AYERS, KATE ELIZABETH WHITTAKER Kate Elizabeth Whittaker Ayers, 85, of Bristol Virginia, died Friday, Jan. 22, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of the Wallace Community in Washington County, VA, and had lived the past 55 years in Bristol. She retired from the Bristol Virginia School System, where she was employed at Washington & Lee School. She was a member of Bradley Street Baptist Church, where she was active in Sunday school and the Women's Missionary Union. She was the widow of William F. Ayers. Survivors include several sisters-in-law; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Akard Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 23, 1999
BACHMAN, HARRY W. KINGSPORT -- Harry W. Bachman, 84, of 3304 South Wilcox Drive, died Monday, Jan. 11, 1999, in Holston Valley Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County and attended Tusculum College. Mr. Bachman was employed with Tennessee Eastman Company for many years, retiring in 1976. He was a life member of Glen Alpine United Methodist Church and an active member of the Conkin Sunday School Class. Survivors include his wife, Helen Cullop Bachman; a son, Bill Bachman, Kingsport; and a grandson, Jerod Bachman, Kingsport. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport, is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 12, 1999
BAKER, WALTER JAY Jr. BLUFF CITY -- Walter Jay Baker Jr., of 1424 Mount Holston Road, died Wednesday, Dec. 30, 1998, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County, retired from Sperry Univac and was a farmer. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn "Netta" Cox Baker; four daughters, Mrs. Larry (Margie) Fleenor and Mrs. Gary (Donna) White, both of Bluff City, Mrs. Reggal (Susan) Edwards, Piney Flats, and Mrs. Vincent (Connie) Stidham, Centreville, VA; two sons, David Baker and Larry Baker, both of Bluff City; three sisters, Mary Watson and Marie Wilson, both of Bluff City, and Sarah Presnell, Birmingham, AL; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 1, 1999
BARNES, BENJAMIN "BENNIE" BLOUNTVILLE -- Benjamin "Bennie" Barnes, 65, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 1999, in James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Mountain Home. He was a member of the Blountville United Methodist Church, had lived most of his life in Blountville and was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Conant Barnes; three daughters, Gwendolyn Barnes, Limestone, Tenn., Dee Dee Barnes Jones, Blountville, and Mrs. Allen (Annette) Houser, Bluff City; a sister, Mrs. Mark (Dennie) Ferguson, Blountville; a brother, J. D. Barnes, Johnson City; two granddaughters; and three grandsons. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 31, 1999
BEM, EDNA M. Edna M. Bem, 71, of 101 Grable Road, Bristol, VA, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Konnarock, VA, had lived in Bristol Virginia for the past 15 years and was a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Konnarock. She was the widow of Charles William Bem. Survivors include two daughters, Katherine Bem-Elkins, Bristol VA, and Rhonda Gollhardt, Zephyrhills, FL; a son, Charles William Bem Jr., Bristol VA; a sister, Grace P. Toms, Luverne, MN; three granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. Johnson Funeral Home, Damascus, is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD DISPATCH JAN 29, 1999
BISHOP, VIRGINIA FRANCES Ms. Virginia Frances Bishop, 86, of Bristol Virginia, died Monday, Jan. 25, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of McComas, WV, and had lived in Bristol for the past 21 years. She attended Shakesville Tabernacle Baptist Church and was a retired nurse employed in Washington, DC, Arlington, VA, and Johnston Memorial Hospital, in Abingdon. Survivors include a son, David McCracken, Bristol TN; two sisters, Mrs. Ethel Robbins, Bristol VA, and Mrs. Ruby Cofflin, Wilmington, NC; two grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Farris Funeral Service, Abingdon, is in charge. Arrangements are incomplete. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 26, 1999
BLAKE, DOROTHY WOODS Dorothy Woods Blake, 74, of 265 Scenic Drive, Bristol, TN, died Friday, Jan. 1, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Bristol Virginia, a homemaker and a member of Weaver Church. Survivors include her husband, Ray J. Blake Jr.; two daughters, Chris Mowrer, Bristol TN, and Patty Miller, Harriman, TN; three sons, Joe Blake, Bristol TN, Woods Blake, Chattanooga, and Andy Blake, Bluff City; ten grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 2, 1999
BOLING, IDA MAE Miss Ida Mae Boling, 89, of 254 Cedar Lane, Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999, in Cambridge House. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, a retired employee of the American Thread Company and a member of Beidleman Presbyterian Church. Survivors include three sisters-in-law; three nieces; three nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 21, 1999 Buried Rooty Branch Cem.
