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Haas

Mable Louise Haas, age 60, of Lake Wylie, S.C., died Monday, June 1, 1998 at the home of her son.

Mrs. Haas was born March 17, 1938 in Saltville, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Ratcliff. She attended school in Saltville. She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband of 26 years, Dick Haas; one son and daughter-in-law, Vincent and Sue Maizy of Matthews, N.C.; two brothers, Charles Ratcliff of Saltville, and George Ratcliff of Marion; one sister, Hazel R. Wyatt of Seven Mile Ford; four grandchildren, Vanessa and Nick Maizy of Matthews, N.C., and Jim and Kelly Haas of Saugus, Calif.

Funeral services were held Friday, June 5, at 11 a.m. at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Clover, S.C. Those who wish may make memorial donations to Hospice of Union County, 700 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe, N.C. 28110.

This is a courtesy announcement by D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville.

Hackler

ERNEST LEE HACKLER, age 80 of Rural Retreat, Virginia died Tuesday evening, September 26, 2000 in the Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion. He was born in Grayson County, Virginia, the son of the late Sylvester and Barbara Catron Hackler. Mr. Hackler was a member of the Rural retreat United Methodist Church, the Club 55 Bowling League, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp and also a member of the American Legion Post # 229. He was preceded in death by his wife Lorena Sage Hackler, a sister Virginia McMillan and a brother Harold Hackler. He is survived by - one daughter Ernestina "Tina" Sult of Rural retreat; two sons and daughter-in- law Roger and Florence hackler of Danville, VA and Ernest H. "Buckeye" Hackler of Hillsville, VA; one sister and brother-in-law Evelyn and Don Hall of Cuyahoga Falls Ohio; one brother and sister-in-law William Ray and Mattie Jean Hackler of Sharpes, Florida; six grandchildren - Lori Hackler, Sabrina King, Tony Sult, Josh Hackler, Mark Hackler and Mike Hackler; two great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday September 29, 2000 at the Rural Retreat United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery with graveside military rites being conducted by Marion V.F.W. Post # 4667. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service time. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Volunteer Fire Department or the Rural Retreat United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the Lindsey Funeral Home or at the residence at any time. Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.

Haga

Phyllis Sue Haga, age 49, died May 5, 2000 in St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Ill.

Miss Haga was a 1968 graduate of Galva High School and a 1970 graduate of Black Hawk East College. She received her teacher''s degree from Illinois State University in 1973.

Miss Haga was a secretary at the Galva Foundry and the John H. Best Company in Galva. She served as counselor with the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) in Kewanee from 1977 to 1990 when she retired due to health problems.

Miss Haga was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by an infant sister and her grandparents, R.N. and Iretta Doss Martin and F.L. and Anna Denny Haga, all of Chilhowie.
Surviving are her parents, Ralph Sr. and Ferne Martin Haga of Galva, Ill.; five brothers, Ralph Haga Jr., David Haga, Keith Haga and Dennis Haga, all of Galva, Ill., and Jim Haga of Mesa, Ariz.; three sisters, Mrs. Larry (Anna) Derr, Denise "Debbie" Haga, both of Galva, Ill., and Mrs. Mike (Dian) Clark of Abingdon, Ill.; eight nephews; five nieces; two great-nieces; one great- nephew.
Funeral services were held May 8 at 11 a.m. at Rux Funeral Home Chapel in Galva, Ill., with the Rev. John Wayne Martin of Chilhowie officiating. Musicians were Mable Martin and daughters, Peggy Roberts, Helen Bryant and Jean Bryant. Burial was in Galva Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Martin Cemetery Fund, c/o Grace A. Martin, 38000 Loves Mill Road, Chilhowie, VA 24319.

Rux Funeral Home in Galva, Ill., was in charge of arrangements.

This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.

Haga

John Alexander Haga Jr., died Thursday, March 5, 1998 in a hospital in Lenoir, N.C. He was born March 21, 1920.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Lundy Haga; one daughter, Lavada Haga, Granite Falls, N.C.; three sons, Wesley Haga, Paul Haga and Daniel Haga, all of Granite Falls, N.C.; two sisters, Beatrice Blevins, Bristol, and Dorothy Musser, Rural Retreat; two brothers, Robert Eugene Haga, Fenton, Mich., and Sherman Haga, Atkins.

Funeral services were held Sunday, March 8, at Rock Chapel Church of God in Granite Falls, N.C., with interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Park.

Pendry's Funeral Home in Granite Falls, N.C., was in charge of arrangements.

Haga

Roy Haga, 84, of Damascus, died Wednesday, May 7, 1997 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Konnarock who lived in Elberson, Penn. for 22 years before moving back to Konnarock 25 years ago. He was a retired crane operator from St. Peters Granite Company in Pennsylvania and was a member of Azen Baptist Church in Konnarock. He is survived by his wife, Vera L. Haga; one daughter, JoAnn Bennett, of Beverly, W.Va.; two sons, Russell Scott Haga of Elberson, Penn., and Gerald Lee Roy Haga of Valaparsio, Ind.; one sister, Rissie Poe, of Bristol, Tenn.; nine grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren, two great great granddaughters, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 10, 1997 at 2 p.m. in the Azen Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Lester, Rev. Greg Arnold and Rev. Charles E. "Jody" Blevins officiating. Burial followed in Azen Cemetery.

Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.

Haga

Roy Haga, 84, of Damascus, died Wednesday, May 7, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon.

He was a native of Konnarock and had lived in Elberson, Penn., for 22 years before moving back to Konnarock 25 years ago.

He was a retired crane operator from St. Peters Granite Company in Pennsylvania and was a member of Azen Baptist Church in Konnarock.

Survivors include his wife, Vera L. Haga; one daughter, JoAnn Bennett, Beverly, W.Va.; two sons, Russell Scott Haga, Elberson, and Gerald Lee Roy Haga, Valparaiso, Ind.; one sister, Rissie Poe, Bristol, Tenn.; nine grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted today, May 10, at 2 p.m. in Azen Baptist Church with burial in Azen Cemetery.

Haga

Fred Allen Haga, 56, died Friday, March 14, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

Mr. Haga was a lifelong resident of Smyth County and had worked at the Auto Village in Chilhowie for 38 years. He was also an active CBer.

Survivors include his wife, Janice Haga, Marion; three daughters, Nevada Jane Haga, Wanda Faye Hankla, both of Marion, and Christina Vanhoy, Chilhowie; two sons, Roby Allen Haga, Marion, and Anthony Wayne Haga, Chilhowie; five sisters, Rozelle Stewart, Lynchburg, Lucille Tibbs, Nebo, Golda Tilson, Marion, Shirley Ririe, Salt Lake City, Utah, Wanda Hardy, Pineland, Texas; two brothers, Gale Haga, Kerhonkson, N.Y., and Jim Haga, Marion; two daughters-in- law, Cindy Haga and Norma Haga; two sons-in-law, John Hankla Jr. and Scott Vanhoy; 10 grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, and a special friend, Gene Little and family.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 17, at 2 p.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gene Little officiating. Burial followed in Wassum Cemetery.

Barnett's Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of the arrangements.

Haga

Olivene DeFriece Haga, age 80, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999 in the Smyth County Community Hospital.

She is survived by her husband, James Ralph Haga, Marion; three daughters, Ruby Firestone, Roanoke, Betty Haga, Marion, Rosieta Davidson, Princeton, W.Va.; four sisters, Juanita McKinnon and Eva Russell, both of Marion, Bessie Powers of Elkins, W.Va., Mildred Rigney, Pulaski; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, Feb. 28, at 2 p.m. in Barnett''s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial will follow in Attoway Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Haga

Edith Price Haga, age 84, widow of Joseph Cebert Haga, died Saturday, Feb. 24, 2001 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

Mrs. Haga was a member of the Cedar Bluff Baptist Church and was born in Grayson County Sept. 23, 1916.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Ambrose and Lelia Price; two brothers, Ray Price and Daniel Price, and one sister, Ruby Williams.

Survivors are a daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Joseph Hall, Marion; three grandchildren, Beverly Duke and husband Gregg, Raleigh, N.C.; Ginger Fabrizio and husband Paul, Abilene, Texas; Joseph Hall, Jr. and wife Cindy, Short Gap, W.Va.; five great- grandchildren, Ashley Byrd, Reece Byrd; Robert Fabrizio, Juliana Fabrizio and Alexander Hall; three sisters, Amelia Cornett, Independence; Jewel Robertson, Marion; Virginia and Carole Irvin, Sugar Grove.

Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. at Cedar Bluff Baptist Church in Atkins with Rev. Eddie Beck officiating. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 11 a.m. at Rose Lawn Cemetery.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. o

Haga

Martha E. Haga, age 82, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

Ms. Haga was born Oct. 7, 1914, the daughter of the late John A. and Gracie Holdaway Haga. She was retired from the E.I. Dupont Company in Martinsville.

She is survived by two sisters and a brother-in-law, Beatrice Blevins of Bristol, and Dorothy and Alex Musser of Rural Retreat; three brothers and sisters-in-law, John A. Jr. and Mary Lundy Haga of Granite Falls, N.C., Eugene and Eva Ross Haga of Fenton, Mich., and Sherman and Joyce Thomas Haga of Atkins; a host of nieces and nephews; a special friend and caretaker, Mary Ann Trivett.

Graveside services will be held today, Oct. 4, at 11 a.m. at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Groseclose with the Rev. Steve Tilley officiating.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Haga

Olivene DeFriece Haga, age 80, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

Survivors include her husband, James Ralph Haga; three daughters, Ruby Firestone of Roanoke, Betty Haga of Marion, and Rosieta Davidson of Princeton, W.Va.; four sisters, Juanita McKinnon and Eva Russell, both of Marion, Bessie Powers, Elkins, W.Va., and Mildred Rigney of Pulaski; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Feb. 28, at 2 p.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial was in Attoway Cemetery.

Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Haga

Rev. Roger Carl Haga, age 71, of Whitetop, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 1998 at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax.

He was born March 22, 1926 at Whitetop, to James Virgil and Clyde Gambill Haga. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.

Rev. Haga was a Missionary Baptist minister having pastored many churches in Grayson County and Ashe County, N.C.

Surviving are his wife, Grace Osborne Haga; five daughters and three sons-in-law, Betty and Sherwood Richardson, Independence, Margaret and James Spencer, Mouth of Wilson, Anita and Steve Walls, Lansing, N.C., Denise Haga, Whitetop, and Tina Jones, Lenoir, N.C.; one son and daughter-in-law, Roger Carl Jr. and Debbie Haga, Mouth of Wilson; one sister, Nina Gullion, Atlanta, Ga.; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Tommi Haga, Rockville, Md., Mack and Lois Haga, Lansing, N.C., Telsie and Mary Haga, Bedford, and Buddy and Polly Haga, Marion; three sisters-in-law, Helen Haga Deathridge, Della Haga, both of Marion, Evonne Haga, Chilhowie; 10 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted today, Feb. 4, at 11 a.m. in Helton Valley Baptist Church in Whitetop with the Rev. T.A. Pennington and the Rev. Rex Hall officiating. Interment will be in Zion Hill Cemetery in Ashe County, N.C., with military rites conducted by Grayson County VFW Post 7726. Memorial contributions may be made to Helton Valley Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o Cheryl Wiles, 11642 Highlands Parkway, Whitetop, VA 24292.

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

Haga

Everett Kermit Haga, age 90, of Rural Retreat, formerly of Grayson County, died Monday, May 18, 1998.

He was the son of the late Everett C. Haga and Laura V. Haga Jenkins. Mr. Haga was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel V. Haga; brothers, Clarence C. Haga and wife Hannah of Pocahontas, and Carl E. Jenkins of Casper, Wyo.

He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Harold Dean and Scottie T. Haga of Daleville; one daughter and son-in-law, Cleta H. and Scott J. Roberts, Rural Retreat; five grandchildren: David H. Haga, Va. Beach, Shari H. Mone, Essex Junction, Vt., Susi H. Burns, Bartlett, Tenn., Dennis S. Roberts, Lynchburg, and James W. Roberts, Roanoke; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Anna V. Poff of Roanoke, and Grace B. Jenkins, Casper, Wyo.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 21, at 3 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Michael Hoyle and Pastor Dennis S. Roberts officiating. Interment will follow in the Grant Cemetery in Grayson County. Friends may call at the Lindsey Funeral Home from 7 to 9 tonight or at the home of Scott and Cleta Roberts.

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

Haga

Evelyn Poore Haga, age 66, of Saltville, died Wednesday, July 14, 1999 at Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion.

Mrs. Haga was preceded in death by her parents, Lumis and Juenoka Poore. She was a retired nursing supervisor at Smyth County Community Hospital where she was employed for 40 years and a former employee of the Saltville Theater.

Survivors include her husband, Charles E. Haga; two sons, Mark Wayne Haga, Saltville, and Landon Robins, Narrows; one daughter, Linda Sue (Robins) Carroll of Saltville; three brothers, Fred Poore, Vinton, Leon Poore, Salem, and Eugene Poore, Saltville; one sister, Eleanor Sanders, Auburn, Ky.; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 16, at 1 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo, and the Rev. Steve Turner officiating. Burial followed at the Mount Rose Cemetery.

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

Haga

Fred Haga, age 78, of Damascus, died Monday, Jan. 18, 1999 in Cedar Lawn Convalescent Home in Abingdon.

Mr. Haga was a native of Smyth County and had lived in Damascus most of his life.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and received the Purple Heart while in service. He was a member of the VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post No. 6975 and a member of the Disabled American Veterans.

Mr. Haga had attended the Damascus Presbyterian Church and was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Irene Rutledge Haga.

Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Allen (Penny) Ezell, Damascus; two sons, Glen E. Haga, Damascus, and Bill F. Haga, Bristol, Tenn.; two sisters, Martha Dolinger and Ruth Bowman, both of Chilhowie; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Jan. 21, at 10 a.m. in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Robert Thornton officiating. The committal service was in Sunset Memorial Park where VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post No. 6975 conducted military graveside rites.

Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.

Hagenbuch

Ellen Estelle M. Hagenbuch, age 95, died Sunday, April 13, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

Mrs. Hagenbuch was a native of Ripley, W.Va., and had been living in Marion for more than 20 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, James B. Hagenbuch, and was employed with the C/O Railroad.

Survivors include two nieces, Nancy Conner, Beckley, W.Va., and Betty Stenhouse, Atlanta, Ga.; six greatnieces and nephews.

Entombment services were held Tuesday, April 15, at 2 p.m. at the Woodmere Cemetery Mausoleum in Huntington, W.Va. A memorial visitation will be held tonight, April 16, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel.

Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Hale
Everett Eugene Hale, age 75, of Chilhowie, died Saturday, March 3, 2001 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Keen Hale.

Surviving are one daughter, Linda Hale Bordwine, Chilhowie; two sons, Steven Eugene Hale, Chilhowie, and Everett Alan Hale, Rich Valley; five grandchildren, Angela Owens, Andrew Hale, Devona Bordwine, Jasmine Hale and Jordan Hale; six great-grandchildren, Haley Snyder, Jaden Hale, Jarod Hale, Bailey Bordwine, Briley Bordwine and Madison Owens.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 5, at 8 p.m. in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Phil Gass and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Graveside services were conducted Tuesday, March 6, at 11 a.m. in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Chilhowie Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 502, Chilhowie, VA 24319 or the Saltville Rescue Squad, P.O. Drawer D, Saltville, VA 24370.

Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. o

Hall

Fred E. Hall, age 58, died Friday, July 10, 1998.

Mr. Hall was a lifelong resident of Smyth County and a retired businessman and carpenter. He was of the Baptist faith. He built many houses throughout the community and, along with his father and brothers, built most of the houses in the Hall Addition and was associated with the Hall's Skateland.

Mr. Hall was preceded in death by his parents, Herman G. and Clara Hall; two brothers, Don and Willard Hall; and his father-in-law, Dewey Hayden.

Survivors include his wife, Pricilla Hayden Hall; one son, Richard "Ricky" Hall; one daughter and son-in-law, Amy Layne and Ricky Billings, Marion; two granddaughters, Amber Layne Billings and Emily Allyn Billings; three brothers and seven sisters-in-law: Grant and Olivene Hall, Ronnie and Shirley Hall, Keith "Pete" and Mary Ann Hall, Sandra Hall, Carol Hall, all of Marion, Mrs. Fred (Delores) Gillespie and Mrs. James "Pete" (Laurinda) Sturgill, both of Chilhowie; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorthy Elswick, Brenda Blevins, Arvin Hayden, Darrell and Tina Hayden, all of Marion, Frankie and Harold Minnick, Chilhowie, Linda and Bill Hanshew and Zana and Jackie Fisher, all of Atkins; his mother-in-law, Mabel Hayden, Marion; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Sunday, July 12, at 8 p.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Pat Gilbert officiating. Interment was held in the Riverside Cemetery Monday, July 13, at 11 a.m. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial donations may be made to the Gethsemane Christian Academy, Fortner Ave., Marion.

Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Hall

Olivene Hall, age 65, died Thursday, June 24, 1999 at her home in Marion. She was preceded in death by a son, Shawn Hall.

She is survived by her husband, Grant Hall of Marion; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy and Andrew Cox, and Mandy and Steve Poston, all of Marion; two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Sandy Hall of Kodak, Tenn., Grant Jr. and Pam Hall of Marion; three sisters, Catherine Atwell, Hazel Hubble, both of Rich Valley, and Margaret Warner of Rockville, Md.; 10 grandchildren: Jessica Hall, Jacob Hall, Crystal Hall, Justin Hall, Aaron Hall, Jonathon Hall, Ryan Cox, Olivia Poston, Jordan Poston and Rachel Poston.

Funeral services will be held today, June 26, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. J.B. Arthur, the Rev. Mark Lundy and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Graveside services will be held Sunday, June 27, at 2 p.m. at Rose Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel.

Seaver Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Hall

The Rev. Fields Vernon Hall, age 72, of Staunton, died Thursday, June 12, 1997 in the Augusta Medical Center, Fishersville.

He was born on Jan. 12, 1925 in Smyth County, a son of the late Vernon and Dinah Blevins Hall and stepson of Mary Church Hall.

Rev. Hall was an ordained minister. He was a member of the Gospel Light Baptist Church of Waynesboro.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Fannie Frances Church Hall; five sons: Rev. Frank Hall and wife Judy of Verona; Jeff Hall and wife Sandy of Waynesboro; Charles Vernon Hall and wife Joyce of Staunton; Phillip Eugene Hall of Pensacola, Fla.; and Roger Lee Hall and wife Patsy of Bristol; two daughters and sons-in-law, Dinah Frances and Ray Cash of Staunton, and Virginia Darlene and Frankie Rankin of Fishersville; five brothers: Chester Hall of Washington, Ga., James Hall, Preston Hall and Jerry Hall, all of Marion, Mickie Hall of Abingdon; five sisters, Stella Robinson, Martha Largen, Louise Wyatt, and Barbara Taylor, all of Marion, and Elsie Rose of Tampa, Fla.; 19 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, June 15, at 2 p.m. in Henry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastors Stanley Price and Frank Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Augusta Memorial Park. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8:30 at the funeral home. It is suggested that those who wish may make memorial donations to the Bloodmobile of the American Red Cross, Augusta County Chapter, 001 Middlebrook Ave., Staunton, VA 24401 or to the Missionary work of the donor's choice.

Henry Funeral Home in Fishersville is in charge of arrangements.

Hall

Clara E. Woods Hall, age 86, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1997 at her home in Marion. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman G. Hall; a son, Don Hall; and three grandchildren.

She is survived by five daughters and sons-in-law: Linda and Bill (Dump) Hanshew, Zana and Jackie Fisher, all of Atkins; Frankie and Harold Minnick of Chilhowie; Brenda H. Blevins and Dorotha H. Elswick, both of Marion; five sons and daughters-in-law: Grant S. Sr. and Olivene Hall, Fred E. and Pricilla Hall, James (Pete) K. and Mary Ann Hall, Ronald R. and Shirley Hall, Willard P. and Sandra Hall, all of Marion; one sister-in-law, Ruby Woods of Marion; a daughter-in-law, Carol Hall of Marion; 29 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 12, at 11 a.m. at the Faith Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. J.B. Arthur, Rev. Mark Lundy, Rev. Dewey Teaster and Pastor Pat Gilbert officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Hall

Charles R. Hall, age 94, of Rural Retreat, died Thursday, Oct. 29, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

He was born in Grayson County, the son of the late Steve and Mary Hackler Hall. Mr. Hall was a retired employee of the Veterans Administration Hospital in Salem and attended the Fulton United Methodist Church in Groseclose.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Fulton Hall; one daughter and son-in-law, Martha and Robert Bradley, Annapolis, Md.; one son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Lois Hall, Huddleston; four grandchildren: Barney Hall, Penny Bare, Debra S. Clair, and Willard Hall; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held today, Oct. 31, at 1:30 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Rance Edwards officiating. Interment will follow in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Fulton United Methodist Church.

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

Hall
Howard Walker Hall, 85, of Hillsville, died Thursday, June 29, 2000, at his home.

He was the son of the late Joseph Benjamin and Rachael Jenkins Hall.

He was predeceased by five sisters, Lillian Hancock, Ethel Avery, Lola Hill, Dorothy Hall and Mildred Horton; and four brothers, Wise, Wyatt, Kilby and George Hall.

He is survived by two nephews and nieces-in-law, Gary C. and Carol Hancock of Pulaski and Douglas L. and Carol Hancock of Hillsville; as well as many other beloved relatives, friends and neighbors. He was retied from Utt's Fabric Shop.

He was a well know mountain musician having played the banjo with many local groups and bands.

A funeral was held Saturday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home with burial in the Jenkins Cemetery, Hillsville. The Elders Joe McGrady and Ronald Bowman officiated.

Memorial donations may be made to Cana Hospice, P.O. Box 9, Cana, Va. 24317.

Halsey
Leonard K. Halsey, 78, of Piney Creek, died Saturday morning at his home. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday at Piney Creek United Methodist Church. Dr. Fred LeMasters will officiate. He was born in Alleghany County to Eli Hamilton and Lillian Smith Halsey. He was a member of the Piney Creek United Methodist Church and Piney Creek Masonic Lodge. He was a graduate of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was a Northwest North Carolina educator for 44 years and received the Educator of the Year Award of 1958. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Lenna H. Edwards of Elkin and Mrs. Sarah H. McMillan of Piney Creek; three grandchildren, one twin sister, Mrs. Lena H. Jenkins of Piney Creek, two brothers, Ray M. Halsey of Mouth- of-Wilson, VA and Greek Halsey of Scottville, NC. The body is at Church Funeral Service in Sparta where it will remain until 30 minutes prior to the funeral service when it will be moved to the church to lie in state. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. In lieu of flowers the family requests that any memorials be made to Piney Creek United Methodist Church or Cemetery.

HALL
Raymond Edmond Hall, 67, of Salem, Va., passed away Friday March 23, 2001. He is survived by: two daughters, Patricia Wilson, Ironto, Melinda Harris, Floyd; one son, Michael Hall, Salem; four sisters, Eunice Muncy, Copper Hill, Wanna Thomas, Christiansburg, Nan Basham, Roanoke, Eva Hall, Shawsville; two brothers, Lloyd Hall, Christiansburg, Branard Hall, Christiansburg. Funeral service was held Monday, March 26, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with the Reverend Richard Thomas officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery.

Hall

Mary A. Church Hall, age 87, widow of Vernon S. Hall, died Sunday, Dec. 1, 1996 at the home of her daughter in Marion. Mrs. Hall was a member of the Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church.

She is survived by four daughters: Elsie Rose of Tampa, Fla., Mary Martha Largen, Louise Wyatt, and Barbara Ann Taylor, all of Marion; four sons: James V. Hall, Preston Hall, both of Marion, Mickey Hall and Jerry Hall, both of Abingdon; one stepdaughter, Stella Robinson of Marion; two stepsons, Chester Hall of Washington, Ga., and Fields Hall of Staunton; one brother, Robert Church of Saltville; four sisters: Pauline Wyrick of Saltville, Mattie Lou Pickens, Nancy Martin and Margaret Sweat, all of Mansfield, Ohio; 20 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Charles Blevins and the Rev. Paul Jones officiating. Burial followed in the Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church Cemetery.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Hall

Winifred Hall, age 74, of Greenup, Ky., died Monday, March 13, 2000 at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital in Russell, Ky.

Mrs. Hall was born July 4, 1925 in Marion, a daughter of the late Harry E. and Pricie Gass Hall. She was a member of House of Praise in Greenup.

Mrs. Hall was preceded in death by three daughters, Vivian Garred, Pricie Garred, and Ann Katherine Garred, and one brother, Harry Hall.

Survivors include five sons: William Garred of Marion, Joseph Garred, Freddie Garred and Eugene Garred, all of South Point, Ohio, and Allen Garred of Washington, D.C.; four daughters, Linda Garred, Clementine Garred, Cynthia Garred, all of Greenup, Ky., and Mrs. Charles (Alice) Jones of Lexington, Ky.; two sisters, Ann Jackson and Peggy Hayes Russell, both of Marion; 22 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services and burial were held Thursday, March 16, in Greenup, Ky.

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

Hart

James Vaughn Hart, age 58, died Tuesday, March 14, 2000 at his home in Marion.

Mr. Hart was born in Ashe County, N.C., and had lived most of his life in Smyth County. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was retired from Brunswick with over 27 years of service. He was a member of the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667 and also the American Legion Post.

He was preceded in death by his father, Vaughn Hart, and his stepfather, Ed Matheson.

Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Sherry Hart, Sugar Grove, Melissa Roberts and Greg Roberts, Marion, and Teresa Hardy and Jeff Hardy, Chilhowie; his mother, Reba Matheson, Marion; one sister, Susie Regen, Hewitt, Texas; two brothers, Jerry Hart, Chilhowie, and Bill Hart, Henson, N.C.; 10 grandchildren; special friend, Barbara Reed; first wife and friend, Betty Davidson; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Friday, March 17, at 2 p.m. in Bradley's Funeral Home with the Rev. Frank Johnson and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment followed in Rosewood Memorial Gardens with full military honors being rendered by the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667.

Bradley's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Hall

Pearl Lou Hall, age 81, of Abingdon, formerly of Rural Retreat, died Friday, July 31, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

She was born in Grayson County, the daughter of the late Haga Harrison and Flossie Jane Blevins Griffin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Ruben Hall.

She is survived by four sisters, Ada Curtis and Katrina Bawgus, both of Johnson City, Tenn., Mary Faye Griffin of Elizabethton, Tenn., and Betty Jean Cox Edwards of Blountville, Tenn.; one brother, Roy David Griffin of Indiana; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were held Monday, Aug. 3, at 3 p.m. at the Blue Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery in Camp with the Rev. Michael Hoyle officiating.

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

Hall

Lee Hampton Hall, age 95, of Troutdale, died Friday, Aug. 21, 1998 in Francis Marion Manor.

He was born March 17, 1903 in Troutdale, the son of Boyd Hall and Doshia Ross Hall.

Surviving are one son, Walter Hall, Aberdeen, Md.; one sister, Mae Plummer of West Virginia; three stepdaughters, June Adams, Troutdale, Linda Pasley and Olivette Darnell, both of Marion; two stepsons, Isaac Hall, Chester, and David Hall, Bear, Del.; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 24, in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel with Kevin Welch and the Rev. Larry Parks officiating. Interment was held Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 11 a.m. in Burtons Chapel Cemetery in Flatridge.

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

Hall

Ralph E. (Happy) Hall, age 70, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 1997 in Virginia Beach.

Mr. Hall was a native of Saltville and had resided in Virginia Beach since 1951. He was a retired Real Estate salesman and builder. He was a member of Faith Temple Church in Norfolk.

Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Louise Hayden Hall; one daughter, Barbara Hall Maggi and husband Donald, Virginia Beach; one son, Harry V. Hall and wife Mary Jo, Virginia Beach; four grandchildren, Daniel and Matthew Maggi, Rachael and Catherine Hall, all of Virginia Beach; two sisters, Jeanette Hicks of Chesapeake, and Evelyn Walls Herndon, Saltville.

Graveside services were conducted Thursday, Sept. 4, at 11 a.m. at Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Virginia Beach with the Rev. William G. Beagle officiating.

Holloman Brown Funeral Home in Virginia Beach was in charge of arrangements.

Hall

C. B. Hall, age 64, of Meadowview, Va., died Thursday, July 23, 1998 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Va.

He was a native of Dickenson County, Va. and was the son of the late Burt and Cora Mullins Hall. Mr. Hall was a U.S. Army veteran.

He is survived by his wife, Nellie S. Hall of Meadowview, Va.; two sons, Jimmy Hall and Stephen Hall, both of Abingdon, Va.; one daughter, Debbie Richmond of Manassas, Va.; one brother, Hershal Hall of Manassas, Va.; two step-sisters, Helen Johnson of Rowe, Va. and Bonnie Bailey of Honaker, Va.; step-mother, Ada Hall of Honaker, Va.; eleven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Mon., July 27, 1998 in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Ansel Childress and Rev. Harold Shortridge officiating. A military graveside service was conducted by V.F.W. Patton-Crosswhite Post #6975 at Sunset Memorial Park.

Johnson Funeral Home of Damascus was in charge of the arrangements.

Hall

JOHN LEWIS HALL, age 57, of Elk Creek, Virginia, passed away Wednesday at North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, north Carolina. Surviving are his wife, Ruth B. Hall, of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Kevin Hall of Comers Rock, VA; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Debra Hall and Jimmy and Theresa Hall, all of Elk Creek, VA; Mother, Helen S. Hall of Elk Creek; three sisters and spouses, Genetta and Charles Cornett of Wytheville, VA, Rhonda and Jim Delby of Fries, VA, Teresa and Rickey Whalen of Speedwell, VA; four brothers and spouses, Jerry Hall of Elk Creek, Ralph and Pam Hall, Fred and Barbara Hall, all of Max Meadows, VA, Gary and Shirley Hall of Woodlawn VA; three grandchildren also survive. the body is at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Virginia.

A graveside service will be conducted Saturday at 3:00 p.m. at Forest Cemetery, Elk Creek, Virginia. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Friday night from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence. VA is in charge of arrangement.

Hall

Janet R. Hall, age 65, of Damascus died Saturday, Dec. 20, 1997, at Bristol Regional Medical Center.

She was a lifelong resident of Damascus and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Damascus.

She is survived by her husband, Robert E. Hall; one daughter, Patty Thompson, Shalimar, Fla.; two sons, David Hall, Woodland Park, Col., and Robert Hall, Vinton; one sister, Hazel Watson, Konnarock; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two daughters-in-law; one son-in-law; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, at Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Brooks Peters officiating. Burial followed in Sunset Memorial Park.

Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.

Hall

Janet R. Hall, age 65, of Damascus, died Saturday, Dec. 20, 1997 in Bristol Regional Medical Center.

She was a lifelong resident of Damascus and was a member of First Baptist Church in Damascus.

Survivors include her husband, Robert E. Hall; one daughter, Patty Thompson, Shalimar, Fla.; two sons, David Hall, Woodland Park, Colo., and Robert Hall, Vinton; one sister, Hazel Watson, Konnarock; two daughters-in-law; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Brooks Peters officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park.

Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.

Hall

Weldon Howard Hall, age 58, died Monday, Feb. 23, 1998 in Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn.

Mr. Hall was preceded in death by his father, Luther Vaughn Hall.

He is survived by his wife, Alice Stoots Hall of Marion; three daughters and one son-in-law, Shelia and Jeff Smith of Welcome, N.C., Mitzi A. Hall and Sherry C. Hall, both of Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Lori Hall of Marion; his mother, Edna Hall of Lansing, N.C.; six sisters, Vollaree Walls of Marion, Pearl Hunt of Winston-Salem, N.C., Jewel Pennington of Konnarock, Mary Ruth Gibbons of Pinnacle, N.C., Novella Griffitts of Lansing, N.C., and Joann Holman of Madison, N.C.; two brothers, E.C. Hall of Lexington, N.C., and Harold Hall of Winston-Salem, N.C.; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 26, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Otis Barker officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Hall

Pamela Snider Hall, age 37, of Blountville, Tenn., died Saturday, April 17, 1999 in Bristol Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Hall was a native of Marion, a homemaker and attended Faith Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Landis Ray Snider.

Survivors include her husband, Ron Hall; one son, Zachary Taylor Hall, of the home; her mother, Willie Mae Snider, Bristol; one sister, Diane Hathcock, Moody, Ala.; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, April 20, at 8 p.m. at East Lawn Funeral Chapel in Kingsport, Tenn. Entombment will be held today, April 21, at 2 p.m. at East Lawn Mausoleum.

East Lawn Funeral Home in Kingsport, Tenn., is in charge of arrangements.

Hall

Hallie Virginia Flanagan Hall, age 93, of Crockett, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999 in the Wythe County Community Hospital.

Mrs. Hall was born in Washington County, the daughter of the late Stephen L. and Julie Ada Gilman Flanagan. She was a member of the Springfield Church in Elk Creek and was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Emmett Hall, and two sons, James Stephen Hall and Carl Conard Hall.

She is survived by three daughters, Willie Mae Haga Wolfe and Mary Hall Earwood, both of Crockett, and Eva Hall Hartman, Nashville, Tenn.; three sons, Emmett Lee "Sonny" Hall, Elliston, Worley Lawrence Hall, Salem, and Wade McKinley Hall, Crockett; several grandchildren, step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, and great- great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 16, at 2 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Owen Moore and the Rev. Bill Davis officiating. Interment will follow in the King's Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery in Crockett.

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

Hall

Reamus Hall, age 69, died Monday, Aug. 16, 1999.

Mr. Hall was born in Wythe County. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church for over 41 years and served as a deacon and Sunday School teacher. He was voted Father of the Year by the church in 1986. He received a diploma from Liberty University after completing Home Bible Study Courses and was retired from Brunswick with over 36 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Romey and Reba Steffey Hall and by two brothers, Mink Hall and Ernest Hall.

Survivors include his wife, Margaret Pauline Hall; two daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Michael Snavely, Marion, and Cynthia and Wayne Marston, Woodstock; three grandchildren, Kara Snavely, Ashley Snavely, and Adam Marston; several nieces and nephews including a special niece, Carol Gross and a special nephew Darryl Hall.

Funeral services will be held today, Aug. 18, at 2:30 p.m. in Calvary Baptist Church on Matson Drive with the Rev. Marion Boggs and the Rev. David Pence officiating. Entombment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Special Ministries, c/o Calvary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 7, Marion, VA 24354.

Bradley's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

HALL

Nannie Andrews Hall, age 78, of 392 River Hill Road, Sparta, NC, died Monday, December 25, 2000, in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, NC. She is survived by one daughter: Nancy Ialeen Hall of the home. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 28, at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Hobert Dowell will officiate. Nancy has requested that no food be brought to the home. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta is in charge of the Funeral Arrangements.

Halsey

Rev. Camet H. Halsey, age 62, died Monday, April 7, 1997 at his home in Volney.

He was born Sept. 19, 1934 in Volney, the son of Thomas C. and Nannie Suitt Halsey. He was a Baptist minister and a retired postmaster of Volney Post Office for several years and was a self-employed barber.

Surviving are his wife, Carolene Osborne Halsey of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Jackie Phipps, Independence; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael David and Patty Halsey, Marion, James Edward and Sandy Halsey, Chilhowie; three grandchildren, Benjamin Bland Halsey, Marion, Dustin Wayne Phipps, Independence, and Emily Elizabeth Halsey, Chilhowie; two step-grandchildren, Whitney Marie Untiedt and Kristin Warren Untiedt, both of Marion; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Eva Campbell, Troutdale, and Louise and Dean Adams, Piney Creek, N.C.; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Rex and Grace Halsey, Independence, Tommy and Hazel Halsey and the Rev. Doug and Jean Halsey, all of Volney.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, April 10, at 2 p.m. in Corinth Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe Lambert and the Rev. Warner Eller officiating. Interment was in Hall Cemetery, Volney. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Joy Ranch, Tri-State Children's Home or to the Gideons.

Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Inc., Independence, was in charge of arrangements.

HALSEY

Mr. James Franklin Halsey, age 79, of Ashe Living Center, Jefferson, N.C., died Sunday evening, April 25, 1999, in that facility. He is survived by four daughters, Carleta Halsey, Judy Halsey and Jaylene Warden, all of Piney Creek, N.C., and Debbie Absher of Sparta, N.C.; one step-daughter, Diane Pendry of North Wilkesboro, N.C.; six grandchildren; one great- grandson; four brothers, Robert, Henry, Bert and Artie Halsey, all of Roanoke, Va.; one sister, Rose Zella Bryan of Roanoke, Va. Several nieces and nephews also survives. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday evening, April 27, 1999 at 7:30 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel. A graveside service will be conducted Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. at the Piney Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, and at other times at the home of a daughter, Jaylene Warden, 9721 N.C. Hwy 113, Piney Creek, N.C. The family requests no flowers, however, memorials may be made to Grandview Memorial Funeral Home for funeral expenses.

Ham
Russell James Ham
Creston
Sept. 7, 1909
March 28, 2000

Russell James Ham, 90, was remembered at funeral services held March 31 at Little Laurel Methodist Church. Rev. Howard Riley and Rev. Anne Tarlton officiated. Burial was held April 1 at Ashelawn Memorial Gardens in Jefferson.

Mr. Ham was born in Ashe County to James and Maggie Eastridge Ham. He was a farmer and a mineworker. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ivalea Osborne Ham; and a son, Bobby Max Ham. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

He is survived by four sons, Earl Ham, Creston, Wayne Ham, Pinnacle, Jay Ham, Warrensville, and Jerry Ray Ham, Mocksville; one sister, Hattie Eller, Mountain City, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Senior Companion Program, PO Box 50, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or to Little Laurel Methodist Church, c/o Freda Doud, 703 Graybeal Hollow, Creston, NC 28615.

