BAILEY, ROYDELL C. The funeral service for Roydell C. Bailey will be conducted at noon Monday at the graveside in Glenwood Cemetery with Rev. Dr. Paul Hamilton Fuller IV officiating. Burial will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Emmanuel Episcopal Church, 700 Cumberland St., Bristol, VA 24201. Mrs. Bailey, 71, died Friday, March 29, 2002, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Bailey have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 1, 2002
BARKER, ROBERT TAYLOR PINEY FLATS - Robert Taylor Barker, 83, died April 9, 2002, at his residence. He was the son of the late Hatfield and Julia Mayo Barker, and had been a resident of the Bristol area for the past 41 years. He was an office and machine supplies salesman. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Jean Cadle Barker; daughters and sons-in-law Debbie and Mike LaMoure of Piney Flats, Kathy and Ron Barricklow of Piney Flats and Kim and Brian Lanham of Bluff City; son Mike Barker of Piney Flats; eight grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Carol Wilson officiating. Committal services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6-7:45 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund of Piney Flats United Methodist Church. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 10, 2002
BARKER, ROBERT TAYLOR PINEY FLATS - Committal services for Robert Taylor Barker will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Building Fund of Piney Flats United Methodist Church. Robert Taylor Barker, 83, died April 9, 2002, at his residence. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 11, 2002
BELCHER, GREGORY LYNN "GREG" Gregory Lynn "Greg" Belcher of Bristol, Tenn., died Friday, April 19, 2002, in Wellmont Hospice House. He was a native of Abingdon and lifelong resident of the Bristol area. He was formerly employed by Bristol International Raceway, was of the Baptist faith and he was preceded in death by his father, Earl R. Belcher. Survivors include his wife of 21 years, Terri Beard Belcher; son, Chad Eric Belcher; mother, Ruth Belcher; brothers David Belcher, Steve Belcher, Mike Belcher, Timmy Belcher, Joey Belcher and Rick Belcher; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Beulah and George K. Beard; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, April 22, 2002, at Forest Hills Memory Gardens with Rev. Steve Brown officiating. Pallbearers will be Mark Carter, Curt Felty, Adam Morgan, Jason Spina, Andrew Belcher and Tyler Belcher. Honorary pallbearers will be Goerge E. Beard, Joe Browning, Shawn Lester, Kenneth Tillison and Josh Carter. In lieu of flowers, donations to the American Cancer Society and Wellmont Hospice House. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday night at Weaver Funeral Home or any time at the home of Rick Belcher, 125 Cedar Valley Road, Bristol, Tenn. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 21, 2002
BENTLEY, JADA GRACE BUCKLES Jada Grace Buckles Bentley, 63, of Bristol, Va., passed away April 2, 2002, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of the late William R. and Virginia Henson Buckles. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and had worked in the medical field all of her life. She attended Midway Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 37 years, Hoyt Bentley; son and daughter-in-law, Rocky and Michele Bentley of Bristol, Va.; and sister, Glenna Presnell of Melbourne, Fla. Private graveside services will be conducted Friday at Forest Hills Mausoleum with Jim Hutchinson officiating. Honorary pallbearers include Clyde Presnell, Lonnie Buckles, David Joe Henson, Vernon Gross, Donnie Flick, Garry Keen, Gene Canter, John Thomas, Ron Rogers, Dick Gurley, Matt Smith and all the rangers at Steele's Creek Golf Course. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 418 N. State of Franklin Road, Johnson City, TN. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home, Bristol, Tenn., is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 4, 2002
BENTLEY, JADA GRACE BUCKLES Private graveside services for Jada Grace Buckles Bentley will be conducted Friday at Forest Hills Mausoleum with Jim Hutchinson officiating. Honorary pallbearers include Clyde Presnell, Lonnie Buckles, David Joe Henson, Vernon Gross, Donnie Flick, Garry Keen, Gene Canter, John Thomas, Ron Rogers, Dick Gurley, Matt Smith and all the rangers at Steele's Creek Golf Course. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to the Ronald McDonald House, 418 N. State of Franklin Road, Johnson City, TN. Mrs. Bentley, 63, of Bristol, Va., passed away April 2, 2002, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Weaver Funeral Home, Bristol, Tenn., is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 5, 2002
BLEDSOE, JIMMY LEE Committal services for Jimmy Lee Bledsoe will be held Monday at 2 p.m. at Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers include Phil Caywood, Buddy Caywood, Todd Smith, Brad Pippin, Jim Flannagan, Dr. Tom Kitts and Dr. Joey Suh. Mr. Bledsoe, 45, of 2111 Highway 126, Bristol, Tenn., went to be with the Lord Friday, March 29, 2002, at Wellmont Hospice House. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 1, 2002
BOLING, LANNIE KATHERINE SHAFFER Lannie Katherine Shaffer Boling, 78, of 2217 Bradley St., Bristol, Va., died Thursday, April 4, 2002, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, born May 7, 1923, and the daughter of the late Joe and India Shaffer. She was a retired employee with Valleydale Packers with 28 years of service and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include three children, Fred A. Boling, Charlotte J. Honaker and Jerry F. Bolling, all of Bristol, Va.; two grandchildren, Robin L. Honaker and Jerry F. Boling II; three great-grandchildren, Derrick L. Honaker, Shonda Danniell Reedy and Brittany Boling, all of Bristol; sister, Edith Leslie of Kingsport; and brother, the Rev. Kenneth Shaffer of Bristol, Tenn. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 7, 2002, at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery with Pastor David Wilson officiating. Pallbearers will be Bill Gillispie, Derrick Honaker, Wayne Honaker, James Fidel and Jerry F. Boling II. The family would like to give a special thanks to the third floor staff at Johnston Memorial Hospital and Dr. Squires. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 6, 2002
BOLING, LANNIE KATHERINE SHAFFER Funeral services for Lannie Katherine Shaffer Boling will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 7, 2002, at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery with Pastor David Wilson officiating. Pallbearers will be Bill Gillispie, Derrick Honaker, Wayne Honaker, James Fidel and Jerry F. Boling II. Mrs. Boling, 78, of 2217 Bradley St., Bristol, Va., died Thursday, April 4, 2002, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 7, 2002
BOWERY, MILDRED C. Mildred C. Bowery, 86, went to be with her Lord at 6:30 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2002, surrounded by family and friends at her home. A lifelong resident of Sullivan County, she was the daughter of the late Benjamin Joseph Cain and Sarah Kathryn Lane Cain. Mrs. Bowery was a member of Beulah Baptist Church and Gleaners Sunday School Class. She previously attended Holston Senior Citizens and Beulah Senior Citizens. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Thomas (J.T.) Bowery; five sisters, Mae Cox, Leona Millsap, Pearl Rowland, Emma Lady and Hazel Cain; and one brother, William (Bill) Cain. Surviving are one son, Thomas Wayne Bowery and wife, Linda, of Blountville; one daughter, Phyllis Ann Tuck and husband, Robert (Bobby), of Big Stone Gap; sister Bertha Ford of Kingsport; four grandchildren, Ruth Bowery Tucker of West Palm Beach, Fla., Amy Bowery Glenn of Morristown, Tenn., Lisa Tuck of Richmond and Nathan Tuck of Big Stone Gap; three great-grandchildren, Michaela Glenn, Haley Glenn and Matthew Tucker; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Hamlett-Dobtson Funeral Home downtown Kingsport. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Beulah Baptist Church with Rev. Al South officiating. The body will lie in state 30 minutes prior to services. Burial will follow in Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Sidney Lett, Lewis Lett, Toby Lett, Emmitt Spears, Bobby Godsey and Jeremiah Sanders. Honorary pallbearers will be the deacons of Beulah Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to Beulah Baptist Church, 491 Beulah Church Road, Kingsport, TN 37663. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 28, 2002
BREWER, FRED ARVEL Rev. BLOUNTVILLE - Rev. Fred Arvel Brewer Sr., 59, of 598 County Home Road, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 20, 2002. He was a native of Johnson County but had lived in Sullivan County for 22 years. He was the son of the late Tom and Bertha Brewer. He was a Freewill Baptist minister for 31 years. He had pastored several churches in Johnson City, Washington County and Sullivan County, Tenn. He sang with his family in churches all over North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ernest Brewer and Rev. Bill Brewer. Survivors include: wife, Betty Hilliard Brewer; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Rev. Steve Davis, Limestone; three sons and daughters-in-law, Fred Arvel Brewer Jr. and Lisa, Blountville, Rev. James (Jason) Brewer and Shelby, Greeneville, Tenn., and Robbie Brewer and Michelle, Johnson City; three brothers, James Brewer, Tommy Brewer and Bobby Brewer, all of Mountain City, Tenn.; two sisters, Mary Dugger, Mountain City, and Bonnie Jones, Jonesborough, Tenn.; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements, which are incomplete. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 4-22-2002
BREWER, FRED ARVEL BLOUNTVILLE - Rev. Fred Arvel Brewer Sr., 59, of 598 County Home Road went to be with the Lord Saturday, April 20, 2002. He was a native of Johnson County but had lived in Sullivan County for 22 years. He was the son of the late Tom and Bertha Brewer. He was a Freewill Baptist minister for 31 years. He had pastored several churches in Johnson City, Washington County, Tenn., and Sullivan County. He sang with his family in churches all over North Carolina, Virginia and Tennessee. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Ernest Brewer and Rev. Bill Brewer. Survivors include his wife, Betty Hilliard Brewer; daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Rev. Steve Davis of Limestone; three sons and daughters-in-law, Fred Arvel Brewer Jr. and Lisa of Blountville, Rev. James (Jason) Brewer and Shelby of Greeneville, Tenn., and Robbie Brewer and Michelle of Johnson City; three brothers, James Brewer, Tommy Brewer and Bobby Brewer, all of Mountain City, Tenn.; two sisters, Mary Dugger of Mountain City and Bonnie Jones of Jonesborough, Tenn.; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 26, 2002, at 2 p.m. in Antioch Baptist Church, Mountain City, with Rev. M. D. Hyatt and Rev. Robert Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Rainbow Community Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rev. Paul Ragan, Rev. Bobby Miller, Rev. Ray Slemp, Rev. Jimmy Williams, Rev. Herby Powers, Rev. Teddy Lewis, Rev. Earl Woods and Rev. Lee Clark. Honorary pallbearers are Dewey Rash, Roger Mullins, Rick Norris, Terry Austin and all his preacher friends, whom he loved. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 24, 2002
BREWER, FRED ARVEL BLOUNTVILLE - Funeral services for Rev. Fred Arvel Brewer will be conducted Friday, April 26, 2002, at 2 p.m. in Antioch Baptist Church, Mountain City, with Rev. M.D. Hyatt and Rev. Robert Davis officiating. Burial will follow in Rainbow Community Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Rev. Paul Ragan, Rev. Bobby Miller, Rev. Ray Slemp, Rev. Jimmy Williams, Rev. Herby Powers, Rev. Teddy Lewis, Rev. Earl Woods and Rev. Lee Clark. Honorary pallbearers are Dewey Rash, Roger Mullins, Rick Norris, Terry Austin and all his preacher friends, whom he loved. Rev. Brewer, 59, of 598 County Home Road, went to be with the Lord Saturday, April 20, 2002. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 26, 2002
CALEB, A. S. K. Rev. GRAY, Tenn. - Reverend A.S.K. Caleb, 67, went peacefully to be with the Lord at home Monday, April 15, 2002, at 8:52 a.m. Reverend Caleb was born in India on Oct. 18, 1934, a son of the late Sidambaram and Nallamal. He had lived in the Gray community for the past six years and was a member of the Mercy Seat Ministries. He was a seminar graduate and received a degree in mechanical engineering. He planned churches in India, Burma, South Wales, Singapore and England. He was loved and respected around the world. He was a missionary in Southeast Asia. He is survived by his wife, Victoria Caleb of the home; a son, Jeremiah Rajaratnam Caleb of Gray; two sisters, Jyothi and Meena, both of India; a brother, Siva, of India; mother-in-law, Florence Caldwell; and many adopted and spiritual children, nieces, nephews and grandchildren. Reverend Caleb will be taken to the church one hour before visitation. Calling hours will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at the Mercy Seat Ministries. Funeral service will be 8 p.m. Wednesday at the church with the Reverend Leander Ray officiating. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Thursday in the Garden of Christus of the East Lawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Jeremiah Caleb, Charles Colgrove, Jack Jackson, Bruce Coffman, Brent Meadows and Andy Burks. East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Caleb family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 16, 2002
CALEB, A. S. K. Rev. GRAY, Tenn. - Reverend A.S.K. Caleb will be taken to the church one hour before visitation. Calling hours will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Mercy Seat Ministries. Funeral service will be 8 p.m. Wednesday at the church with the Reverend Leander Ray officiating. Graveside service will be 10 a.m. Thursday in the Garden of Christus of East Lawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Jeremiah Caleb, Charles Colgrove, Jack Jackson, Bruce Coffman, Brent Meadows and Andy Burks. Reverend Caleb, 67, went peacefully to be with the Lord at home Monday, April 15, 2002, at 8:52 a.m. East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Caleb family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 17, 2002
CARRIER, BARBARA LOU FLEENOR KINGSPORT - Barbara Lou Fleenor Carrier, 48, went home to be with her mother and father at 9 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2002, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. Born April 26, 1954, in Kingsport, a daughter of the late William Isaac and Arlie Faye Holt Fleenor, she has resided in this area all of her life. Mrs. Carrier was a 1972 graduate of Sullivan Central High School. She has worked as a hairdresser and had been employed at Grand Home Furnishings. Mrs. Carrier was a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by a special friend, Sheri Osborne. Extended thanks to the staff of Bristol Regional Medical Center, to Grand Home Furnishings, Dr. Sue Prill and Dr. Kelley Maiden for their promise and support. Survivors include two daughters, Amy M. Carrier McNew and husband, Rocky, of Piney Flats, Tenn., and Tracie L. Carrier Barr and husband, Chris, of Blountville; one son, Michael M. Carrier of Kingsport; three granddaughters, Kelley L. Barr, Amanda W. Barr and Britney J. Barr; one brother, William Isaac Fleenor Jr. of Kingsport; one niece, Stacy Fleenor; one nephew, Todd Fleenor; one great-niece, Kristen; and special friends, Kaye and Bobby Burke, Gregory Hopkins, Chris Gibson, Lois Carter, Sandy Mumpower, Randy Sheets, Pastor Carl Blackburn and all our church family. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, April 29, 2002, at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 136 Highridge St., Bristol, Tenn. The Rev. Carl Blackburn will officiate. Committal services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2002, in the Mausoleum Chapel at Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chris Gibson, Gregory Hopkins, David Robinette, Chris Neal, Chris Barr and Nathan Robinette. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Carrier, Randy Sheets and Robert McNew. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to The American Cancer Breast Cancer Memorial Gift, c/o Nancy Parks, 435 Arlington Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday, April 29, 2002, at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 136 Highridge St., Bristol, TN. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 28, 2002
CARRIER, BARBARA LOU FLEENOR KINGSPORT - Committal services for Barbara Lou Fleenor Carrier will be conducted at 4 p.m. Tuesday, April 30, 2002, in the Mausoleum Chapel at Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chris Gibson, Gregory Hopkins, David Robinette, Chris Neal, Chris Barr and Nathan Robinette. Honorary pallbearers will be Michael Carrier, Randy Sheets and Robert McNew. Those wishing may make memorial contributions to The American Cancer Breast Cancer Memorial Gift, c/o Nancy Parks, 435 Arlington Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. Mrs. Carrier, 48, went home to be with her mother and father at 9 p.m. Friday, April 26, 2002, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 30, 2002