BOUTON, MARTHA LOUISE ROGERS Martha Louise Rogers Bouton, of Bristol TN, died Saturday, Jan. 9, 1999. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol Tennessee and the widow of Vollie Preston Bouton. She was a member of Central Christian Church, the Loyal Berean Sunday School Class and the Lucy Roberts Circle of the church. She was a member and past Worthy Matron of the Border City Chapter No. 162, Order of Eastern Star and the Pea Pickers Square Dance Club. Survivors include four daughters, Jennie Katherine Bouton Ball, Bristol VA, Mary Ruth Bouton Henry, Kingsport, Billie Jean Bouton Shepard, Abingdon, and Martha Ann Beverly Bouton, Gray, TN; two sons, Robert William Bouton, Lynchburg, and Joe Preston Bouton, Hampton, VA; a sister, Virginia Rogers Hawk, Cary, NC; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 11, 1999
BOWERS, DONALD L. Donald L. Bowers, 62, of 347 Melrose St., Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999, at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol, a salesman for H.T. Hackney Company, and an avid golfer. He was a U.S. Army veteran and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Hilda J. Bowers; three sons, Steven W. Bowers, Bristol TN, Christopher L. Bowers and Chad A. Bowers, both of Bristol VA; two sisters, Peggy Calhoun, Bristol TN, and Betty Carden, Bristol VA; a brother, Charles J. Bowers, Manassas, VA, six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 13, 1999
BOWERS, MARION J. "TENNESSEE" MONTICELLO, IN -- Marion J. "Tennessee" Bowers, 73, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1999, in St. Elizabeth Hospital. He was a native of Bristol Tennessee, moving to Monticello in 1966. He was employed with RCA for several years and retired from Jordan Manufacturing in 1944, after eight years of service. He was U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include his wife, Barbara J. Brown; four daughters, Mrs. Garry (Tina) Rice, Tammy Capes and Robin Snider, all of Monticello, and Mrs. Ron (Jackie) Reed, Pulaski; a son, Brent Bowers, Monticello; two brothers, John Bowers, Lennon, MI, and Robert "Bob" Bowers, Bristol TN; a sister, Betty Lee Oliver, Bluff City; 12 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday in Monticello. Voorhis-Draper Funeral Home, Monticello, is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 22, 1999
BRANCH, MARGARET "JOLLY" ROGERS Margaret "Jolly" Rogers Branch, of Bristol Tennessee, died Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999. She received a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Michigan and was the widow of Irving L. "Twig" Branch. She was a member of State Street United Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons, retired U.S. Air Force Col. Christopher Irving Branch, Omaha, NE., and Richard Dulaney Branch, San Diego; a brother, retired U.S. Air Force Reserve Lt. Col. John Kelly Rogers, Bristol; and four grandchildren. Blevins Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 30, 1999
BREWER, JUANITA "NETE" WRIGHT Juanita "Nete" Wright Brewer, died Friday, Jan. 29, 1999, in Bristol Nursing Home. Survivors include her husband, Blane D. Brewer, Bristol Tennessee; a son, Gary A. Brewer, Nashville; her mother, Mrs. Olivene Wright, Bristol Virginia; a brother, James Wright, Ocala, Fla.; and two grandchildren. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 30, 1999
BRIGHT, BRUCE BLOUNTVILLE -- Bruce Bright, 75, died Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999, in Holston Valley Hospital. He was a native of Hiltons and had been a resident of Blountville for the past 41 years. Mr. Bright retired from Tennessee Eastman Company in 1969, after 26 years of service. He was employed in the Organic Chemicals Department. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, and attended Deck Valley Independent Baptist Church, Bristol Tennessee. Survivors include his wife, Betty Payne Bright; three daughters, Mrs. John (Sidonna) McDougal, Chattanooga, Mrs. Bobby (June) Roller, Blountville, and Mrs. Steve (Tammie) Depew Steadman, Kingsport; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Oak Hill Funeral Home, Kingsport, is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 15, 1999
