She also donated her time through the Ladies Auxiliary to serve as a volunteer at the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center and was a volunteer worker for the veterans at Bristol Nursing Home. She is survived by one daughter, Sarah "Connie" Brown of Bristol, TN; and six beloved friends, Comfry, Golda, Winston, Matilda, Brandi and Prissy. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 27, 2001
BROWN, MARY JUNE Committal services for Mary June Brown will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Sunrise Cemetery. Pallbearers will be friends and relatives of the family. There will be no home visitation. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Bristol Humane Society. Mrs. Brown, 70, of Bristol, Tenn., died Sunday, March 25, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 28, 2001
BRYANT, ARLEN E. ABINGDON, Va. -- Mr. Arlen E. Bryant, 61, went to be with his Heavenly Father, Tuesday, March 6, 2001. He was a member of Shady Grove United Methodist Church, a member of Gideons International, a former co-owner of Bryant Sheet Metal, Inc., and the owner and operator of Four Seasons Heating and Air Conditioning. Arlen was a very special person and will be missed greatly by everyone. He was preceded in death by a son, James Arlus Bryant and his father, J. Avery Bryant. He is survived by his wife and best friend, Joann Bryant; his mother, Ethel York Bryant of Marion, NC; two sisters, Evelyn Ethridge and Helen Jones, both of Marion, NC; four nephews, Jeffrey Ethridge, Greg Jones, Alvin Jones and Gary Jones, all of Marion, NC; several uncles and aunts; and many, many friends. The funeral service will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 8, 2001, in the Farris Funeral Chapel with Rev. Richard Mullen and Rev. Robert Layell officiating. Family and friends will meet at 11 a.m. Friday in the Mountain View Cemetery, Bristol, VA, for a graveside committal service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the Shady Grove United Methodist Church Building Fund, 329 White's Mill Road, Abingdon, VA 24210. The family will receive friends immediately following the funeral service Thursday. Farris Funeral Service is serving the family of Arlen Bryant. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 8, 2001 2001
BRYANT, ARLEN E. ABINGDON, VA -- The funeral service for Mr. Arlen E. Bryant will be conducted at 6:30 p.m. Thursday, March 8, 2001, in the Farris Funeral Chapel with Rev. Richard Mullen and Rev. Robert Layell officiating. Family and friends will meet at 11 a.m. Friday in the Mountain View Cemetery, Bristol, VA, for a graveside committal service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the Shady Grove United Methodist Church Building Fund, 329 White's Mill Road, Abingdon, VA 24210. The family will receive friends immediately following the funeral service Thursday. Pallbearers will be Jeff Ethridge, Gary Jones, Alvin Jones, Phillip McCall, Mark Barrett, Joseph Pippin and Scott Sexton. Mr. Bryant, 61, went to be with his Heavenly Father, Tuesday, March 6, 2001. Farris Funeral Service is serving the family of Arlen Bryant. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 9, 2001
BRYANT, ROY E. Roy E. Bryant, 91, 1 21st St., Bristol, VA, died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2001, at the Cambridge House. Mr. Bryant was a native of Middlesboro, KY, and had lived in the Bristol area most of his life. He was a retired carpenter and was preceded in death by his wife, Mollie Louise Moore Bryant. Survivors include four daughters, Marie Hicks, Barbara Roark, Janie Pieper and Gail Self; one son, Joe Bryant; two sisters, Minnie Lee Beeler and Juanita Johnson; three brothers, Raymond Bryant, Earl Bryant and Mel Bryant; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great-granddaughters. Private services were conducted Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2001, in Glenwood Cemetery. Weaver Funeral Home was in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 1, 2001
BUTLER, EDNA POWELL Edna Powell Butler, 83, of 408 Beechwood Circle, Bristol, TN, died Sunday, March 18, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. She was a native of Cedartown, GA, and a daughter of the late John William and Savannah Elliott Powell. Mrs. Butler was a Baptist. She was preceded in death by her husband, Monroe Butler, and a sister, Charlotte Hester of Riverdale, GA. Survivors include: daughter, Barbara A. Johnson, Bristol, TN; three grandchildren, Jean Anne Barnett and Debbie Newton, both of Bluff City, Anita Hundley, Boones Mill, VA; one great-grandchild, Michelle Lee Newton, Bluff City; one sister, Lois Stephens, Forest Park, GA.; three brothers, Marcus J. Powell, Forest Park, GA, Dennis H. Powell, Sumter, SC, and Harry V. Powell, Lincoln, Nebraska; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2001, from the Tetrick Funeral Home-Bluff City Chapel with Rev. Greg Montgomery officiating. Interment will follow in Sunrise Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Dennis Powell, Harry Powell, Jack Powell, Henry Stephens, Mike Hundley and Danny Barnette. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, March 20, 2001, from the chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home-Bluff City. Condolences may be e-mailed to the funeral home at BFity@preferred.com. Tetrick Funeral Home-Bluff City Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 20, 2001
COCHRAN, BOBBY GRUNDY, VA -- Bobby Cochran, 60, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2001, at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, VA, following an extended illness. Born in Buchanan County, he was a son of the late Victor and Virginia Keisman Cochran. He was a resident of Buchanan County and Abingdon and was a member of Little Prater Church of Christ. He was owner and operator of Lake View Campground in Bristol, Tenn., and was a disabled coal miner. Mr. Cochran was raised by his paternal grandparents, the late George and Pinkie Cochran. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Payne Cochran, Grundy; three daughters, Susan and husband, Anthony Skeens, Grundy, Robin Justus and fiance, Dr. Todd Elliott, Bristol, Tenn., and Ethel Leigh Justus and fiance, Chris Littleford, Bristol, Tenn.,; two grandsons, Michael Shawn Hackney, Grundy and Tommy Justus, Grundy; two granddaughters, Tabitha Hackney, Grundy, and Alyssa Justus, Bristol, TN; and two aunts, Ethel Cochran, Grundy, and Opal Lester, Grundy. He was preceded in death by two uncles, George Cochran Jr., and Okie Cochran; and one aunt, Ora Stiltner. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 31, 2001, at 2 p.m. at Little Prater Church of Christ on Little Prater near Grundy with Evangelists Michael Trent, Mike Rife and Richard Gamenda officiating with burial to follow in Mountain Valley Memorial Park, Big Rock, VA. The body was taken to the Little Prater Church of Christ Thursday evening at 7 p.m. where friends may call. Active pallbearers will be: brothers-in-law, Virgus Blankenship and Lawrence Shortridge. Honorary pallbearers will be: Dr. J. P. Sutherland Jr., Dr. Bill Moody, Dr. Emory Robinette and Dr. Forrest Swan. There will be services at the church Friday evening at 7 p.m. Grundy Funeral Home of Grundy is in charge of all arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 30, 2001
COLE, OLLIE KATE SPANGLER Ollie Kate Spangler Cole, 92, went to be with the Lord on March 7, 2001, at the Cambridge House. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and a former nurse's aide at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Charlie and Margaret Bridgeman Spangler. She was a member of Island Road Freewill Baptist Church and a wonderful mother who loved the Lord. Survivors include: daughters, Edna McNutt of Grovetown, GA, Phyllis Salyer of Bristol, TN, and Vickie Richardson of Bristol, VA; sons, Donald Cole of Kingsport, TN, R.L. Whiteman of Blountville, TN, and Fred Cole of Blountville, TN; special caregiver, Cheri Burke; 17 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Roy Whiteman and Oscar Lynn Cole; two infant sons; a son, Clyde Whiteman; and a sister, Irene Cross. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday at 11 a.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Johnny Burton, Brother Jerry McNutt and Brother Nathan Salyer officiating. Interment will follow in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 8, 2001 2001
COLE, OLLIE KATE SPANGLER Funeral services for Ollie Kate Spangler Cole will be conducted on Friday at 11 a.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Johnny Burton, Brother Jerry McNutt and Brother Nathan Salyer officiating. Interment will follow in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Mrs. Cole, 92, went to be with the Lord on March 7, 2001, at the Cambridge House. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 9, 2001
COLLEY, FLORENCE E. Florence E. Colley, 73, died Thursday, March 8, 2001, at Bristol Nursing Home. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol, a daughter of the late Henry and Nannie Mae Canter Teaster. She was a member of Central Presbyterian Church. Survivors include a sister, Eunice Smith, and a brother, John Teaster, both of Bristol, VA. Information courtesy of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 10, 2001
COLLINS, ANNIE BELL GRUBBS ABINGDON, VA -- Funeral services for Annie Bell Grubbs Collins will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2001, in the Campbell Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Stacy Collins and Rev. Jerry A. Eggers officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2001, at Schoolfield Cemetery in Danville. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Flowers will be accepted, or those who wish may make memorial contributions to a charity of your choice. The family will be at the residence, 16017 Elementary Drive, Abingdon, where friends may call or visit at any time. Mrs. Collins, 91, of 16017 Elementary Drive, died Sunday, March 4, 2001, at her residence. Campbell Funeral Home, Inc., Abingdon, is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 6, 2001
COLLINS, ANNIE BELL GRUBBS ABINGDON, VA -- Graveside services for Annie Bell Grubbs Collins will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2001, at Schoolfield Cemetery in Danville. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Flowers will be accepted, or those who wish may make memorial contributions to a charity of your choice. Mrs. Collins, 91, of 16017 Elementary Drive, died Sunday, March 4, 2001, at her residence. She was a native of Danville, VA, and moved to Abingdon in 1953. She was the daughter of the late Charlie Monroe and Emma Tuck Grubbs. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Edmond "Pop" Collins; and son-in-law, Mr. Ralph King. She was a member of Grace Chapel Church. Survivors include: three daughters and two sons-in-law, Mr. Warren and Christine Collins Aultice of Lynchburg, VA, Mr. Bob and Shelby Jean Collins Tedder of Abingdon, and Sherry King of Abingdon; two sons and daughters-in-law, James and Lindy Collins of Lynchburg and Ronnie and Pat Collins of Bristol, VA; one sister, Elsie Haskins of Martinsville, VA; one brother, Asa Grubbs of Danville; 18 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Campbell Funeral Home, Inc., Abingdon, is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 7, 2001
COMBS, NANCY SUE GRAYSON ABINGDON -- Nancy Sue Grayson Combs, 61, of Jones Retirement Home died Thursday, March 8, 2001, in Russell County Medical Center. She was a native of Bristol, VA, a daughter of the late John T. and Claudine Mumpower Grayson. She was a member of Bradley Street Baptist Church and preceded in death by her husband, Bob Combs. Survivors include her son, Billy Joe McReynolds of Winston-Salem, NC; daughter, Kimberley Atkins of Atkins, VA; brothers, Bobby Gene Grayson and Albert Wayne Grayson, both of Bristol, VA, and John Ronald "Ronnie" Grayson of Winston-Salem, NC; and grandchildren, Josh McReynolds, John Atkins, Matt Atkins and Brandy Atkins. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Max Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Attendants from Abingdon Ambulance Service will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers, Mr. and Mrs. Scotty Jones and staff and residents of Jones Retirement Home, Abingdon. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 10, 2001
COMBS, NANCY SUE GRAYSON ABINGDON -- Funeral services for Nancy Sue Grayson Combs will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Max Jackson officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Attendants from Abingdon Ambulance Service will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers, Mr. and Mrs. Scotty Jones and staff and residents of Jones Retirement Home, Abingdon. Mrs. Combs, 61, of Jones Retirement Home died Thursday, March 8, 2001, in Russell County Medical Center. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 11, 2001
COUNTS, FRANCES KEARFOTT Frances Kearfott Counts, 85, of Bristol, VA, died Monday, March 12, 2001, at The Cambridge House in Bristol. She was born in Bristol, TN, and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Clarence B. Kearfott Sr. She was a graduate of Virginia High School and attended Virginia Intermont College. Mrs. Counts and her husband lived in Grundy, VA, for 15 years, in Charlotte, NC, for 16 years and returned to Bristol five years ago. She was a member of the Home Demonstration Club in Grundy, First Baptist Church in Charlotte and First Baptist Church in Bristol, where she was an active worker in the Sunday School and the Goodwill Center. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, H. DeWitt Counts; one daughter, Katherine "Kitty" Swanson of Martinez, Ga.; two sons, DeWitt Baker "Rusty" Counts of Atlanta, GA, and Steven Dennis Counts of Charlotte; two sisters, Ruth Harris of Bristol, VA, and Susan Anderson of Carrollton, GA; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Counts was preceded in death by a sister, Annette Sprott of Corsicana, TX, and a brother, Clarence B. "Bo" Kearfott of Bristol, VA. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 14th, in First Baptist Church with Rev. Gordon Hunter of Waycross, Ga., and Rev. Brian Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rusty Counts, Steve Counts, John Counts, Bill Mowery, Alec Harris, Brett Swanson, Blake Swanson, Scott Counts and Steven DeWitt Counts. The family will receive friends from 1-1:50 p.m. Wednesday at the church prior to the service. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Counts have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 13, 2001
COUNTS, FRANCES KEARFOTT Frances Kearfott Counts, 85, of Bristol, VA, died Monday, March 12, 2001, at The Cambridge House in Bristol. She was born in Bristol, TN, and was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Clarence B. Kearfott Sr. She was a graduate of Virginia High School and attended Virginia Intermont College. Mrs. Counts and her husband lived in Grundy, VA, for 15 years, in Charlotte, NC, for 16 years and returned to Bristol five years ago. She was a member of the Home Demonstration Club in Grundy, First Baptist Church in Charlotte and First Baptist Church in Bristol, where she was an active worker in the Sunday School and the Goodwill Center. She is survived by her husband of 65 years, H. DeWitt Counts; one daughter, Katherine "Kitty" Swanson of Martinez, GA; two sons, DeWitt Baker "Rusty" Counts of Atlanta, GA, and Steven Dennis Counts of Charlotte; two sisters, Ruth Harris of Bristol, VA, and Susan Anderson of Carrollton, Ga.; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Counts was preceded in death by a sister, Annette Sprott of Corsicana, TX, and a brother, Clarence B. "Bo" Kearfott of Bristol, VA The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 14th, in First Baptist Church with Rev. Gordon Hunter of Waycross, GA, and Rev. Brian Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rusty Counts, Steve Counts, John Counts, Bill Mowery, Alec Harris, Brett Swanson, Blake Swanson, Scott Counts and Steven DeWitt Counts. The family will receive friends from 1-1:50 p.m. Wednesday at the church prior to the service. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Counts have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 14, 2001
CREGER, DICEY Dicey Creger, 86, of Bristol, VA, died Wednesday, March 7, 2001, in Grace Healthcare, Abingdon, VA. Mrs. Creger was a lifelong resident of Bristol, VA., and a member of First Assembly of God Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred L. Creger. Survivors include one sister, Nannie Belle Canter, of Bristol, VA; two brothers, William B. Canter of Bristol, VA, and Robert Canter of Bristol, TN. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, March 9, 2001, in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jeffrey Carico and Rev. Jeff Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Lynn Gilbert, Ronnie Mullins, Sidney Ball, Fred Canter, William B. Canter Jr. and William Lovelace. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, March 8, 2001. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family of Mrs. Creger at akardfh@ 3wave.com. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Creger. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 8, 2001 2001
CREGER, DICEY Funeral services for Dicey Creger will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, March 9, 2001, in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jeffrey Carico and Rev. Jeff Jenkins officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Lynn Gilbert, Ronnie Mullins, Sidney Ball, Fred Canter, William B. Canter Jr. and William Lovelace. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family of Mrs. Creger at akardfh@ 3wave.com. Mrs. Creger, 86, of Bristol, VA, died Wednesday, March 7, 2001, in Grace Healthcare, Abingdon, VA. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Creger. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 9, 2001
CROSS, AUGUSTA S. Augusta S. Cross, 81, of 201 Lovedale Drive, Bristol, TN, died Friday, March 16, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Cross was a native and lifelong resident of the Bristol area. She was a teacher in the Sullivan County School System and an active member of Addilynn Memorial United Methodist Church and a volunteer at Bristol Regional Medical Center with over 23,000 hours of service. Mrs. Cross was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Willard Cross; one sister, Beatrice Tallman; and one brother, R.C. Saul. Survivors include three nieces, Mrs. Corbett (Jean) Moore of Bristol, TN, Mrs. Walter (Helen) Thomas of Abingdon, VA, and Mrs. James (Linda) Cole of Chattanooga, TN; one nephew, David Saul of Bristol, TN; two special great-nieces, Donna Thomas Ostermeyer and Kay Thomas Littlefield; several other great-nieces and great-nephews; and seven special friends, Regina Phelps, Myrtle Everhart, Lucy Carr, Jeanette Bishop, Dot Schmidt, Jeff Danna and Millie Saunders. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday, March 18, 2001, in the Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Steve Brown and Rev. Bill Martin officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, March 19, 2001, in the Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Pat Saul, David Saul, Darrell Elliott, Dale Elliott, Jeff Danna, Tyler Cross, Bobby Eller and Glen Carrier. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Everhart, Woody Slaughter, Everett Garrett, Charles Castle, Don Cooper, Jerry Weeks, Roby Shelley, Dr. Waverly Green Jr., Dr. Tom Green Jr., the nursing staff of Bristol Regional Medical Center 4 West and Sheri McRae. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday prior to the service at the Akard Funeral Home. Any one wishing may make memorial contributions to the Addilynn Memorial United Methodist Church Building Fund, 3225 Avoca Road, Bristol, TN 37620. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Cross. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 18, 2001
CROSS, AUGUSTA S. Graveside services for Augusta S. Cross will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, March 19, 2001, in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Pat Saul, David Saul, Darrell Elliott, Dale Elliott, Jeff Danna, Tyler Cross, Bobby Eller and Glen Carrier. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Everhart, Woody Slaughter, Everett Garrett, Charles Castle, Don Cooper, Jerry Weeks, Roby Shelley, Dr. Waverly Green Jr., Dr. Tom Green Jr., the nursing staff of Bristol Regional Medical Center 4 West and Sheri McRae. Mrs. Cross, 81, of 201 Lovedale Drive, Bristol, TN, died Friday, March 16, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@3wave.com. Any one wishing may make memorial contributions to the Addilynn Memorial United Methodist Church Building Fund, 3225 Avoca Road, Bristol, TN 37620. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Cross. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 19, 2001
CROSS, CHARLOTTE FAE KNOXVILLE, TN -- Charlotte Fae Cross, 73, formerly of Blountville, died Sunday, March 4, 2001, at East Tennessee Baptist Hospital in Knoxville after an extended illness. She was preceded in death by her parents and two sisters. Surviving are five sisters, Mrs. Paul Bainer, Johnson City, Mrs. Harry Phipps, Murfreesboro, Mrs. Patrick Lynch and Mrs. Velma McClellan, both of Huntsville, AL, Mrs. Richard Sparks, Bristol, TN; three brothers, C. L. Cross and Homer Cross, both of Blountville, and Harry Cross, Piney Flats. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Gunnings Cemetery with Leland Houser, Minister, officiating. There will be no formal visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of one's choice. Blountville Funeral Home is serving the Cross family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 5, 2001
CROSS, CLAUDINE Graveside services for Claudine Cross will be conducted on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Susong Cemetery with Rev. Maynard Clifton officiating. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home. Miss Cross, 66, of 33 Crescent Drive, Bristol, TN, died Sunday, March 18, 2001, in Bristol Nursing Home. She was the daughter of the late David and Lillie Leonard Cross and a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. She attended Belle Meadows Baptist Church. Survivors include: sister, Evelyn Watson of Bristol, VA; brothers, Ernest Cross and Lawrence Cross, both of Knoxville, TN, Howard Cross of Bristol, TN, and James Cross, Elmer Cross and Bruce Cross, all of Bristol, VA. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 20, 2001
CROSS, CLAUDINE Graveside services for Claudine Cross will be conducted on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Susong Cemetery with Rev. Maynard Clifton officiating. Miss Cross, 66, of 33 Crescent Drive, Bristol, Va., died Sunday, March 18, 2001, in Bristol Nursing Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 21, 2001
CROSS, WILLIAM "DUB" William "Dub" Cross, 59, of Carden Hollow Road, Bristol, TN., passed away Thursday, March 22, 2001, at his residence. Mr. Cross was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County. He was the son of the late William Cross and Sina Snow Cross and of the Baptist faith. Surviving are three sisters, Ellen Shelton and Gladys Cross, both of Bristol, VA, and Nancy Jennings, Bristol, TN; four brothers, Cecil Cross, Glen Cross and Zeb Cross, all of Bristol, TN, and Earl Cross of Piney Flats; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Mr. Cross was preceded in death by his sister, Marie Perry. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Jess Neal officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Charlie Leonard, Tommy Leonard, Glen Cross Jr., Zeb Cross Jr., Bobby Cross and Kenny Cross. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 24, 2001
CROSS, WILLIAM "DUB" William "Dub" Cross, 58, of Carden Hollow Road, Bristol, TN, died Thursday, March 22, 2001, at his residence. Family will receive friends Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home with a graveside service at 2 p.m. Saturday at New Hope Missionary Baptist Cemetery. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 23, 2001
CROSSWHITE, MATTIE LEE DENTON Mattie Lee Denton Crosswhite, 87, of Bristol, TN, died Thursday, March 22, 2001, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was a lifelong native of the Bristol area. She was the daughter of the late Daniel and Florence Denton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Crosswhite. Mrs. Crosswhite was a member of the Salvation Army Church for 58 years and active in the Ladies' Home League. Survivors include two daughters, Emma Ashley and Patricia Riggsby, both of Bristol, TN; two sons, Rev. Jack Crosswhite and Robert Crosswhite, both of Bristol, TN; five sisters, Willie French, Mt. Vernon, KY, and Charlotte Montgomery, Linda Shaffer, Ackie Rosenbalm and Nancy Barker, all of Bristol, VA; and two brothers, Dewey Denton, Richmond, IN, and Carson Denton, Bristol, VA. Also surviving are nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Freedom Worship Center with Rev. Cecil Reed and Rev. Dean Livingston officiating. Burial will be in Dentons Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Saturday at Akard Funeral Home. E-mail condolences for the family may be sent to akardfh@ 3wave.com. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Crosswhite. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 24, 2001
CROSSWHITE, MATTIE LEE DENTON Funeral service for Mattie Lee Denton Crosswhite will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Freedom Worship Center with Rev. Cecil Reed and Rev. Dean Livingston officiating. Burial will be in Dentons Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Mrs. Crosswhite, 87, of Bristol, TN, died Thursday, March 22, 2001, in Wellmont Hospice House. E-mail condolences for the family may be sent to akardfh@ 3wave.com. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Crosswhite. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 25, 2001
CULLOP, NINA ANNE Funeral services for Mrs. Nina Anne Cullop will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 8, 2001, in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Burton officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, March 9, 2001, in the Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday prior to the service at Akard Funeral Home. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@3wave.com. Those desiring may make memorials to the Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church or the First Baptist Church of Blountville. Mrs. Cullop, 66, of 135 Douglas Lane, Bristol, TN, died Monday, March 5, 2001, at her residence in Florida. She was a native and lifelong resident of the Bristol area. She was the widow of Mack Cullop and a member of Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Kim Presnell and Glenna Godsey, both of Blountville, TN; one sister, Elizabeth O'Dell of Puerto Rico; two brothers, Lee R. Boyd of Bristol and Ralph Boyd of Morganton, NC; two grandchildren, Hunter Godsey and Erika Dyer; and several nieces and nephews. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Cullop. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 7, 2001
CULLOP, NINA ANNE Graveside services for Nina Anne Cullop will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, March 9, 2001, in the Glenwood Cemetery. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@3wave.com. Those desiring may make memorials to the Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church or the First Baptist Church of Blountville. Mrs. Cullop, 66, of 135 Douglas Lane, Bristol, Tenn., died Monday, March 5, 2001, at her residence in Florida. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Cullop. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 9, 2001
CUMMINGS, BERTIE WIDENER BLUFF CITY, TN -- The funeral service for Mrs. Bertie Widener Cummings will be conducted Tuesday, March 13, 2001, at 8 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with Rev. Warren Wilson and Mr. Herman Widener officiating. Pallbearers will be Charles David Blevins, Tim Woods, Irby Blevins, Ken Tillison, Ken Doss, Denver Doss and Homer Wilson. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Carey McKain and Dr. Patrick Wallace. Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2001, at Sunset Memorial Park, Damascus. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. prior to the funeral service on Tuesday. Mrs. Cummings, 83, died Sunday, March 11, 2001, at her home. She was a native of Damascus, Va., and had lived in Bluff City with her daughter and family for the past six years. She was a member of the Pleasant View Baptist Church and the Senior Citizens of Damascus. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Preston Cummings. She is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Carol Cummings Blevins and her husband Charlie Blevins, Bluff City; and a grandson, Charles David Blevins of the home. Farris Funeral Service is serving the family of Mrs. Cummings. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 13, 2001
CUMMINGS BERTIE WIDENER BLUFF CITY, TN -- Mrs. Bertie Widener Cummings, 83, died Sunday, March 11, 2001, at her home. She was a native of Damascus, VA, and had lived in Bluff City with her daughter and family for the past six years. She was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church and the Senior Citizens of Damascus. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Preston Cummings. She is survived by: daughter and son-in-law, Carol Cummings Blevins and her husband Charlie Blevins, Bluff City; and a grandson, Charles David Blevins of the home. Burial will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2001, at Sunset Memorial Park, Damascus. Farris Funeral Service is serving the family of Mrs. Cummings. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 14, 2001
