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Kimberly Dawn Laine, age 16, of Meadowview, died Wednesday, May 21, 1997 at her home.
She attended Victory Baptist Church and was a student at Patrick Henry High School.
Survivors include her father, Charles D. Laine, Minnesota; her mother, Carolyn A. Moore, Abingdon; one brother, Travis Eugene Moore, Meadowview; two sisters, Mary Jane Thomas, Chilhowie, and Shana Ann Taylor, Abingdon; her maternal grandparents, Mary Keith and Lonnie L. Keith; five aunts and eight uncles; several cousins.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, May 23, in Farris Funeral Chapel with Pastor Paul Price and the Rev. George Turner officiating. Burial was in Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Abingdon. The family requests that contributions be made to the Saint Judes Children's Hospital, 332 North Lauderdale St., Memphis, Tenn. 38105.
Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon handled arrangements.
Lambert
Mary Katherine Shupe Lambert, age 82, died Tuesday, Oct. 7, 1997 in the Francis Marion Manor.
Mrs. Lambert was born July 13, 1915 to the late James and Celia Jane Shupe in Washington County. She lived most of her life in Smyth County.
She attended the Valley View Baptist Church and was active in the Senior Citizens group in Marion.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James Lambert; two brothers, one sister, and three nephews.
Survivors include two sisters, Sarah Gowins, Marion, and Laura Sexton, Rising Sun, Md.; five stepchildren; several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews and great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 9, in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Adam Love officiating. Interment followed in Roselawn Cemetery.
Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Lambert
Gertrude Lambert, age 73, of Chilhowie, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Miss Lambert was a resident of Ridgefield Retirement Home in Chilhowie.
She is survived by many friends.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 15, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with burial to follow at a later date in Round Hill Cemetery.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Lambert
Johnsie Mae Lambert
West Jefferson
June 30, 1926
Sept. 15, 2000
Johnsie Mae Lambert, 74, was remembered at funeral services held Sept. 17 at Friendly Grove Baptist Church in West Jefferson. Pastor Jerry Francis and Rev. Charles Edwards officiated. Burial followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens in Jefferson.
Mrs. Lambert was born in Ashe County to Edward and Lessie Bare. She was a member of the Friendly Grove Baptist Church in West Jefferson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy James Lambert; and two grandchildren.
She is survived by four daughters, Jean Curtis, Millers Creek, Virginia Stewart, Blountville, Tenn., and Raydell Nobles and Pansy Hunt, both of Thomasville; four sons, James Lambert, Ivan Lambert and Lloyd Lambert, all of West Jefferson, and Joe Daniel Lambert, Lexington; six brothers, J.D. Bare, Junior Bare, Cliff Bare, Clay Bare, Allen Bare, all of Burlington, and Vestal Bare, Rock Hill, S.C.; three sisters, Opal Thacker and Georgia Bullock, Burlington, and Ruby Owens, North Wilkesboro; 15 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Lambert
Bonnie Blevins Lambert
Jefferson
Aug. 21, 1921
Sept. 26, 2000
Bonnie Blevins Lambert, 79, was remembered at funeral services held Sept. 29 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Bill Ballou and Rev. John Leek officiated.
Mrs. Lambert was born to Dent and Nola Blevins.
She is survived by her husband, Earnest Lambert; four daughters, Dorothy Saunders, Jefferson, Janet Bowers, High Point, Elaine Miles, Winston-Salem, and Kathy Idol, Deep Gap; one sister, Mable Testerman, West Virginia; and 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Lambert
Alice Lambert
Chesterfield, S.C.
Died: Feb. 20, 2001
Ms. Alice Martha Lamert, age 78, of Chesterfield, S.C. died Tuesday, Feb. 20 in Chesterfield S.C.
Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 24 at 11 a.m. at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jim Greer and Rev. Ron Shumate officiated. Burial followed in the Colvard Cemetary. The family received friends from 7-9 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 24 at Badger Funeral Home.
Ms. Lambert was born in Jefferson to the late George and Dora Barker Lambert. She was retired from Thomasville Furniture Co. She received an award from the National Red Cross for being the top blood donor in the country. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Jefferson. She was preceded in death by her parents; eight brothers; and two sisters.
She is survived by three sons, Ralph Lambert of Chesterfield, S.C., Billy Lambert and John David Lambert, both of Ruby, S.C.; one brother, Avery Lambert of Eastern Shore, Md.; one sister; Mary Lee Lambert of Jefferson; and six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Chesterfield Rescue Squad at P.O. Box 147 Chesterfield, S.C. 29709
Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the local arrangements.
Lambert
Trula Grady Lambert, age 99, of Bluefield, W.Va., died Friday, Feb. 21, 1997 in the Glenwood Park Village Nursing Home after an extended illness. She was the widow of Paris Harvey Lambert and was also preceded in death by a son, John Grady Lambert in 1994.
She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Harry E. (Mary) Danielson of Boynton Beach, Fla., and Mrs. George W. (Dottie) Kiser of Marion; two sons, Paris Harvey Lambert Jr. of Tampa, Fla., and James Ernest Lambert of Virginia Beach; 11 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 24, at 3 p.m. at the Craven-Shires Funeral Home in Bluefield, W.Va., with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in the Monte Vista Park Cemetery in Bluefield. Memorial contributions may be made to the Marion Baptist Church, 1238 North Main St., Marion, VA 24354.
Craven-Shires Funeral Home in Bluefield was in charge of arrangements.
This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.
Lamie
John L. Lamie Sr., 61, of Chilhowie, died Monday, Aug. 11, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was preceded in death by one brother, James C. Lamie, and one sister, Christine Fabinski.
Survivors include his wife, Peggy "Gerry" Robbins Lamie; two sons, John L. Lamie Jr., Marion, and David W. Lamie, Chilhowie; two daughters-in-law, Kyra Lamie, Marion, and Sherry Lamie, Chilhowie; five sisters: Kathleen Gates and Trula Price, both of Saltville, Mrs. Tracy (Ruby) Bailey, Hays, Mrs. Herman (Bonnie) Harris, Rockville, Md., and Mrs. Roy (Eula) Rhea, Mansfield, Ohio; one brother, Tommy Lamie, Sunrise, Fla.; four grandchildren: Jason and Michelle, both of Marion, and Josh and Jeremy, both of Chilhowie; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 13, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Marion Boggs officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.
Lamie
Joseph Edward Jackson Lamie, age 67, died Sunday, Dec. 27, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.
He was a lifelong resident of Rich Valley and a retired employee of U.S. Gypsum with 27 years of service.
Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Harris Lamie; three sons, Robert J. "Jack" Lamie, Saltville, William W. "Billy" Lamie, Rich Valley and James I. "Jimmy" Lamie, Atkins; two daughters, Katherine L. "Katie" Blackwell, Tannersville, and Rachel A. Fortune, Rich Valley; his mother, Nannie Louise Lamie, Rich Valley; three sisters, Martha Lamie, Rich Valley, Mary Jones, Rural Retreat, and Lula Havens, Lebanon; two grandsons, Walter Barrett Jr., Rich Valley and John Edward Blackwell, Tannersville; one great-grandson, Dennis Barrett; several nieces and nephews; three daughters-in-law, Shelia Lamie, Sue Lamie and Karen Lamie; two sons-in-law, Willie Fortune and Howard Blackwell.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Dec. 29, at 2 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Shupe and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial was in Ridgedale Cemetery.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
Lamie
Mabel Lamie, age 87, of Saltville, died Friday, June 9, 2000 at the Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mrs. Lamie and her husband were the owners and operators of Lamie Grocery in Rich Valley.
Mrs. Lamie was preceded in death by her husband, Sherman Garfield Lamie; by her son, Sherman Eugene Lamie; and one sister, Mary Alice Hilt.
Surviving are two brothers, Joe Phipps, Abingdon, and Edward Phipps, Saltville; one sister, Nina Belle Holmes, Bristol; two grandchildren, Sherree Lamie Hartwig and Sherman Charlies Lamie; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, June 13, at 2 p.m. at D.R. Henderson Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Rich Cardot officiating. Burial was at the Ridgedale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Saltville Rescue Squad.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
Lamie
Nannie Belle Lamie, age 92, died Wednesday, April 19, 2000 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.
Surviving are one sister, Hallie Smith, Wytheville; one niece; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were conducted Saturday, April 22, at Ridgedale Cemetery.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
Lamie
Nannie Belle Lamie, age 92, died Wednesday, April 19, 2000 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.
Surviving are one sister, Hallie Smith, Wytheville; one niece and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services for Nannie Lamie will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 22, 2000 (today) at Ridgedale Cemetery.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.
Lamie
Sherman Eugene Lamie, age 62, of Rich Valley, died Wednesday, April 30, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
He was a lifelong resident of Smyth County and was a retired maintenance worker with the Smyth County School System.
Survivors include his wife, Ruth N. Lamie; one son, Sherman Charles Lamie, Rich Valley.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, May 3, in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Glenn Powers officiating. Burial will be in Mt. View Baptist Cemetery, Meadowview.
Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements.
Lamie
Garland Lamie, age 78, died Tuesday, Jan. 14, 1997 at his home in Glade Spring.
He was retired from the U.S. Gypsum Company, Plasterco, and was of the Apostolic faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joe and Ersula Lamie, Chatam Hill; one daughter, Irene Lamie Pittman.
Survivors include his wife, Hester Lamie; one son and daughter-in-law, George "Bud" and Revonda Lamie, Bland; two daughters and sons-in-law, Betty Ruth and Melvin Penland, Broadford, and Norma and Garry Thompson, Glade Spring; one brother, Norman Lamie, Broadford; one sister, Agnes Lamie, Hannibal, N.Y.; six grandchildren; one great-grandson.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 16, in the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Hamm officiating. Burial followed in the Ridgedale Cemetery.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
Lampkins
David R. Lampkins, age 77, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1999 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie.
He is survived by his wife, Eula Harrington Lampkins of Marion; one daughter, Linda Sue Lowe of Warrenton; two grandchildren, Ryan C. Lowe and Stephanie A. Lowe.
Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 22, at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Bryant Moxley and Dr. Carlton Blankenship officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Marion Baptist Church, 1258 North Main St., Marion, VA 24354.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Lampkins
Eula Harrington Lampkins, age 75, died Sunday, June 25, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
She was the widow of David R. Lampkins.
Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Linda Sue and Chuck Lowe of Warrenton; two grandchildren, Ryan C. Lowe and Stephanie A. Lowe, both of Warrenton; two sisters, Eddith Harrington of Sugar Grove, and Enola Harrington of Bel Air, Md.; one brother, Donald Harrington of Sugar Grove.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 27, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Bryant Moxley and Dr. Carlton Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Marion Baptist Church, 1258 N. Main St., Marion, VA 24354.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Landreth
Guy Kim Landreth, 91, of Fries, died Sunday, April 1, 2001, at his home.
He was born Feb. 9, 1910, in Grayson County to William E. and Ida Boyles Landreth.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Virla Landreth.
Survivors include one son, Stanley Landreth of Herndon; six daughters, Josephine Bridges of Fries, Myrtle Bassett of Martinsville, Patsy Mitchell of Lawrenceville, Ga., Mary Maddox of Addison, Ala., Joyce Brown of Auburn, Ga., and Kathey Landreth of Roanoke; a sisters, Della Funk of Galax; two brothers, Pat Landreth of Fries and Sam Landreth of Marion; 13 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.