CARROLL, RICHARD PAIGE Sr. NORTH REDINGTON BEACH, FL -- Richard Paige Carroll Sr., 68, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999, in Bay Pines VA Hospital. He was a native of Bristol Tennessee and moved to North Redington Beach in 1970 from Panama City, FL He was retired from the U.S. Air Force as an air traffic controller, and was a veteran of the Korea and Vietnam wars. He was past commander chaplain of VFW 4250, Madeira Beach, Fla., American Legion 273, Maderia Beach, Military Order of The Cootie 1939 and graduate of St. Petersburg Junior College. Survivors include his wife, Marcia Carroll; a step-son, Winston McAll, Texas; two step-daughters, Rene Kesig and Lorrainne Martain, both of St. Petersburg, Fla.; three sons, Richard Carroll Jr., Seminole, Fla., Matthew James Carroll and Stephen D. Carroll, both of St. Petersburg; a sister, Wilma Sue Cannon, Bristol TN, and a caregiver, Nancy F. Carroll, St. Petersburg. The funeral service was held in Florida. R. Lee Williams & Son Funeral Home was in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 22, 1999
CHILDRESS, SPARRELL Jr. "BUCK" Sparrell "Buck" Childress Jr., 83, of 400 Shelby St., Bristol, TN, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Leemaster, VA, had lived in Mississippi and Grundy before moving to the Bristol area, where he made his home since 1971. Mr. Childress was a retired coal miner and was employed with Phipps Exxon Service Station. He was of the Baptist faith and a member of AA. Survivors include a sister, Gertie May Armes, Leemaster; a brother, Andy G. Childress, Banner, KY; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 17, 1999
CLARK, BLANCHE E. Blanche E. Clark, 75, of Bristol Tennessee, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1999, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County, a homemaker and a member of Cross United Methodist Church. She was the widow of Arthur Clark. Survivors include two sons, Cecil C. Clark and Jerry W. Clark Sr., both of Bristol; two sisters, Bessie Kendrick, Bristol, and Hassie Coffey, Kingsport; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. East Lawn Funeral Home, Kingsport, is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 28, 1999
COFFEY, WILLIAM C. William C. Coffey, 69, of Bristol, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1999, in James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Mountain Home. He was a native of Bristol Tennessee, a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War, and a member of Hood Memorial AME Zion Church. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Frances C. Worthington, Bristol TN, and Mrs. Margaret C. West, Atlanta; two brothers, Ralph Coffey, Bristol VA, and Paul Coffey, Bristol TN; and several nephews and nieces. Robinson Mortuary, Bristol, is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 30, 1999
COOMER, RICHARD W. SUN CITY WEST, AZ -- Richard W. Coomer, 74, died Monday, Jan. 25, 1999, in Del E. Webb Memorial Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Ruth L. Coomer; a brother, Paul E. Coomer, Bristol TN; and a sister, Mary C. Davis, Bristol VA. A memorial service will be conduced in Sun City West. Information courtesy of Akard Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 27, 1999
CRAWFORD, ELIZABETH KAY Elizabeth Kay Crawford, 89, died Friday, Jan. 15, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, a former employee of Bristol TN, School System, a member of Virginia Avenue Baptist Church and the widow of Claude Crawford. Survivors include a son, Ronald David Crawford; two grandchildren, Sandy Jane Weigand and Ronald David Crawford Jr.; and two great-grandsons. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 17, 1999
CROSSWHITE, MAUDE LOUISE MUTTER Maude Louise Mutter Crosswhite, 79, of 200 Solar St., Bristol, VA, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999, in Bristol Nursing Home. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol and a homemaker. She was of the Baptist faith and the widow of William W. Crosswhite. Survivors include a niece; and a nephew. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 15, 1999
DELANEY, BESSIE M. SCARFF Bessie M. Scarff Delaney, 95, of Bristol Tennessee, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999, in The Cambridge House. She was a native of Fallston, MD, had lived several years in the Bristol area and was the widow of William Cowan Delaney Jr. She was a member of Windsor Avenue Presbyterian Church, a graduate of Friends School and the Peabody Institute of Music, in Baltimore. She was an accomplished violinist and taught violin and piano for several years in Bristol. One of her memorable students was the late entertainer, Tennessee Ernie Ford. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Akard Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 18, 1999