Ashelawn Memorial Chapel (www.funeral-plans.com/ashelawn) in Jefferson was in charge of the arrangements.

Ham
Elmer Lee Ham
Lansing
Dec. 29, 1917
Feb. 17, 2000

Elmer Lee Ham, 82, was remembered at funeral services held Feb. 20 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Elder Eddie Lyles and Rev. Larry Shepherd officiated. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens.

Mr. Ham was born in Ashe County to Edward and Lokkie Barr Ham.

He is survived by three sons, Earl, Jerry and Joseph Ham, Lansing; two daughters, Brenda Blevins and Linda Davis, Lansing; one sister, Doil Tedder, Lansing; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Hambrick

John W. Hambrick of Bristol died Thursday, July 31, 1997 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie.

He was a native of Lebanon and had lived in Bristol since 1935. He retired from Crabtree Buick Motors in 1979.

Mr. Hambrick was a member of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church and was also a member of Ralph Mills Sunday School Class of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Wanda L. Hambrick; one son, Sam G. Hambrick, Marion; one daughter, Betsy E. Belew, Bristol, Tenn.; five granddaughters; two grandsons; one great- grandson; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. tonight, Aug. 2, in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charlie Monk officiating. Graveside services will be held Sunday, Aug. 3, at 2 p.m. in Russell Memorial Cemetery in Lebanon. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Bristol Life Saving Crew or Euclid Avenue Baptist Church.

Akard Funeral Home in Bristol is in charge of arrangements.

Hamilton
Elsie Hamilton
Crumpler
March 3, 1926
July 1, 2000

Elsie Rose Goins Hamilton, 74, was remembered at funeral services held July 6 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Douglas Callahan, Rev. Walter Kyle and Rev. Curtis Wolfe officiated. Burial followed in the Goins Cemetery in Galax, Va.

Mrs. Hamilton was born in Galax, Va. to the late Ida Goins. She was a member of the Redmond Creek Baptist Church, which she joined at an early age and remained faithful until death. She is preceded in death by her mother; and three sisters.

She is survived by her husband, Ray Hamilton of the home; five sons, Daniel Kyle, Orange, Calif., Ezra Kyle and Chester Kyle, both of North Wilkesboro, and Abraham Kyle, Crumpler; four daughters, Tracy Isenhour, Wilkesboro, Linda Redmon and Lillie Kyle, both of North Wilkesboro and Margaret Kyle, Crumpler; a sister, Kate Martin, Galax, Va.; 17 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Hamilton

David Allen Hamilton
West Jefferson
May 10, 1925
Nov. 18, 2000

David Allen Hamilton, 75, will be remembered at funeral services on Nov. 24 at 11 a.m. at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson. Mr. Elliott Osowitt will be officiating. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens with military rites.

Mr. Hamilton was born May 10, 1925 in Derry, N.H. to the late David Allen Sr. and Nora Harriet Stilliker Hamilton. He was a World War II Navy Veteran and retired truck dispatcher.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Hamilton; five sons, David H. Hamilton, Ronnie Hamilton and Roger Hamilton, all of New Hampshire; Steven Hamilton, Florida, and Roy Hamilton, West Jefferson; one daughter, Gayle Hurley, Florida; one stepdaughter, Lynn Taylor, Taylorsville; two stepsons, Michael Buffelli, New Hampshire, and Kent Buffelli, Colorado; two sisters, Hazel Zoerb, New Hampshire, and Stella Currier, Connecticut; numerous grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Hamm

Mattie Maude Hamm, age 75, formerly of Ashe County, N.C., died Wednesday, June 25, 1997 at Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home.

Ms. Hamm was born in Ashe County on Sept. 24, 1921 to Leonard Smith Hamm and Mamie Cordilia Black Hamm. She was a sewing machine operator in a textile factory.

She is survived by a son, Ray Phipps of Aberdeen, Md.; three brothers, Junior Hamm of Port Deposit, Md., Lawrence Hamm of Crumpler, N.C., and Elmer Hamm of Grassy Creek, N.C.; four sisters, Faye Blackburn of Darlington, Md., Irene Pennington of Aberdeen, Md., Viola Church of Grassy Creek, N.C., and Jean Teaster of Crumpler, N.C.; one grandchild and one great- grandchild; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held today, June 28, at 11 a.m. at Boone Family Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Reeves Jones and the Rev. Rex Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens, Jefferson, N.C.

Boone Family Funeral Service Inc., of West Jefferson, N.C., is in charge of arrangements.

Hamm

Rev. Olin Douglas Hamm, age 80, died Saturday, Aug. 14, 1999 at his daughter's home in Marion.

Rev. Hamm was the pastor of Trinity Baptist Church on Spruce Street for many years and was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Army. He worked for Brunswick and retired from Southwestern State Hospital.

Rev. Hamm is survived by his wife, Hattie Elizabeth Hamm of Marion; one daughter and son-in- law, Thelma and Donald Medley of Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, David and Doris Hamm of Independence; one sister, Edith Bise of Marion; one brother, William "Bill" Hamm of Winston Salem, N.C.; four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one great-great- grandchild; several nieces and nephews; a special friend, Rev. Lee Roy Blizzard of Marion.

Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 15, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Joe Powers and the Rev. Glenn Hopkins officiating. Burial will follow in Attoway Cemetery where military rites will be conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post #4667.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Hamm

Roy Delmer Hamm, age 64, of Chilhowie, died Monday, May 24, 1999 in the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

Survivors include his wife, Bernita Hutton Hamm; three sons, Wayne Hamm, Melvin Hamm, both of Marion, and Randy Hamm, Radford; one daughter, Angela Webber, Marion; two stepsons, Eddy Montgomery, Marion, and Harry Montgomery, Delaware; his mother, Mae Handy Hamm, Chilhowie; two brothers, David Hamm, Saltville, and Tom Hamm, Marion; five sisters, Nancy Cregger, Shirley Hess, Betty Stanley, all of Chilhowie, Leona Owens and Katherine Addington, both of Marion; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, May 27, at 2 p.m. in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. J.L. DeBord and the Rev. Jerry Alley officiating. Burial was in the St. James Cemetery.

Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. Hamm

Virginia Elizabeth Dowell Hamm, age 68, died Tuesday, April 8, 1997 at her home in Rural Hall, N.C.

She was born in Smyth County, the daughter of the late Schooler and Pauline Carrico Dowell. She had been living in Rural Hall, N.C., for the past 32 years where she retired as plant supervisor from AMP Co., Inc.

She was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include her husband, William Bane Hamm, Rural Hall, N.C.; one daughter, Charlotte Stafford, Clearwater, Fla.; one son, John L. Hamm, Merrimack, N.H.; two sisters, Linda Atwell and Carol Jones, both of Marion; one brother, Roger Dowell, Marion; two grandchildren, Lori Stafford, Clearwater, Fla., and Jeffery Hamm, Ashburn.

Funeral services will be held today, April 12, at 2 p.m. in Barnett's Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment will follow in the Wassum Cemetery.

Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Hamm

Paul Jackson Hamm, age 54, of Finksburg, Md., died Sunday, Jan. 26, 1997 in Carol County General Hospital, Westminister, Md. He was a native of Chilhowie, was an employee of the Suburban Propane Gas Co., Westminister, Md., and was a U.S. Navy veteran.

Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Dowell Hamm; one daughter and son-in-law, Paula D. and Chad Peyton, Westminister, Md.; his father and mother, James P. and Mary St. John Hamm, Marion; one brother, David M. Hamm, Marion; one sister, Martha Hamm Eller, Chilhowie; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 29, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Floyd Nelson officiating. Burial will be in the Mountain View Cemetery.

Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.

HAMM

Mrs. Lena Phillips Hamm, age 90, of 498 Macedonia Church Road, Sparta, NC, died Tuesday morning, November 14, 2000, in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, NC. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law: Grady and Reba Hamm, Eld. Gwyn and Kay Hamm all of Sparta, NC, and Gary and Linda Hamm of Roaring River, NC; one daughter and son-in-law: Norma Gaye and Edward Jones of Granite Falls, NC; one brother and sister-in-law: Emmitt and Beulah Phillips of West Jefferson, NC; 3 granddaughters; 7 grandsons; 16 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, November 16, 2000, at 11:00 AM at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial to follow in the Stevens Memorial Methodist Church Cemetery in Ashe County. Elder Don Richardson will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, November 15, 2000, from 6:30-8:30 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta and at other times at the homeplace, 498 Macedonia Church Road, Sparta, NC.

Hammer

David Marshall Hammer, age 76, died Saturday, April 22, 2000 at Clemmons Village Assisted Living in Clemmons, N.C.

Mr. Hammer was born in Chicago, Ill. He was a resident of Rockingham County since 1971. He was a retired field engineer with Western Electric, was a member of Hampton Heights Baptist Church of Eden, N.C., and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in World War II.

Surviving are his wife, Doris Tweten Hammer, of the residence; one daughter, Doreen H. Mabe of Pfafftown, N.C.; three sons, Donald G. Hammer of Marion, Davidson E. Hammer of Greensboro, N.C., and Duane R. Hammer of Winston-Salem, N.C.; one brother, Eugene Hammer of Savannah, Ga.; nine grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Monday, April 24, at 2 p.m. at Colonial Funeral Home Chapel in Madison, N.C., with burial in the Hammer Family Cemetery in Stoneville, N.C.

Colonial Funeral Home in Madison, N.C., was in charge of arrangements.

Hammond

Gertrude S. Hammond, age 83, of Glade Spring, died Sunday, Nov. 8, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was a lifelong member of Plasterco United Methodist Church.

Survivors include a daughter, Carolyn Ingram, Cleveland, Tenn.; two sons, Jim Hammond, Knoxville, Tenn., and Bobby Hammond, Glade Spring; a brother, Howard Sandefur, Glade Spring; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; a daughter-in-law, Ellen Hammond, Glade Spring; two sisters-in-law, Maxine Sandefur, Glade Spring, and Jane Sandefur, Abingdon; four grandchildren: Craig Hammond, Glade Spring, Sara Beth Hammond-Robbins, Greenville, Marc Ingram and Matt Ingram, both of Cleveland, Tenn.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Plasterco United Methodist Church with the Rev. Robert Cook and the Rev. Tim Graham officiating. Burial was in Mt. Rose Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Plasterco United Methodist Church.

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

Hammond

Harold E. Hammond, age 64, died Sunday, Feb. 16, 1997 at his home in Saltville.

He was a member of the First Church of God of Allison Gap, a member of William King Masonic Lodge No. 227 and a former employee of the Olin Corporation.

He was owner/operator of Discount Furniture and Appliance, Chilhowie.

Survivors include his wife, Noby (McIntyre) Hammond; two sons, Gary E. Hammond, Abingdon, and Scott M. Hammond, Chilhowie; one daughter-in-law, Paula Hammond, Chilhowie; one sister, Eva Hammond, Saltville.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 19, in the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Mumpower and Dr. Woodrow McIntyre officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Rose Cemetery.

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

Hammons
Thomas Wade Hammons
Creston
Died: July 4, 2000
Thomas Wade Hammons, 83, of Flatwoods Road in Creston, passed away July 4 at his residence.

Mr. Hammons was a Johnson County, Tenn. native and a son of the late Roy Butler Hammons and Emmor Willen Hammons. He was a farmer and was a member of the Hammons Chapel Christian Church.

He is survived by his wife, Doris Joines Hammons of the home; two daughters, Janet Hammons Dancy and husband, Dean, West Jefferson, and Susan Hammons Brooks and husband, Dwight, Warrensville; one son, Harold Hammons and wife, Doris, West Jefferson; four sisters, Ida Edwards, Elizabethton, Tenn., Velma Farmer and Jewel Booher, both of Port Deposit, Md., and Ruby Potter, Mountain City, Tenn.; two brothers, Robert Hammons, Fernwood, Idaho, and R.B. Hammons, Port Deposit, Md.; two grandchildren, Mitzi H. Trivett and husband, Trent, West Jefferson, and Jake Dancy, West Jefferson; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mr. Hammons were held July 6 from the Chapel of the Percy-Hux Funeral Home. Mr. Mike Smith officiated. Graveside services and burial was held July 7 at 2 p.m. in the Hammons Cemetery.

The family received friends from 7-8 p.m. on July 6 at the funeral home chapel.

Percy-Hux Funeral Home of Mountain City, Tenn. was in charge of the arrangements.

Hampton

Clarence Reed Hampton, age 75, died Tuesday, July 7, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

Survivors include three daughters, Mimy Goodman, Safford, Ariz., Renee Kelley, Glen Burnie, Md., and Arlette Weaver, Santa Clara, Calif.; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

At Mr. Hampton's request, his body will be cremated. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the Marion Police Department or to the Marion Volunteer Fire Department.

Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Hancock

Loma Lee Crowder Hancock, age 69, died Tuesday, May 20, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Effie Mabe and Gracie Gravely. She was a resident of Marion for 35 years and was of the Methodist faith.

She is survived by her husband, M.R. "Doc" Hancock of Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Chuck Redepenning of Concord, Mass.; two grandchildren, Elizabeth Redepenning and Charles Redepenning III, both of Concord, Mass.; four sisters, Mallie Dean of Pulaski, Myrtle Austin of Austinville, Velma Beasley of Hillsville, and Scottie Crowder of Mt. Airy, N.C.; two brothers, Forest Crowder and Martin Crowder, both of Hillsville.

Funeral services were held Thursday, May 22, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Dr. J.N. Howard officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marion Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 784, Marion, VA 24354.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Hancock

Anna Mae Hancock, age 65, died Monday, May 25, 1998 in the Smyth County Community Hospital.

Mrs. Hancock was a native of Smyth County and had worked at the Lincoln Hotel and at the Southwestern State Hospital for several years.

Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Jean Blevins and Randy Blevins, Clemmons, N.C.; one son, Randy J. Hawkins, Marion; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held today, May 27, at 11 a.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial will follow in the Kelly Chapel Cemetery.

Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Hancock

William Byron Hancock, age 79, of Ceres, died Thursday, April 9, 1998 in Greeneville, Tenn. He was born in Bland County, the son of the late James F. and Madie Hanshew Hancock.

He was a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by a grandson, Robert Thompson and a great-granddaughter, Erica Burton.

He is survived by his wife, Anna Lois McFarland Hancock, of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Mae and Donald Hanshew of Ceres, Doris and Lenden Thompson of Burkes Garden, and Aileen and Donald Solomon of Greeneville, Tenn.; one son and daughter-in-law, Alvin and Tammy Hancock of Ceres; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Sunday, April 12, at 2 p.m. at the Bethany United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bill Schoeneman officiating. Interment followed in the Bethany Cemetery.

Newberry Funeral Home in Bland was in charge of arrangements.

Hancock

M.R. "Doc" Hancock, age 74, died Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at his home in Marion.

Mr. Hancock was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Navy. He was owner of Holston Chrysler-Plymouth Inc., and a member of the First United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Loma Lee Hancock; his parents, Royal and Beulah Hancock; three brothers, James Hancock, Talford Hancock, Averette Hancock; and a sister, Josephine Powers.

He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Chuck Redepenning of Concord, Mass.; three sisters, Alene Sumner of Pulaski, Fay Saunders of Draper, and Sonia Easter of Hillsville; four brothers, Thomas Hancock of Draper, Wayne Hancock and John Hancock, both of Hillsville, and Russell Hancock of Martinsville; two grandchildren, Elizabeth Redepenning and Charles Redepenning III.

Funeral services will be held today, April 29, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Buddy Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marion Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 784, Marion, VA 24354.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Hancock

Flora Hubble Hancock, age 90, of Nebo, died Thursday, March 25, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

Mrs. Hancock was a native of Smyth County and was a member of the Zion Methodist Church in Nebo. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Curtis Hancock and two sons, Graham and Carroll Hancock.

Survivors include two sons, Pat Hancock, Marion, and Jim Hancock, Dublin; one daughter, Judith Hancock, Marion; 18 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; one great-great- grandchild; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 28, at 2 p.m. in the Zion Methodist Church in Nebo with interment to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the Funeral Home.

Bradley's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Hand

Robert C. "Bob" Hand, age 62, of Troutdale, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 1998 in Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center, Kingsport, Tenn.

He was a native of Washington County and was a former resident of Damascus. He was a former employee of Columbus McKinnon Corp., and was a U.S. Army Reserve veteran.

Mr. Hand was a member of Troutdale Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Lois W. Hand; two daughters, Mrs. Tommy (Rebecca) O'Quinn, Meadowview, and Mrs. Marty (Kathy) Ratliff, Damascus; one son, Robert Charles Hand, of the home; three sisters, Delcie Eastridge, Damascus, Leona Stanley, Glade Spring, and Mary Potter, Abingdon; two brothers, James Hand, Damascus, and Ralph Hand, Abingdon; one granddaughter, Jennifer O'Quinn; three grandsons, Gus, Colt and Heath Ratliff; several nieces and nephews including special niece Julie Anne Parks.

Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, in First Baptist Church, Damascus, with the Rev. Don Lasley, the Rev. Gregory Arnold and the Rev. Scott Flippin officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park, Damascus.

Campbell Funeral Home in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements.

Hand

Edna D. Hand, age 84, of Damascus, died Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

Mrs. Hand was a native of Damascus, and had lived in the Norfolk area for several years before moving back to Damascus in 1991.

She was a member of VFW Post No. 9830 Ladies Auxiliary and the widow of Henry Frank Hand Jr. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sue Hand Stroud; and a grandson, James Michael Hand.

Survivors include a son, Henry F. Hand III of Damascus; one sister, Lillie Sweet of Damascus; four granddaughters, Terry Lynn Neiman, Paty Sue Krohn, Lourie Ann Hand and Kerry Elizabeth Wolfe; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were conducted Monday, March 1, at 2 p.m. in Mock Cemetery in Damascus with the Rev. Victor C. Mansfield officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be sent to the American Cancer Society, 165 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210.

Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.

Hand

Dennis Paul Hand, age 55, of Jamestown, N.C., died Saturday, June 26, 1999 in the High Regional Hospital.

Mr. Hand was born in Johnson County, Tenn., on June 18, 1944 the son of Ruby Hand Boone and the late Paul Hand. He married Emma Gregory in 1971. He was a supervisor for Lankford Protective Services at Shionoqi Quali Caps and a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Jamestown, N.C. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.

Surviving are his wife, Emma Gregory Hand, of the home; one son, Brian Hand, Jamestown, N.C.; one daughter, Melissa (Missy) Daniels, High Point, N.C.; his mother and stepfather, Ruby Hand Boone and Thurman Boone, Damascus; two sisters, Connie Meredith, Jamestown, N.C., and Linda McGlamery, Shady Valley, Tenn.; three brothers, Charles Hand of Shady Valley, Tenn., James (Bud) Hand of Bristol, and Larry Hand of Jamestown, N.C.; one grandson, Paul Hand of Jamestown, N.C.; two granddaughters, Lisa and Ashley Crawford, Trinity, N.C.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, June 30, at 2 p.m. at the Sutherland Community Church of Shady Valley, Tenn., with the Rev. Danny McMahan and the Rev. Don Lasley officiating. Burial followed in the Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, Westchester Drive, High Point, N.C., or to Love Line Seven North at the High Point Regional Hospital.

Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.

Hanshew

Herman Vance Hanshew, age 86, of Nebo, died Friday, May 22, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

Mr. Hanshew was a native of Nebo and worked in construction most of his life. He was also a member of the Zion United Methodist Church of Nebo.

Mr. Hanshew was the son of the late David Bittle Hanshew and Beulah Bales Hanshew.

Survivors include his wife, Nell Hubble Hanshew; one daughter, Margaret Hanshew Moseley, Thomaston, Ga.; one son, Herman Charles Hanshew, Las Vegas, Nev.; one sister, Edith Stephenson, St. Petersburg, Fla.; three brothers, Robert Hanshew and Donald Hanshew, both of Ceres, and Randolph Hanshew of Saltville; 13 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, May 25, at 2 p.m. at Barnett's Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bill Schoeneman officiating. Interment was in the Zion Cemetery in Nebo.

Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Hanshew

William "Bill" Hanshew Sr., age 79, died Saturday, Sept. 5, 1998 at Smyth County Community Hospital.

Mr. Hanshew was the former manager of Food City and Piggly Wiggly of Marion, and was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Inez Hanshew and a grandson Brett Hanshew.

He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Kent and Cathy Hanshew and Bill and Linda Hanshew, all of Atkins; three grandchildren: Jody Hanshew, Jeff Hanshew and Travis Hanshew and wife Sherri; one brother, Paul Hanshew of Pawtucket, R.I.

Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 7, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo and the Rev. Harry Howe officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Harden

Mayme Lambert Harden, age 83, of Meadowview, died Sunday, Oct. 25, 1998 at the Russell County Medical Center.

Mrs. Harden was born in Bland County and had lived in Bland and Tazewell Counties until she moved to Washington County in 1980. She attended Greenfield Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Fred B. Harden.

She is survived by two daughters, Sadie Surber, Abingdon, and Charlotte Riggle, Meadowview; two brothers, Clair Lambert and Frazier Lambert, both of Bland; three sisters, Pearl Lambert, Lloyd Lambert, and Ethel Lambert, all of Bland; four grandchildren: Sgt. Robert Riggle, Jamie Surber, Molly Surber and Matthew Surber; a granddaughter-in-law, Maggie Riggle; three great- grandchildren, Amanda Riggle, Sammi Riggle and Joshua Riggle.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Oct. 29, at 2 p.m. in the Newberry Funeral Home in Bland with the Rev. Will Shewey officiating. Burial followed in the Red Oak Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 5001 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23230.

Newberry Funeral Home in Bland was in charge of arrangements.

This is a courtesy announcement by Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon.

Harden

Marvin Grady Harden, age 84, of Atkins, died Friday, Aug. 20, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mr. Harden was born in Smyth County, the son of the late John Kelley and Victoria Leedy Harden. He was a retired employee with the Brunswick Corp. and was preceded in death by his wife, Mable Lindamood Harden.

He is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Phyllis Harden, Crockett, Roger David Harden, Salem, and Doug and Charlina Harden of Atkins; one sister, Virgie Stowers, Marion; six grandchildren: Ricky and Johnny Harden, Mark and Crystal Harden, David Harden, and Denise Slusher; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 23, at 2 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Tucker and Pastor Bob Kespelher officiating. Interment followed in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Groseclose.

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

Hardway

Emory Hampton Hardway, age 87, died Dec. 21, 1999 in Francis Marion Manor.

Harkins

Charles E. Harkins, age 70, a well-known educator, friend and mentor to countless students, died suddenly on Saturday, April 18, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

Charlie was born in Bristol, Tenn., on May 9, 1927 to James M. and Nina S. Harkins. He attended the Bristol school system and graduated from Tennessee High. Following a stint in the Navy, he returned to Bristol and received a diploma from Virginia High School, a unique accomplishment graduating from both Bristol high schools. He later received a B.A. from Emory & Henry College and UVA.

Charlie began a long faithful career in education as teacher and basketball coach in Appalachia. He then moved to Marion in 1957 where he taught government and was head coach for the boys' basketball and golf teams. He later became Athletic Director at Marion Senior High School. In 1976, Charlie became supervisor of Secondary Education for the Smyth County School system and after retiring on July 1, 1989 he remained active as a consultant to the Smyth County School systems as well as organizer of Youth Government Day at Marion Senior High School.

Charlie's contributions to athletics across the state were numerous. In 1958 he founded the Pepsi Cola All-Stars, a touring semi-pro basketball team and served as its player-coach from 1958- 1965. He also helped organize The Southwest Virginia Regional Coaches Association in 1960 and remained as its director. Charlie began the Association's first annual Coaching Clinic in 1963 and was preparing for their 35th Clinic at the time of his death. This clinic is the oldest, locally sponsored clinic in the country. Charlie also served as a Virginia High School football official for 35 years and was director of the Southwest Virginia Officials Association.

Charlie received numerous honors for his devotion to athletics. He has been inducted into the Emory & Henry Hall of Fame as well as the Virginia High School League Hall of Fame. Charlie was also a devoted community leader. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club, past president of Holston Hills Country Club and present Secretary of that club. He also served on the Marion Planning Commission, Chamber of Commerce and on the board at VEA.

Charlie was preceded in death by his first wife, Mildred Grainger Harkins on April 19, 1992.

He is survived by his second wife, Elizabeth Harkins of Marion; one daughter, Anne Lynn Harkins of Knoxville, Tenn.; two brothers, Jack Harkins of Bristol, Tenn., and Frank Harkins of Greeneville, Tenn.; one sister, Mary Jane Barb of Bristol, Tenn.; one stepdaughter, Emily Campbell of Bluff City, Tenn.; three stepsons, Mike Buchanan of Franklin, N.C., Doug Jarrett of Bluff City, Tenn., and Harold Jarrett of Georgetown, Ky.; four step-grandchildren, two step- great-grandchildren, several cousins, nieces, nephews and three aunts.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 21, at 2 p.m. at the Ebenezer Lutheran Church with Pastor James H. Bangle officiating. Entombment followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Building Fund of Ebenezer Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 1799, Marion, VA 24354.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Harless
Dollie Ott Harless
West Jefferson
Dec. 3, 1910
March 30, 2000

Dollie Ott Harless, 89, was remembered at funeral services held April 3 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Kathleen Ott and Rev. Bruce Roten officiated. Burial followed in the Lewis-Kemp Cemetery.

Mrs. Harless was born in Board Oaks, W.Va. to Joseph D. Ott and Rebecca Jane Miles Ott. She was a buyer for Lazarus Department Store in Columbus, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Harless; five sisters, Lottie Ott Petrie, Myrtle Daggett, Laura Love, Eva Woodruff and Margaret Simpson; and three brothers, Lewis, Robert and Richard Ott.

She is survived by her brother, Major James L. Ott, Poolville, Texas; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Hospice of Ashe, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640.
Harless
Effie Mae Harless
Fleetwood
Feb. 4, 1917
March 14, 2000

Effie Mae Harless, 82, was remembered at funeral services held March 15 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Bruce South and Rev. Charles McCoy officiated. Burial was held March 16 at Big Flatts Cemetery.

Mrs. Harless was born in Ashe County to H.V. and Margaret Parsons Walker.

She is survived by one daughter, Marie Jordan, Fleetwood; two sisters, Elizabeth Barnett, Lenoir, and Billie Jean Pruitt, Goldsboro; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Big Flatts Cemetery Fund, c/o Janet Jordan, 312 Jordan Rd., Fleetwood, NC 28626.

Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

HARLESS

Mr. Garnett William Harless, age 79, of 10930 Bel Air Drive, Cherry Valley, California, died Saturday, November 6, 1999, at his home. He is survived by his wife: Shirley Cox Harless of the home; three daughters: Lesa A. Howie of Redondo Beach, California, Tammy L. Bailes of Garden City, Kansas, and Lorenda G. Lillard of Ellensburg, Washington; a half-brother: Arthur Steele Harless of Crestview, Fla., a half-sister: Mamie Stamper of Bel Air, Md.; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the Savannah United Methodist Church with burial in the Edmonds Community Cemetery. The body will be taken to the Church Friday afternoon where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday evening. Grandview Memorial Funreral Home of Sparta is in charge of the arrangements.

Harmon

Sherman Bays Harmon, age 86, of Rural Retreat, died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

Mr. Harmon was born in Grayson County, the son of the late John T. and Mary Shell Harmon. He was a member of the Sharon Baptist Church and was preceded in death by a son, Dr. Jerry B. Harmon; two sisters, Hazel Bedford and Wilma Harmon; three brothers, Charles, Hubert and Ballard Harmon.

He is survived by his wife, Della Hilton Harmon; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann and George Williams of Bluefield; one grandson, Jason Williams, Bluefield; three sisters, Irene Barton, Atkins, Blanche Vaught, Rural Retreat, and Ruby Wagner, Merritt Island, Fla.; one brother, Willard Harmon, Atkins; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Michael Hoyle officiating. Interment followed in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Volunteer Emergency Services.

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

Harmon
Ivalee Tester Harmon
Vilas
Aug. 16, 1907
April 20, 2000

Ivalee Tester Harmon, 92, was remembered at funeral services held April 22 at Willow Valley Baptist Church. Rev. Ray Greene and Rev. Harold Bennett. Burial followed in the Willow Valley Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Harmon was born in Sugar Grove, Watauga County to the late Charles and Jane Farthing Tester. She was a homemaker and a member of Willow Valley Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher for many years. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Jeffery Parrish; three sisters, Maude Ward, Edna Vines and Mrs. Jessie Mae Harmon; and one brother, Grady Tester.

She is survived by two daughters, Iva Jean Parrish and husband, Talmadge, Dobson, and Maxine Cooke and husband, Arthur, Vilas; three sons, Raymond E. Harmon and wife, Sue, Boone, Oscar W. Harmon and wife, JoAnne, Hixon, Tenn., and Albert Harmon and wife, Esther, West Jefferson; one sister, Viola Ward and husband, Dewey, Lenoir; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to The Gideons International, Boone Camp, PO Box 1602, Boone, NC 28607.

Hampton Funeral Service of Boone was in charge of the arrangements.

Harper

George Washington Harper Jr., age 65, died Thursday, April 13, 2000 at the Maple Grove Retirement Home in Chilhowie.

Mr. Harper was a native of the North Holston area of Saltville. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Washington Harper Sr. and Mary Roberta Sawyers Harper; and three brothers.

Surviving are seven sisters: Minnie Brown, Marion, Dora Parker, Buffalo, N.Y., Amanda McAllister, Abingdon, Mary Jane Harper, Grayson County, Hattie Sigaon, Chilhowie, Lillian Bernice Matthews, Los Angeles, Calif., and Jenal Patton, Manassas; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday, April 16, at 2 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. James Patton officiating. Burial followed in the Harper Family Cemetery.

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

Harrell

GEORGIA THOMAS HARRELL, age 68 of Max Meadows, Virginia died Thursday, November 2, 2000 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was born in Pulaski, Virginia, the daughter of the late Luther and Gracie Creasy Thomas. she was preceded in death by her husband, James Eugene McAllister Harrell, Jr. and a sister Ruby Crigger, and a great- grandson, James Neal Hoback, Jr. She is survived by: two daughters and sons-in-law - Teresa and Tony Young of Doublin, VA, Linda and Cecil Rogers of Max Meadows, VA; a son James Darrell Harrell of Max Meadows, VA; four sisters - Margaret Allen of Tappahanock, VA, Mae Goodman, Eleanor Carter and Bonnie Meadows, all of Richmond, VA; a brother - Luther Merlin Thomas of Wytheville, VA; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 5, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.

Harrington

Warren G. Harrington, 75, of Sugar Grove, died Tuesday, July 15, 1997 at the Bowman Gray Medical Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C.

He is survived by one daughter, Phyllis Pennington of Peroria, Ariz.; four sons: Lewis Harrington of Sugar Grove, Fred Harrington of Lexington, Harold Harrington of Cornelius, N.C., and Rick Harrington of Waysons Corner, Md.; 13 grandchildren and two great- grandchildren; one brother, Paul Harrington of Burlington, N.C.; four sisters, Grey Medley of Burlington, N.C., Lola Taylor of Knoxville, Tenn., Rena Russell of Marion, and Frieda Stamper of Raleigh, N.C.

Funeral services were held Friday, July 18, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Kenny Price officiating. Burial followed in Hutton-Cox Cemetery in Sugar Grove. 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.

Harris

Henry Archie Harris, age 61, of Chilhowie, died Thursday, Feb. 5, 1999 at the Smyth County Community Hospital.

He is survived by his wife, Louise R. Harris, Chilhowie; two daughters, Linda Snead and Beckie Thompson, both of Saltville; three sons, Henry Harris and Randy Harris, both of Chilhowie, and Stevie Lee Harris of Marion; four sisters, Pauline Lockhart, W.Va., Mabel Morgan, Maryland, Marie Harris and Betty Harris, both of Meadowview; four brothers, Howard Harris and Robert Harris, both of Glade Spring, Junior Harris, Bristol, and Douglas Harris, Meadowview; seven grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Eller officiating. Burial followed in the Baptist Cemetery in Glade Spring.

Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. Harris

Marvella Havens Harris, age 93, of Saltville, died Saturday, Feb. 6, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

She was the widow of Henry C. Harris and a devoted Christian.

Survivors include two sons, James W. Harris of Gate City and Albert Harris of Wilmington, Del.; four daughters, Mary Cornella White of Marion, Elizabeth Heath of Chilhowie, Hattie Thompson of Gallatin, Tenn., and Roberta Lee of Saltville; one sister, Myrtle Jones of Saltville; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Lois Harris; two sons-in-law, Billy Thompson and George E. Lee; special friends, Joyce Taylor, Hilda Peak and Donna Dillman.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. William T. Wing officiating. Burial was in Mt. Rose Cemetery.

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

Harris

Graham Harris, age 76, of Saltville, died Saturday, July 11, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon.

He was of the Church of God faith and retired from the Olin Corporation with 27 years of service with the company.

Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Terry Harris; one son, Jerry Richard Harris, Saltville; two daughters, Tressa Diane Keith and Darlene Elizabeth Nutter, both of Saltville; two sisters, Annie Ruth Hayton and Laura Belle Hunt, both of Saltville; three grandchildren, Tressa Lynn Keith, Richard Shane Harris and JoAnna Nutter; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, in Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Franklin Chapman and the Rev. Shirley Carter officiating. Burial was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

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

Harris

Beulah Oleta Harris, age 86, of Glade Spring, died Monday, March 6, 2000 in Johnston Memorial Hospital n Abingdon.

Mrs. Harris was the widow of James A. Harris Sr. and a member of the Methodist church.

Surviving are a son, James A. "Jamie" Harris II of Glade Spring; two grandsons, Jason Harris and Jeremy Harris; several nieces and nephews; a sister-in-law, Ann Parker, Chilhowie.

Funeral services will be conducted today, March 8, at 2 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with burial in Old Glade Presbyterian Cemetery in Glade Spring.

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

Harris

Carl H. Harris, age 70, died Friday, Sept. 5, 1997 at his home in Saltville.

He was a retired employee of Olin Corporation and an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He was preceded by his parents, James Robert and Mary Lou Harris; one son, James Steven Harris.

He was a trustee of the Madam Russell United Methodist Church, a member of the Saltville/Rich Valley Lions Club, the Saltville Community Liaison Panel and a member of the board of the Saltville Medical Center.
Survivors include his wife, Barbara Harris, Saltville; one daughter, Sally Harris, Christiansburg; two sons, Gregg Harris, Saltville, and Brian Harris, Bristol, Tenn.; one daughter-in-law, Becky Harris, Bristol, Tenn.; one sister, Mary L. Hayton, Meadowview; two granddaughters, Brenta Harris Gerasimova, Bristol, Tenn., and Tracie Harris, Bassett; several nieces, nephews and cousins; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and other relatives.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Scott Robertson-Gouge officiating. Burial was in the Elizabeth Cemetery.

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

HARRIS
Ben Harris, age 71, of 2418 Grandview Dr., Sparta, N.C., died Thursday evening, January 13, 2000, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Lyons Harris of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Johnny Killon of Ennice, N.C., and Ellen and Kevin Bennett of Sparta; three grandchildren, Amanda and Rebecca Killon and Michael Bennett; one sister and brother-in-law, Grace and Ray Wagoner of Sparta; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Neal and Arlena Harris George and Elsie Harris, both of Sparta; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the New Salem Cemetey. Military Rites will be conducted by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the New Salem Cemetery Fund c/o Richard Joines, 3290 Pine Swamp Rd., Sparta, N.C. 28675.

Harris

Beulah Oleta Harris, age 86, of Glade Spring, died Monday, March 6, 2000 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

Mrs. Harris was the widow of James A. Harris Sr. and a member of the Methodist church.

Surviving are a son, James A. "Jamie" Harris II of Glade Spring; two grandsons, Jason Harris and Jeremy Harris; several nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law, Ann Parker, Chilhowie, and Lola Parker of Marion.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, March 8, at 2 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with burial in Old Glade Presbyterian Cemetery in Glade Spring.

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

Harris

Billy Joe Harris, age 61, of Saltville, died Sunday, Oct. 10, 1999 at the Gray Stone Nursing Center in Blountville, Tenn.

Mr. Harris was a loving husband and father and a member of the Saltville Baptist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Wanda Harris; one son, Jon William Harris, of the home; two daughters, Kristie Harris Jackson, Knoxville, Tenn., and Betty Harris McCready, Saltville; one sister, Nila Grey Harris, Sterling, Ill.; two grandchildren, Casey Beau Jackson and Jarad Evan McCready; special friends, Bill DeBord, James Eastridge, Billy Joe Nunn and Don Smith.

Funeral services will be conducted today, Oct. 13, at 11 a.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Dan Jividen officiating. Burial will follow at Elizabeth Cemetery.

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

Harris

Helen Aldena Farmer Harris, age 78, died Saturday, Jan. 4, 1997 at her home in Lehigh Acres, Fla.

Born in Rugby, Mrs. Harris was a member of the Women's Army Corp and attached to the Pentagon during World War II, as well as working for the Secret Service. She was a staunch Republican and a member of the First Baptist Church in Lehigh Acres, Fla.