CLARK, MATHA Matha Clark, 89, of 518 Sixth St., Bristol, Tenn., went to be with the Lord, Saturday, April 6, 2002, at NHC Bristol. Mrs. Clark was a homemaker, the widow of William Clark and had made her home in the Bristol area most of her life. She was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by a son, Donald Clark. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Sammy Galliher; grandchildren and spouses Sammy Jr. and Patty Galliher, Freda and John Hall, and John Galliher; and great-grandchildren Chris, Michelle and Andrew. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, April 8, 2002, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Committal services will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Statzer Cemetery, Hiltons. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Monday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 7, 2002
CLARK, MARTHA Funeral services for Martha Clark will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, April 8, 2002, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Howard Robinson and Rev. Jim Crews officiating. Private burial will be in Statzer Cemetery, Hiltons. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Monday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Mrs. Clark, 89, of 518 Sixth St., Bristol, Tenn., went to be with the Lord Saturday, April 6, 2002, at NHC Bristol. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 8, 2002
COUNTISS, JAMES EMMETT James "Jim" Emmett Countiss, 94, of 331 Old Stage Road, Bristol, Tenn., died April 25, 2002, at Cambridge House. He was the son of the late Robert E. and Maggie Cowan Countiss. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and was a former fireman and had retired from Cortrim Lumber Co. He was a member of Walnut Hill Presbyterian Church and was preceded in death by his wife, Laura Hutton Countiss. Survivors include his daughter, Christine Saddler of San Antonio, Texas; son, James H. Countiss of Bristol, Tenn.; sisters Fern Nelson of Bristol, Tenn., and Edna Arnold of Bluff City; brother William "Bill" Countiss of Woodlawn, N,C.; six grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 6:30 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Jessie Saddler officiating. Committal services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Glenwood Mausoleum. The family will receive friends Friday following the service at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 26, 2002
COUNTISS, JAMES EMMETT "JIM" Committal services for James "Jim" Emmett Countiss will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. at Glenwood Mausoleum. Mr. Countiss, 94, of 331 Old Stage Road, Bristol, Tenn., died April 25, 2002, at Cambridge House. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 27, 2002
CROSS, E. M. Jr. PINEY FLATS - The funeral service for E.M. Cross Jr. will be conducted at 11 o'clock Monday, April 1, 2002, at the graveside in Shelby Hills Cemetery with Rev. Dan Theiben officiating. A Masonic Memorial service will be conducted at the graveside by Zollicoffer Lodge. The family will receive friends any time at Mr. Cross's home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Enterprise United Methodist Church, c/o May and Max Coats, 1419 Enterprise Road, Piney Flats, TN 37686. Mr. Cross, 84, of 880 Summer Sound Road died Friday, March 29, 2002, at Greystone Health Care Center in Blountville. Arrangements especially for Mr. Cross have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 1, 2002
CROSS, NELLIE "BILLIE" SPARGER Nellie "Billie" Sparger Cross, 81, of 400 Shelby St., Apartment 407, Bristol, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 13, 2002, at Wellmont Hospice House. She was the daughter of the late Winston and Lola Smith Sparger. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and was a former employee of Big Jack Manufacturing. She attended church and meetings at Fort Shelby Apartments and, when able, attended Higher Ground Fellowship Church of God, where she was loved by many. She was the widow of Orb Martin Cross. Survivors include her daughter and son-in-law, Lana Gail and William Joyner of Bristol, Tenn.; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry M. and Thea L. Cross of Lakewood, Wash.; five grandchildren, David Joyner of Bluff City, Beverly Alexander of Bristol, Va., Karyn Sarabia of Anderson Island, Wash., Kevin Joyner of Bristol, Tenn., and Brad Cross of Huntington, W.Va.; seven great-grandchildren, Benjamin Alexander, Dustin Joyner, Justin Joyner, Christopher Joyner, Steven Williams II, Katie Joyner and Ariana Sarabia. Graveside services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at National Cemetery with Pastor James Norris officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be all of her friends and the neighbors at Fort Shelby. The family will receive friends Sunday from 6-9 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home. A special thanks to the faithful hospice team and doctors who so lovingly helped us pray and get through this difficult time; also Dr. Ben Cowan and Dr. Fierabend. A special thanks to all of the friends and church family for all the visits, prayers and love shown to us during this difficult time. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 14, 2002
CROSS, NELLIE "BILLIE" Graveside services for Nellie "Billie" Sparger Cross will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at National Cemetery with Pastor James Norris officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be all of her friends and the neighbors at Fort Shelby. Mrs. Cross, 81, of 400 Shelby St., Apartment 407, Bristol, Tenn., went home to be with the Lord Saturday, April 13, 2002, at Wellmont Hospice House. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 15, 2002
DAVIS, MARGARET GERTRUDE HARLOW Margaret Gertrude Harlow Davis, 76, of Bristol, Va., died Sunday, April 7, 2002, at Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, Tenn. She was born in Dickenson County, Va., and lived most of her life there until moving to Bristol in 1977. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee T. Davis; her father, Oscar Chalk Harlow; her mother, Julia Ethel Silcox Harlow; four brothers, Homer Harlow, Cecil Harlow, Troy Harlow and Glen Harlow; and two sisters, Bernice Harlow Dudley and Mabel Harlow. Survivors include her children, Barbara Everett Hallum and her husband Bill of Nashville, Tenn., Kathy Everett Mertes and her husband Jim of Rose Hill, Va., and Jerry M. Davis and his wife Karen Sutherland Davis of Abingdon; one brother, Ed Harlow and his wife Helen of Dayton, Ohio; six grandchildren, Jeffrey Lee Turner, Brian Kelly Turner, Julia Mullins Craig and her husband David, Sherry Mullins Hutton and her husband Mark, Misti Shea Davis and Tawny Starr Davis; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-7 o'clock Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home, Volunteer Parkway, Bristol, Tenn. A celebration of Mrs. Davis's life led by Rev. Mark Hutton will follow the visitation in the funeral home chapel. The committal service and burial will be conducted at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon in the National Cemetery at Mountain Home, Tenn. Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Lee Turner, Brian Kelly Turner, Dr. David Craig, Bill Hallum, Jim Mertes, Jon Blevins, Darrell Davis and Jim Wolford. Those attending the committal service may meet at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home at noon Wednesday to go in procession to the cemetery. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620. The family wishes to thank Dr. B. Cowan, Dr. M. Baron, the Wellmont Hospice Care team, especially Cassie Stacy and Magaret Cross, Meals on Wheels and the many friends and neighbors who brought food, telephoned and visited during Mrs. Davis's illness. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Davis have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 9, 2002
DAVIS, MARGARET GERTRUDE HARLOW The committal service and burial for Margaret Gertrude Harlow Davis will be conducted at 1 o'clock Wednesday afternoon in National Cemetery at Mountain Home, Tenn. Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Lee Turner, Brian Kelly Turner, Dr. David Craig, Bill Hallum, Jim Mertes, Jon Blevins, Darrell Davis and Jim Wolford. Those attending the committal service may meet at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home at noon Wednesday to go in procession to the cemetery. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620. Mrs. Davis, 76, of Bristol, Va., died Sunday, April 7, 2002, at Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, Tenn. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Davis have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 10, 2002
DISHNER, CLARENCE EUGENE Clarence Eugene Dishner, 80, of 705 Weise St., Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, April 11, 2002, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Dishner was a native and lifelong resident of the Bristol area. A retired employee of the United Telephone System with 53 years of service. He was a U.S. Army veteran, serving during World War II. He was also a life member of American Legion Post 145 and the Bristol Elks Lodge 232 and was of the Presbyterian faith. The family would like to give many thanks to Dr. Alfred Harkleroad and Jim Lundy and staff. Survivors include his wife, Grace Dishner; one son, David Eugene Dishner and wife, Diane, of Roswell, Ga.; three grandchildren, Mary Alice Coleman of Johnson City, Diana "Lucy" Rinehart and husband, Richard, of Knoxville and Lisa Ann Ehrhart and husband, Todd, of Port Orange, Fla.; step-granddaughter, Stacey Zazzara and husband, Jeff, of Buford, Ga.; four great-grandchildren, Ashley Elizabeth Rinehart, Alec Richard Rinehart, Diana Brook Ehrhart and Dylon Todd Ehrhart; and one step-great-grandson, Drew Zazzara. He is also survived by several special friends, Bill Olson, Doris Maiden, Mary Ann Fuller, Woody Carter and Emmett Trainor. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, April 15, 2002, in Mountain View Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Gary Garland officiating. Entombment will follow in the mausoleum. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Olson, Allen Skeens, Rex Cullop, Richard Arnold, David Beverly, Gene Morrell, Edgar Brown, Ervin Haynie and David Fuller. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday, April 14, 2002, at Akard Funeral Home. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 208 Sunset Drive, Suite 521, Johnson City, TN 37604 or the National Kidney Foundation of East Tennessee, PO Box 1135, Blountville, TN 37617. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 13, 2002
DISHNER, CLARENCE EUGENE Funeral services for Clarence Eugene Dishner will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, April 15, 2002, in Mountain View Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Gary Garland officiating. Entombment will follow in the mausoleum. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Olson, Allen Skeens, Rex Cullop, Richard Arnold, David Beverly, Gene Morrell, Edgar Brown, Ervin Haynie and David Fuller. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 208 Sunset Drive, Suite 521, Johnson City, TN 37604, or the National Kidney Foundation of East Tennessee, PO Box 1135, Blountville, TN 37617. Mr. Dishner, 80, of 705 Weise St., Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, April 11, 2002, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Dishner. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 15, 2002
DOBBINS, FRANKIE D. Frankie D. Dobbins, 56, of 233 Blackburne Circle, Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, April 18, 2002, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and was the son of the late Harvey B. Dobbins Sr. and Ruby Ruth Humphreys Dobbins. He was associated with Mi-Toi Kennel of Meadowview and he was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen M. Dobbins Kirkman and Mabel L. Dobbins Holt. Survivors include four brothers, Harvey Dobbins Jr., Fred Dobbins, Carl Dobbins and Don Dobbins; special family, Mrs. Mary Counts and Harold Counts; and several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday, April 21, 2002, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jess Neal and Rev. Jimmy Epperson officiating. The committal will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chad Dobbins, Michael Montgomery, Rick Dobbins, Roy Kirkman, Tim Kirkman, Carl Dobbins and Mike Bellamy. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Sunday at Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 20, 2002
DOBBINS, FRANKIE D. Funeral services for Frankie D. Dobbins will be conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday, April 21, 2002, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jess Neal and Rev. Jimmy Epperson officiating. The committal will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Chad Dobbins, Michael Montgomery, Rick Dobbins, Roy Kirkman, Tim Kirkman, Carl Dobbins and Mike Bellamy. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Sunday at Weaver Funeral Home. Mr. Dobbins, 56, of 233 Blackburne Circle, Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, April 18, 2002, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 21, 2002
DUTTON, FAYE FRIESLAND Faye Friesland Dutton, 85, of Bristol, Va., died Sunday, March 31, 2002, at home. She was a daughter of the late Charles and Flora Elizabeth Payne Friesland and had lived in Bristol for 58 years. She was the widow of Raymond Howard Dutton and was a member of East End Christian Church. Survivors include a daughter, Ruth Elkins of Bristol, Va.; three sisters, Jean Kerr of Mosheim, Tenn., Virginia Green of Unicoi, Tenn., and Jo Ann Snodgrass of Florida; two brothers, Edward Friesland of Johnson City and Ira Friesland of Roanoke; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Howard Friesland. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, April 2, at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery with Rev. Charles Jones officiating. Pallbearers will be selected friends. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Monday evening at Blevins Funeral Home and at other times at the home, 1607 McKinley Ave., Bristol, Va. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Dutton have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 1, 2002
DUTTON, FAY FRIESLAND Fay Friesland Dutton, 85, of Bristol, Va., died Sunday, March 31, 2002, at home. She was a daughter of the late Charles and Flora Elizabeth Payne Friesland and had lived in Bristol for 58 years. She was the widow of Raymond Howard Dutton and was a member of East End Christian Church. Survivors include a daughter, Ruth Elkins of Bristol, Va.; three sisters, Jean Kerr of Mosheim, Tenn., Virginia Green of Unicoi, Tenn., and Jo Ann Snodgrass of Florida; two brothers, Edward Friesland of Johnson City and Ira Friesland of Roanoke; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a son, Howard Dutton. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, April 2, at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery with Rev. Charles Jones officiating. Pallbearers will be selected friends. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Dutton have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 2, 2002
EDWARDS, ALMETA M. Mrs. Almeta M. Edwards, age 77, went to be with the Lord Monday, April 15, 2002, at the Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Edwards was a native of Bluefield, W.Va., and had been a resident of Bristol Tennessee for over 60 years. She was a graduate of Slater High School and a very faithful member of Harris Anderson AME Zion Church. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Paris and Sadie Rutledge, her husband, Albert C. Edwards, and one sister, Margaret Vinson. Her survivors are two stepsisters, Susan Pizzaro and Patricia McNeil, and two stepbrothers, Paris Rutledge and Johnnie Rutledge, all of Brooklyn, NY; a special friend, Mrs. Hattie Broady, Bristol Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at 2 p.m. at the Harris Memorial Church with the Rev. Kevin Fisher officiating. Interment will be in the Tri-City Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the funeral hour at the church. Honorary pallbearers are Lawrence White, Sidney Shelton, Joseph Sanders, Kevin Gammon, Emmitt Haley and Louis Patton. Robinson Mortuary Inc. is serving the family of Mrs. Almeta M. Edwards. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 16, 2002
EDWARDS, STEVEN T. Officer Steven T. Edwards, 32, of 420 Wagner St., Bristol, Va., died Friday, April 12, 2002, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Bristol, Va., son of Shelby Ireson Edwards and the late John B. Edwards. He was a graduate of Clintwood High School and Southwest Law Enforcement Academy, employed by Bristol Virginia Police Department and was a member of Bradley Street Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Amanda Booher Edwards; daughters, Katelyn Allison Edwards and Laken Marie Edwards, both of the home; brothers Jonathan Edwards and wife, Jessica, of Bristol, Va., and Jason Edwards of Bristol, Va.; and nieces, Rebecca Edwards, Rachel Edwards and Beth Edwards. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Pealer officiating, assisted by Rev. Sam Haynes. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery conducted by Bristol Virginia Police Honor Guard. Pallbearers include Officer Steven Crawford, Officer David Slagle, Officer Chris Marshall, Sgt. Jason Wood, Sgt. John Austin, Lt. Daryl Milligan, Capt. Andy Kristofek and Lt. Maynard Ratcliff. Honorary pallbearers include members of Bristol Virginia Police Department, members of Bristol Tennessee Police Department, members of Bristol Virginia Sheriff's Department, members of Bristol Virginia Fire Department and staff of Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Bristol Regional Medical Center. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 14, 2002