DINGUS, ALLIYAH LASHAY Alliyah Lashay Dingus, infant daughter of Joshua B. Dingus and Talita Denise Vinson, of Bristol Virginia, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 1999, in Johnson City Medical Center. Survivors, in addition to her parents, include two sisters, Adrielle Vinson and Alexis Dingus both of the home; her maternal grandmother, Rosetta Vinson, Bristol TN; her maternal grandmother, Darbella Huertas, New York; her paternal grandmother, Linda Alexander, Kingsport; her paternal grandfather, Michael Bruce Dingus, Bristol VA; her paternal step-grandmother, Deborah Dingus, Bristol VA; her maternal great-grandmother, Lucy Johnson, Bristol TN; her maternal great-grandparents, James and Gracie Alexander, Bristol VA; her paternal great-grandmother, Geneva S. Dingus, Bristol VA; her paternal great-great-grandparents, Rufus and Margaret Dingus, Castlewood; and several aunts and uncles. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 12, 1999
DINGUS, RALPH J. The Rev. Ralph J. Dingus, 74, of Bristol Tennessee, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1999, in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Mountain Home. He was a native of Fort Blackmore, Va., a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and was ordained into the Nazarene Church ministry in 1955, serving in various ministerial duties. His congregations included Churches of the Nazarene in Greenville, Kingsport and Bristol Tennessee. The Rev. Dingus was very active in the building and expansion of churches, congregations and evangelical programs in all of his church callings. Survivors include his wife, Sue Hamilton Dingus; three daughters, Linda Templeton, Corpus Christi, TX, Susan Blevins, Bristol TN, and Melissa Dingus, Overland Park, KS.; two sons, David Dingus, Dallas, and Steve Dingus, Atlanta; a brother, Cecil Dingus, Kingsport; a sister, Gracie Dingus Sams, Kingsport; ten grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Akard Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 7, 1999
DINGUS, VERLAN BRUCE Verlan Bruce Dingus, 65, of 500 Ventura Circle, Bristol, VA, died Monday, Jan. 11, 1998, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and a retired electrician. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Geneva Stewart Dingus; a daughter, Mrs. Jeffery A. (Jennifer) Cox, Bristol VA; a son, Michael Bruce Dingus, Bristol VA; his parents, Rufus and Margaret Dingus, Castlewood; two brothers, Harold Dingus, White Plains, MO, and the Rev. Arville Dingus, Castlewood; five sisters, Joyce Wolfe, Kingsport, Edith Horne, Shirley Davis, Brenda White and Judy Kiser, all of Castlewood; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 12, 1999
ELLIOTT, ELERY ELLINGTON Mr. Elery Ellington Elliott, 79, of Bristol Virginia, died Monday, Jan. 25, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Wise and had lived in Bristol since 1946. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Edna Mae Elliott; a son, Billy Ray Elliott, Bristol VA; a brother, Otis Elliott, Bristol VA; three sisters, Nada McDaniel, Bristol VA, Ruby Gilly, Canoga Park, CA, and Margie Baker, Newark, OH; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Farris Funeral Service, Abingdon, is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 26, 1999
ELLIS, NELL WATKINS Mrs. Nell Watkins Ellis, of Bristol Virginia, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Grundy and had lived in Bristol for the past 20 years. She was a homemaker and the widow of Homer B. Ellis. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Grundy. Survivors include a son, H.B. Ellis Jr., Bristol VA; a granddaughter, Rebecca Lynn Ellis, Merced, Calif., a daughter-in-law; a nephew and two nieces. Akard Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 20, 1999
FORD, MARY STEVENS Mary Stevens Ford, of Bristol Virginia, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1999 at her home. She was a native and lifelong resident of Bristol Virginia and past employee of Wal-Mart. She was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church. Survivors include her husband, Albert W. Ford; a daughter, Mrs. Terry (Lisa) Weatherly, Bristol VA; two sons, Christopher W. Ford, Bluff City, and David A. Ford, Stephens City, VA; a sister, Mrs. John (Doris) Leheny; a brother, Roy L. Stevens, Roanoke; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 7, 1999
