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Edward Shirl Keen, age 74, of Atkins, formerly of Richlands, died Thursday, April 27, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mr. Keen was born in Raven and was a son of the late Marvin Hubbard Keen and Ziel Mason Biby Keen. He was a lifelong resident of the Atkins area and was of the Holiness faith.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one son, Allen Keen; one daughter, Margaret Wix; and one brother, Franklin Keen.
Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Louise Keen; eight daughters, Pat and husband Roy Beckner of Salem; Bonnie Garrett of Roanoke; Georgia McWilliams, Brenda and husband Ken Cole, and Elizabeth and husband Wayne Compton, all of Marion; Sharon Barker of Gordensville; Stella and husband Richard Mullins of Atkins; and Sarah and husband Raymond Sheets of Sugar Grove; three sons, Alvin Keen of Marion, Luther and wife Rita Keen of Richlands, and Walter and wife Wilma Keen of Sugar Grove; five sisters, Pauline Perry, Swords Creek, Beulah Arrington, Norma Vance, Doris Grimmett and Rinda Osborne, all of Richlands; 28 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, May 1, at 2 p.m. at the HurstScott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with the Rev. Arnold Street and the Rev. Kathleen Stanley officiating. Interment followed in the Westfork Cemetery in Richlands.
Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands was in charge of arrangements.
Keene
Ethel McVey Keene, age 88, of Chilhowie, died Thursday, April 15, 1999 at Francis Marion Manor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Edward Keene.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted today, April 17, at 11 a.m. at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jim Lundy officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Clair Bottom Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery.
Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.
Keesee
Martha Doane Keesee, age 66, of Saltville, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.
Mrs. Keesee was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert W. "Bodie" Keesee.
Surviving are four sons, Jimmy Keesee, Jeff Keesee, Michael "Mutt" Keesee, all of Saltville, and Johnny Keesee, Chilhowie; one daughter, Debbie Scott Keesee, Marion; one brother, Buddy Doane, Saltville; four daughters-in-law, Debbie Keesee, Susie Keesee, Lori Keesee, and Robin Keesee; six grandchildren, Christy Mullins, T.J. Keesee, Gregory Keesee, Bodie Keesee, Cody Keesee, and Wesley Keesee.
Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, May 11, at 2 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Briggs officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the Funeral Home.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.
Keesee
Everett Eugene "Grandpappy" Keesee, age 57, of Atkins, died Tuesday, May 12, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Survivors include his wife, Shirley Smith Keesee; three sons, Alan Keesee, Chilhowie, Bobby Petty and Kenny Petty, both of Marion; three daughters, Anna Brooks, Chilhowie, Rhonda Petty and Pamela Propst, both of Atkins; four brothers, Ernest Keesee, Sierra Vista, Ariz., Burton Keesee, Gate City, David Keesee, Chilhowie, and Tommy Keesee, Fairfax; four sisters, Virgie Wilson, Patsy Brooks, both of Chilhowie, Norma Shuler, Saltville, and Mary Curry, Marion; five grandchildren: Cody Keesee, Brandon Keesee, Josh Keesee, Hunter Propst and Keegan Petty.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, May 14, at 2 p.m. in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Avery Sheets officiating. Burial was in the Mount Zion Cemetery, Marion. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Joyce Blevins, P.O. Box 905, Marion, VA 24354.
Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.
Keesling
Josie Sproles Keesling, age 88, of Wytheville, formerly of Sugar Grove, died Saturday, June 27, 1998 in the Evansham Manor Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Keesling; a daughter Shirley Wagner; a granddaughter Angie Keesling; and her parents, Dr. John Easterly Sproles and Blanche Campbell Sproles.
She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Peggy and Sonny Hedrick, and Linda Shrader, all of Wytheville; one son and daughter-in-law, Richard "Jack" and Betsy Keesling, Kingsport, Tenn.; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, June 30, at 11 a.m. at the Wharf Hill United Methodist Church with interment in the Ridge Lawn Cemetery, Sugar Grove.
Gillman Funeral Chapel in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements.
Kegley
Richard Eldridge "Dick" Kegley, age 69, of Chilhowie, died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 1998 at Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport, Tenn.
He was a native of Bristol, a 1945 graduate of Virginia High School and attended Emory & Henry College.
He was a U.S. Army veteran, an active member of the Chilhowie United Methodist Church, chairman of the Chilhowie Planning Commission, a long time employee of the H.S. Williams Co. in Marion, and he loved the game of golf.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard E. and Dona C. Kegley of Bristol.
Survivors include his loving wife, Peggy Madison Kegley; two daughters, Tamara K. Ball, Houston, Texas, and Kyra K. Bishop, Chilhowie; two sons, Steven R. Kegley, Chilhowie, and Richard E. "Dickie" Kegley, Abingdon; eight grandchildren, Shelley and Jeremy Blevins, Leslie and Tommy Bishop, Mick and Lynzi Kegley, Eric and Brandon Kegley; two daughters- in-law, Sherri B. Kegley and Dawn T. Kegley; two sons-in-law, Arlin D. Ball and Thomas B. Bishop; two brothers, Ralph Jessee and Bernard Jessee, both of Bristol; a very special aunt, Dee Kegley of Warner Robbins, Ga.; several nieces, nephews, and aunts; and many very special friends.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, Feb. 6, at 3 p.m. in Chilhowie United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mark McFadden officiating. Committal services were held at Westwood Memory Gardens. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to the R.E. Kegley Memorial Fund, c/o Chilhowie United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 367, Chilhowie, VA 24319.
Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.
Kegley
Boyd Kegley, 97, of Galax, died Thursday, May 25, 2000, at Blue Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Kegley.
He was born April 21, 1903, in Grayson County to Cicero Matthew and Nancy Moser Kegley. Survivors include a sister, Sadie K. Chappell of Galax; a half sister, Creva Frost of Galax; and several nieces and nephews.
A graveside service was held Saturday at Mount Vale Cemetery. The Revs. Jeff Taylor and Billy C. Melton Sr., officiated.
Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Kilby
Jack Kilby
Mouth of Wilson, Va.
Dec. 20, 1912 April 25, 2000
Jack Kilby, 87, was remembered at funeral services held April 27 at Faith Lutheran Church in Whitetop, Va. Pastor Will Robertson and Rev. Tim Boyette officiated. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens in Jefferson. Masonic rites were conducted by Mouth of Wilson Masonic Lodge #213 A.F. & A.M.
Mr. Kilby was born in Kewanee, Ill. to John T. Kilby and Maggie Edwards Kilby. He was a World War II, U.S. Army Air Corp. veteran and a retired electrician IBEW.
He is survived by his wife, Lula McCall Kilby; two sons and daughters-in-law, John T. and Mary Jane Kilby, Jefferson, and Robert L. and Joyce Kilby, West Jefferson; five grandchildren, Heather Jane Kilby, Maggie Barrett, Nathaniel Kilby, Andrew Kilby and Natalie Kilby; and two great-grandchildren, William Reed Barrett and Lily Jane Barrett.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Ashe County, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28643.
Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence, Va. was in charge of the arrangements.
Kegley
Charles W. Kegley, age 75, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 1998 at his home in Atkins.
Mr. Kegley was a veteran having served in the United States Army. He was a member of the First Church of God in Atkins.
He is survived by his wife, Aleene Blevins Kegley of Atkins; two daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Eddie Sheets of Rural Retreat, and Mary and Eddie Barrett of Saltville; two granddaughters, Patricia Lynn Webb and Lisa Renee Blankenbeckler, both of Groseclose; one great-granddaughter, Natasha Webb of Groseclose; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services will be held today, Feb. 14, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Ron Whitener officiating. Burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat where military rites will be conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post #4667.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Keiser
Mary Aretta Rose Keiser, age 64, of Cottondale, Ala., died Friday, March 17, 2000 in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Mrs. Keiser was born in Smyth County and had resided in Cottondale for 36 years.
Survivors include one son, Kenneth R. Rose of Marion; four sisters, Nellie Kathy Jones of Abingdon, Betty Lou Testerman, Linda Juanita Martin and Judy Mae Grace, all of Marion; two brothers, Ronnie Rose of Marion, and Denny Rose of Rural Retreat; two grandchildren, Megan Kendra Rose of Marion, and Alicia Rose Lyttle of Spring Lake, N.C.
Funeral services were held Sunday, March 19, at 1 p.m. at the Memory Chapel Funeral Home in Tuscaloosa, Ala.
Memory Chapel Funeral Home in Tuscaloosa, Ala., was in charge of arrangements.
Keith
Herman Keith, age 82, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999 at the Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie.
Mr. Keith attended the Chilhowie First Church of God. He was retired from Northwestern Wire and Steel of Sterling, Ill. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of Frances Marion VFW Post #4667.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Irene French, and a brother, B.F. Dinsmore.
He is survived by his wife, Madeline Harris Keith, Chilhowie; his mother, Maggie Dinsmore, Saltville; one sister, Mary Brown, Denison, Texas; special friends, Bill Bise, Rob Coe, and Graham Church; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, Nov. 12, at 7:30 p.m. at the Chilhowie First Church of God with Pastor Bobby Dunn officiating. Committal services will be held today, Nov. 13, at 11 a.m. in the Mount Rose Mausoleum in Glade Spring. Members of Frances Marion VFW Post #4667 will fold and present the flag. The family requests memorial donations be made to the Chilhowie First Church of God or to the Chilhowie Rescue Squad.
Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.
Kell
Frances Sexton Kell, age 88, died Saturday, June 12, 1999 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie.
When she was young, Mrs. Kell worked for Grey Hosiery Mill, Big Jack Manufacturing and Bristol Paper Box Company in Bristol. She was a member of the South Fork Baptist Church and she had lived at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie for 10 years where she was very lovingly cared for.