She is survived by her husband, Edmund Harris of Lehigh Acres, Fla.; two daughters, Karen Lynn Harris Milam of York, Penn., and Pamela Lee Ragland of Lehigh Acres, Fla.; two sons, Donald H. Harris of Redondo Beach, Calif., and Kevin P. Harris of Lehigh Acres, Fla.; three sisters, Zuria Austin of Austin, Texas, Stella Faye Farmer and Ada Marie Tilson, both of Marion; two brothers, Robert Farmer and Jack Farmer, both of Marion; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 8, at 11 a.m. at the Haw Orchard Baptist Church, Grayson County, with the Rev. Rex Hall officiating. Burial will follow in the Haw Orchard Cemetery. The eulogy will be given by her oldest granddaughter, Dawn Michelle Gully. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Hope Hospice, 205 E. Joel Blvd., Lehigh Acres, Fla.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Harris

Martha Stone Harris, age 60, widow of Jerome Harris, died Monday, Feb. 22, 1999 at her home in Marion.

She is survived by one son, Jerome Harris Jr., Marion; one brother, Billy Hoover, Charlottesville; one half sister, Essie Hester, Marion; one grandson, Vincent Harris, Marion; one aunt; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services will be held today, Feb. 24, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy D. Wood officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

HARRIS

Mrs. Marie UpChurch Harris, age 85, of 2496 Thurmond Road, Thurmond, N.C., died Friday morning, Sept. 17, 1999, in the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston- Salem, N.C. She was the widow of Rhea Neal Harris. She is survived by two sons: Billy Neal Harris and Bobby Neal Harris, both of Thurmond; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and four sisters: Mattileen Vickerman of Laurel Springs, N.C., Elanor Harding of Baltimore, Maryland, Doris Nance of Burlington, N.C., and Christine Petty of Greensboro, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Glade Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta.

HARRIS

Mrs. Lura Cynthia Harris, age 99, of 1844 Macedonia Church Road, Sparta, NC, died Monday morning, Aug. 21, 2000, in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, NC. She was the widow of Thomas Harris. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law: Olen and Shirley Harris of Sparta, NC, Bert and Sue Harris of Piney Creek, NC; four daughters and three sons-in-law: Mae and Edward Hoffman of Newport News, Va., Mary and Rayford Harris of Mocksville, NC, Mable Parsons of Campbellsville, Ky and Sue and Linton Andrews of Independence, Va.; one brother: Andy Cleary of Sparta, NC; one sister: Louise Pruitt of Sparta, NC; 13 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; and two special friends: Grace Fender and Nancy Shumate. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:00 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Glade Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Rev. Charlie Bennett and Rev. Everett Shaw will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral services at Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. The family will be at the home of Olen and Shirley Harris, 1827 Macedonia Church Road, Sparta, NC. Flowers are appreciated or Memorial Contributions may be made to the Glade Valley Cemetery Fund, C/O Amon Edwards, 622 Glade Valley Road, Glade Valley, NC 28627 or to the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034, C/O Eldon Edwards, 1983 Chestnut Grove Church Road, Sparta, NC 28675.

Hart

Dora Wyatt Hart, age 96, of Chilhowie, died Friday, Aug. 28, 1998 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home.

Mrs. Hart was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Hart; one daughter, Bessie Marie Hart; two sons-in-law, Rev. George Bennett and J.L. Greer.

She is survived by three daughters and one son-in-law, Iola and Lester Rowland of Marion, Florence Bennett and Louvina Greer, both of Chilhowie; one brother, Frank Wyatt, Chilhowie; six grandchildren: Dora Lee Fabian, Hollywood, Md., Charles Bennett, Mary Ann Howell, Janet Parris, Dorothy Hopkins, and Phyllis Powers, all of Chilhowie; 13 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug. 30, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Michael Halsey and the Rev. Bobby Dunn officiating. Burial followed in McClure Cemetery in Chilhowie.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Hart

Clarence Edward "Tonnie" Hart, age 63, of Konnarock, died Friday, Mach 20, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon.

He was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was employed with the Washington County Public Schools for the past 41 years. He was a member of Azen Baptist Church in Konnarock.

Survivors include his wife, Katrina Hart; one son, Nelson Hart, Damascus; one stepdaughter, Wanda Hayes, Konnarock; one stepson, Jim Pennington, Stevens, Penn.; his mother, Baney Hart, Tazewell; three sisters, Gaynell Phillips, Parsons, W.Va., Eva Hagerman, Sky Gusty, W.Va., and Dalphia Bright, Lenoir, N.C.; four brothers, Lee Roy Hart, Parsons, W.Va., J.C. Hart, Princeton, W.Va., Hershal Hart Jr., Tazewell and Robert Hart, Oregon; one granddaughter; one great-grandson; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, March 23, in Azen Baptist Church with the Rev. Stephen LaPoint officiating. Burial was in Azen Cemetery.

Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.

Hart

Hallie Othella Grubb Hart, age 86, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 1998 in the Abingdon Manor Rest Home in Abingdon.

Mrs. Hart was born March 11, 1911 to the late Franklin Grubb and Lavlett Sue Victoria Grubb in Grant. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Claude E. Hart, and her second husband, Greenville Brewer.
She is survived by three daughters, Lavern Caldwell, Delephine Hart, and Crystal Zimmerman; five sons, Joseph Hart, David Ray Brewer, George Roy Brewer, James Lawrence Brewer, and Billy Joseph Brewer; one sister, Texas Cornett, Marion; 20 grandchildren and numerous great- grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Jan. 8, at 2 p.m. in Barnett's Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Harry Booher officiating. Interment followed in the Grubb Cemetery in Grant. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Grubb Memorial Cemetery, c/o Max Grubb, Grant, VA or Joe Hart, Mouth of Wilson.

Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Hart

Vernie Lee Hart, age 79, died Monday, Aug. 10, 1998 at his home in Whitetop.

He was a native of Whitetop, and was preceded in death by his first wife Hazel Hart and his second wife Mamie Hart. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Laura Wyatt Hart; one brother, Onnie Hart; and one sister, Maggie Wyatt.

Survivors include one daughter, Wanda Lewis, Whitetop; one son, Ralph Hart, Louisville, Ky.; one brother, Ernest Hart, Abingdon; one sister, Edna Osborne, Chilhowie; one stepdaughter, Katherine Wiles, Aberdeen, Md.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several step- grandchildren; one son-in-law, Lawrence Lewis, Whitetop; one daughter-in-law, Virginia Hart, Louisville, Ky.; one sister-in-law, Ruby Hart, Abingdon; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, in Whitetop Baptist Church with the Rev. John E. Massey Jr., and the Rev. T.A. Pennington officiating. Interment was in Byars Cemetery.

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

Hart

Cecil Paul Hart, age 65, formerly of Green Cove, died Friday, Feb. 13, 1998 at his home in Salem. He retired from Salem Frame after 39 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Bessie Hart; three brothers, Famon, James and Charles Hart; one sister, Helen Stamper, one daughter, Linda Diane Hart.

He is survived by his special friend and companion, Phyllis Reed; his children, Edith Francisco and Mark Wilson, Mary and Joe Wright, all of Salem, David Hart and Lou Ann Greer, Delores and Jerry Sligh, all of New Castle, Patsy and William Fout of Hardy, Neal and Angela Hart of Kannapolis, N.C., Dennis Hart of Damascus and Deborah and John Raybourne of Panama City, Fla.; his former wife, Glenna Hart of Kannapolis, N.C.; five grandchildren; three sisters, Catherine Copenhaver of Marion, Virginia Haga of Chilhowie, and Charlotte Osborne of Atkins.

Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 16, at 2 p.m. in Azen Baptist Church in Konnarock. Interment was in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice or the American Cancer Society.

Lotz Salem Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

Hart

Mattie Sherwood Hart, age 94, widow of Victor S. Hart, died Sunday, April 12, 1998 at her home in Marion.

Mrs. Hart was a lifelong resident of Smyth County and was a member of the Falling Water Baptist Church. She was employed with the Smyth County school cafeterias for 27 years and also worked at Smyth County Community Hospital for eight years and the Blue Ridge Job Corps.

She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Herbert and Evelyn Hart and Billy and Norma Hart, all of Marion; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great- grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held today, April 15, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Harry E. Leland and the Rev. Tim Boyette officiating. Burial will follow in River Bend Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to the River Bend Cemetery Fund, c/o John A. Britton, 2471 Red Stone Drive, Marion, VA 24354.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Hart

Walden Webb Hart, age 85, of Elkton, Md., formerly of Sugar Grove, died Wednesday, April 8, 1998 in Elkton. He was born April 14, 1912 at Whitetop.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Halsey Hart.

Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Roy Seaman, Bear, Del.; one son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Judy Hart, Elkton, Md.; two brothers, Earl Baldwin, Troutdale, and Rondie Baldwin, Elkton, Md.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, April 14, at 11 a.m. in Troutdale Baptist Church with the Rev. Gregory Arnold officiating. Interment followed in Fairwood Cemetery in Troutdale. Military graveside rites were conducted by Grayson County VFW Post #7726. Memorial contributions may be made to Troutdale Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 160, Troutdale, VA 24378.

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

Hart

Christopher Wayne Hart, age 27, died Saturday, Dec. 7, 1996 in Sugar Grove. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Hart.

He is survived by his wife, Jamie Clement Hart of Marion; his biological mother, Mary Sue Siler and stepfather, Carl Siler of Detroit, Mich.; his "mothers," Catherine Copenhaver of Marion, and Virginia Haga of Chilhowie; two sisters, Anita Gardner of Chilhowie, and Angela Martin of Sugar Grove; two brothers, Gregory Hart of Sugar Grove, and Shawn Siler of Detroit, Mich.; several aunts, uncles, and many friends.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 12, at 2 p.m. at the Azen Baptist Church in Konnarock with Brother Don Stanley and Brother Allen Osborne officiating. Burial will follow in the Azen Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Hart

J.C. Hart, age 60, died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2001 at his home in Chilhowie.

Mr. Hart was born in Smyth County to the late Elder Stephen Hart and Lora Blevins Hart. He was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church and was retired Chief Jailer from the Smyth County Sheriff's Department with over 33 years of service. He was also a member of the Sheriff's Association for several years.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Ruby Eller; two brothers, Lillard and Onnie Hart; and six infant brothers.

Surviving are his wife, Nancy Hart; one daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Ernie Atwell, Atkins; three grandsons, Evan, Ethan, and Elliott Atwell; one sister and brother-in-law, Edna and James Pennington, Chilhowie; one brother, James Hart, Chilhowie; several nieces and nephews; many, many friends.

Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 5, at 2 p.m. in Macedonia Baptist Church in Chilhowie with the Rev. Charles Blevins and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery.

Bradley's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Hart

James Robert Hart, age 60, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 1997 in Wayne Memorial Hospital, Jessup, Ga.

He is survived by his wife, Katrina Hart of Jessup, Ga.; one daughter and son-in-law, Sheri and John Peer of Manassas; one son, Robert Lee Hart of Atlanta, Ga.; three sisters, Catherine Copenhaver of Marion, Virginia Lucille Haga of Chilhowie, and Charlotte Osborne of Atkins; one brother, Cecil P. Hart of Salem; his former wife, Doris C. Hart of Blue Ridge, Ga.; two grandchildren; Crystal Peer and Heather Peer; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 30, at 1 p.m. at Azen Baptist Church in Konnarock with the Rev. Bill Brown and the Rev. Stephen LaPoint officiating. Burial followed in Azen Baptist Church Cemetery.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

HART

Nancy Jane Hodge Hart, age 86, of 301 Lionel Avenue, Jacksonville, NC, died Tuesday morning, October 10, 2000, in the St. Joseph's of the Pines Nursing Home in Southern Pines, NC. She is survived by her husband: Leon T. Hart of the home; one son: William Maynard Pruitt of Jacksonville, NC; three daughters: Mrs. Elsie Shaw of Jacksonville, NC, Mrs. Jo Ann Woodcock and Mrs. Maxine Lane both of Pine Bluff, NC; three sisters: Betty Ruth Fender, Ertie Fender Fender and Ethel Fender all of Sparta, NC; one brother: R.L. Fender of Sparta, NC; 19 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, October 13, 2000, at 11:00 AM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Sparta Cemetery. Rev. Rex Marlow will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday evening, October 12, 2000, from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta.

ROBERTS

Hartsoe
Mae Hartsoe
Creston
Dec. 18, 1915
Sept. 1, 2000
Mae Clementine Walker Hartsoe, 84, was remembered at funeral services held Sept. 3 at Big Laurel Church of Christ and Christian Union. Rev. Darrell Graybeal officiated. Burial followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery.

Mrs. Hartsoe was born in Ashe County to William Wesley Walker and Mary Emma Faircloth Walker. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Big Laurel Church of Christ & Christian Union and a mentor to many people.

She is survived by her husband, Gwyn Hartsoe of the home; a son, Robert Hartsoe, Creston; a daughter, Joanne Parker, Atlanta, Ga.; two sisters, Ruth Husio and Belle Sapp, both of Delaware; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Harvey

Thomas W. Harvey, age 78, of Abingdon, formerly of Marion, died Wednesday, June 14, 2000.

Mr. Harvey was of the Christian faith and was a graduate of Virginia Tech. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Air Force as a pilot. He was active in the Boy Scouts and received the distinguished honor of the Silver Beaver Award.

He was employed with Brunswick Corporation for many years and was best known for his leadership abilities, both professional and civic. He headed many fundraising projects, including the building of Smyth County Community Hospital. After retirement from Brunswick, he became president of Burruss Company in Lynchburg for eight years.

Surviving are his wife, Gloria Green Harvey, Abingdon; one daughter, Teri H. Carter, Greensboro, N.C.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Greg and Lynne Harvey, Kingsport, Tenn., and Kim and Cheryl Harvey, Bristol, Tenn.; one sister, Byrdie Parton, Danville; one brother, Charles B. Harvey, Tucson, Ariz.; three grandchildren, Tyler, Dylon and Heather Harvey.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, June 16, at 8 p.m. in the First Christian Church of Abingdon with Mr. Howard Taylor, minister, officiating. Committal services will be conducted today, June 17, at 10 a.m. in the Morning View Cemetery in Bluff City, Tenn., with full military honors to be conducted by PattonCrosswhite VFW Post #6975 in Bristol, Tenn. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions can be made to the First Christian Church, 185 Jonesboro Road, Abingdon, VA 24210.

Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements.

Hash

Mary Rose Hash, age 86, widow of James G. Hash, died Tuesday, June 22, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

Mrs. Hash was a longtime member of the Marion Baptist Church.

She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Clarence Gayle and Louise Hash of Seabrook, Md.; two sisters, Golda Tolley of Elk Creek, and Maude Winesett of Marion; one grandson, James Hash of Wheaton, Md.

Funeral services will be held today, June 26, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo and Dr. Carlton Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Hash

Stan Hash, age 60, of Gate City, died Monday, Jan. 5, 1998 in Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, Tenn.

Mr. Hash was a member of the Higher Ground Baptist Church in Kingsport, Tenn. He had a great love for baseball, and was an umpire for the minor league and the little league for many years.

He is survived by his wife, Holly Bonnin Hash of Gate City; one daughter, Staff Sergeant Denisa Darlene Robinson, United States Air Force, Fort Gordon, Ga.; five sons, Stanley (Buddy) Hash Jr., and Kyle (Beaver) Hash, both of Covington, Ga., Darrell Hash of Gate City, Stanley (Butch) Hash and Chad Hash, both of West Palm Beach, Fla.; two stepsons, Chris Abston and Justin Abston, both of Gate City; one stepdaughter, Lizzy Abston, Gate City; his mother, Virginia Wilson Hash of Marion; one sister, Loretta Hash Drake of Jonesville; three brothers, Lee Hash of Culpeper, Jim Hash of Marion, and Morris Hash of Cocoa, Fla.; nine grandchildren; two aunts, Tensie Testerman of Blacksburg, and Helen Hash of Ghent, W.Va.

Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 8, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Phil Hoskins officiating. Burial followed in Riverside Cemetery in Chilhowie.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Hash

Willard Neal Hash, age 88, died Wednesday, June 14, 2000 at his home in Marion.

Mr. Hash was a veteran of World War II and was preceded in death by three brothers and five sisters.

Surviving are two sisters, Olive Gillespie of Rural Retreat, and Jackie Gay of Tip City, Ohio; several nieces and nephews; a devoted niece, Patricia Ann Scott; two greatnephews, Dave Sears and Joe Sears; two greatgreatnieces, Ashley Sears and Jessica Sears.

Funeral services will be held today, June 17, at 11 a.m. in Barnett''s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mark Lundy officiating. Burial will follow in Miller Cemetery at Whitetop with the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667 rendering full military rites.

Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Hash

James V. Hash, 87, formerly of Smyth County, died Saturday, March 8, 1997 in Peach Bottom, Penn.

He is survived by two sons and three daughters; three sisters, Ethel Hash, Johnson City, Tenn., Belle Rowland, Francis Marion Manor, and Nancy Rhudy, Marion; two brothers, Major Hash, Chilhowie, and Max Hash, Pleasantville, N.J.

Funeral services and burial were held March 12 in Peach Bottom, Penn.

DeWald Funeral Home in Quarryville, Penn., was in charge of arrangements.

Hash

Ida Stuart Phillips Hash, age 95, died Saturday, April 12, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husbands and one son. She was of the Baptist faith and was a homemaker and a retired domestic worker.

She is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, Lester "Peat" and Helen Phillips of Merced, Calif.; Robert "Bill" and Louise Hash, and Jake Hash, all of Marion; and Jessie Lee Phillips of Rugby; three daughters and son- in-law, Ellen Tilson, Carol Gilley, Treva and William "Bill" Wood, all of Marion; one sister, Myrtle English of Ravenel, S.C.; seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Monday, April 14, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Rex Hall and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Graveside services were held Tuesday, April 15, at 2 p.m. at the Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery in Rugby.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Hash

Addie Carless Hash, age 91, formerly of Rural Retreat, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2000 at his home in the Maples Retirement Center in Bluefield, W.Va.

Mr. Hash was born in Grayson County, the son of the late Watson and Nannie Halsey Hash. He was an avid bowler in the Senior Bowling Leagues in Bluefield, W.Va., and Marion. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kansas Lester Hash.

Surviving are several nieces, nephews, greatnieces, greatnephews, other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held today, Feb. 2, at 2 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Tom Hughes officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the charity of one''s choice. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. today at the funeral home.

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

Hash

Ruth Mozelle Hash, age 76, of Deland, Fla., died Thursday, Jan. 9, 1997 in Mariner Health Care of Orange City. Mrs. Hash was born in Groseclose and moved to Deland, Fla., three years ago. She was the widow of Herman L. Hash and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 4667 in Marion.

She is survived by one brother, Marvin L. Waddell, Mercer, Penn.; one son, Richard E. Waddell, Deland, Fla.; one stepdaughter, Joy Bilovus, Orion, Mich.; five grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. She will also be fondly remembered by one very special cousin, Kay Devault, Marion.

Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 13, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Entombment followed in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Volusia/Flagler, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Ormond Beach, Fla. 32127.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Mitchell

Clarence Preston "Snooks" Mitchell, age 76, died Sunday, Jan. 12, 1997 at his home in Marion.

Mr. Mitchell lived most of his life in Smyth County. He retired from Virginia House Furniture and attended the Antioch Baptist Church in Marion.

Survivors include his wife, Ardella Mitchell, Marion; two stepdaughters, Theresa Stewart, Richmond, and Annette Thomas, Ellicott City, Md.; three stepsons, Frederick Hughes and Theodore Hughes, both of Baltimore, Md., and Dewight McDaniels, San Francisco, Calif.; three sisters, Betty Jeffries and Julia Jones, both of Hollis, N.Y., and Catherine Gaylord, Mistah, N.J.; five step-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Leonard Cox officiating. Burial will follow in the New River Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home.

Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Hash

Ruby Cook Hash, age 78, widow of Oscar Hash, died Monday, Dec. 30, 1996 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, a wonderful homemaker, wife and mother. She enjoyed gardening and sewing.

She is survived by one daughter, Betty Hash of Marion; one cousin, Retha Hamm of Elkton, Md.

Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 2, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Hash

Blanche Hash, age 86, died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie.

Miss Hash was preceded in death by her parents, James Ben Hash and Dora Hash; two brothers, Wayne Hash and Roy Hash.

She is survived by three sisters, Fay Tolliver of Lenior, North Carolina, Connie Gilbert of Marion, and Eva Hayes of Sugar Grove. Five brothers, Fred Hash of Wauchula, Florida, Bruce Hash of West Jefferson, North Carolina, Blaine Hash of Brunswick, Ohio, Bill Hash of Nokesville, Virginia, and Paul Hash of Berryville, Virginia. A host of nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held today, Dec. 24, 1999 at 11 a.m. at Whitetop Baptist Church with Rev. T.A. Pennington and Pastor Ed Schaack officiating. Burial will follow in Whitetop Baptist Church Cemetery in Whitetop. The family will receive friends Friday from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Whitetop Baptist Church. Friends may call the home of Forest and Eva Hayes in Sugar Grove or at the home of Connie and Dennis Gilbert in Marion.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Hash

W. Major Hash, age 91, died Wednesday, Dec. 17, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Hash was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Rouse Hash.

He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth and Arlen Sturgill of Chilhowie, and Edith and Don Jones of Peach Tree City, Ga.; three sisters, Nancy Rhudy and Belle Rowland, both of Marion, and Ethel Hash of Johnson City, Tenn.; one brother, Max Hash of Pleasantville, N.J.; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held today, Dec. 20, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Jack Stevens and Pastor Chuck Herrell officiating. Burial will follow in South Fork Baptist Church Cemetery in Marion. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chilhowie Rescue Squad, P.O. Drawer X, Chilhowie, VA 24319.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Hash

Ted R. Hash, age 85, of Flatridge, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998 at the Grayson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Independence.

He was born Dec. 7, 1912 in Meadow Grove, Neb., the son of R.L. and Sarah Parks Hash. He was a graduate of Sugar Grove High School and Virginia Tech in Blacksburg.

Mr. Hash was a retired poultry specialist with the extension service at West Virginia University. He served four years in World War II, U.S. Army Engineers and was a retired colonel with 25 years of service, U.S. Army Reserve Intelligence. He was a member of Wharf Hill United Methodist Church in Sugar Grove and was a farmer in Grayson County for many years.

Surviving are his wife, Johnnie Jenkins Hash of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Carole Hash, Wadsworth, Ohio; one brother, R.C. Hash of Jarrettsville, Md.; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, Oct. 23, at 2 p.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel in Independence with the Rev. Kenneth Conner and the Rev. Bill Hinton officiating. Interment was in Honey Grove Cemetery, Flatridge, with military rites conducted by the Grayson County VFW Post 7726. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor''s choice.
Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements.

Hash

Max Nuell Hash, age 71, died Monday, Feb. 23, 1999 in the Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie.

Mr. Hash was a native of Smyth County and had served in the U.S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Laura Hash, and his second wife, Irlene Hash.

Survivors include three sisters, Belle Rowland and Nancy Rhudy, both of Marion, and Ethel Hash of Johnson City, Tenn.; his mother-in-law, Anna N. Hardy, Delaware; one brother-in-law, John C. Killinger, Marion; three sisters-in-law, Dorothy Ankney, Janett Agaddy, and Alma Moore; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. in Bradley''s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Scotty Dolinger officiating. Interment was in the Mt. Hope U.M.C. Cemetery in Quarryville, Penn.
Bradley''s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Hash
James Lee Hash
West Jefferson
July 31, 1926
Oct. 4, 2000

James Lee Hash, 73, was remembered at funeral services held Oct. 6 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Rev. Bill Ballou, the Rev. Ken Furches and the Rev. Jeff Vogler. Burial with military rites at Ashelawn Memorial Gardens.Mr. Hash was born in Ashe County to Clarence and Christie Barker Hash. He was a retired warehouse manager and a World War II/Korean veteran of the US Navy and Airforce. He was a member of Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, June Marsh Hash; one daughter, Phyllis Furches, West Jefferson; half brother, Charles Phillips, Charlotte; half sister, Betty Avery, Jefferson; two grandchildren, Tonya Lee and Michelle Furches; two great grandchildren, Matthew and Ashton Lee; a number of other half-brothers and sisters; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to the Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church Choir, c/o Junior Greer, 103 Sexton Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694.

Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson is in charge of arrangements. Send e-mail condolences by visiting www.funeral-plans.com/ashelawn.

Hash
Evyon McClure Hash
Evyon Hash, 54, of Galax, died Saturday, March 3, 2001, at Hospice Home, Winston-Salem, N.C.

She was born Jan. 23, 1947, in West Jefferson, N.C., to Worth and Zollie Testerman McClure.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Rae and C.T. Conduff of Wytheville and Susie and Billy Hawks of Galax; a son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Michelle Hash of Galax; a brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Susie McClure of Blanchard, Okla.; five grandchildren, Kimberly Hash, Robert Hash, Haley Hawks, Makayla Conduff and Jeremy Hawks; and two nieces, Donna McClure and Shelia Peeler.

A funeral was held Tuesday at Corinth Baptist Church, Rugby, with burial in the church cemetery. The Revs. Rex Hall, Warner Eller and Dennis Eller officiated.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Abigail Boyer, 403 Churchview Lane, Fries, Va. 24330.

Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Slusher
Waltrude M. Slusher
Waltrude M. Slusher, 69, of Hillsville, died Monday, March 5, 2001, at VA Medical Center in Salem from complications associated with Alzheimer's.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Barney and Ernie Slusher; two brothers, Rex and Barnett Slusher; and a daughter, Donna Slusher Akers.

He is survived by his wife of 48 years, EmmaJean Slusher of Hillsville; a son, Wayne Slusher of Roanoke; a daughter and son-in-law, Martha Slusher James and Brad James of Galax; a son, David Slusher and fiance, Alva Barnette of Floyd; and two granddaughters, Debra Michaelis and fiance Reggie Gibson and Sarah Michaelis, all of Galax. He is also survived by two brothers-in- law and their wives, Bobby and Fay Hill and Larry and Donna Hill; a sister-in-law, Geraldine Slusher; numerous nieces and nephews, all of Hillsville; and special family friends, Jay Akers and Keith Hall of Roanoke.

Mr. Slusher served in the United States Army during the Korean War and was employed by the Virginia Department of Transportation, B&L Chevrolet, Galax Motors and Burlington Industries'' Lee''s Carpet Division.

He served faithfully as a Deacon of Pine Grove Primitive Baptist Church for more than 30 years.

A funeral will be held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home with burial in the Mount Lebanon Cemetery.

The family wishes to extend heartfelt thanks to the entire staff of the VA Medical Center for their kind, compassionate and highly-skilled care.

HASH

Mrs. Frances Lucille Paisley Hash, age 83, of 8630 Highway 93, Piney Creek, NC, died Monday, December 11, 2000, in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, NC. She is survived by her husband: Ray H. Hash of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law: Scott and Linda Sue Hash of Stevesville, Montana, Roger A. and Brenda Hash, Larry and Nancy Hash all of Piney Creek, NC; four grandchildren: James, Jon, Regina and Rebecca; two sisters: Charmaine Rector of Radford, Va. and Reka Yeamans of Independence, Va.; three brothers: Alton Paisley and Jack Paisley both of Piney Creek, NC and Larry Paisley of Winston-Salem, NC. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, December 14, 2000, at 11:00 AM at the Piney Creek United Methodist Church with burial to follow in the Church Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the services to lie in state. Rev. Douglas Halsey and Pastor Susan Sides will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6-8 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. The family will be at the home of Roger and Brenda Hash, 10487 NC Hwy 113, Piney Creek, NC. Flowers will be appreciated or Memorial Contributions may be made to the Piney Creek Methodist Church, C/O Sarah McMillan, 1297 Garvey Road, Piney Creek, NC 28663.

Hastings

Nannie McNeil Hastings, age 90, widow of Edwin Warren Hastings, died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

Mrs. Hastings was a member of the Royal Oak Presbyterian Church. Her life was filled with raising her four children and helping her husband of 63 years with the family business, The Regent.

She is survived by four sons, Edwin C. Hastings of Roanoke, Robert A. Hastings of Nashville, Tenn., Warren C. Hastings of Marion, and Charles L. Hastings of Goldsboro, N.C.; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 11 .am. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Alan Gray and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marion Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 784, Marion, VA 24354, The American Cancer Society, c/o Lynn Manweiler, 448 Cummings Street, Box 350, Abingdon, VA 24210 or the Royal Oak Presbyterian Church, 139 West Main St., Marion, VA 24354.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Hatcher

Ina Hatcher, age 85, of Pinoak, W.Va., died Monday, June 12, 2000 at a Beckley hospital.

Mrs. Hatcher was born May 25, 1915 in Mercer County, W.Va., the daughter of the late Keaton Walker and Lola Walker Walker. She was preceded in death by eight sisters, Lena Walker, Vervie Cook, Cordie Dishon, Vida Vipperman, Edna Crotty, Faye Walker, Ana Coomes, and Loretta Coomes; and three brothers, Kyle Walker, Loy Walker and Ray Walker.

Mrs. Hatcher was a homemaker and a member of the Rich Creek Primitive Baptist Church at Pinoak, W.Va.

Surviving are two daughters, Annell and Ana Lee; one son, Howard Hatcher; one sister, Reva Phillips of Marion; two brothers-in-law, Ray Coomes of Pinoak, W.Va., and Marvin Coomes of Delaware, Ohio; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 15, at 2 p.m. at the Rich Creek Primitive Baptist Church in Pinoak, W.Va., with Elder Lewis Lester officiating. Interment will be in Crotty Cemetery at Pinoak, W.Va. The family will receive friends tonight from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton, W.Va., and at the church one hour before the service.

Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton, W.Va., is in charge of arrangements.

Hatfield

Laura Margaret "Peg" Horne Hatfield died Monday, Nov. 18, 1996 in Hillside Manor, Kingsport, Tenn.

She had lived in Saltville for 54 years before moving to Kingsport four years ago. She was a native of Glade Spring and was the widow of Dr. C.C. Hatfield. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Dr. A.F. Horne and Laura Lincoln Horne; four brothers and one sister.

Mrs. Hatfield graduated from Marion College and attended Martha Washington College in Abingdon. She later studied music at the Chicago Musical College and Washington University, St. Louis.

She taught Sunday School and was pianist and organist at the Saltville and Riverview Presbyterian churches for over 50 years. She was a life member of the Presbyterian Women of the church.

She taught piano for more than 60 years and was a life member and past president of the Four Season Garden Club. She was active with the Rich Valley Fair, the Cancer Society and many other civic organizations.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, James A. and Melinda Hatfield, Kingsport, Tenn.; one granddaughter, Susan Elizabeth Hatfield, Kingsport, Tenn.; one grandson, James Andrew Hatfield Jr., Kingsport, Tenn.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 20, in Riverview Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Wiley Neal officiating. Burial will be in the Osborne family cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Riverview Presbyterian Church or the Saltville Rescue Squad.

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

Haulsee

Garland E. Haulsee, age 69, died Monday, Feb. 2, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Haulsee retired from Brunswick with 40 years of service and was a member of the Park Chapel Presbyterian Church.

He is survived by his wife, Maxine Haga Haulsee of Marion; two daughters and son-in-law, Patricia and Chappy Thomas, and Debra Haulsee Bell, all of Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Hada Haulsee of Winston-Salem, N.C.; five grandchildren: Lear M. Haulsee and wife Christy, Gloria M. Haulsee, Zachary M. Haulsee, Alexandra M. Haulsee and B.J. Bell; one step-grandchildren, Matthew S. Thomas.

Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 5, at 11 .am. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Pastor William T. Wing III officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Havens

William U. Havens, age 83, of Spring Lake, N.C., formerly of Rural Retreat, died Monday, Dec. 30, 1996 in the Womack Army Medical Center in Ft. Bragg, N.C.

Mr. Havens was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He retired from the Army as a Master Sgt. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Henry and Ruth Rose Havens.

Surviving are his wife, Ok Yon Havens, of the home; one daughter, Peggy Shepherd, Arizona; one son, William J. Havens, Las Vegas, Nev.; three brothers, Muncy Havens, Atkins, Walter Havens, Sugar Grove, and Floyd Havens, Marion; two sisters, Beatrice Parks, Sugar Grove, and Della M. Stowers, Wytheville; seven grandchildren, several great- grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 3, at 11 a.m. at the Ad#### Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Lafayette ParkWest in Fayetteville, N.C., with military honors.

Adcock Funeral Home in Spring Lake, N.C., was in charge of arrangements.

Havens

Muncy Robert Havens, age 74, died Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at his home in Atkins.

Mr. Havens was born in Bland County, the son of the late Joe and Ruth Rose Havens. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Margie Stowers Havens, of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Alice Havens and Mike and Betty Havens, all of Atkins; five grandchildren, Joseph Havens of Chilhowie, William Havens, Andrew Havens, Kim Havens, and Ashley Havens, all of Atkins; one great-grandson, Shawn Havens, Marion; two sisters, Beatrice H. Parks, Sugar Grove, and Della Mae Stowers, Wytheville; one brother, Floyd E. Havens, Marion; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Friday, April 28, at 1 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment followed in the Mt. Zion Community Church Cemetery in Rural Retreat. The family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to the charity of one's choice.

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

Havens

Walter Arthur "Toad" Havens, age 83, of Sugar Grove, died Sunday, Nov. 14, 1999 in Wythe County Community Hospital.

Mr. Havens was born in Wythe County, the son of the late Joe and Ruth Rose Havens. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army World War II.

Surviving are two sisters, Beatrice H. Parks, Sugar Grove, and Della Mae Stowers of Wytheville; two brothers, Floyd E. Havens, Marion, and Muncy Robert Havens, Atkins; an uncle, Willis Havens of Maryland; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, great-great-nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held today, Nov. 17, at 1 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jody Blevins officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Community Church Cemetery (the Crawfish Valley) in Rural Retreat.

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

Hawk

Danny Eugene Wilford Hawk, age 46, of Ceres, died Wednesday, July 2, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mr. Hawk was a native of Nebraska and had been living in Smyth County for 30 years. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Intermont College and was employed with Brunswick as a property administrator. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Edna Hawk.

Survivors include his wife, Gail Hawk; one son, Joseph Hawk, Ceres; his father, Lester Joe Hawk, Ceres; three brothers, Tim Hawk, North Dakota, Jack Hawk and Ken Hawk, both of Ceres; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Friday, July 4, at 2 p.m. in the Mt. Zion Church in Rich Valley with the Rev. Harold Toms officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Graveside military honors were rendered by the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667.

Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Hawk

Lester "Joe" Spotted Hawk, age 73, of Ceres, died Thursday, May 6, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife Pauline, and a son Danny.

He is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Tim and Cindy Hawk, Bellcourt, N.D., Kenneth and Joyce Hawk, Jack Hawk and Gail Hawk, all of Ceres; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; special thanks to Geneva Cullop and Mary "Libby" Delp.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 9, at 2 p.m. in Zion United Methodist Church with President Steven Martin of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Saltville Rescue Squad.

Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Hawk

The Rev. B.J. Hawk, age 62, of Greeneville, Tenn., died Monday, June 14, 1999 in Laughlin Memorial Hospital.

Rev. Hawk was the son of Virginia Loretta Hawk of Kingsport and was preceded in death by his father and a brother.

Many of his close friends referred to him as "True Grit" because of his strong and courageous fight against cancer.

He was the pastor of Mount Hebron United Methodist Church for the past 11 years. During his long career as a minister, he was pastor of the following circuits within the United Methodist Church: Chilhowie 1963; Russell 1964-67; South Keywood 1968; Nolichuckey 1969-71; Woodway 1972-74; Supernumerary 1975-76; Ceres 1977-80; Prater 1981-82; and Rutledge 1983-88.

Surviving are his wife of 42 years, Matte Bell Hawk; two sons, Billy Joe Hawk of Marion and Jackie Ray Hawk of Greeneville, Tenn.; two brothers, Howard Hawk of Cosby, Tenn., and Dallas Hawk of Kingsport, Tenn.; one sister, Margie Harris of Memphis, Tenn.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, June 17, at 1 p.m. in Mount Hebron United Methodist Church with the Rev. Luther Lawson, the Rev. Howard Hawk and the Rev. Jack Edwards officiating. Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery in Kingsport, Tenn. Memorial contributions may be made to Mount Hebron United Methodist Church for the cancer fund.

Kiser Funeral Home in Kingsport was in charge of arrangements.

This is a courtesy announcement by Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie.

Hawkins, 86

Ella Mae Hawkins, 86, of Galax, died Tuesday, March 13, 2001, at Twin County Regional Hospital.

She was born Sept. 8, 1914, in Grayson County to Sam and Mary Jane Lineberry Thomason.

She was the widow of Robert Bishop Hawkins.

Survivors include four daughters and three sons-in-law, Mary Della and Oliver Cook of Archdale, N.C., Laura Frances Cox and Barbara and Jack Wright, all of Galax, and Mary Ellen and James Roberts of Fancy Gap; three sons and daughters-in-law, Coy and Lorene Burcham of Thomasville, N.C., Robert and Nancy Hawkins of High Point, N.C., and Cecil and Peggy Hawkins of Galax; a sister, Minnie Burnett of Harve de Grace, Md.; a daughter- in-law, Ola Burcham of High Point, N.C.; 12 grandchildren; one stepgrandchild; 16 great- grandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren; and one stepgreat-great-grandchild.

A graveside service was held Thursday at Monta Vista Cemetery. The Rev. Fred Jennings officiated.

Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Hawkins

Richard Franklin Hawkins, M.D., age 84, of Westminster-Canterbury, Lynchburg, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999 at Westminster-Canterbury.

Dr. Hawkins was born Sept. 14, 1915 in Portland, Maine to the late Samuel F. and Mary Russell Hawkins. He was a resident of Lynchburg and a member of St. John's Episcopal Church for 63 years and was a member of the Lynchburg Rotary for 49 years.

He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Margaret Meigs Hawkins.

