BAKER, VIRGINIA DAVIS Virginia "Jen" Davis Baker, 87, of Bristol Virginia, died Tuesday, Feb. 2, 1999. She was a resident of Norton before moving to Bristol Virginia in 1933. She was active in Three Springs United Methodist Church, the Home Demonstration Club and, most recently, a member of Windsor Avenue Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband, John Robert Baker; a daughter, Kathryn Baker Lilley of Bristol VA; five grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Blevins Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER FEB 4, 1999
BALDRIDGE, DONALD DOYLE Donald Doyle Baldridge, 61, of 18724 Benhams Road, Bristol, VA, died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999, at his home. He was a native of Pittsburgh, had lived in Newport News and had lived in the Bristol area for the past 32 years. He was an employee of Enterprise Fabicators and was most recently employed with Permatile. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Sue Leonard Baldridge; a daughter, Shirley Baldridge Blake of Bristol Virginia; a sister, Shirley Alter of Indiana; a granddaughter, Ashley Blake; and a grandson, Jeremy Blake. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER FEB 11, 1999
BALL,TOLLEY Tolley Ball, 88, of 21483 Gale Ave., Bristol, VA, died Friday, Feb. 26, 1999, in the Greystone Healthcare Center in Blountville. He was a native of Buchanan County and had lived in Richlands most of his life before moving to the Bristol area in 1967. He was a miner, a member of the United Mine Workers of America, and a security guard at Westinghouse. He was a member of Shiloh Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Ann Bell Ball; six daughters, Nancy Dersch, Francis Harris and Kathy Cross, all of Bristol VA, Dorothy Harrison of Jewel Ridge, VA, Norma Hensley of Pylesville, MD, and Bernice Hutchins of Westminster, MD; a son, the Rev. Roger Ball of Bristol VA; ten grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren; a step-great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER FEB 28, 1999
BEAR, TERRY Terry Bear, 43, of 17544 Phillips Road, Bristol, VA, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999, at his home. He was a native of Kingsport and had been living in Bristol Virginia since 1983. He was a graduate of Sullivan West High School and was employed with Eastman Chemical Company for five years. Survivors include his wife, Jone Leonard Bear; a daughter, Rachel Nicole Bear, Bristol VA; two stepsons, Danny and Jeffery Hensley, both of Bristol TN; a stepdaughter, Ashlee Nicole Hensley; his mother, Georgia L. Bear, Kingsport; a sister, Debra B. Horne, Blountville; and his paternal grandmother, Clara B. Bear, Kingsport. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, Kingsport, is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER FEB 2, 1999
BOWLES, JAMES DONALD NARROWS, VA- James Donald "Don" Bowles, 70, of 1002 College St., Narrows, went to be with the Lord on Saturday morning, Feb. 20, 1999. He was born in Narrows on March 25, 1928. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bob and Ida Clark Bowles, and 10 brothers and sisters. He is survived by his wife of 20 years, Josephine Stevens Bowles of the home. Although he had no biological children, he was father to Tommy, Jimmy, Eddie, Buddy and Sissie. He also leaves behind two sisters, Charlotte Surratt of Narrows and Carol Madero of Pearisburg. He will be missed by his nurses, Terressa and Marsha, and a very special friend, Ricky Jones. There will be no visitation or funeral. However, a graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday in Fairview Cemetery, Narrows. Riffe's Funeral Service, Narrows, is in charge of arrangements. BLUEFIELD DAILY TELEGRAPH FEB 21, 1999
COOMER, RICHARD W. SUN CITY WEST, AZ -- Richard W. Coomer, 74, died Monday, Jan. 25, 1999, in Del E. Webb Memorial Hospital, Sun City West. 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 conducted in Sun City West, AZ. Information courtesy of Akard Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER FEB 2, 1999
COWAN, EDNA C. Edna C. Cowan, 99, of 801 Park St., Bristol, VA, died Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999, in Richmond. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol, a member of the 1900 Club and a member of State Street United Methodist Church. She was the widow of Paul H. Cowan. Survivors include three grandchildren, R. Paul Almany of Glen Allen, VA, Alison Almany Harding and Charles H. Almany, both of Powhatan, VA; a great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Blevins Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER FEB 16, 1999