FULLER, JOYCE MARIE BROWN Joyce Marie Brown Fuller, 55, of 8367 Caney Valley Road, Bristol, VA, died Tuesday, Jan. 12, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Roanoke, and had lived in Bristol for the past two years. She was a store clerk for many years and of the Methodist faith. Survivors include a son, Mark Fuller, Bristol VA; a daughter, DeAnna Elliott, Roanoke; a brother, William H. Brown, Folkston, GA; two granddaughters, Jessica Elliott, Roanoke, and Danielle Fuller, Bristol VA; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 14, 1999
FUNKHOUSER, GEORGIA E. Georgia E. Funkhouser, of Grand Court, Bristol, VA, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1999 in Wellmont Hospice House. She was a native of Lone Fountain, VA, and attended Marshall University in Huntington, WV. She was a school teacher for several years and a homemaker volunteering for a variety of charitable organizations. She was also an avid bridge player. She had lived in Bristol since 1948. She was the widow of J.W. Funkhouser. Survivors include a daughter, Dian Doss, Bristol TN; and a granddaughter, Sherri Dresser, Marietta, GA. Akard Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 6, 1999
GLOVER, THELMA L. Thelma L. Glover, 84, formerly of Bristol, died Tuesday, Jan. 26, 1999, in Roanoke, VA. She was a native of Bristol and had lived in Roanoke for several years. She was a member of South Bristol United Methodist Church. Survivors include three cousins, Pearl Ladd and Herman Foster, both of Bristol TN, and Ellogene Roberts, Wilson, SC. Blevins Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 27, 1999
HAGA, DANIEL J. Daniel J. Haga, 84, of 10090 Reedy Creek Road, Bristol, VA, died Saturday, Jan. 9, 1999, at the home of his daughter. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County and retired from TVA. He was a member of Clear Branch Baptist Church, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and a prisoner of war. Mr. Haga was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Haga. Survivors include a daughter, Norma Blaylock, Bristol VA; a sister, Etta Goodman, Bristol VA; a step-grandson, Michael Blaylock, Blountville; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 10, 1999
HALEY, LANTFORD "LANT" Lantford H. "Lant" Haley, 79, of Bristol Nursing Home, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native and had lived in Abingdon most of his life before moving to Bristol 20 years ago. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include a brother, William Con Haley, Charlotte, NC; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 14, 1999
HESS, PATSY McCLELLAN Patsy McClellan Hess, of Bristol Virginia, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 1999, in Kate B. Reynolds Hospice House, Winston-Salem, NC. She was a native of Scott County and a longtime resident of Bristol. She retired from Sperry Univac and was a 50-year member of the Bristol Chapter No. 28 of the Eastern Star. She was a member of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Charles Ray Hess; a son, Charles R. Hess Jr., Clemmons, NC; a sister, Ella Rigole, Bristol TN; a brother, Delbert Lee McClellan, Bristol VA; two grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. Akard Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 11, 1999
KELLEY, HAZEL G. Hazel G. Kelley, of Bristol Virginia, died Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999, in Johnson City Medical Center. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. John S. (Ann B.) Kelley, Bristol Virginia; and a grandson. Private burial services have been held. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 31, 1999
LAMBERT, WILLIAM JESSEE "BILLY" William Jessee "Billy" Lambert, 55, of Bristol Virginia, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol and attended Ruth Street Church of God. Survivors include his mother, Madeline Lambert Helbert, Bristol VA; five brothers, Danny Helbert and Charlie Helbert, both of Bristol TN, Beverly Helbert, Jimmy Helbert and Michael Helbert, all of Bristol VA; three sisters, Linda Oliver and Martha Ables, both of Bristol TN, and Rita Young, Nashville; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 18, 1999