EDWARDS, STEPHEN TROY Funeral services for Officer Stephen Troy Edwards will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Pealer officiating, assisted by Rev. Sam Haynes. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery conducted by Bristol Virginia Police Honor Guard. Pallbearers include Officer Steven Crawford, Officer David Slagle, Officer Chris Marshall, Sgt. Jason Wood, Sgt. John Austin, Lt. Daryl Milligan, Capt. Andy Kristofek and Lt. Maynard Ratcliff. Honorary pallbearers include members of Bristol Virginia Police Department, members of Bristol Tennessee Police Department, members of Bristol Virginia Sheriff's Department, members of Bristol Virginia Fire Department and staff of Surgical Intensive Care Unit, Bristol Regional Medical Center. Officer Edwards, 32, of 420 Wagner St., Bristol, Va., died Friday, April 12, 2002, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 15, 2002
FLEENOR, CECIL ALLEN JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. - Cecil Allen Fleenor, 65, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2002, in the Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Bristol and had made his home in Jonesborough for many years. In addition to his parents, John R. and Virgie Clifton Fleenor, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Pauline E. McReynolds, Shirley Jessee and Ruby Jo Fleenor; and two brothers, C.D. Fleenor and J. Howard Fleenor. He was a graduate of Wallace High School Class of 1955. Mr. Fleenor retired from Sears Roebuck and Co. with over 37 years of service. Following his retirement, he worked for seven years for Rainbow/Earthgrains Bakery. He was a member of Sulphur Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Beatrice "Bea" Toon Fleenor; one daughter and son-in-law, Andrea and Freddy Crum of Johnson City; three sons and daughters-in-law, Mark Allen and Joy Fleenor of Blountville, Barry S. and Becky Fleenor of Bristol, Tenn., and Michael L. Fleenor of Jonesborough; two sisters and brother-in-law, Hazel Fleenor of Bristol, Va., and Gladys and Bob Neely of Charlotte, NC; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul and Ethelyn Fleenor of Bristol, Va., and Bruce and Evelyn Fleenor of Charlotte, NC; five granddaughters, Sabrina and Autumn Fleenor of Blountville, Brittany Fleenor of Bristol, Tenn., Keisha and Jessica Crum of Johnson City; nine nieces; and five nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Akard Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Buddy Jones and the Rev. Dan Foster officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ira Grant, Mike Ramsey, John Davis, Jerry Bacon, Buddy Barfield, Wayne Presley, Paul Fleenor Jr., Allen Woodworth and David Neely. Honorary pallbearers will be Herman Lane, Paul Leonard, Clyde White and Mickey Carberry. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Akard Funeral Home. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Fleenor. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 2, 2002
FLEENOR, CECIL ALLEN JONESBOROUGH, Tenn. - The funeral service for Cecil Allen Fleenor will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Buddy Jones and the Rev. Dan Foster officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ira Grant, Mike Ramsey, John Davis, Jerry Bacon, Buddy Barfield, Wayne Presley, Paul Fleenor Jr., Allen Woodworth and David Neely. Honorary pallbearers will be Herman Lane, Paul Leonard, Clyde White and Mickey Carberry. Mr. Fleenor, 65, passed away Sunday, March 31, 2002, in Johnson City Medical Center. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Fleenor. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 3, 2002
FULWIDER, JAMES C. FLAGLER BEACH, Fla. - James C. Fulwider, 80, died Wednesday, April 17, 2002 in Flagler Beach. He was a son of the late Clarence and Mamie Crouch Fulwider. He was raised in the Bristol area and attended Bristol Tennessee High School and King College during the 50 years he lived here. He was a member of First Baptist Church. Mr. Fulwider was retired from Nickels Manufacturing Co. in Bristol. He was the widower of Sara Beacham Fulwider. Surviving are four sons, Jimmy Fulwider of Daytona Beach, Fla., Cary Fulwider and Steve Fulwider, both of Bristol, and John Fulwider of Louisiana; nine grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Information courtesy of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 19, 2002
GARRETT, ETHEL ANN LATHAM Ethel Ann Latham Garrett, 95, of 104 Ball Road, Bristol, Tenn., went to be with the Lord Sunday, April 21, 2002, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Garrett was born in Abingdon March 23, 1907, the daughter of the late Edward A. and Margaret McGuire Latham. She was a homemaker and lived most of her life in the Bristol area, a member of McIver Memorial Presbyterian Church, where she was active in the church ministries. Mrs. Garrett was the widow of Claude A. Garrett and is survived by three nieces, Katherine Kelly, Judy Burleson and Austine Andrews; two nephews, Dale Latham and John E. Holdway; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2002, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Charlton and Niles Kitzmiller officiating. Committal services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Shelby Hills Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:30 p.m. Monday in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 4-22-2002
GARRETT, ETHEL ANN LATHAM Visitation for Ethel Ann Latham Garrett will be 6 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday at Weaver Funeral Home. Funeral services be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2002, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Charlton and Niles Kitzmiller officiating. Committal services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Shelby Hills Cemetery. Mrs. Garrett, 95, of 104 Ball Road, Bristol, Tenn., went to be with the Lord Sunday, April 21, 2002, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 4-23-2002
GLOVER, HASKEL LEE BLUFF CITY - Committal services for Haskel Lee Glover will be held Monday at noon at Crumley Cemetery with Rev. J. D. Neeley. Mr. Glover, 86, of 1649 Ryder Church Road died March 30, 2002, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 1, 2002
HALE, LOUISE JEANETTE MOUNT CARMEL - Louise Jeanette Hale passed away Saturday night, April 13, 2002, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Sullivan County, where she had lived in Bristol for 55 years while living in Mount Carmel the past 11 years. She attended Bethel Apostolic Church in Kingsport. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jonah and Laura Sells Eller. She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Roy B. Hale; a daughter, Sharon Hale of Bristol, Tenn.; a son, Donald Hale and his wife, Carolyn, of Bluff City; two grandchildren, Allison Hale and Jeremy Hale; four sisters, Elizabeth Dishner and her husband, Bill, of Mount Carmel, Sue Johnson of Baltimore, Carol Gillenwater and her husband, J.C., of Mount Carmel, Janice Simpson of White Top, Tenn., along with several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, April 15, 2002, at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, Church Hill. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday at 7 p.m. in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Garland Tipton and Rev. Fred Byington officiating. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday at Forest Hills Cemetery in Abingdon by Rev. Garland Tipton and Rev. Fred Byington. Pallbearers will be Ted Osborne, Rick Collins, Rick Price, Rick Osborne, Ted Collins and Tommy Williams. Carter-Trent Funeral Home of Church Hill is serving the family of Louise Hale. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 15, 2002
HALE, MARY LOVENIA BLUFF CITY - Mary Lovenia Hale died Sunday, April 7, 2002, at home. She was born in Richlands on July 13, 1965, and lived in the Bristol area for the past 23 years. She was a homemaker and was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include daughter, Nikki Hinkle; son, Daniel Pickel; parents, Nadine and D. J. Hale, Bluff City; two brothers, Ray Hale, Bluff City, and half-brother, Randy Pickle, Baltimore; three uncles, Tommy Hale, Billy Hale and Eddie Dillon; special friends, Connie Taylor, Nora Reynolds and Joan Lockner; and several aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be conducted at 6 p.m. Monday, April 8, 2002, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Martin Freeman officiating. The committal will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Crumley Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday evening following the funeral service at the Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 8, 2002
HALE, MARY LOVENIA BLUFF CITY -The committal for Mary Lovenia Hale will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday in the Crumley Cemetery. Mrs. Hale died Sunday, April 7, 2002, at home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 9, 2002
HARLOW, WILLIAM H. "BILL" William H. (Bill) Harlow, 87, of Bristol, Tenn., went to be with the Lord on Monday, April 15, 2002, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was the son of the late Luther and Meddie Harmon Harlow and was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. He had retired from Burlington Industries and was a U. S. Army veteran, serving in World War II. He was a member of Open Door Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Henry Harlow, Jim Harlow and Bynam Harlow; and two sisters, Rosie Barnett and Dorothy Harlow. Survivors include: wife, Georgia Harlow; son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Henna Harlow; daughters and sons-in-law, Sandy and Harold Sheffield and Teresa and Ronnie Feathers; brothers, Thurman Harlow and Grady Harlow; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday at 8 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Pastors Thomas Thacker and Mike Leonard officiating. Committal services will be held on Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Glenwood Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by the VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6-7:45 p.m. prior to the service. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 16, 2002
HARLOW, WILLIAM H. Committal services for William H. (Bill) Harlow will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. at Glenwood Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Mr. Harlow, 87, of Bristol, Tenn., went to be with the Lord Monday, April 15, 2002, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 17, 2002
HARRINGTON, RUBY ODUM BLUFF CITY - The committal service and burial for Ruby Odum Harrington will be at 11 o'clock Saturday morning at Weaver Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Edd Booher, Henry Taylor, Gary Conley, Bill Rowland, Thomas Roberts and members of the Men's Sunday School Class at Rosemont Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Harrington, 79, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, April 24, 2002, at Select Specialty Hospital in Bristol. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Harrington have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 27, 2002
HARRIS, DOROTHY BEIDLEMAN "Dot" Dorothy (Dot) Beidleman Harris, 73, of 917 E. State St., Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, April 25, 2002, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Bristol, Tenn., a daughter of the late Samuel L. and Florence Tiggs Beidleman and was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen R. Harris. She was a graduate of Slater School and received her bachelor of science at Livingston College, Salisbury, NC She received her masters at East Tennessee State University, Johnson City. She spent 47 years with the school system as coach, teacher, counselor and Dean of Women. She was a member of Delta Sigma Theta, Inc. Mrs. Harris retired from Sullivan County School System at Holston Middle School in 1995. She was a member of John Wesley United Methodist Church where she was a member of the Dorcas Circle. She is survived by a daughter, Stephanie Harris Freeman and her husband, Simin, of Bristol, Tenn.; two granddaughters, Nikki Morris and Monique L. Morris, both of Bristol, Tenn.; two great-grandchildren, Ebonie L. Morris and Michael S. Howard, both of Bristol, Tenn.; one sister, Elizabeth Harper of Bristol, Tenn.; one nephew, Marque D. Harper of Bristol, Tenn.; one sister-in-law, Susie L. Harris of Bristol, Tenn.; several more nieces and nephews; and a host of cousins and friends. The funeral service will be conducted at 7 o'clock Sunday evening at John Wesley United Methodist Church with Rev. Don Daniels, Rev. W. A. Johnson and Rev. William Reed officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 till 7 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be Norman Cook, Fred Delaney, Harris Howard, Marvin Beidleman, Tommy McDaniels, Robert Bunch, Orlin Jenkins and Julian Glover. Honorary pallbearers will be co-workers of Sullivan County School System. The committal services and interment will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday afternoon at National Cemetery, Mountain Home. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Harris have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 27, 2002
HARRIS, DOROTHY BEIDLEMAN "DOT" The funeral service for Dorothy (Dot) Beidleman Harris will be conducted at 7 o'clock Sunday evening at John Wesley United Methodist Church with Rev. Don Daniels, Rev. W. A. Johnson and Rev. William Reed officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 till 7 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Pallbearers will be Norman Cook, Fred Delaney, Harris Howard, Marvin Beidleman, Tommy McDaniels, Robert Bunch, Orlin Jenkins and Julian Glover. Honorary pallbearers will be co-workers of Sullivan County School System. The committal services and interment will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday afternoon at National Cemetery, Mountain Home. Mrs. Harris, 73, of 917 E. State St., Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, April 25, 2002, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Harris have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 28, 2002
HART, MELVIN PYOTT Melvin Pyott Hart, 66, of 480 King Lane, Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, April 25, 2002, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Hart was a native of Gary, W.Va., but had lived in Iaeger, W.Va., until his retirement then moving to the Bristol area three years ago. He was a retired coal miner with Consolidated Coal Co. for over 24 years. He was a member of the UMWA Local Union 2322. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Survivors include his wife, Norma J. Hart; two sons and daughters-in-law, Melvin P. Hart Jr. and Marion K. Hart of Washington, NC, and David E. Hart and Sheila B. Hart of Pulaski, Va.; two daughters and son-in-law, Carol L. (Hart) Hunt and Steve Hunt of Horse Pen, Va., and Patricia Hart of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; three brothers, William Hart of Bluefield, W.Va., Wayne L. Hart Jr. of Bristol, Tenn., and Thomas E. Hart of Bluefield, Va.; and two sisters, Marcella (Hart) Hyatt of Bristol, Tenn., and Joann (Hart) Campbell of Maryland. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2002, in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, W.Va., with Richard Gaminde, Minister, officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Hunt, Christopher Hart, Wayne L. Hart Jr., Damien Hart, Tommy Hart, Randy Hart and Charlie Owens. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2002, in the Akard Funeral Home. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Hart. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 27, 2002
HART, MELVIN PYOTT Graveside services for Melvin Pyott Hart will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 28, 2002, in Woodlawn Memorial Park, Bluewell, W.Va., with Richard Gaminde, minister, officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Steve Hunt, Christopher Hart, Wayne L. Hart Jr., Damien Hart, Tommy Hart, Randy Hart and Charlie Owens. Mr. Hart, 66, of 480 King Lane, Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, April 25, 2002, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Hart is survived by his wife, Norma J. Hart; two sons and daughters-in-law, Melvin P. Hart Jr. and Marion K. Hart of Washington, NC, and David E. Hart and Sheila B. Hart of Pulaski, Va.; two daughters and son-in-law, Carol L. (Hart) Hunt and Steve Hunt of Horse Pen, Va., and Patricia Hart of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; three brothers, William Hart of Bluefield, W.Va., Wayne L. Hart Jr. of Bristol, Tenn., and Thomas E. Hart of Bluefield, Va.; two sisters, Marcella (Hart) Hyatt of Bristol, Tenn., and Joann (Hart) Campbell of Maryland. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Christopher D. Hart, Amanda (Hart) Irvin, Chelsea T. Hart, Kennedi N. Hart, and Nicholas D. Hart. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Hart. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 28, 2002