CUNNINGHAM, JERRY LEE Jerry Lee Cunningham, 49, of 6415 Gate City Highway, Bristol, VA, died Sunday, Feb. 14, 1999, at his home. He was a native of Bristol, had lived a short time in Missouri before moving to Bristol, where he lived most of his life. He was a maintenance electrician with Moores Quality Snacks with seven years of service, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War and a lifetime member of Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post No. 6975 and Military Order of the Coodi. Mr. Cunningham was of the Church of God faith. Survivors include his wife, Pat Hillard Cunningham; two daughters, Shannon Cunningham of Bristol Tennessee, and Christie Cunningham of Bristol Virginia; a stepdaughter, Sandy Heath of Bristol VA; a stepson, Kerry Stanley Jr. of Abingdon; his mother, Lettie B. Cunningham; seven brothers, Marvin Cunningham, Bobby Hugh Cunningham and William Kenneth Cunningham, all of Dayton, OH, D. A. Cunningham, James Allen Cunningham and Freddie Jean Cunningham, all of Bristol TN, and Eddie Dean Cunningham of Bristol VA; a sister, Mary Alice Stubblefield of Stover, MO; a granddaughter; a step-grandson; a step-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER FEB 16, 1999
DOSS, JUANITA H. Juanita "Kitten" H. Doss, 57, of 109 Brookdale Circle, Bristol, VA, died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Bartley, WV, had lived most of her life in Bristol and was a hairdresser for 34 years at Beauty Time and Frasers. She was a member of North Bristol Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Bob Doss; a daughter, Kelli Elizabeth Inman of Bristol TN; and several nieces and nephews. Blevins Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER FEB 12 1999
EADES, SHIRLEY E. Shirley E. Eades, 75, of 300 Beech St., Bristol, VA, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, at her home. She was a native of Bristol Virginia, and a member of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Fred (Brenda) Green of Bristol TN, and Linda Eades of Bristol VA; a son, Jimmy Eades of Bristol VA; her mother, Jewell Booher Wagner of Bristol Virginia; a brother, Fred Wagner of Port Charlotte, FL; two grandsons; two great-granddaughters; and a niece. Weaver funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER FEB 14, 1999
KASEFANG, ALLENE LEONARD Allene Leonard Kasefang, 95, of Bristol Virginia, died Monday, Feb. 8, 1999, in Cambridge House. She was a native of Washington County, VA, and had moved to Dante, Va., at age 18, returning to Bristol at age 72. She was the widow of Thomas C. Kasefang. Survivors include a daughter, Hazel K. Wenrich of West Lawn, PA; seven grandchildren; three great-granddaughters; a great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Akard Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER FEB 10, 1999
KAYLOR, GOLDIA HELEN Goldia Helen Kaylor, of Bristol Virginia, died Monday, Feb. 1, 1999, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was a lifelong resident of the Phillips and Bristol Virginia communities. She was a graduate of Radford University and studied at the University of Virginia and William and Mary College. Her career as a teacher in the Virginia School System spanned 45 years. She was active in community work and a member of State Street United Methodist Church. Survivors include a sister, Theta K. Fiene, Bristol VA; a brother, Z.T. Kaylor, Bristol Virginia; a niece; and two nephews. Akard Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER FEB 2, 1999
KELLEY, HAZEL G. Hazel G. Kelley, of Bristol Virginia, died Thursday, Jan. 21, 1999, in Johnson City Medical Center. Survivors include a daughter, Ann B. Kelley, Bristol Virginia; a son, John S. Kelley, Bristol Virginia; and a grandson. Private burial services have been held. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER FEB 1, 1999
LEE, ALLEN CLAYTON Allen Clayton Lee, 79, of Bristol Virginia, died Wednesday, Feb. 3, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was Past Commander of the American Legion Post No. 145. He was retired from Raytheon and a member of the First Christian Church. Mr. Lee was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Smith Lee. Survivors include two daughters, Linda Brumet of Atlanta, and Joyce Gray of Nashville; a son, Kenneth Lee of Madison, TN; five grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Blevins Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER FEB 5, 1999