DAVIS, CAROLYN SUE SCOTT KINGSPORT, TN -- Carolyn Sue Scott Davis (Shrine Lady), went to be with her Lord on Sunday, March 25, 2001, at her residence after a courageous battle against cancer. Born in Covington, VA, she lived in Kingsport most of her life and was a graduate of Dobyns-Bennett High School. Mrs. Davis was a member of Mountain View United Methodist Church and had recently been attending the Morrison City Christian Church. An accountant for more than 30 years, she was a former co-owner of Business Services of Kingsport. She was also an active member of many Shrine Ladies organizations. Mrs. Davis was preceded in death by her father and mother, Charles G. and Della Scott, and a brother, Larry W. Scott. Surviving are her husband, William M. Davis, Kingsport; stepdaughter, Kaye Jones, Julian, NC, special daughter and her husband, Tammy Johnson and husband, Paul, Clarksville, TN; special son, Charles Stroup, New Orleans, LA; special grandchildren, Christy, Chad and Rebecca; and many special Shrine Lady friends. Calling hours are from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Hamlett-Dobson Chapel downtown. Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with Bob Underwood and David Doty, ministers, officiating. Entombment services will be 1 p.m. Thursday at East Lawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Ted Davis, Frank Herzer, Curtis Payne, Gene Bolling, John Hall, Ralph Lawson, Sfc. Paul Johnson and Matthew Herzer. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Jericho Shriners. Memorial contributions may be made to: Jericho Shrine Children's Transportation Fund, P. O. Box 5548, Kingsport, TN 37663 or the charity of one's choice. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 27, 2001
DIGSBY, MARGARET VINEYARD Margaret Vineyard Digsby, 67, of Bristol, TN, died Monday, March 26, 2001, in a Chattanooga hospital. She was a native of Sweetwater and had lived in Bristol for 51/2 years. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Franklin Digsby; parents, James Preston and Sophia Tuck Vineyard; and two sisters, Irene Ellison and Pat Ferguson. She is survived by two sons, Tom Digsby, Longmont, Colo., and David Digsby, Oklahoma; one daughter, Sandra Patrick, Bristol, TN; three brothers, Bill Vineyard, Bristol, TN, and Earl and David Vineyard, both of Sweetwater; two sisters, Elsie Shipley, Bristol, TN, and Elizabeth "Liz" Wright, Ringgold; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 9 a.m. in Dodds Avenue Chapel of Turner Funeral Homes with Rev. Jason Perry officiating. Burial will follow in National Cemetery in Mountain Home, TN. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 30, 2001
DISHNER, ANNA LEE Anna Lee Graybeal Dishner, 82, of 1205 Edgemont Ave., Bristol, TN, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2001, at Bristol Nursing Home. Mrs. Graybeal was born March 27, 1918, in Doe, TN, having lived in Johnson City, but had lived in Bristol for the past 50 years. She was a retired seamstress. She was preceded in death by her husband, R.J. Dishner. Mrs. Graybeal was the daughter of the late Marion Graybeal and Jenny Maxwell Graybeal. She was a member of West Hills Christian Church. Survivors include several nieces and nephews; and several grand-nieces. Funeral services will be conducted Monday evening at 8 p.m. from the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Knapp officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. prior to the service at Weaver Funeral Home. Committal services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Shelby Hills Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorials to West Hills Christian Church, 116 Elm St., Bristol, TN 37620. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 18, 2001
DISHNER, ANNA LEE GRAYBEAL Anna Lee Graybeal Dishner, 82, of 1205 Edgemont Ave., Bristol, TN, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2001, at Bristol Nursing Home. Mrs. Dishner was born March 27, 1918, in Doe, TN, having lived in Johnson City, but had lived in Bristol for the past 50 years. She was a retired seamstress. Mrs. Dishner was the daughter of the late Marion Graybeal and Jenny Maxwell Graybeal. She was a member of West Hills Christian Church. Survivors include several nieces and nephews; and several grand-nieces. Funeral services will be conducted Monday evening at 8 p.m. from the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Knapp officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. prior to the service at Weaver Funeral Home. Committal services will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Shelby Hills Cemetery. Pallbearers will be men of West Hills Christian Church. In lieu of flowers, those desiring may make memorials to West Hills Christian Church, 116 Elm St., Bristol, TN 37620. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 19, 2001
DOLLAR, BILLY ABINGDON -- Mr. Billy Dollar, 76, died Tuesday, March 13, 2001, at his home. He was a native of Anawalt, WV, and had lived most of his life in Anahiem, CA, before moving to Abingdon in 1999. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Cora Dollar; and a son, Billy Ray Dollar. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving in World War II, and a member of First Baptist Church in Garden Grove, CA. He retired from Disneyland with 30 years of service and was an active volunteer for Real Help Feeding Program for the homeless and hungry in Garden Grove. He was also lovingly referred to as Uncle Boo. He is survived by four sons, Stewart E. Dollar of Bristol, TN, and Ronald Dollar, Dale Dollar and Dana Dollar, all of Garden Grove; two grandsons; two granddaughters; one great-granddaughter; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Ronald and Carole Fuller, Ron Fuller Jr., Raechelle Fuller, Briana Fuller and Stephanie Fuller (sure do love you, Uncle Boo.) A memorial service will be conducted Monday, March 19, 2001, at 2 p.m. in the National Cemetery in Mountain Home, TN, with Dr. Steven Pollard officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Parkinson Research Foundation or the American Heart Association. Farris Funeral Service is serving the family of Mr. Dollar. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 18, 2001
DONALDSON, CAPT. CHARLES E. AUSTIN, Texas -- Capt. Charles E. Donaldson III, USN (Ret.), beloved husband of Patricia Quinn Donaldson, born Oct. 19, 1924, in Bristol, VA, passed away on March 5, 2001, in Austin of complications resulting from Alzheimer's disease. Funeral services will be held at the United States Naval Academy Chapel in Annapolis, MD, on Friday, March 16, at 1 p.m. Interment will immediately follow at the USNA Columbarium. Arrangements by Harrell Funeral Home in Austin, 512-443-1366 BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 11, 2001
DOYLE, LEWIS JACKSON "JACK" Lewis Jackson "Jack" Doyle, 64, of 2487 Weaver Pike, Bristol, TN, died Thursday, March 1, 2001, in Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of Bristol, TN, he was the son of Ruby Lee Doyle and the late Albert Jack Doyle. He was an employee with the Bristol Virginia Transit System and former driver for the Speciality Chemical Co. and the Holston Bus Co. He was a member of the Zollicoffer Lodge 444 F & AM and a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Louise Etter Doyle; son, Lewis Jackson Doyle II, sister, Shirley Doyle; brother, Earl W. "Hump" Doyle; three nieces, Pam Cross, Paula Woolwine and Taren Abelseth; two great-nieces, Jarilyn Cross and Amanda Abelseth; and special friend, Bob Woodby. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 4, 2001, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Garland officiating. Burial will follow in the Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bob Woodby, Richard Wills, Benny Bouton, Bob Jones, Jack O’Dell, Rex Leonard, Alan Odum and Charlie Meade. Honorary pallbearers will be employees of the Bristol Virginia Transit System, members of the Bristol Breakfast Club, employees of Bristol Virginia City School Bus System and the Holston Bus System. A Masonic memorial service was conducted by Zollicoffer Masonic Lodge 444 F and AM at 6 p.m. Saturday in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 1-2 p.m. on Sunday prior to the service. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 4, 2001
EADES, MARY L. Funeral services for Mrs. Mary L. Eades will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at the graveside in Glenwood Cemetery with Pastor Eddie Zimmerman and Pastor David Shinault officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Weaver Funeral Home. Mrs. Eades, 89, of Bristol, TN, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2001, at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Edward Eades; parents, Austin and Gladys Anderson; a son, Jimmy Eades; and a sister, Margaret Anderson Shapland. Survivors include: five daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Bobby Jones, Bristol, Tenn., Gladys and J. D. White, Abingdon, VA, Peggy and Darold Dugger, Bristol, TN, Sue and Harold Clark, Bristol, TN, and Martha Leonard, Bristol, TN; three sons and daughters-in-law, Edward and Nan Eades, Bristol, VA, Douglas and Patty Eades, Bristol, TN, and Tommy Eades, Bristol, TN; 24 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 26, 2001
EADES, MARY L. Funeral services for Mrs. Mary L. Eades will be conducted 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at the graveside in Shelby Hills Cemetery with Pastor Eddie Zimmerman and Pastor David Shinault officiating. Mrs. Eades, 89, of Bristol, TN, passed away Saturday, March 24, 2001, at her home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 27, 2001
EADS, SARAH LITTLEFORD BLOUNTVILLE, TN -- Sarah Littleford Eads, 86, died Saturday, March 17, 2001, at Greystone Health Care Center. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol, a daughter of the late Charles and Norah Friend Littleford, and the widow of Garnet Eads. She was preceded in death by a son, Karl Page Eller. Survivors include three daughters, Betty L. Spicer of Pensacola, FL, Jean Sechrest of Petersburg, VA, and Cartha Smith of Harrisonburg, VA; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a very special sister-in-law, Ruby Littleford Spicer. A memorial service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum in Glenwood Cemetery with Rev. John Cowell officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Eads have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 18, 2001
EADS, SARAH LITTLEFORD BLOUNTVILLE, TN -- A memorial service for Sarah Littleford Eads will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum in Glenwood Cemetery with Rev. John Cowell officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Mrs. Eads, 86, died Saturday, March 17, 2001, at Greystone Health Care Center. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Eads have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at blvinsfh@preferred.com. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 19, 2001
EASTERLY, MAE CARTER Mrs. Mae Carter Easterly, 96, of Bristol, VA, died Tuesday, March 13, 2001, in Cambridge House. Mrs. Easterly was born in Maces Springs, VA, and had made her home in Bristol most of her life. She was a former active member of the Mt. Vale Garden Club and a member of First United Methodist Church of Bristol. She was preceded in death by her husband, French H. Easterly. Survivors include numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, March 16, 2001, in Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel. Rev. Charles M. (Chuck) Jones will officiate. Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday at Akard Funeral Home. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@3wave.com. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Easterly. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 15, 2001
EASTERLY, MAE CARTER Funeral service for Mrs. Mae Carter Easterly will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday, March 16, 2001, in Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel. Rev. Charles M. (Chuck) Jones will officiate. Interment will be in Glenwood Cemetery. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh\3wave.com. Mrs. Easterly, 96, of Bristol, VA, died Tuesday, March 13, 2001, in Cambridge House. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Easterly. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 16, 2001
ELLER, ROY F. Graveside services for Roy F. Eller will be conducted on Monday at 2 p.m. at Blevins Cemetery in Shady Valley, TN, with Rev. Dennis Burnette officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be nephews. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home. Mr. Eller, 67, of 216 Kingsolver St., Bristol, VA, died on March 16, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. He had lived in Bristol since 1988, and was the son of the late James and Mary Neely Eller. He was a former employee of General Motors and Monroe Calculating and was a Christian. Survivors include: sons, Jeff Eller of Bristol, TN, Monty Eller of Columbus, GA, and Tony Eller of Bristol, VA; sisters, Helen Wallace of Shady Valley, Marjorie Parker of Damascus, Pearl Henderson of Damascus, Ruby Main of Bristol, TN, and Gladys Rasnake of Bristol, VA; brothers, James "Jim" Eller of Shady Valley, Herman Eller of Bristol, VA, and Don Eller of Bristol, VA; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael "Mike" Eller. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 18, 2001
ELLER, ROY F. Roy F. Eller, 67, of 216 Kingsolver St., Bristol, VA, died on March 16, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. He was born in Shady Valley, spent most of his life in Bristol, and was the son of the late James and Mary Neely Eller. He was a former employee of General Motors and Monroe Calculating and was a Christian. Survivors include: sons, Jeff Eller of Bristol, TN, Monty Eller of Columbus, GA, and Tony Eller of Bristol, VA; sisters, Helen Wallace of Shady Valley, Marjorie Parker of Damascus, Pearl Henderson of Damascus, Ruby Main of Bristol, TN, and Gladys Rasnake of Bristol, VA; brothers, James "Jim" Eller of Shady Valley, Herman Eller of Bristol, VA, and Don Eller of Bristol, VA; 14 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael "Mike" Eller. Graveside services will be conducted on Monday at 2 p.m. at Blevins Cemetery in Shady Valley with Rev. Dennis Burnette officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be nephews. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 19, 2001
FAIN, NOVELLA CARR BLUFF CITY, TN -- Mrs. Novella Carr Fain, 60, of 516 Buffalo Road, went to be with the Lord Thursday, March 15, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. She was born June 17, 1940, in Sullivan County, a daughter of the late George and Laura Smith Carr. She was of the Baptist faith and a homemaker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Ruth McNutt and Pauline Carr Browning Vanover; and a brother, Verlin Carr. Survivors include her husband, Bobby Edward Fain of the home; one daughter, Gloria Smith, Blountville; two sons, Scott and Robert Fain, both of Blountville; two sisters, Julia Dishner, Blountville, and Arzella Salyers, Ohio; and three brothers, John Carr and Lynn Carr, both of Blountville, and Glenn Carr, Johnson City. Calling hours will be 5-9 p.m. Sunday at Blountville Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with Reverend Robby Shaffer officiating. Burial will follow in Hines Cemetery, Bluff City. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Blountville Funeral Home is serving the Fain family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 17, 2001
FLEENOR, JENNINGS W. JOHNSON CITY, TN -- Jennings W. Fleenor died Sunday, March 4, 2001, in Johnson City Medical Center. He was born in Bristol, VA, a son of the late Irby Vernon and Ida Mae Hobbs Fleenor. Mr. Fleenor was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had been an auditor and later an accountant with Pet Dairies, Inc. He attended Piney Flats United Methodist Church. Mr. Fleenor was preceded in death by a brother, Gerald Fleenor. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Ada Bernice Fleenor; a brother, Gene Fleenor of Knoxville, TN; a nephew, Lloyd Fleenor of Limestone, TN; and a sister-in-law, Beulah Edmonds of Scooba, Mississippi; and several other nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 8 o'clock Monday evening in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mack Houston, Rev. Carol Wilson and Rev. Paul Lilly officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:45 Monday evening prior to the service. The committal service and burial will be conducted at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning at Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Ray Hicks, Lloyd Courtney, James Harmon, Jimmy Fleenor, Billy Joe Lewis, Donald Durham, Bill Kee and Marvin Slaughter. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Piney Flats United Methodist Church, 225 Methodist Church Road, Piney Flats, TN 37686, to the American Heart Association, 208 Sunset Drive, Suite 521, Johnson City, TN 37604 or to the Johnson City EMS or 911 Services. Arrangements especially for Mr. Fleenor have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 5, 2001
FLEENOR, JENNINGS W. JOHNSON CITY, TN -- The committal service and burial for Jennings W. Fleenor will be conducted at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning at Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Ray Hicks, Lloyd Courtney, James Harmon, Jimmy Fleenor, Billy Joe Lewis, Donald Durham, Bill Kee and Marvin Slaughter. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Piney Flats United Methodist Church, 225 Methodist Church Road, Piney Flats, TN 37686, to the American Heart Association, 208 Sunset Drive, Suite 521, Johnson City, TN 37604 or to the Johnson City EMS or 911 Services. Mr. Fleenor died Sunday, March 4, 2001, in Johnson City Medical Center. Arrangements especially for Mr. Fleenor have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 6, 2001
FRYE, MARY HAZEL HUGHES Mary Hazel Hughes Frye, 84, of 1635 Carolina Ave., Bristol, TN, died Thursday, March 15, 2001, in the Johnson City Medical Center. A native of Johnson City, TN, she had lived most of her life in the Bristol area. She was the daughter of the late James and Mary Miller Hughes and was a former employee of the Big Jack Manufacturing Company and a member of Fellowship Chapel. She was the widow of Emmit Sullins Vaught and Burley L. Frye. Survivors include: daughter and son-in-law, Mary Frances and Jim McClelland; three stepsons, Bob Frye, Earl Frye and Larry Frye; two sisters, Julia Hatcher and Margaret Booher Barber; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 17, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lester MacKinnon and Rev. Scott Price officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Don Sanderson, Jim Sluder, Bill Hutton, Harold Wells, Allen Lowe, Jack Thacker, Paul Chappell, James Hatcher, Deward Hatcher and Donald Hatcher. Honorary pallbearers will be Herbert Lyttle, Herbert Trinkle, Halvie Strouth and Dr. Paul E. Brown. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 16, 2001
FRYE, MARY HAZEL Funeral services for Mary Hazel Frye will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 17, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lester MacKinnon and Rev. Scott Price officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Don Sanderson, Jim Sluder, Bill Hutton, Harold Wells, Allen Lowe, Jack Thacker, Paul Chappell, James Hatcher, Deward Hatcher and Donald Hatcher. Honorary pallbearers will be Herbert Lyttle, Herbert Trinkle, Halvie Strouth and Dr. Paul E. Brown. Mrs. Frye, 84, of 1635 Carolina Ave., Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, March 15, 2001, in the Johnson City Medical Center. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 17, 2001
GARDNER, MARGARET J. Margaret J. Gardner, 96, of Bristol, VA, died Monday, March 19, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Ashe County, NC, and was a daughter of the late Thomas L. and Delphia S. Osborne Sluder. She lived in Royal Oak, MI, for many years and Abingdon for 26 years. She was a Sunday School teacher and active member in Royal Oak and was a member of Holston Valley Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carlton B. Gardner and her son, Denver Taylor. Mrs. Gardner is survived by three sisters, Frances Tolbert of Bristol, VA, Fay Feathers of Falls Church, VA, and Cleo Beach of Bristol, VA; two brothers, Claude Sluder of Bristol, VA, and Thomas "Ed" Sluder of Roanoke, VA; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the graveside in Glenwood Cemetery with Rev. Paul Ketron officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Gardner have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail at ocookfh\Nprefered.com. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 21, 2001
GARDNER, MARGARET J. The funeral service for Margaret J. Gardner will be conducted at 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon at the graveside in Glenwood Cemetery with Rev. Paul Ketron officiating. Mrs. Gardner, 96, of Bristol, VA, died Monday, March 19, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Gardner have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 22, 2001
GUBALA, BELINDA MAYS Belinda Mays Gubala, 29, of Bristol, VA, died Thursday, March 1, 2001, in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a graduate of Northeast State Technical Community College and an employee of Continental Health Promotions. She was preceded in death by her father, Walter Sherrill Mays. She is survived by her husband, Jan Gubala; a son, Jonathan Gubala; her mother, Beulah Dawson Mays of Bristol, VA; a brother, Nathaniel Mays of Bristol, VA; three sisters, Pamela Herman of Bristol, TN, Angela Kirkpatrick of Staunton, VA, and Mitzi Kennedy of Bristol, VA; her best friend, Rhonda Leonard of Bristol, TN; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2001, at the graveside in Forest Hills Memory Gardens with Rev. Don Page officiating. Pallbearers will be Richard Gubala, Audie Herman, Brad Loudy, Derek Loudy, Michael Kirkpatrick and David Leonard. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Farris Funeral Service is serving the family of Belinda Gubala. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 3, 2001
GUBALA, BELINDA MAYS The funeral service for Belinda Mays Gubala will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2001, at the graveside in Forest Hills Memory Gardens with Rev. Don Page officiating. Pallbearers will be Richard Gubala, Audie Herman, Brad Loudy, Derek Loudy, Michael Kirkpatrick and David Leonard. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Mrs. Gubala, 29, of Bristol, Va., died Thursday, March 1, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Farris Funeral Service is serving the family of Belinda Gubala. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 4, 2001
HALL, ALLISON WILLARD BLOUNTVILLE, TN -- Calling hours for Allison Willard Hall will be 12-2 p.m. Thursday at the East Lawn Funeral Home, with the funeral service following visitation at 2 p.m. in the East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend John Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in East Lawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Tony Blackburn, Jimmy Stidham, Ray Cross, Lewis Blackburn, Jimmy Phillips, Nat Whitlock, Woody Rush and Bill Gross. The family requests in lieu of flowers that memorials be made to Blountville United Methodist Church, P. O. Box 376, Blountville, TN 37617, or to a charity of one's choice. Mr. Hall, 85, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2001, in Greystone Health Care after a lengthy illness. East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Hall family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 1, 2001
HALL, HENRY Henry Hall, 71, of 1285 Reedy Creek Road, Bristol, VA, died on March 18, 2001, at his residence. He was the son of the late Adam and Mary Elizabeth Wadell Hall and a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. He was a retired employee of Valleydale and a member of Rock Hill Baptist Church. He was a United States Army veteran serving in the Korean War. Survivors include: daughter, Cathy Hall; granddaughter, April Hall; step-grandsons, Jason Hood, Lance Owens and Cody Owens; special niece, Bertie Carmody; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Janie Hall; a son, Jimmy Hall, three sisters; and one brother. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday at 6 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael Carmody officiating. Committal services will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Bailey Cemetery with military honors presented by the VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Honorary pallbearers include: Terry Carmody, Wesley Carmody, Bruce Doyle, Johnny Walsh, David Walsh and Jimmy Boone. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 19, 2001
HALL, HENRY Committal services for Henry Hall will be held on Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Bailey Cemetery with military honors presented by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Honorary pallbearers include: Terry Carmody, Wesley Carmody, Bruce Doyle, Johnny Walsh, David Walsh and Jimmy Boone. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Mr. Hall, 71, of 1285 Reedy Creek Road, Bristol, Va., died on March 18, 2001, at his residence. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 20, 2001
HAMILTON, CHARLES ROBERT KINGSPORT, TN -- Charles Robert Hamilton, 74, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday morning, March 20, 2001, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born in Scott County, VA, and had lived in Kingsport since 1955, a son of the late Grover Cleveland (Chee) Hamilton and Rosa Rebecca Necessary Hamilton. He retired in 1986 from the acetate yarn division of Tennessee Eastman Company after 41 years of service. In his retirement he enjoyed woodworking, gardening and playing with his grandchildren. He was a member of the Pentecostal Powerhouse Church in Gate City, VA, a veteran with the United States Army serving with the Special Training Unit. He was a loving and faithful husband, father and grandfather. Other than his parents, his sisters, Virginia Ada Hamilton, Delilah Neeley, Roxie Neeley, Reba King, Kathleen Bishop and Ona Neely; and a brother, Elmer Hamilton, preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Juanita Hamilton of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Jean Hamilton of Kingsport; two daughters, Linda Rose of Kingsport, and Mary Quinn and son-in-law Brian Quinn of Chapel Hill, NC; four grandchildren, Melody Rose, Rachel and Steven Hamilton, all of Kingsport, and Heather Hensley of Chapel Hill; four sisters, Elsie Brown of Greenwood, IN, Mrs. Herman (Mollie) Worley of Bristol, VA, Mrs. Sonny (Ann) Wolford of Blountville, TN, and Gracie Statzer of Lebanon, Va.; and lots of loving nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday, March 22, at East Lawn Funeral Home and services will be conducted at 7 p.m. in East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Dwayne Williams and Brother Earl Cookenhour officiating. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Friday in East Lawn Memorial Park in the Garden of the Well. Pallbearers will be friends of the family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be given to the Pentecostal Powerhouse Church or to the charity of one's choice. East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Hamilton family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 21, 2001
HAMLIN, CHARLES M. "BUCK" JOHNSON CITY -- Charles M. "Buck" Hamlin Jr., 78, died Thursday, March 15, 2001, in the Johnson City Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. Hamlin was a former resident of Old Greenwich, CT. He is a son of the late Charles M. and Marie Haines Hamlin, Bristol. Mr. Hamlin was employed in the furniture manufacturing industry for many years. He was retired from Empire Furniture Company and was a former superintendent at Bristol Door and Lumber Company. He was a World War II Army veteran who served with the 132nd Combat Engineers, 77th Division in the South Pacific. Mr. Hamlin was a member of the Unaka Rod and Gun Club and the National Rifle Association. He was a member of Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Georgia Hamlin, Johnson City; two sons, Stephen Charles Hamlin and William F. Powers, both of Johnson City; one daughter, Mrs. Barbara Hamlin Henry, Whitwell, TN; five grandchildren, Molly Henry, Virginia Henry and Elizabeth Henry, all of Whitwell, and Jason Powers and Eric Powers, both of Jonesborough; two great-grandchildren, Logan Hamilton and Whitwell and Madison Powers, Jonesborough. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 17, 2001, at 2:30 p.m. from the East Chapel of Appalachian Funeral Home, with Rev. Ken Henderlight officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, 1019 East Valley Drive, Bristol, VA. Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. The family will receive friends Saturday from 1-2:30 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel. Those who prefer to make memorial contributions may do so to the Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 1336 Johnson City, TN 37605. Condolences for the family may be e-mailed to APPFH@aol.com. Appalachian Funeral Home, 800 East Watauga Ave., Johnson City, TN, is in charge of the arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 16, 2001
HAMLIN, MICHAEL "MIKE" NGOZI Funeral service for Mr. Michael (Mike) Ngozi Hamlin will be at noon Friday, March 30, 2001, at Lee Street Baptist Church, corner of Mary and Goodson Streets, Bristol, VA, with Pastor Jacqueline P. Oxendine, Minister Carol Keith, Minister Carol Burks, Dr. W. A. Johnson and Pastor Ann Johnson officiating. Honorary pallbearers: all members and coaches associated with soccer teams past and present, all members of the Virginia Department of Construction, Bristol District, James Oxendine, Evandro Valentine and George Washington. Active pallbearers: Don Pender, Ed Wogenhals, Mike Pender, Glen Turner and Larry Peyton. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour. Mr. Hamlin, 46, of Bristol, VA, entered into eternal rest Monday, March 26, 2001. He was the assistant construction engineer for the Bristol District of the Virginia Department of Transportation. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Morning Star Holiness F.B. Church, P. O. Box 261, Bristol, VA 24203. Service for Mr. Michael (Mike) Ngozi Hamlin entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, Inc. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 29, 2001