A funeral was held Tuesday at Mount Olivet United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Military rites were conducted by the Hillsville VFW Post 1115. The Revs. Rance Edwards, Roy Taylor and Clay Hamm officiated.
Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements
LANDRETH
Mrs. Wanda Blevins Landreth, age 72, of 300 Grayson St., Sparta, N.C., died Thursday, September 16, 1999, in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, N.C. She was the widow of James Maynard Landreth, Sr. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law: Jodi and Ricky Jones of Glade Valley, N.C.; one son and daughter-in- law, Walter V. and Susan Landreth of Sparta; six grandchildren: Walter Landreth, Jr., Tina Landreth, Jake Landreth, Michael Landreth, Chelsea Jones and Devin Jones; two great-grandchildren: Cameron Landreth and Allison Taylor Landreth; one step-grandson: Matthew Hessey; two sisters: Tressie Hudson of Ennice, N.C., and Allene Gentry of Sparta, and special friends: Laurene Warden, Gertha Alley and Karen McGrady. She was preceded in death by her husband and by a son, James Maynard Landreth, Jr. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Elk Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. 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 Alleghany Memorial Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 9, Sparta, N.C., 28675.
Lane
Louise Johnson Lane, died Monday, June 8, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mrs. Lane was a member of the Marion Baptist Church and was employed by Superior Mills for 34 years.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and James Thomas of Chilhowie; one sister, Viola Johnson of Marion; three granddaughters, Anna Maria Lane of Flagstaff, Ariz., Jennifer Thomas and husband Kevin Ketchum of Abingdon, and Lorrie Lynn Thomas of Chilhowie; one daughter-in-law, Irene B. Lane of Flagstaff, Ariz.; one sister-in-law, Lila Whorton Johnson of Marion.
Funeral services will be held Friday, June 12, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Eggers officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, June 11, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
LANE
Mrs. Nancy Williams Lane, age 36, of 2011 Grandview Dr., Sparta, N.C., died Friday morning, February 18, 2000, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She is survived by her husband, Billy Lane of the home; one son, Ryan Lane of the home; her mother, Dana Denny Williams of Sparta; one sister and brother-in-law, Judy and Ernie Brooks of Sparta; one brother and sister-in-law, Randy and Margaret Williams of Sparta; her paternal grandmother, Maggie Williams of Sparta; her maternal grandmother, Ella Denny, of West Jefferson, N.C.; two nieces, Sheena Brooks and Megan Williams, both of Sparta; one nephew, Craig Williams of Sparta; her father-in-law, David Lane of Laurel Springs, N.C.; and one sister-in-law, Linda Lane of Laurel Springs. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Sparta Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Spart. The family will be at the home of Dana Williams, 386 Grayson St., Sparta. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the charity of the donor's choice.
Largen
L.D. Largen Jr., 79, of Hillsville, died Monday, March 19, 2001 at Twin County Regional Hospital.
Largen was a member of Gladesboro Lutheran Church and a retired automobile dealer.
He was preceded in death by a son, Robert J. Largen.
Survivors include his wife, Edna Banks Largen of the home; a daughter, Betty Largen Huff of Mount Airy, N.C.; a son, William D. Largen of Floyd; a brother, Dr. Thomas L. Largen of DeBary, Fla.; four grandchildren, Jill Huff aynes, Andi Huff Morris, Madeline Largen Meadows and Barry Davis Largen; and four great- grandchildren, Cory Robert Haynes, Casey Alexander Haynes, Brayden Michael Meadows and Harrison Reid Morris.
A funeral will be held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. at Gladesboro Lutheran Church with burial in the Gladesboro Cemetery. The Rev. Duane Steele will officiate.
Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements
Largen
Alice Faye Largen, 59, of Hillsville, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001, at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
Survivors include her husband, Price Largen; a daughter and son-in-law, Martha and Bobby Quesinberry of Fancy Gap; a son and daughter-in-law, James and Robin Largen of Hillsville; two brothers, Joseph Quesenberry of Willis and George Quesenberry of Mount Airy, N.C.; six sisters, Cora Sutphin, Mary Ellen Sutphin, Fredia Gay Tolbert and Dorothy Dickerson, all of Willis, Lucressie Schalch of Kentucky and Nora Mabry of Dugspur; and three grandchildren.
A funeral was held Sunday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home with burial in the Quesinberry Family Cemetery. The Rev. Clarence Marshall officiated.
Larimer
Andrew Jackson Larimer, age 82, of Chilhowie, formerly of Tazewell, died Sunday, May 17, 1998 in Valley Health Care Center. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II.
He is survived by his wife, Bertha Rupard Larimer, Chilhowie; two sons, Charles Jackson Larimer, Asheville, N.C., and Edward Lee Larimer, Chilhowie; two sisters, Imogene Dunn, Deland, Fla., and Nancy Saylor, West Palm Beach, Fla.; two grandchildren, Derek Lee Larimer and Thomas Murray Larimer, both of Chilhowie; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, May 19, at 7:30 p.m. at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ron Ihrig and Pastor Garland Day officiating. Graveside services will be conducted today, May 20, at 11 a.m. at Forest Hills Memory Gardens in Abingdon.
Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.
Larmer
Bertha Lee Smith Larmer, age 87, of Chilhowie, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
She was the widow of Chester Hollan Larmer and a member of the Chilhowie Baptist Church.
Survivors include three sons, William Walter Larmer Sr., Chilhowie, Charles Edward Larmer, Seven Mile Ford, and Graham Chester Larmer, Radford; 10 grandchildren and four great-granddaughters.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 5, in Greenwood Freewill Baptist Church, Alvarado, with the Rev. Joe D. Powers, the Rev. Lloyd L. Sheets and the Rev. Floyd D. Nelson officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery.
Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.
LAUFFER
Mrs. Effie Patton Lauffer, age 95, of 43 Transou St., Sparta, N.C., died Monday morning April 5, 1999, in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, N.C. She was the widow of Alfred Lauffer. She is survived by some very special friends and relatives who have contributed to her long life and happiness. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday morning, April 7, 1999, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel. A general funeral ceremony of the Order of the Easter Star will be conducted by the Alleghany Chapter # 273 following the funeral services. Burial will follow in the Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery near Roaring Gap, N.C. The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday morning at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Memolrial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church Sunday School Class or to the Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church Youth Trust.
Laurance
Joseph Walters Laurance
Fleetwood
June 23, 1914
Nov. 16, 2000
Joseph Walters Laurance, 86, was remembered at funeral services held Nov. 20 at Mission Home Baptist Church. Rev. Ken Furches and Rev. Jack Miller officiated. Burial followed in the Fleetwood Community Cemetery.
Mr. Laurance was born in Ashe County to Joseph Tatum Laurance and Artie Walters Laurance. He was a foreman in a furniture industry.
He is survived by his wife, Eula Greene Laurance; a son, Joseph Laurance, Fleetwood; three daughters, Reba Williams, Colorado Springs, Colo., Lucy Brown, Fleetwood and Rebecca West, Virginia Beach, Va.; and eight granddaughters and nine great-grandchildren.
The family requests no flowers please. Memorials may be made to the Segraves Nursing Care Center, 200 Hospital Dr. Jefferson, NC 28640.
Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Lawrence
Glenn Wade Lawrence, age 34, died Friday, Jan. 16, 1998 in Orlando, Fla.
Mr. Lawrence was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church and was a graduate of Shenandoah University.
He is survived by his father, Bob Lawrence of Marion; two brothers, Michael Wayne Lawrence of Norfolk, and Steven Ray Lawrence, Marion; his grandmother, Fannie Lawrence of Chilhowie; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Monday, Jan. 26, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. George Mowery officiating. Burial will follow in Wassum Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday night from 7 to 9 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Funeral Chapel.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Lawrence
WADEIE ELIZABETH LAWRENCE, age 84 of Wytheville, Virginia died late Friday evening, October 6, 2000 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late George and Britney Leedy Cregger. Mrs. Lawrence was preceded in death by her husband Herbert Lawrence. She is survived by: one son, Larry Lawrence of Wytheville, VA; three grandchildren, Denise, Cory and Levi Lawrence - all of Wytheville; two great grandchildren, Dustin and Tanner - both of Wytheville.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, October 9, 2000 at the Barnett Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the East End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home Monday from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. prior to the service. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of arrangements.
Lawrence
Donald Wayne Lawrence, age 61, of St. Augustine, Fla., formerly of Chilhowie, died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999.
Mr. Lawrence served in the U.S. Navy for three years. After retiring from the state of Virginia, he moved his residence to St. Augustine.
He was preceded in death by his father, Bolden P. Lawrence and his sister, Shirley JoAnn Bartley.
He is survived by his wife, Rose Mary Lawrence, St. Augustine, Fla.; one stepson, Jimmy Ktsanes, California; one stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Brian Buttram of Millersville, Ga.; his mother, Fannie Lawrence, Chilhowie; one brother, Robert "Bob" Lawrence, Marion; two sisters, Barbara Sue Mumpower, Abingdon, and Lorene Byrd, Lakeland, Fla.; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted today, Sept. 18, at 2 p.m. at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. John Graham officiating. Burial will follow in the Wassum Cemetery in Marion.
Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.
Lawrence
Floyd Beattie Lawrence of Saltville died Sunday, Nov. 7, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.
Mr. Lawrence was the widower of Ruth Roberts Lawrence.
Surviving are two sons, Floyd Beattie Lawrence Jr., of Thousand Oaks, Calif., and Douglas Bruce Lawrence of Roanoke; four grandchildren, Nansha McGee of Studio City, Calif., Brian K. Lawrence of Channel Island, Calif., Anthony Scott Lawrence of Thousand Oaks, Calif., and Antoni Bayne Lawrence of Richmond; three great-grandchildren, Tyler McGee of Studio City, Calif., Whitney Lawrence of Thousand Oaks, Calif., and Alicia E. Lawrence of Richmond; one nephew, Richard Harold Lawrence and wife Shirley of Bluff City, Tenn.; a daughter-in-law, Ramona E. Lawrence of Gladys.
Funeral services will be held today, Nov. 10, at 11 a.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Chapel with burial in Mount Rose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Saltville Rescue Squad.
D.R. Henderson Funer al Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.
Lawson
Larry Lawson, age 41, died Monday, Jan. 13, 1997 at his home in Seven Mile Ford.
He is survived by one daughter, Jessica Lawson of Marion; one son, Johnthan Lawson of Marion; his mother, Zella Henderson Lawson; three sisters, Elizabeth Dunbar of Richmond, Ind., Betty Lundy of Sugar Grove, and Peggy Duncan of Charlottesville; six brothers: Pete Watkins of Salem, James Lawson of Richmond, Ind., Dallas Lawson and Roger Lawson, both of Glade Spring, David Lawson of Canadian, Okla., and Samuel Lawson of Zionville, N.C.; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 16, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Otis Barker officiating. Private burial followed in Wassum Cemetery.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Lazares
Mildred Lowery Lazares, age 64, of San Diego, Calif., formerly of Saltville, died Sunday, June 28, 1998 in San Diego.
