BRISTOL HERALD COURIER April 1999

BRISTOL TN & VA

ABLE, DAVID WALLACE “WALLY” David Wallace "Wally" Able, 75, of 156 Valley Pike Road, Bristol, TN, died Saturday, April 24, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in Denton Valley Baptist Church with the Rev. Tim Stevens officiating. The committal service and burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery, directed by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Mr. Abel was born in Washington County, VA, and moved to Bristol 48 years ago. He retired from Pepsi-Cola after 28 years. He coached baseball at South Holston Little League and Babe Ruth. He was a member of Denton Valley Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Bonnie E. Abel; three sons, Gary Abel of Washington, PA, Phillip Abel of Abingdon, and Randy Abel of Bristol TN; eight sisters, Martha Ketron of Bristol TN, Virginia Hunter of Cincinnati, Louise Schwartz of Jonesborough, Lillian Jones and Phyllis Abel, both of Abingdon, Grace Odum of Bristol VA, Katherine Saul of Winder, GA, and Sue Gibson of Knoxville; three brothers, Jack Abel and Wayne Abel, both of Abingdon, and Bill Abel of Bristol VA; two grandsons; two step-grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. Also, Mr. Abel was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Lester Abel Jr. Other survivors include two grandsons, David Abel of Abingdon and Virginia and Matthew Abel of Washington, PA; and two step-grandsons, Travis and Joseph Hayden of Abingdon. Pallbearers will be Danny Mitchell, Sammy Price, Jack Roberts, Ray Stevens, John Abel, Bob Montgomery, Dee Combs and Paul Combs. Honorary pallbearers will be Gene Montgomery, Jim Rutherford, Dave Brown, the Rev. Mike Abel, men of Denton Valley Baptist Church, his associates from Pepsi-Cola and nephews. Memorials may be sent to the National Kidney Foundation of East Tennessee, P. O. Box 1135, Blountville, TN 37617, or Denton Valley Baptist Church, c/o The Rev. Tim Stevens, 22262 Ibex Drive, Abingdon, VA 24211. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 25, 1999

ABEL, DAVID WALLACE “WALLY” The funeral service for David Wallace "Wally" Able will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in Denton Valley Baptist Church with the Rev. Tim Stevens officiating. The committal service and burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery, directed by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Mr. Abel died Saturday, April 24, 1999. Pallbearers will be Danny Mitchell, Sammy Price, Jack Roberts, Ray Stevens, John Abel, Bob Montgomery, Dee Combs and Paul Combs. Honorary pallbearers will be Gene Montgomery, Jim Rutherford, Dave Brown, the Rev. Mike Abel, men of Denton Valley Baptist Church, his associates from Pepsi-Cola and nephews. Memorials may be sent to the National Kidney Foundation of East Tennessee, P. O. Box 1135, Blountville, TN 37617, or Denton Valley Baptist Church, c/o The Rev. Tim Stevens, 22262 Ibex Drive, Abingdon, VA 24211. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 26, 1999

ACKLEY, PAUL F. Jr. Paul F. Ackley Jr., 56, of 330 Godsey Road, Bristol, TN, died Thursday, April 1, 1999, in Wellmont Hospice House. He was a native of New Jersey and moved to Bristol in 1980, after completing a 20-year military career. He attended St. Joseph High School in Camden, NJ, and received his diploma from the Army-Navy Academy in Carlsbad, CA. He attended Bristol College and Tri-City Technical School. He was a retired chief petty officer with the U.S. Navy, and a member of Fleet Reserve Association. Mr. Ackley was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, and a 4th degree with the Knights of Columbus, Council 6695 of Bristol. He was employed with Sherwin Williams, Electro Mechanical Corporation, and had maintenance contracts for several years at Virginia High, Virginia Junior High, Dillard Paper Company, and St. Anne's Catholic Church and School. Survivors include his wife, Helen Garland Ackley; two daughters, Bernadette Ackley of Douglasville, GA, and Amber Jone of Wausau, WI; a son, Brian Ackley of Bristol TN; his mother, Rita Hopkins Ackley of Westmont, NJ; seven sisters, Peggy Schenk of Mount Holly, NJ, Sharon Lauther of Pine Hill, NJ, Mary Ann Quinlan of Marlton, NJ, and Kathleen Ackley, Penny Ackley, Julie Ackley and Frances Chatelain, all of Westmont, NJ; five brothers, Jimmy Ackley of Audobon, NJ, Dennis Ackley of Pennsauken, NJ, Larry Ackley of Pitman, NJ Michael Ackley and Bernard Ackley, both of Westmont, NJ; an aunt; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 3, 1999

ADAMS, DIANE R. OCALA, FL -- Diane R. Adams, 46, died Sunday, April 4, 1999, in Ocala Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Bristol Virginia and had lived in Ocala for 36 years. She was a medical secretary. Survivors include her husband, James "Randy" Adams; a son, Robert Watson Jr. of Ocala; a daughter, Amanda Nicole Adams of Ocala; her parents, Harold and Frances Rankin of Ocala; three brothers, Harold Rankin Jr. and John Rankin, both of Ocala, and Sam Rankin of Dunnellon; and her grandfather, George Rankin of Bristol Virginia. Star-Banner Funeral Home of Ocala is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 10, 1999

ARNOLD, TRIGG C. Trigg C. Arnold, 84, of 718 Moore St., Bristol, VA, died Friday, April 2, 1999, in Bristol Nursing Home. He was a native of Harr, TN, and a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. He attended Way of Life Chapel. Survivors include his wife, Martha Elizabeth Arnold; four daughters, Lola M. Davidson, Loretta Malone, Frances Steltner and Rebecca Love, all of Bristol; three sons, Guy Arnold, George Arnold and James Claude Arnold, all of Bristol; a brother, Frank Arnold of Bristol; 13 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 5, 1999

BAKER, RUBY LOLETHA ROANOKE -- Ruby Loletha "Granny" Baker, 82, died Thursday, April 8, 1999. She was a native of Bristol and lived most of her life in Bluefield, WV. Graveside services will be held Monday in Roanoke. Hamlar-Curtis Funeral Home of Roanoke is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 10, 1999

BAMMAN, STILLMAN H. “TOM” PINEY FLATS -- Stillman H. "Tom" Bamman, of 392 Sportsman Dock Road, died Friday, April 2, 1999, at his home. He was a native of Washington County, VA, and the widower of Donna Irene Bamman. Mr. Bamman was a retired farmer and a member of the Hawridge Bible Church. Survivors include a daughter, Beatrice Cross of Piney Flats; a son, Thomas Bamman of Surgoinsville; two sisters, Pearl Houser of Bristol, and Bertha Sproles of Monticello, IN; a brother, Otis Bamman of Blountville; a granddaughter; a grandson; and five great-grandchildren. Blountville Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 3, 1999

BASS, VIOLA RUSSELL Viola Russell Bass, 88, of Bristol Virginia, died Friday, April 9, 1999, in Cambridge House in Bristol Tennessee. She was a native of Lebanon and moved to Bristol over 50 years ago. She was the widow of John L. Bass, a member of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church, and retired from Unisys in Bristol. Survivors include a daughter, Frieda B. Griffin of Bristol Virginia; two brothers, James B. Hughes of Bristol TN, and Billy Lloyd Hughes of Cleveland, VA; two sisters, Kathleen Robinson of Lebanon, and Lois Carter of Gate City; five grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Farris Funeral Service of Abingdon is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 10, 1999