HAYNES, Lt. Col. H. Jr. KIRKLAND, Wash. - Lt. Col. H. Haynes Jr., 73, U.S.A.F., Ret., died Saturday, April 20, 2002, in Kirkland. He was a native of Bristol Tennessee and attended Tennessee High School, Davidson College and the University of Tennessee. His parents, Mary Paine and Henry H. Haynes of Bristol, a sister, Mary Lynn Bibee, and a daughter, Marilyn Haynes Farrar, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Marilyn, of Kirkland, sons, Hal H. Haynes III, of Charlotte, NC, William G. Haynes, Knoxville, Tenn., and a daughter, Casey Ann Morris, of Peachtree, Ga., a brother, David S. Haynes of Bristol, 12 grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews throughout the area. Hal served in the United States Air Force in a number of places throughout this country and overseas, including tours of duty in Japan, Pakistan, N. Dakota and Washington, DC He flew fighter planes during the Korean War. After that tour, he flew for General Curtis LeMay in the Strategic Air Command. For five years he taught at the University of Florida, in the Air Science ROTC program. He retired after 25 years of service to his country. In retirement, he followed his early interest in Bluegrass and country music, playing, usually with his own bands, the mandolin, fiddle, banjo, dobro and singing when allowed by his musical peers. He became a talented woodcarver. His major carvings, carousel horses, are now owned by his kin. Many of his other carvings are in the hands of the lovers of Jack Russell terriers, foxes and hounds. A memorial service is planned for Hal in Bristol sometime in the near future. Those wishing to do so may send memorial contributions to the charity of their choice or to River's Way, Outdoor Adventure Center, so that those young people among us who are handicapped, along with those who are not, may learn to love nature and participate in the outdoors together. (River's Way, 889 Stoney Hollow Road, Bluff City, TN 37608). BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 30, 2002
HERRINGTON, MIKEAL HALE BLUFF CITY - Mikeal Hale Herington, 54, of 537 White Top Road died Monday, April 22, 2002, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Bristol and son of Winston H. Herington and the late Hazel Susie Shuttle Herington. He was a member of Volunteer Baptist Church. Surviving, other than the father, are two sisters, Barbara Smith and Angie Dickson, both of Bristol; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. A special thanks to caregivers, Sarah Reese of Johnson City and Tammy Rock of Kingsport. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Keith Williams and Dr. Kenneth Jordon officiating. Interment will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers include Bob Blevins, David Taylor, Mike Morrell, Rick Boling, Jeff Boling, Bobby Smith, David Warren and Jim Watkins. Honorary pallbearers will be Glenn Vance, Dr. John Sherrill and David Davis. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 24, 2002
HILLIARD, CLYDE ANDREW Clyde Andrew Hilliard, 63, of 2342 Shakesville Road, Bristol, Va., died Wednesday, April 17, 2002, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native and lifelong resident of the Bristol area, son of the late William Andrew and Mary Magneline Hilliard. He was a concrete finisher with Calvin Cunningham and Sons and attended Bethel Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a brother, Earl Hilliard; and a sister, Viola Harless. Survivors include his wife, Barbara A. Hilliard; sons and daughter, Ricky E. Woodby of Bluff City, Arlin A. Hilliard of Kissimmee, Fla., David C. Hilliard of Melbourne, Fla., Rita L. Hilliard of Melbourne and Michael A. Hilliard of Bristol, Va.; stepdaughter, Sandra J. Reeves of Bristol, Tenn.; three brothers, Joe Hilliard of Bristol, Va., Paul Hilliard of Bristol, Va., and Virgil Hilliard of Cleveland, Va.; sister, Patricia Cunningham of Bristol, Va.; eight grandsons; eight granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, April 19, 2002, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Paul Brown and Rev. Johnny Dillard officiating. The committal will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Stanley Hilliard, Joe Allen Hilliard, William Hilliard, Mark Hilliard, Chris Knupps, Jeff Baumgardner, Daniel Townsend, Kerry Stanley, Virgil Hilliard, Travis Baumgardner and Steven Hilliard. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 19, 2002
HILLIARD, CLYDE ANDREW The committal for Clyde Andrew Hilliard will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Cecil Baumgardner, Stanley Hilliard, Joe Allen Hilliard, William Hilliard, Mark Hilliard, Chris Knupps, Jeff Baumgardner, Daniel Townsend, Kerry Stanley, Virgil Hilliard, Travis Baumgardner and Steven Hilliard. Mr. Hilliard, 63, of 2342 Shakesville Road, Bristol, Va., died Wednesday, April 17, 2002, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 20, 2002
HILTON, PAT "PIE" Pat "Pie" Hilton, 56, of 256 Valley Pike Road, Bristol, Tenn., died Tuesday, April 2, 2002. He was a native of Bristol, an employee of Bristol Metals, a member of Eastern Heights Presbyterian Church and attended Valley Pike Presbyterian Church. He was an outdoorsman and was involved in church league softball. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and June Malcolm Hilton. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Betty Johnson Hilton; sister Mrs. Roberta Hilton Robinson of Bristol, Tenn.; nephews Michael Johnson, Barry Morrell, Travis Robinson and Cory White; and niece Becky Morrell. Funeral services will be conducted at 6 p.m. Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Bill Goforth officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Emory Cemetery. Pallbearers include James "Buzz" Robinson, Mike Johnson, Barry Morrell, Jim Potter, Charlie Leonard and Sam White. Honorary pallbearers include Justin, Travis, Cory and Brandon. The family will receive friends following the funeral service. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 4, 2002
HILTON, PAT Graveside services for Pat "Pie" Hilton will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Emory Cemetery. Pallbearers include James "Buzz" Robinson, Mike Johnson, Barry Morrell, Jim Potter, Charlie Leonard and Sam White. Honorary pallbearers include Justin, Travis, Cory and Brandon. The family will receive friends following the funeral service. Mr. Hilton, 56, of 256 Valley Pike Road, Bristol, Tenn., died Tuesday, April 2, 2002. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 5, 2002
HOLDEN, LEONA CARRIER Leona Carrier Holden, 77, of 100 Moore St., Bristol, Va., died Wednesday, April 3, 2002, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Hickory Tree, Tenn., a daughter of the late James and Flossie Allison Carrier and a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. She was a medical assistant for 30 years, a member of the Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by husband, Eugene Holden. Survivors include: son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Bobbie Holden, Pulaski, Va.; granddaughter, Shannon Holden Gregory, Glade Spring; grandson, David Wayne Holden, Roanoke; three brothers, Charles E. "Chuck" Carrier, Bristol, Tenn., David C. Carrier, Bristol, Tenn., and James Murphy Carrier Jr., Bristol, Tenn.; and great-grandsons, Hunter and Cole Gregory. Funeral services will be conducted at 6 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2002, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Laura Rasor officiating. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church, 1127 Virginia Ave., Bristol, Tenn. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 5, 2002
HOSS, NEVEDA A. GARRETT Nevada A. Garrett Hoss, 80, of Bristol, Va., died Thursday, April 18, 2002, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, and was the daughter of the late Lee and Rhonda Kaylor. She was a retired employee of Hess Department Store and a member of the Washington County Extension Club. Mrs. Hoss was a member of Beaverview Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Reba Holzharver; and a brother and sister-in-law, Cleason and Sis Garrett. Survivors include her husband of 60 years, C.H. Hoss; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Frank Beale and Carolyn and Tom Custer; son and daughter-in-law, Don and Penny Hoss; brother and sister-in-law, Howard and Edith Garrett; nine grandchildren; and three great-grandsons. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roy Yelton, Rev. Haynes Watson and Rev. Kenneth Widner. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons Tony Hoss, Donnie Hoss, Eric Haga, Brad Haga, Shawn Custer, Justin Hawkins and Mike Noell. The family will receive friends Friday 7 to 9 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 19, 2002
HOSS, NEVADA A. GARRETT Nevada A. Garrett Hoss, 80, of Bristol, Va., died Thursday, April 18, 2002, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, and was the daughter of the late Lee and Rhonda Garrett. She was a retired employee of Hess Department Store and a member of the Washington County Extension Club. Mrs. Hoss was a member of Beaverview Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Reba Holzharver; and a brother and sister-in-law, Cleason and Sis Garrett. Suvivors include her husband of 60 years, C.H. Hoss; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Frank Beale and Carolyn and Tom Custer; son and daughter-in-law, Don and Penny Hoss; brother and sister-in-law, Howard and Edith Garrett; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandsons. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roy Yelton, Rev. Haynes Watson and Rev. Kenneth Widner. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons Tony Hoss, Donnie Hoss, Eric Haga, Brad Haga, Shawn Custer, Justin Hawkins and Mike Noell. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 20, 2002
HOUSER, EDITH MARIE "SISSY" BLOUNTVILLE - Edith Marie (Sissy) Ely Houser, 81, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at Hillside Sunbridge Health Care Center after a period of declining health. Edith was born Nov. 28, 1920, in Coeburn, a daughter of the late Ben H. Adkins and Dora Orpha (Hale) Adkins. She was a member of Gunnings Baptist Church, Blountville Eastern Star Lodge 419 and retired from North Electric. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Fred Ely and Cam Houser. Surviving are two daughters, Jackie McNamara of Blountville and Barbara Hoskins of South Carolina; son Freddy S. Ely of Bluff City; sister Alice Dorton; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Calling hours will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at East Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m, Saturday in East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Phil Hoskins and the Reverend Regie Weems officiating. Burial will follow in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Timmy Rachel, Steve Hoskins, Ronnie Nunley, Bobby Dotson, Mark Sherwood and Sidney Stanley. Honorary pallbearer will be Donnie Nunly. East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Edith Houser family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 19, 2002
HOUSER, EDITH MARIE ELY "Sissy" BLOUNTVILLE - Edith Marie (Sissy) Ely Houser, 81, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at Hillside Sunbridge Health Care Center after a period of declining health. Edith was born Nov. 28, 1920, in Coeburn, a daughter of the late Ben H. Adkins and Dora Orpha (Hale) Adkins. She was a member of Gunnings Baptist Church, Blountville Eastern Star Lodge 419 and retired from North Electric. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husbands, Fred Ely and Cam Houser. Surviving are two daughters, Jackie McNamara of Blountville and Barbara Hoskins of North Carolina; son, Freddy S. Ely of Bluff City; sister, Alice Dotson; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and special nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be at 1 p.m, Saturday in East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Phil Hoskins and the Reverend Regie Weems officiating. Burial will follow in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Timmy Rachel, Steve Hoskins, Ronnie Nunley, Bobby Dotson, Mark Sherwood and Sidney Stanley. Honorary pallbearer will be Donnie Nunley. East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Edith Houser family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 20, 2002
HOUSER, GEORGE WASHINGTON KINGSPORT - George Washington Houser, 78, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2002, at 4:15 p.m. in Johnson City Medical Center following an extended illness. George was a native of Blountville and a retiree of Mead Corp. with more than 35 years of service. He was of the Methodist faith but attended Old Kingsport Presbyterian Church. He was a 50-year member of Kingsport Masonic Lodge 688, Scottish Rite Club of Knoxville, Scottish Rite Club of Sullivan County and Liberty Chapter 198 of the Eastern Star, also A.W.A.K.E. (Sleep Apnea). He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Mary Almaroad Houser; and two brothers and two sisters. George loved sports and all of God's little creatures. George was a kind sincere and devoted man whose smiling face brought joy to those he touched. Survivors are his wife of 54 years, Dorothy Lee Fulkerson Houser; daughter and son-in-law, Sharon Melinda and Richard A. Salyer of Myrtle Beach, SC; granddaughter, Melinda Michelle Gilley and husband, Wayne, of Kingsport; grandson, Richard A. Salyer Jr. and wife, Michelle, of Cocoa Beach, Fla.; a great-granddaughter, Taylor Gilley; great-grandson, Tanner Gilley; two sisters, Ruth Chapman and husband, Roy, of Chuckey, Tenn., and Olene Clark and husband, Preston, of Bristol, Tenn.; two brothers, Glen Houser and wife, Hazel, of Piney Flats and Wayne Houser and wife, Betty, of Green Mountain, NC; two aunts, Lucille Malone and Toby Houser, both of Blountville; several nieces, nephews and cousins. He will be missed by his very special pet "KiKi". Calling hours will be 6-8 p.m. Thursday at East Lawn Funeral Home and any time at the residence. A Masonic service conducted by Kingsport Masonic Lodge 688 will be at 8 p.m. in East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel and the funeral service will follow with the Reverend James G. Henry and Reverend Phillip Kestner officiating. Entombment will be at 11 a.m. Friday in East Lawn Mausoleum Chapel. Honorary pallbearers will be Homer K. Smith, James F. Cowden, Stanley W. Cole, Richard A. Salyer, Richard A. Salyer Jr. and Roger Wayne Gilley. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions in his name to the American Heart Association, PO Box 985, Kingsport, TN 37662, or to the church of one's choice or the American Lung Association, 1808 East End Avenue, Suite 514, Nashville, TN 37203. East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Houser family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 4, 2002
HOUSER, GEORGE WASHINGTON KINGSPORT - Entombment for George Washington Houser will be at 11 a.m. Friday in East Lawn Mausoleum Chapel. Honorary pallbearers will be Homer K. Smith, James F. Cowden, Stanley W. Cole, Richard A. Salyer, Richard A. Salyer Jr. and Roger Wayne Gilley. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions in his name to the American Heart Association, PO Box 985, Kingsport, TN 37662, or to the church of one's choice or the American Lung Association, 1808 East End Avenue, Suite 514, Nashville, TN 37203. Mr. Houser, 78, passed away Tuesday, April 2, 2002, at 4:15 p.m. in Johnson City Medical Center following an extended illness. East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Houser family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 5, 2002
HOSEY, HERMAN JACKSON Funeral services for Herman Jackson Hosey will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with W .P. Godsey officiating. After funeral services Mr. Hosey will be cremated. Military honors will be conducted by DAV Chapter 40 of Bristol, Va. Mr. Hosey, 52, of 12483 Smith Creek Road, Bristol, Va., died March 28, 2002, at the VA Hospital. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 1, 2002
JOHANSEN, FRANCES JUNE Frances June Johansen, 71, of Bristol, Tenn., went to be with the Lord, Thursday, March 4, 2002, at Wellmont Hospice House. She was a native of Rural Retreat, and daughter of the late Carl H. and Hallie Lambert Bedwell. She had lived in the Bristol area for 68 years. She was a homemaker, was of the Methodist faith and was preceded in death by Virgil Johansen. Survivors include her sister, Peggy Shepherd of Bristol, Tenn.; brother Douglas Bedwell and his wife, Beverly, of Bristol, Tenn.; and special niece, Kimberly Kestner of Gray, Tenn. Funeral services will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 7, 2002, at the graveside in Glenwood Cemetery with Pastor Jack Stevens officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 6, 2002
JOHANSEN, FRANCES JUNE Funeral services for Frances June Johansen will be conducted at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, April 7, 2002, at the graveside in Glenwood Cemetery with Pastor Jack Stevens officiating. Frances June Johansen, 71, of Bristol, Tenn., went to be with the Lord, Thursday, March 4, 2002, at Wellmont Hospice House. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 7, 2002
JONES, JOSEPH WEBSTER NEWBERN, Tenn. - Col. Joseph Webster Jones Jr., Air Force (Retired), 83, died Friday, April 12, 2002, in Dyer Nursing Home in Dyer, Tenn. He was born in Bristol, Tenn., a son of the late Joseph W. and Lillian Reynolds Jones. He was a veteran of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. He was a fighter pilot and career military officer in the Air Force and Defense Intelligence Agency. He served as air attaché in Oslo, Norway. He was a graduate of the University of Tennessee and Tulane University. He was president and trustee of the Tennessee Library Association and a member of the Daedalian Society. Surviving are his wife of 60 years, Jean Gauldin Jones of Newbern; daughter, Peg Construcci of Gainesville, Va.; three grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Services will be held Tuesday in Newbern. Memorial contributions may be made to your local public library. Johnson Funeral Home, Newbern, is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 14, 2002