Mrs. Kell was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Kell; her father and mother, Frank and Lina Craft Sexton; two children, William A. Kell Jr. and Peggy Kell; two sisters, Orpha Mae Verran and Dewey Milhorn; three brothers, A.D. Sexton, Landon Sexton and Lewis Sexton; one stepbrother, Carl Pippin; and stepmother, Bertie Pippin Sexton.
She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Bob Morgan of Marion, and Yvonne and Bob Runyon of Bristol; one son and daughter-in-law, George and Willine Kell of Fayetteville, N.C.; six grandchildren: William Alan Morgan and wife Tracey of Marion, Bobby Runyon Jr. and wife Beth of Bluff City, Tenn., Gary Runyon and wife Brenda of Piney Flats, Tenn., Junior, Mike and Becky Kell of North Carolina; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Leola Barlow of Bristol; two brothers, Nathaniel (Mick) and wife Margaret Sexton, and Earnest Sexton, all of Bristol; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
Funeral services were held Monday, June 14, at 11 a.m. at South Fork Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Totten officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the South Fork Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Paul R. Sturgill, 406 Mosswood Lane, Marion, VA 24354.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Kell
Henry Alonzo "Lon" Kell, age 85, died Friday, Nov. 14, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a member of the Chilhowie Church of God and was retired from the Virginia Dept. of Highways with over 37 years of service.
He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Doane Kell of Marion; one daughter, Lou Verne Kell Robinson, Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Henry Andrew "H.A." and Gaynell Kell of Marion; one sister, Louise Avery, Memphis, Tenn.; three brothers, Charles "Jack" Carrico and Bernie Carrico, both of Marion, and James Preston Carrico of Hopewell; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at the Chilhowie Church of God with the Rev. E.B. Ford and the Rev. Arthur Chapman officiating. Burial was in the Middlefork Cemetery.
Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.
Kell
Levada Bridgeman Kell, age 76, died Saturday, April 3, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of James Kell.
Survivors include three daughters, Betty Joan Hayden, Marion, Jo Ann Wise, King, N.C., and Pat Sayers, Wytheville; one son, Robert Alen Kell, Marion; two brothers, Walter Bridgeman and Charles Bridgeman, both of Marion; her mother, Rosie Sexton, Marion; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, April 5, at 2 p.m. in Barnett's Funeral Chapel with the Rev. David Neitch officiating. Burial followed in Round Hill Cemetery.
Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Kelley
Helen Virginia Kelley, age 75, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 1998 at her home in Tannersville.
Mrs. Kelley attended the Little Valley Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sally and Press Abel; three sisters, Dora Abel, Ruth Wyatt and Louise Holmes; and one brother, Harvey George Abel.
Surviving are her husband, Harold Kelley; one son, H.C. Kelley, Saltville; two daughters, Donna Holmes, Maryville, Tenn., and Arlene Hager, Tazewell; six sisters: Oakie Palmer, Marion, Elma Palmer, Glade Spring, Curtis Vanhoozier, Tannersville, Margaret Taylor, Saltville, and Vernie Smith, Beckley, W.Va.; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the Little Valley Christian Church with the Rev. Bill Cahill officiating. Burial followed in the Crabtree Cemetery.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Kelly
Gary Edsel Kelly, age 64, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1997 at his home in Crockett.
He was born Nov. 26, 1932 in Glade Hill (Franklin County), the son of the late Lucian Ted and Minnie Alice Smith Kelly.
Pastor Kelly was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a former fireman with the Roanoke City Fire Dept., and had worked for the Texaco Oil Co. He served as Lutheran pastor at the FloydWillis Parish for 11 years and the Cripple Creek Parish in Crockett for 14 years.
Surviving are his wife, Betty Lou Kelly, of the home; two daughters and son-in-law, Deidre Kelly and Garvice Jones, Boones Mill, and Christina Marie Kelly, of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law, Gary William Kelly, Timothy David and Jennifer Kelly and Michael Goebel and Judy Kelly, all of Roanoke; seven grandchildren: Sean Kelly, Erin Kelly, Brandon Kelly, Katie Kelly, Monica Cowden, Angela Jones and Amy Jones; his mother-in-law, Admiral Cole, Roanoke.
A funeral celebration will be held today, Jan. 4, at 11 a.m. at the United Lutheran Church with Bishop Richard F. Bansemer, Pastor Jim Bangle, Pastor Ed Schaack and Pastor Joe Shumate officiating. Private inurnment will take place at a later date. The family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to the United Lutheran Memorial Fund.
The family will receive friends at the residence at any time and following the services at the church with a potluck luncheon.
Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements.
Kelly
Nancy F. Kelly, age 88, died Monday, Nov. 1, 1999 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, N.C.
Affectionately known as "Nana," Mrs. Kelly was a native of Winston-Salem and was of the Methodist faith. She attended Salem College and UNC-Chapel Hill and formerly worked in the North Carolina public school system and also worked in her husband's business. She lived in Marion for 25 years and in Richmond for 15 years.
Mrs. Kelly was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard W. Kelly Sr., and a grandson, Robert E. Kelly.
Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Leonard W. "Bill" Kelly Jr., MD., and Julia E. Kelly, Richmond, and Robert M. "Bob" Kelly and Barbara O. Kelly of High Point, N.C.; brothers, Wilbur D. Fulton of Seven Lakes, N.C., and Jonathan W. Fulton of Winston-Salem, N.C.; sister, Martha Wyke of Shelby, N.C.; grandchildren, Leonard William Kelly III, Elizabeth K. Baicy, Timothy P. Kelly, Cristie K. Good, and Michael M. Kelly; great-grandchldren, Harper Lee Kelly and Joseph William Baicy.
Funeral services will be held today, Nov. 6, at 10 a.m. at Hanes-Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel in Greensboro with the Rev. Linda Kelly officiating. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. at Rose Lawn Cemetery in Marion. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Good Neighbor Village, P.O. Box 17782, Richmond, VA 23226.
Hanes-Lineberry Sedgefield Funeral Home in Greensboro, N.C., is in charge of arrangements.
Kelly
Jacob Scott Kelly, infant son of Chad Everett Kelly and Melissa Woods Kelly, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1998.
In addition to his parents, survivors include his paternal grandmother, Kathryn Kelly, Marion; paternal grandfather, John Franklin Kelly, Ohio; maternal grandfather, Blain Woods, Sugar Grove; great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Woods, Sugar Grove, Mr. and Mrs. Lavern Blevins, Marion, and Mr. and Mrs. James R. Kelly, Georgia; one aunt, Jennifer Kelly; several great-aunts, great-uncles and cousins.
Graveside services will be held today, Jan. 17, at 11 a.m. at the Roselawn Cemetery with the Rev. Byron Arledge officiating.
Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Kelly
Robert Ellis Kelly, age 31, died Thursday, Sept. 9, 1999 in Richmond.
Mr. Kelly was born July 19, 1968 at Fort Bragg, N.C., the son of Dr. and Mrs. L. William Kelly Jr. He was a graduate of the Collegiate Schools of Richmond and the University of Virginia where he was a member of Kappa Alpha fraternity and played on the University Club Lacrosse Team.
During the summers, he was employed as a member of the Virginia Beach Lifesaving Service. After graduation, he worked at the University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland, in vascular research for a year. He then completed two years at the University of Glasgow School of Medicine where he played on the rugby team and was a member of the University Debate Team and the University Union.
Mr. Kelly will be remembered by his family and many friends as a young man of great sensitivity who loved and excelled in academics, athletics, and landscaping and water garden design.
In addition to his parents he is survived by two brothers, Timothy Porter, who lives at Good Neighbor Village, Richmond; and L. William III and his wife Katherine Persons Kelly, and nephew Harper Lee, all of Richmond; one sister, Elizabeth Kelly Baicy and husband John Kyser Baicy, and nephew Joseph William, all of Winston-Salem, N.C.; maternal grandmother, Frances Stephens Ellis, Richmond, formerly of Marion; his paternal grandmother, Nancy Fulton Kelly, Greensboro, N.C., formerly of Marion.
Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 13, at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church with interment in Hollywood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in Rob's name to Good Neighbor Village Inc., Box 17782, Richmond, VA 23226.
Bliley Funeral Home in Richmond was in charge of arrangements.
Kelly
Brenda Ray Kelly, age 47, of Glade Spring, died Thursday, March 2, 2000, at the Johnston City Medical Center.
She was a graduate of Richlands High School and was a member of Joy Baptist Church in Chilhowie. She was preceded in death by her father, Chester V. Ray.
Survivors include her husband, James P. Kelly, Glade Spring; two sons, James P. Kelly, II, and Christopher Ray Kelly, both of the home; her mother, Effie Cordle Ray, Cedar Bluff; one sister, Paula Ray Castle, Cedar Bluff; a niece, Kelli Danielle Castle.
Services to celebrate her life will be held Saturday, March 4, 2000, at 2 p.m. at the Joy Baptist Church in Chilhowie with the Rev. Neil Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring.
Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of the arrangements.
Kemp
JOHN CLAYTON KEMP, age 77, of Wytheville, Virginia, died Saturday, October 21, 2000 in the Birdmont Health Care Center. He was born in Kimball, West Virginia, the son of the late F.M. and Bessie Bond Kemp. He graduated from Jackson Memorial High School, received his B.A. from Emory and Henry, received his Master of Education from the University of VA and did additional studies for his doctorate at V.P.I. He began his teaching career at Snowville Elementary School in Pulaski County and served as principal in the Wythe County School System for 33 years, having retired from Spiller Elementary School in 1985. Mr. Kemp was a member of the Wythe County Retired Teachers Association, The Virginia Retired Teachers Association, National Retired Teachers Association, Phi Delta Kappa, a member of the Wythe County Ham Radio Club and The American Radio Relay League. He was chairman of the Board of Commissioners for Wytheville Redevelopment and Housing Authority; a member of the board of Joy Ranch Children's Home; Board of Joy Ranch Christian School and Chaplain of Gideon's International. He was a member of the Wytheville Presbyterian Church where he served as leader and chairman of Strengthening the Church Committee. He was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, post #2719 where he served as Past Commander and Chaplain. His hobbies were ham radio operator, woodworking, reading, electronics, picture framing, arts and crafts and fishing. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Wayne Kemp.