BEAVERS, ROSA MAE Rosa Mae Beavers, 87, of Bristol Virginia, died Friday, April 9, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Tazewell County and had lived in West Virginia, Buchanan County, Abingdon and Bristol. She was the widow of George Beavers and attended Tabernacle Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Naomi Beavers of Bristol VA, Mrs. Roscoe (Linda) Rife and Mrs. Rafus (Daisy) McClanahan, both of Grundy; a son. Ed Beavers of Laurel, MD; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Farris Funeral Service of Abingdon is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 10, 1999

BECKNER, MAURIE GEORGE Sr. Maurice George Beckner Sr., 87, of Bristol Virginia, died Tuesday, April 13, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Whitesburg, TN, moved to Bristol in 1944, and also resided in Homosassa, FL, for many years. He was retired from Southern Railroad after 35 years of service. He was a member of Master Lodge No. 0244 of Knoxville, E.H. Gill Royal Arch Chapter No. 50 of Bristol Virginia, Johnson Commandery No. 014 of Bristol Virginia, and a member of Kazim Temple No. 8006 of Roanoke. Mr. Beckner was a member of Grace Baptist Church, and the widower of Virginia A. Beckner. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Lou B. Thompson of Bristol VA; three sons, H. C. "Chan" Brooks of Columbia, SC, M.G. Beckner Jr. of Appling, GA, and Glen Allen "Babe" Beckner of Las Vegas, NV; two sisters, Dorothy Davis of Jacksonville, FL, and Carolyn Bailey of Banner Elk, NC; two brothers, Sidney Beckner of Stone Mountain, GA, and Wayne Beckner of Johnson City; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Blevins Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 15, 1999

BELLOMY, AGNES P. Agnes P. Bellamy, 81, died Thursday, April 15, 1999, in Greystone Health Care Center. She was a native of Gate City and had lived in Bristol since 1937. She retired from Gordon Garment Company in 1979, was a member of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church, and was the widow of Loyd C. Bellamy. Survivors include two daughters, Peggy Dotson of Pound, and Jannette Wayne Campbell Clark of Bristol TN; five sisters, Margaret Pendleton, Wanda Webb, Elizabeth Snodgrass and Venus Booth, all of Kingsport, and Mary Sue Mohr of Indianapolis; three grandsons; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 17, 1999

BLANTON, TED CARSON Ted Carson Blanton, 51, of 2311 Volunteer Parkway, Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, April 27, 1999, at his home. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at the graveside in Glenwood Cemetery by the Rev. Darrell Pickle and the Rev. Edwin D. Smith, directed by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Mr. Blanton was a son of the late Eva Jane King Blanton and Lowell A. Blanton. He lived in California for many years before returning to Bristol, was owner of Blanton's Gates, and a member of First Freewill Baptist Church of Bristol Virginia. Surviving are his wife, Coni Jones Blanton; two sons, Teddy C. Blanton II of Charlotte, NC, and Jon Curtis Blanton of Oakland, CA; a stepdaughter, Mrs. Tim C. (Tobi) Hughes of Johnson City; two sisters, LaVaughn Hendricks of Beauford, NC, and Laoma Duff of Ruckersville, VA; and a brother, Max Blanton of Altoona, AL. Also, Mr. Blanton is survived by five grandchildren, Whittni Hill, Dain Carson Evans, Brannan Edwards, Alexis Hill and Stone Hughes; five sisters-in-law, Linda Mixon, Mary Lou Blanton, Karen Greer, Debra Jones and Faye Jones; six brothers-in-law, James Hendricks, Robert Duff, Charles Greer, Phillip Mixon, Larry Jones and Jim Jones; and his mothers-in-law, Amanda Jones Smith of Piney Flats and Alice Pile of San Bernardino, CA. Pallbearers will be Charles Greer, Mike Hughes, Gene Hill, Johnny Davis, Bob Davis, Doug Leonard, Harry Jones and Jim Jones. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Dean Beach, Dr. Kyle T. Colvett, Dr. Perry Jernigan and William Rogers McCall. The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 29, 1999

BLANTON, TED CARSON Ted Carson Blanton, 51, of 2311 Volunteer Parkway, Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, April 27, 1999, at his home. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at the graveside in Glenwood Cemetery by the Rev. Darrell Pickle and the Rev. Edwin D. Smith, directed by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Charles Greer, Mike Hughes, Gene Hill, Johnny Davis, Bob Davis, Doug Leonard, Harry Jones and Jim Jones. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Dean Beach, Dr. Kyle T. Colvett, Dr. Perry Jernigan and William Rogers McCall. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 30, 1999

BLEVINS, BRUCE D. Bruce D. Blevins, 60, of 1010 Newton St., Apt. 610, Bristol, VA, died Friday, April 2, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a retired mechanical engineer who had spent most of his life in the Bristol area. He was a member of VFW and American Legion, and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include a son, Dallas Blevins of Washington, DC; a daughter, Sandra Dee Blevins of Washington, DC; five brothers, Gene Blevins and Aril Brown, both of Bristol Tennessee, John Blevins and Sammy Blevins, both of Anderson, IN, and Joe Blevins of Hallsville, TX; a sister, Ruby Miller of Anderson; a granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER ARP 4, 1999

BLEVINS, LILLIAN P. SHADY VALLEY, TN -- Lillian P. Blevins, 81, died Saturday, April 3, 1999, at the home of her daughter. She was a native of Washington County, VA, and had lived in Shady Valley for the past 31 years. She was a member of the Shady Valley Senior Citizens and the widow of Dearl Blevins. Survivors include two sons, Charles "Buck" Blevins of Sylacauga, AL, and Jack Blevins of Shady Valley; two daughters, Mary Cornett and Becky Spencer, both of Shady Valley; three brothers, Wilton Parker of Charlotte, NC, John Parker of Marion, and Charles "Cotton" Parker of Baltimore; two sisters, June Chabot of Shady Valley, and Irene Owens of Bristol VA; ten grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Johnson Funeral Home of Damascus is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER ARP 4, 1999

BOONSUE, CAROL DuLANEY BLOUNTVILLE -- Carol DuLaney Boonsue, 63, of 300 Highway 75, died Tuesday, April 27, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. The body has been cremated. Mrs. Boonsue was a retired office manager for Point Pleasant Medical Center in West Virginia. Surviving are her husband, Aaron Boonsue; four daughters, Elizabeth Boonsue McDermott of Carmel, IN, Martha Boonsue of Charleston, WV, Catherine Jensen of Indian Hills, CO, and Rebecca Crews of Scottsdale, AZ; a son, Karrom Boonsue of Boulder, Colo.; a sister, Peggy Matlock of Lakeland, FL; a brother, William DuLaney Jr. of Blountville; and nine grandchildren. Also, Mrs. Boonsue is survived by nine grandchildren, John McDermott, Grace McDermott, Ellen McDermott, Ethan McDermott, Cassidy Crews, Catherine Crews, Jane Jensen, Molly Jensen and Matthew Smith-Boonsue. Weaver Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 29, 1999

BROOKS, EVA LEE Eva Lee Brooks, of 9090 Reedy Creek Road, Bristol, VA, died Wednesday, April 28, 1999, at her home. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel, of Bristol Tennessee, by pastors Brad Davis, Oscar Edwards and Donald Denton. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Friday in Mountain View Cemetery in Bristol Virginia. Mrs. Brooks was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and a member of Antioch Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, William "Don" Brooks; five sisters, Mary Irene Crosswhite, Ruth Virginia Fleenor, Novella Sproles and Glenna Dean, all of Bristol Virginia, and Goldie Sproles of Mendota, VA; a brother, Avery Denton of Bristol VA; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Phill Denton, Timmy Denton, Ricky Denton, Harold Fleenor, Frankie Fleenor and Gary Fleenor. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m., to 7:45 p.m. Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 29, 1999

