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Mildred Elmae Miller Bare, 79, was remembered at funeral services held Sept. 14 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Russell Sheets and Elder Floyd South officiated. A graveside service followed in the George Miller Cemetery.
Mrs. Bare is survived by two daughters, Wanda Spangler of the home, and Wilma Hartzog, Glendale Springs; three step-daughters, Nancy Miller, Wagoner, Annie Hall, Laurel Springs, and Sue Baker, Salisbury; one step-son, Franklin E. Bare, Wagoner; five grandchildren and 19 step-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Maxine Miller, Forest City, and Edith Miller, Lexington; and several nieces and nephews.
Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Alvin Bouchelle
Annapolis, Md.
May 8, 1958
Jan. 26, 2000
Alvin Bouchelle, 41, was remembered at funeral services held Jan. 31 at Miller Funeral Chapel in North Wilkesboro. Rev. Ronnie Millsaps and Allen Bouchelle officiated. Burial followed in Fishing Creek Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Bouchelle was born in Wilkes County to Odell Mastin and Florence Edna Call Bouchelle. He was a carpenter.
He is survived by his wife, Diane Riddle Bouchelle, Boone; three daughters, Jennifer Bouchelle, Wilkesboro and Jettie Bouchelle and Danielle Bouchelle, both of Boone; his parents of North Wilkesboro; six brothers, Kenneth Hayes, Jonesville, James Hayes, North Wilkesboro, Wayne Bouchelle, Wilkesboro, Allen Bouchelle, Edgewater, Md., and John Bouchelle and David Bouchelle, both of Annapolis, Md.; two sisters, Carol Williams, Bradenton, Fla., and Jettie Sizemore, Winston- Salem.
Memorials may be made to the College Fund of Mr. Bouchelle''s Children through the State Employee's Credit Union, PO Box 700, Wilkesboro, NC 28697.
Miller Funeral Service of North Wilkesboro was in charge of the arrangements.
Bailey
Geneva Christeen Bailey, age 78, of the Thomas Bridge Community, died Monday, July 13, 1998 in the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.
Mrs. Bailey was a native of Grayson County and had been living in Smyth County for over 40 years. She was a member of the Zion Hill Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Rick Bailey; one son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Laurie Bailey, Marion; one sister and brother-in-law, Ruby and Bill Farris, Dover, Del.; one brother, Edward Parks, Bedford; one sister-in-law, Evelyn Waltz, Ohio; a special family friend, Stella Faye Ford; several nieces, nephews, and friends.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 16, at 11 a.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Carol Ferguson officiating. Interment will follow in the Honey Grove Cemetery in Flat Ridge. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the funeral home.
Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Baker
Ruth Richardson Jones Baker, age 83, died Thursday, Sept. 2, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Survivors include her husband, Gene Baker; two sons and daughters-in-law, John Irvin Jones and wife Susie of Pinnacle, N.C., and George Lloyd Jones and wife Wilma of Troy, N.C.; two sisters and brothers-in- law, Georgia Nance and husband Wayne of King, N.C., and Nancy Blackwell and husband Eddie of Richmond; one nephew, Grant Nance of King, N.C.; one niece, Dottie Parrish of King, N.C.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, Sept. 5, at 3 p.m. in Cedars Baptist Church with the Rev. Avery Sheets and the Rev. Joe Powers officiating. Burial will follow in Macedonia Baptist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Barnett''s Funeral Home Chapel.
Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Baker
Mary Leona Baker. Funeral services for Mary Leona Baker will be conducted 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Christian officiating. The committal will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel.
Mrs. Baker, 76, of Bluff City, Tenn., went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2000, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Grayson County, Va., but had lived in the Bristol area most of her life. She was the daughter of John and Sally Holbrook and was a homemaker. She was a member of New Life Baptist Church in Bluff City. Survivors include: husband, Benny E. Baker; daughter: Linda Echols of Bluff City, Tenn.; grandsons and wives: Kevin Michael and Jayna Kennedy of Kingpsort, Tenn., and Edward Allen and Jodie Kennedy of Bristol, Tenn.; great-grandson: Andrew Michael Kennedy of Kingsport, Tenn,; and son-in-law, James H. Echols of Bluff City, Tenn.
Baker
Frank Baker
West Jefferson
Sept. 29, 1935
Sept. 26, 2000
Frank Baker, 64, was remembered at funeral services held Sept. 29 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Ted Reynolds officiated. Burial followed in the Obids Country Church Cemetery.
Mr. Baker was born in Ashe County to Everette Baker and Rae Severt Baker. He was a dairy farmer.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Vinson Baker of the home; a son, Matthew Franklin Baker of the home.
Memorials may be made to Calvary Freewill Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 185, Glendale Springs, NC 28629.
Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Baker
Esther Baker, age 83, of Troutdale, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000 at the home of her daughter in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
She is survived by her husband, Eddie Baker, Konnarock; one daughter, Nancy Baker Blevins, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; two sons, Billy Baker, Norton, and Arthur Baker, Falls Church; five grandchildren: R.C. Jr., Eddie, and Philip Blevins, Myrtle Beach, S.C., Sarah Ann Baker Crawford, Sevierville, Tenn., and Brian Baker, Manassas; four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted today, March 1, at 1 p.m. at the Bethel Baptist Church in Konnarock. The family will receive friends from noon until service time at the church. Burial will follow in Laurel Cemetery.
Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.
Baker
Ruby Spencer Baker, age 86, of Comers Rock, died Tuesday, March 17, 1998 at the home of her daughter, Patricia D. Richardson, in Elk Creek. She was the widow of Hamp Baker. She was born April 19, 1911 at Rugby, the daughter of Orville and Elizabeth Tucker Spencer.
Surviving are nine daughters: Lola Jean Anders, Kernersville, N.C.; Charlsie Ellen Mathews, Richmond; Delora Grace Vernon, Marion; Helen A. Baker, Alexandria; Velma Louise Sutherland and Patricia D. Richardson, both of Elk Creek; Clara M. Campagna, Charlotte, N.C.; Tracy B. Saunders, Burke; and Nina Marie Kidd, Virginia Beach; five sons: Beattie Baker, Comers Rock; Moody Dwight Baker, Lincoln University, Penn.; Paul Bryant Baker, Bland; Billy Allen Baker, Avondale, Penn.; and Elmer Ray Baker, Galax; two brothers, Dale and Canie Spencer, both of Rugby; 17 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, March 20, at 11 a.m. in Corinth Baptist Church in Rugby with the Rev. Jimmy Harmon officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Elk Creek Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 130, Elk Creek, VA 24326.
Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements.
Baker
Paul Elwin Baker, age 68, died Friday, Oct. 8, 1999 in Charleston, S.C.
Mr. Baker was born in Teas, the son of the late James Lester Baker and Lydia Greer Baker. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a retired mechanical contractor working with hospital construction.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia Haulsee Baker of Charleston, S.C.; one daughter, Sandra Baker Fort of Charleston, S.C.; two sisters, Patricia Stephens and Jewel Armstrong, both of Marion; two brothers, James Ralph Baker of Silex, Mo., and James Lester Baker of Greenville, S.C.; one grandchild.
Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 11, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. William T. Wing III officiating. Burial followed in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. Memorial donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 1240-B, 3rd Street, Roanoke, VA 24016.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Baker
John Daniel Baker, age 76, of Chilhowie, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
He was a native of North Carolina and had lived in Dayton, Ohio for 43 years where he retired from General Motors after 26 years of service.
He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II and a 32nd Degree Mason in the Blue Lodge, Dayton, Ohio.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Reba (Mainous) Baker. He was also preceded in death by one brother, William Baker; one half-brother, Council Miller; and one stepdaughter, Phyllis Bernholt.
Survivors include his wife, Mary (Bernholt) Baker; one daugher and son-in-law, Rachel and Timothy Grant, Dayton, Ohio; two stepchildren, Crist Bernholt and Helen Gand, both of Versailes, Ohio; one sister, Arlene Harris, Elkin, N.C.; two grandchildren; six step-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, in Tobias Funeral Home Belmont Chapel, 648 Waterviliet Ave., Dayton, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
BAKER
Mr. Joseph Mack (Joe) Baker, age 43, of 1132 Jackson Road, Piney Creek, N.C., died Saturday, June 19, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, N.C. He is survived by his wife: Darnell Mitchell Baker of the home; three sons: Christopher Ramirez of Franklinton, N.C., Kevin Parrish and Chase Baker both of the home; one daughter: Katie Baker of the home; his mother: Annis Hardin Pulley of Youngsville, N.C.; two sisters: Daphine Ladd of Selma, N.C., and Dianne Stanley of Louisburg, N.C.; one niece; and three nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 23, 1999, at 3:00 p.m. at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with Dr. John Deason officiating. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the services to lie-in-state. Military rites will be conducted by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7-9 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, N.C.
Baldwin
Grant Baldwin
Todd
Died: Sept. 20, 2000
Grant Baldwin, 73, formerly of Lansing was remembered at funeral services held Sept. 23 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jim Francis and Rev. Larry Shepherd officiated. Burial followed in the Graybeal Cemetery.
Mr. Baldwin is survived by his wife, Viola Baldwin; two step-daughters, Beth Seymore, Jefferson, and Wilma Houck, Todd; two step-sons, Buster Wilcox, Lansing, and Joe Wilcox, Todd; two brothers, Jim Baldwin, Warrensville, and Ken Baldwin, Grassy Creek; three sisters, Reba Smith and Marlene Dishner, both of Bluff City, Tenn., and Daphner Music, High Point; 12 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Baldwin
Hazel Blanche Baldwin, 73, of Troutdale, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 1997 at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tenn.
She was born April 3, 1924 at Troutdale to John Wilson and Delta Mae Evans Sanders.
Surviving are her husband, Earl Baldwin of the home; one daughter, Betty Sue Baldwin of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Debbie Baldwin, Sugar Grove; one granddaughter, Heather Baldwin, Sugar Grove; one sister, Marie Hayes, Aberdeen, Md.; three brothers and one sister-in-law, Howard and Donna Sanders, Bristol, Paul Sanders, Sugar Grove, and Elder Fielden Sanders, Marion; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, Sept. 1, at 3:30 p.m. in the Troutdale Baptist Church with the Rev. Scott Flippin and Elder Ben Blevins officiating. Interment was in Fairwood Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Sugar Grove Rescue Squad or the American Heart Association.
Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements.
Baldwin
Mary Ida Grinstead Baldwin, age 76, of Chilhowie, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 1997 in the Smyth County Community Hospital.
She was the widow of Roy Baldwin and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include two sons, Dennis Kell, Troutdale, and Kenneth Kell, Marion; six daughters, Janice Gentry, Norma Moses, both of Seven Mile Ford, Jo Ann McCloud, Chilhowie, Rose Marie Osborne, Wanda Crewey, and Barbara Sword, all of Marion; 22 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ray Rolen and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial was in the Riverside Cemetery.
Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.
Bales
Pearl Bales, age 78, of Troutdale, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 1999 at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie.
Mrs. Bales was the widow of Harold Bales. She was born Nov. 23, 1920 at Mouth of Wilson, the Grassy Creek Community, to Charlie Franklin and Debbie Catherine Mink Emerson.
Surviving are one brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Viona Emerson, Troutdale; one sister and brother-in-law, Blanche and Robert Barker, Marion; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted today, Oct. 20, at 11 a.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tim Boyette and the Rev. Ken Riggins officiating. Interment will be in Highland Memorial Gardens in Dublin.
Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence is in charge of arrangements.
Bales
Clara Barnett Bales, age 97, died Thursday, June 5, 1997 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. She was a member of the Cedar Bluff Baptist Church and had worked at Collins Department Store and Baldwins in Marion for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, George C. Bales.
She is survived by one sister-in-law, Mrs. Vance Barnett of Richmond; three stepchildren: Fred Bales, Richmond, Frank Bales, Anderson, Ind., and Wilma Snyder, Salem, Ore.; several nieces, nephews, great-and great-great-nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held today, June 7, at 2 p.m. in Round Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Eddie Beck officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home.
Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Bales
William H. Bales, age 74, of Lithonia, Ga., formerly of Marion, died April 11, 1998.
Survivors are his wife, Nellie Mae Bales; one son, Paul Bales; one daughter, Monette Bales; three grandsons; two great-granddaughters.
Memorial services were held Tuesday, April 14, at 2 p.m. in Ousley United Methodist Church in Lithonia, Ga. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Diabetes Association.
Gregory B. Levett and Sons Inc. was in charge of arrangements.
This obituary is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.
BALES
RAY SYLVESTA "BUD" BALES, age 69 of Bland, VA., died early Saturday August 26, 2000 in the Edgemont Center in Wytheville, VA. He was born in Smyth County, VA, the son of the late James Elbert and Mae Cregger Bales. He is survived by: Three sisters - Frances Stowers of the home, Ruby Cox of Florida, Ruth Farmer of Radford; one brother - Donald V. Bales of Disputanta; several nieces and nephews also survive.
A graveside service will be held at 10"00 a.m. Monday August 28, 2000 at the Wassum Cemetery in Atkins, VA with Chaplin Marilyn Saarinen officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat, Virginia is in charge of arrangements.
Ball
Virgil Grant Ball, age 81, of Chilhowie, died Friday, Nov. 8, 1996 in the Smyth County Community Hospital.
He is survived by several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.
Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.
Buchanan
Barns Wilson Buchanan, age 73, died Thursday, Nov. 7, 1996 in a Bristol hospital.
He was a native of Smyth County and a graduate of Rich Valley High School. He attended Marion College. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Wilson and Mary Barns Buchanan; and one sister, Eleanor "Polly" Hooper.
He had previously been employed by the County of Los Angeles, Calif., and was currently working with the U.S. Forest Service.
Survivors include one sister, Sue Buchanan Moss, Burkes Garden; two nieces, Nancy Moss, Wilmington, N.C., and Pam Moss, Burkes Garden; one greatnephew, Matthew Ray, Burkes Garden.
Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, in Rich Valley Cemetery.
Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home in Tazewell was in charge of arrangements.
Ballinger
MARIE NEAL "REA" BALLINGER, age 89, of Bland, Virginia, died Tuesday, January 23, 2001, in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was born in Bland County, the daughter of the late Allen J. and Nancy Tibbs Neal. She was past president of the Princeton Moose Lodge and a member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary in Mercer County, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett Lee Ballinger and three brothers and four sisters. She is survived by: a sister and brother-in-law - Virginia and Bill Kitts of Salem, Virginia and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 26, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. at the Highland Funeral Service Chapel in Bland with the Rev. Henry Allen Conley officiating. Interment will follow in the Maple Hill Cemetery in Bluefield, Virginia. the family will receive friends at the Highland Funeral Service Chapel in Bland from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday. Highland Funeral Service in Bland, Virginia is in charge of the arrangments.
Bane
Bessie Mae Bane, age 89, of Rural Retreat, died Thursday, July 22, 1999 at the home of her daughter.
Mrs. Bane was born in Tazewell County, the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Alice Hoback Thompson. She was a member of the Corinth Lutheran Church in Rural Retreat and was preceded in death by her husbands, James D. Cox and William Henry Bane; one son, James Howard Cox; and one grandson, Willie Bane.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Marie and Ralph Bise, Wytheville; one son and fianc‚‚e, William Garland Bane and Rita Malone, West Palm Beach, Fla.; one daughter-in-law, Stella P. Cox, Rural Retreat; one sister, Lorraine Hayden, Missouri; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 25, at 2 p.m. at Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ed Schaack and the Rev. Ray Haskett officiating. Interment will follow in the Black Lick Cemetery in Rural Retreat. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Hospice of America.
Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements.
Barbary
Harold Lee Barbary, age 65, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1997 in Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, Tenn.
He was a native of Smyth County.
Survivors include one brother, Don Barbary, York, S.C.
Military graveside services were conducted at noon Friday, Dec. 5, in Mountain Home National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn., with Charles DeWitt Byrd Post 3382 of VFW officiating.
Gate City Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Bare
Joe Byrdie "J.B." Bare, age 67, of Meadowview, died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon.
Mr. Bare was a lifelong resident of Washington County, the son of the late Gilmer Samuel and Alice Avalona Bare. He was a member of Little Rock Baptist Church, a long time farmer in Meadowview and a previous storeowner in Roanoke. He later retired from Southland Vending. He was the co-owner of the Gas-n-Save in Abingdon and a proud pit crewmember of O'Quinn Racing at the Lonesome Pine Raceway in Coeburn.
Surviving are his wife, Edith Parris Bare; one son, Jeffrey Stephon Bare of Meadowview; four daughters, Kathy Hollars of Glade Spring, Terry O'Quinn of Coeburn, Kim Harris of Saltville and Vickie Bare of the home; two brothers, Wren Cosby "R.C." Bare of Roanoke, and Wade Loyde "Dub" Bare of Meadowview; five grandchildren; one great-grandson.
Funeral services will be held today, Sept. 18, at 2 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Mahlon Wyatt officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association.
BARE
Mrs. Lucille Wingler Bare, age 59, of 75, Jarvis Rd. Ennice, N.C., died Monday, March 1, 1999, at her home. She is survived by her husband: Johnny Bare of the home; two sisters: Louise Wingler of Piney Creek, and Ruth Eldreth of West Jefferson, N.C. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, March 3, 1999, at the Scottville Baptist Church, with burial in the Church Cemetery. Rev. Fred Jennings and the Rev. Reeves Jones will officiate. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, and at other times at the home of a sister, Louise Wingler, 1701 Allen Rd., Piney Creek. Grandview Memorial is in charge of the arrangements.
BARE
Donald (Buddy) Bare, age 71, of 112 Rector Road, Ennice, NC, died Sunday, July 23, 2000, in the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. He is survived by his wife: Shirley Bare of the home; one son and daughter-in-law: Donald and Kathy Bare of Clintwood, Va; one grandchild: Chad Bare of Clintwood, Va.; his mother: Mrs. Raye Bare of Laurel Springs, NC; two brothers: Richard Bare of Baltimore, Md. and Jerry Bare of Laurel Springs, NC; and two sisters: Gloria Voss of Iowa and Jacqueline Atwood of Ennice, NC. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, July 26, 2000, at 2:00 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Bare Cemetery in Ashe County, NC. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, NC.
Barham
Anna Mae Whittaker, Barham. Mrs. Anna Mae Barham, 77 of 836 Norfolk Ave., Bristol, Va. died in Bristol Memorial Hospital at 11:40 pm Monday after a long illness. She was a native of Washington Co., Va and made her home in Bristol all her life. She was a retired employee of the Imperial Reading Company and amember of Euclid Ave., Baptist Church. She was a member of the International Aswsociation of Machinists. Surviving are one daughter Mrs. Willie Kay Underwood of Bristol, one half brother, Issac J. Whittaker of Piney Flats, Tn. one sister, Mrs. Opal Rhymer of Bristol, one half sister, Mrs. Lawrence McCray of Knoxville, Tn. 2 grand children; and several neices and nephews, Blevins Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. From Newspaperclipping
Barker
Frances Barker, age 77, of Elkton, died Saturday, June 19, 1999 at Union Hospital.
Mrs. Barker was born on Feb. 14, 1922 in Lebanon. She was a homemaker and had worked at Triumph Industries and Glenn L. Martin Co. She was a member of Faith Southern Baptist Church and enjoyed flower gardening.
She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Garnett W. Barker, formerly of Troutdale; one son, Tom Barker of Elkton; one daughter, Patsy Mendenhall of Elkton; two grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 23, at 11 a.m. at Faith Southern Baptist Church with the Rev. Richard L. Humhreys officiating. Burial was in Gilpin Manor Memorial Park in Elkton.
Hicks Home for Funerals in Elkton was in charge of the arrangements.
Barker
Charles William "Bill" Barker, age 63, died Friday, Nov. 15, 1996 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith.
Mr. Barker graduated from Independence High School, served with the U.S. Army from 1953 until 1956 and retired from Brunswick Corp. with 37 years of service.
Survivors include his wife, Iva Farmer Barker; one daughter, Debbi Y. BeVille, Charlottesville; one son, Rick Barker, Fairfax; two sisters, Mary James, Grant, and Alma Joines, Sparta, N.C.; four half-sisters, Bobbie Jean Taylor, Arlington, Arvinia Hart and Lettie Mae Dean, both of Thomasville, N.C., and Betty Tibbs, Rural Retreat;; four brothers, Garnett Barker, Elkton, Md., Herbert Barker, Troutdale, Ray Barker and Robert Barker, both of Marion; one half-brother, Dexter Barker, Bland; two grandchildren, Alex and Adam BeVille.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18, in Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Rex Hall officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Cemetery where full military services were conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post No. 4667.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Barker
James William "Pete" Barker, 62, of Newark, Del., formerly of Troutdale, died Monday, Nov. 10, 1997 at Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax.
Mr. Barker was born Jan. 6, 1935 in Troutdale, the son of Kline and Goldie Grubb Barker. He retired as manager with Acme Supermarkets in Newark, Del., with 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his father, Kline Barker.
Surviving are his wife, Margie Simons Barker of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Richard Getz, Newark, Del.; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Bill and Anne Barker, Washington D.C., Kevin Barker and Daryl Barker, both of Newark, Del., and Alan and Patricia Barker of Elkton, Md.; his mother, Goldie Barker of Troutdale.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Nov. 13, at 2 p.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel in Independence with Elder Raymond Shatley and Elder Dean Shepherd officiating. Interment was in Troutdale Cemetery.
Barker
Robert L. Barker, age 57, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 1998 at his home in Saltville.
Mr. Barker was a member of the St. Paul Episcopal Church and the Glade Spring Presbyterian Church. He was a graduate of The Hargrave Military Academy, Chatham, Emory & Henry College, and The Charles Morris Price School of Advertising and Marketing, Philadelphia, Penn.
Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth (Niz) Porterfield Barker; two stepdaughters, Amanda Hamilton Volk and Anne Breckenridge Hite; his stepmother, Mildred Barker, Kingsport, Tenn.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 21, at the St. Paul Episcopal Church with the Rev. Bill Pickle and the Rev. Tim Bird officiating. Burial will follow in the Holston Conference Cemetery in Emory. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Emory & Henry College, P.O. Box 950, Emory, VA 24327, or the Va. Hospice Care, c/o Hospice Fund, 308 Hickory Ave., Rural Retreat, VA 24368.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.
Barker
William E. "Bill" Barker, 59, of Damascus, died Tuesday, April 15, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon.
He was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a retired employee of Holston Army Ammunition Plant, Kingsport, Tenn., coached Damascus Little League for several years and attended the Damascus Church of Christ.
Mr. Barker was a member of the Citizens Club, an active member of the American Legion and an honorary member of the Damascus Volunteer Fire Department where he served for 30 years.
Survivors include his wife, Judy J. Barker; two daughters, Margie Owens and Lori Ann Blevins, both of Damascus; one son, Michael Barker, Damascus; two sisters, Sandra Parker, Orange Park, Fla., and Janet Ragan, Pounding Mill; one brother, Jack Barker, Chilhowie; four grandchildren, Mikie Barker, William Blevins, Jordan Blevins and Chelsea Owens; two aunts, Sally Griffith and Mary Ironside; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 18, in the Damascus Church of Christ with Minister Bill Reece and Minister Jim Hutchinson officiating. Burial was held in the Sunset Memorial Park with military graveside rites conducted by V.F.W. PattonCrosswhite Post 6975.
Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.
Barker
Velma Phipps Barker, age 66, died Friday, March 3, 2000 at her home in Sugar Grove.
Mrs. Barker was a native of Flat Ridge, but had lived in Sugar Grove most of her life. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harve Phipps and Pauline Young Phipps, and her stepmother, Maude Phipps.
Survivors include her husband, Vernon E. "June" Barker, Sugar Grove; five sons and daughters-in-law, Norman and Terry Barker of Spotsylvania, Eddie and Jill Barker of Ceres, Don and Tammy Barker of Rural Retreat, Doug and Debbie Barker of Springfield, and Joe and Corinne Barker of the U.S. Navy in Jacksonville, Fla.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Becky and Jerry Jones of Elon College, N.C., Susie and John Poole of Bristol, and Betsy and Arch Shearin of Flat Ridge; one sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Bill Hodge of Independence; two brothers and a sister-in- law, Ben and Juanita Phipps of Flat Ridge, and Harold "Pete" Phipps of Chilhowie; five grandsons; seven granddaughters; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 6, at 2 p.m. in the Sugar Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenny Price officiating. Burial followed in Burtons Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery in Flat Ridge. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sugar Grove Rescue Squad, c/o Carol Choate, P.O. Box 257, Sugar Grove, VA 24375.
Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Barker
Estel Ray Barker, 90, died Wednesday, May 7, 1997 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Hall Barker.
He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Veralene and Ted Dunford of Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Sue Barker of Meadowview; two sisters, Edna Hall of Lansing, N.C., and Blanche Ham of Seffner, Fla.; five grandchildren: Melanie Barker and husband Tim, Melissa Lujan and husband Ivan, Miranda Dunford, Kelli Barker and Carson Barker.
Funeral services were held Friday, May 9, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Billy Dean and the Rev. Otis Barker officiating. Burial will follow in the Hall Family Cemetery in Ashe County, N.C.
Barker
Margie Barker, age 66, of Troutdale, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was born Feb. 19, 1931 in Ceres, to William Buck and Bessie Hayden Thompson.
Surviving are her husband, Herbert L. Barker of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Wil Robertson, Troutdale; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Ida Cullop, Sugar Grove, Nan and Ralph Vencille, Ceres, and Carrine and Garland Harrington, Marion; one brother, Blaine Thompson, Ceres; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel in Independence with the Rev. Darrell Lambert, Rev. Kenny Price and Mr. Gilmer Greer officiating. Interment followed in Troutdale Cemetery.
Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements.
Barker
Stella Mae Barker
Jefferson
March 29, 1906
Oct. 15, 2000
Stella Mae Blevins Barker, 94, was remembered at funeral services held Oct. 18 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Billy Joe Blevins, Rev. Tommy Dollar and Rev. Ken Howell officiated.
Mrs. Barker was born in Ashe County.
She is survived by three daughters, Orlean Barker, Zola Barker and Pauline Barker, all of Jefferson; two sons, Wert Barker, Jefferson, and Glenn Barker, Warrensville; two sisters, Hettie Brooks, Jefferson, and June Blevins, Sacramento, Calif.; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Barker
Neddy "Butch" Barker
Jefferson
May 15, 1947
Oct. 21, 2000
Neddy "Butch" Ralph Barker, 53, passed away at North Carolina Baptist Hospital.
Mr. Barker was born in West Jefferson to Ralph and Helen Barker. He served four years in the United States Army and was stationed in Korea.
He is survived by two sisters, Deborah Barker, West Jefferson, and Brenda Tulley, Newark, Del.; three brothers, Larry Barker, Columbia, S.C., John Barker, Johnson City, Tenn. and Eddie Barker, Hendersville; and several nieces and nephews.
Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Barker
Jefferson
Nov. 20, 1937
Feb. 9, 2000
Billie Louise Hamm Barker, 62, was remembered at funeral services held Feb. 12 at Boone Family Funeral Home. Rev. Randal Greene and Rev. Roger Newton officiated. Burial followed in the Howell Hill Cemetery.
Mrs. Barker was born in Abingdon, Va. to Ruben Edgar Hamm and Ethel Pauline Hill Hamm. She was a seamstress at Sara Lee Knit Products. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a son, Tim Barker.
She is survived by two sons and daughter-in-laws, Joseph and Lynne Barker, Crumpler, and Michael and Debbie Barker, Selmar, Tenn.; two daughters, Millie Barker, West Jefferson, and Sandra Brown, Jefferson; a daughter-in-law, Lilliemae Barker, Jefferson; a half-brother, Paul Osborne, Roanoke, Va.; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Ashe, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640.
Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Barker
Fred L. Barker, age 55, formerly of Marion, died Monday, July 7, 1997 at his home in Slidell, La.
He was a graduate of Virginia Tech and a civil engineer for Exxon Corporation for over 30 years. He was a deacon, Sunday School teacher and choir member of the First Baptist Church in Slidell, La.
Mr. Barker was preceded in death by his father, Arnie Wilson Barker.
He is survived by his wife, Sharon Zeigler Barker of Slidell, La.; two sons, Brandon Todd Barker and Matthew David Barker, both of Slidell, La.; one daughter, Jennifer Lynn Pruett of Austin, Texas; his mother, Evelyn Wood Barker of Marion; two brothers, Larry Barker of Marion, and Royce Barker of Winston-Salem, N.C.; one sister, Deborah Barker Thweatt of Marion; one granddaughter, Alesha Dawn Barker of Slidell, La.
Funeral services will be held today, July 9, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Slidell, La., with Dr. Michael Clauch and the Rev. Jim Baham officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Northshore Hospice, c/o Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd., West Slidell, La.
Barker
Catherine Emily Barker, age 72, died Friday, Jan. 30, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mrs. Barker was a native of Smyth County where she lived most of her life. She retired from the Marion Primary School where she worked as the manager of the cafeteria for over 30 years. She attended the Atkins Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. French P. Barker.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Harold Walton, Marion; one sister, Bertha Simms, Sunset, Utah; one brother, Howard Leonard, Pulaski; one grandson and wife, Michael and Dottie Walton, Solon, Ohio.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 1, at 8 p.m. at Barnett's Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo and the Rev. Marion Boggs officiating. A Committal Service and Interment were held Monday, Feb. 2, at 10 a.m. at Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat with the Rev. Marion Boggs officiating.
Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Barker
Warrensville
Dec. 19, 1910
Nov. 23, 2000
Eunice Bessie Yates Barker, 89, was remembered at funeral services held Nov. 26 at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Warrensville. Rev. Bill Ballou and Rev. George Grubb officiated. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens in Jefferson.
Mrs. Barker was born in Ashe County to Benjamin Cleveland and Rettie Rash Yates. She was retired from Sprague Electric Company and was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Thomas Barker.
She is survived by four sons, Thomas Glenn Barker, Puyallup, Wash., Robert Jackson Barker, Elkton, Md., Bennie Lee Barker, Warrensville, and John Dexter Barker, West Jefferson; three daughters, Polly Davis, Englewood, Fla., Florence Powers, Warrensville, and Bonnie Jane Holliday, Greenville, Va.; two sisters, Della Jones, Warrensville, and Florence Ashley, Salem, Va.; 13 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Ashelawn Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Obituary information may be obtained or condolences e-mailed to ashelawn@fastransit.net.
Barker
Wade Edward Barker, age 81, died Tuesday, April 29, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Jones Barker.
He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Vickie and Kenneth Hall and Brenda and Robert Sexton, all of Marion; one sister, Nannie Parks of St. Petersburg, Fla.; three grandchildren, Melissa H. Sheffield, Jamie Hall and Samantha Kell; five great-grandchildren, Justin D. Sheffield, John R. Sexton, Christopher Hall, Matthew Hall, and Aaron Kell; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Friday, May 2, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. David Neitch and the Rev. Donald Medley officiating. Burial followed in the Slemp Cemetery, Sugar Grove.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Barker
Rosa Bell Reed Barker, age 97, widow of William T. Barker, died Monday, March 30, 1998 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie.
She is survived by four sons and three daughters-in-law, Cecil and Cloia Barker of Clarkdale, Ariz., Wiley Barker of Victorville, Calif., Monroe and Sarah Barker and Rev. Otis and Linda Barker, all of Marion; one sister, Victoria R. Shelton of Chilhowie; 25 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 1, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Andy Arnold officiating. Graveside services were held Thursday, April 2, at 11 a.m. at Mag-Lilly Family Cemetery in Princewick, W.Va.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Barker
Herbert Clay Barker, age 73, of Princeton, W.Va., died Tuesday, March 23, 1999 at his home.
Mr. Barker was a native of Smyth County and had worked for Norfolk & Western Railroad.
Survivors include Edna Ann Kimberling Barker; one daughter, Peggy Barker, Princeton, W.Va.; one son, Barry Barker, Goshen; three sisters, Cerita Bohon, Chesapeake, Juanita Roop, Wilmington, Del., and Reba Dunford; one brother and sister-in-law, Raymond and Rachael Barker, Marion; five grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, March 26, at 11 a.m. at Seaver Funeral Service in Princeton, W.Va. Entombment followed in Roselawn Burial Park in Princeton, W.Va.
Seaver Funeral Service in Princeton, W.Va., was in charge of arrangements.
This is a courtesy announcement by Bradley's Funeral Home.
Barker
Vesta Pugh Barker, age 82, formerly of Troutdale, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999 at Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mrs. Barker was the widow of Walter Gowan Barker. She was born March 27, 1917 at Crumpler, N.C., to Roy Bruce and Hattie Virginia Moxley Pugh. She was a member of Fox Creek Regular Baptist Church in Troutdale.
Surviving are two sons, Douglas Lee Barker of Whiteford, Md., and Edward Bruce Barker of Telford, Tenn.; four daughters, Vesta Barker Aldrich, Vernon, Ariz., Thelma Barker Piercy, Iona Barker Brady, both of Ventura, Calif., and Virginia Ann Barker Dempsey of Chilhowie; one brother, Monroe (Bud) Pugh, Mouth of Wilson,; one sister, Mary Lou Johnson of Galax; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Jan. 1, at 2 p.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Douglas Halsey and Mr. Arlen Ray Hall Jr., officiating. Burial was in Chestnut Hill Methodist Church Cemetery in Ashe County, N.C.
Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements.
Barker
Rev. Raymond E. Barker, age 82, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999 in the Francis Marion Manor.
Rev. Barker was born in Grayson County to the late Dencil and Beulah Barker. He was an ordained minister and pastored several churches in the Smyth County and Grayson County areas. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the signal corps during the Korean War. He was a lifetime member of the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667 where he served as chaplain for over 10 years. He retired from Brunswick after 27 years of service.
He was preceded in death by a son, Kerry Barker; and three brothers, French Barker, Charles W. Barker and Herbert Clay Barker.
Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Rachel Barker; one son, Rex S. Barker, Marion; two daughters, Mrs. Gary (Ruth) Blevins, Marion, and Mrs. Joe (Nora) Woods, Sugar Grove; three sisters; 11 grandchildren; one great- grandson; special friends, Cecil and Lena Carter, James and Irma Cale and Mary Kay Miller.
Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 12, at 1 p.m. in Bradley's Funeral Home with the Rev. Tim Williams and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery with military honors being rendered by the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667.
Bradley's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Barker
Stella Mae Blevins Barker
Jefferson
March 29, 1906
Oct. 15, 2000
Stella Mae Blevins Barker, 94, was remembered at funeral services held Oct. 18 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Billy Joe Blevins, Rev. Tommy Dollar and Rev. Ken Howell officiated. Burial followed in the Scott-Blevins Cemetery.
Mrs. Barker was born in Ashe County.
She is survived by three daughters, Orlean Barker, Pauline Barker and Zola Barker, all of Jefferson; two sons, Wert Barker, Jefferson, and Glenn Barker, Warrensville; two sisters, Hettie Brooks, Jefferson, and June Blevins, Sacramento, Calif.; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Barker
April Brianna Barker, infant daughter of Brian and Virginia Barker, died Saturday, May 24, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon.
Survivors in addition to her parents include one brother, Eddie Surber of the home; one sister, Jessica Surber of the home; her grandparents, Mary and Joe Peck, Saltville, and Margaret and David Wayne Barker, Saltville; her great- grandmother, Naomi V. Peck, Russell County; several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Graveside services were conducted at 4 p.m. Monday, May 26, in Elizabeth Cemetery with the Rev. Shirley Carter and the Rev. Andy Bresnock officiating.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
Barker
Nottingham, Pa.
Died: July 15, 2000
Gladys ""Granny"" M. Barker, 85, was remembered at funeral services held July 18 at Nottingham Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Gary S. Moore, Rev. Jim Roland and Rev. Chester Halstead officiated. Burial followed in the church cemetery in Nottingham, Pa.
Mrs. Barker was born in West Jefferson to the late Saul and Jeanie Dolinger Howell. She was a homemaker, a member of the Oxford Senior Center in Oxford, Pa., a member of the XYZ Club in Oxford, Pa. and a member of the Audubon Society. She was also a member of the Nottingham Missionary Baptist Church in Nottingham, Pa. where she was a member of the Women''s Missionary Group. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley J. Barker; her parents; two sons, Eugene D. Barker and Lloyd Lee Barker.
She is survived by six sons, Kyle W. Barker and wife, Doris A. Barker, Alvin B. Barker and wife, Julia L. Barker and David L. Barker, all of Nottingham, Pa., Paul R. Barker and wife, Carol Barker, Craigford, Ala., Jimmy M. Barker and wife, Alice F. Barker, Kirkwood, Pa. and Owen R. Barker (Ret. US Army M.S.G.) and wife, Sandra K. Barker, Brandon, Miss.; five daughters, Lasco Jo Monroe, Elkton, Va., Shirley F. Campbell and husband, Stanley, Conowingo, Md., Sandra K. Ham and husband, Robert N., Strasburg, Pa., Becky Miner and husband, Gary, Reading, Pa. and Patricia A. McCoury and husband, Ronald, Quarryville, Pa.; 32 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Grace Little, wife of Larry Little, Warrensville.
Memorials may be made to the A.L.S. Association, Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA 17033.
Edward L. Collins Funeral Home Inc. of Oxford, Pa. was in charge of the arrangements.
Barker
Eli W. (Dub) Barker, age 72, died Monday, Dec. 29, 1997 at his home in Marion.
Survivors include his wife, Fannie Alice Martin Barker, Marion; two daughters, Anne Greer, Apopka, Fla., and Fran Horne, Wytheville; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; five sisters: Stella Craft, Jean Gillespie, Nellie Smith, Goldie Carpenter, all of Marion, and Allene Roop, Bristol.
Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 2, at 11 a.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. William Slater and the Rev. Charles E. Blevins officiating. Interment followed in Troutdale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marion Baptist Church Building Fund.
Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Barker
Ethel Ham Barker, age 88, of Troutdale, died Tuesday, July 20, 1999 at the home of her daughter Betty Tibbs in Rural Retreat.
She was born Aug. 16, 1910 in Ashe County, N.C., the daughter of Mack Ham and Florence Price Ham. Mrs. Barker was the widow of Nicholas H. Barker.
Surviving are four daughters and sons-in-law, Bobbie Jean and Marshall N. Taylor, Mappsville, Arvinia and Lester Paul Hart, and Lettie Mae and Herbert Dean, all of Thomasville, N.C., and Betty Jane and Larry Eugene Tibbs of Rural Retreat; one son and daughter-in-law, Poindexter and Pauline Barker, Bland; two stepdaughters and stepson-in-law, Mary James, Troutdale, and Alma and Gene Joines, Sparta, N.C.; three stepsons, Garnett Barker, Elkton, Md., Robert and wife Blanche Barker, Marion, and Herbert Barker, Troutdale; two stepdaughters-in-law, Elizabeth Barker, Florida, and Iva Barker, Marion; four grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 23, at 11 a.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Dean Shepherd officiating. Interment was in Comer Cemetery in Troutdale. Memorial contributions may be made to Troutdale Rescue Squad, Troutdale Volunteer Fire Dept., Troutdale, VA 24378 or Rural Retreat Rescue Squad, Rural Retreat, VA 24368.
Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements.
Barker
Jefferson
Aug. 3, 1913 April 21, 2000
Thomas Christopher Barker, 86, was remembered at funeral services held April 24 at Shelter Baptist Church. Rev. Ken Howell and Rev. Billy Joe Blevins officiated. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Barker was born in Lansing to Newton and Martha Blevins Barker.
He is survived by his wife, Amanda ""Kate"" King Barker; three daughters, Cleda Wilcox and Brenda Johnson, both of West Jefferson, and Shirley Wallace, Jefferson; one brother, Frank Barker, Oxford, Pa.; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Shelter Baptist Church, c/o Cleda Wilson, 146 Dogwood Rd., West Jefferson, NC 28694.
Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Barker
Goldie Grubb Barker, age 86, of Troutdale, died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2001 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mrs. Barker was born Aug. 29, 1914 in Grant, the daughter of the late William W. and Birdie Ross Grubb.
She was the widow of Kline Barker.
Surviving are one daughter-in-law, Margie Barker of Newark, Del.; one sister and brother-in-law, Susie and Walter Eugene Cline of Elkton, Md.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, William Herbert and Naomi Grubb of Pulaski, and Jay C. and Laura Grubb of Troutdale; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Jan. 22, at 11 a.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel in Independence with Elder Raymond Shatley and Elder Dean Shepherd officiating. Interment will follow in Troutdale Cemetery in Troutdale. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Troutdale Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 160, Troutdale, VA 24378 or the charity of donor's choice.
Barker
GUILL MARTIN BARKER, JR., age 73, of Greensboro, North Carolina, died Tuesday, February 6, 2001 in Moses Cone Hospital. He was born in Ivanhoe, Virginia, the son of the late Guill Martin Barker, Sr. and Emma Vaughn Barker. He was a retired accountant and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by: his wife of 52 years - Doris Crawford Barker; four sisters - Ruby Thomas, Madeline Hodge, Shirley Headspeth all of Greensboro, NC and Opal Jefferson of Rural Hall, NC; three brothers - Saint Barker of Bland, VA, Dean Barker of Max Meadows, VA and Billy Barker of Wytheville, VA; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Graveside services and interment will be held Thursday, February 8, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Carroll County with Pastor Donald E. Drake and the Rev. Rance Edwards officiating. American Legion Post # 9 will conduct graveside military rites. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.
BARKER
Harry H. Barker, III, age 45 of 9373 Glade Valley Rd. Ennice, N.C., died Monday, August 9, 1999, at the Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax, Va. He is survived by his wife: Diane Edwards Barker of the home; one daughter: Jessica Barker of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law: Harry, IV and Donna Barker of Atlanta, Ga. and Chad and Charise Barker of Columbia, S.C.; one granddaughter: Haley Barker of Columbia; one sister and brother-in-law: Mollie and Tommy Harris of Raleigh, N.C.; and two step- children: Amber Hampton of the home and Brandon Edwards of Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. at the Camp Zion Missionary Methodist Church in Galax, with burial in the church cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the funeral services to lie-in-state. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 P.M., Tuesday evening, at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, memorials should be made to the Alleghany High School Athletic Department or the Sparta Elementary School Athletic Department.
Barlow
John Barlow, age 64, died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 1997 at his home in Glade Spring.
Mr. Barlow was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was a farmer.
He is survived by one daughter, Carolyn Chapman of Glade Spring; five sisters, Carrie Owens, Dorothy Widener, Minnie Faye Widener, Margie Thomas, and Edna Thomas, all of Glade Spring; four brothers, Elihue Barlow of Glade Spring, Buster Barlow of Sugar Grove, Ernest Barlow of Norfolk, and Eugene Barlow of Damascus; two grandsons; two great-grandsons; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at the graveside in Mt. Olivet Cemetery with the Rev. J.L. DeBord officiating.
Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.
Barlow
Dorothy Blevins Barlow, age 64, of West Grove, Penn., formerly of Marion, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2000 in Chester County Hospital.
Mrs. Barlow was born in Marion, the daughter of the late Leonard and Mae Blevins of Marion. She was preceded in death by her husband, James K. Barlow, formerly of Chilhowie, and by her son, James Barlow.
She is survived by four children, Teresa Wilson and Donna Barlow, both of West Grove, Penn., David Barlow of Avondale, Penn., and Connie Muncy of Whiteville, W.Va.; eight grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; two brothers, Stan Blevins and Jim Blevins, both of Marion; four sisters, Katherine Adkins of Abingdon, Geneva Barlow of Avondale, Penn., Mary Perez of Kennett Square, Penn., and Josie Wilson of West Grove, Penn.; a nephew, John Blevins of Marion.
Funeral arrangements and burial will be in Kennett Square, Penn.