HAMLIN, MICHAEL NGOZI "MIKE" Funeral services for Mr. Michael (Mike) Ngozi Halim will be at noon Friday, March 30, 2001, at Lee Street Baptist Church, corner of Mary and Goodson Streets, Bristol, VA, with Pastor Jacqueline P. Oxendine, Minister Carol Keith, Minister Carol Burks, Dr. W. A. Johnson and Pastor Ann Johnson officiating. Honorary pallbearers: all members and coaches associated with soccer teams past and present, all members of the Virginia Department of Construction, Bristol District, James Oxendine and Evandro Valente. Active pallbearers: Don Pender, Ed Wogenhals, Mike Pender, Glen Turner, Larry Peyton and George Washington. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour. Mr. Halim, 46, of Bristol, VA, entered into eternal rest Monday, March 26, 2001. He was the assistant construction engineer for the Bristol District of the Virginia Department of Transportation. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Morning Star Holiness F.B.H. Church, P. O. Box 261, Bristol, VA 24203. Service for Mr. Michael (Mike) Ngozi Halim entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, Inc. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 30, 2001
HARLESS, GLADYS LOUISE MADISON, TN -- Gladys Louise Harless, 62, died Thursday, March 1, 2001, at her home. She was born and raised in Washington County, VA. She was the daughter of the late James E. Dove Sr. and was preceded in death by a son, Curtis Wayne Harless. She is survived by her mother, Leola Eileen Dove, Nashville, TN; four daughters, Cynthia Diana Malone, Hartsville, TN, Penny Ann Yearta, Ashland City, TN, Carolyn Renee Page, Ashland City, and Marilyn K. Green, Lebanon, TN; two brothers, James E. Dove and Randall Lee Dove, both of Old Hickory, TN.; one sister, Peggy Crusenberry, Old Hickory; and 10 grandchildren. A graveside service will be held Sunday, March 4, 2001, at 2 p.m. in the Knollkreg Memorial Park. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Family and friends are to assemble at the cemetery before the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Gladys Louise Harless Memorial Fund for Patient Care at the Jordan Center at Clover Bottom Developmental Center, c/o Am South Bank, Old Hickory, TN 37138. Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 3, 2001
HARLESS, GLADYS LOUISE MADISON, TN -- A graveside service for Gladys Louise Harless will be held Sunday, March 4, 2001, at 2 p.m. in Knollkreg Memorial Park. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Family and friends are to assemble at the cemetery before the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Gladys Louise Harless Memorial Fund for Patient Care at the Jordan Center at Clover Bottom Developmental Center, c/o AmSouth Bank, Old Hickory, TN 37138. Mrs. Harless, 62, died Thursday, March 1, 2001, at her home. Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 4, 2001
HARR, ROBERT JACKSON "BOB" Robert Jackson "Bob" Harr, 73, of 900 Southside Ave., Bristol, TN, died on March 14, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. He was the son of the late Robert Lee and Margaret Minnick Harr. He was a retired automotive service manager at Allen Bourne Chevrolet and worked as a driver for Holston Bus Company. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member and elder of Eastern Heights Presbyterian Church. Survivors include: wife, Margaret Louise Bowery Harr; sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Pat Harr of Bristol, VA, and Steve and Brenda Harr of Bristol, TN; brother, Price Ernest Harr of Bristol, TN; sisters, Pauline Patton of Bristol, TN, Lena Vance of Stockbridge, GA, and Elizabeth Bowman of Johnson City, TN; two grandchildren, Gabriel Harr and Angela Cox. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. at Eastern Heights Presbyterian Church with Rev. Rick Light officiating. Interment will follow at Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers include: Brian Addington, Michael Black, Jason Adams, Curtis Rankin, Eddie Minnick, Tony Adams, Donnie Bowery and Billy Hensley. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Session at Eastern Heights Presbyterian Church. Those desiring may make memorials to Eastern Heights Presbyterian Church Property Fund. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Thursday at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 15, 2001
HARR, ROBERT JACKSON "BOB" Funeral services for Robert Jackson "Bob" Harr will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. at Eastern Heights Presbyterian Church with Rev. Rick Light officiating. Interment will follow at Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers include: Brian Addington, Michael Black, Jason Adams, Curtis Rankin, Eddie Minnick, Tony Adams, Donnie Bowery and Billy Hensley. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Session at Eastern Heights Presbyterian Church. Those desiring may make memorials to Eastern Heights Presbyterian Church Property Fund. Mr. Harr, 73, of 900 Southside Ave., Bristol, TN, died on March 14, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 16, 2001
HARRISON, VIRGINIA DARE HAYDEN CHILHOWIE, VA -- Virginia Dare Hayden Harrison, 81, died Tuesday, March 27, 2001, in Bristol, TN. She was a native of Smyth County, VA, and had lived there most of her life, moving to Bristol, TN, three years ago. She was a former member of Chilhowie United Methodist Church and a current member of Steele's Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Bristol, TN. She was preceded in death by her husband, Estel H. Harrison; and one son, Robert H. Harrison. Survivors include two daughters, Sue H. and husband Raymond Totten, Roanoke, VA, and Phyllis H. Burkett, Marion, VA; son Bradley and wife Margaret "M" Harrison, Bristol, TN; one sister, Florence Everhart, Saltville, VA; and one brother-in-law, Calvin Harrison, Bristol, TN. Also surviving are eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, March 30, 2001, in Steele's Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Bristol, TN, with Rev. Gary Addington officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery, Glade Spring, VA. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at the church prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Harrison. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 29, 2001
HARRISON, VIRGINIA DARE HAYDEN CHILHOWIE, VA -- Funeral services for Virginia Dare Hayden Harrison will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, March 30, 2001, in Steele's Creek Missionary Baptist Church, Bristol, Tenn., with Rev. Gary Addington officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery, Glade Spring, VA. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at the church prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905. Mrs. Harrison, 81, died Tuesday, March 27, 2001, in Bristol, TN. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Harrison. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 30, 2001
HAWORTH, JAMES ROBERT "BOB" James Robert "Bob" Haworth, 86, of 1615 Long Crescent Drive, Bristol, VA, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. He was born in Bristol, VA, a son of the late Stella Smith Haworth and Cecil King Haworth. He was a member of Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church and the Henley and Gleaners Sunday school class of the church. He retired from Associated Transport with almost 50 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Marie Haworth; a daughter, Martha H. Crumley of Roanoke; a son, James F. Haworth of Bristol; a granddaughter, Julia L. Crumley of Roanoke; two sisters, Virginia Pratt of Bristol and Claudine Ross of Decatur, GA; one brother, Howard Haworth of Escondido, CA; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon at Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church with Dr. Tony Collins officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tony Mullins, Jack Smith, Kenneth Cole, Curtis Johnson, Randy Hunsucker, Kenny Sauls, Herschel Stevens and Mark Byington. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Sunday at Blevins Funeral Home. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church, 327 Mary St., Bristol, VA 24201 or to Wellmont Hospice, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620. Arrangements especially for Mr. Haworth have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 11, 2001
HAWORTH, JAMES ROBERT "BOB" The funeral service for James Robert "Bob" Haworth will be conducted at 3 o'clock Monday afternoon at Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church with Dr. Tony Collins officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tony Mullins, Jack Smith, Kenneth Cole, Curtis Johnson, Randy Hunsucker, Kenny Sauls, Herschel Stevens and Mark Byington. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church, 327 Mary St., Bristol, VA 24201 or to Wellmont Hospice, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620. Mr. Haworth, 86, of 1615 Long Crescent Drive, Bristol, VA, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. Arrangements especially for Mr. Haworth have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 12, 2001
HENDRICKS, LURA B. Funeral services for Mrs. Lura B. Hendricks will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, April 2, 2001, at New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. W.J. Reid officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Family visitation will be from noon until time of service at the church and at other times at 508 Buchanan St., Bristol, VA. Mrs. Hendricks, of Bristol, VA, died Thursday, March 28, 2001, at the Hospice House. She was a native of Greeneville, TN, and had lived most of her life in the Bristol area. She was a member of New Hope Baptist Church. Survivors: husband, William B. Hendricks of the home; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, Inc. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 31, 2001
HENDRICKS, LURA B. Funeral services for Mrs. Lura B. Hendricks will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, April 2, 2001, at New Hope Baptist Church with Rev. W.J. Reid officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Family visitation will be from noon until time of service at the church and at other times at 508 Buchanan St., Bristol, Va. Mrs. Hendricks, of Bristol, Va., died Thursday, March 28, 2001, at the hospice house. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, Inc. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 1, 2001
HICKS, JAMES W. The committal service and burial for James W. Hicks will be at 10 a.m. Thursday at the graveside in Glenwood Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by VFW Post 6975 Honor Guard. Mr. Hicks, 84, 105 Houston St., Bristol, Tenn., died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2001, at his home. Arrangements especially for Mr. Hicks have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 1, 2001
HILES, WALTER D. Walter D. Hiles, 73, of 1627 Maryland Ave., Bristol, TN, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 21, 2001, at his residence. He was a native of Reynoldsville, PA, and a son of Laura Hamilton Hiles and the late James Hiles. He lived most of his life in the Bristol area and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving in the South Pacific. He was a member of the American Legion Post \145 and retired after many years as a superintendent in the construction industry. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his mother, Laura Hiles Silek of Granite City, IL, he is survived by two daughters, Renee DeCost of Bristol, TN, and Karen Lambert of St. Clair, MO; two sons, Randy Hiles of Bluff City, TN, and Bruce Brooks of Bristol, VA; two sisters; three brothers; 10 grandchildren, Heath Hiles, Alena Hiles Tallman, Brandon Hiles, Casey DeCost, Summer Smith, Joey Lambert, Adrienne Lambert, Sarah Brooks, Rebecca Brooks and Christopher Brooks; two great-grandchildren, Blake Tallman and Hannah Hiles; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, Thomas Brooks. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Friday, March 23rd, at Blevins Funeral Home. Arrangements especially for Mr. Hiles have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 22, 2001
HOLBROOK, VERONICA C. "RONNIE" Veronica C. "Ronnie" Holbrook, 65, of 601 Garden lane, Bristol, VA, went to be with the Lord, Monday, March 12, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. A native of Coeburn, VA, she had lived in the Bristol area for the past 20 years and was the daughter of the late Paul Reedy. She was a homemaker and a very active member of the First Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include: husband, Noah B. Holbrook; three daughters, Joyce McAllister, Springfield, TN, Gayla Court, Bristol, TN, and Lisa Wheeler, Chattanooga, TN; three loving sons-in-law, Mike McAllister, Bill Court and Jan Wheeler; grandchildren- five precious buddies, Joshua, Jason, Derek, Trevor and Todd; mother, Pauline Crusenberry, Bristol, VA; three sisters, Mary Ann Thoreson, Mesa, AZ, Nancy Kegley, Bristol, VA, and Linda Potter, Bristol, VA; and brother, Michael Reedy, Cairo, Egypt. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Darrell Pickel officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 13, 2001
HOLBROOK, VERONICA C. "RONNIE" Funeral services for Veronica C. "Ronnie" Holbrook will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Darrell Pickel officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Mrs. Holbrook, 65, of 601 Garden Lane, Bristol, VA, went to be with the Lord, Monday, March 12, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 14, 2001
HUMPHREYS, HELEN HENRY Mrs. Helen Henry Humphreys, 93, of 1 Liberty Place, Bristol, VA, died Tuesday, March 6, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Humphreys was a native of Sullivan County, TN, and a graduate of Bluff City High School and ETSC. She was a teacher in the Sullivan County School System, having taught at Blountville Elementary School for many years. She was a member of the Bluff City United Methodist Church and had attended the Blountville United Methodist Church for more than 60 years. She is survived by the following nieces: Marianne Racker of Orlando, FL, Nancy B. Dudney of Raleigh, NC, Mary Ann Wininger of Blountville, TN, and Helen H. Aman of Raleigh, NC; and nephews, James B. Newman of Durham, NC, William W. (Bill) Akard of Blountville, Joe Mike Akard of Blountville, Ron Akard of Kingsport and Lawrence Garland of Blountville. Also surviving are several great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at the Akard Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. John Anderson and the Rev. Robert Countiss officiating. Pallbearers will be her great-nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Myrtle Martin Sunday School Class and the Weslyan Sunday School Class.. Burial will follow in the Blountville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday night at the Akard Funeral Home. Condolences may also be sent to the family at akardfh@3wave.com. The family requests those desiring may make memorials to Blountville United Methodist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 86, Blountville, TN 37617. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Humphreys. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 8, 2001 2001
HUMPHREYS, HELEN HENRY Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Henry Humphreys will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Anderson and Rev. Robert Countiss officiating. Pallbearers will be her great-nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Myrtle Martin Sunday School Class and the Weslyan Sunday School Class.. Burial will follow in Blountville Cemetery. Condolences may also be sent to the family at akardfh@3 wave.com. The family requests those desiring may make memorials to Blountville United Methodist Church Building Fund, P. O. Box 86, Blountville, TN 37617. Mrs. Humphreys, 93, of 1 Liberty Place, Bristol, Va., died Tuesday, March 6, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Humphreys. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 9, 2001
HUST, DON Don Hust, 55, of Bristol, TN, died Thursday, March 29, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Pamela McKinney Hust; one daughter, Mary Neel Hust, Knoxville, TN; and two sons, Jim Hust and Donald Albert Hust Jr., both of Knoxville. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews and special cousins. A Funeral Mass will be conducted at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 1, 2001, in St. Anne's Catholic Church with Rev. Thomas Ianucci and Rev. Mr. Harry Hall officiating. Burial will be in Strawberry Plains Cemetery, Strawberry Plains, TN. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Saturday at the home, 1000 Georgia Ave., Bristol, TN. There will be no viewing or visitation at the funeral home. It is the family's personal request that, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Anne's Catholic Church Building Fund, 350 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA, or to charity of choice. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Hust. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 30, 2001
HUST, DON A Funeral Mass for Don Hust will be conducted at 5 p.m. Sunday, April 1, 2001, in St. Anne's Catholic Church with Rev. Thomas Ianucci and Rev. Mr. Harry Hall officiating. Burial will be in Strawberry Plains Cemetery, Strawberry Plains, Tenn. There will be no viewing or visitation at the funeral home. It is the family's personal request that, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. Anne's Catholic Church Building Fund, 350 Euclid Ave., Bristol, Va., or to charity of choice. Mr. Hust, 55, of Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, March 29, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. E-mail condolences for the family may be sent to akardfh@3wave.com. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Hust. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 1, 2001
INGE, THELMA ELIZABETH ARROWOOD LYNCHBURG, VA -- Thelma Elizabeth Arrowood Inge, 92, died Saturday, March 24, 2001, at Grace Lodge. She was born in Sullivan County and was a daughter of the late William Jerome and Dorcas Amanda Swiney Rogers. She lived most of her life in the Bristol area before moving to Lynchburg. She was a member of Campbell Avenue Baptist Church in Lynchburg. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Andrew B. Arrowood and Curtis T. Inge. Mrs. Inge is survived by two daughters, Lawana Smith of Bristol, TN, and Betty Figueroa of Los Angeles, CA; two sons, Butch Arrowood of Lynchburg and Buddy Arrowood of Harriman, TN; stepdaughter, Dot Auther, and stepson, Billy Inge, both of Lynchburg; 10 grandchildren; and 15 great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be conducted at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum in Glenwood Cemetery at the graveside in Glenwood Cemetery with Rev. Cass Farrior officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Inge have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 25, 2001
INGE, THELMA ELIZABETH ARROWOOD LYNCHBURG, VA -- The funeral service for Thelma Elizabeth Arrowood Inge will be conducted at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum in Glenwood Cemetery with Rev. Cass Farrior officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Mrs. Inge, 92, died Saturday, March 24, 2001, at Grace Lodge. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Inge have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail at ocookfh@preferred.com. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 26, 2001
JACKSON, JAMES BEECHER ABINGDON, VA -- Mr. James Beecher Jackson, 81, formerly of Honaker and Abingdon, and later residing at Outlook Pointe, Bristol, TN, passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2001, in Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, TN. Born May 5, 1919, in Russell County, VA, he was the son of the late George Cowan and Eliza Presley Jackson of Honaker. He was a 1937 graduate of Honaker High School. He attended the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech. He had worked at the Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company. He served in the United States Navy during World War II, assigned to the USS Krishna RL 38. After World War II, he returned to Honaker to work as an automobile mechanic. He later started a teaching career as a vocational welding instructor at Russell County Vocational School in Lebanon, VA. He retired from the Russell County School System in 1984. He was of the Baptist faith. He was a member of the Pruner Masonic Lodge AF&AM of Honaker, the Royal Arch Commandary of Castlewood, VA, and the Kazim Temple of Roanoke, VA. He was instrumental in forming and serving in various offices in the Tri-City Nu-Voice Club for Laryngectomees. He was active in the American Cancer Society, serving on the steering committee of the Virginia Division of Laryngectomees. He received the Laryngectomee of the Year Award in 1994. He was a member of the VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975 of Bristol, TN. He was an avid reader and artist. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his devoted wife, Katherine Combs Jackson. Survivors include two sons, Dwight Morgan Jackson of Honaker, and William Andrew (Andy) Jackson and his wife, Kaye, of Bristol, VA; one brother, Harry Cowan Jackson of Honaker; four sisters, Nora B. Clevinger of Maxie, VA, Kelsie Marie Fletcher of Bristol, VA, Helen S. Fuller of Abingdon and Jo M. Sword of Knoxville, TN; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services for Mr. James Beecher Jackson will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, Va., with Rev. Clyde Lambert, Rev. Roby Fuller, Rev. Wade Taylor and Barry Taylor officiating. Pallbearers will be Barry Taylor, Mickey Hoge, Larry Cook, Benny Chafin, David Fuller, Foster Fuller, Richard Jackson and Gary Musick. Honorary pallbearers will be former students and retirees of the Russell County Vocational School. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Honaker Friends of the Library, Box 2154, Honaker, VA 24260. Interment will follow in Russell Memorial Cemetery at Lebanon, VA. Military graveside honors will be conducted by Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975 of Bristol, TN. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 30, 2001
JENKINS, KENNETH H. SHADY VALLEY, TN. -- Mr. Kenneth H. Jenkins, 38, of 219 Roy Neely Road, passed away Friday, March 23, 2001, at his residence. He was a native of Carter County, Tenn., a son of the late Bill Joe Jenkins, a member of Crandull Church of Christ and a logger. Survivors include his wife, Hope Wallace Jenkins, Shady Valley; mother, Emma T. Weaver, Damascus, Va.; three brothers, Billy and Bryan Jenkins, both of Shady Valley, and Jeffery Jenkins, Damascus; one sister, Angela Fritz, Damascus; and grandmother, Carrie Rash, Damascus. He is also survived by four nieces and two nephews. Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, March 29, 2001, at the Scott-Wood Cemetery in Shady Valley. Officiating will be Rev. Roger Boyer. Pallbearers will be: Gary Maines, John Robinson, Jeff Blevins, Gerald Campbell, Robert Doss and Charles Wallace. Henson Funeral Home, 1141 Cold Springs Road, Mountain City, Tenn., is in charge. www.Funeral-Plans//Henson. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 28, 2001
JONES, TRESSIE YVONNE Mrs. Tressie Yvonne Jones, 68, of 27 Buchanan St., Bristol, VA, died Wednesday, March 14, at Wellmont Hospice House. She was a native of Faraday, WV, and had made her home in Bristol since 1956. She was a graduate of Excelsor High School in Faraday and a member of Lee Street Baptist Church. She was retired from Electrolux. Survivors: son, Oakley Clay, Bristol, VA; granddaughters, Brianna Clay and Alycia Clay, both of Bristol, VA; sister: Mrs. Luquita C. Brown, Bristol, VA; several nephews and nieces; and several great-nephews and great-nieces. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday at Lee Street Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. W. A. Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from noon Saturday until time of service at the church and at other times at the home, 27 Buchanan Street. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Jones have been made through Robinson Mortuary, Inc. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 16, 2001
JONES, TRESSIE YVONNE Funeral services for Mrs. Tressie Yvonne Jones will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday at Lee Street Baptist Church with Rev. Dr. W. A. Johnson officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from noon Saturday until time of service at the church and at other times at the home, 27 Buchanan Street. Mrs. Jones, 68, of 27 Buchanan St., Bristol, VA, died Wednesday, March 14, at Wellmont Hospice House. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Jones have been made through Robinson Mortuary, Inc. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 17, 2001
KEELING, ROBERT HENRY Robert Henry Keeling, 79, a resident of Cambridge House, died Saturday, March 24, 2001, in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. A native of Washington County, VA, and a lifelong resident of Bristol, he was the son of the late Robert and Chameline Oaks Keeling. He was an employee of Thrifty Market, a U.S. veteran, serving during World War II, and was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Lee Keeling, and a sister, Lula Hicks. Survivors include: brother, Edward C. Keeling of Bristol, TN; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Leginia Carrier, D.H.S., Janet Barker, and Velma and the staff of Cambridge House. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, March 26, 2001, in the Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. E.W. Ely officiating. Burial will follow in the Glenwood Cemetery. The body will lie in state from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday before the chapel service at the Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel. Weaver Funeral home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 25, 2001
KEELING, ROBERT HENRY Funeral services for Robert Henry Keeling will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, March 26, 2001, in Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel with Minister Jack Stevens officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. The body will lie in state from 1 to 2 p.m. Monday before the chapel service at Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel. Mr. Keeling, 79, a resident of Cambridge House, died Saturday, March 24, 2001, in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 26, 2001
KEGLEY, ELLA FAY EADS BLOUNTVILLE, TN -- Ella Fay Eads Kegley, 63, went to be with her husband in Heaven on March 5, 2001. She was born in Blountville and lived all her life in the Blountville and Bristol areas. She was a daughter of Mary C. Eads and the late Frank Eads. She was the owner of Kegley Upholstery. She was a member of Gateway Baptist Church and preceded in death by her husband, Mack Kegley. Besides her mother, she is survived by: daughter, Julia Kegley Maxfield and husband, Tim Maxfield of Bluff City, TN; son, Michael Kegley and wife, Robin Kegley, Bristol, TN; three sisters, Marie DeSordi, Nan Eades and Aileen Sells, all of Bristol; four brothers, Charles Eads and Dallas Eads, both of Bristol, TN, and Ervin Eads and Kyle Eads, both of Bluff City; grandsons, David Maxfield, Brad Kegley, Matthew Kegley and Peyton Kegley; a number of nieces and nephews; several aunts and uncles; and a special friend, Eula Morris. Funeral services will be conducted 8 p.m. Saturday, March 10, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Shinault and Rev. Cecil T. Comer officiating. A committal service will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Sugar Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Keith Eads, Ralph Phillips, Tommy Sells, Phillip Eades, Tim Smith, David Adams, Kevin Wright and Jimmy Couch. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 10, 2001
KEGLEY, ELLA FAY EADS BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. -- A committal service for Ella Fay Eads Kegley will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Sugar Grove Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Keith Eads, Ralph Phillips, Tommy Sells, Phillip Eades, Tim Smith, David Adams, Kevin Wright and Jimmy Couch. Mrs. Kegley, 63, went to be with her husband in Heaven on March 5, 2001. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 11, 2001
