BACHMAN, JOSEPH S. SALISBURY, Md. -- Joseph S. Bachman, 79, died Sunday, July 29, 2001, at Salisbury Center: Genesis Elder Care. Born Feb. 23, 1922, in Rochester, Minn., Mr. Bachman was raised in Bristol, Tenn. He was the son of the late Harry Wilson and Agnes Hanson Bachman. Mr. Bachman was a graduate of Davidson College and UNC Chapel Hill. He was a professor of history and retired from Salisbury State University as associate dean of the graduate school. He was a veteran of World War II. Joe was an avid tennis player and a lover of jazz and classical music. Mr. Bachman was preceded in death by his wife, Madge Elizabeth White Bachman; and a sister, Ann Bachman. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Sidney Elizabeth and Douglas R. Muir; his twin granddaughters, Julia Hanson and Caroline LaForce Muir, all of Greensboro, NC; a brother and sister, Dr. Harry W. Bachman and Agnes Bachman Cowan, both of Bristol, Tenn.; and several nephews and nieces. Burial will take place at a later date at Mountain View Cemetery, Bristol, Va. Friends may call at the home of Paula and Ron Johnson, 1301 Woodland Rd., from 5-7 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, 2001. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Coastal Hospice, P. O. Box 1733, Salisbury, MD 21802-1733 or The Salisbury Symphony Orchestra, Room 244, Fulton Hall, Salisbury University, Salisbury, MD 21801. Arrangements are being handled by Holloway Funeral Home, 501 Snow Hill Rd., Salisbury, MD 21804. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 30, 2001
BAILEY, EVA LOUISE Eva Louise Bailey, 41, of Bristol, Tenn., died Monday, July 9, 2001. She had lived most of her life in Washington County, Va., and was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Nancy V. and Jack Abel, Abingdon; her father, James M. Bailey Sr., Abingdon; two brothers, Carson Bailey, Abingdon and Mack Bailey, Abingdon; paternal grandmother, Eva M. Bailey, Abingdon; special aunt, Wanda Singleton; two nephews; and several aunts and cousins. A graveside service will be conducted Friday, July 13, 2001, at 11 a.m. in the Green Spring Presbyterian Cemetery with Rev. Lawrence Chapin officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the Greene Spring Presbyterian Church. Pallbearers will be Kevin Singleton, Jay Singleton, Jerry Singleton, Cody Rhyne, Scott Downing and Preston Brown. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Green Spring Presbyterian Church Building Fund or Cemetery Fund, c/o Rita Reynolds, 22007 Green Spring Church Rd., Abingdon, VA 24211. Farris Funeral Service is serving the family of Eva Bailey. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 11, 2001
BAILEY, EVA LOUISE Eva Louise Bailey, 41, of Bristol, Tenn., died Monday, July 9, 2001. She had lived most of her life in Washington County, Va., and was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Nancy V. and Jack Abel, Abingdon; her father, James M. Bailey Sr., Abingdon; two brothers, Carson Bailey, Abingdon, and Mack Bailey, Abingdon; paternal grandmother, Eva M. Bailey, Abingdon; special aunt, Wanda Singleton; one uncle, Wayne Bailey; two nephews; and several aunts and cousins. A graveside service will be conducted Friday, July 13, 2001, at 11 a.m. in the Green Spring Presbyterian Cemetery with Rev. Lawrence Chapin officiating. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the time of service at the Green Spring Presbyterian Church or anytime at the home of Nancy and Jack Abel, 21296 Zaure Lane, Abingdon. Pallbearers will be Kevin Singleton, Jay Singleton, Jerry Singleton, Cody Rhyne, Scott Downing and Preston Brown. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Green Spring Presbyterian Church Building Fund or Cemetery Fund, c/o Rita Reynolds, 22007 Green Spring Church Rd., Abingdon, VA 24211. Farris Funeral Service is serving the family of Eva Bailey. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 12, 2001
BARRETT, WILLIAM F. "WILLIS" Funeral services for William "Wills" F. Barrett will be conducted at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, July 1, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. J.D. Barrett officiating. The committal will be 10 a.m. Monday at Shipley Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:15 p.m. Sunday at Weaver Funeral Home. Mr. Barrett, 68, of 1207 Bethel Drive, Bristol, Tenn., died Friday, June 29, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 1, 2001
BLAND, STELLA M. Stella M. Bland, 91, of Pace Drive, Bristol, Va., died Thursday, July 12, 2001, at Bristol Nursing Home. She was a native of Washington County. She had lived and worked in Georgia most of her life and had moved back to Bristol 10 years ago. She was of the Presbyterian faith and attended East Bristol Church of Christ. She was the widow of Marshall Bland. Mrs. Bland is survived by several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum in Mountain View Cemetery with Daryl Cox and Clifford Newell Jr., minister, officiating. Entombment will follow. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send memorial contributions to the Bristol Cancer Association, 126 Johnson St., Bristol, VA 24201, or the American Heart Association, 112 6th St., Bristol, VA 24201. The family will receive friends following the service. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Bland have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 14, 2001
BLEVINS, MAE IRENE CHURCH KINGSPORT -- Mae Irene Church Blevins of 1310 Center St. passed away Saturday, June 30, 2001, at the Holston Valley Medical Center. Mae was born July 16, 1921, in McDowell County, W.Va. She had been a resident of Kingsport since 1948 and attended the Blountville Church of God. Her husband, Preston Blevins, preceded Mae in death in 1979. Mae is survived by her son, Steve Blevins of Kingsport; two daughters, Patricia Catledge and Kay Salyer, both of Lancaster, SC; two grandsons, Len Salyer III and Preston Catledge, both of Lancaster; two great-grandsons, Len Salyer IV and Logan Catledge, both of Lancaster. Calling hours will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the East Lawn Funeral Home, Kingsport. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in the East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Billy Taylor and Reverend Jerry Catledge officiating. Interment will follow in the East Lawn Memorial Park. Friends will serve as pallbearers. East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Blevins family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 3, 2001
BLEVINS, MAE IRENE CHURCH KINGSPORT -- Funeral services for Mae Irene Church Blevins will be 2 p.m. Wednesday in East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Billy Taylor and Reverend Jerry Catledge officiating. Interment will follow in East Lawn Memorial Park. Friends will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. Blevins of 1310 Center St. passed away Saturday, June 30, 2001, at the Holston Valley Medical Center. East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Blevins family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 4, 2001
BOOHER, BONNIE ETHEL WORLEY Bonnie Ethel Worley Booher, 95, of Grace Healthcare, Abingdon, Va., went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, July 10, 2001. She was born in Benhams, Va., April 8, 1906. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Franklin Worley and Emma Keith Worley; her husband, Robert (Bob) Craig Booher; one son, Bobby Lee Booher; and one grandson, Gregory Booher. She was a member of Fellowship Chapel Church. She was the oldest member of Bell-Walsh Chapter 65 Order of the Eastern Star, Benhams, and has four daughters, one son and a daughter-in-law also members of this chapter. She was also a member of the Rebecca Lodge. She is survived by four daughters, Dorothy Couch, Betty (Mrs. J.R. "Bob") Smith, Shirley (Mrs. Nat) Barker and Janet (Mrs. Marvin) Farmer; two sons and daughters-in-law, Darold and Clara Booher and Buford and Barbara Booher; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one godson, Rev. Lester MacKinnon. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, July 12, 2001, at Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lester MacKinnon and Rev. Scott Price officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The following grandsons and granddaughter will serve as pallbearers: Ricky Smith, Randy Booher, Steven Booher, Gary Baker, Danny Baker, Mike Farmer, Kevin Farmer, Brett Booher, Bobby Wayne Booher, Jeffrey Booher, Robbie Booher and Holley Vaught. Honorary pallbearers will be J.W. (Bill) Smith, Lynn Blaylock, Hubert Dishner, Leonard Farmer, Mack Wagner, Herbert Lyttle, J. D. Baker, Bob Reedy, Allen McCracken and Troy Johnson. A memorial service by the Bell-Walsh Chapter 65 Order of the Eastern Star will be conducted 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2001, at Akard Funeral Home Chapel with visitation to follow the service. The family wishes to thank the doctors and staff of Highlands Internal Medicine, Dr. James Mann and the staff and employees of Grace Healthcare of Abingdon. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bell-Walsh 65 Order of the Eastern Star, c/o Freda McDonough, 401 Montrose Dr., Bristol, VA., or to Fellowship Chapel Church, 201 Crockett St., Bristol, VA. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Booher. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 11, 2001
BOOHER, BONNIE ETHEL WORLEY Funeral services for Bonnie Ethel Worley Booher will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday, July 12, 2001, at Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lester MacKinnon and Rev. Scott Price officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. The following grandsons and granddaughter will serve as pallbearers: Ricky Smith, Randy Booher, Steven Booher, Gary Baker, Danny Baker, Mike Farmer, Kevin Farmer, Brett Booher, Bobby Wayne Booher, Jeffrey Booher, Robbie Booher and Holley Vaught. Honorary pallbearers will be J.W. (Bill) Smith, Lynn Blaylock, Hubert Dishner, Leonard Farmer, Mack Wagner, Herbert Lyttle, J. D. Baker, Bob Reedy, Allen McCracken and Troy Johnson. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Bell-Walsh 65 Order of the Eastern Star, c/o Freda McDonough, 401 Montrose Dr., Bristol, VA., or to Fellowship Chapel Church, 201 Crockett St., Bristol, VA. Mrs. Booher, 95, of Grace Healthcare, Abingdon, Va., went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Tuesday, July 10, 2001. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Booher. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 12, 2001
BOOHER, PATRICIA L. Patricia L. Booher, 61, of Bristol, Va., died Friday, June 29, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native and lifelong resident of Bristol. She was employed as a pharmaceutical technician for Kmart Pharmacy of West State Street, Bristol, Tenn. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, Bradley S. Booher; two daughters, Jennifer Booher Gilmore of Plantation, Fla., and Sunny Booher of Bristol, Va.; one sister, Jean S. Elliott of Lebanon; one grandson, Caleb James Gilmore; one stepson, Chad Booher of Atlanta, Ga.,; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday in Akard Chapel with Dr. Howard Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bud Stidham, Carlton Elliott, Chris Elliott, Darrell Booher, Bart Oliver, Bret Oliver and Chris Widner. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Entrekin and Doug Davis. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday, July 1, 2001, at Akard Funeral Home. Mrs. Booher was preceded in death by a brother, Ralph Stidham. E-mail condolences for the family may be sent to akardfh@chartertn.net. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Booher. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 1, 2001
BOOHER, PATRICIA L. Funeral service for Patricia L. Booher will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday in Akard Chapel with Dr. Howard Robinson officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bud Stidham, Carlton Elliott, Chris Elliott, Darrell Booher, Bart Oliver, Bret Oliver and Chris Widner. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Entrekin and Doug Davis. E-mail condolences for the family may be sent to akardfh@chartertn.net. Mrs. Booher, 61, of Bristol, Va., died Friday, June 29, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Booher. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 2, 2001
BOROWY, MARY Mary Borowy, 84, of Bristol, Va., died Friday, July 20, 2001, at home. She was a native of Broomfield, NJ, and lived in Bristol since 1979. She was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church and also a member of the Friendship Club at St. Anne's Catholic Church. Survivors include two sisters, Anna Maryanski of Bristol, Va., and Jessie Karpinski of Broomfield, NJ; and several nieces and nephews. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 22, 2001, at St. Anne's Catholic Church with the Rev. Timothy E. Keeney officiating. The committal will be 11 a.m. Monday at Mountain View Cemetery with the Rev. Mr. Harry Hall officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Anne's Catholic Church, 350 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday at St. Anne's Catholic Church. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 21, 2001
BOROWY, MARY A Funeral Mass for Mary Borowy will be celebrated at 6 p.m. Sunday, July 22, 2001, at St. Anne's Catholic Church with the Rev. Timothy E. Keeney officiating. The committal will be 11 a.m. Monday at Mountain View Cemetery with the Rev. Mr. Harry Hall officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the St. Anne's Catholic Church, 350 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. The family will receive friends from 5 to 6 p.m. Sunday at St. Anne's Catholic Church. Mary Borowy, 84, of Bristol, Va., died Friday, July 20, 2001, at home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 22, 2001
BOTTS, DELL WASHINGTON COUNTY, Va. -- Graveside services for Dell Botts will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 1, 2001, in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Corlas Isaacs, Hugh Fuller, Lonnie Fuller, Jackie Webb, Larry Webb and Gary Pendery. Honorary pallbearers will be Earl Cox, Wiley Junior Botts, W.D. "Doc" Gill, G.H. Andis, Charlie Townsend, Earl Botts, Normal Gobble and Willie Fuller. Mrs. Botts, 78, a resident of Smith Creek Community, died Friday, June 29, 2001. Campbell Funeral Home Inc. of Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 1, 2001
BOTTS, LINDA SIMS BLOUNTVILLE -- Linda Sims Botts, 52, died Sunday, July 15, 2001, at her residence. She was born in Bristol, Va., and had been a resident of Sullivan County most of her life. She was the daughter of the late Cecil H. Sims and Helen Sims Burns. She had worked in various nursing homes as a licensed practical nurse. She was a former office manager for Nu Care Home Nursing Service. She was a member of the Blountville Christian Church. Survivors include her husband, Bunky Botts; two daughters, Mrs. Brad (Jenny) Arnold, Bluff City and Julie Botts, Bristol, Tenn.; one granddaughter, Lindsey Kate Arnold; one sister and brother-in-law, Janie and Wayne Feathers, Blountville; one brother and sister-in-law, Herby and Brenda Helbert, Bristol, Tenn; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2001, in Akard Chapel with Leland Houser, minister, and Dwight Shaffer, minister, officiating. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2001, in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Clayton Arnold, Ricky Johns, Tray Helbert, Allen Helbert, Danny Wright, Larry Wright, Jerry Hicks and Randy Hicks. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday prior to service at the funeral home or any time at the home of daughter, Jenny Arnold, 238 Duty Dr., Bluff City, or sister, Janie Feathers, 1094 Highway 394, Blountville. Those desiring may make memorials to the American Diabetes Association, 6906 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919, or Blountville Christian Church, 1680 Blountville Blvd., Blountville, TN 37617. The family would like to express special thanks to everyone who donated blood in Linda's name. E-mail condolences for the family may be sent to akardfh@chartertn.net. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Botts. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 16, 2001
BOTTS, LINDA SIMS. BLOUNTVILLE -- Funeral services for Linda Sims Botts will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 17, 2001, in Akard Chapel with Leland Houser, minister, and Dwight Shaffer, minister, officiating. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2001, in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Clayton Arnold, Ricky Johns, Tray Helbert, Allen Helbert, Danny Wright, Larry Wright, Jerry Hicks and Randy Hicks. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday prior to service at the funeral home or any time at the home of daughter, Jenny Arnold, 238 Duty Dr., Bluff City, or sister, Janie Feathers, 1094 Highway 394, Blountville. Those desiring may make memorials to the American Diabetes Association, 6906 Kingston Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919, or Blountville Christian Church, 1680 Blountville Blvd., Blountville, TN 37617. Mrs. Botts, 52, died Sunday, July 15, 2001, at her residence. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Botts. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 17, 2001
BOWMAN, IRMA LEE CROSS BLOUNTVILLE -- Funeral services for Irma Lee Cross Bowman will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Zane Sutherland officiating. Burial will follow in Gunnings Cemetery. Pallbearers will be James Puckett, Tommy Puckett, Kelly Raxter, Joe Whited, Glenn Harr, Douglas Kendrick, Shane Sluss and Bill Jones. The family will receive friends Monday 6 to 8 at Weaver Funeral Home. Mrs. Bowman, 58, died on Saturday, July 28, 2001, at home. She was the daughter of the late Oscar and Janie Cross. Survivors include her husband, James D. Bowman; sister, Shirley Widner of Bristol, Tenn.; brothers, Herbert Cross, Bristol, Tenn., and Denver Cross, Blountville; and sisters-in-law, Virginia Zigler, Blountville, and Letha Goins, Arlington, Va. She was preceded in death by a sister, Dorothy Kendrick; and three brothers, Worley Cross, Wilbert Cross and Owen Cross. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 30, 2001
BOWMAN, IRMA LEE CROSS BLOUNTVILLE -- Funeral services for Irma Lee Cross Bowman will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Zane Sutherland officiating. Burial will follow in Gunnings Cemetery. Pallbearers will be James Puckett, Tommy Puckett, Kelly Raxter, Joe Whited, Glenn Harr, Douglas Kendrick, Shane Sluss and Bill Jones. Mrs. Bowman, 58, died on Saturday, July 28, 2001, at home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 31, 2001
BOYETTE, EVELYN JONES FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. -- Evelyn Jones Boyette passed away Thursday, July 26, 2001, in a Fort Walton Beach hospital. She was a native of West Virginia and had been a resident of Fort Walton Beach for 27 years. She was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jones. Survivors include her husband, J.C. Boyette; one stepson, Legrand Boyette, of Fort Washington, Md.; three brothers, Bill Jones of Fort Walton Beach, Bernard Jones of Birmingham, Ala., and James Jones of Bristol, Tenn.; one sister, Mary Jones McClellan of Clearwater, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in Chapel of Memories in Glenwood Cemetery with Dr. Harold Jones Jr. officiating. Entombment will follow. The family will receive friends in the Mausoleum Chapel prior to the service from 1-2 p.m. Tuesday. E-mail condolences may be sent to akardfh@chartertn.net. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 29, 2001
BRADLEY, PITZER Jr. CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Pitzer Bradley Jr., 73, died Monday, June 18, 2001, in University Hospital in Cleveland. He was born in Bristol, TN, a son of the late Pitzer and Mary Bradley. He graduated with honors from Slater High School and received a B. S. degree in mathematics and business administration from North Carolina State. Mr. Bradley also received an accounting degree from Fenn College. He was employed with Cleveland Public Schools and the United States Postal Service. In 1965, he was appointed the first black service/customer service representative, between Cleveland and Chicago. Some of his duties included marketing and establishing the ZIP code and express mail programs that are still in use today. He also lectured on proper mailing procedures for Cleveland State University, Cuyahoga Community College and many large corporations. One of his assignments was to research and write a history of the Cleveland Post Office. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and served more than four decades of volunteer service to the Southeast Cleveland neighborhood. Pitts, known as "Mr. Mt. Pleasant," was president of the United Area Citizens Agency and involved with many other civic organizations. He served on the boards of Cleveland NAACP, Urban League, Mount Pleasant Housing and Mount Pleasant Youth Action Council. He served on advisory boards of social service organizations. The City of Cleveland named him "Citizen of the Year" and awarded him with a "Life Time Achievement Award" for leadership and excellence. Mr. Bradley was a Mason and a member of El Hasa Shrine. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Sarah Woods Bradley; three daughters, Denise Bradley-Robinson of Atlanta, Jeanne Bradley-Allen of Columbus, Ohio, and Marcia Bradley-Williams of Maple Heights, Ohio; a brother, Harry and a sister, Ruby Booker, both of Cleveland; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. E.F. Boyd & Son Funeral Home of Cleveland was in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 8, 2001
BRANUM, NORA BELLE Nora Belle Branum, 60, of 2160 Carolina Ave., Lot 19, Bristol, Tenn., went to Heaven on July 1, 2001, at her home. She was a native of Asheville, NC, and had made her home in Bristol since 1974. She was a daughter of the late Thomas P. and Alma C. Cole Haynes. She was the widow of her first husband, Fred Lee Campbell, and her second husband, Thural Branum. She was a member of East Bristol Church of God. Survivors include one daughter, Felicia Fleenor of Bristol, Tenn.; five sons, David T. Campbell and John W. Campbell, both of Bristol, Tenn., Dennis Campbell of Bristol, Va., James R. Campbell of Cassie, Mo., and Fred Lee Campbell Jr. of Walficklin, Germany; three sisters, Carrie Smith, Sharon Campbell and Alberta Arndt; four brothers, Earl Haynes, Thomas Haynes, Teddy Haynes and Junior Pendergrass; 19 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at East Bristol Church of God with Pastor Leonard Bellamy officiating. Burial will follow in Edgefield Cemetery in Piney Flats, Tenn. Pallbearers will be friends of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to Weaver Funeral Home to help with the expenses. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 5, 2001
BRANUM, NORA BELLE The funeral service for Nora Belle Branum will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at East Bristol Church of God with Pastor Leonard Bellamy officiating. Burial will follow in Edgefield Cemetery in Piney Flats, Tenn. Pallbearers will be friends of the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be sent to Weaver Funeral Home to help with the expenses. Mrs. Branum, 60, of 2160 Carolina Ave., Lot 19, Bristol, Tenn., went to Heaven on July 1, 2001, at her home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 6, 2001
BROWN, CLARENCE PRESTON ABINGDON -- Clarence Preston Brown, 84, died July 3, 2001, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was a native of Washington County and a son of the late C.K. Brown and Molly Payne Brown. Mr. Brown was a longtime member of the Denton's Valley Baptist Church, having joined in 1935, and was a retired employee of Sullins College/United Coal Company after 22 years. He was preceded in death by a son, Steve Allison Brown Sr.; a daughter and son-in-law, Stella and Kenneth Uselton; three sisters; and six brothers. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Verna Mae Brown; a daughter, Georgia Lewis and husband Jim of Abingdon; four sons, Donald T. Brown of Dallas, Ga., Albert Brown and wife Betty of Abingdon, Clifton (Rabbit) Brown and wife Karen of Abingdon, and John C. Brown Sr. of Toledo, Ohio; two sisters, Mary Warner of Abingdon and Ora Miller of Bristol, Tenn.; 23 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law; one brother-in-law; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2001, in Farris Funeral Chapel with Pastor Les Ketron, Rev. Tim Stevens and Rev. Benjy Bellamy officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View United Methodist Church Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Dwayne South, Travis Miller, Marshall Lewis, Bobby Sweet, Sammy Price, Jackie Sweet, Larry Hall and David Evans. Honorary casketbearers will be Ross Bentley, Willis Sweet, Dewayne Arnold, all grandsons and members of the Green Spring Volunteer Fire Department. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the Green Spring Volunteer Fire Department, 22632 Green Spring Church Rd., Abingdon, VA 24210, or to the Washington County Lifesaving Crew, 237 Park St., Abingdon, VA 24210. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Farris Funeral Service is serving the family of Mr. Clarence Preston Brown. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 5, 2001