Surviving are a son, Dr. Richard F. Hawkins Jr., Altoona, Penn.; one daughter, Margaret A. Oosterman of Alexandria; five grandchildren.

A memorial service was held Friday, Dec. 3, at 10:30 a.m. at the Weissert Chapel at Westminster-Canterbury with the Rev. Dr. William P. Parrish and the Rev. Kim Webster officiating. A graveside service followed at 1:30 p.m. in St. Stephen's Episcopal Church Cemetery in Forest. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rotary Foundation, c/o Rotary Club of Lynchburg, P.O. Box 11884, Lynchburg, VA 24506.

Diuguid Funeral Service in Lynchburg was in charge of arrangements.

Hawkins

Sarah Moore Hawkins, age 72, died Thursday, Dec. 10, 1998 at her home in Rural Retreat.

She was born in Lodi, the daughter of the late George and Gertie Wills Moore. She was a member of the Rural Retreat Presbyterian Church and was preceded in death by two brothers, Irby and Ernest Moore.

She is survived by one brother, William M. (Bill) Moore, Mountain City, Tenn.; one niece, Mary Ann Walsh, Kingsport, Tenn.; one nephew, Rick Moore, Mountain City, Tenn.

A memorial service will be held today, Dec. 12, at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Hallett G. Hullinger officiating. Inurnment will follow at a later date in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. today at Lindsey Funeral Home prior to the service.

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

Hawkins

Ellen Hawkins, age 89, of Westminster-Canterbury of Lynchburg, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001 in Lynchburg General Hospital.

Mrs. Hawkins was born Dec. 9, 1911 in Marion, the daughter of the late Rachel Sexton and William W. Hawkins. During most of her life she was connected with schools and served as Alumnae Director at Stratford College in Danville and at Chatham Hall in Chatham. One of her major interests was the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History of which she was a member until the time of her death.

She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Marion.

She is survived by one brother, Edward R. Hawkins of St. Francisville, La.; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, Jan. 14, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Buddy Miller officiating. Private burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History, 975 Main St., Danville, VA 24541 or the Westminster-Canterbury of Lynchburg, 501 V.E.S. Road, Lynchburg, VA 24503. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Hawkins

Georgia (Georgie) Virginia Cox Hawkins, age 77, of 352 Tilley Road, Laurel Springs died Monday morning, March 26, 2001, in the Sunbridge of Alleghany in Sparta, NC. She was the widow of Hiram Hawkins. She is survived by Four sons and a daughter-in-law: Howard D. & Sarah Hawkins of Laurel Springs, Sam E. Hawkins of Elkin, John H. Hawkins of North Wilkesboro and Charles R. Hawkins of Laurel Springs; Two brothers and sisters-in-law: Rev. Jessie & Elizabeth Cox of Jefferson and Dean & Edna Cox of Sparta; Four Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, March 28, 2001, at 2:oo PM at the Calvary Freewill Baptist Church in Glendale Springs with burial to follow in the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery. Rev. Russell Sheets and Rev. Ted Reynolds will officiate. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the services to lie in state. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7-9 pm at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, C/O Janet McKnight, 2511 Mtn. View Road, Glade Valley, NC 28627. The family will be at their respective homes.

Hawks

Steven R. Hawks, age 41, of Shreveport, La., died Wednesday, June 11, 1997 at his home.

Mr. Hawks was born in Marion and has been a resident of Shreveport most of his life. He was a member of the Barksdale Baptist Church and had been employed at Sam's in Lake Charles, La., and at WalMart in Many, La.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Ruby and Raymond W. Pullig; and paternal grandparents, Hattie and W.E. Hawks.

He is survived by his parents, Carolyn and Willis E. Hawks of Shreveport, La.; one brother, Donald W. Hawks and wife Debbie of Benton, La.; three aunts, Lolette Dayberry and husband Bob of Princeton, La., Frances Cox of Marion, and Janice Clapper and husband Ron of Ponchatoula, La; one greataunt, Lola Mae Harris of Springhill, La.; one greatuncle, Dr. Roy Barnes of Pensacola, Fla.; one niece, Courtney Vice; one nephew, G.W. Vice; four cousins, Jason and Sarah Bertrand and Robert and David Dayberry; his pets, Annie and Sam.

Graveside services will be conducted today, June 14, at 11 a.m. at Hill Crest Memorial Park in Haughton, La. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Pelican Foundation, c/o Hospice of Shreveport, 3003 Knight St., Suite 115, Shreveport, La. 71105.

Hill Crest Funeral Home in Haughton, La., is in charge of arrangements.

Hawks
Nathaniel Sicero Hawks 81 of Lowgap NC died 14 July 1960 in Northern Surry Hospital Mt Airy NC where he had been a patient for a few days.

He was born 4 Jun 1879 in Surry Co NC to the late Hadin and Lelia Lowe Hawks. He is survived by his wife Minnie McGlother Hawks, one son Garnie Hawks Lowgap; nine daughters Mrs T J Scott, Mrs J C Shinault, Mrs Velma Haynes and Mrs Gaston Golding all of Mt Airy; Mrs E J Cockerham, Mrs Blan Hodges and Mrs Raymond Ramey all of LowGap, and Mrs Preston P Crawford and Mrs Ralph Mickey both of Galax; 30 grandchildren and ten gt- grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Mt View Baptist Church in Low Gap and interment was in the church cemetery.

Hawks

Willis E. "Bill" Hawks Jr., age 60, died Wednesday, April 7, 1999 at his home in Shreveport, La.

Mr. Hawks was a member of Barksdale Baptist Church and was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the U.S. Air Force. He was retired from the Advertising-Sign Department at Coca Cola Bottling Co., after 30 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis E. and Hattie Hawks Sr.; one son, Steven Hawks and one sister, Dorothy (Little Tot) Hawks.

He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Pullig Hawks; one son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Debbie Hawks, Benton, La.; two sisters, Janice Clapper and husband Ron of Ponchatula, La., and Frances Cox of Marion; two grandchildren, C.W. Vice and Courtney Vice, both of Benton, La.

Graveside services will be held today, April 10, at 3 p.m. at Hill Crest Memorial Cemetery in Haughton, La. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Hill Crest Funeral Home.

Hill Crest Funeral Home in Haughton, La., is in charge of arrangements.

This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.

HAWKS

Mrs. Marie Roberts Medley Hawks, age 79, of 13014 Hwy. 18 N., Ennice, N.C., died Friday Morning, May 7, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Imogene and Bill Johnson of Sparta, N.C.; two sons, Dwayne Medley of Ennice, N.C., and Junior Medley of Greensboro, N.C.; one step-daughter and spouse, Betty Ruth and Kyle Murray of Ennice, N.C.; one step-son, Robert Edgar Hawks of Mt. Airy, N.C.; one sister, Mable Caudill Funk of Galax, Va.; two special family friends, Helen Moxley and Grace Cole; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, six step grandchildren; and thirteen step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday Morning, May 9, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Mtn. View Regular Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Saturday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta.

Hall

Willard Price Hall, age 60, died Friday, Dec. 26, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Hall served in the United States Marine Corp, was a Baptist minister and a local contractor. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jill Allison Hall; his father and mother, Herman G. and Clara Woods Hall, and a brother, Don Hall.

He is survived by his wife, Sandra Sprinkle Hall of Marion; two daughters and a son-in-law, Wendy H. and John Rose of Atkins, and Keri Lynn Hall of Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Lori Fields Foster of Abingdon; one granddaughter, Kennedy Elisabeth Rose; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Bill (Dump) Hanshew, Zana and Jackie Fisher, both of Atkins, Frankie and Harold Minnick of Chilhowie, Brenda H. Blevins and Dorotha H. Elswick, both of Marion; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Grant S. Sr. and Olivene Hall, Fred E. and Pricilla Hall, James (Pete) and Mary Ann Hall and Ronald R. and Shirley Hall, all of Marion; 29 nieces and nephews, 41 great-nieces and nephews, and two great-great-nephews.

Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 29, at 2 p.m. at Faith Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. J.B. Arthur, the Rev. Joe Arthur, and the Rev. Mark Lundy officiating. Burial followed in Round Hill Cemetery.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

HAWKS

Mr. Herman Lee Hawks, age 74, of 161 Rocky Ridge Road, Cana, Va., died Saturday, September 23, 2000, in the Forsyth Memorial Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. He is survived by his wife: Mrs. Wilma Crotts Hawks of the home; four daughters and sons-in-law: Gail and Richard Combs, Carol and James Edwards, Helen and Leon Hawks and Allison and Johnny Barr all of Cana, Va.; three sons and a daughter-in-law: Mark and Teresa Hawks of Sparta, NC, David Lee Hawks and Kenneth J. Hawks, both of the home; nine grandchildren ; five sisters and brothers- in-law: Dorothy and Lawrence Edwards, Ollie Hawks, Pauline Hawks, Clarencie Hawks, Shirley Hawks, Barbara and Richard Gentry, all of Cana, Va .; and one brother and sister-in-law: Junior and Jaunita Hawks of Cana, Va. Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday, September 26, 2000, at 2:00 PM at the Howell Funeral Home Chapel in Mt. Airy, NC, with interment in the Fancy Gap Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery in Cana, Va. Rev. Calvin Anderson and Rev. Mac Cassell will officiate . The family will receive friends Monday evening, September 25, 2000, from 7-9 PM at the Howell Funeral Home in Mt. Airy, NC.

Hawthorne

Eugene Ward Hawthorne, age 88, of Chilhowie, died Thursday, May 1, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Virginia McClure Hawthorne and was a member of Lebanon United Methodist Church, Chilhowie.

Survivors include two sons, William T. Hawthorne, Chilhowie, and Ward Mac Hawthorne, Elliston; one daughter, Mrs. Willis E. (Jane) Heninger, Salem; six grandchildren; four step- grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two greatgreat-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. R.J. Cullop and the Rev. Charles E. Blevins officiating. Burial was in the Lebanon United Methodist Church Cemetery in Chilhowie.

Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.

Hawthorne

Beulah R. Hawthorne, age 93, of Roanoke, died Friday, Nov. 19, 1999 in Richmond.

Mrs. Hawthorne was born Oct. 12, 1906 in Roanoke, the daughter of the late Lewis H. and Edna C. Richardson. She was the widow of Paul S. Hawthorne. Also preceding her in death were her son and daughter-in-law, William L. and June E. Hawthorne, Richmond; one sister, Virginia R. Bunts, Roanoke.

Mrs. Hawthorne was a member of Melrose Baptist Church for more than 60 years and served on most of the standing committees, particularly as chairman of the Music and Decoration Committees. She was secretary of the Sunday School, a member of the Board of Deacons for many years, and a choir member for 44 years. She served on the Roanoke City Democratic Executive Committee and worked as a volunteer secretary to the Minute Men during World War II.

Mrs. Hawthorne received her education in the Roanoke City Public Schools and National Business College.

Surviving are two grandsons, Paul L. Hawthorne and wife Carolyn S. Hawthorne, and Jesse V. Hawthorne and wife Sally E. Hawthorne; five great-grandchildren, all of Richmond; several nieces and nephews including Dr. D.E. and Edna McCollum, Durham, N.C., Edith M. Burrows, Marion, and W.E. and Grethel Martin, Chilhowie; also a host of other nephews and cousins as well as many friends including Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Scott who were very special to her.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 23, at 1 p.m. in Oakey's North Chapel wit h the Rev. Larry Sprouse officiating. Entombment was in Sherwood Memorial Park in the Chapel Garden Mausoleum.

Oakey's North Chapel Funeral Home in Roanoke was in charge of arrangements.

Hawthorne

Clarence Elmer "Bud" Hawthorne, age 71, or Rural Retreat, died Thursday, July 10, 1997 in Birdmont Health Care Center. He was a member of the Sharon Baptist Church where he served as deacon for many years. He was a U.S. veteran of World War II.

He is survived by his wife, Patsye Miller Hawthorne of the home; three sons and daughters- in-law: Dr. Alan and Sherry Hawthorne of Rural Retreat; Chief Master Sergeant (Retired) U.S.A.F. Dale and Rosey Hawthorne of Belton, S.C.; Chief Warrant Officer, U.S.C.G. Robert "Dimps" Hawthorne of Mt. Vernon; two daughters and son-in-law, Judy H. and Jim Matney of Galax, and Nancy H. Delp of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four brothers, Kyle Hawthorne of Sugar Grove, Coy Hawthorne of Greensburg, Ky., Dean Hawthorne of Rural Retreat, and Camet Hawthorne of Eufaula, Ala.; two sisters, Okey H. King and Eva H. Williams, both of Rural Retreat.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 13, at 3 p.m. at the Sharon Baptist Church with the Rev. Michael Hoyle officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Rural Retreat American Legion Post #229. The family will receive friends at the Lindsey Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the Rural Retreat Emergency Services.

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

Hawthorne

Susan Cole Hawthorne, age 100, of Chilhowie, died Friday, June 4, 1999 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie.

Mrs. Hawthorne was the oldest member of Chilhowie United Methodist Church and a member of the Forget-Me-Not Club.

Surviving are a niece, Edith Burrows of Marion; a nephew and wife, W.E. and Grethel Martin of Chilhowie; two nieces-in-law, Helen Grinstead and Anna Lee Grinstead, both of Chilhowie; 14 great-nieces and great-nephews; several great-great-nieces and great-great- nephews; a sister-in-law, Beulah Richardson Hawthorne of Roanoke.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, June 7, at 2 p.m. in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mark McFadden officiating. Burial was in St. James Cemetery.

Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.

HAWTHORNE

Herbert Columbus Hawthorne, age 83, of 490 Sullivan Road, Statesville, NC, died Monday Morning, September 18, 2000, at his residence following a period of declining health. He was born April 23, 1917, in Alleghany County, NC, and was the son of the late John Ross Hawthorne and Lela Phipps Hawthorne. He attended Sparta Elementary School and graduated from Sparta High School. He attended UNC-Chapel Hill, class of 1940, and did further studies at the University of Indiana. He was a member of the North Carolina Highway Patrol before entering the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was married to Katherine Jane Grier on November 24, 1942, and following release from the U.S. Navy became a partner in the Grier Cotton Company in Statesville where he continued to be active for 35 years. Mr. Hawthorne was active in community affairs as a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Statesville Rotary Club. In state politics, he was a lifelong advocate of the Democratic Party. In addition to his wife, Mr. Hawthorne is survived by three daughters: Grier Hawthorne Buck of Tuscon, Az., Dr. Mary H. Hawthorne of Pittsboro, NC, and Ann Parks Hawthorne of Washington, D.C.; one grandson: Shane Willoughby MacNicholas of Charleston, S.C.; one brother: James Kemp Hawthorne of Mooresville, NC; and one sister: Emaline Hawthorne Britton of Danville, Va. A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Mr. Hawthorne will be conducted at 11:00 AM Thursday, September 21, 2000, at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Grant M. Sharp officiating. Interment will follow at 4:00 PM Thursday at the Elk Creek Cemetery in Alleghany County. The family will be assembled at the residence where friends may visit any time. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Mitchell Community College Endowment for Excellence, P.O. Box 469, Statesville, NC 28687-0469. Nicholson Funeral Home in Statesville is serving the family of Mr. Hawthorne.

CLODFELTER

Hayden

William E. "Bill" Hayden, age 58, of Saltville, died Sunday, March 23, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a member of the Light House Baptist Church, Saltville.

Survivors include his wife, Frances Hayden; one daughter, Barbara Wassum, Saltville; one stepdaughter, Kim Surber, Saltville; one brother, James Hayden, Saltville; four sisters, Mary E. Mabe, Plum Branch, S.C., Darlene Fowler, Halifax, N.C., Betty S. Dillow and Alice Ratcliffe, both of Saltville; one grandson, Charlie Wassum; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted today, March 26, at 11 a.m. in the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Benny Frye and the Rev. Danny Frye officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

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

Hayden

Billie Rhea Hayden, 63, died Wednesday, April 16, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

She was a member of the Buckeye Hollow Pentecostal Holiness Church.

Survivors include her husband, Harold Hayden, Saltville; three sons, Ronnie Hayden, Marion, Bobby Hayden, Glade Spring, and Jerry Hayden, of the home; five daughters, Sandy O'Quinn, Saltville, Carol Stevenson, Marion, Robin Blevins, Glade Spring, Tina Kegley, Atkins, and Sally Reed, of the home; three sisters, Pauline Kestner, Evelyn Johnson and Edna Davidson, all of Saltville; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted today, April 19, at 11 a.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bob Briggs and the Rev. Wade Kestner officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery.

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

Hayden

William E. "Bill" Hayden, age 58, of Saltville, died Sunday, March 23, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a member of the Light House Baptist Church, Saltville.

Survivors include his wife, Frances Hayden; one daughter, Barbara Wassum, Saltville; one stepdaughter, Kim Surber, Saltville; one brother, James Hayden, Saltville; four sisters, Mary E. Mabe, Plum Branch, S.C., Darlene Fowler, Halifax, N.C., Betty S. Dillow and Alice Ratcliffe, both of Saltville; one grandson, Charlie Wassum; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted today, March 26, at 11 a.m. in the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Benny Frye and the Rev. Danny Frye officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery.

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

Hayden

William Allen "Bill" Hayden, age 96, of Saltville, died Wednesday, June 14, 2000.

Mr. Hayden was preceded in death by his wife, Gracie B. Hayden; one son, William Harold Hayden; and two great-grandchildren.

He was a local businessman serving the Saltville area, was a member of the First Church of God Allison Gap and also attended the Calvary Bible Church.

Surviving are two sons, Roy K. Hayden, Saltville, and James H. Hayden, Cedar Bluff; two daughters, Mrs. Charles J. (Opal) Hogston, Saltville, and Mrs. Gerald (Christine) Blue, Ashland, Kansas; one brother, Harvey Hayden, Glade Spring; two sisters, Susie Troxell, Chilhowie, and Nancy Osborne, Clover, S.C.; 17 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three greatgreat-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted today, June 17, at 10 a.m. in the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. David Mumpower and the Rev. James Robbins officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Rose Cemetery.

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

Virgie Victoria Hayden, age 90, of Seffner Hills, Fla., formerly of Rising Sun, Md., died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 1998 in a Brandon, Fla., hospital.

Mrs. Hayden was a native of Smyth County and was a member of Faith Tabernacle Church in Brandon, Fla. She was the widow of Henry F. Hayden Sr.

Survivors include three sons, Henry F. Hayden Jr., Lancaster, Penn., Thomas F. Hayden and John J. Hayden, both of Rising Sun., Md.; three daughters, Helen M. Dollenger of Seffner, Fla., Virginia Stoneman of Homestead, Fla., and Jane Howell of Lansing, N.C.; two brothers, George Roland of Winter Haven, Fla., and Lester Roland of Adwolfe; four sisters, Shirley Howell of Elkton, Md., Betty McClure of Kingsport, Tenn., Freda Mae Privette of Manassas, and Rosalee Stamper of Chilhowie; 23 grandchildren, 39 great- grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 6, at 2 pm. in R.T. Foard Funeral Home, Rising Sun, Md., with burial in Little Britain (Penn.) Cemetery.

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

Hayden

William Harold "Shorty" Hayden, age 70, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Billie N. Hayden.

Survivors include three sons, Ronnie Hayden, Marion, Bobby Hayden, Glade Spring, and Jerry Hayden, of the home; five daughters, Sally Reed and Sandy O'Quinn, both of the home, Carol Stevenson, Marion, Robin Blevins, Glade Spring, and Tina Kegley, Atkins; his father, William A. Hayden, Saltville; two sisters, Christine Blue, Kansas, and Opal Hogston, Saltville; two brothers, Roy Hayden, Saltville, and Jimmy Hayden, Richlands; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Sept. 27, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bob Briggs and the Rev. Vernon Olinger officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery.

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

Hayden

Samuel Gibson Hayden, age 61, died Saturday, Nov. 28, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

Mr. Hayden was a veteran of the United States Army having served in Germany. He was a retired employee of Marion Composites having over 20 years of service.

He is survived by his wife, Lillie Cale Hayden of Marion; one daughter, Marcia Hayden of Mount Pleasant, S.C.; two sons, Michael Wayne Hayden and Mark Wade Hayden, both of Marion; three grandchildren, Amber Hayden, Shayne Hayden and Jordan Hayden; four sisters, Lou Lynch of Winchester, Virginia Kidwell of Cumberland, Md., Ann Hearn of Marion, and Eula Patton of Rural Retreat; one brother, David Hayden of Marion; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 30, at 3 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Andrew Arnold officiating. Burial followed in Attoway Cemetery where full military rites were conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post #4667.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Hayden

The Rev. Samuel Gilbert Hayden Jr., age 60, of Meadowview, died Saturday, April 1, 2000 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

Mr. Hayden was born in Saltville, a son of Lucille Hayden, and had resided in Richmond for 30 years before moving to Meadowview six years ago. He was an ordained minister and a retired Teamster.

Mr. Hayden was a U.S. Air Force veteran.

Surviving are his wife, Shirley Call Hayden; two daughters, Mrs. Eugene (Candy) Williams and Mrs. Robert (Sabrina) Williams, both of Midlothian; his mother, Lucille Hayden, Saltville; two brothers, Leo Hayden of Meadowview and Pat Hayden of Richmond; one sister, Cleo McCready of Bristol, Tenn.; one grandson, Joseph Williams; one granddaughter, Sarah Williams.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, April 4, at 2 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Briggs and the Rev. Polk Johnson officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Bristol Dialysis Unit or to the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Rockville, Md.

Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements.

Hayden

Sue Carol Hayden, age 46, of Saltville, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1998, at Smyth County Community Hospital. Ms. Hayden was a member of Buckeye Hollow Pentecostal Holiness Church.

She is survived by her stepmother, Louise Hayden, of Saltville; two brothers, J.C. Hayden and Mark Hayden, both of Saltville; one sister, Pam Caudell of Saltville; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Dec. 26, 1998, at 2 p.m. at D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with Rev. Vernon Olinger and Rev. Wade Kestner officiating. Burial will follow in Elizabeth Cemetery.

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

Hayden

Nannie G. Hayden, age 74, of Saltville, died Tuesday, June 17, 1997 in Henrico Doctors Hospital in Richmond. She was the widow of Arthur Hayden Sr. She was also preceded in death by three sons: James Hayden, Dempsey Hayden and Charles Hayden; and two grandchildren: Theresa Ann Frye and Kevin Hayden.

Survivors include one son, Arthur Hayden Jr., Saltville; two daughters, Charlotte Sue Frye, Prince George, and Patsy MacKenzie, Chester; four grandchildren: David Hayden, Crystal MacKenzie, James Hayden Jr., and Sandy Marie Frye; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, June 20, in Mount Rose Cemetery with the Rev. Bobby Briggs officiating.

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

Hayden

Betty Joan Kell Hayden, age 50, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000 in a Roanoke Nursing Home.

She was preceded in death by her father and mother, James Allen Kell and Levada Kell.

Survivors include three sons, James Allen Smith Sr., Chilhowie, Kenneth Eugene Smith Sr., and Kevin Thompson, both of Marion; two sisters, Patricia Sayers, Wytheville, and JoAnn Wise, King, N.C.; one brother, Robert Allen "Bobby" Kell Sr., Marion; five grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 29, at 2 p.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Neitch and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial followed in Round Hill Cemetery.

Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Hayes

Michael Sean Hayes, age 26, of Konnarock, died Friday, Feb. 12, 1999.

Mr. Hayes was a native of Washington County and had lived in Walterboro, S.C., for eight years before moving to Damascus in 1989. He graduated from Holston High School in 1990.

Survivors include a son, Sean Hayes, of the home; his mother, Cindy Gibbs of Roanoke; his father, Jerry Hayes of Damascus; one sister, Jessica Blackburn of Meadowview; one brother, Joshua Hayes of Damascus; his maternal grandfather, Cecil McAllister of Damascus; his paternal grandparents, Clarence and Beryl Hayes of Damascus; a special girlfriend, Stephanie Sluder of Damascus.
Funeral services were private.

Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.

Hayes

Evelyn Dowell Jones Hayes, age 71, of Knoxville, Tenn., died Sunday, Jan. 26, 1997 in Baptist Hospital.

Survivors include two sons, Willard S. Jones and Michael W. Jones, both of Knoxville, Tenn.; one daughter, Judy A. Marsh, Knoxville, Tenn.; four sisters, Dorothy Chapman, Mildred Stewart, Elsie Surber, all of Saltville, and Sheila Smith, Richmond; three brothers, David Dowell, Greensboro, N.C., Douglas Dowell, Manassas, and Paul Dowell, Saltville; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild.

Funeral and burial were in Knoxville, Tenn.

McCarty Mortuary was in charge of arrangements.

Hayes

Betty Poston Hayes, age 44, died Monday, Dec. 20, 1999 at her home in Marion.

She was the daughter of the late Herbert and Gertrude Poston and was a lifelong resident of Smyth County. She was the owner and operator of Bette''s Best Barbershop in Marion.

Survivors include one brother, Jack Poston, Marion; four nieces, Patty Blevins, Marion, Penny Blevins, Saltville, Cindy Jones, Chilhowie, and Celeste Williams, Greensboro, N.C.; several greatnieces, greatnephews, and one greatgreatnephew; special companions, Bosco, Maggie, Pepper, Max, Taz and Jack.

Graveside services were held Thursday, Dec. 23, at 1 p.m. in Ridgedale Cemetery in Rich Valley with the Rev. Billy Dean and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating.

Bradley''s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Hayes

Esta Rupard Hayes, age 88, of Konnarock, died Friday, July 11, 1997 in Cedar Lawn Convalescent Home, Abingdon.

She was a native of Johnson County, Tenn., and had lived in Konnarock most of her life.

She was the widow of Cyrils T. Hayes and was a member of Konnarock Seventh-Day Adventist Church.

Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Galen (Wanda) Walls, Konnarock; three sons, Gerald Hayes, Abingdon, Gene Hayes, and Tom Hayes, both of Damascus; two sisters, Bertha Larimer, Chilhowie, and Gladys Booth, Vienna; one brother, Eugene Rupard, King George; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, July 14, in Konnarock Seventh-Day Adventist Church with Pastor Ron Ihrig and the Rev. Helen Phillips officiating. Burial was in the Hayes Family Cemetery, Konnarock. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to Mount Rogers Rescue Squad, Whitetop, VA 24292.

Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.

Hayes

James B. (Jimmie) Hayes, age 82, of Memphis, Tenn., died Thursday, Feb. 5, 1998.

He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Germantown Baptist Church.

He is survived by his wife, Anna Tilson Hayes; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Emily Hayes of Olive Branch, Miss., and Michael and Cindy Hayes of Tampa, Fla.; one grandson, Luke Hayes of Tampa, Fla.; one sister, Louise Aydlett of Roanoke.

Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Feb. 7, at 2 p.m. in Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel with burial in the Memorial Park South Woods Cemetery.

Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel in Memphis, Tenn., was in charge of arrangements.

Hayes

John Hayes, age 51, of Chilhowie, died Tuesday, April 6, 1999 at Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tenn., after a lengthy illness.

Survivors include his wife, Donna Olinger Hayes, Chilhowie; one sister, Judy Hayes Smith, Chilhowie; special friend, Gary Henegar; several nieces, aunts and uncles.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, April 8, at 2 p.m. at Chilhowie Christian Church with the Rev. Frank Branson officiating. Burial followed in Ridgedale Cemetery.

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

Hayes

Ruth (Marshall) Hayes, age 42, died Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999 at her home in Saltville.

Mrs. Hayes was a member of the Saltville Baptist church and was employed by the Smyth County School System where she was presently a teacher at the Saltville Elementary School. She was a member of the Association for Retarded Citizens.

Survivors include her husband, J.W. Hayes; two sons, Scott Hayes of the home, and Keith Hayes of North Carolina; her parents, Hazel and Cecil Marshall of Saltville; one daughter- in-law, Tammy Hayes; one brother, Clay Marshall of Danville, W.Va.; one sister, Ann Marshall of Saltville; two nephews, Chip Marshall, Chilhowie, and Tim Marshall of Abingdon; one niece, Gina Marshall of Saltville; two grandchildren; several aunts and uncles.

Graveside services will be conducted today, Dec. 8, at 4 p.m. at the Elizabeth Cemetery with the Rev. Dan Jividen officiating. Donations may be made to Summer Enrichment Program, 221 Look Ave., Marion, VA 24354.

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

Haynes

James William Haynes, age 82, of Saltville, died Monday, Jan. 31, 2000 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

Mr. Haynes was a son of the late Fred and Edna Haynes and a retired employee of Olin Matheson Corp. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of Quarry Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by a son, Herbert Haynes.

Surviving are his wife, Susie O. Haynes; one son, Tim Haynes of Saltville; four daughters, Eleanor Holmes, Linda Phipps, Teresa Dickens and Tammy Carter, all of Glade Spring; one sister, Nancy Call of Saltville; one brother, Tom Haynes of Saltville; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted today, Feb. 2, at 2 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. R.J. Cullop and the Rev. Jim Wright officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Saltville Rescue Squad.

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

Haynes

Herbert Lee "Herbie" Haynes, age 55, of Glade Spring, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1997.

Mr. Haynes was a member of Quarry United Methodist Church and was an employee of Bristol Compressors.

Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Haynes; three sons, Greg Haynes, Mechanicsville, Bryan Haynes, Glade Spring, and Geoffrey Haynes, of the home; one stepson, Ross Henderson, Reno, Nev.; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James W. "Jack" Haynes, Saltville; one brother, Tim Haynes, Saltville; four sisters, Eleanor Holmes, Linda Phipps, Teresa Dickens and Tammy Carter, all of Glade Spring; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two special friends, Sylvia Slagle and Lefty Tuggle.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, in Quarry United Methodist Church with the Rev. Harry Tindell and the Rev. Jim Wright officiating. Burial followed in Mount Rose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Quarry United Methodist Church.

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

Hays

Rose Ann Hays, age 56, of Saltville, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

She was born in Bison, Okla.

Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Annette and Daniel Allison of Saltville, and Lea Ann and 1st Sgt. Charles Pelfrey of Fort Bragg, N.C.; three brothers, Don Brockman of Enid, Okla., Bill Brockman of Texas, and Dave Brockman of Yukon, Okla.; two sisters, Rita Milligan of Florida, and Monica Stinnett of Enid, Okla.; four grandchildren, Alicia and Chuck Pelfrey, and Sydney and Jarod Allison; several nieces and nephews, and several aunts and uncles.

A memorial service was conducted Monday, Nov. 22, at 6 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Dan Jividen officiating.

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

Hayton

Henry R. Hayton, age 63, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 1998 at his home in Marion. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Sula Ann Hayton; one daughter, Kathy Hayton Stanley; and one sister, Hattie Ruth Hayton.

Mr. Hayton was a member of United Steel Workers Union of America.

He is survived by one daughter, Kimberly Brooks of Bassett; two sons and daughters-in- law, Scott and Tina Hayton of Hillsville, and James and Lisa Hayton of Galax; one brother, Marvin Hayton of Bluefield; six sisters: Polly Blankenbeckler of Rural Retreat, Bertha Hubble, Lettie Myers and Hazel Turley, all of Ceres, Nannie Hilderbrand of Rockville, Md., and Virginia Louthan of Gaithersburg, Md.; six grandchildren, Tyler, Andrew, Erik, Casey and Shawna Hayton and Cecil Stanley.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 22, at 2 p.m. at Zion United Methodist Church in Nebo with the Rev. Steve Hutton, the Rev. Charles Turley and the Rev. Larry Patton officiating. Burial followed in the Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery in Nebo.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Hayton

Rev. Paul E. Hayton, age 61, died Tuesday, June 17, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a dedicated minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and was a talented gospel musician, playing instruments.

Although legally blind, he could do carpenter work and cabinet building. He was the best father and a great light has left our midst.

He is survived by his wife, Beulah Jackson Hayton of Marion; one daughter, Rebekah Howdeshell of Damascus; three sons, Bobby E. Hayton of Saltville, Steve A. Hayton of Marion, and Timothy P. Hayton of Maiden, N.C.; six sisters: Gerthel Taylor of Marion, Adell Davidson and Christine Neal, both of Saltville, Burnice Henegar of Norfolk, Elsie Waldon of Rockville, Md., and Thelma Lewis of Abingdon; three brothers, Avery Hayton and R.D. Hayton, both of Saltville, and Marcial Hayton of Liberty, S.C.; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Friday, June 20, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Roy E. Shrewsbury, the Rev. Jim Jeffords, the Rev. Larry Jeffords, and the Rev. Monroe Greely officiating. Burial followed in Wassum Cemetery.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Hayton

Elmer Louis Hayton Sr., age 79, died Monday, Jan. 19, 1998 at his home in Dublin.

Born Jan. 3, 1919 in Nebo, he was the son of the late Thomas Otto Hayton and Nannie Belle Newman Hayton. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Robert Bane Hayton, Howard Paul Hayton and Ernest Leroy Hayton.

He was a veteran of the United States Navy having served during World War II. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1184, Pulaski, and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans.

He was retired from the Radford Army Ammunition Plant.

Surviving are his wife, Mary Alice Taylor Hayton, Dublin; four sons: Stanley Louis Hayton, Kingsport, Tenn., Phillip Lee Hayton, Woodstock, Ga., Ralph Edward Hayton, Marion, and Elmer Louis Hayton Jr., Dublin; one sister, Ollie Mae Meadows, Conowingo, Md.; one brother, Richard Lee Hayton, Sugar Grove; six grandchildren; five great- grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 21, at 11 a.m. at the Bower Funeral Chapel in Pulaski with the Rev. Darlene Marshall officiating. Interment will follow in the Asbury Methodist Church Cemetery, Cedar Springs. Full military honors will be conducted at the graveside by the Pulaski VFW Post #1184.

Bower Funeral Chapel in Pulaski is in charge of arrangements.

Hayzlett

Gladys Jean Hayzlett, age 69, died Friday, Feb. 26, 1999 at her home in Saltville. She was preceded in death by her husband Elbert Hayzlett.

Survivors include one son, Larry Hayzlett, Lake Charles, La.; two daughters, Joyce Smith, Abingdon, and Alice Puckett, Meadowview; one brother, Norris Cogar, New York; three sisters, Jo Singleton, Levittown, Penn., Neola Cogar, Pennsylvania, and Katherine Linger, Ohio; seven grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 1, at 2 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronnie Matney and the Rev. Tom Williams officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Rose Cemetery.

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

He was Professor Emeritus of Sociology at Emory & Henry College and a member of the New England Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church.

Following his graduation from Camden High School, he attended Gordon College in Boston for two years, received a bachelor of arts degree from the University of Maine where he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa honor society and received his Divinity degree from Bangor Theological Seminary, Bangor, Maine, and his doctor of philosophy degree from Boston University.

He was ordained and joined the Maine Conference of the Methodist Church in 1940, and served parishes in South Penobscot/Brooksville, Mattawamkeag and Dexter.

In Massachusetts, he pastored churches in Wareham, West Springfield, Wellfleet/Eastham, and in the Central Pennsylvania Conference Service the Lakemont Church, Altoona, and taught in Springfield College and in Suffolk University, Boston.

He joined the faculty of Emory & Henry in 1949, and retired after 30 years of teaching in the religion and sociology departments.

While teaching in the college, he was a visiting preacher in many churches in the Holston Conference of United Methodist Churches and after his retirement he supplied several Presbyterian and United Methodist churches, principally in the Marion and Rich Valley areas.

He was a member of several professional organizations including a Fellowship in the American Sociological Society and he presented papers and chaired meetings in professional societies. He was the author of numerous professional publications.

Survivors include his wife, Dr. Alice Staples Dow.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 1, in the Memorial Chapel of Emory & Henry College with the Rev. William Mooney, the Rev. Kathie Wilson-Parker and the Rev. David St. Clair officiating. Burial will be in Holston Conference Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, it is suggested that donations be made to the Loren Dow Scholarship Fund, c/o Emory & Henry College, P.O. Box 947, Emory, VA 24317.

Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements.

He is survived by his father and mother, Lucio and Sheila Wilson Camacho of Marion; his grandparents, Roy and Melvenia Wilson, and Gregorio and Maria Camacho, all of Marion; several aunts and uncles.

Graveside services were held Monday, Oct. 5, at 11 a.m. at Rose Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Headlee

Jerilynn Williams Headlee, housewife and volunteer, died December 20, 1996, in the home of her daughter, Kelly Headlee McKenna in Fairfax. She was the beloved wife of Harold Headlee, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret) of Marion, VA; sister of Richard Williams of Sugar Grove, Minnie Williams of Bridgeport, W.Va., and "Pete" Williams of Richmond; mother of Christopher Headlee, Lt. Col., USAF, and Kevin Headlee (both of Centreville), and Kelly McKenna; grandmother of Jonathan and Jessica Headlee of Centreville, Matthew Headlee of Manassas, and Nathan McKenna of Fairfax.

She grew up in both Smyth and Grayson counties and graduated from Marion High School in 1946. She went to the University of Tennessee and became an xray technician. While working at a hospital in Houston, Texas, she met and married her husband Harold Headlee of Greensboro, Penn. She spent the next 23 years traveling around the country, serving as an Air Force wife. She was a resident of Fairfax from 1971 to 1992 and a member of Fairfax United Methodist Church (19711992), City of Fairfax Friends of the Library, and United Daughters of the Confederacy. They returned to Marion in 1992 and were members of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church of Marion.

There will be a memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 17 at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, Marion. After the service, there will be a gathering for family and friends at Harold Headlee's home. If the weather is bad, it will be held at the church. The family has asked relatives and friends to make contributions in her name to the Hospice of Northern Virginia, 11166 Main Street, Suite 405, Fairfax, VA 22030.

