GOLOWASH, VICTOR Victor Golowash, 77, of Bristol, Tenn., died Monday, Sept. 3, 2001, at his residence. Mr. Golowash was a native of the Ukraine but had been a United States resident since 1959 and had lived in the Bristol area for the past 10 years. He was Baptized Greek Orthodox. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Lidia Kitrilakis. Survivors include one daughter, Helena Sofianopoulos of Houston; four grandsons, Christos of Houston, Alexander of Seattle, Peter of London, England, and Andrew of Seattle; and his friend and dance partner, Pat Jessee of Bristol, Va. A memorial service is to be announced at a later date. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@chartertn.net. Victor's wishes were to be useful to scientific research and education and will be a part of UT at Knoxville's Department of Forensic Anthropology Program. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Golowash. BRISTOL HERLAD COURIER SEPT. 7, 2001

GREENE, RHONDA ANDERSON KINGSPORT -- Rhonda Anderson Greene, 45, died Friday, Sept. 21, 2001, at her residence. She was a native of Marion but had lived most of her life in Sullivan County, Tenn. She was a daughter of M. Otho and Virginia Jones Anderson, both of Piney Flats. Ms. Greene was a graduate of Sullivan East High School and earned her degree in nursing from East Tennessee State University. She had worked as a registered nurse for several area hospitals, including Sycamore Shoals and Northside Hospitals. Ms. Greene was a member of Piney Flats Methodist Church and had attended Harbor Light Baptist Church also. Survivors, in addition to her parents, include a daughter, Ashlee Dallas Gillespie of Gray; and a sister, Beverly Dawn Anderson of Grundy. Funeral services will be conducted 8 p.m. Sunday in Morris-Baker South Chapel. Rev. Mack Houston and Rev. Carol Wilson will officiate. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Monday in the Shell Cemetery, Piney Flats. Family and friends will meet at the cemetery for this service. For those who prefer, the family suggests memorials to the American Red Cross Relief Fund, 69 Wilson Ave., Johnson City, TN 37604. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday. Condolences may be sent through www.morrisbaker.com. Arrangements by Morris-Baker Funeral Home, 2001 Oakland Ave. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER Sept 23, 2001

GREER, JANE OSBORNE MOORE ROWESVILLE, SC -- Jane Osborne Moore Greer, 71, of 397 Hewitt Drive, died Monday, Sept. 17, 2001, at home. She was born in Bristol, Tenn., a daughter of Hattie Smith Osborne and the late James Osborne. She was retired from Koyo Bearing Manufacturing. Surviving, besides her mother, are one daughter, Mrs. Steve (Kathy) Beason of Rowesville; one son, Michael Moore of Bristol, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Jonathan Moore and Kristy Sproles, both of Bristol, Tenn.; one sister, Lou Ann Williams of Rowesville; one great-grandson, Stephen Waugh of Wise, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Wednesday in Orangeburg, SC Thompson Funeral Home of Orangeburg is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT. 19, 2001

GUNNING, THELMA ROUTH Thelma Routh "MeMe" Gunning, 92, of 1932 Euclid Ave., Bristol, Va., died on Sept. 3, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. She was born July 6, 1909, the daughter of the late Frank and Maggie Smith Routh, and was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. She was a homemaker and a member of West Hills Christian Church, She was the widow of Ted Gunning. Survivors include: daughter, Barbara Gunning Justis and husband J. Arnold Justis of Richmond; son, James Gunning and wife Merle of Bluff City; five grandchildren; one step-granddaughter; four great-grandchildren; four sisters; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Knapp officiating. Interment will follow in Gunnings Cemetery. Pallbearers will be members of West Hills Christian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West Hllls Christian Church, 116 Elm St., Bristol, TN. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT. 4, 2001

GUNNING, THELMA ROUTH Funeral services for Thelma Routh "MeMe" Gunning will be conducted on Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Gary Knapp officiating. Interment will follow in Gunnings Cemetery. Pallbearers will be members of West Hills Christian Church. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to West Hills Christian Church, 116 Elm St., Bristol, TN. Mrs. Gunning, 92, of 1932 Euclid Ave., Bristol, Va., died on Sept. 3, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT. 5, 2001

HAGAN, GEORGIA MAE SOUTH Mrs. Georgia Mae South Hagan of Bristol, Tenn., died Friday, Sept 21, 2001, in Wellmont Hospice House. Born in Johnson City, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Charles E. South. Mrs. Hagan was a summa cum laude honor graduate of East Tennessee State University where she received her B. S. degree. Her M. A. degree was received from Vanderbilt-Peabody. Other advanced study was done at the University of Tennessee and University of Iowa. A teacher for over 40 years, she taught Latin and related subjects at Science Hill High School, Johnson City, and at Tennessee High, Bristol. Following retirement, she taught at Sullins Academy and at King College in Latin and E.S.O. Departments. She played a major role in the state organization of Junior Classical League. She traveled extensively in the states and Western Europe. Mrs. Hagan held membership in American Classical League, American Association of University Women, Johnson City, Monday Club Auxiliary and Gamma Chapter, Delta Kappa Gamma for which she was serving as president when Alpha Alpha Chapter was organized in Bristol. For over 50 years, she was an active member of the Bristol Chapter. She belonged to Women's History Club and served a presidential term in Greater Bristol Chapter AARP. Mrs. Hagan was a member of the Christian Church, E. Unaka Christian, in Johnson City, and Central Christian in Bristol. She was a leader in the Loyal Berean Sunday School Class and in women's church activities. Survivors include her husband, Hugh Hagan; two sisters, Mrs. Helen Weaver and Mrs. Gladys Howard, both of Johnson City; niece, Mrs. Jan Haynie of Johnson City; and two nephews, Dr. Alfred C. Weaver of Charlottesville, Va., and Dr. William H. Howard III of San Antonio, Texas. Memorial services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 24, 2001, in the Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel with ministers Dr. Ross Dampier, Jeff Noah and Niles Kitzmiller officiating. Entombment will be in the Glenwood Mausoleum. Anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution may choose a charity of your choice or send contributions to the Central Christian Church, Melrose and Southside, Bristol, Tenn. Any floral memorials will be used on the grave of Hugh Hagan's mother, Mrs. Curtis Jett Hagan, in the Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. Monday in the Glenwood Mausoleum Chapel. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER Sept 23, 2001

HAGEY, K. ALBERT K. Albert Hagey, 90, a lifelong resident of Bristol, died Thursday, Sept. 27, 2001. He was born in Bristol, Tenn., a son of Mabel Dulaney Hagey and King Albert Hagey. He was a graduate of King College in 1934 and president of the student body his senior year. He was employed by East Tennessee Light and Power as revenue accountant for 35 years. He worked for H&R Block and Harrop Paper Company after retirement. He was a member of the National Association of Accountants for many years. He was treasurer of South Bristol Kiwanis Club. He was a deacon at Central Presbyterian Church, where he was a lifetime member. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Rozelle Hagan Hagey. Survivors include a son, King A. Hagey of Bristol; two daughters, Patricia Hagey Connelly of Kingsport and Dianne Hagey Proffit of Knoxville; one sister, Doris McGlashan of Santa Barbara, Calif.; two brothers, Marvin Hagey Sr. of Gray, Tenn., and David Hagey of Mount Pleasant, Texas; three grandchildren, Alesia Hagey Connelly of Berkeley, Calif., Jason Henry Connelly and Nancy Hagey Proffit, both of Knoxville; two great-grandsons, Michael and Gabriel Raulet; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at the graveside Monday, Oct. 1, at 11 a.m. at Glenwood Cemetery with the Rev. Dr. Robert L. Lowry officiating. Burial will follow. The family will receive friends from 3 until 5 Sunday afternoon at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Honorary pallbearers will be Joseph Connelly, John Hagey, Marvin Hagey Jr., Hagan Kohler, Allen Proffit, Charles Burks, Jim Jack Hickam, Ira Luster Jr., Frank Tilden, Houston Trinkle, Alfred Bush, Ike Moore Jr., Roy Owen Jr. and Arthur VanNostrand. Those desiring may make memorials to Central Presbyterian Church or the Bristol Public Library. Condolences to the family may be sent via e-mail to oakley-cook@ funeral BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 29, 2001

HARDOBY, MARY ALICE LAMBERT Mary Alice Lambert Hardoby, 72, 800 Fairview Ave., Bristol, Va., died Monday, Sept. 17, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Bristol, Va., a daughter of the late Charles and Stacy Hatcher Lambert, and had lived most of her life here. She was retired from Parks Belk Company after 25 years of service and was a member of East End Christian Church. She is survived by her husband of 54 years, Charles W. Hardoby; two sons, Gary Hardoby of Bristol, Va., and Daniel Hardoby of Only, Tenn.; one sister, Margaret Richardson of Chinquapin Grove, Tenn.; four grandchildren, Michelle Colon and Shea, Max and Stacy Hardoby; one great-grandson, Carson Colon; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 8:30 Wednesday evening in the Chapel of Blevins Funeral Home with Kenneth Littleford, minister, officiating. The committal service and entombment will be at 11 Thursday morning in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum at Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:15 p.m. Wednesday at Blevins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send memorial contributions to East End Christian Church, 1216 Texas Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. Condolences may be sent via e-mail to the family at blevins@ffuneral-plans.com. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Hardoby have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 18, 2001

HARDOBY, MARY ALICE LAMBERT The funeral service for Mary Alice Lambert Hardoby will be conducted at 8:30 Wednesday evening in the North Chapel of Blevins Funeral Home with Kenneth Littleford, minister, officiating. The committal service and entombment will be at 11 Thursday morning in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum at Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:15 p.m. Wednesday at Blevins Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send memorial contributions to East End Christian Church, 1216 Texas Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. Condolences may be sent via e-mail to the family at blevins@ffuneral-plans.com. Mrs. Hardoby, 72, 800 Fairview Ave., Bristol, Va., died Monday, Sept. 17, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Hardoby have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT. 19, 2001

HARRISON, PEARL L. Funeral services for Pearl L. Harrison will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, 2001, in Rooty Branch Baptist Church. The Rev. Howard D. Campbell will officiate. Burial will follow in Rooty Branch Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tommy Addair, Timothy Fitzwater, Leon McGhee, Lilburn Rhymer, Kenny Dale, James E. Lewis and Arthur Moorehouse. Honorary pallbearers will be Roger Hodge, Paul Elmer Hodge, John Branson and Don Wallace. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home and at other hours at the residence of the son, Walter L. Harrison, 1577 Bristol Caverns Highway, Bristol, Tenn. Mrs. Harrison, 77, of 1573 Bristol Caverns Highway, Bristol, Tenn., passed away at 12:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. Born Oct. 21, 1923, in Coeburn, Va., a daughter of the late Archie and Fannie Mitchell Lawrence, she had resided in this area most of her life. Mrs. Harrison was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, James William Harrison in 1976; a son, Bobby Lee Harrison Sr.; a stepdaughter, Lois Tallman; two sisters, Goldie Lawrence and Viola Gibson; and one brother, Frank Lawrence. Survivors include one son, Walter L. Harrison of Bristol, Tenn.; two daughters-in-law, Brenda Harrison of Bristol, Tenn., and Sarah Harrison of Greenville, NC; a special thank-you to her nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ruby Lawrence of California and Bertha Willis of Garden City, Mich; two brothers, Bill Lawrence of Illinois, and Rex Lawrence of Oregon; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 15, 2001
HARRISON, PEARL L. Funeral services for Pearl L. Harrison will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, 2001, in Rooty Branch Baptist Church. The Rev. Howard D. Campbell will officiate. Burial will follow in Rooty Branch Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tommy Addair, Timothy Fitzwater, Leon McGhee, Lilburn Rhymer, Kenny Dale, James E. Lewis and Arthur Moorehouse. Honorary pallbearers will be Roger Hodge, Paul Elmer Hodge, John Branson and Don Wallace. The family would like to thank all those friends who sent food, flowers or helped in any way through the sickness and death of Mrs. Harrison. Mrs. Harrison, 77, of 1573 Bristol Caverns Highway, Bristol, Tenn., passed away at 12:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 16, 2001