This is a courtesy announcement by Barnett's Funeral Home.
Barlow
Alden H. Barlow, age 87, of Westminister, Md., formerly of Pylesville, Md., died at Carroll County General Hospital in Maryland on Sunday, Dec. 6, 1998. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jossie A. (Blackburn) Barlow on Aug. 30, 1996.
Mr. Barlow was born Nov. 6, 1911 in Chilhowie, the son of the late David and Lula (McCloud) Barlow. He retired in 1976 after 16 years with the Harford County Dept. of Public Works. He also worked at the former Robinson Brothers Feed Mill in Delta, Penn., for many years. He was a member of North Harford Baptist Church.
He is survived by two sons, Darius D. Barlow of Jarrettsville, Md., and John D. Barlow, Sherman, Texas; one daughter, Barbara P. Matulevich of Westminister, Md.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Edith Lett, Havre de Grace, Md.; four brothers, Wayne Barlow of Downington, Penn., Sherman Barlow of Statesville, N.C., Blaine Barlow of Texas, and James Barlow of Virginia.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 11 a.m. at North Harford Baptist Church with his pastor, the Rev. John W. Manry officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to North Harford Baptist Church, 4008 Old Federal Hill Road, Jarrettsville, Md. 21084.
Harkins Funeral Home in Delta, Penn., was in charge of arrangements.
Barlow
John K. Barlow Sr., age 72, of Avondale, Penn., died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1998 at the Crozier-Chester Medical Center in Upland, Penn.
Born in Smyth County, Mr. Barlow was the son of the late Thomas J. and Florence Whisman Barlow. He was preceded in death by one son, Raymond Barlow in 1991. He was a member of the Farmers Association of Pennsylvania.
He is survived by his wife, Geneva Blevins Barlow; three sons, William Barlow, Quarryville, Penn., Thomas Barlow, Centerville, Del., and John Barlow Jr., Avondale, Penn.; two daughters, Rebecca Barlow, Butler, Tenn., and Edith Barlow of Port Orange, Fla.; two sisters, Gracie Osbourn and Evelyn Barlow, both of Chilhowie; three sisters-in-law, Dorothy Barlow and Josie Wilson, both of West Grove, Penn., and Mary Perry, Kennett Square, Penn.; two brothers-in-law, Jim and Stan Blevins, both of Marion; 10 grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 13, at 8 p.m. at the Cleveland and Gofus Funeral Home Inc. in Avondale, Penn. Interment was private. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 625 W. Ridge Pike #100, Conshohocken, Penn. 19428-9540; or to the American Lung Association, 525 Plymouth Road, Suite 315, Plymouth Meeting, Penn. 19462.
Barnes
Lawrence Orville Barnes, age 80, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 1998 at his home in Marion.
He is survived by his wife, Bessie Smith Barnes of Marion; four sons, Orville Lee Barnes of Fredericksburg, Justin Doyle Barnes of Camp Springs, Md., David Larry Barnes and Mark Duane Barnes, both of Marion; one brother, Joseph Barnes of Marion; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
A Mass of Resurrection was held Friday, Jan. 30, at 11 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church with Father Robert Krenik officiating. Burial followed in Attoway Cemetery.
Barnes
Glenna Juanita Barnes, age 77, of Chilhowie, died Friday, Jan. 15, 1999 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jasper C. Barnes.
Survivors include one son, Ronald Blackwell, Chilhowie; one daughter, Nancy Smith, Brunswick, Ohio; two sisters, Francis Stewart, Saltville, and Mary Frye, Cleveland, Tenn.; five grandchildren: Sandy, Pauly, Tiffany, Brandon and Sheila; two great-grandchildren, Anthony and Mariah; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, at the Highland Memorial Cemetery in Knoxville, Tenn., with the Rev. Jimmy Taylor officiating. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Chilhowie Rescue Squad.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
Barnett
Alma Blevins Barnett Crestline, Ohio
Died: Oct. 15, 2000
Alma Blevins Barnett, 75, formerly of Ashe County, was remembered at funeral services held Oct. 20 at Shelter Baptist Church. Rev. Billy Joe Blevins and Rev. Ken Howell officiated. Burial followed in the Scott- Blevins Cemetery.
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Peyton Anderson Barnett, age 79, died Friday, Aug. 7, 1998 in the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.
Mr. Barnett was born in Wytheville July 2, 1919 to the late D. Lee Barnett and Ethel Anderson Barnett. He was raised in St. John's Episcopal Church in Wytheville and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Marion. He was a graduate of the Fishburne Military Academy and the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science.
In 1947, Mr. Barnett and his wife Nancy came to Marion to take over the funeral home which was started in 1946 by his father. Mr. Barnett lived the remainder of his life in Marion and served three consecutive terms on the Marion Town Council.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in World War II. He was a member of the American Legion and former member of the Kiwanis Club.
He was preceded in death by one grandson, Johnny Sanders.
Survivors include his wife, Nancy W. Barnett, Marion; two daughters, Becky and her husband Glenn Glass, Knoxville, Tenn., and Betsy Rouse, Dallas, Texas; one brother, D.L. Barnett, Wytheville; three grandsons, Lee B. Sanders and wife Tyra, Dallas, Texas, Glenn (Chip) Glass, Chicago, Ill., and the Rev. Michael Anderson Glass and wife Charlotte, Atlanta, Ga.; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, Aug. 10, at 11 a.m. in the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Michael Glass and the Rev. Jim Pollack officiating. Interment followed in the West End Cemetery in Wytheville. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Johnny Sanders Memorial Band Fund, c/o Marion Senior High School, Marion, VA 24354.
Barnitz
Charles Barnitz Jr., age 90, of Wytheville, died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 1997 in the Birdmont Health Care Center. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Florence Mildred Warthen Barnitz.
Mr. Barnitz was born Sept. 4, 1906 in Wytheville, the son of Charles Henry Barnitz and Frances Lawrence Pendleton Barnitz. He attended Wytheville public schools; the private school of the Misses Shortt in Wytheville; the Millersburg Military Institute in Millersburg, Ky.; and Virginia Military Institute in Lexington.
He first worked on highway construction with Pendleton Construction Co., Inc. Later he was employed by the City of Wytheville as Town Clerk and Commissioner of the Revenue. In 1941, after the Radford Ordnance Works plant was opened for the production of powder for use in World War II, he went to work for the Hercules Powder Plant. He retired from there in 1971.
He was a member of St. John's Episcopal Church and had served on the vestry. He was a member of the Wytheville Volunteer Fire Department and was a charter member of the Wythe County Rescue Squad Inc. He was a member and past master of the Wytheville Masonic Lodge No. 82 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, and past district deputy of District 42. He was past high priest of the Wythe Chapter of Royal Arch Masons No. 51.
He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte Barnitz and Charles "Chuck" Hoelzel of Elizabeth City, N.C.; two sons and daughters-in-law, John Alexander and Kelley Barnitz of Magdelena, N.M., and William Stewart "Bill" Barnitz of Tucson, Ariz.; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. at the St. John's Episcopal Church with the Rev. Peter Ouzts officiating. Interment followed in the East End Cemetery. Wytheville Masonic Lodge No. 82 A.F. & A.M. conducted a memorial service Friday, Feb. 7. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Wythe County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 389, Wytheville, VA 24382.
Barnett's Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements.
Barr
Verna Lenice Barr, age 81, of Taylor's Valley, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 1998 in Russell County Medical Center, Lebanon.
She was a lifelong resident of Taylor's Valley, a member of the Church of Christ, Taylor's Valley, and the widow of Fred Barr.
Survivors include two daughters, Joyce B. Wallace, Shady Valley, Tenn., and Jean Mabe, Taylor's Valley; two sons, Earl B. Barr, Opallka, Ala., and Paul L. Barr, Mountain City, Tenn.; four sisters, Effie Sheets, Chilhowie, Stella Wood, Oxford, Penn., Martha Pennington, Green Cove, and Mary Shortt, Taylor's Valley; one brother, Marvin Richardson, Damascus; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, in Taylor's Valley Church of Christ with Glen Daugherty, minister, and the Rev. Charles E. "Jody" Blevins officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park, Damascus.
Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.
Barr
Charles F. Barr Sr., age 79, of Konnarock, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.
Mr. Barr was a lifelong resident of Washington County, a son of the late Edward and Amanda Hart Barr and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by a son, Charles Barr Jr.
Surviving are his wife, Mary H. Barr; four daughters, Joann Wilson and Margie South, both of Damascus, Juanita Fain and Mary Sue Barr, both of Konnarock; two sons, Lewis D. Barr of Konnarock and John Bartfai of Aberdeen, Md.; two sisters, Winnie Morris of Melbourne, Fla., and Ora Berry of Roseville, Mich.; 28 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, Nov. 22, at 8 p.m. in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles E. "Jody" Blevins and the Rev. Tim Blevins officiating. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Nov. 23, at 11 a.m. in Konnarock Community Cemetery.
Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.
Barr
Lora Hamm Barr, age 87, died Thursday, April 23, 1998 in the Valley Health Care Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, McKinley R. Barr and a son, James Lowell Barr.
She is survived by four daughters: Mary Evans, Stanley, N.C., Linda Stillwell, Glade Spring, Brenda Crouse, Chilhowie, and Barbara Taylor, Rossville, Ga.; five sons: Ernest L. Barr, Walter "Pete" Barr, Donald E. Barr and Cecil E. Barr, all of Chilhowie, and Alvin R. Barr, Petersburg; 33 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, April 25, at the Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Blevins and the Rev. Frank Branson officiating. Burial will follow in the Macedonia Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service.
Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.
Barr
Savannah Lynn Barr, infant daughter of Chad and Michelle Barr of Abingdon, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 1997 in Bristol Regional Medical Center.
She is also survived by one sister, Alex Barr of Abingdon; her maternal grandparents, Bonnie Howell and husband Duane of Atkins, and Thomas Fulcher of Groseclose; her paternal grandparents, Pat and Jerry Barr of Marion; maternal great-grandmother, Mary Cassady of Atkins; one aunt, Jerrie Barr of New York City, N.Y.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 2 p.m. at the Ebenezer Lutheran Church with the Rev. Frank Honeycutt and Pastor James H. Bangle officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Savannah Lynn Barr Memorial Fund, c/o St. John Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 657, Abingdon, VA 24212.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Barrett
Roy McKee Barrett, age 71, of Tannersville, died Friday, June 9, 2000 at the Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mr. Barrett was a member of the Tannersville Church of Christ, a lifelong resident of Tannersville, and a retired farmer.
Surviving are one sister, Maggie Taylor, Manassas; one sister-in-law and friend, Doris L. Barrett, Tannersville; special nieces and nephews, Neil Barrett and Mae Lamie, both of Tannersville, and Sara Lamie of Saltville; several nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, June 12, at 11 a.m. at the Tannersville Church of Christ with the Rev. Troy Allen officiating. Burial followed at the Caldwell Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tannersville Rescue Squad or Fire Department.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
Barrett
Walter G. Barrett, age 74, of Saltville, died Monday, June 28, 1999 at the Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie.
Mr. Barrett was a veteran of World War II where he received a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. He was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans and the Marion VFW.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Judith Baugus Barrett and one son, Donald S. Barrett.
Surviving are three sons, Walter Grant Barrett, Rich Valley, David Alvis Barrett and Jeffrey Allen Barrett, both of Saltville; two daughters, Susan Wilson, Elkin N.C., and Sheryl Harris, Piney Creek, N.C.; one sister, Thelma (Rene) Montgomery, Welch, W.Va.; 13 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted today, June 30, at 11 a.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with the Rev. Bob Surber officiating. Burial will follow at the Mount Rose Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.
Barry
Alvin Y. Barry, age 78, of Shady Valley, Tenn., died Friday, Jan. 5, 2001 at Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tenn.
Mr. Barry was a native of Shady Valley and was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. He had worked for the TVA for several years before becoming a minister. He ministered in several Church of Christ churches in the area. He was a member of the Crandull Church of Christ in Shady Valley.
Surviving are his wife, Sue Barry; one daughter, Linda Miller of West Jefferson, N.C.; one son, Tony Barry of Shady Valley, Tenn.; one sister, Georgia Bentley of Shady Valley, Tenn.; one brother, R.C. Barry of Bristol, Tenn.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, Jan. 8, at 3 p.m. in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Milton Mathers, Mr. Will Johnson and Mr. Mark Miller, ministers, officiating. Burial followed in Blevins Cemetery in Shady Valley, Tenn. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send memorial contributions to the family.
Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.
Bartee
MARGARET WINGATE BARTEE, age 85, of Wytheville and formerly of Speedwell died Sunday, August 27, 2000 in the Birdmont Health Care Center. She was the daughter of the late Robert R. and Mary Eanes Wingate. She was preceded in death by her husband Josse W. Bartee, and a son Eddie R. Bartee and two brothers. She is survived by: four sons and five daughters-in-law - Ray P. and Rita M. Bartee of Elgin SC; James R. and Christine L. Bartee of Myrtle Beach, SC; William Dexter and Agnes R. Bartee, of Clinton, MD; Jesse G. and Judith M. Bartee, of Christiansburg, VA. Three sisters - Catherine King of Evans, GA; Mary Jean Spraker, of Wytheville, VA; Doris Jenette "Tootsie" Garltin of Beaufort, SC. Two brothers - William Edward "Ed" Wingate, of Wytheville; Robert Cleve "RC" Wingate of Bristol, VA. 15 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Memorial service will be Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Bartley
Virginia Blevins Bartley, age 87, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mrs. Bartley was the widow of Millard Guy Bartley and was a member of the Riverside Baptist Church.
Survivors include one son, Thomas G. Bartley, Chilhowie; one brother, Allen J. Blevins, Bristol; two granddaughters, Sarah B. Kelly, Radford, and Rebecca B. Dowell, Chilhowie; two great-grandchildren, Erica Michelle and Lucas Bartley Dowell, Chilhowie; one step-great-granddaughter, Nicole Kelly, Radford; one brother- in-law and sister-in-law, Bascom and Katherine Bartley, Chilhowie; one brother-in-law, Charles Jennings, Marion; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted today, Sept. 18, at 11 a.m. in Riverside Baptist Church with the Rev. Armand Jalbert officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.
Barton Laura Ennis Barton, age 94, died Saturday, June 28, 1997 in Francis Marion Manor.
Ms. Barton was a lifelong resident of Smyth County having lived in the Sugar Grove and Teas area. She attended the Valley View Baptist church.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 30, at 8 p.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Interment was held Tuesday, July 1, at 10 a.m. at the McCarter Cemetery.
Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Barton
Wylene Plunkett Barton, age 69, died Tuesday, March 30, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of William B. Barton Jr.
Mrs. Barton was a native of Screven, Ga., and resided in Marion for 47 years. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church and was also a member of the Royal Oak Branch of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother.
She is survived by three daughters, Amy B. Martin and Laurie B. Bailey, both of Marion, and Rebecca B. Reynolds of Johnson City, Tenn.; one son, W. Baynard Barton III of Wytheville; three sisters, Adyle Trout, Sarah Anderson, both of Savannah, Ga., and Margaret Wells of Hinesville, Ga.; two brothers, Bill Plunkett of Savannah, Ga., and Dan Plunkett of Midway, Ga.; one brother-in-law, Dr. Walter S. Barton of Wytheville; five grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, April 2, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mary K. Briggs officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Marion Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 784, Marion, VA 24354.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
BATEMAN
Mr. Dewey Lee Bateman, age 47, of 65 Short St. North Wilkesboro, N.C., died Sunday evening, July 18, 1999, at the Wilkes Regional Medical Center in North Wilkesboro, N.C. He is survived by his wife: Linda Baldwin Bateman of the home; one daughter: Michelle Hash of Galax, Va.; eight grandchildren; his father: Ross Bateman of Laurel Springs, N.C.; one sister: Mary Mabe of Laurel Springs; two brothers: John Bateman of Sparta, N.C., and Terry Bateman of Laurel Springs; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the United Faith Church on Grandview Dr., in Sparta, with burial in the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to funeral services to lie-in-state. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Military Rites will be conducted by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034. The family be at the home of the sister, Mary Mabe, 459 Rose Road, Laurel Springs, N.C.
Bates
Burnace Gerald "Abb" Bates, 57, of Glade Spring, died Saturday, June 21, 1997 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.
He had lived most of his life in Glade Spring. He was employed as a manager at Tennessee Investment Casting Company in Bristol, Tenn., and was a former employee of Monroe Calculating Machine Company in Bristol. Mr. Bates was a charter member of Grace Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder, trustee and Sunday School teacher. He was a former deacon and youth group director at the church. He was a former member of the Glade Spring Planning Commission, a former active member of the Patrick Henry High School Band Boosters, had coached youth basketball and was an avid fisherman.
He is survived by his wife, Anne Bates; three daughters, Pam Williams, Meadowview, Cindy Davenport, Glade Spring, and Abby Quillen, Lebanon; four brothers, Don Bates, Indianapolis, Ind., Ronnie Bates, Abingdon, Colin Bates, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Richard Bates, Marion; one sister, Carol Murray, Marion; four grandchildren, Andy Williams, Adam Williams, Chris Davenport and Kim Davenport; three sons-in-law, Tom Williams, Mark Davenport, and Richard Quillen.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, June 23, at Grace Presbyterian Church in Glade Spring with the Rev. Wiley Mayo and Mr. Joe Clark officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Rose Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, c/o Ann LeMieux, 111 N. Monte Vista Dr., Glade Spring, VA 24340.
Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements.
Baum
Ida R. Baum, 70, of Sarasota, FL, passed away March 21, 2001. She is survived by: her husband of 45 years, Thomas A. Baum; daughters, Theresa Walker of Virginia, Susan Voorhees of Tennessee, Christina McIntyre of Virginia, Joy Baum of Florida, Mary Baum of New Jersey; sons, Thomas Baum, Jr. of New Jersey, Russell Baum of Tennessee, Francis Baum of Mo.; sister, Marie Gadd of New Jersey; 12 grandchildren.
Service was held Friday, March 23, 2001 at 11 a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Donations may be made to The Wellness Community, 3900 Clark Road, Sarasota, Florida 3233. Palms Funeral Home handled arrangements.
Baumgardner
Walter Price Baumgardner, 68, of Chilhowie, died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 1997 at the home of his son.
Mr. Baumgardner was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Clay and Elta Ratliff Baumgardner; one son, Gary Baumgardner; one brother, William Clay Baumgardner.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Ted Wayne and Vanessa Baumgardner, Wytheville; one daughter, Amanda Jane Baumgardner, Atlanta, Ga.; one grandson, Joseph Clay Baumgardner; a special friend, Lillian Hayden, Chilhowie; one sister-in-law, Annie C. Baumgardner, Seven Mile Ford; a host of other relatives and friends.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Paul Doane officiating. Burial was in the Thomas Cemetery, Adwolfe. Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.
Baumgardner
Anna Mae Baumgardner, age 95, of Mechanicsville, formerly of Rural Retreat, died Wednesday, June 3, 1998 in the Henrico Health Care Center in Highland Springs.
Miss Baumgardner taught school in Rural Retreat for several years and also at Russell Elementary School, Quantico Marine Base for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles R. and Mary Tobler Baumgardner, and two brothers, Claude Baumgardner and Master Sergeant Robert C. Baumgardner.
She is survived by two nephews, Robert S. Baumgardner Sr., Mechanicsville, and Charles R. Baumgardner, Newport News; three nieces, Ann Bittner and Frances Hewitt, both of Hampton, and Peggy Pirhala of Newport News; several great-nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be held today, June 6, at 3 p.m. at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat with the Rev. Robert Countiss officiating. Friends may call from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home prior to the service.
Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements.
Baumgardner
Leona Sage "Tiny" Baumgardner, age 82, of Sugar Grove, died Saturday, June 5, 1999 at her home in the Camp community.
Mrs. Baumgardner was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late Ellis and Leona Sage. She was a long time devoted member of the Blue Springs United Methodist Church and had retired from Harwood Manufacturing of Marion in 1981.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen "Rex" Baumgardner; three sisters, Dollie Sage Sines, Helen Sage Rouse, and Willie Mae Sage Gordon; one brother, Andrew Sage.
She is survived by one sister, Mollie Sage Cox, Bland; several nieces, nephews and special friends.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 7, at 11 a.m. at the Blue Springs United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bill Perkins, the Rev. Paul Jones and the Rev. Jerry Creasy officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to the Blue Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund.
Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements.
Baumgardner
William Clay Baumgardner, 69, of Seven Mile Ford, died Saturday, June 21, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a native of Smyth County and the son of the late Joseph Clay and Elta Ratliff Baumgardner. He was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Annie Clapp Baumgardner; two daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and John Hankla Sr., Seven Mile Ford, and Ann and Buddy Call, Saltville; one brother, Walter Baumgardner, Chilhowie; four grandsons, John Hankla Jr., Marion, Clay Hankla, Mark Hankla, both of Seven Mile Ford, and Bryan Call, Saltville; three stepgrandchildren: Stacy Berry, Shawn Berry and Junior Berry; one great-granddaughter, Diana K. Hankla, Chilhowie; one great-grandson, Robert Hunter Hankla, Seven Mile Ford.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, June 23, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Neitch and the Rev. Paul Doane officiating. Burial was in the Thomas Cemetery in Adwolfe.
Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.
Bear
David Franklin Bear, age 80, of Atkins, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2000 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.
Mr. Bear was a member of the Davis Memorial United Methodist Church and was a past member of the Board of Trustees. He was a lifetime resident of Atkins and was a 1937 graduate of Atkins High School.
Mr. Bear was a member of the Atkins Ruritan Club and served as Club President. He served as Zone Governor, District Governor, and National Director for Ruritan National. He also represented the Atkins District on the Smyth County Board of Supervisors for six years.
He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Charmie G. Bear of Atkins; one son and daughter-in-law, David F. "Jim" Bear Jr. and wife Betty Jo of Rural Retreat; three daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Sonny Kirk, Debby and Eddie Hanshew, all of Atkins, and Pat and Peter Huber of Pulaski; eight grandchildren, Leigh Hess, Ann Nairn, Mary Beth Carter, Stephen Bear, Joanne Thiessen, James Bear, Jeff Hanshew and Matt Hanshew; five great- grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 31, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Harry Howe and the Rev. Rita E. White officiating. Burial followed in Mount Carmel Cemetery in Marion. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to the Davis Memorial United Methodist Church, c/o June K. Wheeler, 6284 Lee Highway, Atkins, VA 24311 or the David Bear Memorial Fund for the Atkins School, c/o Alvin Crowder, 5903 Lee Highway, Atkins, VA 24311.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Bear
Charles E. "Top" Bear Sr., age 78, died Monday, Jan. 3, 2000 at his home in Rural Retreat.
Mr. Bear was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army. He was a lifelong farmer and a member of the Fulton United Methodist Church where he served as a Sunday School teacher for over 40 years. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.
He is survived by his wife, Cordia Snavely Bear of Rural Retreat; three daughters and one son-in-law, Joan Minnick of Bristol, Becky Langston, Ellen and Tom Tilson, all of Rural Retreat; one son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Brenda Bear of Rural Retreat; one brother, David F. Bear of Atkins; eight grandchildren: Scott Bear, B.J. Bear, Michael Minnick, Chris Langston, Kim Langston, Ben Langston, Emily Tilson and Katie Tilson; two great-grandchildren, Jake Langston and Kai Langston; two step-grandchildren, Melissa Musser and Stephanie McCleese; one step-great-grandchild, Garrett Musser.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 6, at 11 a.m. at the Fulton United Methodist Church in Groseclose with the Rev. Rance Edwards and the Rev. Richard Gregory officiating. Burial followed in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Lynn Manweiler, 448 Cummings St., P.O. Box 350, Abingdon, VA 24210, or Hospice of Southwest Virginia, 600 West Ridge Road, Wytheville, VA 24382, or the St. Jude Children's Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, Tenn. 38101.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Bear
Brenda R. Bear, age 52, of Rural Retreat, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mrs. Bear was an employee of Smyth County Community Hospital and a friend to all.
She is survived by her husband, Billy Bear of Rural Retreat; two daughters and one son-in-law, Melissa and Michael Musser of Rural Retreat, and Stephanie McCleese of Austin, Texas; two stepsons and one daughter-in-law, Scott and Anita Bear and B.J. Bear, all of Rural Retreat; her mother, Daisy Riggins of Pulaski; her father, George Riggins of Newbern; two sisters, Joyce Brown of Dublin, and Linda Cox of Pulaski; one grandson, Garrett Musser.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 27, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Eddie Beck and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105 or to the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation, 5001 West Broad St., Suite 201, Richmond, VA 23230.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Bearington
OLLIE LEE BEARINGTON, JR., age 67, of Bland , Virginia, died Monday November 27, 2000. He was a retired miner and a veteran of the Korean War, was the son of the late Ollie L. Sr. and Josephine Keen Bearington. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Louise Bearington and is survived by: four sons and two daughters-in-law - Randy Bearington, Sr., of Bland, Robert and Mary Frances Bearington of Ceres, VA, Robert Bearington, and Ronald and Carole Bearington, all of Bland, Virginia; two sisters - Wilma Bearington of Bartow, FL and Genny Smith of Bradley, FL; two grandchildren - Randy Bearington, Jr. of Bland, VA and Alicia Ann Cregger of Wytheville, VA.
Funeral service will be Friday at 2:00 p.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel with the interment in the Bethany Church Cemetery, Ceres, Virginia. the family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home, Wytheville, Virginia, Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Beaver
William Roy Beaver, 92, died Friday, Nov. 21, 1997 at his home in Christiansburg. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Wassum Beaver.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, James Ronald and Tracy Beaver of Dublin; one daughter and son- in-law, Beverly and Asbury McNeer of Richmond; one sister, Margaret Whitley of Virginia Beach; five grandchildren: David and Stephen McNeer, Greg, Mark and Gail Beaver.
Private graveside services were held at the Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Marion. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pulaski County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 368, Dublin, VA 24084.
Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford was in charge of arrangements.
Bebber
Dewey Lewis Bebber, age 70, of Glade Spring, died Sunday, Aug. 30, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center.
He was a lifelong resident of Washington County, a retired employee of Southwestern State Hospital, a U.S. Army veteran and was of the Primitive Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Eliza A. Bebber; three sons, Lewis E. Bebber, Atkins, Fred L. Bebber, Damascus, and Sam R. Bebber, Glade Spring; four sisters, Effie Eckards, Conover, N.C., Elizabeth Winkler, Rosie Yoder and Betty Milhorne, all of Hickory, N.C.; five grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be conducted today, Sept. 2, at 11 a.m. in Rush Creek Cemetery with Elder Billy Cook and Elder Curt Heath officiating. The family, clergy, pallbearers and friends will meet at 10:30 a.m. in Johnson Funeral Home to go in procession to the cemetery.
Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of arrangements.
Beckner
Oliver Wendell Beckner, age 77, of Chilhowie, died Monday, July 7, 1997 in the Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mr. Beckner was a native of Elkhorn, W.Va., and a graduate of Elkhorn High School. He attended Bluefield College. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II and completed a year at Concord College, Athens, W.Va., under the Air Force Reserve Training Program. He then entered V.P.I., Blacksburg, where he received his B.S. degree in General Business Administration. After graduation at V.P.I., he worked at the Southern States Cooperative in Wytheville for approximately two years, then as a personnel officer at the Brunswick Balke Collinder Corp., Marion. He worked for five years for Greever's Inc., in Chilhowie.
Mr. Beckner initiated his career as a probation officer in January 1958 when he went to work in District #17 in Abingdon. He was appointed Chief Officer in June 1963 and remained in that capacity until December 1975. At that time it was his decision to return as a field officer. For the next 16 years, Mr. Beckner served as a probation officer and parole officer in Smyth County.
Mr. Beckner was awarded the first Probation and Parole Officer of the Year award presented by the Virginia Department of Corrections in 1984. This award is now presented annually in his name. He retired in 1991 but continued working in a part time capacity. In all, he served the State of Virginia for 39 years.
He was an active member of the Royal Oak Presbyterian Church in Marion where he served one term as deacon, two terms as Elder and taught an adult Sunday School class.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Louise Williams Beckner; one son and daughter-in-law, John Oliver and Pamela Brown Beckner, Richmond; one daughter, Eleanor Hutton Beckner, Richmond; two brothers, Robert F. Beckner, Sarasota, Fla., and William C. Beckner, Bristol, Tenn.; one sister, Eleanor B. Hand, Kennasaw, Ga.; three grandchildren, James Oliver Beckner, Rachel Brown Beckner, and Laura Hutton Beckner.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 10, in Royal Oak Presbyterian Church in Marion with the Rev. Steve Cathcart, the Rev. Neville Mozingo and the Rev. Carol Scrivener officiating. Burial was in the Old Glade Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Royal Oak Presbyterian Church Building Fund, Marion.
Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.
Beckwith
Patsy Ann Beckwith
Wilkesboro
Nov. 13, 1947 Oct. 17, 2000
Patsy Ann Beckwith, 52, was remembered at funeral services held Oct. 20 at Millers Creek United Methodist Church. Rev. Mickey Moree and Rev. Larry Adams officiated. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Beckwith was born in Sullivan County, Va. to Wells and Helen Eldreth Hart. She was a member of Millers Creek United Methodist Church. She was the owner of Hair Country.
She is survived by her husband, Jim Beckwith; one daughter, Crystal Paige Beckwith of the home; one son, Brennis Michael Tribble, Wilkesboro; her mother, Helen Eldreth Veach, Wilkesboro; her grandmother, Ruth Elizabeth Ham, Wilkesboro; one sister, Sandra Kay Veach, Wilkesboro; and two brothers, Joseph Stephen Hart, Winston- Salem, and Travis Anthony Veach, Sneads Ferry.
Memorials may be made to Millers Creek United Methodist Church Building Fund, 4705 Boone Trail, Millers Creek, NC 28659.
Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of North Wilkesboro was in charge of the arrangements.
BEDSAUL
Robert Bruce Bedsaul, age 63, of Pine Ridge Apartments, Sparta, NC, died Thursday at his home. He is survived by one daughter: Deborah Kay Grimes of Fries, Va.; one step-daughter: Pamela Bourne of Ennice, NC; five grandsons: Eddie Bourne of Sparta, NC, Jesse Bourne of Ennice, NC, Domanick Grimes of Galax, Va., Jonathan Grimes and Aron Grimes both of Fries, Va.; three sisters: Barbara Alley, Dorothy Robinson and Faye Bailey all of Galax, Va.; five bothers: Lewis Bedsaul and John Bedsaul both of Galax, Va., Wade Bedsaul of Dixon, Missouri, Joseph (Tinker) Bedsaul of Kansas City, Missouri and Dewey Bedsaul of Missouri; and several nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will be conucted Monday at 2:00 PM at the Martha Wilson Cemetery in Galax, Va. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home; however, friends may call at the home of David and Pamela Bourne, 86 Oak Dale Road, Ennice, NC at any time.
Beeman
Paul James Beeman, 48, of Troutdale, Va., passed away Monday, Dec. 10, 2000. Funeral Friday at 11 a.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel, Independence, Va. Family will receive friends Thursday night from 6 to 8 p.m. at funeral home.
Beeman
Philip Martin Beeman, 12, of Troutdale, Va., passed away Monday, Dec. 11, 2000. Funeral Friday at 11 a.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel, Independence, Va. Family will receive friends Thursday night from 6 to 8 p.m. at funeral home.
Bejarano
Cassandra Spencer Bejarano, age 34, died Monday, April 6, 1998 at the University Medical Center in Tucson, Ariz. She was preceded in death by her father, Cecil C. Spencer, and her grandparents, Otis and Mamie Bise of Saltville. Survivors include her husband, B.J. Bejarano, Tucson, Ariz.; four sons, Tommy, C.J., Michael and Jonathan Bejarano, all of Tucson, Ariz.; her mother, Charlotte Bise Spencer, Charlotte, N.C.; one brother, Cecil Spencer Jr., Thomasville, N.C.; one sister, Carolyn Spencer, Knoxville, Tenn.; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, April 14, in Tucson, Ariz.
South Lawn Mortuary in Tucson, Ariz., is in charge of arrangements.
This is a courtesy announcement by D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville.
Belcher
ROBERT JACK BELCHER, SR., age 80, of Wytheville died Monday, September 25, 2000 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was the son of the late Letcher and Mattie Baldwin Belcher, and was preceded in death by a son Robert Jack Belcher, Jr. He is survived by his wife Thelma M. Belcher of Wytheville, Virginia; daughter Angela Kay McKinney of Springfield, Ohio; son Danny Ray Belcher of Bland, VA; sisters Alma Kelly and Evelyn Dillow, both of Tucson, Arizona; ten grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel with the interment in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The American Legion Post #9 will conduct Military Graveside rites. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Bell
Ola M. Bell, age 81, died Sunday, March 23, 1997 at her home in Sugar Grove.
She is survived by seven nephews: Mike Wood of Kingsport, Tenn., David Wood of Baltimore, Md., James Wood of Sterling, Don Wood of Abingdon, Pete Wood of Marion, Jack Wood of Sugar Grove, and Ricky Wood of Richlands; three nieces, Patty Pless, Virginia Beach, Dollie Jean Hutchinson, Severn, Md., and Dee Anna Hess, North Carolina.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 25, at 11 a.m. at the Sugar Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenny Price officiating. Burial followed in the Cress Family Cemetery in Sugar Grove. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Sugar Grove Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 527, Sugar Grove, VA 24375, or to the Sugar Grove Baptist Church, c/o Rev. Kenny Price, P.O. Box 168, Sugar Grove, VA 24375.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Bell
Ola M. Bell, age 81, died Sunday, March 23, 1997 at her home in Sugar Grove.
She is survived by seven nephews: Mike Wood of Kingsport, Tenn., David Wood of Baltimore, Md., James Wood of Sterling, Don Wood of Abingdon, Pete Wood of Marion, Jack Wood of Sugar Grove, and Ricky Wood of Richlands; three nieces, Patty Pless, Virginia Beach, Dollie Jean Hutchinson, Severn, Md., and Dee Anna Hess, North Carolina.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 25, at 11 a.m. at the Sugar Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenny Price officiating. Burial followed in the Cress Family Cemetery in Sugar Grove. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Sugar Grove Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 527, Sugar Grove, VA 24375, or to the Sugar Grove Baptist Church, c/o Rev. Kenny Price, P.O. Box 168, Sugar Grove, VA 24375.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Bell
Jimmy Bell, age 76, of Atkins, died Friday, Oct. 15, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mr. Bell served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of World War II, Korean Conflict and received the Purple Heart. He was a member of the Cedar Bluff Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Anne Thomas Bell of Atkins; one daughter, Cindy DeBusk of Chilhowie; one son, Jamie Bell of Atkins; two sisters, Mary Handy of Dublin, and Nellie Sexton of Rural Retreat; two grandchildren, Scott DeBusk of Chilhowie, and Kayla Bell of Atkins.
Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 18, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Eddie Beck and the Rev. Grady Byrd officiating. Burial followed in Wassum Cemetery with military rites conducted by Marion VFW Post 4667.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
BELL
Mrs. Nella Goodman Bell, age 78, of 114 James St. Sparta, N.C., died Tuesday morning, May 4, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She is survived by her husband, Walter L. Bell of the home; two daughters, Judy Billings of Sparta, and Sue Strate of West Point, Utah; three brothers, Wilborn Goodman of Sparta, Clyde Ray Goodman of Florida, and Millard Alexander Goodman of Drexel, N.C.; and several grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday morning, May 6, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Sparta, with burial in the Sparta Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Thursday morning at the First Baptist Church of Sparta. The family would appreciate no food or visitors at the home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church , P.O. Box 668, Sparta, N.C., 28675, or to the Alleghany Memorial Hospital Day Care Service, P.O. Box 9, Sparta, N.C., 28675. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home of Sparta is charge of the arrangements.
Bellar
Elston Edward Bellar, age 70, of Logan, Ohio, died Thursday, June 11, 1998 in the Skilled Nursing Unit at Hocking Valley Community Hospital in Logan, Ohio.
He was born Jan. 13, 1928 in Washington Court House, Ohio, the son of the late James Coy and Nellie Haley Bellar. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Priscilla Ann English Bellar in 1995; two brothers, Charles P. and James E. Bellar; and one sister, Mary Carlson.
Mr. Bellar retired in 1998 as a supervisor from the Harry Wolsky Stair Company in Logan, Ohio. He also worked formerly for the Coffman Stair Company and Visador Company in Marion.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Michael E. and Leanne Bellar, Logan, Ohio; two daughters and son-in-law, Vicki and Steve Dalton, Logan, Ohio and Kathy White, Fredericksburg; one sister, Marjorie Merritt, Washington Court House, Ohio; five grandchildren; one great-grandson.
Funeral services will be held Monday, June 15, at 1 p.m. in the Roberts Funeral Home in Logan, Ohio with the Rev. Gary K. Wheeler officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Logan.
Roberts Funeral Home in Logan, Ohio is in charge of arrangements.
BENNETT Mrs. Barbara Ann Hicks Bennett, age 60, of 216 Deerhaven Road, Sparta, NC, died Sunday morning, January 14, 2001, at her home. She is survived by her husband: Walton Bennett of the home; two sons and a daughter-in-law: Randy F. and Carol Bennett of North Wilkesboro, NC and Douglas L. Bennett of the home; a grandson: Andrew Bennett of North Wilkesboro, NC; four sisters: Edna Sidden of Winston-Salem, NC, Geraldine Bowers of Timberlake, NC and Mary Alice Hutchinson of Traphill, NC; Juanita Royal of State Road, NC; and two brothers: Tom Hicks and Henry Hicks both of Winston-Salem, NC. Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday, January 16, 2001, at 11:00 AM at the Sparta Presbyterian Church with burial to follow in the Shiloh Methodist Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the services to lie in state. Rev. Thom Burelson will officiate. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6-8 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers will be appreciated or Memorial Contributions may be made to the Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. Box 1287, Sparta, NC 28675.
Bennett
Alberta Agnes Baumnk Bennett, age 75, died Monday, Oct. 26, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a member of the Church of New Beginnings.
Survivors include her husband, Floyd Eugene Bennett; four sons, Earl Bennett, Dixon, Calif., Randy Bennett, Boston, Mass., Jerry Bennett, Glade Spring, and Mark Bennett, Franklin, Ind.; two daughters, Linda Bennett Taylor, Dushore, Penn., and Lorraine Bennett Stoke, Appalachia, N.Y.; two sisters, Marie Snell, Florida, and Annabelle Reibson, Pennsylvania; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four daughters-in-law, Raynoo Bennett, Dixon, Calif., Pat Bennett, Boston, Mass., Deborah Bennett, Glade Spring, and Amy Bennett, Franklin, Ind.; two sons-in- law, Robert Taylor, Dushore, Penn., and Harry Stoke, Appalachia, N.Y.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. today, Oct. 28, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Wallace officiating. Entombment will be in Mount Rose Cemetery, Glade Spring.
Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.
Bentley
India Holmes Bentley, age 87, of Saltville, died Sunday, Nov. 22, 1998 in the Huntersville Oaks Nursing Home in Huntersville.
She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Saltville.
Survivors include three sons: Rodney Bentley, Iron Station, N.C., John Bentley, Sherrills Ford, N.C., and Danny Bentley, Saltville; one stepson, James Bentley, Morgantown, N.C.; four daughters, Betty White, St. Petersburg, Fla., Patsy Hunt, Rock Hill, S.C., Peggy Crawford, Pilot Mountain, N.C., and Kathy Boardwine, Chilhowie; three brothers, Preston Holmes, Columbia, S.C., Donald Holmes, Glade Spring, and Delmer Holmes, Pulaski; two sisters, Wanda Frye, Saltville, and Thelma McKinney, Chilhowie; several grandchildren; several great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted today, Nov. 25, at 11 a.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kyle French officiating. Burial will be in Elizabeth Cemetery.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.
Bentley
Elizabeth Lucille Bentley, age 70, died Sunday, Dec. 27, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of Bill June Bentley.
Mrs. Bentley attended the Gethsemane Baptist Church and was a member of the Marion Baptist Church Sunday School at the Senior Citizens Center. She was preceded in death by her sister, Hazel Wise.
She is survived by two daughters, Polly Fleenor and Carol Barker; two grandsons, Nicky Paul Barker and Billy Joe Barker; one granddaughter, Angie B. Tuggle; one great-granddaughter, Hannah Tuggle, all of Marion; one sister, Donna Mae Pruitt, Rich Valley; three brothers, Charlie Bill Armstrong, Atkins, Sherman Armstrong, Adwolfe, and Walter Armstrong, Rich Valley; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held today, Dec. 30, at 11 a.m. at Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Pat Gilbert and the Rev. Bill Slater officiating. Burial followed in Ridgedale Cemetery.
Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Berry
Carl Jackson Berry, age 61, of Chilhowie, died Monday, Nov. 23, 1998 from injuries sustained in a farm accident.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Joanne Berry, Chilhowie; three sons, John Robert Berry and Andrew Fount Berry, both of Chilhowie, and Carl Howard Berry of Seven Mile Ford; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Beulah Pennington, Chilhowie; two brothers, Ralph Berry, Chilhowie, and Jack Berry, Marion.
Funeral services will be conducted today, Nov. 25, at 11 a.m. at the Chilhowie Christian Church with the Rev. Frank Branson officiating. Burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Gardens.
Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.
BERRY Mr. Lawrence Edward (Larry) Berry, age 59, of 78 Joines Street, Sparta, NC, died Monday, August 7, 2000, at his home. He is survived by his wife: Mary Schaefer Berry of the home; nine children: John Schaefer of Sparta, NC, Larry Berry of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Kelly Hohn of Jacksonville, NC, Kim Parsons of Sparta, NC, Cathy Oliver of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Sidney Schaefer of Ennice, NC, Sara Moore of Coral Springs, Fla., Ellen Schaefer of Coral Springs, Fla., and Sandy Weems of Cleveland, Alabama; 17 grandchildren, 2 great- grandchildren; an aunt and uncle: Betty and Russ Kuehn of Dunnellon, Fla.; and special friends: Pat Pennington, Pat Davis, Mary Dalton and Gina Maines. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday evening, August 9, 2000, at 7:00 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Sparta, NC. Rev. James Worrell will officiate at services at Grandview Memorial Funeral Home and Rev. Marge Regonia will officiate at the services held in Alabama. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the Funeral Services. Burial will be in the Forest Grove Memorial Gardens in Pleasant Grove, Alabama. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. Box 1287, Sparta, NC 28675.
Berry
Kelly Wilson Berry, age 75, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001 at his home in Chilhowie.
Mr. Berry was a local businessman before his retirement and was former president and co-owner of Berry Enterprises. He was a former mayor of Chilhowie and a former member of the Town Council. He was a member of the Mountain View United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Evelyn "Tootsie" Snider Berry; three sons and daughters-in-law, Steven K. and Donna S. Berry, Annandale, Gregory S. and Pat C. Berry, Marion, and Jason E. and Lori L. Berry, Mooresville, N.C.; one daughter and son-in-law, Ginger B. and Barry S. Helms, Weber City; one brother, B. R. Berry, Abingdon; nine grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, Jan. 14, at 2 p.m. in Mountain View United Methodist Church with the Rev. John Graham officiating. The body will be taken to the church one hour before services. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Graveside military rites will be conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mountain View United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1722, Chilhowie, VA 24319. The family will receive friends today from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 7:30 p.m. tonight at Williams Funeral Home.
Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.
Berry
Geraldine Pennington Berry, age 70, of Chilhowie, died Friday, May 29, 1998 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Tate's Chapel United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by a brother, Bradley Pennington.