KELLY, THELMA WADDELL The funeral service for Thelma Waddell Kelly will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, March 12, in the chapel of State Street United Methodist Church with Rev. Fred Dearing officiating. The interment will follow in Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery in Wytheville, VA. The family will receive friends from 10-10:50 a.m. Monday in the church parlor prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to State Street Untied Methodist Church Memorial Fund or to Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Building Fund. Mrs. Kelly, of Bristol, VA, died Tuesday, March 6, 2001, in Wytheville. Her childhood was spent in Wytheville, where she attended George Wythe High School. She later received her teaching certificate from Radford College. Before her marriage to James S. Kelly, she taught school in Wythe County and at the Council Mission School. She moved to Bristol in 1928 with her husband and enjoyed the majority of her 96 years in this community. In Bristol, she was active in the Democratic Party, assisted in the establishment of the local health department and occasionally worked as a substitute teacher. During the early years of World War II, she was the dietitian at Kings Mountain Hospital. She will best be remembered as the long-time secretary of the local draft board and thoughtful counselor to the many young men who came to her office. Her life was centered in her family, her home and her church. She was a former chairman of the Altar Flowers Committee and was the oldest member of the Fidelis Sunday school class of State Street United Methodist Church. She was a charter member of the Gibbon Study Club, a founding member of the Bristol League of Women Voters and, in earlier years, was an active participant in several musical groups. Mrs. Kelly is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, James and Beverly Kelly of Williamsburg, VA, her sister, Billie Huddle of Wytheville; her sister-in-law, Willie Kelly of Bristol and Roanoke, VA; two granddaughters, Sharra Kelly of Norfolk, VA., and Beverly Alksninis of Coupeville, Wash.; and great-grandchildren, Christopher and William Dugan of Norfolk, and Kelly Alksninis of Coupeville. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Kelly have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 10, 2001
KELLY, THELMA WADDELL The funeral service for Thelma Waddell Kelly will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, March 12, in the chapel of State Street United Methodist Church with Rev. Fred Dearing officiating. The interment will follow in Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery in Wytheville, VA. The family will receive friends from 10-10:50 a.m. Monday in the church parlor prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to State Street Untied Methodist Church Memorial Fund or to Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church Building Fund. Mrs. Kelly, of Bristol, VA, died Tuesday, March 6, 2001, in Wytheville. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Kelly have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 11, 2001
KENNEDY, HUBERT IRA Hubert Ira Kennedy, 69, of 12439 Reedy Creek Road, Bristol, Va., passed away Tuesday, March 27, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Russell County, Va., the son of the late Elmer J. and Fannie D. Sluss Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy is survived by his wife, Lillian J. Kennedy; his daughter, Reva Jeanette Mann of Bristol, Va.; his son, Gary Kennedy of Bristol, Va.; three sisters, Marie McReynolds of Abingdon, Va., Ethel Adkins of Bristol, Va., and Pauline Dingus of Abingdon; a brother, Paul Kennedy of Bristol, Va.; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted in Castlewood Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, March 29, 2001, at 2 p.m. with Rev. Paul Stanley officiating. Interment will follow in Temple Hill Memorial Park with grandsons and nephews serving as pallbearers. The family will receive friends in Castlewood Funeral Home on Wednesday, March 28, 2001, from 6 to 9 p.m. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 28, 2001
KEYSER, MARGARET E. DAYTON, OH-- Margaret E. Keyser, 90, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2001, at Heartland of Oakridge. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis H. Keyser Jr.; parents, Samuel and Mary Harley of Bristol, TN; sister, Sue; and brothers, Charles, Paul and Jessie. She is survived by stepson, Lewis Keyser and wife Marilyn of Dayton; step-grandchildren, Linda Wokoun and Gary Keyser; sisters, Ruth Slaughter and Florene Peters of Bristol, Tn; and numerous nieces and nephews. Family graveside memorial services will be at David's Cemetery, Dayton, Ohio. Reverend David Bickett of Fairmont Presbyterian Church will officiate. Arrangements in care of Newcomer-Barclay Funeral Home of Kettering, Ohio. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 8, 2001
KITZMILLER, CHARLES D. "BUCK" KINGSPORT, TN -- Charles D. (Buck) Kitzmiller, 73, of 664 Pitt Road, went peacefully to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 25, 2001, at his residence after a lengthy illness. Buck was born in Sullivan County, June 10, 1927, to the late Aed and Chessie (McCray) Kitzmiller, and in 1949, he married Laura Anabell Shipley. Buck retired from Holston Defense in 1982. He was a member of Beulah Baptist Church, Holston Masonic Lodge 559 of Blountville and Blountville OES 419. Other than his parents, Buck was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry and Dick Kitzmiller; and two sisters, Virginia Trusley and Ann Rupe. Buck is survived by his wife of 52 years, Anabell Shipley Kitzmiller of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cynthia and Perry King of Culpeper, Virginia, and Jennifer "Jinks" and Wayne Olinger of Kingsport; grandchildren, Mike and Teresa King, Brad and Kristi King, Jeremy King, Rachel Olinger and Josh Olinger; great-grandchildren, Haley, Matt, Andy and Sadie King; sisters and brothers-in-law, Sue Arnold, Lloyd and Ruth Booher, Ruby Kitzmiller, Joe and Shirley Shipley, and Jack and Sue Shipley. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at East Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Beulah Baptist Church with Reverend Al South officiating and burial will follow in Beulah Community Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Perry King and Wayne Olinger (sons-in-law), and Mike, Brad and Jeremy King and Josh Olinger (grandsons). Honorary pallbearers will be nephews. The family requests that memorials may be given to Pyle Cemetery Association, c/o Elizabeth Collins, 1800 Stafford Road, Kingsport, TN 37664 or to Beulah Baptist Church, Van Fund, 491 Beulah Road, Kingsport, TN 37663. East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Kitzmiller family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 27, 2001
KITZMILLER, CHARLES D. "BUCK" KINGSPORT, TN -- Funeral services for Charles D. (Buck) Kitzmiller will be 2 p.m. Wednesday at Beulah Baptist Church with Reverend Al South officiating, and burial will follow in Beulah Community Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Perry King and Wayne Olinger (sons-in-law), and Mike, Brad and Jeremy King and Josh Olinger (grandsons). Honorary pallbearers will be nephews. The family requests that memorials may be given to Pyle Cemetery Association, c/o Elizabeth Collins, 1800 Stafford Road, Kingsport, TN 37664 or to Beulah Baptist Church, Van Fund, 491 Beulah Road, Kingsport, TN 37663. Mr. Kitzmiller, 73, of 664 Pitt Road, went peacefully to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 25, 2001, at his residence after a lengthy illness. East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Kitzmiller family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 28, 2001
LEONARD, PATSY GAIL ROGERS Patsy Gail Rogers Leonard, 49, 1804 Carolina Ave., Bristol, TN, was called on by the Lord, Monday, March 26, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Neil and Sophia Eldridge Rogers and a member of Valley Pike Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Opal Michales and Pansy Rogers; and a brother, Homer Rogers. Survivors include her husband, George W. Leonard; sons, Kevin D. Leonard and Gregory J. Leonard, both of Bristol, TN; daughter-in-law, Lisa Leonard, Bristol, TN; sister, Phyllis Hartley, Bristol, TN; and brothers, Bill Rogers, Reidsville, NC, and Ralph Rogers, Doug Rogers, Cotton Rogers and Fred Rogers, all of Bristol, TN. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Ed Crook officiating, assisted by Rev. Gary Rowlette and Dr. Bill Goforth. Burial will follow in Rooty Branch Cemetery. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home and other times at the home of Kevin Leonard, 21 Crown Circle, Bristol, Tenn. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 28, 2001
LEONARD, PATSY GAIL ROGERS Funeral services for Patsy Gail Rogers Leonard will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Ed Crook officiating, assisted by Rev. Gary Rowlette and Dr. Bill Goforth. Burial will follow in Rooty Branch Cemetery. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. Leonard, 49, 1804 Carolina Ave., Bristol, TN, was called on by the Lord, Monday, March 26, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 29, 2001
LONG, LEONARD LEON Funeral services for Leonard Leon Long will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2001, in Crossroads Baptist Church with Pastor Donnie Shaffer officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Robert Rose, Mark Rose, Troy Rose, Dennis Long, Cliff Perry and Mike Cox. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Crossroads Baptist Church. Military honors will be conducted by the Patton Crosswhite VFW Post 6975 of Bristol. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Weaver Funeral Home. Mr. Long, 73, of 305 Locust Hill Lane, Bristol, TN, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, March 11, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. A native of Inman, VA, and son of the late Fritz Henry Long and Gertrude Marie Hickman Long, he moved from Appalachia in 1947 to Bristol. He was a former employee of Burlington Mills and of Westinghouse where he retired May of 1996 with 13 years of service. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving during World War II and a member of Crossroads Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elizabeth Jeanette Nichols and second wife, Colena Pearl Long. Survivors include: two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda Sue and Fred Perry and Shirley Anne and J.W. Cox; two brothers, Robert W. "Bob" Long and Billy Eugene Long; three granddaughters, Elizabeth Anne Rhymer, Kimberly Dawn McCoy and Ellen Jeanette Perry; two grandsons, Mike Cox and Cliff Perry; great-grandson, Daniel Rhymer; and special friend, Maude Boone. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 13, 2001
LOVE, TIMOTHY EUGENE "TIM" Timothy Eugene "Tim" Love, 49, of 358 Henson Lane, Bristol, TN, died Monday, March 19, 2001, in Johnson City Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and a truck driver with MDS Trucking. He was preceded in death by his mother, Irene Price Love. Survivors include: wife, Brenda Fritts Love; stepdaughter, Jennifer Wright; stepson, Frankie Wright; granddaughter, Courtney Wright; daughter-in-law, Lynn Wright; father, Richard E. Love; two brothers, Bob Love, Morristown, TN, and Mike Love, Knoxville, TN; and niece, Michelle Love. There will be no funeral service and by the wishes of Tim Love, his body will be cremated. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 20, 2001
LOVEGROVE, DORTHA "DOT" Funeral services for Dortha (Dot) Lovegrove will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 7, 2001, in the Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Fleenor officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 8, 2001, in the Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday prior to the service at the funeral home. Mrs. Lovegrove, 79, of Bristol, Tenn., died Monday, March 5, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Lovegrove was a long-time resident of Bristol and a retired employee of Burlington Industries with over 30 years of service. She is preceded in death by her husband, Albert (Pete) Lester Lovegrove. She was a member of Anderson Street United Methodist Church and was a loving MaMa and MaMaw. Survivors include one son, Larry Lovegrove of Bristol, TN; four daughters, Linda Hall of Bristol, VA, and Sandra Leonard, Pam Cantrell and Teresa Moore, all of Bristol, TN; two sisters, Sarah Welch of Pulaski, VA, and Joe Crigger of Knoxville, TN; three brothers, Jack Kennedy, Sam Kennedy and Leonard Kennedy, all of Knoxville, TN. Also surviving are 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@3wave.com. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Lovegrove. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 7, 2001
LOVEGROVE, DORTHA "DOT" Graveside services for Dortha (Dot) Lovegrove will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 8, 2001, in the Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Lovegrove, 79, of Bristol, TN., died Monday, March 5, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@3wave.com. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Lovegrove. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 8, 2001 2001
MALONE, AZELLA HAMILTON PINEY FLATS, TN -- Azella Hamilton Malone, 86, died March 17, 2001, at Asbury Center in Johnson City, TN. A daughter of the late Arthur B. and Nettie Miller Hamilton, she was a native of Bluff City, TN, but had lived most of her life in Piney Flats. She attended East Tennessee State University. She retired in 1976 from her position as a United States Postal Clerk in Piney Flats and was a member of the Retired Federal Employees 324. She was an active member of Piney Flats United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School for many years and was a member of the United Methodist Women. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, G. Ivan Malone; two daughters, Judy Price of Mt. Juliet, TN, and Ann Tipton of Piney Flats; a son, Glenn Malone of Knoxville; four sisters, Katherine Blevins of Oviedo, FL, Dorothy Honaker of Johnson City, Mary Nell Stewart of Bluff City and Angaline Cummins of Bristol, VA; two brothers, Floyd M. Hamilton of Piney Flats and Bill Hamilton of Bluff City; four grandchildren, Kent J. Price of Toledo, OH, Mark L. Price of Shanghai, China, and Kimberly and Ashley Tipton, both of Piney Flats; and one great-grandchild, Elizabeth Price. The funeral service will be conducted at 8 o'clock Monday evening in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mack Houston and Rev. Carol Wilson officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:45 p.m. Monday evening prior to the service. The committal service and burial will be conducted at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning at Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Sam O'Dell, Keith Price, Wayne Snodgrass, Bill Hodge, Paul Frye, Lewis Cross, Dell Gates and Ed Torbett. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Piney Flats United Methodist Church, 225 Methodist Church Road, Piney Flats, TN 37686, or to the Northeast Tennessee Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, 207 North Boone St., Suite 1500, Johnson City, TN 37604. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Malone have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent via e-mail to ocookfh@preferred.com. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 19, 2001
MALONE, AZELLE HAMILTON PINEY FLATS, TN -- The committal service and burial for Azelle Hamilton Malone will be conducted at 11 o'clock Tuesday morning at Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Sam O'Dell, Keith Price, Wayne Snodgrass, Bill Hodge, Paul Frye, Lewis Cross, Dell Gates and Ed Torbett. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Piney Flats United Methodist Church, 225 Methodist Church Road, Piney Flats, TN 37686, or to the Northeast Tennessee Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, 207 North Boone St., Suite 1500, Johnson City, TN 37604. Mrs. Malone, 86, died March 17, 2001, at Asbury Center in Johnson City, TN. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Malone have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent via e-mail to ocookfh@preferred.com. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 20, 2001
MALONE, DAVID LYNN BLOUNTVILLE, TN -- David Lynn Malone, 48, went to be with the Lord on March 18, 2001, after a long battle with Lou Gehrig's disease. He was born in Bristol, VA, a son of Howard L. and Ruth Crowe Malone. He was owner and proprietor of Malone Farm Greenhouse. David was a member of Blountville United Methodist Church and a former member of Hulls Chapel United Methodist Church. He was a past president and current member at the Farmers Association for Retail Marketers. He was a graduate of both Hiwassee College and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Survivors include his wife, Carol R. Malone; a daughter, Hannah R. Malone of the home; two sons, Walter T. Malone and Zane D. Malone, both of the home; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Howard L. and Ruth Crowe Malone of Blountville; two sisters, Mary E. Thomas of Spartanburg, SC, and Sara M. Cassidy of Blountville; four nieces; and one nephew. The funeral service will be conducted at 8 o'clock Tuesday evening in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Anderson officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:45 p.m. prior to the service Tuesday evening. The committal service and burial will be conducted at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning at Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Terry Lane, Bob Gross, Barry King, David B. Doan II, Gary Cross and Jack Walling Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Gross, J.C. Akard, Earl Feathers, Ray Cross and Jerry Dameron. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Blountville United Methodist Church at 3390 Highway 196, Blountville, TN 37617, or to Hulls Chapel United Methodist Church. Arrangements especially for Mr. Malone have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 19, 2001
MALONE, DAVID LYNN BLOUNTVILLE, TN -- The committal service and burial for David Lynn Malone will be conducted at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning at Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Terry Lane, Bob Gross, Barry King, David B. Doan II, Gary Cross and Jack Walling Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Gross, J.C. Akard, Earl Feathers, Ray Cross and Jerry Dameron. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Blountville United Methodist Church at 3390 Highway 196, Blountville, TN 37617, or to Hulls Chapel United Methodist Church. Mr. Malone, 48, went to be with the Lord on March 18, 2001, after a long battle with Lou Gehrig's disease. Arrangements especially for Mr. Malone have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 21, 2001
MASSEY, ROBERT "UNCLE BOB" BLOUNTVILLE, TN. -- Mr. Robert (Uncle Bob) Massey, 87, of 141 Franklin Drive, passed away Friday, March 2, 2001, at the Greystone Health Care Center after a period of declining health. Bob was born in Blountville on Aug. 2,. 1913, to the late William David (Bill) and Emma Rachel (Rogers) Massey; he was married to the late Francis Lucille Glover Massey. Bob was a veteran of World War II, serving with the U.S. Navy on the USS Hopkins. He retired from Mason Dixon Trucking after 35 years of service. Bob was a member of the Blountville Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his brother, Ralph Massey, and sister-in-law, Edith Massey, of Blountville; several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and nephews, great-great-nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Calling hours will be 6-8 p.m. Saturday at the Blountville Funeral Home. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Blountville Presbyterian Church with the Reverend John Everett officiating and burial will follow in the Blountville Cemetery with full military honors conducted by the American Legion Hammond Post 3 of Kingsport. Pallbearers will be Jim Long, Ralph Barr, Herman Harr, Bobby Balthis, Bill Hicks and John Taylor. Honorary pallbearers will be Vincent Baker, Ed McNew and the man of the Prayer Breakfast group of the Blountville Presbyterian Church. Blountville Funeral Home is serving the Massey family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 3, 2001
McCORD, LEE HORN BLUFF CITY, TN -- The funeral service for Laurie Lee Horn McCord will be conducted at 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon in First Christian Church in Bluff City with Pastor Richard Kirkland officiating. Burial will follow in Sunrise Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dennis Milhorn, Steve Moore, Steve Lahr, Ben McCord, Ryan Horn and Justin Horn. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send memorial contributions to First Christian Church Music Memorial Fund, P. O. Box 217, Bluff City, TN 37618. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Thursday prior to the service at the church. Mrs. McCord, 45, went to be with the Lord Monday, March 19, 2001, at her residence. She was born in Nashville, TN, and moved to Bluff City in 1986 and was the office manager of McCord Optical of Bristol. She was a member of First Christian Church of Bluff City that she loved so dearly. Survivors include her husband, Mark McCord; one daughter, Kristen Gray of Bluff City; one son, Collin McCord of Bluff City; her mother, Corrine Williford of Sunnyvale, CA; her father and stepmother, Ron and Barbara Horn of Orange Park, FL; one brother, Dale Horn and wife Judy of Jonesborough, TN; her mother and father-in-law, Daphne and Jim McCord of Bluff City; several nieces and nephews; aunts and uncles; and many special family members and friends. The family wishes to thank the doctors and nurses in Hospice Care for their support and care during the illness. Arrangements especially for Mrs. McCord have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 21, 2001
McCORD, LEE HORN BLUFF CITY, TN -- The funeral service for Laurie Lee Horn McCord will be conducted at 1 o'clock Thursday afternoon in First Christian Church in Bluff City with Pastor Richard Kirkland officiating. Burial will follow in Sunrise Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Dennis Milhorn, Steve Moore, Steve Lahr, Ben McCord, Ryan Horn and Justin Horn. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send memorial contributions to First Christian Church Music Memorial Fund, P. O. Box 217, Bluff City, TN 37618. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Thursday prior to the service at the church. Mrs. McCord, 45, went to be with the Lord Monday, March 19, 2001, at her residence. Arrangements especially for Mrs. McCord have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 22, 2001
McCRORY, LARRY Larry McCrory, 57, of Bristol, TN, died Thursday, March 15, 2001, at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN. He was born in Mobile, AL, a son of the late Otis McCrory and Martha Ann Furr. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, having served as a telegraph and typewriter operator in Vietnam, where he received the National Defense Service Medal and the Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal. He was a former employee of Brock Service Company. He was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Miller of Louisiana. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Marie McCrory; two daughters, Mandy Feathers and her husband Keith Feathers of Bristol, TN, and Dody Hampton and her husband John Hampton of Flat Rock, NC; a son, Paul Miller and his wife, Susan Miller of Arizona; a sister, Pam Johnson of Mobile; eight grandchildren, Justin Feathers, Gabby Feathers, Gage Hampton, Kendal Hampton, Ireland Hampton, Kristin Miller, Karen Miller and Lawayne Miller; and several nieces and nephews. A Celebration of Life will be conducted at 6 o'clock Sunday evening at the home of Mandy Feathers at 205 Blueridge Drive, Bristol, TN, with Larry Williams officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 until 6 p.m. Sunday at Mrs. Feather's home prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Salvation Army, 137 Edgemont Ave., Bristol, TN 37620. The family would like to express a special thanks to Doctors Brandon, Hope and Robinson and CCU nurse Sue Morgan for their special care and support. Arrangements especially for Mr. McCrory have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 17, 2001
McCRORY, LARRY A Celebration of Life for Larry McCrory will be conducted at 6 o'clock Sunday evening at the home of Mandy Feathers at 205 Blueridge Drive, Bristol, TN, with Larry Williams officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 until 6 p.m. Sunday at Mrs. Feather's home prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Salvation Army, 137 Edgemont Ave., Bristol, TN 37620. Mr. McCrory, 57, of Bristol, TN, died Thursday, March 15, 2001, at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, TN. Arrangements especially for Mr. McCrory have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 18, 2001
McDAVID, VIOLA BELLE TRIVETT GATE CITY, VA -- Viola Belle Trivett McDavid, 94, of Route 1, passed away Tuesday, March 20, 2001, at her residence. Born in Bristol, VA, on Feb. 10, 1907, she was the daughter of the late Oscar and Martha Rutter Trivett. She was a homemaker. Mrs. McDavid was a member of Manville Holiness Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two daughters, Margaret Tipton and Dorothy Doran; and two sons, Don McDavid and Raymond McDavid. Surviving are her husband, Farley McDavid Sr., Gate City; daughters, Mabel Calhoun, Kingsport, Nina Bise, Church Hill, TN; Elizabeth Peters and Glenna Blankenbecler, both of Gate City; sons, Farley McDavid Jr., Mount Airy, MD, and Harold McDavid, Johnson City, TN; sister, Mildred Livingston, Bristol, VA; brothers, Fred Trivett and Junior Trivett, both of Bristol, VA; and several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Calling hours are 6-8 p.m. Thursday, March 22, 2001, at Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, VA, and any time at the residence. Funeral services will be conducted at the funeral home chapel at 8 p.m. with Pastor Buford Blankenbecler and Rev. Kenneth Gillenwater officiating. Music will be provided by Kim and Ronnie Absher. Graveside services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Adams Cemetery (Copper Ridge). Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. The family will meet at the funeral home at 10 a.m. to go in procession to the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Scott County Life Saving Crew or Adams Cemetery Fund, c/o Dwayne Peters, Route 7, Box 6485, Gate City, VA 24251. Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 22, 2001
McDOWELL, JOSEPH F. Joseph F. McDowell, 67, of Bristol, TN, and formerly of Daybrook, died Thursday evening, March 1, 2001, at his residence. He was born Jan, 2, 1934, at Fairmont, a son of the late Joseph F. and Effie Harrington McDowell. He is survived by his wife, Linda Taylor McDowell of Bristol, TN; eight children, Joseph F. McDowell Jr. of Lumberport, WV, Cynthia Sheets of Fairmont, WV, Beverly Shaffer of Pennsylvania, Robert Thomas McDowell of Bristol, TN, Brenda McDowell of Colorado, Michael J. Taylor of Shinnston, WV, and Joshua David Taylor and Chad Allen McDowell, both of Bristol, TN; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Kenneth McDowell of Fairmont. Mr. McDowell served in the U.S. Navy, SeaBees during the Korean conflict. After the service, he worked for General Motors Corp. in Ohio where he worked for 20 years. He opened an auto repair shop in Shinnston in 1972 and operated it until 1982, when he moved to Bristol, TN. At Bristol, he was employed for Firestone as a service manager until 1985 when he opened his own business called, "Joe's Service Center." He along with his longtime business associate, Danny O'Dell of Bristol, operated this business for the past 16 years. Friends will be received at Harmer Funeral Home, Shinnston, from 3-5 and 7-9 p.m. Sunday. A funeral service will be at the funeral home at 1 p.m. Monday. Interment will follow at the Lion's Club Cemetery, Lumberport. Harmer Funeral Home of Shinnston is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 4, 2001
McKINNEY, VIRGINIA WAYCASTER BLOUNTVILLE, TN -- Virginia Waycaster McKinney, 79, 129 Highland Drive, died Tuesday, March 13, 2001, at her residence after a lengthy illness. Mrs. McKinney was born in Washington County, VA, and was a resident of Blountville most of her life. She was a member of Gunnings Baptist Church. Mrs. McKinney was a loving mother and grandmother. She was loved by all who knew her and will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bynum McKinney; two sons, Alvin McKinney and Paul McKinney; one daughter, Wanda Bostic; and three brothers. Surviving are four daughters, Helen Davis, Blountville, Linda Martin and husband, Larry, Kingsport, Debra Neal and husband, Danny, Blountville, and Kathy Musselman and husband, Ken, Jonesborough, TN; one son, Thurman Delany McKinney and wife, Nellie, Blountville; 19 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; four sisters, Ottolene Astrop, Saltville, VA, Estel McCracken, Chilhowie, VA, and Masie Blevins and Loma Stanley, Abingdon, VA; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport, or any time at the home. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with Pastor J.W. Depew and Rev. Paul Stanley officiating. Burial will be in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Darrell McKinney, Donnie Davis, Mark Hinkle, Marvin McKinney, Kim McKinney, Lynn Martin and Kody Musselman. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 15, 2001
McLAIN, MINNIE BLANCHE WORLEY Minnie Blanche Worley McLain, 94, of Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2001, in Greystone Health Care. Mrs. McLain was born in Benhams, VA, and had lived in this area all of her life. She was the daughter of the late John Henry and Lousanne Dye Worley. She was a former employee of North American Rayon in Elizabethton, TN, and had done private duty nursing for many years. She was a member of Anderson Street United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by one grandson, Stephen Price. Survivors include one daughter, Marion McLain Perez of the home; one brother, Verlin S. "Pete" Worley, Damascus, VA; three grandchildren, Daniel L. Price, Orlando, FL, Teresa P. Burney, Tallahassee, FL, and Maria Blanche Perez, of the home; four great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2001, at the Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Fleenor officiating. Interment will follow in Worley Family Cemetery, Gate City Highway, Bristol, VA. Pallbearers will be nephews, Gene Cross, Jimmy Miller, Fred Pullon, J.L. McLain and Don McLain. The family will receive friends from noon until 1 p.m. Saturday prior to the service. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 1, 2001