LYON, FRANKIE H. BLUFF CITY -- Frankie H. Lyon, 69, died Thursday, Feb. 4, 1999, in Holston Valley Medical Center. She was a native of Carter County, a member of the Colonial Heights United Methodist Church and a member of the Bluff City Senior Citizens Center. She was the widow of Frank Lyon. Survivors include a daughter, Kim Lyon of Kingsport; two sons, Gregory Lyon of Aiken, SC, and Jim Lyon of Kingsport; three sisters, Josephine Shelton of Johnson City, Judy Howard of Woodstock, Ga., and Betty Tate of Kingsport; a grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Tetrick Funeral Home, Bluff City Chapel of Bluff City is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER FEB 6, 1999
MEDLEY, ROBERT I. Robert I. "Bobby" Medley, 58, of 14129 Heather Drive, Bristol, VA, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999, in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was a native of Smyth County, VA, and had lived in the Bristol area most of his life. He was an employee of Mid-Mountain Foods in Abingdon, was a former manager and coach of the Washington County Little League and Senior League System. He was a U.S. Army veteran, and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Gail Medley; a son, Chip Medley of Bristol VA; a sister, Phyllis Daugherty of Chilhowie; a brother, Jerry Medley of Phoenix, AZ; and a grandson. Akard Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER FEB 20 1999
NECESSARY, RUTH VIRGINIA BARKER Ruth Virginia Barker Necessary, 79, of Bristol Virginia, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol Virginia, a homemaker and a member of the Willow Branch Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Janice Eaton and Sharon Eaton, both of Bristol VA, and Sharon Stanley of Manassas, VA; three sons, Jimmy Lewis, Chuck Lewis and Rocky Necessary, all of Bristol VA; 14 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER FEB 15, 1999
ODUM, DEBORAH ANN WHITE Deborah Ann White Odum, 47, of 22272 Flame Leaf Drive, Bristol, VA, died Friday, Feb. 12, 1999, at her home. She was a native of Arlington, VA, a 1971 graduate of Sullins College, a 1973 graduate of East Tennessee State University and a member of Central Presbyterian Church. She was a past president of Bristol Girls Club, Junior League of Bristol, Junior Women’s Club of Bristol and the Jaycettes. Mrs. Odum was a substitute teacher for Bristol Virginia Schools. Survivors include her husband, Dwight David Odum; two daughters, Elizabeth Jeanette Waterman and Maggie Susanna Waterman, both of Bristol VA; two stepdaughters, Keeleah "KiKi" Odum and Lori Odum, both of Bristol TN; a stepson, David Odum of Bristol TN; her mother, Mrs. Jean White of Orlando, FL; and a sister, Carol Sue White of Warrington, VA. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER FEB 14, 1999
PIPPIN, ANNIE PEARL Annie Pearl Pippin, 87, of Bristol Virginia died Monday, Feb. 22, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native and life-long resident of Washington County and a homemaker. She was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church and the widow of Claude Pippin. Survivors include a daughter, Lorena Gill of Bristol Virginia; two grandsons, Michael Gill and Terry Stroup, both of Bristol VA; and a granddaughter, Shelia Lovelace of Bristol VA; and a great-nephew. Akard Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER FEB 24 1999
RASNAKE, TONY LEE SULLIVAN COUNTY -- Tony Lee Rasnake, 41, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999, at the home of his parents. He was a native of Sullivan County, a graduate of Sullivan East High School in 1975, and received a bachelor's degree in communications from the University of Tennessee in 1985. He was employed with DV Communications, where he was a former vice-president. Survivors include his parents, Benton and Kathleen Cox Rasnake; a sister, Mrs. Lynda Martin; his grandmother, Trula Cox; two nieces; and an aunt. East Lawn Funeral Home of Kingsport is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER FEB 23 1999
ROSE, ANDREW JACKSON Andrew Jackson Rose, 68, of 317 19th St., Bristol, VA, died Monday, Feb. 8, 1999, in the Wellmont Hospice House. He was a native of Mendota, had lived most of his life in the Bristol area, and was a retired machine operator with Enterprise Fabricators. He was a member of Bradley Street Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his first wife, Blanche Rose. Survivors include his wife, Ella Nelson Rose; a sister, Ruby "Cricket" Hall of Bristol VA; a brother, Thurman Rose of Bristol VA; three stepsons, Ted Hicks of Las Vegas, NV, Tommy Nelson and John Nelson, both of Mountain City, TN; two stepdaughters, Jo Wellborn of Asheville, NC, and Lois Williams of Oklahoma City; two step-granddaughters; three step-grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER FEB 9 1999