Hearn

E. Richard Hearn, age 54, died Sunday, Dec. 20, 1998 at his home in Marion.

He is survived by his wife, Ann Hayden Hearn of Marion; two daughters and one son-in- law, Monica and Butch Glass of Graham, N.C., and Amy Hearn Campbell of Marion; his mother, Ruby Testerman of Marion; three grandchildren, Kennedy Glass, Ty and Tanner Campbell, and a host of special friends.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 22, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Andrew Arnold officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steel's Road, Bristol, Tenn. 37620.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Heath

Lillie Mae Heath, age 93, of Saltville, died Thursday, March 26, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

She was a member of Main Street Christian Church and the widow of James Berkley Heath. She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Tzena Hope Heath and Louise Pickle; and one granddaughter, Kathy Eileen Heath.

Survivors include four daughters, Mable Price, Richmond, Dorothy Olinger, Saltville, Zella McCray, Gastonia, N.C., and Carol Able, Abingdon; five sons, Donald Heath and Stanley Heath, both of Saltville, Wayne Heath and Ted Heath, both of Hopewell, and Jackie Heath, Bridgeton, N.J.; one brother, Ray Heath, Mt. Holly, N.C.; 24 grandchildren; 36 great- grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, March 28, in Main Street Christian Church with the Rev. Andy Bresnock officiating. Burial will be in Elizabeth Cemetery.

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

Heath

Carol Elaine Frye Heath, age 51, of Saltville, died Friday, Sept. 4, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center.

She was a member of the Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church in Saltville.

Survivors include her husband, Stanley Heath; one son and daughter-in-law, Jason and LeAnn Heath, Saltville; four brothers, Clyde Frye, Joe Frye, Clarence Frye and Franklin Frye, all of Saltville; nine sisters, Sally Rhea, Violet Mink, Janie Kestner, Linda DeBord, and Alice Moore, all of Saltville, Eva Dooley, New Jersey, Glenna Wyneger, Chilhowie, Betty Gelsick, Ohio, and Mary Compton, Tazewell; one grandson, Jacob Heath; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, in Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Kyle French officiating. Burial followed in Mount Rose Cemetery.

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

Heath

Agnes Virginia Heath, age 76, widow of Elmer B. Heath, died Thursday, April 20, 2000 in the Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tenn.

Mrs. Heath was a member of the East End Baptist Church, the Joyful Noise Choir, the Smyth County Home Extension Club and AARP. She was retired from Harwood Manufacturing with over 30 years of service.

Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Sherman Lawson, Clarksville, Tenn., and Helen and Glen Vernon, Marion; one sister and brother-in-law, Wilma and Stanley Hedrick, Roanoke; one brother, Robert Jones, Chilhowie; seven grandchildren, Cindy Brown, Tammy McElroy, Sherman Lawson Jr., Karen Vernon- Young, Kevin Vernon, Keith Vernon, and Kelly Vernon; 12 great-grandchildren; two step- great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Delmar and Virginia Heath, Anna James and Carson Anderson, Elizabeth Heath, Pearl Heath, Cecil and Olga Heath, Ernest and Dixie Heath, Hazel and Porter Heath, Dorothy Sullivan, and Frances Jones; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Sunday, April 23, at 3 p.m. at Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Paul Jones officiating. Interment followed in Grosses Creek Cemetery. Flowers are appreciated or memorial donations can be made to the East End Baptist Church, Groseclose St., Marion, VA 24354.

Bradley's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Heath

Judy Lynnelle Heath, age 45, died Thursday, Dec. 18, 1997 at her home in Saltville. She was preceded in death by her father, James Franklin Heath Sr.

Survivors include her mother, Edith L. Whitehead Heath, Saltville; one brother, James F. Heath Jr., Chilhowie; one sister, Mrs. Graham (Mary Katherine) Jackson, Chilhowie; her maternal grandmother, Kate Whitehead, Jewel Ridge; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo, the Rev. Kyle French and the Rev. Eugene C. Little officiating. Burial followed in the Sulphur Spring Cemetery.

Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.

Heath

Naomi Gollehon Heath, age 86, died Monday, April 17, 2000 at her home in Chilhowie.

Mrs. Heath was the widow of Marvin C. Heath and was also preceded in death by one son, Thomas Ray Heath.

Surviving are five sons, Everette Heath, Montana, James D. Heath, Colorado, Porter Heath and David Heath, both of Chilhowie, and Darrell Heath, Lexington, N.C.; two daughters, Patsy Wagg, Chilhowie, and Peggy Burkett, Vinton; 17 grandchildren; 19 great- grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, April 20, at 2 p.m. in Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles E. Blevins, the Rev. Gary Brown and the Rev. Lewis Lambert officiating. Burial will be in the St. James Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 tonight in Williams Funeral Home. The body will be taken to the church one hour before services.

Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.

Heath

Thelma K. Heath, age 75, of Meadowview, died Wednesday, June 18, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Christina Heath; one brother, Clyde Baumgarner; one sister, Ruby Moore; and grandson, Paul Taylor Jr.

Survivors include her husband, Russell Heath; three sons, Tom Heath, Hickory, N.C., Sam Heath, Bristol, and Wayne Heath, Damascus; four daughters, Mary Lewis, Damascus, Jean Taylor, Hickory, N.C., Brenda Mulkey, Meadowview, and Jane DeBusk, Glade Spring; three daughters-in-law, Betty Ann, Betty J. and Nancy Heath; four sons-in-law, Lonnie Lewis, Paul Taylor, Les Mulkey and Gene DeBusk; two sisters, Susie L. Rogers, Sierra Vista, Ariz., and Gladys Heath, Glade Spring; 11 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, two step- grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, June 20, in Farris Funeral Chapel with burial in Rush Creek Cemetery.

Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements.

Hedrick

Ralph Porter Hedrick, age 90, of Rural Retreat, died Thursday, April 9, 1998 in Wythe County Community Hospital.

He was born in Smyth County, the son of the late William Eli and Sara Inas Scott Hedrick.

He is survived by one sister, Lelia Frances Hedrick of Wytheville; special friends, Greg and Vickie Hash, Lori Hayes, all of Rural Retreat, and Lucy Armentrout, Staunton.

Funeral services will be held today, April 11, at 2 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Michael Hoyle officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Groseclose. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today.

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

Hedrick

KATHERINE BELLE CORVIN HEDRICK, age 79, of Wytheville, Virginia died Tuesday, September 26, 2000 in Kegley Manor. She was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late William Buford and Cora Belle Irvin Corvin. She was retired from Interbake Foods, Inc. in Richmond and was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Elizabeth Ann Hedrick and a daughter-in-law, Jean Hedrick. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law Doinald R. Hedrick of Wytheville and Robert A. and Mary Hedrick of Liberty, MO; one sister Patsie Brunk of Wytheville; one brother William Buford Corvin, Jr., of Wytheville, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive.

A graveside service will be held Friday, September 29, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. at the West End Cemetery with the Rev. Donald Stansell officiating. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home Friday from 10:00 a/m/ until service time. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements.

Hedrick

Rufus Brown "Sonny" Hedrick Jr., age 67, of Wytheville, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000 in UVa Hospital.

Mr. Hedrick was the owner/operator of Hedrick Motor Co.

He is survived by his wife, Peggy Keesling Hedrick; one daughter and son-in-law, Libby and Gordon Hoback, Wytheville; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Tootsie and Junior Lawson, and Ruth and Randolph Mitchell, all of Wytheville; two brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Clifton and Rosie Warden of Wytheville, and Jack and Betsy Keesling of Kingsport, Tenn.; one sister- in-law and brother-in-law, Linda and James Shrader of Wytheville; two grandchildren, Lynn and Cody Hoback; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 8, at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated but memorial contributions may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation.

Gillman Funeral Chapel in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements.

Hedrick

JEAN DOOLEY HEDRICK, age 59, of Wytheville, Virginia died Saturday, September 16, 2000 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Harry Mitchell Dooley and Ina Kate Marsh Dooley. She was preceded in death by a brother, Garnett Dooley and a sister, Julia D. Harrah. She is survived by her husband Donald R. "Don" Hedrick of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law: Wayne and Mitzi Hedrick of Newport News, VA; Steve and Teresa Hedrick of Salem, VA; and Dale Hedrick of Wytheville, VA. Two grandchildren: Jessica and Katelyn Hedrick, one sister: Evelyn June Jamison of Barren Springs, VA; two brothers: James Dooley of Ashland, VA, Lewis Dooley of Buffalo, WV, and a special nephew: Larry Harrah of Speedwell, VA. Several other nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 19, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Wesley Jamison officiating. Interment will follow in the Berea Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Monday or at the residence at any time. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.

Hedrick

LELIA FRANCES HEDRICK, age 90 of Rural Retreat, Virginia, died Thursday evening, October 5, 2000 in the Birdmont Health Care Center. She was born in Smyth County, Virginia, the daughter of the late William Eli and Sara Inas Scott Hedrick. She was preceded in death by a brother Ralph Porter Hedrick. She is survived by: close friends Greg, Megan and Tyler Hash, all of Rural Retreat and several cousins also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday October 7, 2000 at the Lindsay Funeral Home with the Rev. Michael Hoyle officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Groseclose. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to the Rural Retreat Volunteer Fire Department. Friends may call at the Lindsey Funeral Home from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. Saturday prior to the Service. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of the arrangements.

Heffinger

Eva M. Cochran Heffinger, age 79, formerly of Anawalt, W.Va., died Wednesday, March 1, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

Mrs. Heffinger was the widow of Marvin E. Heffinger and a member of Rock Chapter 130 Order of Eastern Star of Rock, W.Va.

Surviving are two daughters, Judy N. Noble of Woodbridge, and Linda S. Harrell of Chilhowie; one son, Jack L. Heffinger of Anawalt, W.Va.; three sisters, Lillian Marshall of Hillsville, Elizabeth Lester of Montcalm, and Gertrude Creel of Lynn Haven, Fla.; two brothers, Joe Cochran of Radford and Amos Cochran of New Albany, Miss.; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Sunday, March 5, at 2 p.m. in Barnett''s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Blevins officiating. Burial was in Rose Lawn Cemetery.

Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Heffinger

Helen Venable Heffinger, age 80, of Glade Spring, died Friday, April 17, 1998 in the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was a resident of Washington County most of her life and was the widow of George W. Heffinger. She was of the Protestant faith.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Jack D. and Glenda Heffinger, Jane Lew, W.Va.; two daughters and one son-in-law, Betty Holmes, Meadowview, and Sandra and Bane Mitchell, Glade Spring; three brothers, James Venable, Saltville, Luther Venable, Meadowview, and Donald Venable, Abingdon; two sisters, Mae Roberts, Abingdon, and Kathleen McHugh, Santa Rosa, Calif.; four grandsons, Jeff Mitchell, Jason Mitchell, Gregory Heffinger, and Bradley Heffinger; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were held Monday, April 20, at 2 p.m. in Mt. Rose Cemetery, Glade Spring, with the Rev. Bobby Briggs officiating.

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

Heldreth

Thelma Reedy Heldreth, age 82, of Wytheville, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 1997 in Wythe County Community Hospital. She was the widow of James R. Heldreth.

Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, Patsy and Louie Watson, Max Meadows, Barbara and Ollie Farnam, Vinton, and Debra and Michael Spangler of Marion; one son, Richard Heldreth of Marion; one brother, Charles Reedy of Manassas, 13 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren.

A memorial service will be held today, Dec. 13, at 11 a.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Stephen Tilley and Dr. William Rodgers officiating.

There will be no flowers, however those who wish may make donations to their favorite charity.

Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville handled the arrangements.

Heldreth

Patsy A. Heldreth, age 61, died Sunday, Dec. 8, 1996 at her home in Masaryktown, Fla.

She was a native of Groseclose and had moved to Masaryktown 30 years ago. She was a homemaker and was of the Methodist faith.

Survivors include three sons, Mike Evans, Sugar Grove, Steve Evans, Chilhowie, and Travis Heldreth, Richmond; two daughters, Jill Bailey, Abingdon, and Rebecka Heldreth, Masaryktown, Fla.; one sister, Virginia Shepherd, Spring Hill, Fla.; seven grandchildren.

Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville, Fla., was in charge of arrangements.

Heldreth

Rosa Bell Heldreth, age 80, of Dublin, and formerly of Rural Retreat, died Saturday, April 17, 1999 in the Highland Manor Nursing Home in Dublin.

Mrs. Heldreth was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late George Dewey and Ida Estell Sage Heldreth.

She is survived by several cousins.

Graveside services were held Monday, April 19, at 3 p.m. at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat with Pastor Joe Shumate officiating.

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

Helms

Joseph B. "Joe" Helms, age 69, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, July 20, 1999.

Mr. Helms was owner and president of Joe Helms & Sons Inc., and Helms Stone Yard. He was preceded in death by his sons, Robert "Chuck" Helms and Nicky Rae Helms; his parents, Joseph and Fannie Helms; brother, Bill Helms; and sisters, Josephine Helms and Phyllis Hatcher.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Madeline Helms; two sons and daughter-in-law, Michael Lane and Kay Helms, and Jackie Lee Helms; one daughter and son-in-law, Tammie H. and Mike Tran; daughter-in-law, Becky Helms; brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Janene Helms; sister-in-law, Delores Huff; grandchildren: Alicia Lipscomb, Jami Helms, Tracey Painter, Missy Helms, Amy Helms, Robbie Helms, Taylor Tran and Britton Tran; great-grandchildren: Amanda Helms, Zachary Anderson and Ashley Lipscomb; many other family members and friends.

Funeral services were held Friday, July 23, at Lotz Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. Jo Ellen Hatherington officiating. Burial was in Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton.

Lotz Funeral Home in Roanoke was in charge of arrangements.

This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.

Helton

Ellis Randall Helton, age 52, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1998 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by four brothers.
He is survived by one daughter, Dana Fuller, Meadowview; one son, Bobby Helton, Chilhowie; five sisters: Carolina Hackney, Pearisburg, Alda Carrico and Janice Haga, both of Chilhowie, Jenny Widner of Seven Mile Ford, and Sue McKinnon of Marion; one brother, William "Billy" Helton, Marion; three grandchildren: Forrest Fuller, Dustin Helton and Bambi Helton.

Graveside services will be conducted today, Oct. 24, at 11 a.m. at the Thomas Cemetery with the Rev. Ray Haskett officiating.

Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.

Helton

Faye Helton, age 63, of Cleveland, Tenn., died Friday, March 20, 1997 in a Cleveland hospital.

Mrs. Helton was the daughter of the late Georgie Creggar Cullip and William Cullip. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William O. "Bill" Helton Sr., and was a member of the First Christian Church in Cleveland, Tenn.

Survivors include two daughters, Janet Harris and husband Wayne of Cleveland, Tenn., and Robin Weaver and husband James of Charleston; three sons, Bill Helton Jr. and wife Kim of Greenbrier, Tenn., Nathan Craig Helton and Larry "Ace" Helton, both of Cleveland, Tenn.; eight grandchildren: Shane Harris, Jessica Helton, Leslie Harris and Amber Helton, all of Cleveland, Tenn., Barry Weaver and Ross Weaver of Charleston, and Murray Hipp and Donny Hipp, both of Manning, S.C.; one great-grandchild, Alyssa McCarter of Cleveland, Tenn.; three sistes, Evelyn Counts of Glade Spring, Mildred Lee of Saltville, and LaVerne "Susie" Dye of Maryville, Ohio; two brothers, Bill Cullip of Joppa, Md., and Duane Cullip of Glade Spring; special friends, Karole Elrod, Charles Elrod and Melissa Elrod; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services and burial were held in Cleveland, Tenn.

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

Helton

Gleenford (Glenn) Helton, age 60, of Saltville, died Monday, June 7, 1999 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

Mr. Helton was retired from the New River Electric Company in Roanoke.

Surviving are his wife, Gerleen Golf Helton; one son, Mark Helton, Greenville, Tenn.; two daughters, Debra Leedy, Glade Spring, and Linda Johnson, Abingdon; six brothers: Clarance (Bug) Helton, Jellico, Tenn., James Helton and Harrison (Cheat) Helton, both of Elkhart, Ind., Walter Helton, Saltville, Carl (Freat) Helton, Lebanon, and Donald Helton, Ridge Way; two sisters, Mary Helton, Fort Wayne, Ind., and Betty Anderson, Goshen, Ind.; five grandchildren: Jessica Johnson, David Johnson, Ashly Johnson, Tonya Henegar, and Amanda Henegar; special niece, Brittany Perry.

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, June 10, at 11 a.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with the Rev. Roger O'Quinn officiating. Burial will follow at the Mount Rose Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Henderson Funeral Home.

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

Helton

Oliver S. Helton, 79, died Monday, Nov. 24, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was of the Christian faith.

Mr. Helton was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Wesley Helton and Kyle Helton, and one sister, Gladys Helton.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Davidson Helton of Marion; two daughters, Connie Sue Cullop and Jo Ann Clark, both of Marion; one granddaughter, Penny Everett and husband Gary of Christiansburg; several nieces, nephews and extended friends at Francis Marion Manor.

Funeral services will be held today, Nov. 26, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Pastor James H. Bangle and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring. The family will receive friends today from 1 to 2 p.m. at Seaver- Brown Chapel.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Helton

Charles Vincent Helton, age 48, of Seven Mile Ford, died Monday, March 30, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center.

Mr. Helton was a lifelong resident of Smyth County and worked at the Southwestern Virginia State Hospital for several years. He was a member of the Deer Valley Baptist Church.

Mr. Helton was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Freelove Nevada Helton. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, David Helton and Doug Helton.

Survivors include his wife, Debbie S. Helton; one son, Matthew Jarrod Helton, Saltville; one stepdaughter, Joni Trent, Seven Mile Ford; two brothers, James William (Bill) Helton and Ellis Randall Helton, both of Marion; five sisters, Alda Helton Carrico, Janice Helton Haga, and Sue Helton McKinnon, all of Marion, Virginia Helton Widener, Seven Mile Ford, and Carolyn Helton Hackney, Parisburg; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Thursday, April 2, at 11 a.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Hazelwood officiating. Burial followed in the Wassum Cemetery.

Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Helton

Doris Poore Helton, age 82, of Saltville, died Monday, Jan. 1, 2001 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

Born Oct. 7, 1918, Mrs. Helton was preceded in death by her husband, Kyle Helton. She was a lifetime resident of Smyth County and a member of the First Christian Church.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, W. Kenneth and Susan Helton of Durham, N.C., and Kyle and Dixie Helton of Camden, Ark.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin H. (Brenda) Story of Spartanburg, S.C., and Mr. and Mrs. John C. (Judy) Crews of Lynchburg; seven grandchildren: Jeffrey Kyle Helton, Rebecca Helton Landau, Caroline Helton Kaplan, W. Kenneth Helton Jr., Julie Story Byerley, Christopher Edwin Story, and January Carrol Crews; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Jan. 4, at 1 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Williams officiating. Burial was in the Mount Rose Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church, Route 2, Box 75H, Saltville, VA 24370.

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

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Mrs. Minnie Beatrice Sturgill Helton, 78, of Sparta, N.C., died July 23, 1999, at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County, Va. Born September 7, 1920 in Stratford, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Eli and the late Ennice Spurlin. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, James R. Sturgill, and beloved son, Jerry Ray Sturgill. She was also preceded in death by her second husband, Archie G. Helton. She maintained her membership at Rush Creek Primitive Baptist Church in Saltville, Va. Surviving are one sister: Mrs. Mable Halsey of Ennice, N.C.; two daughters and a son-in-law: Gearldean Sturgill Wright of Martinsville, Va., Sandra Gayle and Michael Adams of Mechanicsville, Va.; three step-sons: Charles Helton, Paul Helton and Edward Helton; two step daughters; Myrtle Hart and Louella Kelly; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several step grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday morning, July 26, 1999, at 11:00 a.m. at the Antioch Primitive Baptist Church in the Stratford Community of Sparta. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the funeral services to lie-in-state. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta.

Henderlite

Willa Jean Henderlite, age 57, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 1997 at her home in Atkins.

Mrs. Henderlite was a native of Wilkes County, N.C., but had been living in Smyth County since 1984. She was a member of the First Church of God in Atkins and was preceded in death by one son, Ricky Henderlite.

Survivors include her husband, Harlo F. Henderlite; four daughters: Robin Henderlite and Candy Henderlite, both of Atkins, Peggy Church and Margaret Hoggard, both of Lenoir, N.C.; three sons, Tim Harris, Lenoir, N.C., Wayne Harris, N. Wilkesboro, N.C., and Terry Harris, Hilton Head, S.C.; her mother and father, Willard and Delois Walker, N. Wilkesboro, N.C.; four sisters: Joann Ferguson, Iva Dean Osborne and Diane Laws, all of N. Wilkesboro, N.C., and Mary Lee Atkins, Greensboro, N.C.; two brothers, Junior Walker and Harold Walker, both of N. Wilkesboro, N.C.; six grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 12, in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ron Whitener officiating. Interment followed in Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to the Atkins First Church of God Building Fund.

Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Henderson

Mamie Sawyer Henderson, age 88, of Wytheville, died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1998 in the Birdmont Health Care Center.

Mrs. Henderson was born in Ashe County, N.C., the daughter of the late Wilburn and Martha Miller Sawyer and was a long time resident of Konnarock. She was preceded in death by her husband Oscar Henderson; one stepdaughter Kitty Saunders; and two grandchildren, Ricky and Diane.
She is survived by five daughters and sons-in-law: Ann Skillman, Joppa, Md., Virginia Ruth Fedor, Wytheville; Alice and Elmer Shepherd, Honeybrook, Penn.; Sharon Klapp, Abingdon; and Karen and Allen Davenport, Bristol, Tenn.; seven sons and daughters-in-law: Oscar and Kay Henderson, Pottstown, Penn.; Robert Henderson, Marion; John Henderson, and William and Sharyn Henderson, all of Manassas; Jerry and Helen Henderson, Roger and Shirley Henderson, Danny and Mary Henderson, all of Wytheville; one sister, Inis Paris of Chilhowie; 17 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two greatgreat-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held today, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m. at the Azen Baptist Church in Konnarock with the Rev. Ralph Surber officiating. Interment will follow in the Azen Baptist Church Cemetery in Konnarock.

Barnett's Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of arrangements.

Henderson

Mae B. Henderson, age 89, of Damascus, VA died Tuesday, February 18, 1997 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA.

She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, VA and was the widow of Ted R. Henderson. She was a member of the Konnarock Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Konnarock, VA.

She is survived by two daughters, Janet Lawson of Damascus, VA and Agnes Reedy of Pineville, LA; five sisters, Thelma Milligan, Virginia Rollins, and Helen Peacher, all of Nokesville, VA, Lucy Ward of Morristown, TN, and Lillian Stringer of Great Falls, VA; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services for Mrs. Henderson were conducted Thursday, February 20 in the Konnarock Seventh-Day Adventist Church with Pastor Ron Ihrig officiating. Burial was in Azen Cemetery of Konnarock, VA. Serving as pallbearers were Arley Hoosier, Jimmy Hoosier, Glenn Severt, Russell Adams, Bill Reedy, Tom Machin, and Ninevah Blevins. Honorary pallbearers were Earl Severt and Marvin Rider. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Konnarock Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Konnarock, VA. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus, VA was in charge of arrangements.

Henderson

Ola McGuire Henderson, age 75, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999 at the Francis Marion Manor in Marion.

Surviving are two sons, Mike Henderson, Maryville, Tenn., and Charles Henderson, Culpeper; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service will be conducted tonight, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. at D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Family will receive friends from 6 to 7 tonight prior to the memorial service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1710 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22314.

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

Henderson

John William "Bill" Henderson, age 90, died Thursday, May 14, 1998 in Pensacola, Fla.

He was a native of Saltville and had lived in Pensacola for a number of years. He was a former employee of Hercules, Radford, and Celanese, Narrows.

Survivors include his wife, Pauline Mullins Henderson; one daughter, Dorothy Henderson Vaughn, Pensacola, Fla.; one son, Charles William "Billy" Henderson, Newport; several grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

A funeral service was held Monday, May 18, in Pensacola, Fla.

This is a courtesy announcement by Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon.

Henegar

David E. Henegar, age 75, of Saltville, died Sunday, May 17, 1998 in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Mountain Home, Tenn.

He was a retired Air Force veteran serving in World War II and the Korean War, and a member of the Saltville VFW.

He was a member of the Madam Russell Methodist Church where he was active with the youth and was active in the Saltville Little League. He was one of the members of the former Saltville Alkali Baseball Team.

Survivors include two sisters, Betty H. Davidson, Bristol, Tenn., and Hilda H. Coulthard, Saltville; three nieces, Sharon Jones, Joan Minnick, and Jennifer Kinch; one special cousin, Della Henegar; one sister-in-law, Mattie Gray Henegar.

Funeral services will be conducted at 4 pm today, May 20, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Wiley Neal and the Rev. Scott Robertson-Gouge officiating. Burial will be in the Elizabeth Cemetery with the Saltville VFW conducting military rites. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Madam Russell Church.

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

Henderson

Queenie Irene Henderson, age 72, died Tuesday, June 3, 1997 in Bristol Regional Medical Center.

Mrs. Henderson was a lifelong resident of Smyth County where she grew up in the Mount Carmel area. She was retired from the Brunswick Defense Corporation and was a member of the Nicks Creek Pentecostal Church.

Survivors include her husband, Robert Henderson, Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Ronnie and Bonnie Ann Trivett, Marion; one brother, Junior Harris, Marion; two grandchildren, Anna Sue Knapp and Michelle Lynn Trivett; one great-grandchild, Ryan Michael Knapp.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, June 6, at 11 a.m. in Barnett's Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Eddie Foster officiating. Interment was in the Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Henderson

Roy B. "Brack" Henderson, age 71, died Thursday, May 25, 2000, at the Smyth County Community Hospital.

Mr. Henderson was a member of the Plasterco United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Nancy H. Henderson; one son, R.B. Henderson, Jr. of Saltville; one daughter and step-son, Shirley H. Lockhart of Marion and Sammy R. McClure Jr. of Pamplico, S.C.; one sister, Vivian Talley of Saltville; four grandchildren, Kelly Gotham, Bill Gotham, Emily Lockhart, and Megan Lee Henderson; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services for Mr. Henderson will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 28, 200 at the D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with the Rev. Robert Cook officiating. Burial will follow in the Elizabeth Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, May 27, 2000, at the Funeral Home.

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

Henderson

Nina Johnson Henderson, age 88, of Saltville, died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of John Bill Henderson. She was also preceded in death by her parents, James P. and Cora Counts Johnson of Saltville; one son, John Michael Henderson; two sisters, Lelia Taylor and Beulah Sword; two brothers, Houston Johnson and G.D. Johnson.

Survivors include six sons: James William Henderson, Newport News, Thomas Gerald Henderson, Boise, Idaho, Charles Houston Henderson, Milwaukee, Wisc., Rudy Wayne Henderson Sr., Saltville, Garland Leon Henderson and Danny Ray Henderson, both of Marion; four daughters: Jean Henderson Morse, Westminster, Calif.; Sheila Henderson DeBord, Saltville; Linda Henderson McElroy, Honesdale, Penn.; and Diane Henderson Allison, LaPorte, Texas; one sister, Venida Johnson Wyatt, Rocky Gap; 26 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted today, Jan. 11, at 2 p.m. in the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Benny Frye and the Rev. Bobby Surber officiating. Burial will be in the Elizabeth Cemetery.

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

Henderson

Ruby Smitson Henderson, age 83, of Saltville, died Wednesday, April 15, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

She was a native of Lexington, Ky., a resident of Saltville since 1935, and the widow of Milton Stuart Henderson.

Mrs. Henderson was a member of Main Street Christian Church, Saltville, and a former employee of the Old Highland Market and the Piggly Wiggly Supermarket in Saltville.

Survivors include three sons, David S. Henderson, Rural Retreat, Richard B. Henderson, Sarasota, Fla., and Guy P. Henderson, Raleigh, N.C.; two daughters, Jane H. Coalson, Bristol, and Nancy Larkin, Shawneetown, Ill.; three sisters, Vivian Murphy, Phoenix, Ariz., Lela Smitson, Lexington, Ky., and Joann White, Paris, Ky.; 17 grandchildren; 21 great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, April 18, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Andy Bresnock officiating. Burial will be in Henderson Family Cemetery.

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

Henegar

Albert Samuel Henegar, age 52, died Saturday, Dec. 28, 1996 at his mother's home in Saltville. He was a native of Saltville, and was preceded in death by one daughter, April Henegar.

Survivors include his wife, Gladys Henegar; one son, Richard Henegar, Roanoke; one daughter, Melissa Henegar; his mother, Iva Henegar, Saltville; one brother, Bill Henegar, Glade Spring; and one sister, Sue Teaters, Chilhowie.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 31, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis Eller officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery.

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

Henegar

Ernestine "Teenie" Henegar, 68, of Saltville, died Thursday, April 24, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon.

She was a member of the McCready United Methodist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Turner Henegar; one son, Charles T. "Fozz" Henegar, Smithville; one daughter, Jane Barrett, Bristol; three brothers, Ted Roberts and Eugene "Beany" Roberts, both of Saltville, and Jim Mellinger, Marion; three sisters, Edna Haga, Abingdon, Mazie Morgan, Prattsville, Ala., and Nell Lambert, Stewarts Draft; two granddaughters, Tatum and Julie Barrett; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 27, in McCready United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jeff Wright, the Rev. Glenda Dennison and the Rev. Howard Hawk officiating. Burial was in Elizabeth Cemetery. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the McCready United Methodist Church or Community Hospices of America Inc., 540 W. Main St., Wytheville, VA 24382.

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

Henegar

Karl Albert Henegar, age 86, died Monday, Feb. 24, 1997 at his home in Saltville. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.

Survivors include his wife, Stella S. Henegar; one sister, Louise Harrison, Roanoke; several nieces and nephews

Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 26, in the Elizabeth Cemetery with the Rev. Scott A. Robertson-Gouge officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Saltville VFW Post No. 7328.

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

Heninger

D. Wayne Heninger, age 47, formerly of Chilhowie, died Friday, Sept. 11, 1998 in Columbus, Ohio.

He was a graduate of Emory & Henry College and received his master's of administration degree from Lynchburg College. He attended the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. He was a former teacher and athletic coach at Lord Botetourt High School and William Byrd High School where he coached football, baseball and wrestling.

Mr. Heninger joined American Electric Power as a purchasing supervisor with the former Appalachian Power Company in 1984. He was promoted to Director of Supply Chain Services in the Procurement and Supply Chain Services Department in 1996.

Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Janis Price Heninger; his mother, Molly Hayes Heninger, Chilhowie; two brothers, Jimmy Heninger, Salem, and Gary Lee Heninger, Chilhowie; three uncles; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, Sept. 14, at 11 a.m. in Oakey's North Chapel in Roanoke with Dr. E. Ray Frazier and Dr. Mark Q. Emmick officiating.

Funeral services were held at noon Tuesday, Sept. 15, in Chilhowie Christian Church with the Rev. Frank Branson and Dr. Mark Q. Emmick officiating. Interment was in Middle Fork Cemetery in Chilhowie.

Oakey's North Chapel in Roanoke was in charge of arrangements.

Hensley
Elizabeth Hensley
West Jefferson
April 24, 1915
June 6, 2000
Elizabeth Doggett Hensley was remembered at funeral services held June 8 at West Jefferson United Methodist Church. Rev. Hayward Morrison and Rev. Skipper Watwood officiated. Burial followed in the West Jefferson City Cemetery.

Mrs. Hensley was born in Bristol, Va. to George Doggett and Bennie Carlton Doggett. She was a postmaster for the United States Postal Service. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, James Hensley.

She is survived by several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to West Jefferson United Methodist Church, PO Box 826, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or to the Hospice of Ashe, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640.

Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Hermsmeier

Paul Arthur Hermsmeier, age 78, died July 14, 1998 in an Arlington hospital.

He was born July 16, 1919 in Quincy, Ill., but lived in the Washington D.C. area most of his life.

Mr. Hermsmeier was a systems accountant who retired in 1975 after more than 30 years of service with the Federal Government. He graduated from Quincy High School in 1938 and earned the degree of Bachelor of Commercial Science from Benjamin Franklin University in 1961. His professional career culminated in the development of accounting systems for the United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare.

Mr. Hermsmeier served in the Civilian Conservation Corps and the 17th Base Post Office during World War II. He moved to Washington in 1941 where he met his wife, Iris Calhoun. He served on the church council of Luther Place Memorial Church, where he was a member for 56 years. He enjoyed an interest in photography, computers and playing the organ.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Iris Calhoun Hermsmeier of Falls Church; one daughter and son-in-law, Jane Hermsmeier and John Bossange of Burlington, Vt.; two sons and daughter-in-law, David Hermsmeier of Shawsville, and John and Kim Hermsmeier of Charlottesville; one brother and sisters-in-law, Lee and Mary Hermsmeier of Brawley, Calif., and Evelyn Hermsmeier of Orinda, Calif.; four grandchildren, Brian Crowder Hermsmeier of Shawsville, Nathaniel James Hermsmeier, Madeline Irene Hermsmeier and Isabelle Grace Hermsmeier, all of Charlottesville; several nieces and nephews; two special friends, Pam Arnold and Grace Ashie.

Graveside services were held Monday, July 20, at 10 a.m. at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Sugar Grove with the Rev. Gene Copenhaver officiating.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Herndon

Clyde M. Herndon, age 75, of Saltville, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999 in Grayson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Independence.

Mr. Herndon was of the Holiness faith, a World War II U.S. Navy veteran and a retired employee of American Furniture Company.

Surviving are several children; a brother, Herbert Earl Herndon of Saltville; several grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bob Briggs officiating. Burial was in Elizabeth Cemetery in Saltville. Military rites were conducted by Saltville VFW Post #7328.

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

Hershman

Thelma Juanita Talbert Hershman, age 80, of Abingdon, died Monday, Aug. 31, 1998 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was originally from Saltville and had resided in Abingdon for the last 20 years. She was of the Baptist faith.

Mrs. Hershman was preceded in death by her parents, Noah and Margaret Talbert; one sister, Rachel Smith; three brothers, McKinley Talbert, Olle Talbert, and Estil Talbert.

Survivors include two daughters, Mary W. Hogston, Abingdon, and Bernice W. Falligant, Savannah, Ga.; one sister, Helen T. Felty, Salem; six grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted today, Sept. 2, at 3 p.m. at the Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Eggers and the Rev. Danny Hess officiating. Burial will follow at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation.

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

Hess

Mildred Griffitts Hess, age 79, of Saltville, died Tuesday, June 9, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.

Survivors include her husband, Oscar T. Hess, Saltville; two brothers, Ralph Griffitts, Saltville, and Frank Griffitts, Chilhowie; four sisters, Ruth Patrick, Ceres, Eleanor Lamie, Broadford, Kathline Harris and Nell Whitely, both of Saltville; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, June 12, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Blevins, the Rev. Bob Steele and the Rev. Doug Halsey officiating. Burial was in Ridgedale Cemetery.

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

Hess

Mary Ann Magalen Elizabeth Hess, age 77, died Sunday in the Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tenn. Mrs. Hess was a native of Buchanan County and had been living in Chilhowie for the past six months. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nathan Hess; one son, Russell Evans Hess and one daughter, Elizabeth Florence Combs. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ in Blackfoot and had worked as a homemaker most of her life.

Survivors include five daughters, Rosie Mae Testerman, Marion, Shirley E. Lois Street, Chilhowie, Cousby Lear Yearout, Beckley, W.Va., Charlotte Eula Ellen Thomas, Marion and Fannie Arbutus Combs of Chilhowie; one son, Beacher Andrew Hess of Buchanan; four sisters, Ella Alderman, Beckley W.Va., Eula Stump, Honaker, Ida Street, Honaker and Madie Crouse, Beckley W.Va.; three brothers, Luther Barton, Honaker, Johnny Barton, Honaker and Evans Barton, Stevenson, W.Va.; 26 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and several half brothers and sisters also survive.

Funeral services will be held today at 2 p.m. from the Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage and the Rev. Dennis Eller officiating. Burial will follow in the Macedonia Cemetery.

Barnett's Funeral Home of Marion is in charge of arrangements.

Hess

Paul Montague Hess, 81, died Monday, Dec. 1, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

Mr. Hess was a native of Russell County and had lived most of his life in the Rich Valley, Chatham Hill and Nebo areas. He was active in the Nebo Ruritan and the Nebo Fire Department. He served as captain of the Nebo Fire Department and was honored as the Fireman of the Year in 1984. He also worked for the Virginia Department of Transportation.

Mr. Hess was preceded in death by his daughter Debbie Hess Peeples. He was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include his wife, Sadie Irene Hess, Atkins; one daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Edgar Waddell, Atkins; two sisters, Thelma Hess, Marion, and Lucy Davis, Pennsylvania; two brothers, Clarence Hess, Glade Spring, and Oscar Hess, Broadford; two grandchildren, Jeff Waddell, Aiken, S.C., and Shelia King, Roanoke; three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Harry Howe officiating. Interment will follow in Ridgedale Cemetery in Rich Valley. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home.

Barnett's Funeral Home is incharge of arrangements.

Hess

Carl Leonard Hess, age 60, of Glade Spring, died Saturday, March 18, 2000 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

Mr. Hess was the son of Lena Bell Tuggle Hess and the late Lee Douglas Hess.