LEONARD, CLARENCE H. Clarence H. Leonard, 82, of 1412 Norway Drive, Bristol, VA, died Sunday, Jan. 24, 1999, in National Health Care of Bristol. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and retired from the H.P. King Company. He was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy M. Leonard. Survivors include a son, Clarence "Junior" Leonard, Bristol VA; two daughters, Betty Thompson, Bristol VA, and Barbara Nidiffer, Bristol TN; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 25, 1999
MASSENGILL, DAVID WAUGH David Waugh Massengill, 76, of 220 Greenway Road, Bristol, TN, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol, with the exception of the time he served in the U.S. Army Air Corps during World War II and in college. He was a graduate of Bristol Tennessee High School and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he was president of the Junior Class and the Pharmacy School Student Body. During a long career in pharmaceuticals, he served in various management capacities with the former S. E. Massengill Company and its successors. He was a member of numerous national and state pharmaceutical organizations. He was active in many local civic and religious endeavors, including membership in State Street United Methodist Church, the Kiwanis Club of Bristol and served as a Director, Vice-President and President of the Bristol Jaycees. He was preceded in death by his wife, Donna B. Massengill. Survivors include two daughters, Ms. Cathy M. Souder, Nashville, and Laura M. Buehler, Jackson, TN;. two sons, David W. Massengill Jr., New York City, and Michael E. Massengill, Bristol; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 12, 1999
McCRACKEN, SANDRA ERMA Sandra Erma McCracken, 46, of 23273 Mary's Chapel Road, Bristol, VA, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and was employed for 22 years with the Sheltered Workshop at Opportunities Unlimited. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her mother, Audra McCracken, Bristol VA; three brothers, Randall McCracken, Jeff McCracken and Mark McCracken Sr., all of Bristol Virginia; three nephews; and a niece. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD DISPATCH JAN 29, 1999
MILLER, ENNIS WHITLOW Ennis W. Miller, 84, of Bristol Virginia, died Sunday, Jan. 3, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Bristol Virginia, retired from Mary Grey Hosiery Mill and was a member of Shakesville Church of Christ. Survivors include a sister, Jeanette Whitlow, Bristol Virginia; a brother, Daniel M. Whitlow, Abingdon; six nieces; several great-nieces; and several great-nephews. Akard Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 5, 1999
POORE, LUCILLE RUST SMYRNA, GA -- Mrs. Lucille Rust Poore, 76, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999, in the Wellstar Cobb Hospital, Austell, GA. She was a native of Wyndale, VA, had lived in Smyrna since 1972, and was a homemaker most of her life. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include four sons, Floyd "Pete" Poore, Carrolton, GA, Thomas "Peyton" Poore, Bossier City, LA, Walter "Lonnie" Poore, Palmetto, GA, and Roger "David" Poore, Meadowview; two daughters, Phyllis Poore Wheeling and Delores "Peanut" Poore, both of Smyrna; a sister, Ruth R. Thomas, Glade Spring; 19 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home, Saltville, is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 21, 1999
RAMEY, PEARL Pearl Ramey, 86, of Bristol Virginia, died Friday, Jan. 1, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Clintwood, had spent most of her life in Haysi, before moving to Bristol in 1996. She was a former member of the Senior Citizens, in Clinchco, VA, and was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, in Haysi. She was the widow of Robert E. "Bob" Ramey Sr. Survivors include a son, William D. Ramey, Bristol VA; four sisters, Betty Harceg, Denver, Alice Stevenson, Eureka, CA, Eva Hale, Ruckersville, VA, and Guyeth Counts, Irvine, TX; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Campbell Funeral Home, Abingdon, is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 3, 1999
RICHARDSEN, IDA RUTH DAVIS Ida Ruth Davis Richardsen, 86, of Fort Shelby Apartments, Bristol Virginia, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. Arrangements are incomplete. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 31, 1999