ROSENBALM, RAYMOND SAN BERNARDINO, CA -- Raymond R. Rosenbalm, 94, died Thursday, Feb. 2, 1999, in San Bernardino. He was a native of Washington County, VA, and had been a resident of California for the past 60 years. Survivors include his wife, Fern Rosenbalm; a brother, Milton Rosenbalm of Damascus, VA; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral and burial will be held in California. Information courtesy of Farris Funeral Service of Abingdon. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER FEB 28, 1999
SAUL, VIRGINIA MAE Virginia Mae Saul, 67, of 2404 Osborne St., Bristol, VA, died Monday, Feb. 15, 1999, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was a native of Indianapolis, had lived in the Bristol area for most of her life and was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post No. 6975. She was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include her husband, George "Mose" Saul; two daughters, Jackie Collins and Sheri Saul, both of Bristol VA; a son, Kevin Corbett of Bristol VA; a sister, Doris Jones of Coushatta, LA; four grandchildren; several nieces and a nephew. Akard Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER FEB 16, 1999
SENEKER, DAVID KINGSOLVING David Kingsolving Seneker, 58, of 15395 Jonesboro Road, Bristol, VA, died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999, at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol Virginia, a farmer and a former employee of Eastman Chemical Company. Survivors include a sister, Nancy Edwards of Bristol VA; a brother, George "Mack" Seneker of Bristol VA; a niece; and two great-nephews. Campbell Funeral Home of Abingdon is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER FEB 11, 1999
SEXTON, WILLIAM LEWIS William Lewis Sexton, 81, of 2101 Lawrence Ave., Bristol, VA, died Tuesday, Feb. 9, 1999, in Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center. He was a native and resident of the Bristol area for 42 years and was a retired Longshoreman in Vancouver, WA. He was a member of Bradley Street Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army and Navy veteran serving in World War II and the Korean War. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Robert (Freda) Odum of Bristol VA; a son, James Sexton of Vancouver, WA; two brothers, Nathaniel Sexton and Earnest Sexton, both of Bristol VA; two sisters, Leola Barlow of Bristol VA, and Francis Kell of Chilhowie; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER FEB 10, 1999
SHAFFER, RUTH ANN Ruth Ann Shaffer, 90, of Leisure Park Towers, Bristol, VA, died Friday, Feb. 12, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Washington County, VA, had lived in the Bristol area most of her life and was a homemaker. She was a member of Central Baptist Church and was the widow of Robert S. Shaffer. Survivors include three daughters, Aileen Hill and Diane Sharrett, both of Bristol Virginia, and Dondra Wright, of Bristol TN; a son, Bill Keith of Bristol TN; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER FEB 13, 1999
SHEAFF, CHRISTINE DUNCAN Christine Duncan Sheaff, 92, of Bristol Virginia, died Saturday, Feb. 6, 1999, in Brookhaven Health Care Center of Kingsport. She was a native of Fairwood, VA, and had made her home in Bristol most of her life. She was a former restaurant owner and a member of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include a son, Doug Sheaff of Kingsport; a daughter, June Blackley of Bristol VA; a brother, William H. Duncan of Jonesborough; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Blevins Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER FEB 8 1999
SMITH, PHILLIP E. Phillip E. Smith, 50, of Bristol Virginia, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999, in Greystone Healthcare Center in Blountville. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War, and a member of Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post. No. 6975. Survivors include a daughter, Chasity Smith of Bristol; two sons, Phillip Smith Jr., and Chad Smith, both of Bristol; his mother, Julia S. Smith of Bristol VA; two sisters, Sandra L. Walker of Woodbridge, VA, and Susan A. Johnson of Chesapeake, VA; three brothers, Donald E. Smith of Bristol VA, Gerald L. Smith of Tampa, FL, and Ralph K. Smith Jr. of Vidalia, GA; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Blevins Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER FEB 27 1999
