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Dalton

MINNIE LEE SIMPSON DALTON, age 90 of Austinville, Virginia, the Laswell Community, died Wednesday, November 15, 2000 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. she was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late Saul and Nancy Jane Dunford Simpson and was preceded in death by her husband, Hobert E. Dalton, a daughter, hazel Lee Dalton, and a son, Hobert Edward Dalton, Jr. She is survived by: three daughters Louise D. Walters of Wytheville, VA, Wanda Faye Sparks of Elkton, MD, and Luva Jane Melton of Grahams Forge; two sons and daughters-in-law - James W. and Darlene Dalton and Guy R. and Janice Dalton, all of Austinville, VA; one sister - Forrest Wright of Max Meadows, twenty-eight grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 19, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Chapel with the Rev. James Black and the Rev. Dallas Jewell officiating. Interment will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Carroll County. The family will receive friends at the Reese Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday or at the home of her son James at any time. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. Dancy

Bridget Feigley Dancy, age 29, died Monday, March 23, 1998 at her home in Atkins. Mrs. Dancy was employed with King Pharmaceuticals in Bristol. She is survived by her husband, Tom W. Dancy of Atkins; her father and stepmother, Bart and Sally Feigley of Atkins; her mother, Judy Catron of Marion; one brother and sister-in- law, Drew and Mona Feigley of Marion; one stepsister, Tammy Fisher Blevins of Marion; four stepbrothers, Tony Fisher of Chatham, Travis Fisher of Richmond, Tracy and Trent Fisher, both of Marion; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, David and Helen Dancy of Marion; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Debbie and Danny Reynolds of Marion; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 24, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. David Neitch and the Rev. Ron Whitener officiating. Graveside services will be held today, March 25, at 11 a.m. at Thomas Cemetery in Marion.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Dancy

Ethel M. Dancy, age 94, of Meadowview, died Monday, June 22, 19978 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon.

She was a member of Little Flock Holiness Church and a member of Clinchburg Senior Citizens. She was the widow of Alonzo Dancy. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Sidney Snodgrass Sr. and Jimmy Snodgrass, and one sister, Elizabeth Rust.

Survivors include one stepson, Neal Dancy, New York; one stepdaughter, Romona Garrett, Bristol; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 25, in Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Stanley officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery.

DANIELS

Mrs. Bobbie L. Hoppers Daniels, age 64, of 517 Fox Knob Rd, Sparta, N.C., died Monday, August 2, 1999, at her home. She is survived by one son: Anthony Phillip Daniels of Walnut Cove, N.C.; one grandson: Justin Daniels of Walnut Cove; two uncles: Thomas Landreth of Belborne, Fla., and Richard Landreth of Sparta; and family friend: Roma Kennedy of Sparta. A graveside service will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Landreth Family Cemetary. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta is in charge of the arrangements.

Darnell

Jay Edward Darnell, 70, died Friday, Aug. 8, 1997 at his son's home in Kingsport, Tenn. He was a native of Saltville and had lived in Dayton, Ohio for 34 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, William "Will" Darnell and Rosie Broady Darnell. He retired from Dayton Tire & Rubber Company and was a veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include one son, Billy Darnell, Kingsport, Tenn.; three daughters, Debra Sue Totten and Beverly Darnell, both of Saltville, and Jodie Helton, Chilhowie; one brother, Eugene Darnell, Dayton, Ohio; eight grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel. A military graveside service was conducted by Saltville VFW Post 7328 in Mt. Rose Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Saltville Rescue Squad. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.

Darnell

Dean Darnell Lansing May 30, 1926 Nov. 14, 2000

Russell Dean Darnell, 74, was remembered at funeral services held Nov. 18 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Rex Hall and Rev. Jim Francis officiated. Burial was held Nov. 19 in the May Cemetery.

Mr. Darnell was born in Ashe County to Tivis Darnell and Lona Pennington Darnell. He was a carpenter in the building industry. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Tressie Mahaffey Darnell of the home; a daughter, Judy Gregg, Tough Kenamon, Pa.; two brothers, Ford Darnell, Mouth of Wilson, Va., and Dent Darnell, West Jefferson; two sisters, Francis Dolinger and Marie Blevins, both of Jefferson; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Darnell

Rev. Jones Dent Darnell, 69, was remembered at funeral services held Nov. 25, 2000 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jim Greer and Rev. Rex Hall officiated. Entombment followed in the Ashelawn Mausoleum of Prayer.

Rev. Darnell is survived by his wife, Betty Weaver Darnell; one daughter, Janet Farmer, Millers Creek; one brother, Ford Darnell, Mouth of Wilson, Va.; two sisters, Marie Blevins and Francis Dolinger, both of Jefferson; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Darnell

Harold Lee Darnell, age 49, of 444 Missy Circle, Concord, NC, died Monday, February 12, 2001, at the North East Medical Center in Concord, NC. He is survived by two daughters: Crimson Darnell Corene and Amber Lee Darnell Michele both of Charlotte, NC; his parents: Worth and Faye Jenkins Darnell of Charlotte, NC; three brothers: Donnie Ray Darnell of Miami, Fla., Thomas Virgil Darnell and Timothy Estel Darnell both of Charlotte, NC; and one sister: Linda Faye Christie of Sanford, Fla. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, February 15, 2001, at 2:00 P.M. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Cranberry Cemetery. Rev. Russell Mabe and Rev. Roy Wyatt will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta.

PARSONS

Darnell

Audrey Norman Darnell, age 77, died Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999 at her home in Marion. Mrs. Darnell was a charter member of the Marion Life Saving Crew Auxiliary and was a magistrate for Smyth County.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow G. Darnell; her parents, Bryant and Nancy Norman; two brothers, Levi B. and Lacy C. Norman.

She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. James W. (Nancy) Holman, Marion; two sons, Terry Randolph Darnell of Marion, and Richard Michael Darnell of Rock Springs, Wyo.; one sister, June Dillow of Marion; three brothers, Homer Ives Norman of Marion, Ronald Norman and James Norman, both of Lithia, Fla.; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; a very special niece and nephew, Marcia and Mickey Atwell of Chilhowie; one very special cousin, Imogene Shupe of Bluefield.

A Celebration of Audrey's Life will be held today, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. at the Falling Water Baptist Church with Pastor Harry Leland officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Dather

Mary Ellen Cullop Dather, age 69, died Friday, Jan. 23, 1998 at her home in Sioux City, Iowa after a long illness.

Mrs. Dather was born in Ceres on Jan. 5, 1929 to the late Jessie and Bertie Gray Martin Cullop. She was a member of the Washington Heights Chapel in Sioux City, Iowa. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son and seven brothers: Robert, Jack, Joe, Raymond, Eugene, Everette and Conley Cullop.

She is survived by her husband, Kenneth H. Dather Sr. of Sioux City, Iowa; three sons and daughters-in-law, David and Cyndee L. Dather of Milford, Iowa, Kenneth and Susan H. Dather Jr., of Sioux City, Iowa, and Kelli and Vicki Ford of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa; three daughters and sons-in-law, Sheilia G. Ford and Linda and Eric Larsen, all of Sioux City, Iowa, and Pamela and Doug Proffitt of Des Moines, Iowa; 11 grandchildren; four sisters, Katherine Atwell of Saltville, Hazel Hubble of Nebo, Olivene Hall of Marion, and Ida Warner of Rockville, Md.

Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 28, at 10 a.m. at the Washington Heights Chapel in Sioux City, Iowa with Pastor Dann Speichlinger officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Sioux City, Iowa.

Christy, Smith & Hockenberry Funeral Home in Sioux City, Iowa, is in charge of arrangements. A courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.

Daugherty

Brown Noel Daugherty, age 88, of Louisville, Ky., formerly of Princeton, W.Va., died Tuesday, March 30, 1999 in the Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville, Ky.

Mrs. Daugherty was a retired teacher with the Princeton, W.Va., school system. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adrian Kenneth Daugherty, and two sons, Joseph L. and Jon Adrian Daugherty.

She is survived by two sons, Kenneth N. Daugherty of Louisville, Ky., and George F. Daugherty of Marion; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, April 2, at 10 a.m. at the Embry-Bosse Funeral Chapel in Louisville, with George F. Daugherty officiating. Interment was held Saturday, April 3, at 1 p.m. at the Monte Vista Park in Bluefield, W.Va., with the Rev. Frank Branson officiating.

Embry-Bosse Funeral Home in Louisville, Ky., was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Bradley Funeral Home.

Daugherty

Willie Pansy Daugherty, age 77, of Sugar Grove, died Monday, June 16, 1997 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She had resided most of her life in Sugar Grove where she was a member of the Wharf Hill United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, French and Marietta Keesling; three sons, Johnny, Ronnie and Danny Daugherty.

Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Fred E. Daugherty, Sugar Grove; one daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Mike Baldwin of Sugar Grove; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Randy and Trish Daugherty, and Rickie Daugherty, all of Sugar Grove; one sister, Jackie DuMond of Tallahassee, Fla.; two brothers, Kelly Keesling of Rural Retreat, and Harold Keesling of Roxboro, N.C.; one granddaughter, Misty Daugherty Crutchfield of Chilhowie; one great-granddaughter, Carly Crutchfield; two step-granddaughters, Heather Baldwin and Jessica Wagoner; one former daughter-in-law, Patsy Doyle of Marion; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 19, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Tom Martin and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Cemetery, Sugar Grove. 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.

Davenport

Janice Marie Rolen Holmes Davenport, age 57, died Friday, Feb. 6, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tenn. Mrs. Davenport was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Alden Davenport and her parents, Rev. William and Josie Rolen. She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Josie Denise and Jerry Gates Jr., and Tonya Relchele Holmes, all of Marion; two grandchildren, Alexis and Casey Gates; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Benny and Peggy Rolen of Ripplemead, and Olaf and Amy Rolen of Wise; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Novella Allison of Glade Spring, Elizabeth Starrlings of Glen Burnie, Md., Pearl and Howard Morrison of Stafford, and Ernestine and Ivan Davidson of Connersville, Ind.; two sisters-in-law, Evelyn Rolen of Knoxville, Tenn., and Mrs. Edward "Peggy" Rolen of Saltville; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 9, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Evangelist Penny Greer, the Rev. E.C. Little and the Rev. Franklin Chapman officiating. Private burial will follow in Lebanon United Methodist Church Cemetery in Washington County at a later date. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Davenport

Mary Cox Davenport, age 64, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 1997 at her home in Glade Spring. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and attended Laurel United Methodist Church, Damascus.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clyde Cox Jr., and her second husband, Charles Everett Davenport.

Survivors include three daughters, Joyce Ann Widener, Glade Spring, Linda Taylor, Mountain City, Tenn., and Judy Gentry, Laurel Bloomery, Tenn.; four sisters, Ruth Teaters and Ruby Bosley, both of Chilhowie, Gray Dishman, Glade Spring, and Shirley Gainer, Columbia, Penn.; four brothers, Ben Heath and John Heath, both of Glade Spring, June Heath, Columbia, Penn., and Ed Heath, Chilhowie; seven grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted today, Nov. 1, at 2 p.m. in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mahlon Wyatt and the Rev. Harry Layell officiating. Burial will be in Rush Creek Cemetery.

Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of arrangements.

Doss

Dennis R. Doss, age 70, of Damascus, died Sunday, Oct. 26, 1997 in the Wellmont Hospice Center, Bristol, Tenn. Mr. Doss was a son of the late Charles Clifton and Rosa Lee Spriggs Doss. He was a native of Damascus and was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. He was retired from the Damascus Hosiery Mill after 30 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Faye Clark Doss of the home; one daughter, Vickie Doss, Damascus; two sisters, Wanda Doss, Damascus, and Wilma Ballou, Abingdon; one aunt, Yada Rosenbaum, Norfolk; two special friends, Agnes and Gregory Widner, Damascus; a sister-in- law, Pearl Doss, Pulaski; several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, in the Mock Cemetery with the Rev. Don Lasley officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Wellmont Hospice of Bristol.

Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.

Davidson

Bessie Harper Davidson, age 92, widow of Henry Davidson, died Saturday, March 29, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was also preceded in death by her son, Thomas Davidson; her brothers, Arch Harper and Frank Harper; and a sister, Beulah Gilbert. She is survived by one daughter, Dorothy Helton of Marion; one son, Douglas Eugene Davidson of Wytheville; three sisters, Lizzie Smith of Marion, Claire Jennings of Roanoke, and Blanche Maiden of Bristol; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Graveside services were held Sunday, March 30, at 4 p.m. at Wassum Cemetery in Atkins with Dr. J.N. Howard officiating.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Davidson

Katrina Parks Davidson, age 28, died Monday, July 13, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cassandra Davidson.

She is survived by her husband, Chris Davidson of Marion; her father and mother, Bobby and Chloetta Hutton, Marion; one brother, Bobby Dean Hutton Jr., Marion; her maternal grandmother, Ollie C. Parks of Rural Retreat; her paternal grandmother, Jeannette Hutton of Sugar Grove; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Roy and Betty A. Davidson of Saltville; several nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts and cousins.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 16, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Parks officiating. Burial will follow in New Bethel Cemetery in Wythe County. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the funeral home. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Davidson

Lewis Earl Davidson, age 71, of Pulaski, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 1998. He was born Oct. 11, 1926 in Saltville, the son of the late Soney Davidson and Mabel Olinger Davidson. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Radford, and had been a resident of Pulaski for 44 years.

Mr. Davidson was retired from Southland Life Ins. Co., and worked part time for Continental Western Life and Settlers Life Ins. Co.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Dorothy Robinson Davidson; two sons, Roger L. Davidson and wife Jeanie, Deerfield Beach, Fla., and Allen S. Davidson and wife Martha, Rockingham, N.C.; one grandson, Bradley P. Davidson, Deerfield Beach, Fla.; one granddaughter, Emily M. Davidson, Rockingham, N.C.; two brothers, Bobby Davidson, Saltville, and Irvin Davidson, Newport, Tenn.; two sisters, Mrs. Herbert "Dreama" Warren, Winston-Salem, N.C., and Mrs. David "Norma" Taylor, Martinsville; two aunts, Mrs. Jack Haynes and "Susies," Saltville, and Mrs. Katherine Hawthorne, Bristol, Tenn.; many nephews, nieces, and cousins; three special friends, Melvin Tolbert, Mrs. Margaret Thompson, and Jesse Kerns.

Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 14, at 11 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, Radford, with the Rev. John McCandlish officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ Lutheran Church, 205 Harvey St., Radford, VA 24241 or to Gentle Shephard Hospice, P.O. Box 3754, Radford, VA 24143.

Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home in Pulaski is in charge of arrangements.

Davidson

Sanders M. Davidson, age 66, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 1998 in Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn.

Mr. Davidson was the son of the late Joseph W. and Hazel Sandifer Davidson. For many years, he was an employee of Echols-Sparger & Associates and Dewberry & Davis. He was a member of Marion Baptist Church and past deacon. He was preceded in death by four sisters and one brother.

He is survived by his wife, Texas Farris Davidson of Marion; one daughter, Sandra Davidson Hopkins, Marion; one son, Joseph Bradley Davidson, Marion; one son-in-law, Dr. Phillip C. Hopkins. Marion; one daughter-in-law, Patty Greer Davidson, Marion; five grandchildren: Courtney Hopkins, Chase Hopkins, Ashley Davidson, Benjamin Davidson and Adam Davidson; several nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous friends.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m. at Marion Baptist Church with the Rev. Neville Mozingo and Dr. William Slater officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to Marion Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 784, Marion, VA 24354 or the Marion Baptist Church, 1258 North Main St., Marion, VA 24354.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Davidson

Lelia Mae Lawson Davidson, 73, of Wytheville, Va., died Thursday, March 15, 2001, in the Wythe County Community Hospital, Wytheville, Va.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 18, at 2 p.m. at the Jubilee Baptist Church with Pastor Kelly Marshall and Pastor Donnie Keller officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethany Lutheran Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service time. She was born in Cripple Creek, Va., a daughter of the late George W. and Emma Rosenbaum Lawson. She was a member of the Jubilee Baptist Church.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Edward Davidson; two sisters, Pearl Jackson and Ethel Lee Lawson; two brothers, James Lawson and Charles E. Lawson; and a special friend, Mae Bell Thompson.