McLAIN, MINNIE BLANCHE WORLEY Funeral services for Minnie Blanche Worley McLain will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2001, at Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Fleenor officiating. Interment will follow in Worley Family Cemetery, Gate City Highway, Bristol, VA. Pallbearers will be nephews, Gene Cross, Jimmy Miller, Fred Pullon, J.L. McLain, James Worley and Don McLain. Honorable pallbearers will be the staff of Greystone Health Care Center. The family will receive friends from noon until 1 p.m. Saturday prior to the service. Mrs. McLain, 94, of Bristol, Tenn., died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2001, in Greystone Health Care. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@3wave. com. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. McLain. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 3, 2001
McMURRAY, HUBERT CLINTON BLOUNTVILLE, TN -- Hubert Clinton McMurray, 85, went to be with the Lord Sunday, March 18, 2001, in Bristol Nursing Home at 10:40 p.m., after a period of declining health. Hubert was born Sept. 6, 1915, in Scott County, VA, to the late Rueben and Elizabeth McClain McMurray. Hubert was retired from the Tennessee Eastman Company after 41 years of service. He was a member of Gunnings Baptist Church. Other than his parents, Hubert was preceded in death by his son, Douglas McMurray; two sisters, Maggie and Sibbie; and four brothers, Walter, Homer, Sylvan and Forest. Hubert is survived by his loving wife of 62 years, Nannie Bright McMurray of the home; three daughters, Mrs. James W. (Aleta) Long of Kingsport, Mrs. Jerry (Barbara) Guinn of Bristol, TN, and Carolyn Hilton of Kingsport; two brothers, Ralph McMurray of Blountville and Eddie McMurray of Kingsport; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at East Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 8 p.m. following visitation in East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Gorman McMurray, Reverend J.W. Depew and Reverend Johnnie Gibson officiating. Graveside service will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in East Lawn Memorial Park in the Garden of Love. Pallbearers will be nephews and honorary pallbearer will be Wheeler Moore. East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the McMurray family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 20, 2001
McNEW, JAMES R. James R. McNew, 71, of Bristol, VA, died Saturday, March 24, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He had been a resident of Bristol since 1952, and was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He was a retired employee of Beecham Laboratories and a member of State Street United Methodist Church. Survivors include his mother, Lula B. Suttle of Bristol, Va.; one brother, Frank G. McNew of Bristol, VA; sisters, Edith and David Grady of Richlands and Mary Ribbitt of Port Chester, NY Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Fred Dearing officiating. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. E-mail condolences for the family may be sent to akardfh@3wave.com. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. McNew. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 25, 2001
McNEW, JAMES R. Funeral service for James R. McNew will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Fred Dearing officiating. Burial will be private. Mr. McNew, 71, of Bristol, Va., died Saturday, March 24, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. E-mail condolences for the family may be sent to akardfh@ 3wave.com. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. McNew. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 26, 2001
MEADOWS, HELEN LOUISE FEATHERS Graveside services for Helen Louise Feathers Meadows will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday in Glenwood Cemetery with Dr. Phil Blevins officiating. Honorary pallbearers, the caring staff of Cambridge House and members of Marthina Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home. Mrs. Meadows, 88, 950 Ninth St., Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, March 27, 2001, in Cambridge House. She was a native of Washington County, Tenn., daughter of the late Millard and Flora Shipley Feathers. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Meadows, and sons Lawrence Meadows and Raymond Meadows. She was a member of Marthina Memorial Chapel. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Clyde and Janice Meadows, Bristol, TN; brother, David "Buck" Feathers, Ormond Beach, FL; grandson and wife, Rick and Lisa Meadows, Bluff City, TN; and special great-granddaughter, Lacey Meadows, Bluff City. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 29, 2001
MEADOWS, HELEN LOUISE FEATHERS Graveside services for Helen Louise Feathers Meadows will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday in Glenwood Cemetery with Dr. Phil Blevins officiating. Honorary pallbearers: the caring staff of Cambridge House and members of Marthina Memorial Chapel. Mrs. Meadows, 88, of 950 Ninth St., Bristol, Tenn., died Tuesday, March 27, 2001, in Cambridge House. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 30, 2001
MIZE, MAUDE WELBORN BLOUNTVILLE, TN -- Maude Welborn Mize, 74, died Thursday, March 15, at Holston Valley Medical Center. She was a native of Rabun County, GA, having lived in Blountville for many years. Maude was an active member of First Baptist Church of Blountville serving as a Sunday School teacher and a member of the sanctuary choir. She retired as an admissions secretary at Northeast State Technical Community College. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Dona Welborn; two brothers, Doc and Edley Welborn; and one sister, Mae Kilby. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Robert R. Mize; two sons, John R. Mize of Blountville and Steve Mize of Johnson City; twin daughters, Jane Jones of Blountville and Jenny Williams of Bartow, GA; nine grandchildren, Nathan and Justin Mize, Mark, Matthew and Timothy Mize, Luke and Catlin Jones and Marla and Allson Williams; one brother, J. D. Welborn of Clayton, GA; two sisters, Millie Raby of Franklin, NC, and Margie Coleman of Rabun Gap, GA In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial gifts be made to the Building Fund of First Baptist Church of Blountville. East Lawn Funeral Home of Kingsport is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 16, 2001
MIZE, MAUDE WELBORN BLOUNTVILLE, TN. -- Funeral services for Maude Welborn Mize will be Saturday at 4 p.m. at First Baptist Church of Blountville with Dr. Clay Austin officiating. Calling hours will be from 1 to 4 p.m. prior to the funeral service at First Baptist Church of Blountville. Mrs. Mize will be taken to the church by noon for a private family viewing. Entombment will follow the funeral service in the East Lawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be grandsons: Nathan Mize, Justin Mize, Mark Mize, Matthew Mize, Tim Mize and Luke Jones. Granddaughters will serve as flower bearers: Marla Williams, Alison Williams and Caitlin Jones. Honorary pallbearers will be deacons of First Baptist Church of Blountville. In lieu of flowers the family asks that memorial gifts be made to the Building Fund of First Baptist Church of Blountville. Mrs. Mize, 74, died Thursday, March 15, 2001, at Holston Valley Medical Center. East Lawn Funeral Home of Kingsport is serving the Mize family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 17, 2001
MONCIER, ROBBIE Robbie Moncier, 91, of Bristol, TN, died Friday, March 9, 2001, at Cambridge House. She was a native of Alamo, TN, and had lived in Bristol for the past 70 years. She was the widow of A. L. Moncier. She was a member of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church. She was retired from Gordon Garment Co. Survivors include two daughters, Peggy Dowdy and her husband, Bobby, of Bristol, TN, and Janice Hensley and her husband, Ralph, of Jonesborough, TN; one sister, Jessie White of Kenton, TN; four grandchildren, Jill Swain, Bradley Dowdy, Gayle Seale and Leia Blevins; and eight great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be conducted at 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the Oakley-Cook Funeral Home Chapel with Bob Jones, pastor of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church, officiating. The family will receive friends from 3 until 4:45 p.m. Sunday prior to the service. The committal service and burial will be at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Larry Litz, Bill Stephenson, Bradley Dowdy, Bob Swain, David Seale and Philip Blevins. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Moncier have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 10, 2001
MONICER, ROBBIE The funeral service for Robbie Moncier will be conducted at 5 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the Oakley-Cook Funeral Home Chapel with Bob Jones, pastor of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church, officiating. The family will receive friends from 3 until 4:45 p.m. Sunday prior to the service. The committal service and burial will be at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Larry Litz, Bill Stephenson, Bradley Dowdy, Bob Swain, David Seale and Philip Blevins. Mrs. Moncier, 91, of Bristol, TN, died Friday, March 9, 2001, at Cambridge House. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Moncier have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 11, 2001
MOUNTAIN, JOE MAIDEN SEVEN MILE FORD, VA -- Joe Maiden Mountain, 53, died Thursday, March 15, 2001, in Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion. Born in Washington County, Sept. 10, 1947, he was the son of Georgia Miller Mountain, Glade Spring, VA, and the late Edward William Mountain. He was a truck driver for the Overnite Transportation Co. with almost 25 years of service. He served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era and was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church, Glade Spring. In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Beverly Jean Warf Mountain; three daughters and one son-in-law, Crystie and Michael Gates, Glade Spring, Angela Mountain, Seven Mile Ford and Amanda Joe Mountain, Blountville, TN; future son-in-law, Gregory Cross, Blountville; one brother and sister-in-law, William and Adena Mountain, Toledo, Ohio; two sisters and brother-in-law, Rebecca and Leonard Davis, Piney Flats, TN, and Doris Mountain, Fernandiana Beach, FL; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Neil and Ethel Jackson; three brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Billy and Joyce Warf, Roger and Kathy Warf and Timmie and Susan Jackson; and sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Debbie and Freddie Bates. Also special friends, Raymond Vannoy and Henry Vannoy; special dog, Brady; and several aunts, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Friendship Baptist Church, Glade Spring with Dr. Jack Garland and Rev. Phil Fishbach officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Newton Miller, Billy Warf, Roger Warf, Edward Earl Peek, Larry Davenport and Bill Heath. Honorary pallbearers will be Danny Heath and Raymond Vannoy. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Williams Funeral Home, Chilhowie. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 17, 2001
MULLEN, CHARLES THOMAS Charles Thomas Mullen, 79, of 1316 Holly Court, Bristol, TN, died Saturday, March 3, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a son of the late Roy B. and Flora Ann Hopkins Mullen, a native of Washington County, Virginia, and had made his home in Bristol for the past 52 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, having served as a sergeant in Northern France and the Rhineland. He received the American Service Medal, Good Conduct Medal, Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Bar Cluster, European African Middle Eastern Service Medal and the Overseas Service Medal. He was an employee of Hecht's Bakery and Purity Bakery and retired from Flowers Bakery. He was a member of Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975 and Euclid Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Olene "Nonie" Lane Mullen; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Linda Mullen, of Bristol, VA, and Steve and Becky Mullen of Athens, TN; one granddaughter, Heather Mullen of Bristol, VA; two sisters, Annette Singleton of Abingdon, VA, and Helen Perkins of Lafayette, VA; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Scott Price, Rev. Lester MacKinnon and Pastor Bob Jones officiating. The committal service and burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the graveside in Knollkreg Memorial Park, Abingdon, with military graveside rites conducted by the Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975 Honor Guard. Honorary pallbearers will be Andy Eades, employees of Bristol Ambulance Service and the staff of the Skilled Nursing Unit at Bristol Regional Medical Center. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 6-7:45 p.m. Monday at Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 5, 2001
MUMPOWER, ELIZABETH LOUISE Elizabeth Louise Mumpower, 77, of 720 Randolph St., Bristol, VA, died on March 28, 2001, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late John and Cynthia Jonas Roberts, and was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. She had worked at Bristol Nursing Home for 11 years and was a member of Temple Freewill Baptist Church. She was the widow of Ottie Mumpower. Survivors include: daughters, Carol Miller of Bristol, Va., Donna Smith of Hampton, VA, and Barbara Moore of Bristol, VA; son, Bill Mumpower, Bristol, VA; sister, Edna Mitchell of Bristol, VA; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Fannie Mitchell. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Tiny Bridgeman. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Temple Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Wallace Amos officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers include Chris Mumpower, Tim Mumpower, Terry Mumpower, Ronnie Bridgeman, Ron Rogers and Jason Abel. Honorary pallbearers include Lee Stewart, Dallas Bridgeman, Dennis Rock and the deacons at Temple Freewill Baptist Church. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6-8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home or any other time at 720 Randolph St., Bristol, VA. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 29, 2001
MUMPOWER, ELIZABETH LOUISE Funeral services for Elizabeth Louise Mumpower will be conducted on Saturday at 2 p.m. at Temple Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Wallace Amos officiating. Interment will follow at Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers include Chris Mumpower, Tim Mumpower, Terry Mumpower, Ronnie Bridgeman, Ron Rogers and Jason Abel. Honorary pallbearers include Lee Stewart, Dallas Bridgeman, Dennis Rock and the deacons at Temple Freewill Baptist Church. Mrs. Mumpower, 77, of 720 Randolph St., Bristol, VA, died on March 28, 2001, at her residence. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 31, 2001
NEEL, JAMES E. James E. (Jimmy) Neel Jr., 51, of Bristol, died March 1, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was the son of James E. Neel and the late Doris Curtis Neel. He moved to Bristol from St. Louis, Missouri five years ago. Jimmy was a member of the Friendship Class of First Presbyterian Church of Bristol. He was a former employee of Opportunities Unlimited Bristol and was an Eagle Scout. Jimmy is also survived by his aunt and uncle, Elizabeth and Jim Jack Hickam, Bristol, TN, aunt Louise Emmert, Ogden, UT; and several cousins. He is survived by a special friend, Ellen Shepherd, Bristol, TN. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 3, 2001, in Mountain View Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel. Officiating will be Dr. Gordon Turnbull; Rev. John C. Cowell will assist. Pallbearers will be Bruce Morton, Jim Hickam, Tom Jeffcoat, Mack Morton, Ed Morton, Mark Morton, Charles Carver and Terry Eaton. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. and Mrs. Louis Mattison, Dr. Stephanie Powell, Julie Shepherd, James Counts, James Good, members of the Friendship Class of First Presbyterian Church and the staff of OUB. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Opportunities Unlimited Bristol, 498 Industrial Drive, Bristol, TN 37620. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Akard Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 2, 2001
NEEL, JAMES E. Jr. Funeral services for James E. (Jimmy) Neel Jr. will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 3, 2001, in Mountain View Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel. Officiating will be Dr. Gordon Turnbull; Rev. John C. Cowell will assist. Pallbearers will be Bruce Morton, Jim Hickam, Tom Jeffcoat, Mack Morton, Ed Morton, Mark Morton, Charles Carver and Terry Eaton. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. and Mrs. Louis Mattison, Dr. Stephanie Powell, Julie Shepherd, James Counts, James Good, members of the Friendship Class of First Presbyterian Church and the staff of OUB. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Opportunities Unlimited Bristol, 498 Industrial Drive, Bristol, TN 37620. Mr. Neel, 51, of Bristol, died March 1, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@3wave.com. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Neel. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 3, 2001
NEWMAN, LARRY JOE Larry Joe Newman, 49, of 122 Vance St., Bristol, VA, died Monday, March 19, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Bristol, VA, and lived in West Virginia before moving back to Bristol in 1999. He was the son of the late William "Bill" and Loraine Cross Newman and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include wife, Janie Newman; two daughters, Jackie Maden, Jonesborough, TN, and Heather Newman of the home; two sons, Larry Joe Newman Jr. of the home and Christopher Newman of the home; granddaughter, Shayleigh Maden; three sisters, Linda Fields, Denver, NC, Joyce Melson, Salisbury, NC, and Betty Marshall, Bristol, VA; two brothers, Jerry Newman, Christiansburg, VA., and Wayne Newman, Bristol, VA; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Thomas Thacker and Rev. Lester MacKinnon officiating. Burial will follow in Edgefield Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mike Gust, Kevin Taylor, Kevin Fields, Casey Fields, Aaron Marshall and Byron Marshall. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 20, 2001
NEWMAN, LARRY JOE Funeral services for Larry Joe Newman will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Thomas Thacker and Rev. Lester MacKinnon officiating. Burial will follow in Edgefield Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mike Gust, Kevin Taylor, Kevin Fields, Casey Fields, Aaron Marshall and Byron Marshall. Mr. Newman, 49, of 122 Vance St., Bristol, Va., died Monday, March 19, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 21, 2001
NICKLES, DEWEY Dewey Nickels, 75, of 5044 Walker Mountain Road, Bristol, VA, died Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. A native of Bluff City, he was the son of the late Henry Emmerett and Mary Elizabeth Crane Nickels. He was an Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He was retired from ATT Communications. He was preceded in death by a stepdaughter, Leadesia Kerns; a sister, Martha Ellis Jones; and a brother, Arland Nickels. Survivors include wife, Mary Jo Nickels of the home; three daughters, Mary Elizabeth Worley and Casey Amber Nickels, both of Bristol, Va., and Betty Sue Frogg of Advance, NC; three sons, Marvin D. Nickels and John Paul Nickels, both of Advance, NC, and Steven Nickels of Kernsville, NC; two stepsons, Lee Campbell of Winston-Salem, NC, and Randy Summer of Conway, SC; one grandson, Billy Calbert of Bristol, VA; one sister, Edelle White of Bluff City; two brothers, Carroll and Robert Nickels, both of Bluff City; and several grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 29, 2001, from the chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home, Bluff City, with Bishop William Whitlock officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, March 30, 2001, from Morningview Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be John Nathaniel Nickels, Gene White, Buddy Lee Frogg, Louis Summer, Lee Campbell, Kenneth Nickels and Freddie Nickels. Those who wish to attend the graveside service should meet at the funeral home at 1:25 p.m. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 until 7 p.m. Thursday or at other times at the residence. Condolences to the family may be e-mailed to BFCity@preferred.com. Tetrick Funeral Home-Bluff City Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 29, 2001
NORRIS, ALICE ELIZABETH VANCE PINEY FLATS, TN -- Alice Elizabeth Norris, 71, of 497 Baywood Drive, died March 14, 2001, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Elmer and Grace Miller Vance and had been a lifelong resident of Bristol and Piney Flats. She had worked at Raytheon and Sperry and was a homemaker. She was a member of Piney Flats Baptist Church and of the Border City Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include: husband, Dwight Norris; daughter, Lt. Col. Linda A. Viar of Crandall, TX; granddaughter, Kresha Leigh Viar; brothers, Conley C. Vance of Bluff City, Tenn., and Tom Vance of Roanoke, VA; and sister, Rosanna Barr of Bristol, TN. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday at Piney Flats Baptist Church at 8 p.m. with Dr. Allen Davis officiating. Committal service will be on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Happy Valley Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6-7:45 p.m. at the church prior to the service. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 15, 2001
NORRIS, ALICE ELIZABETH PINEY FLATS, TN -- Alice Elizabeth Norris, 71, of 497 Baywood Drive, died on March 14, 2001, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Elmer and Grace Miller Vance and had been a lifelong resident of Bristol and Piney Flats. She had worked at Raytheon and Sperry and was a homemaker. She was a member of Piney Flats Baptist Church and of the Border City Order of the Eastern Star. Survivors include: husband, Dwight Norris, daughter, Lt. Col. Linda A. Viar of Crandall, TX; granddaughter, Kresha Leigh Viar; brothers, Conley C. Vance of Bluff City, TN, and Tom Vance of Roanoke, VA; and sister, Rosena Barr of Bristol, TN. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday at Piney Flats Baptist Church at 8 p.m. with Dr. Allen Davis officiating. Committal services will be on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Happy Valley Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6-7:45 p.m. at the church prior to the service. Weaver Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 16, 2001
NORRIS, CLAUDE ELIZABETHTON, TN -- Claude Norris, 87, of 202 Ridgecrest Drive, died Tuesday, March 20, 2001, at Hermitage Health Care. A native of Alpine, TN, he was the son of the late Center and Foncie Brown Norris. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Elizabethton, where he was a charter member of the Four Square Sunday School Class. Mr. Norris received a B. S. in agriculture from Tennessee Technological University and an M. A. in agriculture from the University of Tennessee. Following service in the U.S. Air Force in World War II, he worked for the University of Tennessee Agricultural Extension Service in Johnson and Carter counties. After his retirement in 1975, he worked as agricultural and public relations director for Citizen's Bank until 1983. His long tenure as agricultural agent in Carter County was distinguished by the success of the community clubs he founded. Under his leadership, several of them received state and national recognition. He also served on the Governor's Advisory Council of Aging, the Board of Directors of Sycamore Shoals Hospital, the Board of Directors of the Watauga Mental Health Center, the Advisory Board of the Herman Robinson Vocational Technical School and the Private Industry Council of the First Tennessee Development District. He was also a member and past chairman of the American Heart Association, member and past president of Watauga Chapter 1845 of N.A.R.F.E., and held membership in Dasheill Masonic Lodge 238 F&AM and American Legion Watauga Post 49. Mr. Norris was an avid sportsman and bridge enthusiast. He was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters. Survivors include his wife, Geneva Grindstaff Norris of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon N. and Dr. Neil Mooney, Bristol, TN, and Beverly N. and Russell M. Miller, Snellville, GA; two sons and daughters-in-law, M. Lynn and Jatana Norris, Columbia, SC, and Steve and Janie M. Norris, Knoxville, TN; a sister, Marie N. Lewis, Livingston, TN; one brother, Amon Norris, Old Hickory, TN; nine grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; two sisters-in-law, Margery G. McPeake, Elizabethton, and Winona L. Grindstaff, Butler; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Memorial services will be conducted at 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 22, 2001, at Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, with Rev. Brent Seals officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mr. John Bunn. Private disposition will be conducted at a later date. The family will receive friends from 6:30 - 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 22, 2001, at Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel. Those who prefer memorials in lieu of flowers may make donations to First Baptist Church, Vision 2000, 212 East F St., Elizabethton, TN 37643 or to the charity of your choice. Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, 423//542-2232, www.Funeral-Plans.Com//Tetrick. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 21, 2001
NYE, HELEN SMALLING Helen Smalling Nye, 80, of Bristol, TN, entered eternal rest at 5:40 a.m. Friday, March 30, 2001, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. Born in Hiltons, VA, a daughter of the late James W. and Ocie M. Vermillion Jett, she had resided in the Bristol area for the last 62 years. Mrs. Nye was retired from Burlington Mills. She was a member of the Rosemont Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Nye was preceded in death by her first husband, John Smalling and by her second husband, Elmer B. Nye; a stepson, Donald Nye; two sisters, infant Beritus Jett and Frances Smith; and one brother, Fred Jett. Survivors include one stepdaughter, Marie Guthridge of Cooper City, FL; two brothers, James Jett of Bristol, VA, and Charles Jett of Bristol, TN; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Joanne Tolliver of Bristol, TN. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Weaver Funeral Home. Rev. R. Alan Chapman will officiate. Committal services will be conduced at 2 p.m. Monday in the Mausoleum Chapel at Glenwood Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be nephews, Earl Tolliver and Jonathan Paul Worley. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Sunday. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 31, 2001
NYE, HELEN JETT SMALLING Funeral services for Helen Smalling Nye will be conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday in the chapel of Weaver Funeral Home. Rev. R. Alan Chapman will officiate. Committal services will be conduced at 2 p.m. Monday in the Mausoleum Chapel at Glenwood Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be nephews, Earl Tolliver and Jonathan Paul Worley. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Sunday. Mrs. Nye, 80, of Bristol, Tenn., entered eternal rest at 5:40 a.m. Friday, March 30, 2001, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. Arrangements by Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 1, 2001
OSBORNE, MONA BISHOP ABINGDON, VA -- A funeral service for Mrs. Mona Bishop Osborne will be conducted Friday, March 30, 2001, at 1 p.m. in the Valley View Baptist Church with Rev. Kenneth Widner and Rev. Roger Hearl officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Richard A. Bishop, Freddie Herndon, James McCroskey, Jackie McCroskey, Billy Scyphers, Stacy Groseclose, Daniel Calloway and David Calloway. Honorary pallbearers will be Howard Garrett, Curtis Fleenor, Doc Gamble, Carl Williams, Roscoe Worley, J.W. Fleenor, Dr. Bradley Terry, Dr. Forrest Swan and Dr. John Ford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Virginia's Hospice and Home Health Care, 308 Hickory Ave., Rural Retreat, VA 24368. Mrs. Osborne, 55, died Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at the home of her parents. Farris Funeral Service is serving the family of Mrs. Mona Bishop Osborne. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 29, 2001
OSBORNE, MONA BISHOP ABINGDON, VA -- A funeral service for Mrs. Mona Bishop Osborne will be conducted Friday, March 30, 2001, at 1 p.m. in Valley View Baptist Church with Rev. Kenneth Widner and Rev. Roger Hearl officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Richard A. Bishop, Freddie Herndon, James McCroskey, Jackie McCroskey, Billy Scyphers, Stacy Groseclose, Daniel Calloway and David Calloway. Honorary pallbearers will be Howard Garrett, Curtis Fleenor, Doc Gamble, Carl Williams, Roscoe Worley, J.W. Fleenor, Dr. Bradley Terry, Dr. Forrest Swan and Dr. John Ford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Virginia's Hospice and Home Health Care, 308 Hickory Ave., Rural Retreat, VA 24368. Mrs. Osborne, 55, died Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at the home of her parents. Farris Funeral Service is serving the family of Mrs. Osborne. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 30, 2001