TODD, BETTY JEAN Betty Jean Todd, 55, of 14195 Heather Drive, Bristol, VA, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999, in Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Allegheny County, NC, had lived in Bristol since 1979, and was employed with Dana Corp. as a cell technician. She was a member of First Free Will Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Curtis Todd; a son, Eric Todd of Bristol VA; a daughter, Kristi Smith of Bristol VA; her mother, Eva Higgins of Ennice, NC; three sisters, Shirley Bare of Ennice, Wanda Petty and Barbara Miller, both of Greensboro, NC; two grandchildren; two nieces; and two nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER FEB 21, 1999
WARREN, MINNIE J. "NITA" Minnie J. "Nita" Warren, 84, of 15 Bluff St., Bristol, VA, died Wednesday, Feb. 17, 1999, in Cambridge House. She was a native of Tannersville, VA, had made her home in the Bristol area for the past 70 years and was a member of Temple Freewill Baptist Church. She was the widow of David N. Warren. Survivors include a foster daughter, Judy Bowman of Bristol VA; a foster son, Jimmy Pullon of Bristol VA; a sister, Eula Page of Bristol VA; a brother, Pete Moore of Bristol TN; five foster grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER FEB 19 1999
WATSON, BARBARA L. Barbara L. Watson, 58, of Bristol Virginia, died Friday, Feb. 5, 1999, at her home. She was a native of Washington County, VA, had lived in Bristol for the past 22 years and attended Old Airport Road Baptist Church. She was a checkout supervisor for Kmart for the past 23 years. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara "Bobbie" Sorah of Meadowview, and Pamela E. Powers of New Castle, Del.; a son, Carl "Junebug" Foran Jr. of Bristol Virginia; her mother, Ruby Watson of Bristol Virginia; a brother, Bruce Watson of Ft. Myers, FL, four sisters, Donna White of Indianlantic, FL, Kaye Dye of Charlotte, NC, Sharon Watson of Norfolk, and Karen Clarke of Seattle; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Farris Funeral Service of Abingdon is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER FEB 7 1999
WELLIVER, ANDREW M. Andrew M. Welliver, 84, of Bristol Virginia, died Friday, Feb. 5, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Pennsylvania and had lived in Bristol for many years. He was formerly employed with Universal Moulded Products and retired from Virginia Woodworking Company. He was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church and was a life member of the Elks Lodge. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth T. "Betty" Welliver; a daughter, Mrs. Larry ("Onnie") Cunningham of Bristol Virginia; a son, Dr. Gary E. Welliver of Newland, NC; a sister, Ann Fry of Williamsport, AA; a brother, William N. Welliver of Willamsport; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER FEB 7 1999
WIEVORA, OTTO L. Otto L. Wievora, 91, of Bristol Virginia, died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999, in NHC Health Care of Bristol. He was a native of Germany and had lived in Bristol Virginia for many years. He owned and operated a local motel for several years and attended Trinity Lutheran Church. Mr. Wievora was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Wievora. Survivors include a brother, Walter Wievora of Germany; and two nieces, Sabine Radsiwill of Strasburg, France, and Miss Irmgard of Germany. Akard Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER FEB 11, 1999
WYATT, ESTHER BELL O’DELL Esther Bell O'Dell Wyatt, 86, of Bristol Virginia, died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999, at her home. She was a native of Tom's Creek, VA, had lived most of her life in Bristol and attended North Bristol Baptist Church. She was a long-time employee of H.P. King Company and later taught cosmetology at the William N. Neff Vocational Center in the Washington County, Virginia School System. She retired in June 1977. Mrs. Wyatt was the widow of her first husband, V. Wayne O'Dell and her second husband, Moody B. Wyatt. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. William (Carol) LaPrade of Bluff City; a son, E. Wayne O'Dell of Bristol VA; a sister, Opal Robertson of Radford, VA; a brother, Ralph Bell of Bluff City; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three nieces; and a nephew. Akard Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER FEB 12 1999