BROOKS, EVA LEE Graveside services for Eva Lee Brooks will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Mountain View Cemetery, directed by Weaver Funeral Home. Mrs. Brooks, of 9090 Reedy Creek Road in Bristol Virginia, died Wednesday, April 28, 1999. Pallbearers will be Phill Denton, Timmy Denton, Ricky Denton, Harold Fleenor, Frankie Fleenor and Gary Fleenor. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 30, 1999

BRUMMETT, LAWRENCE C. Lawrence C. "Larry" Brummett, 85, of 622 Highway 126, Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, April 6, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Oliver Springs, TN, had lived most of his life in the Bristol area, and was a retired self-employed salesman. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Clinton, TN, the VFW and the American Legion, and a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. Mr. Brummett was a former member of the Bristol Tennessee Parks and Recreation Committee. Survivors include his wife, Lola Davis Brummett; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 8, 1999

BURLESON, WILLIAM WESLEY William Wesley Burleson Sr., 75, of 212 Skyline Drive, Bristol, TN, died Friday, April 2, 1999, in Wellmont Hospice House. He was a native of Avery County, NC, and had lived in Bristol since 1951. He attended Mars Hill College and was a graduate of Catawba College in Salisbury, NC He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, and was vice-president and co-owner of Stauber Direct Sales, Inc., and Big Ben Stores, Inc. Mr. Burleson was a member and elder of Central Presbyterian Church, and a member of Bristol Host Lions Club, The Elks Lodge, and The Country Club of Bristol. Survivors include his wife, Sara Stone Burleson; a daughter, Mrs. Charles (Lynn) Hodges of Charlotte, NC; two sons, William Wesley Burleson Jr. of Bristol TN, and Dr. James Henry Burleson of Kingsport; two sisters, Edith Stronach of Marion, NC, and Kay Wilkins of Plumbtree, NC; 12 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 3, 1999

CAGLE, GLADYS LOETTA KISTNER MADISON HEIGHTS, MI -- Mrs. Gladys Loetta Kistner Cagle, 84, formerly of Bristol Virginia, died Friday, April 16, 1999. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday in Madison Heights. Burial will be in Troy. Edward Swanson and Son Funeral Home is in charge. Mrs. Cagle was born in Bristol Virginia and was a resident of Madison Heights for 59 years. She was a court officer for the 43rd Court in Madison Heights. Surviving are her husband of 67 years, Franklin James Cagle Sr.; five sons, Charles Cagle of Moore, SC, Richard Cagle of Greer, SC, Howard Cagle of Ferndale, Joseph Cagle of Southfield and Donald Cagle of Oxford; three daughters, Jean Schomer, DiAnne Leitermann and Linda Bryant, all of Madison Heights; 32 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; and five great-great-grandchildren. Also, Mrs. Cagle was preceded in death by two sons, Frank J. Cagle Jr. and Harold Cagle. Memorials may be made to the Heart Foundation, Diabetes Foundation or charity of choice. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 20, 1999

CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA LOUISE FRAZIER Virginia Louise Campbell, 79, of 18433 Nordyke Road, Bristol, VA, died Sunday, April 25, 1999, at her home. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel by the Rev. Tony Trunnell. Burial will be in Shelby Hills Cemetery, directed by Weaver Funeral Home of Bristol Tennessee. Mrs. Campbell was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, a former employee of Parks-Belk and a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was the widow of James H. Campbell. Surviving are a son, James E. Campbell of Bristol Virginia; two sisters, Ina Grubb of Chesnee, SC, and Bailey Tate of Bristol TN; a brother, Sam Frazier of Blountville; six grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 27, 1999

CAMPBELL, VIRGINIA LOUISE Funeral services for Virginia Louise Campbell will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. Wednesday in Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel by the Rev. Tony Trunnell. Burial will be in Shelby Hills Cemetery, directed by Weaver Funeral Home of Bristol Tennessee. Mrs. Campbell died Sunday, April 25, 1999. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 28, 1999

CARTER, FLORA ALBERTA Flora Alberta Carter, 88, of 14 Midway St., Bristol, VA, died Tuesday, April 13, 1999, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Bristol Tennessee and a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. She was a member of Harris-Anderson Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church and the widow of Thomas Carter. Survivors include a son, Thomas Carter of Fort Worth, TX; three daughters, Barbara Jean Shade of Bristol VA, Velma Brown of Bristol TN, and Mary Carpenter of Buffalo, NY; 18 grandchildren; 40 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Robinson Mortuary of Bristol is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 15, 1999

CHEVALIER, RACHEL LEE TESTER Rachel Lee Tester Chevalier of Bristol Virginia, formerly of the Sugar Run Community in Pearisburg, VA, died Monday, March 29, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Bristol. Survivors include her husband, Charles Chevalier. Mrs. Chevalier was cremated and there will be no funeral services. A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home of White Gate, VA, was in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 1, 1999

CLARK, HAROLD L. ELIZABETHTON -- Harold L. Clark, 73, died Monday, April 5, 1999, at his home. He was a native of Washington County, VA, and had lived in Michigan for 51 years, where he retired from Chrysler Corporation after 32 years of service. He had been a resident of Elizabethton since 1980. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of the VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post No. 6975. Mr. Clark attended Pleasant Beach Baptist Church of Elizabethton. Survivors include his wife, Dora Jane Clark; four sisters, Virginia Goodman of Hawthorne, CA, Edith Litton and Marie Meadows, both of Bristol TN, and Martha Helbert of Bristol VA; and several nieces and nephews. Akard Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 7, 1999

CLAYMAN, J. HOWARD EVANSVILLE, IN -- The Rev. J. Howard Clayman, 85, died Friday, April 2, 1999, at his home. He was a native of Richlands, and pastor of Holston Baptist Church in Bristol Tennessee before moving to Evansville. Prior to becoming a minister, he was employed as a department head for S. E. Massengill Co., was a talented athlete and musician, and part of an evangelistic team as director of music. The Rev. Clayman was Pastor Emeritus of Washington Avenue Baptist Church, where he pastored from 1951-1988. He was a former president of the Baptist Pastor's Conference, and first moderator of the Southwestern Baptist Association. His 48-year radio ministry, "Wonderful Words of Life," began in Bristol Tennessee, and continued in Evansville until 1998. He led a weekly television program for the church for 13 years. He was the widower of Mary Frances O'Neal Clayman. Survivors include two daughters, Betty Schmitt of Evansville, and Joyce Brothers of Newburgh, IN; a son, James Clayman of Hillsboro, MD; two sisters, Opal Bray and Edith Dishner, both of Garden Grove, Calif.; four grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. Services will be held Tuesday in Indiana. Alexander East Chapel of Evansville is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER ARP 4, 1999

CONNER, MAGGIE ETTA JANE BOARDWINE Maggie Boardwine Conner, 81, of 23256 Conner Lane, Bristol, VA, died Friday, April 2, 1999, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and was a former seamstress with Grey Hosiery Mill. She was a member of First Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, Richard Conner; two sons, Gene Allen Conner and Eddie Conner, both of Bristol VA; two sisters, Ardell Leonard and Norma Jean Jordan, both of Bristol VA; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; a niece; and four nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 5, 1999

COX, BONNIE LEE WIDENER BLOUNTVILLE -- Bonnie Lee Widener Cox, 682 Hawley Road, died Tuesday, April 13, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Washington County, VA, a homemaker, and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, M. Wayne Cox; two sons, Mike Cox of Blountville, and Ron Cox of Gray; five sisters, Elva Laughlin of Blountville, Sheila Jones of Fall Branch, TN, Dorothy Bridgeman of Bluff City, Marie Edmanston of Abingdon, and Francis Dixon of Raleigh, NC; a brother, Ralph Widener of Bluff City; and three grandsons. Blountville Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 15, 1999