She is survived by three sons, Timmy Lazares and Robbie Lazares, both of San Diego, Calif., and Rodney Lazares of Florida; one daughter, Liza Lazares of San Diego, Calif.; two sisters, Jackie C. Deal, Sidney, Ohio and Violet Fay Schimmel of Alexandria; two brothers, Robert E. Lowery of Saltville, and Louis P. Lowery, Keen Mountain; one half-brother, Raymond Bowling, Knoxville, Tenn.; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews.
Funeral and burial were held in California.
Leath
Raymond Willard Leath, 80, of Galax, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, at his home.
He was born March 18, 1920, in Grayson County to Clarence Leath and Eva Beckner Leath.
Survivors include five daughters, Pat Torres and Barbara Gooden, both of Raleigh, N.C., Carolyn Leath of Richmond, and Tama Hass and Rebecca Leath, both of Stuart; four sons, Billy Gene Leath and Wade Douglas Leath, both of Patrick Springs, Tommy Leath of Arizona, and Jonathan "Tim" Leath of Martinsville; four sisters, Alice Leagan, Mary Lee Sharp, Wanda Sue Roberts and Linda Burnette, all of Galax; a brother, James Leath of Galax; 18 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.
A funeral was held Tuesday at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home with burial in the McKenzie Cemetery. The Rev. Russell Payne officiated. Juanita Robbins Smythers, 84
Lee
Grace Miller Doud Lee, age 79, of Oxford, Miss., died Sunday, Aug. 3, 1997 in Baptist Memorial Hospital, Oxford, Miss. She was preceded in death by a son, Gregory C. Lee, who was a Captain in the U.S. Marines; and a brother, Owen Doud, of Hazleton, Penn.
Mrs. Lee was the retired Food Service Manager at Casey Elementary School in Jackson, Miss., where she lived before moving to Oxford in 1986. She was the widow of Charles Chester Lee and a member of Peace Lutheran Church in Oxford. She was Past Worthy Matron of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter 72 in Marion. She served in the U.S. Navy during World War II as a Pharmacist Mate Third Class.
Survivors include one daughter, Jeannette Lee Sobotka of Oxford, Miss.; one sister, Jeannette Doud of Hazleton, Penn.; one daughter-in-law, Sherry Norrell of Lawrenceville, Ga.; six grandchildren, John Sobotka, Elizabeth Sobotka, Anne Sobotka, all of Oxford, Miss., Gregory Sobotka of Portland, Ore., Kimberly Lee Brooks of Lawrenceville, Ga., and Chris Lee of Pensacola, Fla.; one great-grandchild.
Graveside services were conducted Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 2 p.m. in Oxford Memorial Cemetery in Oxford, Miss., with the Rev. David Prout officiating. Memorials may be made to Peace Lutheran Church, 407 Jackson Ave. West, Oxford, Miss. 38655.
Waller Funeral Home in Oxford, Miss., was in charge of arrangements.
Lee
Clarence F. Lee Sr., age 69, of Washington D.C., died Monday, March 3, 1997 in Washington Adventist Hospital, Takoma Park, Md.
He was preceded in death by his father, Fred J. Lee; one brother, Ellis Lee, and one sister, Frances Boyden.
He is survived by his wife, Barbara A. Murphy Lee, Washington D.C.; three daughters, Sheryl A. Witherspoon and Tracy A. Lee, both of Washington D.C., and Michele A. Cheek of Hyattsville, Md.; one son, Clarence F. Lee Jr. of Washington D.C.; his mother, Cleo Lee of Sugar Grove; three brothers, Robert, Carl and James Lee, all of Sugar Grove; four sisters, Nancy Purefoy, Shirley Gaston and Lorraine Jackson, all of Marion, and Emily Collins, Plainsville, N.J.; eight grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Friday, March 7, at 11 a.m. at Matthews Memorial Baptist Church in Washington D.C., with interment in Quantico National Memorial Park.
Hoffman Funeral Service in Washington D.C., was in charge of arrangements.
This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.
Lee
Don C. Lee, age 32, died Sunday, Sept. 19, 1999 at his home in Saltville.
Surviving are his wife, Penny Lee, Iowa; one daughter, Kyli Lee, Saltville; one stepdaughter, Megan; one stepson, Derek; his father, Chester Lee, Chilhowie; his mother, Joyce Lee, Saltville; one brother, John "Big L" Lee, Saltville; one sister, Suzanne Lee, Saltville.
Funeral services will be conducted today, Sept. 22, at 8 p.m. at D.R. Henderson Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Gary Ritchie and the Rev. Rich Cardot officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 prior to the service. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, Sept. 23, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.
Lee
William Roger "Choppy" Lee, age 54, died Thursday, June 8, 2000 at the Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mr. Lee was a former construction worker. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Tootsie Lowe and Ruby Terry.
Surviving are two sons, William Roger "Mote" Lee Jr., Sugar Grove, and George David "Blue" Lee, Saltville; one stepson, Brick Yontz, Akron, Ohio; two brothers, George "Jimmy" Lee, Saltville, and Franklin "Chester" Lee, Chilhowie; five sisters, Polly Borders, Pat Gillespie, both of Saltville, Gary McElraft, Bristol, Peggy Jones, Bristol, Tenn., and Emma Bowman, Kingsport, Tenn.; two daughters-in-law, Stephanie Lee and Nancy Lee; a special friend, Gracie Bowman, Marion; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be conducted today, June 10, at 11 a.m. at Mount Pleasant Cemetery.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.
Leedy
Everette W. Leedy, age 83, of Bluefield, W.Va., died Sunday, Dec. 28, 1997.
He was born in Bluefield, W.Va., the son of the late Ernest Montgomery and Merry T. Foglesong Leedy. He was retired from the West Virginia Armature Co. and attended the First Baptist Church in Bluefield, W.Va. He was preceded in death by one brother, Guy McGhee Leedy.
He is survived by his wife, Rhea Fox Leedy of the home; three sisters, Grace Leedy Camper, Forest, Hazel Leedy Templeton, Bluefield, W.Va., and Verna Leedy Worley, Rural Retreat; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 2, at 1 p.m. at the Rosewood Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Rural Retreat with the Rev. Dr. Michael R. DuVal officiating. The family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to the First Baptist Church in Bluefield, W.Va., or to the Community Hospice of America.
Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements.
Lefler
Stella Virginia Lefler, age 55, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, David L. Lefler and her father, Clyde Widner.
She is survived by three daughters, Rebecca Ann Boyd, Debora Sue Boyd and Tammy Lee Shultz, all of Marion; her mother, Lucille Kell Marshall of Marion; three stepsons, James Lefler, Ronald Lefler and David Lefler, all of Marion; one brother, Jimmy Lee Kell of North Port, Fla.; three grandchildren and two step-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 9, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Billy Dean officiating. Burial followed in Middlefork Cemetery in Chilhowie.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Lefler
William Steward "Sonny" Lefler, age 68, died Friday, July 16, 1999 at his home in Marion.
Mr. Lefler was a native of Smyth County and was employed with the Town of Marion for several years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served as a paratrooper in the special division airborne unit during the Korean War.
Survivors include three sisters: Mildred Harris, Virginia Firestone, and Betty Davidson, all of Marion; three brothers, Charles H. Lefler and Willis Ray Lefler, both of Marion, and Lewis Lefler of Chilhowie; several nieces and nephews including a special niece, Durell Lefler of Marion.
Funeral services were held Monday, July 19, at 10 a.m. in Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Paul Jones officiating. Interment followed in Round Hill Cemetery with full military honors being rendered by the Francis Marion V.F.W. Post 4667.
Bradley's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Lefler
David Lee Lefler, age 59, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 1997 at his home in Marion.
Mr. Lefler was a lifelong resident of Marion and was a retired employee of the Town of Marion. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Carol Lefler.
Survivors include his wife, Stella Lefler; three sons, James Lefler, Ronald Lefler, and David Lefler, all of Marion; three sisters, Virginia Firestone, Mobile, Ala., Mildred Harris and Betty Davidson, both of Marion; four brothers, William Lefler, Ray Lefler and Wick Lefler, all of Marion, and Lewis Lefler, Chilhowie; three stepdaughters; two grandchildren; three step-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, Sept. 7, at 2 p.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo and the Rev. Herman Cress officiating. Interment will follow in Round Hill 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.
Legard
Buena Garrett Legard, age 94, widow of William T. "Bill" Legard, died Sunday, Nov. 22, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a retired nurse with 42 years of service at various local hospitals.
Mrs. Legard was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
She is survived by one daughter, Mary Carolyn Legard of Marion; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held today, Nov. 25, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. James Pollock officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Legard
Mary Lee Legard, age 83, widow of Charles W. "Jack" Legard, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Besides her husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, Bob Legard and Tom Legard.
She is survived by three grandsons, Rick Legard of Marshall, N.C., James Legard of Chilhowie, and Tony Legard of Bristol; four granddaughters, Cindy Cunningham of Westerville, Ohio, Debbie West of Jacksonville, Fla., Linda Kiddman of Roanoke, and Brenda Colgan of Burlington, N.J.; 11 great-grandchildren, and one greatgreat-grandchild.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, Jan. 5, at 2 p.m. in Seaver-Brown Chapel with Dr. William A. Slater and the Rev. Gene Little officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marion Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 784, Marion, VA 24354. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the funeral chapel.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Legard
Walter Thomas Legard, age 67, died Saturday, May 8, 1999 at his home in Bassett.
Mr. Legard was born April 14, 1932 in Smyth County to the late Edwin Neel Legard and Louise Johnston Legard. He was a graduate of Marion High School and National Business College, Roanoke. He was a member of Pocahontas Bassett Baptist Church and the church choir. He was a Sunday School director and vice chairman of the Board of Deacons.
Mr. Legard was a noted knife collector and a barbecue expert, having cooked for many civic organizations. He was a former Sergeant at Arms of the Virginia State Jaycees, and State Vice-President of the Virginia Jaycees.
Surviving are his wife, Kate Noonkester Legard, of the home; two daughters, Susan Legard Maxey of Walnut Cove, N.C., and Kathy Legard of Collinsville; two brothers, Samuel Preston Legard of Stuart, Fla., and Edwin N. Legard Jr. of Roanoke; two grandchildren, Sarah Robin Maxey and Gabriel Dale Maxey, both of Walnut Cove, N.C.
Funeral services were held Monday, May 10, at 7 p.m. at Pocahontas Bassett Baptist Church with Dr. Malcolm Huckabee officiating. Interment was held Tuesday, May 11, at 11 a.m. at the Mount Carmel Cemetery in Marion. Memorials may be made to Pocahontas Bassett Baptist Church Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 507, Bassett, VA 24055.
This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service.
Lentz
Elizabeth Laura Rose Lentz, age 74, widow of Walter Pharis Lentz, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999 at her home in Rural Retreat.
Mrs. Lentz was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late Clarence A. and Annie Sutherland Rose. She was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Surviving are one sister, Frances R. Buchanan, Rural Retreat; two brothers, Wiley A. Rose, Rienbech, Iowa, and Andrew S. Rose, Rural Retreat; one goddaughter, Dianne Cregger, Rural Retreat; several nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held Sunday, Oct. 17, at 2:30 p.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church with Pastor Joe Shumate officiating. Inurnment will be in the church cemetery. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Emergency Services or to the St. Paul Lutheran Church.
Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements.
Leonard
Marie Henderlite Leonard, age 73, widow of Frank Leonard, died Friday, Feb. 6, 1998 in the Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mrs. Leonard was born in Roanoke and had lived most of her life in Atkins. She was a member of the Church of God in Atkins and had retired from Harwood.
She was a very loving mother and grandmother.
Survivors include two sons, David Leonard, Charlotte, N.C., and Richard Leonard, Wytheville; her mother, Mary Agee Henderlite, Atkins; three brothers, Jack Henderlite, Lewis Henderlite and Harlo Henderlite, all of Atkins; three grandchildren, Tracey Tilson, Angela McBee and Johnny Leonard; two great-grandchildren, Shelby Tilson, Matthew McBee.
Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ron Whitener officiating. Interment followed in the Wassum Cemetery.
Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Leonard
Richard Franklin Leonard, age 56, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 1998 at his home in Wytheville.
He was the son of the late Franklin and Mary Henderlite Leonard.
He is survived by his wife, Ruby Leonard, of the home; one daughter, Angela McBee of Salem; one son, Johnny Richard Leonard, Wytheville; one brother, David Leonard, North Carolina; one grandchild, Matthew McBee, Salem.
Graveside services were held Tuesday, Nov. 17, at 2 p.m. in the Wassum Cemetery in Marion.
Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of the arrangements.
Leonard
Nellie G. Leonard, age 91, of Chilhowie, formerly of Rural Retreat, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 1998 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie.
She was a member of the Rural Retreat United Methodist Church.
Surviving are special friends, Richard E. and Eva Horne Sr., Chilhowie; several relatives also survive.
Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 23, at 11 a.m. in the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Robert Countiss officiating. Interment followed in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Groseclose.
Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements.
Leslie
Glade Spring-Mrs. Edith A. Leslie, 74, died Sunday, December 22, 1996 at her home. She was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include her husband, Reginald Leslie; one daughter, Glenda A. Leslie, Glade Spring; one son, Glen A. Leslie, Glade Spring; three grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Graveside services will be conducted today at 11 a.m. in Mr. Rose Cemetery with the Rev. Wiley Mayo officiating.
The D. R. Henderson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Leslie
Reginald W. Leslie, age 74, of Glade Spring, died Saturday, Jan. 4, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.
He was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church and a veteran of World War II.
Survivors include one son, Glen Leslie, Glade Spring; one daughter, Glenda Leslie, Glade Spring; three grandchildren, Gary Leslie, Leigh Leslie, and Derrick Leslie, all of Glade Spring; one great-granddaughter.
Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, in Mt. Rose Cemetery with the Rev. Wiley Mayo officiating. Donations may be made to Glade Spring Rescue Squad.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
Lester
Barbara Hazel Lester, age 83, of Chilhowie, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon.
She was the widow of George Fulton Lester, a member of the Middle Fork Baptist Church, and was a retired Dairy Queen manager.
Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, George J. and Donna Lester, Piney Flats, Tenn.; one daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Bill Goodman, Glade Spring; three brothers, Alvin Belcher, Welch, W.Va., Calvin D. Belcher, Princeton, W.Va., and James H. Belcher, Beckley, W.Va.; two sisters, Edith Green, Welch, W.Va., and Ruth Blevins, Williamson, W.Va.; two grandsons and granddaughters-in-law, Mike and Barbara Goodman, Chilhowie, and Mark and Michelle Goodman, Abingdon; one granddaughter, Myra Lester, Johnson City, Tenn.; four great-grandchildren: Nicki and Christopher Goodman, Charlottesville, and Rebecca and Jenny Eller, Chilhowie; a special friend, Robert Brooks, Marion; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, at the Middle Fork Baptist Church with the Rev. Cecil Belcher officiating. Burial was in Westwood Memorial Gardens.
Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.
Lester
James Frank "Papaw" Lester, age 81, of Glade Spring, died Tuesday, Feb. 23, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.
He was a native of Tazewell County and had lived most of his life in Washington County.
He was a retired farmer and an Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include his wife, Blanche D. Lester; one son, Johnny Lester, Abingdon; six daughters, Maggie Jackson and Barbara Hunt, both of Glade Spring, Linda White, Doris Smith and Nancy Johnson, all of Abingdon, and Phyllis Baumgardner of Alvarado; one sister, Margaret McMillian of Bristol, Tenn.; 21 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, in Campbell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Paul Stanley and Pastor Jimmie Davidson officiating. Burial was in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Military honors were conducted by VFW Post #9864, Lebanon.
Campbell Funeral Home in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements.
Lester
James R. "Chicken" Lester, age 85, died Friday, Sept. 19, 1997 at his home in Saltville.
He was a retired employee of Olin Corporation and a member of McCready United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth (Harris) Lester.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Tommy (Linda Sharon) Jackson, Mt. Airy, N.C.; two sisters, Bessie Blackwell, Saltville, and Lucille Waugaman, Roanoke; three granddaughters, Mrs. Robert Wayne (Vanessa) Green Jr., Mrs. Curtis (Rosetta) Johnson and Christy Jackson; three great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 21, in Elizabeth Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Cook officiating. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice, Wytheville, Va.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
Levitt
Georgia Kansas Levitt, age 87, died Monday, May 19, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mrs. Levitt was born Oct. 28, 1909. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rovie Levitt, and a son, William "Bill" Levitt.
She is survived by three daughters, Bessie Johnson, Mattie "Sis" Haga, both of Marion, and Elvie Vernon of Atkins; one son, Kermit Levitt of Marion; three sisters, Louise Guy, Marie Puckett, and Elsie Powers, all of Tazewell; two brothers, Thomas Asbury and June Asbury, both of Tazewell; 15 grandchildren, 15 great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; a special friend, Debbie Ferguson.
Funeral services will be held today, May 21, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Mr. Robert Tollner officiating. Burial will follow in the Ridgedale Cemetery in Rich Valley.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Lewis
Marsh M. Lewis, age 86, of Saltville, died Thursday, Feb. 5, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
He was a native of Rich Valley, having lived there for 64 years, was born in Harlan, Ky., graduated from Pennington Gap High School and Virginia Tech. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Cam J. Lewis.
He taught vocational agriculture at Rich Valley High School for 33 years, the highest degree of the Future Farmers of America was bestowed upon him.
He was a member of Rich Valley Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder for many years, was a member of Masonic Lodge, Saltville, organized Rich Valley Farmers Club and was active in alumni activities of Virginia Tech and the Hokie Club.
He served as secretary of Rich Valley Fair and Horse Shows and for many years was a member on the Board of Directors of Smyth County Community Hospital and was a member of the Saltville Kiwanis Club.
Survivors include his wife of 60 years, Elizabeth (Parker) Lewis; two daughters, Elizabeth "Bette" Lewis Everson, Columbus, Ohio, and Lumberton, N.C., and Robin Lewis Beckett, Saltville; one brother, James P. Lewis, Lebanon; two sisters, Virginia Lewis Sullivan, Pennington Gap, and Henrietta Lewis Logan, Christiansburg; five grandsons, Chris Chambers, Columbus, Ohio, Eric Chambers, Philadelphia, Penn., Malcolm Beckett, T.J. Beckett and Steven Beckett, all of Saltville; one great-grandson, Lewis Chambers, Columbus, Ohio..
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 9, in Rich Valley Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Richard Candot, the Rev. jack Kincheloe, and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial was in Rich Valley Presbyterian Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Saltville Rescue Squad.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
Lewis
Dorothy Owens Lewis, age 56, died Monday, May 5, 1997 in Wellmont Hospice House, Bristol, Tenn.
She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a member of Green Cove Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband, Claude L. Lewis; one daughter, Delta L. Thompson, Roanoke; one son, Jerry Lewis, Miami, Fla.; two brothers, George Owens Jr., Damascus, and Richard Owens, Abingdon; two grandchildren, Laura Thompson and Dana Thompson; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. today, May 7, in Green Cove Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles E. "Jody" Blevins officiating. Burial will be in Green Cove Church Cemetery.
Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of arrangements.
Lewis
Lura "Opal" Lewis, age 73, passed away Saturday, Feb. 17, 2001 at the University of Maryland Medical Center due to complications from leukemia.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 20 at Schimunek Funeral Home. Burial followed in Harford Memorial Gardens. Minister Michael Robbins officiated. Pallbearers were Howard Lewis, Vaugh Lewis, Wayne Lewis, Kenneth Davis, Michael Simmons and Roger Zellman. Honorary pallbearers were Marshall Scott, Al Jung and Jeff Martin.
Ms. Lewis was a retired customer service/retail employee with Aberdeen Proving Ground. She was a member of Creswell Christian Church and a pioneer participant in the RH Factor blood program.
She is survived by her mother, A. Blanche Scott of Walkertown; her children, Judith Martin of Hagerstown, Md., W. Keith Lewis of Monroe, M. Catherine Dennison of Bel Air, Md., Michael A. Lewis of Port Deposit, Md., and Albert C. Lewis of Mineral Springs; her brothers and sisters, Sarah Nelson of Deer Park, Texas, James Scott of Zeeland, Mich., Jacqueline Boniface of Willis, Texas, John Scott of Kernersville, Zeb Scott and Bryan Scott, both of Walkertown, and Carolyn Ruth of Pasedena, Texas; and 10 grandchildren and one great- grandchild.
Schimunek Funeral Home of Bel Air, Md. was in charge of the arrangements.
Lewis
Starlene "Star" Bare Lewis
Warrensville
Aug. 24, 1951
Jan. 28, 2000
Starlene "Star" Bare Lewis, 48, was remembered at memorial services held Jan. 31 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson.
Mrs. Lewis was born in Ashe County to Donald and Wanda Sue Miller Bare.
She is survived by her husband, Jim Lewis; her parents, Donald and Wanda Sue Miller Bare, West Jefferson; a son, Danny Sturgill Jr., Fleetwood; a sister, Donna Lee Bare, Winston-Salem; two brothers, Donald Lincoln Bare, Wilkesboro, and James Bare, Chicago, Ill.; a step-daughter, Sharlene Lewis, West Jefferson; a step-son, Jimmy Lewis, Walkertown; and a grandmother, Mamie Bare, Jefferson.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Ashe County, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640.
Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.
Lewis
Betty Lewis
Creston
April 4, 1918
Jan. 17, 2000
Betty Esther Milam Lewis, 81, was remembered at funeral services held Jan. 20 at Three Top Baptist Church. Rev. Bluferd Eldreth, Rev. Rhonda Rash and Rev. Clarence Rowland officiated. Burial followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Jefferson.
Mrs. Lewis was born in Ashe County to Roey and Della Prather Milam. She was the widow of Astor Lewis.
She is survived by two sons, Burl Lewis, Crumpler, and Larry Lewis, Creston; six daughters, Juanita Roten, West Jefferson, Ilene Roten, Asheville, Wilma Jordan, West Jefferson, Wanda Mock, Creston, Barbara Johnson, Kernersville, and Evelyn Colvard, Crumpler; 24 grandchildren and 26 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Three Top Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o Mrs. Donna Lewis, 700 Three Top Road, Creston, NC 28615.
Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Lewis
Eula Roland Lewis
Creston
Jan. 31, 1910
Jan. 29, 2000
Eula Roland Lewis, 89, was remembered at funeral services held Feb. 1 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Rev. James Greer officiated. Burial was held Feb. 2 at the Lewis Family Cemetery in Creston.
Mrs. Lewis was born in Ashe County to the late Arthur and Bessie Eller Roland. She was preceded in death by her husband, Brownlow F. Lewis; a son, Paul Brown Lewis; and a daughter, Iva Deane Lewis Zachary.
She is survived by one daughter, Sue Parker, Fleetwood; two sons, Jim Lewis, Warrensville, and Douglas Lewis, Lenoir; and eight grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren.
Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.
Lail
James Lail
Todd
Sept. 12, 1908
Sept. 27, 2000
James Ottis Lail, 92, better known as "Dave," of the Laurel Knob Community, was remembered at funeral services held Sept. 29 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Priscilla Walker and Kerry Krider officiated. Burial followed in the Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Mr. Lail was born in Catawba County to William Lail and Sarah Jane Miller Lail. He was a brick mason. He was preceded in death by a son, James Garland Lail.
He is survived by his wife, Ardna Howell Lail of the home; a son, Gilbert Lail, Charlotte; two daughters, Linda Spillane and Sarah Greene, both of Todd; two half-brothers, Wade Lail and Woodrow Lail, both of Conover; two sisters, Henrietta Mallett, Jacksonville, Fla., and Blanche Seabock, Hickory; three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Lewis
Margie Rowena Lewis, age 85, of Glade Spring, died Monday, Sept. 22, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
She was a member of Glade Spring Baptist Church and a member of Friendship Sunday School Class.
Survivors include two sons, James C. Lewis, Eutahville, S.C., and John Q. Lewis, Santee, S.C.; four daughters, Madeline Wagner, Richmond, Charline Manis, Buffalo Grove, Ill., Amanda "Dot" Whitley, Cloverdale, and Brenda Roop, Glade Spring; one brother, James Buchanan, Glade Spring; one sister-in-law, Ann Lewis, Glade Spring; 14 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two great- great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, in Glade Spring Baptist Church with the Rev. Dennis Blaizer officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery, Glade Spring. Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to Glade Spring Baptist Church, Glade Spring, VA 24340.
Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements.
Lewis
Lady Elizabeth Maupin Lewis, age 94, of Chilhowie, died Friday, May 7, 1999 in Wheatland Hills Nursing Care, Radford.
Mrs. Lewis was preceded in death by her husband, John William Lewis; her parents, Arthur C. and Mary Ada Snavely Maupin; one sister, Elsie Brown; three brothers, Ray, Woodrow and Winton Maupin.
Mrs. Lewis was born in Milligan College, Tenn., and lived most of her life in Chilhowie. She was the oldest member of the Chilhowie Christian Church and had been a member for the longest period of time.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth (Libby) and George L. Beamer Jr., Christiansburg; two sons and daughters-in-law, James E. and Elizabeth Lewis, Dallas, Texas, William R. and Shirley Lewis, Bristol, Tenn.; four brothers, E.F. Wade Maupin, Lamar, Mo., John Maupin, Stroud, Okla., Josephus Maupin, Enid, Okla., and Carroll Maupin, San Diego, Calif.; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, May 9, at 3 p.m. in Chilhowie Christian Church with the Rev. Frank Branson officiating. Burial was in the Middle Fork Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Chilhowie Christian Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 21, Chilhowie, VA 24319 or to John W. and Lady M. Lewis Scholarship Fund, Milligan College, P.O. Box 9, Milligan College, Tenn. 37682.
Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.
Lilly
Hilda Robinson Lilly, age 64, died Friday, Aug. 20, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
Mrs. Lilly was a lifelong resident of Smyth County and retired from Harwood Manufacturing. She was the widow of Charles W. Lilly. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Jackson, Robert and Donald Robinson.
Surviving are two daughters, Angela Heath of Marion and Clarissa Edgerton of Horseshoe, N.C.; four sons, Anthony Lilly, William Lilly, Robert Lilly and Derrick Lilly, all of Marion; six sisters, Lora R. Myers, Geneva Robinson, Irene R. Goble, Juanita R. Edmonds, Lovella R. Spencer and Lena R. Parham; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; a brother-in-law, Jesse Sage of Marion; a sister-in- law, Betty Sage of Marion.
Funeral services were conducted Monday, Aug. 23, at 11 a.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial followed in Round Hill Cemetery.
Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Lindamood
MARGARET MARTIN LINDAMOOD, age 92, of Rural Retreat, Virginia, died Friday January 5, 2001, in Atlanta, Georgia, following a lengthy illness. She was born in Wythe County, Virginia, on October 2, 1909, the daughter of the late Tobie Sanders and Catherine Ryan Martin. Mrs. Lindamood was a member of the Rural Retreat United Methodist Church and a charter member of the Rural Retreat Garden Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred A. Lindamood. She is survived by: one daughter - Nancy L. Stidham of Rosewell, GA; one granddaughter - Jill Stidham of Milledgeville, GA; two sisters - Mrs. Mozelle Shannon of Glade Springs, VA and Mrs. Aliene Walker of Roanoke, VA; one brother - Jack Martin of Marion, VA. Several nieces and nephews also survive.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Monday, January 8, 2001, at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat, VA with the Rev. James Jenkins and the Rev. George Jones officiating. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat United Methodist Church, PO Box 307, Rural Retreat, VA 24368. The family will receive friends from 11:00 am to 12:30 p.m. Monday, at the Lindsey Funeral Home prior to the service. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.
Lindamood
Margaret Martin Lindamood, age 91, of Rural Retreat, died Friday, Jan. 5, 2001 in Atlanta, Ga.
Mrs. Lindamood was born in Wythe County on Oct. 2, 1909, the daughter of the late Tobie Sanders and Catherine Ryan Martin. She was a member of the Rural Retreat United Methodist Church and a charter member of the Rural Retreat Garden Club.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred A. Lindamood.
Surviving are one daughter, Nancy L. Stidham, Roswell, Ga.; one granddaughter, Jill Stidham, Milledgeville, Ga.; two sisters, Mozelle Shannon, Glade Spring, and Aliene Walker, Roanoke; one brother, Jack Martin, Marion; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were held Monday, Jan. 8, at 1 p.m. at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat with the Rev. James Jenkins and the Rev. George Jones officiating. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 307, Rural Retreat, VA 24368.
Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements.
LINDAMOOD
Mr. Ralph Eugene Lindamood, age 84, of 433 Carriage Hill, Pulaski, Va. died Tuesday March 9, 1999 at the Radford Community Hospital in Radford, Va. He is survived by his wife, Berkie Poe Lindamood of the home, two daughters Patsy Tipton of Ft. Washington, Maryland and Patricia Gill of Roanoke, Va. two sons, Ralph Eugene Lindamood Jr. and Daniel T. Lindamood both of La Plata, Maryland, one sister, Eliza Sager of Mt. Jackson, Va. one brother, James M. Lindamood of Mt. Jackson, Va. Sixteen grandchildren, twenty-one great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild also survives. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m.March 13, 1999 at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Reeves Family Cemetery at Twin Oaks. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral services at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta.
Lindsey
Callie Shelton Lindsey, age 74, died Monday, April 7, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest E. Lindsey.
Mrs. Lindsey was a member of the Ebenezer Lutheran Church and was the operator of the Downtown Cafe for 13 years.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Ruth and Joe Reeves of Marion; one son and daughter -in-law, Charles and Susan Lindsey of Marion; one sister, Texie Hughes of Marion; one brother, Manuel Shelton of Blountville, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Ernie and Chris Lindsey, both of Marion; three step-grandchildren, Vickie Kirk, Lisa Snider, and Steve Reeves; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 10, at 11 a.m. at the Ebenezer Lutheran Church with Pastor James H. Bangle officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m at Seaver-Brown Chapel.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Lindsey
Alice Elizabeth "Betsy" Anderson Lindsey, age 66, of Anderson, S.C., died Friday, Oct. 24, 1997 in Greenville Memorial Hospital.
She was born May 3, 1931 in Galveston, Texas, the daughter of Major Glenn P. and Alice Frances Lincoln Anderson. She attended University Lutheran Church, Clemson, S.C.
Mrs. Lindsey was very active in various civic and social organizations in the Anderson and Clemson area. She was a mathematics instructor at Greenville Technical College with 27 years of service.
Survivors include one son, Lee L. Lindsey, Anderson, S.C.; two daughters, Dawn Lindsey Pursely, Rock Hill, S.C., and Ann Lindsey Lowe, Anderson, S.C.; one sister, Evelyn A. Gordon, Johnson City, Tenn.; four grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct. 26, at 3 p.m. at the University Lutheran Church in Clemson, S.C., with the Rev. Chris Heavner and the Rev. Steve Plonk officiating. Burial was held Monday, Oct. 27, at 11 a.m. in Rose Lawn Cemetery in Marion. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice.
McDougald Funeral Home in Anderson, S.C., was in charge of arrangements.
Lindsey
Ann Vaughan Morris Lindsey, 92, of Virginia Beach, died Monday, March 5, 2001, at Winderemere Nursing Home.
She was born Dec. 13, 1908, in Jetersville to John Stewart and Annie May Morris.
She was the widow of James Curtis "Jake" Lindsey.
Survivors include a brother, Emmett Webster Morris of Sandston; a sister, Helen Lee Aulisio of Lakeland, Fla.; several nieces and nephews; and many friends.
A funeral was held Wednesday at Virginia Beach United Methodist Church with burial in the Felts Memorial Cemetery, Galax. The Rev. James M. Tongue officiated.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Virginia Beach United Methodist Church, 212 19th Street, VB, Va. 23451; or to the Jetersville United Methodist Church of Jetersville.
H.D. Oliver Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Linkous
Marie Smith Linkous, age 78, died Thursday, April 30, 1998 in North Side Hospital in Johnson City, Tenn. Mrs. Linkous was an active member of the First United Methodist Church and past president of the United Methodist Women. She was preceded in death by a brother, Melvin Smith.
She was an active member of the Smyth County Mental Health Association; an active volunteer and Exceptional Volunteer Award Recipient of the American Red Cross, and an active member of the Smyth County Unit of the American Cancer Society. She was past president of the United Daughters of the Confederacy and past president of the Marion Garden Club.
Mrs. Linkous received the 1990 Governor's Award for Volunteering Excellence.
She is survived by her husband, Harry A. Linkous Jr. of Marion; two daughters, Harriett Hitch#### of Frankfurt, Germany and Margaret McIlwain of Charleston, S.C.; one son, Dr. Harry A. Linkous III of Macon, Ga.; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three brothers, Herbert Lee Smith, L.P. Smith, both of Centerville, N.C., and Glen Smith of Raleigh, N.C.
Funeral services will be held today, May 2, at 10 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church with burial to follow in Round Hill Cemetery.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Linkous
Harry Abraham Linkous Jr., age 84, died Tuesday, March 14, 2000 at his home in Marion.
Mr. Linkous was born in Belspring, the son of Harry and Nell Woods Linkous. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church.