Survivors include five daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy and Howard Wayne Thompson of Salisbury, N.C., Zona and John Jones of Max Meadows, Va., Doris and Curby Perkins of Shawsville, Va., Mary Jo and Gary Poole, and Debbie and Ray Richardson, all of Wytheville, Va.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Samuel D. and Kathy Davidson of Bland, Va., and James E. "Ikey" and Lisa Davidson of Wytheville, Va.; a sister, Beulah Lawson Flanagan of Wytheville, Va.; four brothers, Eugene F. Lawson of Fries, Va., William "Bill" Lawson of Boones Mill, Va., Roy G. Lawson of Rockville, Md., and Freddie G. Lawson of Montpelier, Va.; nine grandchildren and their spouses, Denise and Steve Coffey, Brad Thompson, Eric and Missy Freeman, Regina and Chris Slate, Samantha Richardson, Jennifer Poole, Daniel Poole, Sabrina Davidson and Sara Beth Davidson; three great-grandchildren, Stephanie Coffey, Nicole Coffey and William Gage Freeman; and special friends, Gladys Groseclose and Pearl Sheffey.

The family will receive friends Saturday, March 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home or at the home of her son, Ikey Davidson, Fisher Road, Wytheville, Va.

The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Jubilee Baptist Church Building Fund.

Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements

Davidson

Pearl Frances Griffey Davidson, age 79, died Friday, March 27, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

Mrs. Davidson was a native of Smyth County and had lived most of her life in Glade Spring. She attended Washington Spring United Methodist Church and was the widow of Clint Davidson. Survivors include three sons, Erichus Davidson and Dennis Davidson, both of Glade Spring, and Roger Davidson, Abingdon; one daughter, Freda Lorraine Butler, Glade Spring; four stepdaughters, Helen Stiener, Greensburg, Penn., Juanita Funkhouser, Fisher, W.Va., Evelyn Call, Saltville, and Betty Crosswhite, Elk Ridge, Md.; one brother, Tom Griffey, Dayton, Ohio; five sisters, Ruthey Davis, Dayton, Ohio, Amanda Grant, Edgewood, Md., Delcie Hess, Morrison, Tenn., Eula Boss, Hopkinsville, Ky., and Lorene Richardson, Forest Hill, Md.; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, March 30, in the Memorial Chapel of Emory & Henry College with the Rev. David St. Clair and the Rev. Paul Horton officiating. Burial was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of the arrangements.

Davidson

Margaret Foster Davidson, age 72, died Saturday, Dec. 20, 1997 in the Francis Marion Manor. Mrs. Davidson worked at Harwood for 35 years, and she attended the Falling Water Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas M. Davidson. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Mike Anderson, Marion; four special friends: Evelyn Boyette, Fausto Obregon, Debbie Stamper and Dr. Samuel Vernon; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 22, at 11 a.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Tim Boyette officiating. Interment followed in Wassum Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Marion Lifesaving Crew.

Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Davidson

William Martin "Bud" Davidson, age 90, of Saltville, died Thursday, Dec. 5, 1996 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Charles Maiden. He was a lifelong farmer in the Beaver Creek area. He was a retired employee of Sprague & Henwood and a member of Mountain View Church of God, New Quarry.

Survivors include his wife, Lucy W. Davidson, Saltville; two sons, Graham S. "Bear" Davidson, Chilhowie, and Charles Thomas Davidson, Saltville; one daughter, Mrs. Dale (Edith) Maiden, Bristol, Tenn.; one half-sister, Mary E. Green, Detroit, Mich.; seven grandchildren: Kennith Maiden, David Maiden, Graham S. Davidson Jr., Susan D. Roark, Donna Davidson, Dawn "Beth" Davidson and Stephanie McCready; three great- grandchildren: Stephanie Maiden, C. Chase Taylor and Stephanie Taylor; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Dec. 8, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bob Neace officiating. Burial was in the Elizabeth Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Saltville Rescue Squad.

D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.

Davidson

Larry B. Davidson, age 50, of Saltville, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999 at the Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley, W.Va.

Survivors include his mother, Okie Thompson, Troutdale; two brothers, Harold Davidson, Beckley, W.Va., and Earl Davidson, San Diego, Calif.

Graveside services will be conducted Sunday, Nov. 14, at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery with the Rev. Paul Jones 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.

Davidson

Ernest W. Davidson, age 87, of Glade Spring, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon.

He was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a member of Plasterco United Methodist Church. He retired from U.S. Gypsum and was preceded in death by his wife, Mollie Boyd

Davidson.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Charles "C.W." and Nancy S. Davidson, Glade Spring; one daughter, Eleanor Inscho, Stuart, Fla.; 12 grandchildren; 27 great- grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 3 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Tim Graham and the Rev. Robert E. Cook officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements.

Davidson

Alvin Davidson, age 46, died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was born in Saltville.

Surviving are his wife, Ramona Davidson; two brothers, Roger Pidney Davidson of Berea, Ky., and Randall Davidson of Saltville; several nieces and nephews; a special friend, Dan Thompson of Marion.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Jan. 6, at 11 a.m. in Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Surber officiating. Burial was in Westwood Memorial Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.

Davidson

Texas Farris Davidson, age 63, died Thursday, Sept. 24, 1998 at her home in Marion. Mrs. Davidson was a member of the Marion Baptist Church and member of the Rebekah Sunday School class. She was a retired LPN after 15 years of service with Smyth County Community Hospital.

Mrs. Davidson was preceded in death by her husband, Sanders M. Davidson and one brother, William Hudson.

She is survived by one daughter, Sandra Davidson Hopkins, Marion; one son, Joseph Bradley Davidson, Atkins; her son-in-law, Dr. Phillip C. Hopkins, Marion; her daughter-in-law, Patty Greer Davidson, Atkins; five grandchildren: Courtney Hopkins, Chase Hopkins, Ashley Davidson, Benjamin Davidson, and Adam Davidson; a special friend, Betty Turley; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m. at the Marion Baptist Church with Dr. William A. Slater and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Marion Baptist Church, 1258 North Main St., 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.

Davidson

Nellie Gray Davidson, age 58, died Saturday, June 14, 1997 at her home in Chilhowie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Blake Davidson and her parents, John A. and Nannie Crabtree Wyatt.

She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Libby and Rickie Sessor, and Kay Davidson, all of Chilhowie; three sons and daughters-in-law, Charles Jr. (Carlo) and Patti Proffit of Chilhowie, Michael and Robin Proffit of Blountville, Tenn., and Ronnie Jr. and Sharon Davidson, Chilhowie; seven grandchildren: Machelle Proffit, Charlie Proffit III, Lucas Proffit, Chase Sessor, Chance Sessor, Ashleigh Thomas and Kayla Martin; three sisters, Lola Ritchie of Stratford, N.J., Joan Goad of Hawthorne, Fla., and Teresa Norris of Marion; two brothers, Ed Wyatt and John Wyatt, both of Marion.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 17, at 2 p.m. at the Ridgedale United Methodist Church in Rich Valley with the Rev. Frank Chapman Jr. and the Rev. Luther Watson officiating. Burial followed in Ridgedale Cemetery.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Davis

Ruby Meadows Davis, 82, of Lewistown, Pa., formerly of Bland County, died Friday, July 21, 2000, at Lewistown, Pa. She was born June 12, 1918, in Bland County to Albert T. Meadows and Laura Millirona Meadows.

She was the widow of Norma H. Davis.

Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Irene and Ralph Roope of Pulaski, Faye and David Webb of Lewistown and Eunice and Frank Bartlett of Galax; two sisters, Audrey Nuckolls of Pulaski and Juanita Melton of Dublin; a brother, Miller C. Meadows of Dublin; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.

A memorial graveside service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Goshen Cemetery, Bland County, with the Rev. Lawrence Nuckolls officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that memorials be made to the Goshen Cemetery Fund, H-C Box 110, Dublin, Va. 24084.

Steven Funeral Home in Pulaski was in charge of arrangements.

Davis

Jimmy Wilson Davis, age 48, died Monday, June 30, 1997 at his home in Bristol. He was a native of West Jefferson, N.C., and had lived in Grayson County before moving to Bristol 25 years ago. He was an employee of Dana Corporation, Marion, and a U.S. Army veteran serving in Thailand during the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife, Kaye G. Davis; one daughter, Debra Kaye Morgan, Berea, Ky.; one son, Jason Wayne Davis, Bristol; his parents, Tam and Alma Davis, Whitetop; one sister, Loretta D. Hall, Sugar Grove; one brother, Jackie Davis, Weber City; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 3, in Campbell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. T.A. Pennington and Charles E. Morgan officiating. Burial followed in Haw Orchard Baptist Church Cemetery, Rugby, with military graveside services conducted by American Legion Post 275, Lansing, N.C.

Campbell Funeral Home in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements.

Davis

Lois Brott Davis, age 76, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 1997.

She is survived by her husband, Ralph Davis Jr., Marion; one daughter, Linda Sue Davis of Chatsworth, Calif.; two sons and daughter-in-law, Ralph III and Pam Atkins Davis of Chilhowie, and Craig Davis of Marion; one brother, Gerald Brott of Bald Eagle, Minn.; four grandchildren, Brandy Davis, Desiree Davis, Michelle Davis, and Michael Davis.

Funeral services will be held today, Dec. 6, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Pastor James H. Bangle officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Davis

James Ralph Davis, age 67, of Chicago, Ill., died Monday, Jan. 13, 1997.

He was born at Loves Mill on April 30, 1929 and raised in Chicago, Ill. He was a Marine Corps veteran and received the highest degree in Electronics from the University of Chicago. He was preceded in death by his parents, George E. Davis and Ernestine Hamm Davis Anderson. Surviving are his wife, Hazel M. Boggs Davis; one daughter, Susan M. Weismayer, Suwanee, Ga.; one son-in-law, Kirt Weismayer, Suwanee, Ga.; three grandchildren, Amanda, Adam and Rebecca Weismayer, all of Suwanee, Ga.; two brothers, Richard A. Davis, Marion, and David G. Davis, Hendersonville, N.C.; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 17, at Seaver-Brown Funeral Home with burial in Mt. View Cemetery in Chilhowie.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Davis

Robert Dale Davis was born October 28, 1915, died April 13, 1941, making his stay on earth 25 years, 5 months and 16 days.

He professed faith in Christ in early life, but never united with any church. He leaves the following to mourn his loss: his father and mother, Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Davis, Grassy Creek; four brothers, Glen & John Davis of Detroit, Mich.; Garnett, of Fries, VA.; Bryce, of West Grove, Pa.; and four sisters, Mrs. Guy Warren, Detroit, Mich; Mrs. John Williams, Grassy Creek; Mrs. Everett Grace, West Grove, PA.; and Mrs. Earl Segraves, also of Pennsylvania. A brother, James, preceeded him in death 20 years ago, who was also killed in a car wreck.

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Mollie Garvey Davis was born April 5, 1873. She departed this life September 9, 1957 at the age of 84. She was married to James Morgan Davis, October 23, 1889. To this union 11 children were born. Four preceeded her in death. The living are Mrs. Guy Warren, Detroit, Mich; John W. Davis, Flint, Mich; Mrs. John R. Williams, Grassy Creek; Mrs. Everett Grace, West Grove, PA; Mrs. Earl Segraves, Perryville, MD; Garnett Davis, Fries, VA; Bryce Davis, West Grove, PA. Eighteen grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Charlie McMillan, of Landenberg, PA also survives. Mrs. Davis was converted in early life and joined the New River Baptist church of which she remained a member until death. Her life was like an open book. Her fine Christian influence will live on in the lives of these fine children and grandchildren.

Davis

Belva W. Davis, 83, went to be with our Lord on March 2, 2001. She was born April 8, 1917, in Laurel Fork and lived in Hillsville until 2000.

She owned and operated the Merlene Beauty Salon in Hillsville for a number of years. She was a member of the Hillsville United Methodist Church.

She was the daughter of the late Lester and Della Webb and the stepdaughter of the late Hobert Willard. She was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Davis; a brother, Linford Willard; and a sister, Pauline W. Hamrick.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, John Michael and Dora Davis Wirtz; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda D. and Rod Gray of Charlestown, N.H.; three sisters, Ollie W. Sharp of Hillsville, Elsie W. Banks of Stuart and Trudy W. Cloud of Laurel Fork; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.

A funeral was held Sunday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home with Marshall Banks and the Rev. Ramon Torres officiating.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Hillsville.

Davis

Robert Neil Davis, age 100, formerly of Tazewell and Marion, died Friday, Aug. 27, 1999 at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie.

Mr. Davis was born Nov. 9, 1898 in Buchanan County, the son of the late Alfred and Delilah Gilbert Davis, Buchanan County natives.

He was known to many as "Shorty" and was the last of his immediate family. He was a farmer for most of his life and had lived in Grundy, Berwind, Tazewell, Chilhowie and Marion. Until of late he was involved in the Francis Marion VFW Post #4667 in Marion. This local post recently had honored him as Smyth County's only living World War I veteran. He had served in France between 1918 and 1919 during which time he was awarded a European Expeditionary Medal. He served in the U.S. army and was a member of the Francis Marion VFW Post #4667 of Marion. He had made his home in Smyth and Washington county for the past 50 years and was of the Presbyterian faith.

He was preceded in death by his first wife of 54 years, Rosa A. Ball Davis; a grandson, Ronald Davis; a great-granddaughter, April Dawn Clifton; and two sisters.

Survivors include his second wife, Nancy Owens Davis of Marion; four daughters, Mrs. Ellen Ramey, Mrs. Bob (Edith) Booth and Mrs. James (Edna Newman) Horn, all of Tazewell, and Mrs. Gene (Arbutus) Echols of Emory; one son, Robert O. Davis and wife Viola of Elizabethton, Tenn.; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; great-great- grandchildren, nephews and nieces. Graveside services were conducted Sunday, Aug. 29, at 3 p.m. at Maplewood Cemetery in Tazewell with the Rev. Charles Clifton and Perry L. Bruce officiating. Members of Francis Marion VFW Post 4667 of Marion conducted military rites. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions or memorials be made to any veteran, charity or church organization. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home of Tazewell was in charge of arrangements.

Davis

Gary Lee Davis, age 40, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 1998 in Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, Tenn.

Mr. Davis was a lifelong resident of Smyth County and a supervisor at Visador where he worked for 19 years.

Survivors include his wife, Norma Davis, Marion; his mother, Nancy P. Davis, Marion; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Elaine and Roger Woods, Marion, and Kathy and David Brooks, Rural Retreat; two brothers and sisters-in-law, James William Jr. and Jean Davis and Randall and Angela Davis, all of Marion; many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 1, at 2 p.m. at the Sugar Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenny Price officiating. Entombment will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 7-9 tonight at the funeral home.

Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Davis

Ruby Aileen Dungan Davis, age 88, of Seven Mile Ford, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 1997 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie.

She attended the University of Virginia, was a graduate of Radford College and taught school for 14 years.

She was the widow of George A. Davis. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Dungan and Ted Dungan. She was a member of the Middle Fork Baptist Church, Chilhowie. Survivors include two sisters, Lois D. Brickey, Broadford, and Marguerite D. Bunch, Seven Mile Ford; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. R.J. Cullop officiating. Burial was in Middle Fork Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the donor's church or favorite charity.

Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.

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Marie Wyatt Davis, age 85, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 1999 in Briarcliff Health Care Center in Oak Ridge, Tenn.

Mrs. Davis was a resident of Kingston, Tenn., formerly of Oak Ridge. She was the daughter of the late James Byrum and Minnie Pearl Greer Wyatt. She had worked at Braders Greenhouse in Oak Ridge and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed crocheting, flower gardening and gardening. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Charles Russell and Lillian Davis, Kingston, Tenn.; two daughters and son-in-law, Vicki Fitzgerald, Knoxville, Tenn., Sharon and Ben LaPosser, Kingston, Tenn.; two brothers, Paul Wyatt, Charleston, W.Va., and Harley F. Wyatt, Chilhowie; one sister and brother-in-law, Alta and James L. Hicks, Oak Ridge, Tenn.; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one nephew, Stephen Hicks, Harriman, Tenn.