COX, CHRISTOPHER LYNN BLUFF CITY -- Christopher Lynn Cox, 40, of 364 Cedar St., died Sunday, April 4, 1999, at his home. He was a native of the Bristol area, a retired electrician with Chemgrate Corporation, and a member of Community Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Marolyn White Cox; two daughters, Christie Lynn Cox Teets of Bristol TN, and Melina Cox of Bluff City; his mother, Carmon Christian of Bessemer City, NC; his stepfather, Carlos Christian of Bessemer City, NC; two brothers, Randy Cox of Augusta, GA, and Jeff Cox of Bluff City; and a granddaughter. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 5, 1999

COX, DONALD LEON Donald Leon Cox, 56, of 5091/2 Edmond St., Bristol, VA, died Friday, April 9, 1999, in Wellmont Hospice House. He was a native of Knox County, TN, and had lived in Bristol for 46 years. He was a retired mechanic and carpenter, and was a member of Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Anna Hall Cox; a daughter, Angela Cox; a son, Donald Leon Cox Jr.; and his mother, Fannie Johnson of Bristol Virginia. Blevins Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 10, 1999

CRAIN, AZEL MARIE BLOUNTVILLE -- Azel Marie Crain, 87, of 744 Hooker Road, died Monday, April 12, 1999, in Cambridge House in Bristol, TN. She was a native of Scott County, a member of Gardners Chapel Primitive Baptist Church, and the widow of James Michael Crain. Survivors include two sons, Joe Crain and Johnny Crain, both of Blountville; a sister, Goldie Carswell of Blountville; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 13, 1999

DENTON, BILLY A. Billy A. Denton, 63, a resident of Cambridge House, died Thursday, April 15, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Washington County, VA, and a construction worker. Survivors include two sons, Jerry L. Denton of Bristol VA, and Edward Allen "Buddy" Denton of Richmond, IN; three daughters, Cindy Gibbs and Becky Denton, both of Big Stone Gap, and Patty Hilldebrand of Hickory, NC; two sisters, Jessie Owens of Winston-Salem, NC, and Aileen Terry of Bristol VA; a brother, J.W. Denton of Bristol Virginia; seven grandchildren; and a great-grandson. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 17, 1999

DOVE, MELISSA RUTH BLOUNTVILLE -- Melissa Ruth Dove, 85, of 425 Shadowtown Road, died Monday, April 5, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was the widow of Joseph Lester Dove, was a member of Boones Creek Christian Church and attended Indian Springs Baptist Church. Survivors include four daughters, Mary Elizabeth Folkner of Johnson City, Jo Ann Landen and Lyndia Leonard, both of Bristol TN, and Martha Kelly of Oceanside, CA; four sons, Charles Dove of Kingsport, Earl Dove of White Plains, MD, Gary Dove of Waldorf, MD, and Jack Dove of Abingdon; three sisters, Anna Wall of Daytona Beach, FL, Grace Ammons of Kingsport, and Blanche Little of Johnson City; 12 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Blountville Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 7, 1999

EARLY, JUANITA Juanita "Nita" Early of Bristol Tennessee died Thursday, April 15, 1999, at her home. She was a native of Floyd, VA, and lived in Roanoke prior to moving to Bristol in 1950. Mrs. Early was a graduate of James Madison University and was involved in numerous community affairs. She was the widow of Dr. Julian Q. Early and a member of State Street United Methodist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Susan Early of Bristol TN, and Jane Early Powell of Athens, GA; two sons, Julian Q. Early of Greer, SC, and Dr. Stephen Vest Early of Orlando, FL; two granddaughters; and four grandsons. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 16, 1999

ENDRESS, RUGY E. BARR Ruby E. Barr Endress, 73, of 1405 Windsor Ave., Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, April 13, 1999, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, a retired cafeteria supervisor with Bristol Sheltered Workshop, and a former restaurant manager for Trayer and Ault. She was a member of Belle Meadows Baptist Church and the widow of James F. Endress Jr. Survivors include a daughter, Janice M. Hall of Bristol TN; two sons, James A. Endress of Bristol TN, and Dennis W. Endress of Raleigh, NC; two sisters, Hazel Grubb of Bristol TN, and Mary Enfield of Marion, VA; a brother, Clarence Barr of Kingsport; six grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 14, 1999

EPPERSON, ERMA L. WORLEY Erma L. Worley Epperson, 72, of 124 Gilbert Lane, Bristol, TN, died Sunday, April 11, 1999, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was a retired employee of Tri-State Sales and was a member of the First Church of God. Survivors include four daughters, Wilma L. Cumbow, Juanita E. Jones, Carolyn S. Epperson and Lisa A. Brown, all of Bristol TN; two sisters, Francis Blaire and Martha Jean Brown, both of Bristol TN; a brother, Jack D. Worley of Bristol TN; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 12, 1999

EVERHART, HOWARD R. Howard R. Everhart, 74, of 261 North St., Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, April 6, 1999, in Bristol Nursing Home. He was a native of Tennessee and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include a friend. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 7, 1999

FLECK, VICKIE LYNN BLOUNTVILLE -- Vickie Lynn Fleck, 48, of 441 Knobview Road, died Wednesday, April 21, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday in Weavers Cemetery by the Rev. Niles Kitzmiller, directed by Weaver Funeral Home of Bristol Tennessee. Mrs. Fleck was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, a former employee of Revco and attended Holston Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Henry Fleck; two daughters, Michelle Williams of Bristol Tennessee, and Rebecca Sherfey of Blountville; four sisters, Katherine Gifford of Bristol TN, and Loreen Persico, Dannie Dean and Viola Taylor, all of Melbourne, FL; four brothers, Don Patrick of Crossville, TN, Roy Patrick of Dayton, OH, Robert Patrick of Bluff City, and David Patrick of Dayton; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 22, 1999

FLECK, VICKIE LYNN BLOUNTVILLE -- Graveside services for Vickie Lynn Fleck will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday in Weavers Cemetery by the Rev. Niles Kitzmiller, directed by Weaver Funeral Home of Bristol Tennessee. Mrs. Fleck died Wednesday, April 21, 1999. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 23, 1999

GIESZ, JANET VANCE MILTON, FL -- Janet Vance Giesz, 66, died Friday, April 16, 1999, in a local health care facility. She was born in Bristol Tennessee where she attended public school, was a retired licensed practical nurse, and was of the Methodist faith. Surviving are a daughter, Candice McCoy of Pensacola, FL; a son, John Stoner of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; a brother, William Vance of Phoenix, AZ; a half-brother, R. Hoyle Freeze of Mooresville, NC; six sisters, Ella Mai Cash of Bristol TN, Sherry Carrier of Bluff City, Sue Gsell of Newport News, VA, Elizabeth Thomas of Ft. Lauderdale; Sarah Frye of Mooresville, and Norene Bayless of Surfside Beach, SC. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Northwest Florida, 201 North Palafox St., Pensacola, FL 32501. Lewis Funeral Home of Milton was in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 17, 1999

GLOVER, JANE F. Jane F. Glover, 77, of Bristol Tennessee, died Tuesday, April 13, 1999. She was a native of Russell County, retired from Reynolds Metals Co., and a former employee of Monroe Calculating Machine Co. She was a member of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include three sons, Gary Lee Glover of Bristol VA, William Randall Glover of Bristol TN, and Ivan Eugene Glover of Bluff City; a sister, Roxie Stitt of Bristol TN; three brothers, Bill Fortner of Bristol TN, Robert Fortner of Mendota, VA, and Frank J. Fortner of Wichita Falls, TX; a granddaughter; four grandsons; and two great-grandchildren. Blountville Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 14, 1999