BROWN, CLARENCE P. ABINGDON -- The funeral service for Clarence P. Brown will be conducted at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2001, in Farris Funeral Chapel with Pastor Les Ketron, Rev. Tim Stevens and Rev. Benjy Bellamy officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View United Methodist Church Cemetery. Casketbearers will be Dwayne South, Travis Miller, Marshall Lewis, Bobby Sweet, Sammy Price, Jackie Sweet, Larry Hall and David Evans. Honorary casketbearers will be Ross Bentley, Willis Sweet, Dewayne Arnold, all grandsons and members of the Green Spring Volunteer Fire Department. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Green Spring Volunteer Fire Department, 22632 Green Spring Church Rd., Abingdon, VA 24210, or to the Washington County Lifesaving Crew, 237 Park St., Abingdon, VA 24210. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Mr. Brown, 84, died July 3, 2001, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 6, 2001
BROWN, EMMETT D. Graveside services for Emmett D. Brown will be conducted Sunday, July 1, 2001, at 2 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery with the Rev. Stephen L. Playl officiating. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to Woodlawn Baptist Church, 1400 Southside Ave., Bristol, TN 37620. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@chartertn.net. Mr. Brown, 88, passed away Friday, June 29, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Brown. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 1, 2001
BULLOCK, JOSEPH BLUFF CITY -- Joseph Bullock, 81, of 322 Parks Worley Rd., died Saturday, July 21, 2001, at his residence following a lengthy illness. A native of Sullivan County, he was a son of the late John H. and Minnie P. Bullock. Mr. Bullock was a member of the Bluff City Baptist Church and retired from North American Rayon Corporation in Elizabethton. He was preceded in death by one brother, Oscar Bullock and one sister, Irene Carter. Survivors include his wife, Lola Mae Bullock of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Mary Etta) Hicks and Mrs. Jack (Judy) Stratton, both of Bluff City; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Carrie Carr, Sullivan County; and one sister-in-law, Juanita Bullock Nelly. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, July 23, 2001, from the chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home in Bluff City with Rev. Joe Blankenship and Dr. Max Bayard officiating. Graveside and interment services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday from Mountain View Cemetery, Bristol, Va. Active pallbearers will be: Chris Hicks, Wade Hicks, Keven Denton, Jerry Hicks, Mark Bennett and William Tittle. Honorary pallbearers are the doctors and nurses of Johnson City Medical Center Hospice and Worley Crusenberry. Those who wish to attend the graveside are requested to meet at the funeral home Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. to travel in procession to the cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday from 7 until 8 p.m. from the chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home-Bluff City or other times at the residence. Tetrick Funeral Home-Bluff City Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 23, 2001
CALDWELL, FORD MONROE Mr. Ford Monroe Caldwell, 86, of 106 Abbie Lane, Bristol, Tenn., died July 30, 2001, at Wellmont-Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born Sept. 3, 1914, in Butler, Tenn. He was the son of the late Archibald and Neva F. Caldwell. Mr. Caldwell attended high school at Crossnore School, Inc., Crossnore, NC. He went to King College on a football scholarship and graduated in 1937. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Navy. Mr. Caldwell traveled and sold sporting goods for 36 years at Moore-Earhart Co. and later worked at H.P. King Company. He was a longtime member and served as a deacon at First Baptist Church, Bristol, Va. He was also a member of the Order of United Commercial Travelers of America since November of 1938. Survivors include his loving wife of 65 years, Mrs. Etta Earhart Caldwell of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Dr. Otto (Harriet) Spangler, Gainesville, Fla., and Dr. William (Joyce) Flannagan, Rome, Ga.; one son and daughter-in-law, Ford Monroe (Kim) Caldwell Jr., Plano, Texas; one sister, Virginia C. Fontaine, Johnson City, Tenn.; and seven grandchildren, Otto M. Spangler Jr., Victor M. Spangler, Elizabeth S. Byrd, William M. Flannagan Jr., Cynthia Marie Steen, Brett M. Caldwell and Christie M. Caldwell. Also surviving are eight great-grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers include: deacons of First Baptist Church, Bristol, Va., Col. Theodore Perry, Ret. (brother-in-law), Theodore Caldwell Jr. (nephew), Harry Fontaine (nephew), Paul Fontaine (Nephew), James Perry (nephew), Scott Campbell, Tom Finks, Randy Gordon, Garry Leonard, Henry Palmer and Robert Petrosky. A graveside service will be conducted for family and friends at Shelby Hills Cemetery, Bristol, Tenn., on Wednesday at 9:45 a.m., with military honors conducted by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975 Honor Guard, and a memorial service will be conducted at First Baptist Church, Bristol, Va., Wednesday at 11 a.m. with Rev. Brian P. Miller, Dr. William Flannagan and Dr. Otto Spangler officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Akard Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Crossnore School, Inc., P. O. Box 249, Crossnore, NC 28616 or First Baptist Church, P. O. Box 116, Bristol, VA 24203. Condolences may also be sent to the family at akardfh@chartertn.net. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Caldwell. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 31, 2001
CARDWELL, FLEENOR B. "JIM" Fleenor B. "Jim" Cardwell, 82, a former resident of Bristol, Va., died on Tuesday, July 17, 2001, at the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Mountain Home, Tenn. He was born on Oct. 26, 1918, the son of the late William C. and Delphia Phillips Cardwell. He was a retired mechanic and a former employee of ARP and had formerly lived in Oakland and Redding, Calif., before moving back to Bristol in 1992. He was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by his wife, Penny I. Poteete Cardwell. He was a U.S. Army Air Corps veteran serving in World War II. Survivors include: daughter, Beverly Dixon; son, Terry Cardwell; sister, Bee Shaw; grandchildren, James Cardwell, Scotty Cardwell, Melissa Dixon, Stephan Dixon and Toleda Cardwell; great-grandchildren, Ryan Johnson and Lori Michelle Cardwell; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted on Friday at 11 a.m. at National Cemetery in Mountain Home, Tenn., with Rev. Thurman Chapman officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the DAV Chapter 40 of Bristol, Va. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 19, 2001
CARDWELL, FLEENOR B. "JIM" Graveside services for Fleenor B. "Jim" Cardwell will be conducted on Friday at 11 a.m. at National Cemetery in Mountain Home, Tenn., with Rev. Thurman Chapman officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the DAV Chapter 40 of Bristol, Va. Mr. Cardwell, 82, a former resident of Bristol, Va., died on Tuesday, July 17, 2001, at the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Mountain Home, Tenn. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 19, 2001
CARVER, WILLIAM "BILL" Jr. DETROIT, Mich. -- William "Bill" Carver Jr., 71, 4352 Guilford, died Saturday, July 7, 2001, in Bon Secours Hospital. He was a native of Bristol and the son of the late William F. Carver Sr. and Mary Virginia Minnick Carver. He was a Korean War veteran, a retired iron worker and a member of Local 25. He was Past Master of High Twelve Masonic Lodge 577 and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include his wife, Agnes Carver, Detroit; stepdaughter, Judy Synette, Detroit; sisters, Betty Crusenberry, Bristol, Va., and Imogene Facey, Las Vegas, Nev.; brother, L.D. Carver, South Bend, Ind., Jack Carver, Mooresville, Ind., Bob Carver, Meadowview, Sam Carver, Granger, Ind., and James Carver, Phoenix, Ariz. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bud Crusenberry and Rev. Eddie Crusenberry officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home. Military honors will be conducted by Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 10, 2001
CARVER, WILLIAM "BILL" DETROIT, Mich. -- Funeral services for William "Bill" Carver Jr. will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bud Crusenberry and Rev. Eddie Crusenberry officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Nephews will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home. Military honors will be conducted by Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975. Mr. Carver, 71, 4352 Guilford, died Saturday, July 7, 2001, in Bon Secours Hospital. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 11, 2001
CHILDRESS, ROBERT "BOB" ABINGDON -- Robert "Bob" Childress, 76, a resident of 18065 Rich Valley Rd., died Tuesday, July 3, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County. He was the son of the late Milton and the late Rebecca Wise Childress. Survivors include: his wife, Regina Childress of Abingdon; one son, Bobby Gene Childress of Bristol, Va.; and one sister, Lottie Slate of Bristol, Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, July 3, 2001, in Campbell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Floyd Nelson officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Bobby Alexander, Eugene Alexander, Tommy McCroskey, George Houser, Bob Dowell and Larry Deskins. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmie Warden, Elmer Arnold, Don Childress and Danny Childress. The family will receive friends at Campbell Funeral Home from 7-9 Thursday evening. Campbell Funeral Home, Inc., is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 5, 2001
CHILDRESS, ROBERT "BOB" ABINGDON -- Robert "Bob" Childress, 76, a resident of 18065 Rich Valley Rd., died Tuesday, July 3, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County. He was the son of the late Milton and the late Rebecca Wise Childress. Survivors include: his wife, Regina Childress of Abingdon; one son, Bobby Gene Childress of Bristol, Va.; and one sister, Lottie Slate of Bristol, Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, July 6, 2001, in Campbell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Floyd Nelson officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Bobby Alexander, Eugene Alexander, Tommy McCroskey, George Houser, Bob Dowell and Larry Deskins. Honorary pallbearers will be Jimmie Warden, Elmer Arnold, Don Childress and Danny Childress. Campbell Funeral Home, Inc., is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 6, 2001
COCHRAN, MARGIE M. Margie M. Cochran, 72, of Bristol, Va., formerly of Tazewell, Va., died Saturday, July 28, 2001, in Bristol, Va. Born March 25, 1929, at Hampton Roads, W.Va., she was a daughter of Laura E. Smith Morgan of Pineville, W.Va., and the late William R. Morgan. She was a member of Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church in Bristol, Va. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by two sons, Sgt. Gary D. Cochran and Brian K. Cochran; and one sister, Jean M. Stone. In addition to her mother, survivors include her husband of 54 years, Melvin E. Cochran; one son, Greg Cochran and wife, Annette of Bristol, Tenn.; one sister, Hope M. Huffman of Pineville, W.Va.; two brothers, Ronald R. Morgan and wife, Anna of Bristol, Va., and William H. "Bill" Morgan and wife, Wilma of Gray, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Bill Cochran of Atlanta, Ga., Steve Cochran of Clemson, S.C., and Laura K. Cochran of Bristol, Tenn. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2001, at Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell, Va., with the Rev. Tony Collins officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, Va. Pallbearers will be Charles Stone, John Stone, Ronnie Ball, Larry Cochran, Dallas Cochran and Johnny Smith. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, 2001. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1290 Seminole Trail, Suite 2, Charlottesville, VA 90048 or to Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church, 327 Mary St., Bristol, VA 24201. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 31, 2001
COMBS, WILDA JEWEL ANN Funeral services for Wilda Jewel Ann Combs will be held 11 a.m. Monday, July 9, 2001, in Antioch Baptist Church with the Rev. Brad Davis and Rev. Rayton Puckett officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Abingdon. The family will receive friends Sunday evening at Antioch Baptist Church from 6 till 8 p.m. Sons and grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. Combs, 66, died Friday, July 6, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Born Jan. 21, 1935, to Walter and Ettie Barker Dillon, she was the widow of Claude Combs. A lifelong resident of Bristol and a member of Antioch Baptist Church and a member of Willow Branch Quartet and volunteered at Tri-State Children's Home. Her sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Robin Combs of Wilson, NC, Barry and Sabra Combs of Roanoke and Donnie and Kathy Bradley of Bristol, Va., survive her along with her daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Mark Cunningham of Bristol, Va. Her brother, Basil Dillon of Bristol, Va., and sisters, Gerry Barker of Bristol, Tenn., Betty Bays of Bristol, Va., and Sharon Tate of Michigan, also survive along with eight grandchildren. Castle Funeral Home, 14298 Lee Highway, Bristol, Va., is serving the Combs family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 8, 2001
COMBS, WILDA JEWEL ANN Funeral services for Wilda Jewel Ann Combs will be held 11 a.m. Monday, July 9, 2001, in Antioch Baptist Church with the Rev. Brad Davis and Rev. Rayton Puckett officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Abingdon. Sons and grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. Combs, 66, died Friday, July 6, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Castle Funeral Home, 14298 Lee Highway, Bristol, Va., is serving the Combs family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 9, 2001
COX, PAULINE A. CHURCH HILL, Tenn. -- Mrs. Pauline A. Cox, 95, of Church Hill Health Care Center died Friday, July 6, 2001, at the Center. She was an Avery County, NC, native and former resident of Sullivan County. She had lived in Johnson City most of her life. Mrs. Cox was the daughter of the late Jessie D. and Polly Van Daley Burleson Young. She was a member of Downtown Christian Church and a member of Mother's Sunday Class for many years. Mrs. Cox operated Zimmerman's News Stand in Johnson City for 12 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Cox, in 1955, and by two brothers; three sisters; and one son. Survivors: one daughter, Ann C. Baker of Church Hill; two granddaughters, Carol Cheatham of Louisville, Ky., and Becky Lewis of Johnson City; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Sunday in the Mausoleum Chapel, Monte-Vista Burial Park, Johnson City. Rev. Edward E. Anderson will officiate. The body will be placed in the Chapel, Monte-Vista Burial Park on Oakland Avenue, Johnson City, Sunday afternoon where the family will receive friends from 2:30-3 p.m. prior to the service. Woodall-Anderson Funeral Home, 108 W. Watauga Ave., Johnson City, in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 7, 2001
CRAFT, EWING Jr. WISE -- Ewing Craft Jr., 71, passed away Friday, July 27, 2001, at home. He was a retired coal miner for 42 years and former employee of Kelly Energy and of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his father, Tilden Craft and his mother, Louana Adams Wampler; a son, Billy Anthony Craft; and a brother, Kenneth Wampler. Surviving are his wife, Jeanette Craft; six sons, Gary Craft and Michael Craft, both of Pound, and Jeffery Craft, Daniel Craft, Kim Craft and Chris Craft, all of Wise; four daughters, Judy Miller of Norton, Nyoko Pitts of Appalachia, Diane Meade of Wise and Deborah Craft of Bristol, Tenn.; three brothers, William Wampler of Blackstone, Va., Birchard Wampler of Benton, Ill., and Orbin Wampler of Florida; a sister, Eva Dale Baker of Florida; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday in Sturgill Funeral Home Chapel, Wise, with the Rev. Bob Stanley officiating. Burial will follow in Addington-Hensley Cemetery, Wise. The family will receive friends Sunday evening after 6 p.m. at Sturgill Funeral Home, Wise. Sturgill Funeral Homes is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 29, 2001
CRAFT, FRED E. Fred E. Craft, 80, 1224 Maryland Ave., went to be with the Lord Monday, July 16, 2001, at home. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, the son of the late Frank and Molly Bowers Craft, a retired Bristol Tennessee Police officer, a member of FOP, an avid fisherman, a member of Central Baptist Church, where he served on the Board of Trustees, and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Survivors include his wife of 34 years, Geraldine "Jerry" McCracken Craft; children and spouses, Lucille and James Cross, Linda and Kemper Vest, Loretta and Richard Nelson, Karen Craft and Freddie and Cris Craft; 10 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2001, at Central Baptist Church, 608 Mary St., Bristol, Va., with Rev. Charlie Baker and Rev. Tom Hicks officiating. Burial, with military honors conducted by the DAV Chapter 40 Honor Guard, will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Fred Overbay, Jerry Peltier, Ron Peltier, Mark Stoots, John Harr, Jimmy Cross and Jeff Cross. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Central Baptist Church. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 17, 2001
CRAFT, FRED E. Funeral services for Fred E. Craft will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2001, at Central Baptist Church, 608 Mary St., Bristol, Va., with Rev. Charlie Baker and Rev. Tom Hicks officiating. Burial, with military honors conducted by the DAV Chapter 40 Honor Guard, will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Fred Overbay, Jerry Peltier, Ron Peltier, Mark Stoots, John Harr, Jimmy Cross and Jeff Cross. Mr. Craft, 80, 1224 Maryland Ave., went to be with the Lord Monday, July 16, 2001, at home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 18, 2001
CUMMINGS, AUDELLE KINGSPORT -- Services for Audelle Cummings will be held 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, 2001, in Meadowview Presbyterian Church with Dr. Phil Blevins and Rev. Alan Chapman officiating. The committal service will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday in Mt. View Cemetery Mausoleum. The family will receive friends at the church prior to the service from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Honorary pallbearers: friends from Meadowview Presbyterian Church and the Marthina Memorial Presbyterian Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Meadowview Presbyterian Church, 646 Highway 126, Bristol, TN 37620 or Marthina Memorial Presbyterian Church, 951 Glen St., Bristol, TN 37620. Mr. Cummings, 81, went to be with the Lord Sunday, July 28, 2001, in the Sunbridge Hillside Manor. He was born in Charlottesville, Va., and came to the Bristol area in 1939 and worked for Burlington Mills. He retired from the Bristol Post Office in 1983, and was a lay minister for 10 years at Marthina Memorial Presbyterian Chapel and a charter member and elder of Meadowview Presbyterian Church. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was the son of the late George Cummings and Ruth Collins. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Trula Carter Cummings; daughter, Ruth Payne of Bristol, Tenn.; sons and daughters-in-law, Bruce and Crickett Cummings of Blountville, Garland and Barbara Cummings of Bristol, Va.; sister, Earline Dunnaway of Highlands Spring, Va.; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and special niece, Sherry Forbes of Kingsport. He was preceded in death by a sister, Norma Dewitt of Bristol, Va. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 31, 2001
DAIL, RHEA ANDERSON BLOUNTVILLE -- Visitation for Rhea Anderson Dail will be Tuesday, July 31, 2001, at Blountville Funeral Home from 7-9 p.m. A memorial service will be at Blountville Presbyterian Church Wednesday, Aug. 1, 2001, at 11 a.m. with Reverend John Evenett and Reverend Kevin Cauley. Interment will follow in Blountville Cemetery. Pallbearer will be Anthony Bolt. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Blountville Presbyterian Church, Blountville, TN 37617 or Reedy Creek Presbyterian Church, 6044 Orebank Rd., Kingsport, TN 37664. Mr. Dail, 205 Tee Dr., went to be with the Lord Sunday, July 29, 2001. Rhea was born in Andersonville, Tenn., the son of the late John Edward Dail and Margaret Louisa Anderson Dail. He received his master's degree from the University of Tennessee. Rhea was a U.S. Navy veteran having served in World War II. He was retired as an oceanographer with the Naval Oceangraphic Office, Suitland, Md. He was a member of Blountville Presbyterian Church and an associate member of Reedy Creek Presbyterian Church and Blountville Ruritan Club. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a twin brother, John H. Dail. Surviving are his wife, Mary Hill Dail of the home; a very special niece, Linda Rhea Bolt and her husband, Anthony Bolt of Blountville; a number of cousins; and many close friends. Blountville Funeral Home is serving the Dail Family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 31, 2001
DECKER, ELDON M. "MAC" Eldon M. "Mac" Decker, of Bristol, Va., died Wednesday, July 4, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in West Virginia, a son of the late Claude S. and Audrey Jones Decker, and had lived in Bristol for 32 years. He served as a member of the 316th Troop Carrier Group in the Army Air Corps during World War II and was a retired sales representative with Long-Airdox Company in Oak Hill, W.Va. He was a member of State Street United Methodist Church and Masonic Lodge 232 of Oak Hill. Survivors include his wife, Nina Decker; two sons, Kevin Decker of Bristol, Va., and Eldon Decker Jr. of Lubbock, Texas; two stepdaughters, Nina Grabowski of Bristol, Tenn., and Carla Twyman of Bristol, Va.; two sisters, LaBelle Melesky of Scarbro, W.Va., and Louise Carroll of Oak Hill; three grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be conducted at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon in the Chapel of State Street United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church. The committal service and entombment will follow at 2:30 p.m. in the Colonial Mausoleum at Forest Hills Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Bristol Life Saving Crew or State Street Untied Methodist Church. Condolences to the family may be sent via e-mail to oakley-cook\N funeral-plans.com. Arrangements especially for Mr. Decker have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 5, 2001
DECKER, ELDON M. "MAC" The funeral service for Eldon M. "Mac" Decker will be conducted at 1 o'clock Saturday afternoon in the chapel of State Street United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church. The committal service and entombment will follow at 2:30 p.m. in Colonial Mausoleum at Forest Hills Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Bristol Life Saving Crew or State Street United Methodist Church. Condolences to the family may be sent via e-mail to oakley-cook@funeral-plans.com. Mr. Decker, of Bristol, Va., died Wednesday, July 4, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Arrangements especially for Mr. Decker have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 7, 2001
DENTON, ZELMA MARIE MONTGOMERY Mrs. Zelma Marie Montgomery Denton, 75, of 408 Lynnfield Drive, Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, July 12, 2001, at home. She was a native of Washington County, Va., and the daughter of the late Walter and Minnie Smith Montgomery. She was a retired teacher's aide at Weavers Elementary School and a member of Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, J.B. Denton; daughter, Robin Sutherland of Blountville; sons, Kenneth Denton of Kennesaw, Ga., Todd Denton of Johnson City and Mickey Denton of Blountville; sisters, Bertha Rogers of Bristol, Tenn., and Bess Musick and Almae Roberts, both of Abingdon; brothers, Bobby Montgomery of Bristol, Tenn., and Frank Montgomery and Don Montgomery, both of Abingdon; grandchildren, Sarah Denton, Julia Denton, Wesley Denton, Matthew Denton, Phillip Denton and William Denton. Funeral services will be conducted 8 p.m. Saturday in Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church with Brother Joe Hudson officiating. Entombment committal service will be 2 p.m. Sunday in Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel. Pallbearers are grandsons Wesley Denton, Matthew Denton and friends Jerry Musick, Jerry Taylor, Norman Roberts and Mark Flick. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church. Special thanks to the staff of Wellmont Hospice House. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church, 104 Cypress St., Bristol, TN 37620. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 14, 2001