Mr. Linkous served in the United States Army. He was Assistant Superintendent of Production and Maintenance for Warner Robins Air Force Base for 22 years before retiring to Marion. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the Macon Masonic Lodge No. 5.
Mr. Linkous was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Smith Linkous; and a sister, Margaret Northea McClun.
He is survived by two daughters, Harriett Hitchcock of Kitzingen, Germany, and Margaret Ann McIlwain of Charleston, S.C.; one son, Dr. Harry A. Linkous III of Macon, Ga.; one brother, Gordon Linkous of Marion; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held today, March 18, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Buddy Miller and the Rev. Mary K. Briggs officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Little
Gerdi Heidi Little, age 53, died Friday, Nov. 15, 1996 in Smyth County Community Hospital.
She is survived by two sons, Jan Little of Boston, Mass., and Chris Little of El Paso, Texas.
Graveside services were held Monday, Nov. 18, 1996 at 2 p.m. in Round Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Calvin Tabor officiating.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
Little
Lucinda Little
Jefferson
Died: Dec. 22, 1999
LuCinda Little, 92, was remembered at graveside services held Dec. 24 at Colvard Cemetery.
Mrs. Little was born in Ashe County to Bob and Jeannie Bower Bare.
She is survived by one daughter, Jacqueline Little of the Ashe Living Center; three sisters, Opal Bare, Crab Orchard, W.Va., Kiter Rash, Bluefield, W.Va., and Nealie Roble, Baltimore, Md.; and several nieces and nephews.
Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Little
Fred R. Little Jr., age 71, of Atkins, died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.
Mr. Little was the son of the late Fred and Essie Little of Lansing, N.C. He retired from Brunswick Corporation with over 40 years of service. He was the owner of Little Auto Sales and was an avid family man. Mr. Little was preceded in death by a grandson, Dylan Randolph Fender.
He is survived by his wife, June Rupard Little of Atkins; three daughters and sons-in-law, Jane and Sam Blevins of Galax, Teresa and Bill McDonald of Blacksburg, and Donna and Doug Fender of Marion; five grandchildren, Samantha Blevins, Stephanie Blevins, Douglas Fender, Savannah Fender, and Joseph Randolph McDonald; one sister, Jewell Osborne of Glade Spring; one brother, Charles Little of Abingdon; several nieces, nephews and cousins including a special cousin, Ken Osborne of Marion.
Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 12, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Eugene Little, the Rev. Grady Byrd and the Rev. Lewis Fender officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery where Masonic Rites were conducted by Marion Masonic Lodge #31 A.F. & A.M.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. o
Little
Fred R. Little Jr., 71, of Atkins, died Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2001, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.
He was born to Fred and Essie Little of Lansing, N.C.
Survivors include his wife, June Rupard Little of Atkins; three daughters and sons-in-law, Jane and Sam Blevins of Galax, Teresa and Bill McDonald of Blacksburg and Donna and Doug Fender of Marion; five grandchildren; one sister, Jewell Osborne of Glade Spring; one brother, Charles Little of Abingdon; several nieces and nephews; and a special cousin, Ken Osborne of Marion.
A funeral was held Friday at Seaver-Brown Funeral Home in Marion with burial in the Rose lawn Cemetery.
Masonic rites were conducted by Marion Masonic Lodge 31 A.F. & A.M.
Litton
Myrtle Litton, age 82, of Glade Spring, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon.
She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, a member of Joy Baptist Church in Chilhowie, and was the widow of Howard Litton.
Survivors include one son, Jim Litton, Glade Spring; two daughters, Bonnie L. Johnson, Marion, and Anna Marie McClure, Meadowview; five brothers, John Seymore and Fred Seymore, both of Abingdon, Tom Seymore, Glade Spring, J.F. Seymore, Orange, and Sam Seymore, Meadowview; two sisters, Pauline Griffith and Dorothy Countiss, both of Bristol; five grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 18, in Farris Funeral Chapel with burial in Old Glade Presbyterian Cemetery.
Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements.
Litz
Fred James Litz, age 70, died Thursday, June 4, 1998 at his home in Rural Retreat. He was the son of the late French Soloman and Ruth Inez Myers Litz.
Mr. Litz was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Rural Retreat and was a retired employee of Brunswick Inc., Marion.
He is survived by his wife, Lois Copenhaver Litz; two sons and daughters-in-law, Tim and Sandra Litz, Speedwell, and Keith and Dawn Litz of Crockett; four grandchildren, Jason, Ashleigh, Caitlin and Aaron Litz; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Constance and W.J. Wilkie, St. Petersburg, Fla., Vivian Hampton, Rural Retreat, and Joanne and R.D. Harris Jr., Martinsville; one aunt, Pearle Blankenship, Draper.
Funeral services will be held today, June 6, at 5 p.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Larry M. Bollinger officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat. The family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Volunteer Emergency Services or to the Grace Lutheran Church Organ Fund.
Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements.
Llewellyn
Sara Ferguson Atwell Llewellyn, age 85, died Thursday, June 11, 1998 in Richmond.
She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Marlene and Dan Foglesong of Midlothian; one sister, Minnie Gillespie of Saltville; four grandsons: Mark, Gilfert and Allen Foglesong of Midlothian and James Foglesong of Elizabethton, Tenn.; eight great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held today, June 13, at 11 a.m. at the Hugenot Funeral Chapel, Woody Funeral Home with entombment in Forest Lawn Cemetery.
Woody Funeral Home in Midlothian is in charge of arrangements.
Lockard
David Edward Lockard, age 39, died at the Medical College of Virginia in Richmond.
Mr. Lockard was a native of Smyth County. He was preceded in death by his mother, Francis Marshall Lockard.
He is survived by three sons, David Edward Lockard Jr., Joshua Allen Lockard and Jeremy Stephen Lockard, all of Roanoke; his father, Billy Lockard, Bedford County; a host of other relatives and friends.
A private graveside service was conducted Friday, Dec. 19, at 2 p.m. in Slemp Cemetery with the Rev. Steve Hutton officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity in memory of David E. Lockard.
Barnett's Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
LOCKEY
Betty Lyons Lockey, age 70, of 5932 Hwy. 18 North, Sparta, N.C., died Sunday, January 23, 2000, at her home. She is survived by one son, Bishop Wayne Lockey of Charlotte, N.C.; one daughter, Althea Patterson of Granit Falls, N.C.; one sister, Mildred Holbrook of Notasulga, Alabama; seven grandchildren; two step-daughters, Brenda Grant and Glenda Presley; and a daughter-in-law, Judith Lockey of Sparta. Funeral services will be conducted Friday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Edmonds Community Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral services at the Funeral Home. The family request no flowers, however, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Janet McKnight, 2511 Mtn. View Rd., Glade Valley, N.C., 28627
Loeb
Freida Isabelle Loeb
West Jefferson
Died: Dec. 30, 1999
Freida Isabelle Loeb, 81, was remembered at funeral services held Jan. 2 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Bill Ballou officiated. Burial followed in the Bethany Methodist Church Cemetery.
Ms. Loeb is survived by three sons, Fredrick E. Loeb, West Jefferson, Donald C. Loeb, Delaware and Kenneth C. Loeb, Maryland; and nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Logan
Harmon W. "Jack" Logan, age 84, died Monday, Jan. 6, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County.
Mr. Logan was a former employee of the Glade Spring Vance Co. for about 20 years and had been a Grade A Dairy farmer for 30 years. He was a member of the Byars Cobbs United Methodist Church and had served as an officer in the Men's Bible Class.
He was a charter member of the Glade Spring Lions Club while it was in Glade Spring, a charter member of the Glade Spring Fire Department and a member of the Interstate Bowl.
Survivors include his wife, Eva Grubb Logan; one niece, Sue Eastman King, Richmond; two nephews, Curtis Logan, Pulaski, and Cecil Logan, near Washington D.C.
Funeral services were conducted at 7 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 8, in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Timothy Graham officiating. Committal services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 9, in Knollkreg Memorial Park.
Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements.
Loggins
Larry Dean Loggins
Lansing
Dec. 17, 1953
Feb. 20, 2000
Larry Dean Loggins, 46, was remembered at funeral services held Feb. 23 at Peace Haven Community Church. Rev. Bill Miller, Rev. Gene Shepherd and Rev. Ora Sullivan officiated. Burial followed in Howell Hill Cemetery.
Mr. Loggins was born in Ashe County to Felix and Ruth Crouse Loggins. He was preceded in death by his parents; a brother, Robert Loggins; and a daughter, Christy Lane Loggins.
He is survived by his wife, Juanita Blevins Loggins; three sons, David, Travis and Jeremy Loggins of the home; one daughter, Amanda Loggins of the home; three brothers, Lamon Loggins, Sparta, Roger Loggins, Piney Creek and Mark Loggins, Whitetop, Va.; five sisters, Lois Miller, Glendale Springs, Linda Miller, Clover, S.C., and Carolyn Brown, Greenville, Tenn., Diana Loggins, Miller''s Creek, and Peggy Brown, North Wilkesboro; and several nieces and nephews.
Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
LOGGINS
John Robert Loggins, age 53, of 546 Prathers Creek Church Rd., Laurel Springs, N.C., died Saturday morning, December 4, 1999, at his home. He was the son of the late Felix and Ruth Crouse Loggins. He is survived by his wife: Lillie Dixon Loggins of the home; one daughter and son-in-law: Sylvia Annette and Mark Medley of Boone, N.C.; four brothers: Lamon Loggins of Sparta, N.C., Larry Loggins of Lansings, N.C., Roger Loggins of Piney Creek, N.C., and Mark Loggins of White Top, Va.; and five sisters: Lois Miller of Glendale Springs, Linda Miller of Clover, S.C., Carolyn Brown of Greenville, Tennessee, Diane Loggins of Millers Creek and Peggy Brown of McGrady, N.C. Funeral Services will be conducted Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the New Hope Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta.
Lohman
Douglas Jay Lohman Sr., age 55, of Bristol, died Friday, Nov. 8, 1996 in Greystone Health Care Center in Bristol. He was an Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
Survivors include two sons, Douglas Jay Lohman Jr., Killeen, Texas and Daniel Joseph Lohman, Walled Lake, Mich.; his mother, Velma I. Lohman, Bristol; one brother, Eugene E. Lohman, Abingdon; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were conducted at 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 9, in Mount Rose Cemetery with the Rev. Jack Sprinkle officiating. Military rites were conducted by the Saltville VFW Post No. 7328.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements.
Lomans
Alvin Berkley Lomans Sr., age 62, of Chilhowie, died Saturday, July 15, 2000 in Bristol Regional Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, Tenn.
Mr. Lomans was a member of First Baptist Church of Chilhowie where he served as a trustee. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp during the Korean War and retired after 31 years of service with Greever's Clinic in Chilhowie as maintenance technician.