Funeral services will be conducted today, Nov. 17, at 11 a.m. in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles E. Blevins officiating. Burial will be in the McClure Cemetery.

Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.

Davis

Lydia V. Davis, age 72, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 1997 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She had lived in North Tazewell since 1990, formerly living at Gary No. 10, and Filbert, W.Va., the greater part of her life. She was of the Methodist faith.

Survivors include her husband, James L. Davis; two daughters, Doris D. Frazier, Bristol, and Mrs. Lee (Rebecca) Ashbrook, Independence; two sons, Charles W. Davis, Thorpe, W.Va., and Thomas E. Davis Sr., Roanoke; six brothers, Claude Johnson, Portsmouth, Ohio, Thomas Johnson, Portsmouth, Va., Edward Johnson and Douglas Johnson, both of Saltville, Samuel Johnson, Plasterco, and Harold Johnson, Chilhowie; three sisters, Annie Davis, Montvale, Louise Norris, Roanoke, and Betty Ashley, Glade Spring; eight grandchildren; five great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 1, in Fanning Funeral Home Chapel, Welch, W.Va., with the Rev. Joe Rodrigues officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, W.Va.

Fanning Funeral Home, Welch, W.Va., is in charge of arrangements.

Davis

Buford Elwood Davis, 72, of Fries, died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2001, at Twin County Regional Hospital.

He was born Feb. 9, 1929, at Wythe County to Berlie Davis and Ethel Keith Davis. Survivors include his wife, Lois J. Davis of Fries; two sons and daughters-in-law, William A. "Bill" and Kathy Davis of Fries and Bobby and Elizabeth Davis of Virginia Beach; two sisters, Artie Funk of Fries and Sue Lineberry of Galax; two brothers, James Davis of Galax and William L. Davis of Roanoke; and three grandchildren.

A graveside service was held Saturday at Fries Cemetery with the Rev. John Williams officiating. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Davis

Kathleen Davis, age 91, of Atkins, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1998, in the Smyth County Community Hospital.

She was born in Atkins, the daughter of the late George S. and Grace Repass Davis. Miss Davis was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Rural Retreat and was preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph and Fred Davis; two sisters, Maxine Davis and Ella Davis Selvage.

She is survived by a sister-in-law, Mildred Keyes Davis of Atkins; five nieces, one nephew and several cousins; special friends and neighbors, Ailene and Bill Buck of Atkins.

Funeral services will be held Monday, Dec. 28, 1998, at 1 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Joe Shumate and Pastor Ed Schaack officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat.

The family will receive friends from Noon to 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 1998, at the Lindsey Funeral Home prior to the service.

Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements.

Davis

MARGARET PANNELL DAVIS, age 70, of Wytheville, Virginia, died Monday, January 15, 2001 in the Birdmont Health Care Center. She was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late Otis Clyde and Marie Simmerman Pannell. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, George R. Davis, a brother, Reed Pannell and a sister, Lula Halsey. She is survived by: a sister - Martha Albright of Fayetteville, AK; two brothers and sisters-in-law - Clayton and Magalene Pannell of Etowah, TN and Lorris and Judy Pannell of Winston-Salem, NC; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law - Betty Pannell of Leesburg, VA, Thelma Price of Roanoke, VA, James Halsey of Oak Ridge, TN, Hazel and Jim Henderson of Rocky Mount, VA, Marie and Charles Davis of Collinsville, VA, and Evelyn and Harry Davis of Vinton, VA. Several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 18, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Donald E. Stansell officiating. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the St. Paul United Methodist Church. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.

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ANNIE GREY WHITIKER DAVIS, age 98 of Bland, Virginia, died Tuesday, September 26, 2000, in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was born in Giles County the daughter of the late Joseph and Rosa Duncan Whitaker and was a member of the Greenhill Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Deco G. Davis and six brothers. She is survived by - a son and daughter-in-law R. Randolph and Lois P. Davis; a granddaughter and spouse Pam and Mark Hill; a grandson Robert W. Davis; a great-granddaughter Emily Claire Hill; special care-givers Audery Hounshell and Linda Davis, all of Route 1, Bland and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Friday, September 29, 2000, at 2:00 p.m. at the Newberry Funeral Chapel in Bland with the Rev. Doug Hyndrich officiating. Interment will follow in the Davis Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Newberry Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Bland County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 10, Bastian, VA 24314. Newberry Funeral Home in Bland, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.

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JOHN CLARK DAVIS, SR., age 87, of Route 1, Walton Furnace Road, Max Meadows, Virginia, died Monday, December 18, 2000, in Kegley Manor in Bastian, Virginia. He was born in Wythe County, the son of the late John and Laura McRoberts Davis. He was retired from the New Jersey Zinc Company and was a farmer. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Lou Blevins and one sister and four brothers. He is survived by: his wife - Mary Frances Davis; three daughters and sons-in-law - Betty Jean and Barney Arnold of Chester, VA, Marilyn and Douglas Burke of Wytheville, VA, and Wanda Sue and Joe Moyer of Walnut Port, PA; four sons and daughters-in-law - John Clark, Jr. "Jake" and Lena Davis, Edward and Nancy Davis, Freddie and Rosita Davis, all of Route 1, Max Meadows; special grandson - Steven Waller; step-daughter - Toni Ailene Waller; step-son - Douglas Woodrow Davis, both of Route 1, Max Meadows, VA; four sisters - Lilian Arnold of Rt. 1, Max Meadows, VA, Eunice Davis of Rt. 1, Austinville, VA, Ruby Burchett of Ivanhoe, VA, and Dorothy Robinson of Rt. 2, Max Meadows, 20 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 20, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. at the Reese Funeral Chapel with the Rev. James Black officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Paul Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Reese Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.

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James Bradley Davis, age 79, of West Jefferson, N.C., died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1998 at Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson, N.C.

Mr. Davis was born in Ashe County on April 11, 1918 to Wilson and Ollie Farmer Davis. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a 30 year member of the American Legion Post 275. Survivors include his wife, Mozelle McClure Davis; two daughters and sons-in-law, Evelyn K. and Herman L. Jones, Reidsville, N.C., and Joan E. and Jaye B. Baldwin, Whitetop; one stepdaughter and son-in-law, Geneva P. and Johnny A. Johnson, Lansing, N.C.; one stepson, Carl E. Powers, Lansing, N.C.; one brother and sister-in-law, Tam F. and Alma Davis, Whitetop; one sister, Lucille Greer, Marion; four grandchildren, David Jones, Billy Jones, Bryan Baldwin, and Julie Stamper; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 17, at 2 p.m. at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson, N.C., with the Rev. Chris Goodman and the Rev. Jody Blevins officiating. Interment will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens with military rites.

This is a courtesy announcement by Barnett's Funeral Home.

Davis

Beulah Whitaker Davis, age 76, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, March 17, 1999 at the Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. She was a member of Grosses Creek Baptist Church and was preceded in death by a son, Ralph Bowman.

She is survived by a daughter, Peggy Davis of Saltillo, Miss.; two sons, Luther Davis Jr. and Jim Davis, both of Chilhowie; two sisters, Eula Doyle, Chilhowie, and Lula McNew, Bristol; four grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, March 19, at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Davis Cemetery.

Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.

DAVIS

Mr. William Garnett Davis, age 68, of 1279 Mahogany Rock Road, Sparta, NC, died Monday, December 11, 2000, at his home. He is survived by his wife: Annie Bell Davis of the home; his mother: Ruth Jane Davis of Sparta, NC; four sons: Billy Davis, Roger Lee Davis, Larry Davis and Gary Davis all of Wilkes County, NC; one daughter: Susan Sturgill of Sparta, NC; one sister: Mary Ashby of Mt. Airy, NC; one brother: John Davis of Sparta, NC; five grandchildren; three step-sons: Ricky Dean Hodge and James Richard Hodge both of Sparta, NC and Stevie Wayne Hodge of Aberdeen, Md.; seven step-daughters: Louise Somji of Maryland, Betty Roster of Danville, Va., Bobbie Hodge of Texas, Annie Mae Hodge of Philadelphia, Pa., Lois Faye Ray of Wilmington, NC, Joyce Hodge of Philadelphia, Pa. and Mildred Jean Hodge of Maryland. Several step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, December 14, 2000, at 2:00 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Antioch Methodist Church Cemetery at Roaring Gap, NC. Rev. Hobert Dowell and Rev. Graylen Blevins will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, December 13, 2000, from 6-8 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta.

DAVIS

Mrs. Alberta Baugus Davis, age 94, of Sparta, N.C., died Wednesday morning, February 16, 2000, at Sunbridge Healthcare in Sparta, N.C. She was the widow of Paul Davis. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel, with burial in the Laurel Glen Cemetery. The body will lie in state thirty minutes prior to the funeral services.

DAVISON

Alma Doris B. Davison, age 70, of 8624 New Grass Lane, Charlotte, N.C., died Sunday, November 5, 2000, at her home. She was the widow of Lewis Davison. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law: Libby and Jimmy Presnell of Sparta, NC; two sons: Jimmy Simpson and friend Betty of Charlotte, N.C., and Roby and spouse Ann Simpson of Jefferson, N.C.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters: Irene Pugh of Piney Creek and Grace Sessions of Port Arthur, Texas; and three Brothers: Jerry Blevins and Porter Blevins, both of Sparta, and Tim Blevins of Laurel Springs, N.C. She was preceded in death by a brother, Henson Blevins. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday morning, November 8, 2000, at 11:00 a.m. at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with burial 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 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday evening, November 7, 2000, at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta and at other times at the home of a daughter and son-in-law; Libby and Jimmy Presnell, 119 Dew Drop Road, Sparta, NC.

Dawkins

Martha Funk Dawkins, age 46, died Tuesday, April 8, 1997 at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, Miss.

She is survived by her husband, Roy A. Dawkins, Columbus, Miss.; one daughter, Marcy Brigman of Houston, Texas; her father and mother, Ernest C. and Frances C. Funk of Marion; four sisters, Elizabeth Richardson of Bluefield, W.Va., Margaret Brazee, Tampa, Fla., Patsy Huff of Bristol, Tenn., and Irene Grinstead, Marion; one brother, Charles Funk of Marion; one grandson, Matthew Brigman of Columbus, Miss.; several nieces and nephews.

Memorial services were held Friday, April 11, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Carol Ferguson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Joyce Blevins, P.O. Box 905, Marion, VA 24354.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Day

Katherine Ann Hicks Day, age 65, of Piketon, Ohio, died Monday, Nov. 22, 1999 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

Mrs. Day was born on June 17, 1934 in Troy, Ohio, the daughter of the late William B. and Lena Margaret Gwinn Hicks.

She was a homemaker and was a member of the Union Hill Community Church in Peebles, Ohio.

She was preceded in death by her parents, William B. and Lena M. Hicks; her loving husband of 43 years, William M. Day; a baby son, David Day; two brothers, John Franklin Hicks and a baby brother.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Mark Yates of Saltville; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert E. and Susan Day of Waverly, Ohio; stepdaughter, Phyllis Day Grogg and husband Lloyd of Mt. Gilead, Ohio; stepson, Verlin Day and wife Ernistine of Mansfield, Ohio; granddaughter, Brandi Day; grandsons, Lance Yates and Drew Day; three step-grandsons; two step-great-grandsons; one step-great-granddaughter; one sister, Mary Caroline Curtis, Waverly, Ohio; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted today, Nov. 27, at 1 p.m. at the Union Hill Community Church in Peebles, Ohio with Phil Fulton and Terry Lawson officiating. Burial will follow at the Yankee Hill Community Church Cemetery.

Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, W.Va., and Cox Funeral Home in Beaver, Ohio are in charge of arrangements.

Dean

Ruby Fowler Dean died Monday, Jan. 15, 2001 at her home in Marion. She was a former employee of Burlington Industries and Buster Brown. Her family was blessed by her presence.

She is survived by her husband, Charles E. Dean of Marion; two sons and one daughter-in- law, Larry A. and Debbie Dean of Marion, and Garry E. Dean of Wytheville; five grandchildren, Lisa Crockett and husband Timothy, Dana Crewey and husband Josh, Travis Dean, Joshua A. Dean and Cheyenne Dean; three great-grandchildren, Brian Crockett, Tyler Crockett and Joshua Dean-Crewey; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Glenn S. and Lucille Fowler of Bethlehem, Penn., and Charles A. and Betty Fowler of Indianapolis, Ind.; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Nonia F. and Shirley Gamble of Wytheville, and Helen F. Lilly of Marion; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 18, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. William Dean and the Rev. Timothy Crockett officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Seaver-Brown Funeral Chapel.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Dean

LARRY CARLTON DEAN, age 51 of Abingdon, Virginia, formerly of Wythe County, died Sunday, September 24, 2000, in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Wythe County, the son of the late Paul W. and Edith Graham Dean and was preceded in death by two brothers, Bernard and Ronny Dean and a sister, Jewel William. He is survived by: two sisters and brothers-in-law - Wanda and Carl Aston of Sunbury, North Carolina and Betty and Norman Pieczynski of Hillsboro, NC; a brother and sister-in-law - Graydon and Annette Dean of Brownwood, TX; several nieces and nephews also survive.

A graveside memorial service will be held Tuesday, September 26, 2000, at 11:00 a.m. at the Bethany Cemetery with the Rev. Larry Barnes officiating. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.

Dean

HILMA FRYE DEAN, 92, formerly of Austinville, Virginia died Sunday, September 10, 2000 in the Raleigh Court Health Center in Roanoke, Virginia. She was born September 28, 1907, in Pulaski, VA., the daughter of the late Samuel A. and Matilda Bunts Frye of Wytheville. Ms. Dean retired from the Wythe County School System after 32 years teaching, primarily at Austinville Elementary School. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association. She was an active member of Bethany Methodist Church in Austinville, serving as Sunday School teacher and choir member for many years. She was also active with the local senior citizen club. Ms. Dean was preceded in death by her husband, James Walter Dean and a son, Donald A. Dean. She is survived by: two sons - Kenneth Dean and Shirley Stevenson of Roanoke, VA; and James Carlton and Sharon Dean of Waukegan, IL. Four grandchildren - Jeffrey Dean, Christopher Dean, Gordon Dean, Kimberly Dean; two great-grandchildren - Courtney Dean and Kyle Dean; two sisters - Greta Etter of Rock Hill, SC and Lois Sullivan of Arizona.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 12, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bethany United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bob Billingsley and the Rev. Jean Layell officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethany Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service time. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Bethany United Methodist Church. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.

Dean

RICHARD MATTHEW DEAN, age 47, of Pulaski, Virginia died Monday February 5, 2001, at his residence. He was born in Wytheville, the son of the late William Jasper "Jack" and Belver Beatrice Dunford Dean, three sisters, Stella Layford, Elsie Guynn and Maude Caviness. He is survived by: his wife - Hattie Hughes Dean of the home; four daughters - Tracy Gail Dean, Megan Danielle Dean, both of Pulaski, VA, Kristie Lenore Blevins of Bland, VA and Jessica D. Gravley of Wytheville, VA; three grandchildren - Joshua Blevins, Brandon Blevins and Christopher Blevins; five sisters - Helen Blevins of Dublin, VA, Carrie Lee Riggins of Draper, VA, Mary Louise Kennedy of Clarksville, TN, Virigle Mann of Glen Rose, TX, Marie Hill of Pulaski, VA; three brothers - Clifton Dean of Wytheville, VA, Hubert Dean of Gunton Park, Marshall Dean of Wytheville, VA; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 8, 2001, at 1:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel in Wytheville. Interment will follow in the Dean Family Cemetery in Gunton Park. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. or at the residence at any time.

Dean

ROBERT HUGHES DEAN, age 72 of Dean Hollow Road (the Gunton Park Community), Max Meadows, Virginia, died Saturday, October 14, 2000, at his residence. He was born in Wythe County, the son of the late William Jasper and Dorothy Dunford Dean. He was a retired truck driver with Roadway and a member of the Wytheville Moose Lodge. He was preceded in death by several sisters. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law Shelia and Tobby Nash of Pascagoula, MS; a son and daughter-in-law Daniel and Sandra Dean of Max Meadows, VA; two step-sons Kevin Crocker of Collierville, TN and David Wright of Pulaski, VA; five sisters - Helen Blevins of Dublin, VA, Carrie Lee Riggins of Draper, VA, Marie Hill of Pulaski, VA, Virgil Mann of Glenrose, TX and Mary Louise Kennedy of Clarksville, TN; four brothers - Clifton Dean of Wytheville, VA, Hubert Dean of Max Meadows, VA, Richard Dean of Pulaski, VA, Marshall Dean of Max Meadows, VA; a very special friend, Andrea Ratcliff of Max Meadows; seven grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Larry Barnes officiating. Interment will follow in the Dean Family Cemetery, Gunton Park. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Monday or at the residence, 168 Dean Hollow Road at any time. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.