DENTON, ZELMA MARIE MONTGOMERY Entombment committal service for Mrs. Zelma Marie Montgomery Denton will be 2 p.m. Sunday in Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel. Pallbearers are grandsons Wesley Denton, Matthew Denton and friends Jerry Musick, Jerry Taylor, Norman Roberts and Mark Flick. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church, 104 Cypress St., Bristol, TN 37620. Mrs. Denton, 75, of 408 Lynnfield Drive, Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, July 12, 2001, at home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 15, 2001
DERRICK, ROSA LEE Rosa Lee Derrick, 75, of 223 Carson Lane, Bristol, Tenn., passed away Thursday, July 5, 2001, at the Bristol Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Mrs. Derrick was a native of Hawkins County and had lived most of her life in Hawkins and Sullivan Counties. She was of the Baptist faith and attended the Riverview Baptist Church in the Buffalo Community. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jessie James Derrick; her parents, William and Flora Ward Cole; stepfather, Bert Cradic; sisters, Nola Cassell and Ruby O'Dell Cassell; and stepbrother, Kyle Cradic. Survivors include two sons, Ron Derrick of Bristol, Tenn., and Glen Derrick of Kingsport; two stepsons, William M. Clark, Marion and Paul Clark of Mashville; two stepdaughters, Joann Hooxer of Bristol, Va., and Ethel Kaywood of Bristol, Tenn.; one grandson, Jason Derrick of Bristol, Tenn.; one sister, Loretta Morgan Anderson of the Greystone Nursing Home; one stepbrother, Kelly Cradic of Sandusky, Ohio,; one stepsister, Ester Johnson of Sandusky; her ex-husband, Elijah Clark of Bristol, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Johnson Funeral Home and any time at the residence of her grandson, Jason Derick, 721 Maryland Ave., Bristol, Tenn. Funeral services will be conducted 8 p.m. Friday at Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Johnny Mink, Rev. Freddy Booher, Rev. Clifford Cole and Rev. Paul Brown officiating. Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday at the Old Union Cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home of Church Hill is serving the Derrick Family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 6, 2001
DERRICK, ROSA LEE Graveside services for Rosa Lee Derrick will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday at Old Union Cemetery. Mrs. Derrick, 75, of 223 Carson Lane, Bristol, Tenn., passed away Thursday, July 5, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Johnson Funeral Home of Church Hill is serving the Derrick Family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 7, 2001
DYKES, DEWOLF "DEE" Dewolf "Dee" Dykes of Bristol, Tenn., died Monday, July 16, 2001, in Wellmont Hospice House. Mr. Dykes was the son of the late John and Mary (Davis) Dykes. He was born and raised in Hawkins County, Tenn., and had been a resident of Bristol since 1955. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Korean conflict. He was a retired appliance technician for Pete Moore Appliance and former employee of East Tennessee Appliance. Mr. Dykes was an elder of Rosemont Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Jones Dykes; one son, David Dewolf Dykes of Gainesville, Ga.; two sisters, Mary Louise Price of Kingsport and Grace Dobbs of Church Hill, Tenn.; and two brothers, Raymond Dykes of Church Hill and Paul Dykes of Kingsport. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2001, in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. R. Alan Chapman officiating. Entombment will follow in Glenwood Cemetery Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be Randy Bates, Randy White, Gunther Neuman, Dwight Dykes, Jerry Dykes, Mike Adams, James Adams and Kenny Adams. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Rosemont Presbyterian Church or Wellmont Hospice House. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday, July 17, 2001, at Akard Funeral Home. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Dykes. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 17, 2001
DYKES, DEWOLF "DEE" Dewolf "Dee" Dykes of Bristol, Tenn., died Monday, July 16, 2001, in Wellmont Hospice House. Mr. Dykes was the son of the late John and Mary (Davis) Dykes. He was born and raised in Hawkins County, Tenn., and had been a resident of Bristol since 1955. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in the Korean conflict. He was a retired appliance technician for Pete Moore Appliance and former employee of East Tennessee Appliance. Mr. Dykes was an elder of Rosemont Presbyterian Church. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Jones Dykes; one son, David Dewolf Dykes of Gainesville, Ga.; two sisters, Mary Louise Price of Kingsport and Grace Dobbs of Church Hill, Tenn.; two brothers, Raymond Dykes of Church Hill and Paul Dykes of Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 18, 2001, in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. R. Alan Chapman officiating. Entombment will follow in Glenwood Cemetery Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be Randy Bates, Randy White, Gunther Neuman, Dwight Dykes, Jerry Dykes, Mike Adams, James Adams and Kenny Adams. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Rosemont Presbyterian Church or Wellmont Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Dykes. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 18, 2001
EATON, ALLEN RAYMOND Allen Raymond Eaton, 61, of 3160 Willow Branch Rd., Bristol, Va., died Monday, July 23, 2001, in Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and a son of the late Raymond S. and Mary Lillian Barker Eaton. He was an employee of Necessary Oil Company and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Janice Lewis Eaton; two sons, Dean Thomas and Massie Thomas; one sister, Sandra Goodman; one brother, Buddy Eaton; two grandchildren, Jacqulene and Jessie; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service for Allen Raymond Eaton will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Sherfey and the Rev. Shayne Cradic officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery at Willow Branch. Pallbearers will be David Eaton, Timmy Eaton, Stephen Goodman, Tony Lewis, Mark Lewis, Rocky Necessary, Freddie Lewis and Keith Lewis. Honorary pallbearers will be Arthur McCroskey, Freddie Bays, Jack Dingus, Joe Byington, Billy Barker and Wallace Widner. The family wishes to express their special thanks to the members of the Bristol Tennessee and Bristol Virginia Fire Departments, the EMTs of the Bristol Life Saving Crew, all of the medical staff of the emergency room at Bristol Regional Medical Center and the medical staff at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 25, 2001
EATON, ALLEN RAYMOND The funeral service for Allen Raymond Eaton will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Sherfey and the Rev. Shayne Cradic officiating. Burial will follow in Pine Hill Cemetery at Willow Branch. Pallbearers will be David Eaton, Timmy Eaton, Stephen Goodman, Tony Lewis, Mark Lewis, Rocky Necessary, Freddie Lewis and Keith Lewis. Honorary pallbearers will be Arthur McCroskey, Freddie Bays, Jack Dingus, Joe Byington, Billy Barker and Wallace Widner. Mr. Eaton, 61, of 3160 Willow Branch Rd., Bristol, Va., died Monday, July 23, 2001, in Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 26, 2001
ENCK, HAZEL ALLEN Hazel Allen Enck, 75, of 1940 Norway St., Bristol, Va., died Sunday, July 29, 2001, in Wellmont Hospice House. She had been a resident of Bristol since 1995, moving from Collnsville, Va., where she had been living for 33 years. She was a retired employee with Sun Trust Bank, Collinsville, with 27 years of service. She was a former member of Smith Memorial United Methodist Church, Collinsville, and a current member of Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church, Bristol, Tenn. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wilbert "Bert" Enck on June 6, 2001. Survivors include one daughter, Teresa Ann Burton, Bristol, Va.; two grandchildren, Kerri L. Malcolm, Bristol, Va., and Richard "Dollar" Bishop, Bristol, Va.; two great-grandchildren, Amanda Stinnette and Clayton Malcolm; three sisters, Ginny Lowen, Chico, Calif., Doris Laumann, Jacksonville, NC, and Vila Rae Swaney, Sneads Ferry, NC; two brothers, Carlton Allen, Walkertown, NC, and R.C. Allen, Sneads Ferry. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, July 31, 2001, at Akard Funeral Home. Funeral service and burial will be conducted Thursday in Martinsville, Va. E-mail condolence for the family may be sent to akardfh@chartertn.net. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Enck. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 31, 2001
FLEENOR, BETTY FRANCIS KAYWOOD KINGSPORT -- Betty Francis Kaywood Fleenor, 54, of 2364 Rock Springs Rd., went peacefully to be with the Lord and her loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer, Saturday afternoon June 30, 2001, at the residence with her husband beside her. Betty was born Feb. 18, 1947, in Sullivan County, Tenn., and was the daughter of the late Claude W. and Molly Ellen Hutchins Kaywood. Betty attended the New Testament Church of Jesus Christ in Mt. Carmel. Betty was a former employee of Big K and Coastal Mart. Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Joshua Aaron Tate, and her father-in-law, Fred Fleenor, who passed away June 24, 2001. Betty was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. Betty is survived by her loving husband of 351/2 years, John W. (Bill) Fleenor Sr. of the home; daughters and son-in-law, Sherry Arlene Tate and her husband Gene, Deborah Anne Hixon and Angela Molly Willis, all of Kingsport; a son and daughter-in-law, John W. (Bug) Fleenor Jr. and his wife Cyndi of Kingsport; grandchildren, Natasha Elizabeth Ball, Miranda Anne Hixon, Jennifer Dawn Smith, Chandra Hope Hixson, Ashley Danielle Smith, Brittany Danielle Tipton, Chelsea Nicole Ball, Ciera Brooke Tate, Matthew William Jarrett, Jonathan Lewis Brandon Lee, Dakota Lance Jarrett, Joshua Aaron Tate and Destiny Brooke Fleenor; a brother and special sister-in-law, Harold Kaywood and his wife Judy; a niece, Brandi Gail Kaywood; a nephew, Harold (Tommy) Kaywood Jr.; and a great-nephew, William Harold (Little Willie) Kaywood. Calling hours will be 6-9 p.m. Monday at East Lawn Funeral Home and any time at the residence. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at the New Testament Church of Jesus Christ, 557 Cedar Street, Mt. Carmel, Tenn., with Pastor Clarence Necessary and Reverend Mike Owens officiating. Interment will follow in East Lawn Memorial Park in the Garden of Christus. Pallbearers will be Bobby Tipton, Kevin Ball, Brian Hixson, Danny Jarrett, Ralph Jackson, and Tommy Kaywood. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, c/o Wanda Grills, 1217 Radcliffe Ave., Kingsport, TN 37664. East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Fleenor Family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 2, 2001
FLEENOR, BETTY FRANCIS KAYWOOD KINGSPORT -- Funeral services for Betty Francis Kaywood Fleenor will be 1 p.m. Tuesday at the New Testament Church of Jesus Christ, 557 Cedar Street, Mt. Carmel, Tenn., with Pastor Clarence Necessary and Reverend Mike Owens officiating. Interment will follow in East Lawn Memorial Park in the Garden of Christus. Pallbearers will be Bobby Tipton, Kevin Ball, Brian Hixson, Danny Jarrett, Ralph Jackson, and Tommy Kaywood. Those desiring may make memorial contributions to the American Cancer Society, c/o Wanda Grills, 1217 Radcliffe Ave., Kingsport, TN 37664. Mrs. Fleenor, 54, of 2364 Rock Springs Rd., went peacefully to be with the Lord and her loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer, Saturday afternoon June 30, 2001, at the residence with her husband beside her. East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Fleenor Family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 3, 2001
FLOOD, JOHN EDWARD John Edward Flood, 71, of 208 Roscommon, Bristol, Tenn., died Saturday, July 7, 2001, at his residence. Mr. Flood was a native of Elizabeth, NJ, but had lived in the Bristol area for the past six years. He attended Austin Peay University and Seton Hall University. He had spent his career in pharmaceutical and medical device sales and management. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife, Marie Horne Flood; one daughter, Christi Walker of Berkley, Mich.; two sons, Joseph Flood of Campbell, Calif., and Greg Flood of Hutto, Texas; three stepdaughters, Maureen Shields of Salado, Texas, Colleen Oliver of Oviedo, Fla., and Christine Drescher of Virginia Beach, Va.; one sister, Catherine Williams of Bernardsville, NJ; and six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at St. John of God Church in North Cape May, NJ and burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery in Cold Springs, NJ In lieu of flowers, donation may be made to Austin Peay University or Seton Hall University. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Flood. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 9, 2001
FORD, D. EDSEL KINGSPORT -- D. Edsel Ford, 66, passed away Friday morning in C.I.C.U. at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center following a brief illness. Edsel was born in Sullivan County, where he had lived his entire life. He retired from Eastman after 35 years working in the C. E. Division. He was a graduate of Holston Institute Class of 1952. He was a member of Beulah Baptist Church. Edsel was Past Master of Holston Lodge 559 F & AM, Past Patron of Francis Haun Chapter 467 Order of Eastern Star, member of Border City Chapter 162, Knoxville Consistory of the Scottish Rite, Sullivan County Scottish Rite, York Rite Lynn Bachman Chapter Royal Arch Masons 195, Kingsport Council Cryptic Masons 117, Kingsport Commandry Knights Templar 33 and Jericho Temple of the Shrine. He was preceded in death by his father, Hobart Ford. Surviving are his loving wife of 47 years, Jean Marie Stevens Ford of the home; daughters, Donna Marie Shelton and husband, Jerry, of Kingsport and Judy Lynn Moody and husband, Bill, of Kingsport; grandchildren, Chris Moody and Heather Marie Shelton; mother, Mary Lou Ford of Kingsport; brother, Denver Ford and wife, Mildred, of Gray, Tenn.; godfather to niece, Frank Stevens De Monico and daughters, Kari and Kasey Harris, all of Pamona, Calif.; and other nieces and nephews. Calling hours are 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport. Funeral service will be 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Kenneth Kyker, Rev. Al South and Rev. Bill Gourley officiating. Masonic memorial service will be conducted by Holston Masonic Lodge 559 and will immediately follow the funeral service. Burial will be in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens, Blountville. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport, is serving the Ford family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 14, 2001
GARDNER, LOUISE Louise Gardner, 80, of 1833 King College Road, Bristol, Tenn., died Wednesday, July 4, 2001, in Cambridge House. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol and a daughter of the late Carl and Hessie Roark Vestal. She was a U.S. Army veteran, a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975 and a member of Virginia Avenue Baptist Church. She was the widow of Bruce Gardner. Survivors include on sister, Charlotte Rouse; two brothers, James H. "Bill" Vestal and Allen Vestal; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; special friend, Mary Karban; and one daughter-in-law, Linda Bowman Gardner. She was preceded in death by a son, Ronnie Gardner. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at the graveside in National Cemetery at Mountain Home, Tenn., with the Rev. Frank Lethcoe officiating. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975 Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 8, 2001
GARDNER, LOUISE The funeral service for Louise Gardner will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at the graveside in National Cemetery at Mountain Home, Tenn., with the Rev. Frank Lethcoe officiating. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975 Honor Guard. Mrs. Gardner, 80, of 1833 King College Road, Bristol, Tenn., died Wednesday, July 4, 2001, in Cambridge House. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 9, 2001
GENTRY, AMBER NICOLE LOUISVILLE, Ky. -- Miss Amber Nicole Gentry, 16, of 9209 Daneryl Way passed away Thursday, July 12, 2001, in Koshire Childrens Hospital in Louisville. She lived in Shady Valley, Tenn., most of her life and was a student at Shady Valley School. Survivors include her father, Mark Gentry of Shady Valley; her mother, Sandy Gentry of Louisville; maternal grandparents, Vernon and Mildred Harris of Louisville; and paternal grandparents, Junior and Elsie Gentry of Shady Valley. Funeral services will be conducted 8 p.m. Saturday, July 24, 2001, from Henson Funeral Home Chapel. Officiating will be Mr. Will Johnson. Pallbearers will be Mike Harris, Randy McQueen, Robert Rogers II, Jeff Peters, Kenneth McQueen and Conley Gentry. Honorary pallbearer will be Dr. Telford Taylor. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6:30 until 8 p.m. at Henson Funeral Home or at the home of her father, Mark Gentry, 135 Bill Jenkins Road, Shady Valley, at any time. Graveside services and interment will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday from the Gentry Cemetery in Shady Valley Memorials may be made to Shady Valley Fire Department. Henson Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail at henson@funeral-plans.com. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 14, 2001
GILLISPIE, MARY HILL SALTVILLE -- Mrs. Mary Hill Gillespie, 73, went to be with the Lord Thursday, July 26, 2001. Mrs. Gillespie attended the Oak Grove Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Eugene Gillespie. Survivors: one son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth "Jake" Gillespie and wife Teresa, Saltville; one daughter and son-in-law, Norma G. and Johnny Johnson, Abingdon; two sisters, her twin, Margaret Harris, Saltville, and Ruth Russell, Marion, Va.; four special grandchildren, Heather Waddle, Aaron Johnson, Jennifer Gillespie, Ashley Johnson; one special friend, Richard "Topsy" McGhee; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Friday, July 27, 2001, at the D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with the Rev. Donald Wyatt officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home just prior to the service. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 28, 2001, in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Darrell McGhee, Greg Waddle, Jason Surber, Wayne Harris, Larry Harris, Eugene Harris and Mark Harris. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home is Saltville is serving the family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 27, 2001
GREENE, COLLIS S. Collis S. Greene, 83, of 262 Greene Road, Bristol, Tenn., went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 28, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. Born April 26, 1918, the son of the late Stevie and Bessie Carrier Greene, he had made his home in the Bristol area all of his life. He was a retired farmer, former employee of the American Thread Co. and Sperry Corp. Mr. Greene was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, was of the Baptist faith and attended River Bend Baptist Church. Mr. Greene was preceded in death by his wife, Dollie Boyd Greene and a brother, Rev. Hubert Greene. Survivors include his daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and Bernard Buckles; grandchildren and spouses, Duane and Denise Buckles, Bobby and Missy Buckles and Teresa Buckles; three great-grandchildren, Amber, Autumn and Alesha; two sisters, Mrs. O'Dell "Frankie" Morrell and Mrs. Jack "Hattie" Stepp; one brother, Calvin "CV" Greene and wife, Phyllis; and special friends, Robert and Etta Alford, Dean and Sandra Blevins, Judy Graybeal and Fannie Duggan, of Greeneville, Tenn. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, July 30, 2001, in the Riverbend Baptist Church with Dr. Dean Blevins and Bernard Buckles officiating. Burial will follow in Shipley Cemetery with military honors conducted by the VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Pallbearers will be Robert Alford, Larry Smithson, Dean Booher, Raymond Morrell, Gilbert Morrell, Sam Vance, Tem Roberts and Ralph Brooks. Honorary pallbearers are R.C. Boyd, Theo Boyd, Clyde Boyd, Wayne Boyd, Danny Cruff, Trig McNew, Eugene Osborne, David Cox, Gene Wade, Bill Greene, Ralph Greene Steve Stepp, Donnie Morrell, Mark Booher and Harold Smith. Memorials may be made to the River Bend Baptist Church, 226 River Bend Road, Bristol, TN 37620 or Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 29, 2001
GREENE, COLLIS S. Funeral services for Collis S. Greene will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday, July 30, 2001, in the Riverbend Baptist Church with Dr. Dean Blevins and Bernard Buckles officiating. Burial will follow in Shipley Cemetery with military honors conducted by the VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Pallbearers will be Robert Alford, Larry Smithson, Dean Booher, Raymond Morrell, Gilbert Morrell, Sam Vance, Tem Roberts and Ralph Brooks. Honorary pallbearers are R.C. Boyd, Theo Boyd, Clyde Boyd, Wayne Boyd, Danny Cruff, Trig McNew, Eugene Osborne, David Cox, Gene Wade, Bill Greene, Ralph Greene Steve Stepp, Donnie Morrell, Mark Booher and Harold Smith. Memorials may be made to the River Bend Baptist Church, 226 River Bend Road, Bristol, TN 37620 or Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620. Mr. Greene, 83, of 262 Greene Road, Bristol, Tenn., went to be with the Lord Saturday, July 28, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 30, 2001
GRIZZLE, BERTHA Bertha Grizzle, 95, of 1644 Arkansas Ave., Bristol, Tenn., died Monday, July 2, 2001, at Cambridge House. She was a native of Dickenson County, Va., and had made her home in Bristol most of her life. She was a daughter of the late Brice and Sally Jane Stanley Owens. She was the widow of Fonsby Grizzle; and preceded in death by a son, Sammy Grizzle, and a daughter, Jean Davis. She attended Virginia Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include her children and their spouses, Shirley and Grady Booher, Chad and Gloria Grizzle and Billy and Patricia Grizzle; two sisters, Mary Bradley and Nannie Kennedy; 14 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and a son-in-law, Winston Davis. The funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Noah C. Stout officiating. The committal service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the graveside in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 3, 2001
GRIZZLE, BERTHA The funeral service for Bertha Grizzle will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Noah C. Stout officiating. The committal service will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Thursday at the graveside in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons and great-grandsons. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday at Weaver Funeral Home. Mrs. Grizzle, 95, of 1644 Arkansas Ave., Bristol, Tenn., died Monday, July 2, 2001, at Cambridge House. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 4, 2001
HAGY, DUDLEY C. The funeral service for Dudley C. Hagy will be conducted at 7 o'clock Thursday evening at State Street United Methodist Church with Rev. Jane Taylor officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church. The committal service and burial will be conducted at 11 o'clock Friday morning in Glenwood Cemetery with Rev. Fred Dearing officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to State Street United Methodist Church, 300 W. Valley Drive, Bristol, VA 24201. Mr. Hagy, of Bristol Tennessee, departed this life on Tuesday, July 10, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Elk Park, NC, a son of the late William Edward Hagy and Laura Keller Hagy, was a member of State Street United Methodist Church for over 60 years and the Men's Fellowship Sunday School Class. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, during which he served in the South Pacific as an aviation store keeper second class. He was an avid fisherman and croquet player. He was retired from Mitchell Powers Wholesale Hardware Company after 26 years of service. He was a member of VFW Post 6975 and Woodmen of the World Lodge 0269. Survivors include his wife of 20 years, Mary Alice McCracken Hagy; a son, Dudley Gene Hagy and his wife, Carol, of Fredericksburg, Va.; two granddaughters, Kristen Hagy of Germantown, Md., and Amanda Hagy of Rockville, Md.; one sister, Evelyn Poore of Kingston, Tenn.; three stepchildren, Wesley McCracken and his wife, Tamara, of Winston-Salem, Deloris Kelly and her husband, Mike, of Lexington, Ky., and Carlos McCracken of Charlotte, NC; seven step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews, including Frances D. Hilliard and Imogene Bullock of Bristol. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mildred Speer Hagy; four brothers; and four sisters. Arrangements especially for Mr. Hagy have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 12, 2001