He is survived by his wife, Carrie Branscome Kemp of the home; a son and daughter-in-law - Arthur "Artie" and Donna B. Kemp of Max Meadows; a sister - Phyllis Duncan; two brothers and sisters-in-law - Wythe and Jane Kemp, Kelsie and Elsie Kemp, all of Barren Springs; mother-in-law - Ethel Branscome; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law - Clayton and Betty Branscome and Wayne and Jaunita Branscome, all of Max Meadows; sister-in-law - Jean Boone of Greensboro, NC; Many nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. at the Wytheville Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Michael Wingard and the Rev. Thomas Sproule officiating. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. VFW Post #2719 will conduct graveside military rites. The family will receive friends in Hatcher Hall of the Wytheville Presbyterian Church from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Monday or at the residence at any time. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Memorial Scholarship Fund in memory of Mike and John at the First VA Bank, SW, George Wythe Office, 170 Main St., Wytheville, VA 24382.
Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.
Kennedy
Sarah Marie Blankenship Kennedy, age 85, of Saltville, died Sunday, June 7, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
She was a native of Saltville and the widow of Henry H. Kennedy. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Adam and Louvina Blankenship; and two sons, Henry E. Kennedy and Robert R. Kennedy.
Survivors include four sons and one daughter-in-law: Roy L. and Barbra Kennedy, Weston, W.Va., William C. Kennedy, Saltville, Larry D. Kennedy and Jerry Kennedy, both of Poor Valley; four daughters, Mrs. Bill (Pauline G.) Dale, Bluewell, W.Va., Mrs. Tom (Peggy K.) Costello and Mrs. Dave (Chloe K.) Washburn, both of Deland, Fla., and Mrs. Billy (Linda J.) Lowe, Saltville; 24 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild.
Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. today, June 10, in Blankenship Family Cemetery, Wolford.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.
Kent
Hilda Clear Kent, Glade Spring, died Wednesday, June 25, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was a native of Saltville but had lived in Glade Spring for a number of years. She was a beautician before her retirement and was a member of the Grace Presbyterian Church. She was the widow of Preston M. Kent.
Survivors include one son, Robert J. Kent, Newport News; two daughters, Ruth Moss, Danville, and Doris Frazier, Woodberry, Tenn.; one sister, Margaret Frye, Saltville; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 29, in Farris Funeral Chapel with burial in Mount Rose Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight at the Funeral Home.
Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is handling arrangements.
Kent
Lois Atwood Kent, age 88, of Saltville, died Wednesday, May 21, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon.
She was a retired employee of Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation and a member of Madam Russell United Methodist Church.
Survivors include several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, May 23, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Scott Robertson-Gouge officiating. Burial was in Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Glade Spring.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Service in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
Kent
James William Kent, 76, of Chilhowie, died Tuesday, April 22, 1997 at Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a member of Sheet Metal Workers International Local Union 9 with over 40 years of service. He was veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Farris I. Kent, Chilhowie; one daughter, Karen V. Kent of Chilhowie; two aunts, Edith Leftwich of Roanoke, and Nell Sanders of San Francisco, Calif.
There will be no visitation or funeral ceremony. Friends may call at the home of the family at any time. The family requests that no floral offerings be sent. Memorial donations may be made to the Chilhowie Rescue Squad.
Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.
Kent
Elizabeth Kent, age 79, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999 at her home in Calvert City, Ky.
Mrs. Kent was born Feb. 22, 1920 in Saltville, the daughter of the late Arthur and Hattie (Kelly) Gillenwater. She was formerly of Mayfield, Ky., and was a member of First Baptist Church of Mayfield. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William B. Kent II.
Surviving are one son, William B. Kent III, Calvert City, Ky.; one grandson, Kris Kent, Dyersburg, Tenn.; one great-granddaughter, Hannah Elizabeth Kent, Dyersburg, Tenn.; two brothers, Pat Gillenwater, Pensacola, Fla., and Bob Gillenwater, Springfield, Tenn.
Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m. at Byrn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bob Swift officiating. Burial was in Mayfield Memory Gardens Mausoleum.
Byrn Funeral Home in Mayfield, Ky., was in charge of arrangements.
Kerns
Samuel Marion Kerns
Erwin, Tenn.
Died: Sept. 12, 2000
Samuel Marion Kerns, 64, passed away following a brief illness.
A native of Unicoi County, he was a son of the late Charles and Laura Belle Love Kerns. He was employed by Murray Security, but previously worked for the Unicoi County Sheriffs Department. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Howard Kerns, William E. Kerns, and Charles Kerns; and two sisters, Nellie Bennett and Myrtle Childress.
He is survived by his wife, Stella Parsons Kerns; one son, Franklin Carter Kerns, Erwin, Tenn.; two daughters, Carol Ann Cornelius, New Port Richey, Fla., and Donna Lynn Gardiner, Port Richey, Fla.; one step son, Bryan Royal, Johnson City, Tenn.; one step daughter, Michelle Whitson, Erwin, Tenn.; two brothers, Robert E. Kerns, Kingsport, Tenn. and Everett Carter Kerns; three sisters, Blanche Masters, Erwin, Tenn., Peggy Schaumberg and Jo Draine, both of Johnson City, Tenn.; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Valley Funeral Home in Erwin, Tenn. was in charge of the arrangements.
Kerns
Rev. Bruce Kerns, age 69, of the Daniel Boone community, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000, at Holston Valley Medical Center.
A native of Scott County, he was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict.
Rev. Kerns was a Virginia licensed funeral director and had been employed by Scott County Funeral Home since 1960, where he was presently serving as manager.
He had been pastor of Kaylor's Chapel Baptist Church for many years.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Bass Kerns and Louise McDavid Kerns; and brothers, Claude Kerns and Lyle Kerns.
Surviving are his wife, Betty Rhoton Kerns of Gate City; one daughter, Deborah Kerns of Gate City; one grandson, Brandon Hensley of Gate City; and one nephew, Darrell Kerns of Gate City.
Services will be conducted today, Dec. 23, at Kaylor's Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Johnny Duncan and the Rev. Daryle Hurd officiating. Music will be provided by the Kaylor's Chapel Baptist Church Choir.
The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service.
Burial will follow in Holston View Cemetery with military honors conducted by VFW Post No. 3382 of Kingsport.
Kerr
Joella Roberts Kerr
Jefferson
Nov. 13, 1920
Oct. 7, 2000
Joella Roberts Kerr, 79, was remembered at funeral services held Oct. 9 at Crumpler Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Conrad Hall officiated.
Mrs. Kerr was born in Booneville, Ark, to the late Joe Ed Roberts and Ethel Rogers Roberts.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hershel E. Kerr, and a son, Allen Kerr.
Mrs. Kerr is survived by four daughters, Louella Baker and Jewell Driggers, both of West Jefferson, Sandra Anders, Spokane, WA, and Donnie Bundy, Red Springs; two sons, Hershel E. Kerr Jr, West Jefferson and Dale W. Kerr, Sparta; and 18 grandchildren and 22 great- grandchildren.
Kestner
James William Kestner, age 63, of Saltville and Fairfax, died Monday, Feb. 8, 1999 in Saltville. He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Gillespie Kestner; three sons, Michael Kestner, David Kestner and Allen Kestner, all of Chilhowie; three daughters, Cheral Armstrong of Saltville, Rita Cardwell and Donna Miller, both of Chilhowie; three stepchildren; three brothers, Bobby Kestner, Garnett Kestner and Claude Kestner, all of Saltville; five sisters, Lois Taylor of Saltville, Francis Blevins, Wilma Bradley and Christine Griffitts, all of Marion, and Bessie Kestner of Seven Mile Ford; six grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 10, in Elizabeth Cemetery with the Rev. Bob Surber officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Saltville VFW "Hardy Roberts" Post No. 7328.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home of Saltville is in charge of arrangements.
Kestner
Robert L. "Maneater" Kestner, age 60, died Sunday, Dec. 8, 1996 at his home in Saltville.
He was a member of the Quarry United Methodist Church and a member of Holston River Coon Club.
Survivors include his wife, Sue Mitchell Kestner; two sons, Michael Kestner, Chilhowie, and David Kestner, Tannersville; two daughters, Sharon Montgomery and Carol Prater, both of Saltville; two sisters, Helen Doane, Glen Burnie, Md., and Irene States, Littleton, Colo.; four grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 11, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Harry Tindell and the Rev. Shirley Carter officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.
Kestner
Graham E. Kestner, age 81, of Saltville, died Saturday, May 24, 1997 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie.
He was a former employee of Olin Corporation and retired from his mining business.
Survivors include two sons, Dale Kestner, Saltville, and Arlin Kestner, Prince George; one daughter, Francis Loretta (Kestner) Gordon, Saltville; one sister, Maryland "Sis" McElraft, Saltville; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Briggs and the Rev. Benny Frye officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
Kestner
Mary Frances Kestner, age 41, died Sunday, March 14, 1999 at her home in Glade Spring.
Ms. Kestner was a lifelong resident of Washington County and attended One Way Ministries in Abingdon.
Survivors include one son, Branden Lee Kestner, of the home; one daughter, Sharon Bridgett Kestner Link of Annapolis, N.C.; her father, Samuel G. Kestner Sr., of Glade Spring; four brothers, Ricky Rosenbum of Bristol, Tenn., Henry Kestner and Sam Kestner Jr., both of Damascus, and David Allen Kestner of Bristol; three sisters, Martha Skeen of Morristown, Tenn., Clara Mae Tiller of Meadowview, and Melinda Martinez of Samford, N.C.; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted today, March 17, at 2 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Gary Richie, the Rev. Don Lasley and Elder Bill J. Hamm officiating. Burial will be in Old Glade Presbyterian Cemetery in Glade Spring.
Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements.
Key
William Frank Key, age 81, of Damascus, died Tuesday, March 23, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.
He was a native of Greene County, Tenn., and lived in Damascus since 1951. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon Denise Key; two brothers and a sister.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of VFW Post No. 9830, American Legion and Highpoint Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Sylvia M. Key; one daughter, Tammy L. Key of Bristol, Tenn.; three sons, Howard F. Key, Timothy S. Key and Jeffrey A. "Tony" Key, all of Damascus; one sister, Eliza Owens of Oakridge, Tenn.; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandson; several nieces and nephews; a special friend, Wanda Matney; one sister-in-law, Pearl Winters; a daughter-in-law, Mary Key.
Funeral services will be conducted today, March 27, at 2 p.m. in Highpoint Baptist Church with the Rev. David Critcher and the Rev. Mahlon Wyatt officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park with military graveside services conducted by Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post No. 6975. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be sent to Highpoint Baptist Church.
Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of arrangements.
Keyes
Gerald B. Keyes, age 59, of Sugar Grove, died Monday, Nov. 18, 1996 in Grayson County.
Mr. Keyes served with the Sugar Grove Fire Department for 20 years and was employed at the Marion Telephone Company for 36 years.
He is survived by his wife, Glenna West Keyes of Sugar Grove; one son and daughter-in-law, Pam and Gary Shirey of Sugar Grove; one son and daughter-in-law, Carl and Dawn Keyes of Sugar Grove; four grandsons, Joe Shirey, Jason Shirey, Lee Shirey, and Jonathan Keyes, all of Sugar Grove; one granddaughter, Kayla Keyes of Sugar Grove; his mother, Ethel Keyes of Sugar Grove; three brothers, Sonny Keyes, Larry Keyes, and Danny Keyes, all of Sugar Grove; one sister, Sue Parks of Sugar Grove; one special sister-in-law, Debbie Alexander of Marion; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews; two godchildren, Sarah and Whitney Woods.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Kenny Price and the Rev. Tom Martin officiating. Burial will follow in the Ridgelawn Cemetery in Sugar Grove. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Sugar Grove Fire Department, c/o Jesse Choate, P.O. Box 108, Sugar Grove, VA 24375. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Seaver-Brown Funeral Chapel.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Keyes
Erbie Rex Keyes, age 72, of Sugar Grove, died Saturday, July 3, 1999 at his residence.
Mr. Keyes was a native of Smyth County and had lived in New Jersey for 42 years where he worked and retired from Dupont with 26 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Catron Keyes; one son, Erbie Rex Keys, Jr. and his wife Mary Alice; three sisters, Helen Keyes Sexton of Marion, Dolly Stephens and Bonnie Blevins, both of Bristol, Tenn.; two brothers, Howard "Buck" Keyes of Carneys Point, NJ and Randolph Keyes of Marion; five grandchildren, Justin Andrew, Sarah Megan, Jessica Nicole, Jerrett Ryan and Erik Logan. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, at the Bradley's Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny Price and Rev. Caudill Ashford officiating. Interment followed in Middle Fork Cemetery with military honors rendered by Francis Marion V.F.W. Post 4667.
Bradley's Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements.
Keyes
Rora Powers Miller Keyes, age 97, died Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999 in the Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mrs. Keyes was preceded in death by her first husband, Gaither Miller, and her second husband Wesley Keyes. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Drewery and Lockie Powers, two brothers and four sisters.
Surviving are one brother and sister-in-law, Rev. Glenn and Grace Powers, Marion; nine special nieces and nephews, Ed Powers, Wilma Mabe, Bertha Wright, Willard Powers, Wade Powers, Glenna Hurley, Betty Blevins, Neal Powers and Dale Powers; special caretakers, Doug and Mary Ann Trivett; several other nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 19, at 8 p.m. in Cedars Baptist Church with the Rev. Avery Sheets and the Rev. Dennis Eller officiating. Graveside services were held Monday, Sept. 20, at 11 a.m. in the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Joe Powers officiating.
Bradley's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Keyes
Iris M. Keyes, age 72, died March 16, 1999.
Mrs. Keyes was a native of Chesapeake and the widow of Donald F. Keyes Sr.
Survivors include a daughter, Patricia A. DuBrul of Marion; two sons, Mr. and Mrs. Donald F. Keyes Jr. of Atkins, Mr. and Mrs. Gary A. Keyes of Chesapeake; 17 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Iman, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harris, all of Chesapeake, and Rea Phelps of North Carolina.
Funeral services were held at Woodlawn Funeral Home by Nathan Iman. Burial was in the Woodlawn Memorial Gardens.
Keyes
Herbert J.B. Keyes, age 54, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999 at his home in Sugar Grove.
Mr. Keyes was an active member and deacon of Valley View Baptist Church. He was the owner of Sugar Grove Lawn & Garden.
He is survived by his wife, Betty Smith Keyes of Sugar Grove; one daughter, Tammy Keyes Quillen of Marion; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Randall Eugene Keyes and Christopher J.B. and Kimberly Keyes, all of Sugar Grove; three sisters, Lena Pruitt and Thelma Keyes, both of Sugar Grove, and Mildred Paisley of Galax; five half-brothers, Ellis Keyes and Cleve Parks, both of New Freedom, Penn., Tom Parks and Roy Parks, both of Sugar Grove, and Roby Parks of Atkins; two half-sisters, Zola Freeman of Charlottesville, and Hildred Imes of Woodstock, Ga.; three grandchildren, Angela Quillen, Crystal Quillen and Jeremy Keyes.
Funeral services will be held today, Dec. 31, at 11 a.m. at Valley View Baptist Church in Sugar Grove with the Rev. Roger Frost officiating. Burial will follow in Slemp Cemetery in Sugar Grove. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Valley View Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o Shirley Powers, 319 Flatwoods Road, Marion, VA 24354.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Keys
Joseph Andrew Keys died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999 in Mt. Airy, N.C.
Mr. Keys was born in Glade Spring, a son of Samuel W. Keys and Katherine Peery Keys. He grew up in Glade Spring and was the youngest licensed merchant in Virginia when he operated "Joe''s Store" at age 12.
He attended Virginia Tech and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in the mail service in the South Pacific. After the war, he worked briefly in Washington D.C., and moved to Richmond where he worked for Topps Co. for 30 years. He relocated to Mt. Airy in 1950, where he retired as regional sales manager of Topps in 1980. He coowned and operated Jerry Lewis Cinema in Mt. Airy for a number of years after retirement. He was a deacon at First Presbyterian Church in Mt. Airy.
Mr. Keys' father, a local banker and former president of Virginia Bankers Association, inspired him to become the youngest licensed merchant in Virginia.
He was also preceded in death by a brother, Samuel W. Keys Jr.; and two sisters, Katherine Keys Caffrey and Elizabeth Keys Hansen.
Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Katherine McCarty Keys; one daughter, Katherine K. Allison of Richmond; one sister, Vernon K. Mark of Media, Penn.; two grandsons, William Clay Gilbert Jr., and Joseph Andrew Gilbert, both of Richmond; a caregiver, Wesley McCarty of Rocky Mount.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, Nov. 19, at 11 a.m. in First Presbyterian Church in Mt. Airy with the Rev. Tom Bagnal and the Rev. David McCarty, nephew of Mr. Keys, officiating. Burial was in Oakdale Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to First Presbyterian Church in Mt. Airy, N.C.
Moody Funeral Service in Mt. Airy, N.C., was in charge of arrangements.
This is a courtesy announcement by Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie.
Keyser
Paul Spradlin "Trey" Keyser III, age 35, died Thursday, March 18, 1999 in Johnson City, Tenn.
Mr. Keyser was a native of Richmond and lived in Marion and Charlottesville prior to locating to the Johnson City area two years ago. He was a former manager of Southern States Coop in Marion. He was employed as an agent of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and was a member of Central Baptist Church in Johnson City.
Mr. Keyser was an avid fly fisherman, grouse hunter and a member of both Trout Unlimited and the Ruffed Grouse Society. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club, the 1998 graduating class of the Johnson City-Jonesborough-Washington County Chamber of Commerce Leadership 2015 Program, of Bristol Leadership Tomorrow, and served as a volunteer with the March of Dimes.
Survivors include his wife, Angela Sykes Keyser; one son, James Tanner Keyser of the home; one daughter, Halle Elizabeth Keyser of the home; two brothers, Tabb Keyser of Garner, N.C., and Travis Keyser of Richmond; one sister, Amy Keyser of San Francisco, Calif.; his grandmother, Rose Keyser of Lanexa; two half-brothers, Jeremy and Justin Keyser of Vinton; two stepsisters, Amy Davis of Atlanta, Ga., and Caroline Davis of Charlottesville; three stepbrothers, Will Davis of Blacksburg, and Robbie and Tommy Johnson of Richmond.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, March 20, in Central Baptist Church with Dr. Ronald Murray officiating. Graveside services were conducted at 4:30 p.m. in the Powell Valley Memorial Gardens in Norton. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the education fund established for Mr. Keyser's children. Please mail donations to the Education Fund, P.O. Box 3514, Johnson City, Tenn. 37602.
Morris-Baker Funeral Home of Johnson City, Tenn., was in charge of arrangements.
Kidd
Mildred B. Kidd of Warrenton died Monday, April 12, 1999 in Oak Springs Comprehensive Care Facility in Warrenton.
Mrs. Kidd was a native of Washington County and had lived in Damascus for many years before spending the past three years in Warrenton.
She was employed as a nurse's aid with Wythe County Community Hospital and was also a private health care provider for many years. While living in Damascus, Mrs. Kidd was an active member of Damascus Senior Citizens and of Konnarock Seventh-day Adventist Church.