Surviving are his wife, Katie Juanita Warren Hess; two sons, Ricky L. Hess, Chilhowie, and Warren Lee Hess, Glade Spring; two daughters, Janet L. Anderson, Atkins, and Juanita Ann McVey, Lodi; his mother, Lena Bell Hess; three brothers, Lawrence R. Hess, Statesville, N.C., Willie L. Hess, Damascus, and Robert F. Hess, Chilhowie; six sisters, Florence Blevins, Virginia L. Hess and Carolyn D. Smith, all of Chilhowie, Margaret A. Granados, Chaperral, N. M., Eula F. Sandefur and Wanda M. Hess, both of Glade Spring; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 20, at 2 p.m. in Rush Creek Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Eddie Lyles officiating. Burial was in the Bishop-Rush Creek Cemetery.

Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.

Hess

Clarence Lee "Poppy" Hess, age 86, died Monday, July 5, 1999 in the Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie.

Mr. Hess was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Glade Spring and was preceded in death by a son, Mr. John Harvey Hess.

He is survived by his wife, Alsa Catherine Hess; one daughter-in-law, Shirley Hess of Chilhowie; one brother, Oscar Hess of Broadford; two sisters, Thelma Hess of Marion, Lucy Davis of Avondale, Pa.; four granddaughters, Wanda Barbrow of Glade Spring, Sherry Hinchey of Abingdon, Teresa Snider of Chilhowie and Debbie Belcher of Glade Spring; several nieces and nephews; special people to Mr. Hess: Missy Woodard, Chris Bawgus, and Heather Looney.

Funeral services for Mr. Hess will be conducted Wednesday, July 7, 1999 at 2 p.m. at the Church of God of Prophecy in Glade Spring with the Rev. Geary Jonas officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Rose Cemetery.

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

Hester

Mary Ann Hester, age 60, died Friday, Dec. 27, 1996 at her home in Marion.
She is survived by her husband, Charles M. Hester of Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Charles William and Laurie Hester of Marion; one sister, Frances Stillwell of Glade Spring.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, Dec. 30, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Sam Slemp officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Hester

Brittany Nicole Hester, infant daughter of Tommy and Sandra Sebastian Hester, died Saturday, March 28, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

Other survivors include one brother, Ryan Thomas Hester of the home; maternal grandparents, Breece and Mae Sebastian of Marion; paternal grandparents, Ray and Alma Hester of Rich Valley; several uncles, aunts and a cousin.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, March 31, at 11 a.m. in the Rose Lawn Mausoleum Chapel with the Rev. David Neitch officiating.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Hester

Joseph D. Hester, age 72, died Thursday, Feb. 5, 1998 at his home.

Mr. Hester was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army Air Force. He attended Concord College and taught school in West Virginia, Oregon and Colorado and was a member of the Marion Baptist Church.

He is survived by two brothers and three sisters-in-law, Harold R. Hester, William and Frances Hester, Betty P. Hester, and Mansie M. Hester, all of Marion; three nieces and five nephews.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Dr. William A. Slater officiating. Military rites will be conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Private burial followed at a later date in Round Hill Cemetery.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Hester

Nellie May Hester, age 83, died Thursday, May 1, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

She is survived by one daughter, Marilyn Hester of Marion; one sister, Margaret Hester of Marion; two sisters-in-law, Be Etta Hester of Marion and Willie Hester of Fort Pierce, Fla.; one niece, Karen Hester of Marion; two nephews, Michael Hester of Greensboro, N.C., and James Hester of Fort Pierce, Fla.

Graveside services will be held today, May 3, at 10 a.m. at Rose Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Salvation Army, c/o Robert White, 721 Mountain View Drive, Marion, VA 24354 or the Marion Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 784, Marion, VA 24354.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Hicks

Hazel Marie Haga Hicks, age 77, of Wytheville, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001 in the Birdmont Health Care Center.

Mrs. Hicks was born in Whitetop, the daughter of the late John Wesley and Nancy Jane Pennington Haga. She was a member of the West End United Methodist Church and the White Toppers Club.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Hicks.

She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Bob Fisher, Wytheville; two grandsons and wives, Darrell and Janie Fisher, and Dwayne and Nicole Fisher; four sisters, Martha Hoosier and Effie Pennington, both of Bastian, Mary Blevins of Chilhowie, and Minnie Thompson of Corine, W.Va.; one brother, Clarence Haga of Bastian; two stepdaughters, Sandy Scalmato of Nevada and Jennifer Pierson of Strongsville, Ohio; three stepsons, Raymond Hicks Jr., Wytheville, Larry Hicks, Comer, Ga., and Timothy Hicks, Maple Heights, Ohio; four great-grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; one step-great- grandchild; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 9, at 8 p.m. at Barnett''s Funeral Chapel in Wytheville with the Rev. Ann Blair and the Rev. Steve Johnson officiating. Interment will be held in the West End Cemetery today, Feb. 10. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to the building fund at the West End United Methodist Church, 1030 W.N. Street, Wytheville, VA 24382.

Barnett's Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of arrangements. o

Hicks

Freddie Hicks, age 50, died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 1998 at his home in Chilhowie.

Mr. Hicks was preceded in death by his father, Carson David Hicks. He was an employee of the Appalachian Power Company for 27 years, was a member of the Chilhowie Christian Church and a member of the Moose Lodge in Seven Mile Ford.

Surviving are his wife, Phyllis Hicks; one son, Brian Allen Hicks, Abingdon; two daughters, Jaylynn Cassie Hicks, of the home, and Melissa Burkett Vance of Marion; his mother, Charlotte Louise Hicks, Saltville; two sisters, Nell Branson, Emory, and Barbara Harrison, Lawton, Oklahoma; one grandson, Grayson "Little Burhead" Vance, Marion; one nephew, Jackie Branson Jr.; three nieces, Tonya Branson Hayton, Missy Jackson, and Lori Bowman.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, Dec. 11, at 11 a.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Frank Branson and the Rev. Troy Allen officiating. Burial followed at the Mt. Rose Cemetery.

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

Hicks

Joy F. Hicks, age 46, of Glade Spring, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a graduate of Patrick Henry High School and Roanoke Business College.

She was owner/operator of Hicks Tire Company, Glade Spring.

Survivors include her husband, Fred Hicks; one daughter, Ellen Lesley Hicks, Glade Spring; one brother, Dan Forrester, Suffolk; one half-brother, Jerry Forrester, Marion; one nephew, Van Forrester; special friends, Morgan McClure and Billie Lester; and one aunt, Margie Caywood.

Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, in Farris Funeral Chapel with Pastor Bobby Dunn and Pastor Frank Branson officiating. Committal services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2, in Mt. Rose Cemetery, Glade Spring.

Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements.

Hicks

HAZEL MARIE HAGA HICKS, age 77, of Wytheville, Virginia, died Wednesday, February 7, 2001, in the Birdmont Health Care Center. She was born in White Top, Virginia, the daughter of the late John Wesley and Nancy Jane Pennington Haga. She was a member of the West End United Methodist Church and the White Toppers Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Hicks. She is survived by: a daughter and son-in-law - Sue and Bob Fisher of Wytheville, VA; two grandchildren and wives - Darrell and Janie Fisher and Dwayne and Nicole Fisher; four sisters - Martha Hoosier of Bastian, VA, Mary Blevins of Chilhowie, VA, Effie Pennington of Bastian, VA, Winnie Thompson of Corine, WV; a brother - Clarence Haga of Bastian, VA; two step-daughters - Sandy Scalmato of Nevada and Jennifer Pierson of Strongsville, OH; three step-sons - Raymond Hicks, Jr., of Wytheville, VA, Larry Hicks of Comer, GA and Timothy Hicks of Maple Heights, OH; four great-grandchildren, twelve step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held Friday, February 9, 2001 at 8:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel in Wytheville with the Rev. Ann Blair and the Rev. Steve Johnson officiating. Interment will be in the West End Cemetery Saturday. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6:00 p.m. until service time Friday. In lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be made to the building fund at the West End United Methodist Church, 1030 West North Street, Wytheville, A 24382. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangments.

Hidalgo-Gato

Mercedes Miyares Hidalgo-Gato, age 89, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1998 at her home in Marion.

Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Mercedes Blattner and Dr. Carlos L. Blattner, Marion, and Elana Diaz, Chicago, Ill.; one grandson and wife, Alexander and Tammy Blattner, Marion; one great-grandson, Christopher Blattner; one step-grandson and family, Dr. Carlos J. Blattner, wife Brenda and daughter Threasa, Galax. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, at Rose Lawn Cemetery with Father Bob Krenik officiating. Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

HIGGINS

Mrs. Docia Brown Higgins, age 92, of 1029 Shawtown Rd., Glade Valley, N.C., died Friday, October 29, 1999, at the home of her daughter, Lois Dixon of Laurel Springs, N.C. She was the widow of Elder Quincy Higgins. She is survived by seven daughters: Nancy Joines of Lenoir, N.C., Ruth Bryant of Glade Valley, N.C., Mary Holecheck of Hurlock, Md., Lois Dixon of Laurel Springs, Ethel Smith of Sparta, N.C., and Evelyn King and Evone Hull, both of Mt. Airy, N.C.; five sons: John Higgins of Laurel, Del., Herbert Higgins of Seaford, Del., Sam Higgins of Bellingham, Wash., James Higgins of Seaford, Del., and Joe Higgins of Sumter, S.C.; one sister: Ruby Miles of Glade Valley, N.C.; 40 grandchildren; 40 great- grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law; Minnie Brown of State Road, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel, with burial in the Laurel Glen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. The families will be at their respective homes where friends may call at any time. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Laurel Glen Cemetery Fund, c/o Ruth Bryant, 1029 Shawtown Rd. Glade Valley, N.C. 28627.

HIGGINS

Mr. Will Rogers (Bill) Higgins, age 67, of 87 Edmonds Rd. Ennice, N.C., died Sunday afternoon, July 25, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, N.C. He is survived by his wife: Joyce Glasco Higgins of the home; one son and daughter-in-law: Randy and Kathy Higgins of Sparta; two grandchildren: Megan and Cory Higgins of Sparta; and two sisters: Barbara Miller and Bonnie Lineberry, both of Greensboro, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 P.M. at the Savannah United Methodist Church, with burial in the Edmonds Community Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church Monday evening, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 P.M. Flowers are appreciated, or memorial contributions may be made to the Savannah United Methodist Church, c/o Eugena Toliver, 589 Old Barett Rd. Ennice, N.C. 28623

Hiler

Okie Beatress Grubb Hiler, age 89, died Friday, Oct. 16, 1998 in Francis Marion Manor.

She is survived by two sisters, Goldie Barker of Troutdale and Susie Cline, Elkton, Md.; two brothers, Herbert Grubb of Pulaski, and Jay Grubb of Troutdale; two stepchildren, Louise Tilson, Chilhowie, and Betty Ward of Kingsport, Tenn.; several step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral service were held Monday, Oct. 19, in Barnett''s Funeral Chapel at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Charles "Chuck" Herrell officiating. Burial followed in the Troutdale Cemetery.

Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Hill

Roy McDonald Hill, age 72, of Saltville, died Friday, Aug. 1, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was a World War II veteran. Survivors include his wife, Trealey (Locklear) Hill; two sons, Max Hill, Charlotte, N.C., and Tracy Hill, Concord, N.C.; two daughters, Mrs. James (Zonnie) Lites and Amy Hill, both of Concord; one brother, John E. Hill, Saltville; two sisters, Mrs. Carl (Elizabeth) Allshouse and Mrs. Kenneth (Sylvia) Burnopp, both of Norfolk; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Aug. 4, at 2 p.m. in Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Shirley Carter officiating. Military graveside rites were conducted by the Saltville VFW Post at the Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.

Hillard

Clyde Hillard, age 80, of Damascus, died Wednesday, April 7, 1999 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie.

He was a native of Sullivan County, Tenn., and had lived in Washington County most of his life.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of the Damascus VFW Post No. 9830, and a member of the Roberts Chapel Church where he served as a deacon for 50 years.

Mr. Hillard retired in 1982 from the Washington County Service Authority.

Survivors include his wife, Vesper Thomas Hillard; two sons, Douglas Keith Hillard of Charleston, S.C., and Dwight A. Hillard of Troutville; three grandsons, David A. Clark, Dwight J. Hillard and Cameron S. Hillard; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, April 9, at 2 p.m. in the Roberts Chapel Church in Abingdon with the Rev. John Surber officiating. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery in Abingdon.

Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.

Hillenburg

Sylvia Matilda Hillenburg, age 86, died Tuesday, June 20, 2000 in Francis Marion Manor.

Mrs. Hillenburg was the widow of Friel Hillenburg.

She is survived by two sisters, Bessie Martin, Marion, and Nannie Ruth Sawyers, Whitetop; one son and daughter-in-law, Carl and Judy Darnell, Marion; one brother, Leonard Darnell, Florida; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were held Friday, June 23, at 11 a.m. in Cole Cemetery in Whitetop with the Rev. Joe Powers officiating.

Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Hilton

Calvin K. (Cotton) Hilton, age 73, of Rural Retreat, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

He was born in Wythe County, the son of the late Samuel Reed and Anna Kincer Hilton. Mr. Hilton was a member of the Blue Springs United Methodist Church in Camp, a retired employee of Southern States Coop, a veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of the Marion VFW Post #4667 and the Rural Retreat American Legion Post #229.

He is survived by his wife, Harriet J. Hilton of the home; one sister, Della Harmon, Rural Retreat; one brother, Bill Hilton, Rural Retreat; his mother-in-law, Catherine James of the home; one sister-in-law and husband, Hope and Bob Hickenbottom, Ohio; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 11 a.m. at the Blue Springs United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bob Perkins and the Rev. Michael Hoyle officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery with Marion VFW Post #4667 conducting graveside military rites. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to the Blue Springs Cemetery Fund.

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

HINES
Ralph John Hines, age 78, of 1291 Antioch Church Rd. Sparta, N.C., the Stratford Community, died Wednesday, December 22, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. He is survived by his wife: Ruth Osborne Hines of the Home; one daughter and son- in-law: Glona & Donnie Brim of Sparta, N.C.; his mother: Lela Hines of Sparta; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Edna Rose and Walter Jones of Laurel Springs, NC; Reba and John Walker of Bel Air, Md.; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Wiles Rex & Edith Hines of Winston- Salem, N.C., and William & Betty Hines of Columbia, S.C.; three grandchildren: Kevin Bennett and Kimberly Howard, both of Sparta, and Eric Bennett of Elkin, NC; and three great-grandchildren: Jennifer Howard, Julie Howard and Michael Bennett, all of Sparta. Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home with burial in the Sparta Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta and at other times at the homeplace, 1291 Antioch Church Rd., Sparta.

Hoback

Numia F. Hoback, age 83, of Chilhowie, died Monday, Oct. 25, 1999 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

Mr. Hoback was of the Pentecostal faith and was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Katherine Hoback, and one son, Ronald Hoback.

He is survived by one son, Richard Hoback, Chilhowie; one sister, Deane Bonham, Wytheville; three grandchildren, Joy Hensley, Curtis Yeary, and Teresa Hoback; one step- grandchild, Joey Wayne Thomas; a very special daughter-in-law, Glenna Fay Hoback.

Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Raymond White officiating. Committal services were conducted Thursday, Oct. 28, at 11 a.m. in Middlefork Cemetery with the Rev. Charles DeBord officiating.

Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.

Hoback

Edwin Dalton (Shorty) Hoback, age 68, died Thursday, Oct. 29, 1998 at his home in Roanoke.

Mr. Hoback was a native of Wythe County and a son of the late Charlie Oscar and Elvira Spraker Hoback. He was a member of St. John's Lutheran Church and the American Legion Post #248. He was retired from General Electric with 28 years of service.

Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Geneva M. (Polly) Hoback; one daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Tom Eddy of Marion; three sons and daughters-in-law, Tim and Michelle Hoback of Dublin, Steve and Charla Hoback of Roanoke, and Mike and Judy Hoback of Glade Spring; eight grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Betty Hoback of Wytheville; two sisters and brother-in-law, Peggy Cline of Wytheville, and Becky and Cecil Corvin of Savannah, Ga.; two aunts; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 2, at 2:30 p.m. at Oakey's South Chapel with Pastor Mark Graham and Bishop Richard Bansemer officiating. Interment was in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Those who wish may send flowers or make donations to Carilion Hospice.

Oakey's South Chapel in Roanoke was in charge of the arrangements.

Hoback

Ronald Gene Hoback, age 51, of Rural Retreat, died Saturday, April 24, 1999 at Smyth County Community Hospital.

He is survived by his wife, Madeline B. Hoback, Rural Retreat; one daughter, Teresa Hoback, Vinton; his father, Numia Hoback, Marion; one sister, Joyce Yeary, Rose Hill; one brother, Richard Hoback, Chilhowie; two stepdaughters, Heather Dickson and Erica Dickson, both of Rural Retreat; two stepsons, Justin Burton, Rural Retreat, and Joey Thomas, Salem.

Funeral services were conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 25, at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Lundy officiating.

Graveside services were held Monday, April 26, at 11 a.m. at the Middlefork Cemetery.

Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.

Hockett

William Thomas Hockett, age 75, of Meadowview, died Wednesday, June 17, 1998 in Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center, Kingsport, Tenn.

He was a lifelong resident of Washington County, a farmer and was retired from the TVA. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.

Survivors include his wife, Gladys Hockett; one son, William D. "Billy" Hockett, Meadowview; three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Betty) Copenhaver and Carol Jones, both of Meadowview, and Mrs. Norman (Rachel) Johnson, Chilhowie; one brother, Kenneth E. Hockett, Glade Spring; one sister, Bessie E. Scott, Abingdon; eight grandchildren; six great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted today, June 20, at 2 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. David Critcher, the Rev. Bob Steele, the Rev. Mahlon Wyatt and the Rev. David Hill officiating. Interment will be in Knollkreg Memorial Park with military honors to be rendered by PattonCrosswhite VFW Post #6975 in Bristol, Tenn.

The Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements.

Hockett

Sadie Eller Hockett, age 52, died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2001 at her home in Chilhowie.

Mrs. Hockett was born in Smyth County to the late Woodrow and Mae Call. She was a member of the Watson Gap Church of God and had worked at Food City.

Surviving are her husband, Bill Hockett; one daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Darryl Davidson, Chilhowie; two sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin and Elizabeth Eller, and Bobby and Ruthie Eller, all of Chilhowie; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Peggy and Tommie Widener, Marion, and Betty and Jerry Ashley, Montgomery, Ala.; four brothers and three sisters-in-law, Walter and Gladys Call, Harold Call, Bud and Carol Call, Ray "Woody" and Grace Call, all of Marion; five grandchildren, Barbara Thomas, Lilly Greer, Gladys Smith, Mary Testerman, and Mary Eller; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 19, at 2 p.m. in Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage and the Rev. Lee Royston officiating. Interment followed in Westwood Memorial Gardens in Chilhowie.

Bradley's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Hockett

Joseph Hockett, 62, died Wednesday, March 26, 1997 at his home in Marion.

He spent most of his life working in construction having worked for the Adams Construction Company for 18 years.

Survivors include one daughter, Bobbie Jeffreys, South Hill; one son, Joey Hockett, Damascus; two granddaughters, Amy Jeffreys and Nicki Hockett; three nieces, two nephews, many dear friends and neighbors.

Graveside services will be held today, March 29, at 11 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus with the Rev. Benny Hugeley officiating.

Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Hodge

Virginia Lorraine Billings Hodge, age 68, of 213 Independence Road, Apartment 19, died Thursday, March 8, 2001, in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She was the widow of Charles Ray Hodge. She is survived by One daughter: Ann Edwards of Sparta, NC; Three sons: Michael Hodge of Whiteford, Md., Terry Hodge of Columbia, Tn. and Rick Hodge of Quantico, Va.; One brother: Jackie D. Billings of Sparta, NC; 12 Grandchildren and 12 Great-Grandchildren also survive. Funeral Services will be conducted Sunday, March 11, 2001, at 2:00 pm at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Susan Sides officiating. Burial will follow in the Shiloh Methodist Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday evening, March 10, 2001, from 6-9 pm at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta.

Hodge

Anne W. Hodge, age 86, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999 at her home in Hampton.

Mrs. Hodge was born May 21, 1913 in Giles County. She had retired as the head cook at T.K. McKee Hospital in Saltville in 1980. She had been a Hampton resident since 1984 and was a member of Buckroe Baptist Church and the Goodwill Sunday School Class.

Mrs. Hodge was preceded in death by her husband, Jess E. Hodge Sr., and a son-in-law, Leo B. Waller.

Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Jess E. and Lakie Hodge Jr., Hampton; two daughters, Marie F. Waller, Mobile, Ala., and Bonnie A. Neal, Seven Mile Ford; one sister, Margaret Hale, Vinton; one brother, Waldo Williams, Pearisburg; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Hunter B. Hale Jr. officiating. Burial followed in Mount Rose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Buckroe Baptist Church where she was a devoted member.

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

Hodge

RICHARD DUANE "SAM" HODGE, age 68, of Wytheville, Virginia, died Monday September 18, 2000, in the V.A. Medical Center in Salem, Virginia. He was born in Wythe County the son of the late Walter F. and Elsie Dunford Hodge and was a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Pulaski Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1184 and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Vest Hodge and a brother Daniel F. "Pete" Hodge. He is survived by two daughters: Susan West of Atlanta, GA and Matina Neoka "Tina" Hodge of Pulaski, VA. Two sons and daughters-in-law: Walter Franklin and Cindy Hodge of Bassett, VA; and Robert Hodge of Galax, VA. Two sisters: Golda Page "Cookie" and Eldon Burnett of Newport News, VA; and Gail H. and George E. King of Rt. 3, Wytheville,, VA. A brother: Buford E. Hodge of Wytheville, VA and five grandchildren also survive.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 21, 2000, at 1:00 p.m. at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jeff Callahan and the Rev. Bob Lewis officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Pulaski Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1184. The body will be taken to the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church where the family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday or at the residence of his sister, Gail King at any time. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, VA is in charge of the arrangements.

Hodges

William D. Hodges, age 67, a long time resident of Aurora, died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2000 at Provena Fox Knoll.

Mr. Hodges was born in Virginia on Feb. 13, 1933. He graduated with an engineering degree from Virginia Tech. He served his country as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force. After retiring from the Air Force, he was a Captain for American Airlines for 25 years.

Survivors include his former wife and longtime friend, Alma Ruth Basilone of Sylacauga, Ala.

Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 4, at 1 p.m. at the Daleiden Lake Street Mortuary in Aurora with the Rev. Steven Good officiating.

Graveside services will be held today, Jan. 6, at 10 a.m. in Round Hill Cemetery in Marion.

Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. o

Hodges

William D. Hodges, age 67, a long time resident of Aurora, died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2000 at Provena Fox Knoll.

Mr. Hodges was born in Virginia on Feb. 13, 1933. He graduated with an engineering degree from Virginia Tech. He served his country as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force. After retiring from the Air Force, he was a Captain for American Airlines for 25 years.

Survivors include his former wife and longtime friend, Alma Ruth Basilone of Sylacauga, Ala.

Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 4, at 1 p.m. at the Daleiden Lake Street Mortuary in Aurora with the Rev. Steven Good officiating.

Graveside services will be held today, Jan. 6, at 10 a.m. in Round Hill Cemetery in Marion.

Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. o

Hoffman

R.L. "Bob" Hoffman, age 59, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was the son of Alta Smith Hoffman and the late H.A. Hoffman Jr. of Grant.

Mr. Hoffman retired in 1991 as a project engineer with the Virginia Department of Transportation with more than 35 years of service. His early retirement from VDOT allowed him to achieve his life's desire and dream of becoming a full time cattle farmer on his family farm in Grayson County.

He was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church for more than 30 years where he served as an usher.

He is survived by his mother, Alta Smith Hoffman of Grant; his wife of 41 years, Donna Barton Hoffman of Marion; two sons, Lance Hoffman and Donald Hoffman, both of Marion; one granddaughter, Ashleigh O'Donna Hoffman; one brother and sister-in-law, Charles R. and Jean Hoffman of Raleigh, N.C.; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors.

Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 30, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. James Pollock officiating. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service. Burial will follow in Grant Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Cancer Research Fund, Medical Center Blvd., Winston-Salem, N.C. 27157-1021, or The First United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund, 115 S. Church St., Marion, VA 24354.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Hogston

Margaret Estep Hogston, age 74, of Saltville, died Monday, July 14, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

She was a member of First Church of God, Allison Gap, and the widow of Ingy M. Hogston.

Survivors include one son, Rodney Hogston, Powhatan; one daughter, Jo Ann Hogston Teague, Powhatan; one sister, Stella Pennington, Saltville; seven grandchildren: Andrea Hogston Jamison and Matthew Hogston, Bristol, Adam Joshua Hogston, Heather Hogston, Joy Teague, all of Powhatan, and John Teague, Goochland; several nieces and nephews; her best friend, Mike Estep.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, July 16, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Mumpower officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery, Glade Spring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saltville Rescue Squad.

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

Hogston

Billy Hogston, age 64, died Thursday, July 24, 1997 at his home in Saltville.

He was a member of Midway Memorial Chapel Church and retired from Merillat Industries.

Survivors include his wife, Peggy Hayden Hogston; four sons, Eddie C. Hogston, Michael S. Hogston, Nathan S. Hogston and Jonathan W. Hogston, all of Saltville; three grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted today, July 26, at 1 p.m. in Midway Memorial Chapel Church in Saltville with the Rev. Bobby Briggs officiating. Burial will be in Elizabeth Cemetery.

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

Holbrook

Maynard Carson Holbrook Sr., age 73, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 1997 at the Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, Tenn.

Mr. Holbrook was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Army. He was a pharmacist for 44 years and was a graduate of Emory & Henry College as well as the Medical College of Virginia.

He is survived by his wife, Frances Noe Holbrook, Marion; two sons and one daughter-in- law, Maynard Carson Holbrook Jr. and wife Kenli of LaGrange, Ga., and Timothy Kyle Holbrook of Moneta; one sister, Louise Hall of El Paso, Texas; two brothers, Eugene Holbrook of Bristol, Tenn., and Monroe Holbrook of Columbus, Ohio; two grandchildren, Katie and Andrew Holbrook; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. at the Temple Hill Cemetery in Castlewood.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Holbrook

Mr. Wade Holbrook, age 65, of 137 Jackson Ave., Lexington, NC, died Wednesday (February 2001) in the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. He is survived by his wife: Gloria Holbrook of the home; two sons and daughters-in- law: Wade Ray and Debbie Holbrook, and Dennis James and Tracey Holbrook all of Lexington, NC; one sister: Blanche Murray of Glade Valley, NC; one brother: Paul Holbrook of Lexington, NC; and four grandchildren: Christie, Bryan, Stacey and Josh Holbrook, all of Lexington, NC. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday at 2:00 PM at the Woodruff Primitive Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Church Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the services to lie in state. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Davidson Funeral Home in Lexington, NC.

CAUDILL

HOLBROOK

Mr. Britt L. Holbrook, age 91, of 2601 Topia Road, Piney Creek, NC, died Sunday, January 7, 2001, at the home of his daughter. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law: Gaye and Allen Blevins of Piney Creek, NC; one son and daughter-in-law: Billy H. and Millie Holbrook of Notasulga, Alabama; two grandsons: Scott Blevins of Wilkesboro, NC and Johnny Britt Holbrook of Palm Bay, Fla.; two granddaughters: Gwyn Epley of Opelika, Alabama and Karen Bennett of Eufaula, Alabama; three sisters: Jean Miller of Laurel Springs, NC, Ikie Davis of North Wilkesboro, NC and Opal Stoker of Beckley, W. Va.; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carrie (Retta) Cox Holbrook in 1993. Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, January 11, 2001, at 11:00 AM at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with burial to follow in the Church Cemetery. Pastor Mary Lautensleger will officiate. The body will be placed in the Church 30 minutes prior to the services to lie in state. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening January 10, 2001 from 6-8 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers will be appreciated or Memorial Contributions may be made to the Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. Box 1287, Sparta, NC 28675.

Holdaway
Edith Holdaway
West Jefferson
Dec. 21, 1921
July 7, 2000

Edith Belle Campbell Holdaway, 78, was remembered at funeral services held July 9 at Sandy Flats Baptist Church. Rev. George Berry and Rev. Max West officiated. Burial followed in the Blue Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Holdaway was born in Ashe County to John Campbell and Lessie McNeill Campbell. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Essie Woodie.
She is survived by her husband, William Kenneth Holdaway; three sons, Kennie Holdaway, Virginia, Larry Holdaway, West Jefferson, and Lanny Holdaway, Wilmington; two daughters, Shirley Howard, Florida, and Brenda Dunlezy, Ohio; three half-brothers, Johnny Campbell, Delbert Campbell and Lionel Campbell, all of Lansing; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Memorials may be made to Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation.

Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of the arrangements.

Holdaway

Howard Rex Holdaway, age 63, died Sunday, Dec. 15, 1996 at his home in Marion.

He is survived by one sister, Mattie Pritchett and husband William, of Roanoke; several aunts, uncles and cousins.

Graveside services will be held today, Dec. 18, at 11 a.m. at Central Cemetery, Flatridge.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Holder
Jean Estelle B. Holder
Morganton
April 28, 1928
April 28, 2000

Jean Estelle Blair Holder, 72, died April 28 at Grace Heights Facility following a period of declining health.

Mrs. Holder was born in Guilford County to the late James and Mamie Whitt Blair. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and had been active in various civic clubs. She was preceded in death by her parents; five sisters; and three brothers.

She is survived by her husband, William "Bill" Holder of the home; a son, Garry Holder and wife, Kathy, Surfside Beach, S.C.; a daughter, Deborah Holder-Caine and husband, Richard, Lansing; a sister, Doris Parker, Greensboro; and six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held May 1 at Calvary Baptist Church. Rev. McCoy Robinson officiated. Entombment followed in Burke Memorial Park Mausoleum.

Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 407 South Green St., Morganton, NC 28655.

Holley

Sheila Smith Holley, 50, of Saltville, died Saturday, Aug. 9, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She attended Lighthouse Baptist Church.

Surviving are her husband, Thomas W. "Tom" Holley; one son, Michael T. Holley of the home; her father, Elbert P. "Jim" Smith, Saltville; two brothers, Douglas P. Smith, Abingdon, and Chester Allen Smith, Saltville; one sister, Vickie Lynn Smith, Saltville; several nieces and nephews; a special cousin, Mike Smith.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, in Lighthouse Baptist Church in McCready with the Rev. Benny Frye, the Rev. Bobby Briggs, the Rev. Thurman Chapman and the Rev. R.L. Frye officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery.

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

Holley

Vida Hicks Holley, of Glade Spring, died Monday, April 14, 1997 in Francis Marion Manor. She was a member of the Church of God.

Survivors include three sons, Fred Hicks, Glade Spring, Perry Hicks, Bristol, and Ralph Hicks, Chilhowie; one sister, Mary Payne, Hampton, Tenn.; five grandchildren.

Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, in Mount Rose Cemetery with the Rev. Bobby Dunn officiating.

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

Holliday

Harry E. Holliday, age 71, of Damascus, died Monday, June 9, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

He was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a retired farmer and was of the Methodist faith.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine McCann Holliday.

Survivors include four daughters, Cheryl Kimberlin, Mickie Ryan and Sandy Smith, all of Damascus, and Kay Sheets, Mechanicsville; four sons, Tony Holliday, Tom Holliday and Bill Holliday, all of Damascus, and Gary Holliday, Lebanon; one sister, Margaret Puckett, Meadowview; one brother, Fred Holliday, Saltville; nine grandchildren; one great- grandson; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, June 11, at Zion Cemetery with the Rev. Leonard Smith officiating.

Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of the arrangements.

Holliday

William W. "Bill" Holliday, age 83, died Wednesday, April 2, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

He was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church and was retired from the Norfolk & Western Railroad with 35 years of service.

He is survived by his wife, Irene Callahan Holliday of Marion; two daughters, Linda Holliday Grubb and Peggy Holliday Frye, both of Marion; two sons-in-law, Douglas V. Grubb and Foye C. Frye, both of Marion; three grandchildren, Jennifer Grubb Henson and husband Michael, Douglas Grubb II, all of Marion and William "Billy" Frye of Blacksburg; one great-grandson, Matthew Henson of Marion; one sister, Eve H. Groseclose of Speedwell.

Funeral services were held Thursday, April 3, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo and the Rev. George Mowrey officiating. Graveside services were held Friday, April 4, at 11 a.m. at Rose Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. George Mowrey officiating.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Holman
Joseph Ward Holman
Georgenberg, Germany
March 28, 1934
Feb. 26, 2000

Joseph Ward Holman, who passed away in Georgenberg, Germany on Feb. 26 will be remembered in a memorial service on March 25 at 2 p.m. at Laurel Knob Baptist Church in Todd. Services will be conducted by Rev. Randy Barr, a nephew, and Rev. James Rash.

Mr. Holman was born in Ashe County to George Spurgeon Holman and wife, Mary Greer Holman, lovingly remembered as "Granny Mac." He enjoyed a career in the military, serving his country with tours in Japan, Germany, Korea and Viet Nam. After retirement, Holman made his home in Germany with his wife, Helga, and their three children.

In August of 1997, Holman, his wife, his daughter, Elizabeth, and her three children came back to Ashe County for a three week visit. They enjoyed meeting and reacquainting themselves with family and friends.

Mr. Holman was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Freeman, Roger and Coolidge Holman; and one sister, Mabel Wilcox. He is survived by his wife, Helga; three daughters, Joye Daughtery, Clifton, Va., Diane Holman and Elizabeth Nossek, Georgenberg, Germany; one son, Joseph Holman, Georgenberg, Germany; four grandchildren; four sisters, Mossie Davis and Deane Wilcox, Todd, Ruth Prince, Shady Springs, W. Va., and Mary Barr, West Jefferson; two brothers, Greer Holman, West Jefferson, and Jesse Holman, Todd; and several nieces and nephews.

Holman
Winnie Holman
Todd
June 5, 1916
June 2, 2000

Winnie Kathleen Gentry Holman, 84, was remembered at funeral services held June 4 at Baldwin Community Church. Pastor Tim Roten and Rev. Ken Howell officiated. Burial followed in the Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Mrs. Holman was born in Ashe County to Troy Gentry and Cora Houck Gentry. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Paul Holman.

She is survived by three brothers, Worth Gentry, West Jefferson, Hill Gentry and Wayne Gentry, both of Todd; a sister, Hilda Horton, Cleveland; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Baldwin Community Church Future Fund, c/o Lena Ruth Roten, 1354 Vernon Roten Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694.

Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Holman

Alice Aker Holman, age 104, died Monday, July 7, 1997 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home.

Mrs. Holman was preceded in death by five children: John B. Holman, Glenn Holman, Monroe E. Holman, William C. Holman and Frieda Siegert.

Survivors include three daughters and one son-in-law, Emma Henderlite, Atkins, Mr. and Mrs. B.C. (Myrtle) Thompson, Radford, and Elizabeth Wahl, Aliquippa, Penn.; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Lenoir Pennington, Marion, and Josephine and Howard Ansett, Baltimore, Md. one daughter-in-law, Manza Holman, Marion.

Funeral services will be conducted today, July 9, at 11 a.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo and the Rev. Grady Byrd officiating. Interment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat.

Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Holmes

Harvey Samuel Holmes, age 78, of Glade Spring, died Friday, June 11, 1999 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

Mr. Holmes was a member of the Glade First Community Church of God, and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.

Surviving are his wife, Mae T. Holmes; one daughter, Venida Rymer, Marion; two brothers, C.W. Holmes, Saltville, and R.G. Holmes, Greenville, Tenn.; two granddaughters, Jane Castle, Abingdon, and Debra Ferguson, Dunn, N.C.; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday, June 13, at 8 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Gene Little officiating. Graveside services were conducted Monday, June 14, at 11 a.m. at the Mount Rose Cemetery. Military rites were conducted.

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

Holmes

Minnie Louise (Abel) Holmes, age 66, of Saltville, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

She was a member of the Church of God, Broadford.

Survivors include her husband, Newman Holmes; one son and daughter-in-law, James and Darlene Holmes, Saltville; six sisters, Helen Kelley and Curtis Vanhoozer, both of Tannersville, Margaret Taylor, Saltville, Elma Palmer, Glade Spring, Oakie Palmer, Marion, and Vernie Smith, Beckley, W.Va.; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted today, Dec. 13, at 11 a.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Luther Watson and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery.

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

Holmes

William Richard "Bud" and "Scrap Iron" Holmes, age 52, died Saturday, April 5, 1997 in Heritage Hospital, Taylor, Mich. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Beulah.

Survivors include his wife, Sharon Pitt; three sons, Richard, Donald and David; four sisters, Louise, Rita, Cathy and Linda; four brothers, Bob, Jerry, Jim and Jeff; two grandchildren, Shane and Amber; one daughter-in-law, Lisa; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. today, April 9, in the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Benny Frye and the Rev. R.L. "Popeye" Frye officiating. Burial will be in the Elizabeth Cemetery.

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

Holmes

Pauline T. Holmes, age 76, died Thursday, July 1, 1999 at her home in Tannersville.

Mrs. Holmes was a member of the Crabtree Chapel United Methodist Church. She was active in the community and was Tannersville postmaster for 18 years.

Mrs. Holmes was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Holmes; and her parents, Harvey and Ovella Taylor.

Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, David and Mary Holmes, Bristol, Kenneth and Annette Holmes, Bristol, Tenn., and Vernon and Barbara Holmes, Abingdon; one daughter and son-in-law, Evelyn and Harvey Barton, Tannersville; one foster son, Lee Sheets and Phyllis Profitt, Tazewell; one brother, Graham Taylor, College Park, Md.; five sisters, Margaret Holmes, Tannersville, Jean Hilt, Gaithersburg, Md., Thelma Pace, Texas, Lillian Taylor, Milton, W.Va., and Carolyn Pratt, Rich Valley; 10 grandchildren; 2 foster grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 2 foster great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted today, July 3, at 2 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bill Cahill officiating. Burial will follow in the Maplewood Cemetery in North Tazewell. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Tannersville Rescue Squad or the Crabtree Chapel United Methodist Church.