HAGY, DUDLEY C. The committal service and burial for Dudley C. Hagy will be conducted at 11 o'clock Friday morning in Glenwood Cemetery with Rev. Fred Dearing officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to State Street United Methodist Church, 300 W. Valley Drive, Bristol, VA 24201. Condolences to the family may be sent via e-mail to oakley-cook@funeral-plans.com. Mr. Hagy, of Bristol Tennessee, departed this life on Tuesday, July 10, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Arrangements especially for Mr. Hagy have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 13, 2001
HARMON, GEORGE W. "BUD" George W. "Bud" Harmon, 84, of Cherokee Road, Bristol, Va., died Thursday, July 5, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. He was a native of Indianapolis, Ind., and the son of the late Mary Summers and George H. Harmon. He was a U.S. Navy SeaBee during World War II and the Korean War. Mr. Harmon moved to Bristol in October, 1953, and was retired from Raytheon Corporation after 40 years of service. He was a member of St. Anne's Catholic Church, the VFW Color Guard and Woodmen of the World. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary L. Harmon. Mr. Harmon is survived by three sons, Pat Harmon of Bristol, Va., Michael Harmon of Lawrence, Kans., and Tom Harmon of Perth, Western Australia; one sister, Joanne Hull of Corona, Calif.; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 7 o'clock Sunday evening, July 8th, at St. Anne's Catholic Church with Rev. Timothy E. Keeney, the celebrant. The Rite of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 o'clock Monday morning in the National Cemetery in Mountain Home, Tenn. Military rites will be conducted by Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the VFW Honor Guard, 14 16th St., Bristol, TN 37620. The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 7 p.m. Sunday at the church. Arrangements especially for Mr. Harmon have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail at blevins\Nfuneral-plans.com. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 6, 2001
HARMON, GEORGE W. The Funeral Mass for George W. Harmon will be celebrated at 7 o'clock Sunday evening, July 8, at St. Anne's Catholic Church with Rev. Timothy E. Keeney, the celebrant. The Rite of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 o'clock Monday morning in National Cemetery in Mountain Home, Tenn. Military rites will be conducted by Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the VFW Honor Guard, 14 16th St., Bristol, TN 37620. The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 7 p.m. Sunday at the church. Mr. Harmon, 84, of Cherokee Road, Bristol, Va., died Thursday, July 5, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. Arrangements especially for Mr. Harmon have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail at blevins@funeral-plans.com. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 7, 2001
HARPER, EZRA Ezra Harper, 88, former resident of Plainview Drive, Bristol, Tenn., died Wednesday, July 4, 2001, in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born and raised in Scott County, Va., and lived in the Bristol area for over 50 years. He was a former truck driver and farmer and preceded in death by his wife, Mary Isabelle Folkner Harper. Survivors include: daughter, Dr. Teresa and Billy F. Snyder, Bristol, Tenn.; son, Wendell Harper of the home; two brothers, Sam Harper, Bristol, Va., and Henry Harper, Bristol, Tenn.; sister, Cleo Taylor, Bristol, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, July 6, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kermit Harper assisted by Rev. Carl Blackburn. The committal will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in East Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 5, 2001
HARPER, EZRA Ezra Harper, 88, former resident of Plainview Drive, Bristol, Tenn., died Wednesday, July 4, 2001, in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born and raised in Scott County, Va., and lived in the Bristol area for over 50 years. He was a former truck driver and farmer and preceded in death by his wife, Mary Isabelle Folkner Harper; two sisters; and four brothers. Survivors include: daughter, Dr. Teresa and Billy F. Snyder, Bristol, Tenn.; son, Wendell Harper of the home; two brothers, Sam Harper, Bristol, Va., and Henry Harper, Bristol, Tenn.; sister, Cleo Taylor, Bristol, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, July 6, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Kermit Harper assisted by Rev. Carl Blackburn. The committal will be at 10 a.m. Saturday in East Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 6, 2001
HAWORTH, MARIE SIRA Marie Sira Haworth, 79, of 1615 Long Crescent Dr., Bristol, Va., died Sunday, July 22, 2001, at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol, a daughter of the late Harvey and Julia Shutter Sira and the widow of James Robert Haworth. She was a lifelong member of Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women and the Henley Gleaners Sunday School Class. Survivors include a daughter, Martha H. Crumley of Roanoke; a son, James F. Haworth of Bristol, Va.; a granddaughter, Julia H. Crumley; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church with Dr. Tony Collins officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tony Mullins, Kenneth Cole, Curtis Johnson, Randy Hunsucker, Kenny Sauls, Herschel Stevens and James Crumley. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Dickson, Jack Smith and members of the Henley Gleaners Sunday School Class. The family will receive friends from 7-9 Monday evening at Blevins Funeral Home. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Haworth have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 23, 2001
HAWORTH, MARIE SIRA The funeral service for Marie Sira Haworth will be conducted at 3 o'clock Tuesday afternoon in Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church with Dr. Tony Collins officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tony Muller, Kenneth Cole, Curtis Johnson, Randy Hunsucker, Kenny Sauls, Herschel Stevens and James Crumley. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Dickson, Jack Smith and members of the Henley Gleaners Sunday School Class. In liei of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church. Mrs. Haworth, 79, of 1615 Long Crescent Dr., Bristol, Va., died Sunday, July 22, 2001, at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol, a daughter of the late Harvey and Julia Shutter Sira, and she was the widow of James Robert Haworth. She was a lifelong member of Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women and the Henley Gleaners Sunday School Class. Survivors include a daughter, Martha H. Crumley of Roanoke; a son, James F. Haworth of Bristol, Va.; a granddaughter, Julia L. Crumley; and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Haworth have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 24, 2001
HENRY, ROBERT LEE Robert Lee Henry Jr., 88, of Bristol, Tenn., died Tuesday, July 24, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Born on June 30, 1913, in Knoxville, Mr. Henry received a degree in electrical engineering from the University of Tennessee in 1935. He worked for Knoxville Utilities Board and TVA before World War II. Mr. Henry served as a lieutenant commander in the U.S. Navy during World War II teaching RADAR and LORAN systems to U.S. Navy personnel. After World War II he worked for the FAA servicing RADAR at airports in seven southern states. He moved to Bristol in 1955 to work for Sperry. Later, he taught at Tri-Cities Technical School and in 1978 retired from Raytheon Corporation. Mr. Henry was a lifelong Presbyterian and a member of First Presbyterian Church of Bristol. Until he was unable, he grew beautiful roses and enjoyed gardening. Always a scholar, he bought and learned to use a computer when he was 80. He gave generously to many charities and was a benefactor to King College and the University of Tennessee College of Engineering. He was a wonderful neighbor and especially enjoyed his dining friends at Piccadilly Cafeteria. He was preceded in death by his wife, Velma LeBow Henry, and brother, James W. Henry. Surviving are his niece, Terrill Henry Brigg and husband, Stan, Knoxville; nephew, Robert Karns Henry, Kingsport; sister-in-law, Mrs. James W. Henry, Kingsport; great-niece and nephews, Becky, Eddie and Alex Briggs, Knoxville; special LeBow relatives: James and Brooke LeBow, Atlanta, Ga., Mrs. E.M. LeBow, Charlotte, NC, and Mrs. J. Ancil LeBow, Knoxville; and dear friends: Jennifer Gaines Kidder, Ithaca, NY, and Susannah Gaines McCroskey, Bristol, Tenn. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Akard Funeral Home in Bristol with Dr. Gordon Turnbull officiating. The family will receive friends in the vestibule immediately following the service. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville. Memorials may be sent to Bob Millard, King College, 1350 King College Rd., Bristol, TN 37620, or College of Engineering, University of Tennessee, 120 Perkins Hall, Knoxville, TN 37996 BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 27, 2001
HENRY, ROBERT LEE Jr. Services for Robert Lee Henry Jr. will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Akard Funeral Home in Bristol with Dr. Gordon Turnbull officiating. The family will receive friends in the vestibule immediately following the service. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Lynnhurst Cemetery, Knoxville. Memorials may be sent to Bob Millard, King College, 1350 King College Road, Bristol, TN 37620, or College of Engineering, University of Tennessee, 120 Perkins Hall, Knoxville, TN 37996.Mr. Henry, 88, of Bristol, Tenn., died Tuesday, July 24, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 29, 2001
HENSLEY, JIMMIE EARNEST Jimmie Earnest Hensley, 55, of 699 White Top Rd., Bluff City, died on July 5, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. He was the son of Pauline Bright Greer and the late Ernest Scott Hensley, and had lived most of his life in the Bristol area. He formerly worked as a truck driver. Survivors include wife, Linda Rainey Hensley; daughters, Joyce Grubb of Hiltons, Va., Lisa Hensley of Rowe, Va., Angie Horne of Bristol, Tenn., and Tammy Burkes of Bristol, Tenn.; son, Kenneth Brewer of Hiltons; sister, Donna Sue Hartsook of Rapidan, Va.; grandchildren, Brandi Horne, Lindsey Horne, Amanda Hale and Samantha Ferguson; uncle, Ross Bright; one niece; one nephew; one great-niece; two great-nephews; and several cousins. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday at 2 p.m. in Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Wayne Barker officiating. Honorary pallbearers include, Jack Bright, Jerry Johnson, Mike Shoun, Tommy Hicks, Bobby Hartsook and Charles Waddell. The family will receive friends on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 6, 2001
HENSLEY, JIMMIE EARNEST Jimmie Earnest Hensley, 55, of 699 White Top Road, Bluff City, died July 5, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. He was the son of Pauline Bright Greer and the late Ernest Scott Hensley, and had lived most of his life in the Bristol area. He formerly worked as a truck driver. Survivors include wife, Linda Rainey Hensley; daughters, Joyce Grubb of Hiltons, Va., Lisa Hensley of Rowe, Va., Angie Horne of Bristol, Tenn., and Tammy Burkes of Bristol, Tenn.; son, Kenneth Brewer of Hiltons; sister, Donna Sue Hartsook of Rapidan, Va.; grandchildren Brandi Horne, Lindsey Horne, Amanda Hale and Samantha Fletcher; uncle, Ross Bright; one niece; one nephew; one great-niece; two great-nephews; and several cousins. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday at 2 p.m. in Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Wayne Baker officiating. Honorary pallbearers include Jack Bright, Jerry Johnson, Mike Shoun, Tommy Hicks, Bobby Hartsook and Charles Waddell. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 7, 2001
HENSON, HARVEY BILL The funeral service for Harvey Bill Henson will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the graveside in Rooty Branch Cemetery with the Rev. Gary Rowlette officiating. Pallbearers will be Billy Taylor, Bobby Taylor, Donnie Taylor, John Henry Taylor, David Henson, Rubin Henson, Howell Henson, Johnny Henson, Nat Stevens and Fred Ashburn. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Weaver Funeral Home. Mr. Henson, 76, 381 Witcher Private Dr., Bristol, Tenn., died Sunday, July 1, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and a son of the late Dave and Norma Presnell Henson. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Rosie Gross and Pearl Henson; and three brothers, Kenneth Henson, Mack Henson and Alfred Henson. He was a former employee of Wright and Lopez. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Myrtle Henson; one sister, Bertha Green; one brother, Bruce Henson; and several wonderful nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 3, 2001
HENSON, HARVEY BILL The funeral service for Harvey Bill Henson will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the graveside in Rooty Branch Cemetery with the Rev. Gary Rowlette officiating. Pallbearers will be Billy Taylor, Bobby Taylor, Donnie Taylor, John Henry Taylor, David Henson, Rubin Henson, Howell Henson, Johnny Henson, Nat Stevens and Fred Ashburn. Mr. Henson, 76, of 381 Witcher Private Dr., Bristol, Tenn., died Sunday, July 1, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 4, 2001
HOSS, HENRIETTA GALYON Henrietta Galyon Hoss, 84, of 147 Goose Creek Road, Bristol, Va., died Friday, July 6, 2001, at home. She was a native of Kingston, Tenn., a daughter of the late J.W. and Debbie Caldwell Galyon, a retired cafeteria employee at Wallace Elementary School and a member of Wallace Untied Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ted L. Hoss; and a son, Wayne Hoss. Survivors include daughters, Judy Towler of Waynesboro, Va., and Priscilla Barker of Bristol, Va.; sons and daughters-in-law, Johnny and Pamela Hoss of Bristol, Va., Eddie and Melissa Hoss of Statesville, NC, and Steve (Butch) and Karen Hoss of Hong Kong; sister, Edna Parker of Lynn, Ind.; brothers, Paul Galyon of Kingston, B.E. "Cotton" Galyon of Kingsport and Raymond Galyon, Kingston; 15 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be conducted 8 p.m. Sunday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Walter Statzer officiating. Graveside service will be conducted 10 a.m. Monday in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 8, 2001
HUBBARD, NANCY JANE GOODPASTURE Nancy Jane Goodpasture Hubbard of 12 Long Crescent Road, Bristol, Va., died July 11, at the Wellmont Hospice House after a lengthy battle with cancer. She was 84. She was the eldest daughter of the late Frank and Hazelle Goodpasture Sr. and the widow of Archie Henry Hubbard Jr. She was born in Roanoke on May 27, 1917. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol, Va. After graduating from Virginia High School, she attended Sullins College and RPI, now known as Virginia Commonwealth University, where she studied art. She was married to Mr. Hubbard, March 11, 1941. They lived briefly in Chicago, Ill,, but returned home during World War II as Mr. Hubbard was serving in the Navy. They remained in Bristol after the war and joined the family truck business which was started by her father, Frank Goodpasture Sr. She was a co-owner of Goodpasture Motor Co., Inc., along with her brother, Frank Goodpasture Jr. and her nephew, Frank Goodpasture III, at the time of her death. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. Her interests included oil painting, music, gourmet cooking and computer art. She also loved building and remodeling homes. Most of all, she enjoyed focusing her attention on her family and friends. She was a member of the State Street United Methodist church. She is survived by her daughter, Nancy Hazelle Hubbard of the home; two sons, Archie Henry Hubbard III of Bristol, Va.; and Dr. Frank Pierce Hubbard Sr. and Frank's wife, Lesley P. Hubbard of Bonita Springs, Fla.; three sisters, Senah G. Buchanan and her husband H.K. Buchanan Jr. of Bristol, Tenn.; Hazelle "Tiny" G. Slack, wife of the late Thad Cox Slack Sr. of Bristol, Va.; and Sophie G. Riddle and her husband Dr. A. C. "Dood" Riddle Jr. of Asheville, NC; one brother, Frank Goodpasture Jr. and his wife, Anne M. Goodpasture of Abingdon; and three beloved grandchildren, Lindsey Talmadge Hubbard of Atlanta, Ga.; Frank Pierce Hubbard Jr. and Sarah Caroline Hubbard of Birmingham, Ala. Also surviving are her extended family: Emily A. Hubbard of Bristol, Va.; Caroline and Jay Alterman of Birmingham, Ala.; David E. McFarlane of Bristol, Va.; Gwen Orman of Bristol, Va.; Mary Jane Miller of Bristol, Va.; Mary M. Slack of Orangeburg, SC; and the family of S.T. Copenhaver Jr. of Bristol, Va.; several cousins, including Fain W. Goodpasture of Bristol, Va.; and Hettie Stuart of Nashville; and many nieces, nephews and in-laws. She is also survived by very special friends, Lois and W. W. "Bud" Walling, Nancy and Frank W. DeFriece Jr., Sally Ann and Woodrow McGlothlin, Joan and Dr. Ron W. Guest, Beverly and Norris "Buddy" Davis, Lois Tilley, Dorothy Wright, David Powers, Alice and Isaac S. Freeman and Ann and John W. Tickle. She would also like to thank some special people for making life a little easier: Peter Curcio, Jimmy Long, Ron Whitt, Larry Duncan, Mickey Lovett, Jerry Kinkead, Fred Wilkins, Elmer Bare and Ricky Bare. Those desiring to make memorials should consider Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Rd., Bristol, TN 37620, McGlothlin-Street Hospitality House, 366 Steele's Rd., Bristol, TN 37620, Bristol Cancer Association, 126 Johnson St., Bristol, VA 24201, Bristol Life Saving Crew, 1601 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201 or the charity of your choice. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Hubbard. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 12, 2001
HUGHES, BRYAN WILLIAM ELIZABETHTON -- Bryan William Hughes, 18, 908 Cedar Ave., died Friday, July 6, 2001, in the Johnson City Medical Center Hospital due to injuries received in an automobile accident. A native of Carter County, he was the son of Ronald McKenney and stepmother, Heidi McKenney, Edwardsville, Pa., and Teresa Hughes Sams, Elizabethton, and stepfather, Randy Sams, Morganton, NC. He was employed by Kysor Panel Systems, Piney Flats, and was a graduate of Freedom High School, Morganton. Survivors, in addition to his parents and step-parents, are two sisters, Avonda Townsend, Elizabethton, and Melissa McKenney, Edwardsville; one brother, Christopher McKenney, Edwardsville; maternal grandfather, William Dallas Hughes, Elizabethton; maternal grandmother, Lucille Jones, Elizabethton; maternal step-grandfather, Daniel C. Jones, Elizabethton; paternal grandmother, Betty Jo Peterson, Jonesborough; two special aunts, Betty Smith and Mary Holly, both of Elizabethton; two special friends, Alicia and Courtney, Morganton; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. A candlelight funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2001, in the Chapel of Peace, Tetrick Funeral Home with Rev. William H. Gahagan, O. P., and Rev. A.G. Wagner officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mr. Freddie Arnold. Graveside services and interment will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2001, in Sunrise Cemetery, Bluff City. Active pallbearers will be Ted McKenney, Clifford Peterson, Ralph Holly, Brian Smith, Ed Walls and Mike Cunningham. Everyone will meet at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2001, to go in procession to the cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, July 10, 2001, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home or at the residence, 908 Cedar Ave., at any time. Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail address tetrick\Nfuneral-plans.com. Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 10, 2001
HUNIGAN, JAMES LARRY James Larry Hunigan, 72, of Bristol, Tenn., died on July 25, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. He was born June 26, 1929, the son of the late William Clayton and Nettie Booher Hunigan, and was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. He was a former sawmill operator and a farmer. Survivors include: daughter, Louise Renee (Tessie) Phillips of Piney Flats; sons, Jamie Hunigan of Jonesborough and Robert Hunigan of Blountville; son-in-law, Terry Phillips; daughters-in-law, Jaime Hunigan and Donna Hunigan; brothers, Charles B. Hunigan and Hughie Oliver Hunigan, both of Bristol TN; sister, Georgia Mae Dean of Baltimore, MD.; three granddaughters, Tiffany Paige Harrison, Anna Mae Hunigan and Kaylyn Grace Hunigan; three grandsons, Travis Lee Shelton, Gabriel M. Hunigan and Christopher Bryant; five nephews, Donald Ray Hunigan, Blaine Hunigan, Wayne Hunigan, Billy Hunigan and Craig Dean; two nieces, Becky Hicks and Carol Ann Booher; several great and great-great-nieces and nephews; and several special friends. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Rowlette officiating. Committal services will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at Rooty Branch Cemetery. Pallbearers include: Tommy Roarke, Blaine Hunigan, Wayne Hunigan, Donald Ray Hunigan, Billy Hunigan and Craig Dean. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. prior to the service and also will have a reception of friends following the graveside service at the Weaver Family Care Center located at 332 Seventh St., Bristol, TN. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Rd., Bristol, TN 37620. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 26, 2001
HUNIGAN, JAMES LARRY Committal services for James Larry Hunigan will be held on Friday at 11 a.m. at Rooty Branch Cemetery. Pallbearers include: Tommy Roarke, Blaine Hunigan, Wayne Hunigan, Donald Ray Hunigan, Billy Hunigan and Craig Dean. The family will have a reception of friends following the graveside service at the Weaver Family Care Center located at 332 Seventh St., Bristol, Tenn. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Rd., Bristol, TN 37620. Mr. Hunigan, 72, of Bristol, Tenn., died on July 25, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 27, 2001
JESSEE, ROBERT DAVID GRAY, Tenn. -- Mr. Robert David Jessee, 61, of 119 Brystone Dr., passed away Sunday, July 22, 2001, in the Wellmont Hospice House. Mr. Jessee was born March 24, 1940, in Tazewell County, Va. He was a son of Elizabeth Dawson Jessee and the late Robert H. Jessee who passed away in 1991. Mr. Jessee had lived in Bristol and had worked as an electronic engineer with ITT-North Electric Co., Gray. He later moved to Gray and retired from the Raytheon Co. in Bristol. He enjoyed camping, water skiing and just being on the area lakes. Mr. Jessee is survived by his mother, Elizabeth D. Jessee of Bristol, Tenn.; three daughters, Robin Jessee of Bristol, Tenn., Kim Routh of Gray and Melissa McClellan of Staunton, Va.; one sister, Patsy Leonard of Espil Springs, Tenn.; six grandchildren; two nieces; and two nephews. The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Saturday, July 28, 1001, at Akard Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 26, 2001
JESSEE, ROBERT DAVID GRAY, Tenn. -- Mr. Robert David Jessee, 61, of 119 Brystone Dr., passed away Sunday, July 22, 2001, in the Wellmont Hospice House. Mr. Jessee was born March 24, 1940, in Tazewell County, Va. He was a son of Elizabeth Dawson Jessee and the late Robert H. Jessee, who passed away in 1991. Mr. Jessee had lived in Bristol and had worked as an electronic engineer with ITT-North Electric Co., Gray. He later moved to Gray and retired from the Raytheon Co. in Bristol. He enjoyed camping, water skiing and just being on the area lakes. Mr. Jessee is survived by his mother, Elizabeth D. Jessee of Bristol, Tenn.; three daughters, Robin Jessee of Bristol, Tenn., Kim Routh of Gray and Melissa McClellan of Staunton, Va.; one sister, Patsy Leonard of Espil Springs, Tenn.; six grandchildren; two nieces; and two nephews. The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Saturday, July 28, 1001, at Akard Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 27, 2001
JOHNSON, J. C. BLUFF CITY -- J C Johnson, 69, died Saturday, June 30, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and the son of the late Alexander and Roseann Russell Johnson. He was the owner-operator of J C's Auto Repair in Bluff City and of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Eva Brown Johnson; three sons, Bobby Joe Johnson of Bristol, Va.; J C Johnson Jr. of Jacksonville, Fla., and Carl Wayne Johnson of Winfield, Ala.; two daughters, Joyce Johnson Ganey of Winfield and Kimberly Marie Johnson of Atlanta, Ga.; two sisters, Dolly Mae Burden of Bristol, Tenn., and Ora Lee Rice, of Bluff City; 15 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Elbert H. Nichols officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View United Methodist Church Cemetery, Route 75, Abingdon. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, B.J. Johnson, Jeremiah Johnson, Paul Callaco, Charles Howard Lakin, Terry Wayne Lakin and Chuck Stout. Honorary pallbearers will be Alvin Rice and Pete Ganey. Memorial contributions may be sent to Bristol Cancer Association, 126 Johnson St., Bristol, VA 24201. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 1, 2001