HATCHER, CARROLL LYNN MARTINSVILLE, Va. -- Carroll Lynn Hatcher, 73, 3130 Dyer Store Rd., died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2001, in Wake Forest Baptist University Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC He was born in Bristol, Tenn., a son of the late Marion Hatcher and Mary Edwards Hatcher. He began working at the Bulletin in 1960, was managing editor for Martinsville Bulletin from 1960-72, and was a free-lance outdoor writer for Bulletin for several years. He was a member of Virginia and National Outdoor Writers Association. He was an Air Force veteran serving in Germany from 1950-54. He received a BS degree from Richmond Professional Institute, now VCU, in journalism. Surviving are his wife, Sarah Aderhold Hatcher; one daughter, April Lynn Hatcher, North Charleston, SC; two sisters, Mary Aileen Hatcher of Bristol, Tenn., and Sarah Hatcher Harris, Gillsville, Ga.; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held Thursday in Martinsville. Norris Funeral Services, Inc., of Martinsville, is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 26, 2001

HAYTON, MAUDE N. Maude N. Hayton, 92, 512 Norfolk Ave., Bristol, Va. died Friday, Aug. 31, 2001, at the Cambridge House. She was born in Bristol, Va., Dec. 1, 1908, the daughter of the late William E. and Ellen E. Johnson Hayton and has been a lifelong resident of Bristol, Va. Mrs. Hayton was retired from the City of Bristol Virginia School System, a member of Norfolk Avenue Baptist Church and was preceded in death by a special friend, Hobert Trivett, and is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, Sept. 2, 2001, at 2 p.m. in the Sharretts Cemetery with Rev. William T. Arnold officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT. 1, 2001
HAYTON, MAUDE N. Funeral services for Maude N. Hayton will be conducted Sunday, Sept. 2, 2001, at 2 p.m. in the Sharretts Cemetery with Rev. William T. Arnold officiating. Mrs. Hayton, 92, 512 Norfolk Ave., Bristol, Va. died Friday, Aug. 31, 2001, at the Cambridge House. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT. 1, 2001

HEATH, RONALD Ronald Heath, 85, 103 Skytrail Circle, Bristol, Tenn., died Sunday, Sept. 9, 2001, at James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center Nursing Home following an extended illness. A native of Milan, Mich., he had lived in Bristol, Tenn., the past 28 years. He was the son of the late Harlie and Marjorie Cady Heath. He was of the Baptist faith and was a retired correction officer. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge and a U.S. Army veteran having served in World War II. He was preceded in death by a brother, Marlie Heath, who was missing in action during World War II; and a sister, Anne Birchmeier. Survivors include his wife, Diana Sudut Heath of the home; four sons, Mark Heath, Denver, Colo., Blair Heath, Spokane, Wash., Dan Heath, Bristol, Tenn., and Ron Heath Jr., Bristol, Tenn.; one grandson, Derek Heath, Spokane, Wash.; one sister, Thelma Jasper, Milan, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services and internment will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2001, at The National Cemetery in Mountain Home, Tenn., with Chaplain Jose Martinez officiating. Military honors will be accorded by Capt. Lynn H. Folsom V. F.W. Post 2166. Honorary pallbearers will be doctors and nursing staff of James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center Nursing Home and Kinesio therapy staff at James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center Nursing Home. Everyone will meet at the cemetery at 10:55 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2001, for the graveside services and internment. Those who prefer, in lieu of flowers, may make donations in memory of Ronald Heath to Shriners Hospital for Children, 950 W. Faris Rd., Greenville, SC 29605. Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail address tetrick@ funeral-plans.com. Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, 423-542-2232. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT. 11, 2001

HENDERSON, ANNA LEE SALTVILLE -- Mrs. Anna Lee Henderson, 92, died Friday, Sept. 14, 2001, in Francis Marion Manor. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fel A. Henderson; one son, Ralph Henderson; and two daughters, Dicie Henderson and Patsy Walters. Survivors: one son, Kirby L. Henderson, Saltville; two brothers, Hobert Shortt, Saltville and Glenn Shortt, Heflin, Ala.; one sister, Nelia Yontz, Saltville; several nieces and nephews; eight grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 17, 2001, at D. R. Henderson Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bob Surber and Rev. Bob Briggs officiating. Interment will be at Elizabeth Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday evening, Sept. 16, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Friends may also visit at the home of Mrs. Yontz at 1116 W. Main St. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Saltville Rescue Squad. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home of Saltville is serving the family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 15, 2001

HENDRICKS, RUTHMARIE WALLS A celebration of the life of Ruthmarie Walls Hendricks will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 6, 2001, in the chapel of State Street United Methodist Church. The Rev. Dr. Fred Dearing, the Rev. Jane Taylor and Dr. Robert L. Lowry will officiate. Burial will follow in Holston Conference Cemetery in Emory, Va. Pallbearers will be Cecil "Buck" Heath Jr., Cecil "Sonny" Heath III, Cecil Heath IV, Michael Heath, William DuBose and David DuBose. The family will receive friends at State Street United Methodist Church from noon-2 p.m. Thursday and at other hours at the residence of a son, Bruce S. Hendricks, 724 Edgemont Ave., Bristol, Tenn. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to State Street United Methodist Church Music Fund, 300 West Valley Dr., Bristol, VA 24201. Mrs. Hendricks, 74, of Bristol, Va., went home to be with the Lord and other family members on Monday, Sept. 3, 2001, at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. Born on June 10, 1927, in Middlesboro, Ky., a daughter of the late Col. I.J. and Bertha Ensor Walls, she had resided in the Bristol area since her early childhood, moving from Greensboro, NC Mrs. Hendricks was a homemaker and a member of State Street United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir for many years. She attended Tennessee High School and graduated from Ward-Belmont in Nashville. Mrs. Hendricks was preceded in death by her husband of 23 years, Eugene E. "Gene" Hendricks in 1971, and by one brother, Dr. Bruce Ensor Walls. Survivors include four children, Jeanne Ruth Hendricks DuBose and her husband William Minor DuBose of Richmond, Va., Walter Walls Hendricks and his wife Therese C. Hendricks of Hopewell Junction, NY, Bruce Scott Hendricks and his wife Sandra Denise Laney Hendricks of Bristol, Tenn., and Elizabeth Hendricks Lefebvre and her husband Bertrand G. Lefebvre of Vevey, Switzerland; five grandchildren, David Eugene DuBose, Rebekah Jean DuBose, Elizabeth Michelle DuBose, Laura Jean Hendricks and Kevin Joseph Hendricks; and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT. 6, 2001

HESS, CHARLES RAY Sr. CLEMMONS, NC -- Charles Ray Hess Sr., age 83, formerly of Larwood Acres, Bristol, Va., died Friday, Sept. 21, 2001, at his home. Mr. Hess was born in Abingdon and had lived in Bristol, Va., since 1943. He was a World War II Army veteran and retired manager of Seviers Laundry and Cleaners. He was a member of Shelby Masonic Lodge 162 and a long-time member of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church. Mr. Hess was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy McClellan Hess, in January, 1999, and by a brother, Howard L. Hess. Survivors include one son, Charles Ray "Chip" Hess Jr. and his wife, Paulette J. Hess, of Clemmons; two grandsons, John Anthony Hess and Christopher Ray Hess, both of Kernersville, NC; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, 2001, in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Bob Jones officiating. Private graveside services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, 2001, in Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday prior to the service at Akard Funeral Home. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Hess. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER Sept 23, 2001

HESS, CHARLES RAY SR. CLEMMONS, NC -- Private graveside services for Charles Ray Hess Sr. will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, 2001, in Glenwood Cemetery. E-mail condolences may be sent to the Hess family at akardfh@chartertn.net. Mr. Hess, age 83, formerly of Larwood Acres, Bristol, Va., died Friday, Sept. 21, 2001, at his home. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Hess. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT. 24, 2001

HINKLE, LARRY EUGENE BLOUNTVILLE -- Larry Eugene Hinkle, 53, passed away unexpectedly on the job Thursday, Sept. 20, 2001. Larry was born in Pontiac, Mich., moved to Tennessee at the young age of 20 months old and lived there the remainder of his life. He graduated from Holston High School and attended East Tennessee State University. He was employed by RC Cola for the past 13 years. Larry is survived by his mother and stepfather, Bell and Hubert (Pop) Christian of Blountville; a son, Mark Hinkle of Germany; a daughter, Melanie Graham of Bristol, Tenn.; seven grandchildren; his father, Elmer Ed Hinkle of Johnson City; sister, Donna Burnell of Woodbridge, Va.; four brothers, Teddy Christian and Don Christian, both of Blountville, Billy Christian of Kingsport and Ron Hinkle of Pontiac, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be 5-7 p.m. Monday at Blountville Funeral Home. Funeral service will be at 7 p.m. in the Blountville Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Bill Christian officiating. Graveside service and burial will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be RC Cola co-workers, Rick Stone, Rick Stone Jr., John Clark, Mike Grandstaff, Thomas Mink and Michael Wise. Honorary pallbearers will be Teddy Christian, Christopher Christian, Junior Doss, Eric Clark, Chris Cox, Rick Stone, Daniel Campbell, Rick Stone Jr. and Donald Christian. Blountville Funeral Home is serving the Hinkle/Christian family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER Sept 23, 2001

HINKLE, LARRY EUGENE BLOUNTVILLE -- Graveside service and burial for Larry Eugene Hinkle will be 11 a.m. Tuesday at Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be RC Cola co-workers, Rick Stone, Rick Stone Jr., John Clark, Mike Grandstaff, Thomas Mink and Michael Wise. Honorary pallbearers will be Teddy Christian, Christopher Christian, Junior Doss, Eric Clark, Chris Cox, Rick Stone, Daniel Campbell, Rick Stone Jr. and Donald Christian. Mr. Hinkle, 53, passed away unexpectedly on the job Thursday, Sept. 20, 2001. Blountville Funeral Home is serving the Hinkle/Christian family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 25, 2001

HODGE, BOBBY LEWIS LIMESTONE, Tenn. -- Mr. Bobby Lewis (Bob) Hodge departed this life on Sept. 29, 2001. He was age 69 and a native of Bristol, Tenn. He was the son of the late Mary Ellen Morris Hodge and Luther Lewis Hodge of Bristol, Tenn. He was a graduate of Bristol Tennessee High School, a former employee of Bristol Steel and Iron Works, Pioneer Steel, and the owner and founder of B.L. Hodge Company of Limestone. He was a devoted husband and father and attended St. Anne's Catholic Church. Survivors are his devoted wife and companion of 48 years, Mary Elizabeth Seneker Hodge; four sons and daughters-in-law, Robert L. Hodge of Johnson City, Christopher M. Hodge and wife Cynthia of Limestone, Daniel C. Hodge and wife Vickie of Bristol, Tenn., Kenneth J. Hodge and wife Michelle of Greeneville, S.C; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa M. Hodge Cawood and husband Phil of Bristol, Tenn., Constance E. Hodge Childress and husband Johnnie of Houston, Texas; two brothers, Billy F. Hodge and Jackie F. Hodge, both of Bristol, Tenn.; one sister, Carole Jean Hodge Bishop of Piney Flats, Tenn.; mother-in-law, Sarah Kathleen Seneker; 10 grandchildren, Christopher "Mark" Hodge II, Adam D. Hodge, Jessika Hodge Lusk, David A. Hodge, Jessica Ann Haas, Jon Patrick Cawood, Nicholas Austin Hodge, Katherine E. Hodge, Erin Nicole Childress and Peyton Lewis Hodge; one great-grandchild, Kaleigh D. Lusk; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Mass will be conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 2, 2001, in St. Anne's Catholic Church with Rev. Timothy E. Keeney officiating and Rev. Randy Hopson assisting. Burial will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2001, in St. Anne's Catholic Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Childress, Norman Bishop, Mark Hodge, Adam Hodge, John Queen, Billy F. Hodge and Jackie F. Hodge. Honorary pallbearers will be Phillip M. Seneker and John A. Seneker III. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday at St. Anne's Catholic Church prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Anne's Catholic Church, 350 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. E-mail condolences may be sent to the Hodge family at akardfh@ chartertn.net. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Hodge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER OCT. 1, 2001