Dean

Clinton C. Dean, age 95, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Dean was born in Smyth County to the late Cloyed and Julie Overbay Dean. He worked at Brunswick for several years and farmed after his retirement. He was a very devoted Christian. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Dean; and two daughters, Elizabeth and Charlotte

Dean.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Mrs. Russell (Wilma) Farrington, Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Charles E. and Ruby Dean, Marion; one sister, Virginia Crowder, Madison, N.C.; two brothers, Claude Dean and Rev. William Dean, both of Marion; three grandchildren, Larry Dean, Garry Dean, and Michael Farrington; five great- grandchildren, Lisa Crockett, Dana Dean, Travis Dean, Cheyenne Dean, and Joshua Dean; two great-great-grandchildren, Brian Crockett and Tyler Crockett.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, Jan. 23, in Bradley's Funeral Home with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Entombment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at the funeral home.

Bradley's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dean

Brenda Marie Dean, age 51, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001 in the Ridgefield Retirement Home in Chilhowie.

She was preceded in death by her father, Irvin Cregger and a sister, Carolyn Cregger McVey. Surviving are one son, John Dean of Creigville; one daughter, Dolly Dean of Marion; her mother, Katherine Cregger of Ceres; three sisters, Kathy Church of Ceres, Vickie Page of Atkins, and Daisy Crouse of Marion; one brother, Eugene Cregger of Richmond; her close friends, Hazel Clark and family.

Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 13, at 2 p.m. in Goodwill Baptist Church in Rich Valley with the Rev. Charles Turley officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Community Cemetery. Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Deans

Ethel Forrest Deans, age 93, of Poquoson, died Sunday, Aug. 16, 1998.

Mrs. Deans was a lifelong resident of Poquoson where she worked as a homemaker. She was a member of the Tabernacle United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Earl Deans Sr., and one granddaughter.

Survivors include two sons, Gerald Elliott Deans, Poquoson, and Thomas Earl Deans, Marion; one sister, Edith Jones, Danville, Ky.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 2 p.m. in the Tabernacle United Methodist Church in Poquoson with the Rev. Dick Hevelston and the Rev. Milford Rollins officiating. Interment followed in the Peninsula Memorial in Newport News. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shantel Darnell Scholarship Fund.

This is a courtesy announcement by Barnett's Funeral Home.

DeBoard

Clay William DeBoard Sandpoint, Idaho Nov. 3, 1907 Feb. 9, 2001

Clay William DeBoard, age 93, of Sandpoint, Idaho, formerly of Ashe County, died Friday, Feb. 9

Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 16 at 1 p.m. at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family received friends from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, on Feb. 15 at Badger Funeral Home.

Mr. DeBoard was born Nov. 3, 1907 in Ashe County to Cicero and Elizabeth Phillips DeBoard. As a young man in the 1920s and 1930s, Mr. DeBoard spent most of his time as a ranch foreman in Eastern Oregon. He married Lessie Sexton in 1938 and moved to Pennsylvania in 1942. Mr. DeBoard worked on the railroads for many years. He then took a position as lineman for the telephone company until his retirement in 1968. Mr. DeBoard returned to Ashe County in 1987 and remained until 1998. He then lived with both his sons in Florida and Idaho until his death. He is survived by two sons: Phillip DeBoard of Sandpoint, Idaho and Michael DeBoard of Florida; and two grandsons, Michael and Mason DeBoard.

Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

DeBoard

Hursey DeBoard Troutville, Va. Nov. 26, 1903 Feb. 5, 2000

Hursey Blevins DeBoard, 96, was remembered at funeral services held Feb. 8 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Bill Ballou officiated. Burial followed in the DeBoard Family Cemetery in Grassy Creek.

Mrs. DeBoard was born in Ashe County to Rush Blevins and Dorase Jones Blevins. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Benjamin Hoyt DeBoard.

She is survived by a son, James DeBoard, Troutville, Va.; two brothers, Ray Blevins, Pennsylvania, and Judson Blevins, Flordia; four sisters, Genevie Campbell, West Jefferson, Liza Arnold, Jefferson, Nor Hamby and Lois Halloway, both of Maryland; three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

DeBoard

Armon Blaine DeBoard Lansing June 13, 1918 Aug. 31, 2000

Armon Blaine DeBoard, 82, was remembered at funeral services held Sept. 3 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Mike Lane and Rev. Larry Shepherd officiated. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery with military rites.

Mr. DeBoard was born to Reggie Ancle DeBoard and Cynthia Loggins DeBoard. He served in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Reba Mitchell DeBoard; a son, Blaine DeBoard Jr.; four brothers, Chester DeBoard, Maryland, Burel DeBoard, Westchester, Md., Avery DeBoard, Florida, and Reggie DeBoard, Sparta.

He is survived by three brothers, Troy Clinton DeBoard, Bel Air, Md., Robert DeBoard, Lenoir, and Billy Joe DeBoard, Winston-Salem; a stepbrother, Howard Hurley, Lenoir; three sisters, Blanche Stiles and Lowa Bauguess, both of Bel Air, Md., and Nancy Pratt, Sparta; special friends, Howard and Norma Hughes, Landerburg, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews.

Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

DeBord

Moses M. DeBord Sr., age 60, formerly of Laurel, Del., died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2000 at his home in Saltville.

Mr. DeBord was preceded in death by his parents, James and Louise DeBord; his father-in-law, Carl Slate; and a son-in-law, Paul Laren Tamosaitis.

He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Paige Slate DeBord; two sons and daughters-in-law, Moses and Julie DeBord Jr., Laurel, Del., and Mark and Brenda DeBord of Delmar, Del.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Terry TamosaitisRodenbaugh and John Rodenbaugh Sr., Laurel, Del., and Jennifer and Phillip Adkins of Delmar, Md.; 17 grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Bonner and Linda DeBord of Oak Hall, W.Va., and Herschel and Christine DeBord of Bristol; one sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and George Kelly of Bristol; 18 nieces and nephews; his mother-in-law, Beulah Slate.

Funeral services will be conducted today, Feb. 2, at 11 am. at D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with Vernon Olinger officiating. Graveside services will follow at Elizabeth Cemetery. Donations may be sent to Virginia''s Hospice Care, 308 Hickory Ave., Rural Retreat, VA 24368.

D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.

DeBord

Ralph Wayne "Fox" DeBord, age 57, of Rural Retreat, formerly of the Old Quarry Community in Saltville, died Saturday, June 6, 1998 in Roanoke Memorial Rehab Center in Roanoke. He was born in Smyth County, the son of the late Robert and Bernice Hatfield DeBord. Mr. DeBord was an employee of Amsco Products in Wytheville.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Dean DeBord; one daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Ricky Pickle, Rural Retreat; three sons and daughters-in-law, Billy and Jennifer DeBord, Draper, Robbie and Diana DeBord, Atkins, and Shane A. DeBord of the home; one brother and sister-in- law, Robert and Vicky DeBord, Rural Retreat; three grandchildren, Nikki Pickle, Tristi DeBord, and Britney Pickle; several special nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held today, June 10, at 1 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage and the Rev. Charles Blevins officiating. Interment will follow in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat.

The Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements.

DeBord

Fern DeBord, age 73, died Thursday, Nov. 28, 1996 at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, Fla.

Mrs. DeBord moved to Brevard County, Fla., 32 years ago from Jonesville, where she was born. She attended Calvary Baptist Church and was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, Ray DeBord, of Cocoa, Fla., formerly of Saltville; one daughter, Wanda Ely of Melbourne, Fla.; two sons, Harold DeBord and wife Phyllis of Orlando, Fla., and Rick DeBord and wife Darla of Cocoa, Fla.; one brother, Ora Welch of Knoxville, Tenn.; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren.

Funeral and burial were held in Jonesville.

Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home of Rockledge was in charge of arrangements.

DeBord

Walter Ben DeBord, age 57, of Bristol, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2000 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

Mr. DeBord was a son of Ettie J. DeBord of Abingdon and was employed with Kern's Bakery for 32 years. He was an avid fisherman.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Earl H. DeBord.

Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife, Julia DeBord; two sons, Jeffrey DeBord of Bristol, and Patrick DeBord of the home; four sisters, Maudeen Blevins of Chilhowie and Mattie DeBord, Glenda DeBord and Brenda DeBord, all of Abingdon; three brothers, Gerald DeBord and Kermit DeBord, both of Abingdon, and Jim DeBord of Chilhowie; three grandsons, David, Andrew and Timothy DeBord; daughter-in-law, Martha DeBord; and brother-in-law, Lloyd Blevins Sr.; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Jan. 9, at 1:30 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Lyons Smith and the Rev. Roger Hearl officiating. Burial was in Valley View Cemetery in Abingdon.

Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements.

DeBord

William Allen "Babo" DeBord, age 50, of Saltville, died Monday, Jan. 27, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

He was a member of the Church of God in Allison's Gap where he served as chairman of the Board of Trustees for several years. He was a member of Saltville Volunteer Fire Department. Survivors include his wife, Pam Swartz DeBord; three sisters, Mrs. Larry (Martha) Haynes and Mrs. Todd (Vickie) Stacy, both of Piney Flats, Tenn., and Mrs. Dicky (Jackie) Nutter, Blountville, Tenn.; three brothers, Edward T. DeBord Sr., Mike DeBord, and Darrell S. DeBord, all of Saltville; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, in Allison's Gap Church of God with the Rev. David Mumpower and Dr. Woodrow McIntyre officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Allison's Gap Church of God. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.

DeBord

Mary J. DeBord, age 74, of Seven Mile Ford, died Saturday, Oct. 10, 1998 at Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of Earl H. DeBord.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia M. and James Aker, Abingdon, and Joyce D. and Michael Stanger, Riverside, Calif.; four sisters, Virginia James, Finleyville, Penn., Vivian Anderson and Dorothy Goodman, both of Abingdon, and June Smith, Evans, Ga.; three brothers, James E. Jones, Damascus, Thomas H. Jones Jr., Sunset Beach, N.C., and David L. Jones, Ninnekah, Okla.; two very special friends, Callie and Barbara; many other friends and relatives.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 11 a.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial was in Old Glade Cemetery. Pallbearers were Merle Worley, Richard Copenhaver, Charlie Goodman, David Smith, Buddy Tuell and Tommy Casey. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Rodolfo Ceballos, Dr. Fernando Garzon, Ed Hayden, Wayne Vanhoy, Dr. Clay Brinson, Dr. Thomas VanDyke, Bob Francisco, Jerold Helwig, and Newell Johnson.

Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

DeBord

Benjamin R. DeBord, age 69, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

Mr. DeBord was the widower of Nancy Greer DeBord and retired from the Department of Corrections after 30 years of service.

Surviving are a son, Duane DeBord of St. Libory, Ill., a daughter, Sherrie Thomas of Glade Spring; a sister, Marie Church of Michigan; a grandson, Adam; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Oct. 30, at 11a.m. in Liberty Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. David Neitch officiating. The body will be taken to the church an hour before the service. Burial will be in St. Clair Bottom Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.

Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

DeBusk

Beulah Geneva DeBusk, age 72, of Glade Spring, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 1998 at the home of her son Leo DeBusk. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Hyden DeBusk. He is survived by one daughter, Connie Sproles, Glade Spring; five sons: Leo DeBusk, Glenn DeBusk, Wayne DeBusk, and Gerald DeBusk, all of Chilhowie, and Gene DeBusk of Glade Spring; three sisters, Shirley Kestner and Jane Hunt, both of Saltville, and Linnie Creasy of Marion; four brothers, Bill Creasy, Meadowview, C.W. Creasy, Bristol, Bob Creasy Chilhowie, and Jim Creasy, North Carolina; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Nov. 22, at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Warren Wilson, the Rev. Mahlon Wyatt, and the Rev. Lloyd Sheets officiating. Interment followed in Mount Olivet Cemetery.

Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.

DeBusk

John S. DeBusk, age 83, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 1997 at his home in Glade Spring. He was a native of Washington County and was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Blevins DeBusk.

He was retired from American Electric Power Company, was a 50-year Mason in Bramwell Masonic Lodge, Bramwell, W.Va., and was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include two daughters, Joyce DeBusk, Richmond, and Maxine DeBusk Anderson, Northfork, W.Va.; four brothers, Preston DeBusk, Glade Spring, Jack DeBusk and Clarence DeBusk, both of Damascus, and Joe DeBusk, Cabot, Ark.; three sisters, Eula McVey, Tazewell, Mable Bowman, Bristol, and Reba Banner, Welch, W.Va.; three grandchildren; one aunt, Edith Widener, Glade Spring; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, in Pleasant View Baptist Church in Widener's Valley with the Rev. Roger Boyer and the Rev. Mahlon Wyatt officiating. Burial was in Widener's Valley Community Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Damascus Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 458, Damascus, VA 24236, or the Diabetic Association.

Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.

DeBusk

Willie E. DeBusk, age 84, died Sunday, April 2, 2000 at her home in Wideners Valley. Mrs. DeBusk was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. She was the widow of Roy Preston DeBusk Sr., and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Katherine DeBusk.

Surviving are one son, Roy Preston "Ronnie" DeBusk Jr., of Glade Spring; four daughters, Eileen Norris of Bristol, Tenn., Erma Pruitt of Abingdon, Phyllis Garrett of Huntsville, Ala., and Brenda Bryant of Mount Juliet, Tenn.; one brother, Hunter F. Widener of Marion; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted today, April 5, at 11 a.m. in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Warren Wilson and the Rev. David Critcher officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant View Cemetery in Glade Spring. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Damascus Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 458, Damascus, VA 24236.

Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of arrangements.

Deel

Jackie Lee Deel, age 57, of Sugar Grove, died Friday, March 19, 1999 in Fawn Grove, Penn. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Deel of Sugar Grove; three sons and daughters-in-law, Steven and Jackie Deel of Fredericksburg, Greg and Angela Deel of Sugar Grove, and David and Missy Deel of Marion; four sisters, Shelby Blankenship of Grundy, Fayetta Phillips of Hurley, Carol Jean Mullins of Cedar Bluff, and Shelia Sue Long of Manassas; three brothers, Raymond Deel of Hurley, Roger Deel of Oklahoma, and James S. Deel of Vansant; five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, March 22, at 10 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Brother David Farmer and Brother Kenny Hall 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.

DeHart

Mrs. Eileen W. DeHart, 78, died Sunday May 11, 1997 at Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro, NC.

A native of Saltville and Roanoke, she worked for K & W Cafeteria for about 25 years. She is survived by her two daughters, Sue Drake and husband Bill Drake, Mary Mounce and husband Eddie Mounce; one son, Reuben DeHart, Jr. and wife Robin DeHart; 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren, all of Greensboro, N.C.

Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, 1997 at Glenwood United Methodist Church, with internment in Guilford Memorial Park.

Memorial contributions may be made to Glenwood United Methodist Church, 1417 Glenwood Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27403, or to Christ Community Church, 4747 Lake Brandt Rd., Greensboro, NC 27455.

Hanes-Lineberry Funeral Home of Greensboro, NC was in charge of arrangements.

Della Lee Grubb, 90

Della Lee Grubb, 90, of Wytheville and formerly of elk Creek, died Sunday, March 18, 2001 at Edgemont Nursing Home in Wytheville.

She was born July 14, 1910 at Elk Creek to Willie and Sarah Banks Johnson. Survivors include one daughter, Shirley Hines of Wytheville; seven grandchildren; and several step grandchildren.

A funeral was held Tuesday in the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel with burial in St. John''s Cemetery in Elk Creek. The Rev. Kenneth Sawyers and the Rev. Shelly Kyle officiated.

Delp

Glenda E. Delp, 50, of Marion, died Monday, Aug. 11, 1997 in the Bristol Regional Medical Center.