PERRY, DORIS I. FILLERS BLUFF CITY, TN -- Doris I. Fillers Perry, 50, of 218 Spring Court, died Tuesday, March 13, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native and lifelong resident of Bluff City and a daughter of the late Cecil Clark Fillers and Jamie Glover Fillers. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Bluff City. Survivors include her husband of 31 years, Harold Perry of the home; two daughters, Kelly Perry and Katina Perry, both of Bluff City; mother, Jamie Fillers, Bluff City; five sisters, Donna Booher, Bristol, VA, Christy Osborne, Cheryl Booker and Alyson Wright, all of Bluff City, and Megan Shelton of Gray, TN; three brothers, Jimmie Fillers, Eddie Fillers and Timmy Fillers, all of Bluff City; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 14, 2001, from the chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home-Bluff City with Rev. Tom Elam officiating. Graveside and interment will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 15, 2001, from Morningview Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from nephews and friends. Those who wish to attend the graveside service are requested to meet at the cemetery at 10:50 a.m. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 until 8 p.m. from the chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home. Condolence to the family may be e-mailed to the funeral home at BFCity@preferred.com. Tetrick Funeral Home-Bluff City Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 14, 2001
PETERS, IDA M. NORTON, VA -- Ida M. Peters, 92, died Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at the home of her daughter in Norton. She was a member of the Church of the Good Shepherd in Norton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Barney E. Peters. Surviving are five sons and their wives, Bobby G. and Margaret Peters, Hayesville, NC, Harold and Frances Peters, Norton, Carl and Ann Peters, Locust Grove, Va., Clyde and Joyce Peters, Nokesville, VA, and Doyle Peters, Bridgeport, WV; five daughters, Mrs. Frank (Billie) Gabriele and Mrs. Jimmy (Joy) Adkins, both of Norton, Mrs. Jack (Cleo) Levan, Monroe, NC, Mrs. Jerry (Mildred) Carroll, Kennedy, AL, and Jean Williams, Ocala, FL; 23 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; sister, Lillian Boles, Norton; brother and his wife, Ewing (Toots) and Catherine Mullins, Norton; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Hagy & Fawbush Funeral Home in Norton. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Gwen Owens officiating. Burial will follow in the Powell Valley Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Good Shepherd, P. O. Box 1011, Norton, VA 24273. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 29, 2001
PETERS, IDA M. NORTON, VA -- Funeral services for Ida M. Peters will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday in the Hagy & Fawbush Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gwen Owens officiating. Burial will follow in Powell Valley Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Good Shepherd, P. O. Box 1011, Norton, VA 24273. Mrs. Peters, 92, died Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at the home of her daughter in Norton. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 30, 2001
PEYTON, GERTRUDE L. Mrs. Gertrude L. Peyton, 95, died Wednesday, March 21, 2001, at the Cambridge House. She was the daughter of the late Stanhope and Bessie Lacy Sr. She was born in South Boston, VA, and had lived in Halifax, VA, before moving to Bristol. She received her elementary and high school education in Bristol, Tenn. She attended Tennessee State University, Nashville, where she received a bachelor of science degree in elementary education. Her first teaching assignment was in Henderson, TN. She later moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin, where she was employed by the Milwaukee public school system for 20 years. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Walter Stewart and Rev. Ralph Peyton, who passed away in 1997. She returned to Bristol to the care of her sister, Mrs. Bettie L. Robinson, who preceded her in death, and her devoted brother-in-law, Patrick H. Robinson Jr. Upon her return to Bristol she rededicated her life to Christ and became a member of John Wesley United Methodist Church. She was a member of Allen Chapel AME Church while living in Ohio. She is survived by three sisters, Mrs. Edith L. Jones and husband, Earnest Jones, Newark, NJ, Mrs. Eva L. Harvey, Scotia, New York, and Mrs. Mae L. Chenault, Marlow Heights, MD; several nephews and nieces; and a devoted brother-in-law, Patrick H. Robinson Jr. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Robinson Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Donald Daniels, Rev. James H. McDaniels Sr., Pastor Jacqueline Oxendine, Rev. Dr. W. A. Johnson and Pastor Ann Johnson officiating. Pallbearers will be United Methodist men and Orlin Jenkins. Honorary pallbearers will be Herbert B. Carter, Robert Bunch, Louis Shelley Jr., Lorenzo Wyatt and Howard Hughes. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Family visitation will be from noon until time of service at the chapel. Services especially arranged for Mrs. Gertrude L. Peyton by Robinson Mortuary of Bristol. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 26, 2001
PEYTON, GERTRUDE L. Funeral services for Mrs. Gertrude L. Peyton will be held 1 p.m. Tuesday at Robinson Mortuary Chapel with Rev. Donald Daniels, Rev. James H. McDaniels Sr., Pastor Jacqueline Oxendine, Rev. Dr. W. A. Johnson and Pastor Ann Johnson officiating. Pallbearers will be United Methodist men and Orlin Jenkins. Honorary pallbearers will be Herbert B. Carter, Robert Bunch, Louis Shelley Jr., Lorenzo Wyatt and Howard Hughes. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Family visitation will be from noon until time of service at the chapel. Mrs. Peyton, 95, died Wednesday, March 21, 2001, at the Cambridge House. Services especially arranged for Mrs. Gertrude L. Peyton by Robinson Mortuary of Bristol. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 27, 2001
PHILLIPS, LILLIE VANCE Lillie Vance Phillips, 98, of Bristol, TN, died Friday, March 16, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. She was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County and the daughter of the late John (Jack) and Eliza Smith Vance. She was preceded in death by her husband, W. Kyle Phillips. She was the oldest surviving member of Addilynn Memorial United Methodist Church. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Jack (Helen) Booher of Abingdon, Evelyn Cox, Barbara Loving and Mrs. Lawrence (Delores) Harr, all of Bristol, TN; seven grandchildren, Anita Booher of Salt Lake City, UT, Karen Booher of Miami Beach, FL, Sandra Loving, Philip Loving, Patricia Jones, Curtis Harr and Mark Harr, all of the Tri-City area; three great-grandchildren, Todd Jones, Ashley Loving and Mark Alan Harr. The funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Paul Cook Memorial Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home with Rev. Steve Brown and Rev. William H. Martin officiating. The committal service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Chapel of Memories Mausoleum in Glenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Addilynn United Methodist Church Building Fund, 3225 Avoca Road, Bristol, TN 37620. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Saturday prior to service at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Phillips have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 17, 2001
PHILLIPS, LILLIE VANCE The committal service for Lillie Vance Phillips will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Chapel of Memories Mausoleum in Glenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Addilynn United Methodist Church Building Fund, 3225 Avoca Road, Bristol, TN 37620. Mrs. Phillips, 98, of Bristol, Tenn., died Friday, March 16, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Phillips have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 18, 2001
PHIPPS, ROBERT ALLEN "ROBBIE" Robert Allen "Robbie" Phipps, 35, of 203 North Paperville Road, Bristol, TN, died on Saturday, March 10, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and worked as a farm hand for David Haynes. He was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Edward Phipps. Survivors include: daughter, Jennifer Faye Phipps; stepchildren, Amanda Snapp and Jimmy Snapp; mother, Bonnie Hyatt Phipps; sisters, Mrs. Ronnie (Pam) Davis and Donna Oliver; brother, Larry Phipps; step-granddaughter, Kyra Hilliard; paternal grandmother, Ada Phipps; and several cousins and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Garland officiating. Committal services will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Glenwood Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers include Chris Strickler, Dusty Dalton, Brian Dalton, Ronnie Stringer, David Moritz, Jimmy Dean, Jeff Booker, Mark McPherson and Freddie Parks. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 13, 2001
PHIPPS, ROBERT ALLEN "ROBBIE Committal services for Robert Allen "Robbie" Phipps will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. at Glenwood Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers include Chris Strickler, Dusty Dalton, Brian Dalton, Ronnie Stringer, David Moritz, Jimmy Dean, Jeff Booker, Mark McPherson and Freddie Parks. Mr. Phipps, 35, of 203 North Paperville Road, Bristol, TN, died on Saturday, March 10, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 14, 2001
PHIPPS, SUSAN JANE Susan Jane Phipps, 92, of 6063 Dishner Valley Road, Bristol, VA, died Monday, March 19, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and a member of Three Springs United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Phipps; two sons, Harold Phipps and Clarence Phipps; and one granddaughter, Debbie Hermon. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Martha Estelle and Anson Blevins, York Town, VA, and Minnie and Bill Carr, Bluff City, TN; son and daughter-in-law, Warren "Cotton" and Mary Lee Phipps, Bristol, VA, and son, Paul F. Phipps, Bristol, VA; and one daughter-in-law, Rona Phipps, Inman, SC Also surviving are six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 21, 2001, in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jim Crews and Dr. Roy Branson officiating. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Thursday in Dishners Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home prior to the service or any time at the home of daughter Minnie Carr, 619 Riverside Drive, Bluff City, TN. E-mail condolences for the family may be sent to akardfh\N 3wave.com. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Phipps. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 21, 2001
PHIPPS, SUSAN JANE Graveside service for Susan Jane Phipps will be 11 a.m. Thursday in Dishners Cemetery. E-mail condolences for the family may be sent to akardfh@3wave.com. Mrs. Phipps, 92, of 6063 Dishner Valley Road, Bristol, VA, died Monday, March 19, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Phipps. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 22, 2001
PITTS, HOMER CARBAN BLUFF CITY, TN -- Homer Carban Pitts, 70, of 407 Sycamore Drive, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, March 21, 2001, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Pitts was born in Greene County, TN, the son of the late Tom Pitts and Nell Vinia Carter Pitts. He lived in Bluff City and Bristol for the past 31 years and retired from Flav-O-Rich Dairies. He was a member of Bluff City Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Betty Lyons Pitts, Bluff City; one stepson, Marty Jacobs, Bluff City; one stepdaughter, Lisa Dickenson, Richmond, VA; one brother, D.L. Pitts, Fultondale, AL; one sister, Myrtle Lee Julian, Manassas, VA; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted Friday evening at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joe Blankenship and Rev. Ron Odum officiating. Entombment services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Glenwood Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. prior to the service at Weaver Funeral Home. Honorary pallbearers will be Greg Crum, Craig Morrell, Dr. Jack Presnell, Mike Carrier, Ken Riffe and Doug Jarrett. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in honor and memory of Mr. Pitts to Bluff City Baptist Church. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 23, 2001
PITTS, HOMER CARBAN BLUFF CITY, TN -- Entombment services for Homer Carban Pitts will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at Glenwood Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. prior to the service at Weaver Funeral Home. Honorary pallbearers will be Greg Crum, Craig Morrell, Dr. Jack Presnell, Mike Carrier, Ken Riffe and Doug Jarrett. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in honor and memory of Mr. Pitts to Bluff City Baptist Church. Mr. Pitts, 70, of 407 Sycamore Drive, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, March 21, 2001, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 24, 2001
POTTS, ROBERT F. Robert F. Potts, 79, 863 V. I. Ranch Road, Bristol, TN, died Monday, March 26, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Sullivan County, son of the late Fred L. and Carmon McGarry Potts. He was a retired chief petty officer in the U.S. Navy where he served in both World War II and the Korean conflict. He was a graduate of Holston Valley High School Class of 1941, a retired postal worker, a member of Zollicoffer Masonic Lodge \444, a Scottish Rite Mason and a Shriner. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Arnold Potts. Survivors include a sister, Peggy Taylor Potts, Bristol, Tenn.; brothers, Arthur H. Potts, Bristol, Tenn., and Bill E. Potts, Bluff City, Tenn.; special friends, Patsy Gross and Don Evans; and several nieces and nephews. A Masonic memorial service will be conducted at 6 p.m. Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Zollicoffer Masonic Lodge. The funeral will follow the Masonic service conducted by Rev. Danny Salyer. Military graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday by Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975 in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers: Steve Taylor, Wayne Potts, Ernest Morrell, Clarence Stophel, Earl Rogers and Tim Potts. Honorary pallbearers: Woodrow Morrell, Ed Booher, James O'Dell, Jimmy Bullock and Richard Potts. The family will receive friends following the funeral service in Weaver Funeral Home and other times at the residence, 863 V. I. Ranch Road, Bristol, TN. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 28, 2001
POTTS, ROBERT FERDINAND A Masonic memorial service for Robert Ferdinand Potts will be conducted at 6 p.m. Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Zollicoffer Masonic Lodge. The funeral will follow the Masonic service conducted by Rev. Danny Salyer. Military graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday by Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975 in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers: Steve Taylor, Wayne Potts, Ernest Morrell, Clarence Stophel, Earl Rogers and Tim Potts. Honorary pallbearers: Woodrow Morrell, Ed Booher, James O'Dell, Jimmy Bullock and Richard Potts. The family will receive friends following the funeral service in Weaver Funeral Home and other times at the residence, 863 V.I. Ranch Road, Bristol, TN. Mr. Potts, 79, 863 V. I. Ranch Road, Bristol, TN, died Monday, March 26, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 29, 2001
QUARLES, HOWARD WAYNE Howard Wayne Quarles, 43, formerly of Bristol, died Thursday, March 1, 2001, at East Ridge Hospital in Chattanooga, TN. He was born in Lynchburg, VA, and grew up in Bristol. He was a member of First Baptist Church, where he sang in the youth choir, and was a graduate of Bristol Virginia High School. He attended the University of Tennessee, East Tennessee State University, Virginia Commonwealth University and Hollins College and was an artist. Survivors include his parents, Nancy and Royce Quarles of Bristol, VA; a sister, Terry Quarles of Avon Park, FL; and two very special friends, Clayton Snider of Chattanooga and Patty Reutebuch of Avon Park. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home with Dr. W. Rand Forder officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Terry Quarles, Patty Reutenbuch, Clay Snider, Bobby Jones, George Bell, Fred Quarles, Mike Quarles and Perry Hustad. The family will receive friends from 5-7 o'clock Saturday evening at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to First Baptist Church, 1 Virginia St., Bristol, VA 24201. Arrangements especially for Mr. Quarles have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 3, 2001
QUARLES, HOWARD WAYNE The funeral service for Howard Wayne Quarles will be conducted at 2 o'clock Sunday afternoon in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home with Dr. W. Rand Forder officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Terry Quarles, Patty Reutenbuch, Clay Snider, Bobby Jones, George Bell, Fred Quarles, Mike Quarles and Perry Hustad. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to First Baptist Church, 1 Virginia St., Bristol, VA 24201. Mr. Quarles, 43, formerly of Bristol, died Thursday, March 1, 2001, at East Ridge Hospital in Chattanooga, Tenn. Arrangements especially for Mr. Quarles have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 4, 2001
QUESENBERRY, LUCILLE GIBSON BLOUNTVILLE, TN -- Mrs. Lucille Gibson Quesenberry, 85, died Saturday, March 10, 2001, at the Cambridge House. She was born in Washington County and had lived in Meadowview before moving to Blountville. She was the daughter of the late Harlow and Ollie Moore and was preceded in death by her husband, James Leonard Quesenberry. She attended Faith Baptist Church. She is survived by: one daughter, Mrs. Juanita Gross of Bristol, TN; one granddaughter, Gerlinda Williams of Colonial Heights, TN; one great-granddaughter, Heather Freeman of Colonial Heights; one brother, Sam Moore of Abingdon; one sister, Ruth Lloyd of Blountville; and special friends, Nancy Price, Ruby Weaver, Rita Hearl and Dennis Hearl. Graveside service will be conducted Monday, March 12, 2001, at 11 a.m. in Forest Hills Memory Gardens with Rev. Eddie Zimmerman and Rev. R.C. Houser officiating. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Sunday night at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be James Browder, Phil Martin, Eugene Arnold, Gale Hearl, Jeff McConnell and Albert Pickle. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery before the service. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 11, 2001
QUESENBERRY, LUCILLE GIBSON BLOUNTVILLE, TN -- Graveside service for Mrs. Lucille Gibson Quesenberry will be conducted Monday, March 12, 2001, at 11 a.m. in Forest Hills Memory Gardens with Rev. Eddie Zimmerman and Rev. R.C. Houser officiating. Pallbearers will be James Browder, Phil Martin, Eugene Arnold, Gale Hearl, Jeff McConnell and Albert Pickle. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery before the service. Mrs. Quesenberry, 85, died Saturday, March 10, 2001, at the Cambridge House. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 12, 2001
RASNAKE, FRED EDGAR Fred Edgar Rasnake, 66, of 201 Tyler Drive, Bristol, TN, died on March 26, 2001, at his residence. He was a native of Clinchfield, VA, and the son of the late John Ezra and Golda Ball Rasnake. He had retired from Raytheon after 39 years and was a member of Westhighlands Church. He was also a member of the King Masonic Lodge, a Scottish Rite Mason and a Shriner. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. Survivors include wife, Mrs. Patsy Greene Rasnake; sons, Ronald Eldon Rasnake of Bristol, Tenn., Edward Lynn Rasnake of Chattanooga, TN, and Michael Hodges of Bristol, TN; daughter, Lisa Nash of Bluff City, TN; sister, Marilee Trivette of Bristol, TN; brothers, William E. Rasnake of Bristol, VA, and Dr. J. Samuel Rasnake of Bristol, TN; grandchildren, Lauren Rasnake, Blake Rasnake, Michael Rasnake, Chandler Rasnake, Brock Nash and Amber Nash. He was preceded in death by a son, Buddy Hodges. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday at 8 p.m. at Westhighlands Church with Pastor Sam officiating. Committal services will be conducted on Thursday at 11 a.m. at Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6-7:45 p.m. prior to the service and other times at the residence. Those desiring may make memorials to the American Diabetes Association, 4205 Hillsboro Road, Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37215-9805. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 27, 2001
REYNOLDS, O"dell Mrs. Mrs. O'Dell Reynolds, 88, of Bristol, TN., died Thursday, March 1, 2001. She was a native of Russell County, VA and a member of Crossroads Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bascom Reynolds Sr. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Charles (June) Reynolds, Bluff City, Tenn.; son, Bascom Reynolds Jr., Bristol, Tenn.; brothers, Robert Barr, Kingsport, Tenn. and Trinkle Barr, Charlotte, NC; and sister, Violet Roark, Bristol, Va. Also surviving are three grandsons; and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles Worley and Rev. Donnie Shaffer officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Family will receive from friends 6 until 8 p.m. Friday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 2, 2001
REYNOLDS, O’DELL Mrs. O'Dell Reynolds, 88, of Bristol Nursing Home, died Thursday, March 1, 2001. A native of Russell County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Bishop and Virginia Hayes. She was a member of Crossroads Baptist Church, a homemaker and the widow of Bascom Reynolds Sr. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Charles (June) Reynolds, Bluff City, TN; son, Bascom Reynolds Jr., Bristol, TN; sister, Violet Roark, Bristol, VA, two brothers, Robert Barr, Kingsport, TN and Trinkle Barr, Charlotte, NC; grandchildren, Jerry Worley, Charles Worley Jr. and Bascom Reynolds III; and great-grandchildren, Brooke Worley, Dustin Worley and Bradley Worley. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 3, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Charles M. Worley and Rev. Donnie Shaffer officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Charles Worley Jr., Johnny Flanagan, Jerry Worley, Ronnie Rehart, Bascom Reynolds III and Ken Weems. Honorary pallbearers will be men of the Crossroads Baptist Church. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 3, 2001
ROBERTS, EVERETT GLEN Graveside services for Everett Glen Roberts will be conducted on Sunday at 3 p.m. at Forest Hills Memory Gardens with Rev. Roger Ball and Rev. Larry Glover officiating. Pallbearers will be nephews. Honorary pallbearers will include Frank Stewart, Paschal Stewart, Bruce Worley, Erwin Tate, Doug Bowman, Scott Pullon, Dennis Rock, Carson Denton, and sons of Elgin and Helen McCroskey. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home. Mr. Roberts, 82, of 11547 Rich Valley Road, Bristol, VA, died on March 15, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and the son of the late Robert and Della Barker Roberts. He was a retired carpenter and farmer and a former member of Lime Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include wife, Virginia McCroskey Roberts; son and daughter-in-law, Howell and Libby Roberts of Blountville, TN; daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia and Larry Rushing of Bristol, VA; grandsons, Joe Roberts and Larry Rushing II; granddaughters, Lisa Roberts Cannady, Belinda Rushing and Jeni Rushing; great-grandson, Sean Cannady; brothers, Aaron Roberts of Kingsport, TN, Fred Roberts of Bristol, TN, and Ted Robertson of Bristol, TN; sister, Nell Erwin of Bristol, TN, mother-in-law, Ella McCroskey; and special sister-in-law, Nannie Roberts. He was preceded in death by brothers, Jim Roberts, Homer Roberts and R.C. Roberts; and sisters, Alpha Wolfe, Kay Shupe and Sally Roberts. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 17, 2001
ROBERTS, EVERETT GLEN Graveside services for Everett Glen Roberts will be conducted on Sunday at 3 p.m. at Forest Hills Memory Gardens with Rev. Roger Ball and Rev. Larry Glover officiating. Pallbearers will be nephews. Honorary pallbearers will include Frank Stewart, Paschal Stewart, Bruce Worley, Erwin Tate, Doug Bowman, Scott Pullon, Dennis Rock, Carson Denton, and sons of Elgin and Helen McCroskey. Mr. Roberts, 82, of 11547 Rich Valley Road, Bristol, VA, died on March 15, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 18, 2001
ROBINSON, LARRRY CHARLES GAINESVILLE, GA -- Larry Charles Robinson, 56, of 4029 Fieldstone Drive, died Saturday, Feb. 3, 2001, at his residence following an extended illness. Mr. Robinson was a native of Bristol, VA, and had lived in Georgia since 1969. He retired from Southern Bell with 30 years of service. He was a member of American Legion Post 7. He was a member of the Riverbend Baptist Church. Mr. Robinson was a star athlete in Virginia High School football and track, with a record in broad jump that has never been broken. He served in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War. He was a dedicated member of his church and loved his church family and friends. He went to be with Jesus after a long battle with brain cancer. Mr. Robinson lost the battle, but because of salvation he wins the war. He was a loving husband and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He was preceded in death by his mother, Nadine Robinson, Bluefield, VA; and father-in-law and mother-in-law, N.L. Highsmith and Dorothy Highsmith. Survivors include his wife, Catharine Highsmith, Gainesville; father, Charles K. Robinson, Bristol, VA; daughter, Sarah Anne Robinson, Stone Mountain; brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Linda Highsmith, Gainesville; sister, Gerry R. Colbert, Land O Lakes, FL; brother-in-law, Glen Miller, Gainesville; sisters-in-law, Carolyn H. Emery and Mary Jane Highsmith, both of Gainesville; nieces and nephews, Angie Colbert, Tampa, FL, David Colbert, Nashville, Christian Colbert, Nashville, Scott and Dawn Justus, Gainesville, Todd Highsmith, Gainesville, and John Justus, Gainesville; very special niece, Katelin; and 17 aunts and uncles. Funeral services were scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, Feb 5, 2001, at Memorial Park Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Bucky Kennedy officiated. The family received friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Memorial Park Funeral Home, Gainesville, in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 7, 2001
ROE, KATIE ESTELLE FALLIN Katie Estelle Fallin Roe, 84, a former resident of Prince Street, Bristol, VA, died Wednesday, March 21, 2001, in Cambridge House. She was a native of Bristol, VA, daughter of the late Peter Coleman Fallin and Flora Lee Adkins Fallin. She was a member of Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, John Roe. Survivors include daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia Lee and Deryl Clark, Greensboro, NC, and Patricia E. and Harold Palmer, Winston-Salem, NC; sons and daughter-in-law, John and Jane Roe, Bristol, VA, and Frank E. Roe, Bristol, VA; sister, Flora Evelyn Morrell, Annapolis, MD, Mary Virginia Feitz, Virginia Beach, VA; brother, C. Landon Fallin, Montrose, VA; a special grandson, John Allen Roe, Bristol, VA; and grandchildren, Robin Bowles, Michael Scott, Charles Dennis Roe, Jason C. Roe, Tony Palmer, Teresa Mabe, Shawn Clark and Cortney Clark. Also surviving are six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tony Collins officiating, assisted by Jason Roe. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday in Weaver Funeral Home and other times at 233 Grove Park Drive, Bristol, Tenn. Those desiring may make memorials to Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church. A special thanks to Susan Roe. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 22, 2001
ROE, KATIE ESTELLE FALLIN Funeral services for Katie Estelle Fallin Roe will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tony Collins officiating, assisted by Jason Roe. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Those desiring may make memorials to Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church. Mrs. Roe, 84, a former resident of Prince Street, Bristol, VA, died Wednesday, March 21, 2001, in Cambridge House. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 24, 2001
ROMINES, LEWIS H. Lewis H. Romines, 87, of Bristol, died Monday, March 26, 2001, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a son of the late Harless Lee and Viola Pearl Harris Romines and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was retired from East Tennessee Packing Company and was a member of First Presbyterian Church. Mr. Romines is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Henninger Romines; one son, Wayne Douglas Romines, of Knoxville, TN; one grandson, W. Douglas Romines Jr.; a niece, Betty Owen of Greeneville, SC; and a nephew, Bill Kilgore of Decatur, GA. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 28th, in Blevins Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Gordon Turnbull officiating. Entombment will follow in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum in Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Blevins Funeral Home. Arrangements especially for Mr. Romines have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 27, 2001
ROMINES, LEWIS H. The funeral service for Lewis H. Romines will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, March 28th, in Blevins Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kenneth W. Owen and Dr. Gordon Turnbull officiating. Entombment will follow in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum in Glenwood Cemetery. Mr. Romines, 87, of Bristol, died Monday, March 26, 2001, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. Arrangements especially for Mr. Romines have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 28, 2001