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

Holmes

Pamela Denise Holmes, age 23, of Saltville, died Monday, March 10, 1997 at her mother's home in Saltville. She was a member of Reach Out for Christ Church.

Survivors include her husband, Edward D. "Eddie" Holmes, Saltville; one son, Christopher Daniel "Bubba" Holmes, of the home; her parents, Paul and Barbara Holmes, Saltville; her maternal grandmother, Flora "Bug" Keith, Saltville; two brothers, Patrick Holmes and Payton Holmes, both of Saltville; two sisters, Paula Holmes, Glade Spring, and Krystal Cannon, Saltville.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 13, in the Cardwell Town Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Danny Keith and the Rev. Charles Keith officiating. Burial was in the Taylor Family Cemetery.

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

Holmes

Evelyn (Allison) Holmes, age 74, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 1997 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. She was the widow of Raymond H. Holmes.

Survivors include one stepson, Raymond H. Holmes Jr., Broadford; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Curtis (Sue) Gillespie, Rich Valley, and Mrs. John W. (Ella Mae) Harris, Broadford; one brother, Chester Allison, Oklahoma; one daughter-in-law, Delores Holmes, Broadford; six step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, in the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Benny Frye officiating. Burial was in the Mount Rose Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Saltville Rescue Squad.

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

Holmes

Newman Newberry Holmes, age 75, of Broadford, died Thursday, March 25, 1999 at the Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie.

Mr. Holmes was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Louise Holmes. He was a member of the Broadford Church of God.

Survivors include one son, James N. (Jim) Holmes, Broadford; one daughter-in-law, Darlene Holmes, Broadford; one sister, Hannah Harris, Glade Spring; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted today, March 27, at 11 a.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Elmer Cardwell and the Rev. Bill Cahill officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Rose Cemetery.

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

Holmes

Hattie (Bailey) Holmes, age 89, of Saltville, died Sunday, Jan. 18, 1998 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. She was the widow of Thomas Curry Holmes. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Leona Lambert; and one son, Richard Holmes.

Survivors include five sons, George Holmes, Bristol, Tenn., Mack Holmes, Clinchburg, Lee Holmes, Claude Holmes and Justin "Wayne" Holmes, all of Saltville; three daughters, Mrs. Eugene (Bertha) DeBord, Saltville, Virgie Harris and Beulah "Kate" Frye, both of Bristol, Tenn.; 23 grandchildren; 24-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, in the Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Franklin Chapman and the Rev. Lewis Price officiating. Burial was in Elizabeth Cemetery.

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

Holmes

Thomas "Curry" Holmes, age 98, of Saltville, died Monday, Feb. 17, 1997 in the Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Leona Lambert; and one son, Richard Holmes.

He was a farmer in Washington and Russell counties all his life. He was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith and retired from Stuart Land and Cattle Company.

Survivors include his wife, Hettie Bailey Holmes; five sons, George Holmes, Bristol, Tenn., Mack Holmes, Clinchburg, Lee Holmes, Claude Holmes and Justin "Wayne" Holmes, all of Saltville; three daughters, Mrs. Eugene (Bertha) DeBord, Saltville, Virgie Harris and Beulah "Kate" Frye, both of Bristol, Tenn.; one sister, Rosie Boardwine, Abingdon; 23 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, in the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Franklin Chapman and the Rev. Lewis Price officiating. Burial will be in the Elizabeth Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. in the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel.

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

Holmes

James P. Holmes, age 54, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. He was preceded in death by his father, Patrick C. Holmes.

Survivors include his fianc‚‚e, Joyce Corell of Abingdon; two sons and daughter-in-law, James F. and Amy Holmes, Tannersville, and Robert B. Holmes, Florence, S.C.; one daughter, Sabrina Blackwell, Abingdon; his mother, Margaret Taylor Holmes, Tannersville; one brother, Paul and Patsy Holmes, Virginia Beach; one sister, Geraldine and Mike Eisenberger, Virginia Beach; four granddaughters; one grandson; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted today, Oct. 2, at 11 a.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Raymond Deese officiating. Burial will follow at the Mount Rose Cemetery.

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

Holston

James Benjamin (Jim) Holston, age 85, of Rural Retreat died Friday, July 24, 1998 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was born in Wythe County and was the son of the late Ellis Marco and Della Leffler Holston. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Long Holston.

He is survived by four daughters, Nancy Jean Wells of Murrayville, GA, Joyce Della Major, Connie Lou Catron and Wanda Sheets Potts, all of Rural Retreat; three sons, Randall Lee Gordon, Jesse Marco Holston, John Ray Holston, all of Rural Retreat; three sisters, Mary H. Gordon and Cynthia H. Walton, both of Rural Retreat, and Virginia H. Hurley, of Austinville; ten grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 27, 1998 at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Will Shewey, the Rev. Hubert Meadows and the Rev. Michael Hoyle officiating. Interment will follow in the Black Lick Cemetery in Rural Retreat.

The family suggests that those who prefer, may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Emergency Services, the Rural Retreat Volunteer Fire Dept., or the Rural Retreat Pentacostal Holiness Church Building Fund, in c/o Rev. Roger Crigger, Rt. #2 Box 23, Rural Retreat, VA 24368.

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

Holt

Renee Denise Richardson Holt, age 32, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 1997.

She was born in Kingsport, Tenn., where she spent most of her life having spent the last several years in Marion. She was a 1982 graduate of Daniel Boone High School. She was in Who's Who of American High School students. She was also a Boonette winning a championship in New York. She graduated from ETSU in 1986. She taught computer classes at Emory & Henry College and was co-owner of Advance Computer Solutions of Marion.

She was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents.

Surviving are her mother, Mabel H. Richardson, Gray, Tenn.; her father, Charles E. Richardson, Kentucky; two sisters, Gwen Buff, California, and Mrs. Dale (Theresa) Vaughn, Rogersville, Tenn.; one brother, Charles Dana Richardson, Gray, Tenn.; three nieces, two nephews and one great-niece.

Funeral services will be conducted today, Nov. 19, at 1 p.m. at Carter-Trent Funeral Home Chapel in Kingsport, Tenn., with Pastor Cecil Sturgill officiating. Graveside services will follow at East Lawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Big Brothers/Big Sisters, 4209 Ft. Henry Drive, Kingsport, Tenn. 37663.

Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Kingsport, Tenn., is in charge of arrangements.

Homan

ELWOOD PAUL HOMAN, age 87, of Wytheville, died Thursday, October 5, 2000 at his residence. He was formerly associated with Wytheville Knitting Mills and the Virginia Hosiery Mills of Pulaski. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Slater Homan, of Wytheville; two daughters - Augusta H. Bedwell of Greensboro, North Carolina and Nancy H. Miller of Asheville, NC; two granddaughters - Shelly Fincher of Greensboro, NC and Jamie Miller of Asheville, NC.

A private ceremony will be held for the family at a later date. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.

Honaker

Sue (Farris) Honaker, age 67, of Glade Spring, died Friday, Jan. 30, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn.

She attended Global Church of God.

Survivors include two sons, Herbert Honaker, Katy, Texas, and Jesse Honaker, Bristol; two daughters, Wanda Frye, Saltville, and Lynda Thomas, Glade Spring; her mother, Mary (Farris) Adair, Glade Spring; two brothers, Richard Farris, Meadowview, and Elmer Farris, Glade Spring; three half-brothers, Moe Adair, Bristol, Joe Adair, Glade Spring, and Curtis Adair, Kingsport, Tenn.; two sisters, Judy Velasco, Houston, Texas, and Ann Farris, Glade Spring; one half-sister, Ferida Crutchfield, Abingdon; eight grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with minister Val Burgett officiating. Burial was in Baptist Cemetery, Glade Spring.

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

Hoofnagle

Henry Hamilton Hoofnagle, age 83, of Atkins, died Monday, Dec. 28, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

Mr. Hoofnagle was a lifelong member of Davis Memorial United Methodist Church and was retired from Brunswick Corporation after 43 years of service. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Navy and a member of American Legion Post #18 and Francis Marion VFW Post #4667.

Mr. Hoofnagle was a past president of the Smyth County Farm Bureau and a former member of the Smyth County Board of Supervisors. He raised horses, cattle and beagles all his life.

He is survived by his wife, Reba P. Hoofnagle of Atkins; one daughter, Linda Hoofnagle Logan of Atkins; one son and daughter-in-law, Joseph H. and Gail Hoofnagle of Atkins; one sister, Ann H. Cline of Rural Retreat; two brothers, James E. Hoofnagle of Sarasota, Fla., and Dr. William S. Hoofnagle of Daytona Beach, Fla.; seven grandchildren: Charles H. Hoofnagle and wife Tressy, Greg C. Hoofnagle and wife Betsy, Andrew H. Hoofnagle and wife Laura, Tracy L. Eastridge and husband Daran, Larkin H. Aquino, Teresa P. Mallow and husband Kenneth, and Heidi Petralli; six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 31, at 2 p.m. at Davis Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. Calvin Tabor officiating. Burial followed in Mount Carmel Cemetery.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Hoosier
Pearl Hoosier
West Jefferson
March 24, 1910
Feb. 27, 2001

Mrs. Pearl Oliver Hoosier, age 90, of West Jefferson, died Tuesday morning, Feb. 27 at Segraves Nursing Care Center.

Mrs. Hoosier was remembered at funeral services held March 3 at 11 a.m. at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Darrel Graybeal and Rev. Ken Furches officiated. Burial followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family received friends from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Friday, March 2, at the funeral home.

Mrs. Hoosier was born in Ashe County on March 24, 1910 to JE Oliver and Vista Graybeal Oliver. She was a homemaker. Her parents and her husband, Milliard Hoosier, preceded her in death.

She is survived by a daughter, Ann Patrick, of North Wilkesboro; one brother, Joe Oliver; three sisters, Doris Oliver, of West Jefferson, Mae Oliver, of Hickory and Josephine Barlowe, of Downington, Pa; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.

Boone Family Funeral Home (www.boonefuneralhome.com) was in charge of the arrangements.

Hoover
Bernice Holbrook Hoover, age 93, of 3064 Air Bellows Gap Road, Sparta, NC, died Sunday, July 23, 2000, at the home of her brother, Colonel Holbrook at 39 Holbrook Way in Sparta, NC. She is survived by one brother and sister-in-law: Colonel and Marie Holbrook of Sparta; one sister: Blanche Brady of Chatham, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, July 26, 2000, at 4:00 PM at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial to follow in the Double Creek Cemetery in Wilkes County. Rev. Ralph Smith, Elder Roy Houser will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta and at other times at the home of Colonel Holbrook, 39 Holbrook Way, Sparta, NC.

Hopkins

Charmie Wyatt Hopkins died Sunday, May 16, 1999 at her home in Newark, Del.

Surviving are her husband, Clifford Hopkins; one daughter, Mrs. George (Karolyn) Atkins of Newark; three sisters, Mabel Dolinger and Mildred Taylor, both of Newark, and Mamie Blevins of Chilhowie.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 20, in McCrery Funeral Home in Wilmington, Del.

This is a courtesy announcement by Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie.

Hopkins

Hazel Alline Foster Hopkins, age 75, of Christiansburg, died at her home Wednesday, Feb. 5, 1997.

She is survived by her husband, James Hopkins; three sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Susie Foster, Thomas and Linda Foster, and Archie Foster, all of Christiansburg; two daughters and son-in-law, Shirley and Thomas Price, and Mary Ellen Graham, all of Christiansburg; a special stepdaughter and her husband, Sandra and Robert Taylor of Christiansburg; one sister, Ida Belle Richards of Christiansburg; 15 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 7, at 1 p.m. in the Richardson-Horne Chapel with Pastor Carl Ratcliffe officiating. Burial was in the Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in her name to the New River Hospice, 111 West Main St., Christiansburg, VA 24073.

Richardson-Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg was in charge of arrangements.

Hopkins

Ambrose Millard Hopkins, age 78, of Chilhowie, died Sunday, May 24, 1998.

He was born Sept. 6, 1919, the son of the late George and Agnes Hopkins.

Mr. Hopkins was converted and joined Macedonia Baptist Church Jan. 15, 1938. He was ordained a deacon July 1951 and served as church clerk from June 1951 to June 1994. He was a faithful member and served his positions well.

He was a veteran of World War II and served in England, Germany and France. He was a member of the Francis Marion VFW Post #4667.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Testerman Hopkins; his parents, and three brothers including a twin brother, Willard Hopkins.

Surviving are two brothers, Clifford Hopkins of Newark, Del., and Carl Hopkins of Chilhowie; three sisters, Marie Blevins, Alice McClure and Clemmie Sturgill, all of Chilhowie; two stepsons, Butch and Johnny Testerman, both of Chilhowie; one step-grandson and one step-great-granddaughter, both of Chilhowie; a host of friends and loved ones.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, May 26, at 2 p.m. in Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Blevins and the Rev. Donald McClure officiating. Burial followed in Macedonia Cemetery where military rites were conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post #4667.

Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.

Hopkins

Hazel Flora Hopkins, age 82, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1998 in the Smyth County Community Hospital.

Mrs. Hopkins was a native of Grayson County and had lived most of her adult life in Smyth County and was of the Baptist faith.

She was preceded in death by one daughter, Jessie Lee Morin and one son, Sonny Barker.

Survivors include three daughters, Betty Widener, Jean Kell, and Linda Sheets, all of Marion; three sons, Max Barker, Marion, John Barker and Michael Hopkins, all of Chilhowie; a very special stepdaughter, Pauline Richardson; a stepdaughter, Lucille Chavis; one stepson, James Hopkins; 21 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren and several step-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted Friday, Feb. 13, at 11 a.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Neitch, the Rev. Lloyd Sheets and the Rev. Bobby Dunn officiating. Interment followed in the Thomas Cemetery.

Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Hopkins

John Warner Hopkins, age 89, died Saturday, Jan. 25, 1997 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. He was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Routh Hopkins, and a son, Johnny Hopkins.

Survivors include two sons, Thomas Hopkins, Kensington, Md., and Ralph Hopkins, Frederick, Md.; three daughters, Vetta Jones, Thomasville, N.C., Verna Quinn and Nola Willett, both of Seminole, Fla.; two sisters, Kathrine Reel, Marion, and Josephine H. Frye, Chilhowie; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with the Rev. Bobby Briggs officiating.

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

Hopkins

Bertha Blevins Hopkins, age 74, died Friday, Nov. 27, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

She was a lifetime member of the Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church and the widow of William Keith Hopkins.

Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Alex and Donna Hopkins, Atlanta, Ga., and Dr. Phillip and Sandy Hopkins, Marion; three sisters, Nancy Martin, Florida, Polly Murray and Pearl Stamper, both of Chilhowie; five brothers, John Robert Blevins and William F. "Bill" Blevins, both of Seven Mile Ford, the Rev. Charles Blevins, Chesil Blevins and Lee Blevins, all of Chilhowie; five grandchildren: Artie Hopkins and wife Angela, Jeana Austin and husband Bruce, Clay Hopkins, Courtney Hopkins and Chase Hopkins; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, in Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Blevins, the Rev. Floyd Nelson and Dr. William A. Slater officiating. Burial was in Rose Lawn Cemetery.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Hopkins

Susie Elizabeth Hopkins, age 91, died Wednesday, April 30, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

Mrs. Hopkins was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Paul Hopkins and was a member of the Lowman Valley Church of the Brethren in Marion.

Survivors include three sons, Nathan Hopkins, the Rev. Glen Hopkins, both of Marion, and Charles Hopkins, Chilhowie; two daughters, Jean White, Marion, and Mrs. Wayne (Faye) Wright, Greenville, Tenn.; two sisters, Alice Perkins, West Grove, Penn., and Ellen Leonard, Augusta, Ga.; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted today, May 3, at 11 a.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Steve Hutton officiating. Interment will follow in the Laurel Springs Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marion Life Saving Crew.

Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Hopkins

Jack B. Hopkins Sr., age 76, of Saltville, died Saturday, Oct. 31, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elsie Lee Prater Hopkins, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.

Survivors include his wife, Barbara F. Hopkins; three sons, Jack B. Hopkins Jr., Mt. Airy, Md., James A. Hopkins, Sparta, N.C., and Tommie Hopkins Sr., Saltville; four daughters, Georgia Martin, Fredrick, Md., Pauline O'Dell, Hinisee, Daisy Fee, Mt. Airy, N.C., and Kay Bishop, Thurmont, Md.; two stepdaughters, Brenda Meade and Carle Stuart, both of Sheridan, Wyo.; one stepson, Jimmy Stuart, Welch, W.Va.; one brother, William Reedy, Selma, N.C.; five sisters, Maggie Colner, South Carolina, Pauline Spence, Stuart, Mary Beall, Derwood, Md., Jane Frye, Saltville and Deloris Miner, Rainelle, W.Va.; 17 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Neville Mozingo and the Rev. Benny Frye officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery with the Saltville VFW conducting military rites.

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

Horne

ELIZABETH MUNSEY HORNE, age 90 of Sugar Grove, VA. passed away Friday, November 3, 2000 in the Birdmont Health Care Center in Wytheville. She was born in Smyth County, Virginia, the daughter of the late John D. Sr., and Katherine Florence Munsey Horne. She was a member of the Blue Springs United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by a brother, John D. Horne. She is survived by: a sister-in-law - Frances W. Horne, of the home. Special nieces, nephews and spouses: Phyllis H and Clifford Jones, Clayton and Fran Horne, all of Rural Retreat, VA; Charles R. and Belinda Horne, of Marion, VA, Frances Taylor of Elizabethton, TN; several other nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great- nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, November 5, 2000 at the Blue Springs United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bill Perkins officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family suggests that those who prefer, may make memorials to the Blue Springs United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday evening at the Lindsey Funeral Home or at the residence at any time. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat, Virginia is in charge of arrangments

Horne

James B. (Jimmy) Horne, age 69, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 1998 at his home in Rural Retreat.

He was born in Huntington, W.Va., the son of the late Charles Steele and Bess Ann Barbe Horne. Mr. Horne was a graduate of Virginia Tech, class of 1951, a veteran of the U.S. Army, and a member of the Blue Springs United Methodist Church in Camp.

He is survived by his wife, Janey L. Horne, of the home; one daughter, Vicki Lynn Horne, Sparta, N.C.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Glenn P. and Diana Horne, Charlotte, N.C., and Gary L. and Lynne Horne, Pawley's Island, S.C.; two brothers, Bud M. Horne, Rural Retreat, and Robert S. Horne, Greer, S.C.; one granddaughter, Rebecca Christine Horne; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 3:30 p.m. at the Blue Springs United Methodist Church with the Rev. Hallett Hullinger and the Rev. Bill Perkins officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery with Marion VFW Post #4667 conducting military graveside rites. The family requests that those who prefer make memorials to the Blue Springs Cemetery fund or to the Sugar Grove Rescue Squad.

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

Horne

David Jacob (D.J.) Horne, age 91, of Rural Retreat, died Thursday, Oct. 8, 1998 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie.

Mr. Horne was born in Smyth County, the son of the late David Jacob Sr. and Jennie Hutton Horne. He was a graduate of Emory & Henry College and the University of South Dakota. He was an educator as a teacher, principal, and superintendent in Virginia schools for 25 years. He was a veteran of World War II, a life member of the VFW, the DAV and a member of the Blue Springs United Methodist Church.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Helen Ann Corns and a granddaughter, Cecilia Corns, both of Martinsville.

He is survived by his wife, Opal F. Horne; one daughter and spouse, Sue and Keith Denney of Rural Retreat; three granddaughters and spouses, Suzanne and Dennis Scott, Debbie and Mike Wilkerson, all of Rural Retreat, and Kristie and Mark Myers of Marion; one grandson and spouse, David and Sandra Corns, Martinsville; seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, Oct. 11, at 1:30 p.m. at the Blue Springs United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bill Perkins officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with military graveside rites being conducted by Marion VFW Post 4667. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service. The family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Blue Springs Cemetery Fund. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home.

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

Horne

John D. Horne, age 87, of Sugar Grove, died Friday, June 9, 2000 in the Birdmont Health Care Center in Wytheville.

Mr. Horne was born in Smyth County, the son of the late John David and Katherine Munsey Horne. He was a member of the Blue Springs United Methodist Church and was a retired Smyth County dairy farmer.

He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Frances W. Horne; one daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis H. and C.R. Jones, Rural Retreat; two sons and daughters-in-law, David Clayton and Fran Horne, Rural Retreat, and Charles R. and Belinda Horne, Marion; one sister, Munsey Horne, of the home; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three step-great- grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Monday, June 12, at 11 a.m. at the Blue Springs United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bill Perkins officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Sugar Grove Volunteer Rescue Squad.

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

Horne

Richard Edwin Horne Sr., age 79, died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

He was a native of Polk County, N.C. He was a member of the Chilhowie United Methodist Church and a life member of the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. He served with European Forces during World War II.

Mr. Horne was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Cora Horne.

Survivors include his wife, Eva M. Horne; one son and daughter-in-law, Richard Edwin "Eddie" and Susie Horne Jr., Chilhowie; one daughter and son-in-law, Kitty Ann and William A. Thompson Jr., Chesapeake; one brother, Ray Horne, Green Creek, N.C.; five sisters, Lois Roach, Henrietta, N.C., Geneva Harrell, Bakersville, N.C., Imogene Burns, Inman, S.C., Janice Fagan, Green Creek, N.C., and Linda Roop, Charlotte, N.C.; three grandchildren: Huntley T. Kendall, Virginia Beach, William A. Thompson III, Lynchburg, and Tonya S. Horne, Chilhowie.

Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, in Chilhowie United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mark McFadden officiating. Burial was in Westwood Memorial Gardens. Graveside military rites were conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Memorials may be made to Chilhowie United Methodist Church Steeple Fund or the building fund at Mill Creek Church of the Brethren, Green Creek, N.C.

Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.

Horne

David Jacob "D.J." Horne, age 91, of Rural Retreat, died Thursday, Oct. 8, 1998 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie.

He was a native of Smyth County, a graduate of Emory & Henry College, and the University of South Dakota.

He was an educator as a teacher, principal and superintendent in Virginia Schools for 25 years. He was a veteran of World War II, a life member of the VFW, the DAV and a member of Blue Springs United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Opal F. Horne; one daughter, Mrs. Keith (Sue) Denney, Rural Retreat; three granddaughters, Mrs. Dennis (Suzanne) Scott and Mrs. Mike (Debbie) Wilkerson, both of Rural Retreat, and Mrs. Mark (Kristie) Myers, Marion; one grandson, David Corps, Martinsville; seven great-grandchildren.

Funeral services were conducted at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 11, in Blue Springs United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bill Perkins officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by Marion VFW No. 4667. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Blue Springs Cemetery Fund.

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

Horne

Janey L. Horne, age 67, of Rural Retreat, died Monday, May 3, 1999 at the home of her son in Pawleys Island, S.C.

Mrs. Horne was born in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late William Adams and Dollie Sage Sines. She was preceded in death by her husband, James B. (Jimmy) Horne.

Surviving are one daughter, Vicki Lynn Horne, Mt. Airy, N.C.; two sons and daughters-in- law, Glenn P. and Diane Horne, Charlotte, N.C., and Gary L. and Lynne Horne, Pawleys Island, S.C.; one granddaughter, Rebecca Christine Horne; one brother, James K. Sines, Pennsylvania; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Thursday, May 6, at the Blue Springs United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bill Perkins and the Rev. Hallett G. Hullinger officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the American Cancer Society.

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

Houck
Claude Thomas Houck
La Plata, Md.
July 19, 1918
Dec. 22, 1999
Claude Thomas Houck, 81, was remembered at funeral services held Dec. 28 at Arehart- Echols Funeral Home Chapel in La Plata, Md. Rev. James May officiated. Burial followed in the Trinity Memorial Gardens in Waldorf, Md.

Mr. Houck was born in Ashe County to Austin Houck and Louise Edwards Houck. He was a member of Zion United Methodist Church, a World War II veteran, a retired construction worker and a long-time member of the local Lion''s Club. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Charles Eugene Houck.

He is survived by his wife, Thelma Ward Houck; two daughters, Arlene Conover and Nora Robertson, both of La Plata, Md.; two sisters, Kathryn Scott, Madison, and Helen Smith, Chapel Hill; one brother, Louis Talmadge Houck, Pleasant Valley, N.Y.; four grandsons, Ross Conover, Daniel Conover, Bryan Robertson and Christopher Robertson; and one great- grandson, Anthony Robertson.

Memorials may be made to Civista Health Foundation, PO Box 1701, La Plata, MD or to the charity of the donor''s choice.

Houck

Dorothy Hubble Houck, age 73, died Sunday, July 27, 1997 at the Lewis Gale Hospital in Salem. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Todd Houck.

She is survived by one daughter, Donna Compton of Marion; two sons and daughter-in-law, Ronald Houck and Edward and Dana Houck, all of Fredericksburg; one sister, Nora Wygal of Dublin; one brother, Robert Hubble of Abingdon; six grandchildren: Russell Houck, Melissa Thompson, Rhonda Vose, Beth Stover, Todd Houck, and Greta Houck; five great- grandchildren, Ashley, Kaitlin, Crystal, Macie and Adam; extended family includes the members of the Smyth County Dialysis Unit and the Caretakers of the Francis Marion Manor.

Funeral services will be held today, July 30, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Houck

James Roy Houck, age 74, died Tuesday, July 13, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

Mr. Houck was preceded in death by one brother, Willie G. Houck; and one sister, Virginia Campbell. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Army for over 16 years and was employed as a jailer with the Smyth County Sheriff's Department for many years.

He is survived by his wife, Helen Norman Houck of Marion; two sisters, Elizabeth Parks of Prattville, Ala., and Nellie Medley of Conowingo, Md.; one brother, Robert Houck of Winston- Salem, N.C.; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Friday, July 16, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Pastor Bob Kespelher and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Wassum Cemetery in Atkins.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Hounshell

Lena Lambert Hounshell, 69, of Bland, died Thursday, May 8, 1997 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was born in Tazewell County, the daughter of the late Morton and Myra Hounshell Lambert and was a member of the Bland Community Church.

She is survived by her husband, Harvey H. Hounshell of Bland; two sons, Barry H. Hounshell and Eddie D. Hounshell; four sisters: Mayme L. Harden of Meadowview, Ethel L. Lambert, Pearl L. Lambert, Lloyd F. Lambert, all of Bland; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Clair Lambert, Frazier Lambert , and Jean A. Lambert , all of Bland.

Funeral services will be held today, May 11, at 2 p.m. at the Newberry Funeral Chapel in Bland with the Rev. Claude Dove and the Rev. Will Shewey officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Bethel Cemetery in Bland. The family will receive friends tonight from 5 to 8 at the Newberry Funeral Home.

Hounshell

HARVEY HARMON HOUNSHELL, age 75 of Bland, Virginia died Monday, December 4, 2000 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was the son of the late Charles an Lilly Peak Hounshell and was a retired farmer. He was preceded in death by his wife Lena Lambert Hounshell. He is survived by: two sons - Barry Hounshell and Eddie Hounshell, both of Bland, VA; three sisters and brother-in-law - Emma and Billy Parker, Pearl Hounshell, all of Bland, VA and Biddie Peak, of Bluefield, WV; two sisters-in-law - Virginia Hounshell, of Bland, VA and Olie Hounshell of Rural Retreat, VA; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel with the interment in the Hounshell Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.

Hounshell

Pauline Leedy Hounshell, age 80, died Thursday, June 25, 1998 at her home in Marion. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Hounshell and two sons, Ronnie (Bird) Hounshell and June Hounshell.

She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Judy Hounshell of Marion; four sisters and one brother-in-law, Iva Haynes of Chilhowie, Ruby Overbey of Rural Retreat, Ester Taylor of Elk Creek, and Midge and Ed Huddle of Martinsville; three grandchildren, Paige McGhee, Todd Hounshell and Michael Hounshell; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Sunday, June 28, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial followed in New Bethel Cemetery in Wythe County.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Hounshell

Ronnie (Bird) Hounshell, age 57, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 1998 in the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. He was a local businessman in Smyth County for many years.

He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Paige and Rodney McGhee of Radford; his mother, Pauline L. Hounshell of Marion; one brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Judy Hounshell of Marion.

Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 19, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage and Father Robert Krenik officiating. Burial followed in New Bethel Cemetery in Wythe County.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Houser

Mary Ann Houser, 42 of 13009 Kingmill Pike, Bristol, Va. died Saturday, Aug.5,1995 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol, an In Home Health Care Worker, and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, Billy B.Houser, two daughters, Katherine B. Thompson,and Melissa Ann Houser, both of Bristol, one son, Billy Wayne Houser, Bristol. Five sisters, Brenda Canter and Bessie Parson, both of Granite Falls, N.C.,Shirley Cadle,Glade Spring,Betty Tittle,Blountville, and Louise Miller,Bristol,Tnn. seven brothers: Jackie Canter,Ronnie Canter,Clifford Canter, Johnny Canter, Robert Canter,Bobby Canter, and Jerry Canter, all of Bristol. Six grandsons, and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. Mary Ann was proceeded in death by her son, G. Allen Houser,July 22,1995,and two brothers, Jimmy Canter and Allen Canter.

Houston

PARRIS GOLDEN (SONNY) HOLSTON, JR., age 58 of Wytheville, Virginia and formerly of Rural Retreat, Virginia, died Thursday, November 9, 2000 at his residence. He was born in Gaithersburg, Maryland, the son of the late Parris G., Sr. and Josephine Morris Holston. He is survived by: his wife - Oreta J. Pauley Holston, of the home; two daughters and son-in-law - Lori and Rodney Jones and Rhonda Holston all of Wytheville; one son - Mark Pauley of Lynchburg, VA; four sisters and brothers-in-law - Sylvia and Lonnie Pauley of Upperco, Maryland, Judy and Billy Smith of Rural Retreat, VA, Gladys and E.N. (Burr) Catron and Evelyn and James Etter, all of Wytheville, VA; three brothers and sisters-in-law - Calvin and Brenda Holston, Wayne and Kay Holston and Steve and Sandy Holston, all of Wytheville, VA; one grandson - Jason Jones; several nieces and nephews also survive.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 11, 2000 at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Harrison officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Community Church Cemetery (The Crawfish Valley) in Rural Retreat. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday evening at the Lindsey Funeral Home or at the residence at any time. Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat, Virginia is in charge of arrangements.

Howard

Helinor Ray Howard, age 72, died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

She is survived by one daughter, Joysue Copeland of Texas; two sons, Steve Copeland of Georgia and Johnny Howard of Marion; one brother, Ernie Britts of Phoenix, Ariz.; one grandchild, Tonya Howard.

Funeral services will be held today, Dec. 19, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Father Robert Krenik officiating. Burial will follow in Wassum Cemetery.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Howard

Jimmy Wayne "Kentucky" Howard, age 45, of Salisbury, N.C., died Monday, June 28, 1999 in Bristol Regional Medical Center from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

Mr. Howard was born July 17, 1953 in Harlan, Ky., the son of the late Barbara Wilson Howard "Granny" Seabury and Hamp Howard. He was a self-employed carpenter.

Surviving are one daughter, Amanda Lynn Howard of Philadelphia, Penn.; two sisters, Nadine Pathel of Salisbury, N.C., and Dora Jean Cruey of Marion.

The body has been cremated. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Rowan County Unit, P.O. Box 1264, Salisbury, N.C. 28145.

Summersett Funeral Home in Salisbury, N.C., was in charge of arrangements.

Howe

Percy William Howe, 68, formerly of Kingsport, Tenn., died Sunday, March 16, 1997 at Medical Center East, Birmingham, Ala.

He was a native of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, then resided in Gadsden, Ala., and had lived in Kingsport for the past five years.

He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and retired from Alabama Power Company.

He was a member of Eastlake United Methodist Church and First Broad Street United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Frances Fischer Howe; one daughter, Ginger Howe, Mascot, Tenn.; three sons and daughters-in-law, Fred and Kitty Howe and Danny and Debbie Howe, all of Kingsport, Tenn., and Harry and Denise Howe, Marion; four grandchildren, Will, Amanda, Virginia and Matthew Howe; two sisters, Salena Jones, Gadsden, Ala., and Mrs. Ralph (Claire) Myrick, Summerdale, Ala.; several nephews and grand nieces; best friend and fishing buddy, Charles Stringer.

Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 20, in First Broad Street United Methodist Church with the Rev. Charles Lippse and Dr. William Randal Frye officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Broad Street United Methodist Church, Music Department or Carpenters Helpers, 100 East Church Circle, Kingsport, Tenn. 37662, or to Project Cross Roads, P.O. Box 945, Marion, VA 24354.

Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home in Kingsport, Tenn., was in charge of arrangements.

Howe

Jean Delp Howe, age 82, of Crockett, died Wednesday, March 17, 1999 in the Wythe County Community Hospital.

Mrs. Howe was born in Grayson County, the daughter of the late Peter M. and Gertrude Hurt Delp. She was a member of the Kings Grove United Methodist Church in Crockett and was preceded in death by her husband, Cloyd Wilson "Peanut" Howe.

She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Michael Tarter of Crockett; two granddaughters, Jenny Tarter and Tanya Tarter, both of Crockett; one brother, Omer Delp, Castlewood; three sisters-in-law, Frances Delp, Crockett, Wanda Delp, Galax, and Agnes Scott, Cocoa Beach, Fla.; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held today, March 20, at the Kings Grove United Methodist Church with the Rev. Rance Edwards, the Rev. Michael Hoyle, and Pastor Joe Shumate officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service time. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to the Rural Retreat Emergency Services or to the Kings Grove United Methodist Church.

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

Howell

Francis K. "Dix" Howell III, age 78, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2000 at his home in Colonial Heights.

Mr. Howell was born on Nov. 12, 1921 in Pittsburgh, Penn., the son of the late Frank and Myra Howell. He was a native of Richmond. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Janet Banks Howell; a brother, Richard Howell; a son, Robert Francis Howell; and a stepson, Roger Gene Roe.

Mr. Howell was a First Lieutenant in the Army Corps of Engineers, a veteran of World War II, and held a private pilot's license. He was a 1944 honor graduate of Virginia Tech with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. He was a Certified Professional Engineer and past president and owner of the Frank Howell Company.

Mr. Howell was an avid swimmer, tennis player, and an active member of the Willow Oaks Country Club. He was also a member of the Hopewell Moose Lodge and served as president of the Dunlop Farms Condominium Association.

He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church.

Surviving are his wife, Helen Rouse Howell of Colonial Heights, formerly of Chilhowie; one daughter, Joan Howell of California; two sons, Steven B. Howell and wife Linda of Mechanicsville, and Dr. Malcolm L. Howell and wife Debra of Richmond; one stepson, Edward M. Roe and wife Nancy of Sutherland; five stepdaughters, Brenda Meade and husband Charles of Chester, Linda Bryant and husband Robert, Sandy Smith, Carolyn Jones and husband Michael, all of Colonial Heights, and Teresa Witte and husband Chris of Hanover; stepdaughter-in-law, Nancy Roe of Colonial Heights; one sister, Anne Allen of Sagamore Beach, Mass.; 18 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Poe and husband Bud, and Ruth McClure and husband Ken, all of Chilhowie.

Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 31, at 2 p.m. at J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home with the Rev. Marshall O. Bonds officiating. Internment was at Southlawn Memorial Park in Prince George.

J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home in Petersburg was in charge of arrangements.

Howell

Arthur McKinnley (Kenny) Howell, age 70, of Saltville, died Friday, June 11, 1999 at the Abingdon Manor in Abingdon.

Mr. Howell was the son of Trula White of Abingdon and lived most of his life in Glade Spring and Meadowview and was a member of McCalls Gap Presbyterian Church.

Surviving are two brothers, Jerry Howell of Tulsa, Okla., and David Howell of Chilhowie; three sisters, Mary Jane Meade of Bristol, Patricia Miller of Meadowview and Regina Surber of Chilhowie; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, June 14, at 2 p.m. in McCalls Gap Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Eugene Baldwin officiating. Burial followed in Old Glade Presbyterian Cemetery.

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

Howell
Betty Ilene Howell
West Jefferson
Aug. 4, 1919
March 19, 2000

Betty Ilene Conner Howell, 80, was remembered at funeral services held March 22 at Bald Mountain Baptist Church in West Jefferson. Rev. J.D. Walton, Rev. Billy Joe Blevins and Rev. Junior Seatz officiated. Burial followed in the Bald Mountain Cemetery.
Mrs. Howell was born in Ashe County to Ettie and Isaac Connor. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Howell; a daughter, Geneva Johnson; and a son, James Howell.

She is survived by five sons, Wayne Howell, Wilkesboro, Rex Howell, Concord, Oren Howell, Sparta, Joe Howell, Kannapolis, and Steve Howell, Warrensville; seven daughters, Patricia Reynolds, Concord, Katherine Jennings, Wilkesboro, Ruth Shepherd, Shirley Campbell, both of Kannapolis, Janalene Johnson, Grassy Creek, Avanell Miller, West Jefferson, and Annette Bittle, Concord; 27 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

Howell
John E. Howell
Louisville, Ky.
Died: Oct. 8, 2000 John E. Howell, formerly of Ashe County, was remembered at services held in Louisville, Ky.

Howell

Robert Lee "Bobby" Howell, age 41, died Monday, Jan. 13, 1997 in Baggs, Wyo.