She is survived by her husband, Donald R. Delp of Marion; three sisters, Jean Weathers and Nancy Mane, both of Fredericksburg, Ruth Gibson of North Carolina; one brother, Otis Edmonds of Vinton.

Graveside services were held Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 2 p.m. at the Round Hill Cemetery with Rev. Herman Cress officiating.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Delp

Gerald Wayne "Scott" Delp, age 52, died Tuesday, July 28, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion. He was a Vietnam veteran and a member of the UMWA.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Anderson Delp; four sons, Danial Wayne Delp and Davy Allen Delp, both of Rich Valley, VA, Timothy Scott Delp and Michael James Delp, both of the home; two daughters, Stephanie Michelle Pickle, Saltville, and Drema Delp Walker, Rural Retreat, VA; three brothers, Larry Delp, Mike Delp and Dennis Delp, all of Saltville; three sisters, Drema Chestnut, Chilhowie, Peggy Fullen, Rich Valley, and Judy Hampton, Saltville; ten grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 31, 1998 in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. E. D. Swartz officiating, with burial in Ridgedale Cemetery.

D. R. Henderson Funeral Home, Saltville, served the Delp family.

Delp

Jimmy Clay Delp, age 55, of 385 Stratford Rd., Sparta, N.C. died Sunday, May 16, 1999, at his home. He is survived by two sons, James and Michael Delp of Sparta; one granddaughter, Victoria Delp of Sparta; his father, Charlie Delp of Sparta; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Shirley and Clifford Rector and Linda Huff of Sparta, N.C.; and one brother, Joe Allen Delp of Sparta. He was preceeded in death by his mother, Lissie Brown Delp. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Piney Creek Methodist Church Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034. The family will receive friends from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. The family will be at the home of Shirley and Cliff Rector on Stratford Road, Sparta, N.C.

Delp

Edith Hale Delp, age 91, of Rural Retreat, died Monday, Oct. 11, 1999 in Wytheville Manor Nursing Home.

Mrs. Delp was the widow of Glenn P. Delp. She and her husband operated the Old Cedar Springs Store and Service Station from 1951 until the early 1970s. She was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church in Cedar Springs where she served as pianist for many years. She was preceded in death by her older of two sons, Philip Hale Delp, a former Wythe County teacher.

She is survived by one son and his wife, Mark and Sandra Simmons Delp, Richmond; one daughter- in-law, Mrs. Philip (Jean) Delp, Rural Retreat; three sisters, Lois Swecker, Roanoke, Eleanor Chappell, Murphreesboro, Tenn., and Mrs. Ralph Rhudy, Scotia, N.Y.; one brother, William Norman Hale, Comers Rock; seven grandchildren and spouses: David and Kristin Delp, Richard and Karen Delp, Debra Delp and Dickie Terry, Sarah Delp and Stacy Dixon, all of Rural Retreat, Ken and Susan Delp, Roanoke, Shari Delp and Steve Hayward, Michelle Delp, all of Richmond; nine great- grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 14, at 2 p.m. at the Asbury United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bill Perkins and the Rev. Bob Billingsley officiating. Interment followed in the Lebanon Methodist Church Cemetery in Elk Creek.

Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements.

DELP

Clyde Virginia Farmer Delp, 75, of Laurel Springs, died Saturday, June 19, 1999, at her home. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Geneva Thompson. She is survived by five sons and three daughters-in-law: Von and Judy Delp of Jefferson, NC, Larry and Linda Delp of Sparta, Jack Delp and Danny Delp, both of Laurel Springs, NC, and Archie and Linda Delp of Sparta; four daughters and two sons-in-law: Linda and Dwight Kirby of Alexandria, Ala., Sue and Paul Wagoner of Sparta, Jane Choate of Sparta, and Flow Thompson of Boonville, NC; six grandchildren: two great- grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law: Betty and Joe Kyles of Sparta; and one brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Vera Farmer of Baltimore. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, June 22, at Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Elk Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. Box 1287, Sparta, NC 28675 or to Ryan's Scholarship, c/o Paul and Sue Wagoner, P.O. Box 201, Sparta, NC 28675.

DELP

Earl Estelle Delp, age 89, of Choate Avenue, Sparta, N.C., died Saturday, May 20, 2000, in the Hugh-Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin, N.C. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Carlene and Gene Blevins of Sparta; three granddaughters, Diane Seagle of Boonville, N.C., and Tammy Wyatt and Dwaynna Coleman both of Sparta; two grandsons, Chad Murphy of Sparta, and Tracy Delp of Oceanside, Ca.; five great-grandchildren, Steven Shaw and Christy Shoemaker, both of Boonville, and Justin Wyatt, Jared Wyatt and Jill Wyatt all of Sparta; three great-great- granddaughters; and two brothers, Charlie Delp of Sparta and Cam Delp of Fries, Va. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clyde Billings Delp, and a son, Arnold Delp. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Sparta Cemetery. Rev. Sam Holder will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. The family will be at the home of Carlene and Gene Blevins, 2707 Grandview Dr., Sparta.

Dembaugh

Larry Edward Dembaugh, 34, of Bristol, Tenn., died Wednesday, March 19, 1997 at the home of his mother in Chilhowie where he had lived for the past year. He was a native of London, England and had lived in the Bristol area for the past 17 years. He was a 1979 graduate of Stafford High School, Fredericksburg, and was a member of Hartwood Presbyterian Church, Hartwood.

Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Wendy and Bobby Billings, Chilhowie; one sister, Mrs. Perry (Lesley) Pruitt, Kingsport, Tenn.; one brother, Paul Dembaugh, Bristol; his maternal grandmother, Enid Lyford, London; one stepdaughter, Fallon Dembaugh; two nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 20, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Dunn officiating. Burial was private.

Weaver Funeral Home in Bristol was in charge of arrangements.

Dempsey

Mable Katherine Dempsey, age 66, died Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999 at her home in Marion. Survivors include her husband, Lewis Dempsey; three daughters, Velma Hamm of Marion, Selma Boothe of Abingdon, and Wilma Dempsey of the home; two sons, Edward Dempsey of Sugar Grove, and Randy Dempsey of Chilhowie; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Tommy Widener of Marion.

Funeral services was held, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Joe Powers and the Rev. Mike Hagy officiating. Burial will follow in Rowland Creek Cemetery.

Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Dempsey

Charles "Ringeye" Dempsey, age 78, died Thursday, Sept. 2, 1999 in Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn.

Mr. Dempsey was retired from Brunswick Corporation and was an avid coon hunter. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Combs Dempsey of Marion; three daughters and sons-in-law, Charlotte and Bob Eller, Wanda and Kelly Hayden, all of Marion, and Regina and Clement Osborne of Chilhowie; three sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel and Pat Dempsey of Sugar Grove, Wiley and Joan Dempsey of Wytheville, and Dale and Donna Dempsey of Marion; four sisters, Macie Jennings of Greeneville, Tenn., Lottie Reev es, Virdie Dempsey, both of Marion, and Eddy Jane DeBord of Abingdon; one brother, Lewis Dempsey of Chilhowie; 16 grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren; a special friend, Dean Testerman.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, Sept. 5, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Joe Powers and the Rev. Dennis Eller officiating. Burial will follow in Comers Creek Cemetery in Grayson County. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Comers Creek Baptist Church or Comers Creek Cemetery, c/o Betty C. McGrady, 5000 Highlands Parkway, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Denny

Bonnie Brown Byrd Denny, age 92, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of Emitt S. Denny.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, James C. and Pamela Denny, Chilhowie; one daughter and son-in-law, Olga and Cecil M. Heath, Chilhowie; two sisters, Mattie Mae Smith, Richmond and Kate Graeme Fernley, Nevada; six grandchildren: Ray Heath, Faye Null, Lenora Farris, David Heath, James Ed Denny and Jami Elizabeth Denny; nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Smith Shepherd and Earl Barker officiating. Burial was in the McClure Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the McClure Cemetery Fund, c/o Helen Goodman, 613 St. Clair's Creek Rd., Chilhowie, VA 24319 or the Chilhowie Rescue Squad, P.O. Box X, Chilhowie, VA 24319.

Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.

Denny

Effie Mary Blevins Denny, age 79, of North Wilkesboro, N.C., died Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998 at Britthaven Nursing Home. She was the widow of Vernon Denny.

Mrs. Denny was born in Grayson County on April 12, 1919, the daughter of Jahue and Margaret Parker Blevins. She was a member of Flatwoods Baptist Church.

She is survived by two daughters, Jody Caudill of Wilkesboro, N.C., and Hazel Douglas of McGrady, N.C.; four sons, Onnie Lee Denny of North Wilkesboro, N.C., Frank Paul Denny of Moravian Falls, N.C., David Boyd Denny of Columbia, S.C., and Charlie Denny of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; three sisters, Linda Dutton of Peachtree, Ga., Agnes Blevins of Marion, and Edith Brooks of Troutdale; two brothers, William Blevins of Troutdale, and Jessie Blevins of Marion; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 28, at 10 a.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Chapel with the Rev. E.W. McMurray and the Rev. Ralph Winters officiating. Burial was in Burnt School House Cemetery in Ashe County, N.C. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Alzheimer's Support Group of Wilkes County, 1016 Fletcher St., Wilkesboro, N.C. 28697.

Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in North Wilkesboro, N.C., was in charge of arrangements.

Dethlefsen

Robert A. Dethlefsen West Jefferson Died: May 16, 2000

Robert A. Dethlefsen passed away in Port Orange, Fla. on May 16. He was remembered at memorial services held May 19 at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Pierson, Fla. A memorial service will be held at Ashe PCA Church at a date to be announced in the future.

Mr. Dethlefsen was a resident of West Jefferson since 1987. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Ashe PCA Church of Jefferson.

He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Judith, West Jefferson; three sons, Wayne R., Waltertown, Conn., Robert J., West Jefferson, and Richard A., Port Orange, Fla.; one daughter, Diana L. Freeman, Aster, Fla.; one sister, Ruth E. Doolittle, Whitefish, Mont.; and eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

Family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Hospice of Volusin, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, Fla.

Bellview-Cedar Hill Funeral Home of Dayton Beach, Fla. was in charge of the arrangements. Dickerson

Paul D. "Doug" Dickerson, age 78, of Vinton, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 1997. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force, having been a P.O.W. for 13 months in Germany. He was retired from U.S. Steel of Gary, W.Va., with 26 years of service and was a member of the American Ex- Prisoner of War Chapter and the VFW #3028 Anawalt, W.Va. He was a past VFW State Commander of West Virginia from 1977-1978. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lillian Hayes Meredith; a brother, Gordon F. Reed; and a son, Thomas J. Dickerson. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Josephine Tagnesi Dickerson; six children: Larry Dickerson, Colorado Springs, Colo., Susan Dickerson, Harrisonburg, Gary Dickerson, Vinton, Michael Dickerson, New Kent, John and Brenda Dickerson, Roanoke, Mark and Melanie Dickerson, Richmond; five granddaughters, Stacey, Rachel, Ashley, Brittany, and Tracey; a grandson, Joshua; two sisters, Rosamond Tallent, South Charleston, S.C., and Madeline Sprouse, Marion, Texas; a brother, Harry Meredith, Berryville; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Dec. 18, at 1 p.m. in St. Andrews Catholic Church with the Rev. Randy Rule officiating. Entombment with military honors by VFW Post #1264 was in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Vinton First Aid Crew.

Oakey's Funeral Chapel in Vinton was in charge of arrangements.

Dickey

Franklin Edward Dickey, age 64, of Damascus, died Friday, April 30, 1999 in Bristol Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Dickey was a resident of Grundy before moving to Washington County four years ago. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran

Surviving are two daughters, Patty Lester and Angie Counts, both of Abingdon; four sons, William "Huey" Dickey of Damascus, David Dickey of Columbus, Ga., Chris Dickey of Bristol, and Chad Dickey of Abingdon; one sister, Ruby Peters of Staunton; six grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were conducted Monday, May 3, at 2 p.m. in Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill with Pastor Jimmy Davidson and the Rev. Jason Nuley officiating.

Campbell Funeral Home in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements.

DICKINSON

Mr. Leonard Wood Dickinson, age 77, of Pahrump, Nevada, formerly of Alleghany County, died Monday, June 14, 1999, in Nevada. He is survived by a sister and brother-in-law: Lyla and Charles Carman of St. Augustine, Fla. Local survivors are: a sister-in-law: Jewell Caudill of Sparta, N.C.; a brother-in-law: Clyde Johnson of Ennice, N.C.; a niece: Sharon Kimberlin of Glade Valley, N.C.; two nephews: Hersel Johnson of Glade Valley, and David Dickinson of Monroe, Ga.; several cousins; and other nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted Friday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Rich Hill Cemetery. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta is in charge of the arrangements.

Dillard

Ruth Dillard Taylorsville May 1, 1931 Oct. 5, 2000

Ruth Louise Woodruff Dillard, 69, was remembered at funeral services held Oct. 8 at Lebanon Baptist Church. Rev. Keith Childers and Rev. Gwyn Kilby officiated. Burial followed in the Dillard Family Cemetery in Taylorsville.

Mrs. Dillard was born in Ashe County to the late Charlie Lee Woodruff and Jennie Hodson Woodruff. She was a homemaker and member of Lebanon Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Howard Woodruff; and four sisters, Melinda Woodruff, Fannie Woodruff, Lillian Combs and Mamie Eastridge.

She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Robert B. Dillard; three sons, Roy Dale Dillard and wife, Carol, Dennis Dillard and wife, Debbie, and Jeffery Allen Dillard, all of Taylorsville; one daughter, Robin Vickie Clay and husband, Larry, both of Taylorsville; two sisters, Fern Mullis and Ruby Rutherford, both of West Jefferson; six grandchildren, Robert (Robbie) Dillard, Christopher Dillard, Jennifer Cahill, Amber Clay, Heather Dillard and Chad Dillard; five great-grandchildren, Brandon Dillard, Ashley Dillard, Zachary Dillard, Darian Dillard and Devin Donahue; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Alexander Funeral Service of Taylorsville was in charge of the arrangements.

DILLARD

Mrs. Maude Holman Dillard, age 74, of 186 Wolfe Branch Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Tuesday evening, November 2, 1999, at her home. She was the widow of Franklin Garfield Dillard. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law: Carolyn and Sonny Hudson of Ennice, N.C.; two sons and daughters- in-law: Frank and Debbie Dillard, and Randald and Pat Dillard all of Sparta; two brothers: Jim Holman of Jasper, Tn., and Bill Holman of Statesville, N.C.; one sister: Edna Harless of West Jefferson, N.C.; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Little River Primitive Baptist Church with burial in the Sparta 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 Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta.

Dillard

Samuel F. "Ted" Dillard, age 74, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 1997 at his home in Marion. Mr. Dillard was a member of Ebenezer Lutheran Church where he taught Sunday School for 17 years. He was the son of the late Sheriff Sam and Nannie Snider Dillard. He graduated from Marion Senior High School and Emory & Henry College.

Mr. Dillard retired from the Virginia Correctional Center for Women in Goochland where he was business manager. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Josephine Weddle Dillard. He is survived by his wife, Louise D. Burke of Marion; one daughter, Carol Moats and husband Tom of Floyd; two stepdaughters, Peggy BeVille and husband Charles of Clearwater, Fla., and Ann Higgins and husband Roy of Louisville, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Aaron Amos, Cody Amos, Arika Amos, Shiloh Amos, and Miriah Amos; four step-grandchildren, Eric BeVille, Donna BeVille, Kimberly Pierce and Roy Higgins II; one great-grandchild.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, Sept. 28, at 2 p.m. at Ebenezer Lutheran Church with Pastor James H. Bangle officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Ebenezer Lutheran Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 151, Marion, VA 24354 or to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International, 120 Wall St., New York, N.Y. 10005-4001. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 at the funeral home.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Dillman

Samuel H. "Sam" Dillman, age 86, died Saturday, Nov. 9, 1996 in the Summers Continuous Care Nursing Home, Hinton, W.Va.