GOINS, WILLIAM T. William T. Goins, 70, of 320 Dartmouth Drive, Bristol, TN, died Monday, April 12, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Scott County, a U.S. Navy veteran and a graduate of Milligan College. He taught at Cleveland High School in Gate City, and at Valley Institute School and John S. Battle High School in Bristol. He owned and operated Goins Real Estate and Ideal Termite and Pest Control. He was a member of First Baptist Church, where he was a member of the Men's Fellowship Sunday School Class, taught in the children's department and served as an usher. He was Grand Chaplain of United Commercial Travelers. Survivors include his wife, Margaret C. Doak Goins; two daughters, Cathleen Goins and Christie Goins, both of Bristol; three sons, Bill Goins, Tommy Goins and Donnie Love, all of Bristol; a brother, Rex H. Goins of Kingsport; a granddaughter; three nieces; two nephews; and several cousins. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 14, 1999

GOODMAN, AMA VANCE Ama Vance Goodman, 76, of Bristol Tennessee died Monday, April 12, 1999, in the Wellmont Hospice House. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol Tennessee and a homemaker. She was a member of Valley Drive Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, James L. Goodman; a daughter, Brenda Boling of Abingdon; a son, James H. Goodman of Bluff City; three sisters, Clara Leonard, Norma Honaker and Mildred Leonard, all of Bristol Tennessee; and two granddaughters. Akard Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 13, 1999

GRANT, PEARL A. GAINES, PA -- Pearl A. Grant, 81, died Saturday, April 24, 1999. A memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday at Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church in Bristol Tennessee, by the Rev. Laura Rasor and the Rev. Fred Morgan. Mrs. Grant was formerly of Bristol Tennessee and was the widow of Bethuel "Pop" Grant. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Grant of Bristol TN, and Rebecca Strait of Wellsboro, PA; a son, George K. Grant of Lexington, NC; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Brown Funeral Home of Galeton, PA, is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 27, 1999

HALL, BOBBY GENE Bobby Gene Hall, 53, of 20304 Campground Road, Bristol, VA, died Wednesday, April 28, 1999, in Wellmont Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday in Willow Branch Baptist Church by Dr. Charles Sherfey. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday in Pine Hill Cemetery, directed by Weaver Funeral Home of Bristol Tennessee. Mr. Hall was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and retired from United Cities Gas. He attended Willow Branch Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Bernice Hall; two daughters, Robin Kijeck of Chester, VA, and Nickole Sutherland of Washington County, Va.; a son, Dennis Hall of Washington County, VA; his mother, Minnie Hall of Bristol VA; a brother, Elbert Hall of Bristol VA; three sisters, Maxie Barker, Maybelle Leonard and Bonnie Moore, all of Bristol VA; a granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Also, Mr. Hall is survived by a granddaughter, Meghan Whiteaker of Chester, VA. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday in Willow Branch Baptist Church. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 30, 1999

HALL, PAMALA SNIDER BLOUNTVILLE -- Pamala Snider Hall, 37, of 224 Market St., died Tuesday, April 17, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Marion, a homemaker, and attended Faith Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Ron Hall; a son, Zachary Taylor Hall of the home; her mother, Willie Mae Snider of Bristol VA; and a sister, Diane Hathcock of Moody, AL. Blountville Funeral Home is in charge. Arrangements are incomplete. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 18, 1999

HALL, PAMELA SNIDER BLOUNTVILLE -- Funeral services for Pamela Snider Hall will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday in East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel in Kingsport by pastor Eddie Zimmerman. Entombment will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in East Lawn Mausoleum. Mrs. Hall died Tuesday, April 17, 1999. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in East Lawn Funeral Home of Kingsport. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 20, 1999

HALL, WLLIAM Jr. William Hall Jr., 73, of 2165 Sixth St., Bristol, TN, died Monday, April 19, 1999, at his home. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday in Akard Funeral Home Chapel by Dr. Kyle Barr and Dr. Bill Goforth. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Glenwood Cemetery. Mr. Hall was born in Sullivan County and was a lifelong resident there. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Koran War and was self-employed. Surviving are his father, Emmett Hall of Bristol Tennessee; a sister, Mary Elizabeth Holden of Bristol Tennessee; and a niece. Also, Mr. Hall is survived by a brother-in-law, O.L. "John" Holden of Bristol Tennessee; a niece, Mollie Holden of Bristol Tennessee; and a special friend, Beatrice Morrell, of Bristol Virginia. Pallbearers will be Granville Wolfe, Nathan Stover, Nat Whitlock, Rubin Clark, Walter Pope, Henry Leonard, Raymond Perry and Bob Wheelock. Honorary pallbearers will be cousins, neighbors, friends, and Dr. Jane Toothman. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday prior to the service in the funeral home. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 20, 1999

HALL, WILLIAM Jr. Graveside services for William Hall Jr. will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Glenwood Cemetery, directed by Akard Funeral Home. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday night. Mr. Hall, of Bristol Tennessee, died Sunday, April 18, 1999. Also, Mr. Hall is survived by a brother-in-law, O.L. "John" Holden of Bristol TN; a niece, Mollie Holden of Bristol TN; and a special friend, Beatrice Morrell of Bristol Virginia. Pallbearers will be Granville Wolfe, Nathan Stover, Nat Whitlock, Rubin Clark, Walter Pope, Henry Leonard, Raymond Perry and Bob Wheelock. Honorary pallbearers will be cousins, neighbors, friends and Dr. Jane Toothman. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 21, 1999

HARKLEROAD, ALFRED LESTER Alfred Lester Harkleroad, 71, of Bristol TN, died Tuesday, April 27, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of First Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Gordon Turnbull. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, directed by Akard Funeral Home of Bristol TN. Mr. Harkleroad was born in Bristol TN and was a graduate of Tennessee High School. He attended King College, received a degree in education from East Tennessee State University and a master's degree from University of Tennessee. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church, where he was a former deacon, Sunday school teacher and worked with the Boy Scouts. In 1959, under the direction of the Bristol Tennessee Board of Education, he organized the first vocational education program in Bristol and Sullivan County. He was named director of the Bristol-Sullivan Technical School in 1973, and retired from Tennessee High School as a vice-principal and director of vocational education. Professional memberships include National Education Association, Tennessee Education Association, Bristol Tennessee Education Association, Sullivan County Vocational Education Association and National Vocational Education Association. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Gray Harkleroad; two sons, Dr. Alfred L. Harkleroad II of Bristol TN, and Richard Asher Harkleroad of Knoxville; two daughters, Amelia Harkleroad Bassett of Chattanooga, and Jennifer Harkleroad of Atlanta; four brothers, Lee Harkleroad and Ralph Harkleroad, both of Bristol TN, Lawrence Harkleroad of Asheville, OH, and Donald Harkleroad, of Atlanta; a sister, Anne Williams of Crane Hill, AL; seven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Akard Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 28, 1999

HARKLEROAD, ALFRED LESTER Funeral services for Alfred Lester Harkleroad will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday in the chapel of First Presbyterian Church by the Rev. Gordon Turnbull. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery, directed by Akard Funeral Home of Bristol Tennessee. Mr. Harkleroad, of Bristol Tennessee, died Tuesday, April 27, 1999. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 29, 1999