She was the widow of William L. Kidd.
Survivors include a son, Jimmy L. Kidd of Fairfax; two sisters, Ann Machin of Damascus, and Charlotte Umbarger of Salem; two grandsons, Justin Kidd and Damon Kidd; a great- grandson, Tyler Matthew Kidd; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Thursday, April 15, at 11 a.m. in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus.
Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.
Kidd
RALPH M. KIDD, SR., age 84 of Bastian, Virginia, died Thursday November 9, 2000, at his residence. He was an elder of the Bastian Union Church and a Mason for more than 62 years. He was a Past Master of both Rocky Gap and Bland Masonic Lodges and Past Worthy Patron of the Bland O.E.S. He was a retired correctional officer with the Bland Correctional Center and served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by: his wife of 57 years - Lillias Elswick Kidd of the home; a daughter - Mrs. Ed (Belva) Tiller of Durham, NC; a son - Rev. Ralphy Kidd of Gray, TN; five grandchildren - Jim and Jon Tiller, Tyler, Troy and Katy Kidd; a sister - Margaret Marie Stump of Virginia Beach, VA.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 11, 2000, at 2:00 p.m. in the Bastian Union Church with the Rev. Ralphy Kidd, the Rev. Lee McIntosh and the Rev. Scott Ray officiating. Interment will follow in the Rose Hill Cemetery. The body will be in the church one hour before service time. The family will receive friends at the Bastian Union Church from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. Friday or at the home at any time. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Hospice of Southwest Virginia, 600 W. Ridge Road, Wytheville, VA 24382. Highland's Newberry Funeral Home in Bland, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.
Kien
Ronald Frederick Kien, age 61, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 1997 in the Ridgefield Retirement Home.
Mr. Kien had been living in the Upper East Tennessee area prior to relocating to Seven Mile Ford. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force having served during the Korean War.
He is survived by several distant relatives and many loving friends.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Sept. 15, at 11 a.m. in Mountain Home Veterans Cemetery Chapel with interment in the Veterans Cemetery with full military honors. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home.
Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Kilby
Loretta Pickle Kilby, age 73, widow of Lee Junior Kilby, died Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mrs. Kilby was a retired employee from the Town of Marion Recreation Department with 25 years of service. She was a charter member of the Marion Lifesaving Crew Auxiliary and a member of the Marion First Church of God.
She is survived by one daughter, Brenda Kilby Cress of Marion; two sons, Danny Lee Kilby of Chilhowie, and Keith Foster Kilby of Marion; her mother, Gertrude Pickle of Glade Spring; two sisters, Charlotte Gentry of Marion, and Frances Lester of Glade Spring; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 25, at 11 am. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Marion Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 784, Marion, VA 24354 or to the Marion First Church of God, 419 Chatham Hill Road, Marion, VA 24354.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Kilby
Barbara Jean Kilby, age 60, of Grant, died Sunday, Jan. 24, 1999 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
She was born April 11, 1938, in Rugby, the daughter of Lee and Connie Brooks Kilby.
Surviving are two sisters and brothers-in-law, Maxine and Lacy Barnes, Norfolk, and Iva and John Roland, High Point, N.C.; one brother and sister-in-law, Dean and Betty Kilby, Woodbridge; several nieces and nephews; two special caregivers: Pam Campbell and Thelma Mitchell.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 2:30 p.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dusty Reedy and the Rev. Rex Hall officiating. Interment followed in Haw Orchard Cemetery in Rugby. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Rugby Rescue Squad, 1845 Rugby Road, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363.
Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements.
Kilby
Jack Kilby
Mouth of Wilson, Va.
Dec. 20, 1912
April 25, 2000
Jack Kilby, 87, was remembered at funeral services held April 27 at Faith Lutheran Church in Whitetop, Va. Pastor Will Robertson and Rev. Tim Boyette officiated. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens in Jefferson. Masonic rites were conducted by Mouth of Wilson Masonic Lodge #213 A.F. & A.M.
Mr. Kilby was born in Kewanee, Ill. to John T. Kilby and Maggie Edwards Kilby. He was a World War II, U.S. Army Air Corp. veteran and a retired electrician IBEW.
He is survived by his wife, Lula McCall Kilby; two sons and daughters-in-law, John T. and Mary Jane Kilby, Jefferson, and Robert L. and Joyce Kilby, West Jefferson; five grandchildren, Heather Jane Kilby, Maggie Barrett, Nathaniel Kilby, Andrew Kilby and Natalie Kilby; and two great-grandchildren, William Reed Barrett and Lily Jane Barrett.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Ashe County, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28643.
Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence, Va. was in charge of the arrangements.
Killinger
A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 17, at 2 p.m. at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Marion for Bernice R. Killinger. Following the service, her ashes will be sprinkled on her husband, Bill Killinger's grave at Round Hill Cemetery.
Killinger
Bernice Ritchey Killinger, age 80, formerly of Marion, died Thursday, Jan. 30, 1997 at the home of her daughter in Indian Trail, N.C. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Killinger, and was the daughter of the late Rev. Ernest Ritchey, a Methodist minister in Marion.
Mrs. Killinger and her husband were lifetime residents of Marion. Mrs. Killinger was an active founding member of the Wilderness Road Garden Club. Her dedicated efforts to make a Nature Trail along the Middle Fork of the Holston River have been carried on by numerous Girl and Boy Scouts, Job Corp students and the Town of Marion.
She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca "Becky" Killinger and Randy Gillis of Indian Trail, N.C.; two granddaughters, Bryna Suzette Allen of Dallas, Texas, and Wendy Michelle Allen of Boulder, Colo.; two sisters Helen Lambert and husband of Roanoke, and Inez Barker of Ocala, Fla.; one brother, Commander Glen Ritchey and wife of Washington State; one brother-in-law and wife, Dr. George P. Killinger of Marion; 11 nephews and two nieces.
A memorial service will be held at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Marion on May 10 and later a sprinkling of her ashes over her husband's grave at Round Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ebenezer Lutheran Church roof and expansion fund, at Mrs. Killinger's request.
Lowe-DeBord Funeral Home in Charlotte, N.C., is in charge of arrangements.
Killinger
Frances Barker Killinger, 62, died Wednesday, July 16, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
She is survived by her husband, John Killinger of Marion; two daughters, Mary Stack of Marion, and Amy Rich of Chilhowie; one son, David Killinger of Alexandria; one brother and sister-in-law, Jackie and Tove Barker of Marion; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Edith Groseclose of Clearwater, Fla., Iris Catron of Marion, and Paul McCormick of Orlando, Fla.; three grandchildren, Logan Stack, Kelly Rich, and Mitchell Killinger; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held today, July 19, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. George W. Mowrey officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Joyce Blevins, P.O. Box 905, Marion, VA 24354.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Killinger
Charles James "Chuck" Killinger, age 44, died Sunday, April 4, 1999 at his home in Marion.
Mr. Killinger loved fishing.
He is survived by one son, James Norbert Killinger of Tennessee; two sisters, Beatrice K. Feathers of Bluff City, Tenn., and Sarah Killinger Kirby of Marion; one aunt, Beulah K. Greer, Roanoke; several nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Lucy Jo Ellen Ware of Marion; special friends, Billy, Gail and Dakota Hutton.
Funeral services will be held today, April 7, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Pastor James H. Bangle officiating. Burial will follow at a later date in Attoway Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 at Seaver-Brown Chapel.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
KILLON
John Mack Killon, age 72, of 6520 Glade Creek Rd., Ennice, N.C., died Monday, January 10, 2000, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Anna Mullins Killon of the home; a sister, Eulalie Delp of Bel Air, Md.; one brother, Dean Killon of Bel Air, Md.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, David Lee Killon, and a sister, Jean Watson. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Harkins Funeral Home Chapel in Delta, Pa., with burial in the Union Chapel Cemetery, Sunnyburn, York County, Pa. The family will receive friends at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening and at the Harkins Funeral Home in Delta, Pa., from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday evening. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to the Glade Creek Volunteer Fire Dept. or the Alleghany County Rescue Squad. Due to the services being held in Pennsylvania, the family also request that no food be brought to the home.
Kimberlin
William Roy Kimberlin
Todd
Oct. 28, 1928
March 22, 2000
William Roy Kimberlin, 71, was remembered at funeral services held March 25 at Beaver Creek Christian Church. Rev. Wayne Williamson, Rev. J.D. Walton and Rev. Garrett Mahaffey officiated. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Mr. Kimberlin was born in Ashe County to Avery Kimberlin and Salome Worley Kimberlin. He was a cabinet maker and served in the United States Army from January, 1947, to October, 1948. He was preceded in death by his father.
He is survived by his wife, Christine Turnmire Kimberlin; two step-sons, Darrell McClure, Todd, and Randall McClure, Lansing; a step-daughter, Brenda Blevins, Crumpler; his mother, Salome Kimberlin, Fleetwood; a brother, Winfred Kimberlin, Fleetwood; a sister, Jessie Church, Fleetwood; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Kimberlin
Rev. Joseph Worth Kimberlin
Fleetwood
Nov. 27, 1922
March 19, 2000
Rev. Joseph Worth Kimberlin, 77, was remembered at funeral services held March 22 at Big Flatts Baptist Church. Rev. Reeves Jones, Rev. Charlie McCoy and Rev. Bill Ballou officiated. Burial followed in the Big Flatts Church Cemetery with military rites.
Rev. Kimberlin was ordained into the ministry on July 25, 1971 and served Ashe and Alleghany counties. He was born in Ashe County to James and Laura Grogan Kimberlin. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one grandson, Gregory Ray Trivette.