JOHNSON, J. C. BLUFF CITY -- The funeral service for J C Johnson will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Elbert H. Nichols officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View United Methodist Church Cemetery, Route 75, Abingdon. Pallbearers will be his grandsons, B.J. Johnson, Jeremiah Johnson, Paul Callaco, Charles Howard Lakin, Terry Wayne Lakin and Chuck Stout. Honorary pallbearers will be Alvin Rice and Pete Ganey. Memorial contributions may be sent to Bristol Cancer Association, 126 Johnson St., Bristol, VA 24201. Mr. Johnson, 69, died Saturday, June 30, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 2, 2001
JONES, EDITH LACY NEWARK, NJ -- Mrs. Edith Lacy Jones, 77, of 326 S. 10th St. died Monday, July 16, in a local hospital. She was a former native of Bristol, preceded in death by her parents, Stanhope and Bessie Lacy, and son, Eric Alvin Jones, and was a member of John Wesley United Methodist Church. She currently was a member of Mt. Olive Baptist Church, East Orange, NJ. Survivors: husband, Ernest A. Jones Sr. of Newark; son, Dr. Ernest A. Jones Jr.; daughters, Dr. Debra Y. Jones Peart and Dr. Daphne M. Artis; grandchildren, Mariya Angelica Artis and Alexis Noelle Peart; sisters, her twin Mrs. Eva L. Harvey of Decatur, Ga., and Mrs. Mae L. Chenault of Marlow Heights, Md.; sons- in-law, Ronald Eugene Artis and Dr. Aubrey George Peart Jr.; several nephews and nieces; and brother-in-law, P.H. Robinson Jr. of Bristol, Tenn. Funeral will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday, July 23, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church with the Rev. Russell Fox Sr. officiating. Whigham Funeral Home is in charge. Burial will be in Newark. Information courtesy of Robinson Mortuary Inc., Bristol. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 22, 2001
JONES, IVORY SPEERS KINGSPORT -- Ivory Speers Jones, 84, died at home Wednesday, July 18, 2001, after a brief illness. She was born in Scott County, Va., on April 1, 1917. She and her husband, William B. Jones, had lived in Kingsport since 1952. She retired from J. P. Stevens Company after 33 years of service. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and also enjoyed gardening and crocheting, fishing and quilting. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, William E. Jones; granddaughter, Melissa Hope Livesay Brown; her mother and father, Lloyd and Ida Speers; brother, Esmond Speers; and sister, Imogene Hamilton. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Willie and Lloyd Livesay, Blountville; granddaughters and grandsons-in-law, Penny and Mike Arnold, Snow Camp, NC, and Lynne Ellen and Jeff Hughes, Konnarock, Va.; great-granddaughters, Stephanie and Laura Brown, Asheville, NC; great-grandsons, Jacob and Samuel Arnold, Snow Camp; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Walter and Janelle Speers, Hiltons, Va., and Paul and Glenda Speers, Blackwater, Va.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Margaret and Rex Caddell, Lake Placid, Fla., and Beulah and Claude Holt, Port Charlotte, Fla.; and several nieces, nephews and grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at East Lawn Funeral Home. Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. T. Richard Harris and eulogy given by Sally Blackburn. Graveside services will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at East Lawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Music Fund at Blountville United Methodist Church. Pallbearers will be the nephews of Ivory. Honorary pallbearers will be Rex Caddell, Mike Arnold, David Brown and Jeff Hughes. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 19, 2001
JONES, IVORY SPEERS KINGSPORT -- Ivory Speers Jones, 84, died at home Wednesday, July 18, 2001, after a brief illness. She was born in Scott County, Va., on April 1, 1917. She and her husband, William B. Jones, had lived in Kingsport since 1952. She retired from J. P. Stevens Company after 33 years of service. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends and also enjoyed gardening and crocheting, fishing and quilting. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, William E. Jones; granddaughter, Melissa Hope Livesay Brown; her mother and father, Loyd and Ida Speers; brother, Esmond Speers; and sister, Imogene Hamilton. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Willie and Lloyd Livesay, Blountville; granddaughters and grandsons-in-law, Penny and Mike Arnold, Snow Camp, NC, and Lynne Ellen and Jeff Hughes, Konnarock, Va.; great-granddaughters, Stephanie and Laura Brown, Asheville, NC; great-grandsons, Jacob and Samuel Arnold, Snow Camp; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Walter and Janelle Speers, Hiltons, Va., and Paul and Glenda Speers, Blackwater, Va.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Margaret and Rex Caddell, Lake Placid, Fla., and Beulah and Claude Holt, Port Charlotte, Fla.; and several nieces, nephews and grand-nieces and grand-nephews. Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at East Lawn Funeral Home. Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. T. Richard Harris and eulogy given by Sally Blackburn. Graveside services will be conducted at 9:30 a.m. Saturday at East Lawn Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the Music Fund at Blountville United Methodist Church. Pallbearers will be the nephews of Ivory. Honorary pallbearers will be Rex Caddell, Mike Arnold, David Brown and Jeff Hughes. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 19, 2001
JONES, MARVIN PINEY FLATS -- Marvin Jones, 61, died Sunday, July 15, 2001, at the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Mountain Home, Tenn. He was a native of Bluff City and had made his home in Sullivan County most of his life. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War and was employed at Todd Harkleroad Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc. He was preceded in death by his father, James Thomas Jones. Survivors include his mother, Mary Frances Jones of Piney Flats; a sister, Patsy Tuttle of Bluff City; three brothers, Jerry Jones of Piney Flats, Thomas Jones of Fairlawn, NJ, and Billy Jones of Danbury, Conn.; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jess Neal and Pastor Jimmy Sproles officiating. The committal service and burial will follow in Paperville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Harold Hyatt, Jeff Harkleroad, Tony Snyder, Jimmy Salyer, Bobby Derr and James Osborne. The family will receive from 6 until 8 o'clock Tuesday evening at the funeral home. Arrangements especially for Mr. Jones have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 17, 2001
JONES, MARVIN PINEY FLATS -- Marvin Jones, 61, died Sunday, July 15, 2001, at the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Mountain Home, Tenn. He was a native of Bluff City and had made his home in Sullivan County most of his life. He was a U.S. Army veteran, having served in Germany, and was employed at Todd Harkleroad Roofing and Sheet Metal, Inc. He was preceded in death by his father, James Thomas Jones. Survivors include his mother, Mary Frances Jones of Piney Flats; a sister, Patsy Tuttle of Bluff City; three brothers, Jerry Jones of Piney Flats, Thomas Jones of Fairlawn, N.J., and Billy Jones of Danbury, Conn.; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jess Neal and Pastor Jimmy Sproles officiating. The committal service and burial will follow in Paperville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Harold Hyatt, Jeff Harkleroad, Tony Snyder, Jimmy Salyer, Bobby Derr and James Osborne. Arrangements especially for Mr. Jones have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 18, 2001
KEGLEY, WILLIAM E. "WINK" William E. "Wink" Kegley, 47, 1237 Anderson St., Bristol, Tenn., passed away at 6:15 a.m. Monday, July 30, 2001, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. Born Oct. 14, 1953, in Russell County (Lebanon), Virginia, a son of Bernice Brown Kegley Rynes of Castlewood, Va., and the late Sanford E. Kegley, he had resided in this area for the last 41 years. Mr. Kegley was a former manager for Bristol Rug Cleaners. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Joyce Kegley of the home; one son, Eric Kegley of Bristol, Tenn.; one stepson, Keith Lowery of Bristol, Tenn.; two daughters, Holly Kegley of Bristol, Va., and Amanda Kegley of Kingsport; one stepdaughter, Amber Lowery of Bristol, Tenn.; mother and stepfather, Bernice and Frank Rynes of Castlewood, Va.; five grandchildren; three sisters, Renee Bays of Bristol, Tenn., Yvonne Gross of Piney Flats and Fredia Adkins of Bristol, Va.; three nieces; and one nephew. Mr. Kegley's wishes were to be cremated. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. In lieu of flowers, it is requested that memorial contributions be made to the family. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 31, 2001
KELLER, VIRGINIA "JENNY" Virginia "Jenny" Keller, 83, of Bristol, Tenn., died Sunday, July 15, 2001, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was born in Raven, Va., the daughter of Vernon James and Sara Barrett Herndon. She moved to Bristol in 1970 and was a member of Painter Creek Church of Christ. She was the widow of Jesse Keller. Survivors include two daughters, Sue Pingo and Billie Jean Harr, both of Bristol, Tenn.; one son, Armon O'Neal Beavers of Bristol, Tenn.; one brother, Claude Herndon of Abingdon; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. The funeral service will be conducted at 8 o'clock Monday evening, July 16th, in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home with Mark Gaminde, minister, officiating. The committal service and burial will be conducted at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery with Richard Gaminde, minister, officiating. Memorial contributions may be sent to Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Rd., Bristol, TN 37620. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 Monday evening at the funeral home prior to the service. Condolences to the family may be sent via e-mail to oakley-cook@funeral-plans.com. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Keller have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 16, 2001
KELLER, VIRGINIA "JENNY" The committal service and burial for Virginia "Jenny" Keller will be conducted at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery with Richard Gaminde, minister, officiating. Memorial contributions may be sent to Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Rd., Bristol, TN 37620. Mrs. Keller, 83, of Bristol, Tenn., died Sunday, July 15, 2001, in Wellmont Hospice House. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Keller have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 17, 2001
KENT, JASON PIERCE PINEY FLATS -- Jason Pierce Kent, 30, 449 Huffman Rd., died Tuesday, July 17, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center from injuries received in an accident. Mr. Kent was a native of Johnson City and had lived in Piney Flats most of his life. He was a son of B.K. Kent, Jonesborough and Carol Sue Wyatt Kent, Piney Flats. Mr. Kent was a member of Lick Creek Christian Church. Survivors, in addition to his parents, include his wife, Tracy Milligan Kent, Piney Flats; one brother, James L. Kent, Piney Flats; two half-brothers, Nicholis and Matthew Kent, both of Jonesborough; his grandmother, Arlene P. Kent, Piney Flats; one stepbrother; one stepsister; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted 8 p.m. Thursday from the Morris-Baker South Chapel. Mr. Michael Koruschak and Mr. Tony Duncan, ministers, will officiate. Committal services will be 11 a.m. Friday in Edgefield Cemetery, Piney Flats. Friends are invited to meet the family at Morris-Baker by 10:30 a.m. to go in procession to the cemetery. Pallbearers will be Jeremiah Denton, Jeff Baker, Mike Baker, Brandon Kent, Troy Wyatt, Brandon Carr, Terry Penix, Roy Jr. Penix, Nicholis Denton, Gary Tester and Teddy H. Tester. For those who prefer, the family suggests memorial contributions be given to the Lick Creek Christian Church, 267 Huffman Hill Rd., Piney Flats, TN 37686. Online condolences may be sent to the family via www.morrisbaker.com. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday and other hours at 322 College St. or 334 College St., Piney Flats. Arrangements are by Morris-Baker, 2001 Oakland Ave., Johnson City. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 19, 2001
KING, ANNA LAURA Anna Laura King, 98, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2001, at home in Bristol, Tenn. She was born in Terrell, Texas, in 1902, a daughter of the late John E. and Ada Bass Peyton, and spent her youth in Shreveport, La. She attended Sullins College in 1920 and became a permanent resident of Bristol upon her marriage to George M. King, who preceded her in death in May of 1963. Her commitment to family, church and community was evidenced in her lifelong participation in First Presbyterian Church for 80 years, the Blue Stocking Club for 70 years and as a member of the Bristol Memorial Hospital Auxiliary and Board of Directors, Bristol Public Library Board, PTA's and Women's Literary Club. She served in many leadership roles for over 70 years and has been recognized with various honors and awards for her significant contributions which have had a lasting impact on the community. The most recent honors were as a finalist in the YWCA Tribute to Women in April of 1995 and the J.C. Penny Golden Rule Award in May of 2000. Her life has been an inspiration to all with whom she came in contact. She is survived by daughters, Nancy Jane Parks, widow of C. Erskine Parks, of Bristol, Va., and Laura Ann Warner and husband, John, of Bristol, Tenn.; son, George M. King Jr. and his wife, Peggy, of Bristol, TN; grandchildren, Charles E. Parks Jr. of Bethesda, Md., Peggy Parks Cowan and her husband John of Rockford, TN, Betty Parks Simpson and husband Michael of Annandale, Va., George King Parks and wife Beth of Bristol, Va., Susan Bechdel and husband Les of McCall, Idaho, Jane Warner of Culver City, Va., and John Warner Jr. and wife Mary of Windhock, Namibia, Africa; great-grandchildren, David Cowan, Brian Cowan, Anna Simpson, Charles Simpson, Laura Bechdel, Max Bechdel, Jack Warner, Preston Warner and Kimberly Parks. The family deeply appreciates the loving friendship of Florence Anderson and other caregivers. The funeral service will be conducted at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon at First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Gordon Turnbull officiating. Interment will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Charles Parks, George Parks, Michael Simpson, Brian Cowan, John Warner Jr., Tom King, Clarence Wilkerson and Paul King. Visitation with the family will precede the service at First Presbyterian Church from 1:30 until 2:45 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to First Presbyterian Church, 701 Florida Ave., Bristol, TN 37620, Wellmont Hospice, 280 Steele's Rd., Bristol, TN 37620, or a charity of choice. Arrangements for Mrs. King have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 19, 2001
KING, ANNA LAURA The funeral service for Anna Laura King will be conducted at 3 o'clock Friday afternoon at First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Gordon Turnbull officiating. Interment will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Charles Parks, George Parks, Michael Simpson, Brian Cowan, David Cowan, John Warner Jr., Tom King, Clarence Wilkerson and Paul King. Visitation with the family will precede the service at First Presbyterian Church from 1:30 until 2:45 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to First Presbyterian Church, 701 Florida Ave., Bristol, TN 37620, Wellmont Hospice, 280 Steele's Rd., Bristol, TN 37620, or a charity of choice. Mrs. King, 98, passed away Wednesday, July 18, 2001, at home in Bristol, Tenn. Arrangements for Mrs. King have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 19, 2001
KINKEAD, KELLY BLUFF CITY -- Kelly Kinkead, 77, died Saturday, June 30, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Kinkead was president of Kinkead Machine Co. He was a member of Anderson Street United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his father, David Bruce Kinkead, and his mother, Edna Hawkins Kinkead; a brother, Samuel Edward (Jr.) Kinkead; and a nephew, S. E. Kinkead Jr. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Davis Kinkead; a son, R. David Kinkead and daughter-in-law, Ginger Kinkead of Bristol, Tenn.; and a daughter, Marcia Kinkead Gavin and son-in-law, Charles Gavin of Bluff City. Also surviving are seven grandchildren, Jennifer Kinkead of Charlotte, NC, Chris Kinkead and wife, Karen Graybeal Kinkead, and Jason Kinkead, all of Bristol, Tenn., Eric Gavin of Blacksburg, Va., Justin Gavin of Charlottesville, Va., Charles Gavin III of Great Falls, Va., and Brian Gavin and wife, Tracey, of South Riding, Va.; four great-grandchildren, Laren and Jeremy Kinkead and Christopher and Chandler Gavin; and one sister, Lorraine Kinkead Crabtree of Crossville, Tenn. Funeral service will be conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday, July 1, 2001, in Akard Chapel with Rev. John Thrasher and Rev. Dale Wright officiating. The family will receive friends following the service on Sunday. Committal service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, July 2, 2001, in Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel. Entombment will follow. Honorary pallbearers will be Ted Testerman, Ken Vicchio, Bill Lovegrove, Stanley Bowers and employees of Kinkead Machine Co. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association or the rescue squad. E-mail condolences for the family may be sent to akardfh@chartertn.net. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Kinkead. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 1, 2001
KINKEAD, KELLY BLUFF CITY -- Committal service for Kelly Kinkead will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, July 2, 2001, in Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel. Entombment will follow. Honorary pallbearers will be Ted Testerman, Ken Vicchio, Bill Lovegrove, Stanley Bowers and employees of Kinkead Machine Co. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Lung Association or the rescue squad. E-mail condolences for the family may be sent to akardfh@chartertn.net. Mr. Kinkead, 77, died Saturday, June 30, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Kinkead. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 2, 2001
KREGER, LUCILLE F. GRAY Mrs. Lucile F. Gray Kreger, 88, 101 Colooney Circle, Bristol, Tenn., died Wednesday, July 4, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Charles William and Josie Nunley Gray. She was a retired teacher with Oak Ridge, Tennessee, School System, attended Berea College and was a graduate of Emory & Henry College. She was a member of State Street United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred L. Kreger; sisters, Pauline Gray Maiden and Maude Forest Gray; and brothers, Jack D. Gray and Charles Edward Gray Sr. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. June Gray Counts, Bristol, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 6 p.m. Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Ross Dampier officiating. Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday in Knollkreg Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service on Thursday. Honorary pallbearers: Gary Jessee, Ralph Harring, Dale Fleenor, Barney Rhinehart, Al Arrants, Lee Deal, Dr. David Thompson and Barbara Smith. Those desiring may make memorials to Wellmont Hospice House or Bristol Life Saving Crew. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 5, 2001
KREGER, LUCILLE F. GRAY Funeral services for Mrs. Lucile F. Gray Kreger will be conducted 6 p.m. Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Ross Dampier officiating. Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Friday in Knollkreg Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service on Thursday. Honorary pallbearers: Gary Jessee, Ralph Harring, Dale Fleenor, Barney Rhinehart, Al Arrants, Lee Deal, Dr. David Thompson and Barbara Smith. Those desiring may make memorials to Wellmont Hospice House or Bristol Life Saving Crew. Mrs. Kreger, 88, 101 Colooney Circle, Bristol, Tenn., died Wednesday, July 4, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 6, 2001
LAWSON, DORA SUTHERLAND KINGSPORT -- Dora Sutherland Lawson, 90, died at noon Sunday, July 8, 2001, at Wexford House. She lived in Wise County, Va., and Weber City, Va., for many years, coming to Kingsport in 1976. Mrs. Lawson was a member of the Good Shepherd Baptist Church and a former Sunday School teacher. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lowell Lawson; and a son, Harold Royce Lawson. Surviving are three sons, Ralph Lawson, Kingsport, Hubert Lawson and wife Georgia, Leicester, NC, and Leon Lawson and wife Peggy, Coeburn; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one brother, Gillard Sutherland, Wilmington, Del. Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport. Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday in the chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Wrightly Salling officiating. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday in East Lawn Memorial Park. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 9, 2001
LEONARD, RICHARD E. "PEANUT" Richard E. "Peanut" Leonard, 77, of 2241 Collins St., Bristol, Va., died Monday, July 2, 2001, in Wellmont Hospice House. He was a native of Dayton, Ohio, and had made his home in Bristol most of his life. He was the son of the late Cleve and Grace Shaffer Leonard. He was a self-employed salesman and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Belle Meadows Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 491/2 years, Loretta Leonard; three daughters, Donna Wallace and Deborah Lynn Eller, both of Bristol, Va., and Wanda Booher, of Bristol, Tenn.; three sons, Richard E. Leonard Jr. of Bristol, Va., Mark Allen Leonard of Elizabethton, Tenn., and Albert Lambert of Ohio; 12 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Sam Haynes and the Rev. Darrell Fritts officiating. The committal service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of Memories in Mountain View Cemetery with military rites conducted by the DAV Chapter 40 Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be grandsons. The family wishes to extend their special thanks to the staff of Wellmont Hospice. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 p.m. Tuesday at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 3, 2001
LEONARD, RICHARD E. "PEANUT" The committal service for Richard E. "Peanut" Leonard will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Chapel of Memories in Mountain View Cemetery with military rites conducted by the DAV Chapter 40 Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Mr. Leonard, 77, of 2241 Collins St., Bristol, Va., died Monday, July 2, 2001, in Wellmont Hospice House. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 4, 2001
MANN, WILBUR EUGENE Wilbur Eugene Mann, 59, of 1008 Virginia Ave., Bristol, Tenn., passed away Monday, July 23, 2001, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Born in Bristol, Va., on June 3, 1942, a son of the late John W. and Alice Crumley Mann, he had resided here most of his life. Mr. Mann had been employed at Valleydale and Dana Corporation. He attended Rooty Branch Free Will Baptist Church. Mr. Mann was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Patricia Griffin Mann of the home; three sons, Gene Mann and Timothy Mann, both of Bristol, Tenn., and Tony Mann of Kingsport; six grandchildren, Tabitha Mann, Tyler Mann, Cody Mann, Katie Mann, Hannah Mann and Madison Mann; two brothers, George Mann and John Mann Jr., both of Bristol, Tenn.; and Ellarene Greene of Cleveland, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Karen Yates and Shirley Hilliard. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2001, in the chapel of Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Howard Campbell will officiate. Burial will follow graveside services at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 25, 2001, in Mountain View Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. John Sherrill and men of Rooty Branch Free Will Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 24, 2001