HARLESS, KATHLEEN ABINGDON -- Kathleen Harless, 67, died Wednesday, March 31, 1999, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a Baptist. Survivors include two sisters, Emma Lee Lewis of Meadowview, and Mary Harrison of Abingdon; three brothers, Conley Mann of Damascus, Garnett Mann of Abingdon, and Cecil Harless of Morristown, TN; and several nieces and nephews. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 2, 1999

HARRIS, STEPHEN WESLEY Stephen Wesley Harris, age 3, of Bristol Tennessee, died Tuesday, April 13, 1999, in University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, VA. Survivors include his father, Dr. Wesley J. Harris of Bristol TN; his mother, Dr. Kelley B. Harris of Bristol TN; and a sister, Katherine Brantley Harris of Bristol TN. Graveside services will be held Friday in Nashville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Spring Garden Preschool, 300 West Valley Drive, Bristol, VA 24201, for playground equipment. Woodlawn Funeral Home of Nashville is in charge. Information courtesy of Akard Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 15, 1999

HARRISON, MARGARET KING Margaret King Harrison of Bristol Virginia, died Friday, April 2, 1999, in NHC Health Care of Bristol. She was the widow of Roscoe F. Harrison Sr. She held the longest continual membership on record, 86 years, as a member of First Presbyterian Church in Bristol, TN, where she was active in her earlier years as a youth advisor and in Women of the Church. She was a member of the Fort Chiswell Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution and a member of James C. Brewer American Legion Auxiliary during World War II and the Korean War. Survivors include three daughters, Frances Gilly Hodges of Marietta, Ga., Ruth King Crowell of Bristol TN, and Jean J. Eller of Bristol VA; a son, Roscoe F. Harrison Jr. of Kingsport; 12 grandchildren; and 23 great-grandchildren. Akard Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER ARP 4, 1999

HICKMAN, HERSCHEL CLIFTON “TIP” Herschel Clifton "Tip" Hickman, 74, of 2628 Volunteer Parkway, Bristol, TN., died Tuesday, March 30, 1999, in the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Mountain Home. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, and a retired truck driver. He was of the Baptist faith, and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Louise Cross Hickman; a daughter, Mrs. Monty (Diana) Wood of Bristol TN; two sisters, Katie Thompson and Ruby Hickman, both of Bristol TN; three granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 1, 1999

HODGES, ROBERT L. Sr. JOHNSON CITY -- Robert L. Hodges Sr., 99, of 1704 Woodridge Drive, died Thursday, April 8, 1999, in Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Bristol Tennessee and had lived in Johnson City since 1913. He was president of Central Paper and Supply Company in Johnson City, and a member of Southwestern Baptist Church. He was the widower of Pinkie Lay Hodges. Survivors include two sons, Robert L. Hodges Jr. and Jack D. Hodges, both of Johnson City; two sisters, Francis Renaldi of Norwalk, CT, and Margaret Lavender of Johnson City; three grandchildren, Robert L. Hodges III and Joseph W. Hodges, both of Johnson City, and Elizabeth Hodges Gordon of High Point, NC; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Morris-Baker Funeral Home of Johnson City is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 10, 1999

HOPKINS, ROBERT G. Robert G. Hopkins, formerly of High Point Road in Bristol Virginia, died Thursday, April 15, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol and a member of East Bristol Baptist Church. He was the last living member of his immediate family. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 17, 1999

JOHNSON, JANE A. BLOUNTVILLE -- Jane A. Johnson, 43, died Sunday, April 25, 1999, in Johnson City Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel in Bristol TN by the Rev. Lester MacKinnon. Burial will be in Shipley Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. She was a 1973 graduate of East High School, a secretary employed with Jim Walters Homes, with 19 years of service. She attended Fellowship Chapel Church. Surviving are her husband, Ron Johnson; a daughter, Keeley Johnson of the home; a brother, Sammy Chapman of Myrtle Beach, SC; a sister, Kathy Wright of Baltimore; and several nieces and nephews. Also, Mrs. Johnson is survived by an aunt, Zona Chapman of Bristol TN; and several uncles. Pallbearers will be Sam Chapman, Buddy Chapman, Brent Bays, Jimmy Moore, Buddy Wayne Chapman and Teddy White. Honorary pallbearers will be Earl Strouth and Johnny Smithson. the family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 27, 1999

JOHNSON, JANE A. BLOUNTVILLE -- Funeral services for Jane A. Johnson will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel in Bristol Tennessee by the Rev. Lester MacKinnon. Burial will be in Shipley Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson died Sunday, April 25, 1999. Also, Mrs. Johnson is survived by an aunt, Zona Chapman of Bristol TN; and several uncles. Pallbearers will be Sam Chapman, Buddy Chapman, Brent Bays, Jimmy Moore, Buddy Wayne Chapman and Teddy White. Honorary pallbearers will be Earl Strouth and Johnny Smithson. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 28, 1999

JONES, LILLIAN ZANE HARLESS Lillian Zane Harless Jones, 63, of 1035 Beaver Creek Road, Bristol, TN, died Wednesday, April 7, 1999, at her home. She had lived most of her life in the Bristol area, and was employed in quality control at H&R Block and with H J L's New Image. She was the widow of Harold Jones, and a member of Chinquapin Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Michael Dewayne Jones of Bluff City, and Mark Allen Jones of Bristol TN; two sisters, Margaret Potter and Sandra Wright, both of Bristol TN; two brothers, Harold W. Harless of White Springs, FL, and Larry Kenneth Harless of Bristol TN; two granddaughters; a grandson; nine nieces; and four nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 9, 1999

KENDRICK, LONDA “LONNIE” Londa "Lonnie" Kendrick, 75, of 900 Reedy Creek Road, Bristol, TN, died Wednesday, April 14, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, a farmer, and retired from the Virginia Woodworking Company. He was a member of Reedy Creek Presbyterian Church and the widower of Mazie Lee Kendrick. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. William (Debra) Murdock of Las Vegas, NV; and Mrs. David (Sherry) Worley of Bristol TN; two sons, Timothy Kendrick of Blountville, and Patrick Kendrick of Bristol TN; four brothers, Elmer Kendrick and Jess Kendrick, both of Bristol TN, Charlie Kendrick and Marion Kendrick, both of Blountville; a granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 16, 1999

LANE, MARY HETTIE FLEMING Mary Hettie Lane, 79, of Bristol Tennessee, died Sunday, April 18, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday in Sadie Baker Memorial Chapel of Baker Funeral Home in Pound by the Rev. Burns Robinson. Burial will be in Temple Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Lane was a daughter of the late James S. Fleming and Lula Childress Fleming and was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are her husband, William Troy Lane; two sons, James Edward Lane of Lexington, KY, and William Craig Lane of Bristol TN; three sisters, Mae Beverly of Panama City, FL, Mamie Meade of Pound, and Margaret Fleming Mullins of Clintwood; three brothers, Jackie S. Fleming of Alexandria, VA, Paul Fleming of St. Paul, and Robert Henon Fleming of Clintwood; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Also, Mrs. Lane was preceded in death by two brothers, John Fleming and Spiral Fleming; and a sister, Izetta Fleming. Baker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 21, 1999

LEONARD, HERSCHEL LEE Herschel Lee Leonard, 64, of Bristol Virginia, died Tuesday, April 13, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Washington County, lived in the Bristol area all his life, and was a carpenter. He was a member of the Walnut Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Ann Leonard; three daughters, Sherry Hoss and Rita Reed, both of Bristol VA, and Tammy Keesee of Abingdon; five sons, Wade Leonard, David Leonard, Danny Leonard, Mike Leonard and Travis Leonard, all of Bristol VA; five sisters, Margaret Denton, Pauline Denton, Cynthia Monk and Bernice Jackson, all of Bristol VA, and Jean Harless of Bluff City; two brothers, Donald Leonard of Blountville, and Charles Leonard of Haymarket, VA; 12 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 15, 1999