Mr. Howell was formerly of Marion and had lived in Baggs, Wyo., for many years. He was preceded in death by his father, Bryan Howell.

He is survived by his wife, Anita King Howell of Baggs, Wyo.; two daughters, Barbara Howell and Crystal Howell, both of Baggs, Wyo.; one son, Matthew Howell of Baggs, Wyo.; his mother, Dwade Coe Howell of Chilhowie; three sisters, Dessie Sadler of Chilhowie, Mary Goodman of Marion, and Charlotte Felts of Fries; three brothers, Dean Howell of Rawlings, Wyo., Charles Howell of Chilhowie, and Duane Howell of Atkins; several nieces, nephews, uncles and aunts.

Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 18, at 2 p.m. at Grants Mortuary in Craig, Colo. Burial will follow in Craig, Colo. A local memorial service will be held today at 2 p.m. in Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Friends may call at the home of his mother, Dwade Coe Howell, in Chilhowie.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of local arrangements.

Howell

Bernard Graham Howell, age 66, died Thursday, Oct. 2, 1997 at his home in Elkton, Md.

Mr. Howell retired in 1982 after working 30 years at the Chrysler assembly plant in Newark, Del. He was a charter member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Rising Sun, Md., where he served as deacon before his illness.

He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Shirley R. Howell of the home; two daughters, Diana Kaye Loomis of Newark, Del., and Sharon Faye Howell of Elkton, Md.; two sisters, Jean Young of Orlando, Fla., and Swansie Baldwin of West Jefferson, N.C.; one granddaughter.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct. 5, at 2 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church in Rising Sun, Md. Burial was in Nottingham Missionary Baptist Cemetery near Oxford, Penn.

R.T. Jones & Foard Funeral Home in Newark, Del., was in charge of arrangements.

HOWELL

Mrs. Lucille Joines Howell, age 73, of 100 Rifle Range Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Monday afternoon, March 6, 2000, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She is survived by her husband: Willie Howell of the home; four daughters and two sons-in-law: Carlene and Bill Harvey of Durham, N.C., Althea Sanchez of Sparta, Sheri Howell of Sparta, and Tonya and David Jolly of Crumpler, N.C.; three sons and two daughters-in-law: Billy and Madge Howell, Donnie and Mary Howell, and Greg Howell, all of Sparta, N.C.; ten grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; a sister: Emalene Perry of Sparta; a brother: Edison Joines of Highland, Maryland; and one niece. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday 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. Wednesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta.

Howlett
Harless Brenton Howlett, 81, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, June 27, 2000.

He was born Aug. 24, 1918 in Hillsville.

He was a decorated WWII veteran of the United States Army having served in the European Theater of Operations. He retired from E.I. DuPont in Martinsville after 30 years of service. He was a faithful member of the Church of Christ for 51 years and a loving husband, father and grandfather.

Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Maynie Mitchell Howlett of Christiansburg; his children, John Howlett and wife, Barbara of Cinnaminson, N.J., Joan Cox and husband, Ken of Memphis, Tenn.; three granddaughters, Karla Howlett of Auburn, Ala., Erica Kidwell of Montgomery, Ala., and Emily Kidwell of memphis, Tenn.; one grandson, Jason Howlett and wife, Sherri of Mt. Laurel, N.J.; one great-grandson, Nicholas Howlett of Mt. Laurel, N.J.; one brother, Oshiar Howlett and wife, Elizabeth of Radford; one sister-in-law, Faye altizer and husband Lowell of Christiansburg; and one brother-in-law, Ray Mitchell of Floyd.

A funeral will be held today, Friday, at 2 p.m. in the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Wilkinson Memorial Cemetery. Lowell Altizer will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home.

Special thanks for the devoted attention by the caregivers at Wheatland Assisted Living and to Dr. Michael Payne and the fourth floor staff at Montgomery Regional Hospital.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Disease Roanoke/Salem Chapter (ADRDA), 2728 Colonial Ave., SW, Suite 2, Roanoke, VA 24015.

Hoyer

Dagmar Hoyer, age 89, died July 9, 1997 in Copenhagen, Denmark.

She is survived by two daughters, Tove Barker of Marion, and Inge Hienz of Copenhagen, Denmark; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 15, in Copenhagen, Denmark.

This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.

Hubble

David G. Hubble Jr., age 72, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 1998 at his home in Ceres. Mr. Hubble was preceded in death by his father, David Glen Hubble; two brothers, Paul and Hobert Hubble; one sister, Margaret Herald; and one son-in-law, Danny Hawk.

He is survived by his wife, Bertha Hubble of Ceres; two daughters and one son-in-law, Gail Hawk, and Darlene and Sam Turley, all of Ceres; one son and daughter-in-law, David and Jean Hubble of Lebanon; seven grandchildren: Joey Hawk, Missy Frye and husband Eddie, Edward Turley and wife Kristie, Michael Turley, David C. Hubble Jr. and wife Robin, Stephanie Hubble and Keith Hubble; his mother, Janie Hubble McGuire of Bluefield, W.Va.; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Marie Altizer of Tazewell, and Dorthy and Dale Whitehead of Bluefield, W.Va.; one brother and sister-in-law, Bailey and Ethel Hubble of Pulaski; one sister-in-law, Mattie Hubble of Bassett; one brother-in-law, John Herald of Tazewell.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 2 p.m. at the Zion United Methodist Church in Nebo with the Rev. Ron Rogers and the Rev. Harold Toms officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Saltville Life Saving Crew, Black Hill Station, c/o Jim Coulthard, 219 Old Wilderness Road, Saltville, VA 24370 or to the American Cancer Society, c/o Joyce Blevins, P.O. Box 905, Marion, VA 24354.

Hubble
WARREN CALVIN HUBBLE, age 72, of Ceres, Virginia, died Monday afternoon, January 1, 2001, at the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was born in Ceres, Virginia, the son of the late William Andrew Hubble, Sr., and Mary Umbarger Hubble. He is survived by his wife - Vilma Shupe Hubble of the home, Ceres, VA; three sons and daughters-in-law - Gary and Denise Hubble of Rich Valley, VA, Terry and Jeannie Hubble of Wytheville, VA, and Wayne Hubble of Ceres, VA; Mother-in-law - Inez Shupe of Ceres, VA; one sister and brother-in-law - Ann and Jimmy Britton of Ceres, VA; one brother and sister-in-law - Eddie and Barbara Hubble of Bluewell, WV; five grandchildren - C.J., Richard, Amanda, Kevin and Andy Hubble; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held at the Bethany United Methodist Church Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 4, 2001, with the Reverend Larry Patton and the Reverend Olen Lockhart officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening, at the church. Interment will follow the service at the Bethany Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post #9. Highland Funeral Services - Newberry Funeral Home in Bland, Virginia is in charge of arrangements.

Hubble

Marie Pruner Hubble, age 74, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2001 in Wythe County Community Hospital.

Mrs. Hubble was retired from Southwestern State Hospital after 20 years of nursing service.

She is survived by her husband, Rev. Ralph T. Hubble of Marion; one daughter and son-in- law, Jonnie Bell and Ray Lowery of Marion; one stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, Richard and Bonnie Hubble of Boonesmill; four stepdaughters and stepsons-in-law, Patricia and Tony Wykle of Christiansburg, Darlene and Donnie Richardson of Stanton, Ky., Linda and J.C. Woolridge of Skygusty, W.Va., and Joyce and Lynn Cody of Robbinsville, N.C.; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Maude and Tom Moore of Marion, and Mary Kate Greer of Atkins; two sisters-in-law, Velma Cook of Marion, and Myrtle Cook of Radford; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 6, at 11 .am. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Eugene Little officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

Hubble

Marie Pruner Hubble, age 74, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2001 in Wythe County Community Hospital.

Mrs. Hubble was retired from Southwestern State Hospital after 20 years of nursing service.

She is survived by her husband, Rev. Ralph T. Hubble of Marion; one daughter and son-in- law, Jonnie Bell and Ray Lowery of Marion; one stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, Richard and Bonnie Hubble of Boonesmill; four stepdaughters and stepsons-in-law, Patricia and Tony Wykle of Christiansburg, Darlene and Donnie Richardson of Stanton, Ky., Linda and J.C. Woolridge of Skygusty, W.Va., and Joyce and Lynn Cody of Robbinsville, N.C.; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Maude and Tom Moore of Marion, and Mary Kate Greer of Atkins; two sisters-in-law, Velma Cook of Marion, and Myrtle Cook of Radford; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 6, at 11 .am. at Seaver- Brown Chapel with the Rev. Eugene Little officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. o

Hubble

Phillip F. Hubble, age 52, of Jacksonville, Fla., died Monday, Nov. 9, 1998 in a Jacksonville hospital.

Mr. Hubble was born in Pearisburg but was raised in Rural Retreat by his grandfather, the late Carl T. Hubble and an aunt, Verna H. Henley. He was a professional truck driver for the Winn-Dixie Corporation. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank W. Hubble.

Surviving are his wife, Roxie C. Hubble, Jacksonville, Fla.; four stepchildren,; his mother, Marie M. Hubble, Roanoke; one sister, Pam Hall, Max Meadows; two aunts, Evelyn H. Lundy and Verna H. Henley, both of Rural Retreat; a special cousin, Beverly Wynn, Rural Retreat.

Funeral services and burial will be held at the Arlington Park Cemetery and Funeral Home in Jacksonville, Fla.

This is a courtesy announcement by Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat.

HUBER

A. Anderson Huber of Ennice, NC passed away on Tuesday, July 18 in his home. He was surrounded by his immediate family. Mr. Huber was born February 7, 1930 in New York City to Walter Huber and Margaret Goss Huber. Mr. Huber graduated from Cornell University in 1954 with a degree in Agriculture after serving in the 82nd Airborne Division during the Korean Conflict. Prior to moving to Alleghany County in 1993, Mr. Huber was a banker while living in Atlanta. Andy was instrumental in the formation of Christ Church Episcopal and was involved in farming and local civic activities. He is survived by his wife, Frances Robinson Huber of the home; his daughter, Elizabeth Rhett Huber of Atlanta, Ga.; his son, A. Anderson Huber, Jr. of Darien, CT., along with his wife Pamela Polley Huber, sons, A. Anderson Huber, III and Wesley Baxter Huber, and daughter, Kathleen Frances Huber; his son, Edward Merritt Huber of Atlanta, Ga., along with his wife Jan Jenkins Huber and sons, John Merritt Huber and Edward Blake Huber; his daughter, Phred Huber of San Francisco, Ca; his son, Timothy Norman Huber of Atlanta, Ga. and his son, James Robinson Huber of Atlanta, Ga. The family will be receiving friends Thursday evening from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at their home at 1387 Big Oak Road, Ennice, NC. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, July 21 at the Sparta United Methodist Church with the Reverend Stanely McGraw officiating. A private distribution of ashes will follow at the family's home. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Christ Church (Episcopal) Building Fund at PO Box 1866, Sparta, NC 28675 or The Glade Creek Volunteer Fire Department at PO Box 39, Ennice, NC 28623. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home is assisting the Huber family.

Huddle

Frances Kyle Huddle, age 80, formerly of Rural Retreat, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 1998 at her home in Newton, N.C.

Mrs. Huddle was born in Rural Retreat on March 17, 1917 and was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Sam W. Huddle.

She is survived by one sister, Anne Kyle Hall, Newton, N.C.; one brother and sister-in-law, Charles Mitchell and Virginia Lee Kyle, Bedford, Texas; two nieces, Elizabeth Hall Mikels, and Konnie Kyle Frickman; four nephews, William Ramsey Hall, James Ward Hall, Michael Lee Hall and Frank W. Huddle.

Graveside services were held Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 1 p.m. at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat with Pastor Larry M. Bollinger officiating. The family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to the American Cancer Society, 353 2nd St. N.W., Hickory, N.C. 28602 or to the Hospice of Catawba Valley, 263 2nd St. N.E., Hickory, N.C. 28602.

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

Hudson

RHODA ELIZABETH "BESSIE" REED HUDSON, age 85, of Salem, Virginia, formerly of Max Meadows died Monday, September 11, 2000, in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Wythe County the daughter of the late James Fletcher and Dora Hoback Reed. She was a member of the Fort Chiswell United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Norman P. Hudson. She is survived by: a daughter Gayle Groff of Roanoke, VA; a son Norman C. Hudson of Wytheville, VA; a sister Ethel Council of Max Meadows, Va.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 14, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel in Wytheville with Mr. Jack King officiating. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. until service time on Thursday.

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

HUDSON

Mrs. Doris Wagoner Hudson, Age 74, of 11817 N.C. Hwy 18N, Ennice, N.C., died Saturday, June 19, 1999, in the Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax, Va., She is survived by her husband: Fred Hudson of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law: Ronnie and Kathleen Hudson, and Donnie and Joyce Hudson, all of Ennice, and Floyd and Kim Hudson of Mt. Airy, NC; one daughter and son-in-law: Margaret and Garnett Cox of Roanoke, Va.; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Page and Hazel Wagoner and Ray and Grace Wagoner, all of Sparta; eight grandchildren: five great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conduced June 22 at Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Pleasant Home Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant Home Union Baptist Church, c/o Rex Todd, Pleasant Home Church Rd., Sparta, NC 28675

HUDSON

Mr. Charles Dean Hudson, age 62, of 4569 Hwy. 18 North, Sparta, NC, died Friday evening, December 22, at his home. He is survived by his wife: Mabel Wingler Hudson of the home; one son: Chuck Hudson of the home; his mother: Tressie Blevins Hudson of Ennice, N.C.; three sisters and brothers-in-law: Lois and Clinton McGrady of Sparta, Shirley and Leon Hiatt of Mt. Airy, NC Carol and Robert UpChurch of Sparta; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Bill and Colene Hudson of Ennice, and Robert and Mary Alice Hudson of Sparta; his mother-in-law: Blanche Wingler of Scottville, N.C. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon December 26, at 2:00 p.m. at the Mt. Carmel Church of the Brethren at Scottville. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. The body will be placed in the Church 30 minutes prior to the funeral services to lie-in-state. Military Rites will be conducted by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW post # 7034. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta.

Huff

Oliver Zane Huff, age 66, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1999 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

Mr. Huff was retired from the U.S. Army where he served as a Sergeant E6, 5th Special Forces Green Beret. He was a paratrooper and served two tours in the Vietnam War and the Korean Conflict. He received three Purple Hearts and Distinguished Pistol Shot. He was a member of the Saltville VFW Hardy Roberts Post #7328 and was a retired supervisor of the Amtrax Railroad.

Mr. Huff was preceded in death by a son, Mark Phillip Huff Sr.

Survivors include seven sons: Dennis Huff, Ohio, Alan Huff, Covington, Bill Huff, Indianapolis, Ind., Jack Huff, Greenville, S.C., David Huff and Tony Huff, both of Fairland, Ind., and Jeff Huff, Saltville; two daughters, Marie Williams, Texas, and Cindy Huff Stewart, Saltville; two brothers, Ed Huff, Texas, Denver Huff, California; two sisters, Verna Huff and Opal Nickels, both of Texas; 26 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be conducted today, Jan. 30, at 2 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Dan Jividen and the Rev. David Mumpower officiating. Burial will follow at the Elizabeth Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the U.S. Army Honor Guard.

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

Huffman

Barbara Huffman, age 50, of Kernersville, N.C., died Sunday, Jan. 26, 1997 in Moses Cone Hospital, Greensboro.

Ms. Huffman was a Senior Claims Supervisor for Kemper Insurance Company and was a former part-time funeral director for Hanes Lineberry. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Blaine and Hazel Sage. She was a member of Willomore Baptist Church.

Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Mark Cooper of Greensboro, N.C.; two sons, Roger Ellis (Skip) Huffman Jr. of Greensboro, N.C., and Brian Keith Huffman and fiancee Ginny R. Stallings of Kernersville, N.C.; three sisters, Elaine Sage of Greensboro, N.C., Dr. Phyllis Atwell and husband Bobby Atwell of Banner Elk, N.C., and Debbie Ross and husband Ty Ross of Summerfield, N.C.; three brothers, Richard Sage and wife Lynda Sage of Atlanta, Ga., William (Bill) Sage and wife Dee Sage, and Steve Sage, all of Greensboro, N.C.; one grandson, Joshua Mark Cooper; 10 nieces, eight nephews, and two great-nieces; a longtime best friend, Teresa I. Humphreys.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 2 p.m. at Willomore Baptist Church with burial in Guilford Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, N.C. 27405.

Hanes Lineberry Vanstory Chapel was in charge of arrangements.

Huffman

Esther Henderson Huffman, age 87, of Konnarock, died Monday, Feb. 22, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

She was a lifelong resident of Konnarock, a charter member of the Konnarock Seventh-day Adventist Church and the widow of Will Huffman.

Survivors include four stepdaughters, Ella Mae Taylor, Vivian Adams and Naomi Boone, all of Konnarock, and Bernice Priest of McCauley Bridge, W.Va.; three stepsons, Ed Huffman of Lenoir, N.C., Jack Huffman of Konnarock, and Ernest "Doc" Huffman of Damascus; one sister, Bernice Killen of Konnarock; several step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 24, in the Konnarock Seventh-day Adventist Church with Pastor Garland Day officiating. Burial will be in the Azen Cemetery in Konnarock.

Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of the arrangements.

Hughes
Paul Hughes
West Jefferson
Aug. 8, 1913
Jan. 28, 2000

Paul Murdock Hughes, 86, was remembered at funeral services held Jan. 30 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Kenneth Morris officiated. Burial followed in Burkett Family Cemetery.

Mr. Hughes was born in Cumberland County to Murdock Hughes and Jane Wishart Hughes. He was a salesman for a sporting goods store.

He is survived by his wife, Polly McNeill Hughes of the home; and several nieces and nephews.

Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Hughes

James "Jim" Hughes, age 76, a resident of the Greendale Home for the Aged in Abingdon, died Saturday, March 18, 2000.

He was a farmer and a lifelong resident of Washington County.

Survivors include one sister, Sara Huffman, Kingsport, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were conducted Tuesday, March 21, at 11 a.m. in the Henderson Family Cemetery with the Rev. Clark Powers and the Rev. Darvin Woodruff officiating.

Campbell Funeral Home in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements.

Hughes

Melanie Diane Hughes, age 28, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000 at her home in Abingdon.

Mrs. Hughes had lived most of her life in Smyth County before moving to Abingdon 3 1/2 years ago. She was a 1989 graduate of Marion Senior High School.

She is survived by her husband, Timothy Hughes; two daughters, Laken Nichole Moore, Chilhowie, and Stephanie Lynn Hamm, Sugar Grove; her mother, Nancy Snyder, Mountain City, Tenn.; her father, Carl "Gene" Billings, Marion; her stepfather, Wayne Snyder, Mountain City, Tenn.; her stepmother, Kay Billings, Marion; one brother, Donald W. Snyder, Mountain City, Tenn.; one sister, Missy K. Billings, Marion; her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Howard (Lucy) Richardson, Sugar Grove; her maternal grandfather, James Grover Cox, Marion.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Jan. 23, at 2 p.m. in the Calvary Baptist Church in Marion with the Rev. Marion Boggs officiating. Burial followed in the Slemp Cemetery.

Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements.

Humphrey

Ruth Painter Humphrey, age 88, of Rural Retreat, died Monday, June 2, 1997 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

She was a member of the Rural Retreat United Methodist Church. She attended the College of William & Mary and was a retired school teacher at the Rural Retreat Elementary School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Douglas Humphrey Sr.

She is survived by one son, R. Douglas Humphrey Jr., DDS, of Rural Retreat; one grandson, Brad Humphrey, of Louisa; one sister, Doris P. Grubb, Rural Retreat; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 5, at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat with the Rev. Robert Countiss officiating. The family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to the charity of their choice. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight, June 4, at the Lindsey Funeral Home.

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

Humphrey
Roy William Humphrey
Creston
July 14, 1909
Sept. 7, 2000

Roy William Humphrey, 91, was remembered at funeral services held Sept. 12, at the Three Forks Baptist Church in Creston. Rev. Julian Owen, Rev. Lloyd Day and Rev. Chris Goodman officiated. Burial followed in the Humphrey Family Cemetery in Creston.

Mr. Humphrey was born in Ashe County to the late Granville and Cora Alice Goss Humphrey. He was a retired farmer.

He is survived by his wife, Trula Price Humphrey; three sons, Don Humphrey, Klamath Falls, Ore., Ray Humphrey, Citrus Springs, Fla., and Sanford Humphrey, Mountain City, Tenn.; one sister, Grace Singleton, Abingdon, Va.; one step-grandson; and several nieces and nephews.

Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail at www.funeral-plans.com or ashelawn@fastransit.net.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made for the care of the Spence Cemetery, Rosa lea Lineback, 325 Northfield Dr., King, N.C. 27021.

Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Humphreys

W.R. Humphreys Jr., age 73, died Sunday, May 9, 1999 at his home in Rural Retreat.

Mr. Humphreys was born in Max Meadows, the son of the late William Raper Sr. and Dovie Richardson Humphreys. He was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church in Cedar Spring, a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army, and had retired from the Brunswick Corporation in Marion.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Evangeline Groseclose Humphreys, of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Annette and Jim Mabe, Chilhowie; two sons and daughters-in-law, Curtis W. and Nancy Humphreys, Wytheville, and Troy and Amy Humphreys, Rural Retreat; one sister, Betty Jean Humphreys, Wytheville; one brother, Paul L. Humphreys, Rural Retreat; one granddaughter, Stacey Burton; two step-granddaughters, Casey and Jenny Mabe; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 11, at 2 p.m. at the Asbury United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bill Perkins officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery with graveside military rites being conducted by Marion VFW Post 4667. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Emergency Services or to the Asbury United Methodist Church.

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

Humphries

Dorothy Edna Humphries, age 90, died Sunday, March 12, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

Mrs. Humphries was born in Oswego, Tenn., to the late Rosa Huddleston and James Bowman. Along with her husband, the late Curtis Edwards, she was owner and operator of several restaurants throughout the southeast. She was of the Baptist faith.

Survivors include one stepson, A.C. Edwards, Illinois; three nieces, Mrs. James (Barbara) Shoun, Bristol, Mrs. Enoch (Norma) Senter, Clintwood, and Mrs. Ralph (Mildred) Blizzard, Blountville, Tenn.

Graveside services will be held Thursday, March 16, at 2 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery in Bristol with the Rev. Danny Thompson officiating.

Bradley's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Hundley

Clara Keesling Hundley, age 106, of Wytheville, died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 1997 in the Wythe County Community Hospital.

She was a member of the Rural Retreat United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, George Norwood Hundley.

She is survived by one niece, Evelyn Keesling; four great-nieces, Carolyn Willis, Nancy Brickey, Patsy Carrier and Kitty McBride; two great-nephews, Julian Sisler and William J. Keesling; several great-great-nieces and nephews; special friends, James C. and Rachel B. Lindsey, Rural Retreat.

Funeral services will be held today, Oct. 25, at 11 a.m. at Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Robert Countiss officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service.

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

Hunley

Helen Virginia Hunley, age 93, of Wytheville, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000 in the Wythe County Community Hospital.

Mrs. Hunley was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late John and Molly Clemmons. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Crockett Hunley and an infant son, James Crockett Hunley. She was a member of the Maranatha Church of God.

She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Doris L. and Jack BeCraft, Jean E. Hunley, all of Wytheville, and Mary Madeline Picard of Newport News; three sons and daughters-in-law, Randolph and Marie Hunley, Donald A. and Sue Hunley, all of Wytheville, and William and Lorriane Hunley of Ceres; 16 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 19, at 2 p.m. at the Maranatha Church of God with the Rev. Tony Holley officiating. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service time.

Barnett''s Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of arrangements.

Hunley

Helen Richardson Hunley, age 83, of Wytheville, died Friday, Aug. 27, 1999 in the Birdmont Health Care Center.

Mrs. Hunley was the daughter of the late John W. and Blanche Smith Richardson and was preceded in death by her husband James F. Hunley; a grandson Craig Mabe; one sister and four brothers.

She is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Mary Lee and Franklin Mabe of Max Meadows, and Linda H. Perry of Johnson City, Tenn.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Clenda Hunley of Wytheville, and Robert "Bob" and Josie Hunley of Groseclose; two sisters, Louise Price of Wytheville, and June Goodwin of Salem; grandchildren and spouses, Michael and Kim Mabe of Max Meadows, Jamie and Lisa Mabe of Crockett, Lorrie and Jeff Malcolm, Johnson City, Tenn., Wendy and Lee Williams, Memphis, Tenn., and Heather Hunley and fianc‚‚ Nick Kapranos; great-grandchildren, Hanna Mabe and Jackson Malcom; sisters-in-law, Margaret Richardson of Wytheville, and Doris Richardson of Salem.

Funeral services were conducted Monday, Aug. 30, at 2 p.m. in the West End United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dennis Milligan and the Rev. Ann Blair officiating. Interment was in the West End Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the West End United Methodist Church Building Fund, 1030 W. North St., Wytheville, VA 24382.

Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements.

Hunt

Glenn Houston Hunt, age 58, died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000 at his home in Saltville.

Mr. Hunt was a disabled retiree from Brunswick Corp., and was a Christian.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Bram and Mammie Hunt; one brother, Melvin Hunt; one granddaughter, Hannah Roop.

Surviving are his wife, Wilma Rhea Hunt; one son, Randy Lee Hunt, Saltville; one daughter, Rhonda Hunt Roop, Saltville; two brothers, Lincoln Hunt and Ted Hunt, both of Saltville; four sisters, Loreen Wilson, Josie Nunley, Billie Roark and Connie Martin, all of Saltville; four grandchildren, Tessa Roop, Haley Roop, Jeremy Hunt and Julia Hunt, all of Saltville; one daughter-in-law, Tina Hunt, Saltville; one son-in-law, Robert Roop, Saltville; two special friends, Eddie Stokes and Mac Davidson.

Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Wade Kestner officiating. Burial followed in the Mount Rose Cemetery.

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

Hunt

Mildred "Dot" Hiler Hunt, age 74, died Saturday, May 23, 1998 in the Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn.

She was a nurse at Smyth County Community Hospital for a number of years. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, Matson Drive, where she taught the Adult Ladies Sunday School Class. She also taught the Young Adult Sunday School Classes for over 50 years.

She was preceded in death by her father, Preston Hiler and a sister, Carol Sue Joines.
Surviving are her husband of 57 years, William Henry "Bill" Hunt of the Riverside Community near Chilhowie; her children, Preston "Pat" and Doris Hunt of Chesapeake, Linda and Charles Galliher and William "Billy" and Brenda Hunt, all of Riverside, Mary and Dick Taylor of Chilhowie, and Juanita and Ralph Duff of Saltville; nine grandchildren: Chuck Galliher, Sabana Seca, Patrick Hunt, Kimberly Taylor, Becky Hunt, Tammy Taylor Blevins, Jonathan Duff, Robbie Buchanan and Christy Duff; her stepmother, Okie Hiler of Marion; two sisters, Mrs. Ralph (Louise) Tilson of Chilhowie, and Mrs. Ralph (Betty) Ward of Kingsport, Tenn.; a very special friend, Dee Collins of Chilhowie.

Funeral services were held Monday, May 25, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Pastor Marion Boggs and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 26, at 11 a.m. at the Riverside Cemetery in Chilhowie.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Hunt

Frankie J. Hunt Sr., age 66, died Thursday, April 1, 1999 at his home in Saltville.

Mr. Hunt was a very loving father, husband and friend. He was known throughout Washington and Smyth counties for his skills as a master craftsman in the art of woodworking. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and attended Madam Russell United Methodist Church.

Survivors include his wife, Billie Jeanette Hunt; two sons and daughters-in-law, Frankie J. Hunt Jr. and Becky Hunt, Bristol, and Robert Alan Hunt and Amy M. Hunt, Marion; one stepson, Jonathan Rawn, Columbus, Ohio; one stepdaughter, Beverly Rawn, Chattanooga, Tenn.; two brothers, Curtis Hunt, Saltville, and Dewey Hunt, North Carolina; four sisters, Lizzie Wyatt, Glade Spring, Dora Pruitt, Mendota, Claudia McMahan, Chilhowie, and Katie Smith, Saltville; two grandsons, Caleb Hunt and David Hunt; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted today, April 3, at 11 a.m. at the D. R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Hudson, the Rev. Jim Wright, the Rev. Scott A. Robertson-Gouge and the Rev. Chuck Herrell officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Rose Cemetery.

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

Hunt

Earnest "Matthew" Hunt, age 53, of Glade Spring, died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 1997 in Duke University Hospital, Durham, N.C.

He was a deacon and song leader in Little Flock Holiness Church for over 15 years.

Survivors include his wife, Carol Compton Hunt; two daughters and one son-in-law, Glenda and Dennis Dempsey, Glade Spring, and Lisa Hunt of the home; three brothers, Curtis Hunt and Franklin Hunt, both of Saltville, and Dewey Hunt, Morganton, N.C.; four sisters, Dorie Pruitt, Bristol, Tenn., Claudia McMahan, Chilhowie, Katie Smith, Saltville and Lizzie Wyatt, Glade Spring; one grandson, Gabriel Dempsey; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 29, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Stanley and the Rev. Roger O'Quinn officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery.

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

Hurley

Alma Lee "Crickett" Hurley, age 58, of Konnarock, died Friday, Aug. 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. She was preceded in death by her father, Ambrose Weaver.
She was a native of Grayson County and was retired from Grayson County School System where she was a traveling librarian. She was a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church and was a homemaker.

Survivors include her husband, Bob Hurley Sr.; three sons, Bobby Hurley Jr., Dallas, Ga., Thomas Hurley and James Hurley, both of Konnarock; her mother, Pearl Weaver, Konnarock; one brother, Curtis Weaver, Whitetop; one sister, Melba Martin, Alexandria; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4, in Green Cove Baptist Church with the Rev. T.A. Pennington and the Rev. Jody Blevins officiating. Burial was in Green Cove Cemetery.

Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.

Hurt
Orla Hurt
Crumpler
Died: Jan. 30, 2000

Orla Hurt, 78, was remembered at funeral services held Feb. 6 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Mary Lautenslager and Dr. John Deason officiated. Burial followed in the Senter Cemetery.

Mrs. Hurt is survived by her husband, A.B. Hurt Jr.; one daughter, Cheryl Radley; two sisters, Helen Nantz and Ann Orren; and one grandson, Nathaniel Scott Radley.

Memorials may be made to Senior Companion Program, PO Box 50, West Jefferson, NC 28694.

Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.

Hutchens

Virginia Vaught Hutchens, 78, of Galax, died Friday, May 5, 2000, at her home.

She was born Sept. 3, 1921, in Grayson County to W.R. Vaught and Margaret Pope.

She was the widow of Leverne Hutchens.

Survivors include two daughters, Mary Margaret Edwards of Galax, and Pamela Ruth Ortego of Humble, Texas; three sons, James Leverne Hutchens of Galax, Richard Vaught Hutchens of Woodlawn and John William Hutchens of Claudeville; eight grandchildren; and one great- grandchild.

A funeral was held Sunday at Oakland United Methodist Church with burial in the Oakland Cemetery. The Rev. Alan Graham and Dr. Jeff Lambert officiated.

Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Hutchins

Myrtle Parks Hutchins, age 96, died Wednesday, April 21, 1999 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home.

Mrs. Hutchins was a member of the Marion Baptist Church.

Surviving are one daughter, Thelma Hutchins of Marion; one stepbrother, Robert E. Aker of Marion; several nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were conducted Friday, April 23, at 2 p.m. in Slemp Cemetery.

Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Hutson

Teresa Thomas (Terri) Hutson, age 43, died Wednesday, June 17, 1998 at her home in Hull, Ga. She was a native of Bristol, Tenn., and had lived in numerous states including Hawaii, where she became a certified scuba diving instructor.

The majority of the past 15 years were spent working with her long-time companion, Bob Fulford, as a part-time secretary and full-time goodwill ambassador in the Motion Picture Film Industry. During that time, she was a member of the Women of the Motion Picture Industry (W.O.M.P.I.).

She is survived by one daughter, Kimberly J. Hutson, Georgia; one son, Mark R. Hutson of Kentucky; her mother, June Thomas of Chilhowie; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Bonita and Jim Wampler, Bluff City, Tenn., Clarice and Robert Nichols of Chicago, Ill., Reba and Ernest Catsulis of Chilhowie, and Donna and Jimmy Widner of Glade Spring; three brothers, Kyle Thomas of Damascus, Vernon Thomas of Meadowview, and Wade Thomas of Glade Spring; two sisters-in-law, Linda Thomas and Opal Thomas; two grandchildren, Christopher and Nicole; several nieces and nephews.

A memorial service was conducted Monday, June 22, at 10 a.m. in the Mt. Olivet Church in Glade Spring with the Rev. R.J. Cullop officiating. The committal service and inurnment followed in Mt. Olivet Cemetery.

Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.

Hutton

Mary Creloa Hutton, age 84, widow of J. Hugh Hutton, died Saturday, Feb. 8, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Ron Hutton and Robert Hutton.

Mrs. Hutton was a member of the First Baptist Church of Damascus and later, after moving to Marion, became an active member of Marion Baptist Church.

She is survived by two sons and three daughters-in-law, Jim and Phyllis Hutton of Blacksburg, Joe and Suzanne Hutton of Abingdon, and Betty Hutton of Chapel Hill, N.C.; five grandchildren: Ron Hutton of Chapel Hill, N.C., Cynthia Ferrell of Richmond, Chris Hutton of Greenville, N.C., Vicki Hutton of New Orleans, La., and Candice Hawkins of Blacksburg.

Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m. at the Marion Baptist Church with Dr. William A. Slater officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Marion Baptist Church, 1258 N. Main St., Marion, VA 24354.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Hutton

Mary E. Hutton, age 77, of Marion, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 1996 in the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.

Mrs. Hutton was a lifelong resident of Marion. She worked at Harwood for several years and had retired from the Blue Ridge Job Corps Center in Marion. She was a member of the Faith Missionary Baptist Church and was preceded in death by a son, Richard Allen Hutton.

Survivors include her husband, George S. Hutton; two sons, Roger Hutton and Sherman Eugene Hutton, both of Marion; one sister, Margaret Davidson, Marion; one brother, Oscar Sherill Foster, Roanoke; two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James Arthur officiating. Interment followed in the Wassum Cemetery.

Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Hutton

Wilma Faye "Granny" Hutton, age 86, widow of John Earl Hutton, died Monday, Nov. 9, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

She is survived by three daughters, Opal Curtis, Barbara Hutton, both of Marion, and Betty Clapp of Saltville; two sons, Darrell Hutton of Sugar Grove, and William E. Hutton of Fredericksburg; 34 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; a special friend, Sally Smith; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Thursday, Nov. 12, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Hutton-Cox Cemetery in Sugar Grove.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Hutton

Major B. Hutton, age 87, died Friday, April 7, 2000 in Grace Healthcare in Abingdon.

Mr. Hutton was preceded in death by his wife, Mary H. Hutton and was a former resident of Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home.

He is survived by two nephews, Jeff Hutton of Marion, and Richard Hutton of Bristol; one niece, Sharon Hutton of Canonsburg, Penn..

Funeral services were held Monday, April 10, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Hutton

Mary H. Hutton, age 87, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 1997 in North Carolina Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C.

She is survived by her husband, Major B. Hutton of Marion; one sister, Sophia O'Dell of Charlotte, N.C.; several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 19, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Dr. William A. Slater officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.

Hutton

George S. Hutton, age 82, died Friday, July 31, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital.

Mr. Hutton was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He retired from the Va. Dept. of Transportation with over 32 years of service.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary E. Hutton and one son, Richard Allen Hutton.

Survivors include two sons, Roger Hutton and Sherman Eugene Hutton, both of Marion; one sister, Elsie Thompson, Marion; two grandchildren, Angela Hutton and Elizabeth Hutton.

Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug. 2, at 3 p.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Marion Boggs and the Rev. Steve Hutton officiating. Interment followed in the Wassum Cemetery with full military honors being rendered by the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667.

Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.

Hylton

Annie Belle Hylton, 79, of Meadows of Dan, died Thursday, March 22, 2001 at Heritage Hall- Laurel Meadows.

Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Michael Wayne and Ruth J. Hylton of Hillsville; three daughters and sons-in-law, Ava and David Willard of Meadows of Dan, Linda and Donald Webb of Laurel Fork and Wanda and Craig Rhudy of Pensacola, Fla.; and eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

A funeral was held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Knowles Eden Cemetery in Patrick County. The Rev. Clarence Marshall officiated.

Hyman

Thomas L. (Tom) Hyman Jr., age 29, of Saltville, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital.

Mr. Hyman was a senior at Virginia Tech and a Resident Advisor for Virginia Tech. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and was preceded in death by his father, Thomas L. Hyman Sr.

Survivors include his mother, Katie Lester Hyman, Saltville; two sisters, Tina H. Cook, Saltville, and Eleanor S. Desai, Oak Hill; two brothers-in-law, Duane Cook and Amit Desai; three nieces and one nephew; two special friends, Scott Everhart and Jennifer Overbay.

Funeral services were conducted Thursday, March 2, at 2 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with burial in the Mount Rose Cemetery.

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

Ingram

Doris Brown Martin Ingram, age 84, widow of James "Jack" Ellis Ingram, died Sunday, July 27, 1997 in Winston-Salem, N.C.

She is survived by two daughters, Iris Fay Goodman of Lenoir City, Tenn., and Mary Ann Halsey of Albuquerque, N.M.; one son, James Sherrell Ingram of Winston-Salem, N.C.; one sister, Martha "Mattie" Nunn of Hampton; 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be held today, July 30, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Harry Howe officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Disease Association, 919 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Ill. 60611.

Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.

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