MANN, WILBUR EUGENE Wilbur Eugene Mann, 59, of 1008 Virginia Ave., Bristol, Tenn., passed away Monday, July 23, 2001, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Born in Bristol, Va., on June 3, 1942, a son of the late John W. and Alice Crumley Mann, he had resided here most of his life. Mr. Mann had been employed at Valleydale and Dana Corporation. He attended Rooty Branch Free Will Baptist Church. Mr. Mann was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife of 34 years, Patricia Griffin Mann of the home; three sons, Gene Mann and Timothy Mann, both of Bristol, Tenn., and Tony Mann of Kingsport; six grandchildren, Tabitha Mann, Tyler Mann, Cody Mann, Katie Mann, Hannah Mann and Madison Mann; two brothers, George Mann and John Mann Jr., both of Bristol, Tenn.; three sisters, Mary Nell Wine and Grace Hess, both of Bristol, Tenn., and Ellarene Greene of Cleveland, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Karen Yates and Shirley Hilliard. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2001, in the chapel of Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Howard Campbell will officiate. Burial will follow graveside services at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 25, 2001, in Mountain View Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. John Sherrill and men of Rooty Branch Free Will Baptist Church. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 25, 2001
MARTIN, HOWARD J. Howard J. Martin, 83, of Bristol, Tenn., died Monday, July 16, 2001, at Appalachian Christian Village in Johnson City. He was a native of Jonesborough, Tenn., and had lived in Bristol for the past 40 years. He was a member of Central Christian Church and a member of Sinking Creek Masonic Lodge 575 for nearly 55 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired radio repairman. He was preceded in death by a brother, Stanley Martin. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Kathleen Pickle Martin; two sisters, Lucille Meredith, Elizabethton, Tenn., and Mary Etta Slonaker, Johnson City; and one brother, James Martin, Johnson City. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday at Central Christian Church with ministers Dr. Ross Dampier and Jeff Noah officiating. Entombment will follow in Glenwood Mausoleum. The family will receive friends following a Masonic Memorial Service 6 p.m. Wednesday until 8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Pallbearers will be John McKamey, David Slonaker, Joe Slonaker, Larry McInturff, Bob Parker, Bill Parker and Bill Lewis. Honorary pallbearers are Harrell Hayton, Lyle Feathers, J.W. Feathers, Wayne Hayton, Steve McInturff, Joel Faidley and members of the Loyal Berean Sunday School Class. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Central Christian Church Building Fund, 424 Melrose St., Bristol, TN 37620. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 18, 2001
MARTIN, HOWARD J. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Thursday at Central Christian Church with ministers Dr. Ross Dampier and Jeff Noah officiating. Entombment will follow in Glenwood Mausoleum. Pallbearers will be John McKamey, David Slonaker, Joe Slonaker, Larry McInturff, Bob Parker, Bill Parker and Bill Lewis. Honorary pallbearers are Harrell Hayton, Lyle Feathers, J.W. Feathers, Wayne Hayton, Steve McInturff, Joel Faidley and members of the Loyal Berean Sunday School Class. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Central Christian Church Building Fund, 424 Melrose St., Bristol, TN 37620. Mr. Martin, 83, of Bristol, Tenn., died Monday, July 16, 2001, at Appalachian Christian Village in Johnson City. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 19, 2001
MATTOX, EDWARD GRAHAM Edward Graham Mattox, 62, 1012 North Paperville Road, Bristol, Tenn., died Tuesday, July 10, 2001, in Wellmont Hospice House. He was a native of Sullivan County and son of the late Clarence and Bertie Flanagan Mattox. He was a supervisor with Bristol Compressors machine shop. He was a member of Eastern Heights Presbyterian Church, where he served as a deacon and sound technician and served in Army Reserves. Survivors include his wife, Christine Baker Mattox; son, Brooks James Mattox; sister, Shirley Nickels, Chocowinity, NC; brother, Earl Mattox, Bristol, Tenn.; and mother-in-law, Lola Baker, Bristol, Tenn. Funeral services will be conducted 8 p.m. Thursday in Eastern Heights Presbyterian Church, 238 Paperville Road, Bristol, Tenn., with Rev. Rick Light officiating. Graveside services will be conducted 10 a.m. Friday in Shelby Hills Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers, officers of Eastern Heights Presbyterian Church and supervisors and workers of Bristol Compressors machine shop. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until service time on Thursday in Eastern Heights Presbyterian Church. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 11, 2001
MATTOX, EDWARD GRAHAM Funeral services for Edward Graham Mattox will be conducted 8 p.m. Thursday in Eastern Heights Presbyterian Church, 238 Paperville Road, Bristol, Tenn., with Rev. Rick Light officiating. Graveside services will be conducted 10 a.m. Friday in Shelby Hills Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers, officers of Eastern Heights Presbyterian Church and supervisors and workers of Bristol Compressors machine shop. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until service time on Thursday in Eastern Heights Presbyterian Church. Mr. Mattox, 62, 1012 North Paperville Road, Bristol, Tenn., died Tuesday, July 10, 2001, in Wellmont Hospice House. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 12, 2001
MANUEL, MILDRED LEE FRYE Mildred Lee Frye Manuel, 73, of Bristol, Tenn., went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 29, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. She was a native of Saltville and had made her home in Bristol most of her life. She was a daughter of the late Sam and Elizabeth Surber Frye. She was the widow of Oscar Manuel Sr. She was also preceded in death by a grandson, Michael Malone. She had retired from Bristol Regional Medical Center as food service supervisor after 29 years of service. She was a member of Victory Baptist Church and the Willing Workers Sunday School Class. Survivors include her children and their spouses: Shirley and Eugene Malone of Elizabethton, Liz Shortt of Bristol, Tenn., and Donna and Mark Favor of Bristol, Tenn., Oscar and Virginia Manuel Jr. of Powell, Tenn., Sam and Teresa Manuel of Bristol, Tenn., and Ronnie and Brenda Manuel of Bluff City; one sister, Jeanine Mudd of Bristol, Tenn.; one brother, Tob Frye of Cleveland, Tenn.; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and two nephews. The committal service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Chapel of Memories in Mountain View Cemetery. Interment will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steve Manuel, Christina Vaught, Angie Page, Ronnie Sneed Jr., Jessica Manuel, Samantha Manuel, Kimerly Manuel, Megan Puckett and Max Puckett. Honorary pallbearers will be Red Blackburn, Eugene Malone, Mark Favor, Eddie Smith, Dennis Frye and Don Turner. Family and friends will meet at Weaver Funeral Home at 1:30 p.m. Sunday to go in procession to the cemetery. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 1, 2001
McCLAIN, PEARL SIZEMORE Pearl Sizemore McClain, 85, of Bristol, Tenn., died Saturday, July 21, 2001, in Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Rogersville, Tenn. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Effie Roberts Sizemore. She was a native of Hawkins County and a resident of Bristol for over 64 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Homer McClain, in 1974. Survivors include two sisters, Christine Ward, Mt. Carmel, Tenn., and Ethel Stout, Eidson, Tenn.; two nieces; and two nephews. Funeral service will be conducted Tuesday, July 24, 2001, at 8 p.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. J.C. Shanks officiating. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2001, in Shelby Hills Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday prior to the service. E-mail condolences for the family may be sent to akardfh@chartertn.net. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. McClain. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 23, 2001
McCLAIN, PEARL SIZEMORE Funeral services for Pearl Sizemore McClain will be conducted Tuesday, July 24, 2001, at 8 p.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. J.C. Shanks officiating. Graveside service will be at 1 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2001, in Shelby Hills Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday prior to the service. E-mail condolences for the family may be sent to akardfh@chartertn.net. Mrs. McClain, 85, of Bristol, Tenn., died Saturday, July 21, 2001, in Heritage Manor Nursing Home, Rogersville, Tenn. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. McClain. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 24, 2001
McCROSKEY, ELLA WORLEY Ella Worley McCroskey, 97, of Bristol, Va., died Thursday, July 12, 2001, in N.H.C. Health Care. She was the daughter of the late Franklin and Rosa Adams Worley, and a native and lifelong resident of Washington County, Va. She was a member of Fleenor Memorial Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Robert F. McCroskey. Survivors include three daughters, Virginia A. Roberts, Bristol, Va., Margie Sculthorpe, Ford, Va., and Brenda Carrier, Bluff City; three sons, Donald E. McCroskey, Arthur M. McCroskey and Richard L. McCroskey, all of Bristol, Va.; and three sisters, Viola Anders, Bristol, Tenn., Blenda Thomas, York, Pa., and Eula Mae Hall of Delaware. Also surviving are 35 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, July 13, 2001, in Akard Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Widner and Rev. Lester MacKinnon officiating. Graveside service will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2001, in Fleenor Memorial Cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. on Friday prior to the funeral. Those desiring may make memorials to Fleenor Memorial Cemetery, c/o Arthur M. McCroskey, 16116 Jasper Creek Rd., Bristol, VA 24202. E-mail condolences for the family may be sent to akardfh@chartertn.net. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. McCroskey. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 13, 2001
McCROSKEY, ELLA WORLEY Graveside service for Ella Worley McCroskey will be 11 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2001, in Fleenor Memorial Cemetery. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Those desiring, may make memorials to Fleenor Memorial Cemetery, c/o Arthur M. McCroskey, 16116 Jasper Creek Road, Bristol, VA 24202. E-mail condolences for the family may be sent to akardfh@chartertn.net. Mrs. McCroskey, 97, of Bristol, Va., died Thursday, July 12, 2001, in N.H.C. Health Care. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. McCroskey. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 14, 2001
McELRAFT, LESSIE I. ROARK WAVERLY, Va. -- Mrs. Lessie I. Roark McElraft, 59, formerly of Saltville, died Wednesday, July 11, 2001, in Southside Regional Medical Center in Petersburg, Va. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Gracie Roark; and one brother, Starling "Sambo" Roark. Mrs. McElraft attended Faith Baptist Church in Waverly. Survivors: husband, Billy R. McElraft of Waverly; two sons, David Reece McElraft and wife, Trudy, of Waverly and Casey McElraft of Waverly; six brothers, Arville "Rack" Roark of Glade Spring, Early "Ervin" Roark and wife, Patsy, of Saltville, Leon "De" Roark and wife, Sue, of Tannersville, Va., James "Jimmy" Roark and wife, Nancy, of Tannersville, Earley Roark and wife, Donna, of Chilhowie and Jamie Roark and wife, Julie, of Saltville; three grandsons, David, Erik and Matthew McElraft; one granddaughter, Madeline Kay Jones; one godchild, Stephanie Simmons; three special friends, Nora White, Rev. Raleigh Nunley and Rev. Lewis Lawson; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 14, 2001, at D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with the Rev. Raleigh Nunley and Rev. Bob Briggs officiating. Interment will follow at Allison Family Cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews, Robbie Brickey, Early Roark, Jamie Roark, Charlie Bill Roark, Rack Roark, Jimbo Roark and Ronnie Bowman. Memorial service will be held at 7 p.m. Saturday, July 21, 2001, at Faith Baptist Church in Waverly. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is serving the family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 14, 2001
MINK, MINNIE LOUISE Miss Minnie Louise Mink, 75, died Tuesday, July 24, 2001, in Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Chilhowie and had lived most of her life in Washington County, Va. She was a member of Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church, Chilhowie. Survivors include two sons, Chris Bingham, Abingdon, Jerry Paige, Spartansburg, SC; two granddaughters, Heather Paige, Spartanburg and Nikaha Bingham, Abingdon; two brothers, James Mink and Ronnie Mink, both of Abingdon; three sisters, Shirley Brooks, Chattanooga, Tenn., Barbara Bingham, Hopewell, Va., and Emily Kestner, Hopewell; and a host of nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted Friday, July 27, 2001, at 2 p.m. in the mausoleum in Knollkreg Memorial Park with Rev. John E. Massey Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6-8 p.m. in the funeral home. Farris Funeral Service is serving the family of Miss Minnie Louise Mink. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 26, 2001
MORRISON, ALMEDA VIRGINIA MEADOWVIEW -- Mrs. Almeda Virginia Morrison, 61, died Friday, July 13, 2001, at home. Born in Saltville, she was a daughter of the late William R. Ellis and Almeda Virginia Robbins. She was preceded in death by her brother, Junior Ellis. Mrs. Morrison was a former employee of the Bristol Herald Courier, having delivered newspapers for more than 20 years. She is survived by her husband, James O. Morrison; three sons, Warren Lee Morrison of Hickory, NC, James A. Morrison of Meadowview and Ricky E. Morrison of Schuyler, Neb.; a daughter, Ruth Morrison Widener of Meadowview; four brothers, Robert Ellis of Rockville, Md., James Ellis, Everett Ellis and Teddy Ellis, all of Winston-Salem, NC; four sisters, Frankie Goens of Salem, Tiny "Tootsie" Pearl of Winston-Salem, Mary Hart of Seven Mile Ford, Va., and Geneva Robbins of Pfafftown, NC; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 15, 2001, in Farris Funeral Chapel with Rev. David Critcher officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Casketbearers will be Daniel Morrison, James A. Morrison, Warren Lee Morrison, Ricky Morrison, David Moyers, David Hale and Danny Robinson. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the American Cancer Society, 18129 N. Fork River Road, Abingdon, VA 24210. The family will receive friends from 6-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Farris Funeral Service is serving the family of Mrs. Morrison. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 14, 2001
NICHOLS, JAMES ALBERT "JIM" SALTVILLE -- Mr. James Albert "Jim" Nichols, 68, died Sunday, July 1, 2001, at his daughter's home in Saltville. Mr. Nichols was a former employee of Olin Corp. and a retired employee of Industrial Welding & Machine Shop. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Arlena Nichols; one brother, Floyd Nichols; three sisters, Rudy Thompson, Ruth Burgess and Mary Nichols; and one grandson, Samuel Barker. Survivors: wife, Sadie R. Compton Nichols; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Loretta and Mike Hodgson, Saltville, Doris and Kenny French, Tannersville, Va., Debbie Shuler, Saltville, and Dolly and Randy Barker, Chilhowie; three sisters, Fannie Terry, Saltville, Stella Terry, Chilhowie, and Charlotte Thomas, Sidney, Ohio; six grandsons, Kevin French, Johnson City, Tenn., Scott French and Hunter Gillespie, Saltville, Adam French, Tannersville, Jacob and Nicholas Barker, Chilhowie; three granddaughters, Sarah Beth Gillespie, Amy Shuler and Ashley Carter, all of Saltville; one granddaughter-in-law, Amanda Frye French; two great-grandchildren, Katie and Matthew French, Saltville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, July 4, 2001, at Henderson Funeral Home Chapel in Saltville with the Rev. Wade Kestner officiating. Interment will follow at the Elizabeth Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday evening at the funeral home. The D. R. Henderson Funeral Home is serving the family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 3, 2001
OLIVER, HOUSTON Funeral services for Houston Oliver will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Clifford Newell officiating. Burial will be in Susong Cemetery, Bristol, Va. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Weaver Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Doss, Bill Doss, Billy Doss, Bobby Doss, Jeff Doss and Jackie Canter. Honorary pallbearers will be former members of the Houston A's Softball Team. Mr. Oliver, 89, of 619 Florida Ave., passed away Friday, July 6, 2001, at Cambridge House. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol, born March 4, 1912, a son of the late Thomas Oliver and Amanda Virginia Oliver. He was former owner and operator of Shakesville Ball Park. He was preceded in death by his wife, Fannie Graybeal Oliver. Survivors include three sons, Tommy R. Oliver of Kingsport, John W. Oliver of Richmond and Houston "Sonny" Oliver Jr. of Michigan; two daughters, Judy E. White and spouse, Jerry White, of Bristol, Tenn., Teresa A. Doss and spouse, Donnie Doss, of Bristol, Va.; one sister, Luna Bell Bentley of Bristol, Tenn.; one stepson, Johnny W. Ketron of Knoxville; one stepdaughter, Virginia E. Hall of Bristol, Tenn.; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and two special friends, Becky Oliver and Mabel Leonard. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 8, 2001
OLIVER, HOUSTON Funeral services for Houston Oliver will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Clifford Newell officiating. Burial will be in Susong Cemetery, Bristol, Va. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Doss, Bill Doss, Billy Doss, Bobby Doss, Jeff Doss and Jackie Canter. Honorary pallbearers will be former members of the Houston A's Softball Team. Mr. Oliver, 89, of 619 Florida Ave., passed away Friday, July 6, 2001, at Cambridge House. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 9, 2001
ORBACH, MARGARET ADELINE McCLELLAN ASHEVILLE, NC -- Margaret Adeline McClellan Orbach died in Asheville, July 11, 2001, following a lengthy illness. Margaret was born in Bristol, Va. She had worked most of her adult life as a medical technologist until becoming disabled with MS. She persevered in earning a masters in public health and worked as a community volunteer in many capacities, including facilitating an AIDS support group. Shortly after her twins were born, she co-founded the Asheville Area Mothers of Twins Club. One of her last outreach ventures was to host an MS support chat line for Dr. Koop. Even when her own energy was depleted, she was always willing to aid in the service of public health. Surviving are her loving husband, Norris Orbach; three sons, Benjamin, Matthew and Jonathan, all of Asheville; mother, Evelyn Taylor McClellan, Bristol, Tenn.; two brothers, George McClellan, Bristol, Tenn., and Edwin McClellan, Gray, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews. As per Margaret's request, there will be no funeral service. Burial will be at the Blountville Cemetery in Blountville. E-mail condolences may be sent to ELFuneralHome@netzero.net and will be forwarded to the family. Blountville Funeral Home is serving the Orbach Family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 12, 2001
OSBORNE, WALLACE JAMES PINEY FLATS -- Wallace James Osborne, 86, of 615 Pickens Bridge Road went home to be with the Lord Friday, July 20, 2001, at Select Specialty Hospital-Bristol Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. He was a son of the late Charles James and Lily Hicks Osborne. Mr. Osborne was a native of Bristol, Tenn. He lived a short time in Johnson County, Tenn., but had lived most of his life in Piney Flats. He was a member of Piney Flats Baptist Church. Mr. Osborne retired after 30 years of service from the Bemberg Plant of the Beaunit Corp. in Elizabethton and was also a retired farmer. He was preceded in death by an 18-month-old son, Paul James Osborne; five brothers and five sisters. Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Cleo Perkins Osborne of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Marvin "Buck" Johnson of Piney Flats; one son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Shirley Osborne of Marietta, Ga.; two grandsons, Marvin Johnson Jr. of Piney Flats and Bobby Osborne II of Johnson City; one brother, C. J. Osborne of Bluff City; one half-brother, I.G. Osborne of Blountville; one half-sister, Rosezeen Salyer of Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, July 23, 2001, from Piney Flats Baptist Church with Dr. Allen Davis officiating. Graveside service and interment will be conducted Tuesday, July 24, 2001, from Edgefield Cemetery, Piney Flats at 2 p.m. Those who wish to attend the graveside are requested to meet at the cemetery at 1:50 p.m. Active pallbearers will be Dan Torbett, Steve Elsea, Jim Sanders, Larry Crowe, John Swonger, Carl "Buddy" Rash, Hiram Rash, Scott Barnes, Bobby Osborne, Bobby Osborne II, Marvin "Buck" Johnson and Marvin Johnson Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be the nephews of Mr. Osborne and the men of Piney Flats Baptist Church. The family will receive friends Monday from 6 until 8 p.m. at Piney Flats Baptist Church or other times at the residence of his daughter, 571 Pickens Bridge Road, Piney Flats. To those who desire donations may be made to the Piney Flats Baptist Church Building Fund, 2100 Cherry Road, Piney Flats, TN 37686. Tetrick Funeral Home-Bluff City is in charge of the arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 22, 2001
PALIN, MARY GANNAWAY The funeral service for Mary Gannaway Palin will be conducted at 2 o'clock Tuesday, July 17th, in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home with Rev. E.W. Ely officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Walter Conley, Nick Fleenor, Red Littleton, Vance Harrison and Leon Stedman. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:45 p.m. Tuesday prior to the service at the funeral home. Condolences to the family may be sent via e-mail to oakley-cook@ funeral-plans.com. Mrs. Palin, 82, of Bristol, Va., died Saturday, July 14, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and a daughter of the late John Hartsell Carrier and Maude Ella Gregory Carrier. Her father was a Confederate War veteran, having served in the 63rd Tennessee Infantry. Mrs. Palin was a retired LPN from Bristol Memorial Hospital and an active member of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Porter C. Gannaway, and her second husband, George W. Palin; one sister, Lucille Williams; and three brothers, John E. Carrier, Paul Carrier and Frank Carrier. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Leslie Gannaway of Johnson City; a stepdaughter, Missy Bachman of Bristol, Tenn.; a stepson, Ron Palin of Bristol, Tenn.; two step-grandchildren, Isaiah and Dustin Cardwell; and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Palin have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 16, 2001
PALIN, MARY GANNAWAY The funeral service for Mary Gannaway Palin will be conducted at 2 o'clock Tuesday, July 17th, in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home with Rev. E.W. Ely officiating. Music will be provided by Kevin France and Linda Fleenor. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Alvin Denton, Val Miller, Tom Akers, Frank Phillips, Vernon Sharrett and Jim Hall. Honorary pallbearers will be Walter Conley, Nick Fleenor, Red Littleton, Vance Harrison and Leon Stedman. The family will receive friends from 12:30 until 1:45 p.m. Tuesday prior to the service at the funeral home. Mrs. Palin, 82, of Bristol, Va., died Saturday, July 14, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Palin have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 17, 2001
PARKER, SUSIE G. Graveside services for Susie G. Parker will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2001, in Widener's Valley Cemetery, Damascus. The family will receive friends from 4-8 p.m. Tuesday at 329 Adam's Chapel Rd., Blountville, Tenn. Mrs. Parker, 62, of Bristol, Va., passed away at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, July 8, 2001, at Stant Hall following a brief illness. Born in Laura, Va., on March 12, 1936, a daughter of the late Thomas Haskel Herron and Helen Herron Jones, she had resided in this area since 1997, moving from Big Stone Gap, Va. Survivors include five sons, Lee Parker of Bristol, Garney Parker, Louis Parker and Eddie Parker, all formerly of Appalachia, Va., and Joey Parker of Winchester, Va.; one daughter, Ruth Ann Moore of Pennington Gap, Va.; several grandchildren; three sisters, Jeanette Jones and Rita Scott, both of Torrance, Calif., and Opal Jones of Houston, Texas; four brothers, Ronald Jones, Doug Jones, Bob Jones and Ballard Jones, all of Appalachia; and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements are by Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 10, 2001
PARKER, SUSIE G. Graveside services for Susie G. Parker will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 11, 2001, in Widener's Valley Cemetery, Damascus, with Minister Allen M. Carrico officiating. Mrs. Parker, 65, of Bristol, Va., passed away at 9:30 a.m. Sunday, July 8, 2001, at Stant Hall following a brief illness. Arrangements are by Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 11, 2001