HODGE, GEORGE F. "BUD" Jr. Graveside service for George F. "Bud" Hodge Jr. will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001, at the Stophel Cemetery. Rev. Jackie Cox will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Weaver Funeral Home or at the home. Mr. Hodge, 70, 1005 Pennsylvania Ave., Bristol, Tenn., passed away Monday, Sept. 10, 2001, in Cambridge House. The son of the late George F. Sr. and Louise Manuel Hodge, he was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and a former employee of Hickory Tree Bus Co. and Overnite Trucking Co. Survivors include his children, Billy Hodge, Betty Nichols, Gary Hodge, Dallas Hodge and Kimberley Gent; sisters, Mary Jane Short, Hattie Booher, Barbara Grubbs, Linda Humphrey, Wanda Gill and Sylvia Sage; 13 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Hodge was preceded in death by a brother, Maxwell "Whacker" Hodge. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT. 12, 2001
HODGE, GEORGE F. "BUD" Jr. Graveside service for George F. "Bud" Hodge Jr. will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001, at the Stophel Cemetery. Rev. Jackie Cox will officiate. Mr. Hodge, 70, 1005 Pennsylvania Ave., Bristol, Tenn., passed away Monday, Sept. 10, 2001, in Cambridge House. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 13, 2001

HUTCHINS, ALLEN HILTONS, Va. -- Allen Hutchins, 43, of Route 1, passed away Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2001, at his residence. He was born in Sullivan County on Feb. 10, 1958. He had been employed as market manager with Food Lion. Mr. Hutchins was a member of First Baptist Church of Weber City. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Toy Lee and Georgia M. Hutchins; maternal grandfather, Robert Lee Harless; mother-in-law, Bertie B. Robinson; and sister-in-law, Eletta Stidham. Surviving are wife, Susie Robinson Hutchins, Hiltons; daughter, Keshia Boggs, Marion, Ill.; son, Zachary Hutchins of the home; father and mother, Cecil and Lorena Harless Hutchins, Cedar Bluff, Ala.; sister, Donna Franklin, Gray, Tenn.; brother, Mike Hutchins, Gate City, Va.; maternal grandmother and maternal step-grandfather, Bertha H. and Jessee Bass, Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are 6-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 27, 2001, at First Baptist Church of Weber City and any time at the residence. Funeral services will be conducted at the church at 7 p.m. with Rev. Dean Smith and Rev. Mike Jenkins officiating. Music will be provided by Jiggs Willis, Eddie Henry, The Salleys and Theresa Lane. Graveside services will be Friday at 11 a.m. at Salyers Cemetery on Route 1, Pound, Va. Pallbearers will be Shawn Hutchins, Terry Nigra, Kevin Baker, Kelly Baker, Neil Salyers and Pete Herron. Honorary pallbearers will be members of East Carters Valley Ruritan Baseball Team. The family will meet at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to First Baptist Church of Weber City, P. O. Box 2155, Weber City, VA 24290 or Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Rd., Bristol, TN 37620. Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 27, 2001

KEATON, NED BLUFF CITY -- Ned Keaton, 93, died Monday, Sept. 10, 2001, at the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Nursing Home. He was a native of Antigo, Wis., and a son of the late Clarence Keaton Sr. and Emma Adkins Keaton. He was a member of Calvary Memorial Baptist Church in Bluff City. Mr. Keaton was a World War II U.S. Army veteran and a former member of the American Legion and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Survivors include his wife, Marie Keaton, Bluff City; three stepsons, James Matherly, Bristol, Tenn., Bill Matherly, Elizabethton, and Avery Lynch, Bluff City; one stepdaughter, Mary Meadows, Radford; one brother, Clarence Keaton Jr., Grundy; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. from the chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home-Bluff City with Pastor Avery Lynch and Bro. Richard Trivette officiating. Music will be under the direction of The Evangelaires. Graveside and interment will be conducted at 10 a.m. at The National Cemetery at Mountain Home, Tenn. Military honors will be conducted by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Those who wish to attend the graveside are requested to meet at the funeral home at 9 a.m. to travel in procession to the cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Clarence Lynch, Charles Lynch, Laney Lunch, Amilcar Pinda, J.G. Shepard and David Holt. Honorary pallbearers will be Alan Leonard, Waymond Thomas and Richard Scoggins. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 until 8 p.m. from the chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home-Bluff City Chapel. Tetrick Funeral Home-Bluff City Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT. 11, 2001

KETRON, BRENDA SHARON TEMPLETON KINGSPORT -- Brenda Sharon Templeton Ketron, 59, of 3313 Long Hollow Rd., died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2001, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. She was born in Scott County, Va., and retired from the City of Kingsport as a school crossing guard for over 28 years. She was a 1960 graduate of Gate City High School. Mrs. Ketron attended Community United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sonny "H.T." Ketron in 1968; her father, Walter T. Templeton; and her stepfather, Hobart R. Jenkins. Surviving are three daughters, Lisa Sharrett and husband, Jeff, Atlanta, Ga., Sonya Parlier and husband Dwayne, Kingsport, and Cindy Depew and husband Danny, Kingsport; grandchildren, Kristi Sharrett, Jessica Sharrett, Brittany Sharrett, Ashley Hodges, Jordan Lawson, Michael Patterson and Stephanie Patterson; mother, Eva Byrd Templeton Jenkins, Kingsport; one brother, Donald Templeton and wife Betty, Rose Hill, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Carter-Trent Funeral Home of downtown Kingsport. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Claude Lane and the Rev. John Hackney officiating. Burial will follow at East Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Brenda Ketron Family, 1820 Hermitage Dr., Kingsport, TN 37664. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 20, 2001
KETRON, BRENDA SHARON TEMPLETON KINGSPORT -- Brenda Sharon Templeton Ketron, 59, of 3313 Long Hollow Road died Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2001, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. She was born in Scott County, Va., and retired from the City of Kingsport as a school crossing guard for over 28 years. She was a 1960 graduate of Gate City High School. Mrs. Ketron attended Community United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Sonny "H.T." Ketron in 1968; her father, Walter T. Templeton; and her stepfather, Hobart R. Jenkins. Surviving are three daughters, Lisa Sharrett and husband, Jeff, of Atlanta, Sonya Parlier and husband, Dwayne, of Kingsport, and Cindy Depew and husband, Danny, of Kingsport; grandchildren, Kristi Sharrett, Jessica Sharrett, Brittany Sharrett, Ashley Hodges, Jordan Lawson, Michael Patterson and Stephanie Patterson; mother, Eva Byrd Templeton Jenkins, Kingsport; one brother, Donald Templeton and wife Betty, Rose Hill, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Claude Lane and the Rev. John Hackney officiating. Burial will follow at East Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Brenda Ketron Family, 1820 Hermitage Drive, Kingsport, TN 37664. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 21, 2001

KYLE, GEORGE GILBERT Sr. CHARLOTTE, NC -- George Gilbert Kyle Sr., formerly of Bristol, passed away Friday, Sept. 21, 2001, in Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte, following a brief illness. Mr. Kyle had lived in Charlotte for the past 18 years. He was a former employee of McClister Music Co. of Bristol, Tenn., and loved to travel and camp. Mr. Kyle served his country honorably in the Merchant Marines and was very active in the Tennessee High School Athletic Booster Club in the 70s. Mr. Kyle is survived by his companion of 22 years, Dorothy Binic of Charlotte; one son, George Gilbert Kyle Jr. of Atlanta; one daughter, Judi August and her husband, Neal August, of San Francisco; two grandchildren, Amber and Jed August, both of San Francisco; one sister, Lorraine Fox, niece, Kathy Layne and her husband, Harry Layne, all of Bristol; and one brother, W.T. "Dub" Kyle Jr. and his wife, Jewel Kyle, of Bristol, Tenn. Also surviving are Dorothy's children, Barbara Fox and her husband, Danny Fox, of Charlotte, Joanne Burress of Concord, NC, Richard Schick and his wife, Pat Schick, of Marietta, Ga., Dorothy Jones and her husband, George Jones, of Maryland; and Dorothy's grandchildren, Rachel Fox, Jason Fox and wife, Lauren Fox, and Richard Schick Jr. Graveside services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, 2001, in Glenwood Cemetery with Rev. John Thrasher officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 23, 2001, at Akard Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Tennessee High School Athletic Boosters Club, Edgemont Avenue, Bristol, TN 37620. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Kyle. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER Sept 23, 2001

KYLE, GEORGE GILBERT CHARLOTTE, NC -- Graveside services for George Gilbert Kyle will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, 2001, in Glenwood Cemetery with Rev. John Thrasher officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Tennessee High School Athletic Boosters Club, Edgemont Avenue, Bristol, TN 37620. E-mail condolences may be sent to the Kyle family at akardfh@chartertn.net. Mr. Kyle, formerly of Bristol, passed away Friday, Sept. 21, 2001, in Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte, following a brief illness. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Kyle. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT. 24, 2001

LARIMER, CLEO MILLER "COOKIE" ABINGDON -- Mrs. Cleo (Cookie) Miller Larimer, 73, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001, at Grace Health Care Center, Abingdon. She lived most of her life in Washington County. She was the daughter of the late Noah and Ida Miller, and was preceded in death by her husband, Festus Preston Larimer. She was a member of the Trigg Street Church of God in Abingdon. She was a former cook with the Chicken Little and Treasure Island restaurants in Abingdon. Survivors include her son, Michael Festus Larimer of Abingdon; one brother, Luther Shelton of Bristol, Va.; one sister, Gracie Miller of Abingdon; two grandchildren, Richard Larimer and Jessica Larimer; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Abingdon, with Pastor James Beaver officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday beginning at noon - 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be John Sarver, Charles Stapleton, Dean Whitt, Ken Hawkins, Richard Larimer and Steven Sloan. Farris Funeral Service is serving the family of Mrs. Larimer. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 15, 2001

McCLANAHAN, ERVIN H. Ervin H. McClanahan, 73 years of age, of Bristol, Va., formerly of Buchanan County, passed away Saturday, Sept. 22, 2001, in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, following an extended illness. Born in Buchanan County, he was a son of the late Kennis and Edna Stiltner McClanahan. He had been a lifelong resident of Buchanan County prior to moving to the Bristol, Va., area 15 years ago. He was a former employee of Jackson Hardware & Furniture Company, a former employee of Pet Milk Company and co-owner of E & P Shopping Center at Harman, Va. He was former manager of Coca-Cola Bottling Company Plant, Vansant, Va., and, at the time of his death, was a salesman for Buchanan Oil Company. He was a devoted husband, father, granddad and friend. He treasured the time spent on his tractor in the garden and helping family and friends. He thoroughly enjoyed his work with all the Exxon Associates. Mr. McClanahan is survived by his wife of 54 years, Maurene Keen McClanahan, Bristol, Va.; one daughter, Pam and husband Jim Snead, Grundy; two sons, Harold McClanahan, Grundy and Gary and wife Linda McClanahan, Knoxville; one sister, Dorothy and husband, David Deel, Richlands; and four grandchildren, Lindsay McClanahan, Johnson City, Ben McClanahan, Knoxville, Blake Snead, Grundy and Dana Snead, Grundy. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2001, at 11 a.m. at Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Howard Daniels and Mack Varney officiating with burial to follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Va. Friends may call at Grundy Funeral Home Chapel Monday evening at 6 p.m. Active pallbearers will be Estil Clevinger, Joe Arrington, Hansel Edwards, Coy Viers, Phillip Wood, Mike Rush, Jim Owens, Kevin Rush, John Snead and Larry Compton. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Lester, Ronnie Adams, Bob Boyd and employees of Buchanan Oil Company. Grundy Funeral Home of Grundy is in charge of all arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT. 24, 2001