ROBINS, VICIE PEARL Vicie Pearl Robins, 85, 524 Terry Drive, Bristol, VA, died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Clifton, Va., and had lived most of her life in the Bristol area. She was a homemaker and was of the Holiness faith. She was the widow of Paul Robins Sr. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. James (Peggy) Grogan and Mrs. Larry (Linda) Bowers, both of Bristol VA, Mrs. Ronnie (Barbara) DeFriece, Bristol TN, and Jean Patrick, Cuyahoga Falls, OH; two sons, Paul Robins Jr., Bristol VA, and Glen Taylor, Honaker; a sister, Effie Whited, Galion, OH; a brother, Jay Taylor, Cliffield, VA; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; a step-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 20, 1999
ROSENBALM, MARY ELIZABETH DALE ANDERSON Mary Elizabeth Dale Anderson Rosenbalm, 60, of 218 Beech St., Bristol, VA, died Friday, Jan. 15, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Sneedville, TN., moved to Abingdon in 1943, and moved to Bristol in 1945. She was a former employee of Bristol's Paramount, Cameo and Columbia theaters. She was a well-known country music singer, appearing on Farm & Fun Time and Tennessee Hayride in the 1950s. In 1960 she recorded "Before This Day Ends" that became a Top Ten hit. She appeared on Hee Haw and Ernest Tubb's Midnight Jamboree in the early 1970s. She was a member of Campbell's Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Bill Rosenbalm; a daughter, Mrs. Brian (Jo) Wolff, Blountville; a son, Mark Rosenbalm, Bristol VA; two nephews; and a cousin. Blevins Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 16, 1999
ROUSE, PAUL HOMER Sr. Paul Homer Rouse Sr., 82, of 1 Elm St., Bristol, VA, died Thursday, Jan. 7, 1999, at his home. He was a native of Abingdon, had made his home in the Bristol area for the past 65 years and was a retired construction worker. He was a member of Bible Way Church and enjoyed working in his garden, hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife, Alice Carolyn Rouse; four daughters, Margaret Christine Fleenor, Abingdon, Carol Alice Robinson, of the home, Joyce Ann Holt, Blountville, and Patricia Juanita Smith, Elizabethton; four sons, the Rev. Paul Homer Rouse Jr., Charles William Rouse, Joseph Franklin Rouse and Gary Lyn Rouse, all of Bristol; three sisters, June Ball, Jane Hackney and Helen Carty; two brothers, Clyde Rouse and John Rouse; 24 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 8, 1998
SPROLES, ERNEST Ernest Sproles, 78, of 24394 Junction Drive, Bristol, VA, died Saturday, Jan. 9, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of the Washington County and Bristol Virginia areas, was a farmer for many years and later retired from carpentry. He was a member of Scenic Park Baptist Church, Bristol, VA. Survivors include his wife, Christine Sproles; a son, Lynn Sproles, Bristol VA; a daughter, Nina Gilmer, Bristol VA; a sister, Fannie Mitchell, Bristol TN; and two half-brothers, Bob Sproles, Mendota, and Don Sproles, Mansfield, OH. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 11, 1999
ST. JOHN, GEORGE ALLEN George Allen St. John, 85, of 319 Cherokee Road, Bristol, VA, died Monday, Jan. 25, 1999, in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Woodbry, TN, and had lived in Johnson City before moving to Bristol in 1963. He was a former employee of Monroe Calculating Company, a retired employee of Electrolux and attended Westhighlands Church. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Hopkins St. John; two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Jan) Walker, Bristol VA, and Mrs. Perry (Kathy) Poston, Bristol TN; a son, Dion St. John, Bristol VA; a stepdaughter, Linda Quesenberry, Blacksburg, VA; a stepson, Stephen Hare, Pulaski; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 26, 1999
TURNER, ILA H. Ila H. Turner, 98, of Bristol Virginia, died Monday, Jan. 4, 1999, in NHC Health Care of Bristol. Survivors include a daughter, Annette T. Eads, Bristol Virginia; a son, Wade H. Turner, Albemarle, NC; two sisters; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The body has been taken from Blevins Funeral Home to Stanley Funeral Home, Albemarle, NC. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 5, 1999
WHITED, MARY F. Mary F. Whited, 85, of Bristol Virginia, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999, in NHC Healthcare of Bristol. She was a native of Belfast, VA, had lived in Bristol since 1973, and was the widow of Fay S. Whited. She was a retired school teacher, having taught for many years in Russell and Tazewell Counties in Virginia and Summit County, Ohio. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Blevins Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JAN 14, 1999