LINGERFELT, ALLEN BLUFF CITY -- Allen Lingerfelt, 58, of 1215 Ryder Church Road, died Friday, April 2, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Sullivan County, a retired truck driver for Bristol Metals, and was of the Presbyterian faith. Survivors include his wife, Thelma Stevens Lingerfelt; two daughters, Tammy Lingerfelt Richards of Bristol TN, and Jessica Lingerfelt of Bluff City; a son, Charles Lingerfelt of Bluff City; a brother, Paul O. Lingerfelt of Bluff City; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 5, 1999

MARSH, JESSIE PEARL Jessie Pearl Marsh, 89, of 1108 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA, died Monday, April 5, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Alvarado, VA, had lived in the Bristol area for 67 years, was a homemaker, and a member of Greenwood Methodist Church. She was the widow of Herbert M. March. Survivors include a son, Fred Smith of Newport News, VA; a sister, Effie McCracken of Franklin, NC; a grandson, Ronald A. Smith; a great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 8, 1999

McMINN, MARY ELLEN QUINN Mary Ellen McMinn, 45, of Bristol Tennessee, died Monday, March 29, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Kiser, AR, lived in the Bristol area for the past 14 years, and was a restaurant worker. She was a member of the Revival Center in Blytheville, AR. Survivors include two sons, Bill and Chris McMinn of the home; her mother, Corinne Myles of Minneapolis; her stepmother, Jo Quinn of Blytheville, AR; six sisters, Donna Hitt and Jan Dykes, both of Bluff City, Barbara Scoville, of Minnesota, Susie Boyd of Osceola, AR, Dora Ann Myles of Houston, and Joyce Green of Bristol Tennessee; three brothers, Michael Quinn of Blytheville, and Jackie Quinn and Doral Myles, both of Houston; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 1, 1999

McREE, JOHN I. John I. McRee, 90, of Bristol Tennessee, died Tuesday, April 6, 1999, at his home. Survivors include three sons, John I. McRee Jr. of Syracuse, NY, Charles W. McRee of Charlotte, NC, and George W. McRee of Bristol Tennessee; nine grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Burial will be in Helena, AR. Arrangements are incomplete. Oakley-Cook funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 10, 1999

MILES, JACK EMMANUEL Jack Emmanuel Miles, 59, of 7327 Reedy Creek Road, Bristol, VA, died Friday, April 16, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was a retired truck driver with Overnite Transportation. He attended Shiloh Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Lucille Leonard Miles; four daughters, Robin Hames of Kingsport, Misty Ketron, Terry Miles and Nikki Miles, all of Bristol VA; a son, Jerry Miles of Bristol VA; two brothers, Doug Miles of Bristol VA, and Harold Miles of Bristol TN; and seven grandchildren. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 17, 1999

MOODY, RACHEL A. READER Rachel A. Reader Moody, 81, of Bristol Tennessee, died April 2, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Concord, NC, had lived in the Bristol area for the past 63 years, and was a homemaker. She was a member of Woodmen of the World, and a member and the organist at Volunteer Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, A. P. Moody of Bristol TN; three daughters, Noreen Megelin of Los Angeles, Anne Davis of Atlanta, and Beth Leonard of Bristol TN; a son, Richard Moody of Honolulu; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER ARP 4, 1999

MOORE, CHLOE ELIZABETH BLUFF CITY -- Funeral services for Chloe Elizabeth Moore will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel by Billy W. Denton Sr. Entombment will be in Glenwood Mausoleum Baby Land. The five-month-old infant daughter of Brad and Kristi Moore died Sunday, April 18, 1999. Surviving, besides her parents, are a sister, Kaitlin Moore of the home; a brother, Zachary Smith of the home; maternal grandparents, Sam and Mary Smith of Bristol Tennessee; paternal grandparents, Wayne and Brenda "B.J." Jones of Bluff City; paternal great-grandmother, Doris Jones; and her paternal great-grandfather, J.C. Witt. Also, surviving are several aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 20, 1999

MOORE, CHLOE ELIZABETH BLUFF CITY -- Funeral services for Chloe Elizabeth Moore will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel by Billy W. Denton Sr. Entombment will be in Glenwood Mausoleum Baby Land. The five-month-old infant daughter of Brad and Kristi Moore died Sunday, April 18, 1999. Also, surviving are several aunts, uncles and cousins. Weaver Funeral Home of Bristol Tennessee is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 21, 1999

MORRELL, ADA M. ELIZABETHTON -- Ada M. Morrell, 94, of 613 South Roan St., died Wednesday, April 21, 1999, in Sycamore Shoals Hospital. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday in Sunset Chapel of Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home by the Rev. Rick Shelton. Graveside services and burial will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Morning View Cemetery in Bluff City. Everyone will meet at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Saturday to go to the cemetery. Mrs. Morrell was born in Sullivan County, a daughter of the late Robert and Lizza Self Nelson. She lived in Carter County for 45 years, was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. Surviving are four sons, Howard Morrell of Jonesborough, William "Bill" Morrell of Blountville, Claude Morrell of Elizabethton, and Paul Morrell of Hampton, TN; six daughters, Mary Lee Coleman and Nell Reed, both of Elizabethton, Fairy Crumley of Bluff City, Louise Mable Maney of Cherokee, NC, Mona Turner of Hickory, NC, and Rose Foster of Auburn, KY; a sister, Nancy Perry of Bluff City; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be grandsons. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday prior to the service. Friends may call at the home of Barbara Widner, 1185 Bristol Highway in Elizabethton, at any time. Hathaway-Percy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 22, 1999

MORRELL, ODIE FREEMAN Rev. The Rev. Odie Freeman Morrell, 89, of 599 Riverbend Road, Bristol, TN, died Thursday, April 29, 1999, in Hillside Manor in Kingsport. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday in Riverbend Baptist Church by R. Dean Blevins, pastor, and the Rev. E.W. Ely. Burial will be in Shipley Cemetery, directed by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Morrell was born in Bluff City, a minister of the gospel serving Rocky Springs Baptist Church, Sinking Springs Baptist Church and Bethel Baptist Church. He was a retired employee of Raytheon and a farmer in the Riverbend Community for many years. He was a member of Riverbend Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Merle Etta Cawood Morrell; three sons, Eugene E. Morrell of Blountville, G.W. Morrell of Bristol TN, and Jerry Freeman Morrell of Kingsport; nine grandchildren; and 17 great-grandchildren. Also, Mr. Morrell is survived by three daughters-in-law, Linda Morrell, Barbara Morrell and Valerie Morrell; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be grandsons: Mark Morrell, Nathan Morrell, Ned Morrell, Neal Morrell, David Morrell and Lowell Morrell and nephews: Glen Morrell and Virgil Morrell. Honorary pallbearers will be granddaughters: Cynthia L. Wallace, Jenniffer Trent and Sherrie Huskey and nephews: Haskell Morrell, Tony Morrell, Bobby Morrell, Howard Morrell, Jessee Morrell, Floyd Morrell, Joe Morrell, Gilbert Morrell, Edward Morrell, Lester Jones, Billy Jones, Floyd Jones, Charles "Bud" Potts and Dr. Jeffery Ginther, Dr. Robert C. Lee and Dr. Sarfraz A. Zaidi. The body will be taken to the church one hour before time of service Sunday. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 30, 1999