McNUTT, LACY B. GROVETOWN, Ga. -- Mr. Lacy B. McNutt, 74, of Willowick Drive, loving husband of 51 years to Edna B. McNutt, died Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2001, at the residence. Additional survivors include three sons, Rev. Gerald McNutt of Grovetown, Mr. Ronald McNutt of Thomason and Mr. Timothy McNutt of Grovetown; one daughter, Mrs. Regina Frickel of Bristol, Tenn.; two brothers, Mr. Melvin McNutt and Mr. Clyde Ray McNutt, both of Bristol, Tenn.; one sister, Mrs. Carolyn Sue Mitchell of Bristol, Tenn.; six grandchildren, Gerald Lynn McNutt Jr., Phillip Paul McNutt, Timothy Charles McNutt, Jessica Frickel, Melissa E. McNutt and Alex Frickel; and three great-grandchildren, Taylor McNutt, Zachary McNutt and Haley McNutt. A native of Bristol, Tenn., Mr. McNutt was a veteran of the Vietnam War, receiving the Bronze Star Medal and retired as sergeant first class after 20 years in the U.S. Army. He was a member of Morning Star Fellowship in Grovetown. If so desired, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Richmond - Columbia County Unit, P. O. Box 1725, Augusta, GA 30903. Graveside services will be conducted on Saturday at 1 p.m. in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by the VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERLAD COURIER SEPT. 7, 2001

McNUTT, LACY B. GROVETOWN, Ga. -- Graveside services for Mr. Lacy B. McNutt will be conducted on Saturday at 1 p.m. in Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by the VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Mr. McNutt, 74, of Willowick Drive, loving husband of 51 years to Edna B. McNutt, died Tuesday, Sept. 4, 2001, at the residence. If so desired, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Richmond-Columbia County Unit, P. O. Box 1725, Augusta, GA 30903. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERLAD COURIER SEPT. 8, 2001

McREYNOLDS, PAULINE FLEENOR GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Graveside services for Mrs. Pauline Fleenor McReynolds will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 14, 2001, in Mountain View Cemetery with Rev. Larry Carroll officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001. E-mail condolences may be sent to the McReynolds family at akardfh\Nchartertn.net. Mrs. McReynolds, 78, died Saturday, Sept. 8, 2001, in Palm Garden Nursing Home, Gainesville. She was born in Sullivan County, Tenn., to the late John R. and Virgie Clifton Fleenor. She graduated from Valley Institute High School in 1940 as the class valedictorian. She had resided in Florida for the past 45 years. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Elizabeth Stampfli; and two sisters, Shirley Fleenor Jessee and Ruby Fleenor. Survivors include three sons, Val McReynolds and wife, Dianne, of Micanopy, Fla., George McReynolds and wife Maureen of Gordonsville, Va., and Maurice McReynolds and wife Christine of Gainesville; two sisters, Mrs. Hazel Fleenor of Bristol, Va., and Gladys Neely and husband J. Robert Neely, Jr. of Charlotte, NC; three brothers, Paul E. Fleenor Sr. and wife Ethelyn of Bristol, Va., Cecil Allen Fleenor and wife Beatrice of Jonesborough, Tenn., and Bruce Fleenor and wife Evelyn of Charlotte, NC; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. McReynolds. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT. 12, 2001

McREYNOLDS, PAULINE FLEENOR GAINESVILLE, Fla. -- Graveside services for Mrs. Pauline Fleenor McReynolds will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 14, 2001, in Mountain View Cemetery with Rev. Larry Carroll officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001. E-mail condolences may be sent to the McReynolds family at akardfh@chartertn.net. Mrs. McReynolds, 78, died Saturday, Sept. 8, 2001, in Palm Garden Nursing Home, Gainesville. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. McReynolds. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 13, 2001

MICHALES, CLAUDE ALLEN Claude Allen Michales, 69, a former resident of 1477 E. State St., Bristol, Tenn., died Friday, Aug. 31, 2001, at Graystone Health Care. He was born May 18, 1932, a son of Ben F. and Lilly Bolling Michales. Survivors include his stepmother, Alice Michales; one brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Violet Michales; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at the graveside in the Holston Valley Cemetery Monday, Sept. 3, 2001, with Rev. Paul Brown and Rev. Jimmy Epperson officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT. 1, 2001

MICHAELS, CLAUDE ALLEN Funeral services for Claude Allen Michales will be conducted at the graveside in the Holston Valley Cemetery Monday, Sept. 3, 2001, with Rev. Paul Brown and Rev. Jimmy Epperson officiating. Mr. Michales, 69, a former resident of 1477 E. State St., Bristol, Tenn., died Friday, Aug. 31, 2001, at Graystone Health Care. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT. 3, 2001

MIKEAL, MINNIE ANNABELL CHAPMAN Minnie Annabell Chapman Mikeal, 87, of 1309 Pennsylvania Ave., Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, Sept. 27, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Washington County, Va., daughter of the late Lawrence and Adie Crusenberry Chapman. She was a retired cafeteria worker at Tennessee High School and was preceded in death by her husband, Burney B. Mikeal. Survivors include daughters, Shelby Jean Butler of Columbus, NC, and Norma Faye Wilson of Lithia Springs, Ga.; sons, Alvie J. Mikeal of Buchanan, Ga., and Herman R. Mikeal of Bristol, Va.,; eight grandchildren; and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 6 p.m. Friday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Donald Page officiating, assisted by Rev. Thurman Chapman. Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers, Scott Mikeal, Mark Mikeal, Randy Mikeal, Al Newell, Keith Lowry, Kevin Pruiett, Bud Chapman and Delmar Gragg. The family will receive friends following the funeral service in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 28, 2001
MIKEAL, MINNIE ANNABELL CHAPMAN Graveside services for Minnie Annabell Chapman Mikeal will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers, Scott Mikeal, Mark Mikeal, Randy Mikeal, Al Newell, Keith Lowry, Kevin Pruiett, Bud Chapman and Delmar Gragg. Mrs. Mikeal, 87, of 1309 Pennsylvania Ave., Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, Sept. 27, 2001, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 29, 2001

MILLER, RETTA BEATRICE "ETTA" Retta Beatrice "Etta" Miller, 83, of 1321 7th Ave., Bristol, Tenn., died Friday, Sept. 14, 2001, in the Select Specialty Hospital. Mrs. Miller was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County and had lived in the Bristol area most of her life. She was a member of the Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church and was employed at Burlington Mills until her retirement. Survivors include one son, Sonny L. Hickman of Abingdon; two daughters, Ada Jane Brown, Bristol, Tenn., and Delores "Lois" Childress of Abingdon; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 17, 2001, in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Carmody officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2001, in Weaver Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Bill Gregory, grandsons and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday prior to the service at Akard Funeral Home Chapel. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@chartertn.net. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Miller. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 16, 2001

MOORE, GEORGE HENRY ABINGDON -- Mr. George Henry Moore, 83, of the Brumley Gap community, died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Mr. Moore lived most of his life in Washington County, attended the Chestnut Grove Community Church and was a retired farmer. Survivors include his wife of 58 years, Bessie Gobble Moore, Abingdon; daughters, Sylvia Counts and husband, Don, Bristol, Tenn., Velma Eldreth and husband, Ron, Abingdon, Barbara Buttry and husband Carl, Bristol, Tenn., and brother, Edward Moore, Abingdon; grandchildren, Tonya Coleman, Kevin Counts, Velvet Eldreth, Brian Counts, Charmian Booker, Stephanie Caudill, Carl S. Buttry and Duane Buttry; great-grandchildren, Caitlin, Taylor and Tanner; and several nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Edna Glass of High Point, NC The funeral service will be conducted Sunday, Sept. 16, 2001, at 3 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with Rev. Olen Cassell officiating. Entombment will follow in Colonial Chapel Mausoleum at Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions can be made to the American Red Cross, 901 Commonwealth Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. The family will receive friends Saturday from 7-9 p.m. in the funeral home. Farris Funeral Service, Abingdon, is serving the family of Mr. George Henry Moore. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 15, 2001

MORRELL, DOROTHY JANE ROBINSON Dorothy Jane Robinson Morrell, 70, 457 Morrell Town Rd., Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001, in Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Russell County, Va., a retired employee of Sullivan County School System and attended the Emmanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Edward E. Morrell; daughter, Shirley Booher, Woodstock, Ga.; sons, Randy Jackson, Elizabethton, Ricky Jackson, Bluff City, Jimmy Jackson, Johnson City, Kevin Morrell, Bluff City and Jason Morrell, Bristol, Tenn.; sisters, Elanor Nelson, Jonesborough, Tenn., Phyllis Hicks, Oklahoma, and Polly Robinson and June Robinson, both of Bristol; brother, Bill Robinson, Bristol, Va.; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Sunday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Howard Robinson officiating, assisted by Rev. Niles Kitzmiller. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers: Willie Morrell, Ronnie Duncan, Roger Duncan, Raymond Morrell, Durrell Morrell and Raymond Potter. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday in Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 15, 2001
MORRELL, DOROTHY JANE ROBINSON Funeral services for Dorothy Jane Robinson Morrell will be conducted 3 p.m. Sunday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Howard Robinson officiating, assisted by Rev. Niles Kitzmiller. Burial will follow in Shipley Cemetery. Pallbearers: Willie Morrell, Ronnie Duncan, Roger Duncan, Raymond Morrell, Durrell Wise and Raymond Potter. Mrs. Morrell, 70, 457 Morrell Town Rd., Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001, in Johnson City Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 16, 2001

NASH, THELMA ROSE FOGLEMAN Thelma Rose Fogleman Nash, 74, of 124 Wallace Pike, Bristol, Va., died on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born Feb. 3, 1927, the daughter of the late Ross and Bertha Rose Fogleman. She was a native of Russell County, Va., and had lived most of her life in the Bristol area. She was a former employee of Big Jack Manufacturing, Bristol Lingerie and Westbury Fashions. She was an active member of Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church for 55 years, where she worked in the Junior Sunday School department for 53 years, served in the Day Care department and was a member of the first choir at the church. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Ellis L. Nash; daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and J.W. Hartsock; son and daughter-in-law, Sandy and Lisa Nash; sisters, Laura Leonard and Nettie Warner; brother, Gilmer (Jim) Fogleman; four grandchildren, Chad and Seth Hartsock and Brock and Amber Nash; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, Sept. 7, 2001, at 8 p.m. at Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church with Rev. Joe Hudson and Rev. David Burton officiating. Committal services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 6-7:45 p.m. prior to the service. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT. 6, 2001

NASH, THELMA ROSE FOGLEMAN Funeral services for Thelma Rose Fogleman Nash will be conducted on Friday, Sept. 7, 2001, at 8 p.m. at Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church with Rev. Joe Hudson and Rev. David Burton officiating. Committal services will be held on Saturday at 11 a.m. at Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday from 6-7:45 p.m. prior to the service. Mrs. Nash, 74, of 124 Wallace Pike, Bristol, Va., died on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERLAD COURIER SEPT. 7, 2001