She is survived by her husband, Ralph P. Berry, Chilhowie; one son, Ron Berry, Chilhowie; two grandsons, Travis and Adam Berry; two great-grandchildren, Hannah and Stone; her mother, Mattie Greer Troxell, Chilhowie; two sisters, Mildred Cable, Pulaski, Linda Guyer, Marion; two brothers, Bobby Troxell and Gene Troxell, both of Chilhowie; a special friend, Scott Shelton.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Scott Robinson-Gouge and the Rev. Frank Branson officiating. Entombment followed in the Roselawn Cemetery Mausoleum. The family requests memorial donations be made to Tate's Chapel United Methodist Church.
Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.
Beverly
Nannie Marie Beverly, age 88, died Friday, July 2, 1999 in the Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mrs. Beverly was well-known in the Atkins community and loved by everyone who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband Andrew Jackson Beverly.
She is survived by one step-daughter, Goldie Mae Maxey of Springfield, Ohio; special friend and caregiver, Charlotte Osborne; and several step-grandchildren including Joanne Beverly Berry. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 5, 1999 at 2 p.m. at Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bill Brown officiating. Interment followed in the Wassum Cemetery in Atkins.
Bradley's Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.
Beville
Leon D. Beville Jr., age 63, died Friday, March 20, 1998 Smyth County Community Hospital. He was the son of the late Marguerite Phipps BeVille and Leon D. BeVille Sr.
Mr. Beville retired from Brunswick Corporation with 30 years of service and was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Sue Hedrick BeVille of Marion; one daughter, Dana BeVille Walker of Aylett; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael E. and Debbie BeVille of Charlottesville; four grandchildren: Alison and Christopher Walker, both of Aylett, and Alex and Adam BeVille of Charlottesville.
Funeral services were held Sunday, March 22, at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. James Pollock and the Rev. Mary K. Briggs officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Bice
Roy Claude "Stick" Bice, age 69, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 1998 at Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mr. Bice was a retired employee of Virginia House Furniture. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth McVey Bice.
Survivors include two brothers, William G. "Bill" Bice, Marion, and Thomas Bice, Aberdeen, Md.; two sisters, Dorthy Hayden, Saltville, and Katherine Snow, Abingdon; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted today, Nov. 18, at 11 a.m. in Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dan Jividen and the Rev. Paul Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Middle Fork Cemetery.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.
Bice
Evelyn Virginia Simons Bice, age 70, died Tuesday, June 16, 1998 at Harford Memorial Hospital in Aberdeen, Md. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Lucy Simons of Atkins and one brother Robert Simons of Marion.
She is survived by her husband, Thomas Denley Bice of Aberdeen, Md.; four sons, Thomas Lloyd Bice of Charles County, Ralph Eugene Bice, Bainbridge, Penn., Jerry Wayne Bice and William Ernest Bice, both of Aberdeen, Md.; one daughter, Doris Ann Bice, Aberdeen, Md.; three brothers, James Simons of Arkansas, Bobby E. Simons, Burlington, N.C., Lloyd L. Simons Jr., Marion; three sisters, Elsie Overbay, Havre de Grace, Md., Hazel Long and Gladys Russell, both of Marion; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and several cousins.
Funeral services were held Friday, June 19, at Harford Memorial Gardens in Aberdeen, Md.
Billings
James Abe Billings, Sr., 74, died Saturday, May 10, 1997 at his residence in the Stoney Battery community of Marion.
Mr. Billings was a native of North Carolina and had been living in the Smyth County area for over seven years. He was a veteran and a P.O.W. of WWII. He served in the 82nd Airborne Division of the U. S. Army, and achieved the rank of sargeant. Mr. Billings earned two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. He was a member of the Francis Marion V.F.W. Post 4667, the Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion.
He was also an avid hunter and fisherman.
Survivors include two daughters, Rebecca Sue Ensor of Marion, and Tammy Rachel Arnold of Whitehall, Md.; three sons, James Abe Billings, Jr., Rainelle, WV, Jerry Allen Billings of Burbank, Ohio and Dennis Ray Billings of Aloha, Ore.; one brother, George Billings of Belair, MD; one sister, Clara Smith of Havre De Grace, Md.; 10 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment followed in the Fairwood Cemetery with military honors rendered by the Francis Marion V.F.W. Post 4667. Barnett's Funeral Home of Marion was in charge of the arrangements.
BILLINGS
Mr. Samuel Ray Billings, age 71, of 26 Clyde St., Sparta, N.C., died Wednesday morning, March 24, 1999, at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C.,.He is survived by his wife, Eva Brown Billings of the home, two sons and a daughter-in-law, Kenny & Donna Billings of Sparta, Danny Billings of Winston-Salem, N.C., one daughter and son-in-law; Patricia and Bob Christian of Fancy Gap, Va., one brother, Tyre William Billings of Sparta. Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon, March 26, 1999, at 2:00p.m. at the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church with burial in the Church Cemetery. The body will be placed in the Church 30 minutes prior to funeral services to lie-in-state. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Gideons, c/o Roy Fender, 270 Little River Dr., Sparta, N.C., or to Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. box 1287, Sparta, N.C., 28675
Billings
Clarence E. (Lightening) Billings, age 82, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 1997 in the Bristol Nursing Home.
Mr. Billings was a native of North Carolina and had been living in Smyth County for several years. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army having achieved the rank of Pvt. 1st Class. He was a member of the Francis Marion VFW Post #4667 and had also worked as a truck driver for Roadway.
Mr. Billings was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by his wife, Ina Billings.
Survivors include two brothers, Bane Billings and Glenn Billings, both of Marion; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted today, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Joe Powers officiating. Interment will follow in the West Cemetery with full military honors being rendered by the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667.
Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Billings
Gladys R. Billings, age 88, died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 1999 in Valley Health Care Center.
Mrs. Billings was the widow of Quay Billings.
Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Louise Billings, Marion; four grandsons and wives, Mike and Wanda Billings, Mark Billings, Terry Billings and Renee Pierce, and Ricky and Amy Billings, all of Marion; one granddaughter and husband, Bonnie and Doug Pennington, Marion; five great-grandsons; six great- granddaughters; one foster son, Kevin Johnson.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 21, at 8 p.m. in Bradley's Funeral Home with the Rev. Jimmy Shupe officiating. Graveside services were held Friday, Oct. 22, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Carmel Cemetery.
Bradley's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
BILLINGS
Mr. James Ervin Billings, age 63, of 104 Old Quarry Rd. Sparta, N.C., died Monday evening, April 26, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann and Charlie Wynn of Crockett, Va.; one son, Gary Billings of Mouth of Wilson, Va.; his mother, Zollie Rector Billings of Sparta, N.C.; two sisters, Lockie Boyles of Fries, Va., and Iva Jean Billings of Marion, Va.; one brother, Bill Billings of Sparta, N.C.; one half-brother, Larry Rector of Eden, N.C.; two half-sisters, Vina Hamm of Eden, N.C., and Gracie Ross of Lenoir, N.C.; a special niece and friend, Wilma Roark and Ted Burnsed, of Sparta, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Thursday evening, April 29, 1999, at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Salem Cemetery near Independence, Va. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta.
BILLINGS
Mr. Rex Junior Billings, age 71 of 4735 Highway 21 South, Sparta, N.C., died Thursday, July 29, 1999, at his home. He is survived by his wife: Barbara Lee Osborne Billings of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law: Ruby Crouse of Glade Valley, N.C., and Sandra Cornett of Elk Creek, Va.; two sons and daughters-in-law: Rex Jr. and Karen Billings of Glade Valley and Larry and Kathy Billings of Ennice, N.C.; 14 grandchildren; 10 great- grandchildren; six sisters: Helen Haithcock of Bennettsville, S.C., Faye Elmore of Georgia, Anna Osborne and Estella Clay, both of Archdale, N.C., Mary Gordy of Buies Creek, N.C. and Betty Sue Mann of Winter Springs, Fla; two brothers: James Billings of Independence, Va., and Charlie Billings of Thomasville, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Sparta Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta.
BILLINGS
Mr. John Paige Billings, age 73, of 4365 Spicer Mountain Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Monday morning, Sept. 13, 1999, at Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. He is survived by his wife: Georgia Dowell Billings of the home; three daughters and a son-in-law: Betty and Page Adams, and Linda Edwards and Ellen Billings, all of Sparta; one son and daughter-in-law: Danny and Carolyn Billings of Winston-Salem, N.C.; two grandsons and a spouse: Kurt and Angella Jordan of East Bend, N.C., and Allen Edwards of Sparta; two granddaughters and a spouse: Tina and Greg Brown of Sparta and Hallie Jean Billings of Laurel Springs, N.C.; four great-grandchildren: Jonathan and Jason Jordan, and Gloria and Monica Santos; and special friends: Carolyn Dickens and Lisa Hodge. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Grandview Memorial Chapel, with burial in the Whitehead - Joines Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta.
Bingham
Genette R. Rotenberry Bingham, age 59, of Saltville, died Saturday, Dec. 7, 1996 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Survivors include her husband, W.F. "William" Bingham, Salem; one brother, Thomas A. Rotenberry, Roanoke; one sister, Bertha Surber, Broadford; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, in the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Claude Oliver, Rev. Luther Watson and Rev. Clarence Frye officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
Birchfield
James Fenton Birchfield, age 89, of Abingdon, died Thursday, Aug. 14, 1997 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was a native of Marion and was the son of the late William van Stavern and Olivia Bonham Birchfield. He attended VPI, class of 1929.
Mr. Birchfield's long career as a newsman started in 1935 when he was editor of a new weekly in Abingdon, The Washington County Forum, which was published by Robert Anderson with his father, Sherwood Anderson, as contributing editor.
In 1939, Mr. Birchfield went on to The Richmond Times Dispatch where he served in several editorial positions. Soon after Pearl Harbor, Mr. Birchfield joined the staff of The Washington Star, again as editor of several departments until his retirement in 1974.
Shortly after retirement, he joined the staff of The Piedmont Virginian, an environmental weekly in Northern Virginia. Later, for several years, he served as editor of The Loudoun Times-Mirror in Leesburg.
In 1983, after selling "The Forty Acres," the family farm near Leesburg, he and his wife, an author, returned to Abingdon where they were living at the time of his death.
He is survived by his wife, Jane Birchfield; two daughters, Tam Hartell, Philadelphia, Penn., and Mace McEligot, Manasquan, N.J.; one son, John Birchfield, Cupertino, Calif.; five grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug. 17, at 3 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church with the Rev. Victor Mansfield officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Thomas Organ Fund, c/o St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 124 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210.
Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements.
Bise
Garnett Wayne Bise, age 63, died Saturday, March 14, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Chilhowie Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Sue Bise; one daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Buddy Wagoner, Marion; three sons and daughters-in-law, David Wayne Bise, Charlotte, N.C., Danny Glenn and Christy Bise, Marion, and Timothy Paul and Clarissa Bise, Chilhowie; seven sisters, Margaret Lowder, Wytheville, Ora "Chunny" Ratliff and Peggy Johnson, both of Bristol, Tenn., Sandra Crewey and Geraldine Cale, both of Marion, Doris Allison, Portsmouth and Donna Blevins, Atkins; one brother, Roscoe Bise, Marion; one grandson, Joshua Wayne Wagoner.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at the Chilhowie Baptist Church with the Rev. Chuck Herrell and the Rev. Fred Conley officiating. Burial followed in the Cleghorn Valley Cemetery. Francis Marion VFW Post #4667 conducted graveside military honors.
Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.
Bise
Lola Mildred Bise, age 77, died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a faithful member at Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church in Atkins where she was a member for years. She also was an employee at Smyth County Community Hospital for 15 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Buchanan Bise.
Survivors include one son, James Everette Bise, Marion; two stepsons, George Bise, Marion, and Herbert Hoover Bise, Baltimore, Md.; two daughters, Mrs. Willie (Teressa Darlene) Tuggle, Marion, and Mrs. Rick (Angela Faye) Griffey, Speedwell; one stepdaughter, Mildred Ball, Lebanon; three stepdaughters-in-law, Jeanette Bise, Marion, Myrtle Bise, Broadford, and Vivian Bise, South Carolina; two sons-in-law, Willie Tuggle, Marion, and Rick Griffey, Speedwell; three sisters, Bernice Thompson and Laura Heath, both of Glade Spring, and Ruth Hicks, Saltville; three granddaughters, Heather Hash, Missie Bise and Angie Bise, all of Marion; one grandson-in-law, Kenny Hash, Marion; three grandsons, Travis Bise (special grandson), Mitch Tuggle and Jimmy Bise, all of Marion; 10 step-grandsons; 10 step-granddaughters; 14 nieces and nephews; a special friend, Penny Cumbo.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial followed in the Elizabeth Cemetery.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
Bise
James Edward Bise, age 71, of Summerville, S.C., died Wednesday, March 18, 1998 in a Charleston hospital.
Mr. Bise was born in Smyth County, a son of James B. and Evie Wyatt Bise. He attended Rich Valley schools. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a retired merchant seaman. He was a member of the VFW and the Disabled American Veterans. He was a member of the Order of the Moose and the National Maritime Union.
He was of the Methodist faith. Surviving are his wife, Vivian Gay Bise; two sons, James E. Bise Jr. of Summerville, S.C., and Glen R. Bise of Mount Pleasant, S.C.; two daughters, Melaney B. Krause of Quakertown, Penn., and Linda B. Spain of Marion; three brothers, Herbert H. Bise of Baltimore, Md., George J. Bise of Marion, and John W. Bise of Saltville; one sister, Mildred Ball of Lebanon; a half-brother, James E. Bise of Marion; two half-sisters, Darlene Tuggle and Angelia Griffy, both of Marion; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Saturday, March 21, at 11 a.m. in Summerville Cemetery.
James A. Dyal Funeral Home in Summerville, S.C., was in charge of arrangements.
Bise
John William Bise, age 65, of Saltville, died Sunday, Sept. 27, 1998 at Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a member of Reach Out for Christ Church and also attended Miracles by Faith Church.
Survivors include his wife, Myrtle V. Bise; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Johnny Bise, Tennessee, and James P. and Mandy J. Bise, Marion; two daughters and son-in-law, Nancy V. and Curtis T. Ratcliff and Judy A. and Johnny Wolford, all of Saltville; three brothers, George Bise and James E. Bise, both of Marion, and Herbert Bise, Baltimore, Md.; three sisters, Mildred Ball, Lebanon, Angelia Griffey, Speedwell, and Darlene Tuggle, Marion; his stepmother, Lola Bise, Marion; 11 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted today, Sept. 30, at 2 p.m. at the Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Danny Keith, the Rev. Steve Warren and the Rev. Curt Havens officiating. Burial will follow in Rich Valley Presbyterian Cemetery.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.
Bise
Curtis Hugh "Buddy" Bise, age 60, died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Survivors include a sister, Connie Terry, Saltville; two brothers, Donald Cruey, Chilhowie, and James Edward Shepherd of Marion.
Funeral services will be held today, Nov. 21, at 11 a.m. at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Paul Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.
Bise
George J. Bise, age 69, died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999 in the Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mr. Bise lived most of his life in Smyth County and was a member of the Smyth County Moose Lodge #104.
He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
Survivors include his wife, Edith Jeanette Bise; two sons, Rick Bise and Wendell Bise, both of Marion; three sisters, Mildred Ball, Lebanon, Darlene Tuggle, Marion, and Angela Griffith, Speedwell; two brothers, Herb Bise, Baltimore, Md., and James Bise, Marion; five grandchildren, Wendell Jr., Mitchell, Crystal, Misty and Randall; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held tonight, Nov. 6, at 8 p.m. in Bradley's Funeral Home with the Rev. Herman Cress officiating. Graveside services will be held Sunday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m. in Green Hill Memory Gardens in Clay Pool Hill. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Bradley's Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements.
Bise
Lillian Ardella McAllister Bise, age 86, of Glade Spring, died Tuesday, Sept. 30, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy, Glade Spring.
Survivors include three sons, Ernest Bise and Charles Rudy Bise, both of Glade Spring, and Marvin Phibbs, Clarksville, Tenn.; nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; a special friend, Cecile Eddy, Glade Spring.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, in the Church of God of Prophecy, Glade Spring, with the Rev. Gary Jonas and the Rev. Robert Lanter officiating. Burial followed in Mount Rose Cemetery.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
Bishop
Lessie Sturgill Bishop, age 92, died Monday, Oct. 26, 1998 in Salem Health and Rehabilitation, Salem.
She was the widow of Ephraim Reece Bishop and was a member of the Riverside Baptist Church.
Survivors include two brothers, Clarence Sturgill, Chilhowie, and James Sturgill, Salem; four sisters: Blanche Jones, Chilhowie, Ruth Wolfram, Bristol, Pearl Heath, Marion, and Dora Leigh Russell, Salem; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in Riverside Baptist Church in Chilhowie with the Rev. Armand Talbert officiating. Burial was in the Riverside Cemetery.
Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.
Bishop
Thelma Odell Bishop, age 80, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 1997 at her home in Lenoir, N.C. She was a member of the Heavenly Hope Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Mack Bishop; one son, Douglas Bishop; four brothers, Kyle, Lucian, Garfield and Ray Scott; two sisters, Lura Mae and Evelyn Faye Scott.
She is survived by one son, Gerald Bishop, Seattle, Wash.; four sisters, Katherine (Toots) Rector, Mrs. James (Juanita) Cassell, and Mamie Scott, all of Marion, and Helen Hanshew, Nebo; one grandchild, Grey Bishop; four step-grandchildren and four stepgreat-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held today, Dec. 6, at 11 a.m. in the Heavenly Hope Baptist Church in Lenoir, N.C., with the Rev. Benny Greene, Rev. Terrell Goble, and Brother Zendall Greene officiating. A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. today at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Groseclose.
Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements.
Bishop
John A. Bishop, age 81, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 1997 at his home in Glade Spring. He was a member of Chilhowie Baptist Church and a retired farmer. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Air Force.
He is survived by his wife, Bela Widener Bishop, Glade Spring; three daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and David Hill, Meadowview, Mary Alice and Donnie Roe, Glade Spring, and Ruth B. and Mike Anderson, Chilhowie; one son and daughter-in-law, John M. and Barbara Bishop, Glade Spring; his mother-in-law, Edith Widener; 10 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at the Chilhowie Baptist Church with the Rev. Chuck Herrell officiating. Interment followed in the Bishop Cemetery.
Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.
Bishop
RALPH L. BISHOP, age 72 of Route 4, Wytheville, Virginia died Wednesday, August 9, 2000 at his residence. He was the son of the late Alexander and Trula Corvin Bishop and was a retired supervisor of the Virginia Department of Transportation and was a member of the Wytheville Masonic Lodge # 82 AF and AM and the Wytheville Moose Lodge. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Regina and Bobby Rogers of Wytheville, Virginia; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Maggie Bishop and Jerry and Joanie Bishop, all of Wytheville, Virginia; one sister, Hazel Bishop, of Wytheville; one brother and sister-in-law, Cleon and Marie Bishop, of Wytheville; seven grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and seve4ral nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral service will be Saturday, 2:00 p.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel with the interment in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Black
Ollie Black
Peachland
Feb. 12, 1930
Sept. 27, 2000
Ollie Pauline (Polly) Jameson Kiker Black, 70, was remembered at funeral services held Oct. 1 at Deep Springs Baptist Church, of which she was a member. Rev. Ken Forrester and Rev. Rex Burleson officiated. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Bruce Black, Travis Black, Larry King, Dan Clay, Sonny Carpenter and Wayne Kiker. Cody T. Kiker was honorary pallbearer.
Mrs. Black was born in Chester County, Pa. to the late Paul Mason and Goldie Elizabeth Carson Jameson. She was retired from Cook and Boardman Company of Charlotte, where she worked as a bookkeeper for a number of years. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Oscar (Wick) Black Sr. of Midland., who died in January of 1991.
She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Thomas F. (Tom) Kiker and Carolyn, Peachland; one step-son and daughter-in-law, William O. (Bill) Black Jr. and Kay, Midland; three grandsons, Cody T. Kiker, Peachland, Travis Black, Midland, and Bruce Black and wife, Allison, Creedmore.
Memorials may be made to Masonic Home for Children at Oxford, c/o Kilwinning Masonic Lodge #64, PO Box 777, Wadesboro, NC 28170; or to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 125 Cottage Place, Charlotte, NC 28202.
Leavitt Funeral Home of Wadesboro was in charge of the arrangements.
Black
Frank Black, 70, of 1604 McKinley Ave. died today at 7:A.M. his home after a long illness. He was a native of Wallace,Va. and had lived in Bristol for the past 5 years. He was a retired farmer and a member of Wallace Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs.Laura Black, and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Blackburn
Wade Herbert Blackburn, 85, died Thursday, March 20, 1997 in Newton, N.C., following a long illness.
He was born Feb. 2, 1912 the son of the late David Walter and Eloise Blackburn of Newton, N.C. He lived in Smyth County for a number of years where he worked as a house painter.
He is survived by his wife, Ardeen Teaters Blackburn, Newton, N.C.; four sons: Carmie Eugene Blackburn, Rural Retreat; Claude David Blackburn, Chilhowie; Charles Thomas Blackburn, Newton, N.C.; and William Wade Blackburn, Taylorsville, N.C.; two sisters, Ruth Combs and Virginia Guthrie, both of Newton, N.C.; one brother, Joe Blackburn, Newton, N.C.; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held today, March 22, at 2 p.m. in Drum Funeral Home in Newton, N.C.
Drum Funeral Home in Newton, N.C., is in charge of the arrangements.
BLACKBURN Mrs. Ruby Harris Blackburn, age 88, of 179 Combs St., Sparta, N.C., died Thursday afternoon, May 25, 2000, at Sunbridge Healthcare in Sparta. She is survived by a brother, Flake Harris of Burlington, N.C. Several nieces and nephews also survives. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Glade Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral services at the Funeral Home, and at other times at the home of a Nephew, Billy Harris, 2450 Thurmond Rd., Thurmond, N.C.
Blackburn
Raleigh Marshall Blackburn
Fleetwood
July 15, 1912
Oct. 12, 2000
Raleigh Marshall Blackburn, 88, was remembered at funeral services held Oct. 14 at Blue Ridge Baptist Church. Rev. Jerry Francis and Rev. Bill Burchett officiated. Burial followed in the Blue Ridge Cemetery.
Mr. Blackburn was born in Ashe County to James Monroe and Mary Jane Blackburn. He was preceded in death by two sons, Harold Dean and Raleigh Wayne Blackburn.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Haire Blackburn; two sons, Clay Blackburn and Bill Blackburn, both of West Jefferson; two daughters, Charlotte Elliott, Todd, and Wanda Terry, Lenoir; one brother, Ocie Blackburn, Deep Gap; two sisters, Vera Church, Deep Gap, and Belva Swartz, Nebraska; nine grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the Blue Ridge Cemetery Fund.
Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Blackwell
George D. Blackwell, age 74, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
He is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, James F. and Shirley Blackwell of Marion; his uncle and aunt, Henry and Josephine Pruner of Marion; several cousins, nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 11 a.m. at Round Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Blackwell
David Milton "Slick" Blackwell, age 54, died Saturday, March 22, 1997 at his home in Hayter's Gap Community.
He was employed at Marion Mold and Tool Company and was responsible for the opening of the Glade Machine Shop, Glade Spring.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Sabrina Blackwell; one son, Billy Blackwell, Emory; two daughters, Tracy Frye, Glade Spring, and Chelsea Blackwell, of the home; two stepdaughters, Allison Osborne and Alana Osborne, both of the home; his mother, Margaret Bordwine, Glade Spring; one brother, Sammy Blackwell, Glade Spring; three sisters, Peggy McThenia, Glade Spring, Patsy Johnson, Meadowview, and Debbie Heffinger, Abingdon; two grandchildren, Ashlyn Frye and Chantel Widner; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 5 p.m. Monday, March 24, in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dannie Blazier officiating. Burial was in the Old Glade Presbyterian Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be performed by the Honor Guard of PattonCrosswhite VFW Post No. 6975, Bristol, Tenn.
Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon handled arrangements.
Blackwell
David Milton "Slick" Blackwell, age 54, died Saturday, March 22, 1997 at his home in Hayter's Gap Community.
He was employed at Marion Mold and Tool Company and was responsible for the opening of the Glade Machine Shop, Glade Spring.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Sabrina Blackwell; one son, Billy Blackwell, Emory; two daughters, Tracy Frye, Glade Spring, and Chelsea Blackwell, of the home; two stepdaughters, Allison Osborne and Alana Osborne, both of the home; his mother, Margaret Bordwine, Glade Spring; one brother, Sammy Blackwell, Glade Spring; three sisters, Peggy McThenia, Glade Spring, Patsy Johnson, Meadowview, and Debbie Heffinger, Abingdon; two grandchildren, Ashlyn Frye and Chantel Widner; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 5 p.m. Monday, March 24, in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dannie Blazier officiating. Burial was in the Old Glade Presbyterian Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be performed by the Honor Guard of Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post No. 6975, Bristol, Tenn.
Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon handled arrangements.
Blackwell
Mrs. Louise Maloyed Blackwell, age 77, of Tannersville, died Thursday, March 2, 2000 at her daughter's home in Tannersville.
She was the widow of Howard E. Blackwell, Sr.
Survivors include one son, Howard E. Blackwell, Jr., Tannersville; one daughter, Sharon Osborne, Tannersville; two brothers, Ralph Maloyed, Hillsville, and Wade Maloyed, Tannersville; four sisters, Nannie Mae VanDyke, Roanoke, Phyllis Hancock, Marion, Gladys Poe, Richlands, Va., and Mary Zane Ashley, Tannersville; two grandsons, Shane Osborne and Johnny Blackwell; one special granddaughter, Jacquelynn Davis; and one special friend, Carrie Clear.
Funeral services for Mrs. Louise Maloyed Blackwell will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 2000, at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with Rev. Wiley Neal and Rev. William F. Dean officiating. Burial will follow at the Ellis Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tannersville Rescue Squad.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.
Blackwell
James Arthur Blackwell, age 75, of Wytheville, died Friday, Feb. 4, 2000 in the Wythe County Community Hospital.
Mr. Blackwell was born in Rogersville, Tenn., the son of the late Arthur and Florence Thomas Blackwell. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Marion and was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Spence Blackwell; a brother, Bobby L. Blackwell; a nephew, Richard D. Gillespie; and a brother-in-law, Jack Gillespie.
He is survived by two sisters and brother-in-law, Carrie and Bob Lineberry of Wytheville, and Helen Gillespie of Chilhowie; five nephews, Jack Gillespie, Michael Gillespie, Roger Gillespie, Arthur Gillespie, and David Preston Gillespie; three nieces, Nona Widner, Kitty Worth and Clare Edith Gillespie.
Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 7, at 11 a.m. at Barnett's Funeral Chapel in Wytheville with the Rev. Ron Hutzel officiating. Interment was in Sulfur Springs Cemetery in Chilhowie. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the American Heart Association, Attn: Imogene Orfield, treasurer, P.O. Box 297, Wytheville, VA 24382 or the Sulfur Springs Cemetery, P.O. Box 352, Chilhowie, VA 24319.
Barnett's Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements.
Blackwell
Bessie Lester Blackwell, age 91, of Saltville, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2000 at the Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mrs. Blackwell was a lifelong member of the McCready Methodist Church and had made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Puckett for the past two years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Blackwell.
Survivors include one sister, Lucille L. Waugaman, Salem; one sister-in-law, Mamie Lester, Saltville; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Jan. 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Cook officiating. Graveside services were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10, in the Mount Rose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the McCready Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1093, Saltville, VA 24370.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
Blair
Clyde Clifton Blair, 67, of Ivanhoe, Va., died Thursday, March 15, 2001, in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, Va.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 18, at 3 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Home Chapel in Austinville, Va., with the Rev. Clifford Vance and the Rev. John Nunley officiating. Interment will follow in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Ivanhoe, Va.
He was born in Wythe County, Va., a son of the late Thomas Jefferson and Martha Ellen Walke Blair. He attended King's Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church.
He is survived by his wife, Aline Dunford Blair of the home; a daughter, Trevia Blair of Ivanhoe, Va.; son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Patty Blair of Sheffey School Road, Wytheville, Va.; three sisters, Ester Bramlin of Martinsville, Va., Elizabeth King of Max Meadows, Va., and Juanita Williams of Richmond, Va.; a brother, Herbert "Jimmy" Blair of Max Meadows, Va.; and very special grandchildren, Heather and Shaun.
The family will receive friends Saturday, March 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Home or at the residence at any time or at the residence of his son, Bobby Blair, at any time.
Blancett
Roy M. Blancett, age 94, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999 in Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tenn.
Mr. Blancett retired from Harwood Manufacturing Company after 40 years of service and was a member of the Marion Baptist Church.
He is survived by one daughter, Mary Lou Olinger of Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Charles R. Blancett and wife Brenda of Dallas, Texas; five grandchildren, Kathy Thomas, John Olinger and wife Cindy, Roy V. Olinger and wife Sheila, Sandy Hurd and husband Mike, Sue Stewart and husband John; 10 great-grandchildren, Bill Thomas, Tina Fulton and husband Bruce, Nat Olinger, Kesha Yarber and husband Levi, Adam Hurd, Ryan Hurd, Brandon Olinger, Brandi Stewart, Kylee Stewart and Zack Olinger; one great-great-granddaughter, Abigail Yarber.
Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 5, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo and Dr. Carlton Blankenship officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Marion Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 784, Marion, VA 24354 or the Marion Baptist Church, 1258 N. Main St., Marion, VA 24354.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Bland
William M. "Billy" Bland, age 68, of Elk Creek, and Durham, N.C., died Monday, Nov. 24, 1997 at his home in Durham.
He was born Sept. 14, 1929 at Comers Rock to Glenn C. and Sibble Comer Bland. He was a life member of Missile Space and Range Pioneers, a life member and former officer of Grayson County Historical Society, and was a retired IBM Advisory Engineer.
For many years, Mr. Bland was a licensed private pilot and flew off and on for 46 years. He was on the Board of Directors for the Comer's Creek Foundation. He worked on the Apollo/Saturn Program at Kennedy Space Center through almost all program flights.
Mr. Bland was a member of Comer's Rock Baptist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Carol F. Bland, Durham, N.C.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Amelia Bland and Joe Beaty, Marion, and Karen and Paul Harris, Raleigh, N.C.; four grandchildren, Benjamin Bland Halsey and William Bland Beaty, both of Marion, and Kathryn Marie Cooper and Summit M. Harris, both of Raleigh, N.C.; one brother, Gerald Bland, Tacoma, Wash.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, Nov. 28, at 8 p.m. at Cliffview Church of God, Galax, with the Rev. D.G. Fox, the Rev. Rick Eminhizer and the Rev. Jimmy Harmon officiating. Interment will follow today, Nov. 29, at 2 p.m. at Comer's Rock Cemetery in Comers Rock. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Twin County Hospice, P.O. Box 70, Galax, VA 24333.
Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Inc., Independence, is in charge of arrangements.
Blankenbeckler
Maxine Blankenbeckler, age 74, of Sugar Grove, and Littleton, N.C., died Sunday, June 1, 1997 in Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C. She was born Jan. 13, 1923 in Marion to Conley L. and Myrtle M. Rowland.
Mrs. Blankenbeckler was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister.
She is survived by her husband, Marvin J. Blankenbeckler of Sugar Grove and Littleton, N.C.; one son, Marvin Blankenbeckler Jr., Sugar Grove; one daughter, Joyce Cox, Littleton, N.C.; six sisters: Bea Blevins, Belle White and Pat Weithman, all of Bucyrus, Ohio, Elizabeth Musser of Longview, Texas, Peggy Freshwater of Dayton, Ohio and Wilma Hoffman of Mansfield, Ohio; three brothers, Bill Rowland of Longview, Texas, Paul Rowland of Arab, Ala., and Waldo Rowland of Columbia, S.C.; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 3, at 2 p.m. in Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Tom Martin officiating. Burial followed in Ridgelawn Cemetery in Sugar Grove. The family suggests that any memorials may be made to the Sugar Grove Fire Department, c/o Jesse Choate, P.O. Box 108, Sugar Grove, VA 24375.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Blankenbeckler
Byron Bradley Blankenbeckler, age 81, of Chilhowie, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999 at the Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mr. Blankenbeckler was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Frances Marion VFW Post 4667.
He is survived by his wife, Sue C. Blankenbeckler, Chilhowie; one daughter, Sheila Blankenbeckler, Atkins; one son, Barney Lee Blankenbeckler, Rural Retreat; two sisters, Hazel Powers and Edith Barlow, both of Chilhowie; two brothers, Robert Blankenbeckler and James Blankenbeckler, both of Chilhowie; one stepson, Robert Crigger, Atkins; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, at the Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Blevins, the Rev. Steve Hutton, and the Rev. Dennis Eller officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Frances Marion VFW Post 4667 conducted military honors at the graveside.
Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.
Blankenbeckler
Maurice G. Blankenbeckler, age 75, died Sunday, Dec. 27, 1998 in a hospice in Asheville, N.C., after a brief illness.
Mr. Blankenbeckler was the son of the late James William Blankenbeckler and Lockie Blevins Blankenbeckler of Chilhowie. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ellis and Glenn Blankenbeckler and a sister Mary Ruth McGrady.
He retired from Roses Stores Inc., 10 years ago with 46 years of service. His career with Roses began his senior year of high school as a stockroom boy in Marion. After graduation he worked briefly in the Fayetteville, N.C., store before being drafted into the U.S. Army.
Following military service he returned to the Roses Co. as assistant manager in Lenoir, N.C. He managed stores in Fairmont, Jacksonville, North Wilkesboro, Asheville, N.C., Murfreesboro, Tenn.., and back to Asheville in 1972. He also served as regional Superintendent and City Manager with Roses. He was recognized for exceptional management and merchant abilities as indicated by having received Outstanding Manager Awards and the Molly Award.
He served in the European Theatre of World War II as a specialist with the Headquarters Battery of the 204th Artillery Group.
Mr. Blankenbeckler was an active member of First Baptist Church serving as deacon, member of Kingsmen Sunday School class, and at the time of his death was serving on the Finance, and Building and Grounds committees.
He was a dedicated member of the Kiwanis Club of Asheville where he was a life member, Hixon Fellow, and Legion of Honor member. He was a Distinguished Past President and a Distinguished Lt. Governor of Division I. He was instrumental in organizing many new Kiwanis Clubs and a Circle K Club at UNCA. He was a member of Asheville Merchants Association for 25 years, Western N.C. Development Association, Board of Advisors of Mars Hill College, member of Mens Garden Club of Asheville, and N.C. Arboretum Board member. He was awarded the J.D. Cooley Award for exceptional community service. He was a 32nd Degree Mason.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Grace Pearson of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Maureen and Garold Simons Jr. of Spencer, W.Va.; a granddaughter Lydia Renee Simons, Spencer, W.Va.; two brothers, William Lee Blankenbeckler of Elliston, and Dr. George Blankenbeckler of San Angelo, Texas; two sisters, Martha Richards of Salem, and Vivian Parks of Roanoke; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Dec. 29, at 11 a m. at First Baptist Church in Asheville with interment at 3 p.m. in Bellview Cemetery in Lenoir, N.C. Drs. Ron Crawford, Henry Crouch, and the Rev. Gail Coulter officiated. Memorials may be made to Asheville Kiwanis Foundation, P.O. Box 8433, Asheville, N.C. 28814, or First Baptist Church, 5 Oak Street, Asheville, N.C. 28801.
Morris Funeral Home in Asheville, N.C., was in charge of arrangements.
Blankenbeckler
Stella M. Blankenbeckler, age 91, widow of Clarence Blankenbeckler, died Thursday, March 18, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
She is survived by two sons, Wade Blankenbeckler and James Blankenbeckler, both of Rural Retreat; two sisters, Elsie King of Seven Mile Ford, and Ethel Burkett of Groseclose; two granddaughters, Patricia Smith and Lisa Blankenbeckler, both of Rural Retreat; one great-granddaughter, Natasha Webb of Rural Retreat; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held today, March 20, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Thomas Bunting officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Groseclose.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Blankenbeckler
Walter Neal Blankenbeckler, age 74, of Chilhowie, died on his 74th birthday, Jan. 25, 1997, in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eloise Dungan Blankenbeckler. He was a lifelong resident of Smyth County and was of the Baptist faith.
Mr. Blankenbeckler loved hunting and was an accomplished archer, having won the Virginia State Championship title in the sport. He had worked until his retirement at both Burlington Industries, and as a rural mail carrier with the U.S. Postal Service. He had owned and operated Neal's Archery Shop in Chilhowie. He was a member of the Chilhowie Masonic Lodge #250 A.F. & A.M., was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and was a life member of Marion VFW Post 4667.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, David Neal and Linda Blankenbeckler, Bristol; one daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Jim Hutton, Glade Spring; one brother, John Campbell Blankenbeckler, Homasassa, Fla.; one granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Michelle and Chris Brown, Bristol, Tenn.; one grandson, Neal Hutton, Glade Spring; one infant great-granddaughter, Kayla Louann Brown, Bristol, Tenn.
Memorial services were conducted Monday, Jan. 27, at 8 p.m. in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Frank Branson officiating. Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the St. James Cemetery, Chilhowie. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 698, Abingdon, VA 24212-0698.
Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.
Blankenship
Ralph E. Blankenship, age 74, of Clinchburg, died Sunday, April 6, 1997 in Wellmont Hospice House, Bristol, Tenn. He was preceded in death by one sister, Beulah B. Stephenson.
He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II, serving in the Philippines and was a member of the Mahanaim United Methodist Church.
He was a retired postmaster and a retired employee of the U.S. Gypsum Company.
Survivors include his wife, Regina Grady Blankenship; three daughters, Mrs. Gale (Kay) Maiden, Mrs. Mike (Sheila) Heldreth and Karen Blankenship, all of Clinchburg; two brothers, Paul V. Blankenship, Bradenton, Fla., and Herbert W. Blankenship, Clinchburg; two granddaughters, Krista Maiden, Clinchburg, and Jill Howard, Nashville, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted today, April 9, at 2 p.m. in the Mahanaim United Methodist Church with the Rev. David Mumpower, the Rev. Harry Tindell, Dr. Jack Garland and the Rev. Glenda Dennison officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military rites conducted by Saltville VFW Post 7328. Memorial contributions may be made to Wellmont Hospice, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, Tenn. 37620, or to the Saltville Rescue Squad.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.
Blankenship
Timothy Dwayne Blankenship, 12 days old, of Wytheville, died Tuesday, May 16, 2000 in Roanoke Community Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Cloyd and Della Blankenship, Bill and Audrey Ratliff, and Alva and Lydia Lester.
He is survived by his parents, Jerry Dwayne and Tonia Lynn Lester Blankenship of Wytheville; paternal grandparents, Jerry and Linda Blankenship, Wytheville; maternal grandparents, Jerrylee and Diane Lester of Hurley; great-grandparents, Cecil and Elvie Blankenship of Mohawk, W.Va.; several aunts and uncles, Anthony Michael Blankenship of Wytheville, Randal and Sandra Conaway of Denton, N.C., Victoria Lester of Hurley; one cousin, Ryan Conaway of Denton, N.C.
Funeral services were held Friday, May 19, at 1 p.m. at Grundy Funeral Home with the Rev. Danny Hess and the Rev. Martha Presley officiating. Burial followed in Rob Bailey Cemetery in Hurley.
Grundy Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. Blankenship
Carlis Blankenship, age 66, died Sunday, Dec. 13, 1998 in a Marion hospital.
He was a native of Richlands, a graduate of Richlands High School and a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was a retired fabricator with General Motors in Flint, Mich., where he lived for several years before moving to Marion 20 years ago. He was a member of the United Auto Workers in Flint.
Mr. Blankenship was preceded in death by his parents, Wiley and Marie Vandyke Blankenship, and two brothers, Eulis and McDonald Blankenship.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Pete (Janice) Barrett, Saltville; one sister, Lena Stinson, Richlands; one brother, J.W. Blankenship, Birmingham, Ala.; two grandchildren, Stacy Kim and Andrea Kim; a longtime friend and companion, Margaret Powers, Marion.
Funeral services will be conducted today, Dec. 16, at 2 p.m. in Hurst Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with the Rev. Mike Altizer and the Rev. Eddie Hess officiating. Interment will be in Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery in Richlands. Graveside military rites will be conducted by members of Casey-Shortt VFW Post No. 9640, Richlands, and the Disabled American Veterans Tazewell County Chapter 31.
Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands is in charge of arrangements.
Blanks
Agnes D. Blanks, age 81, of Troutdale, died Sunday, April 26, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
She was born May 21, 1916 in West Virginia to Carl and Nellie Osborne Daniel.
She is survived by her husband, Paul V. Blanks; one daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Tom Barker, Sugar Grove; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Earl Jr. and Louise Cornett, Falls Church, Bobby Ray and Doris Cornett, Marion, and Roger Dale Cornett, Arlington; 10 grandchildren; several step-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, April 28, at 2 p.m. in Troutdale Baptist Church with the Rev. Douglas Halsey officiating. Interment was in Troutdale Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Troutdale Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 160, Troutdale, VA 24378.
Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements.
Blanton
Scott Franklin Blanton, age 29, died Sunday, Aug. 15, 1999 at his home in Chilhowie.
He is survived by his wife, Christie Leigh Hicks Blanton of Chilhowie; a stepson, Jerrad Blevins of Chilhowie; his mother, Janice D. Blanton of Marion; four sisters, Patricia B. DeBusk of Saltville, Martha B. Schultz of Plymouth, Mich., Shirley B. Mitchum of Arlington, Texas and Barbara B. Richards of Plymouth, Ind.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 17, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Graveside services will be held today, Aug. 18, at 11 a.m. at Rose Lawn Cemetery.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Blatt
Mary G. Blatt, age 78, died Jan. 10, 2001 in the Wythe County Community Hospital.
Mrs. Blatt was a native of Saltville, the daughter of the late Mary L. Copenhaver Groseclose and Forrest Groseclose. She was a retired Master Sgt. from the U.S. Army.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Robert E. Blatt, retired.
Surviving are one sister, Ruby G. Shockley, Pulaski; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held Friday, Jan. 12, at 2 p.m.
J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home in Petersburg was in charge of arrangements.
This is a courtesy announcement by Stevens Funeral Home of Pulaski. o
Blaylock
Orville R.Blaylock,88,of 155 Kilgore Drive,Bristol,Va.died Friday,Jan.8,1993 in Bristol Regional Medical Center.
He was a native of Washington County,Va.,and was a retired U.S. Postal Service Worker with 32 years of service was former president and state officer of the Woodman of the World Ironwood Camp No.269. He was a member and deacon of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife,Mary Hutton Blaylock; 3 sons,the Rev.George R.Blaylock,Bristol,Va.,Rev.Donald Lynn Blaylock,Louisville,Ky.,and Dr.W.Kenneth Blaylock,Richmond:6 grandchildren,one step grand child,4 great grand children,and several nieces and nephews.
Akard Funeral Home is in charge.
Whittaker
Nancy K. Whittaker 81, died Wednesday at her home on Taylor Street after a long illness. Survivors include her husband, Rufus brown Whittaker, two sons, Walter and Robert Whittaker, four daughters, Rosie Rhymer, Anna Mae Barham, Mrs. John Feathers and Mrs. Charles Rymer all of Bristol. One brother James Canter and 3 sisters, Eliza Canter, Mrs. Ella Rash, and Mrs. A.J. Mason all of Bristol. she had 17 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Body will be moved to Blevins Funeral Home then to home of her daughter, Mrs. Anna Mae Barham, 836 Norfolk Avenue today. Funeral services conducted at the New Bethel church, Piney Flats, Tennessee at 2:30p.m. Saturday. Rev. Willard Tallman, Rev. W.C. Envoy, Rev. Macain will officiate burial will be in Church Cemetery.