Mr. Dillman was a member of the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church and was a carpenter most of his life. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Emma Cleo Dillman, and one step- granddaughter, Lisa Dawn Glascock.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy F. Dillman of Hinton, W.Va.; three daughters, Betty Ross of Stone Mountain, Ga., Charlotte Carceau of Lady Lake, Fla., and Joyce Krafft of Winston-Salem, N.C.; two sons, Quentin Dillman of Chantilly, and Joe Dillman of Marion; three stepdaughters, Faye Glas#### of Fairfax, Carolyn Reed of Hinton, W.Va., and Sharon K. Smith of Clarksville, Tenn.; two stepsons, Earl Lee Carson of Gadsden, Ala., and Roy Edward Carson of Point Harbor, N.C.; 18 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, and two stepgreat- grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Harry Howe officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Dillman

Sharon Ercell (Dority) Dillman, age 53, of Evans, Ga., died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1997 in the University Hospital in Augusta, Ga.

She was born on April 2, 1943 in Marion, the daughter of Charles Howard and Rosa Geneva (Sessor) Dority.

Survivors include her husband, Bradley T. Dillman, Evans, Ga.; one daughter, Susan E. Dillman of Evans, Ga.; one brother, William H. Dority of Niceville, Fla.; two sisters, Eleanor C. Gentry of Baltimore, Md., and Roseann Rowland of Marion.

A service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, in the Henry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. George T. Yoder officiating. Entombment will follow in Augusta Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the funeral home.

Henry Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.

Dillman

Ruby Lee Smith Dillman, age 94, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2000.

Mrs. Dillman was born Jan. 19, 1906 in Smyth County, near Nebo in Rich Valley. She married Gardner Holmes Dillman on Dec. 13, 1925.

She is survived by her son, Rodney H. Dillman, Troutville; her daughter, Gertrude C. Fleshman, Roanoke; one sister, Hazel L. Calhoun, Oak Hill, W.Va.; grandchildren, William D. Arrington and wife Teri, Rodney S. Dillman, Ashley I. Dillman, Jessica K. Dillman, Barrett H. Dillman; their mother, Jackie Singleton; great-grandchildren, Kristi M. Arrington, Corey W. Arrington, and Casey T. Arrington; several nieces and nephews; a special friend, Carol S. Wickersham, Troutville. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 31, at 11 a.m. at Rader Funeral Home in Daleville with interment at Rose Lawn Cemetery at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made to Botetourt County Public Schools Education Foundation Inc., 143 Poor Farm Road, Fincastle, VA 24090, or to a charity of choice.

Rader Funeral Home in Daleville and Seaver-Brown Funeral Service were in charge of arrangements.

Dillman

James Kenneth Dillman, age 65, died Monday, April 13, 1998 in the VA Medical Center in Salem. He was of the Baptist faith and was a devoted father and loving brother. Mr. Dillman served in the U.S. Air Force for 21 years.

He is survived by one son, James F. Dillman of Dallas, Texas; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy and W.H. Cregger of Marion, Rubye and Trevor Counts of Abingdon, and Violet and Edd Nevarez of Advance, N.C.; one brother and sister-in-law, Junior and Mary Pugh of Marion; several nieces and nephews; two special friends, Charlotte Hutton and Santana Blevins, both of Marion. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 15, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Tommy Tester and the Rev. Harry E. Leland officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery where full military rites were conducted by VFW Post 4667. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Joyce Blevins, P.O. Box 905, Marion, VA 24354.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

DILLON

Mr. James Howard Dillon, 69, of Sparta, NC, died Sunday, June 6, 1999, at Alleghany Memorial Hospital. He was born February 23, 1930, in South Bend Ind., to Elmer and May Dillon and grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. After graduating form St. Ignatius High School, he served in the U.S. Navy. He later attended John Carroll University, where he received a degree in sociology. In 1956, he joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a special agent and worked in Washington, D.C., Cleveland, Norfolk, Montgomery and Philadelphia. He later served as an FBI congressional liaison to the United States Senate. While working in Norfolk, Va., he met and married Elizabeth Doughton Dillon. They had two children, Mary Margaret and Patrick. In 1972, the Dillon family moved to Alleghany County, NC, and lived in Laurel Springs for nine years before moving to Sparta. He served as one of the founding members of St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church in Sparta. He laughed easily and always enjoyed a good joke. His Irish heritage was important to him and he loved listening to Celtic and Gaelic folk music. Throughout his life, he remained a wonderfully loving and devoted husband and father and will be deeply missed. He is survived by his wife: Betsy, of the home; one daughter: Mary Margaret of Raleigh, NC; one son: Patrick, of Los Angeles, Ca.; and one brother: Father Dennis Dillon of Cleveland, Ohio. A funeral mass will be held Tuesday, June 8, at 1 p.m. at St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church in Sparta, followed by a graveside service at Laurel Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, June 7, from 7-9 p.m. at Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Hospice of Alleghany County, P.O. Box 1287, Sparta, NC 28675 or to Alleghany Memorial Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 9, Sparta, NC 28675.

Dillow

BRADLEY AUSTIN DILLOW, age 20, of Bastian, Virginia went to be with his Lord on Saturday, October 14, 2000. He was employed by ABB in Bland, VA, and the Alexander Lodge in Bastian, VA. Bradley lived life to the fullest and enjoyed hunting, riding his motorcycle, and especially helping his neighbors. His paternal grandparents, Douglas L., Sr. and Mildred Dillow, precede him in death. Surviving are: his parents - Stanley and Bertha Mae Dillow; a sister and brother-in- law - Monica and Steven Mullins; two nephews - Logan and MacCrea Mullins, all of Bastian, VA; maternal grandparents - Harvie and Arron French of Bland, VA; a host of aunts, uncles and many family members who will all cherish the memories of Bradley Dillow.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. from the Bastian Church of God with Pastor Jeff Aldridge and the Rev. James Beaver officiating. Interment will follow in the Bland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, October 16, 2000 at the Bastian Church of God. Highland's Newberry Funeral Home, Bland, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.

Dillow

Vickie Jewel Dillow, 46, of Galax, died Wednesday, March 14, 2001, at her home. She was born Jan. 30, 1955, in Carroll County.

Survivors include her husband, Michael Dillow of Galax; a son and daughter-in-law, James and Lisa Edwards of Galax; three sisters, Geraldine Andrews of Garland, Texas, Joyce Jones of Dallas, Texas and Debbie Fincher of Midlothian, Texas; and a brother, Ronnie Jeter of Hagerstown, Md.

A funeral was held Saturday at Cliffview Church of God with burial in the Shockley Cemetery. The Rev. Don Fox officiated.

Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Dinkins

Martha Elouise Dinkins, age 73, of Saltville, died Thursday, May 6, 1999 in the Smyth County Community Hospital.

Mrs. Dinkins was a member of Chilhowie Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Dinkins. She is survived by one daughter, Geneva Keesee, Saltville; two granddaughters, Velma Keesee and Mariena Blevins, both of Saltville. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, May 9, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Mount Rose Cemetery and Mausoleum with the Rev. Chuck Herrell officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the Chilhowie Baptist Church.

Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.

Dinsmore

Roy F. Dinsmore, age 76, of Saltville, died Saturday, July 18, 1998 in James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Johnson City, Tenn. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include one son, Roy Dinsmore, Chattanooga, Tenn.; two daughters, Caroline Stillwell, Richmond, and Sharon Gravely, Marion; three brothers, Calvin Dinsmore, Saltville, Clarence Dinsmore, Johnson City, Tenn., and James Dinsmore, Glade Spring; three sisters, Mildred Levett, Marion, Elizabeth Fields, Fayetteville, N.C., and Mary Ellen Surber, Bristol; one granddaughter, Christina Gravely; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, in the Mt. Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring with the Rev. Willis Osborne officiating.

D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.

Dix

Patricia "Pat" Dix, age 61, died Saturday, July 15, 2000 at her home in Atkins. Mrs. Dix was an active member of the Grace United Methodist Church. She was an avid bowler and had many special bowling friends whom she loved.

She is survived by her husband, Russell Dix, Atkins; two daughters and sons-in-law, Diana and Jim Armstrong, Atkins, and Terri and Mike Harris, Christiansburg; one son and daughter-in- law, John and Lisa Dix, Bowling Green, Ky.; one brother, Robert Lawrence, Marion; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, bob and Ann Dix of Marion; six grandchildren, Russ Dix, Matt Dix and Jeff Dix, all of Bowling Green, Ky., Alesia Crewey and Makinsey Armstrong, both of Atkins, and Michael Harris, Christiansburg; a special niece, Karla Starkey of Sevierville, Tenn. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 18, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Aubrey Whitlow officiating. Entombment followed in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Grace United Methodist Church, 720 Grace St., Marion, VA 24354 or the American Cancer Society, c/o Lynn Manweiler, 448 Cummings St., #350, Abingdon, VA 24210.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Dixon

Dicy Marie Cottrell Dixon, age 84, died Tuesday, May 20, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of Howard Lee Dixon.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Rev. Billy J. and Phyllis Dixon, Critz; one granddaughter, Mrs. Larry (Jackie) Brown, Knoxville, Tenn.; one great-grandson, Logan Brown, Knoxville, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews; four special nieces, Etta Cottrell, Shirley Collins, Erma Collins, Glenna Thomas.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, May 23, in Cleghorn Baptist Church with the Rev. Avery Sheets and the Rev. Charles E. Blevins officiating. Burial was in the Cleghorn Cemetery.

Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.

Dixon

Marie Armstrong Dixon, age 83, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 1998 at her home in Atkins. She is the widow of William B. "Dutch" Dixon.

She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Vickie Dixon of Atkins and Claude and Aleane Hash of Marion; two sisters, Hazel Oaks of Johnson City, Tenn., and Lucille Ross of Big Island; one brother, Vernon Armstrong of Richmond; two granddaughters, Dena and husband Bruce Konopasek of Elizabethtown, N.C., and Cindy and husband Rusty Blanton of Boone, N.C.; four great-grandchildren: Lacey and Katie Konopasek and Amanda and Jamie Blanton. Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 19, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Calvin Tabor officiating. Burial followed in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

DIXON

Dayton Dennis Dixon, age 91, of 417 Prathers Creek Rd., Laurel Springs, N.C., died Friday evening, March 3, 2000, at his home. He is survived by his wife: Gertrude O. Dixon of the home; one daughter and son-in-law: Elsie and George Harris of Sparta, N.C.; three sons and daughters-in- law: John and Shirley Dixon of Laurel Springs, N.C.; Rev. Bert and Judy Dixon of Hickory, N.C., and Boy Man and Teresa Dixon of Laurel Springs, N.C.; eleven grandchildren; eleven great- grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and five brothers: Rev. Daniel Dixon of Low Gap, N.C., Rev. Willard Dixon of Bel Air, Md., Rev. Paul Dixon of Laurel Springs, N.C., Jacob Dixon of Landis, N.C., and Isaac Dixon of Laurel Springs, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta.

Doane

Albert Lee Doane, age 76, of Chilhowie, died Saturday, April 10, 1999 in Tazewell Community Hospital in Tazewell.

He was a retired employee of the Town of Saltville and was the widower of Isabelle Olinger Doane.

Survivors include three sons, Eugene Doane of Glade Spring, Donnie Doane of Aiken, S.C., and Michael Doane of Meadowview; three daughters, Sue McGuire, Glade Spring, Dreama Wix of Chilhowie, and Brenda Taylor of Saltville; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, April 13, at 2 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Robert Bowman officiating. Burial was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.

Doane

William Franklin (Bill Frank) Doane, age 62, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1999 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary B. Doane. Mr. Doane served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the D.A.V. and retired from Southwestern State Hospital.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Franki D. and Steve A. Taylor, Marion; one brother, James (Bud) Doane, Saltville; one sister, Martha D. Keesee, Saltville; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted today, Jan. 23, at 2 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Totten officiating. Burial will follow at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the Saltville VFW Hardy Roberts Post #7328.

D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.

Doane

Bessie C. Doane, age 83, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000 at her home in Saltville. Mrs. Doane was the widow of Robert C. Doane and was also preceded in death by a son, Jim Doane.

Surviving are a son, Roger Doane of Saltville; four daughters, Janie Tuell of Saltville, Hazel Tilson of Meadowview, Barbara Litcherson of New Jersey, and Betty Knorr of Maryland; two brothers, Sanders Call of Chilhowie, and Dewey Call of Glade Spring; four sisters, Blanche Call of Abingdon, Mildred "Sister" Fullen of Saltville, Jennie Frye of Chilhowie, and Mary Harris of Kentucky; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; daughter-in-law, Valerie Doane of Saltville; sons-in-law, Bobby Tuell, Kelly Tilson and Jim Knorr. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Feb. 29, at 2 p.m. in Dr. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Charlie Walker officiating. Burial was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

Doane

Gladys G. Doane, age 82, died Wednesday, May 13, 1998 at her home in Chilhowie. She was the widow of William L. Doane.

She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Gay and Tim Anderson, Chilhowie; six sons and daughters-in-law, James and Shirley Doane, Rev. Paul and Letha Doane, Lewis and Opal Doane, Fred and Mary Doane, Jerry and Joan Doane, and Benny and Diane Doane, all of Chilhowie; one brother, Sam George, Tampa, Fla.; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great- grandchild.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, May 15, at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lloyd Sheets officiating. Burial followed in the Middlefork Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.

Doane

Carroll Franklin Doane, age 78, died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 1997 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Davidson Doane.

Survivors include five daughters: Ruby Jean Taylor, Troutville, Audrey Bernice Doane, Rhonda Fern Widener and Patricia Irene Gentry, all of Chilhowie, and Shelia Grey Doane, Marion; four brothers, Ronald Doane, Saltville, Gordon Doane, Chilhowie, Clyde Doane, Woodbine, Md., and Doug Doane, Abingdon; five sisters: Lillian Cooper, Marion, Mamie Harris and Shirley Coe, both of Saltville, Anna LiCausi, Chilhowie, and Louise Hinkson, Clarksville, Md.; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Paul Jones officiating. A military graveside service was conducted in Rich Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery by the Saltville VFW Post No. 7328.

D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.

Dodson

Mary Virginia Bralley Dodson, age 88, of Martinsville, died Monday, Nov. 23, 1998. She is survived by one daughter, Peggy Ann Prillaman, Martinsville; two sons, Bill Dodson and Mike Dodson, both of Martinsville; four sisters, Nell Lawson, Ellison, Kathleen Wright and Iris Manuel, both of Wytheville, and Louise Bralley, Meadowview; one brother, Bill Bralley, Willoughby, Ohio; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 25, at 2 p.m. at the Norris Funeral Chapel with interment in Roselawn Burial Park in Martinsville.

Norris Funeral Services in Martinsville was in charge of arrangements.

Dolinger

Wade Hampton Dolinger, age 70, of Glade Spring, died Friday, Aug. 28, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

He was a native of McDowell County, W.Va., and had lived most of his life in Washington County. He was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church where he served as Sunday School superintendent for 45 years and was a deacon.

Survivors include his wife, Martha Cook Dolinger; three daughters, Cheria Milhorne, Abingdon, Darlene Sturgill and Mrs. Bill (Clarice) Armstrong, both of Glade Spring; three brothers, Jerry Dolinger, Glade Spring, Ike Dolinger, Chilhowie, and Bill Dolinger, Sumter, S.C.; four sisters, Ann Collins and Marcella McGrady, both of Marion, Minnie Blevins, Chilhowie, and Hazel DeBord, Bluefield, W.Va.; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

Funeral services were conducted at 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 30, in Pleasant View Baptist Church with the Rev. Roger Boyer officiating. Burial was in Widener's Valley Cemetery.

Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements.

Dolinger

Catherine Hill Dolinger, age 71, died Monday, Feb. 1, 1999 at her home in Rugby. Mrs. Dolinger was born July 12, 1927 at Mouth of Wilson, the daughter of Robert P. and Spar Blackburn Hill.

Surviving are four daughters, Debbie Dolinger, Lansing, N.C., Nancy Sue Dolinger, Faye Dolinger and Deedee Dolinger, all of the home; three sons, Miles Dolinger, Robert Dolinger and Garney Dolinger, all of Whitetop; two sisters, Alice Thompson and Bertie Thompson, both of Marion. Funeral services will be conducted today, Feb. 3, at 2 p.m. in Helton Valley Baptist Church in Whitetop with the Rev. Julian Owens and the Rev. Rex Hall officiating. Interment will be in the Cole Cemetery.

Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence is in charge of arrangements.

Dolinger

Michael Paul Dolinger, age 18, died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 1999 at his home in Seven Mile Ford. He was a member of the Corinth Baptist Church in Rugby. An ardent Hokie fan, he was a 1999 graduate of Chilhowie High School and Smyth County Vocational School. He was employed by Food City of Chilhowie.

Surviving are his parents, Rick and Becky Dolinger of Seven Mile Ford; one brother, Richie Dolinger of Hollywood, Calif.; his maternal grandparents, Nancy and Marvin Reedy of Mouth of Wilson; his paternal grandmother, Emogene D. Wyatt of Chilhowie; a special friend, Catrina Irwin; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends.

Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 22, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Charles Blevins and the Rev. Dennis Eller officiating. Burial followed in Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery in Rugby. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Virginia Tech Athletics Fund, P.O. Box 10307, Blacksburg, VA 24062.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Donham

Nancy C. Heffinger Donham, age 57, formerly of Greensboro, N.C., died Thursday, Aug. 7, 1997 at her home in Chilhowie after a long illness.

Mrs. Donham was a native of West Virginia and had lived in Greensboro, N.C., for over 20 years. She worked as a secretary for the U.S. District Court in Greensboro.

She had been living in the Chilhowie area since December. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy J. Donham, and her father, Marvin E. Heffinger. She was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include one son, Kenneth Donham, Greensboro, N.C.; one daughter, Christina Donham, Greensboro, N.C.; her mother, Eva M. Heffinger, Marion; two sisters, Judith Noble, Woodbridge, and Linda Harrell, Chilhowie; one brother, Jack L. Heffinger, Anawalt, W.Va.; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, Aug. 10, at 2 p.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Blevins officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Donnelly

Paul William Donnelly Salisbury April 25, 1906 June 21, 2000

Paul William Donnelly, 94, was remembered at funeral services held June 24 at First United Methodist Church. Rev. Thomas Griffis, minister, officiated. Entombment was held at Rowan Memorial Park Mausoleum prior to the service.

Mr. Donnelly was born in Ashe County to the late Flora Vesta Latham Donnelly and Gustavus Milton Donnelly. He was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, class of 1925. He attended Appalachian University from 1925-27 and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 1932. He was a teacher in Davie, Rowan and Davidson Counties for 43 years, retiring in 1973. He also coached high school baseball and basketball and for 30 years he sold encyclopedias. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Salisbury, the Golden Rule Sunday School Class, a Mason and a member of Retired Teachers Association. Because of his love for music, he played the piano for various Rowan County Senior and civic groups. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucile Martin Donnelly, on May 1, 1996.

He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Richard Ziglar, Raleigh; one brother- in-law, Walter Martin, Mocksville; one sister, Mary D. Roland, Raleigh; and a granddaughter, Carrie Donnelly Ziglar, Raleigh.

Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 217 S. Church St., Salisbury, NC 28144 or to Sutherland United Methodist Church, c/o Rev. Ann Tarleton, PO Box 63, Creston, NC 28615.

Summersett Funeral Home Inc. of Salisbury was in charge of the arrangements.

Donnelly

Lindsey Thompson Donnelly, age 77, died Friday, July 2, 1999.

He is survived by his wife Delphine Galloway Donnelly; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Lindsey and Donna V. Donnelly of Chilhowie, Kerry Bruce and Mary M. Donnelly of Radford; four sisters, Helen Donnelly, Jane Kittinger, Anne King, all of Chilhowie, Evelyn Smith of Lynchburg; five grandchildren, Joe W. and Shannon Donnelly of Chilhowie, Kate, Sarah, and Sean Donnelly of Radford; two brothers-in-law, James T. King of Chilhowie and Arthur R. Smith of Lynchburg; two special friends, Janet Duncan and Candy Lampkins.

He was preceded in death by a brother, Earl Ralph Donnelly.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, July 4, 1999 in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Troy Allen officiating. Graveside services were conducted Sunday, July 5, 1999. Flowers will be appreciated and contributed may be sent to Alzheimers Association, 2728 Colonial Avenue, Suite 2, Roanoke, Va. 24015.

Dority

William Howard Dority, age 62, died Tuesday, July 15, 1997 at his home in Niceville, Fla. Mr. Dority was born in Marion on Dec. 29, 1934, to Howard and Rosa G. Sessor Dority and had been a resident of the Northwest Florida area for the past four years. Prior to moving there, he lived in Virginia Beach. Mr. Dority was an insurance Underwriter for 30 years and had been employed by Met Life, Colonial Penn, and Allstate Insurance Companies.

He was a member of the Virginia FAIR plan; the New Hampshire Auto Facility Underwriting Committee; the Alliance of American Insurers; a Representative to Insurance Committees for Motor Vehicle Administrators and gave seminars and training sessions at trade association meetings for over 12 years.

He enjoyed the excitement of power boat races and insured power boat owners during his retirement. He was a member of the Niceville United Methodist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Barbara Jane (Sunderland) Dority of Niceville, Fla.; four sons and daughters-in-law, Bobbi and Nanci Dority of Wakefield, R.I., William Dority of Virginia, Thomas and Linda Dority of Charlestown, R.I., and Scott and Julie Keating of Norfolk; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lori Jo and Leonard Wahl of Providence, R.I., and Debra Lynn and Thomas Keating- Cole of Cranston, R.I.; eight grandchildren: Lisa Wahl, Michael Wahl, Scott Keating, Joshua Keating, B.J. Dority, Savannah Rose Dority, Rebecca Dority, and Nicole Dority; two sisters and brother-in-law, Rozeanne and Raymond Rowland of Marion, and Eleanor Gentry of Baltimore, Md. Funeral services were held Friday, July 18, at 7 p.m. at Emerald Coast Funeral Home in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., with the Rev. J. Edward Chandler officiating.

Emerald Coast Funeral Home in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.

Doss

Faye M. Doss, age 68, of Damascus, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999 in Greystone Healthcare Center in Blountville, Tenn.

She was a lifelong resident of Damascus and was the widow of Dennis R. Doss. She was of the Christian faith.

Survivors include a daughter, Vickie Doss of Damascus; one sister, Mabel Burchette of Bristol; several nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law, Wanda Doss of Damascus, and Wilma Ballou of Abingdon.

A memorial service was conducted today, Feb. 10, at 11 a.m. at the graveside in Mock Cemetery with the Rev. Don Lasley officiating.

Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of arrangements.

Doss

Edith Fay Doss, age 75, of Chilhowie, died Friday, March 19, 1999 at Smyth County Community Hospital. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Doss was preceded in death by her husband, James William Doss and one son, Donald L. Doss.

She is survived by one granddaughter, Tammy Lynn Doss, Edinsburg; three grandsons, Donald L. Doss Jr., and Robert W. Doss, both of Severn, Md., and Ronald W. Doss of Jessup, Md.; one granddaughter-in-law, Paula Doss, Jessup, Md.; two great-grandchildren, Brianna and Taylor Doss; six sisters: Mary Blevins, Ethel Sheets, and Shirley Blevins, all of Chilhowie, Marie Pennington, Bel Air, Md., Delcie Pennington, Atkins, and Juanita Williams, Marion; two brothers, Robert Lewis Combs, Chilhowie, and Cecil Dean Combs, Baltimore, Md.; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 22, at 11 a.m. at the Grosses Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in the Grosses Creek Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.

Doss

Alden Curtis Doss, age 78, of Glade Spring, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Cathleen Crutchfield Doss. Survivors include four sons, Bobby Doss, William Doss, David Doss and Steve Doss, all of Glade Spring; one daughter, Nancy Doss, Glade Spring; one daughter-in-law, Grace Doss; five sisters, Clarice Stovall, Bristol, Maggie Martin, Roanoke, Myrtle Hamm, Josephine Doss and Marie Miller, all of Chilhowie; two grandsons, Michael Alden Doss and Jeffrey David Doss; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 28, in Little Rock Baptist Church in Glade Spring with the Rev. Bob Steele, the Rev. Mahlon H. Wyatt and Brother Buster Mullins officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service.

Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.

Doss

William Raymond Doss, age 75, of Abingdon, died Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

Mr. Doss was a lifelong resident of the Widener's Valley community of Washington County, a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church in Widener's Valley and the widower of Vella Carrie Gentry Doss. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Christopher Ray Doss. Surviving are three sons, L.J. Doss and Randy Doss, both of Abingdon, and Larry Doss of Mountain City, Tenn.; two daughters, Angie Owens of Abingdon and Kathy Keith of Meadowview; three brothers, Roy Doss of Damascus, Denver Doss and Kenneth Doss, both of Glade Spring; four sisters, Ruby Gentry, Laurel Bloomery, Tenn., Bertie Mae Gentry, Bristol, Lucille Thomas, Glade Spring, and Beulah Murphy, Damascus; 16 grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Sept. 19, at 3 p.m. in Pleasant View Baptist Church with the Rev. Jerry Eggers, the Rev. Wayne Parsons and the Rev. Mahlon Wyatt officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus.

Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements.

Doss

Mary "Cheri" Doss, age 74, died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband Bert W. Doss, and her son Bert W. Doss Jr. Mrs. Doss was retired from Southwestern State Hospital where she was employed as a switchboard operator.

She is survived by two sisters, Beulah Medley and Lola Cregger, both of Marion; one brother, Bill Sawyers of Marion; several nieces and nephews including one special nephew Mickey Stamper of Marion.

Funeral services will be held today, Feb. 13, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Pastor Ed Schaack officiating. Burial will follow in Attoway Cemetery in Marion. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Doss

James G. "Jim" Doss, age 86, died Wednesday, May 26, 1999 at his home in Bristol. Mr. Doss was born in Widener's Valley in Smyth County and moved to Bristol in the 1940s. He retired from Rainero Tile Co. and attended Bristol Pentecostal Holiness Church. He was the widower of Winnie Bell Doss.

Surviving are seven daughters: Eloise Little, Ann Beavers, Kathy Cody, Teresa Doss and Loretta Strong, all of Bristol, and Brenda Sexton and Vicki Hall, both of Marion; four sons: Bobby Doss, Billy Doss and Ronnie Doss, all of Bristol, and J.D. Doss of Bristol, Tenn.; one half-sister, Lady Hazen of Land of Lakes, Fla.; 22 grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Shirley Garland. Funeral services will be conducted today, May 29, at 11 a.m. in the Blevins Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ronald Olinger and Pastor Lee Stiltner officiatjng. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery.

Blevins Funeral Home in Bristol is in charge of arrangements.

Dotson

James Thomas Dotson Sr., 85

James Thomas Dotson Sr., 85, of West Chester Pa., formerly of Cliffview Community, died Saturday, July 15, 2000, at the Chester County Hospital in Pennsylvania. He was born in Carroll County, July 31, 1914. He served his county in the U.S. Army, World War II, receiving a Purple Heart and Silver Star.

His wife, Donna Bullion Dotson, and his parents, Charles Summers Dotson and Betty Ann "Bessie" Cox Dotson, preceded him in death.

He is survived by two daughters, Patricia L. Wilson of West Chester and Ellie Keaton of Stanleytown; three sons, James Thomas Dotson Jr., of Randleman, N.C., Howard "Dale" Dotson of Parkesburg, Pa., and Jerry Lee Doston of West Chester; two sisters, Helen Rosenberger of Shenandoah and Lucille Rippey of Galax; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great- great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

A funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home with burial in the Galax City Cemetery. The Rev. Robert L. Adams will officiate.

DOUGHTON

Mrs. Lula M. Doughton, age 95, of Sparta, died Thursday morning, December 30, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She was the widow of J. Bain Doughton. She is survived by a granddaughter: Lisa McConnell of Greensboro, N.C.; a grandson: Bain McConnell of Clemmons, N.C.; two great-grandsons: Brian and Tommy McConnell of Clemmons; and a sister: Lola Goins of Corbin, Ky. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Sparta, with burial in the Shiloh Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral services at the church. Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Shiloh Cemetery Fund, c/o George Finney, NC. Hwy 221 S., Sparta, N.C., 28675

DOUGLAS

Mrs. Laura Irwin Douglas, age 94, of 494 Bledsoe Creek Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Saturday, September 11, 1999, at the Grayson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Independence, Va. She is survived by a daughter: Naoma Choate of Sparta, N.C.; one granddaughter and spouse: Sharon and Billy Benson of Wilkesboro, N.C.; one grandson: Brian Alan Choate of Sparta; and one great- grandson: Matthew Choate of Sparta. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Little River Primitive Baptist Church with burial in the Antioch Primitive Baptist 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. Monday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Little River Primitive Baptist Church, where she was a member for more than 60 years, c/o Page Wagoner, 375 Andrews Ridge Road, Sparta, N.C. 28675.

Dowell

Douglas Dowell, age 63, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1998 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tenn.

Survivors include his wife, Bertie June Dowell; two sons, Gregory Dowell, Sperryville, and William Dowell, Tannersville; two daughters, Danny and Wanda Smith, Dayton, Tenn., and Keith and Sandra Harms, Amesville; two brothers, David Dowell, Greensboro, N.C., and Paul Dowell, Tannersville; four sisters, Dorothy Chapman, Mildred Stewart and Elsie Surber, all of Saltville, and Sheila Smith of Richmond; five grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville.

D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.

Dowell

Claude Franklin Dowell Sr., age 76, of Chilhowie, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 1998 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Porter Dowell; one son, George David Dowell; and a grandson, Davey Lee Dowell. He is survived by three daughters, Patsy Jane Hall, Marion, Judy Lin Lambert and Carol Ann Bise, both of Chilhowie; three sons, Claude Franklin Dowell Jr. and Mike Dowell, both of Chilhowie, and Bobby L. Dowell, Saltville; one sister, Ruth Billings, Independence; one brother, Ray Dowell, Independence; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 31, at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow in the Fairwood Cemetery in Grayson County.

Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.

DOWELL

Mr. Victor Edward Dowell, age 81, of 1056 Mahogany Rock Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Tuesday morning, July 13, 1999, at his home. He is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law: Peggy McCann of the home, and Barbara and George White of Laurel Springs, N.C.; four sons and three daughters-in-law: James and Sue Dowell, Roger and Wanda Dowell, and Billy and Bobbie Dowell, all of Sparta, and Junior Dowell of the home; one half-sister: Lojean Collins of Danville, Va.; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a step brother: Coy Jones; and three step-sisters: Mamie Smith, and Ethel and Carrie Lee Anderson. Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Whitehead Joines Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta.

DOWELL

Mr. William Paul Dowell, 66, of Fairview Rd., Galax, Va., died Thursday, January 11, 2001 at his home. He is survived by two brothers, Woodrow Dowell of N. Wilkesboro, N.C., and Lonnie Dowell of Roaring River, N.C.; two sisters, Rosa Lee Neaves of Lansing, N.C. and Laura Byers of Wilkesboro, N.C.; his guardian, Deanna Maines of Galax, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Sparta Cemetery.Rev. Fred Jennings will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.

DOWELL

William Beal Dowell, age 59, of 1009 Fries Rd., Galax, Va., died Monday evening, March 29, 1999, at the Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax, Va., he is survived by his wife, Sally Dixon Dowell of the home, one daughter, Ashley Nicole Dowell of Galax, Va., three step-daughters, Jeanette Justice of Conowingo, Md., Judy Crisan of Galax, Va., and Bobbie Lynn Wise of Aberdeen, Md., four step-sons, Bane Dowell of Aberdeen, Md.,Jack Dowell of Phoenix, Az., John Dowell of Galax, Va., and Joe Dowell of Conowingo, Md., three sisters, Ruby Singleton of Bel Air, Md., Eloise Hagy of Darlington, Md., and Bonnie Hackler of Galax, Va., three brothers, Rev. Mac Dowell of Darlington, Md.,Charles Dowell of Bel Air, Md., and Herbert C. Dowell of Roanoke, Va., fourteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survives. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Whitehead-Joines Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m. Friday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta.