MORRIS, PATRICIA A. “PAT” PINEY FLATS -- Patricia A. "Pat" Morris, 57, of 415 Holly Point, died Saturday, April 10, 1999, in Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Asheville, NC, moved to Piney Flats 29 years ago and was a member of Valley Hills Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Randy Morris; three sons, Curtis Morris of Aiken, SC, Delane Morris of Bristol TN, and Timothy Morris of Piney Flats; her mother, Lucille Frady of Greensboro, NC; two sisters, Nancy Carmody of Colorado Springs, CO, and Betty Davidson of Myrtle Beach, SC; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 12, 1999

MULLINS, KELSTEN ANN Kelsten Ann Mullins, 2-year-old infant daughter of Roy and Christine Mullins of Bristol Tennessee, died Monday, April 26, 1999, at her home. Private graveside services will be held Wednesday in Mountain View Cemetery, directed by Akard Funeral Home of Bristol Tennessee. Kelsten was a member of Kingsway Baptist Church. Besides her parents, survivors include a sister, Morgan Leigh Mullins of the home; her paternal grandmother, Marcella Mullins of Bristol Tennessee; her maternal grandparents, Sammy and Ann Dunn, and Ronnie Dowell, all of Bristol Virginia. There will be no formal visitation in the funeral home. Memorials may be made to Carolyn Schanaen, M. D., Ph.D., UCLA School of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics, Division of Medical Genetics, 10833 Le Conte Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90095-1752, Batten Disease Foundation, in memory of Kelsten Ann Mullins. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 28, 1999

OLIVER, FRED M. LAFAYETTE, IN -- Fred M. Oliver, 90, of 5212 State Road 25 North, died Sunday, April 11, 1999 in St. Anthony's Healthcare. He was a native of Piney Flats and had resided in Rogersville, TN and Delphi, IN, before moving to Lafayette from Bristol Virginia in 1955. He was the widower of Ida Belle Cox Oliver and Ruby G. Gilley Oliver. He was a retired ironworker with Local 379 of the International Ironworkers Union, retiring in 1973, after 45 years of service. Mr. Oliver was a member of Masonic Lodge 313 of Battleground. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Earl (Mary) Simmons of Chula Vista, CA, Mrs. T.E. (Georgia) Bothroyd of Blountville, Mrs. Allen (Helen) Smith of Bristol TN, and Jewel Shoemaker of Lafayette, IN; two sons, George Oliver of Arcadia, IN, and Steve Oliver of Kokomo, IN; a sister, Mrs. Earl (Ruby) Crawford of Pound; and a brother, Carl Oliver of Bluff City. Services will be held Thursday in Indiana. Hippensteel Funeral Home, Inc., of Lafayette, IN., is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 13, 1999

OSBORNE, ELLA MAE Ella Mae Mullins Osborne, 82, of Bristol Virginia, died Thursday, April 29, 1999, in Wellmont Hospice House. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Chapel of Blevins Funeral Home by the Rev. Dean Livingston. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday in Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Osborne was born in McDowell County, WV, a daughter of the late Rev. Roy Mullins and Ona Hamon Mullins. She lived in Independence, VA, before moving to Bristol 45 years ago. She was a homemaker, a member of Souls Harbor Apostolic Church, and the widow of Lester Reed Osborne. Surviving are three daughters, Ruth Vaidean of Willoughby, OH, Wilma Hampton of North Royalton, OH, and Phyllis Hudson of Bristol VA; six sons, James Osborne of Winston-Salem, NC, Horton Osborne of Cleveland, OH, the Rev. Donald Osborne of Chaffee, MO, Larry Osborne of West Salem, OH, William Osborne of Brookpark, OH, and Thomas Osborne of Elyria, OH; two sisters, Freda Townsend of Sherrills Ford, NC, and Evelyn Hampton of Bristol TN; 27 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Also, Mrs. Osborne was preceded in death by a son, Elton Leroy Osborne; two sisters, Lucille Kinzer and Alma Brown Berry; and a brother, Roy Mullins Jr. Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be W.L. Osborne, Kemper Hampton and Roy Townsend. There will be a procession to the cemetery leaving the funeral home at 12:30 p.m. Sunday. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. prior to the service Saturday in Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 30, 1999

PHELPS, EARL J. Earl J. Phelps, 84, of 520 Vance St., Bristol, VA, died Thursday, April 1, 1999, in Bristol Nursing Home. He was a native of Washington County, VA, and had lived his entire life in the Bristol area. He was active in evangelistic work and sang with his family gospel quartet since childhood. He was one of the last survivors of the Bristol Sessions recordings with Ralph Peer in 1927. He attended Westhighlands Church and was a veteran of World War II, serving with the Army Medical Corps. He was a life member of the DAV. He owned and operated Phelps Used Cars for 34 years. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Hunt Phelps; a son, Paul J. Phelps of Bristol TN; a daughter, Lois Phelps of Bristol VA; a brother, Roy Phelps of Denison, TX; two sisters, Mrs. Aldin (Mabel) Morrell of Bristol TN, and Mrs. J.S. (Elma) Cotter of Blountville; two grandsons; and two great-grandsons. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR. 2, 1999

PHILLIPS, HAZEL SNYDER Hazel Snyder Phillips, 95, formerly of 1821 Lee Highway, Bristol, VA, died Sunday, April 18, 1999, in Cambridge House. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Blevins Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. John A. Thrasher. Burial will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Phillips was born in Knoxville and moved to Bristol in 1924. She was the widow of John A. Phillips Jr. and a daughter of the late O. R. and Daisy Lelia Kimball Snyder. She was a member of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Barbara J. Smith of Bristol VA; a son, Marvin K. Phillips of Bristol VA; three grandchildren, Patricia Caldwell of Bristol TN, Daniel M. Smith of Bristol VA and Pamela Peck of Missoula, Mont.; four great-grandchildren; a step-great-grandchild; and a nephew. Also, Mrs. Phillips was preceded in death by a twin sister, Helen Cunningham, who died in December 1995, and a grandson, David K. Smith. Other survivors include four great-grandchildren, Karen Caldwell and Susan Caldwell, both of Bristol TN, and Lacy D. Smith and Preston M. S. Smith, both of Bristol VA; a step-great-grandchild, Paul Edwards; and a nephew, Otis C. Cunningham of Knoxville. The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday at Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 19, 1999

PHILLIPS, HAZEL SNYDER Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Blevins Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. John A. Thrasher. Burial will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Phillips died Sunday, April 18, 1999. Also, Mrs. Phillips was preceded in death by a twin sister, Helen Cunningham, who died in December 1995, and a grandson, David K. Smith. Other survivors include four great-grandchildren, Karen Caldwell and Susan Caldwell, both of Bristol Tennessee, and Lacy D. Smith and Preston M. S. Smith, both of Bristol VA; a step-great-grandchild, Paul Edwards; and a nephew, Otis C. Cunningham of Knoxville. The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday at Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 20, 1999

PHILLIPS, HAZEL SNYDER Graveside services for Hazel Snyder Phillips will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in Mountain View Cemetery in Bristol Virginia. Mrs. Phillips died Sunday, April 18, 1999. Blevins Funeral Home of Bristol Virginia is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 22, 1999

PIERCE, ROBERT L. Robert L. "Bob" Pierce, 65, died Wednesday, April 14, 1999, in Hiltons, VA. He was a native of Bristol Tennessee, and after serving in the U.S. Army, he relocated to Columbia, SC. He was well-known in the local music scene as co-founder and member of the Dixiebuddies in the 1970s, until forming his own group, the Stringdusters. Survivors include three sons, Chris A. Pierce, Robert A. Pierce and James D. Pierce; two daughters, Karen E. Branham and Jayne E. Goff; a brother, Howard D. Pierce; a sister, Betty Heaps; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER APR 18, 1999