Blessing
Willis Ray Blessing, age 64, died Thursday, Jan. 7, 1999 at the Valley Health Care Center. He was a member and elder of the Chilhowie Christian Church and was retired from the Smyth County School System with over 30 years service. He was very active in the FFA and the Young Farmers Association. He was also a member of the Cattlemen's Association.
He is survived by his mother, Senah S. Blessing, Chilhowie; three daughters, Dawn Blevins, Seven Mile Ford, Beverly Martin, Chilhowie, Kimberly Hanks, Ft. Chiswell; two grandchildren, Kari and Cody Hanks; one son-in- law, David R. Martin.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 10, at 2 p.m. at the Chilhowie Christian Church with Frank Branson, Minister, and the Rev. Jack Garland officiating. Interment followed in the Middlefork Cemetery. The family requests memorial donations be made to the Chilhowie Christian Church or to EDMARC Hospice for Children, P.O. Box 11355, Norfolk, VA 23517-1355.
Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.
Blevins
Elizabeth "Lizzy" Trivett Blevins, age 88, widow of Luther "Eude" Blevins, died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1998 at her home.
She is survived by four daughters and sons-in-law, Lois and Wayne Sexton and Nana and Bee Williams, all of Marion, Alice and Malcolm Gillespie of Detroit, Mich., and Lilly Williams of Dade City, Fla.; three sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby Joe and Jane Blevins of Chilhowie, Paul and Mary Blevins, and Danny and Brenda Blevins, all of Marion; 23 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, and 20 great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held today, Feb. 7, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with burial in Rose Lawn Cemetery.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Blevins
Imogene G. Blevins, age 66, of Mt. Perry, Ohio and formerly of Groseclose, died Saturday, April 29, 2000 at her home.
She is survived by her husband, Harvey L. Blevins, Mt. Perry, Ohio; four daughters and sons-in-law, Margaret and Joe Shelton, Lancaster, Ohio, Mary and Gary Lord, Thornville, Ohio, Sharon and Brett Gore, Mt. Perry, Ohio, and Libby Blevins, Westerville, Ohio; three sons and daughters-in-law, Harvey W. and Anita Blevins, Burnside, Ky., Gary and Jamella Blevins, Thornville, Ohio, and Robbie and Kris Blevins, Baltimore, Ohio; 19 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; her mother, V. Marie King, Rural Retreat; one stepbrother, Bennie King, Rural Retreat.
Graveside services will be held today, May 3, at 1 p.m. at Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat with the Rev. Michael Hoyle officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Lindsey Funeral Home today prior to the service.
Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements.
Blevins
Mae E. Blevins, 93, of Konnarock, died Sunday, March 18, 2001, at her home.
She was the widow of William L. Blevins.
She was born Nov. 24, 1907, in Lansing, N.C., to Grover Eldereth and Ellen Woodard Blevins.
Survivors include two sisters, Minnie Moore and Alcie Pennington, both of Lansing, N.C.; several nieces and nephews.
A funeral will be held today, Wednesday, at 2:30 p.m. in the Bethel Baptist Church, Konnarock, with burial in the Laurel Cemetery. The Revs. Rex Hall and Jerry Fritz officiated.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Mount Rogers Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 47, Whitetop, Va. 24292.
Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Blevins
Otis U. Blevins, age 83, died Sunday, May 3, 1998 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie.
Mr. Blevins was a lifelong resident of Taylor's Valley, a retired postal worker and a member of the Taylor's Valley Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Lewis Blevins.
Survivors include one daughter, Judy McCloud, Richmond; two sons, Billy Blevins, Glen Allen, and Mike Blevins, Morristown, Tenn.; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, May 6, in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Chad McMurray and the Rev. Ivan Gascho officiating. Burial will be in Jackson-Lewis Cemetery in Taylor's Valley.
The Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of arrangements.
Blevins
Bonnie Price Blevins, age 92, of Chilhowie, died Thursday, July 31, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mrs. Blevins was a native of Grayson County and had lived in Smyth County for over 30 years. She was the widow of Courtney Blevins and a member of the Grosses Creek Baptist Church. She worked as a homemaker all of her life.
Survivors include six daughters: Loraine Robinson, Marion, Dawn Henry, Bristol, Tenn., Eva Walls, Whitetop, Betty Weis, Glade Spring, JoAnn Long, Chilhowie, Joyce Clark, Lansing, N.C.; four sons: R.C. Blevins and Mac Blevins, both of Marion, Jerry Blevins and Phil Blevins, both of Chilhowie; three sisters, Mae McClure, West Jefferson, N.C., Annie Kilby, Independence, Wave Henderson, Rugby; two brothers, Lacey Price, Troutdale, and Charlie Price, Damascus; 34 grandchildren, many great and greatgreat-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, Aug. 3, at 2 p.m. in Grosses Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Lloyd Sheets officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to service. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the funeral home.
Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Blevins
Pauline Mae Blevins, age 62, died Saturday, Feb. 7, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.
Mrs. Blevins was the widow of James "J.W." Blevins. She was employed with the Smyth County Community Hospital for several years where she worked in the food department. She attended Deer Valley Baptist Church in Chilhowie.
She is survived by three daughters, Faye Blevins, Saltville, Sharon "Dink" Call, Atkins, and Sherry M. Blevins, Bristol, Tenn.; her mother, Mamie Simms, Rainelle, W.Va.; six brothers, Charlie Simms, Lacy Simms and Ray Simms, all of Elkhart, Ind., Curtis Simms and Ernest Simms, both of Rainelle, W.Va., and Lawrence Simms, Alderson, W.Va.; three sisters, Ivy Heath, Roanoke, Kay Suski, Elkhart, Ind., and Ruby Delucia, Apple Valley, Calif.; five grandchildren: Robby Putman, Brandon Blevins, Michelle Call, Michael Call, and Melissa Call.
Funeral services will be held today, Feb. 11, at 2 p.m. at Barnett's Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Eddie Beck and the Rev. Charles Jody Blevins officiating. Burial will follow in Slemp Cemetery in Sugar Grove.
Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Blevins
Edward Arlie Blevins, age 61, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 1998 in the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Johnson City, Tenn.
He was a veteran of the Korean War and was of the Pentecostal faith.
Survivors include two sons, both of West Virginia; one daughter, West Virginia; one brother, Curtis Blevins, Saltville; five sisters, Eva Goodpasture and Ovella Smith, both of Bristol, Christine Chandler, Bunnievel, N.C., Phyllis DeBord, Orlando, Fla., and Jean Warren, Saltville; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were conducted at noon Tuesday, Jan. 27, in Elizabeth Cemetery with the Rev. Bobby Briggs officiating. Military rites were conducted by the Saltville VFW Post 7328.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
Blevins
Hazel M. Blevins, age 72, died Friday, Nov. 7, 1997 at her home in Konnarock.
She was a lifelong resident of Konnarock, a retired seamstress from Mr. Casuals, Troutdale, and a member of Azen Baptist Church, Konnarock. She was preceded in death by one son, Ronald Wayne Blevins.
Survivors include her husband, Wayne L. Blevins; two daughters, Brenda Morrison, Konnarock and Joyce Christian, Seven Mile Ford; three sisters, Louise Hoback, Wytheville, Peggy Absher, Troutdale, and Faye Blevins, Konnarock; two brothers, William Blevins, Elverson, Penn., and Edward Blevins, Colonial Beach; two granddaughters, Ronda Blevins and Tina Taylor; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, in Azen Baptist Church with the Rev. Rex Hall and the Rev. Stephen LaPoint officiating. Burial was in Azen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the Mount Rogers Rescue Squad.
Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.
Blevins
Galen George Blevins, age 75, of Green Cove, died Sunday, Aug. 22, 1999 in the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Mountain Home, Tenn.
Mr. Blevins was born in New Hope, W.Va., the son of the late Gordon J. and Margaret Blevins, and lived in Green Cove most of his life. He was a U.S. Army of World War II and a member of the Green Cove Baptist Church.
Surviving are a sister, Loucindy Ashley of Coral, Md.; one brother, Blaine D. Blevins of Green Cove; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Aug. 24, at 11 a.m. in Green Cove Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles E. "Jody" Blevins officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.
Blevins
Leonard Andrew Blevins, age 72, of Damascus, died Friday, July 23, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.
Mr. Blevins was born in Washington County, the son of the late U.M. and Kate McDaniel Blevins. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Raymond Blevins, Harley Blevins and Frank Blevins.
Surviving are his wife, Sarah G. Blevins; one daughter, Kathy Blevins Jones of Damascus; four sisters, Mary Blevins of Konnarock, Sara Smith of Lakeland, Fla., Nannie Hash of Nokesville, and Anna S. Campbell of Mountain City, Tenn.; four brothers, Clarence Blevins, Lawrence Blevins and Ira Blevins, all of Konnarock, and Ed Blevins of Marion; two granddaughters, Melissa Jones and Amanda Jones; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, July 26, at 11 a.m. in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. James Shafer officiating. Burial was in Azen Cemetery in Konnarock.
Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.
Blevins
Della M. Blevins, age 78, of Utica, Mich., died Saturday, Aug. 29, 1998. She was a native of Smyth County.
Survivors include her husband, Marvic C. Blevins, Utica, Mich.; one son, Wayne S. Blevins, Michigan; two daughters, Connie Denny, Michigan, and Cindy Stuczynski, California; four brothers: Elbert Murray, New Orleans, La., Paul Murray, Ohio, George Murray, Chilhowie, and Carl Murray, Marion; one sister, Marie Moore, Michigan; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted today, Sept. 2, at 11 a.m. in Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles E. Blevins officiating. Burial will be in Cleghorn Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before services.
Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.
Blevins
Charles M. Blevins, 93, died Sunday, April 27, 1997 in Cedar Lawn Convalescent Home in Abingdon.
He was a native of Smyth County and had lived in Washington County most of his life.
He was a coal miner, a farmer for several years and a member of Greencove Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by two sons, Hurley Blevins and Jackie Blevins. Survivors include his wife, Ressie H. Blevins; three daughters, Aleese Trivett, Konnarock, Relma McMinn, Hendersonville, N.C., and Clara Jean Necessary, Warrenton; five sons, Avon R. Blevins and J.R. Blevins, both of Fairfax, Carroll Blevins, Damascus, Kyle Edgar Blevins, Marshall, and Earl Scott Blevins, Catlett; three half-sisters, Edith Byrd, Marion, Ruth Davis, Rural Retreat, and Gaye Spencer, Chilhowie; three half-brothers, Buster Blevins, Detroit, Mich., Carl Blevins, Independence, and James Blevins, Portland, Ore.; 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; two great-great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, April 30, in Greencove Baptist Church with the Rev. T.A. Pennington and the Rev. Charles "Jody" Blevins officiating. Burial will be in Greencove Church Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service.
Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of the arrangements.
Blevins
Harold Danny Blevins, age 48, died Wednesday, July 12, 2000 in the Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tenn., after a 19 year battle with kidney disease.
Mr. Blevins was a lifelong resident of Smyth County, a member of Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church and also attended Russell's Chapel. He was a member of the 1970 State championship football team in Chilhowie and attended Virginia Highlands Community College and Emory & Henry College.
Mr. Blevins was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had worked as the Sporting Goods Manager at Walmart.
Mr. Blevins was preceded in death by his father, Harold Preston Blevins.
Surviving are his devoted wife, Janie Blevins; one daughter and son-in-law, Jill and Brandon Eddy, Marion; his mother, Jeanette K. Blevins, Chilhowie; his grandmother, Lennie H. Keesee, Chilhowie; his brother, Ronnie Wayne Blevins, Chilhowie; mother and father-in-law, Katherine and Richard Williams, Sugar Grove; special friends, Herman and Pam Cress and Diana and Gerald Powers; several nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and many, many friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, July 14, at 2 p.m. in Bradley''s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Herman Cress officiating. Interment followed in the Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors being rendered by the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial donations may be made to the Smyth County Dialysis Emergency Fund, 1154 Snider St., Marion, VA 24354.
Bradley's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Blevins
Thomas Jonathan Blevins, age 82, died Tuesday, February 18, 1997 at a local nursing home in Stephenson, VA.
He was born December 11, 1914 to James Ceburn and Charity Catherine "Cack" Greer Blevins in The Highlands of Grayson County, VA. He had been a mission worker with Konnarock Lutheran Mission until its closing in 1959, after which he worked for the Fairfax County Government in pumping station maintenance until his retirement in 1981. He was a member of Burnt Factory United Methodist Church, United Methodist Men, and a member of the Administrative Board of the Church.
He is survived by his wife, Ellen Augusta Sluss Blevins of Stephenson, VA; three sons, Thomas Jonathan Blevins, Jr. of N. Hollywood, CA, Charles Lawton Blevins and David Carroll Blevins, both of Woodbridge, VA; three daughters, Mrs. Charles D. (Sheila) Brown of Winchester, VA, Kathryn Anne Bowers of Abingdon, VA, and Marjorie Karen Boeye of New Castle, CA; one sister, Ivory B. Chambers of Elk Creek, VA; two brothers, Elmer H. Blevins of Mouth of Wilson, VA and Charles Dawes Blevins of Marion, VA; 18 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren.
Funeral services were held on Friday, February 21, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. at the Burnt Factory United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Kathleen Monge and the Rev. Edwin K. Bowers officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Mr. Blevins' grandsons, the Burnt Factory Methodist Men, and Clarence Johnson. Burial was in the Shenandoah Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Burnt Factory United Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. Barbie Carlisle, 808 Apple Pie Ridge Road, Winchester, VA 22603.
Blevins
Bobby Burton Blevins, age 62, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Deanie Olinger Blevins of Marion; one son, Mark Blevins of Orlando, Fla.; one daughter, Sherry Jost of Orlando, Fla.; two sisters, Sarah Jane Hash of Marion, and Mary Elizabeth Blevins of Flint, Mich.; four brothers, James G. Blevins, John L. Blevins, Joe P. Blevins, all of Marion, and Howard F. Blevins of Canyon, Texas; two grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held today, Nov. 22, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Paul Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Laurel Springs Cemetery in Marion. Full military rites will be conducted by Marion VFW Post #4667.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Blevins
Rhoda Ethel Blevins, age 82, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mrs. Blevins was a native of Grayson County and had lived in the Marion area for several years. She was retired from Harwood as a seamstress.
Survivors include one daughter, Cleta Holdaway, Richmond; one sister, Viona Emerson, Troutdale; two granddaughters, Gina Fredenberg and Tammy Holdaway, both of Richmond; three great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Paul Jones officiating. Interment followed in the Comers Cemetery in Troutdale.
Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Blevins
Elizabeth K. Blevins, age 93, died Friday, June 27, 1997 at her home in the Adwolfe community.
Mrs. Blevins lived most of her life in Smyth County. She was a member of the Southfork Baptist Church and was the widow of Marvin J. Blevins.
Survivors include five sons: Ardia Blevins, Herbert Blevins, Thomas Blevins, James Blevins, and Robert Blevins; three daughters, Alice Sturgill, Peggy Hicks, and Gladys Shaver; several grandchildren and one niece.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 30, at 11 a.m. at Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mark Totten officiating. Interment followed in the Thomas Cemetery.
Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Blevins
Bruce V. Blevins, 80, died Monday, May 12, 1997 in Chilhowie.
Mr. Blevins, a native of Grayson County, lived most of his life in Smyth County. He was owner and operator of Bruce's Grocery in the Ebenezer community in Marion. He was also a licensed barber and a member of the Falling Water Baptist Church.
Mr. Blevins was preceded in death by his wife, Virgie Jane Blevins.
He is survived by two sons, Donald Blevins of Lynchburg and David Blevins of Chantilly; one brother, Willard Blevins of Marion; one granddaughter, Victoria Blevins; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Mr. Blevins will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Barnett's Funeral Chapel with Pastor Tim Boyette officiating. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Barnett's Funeral Home of Marion, is in charge of the arrangements.
Blevins
Ressie H. Blevins died Saturday, Dec. 13, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon.
She was a native of Ashe County, N.C., had lived in the Green Cove community for most of her life and was a member of Green Cove Baptist Church where she served as a clerk for the church for many years.
She was the widow of Charles M. Blevins. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Hurley Blevins and Jackie Blevins.
Survivors include three daughters, Aleese Trivett, Konnarock, Relma McMinn, Hendersonville, N.C., and Clara Jean Necessary, Warrenton; five sons, Avon R. Blevins, Fairfax, J.R. Blevins, Woodbridge, Carroll Blevins, Damascus, Kyle "Eddie" Blevins, Marshall, and Earl Scott Blevins, Catlett; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; two great-great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, in Green Cove Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles E. "Jody" Blevins and the Rev. T.A. Pennington officiating. Burial was in Green Cove Church Cemetery.
Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.
Blevins
L.D. Blevins, age 68, of Sugar Grove, died Monday, July 6, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mr. Blevins was a member of the Liberty Freewill Baptist Church, the VFW Post 4667, and the American Legion. He was a carpenter for 29 years in Alexandria and then moved to Sugar Grove where he was a business operator. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the United States Army.
Mr. Blevins was preceded in death by one son, Booker Blevins; one sister, Eula Payne; and one brother, David Blevins.
He is survived by his wife, Christine Blevins of Sugar Grove; one son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Angie Blevins of Sugar Grove; four sisters, Maxine Ann Anders of Texas, Beulah Wiles of Whitetop, Helen Vanover of Owensboro, Ky., and Mattie Ford of Lebanon; three brothers, Garland Blevins of Fairfax, Harry Blevins of Evansville, Ind., and Junior Blevins of Whitetop; three grandchildren: Adam Blevins, Jennifer Soakie, and Christopher DeBord.
Funeral services will be held Friday, July 10, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. David Neitch officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring where full military rites will be conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Blevins
Betty Charlotte Blevins, age 86, of Damascus, died Sunday, April 6, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.
She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a homemaker. She was the widow of Boyce O'Dell Blevins and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include two sons, Junior Hamilton Blevins, Bristol, and Bill D. Armstrong, Glade Spring; two sisters, Ann Wilson, Damascus, and Marie Potter, Boone, N.C.; two grandchildren, Charlotte Leah Blevins, Atlanta, Ga., and Eric Scott Blevins, Bristol; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. today, April 9, in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roger Boyer officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Damascus.
Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of arrangements.
Blevins
O.G. Blevins Jr., age 77, died Monday, Dec. 13, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.
Mr. Blevins was a lifelong resident of Washington County, a son of the late Oscar and Amanda Widener Blevins. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II. He was a member of Liberty Hall Masonic Lodge 104 AF&AM, a Shriner, a member of Abingdon Chapter 128 of Eastern Star and VFW Post 9830 of Damascus.
He was also a member of District Three Governmental Cooperation, served on the Board of Directors for Damascus Senior Citizens, was a member of Damascus Citizens Club and a former member of Damascus Town Council.
Mr. Blevins was employed by AFLAC for 35 years and was a member of Damascus United Methodist Church where he served in many capacities.
Surviving are his wife, Marie Milhorne Blevins; one son, Dr. James G. Blevins of Forest; two sisters, Leola Sturgill and Esther Blevins, both of Chilhowie; one brother, Harold Blevins of Columbia, S.C.; two grandchildren, Rachel Blevins, and James Clay Blevins; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Linda Garrett, Martha Stanley, Michelle Garrett and A.J. Palmer.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Dec. 15, at 8 p.m. in Damascus United Methodist Church with the Rev. Helen Phillips and Dr. Cecil Sturgill officiating. Graveside services were held Thursday, Dec. 16, at 11 a.m. in Sunset Memorial Park with military rites by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975 of Bristol. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 167 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210 or to the Damascus United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 358, Damascus, VA 24236.
Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.
Blevins
Mamie Lee Blevins, age 89, of Marion, died Saturday, Dec. 14, 1996 in Francis Marion Manor. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Camie Blevins, and a son, James Camie Blevins Jr.
She is survived by one daughter, Lois Blevins, Chilhowie; one son, H.L. Blevins, Glade Spring; 13 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, at the Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Blevins officiating. Burial followed in the Cleghorn Cemetery.
Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.
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William Faymon Blevins, age 78, died Monday, Jan. 11, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mr. Blevins was a retired barber and a U.S. Air Force veteran.
Survivors include three sisters: Mrs. Conley (Viola) Gamble, Marion, Mae McClure, Chilhowie, and Katherine Ellison, Creedmore, N.C.; a special friend, Hallie Phipps.
Funeral services were conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Pat Gilbert and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15, in Cleghorn Cemetery.
Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.
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Patty Jean Trivett Blevins, age 40, died Friday, Oct. 3, 1997 in the Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Blevins was a native of Konnarock and was residing in Marion. She was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, Ronald Blevins, Marion; two children, Carrie Blevins and Ronald Blevins, both of the home; her mother, Barbara Trivett, Konnarock; her father, Garland Lowe, Marion; three sisters, Mrs. Ervin (Sherry) Smith Jr., Mrs. Ronald (Kathy) Burns, and Rhonda Lowe, all of Marion; her grandmother, Clyde Trivett, Konnarock; two nieces, Kayla Lowe and Shauna Smith; two nephews, Mark Blevins and a very special nephew, Dakota Smith; several brothers- and sisters-in-law, aunts and uncles.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 2 p.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Joe Powers officiating. Interment followed in the Azen Cemetery in Konnarock.
Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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Virginia Clara Parsons Blevins, age 78, of West Jefferson, N.C., died Jan. 28, 1998 at Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson, N.C.
She was a lifetime resident of Ashe County, N.C., born on Sept. 8, 1919 to the late Charles O. and Verdie E. Parsons.
She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Harvey Blevins; one daughter, Phyllis Younce Childers and husband Charles of Maggie Valley, N.C.; one grandson, Von Hart of Jensen Beach, Fla.; two great-granddaughters, Shelly and Shanna Hart of Waynesville, N.C.; one brother, Clayborn Parsons of West Jefferson, N.C.; two sisters, Johnsie Lyle of Ocala, Fla.; and June Correll of West Jefferson, N.C.; one stepson, Jim Blevins of Kannapolis, N.C.; one step- granddaughter, Crystal Ballard of Concord, N.C.; one step-grandson, Randy Blevins of Kannapolis, N.C.; two step- great-granddaughters.
Graveside services will be held today, Jan. 31, at 3 p.m. at Ashelawn Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Kermit Dancy and the Rev. Bill Ballou officiating. The family will receive friends today from 1:30-2:30 at the Ashelawn Memorial Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society, Ashe County Chapter, c/o JoAnn Alexander, P.O. Box 709 Jefferson, N.C. 28640.
Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens in Jefferson, N.C., is in charge of arrangements.
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Gertie Eldreth Blevins, age 100, died Sunday, Aug. 15, 1999 at the home of a daughter in Marion.
Mrs. Blevins moved from Ashe County, N.C., where she and her husband established a farm in the Grosses Creek area of Chilhowie and raised their family. She was a very loving and caring mother and grandmother.
As a member of Grosses Creek Baptist Church, Mrs. Blevins was distinguished as the most senior mother among its membership.
Mrs. Blevins was preceded in death by her husband Eli Blevins and three sons, Millard Blevins, Smith Blevins, and Albert Blevins.
She is survived by three daughters and one son-in-law, Louise and Marvin Leslie and Thelma Poe, all of Marion, and Jean Bonham of Chilhowie; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Baker Blevins, Wade and Margaret Blevins, and Ralph and Lois Blevins, all of Chilhowie, and Willard and Dorothy Blevins of Marion; 29 grandchildren and many great- and great-great-grandchildren; three very special friends, Gennie Greer, Sally Lefler and Polly Carlton.
Funeral services will be conducted today, Aug. 18, at 2 p.m. at the Grosses Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Lloyd Sheets and the Rev. Reeves Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Grosses Creek Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to the service.
Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.
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Robert Lee Blevins, age 70, of Konnarock, died Friday, Feb. 21, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
He had lived in Smyth County all his life and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a retired truck driver for Spector Freight Lines.
He was a member of the VFW Post No. 4667, Marion, and a member of the Moose Lodge, Marion. He was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Lorene Blevins; three daughters, Irma Jackson, Winston-Salem, N.C., Audrey Cozino, Spokane, Wash., and Patricia Blevins, Abingdon; two sons, Robert D. Blevins and Ronald L. Blevins, both of Konnarock; two sisters, Ola McClure, Chilhowie, and Josephine West, Marion; three brothers, Lawrence Blevins, Woodbridge, Charles Blevins and Lloyd Blevins, both of Chilhowie; 15 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Johnny Ray Finley officiating. Burial was in the McDaniel Family Cemetery, Konnarock. Military graveside rites were conducted by the VFW Post No. 4667.
Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.
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Elsie Gladys Crutchfield Blevins, age 81, died Friday, Sept. 11, 1998 at her home in Chilhowie. She was preceded in death by two daughters, her parents, and five sisters.
Survivors include her husband, Millard Blevins; two sons, Kenneth Ray Blevins, Timonium, Md., and Harvey Allen Blevins, Cockeysville, Md.; two daughters, Mrs. John (Marie) Stines, Chilhowie, and Mrs. Ralph (Betty) Maxwell, Shrewsbury, Penn.; two daughters-in-law, Janice Blevins and Dawn Blevins; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. George Osborne officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View Cemetery.
Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.
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R.C. Blevins, age 64, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 1999 at his home in Myrtle Beach, S.C.
Mr. Blevins was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was preceded in death by his father, Albert Blevins.
He is survived by his wife: Nancy Baker Blevins, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; three sons, R.C. Blevins Jr., Eddie Blevins, Conway, S.C., Philip Blevins, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; three grandchildren, Eric Blevins, Katie Blevins, and Brittany Blevins; his mother, Hattie Blevins, Konnarock; two brothers, Ernest Blevins, Konnarock, and James D. Blevins, Damascus.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, at the Laurel Valley Community Church with Pastors Ronnie Blevins and John Brown officiating. Burial was in the Laurel Cemetery.
Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.
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Malcolm Ernest Blevins, age 66, died Thursday, Aug. 6, 1998 at his home in Rural Retreat. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Conley and Frances Louise Smith Blevins, and a sister, Midge Vipperman.
He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Elizabeth (Libby) Blevins, of the home; three daughters, Cynthia Helton, Lucy Blevins, and Kathy Peterson, all of Thomasville, N.C.; four sons and daughter-in-law, James Dennis and Valerie Blevins, Edgewood, Md., William David Blevins, Joseph Dean Blevins and Malcolm Blevins Jr., all of Thomasville, N.C.; four stepchildren, Gary Anderson, Mike Anderson and Marlene Sult, all of Rural Retreat, and Candy Rose, Wytheville; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy and Bud Sullivan, Charlotte and Grover Combs, Susie and Dave Miller, all of Edgewood, Md., and Sadie King of Rural Retreat; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Kenny and Judy Blevins, Douglas and Dorothy Blevins, Bill and Shirley Blevins, all of Edgewood, Md.; 18 grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held today, Aug. 8, at 4 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat.
Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements.
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Luna Pearl Blevins, age 90, died Saturday, June 10, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
She is survived by two daughters, Ruth Miller and Okie James, both of Marion; one son-in-law, Andy Walls of Marion; four grandchildren, Ronnie James, Gary James, Regina Reeves and Billy Whitt; eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 13, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Joe Powers officiating. Burial followed in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery in Chilhowie.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
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Mabel Elizabeth Blevins, age 85, died Saturday, Sept. 5, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of Oscar Blevins and was a member of Cedars Baptist Church.
She is survived by three daughters: Louise Woody and Janice Taylor, both of Elkton, Md., and Joann Johnson, Lansing, N.C.; three sons: H.L. Blevins, Germany, Rev. O.D. Blevins, Danville, and D.F. Blevins, Kissimmee, Fla.; two sisters, Betty Widener, Marion, and Ida Mae Taylor, Washington D.C.; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 10, at 2 p.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Avery Sheets officiating. Burial will follow in Byers Lane Cemetery, Whitetop.
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J. Mac Blevins, age 61, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999 in Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn.
Mr. Blevins had been an auto mechanic for many years having retired from King Ford in September 1998.
He is survived by his wife, Lillian Hooven Blevins of Marion; one son, Randy E. Blevins of Marion; six sisters, Lorene Robinson of Marion, Dawn Henry of Bristol, Tenn., Eva Walls of Whitetop, Betty Weis of Glade Spring, Joann Long of Chilhowie, and Joyce Clark of Lansing, N.C.; three brothers, R.C. Blevins of Marion, Jerry Blevins and Phillip Blevins, both of Chilhowie; two grandchildren, Crystal Blevins and Courtney Blevins; one great-grandchild, Wynter Hall.
Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 19, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. George Mowery officiating. Burial will follow at a later date in Rose Lawn Cemetery.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
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Ethel Petty Lee Blevins, age 85, died Thursday, March 11, 1999 in Heritage Hall Nursing Home in King George.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Roy Lee, and her second husband, Theodore Blevins.
She is survived by one son, James Roger Lee of Arlington; two sisters, Ruth Irene Blevins of Marion, and Maude Aileen Ross of Mountain City, Tenn.; four grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, March 14, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Pastor Mark Lundy officiating. Private burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
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William Faymon Blevins, age 78, died Monday, Jan. 11, 1999 in the Smyth County Community Hospital.
He was a retired barber and a U.S. Air Force veteran.
Survivors include three sisters, Mrs. Conley (Viola) Gamble, Marion, Mae McClure, Chilhowie, and Katherine Ellison, Creedmore, N.C.; a special friend, Hallie Phipps.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Jan. 14, at 7 p.m. in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Pat Gilbert and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Graveside services will be conducted Friday, Jan. 15, at 11 a.m. at the Cleghorn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7 Thursday at the funeral home.
Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.
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Annie Blair Hunt Blevins, age 85, of Chilhowie, died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 1998 in the University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville.
She was the widow of Robert "Bob" Blevins and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include two brothers and sisters-in-law, Vernard and Cheryl Hunt, Plymouth, Mich., and Hiner and Irene Hunt, Port Richey, Fla.; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Betty and Oscar Doss and Irene and Charles Spencer.
Funeral services will be conducted today, Sept. 19, at 2 p.m. in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Eller officiating. Burial will be in Macedonia Cemetery.
Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.
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William F. "Bill" Blevins, age 73, of Seven Mile Ford, died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Surviving are his wife, Katheryn Vanhoozier Blevins; one son and daughter-in-law, Billy Frank and Karen Blevins, Talbott, Tenn.; four brothers, Lee Blevins, Chesil Blevins, John Robert Blevins, all of Marion, and the Rev. Charles E. Blevins, Chilhowie; three sisters, Pearl Stamper, Marion, Polly Murray, Chilhowie, and Nancy Martin, Casselberry, Fla.; one grandson, William Shon Blevins; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Sept. 30, at 2 p.m. in Cleghorn Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles E. Blevins and the Rev. Floyd D. Nelson officiating. Burial followed in Middle Fork Cemetery.
Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.
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Sylvia Mae Blevins, age 77, of Marion, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of Leftwich C. Blevins and a member of Little Vine Baptist Church.
Surviving are three daughters, Patricia H. Blevins and Janet L. Blevins, both of Marion, and Sharon Ann Roland, Chilhowie; one son, Rodney C. Blevins, Chilhowie; five grandchildren: Lisa, Chelsea, Ronald, Donald and Nicholas; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Gladys Lane, Mt. Airy, N.C., and Alice Belcher, Kimball, W.Va.; three brothers, Ivan Belcher, Welch, W.Va., Paris Belcher, Huntington, W.Va., and Walter Belcher, Kimball, W.Va.
Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Counts and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial followed in Middle Fork Cemetery in Chilhowie.
Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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Katie June Blevins, age 67, died Monday, Jan. 12, 1998 at her home in Marion. She attended the Marion First Church of God.
She is survived by two daughters, Nadine Wogoman, Piqua, Ohio, and June Newman, Rural Retreat; one son, Alex Whillock, Dayton, Ohio; two sisters, Pauline Coe, Chilhowie, and Lola Frye, Dublin; one brother, Alan Blevins; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mountain View Cemetery.
Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.
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Marvin F. Blevins, age 85, of Atkins died Thursday, Dec. 25, 1997, at Smyth County Community Hospital.
He was a native of Whitetop and was retired from the County of Fairfax. He attended Whitetop Baptist Church and also Green Cove Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Grace Royal Blevins, Atkins; two daughters, Mary Ann Pitkin, Leesburg, and Erma Thompson, Front Royal; seven sons, Robert Blevins, Saltville, Lee Blevins, Bridgewater, James Blevins, Martinsville, Howard Blevins, Atkins, Lyle Blevins, Saltville, Leonard Blevins, Atkins, and Roger Blevins, Chilhowie; three sisters, Mae Blevins, Green Cove, Ruby Hamm, Groseclose, and Ruth Graham of North Carolina; 37 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, Dec. 28, at 2 p.m. at Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Robert Bowman officiating. Interment will follow in the family cemetery in Whitetop.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be made to the Marion Life Saving Crew and Rescue Squad.
Barnett's Funeral Home of Marion is in charge of arrangements.
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Gaither Fillmore Blevins, age 62, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999 at his home in Chilhowie.
Mr. Blevins was a retired employee of the Brunswick Corporation and a member of the Faith Fellowship Church in Chilhowie. He was the son of Bessie Mae Rose Blevins and the late Ora Marshall Blevins. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Lindy Paige Blevins.
Surviving besides his mother are his wife, Juanita Chapman Blevins; three sons, Rev. Rickie L. Blevins, Richlands, Michael D. Blevins, Marion, and Mark E. Blevins, Chilhowie; one brother, Douglas M. Blevins, Chilhowie; one sister, Gae B. Blevins, Chilhowie; one granddaughter, Lindsey Nicole Blevins, Chilhowie; two daughters-in-law, Rhonda H. Blevins, Richlands, and Kathy W. Blevins, Chilhowie.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Dec. 21, at 2 p.m. in Faith Fellowship Church with the Rev. Rick Blevins, the Rev. Dave Allison and Mark Blevins officiating. Burial was in the Middle Fork Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Faith Fellowship Church, P.O. Box 844, Chilhowie, VA 24319.
Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.
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Mary Dowell Blevins, age 69, of Chilhowie, died Monday, July 5, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Myrtle Manuel Dowell and one sister, Tenna Lee Payne.
She is survived by her husband, Elder Daniel C. Blevins; three daughters and sons-in-law, Maureen and Joey Elswick, Mary Kay and John Sawyer, both of Chilhowie, Teenie and Tim Key of Abingdon; three sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel C. and Theresa Greer Blevins Jr. of Jonesboro, Tenn., Virgil Wayne and Cynthia Horton Blevins of Hillsville, Roger Lee and Rhonda Garland Blevins of Rural Retreat; eight grandchildren, Heather Elswick Smith, Cheri Elswick Davis, Hannah Blevins Davidson, Lucas Blevins, Gabriel Blevins, Chelsea Blevins, Sarah Sawyer, Kelli Sawyer; two great grandchildren, Jessie Smith and Ashley Davis; one sister, Lucy M. Powers of Marion.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 8, 1999 in St. Clair Bottom Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Everett Blevins officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to the church at 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, 1999 where the family and friends will receive friends from 7-9 p.m.
Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to the St. Clair Bottom Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery Fund.
Williams Funeral Home of Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.
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Arthur Quentin Blevins, age 78, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999 at the Birmingham Green facility in Manassas.
Mr. Blevins, who lived in Fairfax, was born in Maroon. He served in the Army during World War II and participated in combat operations in France and Germany. He was wounded twice and received Purple Heart medals. After the war he settled in the Washington D.C. area and began his career in the construction business. He operated A&S Construction until retiring in 1985.
Survivors include his wife, Charlotte L. Blevins of Fairfax; four children, Fred Blevins and Larry Blevins, both of Fairfax, Danny Blevins of Maine, and Janet Parsons of Woodbridge; five sisters, Charmie Lowe, Betty Bogle, Gladys Haga, and Cleo Bowling, all of Marion, and Agnes Moulton of Fauquier County; two brothers, Walter Blevins and Shirl Blevins, both of Marion; five grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 12, at noon at Everly Funeral Home in Fairfax with interment in Stonewall Memory Gardens in Manassas.
Everly Funeral Home in Fairfax was in charge of arrangements.
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Charles Greek Blevins, age 68, of Mouth of Wilson, died Thursday, Dec. 25, 1997, at his home Mr. Blevins was born May 9, 1929 at Mouth of Wilson to Willie Lee and Lola Ennice Hill Blevins.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Crowe Blevins; his sister and brother in law, Mary and Virgil Elliott of Mouth of Wilson; a special niece and her husband, Susan and Roger Banks.
Funeral Services will be conducted Sunday, Dec. 28, at 1 p.m. at Young's Chapel Baptist Church, Mouth of Wilson with internment in Hall Cemetery at Volney. The Rev. Hal Eaton, Rev. Douglas Halsey and Pastor Garland Day will officiate.
The family will receive friends at the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home tonight from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, care of Mrs. Abigal Boyer, 403 Churchview Lane, Fries, VA, 24330.
Military rites will conducted at the graveside by Grayson County VFW Post 7726.
Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Independence is in charge.
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Lindey Paige Blevins, age 2, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, July 23, 1997 from injuries received in an auto accident. She attended Chilhowie Christian Church.
She is survived by her mother, Karen Elaine Haga Blevins, Chilhowie; her father, Michael Dwayne Blevins, Ft. Chiswell; her sister, Lindsey Nicole Blevins, Chilhowie; maternal grandparents, Ambers and Renie Haga, Chilhowie; paternal grandparents, Gaither and Juanita Blevins, Chilhowie; paternal great-grandmother, Bessie Blevins, Chilhowie; several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive.
Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 27, at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Frank Branson and the Rev. Rick Blevins officiating. Burial followed in the Riverside Cemetery.
Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.
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JAMES RICHARD "BUTCH" BLEVINS, SR., age 55 of Max Meadows, Virginia died Wednesday, September 20, 2000 in Brownsville, Tennessee. He was born in West Virginia, the son of the late Richard and Louise Blevins. He was a U'S. Army Veteran of Vietnam and a driver for Wolfe Trucking Company. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mandy Mitchell; half-sister, Ethel Delby and half-brother Tobe Delby. He is survived by: two sons and daughters-in-law - James R. Jr. "Jim" and Susan Blevins; Christopher A. "Pete" Blevins all of Max Meadows. Two daughters and son-in-law - Nancy Lynn Blevins and Lorrie E. and Donnie Davis all of Wytheville, VA. Two grandchildren - Steven Tyler Blevins and Justin Coty Blevins. The mother of his children, Linda Inez Blevins of Wytheville, VA. A brother, Charles "Looney" Blevins of Max Meadows; brother-in-law, Jack Shinault of Wytheville; special friends Charlie and Judy Wolfe and family of Bastian and Jay and Jennifer Hall of Max Meadows; mother-in-law, Ellen Shinault of Wytheville; a niece Sharon Mitchell; a nephew Michael Mitchell and a host of sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law also survive.
A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 23, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Randy Morris officiating. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home Saturday, September 23 from 12:00 noon until service time or at the residence of his son, Jim Blevins at any time.
Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.
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Earl W. Blevins, age 80, of Abingdon, died Sunday, Dec. 8, 1996 at his home.
He was a native of Smyth County and had lived in Abingdon for 34 years. He was the founder and owner of Empire Motor Lodge and Restaurant.
Mr. Blevins was a former automobile dealer in Smyth County, having worked for 15 years. He was a member of the Antique Automobile Club of America and a lifetime member of the Grosses Creek Baptist Church.
He was a former member of the board of directors of NationsBank, formerly Sovran Bank, and was a supporter of many civic and service organizations.
Survivors include his wife, Cora Teaters Blevins; five sons: Joe Allen "Bud" Blevins, Joel V. Blevins, Lowell W. Blevins, Rocky L. Blevins, all of Abingdon, and Willis P. Blevins, Marion; one daughter, Mrs. Joe L. (Pauline B. ) Anderson, Abingdon; five daughters-in-law, Violet Blevins, Debbie Blevins, Rosemary Blevins, Brook Blevins, all of Abingdon, and Wanda Blevins, Marion; one son-in-law, Joe L. Anderson, Abingdon; one brother, Gilbert L. Blevins, Marion; two sisters, Colene Combs, Chilhowie, and Marie Billings, Seven Mile Ford; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted today, Dec. 11, at 2 p.m. in Grosses Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Lloyd Sheets, the Rev. Fred Harcum and the Rev. Sheldon Jones officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to the church two hours before services. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Grosses Creek Baptist Church building fund, c/o Jackie Blevins, HC61, Chilhowie, VA 24319.
Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements.
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Claude A. Blevins Sr., age 74, of Chilhowie, died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mr. Blevins was the owner and operator of Claude Blevins' Garage for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dora Blevins.
Surviving are one daughter, Julia Blevins, Chilhowie; four sons, Claude A. Blevins Jr., Atlanta, Ga., James W. Blevins, Chilhowie, John E. Blevins, Crossville, Tenn., and Jack A. Blevins, Marion; one brother, Baker "Doc" Blevins, Havre de Grace, Md.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held today, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Eller officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery in Chilhowie.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
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Okie Virginia Blevins, age 84, widow of Earl Blevins, died Thursday, May 1, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mrs. Blevins was a native of Grayson County and had lived most of her life in the Smyth County area. She was employed at Harwood, Southwestern State Hospital, and the Dime Store in Marion for several years.
She was also a member of the Lincoln Hill Baptist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Joann Blevins, Marion; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Viona and Paul Emerson, Troutdale, and Ethel Blevins, Marion; six sisters-in-law, Wilma Rotenberry, Mabel Vernon, Blanche Russell, Ruby Woods, Paris Shelton and Marie King; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4, in Barnett's Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Otis Barker, the Rev. Joe Powers and the Rev. Scott Flippen officiating. Interment will follow in the Rosewood Memory Gardens in Rural Retreat. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the funeral home.
Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Albert Ford Blevins, age 73, died Sunday, Jan. 26, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mr. Blevins was a native of Grayson County. He was a lifetime member of the Lincoln Hill Baptist Church and had worked at the Dr. Pepper Bottling Plant and Virginia House Furniture Co. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Lura Blevins, and a brother, Earl Blevins.
Survivors include six sisters: Wilma Rotenberry, Mabel Vernon, Blanche Russell, Ruby Woods and Paris Shelton, all of Marion, and Marie King, Groseclose; one sister-in-law, Okie Blevins; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 29, at 2 pm. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Otis Barker and the Rev. Jesse Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Rosewood Memory Gardens, Rural Retreat.
Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Charles Woodrow Blevins, age 77, of Chilhowie, died Sunday, Jan. 5, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a retired employee of the Pepsi-Cola Co., Marion.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Emily Tuell Blevins; one son, Charles William Blevins, Chilhowie; three daughters, Rosie Overbay, Alice Sue Sheets, both of Chilhowie, and Marie Shupe, Max Meadows; nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lloyd L. Sheets officiating. Burial was in the Grosses Creek Cemetery.
Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.
Blevins
Garland L. Blevins, age 72, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, March 17, 1999 in Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center in Kingsport.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II serving in the Pacific Islands and was a member of Frances Marion VFW Post No. 4667.
Mr. Blevins was a former member of Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church where he served as Sunday School superintendent, Sunday School teacher and deacon. Most recently, he was a Sunday School teacher, deacon and member of Chilhowie Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Mary M. Blevins; one daughter and son-in-law, Joyce B. and Gary Johnson of Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Paul D. and Joan T. Blevins, Chilhowie; his mother, Effie B. Blevins of Chilhowie; one brother, D.I. Blevins of Chilhowie; two sisters, Lois B. Testerman of Chilhowie, and Juanita B. Bray of Orlando, Fla.; one granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Amanda J. and Spc. Michael Atkins of Fort Knox, Ky.; a grandson, Trevor A. Blevins of Chilhowie; several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted today, March 20, at 2 p.m. in Chilhowie Baptist Church with the Rev. Chuck Herrell and the Rev. Charles Blevins officiating. Burial will be in Cleghorn Cemetery. Military graveside honors will be conducted by Frances Marion VFW Post No. 4667.
Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.
Blevins
Violet A. Blevins, age 89, of Meadowview, died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.
She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and the widow of Thomas Fred Blevins. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Damascus.
Survivors include three sons, Fred Blevins, Damascus, J.D. Blevins and Jack Blevins, both of Meadowview; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, Aug. 16, at 3 p.m. in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Don Lasley officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel.
Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of arrangements.
Blevins
W. Harlon "Bill" Blevins, age 59, of Cleghorn Valley, died Friday, Dec. 26, 1997, in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Florence Sweat Blevins; one son, William Randall "Randy" Blevins, Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Robin and Kenny Lambert, Roanoke; one brother, Ernest M. Blevins, Marion; two sisters, Linda B. Simms, Marion, and Gail B. Medley, Bristol; four grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles E. Blevins and the Rev. Floyd D. Nelson officiating. Burial was in the Cleghorn Cemetery.
Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.
Blevins
Albert Jones Blevins, age 81, of Chilhowie, died Saturday, April 25, 1998 in the Burrell Nursing Center in Roanoke.
Mr. Blevins was a former teacher, deacon, and trustee of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran of World War II and was a life member of Frances Marion VFW Post 4667.
He was preceded in death by his father, Eli Blevins, and a brother, Smith Blevins.
Survivors include his wife, Edith Pruitt Blevins, Chilhowie; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jim and Anita Bishop, Charlotte, N.C., and Dr. Larkin and Rosemary Selman, Hickory, N.C.; one son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Donna Blevins, Roanoke; his mother, Gertie Blevins, Chilhowie; three sisters, Jean Bonham, Chilhowie, Thelma Poe and Louise Leslie, both of Marion; four brothers, Baker Blevins, Wade Blevins, Ralph Blevins, all of Chilhowie, and Willard Blevins of Marion; five grandchildren: Heather Bishop, Kelly, Mallory and Marla Blevins, and Nevin Selman.
Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, April 27, at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Carl Triplett, the Rev. D. Frank Blevins and Dr. Jack Garland officiating. Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, at the Grosses Creek Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Chilhowie Rescue Squad, P.O. Drawer X, Chilhowie, VA 24319, or to Samaritan's Purse, a Franklin Graham Ministry, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, N.C. 28607.
Blevins
Elmer "T.V." Blevins, age 63, died Sunday, June 27, 1999 at Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mr. Blevins was a well-known businessman in the Cleghorn Valley area where he also made his home for more than 40 years. He regularly attended Atkins Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Elizabeth Thomas Blevins in 1994.
Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah and Mark Thomas of Rural Retreat, Sandra and Larry Copeland of Marion, and Amanda Blevins of the home; one grandson, Larry Vance Copeland of Marion; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Buford and Beaulah Blevins, Bristol, and Aubrey and Lucy Blevins of Jonesville; one sister, Louise Stamper, Marion; one sister-in-law, Maggie Fisher; two brothers-in-law, Wilbur Fisher and John Love, all of Chilhowie; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held today, June 30, at 2 p.m. at Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jack Burke and the Rev. Mark Totten officiating. Burial will follow in Cleghorn Valley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest Virginia.
Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
BLEVINS
Mr. Don Wayne Blevins, age 62, of 105 Cobblestone Court, Anderson, S.C., died Saturday, January 22, 2000, in the Anderson Area Medical Center in Anderson, S.C. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Doris Mills Blevins of the home; two sons, Stephen Blevins and Scott Blevins, both of High Point, N.C.; two step-sons, Rev. Jack Newton of Louisville, Ky., and Jimmy Newton of Anderson, S.C.; two brothers, Clay Blevins of Trinity, N.C., and Walter Blevins of High Point, N.C; two sisters, Betty Sykes of Asheboro, N.C., and Lillie Glasco of Sparta; one grandchild; six step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 12:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, with burial in the Pleasant Home Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. The family will also receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening at the McDougald Funeral Home in Anderson, S.C. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home is in Charge of the local arrangements.
BLEVINS
Mr. Robert V. (Bob) Blevins, age 80, of 1137 Lazy Branch Rd., Ennice, N.C., died Saturday evening at his residence. He is survived by two daughters, Tommye Sue Wiles of Sparta, N.C., and Janet L. Nichols, of Raleigh, N.C.; two grandsons: Stephen Wiles of Boston, Mass. and Scott (Bo) Nichols of Raleigh, N.C.; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Alvis (Slick) Blevins of Piney Creek, N.C., and Sid and Doris Blevins of Yadkinville, N.C.; his step- mother, Grace Choate of Sparta, N.C.; two half sisters, Blanche Edwards and Carol Howard, both of Sparta, N.C.; and special friends and caregivers, Roger and Mary Segraves and their daughter, Martha of Ennice, N.C. Several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday morning, April 13, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Mt. Zion Cemetery at Piney Creek, N.C. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral services. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to Hospice of Alleghany or to Alleghany Memorial Hospital Foundation. The family will be at the home of Tommye Sue Wiles, 128 Mitchell Mtn. Rd., Sparta, N.C.
BLEVINS
Mr. Alvis Evander (Slick) Blevins, age 85, of 952 Penn Ford Lane, Independence, Va., formerly of Alleghany County, NC, died Saturday, December 9, 2000, at his residence. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law: Judy and David E. Osborne of Independence, Va; one son and daughter-in-law: Allen and Gaye Blevins of Piney Creek, NC; one grandson: Scott Blevins of Wilkesboro,NC; one granddaughter: Sharon Skoff of Charlotte, NC; one brother and sister-in-law: Sid and Doris Blevins of Yadkinville, NC.; his Step-mother: Grace Choate of Sparta, NC; and two half-sisters: Carol Howard and Blanche Edwards both of Sparta, NC. He was preceded in death by his wife: Mildred Cook Blevins. Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday, December 12, 2000, at 2:00 PM at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with the Dr. John Deason and Pastor Mary Lautensleger officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the services to lie in state. The family will receive friends Monday evening, December 11, 2000, from 6-8 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, NC and at other times at the home at 952 Penn Ford Lane, Independence, Va.
Blizzard
Susie Evelyn Gross Blizzard, age 85, of North Tazewell, died Monday, April 19, 1999. She was the daughter of the late Charles C. and Ellen Gross of Marion.
Survivors include two sons, Bill Blizzard of Roanoke, and Dan Blizzard of Hurricane; five daughters, Ann Branch, Lou Nash, and Francis Kinser, all of Bluefield, Betsy McClearon, Salem, and Kathy Lyons of Concord, N.C.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Thursday, April 22, at 2 p.m. at Dudley Funeral Home in Bluefield. Entombment followed in Bluefield.
Dudley Funeral Home in Bluefield was in charge of arrangements.
Blockston
Eric Macy Blockston, infant son of Rhonda Faye Blevins and Jim Blockston of Red Line, Penn., died Sunday, March 2, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
In addition to his parents, survivors include his maternal grandmother, Marie Blevins, Marion; paternal grandparents, James and Patricia Blockston, Baltimore, Md.; one sister, Andrea Wilson; one brother, Zachary Blockston.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, March 4, at 3 p.m. at the Roselawn Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating.
Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
BLOODWORTH
Mr. Marion Lee Bloodworth, age 81, of 184 Deerhaven Road, Sparta, NC, died Thursday, October 26, 2000, in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, NC. He is survived by his wife: Lillian Rollins Bloodworth of the home; two daughters: Susan Bobbitt of Sugar Land, Texas and Kayla Hudson of Sylva, NC; two sons: Marion Lee Bloodworth, Jr. of Indianola, Mississippi and Paul Bloodworth of Durham, NC; three grandchildren; and two brothers: Alexander Medford Bloodworth, Jr. of Sparta, NC and Jessie Wilson Bloodworth of Wilmington, NC. Funeral Services will be conducted Monday, October 30, 2000, at 2:00 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Combs and Rev. Tim Stamper officiating. Burial will follow in the Sparta Cemetery. Military Rites will be conducted at the Gravesite by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034. The family will receive friends Sunday evening, October 29, 2000, from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, NC. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Tri-Area Pregnancy Resource Center, P.O. Box 567, Galax, Va. 24333.
Boardwine
Anna Sue Boardwine, age 72, of Abingdon, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon.
Survivors include two sons, Eddie Boardwine, Saltville, and Roger Boardwine, Marion; two brothers, Hack Henderson, North Port, Fla., and George Henderson, Key West, Fla.; one sister, Helen Poston, North Port, Fla.; one granddaughter, Tammy Boardwine; two step-granddaughters, Melanie McKinney and Amy Catron; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, in Mount Rose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
Boardwine
George Boardwine, age 72, died Monday, March 31, 1997 in Holston Valley Hospital, Kingsport. He was a member of the Little Flock Holiness Church.
Survivors include his wife, Geneva N. Boardwine; four sons, George Eugene Boardwine, James Franklin Boardwine, Billy Joe Boardwine and Cleatus Dwayne Boardwine, all of Saltville; four daughters, Georgia Kennedy, Caroline Neal, Shirley DeBord, and Barbara Griffey, all of Saltville; five brothers, John Boardwine, Jim Boardwine, Paul Boardwine and Walter Boardwine, all of Elk Garden, and Anthony Boardwine, Belfast; one sister, Delaphine Colley, Saltville; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 3, in the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Stanley and the Rev. Wade Kestner officiating. Burial followed in the Glade Spring Baptist Cemetery.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
Boardwine
Mary Elizabeth Boardwine, age 88, of Saltville, died Monday, March 8, 1999 at the Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie.
Mrs. Boardwine was the widow of Howard Boardwine and a member of the McCready United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Betty Shelley of Tallahassee, Fla.; two sisters, Lucille Ratcliff of Saltville, and Elouise Boardwine of Kingsport, Tenn.; five grandchildren: Lisa Underwood of Riverview, Fla., Shannon Webb of Morehead City, N.C., Pam Boardwine of Norton, Patty Boardwine of Nashville, Tenn., and Penny Warsham of Knoxville, Tenn.; six great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Shirley Boardwine of Norton.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert A. Shelley, the Rev. John Sullivan and the Rev. Robert Cook officiating. Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, March 12, in Knollkreg Memorial Park. Donations may be made to the United Methodist Women of the McCready United Methodist Church.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
BOBBITT
Mrs. Hazel McCoin Bobbitt, age 80, of 108 Penny Lane, Sparta, N.C., died Sunday morning, February 6, 2000, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She was the widow of Grady Bobbitt. She is survived by one daughter, Leona Medley of Ennice, N.C.; four grandchildren, Shelia Deel, Raymond, Richard and James Medley; 5 great- grandchildren; 3 sisters, Ottie Elliott of Aberdeen, Maryland, Alma Lou McCoin of Fredricksburg, Va., and Grace Welch of Warrensville, N.C.; one nephew, David McCoin of Sparta; and a special friend, Irene Weir of Sparta, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Union Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery at Whitehead. The family will receive friends Mondy evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, and at other times at the home of Leona Medley in Ennice, N.C.
Bobby Dale Bauguess
Rugby, Va.
June 11, 1941
March 9, 2000
Bobby Dale Bauguess, 58, was remembered at funeral services held March 12 at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel in Independence, Va. Burial followed in Corinth Cemetery in Rugby, Va. Rev. Rex Hall, Rev. Douglas Halsey and Mr. Dwight Sells officiated.
Mr. Bauguess was born in Rugby, Va. to William "Bill" and Thelma Goss Bauguess.
He is survived by one son, Derik Bauguess, Lansing; one daughter and son-in-law, Geneva and Dane Absher, Crumpler; one brother, Donald Bauguess, Rugby, Va.; three sisters, Dare Neugent, Rugby, Va., Ruth Ledford, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Ann Burkett, Jefferson; one granddaughter, Amanda Absher; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Jesse Sole, Rugby, Va.
Memorials may be made to Rugby Rescue Squad, 1845 Rugby Rd., Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363 or Corinth Cemetery, c/o Rev. Dusty Reedy, 14 Dusty Lane, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363.
Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Independence, Va. was in charge of the arrangements.
Bocock
Vickie Lynn Bocock, age 40, died Thursday, June 29, 2000 at her home in Roanoke.
Ms. Bocock was a daughter of Helen Patsy Walls and Rudolph Moore, both of Roanoke.
Surviving, besides her parents, are a daughter, Rebecca Irene Patterson of Eden, N.C.; two sisters, Debra Hall and Esther Barton, both of Roanoke; one granddaughter, Myka Taylor Patterson; several aunts and uncles; several nieces.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, July 3, at 2 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Surber officiating. Burial was in Taylor-Cooley Cemetery.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
Bocock
Vickie Lynn Bocock, age 40, died Thursday, June 29, 2000 at her home in Roanoke.
Ms. Bocock was a daughter of Helen Patsy Walls and Rudolph Moore, both of Roanoke.
Surviving, besides her parents, are a daughter, Rebecca Irene Patterson of Eden, N.C.; two sisters, Debra Hall and Esther Barton, both of Roanoke; one granddaughter, Myka Taylor Patterson; several aunts and uncles; several nieces.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, July 3, at 2 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Surber officiating. Burial was in Taylor-Cooley Cemetery.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
Bodmer
Janice L. Bodmer, age 59, died Tuesday, May 18, 1999 at her home in Konnarock.
Mrs. Bodmer was born in Elkhart, Texas, the daughter of the late Carl and Lila Trible Easley. She lived in League City, Texas for several years before moving to Konnarock in 1994. She was a member of the League City United Methodist Church.
Surviving are her husband, James E. Bodmer; two sons, Jim Bodmer of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Tony Bodmer of League City, Texas; one sister, Fern McCoin of Houston, Texas; one brother, Eulan L. Easley of Elkhart, Texas; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, May 21, at 8 p.m. in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel in Damascus with Pastor Wil Robertson and Pastor Garland Day officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, May 24, in Strong Memorial Park in Slocum, Texas. Memorial contributions may be sent to Mount Rogers Volunteer Fire Department.
Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of arrangements.
Boehm
Ralph George Boehm, age 74, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000 in Indian Path Hospital in Kingsport, Tenn.
In 1991, Mr. Boehm was preceded in death by his parents, George and Doris Pansick Boehm. He graduated with honors in economics from the University of Wisconsin after serving in the U.S. Navy as a radio technician in the Pacific theatre in World War II.
Mr. Boehm was employed by Consolidated Forwarding Company as Terminal Manager, Supervisor of Transportation at J.I. Case Company and Traffic Manager of Modine Manufacturing in Racine, Wisc., before coming to Virginia in 1968. He retired in 1992 as Division Manager of Donner Mouldings.
In the past 30 years he has been a foster father of over 100 teenage girls. He was currently Chief de Gare of 40/8 and held both local and state offices in the past. Mr. Boehm was very active on the local and state level of American Legion and was adjutant of Post 18, having held Commander and Vice Commander Posts in the past, was a member of the Moose Lodge, VFW, Foster Parents Association, Smyth County Historical Society and several bridge clubs.
He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, a 4th Degree Knight, Father Iaken 1840 in Kingsport, Tenn. He was an accomplished violinist, enjoyed big band jazz, and was an antique car lover. He enjoyed his family, grandchildren and was an active civic leader.
Mr. Boehm is survived by his wife of 47 years, Dolores Igl Boehm of Marion; five sons and two daughters: David and wife Dottie Boehm of Marion, twins, Stephen and wife Barbara Boehm of Syracuse Utah, and James and wife Judy Boehm of Atlanta, Ga.; Mark Boehm of Atlanta, Ga.; twins, Ralph and wife Gay Boehm of Atlanta, Ga., and Renee Boehm of Wytheville; and Mary Rose Boehm, M.D., Charleston, W.Va.; eight grandchildren, Christina, Jennifer, Aaron, Sarah, Kyrai, James and Joseph Boehm and Jacob Askren.
The family will receive friends tonight from 3:30 to 8 p.m. at Bradley Funeral Home in Antigo, Wisc. A Parish Wake Service will be held today at 4 p.m. and there will be a Knights of Columbus Rosary beginning at 7 p.m. at Bradley Funeral Home in Antigo, Wisc. The family will receive friends Thursday, Jan. 20, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home.
A Mass of Resurrection will be held Thursday, Jan. 20, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church in Antigo, Wisc. Burial will take place in Queen of Peace Cemetery in Antigo, Wisc. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Smyth County Historical Society, P.O. Box 710, Marion, VA 24354.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Bottomley
Mabel Oakley Bottomley, age 86, of Galax, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998 in Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax.
Surviving are four daughters and sons-in-law: Betty and John Metheney of Marion; June and James Hoagland of Rockhill, S.C.; Bonnie and Wayne King of Carolina Beach, N.C.; and Patricia and Ronald Anders of Ennice, N.C.; five sons and four daughters-in-law: Leonard Bottomley of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Willard and Maggie Bottomley and Billy and Joyce Bottomley, all of Galax; Franklin and Evelyn Bottomley of Galax; and Leroy and Pat Bottomley of Duluth, Ga.; 19 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one greatgreat-grandchild; several nieces.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 22, at 2 p.m. in Hillcrest Baptist Church with burial in Liberty Union Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hillcrest Baptist Church.
Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home in Galax was in charge of arrangements.
Bogle
Franklin Delano Bogle Sr., age 62, died Monday, June 19, 2000 at his home in the Stoney Battery Community of Marion.
Mr. Bogle was born in Fairfax County to the late Henry and Geneivia Bogle and had lived in Smyth County for over 34 years. He was a member of the Smyth County Moose Lodge.
He was preceded in death by two sisters, Susie Bogle and Helen Bogle; one brother, Rocky Bogle; and a daughter- in-law, Kay Bogle.
Surviving are his wife, Betty Bogle; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Junior and Omijean Bogle, Tony Bogle, Dennis and Lisa Bogle, and Bobby Bogle, all of Marion; three daughters and one son-in-law, Edith Croy, Marion, Sharon Crocket, Rural Retreat, and Muff and Chipper Hafley; six sisters, Laura Mae Hitt, Alexandria, Edith Curtis, Shirley Medina, both of Fairfax, Barbara Mullins Manassas, Carolyn Elliott, Falls Church, and Diane Suttles, Strasburg; three brothers, Reed Bogle and Raymond Bogle, both of Falls Church, and Wayne Bogle, Partlow; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 22, at 11 a.m. in Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment will follow in the West Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the funeral home.
Bradley's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Bohlman
Eugene Walter Bohlman, age 70, died Feb. 17, 1999 at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Williamsburg.
Mr. Bohlman was born in Ottumwa, Iowa and graduated from the University of Iowa. He served in the United States Air Force. His career was in financial management with General Electric and SKF Industries.
He moved to Williamsburg with his wife Connie in 1993. He was very active in the Williamsburg United Methodist Church and was an avid participant in the Christopher Wren Association.
He is survived by his wife, Connie Carhart Bohlman; one son, Brian D. Bohlman of Newtown, Penn.; one daughter and son-in-law, Marianne Bohlman and Emmett V. Richardson III, of Marion; one sister-in-law, Mary Alice Winkles and husband Paul Winkles of Landenburg, Penn.; three grandsons, Blake, Andrew and Kyle Richardson of Marion; two nephews.
A memorial service will be held today, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m. at Williamsburg United Methodist Church. Interment will take place at a later date. The family requests that memorial donations be made to the Agape Fund at the Williamsburg United Methodist Church, 514 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185.
Bucktrout of Williamsburg is in charge of arrangements.
BOLLIN Mrs. Vivian Johnson Bollin, age 83, of Cheek St., Sparta, N.C., and Wilmington, N.C., died Monday evening, June 19, 2000, in the Cornelia Nixon Davis Private Nursing Facility in Wilmington, N.C. She was the widow of Melvin N. Bollin. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Lark and Tom Futch of Wilmington; one granddaughter; Scarlett Vivian Futch of Wilmington; one sister, Violet Horton of Johnson City, Tn.; and one sister-in-law, Carolyn Johnson of Sparta. A graveside service will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Sparta Cemetery. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta is in charge of the arrangements.
Bond
KATHRYN HODGE BOND, age 66, of Fries, Virginia, formerly of Ivanhoe, died Thursday, December 21, 2000 in the Twin County Regional Medical Center in Galax, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her father, Michael Hodge and a son, James Clinton Orren. She is survived by her husband - Robert "Cook" Bond of Fries, VA; three children - Brenda Orren Collins and husband Roger of Fries, VA, William Jefferson and Wife Nancy of Ivanhoe, VA, and Debbie Hodge McMickle and husband Virgil of Ivanhoe, VA; her mother - Ruby Hodge Burchett of Ivanhoe, VA; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 23, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Don Scott and the Rev. Tim Bond officiating. Interment will follow in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Reese Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday or at the home of her daughter, Debbie McMickle or her mother, Ruby Burchett at any time. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.
Bonham
Clark E. Bonham, 75, of Roanoke, Va., died Thursday, March 8, 2001.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 12, at 11 a.m. at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. W.A. Davis officiating. Burial was in the Sherwood Memorial Park.
He was an Army Corps of Engineers veteran of World War II, a lifetime member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and a former employee of Associated Transport, having retired from Jones Motor.
He was preceded in death by his parents and a younger brother.
Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Frances Willard Bonham; twin sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Cassandra Bonham, and Donald and Debbie Bonham, all of Greenville, N.C.; a daughter and son-in-law, Jacquie and Ronnie Johnson of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Etta Cregger of Mt. Airy, N.C.; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Steven and Deane Bonham of Wytheville, Va., Bill and Mary Jane Bonham of Charlotte Hall, Md., and Ernest and Reba Bonham of Wytheville, Va.
Oakey's North Chapel in Roanoke, Va., was in charge of the arrangements.
Bonham
Joseph Wayne Bonham, age 72, of Sugar Grove, died Thursday, May 15, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
He was born Aug. 1, 1924 in West Virginia, the son of Joseph Spurgeon Bonham and Mabel Sheaff. He was a member of Rock Bridge Baptist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Hazel Cole Bonham of the home; two daughters and son-in-law, Linda B. Thomas, Marion, and Mary B. and Joe Summit, Rich Valley; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Callie and Robert Timmons, Upper Sandusky, Ohio, Bessie Nelson, Troutdale, and Alice Poole, Fries; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul and Mary Ruth Bonham, Winston-Salem, N.C., John and Hazel Bonham, Westminister, S.C., and Victor and Lena Bonham, Marion; three grandchildren, one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m. in the Rock Bridge Baptist Church with the Rev. Ted Bonham and the Rev. Don Medley officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sugar Grove Rescue Squad, Sugar Grove, VA 24375.
Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements.
Boone
Effie Hamm Boone, 86, of Lenoir, N.C., died Thursday, March 20, 1997 in Gateway Nursing Home, Lenoir.
She was a native of Ashe County, N.C., and had lived in Smyth County for a number of years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Sarah Calhoun Hamm.
She was a housewife and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include two daughters, Ruth Roop, Chilhowie, and Jean Pennington, Lenoir, N.C.; two sisters, Pauline Greer, Troutdale, and Dellarae Lewis, Whitetop; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two greatgreat- grandchildren.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 23, in the Azen Cemetery in Konnarock with the Rev. Jody Blevins officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the funeral home.
Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.
Boone
Kyle Clayton Boone, age 67, of Weaverville, N.C., died Friday, June 9, 2000 at St. Joseph Hospital.
Born Dec. 16, 1932 in Washington D.C., he was the son of the late William Kyle and Irvel Elizabeth Lowry Boone. He was a graduate of Oak Hill Academy in Virginia and served in the U.S. Army in Japan during the Korean Conflict.
He received his Bachelor of Architecture Degree from Virginia Tech and was registered to practice in 10 states and the Virgin Islands. He was a member of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), the Construction Specification Institute (CSI), and the American Institute of Architects.
Mr. Boone came to Asheville, N.C., in 1963 as an apprentice with the firm of Six Associates and he began his own practice, Boone Associates, in 1967. He was also a licensed real estate agent and licensed general contractor. He also helped pioneer the development of low income housing for senior citizens in WNC.
Mr. Boone was appointed by President Reagan to serve on the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences and by Gov. James Martin to the North Carolina Energy Task Force. He also served as an appointee to the Southeast Region of HUD. Among his club affiliations, he was a 32nd Degree member of the Marion Masonic Lodge and was also a member of Weaverville United Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Helen Kirk Boone; three daughters, Kyla Boone Fain of Asheville, N.C., Helen Elizabeth Boone of Weaverville, N.C., and Kathleen Clair Boone of Charleston, S.C.; one son, Kirk Clayton Boone of Weaverville, N.C.; four grandchildren; two sisters, Kathleen Boone VanHoy of Fredricksburg, and Donna Boone Lewis of Asheville; a half brother, William K. Boone Jr., of Virginia Beach; 15 nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 12, at 6 p.m. in the Patton Avenue Chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Anthony M. Dowdy officiating. Graveside rites were held Tuesday, June 13, at 6 p.m. at Zion Cemetery in Marion. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to ThyCa Inc. (Thyroid Cancer Survivors Assn.), P.O. Box 1545, New York, N.Y. 10159-1545.
Boothe
Jesse Lee Boothe
Warrensville
July 7, 1928
Sept. 15, 2000
Jesse Lee Boothe, 72, was remembered at funeral services held Sept. 18 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Booth was born in Raleigh to Reese and Ella Seagraves Booth.
He is survived by his wife, Francis Davis Boothe; one sister, Eva Mae Arnold, Duncan; and one son, David Boothe, Warrensville.
Memorials may be made to the Ashe County Rescue Squad.
Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Boots
Harry D. Boots, age 69, of Atkins, died Thursday, June 19, 1997 in Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Mr. Boots was a native of the Lakeport, Calif., area and had been living in Smyth County since the death of his wife, Sandra K. Boots, last year. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Kite, Santa Rosa, Calif., and Rhodenia Sevey; three sons: Donald Boots, Knoxville, Tenn., Ronald Boots, Atkins, and David Boots, Tracy, Calif.; one brother, Orville Boots, Santa Rosa, Calif.; 10 grandchildren, one nephew, and three nieces.
Graveside services will be held Sunday, June 22, at 2 p.m. in Roundhill Cemetery with the Rev. Perry Hall officiating. Full military honors will be provided by Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. The family will receive friends Sunday from noon until time of service at the funeral home.
Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Bostic
Edith Akers Bostic of Abingdon died Monday, Feb. 16, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.
She was a native of Marion and had lived in Abingdon since 1949. She was a member of Abingdon United Methodist Church and the Holston Hills Home Demonstration Club.
Survivors include her husband, Ershel A. Bostic; one daughter, Mrs. J.N. (Deborah E.) Matheson III, Hermitage, Tenn.; one son, Gregory Clayton Bostic, Baton Rouge, La.; two sisters, Laura Farrington and Jean Stacey, both of Marion; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, in Roselawn Cemetery in Marion with the Rev. Robert Thornton officiating. Flowers are omitted and memorials made to the American Cancer Society, 167 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210-2838, or American Heart Association, 830 Sullins St., Bristol, VA 24290. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Friends may call at the residence, 133 Clark St., Abingdon.
Campbell Funeral Home in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements.
Boughman
Jewel Dinsmore Boughman, age 47, of Chase City, died Friday, May 16, 1997 in Duke University Hospital, Durham, N.C. She was preceded in death by one brother, Rodney Trent Dinsmore, and her grandfather, Albert Clear, Broadford.
Survivors include her mother, Janet Clear Surber, Chase City; her father, Samuel Dinsmore, Coal City, W.Va.; her stepmother, Shirley Dinsmore, Coal City, W.Va.; her grandmother, Mattie Clear, Broadford; two sons, Billy Gary Mitchell, Reading, Penn., and David Anthony Burgess, Waldorf, Md.; one sister, Anita Dinsmore Long, Clinton, Md.; four half-sisters, Melody Surber Morris, Chase City, Elaine Dinsmore Coalson and Karen Dinsmore Hensley, both of Coal City, W.Va., and Teresa Dinsmore Terry, Saltville; one grandchild, Billy James Mitchell; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 18, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home. A graveside service was conducted at 4 p.m. Monday, May 19, in Riverside Cemetery, Rich Valley.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
Bourne
John Alfred Bourne, 67, of Fries, died Saturday, July 22, 2000, at his home.
He was born Aug. 17, 1932, in Carroll County to James Roy Bourne and Ada Sumner Bourne.
Survivors include his wife, Oneta Shaffner Bourne of Fries; a son, Gary Bourne of Fries; a daughter and son-in-law, Debra Bourne Coulter and Mike Coulter of Lynchburg; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Clarence Bourne and Peggy Bourne of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Leroy Bourne and Patsy Bourne of Fries; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral was held Monday at Mount Hope United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Military rites were conducted by Hillsville VFW Post 1115 and Masonic rites were conducted by Oldtown Lodge 68. The Revs. Fred Jennings and Rance Edwards officiated.
Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Bourne
Amethyst Ann Bourne, age 81, died Friday, March 5, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mrs. Bourne was a member of the Marion Baptist Church for over 60 years and had retired from Parks-Belk Company. She was preceded in death by her husband, E. Gale Bourne.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Linda Bourne and Bill Schermer, Atkins; one grandson, Richard Bourne Schermer, Wichita, Kansas; two sisters, Virginia Troutman and Nell Wilson, both of Marion; two brothers and four sisters-in-law, J.T. and Nila Wassum of North Wilkesboro, N.C., Maitland and Margie Wassum of Wytheville, Elsie May and June Wassum, both of Marion.
Funeral services were held Sunday, March 7, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Entombment followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Donations may be made to Marion Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 784, Marion, VA 24354.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Bower
Delbert Bower Jr., age 84, of Saltville, died Saturday, April 18, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
He was a retired Army veteran and served during World War II and the Korean War. He was of the Methodist faith.
Survivors include his wife, Eunice Catron Bower; two sons, Timothy L. Bower and Perry C. Bower, both of Augusta, Ga.; one daughter, Deborah Reader, Augusta, Ga.; one stepson, Roger Catron, Atlanta, Ga.; three brothers, Donald Bower and Darvin Bower, both of Berwick, Penn., and Harold Bower, Royersford, Penn.; eight sisters: Velma Bower, Mary Bower, Elaine Jolus, Charlotte Fowler, Bonnie Kingston, and Sarah Miller, all of Berwick, Penn., Etta Bower and Geraldine Cooke, both of Danville, Penn.; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandson.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, April 20, in the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with the Rev. Howard Hawk and the Rev. Jack Kincheloe officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
Bowers
Gertrude Mabel Bowers, 80, died Thursday, March 8, 2001 at Twin County Regional Hospital.
She was the widow of Curtis Lewis Bowers Sr.
She was born in Grayson County on Sept. 17, 1920 to Zinnie Boyd and Della Dickerson Taylor.
Survivors include three daughters, Patsy Bond and Maggie Mabe, both of Galax and Judy Bowers of the home; three sons, Curtis L. Bowers Jr. and William Bowers, both of Galax and Joseph Bowers of the home; one sister, Zena Alley of Galax; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral service was held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Hebron Church of Christ with burial in the Newman Cemetery. Billy Burnette officiated.
Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Bowers
Kathleen Wohlford Bowers, age 90, of Rural Retreat, VA died Wednesday, May 6, 1998 in the Birdmont Health Care Center in Wytheville.
She was born in Wythe County, VA to the late Frank B. and Ollie Umberger Wohlford. She was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Rural Retreat and was preceded in death by her husband W. Lindsey Bowers; a grandson, Gary Steffey; and a brother, Hugh C. Wohlford.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Mary and John Mulloy of Pasadena, MD; one step-daughter and son-in- law, Barbara and Mark Threatt of Roanoke, VA; granddaughters and husbands, Kathy and Robert Williams of Wytheville, VA, Erin and Gary Stringfellow of Annapolis, MD and Colleen and Doug Ronconi of Pasadena, MD; great grandchildren, Lorri and Kevin Williams and Caitlin and Briana Stringfellow; a niece and husband, Hope and Fred Rector of Salem, VA; a nephew and wife, Donald and Glenda Wohlford of Draper, VA.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 9, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Larry M. Bollinger officiating. Interment followed in the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery in Crockett.
The family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Emergency Services, the Zion Cemetery Fund or to the Grace Lutheran Church Organ Fund.
Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat, VA was in charge of arrangements.
Bowers
BONNIE LEE HODGE BOWERS, age 68, of Ivanhoe, Virginia, died Friday, November 10, 2000 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Ivanhoe Church of God of Prophecy and was preceded in death by her mother, Ersula Roberts Hodge, a son, Randolph Franklin Bowers and a daughter, Donna Faye Bowers. She was a member of the Ivanhoe Senior Citizens. She is survived by: her husband, Randolph F. Bowers; two daughters and sons-in-law - Melinda and Paul King of Ivanhoe, VA and Carolyn and Don Clemons of Wytheville, VA; her father, Harry Thomas Hodge of Wytheville; a sister - Dorothy Walke of Ivanhoe, VA; a brother - Freddie Hodge of Ivanhoe, VA; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive.
Funeral services will be held Monday, November 13, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ivanhoe Church of God of Prophecy with the Rev. Rocky Dalton, the Rev. Junior Moore and the Rev. Curtis Stoots officiating. Interment will follow in the odd Fellows Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service time. The family will receive friends at the Reese Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Sunday or at the home at any time. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.
Bowers
Bessie Fisher Bowers, age 84, of Rural Retreat, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1997 in the Francis Marion Manor. She was born in Wythe County on Nov. 6, 1912, the daughter of the late Ellis and Mackie Sutherland Fisher. She was preceded in death by her husband, Quincy E. Bowers, and a brother, Dale Fisher.
She is survived by one son, Rodney Bowers, Rural Retreat; one sister, Maxine Humphreys of Rural Retreat; three brothers, Shaylor Fisher of Monterey, Tenn., Dr. James Fisher of Knoxville, Tenn., and Arleigh Steele Fisher of Wytheville; an aunt, Thelma Fisher Phillippi of Rural Retreat; a friend and care giver, Dr. John W. Boettzer, Washington D.C.
Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 18, at 2 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church with the Rev. Patricia-Dover- Edwards and the Rev. Robert E. Billingsley officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery Endowment Fund.
Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements.
Bowling
Lillian M. Bowling, age 88, of Seven Lakes, N.C., formerly of Princeton, W.Va., died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2000 in Seven Lakes, N.C.
Mrs. Bowling was born Jan. 31, 1911, the daughter of the late Jim and Cleive McGuire. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Princeton. She had lived in Seven lakes for the past seven years moving from Princeton.
She was preceded in death by her husband, L.G. Bowling Jr., and one son, James M. Bowling.
Survivors include one son, L.G. Bowling III and wife Nancy of Seven Lakes, N.C.; one daughter, Mitzi Hundley and husband Walter of Seven Lakes, N.C.; daughter-in-law, Gail Bowling of Winston-Salem, N.C.; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be conducted today, Feb. 2, at 11 a.m. at the Resthaven Park Cemetery in Princeton, W.Va., with the Rev. Clifford Schell officiating. Friends may call at the George W. Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton from 10 a.m. until service time today. Those attending the services are asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:30 a.m. The family requests memorial contributions be made to First Health Hospice, P.O. Box 1956, Pinehurst, N.C. 28370 or Pinehurst United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 4504, Pinehurst, N.C. 28370.
George W. Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton, W.Va., is in charge of arrangements. Bowman
Margaret Jacqueline "Jackie" Bowman, age 72, died Wednesday, April 29, 1998 at her home in Marion. She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Kristy Bowman and one daughter-in-law, Edie Bowman.
Mrs. Bowman was one of the founding members of Calvary Baptist Church and was retired from Brunswick Corporation.
She is survived by her husband, Delmar Ray Bowman Sr. of Marion; one daughter and son-in- law, Eva and Letcher Wagner of Marion; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Ray Bowman of Chilhowie, David and Pat Bowman and Mike and Peggy Bowman, all of Marion; two brothers, Curtis Hopkins Jr. of Rockville, Md., and Charles Hopkins of Rich Valley; two sisters, Barbara Lowery of Saltville, and Ruth Dillow of Rockville, Md.; nine grandchildren including one grandson of the home, Mikie Bowman; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Friday, May 1, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Marion Boggs and Pastor Ed Schaack officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Bowman
Mary Elizabeth Bowman, age 80, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1998 in a Salem. hospital.
She was a retired licensed practical nurse with Community Hospital and a former employee with Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
She was a longtime member of Grace United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Wayne C. Bowman; two daughters, Geri B. Furr and Mrs. Jeryl (Joy B.) Stinson, both of Salem; a son, Michael W. Bowman, Cleveland, Ohio; three brothers, Fletcher Johnson and Robert Johnson, both of Saltville, and Herbert Johnson, Point Pleasant, W.Va.; two sisters, Dorothy Weaver, Marion, and Helen Johnson, Saltville; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, in Oakey''s North Chapel with the Rev. Wayne C. Moore and the Rev. Harold Lewis officiating. Interment was in Fair View Cemetery.
Oakey's Funeral Service in Roanoke was in charge of arrangements.
Bowman
Annie Lee Johnson Bowman, age 79, of Chilhowie, died Saturday, July 10, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mrs. Bowman was a member of Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church.
She is survived by her husband, John Sanders Bowman, Chilhowie; one daughter and son-in-law, Betty Jo and Jesse S. Lennon, Mechanicsville; four sons and three daughters-in-law, John Sanders and Martha P. Bowman Jr., Roanoke, James Campbell and Deanna C. Bowman, Blue Ridge, George Blain Bowman, Lawton, Okla., and Roger Lee and Christine J. Bowman, Marion; one brother, George Allen Johnson, Marion; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a special friend, Carrol Rowland, Marion.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, July 12, at 2 p.m. at Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Blevins and the Rev. Jerry Eggers officiating. Burial followed in the Rose Lawn Cemetery.
Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.
Bowman
Bobby Ray Bowman, infant son of Bobby and Crystal Bowman of Saltville, died Thursday, March 16, 2000 in Johnson City Medical Center.
Surviving, besides his parents, are paternal grandparents, Bobby and Deborah Bowman of Saltville; maternal grandmother, Melinda Landis of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and several great-grandparents; three aunts, Deborah Armstrong, Amanda Eastridge and Juanita Bowman, all of Saltville; several great-aunts and great-uncles; several cousins.
Funeral services were conducted Saturday, March 18, at 1 pm. in the Mudfork Church of Christ in Mudfork with the Rev. Johnny Elmore officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
Bowman
Anita Louise (Edie) Bowman, age 51, of Chilhowie, died Friday, Jan. 2, 1998 in the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.
Mrs. Bowman was born in Bristol and had lived most of her adult life in Smyth County. She was employed for several years at Buster Brown in Marion and was an assistant manager with Hardees in Marion. She was also a licensed cosmetologist.
Survivors include her husband, Ray Bowman Jr., Chilhowie; one daughter, April Eller, Marion; one son, Roger Bowman, Chilhowie; two sisters, Annette Lynch, Roanoke, and Jeanne Matarazo, Jacksonville, Fla.; two brothers, Ronnie Sharp, Haysi, and David Sharp, Statesville, N.C.; her stepmother, Nina Sharp, Bristol, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, Jan. 4, at 2 p.m. at the Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Blevins and the Rev. Joe Powers officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight at Barnett's Funeral Home.
Bowman
Robin Bowman, age 29, of Damascus, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 1999 in Johnson City Medical Center.
She was a native of Damascus and was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include one daughter, Cheyenne Brianna Bowman of the home; her parents, David and Juanita Fain, Damascus; one brother, Davey Fain, Damascus; two sisters, Misty and Amber Fain, both of Damascus; her maternal grandparents, Charles and Mary Barr, Damascus; her paternal grandmother, Mary Fain, Damascus; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
A private graveside service was held Sunday, Jan. 31, in Konnarock.
Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.
Bowman
Amanda Lou Bowman, age 82, of Chilhowie, died Monday, June 19, 2000 at the Smyth County Community Hospital.
Ms. Bowman was a daughter of the late Arthur Bowman and Nancy Fowler Bowman. She was preceded in death by two brothers, James Bowman and Walter Bowman. She taught in Smyth County schools, Martinsville schools and in Aruba.
She is survived by four sisters, Malissa Bowman, Chilhowie, Hattie "Jo" Sprinkle, and Lucy Blanton, both of Richmond, and Alice Mosley, Clayton, Ga.; one brother, John S. Bowman, Chilhowie; several nieces and nephews including Roger L. Bowman, Marion, Audrey Richardson, Sugar Grove, Mary Ann Aker, Atkins, Betty Jo Lennon, Richmond, George Blaine Bowman, Lawton, Okla., John Sanders Bowman and James Campbell Bowman, both of Roanoke; several great and great-great nieces and nephews.
A memorial service was conducted Thursday, June 22, at 6 p.m. at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Blevins officiating. The family requests memorial donations be made to a charity of your choice in lieu of flowers.
Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.
Bowman
JEAN CRAIG BOWMAN, age 79, of Wytheville, Virginia, died Sunday, December 10, 2000 in the Birdmont Health Care Center. She was born in York, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Jane Smith Hopper. Mrs. Bowman was a member of the Wytheville Presbyterian Church for 48 years, where she served as ruling Elder and clerk of the session. Mrs. Bowman graduated from Winthrop College in 1949, with a B.A. degree in English and she earned her M.S. degree in English from Radford University in 1968. She was a long time teacher in the public schools of Wythe County, where she taught English at George Wythe High School from 1955- 1969. In 1969, she joined the faculty of the Wytheville Community College, teaching American Literature from 1969-1984. In 1984, she retired with the title, Associate Professor Emeritus of English. Mrs. Bowman was active in civic and volunteer work throughout the community. She was a member of the Stuart Chapter of the D.A.R., where she served as Chapter Regent. She chaired the Creative Writing Program for Chautauqua, taking particular delight in publishing works by her former students. Mrs. Bowman was a decorated volunteer with the American Cancer Society. She is survived by: her husband - William Hammond Bowman, Jr.; children - Jean Craig Bowman, Mary Bowman Kyser, William Hammond Bowman, III and George Dick Bowman; six grandchildren and three great- grandchildren also survive.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 12, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wytheville Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Michael Wingard officiating. The family will receive friends in Hatcher Hall at the Wytheville Presbyterian Church Tuesday, from 1:00 p.m. until service time. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the American Cancer Society, C/O Jean Lester, P.O. Box 778, Wytheville, VA 24382 or to the Wytheville Presbyterian Church. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.
Box
Fred Cook Box, age 87, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, March 9, 1999.
Mr. Box was retired from Peoples Life Insurance Company after 40 years of service and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Mary H. Box; two daughters and sons-in-law, Doris B. and Dan Chrisman of Roanoke, and Evelyn B. and Larry J. Willey of Vienna; three grandchildren: Dan Chrisman Jr. and wife Carolyn, D. Kent Chrisman, all of Roanoke, and Michael Willey and wife Susi Willey of Ashburn; two great-grandchildren, Jefferson and Emily Chrisman; one sister, Leta B. Cummings of Marion; two brothers, Everette H. Box and W. Kennard Box, both of Marion.
Funeral services were held Saturday, March 13, at 1 p.m. at Oakey's North Chapel with the Rev. Joe W. Greene officiating. Interment followed in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Preston Oaks Baptist Church or to your favorite charity.
Oakey's North Chapel in Roanoke was in charge of arrangements.
Boyd
Mildred Rebecca Boyd, age 84, died Monday, Sept. 8, 1997 at Richard's Memorial Hospital in Rockdale, Texas.
She was born Feb. 3, 1913 in DeWitt County, Texas, to William Rudolph Bluhm and Emily Augusta Boldt Bluhm. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, James Cody Boyd on Nov. 21, 1972. She was also preceded in death by her parents, William and Emily Bluhm; one sister, Lucille Bluhm; one brother, Billy Bluhm; and one great-grandson, James F. Debault.