KING, LEONA BROWN PETERS Leona Brown Peters King, 83, of Bristol, Va., went to be with the Lord April 1, 2002, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born April 16, 1918, in Trigg, Va., a daughter of the late Harry B. and Annie P. Stafford Peters. Mrs. King was 7 years old when her family moved to Bristol from Bluefield. She joined Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church in 1926, and was an active member until her health failed her. She was also a 1936 graduate of Tennessee High. Mrs. King was a homemaker and the widow of Carl McHarris King. Survivors include her children and their spouses, Linda S. and Jerry D. Kaylor and Harry L. and Carolyn S. King; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, April 3, 2002, at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tony Collins officiating. Committal services and burial will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 3, 2002
KING, LEONA BROWN PETERS Committal services and burial for Leona Brown Peters King will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. King, 83, of Bristol, Va., went to be with the Lord April 1, 2002, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 4, 2002
KING, RACHEL ELLEN BLOUNTVILLE - Rachel Ellen King, 89, of 385 Seneker Lane went to be with the Lord, Thursday, April 4, 2002, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. A native and lifelong resident of Sullivan County, she was the daughter of the late Nathaniel and Alice Leonard. She was a homemaker and attended Bethany Bible Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ted King; and a son, Howard King. Survivors include daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Jess Cross; son Ray King; son and daughter-in-law Paul and Phyllis King; grandsons Barry King and Dwayne Burdine; granddaughter Tonya Little; two great-granddaughters, Hannah King and Taylor Little; and very best friend, Mildred Leonard. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday, April 6, 2002, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Eddie Zimmerman officiating. The committal will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Johnson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mike Leonard, Brian Leonard, Darin Leonard, Mike Williams, Eric Barb and Jeff Little. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Weaver Funeral Home or friends may call any time at 385 Seneker Lane, Blountville. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 6, 2002
KING, RACHEL ELLEN BLOUNTVILLE - The committal for Rachel Ellen King will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Johnson Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mike Leonard, Brian Leonard, Darrin Leonard, Mike Williams, Eric Barb and Jeff Little. Mrs. King, 89, of 385 Seneker Lane went to be with the Lord Thursday, April 4, 2002, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 7, 2002
KNOX, JESSIE B. WARREN Funeral services for Jessie B. Warren Knox will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, April 1, 2002, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Keith Williams and Rev. Jerry Eggers officiating. Burial will follow in National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn. Pallbearers will be Ray Warren, Darrell Warren, Brian Warren, Donnie Ward, Jamie Widener, Kevin Cristy, Faran Stuart and Bob Helton. Mrs. Knox, 71, of 616 Vernon St., Bristol, Va., passed away Thursday, March 28, 2002, at Wellmont Hospice House. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 1, 2002
LEE, AARON DEAN Aaron Dean Lee, 20, of Bristol, Tenn., died Monday, April 22, 2002. He was born in Chattanooga. He lived in Dalton, Ga., before moving to Bristol, where he has made his home for the past 10 years. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Ann and John Leatherwood; father and stepmother, Robert and Kandise Lee; brother Adam Lee; sister Sarah Lee; stepbrother Bryan Powell; paternal grandmother, Sharon Lee; maternal grandmother, Christine Noble; maternal great-grandmother, Jean Marciczkiewicz; girlfriend, Bettina Oliver; godson, Cody Justin Dalton; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2002, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Private burial will be in Eastern Heights Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday and from 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 26, 2002
LEE, AARON DEAN Funeral services for Aaron Dean Lee will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday, April 27, 2002, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Private burial will be in Eastern Heights Cemetery. Mr. Lee, 20, of Bristol, Tenn., died Monday, April 22, 2002. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 27, 2002
LEONARD, RUTH WHITE Ruth White Leonard (Mrs. James W. Leonard) 82, of 417 Vernon St., Bristol, Va., went to be with the Lord Thursday, April 18, 2002, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born Dec. 4, 1919, a daughter of the late Enoch M. and Martha W. Snyder White. Mrs. Leonard was a homemaker, the widow of James W. Leonard and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Patricia (Patsy); three sisters, Ethel Furgye of Gary, Ind., Clara Riggs of Oklahoma City, Okla., and Una Smith of Bristol, Tenn.; one brother, Glenn White of Bristol, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, April 20, 2002, at 8 p.m. in Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Tony Trunnell officiating. Committal will be Sunday in Shelby Hills Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Honorary pallbearers will be nephews and men of the choir at Calvary Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Saturday at the church. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 20, 2002
LEONARD, RUTH WHITE Committal for Ruth White Leonard will be Sunday in Shelby Hills Cemetery at 2:30 p.m. Honorary pallbearers will be nephews and men of the choir at Calvary Baptist Church. Mrs. Leonard, 82, of 417 Vernon St., Bristol, Va., went to be with the Lord Thursday, April 18, 2002, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 21, 2002
LOUDY, VIVIAN JONES A private graveside service for Vivian Jones Loudy will be held Tuesday at the Mountain View Cemetery. Instead of flowers as expressions of sympathy, the family requests that memorials be made to the building fund of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Island Road, Bristol, Va. Mrs. Loudy, 95, died Sunday, April 28, 2002, at NHC Bristol following a brief illness. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Loudy. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 30, 2002
MADDEN, MARTIN A. "MARTY" Martin A. "Marty" Madden, 73, of 1600 Hickory Tree Road, Bristol, Tenn., died Monday, April 15, 2002, in Greystone Health Care Center. He was the son of the late Martin and Marie Butler Madden and was a native of Utica, NY He was a retired mechanical illustrator with Unysis and a member of the Catholic Church. He also served as a fireman with the Hartford, NY, Fire Department. Survivors include his wife, Janice (Jan) Madden; sons, Jerome Madden of Maryland, Jeffrey Madden of New Hartford, NY, and Timothy Madden of New Hartford; daughters, Kim Meade of Bluff City and Robin Barnett of Bristol, Tenn.; granddaughters, Rachel Madden and Samantha Madden; grandson, Jose Madden; stepbrothers, Dave Manley, Eddie Manley and John Manley; and stepsister, Mary Mahaffey . Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mr. Harry Hall and Minister Eugene Brockley officiating. Private committal services will be held Thursday at Shipley Cemetery. Military honors will be presented by DAV Chapter 40 of Bristol, Va. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. prior to the service. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 17, 2002
MADDEN, MARTIN A. "MARTY" Private committal services for Martin A. "Marty" Madden will be held Thursday at Shipley Cemetery. Military honors will be presented by DAV Chapter 40 of Bristol, Va. Mr. Madden, 73, of 1600 Hickory Tree Road, Bristol, Tenn., died Monday, April 15, 2002, in Greystone Health Care Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 18, 2002
MALONE, FRANCES C. "Frankie" BLUFF CITY - Frances C. "Frankie" Malone, 77, died Tuesday, April 24, 2002, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital in Elizabethton. She was born in Appalachia, Va., a daughter of the late R. E. and Minnie Wyatt Carter. Mrs. Malone was a member of First Christian Church of Bluff City. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Bassel "Doc" Malone of Bluff City; two daughters, Melinda Sawyer and her husband, Ellis, of Washington, NC, and Melissa Neeley and her husband, Greg, of Bluff City; a son, Mark Malone and his wife, Kim, of Johnson City; four sisters, Edith Adams, Ruby Zimmerman and Betty Paul, all of Kingsport, and Mary Graham of Rossville, Ga.; a brother, Argus "Buster" Carter of Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 8 o'clock Thursday evening in the chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home with Richard Kirkland, pastor, officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:45 p.m. prior to the service Thursday evening. The committal service and burial will be conducted at 11 o'clock Friday morning at Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ray French, Homer Stout, Buddy Carrier, Edmond Carrier, Horace Crussell and Jerry Gregg. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Malone have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 25, 2002
MALONE, FRANCES C. "Frankie" BLUFF CITY - Frances C. "Frankie" Malone, 77, died Wednesday, April 24, 2002, at Sycamore Shoals Hospital in Elizabethton. She was born in Appalachia, Va., a daughter of the late R. E. and Minnie Wyatt Carter. Mrs. Malone was a member of First Christian Church of Bluff City. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Bassel "Doc" Malone of Bluff City; two daughters, Melinda Sawyer and her husband, Ellis, of Washington, NC, and Melissa Neeley and her husband, Greg, of Bluff City; a son, Mark Malone and his wife, Kim, of Johnson City; four sisters, Edith Adams, Ruby Zimmerman and Betty Paul, all of Kingsport, and Mary Graham of Rossville, Ga.; a brother, Argus "Buster" Carter of Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service was conducted at 8 o'clock Thursday evening in the chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home with Richard Kirkland, pastor, officiating. The family received friends from 6 until 7:45 p.m. prior to the service Thursday evening. The committal service and burial will be conducted at 11 o'clock Friday morning at Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ray French, Homer Stout, Buddy Carrier, Edmond Carrier, Horace Crussell and Jerry Gregg. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Malone have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 26, 2002
McLEMORE, JAMES R. James R. McLemore of Bristol, Va., died Monday, April 22, 2002, at Wellmont Systems Hospice House. He was a former employee of Cortrim Lumber Co. and was preceded in death by his wife, Mrs. Luella E. McLemore. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol. Survivors include a son, James Roller of Bristol; daughters, Mrs. Adams (Kathy) Itaro of Chattanooga, Tenn., Ms. Mary Roller of Bristol and Mrs. Robert (Zina) Mitchell of Bristol; uncle John Dykes of Bristol; stepson Darryl Ewing of Bristol; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at Everflowing Wells PAW Holiness Church with Pastor Rosetta Robinson officiating. Family visitation will be from noon until time of the service at the church. Burial will be in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Robinson Mortuary is serving the family of James R. McLemore. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 24, 2002
McLEMORE, JAMES R. Funeral services for James R. McLemore will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at Everflowing Wells PAW Holiness Church with Pastor Rosetta Robinson officiating. Family visitation will be from noon until time of the service at the church. Friends may visit at any time at the residence of Zina Mitchell, 1100 Glenway Ave., Bristol, Va. Burial will be in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Mr. McLemore of Bristol, Va., died Monday, April 22, 2002, at Wellmont Systems Hospice House. Robinson Mortuary is serving the family of James R. McLemore. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 25, 2002
McPHERSON, JACK COWAN Jack Cowan McPherson Sr., 78, of 307 Hoot Owl Hollow, Bristol, Tenn., died Saturday, April 13, 2002, in Wellmont Hospice House. He was a retired postal worker, a member of Cold Spring Presbyterian Church, where he was a Sunday school teacher, served as deacon, elder and clerk of session. He taught gun safety and was involved in scouting for many years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Mary Dell Lowry McPherson; daughter, Billie Duff of Bristol, Tenn.; sons Jack C. McPherson Jr. and Robert Mark McPherson, both of Bristol, Tenn.; grandchildren, Robert Rhoton, Susan Singleton and Debbie Childress; great-grandchildren, Dustin David Childress and Grace Deborah Childress. The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday in Cold Spring Presbyterian Church, where a memorial service will follow conducted by Dr. Errol Rohr and Dr. Andrew Spence. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, Tenn., or the Building Fund of Cold Spring Presbyterian Church, 280 Cold Spring Church Road, Bristol, Tenn. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 14, 2002
McPHERSON, JACK COWAN The family of Jack Cowan McPherson Sr. will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday in Cold Spring Presbyterian Church, where a memorial service will follow conducted by Dr. Errol Rohr and Dr. Andrew Spence. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, Tenn., or the Building Fund of Cold Spring Presbyterian Church, 280 Cold Spring Church Road, Bristol, Tenn. Mr. McPherson, 78, of 307 Hoot Owl Hollow, Bristol, Tenn., died Saturday, April 13, 2002, in Wellmont Hospice House. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 15, 2002
MILLER, SYLVIA B. Sylvia B. Miller, 82, of 202 Second Ave., Bristol, Tenn., went to be with the Lord Thursday, April 25, 2002, at the Hospice House. She was born Aug. 26, 1919, in Shady Valley, a daughter of the late Martin and Dora Stansberry Tolliver, and had lived most of her adult life in Bristol. Mrs. Miller was the widow of Dale G. Miller and was preceded in death by her sisters Hazel Wright and Ruth Lovell; and a brother, Calvin Tolliver. Survivors include her children Donald Miller and wife, Francis, of Crossville, Tenn., Bobby W. Miller and wife, Darla Jean, of Bluff City, Brenda Miller Schlobohm of Blountville and Dennis Miller of Bristol; three brothers, Glenn Tolliver, Earl Tolliver and wife, Joanne, of Bristol, Tenn., and Raymond Tolliver and wife, Lorella, of Shady Valley; a sister, Stella Tolliver Payne and husband, Earl, of Mountain City, Tenn.; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; also a lifelong special friend, Lois Lemon of Bristol, Tenn. Special thanks to Beckie and Dale Miller and the staff of Wellmont Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 26, 2002, at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Cass Farrior officiating. Committal services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Friday at Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 26, 2002
MILLER, SYLVIA B. Sylvia B. Miller, 82, of 202 Second Ave., Bristol, Tenn., went to be with the Lord Thursday, April 25, 2002, at Hospice House. She was born Aug. 26, 1919, in Shady Valley, a daughter of the late Martin and Dora Stansberry Tolliver, and had lived most of her adult life in Bristol. Mrs. Miller was the widow of Dale G. Miller and was preceded in death by her sisters Hazel Wright and Ruth Lovell; and a brother, Calvin Tolliver. She was a member of Virginia Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include her children Donald Miller and wife, Francis, of Crossville, Tenn., Bobby W. Miller and wife, Darla Jean, of Bluff City, Brenda Miller Schlobohm of Blountville and Dennis Miller of Bristol; three brothers, Glenn Tolliver, Earl Tolliver and wife, Joanne, of Bristol, Tenn., and Raymond Tolliver and wife, Lorella, of Shady Valley; a sister, Stella Tolliver Payne and husband, Earl, of Mountain City, Tenn.; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; also a lifelong special friend, Lois Lemmon of Bristol, Tenn. Special thanks to Beckie and Dale Miller and the staff of Wellmont Hospice House. Committal services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 27, 2002