NOTARO, MICHAEL E. Michael E. Notaro, 65, 113 Boardwalk, Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001, at Johnson City Medical Center. Mr. Notaro was a native of Altoona, Pa., but had lived in the Bristol area for several years. He was an employee of Exide Corp. and a veteran of the U.S. Air Force with 20 years of service. He was preceded in death by one son, Roger Michael Notaro, and was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Notaro; one son, Michael Niles Notaro of the home; one sister and brother-in-law, Leona and Paul Lunger of Altoona; one brother and sister-in-law, Lewis and Doris Notaro, of Harrisonburg, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 17, 2001, in St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1665 Allison Rd., Piney Flats, TN 37686, with Pastor Dan Theiben officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bob Smallwood, Tracey Hodge, John Raymond, James Hodge and Danny Berry. Military funeral rites will be conducted by the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 40, Bristol, Virginia Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, 2001, in Akard Funeral Home. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@chartertn.net. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Notaro. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 15, 2001
NOTARO, MICHAEL E. Funeral services for Michael E. Notaro will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 17, 2001, in St. Paul United Methodist Church, 1665 Allison Rd., Piney Flats, TN 37686, with Pastor Dan Theiben officiating. Burial will follow in St. Paul United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bob Smallwood, Tracey Hodge, John Raymond, James Hodge and Danny Berry. Military funeral rites will be conducted by the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 40, Bristol, Virginia Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, 2001, in Akard Funeral Home. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at akardfh@chartertn.net. Mr. Notaro, 65, 113 Boardwalk, Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001, at Johnson City Medical Center. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Notaro. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 16, 2001

OAKES, CLARA YEATTS Clara Yeatts Oakes, 76, of Bristol, Va., passed away on Monday, Sept. 24, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born July 6, 1925, in Washington County, Va., the daughter of the late Richard M. and Eugenia Eden Yeatts, and was the widow of Leonard Wood Oakes, whom she married in 1954. She was a loving and caring mother and was one of the last members of the generation of Eden and Yeatts families born in the early 1900s in Washington County, Va. She was a member of Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church and Central Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Mary Oakes of Hillsville, Va.; three sons, Leonard E. Oakes of Gum Spring, Va., and Rick Oakes and Roy Oakes, both of Bristol, Va.; and six grandchildren. The funeral service will be conducted at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning, Sept. 26, 2001, in the chapel of Blevins Funeral Home with Rev. Charlie Baker officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected friends. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at Blevins Funeral Home and at other times at the home of Rick Oakes, 50 Fuller St., Bristol, Va. Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail at blevins@funeral-plans.com. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Oakes have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 25, 2001

OAKES, CLARA YEATTS The funeral service for Clara Yeatts Oakes will be conducted at 11 o'clock Wednesday morning, Sept. 26, 2001, in the chapel of Blevins Funeral Home with Rev. Charlie Baker officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be selected friends. Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail at blevins@funeral-plans.com. Mrs. Oakes, 76, of Bristol, Va., passed away on Monday, Sept. 24, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Oakes have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 26, 2001

O"DELL, PARIS V. "JAY" Paris V. "Jay" O'Dell Jr., 66, of 621 Vance St., Bristol, Va., died Saturday, Sept. 22, 2001, in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. A lifelong resident of the Bristol area, he was the son of the late Paris V. O'Dell Sr. and Naomi Denton O'Dell. He was a retired construction worker, an avid baseball fan and attended the Antioch Baptist Church. Survivors include four sisters, Glenna Cross, Bristol, Tenn., Jean Harless, Bristol, Va., Marcella Mullins, Bristol, Tenn., and Judy Hastie, Bristol, Va.; and a brother, Fred A. O'Dell, Bristol, Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Brad Davis officiating. The committal will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Susong Cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be the nursing staff of 2 West of the Bristol Regional Medical Center. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT. 24, 2001

O’DELL, PARIS V. "JAY" The committal for Paris V. "Jay" O'Dell Jr., will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Susong Cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be the nursing staff of 2 West of the Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. O'Dell, 66, of 621 Vance St., Bristol, Va., died Saturday, Sept. 22, 2001, in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 25, 2001

POOLE, RALPH LEE Ralph Lee Poole, 73, of Massachusetts Ave., Bristol, Va., died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2001, in Bristol Nursing Home. He was born March 4, 1928, in Winding Gulf, W.Va., and was the son of the late Lessie Jane and James Eddie Poole. He was a native of Montcalm, W.Va., and moved to Bristol in the mid-1950s. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of the East Tennessee Antique Dealers Association, a member of the National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors and a member of Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy McCracken Poole; and three brothers, Kyle, Bo and J. D. Poole. Mr. Poole is survived by a daughter, Stephanie Lowe, of Bristol, Va.; a son, Philip L. Fleenor, of Bristol, Tenn.; a granddaughter, April Osborne, of Bristol, Tenn.; and a sister, Alice Pennington, of Montcalm. The funeral service will be conducted at 8 o'clock Thursday evening, Sept. 27th, in the Chapel of Blevins Funeral Home with Rev. Emmit Wilson officiating. The committal service and interment will be conducted at 11 o'clock Friday morning at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be mailed to the American Diabetes Association, 434 Fayetteville Street Mall, Suite 1600, Raleigh, NC 27601. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 Thursday evening at the funeral home prior to the service. Arrangements especially for Mr. Poole have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 27, 2001
POOLE, RALPH LEE The committal service and interment for Ralph Lee Poole will be conducted at 11 o'clock Friday morning at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be mailed to the American Diabetes Association, 434 Fayetteville Street Mall, Suite 1600, Raleigh, NC 27601. Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail at blevins@funeral-plans.com. Mr. Poole, 73, of Massachusetts Ave., Bristol, Va., died Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2001, in Bristol Nursing Home. Arrangements especially for Mr. Poole have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 28, 2001

POPE, JOHN R. John R. Pope, 74, a resident of the Cambridge House, died Monday, Sept. 24, 2001. The son of the late Charles E. and Lillie Denton Pope, he was born July 27, 1927, and had been a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. He was a former employee of Black Diamond and attended Emanuel Baptist Church. Survivors include his children and spouses, Rose and Carl Hinkle and John and Alice Pope; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; sisters and brothers, Robert W. Pope, Edith Wilson, Virginia Emmert, Charles F. Pope, Steward Pope, Kyle Pope, Shirley Roller, Patsy Tomlinson and Brenda Rosenbalm; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Pope was preceded in death by his stepmother, Lillie Hickman Pope; and brothers, Clarence Pope and James Andrew Pope. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Cecil T. Comer officiating. Burial will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 25, 2001

POPE, JOHN R. Burial for John R. Pope will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. Pope, 74, a resident of the Cambridge House, died Monday, Sept. 24, 2001. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 26, 2001

POTTS, MAGGIE L. GROSS KINGSPORT -- Maggie L. Gross Potts, 91, died Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2001, in Brookhaven Health Care Center in Kingsport. She was a native of Bluff City and a daughter of the late James and Sarah Jane Gross. She was a lifelong resident of Sullivan County, Tenn. She was a homemaker and of the Methodist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter F. Potts; a son, Jack Potts; a son-in-law, Earl Casey; a great-grandson, Landon Baker; and brothers, Bill Gross, Ben Gross, George Gross, James Gross and Tommy Gross. Survivors include children and spouses, Betty and Frank Ketron, Virginia and Jimmy Vaughn, Mary Casey, Judy and Milburn Hall, Louise and Bobby McMillan, Larry and Dianne Potts, Charlie Potts, and David and Patty Potts; four sisters, Dorothy Galloway, Carolyn Welch, Elizabeth Lipps and Martha Brooks; 22 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandson. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ray Amos officiating. The committal will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Rooty Branch Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Friday before the chapel service at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 20, 2001
POTTS, MAGGIE L. GROSS KINGSPORT -- Funeral services for Maggie L. Gross Potts will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Ray Amos officiating. The committal will be at 11 a.m. Saturday at Rooty Branch Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Friday before the chapel service at Weaver Funeral Home. Mrs. Potts, 91, died Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2001, in Brookhaven Health Care Center in Kingsport. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 21, 2001

PRICE, KATHLEEN SNYDER PINEY FLATS -- Kathleen Snyder Price, 62, of 596 Price Rd., died on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2001, at her residence. She was a native of Sullivan County, Tenn., a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hartsel Snyder and Cynthia Harless Snyder. Survivors include: husband, R.K. Price; daughter, Mrs. David (Tammy) Hilliard, Shady Valley, Tenn.; son, Ronald Kirk Price, and daughter-in-law, Amanda Price, Piney Flats; special grandson, Ronson Ray Kirk Price, Piney Flats; sisters, Linda DeLoach, Elizabethton and Pauline Tallman, Bluff City; brother, Haskel Snyder, Piney Flats; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Price was preceded in death by three brothers, James Snyder, Joe Snyder and Archie L. Snyder. Funeral services will be conducted at Weaver Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, with the Reverend Dean Presnell officiating. Burial will follow in Edgefield Cemetery, Piney Flats. Pallbearers will be nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnson City Medical Center hospice nurses. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Johnson City Medical Center Hospice, 1807 W. Market St., Johnson City, TN 37604. The family will receive friends on Monday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT. 9, 2001
PRICE, KATHLEEN SNYDER PINEY FLATS -- Funeral services for Kathleen Snyder Price will be conducted at 2 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, with the Reverend Dean Presnell officiating. Burial will follow in Edgefield Cemetery, Piney Flats. Pallbearers will be nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be Johnson City Medical Center hospice nurses. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Johnson City Medical Center Hospice, 1807 W. Market St., Johnson City, TN 37604. Mrs. Price, 62, of 596 Price Rd., died on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2001, at her residence. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT. 11, 2001

RHEA, KENNETH D. BLUFF CITY -- Kenneth D. Rhea, 56, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Sept. 28, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. He was the son of Mrs. Willene Rhea-Diegel of Bluff City and the late Mr. Rhea. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Bluff City and retired from Raytheon Corporation of Bristol, Tenn. Mr. Rhea was a U.S. Air Force veteran stationed at the 90th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Bien Hoa Air Base, Republic of Vietnam. Mr. Rhea distinguished himself by receiving the Air Force Commendation Medal for meritorious service in Vietnam in 1967, and also received a Certification of Achievement as crew chief on F-l00 Aircraft. Survivors, in addition to his mother, include his wife of 33 years, Shirley A. Rhea, of the home; one brother and sister-in-law, David and Dyan Rhea, Richland, Wash.; three uncles, Earl Rhea, Robert Thomas and J. Forrest Thomas, all of Bluff City; one aunt, Daphne Rhea, New York; and a special friend, R.C. Sykes of Kingsport. Condolences to the family may be sent to BFCity@funeral-plans.com. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Tetrick Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 29, 2001
RHEA, K. DWIGHT BLUFF CITY -- K. Dwight Rhea, 56, of 4271 Rockhold Road, Bluff City, went to be with the Lord on Friday, Sept. 28, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. He was a son of Mrs. Willene Rhea-Diegel and the late Kenneth D. Rhea Sr. of Bluff City. Besides his father, he was preceded in death by a baby sister, Nina Margaret Rhea. He was a member of First Baptist Church of Bluff City and retired from Raytheon Corp., Bristol, Tenn. Mr. Rhea was a U.S. Air Force veteran stationed at the 90th Tactical Fighter Squadron at Bien Hoa Air Base, Republic of Vietnam. Staff Sgt. Rhea distinguished himself by receiving the Air Force Commendation Medal for meritorious services in Vietnam in 1967, and also received a Certification of Achievement as crew chief on F-100 Aircraft. Survivors in addition to his mother are his wife of 33 years, Shirley A. Rhea of the home; one brother and sister-in-law, David T. and Dyan Rhea of Richland, Wash.; three uncles, Gordon Rhea, Sr., J. Forrest Thomas and Robert M. Thomas, all of Bluff City; one aunt, Ms. Daphne Rhea of Kerhonkson, NY; several cousins, and a special friend, R.C. Sykes of Kingsport. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m., Monday, October 1, 2001 at First Baptist Church, Bluff City with Revs. Edward Scarbrugh and Tom Elam officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m.., Tuesday from Shelby Hills Cemetery, Bristol, Tenn. Those who wish to attend the graveside are requested to meet at the funeral home at 10 a.m. to travel in procession to the cemetery. Pallbearers will be: Danne Tester, Charles Thomas, Gordon E. Rhea Jr., Danny Martin, Howard Cross, and Al Hall. Honorary pallbearers will be: Dr. Sue Prill and staff, Dr. Alan Carnell and the physicians and staff of Bristol Anesthesia Services, P.C. The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:45 p.m. Monday at First Baptist Church of Bluff City, prior to the funeral service, or other times at the residence 4271 Rockhold Road or the residence of his mother, 4313 Rockhold Road, Bluff City. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church of Bluff City, P. O. Box 130, Bluff City, Tenn. 37618, or to the American Cancer Society c/o Helen Wilson, 209 S. Riverside Drive, Elizabethton, Tenn. 37643. Condolences to the family may be sent to Bluffcity@funeral-plans.com Tetrick Funeral Home-Bluff City is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 30, 2001