She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Rockdale, Texas.
Surviving are two sons, Jerold (Jerry) C. Boyd and wife, Lillie Ann of Austin, Texas, and David H. Boyd and wife Carolyn, Rockdale, Texas; one daughter, Barbara L. Sturgill and husband Dick of Chilhowie; two brothers, Harry Bluhm and Earl Bluhm, both of Austwell, Texas; one sister, Dorothy Kelso of Austin, Texas; one sister-in-law, Flora Bluhm; 12 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 11, at 1 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Rockdale, Texas, with the Rev. Darren Donaldson officiating. Interment will follow at 4:30 p.m. in the Lytton Springs Cemetery in Lytton Springs, Texas.
Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale, Texas is in charge of arrangements.
Boyd
Nadyne McCready Boyd, widow of Samuel H. Boyd, died Wednesday, March 29, 2000 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home.
Boyd
Luther Columbus Boyd, 85, of Meadows of Dan, died Monday, March 26, 2001 at North Carolina Baptist Hospital as the result of an automobile accident. He was born August 12, 1915 in Patrick County to the late Rufus and Emma Wood Boyd. In addition to his parents, Mr. Boyd was preceded in death by a son, Luther Elvin Boyd; a daughter, Virginia Rhumell Willett; and two brothers, Alvy Boyd and Elmer Guy Boyd. He is survived by: his wife, Gracie Irene Boyd, Meadows of Dan; two grandchildren, Michael Ray Bridges and Carl James Bridges; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Myrtle Boyd of Meadows of Dan. A graveside service will be held Thursday, March 29, at 2:00 p.m. in the Boyd Family Cemetery with Bill Banks officiating. Moody Funeral Home, Stuart, handled arrangements.
Boyd
Harry V. Boyd, age 75, of Abingdon, died Sunday, March 7, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.
He was a native of Washington County and had served with the Civilian Conservation Corps.
He was a heavy equipment mechanic and had been employed with Talbert-Marks Construction Company in Clarksville, and Vecellio-Grogan Construction Company in Beckley, W.Va. He was preceded in death by a son, Franklin H. Boyd. Survivors include two sons, Harry L. Boyd of Amman, W.Va., and Steve A. Boyd of Goodview; one daughter, Brenda Lawson of Abingdon; one brother, John Boyd of Saltville; one sister, Cletis Dishman of Glade Spring; one daughter-in- law, Connie J. Boyd of Amman, W.Va.; a son-in-law, Albert Lawson of Abingdon; 13 grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, in Farris Funeral Chapel with interment in Knollkreg Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Glade Spring Volunteer Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 59, Glade Spring, VA 24340.
Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements.
Boyer
John W. Boyer, age 85, of Sugar Grove, died Friday, Nov. 29, 1996 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mr. Boyer was a member of the Assembly of God in Alexandria and Springfield. He retired from the DC Transit Authority, Local Union 689.
He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Darrell Hutton of Sugar Grove; three grandchildren: Phillip Hutton of Springfield, Karen Hubbard and husband Willie of Frederick, Md., and Duane Hutton of Sugar Grove; two great-grandchildren, Jordan and Jacob Hubbard; one brother, Richard Boyer of Virginia; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held today, Dec. 4, at 2 p.m. at the Demaine Funeral Home in Springfield with the Rev. Wendell Cover officiating. Burial will follow in Fairfax Memorial Park. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Associations, 919 North Michigan Ave., Chicago, Ill. 60611. The family will receive friends this afternoon at the Demaine Chapel from 1 to 2 p.m.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Bradley
Arika Mackenzie Bradley, infant daughter of Eric and Melinda Bradley of Meadowview, died Tuesday, July 1, 1997 in Johnson City Medical Center.
Other survivors include her maternal grandparents, Harold and Jane Wilcox of Meadowview; her paternal grandmother, Jennifer Browning of Meadowview; her maternal great-grandparents, Bobby and Cleta Blevins, Fayetteville, W.Va.; her paternal great-grandparents, James and Pauline Scott, Abingdon; two uncles.
Graveside services were conducted Thursday, July 3, at 11 a.m. in Azen Cemetery, Konnarock, with the Rev. Robert Carbary officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be sent to the Ronald McDonald House, 418 N. State of Franklin Road, Johnson City, Tenn. 37604.
Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.
BRADY
Mrs. Lessie Sheets Brady, age 84, of 170 E. Whitehead St., Sparta, N.C. died Friday morning, February 11, 2000, at her home. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Floyd Brady of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Precious and Charles Smith Cassell of Independence, Va.; 5 sons and 4 daughters-in-law, John and Debbie Brady and Kenneth and Peggy Brady, all of Sparta, Rick and Pam Brady, Roger and Lauren Brady and Mike Brady, all of Laurel Springs, N.C.; eleven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Clay and Georgia Sheets and Carl Sheets, all of Laurel Springs, N.C.; and two sisters-in-law,; Mable Sheets of Scottville, N.C., and Glenna Sheets of North Wilkesboro, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. at the Mt. Carmel Church of the Brethren with burial in the Church Cemetery. The body will be placed in the Church 30 minutes prior to the funeral services to lie-in-state. The Rev. Wallace Cole will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, and at other times at the home of Kenneth and Peggy Brady, 151 W. Whitehead St., in Sparta. The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Mt. Carmel Cemetery Fund, c/o Georgia Sheets, 8067 Hwy. 221 S., Scottville, N.C. 28672
Bragg
The Rev. Mary Jane White Bragg, age 71, of Ivanhoe, died Monday, June 7, 1999 in the Pulaski Community Hospital.
Mrs. Bragg was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late Ellis and Mary Edna Gilliam White and was preceded in death by a brother James White. She was a minister in the Church of God of Prophecy.
She is survived by her husband, Ross Bragg, of the home; nine sisters and brothers-in-law, Magnolia Crockett of Ashtabula, Ohio, Josephine and Wayne Brown of Woodlawn, Edna and Staley Cox, Mary Alice White, Velma White, Dorothy White, Alma White and Gwendolyn White, all of Ivanhoe, and Martha Murrell of Sugar Grove; one brother and sister-in-law, Alfred and Marie White of Ashtabula, Ohio; three foster children, Shanyel Brown, Justin Brown, and Courtland Jennings, all of Woodlawn; four sisters-in-law, Alice Smith, Dorothy McAdoo and Betty Sue Merrell, all of Greensboro, N.C., and Annie Bivens of Marshville, N.C.; two brothers-in-law, Giles Bragg of Uppertown, Md., and Billy Bragg of Syracuse, N.Y.; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held today, June 12, at 11 a.m. at the Ivanhoe Church of God of Prophecy with the Rev. Rocky Dalton and the Rev. Thomas Braxton officiating. Interment will follow in the family cemetery.
Reese Funeral Home in Austinville is in charge of arrangements.
Branche
Diana Marilyn Branche, age 69, of Summit Point, WV, formerly of the St. Clair Creek community of Smyth County, died Saturday, July 1, 2000, at the University of Virginia Medical Center.
She was the widow of Bruce L. Branche and the daughter of Harry W. and Mabelle Gross Syer.
Surviving are three daughters, Linda Ingle of Summit Point, WV, Mrs. Carl "Elaine" Ingle of Mechanicsville, Md., Mrs. Michael "Patricia" Snead of Davy, Fla.; two sons, Floyd Hicks Jr. of Summit Point, WV and Michael Hicks of Colonial Beach, Va.; a special cousin, Roberta Veley of Summit Point, WV; 20 grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 6, 2000, at the Rush Creek Primative Baptist Church with the elders Samuel Whittington, Eddie Lyle, Curt Heath, Eugene Blevins and Billy Cook officiating. Burial will follow in the Rush Creek Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service.
The family will receive friends from 79 p.m. Wednesday, July 5 at the funeral home. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of the arrangements.
Branche
Diana Marilyn Branche, age 69, of Summit Point, WV, formerly of the St. Clair Creek community of Smyth County, died Saturday, July 1, 2000, at the University of Virginia Medical Center.
She was the widow of Bruce L. Branche and the daughter of Harry W. and Mabelle Gross Syer.
Surviving are three daughters, Linda Ingle of Summit Point, WV, Mrs. Carl "Elaine" Ingle of Mechanicsville, Md., Mrs. Michael "Patricia" Snead of Davy, Fla.; two sons, Floyd Hicks Jr. of Summit Point, WV and Michael Hicks of Colonial Beach, Va.; a special cousin, Roberta Veley of Summit Point, WV; 20 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 6, 2000, at the Rush Creek Primative Baptist Church with the elders Samuel Whittington, Eddie Lyle, Curt Heath, Eugene Blevins and Billy Cook officiating. Burial will follow in the Rush Creek Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service.
The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 5 at the funeral home. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of the arrangements.
Branham
Leo Hayter Branham, age 71, of Saltville, died Thursday, March 4, 1999 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.
Mr. Branham was a member of Madam Russell United Methodist Church where he was past chairman of the board. He was former owner of Saltville Insurance Agency, was past president and member of the Lions Club and former chairman of S.I.D.A. in Saltville.
Mr. Branham was a devoted husband and father and was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Branham.
Survivors include his wife, Ellie Branham, Saltville; one son, Michael Branham, Hendersonville, N.C.; one brother, Clyde George Branham, Richmond; three sisters, Vivian Moore, Tazewell, June DeBord, Cleveland, Tenn., and Reba Branham, Salisbury, N.C.; four grandchildren, David Branham, Tracy Branham, Christian Branham and Nicholis Branham; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, March 7, at 4 p.m. at Madam Russell United Methodist Church with the Rev. Scott Robertson-Gouge officiating. Entombment followed at Mount Rose Mausoleum.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
Breedlove
Marvin S. Breedlove, age 71, of Saltville, died Friday, Dec. 19, 1997 in Veterans Hospital, Salem.
Survivors include two sons, C.G. Breedlove, Swainsboro, Ga., and Marvin Ernest Breedlove, Millington, Md.; one daughter, Mary Horney, Millington, Md.; one brother, J.C. Breedlove, Big Island; three sisters, Marie Arnold, Jarrettsville, Md., Peggy Roark and Beulah Bryant, both of Saltville; several grandchildren and several great- grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, Dec. 22, at 11 a.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Wade Kestner officiating. Burial was in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
Breedlove
Annie Doane Breedlove, age 79, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, May 5, 1999 at the Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Thomas Breedlove.
Mrs. Breedlove attended Mt. Pleasant Union Church.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Joyce) Keith, Saltville, and Mrs. James (Sylvia) Heath, Chilhowie; one son, James T. Breedlove, Marion; a special sister, Eva Hammonds, Saltville; two sisters, Lillian Woodward, Saltville, and Doris Huffman, Fredricksburg; three brothers, Oliver Doane, Bill Doane and Harold Doane, all of Saltville; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, May 7, at 7 p.m. at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kyle French and the Rev. Paul Doane officiating. Graveside rites will be conducted today, May 8, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.
Breedlove
Glen Thomas Breedlove, age 77, of Chilhowie, died Saturday, May 30, 1998 in Cedar Lawn, Abingdon.
He was of the Baptist faith and a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by one grandson, John M. Heath.
Survivors include his wife, Annie Doane Breedlove; two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Joyce) Keith, Saltville, and Mrs. Frank (Sylvia) Heath, Chilhowie; one son, James T. Breedlove, Marion; eight grandchildren; six great- grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, in Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kyle French officiating. The family prefers that memorial donations be made to the Chilhowie Rescue Squad.
Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.
Breedlove
DOLLIE MAY DURHAM BREEDLOVE, age 93 of Bland, Virginia died November 1, 2000, in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was the daughter of the late William H. and Celina Lambert Durham, and she is preceded in death by one son, Kenneth Breedlove, and one daughter Dixie B. Blankenship. She is survived by: three daughters and son-in-law - Virginia Loster, of Bland, VA, Hazel and Davis Kirby of Bland, VA, Edna Baker of Bland, VA; one sister - Nell Strock, of Bland, VA; several nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be held Friday, November 3, 2000, at 2:00 p.m. in the Central United Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Joe Taylor, with the interment to follow in the Mechanicsburg Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday November 3, 2000 at Central United Methodist Church from noon until service time. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Brewer
Frances L. Brewer, age 96, of Sugar Grove, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 1998 at Francis Marion Manor. She was the widow of Gene Brewer.
She was born Sept. 9, 1901 at Flatridge to James Plummer and Jemima Ellen Poole.
Surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted today, Feb. 14, at 11 a.m. in Sugar Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenny Price officiating. Interment will be in the Ross Family Cemetery in Flatridge.
Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence in charge of arrangements.
Brewer
Leah Mae Poole Brewer, age 85, died Tuesday, Aug. 24, 1999 at her home in Camp.
Mrs. Brewer was preceded in death by her husband, D.T. Brewer; two sons, Charles and James Brewer; and two brothers, Steward and Bernard Poole.
She was born Aug. 14, 1914 at Camp, the daughter of Elbert Winton and Myrtle Bennington Poole and was a member of Carmi Baptist Church.
Survivors include four daughters and sons-in-law, Myrtle and Lloyd Nichols, Helen and Kermit Osborne, Alma and Larry Dunford, all of Rural Retreat, and Bonnie and Doug Rash of Speedwell; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Lewis and Ann Brewer, Dublin, Doug and Peggy Brewer, Wytheville, and Randall Brewer, Sugar Grove; a daughter-in- law and spouse, Doris and Jeff Ratliff, Speedwell; one sister, Malinda Flanagan, Crockett; 11 grandchildren; three great- grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, Aug. 27, at 2 p.m. in Carmi Baptist Church with the Rev. Ralph Jones and the Rev. Ted Anders officiating. Interment was in Blue Springs Cemetery. Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one's choice.
Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements.
Brewer
Tinia Louise Brewer, age 95, died Friday, Feb. 28, 1997 in a nursing home in Abingdon.
She was a native of Smyth County and was the widow of the Rev. Berl H. Brewer who was a former pastor at Wood Howell Christian Church in Bristol and several other churches in the area.
Survivors include one sister, Grace Jones, Abingdon; four nieces, Carole Colley, Abingdon, Bernice Dunn and Mary Lou Fontenot, both of Bristol, and June Nottingham, Kingsport, Tenn.; two nephews, Oliver Talbert and Randolph Talbert, both of Saltville.
Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1, in West End Cemetery in Wytheville with the Rev. Robert Tolar Jr. officiating. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church, 20290 Wood Howell Road, Bristol, VA 24202.
Farris Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Brickey
Annie Thomas "Mamaw" Brickey, age 97, died Sunday, Nov. 8, 1998, at her home in the Broadford community of Smyth County. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter Brickey; a son Lee Brickey; and three daughters, Louise Brickey, Betty Sue Dempsey and Peggy Ridenhour. She was a member of the Roberts Chapel Methodist Church of Broadford.
Mrs. Brickey was a strong supporter of the Hardy Roberts Post 7328 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Saltville and of all veterans' programs everywhere. She encouraged service to country, community and church in her family. Brickey's sons and grandsons account for over 135 years of military service.
Survivors include three daughters, Penny Smith, Saltville, Sadie Anderson, Abingdon and Patsy Sullivan, Buchtel, Ohio; a stepdaughter: Mary Evelyn Roberts, Bowling Green; seven sons: Randolph "Doc" Brickey, Spokane, Wash., Wesley Brickey, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., Edward T. "Edd" Brickey, Abingdon, Robert W. Brickey, Glade Spring, Curtis W. Brickey, Broadford, Samuel R. Brickey, Saltville and Harry H. Brickey, Asheville, N.C.; 33 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by six daughters-in-law, Charlene Brickey, Dorothy Brickey, Norma Brickey, Patti Brickey, Sue Brickey and Susie Brickey and two sons-in- law, Fred Anderson and Frank Sullivan; a special niece, Cynthia Brickey; a special nephew, Tommy Thomas; her special nurses, Tammy DeBord and Delores Terry, along with her daughter-in-law Norma Brickey; and two very dear family friends, George "Twinkle" Mills and Mrs. Graham "Polly" Call.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 8 p.m., at the D. R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Cahill, the Rev. Benny Frye and the Rev. Bobby Briggs officiating. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 11, at the Riverside Cemetery.
Brickey
C.P. "Carl" Brickey Sr., age 91, of Broadford, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
He was a lifetime resident of Smyth County where he was a member of The Roberts Chapel United Methodist Church, serving many years as Sunday school superintendent and Sunday school teacher.
He attended Emory & Henry College, was on the staff of the U.S. Geological Survey, retired from Olin Corporation and was a farmer in the Rich Valley area.
He served on soil conservation and planning organizations, as well as the Rich Valley Fair and Horse Show Association, Rich Valley Farmer's Club and the I-HEY Alumni Association of Emory & Henry College. His greatest contribution was to family and church.
Survivors include his wife, Lois D. Brickey; one son and daughter-in-law, C.P. Jr. and Sue (Hicks) Brickey, Broadford; one daughter and son-in-law, Page B. and Gary Arnold, Saltville; three grandchildren: Gary Arnold, Preston Brickey and Kathy Pearce; four great-grandchildren: Carl Preston Brickey IV, Alex Michael Brickey, Chelsea P. Pearce and Morgan K. Pearce; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, in Roberts Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bill Cahill and the Rev. Harry Tindell officiating. Burial was in Middlefork Cemetery, Seven Mile Ford. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Saltville Rescue Squad.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
Brickey
Lois Dungan Brickey, age 89, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000 at her home in Broadford.
Mrs. Brickey was a member of the Roberts Chapel United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, C.P. (Carl) Brickey Sr.
Mrs. Brickey was a graduate of Chilhowie High School. She attended Radford University and Emory & Henry College. She was a teacher for 40 years in the Smyth County School System and was a member of the Retired Teachers Association.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, C.P. Jr. and Sue Brickey, Broadford; one daughter and son-in-law, Page and Gary Arnold, Saltville; three grandchildren, Preston Brickey, Kathy Pearce and Gary Arnold II; four great- grandchildren, Carl Preston Brickey IV, Alex Michael Brickey, Chelsea Page Pearce and Morgan Katherine Pearce; one sister, Marguerite Bunch, Seven Mile Ford; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Jan. 19, at 8 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. William Cahill and the Rev. Harry Tindall officiating. Graveside services were conducted Thursday, Jan. 20, at 11 a.m. at the Middle Fork Cemetery.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
Bridgeman
Walter Lee Bridgeman, age 16, died Saturday, Dec. 11, 1999 in the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville.
He is survived by his mother, Sandra Combs of Marion; one sister, Kimberly Combs of Rural Retreat; one brother, Robert Thomas of Rural Retreat; his grandparents, Jimmy and Toni Bridgeman of Sugar Grove; his great-grandmother, Alice Hutton of Atkins; his great-grandfather, Walter Bridgeman of Marion; his greatgreat-grandmother, Rosie Sexton of Marion; several aunts, uncles and cousins; his foster parents, Jeremy and Laura Smith of Chilhowie.
Funeral services will be held today, Dec. 15, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Zachary B. Thomas and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial will follow in Wassum Cemetery in Atkins.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Bridgeman
Mary Susie Bridgeman, age 73, of Marion, died Sunday, March 9, 1997 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Mrs. Bridgeman lived most of her life in Smyth County. She worked for the Marion Laundry Company for several years and also worked for Lincoln Aircraft Factory. She was of the Protestant faith.
Survivors include her husband, Walter James Bridgeman; two sons, Jimmy Lee Bridgeman, Sugar Grove, and Michael Dean Bridgeman, Marion; one sister, Ella Mae Winebarger, Marion; two brothers, Oliver Burkett, Sterling, and George Burkett, Speedwell; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jimmy Shupe officiating. Burial followed in the Ridgedale Cemetery in Rich Valley.
Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Bright
Buddy Bright, age 50, died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 1999 at his home in Marion.
He is survived by his wife, Sheila Remines Bright of Marion; two daughters, Laura Ann Loflin of Atlanta, Ga., and Cindy Marie Bright of Hawkinsville, Ga.; two sons, James Randall Bright of Hawkinsville, Ga., and Warren Lee Bright of Perry, Ga.; one stepson, Jonathan Remines of Wytheville; his parents, Raymond and Mary Bright of Sugar Grove; two brothers, Jimmy Glen Bright of Sugar Grove, and William Lee Bright of Hawkinsville, Ga.; three grandchildren; a special friend, Kathy Sheldon.
Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 22, at 10 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Brother Carl Kennedy and Brother Paul White officiating. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. at Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Bright
Raymond W. Bright, age 79, of Sugar Grove, died Tuesday, April 4, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Mary N. Bright of Sugar Grove; two sons, Billy Bright of Hawkinsville, Ga., and Jimmy Bright of Sugar Grove; three sisters, Nellie Freeman, Leveta Chambless and Violet, all of Arkansas; one brother, Richard Bright of Fort Valley, Ga.; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Thursday, April 6, at 1 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Brother David Farmer, Brother Paul Vandyke, and Brother Paul White officiating.
Graveside services were held Thursday at 4 p.m. at Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill where military rites were conducted by Casey-Short VFW Post 9640.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
BRINEGAR
Mrs. Clyde Billings Brinegar, age 84, of 21 Clyde Lane, Laurel Springs, N.C., died Friday morning, August 11, 2000, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She was the widow of Robert Brinegar. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Emma Lou Crouse and Edna Marie Brinegar. She is survived by four sons, Lewis Brinegar of Coral Springs, Fla., Gladys Brinegar of Forest Hill, Md., and Robert Brinegar and Richard (Ricky) Brinegar, both of Sparta; six daughters, Georgia Shumate of Forest Hill, Md., Imogene Cantler of Laurel Springs, and Rosalie Sturgill, JoAnn Johnson and Nancy Ratcliff, all of Sparta and Jackie Stanley of Laurel Springs; 36 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren; four half-sisters: Beatrice Brown of Mt. Airy, NC, Ethelene Pruitt of Yadkinville, NC, and Irene Ashley and Georgie Feene Caudill both of North Wilkesboro, NC; and one half-brother: J.C. Billings of Atlanta, Georgia. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon, August 13, 2000, at 2:00 p.m. at the Westside Independent Baptist Church, with burial in the New Salem Cemetery. Rev. Jerry Smith, Rev. Doug Combs and Rev. Hobert Dowell will officiate. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the funeral services to lie-in-state. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday evening, August 12, 2000, at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, and at other times at the home place, 21 Clyde Lane, Laurel Springs.
BRINEGAR
Mr. Charles Hobert Brinegar, age 73 of 146 Nile Rd., Sparta, N.C. died Thursday morning at his home. Mr. Brinegar retired from truck driving and moved to Alleghany County in 1989. He was a life time member of the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034. He served in the Army/Air Force from 1944 to 1951. He is survived by his wife: Lura Horton Brinegar of the home; one son: Charles Cullum Brinegar of Aberdeen; one adopted daughter: Cynthia Rogers, Coshan, Indiana; two adopted sons: John Robert Devonshire of Galax, Va., and Steven C. Devonshire, U.S. Navy, Nolfolk, Va.; six foster daughters: Karen McDowell and Robin Simpers, both of Rising Sun, Md., Tracy Tobitt, Altus, Oka., Tammy Radke, Bel Air, Md., Carolina Noonan, Ellicott City, Md., Margie Dunlap, North East, Md., one brother: Lee Roy Brinegar of Sparta; one sister: Mandy Bauguess of Sparta; one half-sister: Lorene Jarrell of Tylorsville, N.C.; seven half-brothers: Talmadge Billings of Street, Md., Don Billings, Port Deposit, Md., Hort Billings, Bel Air, Md. Paul Billings, Forrest Hill, Md., Steary Billings, Bel Air, Md., Woodrow Billings and Danny Billings, both of Street, Md.; 12 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta from 1 until 3:00 p.m. Sunday. A military Graveside service will follow at the Whitehead -Joines Cemetery, by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW post # 7034. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. Box 1287., Sparta, NC 28675.
BRINEGAR
Mrs. Lola Petty Brinegar, age 73, of Blue Ridge Apartment # 5, Sparta, died Saturday morning, June 12, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She was the widow of Glen Mack Brinegar. She is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law: Ernest and Sherry Brinegar of Elizabethtown, Ky., Dwayne and Carolyn Brinegar of Berea, Ky., Jerry and Delta Brinegar of Fancy Gap, Va., Tommy and Cindy Brinegar of Bare, Delaware; one sister and brother-in-law: Grace and Brady Crouse of Sparta, N.C.; one sister-in-law: Bessie Petty of Sparta; a daughter-in-law: Mrs. Linda (Jimmy) Brinegar of Cave City, Ky.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, June 14, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Whitehead-Joines Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday evening at the Funeral Home. The family will be at the home of Brady and Grace Crouse, 137 Cox Run Road, Sparta.
BRINEGAR
Mr. Wayne Luther Brinegar, age 52, of 26 Elm Dr., Sparta, NC., died Saturday, February 5, 2000, in the Deaconess Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn W. Brinegar of the home; two daughters, Cindy Brinegar of Fayetteville, NC and Beth Brinegar of Sparta; two sons, Joe Brinegar of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Robert Brinegar of Mt. Airy, N.C.; four grandchildren; his parents, Wade and Maxine Brinegar of Sparta; one sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Tommy Greene of Ennice, NC; and three brothers and sisters-in-law, Junior and Louise, David and Phyllis, Kenneth and Diane, all of Sparta. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. at the Full Gospel Church in Sparta, with burial in the Shiloh Cemetery. The body will be taken to the Church at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, where friends may call at any time. The family request that food and flowers be sent to the Church. The family will be at the home of Wade and Maxine Brinegar, 397 Reynolds Rd., Sparta, N.C. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home of Sparta is in charge of the arrangements.
BRINEGAR
Mrs. Delia Sexton Brinegar, age 87, a resident of Sunrise Health Care in Sparta, died Tuesday morning, March 2, 1999, in that facility. She is survived by one brother and sister-in-law: Clifford and Eileen Sexton of Lorida, Fla.; one sister: Margaret Presnell of Burlington, N.C.; one sister-in-law: Ann Sexton of Sparta, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted Friday morning, March 5, 1999, at 11:00 A.M. at the New Haven Church of the Brethren, with burial in the Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the services at the church. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Joy Ranch, or to the New Haven Church Needy Fund, c/o Max Webb, Sparta, N.C. 28675. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home of Sparta is in charge of the arrangements.
BRINEGAR
Mrs. Clyde Mary Smithers Brinegar, age 72, of 159 Riley St., Sparta, N.C., died Wednesday morning, March 24, 1999, at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C., she is survived by five daughters and sons-in-law; Mary and Bobby Evans, of Sparta, N.C., Martha and Phillip Madrid of Ennice, N.C.,Christine and Patrick Griggs of Enterprise, Alabama, Charlotte and William Alford of Sparta, N.C., and Ellen and James Byrd of Morganton, N.C; four sons and daughters-in-law; Eld. Charles and Opal Brinegar, David and Vickie Brinegar, Chris and Michelle Brinegar and John Brinegar, all of Sparta, N.C., two sisters, Leila Hodge of Morganton, N.C., and Doris Edwards of Spidell, N.C., one brother, Richard Smithers of Sparta, N.C., sixteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survives. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 26, 1999, at 11:00 a.m. at the Landmark Union Baptist Church, with burial in the Church Cemetery, the body will be placed in the Church 30 minutes prior to the funeral services to lie-in-state. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9:00p.m. Thursday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Landmark Union Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o Charles Brinegar, 64 Brinegar Ln., Sparta, N.C.,28675. Britt
Annie Britt
Jefferson
Oct. 13, 1925
March 1, 2001
Mrs. Annie Britt, age 75, of Jefferson died Thursday evening, March 1, at Watauga Medical Center in Boone.
Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 7 at 10 a.m.. at Lakeland Funeral Home in Lakeland, Fla. Burial followed in the Lakeland Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family received friends Tuesday, March 6 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the funeral home.
Mrs. Britt was born in Pavo, Ga. on October 13, 1925 to Wiley Thomas and Fannie Belle Thomas. She was a homemaker.
She is survived by her husband, Arnold Britt, of Jefferson; two daughters, Sonya Rogers, of Lansing and Cheryl Dorman of Lakeland, Fla; two granddaughters, one grandson; and one great-grandson.
Condolences may be sent to the family at www.boonefuneralhome.com.
Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Brockman
Katherine Kelley Brockman, age 28, died Monday, Oct. 12, 1998 from injuries received in an automobile accident in Wytheville.
She was a native of Marion, a graduate of Marion Senior High School and Emory & Henry College. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a volunteer for the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Smyth County where she served as a "Big Sister" since 1993.
She is survived by her mother, Linda Huber of Marion; her father, Preston Brockman of Marion; one sister, Anne Preston Brockman of Blacksburg; her grandmother, Ruby Katherine Sheets of Bristol; one uncle, Ken Brockman of Knoxville, Tenn.; one aunt, Kathy Cumbow and husband Bobby of Bristol; three cousins, Matthew, Sarah and Drew Cumbow; a stepmother, Ann Whitmore of Marion; a stepfather, Bill Huber of Marion; four stepsisters, Katie Huber, Erin Huber, Betsy Taylor and Mary Ellen Marcus; three stepbrothers, Ivan Huber, George Edwin Gallian and Richard Scott Gallian; a special "Little Sister," Lori Goodman.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 15, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Marion with burial in Rose Lawn Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Smyth County, P.O. Box 738, Marion, VA 24354. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Broeske
Wanda M. Broeske, age 73, died Monday, Dec. 15, 1997. She was born May 10, 1924 in Detroit, Mich., and was preceded in death by her husband Major Ralph W. Broeske.
Mrs. Broeske, in her teen years, sang with Sherry Darcey and his Hollywood Canteen Orchestra. They played a number of engagements in Times Square and went on tour throughout the United States. While on tour she met her husband at the Hotel Gordon in Albany, Ga. She was a loving wife and mother.
She is survived by her daughter, Lynn C. Inboden; one son, Ralph W. Broeske Jr.; two grandsons, Shawn J. Inboden and Daniel F. Broeske; her mother-in-law, Stella Broeske of Marion; one sister-in-law, Helen Snavely, Marion; one niece, Connie Snavely of Lynchburg; one daughter-in-law, Ellen Broeske of Seattle, Wash.; many other beloved and loyal friends.
Private inurnment services were held at Fir Lane Memorial Park with memorial services at Christ Lutheran Church in Lakewood on Saturday, Dec. 20, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Franciscan Hospice of St. Joe, P.O. Box 2197, Tacoma, Wash. 98401.
Fir Lane Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Brooks
Ruby Thompson Brooks, age 79, of Adwolfe, died Wednesday, July 2, 1997 in the Francis Marion Manor. She was the widow of Sam Calvin Brooks.
Mrs. Brooks was a native of West Virginia and had lived most of her life in Smyth County. She retired from the Southwestern State Hospital and attended the Liberty Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include one daughter, Barbara Hall, Marion; one son, Gary Brooks, Marion; one brother, Daniel G. Thompson, Seven Mile Ford; two grandchildren, Theresa Brooks and Jerry Hall.
Funeral services will be held today, July 5, at 10 a.m. in Barnett's Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Darrell Pickle officiating. Interment will follow in the West Cemetery.
Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Brooks
John Junior "Jack" Brooks, 69, died Thursday, March 20, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
He was a retired construction worker and owner and operator of his own truck. He also operated a service station for several years. He was of the Baptist faith and served in the United States Army.
Survivors include one sister, Violet B. Hamm, Marion; two brothers, Paul Brooks, Sugar Grove, and Dean Brooks, Marion; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted today, March 22, at 2 p.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kenny Price officiating. Burial will follow in Slemp Cemetery in Sugar Grove.
Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Jeffrey Allan Brooks, age 33, of Max Meadows, died Wednesday, May 24, 2000, in the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville.
He attended Crockett Tabernacle and was preceded in death by his father, Maynard Brooks.
Survivors include his wife, Rebecca S. Brooks of the home; mother and step-father, Della and Paul Pridemore of Max Meadows; five brothers, Robert Brooks of Schuyler, Va., Tommy Brooks of Max Meadows, David Brooks of Rural Retreat, Ricky Brooks of Max Meadows, and Ronnie Brooks of Wytheville; three sisters, Linda Smith of Wytheville, Joyce Copenhaver of Aberdeen, Md., and Debbie Dalling of Dover, Tenn.; father-in-law and mother-in- law, Jack and Ollie Oliver of Bean Station, Tenn. Four step-brothers, three step-sisters and several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held today (Saturday, May 27, 2000) at 2 p.m. at the Crockett Tabernacle with the Rev. Richard Collins officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service time.
The family suggests that those who prefer may memorials to the Southwest Virginia Cancer Center in Roanoke.
Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements.
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Stanley Byrd Brooks
Jefferson
Feb. 9, 1914
Sept. 2, 2000
Stanley Byrd Brooks, 86, was remembered at funeral services held Sept. 5 at the Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson. Rev. Joe Blevins and Rev. Charles Blevins officiated. Burial followed in the Sulphur Springs Cemetery in Chilhowie, Va.
Mr. Brooks was born in Smyth County, Va., to the late Allen and Suzanne Childress Brooks. He was a retired carpenter and a member of Bristol Baptist Church in Jefferson.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby Barker Brooks; two sons, Charles and Kenneth Brooks, both of Marion, Va.; one daughter, Arlene Woodie of West Jefferson; seven granddaughters, two grandsons and 11 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.
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Lela Brooks
Lansing
Dec. 6, 1914
Sept. 25, 2000
Lela Viola Ham Brooks, 85, was remembered at funeral services held Sept. 27 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Wayne Osborne, Rev. Lonnie Jones and Rev. David Testerman officiated. Burial followed in the Howell-Hill Cemetery.
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Howard Brooks, age 79, of the Laurel Valley Community of Troutdale, died Friday, March 5, 1999 at Smyth County Community Hospital.
He was born Sept. 5, 1919 in Smyth County, the son of Leander and Emily Hayes Brooks. He was a retired park ranger with Hungry Mother State Park for 20 years.
Surviving are his wife, Edith Blevins Brooks of the home; two daughters and a son-in-law, Juanita Tolliver, Meadows of Dan, Mildred "Millie" and Charles White, Marion; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Roza Sanders, Marion, Charlotte and Ambers Walls, Troutdale, and Irene Powell, Burlington, N.C.; four grandchildren: Melissa Boatwright, James Tolliver, Richard Tolliver and Steven Tolliver; three great-grandchildren: Jamie Tolliver, Reese Boatwright, and Maranda Tolliver.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 8, at 11 a.m. in Bethel Baptist Church in Konnarock with the Rev. Jerry Fritz officiating. Interment followed in Laurel Cemetery. Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Mount Rogers Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 47, Whitetop, VA 24292.
Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements.
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Ella Arlene Brooks, age 84, of Frankford, Del., died Saturday, March 6, 1999 in Millsboro Nursing Home, Millsboro, Del.
Mrs. Brooks was born Oct. 27, 1914 in Troutdale. She was the widow of Walter Zee Brooks and was a homemaker. She had worked at RMR Corporation, Elkton, Md., had attended Baptist Bible Church, Elkton, Md., and Comer's Creek Baptist Church in Troutdale. She enjoyed flower gardening.
Survivors include two daughters, Dorothy Whisman, Frankford, Del., and Vina Castle, Elkton, Md.; two sons, Charles Brooks, Perryville, Md., and Dale Brooks, Elkton, Md.; one brother, Charlie Wagner, Troutdale; two sisters, Ruth Combs, Elkton, Md., and Ruby Greene, Chilhowie; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; four great-great- grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 8, at 11 a.m. at Hicks Home for Funerals in Elkton, Md., with the Rev. Donald E. Alford of Union United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was in Gilpin Manor Memorial Park, Elkton, Md.
Hicks Home for Funerals in Elkton, Md., was in charge of arrangements.
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Sarah McCormick Brooks, age 88, of Martinsville, formerly of Grayson County, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999 at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville.
Mrs. Brooks was born April 10, 1910 in Grayson County, the daughter of Claiborn and Laura Reedy McCormick.
She was the widow of Ray D. Brooks. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jack and Matthew McCormick and a sister, Nora Whittington.
Surviving are one daughter, Charlotte M. Brooks, Fieldale; one sister, Susie Coldiron of West Jefferson, N.C.
Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 15, at Valley Drive Baptist Church in Martinsville.
Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. in Comers Creek Cemetery in Troutdale with the Rev. Bobby Rakes officiating.
Norris Funeral Home in Martinsville and Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence were in charge of arrangements.
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Daphne L. Blevins Brooks, age 71, died Monday, April 10, 2000 at her home in Saltville.
Mrs. Brooks was the wife of the late Ralph Brooks and the daughter of the late Samuel and Alice Blevins.
Surviving are one daughter, Sandra Hunt; three grandchildren and spouses, Tommy Hunt and wife Renee, Susan Hunt Maiden and Daniel, and Devin Hunt Puckett and Dave; four great-grandchildren, Auburn Rose Hunt, Zachary Tyler Surber, Mayson Lee Maiden and Tayler Brooke Puckett; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Carolyn Blevins Barr and husband Roger, Chilhowie, Geneva Blevins Harris and husband Tommy of Saltville, Elizabeth Blevins Hayden, wife of the late Carl Hayden of Saltville; eight nieces and nephews; 12 great-nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be conducted today, April 12, at 2 p.m. at the Mount Rose Cemetery with the Rev. Bobby Briggs officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Henderson Funeral Home prior to the graveside service.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.
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Edna Copenhaver Brooks, age 79, died Wednesday, March 31, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
She is survived by two sisters, Rora Keyes and Ethel Eller, both of Marion; one brother, Rev. Glenn Powers of Marion; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 4, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Eller and the Rev. Billy Morefield officiating. Burial will follow in Macedonia Cemetery, Chilhowie. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Seaver-Brown Chapel.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
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Garland Dean Brooks Sr., age 61, died Monday, Nov. 16, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Smyth County.
Mr. Brooks was preceded in death by his wife Patsy; his son Larry; and a brother Jack Brooks.
He is survived by his fianc‚‚ and very special person, Doris Robbins; two sons, Garland Dean Brooks Jr., Troutdale, and Charles David Scott, Sugar Grove; one brother, Julian Paul Brooks, Sugar Grove; one sister, Violet Brooks Hamm, Marion; three grandchildren: Crystal Brooks Jeffries, Gregory "Bubba" Brooks, and Charles David Scott Jr.; two great-grandchildren, Miranda Jeffries and Hunter Graham Scott; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kenny Price officiating. Burial will follow in Attoway Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight at the funeral home.
Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Gladys Anderson Brooks, age 86, widow of Glen Brooks, died Sunday, Dec. 8, 1996 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. Mrs. Brooks was a member of the Comers Creek Baptist Church.
She is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law, Virginia McClanahan, Marion, and Pearl B. and J.C. Lane of Flatridge; seven sons and four daughters-in-law: Earl Brooks of Marion, Pete Brooks of Freesburg, Ill., Blaine and Carolyn Brooks, and Rex and Kay Brooks, all of Sugar Grove, Glen Jackson and Joyce Brooks of Konnarock, Garland Brooks of Flatridge, and David and Ruby Brooks of Powhatan; five sisters: Hassie Grinstead and Hattie Testerman, both of Marion, Mary Tolliver and Dolly Cullop, both of Troutdale, Selvia Cannella of Joppa, Md.; one brother, Bane Anderson of Troutdale; 16 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 13, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage and Rev. Phillip Duvall officiating. Burial followed in Comers Creek Cemetery.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
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Patricia Ann Vernon Brooks, age 55, died Tuesday, March 17, 1998 at her home in Marion. Mrs. Brooks was a loving mother and grandmother.
She is survived by one daughter, Pamela Ann Brooks of Marion; two sons and daughter-in-law, Barry L. and Robin E. Brooks, and James Gregory Brooks, all of Chilhowie; one sister and brother-in-law, Peggy and Ronald Blankenbeckler of Seven Mile Ford; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Glen and Helen Vernon of Marion, and Ronald and Phyllis Vernon of Elkton, Md.; one daughter-in-law, Dana Brooks of Chilhowie; four grandchildren, Kayla Brooks, Shana Brooks, Stefanie Brooks and Brandon Brooks; four nephews and one niece.
Funeral services were held Thursday, March 19, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Darrell Pickle officiating. Burial followed in Thomas Cemetery in Marion.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
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Rush Braxton Brooks, age 86, died Monday, Sept. 29, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mr. Brooks was a native of Grayson County and lived most of his life in Smyth County. He worked in the mines in West Virginia for over 20 years and retired from the Brunswick Corporation in Marion.
He was a member of the Liberty Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Fannie Evelyn Brooks, and one son Darrell Brooks.
Survivors include his wife, Addie Brooks, Marion; three daughters, Joyce Eberle, Dallas, Texas, Judy Birdwell, Hampton, and Christine Terry, Marion; two sons, Ronald Brooks and Steve Brooks, both of Marion; two sisters, Josie Smith and Ethel Smith, both of Marion; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Neitch and the Rev. Walter Statzer officiating. Interment will follow in the Thomas Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the funeral home and any time at the residence.
Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Mr. William Larry Brooks, age 79, of 39 Ashbrook Lane, Ennice, N.C., died Tuesday evening, October 19, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. He is survived by his wife: Alfajean Poole Brooks of the home; one daughter: Mary Lou Brooks of Thurmond, N. C.; three sons and daughters-in-law: Dwaine R. and Darlene Brooks of Asheville, N.C., Ronnie and Glenda Brooks of Thurmond, and Johnny and Chris Brooks of Las Vegas, Nevada; four sisters: Ethel Chappell of Ennice, N.C., Hazel Edwards of Glade Valley, N.C., Fern Brooks of Mtn. Park, N.C., and Edith Maines of State Road, N.C.; two brothers: Don Brooks of Havre de Grace, Md., and Paul Brooks of Glade Valley, N.C.; three step daughters and spouses: Natasha Smith of Ennice, N.C., Debbie and Lynnie Crouse of Sparta, N.C., Louise and Ivan Bedsaul of Galax, Va.; one step-son: Dean Todd of Ennice; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; five step-grandchildren; and one daughter-in-law: Linda Brooks of Thurmond. Funeral services will be conducted Friday Morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel, with burial in the Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta.
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Mrs. Della Scott Brooks, age 100, of Foggy Mtn. Road, Glade Valley, N.C., died Sunday, September 24, 2000, at her daughter Ellen's home on Mtn. View Road, Glade Valley. She was the widow of Frank Brooks. She is survived by six daughters: Mabel McKnight of Glade Valley, NC, Elsie Moore of Murfreesboro, Tn., Louise Smith of Glade Valley, NC, Ruby Himmer of Abingdon, Md., Ruth Mitchell of Havre de Grace, Md and Ellen Brooks of Glade Valley, NC; two sons: Roy Brooks of Fredricksburg, Va. and Bobby Brooks of Bowling Green, Va.; and twenty-five grandchildren, forty-one great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two children: Roxie Royall and Clifford Brooks. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday morning, September 26, 2000, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Mtn. View Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Everett Shaw will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday evening, September 25, 2000, at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. The family will be the home place on Foggy Mountain Rd., Glade Valley, NC.
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Mrs. Grace Benge Brooks, age 77, of 871 Bullhead Rd. Sparta, N.C., died Thursday morning, March 9, 2000, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law: William Jr. and Shirley Watson of Bel Air, Maryland; two grandchildren: Billy Watson and Christine Gray both of Bel Air, Md.; two great- grandchildren: Jacob and Olevia Cocheran of Bel Air, Md.; one brother: Junior Benge of Austinville, N.C.; two sisters: Bertha Crouse of Sparta, and Alma Walls of Glade Valley, N.C.; a special niece: Eula Lambert of the home; and several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon, March 11, 2000, at 2:00 P.M. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. James Smith will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta and at other times at the home of Eula Lambert, 871 Bullhead Rd., Sparta.