He is survived by his wife, Audrey Odessa Lomans; one son, Alvin Berkley Lomans Jr., Chilhowie; three daughters, Teresa L. Soumare of New Market, Tenn., Jennifer L. Tucker of Bristol, and Mary L. Walton of Knoxville, Tenn.; a twin brother, Edwin Garland Lomans Sr., Chilhowie; another brother, Beverly U. Lomans of Homestead, Penn.; two sisters, Evelyn L. Polk of Chilhowie, and Betty L. Roberts of Front Royal; one daughter-in-law, Stephanie Lomans; three sons-in-law, Chelkh Soumare, Charles Lee Tucker, and Calvin Walton; eight grandchildren, Jermaine Berkley Tucker, Alvin Berkley Lomans III, Dakota Berkley Lomans, William Alexander Lomans, Gorel Alvin Soumare, Eyezek Lee Tucker, Jennifer Lee Tucker and Binetou Soumare.
Funeral services will be conducted today, July 19, at 2 p.m. in First Baptist Church in Chilhowie with the Rev. C.G. Slaughter officiating assisted by the Rev. Danny Belcher Sr., the Rev. Gary Montgomery and the Rev. Willie Austin. Burial will be in Chilhowie Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. The body will be taken to the church one hour before services.
Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements.
Long
Lillie Belle Gordon Long, age 91, of Rural Retreat, widow of Leonard G. Long, died Saturday, May 2, 1998 in the Birdmont Health Care Center in Wytheville.
She is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Anna Sue and Bill Jones and Della L. Greer, all of Rural Retreat; one son and daughter-in-law, William (Bunk) and Irene Long, Rural Retreat; one sister, Mary Gordon, Wytheville; 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; one niece and three nephews.
Graveside services were held Monday, May 4, at 3 p.m. at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat with the Rev. Will Shewey and the Rev. Robert Countiss officiating.
Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements.
Long
Harold Long, age 78, died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 1997 in the Riverside Regional Medical Center in Newport News.
Mr. Long was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Keyes Long. He was retired from the Tenneco Deep Sea Ventures in Glouster with 20 years of service. He was a member of the West Hampton Baptist Church, and a member of the Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, St. Tammany Lodge #5. He was also a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Army Air Corps.
Survivors include one son, Michael P. Long, Williamsburg; one daughter, Roxi Lawrence, Salem, Ore.; six grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services will be conducted today, March 1, at 3 p.m. in Barnett's Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kenny Price officiating. Burial will follow in the Slemp Cemetery in Sugar Grove. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Barnett's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Long
Sally Louise Rhudy Long of Wytheville died Saturday, Jan. 31, 1998 in Wythe County Community Hospital.
She was born in the early 1900s in Speedwell, a daughter of the late Dr. Walter Weston Rhudy and Maude Porter Rhudy. She received her BA degree from Indiana University with honors in Math and French and her masters degree from the University of Virginia. She was a member of Delta Delta Delta and Delta-Kappa Gamma Sororities. She was a member of Wilderness Road Chapter, D.A.R., was a Pink Lady at Wythe County Community Hospital for 20 years and was a patroness of many charities.
Mrs. Long was a member of the Wytheville Presbyterian Church, a retired math teacher and guidance counselor at Fort Chiswell High School and was preceded in death by her husband, Carl H. Long, and a brother, Dr. William Porter Rhudy.
She is survived by one daughter, Dr. Sallye Webster of New Bern, N.C.; two granddaughters, Sallye Louise Webster of Houston, Texas, and Stephanie Long Webster Reynolds of Oklahoma City, Okla.; five great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 11 a.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dr. Michael Wingard officiating. Interment followed in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat. The family prefers memorials be made to the charity of one's choice.
Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements.
Long
Robert Thomas Long Jr. Crumpler
Sept. 9, 1934
May 30, 2000
Robert Thomas Long Jr., better known as Botchie, 65, was remembered at funeral services held June 3 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Douglas Callahan, Rev. Curtis Wolfe, Rev. Donald Dyer and Evangelist Gloria Richardson officiated. Inurnment will be held at a later date.
Mr. Long was born in Gary, W.Va. to Sally Baylor Long. He was retired from the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a daughter, Valerie Goldman in 1992.
He is survived by his wife, Odessa Jones Long; a son, Robert Long III, Boone; a daughter, Frontrina Wray, Kentucky; a step-son, Michael McQueen, West Jefferson; a brother, James Long, Jefferson; two sisters, Jackie Byers and Diane Byers, both of Jefferson; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Long
Rex Preston Long Jr., age 50, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999 at his home in Marion.
He is survived by his wife, Debbie Long of Marion; four daughters and one son-in-law, Pam Long, Scarlette and Ian Daley and Starr Long, all of Greenville, S.C., and Christin Long and fianc‚‚, Eric Mullins of Marion; one son, Rex Preston Long III of Colombia, South America; one sister, Melissa Gail Long of Canon City, Colo.; one brother, Michael Carson Long of Stewartstown, Penn.; one grandson, Trevor Long; a special friend, Bob McIntyre.
Funeral services will be held today, Dec. 4, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Eugene Baldwin officiating. Burial will follow in Central Cemetery in Grayson County. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, c/o Joyce Blevins, P.O. Box 905, Marion, VA 24354.
Seaver- Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Long
Lloyd J. Long, age 74, of Saltville, died Friday, May 29, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his mother, Annie Darcus Long.
Survivors include three brothers, Dayton Long, Indianapolis, Ind., Hugy Long, Deland, Fla., and Claude Long, Michigan; two sisters, Helen Comstock, Goshen, Ind., and Maxine Banckert, Ovleda, Fla.; one stepbrother, Billy Joe Nunn, Saltville; one aunt, Rose Boardwine, Abingdon; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted today, June 3, at 11 a.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dan Jividen officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.
Long
Bascom G. Long, age 74, died Monday, June 28, 1999 at his home in Sugar Grove.
Mr. Long was a member of the Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church. He retired from Brunswick Corporation after 33 years and was a farmer in the Sugar Grove area. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Dewey and Annis Saunders Long; one son, Bascom Long Jr.; two brothers, Worley and Robert Long; and a special brother-in-law, Vance Carnett.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Stallard Long of Sugar Grove; two daughters, Brenda Annis Long of Bel Air, Md., and Helena Jewel Carlson of Silver Springs, Md.; one sister, Olivette Carnett of Rocky Mount; five brothers, L.D. Long of Bastian, Mark W. Long of Philadelphia, Penn., Johnny Long of Marion, Fred Long and Charles Long, both of Aberdeen, Md.; five grandchildren, Alan Long, Amy Lawton, Nick Giordano, Brian Smith and Laura Carlson; one great-granddaughter, Alyssa Jewel Lawton.
Funeral services will be held today, June 30, at 2 p.m. at Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Sage and the Rev. Leroy Long officiating. Burial will follow in Slemp Cemetery in Sugar Grove. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
LONG
Little Tucker Ray Long of 14 McMillan Lane, Sparta, N.C., died Thursday, April 15, 1999, at the Forsyth Memorial Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C. He is survived by his parents, Amanda Bare of Sparta, N.C, and Jason Long of Roaring Gap, N.C.; his paternal grandparents, Charles and Marie Long of Roaring Gap, N.C.; his maternal grandparents, Dannie and Nadine Bare of Sparta, N.C.; one brother, Dakota Long of Roaring Gap, N.C. A graveside service will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Liberty Knob Baptist Church Cemetery near Roaring Gap, N.C. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home of Sparta is in charge of the arrangements.
Lorenzen
Alice King Lorenzen, age 78, died Thursday, Dec. 19, 1996. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Glenn King and Dutch Lorenzen. She was the owner and operator of Lorenzen's Motel in Marion.
She is survived by one sister, Flossie Blevins of Chilhowie; several nieces and nephews; one special little girl, Shai Cullop.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, Dec. 22, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo and the Rev. Eugene Baldwin officiating. Burial will follow 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. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Seaver-Brown Chapel.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Love
Gladys R. Love, age 87, of Chilhowie, died Thursday, March 25, 1999 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie.
Survivors include her husband, John E. Love, Chilhowie; three sons and daughters-in-law, John D. and Mary Sue Love, Longwood, Fla., Roy J. and Delores Love, and Warren E. and Donna L. Love, all of Chilhowie; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.
Funeral services were conducted Sunday, March 28, at 2 p.m. at the Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Blevins officiating. Burial followed in St. James Cemetery.
Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.
Love
William Steel Love, age 84, of Creston, N.C., died Sunday, June 6, 1999 in Mountain City Care Center in Mountain City, Tenn.
Mr. Love was born in Chilhowie, a son of the late Daniel S. Love and Josephine Duncan Love. He lived in Ashe County, N.C., for the past 53 years. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving on the USS Boston and the USS Indian Island. He was a member of the Mountain View Methodist Church.
Surviving are his wife, Kathleen Sutherland Love; a brother, Jack R. Love of Chilhowie; three sisters, Martha Lee Edmondson of Meadowview, Edna Hepinstall of Huddleston, and Joyce Snapp of Surgoinsville, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews; two great-nieces.
Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, June 8, at 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Percy-Hux Funeral Home in Mountain City with the Rev. Herbert McCoy officiating. Graveside services will be conducted today, June 9, at 11 a.m. in Sutherland Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be sent to the Sutherland Cemetery, c/o Jim Sutherland, 1454 Sutherland Road, Creston, N.C. 28615.
Percy-Hux Funeral Home in Mountain City, Tenn., is in charge of arrangements.
Love
Florence McClure Love, 91, died Thursday, Nov. 20, 1997 at her home in Chilhowie.
She was the widow of Charles William Love Sr., and a member of the Mountain View United Methodist Church.
Survivors include one son, Charles William Love Jr., Cartersville, Ga.; one daughter, Mrs. Charles (Betty Jo) Crenshaw, Knoxville, Tenn.; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Callahan officiating. Burial was in the St. James Cemetery.
Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements.
Lovelace
Arthur Glenn "Boss" Lovelace
West Jefferson
Jan. 15, 1898
May 3, 2000
Arthur Glenn "Boss" Lovelace, 102, was remembered at funeral services held May 6 at Shelter Baptist Church. Rev. Ken Howell officiated. Burial followed in the Scott-Blevins Cemetery.
Mr. Lovelace was born in Ashe County to John Andrew and Alafair Davis Lovelace.
He is survived by three daughters, Helen Richardson, Whitetop, Va., Wretha Greer, Manassas, Va., and Kathleen Rose of the home; one son, Jack Lovelace, West Jefferson; one sister, Mae Lovelace, Lansing; 12 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Lovelace
Ethel Marie Haga Lovelace, age 72, died Wednesday, April 1, 1998 in North Side Hospital in Johnson City, Tenn. She was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by her husband, Paul J. Lovelace of Abingdon; two sisters, Lueella Hartsell of Phoenix, Ariz., and Hazel Kirby of Ripplemead; one brother, Edgar Haga of Saltville; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held today, April 4, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Dr. William A. Slater and the Rev. Clarence "Bud" Frye officiating. Burial will follow in Laurel Springs Cemetery.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Lovern
ROBIN JANE LOVERN, age 41, of Pulaski, Virginia died Monday, December 11, 2000 in the Pulaski Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father, Rubin O. Lineberry, Sr., her step- father, Carl Coffey, Sr., and her grandfather, Opley Neal. She is survived by: her husband Steve Lovern; a son - Joshua Lovern; her mother - Rosena Coffey; a sister - Joyce "George" Gallimore - all of Pulaski; two brothers - Carl "Bubbie" Coffey and Rubin O. Lineberry, Jr, both of Dublin, VA; a niece - Megan Lineberry of Dublin, VA; two sisters-in-law - Jean Semones of Pulaski, VA and Edith Lineberry of Dublin, VA.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Wednesday December 13, 2000 at the Barnett Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Clyde George officiating. Interment will follow in the Busic Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Barnett Funeral Home or at the residence at any time. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements.