RHYMER, ARTHUR L. "BUG" Rev. Arthur L. "Bug" Rhymer, 80, 1638 Carolina Ave., Bristol, Tenn., went to be with the Lord Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2001, at James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Mountain Home, Tenn. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, a retired employee of Cortrim Hardwoods Parts Co., a minister in the Free Will Baptist Church for 20 years and a U. S. Air force veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Margie Rhymer; son, Rev. Herbert "Leo" Rhymer; daughter-in-law, Pat; brother, Robert Rhymer; granddaughter, Waynette Thacker; great-grandchildren, James and Misty Thacker; great-great-granddaughter, Melony Thacker; and several nieces and nephews. Rev. Rhymer was preceded in death by a daughter, Beverly Hayes. Special thanks to Thurman Grose and Charles Thacker. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Sept. 20, 2001, at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Lyons Smith officiating. Burial will be in Rooty Branch Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 20, 2001
RHYMER, ARTHUR L. "BUG" The Rev. Arthur L. "Bug" Rhymer, 80, of 1638 Carolina Ave., Bristol, Tenn., went to be with the Lord Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2001, at James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Mountain Home, Tenn. He was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, a retired employee of Cortrim Hardwoods Parts Co., a minister in the Free Will Baptist Church for 20 years and a U.S.Air force veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Margie Rhymer; son and daughter-in-law, the Rev. Herbert "Leo" Rhymer and Pat Rhymer; brother, Robert Rhymer; granddaughter, Waynette Thacker; great-grandchildren, James and Misty Thacker; great-great-granddaughters, Melony and Danielle Thacker; and several nieces and nephews. The Rev. Rhymer was preceded in death by a daughter, Beverly Hayes. Funeral services were held Thursday. Burial will be private. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 21, 2001

RICHARDS, MAE MOZELLA MARYVILLE, Tenn. -- Mae Mozella Richards, longtime resident of New Orleans, La., passed away Sunday, Sept. 9, 2001, at 10 a.m. at home in Turnberry Vista, Maryville. Born in Bristol, Tenn., she was the daughter of the late Conley Sterman and Bertha Wheeler Richards. She was preceded in death by her sister, Virginia Richards Johnson; and brother, Conley Sterman Richards. She was a medical virologist, having trained at the Centers of Disease Control, Atlanta, Ga., and supervisor of the Laboratory of Virology at Charity Hospital, New Orleans, for 24 years. She was a devoted member of the First Baptist Church of New Orleans. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Geraldine Richards, Covington, Va.; brother-in-law, W. Hobert Johnson, Abingdon; nieces, Richardia Sue (Rickey) Johnson, Abingdon, and Teresa Ann Johnson, St. Petersburg, Fla.; nephews, Todd K., Cincinnati, Ohio, and David A. Richards, Covington, Va.; and devoted caregivers, Dr. M. Sue Ivens and Emma Flo Whiteside. The funeral service will be conducted Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001, at 11 a.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel, Abingdon, with the Reverend Lamar Skinner of Arcadia, La., officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Bristol, Va., immediately following the service. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. in the funeral home. Farris Funeral Service, Abingdon, is serving the family of Mae Mozella Richards. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT. 11, 2001

RICHARDS, MAE MOZELLA MARYVILLE, Tenn. -- The funeral service for Mae Mozella Richards will be conducted Thursday, Sept. 13, 2001, at 11 a.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel, Abingdon, with the Reverend Lamar Skinner of Arcadia, La., officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Bristol, Va., immediately following the service. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6-8 p.m. in the funeral home. Miss Richards, longtime resident of New Orleans, La., passed away Sunday, Sept. 9, 2001, at 10 a.m. at home in Turnberry Vista, Maryville. Farris Funeral Service, Abingdon, is serving the family of Mae Mozella Richards. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 12, 2001

ROWLETTE, MARY R. Mary R. Rowlette, 86, of Bristol, Tenn., went to be with her Lord on Monday, Sept. 17, 2001, at home. She was born in Norton and was the daughter of James Hale and Margaret Elizabeth Morelock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by four sisters, Rosabelle Almaroad, Goldie Leonard, Etta Burnett and Ethel McCray; three brothers, Stewart Morelock, Wiley Morelock and Buster Morelock; and two grandchildren, Albert Thomas Rowlette Jr. and Chester "PeeWee" Rowlette. Survivors include her husband of 70 years, Chester Rowlette; seven children, Albert Thomas Rowlette and wife Helen, Betty Bowers and husband Ronald, Jimmy Rowlette, Margaret Leonard and husband Jimmy, Roy Rowlette and wife Linda, Eddie Rowlette and wife Brenda and Rev. Gary Rowlette and wife Judy; 14 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday at Cornerstone Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Shelton Norris and Rev. Paul Stanley officiating. Burial will follow in Shipley Cemetery. Pallbearers are grandsons, Earl Lyon, Mark Rowlette, John Rowlette and friends Billy Carrier, Buddy Woods and Tom Grear. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons, Bryan Rowlette, Timmy Rowlette, Arlie Buchanan Jr., Larry Joe Mottern and Darrell Thomas. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home and at their home, 225 Emmett Way, Bristol, Tenn. Special thanks to Wellmont Home Health nursing staff. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT. 19, 2001

ROWLETTE, MARY R. Funeral services for Mary R. Rowlette will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday at Cornerstone Freewill Baptist Church with Rev. Shelton Norris and Rev. Paul Stanley officiating. Burial will follow in Shipley Cemetery. Pallbearers are grandsons, Earl Lyon, Mark Rowlette, John Rowlette and friends Billy Carrier, Buddy Woods and Tom Grear. Honorary pallbearers will be grandsons, Bryan Rowlette, Timmy Rowlette, Arlie Buchanan Jr., Larry Joe Mottern and Darrell Thomas. Mrs. Rowlette, 86, of Bristol, Tenn., went to be with her Lord on Monday, Sept. 17, 2001, at home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 20, 2001

RUTHERFORD, ALICE V. Alice V. "Granny" Rutherford, 95, born Oct. 27, 1905, in Bristol, Tenn., died Sept. 24, 2001, at home. She was preceded in death by husband, Art D.; sons, Arthur and Joe; daughters, Myrtle Rutherford and Frances Cornett; parents, Joseph and Florida Smith; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; four sisters; and three brothers. She is survived by daughters, Laura Buchanan, Margaret Hall and Lillian Ball, all of Columbus; sons, Marvin (Carolyn) of Charlotte, NC, and John (Ada) of Hillsboro, Ohio; sisters, Blanche Massie and Lillie Jones, and special nephews, J.T. Smith, all of Bristol, Tenn., and John (Evelyn) Rhymer of Elkart, Ind., and many other nieces and nephews; 32 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; 11 great-great-grandchildren; and special friends, Melvin and Bessie Woodby of Bristol, Tenn. Friends may call Wednesday 2-4 and 6-8 p.m. at Cook & Son-Pallay Funeral Home, 1631 Parsons Ave., Columbus, Ohio, where services will be 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Pastor Tim Stout will be officiating. Interment will be in Obetz Cemetery. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 26, 2001

RUTTER, KATIE TRISTA LEA Katie Trista Lea Rutter, 17, of 1588 Bristol Caverns Highway, Bristol, Tenn., died on Aug. 30, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and was a senior at Sullivan East High School. Survivors include: parents, Steve "Jake" and Sheila Rutter; grandparents, Joseph and Katie Rouse; great-grandmother, Carolyn Rouse; brother, Steven Rutter; special cousin, Courtney Rouse; several aunts, uncles and cousins; and special friends, Garnet Rochi, David Stover, CJ Rosenbalm, Kelli Denton and Brandy McMurray. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Olin and Gloria Rutter; and great grandparents, Paul Rouse Sr. and Minnie Moore. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday at 8 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Howard Campbell officiating. Committal services will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Mountain View Mausoleum. The family will receive friends on Saturday from 6-8 p.m. at the Weaver Funeral Home prior to the service or other times at the home of Shane and Barbara Rouse at 1338 Bristol Caverns Highway. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT. 1, 2001
RUTTER, KATIE TRISTA LEA Committal services for Katie Trista Lea Rutter will be held on Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Mountain View Mausoleum. Ms. Rutter, 17, of 1588 Bristol Caverns Highway, Bristol, Tenn., died on Aug. 30, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT. 1, 2001

SMITH, HENRY DELBERT Henry Delbert Smith, 89, of Bristol, Va., died Thursday, Sept. 6, 2001, at Cambridge House, Bristol, Tenn. Born April 28, 1912, in Dickenson County, Va., he was the son of the late Tilden and Martha Kiser Smith. He was a retired coal miner and a member of UMWA. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Radford Smith; one granddaughter, Regina Adams; two brothers; and two sisters. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Survivors: wife, Melster Skeens Smith of Bristol, Va.; six sons, Dewey Smith of Pulaski, Va., Frank Smith of Trimble, Tenn., Gerald Smith of Abingdon, James Smith of Antioch, Ill., Ricky Smith of Bristol, Va., and Bradley Smith of Bristol, Va.; four daughters, Irene Murphy of Abingdon, Gaye Johnson of Mouth Card, Ky., Debra Stacy of Lebanon and Magdalene West of Abingdon; 19 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be Sunday, Sept. 9, 2001, 2 p.m. at Knollkreg Memorial Park Mausoleum, Abingdon, with Rev. David Gibson officiating with entombment to follow. The family will receive friends after 6 p.m. Saturday evening at Virginia Funeral Home Chapel, where a service will be held at 7 p.m. with Rev. Jessie Taylor and Rev. Ralph Taylor officiating. Grandsons will be pallbearers. Virginia Funeral Home of Grundy is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERLAD COURIER SEPT. 8, 2001

SPULER, MILDRED H. A memorial service for Mildred H. Spuler will be conducted on Thursday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jack Stevens officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, NE Tennessee Chapter, 207 N. Boone St., Johnson City, TN 37615. Mrs. Spuler, 82, of 312 Honeysuckle Lane, Bristol, Tenn., died on Monday, Sept. 17, 2001, at Pine Ridge Center in Elizabethton. Survivors include her husband, P. L. Spuler, lieutenant commander, U.S. Navy (retired); stepchildren and spouses, Walter and Cindy Spuler, Greta and Skip Kemp and Roger and Frances Spuler; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and four brothers residing in Texas. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT. 19, 2001

SPULER, MILDRED H. A memorial service for Mildred H. Spuler will be conducted on Thursday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jack Stevens officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, NE Tennessee Chapter, 207 N. Boone St., Johnson City, TN 37615. Mrs. Spuler, 82, of 312 Honeysuckle Lane, Bristol, Tenn., died on Monday, Sept. 17, 2001, at Pine Ridge Center in Elizabethton. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 20, 2001