PATTERSON, HOWARD LEE PINEY FLATS, Tenn. -- Howard Lee Patterson, 85, died Saturday, July 14, 2001, at James H. Quillen Medical Center. He was born in East St. Louis, Ill., a son of the late Stanley S. and Nannie Ann Dean Patterson. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a first lieutenant serving in four invasions and five major battle campaigns, including the invasion of the southern coast of France near Toulon (Normandy). He was the recipient of the Bronze Star, the Silver Star, the Purple Heart with Oak Leaf Cluster, the Good Conduct Ribbon, the Expert Infantryman Badge, the Combat Infantryman Badge and ribbons representing active combat. Survivors include his son, Bill Patterson of Carmel, Calif.; two sisters, Mildred Johnson of Piney Flats and Shirley Young of Debary, Fla.; one brother, Leslie Patterson of Ft. Collins, Colo.; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 o'clock Monday afternoon, July 16th, at the National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn., with the VA Chaplain officiating. Military rites will be conducted by Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Bristol Cancer Association, 126 Johnson St., Bristol, VA 24201. Arrangements especially for Mr. Robinson have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Condolences to the family may be sent via e-mail to oakley-cook@ funeral-plans.com. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 16, 2001
PHILLIPS, ELLA MAE Ella Mae Phillips, 80, of 310 Cardin Hollow Rd., Bristol, Tenn., passed away at 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 4, 2001, at her residence following a brief illness. Born on Sept. 9, 1920, a daughter of the late Walter F. and Fannie Kate McCrary Phillips, she has resided in Sullivan County all of her life. She was a nurses aide having worked at King Mountain. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by a brother, Walter Gene Phillips. Survivors include one daughter, Louise Repass of Bristol, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Gigi and spouse James Davis of Blountville, Jessica Repass and special friend Bo Cook of Bristol, Tenn., and Kesha Repass and special friend Luis DeTora of Bristol, Tenn.; three great-grandchildren, Brittany and Jordan Davis and Austin Repass; one nephew; and two nieces. Graveside services will be conducted at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2001, at Hines Cemetery. Elder Hoey Lester and the Rev. Claude Phillips will officiate. Honorary pallbearers will be James Davis, Bo Cook, Luis DeTora, Jerry Osborne, Pete Brewster and Travis Brewster. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home and at other hours at the residence. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 6, 2001
PHILLIPS, ELLA MAE Graveside services for Ella Mae Phillips will be conducted at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 7, 2001, at Hines Cemetery. Elder Hoey Lester and the Rev. Claude Phillips will officiate. Honorary pallbearers will be James Davis, Bo Cook, Luis DeTora, Jerry Osborne, Pete Brewster and Travis Brewster. Mrs. Phillips, 80, of 310 Cardin Hollow Road, Bristol, Tenn., passed away at 1 p.m., Wednesday, July 4, 2001, at her residence following a brief illness. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 7, 2001
PREVETTE, EDWARD PRINCE BLUEFIELD, Va. -- Mr. Edward Prince Prevette, 55, 619 Quail Dr., died Monday, July 23, 2001, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Mr. Prevette was a Washington County, Tennessee, native and the son of the late C. E. and Ruth Talley Prevette. He was a graduate of Science Hill High School in Johnson City and received a B. S. in mechanical engineering from ETSU. Mr. Prevette served in Tennessee Army National Guard from 1967-73. He retired in February, 2001, from his position as a division manager for Maintenance Operation with Norfolk/Southern Railroad in Cincinnati, Ohio, and Bluefield, W.Va. Survivors include his wife, Karen Jones Prevette; three children, Lisa Eileen Prevette, Anthony Edward Prevette and Lauren Ann Prevette all of the home; two sisters, Dani Prevette Messamore, Kingsport and Laura Prevette Neff, Jonesborough; and several nieces, nephews and aunts. Donations may be made to American Cancer Society NE Office, 2513 Wesley Plaza, Suite 4, Johnson City, TN 37601. A private graveside ceremony will be held at the Monte Vista Burial Park in Johnson City on Friday, July 27, 2001. Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home, Jonesborough, 753-0514. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 26, 2001
RAINEY, HARRY DICKERSON & PAULINE REID RAINEY ABINGDON -- Harry Dickerson Rainey, 82, died Tuesday, July 10, 2001, and Pauline Reid Rainey, 80, died Wednesday, July 11, 2001, from injuries received in an automobile accident. They were lifelong residents of Washington County, Va., and members of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah's Witnesses in Meadowview. Harry was retired from the Teamsters Union and Pauline was a homemaker. They are survived by one son, Wayne A. Rainey and wife, Freida of Bristol Va.; and one daughter, Teresa Rainey and husband, Billy M. Howell of Abingdon. Mrs. Rainey is also survived by two sisters, Carolyn Blevins and Mary Argabright, both of Salem, Va.; and an aunt, Pauline Scott of Abingdon. Graveside services for Harry and Pauline will be conducted Friday, July 13, 2001, at 3 p.m. at the Forest Hills Memory Gardens with Mr. Tony Salfi officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Family and friends are to assemble at the funeral home by 2:40 p.m. for a procession to the cemetery. Farris Funeral Service is serving the family of Harry and Pauline Rainey. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 12, 2001
REECE, BILLY WAYNE BLUFF CITY -- Billy Wayne Reece, 40, died Wednesday, July 4, 2001. He was born in Sullivan County and had lived his entire life here. Mr. Reece was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are his father, Billy Joe Reece of Kingsport; his mother, Mary Frances Lemons of Kingsport; a half-sister, Amanda Reece of Kingsport; a half-brother, Rodger Reece of Kingsport; two aunts, Romelda Allen of Church Hill, Tenn., and Dorothy Brown of Mt. Carmel, Tenn.; a best friend, Alan Greer of Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Oak Hill Funeral Home. Services will be conducted in the funeral home chapel at 8 p.m. with Rev. Mike Stout officiating. Entombment will follow at Oak Hill Mausoleum. An online guest book may be signed at www.legacy.com. Oak Hill Funeral Home is serving the family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 7, 2001
ROARK, DAVID "HAROLD" Jr. David "Harold" Roark Jr., 74, of 309 Sunnybrook Drive, Bristol, Tenn., died July 7, 2001, at his residence. He was the son of the late David and Beulah Roark Barr, and a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. He was a farmer, retired from Cortrim Hardwood Products and was of the Presbyterian faith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Berdie Mae Williams Roark. Survivors include: daughter, Kathy Brown of Bluff City; son, David Roark of Bristol, Tenn.; sisters, Mary E. Cruff of Bristol, Tenn., Colleen Atkinson of Mount Juliet, Tenn., and Kathleen Corey of Terre Haute, Ind.; brothers, Edward H. (Bud) Roark of Bluff City, Richard G. Roark of St. George, SC, Dan G. Roark of Chilhowie, Ronnie Roark of Bluff City and Howard Roark of Rogersville, Tenn.; grandchildren, Nathan Randal Brown, Amanda Lee Brown and David Anderson Roark; several nieces and nephews; and very special friends, George and Frances Rosenbalm and Ralph and Mary Oliver, all of Bristol. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Pat Gilbert officiating. Committal services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Crumley Cemetery. Pallbearers include: Bob Roark, Bob Osborne, Bob Jones, Bob Barr, Winfred Reed and Ronnie Wilson. Honorary pallbearers include: Dr. Charles Bolick and Dr. T.C. Greene. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. prior to the service at Weaver Funeral Home and other times at the home of Kathy Brown, 321 Buchanan Drive, Bluff City. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 8, 2001
ROARK, DAVID "HAROLD" Jr. Funeral services for David "Harold" Roark Jr. will be conducted on Monday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Pat Gilbert officiating. Committal services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Crumley Cemetery. Pallbearers include: Bob Roark, Bob Osborne, Bob Jones, Bob Barr, Winfred Reed and Ronnie Wilson. Honorary pallbearers include: Dr. Charles Bolick and Dr. T.C. Greene. The family will receive friends on Monday from 6 to 8 p.m. prior to the service at Weaver Funeral Home and other times at the home of Kathy Brown, 321 Buchanan Drive, Bluff City. Mr. Roark, 74, of 309 Sunnybrook Drive, Bristol, Tenn., died July 7, 2001, at his residence. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 9, 2001
ROARK, VIOLET ROMENTIE Violet Romentie Roark, 77, of Bristol, Tenn., was called home by her Lord, Monday, July 23, 2001, at the Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Russell County, Va., and a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. She was the daughter of the late R.J. and Catherine Price. She was a former restaurant employee and a member of Crossroads Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles C. Roark; sister, O'Dell Reynolds; and a brother, John Barr. Survivors include: two brothers, Trinkle Barr, Charlotte, NC, and Robert Barr, Kingsport; special nieces, Linda Weems, Bluff City, Barbara Smith, Bristol, Tenn., Judy Engler, Madison Heights, Mich., and June Worley, Bluff City; very special niece and nephew, Brandy and Jeremy Shaffer; and several other nieces. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Donnie Shaffer and Rev. Ken Weems officiating. Interment will follow in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Wayne Luttrell, Bud Trivett, Robert Rose, Mark Rose, Charles Worley and John Akers. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Crossroads Baptist Church and the very special nurses on the Skilled Nursing Unit at the Bristol Regional Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Crossroads Baptist Church, 1194 Vance Tank Rd., Bristol, TN 37620. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Weaver Funeral Home or any time at the home of Linda Weems, 477-B, Exide Dr., Bluff City, TN. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 24, 2001
ROARK, VIOLET ROMENTIE Violet Romentie Roark, 77, of Bristol, Tenn., was called home by her Lord, Monday, July 23, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Russell County, Va., and a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. She was the daughter of the late R.J. and Coatlin V. Price Barr. She was a former restaurant employee and a member of Crossroads Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles C. Roark; sister, O'Dell Reynolds; and a brother, John Barr. Survivors include: two brothers, Trinkle Barr, Charlotte, NC, and Robert Barr, Kingsport; special nieces, Linda Weems, Bluff City, Barbara Smith, Bristol, Tenn., Judy Engler, Madison Heights, Mich., and June Worley, Bluff City; very special niece and nephew, Brandi and Jeremy Shaffer; and several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 25, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Donnie Shaffer and Rev. Ken Weems officiating. Interment will follow in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Wayne Luttrell, Bud Trivett, Robert Rose, Mark Rose, Charles Worley and John Akers. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Crossroads Baptist Church and the very special nurses on the Skilled Nursing Unit at the Bristol Regional Medical Center. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to Crossroads Baptist Church, 1194 Vance Tank Rd., Bristol, TN 37620. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at Weaver Funeral Home or any time at the home of Ken and Linda Weems, 477-B, Exide Dr., Bluff City, TN. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 25, 2001
ROBERTS, MELINDA PAULINE Melinda Pauline Roberts, 70, of 178 Keith Dr., Bristol, Tenn., died Tuesday, July 3, 2001, in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, the daughter of the late Harrison and Louise Davidson Mercer, and a homemaker. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, served Church Callings as president of the Women's Relief Society and was president of Children's Primary. She was preceded in death by two brothers; one sister; and two great-grandchildren. Survivors include: husband, Fred L. Roberts; two sons, Fred A. Roberts, Mosheim, Tenn., and Christopher Mercer, Bristol, Tenn.; three daughters, Paula Whiteaker, Abingdon, Linda Johnson, Irmo, SC, and Pam Shipley, Bristol, Tenn.; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; sister, Joan Epperson, Blountville; three brothers, Frank Mercer, Randall Mercer and Phillip Mercer, all of Bristol, Tenn.,; and lifelong friend, Thelma Pippin. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 5, 2001, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with Bishop Bill Whitlock officiating. Burial will follow in the Barker Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Steve Hanor, Dr. Doug Green and Rev. Benny Bowman. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 4, 2001
ROBERTS, MELINDA PAULINE Funeral services for Melinda Pauline Roberts will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 5, 2001, at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints with Bishop Bill Whitlock officiating. Burial will follow in the Barker Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Steve Hanor, Dr. Doug Green and Rev. Benny Bowman. Mrs. Roberts, 70, of 178 Keith Dr., Bristol, Tenn., died Tuesday, July 3, 2001, in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 5, 2001
ROBERTS, SONJA MARIA WILLIS Sonja Maria Willis Roberts of Bristol, Va., went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, July 5, 2001. She was born in Bristol, Va., a daughter of Mary and Albert Willis, a member of Beaver View Baptist Church and a mother to all. She was preceded in death by an infant son, Gary Lee Roberts Jr. Survivors, in addition to her parents, include her husband, Gary Roberts; a daughter, Tonya Roberts of Bristol, Va.; two sisters, Judy Daugherty and Cathy Yates, both of Bristol, Va.; a brother, Al Willis of Charlotte, NC; and several nieces and nephews including Lisa, Shawn, Tim, Al, Jr., Adam, Allyson, Victoria, Miranda, Taylor, Destiny and Elijah. The funeral service will be conducted at 7 o'clock Friday evening in the chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home with Rev. Roy Yelton officiating. The family will receive friends immediately after the service at the funeral home. The committal service and burial will be at 11 o'clock Saturday morning in Glenwood Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Vance, Eddie Stout, Shawn Gray, Tim Daugherty, John Swygert and Wade Sutherland. Following the service at the cemetery, the family will receive friends at the home of Sonja's parents at 1620 McKinley Ave., in Bristol, Va. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 6, 2001
ROBERTS, SONJA MARIA WILLIS The committal service and burial for Sonja Maria Willis Roberts will be at 11 o'clock Saturday morning in Glenwood Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Gary Vance, Eddie Stout, Shawn Gray, Tim Daugherty, John Swygert and Wade Sutherland. Following the service at the cemetery, the family will receive friends at the home of Sonja's parents at 1620 McKinley Ave., in Bristol, Va. Condolences to the family may be sent via e-mail to oakley-cook@funeral-plans.com. Mrs. Roberts of Bristol, Va., went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, July 5, 2001. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Roberts have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 7, 2001
ROBINSON, EVERETT "ROBBIE" M. Everett "Robbie" M. Robinson, 84, of Bristol, Tenn., died Tuesday, July 10, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He moved to Bristol in 1955 and retired as a mechanical engineer from Univac. Mr. Robinson was an artisan of Appalachian crafts and a member of the Cave House of Abingdon. Survivors include his wife of 62 years, Ruth Hughes Robinson; three daughters, Jeanne Poore of Virginia Beach, Va., Joanne Harrington of Blountville and Jan Givens of Florence, Ky.; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Thursday evening, July 12, 2001, at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home with Rev. John Hackney officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 till 7:15 p.m. Thursday prior to the service. Honorary pallbearers will be Hugh White, Bob Barrett and Bob Benning. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Habitat for Humanity, 100 Oakview Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 11, 2001
ROBINSON, EVERETT M. "ROBBIE" The funeral service for Everett "Robbie" M. Robinson will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Thursday evening, July 12, 2001, at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home with Rev. John Hackney officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 till 7:15 p.m. Thursday prior to the service. Honorary pallbearers will be Hugh White, Bob Barrett and Bob Benning. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Holston Habitat for Humanity, P. O. Box 5265, Kingsport, TN 37663-0265. Mr. Robinson, 84, of Bristol, Tenn., died Tuesday, July 10, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 12, 2001
ROSENBAUM, HERBERT GREENVILLE, Va. -- Herbert Rosenbaum, 78, of 17 Spitler Circle, died Monday, July 2, 2001, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, Va. He was born on March 7, 1923, in Abingdon, Va., a son of the late Lyda Phillips Rosenbaum Clark and James Rosenbaum. Herbert was an assistant pastor at Bible Way Ministries in Stuarts Draft, Va. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II and was retired from Moore Brothers Construction with 30 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Geraldine Martin Rosenbaum, whom he married on Dec 14, 1945; two daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and Raymond Simmons of Harrisonburg, Va., and Rena and Billy Myrtle of Stuarts Draft; two sisters, Eula Curd of Damascus and Rachel Wyatt of Kernersville, NC; three grandchildren, Teresa Johnson and her husband Taylor, Andy Myrtle and Katie Myrtle; one great-grandson, David Johnson; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, July 6, 2001, at Johnson Funeral Home Chapel in Damascus with Rev. John Finley officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Thursday at Johnson Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail at johnson\Nfuneral-plans.com. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is serving the family of Mr. Rosenbaum. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 4, 2001
ROSENBAUM, HERBERT GREENVILLE, Va. -- The funeral service for Herbert Rosenbaum will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, July 6, 2001, at Johnson Funeral Home Chapel in Damascus with Rev. John Finley officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 7-8 p.m. Thursday at Johnson Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail at johnson\Nfuneral-plans.com. Mr. Rosenbaum, 78, of 17 Spitler Circle, died Monday, July 2, 2001, at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, Va. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is serving the family of Mr. Rosenbaum. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 5, 2001
SCOTT, ELIZABETH "LIB" SCYPHERS Elizabeth "Lib" Scyphers Scott, 79, of Bristol, Va., died on July 16, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born the daughter of the late Morgan and Viola Campbell Scyphers on Sept. 23, 1921, in Washington County, Va. She had spent most of her life in the Bristol area, retired from Burlington Mills factory and was a member of Brumley Gap Methodist Church. She was the widow of Fred H. Scott. Survivors include: sisters-in-law, Vada Scyphers of Bristol, Tenn., Lena Scyphers of Roanoke, Cleo Mays of Abingdon and Shirley Hagy and husband Jim of Abingdon; brothers-in-law, Sunshine Scott and wife Retha of Abingdon, Clyde Scott of Abingdon and Bascomb Scott and wife Camella of Palmyra, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers include: Rodney Scyphers, Dave Pyle, Steve Scott, Jerry Mays, Randy Scott and Mike Wise. Honorary pallbearers include: David Scyphers, Roy Neeves, Elbert Leonard, Wayne Dickson, Harold Ollis, Steve Scyphers and D.L. Moretz. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 17, 2001
SCOTT, ELIZABETH "LIB" SCYPHERS Funeral services for Elizabeth Scyphers Scott will be conducted on Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers include: Rodney Scyphers, Dave Pyle, Steve Scott, Jerry Mays, Randy Scott and Mike Wise. Honorary pallbearers include: David Scyphers, Roy Neeves, Elbert Leonard, Wayne Dickson, Harold Ollis, Steve Scyphers and D.L. Moretz. Mrs. Scott, 79, of Bristol, Va., died on July 16, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 18, 2001
SKEENS, FRED R. "RED DOG" Graveside services for Fred R. "Red Dog" Skeens will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. at East Hill Cemetery with Rev. Richard Hale and Al Hughes officiating. Burial will follow in East Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home. Honorary pallbearers will be Marty Lowery, Fred Patrick, Don Dixion, Kim Cody, Snook Leonard and friends of Norfolk and Southern Railway of Bristol, Va. Special thanks to the staff of the Hospice House, Dr. Bolick, and special thanks to Dr. Robert Blanton for also being a friends to our dad. Mr. Skeens, 78, of 528 Summitt St., Bristol, Va., passed away Friday, July 13, 2001, at his residence. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol, born June 4, 1924, in Bristol, Va., a son of the late John Skeens and Alice Brushingham Skeens. He was a retired truck driver with Associated Transport and Consolidated Freight and a member of the Teamsters Union. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include his wife of 50 years, Frances Marie Skeens of Bristol, Va.; three sons, Fred Skeens Jr. of Blountville and Terry "Ted" Skeens and Steve Skeens, both of Bristol, Va.; two daughters, Karen Lowery of Bristol, Tenn., and Tina Skeens of Bristol, Va.; five sisters, Mary Smallwood and Shirley Trainor, both of Maryland, Jewell Leonard and Grace Dishner, both of Bristol, Tenn., and Carol Walls of Kingsport; three brothers, Raymond Skeens of Charlotte, NC, and Allen Skeens and Jerry Skeens, both of Bristol, Tenn.; three granddaughters, Samantha Hull of Hickory, NC, Taylor Skeens of Bristol, Va., and Rachel Lowry of Bristol, Tenn.; one great-grandson, Robert "Robbie" Hull; one great-granddaughter, Taylor Hull; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Skeens was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 15, 2001
SNIDER, OZA ANNA FAIRFAX, Va. -- Oza Anna Snider, 84, died Thursday, July 19, 2001, at The Sunrise of Oakton Retirement Center. She was born on Sept. 16, 1916, in Lee County, Va., the daughter of the late Lila Marcum Elkins and James Benton Elkins. She was a retired restaurant manager. She was married to the late Lawson Ralph Snider. She is survived by her daughters, Nancy S. Smagala of Fairfax and Ina S. Josephson of New York; and two grandchildren, Andrew James Smagala and Catherine Dana Smagala. Graveside services will be held at Glenwood Cemetery in Bristol, Tenn., on Sunday, July 22, 2001, at 1 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, Northern Virginia Chapter, 10201 Lee Highway, Suite 210, Fairfax, VA 22030. Arrangements by the Money & King Vienna Funeral Home, Vienna, Va. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 21, 2001
SNYDER, ARCHIE L. BLUFF CITY -- Archie L. Snyder, 64, died on July 24, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born on April 24, 1937, the son of the late Hartsell and Cynthia Harless Snyder, and was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. He was a retired dairy farmer and a member of Landmark Baptist Church. Survivors include: wife, Mary E. Snyder; stepdaughter, Joan Cannon of Blountville; sisters, Kathleen Price of Piney Flats, Linda DeLoach of Elizabethton and Pauline Tallman of Bluff City; brother, Haskell Snyder of Piney Flats; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted on Friday at 11 a.m. at the Florence Union Cemetery with Rev. Mike Able officiating. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 6-8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home or other times at the residence at 2317 Chinquapin Grove Rd., Bluff City. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 26, 2001
SNYDER, ARCHIE L. BLUFF CITY -- Funeral services for Archie L. Snyder will be conducted on Friday at 11 a.m. at Landmark Baptist Church with Rev. Mike Able officiating. Mr. Snyder, 64, died on July 24, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 27, 2001