He is survived by his wife, Virginia D. Kimberlin; three daughters, Laura Ann Eldreth and Lisa Lambert, Fleetwood, and Illa Bryne, Todd; one brother, George Talmadge Kimberlin, Lake Norman; three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, six step-grandchildren and 12 step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Kimberlin
Dennis J. Kimberlin, age 49, of Rich Valley, died Thursday, March 25, 1999 at the University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville. He was a member of the Chatham Hill Independent Missionary Baptist Church.
Survivors include his wife, Darlene Kimberlin; three sons, Dewayne and Kim Kimberlin, Daniel Kimberlin, and Anthony Kimberlin and fiancee Trish Kegley, all of Rich Valley; one daughter, Gary Denise Hubble, Rich Valley; his mother Lena Kimberlin, Saltville; two brothers, Donald Kimberlin, Rich Valley, and Dean Kimberlin, Meadowview; six sisters, Maxine Cruey, Rocky Gap, Nancy Tuell, East Point, Fla., Juanita Howell, Bristol, Peggy Blevins, Altavista, Sharon Griffey, Saltville, and Sandy Burkett, Marion; three loving grandchildren, C.J., Richard and Amanda Hubble; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted today, March 27, at 2 p.m. at the Chatham Hill Independent Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Jerry Yates and the Rev. Donnie Farmer officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.
Kimberling
Marie F. Kimberling, age 74, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
She is survived by her husband, Johnny Kyle Kimberling of Atkins; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Linda and Doug Hayden, Frances Kimberling and Virginia and Gary Mathena, all of Atkins; two sisters, Louise Crigger of Marion, and Jean Jones of Atkins; one grandson, Wayne Hayden and wife Michelle; three granddaughters, Angel Shupe and husband Kevin, Trish Davenport and husband Matt, and April Spain and husband Tripp; six great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct. 18, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Ron Whitener and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Pleasant Hill Cemetery.
The Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of the arrangements.
Kimberling
Nora Jane "Pinkie" Thompson Kimberling, age 98, of Bland, died Tuesday, March 17, 1998 in the Kegley Manor Nursing Home in Bastian. She was born in Bland County, the daughter of the late John Edward and Rachael Pauley Thompson and was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Kimberling, three sons and two grandsons.
She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Rachel and Raymond Barker of Marion, Jean and David Williams of Bland, and Edna and Clay Barker of Princeton, W.Va.; one son and daughter-in-law, Ralph and Patsy Kimberling of Roanoke; one brother, Johnny and Pauline Thompson of Tazewell; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; one great-great- grandson.
Funeral services were held Friday, March 20, at 11 a.m. at the Bland United Methodist Church with the Rev. Frank Clifton and the Rev. Doug Hyndrich officiating. Interment followed in the Bland Cemetery. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Band County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 10, Bastian, VA 24314 or the Bland Cemetery, c/o Jane Hall, Bland, VA 24315.
Newberry Funeral Home in Bland was in charge of arrangements.
Kincer
Geneva Martin Kincer, age 70, of Wytheville, died Monday, Dec. 16, 1996 in a Greensboro, N.C., hospital.
She is survived by one daughter, Betty Whitley, Norwood, N.C.; one son, James Kincer, Marion; two sisters, Wavie Crockett and Brenda Martin, both of Midlothian; two brothers, Don Martin, Rural Retreat, and Jesse Martin, Richmond; two grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 19, at 2 p.m. at the Gillman Funeral Chapel with interment in the Mt. Ephraim Church Cemetery.
Gillman Funeral Chapel in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements.
Kincer
RUPERT NEAL KINCER, age 91, of Wytheville died Saturday, September 23, 2000 in the Birdmont Health Care Center. He was born May 7, 1909 in Wythe County, Virginia, the son of the late Wythe Gleaves Kincer and Bertie Riggle Kincer. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Louise Shupe Kincer, son Gary R. Kincer and two sisters, Edna Felty and Kate Kegley. He is survived by his wife Beulah H. Kincer of Wytheville, daughter and son-in-law Betty and Bill Jennings of Leesburg, VA; son Bill Kincer of Tampa, FL; sister and brother-in-law Alma and Junior Wilson of Wytheville, VA; four grandchildren and spouses - Mike and Stephanie Jennings, Tim and Cathy Jennings, Steve and Susan Jennings and Susan and Robert Dude; great-grandchildren - Kendall, Travis, Tyler and Lindsey Jennings and Colleen Dude; step- daughter Judy Rorrer; step-grandchildren Teresa and Dean Carter, Darrell and Jackie Hart; Step-great-grandchildren Josh, Chelsea and Lucas Carter, Brandy and Shelli Hart; foster daughter and family Vinnie and Charles Chappell, six nieces and nine nephews also survive.
Funeral service will be Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. in the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church conducted by Rev. C.W. Huff and Rev. Rae Mullins with the interment in the Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home Monday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The body will be placed in the church one hour before service time. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Samaritans Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28807 or the Mt Pleasant U.M.C. Cemetery Fund or Building Fund, 200 Mt. Pleasant Drive, Wytheville, VA 24382. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangement.
Kinder
Gene Edward Kinder, age 84, of Rural Retreat, died Wednesday, March 24, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mr. Kinder was born in Wythe County, the son of the late James F. and Laura Jane Atkins Kinder. He had worked for the N&W Railway and the Mason & Dixon Trucking Co. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Felty Kinder.
He is survived by five nieces, Hazel Jackson, Plano, Texas, Betty Pickle, Shirley Eversole and Jane Vaught, all of Rural Retreat, Patsy Watlington, Yanceyville, N.C.; one nephew, Jimmy Kinder, Danville; several great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held today, March 27, 1 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home with Pastor Ed Schaack officiating. Interment will follow in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens 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 is in charge of arrangements.
King
CARRIE ELIZABETH ROTENBERRY KING, age 96 of Rural Retreat, Virginia, died Monday, September 4, 2000 in the Birdmont Health Care Center. She was born in Teas, VA, the daughter of the late Barton Hull and Rebecca Ball Rotenberry. Mrs King was a member of the Kingerlin Christian Union Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Soloman Paul King, who died in 1973. She is survived by: one daughter, Helen K. Odom, of Ocklawaha, FL; five sons, Henry Robert King of Ocala, FL; Charles W. King of Perris, CA; Claude A and Avis King of Summerfield, FL; Clyde A., Sr. and Lucille King of Crockett; Simon Peter and Betty King of Rural Retreat, VA. Two brothers: Marvin Rotenberry and Charles Rotenberry, both of Bristol, VA; one half-sister: Martha Cunningham of Lancaster, PA. Sixteen grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and a host of friends also survive.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 8, 2000 at the Sharon Baptist Church with the Rev. Michael Hoyle and the Rev. Wayne Linkous officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
King
Susanne Bruce King, 46, died Wednesday, July 16, 1997 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville.
She is survived by her husband, Forrest F. King Jr. of Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Ray Mitchem of Rural Retreat; one grandson, Jonathan Mitchem, Rural Retreat; her parents, Perry and Jane Bruce of Seven Mile Ford; two sisters, Pat Foster of Abingdon, Betty Hatton and husband Norman of Hebron, Md.; one sister-in-law and brother- in-law, Oscar J. Burkett Jr. and Linda K. Burkett of Groseclose; her mother-in-law, Ruth S. King of Marion; a very special friend, Shirley Cook; several nieces and nephews; many special friends.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 20, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. George W. Mowrey and the Rev. Aubrey Whitlow Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Thomas Cemetery, Marion. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Seaver- Brown Chapel.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
King
DORIS PAULINE WILLIAMS KING, age 85, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, formerly of Ivanhoe, Virginia, died Monday, January 8, 2001, in the Southern Hill Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late Mellie Hicks and Laura Myrtle Miller Williams and was a member of the Mt. Hope United Methodist Church and the Ladies Aide Society United Methodist Women. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett Howard King and a daughter-in-law, Lena Mae King. She is survived by: three sons and daughters-in-law - Howard King, Jr., of Galax, VA, Randall and Violet King of Mocksville, NC, and Forest "Bo" and Barbara King of Wytheville, VA; seven daughters and sons-in-law - Faye and Griggs Hampton of Woodlawn, VA, Linda and Ron Morrison of Summerville, GA, Pat and Jim Puckett of Murfreesboro, TA, Elaine and Bill Widner, Jean and Dewell Lineberry, Treasa and Kenneth Reynolds, all of Galax, VA, and Cheryl and Bobby Vaughn of Smyrna, TN; three sisters - Cecil Hartley of Waynesboro, VA, Ethel Taylor of Ivanhoe, VA, and Shirley Baston of Lexington, SC; two brothers - M.M. Williams, of Max Meadows and Bob Williams of Columbia, SC; thirteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 11, 2001, at 2:00 p.m. at the Mt. Hope United Methodist Church with the Rev. Rance Edwards and the Rev. Larry Linkous officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery. The body will be taken to the Mt. Hope United Methodist Church where the family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.
King
Frank R. King, age 84, of Crockett, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 1997 in the Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Mr. King was born in Wythe County, the son of the late William Pyatt and Dovie Malinda Riggle King. He was a member of the Kings Grove United Methodist Church in Crockett and was preceded in death by his wife, Lula Rosenbaum King and a grandson, W.F. (Bill) King Jr.
He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Sam Lowe of Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, W.F. (Sonny) and Adair King of Crockett; one brother and sisters-in-law, Trent W. and Hazel King of Crockett, and Eva H. King of Arlington; two step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held today, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m. in the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Rance Edwards officiating. Interment will follow in the Kings Grove Cemetery. The family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Emergency Services or to the Kings Grove Cemetery Fund.
The Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements.