STEVENS, ARTHUR Arthur Stevens, 88, of Bristol, Va., went home to be with the Lord at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House following a brief illness. Born in Russell County, Va., on April 1, 1913, a son of the late Ira and Dora Nuckles Stevens, he had resided in this area since 1966, moving from Dickenson County, Va. Mr. Stevens was a retired carpenter and of the Church of God faith. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Air Force. Mr. Stevens was an avid hunter and was known for his collecting of ginseng. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Opal D. Tiller Stevens in 1992; a daughter, Shirley Dean Stevens; and four brothers, Jimmy Stevens, Roy Stevens, Fred Stevens and Doris Stevens. Survivors include one son, Todd Stevens and his wife Janet Stevens, of Bristol, Va.; two daughters, JoAnne Arnold and her husband Richard E. Arnold, of Bristol, Va., and Jeanette Bernard and her husband Sam Bernard of Bland, Va.; five grandchildren, David Arnold, Pamela Arnold, Jonathan Arnold, Nicholas Stevens and Daniel Stevens; one great-grandson, Shea Arnold; one brother, Russell Stevens of Bristol, Va.; four sisters, Hettie Farmer of Honaker, Va., Cannie Leach of Dayton, Ohio, Trula Tiller of Honaker and Mary Rasnick of Bristol, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2001, in the chapel of Weaver Funeral Home. Pastor Scott Price will officiate. Burial will follow graveside services at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2001, in Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Abingdon. Pallbearers will be the grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be nephews. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home by 10 a.m. Wednesday and then proceed to the cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2513 Wesley St., Suite 4, Johnson City, TN 37601. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the funeral home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 18, 2001

STEVEN, ARTHUR Burial for Arthur Stevens will follow graveside services at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 19, 2001, in Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Abingdon. Pallbearers will be the grandchildren. Honorary pallbearers will be nephews. Family and friends will assemble at the funeral home by 10 a.m. Wednesday and then proceed to the cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 2513 Wesley St., Suite 4, Johnson City, TN 37601. Mr. Stevens, 88, of Bristol, Va., went home to be with the Lord at 7:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 16, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House following a brief illness. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT. 19, 2001

STEWART, PASCHAL W. "PAS" Paschal W. "Pas" Stewart, 78, 16217 Fleenors Memorial Rd., Bristol, Va., went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. He was born May 16, 1923, the son of the late Henry "Doc" and Minnie Welch Stewart, and had been a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. He attended Fleenor Memorial Church where he served as treasurer. He was a retired farmer and an employee of Valleydale Packers. Survivors include his wife of 59 years, Lois Eads Stewart; daughter, Linda Rose; son and daughter-in-law, Doug and Barbara Stewart; grandsons, Steve McCroskey and Sid Stewart; granddaughter, Haley Dean; step-granddaughter, Amber Rose; great-granddaughters, Blake and Alexis McCroskey; brother and sister-in-law, Frank and Peggy Stewart; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2001, at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Roger Ball, Rev. Donald Denton and Rev. Tom Colley officiating. Committal services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steve McCroskey, Sid Stewart, Tim Stewart, Tim Eads, Ricky Eads, David Booher, Lynn Booher, Howell Roberts and Arthur McCroskey. Honorary pallbearers are friends, family neighbors, church family, friends at Abingdon and Tri-State Livestock Market and employees of Valleydale Packers. Special thanks to the staff of Wellmont Hospice, NHC and Greystone Healthcare providers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fleenor Memorial Church, 16217 Fleenors Memorial Rd., Bristol, VA 24202. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday at Weaver Funeral Home and other times at the home of son Doug Stewart, 131 Jolly St. (Hazel Heights), Bristol, Va. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 12, 2001
STEWART, PASCHAL W. "PAS" Committal services for Paschal W. "Pas" Stewart will be Thursday at 2 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Steve McCroskey, Sid Stewart, Tim Stewart, Tim Eads, Ricky Eads, David Booher, Lynn Booher, Howell Roberts and Arthur McCroskey. Honorary pallbearers are friends, family, neighbors, church family, friends at Abingdon and Tri-State Livestock Market and employees of Valleydale Packers. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fleenor Memorial Church, 16217 Fleenors Memorial Rd., Bristol, VA 24202. Mr. Stewart, 78, 16217 Fleenors Memorial Rd., Bristol, Va., went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, at Wellmont Hospice House. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 13, 2001

TAYLOR, BEULAH M. SALTVILLE -- Mrs. Beulah M. (Aunt Bube) Taylor, 99, died Thursday, Aug. 30, 2001, in the Valley Nursing Home in Chilhowie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hamel Taylor, and two daughters, Kathleen Taylor and Kristine Taylor. Survivors are: two daughters, Mrs. Albert (Ruth) Smith of Saltville and Mrs. J.L. (Sue) DeBord of Glade Spring; 12 grandchildren, Luther Smith, Maryland, Marty Smith, Bristol, Tenn., Jim Smith, Tennessee, Gloria Sauls, Chilhowie, Va., Sue Smith, Jeff Smith, David Smith, Arminda Prater and Charles Smith, all of Saltville, Steve Debord, Emory, Va., J.L. Debord, Glade Spring, and Delores Marshall, Radford, Va.; and 23 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services for Mrs. Beulah M. Taylor will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 2, 2001, at the D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Benny Frye officiating. Interment will follow at the Elizabeth Cemetery. Pallbearers will be the grandsons. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. Friends may also visit the homes of Ruth Smith in Saltville and Sue DeBord in Glade Spring. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is serving the family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT. 1, 2001
TAYLOR, BEULAH M. SALTVILLE -- Funeral services for Mrs. Beulah M. (Aunt Bube) Taylor will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 2, 2001, at the D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Benny Frye officiating. Interment will follow at the Elizabeth Cemetery. Pallbearers will be the grandsons. Mrs. Taylor, 99, died Thursday, Aug. 30, 2001, in the Valley Nursing Home in Chilhowie. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is serving the family. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT. 1, 2001

TAYLOR, DEWEY R. Dewey R. Taylor, 70, of 340 Nelson Ave., Piney Flats, died Saturday, Sept. 29, 2001, at Johnson City Medical Center. Mr. Taylor was a native of Johnson County and had lived most of his life in Piney Flats. He was son of Wesley Taylor of Vinton, Va., and the late Mae McNeely Taylor and was also preceded in death by one half-sister, Frances Farver. Mr. Taylor was a retired employee of Kerns Bakery. He was a member of Piney Flats Baptist Church. Survivors, in addition to his father, include his wife, Ruby Harris Taylor; two daughters, Carolyn Puckett of Gray and Beverly Kirby of Roan Mountain; two step-sons, Wayne Hodge and David Hodge, both of Oak Hill, Fla.; two step-daughters, Suzanne Stewart of Port Orange, Fla., and Sarah Martin of Orange Park, Fla.; one half-brother, Harold Watson of Butler; five half-sisters, Faye Smallwood, Judia Britton and Betty Sheils, all of Roanoke, Bonnie Wade of Troutville, Va., and Wanda Hinton of Boones Mill, Va.; four grandchildren, Chad Puckett of Jonesborough, Varina Hopper of Woodstock, Ga., Michele Holley of Elizabethton and Nicole Hughes of Roan Mountain; three step-grandchildren, Anton Hodge, Adrian Ward and Abraham Martin, all of Orange Park, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, from the Morris-Baker North Chapel. Reverend Allen Davis and Mr. Donnie Kirby will officiate. Burial and graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home at 12:20 p.m. and proceed to the cemetery. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Robert Allen, George Lester, Bob Forrester, Tommy Silcox and Mr. Forrester's former fellow employees at Kerns Bakery. For those who wish, in lieu of flowers the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association, Washington County Unit, 1st American Center, 208 Sunset Drive, Suite 595A, Johnson City, TN 37604, or the American Lung Association of Tennessee, 1808 W. End Ave., Suite 514, Nashville, TN 37203. Online condolences may be sent through www.morrisbaker.com. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the funeral home and at other times at the residence. Arrangements by Morris-Baker, 2001 Oakland Ave., Johnson City. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 30, 2001

TRENT, JACK THOMAS BLOUNTVILLE -- Jack Thomas Trent, 62, passed away Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2001, at home. He was a member of Stony Gap Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Ina Trent. Survivors: wife, Irene Trent of Blountville; sons and daughter-in-law, Tommy and Mary Trent of Bristol, Tenn., and Toby Trent of Sneedville; daughters and son-in-law, Vickie and David Trent of Sneedville and Cynthia Trent of Bean Station; five grandchildren and two step-grandchildren, Alisha, Angela and Justin Trent, Adam and Joshua Trent and Niki and Andrew Russell; sisters, Lola Mae Gilreath of Mt. Carmel, Helen White of Kingsport, Betty Coffey of Bean Station and Judy Seal of Sneedville; brothers, Paul Trent of Blountville and James Trent of Sneedville; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29, 2001, at McNeil Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bobby Wheeler and Rev. David Lawson officiating. Interment will be in the Trent Cemetery. Family will receive friends Friday, Sept. 28, 2001, from 6 to 9 p.m. at McNeil Funeral Home in Sneedville. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 27, 2001

TURNER, BEULAH F. "GRACE" PICKEL HAMPTON, Tenn. -- Beulah F. "Grace" Pickel Turner, 66, died on Sept. 3, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born July 25, 1935, the daughter of the late Corbit and Mae Monahan Pickel. She had formerly worked at Cozy Dozy and was a member of True Faith Chapel in Elizabethton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clayton Turner. Survivors include daughter, Brenda Garritson of Bristol, Va.; son, Clayton E. Turner II of Bristol, Tenn.; sisters, Laura Hale of Bluff City and Nora Cresong of Bristol, Tenn.; three grandsons; one granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by one sister; and four brothers. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jess Neal officiating. Interment will follow in Sunrise Cemetery. Pallbearers will be friends of the family. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT. 4, 2001

TURNER, BEULAH F. "GRACE" HAMPTON, Tenn. -- Funeral services for Beulah F. "Grace" Pickel Turner will be conducted on Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jess Neal officiating. Interment will follow in Sunrise Cemetery. Pallbearers will be friends of the family. Mrs. Turner, 66, died on Sept. 3, 2001, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT. 5, 2001

WALLACE, GERTRUDE BARKER Gertrude Barker Wallace of Old Stage Drive, Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday Aug. 30, 2001, in Hillside Manor of Kingsport, Tenn. She was a native of Mendota, Va., and had made her home in the Bristol area all of her life. She was a daughter of the late Sherwood Frederick and Mary Hester Fleenor Barker. She was the widow of Ralph Wallace and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter: Betty W. Cornelius, of Langhorne, Pa.; one son: Larry Ralph Wallace of Bristol, Va.; two sisters: Beulah Olinger, of Kingsport, Tenn., and Hazel Hurt of Bristol, Tenn. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT. 1, 2001
WALLACE, GERTRUDE BARKER The funeral service for Gertrude Barker Wallace will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Akard Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tony Trunnell officiating. The committal service and interment will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Larry Wallace II, Chad Wallace, Ben Cornelius, Jeff Cornelius, Jeff Cornelius, Lisa Cornelius Lacy and Helen Cornelius. E-mail condolences to the family may be sent to akardfh@chartertn.net. Mrs. Wallace of Old Stage Drive, Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday Aug. 30, 2001, in Hillside Manor of Kingsport, Tenn. Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Wallace. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT. 1, 2001