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Mr. Tommy Glenn Brooks, Sr., age 45, of 324 Folger Rd. Sparta, N.C., died Friday evening, August 13, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, N.C. He is survived by his companion: Monra Pearl Edwards of the home; one son: Tommy Glenn Brooks, Jr. of Sparta; one daughter: Lisa Moxley of Sparta; his father: Hugh Brooks of North Wilkesboro, N.C.; his mother: Eva Edwards Parsons of Sparta; one brother: Alton Hugh Brooks of Piney Creek, N.C.; one sister: Carol Parsons Johnson of Sparta; his grandmother: Oddie Bedsaul Edwards of Sparta; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Chestnut Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta.
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Eugene Edwin Brooks, age 60, of 3457 Mtn. View Road, Glade Valley, NC, died Monday, July 24, 2000, at his home. He is survived by his wife: Dorothy Brown Brooks of the home; one daughter: Melissa Brooks of Sparta; one son and daughter-in-law: Jesse and Lenna Brooks of Glade Valley, NC; four grandchildren: Abbey Brooks and Casey Brooks, both of Glade Valley, NC, Hadley Brooks of Sparta, NC and Brandon Lundy of Wilmington, NC; one brother: John Dale Brooks of Ennice, NC; and one half-brother: Odis Brooks of Maryland. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, July 26, 2000, at 11:00 AM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Woodruff Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Elder Don Richardson will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7-8 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, NC.
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Henry Copenhaver Brosius, age 78, of Maitland, Fla., died Thursday, March 2, 2000 in Florida Hospital, Orlando, Fla.
Mr. Brosius was born in Marion and moved to central Florida in 1968. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Maitland. He was a retired Major in the United States Air Force and served as a pilot during World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
He is survived by his wife, Ann W. Brosius of Maitland, Fla.; two daughters, Beverly Brosius of Maitland, Fla., and Lynn Brosius-van Gorp of Fort Myers, Fla.; one sister, Mary Helen Nihart of McLean.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 6, at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Maitland, Fla., with the Rev. Richard Meyer officiating. Burial followed in Glen Haven Memorial Park with military honors.
This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.
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Raymond J. Brosmer, age 83, died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Grace Storms Brosmer of Marion; two sons, Allan Scott Brosmer of Bangor, Maine and Bradley James Brosmer of Parks, La.; one sister, Ruth B. Kane of Ithaca, N.Y.; three stepdaughters, Margie Ann Hamrick of Louisville, Tenn., Sharman Stacey Storms of Marion, and Melody BethAnn Billeaud of Youngsville, La.; one stepson, Michael Kent Storms of Hazelton, Penn.; one niece, Karen Kane Nichol of Ithaca, N.Y.; one first cousin, David Phelps of Norwich, N.Y.
A Mass of Resurrection will be held today, March 1, at 5:30 p.m. at the St. John's Catholic Church, Marion, with Father Bob Krenik officiating. Burial will follow at a later date in the St. Paul's Cemetery, Norwich, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association, 919 North Michigan Ave., Chicago, Ill. 60611. The family will receive friends today from 3 to 5 p.m. at the St. John's Catholic Church in Marion.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
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Rex Gale Brown, 66, of Roanoke, died Thursday, May 8, 1997 at the VA Medical Center in Salem. He was a veteran of both the Army and the Navy.
Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his father, Herman D. Brown; his mother, Laura V. Lucas; two brothers, James Garland Brown, and Lewis Ray Brown.
Surviving are five brothers: William S. Brown and wife Mary of Marion; Robert D. Brown and wife Judy of Roanoke; Charles R. Brown of Springfield; J. Frank Huffman of Roanoke; Chester Huffman and wife Grace of Middleburg; two sisters, Betty Ruth Perkins of Roanoke and Patricia B. Berga of Falls Church.
Graveside services will be conducted today, May 10, at 1 p.m. in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Kenneth R. Butterworth officiating.
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Mrs. Brettie Barker Cockerham Brown, age 80, of 6341 Austin-Little Mt . Road, Elkin, NC, died Thursday evening, October 12, at the Avante in Wilkesboro, NC. She is survived by four daughters and three sons-in-law: Mary and Gene Walkins of McGrady, NC, Evelyn and Jim Gentry of Elkin, NC, Nancy and Odell McCann of Jonesville, NC and Janie Blevins of Elkin, NC; three sons and daughters-in-law: Bud and Freida Cockerham of Glade Valley, NC, Arlie and Susie Cockerham of Elkin, NC and Carlie and Louise Cockerham of Elkin, NC; 34 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren; two sisters: Dorothy Adams of Elkin, NC and Margie Lyons of Traphill, NC; three half- sisters: Edna Soots and Hallie Soots both of Ronda, NC and Helen Stroud of Jonesville, NC; and three half- brothers: Walter Barker of Jonesville, NC, Gaither Barker and Harvey Barker both of Elkin, NC. Funeral Services will be conducted Sunday at 2:30 PM at the Pleasant Home Baptist Church in Elkin with burial to follow in the Church Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the services to lie in state. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 7-9 PM at the Kennedy Funeral Home in Elkin, NC.
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Beatrice Lucille Smith Brown, age 69, died Thursday, Oct. 2, 1997 at her home in Marion.
She was a native of Saltville and had lived in Marion and Roanoke. She was a homemaker most of her life and was a member of the Atkins Baptist Church.
Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Donald and Debbie Hogston, Smith Mountain Lake, and Dennis Brown, Sugar Grove; one daughter, Bobbie Wertz, Roanoke; her mother, Ora Lee Smith, Marion; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Gene and Helen Smith, Atkins, Joe and Jeanette Smith, Marion, and Buck and Ginny Smith, Troutdale; one sister and brother-in-law, Opal and Bill Thomas, Marion; two grandsons, Chad Hogston, Wilmington, Del., and Philip Wertz, Roanoke; four nieces and five nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, Oct. 5, at 8 p.m. at Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jack Burke officiating. Interment will be Monday, Oct. 6, at 11 a.m. at the Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations should be made to the Atkins Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 214, Atkins, VA 24311.
Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Willie Brown, age 88, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999 at the home of his niece, Bessie L. Hall.
Mr. Brown was a former resident of Bluefield, W.Va., and the son of the late Alex and Lula McKinney Brown. He was a retired coal miner.
Survivors include one brother, Landon Brown, Cleveland, Ohio; four sisters, Louvenia Cole, Chilhowie, Marie Brown, Martha Kate Brown, both of Glade Spring, and Janie Watkins, Oxton Hill, Md.; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted today, Dec. 4, at 11 a.m. in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Chilhowie Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. today at the funeral home.
Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.
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Shirley Ann Woods Gross Brown, age 52, of Sugar Grove, died Wednesday, April 30, 1997 in the Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Brown was a native of Smyth County and was a lifelong resident of the Sugar Grove area. She was a member of the Valley View Baptist Church.
Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by one sister, Anna Mae Woods.
Survivors include her husband, Ray M. Brown Sr.; three daughters, Jo Ann Gross Woods, Katherine M. Gross Poole, both of Marion, and Sherry L. Gross Testerman, Thomas Bridge; two sons, John F. Gross, Marion, and Ray M. Brown Jr., Sugar Grove; one sister, Barbara W. Harrington, Adwolfe; two brothers, Roger F. Woods, Chilhowie, and Steve L. Woods, Marion; 10 grandchildren: John Gross Jr., Angel Gross, Sunshine Gross, Destiny Gross, Stephanie Woods, Stacy Woods, Sonya Woods, Natasha Poole, Jessica Poole and Jason Earl Testerman.
Funeral services will be conducted today, May 3, at 2 p.m. in Valley View Baptist Church with the Rev. Roger Frost and the Rev. Marion Boggs officiating. Interment will follow in Slemp Cemetery.
Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Lillian Claudine Brown, of Max Meadows, died Monday, Aug. 2, 1999 in Wythe County Community Hospital.
Mrs. Brown was born in Smyth County, the daughter of the late Cleve and Henda Patterson Thompson and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Sugar Grove. She was preceded in death by her sister, Patsy Brown; three brothers, Harold Thompson, Grover Thompson and Robert Thompson; one half-sister, Pauline Goins; and a half- brother, Lewis Phipps.
She is survived by her husband, Eugene G. Brown, of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and David Crockett of Max Meadows; two sons and daughter-in-law, Richard and Denise Brown of Galax, and Eugene D. Brown, of the home; two granddaughters, Shaunika Crockett and Nickysha Brown; one great-grandson; Nicholas Brown; three sisters, Wilma Austin of Max Meadows, Evelyn Austin of Cleveland, Ohio, and Louise Jordan of Takoma Park, Md.; two brothers, James Thompson of San Diego, Calif., and Quinton Thompson of Imperial Beach, Calif.; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Aug. 5, at 1 p.m. at the Barnett's Funeral Chapel in Wytheville with the Rev. Kenneth Sawyers officiating. Entombment will follow in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8 tonight or at the residence at any time.
Barnett's Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of arrangements.
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Nancy Josephine "Rose" Brown, age 75, died Thursday, Feb. 20, 1997 at her home in Saltville. She was a member of the Plasterco United Methodist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Clarence Brown; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Barbara B.) Lee, Lapeer, Mich.; three grandchildren, Mrs. Ronnie (Tammie) Holmes, Emory, Mrs. Duane (Marcy Jo) Erke, Charlotte, N.C., and David I. Lee, Lapeer, Mich.; four great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Glenda Dennison and the Rev. Jack Sprinkle officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Saltville Rescue Squad or Community Hospice of America, 540 W. Main St., Wytheville, VA 24382.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
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Elsie Constance French "Butch" Brown, age 71, died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 1998 at her home in Damascus.
She was a native of Superior, W.Va., and had lived in Damascus for the past 48 years.
She was a 1947 graduate of Johnston Memorial School of Nursing and received "Best Bedside Nurse Award."
She was very active in the Damascus Senior Citizens where she received an "Outstanding Service Award" in 1996.
She was a member of Damascus United Methodist Church where she sang in the church choir.
Survivors include her husband, Walter Q. Brown; one daughter, Betty B. Lowe, Mountain City, Tenn.; one son, Walter Timothy Brown, Mountain City, Tenn.; two sisters, Mary Henderson Marino, Princeton, W.Va., and Annis Mills, Welch, W.Va.; one grandson, Matthew Walter Bray, Mountain City, Tenn.; one granddaughter, Jenna Kate Brown, Mountain City, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, in the Damascus United Methodist Church with the Rev. Helen Phillips and the Rev. Donald Morris officiating. The committal service and interment was held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, in Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be sent to the Damascus United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 358, Damascus, VA 24236.
Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.
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Emanuel Brown, age 46, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
He was preceded in death by his father, Solomon Brown.
Survivors include his mother, Minnie Brown, Marion; two brothers, Fred Brown, Marion, and Ernie Brown, Chilhowie; one sister, Wanda Brown, Marion.
Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 8 p.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lester Turner officiating. Interment was Thursday, Jan. 22, at 11 a.m. in Brown Cemetery, Cripple Creek.
Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
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Cora Ethel Brown, 91, of Galax, died Tuesday, March 13, 2001, at Waddell Nursing Home.
She was born June 1, 1909, in Carroll County to Jesse E. and Callie Atkins Mays.
She was the widow of Harvey Crafford Brown.
Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Kerry and Betty Brown of Kingsport, Tenn.; two daughters-in-law, Ola Brady of Alexandria and Joyce Brown of Fries; two sisters, Ina Fortner of Ohio and Ila Sparks of Fries; three grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral will be held today, Friday, at 11 a.m. at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home with burial in the Pleasant Home Union Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. John Williams will officiate.
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William Eugene "Billy" Brown, age 45, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was of the Protestant Christian Faith and was preceded in death by his sister, Carol Sue Brown.
He is survived by his parents, William and Laura Grey Brown of Marion; two sisters, Wanda Breedlove and Mary Jett, both of Marion; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles; a very special friend, Charlotte Osborne, and several other special friends.
Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 24, at 2 p.m. in Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Joe Powers and the Rev. Allen Osborne officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
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Pauline Cornett Brown, age 86, of Jonesborough, Tenn., died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2000 at Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following a lengthy illness.
Mrs. Brown was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl Cornett of Marion. As a child she attended a one room schoolhouse in Laurel Springs. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from William & Mary College in Williamsburg. She taught Home Economics at Marion High School.
Mrs. Brown married the Rev. Paul E. Brown and accepted her husband's calling to the ministry as her own calling. With her husband, she served in Methodist churches in Massachusetts, Indiana, New Jersey, Virginia and Tennessee, both in the gracious services of a minister's wife and as a talented teacher working with all age levels from kindergarten to adult. She served as children's director for the Oak Ridge District of Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Brown and her husband, Dr. Paul E. Brown Sr., served as the pastor's family at Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church in Johnson City, Tenn., 1973-79. Upon retirement in 1989 from Holston Conference, they were made the Past Emeritus family of Munsey. Mrs. Brown was a member of the Fellowship Sunday School class. She and her husband were delegates to three World Methodist Conferences in London and Oxford, England and Denver, Colo. She was a member of the Bible Study Fellowship in Kingsport, Tenn., and a member of the Gold Club of William & Mary College.
A major emphasis of her life was the organization, empowerment and strengthening of women in the local church. She served as an officer in the United Methodist Women locally and as a conference officer. She was awarded a life membership twice in the Holston Conference for United Women for the service. She served as Dean of Holston Conference School of Missions.
Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by three sisters, one brother and a great-granddaughter.
She is survived by her husband, Paul E. Brown Sr.; four children and spouses, Dr. and Mrs. Paul E. Brown Jr., Johnson City, Tenn., Dr. and Mrs. Don Hodge, Melbourne, Fla., Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bauserman, M.B.A., Manassas, and Dr. and Mrs. Sam Brown, Portsmouth; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Margaret Worley, Blacksburg, Ruby Garnett, Crozett, and Louise Warren, Marion; one sister-in-law, Thelma Aker, Chilhowie; a host of nieces and nephews.
Interment was held Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 4 p.m. at Monte Vista Burial Park. A reception of friends and family was held from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary and again following the Service of Celebration which was held from 7 to 8 p.m. at Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church. Pastors John Ripley and Wayne Cummings officiated the services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that all memorial contributions be made to the Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church Building Fund, 201 E. Market St., Johnson City, Tenn. 37601.
Appalachian Funeral Home in Johnson City, Tenn., was in charge of arrangements.
Brown
Daniel Lester Brown, 95, died Saturday, June 21, 1997 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie.
He was the former owner and operator of the Dip Dog Stand in Marion. He was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Marie Elswick Brown.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Larry D. and Jackie Brown, Knoxville, Tenn.; one sister, Mae Martin, Essex, Md.; one grandson, Logan Brown, Knoxville, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Fred Harcum and the Rev. Billy Joe Dixon officiating. Burial was in the Riverside Cemetery, Chilhowie.
Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.
BROWN
Mrs. Reecie Brown, age 98, of Piney Creek, N.C., died Thursday evening, June 17, 1999, in the Ashe Living Center in Jefferson, N.C. She was the widow of Talmadge Brown. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law: Ray and Ann Brown of West Jefferson, N.C.; four grandchildren: Mike Fender of Piney Creek, Pauline Sheaffer of South Carolina, Diane Corbett of Meband, N.C., and David Brown of Piney Creek, N.C; five great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Piney Creek Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta.
BROWN
Mrs. Donna Hash Brown, age 94, of 3591 Hwy. 93, Sparta, N.C., died Thursday, February 24, 2000, in Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She was the widow of Fred Brown. She is survived by five daughters and three sons- in-law, Dorothy Mabe of Winston-Salem, N.C., Sue and Phillip Caldwell of Boomer, N.C., Evelyn and Charles Earp of Sparta, N.C., Donna Chapman of Flagstaff, Az. and Linda and Joe Hornung of Sparta; three sons and daughters-in-law, Ralph and Irene Brown, Jim and Lois Brown all of Sparta, Joe and Janet Brown of Independence, Va.; one brother, Wayne Hash of Winston-Salem, N.C.; two sisters, Nina Reeves of Sparta, N.C., and Ruby Halsey of Piney Creek, N.C.; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Elk Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral services. There will be no visitation Saturday evening.
BROWN
Sally Colvard Bledsoe Brown, age 92, a native of Alleghany County, formely residing at 211 Choate Avenue, Sparta, North Carolina, died Thursday evening, July 13, 2000, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She was the last of the seven children born to Jesse Ransom and Dema Colvard Bledsoe. After graduating from Glade Valley High School in 1927 and becoming certified as a beautician, she pursued several vocations in related fields. Employed by the Wella Corporation, manufacturer of beauty parlor equipment and supplies in New York City, she was able to travel widely as a national representative . As such, she experienced adventures which for the 1930's were rare for a woman. Her travel series "Touring the Good Old U.S.A." published in the in the Alleghany Times, documented these experiences. Original poetry and paintings leave a legacy which mark her creative personality. She leaves a host of friends and relatives whose affectionate memories insure that this special life will be missed, but not forgotten. She is survived by several nieces and nephews: Mr. Jim Andrews, Mr. Joseph Andrews and Mr. Duke Bledsoe, Sparta, Mr. Sidney Bledsoe, Elkton, Md., Mr. Thomas Bledsoe, Newark, Del., Mr. Byron Bledsoe, Merietta, Ga., Mr. Baxter Bledsoe, Jonesboro, Tenn., Mrs. Robert Cogswell, Charlotte, N.C., Mrs. Dewey Davidson, Winston-Salem, N.C. and Mrs. Rufus E. Lawrence, Tarboro, N.C. A graveside service will be held at Sparta Cemetery, Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Phillip Pogue officiating. Arrangements are by Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta.
BROWN
Mr. Edward Francis Brown, age 75, of 349 Sparks Hill, Sparta, N.C., died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. He is survived by his wife, Frieda Fay Brown, of the home. Mr. Brown was born in Springfield, Mass., Feb. 20, 1924, to the late Edward F. Brown, Sr., and Helen Brown. He was a retired bank officer, and had lived in Alleghany County since 1975. He was a member of the VFW, the local police benevolent society, the Elks Lodge in Florida, and other civic organizations. There will be no visitation or funeral service. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home of Sparta is serving the Brown family. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family may be sent c/o Grandview Memorial Funeral Home, P.O. Box 10, Sparta, N.C., 28675
BROWN
Mrs. Veatrice Billings Moxley Brown, age 69, of 140 Taylor Street, Mt. Airy, NC, died Friday morning, August 18, 2000, in the Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC. She is survived by her husband: Steven Brown of the home; one daughter: Brenda Shew of Pilot Mtn., NC; two sons: Ronnie Moxley of Asheboro, NC and Stanley Moxley of Sparta, NC; six grandchildren: Lisa Shaw, Dale Moxley, Stephanie Jolly, Shannon Moxley, Ryan Moxley and Chonda Moxley; three great-grandchildren: Brandy Shaw, Beth Shaw and Tristen Moxley; three sisters: Ethelene Pruitt of Yadkinville, NC, Irene Ashley and Georgia Feene Caudill both of North Wilkesboro, NC; and one brother: J.C. Billings of Ohio. She was preceded in death by her first husband: Joe Bill Moxley. Funeral Services will be conducted Sunday at 2:00 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Shiloh Methodist Cemetery. Elder Don Richardson, Rev. Frank Jones and Rev. Bobby Lyles will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. The family will be at the home of Stanley and Teresa Moxley, 65 Hodge Street, Rolling Green Development, Sparta, NC.
BROWN
Mrs. Letha E. Brown, age 84, of Rising Sun, Md., died Tuesday, Feb. 27, in the Union Hospital in Rising Sun, Md. She is survived by four daughters and sons-in-law: Elizabeth B. and Chris Johnson of Amelia, Va., Louise B. and Russell Hall of Seligman, Az., Irene B. and Gerry Hand of Glendale, Az. and Rita B. and Rick Davison of Rising Sun, Md.; two brothers: Eld. Ernest Brackins of Low Gap, NC and Ralph E. Brackins of Columbus, Ohio; one sister: Agnes L. Blevins of Oxford, Pa.; and 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted Monday at 2:00 p.m. at the Prathers Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday at 1:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers will be appreciated or Memorial Contributions may be made to the Prathers Creek Cemetery Fund, C/O Debbie Williams, P.O. Box 72, Sparta, NC 28675.
Browne
Kevin Shawn Browne, 41, of Independence, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2001, at Twin County Regional Hospital Galax.
He was born March 25, 1959, in High Point, N.C., to Jerry and Sue Morton Browne.
Survivors include his wife, Sandy G. Browne of Independence; two daughters, Connie Reynolds of Hampton and Crystal Yarrington of Newport News; one granddaughter, Ashleigh Reynolds of Hampton; his father and spouse, Jerry and Shirley Browne of Chesapeake; his mother, Sue Browne of Independence; one sister and spouse, Dawn and Dale Berry of Austin, Texas; a brother and spouse, Jerry and Sharon Browne of Chesapeake; his maternal grandmother, Mary Morton of Independence; a very special niece and nephew, Holly Browne and Zachary Berry; and his mother-in-law, Georgia Glore of Newport News.
A memorial service was held Saturday at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence. The Revs. Fred Jennings and Sam Holder and Mr. Darin Morton officiated.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Independence Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 607, Independence, Va. 24348.
Broyles
A. Kent Broyles, age 92, died Sunday, Feb. 2, 1997 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. He retired from Automotive Service & Supply Company and was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
He is survived by his wife, Ella Miller Broyles of Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Dwane and Sarah Broyles of Spartanburg, S.C.; one sister, Pauline Oliver of Bristol, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Cynthia Powell and Dottie Broyles, both of Spartanburg, S.C., and Caroline Broyles of Columbia, S.C.
Funeral services will be held today, Feb. 5, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. J.N. Howard officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 1 to 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, 115 S. Church St., Marion, VA 24354.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Broyles
C. Frank Broyles, 70, died Thursday, February 20, 1997 in Bristol Nursing Home.
He was a retired painting contractor and a draftsman. He was also a veteran of World War II and a member of Bryars-Cobb United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two brothers, James A. Broyles and William E. Broyles of Glade Spring, VA; three sisters, Mrs. Mildred B. Hunting, Mrs. Margaret B. Hogston and Mrs. Anne B. Ellis, all of Glade Spring, VA; two nieces; one nephew; three great-nieces; and three great-nephews.
Farris Funeral Service, Abingdon, is in charge.
Broyles
Ella Miller Broyles, age 90, widow of Kent Broyles, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Dwane and Sarah Broyles of Spartanburg, S.C.; three grand-children, Cynthia Powell, Dottie Broyles, both of Spartanburg, S.C., and Caroline Broyles of Columbia, S.C.
Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. James Pollock officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 115 S. Church St., Marion, VA 24354.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Broyles
James Alexander Broyles, age 86, of Glade Spring, died Monday, Feb. 1, 1999 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie.
Mr. Broyles was a native of Glade Spring and had lived most of his life in Washington County. He was of the Methodist faith and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include a brother, William Broyles of Glade Spring; three sisters, Anne Broyles Ellis, Margaret Hogston and Mildred Bunting, all of Glade Spring; two nieces; one nephew.
Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Tim Graham officiating. Committal services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 3, in Old Glade Presbyterian Cemetery with military rites by the Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post No. 6975. Friends are asked to assemble at the cemetery before services.
Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements.
Bruce
M. Jane Blevins Bruce, age 87, of Seven Mile Ford, died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mrs. Bruce was a very wonderful mother and grandmother. She was a longtime member of the Lebanon United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Betty Jane Hatton and Susanne Bruce King, and a son, Farmer L. Stubbs.
She is survived by her husband, Perry Bruce of Seven Mile Ford; one daughter, Patricia Foster of Abingdon; two sisters, Mabel Martin and Hallie Martin, both of Chilhowie; 19 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 3, at 10 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. R.J. Cullop officiating. Burial followed in Thomas Cemetery.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Brunk
HAZEL WOLFE BRUNK, age 72, of Dublin "the Little Creek Section of Bland County," Virginia died Monday September 4, 2000, at her residence. She was born in Bland County, the daughter of the late Everette C. and Nannie Belle Schrader Wolfe. She was a member of the Goshen Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Junior Neal Brunk; a daughter, Martha Corder, and five brothers and two sisters. She is survived by: a daughter and son-in-law, Louise and Tracy McKinney of Little Creek; a son and daughter-in-law, Everette and Barbara Brunk of Little Creek; two sisters - Alice Beamer, Mabel Beamer, both of Roanoke, VA; a son-in-law, Fred Corder of Pearisburg, VA; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 6, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Newberry Funeral Chapel in Bland with the Rev. Randy Morris and the Rev. Wayne Monroe officiating. Interment will follow in the Goshen Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Newberry Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday. Newberry Funeral Home in Bland, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.
BRYAN
Mr. Willie Ferrell Bryan, age 75, of 351 Macedonia Church Rd. Sparta, N.C., died Thursday, August 12, 1999, at his home. He is survived by five sons and daughters-in-law: Nathan and Ethelene Bryan of Winston-Salem, N.C., Ferrell Jr. and Vickie Bryan of Independence, Va., George and Carol Bryan, James and Jackie Bryan, and Melvin and Lisa Bryan all of Sparta; two brothers: Delmer Bryan of Sparta and Clay Bryan of Winston- Salem; eleven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel, with burial in the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta.
Bryant
Robert Eugene "Bob" Bryant, age 86, of Glade Spring, died Wednesday, March 1, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mr. Bryant was born in Johnson County, Tenn., the son of the late Thomas Guy and Mollie Bryant. He had lived most of his life in Washington County and was a member of Glade Community First Church of God.
Surviving are his wife, Myrtle Heath Bryant; six sons, John Richard Bryant and M.A. Bryant, both of Chilhowie, Herbert Bryant of Damascus, Carl Bryant of Abingdon, Dale Bryant of Bristol, and Max Bryant of Bristol, Tenn.; 17 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; a special friend, Gray Dishman Kulin.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, March 2, at 8 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Gene Little officiating. Graveside services were held Friday, March 3, at 11 a.m. in Old Glade Presbyterian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Glade Community First Church of God, 12223 Maple St., Glade Spring, VA 24340.
Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements.
Bryant
Margaret Ellen Bryant of Bristol died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2000 at Asbury Center at Baysmont in Kingsport, Tenn.
Miss Bryant was born in Chilhowie, a daughter of the late James Edward and Frances Belle Faris Bryant. She was a member of the Cradle Roll at Chilhowie Methodist Church.
When she was three or four years old, the family moved to Marion. She attended the Marion schools, was a graduate of Marion College and received her masters degree from Radford University.
Miss Bryant began her teaching career in a one-room school. She had lived in Bristol since 1941. She taught the first grade in elementary school for 43 years, 38 of which were at Fairmount School in Bristol, and retired in 1974. She was an active member of State Street United Methodist Church where she served on the Administrative Board and the Board of Finance. She was president of the United Methodist Women and chaired various committees.
Miss Bryant served as president of the Bristol Tennessee Retired Teachers Association where she helped establish the Retired Teachers Scholarship for Tennessee students interested in teaching. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, an honorary society for teachers, American Association of University Women, the U.W.C.A., the Teachers Bridge Club and the Women's Literary Club. She enjoyed reading, gardening and hiking. She was a great lover of nature and, most of all, loved children and her church.
Miss Bryant is survived by a special friend, Virginia Brockman of Kingsport, Tenn.; two nieces, Sue Bryant Parker and Barbara Richardson, both of Roanoke.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Dec. 28, at 1 p.m. at State Street United Methodist Church with the Rev. Fred Dearing and the Rev. Jane Nelson officiating. Committal service and burial was held in Round Hill Cemetery in Marion. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Bristol Tennessee Retired Teachers Scholarship Fund, State Street United Methodist Church or a favorite charity.
Blevins Funeral Home in Bristol was in charge of arrangements.
Buchanan
Florence H. (Lil) Buchanan died Saturday, Dec. 13, 1997 at her home in Marion.
Mrs. Buchanan was a native of Washington County and had lived most of her life in Smyth County. She retired from Marley Mouldings with over 27 years of service.
She was of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her husband, George Buchanan; one daughter and son-in-law, Harold and Patricia Crook, Marion; two sons, Harold Hess and Glenn Buchanan, both of Marion; one brother, Roger Hess, Marion; one sister, Ann Barr, Perryville, Md.; two grandchildren, Tony and Tammy Hess; two great-grandchildren, Angel and Josh Hess; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, at Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment followed in Roselawn Cemetery.
Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Buchanan
Mary Helen Buchanan, 73, of Saltville, died Monday, Aug. 11, 1997 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie.
Survivors include her husband, McKinley Buchanan, Saltville; one foster son, Mark Sweat, Saltville; three brothers, David Eastridge of Saltville, William P. "Billy" Eastridge, Whitney, Texas, and Ralph Eastridge, West Moreland, N.Y.; two sisters, Mrs. L.W. (Evelyn) Frye and Mrs. Bill (Dorothy) Gallahar, both of Saltville; and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, in Mount Rose Cemetery, Glade Spring, with the Rev. Shirley Carter officiating. Donations may be made to the Saltville Rescue Squad.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
Buchanan
William Fred "Billy" Buchanan, 56, died Monday, Nov. 10, 1997 in Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax.
He was a native of Rich Valley and a resident of Hillsville Southwestern Virginia Training Center.
Survivors include two brothers, Robert A. Buchanan, Chilhowie, and Howard Buchanan, Darby, Mont.; three sisters, Annie Novack, Elizabethtown, Ky., Margaret Thomas and Mary Burkett, both of Rich Valley; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Herman Cress officiating. Burial was in Ridgedale Cemetery.
Buchanan
Jeannie S. Buchanan, age 72, died Thursday, Sept. 2, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
She is survived by her husband, Brown B. Buchanan of Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Everett and Delores Buchanan; three grandchildren, Curtis, Doris and Carol Buchanan of Roanoke; 11 great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held today, Sept. 4, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Buchanan
Charles M. "Charlie Bill" Buchanan Sr., age 88, died Saturday, July 24, 1999 at his home in Rich Valley.
Mr. Buchanan was a lifelong farmer in Rich Valley and a member of Rich Valley Presbyterian Church.
Surviving are a son, Charles M. "Mac" Buchanan Jr., Rich Valley; two daughters, Sarah B. Groseclose of Ceres, and Martha Kennedy of northern Virginia; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, July 25, at 7 p.m. in Rich Valley Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Rich Cardot and the Rev. Jack Kincheloe officiating. Graveside services were held Monday, July 26, at 11 a.m. in Rich Valley Presbyterian Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be sent to the Saltville Rescue Squad.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
Buchanan
Margaret Virginia Buchanan, age 84, of Rich Valley, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2000 at the Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home.
Ms. Buchanan was the oldest daughter of the late Charlie and Myrtle Buchanan and was also preceded in death by four brothers.
Surviving are two sisters, Mary Ethel Burkett of Rich Valley, and Annie B. Novak of Elizabethtown, Ky.; two brothers, Robert Buchanan, Chilhowie, and Howard Buchanan, Darby, Mont.; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, Feb. 18, at 2 p.m. at the Ridgedale United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dan Jividen officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be sent to the Saltville Rescue Squad.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
Buchanan
Edward Hughes Buchanan, age 82, died Monday, June 22, 1998 at his home in Saltville.
He was a member of Madam Russell Methodist Church and was retired from Olin Corp. and the town of Saltville.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth Farris Buchanan; one son, Edward Farris Buchanan, Solon, Ohio; three daughters, Sheila Faye Buchanan, Mentor, Ohio, Lynn Buchanan Compton, Pikeville, Ky., and Ruth Anne Buchanan Thomas, Montpelier; five sisters, Eleanor Foster, Mary Katherine Keesee, Lyde Evelyn Preston and Barbara Ruth Buchanan, all of Roanoke, and Clara Helen Slaughtery, Richmond; six grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held today, June 24, at 2 p.m. in Madam Russell Methodist Church in Saltville with the Rev. Scott Robertson-Gouge, the Rev. Bill Cahill and the Rev. Wiley Neal officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Mausoleum. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Madam Russell United Methodist Church or the Saltville Rescue Squad.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.
Buchanan
Shug Buchanan, age 92, died Tuesday, June 27, 2000 at Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mr. Buchanan was a native of Rich Valley and had made his residence in Marion since 1956.o
Surviving are his wife, Margaret White Buchanan; one son, Ted Buchanan, Chilhowie; three daughters, Lorraine B. Mash, Glade Spring, Dorothy Blevins, Kingsport, Tenn., and Naomia Hutton, Marion; three sisters, Lucille Clear, Dorothy Spencer and Carrie Clear, all of Rich Valley; eight grandchildren; 13 great- grandchildren.
Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, June 29, at 11 a.m. at the Ridgedale Cemetery with the Rev. Gene Little officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.
Buchanan
John Kimble Buchanan, age 75, of Rich Valley, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mr. Buchanan is survived by his wife, Louise Buchanan of Rich Valley; one son, Howard Buchanan of Rich Valley; five daughters, Hazel Armstrong of Ceres, Betty Sheets and Margaret Osborne, both of Atkins, Carrie Cregger and Janet Armstrong, both of Marion; six sisters, Lucy Thompson and Carolyn Gross, both of Marion, JoAnn Phillips of North Carolina, Katherine Goad, Pearl Nicholas and Janie Harris, all of Maryland; 14 grandchildren; several great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held today, Feb. 9, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage and the Rev. Herman Cress officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgedale Cemetery in Rich Valley.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Buchanan
McKinley Eli Buchanan, age 83, of Saltville, died Monday, April 19, 1999 in Abingdon Manor.
Mr. Buchanan was the widower of Mary Helen Buchanan and was a veteran of World War II.
Surviving are several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be conducted today, April 21, at 11 a.m. in Mount Rose Cemetery.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.
Buchanan
John Carson Buchanan, age 81, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 1998 at his home in Rich Valley. He was the invalid son of the late John Gatewood Buchanan and Mattie Graham (Buchanan) Buchanan.
Survivors include two brothers, Jim Spiller Buchanan, Marion, and Charles McDonald Buchanan, Rich Valley; one sister, Elizabeth Buchanan Moxley, Chilhowie; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted today, Jan. 24, at 2 p.m. in Rich Valley Presbyterian Church with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from noon-2 p.m. today at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Chilhowie Rescue Squad.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.
Buchanan
Frank McCarty Buchanan Jr., age 69, of Glade Spring, died Sunday, May 23, 1999 in Bristol Regional Hospital.
Mr. Buchanan was a native of Johnson County, Tenn., a son of the late Frank McCarty Buchanan Sr. and Myrtle Ball Buchanan. He lived in Glade Spring for the past 40 years. He was an elder at the Old Glade Presbyterian Church and was instrumental in the development of Washington County.
Surviving are his wife, Mona Trent Buchanan; two sons, Frank McCarty Buchanan III and Patrick Campbell Buchanan, both of Meadowview; four daughters, Laura Bentzen of Centerville, Myrtle Ann Buchanan of McLean, Mary Tyler Presley of Front Royal, and Martha Ball Buchanan of Glade Spring; one brother, Kenneth Ball Buchanan of Lexington, Ky.; a sister, Jane Russell of Cleveland, Ohio; two sons-in-law, Clifford Presley and Gary Bentzen; two daughters-in- law, Rebecca Buchanan and Colleen Buchanan; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted today, May 26, at 2 p.m. in Old Glade Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Timothy Bird and the Rev. Robert N. Lominack Jr. officiating. Graveside services will be held in Rich Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the American Heart Association, 830 Sullins St., Bristol, VA 24201.
Farris Funeral Service of Abingdon is in charge of arrangements.
Buchanan
Virgie L. Buchanan, age 93, of Abingdon, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Perry Thompson Buchanan.
Survivors include two sisters, Nannie Belle Lamie, Abingdon, and Hallie Smith, Wytheville; three grandchildren, Cathy Buchanan, Saltville, Roger Buchanan, Glade Spring, and J.B. Buchanan, Abingdon; four great-grandchildren, Mimi Harrison, Goode, Eric Buchanan, Abingdon, April Frye and Michael Buchanan, both of Glade Spring; one daughter-in- law, June Buchanan, Saltville; a special friend, Helen Armstrong.
Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, at Ridgedale Cemetery in Rich Valley with the Rev. Bill Cahill officiating.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
Buchanan
Mary Rachel Buchanan, age 82, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 1997 at her home in Saltville.
She was a member of New Cove United Methodist Church and was the widow of Paddy Buchanan.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, David "Mac" and Pat Buchanan, Saltville; one daughter and son-in-law, Paddie and Garland Scott, Marion; one brother, Richard "Topsy" McGhee, Saltville; seven sisters, Annie Sanders, Saltville, Hazel Ford, Dora McAllister, Laura Blevins, Mixie McAllister and Betty Bise, all of Chilhowie, and Joyce Blevins, Marion; two grandchildren, Garland Scott III and Amy Lynn Scott; two great-grandchildren, Hannah E. Scott and Ashlyn L. Scott; one sister-in-law, Rosie McGhee.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 11, in Ridgedale United Methodist Church with burial in Ridgedale Cemetery.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.
Buck
KENNETH ASHBY BUCK, age 60 of Groseclose, Virginia, died Wednesday, December 27, 2000 at his residence. He was born in Rural Retreat, Virginia, the son of the late Ray and Mollie Havens Buck. Mr. Buck was an employee of the Virginia House Furniture Company in Atkins and was preceded in death by his first wife, Ina Shupe Buck and his second wife, Mildred Lane Buck, two sons, Kenneth Albert Buck and Edward Angelo Buck. He is survived by: one daughter and son-in-law - Vickie and Roger Cline of the home, one son - George A. Buck of Rockford Illinois; two sisters - Rayetta Leedy of Baltimore, Maryland and Nina Lane of Rural Retreat, VA; one brother - Ray Buck of Essex, Maryland; five grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 30, 2000 at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ray Haskett officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Groseclose, Virginia. the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday evening at the Lindsey Funeral Home or at the residence at any time. Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat is in charge of the arrangements.
Buck
Kenneth Ashby Buck, age 60, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2000 at his home in Groseclose.
Mr. Buck was born in Rural Retreat, the son of the late Ray and Mollie Havens Buck. He was an employee of the Virginia House Furniture Company.
Mr. Buck was preceded in death by his first wife, Ina Shupe Buck, and his second wife, Mildred Lane Buck; two sons, Kenneth Albert Buck and Edward Angelo Buck.
He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Vickie and Roger Cline, of the home; one son, George A. Buck, Rockford, Ill.; two sisters, Rayetta Leedy, Baltimore, Md., and Nina Lane, Rural Retreat; one brother, Ray Buck, Essex, Md.; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held today, Dec. 30, at 1 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ray Haskett officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Groseclose.
Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. o
Buck
Paul F. Buck, age 85, of Rural Retreat, died Monday, Aug. 18, 1997 in the Wytheville Manor.
Mr. Buck was born in Rural Retreat, the son of the late William B. and Daisy Mae Catron Buck. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, World War II and was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Rural Retreat.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Kinder Buck.
He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Barry Guynn; one son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Kathy B. Buck; two grandchildren, Bradley Guynn and Brian Guynn of Rural Retreat; one aunt, Ennis B. Kinder, Rural Retreat; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Aug. 21, at 2 p.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Edward Schaack officiating. Interment followed in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat. Graveside military rites were conducted by Rural Retreat American Legion Post #229. The family requests that those who prefer, may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Volunteer Emergency Services.
Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements.
Buckner, 80
Dorothy Velma Buckner, 89, of Willis died Sunday, March 11, 2001, at Eldercare of Hillsville.
Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Blanche and Seldon Quesenberry of Willis and Rosie Stillwell of Hillsville; a brother, Clark Quesenberry of Dugspur; one grandson; two great-grandsons; one stepgranddaughter; and three stepgreat-grandsons.
A funeral will be held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home with burial in the Quesenberry Family Cemetery. Elder Kenneth Hopkins and the Rev. Danny Phillips will officiate.
Buckner
Dorothy Velma Buckner, 89, of Willis, died March 11, 2001, in Eldercare of Hillsville. She is survived by daughters and son-in-law, Blanche and Seldon Quesenberrry of Willis, Rosie Stillwell of Hillsville; brother, Clark Quesenberry of Dugspur; one grandson, two great-grandsons, one step granddaughter, three step great- grandsons. Funeral was March 14 at 11 a.m. in Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel conducted by Elder Kenneth Hopkins and the Rev. Danny Phillips. Burial was in the Quesenberry Family Cemetery.
BUGIELSKI
Mr. Anthony A. Bugielski, age 57, of 138 Atwood St., Sparta, N.C., died Saturday evening, March 18, 2000, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. He was preceded in death by a grandson: Chase Andrew Bugielski. He is survived by his wife: Mary Ann Triplett Bugielski of the home; One daughter: Sabrina Arnold of Piney Creek, N.C.; two sons and a daughter-in-law: Jeff Bugielski of Charlotte, N.C., and Jimmy and Robin Bugielski of Sparta; three grandchildren: Chad and Leah Bugielski, and Brianna Arnold; one brother, Lawrence Bugielski of Lenoir, N.C.; and two sisters: Joan Woodruff and Cookie Smitzer, both of Michigan. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Whitehead-Joines Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta.
Buis
James Vawter Buis, age 24, died Oct. 31, 1998 in a vehicle accident while on military maneuvers in South Korea with the United States Army.
He was the grandson of the late Julian Vawter Copenhaver Sr. of Marion and Helen Copenhaver McKee of Kingsport, Tenn., and the late Dr. L. James Buis and Isabel Buis of Richmond.
He attended St. Christopher's School and was a 1992 graduate of the Steward School where he flourished in both sports and academics. In 1996 he graduated from Ferrum College with a bachelor's degree in political science and was on the dean's list; he attended graduate school at Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C.
He joined the United States Army and was stationed in South Korea where he served as a Fire Support Specialist with the 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery, 2nd Infantry Division at Camp Hovey. He attended St. Stephen's Episcopal Church.
Survivors include his father, J. Stephen Buis and mother, Matilda Copenhaver "Tibby" Buis of Richmond; one brother, John Errett Buis, currently teaching in Budapest, Hungary; an uncle, Julian Vawter Copenhaver Jr. of Hawesville, Ky.; an aunt, Gretchen Lynn Buis of Richmond.
A memorial service was held at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Richmond on Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. Burial was private. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Ferrum College or The Steward School.
Woody Funeral Home in Richmond was in charge of arrangements.
Bullins
Elizabeth "Lizzie" Bullins, age 81, widow of Fields Bullins, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 1998 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home.
She is survived by two daughters, Thelma Barker of Lansing, W.Va., and Linda Fitzwater of Oak Hill, W.Va.; two sons, Roger Jeffries of Minden, W.Va., and Robert Jeffries of St. Albans, W.Va.; one nephew and wife, Claude and Okie Woods of Sugar Grove; two nieces, Viola Eller of Sugar Grove, and a special niece, Missy Kelly of Marion.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 1, at 1 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Tom Martin officiating. Burial followed in Pugh Cemetery.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Burchett
John Thomas Burchett, age 85, died Monday, Jan. 27, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lilyar Tilson Burchett.
He is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald A. and Sadie Burchett of Marion, Neal E. and Peggy Burchett of Chilhowie, and Johnny L. and Barbara Burchett of Sugar Grove; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mildred E. and Donald Williams of Randleman, N.C., and Darlene and Ray Rogers of Friendsville, Tenn.; six grandchildren: Michelle Tucker, April Grady, Kimberly Bliley, Angela Burchett, Adam Burchett and Jonathan Burchett; two great-grandchildren, Madison Williams and Steven Tucker; one sister, Ruth Null of Cleveland, Ohio.
Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 29, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Sherman Dempsey, the Rev. Donald Medley and the Rev. John Tilson officiating. Burial will follow in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery in Chilhowie.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Burchett
Wiley James Burchett, age 70, died Friday, March 17, 2000 in Bealeton.
He is survived by his wife, Della Mae Burchett of Gainesville; two daughters, Kimberly Burchett of Bealeton, and Justine Burchett of Gainesville; two sons, James Burchett of Fredericksburg, and Timothy Burchett of Haymarket; three sisters, Peggy Baldwin, Marion, Laura Booth, Chesapeake, Ohio and Elizabeth Rush of DeLand, Fla.; one brother, Bobby Burchett of Austin, Texas; nine grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 20, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Eugene Baldwin officiating. Burial was in Rose Lawn Cemetery where full military rites were conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post 4667.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Burgess
Dolly H. Burgess, age 55, died Sunday, April 16, 2000 at her home in Saltville.
Mrs. Burgess was preceded in death by a son, Robert W. Burgess Jr., and her father, L.B. Hayden. She attended the Buckeye Hollow Pentecostal Holiness Church.
Surviving are her husband, Robert W. Burgess, Saltville; one son, Jonathan Burgess, of the home; one daughter, Marcy May, of the home; her mother, Louise Hayden, Saltville; one brother, Jimmy Hayden, Saltville; one sister, Phyllis Swartz, Saltville; two grandchildren, Travis May and Brittany May; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted today, April 19, at 2 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Wade Kestner and the Rev. Don Stanley officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.
Burke
Thelma Clear Burke, age 83, of Chilhowie, died Friday, Sept. 17, 1999 in Roanoke Community Hospital in Roanoke.
Mrs. Burke was the widow of Earl S. Burke and was also preceded in death by one son, John E. Burke; and a grandson, J.R. Mays. She was a member of the Tate's Chapel United Methodist Church and was a retired employee of Southwestern State Hospital.
She is survived by four daughters and three sons-in-law, Julia and Jack Williams of Evington, Sara and Hal Talley of Shelby, N.C., Pat Baumgardner of Vinton, and Sue and Don Wood of Wilmington, N.C.; one son and daughter-in-law, Stanley and Janice Burke of Blacksburg; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews including a special niece, Eleanor Burkett.
Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 20, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Scott A. Robertson-Gouge and the Rev. Carol Ferguson officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tate's Chapel United Methodist Church, c/o Mary Lou Stokes, 108 Plum Creek Road, Chilhowie, VA 24319 or the Carilion Hospice Services, 1917 Franklin Road, SW, Suite B, Roanoke, VA 24014.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Burkett
James Daniel "Danny" Burkett, age 35, died Monday, Oct. 18, 1999 at his home in Rich Valley.
Mr. Burkett was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Jean Burkett. He was employed by Lea Industries.
Survivors include his parents, John R. and Mary E. Burkett, Rich Valley; four sister, Shirley Calahan and Carole Mitchell, both of Marion, Nancy Smith, Saltville, and Dixie Burkett, Rich Valley; five brothers, Joe Burkett, Marion, Johnny Burkett, Wayne Burkett and Tony Burkett, all of Rich Valley, Chris Burkett of Saltville; five nephews and one niece: Brian Calahan, Craig Calahan, Kristi Hampton, Brad Burkett, Jason Burkett, Dylan Burkett; three greatnephews; two greatnieces; very special friend, Elizabeth Motley; special friend, Beverly Burkett.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Oct. 21, at 2 p.m. at the Ridgedale United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dan Jividen and the Rev. Rich Cardot officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Henderson Funeral Home.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.
Burkett
Charlie Otis Burkett, age 89, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.
Mr. Burkett had lived for more than 80 years in the Rich Valley area of Smyth County where he was a farmer, moving to Abingdon nine years ago. He was a member of United Methodist Church for 60 years and was a Sunday School teacher for 50 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, George W. and Betty Gillespie Burkett. He was the last member of his immediate family.
Survivors include his wife, Mildred Surber Burkett; four sons, Dr. Sexton Burkett, Lebanon, Benny Burkett, Wytheville, Bill Burkett, Fairfax, and Curtis Burkett, Abingdon; four daughters, Betty Burkett, Abingdon, Susie Pearl Webb, Bristol, Tenn., Maxine Benson, Blountville, and Patty Shelton, Gray, Tenn.; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, in Ridgedale United Methodist Church in Chatham Hill with the Rev. Joel Campbell and Jack Kincheloe officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to New Cove United Methodist Church, Rt. 3, Saltville, VA 24370.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
Burkett
Nannie Holmes Gillespie Burkett, age 79, died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2001 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mrs. Burkett was retired from the Southwestern State Hospital and was a member of the Riverside United Methodist Church.
Surviving are five daughters and sons-in-law, Darlene Speer and Jackie Widener, both of Marion, Susie V. (Polly) Wells and William (Bill) Carnes, New Kent, Bonnie Burkett, Richmond, and Jo Rheda and Jack Roten, Forest; one son, Gregory D. Burkett, Marion; five grandchildren, Kim Blevins, Eddie Speer, Tanya Rosser, Crystal Pierce and Joshua Widener; four great-grandchildren, Siera Speer, Paxton Rosser, Hank Rosser, Greyson Pierce; her special companion, Sunshine; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, Jan. 5, at 2 p.m. at D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in the Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Riverside United Methodist Church.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
Burkett
Berkley Dickerson Burkett, age 62, of Rich Valley, died Thursday, April 23, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father, Dickerson Burkett.
He was an active member of the Riverside United Methodist Church, was retired from American Electric Power and was an avid farmer.
Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Taylor Burkett; one son, Mark D. Burkett, Rich Valley; one daughter, Cindy J. Burkett, Rich Valley; his mother, Sadie G. Burkett, Rich Valley; one brother, T.W. Burkett, Marion.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, April 25, in the Riverside United Methodist Church in Rich Valley. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Donations may be made to the Saltville Rescue Squad.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.
Burkett
George L. Burkett, age 86, died Friday, July 31, 1998 at his home in Atkins.
Mr. Burkett was born in the Chatham Hill section of Smyth County on Feb. 23, 1912. He moved to Richmond in 1954 and worked as a mechanic on cars and school buses. After retirement in 1979 he moved back to Atkins.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran having served in World War II. He was part of the invasion of Okinawa, received five bronze stars and was a life member of the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667.
Mr. Burkett was an avid Atlanta Braves fan.
Survivors include his wife, Anna Mae Burkett; two daughters, Geneva Harris, Richmond, and Wanda King, Warsaw; one son, Roger Burkett, Richmond; two sisters, Evelyn Carter, Rich Valley, and Mildred Sprouse, Richmond; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug. 2, at 1 p.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ron Whitener officiating. Interment followed in the Ridgedale Cemetery in Rich Valley with military honors being rendered by the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667.
Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Burkett
Hazel Lindamood Burkett, age 80, died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 1999 at her home in Rural Retreat.
Mrs. Burkett was born in Bland County, the daughter of the late Clyde and Ada Perkey Lindamood. She was a member of the Fulton United Methodist Church in Groseclose and was preceded in death by her husband, M.D. Burkett Jr.
She is survived by one brother and wife, Hope and Nellie Lindamood, Salem; one nephew, Gary Lindamood, Salem; several other nieces, nephews, and close friends.
Graveside services were held Thursday, Aug. 5, at 7 p.m. at the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat with the Rev. Robert Countiss officiating. The family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Fulton United Methodist Church.
Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements.
Burnett
Michael Clifton Burnett, age 54, of Wytheville, died Saturday, March 20, 1999 in a Marion hospital.
He is survived by his mother, Velma Burnett Fredrick, Wytheville; two brothers, Gary Lee Burnett, Orlando, Fla., and John Burnett, Wytheville; two sisters, Judy King, Rural Retreat, and Patsy Akers, Dublin.
A memorial service was held Tuesday, March 23, at 11 a.m. at the Gillman Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Original Church of God, Spring St., Wytheville.
Gillman Funeral Chapel in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements.
Burnette
Ovella Margaret Burnette, age 75, died Saturday, April 29, 2000 at her home in Saltville.
Mrs. Burnette was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Saltville where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years.
Surviving are her husband, John W. Burnette; one daughter, Cheryl Thompson of Abingdon; three brothers, William Barbrow of Glade Spring, Clifton Barbrow of Saltville, and Herbert Barbrow of Bristol, Tenn.; one granddaughter, Angela Thompson of Alexandria.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, May 2, at 2 p.m. in the Church of God of Prophecy in Saltville with the Rev. Mike Mangrum and the Rev. Larry W. Barnes officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
Burnop
Carl C. Burnop, age 81, died Monday, Feb. 3, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
He is survived by his wife, Faye Warren Burnop of Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Juanita and William Jones of Kiawah Island, S.C.; two sisters, Helen Harris of Marion, and Elva Greer of Rock Falls, Ill.; one brother, Lee Burnop of Marion; two grandchildren, Chad H. Groseclose and Jason G. Groseclose, both of Charleston, S.C.; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held today, Feb. 5, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Weston B. Guthrie officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Burnop
Fred Eugene Burnop, age 72, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 1996 at the Mountain Home VA Center, Johnson City, Tenn.
He was a native of Atkins and was the son of the late Henry Richard and Mary Caudle Burnop. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army and Air Force.
Surviving are one son, the Rev. David Burnop of Plumtree, N.C.; two sisters, Helen Harris of Marion, and Elva Greer of Rock Falls, Ill.; two brothers, Carl Burnop and Lee Burnop, both of Marion; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the Grandfather Chapel of Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Greene officiating. Interment followed in the Cranberry Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Society of America, 2900 Eisenhower Ave., Suite 419, Alexandria, VA 22314.
Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Newland, N.C., was in charge of arrangements.
Burnop
Lee S. Burnop, age 85, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mr. Burnop was employed at Virginia Lincoln Furniture Factory, was co-owner and operator of B.H. Garage and was a building contractor until his retirement.
He is survived by his wife, Vivian Harris Burnop of Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Jim Phillips of Abingdon; one son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Charlene Burnop, Marion; two sisters, Helen Harris of Palmdale, Calif., and Elva Greer of Rock Falls, Ill.; three grandchildren, Lesa Phillips Brame of Rocky Mount, N.C., Scott Burnop of Philadelphia, Penn., and Leanne Burnop of Roanoke.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo and Dr. William A. Slater officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Burris
Raymond Gleaves Burris, age 89, of Rural Retreat, died Monday, Jan. 4, 1999 in the Birdmont Health Care Center in Wytheville.
Mr. Burris was born in Grayson County, the son of the late John and Pearlie Dell Brewer Burris. He was a member of the Fairview United Methodist Church in Rural Retreat and was preceded in death by his wife, Virgie Ellen Cornett Burris; one daughter, Locky May Burris, and two brothers, Roy and Marvin Burris.
He is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Mary Cedella and William Englar, Abingdon, Md., and Linda Carol Reardon of Rural Retreat; three sons and daughters-in-law, Oscar and Mary Ellen Burris of Virginia Beach, Donald and Betty L. Burris, Homer and Debbie Burris, and Jean Burris, all of Rural Retreat; one sister, Mable Flanagan, Rural Retreat; one stepsister, Mae Belle Thompson, Wytheville; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 7, at 2 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Rance Edwards officiating. Interment followed in the Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Emergency Services or to the Fairview Cemetery Fund.
Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements.
Burris
Raymond Donald Burris Sr., age 61, died Sunday, May 14, 2000 at his home in Rural Retreat.
Mr. Burris was born in Wythe County, the son of the late Raymond Gleaves and Virgie Ellen Cornett Burris. He was a member of the Fairview United Methodist Church, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a member of the Mt. Airy Masonic Lodge #226 A.F. & A.M., and the Rural Retreat American Legion Post #229.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert P. Burris; a sister, Locky May Burris; and a great-great-grandson, Timothy Thompson McCaughrean Jr.
Surviving are his wife, Betty L. Burris, of Rural Retreat; one daughter, Christine M. Burris, of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Raymond D. Jr. and Kathleen Burris of Virginia Beach; two sisters and brother-in-law, Mary and Bill Englar, Abingdon, Md., and Linda B. Reardon, Rural Retreat; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Oscar and Mary Ellen Burris, Virginia Beach, Homer and Debbie Burris, and Jean Burris, all of Rural Retreat; a grandson and spouse, Timmy and Doris McCaughrean, New Jersey; a great-grandson, Dillon McCaughrean; one step-grandson; two step-granddaughters; three step-great-grandsons; special friends, Bill, Farron, Will and Casey Smith, Don Viars, Buddy Smith, and Belle Ayers; special aunt, Mabel Flanagan; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services will be held today, May 17, at 1 p.m. at the Fairview United Methodist Church with the Rev. Rance Edwards and the Rev. Gerald Neeley officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with graveside military rites being conducted by Marion V.F.W. Post #4667. The family suggests that memorials be made to the Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund.
Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements.
Burse
Robert French Burse, age 90, died Sunday, Oct. 25, 1998 at his home in Penns Grove, N.J.
Mr. Burse was born in Atkins and had made his home in Penns Grove for the past 57 years. He was formerly employed as a Chemical Operator at the E.I. DuPont Chambers Works in Deepwater, N.J., retiring in 1973 with 25 years of service.
Mr. Burse was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia L. (Ritter) Burse in 1984, and sons Fred Burse and Thomas Whitaker. He was a member of St. Paul''s Methodist Church in Penns Grove.
Survivors include three sons, Connie Weller, Penns Grove, N.J., Robert Burse, Orlando, Fla., and Frank Lee Burse, Pennsville, N.J.; one sister, Edith Irvin, Sugar Grove; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held today, Oct. 31, at 11:30 a.m. from the Adams Funeral Home in Penns Grove. Interment will be in Eglington Cemetery in Clarksboro, N.J. Contributions may be made to St. Paul's Methodist Church, 17 Franklin & W. Harmony St., Penns Grove, N.J. 08069 or to a charity of your choice.
Adams Funeral Home in Penns Grove, N.J., is in charge of arrangements.
This is a courtesy announcement by the Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.
Burton
Bobby G. Burton Sr., age 60, died Sunday, April 2, 2000 in Valley Health Care Center.
Mr. Burton was born in Portagville, Mo., to Inez Burton and the late Lloyd Burton. He lived in Missouri and Michigan for most of his life before moving to Marion. He was employed by General Motors for several years and was a veteran of the U.S. Army.
In addition to his father, Mr. Burton was also preceded in death by one brother, Wayne Burton, and one sister, Dorothy Burton.
Surviving are his wife, Barbara Burton; two daughters and one son-in-law, Amy and Greg Harris, Marion, and Mary Fields, Meadowview; one son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Tonja Burton, Heidelburg, Germany; one stepdaughter, Melissa Kincer and husband Johnny, Cripple Creek; his mother, Inez Pearl Burton, Plainwell, Mich.; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and John Glasstetter, Grand Blanc, Mich., Sharon and Jerry Fredenburg, Plainwell, Mich., and Patsy Pearce, Elizabethton, Tenn.; one brother, Ron Burton, Grand Blanc, Mich.; five grandchildren, Timothy Jones, Jeremiah Harris, Angus Harris, Aspen Burton, Stephen Wayne Burton; three step- grandchildren, Tanner Kincer, Lathishya Burton, Kevin Burton; special friend, Ronald Haga; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 4, at 8 p.m. in Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage, the Rev. Harry Howell, and the Rev. John Chapman officiating. Military graveside services will be held today, April 5, at 1 p.m. in the Mountain Home Veterans National Cemetery in Johnson City, Tenn.
Bradley's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Bushnell
Glenda Glass Bushnell, age 48, died Friday, Dec. 18, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tenn., from injuries received in an automobile accident. She was preceded in death by a sister, Debbie Glass Rymal.
She is survived by her daughter, Heather Hawkins of Marion; two grandchildren, Garrett Bushnell and Ashton Cress; her parents, Preston and Mildred Glass, Marion; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Butch Glass and Marla Powers of Atkins, Petey and Becky Glass and Jody and Tonya Glass, all of Marion; three sisters and brothers-in- law, Susie and Marc Sprinkle of Rural Retreat, Shirley and Jeff Pennington of Marion, and Mary Glass of Mouth of Wilson; her grandmother, Mabel Vernon of Marion; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 22, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial followed in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
BUSIC
Mrs. Ava Halsey Busic, age 85, of 1157 Piney Creek School Road, Piney Creek, N.C., died Monday, May 22, 2000, in the Jefferson Care Center in Jefferson, N.C. She was the widow of Owen Clinton Busic. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Wanda Busic of Piney Creek; three daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Franklin Tucker of Laurel Springs, N.C., Katy and Art Osborne of Aiken, S.C., and Barbara and Bob Myers of Clemmons, N.C.; one sister, Ella Jean Perry of Bel Air, Md.; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Elk Creek Primitive Baptist Church with burial in the Piney Creek United Methodist Cemetery. The body will be placed in the Church 30 minutes prior to the funeral services. Elder Curtis Hash will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta and at other times at the Homeplace in Piney Creek. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to Elk Creek Primitive Baptist Church c/o Bobbie G. Duncan, 4899 US Highway 21 N., Sparta, N.C., 28675
Buskell
Zenna Harrington Buskell, age 75, died Saturday, December 21, 1996 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
She is survived by her husband, Joe Buskell of Marion; one son, Daniel Buskell of Marion; four sisters, Eddith Harrington of Sugar Grove, Eula Lampkins of Marion, Gladys Jones of Havre de Grace, Md. and Enola Harrington of Belair, Md.; one brother, Donald Harrington of Sugar Grove.
Funeral services were held Monday, December 23 at 11 a.m. at Seaver Brown Chapel with Rev. Tim Boyette officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Buskell
Joseph "Joe" Edward Buskell, age 83, died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Buskell was preceded in death by his wife, Zenna Harrington Buskell.
He is survived by one son, Daniel Buskell of Marion; four sisters-in-law, Eddith Harrington of Sugar Grove, Eula Lampkins of Marion, Gladys Jones of Havre de Grace, Md., and Enola Harrington of Bel Air, Md.; one brother-in-law, Donald Harrington of Sugar Grove; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 4, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Harry Leland officiating. Graveside services will be held today, Dec. 5, at 11 a.m. at Rose Lawn Cemetery.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
BUTLER
Mr. Nicholas Murray Butler, age 60, of Crestview Apartments, A-1, Sparta, N.C., died Tuesday, January 4, 2000, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Stanford of Wilmington, N.C.; three daughters, Erin Davis, Susanna Guthrie and Angie Roberts; his mother, Dorothy Davis Butler of Independence, Va.; one brother and sister-in-law, Emil Seymour, Jr. and Janie Butler of Independence, Va.; one sister and brother-in-law, Jewell and Jerry Kennington of Duluth, Ga.; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 6, 2000, at 8:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the Funeral Home. Graveside services will be conducted Friday, January 7, 2000, at 3:00 p.m. at the Greenlawn Memorial Park in Wilmington, NC.
Byrd
Wayne L. Byrd, age 85, of Flatridge, died Sunday, Oct. 5, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
He was born Sept. 5, 1912 at Flatridge to James Monroe and Cansada Parks Byrd. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Ward Byrd.
Surviving are two sons and a daughter-in-law, Raymond and Glenda Byrd, Flatridge, and Wade Byrd, Marion; one sister, Ruth McMillian, Flatridge; two granddaughters and spouses, Derenda and Dennis Roop, Troutdale, and Terrie and Scott Lewis, Sterling; four great-grandchildren, one step-granddaughter, one step-grandson and four step-great-granddaughters.
Funeral services will be conducted today, Oct. 8, at 11 a.m. in Baptist Union Church, Flatridge, with the Rev. Mike Owens and the Rev. Fred E. Jennings officiating. Interment will follow in Honey Grove Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church 30 minutes preceding the service to lie in state. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Smyth County Dialysis Emergency Fund, 1152 Snider St., Marion, VA 24354.
Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence is in charge of arrangements.
Carrie Parsons Blevins
Posted on 8/16/2000 at 02:01:00 PM by Bette Nelson
Carrie Parsons Blevins, age 76, of Grassy Creek, died Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999 at Forsyth Memorial Hospital in Winston-Salem. She is survived by her husband, Edward Blevins of the home, three daughters, Carmen McNeill of West Jefferson, Angela Severt of Jefferson, and Joan Sheets of Sparta, two brothers, Bertis Parsons & John Parsons, both of Mouth of Wilson, VA; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, Nov. 30 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel in West Jefferson with entombment in the Ashelawn Mausoleum.
Charlotte Bare
Lansing
March 11, 1941
June 23, 2000
Charlotte Bare, 59, was remembered at funeral services held June 25 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Bill Ballou and Rev. Lloyd Day officiated. Burial followed in the Barker-McNeil Cemetery.
Mrs. Bare was born in Ashe County to Garfield and George Annie Hoosier McNeil.
She is survived by her husband, William Wade Bare; one son, William Mark Bare, Lansing; four brothers, Sanford McNeil, Monroe, Garvin McNeil, Jefferson, and Robert and Bernard McNeil, both of Lansing; and two sisters, Lenore Elliott and Sharon Walton, West Jefferson.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 96911, Washington, DC 20090- 6911.
Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Clarence David Brooks
Jefferson
Jan. 13, 1923
Jan. 31, 2000
Clarence David Brooks, 77, was remembered at funeral services held Feb. 3 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Ronnie McMillian, Rev. David Testerman and Rev. Ora Sullivan officiated. Music was provided by Rev. Bill Ballou. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens with Masonic rites.
Mr. Brooks was born in Ashe County to Thomas and Mary Stuart Brooks.
He is survived by one son, Steve Lewis Brooks, Granite Falls; one sister, Lottie Garrett, Jefferson; one brother, Leonard Brooks, New Castle, Del.; one grandson, Jeff Brooks; two step-granddaughters, Michelle Triplett and Kathy Bowers, Granite Falls; and 10 step-great-grandchildren.
Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Dale Lloyd Bentley
Lenoir
Feb. 15, 1936
Nov. 12, 2000
Dale Lloyd Bentley, 64, was remembered at funeral services held Nov. 15 at Pendry's Chapel. Rev. Lloyd King officiated. Burial followed in the Laurel Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Deep Gap.
Pallbearers were Steve Bentley, Randy Gilbert, Eric Gilbert, Lonnie Bentley, Jonathan Hamby and David Clark.
Mr. Bentley was born in Ashe County to the late Philmore and Nancy Greer Bentley. He was of the Baptist faith and retired from Singer Furniture. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Ronnie Eugene Bentley; one brother, Jessie R. Bentley; and one sister, Lessie Crump.
He is survived by his wife, Susie Hendrix Bentley of the home; three sons, Larry Dale Bentley, Ricky Allen Bentley and Brian Lynn Bentley, all of Lenoir; three daughters, Sandra Jean Clark, Morganton, Donna Kay Gilbert, Patterson, and Melissa Dawn Hodges, Lenoir; three brothers, Howard Bentley, Bill Bentley and Grady Bentley, all of Lenoir; three sisters, Mattie Whitener, Morganton, Martha Watson, Sevierville, Tenn., and Nadine Wakefield, Sawmills; and nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Pendry's Funeral Home of Lenoir was in charge of the arrangements.
Dalton Keith Brewer
West Jefferson
Died: May 11, 2000
Dalton Keith Brewer, infant, was remembered at funeral services held May 15 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Wayne Jones officiated. Burial followed in the Brewer Family Cemetery.
Master Brewer was preceded in death by a brother, Austin Matthew Brewer; and a sister, Shania Bree Brewer.
He is survived by his parents Gene Brewer Jr. and Sharon South Brewer, West Jefferson; two half-brothers, Tracy Bare, Laurel Springs and Jonathan Brewer, Boomer; maternal grandmother, Linda South, West Jefferson; maternal grandfather, Wade South, West Jefferson; paternal grandparents, Gene Brewer Sr. and Lorrien Brewer, Creston.
Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Dr. F.L. Barker Jr.
Boone
April 22, 1933
Jan. 2, 2000
Dr. F.L. Barker Jr., 65, was remembered at graveside services and entombment Jan. 5 at Mountlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Memorial services followed at First Baptist Church in Boone. Dr. Lamar King and Dr. Steven Carreker officiated.
Dr. Barker was born in Ashe County to the late F.L. Barker Sr. and Ruby King Barker of Lansing. He received an associate arts degree from Mars Hill College, bachelor of arts degree from Wake Forest University, the master of science degree from N.C. State University and doctorate of education from Duke University. A retired educator from the schools of Ashe, Watauga and Wilkes Counties, he served as a high school teacher, guidance counselor, vocational director, principal, superintendent and director of career education. He was a graduate of the Army Intelligence School, Ft. Holabird, Md. and a veteran of the U.S. Army.
He held membership in Kappa Delta Pi, honorary society in education, National Academy for School Executives, Leaders of American Secondary Education, Governor''s Citizens of Committee on Schools, National Association of Secondary School Principals, Rotary Club, Junior Chamber of Commerce, Imperial Council of Shriners, American Legion, Arts Council, Wake Forest University Demon Club, Moose Lodge and the First Baptist Church in Boone. He also served as a Little League baseball coach.
Dr. Barker was awarded the prestigious Long Leaf Pine Award from the N.C. Governor''s Office for Excellence in Education.
He is survived by his wife, Clara Shepherd Barker of the home; two daughters, Kim Quinn and husband, Charles, and Cindy Barr and husband, Greg, all of Boone; one son, Buddy Barker, Boone; his mother, Ruby King Barker, Lansing; one brother, Jim Barker and wife, Earlene, West Jefferson; one sister, Kathy B. Parks and husband, Buddy, Lewisville; a niece, Alice Mitchell and husband, Matt, West Jefferson; and four grandchildren, Ashley, Chaz, Casey and Allison Quinn, all of Boone.
Memorials may be made to the Building Fund, First Baptist Church, 375 West King Street, Boone, NC 28607.
Austin & Barnes Funeral Home of Boone was in charge of the arrangements.
Ella Mae Barker
Lansing
March 21, 1934
May 2, 2000
Ella Mae Barker, 66, was remembered at funeral services held May 5 at Oak Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Ivory Goss, Rev. Tom Stewart and Rev. Lonnie Carpenter officiated. Burial followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Mrs. Barker was born in Ashe County to Freeman Blevins and Minnie Baldwin Blevins. She was an inspector for Sara Lee Knit Products. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Roy Darrell (R.D.) Barker.
She is survived by a daughter, Penny Brewer, Lansing; three brothers, Russell Blevins, Estal Blevins and Walter Blevins, all of Lansing; two sisters, Anna Jean Lambert and Mary Belle Mahaffey, both of Lansing; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to The family, c/o Penny Brewer, 1073-A Deep Ford Road, Lansing, NC 28643.
Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of the arrangements.
Ercie Patrick Ballard
Posted on 9/2/2000 at 09:20:24 PM by Ruth Ann Ballard
Pocahontas, Va. - Ercie Patrick Ballard, 94, of 346 Paradise, Pocahontas, passed away Sunday, Nov. 29, 1998, at Westwood Health Care Center, Bluefield, Va.
Born in Ashe County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Nelson and Alice Wyatt Patrick. The last surviving member of her immediate family, she came to Pocahontas in 1923. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Okla J. Ballard; two brothers (George Patrick and Walter Patrick); and four sisters (Lessie Patrick Trevitte, Johnsie Patrick Francis, Ocie Patrick Lawson, and Myrtle Patrick). Surviving are three sons, Claude Ballard of Pocahontas, James Ronald Ballard and wife Ruth Ann of Paris, Texas, and Filbert L. Ballard and wife Billie of Orlando, Fla.; two daughters, Evelyn B. Susac and husband Theodore of Salem, Va., and Ruth Crist and husband William of Almont, Mich.; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one very special person, Carolyn Lowe, CNA, of Westwood Nursing Home.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 11 a.m. at the Rodriguez Pocahontas Funeral Home Chapel of Pocahontas with the Rev. William Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park of Bluewell.
Pallbearers will be Mark Ballard, Eddie Ballard, James Ballard, Ronny Ballard, Keith Ballard and Theodore Susac II.
In lieu of flowers contributions if so desired, may be made to Pocahontas Baptist Church of Pocahontas.
Estel Blevins, 85
Estel Blevins, 85, of Troutdale, died Sunday, March 25, 2001, at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion.
Etta Mae Black
Dec. 25, 1910
April 27, 2000
Etta Mae Black, 89, was remembered at funeral services held April 29 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Russell Sheets officiated. Burial followed in the Claude Mash Cemetery.
Etta Mae Bare Black
Gordon L. Barker, 58
Gordon L. Barker, 58, of Sparta, N.C., Glade Valley Road, died Thursday, July 13, 2000, at Alleghany Memorial Hospital, Sparta.
He was born Jan. 30, 1942, in Wilkes County, N.C., to William Edward and Hattie Hurley Barker.
Survivors include his wife, Janice Suitt Barker of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Becky and Joey Parsons of Deep Gap, N.C., and Sheila and Saul Peredes of Ennice, N.C.; three sister and a brother- in-law, Grace and J.T. McMillian of Boone, N.C., Zona Killon of Newport News, and Norma Miller of Louisiana; and four grandchildren.
A funeral was held Saturday at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with burial in the Howell Hill Cemetery, Ashe County, N.C. The Revs. Larry Peak and Wade Ivey officiated.
Memorial contributions may be made to the family at P.O. Box 1226, Sparta, N.C., 28675 for funeral expenses.
He was born Aug. 5, 1915, in Troutdale to Walter and Neallie Poe Blevins.
He was born Dec. 8, 1913, in Rugby to Walter and Mae Warren Baker.
James Louis Belton Sr., 75
James Louis Belton Sr., 75, of Austinville, died Monday, June 26, 2000, at Twin County Regional Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Lois Grimes Belton; three sons and daughters-in-law, Junior and Betty Belton, Vincent and Debra Belton and Ben and Michelle Belton, all of Austinville; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Linda and Junior Nichols of Hillsville, Margaret and J.B. Caviness and Brenda Shupe, all of Austinville, and Mollie and Paul Henley of Allisonia; four brothers, Le Roy Belton of Fieldale, Joe Belton of Midway, Ohio, Reuben Belton of Bassett and David Belton of Florida; five sisters, Ruby Tuttle of Burlington, N.C., Dorothy Hicks of Thomasville, N.C., Ruth Taylor of Richmond, Mary Keen of Plain City, Fla., and Martha Harbour of Bassett; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
A funeral was held Thursday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home with burial in the Pickett Cemetery. The Rev. R.J. Buttery officiated.
John "Ralph" Bare
Laurel Springs
June 15, 1919
Jan. 19, 2000
John ""Ralph"" Bare, 80, was remembered at funeral services held Jan. 23 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Chet Parker officiated. Entombment followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum of Prayer.
Mr. Bare was born in Ashe County to Rinzo and Minnie Pruitt Bare.
He is survived by his wife, Jerrie M. Bare; one daughter, Audrey Hatfield, Anderson, Ind.; one step- daughter, Kethia Benfield, Laurel Springs; three step-sons, Kenneth Pruitt, Gastonia, Larry Tibbs, Pennsylvania, and Lee Bare, Maine; one sister, Blanche Rose, Churchville, Md.; and a number of other survivors.
Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson was in charge of the arrangements.
John Dewey Blevins Jr.
West Jefferson
May 23, 1954
Nov. 21, 2000
John Dewey Blevins Jr., 46, was remembered at memorial services held Nov. 26 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Herb Parunak officiated.
Mr. Blevins was born in Ashe County to John and Daisy Mullis Blevins.
He is survived by his wife, Pamela Blevins; one son, Joshua Mark Blevins, Glendale Springs; one sister, Cenith Blevins; and a number of aunts and cousins.
Memorials may be made to Joshua Mark Trust, c/o Pamela Blevins, 1419 Ebert St., Winston-Salem, NC 27103.
Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Johnnie Estel Billings II
Lansing
March 25, 1944
April 14, 2000
Johnnie Estel Billings II, 56, was remembered at funeral services held April 16 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson. Rev. Reeves Jones and Pastor Gary Shelton officiated. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Billings was born in Ashe County to the late Estel and Zollie Wiles Billings. He was a retired farmer.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Watson Billings; three sons, Danny Estel Billings III and wife, Regina, and Adam Lee Billings and wife, Angie, all of Crumpler, and John Wayne Billings, Lansing; four brothers, Bill Billings and James Billings, both of High Point, and Roy Billings and David Billings, both of Lansing; three sisters, Wanda Hardin, West Jefferson, Mildred Billings, Jefferson, and Alice Bare, Laurel Springs; and five grandchildren, Ashley Billings, April Billings, Deanna Billings, Justin Billings and Marissa Billings.
Ashelawn Memorial Chapel (www.funeral-plans.com/ashelawn) in Jefferson was in charge of the arrangements.
Joseph Tatum Brown Sr.
Todd
Dec. 4, 1912
June 22, 2000
Joseph Tatum Brown Sr., 87, was remembered at funeral services held June 23 at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel in Boone. Rev. Kershaw Getty and Rev. J.D. Walton officiated. Burial followed in Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens in Boone.
Mr. Brown was born in the Brownwood community of Ashe County to the late Roby Bartlett and Bertie Tatum Brown. He was a retired farmer and had served on the Ashe County A.S.C.S. Committee for 20 years. He was a member and former deacon of Liberty Grove Baptist Church in Todd. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lucille Krider Brown; and his second wife, Christene Bare Krider Brown.
He is survived by one daughter, Jane Miller and husband, Kermit, Deep Gap; one son, Joe T Brown and wife, Martha, Todd; two grandsons, Timothy Miller, Deep Gap, and Jody Brown and wife, Wendy, West Jefferson; two granddaughters, Alice Brown Greer and husband, Wallace, Wilkesboro, and Susan Miller, Deep Gap; one great-granddaughter, Emiline Greer, Wilkesboro; three stepsons, Keith Krider and wife, Sharon, Harmony; Jerry Krider and wife, Karen, Union Grove, and Mark Krider, Todd; and one step- grandson, Ryan Krider, Boone.
Memorials may be made to Liberty Grove Baptist Church, PO Box 400, Deep Gap, NC 28618.
Barney Hampton Funeral Service of Boone was in charge of the arrangements.
Katherine A. Blevins, age 83, of Saltville, died Saturday, July 15, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mrs. Blevins was the widow of Eli Blevins.
Surviving are two sons, Cecil Blevins and Billy Blevins, both of Saltville; two daughters, Edith Thomas and Mary Pauley, both of Saltville; four sisters, Stella Harry and Nellie Cregger, both of Tazewell, Mary Harry of North Carolina and Martha Holmes of Richlands; nine grandchildren; several nieces and nephews including a special niece, Nellie Stillwell.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, July 17, at 2 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Totten officiating. Burial was in Elizabeth Cemetery.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
Kenneth Mark Bledsoe
West Jefferson
Jan. 25, 1964
Feb. 13, 2000
Kenneth Mark Bledsoe, 36, was remembered at funeral services held Feb. 17 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Bill Day and Rev. Ken Furches officiated. Burial followed in the Jones-Greer Cemetery.
Mr. Bledsoe was born in Ashe County to Darrell Click Bledsoe and Joyce Elizabeth Rash Bledsoe. He worked as a boot assembly for Timberland Boot Company.
He is survived by two sons, Daniel Brian Bledsoe and Davey Alan Bledsoe, both of West Jefferson; his parents, Darrell and Joyce Bledsoe, Lansing; three brothers, Robin Eugene Bledsoe, Lansing, Jackie Thomas Bledsoe, Todd, and Darrell Bledsoe Jr., West Jefferson; a sister, Terry Lynn Bledsoe, West Jefferson; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the family, c/o Terry Lynn Bledsoe, PO Box 1823, West Jefferson, NC 28694.
Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Lonfred Dale Black
Jefferson
Dec. 6, 1915
March 30, 2000
Lonfred Dale Black, 84, was remembered at funeral services held April 2 at Calvary Freewill Baptist Church. Rev. Ted Reynolds and Rev. Jessie Cox officiated. Burial followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens.
Mr. Black was born in Ashe County to Lee Black and Dora Stanley Black. He was an agricultural farmer.
He is survived by his wife, Eula Rae Sheets Black of the home; two sons, Jimmy Black, Claremore, Okla., and Larry Black, Jefferson; a daughter, Gaynell Goodman, Jefferson; a brother, Ward Black, Jefferson; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Ashe Services for Aging, PO Box 9, West Jefferson, NC 28694.
Military rites will be conducted at graveside by the Grayson County VFW Post 7726.
Mrs. Black was born in Ashe County to Charles and Vertie Bare Dishman.
Paul Edward Bowman, 61
Paul Anderson Bennett, 89, was remembered at funeral services held Jan. 18 at Boone Family Funeral Home. Rev. Dan Hess and Rev. Larry Shepherd officiated. Graveside services were held Jan. 19 at Calhoun Cemetery.
Mr. Bennett was born in Ashe County to Mann Bennett and Martha Calhoun Bennett. He was an agricultural farmer.
He is survived by two sons, Billy Bennett and Buck Bennett, both of Lansing; a sister, Tressie Osborne, Black Mountain; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Calhoun Cemetery, c/o Betty Bennett, 5178 East Little Horse Creek Road, Lansing, NC 28643 or to the First Citizens Bank, Lansing, NC 28643.
Paul Edward Bowman, 61, of Fancy Gap, died Saturday, July 15, 2000, at his home.
Survivors include his wife, Lurene Willard Bowman of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law, Edward and B.J. Bowman of Cana, John and Tammy Bowman of Flat Rock, N.C., and Allen and Rhonda Bowman of Woodlawn; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Debra Alderman, Paulette and Jimmy Beasley, and Loretta and Mark Stout, all of Hillsville, and Kim and Tony Stockner of Fancy Gap; his mother, Clara Bowman of Mount Airy, N.C.; five brothers and four sisters-in-law, Harold Bowman of Cana, Gray and June Bowman, Tim and Barbara Bowman, Ted and Pam Bowman and Ricky and Lynn Bowman, all of Ararat; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Carlene and Johnny Cain and Velda and Bill Marshall, all of Ararat, and Lucille and Vestal Hooker of Stoneville, N.C.; and 10 grandchildren.
A funeral was held Tuesday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home with burial in the Willard Family Cemetery. The Revs. Edward Bowman, Earvin Gallimore and Homer Bowman officiated.
Paul Bennett
Lansing
Jan. 24, 1910
Jan. 17, 2000
Pearl Mae Beaver West Jefferson
Nov. 27, 1921
March 11, 2000
Pearl Mae Beaver, 78, was remembered at graveside funeral services held March 15 at West Jefferson Cemetery. Rev. Bill Ballou officiated.
Mrs. Beaver was born in Rutherford County.
She is survived by a special friend, Irene Shatley, West Jefferson; and several nieces and nephews.
Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Pell Bower
Jefferson
June 6, 1917
Nov. 19, 2000
George Pell Bower, 83, was remembered at funeral services held Nov. 22 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Bob Miller officiated. Burial followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Mr. Bower was born in Ashe County to George Cecil Bower and Hettie Bare Bower. He was a saw mill operator. He served in the United States Army during World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Margaret Phipps Bower of the home; two sons, David Pell Bower, Jefferson, and Dickie Bower, Greensboro; a daughter, Jane Ann Coe, Boone; a brother, Kenneth Bower, West Jefferson; five sisters, Ruby Little and Audrey Hurley, both of Jefferson, Madge McNeill, West Jefferson, Ann Smith, Easten, Md., and Wanda Waldenburger, Landrum, S.C.; four grandchildren, Jason Bower, Erin Bower, Corbin Coe and Bower Coe; and several nieces and nephews
The family requests no flowers; however, memorials may be made to Jefferson United Methodist Church Building Fund, PO Box 236, Jefferson, NC 28640.
Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Phyllis Ann Belyeu
Tampa, Fla.
Sept. 29, 1947
Feb. 24, 2000
Phyllis Ann Belyeu, 52, was remembered at funeral services held March 1 at Midway Baptist Church. Rev. Larry Shepherd and Rev. Keith Casey officiated. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Belyeu was born in Ashe County to William Eldreth and Elsie Greer Eldreth. She was a legal secretary. She was preceded in death by her father, William Eldreth.
She is survived by her fiance'', Gary Turner, Tampa, Fla.; her mother, Elsie Eldreth, West Jefferson; a brother, Eddie Eldreth, Asheville; two sisters, Carol Daniel, Bradenton, Fla., and Elizabeth Holman, West Jefferson; and three nephews.
Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of the arrangements.
Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Robert B. Berry
Posted on 3/14/2000 at 04:13:01 PM by Judy Alley
Robert B. Berry 79, died in a Johnson City Tenn. Hospital 13 July 1960. He is survived by his wife Mrs Ruth Kirk Berry and one brother Harry Berry of Oak Hill WVA
Funeral serviced were held at the Bridle Creek Methodist Chruch and interment was in the church cemetery.
Sallie Beryl Bare
Jefferson
Feb. 21, 1921
Nov. 4, 2000
Sallie Beryl Bare, 79, was remembered at funeral services held Nov. 7 at Big Ridge Community Church. Rev. Russell Sheets officiated. Burial followed in the Big Ridge Cemetery.
Mrs. Bare was born in Ashe County.
She is survived by her husband, Ordon Bare; three sons, Randall Bare, Benny Bare and Sherdon Bare, all of Jefferson; three daughters, Jane Marshall, Faxis, Va., Sallie Roten, Snow Camp, and Loretta Walters, Jefferson; one brother, Wayne Bare, Newark, Del.; one sister, Sibyl Leland, Jefferson; 14 grandchildren and 17 great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
She is survived by two sons, Terry and Jerry Black, both of Jefferson; one daughter, Arizona Poe, Jefferson; three sisters, Fay Burgess, Jefferson, Ray Lloyd, Maryland, and Myrtle Black, China Grove; two brothers, Don Dishman, North Wilkesboro, and Carl Dishman, Maryland; two half-sisters, Mary Jo Dishman and Polly Severt, Jefferson; two half-brothers, Gale Dishman, Jefferson, and Earl Dishman, China Grove; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Jim Crisley of Elk Creek; a stepson and spouse, George and Wilma Jones of Troy, N.C.; a sister, Grace Vaughn of Akron, Ohio; a brother, James Warren Baker of Roanoke; 12 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.
Survivors include his wife, Catherine Testerman Blevins of the home; a daughter, Lori Blevins of the home; one granddaughter; and one great-granddaughter.
The Rev. Edgar Gene Baker, 87
The Rev. Edgar Gene Baker, 87, of Independence, died Sunday, March 25, 2001, at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax.
Walter Baldwin
Fleetwood
April 19, 1929
Nov. 14, 2000
Walter Edison Baldwin, 71, was remembered at funeral services held Nov. 18 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Homer Murdock and Rev. Ken Furches officiated. Burial followed in the Goodman Family Cemetery.
Mr. Baldwin was born in Ashe County to William Eugene Baldwin and Viola Marsh Baldwin. He was a teacher in the N.C. Educational System. He taught for 22 years at West Jefferson Elementary School.
He is survived by his wife, Jessie Goodman Baldwin of the home; a son, Gary Baldwin, Fleetwood; a daughter, Linda Baldwin, Fleetwood; two brothers, Tom Baldwin and John Baldwin, both of Fleetwood; seven sisters, Clyde Miller, Fleetwood, Wanda Pugh, Abingdon, Va., Bertha Richards, Bessie Lucas, Gerthie Lucas, Mable Poling, all of Baltimore, Md., and Jean Cullison, Lancaster, Pa.; one brother-in-law, Tom Goodman, Dallas, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 3109 Popular Woodcourt Suite 125, Raleigh, NC 27604.
Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.