King
CLARENCE LANDON KING, age 62, of Wytheville, Virginia, died Monday, November 20, 2000 at his residence. He was born in Wythe County, the son of the late Raymond Clarence King and Mary Elizabeth Brown King. He was a member of New Bethel Untied Methodist Church. Mr. King was formerly employed with the Department of Transportation in Montgomery, Maryland and was retired from the Pendleton Construction Company in Wytheville. He is survived by: a daughter - Beverly King of Silver Springs MD; two sons and daughters-in-law - Christopher and Patty King of Damascus, MD and Anthony and Wendy King of Germantown, MD; three grandchildren - Brittany McLean, Ryan Christopher King and Adam King; three sisters and one brother-in-law - Eva Shelton, Evelyn and Ray Burgess, Mary Catherine King, all of Wytheville; one nephew - Randolph Shelton, of Wytheville.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 22, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in the New Bethel Cemetery. the family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday or at the home of his sister, Eva Shelton, West Lee Highway at any time. Flowers will be appreciated, however, the family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the New Bethel Cemetery Fund. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.
King
JEWEL LEE "JUDY" HAULSEE KING, age 58, of Kimberlin Road, Rural Retreat, Virginia, died Sunday, October 29, 2000 at her residence. She was born in Marion, Virginia, the daughter of the late Joseph M. and Pauline Ruth Hubble Haulsee. She was an employee of Edgemont Center and a member of Crockett Tabernacle Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter C. "Slim" King. She is survived by: a daughter and son-in-law - Carol and Randy Shelton of Wytheville, VA; a son and daughter-in-law - Ronald "Rusty" and Karen "Cindy" King of Cripple Creek, VA; 3 grandchildren - Amanda Shelton, Randy "Bubba" Shelton, Jr., and Ronnie King, II; two brothers - Bobby Joe Haulsee of Vale, NC and David Haulsee of Rural Retreat, VA; step-mother - Ruby Hauesee of Rural Retreat, VA; step-daughter - Gloria Jean Parker of Newport News, VA; step-son and wife - Walter Lee "Junior" and Charlotte King of Wytheville, VA; step-brother - Wayne Wright of Greenville, TN; several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 1, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Richard Collins officiating. Interment will follow in rosewood Memorial Gardens, Rural Retreat, Virginia. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday or at the home of her daughter, Carol Shelton at any time.
King
Janet J. King, age 66, of Rural Retreat, died Tuesday, April 8, 1997 in the Wythe County Community Hospital.
She was a graduate of Marion College and furthered her education in music at George Washington University at St. Louis, Mo. She taught music for many years and also played the pipe organ for her church for 20 years. She had been employed by the Governmental District Three in Wytheville for the past five years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Isaac Greek and Jettie Huddle King; one sister, Bonnie Fields; and two brothers, Arnold King and Ivan S. King.
She is survived by one sister, Ruby K. Groseclose of Marion; one brother and three sisters-in- law, Everett C. and Nancy King, Martinsville, Etta Mae King, Burlington, N.C., and Nina King, Fort Worth, Texas; two nieces and husband, Kathy G. and Gerald E. Mabe, Wytheville, and Amy K. King, Raleigh, N.C.; two nephews, Larry King and Roger King, both of Burlington, N.C.; two great-nieces, one great-nephew, two great-great-nieces, many friends, students and neighbors.
Funeral services were held Thursday, April 10, at 2 p.m. at the Rural Retreat United Methodist Church with the Rev. Robert Countiss officiating. Interment followed in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat. The family requests that those who prefer, may make memorials to the Rural Retreat United Methodist Church (Epworth House Project), or to the Polio Society.
Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements.
Kinney
Drucilla Alverda Kinney
Trinity
Feb. 12, 1950
Jan. 21, 2000
Drucilla Alverda Kinney, better known as Sandy, 49, was remembered at funeral services held Jan. 24 at Sugar Grove Baptist Church. Rev. Earl Woods officiated. Burial followed in the Perry Cemetery.
Mrs. Kinney was born in Baltimore, Md. to William Gilbert and Osa Bessie Perry Martin.
She is survived by her husband, Stephen Michael Kinney; one son, Timothy Vance of the home; two daughters, Marie Capps, Sophia, and Dawn Mishoe, Archdale; one brother, Delmer "Ted" Martin, Baltimore, Md.; one sister, Nancy Binder, Westminster, Md.; and four grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Memorials may be made to the Kinney Family, 4380 Eugene St., Sophia, NC 27350.
Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Kinney
Drucilla Alverda Kinney
Trinity
Feb. 12, 1950
Jan. 21, 2000
Drucilla Alverda Kinney, 49, was remembered at funeral services held Jan. 24 at Sugar Grove Baptist Church. Rev. Earl Woods officiated. Burial followed at Perry Cemetery.
Mrs. Kinney was born in Baltimore, Md.
She is survived by her husband, Michael Kinney, West Jefferson; two daughters, Marie Capps, Sophia, and Dawn Meshu, Trinity; one son, Timothy Wayen Vance, Trinity; one sister, Nancy Binder, Westminister, Md.; and one brother, Ted Martin, Baltimore, Md.
Memorials may be made to The Family, 4380 Eugene Street, Sophia, NC 27350.
Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Kinsey
ELENA GLADYS FERGUSON KINSEY, age 72, of Tampa, Florida and formerly of Rocky Gap, Virginia, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2000. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Mack Daniel and Carnel Ferguson, brothers Rosevelt, Andrew, Woodrow, Gamelia and Keremet Ferguson, sisters Virginia Dixon and Brizzillia Barskile. She is survived by her husband, John Kinsey of Tampa, Florida; sisters Estellia Saunders of Rocky Gap, VA and Priscilia Cotton of Byron, Georgia; brother William Ferguson of Rocky Gap.
Funeral services will be Saturday, November 11, at 2:00 p.m. in the Tynes Chapel AME Zion Church in Rocky Gap, Virginia, with Rev. Andrew Montgomery officiating with interment in Hogans Cemetery. Wake will be Friday November 10, at the Church from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Kirby
Hubert Kirby, age 89, died Friday, Aug. 21, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Kirby was a long time member of the Marion Baptist Church and the Convention Bible Class. He was a native of and lived in Smyth County all his life.
Mr. Kirby was retired from Southwestern State Hospital as Superintendent of the Building and Grounds after 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Snavely Kirby.
He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Katherine Kirby of Marion; two grandsons, Charles Kirby Jr. of Richmond, and Ronnie Kirby of Marion; three sisters-in-law, Virginia Kirby and Vada Kirby, both of Marion, and Dot Kirby of Radford; one brother-in-law, Ernest Snavely of Marion; two great-granddaughters and two step-great-granddaughters; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, Aug. 23, at 2 p.m. at the Marion Baptist Church with Dr. William A. Slater officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the "His Vision Our Mission" Building Fund, c/o Marion Baptist Church, 1258 North Main St., Marion, VA 24354. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Seaver- Brown Chapel.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Kirk
Ella Mae Dye Kirk, age 95, widow of Worley Lewis Kirk, died Saturday, Aug. 29, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Violet Stuart; one son, Robert Lee Kirk; and two stepsons, Sherman Kirk and Vernon Kirk.
She is survived by six daughters, Vera Lorleberg of Floyd, Virginia Robinson of Marion, Ruth Gore and June Teel, both of Sugar Grove, Virgie Miller of Rome, Ohio, and Barbara Pruitt of Baltimore, Md.; four sons, John Kirk of Essex, Md., Paul Kirk of Rhoadesville, Luther Kirk of Pulaski, and George (Red) Kirk of Catlett; one sister, Adeline Helton of Kingsport, Tenn.; one brother, Jeff Dye of East Lebanon, Ohio; four stepbrothers, Darty Price of Saltville, Charlie Price of Meadowview, Lewis Price of Clinchburg, and Bailey Price of Buchanan County; 28 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, and several great-great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 2 p.m. at Valley View Baptist Church with the Rev. Roger Frost and Mr. Larry Smith officiating. Burial followed in the Kirk Family Cemetery in Sugar Grove.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Kirk
Beatrice Roberta Kirk, 53, of Rhoadesville, died Friday, March 14, 1997 in Fairfax Hospital. She was a member of the Manassas Free Will Baptist Church and was attending Franconia Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher. She had been employed with NEC Technology for more than eight years. She was preceded in death by her parents, James O. and Gertrude B. Paxton.
She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Rev. Paul Edward Kirk; four sons, James E. Kirk, of Bealton, Paul David Kirk of New Baltimore, Larry a. Kirk of Sumerduck, and William W. Kirk of Catlett; two daughters, Beatrice "Elaine" Miller of Midland, and Rebecca Ann Pembleton of New Baltimore; four sisters, Anne Paxton, Grottoes, Dorothy Paxton of Manassas, Joyce Sisson of Manassas Park, and Lena Leonard of Fayetteville, N.C.; nine grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, March 17, at 2 p.m. at the Valley View Baptist Church in Sugar Grove with the Rev. Lester Horton and the Rev. Raymond Bevins officiating. Burial followed in the Kirk Family Cemetery in Sugar Grove.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Kirk
Gladys Elizabeth Bolt Kirk, age 83, died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1998 in Wellmont-Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Survivors include her husband, Howard Kirk; two daughters, Betty Lovejoy, Kingston, Mass., Mary Helen Welch, Richmond; two sons, Harold Kirk, Marion, and Herman Kirk, Troutdale; three half-brothers, J.D. Bolt, Erby Bolt, and Ben Bolt, all of Brevard, N.C.; two half-sisters, Ruth Rose and Anna Fay Leslie, both of Brevard, N.C.; two special first cousins, Helen Vitale, Hampton, and Mary Cullop, Greenville, N.C.; five grandchildren and one great- grandchild.
Funeral services will be held today, Aug. 8, at 2 p.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Garland Day and the Rev. Jody Blevins officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery.
Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Kirk
Beulah Sheets Kirk, age 95, widow of Glenn M. Kirk, died Saturday, Jan. 4, 1997. Mrs. Kirk was a member of Comers Creek Baptist Church.