WEBB, DIANA RUTLEDGE FORGEY WEBB Diana Rutledge Forgey Webb, 60, of Cambridge House Nursing Home passed away Wednesday, Sept. 26, 2001, at Wellmont Bristol Medical Center after a long illness. She was born March 1, 1941, in Bristol, Va., daughter of the late James and Helen Davis Forgey. She was a 1959 graduate of Virginia High School and former employee of Kemble-Cochran. While at Cambridge House, she was active in church activities and prayer meetings with residents and was a member of McIver Memorial Presbyterian Church. She is survived by one daughter, Kimberly Webb Hayes of Bristol, Va.; five grandchildren, David, Levi, Heather, Gloria and Zachary; and one sister, Jan Forgey Fleenor of Bristol, Tenn. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 28, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Charlton officiating. Burial will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in High Point Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers are employees of Cambridge House Nursing Home and members of McIver Memorial Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Friday at Weaver Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 28, 2001

WEST, CHARLES L. BLOUNTVILLE -- Charles L. West, 73, died Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2001, in Greystone Health Care Center. He was born in Lumberton, NC, a son of the late Lorenza H. and Molly Elizabeth West, and had lived in the Sullivan County area for 40 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Mr. West was preceded in death by a son, William Harrison West, and a brother, Lodell West. Survivors include his wife, Eula Anderson West; a son, Charles West Jr. of Pleasant Garden, NC; four sisters, Ethel Bozeman of Cordova, NC, Eula Jenkins of Rockingham, NC, Leora Hogan of Asheboro, NC, and Christine Smith of Burlington, NC; one brother, Waymon West of McLeansville, NC; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home with Rev. Kyle Barr officiating. The committal service and burial will be conducted at noon Monday at the National Cemetery in Mountain Home, Tenn., with the Veterans Administration chaplain officiating. Military graveside rites will be conducted by Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975. The family will receive friends from 2 until 3:45 p.m. Sunday prior to the service at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Condolences to the family may be sent via e-mail to oakley-cook@ funeral-plans.com. Arrangements especially for Mr. West have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 14, 2001

WEST, CHARLES L. BLOUNTVILLE -- The funeral service for Charles L. West will be conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The committal service and burial will be conducted at noon Monday at the National Cemetery in Mountain Home, Tenn., with the Veterans Administration chaplain officiating. Military graveside rites will be conducted by Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975. The family will receive friends from 2 until 3:45 p.m. Sunday prior to the service at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Condolences to the family may be sent via e-mail to oakley-cook@ funeral-plans.com. Mr. West, 73, died Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2001, in Greystone Health Care Center. Arrangements especially for Mr. West have been made through Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 15, 2001

WHEELER, RUTH BOLLING Ruth Bolling Wheeler, 77, of Bristol, Va., passed away on Monday, Sept. 17, 2001, at Select Specialty Hospital-Tri-Cities. She was born Dec. 5, 1923, and was a daughter of the late Bessie Lee Talley and Russell Jordan. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol, Va., a graduate of Wallace High School and of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Wheeler was the widow of her first husband, Edward P. "Bud" Bolling and her second husband, John Wheeler. She was also predeceased by a sister, Helen Dempsey. Survivors include two brothers, Robert Jordan and his wife JoAnn, of Panama City, Fla., and Glen Jordan and his wife Adele, of Petoskey, Mich.; several nieces and nephews, including Russell Jordan, Tucson, Ariz., Robin Jordan, Petoskey, Daniel Jordan, Belvedere, NJ, Dr. Kristen Jordan, Falls Church, Va., Timothy Jordan, Union, Ky., Tom Jordan, Houston, Texas, and Todd Jordan, Panama City, Fla.; and a special family friend, Jo White of Bristol. The funeral services will be conducted at 8 o'clock Wednesday evening, Sept. 19, 2001, in the South Chapel of Blevins Funeral Home with Rev. Richard Hale officiating. The committal service and interment will be conducted at 11 o'clock Thursday morning at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-7:45 Wednesday evening at the funeral home prior to the service. Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail at blevins@funeral-plans.com. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Wheeler have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT. 19, 2001
WHEELER, RUTH BOLLING The committal service and interment for Ruth Bolling Wheeler will be conducted at 11 o'clock Thursday morning at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery. Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail at blevins@funeral-plans.com. Mrs. Wheeler, 77, of Bristol, Va., passed away on Monday, Sept. 17, 2001, at Select Specialty Hospital-TriCities. Arrangements especially for Mrs. Wheeler have been made through Blevins Funeral Home. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 20, 2001

WILLIAMS, CARL POUND, Va. -- Carl Williams, 66, died Sept. 2, 2001, in Clintwood, Va. He attended the Church of God. He was preceded in death by his parents, E.L. Williams Sr. and Minnie Clemons Williams. Surviving are his spouse, Wanda Faye Privett Williams, Pound; daughter, Carla Williams, Bristol, Va.; sons, Dr. Bryan Williams, Tucson, Ariz., and Steven J. Williams, Fayetteville, Ark.; sister, Geneva Smith, Hazard, Ky.; brothers, Robert Williams, Somerset, Ky., and E.L. Williams Jr., Somerset; and four grandchildren. Calling hours will be after 6 p.m. Wednesday in Baker Funeral Home. Services will be 7 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2001, in Sadie Baker Memorial Chapel of Baker Funeral Home, Pound, with Rev. Greg Cyphers officiating. Burial will be in National Cemetery in Mountain Home, Tenn. Baker Funeral Home, Pound, is serving the family of Carl Williams. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT. 5, 2001

WILSON, GERLINE H. Mrs. Gerline H. Wilson, 68, of Bristol, Tenn., went to be with the Lord Sunday, Sept. 23, 2001, after a long battle with heart disease. She was born July 14, 1933, the daughter of the late Paul and Lettie Hearld. Mrs. Wilson was a member of Volunteer Baptist Church and a devoted wife and mother. Survivors include: husband, Bobby H. Wilson; children, Art Wilson, Kingsport, Mark Wilson, Bristol, Tenn., and Vicki Wilson Taylor, Kingsport; three grandsons; two granddaughters; one great-granddaughter; sister, Martha Craighead, Bristol, Va., and Louise Hendrick, Charlotte, NC; brother, Noah Eugene Hearld, Wilmington, NC; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Kenneth Jordan and Rev. J. D. Neeley officiating. Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mike Brock, Bo Bellamy, Steve Bright, Charles Butcher, Guy Slone and Clayton Wilson. There will be no visitation. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT. 24, 2001

WILSON, GERLINE H. Funeral services for Mrs. Gerline H. Wilson will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2001, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Kenneth Jordan and Rev. J.D. Neeley officiating. Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mike Brock, Bo Bellamy, Steve Bright, Charles Butcher, Guy Slone and Clayton Wilson. There will be no visitation. Mrs. Wilson, 68, of Bristol, Tenn., went to be with the Lord Sunday, Sept. 23, 2001, after a long battle with heart disease. Weaver Funeral Home will be in charge of arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 25, 2001

WOLFE, LILLIAN FORTUNE Lillian Fortune Wolfe, a former resident of Bristol, Va., died Sept. 29, 2001, of heart disease at Westminster at Lake Ridge, Va. She was a native of Damascus and attended public schools there. She attended Mary Washington College in Fredericksburg, Va. She was the first clerk of the Trial Justice Court for Smyth County in Marion. She was a member of First Presbyterian Church, where she served as Sunday school teacher, elder, assistant treasurer and in a number of circles and committees. She was active in civic and community activities. She served on the Bristol Virginia School Board for over six years as vice-chairman and chairman, as treasurer of the Bristol Library Board, as a member of the Bristol Housing board, and on the board of the Bristol Chapter of the American Lung Association. She was the widow of Dr. Samuel Charles Wolfe. Survivors include one daughter, Jane Wolfe Stilmar of Alexandria, Va.; one sister, Louise Fortune Hall of Damascus, Va.; two grandsons, John Stilmar and Scott Stilmart; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 3, 2001, in First Presbyterian Church with Dr. Gordon Turnbull officiating. Burial will follow in the Knollkreg Cemetery. Honorary Pallbearers will be elders and deacons of First Presbyterian Church, Bristol, Tenn. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m., Tuesday October 2, 2001 at Akard Funeral Home. In lieu of flower, memorials may be made to the Frist Presbyterian Church, 701 Florida Ave., Bristol, TN 37620. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at akrardfh/Nchartertn.net Akard Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Wolfe. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 30, 2001

WOLFE, LOUISE CHEW ABINGDON -- Mrs. Louisa Chew Wolfe, 63, died Monday, Sept. 24, 2001, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Baltimore, Md., grew up in Bristol and had lived in Abingdon for the past 25 years. She was the daughter of the late John and Louisa Chew of Bristol. She was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Abingdon. Survivors include: her husband, Dr. Walter Wolfe; five sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Suzanne Wolfe of Jamison, Pa., Nathaniel John Wolfe of Abingdon, Walter Patrick and Angela Wolfe of Jonesborough, Tenn., Homer George and Angela Wolfe of Knoxville and Joseph Matthew Wolfe of Meadowview; five daughters and sons-in-law, Melissa and James Caudill of Abingdon, Ruth Anne Neitch of Marion, Amy and Bill Fleenor of Abingdon, Stephanie and Steve Talbert of Abingdon and Mary and Joe Tennis of Bristol, Va.; 15 grandchildren, Eric, Sarah, Thomas and Amber Wolfe; Jessie, Jake, Maggie and Sam Caudill, Gabe and Chelsea Neitch, Emily and Megan Fleenor, Tiffany and Tim Talbert and Abigail Tennis. A Mass of Resurrection will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Christ the King Catholic Church with the Rev. Robert Krenik officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery in Bristol, Tenn. Pallbearers will be James Caudill, Bill Fleenor, Steve Talbert, Joe Tennis Jake Caudill and Robert Godfrey. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Anne's Catholic School, 300 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201 or to Christ the King Catholic Church, Post Office Box 1201, Abingdon, VA 24212. Farris Funeral Service, Abingdon, is serving the family of Mrs. Wolfe. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 26, 2001

WOLFE, LOUISA CHEW ABINGDON -- A Mass of Resurrection for Mrs. Louisa Chew Wolfe will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Christ the King Catholic Church with the Rev. Robert Krenik officiating. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery in Bristol, Tenn. Pallbearers will be James Caudill, Bill Fleenor, Steve Talbert, Joe Tennis, Jake Caudill and Robert Godfrey. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7-9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Anne's Catholic School, 300 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201 or to Christ the King Catholic Church, Post Office Box 1201, Abingdon, VA 24212. Mrs. Wolfe, 63, died Monday, Sept. 24, 2001, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. Farris Funeral Service, Abingdon, is serving the family of Mrs. Wolfe. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 27, 2001

WOODARD, EMMA GAIL OWENS Emma Gail Owens Woodard, 56 years of age, of Bristol, Va., formerly of the Grundy area, passed away Thursday, Sept. 27, 2001, following an extended illness. Born at Cannady, Va., she was a daughter of the late Arnold and Maude Arrington Owens. She was a lifelong resident of Buchanan County prior to moving to the Bristol area and was a member of Little Prater Church of Christ. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother. Mrs. Woodard is survived by her husband of 33 years, Donald Jack Woodard, Bristol, Va.; one daughter, Martha Dawn and husband Shawn West, Williamstown, Ky.; three sisters, Irene Owens, Route l, Vansant, Va., Nell Matney, Route 1, Vansant and Wilma Owens, Sterling, Va.; and one grandson, Kyle Henry West, Williamstown. She was preceded in death by one sister, Beulah Viers; and two brothers, Freddie Owens and Bernard Owens. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Sept. 29, 2001, at 2 p.m. at Little Prater Church of Christ near Grundy with Evangelist Michael Trent and Evangelist Mike Rife officiating with burial to follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, Va. Active pallbearers will be Charlie Vandyke, Sonny Matney, Don McCracken, Marty Bostic, Benny Ratliff, Jeff Matney, Bob Cline and Dorlis Cook. Grundy Funeral Home of Grundy is in charge of all arrangements. BRISTOL HERALD COURIER SEPT 29, 2001