ROWLAND V. P. "BUD" Jr. BLOUNTVILLE, TN -- V. P. "Bud" Rowland Jr. of 106 Neeley Place died Thursday, March 8, 2001, at Johnson City Medical Center after a two-month period of poor health. Mr. Rowland was an avid golfer, accomplished equestrian and enthusiastic sportsman, who had excelled in sports since early childhood. He had participated in horse showing and judging for many years. Bud joined Blountville Presbyterian Church when he was 11 years old and never moved his membership. Mr. Rowland moved to Greenwood, SC, and married Suzanne Thomason. He bought Petroleum Products, an Amoco distributor for five South Carolina counties, retiring 10 years ago. His father, Vernon P. Rowland, preceded him in death. Surviving are twin sons, Brent and Bayne Rowland, both of Greenwood; one daughter, Paige Rowland of Los Angeles, CA; mother, Louise M. Rowland of Kingsport; one brother, Sam Rowland of Reynolds, GA; one nephew, Sam Rowland Jr. of Montezuma, GA; and special friends, Sam Rowland of Johnson City, TN, and C.R. Groseclose of Kingsport. Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. Saturday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport. Services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday at Blountville Presbyterian Church with Rev. John Everett officiating. Burial will be in Blountville Cemetery. Lyle Barr, Mike Lacy, Sam Rowland, Jeff Rowland, Jimmy Rowland, Tony Marion, Tyler Laxton, Richie Donahue and Ned McClellan will serve as pallbearers. Memorial contributions may be made to Blountville Presbyterian Church, P. O. Box 424, Blountville, TN 37617. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 10, 2001
RUTHERFORD, BEN J. "BJ" Ben J. "BJ" Rutherford Jr., 51, 180 Grace St., Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. He was born in Mountain City, the son of the late Ben Sr. and Mildred H. Gentry Rutherford, and had made his home in the Bristol area most of his life. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include one son, Denzil Hensley Rutherford; two grandsons, Timothy and Cody Hensley; a special friend, Debbie Arnold; four sisters, Mrs. Fred (Judy) Shuttle, Dottie Sieck, Mrs. Claude (Ruby) Wyatt and Mrs. Ron (Joy) Quales; three brothers, Troy Rutherford, Roy Rutherford and Coy Rutherford; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Paul May officiating. Burial will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Gentry Cemetery, Shady Valley. Honorary pallbearers will be Danny Gross, Dusty Gross, Tom Roark, Cliff Hand, Jim Bo Rouse, Jeff Silcox, Dale Arnold, Dave Hatcher, Jim Hunigan and Charles B. "Mull" Hunigan. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 28, 2001
RUTHERFORD, BEN J. "BJ" Burial for Ben J. "B.J." Rutherford Jr. will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Gentry Cemetery, Shady Valley. Honorary pallbearers will be Danny Gross, Dusty Gross, Tom Roark, Cliff Hand, Jim Bo Rouse, Jeff Silcox, Dale Arnold, Dave Hatcher, Jim Hunigan and Charles B. "Mull" Hunigan. Mr. Rutherford, 51, 180 Grace St., Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 29, 2001
RYAN, SCOTT Scott Ryan, 77, of Bristol, TN, died Saturday, March 24, 2001, in James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Mountain Home, TN. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II. He was a retired employee of Raytheon Co. with 27 years of service. Mr. Ryan was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Ryan; one daughter, Barbara Ryan of Bristol, TN.; son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Pamela Ryan of Bluff City; one sister, Mary Bailey of Meadowview, VA; one granddaughter, Laura Ann Ryan; and one grandson, John Thomas Ryan. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at 3 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. E-mail condolences for the family may be sent to akardfh@3wave.com. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Ryan. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 25, 2001
RYAN, SCOTT Graveside services for Scott Ryan will be conducted Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at 3 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Mr. Ryan, 77, of Bristol, Tenn., died Saturday, March 24, 2001, in James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Mountain Home, Tenn. E-mail condolences for the family may be sent to akardfh@ 3wave.com. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Ryan. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 26, 2001
RYAN, SCOTT Graveside services for Scott Ryan will be conducted Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at 3 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery with Rev. David St. John officiating. Mr. Ryan, 77, of Bristol, TN, died Saturday, March 24, 2001, in James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Mountain Home, Tenn. E-mail condolences for the family may be sent to akardfh@ 3wave.com. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Ryan. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 27, 2001
SHEFFEY, DAVE R. Dave R. Sheffey, 81, of 21157 Clear Creek Road, Bristol, VA, died Monday, March 26, 2001, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a son of the late Robert and Lura Black Sheffey and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was retired from Imperial Reading and was of the Methodist faith. Mr. Sheffey is survived by his wife, Jessie McCracken Sheffey; one daughter, Trula S. Little and her husband, Gene, of Bristol, VA; three sons, James Sheffey and his wife, Shirley, and Robert Sheffey and his wife, Carmie, all of Bristol, VA, and Donald Sheffey of the home; three sisters, Zelma Burroughs and Bonnie Rampazzio, both of Bristol, TN, and Ruth Bigsby of Bristol, VA; three brothers, Carl Sheffey of Bristol, TN, Fred McCracken of Bristol, VA, and Ralph McCracken; two grandchildren, Virginia Shaver and Brian Sheffey; and several nieces and nephews The funeral service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, March 27th, in Blevins Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Markel officiating. The committal service and interment will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Richard E. Hall, Michael Hall, Stanley Canter, David Eaton, Jamie Bowers, Tony Dickenson and Johnny Dickenson. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry McCracken and J.C. Dickenson. The family will receive friends following the funeral service Tuesday evening at Blevins Funeral Home. Arrangements especially for Mr. Sheffey have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 27, 2001
SHEFFEY, DAVE R. The committal service and interment for Dave R. Sheffey will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Richard E. Hall, Michael Hall, Stanley Canter, David Eaton, Jamie Bowers and Johnny Dickenson. Honorary pallbearers will be Larry McCracken and J.C. Dickenson. Mr. Sheffey, 81, of 21157 Clear Creek Road, Bristol, Va., died Monday, March 26, 2001, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. Arrangements especially for Mr. Sheffey have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 28, 2001
SHIVLEY, D. J. NEW PORT RICHEY, FL -- D. J. Shivley, 65, died Wednesday, March 7, 2001, at North Bay Medical Center, New Port Richey. He was born in Bristol, TN, and moved from there to New Port Richey in 1957. He was a heavy equipment operator. Survivors include three sons, David Shivley of Cross City, FL, and Gary Wayne Shivley and Donald "Donnie" Shivley, both of New Port Richey; three daughters, Susan M. Kilcourse and Donna Mathews, both of New Port Richey, and Brenda Ballenger of Cross City; a brother, Ronnie Shivley of Bristol, TN; two sisters, Patricia Burnett and Joanne Cross, both of Bristol, TN; and 17 grandchildren. Thomas B. Dobies Funeral Homes, Congress Street Chapel, New Port Richey, is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 10, 2001
SIMERLY, PAUL E. PINEY FLATS, TN -- Paul E. Simerly, 80, of 317 Nelson Ave., died Sunday, March 18, 2001, at his residence. He was a native of Cranberry, NC, and had lived in Baltimore for a number of years before moving to Piney Flats in 1973. He was a son of the late Clyde G. and Jane McKinney Simerly. Mr. Simerly had been employed by Unisys of Bristol. Mr. Simerly was a member of First Presbyterian Church and a U.S. Army Air Force veteran having served in World War II. He was also a member of the American Ex-Prisoners of War, East Tennessee chapter. Mr. Simerly was a POW during World War II for 14 months. Survivors include his wife, Mary Ruth Simerly; three sisters, Louise Woodby, Frances Fletcher and Jean Field, all of Johnson City; one brother, C.H. Simerly of Matthews, NC; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday from Morris-Baker South Chapel with Rev. Baron Eliason and Dr. Allen Davis officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday from National Cemetery at Mountain Home, TN, where family and friends will meet for services. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday. Arrangements by Morris-Baker, 2001 Oakland Ave., Johnson City. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 19, 2001
SLAUGHTER, BILL Bill Slaughter, 79, of Bristol, TN, died Sunday, March 11, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Washington County, VA, a son of the late Samuel Arthur and Nellie Waters Slaughter. Mr. Slaughter was a veteran of World War II, having served four years in the U.S. Army, and was a retired employee of Food Lion. He is survived by his sister, Louise Black of Bluff City; his twin brother, Henry Wiley Slaughter of Bristol Nursing Home; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 8 o'clock Tuesday evening in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Todd Leonard officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Tuesday evening prior to the service. The committal service and burial will be conducted at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning at National Cemetery at Mountain Home, TN, with military graveside rites conducted by Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975. Arrangements especially for Mr. Slaughter have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 13, 2001
SLAUGHTER, BILL The committal service and burial for Bill Slaughter will be conducted at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning at National Cemetery at Mountain Home, TN, with military graveside rites conducted by Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975. Mr. Slaughter, 79, of Bristol, TN, died Sunday, March 11, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Arrangements especially for Mr. Slaughter have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 14, 2001
SLAUGHTER, F. JOE KINGSPORT -- F. Joe Slaughter, 69, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2001, at his home after a period of declining health. Joe was retired from the Eastman Chemical Co. in 1993, alumni of the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, a charter member of the Colonial Heights Eagles and a life member of the VFW. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean conflict where he served for two years in Korea. A son who died in infancy, Brian Adrian Slaughter, his father, Clarence K. Slaughter; a brother, Harry K. Slaughter, and a sister who died in infancy, Patsy Ruth Slaughter, preceded Joe in death. Joe is survived by his wife, Margie L. Witt Slaughter; two daughters and son-in-law, Sherri Slaughter Williams and her husband, Pastor Dewey W. Williams of Bristol, VA, and Sonya Slaughter Helm; three grandchildren, Elizabeth Grace Williams Baugh, Rebekah Hope Williams and Peyton Brian Helm; his mother, Mrs. Clarence K. (Golden) Slaughter of Kingsport; and a sister and brother-in-law, Jerry and Dolan Thomas of Blountville. Calling hours will be 1-2 p.m. Tuesday at the East Lawn Funeral Home with the funeral service at 2 p.m. in East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Dewey W. Williams and assisted by Brother Paul Shaffer. Music will be under the direction of Mary Barker. A military graveside service will follow in East Lawn Memorial Park conducted by the Charles DeWitt Byrd Post 3382 of Kingsport. Pallbearers will be Bob Carter, Larry Corum, Lee Hickman, Tom Johnson, Smitty Kiser, Bob Weeks, Nat Wheelock and Glenn Bragg. Honorary pallbearers will be Raymond Carter Jr., Jim Chase, Kyle Cooper, John Dallas, Herschell Davidson, Roy Flanary, Howard Gregg, Richard Mountain, H. Lee Prince, Dr. C.A. Renfro and Jake Roberts. East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Slaighter family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 4, 2001
SLAUGHTER, F. JOE KINGSPORT -- Calling hours for F. Joe Slaughter will be 1-2 p.m. Tuesday at the East Lawn Funeral Home. The funeral service will begin at 2 p.m. in East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Dewey W. Williams, assisted by Brother Paul Shaffer, officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mary Barker. A military graveside service will follow in East Lawn Memorial Park, conducted by the Charles DeWitt Byrd Post 3382 of Kingsport. Pallbearers will be Bob Carter, Larry Corum, Lee Hickman, Tom Johnson, Smitty Kiser, Bob Weeks, Nat Wheelock and Glenn Bragg. Honorary pallbearers will be Raymond Carter Jr., Jim Chase, Kyle Cooper, John Dallas, Herschell Davidson, Roy Flanary, Howard Gregg, Richard Mountain, H. Lee Prince, Dr. C.A. Renfro and Jake Roberts. Mr. Slaughter, 69, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2001, at his home after a period of declining health. East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Slaughter family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 5, 2001
SLUDER, FRED SHADY VALLEY, TN -- Fred Sluder, 87, of 11054 Highway 421 North, passed away Thursday, March 29, 2001, at his residence. He was a native of Ashe County, NC, and was a son of the late Amos and Abby Greer Sluder. He was preceded in death by two sons, Donald Sluder and Teddy Sluder. Mr. Sluder was a former employee of Tipton Construction of Bristol, Tenn., for 45 years and a member of the Taylorsville Masonic Lodge 243 F&AM for 52 years. Survivors: wife, Faye Sluder of the home; seven sons, Bill Sluder, Abilene, TX, Jim Sluder, Tonica, Ill., Harold Sluder, of the home, Walter "Tiny" Sluder, FL, Earl Sluder, Shady Valley, Tommy Sluder, Shady Valley, and David Sluder, of the home; two sisters, Edna Blevins, Shady Valley, and Faye Rozzia, Coatsville, Pa.; one brother, Ottis Sluder, Shady Valley; 25 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 7 p.m. Sunday from the Chapel of the Percy-Hux Funeral Home with Dr. Tom Peake to officiate. A Masonic service will follow the funeral service. Graveside and interment will be 2 p.m. Monday in the Shady Valley Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be selected by family and honorary pallbearers will be selected by family. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Taylorsville Masonic Lodge \243 F&AM Building Fund, c/o Bill McGuire, 1168 South Shady St., Mountain City, TN. The family will receive friends from 5 till 7 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home or at the residence any time. Percy-Hux Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 30, 2001
SMITH, HENRY The graveside service for Mr. Henry Smith will be conducted at 10 o'clock Monday morning at National Cemetery at Mountain Home, TN, with Pastor Thomas Quickel officiating. Military graveside rites will be conducted by Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975. The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:45 p.m. Sunday evening, followed by a brief memorial service at 8 o'clock at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Mr. Smith, 76, of Bristol, TN, died Thursday, March 22, 2001, at his home. He was born in Jersey City, NJ, a son of the late Harry and Helen Mahoney Smith. Mr. Smith was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Navy, and was a retired security guard. He was preceded in death by his sister, Rosemary Wesley. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Elaine A. Smith; two brothers, Eugene Smith of Florida, and Robert Smith of New Jersey; a daughter, Hope Shawlinski and her husband, Scott of New Jersey; a son, Glenn Smith and his wife Shirley of Bristol, TN; five grandchildren, Christy Smith of Greenville, SC, Angela Smith of Bristol, Megan Shawlinski, Danny Shawlinski, and Alison Shawlinski, all of New Jersey; and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements especially for Mr. Smith have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 24, 2001
SMITH, HENRY The graveside service for Mr. Henry Smith will be conducted at 10 o'clock Monday morning at National Cemetery at Mountain Home, TN, with Pastor Thomas Quickel officiating. Military graveside rites will be conducted by Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975. The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:45 p.m. Sunday evening, followed by a brief memorial service at 8 o'clock at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Mr. Smith, 76, of Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, March 22, 2001, at his home. Arrangements especially for Mr. Smith have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 25, 2001
SMITH, HILDRED ROSENBAUM MARION, NC -- Hildred Rosenbaum Smith, 83, of 80 Beck St., died Saturday at Autumn Care of Marion. Born in Buncombe County to the late Author Feathers and Minnie Wilson, she was retired from Merimont Furniture Company. Survivors include two daughters, Peggy Callahan Lefler and husband David of Bluff City, TN, and Louise Callahan of Marion; one stepdaughter, Betty Scarbrough and husband Bob of Starksville, MS; one stepson, John Smith Jr. of Newland, NC; five grandchildren, Mike, Bill and Debbie Callahan of Marion, Rick Callahan of Bluff City and Donna Saltz of Bristol, TN; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; five step-grandchildren; and four step-great-grandchildren. A service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in McCall Memorial Chapel of Kirksey Funeral Home, Marion. Revs. Gary Webb and Don Lawing will officiate. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 7-9 p.m. at Kirksey Funeral Home, Marion, NC. At other times the family will receive friends at 80 Beck St., Marion, NC. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 12, 2001
SMITH, ROBERT LEE BLUFF CITY, TN -- Robert Lee Smith, 82, of 289 Beaver Road died Friday, March 9, 2001, in James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Mountain Home, TN. Mr. Smith was a native of Bluff City and a member of the Westview Christian Church in Blountville, TN. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, having served in World War II. Survivors are wife of 30 years, Mrs. Anna Blanch Smith of Mountain City, TN; one son, Guy Smith; one daughter, Gloria Smith; and one brother, Aubrey Smith of Huntsville, AL. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday from the Chapel of the Percy-Hux Funeral Home with Mr. Dwayne Dickson to officiate. Burial will be in the Glenwood Cemetery, Bristol, TN. Pallbearers will be Johnson County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2 p.m. Monday at the funeral home chapel. Percy-Hux Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 11, 2001
SMITH, ROBERT SCOTT WISE, VA -- Robert Scott Smith, 71, passed away Wednesday, March 28, 2001, at Norton Community Hospital in Norton. Mr. Smith was born Nov. 19, 1929, in Williamsburg, Mass., and had lived in various places before moving to Wise 11 years ago. He was a retired chief petty officer for the United States Navy and was of the Catholic faith. He was a son of the late Winford and Anna Smith, and was preceded in death by a brother, David Smith; a stepson, William D. Rife; and a step-grandson, Robert Scott Mullins. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Rife Garvey Smith, Wise; one sister, Jane Kabot, Loveland, CO; one stepdaughter and her husband, Debra C. and Johnny Mullins, Wise; one step-grandson, Brandon Scott Rife, Wise; one step-granddaughter, Katy Greer, Norton, VA; one stepdaughter-in-law, Debbie Rife, Norton; one sister-in-law, Mary Ellen Smith, New York; one aunt, Katherine Keefe, Northampton, Mass.; several nieces and nephews; and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 30, 2001, at Carty Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in The National Cemetery in Mountain Home, TN. Visitation will be 6-9 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Arrangements cared for by Carty Funeral Home, Norton-Wise, VA. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 29, 2001
SMITH, ROBERT WAYNE BLUFF CITY, TN -- Robert Wayne Smith, 27, died Saturday, March 10, 2001, in the Holston Valley Medical Center Hospital. A native of Washington County, TN, he was a son of Judy Milhorn and Bobby Gene Smith. Survivors include mother, Judy Milhorn, Bristol, TN; father, Bobby Gene Smith of Piney Flats; daughter, Megan Marie Smith of Johnson City; brother, Daniel Allen Milhorn of Bristol; and several aunts and uncles also survive. Arrangements are incomplete. Tetrick Funeral Home, Bluff City Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 11, 2001
SMITH, ROBERT WAYNE BLUFF CITY, TN -- Funeral services for Robert Wayne Smith will be held Monday, March 12, 2001, at 7 p.m. from the chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home-Bluff City with Rev. Jerry Shaffer and Rev. Greg Kain officiating. Graveside and interment will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2001, from Shell Cemetery, Piney Flats. Those who wish to attend the graveside services are requested to meet at the cemetery at 10:50 a.m. The family will receive friends Monday from 6 until 7 p.m. from the chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home-Bluff City. Condolences to the family may be e-mailed to the funeral home at BFCity@preferred.com. Mr. Smith, 27, died Saturday, March 10, 2001, in the Holston Valley Medical Center Hospital. Tetrick Funeral Home, Bluff City Chapel, is in charge of the arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 12, 2001
SNYDER, ADOLPHEUS LEE "AL" KINGSPORT, TN -- Adolpheus Lee (Al) Snyder, 77, passed away on March 12, 2001, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Priscilla Elizabeth Snyder in 1984. He was the son of the late Adolpheus and Josephine Ungerer Snyder of Akron, Ohio. Mr. Snyder retired from ITT in Gray and was a member of Airport Christian Church in Blountville. He was active in the ITT Breakfast Club, the Telephone Pioneers Club, the Johnson City Grand Squares and was honored in August, 2000, as an inductee into the Tennessee Square Dance Hall of Fame. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy C. (Dot) Snyder; his children, Jeffrey Lee Snyder and Gregory Charles Snyder, of Charlottesville, VA, Karen Snyder Schoonover and husband, Rick of Santa Rosa Beach, FL, Todd Robert Snyder and wife, Margaret of Birmingham, AL; and stepdaughter, Pam Jessee and husband Rudy of Blountville, TN. He is also survived by his brother, Jack Snyder and wife, Katie of Portage Lakes, OH. Mr. Snyder had seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. At his request, Mr. Snyder's body was donated to Quillen College of Medicine in Johnson City. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Friday, March 16, at Airport Christian Church in Blountville and officiated by Rev. David Ensminger. The family will receive friends after the service or any time at 212 Glendora Drive, Kingsport. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society at 2513 Wesley St., Suite 4, Johnson City, TN 37601, or the Airport Christian Church Building Fund at 152 Centenary Road, Blountville, TN 37617, or the charity of choice. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 14, 2001
STACY, TERRI "JO" GRINDSTAFF Terri "Jo" Grindstaff Stacy, 45, of Bristol, VA, passed away Monday, March 5, 2001, in Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, TN, following an extended illness. Born in Williamson, WV, she was a daughter of J.C. Grindstaff, Grundy, VA, and the late Nannie Virginia Beckett Grindstaff - Nov. 21, 1997. She was also preceded in death by an infant brother, Johnny C. Grindstaff Jr. She had been a resident of Grundy several years prior to moving to Bristol, VA, and was a member of Grundy Church of Christ. She was a graduate of Grundy High School Class of 1974 and attended Virginia Highlands Community College. She was a former employee of United Coal Company for 19 years and was a medical transcriptions for Cardio Vascular Associates for seven years. Ms. Stacy is survived by her father, J.C. Grindstaff, Grundy; one sister, Pam Fleming and husband Ron, Grundy; one brother, Tommy Grindstaff and wife, Yuvonne, Oakwood, VA; two nieces, Tonya Lloyd, Knoxville, Tenn., and Amy Wagner, Denver, NC; also by a host of special friends and co-workers. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, March 8, 2001, at noon at Grundy Church of Christ with Evangelist Clarence Greenleaf and Evangelist Phillip Poe officiating with burial to follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, VA. Friends may call at Grundy Church of Christ Wednesday afternoon at 5 p.m. Active pallbearers will be Claude Ratliff, Bill Cook, Bill Neeley, Billy Raines, Mike Yates and Chuch Crabtree. Honorary pallbearers will be Tim Tabor, Tex Dales, Tim Riffey, Dr. Sarfraz Zaidi, Dr. Christopher Kennedy, Dr. Pierre Istfan, Dr. Terry Forester, Dr. Mark Borsch, Dr. Clarence Spanneth, Dr. David Beckner, Judge N. E. Persin, Judge Keary Williams, Michael Wallace and Bill Stacy. There will be services at the church Wednesday evening at 7 p.m. Grundy Funeral Home of Grundy is in charge of all arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 7, 2001
STATZER, MARIE Marie Statzer, 80, of Bristol, VA, died Thursday, March 1, 2001, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Wise County, VA, the daughter of the late Alfred and Bonnie Estep Huff. She worked for many years in her family's restaurant business in Abingdon, VA. She was of Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodie O. Statzer; a son, Ronald Statzer; a daughter, Faye Rogers; and one brother, Harrison Huff. Surviving are two sons, Jim Statzer and Gordon Statzer, both of Bristol, VA.; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and two brothers, Milton Huff and Alfred Huff, both of Big Stone Gap, Va. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens, Big Stone Gap, VA., with Dr. Tony Collins officiating. Services will be in the P.V.M.G. Mausoleum. Holding Funeral Home Inc., is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 2, 2001
STAUBUS, BILLY J. Funeral services for Billy J. Staubus will be conducted Monday, March 12, 2001, at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Austin Cook officiating. Entombment will be in Glenwood Cemetery Mausoleum Tuesday at 11 a.m. with military honors conducted by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Monday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Staubus, 67, of 167 Ridgedale Drive, Bristol, TN, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 10, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and the son of the late William R. "Bill" Staubus and Mae M. Staubus Jones. Mr. Staubus was a former employee of Bristol Metals with 42 years of service and an employee of Sandvik. He attended Victory Baptist Church, was a member of King Masonic Lodge 416, Jericho Temple, Scottish Rite and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Helen Gray Staubus; three sons, Billy Wayne Staubus, Keith and wife Mary Staubus and Ricky Staubus; four sisters, Chassie VanPool, Susan White, Irene Jones and Peggy Wade; one brother, Kenyon Staubus; six grandchildren, Amanda, Kimberly, Bridget, Kyla, Devon and Keith Jr.; great-granddaughter, Savannah; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Staubus was preceded in death by a sister, Ann Marshall; and a brother, Milton Staubus. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 12, 2001
STAUBUS, BILLY J. Entombment for Billy J. Staubus will be in Glenwood Cemetery Mausoleum Tuesday at 11 a.m. with military honors conducted by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Mr. Staubus, 67, of 167 Ridgedale Drive, Bristol, Tenn., went to be with the Lord, Saturday, March 10, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Malcolm. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 13, 2001
STOKES, LEONA PEARL LANE Leona Pearl Lane Stokes, 95, of Bristol, VA, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2001, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. Born in Scott County, VA, a daughter of the late Henry and Virgie Smith Lane, Mrs. Stokes has resided in Bristol since 1938. She was employed at Big Jack Manufacturing. Mrs. Stokes was a member and former Sunday School teacher at Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude Hagan Stokes, in 1973, and by one brother, James Lane and one sister, Lillian Parker. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Thomas R. and Jeanne Stokes of Bristol, VA; one daughter and son-in-law, Frances June and T. Harry Arnold of Abingdon, VA; two grandchildren, Thomas H. Arnold Jr. of Bristol, TN, and Candius Arnold Breedlove of Tampa, FL; four great-grandchildren, Benjamin Breedlove, Adam Breedlove, Dawn Breedlove and Jared Breedlove; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in the Mausoleum Chapel at Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Brother David Burton will officiate. There will be no formal visitation at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Bristol Life Saving Crew, Inc., 1601 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. Arrangements are by Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 6, 2001
STOKES, LEONA PEARL LANE Funeral services for Leona Pearl Lane Stokes will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Mausoleum Chapel at Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Brother David Burton will officiate. There will be no formal visitation at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Bristol Life Saving Crew, Inc., 1601 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. Mrs. Stokes, 95, of Bristol, VA, passed away Sunday, March 4, 2001, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 7, 2001