STARKE, EMILY VESPA Emily Vespa Starke, 5 Euclid Ave., Bristol, Va., died Tuesday, July 3, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Big Fork, W.Va., the daughter of the late Frank and Elizabeth Lipford Vespa, and had lived most of her life in the Bristol area. She had retired from North Electric/ITT and Sperry Univac. Survivors include her husband, Carl E. Starke; one daughter, Sharon W. Neal; sister, Katherine Shutters, half-sister, Ossie Swim; two grandchildren, Brett Wood and Marta W. Gouge; great-grandchildren, Brittanii Wood, Kameron Wood, Karl Lee Wood and Kellyn Gouge. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, July 6, 2001, at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Healing Hands Health Center, 210 Memorial Dr., Bristol, TN 37620. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Weaver Funeral Home and other times at the home of her granddaughter, Marta W. Gouge, 1112 Robins Meadow Lane, Bristol, Tenn. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 5, 2001
STARKE, EMILY VESPA Funeral services for Emily Vespa Starke will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday, July 6, 2001, at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Healing Hands Health Center, 210 Memorial Dr., Bristol, TN 37620. Mrs. Starke, 5 Euclid Ave., Bristol, Va., died Tuesday, July 3, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 6, 2001
STEWART, ALLEN HAYNES The funeral service for Allen Haynes Stewart will be conducted at 2 Saturday afternoon, July 14th, in Blevins Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bill S. Goforth officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be conducted by Patton-Crosswhite V. F.W. Post 6975. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to Valley Pike Presbyterian Church or American Cancer Society in memory of Allen Haynes Stewart. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday evening at the funeral home. Arrangements especially for Mr. Stewart have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at blevins@funeral-plans.com. Mr. Stewart of Bristol died Wednesday. July 11, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House, Bristol, Tenn. He was a former employee for Norfolk and Western Railroad and the Bristol Tennessee/Virginia Post office, from which he retired in 1987. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran serving in World War II. Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Martha Stewart; one son, Michael Stewart; a daughter-in-law, Susan; three grandchildren, Lindsey, Eric and Michael; one sister, Barbara Lois Zint of St. Petersburg, Fla.; a very special uncle and aunt, J. D. and Evelyn Hanner; and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements especially for Mr. Stewart have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 13, 2001
STEWART, ALLEN HAYNES Allen Haynes Stewart of Bristol, Tenn. died Wednesday. July 11, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House, Bristol, Tenn. He was a former employee for Norfolk and Western Railroad and the Bristol Tennessee/Virginia post office, from which he retired in 1987. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, serving in World War II. Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Martha Stewart; one son, Michael Stewart; a daughter-in-law, Susan; three grandchildren, Lindsey, Eric and Michael; one sister, Barbara Lois Zint of St. Petersburg, Fla.; a very special uncle and aunt, J. D. and Evelyn Hanner; two sisters-in-law, Sieglinde Kleefeld and Elisabeth Heindl of Straubing, Germany; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 Saturday afternoon, July 14, in Blevins Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bill S. Goforth officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be conducted by Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975. In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to Valley Pike Presbyterian Church or American Cancer Society in memory of Allen Haynes Stewart. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at blevins@funeral-plans.com. Arrangements especially for Mr. Stewart have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 14, 2001
STUCHKUNAS, MARTHA PARKER WILKES-BARRE, Pa. -- Martha Parker Stuchkunas, 58, of Monroe Street and formerly of Bristol, Tenn., died Wednesday, July 25, 2001, at Mercy Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. Born in Bristol, Va., on Jan. 18, 1943, she was the daughter of the late Eugene and Glenna Lee Parker. She attended the First Baptist Church, Kingston, and was a member of the Bible Study Group at her high rise. She was employed by South View Manor. A sister, Judy Vance, preceded her in death. She is survived by a daughter, Jackie Brieling; grandson, Ronald Martin; granddaughter, Kristin Martin; great-granddaughter, Ariyonna Martin, all of Wilkes-Barre; two brothers, Bob and Bill Parker, both of Bristol, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews. Committal service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, July 30, 2001, in Glenwood Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel with Dr. Ross Dampier and minister Jeff Noah officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Central Christian Church, 424 Melrose St., Bristol, TN 37620. Weaver Funeral home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 29, 2001
STUCHKUNAS, MARTHA PARKER WILKES-BARRE, Pa. -- Committal service for Martha Parker Stuchkunas will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, July 30, 2001, in Glenwood Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel with Dr. Ross Dampier and minister Jeff Noah officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to Central Christian Church, 424 Melrose St., Bristol, TN 37620. Mrs. Stuchkunas, 58, of Monroe Street and formerly of Bristol, Tenn., died Wednesday, July 25, 2001, at Mercy Hospital, Wilkes-Barre. Weaver Funeral home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 30, 2001
TANKSLEY, JAMES ROBERT James Robert Tanksley, 45, of Bristol, TN, died Tuesday, July 17, 2001, at home. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol and a graduate of Bristol Tennessee High School and the University of Tennessee. He was a member of Anderson Street United Methodist Church and the National Rifle Association and a former employee of Sandvik Rock Tools, Inc. Survivors include his parents, Betty and Bob Tanksley of Bristol, TN; his sister, Peg Staton and her husband, Joel, of Bristol, TN; a nephew, Patrick Staton of Bristol, TN; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum in Mountain View Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Fleenor officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 Thursday evening at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Anderson Street United Methodist Church, Corner of Anderson and 10th St., Bristol, TN 37620. Arrangements especially for Mr. Tanksley have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 19, 2001
TANKSLEY, JAMES ROBERT The funeral service for James Robert Tanksley will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum in Mountain View Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Fleenor officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Anderson Street United Methodist Church, Corner of Anderson and 10th Sts., Bristol, TN 37620. Condolences to the family may be sent via e-mail to oakley-cook@ funeral-plans.com. Mr. Tanksley, 45, of Bristol, Tenn., died Tuesday, July 17, 2001, at home. Arrangements especially for Mr. Tanksley have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 19, 2001
TAUSCHER, DAVID M. Sr. The memorial service for David M. Tauscher Sr. will be conducted at 3 o'clock Sunday afternoon, July 29, 2001, in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Glenn L. London officiating. Mr. Tauscher, 80, who died June 8, 2001, is survived by his wife of 60 years, Mary Derkson Tauscher; two sons, David M. "Marty" Tauscher of Blountville and Randy C. Tauscher of Bristol, Va., and Douglas Tauscher of North Carolina; four grandchildren, David C. Tauscher, Adam C. Tauscher, Nicole Frazier and Matthew Spriggs; two great-grandchildren, Hunter Frazier and Radley Frazier; and several nieces and nephews. Condolences to the family may be sent via e-mail to oakley-cook@funeral-plans.com. Arrangements especially for Mr. Tauscher have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 29, 2001
TAYLOR, WILLIAM LEROY BLUFF CITY -- William Leroy Taylor, 72, of 553 Dry Branch Rd., went to be with the Lord at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2001, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Born on Oct. 13, 1928, in Scott County (Hiltons), Va. a son of the late Ellen Taylor, he had resided in the Bristol area most of his life. Mr. Taylor retired from the Sullivan County School Maintenance Division and had also worked in the heating and air conditioning business in the Tri-Cities. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the U.S. Army, where he earned a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. Mr. Taylor served as an active member of the VFW Color Guard and a member of the American Legion. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include two foster sons, George Holdway Jr. and Chris Gilmer, both of Bristol, Tenn.; a special cousin, Edna Holdway of Bristol, Tenn., and several additional cousins; and two special friends, W.L. "Pete" Nininger and Fred Leonard. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Gary Garland will officiate. Burial will follow in the National Cemetery at Mountain Home, Tenn. Military graveside rites will be accorded by the Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975 VFW. Friends will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. Thursday and at other hours at the residence of Edna Holdway, 1643 Georgia Ave. Ext., Bristol, Tenn. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 26, 2001
TAYLOR, WILLIAM LEROY BLUFF CITY -- Funeral services for William Leroy Taylor will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday in the chapel of Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Gary Garland will officiate. Burial will follow in the National Cemetery at Mountain Home, Tenn. Military graveside rites will be accorded by the Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975 VFW. Friends will serve as pallbearers. Mr. Taylor, 72, of 553 Dry Branch Rd., went to be with the Lord at 10:30 p.m. Tuesday, July 24, 2001, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 27, 2001
TERRY, JIMMY LEE Jimmy Lee Terry, 54, of 2370 Carolina Ave., Bristol, Tenn., died Saturday, July 14, 2001, at his residence. He was a native of Bristol and had lived his entire life in this area. He was an auctioneer and a member of Feathers Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors: wife, Debbie Leah Terry; son, Jimmy Lee Terry Jr.; daughter, Tonya Ranee Terry; grandchildren, Trevor, Brice, Gage, Brandon, Hannah and Miranda; brothers, Leslie Mitchell and Bobby Rosenbalm; sister, Lois Mitchell; and daughter-in-law, Jeannie Terry. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, July 16, 2001, at 2 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gary Garland and Phillip Hunt officiating. Pallbearers will be John Baldwin, Rick Matthews, Michael Bernath, Andrew Lloyd III, Smitty and Allen Hunt. Burial will follow in the Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 15, 2001
TERRY, JIMMY LEE Funeral services for Jimmy Lee Terry will be conducted on Monday, July 16, 2001, at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gary Garland and Phillip Hunt officiating. Pallbearers will be John Baldwin, Rick Matthews, Michael Bernath, Andrew Lloyd III, Smitty and Allen Hunt. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Mr. Terry, 54, of 2370 Carolina Ave., Bristol, Tenn., died Saturday, July 14, 2001, at his residence. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 16, 2001
THOMPSON, PAUL V. Graveside services for Paul V. Thompson will be conducted Sunday, July 15, 2001, at 2 p.m. at Greenhills Memory Gardens with Rev. Tony Trunnell officiating with entombment to follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Claypool Hill, Va. Friends may call at Grundy Funeral Home Chapel Saturday evening at 6 p.m. Active pallbearers will be family and friends. Mr. Thompson, 47, of Bristol, Tenn., formerly of Buchanan County, passed away Wednesday, July 11, 2001, from a brief illness. Born in Cambridge, Ohio, he was a son of the late Herbert V. and Dorothy Ross Thompson. He was a resident of Buchanan County several years prior to moving to the Bristol area and was a member of Grundy United Methodist Church. He was a graduate of Grundy High School Class of 1971 and attended Southwest Virginia Community College and Virginia Tech. He was a salesperson for Sears Roebuck & Co. in Bristol, Tenn. Mr. Thompson is survived by: one sister, Ruth and husband, James Horn, of Grundy; one brother, Glen R. Thompson of Abingdon; two nieces, Beth Horn of Roanoke and Lara Thompson of Richlands; two nephews, Quentin Horn of Bowling Green, Ky., and Joel G. Thompson of Richlands; two great-nieces, Madison and McKenzie Horn; and one great-nephew, Quentin Horn Jr. Grundy Funeral Home of Grundy is in charge of all arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 14, 2001
VESTAL, HARRY JUNIOR Funeral services for Harry Junior Vestal will be conducted Monday, July 1, 2001, at 7 p.m. with Rev. Dennis Burnette and Rev. Don Lathrop officiating. Burial will be private. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 p.m. Monday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Vestal, 33, of 1616 Georgia Ave., Bristol, Tenn., died Wednesday, June 27,. 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, former employee of Peerless Woodworking, member of HAM Radio Club, a U.S. Navy veteran and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Mary A. Turner Vestal; three children, Ashley, Joshua and Devin; his parents, Harry H. and Wanda Jane Clawson Vestal; brother, David A. Vestal; maternal grandmother, Lena Clawson; father and mother-in-law, John and Phyllis Turner; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 1, 2001
WADE, MARTHA IRENE Martha Irene Wade, 85, of Bristol, Tenn., died Saturday, July 28, 2001, in Cambridge House. She was a native of Erwin, Tenn., and had made her home in Bristol for many years. She was the daughter of the late Robert K. and Zena Bailey Norris. She was the widow of Robert Austin Wade and a member of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Lawrence and Mary Wade of Santa Clara, Utah; five grandchildren, Jeff Wade, Rick Wade, Kevin Wade, Robert Wade and Pam Wade; and four great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the graveside in Shelby Hills Cemetery with Pastor Bob Jones officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday at Akard Funeral Home. E-mail condolences may be sent to akardfh@chartertn.net. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 29, 2001
WADE, MARTHA IRENE The funeral service for Martha Irene Wade will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the graveside in Shelby Hills Cemetery with Pastor Bob Jones officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday at Akard Funeral Home. E-mail condolences may be sent to akardfh@chartertn.net. Mrs. Wade, 85, of Bristol, Tenn., died Saturday, July 28, 2001, in Cambridge House. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 30, 2001
WELLS, HARLEY BOYD BLUFF CITY -- Mr. Harley Boyd Wells, 85, died Wednesday, July 11, 2001, in Wellmont Systems-Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Bluff City and a life member of Robinson Memorial A.M.E. Zion Church. He was a retired employee of Bluff City Mills. Survivors; wife, Mrs. Grace B. Wells of the home; sons, Billy Gene Wells, Bluff City, and Harlan Wells, Johnson City; daughters, Mrs. Doris Phillips (Rev. Celee Phillips), Knoxville, Mrs. Sarah Frazier, Knoxville, and Mrs. Ruth Harris, Bluff City; sister, Mrs. Lucille W. Flack, Kingsport; 13 grandchildren; and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Saturday, July 14, 2001, from the Robinson Mortuary Chapel with Rev. John J. Mensah officiating. Burial will be in Morning View Cemetery, Bluff City. Family visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of service at the chapel and other times at 425 B & I Private Dr., Bluff City. Robinson Mortuary is serving the family of Mr. Harley B. Wells. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 13, 2001
WELLS, HARLEY BOYD BLUFF CITY -- Funeral services for Harley Boyd Wells will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 14, 2001, from Robinson Mortuary Chapel with Rev. John J. Mensah officiating. Burial will be in Morning View Cemetery, Bluff City. Family visitation will be from 1 p.m. until time of service at the chapel and other times at 425 B & I Private Drive, Bluff City. Mr. Wells, 85, died Wednesday, July 11, 2001, in Wellmont Systems-Bristol Regional Medical Center. Robinson Mortuary is serving the family of Mr. Harley B. Wells. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 14, 2001
WILLEN, GEORGIA KINGSPORT -- Georgia Willen, 78, 487 Minga Rd., passed away Saturday, July 21, 2001, and went to be with Jesus while holding her Bible at her home. She was a resident of Sullivan County most of her life. Mrs. Willen was a member of Tri-City Apostolic Church. Georgia was a loving mother and grandmother who always had a kind word and smile for everyone. Her husband, Ralph Willen (1993); parents; and her special grandmother, Rebecca Hawkins, preceded her in death. Surviving are her three daughters and son-in-law, Jean Briggs, Kingsport, Joanne and Walter Vest, Johnson City and Wanda Lewis, Kingsport; two sons and daughter-in-law, Wade and Wilma Willen, Kingsport and Steve Willen of the home; sister, Ollie Potter, Jacksonville, Fla.; five brothers, Noah Gragg of Bluff City, and Issac Gragg, Daniel Gragg, Jacob Gragg, and Elijah Gragg, all of Bristol; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, July 23, 2001, at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport. Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday in the chapel with Rev. Fred Greer officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 23, 2001
WOODARD, MARY BAYS Mary Bays Woodard, 70, of 13282 King Mill Pike, Bristol, Va., died Friday, July 27, 2001, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Anna Mae Lunsford Bays, born in Caney Valley of Washington County, Va. she was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, an employee with ARA Food Services at VI College and attended Riverview Methodist Church. Survivors include: husband, Howard Woodard; children and spouses: Tammie Scardo and Robbie Baines and Mark and Fred Woodard; grandchildren, Keri, Amanda, Heather, Chad and Shanna; two great-grandchildren; sister, Ernestine Canter; brother, Frank Bays; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 29, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Walter Statzer officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be friends of the family. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 28, 2001
WOODARD, MARY BAYS Mary Bays Woodard, 70, of 13282 King Mill Pike, Bristol, Va., died Friday, July 27, 2001, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was the daughter of the late Ernest and Anna Mae Lunsford Bays, born in Caney Valley of Washington County, Va. she was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, an employee with ARA Food Services at VI College and attended Riverview Methodist Church. Survivors include: husband, Howard Woodard; children and spouses: Tammie Scardo and Robbie Baines and Mark and Freda Woodard; grandchildren, Keri, Amanda, Heather, Chad and Shanna; two great-grandchildren; sister, Ernestine Canter; brother, Frank Bays; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 29, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Walter Statzer officiating. Burial will follow in Riverview Cemetery. Pallbearers will be friends of the family. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 29, 2001
WYATT, KATHERINE NAOMI Katherine Naomi Wyatt, 76, of 125 Gouge St., Bristol, Va., died on Tuesday at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. She was born Feb. 12, 1925, the daughter of the late Roy Ben and Laura Mae Watkins Kirk, and was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. She was a former department manager at K-Mart and was a member of Lynwood Bible Church. She was the widow of Tom D. Wyatt. Survivors include: son, Kenneth Wyatt of Kingsport; daughter, Tona Wyatt of Bristol, Va.; granddaughter, Jennifer Peterson; grandsons, Jeff Bowman, Cameron Wyatt and Brad Wyatt; and great-grandchildren, Banner, Jessica, Zoe, Abbey, Leslie, Ashley, Josh and Jordan. Private graveside services will be conducted on Thursday at 11 a.m. at Mountain View Cemetery with Rev. Richard N. Hale officiating. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Jeff Bowman, Cameron Wyatt and Brad Wyatt; and friends, Michael Moore, Walter George and Mark Counts. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 18, 2001
WYATT, KATHERINE NAOMI Private graveside services for Katherine Naomi Wyatt will be conducted on Thursday at 11 a.m. at Mountain View Cemetery with Rev. Richard N. Hale officiating. Pallbearers will be her grandsons, Jeff Bowman, Cameron Wyatt and Brad Wyatt; and friends, Michael Moore, Walter George and Mark Counts. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Mrs. Wyatt, 76, of 125 Gouge St., Bristol, Va., died on Tuesday at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 19, 2001
YOUNG, DAVID LEE BLUFF CITY -- David Lee Young, 61, 1058 Pleasant Grove Rd., went to be with the Lord Monday, July 2, 2001, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Asheville, NC. He was a native of Marion, Va., the son of the late James A. and Winnie A. Haga Young, and had lived in Lexington, Ky., before moving to the Bristol area in 1987. He was a retired mechanic, a member of First Freewill Baptist Church and a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Kay Allen Young; brothers and spouses, Charles and Janie Young, James and Lonnie Young and Archie and Ann Young, all of Marion; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Young was preceded in death by his sister, Ida Jean Gilliam. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2001, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Darrell Pickel officiating. Burial will be Friday at 2 p.m. in Rose Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Marion, with military honors conducted by VFW Post 4667. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Young, Steven Young, Rex Allen, Gary Allen, Glenn Patterson and Curtis Todd. Honorary pallbearers are Coolidge Goodman, Ireland Smith, Fred James, Howard Miller, Claude Lane, Jimmy Harkleroad, Cobey Kiser, Winson Sanders and George Salyers. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 4, 2001
YOUNG, DAVID LEE BLUFF CITY -- Funeral services for David Lee Young will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Darrell Pickel officiating. Burial will be Friday at 2 p.m. in Rose Lawn Memorial Cemetery, Marion, with military honors conducted by VFW Post 4667. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Young, Steven Young, Rex Allen, Gary Allen, Glenn Patterson and Curtis Todd. Honorary pallbearers are Coolidge Goodman, Ireland Smith, Fred James, Howard Miller, Claude Lane, Jimmy Harkleroad, Cobey Kiser, Winson Sanders and George Salyers. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel.Mr. Young, 61, 1058 Pleasant Grove Rd., went to be with the Lord Monday, July 2, 2001, at the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Asheville, NC. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 5, 2001
YOUNG, HORACE EDWARD "JUNIOR" LEBANON -- Horace Edward (Junior) Young Jr., 76, died Monday, July 23, 2001, in the James H. Quillen Veterans Administration Medical Center in Johnson City. Born in Micaville, NC, a son of the late Horace Edward Young and Jeneva Hall Young, he had lived in Russell County the past 42 years. He was a retired maintenance superintendent for the Pittston Coal Co. A U.S. Army Air Corps veteran of World War II, he served in the Pacific Theater. He was a member of the Lebanon Masonic Lodge 251 A. F. & A.M. and the Kazim Shrine Temple in Roanoke. He was also a member of Finney Baptist Church. Mr. Young was an avid outdoorsman, fisherman and a lover of music. He was a wonderful husband, father and grandfather. He was preceded in death by one brother; and two sisters. Surviving are his wife, Trula Smith Young: one daughter and son-in-law, Betsy Y. Dickenson and Tom Dickenson, Castlewood; one son and daughter-in-law, Horace Edward Young III and Alicia Chafin Young, Lebanon; three granddaughters, Jan D. Osborne and Sarah N. Dickenson, both of Castlewood, and Rachel V. Young, Lebanon; one grandson, Andrew Edward Young, Lebanon; three sisters, Patricia Y. Rotenberry, Kimball, W.Va., Peggy D. Phelps, Mt. Ulla, NC, and Mary Y. McCravey, Burlington, NC; one brother, Michael C. Young, Burlington; also several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday in the Combs Funeral Service Chapel in Lebanon with the Rev. Mike Carter officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery in Bristol, Va. Pallbearers will be John Arrington, Tom Dickenson, Jamie Osborne, Ed Rotenberry, Cliff Phelps and Andy Young. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Combs Funeral Service is serving the Young family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER JULY 25, 2001