MONK, J. CHARLIE REV. JOHNSON CITY - Rev. J. Charlie Monk Jr., 84, died Sunday, April 14, 2002, in Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol. He was born in Erwin, Tenn., a son of the late James Charlie and Fannie Mae Toney Monk. In 1938, he graduated from Unicoi County High School. He received his bachelor of arts degree in Bible from Bob Jones College, Cleveland, Tenn., in 1942. Upon graduation he served as assistant pastor of First Baptist Church, Basset, Va., for four years. He then moved to Brinson, Ga., where he pastored for two years. Rev. Monk then moved to High Point, NC, and served as pastor of Brentwood Baptist Church for 39 years. He retired from the church in North Carolina and came to Bristol in 1990. Soon after his arrival he became pastor of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church, where he served until 1997. Once again he retired, but soon he accepted the position as interim pastor of Paperville Baptist Church, Bristol, Tenn., where he served until March 3, 2002. In 1944, he was married and celebrated 57 years of marriage on Thanksgiving, 2001. Rev. Monk is survived by his wife, Ilene Pennington Monk; two daughters, Charlene F. Monk of Pensacola, Fla., and Priscilla J. Moore of Johnson City; a grandson, Derek K. Moore of Johnson City; a brother, Paul C. Monk, and his wife Helen, of Erwin; and a number of nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 7:30 Wednesday evening at Euclid Avenue Baptist Church with Dr. Robert Jones, pastor of the church, officiating, assisted by Rev. Ron Chapman of Brentwood Baptist Church, High Point, and Dr. Reggie Weems of Heritage Baptist Church in Johnson City. The family will receive friends from 5 o'clock until 7:15 Wednesday evening prior to the service at the church. The committal service and interment will be at 11 o'clock Thursday morning in Evergreen Cemetery in Erwin with Rev. Kevin Watson of Raceway Ministries, Bristol, Tenn., officiating. Pallbearers will be nephews Clark Duncan, Mark Foster, Douglas Treadway, Louis Latham, Paul Latham, W. Don Pennington, W. Fred Pennington Jr. and Norm S. Pennington. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Brentwood Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 815, High Point, NC 27261, or Euclid Avenue Baptist Church, 900 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. Arrangements especially for Rev. Monk have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 15, 2002
MORGAN, ELIZABETH CHARLES Elizabeth Charles Morgan, 87, died Monday, April 22, 2002, at Wexford House in Kingsport. She was born in Bristol, Va., a daughter of the late R. Paul and Emma Clyce Charles, and was the widow of Raymond W. Morgan, her husband of 52 years. She was a graduate of Bristol Virginia High School, attended Virginia Intermont College and was a graduate of Radford University. She taught home economics in Lee County, Va., and served as a WAC in World War II. She lived in Elizabethton, Tenn., for 42 years prior to moving to Kingsport. She was of the Presbyterian faith. Survivors include a daughter, Susan Morgan Owenby and her husband Walter of Kingsport; a brother, William Charles and his wife Frances of Bristol, Va.; and two step-grandchildren, Mary and Stephen Owenby. The funeral service will be conducted at 4 o'clock Wednesday in the Chapel of Memories in Mountain View Cemetery with Dr. Frank Crawford officiating. The family will greet friends immediately following the service at Mountain View and at the home of Susan Morgan Owenby, 5149 Spring Hill Drive in Kingsport, after 7 o'clock Wednesday evening. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Carter County Emergency Rescue Squad, PO Box 776, Elizabethton, TN 37644, or to the Elizabethton Public Library, 201 North Sycamore St., Elizabethton, TN 37643. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Morgan have been made through Blevins Funeral Home.BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 4-23-2002
MORGAN, ELIZABETH CHARLES The funeral service for Elizabeth Charles Morgan will be conducted at 4 o'clock Wednesday in Chapel of Memories in Mountain View Cemetery with Dr. Frank Crawford officiating. The family will greet friends immediately following the service at Mountain View and at the home of Susan Morgan Owenby of 5149 Spring Hill Drive, Kingsport, after 7 o'clock Wednesday evening. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Carter County Emergency Rescue Squad, PO Box 776, Elizabethton, TN 37644, or to Elizabethton Public Library, 201 N. Sycamore St., Elizabethton, TN 37643. Mrs. Morgan, 87, died Monday, April 22, 2002, at Wexford House in Kingsport. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Morgan have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 24, 2002
MORRIS, DONA NERINE McCALL Dona Nerine McCall Morris, 83, of Grand Court, Bristol, Va., passed away Thursday, April 11, 2002, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Delano and Rose Wilkey McCall, and had spent all of her adult life in the Bristol area. She was formerly employed by Gray Hosiery Mill and was a member of Virginia Avenue Baptist Church. She was a Past Worthy Matron of the Border City Eastern Star and was the widow of Leo Morris. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Barry and Jo Ann Morris of Bristol, Tenn..; daughter, Dona Morris Denton of Wake Forest, NC; grandchildren, Richard Morris, Elliot Morris and Sunni Nerine Morris; sister, Nell McCall Witkowski of San Antonio; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Cass Farrior officiating. Interment will follow at Glenwood Mausoleum. Pallbearers include Richard Morris, Clayton Ward, Sam Denton, Ronnie Rasnick, Larry Jones and Don Carr. The family will receive friends Saturday from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 12, 2002
MORRIS, DONA NERINE McCALL Funeral services for Dona Nerine McCall Morris will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Cass Farrior officiating. Interment will follow at Glenwood Mausoleum. Pallbearers include Richard Morris, Clayton Ward, Sam Denton, Ronnie Rasnick, Larry Jones and Don Carr. Mrs. Morris, 83, of Grand Court, Bristol, Va., passed away Thursday, April 11, 2002, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 13, 2002
NOBLITT, ALACE C. Visitation for Alace C. Noblitt, 103, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday, April 3, 2002, at Colonial Heights Christian Church, Kingsport. Memorial services will be at 11 a.m. at the same location, followed by a graveside service in East Lawn Memorial Park. Memorial gifts may be sent to Colonial Heights Christian Church, 105 Meadow Lane, Kingsport, or First Christian Church, 520 Greenville Blvd., Greenville, NC Mrs. Noblitt's earthly days ended March 31, 2002, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Vesta N. and Ken Fraley of Kingsport. Akard Funeral Home of Bristol is serving the family of Mrs. Noblitt. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 3, 2002
NUNN, WILLIE B. Sr. Willie B. Nunn Sr., 64, of 216 Haddon St., Bristol, Va., went to be with the Lord Friday, April 12, 2002, at Wellmont Hospice House. He was the son of the late George and Neva Rosenbalm Nunn. He was a former construction worker for Barb and Shoemaker and a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. He had attended Throne of Grace Baptist Church and was a member of the National Guard Army Reserve. Survivors include his wife, Laura E. Nunn; daughters, Neva Dollar, Janet Bowman and Peggy Sharrett, all of Bristol, Va., and Tammy Dowell of Houston; sons, James William Nunn of Bristol, Va., and Willie Ben Nunn Jr. of Bell Flower, Claif.; sister, Ruby Otey of Bristol, Va.; brothers Robert Nunn of Bristol, Tenn., Charlie Nunn of Bristol, Va., and Leslie Wayne Nunn of Bristol, Va.; 17 grandchildren; one great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Roger Williams and Pastor Steve Davis officiating. Committal services will be held Monday at 4 p.m. at Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be friends and family. The family will receive friends Sunday from 6-8 p.m. prior to the service. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 14, 2002
NUNN, WILLIE B. Committal services for Willie B. Nunn Sr. will be held Monday at 4 p.m. at Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be friends and family. Mr. Nunn, 64, of 216 Haddon St., Bristol, Va., went to be with the Lord Friday, April 12, 2002, at Wellmont Hospice House. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 15, 2002
OSBORNE, SHARON MARIE BALES Sharon Marie Bales Osborne, 40, of Bristol, Tenn., died Sunday, April 21, 2002, at Bristol Regional Medical Center after a very courageous but lengthy illness. Sharon was born in Tazewell, Va., Sept. 1, 1961, to Larry and Jean (Bandy) Bales. Sheri was a 1979 graduate of Sullivan Central High School. She received her degree in nursing and was employed at Bristol Nursing Home, Bristol Memorial Hospital, Med-One of Bristol and Med-Choice of Kingsport throughout her career. Sheri was a member of Liberty Baptist Church. Sheri was preceded in death by her grandparents, Cecil and Naomi Bales and Rex and Ethal Bandy. In addition to her parents, Sheri is survived by two children, Gregory David and Kelli Lynae Osborne of the home; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Vicki and Bobby Watson of Gray, Regina and Matt Birmingham of San Angelo, Texas, and Donna and Langley Shupe of Blountville; one brother and sister-in-law, Jeff and Tammy Bales of Kingsport; and her nieces and nephews, Jesse and Jennifer Bales, Jake and Will Birmingham and Laura and Abbey Shupe. Also surviving are several aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Stan Anderson and Mark Baumgardner officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers are Bill Bandy, David Bandy, Jerry Bales, Mike Honaker, Kevin Bales and Jesse Bales. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Tom Townsend, Dr. Kenneth Scott, Dr. Sue Prill, Dr. Eugene McClintic, Dr. Michael Lady and Ms. Marjarie Wilson. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 4-23-2002
OSBORNE, SHARON MARIE "SHERI" Funeral services for Sharon "Sheri" Marie Bales Osborne will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Stan Anderson and Mark Baumgardner officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers are Bill Bandy, David Bandy, Jerry Bales, Mike Honaker, Kevin Bales and Jesse Bales. Honorary pallbearers are Dr. Tom Townsend, Dr. Kenneth Scott, Dr. Sue Prill, Dr. Eugene McClintic, Dr. Michael Lady and Ms. Marjorie Wilson. Mrs. Osborne, 40, of Bristol, Tenn., died Sunday, April 21, 2002, at Bristol Regional Medical Center after a very courageous but lengthy illness. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 24, 2002
PARKS, BLANE EUGENE "Gene" Blane Eugene "Gene" Parks, 73, of 1104 Rhode Island Ave., Bristol, Va., died Tuesday, April 23, 2002. He was a native of Smyth County and a son of the late Robert and Verlie Anderson Parks. He had lived most of his life in Bristol, Va., was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was retired from Flav-O-Rich, Inc. Gene was also preceded in death by a son, Randy E. Parks; and a sister, Iola Minnotti. He is survived by a son, Kenneth Parks and his wife, Connie, of Bristol, Va.; two sisters, Myrtle E. Parris of Bristol, Va., and Mary "Penny" Mercer of Marion; three brothers, Henry Parks of Pulaski, Va., Robert B. Parks of Richmond and Ted W. Parks of Bristol, Va.; two grandsons, Anthony and Aaron Parks; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 o'clock Friday morning in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum at Mountain View Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Carico officiating. Burial will follow. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Arrangements especially for Mr. Parks have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 25, 2002
PARKS, BLANE EUGENE The funeral service for Blane Eugene Parks will be conducted at 11 o'clock Friday morning in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum at Mountain View Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Carico officiating. Burial will follow. Mr. Parks, 73, of 1104 Rhode Island Ave., Bristol, Va., died Tuesday, April 23, 2002. Arrangements especially for Mr. Parks have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 26, 2002
PERKINS, AILEEN FEATHERS Aileen Feathers Perkins, 84, of Bristol, Va., died Wednesday, April 10, 2002, at Wellmont Hospice House. Mrs. Perkins was a lifelong resident of Bristol, Va., and a member of Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Perkins; her parents, S. S. Feathers and Clyde Stamper Feathers; and one brother, Lamar Feathers. Survivors include one sister, Jeanette Jessee of Bristol, Tenn.; two nieces, Brenda Glover of Bluff City and Susan Glover of Blountville; great-niece, Mikki Glover; and great-nephews, Forrest Glover, Josh Glover and Dustin Glover. Also surviving are special friends, Nada and Billy McDaniel. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 2002, in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Tony Collins and Rev. Charles R. Dilks officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, April 12, 2002, in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday prior to the service. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Perkins. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 11, 2002
PERKINS, AILEEN FEATHERS Graveside services Aileen Feathers Perkins will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, April 12, 2002, in Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Perkins, 84, of Bristol, Va., died Wednesday, April 10, 2002, at Wellmont Hospice House. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Perkins. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 12, 2002
PIPPIN, LUTHER EARNEST Luther Earnest Pippin, 92, of 810 Norfolk Ave., Bristol, Va., passed away 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 2002, in his sleep at the Cambridge House. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of more than 60 years of marriage, Mrs. Lois Virginia Pippin; and a loving daughter, Patsy Jewel Smith. He was a retired security guard at the Bristol Memorial Hospital and a member of Grace Baptist Church in Bristol. He is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Roy and Linda Pippin of Abingdon and Earl Pippin of Kingsport; daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy Irene and Carson H. Moore of Lakeland, Fla.; grandchildren, Rusty Moore of Lakeland, Michael and Jerri Pippin of Abingdon and Tammy Pippin of Bristol, Va. Services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 14, 2002, at Grace Baptist Church with Rev. Dennis Burnette officiating. The burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Pippin, Rusty Moore and the men of Grace Baptist Church. The family will receive friends Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Cambridge House for all the kindness shown. Mr. Earnest Pippin wanted the world to praise the Lord! BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 13, 2002
PIPPIN, LUTHER EARNEST Services for Luther Earnest Pippin will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 14, 2002, at Grace Baptist Church with Rev. Dennis Burnette officiating. The burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Pippin, Rusty Moore and the men of Grace Baptist Church. Mr. Pippin, 92, of 810 Norfolk Ave., Bristol, Va., passed away 5:30 p.m. Thursday, April 11, 2002, in his sleep at the Cambridge House. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 14, 2002
POORE, JOHN L. John L. Poore, 50, of 115 South Hampton Drive, Bristol, Tenn., went to be with the Lord Sunday, April 21, 2002, in the Wellmont Hospice House. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and was a car salesman for 25 years. He was a member of the Victory Baptist Church. Survivors include: wife, Sandy Poore; two sons, Chad Poore, Bristol, Va., and Chase Poore of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Cortney and Steve Perrigan, Bristol, Va.; one very special grandson, Rylan Perrigan, Bristol, Va..; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Poore, Bristol, Va.; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Jimmy and Karen Poore, Bristol, Va., Larry and Susan Poore, Jacksonville, Fla., Jeff and Judy Poore, Bristol, Va., and Kevin and Lisa Poore, Marion, Va.; mother and father-in-law, Louis and Joann McReynolds, Bristol, Va.; several aunts and uncles; 15 nieces and nephews; many other relatives and special friends; and special grandmother-in-law, Hazel Simcox, Bristol, Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2002, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Austin Cook and Brother Bobby Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mickey Robinson, Gary Johnson, Joe Page, Anthony Childress, Tony Childress, Steve Perrigan, Jackie Almany and James Almany. Honorary pallbearers will be Louis McReynolds, Mike Noonkester, Jeremy "Po" Noonkester, Justin Noonkester and Jackie Moore. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 4-23-2002
POORE, JOHN L. Funeral services for John L. Poore will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2002, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Austin Cook and Brother Bobby Wheeler officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mickey Robinson, Gary Johnson, Joe Page, Anthony Childress, Tony Childress, Steve Perrigan, Jackie Almany and James Almany. Honorary pallbearers will be Louis McReynolds, Mike Noonkester, Jeremy "Po" Noonkester, Justin Noonkester and Jackie Moore. Mr. Poore, 50, of 115 South Hampton Drive, Bristol, Tenn., went to be with the Lord Sunday, April 21, 2002, in Wellmont Hospice House. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 24, 2002
POWERS, CHESSIE VIRGINIA TAYLOR Chessie Virginia Taylor Powers, 95, of Bristol, Tenn., died Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at home. She was the daughter of the late Lee and Dora Taylor. She was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church and the widow of Joseph Edward Powers. Mrs. Powers was preceded in death by a son, Ernest Powers; and sister, Ella Frank. Survivors include two sons, Charles Powers of Bristol, Tenn., and Jimmy Powers of Charleston, SC.; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Stephen L. Playl officiating. The family will receive friends Friday 6 to 8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery with friends of the family serving as pallbearers. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 19, 2002