SULLIVAN, JUNIOR PRESTON Junior Preston Sullivan, 74, of 702 Maple St., Bristol, VA, went to be with the Lord, Friday, March 10, 2001, at his home. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and the son of the late Robert and Ethel Johnson Sullivan. He was the retired owner and operator of Sullivans Roofing Co. and a member of the Shiloh Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include: wife, Frances Rose Sullivan; three daughters, Debbie Phelps of Bristol, VA, Kathy Wise of Bristol, VA, and Beatrice Hutson of Bristol, VA; six sons, Johnny Sullivan of Blountville, TN, Woody Sullivan of Blountville, David Sullivan of Bristol, VA, Donald Sullivan of Bristol, VA, Gale Sullivan of Bristol, VA, and Roger Sullivan, Damascus, VA; 26 grandchildren; and 46 great-grandchildren. Funeral services for Junior Preston Sullivan will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, March 12, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Walter Statzer officiating. A private burial will be in the Walnut Grove Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons. In lieu of flowers, family requests that memorials be made to the Shiloh Freewill Baptist Church, 21508 Benhams Road, Bristol, VA 24202. A special thanks to Wellmont Hospice House, Vickie Hutson, T.J. Hutson and Debbie Phelps. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Weaver Funeral Home or other times at the home of Beatrice Hutson, 101 Rex Road, Bristol, TN. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 11, 2001
SULLIVAN, JUNIOR PRESTON Funeral services for Junior Preston Sullivan will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, March 12, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Walter Statzer officiating. A private burial will be in the Walnut Grove Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons. In lieu of flowers, family requests that memorials be made to the Shiloh Freewill Baptist Church, 21508 Benhams Road, Bristol, VA 24202. A special thanks to Wellmont Hospice House, Vickie Hutson, T.J. Hutson and Debbie Phelps. Mr. Sullivan, 74, of 702 Maple St., Bristol, Va., went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 9, 2001, at his home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 12, 2001
SWYGERT, GLADYS GRIFFITH The funeral service for Gladys Griffith Swygert will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery with Niles Kitzmiller officiating. There will be no formal visitation at the funeral home. The family wishes to express their special thanks to Dr. James Schrenker and the staff of NHC-Bristol for their kindness. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society. Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail to jswygert3@ earthlink.net. Mrs. Swygert, of Bristol, Va., went to be with her Lord on Monday, March 26, 2001, after a lengthy illness. Born in Russell County, Va., she was the daughter of the late William and Emily Vance Griffith. She had made her home in Bristol most of her life. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, John R. Swygert and two daughters, Anna Swygert and Emily O. Canter. She was a member of First Christian Church. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Bonnie and Steve Dowell of Bristol, Va., and Virginia and Bruce Edwards of Stuart, Fla.; four sons and daughters-in-law, John and Sue Swygert, of Bristol, Va., Lander and Lovena Swygert of Abingdon, Va., Ray and Cheryl Swygert of Kingsport, Tenn., and Von and Margie Swygert of Seattle, Wash.; three sisters and brothers-in- law, Bertie and Richard Dailey, of New Braunfels, Texas, Ester and Wayne Pageler, of Fort Worth, TX, and Judy and Palmer Rose, of Clintwood, VA.; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Chester and Doris Griffith of Georgetown, TX, James and Gerry Griffith of Abingdon, VA, and Howard Griffith of Kingsport; 11 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 28, 2001
THOMPSON, JAMES MARVIN Funeral services for James Marvin Thompson will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 13, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dennis Burnette, Rev. Benny Bowman and Rev. Ray Davis officiating. Burial will follow in the Pine Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Randy Almany, Richard Leonard and nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be children from his school bus route, employees of the City of Bristol Virginia Public Works Department and Bristol Virginia Transit System and Dr. Michael Fletcher. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Kidney Foundation of East Tennessee, P. O. Box 1135, Blountville, TN 37617. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Weaver Funeral Home. Mr. Thompson, 65, 516 Page St., Bristol, VA, died Saturday, March 10, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. A lifelong resident of the Bristol area, he was son of the late William and Laura Bell Cross. He was a retired employee with the Bristol Virginia Public Works with 37 years of service and a school bus driver with the Bristol Virginia Transit System. He was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by a sister, Mabel Booher; and two brothers, Henry Thompson and John Thompson. Survivors include: wife, Margaret Lucille Thompson; daughter and son-in-law, Kimberly and James Almaroad, Bristol, VA; son and daughter-in-law, James (Jim) and Susan Thompson, Bristol, VA; grandchild, Lucinda Almaroad; great-grandchild, K.D. Kistner; sister and brother-in-law, Jessie and Wayne O'Dell, Bristol, VA; five brothers, Fred Thompson, Clayton Thomas and Conley Thompson, all of Bristol, VA, Dallas Thompson, Mendota, Va., and Oscar Thompson, Douglasville, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 12, 2001
WALKER, STELLA WALTON SHADY VALLEY, TN -- Stella Walker, 74, of 2839 Winchester Road, died Wednesday, March 14, 2001, at her residence. She was born in Smyth County, VA, and had lived in Johnson County, TN, most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Sidney and Catherine Sullivan Walton, and was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Cleveland Walker. Mrs. Walker was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by two daughters, Linda Parks of Damascus, VA, and Mary Sue Campbell of Franklin, WV; one son, Clay Walker of Salem, VA; two sisters, Virginia Edmiston of Marion, VA, and Anna Lowe of Elizabethton, TN; five brothers, Ed Walton of Chilhowie, VA, Carl Walton, Glenn Walton and Harold Walton, all of Marion, VA, and Vick Walton of Newport, NC; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, March 16, 2001, at Johnson Funeral Home Chapel, Damascus, with Pastor Robert Griffin Jr. officiating. The committal service and interment will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2001, in Blevins Cemetery, Shady Valley. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 167 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Friday prior to the funeral service at Johnson Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail at jnsonfh@preferred.com. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is serving the family of Mrs. Walker. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 15, 2001
WALKER, STELLA SHADY VALLEY, TN -- The funeral service for Stella Walker will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, March 16, 2001, at Johnson Funeral Home Chapel, Damascus, with Pastor Robert Griffin Jr. officiating. The committal service and interment will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 17, 2001, in Blevins Cemetery, Shady Valley. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 167 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Friday prior to the funeral service at Johnson Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail at jnsonfh@preferred.com. Mrs. Walker, 74, of 2839 Winchester Road, died Wednesday, March 14, 2001, at her residence. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is serving the family of Mrs. Walker. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 16, 2001
WARD, WORLEY DANIEL Worley Daniel Ward, of Bristol, VA, passed away Saturday, March 3, 2001, at the Bristol Regional Medical Center. Worley attended Dobyns-Bennett High School where he was a member of the 1963 All-State Basketball Tournament Team and was named High School All- American. He went on to play basketball and graduated from Massanutten Military School in 1964. After high school, he played basketball at North Carolina State University for two years before transferring to ETSU. While at ETSU, he was a starter on the 1968 NCAA "Sweet 16 Team" and the Ohio Valley Conference championship team before graduating in 1969 with a degree in health and physical education. He went on to coach basketball at Elizabethton, Rogersville High School, Blountville Middle School and King High School in Tampa, Fla., from 1975-78. He then discontinued teaching/coaching and went to work for Paine Webber in Tampa as a stock broker. In January of 2000, he retired on disability from the Bristol, Tennessee office of Paine Webber, where he was the branch manager. Worley was preceded in death by his father, Emmett Ward; and a niece, Heather Smith. He is survived by his loving wife of nine years, Mrs. Susan Stutler Ward of the home; three daughters, Ms. Vicki Linne Ward and Mrs. Brooke Ward Robbins, both of Kingsport, and Mrs. Angie Ward Gleaves of Nashville; seven grandchildren, Samuel Ward, Jonathan Ward, Justin Robbins and Brett Robbins, all of Kingport, Macie Gleaves, Conner Gleaves and Chaz Gleaves, all of Nashville; his mother, Mrs. Stella Ward of Kingsport, and a sister, Pat and brother-in-law, Keith Smith; one nephew, Daren Smith; and one niece, Mrs. Dudley Smith Miller. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday in East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Frank Crawford officiating. Richard Arnold, from Rogersville, will give a eulogy. There will be a one-hour visitation following the memorial service. East Lawn is serving the Ward family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 5, 2001
WEATHERLY, HELEN JONAS Helen Jonas Weatherly, 80, of Bristol, VA, went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 26, 2001. She had resided at the Cambridge House for the past two years. Mrs. Weatherly was a native and lifelong resident of Bristol, VA, and was preceded in death by her husband of 58 years, Elmer Charles Weatherly, who passed away in October, 2000. Mr. and Mrs. Weatherly were members of Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church for 57 years. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Anna and Bill Johnson of Bristol, VA; and one son and daughter-in-law, Rick and Wanda Weatherly of Cary, NC Also surviving are six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, March 28, 2001, in Mountain View Cemetery with Brother Joe Hudson officiating. There will be no formal visitation held at the funeral home. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Weatherly. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 27, 2001
WEATHERLY, HELEN JONAS Graveside services for Helen Jonas Weatherly will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 29, 2001, in Mountain View Cemetery with Rev. David Burton officiating. There will be no formal visitation held at the funeral home. Mrs. Weatherly, 80, of Bristol, Va., went to be with her Lord and Savior on March 26, 2001. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@ 3wave.com. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Weatherly BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 28, 2001
WEAVER, NORA KAYLOR DOUGLASVILLE, GA -- Mrs. C. Howard (Nora Kaylor) Weaver, 85, of 726 West Spring Drive, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2001, in the Wellstar Cobb County Medical Center after a period of declining health. Nora was born June 25, 1915, in Washington County, VA, to the late William King and Stella (Moore) Kaylor, but had lived most of her adult life in Sullivan County and lived the remainder of her life with a daughter in Georgia. Nora was the widow of C. Howard Weaver. Nora was of the Baptist faith and attended Gardeners Chapel Church. She was retired from Mary Grey Hosiery Mill, Bristol, VA Other than her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Brenda Kay; three brothers, Martin Jennings, William Sherman and Thomas; and one sister, Matilda Denton. Survivors include: four daughters, Mrs. Vernon (Betty Weaver) Leonard, Mrs. Don (Mary Weaver) Mimms, Mrs. James (Helen Weaver) Nieznany and Sandra Weaver Henry; three granddaughters, Angela L. Leonard, Amy L. Ebersole and Laura V. Henry; one brother, Marshal J. Kaylor of Bayonnet, FL; and one sister, Mrs. Lottie Ray of West Virginia. Calling hours will be 6-8 p.m. Saturday at East Lawn Funeral Home. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Sunday in the Garden of the Good Shepherd of East Lawn Memorial Park with Reverend Gary Long officiating. East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Weaver family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 24, 2001
WEAVER, NORA KAYLOR DOUGLASVILLE, GA -- Graveside services Mrs. C. Howard (Nora Kaylor) Weaver will be at 11 a.m. Sunday in the Garden of the Good Shepherd of East Lawn Memorial Park with Reverend Gary Long officiating. Mrs. Weaver, 85, of 726 West Spring Drive, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2001, in the Wellstar Cobb County Medical Center after a period of declining health. East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Weaver family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 25, 2001
WHITSON, CLARENCE E. Mr. Clarence E. Whitson Jr., 78, of 664 Old Stage Trail, Bristol, TN, died on March 14, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late Clarence Edgar and Cartie B. Combs Whitson and had lived most of his life in Sullivan County. He had retired from Raytheon after 30 years where he worked as a test methods engineer. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Blountville, the Whiteside Masonic Lodge \13 of Blountville and the Blountville Chapter 419 of the Eastern Star. He was a United States Army veteran serving in World War II. Survivors include: wife, Barbara J. Booher Whitson; children and spouses, Linda and Bill Snow, Eddie and Terry Whitson and Brenda and Danny Rutherford; sisters, Janice Snyder, Helen Booher and Carolyn Holloway; brothers, Larry Whitson, Bob Whitson and Herbert Whitson; grandchildren, Kevin Snow, Jeremy Whitson, Andrew Whitson, Scott Rutherford and Mike Rutherford.; and several nieces and nephews. Masonic Services for Clarence E. Whitson Jr. will be conducted on Friday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel by Whiteside Masonic Lodge \13. Funeral services will follow conducted by Rev. Lester MacKinnon. Committal services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6-7:45 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association at 4004 Hillsboro Road, Suite B-216, Nashville, TN 37215. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 16, 2001
WHITSON, CLARENCE E. Committal services for Clarence E. Whitson Jr., will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association at 4004 Hillsboro Road, Suite B-216, Nashville, TN 37215. Mr. Whitson, 78, of 664 Old Stage Trail, Bristol, TN, died on March 14, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 17, 2001
WIDENER, IRIS MILDRED GRAY, TN -- Iris Mildred Widener, 85, passed away Monday, March 26, 2001, in the Anderson Health Care Center after a period of declining health. Iris was born in Sand Lick, Va., on Feb. 16, 1916, to the late Walter M. (Doc) and Lizzie P. (Sutherland) Deskins, and was the widow of H.R. (Buster) Widener, who passed away in 1999. She was also preceded in death by her twin infant daughters; a brother, Arthur Deskins, and sisters, Dottie Lou Deskins, Marie Riddle and Clara Fleming Richards. Survivors include, daughter and son-in-law, Linda and George (Tom) Tittsworth of Gray; grandchildren, Tony and Kim Tittsworth and Jeff and Mellisa Tittsworth; great-grandchildren, Heather Cartwright, Matthew Cartwright, Joshua Tittsworth and Mikayla Tittsworth; and brothers, Carson (Nick) Deskins of Kingsport and Rayneer Deskins of Weber City, Va. Calling hours will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the East Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 8 p.m. Thursday in East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Leander Ray and Reverend Robert Manning officiating. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the East Lawn Memorial Park. East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Widener family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 28, 2001
WIDENER, MILDRED GRAY, TN -- Calling hours for Iris Mildred Widener will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the East Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 8 p.m. Thursday in East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Leander Ray and Reverend Robert Manning officiating. Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Friday in the East Lawn Memorial Park. Mrs. Widener, 85, passed away Monday, March 26, 2001, in the Anderson Health Care Center after a period of declining health. East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Widener family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 29, 2001
WIDNER, MABLE LEONARD Mable Leonard Widner, 90, of Bristol, VA, died Tuesday, March 20, 2001, at The Cambridge House. She was a native of Washington County, VA, and lived in this area all of her life. She was a daughter of the late Charlie and Macie Barker Leonard, and the widow of Clark C. Widner. She attended Lime Hill Baptist Church. Mrs. Widner is survived by two daughters: Martha Roark, of Bristol, VA, and Patricia Vaughn, of Bristol, TN; one son, Paul Widner, of Bristol, TN; one sister, Eliza Mae Begley of Big Stone Gap, VA; one brother, William Straton, of Blountville, TN; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, March 23rd, in Blevins Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Tom Hicks officiating. Burial will follow in Baker's Cemetery on Livingston Creek Road in Washington County, VA. Pallbearers will be the son and grandsons. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Blevins Funeral Home. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Widner have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 22, 2001
WIDNER, MABEL LEONARD The funeral service for Mabel Leonard Widner will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, March 23rd, in Blevins Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Tom Hicks officiating. Burial will follow in Barker's Cemetery on Livingston Creek Road in Washington County, VA. Pallbearers will be the son and grandsons. Mrs. Widner, 90, of Bristol, VA, died Tuesday, March 20, 2001, at The Cambridge House. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Widner have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at blvinsfh@preferred.com. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 23, 2001
WOLFE, RHODA Rhoda Wolfe, 79, of Bristol, VA, died on March 20, 2001, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late John Henry and Lena Recker Westerfield, and had lived in the Bristol area since she was 25 years old. She was a housewife and the widow of Dewey Wolfe. She had formerly attended East End Christian Church where she served as a Sunday School teacher and had recently been attending West Hills Christian Church. Survivors include daughter, Doris Olinger of Bristol, VA; sister, Geneva Johnson of Bristol, TN; granddaughters, Amy Pruner of Bristol, VA, and Amber Rose of Johnson City, TN; great-grandson, Josh Pruner; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at West Hills Christian Church with Ministers Gary Knapp and Frank Branson officiating. Committal services will be conducted on Friday at 11 a.m. at Mountain View Mausoleum. Honorary pallbearers include Paul Young, Johnny Hutchinson, Tommy Smythe, Jim Cross, Rob Douglas, John Pittman, Billy Stewart and Harry Milligan. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6-7:30 p.m. at West Hills Christian Church prior to the service and other times at the home of her daughter, 330 Booher Road, Bristol, VA. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 21, 2001
WOLFE, RHODA Funeral services for Rhoda Wolfe will be conducted on Thursday at 7:30 p.m. at West Hills Christian Church with Ministers Gary Knapp and Frank Branson officiating. Committal services will be conducted on Friday at 11 a.m. at Mountain View Mausoleum. Honorary pallbearers include Paul Young, Johnny Hutchinson, Tommy Smythe, Jim Cross, Rob Douglas, John Pittman, Billy Stewart and Harry Milligan. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6-7:30 p.m. at West Hills Christian Church prior to the service and other times at the home of her daughter, 330 Booher Road, Bristol, VA. Mrs. Wolfe, 79, of Bristol, VA, died on March 20, 2001, at her residence. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 22, 2001
WOOD, ARTHUR LEE Arthur Lee Wood, 81, of 20138 Benhams Road, Bristol, VA, died Thursday, March 8, 2001, in James H. Quillen Medical Affairs Medical Center in Mountain Home, TN. A lifelong resident of the Bristol area, he was a son of the late John M. and Addie Wilson Wood. He was a retired employee from Bristol Block. He was a member of Riverview Methodist Church and a Sunday school superintendent for 13 years. He was a member of Mendota Masonic Lodge 174, the Jericho Temple and the Scottish Rite. He was a World War II Army veteran and a member of Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975 of Bristol. Survivors include: two daughters, Geraldine Anderson of Disputanta, VA, and Mary Wood Minnick of Bristol, VA; four sons, Michael Wood of Sevierville, TN, John Wood of Navarre, FL., Tom Wood of Bristol, VA, and Kenny Wood of Bristol, VA; two sisters, Pauline Horner of Bristol, TN, and Elsie Mae Gullen of Gate City, TN; one grandchild; and six great-grandchildren. A Masonic service will be conducted at 6 p.m. Sunday, March 11, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel by the Mendota Masonic Lodge 174. Graveside services will be conducted at noon Monday in the National Cemetery in Mountain Home, TN, with Dr. Bill Goforth officiating. Military honors will be conducted by Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975 of Bristol. Flowers are permitted or memorials may be made to the Children’s Burn Center, Cincinnati, OH. The family will receive friends Sunday following the Masonic service at Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 10, 2001
WOOD, ARTHUR LEE Graveside services for Arthur Lee Wood will be conducted at noon Monday in the National Cemetery in Mountain Home, TN, with Dr. Bill Goforth officiating. Military honors will be conducted by Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975 of Bristol. Flowers are permitted or memorials may be made to the Children's Burn Center, Cincinnati, OH. Mr. Wood, 81, of 20138 Benhams Road, Bristol, VA, died Thursday, March 8, 2001, in James H. Quillen Medical Affairs Medical Center in Mountain Home, TN. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 12, 2001
WORLEY, WILLIAM HAYNES Mr. William Haynes Worley, 78, of Bristol, VA, died Sunday, March 4, 2001, in Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. Survivors: daughter, Tara Worley, Bristol, VA; mother, Hattie Kent Worley, Chilhowie, VA; nieces, Peggy Allison, Abingdon, VA, Lea Worley, Bristol, VA, and Audrey Worley, Bristol, VA; nephews, Junior Mercer, Lexington, NC, Jimmy Worley, Bristol, VA, Timothy Worley, Bristol, VA, and Eddie Worley, Bristol, VA; great-nephews, Michael Allison, Bristol, VA, Mark Allison, Bristol, VA, and Dennis Mercer, Lexington, NC; and great-niece, Mandy Mercer, Lexington. A graveside service will be conducted Wednesday, March 7, 2001, at 2:30 p.m. in the Old Glade Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Rev. Bob Briggs officiating. Pallbearers will be Timothy Allison, Michael Allison, Mark Allison, Dennis Mercer, King Mercer and Cecil Chapman. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 1-2 p.m. in the funeral home. Farris Funeral Service, Abingdon, is serving the family of Mr. William Haynes Worley. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 6, 2001
WRIGHT, JASON TATE Jason Tate Wright, 28, of Bristol, TN, died Monday, March 5, 2001, in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Wright was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County and a graduate of Sullivan Central High School. He was a member of Blountville Christian Church. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Pamela and James Dixon, Letcher, KY; father and stepmother, Gary and Wanda Wright, Blountville, TN; maternal grandmother, Jackie Rasnick, Wise, VA; three sisters, Rachel Wright, Blountville, Lettie Dixon, Letcher, and Marcie Dixon, Letcher; and one brother, William Gary Wright, Blountville. Also surviving are several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 8, 2001, at Akard Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Eddie Zimmerman will officiate. Interment will be in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Robert Wright, Creg Baird, Jeff Hundley, Bobby Penley, Gary Howell, Wesley Howell and William Gary Wright. Honorary pallbearer will be Billy Penley. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Wednesday at Akard Funeral Home. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Wright. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 7, 2001
WRIGHT, JASON TATE Funeral services for Mr. Jason Tate Wright will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 8, 2001, at Akard Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Eddie Zimmerman will officiate. Interment will be in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Robert Wright, Creg Baird, Jeff Hundley, Bobby Penley, Gary Howell, Wesley Howell and William Gary Wright. Honorary pallbearer will be Billy Penley. Mr. Wright, 28, of Bristol, Tenn., died Monday, March 5, 2001, in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. Among survivors is special Granny, Mary Willis of Bristol, TN. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Wright. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 8, 2001
WYATT, DOIL J. Funeral services for Doil J. Wyatt will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Glen Murray officiating. Military graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Montgomery Cemetery by DAV Chapter 40. Pallbearers: Keith Cody, Mark Shores, Van Wyatt, Jimmy Shores, Gary Houser, Harlen Elliot and James "Curly" Carr. Honorary pallbearers: Chester Hand, Bill Jackson and Doug Rush. Special thanks to the fourth floor nursing staff at Bristol Regional Medical Center and to Lee, his respiratory therapist. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Weaver Funeral Home. Mr. Wyatt, 75, of 246 Wallace Lane, Bristol, Tenn., died on Sunday, March 18, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Washington County, VA, and son of the late Joe and Susie Rebecca Smith Wyatt. He was a self-employed painting contractor and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in Central Europe under the 100th Infantry Division, 399th Infantry Regiment. Some of his citations include: World War II Victory Medal, two Bronze Stars, Distinguished Unit Badge, and European Theater Ribbon; he was also a Purple Heart recipient. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Juanita K. Murray Wyatt; daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Steve Strickler and Marlene and Jerry Hickman, both of Kingsport, TN, and Diane Starnes, Blountville, TN; sisters: Bonnie Elliot, Gaylor, MI, Juanita Pabis, Roscommon, MI, Billie Hale, Wayne, MI, Betty Houser, Bristol, VA, and Phyllis Shores, Bristol, TN; brothers: Ray Wyatt, Jimmy Wyatt and Paul Wyatt, all of Bristol, TN; grandchildren, Nancy Hurd and husband, Jeff, and Keith Cody and wife Laura; great-grandchildren, Ashley Jones, Jessica Hurd and Skyla Cody; and special friend, Doug Rush. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Kenneth Short. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR 20, 2001
WYATT, DOIL J. Military graveside services for Doil J. Wyatt will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Montgomery Cemetery by DAV Chapter 40. Pallbearers: Keith Cody, Mark Shores, Van Wyatt, Jimmy Shores, Gary Houser, Harlen Elliot and James "Curly" Carr. Honorary pallbearers: Chester Hand, Bill Jackson and Doug Rush. Mr. Wyatt, 75, of 246 Wallace Lane, Bristol, Tenn., died on Sunday, March 18, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 21, 2001
YATES, ED HAYSI, VA -- Funeral service for Ed Yates will be conducted 11 a.m.
Sunday, March 25, 2001, at Russell Prater Old Regular Baptist Church with Elders Denny
Deel, Eddie Newsome, Frank O'quinn and Danny Yates officiating. Burial will follow in the Yates
Cemetery, Route 2, Haysi. Pallbearers will be Elder Terry O'quinn, Brother Earl Boyd,
Brother Clinton Arrington Jr., Jim Yates, Andre Deel, Michael Yates and Lonnie Yates.
Friends may call at the Russell Prater Church after 5 p.m. on Saturday, where an evening
service will be held at 7 p.m. with Elders Andy Deel, David O'quinn and Earl Dean Yates.
Brother Lloyd Deel is requested to sing "Go Rest High On That Mountain." Mr.
Yates, 67, of Route 2, died Thursday, March 22, 2001. A native of Buchanan County, he was
a son of the late Elder Lewis and Gusta Deel Yates. He was a member of the Paw Paw Old
Regular Baptist Church and was preceded in death by a brother, Farley Yates; and three
sisters, Ruby Yates, Pinkie Yates and Hazel Yates.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth M. Baker Yates; a sister-in-law, Elva Yates; nieces and
nephews; and great-nieces and nephews. Haysi Funeral Home is in charge of the
arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 24, 2001
YATES, ED HAYSI, VA -- Funeral service for Ed Yates will be conducted 11 a.m. Sunday, March 25, 2001, at Russell Prater Old Regular Baptist Church with Elders Denny Deel, Eddie Newsome, Frank O'quinn and Danny Yates officiating. Burial will follow in the Yates Cemetery, Route 2, Haysi. Pallbearers will be Elder Terry O'quinn, Brother Earl Boyd, Brother Clinton Arrington Jr., Jim Yates, Andre Deel, Michael Yates and Lonnie Yates. Mr. Yates, 67, of Route 2, died Thursday, March 22, 2001. Haysi Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER MAR. 25, 2001