She is survived by six daughters, Mary Lee Kirk, Pauline Pickle, and Helen Barnes, all of Marion, Opal Stamper of Chilhowie, Charlotte Childers of Spartanburg, S.C., and Carol Caldwell of Bluefield, W.Va.; three sons, Gene Lowman of Sugar Grove, Frank Lowman of Columbus, Ind., and Ray Lowman, Bel-Air, Md.; one stepdaughter, Katherine Stone of Marion; two stepsons, James Kirk of Christiansburg, and Ralph Kirk of Salem; one brother, Gordie Sheets of Sugar Grove; 54 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, 13 great-great- grandchildren, and one great-great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 6, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Kenny Price and the Rev. Roger Frost officiating. Burial followed in West Cemetery in Marion.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Kirk
Mary Lee Lowman Kirk, age 76, died Sunday, May 7, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mrs. Kirk was the widow of Quentin Lyle Kirk. She was a beautician in Bel Air, Md., before moving to Virginia. She attended Valley View Baptist Church.
Surviving are one daughter, Lillian Sadler and husband Steven of Joppa, Md.; nine sisters, Pauline Pickle, Helen Barnes, Katherine Stone, all of Marion, Opal Stamper of Chilhowie, Charlotte Childers of Spartanburg, S.C., Carol Caldwell of Bluefield, W.Va., Hazel Smallwood of Norman, Ind., Viola Sparks of Santa Maria, Calif., and Norma Whitehead of San Diego, Calif.; 10 brothers, Eugene Lowman of Sugar Grove, Frank Lowman of Columbus, Ind., Wesley "Jack" Lowman of Monticello, Ind., Walter Lowman of Lexington, S.C., Lloyd Lowman of Edinburg, Ind., Larry Lowman of Indianapolis, Ind., David Lowman of Melbourne, Fla., Ray Lowman of Bel Air, Md., James Kirk of Christiansburg, and Ralph Kirk of Salem; two grandchildren, Katrina Bryant of White Hall, Md., and Robert Bryant Jr., Frederick, Md.; two great-grandchildren; a very special cousin, Francis Hutton; four special sisters-in-law, Gay Kirk, Elma Kirk, Myrtle Meek, and Lucille Kirk; several special nephews and nieces including special niece Judy Price and husband Kenny; her special friend, her dog Skipper.
Funeral services will be held today, May 10, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Kenny Price, the Rev. Roger Frost and the Rev. David Neitch officiating. Burial will follow in West Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Valley View Baptist Church, c/o Shirley Powers, 319 Flatwoods Road, Marion, VA 24354.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Kirk
Pauline Scott Kirk, age 80, died Friday, Aug. 7, 1998 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home.
Mrs. Kirk was a long time member of the Elizabeth United Methodist Church and a life long resident of Sugar Grove having lived in Teas most of her life. She was retired from the Harwood Manufacturing Co.
Mrs. Kirk was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Earl Scott; one brother, Avery N. Ayers Jr.; and a grandson, Kevin West.
She is survived by her husband, Dewey Kirk of Marion; three daughters, Gloria Scott Munsey of Dublin, Sylvia Scott West of Sugar Grove, and Linda Scott Blevins of Seven Mile Ford; one son, Charles Earl Scott Jr., Sugar Grove; four sisters, Margie Sexton of Rural Retreat, Alma O'Hare of New York City, June Ward of Raphine and Lorraine Entsminger of Chantilly; seven grandchildren: Jeffrey Munsey of Knoxville, Tenn., Pamela Pugh of Salem, Melissa Bailey of Elkton, Md., Rebecca Dobson of Salisbury, Md., Joseph Blevins of Seven Mile Ford, Chloe Blevins Greer of Abingdon and James Scott of Norfolk; 10 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 10, at 1 p.m. at the Elizabeth United Methodist Church in Sugar Grove with Dr. Wayne Cummings, the Rev. Kenner Conner and the Rev. Paul Jones officiating. Burial followed in Pugh Cemetery in Teas. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to the Sugar Grove Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 257, Sugar Grove, VA 24375 or to the Pugh Cemetery Fund, c/o Joanne Barton, 242 Dickeys Creek Road, Sugar Grove, VA 24375.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Kirk
Ralph L. Kirk, age 71, of Chesapeake, Ohio, died Tuesday, July 27, 1999 at Princeton Community Hospital.
Mr. Kirk was born Aug. 6, 1927 in Coalwood, Ohio, the son of the late Gaylord R. and Virginia Baker Kirk. He was a resident of Coalwood the greater part of his life, living in Chesapeake the past five years.
He was a retired mine foreman from Olga Coal Co. in Coalwood and was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy.
In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his stepmother, Pearl Kirk; one son, Michael Kirk; one brother, William "Bill" Kirk; and one sister, Dorothy Fisher.
Survivors include his wife, Virginia Ruth Bellomy Kirk of Chesapeake; three sons, Joseph L. Kirk of Genoa, Daniel Kirk and Gene "Ringo" Kirk, both of Coalwood; one daughter, Lisa R. Kirk of Welch; four half brothers, Freddie, Bobby Joe, Glen and Curtis Kirk; and five half sisters, Kathern, Wanda, Janice, Vickie and Norma; seven grandchildren; one great- grandchild.
Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 30, at 11 a.m. at Fanning Funeral Home in Welch with the Rev. Daniel Parish officiating. Entombment followed at Grandview Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Bluefield.
Fanning Funeral Home in Welch was in charge of arrangements.
Kirk
Kenneth Ashby Buck, age 60, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2000 at his home in Marion.
Mr. Kirk was a life long Smyth County farmer. He was preceded in death by his two wifes, Mary Pearl Sapp and Mamie Hawkins.
He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Dale and Jean Kirk of Gainesville, Ga. and Dean and Nancy Kirk of Norton, Va.; two brothers, Howard Kirk of Marion, Virginia and Dewey Kirk of Sugar Grove; four grandchildren, Patricia Lasch, William Kirk, Theresa Kirk and Dean F. Kirk Jr.; two step-great-grandchildren, Amber Adams and Jade Adams. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
Funeral services will be held today, December 30, 2000 at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Rev. John Graham officiating. Burial will follow in West Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Zion Hill United Methodist Church in care of Rosa Hayes, 946 South Fork Rd., Marion, Va. 24354.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Kiser
Ada Lewis Kiser, age 100, died Friday, Jan. 9, 1998 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home.
Born March 1, 1897 in Tazewell, she had been a resident of Marion since 1933 and was a long time member of the Marion Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Gent Kiser in 1946 and by her only son, George William Kiser in 1977.
Surviving are her daughter-in-law, Mrs. George W. (Dottie) Kiser of Marion; two grandsons, Dr. William David Kiser of Marion and James Donald Kiser of Spartanburg, S.C.; three great- grandchildren: Stephanie Dawn Kiser, Amy Elizabeth Kiser and Brett Christopher Kiser.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 10, at 2:30 p.m. at the Marion Baptist Church with Dr. William A. Slater and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Graveside services were held Sunday, Jan. 11, at 2:30 p.m. in the Maplewood Cemetery in Tazewell. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Marion Baptist Church, 1258 North Main St., Marion, VA 24354 or to the Marion Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 784, Marion, VA 24354.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Knoll
Helen Privett McCormick Knoll, age 71, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2000 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.
Mrs. Knoll was the daughter of the late Esther and Ambrose Privett and was a very devoted mother, grandmother and mother-in-law. She was a member of the East End Baptist Church in Marion.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Howard McCormick Sr.; a son Gary; and a brother Bill Privett.
Survivors include three sons, Howard McCormick and Don McCormick, both of Marion, and David McCormick of Atkins; two sisters, Virginia Taylor and Betty Widner, both of Marion; one brother, Riley (June) Privett, Annandale; four grandchildren, Randy McCormick, Ricky McCormick, Tony McCormick and Jessica McCormick; three daughters-in-law, Brenda, Joyce and Carol; one granddaughter-in-law, Debbie.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 22, at 11 a.m. in Bradley''s Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Jones and the Rev. Ron Whitener officiating. Interment followed in the Anderson Cemetery in Adwolfe.
Bradley's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Knuckles
Roby E. Knuckles, age 83, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mr. Knuckles was a native of West Virginia.
Surviving are several cousins and nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held Friday, Oct. 29, at 2 p.m. in the Laurel Springs Cemetery.
Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Krouse
Ann Williams Krouse died Monday, April 7, 1997 at her home in Marion. She was a member and deaconess of the Rappahannock Christian Church in Dunnsville. She also taught Sunday School and was president of the C.W.F.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Betty McVicker of North Highlands, Calif.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Susan Williams, and Harry and Patsy Williams, all of Marion; one sister-in-law, Eunice Wells of Richmond; two grandchildren, Tom McVicker and Jennifer McVicker, both of North Highlands, Calif.
Graveside services were held Thursday, April 10, at 2 p.m. at the St. James Lutheran Church Cemetery in Chilhowie with the Rev. J.N. Howard officiating. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to the Rappahannock Christian Church, Dunnsville, VA 22454.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Kyle
Mary Louise Johnson Kyle, 72, of Independence, died Saturday, May 6, 2000, at Twin County Regional Hospital.
She was the widow of Jessie Junior Kyle. She was born Feb. 12, 1928, in Elk Creek to John Wise Johnson and Eula Hale Johnson.
Survivors include a son, Kenneth Kyle of Independence; a grandson, D.J. Kyle of Independence; a great-granddaughter, Celiene Desiree Kyle of Galax; two sisters, Edna Emmons of Independence and Edith Diggs of Columbus, Ohio; one brother, Garnett Johnson of Elk Creek; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral was held Tuesday at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with burial in the Elk Creek Community Cemetery, Elk Creek. The Rev. Curtis Wolfe and Elder Douglas Patterson officiated.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to grandson, D.J. Kyle s WCC Scholarship Fund, c/o Marci Hart, 206 Smith St., Independence, Va. 24348.