Dowling

Mildred Anders Dowling, of Fries, died Sunday, March 11, 2001, at Lewis Gale Hospital. She was born in Grayson County to Elbert Anders Sr., and Sally Johnson Anders. Survivors include her husband, Jessie Dowling of Fries; a daughter, Anita Wingate of Fries; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Vada Williams, Logene and James Miller and Brenda and Ondra Goodson, all of Fries, and Peggy and Kermit Douglas of Salem; a brother and sister-in-law, the Rev. Ted and Shirley Anders of Falls Mills; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was held Tuesday at Grace Baptist Church with burial in the Mount Olivet Cemetery. The Rev. Ben Haga officiated.

Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Driver

Helen Kiplinger Driver, age 87, of Saltville, died Sunday, June 7, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center.

She was a graduate of Saltville High School and the widow of Wilbur H. Driver. She was a member of the Madam Russell United Methodist Church and a former member of the Home Demonstration Club.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Milt (Nancy) Payne, Abingdon; one brother, William "Billy" Kiplinger, Palos Heights, Ill.; one sister, Nellie Cregger, Roanoke; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted today, June 10, at 2 p.m. in Elizabeth Cemetery with the Rev. Scott Robinson-Gouge officiating. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Madam Russell United Methodist Church.

D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.

Dunaway

Hazel Greer Dunaway, age 82, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, Dec. 26, 1996 in Lynchburg General Hospital.

Born Aug. 13, 1914 in Grayson County, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Otis and Beatrice Reedy Greer. She was a homemaker and a member of Fairview Christian Church. She is survived by her husband, Claude Melvin Dunaway; one daughter, Betty D. (Jo) Alcock and husband Alfred of Lynchburg; three brothers: Harry Greer and wife Anne, South Bend, Ind.; Jack Greer and wife Charlotte, Silar City, N.C.; Rex Greer and wife Ruth, Atkins; two sisters, Vella G. Harmon and husband Willard, and Edith G. Cox, both of Atkins; three grandchildren, Michael Alcock and Paul T. Alcock and wife Mary, both of Lynchburg, Kevin Alcock and wife Kate of Danville; two great-grandchildren: Carolyn F. Alcock and Paul T. Alcock Jr., both of Lynchburg; two sisters-in-law, Mary Kate Greer of Atkins, and Helen Parker of Newport News. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Dec. 30, at 1 p.m. in Whitten Park Avenue Chapel with the Rev. Jan L. Weston officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home.

Whitten Funeral Home in Lynchburg is in charge of arrangements.

Duncan

Gladys G. Duncan, age 70, of Rock Falls, Ill., died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 1997 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, Ill. She was preceded in death by one sister, one son, one daughter, one great-grandson, and her parents.

She was born Sept. 16, 1926 in Chilhowie, the daughter of Hobert and Bertie Combs Stamper. She was retired in 1990 after 27 years as an assembler for General Electric in Morrison. She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Rock Falls, Ill.

Surviving are two sons, David (Tammy) Duncan of Rock Falls, Ill., and Mark Thomas Duncan of Sterling, Ill.; three daughters, Brenda Sue Gross of Rural Retreat, Janie Helen (Wayne) Yates, and Ruth Ann (Ronnie) Stevens, all of Rock Falls, Ill.; six brothers: Leonard Stamper, Clifford Stamper, Bobby Stamper, and Mac Stamper, all of Chilhowie, William Archie Stamper of North Carolina, and Hobert Stamper Jr. of Boone, N.C.; three sisters, Lakie Madelyn King of Marian, Ill., Madeline Cline and Ann Cullop, both of Chilhowie; 14 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31, at the McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls, Ill., with the Rev. Dalmus Meeks of Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls, and the Rev. Ed Merrill of the First Southern Baptist Church in Rock Falls officiating. Burial was at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling, Ill.

McDonald Funeral Home Inc. in Rock Falls, Ill., was in charge of arrangements.

Duncan

Franklin E. Duncan, age 73, of Colonial Heights, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2001 at Southside Regional Medical Center in Petersburg.

Mr. Duncan was a native of Smyth County and was a retired plant manager for Pet Dairy Co. He was a member of the Mountain View Methodist Church in Chilhowie.

Surviving are two sons, Jeffrey A. Duncan, and Jamie S. and Amy P. Duncan, all of Colonial Heights; one grandson, Nicholas S. Duncan; two brothers, Kyle Duncan of Hopewell, and Kent Duncan of Tennessee; one sister, Shirley Manuel of Texas; Arlene W. Duncan and Josephine Wolfe also survive him.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, Jan. 11, at noon at the Mountain View Methodist Church Cemetery in Chilhowie with the Rev. John Graham officiating. Everyone is requested to meet at the cemetery.

Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.

Dunford

Grace Gertrude Dunford, 96, of Wytheville, Va., died Tuesday, March 13, 2001, in the Asbury Center at Birdmont in Wytheville, Va.

Funeral services will be held Friday, March 16, at 2 p.m. at the Liberty Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Bob Lewis and the Rev. Don Crockett officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery.

She was born in Carroll County, a daughter of the late Rufus and Aldorah Reese Pugh. She was a lifelong member of the Liberty Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hobert Early Dunford; and two sons, Dewey B. "Tom" Dunford, and Harless W. Dunford.

Survivors include a daughter, Zerna Dunford Felts of Route 1, Max Meadows, Va.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Herbert T. and Thelma Dunford of Route 3, Wytheville, Va., Willis H. Dunford of Abingdon, Va., Mickey A. Dunford of Route 3, Wytheville, Va., and Margaret Dunford of Greensboro, N.C.; a stepdaughter, Helen Loretta Peyton of Picayune, Miss.; two stepsons, Glen P. Dunford of Holden, W.Va., and Randolph Golding of Mt. Airy, N.C.; two sisters, Ella Stoneman of Bear, Del., and Velen Jones of Cana, Va.; eight grandchildren, nine great- grandchildren, six stepgrandchildren and five great-stepgrandchildren.

The family will receive friends Thursday, March 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Liberty Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church or at the residence of Zerna Felts or Herbert Dunford at any time.

Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements.

Dunford

Louise Campbell Dunford, age 76, of Wytheville, died Monday, Dec. 1, 1997 in the Wythe County Community Hospital.

Mrs. Dunford was born in Cripple Creek, the daughter of the late Charlie R. and Ella Fay Pack Campbell. She was a member of the Wytheville Church of God of Prophecy and was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Fred R. Dunford; two brothers, Paul and Donald Campbell. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Bridgett Kline of Summerville, S.C.; one daughter and son-in-law, Bobbie and Daniel Hawks of Draper; one stepson and spouse, Barnett and Faye Dunford of Narrows; two stepdaughters and spouses, Freda and Thomas McCroskey of Tazewell, and Marlene and Dana Jonas of Wytheville; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, six step-grandchildren and six stepgreat-grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Harlan and Betty Campbell of Greensboro, N.C., and Charles Hicks and Wilma Campbell of Ivanhoe; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Helen and Jack Stoots of Pulaski, Juanita and Sloan Gibson of Kirkland, Wash., Marie and Ted Wojciechowski of Ft. Pierce, Fla., and Edna and Bob Bond of Kernersville, N.C.; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 5, at 2 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Chapel with t he Rev. Sonny Ayers, the REv. Randolph Eversole and the REv. Fred Fisher officiating. Interment followed in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Ivanhoe. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Wytheville Church of God of Prophecy Mission Fund.

Reese Funeral Home in Austinville was in charge of arrangements.

Dunford

Raymond Dunford, age 45, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1997 in his home in Marion. Mr. Dunford was a lifelong resident of Smyth County. He was a member of the Adwolfe Freewill Baptist Church and an employee of Brunswick and Marion Composites for 25 years. Survivors include his wife, Edna Farmer Dunford, Marion; one daughter, Cherrie Lynn Dunford, Marion; his mother, Maxine Hutton Dunford Perkins, Marion; two brothers, Dennis Dunford, Astoria, N.Y., and Frank Dunford, Marion; five sisters: Elizabeth Haga, Peggy Snider, Barbara Testerman and Patsy Walters, all of Marion, and Audrey Moncrief, Texas; one granddaughter, Christy Lynn Pierce, Marion.

Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 4, at 2 p.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Walter Statzer officiating. Interment will follow in the Thomas Cemetery.

Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Dunford

William "Bill" Dunford, age 58, died Tuesday, Dec. 17, 1996 at his home in Marion. He is survived by one daughter, Jennifer "Jennie" Dunford of Marion; two sisters, Alberta McClure and Dorothy Stamper, both of Marion; four brothers: Rex Dunford of Marathon, Fla., Sherman Dunford, Richard Dunford, both of Marion, and Randy Dunford of Cummings, Ga.; two grandchildren, Michael Devin Dunford and Dakota Channing Dunford; four stepsons, Lester Dunford of Chilhowie, Billy Dunford, David Dunford and Dean Martin, all of Marion; a special friend, Margaret Ann Dunford of Marion.

Graveside services were held Thursday, Dec. 19, at 11 a.m. at Pugh Cemetery in Teas with Dr. William A. Slater officiating.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Dunford

ESTHER BELL ROBERTS DUNFORD, age 85, of Ft. Chiswell Road, Max Meadows, VA, died Thursday, November 9, 2000 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late Henry and Ollie Bell Burnett Roberts. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ, Latter Day Saints and was preceded in death by her husband, George Muncy Dunford, Sr., a daughter, Myrtle Loretta Roberts and a granddaughter, Jeanette Faye "Sissy" Waller. She is survived by: two daughters and sons-in-law - Mary and Lynwood Flinchum of Pulaski, VA and Judy and Larry Kirby of Max Meadows, VA; two sons and daughters-in-law - Bobby and Mildred Dunford of Pulaski, VA and George M. Jr. and Lenora Dunford of Max Meadows, VA; 2 sisters - Louise Blair of Ivanhoe, VA and Hazel Martin of Pulaski, VA; one brother - Howard Roberts of Max Meadows, VA, seventeen grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 11, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Chapel with Elder Wade Whisman officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Reese Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday or at the home of her daughter, Judy and Larry Kirby at any time. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.

Dunford

Margaret Ann Dunford, age 58, died Sunday, May 7, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Surviving are four sons, David Lee Dunford of Atkins, Lester D. Dunford of Chilhowie, William D. Dunford and Herbert D. Martin, both of Marion; one daughter, Jennifer Ann Dunford of Roanoke; her father, Isaac D. Dunford; three sisters, Betty Sawyers of Pulaski, Lucy Keith of Aurora, Ill., and Bonnie L. Newman of Marion; three brothers, Charles A. Dunford of Marion, Jimmy Dunford of Trinidad, Colo., and Johnny Ray Dunford of Chilhowie; eight grandchildren; two step- grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; three daughters-in-law, Wanda Dunford, Atkins, Sonia Dunford, Chilhowie, and Sue Ann Dunford of Marion.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, May 9, at 11 a.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Dehart officiating. Burial was in Rose Lawn Cemetery.

Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Dunham

Harry S. Dunham, age 94, of Saltville, died Monday, Jan. 8, 2001 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

Mr. Dunham was a member of the Madam Russell United Methodist Church and was a retired employee of the Olin Matheson Corp.

Surviving are his wife, Rheba R. Dunham; one daughter, Mary Minnick, Allison Park, Penn.; one son and daughter-in-law, Myrl and Jean Dunham, Mountain City, Tenn.; three grandchildren, J. Brad Minnick, Lynn Minnick, and Mark S. Dunham; two great-grandchildren, Troy and Seth. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Jan. 11, at 2 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Sharon Wiley officiating. Burial followed in the Mount Rose Cemetery.

D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.

Durham

James Leon Durham, age 73, died Wednesday, March 3, 1999 at his home in Grandview, Mo. Mr. Durham was born Jan. 22, 1926 in Virginia and lived the early years of his life here. He had been a resident of Kansas City, Mo., since 1963. He was employed with General Motors for several years prior to his retirement in 1988. He was a member of Main Street Church of Christ in Grandview, Mo.

Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Shirley Durham, Grandview, Mo.; two daughters and a son- in-law, Heidi and Dr. Kevin Hornsby of Slocomb, Ala., and Heather Durham, Hartford, Ala.; one granddaughter, Anna Hornsby, Slocomb, Ala.; his mother, Maie Durham, Ceres; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were held Friday, March 5, at 3 p.m. at Christian Home Cemetery in Slocomb, Ala., with Kevin Presley officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dialysis Clinic Inc., Patient Fund, 6530 Troost Ave., Kansas City, Mo. 64131. Byrd Funeral Home in Dothan, Ala., was in charge of arrangements.

This is a courtesy announcement by Barnett's Funeral Home.

Dursi

Louis M. Dursi, age 88, died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Dursi of Marion; six daughters, Maureen Dursi of Anchorage, Alaska, Patricia Ast of Pensacola, Fla., Rita Johnson of Juneau, Alaska, Kathleen Vinci of Berlin, Conn., Rosemary Lilley of Wesley Chapel, Fla., and Marcia Dursi of Annandale; three sons: Louis M. Dursi Jr., Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, James V. Dursi of Clinton, Ark., and John T. Dursi of Morengo, Wisc.; also Berna O'Donoghue, who is like a daughter; one sister, Marie Mazza of Floral Park, N.Y.; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Resurrection will be held today, Dec. 12, at 11 a.m. at St. John's Catholic Church with Father Robert Krenik officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. John's Catholic Church Memorial Fund, 124 Park Blvd., Marion, VA 24354.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Dutton

Vester Eugene Dutton, age 62, died Monday, Nov. 29, 1999 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Dutton was preceded in death by his parents, William Henry and Myrtle Dutton; one sister, Mary Sexton; and two brothers, Rob Dutton and Clyde Dutton. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include three sons, Dwayne Dutton, Chilhowie, Terry Lee Dutton, Marion, and Kevin Ray Dutton, Independence; one daughter, Sherry Lynn Waits, Taylorsville, N.C.; one brother, William (Bill) Dutton, Marion; three sisters, Marie Myers, Chilhowie, Ellen Stines and Betty Parks, both of Marion; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; special wife, Ruth A. Dutton; special friend, Ruby Martin, Abingdon.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 2, at the Adwolfe Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Bob Surber officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. View Cemetery in Chilhowie. The family will receive friends tonight at the Adwolfe Freewill Baptist Church on Grubmore Road, Adwolfe.

Bradley's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Duty

Jettie Dameron Cook Duty, 76, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

She was a member of the Chatham Hill United Methodist Church and was retired from the Brunswick Corporation. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Mindy Centerl Dameron; her brother, John Dameron; her sister, Edna Meadows; her daughter, Irene Cook Steele; her first husband, George Cook Sr.; her second husband, John B. "Bunyan" Duty; her stepdaughter, Fern Duty.

She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, George F. Jr. and Patsy Cook of Chatham Hill, and Henry "Hank" and Christine Cook, Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Carol C. and David Woodrum of Marion; three stepdaughters, Nell Woodrum of Grundy, Irene Mason of Chatham Hill and Agnes Mabe of Great Falls, Mont.; one stepson, Billy G. Duty of Grundy; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Samuel Mose Dameron of Pinkerton, Ohio; two sisters, Grace Perkins and Martha Wampler, both of Tazewell.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Jack Kincheloe and the Rev. George Mowrey officiating. Burial followed in Ridgedale Cemetery, Rich Valley. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chatham Hill United Methodist Church, Rt. 3 Box 286A, Saltville, VA 24370 or to the Saltville Rescue Squad, Drawer D, Saltville, VA 24370.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Dyson

Clint E. "Eddie" Dyson Jr., age 58, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 1996 at the home of his mother in Marion.

Mr. Dyson was of the Protestant faith, and was a veteran, having served with the United States Army as Staff Sergeant. He had served as the resident golf pro for several golf courses including the Holston Hills Country Club in Marion and had an avid love for golf. He was a graduate of Lees- McRae College.

He is survived by his mother, Edith Wells Dyson of Marion; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Frances and Al Ferguson, and Debbie Dyson, all of Marion, Faye and Oval Chapman of Uniontown, Ohio, and Peggy Stuttaford of Oakland, Calif.; one brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Betty Dyson of Marion; several nieces, nephews, and three great-nieces. Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 22, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Andrew Arnold and Dr. William A. Slater officiating. Graveside services will be held today, Nov. 23, at 2 p.m. at the New Providence Cemetery in Loudon County, Tenn. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the American Heart Association, c/o Debbie Rogers, 576 Fowler St., Marion, VA 24354.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

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