POWERS, CHESSIE VIRGINIA TAYLOR Funeral services for Chessie Virginia Taylor Powers will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Stephen L. Playl officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery with friends of the family serving as pallbearers. Mrs. Powers, 95, of Bristol, Tenn., died Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 20, 2002
PRIDEMORE, JESSIE RUTH Jessie Ruth Pridemore of Bristol, Va., went home to be with the Lord on March 30, 2002, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Pridemore was 88 years old on Feb. 20, 2002, and was of the Baptist faith. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, Alonzo R. Pridemore; five sons, Jimmy Hilliard, Clarence WR Hilliard Jr., Lonnie Pridemore, James Pridemore and Glenn Pridemore; and a daughter, Mary Sue Nalley. Survivors include two daughters, Peggy Murray and Shelly Hilliard, both of Bristol, Va.; three sons, Kenny E. Hilliard of Bristol, Tenn., Edgar A. Hilliard of Greenville, SC, and Bill Pridemore of Hickory, NC; two sisters, Georgia Keeling of Bristol, Tenn., Rosa Moses of Waldorf, Md.; also son-in-law and daughters-in-law; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2002, in the Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Austin Cook officiating. Burial will follow in the Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons Kenny E. Hilliard Jr., Eddie Hilliard Jr., Jimmy Hilliard, Glen Murray, Jeff Lane and Gary Hilliard. Honorary pallbearers will be Isaac and Willie Coleman. The family will receive family and friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, April 1, 2002, at the Akard Funeral Home. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Pridemore. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 1, 2002
PRIDEMORE, JESSIE RUTH Funeral services for Jessie Ruth Pridemore will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday, April 2, 2002, in the Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Austin Cook officiating. Burial will follow in the Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons Kenny E. Hilliard Jr., Eddie Hilliard Jr., Jimmy Hilliard, Glen Murray, Jeff Lane and Gary Hilliard. Honorary pallbearers will be Isaac and Willie Coleman. Mrs. Pridemore of Bristol, Va., went home to be with the Lord on March 30, 2002, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Pridemore. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 2, 2002
RAMSEY, VIRGINIA LEWIS "Jimmy" Virginia "Jimmy" Lewis Ramsey died Sunday, April 21, 2002, at the home of her son, Frank Ramsey III, in Bristol, Tenn. She was born in Shouns, Tenn., a daughter of the late Delbert E. and Vada Roark Lewis. She lived in Scott County, Va., from 1960 until 1993, when she moved to Telford, Tenn. She and her late husband, Franklin P. Ramsey Jr., owned and operated Ramsey Venetian Blind Factory in Bristol, Va., from 1947 until 1991. She was also preceded in death by a son, Ronald W. Ramsey. She is survived by a daughter, Terry J. Lawson of Gray, Tenn.; sons, Franklin P. Ramsey III of Bristol, Timothy A. Ramsey of West Virginia and James P. Ramsey of South Carolina; adopted daughter, Ramona Roberts of Telford; sisters, Janet Royston of Blountville, Carnie Duffield, Peggy Maines and Mary Ann Price of Mountain City; brothers, Lark E. Lewis and Raymond Lewis of Mountain City; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a very special family friend, Becky Giles of Telford. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery with Carl Young officiating. Pallbearers will be sons, grandsons and son-in-law. The family will receive friends from 6- 8 o'clock Tuesday evening at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home and at other times at the home of a son, Frank Ramsey, 510 Queen St., Bristol, Tenn. The family gives special thanks to the staff of Johnson City Medical Center Hospice for the loving care. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Ramsey have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 4-23-2002
RAMSEY, VIRGINIA LEWIS "Jimmy" The funeral service for Virginia "Jimmy" Lewis Ramsey will be conducted at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery with Carl Young officiating. Pallbearers will be sons, grandsons and son-in-law. Mrs. Ramsey died Sunday, April 21, 2002, at the home of her son, Frank Ramsey III, in Bristol, Tenn. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Ramsey have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 24, 2002
REPASS, MARY ELIZABETH Mary Elizabeth Repass, 81, of 813 Georgia Ave., Bristol, Tenn., died Saturday, April 27, 2002, at Wellmont Hospice House. She was born in Marion, a daughter of the late Elbert and Maude Snyder Johnson, and had lived most of her life in Bristol. She was a graduate of Bristol Virginia High School and Virginia Intermont College and attended King College. She was the widow of James W. Repass. She was an active member of Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church, where she was the nursery coordinator and the membership secretary. She was a pink lady at Bristol Memorial Hospital. She is survived by her son, David Repass of Bristol, Tenn.; a brother, E.J. Johnson and his wife, Winnie, of Bristol, Va.; a niece, Ann Kelly; and a nephew, Tom Johnson. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in Chapel of Memories at Glenwood Cemetery with Rev. Laura Rasor officiating, assisted by Rev. Fred Dearing and Rev. Jane Taylor. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church, 1127 Virginia Ave., Bristol, TN 37620 or to Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Repass have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 28, 2002
REPASS, MARY ELIZABETH The funeral service for Mary Elizabeth Repass will be conducted at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in Chapel of Memories at Glenwood Cemetery with Rev. Laura Rasor officiating, assisted by Rev. Fred Dearing and Rev. Jane Taylor. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church, 1127 Virginia Ave., Bristol, TN 37620, or to Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620. Mrs. Repass, 81, of 813 Georgia Ave., Bristol, Tenn., died Saturday, April 27, 2002, at Wellmont Hospice House. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Repass have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 30, 2002
RHEA, RUDOLPH M. Rudolph M. Rhea, 79, of 11307 Goose Creek Road, Bristol, Va., died Sunday, April 22, 2002, in the Wellmont Hospice House. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. He was the owner of R.M. Rhea Painting Contractors. He was preceded in death by a son, Paul M. Rhea. Survivors include: wife of 62 years, Carrie Rhea; three daughters, Mrs. Ernest (Mary Ann) Leonard, Mrs. Gary J. (Judy) Carrier and Mrs. Jeffery (Jeannie) Blevins; sister, Lillian Cannon; brother, Frank D. Widener; eight grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 25, 2002, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Walter Statzer officiating. Special music will be by Rev. Donald White. Entombment will follow in the Mountain View Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be Michael Leonard, Gary Carrier, Kevin Blevins, Matthew Owens, John Mason, Chris Billings, Brian Ball and Hauk Dobbs. Honorary pallbearers will be David Owens, Jake Faust, Howard Ritter, John Morrison, Billy Rhea and Randall Rhea. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 4-23-2002
RHEA, RUDOLPH M. Funeral services for Rudolph M. Rhea will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 25, 2002, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Walter Statzer officiating. Special music will be by Rev. Donald White. Entombment will follow in Mountain View Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be Michael Leonard, Gary Carrier, Kevin Blevins, Matthew Owens, John Mason, Chris Billings, Brian Ball and Hank Dobbs. Honorary pallbearers will be David Owens, Jake Faust, Howard Ritter, John Morrison, Billy Rhea and Randall Rhea. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Weaver Funeral Home. Mr. Rhea, 79, of 11307 Goose Creek Road, Bristol, Va., died Sunday, April 22, 2002, in Wellmont Hospice House. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 24, 2002
ROBERTS, GERALD RUDOLPH Gerald Rudolph Roberts, 64, of Bristol, Tenn., passed away Monday, April 15, 2002. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a pilot for Electro-Mechanical Corp. for 16 years. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Hamby Roberts of Bristol, Tenn.; a son, Barry Ray Roberts of Radford; a daughter, Lee Anne Roberts of Sarnia, Ontario; and a grandson, Levi Coldiron Jr. of Bristol, Tenn. Graveside services will be held Friday, April 19, 2002, at 11 a.m. at Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin, Va., with Rev. Curt McKee and Terry McCraw officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to a charity of your choice. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday at Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 17, 20022002
ROSE, JACK DAVID Jack David Rose, 74, of 211 Fort Shelby Towers, Bristol, Tenn., died Monday, April 22, 2002, in the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Mountain Home, Tenn. Mr. Rose was a native of the Bristol area, where he spent most of his life. He was a truck driver for over 40 years, a U.S. Army veteran, where he served as a drill instructor, and was of the Church of God faith. Survivors include his wife, Beulah Rose; three daughters, Darcy Dale Whited, Vanessa Cardwell and Peninnah Rose, all of Bristol, Tenn.; three sons, Chesel D. Rose of Willamina, Ore., and Pascal Rose and Raphael Rose, both of Bristol, Tenn.; three brothers, Bill Rose of Blountville, Earl Rose of Bluff City and Frank Rose of Cincinnati; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2002, in the Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Howard Campbell officiating. Military funeral rites will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2002, in the National Cemetery at Mountain Home, Tenn., with military honors being conducted by the Patton-Crosswhtie VFW Post 6975 Honor Guard. Honorary pallbearers will be Danny Robles, Robert Fagans, Chesel W. Rose, Drew Rose, Pascal Rose, Gary Cardwell, Chance Rose, Randy Rose and David Poe. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, April 23, 2002, at the Akard Funeral Home Chapel prior to the service. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Rose. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 4-23-2002
ROSE, JACK DAVID Military funeral rites for Jack David Rose will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2002, in National Cemetery at Mountain Home with military honors being conducted by Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975 Honor Guard. Honorary pallbearers will be Danny Robles, Robert Fagans, Chesel W. Rose, Drew Rose, Pascal Rose, Gary Cardwell, Chance Rose, Randy Rose and David Poe. Mr. Rose, 74, of 211 Fort Shelby Towers, Bristol, Tenn., died Monday, April 22, 2002, in James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Mountain Home. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Rose. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 24, 2002
SAUNDERS, DAVID E. David E. Saunders died Monday, April 22, 2002, in Wellmont Systems Hospice House. He was born in Bristol, Tenn., to the late Thomas and Clara B. Saunders. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol and graduated from Slater High School and received a bachelor of science degree from Morehouse College, Atlanta, and received his master of arts degree from East Tennessee State University. He taught school for the Bristol Tennessee School System, City of Kingsport School System and the Bristol Virginia School System. He was a member of John Wesley United Methodist Church where he served as chairperson of Nurturing Ministries, co-president of the United Methodist Men, Worship Leader and a member of the Usher Board. He was a member of Club Orion and Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Survivors include wife, Mrs. Millie Saunders of the home; son and daughter-in-law, David (Buddy) and Vondalin Saunders of Baltimore; daughter and son-in-law, Clara and Kevin Lytle of Kingsport; grandchildren, Adam and David Lytle of Kingsport and Whitney and Sydney Saunders of Baltimore; sister and brother-in-law, Mrs. John K. (Alfreda) Cunningham of Winter Haven, Fla.; brother and sister-in-law, Thomas (Diane) Saunders of Petersburg, Va.; and several nephews, nieces and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at John Wesley United Methodist Church with Rev. Donald Daniels officiating. Family visitation from noon until time of service at the church and at other times at the residence, 3125 Pennsylvania Ave., Bristol, Tenn. Entombment will be held at Glenwood Cemetery Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be United Methodist Men and Club Orion. Honorary pallbearers will be Oliver Gillespie, Ralph Coffey, Wayne Daggs, Lorenzo Wyatt and Marvin Beidleman; flowerbearers: United Methodist Women and Club Unique. The family wishes to thank Dr. Bennett Cowan Sr., Sue Prill, Dr. Michael Baron, Dr. John Green and Kelley Mayden, MSN/FNP and the staff of the Wellmont Hospice House. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that contributions be made to John Wesley United Methodist Church or the Wellmont Hospice House. Robinson Mortuary is serving the family of Mr. David E. Saunders. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 24, 20022002
SCOTT, DOROTHY W. Mrs. Dorothy W. Scott, 77, 1601 McKinley Ave., Bristol, Va., went peacefully to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 21, 2002, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. She was born in Wideners Valley, a daughter of the late J. Floyd and Maggie Barker Widener. Mrs. Scott was a member of Grace Baptist Church and attended The Open Door Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett Elmore Scott; and brothers Hunter, Ernest, Dewey, Pete and French Widener. She is survived by Ernest, Wayne and daughter-in-law Yvonne, and Bobby, all of Bristol; daughters, Meritta and son-in-law Dennis Fleenor of Bristol, Gale and son-in-law Gregory Doxstader of Jenison, Mich., and Sherry and son-in-law Kenneth Landry of Iowa, La.; two sisters, Mary Rold of Marion, Va., and Lisa and brother-in-law Gene Cole of Blountville; eight grandsons; five granddaughters; three great-grandsons; five great-granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 Tuesday evening at The Open Door Baptist Church, Corner of New Hampshire and Norfolk Avenues. The funeral service will be conducted at 8 o'clock with Rev. Thomas Thacker and Rev. Mike Leonard officiating. The committal service and burial will be at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Scott, Matt Scott, Bradley Landry, Sam Church, Greg Doxstader and Kenneth Landry. Honorary pallbearers will be Dennis Fleenor, Dr. David Astin and friends and neighbors. The family would like to extend their appreciation to granddaughter Tammy Parker and to Granny Groves, Elsie Walden, Naomi Helton, Linda Trivett, Bristol Home Health Care and Hospice Home Care for their sincere dedication and concern for Mom during her illness. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Scott have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 4-23-2002
SCOTT, DOROTHY W. The committal service and burial for Dorothy W. Scott will be at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Scott, Matt Scott, Bradley Landry, Sam Church, Greg Doxstader and Kenneth Landry. Honorary pallbearers will be Dennis Fleenor, Dr. David Astin and friends and neighbors. Mrs. Scott, 77, of 1601 McKinley Ave., Bristol, Va., went peacefully to be with the Lord Sunday, April 21, 2002, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Scott have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 24, 2002
SEXTON, HARRY EARNEST Harry Earnest Sexton, 77, formerly of Pendergrass Road, Bristol, Va., died Tuesday, April 2, 2002, at the VA Medical Center. He was the son of the late Francis J. and Bertie Pippin Sexton. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and was a self-employed carpenter. He attended Bradley Street Baptist Church and was a World War II veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Euna Sexton. Survivors include his brother and sister-in-law, Nathaniel M. and Margaret Sexton of Bristol, Va.; and sister Leola Barlow of Forrest, Ark. Graveside services will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at East Hill Cemetery with Rev. E.W. Ely and Rev. Bill Pealer officiating. Honorary pallbearers include friends and neighbors. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 4, 2002
SHAFFER, BOBBY RAY BLOUNTVILLE - Bobby Ray Shaffer, 44, of 249 McMurray Road passed away Friday, April 5, 2002, at his residence at 10 p.m. Bobby was a native of Virginia but lived most of his life in Sullivan County. He was born Aug. 3, 1957. Bobby was a former employee of Sullivan County Highway Department, where he worked for several years. He worked for 10 years for Ashbrook Body Shop on Harrtown Road and was self-employed. Bobby is survived by his wife, Kathy Ashbrook Shaffer of the home; a daughter, Ashley Shaffer of the home; a son, Dennis Shaffer of Kingsport; his parents, Jack and Marie (Mays) Shaffer of Bluff City; two sisters, Patty Depew of Bluff City and Sue Blair of Bristol; two brothers, Bill Shaffer of Blountville and Dale Shaffer of Kingsport; one half-brother, Wayne Shaffer; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at East Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 8 p.m. Wednesday in East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with Reverend Dewey Shaffer and Reverend Randall Shaffer officiating. The family will meet for a graveside service 2 p.m. Thursday in the Garden of the Mausoleum of East Lawn Memorial Park. East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Shaffer family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 10, 2002
SHAFFER, BOBBY RAY BLOUNTVILLE - The family of Bobby Ray Shaffer will meet for a graveside service at 2 p.m. Thursday in the Garden of the Mausoleum of East Lawn Memorial Park. Mr. Shaffer, 44, of 249 McMurray Road, passed away Friday, April 5, 2002, at his residence at 10 p.m. East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Shaffer family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 11, 2002
SHEARER, BETTY LOU SMITH Mrs. Betty Lou Smith Shearer, 59, of 337 Springdale Drive, Bristol, Tenn., died Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at Holston alley Medical Center. She was a native of Bristol, Va., but had lived several years in Denver before moving back to Bristol from Lawrenceburg, Tenn., in 1990. She was a beautician at Grand Court Retirement Home in Bristol, Va. Survivors include her husband, Gordon Shearer; parents, Charles W. and Elsie R. Smith; daughter, Leah Marie Stevenson; grandson, Ryan Riley; granddaughter, Shara Ayers; and several aunts and uncles. She was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Lance Smith. The funeral service will be conducted Thursday evening at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Will Shewey officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Thursday evening at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 10, 2002
SHEARER, BETTY LOU The funeral service for Mrs. Betty Lou Smith Shearer will be conducted Thursday evening at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Will Shewey officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Thursday evening at Weaver Funeral Home. Mrs. Shearer, 59, of 337 Springdale Drive, Bristol, Tenn., died Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at Holston Valley Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 11, 2002
SHELLEY, ETHEL VIRGINIA Ethel Virginia Shelley, 79, of Bristol, Va., went to be with her Lord April 7, 2002, in the Bristol Nursing Home, Bristol, Tenn. Mrs. Shelley was a native and lifelong resident of the Bristol area. She was a retired employee of the Bristol Virginia School System and a member of Union Hope Bible Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband, W.K. Shelley Jr.; two daughters, Beverly Felty of Bristol, Tenn., and Connie Shelley of Bristol, Va.; two sons, Danny Shelley and Jerry Shelley, both of Bristol, Va.; and one brother, Cecil Ridgeway of Bristol, Va. Also surviving are five grandchildren; four grat-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2002, from the Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Danny Felty and Pastor Mark Barr officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 11, 2002, at the Pullon Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Felty, Kevin Shelley, David Shelley, Josh Kyte, Tony Ridgeway, Benny Ridgeway, Robby Ridgeway and Lewis Whittaker. Honorary pallbearers will be Marlin Pullon, Tom Pullon, Fred Pullon, R.E. Worley, Andrew Pullon, Ray Jones, Robert Lisle, Grady Shelley and Gary Shelley. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday prior to the service at the Akard Funeral Home. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Shelley. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 9, 2002
SHELLEY, ETHEL VIRGINIA Funeral services for Ethel Virginia Shelley will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 10, 2002, from Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Danny Felty and Pastor Mark Barr officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 11, 2002, at Pullon Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Felty, Kevin Shelley, David Shelley, Josh Kyte, Tony Ridgeway, Benny Ridgeway, Robby Ridgeway and Lewis Whittaker. Honorary pallbearers will be Marlin Pullon, Tom Pullon, Fred Pullon, R.E. Worley, Andrew Pullon, Ray Jones, Robert Lisle, Grady Shelley and Gary Shelley. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday prior to the service at the Akard Funeral Home. Mrs. Shelley, 79, of Bristol, Va., went to be with her Lord April 7, 2002, in Bristol Nursing Home, Bristol, Tenn. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Shelley. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 10, 2002
SHELLEY, ETHEL VIRGINIA Graveside services for Ethel Virginia Shelley will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 11, 2002, at Pullon Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael Felty, Kevin Shelley, David Shelley, Josh Kyte, Tony Ridgeway, Benny Ridgeway, Robby Ridgeway and Lewis Whittaker. Honorary pallbearers will be Marlin Pullon, Tom Pullon, Fred Pullon, R.E. Worley, Andrew Pullon, Ray Jones, Robert Lisle, Grady Shelley and Gary Shelley. Mrs. Shelley, 79, of Bristol, Va., went to be with her Lord April 7, 2002, in Bristol Nursing Home, Bristol, Tenn. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Shelley. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 11, 2002
SHORTRIDGE, STEVE BRIAN "LOOKAWAY" Mr. Steve Brian "Lookaway" Shortridge, 24, of Bristol, Tenn., formerly of Oakwood, Va., passed away Friday, April 19, 2002, at home. Born May 3, 1977, in Tazewell County, Va., he was a son of Garland and Carolyn Helton Shortridge of Oakwood. He had resided in Bristol, Tenn., for the past year, moving there from Oakwood. A 1995 graduate of Garden High School, he attended Oakwood Full Gospel Church. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ira and Venia Shortridge, and his maternal grandmother, Mabel Ratliff Helton. In addition to his parents, survivors include his son, Devan Brian Shortridge of Bristol, Tenn.; two brothers, William Shortridge of Oakwood and Daniel Shortridge of Cedar Bluff, Va.; his maternal grandfather, Elijah Helton of Oakwood; his fiance, Michelle Welch of Bristol, Tenn., the daughter of Charlie Welch; three nieces; and two nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday in the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, with Rev. Steve Lester, Rev. Jerry Harman, Rev. Avery Burton and Rev. Arvil Arwood officiating. Interment will follow in Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery at Richlands. Pallbearers will be Chester Long, Greg Rife, Roy Arwood, Brad Ratliff, Micky Caudill and Roy Rogers. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeff Caudill, Bud Collins, Elijah Helton Jr., Ted Watson, Kevin Shortridge and Nicholas Shortridge. Friends may call at the Honaker Funeral Home after 6 p.m. Tuesday and at any time Wednesday. There will be an evening service conducted both evenings at 7 p.m. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 23, 2002
SHORTRIDGE, STEVE BRIAN Funeral services for Mr. Steve Brian "Lookaway" Shortridge will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday in Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, with Rev. Steve Lester, Rev. Jerry Harman, Rev. Avery Burton and Rev. Arvil Arwood officiating. Interment will follow in Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery at Richlands. Pallbearers will be Chester Long, Greg Rife, Roy Arwood, Brad Ratliff, Micky Caudill and Roy Rogers. Honorary pallbearers will be Jeff Caudill, Bud Collins, Elijah Helton Jr., Ted Watson, Kevin Shortridge and Nicholas Shortridge. Mr. Shortridge, 24, of Bristol, Tenn., formerly of Oakwood, Va., passed away Friday, April 19, 2002, at home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 25, 2002 2002
SIMS, BRITTON ALLEN "BRITT" Britton Allen "Britt" Sims, 20, of 453 Old Jonesboro Road, Bristol, Tenn., died Friday, April 19, 2002. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. He attended East High School and he had a love for music and martial arts. Survivors include: mother, Dawn Sims, Bristol, Tenn.; two sisters, Rhiana Sims and Jenna Sims, both of the home; maternal grandparents, Charles A. and Patsy W. Fleenor, Bristol, Tenn.; uncle and aunt, Greg and Kelly Fleenor, Bristol, Tenn.; maternal great-grandmother, Velma Fleenor, Bluff City; and numerous friends. Memorial services will be conducted at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2002, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Cowell officiating. The family will receive friends from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at the Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 4-23-2002
SIMS, BRITTON ALLEN "BRITT" Memorial services for Britton Allen "Britt" Sims will be conducted at 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 24, 2002, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John Cowell officiating. The family will receive friends from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at Weaver Funeral Home. Mr. Sims, 20, of 453 Old Jonesboro Road, Bristol, Tenn., died Friday, April 19, 2002. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 24, 2002
SMITH, CARL L. Carl L. Smith of 313 Mia Drive, Bristol, Tenn., died Tuesday, April 2, 2002, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Sullivan County and son of the late Walter and Hattie Hostchkiss Smith. He was owner and operator of S&S Motors, a U.S. Army veteran and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Jean Barr Smith; daughter, Nicole "Niki" Adams of Bristol, Va.; special son-in-law-to-be, Jeffrey Woods of Bristol, Tenn.; sister Della Brown of Randolph, NC; brother Charles Smith of Bristol, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Billie Jean Eller of Cleveland, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael Mangrum officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers include Leon Peters, Wayne Miller, Don Emmert Jr., Ken Rader, Kenneth Weems, Fred Wilson, Bob Fenner and Ted Bowman Sr. Honorary pallbearers include Dr. Frank Blanton, Dr. Robert Blanton, Dr. Pierre Istfan, Dr. Marcus Williams, Dr. Timothy McGary, Dr. Andrew Rhinehart and Brian Burton, PAC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bristol Heart Association, 108 Cloverdale Place, Bristol, TN 37620. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 4, 2002
SMITH, CARL L. Carl L. Smith of 313 Mia Drive, Bristol, Tenn., died Tuesday, April 2, 2002, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Sullivan County and son of the late Walter and Hattie Williams Smith Hotchkiss. He was owner and operator of S&S Motors, a U.S. Army veteran and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Barbara J. Barr Smith; daughter, Nicole "Niki" Adams of Bristol, Va.; special son-in-law-to-be, Jeffrey Woods of Bristol, Tenn.; sister Della Brown of Randolph, NY; brother Charles Smith of Bristol, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a sister, Billie Jean Eller of Cleveland, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael Mangrum officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers include Leon Peters, Wayne Miller, Don Emmert Jr., Ken Rader, Kenneth Weems, Fred Wilson, Bob Fenner and Ted Bowman Sr. Honorary pallbearers include Dr. Frank Blanton, Dr. Robert Blanton, Dr. Pierre Istfan, Dr. Marcus Williams, Dr. Timothy McGarry, Dr. Andrew Rhinehart and Brian Buxton, PAC. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bristol Heart Association, 208 Cloverdale Place, Bristol, TN 37620. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 5, 2002
TORBETT, VIRGINIA CARR The funeral service for Virginia Carr Torbett will be conducted at 11 o'clock Monday morning in Chapel of Memories in Glenwood Cemetery with Dr. Gordon Turnbull officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the cemetery. Burial will follow. Friends may call at the funeral home at any time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Alzheimers Association, Northeast Tennessee Chapter, 207 N. Boone St., Johnson City, TN 37601, Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620, or to a charity of choice. Mrs. Torbett, 89, of Bristol, Tenn., died Friday, March 29, 2002, at home. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Torbett have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 1, 2002
VITTATOE, ROY PINEY FLATS - Roy Vittatoe, 39, of 3597 Devault Bridge Road died Sunday, April 21, 2002, at his residence. A native of Michigan City, Ind., he was a son of William Vittatoe and the late Margie Lena Davis Preston. Mr. Vittatoe was a person who loved the Lord and his family and was of the Baptist faith. He loved to play music. Survivors, in addition to his father, include one daughter and son-in-law, Lori Ann and James Brigman of Atlanta; four sons, Luigi Vittatoe, Tony Vittatoe, Joey Vittatoe and Curtis Vittatoe, all of Hollywood, Md.; five brothers and sister-in-law, Bill Vittatoe of Kingsport, Mitchell Preston and Cary Walker, both of New Buffalo, Mich., Doug and Kathy Walker of LaPorte, Ind., and Fred Vittatoe of Bristol, Tenn.; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Annette and Bob Shepard of Johnson City, Holly and David Offield of Blountville, Julie Preston of New Buffalo and Tina Foster of Johnson City; and several nieces and nephews also survive. The funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2002, from the chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home-Bluff City with Rev. Gene Hammond officiating. Music will be under the direction of Muddy Creek Quartet. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, April 26, 2002, from Tri-City Memory Gardens, Blountville. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Those who wish to attend the graveside are requested to meet at the cemetery at 9:50 a.m. Friday. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, April 25, 2002, from the chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home-Bluff City or other times at the residence of his father, 3597 Devault Bridge Road, Piney Flats. Tetrick Funeral Home-Bluff City Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 24, 2002
WEBB, JAMIE LEE BLUFF CITY - Jamie Lee Webb, 86, of 231 Jonesboro Drive died April 3, 2002, at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was a native of Sullivan County and the daughter of the late Samuel and Daisey Alice Webb Boling. Mrs. Webb was a member of First Baptist Church of Bluff City and a member of the church's Golden Circle. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Webb; and 13 brothers and sisters. Survivors include: two sons, Jerry Webb Sr. of Bluff City and Mike Webb of Kingsport; three granddaughters, Deborah Vance, Amber Webb and Heather Webb; two grandsons, Jerry Webb Jr. and Larry Bartelson; one great-grandson, James Dakota Webb; two sisters, Anna Bea Massengill of Watauga and Theo Embree of Bluff City; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, April 5, 2002, from the Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home-Bluff City with the Rev. Kevin Watson and Rev. Alan Moore officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mrs. Alice Marie Simerly and Mr. Tom Elam. Graveside and interment will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, April 6, from Glenwood Cemetery, Bristol, Tenn. Those who wish to attend the graveside are requested to meet at the funeral home at 9 a.m. to go in procession to the cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jimmy Embree, Ronnie Embee, Bailey Massengill, Mike Rasnake, Phil Brown and Jeremy Cope. The family will receive friends Friday from 6 until 8 p.m. from the funeral home chapel. Tetrick Funeral Home-Bluff City is in charge of the arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 5, 2002
WHITE, PAUL H. Paul H. White, 71, a resident of N.H.C. Health Care, Bristol, died Friday, March 29, 2002. He was a native of Sullivan County and son of the late Carl and Julia Stuart White. Survivors include two sisters, Sue Trinkle and Myrtle Johnson, both of Bristol; and brother, Chase White, Bristol. Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday in Glenwood Cemetery with Rev. Gary Garland officiating. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 2, 2002
WILLS, RUTH L. HOPKINS VENICE, Fla. - Ruth L. Hopkins-Wills, 73, died April 18, 2002. She was born in Bristol, Tenn., and moved to Venice in 1948. She was a registered nurse and spent most of her life caring for others in Bradenton and Sarasota. She was a lifetime member of both DAV 101 of Nokomis and Eagles, Nokomis and of the Baptist faith. She graduated from nursing school in Jacksonville, Fla., in 1952. Surviving are a daughter, Marjorie "Penny" Keen of Nokomis; one son, Richard A. of Bristol, Tenn.; three sisters, Judy Holt of Bradenton, Virginia Tompkins of Bradenton and Diana Ayers of Sarasota; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Memorial service will be at a later date. Memorial contributions: Hospice of SW Florida, 5955 Rand Blvd., Sarasota, FL 34238. National Cremation Society, Venice Chapter, in charge of cremation arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 20, 2002
WYATT, NELSON LYNN Infant Nelson Lynn Wyatt of 1210 Broad St., Bristol, Tenn., died April 24, 2002, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Survivors include mother, Holly Marie Wyatt; father Joseph Nelson Stout; and sister Jayda Wyatt. Graveside service will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 29, 2002, at Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Amy Holmes officiating. There will be no visitation. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 28, 2002
WYATT, NELSON LYNN Graveside service for Nelson Lynn Wyatt will be at 10 a.m. Monday, April 29, 2002, at Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Amy Holmes officiating. There will be no visitation. Infant Wyatt of 1210 Broad St., Bristol, Tenn., died April 24, 2002, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 29, 2002