Lovingood
Anne Lindsey Lovingood, age 48, of Maryville, Tenn., died Thursday, May 7, 1998 at the family home.
She was a member of the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Knoxville, and was active in the community through involvement in school organizations and as a Girl Scout leader. She served as a substitute teacher in several South Knox Elementary Schools. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Evelyn Lindsey of Marion, VA; and a sister, Mary L. Baumgardner of Charlotte, NC.
She is survived by her husband, Bert Lovingood; her children, Tip and Lindsey Lovingood of Maryville, Tenn.; her sisters and brothers-in-law, Martha and Dick Riggle of Wytheville, VA, and Sarah and Tom Etheredge of Titusville, FL; her brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Linda Lindsey of Newnan, GA and Frank and Lori Lindsey of Monroe, NC.
Funeral services were held 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 9, 1998 at the Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 6632 Chapman Hwy., Knoxville, Tenn. with Pastor Jack Zipperer officiating. Graveside services and interment were at 3:00 p.m. Saturday at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat, VA with Pastor James Bangle officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the memorial fund at Gloria Dei Lutheran, 6632 Chapman Hwy., Knoxville, Tenn. 37920.
Miller Funeral Home, Maryville, Tenn. and Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat, VA were in charge of arrangements.
LOWE
Carl Lowe, age 88, of Sunbridge Healthcare Center in Sparta, N.C., died Monday, February 14, 2000, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. He is survived by a son, Bobby Lowe of Greenville, Tennessee; two sisters, Vina White and Etta Evans, both of Glade Valley, N.C.; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Glade Creek Union Baptist Church, with burial in the Church Cemetery. The body will be placed in the Church 30 minutes prior to the funeral services to lie in state. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta.
Lowery
Robert Edward (Bobby) Lowery, age 64, died Monday, July 26, 1999 at his home in Saltville.
Mr. Lowery was retired from the IngersolRand Company.
Surviving are his wife, Minnie Hogston Lowery; three sons, Mike Lowery, Marion, Gene Lowery, Saltville, and Bryan Lowery, of the home; four daughters, Debbie Repass and Kathy Loupe, both of Saltville, Tammy Kestner, Crimora, and Julie Lowery, of the home; one brother, Lewis Perry Lowery, Keen Mountain; one halfbrother, Raymond Bowling, Knoxville, Tenn.; two sisters, Jackie Deal, Sidney, Ohio and Violet Shimmel, Alexandria; nine grandchildren; one great- granddaughter; one step-granddaughter; several aunts and uncles; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted today, July 28, 11 a.m. at the Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Benny Frye, the Rev. Mike Mangrum and the Rev. Betty Royston officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Rose Cemetery.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.
Lowery
Kermit Lewis "Doc" Lowery, age 83, died Monday, Dec. 27, 1999 at his home in Glade Spring.
Mr. Lowery was a veteran of World War II where he served in nine major battles and received three Bronze Stars. He was a member of VFW Post 1994 and DAV Post 57 in Abingdon where he served as chaplain for 10 years.
Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Hickey Lowery; two sons, David Lowery of Chilhowie and Jerry Lowery of Glade Spring; two stepsons, Steve Sheets of Abingdon and Eddy Sheets of Arizona; one stepdaughter-in-law, Dixie Sheets; one stepdaughter and her husband, Patty and Mike Thompson of Damascus; one brother, William "Bill" Lowery of Saltville; one grandson, Louie Lowery of Chilhowie; one great-grandson; seven step-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be conducted today, Dec. 29, at noon in Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with the Rev. Eugene Baldwin and the Rev. Ralph T. Hubble officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery with military rites by Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975 Honor Guard.
D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements.
LUCAS
Virginia Bledsoe Lucas, age 88, of Jonesborough, Tenn., died on Tuesday, January 11, 2000 at Johnson City Medical Center. She was born on December 25, 1911 in Wilkesboro, N.C. to William J. and Eulala B. Johnson. She was a member of DAR and attended Women's College of Greensboro. She taught piano at Oak Hill Academy, Glade Valley School, and Independence High School. She was preceded in death by husbands Duke Colvard Bledsoe Sr. and Johnny Lucas of Sparta, and brothers Walter P. Johnson of Sparta, and Bill Johnson of North Wilkesboro. She is survived by two sons, Byron Bledsoe of Marietta, Georgia, and Baxter Bledsoe of Jonesborough, Tenn; a stepson, Duke Bledsoe Jr. of Sparta; a step-daughter, Jane Davidson of Winston-Salem, N.C.; two sisters, Violet Horton of Johnson City, Tenn. and Vivian Bollin of Sparta; five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Sparta, Dr. Jim Pollard will officiate. Burial will follow in the Sparta Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the Funeral Home.
Luck
Harvey Luck, age 83, of Damascus, died Tuesday, June 3, 1997 in Bristol Regional Medical Center.
He was a native of Prince William County and had lived in Damascus for the past seven years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during World War II. He was owner and operator of Luck & Albrite Plumbing and was a member of the VFW in Manassas. He was of the Baptist faith.
He is survived by several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 5, in the National Memorial Park, Falls Church, with the Rev. Gregory Loewer officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the American Cancer Society, 167 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210.
Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements.
Luck
GERALDINE H. LUCK, of the Villages, Florida, formerly of Wytheville, died Saturday, November 18, 2000. she is survived by her husband - Ernest G. Luck, of the Villages, FL; three sons - Ronald L. Luck, of the Villages, FL, E. Ray Luck of Tennessee and Richard V. Luck, of North Carolina; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, 10:00 a.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home with the entombment in the Rosewood Memorial Garden Mausoleum. the family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home Tuesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions should be made to the Salvation Army. the Grubb Funeral Home, Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements.
Ludowici
Lois J. Puckett Ludowici, age 53, died Friday, March 28, 1997 in Chilhowie.
She was a native of Clinchco, a graduate of Haysi High School and received a B.A. degree from Clinch Valley College, Wise. She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Bertha Puckett; one brother, W.G. Puckett; one sister, Glenda Gaby.
She was a U.S. Marine veteran for 23 years retiring as Master Sergeant. She was a member of the Middle Branch Freewill Baptist Church in Nora.
Survivors include three brothers, Roger Puckett, Chilhowie, Freddy Puckett, Honaker, and Joseph Puckett, Clintwood; eight sisters, Sally Stanley, Clintwood, Peggy Brooks, Chilhowie, Gay Moats, Clinton, Md., Arlene Thompson, Sparta, N.C., Bonnie Runions, Hohenwald, Tenn., Rebecca Woods, Haysi, Pamela Puckett, Marion, and Johnnie Thompson, Rosedale; eight nieces; 10 nephews.
Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 30, in the Middle Branch Freewill Baptist Church in Nora with the Rev. Clyde Lambert and Pastor Floyd Nelson officiating. Burial was in the Lambert Family Cemetery, Middle Branch, Nora. Military graveside services were conducted by members of Marine Corps Reserves, Company L, Johnson City, Tenn., and VFW Post No. 8979, Clintwood.
Clintwood Funeral Home in Clintwood was in charge of arrangements.
Lumpkins
Anna Ruth Lumpkins, age 73, of Rockville, Md., formerly of Marion, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 1997.
She was a retired waitress and was preceded in death by her husband, Winston W. Lumpkins Jr.
Surviving are two daughters and son-in-law: Forrest M. Jr. and Brenda Donaldson and Debra K. Lumpkins; two sons and daughters-in-law: Winston W. III and Margaret Lumpkins, and Robert K. and Debbie Lumpkins; her grandchildren: Ward Donaldson, Kevin, Katie, Winston and August Lumpkins; two brothers, Emmett L. Catron and H. Daniel Catron.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 18, at 1:30 p.m. at Oakey's Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. Frank W. Feather officiating. Interment will be in Evergreen Burial Park. The family will receive friends today from 2 to 4 p.m. and tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral Chapel.
Oakey's Funeral Service in Roanoke is in charge of arrangements.
Lundy
Melvin "Jerry" Lundy, 58, of Elkton, Md., died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2001, at Perry Point V.A. Medical Center.
He was born Dec. 26, 1942, in Elkton, Md., to Everett J. Lundy and Ethel M. Green.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Harry Randolph "Joyce Lundy" of Finley, Ohio, and Mrs. James Coala "June Lundy" of Elkton, Md.
A funeral was held Thursday at Crouch Funeral Home in North East, Md., with burial in the Maryland Veterans Cemetery, Hurlock, Md.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Eastern Paralyzed Veterans Association in care of Crouch Funeral Home.
Lyall
Willa Belle Lyall
West Jefferson
July 12, 1913
May 18, 2000
Willa Belle Carver Lyall, 86, was remembered at funeral services held May 20 at Beaver Creek Christian Church. Minister Wayne Williams and Minister Charlie Freeman officiated. Burial followed in the church cemetery.
Mrs. Lyall was born in Graham County to George Carver and Nora Massey Carver. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Clarence Gwyn Lyall.
She is survived by two sons, Garland and Russell Lyall, both of West Jefferson; a brother, Claude Bill Carver, West Jefferson; a sister, Ethel Eller, Robbinsville; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Memorials may be made to Beaver Creek Christian Church, c/o Minnie Grubb, 108 Laurel Creek Road, Todd, NC 28684.
Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Lyon
Larry Leonard Lyon, 37, of Sugar Grove, died Friday, Aug. 8, 1997 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Clyde DeSale Lyon and one brother, Conley Dean Lyon.
He is survived by his wife, Phyllis (Cissy) Simons Lyon of Sugar Grove; one stepdaughter and son- in-law, Mandi and Will Vanhoozer of Marion; his mother, Ola Richardson Lyon of Sugar Grove; two sisters, Patricia Lyon Woods of Independence, and Connie Lyon Watson of Atkins; two brothers, T.D. Lyon of Marion, and Clyde R. (Dickie) Lyon of Sugar Grove; one very special companion, Milwaukee; 14 nieces, seven nephews, four great-nephews and eight great-nieces.
Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 12, at 2 p.m. at the Sugar Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenny Price officiating. Burial followed in the Hutton-Cox Cemetery, Sugar Grove.
Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.
LYONS
Mr. Bishop Jerome Lyons, age 76 of 14428 Hwy. 18 North, Ennice, N.C., died Saturday, March 27, 1999, in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, N.C. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lois Jean Lyons of the home, one daughter-in-law, Wanda Crouse Lyons of Galax, Va., two grandsons and spouses, Ricky Wayne and Susan Lyons of Yadkinville, N.C., Michael Charles and Sharon Lyons of Glade Valley, N.C., two sisters, Betty Lockey of Sparta, N.C., and Mildred Lyons of Natasluga, Alabama, two step-daughters, Glenda Reece of Fincastle, Va., and Karen White of Radford, Va., four great-grandchildren and six step-grandchildren, and two step-great- grandchildren also survives. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday Morning, March 30, 1999, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Edmonds Community Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9:00 p.m. Monday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta.