New River Valley Obituary Collection
The obituaries listed in this section are from various sources including those listed below. Most of these were published in newspapers in the southwest Virginia and northwest North Carolina area during the 1999 to 2001 time period. Some appear to be old obituaries but the specific sources for these older obituaries are not known.
- 1895 Fisher’s River Primitive Baptist Association
- 1898-1901 Minutes of the Little River Regular Baptist Association
- 1904 Minutes of the Little River Regular Baptist Association
- 1905 Fisher’s River Primitive Baptist Association
- 1910 Ashe Baptist Association Minutes Obituaries
- 1920-1934 Minutes of the Blue Ridge Baptist Association
- 1930 Minutes of the Mountain Union Baptist Association
- 1946-1963 Minutes of the Senter District Primitive Baptist Association
- 1947-1951 Minutes of the Reorganized Little River Regular Baptist Association
- 1958 Smyth County News, Marion, VA
- 1976-1981 Christian Unity Separate Baptist Association Obituaries
- 1999-2001 Newspapers, including other sources and various dates
In some cases the dates of births or deaths were not included in the obituaries. When full dates are not known they are not included in the table.
In the 1958 obituaries the Smyth County News rarely gave date of death, but stated that the individual died “last Tuesday,” “Friday,” etc. Unless otherwise annotated, these dates herein represent the transcriber’s best estimate of death date, and should be used as a guideline only.
| Surname | Given Name | Birth | Death | Obit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bartly | Martha | 18 Dec 1863 | 25 Jan 1900 | Martha Bartly was born Dec. 18, 1863. Was married to Calvin Todd Feb. 5, 1897 unto them was born 2 children. She professed a hope in Christ and joined the church at Roaring Gap and was baptized the same day. Died Jan. 25, 1900, age 36 years 11 months and 7days. She was a faithful member. Our loss was her eternal gain. Weep not deep friends, but strive to meet daughter, wife and mother in Heaven above. Elder M. E. Pool, Chairman |
| Royal | Barbara | 20 Nov 1857 | 28 Feb 1900 | Barbara Royal whose maiden name was Wagoner was born November 20th, 1857. Crossed the river of death February 28th, 1900. Age 42 years 3 months and 8 days. She was married to J. T. Royal July 7th, 1887. There were born unto them 6 children 3 of whom have gone to the Spirit Land. She professed faith in Christ and joined the chruch at Lovett’s Chapel November 4th Saturday, 1894, and lived a faithful member ’til her death. |
| Edwards | Elizabeth | 1 Aug 1879 | 10 May 1900 | Sister Elizabeth Edwards was born August 1st 1879. She was a daughter of John A. and Mahala Caudill. She professed a hope in Christ and joined the church at Landmark Oct. 16th, 1895, and was baptized by Elders Isom Edwards and A. J. Wagoner Oct. 20th, 1895. She lived a christian life and was a faithful member of the church. She let her light so shine that those who lived around her took knowledge of her that she had been with Jesus, and she proved by her life and conversation that she was a child of God. She was married to Mack Edwards Dec.22, 1898. Died May 10, 1900, age 21 years 9 months and 9 days. She leaves a husband and little child and many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. But we believe our loss is her eternal gain, and we can only say farewell dear sister till we meet again. Wiley Combs |
| Caudill | Phebe | 8 Jul 1879 | 10 May 1900 | Phebe Caudill was born July 8th, 1879. Died July 29, 1900, age 21 years and 21 days. She was a daughter of James T. And Elvira Caudill. Married Mr. Lonnie Sheets May 20, 1899. She professed a hope in Christ and joined Landmark church Oct. 15, 1895 and was baptized Oct. 20, 1895 by Elders Isom Edwards and A. J. Wagoner. Sister Phebe honored that profession and by her walks and Godly conversation proved to the world that she was a child of God. While her seat is vacant in the church and her tongue is silent in the home her spirit is shouting the praised of God around that Celestial Throne in heaven. Sad! But true her stay with her husband was short, only about 11 months, when she had to bid him adieu. We can only say to the bereaved try to meet that dear sister where parting is no more. As a child she was obedient, as a wife she was true, as a christian she was faithful, and is now resting from all her labors in the sweet bye and bye. Written by C. S. McKnight |
| Kennedy | Thompson | 10 Feb 1829 | 13 Aug 1900 | Brother Thompson Kennedy was born Feby 10th 1829, died Aug. 13th 1900, age 71 years 6 months and 8 days. He was married to Sarah Edwards Dec. 1851. Unto them were born three sons of whom two are still living. His kind and christian wife, preceeded him to the Glory Land. Sister Sarah Kennedy having departed this life Aug. 10th 1894, age 61 years 4 months and 22 days. Farewell dear brother and sister till we meet in that bright world. |
| Davis | Linnie B. | 3 Jan 1884 | 22 Sep 1900 | Linnie B. Davis was born Jan 3, 1884, died Sept 22, 1900. Age 16 years 8 months and 19 days. She was the daughter of Emery and Polly Davis. Just in the prime of life, when nature seemed to foretell the beauties of health and the enjoyments of life in this world, disease made its way into this humble home and took hold upon our beloved sister and brought her down upon the couch to suffer and die. Little did they think that Linnie’s sickness was unto death. But she told her father and mother that she would never get well, and that she wanted them to meet her in heaven. She said she was going to see Lula, her baby sister that had passed away Sept. 13th, 1896. I visited her just before she died and I never heard such a bright testimony in all my life of her future happiness in the far beyond. She knew every thing till the last and called up her cousins and begged them to meet her in Heaven. Then with an angelic smile upon her face, and voice clear and sweet, she sung her favorite song, “Oh, why not tonight?” And then passed away to Spirit land, there to be with the redeemed forever more. Bereaved friends ever let those words of Linnie’s have a place in your memory and do as she bid you to meet her in that beautiful city on high, where there is no sickness, pain nor death, but all joy, peace and happiness forever. Sleep on dear Linnie’s till the trumpet shall sound, To wake the nations under ground, And soar above with kindred meet And cast your crown at Jesus’ feet. Written by request, A. McKnight |
| Larrow | Mattie C. | 29 Apr 1901 | Mattie C. Larrow departed this life April 29, 1901. Making her stay on earth 40 years, 8 mouths and 3 days. She was the daughter of Elder Johu K. and Sarah Baldwin and was the wife of Bro. Thomas Larrow who had served South Fork church as a Deacon for a number of years. Sister Mattie was ever ready to work for the cause of her Savior. She professed religion about the age of 14 or 15 years in a revival meeting at Prathers Creek church and was baptized into the fellowship of the same church by Elder I. W. Landreth. About 21 years ago she moved her membership to South Fork church and there lived a consistent member until death. She requested that Elder W. B. and E. E. Wyatt should preach her funeral on the 5th Sunday in June. Her request was carried out. Farewell dear sister till we see thy Heavenly face. We loved her perhaps too well For the one we loved so dearly has forever passed away. Elder E. E. Wyatt | |
| Stamper | Solomon S. | 26 Apr 1822 | 16 May 1901 | Solomon S. Stamper was born April 26, 1822 and departed this life May 16, 1901. Age 79 years and 20 days. He was married to Lydia Pruitt in the year 1840. Unto them were born five children which are all living. He professed a hope in Christ and joined the Church at Pleasant Grove several years before he died and was baptized by Elder A. J. Wagoner and lived a Christian life up to his death. He left a lasting evidence that he was going to Heaven his everlasting home to meet with friends that has gone, on before. We would say to the Children prepare to meet thy God in peace that you may be able to see your father’s face again, where there will be no more sad parting. He has a large connection to mourn their loss. But we feel our loss is his eternal gain. He is gone, his seat in the church is vacant. His body lies in the cold grave to wait the resurrection from. His body spirit is resting we trust in that happy world above. O may we all be ready, too, “heed the call Conies for us to go. Wiley Combs, Committee. |
| Sturgill | James | 28 May 1816 | 22 Jun 1901 | James Sturgill was born May 28th, 1816 and departed this life June 22, 1901, making his stay on earth 85 years and 24 days. He was married to Susan Baldwin July 25th, 1837 to them was given 9 children, 2 sons and 7 daughters, all living, and we hope they will meet their father and mother that passed our of this world Dec. 29th, 1868. Brother and sister Sturgill professed a hope in Christ soon after their marriage and was baptized into the fellowship of the baptist church and lived consistent members of South Fork church until death. A few hours before his death he called all his children around his bed and took each one by the hand and requested them to always love each other and live like Christians. Children never forget the words of a pious father, and I hope we will not forget that earnest prayer that we heard him pray for his church, children and grandchildren. Farewell dear friends on earth below My body to the tombe must go And with my Lord I hope to be Prepare for death and follow me. Elder E. E. Wyatt |
| Richardson | Sarah Ann | 5 Jun 1857 | 23 Jun 1901 | Sarah Ann Richardson was born June 5, 1857, and departed this life June 23, 1901. Age 44 years and 15 days. She was married to Alexander Richardson about 16 years before her death. Her husband Passed on to the glory land about 4 years before her. She leaves three little fatherless and motherless children in the hands of the Lord and on the mercies of the people with many relatives and friends to mourn their loss. She Professed a hope in Christ and joined the Church at Pleasant Grove and was baptized by Elder Caloway Blevins. She lived up to her Christian duty by filling her seat in the church and letting her daily walks and conversation honor her profession. She was a bright and shining light in the church. But she is gone never to return. But by the grace of God we can meet; her in the glory land above. May God bless and save the dear little children in the Heavenly world, is our prayer for Christ sake. We can only say farewell dear sister til we meet again. Wiley Combs, Committee. |
| Hodge | Nancy | 0 Mar 1832 | 24 Jun 1901 | Sister Nancy Hodge was born March 1832. Was married to John Edwards at the age of 17 years. Unto them was born one daughter, and after the death of her husband she lived a widow until 1879. When she married Columbus Dicken, they lived in peace 11 years, and after his death she remained a widow. She professed a hope ill Christ and joined the Church at Glade Creek and was baptized into the fellowship of Saddle Mountain Church some years ago by Elder A Mcknight. She was taken sick June 2, 1901, and died the 24 of the same month. Making her stay here on earth about 69 years. Sister Nancy ever honored her profession. She leaves three sisters, one daughter and six grand children to mourn their loss. She bore her affliction with patience. She said just before she passed away that she would he better off when she left this world. Our loss is her eternal gain. Farewell dear friend here below. My body to the tomb must go And with my Lord I soon shall be. Prepare for death and follow me. Elder M. E. Pool, Chairman. |
| Hendrix | Thos. E. | 22 Jan 1846 | 4 Jul 1901 | Brother Thos. E. Hendrix was born Jan. 22, 1846, and died July 4, 1901, age 55 years, 5 months and 12 days, he was a son of Ancil and Emma Hendrix. He was married to Matilda Walker in the year 1867. There were twelve children born until them 7 boys and 5 girls, two dead, and ten living. He professed a hope in Christ about 26 years ago, at Covenant Church, Wilkes County at a revival meeting. He joined the baptist church at Pleasant Grove, Feb. 7th, 1900 and was baptized by Elder Isom Edwards and F. M. Osborn and lived a consistent member until the death angel wafted his spirit home to the glory land. His affliction was great, he bore them with much patience and said, it is alright or would not have been so. His sickness lasted about six weeks. A few days before this he called his wife and son Willie to his bedside and told them he had to die. He said all is well with, I see nothing in the way, he also called his baby to his bed, grasp each other and kissed each other and bid each other farewell, he told his children to be good children to be good children and meet her in Heaven. May the children ever remember the good counsel of a dying father and meet him in Heaven. Brother Hendrix was a good citizen and we believe a good Christian man. His seat is vacant at home and at his church. He leave a wife and ten children and a host of friends to mourn their loss, but what we feel as our loss is his eternal gain. May the blessing of God rest upon the widow and children and his many friends until they meet in Heaven. Farewell dear brother till we meet and cast our crowns at Jesus’ feet and sing the triumph of his love. Written by Request. Rev. Isom Edwards |
| Higgins | Ida | 3 Dec 1875 | 21 Jul 1901 | Sister Ida Higgins was born Dec. 3, 1875. Died 21, 1901. Age 26 years, 7 months and 18 days. She was a daughter of Brisom and Julia Kirby. She was married to C.T. Higgin Sept. 25,1895. I have known Sister Ida from childhood and on up to her death, she was always kind to every body. She professed a hope in Christ Jan. 19th, 1899, and lived in honor of that profession and was a bright light herein the world. While, she and her husband together with their daughter was enjoying life, disease made way in their loving home, and laid prostrate sister Ida upon her bed. She bore her affliction with patience and fortitude. And when the death angel came she could fold her arms and bid farewell to husbaud, daughter, father and mother and all her relatives and join in with the redeemed above. Brother Troy I can only say, press forward and some day can hale her happy on the banks of sweet deliverance. Raise the little motherless daughter up to the glory of God, that she, too, can meet mother in the Heavenly world. My prayers are to God to comfort the bereaved ones in their trouble and make up the absence of sister Ida with the presence of thy Holy Spirit. The funeral services was conducted by the writer before she was placed in the new made grave to Resurrection morn. Text. Rev. 7:17 verse: “For the Lamb which is in the midst of the throne shall lead them and shall lead them unto living fountains of waters; and God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes.” With the promise of these words the exchange of sister Ida from this world of woe, was a happy one. Such love and meekness so divine, I would transcribe and make them mine. A. McKnight |
| Johnston | Ira Thomas | 6 Mar 1905 | 24 May 1905 | Obituary and Dedication found in the 1972 Ashe Baptist Association Minutes. Ira Thomas Johnston, son of the late Mr. and Mrs. J. R. Johnston of the Idlewild-Blue Ridge Communities, rendered a distinct service to the cause of our Master for many years here in Ashe County. Aside from the sacred relationship he had with his companion of the years and their son, he rendered service to our people in two distinct areas of life: the political and religious. In this tribute to his memory I shall speak only of the religious contribution he made through the church in which he held his membership, in the Ashe Baptist Association and through the Bapist Sate Convention of North Carolina. Early in his life he made his personal commitment to Jesus Christ as his Lord and united with the Old Fields Baptist Church. But his spiritual pilgrimage was to lead him to transfer his membership to the old Jefferson Baptist Church and from there to the First Baptist Church, West Jefferson, where he rendered a distinct service as long-time teacher of the Men’s Bible Class; only illness or absence from the community could keep him from his appointed post of duty. Furthermore, he set the proper example for Sunday School teachers by remaining for the Worship hour; no pastor ever had a more loyal nor faithful supporter than he. Brother Johnston rendered a dishnet service to the Ashe Baptist Association through he years. He was a delegate from his church almost every year and participated in the deliberations of the association with sympathy for its work and concern for its progress. He served on many of its committees, most notably its Executive Committee of which he was Chairman for many years. He also served as a member of the General Board of the Baptist State Convention of North Carolina for several terms. Yet, Brother Johnston was never narrow nor provincial in his Christian commitment for his sense of Christian Brotherhood knew no denominational labels. How did he live? As all great men have lived before him, as we live and as all who please Cod will live after him; he lived by faith and trust in our Lord Jesus Christ, a faith reflected in his favorite hymn, “The Unclouded Day.” R.R.C. |
| Perkins | Martin Lee | 9 Sep 1898 | 29 May 1905 | Funeral service for Martin Lee Perkins, 77, of Rt. 1, Warrensville, who passed away Sunday morning at Ashe Memorial Hospital, was held at 2:00 p. m. Wednesday at Ashe Lawn Memorial Chapel. Rev. Vernon Luttrell and Rev. Kyle Blackburn officiated and interment followed in Ashe Lawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Perkins was born in Maine on September 9, 1898 and was a retired minister. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Bertha H. Perkins of the home; 1 step-daughter, Mrs. Thelma Woods of Lansing, N. C.; 1 son, Gerald Perkins of Melbourne, Fla.; 3 step-sons, Larry Snyder, Rockledge, Fla., Blame Ham, Forest Hill, Md., Garvey Wyatt, Warrensville, N. C.; 1 sister, Mrs. Dorcas Cyr of Dixmont, Maine. Also surviving are 3 grandchildren, 12 step-grandchildren, and 6 step-great-grandchildren. Bro. Perkins was also a faithful attender of the Sugar Tree Separate Baptist Church. |
| Dixon | Nannie R. | 20 Oct 1906 | Crockett – Mrs. Nannie Robinson Dixon, 78, died 6 June 1958 at her home. Survivor: husband, Wythe G. Dixon. Services at Ephriam Methodist Church in Crockett with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Pugh | John L. | 7 Jul 1827 | 26 Jan 1910 | Rev. John L. Pugh, of Mouth of Wilson, VA, a resident of Alleghany Co., NC was born July 7, 1827 died Jan 26th 1910; age 82 years, 6 months 19 days. His father was Samuel Pugh, deceased, who lived on Wilson Creek, where John L. Pugh was born and reared. He professed faith in Christ when about 20 years old, at Wilson camp ground, fully 20 or more years ago, connecting himself with the M.E. church South, and lived an exemplary Christian life to his death. He married Miss Emeline Scott of Smyth Co., VA. The home from which his wife come was truly Christian and gave to Rufus Pierce, Andrew Pierce, Dr. Stump and John L. Pugh wives who adorned the home of each as mothers of striving Christian virtues. The home of brother Pugh was blessed with ten children, seven of whom died in early life, and now living two daughters, Mrs. Jones and Mrs. Dancy, and one son, Fields, who lives in the West. Almost three years ago his wife died, leaving the aged father lonely and afflicted. Yet comforted in his declining days by his widowed daughter, Mrs. dancy, and her little family of bright children were were his daily friends and little pets. When the Civil War of 1861 opened, brother Pugh volunteered and served until nigh its close. He was wounded severely, in hip, also in his right hand, which made him lame and defective in after life. He was prisoner of war for many months, lying in Northern prison, to emit an exchange which was slow to come. During the war he was loyal to his religious vow, and his prayer to God was to be spared to come home, and take up the work of a minister in Christ, and warn sinners to repent and lead a better life, by preaching Christ and a blessed immortality. This he did. He was licensed to preach soon after the close of the war, and was a faithful, earnest worker for God in his ministerial life. In the class meeting, prayer meeting and church work, he was in labor abundant, and did faithful work for the master. He was a man who lived daily, the life he professed, having strong faith in God, which never showed to his family or friends any abatement of Christian zeal. He died full of faith and good works after a short illness of a week, from an attack of Pneumonia. For ten years he had been so afflicted as result of his gun shot war wound in the hip, as to be inactive, and seldom left home. He is the last of the sons of Samuel Pugh, and one sister, Mrs. Greer, survive him. He was buried the day following his death, in the presence of a large audience of sorrowing friends and relatives. Rev. W. H. Handy and his Nephew, Rev. John R. Pugh aiding the burial service. St. John says in Revelations “I heard a voice from heaven which said: Blessed are the dead which die in the Lord, from henceforth they rest from their labors, and their works do follow them”. So it is with brother John L. Pugh. May god bless the faithful daughters who so closely watched over the aged father, and responded to his calls for kind acts, and may they and the surviving son so live in this life as to meet in happy re-union the loved ones gone to live in God’s beautiful home beyond the mystic river. F. M. Y. Edgewater, VA Jan 29, 1910 |
| McCarter | Andrew Cole | 2 Jan 1840 | 25 Jan 1911 | Andrew Cole McCarter, son of Philander and Theresa (Thurza) McCarter, was born January 2, 1840; died January 25, 1911; age 71 years 23 days. He was born at Elk Creek, Grayson County, Virginia, which was his home until after the war. He fought in the war as only brave men fight, having offered his services while he was yet too young to serve his country in such a capacity. But when the time came that his beloved state called forth her stalwart young sons, he was quick to hear and heed her call. After the war his father moved to Helton, N.C. There at the Helton church he professed faith in Christ and was baptized by Rev. James Weaver. On January 25, 1872, he was married to Huldah J. Weiss, daughter of Austin and Synthia Weiss. To this union were born five children, all of which survive to mourn their loss — J.E. McCarter and Mrs. Minnie Widener, of Cole, Virginia, Mrs. Nolar Dinkins, of Chilhowie, Virginia, Charles McCarter of Salem, Oregon and Emmett McCarter of Springville, California. His wife and two children, Charles and Minnie, were around his bed when he passed into the great beyond. In 1877, he moved to Washington County, Virginia, where by good management and the favor of a kind Providence, he succeeded in accumulating a reasonable portion of this world’s goods. He aided in building a good church and school near his home, and in both he felt a very deep interest. He was a faithful steward in his church for many years, and even during the last years of his life, a member of his Sunday School class, having taught a class until a year or two before his death. His great love for children, his ever readiness to hear their stories and share their every joy and sorrow kept his heart young, even after hoary hairs had claimed him for their own. During his last illness he said, “If it be the Lord’s will to take me away, all is well.” Blessed are the dead who die in the Lord. May the great Comforter be near his Worthy Companion to the sunset of life, and to his sorrowing children who keenly feel their loss as only those can who have had the blessing of one of the earth’s greatest gifts. The funeral services were conducted by his pastor, G.A. Maiden, and his body was laid to rest in the family cemetery at his home church, Lebanon, near Cole, Virginia. |
| Reedy | James Arthur | 11 Jun 1912 | James Arthur Reedy Rev. J. A. Reedy died June 11, 1912, at his home at Attoway, Va. The funeral services were conducted by Rev. C.T. Rouse at the Falling Water Baptist church, after which his remains were conveyed to the church burying ground by the Odd Fellows, of which he was an honored member. He was also a member of the Modern Woodmen. Brother Reedy was an earnest Christian and provided for his family well, despite the fact that he was cripple from childhood. He was a member of the Falling Water Baptist church for several years, during which time he entered the ministry and was very successful in his work. Brother Reedy was thirty-eight five months and four days old, and leaves a wife and three children, an aged mother and several brothers to mourn their loss. | |
| Davis | Robert Dale | 18 Oct 1915 | Robert Dale Davis was born October 28, 1915, died April 13, 1941, making his stay on earth 25 years, 5 months and 16 days. He professed faith in Christ in early life, but never united with any church. He leaves the following to mourn his loss: his father and mother, Mr. & Mrs. J. M. Davis, Grassy Creek; four brothers, Glen & John Davis of Detroit, Mich.; Garnett, of Fries, VA.; Bryce, of West Grove, Pa.; and four sisters, Mrs. Guy Warren, Detroit, Mich; Mrs. John Williams, Grassy Creek; Mrs. Everett Grace, West Grove, PA.; and Mrs. Earl Segraves, also of Pennsylvania. A brother, James, preceeded him in death 20 years ago, who was also killed in a car wreck. Written by a Friend | |
| Williams | Helen | 6 May 1917 | Retired Saltville school teacher, Helen Neff Williams, 81, died Saturday, Aug 22, at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn. Williams, the daughter of Greek and Lillian Neff was born May 6, 1917, in Rural Retreat. She was preceded in death by her husband N. O. Williams, her sisters Billie N. Medwin, Frances N. Akers, Catherine N. Cassell and her brother Greek “Dick” Neff. Williams graduated from Virginia Intermont and Emory and Henry College. She retired from the Smyth County school system where she taught for many years. “Mrs. Williams was an outstanding teacher,” said Dr. Marvin Winters, superintendent of schools for Smyth County. “She contributed a great deal to the lives of many children. She was well respected by all of us in the profession and we are very sorry at her loss.” Williams was a member of the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church and served as the organist for the church. She was also an avid reader and served as a volunteer for the Saltville Branch of the Smyth-Bland Regional Library. Williams was also active in the Saltville Senior Citizens. “This is a terrible tragedy,” Saltville Mayor Frank Lewis said. “When I first came to Saltville, Mrs. Williams and Mrs. Viola Clear took me under their wing at the elementary school. Mrs. Williams remained a true and dear friend ever since.” Williams is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Helen W. and Craig Barbrow, Saltville, and Betty Bob W. and Bill Horan, Avon, N.C., one sister Patricia N. Furr, Chesterfield, six grandchildren, Craig Barbrow, Tim Barbrow, Kristin B. Comer, Richard Lewis, Casey Lewis and Kimberley L. Demet. Eight great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug 24, at 11 a.m., in the St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with the Rev. W. R. Pickels officiating. Burial followed in the Elizabeth Cemetery. Memorial donations can be made to St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Saltville. | |
| Osborne | William Conley | 8 Jun 1917 | William Conley Osborne Creston June 8, 1917 May 16, 2000 William Conley Osborne, 82, was remembered at funeral services held May 19 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Bruce Roten and Rev. Darrell Graybeal officiated. Burial followed in the Brown Cemetery with military rites. Mr. Osborne was born to John Osborne and Rettie Roten Osborne. He was a truck driver. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Pearl Brown Osborne, of the home; a son, Richard Osborne, Creston; a daughter, Nancy Rupard, Jefferson; a brother, John Osborne, Rising Sun, Md.; four sisters, Pearl McCoy, Ashe Living Center, June Potter and Jean Gentry, both of Mountain City, Tenn., and Laura Nichols, Lansing; a grandson, Matthew Rupard; a step-grandson, Clay Rupard; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Ashe County Rescue Squad, PO Box 639, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Ashley | Hattie | 1 Mar 1902 | 11 Feb 1920 | Sister Hattie Ashley was born March 1, 1902 and departed this life Feburary 11, 1920, making her stay here on earth 17 years 11 mos. and 10 days. She professed a hope in Christ at the age of 16 yrs and lived a consistent member until death. She leaves a father, mother, 5 brothers and 6 sisters to mourn her loss. But we trust our loss is her eternal gain. Dear Hatti’s last words were singing: “Don’t You Want to Go to that Happy Home on High where the good shall meet? Yest meet to part no more and shall live and reign above the starry skies, mother, father, brothers, sisters, don’t you want to go where sad partings will be no more.” Sister says, Don’t you want togo to that home on high? Says sweet Jesus has put this song in my mouth and I must sing it. The saddest loss is at home: the house is so lonely without dear Hattie, it is almost more than we can bear but may we all live so that when death comes for us that we may go to live with dear Hattie and sweet Jesus where there will be no more sad partings, but will be happiness throughout endless eternity. |
| Miller | Rebecca | 5 Apr 1841 | 19 Nov 1920 | Rebecca Miller, was born April 5, 1841. Deceased Nov. 19, 1920 making her stay on earth 79 years 7 months and 14 days. She joined the Primitive Baptist Church at Roans Creek. Later she moved her membership to Poplar Cove church Nov. 28, 1895. She was the mother of 4 children, 3 boys and one girl. All are living. She honored her profession and served her church as Deaconess for a number of years. We hope our loss is her eternal gain. Children prepare to meet mother in heaven. |
| Walker | J. P. | 9 Mar 1835 | 26 Nov 1920 | In memory of brother J. P. Walker. Was born March 9, 1835 Departed this life November 26, 1920, age 85 years. He professed a hope in Christ and joined the Baptist church at Big Ivy 10 years ago and lived a consistent member until death. He leaves 8 children to mourn the loss of a kind and affectionate father, and we hope their loss is his eternal gain. He has a companion and 3 children gone on before him. We hope they will all meet around God’s throne where there will be no more sad parting. — C. C. Beshears. |
| McCarter | James P. | 10 May 1848 | 11 Dec 1920 | Anaheim Gazette, Orange Co., California Thursday December 17, 1920 – Death Overtakes A Well Known Citizen James P. McCarter Found Dead in Bed at Elsinore. Friends of James P. McCarter were shocked Saturday to hear of his death as he was not known to be seriously ill. On Sunday, December 5, he went to Elsinore to try the baths, as he had not been feeling at all well for some time, and on Saturday morning he was found dead in bed, having expired some time during the night. Y. W. Bushard, a near neighbor was notified and made arrangements for the funeral, which was held at Huntington Beach on Tuesday afternoon, a number of Anaheim Elks going down to attend. Deceased was a member of the lodge here. Mr. McCarter was 72 years of age. He was born in Virginia, and came to Anaheim about 12 years ago. For many years he was engaged in the mining business in California, but finally sold all his interests and came to Anaheim to spend the remainder of his days. His only relative in this region is a niece who lives at Huntington Beach. He was a quiet and unassuming man, a friend to everybody, and will be missed by those who have associated with him, and met him daily on the streets of this city. Huntington Beach News, Orange County, California Friday December 17, 1920 Society Section – Funeral services were held Tuesday p.m. at Bundschuh’s undertaking parlors for James P. McCarter, uncle of Mrs. J. A. McCoy of this city, who died at Elsinore Saturday of last week. The services were conducted by Rev. F. J. Seaman and were in charge of the Elks’ lodge of Anaheim, where the deceased resided. Interment was in the Huntington Beach cemetery. Obituary Section – James P. McCarter, an uncle of Mrs. J. A. McCoy, passed away early Saturday morning at Elsinore, Cal. Funeral services were held at the undertaking parlors Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock. Mr. McCarter was a resident of Anaheim, coming to California from Wyoming in 1907. He lived the bachelor life, having never married, and was 72 years of age. Born and raised in Virginia, he left his native state to mine in Idaho in the 80’s and later made his home on a stock ranch in Wyoming, coming to California to benefit his health, about 14 years ago. Mr. and Mrs. McCoy took him up to Elsinore last Sunday. |
| Miller | Verdie | 29 Sep 1897 | 4 Mar 1921 | Verdie Miller, wife of Roy Miller, was born Sept. 29, 1897, died March 4, 1921, making her stay on earth 24 years 5 months and 4 days. She claimed a home in early age and joined the church at Gap Field and later moved her membership to Pine Ridge and remained until death. Her remains was laid to rest on Sunday in the family cemetery. Her funeral was conducted by Elder David Roten and C. C. Burgess in the presence of a large crowd of sorrowing friends. |
| Sheets | J. M. | 4 Oct 1851 | 10 Mar 1921 | J. M. Sheets was born Oct. 4, 1851, died March 10, 1921, making his stay on earth 70 years, 5 months and 6 days. He joined the church at Poplar Cove Aug. 15, 1889 and lived his profession until death. Children, wife, and friends our loss, we hope, is his eternal gain. |
| Parsons | Charlies | 8 Jul 1902 | 16 Dec 1922 | In memory of brother Charlies Parsons, son of Mr. and Mrs. Levi Parsons. He was born July 8, 1902, departed this life Dec. 16, 1922, making his stay here on earth 21 yrs 5 mos and 7 days. He professed a hope in Christ and joined the church at Poplar Cove about five years ago and lived a consistent member till death. Mother don’t grieve over me for the house is full of bright angels. The day before he died he took his mother, two brothers and his little nephew in his arms, kissed them and told them “Good bye.” We trust that father, mother, two brothers and sister will all prepare to meet brother Charlie where there will be no more sad parting. He leaves a father, mother, two brothers and one sister to mourn his loss but we trust our loss is his eternal gain. |
| Church | Piner Woody | 13 Jul 1892 | 9 Jan 1923 | In memory of Piner Church. Piner Woody Church was born July 13, 1892, died Jan. 9, 1923. She joined the church at Blue Ridge in 1916 and lived a devoted Christian till death. She was married to Thomas Church and to this union were born 6 children, 3 dead, 3 living. She also leaves a husband, father, mother, 3 brothers and 1 sister to mourn the loss of a kind and loving wife and mother, a dutiful daughter, and loving sister. Weep not relatives and friends for we believe that her spirit is sweetly resting in the paradise of God, but be ready when death shall come for you, that you can go to live with dear Piner throughout endless eternity. |
| Phillips | Flore Watson | 30 Sep 1891 | 31 Mar 1923 | In memory of sister Flora Phillips. Flora Watson Phillips was born Sept. 30, 1891, died Mar. 31, 1923. Joined the church at Blue Ridge and lived a devoted Christian till death. She married Shober Phillips to this union were born five children, one girl, and four boys, all living. She also leaves a kind husband, a dear old mother, two brothers, one sister and a host of relatives and friends to mourn the loss of dear Flora. Words cannot express how we miss her but no one misses here like Shober, the dear old mother and her darling little children. What is home without a mother? It is a sad vacated place the world can never fill. Dear Flora was kind to every one she met and always met them with a smile. We know we can never see her again on earth, but may we live such pure lives that when we are called away from earth that we may go to live with Flora and all the redeemed of earth, and best of all, with Jesus throughout endless eternity. |
| Greer | Martha | 14 Oct 1865 | 27 May 1925 | Martha Greer, daughter of Wm. And Jane Greer was born Oct. 14, 1865; died May 27, 1925. She was married to Jos. W. Calloway Jan 1. 1886. To this union were born 12 children, two of whom, Cordelia and Floy, died in childhood. She is survived by her husband and ten children: Misses Belva and Clara Calloway, Mrs. E. B. Parsons, Mrs. J. C. Miller, Mrs. R. A. Wellborn, Mrs. M. A. Beshears and Messrs B. H., L. M., J. B., and R. S. Calloway, also by four sisters and one brother. In her young womanhood, Mrs. Calloway professed a hope in Christ as her Saviour and united with the Baptist church at Yellow Hill; later moving her membership to Blue Ridge church of which she was a faithful member until her death. She relied on Bible reading and prayer as a source of comfort and strength; and often said she believed her prayers for others would live after she was gone. As a wife and mother, she lived a life of unselfish service, asking no reward but the comfort and well-being of her family. As a friend and neighbor, she was kind and generous. She often said she was ready for the summons, and when it came, she slipped quietly out “as one who wraps the drapery of his couch about him and lies down to pleasant dreams.” |
| McGuire | Gordon | 21 Oct 1857 | 9 Sep 1925 | Bro. Gordon McGuire was born Oct. 21, 1857; died Sept. 9, 1925. He professed a hope in Christ and joined the church at Yellow Hill when young, later moving his membership to Blue Ridge and then to Big Ivey where he remained a faithful member till death. He was an ordained minister and was faithful in his calling. The gainsayer could not truthfully say any harm of Brother McGuire. He married Ruth Spears. To this union were born three children–two girls and one boy–all living. He leaves a wife, three children and one brother and a host of relatives and friends to mourn the loss of Bro. McGuire. He suffered intense pain before he died but he bore it with patience. He is gone to where there is no sickness, pain nor death, for we believe his spirit is sweetly resting in the paradise of God. |
| Griffin | Samuel | 18 Oct 1890 | 24 Oct 1926 | Samuel Griffin was born October 18, 1890; died October 24, 1926. He married Amanda Parsons Sept. 15, 1912. To this union were born six children, all of whom new survive. Sam professed a hope in Christ and joined the Baptist church at Big Ivey at about 20 years of age and lived a consistent member until death. In his death the wife lost a good husband, the children a kind father, and the church a good member. He often prayed in public. His godly walk on earth is evidence that he is gone to the Paradise of God. – J. M. Parsons |
| Beshears | Flora B. Walsh | 16 Feb 1903 | 9 Feb 1927 | Mrs. Flora B. Beshears, beloved daughter of W. C. And Julia Walsh was born Feb. 16, 1903, was married to Edward Beshears April 2, 1922, was coverted to Christ in 1921, joined the church at Blue Ridge and lived a devoted member until death, on Wednesday morning Feb. 9, 1927, at near 7 o’clock called her home. She spoke often of death, she said she was willing and ready to go, and often asked God if it be his will to take her out of her suffering to dwell with Him in the beautiful home of the soul. Parents have lost a much loved daughter, sisters and brother, a loving sister, husband a dutiful and loving wife, little son a precious mother, the church and Sunday school a devoted Christian worker, but “the Lord giveth and the Lord taketh away, blessed be the name of the Lord.” |
| Sawyer | Beatrice | 4 Apr 1927 | Beatrice Adams Sawyer West Jefferson April 4, 1927 Sept 9, 2000 Beatrice Adams Sawyer, 73, was remembered at funeral services held Sept 15 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson. Rev. Reeves Jones and Elder James McNeill officiated. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Sawyer was born in Liberty, Ky., to the late Dexter and Ola May Adams. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and was preceded in death by a son, Earl Miller. She is survived by her husband, Joseph Sawyer; two sons, Arnold Miller, Peach Bottom, Pa., and Michael Sawyer, Quarryville, Pa.; four daughters, Janet Leonard, Hendersonville, Shirley Asbury, Mechanicsburg, Pa., Myra Dunwoody, Lancaster, Pa., and Tracy Miller, West Jefferson; two sisters, Helen Hatfield, Columbia, Ky., and Faye Robinson, Lancaster, SC; one brother, Carl Adams, Peach Bottom, Pa.; 19 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.funeral-plans.com/ashelawn or at ashelawn@fastransit.net. | |
| Benge | Millie Riddle | 5 Jan 1905 | 3 Mar 1928 | Mrs. Millie Riddle Benge Born 1832; died Mar 3, 1928, being about 96 years old. She married Henry Benge. To this union were born 3 children, 2 girls and one boy all living. She professed a hope in Christ and joined the church while young and lived a devoted Christian until death. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother and was kind to all she met. She fed the hungry and her friends were numbered by the score. She met everyone with a smile. In her passing out, Blue Ridge church has lost a faithful member, the children a loving mother, and the community a kind neighbor, but we believe our loss is her eternal gain. — F. Phillips |
| Wyatt | Annie Dancy | 17 Jan 1869 | 28 Sep 1928 | Mrs. Annie Wyatt, daughter of D. E. Dancy, was born Jan. 17, 1869. She joined the church at Zion July 29, 1918, and lived a devoted member until death. She died Sept. 28, 1928, aged 59 years 8 months, 5 days. Husband and children, wife and mother is gone from yon to be with you on earth no more but prepare to meet her on the golden shore. Dearest Annie, how We miss her since she’s gone from us away gone away to live with Jesus in that land of endless day. Our hearts are sad, our days are lonely since her voice we hear no more. But we hope to meet sister Annie on that happy shore. Her eyes are closed in death, her lonely form lies in the tomb to sleep in Jesus–blessed sleep–until the resurrection morn. |
| Shepheard | Nancy Perry | 10 Apr 1847 | 9 Nov 1928 | Nancy Shepheard whose maiden name was Perry, was born April 10, 1847; died November 9, 1928, age 80 years, 11 months and 29 days. She was married to Levi Shepheard and unto their union were born 11 children, 3 have gone on before her. Three months and 6 days quickly passed along when death called for her oldest son. Then Bro. Henry Shepheard was called to go to meet mother on that bright eternal shore. The sister professed a hope in Christ early in life, and joined Mt. Olive church, was baptized by Elder John Adams and afterwards joined in with Friendship church Jan. 25, 1907, and there lived faithful until death. Her burial service was conducted by Elder J. T. Royal at her own request. She was a kind mother and faithful in filling her seat in church and we believe she is resting in that sweet bye and bye. |
| Griffin | Patton | 9 Jul 1858 | 5 Apr 1929 | Bro. Patton Griffin was born July 9, 1858; departed this life April 5, 1929, aged 71 years 8 months and 25 days. He professed a hope in Christ and joined the Baptist Church by Big Ivey several years ago. He remained a consistent member until death. He was loved by all who knew him. He was ever mindful of others, visiting the sick, speaking kind words to all he met. He leaves a wife and several children and a host of friends to mourn his loss, but we hope our loss is his eternal gain. |
| Watson | Puah Fletcher | 2 Mar 1879 | 14 Apr 1929 | Mrs. Puah (Fletcher) Watson, daughter of the late J. C. And Maryan Fletcher, was born March 2, 1879; died April 14, 1929, age 50 yrs 1 month and 12 days. Married to F. M. Watson July 24, 1901, and to this union were born seven children, all living. S. M. & L. H. Watson of Winston-Salem, N.C., Mrs. Adelia Harless, Purlear, N.C., Mrs. Leah Greer, M. F., Marie and Burl Watson, all of Beng, N.C. She joined Blue Ridge church over 20 years ago and was a consistent member till death. She leaves six dear sisters and 3 brothers and many kind friends and relatives that are joined with husband and children in mourning the loss of one so kind and good as was poor Puah in her life time. |
| Miller | Annie Dancy | 14 Jun 1929 | Mrs. Annie Miller wife of Nathan Miller of Vannoy, passed away at her home Friday evening at 2 o’clock.She was the daughter of O. D. Dancy who has gone on before. She was 79 years 7 months and 7 days old at her death June 14, 1929. She was a member of Zion church. She was the mother of 9 children 7 living. Two children and her husband had preceded her to the grave several years ago. She was a good wife, and loving mother and a faithful member of the church. There is a vacant place in her home that cannot be filled for there is nothing that can mar the purity of a mother’s love. Children, do not grieve for mother, for she is only waiting for you in that happy home where parting is no more. Written by one who sincerely loved her — Nannie Dancy. | |
| Haynes | Sarah | 15 Jun 1929 | Mrs. Sarah Haynes, daughter of Jordan and Nancy Wyatt, age about 45 years. She was married to Isaac Haynes, Apr. 17, 1906. To this union were born 8 children, one died in infancy, 7 are left to mourn their loss, but we hope their loss is her eternal gain. So husband and children, try to prepare to meet wife and mother. She joined the church at Zion 11 years ago and lived faithful till death called her away June 15, 1929. Written by her sister — Bessie Ashley. | |
| Parsons | Edna Mash | 4 Apr 1898 | 13 Aug 1929 | Edna Mash Parsons was born April 4, 1898, died August 13, 1929, age 31 years 4 months and 9 days. She was married to Vander Parsons. To this union were born 5 children, 4 of whom are still living. She professed a hope in Christ and joined the church at Piney Ridge and lived a consistent member till death. She leaves a host of friends to mourn her loss, but our loss we trust is her eternal gain. |
| Stuart | Jackson | 12 Jun 1861 | 18 Nov 1929 | Taken from the 1930 Minutes of the Mountain Union Baptist Association. Submitted by Steven Roy Stuart. Brother Jackson Stuart was born June 12, 1861. Deceased November 18, 1929, Age 68 years, 5 months and 6 days. He was married to Sarah Catherine Blevins February 19, 1883. To this union were born eleven children, of whom seven survive their father to mourn his loss. Four of them preceded him to that rest that remains to the people of God. Brother Stuart professed faith in Christ about 30 years ago and was baptized into the fellowship of Land Mark Baptist church and lived a loyal member of the same for a number of years. He then moved his membership to Mount Pleasant Chapel church where he lived a consecrated member till death. Brother Stuart lived true to his profession of religion, good loyal citizen, a kind and obliging neighbor, never to busy to visit the sick, always ready to lend a helping hand to those in need. He had much affliction in life, had typhoid fever four times, pneumonia three times, finally he was stricken with diabetes, which developed dropsy, which brought the end. He endured all his afflictions patiently and often said that he would love to live to see all his children saved. He lived to see them all converted but two. He leaves his dear companion, seven children, twenty-five grandchildren and a host of friends to mourn his loss. We believe our loss is his eternal gain. Let us look forward to that great reunion where there will be no sad parting but all will be bliss and joy forever. By Elder W. E. Denny |
| Mash | Julia Severt | 2 Jan 1930 | Mrs. Julia Mash, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Jackson Severt was about 50 years of age. She was married to Ham Mash and to this union were born 12 children, 9 are living, three had preceded her to the grave. She joined Piney Ridge church and lived faithful till God called her home January 2, 1930. Funeral service was held by Elder Lee Miller at Piney Ridge church. | |
| Wyatt | Franklin Alexander | 16 Jun 1874 | 28 Feb 1933 | Franklin Alexander Wyatt was born June 16th, 1874 departed this life Feb. 28, 1933, making his stay on earth 58 years 8 mos., 12 days. He was married to Pliner Woodie and to this union were born 13 children – 9 boys and 4 girls, of whom all are living save one which has gone on before. Bro. Alex joined the Union Baptist Church at Poplar Cove twenty seven years ago and there remained a faithful member until death. So wife and children live a life so that you can meet husband and father after death. Dear Alex will be missed by his church and community and that his departure was a distinct shock to the surroundings no one denies. So let us all be prepared for the summons of death surely doth awaits us all. — Bessie Ashley |
| Phillips | William P. | 7 Aug 1843 | 27 Mar 1933 | William P. Phillips born Aug. 7, 1843, married to Mary Ann Powell, Dec. 1865, departed this life March 27, 1933, making his stay on earth 89 years 6 months and 20 days. He joined Yellow Hill Baptist church in 1869, later moved his membership to Blue Ridge Baptist church where he remained a consistent and devoted member until death. He leaves an aged wife, 6 daughters and one son, and a host of friends and relatives to mourn his loss but we feel assured that our loss is his eternal gain. So children, companion and friends, weep not for father and husband, but let us all prepared to meet him. |
| Parnell | Donald Lee | 25 Dec 1935 | Donald Lee Parnell Lewisville Dec. 25, 1935 May 1, 2000 Donald Lee Parnell, 64, was remembered at funeral services held May 3 at Lewisville Baptist Church. Rev. Jeff Priest and Rev. Joel K. Boyles officiated. Burial followed in Forsyth Memorial Park. Mr. Parnell was born in Welch County, W.Va. to Perry and Clara Grimes Parnell. He was a member of Lewisville Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his father; and one step-son, Bradley Hawks. He is survived by his wife, Erna Hawks Parnell of the home; his mother, Clara Grimes Parnell, Max Meadows, Va.; two daughters, Rhonda Parnell Blevins and husband, Aaron, Lansing, and Tessy Parnell Welch and husband, Del, Mocksville; two step-daughters, Debbie Hawks Vernon and husband, Pete, Winston-Salem, and Vickie Hawks Livengood and husband, Lonnie, Pfafftown; six grandchildren, Jessica and Jade Welch, Angie Vernon-Halus and husband, Eric, Chris Vernon, Amie and Chad Henley; one great-grandson, Jackson Bradley Halus; two brothers, Doug Parnell and wife, Bernice, and Clyde Parne; two sisters, Janet Han!#$@ and husband, John, and Carolyn Jennings and husband, Montie. Memorials may be made to Lewisville Baptist Church Sanctuary Fund, 125 Lewisville- Clemmons Rd., Box 327, Lewisville, NC 27023. Hayworth-Miller Kinderton Chapel in Advance was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Reedy | Howard Franklin | 7 Feb 1881 | 10 Jul 1941 | Howard Franklin Reedy Howard F. Reedy Dies At Home Funeral services for Howard Franklin Reedy, Sr. 60, carpenter, who died at his home here Thursday afternoon at 3:30 after an illness of three months were conducted from Broad Street Methodist Church Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock by Rev. R. L. Haga, pastor and Rev. B. H. Phaup, pastor of the Wesleyan Methodist Church. Interment was in Greenhill Cemetery. Born at Rugby, Feb 7, 1881, Mr. Reedy was a son of J. M. Reedy and was reared at Camp, Smyth County. He had been a resident of Altavista for 21 years. He was a member of Broad Street Methodist Church. On Jan 5, 1900 he was married to Miss Maude Lee Wyrick who survives with the following children: Mrs. C.S Pugh, Mrs. J. B. Driskill, Mrs. J. P. Henderson, Mrs. W. R. Short, Miss Pauline Reedy and H. F. Reedy,Jr. all of Altavista. Two sisters, Mrs. J. W. Fulton of Rural Retreat and Mrs. Annie Stone of Greesnboro, N C. also survive. Died July 10, 1941 |
| Miller | Alex B. | 19 Dec 1859 | 18 Feb 1945 | Alex B. Miller was born Dcc. 19, 1859, died Feb, 18, 1945, making his stay on earth 84 years, 1 month, 21 days. He was married to Elizabeth Miller Dcc. 1831, and to this union was bern 5 children, 1 boy, Hamp Miller. of IdlewId. N. C.; 4 girls, Mrs. Clem Miller. of Obids, N ..C.; Mrs. Bazel Bare, of Wagoner N. C.; Miss Maggie Miller, of Idlewild, N. C.; and Mrs O. Hartzog of Concord, Tenn. Later he was married to Mary Ann Whittington in March, 1897, and to this union was born four children: Webb Miller of Bristol, Va., Fender Miller, Othello, N. C., 2 preceeded him in death. One brother W. S. Miller, Concord, N.C., one sister Mrs. J. F. Hartzog, Idlewild, N.C., 16 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. He joined the Primitive Baptist Church at Beaver Creek in August,1893, and in 1898 he get a letter of dismissien and was one of the constituting members of River View Church. He lived a consistent member until death, always filling his seat as long as he was able to go. He was loved by all who knew him. We feel our loss is his eternal gain. |
| Johnson | Bina | 15 Feb 1873 | 21 Feb 1947 | Bina Johnson was born February 15, 1873, died February 2l, 1947, making her stay on earth 74 years, 6 days. She was married to W. A. Johnson, December 23. 1893, To this union were born 9 children, Adolphus Johnson, Clifton, N, C.; W. G. Johnson and Lesley Johnson, West Jefferson, N.C.; Clyde Johnson, Switch Back. W. Va.; Cloud Johnson, Pageston, W. Va.; Mrs. W. W. Roland and Mrs. Orren Weaver of Clifton, N. C, Two children died in infancy. She leaves her husband, W. A. Johnson and 7 children to mourn their loss. She joined the Primitive Baptist church at North Fork September, 1920 and lived a faithful member until death, always filling hr seat as long as she was able. |
| Woodie | Columbus C. | 26 Sep 1949 | Columbus C. Woodie, died on September 26, 1949. Funeral Wednesday Last rites were conducted Wedesday at Piney Ridge church for Columbus C. Woodie, 74, resident of the Reddies River community who died Monday. Rev. Wade Houck and Rev. Harrison Miller officiated at the service. Surviving Mr. Woodie are his wife, Mrs. Effie Woodie; three daughters, Mrs. Stella Ashley of Wilbar, Mrs. Ada Stanley of Wilksboro route one, Mrs. Minnie Ingram of Indiana: two brothers and four sisters, May Woodie of Idlewood, Jake Woodie of Mountain View, Mrs. Dianna Bare Beshears and Mrs. Minnie Mash of Obids, Mrs. Ellen Ashley of Millers Creek, Mrs. Vira Shepherd of Wilbar. He is buried at the Woodie cemetary on highway 18 near “The Jumping off place.” Right there at the Ashe/Wilkes line. | |
| Hartzog | Jefferson Filmore | 16 Feb 1864 | 17 Oct 1949 | Jefferson Filmore Hartzog was born February 16th 1864. Departed this life Oct. 17, 1949. He was married to Mary J. Miller, Dec. 11 1884. To this union were born, 3 sons, Wiley G., T. Edward and B. K. He was baptized by Elder H. B, Miller in 1893. He served as county commissioner and other offices in the county. He was a strong believer in doctrine of salvation by grace. He served as clerk of River View church for a number of years and was also clerk of the Senter Association. He was faithful and devoted to the caused of Our blesed Master. Fought a good fight, kept the faith. Our loss is his eternal rain. Sleep on dear one till the Lord awakes you in His blessed likeness. Written by Elder Edd Davis |
| Burnette | Sarah Elizabeth McRoberts Taylor | 17 Apr 1950 | Funeral services for Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth McRoberts Taylor Burnette, 88, who died at the home of a son, Osborne Taylor, Galax, on Monday, April 17, 1950 were held at the local Church of the Nazarene Wednesday at 2pm. Rev. Fred Drayer, pastor of the church; Rev. R. M. Perry and Rev. D. E. Perry conducted the services, with W. P. Davis offering a prayer. J. C. Pierce sang three solo selections during the services. Among these were “Nearer My God To Thee”, and “Rock of Ages”. Billy Beamer played the piano. The deceased was the widow of the late Andy Burnette, to whom she was married in January 1918, and who died July 3, 1935. Her first husband, the late Owen Thomas Taylor, to whom she was married in 1881, died many years ago. Mrs. Burnette was the daughter of the late Tom and Liddie McRoberts. Surviving are two sons, Osborne Taylor, Galax, and Owen Taylor, Elk Creek; two brothers, Tommy McRoberts, Coal Creek, and John McRoberts, Galax; two sisters, Mrs. Nancy Holderfield, Fries, and Mrs. Polly Smith, Galax; 18 grandchildren, 60 great grandchildren, and 5 great great grandchildren. Three other sisters also preceeded Mrs. Burnette in death. Interment was in the Goodson Cemetery, near Galax, under Vaughan-Guynn direction. From April Courtney | |
| Davis | W. R. | 16 May 1875 | 26 Jun 1950 | W. R. Davis, son of Elder C. C. Davis, was born May 16, 1875 and died June 26, 1951. He was married to Vena Farmer Davis Feb., 1892. To this union was born 12 children-6 living and 6 dead. He professed a hope in Christ and joined the church at Pond Mountain Sat., March 1st, 1902 and was later ordained deacon, faithfully discharging his duty till death. He was a strong believer in the doctrine of salvation by grace. Our loss is his eternal gain. Sleep on, dear one till the Lord awakes you in his blessed likeness. |
| Davis | A. J. | 28 Nov 1879 | 29 Nov 1950 | A. J. Davis, son of Elder C. C. Davis, was born Nov.28, 1879 and died Nov.29, 1950. He was married to Lizzie Farmer Davis Feb. 11, 1899. To this union was born one child who died in infancy. He professed a hope in Christ and joined the church at Pond Mountain, Sat., March 1st, 1902, where he remained a faithful member until death-always filling his place in the church. He was one among our most devoted members. Strong defender of the doctrine of salvation by grace. Our loss is his eternal gain. Sleep on dear one until the Lord awakes you in his likeness. |
| Atwood | Mollie Lanier | 25 Mar 1879 | 26 Jul 1951 | Mollie Lanier Atwood was born March 25,1879. She departed this life on June 25,1951, making her stay on this earth 72 years and 3 months. She was united in marriage to John ATWOOD of Scottville, N.C. July 30,1899 and to this union were born 11 children; 9 sons and 2 daughters. She was preceded in death by six of her children. She is survived by her husband, John Atwood, Scottville, N.C.; four sons: Glenn Atwood, Amnote, Virginia; Carl Atwood, Scottville; Dale Atwood, West Jefferson; Junior Atwood, Rising Sun, MD; One daughter: Mrs. Ada Fowler, Jonesville, N.C. Prior to her marriage, as a young girl, she made a profession of faith in Jesus Christ and united by baptism with the Mount Carmel Church of the Brethren. She was ever loyal to her profession of faith in Christ and to her church. To know Mrs. Atwood was to love her. Her motherly love, her kindly disposition, her attitude toward life and her relationship with her neighbors reflected in her personality, the very image of the Son of God. She was well acquainted with difficulty, hardships and sorrow, but never to the point of becoming miserable or unpleasant during all of her life’s labor and sifferings. One of her prayers was “God help me to live to take care of my mother during her old age and infirmities.” She was so happy that the heavenly Father answered that prayer. During all of her sickness and suffering she endured with a smile and unusual patience. She carried to her bed of affliction and to the hospitals, her radiant Christian personality, which won for her many friends, who were so impressed by her patience, words of kindness and expressions of sympathy, that many wrote to her after she left the hospitals. In recent days she expressed to her husband, her love for her church and her eagerness to see the new building completed, and to see the congregation grow in its spiritual development. Shortly before her death she remarked, “I am ready to go, pray not for me to stay here any longer.” No, not cold beneath the grasses, Not close-walled within the tomb, Rather in my Father’s mansion, Living in another room. Living, like the one who loves me, Like my child with cheeks abloom, Out of sight at desk or school book, Busy, in another room. Nearer, than my son whom fortune, Beckons where the strange lands loom, Just behing the hanging curtain, Serving in another room. Shall I doubt my Father’s mercy? Shall I think of death as doom? Or the steppin o’er the threshhold, To a bigger, brighter room? Shall I blame my Father’s wisdom? Shall I sit enswathed in gloom? When I know my loves are happy. |
| Eldrith | Amanda | 19 Dec 1865 | 17 Jan 1952 | Amandy Eldrith was born December 19, 1865; died January 17, 1952; age 87 years. She was married to J. H. Eldrith, May 6, 1885; unto this union were born four children. three boys and one girl; one boy preceded her in death. She joined the Primitive Baptist church at the age of 18. She was an active and devoted member all of her life. She served as deaconess fifty years or more. She was the daughter of Elder C. C. Davis. Her husband and three children, 13 grandchildren, 35 great-grandchildren, three brother four sisters, and a host of friends mourn her passing. The church has lost one of her most devoted members; still our loss is her eternal gain. Sleep on dear one. till the Lord awakes you in His blessed likeness.- Written by Elder Ed Davis. |
| Goss | Maud Adline | 26 Mar 1887 | 12 Mar 1952 | Mrs. Maud Adline Goss was born March 26, 1887; died March 12, 1952; the daughter of Elehu and Elizabeth Ham. She was married to Wesley Goss. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. Mable Goas Wade, two sisters: Mrs. Lula Hart, Mrs. Rose Latham, and two nephews to mourn. She was a member of the Horse Creek Primitive Baptist Church: remained a faithful member till death. She was among one of our devoted members; strong believer of the doctrine of Salvation by Grace. Sleep on, dear one until the Lord awakes you in His likeness.-Mrs. Lula Hart. |
| Bare | Merty Ann | 1 Mar 1880 | 27 May 1952 | Merty Ann Bare was born March 1, 1880; departed this life May 27, 1952, age 72 years 2 months and 12 days. She was married to Hiram Bare Oct. 17, 1902; and to this union were born 11 children–two proceeded her in death. She leaves a husband and nine children–Mrs. Everett Bare, Edgewood, Md.; Lawson Bare, Newport News, Va., Kilby Bare, North East, Md.; Wilson Bare, Idlewild; Mrs. Vernon Phillips, Oval; Walker Bare of the home; Glenn Bare, Jefferson, Paul Bare and Burrell Bare of Crumpler–16 grandchildren, two sisters, and three brothers to mourn her passing. She joined the Primitive Baptist Church at Senter in September 1934, and lived a faithful member until death. She was a good companion and a loving mother, a good neighbor, and loved by all who knew here. Our loss is her eternal gain. |
| Miller | David W. | 8 Sep 1884 | 20 Aug 1952 | David W. Miller was born Sept. 8, 1884; departed this life, Aug. 20, 1952; age 67 years. 11 months and 11 days; the son of Winfield W. and Celia J. Miller. He was married to Bessie Miller, Feb. 17, 1910. To this union were born four children: Ralph Miller, Warrensville, N. C.; Glenn, of West Jefferson, N. C.; Mrs. Verona Witherspoon, Jefferson; Mrs. Beatrice McNeil, Comet, N. C. He leaves his companion, one brother, W. W. Miller, Clifton; two sisters: Mrs. Berlie Miller Comet; Mrs. Bertha May, Martinsville, Va.; and nine grandchildren. He was afflicted for a number of years. All was done that could be, but could not stay the hand of death His suffering was great, but without a murmur. He received a sweet hope during his sickness, and often said he was ready to go but hated to leave his family. He was a strong believer in the Primitive Baptist doctrine. Their is a vacancy in the home that can never be filled. So, let us look forward to the day when Jesus shall come, and shall speak to the sleeping dead: Arise. Then his body shall be fashioned like the body of our blessed Lord. |
| Johnson | W. A. | 30 Jul 1873 | 26 Feb 1953 | W. A. Johnson was born July 30, 1873; died Feb. 26, 1953. He was married to Biner Miller, Dec. 23, 1893. To this union were born nine children. His wife and two children preceded him in death; three girls and four boys: Adolphus Johnson, Warrensville, N.C.; Gather Johnson, West Jefferson, N. C.; L. V. Johnson, West Jefferson, N. C.; Claud Johnson, Page, W. Va.; Mrs. Garner Johnson, Switchback, W. Va.; Mrs. W. W. Roland, Warrensville, N. C.; Mrs. Orren Weaver, Warrensville, N. C.; twenty-two grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren survive. He professed a hope and joined the church at North Fork, about thirty years ago, making a devoted member till death; always went to church as long as he was able. The church has lost a devoted member, the children a good father. Their loss is his eternal gain. Sleep on, dear one, till the dear Lord awakens you in His blessed likeness. |
| Hartzog | Mary Jane | 7 Jan 1863 | 29 Mar 1953 | Mary Jane Hartzog was born January 7, 1863; departed this life March 29, 1953. She was married to J. F. Hartzog December 11, 1884. To this union were born three sons-Wiley C., Edwin, and B. K. She was baptized by Elder H. B. Miller in 1893. She was devoted and faithful to the use of our blessed Master until death. Sleep on, dear Mother, until the Lord awakes you in His blessed likeness. Written by Edwin and Lizzie. |
| Eldrith | J. H. | 19 Sep 1865 | 4 Jun 1953 | He was horn September 19, 1865; died June fourth, 1953; age 88 years, nine months, four days. He was married to Amanda Davis Eldrith, May __th, 1885. To this union were born four children, three boys, one girl- ___ver C. Eldrith, Tuckerdale, N. C., W. M. A. Eldrith, Tuckerdale N. C., _____ Sheets, Tuckerdale, N. C., John C. Eldrith, who preceded him in death; __ grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren. He joined the church at Horse Creek over 65 years ago. Later moved his membership to Pond Mountain, where he remained a devoted member until death. He served as a deacon 60 years. He fought a good fight and kept the faith, and loved by all. The church has lest a good and devoted member. The children and grandcbildren a good father. Our loss is his eternal gain. Brother Dock has gone home to live with Jesus for ever more. |
| Spencer | Ciciro W. | 22 Feb 1866 | 29 Sep 1953 | Ciciro W. Spencer was born Fehruary 22, 1866; departed this life September 29, 1953: age 87 years, 7 months, 7 days. He was the son of William and Ala Spencer. He was married to Jettie Osborn in early life. To this union were born five children-four girls, one boy. He leaves two Brothers, one Sister, 18 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and two great great grandchildren to mourn. He was a strong believer in the Primitive Baptist Doctrine. He never failed to go to church as long as he was able. The church has lost a faithful member and the home a loving father. So sleep on, dear father, until the blessed Lord awakes you in His likeness. |
| Sheets | Edie Miller | 19 Jan 1860 | 16 Apr 1954 | She was born Jan. 19, 1860; died April 16, 1954; age 94 years, two months, 16 days. She was first married to John Miller. To this union was born one child: Mary Pennington, Apple Grove, N. C. She then married Reed Sheets. To this union were born three children: two boys, one girl-Arthor, R. D., and Victora Sheets. Preceding in death, Victora Eldreth, of Tuckerdale, N. C. Also, 21 grandchildren, 69 great-grandchildren, 22 great-great -grandchildren, survive. She has been a member of Horse Creek Church 74 years and a very devoted member; going to church as long as she was able. She was loved by all who knew her. Our loss is her eternal gain. Sleep dear one, till the Lord awakes you in His likeness. |
| Miller | Ben C. | 7 Jan 1887 | 5 Nov 1954 | Ben C. Miller was born Jan. 7, 1887 and departed this life Friday, Nov. 5, 1954, making his stay on earth 67 years, 9 months and 28 days. He was the son of the late F. M. and Martha Jane Miller. He was married to Katie Alma Eller on February 10, 1905. To this union were born 5 children, Frances Lee Jones, Henry Paul Miller, Lester Vance Miller, Vesta Berniece Eller, Jessie Kate Aberts. His first wife preceeded him in death Nov. 26, 1925. On July 3, 1927 he was united in marriage to Ella Amanda Burkett. To this union were born three children, Ben Burkett Miller, Marion Hal Miller and Mary Jane Miller. He is also survived by one sister, Mrs. Bessie Miller. He leaves to mourn his passing a kind and loving wife, 8 children, 10 grand children, 1 great grandchild, 1 sister, 2 nieces, 2 nephews and a host of relatives and friends. Funeral services were held at North Fork Primitive Baptist church, Sunday evening, November 7. Elders Ed Davis and G. D. Roten and Rev. Carol Burkett conducted the service. He received a hope in Christ and united with North Fork Primitive Baptist church on the second Saturday in September 1920 and remained a faithful member until death. He was afflicted from childhood but bore his afflictions with patience, always looking to Jesus the author and finisher of bli faith. When Christ comes the second time without sin unto salvation to gather his people home, the grave that holds him now, will hold him no longer. He will rise up with all the redeemed family of God. Those that are alive and remain on earth shall not hinder them that sleep. |
| Davis | Calvin Newton | 3 Sep 1881 | 9 Mar 1955 | Calvin Newton Davis was born September 3, 1881, departed this life March 9, 1955, making his stay on earth 73 years, 5 months, 16 days. He was married to Laura Jan Cox, September 1902, to this union was born the following children: Mrs. Nora Hurley, Joe W. Davis, Mrs. Marie Hurley, Ray Davis, deceased; Bill Davis, Woodrow Davis, Mrs. Ruth Little, Mrs. Dillie Miller, Mrs. Geneva Absber, Paul Davis. He is also survived by 18 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren; a brother, Elder Ed Davis, 4 sisters, Mrs. Frances Ham, Mrs. Dema Farmer, Mrs. Ida Roop and Mrs. Ale Phillips. He joined Pond Mountain Primitive Baptist church in 1903 and later was ordained as Deacon and church Clerk where he served several years, being a devoted member, always bearing his part of the burden, finishing his course with joy. He fought a good fight and kept the faith. The church has lost a good member, the community a good neighbor, the wife a devoted husband and the children a loving father, but our loss is his eternal gain. |
| McNeill | Ida Belle Severt | 18 Jun 1869 | 3 Oct 1955 | Ida Belle Severt McNeill was horn June 18, 1869 and departed this life October 3, 1955, making her stay on earth 86 years, 3 months and 15 days. She was married to John McNeill September 10. 1892. To this union was born 9 children. She is survived by six children, two brothers and two sisters. Mrs. Rachel Cave, Troutdale Va.; Tom McNeill, West Jefferson, N. C.; Clint McNeill, West Jefferson, N. C.; Mrs. Mary Phillips, West Jefferson, N. C.; Glenn McNeill, West Jefferson, N. C.; Mrs. Effie South, West Jefferson, N. C. She was preceded in death by two sons, Hoy and Hamp and a daughter, Clyde. Also surviving are 33 grandchildren and 26 great grand-children; two brothers, Wiley and Lum Severt; two sisters, Virginia Severt and Carrie Miller. She professed faith in Christ 40 years ago and joined Beaver Creek Primitive Baptist church of which she remained a faithful member. She attended the services of the church regular until her health prevented it. She was known as a good neighbor and was loved by everyone. She was known as a good mother of which her children can recall the good things she did for them. She will be missed by her family and many friend:, but we feel that our loss is heaven’s gain. “Only One life, it will soon be past, only the things done for God will last,” “Therefore, may we so live and work each day, that when our race on earth is run and the day of life is done, that there will be no vain regrets.”‘ |
| Welch | Nancy | 13 Mar 1956 | A former Drumore Twp., resident, Mrs. Nancy WELCH, 79, wife of John W. WELCH, died on Sunday afternoon at her home in Ft. Pierce, Fla, after a year’s illness. Funeral Services will be held from the Baird Funeral Home, Ft. Pierce, Fla., on Wednesday afternoon, with interment in the Ft.Pierce Memorial Park. Born at Clifton, N.C., she was a daughter of the Joel and Elizabeth KIRBY-ELLER and resided in Drumore Township, where her husband operated a farm until his retirement in 1940 when they moved to Florida. She was a member of the Conowingo Baptist Church. Surviving besides her husband, are these sons and daughters: Dr. John G. WELCH, Lancaster; Ola, wife of A. Wade WEAVER, Conowingo, Md.; Ruth, wife of W. L. HAWKINS, Ft. Pierce, Fla.; Foorda, wife of Lloyd C. BELL, West Palm Beach, Fla.; and Jeanette, wife of Dr. Robert ANDREWS, Washington, D.C. Also surviving are nine grandchildren and a sister and two brothers: Mrs. Mary GRAYBEAL, Grassy Creek, N.C.; Millard ELLER, Creston, N.C. and Luke ELLER, Clifton, N.C. | |
| Bare | Rebecca Ennis Miller | 6 Jan 1877 | 4 Sep 1956 | Rebecca Ennis Miller Bare was born January 6, 1877 and died September 4. 1956 making her stay here 79 years, 7 months and 29 days. She was married to George W. Bare on April 9. 1893, who preceded her in death. To this union were born 7 children, two of which proceeded her to the grave. She is survived by 5 children: Rob and Tam Bare of Idlewild. Bryant of Oxford, Pennsylvania, Worth of Nottingham, Pennsylvania, and Mrs. Carl Ball of West Jefferson, N. C. 14 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren. 1 sister, 2 brothers and a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. She joined the River View Primitive Baptist Church at an early age and remained faithful. She bore her suffering with patience and was anxious to die and go home where she would be free from suffering. She was a good wife and mother, a good friend and neighbor, every ready to lend a helping hand She was loved by all who knew her and will be missed by all. |
| McNeill | John Quincey | 18 Sep 1871 | 31 Dec 1956 | John Quincy McNeill was born September 18, 1871 and departed this life Decembor 31, l956 making his stay on earth 85 years, 3 months and 13 days. He was married to Ida Belle Severt September 18, 1892. To this union was born 9 children. He is survived by six children. Mrs. Rachel Cave, Troutdale Va.; Tom McNeill, West Jefferson, N. C.; Clint McNeill, West Jefferson, N. C.; Mrs. Mary Phillips, West Jefferson, N. C.; Glenn McNeill, West Jefferson, N. C.; Mrs. Effie South, West Jefferson, N. C. He was preceded in death by two sons, Hoy and Hamp and a daughter, Clyde. He is also survived by 33 grandchildren and 27 great grand-children. He professed faith in Christ and joined Beaver Creek Primitive Baptist church of which he remained a faithful member. He attended the servicws of the church regular until his health prevented it. He was a good neighbor and was loved by everyone. He was known as a good father of which his children can recall the good things he did for them. He will be missed by his family and many friends, but we feel that our loss is Heaven’s gain. Only one life, it will soon be past, only the things done for God will last; Therefore may we so live and work each day, that when our race on earth is run and the day of life is done that there will be no vain regrets. |
| Miller | S. J. | 23 Nov 1874 | 1 Jan 1957 | S. J. Miller was born November 23, 1874, departed this life January 1, 1957. Mr. Miller was united in marriage to Adelaide Phillips March 31, 1909, to this union was born five children, two of which preceded him in death in infancy. Surviving are three sons, Presley Miller and Paul Miller of West Jefferson, N. C., Carl Miller of Glendale Springs, N. C.; six grand children, seven great grandchildren. A host of other relative and friends to mourn our loss. Mr. Miller joined the Bear Creek Primitive Baptist Church in 1913, where he, a few years later, became clerk of the church who remained a good faithful and devoted member and clerk until death. Also he was firm in his lief, never deviating, but always strong in expressing salvation alone by the Grace of God. We feel that our loss is His Eternal Gain. |
| Bare | Martha Elizabeth | 8 Jan 1876 | 18 Mar 1957 | Martha Elizabeth Bare was horn January 8, 1876. Departed this life March 18, 1957, making her stay en earth 81 years, 2 months and 10 days. She was united in marriage to Harrison Bare March 19, 1897. To this union was born 13 children. Her husband and 4 children proceeded her in death. Surviving are 9 children, 39 grandchildren and 43 great grandchildren. She professed faith in Christ and joined the Riverview Primitive Baptist church October 9, 1905 and was baptized by Elder Cal Davis and remain d a faithful member until death. The church has lost a faithful member, her children have lost good mother her brother and sisters a good sister. She is sadly missed by all, but we feel our loss is Heaven’s gain. Written by her daughters, Mrs. Bessie MeNeill, Mrs Jennie Faye Tomlinson. |
| Davis | Mollie Garvey | 5 Apr 1873 | 9 Sep 1957 | Mollie Garvey Davis was born April 5, 1873. She departed this life September 9, 1957 at the age of 84. She was married to James Morgan Davis, October 23, 1889. To this union 11 children were born. Four preceeded her in death. The living are Mrs. Guy Warren, Detroit, Mich; John W. Davis, Flint, Mich; Mrs. John R. Williams, Grassy Creek; Mrs. Everett Grace, West Grove, PA; Mrs. Earl Segraves, Perryville, MD; Garnett Davis, Fries, VA; Bryce Davis, West Grove, PA. Eighteen grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and one sister, Mrs. Charlie McMillan, of Landenberg, PA also survives. Mrs. Davis was converted in early life and joined the New River Baptist church of which she remained a member until death. Her life was like an open book. Her fine Christian influence will live on in the lives of these fine children and grandchildren. |
| Repass | Georgia R. | 16 Dec 1957 | Pulaski – Mrs. Georgia R. Repass, 79, died 16 December 1957 at a Pulaski hospital. Survivor: brother, O. B. Rosenbaum of Washington, DC. Services at Woman’s Memorial Lutheran Church in Pulaski with burial in Ebenezer Cemetery in Marion. | |
| Wilder | Frank A. (Mrs.) | 25 Dec 1957 | Marion – Mrs. Frank A. Wilder, 86, died 25 December 1957 at a Wytheville hospital. Services at Christ Episcopal Church with burial in Round Hill Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol III, p. 114: Mary Wilder, nee: Wells (1871-Dec 1957), w/o F. A. Wilder; beside Frank Alonzo Wilder (1870-1930)] | |
| Blake | Jesse A. | 26 Dec 1957 | Beckley, WV – Jesse Alfred Blake, 85, died 26 December 1957 en route to a Beckley hospital. Survivors include a granddaughter, Mrs. Woodrow W. DeBord of Chatham Hill. Services at the Methodist Temple in Beckley with burial in Sunset Memorial Park. | |
| Barker | Robert H. | 27 Dec 1957 | Marion – Robert Henry Barker, 81, died 27 December 1957 at his home. Survivors: wife, Martha Anderson Barker; 2 daughters, Mrs. Tom Parks of Dade City, Fl, and Mrs. F. G. Stone of Sugar Grove; son, Edward Barker of Marion; sister, Mrs. Docia Caldwell of Grant; 3 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Services at Sugar Grove Baptist Church with burial in Slemp Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol III, p. 192: Robert Henry Baker (1876-1957); beside Martha A. Baker (26 Feb 1887-28 Aug 1978] | |
| Blevins | Roscoe L. | 28 Dec 1957 | Saltville – Roscoe L. Blevins, 53, died 28 December 1957 at a Norton, VA, hospital. Survivors: wife, Nellie H. Blevins; son, Jack Blevins of Saltville; 5 daughters, Mrs. William Frye of Superior, WV, Mrs. Melvin Poston of Cleveland, and Mary Blevins, Peggy Blevins, and Connie Blevins of Saltville; 2 brothers, Oscar Blevins of West Jefferson, NC, and Coot Blevins of West Grove, PA; 4 sisters, Mrs. Vandy Hogston and Mrs. Alice Caywood of Saltville, Mrs. Audrey Barker and Mrs. Arthur Massey of West Jefferson; 11 grandchildren. Services at Dowell’s Chapel with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Roscoe Blevins m. Nellie Hogston. Their daughter, Irene, m. Melvin A. Poston, s/o Grover Cleveland Poston & Martha Mae DeBord. Sturgills, Vol II, p. 34: Roscoe Lee Blevins (9 Apr 1904-28 Dec 1957)] | |
| Sanders | James W. | 28 Dec 1957 | Saltville – James W. “Governor” Sanders, 52, died 28 December 1957 at a Saltville hospital. Survivor: sister, Mrs. Virginia Sechler of Miami, FL. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. | |
| Cornett | Leona M. | 29 Dec 1957 | Flatridge – Mrs. Leona Martin Cornett, 73, died 29 December 1957 at a Roanoke hospital. Survivors: husband, D. A. Cornett; 3 daughters, Mrs. Wray Lawson of Galax, Mrs. Virginia Duncan of Sparta, NC, and Mrs. V. T. Scruggs of Myrtle Beach, SC; 3 sons, Legard Cornett of Darlington, MD, Paul Cornett of Richmond and Gayle Cornett of Flatridge; 2 sisters, Mrs. Carrie Cornett of Grant and Mrs. Molly Young of Galax; brother, Leslie Martin of Fox; 4 grandchildren. Services at Central Methodist Church in Independence with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Stowers | William S. | 29 Dec 1957 | Rural Retreat – William Stevenson Stowers, 79, died 29 December 1957 at his home. Survivors: wife, Roxie Kitts Stowers; 2 daughters, Mrs. Lillie Cressell of Arlington and Mrs. Ruby McFarland of Rural Retreat; 3 sons, Greever Stowers of Crockett, Robert Stowers of Groseclose and Allen Stowers of Rural Retreat; sister, Mrs. Sarah Lewis of Ohio; 44 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild. Services at Marvin Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Haga | Cora J. | 31 Dec 1957 | Marion – Mrs. Cora J. Haga, 74, died 31 December 1957 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 3 sons, Brack Haga of Middletown, Ralph Haga of Marion, and William B. Haga of Sugar Grove; 2 sisters, Mrs. J. W. DeFriece of Marion and Mrs. Bruce Henderson of Flatridge; 2 brothers, Fielden Hash of Fox and John Hash of Glade Spring; half-brother, Frank Hash of Abingdon; 9 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Services at Falling Water Baptist Church with burial in Attoway Cemetery. | |
| Blevins | Mary B. | 1 Jan 1958 | Marion – Mrs. Mary B. Blevins, 66, died 1 January 1958 at a Roanoke hospital. Survivors: husband, John F. Blevins of Marion; 7 sons, John Robert Blevins and A. A. Blevins of Marion, Chesil Blevins, Charles Blevins and Lee Blevins of Chilhowie, S. C. Blevins of Salem, and William F. Blevins of Seven Mile Ford; 6 daughters, Mrs. Irene Testerman and Mrs. Pauline Murray of Chilhowie, Mrs. Bertha Hopkins, Mrs. Pearl Stamper and Mrs. Nancy Martin of Marion, and Mrs. Jane Stamper of Maitland, FL; 24 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. Services at Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Henderson | Debbie J. | 1 Jan 1958 | Marion – Debbie Jean Henderson, age 15 months, died 1 January 1958 at her home. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dick Henderson of Marion; 4 sisters, Linda Henderson, Evelyn Henderson, Vickie Lee Henderson and Margaret Sue Henderson of Marion; brother, Donnie Henderson of Marion; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Jones of Marion and Mrs. Kate Henderson of Trout Dale. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home with burial in Roselawn Cemetery. | |
| Hill | Nathan | 1 Jan 1958 | Mabe – Nathan Hill, 84, died 1 January 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Sallie Hill; 3 daughters, Agnes Davis and Gladys Clark of Dayton, OH, and Hazel Dessorate of Mabe; 2 sons, Arthur Hill of Roanoke and Joe Hill of Marion; 3 sisters, Mrs. Mollie Baker of Clinchport, Mrs. Nancy Neely of Mabe, and Emma Hill of Duffield, GA; brother, Frank Hill of Hummell, KY. Services at Starnes Chapel in Mabe with burial in Cox’s Chapel Cemetery. | |
| Nunn | William M. | 2 Jan 1958 | Abingdon – William M. Nunn, 82, died 2 January 1958 at his home. Survivors include 3 daughters, Mrs. Ida Mae Barlow, Mrs. Jessie Wolfe and Mrs. Margaret Terry of Chilhowie. Services at Old Glade Presbyterian Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Taylor | Howard | 2 Jan 1958 | Johnson City, TN – Former Marion resident Howard Taylor, 40, died 2 January 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Mona Taylor of Johnson City; 2 sons, H. L. Taylor Jr. and David Taylor of Johnson City; is mother, Mrs. Mary Taylor of Fort Devens, MA; brother, Trinkle Taylor of Fort Devens. Services at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Johnson City with burial in Johnson City. | |
| Bonham | Wade L. | 3 Jan 1958 | Mouth of Wilson – Wade L. Bonham, 55, died 3 January 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Luna Ball Bonham; 3 daughters, the Misses Mary Lou Bonham, Okie Bonham and Lucy Bonham of Mouth of Wilson; 2 sons, Rex Bonham of Mouth of Wilson and Raymond Bonham of Essex, MD; 4 sisters, Mrs. Minnie Hash of Flatridge, Mrs. Charmie Young of Fox, Mrs. Dora James of Grant, and Miss Virgie Bonham of Rural Retreat; 2 brothers, Carl Bonham and Arthur Bonham of Grant; 3 grandchildren. Services at Rockbridge Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Hayes | Robert L. | 3 Jan 1958 | Marion – Robert Lynn Hayes, age 5 months, died 3 January 1958. Survivors: his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hayes of Marion; twin brother, Ted Allen Hayes; 3 sisters, Debra Hayes, Alice Hayes and Dianne Hayes of Marion; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Hayes of Chilhowie and Mr. and Mrs. Harry Hall of Marion. Graveside services at Round Hill Cemetery. | |
| Hayter | Guy H. | 3 Jan 1958 | Meadowview – Guy H. Hayter, 74, died 3 January 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Ernestine Groseclose of Meadowview; 3 brothers, Norwood Hayter of Abingdon, Ollie Hayter of Meadowview and Clyde Hayter of Jacksonville, FL; 2 sisters, Mrs. D. T. Davenport of Pulaski and Mrs. W. D. Branham of Saltville; 1 grandson. Services at Meadowview Methodist Church with burial in Mountain View Cemetery at Meadowview. | |
| Phipps | Harvey (Rev.) | 3 Jan 1958 | Sugar Grove – Rev. Harvey Phipps, 88, died 3 January 1958 at a Petersburg, VA, hospital. Survivors: 2 daughters, Miss Grace Phipps and Miss Cartez Phipps of Pittsburgh, PA; son, Arthur Phipps of Beckley, WV; sister, Mrs. Leona Thompson of Sugar Grove; 2 brothers, Crockett Phipps of Independence and Robert Phipps of Columbus, OH. Services at Oak Grove Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Willard | Frank P. | 3 Jan 1958 | Crockett – Frank P. Willard, 73, died 3 January 1958 at his home. Survivors: 3 daughters, Mrs. Dan Musser and Mrs. Marvin Heldreth of Groseclose, and Mrs. Lee Musser of Louisa; 4 sons, James A. Willard and Frank A. Willard of Crockett, Stuart C. Willard of Roanoke, and Ernest E. Willard of Baltimore, MD; 4 sisters, Mrs. W. T. Musser of Rural Retreat, Mrs. Jess Curnutte of Portsmouth, Mrs. W. R. James of Tampa, FL, and Mrs. Walter Pramer of Odessa, FL; brother, Dewey R. Willard of Rural Retreat. Services at Kimberling Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Blevins | Albert E. | 4 Jan 1958 | South Fork – Albert Eugene Blevins, infant, died 4 January 1958. Survivors: his mother, Mrs. Katherine Blevins of South Fork; grandmother, Mrs. May Blevins of Marion. Graveside services at Thomas Cemetery. | |
| Copenhaver | Sanders F. | 4 Jan 1958 | Crockett – Sanders F. Copenhaver, 88, died 4 January 1958 at a Wytheville hospital. Survivors: 4 daughters, Mrs. Hugh Kincer of Elkwood, Mrs. E. J. Dixon and Mrs. J. B. Callihan of Crockett, and Mrs. Dewey Willard of Rural Retreat; 4 sons, Herman H. Copenhaver of Marion, Lawrence B. Copenhaver of Speedwell, Walter S. Copenhaver of Chilhowie, and Lester S. Copenhaver of Crockett; 2 sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Phillips of Marion and Mrs. Ida Umberger of Wytheville. Services at Mt. Ephriam Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Beville | India | 5 Jan 1958 | Atkins – Miss India BeVille, 81, died 5 January 1958 at her home. Survivors: 2 sisters, Mrs. Roda Edwards of Atkins and Mrs. Mary Graham of Marion; brother, Peter E. BeVille of Atkins. Services at the residence with burial in Wassum Cemetery. | |
| Hoskins | Laura | 5 Jan 1958 | Glade Spring – Mrs. Laura Hoskins, 78, died 5 January 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Edna Reddix of Glade Spring and Mrs. Louise Austin of Oakfield, NY; son, Arthur Hoskins of Glade Spring; 18 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Services at Fairview Baptist Church with burial in Fairview Cemetery. | |
| Delp | Laura V. | 6 Jan 1958 | Comers Rock – Mrs. Laura Virginia Delp, 75, died 6 January 1958 at the home of a daughter in Comers Rock. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Eunice Byrd of Comers Rock and Mrs. Beulah Ross of Marion. Services at Mt. Zion Methodist Church with burial in Comers Rock Cemetery. | |
| Sessor | Rebecca | 6 Jan 1958 | Norfolk, VA – Rebecca Susan Sessor, infant, died 6 January 1958 at a Baltimore, MD, hospital. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Sessor of Norfolk; 4 brothers, John Sessor, Eddie Sessor, Nick Sessor and Roger Sessor of Norfolk. Services at the John Owens residence in Glade Spring with burial in Clinchburg Cemetery. | |
| Willard | Oakley L. | 6 Jan 1958 | Wytheville – Oakley Leroy Willard, 50, died 6 January 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Hazel Carton of Rural Retreat. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home in Wytheville with burial in Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat. | |
| Doss | Shirley S. | 7 Jan 1958 | Crockett – Mrs. Shirley Catherine Spraker Doss, 18, died 7 January 1958 at a Wytheville hospital. Survivors: husband, Willard Doss; son, Gary Carson Doss; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. French Spraker of Crockett; sister, Mrs. William Akers of Crockett; 3 brothers, Willard Spraker with the US Air Force in Kansas, Joe Spraker and Alfred Spraker of Crockett; her grandfather, Joe Spraker; grandmother, Ada Kincer of Richmond. Services at Rosenbaum Chapel with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Blevins | Hugh | 8 Jan 1958 | Chilhowie – Elder Hugh Mitchell Blevins, 69, died 8 January 1958 at his home. Survivors: 7 sons, Robert Blevins, David Blevins, Roy Blevins, Hugh Blevins and Sammy Blevins of Chilhowie, Ben Blevins of Marion, and James Blevins of Long Valley, NJ; 5 daughters, Mrs. Amos Presnell of Chilhowie, Mrs. Quentin Dancy of Marion, Mrs. Vester Hamm of Trout Dale, Mrs. John Bobbitt of Salem, and Mrs. Ellis Sheets of Gaithersburg, MD; 4 brothers, Lonnie Blevins of Chilhowie, Dan Blevins of Freeland, MD, Worley Blevins of Parkton, MD, and John Blevins of New York; 4 sisters, Mrs. John Cress and Mrs. Nannie Perry of Chilhowie, Mrs. Leonard Davis of Freeland, MD, and Mrs. Pearl Owens of New Freedom, PA; 33 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Services at St. Clair’s Bottom Primitive Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Williams | Danny F. | 9 Jan 1958 | Wytheville – Danny Frank Williams, age 5, died 9 January 1958 at a Lynchburg, VA, hospital. Survivors: his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Troy Randolph Williams of Wytheville; brother, Troy Randolph Williams Jr. of Wytheville; grandfather, Frank Copenhaver of Crockett. Services at Kings Grove Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Davis | Milburn T. | 12 Jan 1958 | Albuquerque, NM – Saltville native Lt. Milburn T. Davis, 23, died 12 January 1958 near Albuquerque, NM, in a single-engine plane crash. Survivors: his parents; wife, Frances McCall Davis; sister, Mrs. James E. Hale of Oak Ridge; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Martha Gant of Jasper, AL. Services at Oak Ridge with burial in Oak Ridge Memorial Cemetery. | |
| Johnson | Noah J. | 12 Jan 1958 | Independence – Noah H. Johnson, 78, died 12 January 1958 at his home. Survivors: 5 sons, Stephen Johnson of Newark, DE, Charlie Johnson and Hurshel Johnson of Independence, Neal Johnson of Orlando, FL, and Bernie Johnson of New York City; sister, Mrs. Cynthia Mays of Comers Rock; 31 grandchildren. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Independence. | |
| McGhee | Martha J. | 4 Aug 1911 | 14 Jan 1958 | New Quarry – Mrs. Martha Jane McGhee, 45, died 14 January 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: husband, Garland E. McGhee; 2 sons, Howard McGhee and Harold McGhee of Fort Jackson, SC; 3 sisters, Mrs. Dick Nutter of Lake Charles, LA and Miss Rachel Lamie and Mrs. O. G. Caudill of Tazewell; 3 brothers, John Lamie of Elizabethton, TN, Clem Lamie of Erwin, TN, and Robert Lamie of Lorraine, OH. Services at Ridgedale Union Church with burial in the church cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 92: Martha McGhee, nee: Lamie (4 Aug 1911-14 Jan 1958)] |
| McElraft | Robert | 2 Apr 1893 | 14 Jan 1958 | Saltville – Robert McElraft, 64, was killed 14 January 1958 while working at U. S. Gypsum in Plasterco. Survivors: wife, Margie H. McElraft of Saltville; daughter, Mrs. Lucian Elmore of Saltville; 5 sons, James McElraft, Bascom McElraft and Harry McElraft of Saltville, Brack McElraft of Marion, and Bobby J. McElraft of Plasterco; 2 brothers, Joe McElraft of Abingdon and Julius McElraft of Tazewell; 4 sisters, Mrs. Theresia Hockett of West Virginia, Mrs. Mae Hockett of War, WV, Mrs. Mattie Curd of Lebanon, and Mrs. Ike Rickman of Saltville; 17 grandchildren. Services at Plasterco Union Church with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol II, p. 60: Robert McElraft (2 Apr 1893-14 Jan 1958); beside Margie McElraft (11 Aug 1898- ), w/o Robert McElraft] |
| Blevins | David M. | 14 Jan 1958 | Marion – David M. Blevins, 82, died 14 January 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Almedia H. Blevins; 5 daughters, Mrs. Anna Fox and Mrs. Charlie Bray of Marion, Mrs. Oscar Blevins of Grassy Creek, NC, Mrs. Clifford Stamper of Chilhowie, and Miss Jane Blevins of Radford; 7 sons, Orlie Blevins of North Kenova, OH, Raymond Blevins of Ezel, KY, Conley Blevins of Cedar Bluff, Cecil Blevins of Union City, IN, Roby Blevins of Lancaster, PA, Sylvester Blevins of Middletown, OH, and Chalmer Blevins of Radford; 3 sisters, Mrs. Luther Testerman of Marion, Mrs. Frank Dolinger of Jenkinjones, WV, and Mrs. Winn Testerman of Grassy Creek, NC; 3 brothers, Robert Blevins of Sophia, WV, Charlie Blevins of Shady Valley, TN, and Edd Blevins of Rugby; 37 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 3 great-great-grandchildren. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home with burial in Haw Orchard Cemetery in Grayson Co., VA. | |
| Comer | Biddie A. | 14 Jan 1958 | Trout Dale – Mrs. Biddie Ann Comer, 67, died 14 January 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Edith Lee of Centerville; 2 sons, Grover Comer of Notesville and Ralph Comer of Aberdeen, MD. Services at Fox Creek Primitive Baptist Church with burial in Comer Cemetery. | |
| Mullins | James A. S. | 14 Jan 1958 | Glade Spring – James Andrew Steven Mullins, 77, died 14 January 1958 at his home. Survivors: 5 daughters, Mrs. Oakley Reed of Roanoke, Mrs. Robert G. Lewis of Radford, Miss Ovella Mullins and Mrs. Garner McCormick of Glade Spring, and Mrs. William Henderson of Pensacola, FL; son, James Garnet Mullins of Glade Spring; sister, Mrs. Tom Phipps of Saltville; 13 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Services at Glade Spring Baptist Church with burial in Glade Spring Cemetery. | |
| Leonard | W. A. (Mrs.) | 15 Jan 1958 | Groseclose – Mrs. W. A. Leonard, 89, died 15 January 1958 at her home. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Nellie Leonard of Groseclose and Mrs. James Catron of Rural Retreat; 2 sons, M. D. Leonard of Arlington, and P. E. Leonard of Roanoke. Services at Fulton Methodist Church with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. | |
| Phillippi | Garland B. | 15 Jan 1958 | Groseclose – Garland Blaine Phillippi, 73, died 15 January 1958 at his home. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. M. C. Shupe of Groseclose; son, Ralph Phillippi of Clayton, NY; 2 sisters, Mrs. M. L. Greenwood and Mrs. Price Pierce of Marion; brother, Ira Phillippi of Bristol, TN. Services at Fulton Methodist Church with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. | |
| Eblen | Mae G. | 12 Apr 1899 | 16 Jan 1958 | Marion – Mrs. Mae Garst Eblen, 58, died 16 January 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: husband, Rev. S. M. Eblen of Marion; 3 daughters, Miss Sarah Eblen and Mrs. B. J. Cornett of Marion, and Mrs. Evan R. Hollingsworth of Cambridge, MN; 2 sons, Paul Eblen of Abingdon and Phillip Eblen of Salem; her mother, Mrs. John L. Garst Sr. of Salem; 2 sisters, Mrs. S. W. Lavinder of Salem and Miss Thelma Garst of Chicago, IL; 2 brothers, Winston W. Garst and John L. Garst Jr. of Chicago; 4 grandchildren. Services at First Methodist Church in Marion with burial in Roselawn Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 118: Lillie Mae Eblen, nee: Garst (12 Apr 1899-16 Jan 1958), beside tombstone of Samuel Newton Eblen, Methodist Minister (12 Jan 1891-4 Jul 1979). Also, metal marker for Sarah Ann Eblen, (1922-1996)] |
| Hale | William F. | 16 Jan 1958 | Chilhowie – William Franklin Hale, 67, died 16 January 1958 at a Roanoke nursing home. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Floyd Kenny of Frederick, MD; 2 sons, W. F. Hale Jr. of Tacoma, WA, and Lloyd Hale of Chilhowie; 2 brothers, Dan Hale and E. M. Hale of Chilhowie; 8 grandchildren. Services at Chilhowie Christian Church with burial in Middle Fork Cemetery. | |
| Robinson | Ollie | 16 Jan 1958 | Marion – Miss Ollie Catherine Robinson, 70, died 16 January 1958 at the home of a cousin in Marion. Survivors: brother, William J. Robinson of Marion; several nieces and nephews. Services at Mt. Zion Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Bennington | Florence H. | 17 Jan 1958 | Rural Retreat – Mrs. Florence H. Bennington, 66, died 17 January 1958 at an Alexandria, VA, hospital. Survivors: husband, J. Stuart Bennington; 5 daughters, Mrs. Neal Dutton of Rural Retreat, Mrs. Tilden Stickley of Middletown, Mrs. Eva Legge and Mrs. William Hutcherson of Alexandria, and Mrs. Norman Smith of Salt Lake City, UT; 2 sons, Rex Bennington of Roanoke Rapids, NC, and Dan Bennington of Silver Spring, MD; 2 sisters, Mrs. Anna Parks of Lakeland, FL, and Mrs. Mary James of Farland, WA; 5 brothers, Greek Horne of Sugar Grove, Sam Horne of Atkins, Enoch Horne of Marion, Denton Horne of Tucson, AZ, and Ford Horne of Seattle, WA. Services at Blue Springs Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Dungan | Lucy R. | 17 Jan 1958 | Marion – Mrs. Lou Ella (Lucy) Roberts Dungan, 84, died 17 January 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: son, Jack Dungan of Marion; 5 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Services at Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie with burial in Middle Fork Cemetery. | |
| Riddle | Emma F. | 17 Jan 1958 | Trout Dale – Mrs. Emma Frances Riddle, 71, died 17 January 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, Arthur W. Riddle; 4 daughters, Mrs. Ken Shumate, Mrs. Jack Shumate, and Mrs. Mabel Shepherd of Trout Dale, and Mrs. Hurst Warren of Rugby; brother, Letcher Upchurch of Bristol; 21 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren. Services at Laurel Valley Lutheran Church with burial in Corinth Cemetery at Rugby. | |
| Heath | Mandy Jane | 18 Jan 1958 | Glade Spring – Mrs. Mandy Jane Heath, 72, died 18 January 1958 at her home. Survivors: 5 sons, Worley Heath of Sparks, MD, Wiley Heath, Charlie Heath and Sam Heath of Parkton, MD, and Robert Heath of Glade Spring; 3 daughters, Mrs. Piney Price and Mrs. Gertie Greer of Parkton, and Mrs. Hattie Thomas of Monkton, MD; 2 brothers, John Henegar and Fuller Henegar of Saltville; 24 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Services at Rush Creek Primitive Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Helton | W. M. | 19 Jan 1958 | Saltville – W. M. Helton, 79, died 19 January 1958 at his home in Saltville. Survivors: 6 sons, Grover Helton, Bruce Helton, John Helton, Ray Helton, Howard Helton and Joe Helton of Saltville; 5 daughters, Mrs. Bonnie Aistrop and Mrs. Dala Henderson of Saltville, Mrs. Kate Wood of Bristol, TN, Mrs. Minnie Price of Abingdon and Mrs. Marie Sininly of Putman; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ebb Ball and Mrs. Ollie Aistrop of Elizabethton, TN; 50 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren. Services at the Bruce Helton residence with burial in the family cemetery. [William H. Helton, widower of Susan Edna Patrick] | |
| Booth | Haskell W. | 20 Jan 1958 | Rocky Mount – Haskell William Booth, 48, died 20 January 1958 at a Rocky Mount hospital. Survivors: wife, Glenna Lorrain Booth; daughter Miss Sandra Booth of Rocky Mount; 3 sisters, Mrs. E. R. Arnold of Saltville, Mrs. Norvell Sanders of Norfolk, and Mrs. Kenneth French of Roanoke; 4 brothers, Malcolm Booth and Eugene Booth of Saltville, Sylvester Booth of Norfolk, and L. B. Booth of Narrows. Services at Rocky Mount Methodist Church with burial in High Street Cemetery. | |
| Shupe | Celia J. | 20 Jan 1958 | Marion – Mrs. Celia Jane Shupe, 79, died 20 January 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 4 daughters, Mrs. Howard Stratton, Miss Mary Shupe and Mrs. Boyd Gowins of Marion, and Mrs. Fletcher Sexton of Rising Sun, MD; 2 sons, Robert L. Shupe and Charley H. Shupe of Marion; brother, John I. Tester of Mountain City, TN; 12 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home with burial in Zion Cemetery in Washington County. | |
| Hill | Roy Ezra | 29 Jan 1903 | 21 Jan 1958 | Saltville – Roy Ezra Hill, 59, died 21 January 1958 at his home in Allison’s Gap. Survivors: wife, Olivene Hill; daughter, Mrs. Bobbie Farris of Roanoke; brother, John Hill of Bluefield, WV; 2 sisters, Mrs. John Elmore of Pocahontas, WV, and Mrs. Worden Poore of Baltimore, MD. Services at First Church of God in Allison’s Gap with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol II, p. 55: Roy E. Hill; VA PGC 399 Service Sq. AAF WWII; (29 Jan 1903-21 Jan 1958)] |
| Smith | John R. | 21 Jan 1958 | Marion – John R. Smith, 65, died 21 January 1958 at his home. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Madeline Troxell of Marion and Mrs. Luella Hawthorne of New Orleans, LA; 3 sons, Zionie Smith of Danville, Newman Smith of Wytheville, and Thornton Smith of Oak Ridge, TN; 3 brothers, Rev. M. B. Smith of Max Meadows, Raleigh Smith of Harrisonburg, and Stillman Smith of Baltimore, MD; 2 sisters, Mrs. T. S. Chandler of Wytheville and Mrs. Pearl Lilley of Ashland; half-sister, Mrs. Matt Allison of Saltville. Services at Mt. Mitchell Church in Wythe County with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Goff | Carl W. | 22 Jan 1958 | Meadowview – Carl Watson Goff, 21, died 22 January 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam Goff of Meadowview; 3 brothers, Ron Goff, Quentin Goff and Kenneth Goff of Meadowview; 7 sisters, Mrs. Audrey Billings of West Virginia, Mrs. Christine Stanfield of Detroit, MI, and the Misses Nora Goff, Reva Goff, Wanda Goff, Ruby Goff and Debra Goff of Meadowview. Services at the Pentecostal Church in Coal City, WV, with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Maiden | Conley S. | 15 Jun 1882 | 23 Jan 1958 | Long Island, NY – Former Saltville resident Conley S. Maiden, 73, died 23 January 1958 at a Long Island, NY, hospital. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Novella Beecher of Long Island; 2 sons, Earl L. Maiden of Long Island and Claude G. Maiden of Lake Charles, LA; 2 brothers, K. C. Maiden and Benton Maiden of Knoxville, TN; 3 sisters, Mrs. Julie Evens of Knoxville, Mrs. Hugh Heath of Salem, and Mrs. Pete Chapman of Roanoke. Services at First Christian Church in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol II, p. 36: Conley S. Maiden (15 Jun 1882-23 Jan 1958); beside stone of Josie Nora Maiden (26 May 1882-8 Jul 1946), w/o Conley S. Maiden] |
| Davis | Samuel T. | 23 Jan 1958 | Saltville – Samuel T. Davis, 84, died 23 January 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: 2 sons, Arthur C. Davis and Floyd J. Davis of Saltville; 5 daughters, Mrs. Bill Montgomery, Mrs. Grover C. Henderson and Mrs. Jesse R. Helton of Saltville, Mrs. Mason Wiley of Portsmouth and Mrs. Harry E. Walters of Bristol; brother, Joe Davis of Holston; 20 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Services at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Bill Montgomery with burial in the family cemetery. | |
| Harmon | John T. | 23 Jan 1958 | Rural Retreat – John Thomas Harmon, 76, died 23 January 1958 at the home of a daughter in Rural Retreat. Survivors: wife, Mary Ellen Harmon of Atkins; 4 daughters, Mrs. Blanch Vaught of Rural Retreat, Mrs. Ruby Wagner of Wytheville, Mrs. Hazel Bedford of Freemont, NC, and Mrs. Irene Barton of Atkins; 5 sons, Charles Harmon of Rural Retreat, Ballard Harmon of Meadow Bridge, WV, Bays Harmon of Cedar Springs, Hubert Harmon of Baltimore, MD, and Willard Harmon of Atkins; 2 sisters, Mrs. Cynthia Fields of Corn Valley and Mrs. Almedia Garrison of Baltimore; 4 brothers, Henry Harmon of Bluefield, Ballard Harmon, Howard Harmon and Turner Harmon of Lebanon; 16 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Services at Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat with burial in Mountain View Cemetery. | |
| Lefler | D. H. (Mrs.) | 23 Jan 1958 | Rural Retreat – Mrs. D. H. Lefler, 85, died 23 January 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. O. R. Kirk of Sloan, IA, and Mrs. John Rich of Rural Retreat; foster son, Kelly Lefler of Silver Spring, MD; brother, John Cameron of Detroit, MI. Services at Kimberling Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Thompson | Lester V. | 23 Jan 1958 | Abingdon – Lester Vance Thompson, 46, died 23 January 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Emma West Thompson; 3 daughters, Adrain Thompson, Judith Thompson and Betty Ellen Thompson of Abingdon; 2 sons, Lawrence Thompson and Thomas Thompson of Abingdon; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Everett M. Thompson of Abingdon; 4 sisters, Mrs. Marion B–es[illegible] of Emory, Mrs. Charles E. Moore of Buckeye, WV, and Mrs. Bradley Billings and Miss Carolyn Thompson of Abingdon; 3 brothers, Donald L. Thompson of Marion, Rudolph Thompson of Sacramento, CA, and Neal Thompson of Abingdon. Services at Campbell Funeral Home in Abingdon with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park. | |
| Arnold | Sam P. | 4 Aug 1873 | 25 Jan 1958 | Atkins – Sam P. Arnold, 85, died 25 January 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 2 sons, Bruce Arnold and Earl Arnold of Atkins; 2 daughters, Mrs. Robert Grogg of Atkins and Mrs. M. W. Crockett of Nicks Creek; brother, Henry Arnold of Marion; sister, Mrs. Ella Wright of Marion; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services at Nicks Creek Presbyterian Church with burial in Roselawn Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 193: Samuel P. Arnold (4 Aug 1873-25 Jan 1958)] |
| Burkett | George A. | 26 Jan 1958 | Beckley, WV – Groseclose native George A. Burkett, 78, died 26 January 1958 at his home in Beckley. Survivors: wife, Pearl Crutchfield Burkett; daughter, Mrs. George C. Porter of Beckley; 3 sisters, Mrs. Mamie Viands and Mrs. Daisy Hanshew of Rural Retreat, and Mrs. Maggie Hanshew of Atkins; 5 brothers, M. D. Burkett, Ancil Burkett and Early Burkett of Rural Retreat, Benjamin S. Burkett of Casa Grande, AZ, and H. H. Burkett of Lebanon, PA; 2 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Services at Methodist Temple in Beckley with burial in Sunset Memorial Park in Beckley. [an additional son, Howard Burkett, MIA in World War II] | |
| Comer | Jacob L. | 26 Jan 1958 | Marion – Jacob L. Comer, 82, died 26 January 1958 en route to a Bluefield, WV, hospital. Survivors: 4 daughters, Mrs. Garnett Russell of Marion, Mrs. Virginia West of Alexandria, Mrs. E. R. Rice of Bowie, MD, and Mrs. C. H. Fleshman of Bluefield; 2 sons, W. L. Comer of Marion and Jacob L. Comer Jr. of Orangeburg, SC; 5 sisters, Mrs. Cora Thompson of Morristown, TN, Mrs. Tennie Musick of Dayton, OH, Mrs. Lillie Shaver, Mrs. Annie Hill, and Mrs. Alice Jacob of Knoxville, TN; brother, Floyd Comer of Dayton. Services at Laurel Springs Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Ball | James A. | 27 Jan 1958 | Marion – James Alvin Ball, 85, died 27 January 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Celia Jane Brewer Ball of Marion; daughter, Mrs. Goldie Fogg of St. Augustine, FL; son, Hugh Ball of Beckley, WV; 2 brothers, Maston Ball of Welch, WV, and Andy Ball of Fort Worth, TX; sister, Miss Lura Ball of Marion; 5 grandchildren .Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home with burial in Round Hill Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol III, p. 138: James A. Ball (1873-Feb 1958); beside Celia J. Ball (1880-Mar 1958), w/o J. A. Ball] | |
| Kennedy | James L. | 28 Jan 1958 | Columbus, OH – Former Grant resident James Lance Kennedy, 57, died 28 January 1958 at his home in Columbus. Survivors: wife, Dawn Hoffman Kennedy; sister, Mrs. Charles Edwards of Fountain City, TN. Services at Grant Methodist Church with burial in Grant cemetery. | |
| Testerman | William D. | 28 Jan 1958 | Sugar Grove – William Dudley Testerman, age one month, died 28 January 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Elmer V. Testerman of Sugar Grove; 3 brothers, Elmer R. Testerman, James Testerman and Edgar Testerman of Sugar Grove; sister, Theresa Darlene Testerman of Sugar Grove; grandparents, Mrs. Millie Testerman of Sugar Grove, and S. W. Mooney of Tazewell; maternal foster grandmother, Mrs. E. A. Parks of Sugar Grove. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home in Marion with burial in Slemp Cemetery in Sugar Grove. [Sturgills, Vol III, p. 194: Wm. D. Testerman (27 Dec 1957-28 Jan 1958), s/o Elmer and Mary Testerman] | |
| Thomas | Ben K. (Mrs.) | 28 Jan 1958 | Glade Spring – Mrs. Ben K. Thomas, 57, died 28 January 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: husband; 4 sons, Fred Thomas, C. W. Thomas and Don Thomas of Glade Spring, and Ben Thomas of Plasterco; 7 daughters, the Misses Geneva Thomas and Ora Thomas of Glade Spring, Mrs. Kenneth Austin and Mrs. Carl Nipper of Saltville, Mrs. Hulen Thomas of Abingdon, Mrs. Dale Thomas of Danville, and Mrs. Layton Bott Jr. of Wyndale; her mother, Mrs. George Herald of Glade Spring; 2 brothers, Clint Herald of Glade Spring and Harvey Herald of Akron, OH; 5 sisters, Mrs. Fred Wallace and Mrs. John B. Patrick of Clinchburg, Mrs. Ray Lester of Glade Spring, Mrs. Arthur Ratcliffe of Chilhowie, and Mrs. Bob Delp of Abingdon. Services at Seven Springs Presbyterian Church with burial in Baptist Cemetery. | |
| Roberts | Lacey M. (Mrs.) | 29 Jan 1958 | Meadowview – Mrs. Lacey Maiden Roberts, 81, died 29 January 1958 at her home. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Edd G. Eller of North Wilkesboro, NC; brother, William M. Maiden of Meadowview; 1 grandchild. Services at Meadowview Methodist Church with burial in Holston Conference Cemetery. | |
| Johnson | Kate B. | 22 Mar 1884 | 31 Jan 1958 | Chatham Hill – Mrs. Kate Buchanan Johnson, 73, died 31 January 1958 at her home. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. John Bowman of Chilhowie; 2 sons, James B. Johnson of Tannersville and George C. Johnson of Chatham Hill; sister, Mrs. Betty Kelly of True, WV; 13 grandchildren. Services at Ridgedale Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 86: Kate B. Johnson (22 Mar 1884-31 Jan 1958), w/o John A. Johnson (13 Apr 1887-7 Apr 1957)] |
| Riffey | John F. | 31 Jan 1958 | Glade Spring – John Floyd Riffey, 87, died 31 January 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: wife, Blanche Lester Riffey; 4 sons, William E. Riffey of Pulaski, James F. Riffey of Maryland, Floyd B. Riffey of Chilhowie, and Douglas H. Riffey at Eglin AFB, FL; 5 daughters, Mrs. Thelma Pyle of Bristol, TN, Mrs. B. J. Holleman of Leckie, WV, Mrs. B. W. Ratcliff of Glade Spring, Mrs. James E. Norris of Clinchburg, and Mrs. Stokes Wells of Lima, OH; brother, Will Riffey of Florida; 2 sisters, Mrs. Walter Ratcliff of Glade Spring and Mrs. James Byars of Florida; 29 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren. Services at Glade Spring Presbyterian Church with burial in Old Glade Cemetery. | |
| Goolsby | William | 1 Feb 1958 | Chilhowie – William Page Alexander Goolsby, 62, died 1 February 1958 at a Johnson City, TN, hospital. Survivors: son, William Edward Goolsby of Media, PA; brother, James Goolsby of Chilhowie; 1 grandchild. Services at First Baptist Church in Chilhowie with burial at the Veterans’ Cemetery in Mountain Home, TN. | |
| Hutton | Gilbert B. | 1 Feb 1958 | Marion – Gilbert B. Hutton, 43, died 1 February 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Louise Wolfe Hutton; 2 sons, Gilbert Hutton Jr. and Willard D. Hutton of Marion; daughter, Miss Nancy Pearl Hutton of Marion; 3 sisters, Mrs. James Richardson, Mrs. Floyd Thompson and Mrs. Ray Anderson of Marion. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home. [No burial information given] | |
| Osborne | Muncey | 1 Feb 1958 | Martinsville – Muncey Osborne Jr., 38, died 1 February 1958 en route to a Martinsville hospital. Survivors: wife, Augusta B. Osborne; his step-father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Tyre Billings of Independence; half-sister, Mrs. Jack Bobbitt of Independence; 2 brothers, Herman Osborne of Independence and Charles Osborne of Baltimore, MD. Services at McKee Funeral Home with burial in Pleasant Grove Church Cemetery in Independence. | |
| Fry | James T. | 2 Feb 1958 | Bristol – James T. Fry, 85, died 2 February 1958 . Survivors: wife, Ruth Fry; daughter, Mrs. A. J. Rowe of Savannah, GA; 3 sons, Ernest Fry of Pennington Gap, James T. Fry Jr. of Fort Lewis, WA, and John H. Fry of Bristol; 2 step-daughters, Mrs.Lola Patrick of Yardley, PA, and Mrs. Eulee Roberts of Knoxville, TN; step-son, Charles H. Fry of Bristol; brother, Edgar Fry of Colquitt, GA; 2 sisters, Mrs. P. R. Francis of Marion and Mrs. S. A. Cole of Chilhowie; 6 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services at Weaver Funeral Home in Bristol with burial in Riverside Cemetery. | |
| McCormick | Pocahontas | 2 Feb 1958 | Seven Mile Ford – Mrs. Pocahontas Copenhaver McCormick, 77, died 2 February 1958 at her home. Survivors: 3 sons, Roy G. McCormick and James H. McCormick Jr. of Seven Mile Ford, and Graham A. McCormick of Logan, WV; 2 sisters, Mrs. H. Durman and Mrs. Walter Blankenbeckler of Hopewell; 6 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. Services at Seven Mile Ford Presbyterian Church with burial in Adwolfe Cemetery. | |
| Stowers | Garland W. | 2 Feb 1958 | Bland – Garland Wayne Stowers, infant, died 2 February 1958 at a Wytheville hospital. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Minor Stowers; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Elbert Bales of Rural Retreat and Mr. Thomas Stowers of Bland. Services at Bland Funeral Home with burial in Bethel Cemetery. | |
| Brewer | Rush Y. | 9 Sep 1898 | 3 Feb 1958 | Chilhowie – Rush Young Brewer, 59, died 3 February 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Dora Blevins Brewer; 4 sons, Norman B. Brewer of Columbus, GA, James E. Brewer with the US Army in Germany, Ernest G. Brewer of Chilhowie, and Leonard F. Brewer of Midland, TX; daughter, Mrs. James P. Clint of Clifton; 5 brothers, R. L. Brewer of Bristol, Grover W. Brewer of Glade Spring, John Brewer of Avondale, PA, Levi Brewer of Princeton, WV, and Sam Brewer of Kentucky; 2 sisters, Mrs. Conrad Wishon of Darlington, MD, and Mrs. Lula Black of Concord; 4 grandchildren. Services at Grosses Creek Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol II, p. 118: Rush Y. Brewer (9 Sep 1898-3 Feb 1958); beside Dora Evelyn Brewer (21 Sep 1904-29 May 1878), w/o Rush Y. Brewer] |
| Debusk | William W. | 4 Feb 1958 | Damascus – William Walter DeBusk, 84, died 4 February 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: wife, Allie DeBusk; son, C. H. DeBusk of Glade Spring; 3 daughters, Mrs. J. H. McVey and Mrs. Robert Denney of Glade Spring, and Mrs. Ray McVey of Bluefield, WV; 6 brothers, Clint DeBusk of Midway, TN, Charley DeBusk of Oregon, Andy DeBusk of Glade Spring, Ellis DeBusk of Clinchburg, Ira DeBusk of Damascus, and Rev. F. DeBusk of Knoxville, TN; sister, Mrs. W. C. Widener of Glade Spring; 15 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Services at Pleasant View Baptist Church in Widener’s Valley with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| McCrary | Thomas H. | 8 Feb 1958 | Elgin, TX – Former Chilhowie resident Thomas H. McCrary, 90, died 8 February 1958 at the home of his son, Rev. George B. McCrary, in Elgin TX. Additional survivors include 7 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Services and burial in Winters, TX. | |
| Broady | Elmer | 17 Jan 1914 | 12 Feb 1958 | Lundale, WV – Former Saltville resident Elmer Broady, 44, died 12 February 1958 in Lundale. Survivors: wife, Ruth Brannon Broady; 2 sons, William L. Broady and Elmer L. Broady Jr. of Lundale; 2 daughters, Andra Sue Broady and Rebecca Lynn Broady of Lundale; 2 sisters, Mrs. Annie Henderson and Mrs. Mary Moore of Williamsburg; 2 brothers, David Broady of Lundale and Thomas Broady of Martinsville, WV; his mother, Mrs. James W. Broady. Services at First Christian Church in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Elmer Lee Broady m. Ruth Brannon, d/o Jacob Leslie Brannon & Alice Rebecca Chapman. Sturgills, Vol II, p. 47: Elmer L. Broady (17 Jan 1914-12 Feb 1958)] |
| Yonce | Albert | 12 Feb 1958 | Lancaster, PA – Rural Retreat native Albert Rhea Yonce, 53, died 12 February 1958 in Lancaster, PA. Survivors: wife, Mamie Foglesong Yonce; daughter, Miss Frances Yonce of Lancaster; 2 sons, Franklin Yonce and John Yonce of Lancaster; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ollie King and Mrs. Lola Repass of Rural Retreat; brother, Estel Yonce of Glenmore, PA. Services at Kimberlin Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Schwartz | George S. | 11 Jun 1892 | 13 Feb 1958 | Johnson City, TN – Former Marion resident George S. Schwartz, 65, died 13 February 1958 at his home in Johnson City. Survivors: wife, Nellie Shortts Schwartz; 5 sons, Eugene Schwartz, Charlie Schwartz, Wilbert Schwartz and Larry Schwartz of Johnson City, and Richard Schwartz of Kingsport, TN; daughter, Mrs. W. D. Goodpasture of Marion; 4 brothers, Jim Schwartz of Marion, John Schwartz of Roanoke, Albert Schwartz of Atlanta, GA, and Frank Schwartz of Williamson, WV; sister, Mrs. George Puckett of Marion. Services at Seaver Funeral Home in Marion with burial in Round Hill Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol III, p. 139: George Sprinkle Schwartz (11 Jun 1892-13 Feb 1958); beside Nellie Anna Schwartz (9 May 1891-21 Jun 1971), w/o George Sprinkle Schwartz] |
| Johnson | Alice E. | 13 Feb 1958 | Marion – Mrs. Alice E. Johnson, 75, died 13 February 1958 at a Marion hospital. No survivors listed. Services at Riverside Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Hash | Cora E. | 14 Feb 1958 | Flatridge – Mrs. Cora Ellen Hash, 44, died 14 February 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, Letcher Hash; son, Rex Hash of Sparta, NC; her mother, Mrs. Alice Cornett of Flatridge; brother, Ernest Poole of Flatridge. Services at Honey Grove Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Kegley | Fulton (Mrs.) | 15 Feb 1958 | Bland – Mrs. Fulton Kegley, 85, died 15 February 1958 at a Bluefield, WV, hospital. Survivors include a brother, F. J. Hayes of Chatham Hill. Services at Bland Lutheran Church with burial in the family cemetery. | |
| Musser | Eugene (Mrs.) | 15 Feb 1958 | Rural Retreat – Mrs. Eugene Musser, 90, died 15 February 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Hattie Justice of Rural Retreat; 3 sons, Forrest H. Musser and B. L. Musser of Rural Retreat, and Vernon Musser of Mullins, WV; 2 sisters, Mrs. Harmon T. Musser of Kewanee, IL, and Mrs. Norman Walls of Richmond. Services at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church in Rural Retreat with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Dunn | Lena D. | 16 Feb 1958 | Meadowview – Mrs. Lena Dove Dunn, 56, died 16 February 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: husband, Carl W. Dun; son, Dr. Marce O. Dunn of Abingdon; 2 daughters, Mrs. Gordon W. Linkous of Marion and Mrs. W. Howard Counts of Chattanooga, TN; 2 brothers, Leslie Dove of Abingdon and Ernest Dove of Bristol; 3 sisters, Mrs. Ed Price, Mrs. W. T. Price and Mrs. John Clark of Abingdon; 7 grandchildren. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Abingdon with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park. | |
| Leslie | Harvey G. | 16 Feb 1958 | Washington, DC – Former Rural Retreat resident Harvey G. Leslie died 16 February 1958 in a Washington hospital. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Mary L. Heldrith of Rural Retreat. Services at Oakley’s Chapel in Roanoke with burial in Fairview Cemetery in Roanoke. [s/o Mr. & Mrs. W. F. Leslie] | |
| Ross | George B. | 16 Feb 1958 | San Francisco, CA – Former Sugar Grove resident George Ben Ross, 41, died 16 February 1958 at his home in San Francisco. Survivors: wife, Irene Cosmos Rose of San Francisco; 2 daughters, the Misses Linda Ross and Gwendolyn Ross of Bland; his mother, Mrs. E. W. Ross of Sugar Grove; 4 sisters, Mrs. R. D. Price and Mrs. W. H. Slemp of Sugar Grove, Mrs. J. S. Rogers and Mrs. J. E. York of Marion. Arrangements by Barnett’s Funeral Home of Marion. | |
| Pickle | Allen D. | 17 Feb 1958 | Atkins – Allen Dale Pickle, infant, died 17 February 1958 at a Wytheville hospital. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Dayton L. Pickle of Atkins; brother, Terry Pickle of Atkins; 2 sisters, Linda Pickle and Vivian Pickle of Atkins; 2 step-brothers, Bobby Patrick and Zeddie Patrick of Atkins; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Fox Hutton of Marion and Mr. and Mrs. D. R. Pickle of Groseclose. Services at Seaver Funeral Home in Marion with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Groseclose. | |
| Steffey | Lewis G. | 17 Feb 1958 | Rural Retreat – Lewis Gwynn Steffey, 71, died 17 February 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife; son, Fred Steffey of Rural Retreat; 2 grandchildren. Services at Rural Retreat Methodist Church with burial in Fairview Cemetery. | |
| Widener | Giles J. | 17 Feb 1958 | Saltville – Giles J. Widener, 46, died 17 February 1958 at a Johnson City, TN, hospital. Survivors: wife, Revonda S. Widener of Saltville; son, Johnnie Widener of Saltville; daughter, Patsy Widener of Saltville; 2 brothers, Hobert Widener of Saltville and Marvin Widener of Baltimore, MD; 3 sisters, Mrs. Helen Bordwine and Mrs. Alvin Keith of Saltville, and Mrs. Magaline Rosenbaum of Homestead, FL; his mother, Mrs. Alfred Widener of Homestead. Services at First Christian Church in Saltville with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park in Abingdon. | |
| Cuddy | Robert S. | 18 Feb 1958 | Saltville – Robert S. Cuddy, 85, died 18 February 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: 5 daughters, Mrs. Leslie Booth of Johnson City, TN, Mrs. Norvell Hammond, Mrs. Lon Hammond, Mrs. Bascom Campbell, and Mrs. Joe Grace of Plasterco; 4 sons, Millard Cuddy of Meadowview, Trigg Cuddy of Clinchburg, Howard Cuddy of Kingsport, TN, and Lee Cuddy of Glade Spring; 20 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild. Services at Mahanaim Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Peak | Rush F. | 18 Feb 1958 | Volney – Rush F. Peak, 75, died 18 February 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Gertrude Paisley Peak; 5 daughters; 4 sons; 1 sister; 1 brother. Services at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Richardson | R. C. | 18 Feb 1958 | Beckley, WV – Glade Spring native R. Clyde Richardson, 55, died 18 February 1958 at his home in Beckley. Survivors: wife, Haline Williams Richardson; son, R. C. Richardson Jr. of Lewisburg, WV; brother, Russ Richardson of Marion; 3 sisters, Mrs. George Nichols of Bristol, Mrs. Ray Wheeler of Bristol, TN, and Mrs. James Thompson of Glade Spring. Services at Melton Funeral Home in Beckley. [no burial location given] | |
| Pennington | Floyd A. | 10 Aug 1886 | 22 Feb 1958 | Atkins – Floyd A. Pennington, 71, died 22 February 1958 at a York, PA, hospital. Survivors: wife, Jenny Calhoun Pennington; 2 sons, William F. Pennington and Edward L. Pennington of Marion; 3 daughters, Mrs. Walter Hash of Atkins, Mrs. Stewart McCleary and Mrs. Ray Vernon of Shrewsbury, PA; brother, Sam Pennington of Maryland; 3 sisters, Mrs. Carl Crest, Mrs. Susie McKaughn, and Mrs. Belie Fortner of Atkins; 6 grandchildren. Services at Cedar Bluff Baptist Church with burial in Roselawn Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 117: Floyd A. Pennington, h/o Jennie C. Pennington (10 Aug 1886-22 Feb 1958; beside stone of Jennie C. Pennington (31 Jan 1893-23 Jun 1985)] |
| Sanders | Rachel C. | 31 Oct 1876 | 22 Feb 1958 | Chilhowie – Mrs. Rachel Graham Cox Sanders died 22 February 1958. Survivors: 5 daughters, Mrs. Charles L. McConnell of Abingdon, Mrs. George Leslie Beamer of Narrows, Mrs. Margaret S. Thomas of Meadowview, Mrs. Rachel Upchurch of Greensboro, NC, and Mrs. Charles B. Franklin of Gainesville, FL; 2 sons, Harold C. Sanders of Abingdon and Edwin C. Sanders of Chilhowie; sister, Mrs. Kate C. Crockett of Berryville; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Services at Seven Mile Ford Presbyterian Church with burial in Beattie Cemetery in Chilhowie. [Rachel Graham Cox (31 Oct 1876-22 Feb 1958), d/o Samuel Alexander Cox & Elizabeth Sexton; m. Marvin Sanders. Sturgills, Vol I, p. 213: Rachel Sanders, nee: Cox (1876-1958); beside stone of Marvin Sanders (1873-1953)] |
| Greer | Amanda | 22 Feb 1958 | Damascus – Mrs. Amanda Greer, 85, died 22 February 1958 at an Abingdon nursing home. Survivors: 3 daughters [2 listed], Mrs. Ira DeBusk of Damascus and Mrs. Frank Widener of Glade Spring; foster son, Walter Shupe of Pocahontas, VA; 13 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren. Services at Wright Funeral Home in Damascus with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park in Abingdon. | |
| Poore | Bessie H. | 22 Feb 1958 | Baltimore, MD – Former Saltville resident Mrs. Bessie Hill Poore, 57, died 22 February 1958 at a Baltimore hospital. Survivors: husband, Worden Poore; son, Charles Poore of Baltimore; daughter, Mrs. Robert Yates of Itman, WV; brother, John Hill of Bluefield, WV; sister, Mrs. John Elmore of Pocahontas, VA. Services at First Church of God in Saltville with burial in the family cemetery. | |
| Taylor | Sam J. | 22 Feb 1958 | Saltville – Sam Jesse Taylor, 56, died 22 February 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: wife, Margaret Miller Taylor; 4 sons, Billy R. Taylor of Missouri, and Joe Taylor, Floyd Taylor, and Harold Taylor of Saltville; 6 daughters, Mrs. Curtis Akers of Roanoke, Mrs. Glenn Bandy of Salem, and Mrs. Charlotte Allison, Miss Jean Taylor, Miss Opal Taylor and Miss Edith Taylor of Saltville; 2 sisters, Mrs. Bess McKeever of Tampa, F, and Mrs. Bert Broady of Saltville; 3 grandchildren. Services at Henderson Funeral Home with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Samuel Jesse Taylor (1902-22 Feb 1958), s/o Charles A. Taylor & Ellen Ley Henderson; m. Margaret Mallie Miller (1911-17 Jun 1975), d/o G. W. Miller & Callie Griffith] | |
| Barr | Fannie | 25 Feb 1958 | Konnarock – Mrs. Fannie Barr, 96, died 25 February 1958 at her home. Survivors: 3 sons, Ed Barr and Levi Barr of Konnarock, and Dewey Barr of Marion; foster son, Junior Barr of Konnarock; 3 daughters, Mrs. Alta Fritz of Bluefield, WV, Mrs. Bessie Woodward of Damascus, and Mrs. Dollie Severt of Winston-Salem, NC; sister, Mrs. Mandy Lewis of Glade Spring; 14 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Services at Konnarock Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Stamper | Gilmore H. | 25 Feb 1958 | Chilhowie – Gilmore Hillrey Stamper, 78, died 25 February 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 7 sons, Robert Stamper and Everett Stamper of Maitland, FL, Lee Mack Stamper, James Stamper and Howard Stamper of Marion, Victor Stamper of Chilhowie, and Leonard Stamper of Shandon, OH; 3 daughters, Mrs. Ralph Davis of Chilhowie, Miss Gladys Stamper of Greensboro, NC, and Mrs. Dean Cook of Winston-Salem, NC; sister, Mrs. Emanuel Blevins of Chilhowie; 18 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. Services at Grosses Creek Baptist Church with burial in Pleasant View Cemetery in Widener’s Valley. | |
| Lee | Charlie H. | 27 Feb 1958 | Abingdon – Charlie H. Lee died 27 February 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors include 2 foster sons, Sherman Norris of Chilhowie and Charles Norris of Saltville. Services at Duncansville Christian Church with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park in Abingdon. | |
| Nelson | Norma J. | 27 Feb 1958 | Marion – Mrs. Norma Jean Nelson, 22, died 27 February 1958 at a Baltimore, MD, hospital. Survivors: husband, Harold Nelson; her father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Barr of Marion; sister, Mrs. Lenna Billings of Havre de Grace, MD; brother, Marshall L. Barr of Washington, DC. Services at Konnarock Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Russell | Robert L. | 28 Feb 1958 | Sugar Grove – Robert L. Russell, 59, died 28 February 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife; son, Murrell Russell of Marion; 2 brothers, Milton Russell of Annapolis, MD, and Burtrum Russell of Los Angeles, CA; sister, Mrs. M. A. Suddeth of Newland, NC; 1 grandchild. Services at Wharf Hill Methodist Church with burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery. | |
| Snider | David C. | 28 Feb 1958 | Marion – David C. Snider, 86, died 28 February 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 4 sons, T. R. Snider of Crossville, TN, Gale Snider of Hellam, PA, and Frank Snider and Paul Snider of Atkins; 3 daughters, Mrs. F. H. Calhoun of Glenrock, PA, Mrs. W. E. Werden of Max Meadows, and Mrs. L. C. Musser of Baltimore, MD. Services at Seaver Funeral Home with burial in Wassum Cemetery. | |
| Troxell | William Joe | 28 Feb 1958 | Chilhowie – William Joe Troxell, age 7 months, died 28 February 1958. Survivors: his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Joe Troxell of Chilhowie; 2 sisters, Betty Zane Troxell and Martha Jane Troxell; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J. F. Troxell and Mr. and Mrs. W. R. Frye of Chilhowie. Services at Chilhowie Baptist Church with burial in St. James Cemetery. | |
| Anderson | Moss J. | 2 Mar 1958 | Marion – Moss J. Anderson, 66, died 2 March 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Lilly Anderson; 2 daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Beverly in the Philippines, and Mrs. Versa Ley of Virginia Beach; son, S. H. Anderson of Tampa, FL; 3 brothers, John Anderson of Newport, KY, Hillard Anderson and Allen Anderson of Louisville, KY; 2 sisters, Miss Lottie Anderson of Newport and Mrs. Stella Anderson of Baltimore, MD. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home in Marion with burial in Morgan Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol I, p. 63: Moses J. Anderson (1892-1958); beside Lilly A. Anderson (1907-____), w/o Moses J. Anderson] | |
| Rotenberry | Mary | 3 Mar 1958 | Marion – Mrs. Mary Rotenberry, 81, died 3 March 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, Ed Rotenberry; 4 daughters, Mrs. W. D. Mitchell, Mrs. Riley Trivett, and Mrs. Frazier Gillespie of Marion, and Mrs. C. O. Smith of Hillsville; 4 sons, Luther Rotenberry and Walter Rotenberry of Marion, Hugh Rotenberry of Vienna, and Ray Rotenberry of Herndon, WV; 3 brothers, John West of Opportunity, WA, Arthur West and Ray West of Washington, DC; 43 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren. Services at Zion Hill Methodist Church with burial in West Cemetery. | |
| Rotenberry | Tom | 3 Mar 1958 | Broadford – Tom Rotenberry, 63, died 3 March 1958 at the Veterans’ Home in Oteen, NC. Survivors: wife, Hattie Rotenberry; 2 sons, Thomas Rotenberry of Roanoke and Freeman Rotenberry of Broadford; 4 daughters, Mrs. Carl Brown of Columbus, OH, Mrs. Albert Crewey, Mrs. Albert Surber and Janet Rotenberry of Broadford. Services at Broadford Methodist Church with burial in Mountain Home Veterans’ Cemetery near Johnson City, TN. | |
| Wright | Hannah W. | 3 Mar 1958 | Martinsville, VA – Mrs. Hannah Walton Wright, 85, died 3 March 1958 at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Mae St. Clair, in Martinsville. Additional survivors include a son, William S. Wright of Marion. Services at Fairview Methodist Church in Ivanhoe with burial in Odd Fellows Cemetery. | |
| Heath | Charles T. | 24 Mar 1899 | 4 Mar 1958 | Saltville – Charles Taylor Heath, 58, died 4 March 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Minnie C. Heath; 2 daughters, Mrs. Robert Buchanan and Mrs. Herman Ingram of Roanoke; 2 brothers, James Heath of Saltville and Edgar Heath of Gastonia, NC; 6 sisters, Mrs. Vonia Coe of Bristol, Mrs. Mary Letner of Los Angeles, CA, Mrs. Lena Heath and Mrs. Francis Carpenter of Gastonia, ND, and Mrs. Annie Heath and Mrs. Virginia Moore of Mt. Holly, NC; 3 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol II, p. 97: Charles Taylor Heath (24 Mar 1899-4 Mar 1958); beside stone of Minnie C. Heath (11 Feb 1903- )] |
| Cook | William R. | 5 Mar 1958 | Chilhowie – William R. Cook, 90, died 5 March 1958 in Fawn Grove, PA. Survivors: 2 sons, Vance Cook of Chilhowie and Walter C. Cook of Bel Air, MD; 2 daughters, Mrs. Virginia Hodge of Fawn Grove, and Mrs. Bessie Reeves of Greneille, IA; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Services at Mountain View Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Neeley | Victoria | 5 Mar 1958 | Appalachia – Mrs. Victoria Spear Neeley, 71, died 5 March 1958 at an Appalachia hospital. Survivors include her husband, William D. Neeley of Appalachia, and a son, John D. Neeley of Marion. Services at Inman Methodist Church with burial in the American Legion Cemetery in Big Stone Gap, VA. | |
| Martin | Charles F. (Mrs.) | 2 Apr 1884 | 6 Mar 1958 | Marion – Mrs. Charles F. Martin died 6 March 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: husband; 3 daughters, Miss Helen Martin and Miss Elizabeth Martin of Marion, and Mrs. W. L. Hawkins of Abingdon; 2 sons, Fred Martin of High Point, NC, and Ray Martin of Marion; brother, E. J. King of Pulaski; sister, Mrs. Walter Albert of Pulaski; 5 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Services at First Methodist Church in Marion with burial in Round Hill Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol III, p. 159: Hattie Louise Martin (2 Apr 1884-6 Mar 1958), beside Charles Franklin Martin (27 Oct 1880-17 Jun 1976)] |
| Higginbotham | E. H. | 6 Nov 1872 | 6 Mar 1958 | Marion – E. H. Higginbotham, 85, died 6 March 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Julia H. Anderson of Marion; 1 granddaughter. Services at Seaver Funeral Home in Marion with burial in Round Hill Cemetery. [Edward H. Higginbotham (6 Nov 1872-6 Mar 1958), s/o William Higginbotham & Julia; m. 20 July 1898, SCV, Daisy E. Atkins (13 Jan 1876-22 Jan 1944), d/o Zachariah T. Atkins & Nannie A. Beatie] |
| Dolinger | Roby F. | 7 Mar 1958 | Whitetop – Roby F. Dolinger, 73, died 7 March 1958 at his home. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Bertie Sturgill of Chilhowie. Services at Whitetop Baptist Church with burial in Barrs Place Cemetery. | |
| Dutton | J. Wiley | 7 Mar 1958 | Rural Retreat – J. Wiley Dutton, 87, died 7 March 1958 at a Bluefield hospital. Survivors: wife, Stella Clark Dutton; 4 sons, Ralph Dutton of Charlotte, NC, Clarence Dutton of Greensboro, NC, Neal Dutton and Maurice Dutton of Rural Retreat; brother, Stuart Dutton of Mullen, NE. Burial in Blue Springs Cemetery. | |
| Wilkinson | John E. (Mrs.) | 7 Mar 1958 | Sugar Grove – Mrs. John E. Wilkinson died 7 March 1958 at the home of a daughter in Speedwell. Survivors: 4 daughters, Mrs. R. L. Matney of Speedwell, Mrs. Virgil Odum of Abingdon, Mrs. Stella Hamilton of Detroit, MI, and Mrs. C. E. Federline of Brookville, MD; son, Thomas Wilkinson of Washington, DC; 10 grandchildren. Services at Wharf Hill Methodist Church with burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery. | |
| Poole | McKinley | 8 Mar 1958 | Baltimore, MD – Former Abingdon resident McKinley Poole, 57, died 8 March 1958 in Baltimore. Local survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Myrtle Heath of Chilhowie; brother, Wylie Poole of Chilhowie. Services at Campbell Funeral Home in Abingdon with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park. | |
| Umberger | John H. | 9 Mar 1958 | Crockett – John Haller Umberger, 74, died 9 March 1958 at a Wytheville hospital. Survivors: wife, Pearl Landreth Umberger; 2 sisters, Mrs. W. F. Cregger of Roanoke and Mrs. E. G. Spraker of Crockett; brother, Simon H. Umberger of Wytheville. Services at Porterfield-Minnick Funeral Home in Crockett with burial in Fleming Cemetery in Cripple Creek. | |
| Ewald | Eleanor S. | 5 May 1907 | 10 Mar 1958 | Marion – Mrs. Eleanor Snider Ewald, 50, died 10 March 1958 at her home. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Vincent Cox Jr. of Staunton; son, Thomas S. Ewald Jr. of Marion; her mother, Mrs. A. P. Snider of Marion; sister, Mrs. Edgar T. Ferrell of Marion; brother, Alvin Snider of Roanoke; 5 grandchildren. Services at Ebenezer Lutheran Church with burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol I, p. 102: Eleanor Ewald, nee: Snider (5 May 1907-10 Mar 1958)] |
| Haga | Howard C. | 10 Mar 1958 | Independence – Howard Carlie Haga, 78, died 10 March 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Etta Dell Haga; 6 daughters, Mrs. Troy Osborne, Mrs. Foy Morton and Mrs. Sam Moxley of Independence, Mrs. Walter Rose of Joppa, MD, Mrs. Walter Moxley and Mrs. Ben Carrico of Galax; son, Ernest Haga of Independence; sister, Mrs. Mollie Anders of Independence. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Independence. | |
| Hutton | Patten L. | 10 Mar 1958 | Marion – Patten L. Hutton, 78, died 10 March 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Anne Kell Hutton; 2 daughters, Miss Gladys Hutton of Marion and Mrs. Thomas King of Chilhowie; 2 sons, Joe Hutton and Edward Hutton of Marion; step-son, Raymond Johnson of Chilhowie; step-daughter, Mrs. Shirley Norman of Marion; brother, Maynard Hutton of Seven Mile Ford; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Services at Sugar Grove Christian Church with burial in Middle Fork Cemetery. | |
| Kennedy | Harvie | 10 Mar 1958 | Castlewood, VA – Harvie Kennedy, 69, died 10 March 1958 at his home. Local survivors include a sister, Mrs. Maude Bush of Marion. Services at the Kennedy residence in the Buffalo community near Castlewood, with burial in the family cemetery. | |
| Hill | Cannie [PAXTON] | 15 Apr 1865 | 11 Mar 1958 | Los Angeles, CA – Marion native Mrs. Cannie Paxton Hill, 92, died 11 March 1958 at the home of her daughter in Los Angeles. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Clara Hill Carner of Los Angeles; 2 sons, Lawrence Y. Hill of Los Angeles and J. Paxton Hill of Avon Park, FL; 2 sisters, Mrs. Robert Cassell of Emmitsburg, MD, and Mrs. Rush Harmon of Frederick, MD; 2 brothers, Histon C. Paxton of Golden, IL, and Charles W. Paxton of East Moline, IL; 3 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. The body will be returned to Marion, where services will be held at Seaver Funeral Home, with burial in Round Hill Cemetery. [Cannie Paxton (15 Apr 1865-11 Mar 1958), d/o Arthur Webster Paxton & Nancy Snavely; m. 21 Feb 1883, Dr. J. P. Hill (30 Jan 1860-14 Feb 1925). NOTE: Her father, Arthur Webster Paxton, served 4 years with Company E, 21st Virginia Cav, CSA] |
| Martin | Anna H. | 11 Mar 1958 | Chilhowie – Mrs. Anna Handy Martin, 52, died 11 March 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: husband, Claude D. Martin; 3 daughters, Mrs. Eli Barker and Mrs. Howard Neitch of Marion, and Mrs. Charles E. Blevins of Chilhowie; 2 sons, Charles B. Martin and Douglas Martin of Chilhowie; her mother, Mrs. Fannie Handy Williams of Dublin; 5 sisters, Mrs. Fannie Gore of Norfolk, Mrs. Emma Blevins, Mrs. Elizabeth Barbary and Mrs. Wayne Hopkins of Dublin, and Mrs. Mae Hamm of Chilhowie; 3 brothers, Rev. Paul Handy of Bristol, Luther Handy of Dublin, and James Handy of Radford; 8 grandchildren. Services at Chilhowie Baptist Church with burial in St. James Cemetery. | |
| Mays | Cynthia L. | 11 Mar 1958 | Comers Rock – Cynthia L. Mays, 73, died 11 March 1958 at her home. Survivor: son, Dean Mays of Flatridge. Services at Bethel Methodist Church with burial in Harrington Cemetery. | |
| Walls | Barbara Jean | 11 Mar 1958 | Chilhowie – Barbara Jean Walls, age 5 months, died 11 March 1958 at her home. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Warren Walls; 2 brothers, Jimmie Walls and Jackie Walls; sister, Joyce Walls; grandparents, George Walls of Whitetop, Jacob Levins of Pulaski, and Mrs. Lona Levins of Chilhowie. Services at Grosses Creek Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol II, p. 122: Barbara Jean Walls (1957-1958)] | |
| Ward | John M. | 12 Mar 1958 | Independence – John M. Ward, 82, died 12 March 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 2 daughters, Miss Esther Ward and Mrs. Thomas McBride of Independence; 3 sons, Dwight Ward of Columbus, OH, Albert Ward of Nottingham, PA, and Paul Ward of Wilmington, DE; 4 sisters, Mrs. Mollie Martin, Hughesville, MD, Mrs. Betty Ward and Mrs. Cora Robbins of Independence, and Mrs. Clara Parks of Fox. Services at Saddle Creek Primitive Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Ball | Celia J. | 13 Mar 1958 | Celia Jane Ball, 77, died 13 March 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Goldie Fogg of St. Augustine, FL; son, Hugh Ball of Charleston, WV; 2 sisters, Mrs. C. B. Sparks of Ivanhoe and Mrs. W. R. Thomas of Manassas; brother, Steve Brewer of Nottingham, PA. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home in Marion with burial in Round Hill Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol III, p. 138: Celia J. Ball (1880-Mar 1958), w/o J. A. Ball; beside James A. Ball (1873-Feb 1958)] | |
| Idol | Joseph E. | 13 Mar 1958 | Mouth of Wilson – Joseph E. Idol, 70, died 13 March 1958 at a Johnson City, TN, hospital. Survivors: wife, Minnie Idol; daughter, Mrs. Lena Pilkins of Mouth of Wilson; son, Reese Idol of Mouth of Wilson; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ruth Hill of Independence and Mrs. Minnie Wyeorch of Belton, MO. Services at Piney Creek Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Martin | Chester A. | 13 Mar 1958 | Chilhowie – Chester Arthur Martin, 64, died 13 March 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: wife; son, Charles W. Martin of Chilhowie; 2 daughters, Mrs. W. W. Vine of Bristol and Mrs. Earl Haga of Chilhowie; brother, J. D. Martin of Glade Spring; sister, Mrs. L. B. Ramsey of Chilhowie; 4 grandchildren. Services at Chilhowie Christian Church with burial in Sulphur Springs Cemetery. | |
| Keesee | Bobby | 21 Jul 1955 | 14 Mar 1958 | Roanoke – Bobby Keesee, age 2, died 14 March 1958 at a Roanoke hospital. Survivors: his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carter Keesee of Roanoke; 2 brothers, Kenneth Carter Keesee Jr. and Leon Raymond Keesee of Roanoke; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Reggie [Gypsy Carter]Keesee and Mrs. J. E. Buchanan of Saltville. Services at Beaver Creek Union Church with burial in Ridgedale Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 86: Robert Charles Keesee (21 Jul 1955-14 Mar 1958)] |
| Davidson | George L. | 13 May 1883 | 14 Mar 1958 | Saltville – George L. Davidson, 74, died 14 March 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: wife, Sally Orr Davidson; 3 sons, Jack Davidson of North Holston, Joe Davidson and Jim Davidson of Quarry; 3 daughters, Mrs. Viola Hall of Anawalt, WV, Mrs. Cora Blevins of Skygusty, WV, and Miss Julia Davidson of Quarry; 2 brothers, Bob Davidson of Flat Top, NC, and Garland Davidson of North Holston; 12 grandchildren. Services at Mt. Pleasant Church with burial in the church cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 46: George Davidson (13 May 1883-14 Mar 1956) NOTE: obit published in 1958… assuming date on tombstone to be engraving error or typo; beside Sallie Davidson (17 Apr 1884-8 Mar 1973)] |
| Ramsey | Thomas R. | 14 Mar 1958 | Bland – Thomas Randolph Ramsey, 87, died 14 March 1958 at his home. Survivors include a son, Charley Ramsey of Bland. Services at Shiloh Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Sexton | Flossie | 16 Mar 1958 | Flatridge – Mrs. Flossie Sexton, 69, died 16 March 1958 at the home of a daughter in Marion. Survivors: husband, Ben Sexton; 6 daughters, Mrs. Burl Parks, Mrs. Scott McKinnon, Mrs. Carl Perkins, and Mrs. Hobart Aker of Marion, Miss Juanita Sexton of Flatridge and Mrs. Dewey Phipps of Newport, NC; 2 sons, Dean Sexton of Flatridge and Ralph Sexton of Marion; brother, Marvin McKinnon of Miami, FL; 7 sisters, Mrs. Rose Stemp, Mrs. Charlie Dutton, and Mrs. John Taylor of Sugar Grove, Mrs. June Draper of Fawn Grove, PA, Mrs. Eck Hash of Plyesville, MD, Mrs. Florence Neff of Detroit, MI, and Mrs. Roberta Marshall of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; 8 grandchildren. Services at Honey Grove Methodist Church in Flatridge with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Snavely | A. F. | 16 Mar 1958 | Crockett – Alexander Franklin Snavely, 61, died 16 March 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Lena Baumgardner Snavely; son, Billy Snavely of Crockett; sister, Mrs. Charles Shaffer of Parkton, MD; brother, M. H. Snavely of Crockett; 1 grandson. Services at St. Paul Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Moore | Harvey E. | 27 May 1906 | 17 Mar 1958 | Saltville – Harvey Ennis Moore, 51, died 17 March 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: 5 brothers, W. P. Moore, Robert Moore, Dewey Moore, John Moore and George Moore of Saltville; 3 sisters, Mrs. C. V. Lee of Saltville, Mrs. Will Flannagan and Mrs. R. K. Ryan of Meadowview. Services at Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol II, p. 35: Harvey D. Moore (27 May 1906-17 Mar 1958)] |
| Callahan | Van E. | 17 Mar 1958 | Glade Spring – Van Edward Callahan, 51, died 17 March 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: wife, Ruth Sullivan Callahan; 2 sons, John William Callahan and Joe W. Callahan of Newark, DE; one daughter, Mrs. Gerald Barker of Shadyside, MD; [following survivors listed, but no relationship stated]; Mrs. Bill Thomas of Seven Mile Ford, Mrs. Garnett L. Authenreith of Abingdon, and Mrs. Elizabeth Trent of Damascus; 2 grandchildren. Services at Greenfield Baptist Church with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park in Abingdon. | |
| Hardy | J. H. (Rev.) | 17 Mar 1958 | Meadowview – Rev. J. H. Hardy, 92, died 17 March 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: wife, Beatrice Smith Hardy; 3 daughters, Mrs. Gertrude Young of Chicago, IL, Mrs. Pauline Hicks of Grand Rapids, MI, and Mrs. Lucille Poole of Mt. Alpin, WV; 4 sons, Luther Hardy of Seattle, WA, Lloyd Hardy and John M. Hardy of Beckley, WV, and Charles Hardy of Springfield, OH; 19 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren. Services at Meadowview Methodist Church with burial in Meadowview Cemetery. | |
| Shumate | Lilly I. | 17 Mar 1958 | Konnarock – Mrs. Lilly I. Shumate, 84, died 17 March 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 2 sons, Glenn Shumate and Roy Shumate of Konnarock; 10 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Services at St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Konnarock with burial in Konnarock Cemetery. | |
| Hall | Hobert M. | 19 Mar 1958 | Glade Spring – Hobert M. Hall, 60, died 19 March 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Cora Blevins Hall; 6 sons, Louis Hall, Robert Hall and Roy Hall of Glade Spring, Charley Hall of Madison, IL, and James Hall and Henley Hall of Perryville, MD; 3 daughters, Mrs. George Henderson of Plasterco, Mrs. Rosie Radford of Glade Spring, and Mrs. Minerva Thompson of Perryville; his father, Henley Hall of Troutville; 3 brothers; 4 sisters. Services at the Church of God of Prophecy with burial in Baptist Cemetery. | |
| Mitchell | Thomas H. | 2 Jun 1891 | 20 Mar 1958 | Chatham Hill – Thomas Harrison Mitchell, 66, died 20 March 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Mary Gillespie Mitchell; 2 brothers, W. G. Mitchell and R. J. Mitchell of Chatham Hill. Services at Ridgedale Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 94: Thomas H. Mitchell (2 Jun 1891-20 Mar 1958)] |
| Irvin | James W. | 20 Mar 1958 | Cedar Springs – James Ward Irvin, 75, died 20 March 1958 at his home. Survivors: 6 daughters, Mrs. Frances Ben— [illegible] of Cedar Springs, Mrs. Della Gay Robbins, Mrs. Virginia Vaught, and Mrs. Mae Horne of Sugar Grove, Mrs. Katherine Mize of Penns Grove, NJ, and Mrs. Beulah Burse of Monroe, NJ; 6 sons, Harless Irvin, Fielden Irvin, Campbell Irvin, and Laney Irvin of Cedar Springs, Jake Irvin of Sugar Grove, and Otis Irvin of Roanoke; sister, Mrs. Cora Hall of Wytheville; 2 brothers, Luther Irvin and William L. Irvin of Wytheville; 32 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Services at Blue Springs Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Osborne | John R. | 26 Aug 1891 | 21 Mar 1958 | Odd, WV – Marion native John Robert Osborne died 21 March 1958. Survivors: wife, Alice Meadors Osborne; 4 daughters, Miss Carla Osborne of Odd, WV, Mrs. Willie Duncan and Mrs. William Gadway of Gambrilla, MD, and Mrs. Lou Baki of Alivet, MD; 3 sons, Vowers Osborne with the US Air Force in Richmond, VA, Gilbert Osborne with the US Army, and Ray Osborne of Solomons, MD; 3 sisters, Mrs. H. H. Jennings of Beckley, WV, Mrs. J. F. Tilley and Mrs. John Martin of Marion; 2 brothers, Wiley Osborne of Chilhowie and George Osborne of Edgerton, WY. Services at West View Baptist Church in Odd, WV. [b. 26 Aug 1891, s/o Lowery G. Osborne & Virginia Freeman] |
| Edwards | Ceilie E. | 22 Mar 1958 | Konnarock – Mrs. Ceilie E. Edwards, 70, died 22 March 1958 at the home of a daughter in Konnarock. Survivors: husband, Leonard Edwards; son, Mack Edwards of Fairfax; 4 daughters, Mrs. W. F. Stanberry, Mrs. John Stinger, and Mrs. Carver Weaver of Konnarock, and Mrs. Charles Chambers of Norfolk, VA; 2 brothers, [one listed] J. W. Finley of Konnarock; 4 sisters, Mrs. Jack Miller and Mrs. Hosea Trivett of Konnarock, Mrs. William Sullivan of Winston-Salem, NC, and Mrs. William Hoosier of York Lyn, DE; 18 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. Services at Konnarock Baptist Church with burial in Laura Cemetery. | |
| Laws | Lee J. | 22 Mar 1958 | Marion – Lee James Laws, 72, died 22 March 1958. Survivors: sister, Mrs. Mary Starling of Kalamazoo, MI; brother, William Laws of Marion. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home with burial in Riverside Cemetery. | |
| Taylor | Lilly [HAYNES] | 22 Mar 1958 | Saltville – Mrs. Lilly Haynes Taylor, 78, died 22 March 1958 at her home. Survivors: 3 sons, Lucian Taylor of Gaithersburg, MD, Kyle Taylor and Thomas Taylor of Saltville; 4 daughters, Mrs. J. E. Baker and Miss Virgie Taylor of Saltville, Mrs. Conley Pruitt of Richlands, and Mrs. Ivan Alls of Mt. Carmel, IL; 2 sisters, Mrs. Grant Sprinkle and Mrs. Alex Morgan of Saltville; 14 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Services at the residence with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [W. Lillie Haynes (30 Sep 1879-22 Mar 1958), d/o Francis M. “Frank” Haynes & Mary Jane Allison; m. Rush F. Taylor (28 Dec 1873-22 Feb 1950)] | |
| Hayden | James H. | 23 Mar 1958 | Marion – James Harvey Hayden, 85, died 23 March 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Ruth Carrol Hayden; 2 daughters, Mrs. Fred Osborne of Marion and Mrs. Roy Troxel of Chilhowie; 5 sons, Isaac Hayden of Marion, Henry Hayden of Rising Sun, MD, William Hayden and Harvey Hayden of Saltville, and Walter Hayden of Nottingham, PA; half-brother, George Hayden of Tazewell; half-sister, Mrs. Nellie Shinault of Johnson City, TN; 28 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren. Services at St. James Lutheran Church in Chilhowie with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Blessing | Willie S. (Mrs.) | 24 Mar 1958 | Rural Retreat – Services for Mrs. Willie S. Blessing, 61, were conducted 24 March 1958 at Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat, with burial in Mountain View Cemetery. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Charles M. Hicks of New Boston, MI, and Mrs. Charles P. Wright of Rural Retreat; son, Larry Blessing of Rural Retreat; sister, Mrs. C. J. Martin of Dickerson, MD; 6 grandchildren. | |
| Burgess | Woodrow W. | 24 Mar 1958 | Lake Charles, LA – Woodrow W. Burgess, 48, died 24 March 1958 at his home in Lake Charles. Survivors: wife, Sally Wix Burgess; 3 brothers, Slater Burgess of Lake Charles, Eugene Burgess of Goshen, IN, and Allan Burgess of Saltville; sister, Mrs. Ed Wix of Saltville. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol II, p. 24: Woodrow W. Burgess (1910-1958); beside stone of Sally W. Burgess (1910-1970), w/o Woodrow W. Burgess] | |
| Davis | Nannie M. | 24 Mar 1958 | Marion – Mrs. Nannie Mae Davis, 68, died 24 March 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 4 daughters, Mrs. Clemons Winebarger and Mrs. Quinton Winebarger of Marion, and Mrs. Willie Powers and Mrs. Eugene Blevins of Chilhowie; 5 sons, Walter R. Davis, Earl Davis, and Garland Davis of Marion, Keasel R. Davis of Sugar Grove, and Hurley M. Davis of Gloucester; 3 sisters, Mrs. Virginia Allison of Ocala, FL, Mrs. Floyd Holley of Silver Springs, FL, and Mrs. Lucian Manning of Sarasota, FL; 5 brothers, Gus Martin of Montcalm, WV, Roy Martin of Marion, Frank Martin and Preston Martin of Sugar Grove, and Clarence Martin of Ocala; 27 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services at Grosses Creek Baptist Church with burial in Davis Cemetery. | |
| Arnold | Henry C. | 25 Mar 1958 | Marion – Henry C. Arnold, 87, died 25 March 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivor: sister, Mrs. W. A. Weight of Marion. Services at Centenary Methodist Church with burial in Hutton Cemetery. | |
| Garrett | Cleveland M. | 25 Mar 1958 | Roanoke – Former Saltville resident Cleveland M. Garrett, 52, died 25 March 1958 at his home in Roanoke. Survivors: wife, Laura Woods Garrett; 3 sons, Robert Garrett, Johnny Garrett and Billy Garrett of Roanoke; 2 daughters, Betty Louise Garrett and Mrs. Mary R. Drewery of Roanoke; his mother, Mrs. William F. Garrett of Roanoke; brother, William C. Garrett of Glade Spring. Services at the residence of Howard Woods in Saltville, with burial in Chapman Cemetery. | |
| Jackson | John A. | 25 Mar 1958 | Chilhowie – John Albert Jackson, 87, died 25 March 1958 at the home of a daughter,[illegible] in Chilhowie. Survivors: 5 additional daughters, Miss Lucille Jackson, Mrs. Frank Willirons, Mrs. Emily White, and Mrs. John Deeds of Pulaski, and Mrs. Lelia Summers of Johnson City, TN; 2 sons, Leo Jackson of Dublin, VA, and Hutton Jackson of Palataka, F; sister, Mrs. Susie Hughes of Abingdon; 11 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Services at Chilhowie [illegible] Church with burial in Middle Fork Cemetery. | |
| Wininger | Lilly O. | 25 Mar 1958 | Bristol – Mrs. Lilly Oakley Wininger, 68, died 25 March 1958 at her home. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Homer Cullop of Sugar Grove. Services at the residence with burial in Susong Cemetery. | |
| Hayes | Jennie L. | 26 Mar 1958 | Chilhowie – Mrs. Jennie Lee Hayes, 92, died 26 March 1958 at her home. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Mattie Austin of Chilhowie and Mrs. Acie Griffitts of Columbus, OH; 2 sons, Arthur Hayes of Chilhowie and Emanuel Hayes of Huntington, WV; 22 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; 15 great-great-grandchildren. Services at First Baptist Church with burial in Chilhowie Cemetery. | |
| Blankenship | Martin F. | 27 Mar 1958 | Wytheville – Martin Felix Blankenship, 79, died 27 March 1958 at a Pulaski hospital. Survivors include a son, Theodore Blankenship of Rural Retreat. Services at Porterfield-Minnick Funeral Home with burial in West End Cemetery. | |
| Scott | Robert E. | 27 Mar 1958 | Nebo – Robert E. Scott [no age given] died at a Marion hospital. [No date given – published 27 March 1958]. Survivors: wife, Cora Atwell Scott of Nebo; 7 sons, Lee Scott of Orange, VA, Marvin Scott, Luther Scott and Robert Scott of Rapidan, James Scott of Ashland, Fred Scott of Nebo, and Robert J. Scott of Columbus, OH [as written – Robert listed twice in obit]; daughter, Mrs. Harlow Dillman of Nebo. Services at Zion Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 75: Robert E. Scott (1893-1958); beside Cora Virgie Scott (18 Feb 1901-16 May 1983)] | |
| Quesenbery | Loma [SMITH] | 21 Apr 1903 | 28 Mar 1958 | Marion – Mrs. Loma Smith Quesenbery, 54, died 28 March 1958 at her home. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Martha Morris of Marion; 3 sisters, Mrs. Julia Heath of Roanoke, Miss Frances Smith and Mrs. Maude Quesenbery of Marion; brother, Garland Smith of Bristol; 3 grandchildren. Services at Marion Baptist Church with burial in Round Hill Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol III, p. 160: Loma S. Quesenbery (21 Apr 1903-28 Mar 1958)] |
| Heath | Danny A. | 30 Mar 1958 | Saltville – Danny Allen Heath, infant, died 30 March 1958 at the home of his grandparents in Saltville. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ernest Heath; sister, Debra Fay Heath; brother, Charles Heath Jr.; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Gratt Cahill of Saltville, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert Heath of Marion. Services at the Cahill residence, with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. | |
| Kirk | Alexander M. | 25 Aug 1876 | 1 Apr 1958 | Marion – Alexander M. Kirk, 81, died 1 April 1958. Survivors: wife, Helen Reeves Kirk; 6 daughters, Mrs. R. D. Berry, Miss Leta Kirk, Mrs. Bays M. Todd, and Mrs. Ernest B. Phipps of Independence, Mrs. Paul G. Cox of Galax, and Mrs. Kyle C. Boone of Marion; 5 sons, Beal E. Kirk and A. M. Kirk of Independence, Paul Kirk of East Bend, NC, Cleveland R. Kirk and Dean Kirk of Ceres; 4 sisters, Mrs. May Murphy and Mrs. Eliza Murphy of Galax, Mrs. E. T. Boyer of Colorado, and Mrs. Mack Hampton of Nebraska; 2 brothers, E. F. Kirk of Akron, OH, and Wright Kirk of Oxford, PA; half-brother, Jim B. Kirk of Independence; 2 half-sisters, Mrs. C. H. McKnight and Mrs. James F. Wingate of Independence; 21 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home with burial in Zion Cemetery in Nebo. [Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 72: Alexander M. Kirk (25 Aug 1876-1 Apr 1958); beside Helen Kirk, nee: Reeves (8 May 1894-6 Apr 1989), w/o Alexander M. Kirk] |
| Haga | Ida E. | 1 Apr 1958 | Konnarock – Mrs. Ida Ethel Haga, 74, died 1 April 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, J. F. Haga; 3 sons, Bill Haga of Oceana, WV, Alfred Haga of Marion, and Archie Haga of Pineville, WV; 6 daughters, Mrs. Tom Blevins and Miss Stella Haga of Comers Rock, Mrs. Walter Bare of Avondale, PA, Ms. Bronson Graham of Bristol, TN, Mrs. James Young of Marion, and Mrs. Clarence Brunk of Sabing, WV; 5 sisters, Ms. Laura Hampton, Mrs. Bessie Barker, Mrs. Ennice Davis, and Mrs. Margaret Blevins of Green Cove, and Mrs. Dillie Hash of Falls Church; 34 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Services at the residence in Konnarock with burial in Konnarock Cemetery. | |
| Scott | Carl E. | 31 Dec 1895 | 2 Apr 1958 | Marion – Carl Eugene Scott, 64, died 2 April 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Nora Moxley Scott; 2 sons, Charles S. Scott and Carl E. Scott Jr. of Marion; 2 daughters, Mrs. Robert Medley of Marion and Mrs. Samuel D. Haga of Jonesboro, TN; his mother, Mrs. Clyde B. Scott of Marion; 2 sisters, Ms. Stewart Grubb of Nashville, TN, and Mrs. Walter Dority of Portsmouth; 2 brothers, Charles E. Scott and Garland D. Scott of Marion; 9 grandchildren. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home with burial in Roselawn Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 125: Eugene C. Scott (31 Dec 1895-2 Apr 1958); beside stone of Nora L. Scott, nee: Moxley (13 Dec 1898-24 Jan 1984)] |
| Kell | Charles C. (Mrs.) | 2 Apr 1958 | Marion – Mrs. Charles C. Kell, 66, died 2 April 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: husband; 4 sons, James Kell and Isaac Kell of Marion, Ed Kell of North Holston, and Walter Kell of Haysi; 3 daughters, Mrs. Tony Smith of Marion, Mrs. Henry Neal of Saltville, and Mrs. Albert Hunter of Sterling, IN; brother, Walter Grose of Marion; 6 sisters, Mrs Ed Terry, Mrs. Cannie Grose, Mrs. John Call, and Mrs. Tom Thomas of Marion, Mrs. Luther Terry of Bristol, and Mrs. Alex Richardson of Robinson, IL; 13 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Services at Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Ward | Billy H., Jr. | 2 Apr 1958 | Marion – Billy H. Ward, Jr., infant, died 2 April 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Billy H. Ward of Marion; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Ward of Marion and Mr. and Mrs. Leonard Lilly of Lillybrook, WV. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home with burial in Ebenezer Cemetery. | |
| Cline | Dollie W. | 3 Apr 1958 | Independence – Mrs. Dollie Ware Cline, 46, died 3 April 1958 at her home. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Stella Seabolt of Atkins. Services at Springfield Church with burial in Pilgrims Rest Cemetery. | |
| McMillan | Wayne V. | 3 Apr 1958 | Las Vegas, NV – Wayne V. McMillan, 68, died 3 April 1958 in Las Vegas. Local survivors include 2 brothers, D. F. McMillan of Mouth of Wilson, and L. H. McMillan of Marion. Services and burial in Las Vegas. | |
| Lanter | Pearlie M. | 5 Apr 1958 | Fries – Mrs. Pearlie Mae Lanter, 72, died 5 April 1958 at her home. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Hazel Parks of Camp. Services at Mt. Olivet Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Goodman | Charles H. | 6 Apr 1958 | Chilhowie – Charles H. Goodman, 77, died 6 April 1958. Survivors: wife; son, Glenn Goodman of Marion; 2 daughters, Mrs. Cammie Blevins of Chilhowie and Mrs. Theodore Lilly of Beckley, WV; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Services at Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Richardson | April Candace | 24 Mar 1958 | 7 Apr 1958 | Marion – April Candace Richardson, infant, died 7 April 1958. Survivors: her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Edward Richardson of Marion; sister, Rebecca Ann Richardson of Marion; 2 brothers, Charles Allen Richardson and Douglas Arthur Richardson of Marion; grandmother, Mrs. Ethel Asbury of Marion. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home with burial in Round Hill Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol III, p. 119: April Candace Richardson (24 Mar 1958-7 Apr 1958)] |
| Dunford | Isaac M. | 8 Apr 1958 | Marion – Isaac M. Dunford, 78, died 8 April 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: sister, Mrs. Frances C. Jones of Marion; 2 nephews, James C. Jones of Nottingham, PA, and Robert P. Jones of Groseclose; 3 nieces, Mrs. Katherine Cummings of Rising Sun, MD, Mary Gold Jones of Bristol, TN, and Mrs. Minnie Henderson of IL. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home with burial in Round Hill Cemetery. | |
| Painter | Frederick | 8 Apr 1958 | Lexington, KY – Former Marion resident Frederick Painter, 57, died 8 April 1958 at his home in Lexington. Survivors: wife; 2 sons, Billy Painter of Lexington and Fred Painter of Pittsburgh, PA; his mother, Mrs. Mary M. Painter of Norton, VA; sister, Mrs. E. H. Robinson of Norton; brother, V. M. Painter of St. Albans, WV. Services and burial will be in Huntington, WV. | |
| Blevins | William L. | 9 Apr 1958 | Sugar Grove – William L. Blevins, 88, died 9 April 1958. Survivors: wife, Millie Poe Blevins; 8 sons, Robert Blevins of Chicago, James Blevins of Portland, OR, Tommy Blevins of Flint, MI, Carl Blevins of Sugar Grove, Charles Blevins and Roscoe Blevins of Konnarock, Connard Blevins and Vern Blevins of War, WV; 8 daughters, Mrs. Ruth Claxon of Akron, OH, Mrs. Ruth Davis of Wytheville, Mrs. Sadie Williams of Jacksonville, NC, Mrs. Ora Lee Hash and Mrs. Gay Spencer of Sugar Grove, Mrs. Lucille Taylor of Sparrows Point, MD, Mrs. Edith Byrd of Charlotte, NC, and Mrs. Hattie Denny of Detroit, MI; 2 sisters, Mrs. Dora Davis of PA, and Mrs. Nan Davis of WV; 45 grandchildren. Services at Grosses Creek Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Harris | Mack B. | 9 Apr 1958 | Marion – Mack B. Harris, infant, died 9 April 1958 at a Bluefield, WV, hospital. Survivors: his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Earl Harris of Marion; sister, Louise Harris of Marion; grandmother, Mrs. Myrtle Harris of Chatham Hill. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home with burial in Ridgedale Cemetery. | |
| Inscore | Emma | 9 Apr 1958 | Saltville – Emma Inscore, 75, died 9 April 1958 at her home. Survivors: son, Ed Inscore of Saltville; 2 daughters, Mrs. Bill Smith of Saltville and Mrs. James Estep of Powhatan, WV; 2 step-sons, T. F. Inscore of Keystone, WV and C. H. Inscore of Quarryville, PA; 3 step-daughters, Mrs. H. G. Rector of Glade Spring, Mrs. Martin Hannick of Quarryville, and Mrs. Ed Roten of Oxford, PA; brother, R. B. Inscore of Hansonville; several grandchildren. Services at First Christian Church in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol II, p. 47: Emma G. Inscore (1883-1958)] | |
| Morris | Della Ruth | 10 Apr 1958 | Marion – Della Ruth Morris, infant, died 10 April 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Morris of Marion; 4 sisters, Edna Morris, Mary Etta Morris, Brenda Carol Morris and Linda Carol Morris of Marion; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. George Burchett and Mrs. Mary M. Morris of Marion. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home with burial in Round Hill Cemetery. | |
| Owens | Dossie | 10 Apr 1958 | Fries – Mrs. Dossie Owens, 82, died 10 April 1958 at the home of her grandson, Clifton Edwards. Survivors include her husband, Clarence Owens; sister, Mevia Sexton of Elk Creek; 3 brothers, Young Edwards and George Edwards of Sparta, NC, and Isom Edwards of Elkton, NC; 9 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Services at North Fries Tabernacle with burial in Salem Cemetery. | |
| Parsons | Roscoe L. | 12 Apr 1958 | Trout Dale – Roscoe L. Parsons, 45, died 12 April 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Sallie Parsons; 2 sons, Bobby Parsons of Aberdeen, MD, and Aubrey Parsons of Trout Dale; parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Parsons of Trout Dale; 6 sisters, Mrs. Claude Wells of Charleston, WV, Mrs. Glenn Reedy of Sugar Grove, Mrs. Cameron Wolfe of Marion, Mrs. Marshall Fisher of Pearisburg, Mrs. Edward Ashlin of Salem, and Mrs. Charles Wilson of Aberdeen, MD; brother, Cebert Parsons of Washington, DC. Services at Trout Dale Baptist Church with burial in Fairview. | |
| Delp | Lucy V. | 13 Apr 1958 | Abingdon – Mrs. Lucy Virginia Delp [no age given] died 13 April 1958. Survivors: husband, R. C. Delp; 3 sons, Robert Delp of Meadowview, and William C. Delp and John H. Delp of Abingdon; 3 daughters, Miss Lora Mae Delp of Baltimore, MD, Mrs. Martha Caraway of Dandemer, NC, and Mrs. Gladys Hayter of Abingdon; her mother, Mrs. G. W. Herald of Glade Spring; 2 brothers, Harvey Herald of Akron, OH, and Clint Herald of Glade Spring; 4 sisters, Mrs. Ella Ratcliff of Chilhowie, Mrs. Daisy Patrick and Mrs. Ora Wallace of Clinchburg, and Mrs. Grace Lester of Glade Spring; 7 grandchildren. Services at Mountain View Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Thomas | Graham | 13 Apr 1958 | Meadowview – Graham W. Thomas, 45, died 13 April 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jual Miller Thomas; daughter, Miss Bertha Thomas of Meadowview; 3 sons, Kenny Thomas, Jackie Thomas and Billy Thomas of Meadowview; brother, Carson Thomas of Glade Spring; 1 grandchild. Services at Campbell Funeral Home and Pleasant View Church in Widener’s Valley, with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Martin | Leroy | 23 Oct 1895 | 14 Apr 1958 | Marion – Leroy Martin, 62, died 14 April 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Rose Teaters Martin; 2 daughters, Mrs. James J. Young and Mrs. Earl C. Fields of Marion; 4 brothers, Preston Martin and Frank Martin of Sugar Grove, Gush Martin of Montcalm, WV, and Clarence Martin of Apopka, FL; 3 sisters, Mrs. Floyd Holley of Silver Springs, FL, Mrs. George Allison and Mrs. Lucian Manning of Ocala, FL; 4 grandchildren. Services at Grosses Creek Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol II, p. 118: LeRoy Martin, VA, PVT Co K 167 Inf WWI PH; (23 Oct 1895-14 Apr 1958)] |
| Aker | Prince C. | 14 Apr 1958 | Marion – Prince C. Aker, 66, died 14 April 1958. Survivors: wife; 3 daughters, Mrs. Jean Raney of Bristol, TN, Mrs. Ershel Bostic of Abingdon, and Mrs. Howard Farrington of Marion; brother, Will Aker of Wytheville; sister, Mrs. Clyde Shuler of Pocahontas, VA; 7 grandchildren. Services at Park Presbyterian Chapel in Marion with burial in Roselawn Cemetery. [Sturgills Vol IV, p. 150: Printers C. Aker, VA PFC Co K 317 Inf WWI; (16 Jul 1980 (sic)-14 Apr 1958)] | |
| Ganaway | Brainard U. | 14 Apr 1958 | Chilhowie – Brainard Union Ganaway, 57, died 14 April 1958 at his home. Survivors: 3 brothers, Theodore Ganaway, Tyrus Ganaway an Hayder Ganaway of Chilhowie. Services at Chilhowie Methodist Church with burial in Chilhowie Cemetery. | |
| Inscore | Mary O. | 14 Apr 1958 | Marion – Mrs. Mary Owens Inscore, 42, died 14 April 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, George Inscore; son, Michael Inscore of Marion; 4 daughters, Mrs. Ruth Halsey of Street, MD, and the Misses Sandra Inscore, Ann Inscore, and Brenda Inscore of Marion; her father, J. W. Owens of Glade Spring; sister, Mrs. Lillian Stanley of Chilhowie; 8 brothers; Baxter D. Owens of Street, MD, Elmer D. Owens, Howard J. Owens, and Jim W. Owens of Chilhowie, Conley S. Owens, Roy A. Owens, and Everett B. Owens of Glade Spring, and Clayton C. Owens of Shrewsbury, PA. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home in Marion with burial in Mt. Olive Cemetery in Friendship. | |
| Smith | Virginia D. | 14 Apr 1958 | Saltville – Mrs. Virginia D. Smith, 87, died 14 April 1958 at her home. Survivors: 4 daughters, Mrs. Rena Lowery, Mrs. K. B. Brinkley, Mrs. Dave Collins, and Mrs. Wes Helton of Saltville; 3 sons, J. W. Smith, Walter Smith and Charles Smith of Saltville; sister, Mrs. Ellen Jackson of Saltville; 29 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren. Services at First Christian Church in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [widow of Thomas D. Smith] | |
| Ellison | Newton B. | 16 Apr 1958 | Smyth County Native Newton B. Ellison, 51, died 16 April 1958. Survivors: 2 brothers, C. W. Ellison of Hardin Valley, TN, and Mack Ellison of Indianapolis, IN. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with burial in Fall Hill Cemetery. | |
| Keen | Albert | 16 Jul 1889 | 17 Apr 1958 | Saltville – Albert Keen, 68, died 17 April 1958 in Chilhowie. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Ted Doane of Gaithersburg, MD and Mrs. Hubert Smith of Saltville; son, Dale Keen of Chilhowie; 2 step-sons, John Breedlove and Charley Breedlove of Saltville; step-daughter, Mrs. Will Keesee of Saltville; brother, Jasper Keen of Saltville; sister, Mrs. George Tuggle of Saltville; 9 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. Services at Mt. Pleasant Church with burial in the church cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 48: Albert Keen (16 Jul 1889-17 Apr 1958)] |
| Hunt | George W. | 18 Apr 1958 | Saltville – George W. Hunt, 67, died 18 April 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: wife, Lo–e [blurred] Carpenter Hunt; son, Ralph Hunt; 2 brothers, Martin Hunt of Saltville and John Hunt of Columbus, OH; 2 sisters, Mrs. Curtis Widener of Marion and Mrs. Lem Tuggle of Glade Spring; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services at Main Street Christian Church in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol II, p. 32: George W. Hunt (1891-1958); beside Lonie Hunt (1898-1974), w/o George W. Hunt] | |
| Shupe | Dora R. | 14 Oct 1896 | 19 Apr 1958 | Sugar Grove – Mrs. Dora Richardson Shupe, 61, died 19 April 1958 at a Richmond hospital. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Ethel Anderson of Richmond and Mrs. Irma Adams of Marion; 4 sons, Grover Shupe, Joe Shupe, Russell Shupe and Colonel Shupe of Sugar Grove; 7 sisters, Mrs. Ed Anderson and Mrs. William Woody of Marion, Mrs. W. W. Marshall and Mrs. Charles A. Dutton of Sugar Grove, Mrs. Callie Hutton of Richmond, Mrs. Herbert Dotson of Clinchco, and Mrs. Joe Parks of Northeast, MD; 3 brothers, Walter Richardson of Salem, Roy Richardson of Bristol, and John Richardson of Rockville, MD; 9 grandchildren. Services at Sugar Grove Baptist Church with burial in Hutton Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol II, p. 131: Dora B. Shupe, nee: Richardson (14 Oct 1896-19 Apr 1958)] |
| Ramey | James (Mrs.) | 19 Apr 1958 | Chilhowie – Mrs. James Ramey, 44, died 19 April 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: husband; son, Harliss Ramey; parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. L. Sluss of Dungannon, VA; brother, Paul Sluss of Dungannon; sister, Mrs. Lonnie Osborne of Big Stone Gap. Services at Castle Chapel in Clinch, with burial in Coy Cemetery. | |
| Fann | Martha J. | 20 Apr 1958 | Marion – Mrs. Martha J. Fann, 72, died 20 April 1958 at her home. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Muncy Gore of Kirkwood, PA; 3 sons, Lincoln Jennings of Ada, OK, Robert Jennings of Marion, and Guy Gray of Chuckey, TN; 25 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Services at Parkers Chapel with burial in McClure Cemetery. | |
| Catron | Jake J. | 25 Jul 1902 | 21 Apr 1958 | Marion – Jake J. Catron, 55, died 21 April 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Virginia D. Catron; 2 daughters, Mrs. Samuel R. Ebert and Miss Shirley Catron of Marion; 2 sisters, Mrs. John Bane Jr. of Silver Spring, MD, and Mrs. Luther Clark of Atkins; 3 brothers, Harry Catron of Wagener, SC, Paul Catron of Takoma Park, MD, and Gene Catron of Marion. Services at Grace Methodist Church with burial in Roselawn Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 129: Jacob J. Catron (25 Jul 1902-21 Apr 1958)] |
| Earnest | Annie [HEFFINGER] | 21 Apr 1958 | Bluff City, TN – Mrs. Annie Heffinger Earnest, 91, died 21 April 1958 at her home. Survivors: 4 sons, G. P. Earnest of Pembroke, VA, Jim Earnest of Chilhowie, D. P. Earnest of Tazewell, and Denton Earnest of Logan, WV; 3 daughters, Mr. G. W. Waters of Bluefield, Mrs. Lucy Craig of Troutville, and Mrs. Ella Greaver of Baltimore, MD; 3 sisters, Miss Rosa Heffinger, Mrs. Rita Taylor and Mrs. Josie Comer of Anawalt, WV; brother, Emory Heffinger of Anawalt. Services at Laurel Springs Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Davis | William C. | 22 Apr 1958 | Marion – William C. Davis, 82, died 22 April 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Eula Tucker Davis; 3 sons, Roy N. Davis and Billy R. Davis of Marion, and George E. Davis of Chicago, IL; daughter, Mrs Emma D. Richardson of Marion; brother, Charles W. Davis of Glade Spring; sister, Mrs. Matilda Osborne of Huske, NC; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Services at Mt. View Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Call | Pearl D. | 17 Jul 1903 | 25 Apr 1958 | Saltville – Mrs. Pearl D. Call, 54, died 25 April 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, Henry Call; daughter, Virginia Call; foster daughter, Bessie Call of Saltville; 4 brothers, Witt Doane, John Doane and Ramsey Doane of Saltville, and Tom Doane of Washington, DC; 2 sisters, Mrs. Lula Burgess of Rockville, MD, and Mrs. Betty Hogston of Baltimore, MD. Services at Mt. Pleasant Church with burial in the church cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 52: Pearl Call, nee: Doane (17 Jul 1903-25 Apr 1958), w/o James Henry Call (28 Aug 1903-22 Nov 1984)] |
| Webb | Mark | 4 Feb 1878 | 25 Apr 1958 | Chatham Hill – Mark Webb, 80, died 25 April 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Scottie Buchanan Webb; 5 daughters, Mrs. J. E. Norman of Troutville, Mrs. R. F. Thomason of Bristol, TN, and the Misses Ruth Webb, Arlene Webb and Willie Webb of Cincinnati, OH; 6 sons, John Webb of Rockville, MD, James Webb of Miami, FL, Neal Webb of Norfolk, Marion Webb, Joe Webb, and Stanley Webb of Chatham Hill; brother, C. N. Webb of Chatham Hill; 9 grandchildren. Services at Ridgedale Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 94: Mark Webb (4 Feb 1878-25 Apr 1958); beside Scottie M. Webb (31 May 1898-10 Sep 1969)] |
| Hilton | James S. | 25 Apr 1958 | Rural Retreat – James Severs Hilton, 46, died 25 April 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Verna McMillan Hilton; 2 daughters, Miss Joan Hilton of Washington, DC, and Miss Linda Fay Hilton of Rural Retreat; son, Adrian Hilton of Rural Retreat; his mother, Mrs. J. W. Hilton of Rural Retreat; 4 sisters, Mrs. M. B. Vaught of Rural Retreat, Mrs. R. E. Phillippi of Wytheville, Mrs. Bernard Fitzmaurice and Mrs. B. L. Wald of Roanoke; 3 brothers, J. R. Hilton and C. A. Hilton of Rural Retreat, and R. E. Hilton of Salem. Services at Rural Retreat Methodist Church with burial in Mountain View Cemetery. | |
| Fields | Linda | 26 Apr 1958 | Marion – Linda Earlene Fields, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earl C. Fields, died 26 April 1958 at a Marion hospital. Additional survivors: sister, Rosa Darlene Fields of Marion; grandparents, Mrs. Leroy Martin of Marion and Mr. and Mrs. Clint Fields of Groseclose. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home with burial in Grosses Creek Cemetery. | |
| Heffinger | Ida Mae | 26 Apr 1958 | Marion – Mrs. Ida Mae Heffinger, 77, died 26 April 1958 at her home. Survivors: 6 daughters, Mrs. Prosser Glass of New Jersey, Mrs. Roby McVey of Roanoke, and Mrs. Paul Hopkins, Mrs. Sherrell Alley, Mrs. Earnest Perkins, and Mrs. James Leonard of Marion; 2 sons, Tom Heffinger and John Heffinger of Marion; 5 sisters, Mrs. Wiley Osborne, Mrs. Clayburn Freeman, Mrs. Lizzie Tuell, and the Misses Kate Fisher and Eleanor Fisher of Chilhowie; 35 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. Services at Laurel Springs Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Young | Mittie | 26 Apr 1958 | Wilmington, DE – Former Sugar Grove resident Mrs. Mittie Rebecca Young, 75, died 26 April 1958 at a Wilmington hospital. Survivors: 3 daughters, Mrs. Harvie Phipps of Sugar Grove, Mrs. Clifford Harrington of Elkton, MD, and Mrs. O. F. Ross of Rural Retreat; 5 sons, Con Young of Bassett, and Carter Young, Edward Young, Bayne Young and Ralph Young of Newark, DE; sister, Mrs. Laura Barker of Belligham, WA; 3 half-sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Huddler of Pennsylvania, Mrs. Texas Cornett of Independence, and Mrs. Hallie Hart of Virginia; half-brother, Claude Grubb of Northeast, MD; 19 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Services at Liberty Hill Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Burgess | Debra Jean | 27 Apr 1958 | Ft. Bragg, NC – Debra Jean Burgess, age 9 months, died 27 April 1958 at a Fort Bragg hospital. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Burgess of Ft. Bragg; grandparents, Mrs. Pearl Royser and Woodrow Lawrence, and Mr. and Mrs. Gilmore Burgess of Rockville, MD; great-grandmother, Mrs. Lula Burgess of Saltville. Services at Mt. Pleasant Church in New Quarry with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Groseclose | Ann G. | 27 Apr 1958 | Wytheville – Mrs. Ann G. Groseclose, 55, died 27 April 1958 at her home. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Ollie Wohlford of Rural Retreat. Services at Sharon Baptist Church in Cedar Springs with burial in Zion Cemetery. | |
| Galyon | Gertrude L. | 29 Apr 1958 | Abingdon – Mrs. Gertrude L. Galyon, 79, died 29 April 1958 at the Katie J. Lockett Home in Bristol, TN. Local survivors include a sister, Mrs. W. L. Thompson of Marion. Services at Campbell Funeral Home in Abingdon with burial in Sinking Spring Cemetery. | |
| Hale | Ida | 29 Apr 1958 | Rural Retreat – Mrs. Ida Anderson Hale, 78, died 29 April 1958 at her home. Survivor: sister, Mrs. Sally Hale of West Virginia. Services at Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat with burial in Mountain View Cemetery. | |
| Stamper | Carlyn | 29 Apr 1958 | Crockett – Mrs. Carlyn Shaeffer Stamper, 42, died 29 April 1958 at a Pulaski hospital. Her newborn infant son died 29 April 1958 at a Wytheville hospital. Mrs. Stamper’s survivors are: husband, Paul Stamper; 2 daughters, Shirley Stamper and Katherine Stamper of Crockett. Combined services at Zion Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Talbert | David L. | 29 Apr 1958 | Saltville – David L. Talbert, 68, died 29 April 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: wife, Mary Chapman Talbert; 3 daughters, Mrs. George S. Haynes and Miss Ruby Talbert of Saltville, and Mrs. Sanders H. Jones of Oak Ridge, TN; brother, Robert L. Talbert of Saltville; 3 sisters, Mrs. Charley Taylor of Marion, Mrs. Worley Allison and Mrs. W. M. Surber of Saltville; 6 grandchildren. Services at Mt. Pleasant Church in New Quarry with burial in the church cemetery. [s/o Thomas Thompson Talbert & Eura Catherine Elliott] | |
| Morgan | John W. | 16 Jan 1907 | 30 Apr 1958 | Saltville – John W. Morgan, 51, died 30 April 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Grace Allison Morgan; 4 sons, John W. Morgan Jr. of Charlotte, NC, Boyd Morgan with the US Air Force in Sherman, TX, Braxton Morgan at VPI in Blacksburg, and Robert Morgan of Saltville; daughter, Joanne Morgan of Saltville; 5 brothers, James Morgan of England, Thomas Morgan of Gary, WV, Sidney Morgan of Charlotte, NC, Emmitt Morgan of Japan, and Ray Morgan of Tampa, FL; 2 sisters, Mrs. Homer Vance of Tampa and Mrs. John Anderson of Oak Ridge, TN; 3 grandchildren. Services at Madam Russell Memorial Methodist Church with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [John W. Morgan (16 Jan 1907-30 Apr 1958); m. Gracie Allison (3 Jun 1908-24 Nov 1988); d/o Samuel Allison & Elizabeth Burke] |
| Franklin | James E., Jr. | 22 Apr 1913 | 30 Apr 1958 | Saltville – James E. Franklin Jr., 56, died 30 April 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: wife, Pauline Keesee Franklin; son, Thomas Franklin of Japan; 4 daughters, Mrs. Barbara Richey of Washington, DC, and Mildred Franklin, Edwina Franklin and Jean Franklin of Saltville; his parents, Rev. and Mrs. James E. Franklin of Saltville. Services at First Christian Church in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [s/o James E. Franklin, above. Sturgills, Vol II, p. 22: James Edwin Franklin Jr. (22 Apr 1913-30 Apr 1958)] |
| Goff | Susie [JACKSON] | 1 May 1958 | Kirby, OH – Former Washington County resident Mrs. Susie Jackson Goff, 75, died 1 May 1958 at her home in Kirby, OH. Survivors: foster daughter, Mrs. Hazel Biancha of Kirby; 3 brothers, Swanson Jackson of Plasterco, Ellis Jackson of Meadowview, and Bryant Jackson of Saltville. Services at Tumbling Creek Church with burial in the family cemetery. [Susan A. “Susie” Jackson (Feb 1883-1 May 1958), d/o Aaron Wells Jackson & Sarah E. “Sallie” Poston; m. 4 May 1904, WCV, Samuel A. Goff, s/o Lafayette M. Goff & Permelia “Millie” Moore] | |
| Huffman | James H. | 2 May 1958 | Glade Spring – James Henry Huffman, 80, died 2 May 1958 at his home. Survivors: son, Ben Worley of Springfield, OH; 2 sisters, Mrs. Nannie Blevins and Mrs. Laura Lethco of Glade Spring; brother, Tom Huffman of Glade Spring. Services at Fairview Baptist Church with burial in Seals-Brown Cemetery. | |
| Rudolph | Ralph J. | 2 May 1958 | Independence – Ralph J. Rudolph, 60, died 2 May 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Kathryn Rudolph; daughter, Miss Barbara Rudolph of Independence; 3 sons, R. J. Rudolph Jr. and Jack Rudolph of Independence, and Charles Rudolph of Richmond; 2 sisters, Mrs. C. F. Reynolds of Richmond and Mrs. Robert L. Cary of LaPlata, MD. Services at Independence Methodist Church with burial in Independence Cemetery. | |
| Snodgrass | Charles B. | 3 May 1958 | Chilhowie – Charles Brown Snodgrass, 51, died 3 May 1958 at a Chilhowie hospital. Survivors: wife, Eloise Craig Snodgrass; his father, R. H. Snodgrass of Glade Spring; 2 brothers, Robert H. .Snodgrass Jr. of Glade Spring and Dr. Harold W. Snodgrass of Miami, FL. Services at Rock Spring Presbyterian Church with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park in Abingdon. [principal of Liberty Hall School near Chilhowie] | |
| Frye | Charles L. | 4 May 1958 | Saltville – Charles L. Frye, 63, died 4 May 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife; daughter, Mrs. John Stuart of Saltville; 2 brothers, Tommy Frye and Johnny Frye of Saltville; sister, Mrs. Claude Jackson of Saltville. Services at the residence with burial in the family cemetery. | |
| Catron | Vera [CORNETT] | 3 Jun 1897 | 5 May 1958 | Marion – Mrs. Vera Cornett Catron, 60, died 5 May 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: husband, Charles Catron; 5 daughters, Mrs. Frances Funk and Mrs. Pauline Bush of Marion, Mrs. Virginia Mason of Chilhowie, Mrs. Imogene Duncan of Roanoke and Mrs. Reba Bridges of Atkins; 2 sons, James F. Catron and Charles Clarence Catron Jr. of Marion; 4 sisters, Mrs. R. G. Hale, Mrs. Carl M. Williams and Mrs. W. L. Sutherland of Comers Rock, and Mrs. W. R. Ward of Elk Creek; 4 brothers, Everett Cornett, Ellis Cornett and Ed Cornett of Comers Rock, and Earl Cornett of Barberton, OH; 15 grandchildren. Services at Seaver Funeral Home in Marion with burial in Roselawn Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 129: Verna C. Catron [NEE: Cornette] (3 Jun 1897-5 May 1958); beside tombstone of Charles Clarence Catron (15 Jan 1899-18 Sep 1970)] |
| Gordon | Willie W. (Mrs.) | 5 May 1958 | Hot Springs – Mrs. Willie W. Gordon, 60, died 5 May 1958 at her home. Local survivors include a sister, Mrs. Annie Hodge of Saltville. Services at Pearisburg Baptist Church with burial in East Hill Cemetery. | |
| Penland | Ernest | 5 May 1958 | Broadford – Ernest Penland, 19, died 5 May 1958 in an auto accident on the Abingdon-Bristol Highway. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Edgar F. Penland of Broadford; 3 sisters, Janet Penland, Gayle Penland and Wanda Penland of Broadford; 2 brothers, Melvin Penland and William Penland of Broadford; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. A. E. Penland of Tannersville. Services at Crabtree Chapel with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Shelton | Valeria K. | 5 May 1958 | Roanoke, VA – Mrs. Valeria (Belle) Kasey Shelton died 5 May 1958 at a Roanoke hospital. Survivors: husband, former Marion resident Oscar Shelton, of Roanoke; a son; a daughter; a brother; 4 grandchildren. Services at Lotz Chapel in Roanoke with burial in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. | |
| Ratcliffe | Archie B. | 6 May 1958 | Chilhowie – Archie Basil Ratcliffe, 63, died 6 May 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: wife, Gladys Moore Ratcliffe; daughter, Mrs. Pansy Rollins of Chilhowie; son, Charles B. Ratcliffe of Norfolk; sister, Mrs. C. T. Vaught of West Jefferson, NC; brother, Elmer C. Ratcliffe of Roanoke; 7 grandchildren. Services at Chilhowie Methodist Church with burial in St. James Cemetery. | |
| Keys | Lewis G. | 6 Oct 1915 | 8 May 1958 | Sugar Grove – Lewis Gilbert Keys, 42, died 8 May 1958 at a Charlottesville, VA, hospital. Survivors: wife, Margaret Simmons Keys; 2 daughters, Miss Margie Keys and Miss Jo Ann Keys of Sugar Grove; son, Wayne Keys of Sugar Grove; his father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Keys of Sugar Grove; 2 sisters, Mrs. Zola Minton of Norfolk and Mrs. Hildred Imes of Toledo, OH; 3 brothers, Harry Keys, Ellis Keys and Cecil Keys of Baltimore, MD; half-brother, J. B. Keys of Sugar Grove; 3 half-sisters, the Misses Lena Keys and Mildred Keys and Mrs. Thelma Keys of Sugar Grove. Services at Sugar Grove Baptist Church with burial in Slemp Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol III, p. 196: Lewis Gilbert Keys (6 Oct 1915-8 May 1958)] |
| Hall | Alex | 8 May 1958 | Independence – Alex Hall, 80, died 8 May 1958 at his home. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Cling Figgat of Independence and Mrs. Versa Boyer of Akron, OH; 3 sisters, Mrs. Mattie Sexton of Church Hill, TN, Mrs. Daisy Walker and Mrs. Charlotte Walker of Iowa; brother, Walter Hall of Fries; 1 grandchild. Services at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Blevins | Thomas | 9 May 1958 | Saltville – Thomas Blevins, 94, died 9 May 1958 at a Dublin, VA, nursing home. Survivors: son, Sam Blevins of North Holston; daughter, Mrs. Sarah Jones of Callaway, NE; 25 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. | |
| Johnson | Ethel R. | 9 May 1958 | Meadowview – Mrs. Ethel R. Johnson, 66, died 9 May 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: husband, Marvin Johnson; daughter, Mrs. Harvey B. Williams of Alexandria; her mother, Mrs. Bradley S. Rector of Meadowview; sister, Mrs. Floyd Duncan of Meadowview; 6 brothers, W. E. Rector, Carl L. Rector, and Harvey M. Rector of Meadowview, J. Floyd Rector of Chilhowie, Frank B. Rector of Glade Spring, and James W. Rector of Kimball, WV. Services at Meadowview Methodist Church with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park in Abingdon. | |
| Ross | Lula H. | 9 May 1958 | Marion – Mrs. Lula H. Ross, 7, died 9 May 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: son, Cosby F. Ross of Ft. Eustis; 2 step-sons, Edward Ross and Merle Ross of Richmond, IN; step-daughter, Miss Bertha Ross of Eaton, OH. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home with burial in the family cemetery. | |
| Gross | Hannah | 11 May 1958 | Marion – Mrs. Hannah Ann Gross, 71, died 11 May 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 3 daughters, Mrs. Pearl Maynard of Helen, WV, Mrs. Bessie Winston of Corrine, WV, and Mrs. Helen Baley of Whitesville, WV; 4 sons, Robert Gross, Gilbert Gross, James Gross and William Gross of Marion; 3 sisters, Mrs Maggie West, Mrs. Bell Murray and Mrs. Lillie Gross of Marion; 24 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services at Zion Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| McVey | Infant | 11 May 1958 | Meadowview – The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James C. McVey of Meadowview died 11 May 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Additional survivors: grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bradley McVey of Meadowview and Mr. and Mrs. Harmon Wolfe of Glade Spring. Graveside services at Knollkreg Memorial Park in Abingdon. | |
| Lamie | W. S. | 17 Jul 1882 | 12 May 1958 | Saltville – W. S. Lamie, 75, died 12 May 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Dasie Farris Lamie; 3 daughters, Mrs. Steve Gathright of Richmond, Mrs. Joe Slagle of Roanoke, and Mrs. Mary Talbert of Saltville; 4 sons, Robert Lamie with the US Armed Services in France, James Lamie of Roanoke, Amos Lamie and Gip Lamie of Saltville; brother, Al Lamie of Saltville 2 sisters, Mrs. Willie Gillespie of Chatham Hill and Mrs. Gertrude Hubble of Groseclose; 16 grandchildren. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol II, p. 84: William S. Lamie (17 Jul 1882-12 May 1958); beside Daisey Lamie (17 Nov 1881-29 Dec 1959), w/o William S. Lamie] |
| Keyes | Bessie T. | 23 Aug 1890 | 12 May 1958 | Sugar Grove – Mrs. Bessie Testerman Keyes, 68, died 12 May 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, John F. Keyes; 6 daughters, Mrs. Thelma Linkous of Sugar Grove, Mrs. Richard Leonard, Mrs. John Sayers and Mrs. Sidney Vernon of Marion, Mrs. Joe Sayers of Bluefield, WV, and Mrs. Burl Seymour of Norfolk; 5 sons, William R. Keyes and Donald F. Keyes of Norfolk, Garnett Keyes of Freeman, WV, Ernest B. Keyes of Sugar Grove, and Joe G. Keyes of Marion; 2 brothers, Gordon Testerman of Welch, WV, and Felix Testerman of Bel Air MD; 34 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Services at Sugar Grove Baptist Church with burial in Slemp Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol III, p. 187: Bessie T. Keyes (23 Aug 1890-12 May 1958); beside John F. Keyes (24 Jul 1888-25 Nov 1973)] |
| Murray | Cora K. | 12 May 1958 | Abingdon – Mrs. Cora Kade Murray, 69, died 12 May 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Louella Sipes of Marion. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Abingdon with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park. | |
| Plummer | Charlie W. | 12 May 1958 | Volney – Charlie W. Plummer, 71, died 12 May 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Essie Plummer; 4 daughters, Mrs. N. Rutherford of Volney, Mrs. Shirley Speeks, Mrs. Dare Daniel and Mrs. Jo Ann Koury of Richmond; 3 sons, Paul Plummer of Chicago, IL, Bobby Plummer with the US Army, an George Plummer of Volney; 6 sisters, Mrs. Ida Sturgill of Lansing, NC, Mrs. Laura Pugh of Marion, Mrs. Mattie Hash of Kannapolis, NC, Mrs. Zella Waddell and Mrs. Wave Rutherford of Salem, Mrs. Trixie Grubb of Grant; brother, Walter Plummer of Volney; 9 grandchildren. Services at Corinth Baptist Church in Rugby with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Snider | A. P. (Mrs.) | 13 May 1958 | Marion – Mrs. A. P. Snider, 82, died 13 May 1958 at the home of a daughter in Marion. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Edgar T. Ferrell Jr. of Marion; son, Alvin Snider of Roanoke; 4 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Services at Ebenezer Lutheran Church with burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. [widow of A. Porter Snider. Sturgills, Vol I, p. 101: Lena Snider, nee: Fisher (1875-1958); beside Andrew Porter Snider (1879-1944)] | |
| Call | Ollie | 15 May 1958 | Saltville – Mrs. Ollie Oakes Call, 76, died 15 May 1958 at a Saltville hospital. survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Abram Clark of Chilhowie and Mrs. Thomas H. [Annie Mae] DeBord of Quarry; 5 sons, Henry Call and George Call of Saltville, Tom Call of Blountville, TN, Ray Call and Woodrow Call of Marion; sister, Mrs. Minnie Crabtree of Plainview, NE. Services at Ridgedale Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Jones | Lena | 17 May 1958 | Cripple Creek – Mrs. Lena E. Jones, 79, died 17 May 1958 at her home. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Tom Irvin of Crockett. Services at St. Peter’s Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Warren | Luther | 17 May 1958 | Rugby – Luther P. Warren, 82, died 17 May 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 5 daughters, Mrs. Zena Jones of Damascus, Mrs. Virginia Russell and Mrs. Bernice Owens of Marion, Mrs. Bessie Henderson of Rugby, and Mrs. Wilma Williams of Baltimore, MD; 4 sons, Ottie Warren of Glade Spring, Dillon Warren of Grant, Delbert Warren and Conley Warren of Rugby; 2 sisters, Miss Millie Warren of Rugby and Mrs. Mae Barker of Trout Dale; 2 brothers, Guy Warren of Detroit, MI, and Rush Warren of Sterling; 18 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services at Corinth Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Flannagan | Jessie M. | 19 May 1958 | Meadowview – Mrs. Jessie Moore Flannagan, 62, died 19 May 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, William S. Flannagan; 6 sons, James Flannagan of Abingdon, Charles Flannagan of Fort Wayne, IN, Robert Flannagan of Muncie, IN, Hobert Flannagan of Martinsville, and Dennis Flannagan and H. L. Flannagan of Salem; 3 daughters, Miss Margaret Flannagan of Meadowview, Mrs. Elizabeth Weaver of Salem, and Mrs. Mabel Harris of Martinsville; 2 sisters, Mrs. Kate Lee of Saltville and Mrs. Sally Ryan of Meadowview; 5 brothers, George Moore, Robert Moore, Dewey Moore, John Moore and Bill Moore of Saltville; 15 grandchildren. Services at Greenfield Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Boyer | James E. | 20 May 1958 | Damascus – James Ellis Boyer, 86, died 20 May 1958 at the home of a daughter in Damascus. Survivors include 2 daughters, Mrs. Robert Warren of Damascus and Ms. Ray Haulsee of Sugar Grove. Services at Summerfield Methodist Church in Grayson County with burial in Summerfield Cemetery. | |
| Richardson | Susie | 20 May 1958 | Rugby – Mrs. Susie A. Richardson, 68 died 20 May 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: husband, Reggie Richardson; 3 daughters, Mrs. Goldie Kilby, Mrs. Angie Kilby and Mrs. Kate Sharpe of Rugby; sister, Mrs. Dora Plummer of Bel Air, MD; 2 brothers, Roby Farmer and Dexter Farmer of Marion; 6 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Services at How Orchard Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Blevins | Baxter G. | 21 May 1958 | Marion – Baxter Garfield Blevins, 80, died 21 May 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Martha Blevins; son, Reuben Wesley Blevins of Marion; daughter, Birthany Blevins of Marion; 5 grandchildren. Services at Marion Baptist Church with burial in Roselawn Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 144: Baxter Garfield Blevins (16 Jan 1878-21 May 1958); beside tombstone of Martha [NEE: Cornett] Blevins (5 Jun 1880-7 Mar 1967)] | |
| Lee | India | 21 May 1958 | Saltville – Mrs. India Little Lee, 81, died 21 May 1958 at her home. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Nina Clapp of Saltville and Mrs. Lena Stout of Elizabethton, TN; 2 sons, Ray Lee of Saltville and Fred Lee of Butte, MT; sister, Mrs. Kate Kelly of Saltville. Services at Quarry Methodist Church with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol II, p. 26: Indiana Lee, nee: Little (28 Apr 1877- ), w/o Charles J. Lee; beside stone of Charles J. Lee (4 Nov 1875-13 Feb 1957)] | |
| Nickloy | Rosa | 21 May 1958 | Saltville – Mrs. Rosa Nickloy, 63, died 21 May 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. D. M. Griffin of Saltville and Mrs. Paul Eller of Bristol, TN; sister, Mrs. L. L. Griffin of Saltville; 2 brothers, Charlie Combs of Johnson City, TN and Manley Combs of Mountain City, TN. Services in Mountain City, TN, with burial in Mountain View Cemetery in Mountain City. | |
| Osborne | John F. (Mrs.) | 21 May 1958 | Chilhowie – Mrs. John F. Osborne, 87, died 21 May 1958 at the home of a daughter in Chilhowie. Survivors: 5 daughters, Mrs. J. H. Prater, Mrs. R. M. Hayes, Mrs. J. W. Jones and Mrs. Mildren Mullins of Chilhowie, and Mrs. Virginia Johnson of Bristol, TN; 4 sons, Joe O. Osborne, James G. Osborne and Page R. Osborne of Chilhowie, and W. Ray Osborne of New York City; 23 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren. Services at Chilhowie Christian Church with burial in Sulphur Springs Cemetery. | |
| Dishner | Charles R. | 23 May 1958 | Marion – Charles R. Dishner, 52, died 23 May 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife; his mother, Mrs. J. R. Dishner of Marion; 3 brothers, Paul Dishner of Eau Galle, FL, James Dishner and Bill Dishner of Marion; 5 sisters, Mrs. Prince Aker, Mrs. Leah Burchett, Mrs. Dewey Testerman and Mrs. Edward Musick of Marion, and Mrs. C. F. Preston of Chesapeake, OH. Services at Park Presbyterian Chapel with burial in Roselawn Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 147: Charles R. Dishner (20 Oct 1906-23 May 1958), s/o J. R. & Laura Dishner; beside tombstones of James R. Dishner (13 Oct 1880-1 Sep 1954) & Laura [NEE: Welch] Dishner (27 Aug 1881-31 Mar 1963)] | |
| Wagner | F. G. | 23 May 1958 | Chilhowie – F. G. Wagner, 80, died 23 May 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife; 3 sons, James Wagner, Ward Wagner and Albert Wagner of Chilhowie; sister, Miss Nettie Wagner of Glade Spring; 3 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Services at Kelly’s Chapel with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Hale | Infant | 25 May 1958 | Crockett – Graveside services for the infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hale were conducted 25 May 1958 at Groseclose Chapel. Additional survivor: brother, Raymond Hale of Crockett. [Sturgills, Vol III, p. 53: Infant Hale, d. 24 May 1958, s/o Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Hale] | |
| Martin | Linnie | 25 May 1958 | Speedwell – Miss Linnie Martin, 64, died 25 May 1958 at a Wytheville hospital. Services at Forrest Methodist Church in Grayson County with burial in the church cemetery. [No survivors listed] | |
| Williams | William B. | 25 May 1958 | Chilhowie – William Blessing Williams, 98, died 25 May 1958 at his home. Survivors: 4 daughters, Mrs. H. M. McCall of Roanoke, Mrs. C. F. Gose of Richmond, and the Misses Grace Williams and Charmie Williams of Chilhowie; son, W. J. Williams of Johnson City, TN; 29 grandchildren; 52 great-grandchildren; 31 great-great-grandchildren. Services at Riverside Baptist Church with burial in Riverside Cemetery. | |
| Clear | J. W., Jr. | 26 May 1958 | Chilhowie – J. W. Clear Jr., 38, died 26 May 1958 at a Charlottesville, VA, hospital. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Clear of Chilhowie; 4 sisters, Mrs. Henry Patrick of Fredericksburg, Mrs. Marle Lester of Marion, Mrs. Earl Burke and Miss Louise Clear of Chilhowie. Services at Middle Fork Baptist Church with burial in Roselawn Cemetery in Marion. [Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 150: John W. Clear Jr. (18 Nov 1919-26 May 1958)] | |
| Glass | Monroe L. | 26 May 1958 | Meadowview – Monroe Leonard Glass, 57, died 26 May 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Mary Humphrey Glass; daughter, Mrs. Lyle Davis of Bristol, TN; his father, Phillip H. Glass of Meadowview; 5 brothers, W. C. Glass and Henry Glass of Meadowview, John Glass of Bristol, C. W. Glass of Marion, and J. J. Glass of Roanoke; 4 sisters, Mrs. Ada Glass, Mrs. E. D. Jones, Mrs. Charles Henegar and Mrs. George Humphrey of Meadowview; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Services at Meadowview Pentecostal Holiness Church with burial in Old Glade Cemetery. | |
| Smith | King | 26 May 1958 | Saltville – King Smith, 90, died 26 May 1958 at his home. Survivors: 3 daughters, Mrs. J. C. Smith of Saltville, Mrs. J. T. Gladden of Salem, and Mrs. Fred Riggs of Jacksonville, FL; 4 sons, K. E. Smith, Hobert Smith and Hubert Smith of Saltville, and Preston Smith of Bluefield, WV; 42 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren. Services at Henrytown Methodist Church with burial in the family cemetery. | |
| Brown | Louvenia | 28 May 1958 | Wytheville – Mrs. Louvenia Brown, 85, died 28 May 1958 at a Wytheville nursing home. Survivors: brother, E. S. Lampe of Marion; sister, Mrs. Gordon Umberger of Marion. Services at Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. [d/o Isaac Miller Lampe & Nannie Paxton] | |
| Hankla | James W. | 28 May 1958 | Rural Retreat – James W. Hankla, 45, died 28 May 1958. Services at Grace Lutheran Church with burial in Mountain View Cemetery. [No survivors listed] | |
| Turley | Calvin L. | 28 May 1958 | Chatham Hill – Calvin Levi Turley, 34, died 28 May 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. John Turley of Chatham Hill; sister, Mrs. Otis Hounshell of Bland; 5 brothers, Roy Turley and Curtis Turley of Chatham Hill, Allen Turley of Oceanside, CA, Harry Turley of Marion, and Marvin Turley of Rockville, MD. Services at Goodman’s Chapel with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Pickle | Wilbur | 29 May 1958 | Gardena, CA – Former Saltville resident Wilbur “Bill” Pickle, 36, died 29 May 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Lorina Pickle of Gardens, CA; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Rufus Pickle of Marion; a sister. Services at McMillan Funeral Home with burial in Green Hills Cemetery in San Pedro, CA. | |
| Alderman | George W. | 30 May 1958 | Floyd, VA – George Washington Alderman, 88, died 30 May 1958 at his home. Local survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Lura Little of Chilhowie. Services at Burks Fork Brethren Church with burial in Alderman Cemetery. | |
| Coleman | Sarah E. | 30 May 1958 | Abingdon – Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Coleman, 53, died 30 May 1958 at her home in the Blacksburg Community. Survivors: husband, Lee Coleman; daughter, Mrs. Virginia Coleman Lee of Saltville; son, Raymond Alexander Coleman of Akron, OH; her father and step-mother, Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hill of Glade Spring; 4 half-brothers, Eugene Hill with the US Air Force in Washington, Arthur Lee Hill with the US Air Force in England, Fred D. Hill and Robert Hill Jr. of Glade Spring; 7 half-sisters, Mrs. Joe Peoples White of Gate City, Mrs. Nell Wooten of Nashville, TN, Mrs. Evelyn Johnson of Glade Spring, and the Misses Nancy Helen Hill, Betty Jane Hill, Jo Ann Hill and Connie Hill of Glade Spring; 1 grandson. Services at Mt. Zion Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Wiley | Jane F. | 30 May 1958 | Kingsport, TN – Former Saltville resident Mrs. James Flanagan Wiley died 30 May 1958 at the home of her son in Kingsport. Survivors: 2 sons, Dr. William A. Wiley of Kingsport and Charles E. Wiley Jr. of Saltville; 2 daughters, Mrs. John M. Brown of Pasadena, MD, and Mrs. David Taylor of Kingsport; 10 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. Services at St. Dominic’s Church in Kingsport with graveside services at Emory & Henry College Cemetery. | |
| King | Wonnie G. | 31 May 1958 | Sugar Grove – Wonnie Glenn King, 45, died 31 May 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Nora McCarter King; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. John King of Trout Dale; 2 sons, James W. King and Jack Roger King of Sugar Grove; brother, Walter King of Trout Dale. Services at Sugar Grove Baptist Church with burial in Ridgelawn Cemetery. | |
| Leonard | Frances W. | 31 May 1958 | Richmond, VA – Former Marion resident Mrs. Frances Waddell Leonard, 31, died 31 May 1958 at a Richmond hospital. Survivors: husband, Murry G. Leonard; 2 sisters, Mrs. Maggie Waddell of Marion and Mrs. Paul M. Storie of Richmond; 3 brothers, Roy Waddell, Ralph Waddell and Carl Waddell of Atkins. Services at Mt. Carmel Methodist Church with burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol I, p. 89: Frances W. Leonard (1926-1958)] | |
| McCracken | Robert E. | 31 May 1958 | Widener’s Valley – Robert E. McCracken, 84, died 31 May 1958 at his home. Survivors include 2 sons, Emory McCracken and Harrison McCracken of Glade Spring. Services at Wright’s Funeral Home with burial in Sunset Cemetery. | |
| Reedy | Carrie Mae | 31 May 1958 | Konnarock – Miss Carrie Mae Reedy, 20, died 31 May 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Reedy of Konnarock; 2 brothers, William Reedy and Chester Reedy of Konnarock; 3 sisters, Velma Reedy of Damascus, Mrs. Neta McElray and Mrs. Jettie Lee Wright of Shady Valley, TN. Services at Asen Baptist Church in Konnarock.[No burial information given] | |
| Wagner | Donna Sue | 31 May 1958 | Marion – Donna Sue Wagner, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Earnest D. Wagner, died 31 May 1958 at a Marion hospital. Additional survivors: brother, Ernest Dean Wagner of Marion; sister, Lulu Jane Wagner of Marion; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Mert Hutton of Marion and Mr. and Mrs. John Wagner of Sugar Grove. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home with burial in Attoway Cemetery. | |
| Cline | Floyd H. | 1 Jun 1958 | Speedwell – Floyd Harvey Cline, 81, died 1 June 1958 at his home. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Elizabeth Bates of Speedwell; son, Charlie Cline of Speedwell; brother, Kyle Cline of Speedwell; 8 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services at Speedwell Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Leito | Lucille | 1 Jun 1958 | Marion – Miss Lucille Betty Jean Leito, 27, died 1 June 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: mother, Mrs. Mary V. Leito of Marion; 3 sisters, Mrs. Joe Meek of Marion, Mrs. J. R. Huffman of St. Petersburg, FL, and Mrs. H. J. Kelley of Alemeda, CA. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home with burial in Roselawn Cemetery. | |
| Phillippi | Elsie | 1 Jun 1958 | Chester, PA – Former Rural Retreat resident Mrs. Elsie Neff Phillippi, 53, died 1 June 1958 at a Chester, PA, hospital. Survivors: husband, Hugh Phillippi; daughter, Diana Phillippi of Chester; 2 brothers, Frank L. Neff and R. Paul Neff of Rural Retreat. Services at Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat with burial in Mountain View Cemetery. | |
| Reardon | William J. | 2 Jun 1958 | Rural Retreat – William J. Reardon, 73, died 2 June 1958 at the home of a son in Rural Retreat. Survivors: 2 sons, William J. Reardon Jr. and George Reardon of Rural Retreat; 4 grandchildren. Services at Rural Retreat Presbyterian Church with burial in Mountain View Cemetery. | |
| Earnest | Alice V. | 28 Aug 1881 | 3 Jun 1958 | Marion – Mrs. Alice Virginia Earnest, 76, died 3 June 1958 at her home. Survivors: 2 sons, Ellis McIntyre and Emory McIntyre of Marion. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol III, p. 52: Alice Virginia Earnest (28 Aug 1881-3 Jun 1958)] |
| McFarland | Loranza | 3 Jun 1958 | Ceres – Loranza Dunn McFarland, 80, died 3 June 1958 at a Bluefield hospital. Survivors: wife, Mattie King McFarland; 3 daughters, Mrs. Sidney Epperson, Mrs. Byron Hancock and Mrs. R. S. Creggar of Ceres; 10 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services at Bethany Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Copenhaver | Mary | 23 Mar 1883 | 4 Jun 1958 | Marion – Former Marion resident Miss Mary E. Copenhaver died 4 June 1958 in White Rock, SC. Survivor: sister, Mrs. R. W. Holmes of Marion. Services at Seaver Funeral Home in Marion with burial in Roselawn Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 124: Mary E. Copenhaver (23 Mar 1883-4 Jun 1958)] |
| Asbury | H. T. (Mrs.) | 4 Jun 1958 | Glade Spring – Mrs. H. T. Asbury, 77, died 4 June 1958 at her home. Survivors: daughter, Miss Anne Asbury of Glade Spring; 5 sisters, Mrs. Paul Delaney of Glade Spring, Mrs. E. D. Rollins of Bristol, TN, Mrs. G. E. Penn of Kingsport, TN, and the Misses Dora Summers and Lois Summers of Washington, DC. Services at Byars-Cobb Methodist Church with burial in Glade Spring Cemetery. | |
| Keys | Roy M. | 9 Jun 1882 | 5 Jun 1958 | Sugar Grove – Roy M. Keys, 75, died 5 June 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Sallie Rich Keys; 2 daughters, Mrs. M. Bonham of Sugar Grove and Mrs. Calvin Lineberry of Winston-Salem, NC; 8 sons, James W. Keys, Harry Keys and Henry Keys of Sugar Grove, Herbert Keys of Bel Air, MD, Glenn Keys of Conowinge, MD, Otis Keys of Street, MD, P. Keys of Wilmington, DE, and Fred Keys of Aberdeen, MD; 3 sisters, Mrs. Worley Rich and Mrs. A. H. Rich of Sugar Grove, and Mrs. Nannie Gilbert of Bluefield, WV; 2 brothers, John Keys and Herbert Keys of Sugar Grove; half-brother, Rev. Wesley Keys of Marion; half-sister, Mrs. Ray Hall of Marion; 39 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. Services at Sugar Grove Baptist Church with burial in Slemp Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol III, p. 198: Roy M. Keys (9 Jun 1882-5 Jun 1958)] |
| Broady | Thomas | 5 Jun 1958 | Saltville – Thomas Broady, 86, died 5 June 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Ernest Miller Broady; 3 sons, Thomas Broady Jr. and George William Broady of Saltville, and Edgar H. Broady of Norfolk; 2 daughters, Mrs. Eunicetine Butler of Saltville and Mrs. William Wilson of Florence, AL; brother, George Broady of Saltville; sister, Mrs. Hattie Hendricks of North Holston. Services at Smoky Row Union Church with burial in Scott Hill Cemetery. | |
| Phipps | Charles T. | 5 Jun 1958 | Saltville – Charles Thomas Phipps, 81, died 5 June 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Nannie Mullin Phipps; son, William Henry Phipps of Saltville; 5 daughters, Mrs. Quentin Gobble of Roanoke, Mrs. Howard Arnold, Mrs. Kendall Routh and Mrs. Buddy Taylor of Saltville, and Mrs. James Borders of Fort Eustis; 14 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. Services at First Church of God in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol II, p. 82: Charles T. Phipps (1876-1958); beside grave of Nannie A. Phipps (1876-1963), w/o Charles T. Phipps] | |
| Purkey | Vernon H. | 5 Jun 1958 | Whitehall, MD – Vernon Henry Purkey, 65, died 5 June 1958 at his home. Local survivors include a brother, Jonas Purkey of Marion. Services at O’Dell Funeral Home with burial in Pont Dexter Cemetery in Maryland. | |
| Thomas | Fred | 5 Jun 1958 | Glade Spring – Fred Thomas, 19, died 5 June 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: his father, Ben K. Thomas of Glade Spring; 3 brothers, F. W. Thomas and Dan Thomas of Glade Spring, and Ben L. Thomas of Plasterco; 7 sisters, Mrs. Layton Bott Jr. of Wyndale, Mrs. Dale Thomas of Danville, Mrs. Helen Thomas of Abingdon, Mrs. Carl Nipper of Saltville, and the Misses Geneva Thomas, Ora Thomas and Betty Thomas of Glade Spring. Services at Seven Springs Presbyterian Church with burial in Baptist Cemetery in Glade Spring. | |
| Hopkins | Johnny A. | 7 Jun 1958 | Marion – Johnny Allen Hopkins Jr., age 5, died 7 June 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Johnny A. Hopkins of Marion; sister, Audrey Gray Hopkins of Marion. Services at Falling Water Baptist Church with burial in Attoway Cemetery. | |
| Holbrook | Georgia | 8 Jun 1958 | Coeburn – Mrs. Georgia Ellen Holbrook, 60, died 8 June 1958 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Norton. Local survivors include a son, Maynard Holbrook of Marion. Services at Mary Martin Memorial Church in Coeburn with burial in Temple Hill Cemetery in Castlewood. | |
| Poole | Donna A. | 9 Jun 1958 | Independence – Mrs. Donna Ann Poole, 84, died 9 June 1958 at her home. Survivors: son, Rixey Poole of Independence; sister, Mrs. Leota Gentry of Crow Agency, MT; brother, S. Talmadge Vaughan of Independence. Services at the old Vaughan homeplace with burial in Vaughan Cemetery. | |
| Doane | David | 11 Jun 1958 | Saltville – David L. Doane, 71, died 11 June 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Gladys Doane; 2 sons, Henry Doane and Dallas Doane of Saltville; 5 daughters, Mrs. Jack Harris of Broadford, Mrs. Sara Grogg of Glade Spring, Mrs. W. D. Wyrick of Saltville, Mrs. Mack Clear of Chatham Hill, and Mrs. Clyde Cox of Bluefield; step-son, Earl Thompson of Gary, WV; step-daughter, Mrs. Dave Doane of Havre de Grace, MD; sister, Mrs. Kate Call of Elbert, WV. Services at Oak Grove Baptist Church with burial in the family cemetery at Beaver Creek. | |
| Atwell | Mary E. | 13 Jun 1958 | Marion – Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Atwell, 80, died 13 June 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 3 daughters, Mrs. Sidney Gullion of Rural Retreat, Mrs. R. E. Scott of Ceres and Mrs. Rose Hall of Pennsylvania; 6 sons, Charley Atwell, Jess Atwell, Homer Atwell, and Truby Atwell of Groseclose, and Ernest Atwell of Rockville, MD; 3 sisters, Mrs. Laura Cregger of Rural Retreat, Mrs. Alice Catron of Groseclose and Mrs. Minnie Tibbs of Ceres; 53 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. Services at Zion Methodist Church in Nebo with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| McVey | Garrett | 13 Jun 1958 | Saltville – Garrett H. McVey, 61, died 13 June 1958 at a Roanoke hospital. Survivors: wife, Lillian McDaniel McVey; 2 sons, Lock McVey of Saltville and Billy McVey with the US Army at Fort Knox, KY; 2 sisters, Mrs. Vance Ford of Marion and Mrs. Ross Marshall of Pasadena, CA; 2 brothers, Thomas H. McVey of Reno, NV, and Graham W. McVey of Roanoke. Services at Beaver Creek Union Church with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol II, p. 41: Garrett H. McVey (1896-1958); beside stone of Lillian M. McVey (1900-1988), w/o Garrett H. McVey] | |
| Dixon | Wythe Gleaves | 14 Jun 1958 | Crockett – Wythe Gleaves Dixon, 80, died 14 June 1958 at his home. Survivors: brother, Rush Dixon of Pulaski; sister, Emma Smith of Columbus, OH. Services at Mt. Ephriam Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. [youngest s/o Rufus & Mary Ann Dixon; m. 1922, Nannie Robinson] | |
| Woodward | Ida [DYE] | 14 Jun 1958 | Hayter’s Gap – Mrs. Ida Dye Woodward, 76, died 14 June 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: husband, G. B. Woodward; daughter, Mrs. Ruby Hayes of Jacksonville, FL; 2 sons, G. B. Woodward Jr. of Valdosta, GA, and James Woodward of Jacksonville; sister, Mrs. H. F. Counts of Hayter’s Gap; 2 brothers, Jim Dye of Saltville and A. I. Dye of Holston; 5 grandchildren. Services at Hayter’s Gap Union Church with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park in Abingdon. [Ida Dye (c1881-14 Jun 1958); m. Garland Bruce Woodward (7 Feb 1883-20 Feb 1961), s/o Henry Clay Woodward & Ellen Frances Poston] | |
| Goble | Charles J. | 14 Jun 1874 | 15 Jun 1958 | Marion – Charles J. Goble, 84, died 15 June 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Anna Smith Goble; 5 sons, Charles Goble Jr., Kelley Goble and Henry C. Goble of Marion, William H. Goble of St. Louis, MO, and David B. Goble with the US Army in Mannheim, Germany; 7 daughters, Mrs. Helen G. McClanahan and Mrs. Ann G. Broady of Marion, Mrs. Juanita G. Allen of Huntington Station, NY, Mrs. Evelyn G. Morrison and Mrs. Sara G. Elliott of St. Louis, Mrs. Patricia G. Kane and Mrs. Margaret G. Epps of Warwick, WV; 23 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services at Royal Oak Presbyterian Church with burial in Round Hill Cemetery. [Charles J. Goble (14 Jun 1874-15 Jun 1958), s/o Benjamin Goble & Mary. Sturgills, Vol III, p. 147: Charles J. Goble Sr. (14 Jun 1874-15 Jun 1958); beside Ana Goble, nee: Smith (19 May 1886-12 Nov 1978), w/o Charles J. Goble Sr.] |
| James | Bertha M. | 17 Jun 1958 | Flatridge – Mrs. Bertha M. James, 57, died 17 June 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: husband, Fletcher James; sister, Mrs. Bessie Powell of Marion; 2 brothers, John Medley of Sugar Grove and Bent Medley of New Castle. Services at Baptist Union Church with burial in Slemp Cemetery in Sugar Grove. [Sturgills, Vol III, p. 187: Bertha M. James (29 Jun 1900-17 Jun 1958)] | |
| French | Margie | 18 Jun 1958 | Tannersville – Mrs. Margie A. French, 76, died 18 June 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: husband, George A. French; 2 daughters, Mrs. Berrena Goodwin of Sweetbriar and Mrs. Olivene Morand of Raleigh, NC; 5 sons, Arch French of Tazewell, W. T. French of Clinton, TN, George H. French of Jacksonville, FL, John C. French and Weaver French of Tannersville; 3 sisters, Mrs. Nannie French of Tazewell, Mrs. Sanders Clapp of Quarry and Mrs. Lula Burgess of Saltville; 3 brothers, Arthur Doane, Richard Doane and Joseph Doane of Saltville; 17 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Services at Crabtree Chapel Church with burial in Crabtree Cemetery. | |
| Russell | Jesse F. | 19 Jun 1958 | Marion – Jesse Franklin Russell, 53, died 19 June 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Edith Harrison Russell; 2 sons, Edmond Lee Russell of Roanoke and Paul Eugene Russell of Marion; 2 brothers, Tony Russell of Marion and Albert Russell of Reistertown, MD; 1 grandchild. Services at Hooks Branch Baptist Church with burial in Roland Cemetery. | |
| Burris | John M. | 20 Jun 1958 | Crockett – John Marshall Burris, 80, died 20 June 1958 at a Wytheville hospital. Survivors: wife; 4 sons, Roy Burris of Catawba, Marvin Burris of Laswell, Leonard Burris and Raymond Burris of Timonium, MD; daughter, Mrs. Hugh Flannagan of Crockett; step-daughter, Mrs. A. M. Thompson of Wytheville; step-son, Albert Moore of Greensboro, MD; 2 brothers, Jim Burris of Galax and Emory Burris of Independence; 21 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. Services at Kings Grove Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Chisom | Audie H. | 20 Jun 1958 | Roanoke – Mrs. Audie Hill Chisom, 48, died 20 June 1958 at her home. Local survivors include: 2 sisters, Mrs. Kyle Helton of Glade Spring and Mrs. John Colley of Meadowview. Services at Lotz Funeral Home in Roanoke with burial in Mountain View in Vinton. | |
| Grubb | Sarah | 20 Jun 1958 | Wytheville – Mrs. Sarah Alma Grubb, 78, died 20 June 1958 at the home of a son in Wytheville. Survivors include a son, Keller R. Grubb of Wytheville; daughter, Mrs. Ed Rosenbaum of Marion. Services at St. Peters Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Scott | Harry W. | 20 Jun 1958 | Kingsport, TN – Marion native Harry W. Scott, 65, died 20 June 1958 at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Reba Collette Scott; sister, Mrs. James L. Ward of Sugar Grove; 5 brothers, C. W. Scott Jr., William R. Scott, Garland G. Scott and J. Preston Scott of Marion, and A. D. Scott of Manassas. Services at Morris Funeral Home in Johnson City, TN, with burial in Monte Vista Park in Johnson City. [s/o William A. & Sally Scott, pioneer residents of Marion] | |
| Atkinson | Charles L. | 21 Jun 1958 | Marion – Charles Lesley Atkinson, 60, died 21 June 1958 at the home of a son. Survivors: 3 sons, James E. Atkinson of Marion, Harry Atkinson with the US Marine Corps in French Morocco, and Bobby Atkinson of Daytona Beach, FL; 2 daughters, Mrs. B. O. Blackwell of Falls Church and Miss Nancy Atkinson of New York City; 2 brothers, Jake Atkinson of Gary, WV, and Harry Atkinson of Jenkinjones, WV; sister, Mrs. Earnest Head of Pocahontas; 11 grandchildren. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home in Marion with burial in Maple Hill Cemetery in Bluefield. | |
| Barker | Lula Belle | 22 Jun 1958 | Konnarock – Mrs. Lula Belle Barker, 54, died 22 June 1958 at her home. Survivors include her husband, Fred R. Barker; daughter, Miss Helena Ruth Barker of Konnarock. Services at Azon Church. [No burial information listed] | |
| Roberts | Bessie | 22 Jun 1958 | Sugar Grove – Mrs. Bessie L. Roberts, 51, died 22 June 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: husband, Maurice Roberts; daughter, Mrs. Fay Fauber Jr. of Durham, NC; son, Rex Roberts; her mother, Mrs. Eddie Long of Abingdon; 3 grandchildren. Services at Wharf Hill Methodist Church with burial in Slemp Cemetery. | |
| Shelton | Harmon M. | 22 Jun 1958 | Chilhowie – Harmon M. Shelton, 62, died 22 June 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: wife, Ida M. Shelton; 6 sons, Charlie Shelton of Elizabethton, TN, Rudolph Shelton of Mitchellville, NC, Bruce Shelton of Hamburg, Germany, Fred Shelton, Gentry Shelton and Elbert Shelton of Chilhowie; 6 daughters, Mrs. John Anderson and Mrs. James Anderson of Chatham Hill, Mrs. Clarence Boardwine of Lebanon, Mrs. Henry Price of Saltville, Mrs. Theron Krell of Columbia, SC, and Miss Evelina Shelton of Chilhowie; step-son, Claude Blevins of Chilhowie; his father, James L. Shelton of Chilhowie; 5 brothers; 3 sisters; 34 grandchildren. Services at Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Shuler | Ellen | 14 Nov 1865 | 23 Jun 1958 | Marion – Mrs. Ellen V. Shuler, 92, died 23 June 1958 at a Wytheville nursing home. Survivor: sister, Mrs. J. W. Gilbert of Crockett. Services at Seaver Funeral Home in Marion with burial in Roselawn Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 123: Ellen Shuler, nee: Vaught (14 Nov 1865-23 Jun 1958)] |
| Anderson | Lillie | 23 Jun 1958 | Grant – Miss Lillie Dale Anderson, 69, died 23 June 1958 at the home of a sister in Grant. Survivors: 2 sisters, Mrs. Florence Anderson of Grant and Mrs. Ethel Russell of Flatridge; brother, M. S. Anderson of Cozzadale, OH. Services at New Hope Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Brewer | Rose N. | 23 Jun 1958 | Bluefield, WV – Atkins native Mrs. Rose Newland Brewer, 73, died 23 June 1958 at a Bluefield hospital. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Otho Dixon of Bluefield; 3 sons, Glen Brewer, Garland Brewer, and Charles Brewer of Bluefield; 2 sisters, Mrs. J. L. Akers of Rural Retreat and Mrs. Charles Atkins of Atkins. Services at Hawkins Funeral Home in Bluefield with burial in Monte Vista Cemetery in Bluefield. [Mercer Co., WV, DR9:16:7 – Rose Newland Brewer, white female, widowed, age 73, housewife, died 23 June 1958 in Bluefield of peritonitis. Born 15 June 1885 in Adkins, VA to Roland Newland & Mollie Wheeler. Burial at Monte Vista. Informant: Otho Dixon. JH: Roland NEWLAND, 30, b. Jessemine (Jessamine) Co., KY, living Wythe Co., VA, s/o R. T. & Philadelphia; m. 29 May 1877, SCV, Mary J. WHEELER, 19, d/o W. C. & Harriet] | |
| Hillman | Rolfe L. | 23 Jun 1958 | Nashville, TN – Former Washington County resident Dr. Rolfe Louie Hillman, 67, died 23 June 1958 at a Nashville hospital. Survivors: wife, Edith Ashworth Hillman; 2 sons, Rolfe L. Hillman Jr. of Leesville, LA, and Dr. J. William Hillman of Nashville; daughter, Mrs. Thomas A. Sokol of Ithica, NY; one sister; 3 brothers; 8 grandchildren. Services at Wiley Hall of Emory & Henry College with burial in Holston Conference Cemetery at Emory. | |
| Parsons | Finey H. | 25 Jun 1958 | Trout Dale – Mrs. Finey Halsey Parsons, 74, died 25 June 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: husband, Joe Parsons; son, Hurtle Parsons of Trout Dale; step-daughter, Mrs. Donna Greer of Trout Dale; step-son, Oscar Parsons of Trout Dale; brother, Cebert Halsey of Trout Dale; half-sister, Mrs. Venna Parsons of Trout Dale; half-brother, Blaine Halsey of Trout Dale. Services at Fairwood Lutheran Church with burial in Fairwood Cemetery. | |
| Heffinger | Rhonda | 26 Jun 1958 | Madison, NC – Rhonda Sue Heffinger, infant daughter of former Sugar Grove residents Mr. and Mrs. William Earnest Heffinger, died 26 June 1958 at a Marion hospital. Additional survivors: sister, Joy Denise Heffinger of Madison; brother, David Earnest Heffinger of Madison; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Bradford Shuler of Sugar Grove and Mrs. John Adams of Independence. Graveside services at Shuler Cemetery in Teas. | |
| Wappett | T. P., Jr. (Mrs.) | 28 Jun 1958 | Wytheville – Mrs. T. P. Wappett Jr., 55, died 28 June 1958 at a Wytheville hospital. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. T. F. Byers of Rural Retreat. Services at Anchor of Hope Presbyterian Church with burial in McGavock Cemetery. | |
| Ward | Sallie E. | 28 Jun 1958 | Salisbury, NC – Former Chatham Hill and Abingdon resident Miss Sallie E. Ward, 89, died 28 June 1958 at the home of a niece, Miss Sara Ward, in Salisbury, NC. Services at Sinking Spring Presbyterian Church in Abingdon with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park. [d/o Dr. E. Blair Ward & Sara Jane Miller] | |
| Ketron | James K. | 29 Jun 1958 | Chatham Hill – James Kelly Ketron, 76, died 29 June 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: wife, Margaret Orr Ketron; 6 daughters, Mrs. Jesse Campbell of Abingdon, Mrs. Steve Clayborn of Germany, Mrs. Vann Shepherd of Lynchburg, Mrs. James Landrum of Arlington, Mrs. Elwood Hall of Bumpass, and Mrs. Bill Larezariene of Charlotte, NC; 5 sons, Ernest Ketron of North Holston, James Ketron and Stewart Ketron of Welch, WV, Paul Ketron with the US Navy in Italy, and David Ketron with the US Army in France; sister, Mrs. Bill Call of Chatham Hill; 2 brothers, George Ketron of Goody, KY, an Charles Ketron of Omaha, NE; 19 grandchildren. Services at Riverside Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Parker | Sally L. | 29 Jun 1958 | Konnarock – Mrs. Sally Lewis Parker, 63, died 29 June 1958 in Naples, FL. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Roy Gullion of Marion. Services at Waldon Grove Church of the Brethren in Taylor’s Valley with burial in Lewis Cemetery. | |
| Counts | John B. | 30 Jun 1958 | Portsmouth, VA – Former Glade Spring resident John Bradley Counts, 51, died 30 June 1958 at a Portsmouth hospital. Survivors: wife, Nancy Galliher Counts; daughter, Mrs. Peggy Lou Hudson of Portsmouth; his mother, Mrs. H. J. Counts of Glade Spring; brother, Dan Counts of Portsmouth; 2 sisters, Mrs. Amy Lou Richardson of Marion, and Mrs. Gladys Denney of Washington, DC. Services at Byars-Cobb Methodist Church in Glade Spring with burial in Glade Spring Cemetery. | |
| Caywood | Charles | 28 Aug 1887 | 1 Jul 1958 | Plasterco – Charles Caywood, 72, died 1 July 1958 at his home. Survivors: 2 sons, James Caywood of Plasterco and Charles Caywood Jr. of Glade Spring; daughter, Mrs. Arthur Rust of Lynco, WV; 2 sisters, Mrs. Mary Farris of Vivian, WV, and Mrs. Linnie Broady of Saltville. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with burial in Knollkreg Park in Abingdon. [Charles B. Caywood (28 Aug 1887-1 Jul 1958), s/o Van B. Caywood & Margaret “Maggie” Snodgrass; m. 9 Mar 1907, WCV, Susette E. “Susie” Woodward (1 Mar 1885-23 Aug 1956), d/o Henry Clay Woodward & Ellen Frances Poston] |
| Brooks | Vergie M | 1 Jul 1958 | Trout Dale – Mrs. Vergie M. Brooks, 58, died 1 July 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: husband, A. L. Brooks; 4 daughters, Mrs. Rosa Sanders and Mrs. Hazell Moran of Havre de Grace, MD, Mrs. Charlotte Walls of Trout Dale, and Mrs. Irene Wall of Burlington, NC; 3 sons, Kyle Brooks of Wilcoe, WV, and Howard Brooks and Frank Brooks of Trout Dale; 2 sisters, Mrs. Mary Van Den Huevel of Chesapeake City, MD, and Mrs. Florence Brummel of Rising Sun, MD; 4 brothers, Joe Ross, Albert Ross, Woodrow Ross and Carl Ross of Maryland. Services at Comers Creek Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Calhoun | Roy | 1 Jul 1958 | Nashville, TN – Former Rye Valley resident Roy Calhoun, 59, died 1 July 1958 at a Nashville hospital. Survivor: wife, Mrs Okie Johnson Calhoun, formerly of Sugar Grove. [No arrangements listed] | |
| Overbay | Anders | 1 Jul 1958 | Bristol, TN – Smyth County native Anders A. Overbay, 85, died 1 July 1958 at a Bristol nursing home. Survivors: wife, Ceres native Ada Foglesong Overbay; one son; one daughter; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Services at Blevins Funeral Home with burial in Shelby Hills Cemetery. | |
| Roe | William A. | 1 Jul 1958 | Chilhowie – William Andrew Roe, 71, died 1 July 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: wife, Mittie Dell Roe; 5 sons, Clyde Roe with the US Navy, Clifford N. Roe of Baltimore, MD, Carl Roe of Fort Lee, Ray Roe of Chilhowie, and Roy Roe of Meadowview; 6 daughters, Mrs. Vivian Linnam of El Paso, TX, Mrs. Kathern Russell, Mrs. Ida Johnson and Mrs. Dorothy Russell of Chilhowie, Mrs. Cora Tucker of Augusta, GA, and Miss Margaret Roe of Atlanta, GA; brother, Marvin Roe of Chilhowie; 4 sisters, Mrs. E. W. Gentry of Talbott, TN, Mrs. A. E. Thomas of Havre de Grace, MD, Mrs. S. L. Gentry of Marion, and Mrs. N. H. Blevins of Chilhowie; 26 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Services at Lebanon Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Sheffey | Lawrence E. | 1 Jul 1958 | Marion – Lawrence Eugene Sheffey, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. William F. Sheffey died 1 July 1958 at a Marion hospital. Additional survivors: 3 sisters, Joyce Sheffey, Martha Jane Sheffey, and Lettie Sheffey of Marion; brother, Lewis F. Sheffey of Marion; grandfather, William Cecil of Princeton, WV. Graveside services at Round Hill Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol III, p. 171: Lawrence E. Sheffey, d. Jul 1958] | |
| Tarter | Harloe | 2 Jul 1958 | Rural Retreat – Harloe Clay Tarter, 80, died 2 July 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivor: daughter, Mrs. Evelyn W. Spence of Rural Retreat. Services at Rural Retreat Methodist Church with burial in Mountain View Cemetery. | |
| Sells | Arthur R. | 5 Jul 1958 | Baltimore, MD – Former Volney resident Arthur Raymond Sells, 47, died 5 July 1958 in Baltimore. Survivors: wife; daughter; son; his father, Charlie M. Sells of Volney; sister, Mrs. John Brown of Volney; brother, Carl Sells of Volney. Services at Little Wilson Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Collins | Mary [CARDWELL] | 6 Jul 1958 | Saltville – Mrs. Mary Alice Collins, 57, died 6 July 1958 at her home. Survivors: 3 sons, Bruce Helton, Otis Helton and Donald Collins of Saltville; 2 brothers, Lamar Cardwell and Mack Cardwell of Saltville; 3 sisters, Mrs. Thompson Talbert and Mrs. Jennie Allison of Saltville, and Mrs. Doskie Kimberling of Rural Retreat; 5 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Services at the residence with burial in Chapman Cemetery. [Mary Alice Cardwell (1900-6 July 1958), d/o James C. Cardwell & Fannie Montgomery; m/div (1) Jesse R. Helton (29 Jul 1897-8 Mar 1972); m. (2) Ira Collins (1900-1951)] | |
| Farris | Alice [COUNTS] | 6 Jul 1958 | Meadowview – Mrs. Alice Counts Farris, 86, died 6 July 1958 at a Meadowview nursing home. Survivors: 4 daughters, Mrs. R. C. Grubb of Abingdon, Mrs. Kyle Tilson of Meadowview, Mrs. James A. Miller of Roanoke, and Mrs. Omer R. Yates of Salem; 4 sons, Kyle R. Farris and William E. Farris of Bristol, Ray J. Farris of Salem, and D. L. Farris of Meadowview; brother, Jim Counts of Meadowview; 2 sisters, Mrs. George Woodward of Glade Spring and Mrs. J. G. Johnson of Chilhowie. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Abingdon with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park. | |
| Gross | Teddy | 7 Jul 1958 | Marion – Teddy Eugene Gross, age 3 months, died 7 July 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Jones Gross of Marion; 4 brothers, Jones Gross Jr., Sherman Gross, John Gross and William F. Gross of Marion; 2 sisters, Christella Gross and Betsy Mae Gross of Marion. Services at Walker’s Creek Presbyterian Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Lawson | Geneva | 8 Jul 1958 | Independence – Mrs. Geneva Lawson, 76, died 8 July 1958 at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Maxine Todd, in Independence. Services at First Baptist Church in Independence with burial in Woodlawn Cemetery in Bluefield, WV. | |
| Bentley | Marvin | 10 Jul 1958 | Chatham Hill – Marvin Eugene Bentley, age 18 months, died 10 July 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: mother, Mrs. Thelma Bentley of Chatham Hill; 2 brothers, Bobbie Bentley and William Bentley of Chatham Hill. Services at Ridgedale Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Stamper | George F. | 10 Jul 1958 | Independence – George Franklin Stamper, 17, died 10 July 1958 at a Galax hospital. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Stamper of Independence; 2 sisters, Miss Betty Rose Stamper and Miss Linda Ruth Stamper of Independence; 2 brothers, Alex Stamper of Independence and James Stamper of Baltimore, MD. Services at Rock Creek Primitive Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Winters | Janice | 10 Jul 1958 | Marion – Janice Marie Winters, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Raymond F. Winters, died 10 July 1958 at a Marion hospital. Additional survivors: sister, Deborah Darlene Winters of Marion; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Troy Privett of Trout Dale, and Mrs. Lillie D. Winters of North East, MD. Graveside service at Young’s Cemetery in Grayson County. | |
| Edmiston | James W. | 11 Jul 1958 | Abingdon – James W. Edmiston, 83, died 11 July 1958 at his home. Local survivors include a son, James R. Edmiston of Chilhowie; brother, Gray Edmiston of Chilhowie; 3 sisters, Mrs. Dollie Cole, Mrs. Bill St. John, and Mrs. Prucilla Peterson of Chilhowie. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Abingdon with burial in Mountain View Cemetery. | |
| Pippin | Carl H. | 11 Jul 1958 | Bristol – Carl H. Pippin, 50, died 11 July 1958 at a Bristol hospital. Local survivors include a half-sister, Mrs. W. A. Kell of Marion. Services at Weaver Funeral Home with burial in Mountain View Cemetery. | |
| Patrick | John B., Jr. | 12 Jul 1958 | Clinchburg – John W. Patrick Jr., 44, died 12 July 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: wife, Daisy Herald Patrick; 2 sons, Frankie Patrick and Jerry Patrick of Clinchburg; 2 daughters, Shirley Patrick of Clinchburg and Mrs. Kyle Adams of Saltville; parents, Mr. and Mrs. John B. Patrick of Damascus; 2 brothers, Shell Patrick of Chilhowie and Cecil Patrick of Damascus; 4 sisters, Mrs. Harold Buchanan of Marion, Mrs. George Fulcher of Glade Spring, Mrs. Earl Burnett and Mrs. Beattie Fulcher of Damascus; 2 grandchildren. Services at Old Glade Presbyterian Church with burial in the church cemetery. [nephew of Charles E. Patrick, above] | |
| Fudge | Minnie | 14 Jul 1958 | Chilhowie – Miss Minnie Fudge, 92, died 14 July 1958 at a Marion hospital. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home in Marion with burial in Round Hill Cemetery. [No survivors listed] [Sturgills, Vol III, p. 166: Minnie Fudge, d. Jul 1958; beside John V. Fudge (1882-1882)] | |
| Litton | Jack W., Jr. | 14 Jul 1958 | Roanoke – Jack Wayne Litton Jr., infant son of former Marion residents Mr. and Mrs. Jack W. Litton, died 14 July 1958 at a Roanoke hospital. Additional survivors: grandparents, Mrs. J. B. Litton of Marion and Mr. and Mrs. Leslie Hawley of Radford. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home in Marion with burial in Old Glade Spring Presbyterian Cemetery. | |
| Baumgardner | Charles (Mrs.) | 16 Jul 1958 | Galax – Mrs. Charles Baumgardner died 16 July 1958. Local survivors include a brother, Rev. Walter Spencer of Rural Retreat. Services in Galax with burial in Rural Retreat. | |
| Shrewsbury | Cleta B. | 16 Jul 1958 | Marion – Cleta Bell Shrewsbury, 30, died 16 July 1958 at the home of her father, William Nichols, in Marion. Additional survivors: husband, Ray Shrewsbury; 2 daughters, Connie Jean Shrewsbury and Nancy Shrewsbury of Wolfe, WV; her stepmother, Mrs. William H. Nichols of Marion; 2 sisters, Mrs. Beulah Altizer of Richlands and Mrs. Katherine Barton of Hinton, WV; 3 stepsisters, Mrs. Mary Combs of Sugar Grove, Mrs. Helen Vaughan and Mrs. Phyllis Horne of Bluefield, WV; 4 brothers, Lloyd H. Nichols of Jewel Ridge, William H. Nichols Jr. of Bluefield, Robert Nichols of Norton, and Joseph E. Nichols with bur US Air Force in Caribou, ME. Services at Crumpler Methodist Church in McDowell Co., WV, with burial in Lusk Cemetery. | |
| Taylor | John S. | 16 Jul 1958 | Tannersville – John Stewart Taylor, age 2, died 16 July 1958 when struck by a car near his home. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sam W. Taylor of Tannersville; 3 brothers, George Taylor, Joe Taylor, and J. C. Taylor of Tannersville; 4 sisters, Mrs. John Rose, Pearl Taylor, Nina Taylor, and Mary Taylor of Tannersville. Services at the residence with burial in Crabtree Cemetery. | |
| Gentry | Charles D. | 18 Jul 1958 | Abingdon – Charles D. Gentry, 78, died 18 July 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Walter Smith of Saltville. Services at Wyndale Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Helton | John W. | 18 Jul 1958 | Corn Valley – John W. Helton, 78, died 18 July 1958 at his home. Local survivors include a son, C. J. Helton of Saltville; 2 daughters, Mrs. O. H. Bordwine and Mrs. Claude Garrett of Saltville. Services at Luke [Loop?] Methodist Church with burial in Russell Memorial Cemetery in Lebanon. | |
| McGhee | Paul W. | 18 Nov 1893 | 19 Jul 1958 | Marion – Paul W. McGhee, 65, died 19 July 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife; 3 sons, James McGhee of Broadford, Paul W. McGhee Jr. and Lewis McGhee of Marion; 5 daughters, Mrs. Robert K. Repass and Miss Geraldine McGhee of Marion, Mrs. David K. Minter of Norfolk, Mrs. Mike D. Cassell of Roanoke, and Mrs. Randolph Copenhaver of Rural Retreat; 2 brothers, J. Neal McGhee and John McGhee of Marion; 2 sisters, Mrs. O. L. Pennington of Sacramento, CA, and Miss Fannie McGhee of Marion. Services at Mt. Carmel Methodist Church with burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol I, p. 85: Paul W. McGhee (18 Nov 1893-19 Jul 1958); beside Lula Mae McGhee (17 Apr 1890-5 Apr 1975)] |
| Phipps | Myrtle H. | 21 Jul 1958 | Grassy Creek, NC – Mrs. Myrtle H. Phipps, 74, died 21 July 1958 at a West Jefferson, NC, hospital. Survivors: 2 sons, Lee G. Phipps of Grassy Creek and Fred Phipps of Asheville, NC; daughter Mrs. Edith Pugh of Galax; 4 sisters, Mrs. J. L. C. Anderson of Marion, Mrs. J. D. Parsons and Mrs. W. A. Hash of Mouth of Wilson, and Mrs. H. E. Parsons of Princeton, WV; brother, Crockett Halsey of Mouth of Wilson. Services at New River Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Taylor | Birket F. | 21 Jul 1958 | Comers Rock – Birket F. Taylor, 71, died 21 July 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors include 2 sisters, Mrs. Annie Bennington and Mrs. Burrell Delp of Rural Retreat. Services at Bethel Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Hagy | George P. | 14 Apr 1899 | 22 Jul 1958 | Bluefield, WV – George Palmer Hagy, 59, died 22 July 1958 at a Bluefield, WV, hospital. Local survivors include 2 brothers, L. E. Hagy and Luchen Hagy of Saltville; sister, Mrs. Curren Blevins of Saltville. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Mercer Co., WV, DR9:87:3 – George Palmer Hagy, white male, married, died 22 July 1958 in Mercer Co. of hypernephroma. Born 14 April 1899 in Virginia to V. H. [sic: Vincent G.] Hagy & Iris Combs. Burial at Elizabeth Cemetery. Informant: L. E. Hagy] |
| McClure | A. P. | 22 Jul 1958 | Chilhowie – A. P. McClure, 79, died 22 July 1958 at the home of a daughter, Mrs. Mattie Blevins, in Chilhowie. Additional survivors: son, Howard McClure of Chilhowie; 2 daughters, Mrs. Virgie Tucker and Mrs. Ola Childers of Chilhowie; brother, J. M. McClure of Chilhowie; 18 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. Services at Macedonia Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Dean | Brownie W. (Mrs.) | 23 Jul 1958 | Max Meadows – Mrs. Brownie Wolfe Dean, 49, died 23 July 1958 at a Pulaski hospital. Local survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Ernest Wingate of Crockett. Services at Gunton Park Church of God with burial in the family cemetery. | |
| Oakes | Rachel | 23 Jul 1958 | Marion – Mrs. Rachel Oakes, 69, died 23 July 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Frank Adams of Marion; son, Glenn Scott of Newport News; 3 stepdaughters, Mrs. C. C. Sprinkle and Mrs. J. G. Allen of Marion, and Mrs. Robert Baldwin of Baltimore, MD; 5 stepsons, W. F. Oakes and Thomas Oakes of Williamson, WV, Randolph Oakes, Preston Oakes, and Gaylord Oakes of Newport News; sister, Mrs. J. M. LePlace of Richmond; brother, C. T. S. Snider of Pulaski. Services at Mount Methodist Church with burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery. | |
| Atkins | Joseph T. | 25 Jul 1958 | Atkins – Joseph T. Atkins, 62, died 25 July 1958 at his home. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. M. C. Helton of Wytheville and Mrs. A. L. Teany of Radford; brother, T. A. Atkins of Atkins; 3 sisters, Mrs. Sue A. Wheeler, Miss Minnie Atkins, and Mrs. K. T. Williams of Atkins; 4 grandchildren. Services at Davis Memorial Methodist Church in Atkins with burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol I, p. 91: Joseph P. Atkins (1896-1958)] | |
| Green | Thomas H. | 25 Jul 1958 | Summerfield – Thomas Hale Green, 61, died 25 July 1958 at the Veterans’ Hospital in Mountain Home, TN. Survivors: 2 sisters; 8 brothers. Services at Summerfield Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Arrangements by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence. | |
| Taylor | Sanders M. | 25 Jul 1958 | Saltville – Sanders M. Taylor, 76, died 25 July 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: 9 daughters, Mrs. Harley Call, Mrs. Garland Surber, Mrs. Bill Lowery, Mrs. Glenn Surber, and Mrs. Charlie Rhea of Saltville, Mrs. Troy Henegar and Mrs. Thurman Henegar of Bishop, Mrs. Watha Lambert of Morristown, TN, and Mrs. Harold Bowers of Ragland, WV; 5 sons, Carl Taylor of Tazewell, Sanders E. Taylor of Saltville, Robert V. Taylor of Brevard, NC, Elmer Taylor of Red Jacket, WV, and Edgar Taylor of Matewan, WV; brother, Charlie M. Taylor of Marion; sister, Mrs. Alex Burgess of Abingdon; 57 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Services at McCready Methodist Church with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol II, p. 45: Sanders Taylor (1882-19__); beside Rachel Taylor (1892-1940), w/o Sanders Taylor] | |
| Anderson | James H. (Mrs.) | 10 Oct 1899 | 26 Jul 1958 | Rural Retreat – Mrs. James Hoyt Anderson, 96, died 26 July 1958 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. E. L. Smith, in Princeton, WV. Additional survivors: son, Edgar C. Anderson of Silverwood, MD; 11 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren. Services at Groseclose Chapel with burial in the church cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol III, p. 53: Mattie L. Anderson (10 Oct 1899-26 Jul 1958), w/o James H. Anderson (17 Dec 1871-25 Dec 1947)] |
| Ferguson | Charles W. | 2 Feb 1886 | 28 Jul 1958 | Saltville – Charles W. Ferguson, 72, died 28 July 1958 at his home. Survivors: 2 sisters, Mrs. A. D. Morgan and Miss Becky Ferguson of Saltville; brother, Manse Ferguson of Saltville. Services at Main Street Christian Church with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [s/o Aaron Ferguson & Virginia Price. Sturgills, Vol II, p. 95: Charles W. Ferguson (2 Feb 1886-28 Jul 1958)] |
| Holloway | John W. | 29 Jul 1958 | Broadford – John Wesley Holloway, 76, died 29 July 1958 at a Christiansburg, VA, hospital. Survivors: wife, Victoria Holloway; 2 sons, Berkley Holloway of Filbert, WV and John W. Holloway Jr. of Broadford; 5 daughters, Mrs. J. B. Hornbarger of Christiansburg, Mrs. O. J. Hurt of Salem, Mrs. G. J. Carter of Warwick, Mrs. John E. Clark of North Holston, and Mrs. Joe M. Wilson of Marietta, GA; brother, Will Holloway of Bristol; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ben Brooks of McCready, and Mrs. Sally King of Glade Spring; 6 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Services at Broadford Methodist Church with burial in Riverside Cemetery in Chatham Hill. | |
| Spencer | Minnie C. | 29 Jul 1958 | Marion – Mrs. Minnie Crawley Spencer, 65, died 29 July 1958 at a Pearisburg, VA, hospital. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Cecil B. Wilkinson of Marion and Mrs. Robert E. Pettie of Pearisburg; 3 sons, Earl J. Spencer of Chatham, George L. Spencer of Charlottesville, and Frank R. Spencer Jr. of Peterstown, WV; brother, Robert S. Crawley of Salem; 9 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Services at First Methodist Church in Marion with burial in Fairview Cemetery in Roanoke. | |
| Wymer | Bessie C. | 6 Jan 1891 | 30 Jul 1958 | Marion – Mrs. Bessie Carrico Wymer, 67, died 7 November 1958 at a Bristol hospital. Survivors: husband, James R. Wymer of Marion; 3 daughters, Mrs. H. T. Blankenship of Crandon, Mrs. Ralph Davidson of Atkins, and Mrs. Charles Dixon of Marion; 2 sons, Walter Wymer of Pearisburg and Sidney Wymer of Marion; sister, Mrs. G. C. Sproles of Marion; 2 brothers, Garland B. Carrico of Shrewsbury, WV, and Floyd Carrico of Bristol; 15 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Services at Seaver Funeral Home in Marion with burial in Roselawn Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 193: Bessie C. Wymer (6 Jan 1891-7 Nov 1958); beside stone of James Rhudy Wymer (5 Jul 1890-28 Jan 1959)] |
| Faris | Laura A. | 30 Jul 1958 | Emory – Mrs. Laura A. Faris died 30 July 1958 at her home. Survivors: 3 daughters, Mrs. Dan T. Bundy of New Orleans, LA, Mrs. Joe M. Small of Owassu, MI, and Mrs. Albert Mason of Covington; 4 brothers, Walter Scott, Oscar Scott, Grover Scott and Jesse Scott of Fredericksburg; 2 sisters, Mrs. Dora Stump of York, PA, and Miss Rowena Faris of Kingsport, TN; 4 grandchildren. Services at the residence with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park in Abingdon. | |
| Grubb | Allie J. | 30 Jul 1958 | Eagle Rock – Mrs. Allie Johnson Grubb, 85, died 30 July 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, Jason L. Grubb; daughter, Mrs. E. E. Coffey of Roanoke; son, Herbert Grubb of Troutville; 4 sisters, Mrs. Ester Spraker and Miss Bertha Johnson of Wytheville, Mrs. L. H. Grubb of Pulaski, and Mrs. Bessie Howard of Hyattsville, MD; brother, John Johnson of Wytheville; 16 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Services at Calvary Church with burial in Davis Cemetery. | |
| Harper | George W. | 30 Jul 1958 | [NOTE: poor film quality…difficult to read] Saltville – George W. Harper, 73, died 30 July 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife; 3 sons, Oliver Harper of Cleveland, OH, Manuel Harper of Youngstown, OH, and George Harper Jr. of Petersburg; 7 daughters, Mrs. Amanda McAllister of Saltville, Mrs. Al— Brown of Marion, Mrs. D— Parker of Fort Campbell, KY, Miss Hattie Harper of Petersburg, Mary Harper, Lillian Harper and Jeanette Harper of Saltville. Services at Watson’s Gap Holiness Church with burial in the family cemetery. | |
| Wyrick | Herman T. (Rev.) | 30 Jul 1958 | Hamlet, NC – Services for former Rural Retreat resident Rev. Herman T. Wyrick were conducted 30 July 1958 in Charlotte, NC. Local survivors include a sister, Mrs. Atha Umberger of Rural Retreat. | |
| Davidson | Henry F. | 31 Jul 1958 | Saltville – Henry Ford Davidson, 25, died in an auto accident in Rockville, MD. [No date of death. Published 31 July 1958]. Survivors: son, Richard Ford of Saltville; 4 sisters, Mrs. Dorothy Cubbage and Mrs. Mary L. Davidson of Rockville, Mrs. Melvin Cregger of Ceres, and Mrs. John Hugh Bise of McComas, WV; 5 brothers, Billy Davidson and Fred Davidson of Rockville, James H. Davidson and Sherman Davidson of Richmond, and Robert Lee Davidson of Goldbond; half-brother, Clarence Carter of Rock Spring, WY. Services at Oak Grove Church with burial in the family cemetery. | |
| Cassell | C. W. (Mrs.) | 15 Aug 1878 | 2 Aug 1958 | Ceres – Mrs. C. W. Cassell, 79, died 2 August 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: son, Vernon Cassell of Ceres; 2 daughters, Mrs. Ted R. Calhoun of Sugar Grove and Mrs. Leon Hubble of Ceres; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Services at Zion Methodist Church in Nebo with burial in the church cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 67: Lina Cassell, nee: Yost (15 Aug 1878-2 Aug 1958); beside Charles W. Cassell (18 Nov 1878-12 Oct 1951)] |
| Slagle | Adam A. | 2 Aug 1958 | Marion – Adam Alford Slagle, 80, died 2 August 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife; son, Vernon B. Slagle of Roanoke; daughter, Mrs. W. S. Sylis of Cleveland, OH; 2 brothers, Henry Slagle of Rural Retreat and Wiley Slagle of Marion; 3 sisters, Mrs. America Slagle of Rural Retreat, Mrs. H. H. Martin of Wytheville, and Mrs. Josie Mize of Chilhowie; 3 grandchildren. Services at First Methodist Church in Marion with burial in Fairview Cemetery in Rural Retreat. | |
| Waddell | Wanda B. | 2 Aug 1958 | Wilson, NC – Former Ceres resident Mrs. Wanda Baugh Waddell, 23, died 2 August 1958 at a Wilson, NC, hospital. Survivors: husband; 2 daughters; son; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Baugh of Ceres. Services at Red Oak Church in Ceres with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Minnick | Emma J. | 3 Aug 1958 | Meadowview – Mrs. Emma Jane Minnick, 74, died 3 August 1958 at a Meadowview nursing home. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. John Rotenberry of Bristol; son, Dennis C. Minnick of Marion; sister, Miss Lucy Cole of Meadowview; 2 brothers, Clark Cole and Bert Cole of Meadowview; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Services at Campbell Funeral Home in Abingdon with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park. | |
| Johnson | Ennis | 4 Aug 1958 | Volney – Mrs. Ennis Johnson, 73, died 4 August 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, Ira Johnson; 2 daughters, Miss Susy Johnson and Mrs. Della Perkins of Volney; 4 sons, Bruce Johnson of Grant, Ralph Johnson of Trout Dale, Rev. Charles Johnson of Marion, and Bransom Johnson of Radford; 3 sisters, Mrs. Nannie Thompson of Volney, Mrs. Alia Lovelace of Grassy Creek, NC, and Mrs. Flossie Ballard of Marion; 3 brothers, Will Davis, Oscar Davis, and Brack Davis of Volney. Services at Corinth Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Price | Ambrose | 4 Aug 1958 | Trout Dale – Ambrose V. Price, 67, died 4 August 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Lelia Price; son, Daniel Price of Sussex, NJ; 5 daughters, Mrs. Edith Haga of Atkins, Mrs. Ruby Williams of Trout Dale, Mrs. Amelia Cornetta of Fox, Miss Jewel Price of Washington, DC, and Mrs. Carol Irvin of Cedar Springs; sister, Miss Flossie Price of Big Stone Gap; 4 brothers, John Price and B. H. Price of Trout Dale, Hugh Price and Newton Price of Whitetop; 7 grandchildren. Services at Trout Dale Baptist Church with burial in Trout Dale Cemetery. | |
| Cahill | John W. | 27 Mar 1888 | 5 Aug 1958 | Beckley, WV – Former Saltville resident John W. Cahill, 70, died 5 August 1958 at a Beckley, WV, hospital. Survivors: 2 sisters, Mrs. Pearl DeBusk and Mrs. Walter C. Smith of Saltville. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol II, p. 88: John W. Cahill, WV, PFC US Army, WWI; (27 Mar 1888-5 Aug 1958)] |
| Halsey | John N. | 5 Aug 1958 | Fox – John N. Halsey, 84, died 5 August 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Polly Jane Halsey; 2 daughters, Mrs. Rheba Holdaway and Mrs. Vergie Holdaway of Fox. Services at Pinebranch Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Craven | William T. | 6 Aug 1958 | Chilhowie – William T. Craven, 64, died 6 August 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife; son, William T. Craven Jr. of Madison Heights; 2 daughters, Mrs. Charles Clapp of Madison Heights and Mrs. James E. Ketron of Chilhowie; 2 sisters, Mrs. Luther Gollehorn of Sophia, WV, and Mrs. E. M. Hale of Chilhowie; brother, J. C. Craven of Chilhowie; 4 grandchildren. Services at Riverside Baptist Church with burial in Riverside Cemetery. | |
| Pierce | Ephriam C. | 6 Aug 1958 | Atkins – Ephriam Curtis Pierce, 79, died 6 August 1958 at a Roanoke hospital. Survivors: wife, Ornie Tucker Pierce; 2 daughters, Mrs. Lucy Howard of Royersford, PA, and Mrs. Martha Goldie of Pottstown, PA; son, Samuel Franklin Pierce of Atkins; stepson, Reeber Wagner of Darlington, MD; stepdaughter, Mrs. Danish Moore of London, England; 2 sisters, Miss Rettie Pierce and Mrs. Sarah Sage of Volney; 4 brothers, J. A. Pierce of Goodwell, WV, John Pierce of Volney, George Pierce and Frank Pierce of Opportunity, WA. Services at Middle Fork Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Cregger | Terry L. | 7 Aug 1958 | Saltville – Terry Lynn Cregger, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. John Cregger, died 7 August 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Additional survivors: brother, John Cregger of Saltville; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Henry Marshall and Eugene Cregger of Saltville. Graveside services at Elizabeth Cemetery. | |
| Lovelace | Sallie M. | 7 Aug 1958 | Trout Dale – Mrs. Sallie M. Lovelace, 88, died 7 August 1958 at her home. Survivors: 4 daughters, Mrs. Jennie Plummer of Marion, Mrs. Mae Blevins of Bassett, Mrs. Gwyn Jones of Pulaski and Mrs. Zollie Holman of Trout Dale; 3 sons, Frank Lovelace of Walla Walla, WA, Edd Lovelace of Richmond, and Wayne Lovelace of Williamsburg; 2 sisters, Mrs. Nora Inglis of Stevenson, AL, and Mrs. Alice Cain of Ellis, KS. Services at Liberty Hill Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Vaught | Wiley | 7 Aug 1958 | Groseclose – Wiley J. Vaught, 69, died 7 August 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Sally C. Vaught; sister, Mrs. H. M. Heldreth of Bluefield, WV; 2 brothers, R. V. Vaught of Bluefield and T. O. Vaught of Wytheville. Services at Fulton Methodist Church with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. | |
| Jones | Donald E., Jr. | 10 Aug 1958 | Marion – Donald E. Jones Jr., infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Donald E. Jones, died 10 August 1958 at a Marion hospital. Additional survivors: brother, Stuart William Jones of Marion; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Major Hash of Marion and Mrs. T. C. Christian of Amonate. Graveside services at South Fork Baptist Cemetery. | |
| Pennington | Elizabeth | 11 Aug 1958 | Chilhowie – Mrs. Elizabeth Pennington, 70, died 11 August 1958 at her home in the St. Clair community. Survivors: 4 sons, David Pennington, Ambrose Pennington and Glen Pennington of Chilhowie, and Thomas Pennington of Anawalt, WV; 2 daughters, Mrs. Melvin Poe and Mrs. Cora Gwaltney of Chilhowie; 4 brothers, Martin Hart, Harrison Hart and Bee Hart of Chilhowie, and Fields Hart of Nella, NC; 3 sisters, Mrs. Rose Barr and Mrs. Elsine Carter of Chilhowie and Mrs. Lane Pennington of Troutville; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Services at St. Clair Union Baptist Church with burial in McClure Cemetery. | |
| Pickle | James D. | 11 Aug 1958 | Marion – James Douglas Pickle, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Wade Pickle, died 11 August 1958 at a Marion hospital. Additional survivors: sister, Rosa Mae Pickle of Marion; brother, Richard W. Pickle of Marion; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Pickle of Marion, and Mr. and Mrs. Earl Cole of Marion. Graveside services at West Cemetery. | |
| Tilson | Bertie L. | 11 Aug 1958 | Trout Dale – Mrs. Bertie Lou Tilson, 74, died 11 August 1958 at the home of a niece, Mrs. Catherine Anderson. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home with burial in Anderson Cemetery. | |
| Bishop | Eva | 13 Aug 1958 | Trout Dale – Mrs. Eva Bishop, 54, died 13 August 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: husband, J. H. Bishop; daughter, Mrs. Hope Reedy of Trout Dale; son, J. H. Bishop Jr. of Phoenix, MD; 2 brothers, Lester Greer of Trout Dale and Alva Greer; 2 grandchildren. Services at Trout Dale Baptist Church with burial in Fairwood Cemetery. | |
| Umberger | Agnes | 13 Aug 1958 | Wytheville – Mrs. Agnes U. Umberger, 55, died 13 August 1958 at her home. Local survivors include a sister, Mrs. Edith L. Irvin of Crockett. Services at Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Hutton | Edward | 15 Aug 1958 | Marion – Edward J. Hutton, 89, died 15 August 1958 at his home. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. W. G. Eads of Marion; brother, W. L. Hutton of Marion; 5 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Services at Centenary Methodist Church with burial in Hutton Cemetery. | |
| Hutchinson | Minnie F. | 14 Jul 1905 | 17 Aug 1958 | Atkins – Mrs. Minnie Feazell Hutchinson, 53, died 17 August 1958 in Portsmouth, VA. Survivors: husband, H. B. Hutchinson of Portsmouth; son, Jimmy Hutchinson of Atkins; 3 sisters, the Misses Bertie Feazell and Margaret Feazell of Atkins, and Mrs. Sidney Musser of Richmond. Services at Davis Memorial Methodist Church with burial in Roselawn Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 128: Minnif F. Hutchinson (14 Jul 1905-17 Aug 1958); beside stone of Holland B. Hutchinson (1 Feb 1897-1 May 1974)] |
| Buchanan | Clarence A. | 17 Aug 1958 | Saltville – Clarence Archie Buchanan, 45, died 17 August 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Kate C. Buchanan; 3 sons, Clarence A. Buchanan Jr. of Johnson City, TN, James H. Buchanan of Roanoke, and —-art Buchanan [illegible] of Saltville; mother, Mrs. J. E. Buchanan of Saltville; 4 brothers, Hughes Buchanan, Glenn Buchanan and Frank Buchanan of Saltville, and Bob Buchanan of Roanoke; 7 sisters, Mrs. E. N. Hardy, Miss Lyde Buchanan and Mrs. Helen Dunbar of Richmond, Miss Ruth Buchanan of Daytona Beach, FL, Mrs. Katherine Keesee and Mrs. Ralph Foster of Roanoke, and Mrs. Robert Daugherty of Marion. Services at Union Methodist Church in Beaver Creek with burial in Ridgedale Cemetery in Chatham Hill. | |
| Cooke | Lucille B. | 17 Aug 1958 | Rural Retreat – Mrs. Lucille Baughman Cooke, 68, died 17 August 1958 at a Wytheville hospital. Survivors: sister, Mrs. Carrie Jones of Johnson City, TN; brother, Harry Baughman of Inverness, FL. Services at Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat with burial in Mountain View Cemetery. | |
| Brewer | Nancy C. | 5 Mar 1908 | 18 Aug 1958 | Sugar Grove – Miss Nancy Clyde Brewer, 50, died 18 August 1958 at her home. Survivors: father, Joseph W. Brewer of Sugar Grove; brother, Charles Brewer of Sugar Grove; 3 sisters, Mrs. Emma Ellis of Sugar Grove, Mrs. G. E. Barr of Glade Spring, and Mrs. Richard Vipperman of Cleveland, OH. Services at Sugar Grove Baptist Church with burial in Slemp Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol III, p. 189: Nancy Clyde Brewer (5 Mar 1908-18 Aug 1958)] |
| Comer | Harry G. | 18 Aug 1958 | Hudson, NC – Former Marion resident Harry G. Comer, 49, died 18 August 1958. Survivors: wife, Cynthia Prater Comer of Hudson; 2 sons, Randall Comer and Tommy Comer of Hudson; his mother, Mrs. Josie Comer of Marion; 5 sisters, Mrs. H. C. Barker and Mrs. Wade Ross of Marion, Mrs. Eddie Taylor of Sugar Grove, Mrs. Laura Campbell of Roanoke, and Mrs. Lucy Jones of Amarillo, TX; 3 brothers, Robert Comer of California, Russ Comer of Quincy, FL, and Hunter Comer of Hudson. Services at Harris Chapel Baptist Church in Hudson with graveside rites in Roselawn Cemetery in Marion. [Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 193: Harry G. Comer (23 Oct 1909-18 Aug 1958); beside tombstone of Cynthia P. Comer (24 Oct 1906-12 Jan 1994)] | |
| Gorsline | Lucille | 18 Aug 1958 | Laurel Bloomery, TN – Ms. Lucille Pennington Gorsline, 32, died 18 August 1958 at a Roanoke hospital. Local survivors include a sister, Mrs. Blanche Campbell of Chilhowie. [No arrangements listed] | |
| Marsh | Rhoda J. | 18 Aug 1958 | Wytheville – Mrs. Rhoda Jane Marsh, 86, died 18 August 1958 at a Wytheville hospital. Survivors: son, J. K. Marsh of Crockett; brother, Russell Kinser of Marion. Services at Berea Christian Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Vaughan | Virginia | 18 Aug 1958 | Fries – Mrs. Virginia Victoria Vaughan, 71, died 18 August 1958 at a Galax hospital. Local survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Charlie LeRue of Independence. Services at Atkins Memorial Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Moore | Rosa B. | 21 Dec 1878 | 19 Aug 1958 | Christiansburg, VA – Mrs. Rosa Burnett Moore died 19 August 1958 at her home. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. R. G. Scott of Marion; 2 sisters, Mrs. Hattie Dalton of Hillsville and Mrs. Laura Williamson of Radford; 2 brothers, Dr. Charles K. Burnett of Hillsville and E. S. Burnett of Willis. Services at Seaver Funeral Home in Marion with burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol I, p. 94: Rosa Moore, nee: Burnett (21 Dec 1878-19 Aug 1958)] |
| Barnes | Ed | 19 Aug 1958 | Rugby – Ed Barnes, 94, died 19 August 1958 at the home of a granddaughter, Mrs. Howard Rutherford, of Volney. Additional survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Minnie Testerman of Havre de Grace, MD and Mrs. Mattie Hall of Rugby; 3 sons, James Barnes and Cleve Barnes of Rugby, and George Barnes of Bel Air, MD. Services at Corinth Baptist Church with burial in Greenwood Cemetery. | |
| Lindamood | Dorothy J. | 19 Aug 1958 | Bluefield, WV – Mrs. Dorothy Janelle Lindamood, 18, died 19 August 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, Robert D. Lindamood of Bluefield; daughter, Danita Jean Lindamood of Bluefield; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Joe H. Smith of Marion; brother, Joe H. Smith Jr. of Marion; 6 sisters, Jewel Smith, Shirley Smith, Frances Smith, Mary Lou Smith, Donna Jo Smith and Sally Smith of Marion; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Steve Simms of Pageton, WV. Services at Mt. Zion Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Nichols | Lorene V. | 19 Aug 1958 | Marion – Lorene Vickie Nichols, age 6 months, died 19 August 1958 at her home. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Nichols; 2 sisters, Gail Nichols and Jane Nichols of Marion; 2 brothers, Charles Nichols and Willis Nichols of Marion; grandparents, Mrs. Carrie Gross of Atkins and Mrs. Lizzie Nichols of Glade Spring. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home with burial in Walker’s Creek Cemetery. | |
| Johnson | Susie | 10 Jan 1892 | 20 Aug 1958 | Abingdon – Mrs. L. R. Johnson died 20 August 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors include a brother, A. J. Hockett of Glade Spring. Services at Abingdon Baptist Church with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park. [Susie Lee Hockett (10 Jan 1892-20 Aug 1958), d/o Thomas Aistrop Hockett & Augustine W. “Tiny” Jackson; m. 16 Nov 1906, WCV, Lee R. Johnson, s/o George W. Johnson & Margaret Ann “Maggie” Poston] |
| Brewer | William L. | 20 Aug 1958 | Fox – William Leff Brewer, 72, died 20 August 1958 at his home. Local survivors include his wife, Mrs. Verdie Brewer; son, Hershel Brewer of Independence; sister, Mrs. Lizzie Rutherford of Trout Dale. Services at Fox Creek Church with burial in Fox Chapel Cemetery. | |
| Holdaway | Emory C. | 20 Aug 1958 | Fox – Emory Columbus Holdaway, 85, died 20 August 1958 at his home. Survivors include 3 daughters, Mrs. Herbert Holdaway, Mrs. Mazie Wimmer and Mrs. Dewey Reeves of Fox. Services at Pinebranch Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| West | Bertha B. | 20 Aug 1958 | Marion – Bertha B. West died 20 August 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, Wiley W. West; daughter, Mrs. Roy Tilson of Marion; 2 sons, Howard West of Sugar Grove and Ray West with the US Army at Ft. Jackson, SC; her mother, Mrs. Josie A. Mize of Marion; 2 sisters, Mrs. Bob Myers of Marion and Mrs. William Baldwin of Camp; 3 brothers, Frank Mize of Bastian, Ryburn Mize of Marion and Milton Mize of Chilhowie. Services at Hopkins View Baptist Church with burial in West Cemetery. | |
| Shepherd | Edward | 21 Aug 1958 | Saltville – Edward Shepherd, 81, died 21 August 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: 4 daughters, Mrs. B. A. McAllister, Miss Ruby Shepherd, Mrs. John H. Short and Mrs. Bert Sword of Saltville; 2 sons, John Shepherd and Curtis Shepherd of Saltville; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Services at the residence with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol II, p. 41: Edd D. Shepherd (1877-1958)] | |
| Poore | Robert P. | 22 Aug 1958 | Baltimore, MD – Former Saltville resident Robert P. Poore, 22, died 22 August 1958. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Poore of Saltville; 4 brothers, Joseph Poore, Cubby Poore, Johnny Poore and Harvey Poore Jr. of Baltimore, MD; 3 sisters, Mrs. Margaret Roe and Mrs. Violet Thomas of Baltimore, and Mrs. Junior Woodward of Saltville. Services at First Church of God in Saltville with burial in the family cemetery. | |
| Miller | Mary J. | 24 Aug 1958 | Chilhowie – Mrs. Mary Jane “Dolly” Miller, 79, died 24 August 1958 at her home. Survivors: 3 sons, Neal Miller, Lawrence Miller and Billy Miller of Chilhowie; 2 daughters, Miss Josie Miller and Miss Mae Miller of Chilhowie; brother, C. E. McVey of Smithshire, IL; 6 grandchildren. Services at Macedonia Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Orr | L. R. (Mrs.) | 17 Jul 1880 | 25 Aug 1958 | Marion – Mrs. L. R. Orr, 78, died 25 August 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. L. B. Snapp of Marion; 2 sons, Robert A. Orr and Stuart M. Orr of Marion; 2 sisters, Mrs. T. F. Williams of Meadowview and Mrs. R. H. Orr of Stockton, CA. Services at Walker’s Creek Presbyterian Church with burial in Roselawn Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 191: Ellen J. Orr (17 Jul 1880-25 Aug 1958); beside stone of Leigh R. Orr (15 Jul 1883-15 Jul 1948)] |
| Halley | Martha | 26 Aug 1958 | Morristown, TN – Former Abingdon resident Mrs. Martha French Halley died 26 August 1958 at her home. Local survivors include a nephew, French Kreger of Chilhowie. Services at Brooks Chapel in Morristown with burial in Jarnegan Cemetery in Morristown. | |
| Wingate | George W. | 26 Aug 1958 | Comers Rock – George W. Wingate, 86, died 26 August 1958 at the home of a son. Survivors: son, Roy Wingate of the Bethel Community; 3 grandsons; 1 great-granddaughter. Services at Bethel Methodist Church with burial in the 16-Acre Field Cemetery near Bethel. | |
| Clark | Alice C. | 27 Aug 1958 | Atkins – Mrs. Alice Catron Clark, 49, died 27 August 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: husband, Luther Clark; 2 daughters, Mrs. Kyle Catron and Miss Joyce Clark of Atkins; 2 sons, Eugene Clark of Greenville, SC, and James Clark of Marion; sister, Mrs. Virginia Bane of Tacoma Park, MD; 3 brothers, Gene Catron of Marion, Harry Catron of Wagner, SC, and Paul Catron of Tacoma Park; 2 grandchildren. Services at Cedar Bluff Baptist Church with burial in Roselawn Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 129: Alice M. Clark (1908-1958), w/o Z. Luther Clark; beside tombstone of Z. Luther Clark (1903-1978)] | |
| Vickers | Charlie H. | 27 Aug 1958 | Abingdon – Charlie Herman Vickers, 45, died 27 August 1958 while working in a field near his home. Local survivors include a brother, Sherman Vickers of Marion. Services at Brumley Gap Methodist Church with burial in Counts Cemetery. | |
| Meredith | Mary T. | 30 Aug 1958 | Groseclose – Mrs. Mary Taylor Meredith, 79, died 30 August 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Hal Vaught of Groseclose and Mrs. Paul Bates of Baltimore, MD; sister, Mrs. B. K. Hackler of Roanoke; 8 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Services at Fulton Methodist Church with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. | |
| Dobbins | Milton E. | 24 Sep 1910 | 31 Aug 1958 | Saltville – Milton E. Dobbins, 47, died 31 August 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Nell White Dobbins; his mother, Lela M. Dobbins; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ralph Colley Jr. of Saltville and Mrs. James T. Coulthard of Lake Charles, LA. Services at Madam Russell Methodist Church with burial in Roselawn Cemetery in Marion. [s/o F. E. & Lela Dobbins. Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 144: Milton Edward Dobbins (24 Sep 1910-31 Aug 1958), beside tombstone of Nell Dobbins, nee: White (28 Jan 1909-17 Oct 1971)] |
| Carrico | Martha A. | 31 Aug 1958 | Fries – Mrs. Martha Alice Carrico, 88, died 31 August 1958 at the home of a daughter in Fries. Survivors: 4 daughters, Mrs. Hobart Hines, Mrs. Mrs. Troy Murphy, Mrs. Will Turner and Mrs. Raymond Caudell of Fries; 3 sons, Harvey Carrico of Fries, Stewart Carrico of Independence, and William Carrico of Cleveland, OH; 3 brothers, T. F. Catron, Charlie Catron and S. F. Catron of Elk Creek; sister, Mrs. Virginia Lambert of Missouri. | |
| Cassidy | Eugene | 31 Aug 1958 | Saltville – Eugene Cassidy, 71, died 31 August 1958 at his home. Survivor: wife, Maggie Mercer Cassidy. Services at Main Street Christian Church with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol II, p. 92: Eugene Cassidy (1887-1958); beside stone of Maggie M. Cassidy (1890-1966), w/o Eugene Cassidy] | |
| Edmiston | Douglas E. | 1 Sep 1958 | Chilhowie – Douglas Eugene Edmiston, 11, died 1 September 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Gray Edmiston of Chilhowie; brother, Ronnie Lee Edmiston of Chilhowie. Services at St. James Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Hamm | Dillard J. | 1 Sep 1958 | Meadowview – Dillard Jacob Hamm, 74, died 1 September 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Betty Widener Hamm; 6 sons, Claude Hamm and Lee Hamm of Chilhowie, Vester Hamm of Troutville, John Hamm of Damascus, and Clifford Hamm and Roy Hamm of Danville; daughter, Mrs. Winnie Mae Martin of Meadowview; 14 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services at Widener’s Valley Church with burial in Widener’s Valley Cemetery. | |
| Kenny | Hazel A. | 3 Sep 1958 | Washington, DC – Former Independence resident Mrs. Hazel Andrews Kenny, 48, died 3 September 1958 at a Washington DC hospital. Survivors: husband, George W. Kenny; son, George W. Kenny Jr. with the US Army; her mother, Mrs. Lena Andrews of Independence; 2 sisters, Mrs. Gertrude Reeves of Los Angeles, CA, and Mrs. Dorothy Marino of Baltimore, MD; brother, K. D. Andrews of Independence. Services at Independence Methodist Church with burial in Crab Creek Cemetery. | |
| Rymer | David L. | 3 Sep 1958 | Marion – David Linwood Rymer, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Rymer, died 3 September 1958 at a Marion hospital. Additional survivors: grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Stanley Rymer and Mrs. Susie Argenbright of Marion. Graveside services at Attoway Cemetery. | |
| Ellis | E. P. | 18 Jun 1884 | 4 Sep 1958 | Marion – E. P. Ellis, 74, died 4 September 1958. Survivors: wife, 2 sons, J. E. Ellis and L. Stuart Ellis of Marion; daughter, Mrs. Julian Collins of Marion; 2 brothers, Cecil Ellis of Paris, IL, and Virgil Ellis of Peoria, IL; 5 sisters, Mrs. Charles Dalton of Grayville, IL, Mrs. Leon Babcock of Shreveport, LA, Mrs. T. K. Mercer of Paris, Mrs. Bruce Sherwood of Richmond, and Mrs. A. L. Gibson of Chattanooga, TN; 5 grandchildren. Services at Royal Oak Presbyterian Church with burial in Roselawn Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 120: Ellsworth Porter Ellis (18 Jun 1884-4 Sep 1958)] |
| Montgomery | Susan G. | 30 Jan 1861 | 4 Sep 1958 | Glade Spring – Mrs. Susan Gordon Montgomery, 97, died 4 September 1958 at her home. Survivors: 5 sons, Claude D. Montgomery of Bristol, Dr. G. A. Montgomery of Radford, G. R. Montgomery of Glade Spring, E. A. Montgomery of Charleston, WV, and J. C. Montgomery of Oak Ridge, TN; 3 daughters, Mrs. C. G. McNew of Bristol, Miss Louise Montgomery and Mrs. Frank D. Rector of Glade Spring; sister, Mrs. Eddie Dehaven of Kenosha, WI; 8 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with burial in Old Glade Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery. [Tombstone states 30 Jan 1861-4 Sep 1958] |
| Mabe | Melvin L. | 4 Sep 1958 | Marion – Melvin Leff Mabe, 24, died 4 September 1958 in an automobile accident. Survivors: wife, Shirley Louthen Mabe of Marion; son, Carl A. Mabe of Marion; his mother, Mrs. Viola Mabe of Detroit, MI; 2 sisters, Mrs. Vernon Bogley and Miss Wanda Mabe of Detroit; brother, Frank Mabe of Detroit; half-brother, William Mabe of Saltville. Services at Grace Methodist Church with burial in Riverside Cemetery in Rich Valley. | |
| Williams | Stuart F. | 4 Sep 1958 | Marion – Stuart Francis Williams, 21, died 4 September 1958 in an automobile accident. [No survivors listed]. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home with burial in Round Hill Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol. III, p. 154: Stuart Francis Williams (30 Jan 1937-4 Sep 1958); PFC US Army, s/o Theodore Williams] | |
| Brown | Harold F. | 5 Sep 1958 | Marion – Harold F. Brown, 58, died 5 September 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivor: sister, Mrs. Lucille Malone of Pittsburgh, PA. Services at Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church with burial in Wyndale Cemetery. | |
| Houseman | Annie L. | 5 Sep 1958 | Crockett – Mrs. Anne Laurie Houseman, 74, died 5 September 1958 at her home. Local survivors include her husband, Stuart Houseman; 2 daughters, Mrs. Greek Sult and Mrs. Henry Spraker of Crockett; sister, Mrs. Edgar Kincer of Crockett. Services at Mt. Ephriam Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Greenwood | Charles B. | 6 Sep 1958 | Marion – Charles Bolen Greenwood, 59, died 6 September 1958 in Hampton. Survivors: wife, Ola Buck Greenwood; 8 sons, Eugene Greenwood and Garland Greenwood of Marion, C. B. Greenwood Jr., Bill Greenwood and Warren Greenwood of Hampton, Ralph Greenwood of Roy, UT, Joe Greenwood with the US Army in Ft. Lewis, WA, and Robert Greenwood with the US Air Force in Washington, DC; daughter, Mrs. Donald Lovelace of Roanoke; 12 grandchildren. Services at Ebenezer Lutheran Church with burial in Mountain View Cemetery at Rural Retreat. | |
| Heslep | William J. | 6 Sep 1958 | Marion – William J. Heslep died 6 September 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 4 sons, Joseph H. Heslep of Erie, PA, Harry B. Heslep of Elliston, VA, W. James Heslep of Abingdon, and C. R. Heslep of Salem; 2 sisters, Mrs. Lula J. Hall of Elliston and Mrs. Lucy Sears of Edgewood, MD; 4 grandchildren. Services at Grant E. Bryant Funeral Home in Elliston with burial in Sherwood Park in Salem. | |
| Kelly | Joseph L. (Mrs.) | 6 Sep 1958 | Bristol – Mrs. Joseph L. Kelly, 83, died 6 September 1958 at her home. Survivors: 4 daughters, Mrs. Arthur Hooks of Bristol, Mrs. Whitwell W. Coxe and Mrs. Charles L. Cocke of Roanoke, and Mrs. Palmer Rutherford of Falls Church; son, Joseph L. Kelly Jr. of Norfolk; 2 sisters, Miss Banie Hull of Bristol and Mrs. W. H. T. Squires of Alexandria; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren. Services at State Street Methodist Church in Bristol with burial in East Hill Cemetery. [born in Marion, VA; widow of Judge Joseph Kelly of the Virginia Supreme Court.] | |
| Liddle | Lucy F. | 6 Sep 1958 | Galax – Mrs. Lucy Fidella Liddle, 82, died 6 September 1958 at her home. Local survivors include a sister, Mrs. Carrie Edwards of Independence. Services at Mt. Vale Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Hubble | Annie P. | 7 Sep 1958 | Ceres – Mrs. Annie Perry Hubble, 56, died 7 September 1958 at a Wytheville hospital. Survivors: husband, Bruce Hubble; son, Kenneth Hubble of Ceres; her father, Walter S. Foglesong of Ceres; brother, Henry Foglesong of Williamson, WV. Services at Sharon Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Pickle | Daniel R. | 9 Sep 1958 | Groseclose – Daniel Reece Pickle, 80, died 9 September 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Lottie Kell Pickle; 6 sons, Daniel Pickle of Durham, NC, Lloyd Pickle of Atkins, Dayton Pickle of Marion, Audrey Pickle of Cincinnati, OH, and Hoover Pickle and Wesley Pickle of Groseclose; 4 daughters, Mrs. R. V. Lundy of Randleman, NC, Mrs. R. V. Mayo of Panama City, FL, Mrs. John Odham of Blountville, TN, and Mrs. Roy Foster of Atkins; brother, William Pickle of Seven Mile Ford; 25 grandchildren; 6 great-grandchildren. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. | |
| Chryst | Helen | 10 Sep 1958 | Boone, NC – Former Marion resident Helen Lynch Chryst, 83, died 10 September 1958 at a Boone, NC, nursing home. Survivors: 3 daughters, Mrs. Robert Lane Anderson of Marion, Mrs. C. E. Housman of Salisbury, NC, and Miss Janet Chryst of New York. Services and burial in Van Wert, OH. | |
| Mock | Lewis E. | 10 Sep 1958 | Mountain City, TN – Dr. Lewis Emmitt Mock, 83, died 10 September 1958 at his home. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. W. W. Scott Jr. of Marion. Services at First Methodist Church in Mountain City with burial in Mountain View Cemetery. | |
| Hassel | Mamie S. | 11 Sep 1958 | Marion – Mrs. Mamie S. Hassel, 69, died 11 September 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Wimbish Hockett of Damascus; sister, Mrs. W. E. Davis of Marion; 2 step-sons, Paul Hassel of Chicago and Dale Hassel of Indianapolis, IN; 2 brothers, Fred Davis of Marion and Joe Davis of Richmond; 3 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home with burial in Round Hill Cemetery. | |
| Heldreth | Dexter W. (Mrs.) | 11 Sep 1958 | Groseclose – Mrs. Dexter W. Heldreth, 70, died 11 September 1958 at her home. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Ralph Dutton and Mrs. Howard Beverly of Atkins; son, Marvin T. Heldreth of Groseclose; brother, O. P. Steffey of Chattanooga, TN. Services at Seaver Funeral Home with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. | |
| Purcell | Bertie C. | 11 Sep 1958 | Groseclose – Mrs. Bertie Cregger Purcell, 57, died 11 September 1958 at the home of a daughter in Groseclose. Survivors: 3 daughters, Mrs. Glen Anders Jr. of Groseclose, and Mrs. Minnie Dooley and Mrs. Kenneth Wilford of Superior, NE; son, Gerald Purcell of Falls Church; 4 step-sons, Bill Purcell of Richlands, Preston Purcell and Roy Purcell of Abingdon, and Henry Purcell of California; 6 brothers, George Cregger, Ed Cregger, and L. A. Cregger of Ceres, Miller Cregger and Gardner Cregger of Maryland, and Paul Cregger of Richmond; 10 grandchildren. Services at Seaver Funeral Home with burial in Mountain View Cemetery. | |
| Buchanan | Ola E. | 12 Sep 1958 | Marion – Miss Ola Elizabeth Buchanan, 55, died 12 September 1958 at her home. Survivors: 3 sisters, Mrs. Vivian Wheeler and Mrs. Laura Buchanan of Marion, and Mrs. J. W. Childress of Bristol. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home with burial in Thomas Cemetery. | |
| Keith | James (Mrs.) | 12 Sep 1958 | Saltville – Mrs. James J. Keith, 67, died 12 September 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband; 4 sons, Robert Keith and Ray Keith of Saltville, and Henry Keith and Early Keith of Bristol; daughter, Miss Virginia Keith of Saltville; 2 brothers, Leonard Price of Plasterco and Henry Price of Saltville; 4 sisters, Mrs. Marvin Dean of Marion, Mrs. Fred Baird of Richmond, Mrs. Otto Doan of Danville, and Mrs. Nannie Arnold of Lebanon; half-sister, Mrs. J. Blaine Dancy of Marion; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services at First Christian Church in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. | |
| Martin | Annie | 12 Sep 1958 | Damascus – Mrs. Annie E. Martin, 79, died 12 September 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Nannie Kress of Chilhowie. Services at Wright Funeral Home in Damascus with burial in Mock Cemetery. | |
| Fox | H. G. | 13 Sep 1958 | Marion – H. Garland Fox, 60, died 13 September 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Marigold Cormany Fox; daughter, Mrs. Warren F. Wright of Baltimore, MD; brother, Harold Fox of Marion; 4 sisters, Miss Bess Fox and Mrs. W. A. Crouse of Marion, Mrs. J. H. Durham of Forest Hill, MD, and Mrs. D. C. Blevins of Roanoke; 3 grandchildren. Services at Seaver Funeral Home with burial in Roselawn Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 188: H. Garland Fox (20 Dec 1897-13 Sep 1958)] | |
| Jones | Robert | 14 Sep 1958 | Clarksburg, MD – Former Marion resident Robert C. Jones, 47, died 14 September 1958 at a Washington, DC, hospital. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Rose Umbarger Jones; 2 sons, William Charles Jones and Donald Wayne Jones of Clarksburg; 5 sisters, Mrs. William Doss and Mrs. James Doss of Bristol, TN, Mrs. Robert Hash of Dickerson, MD, Mrs. Edward Barger and Mrs. Glenn Carrico of Marion; 5 brothers, Paul Jones of Bristol, Gilbert Jones of McArthur WV, Oscar Jones of Kenbridge, and Henry Jones and Garland Jones of Marion. Services at Zion Chapel Church of God in Atkins with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. | |
| Barnett | Bentley M. | 15 Sep 1958 | Elliston – Bentley M. Barnett, 80, died 15 September 1958 at a Roanoke hospital. Survivors include a daughter, Miss Elizabeth Barnett of Marion. Services at Bryant Funeral Home with burial in Sherwood Cemetery in Roanoke. | |
| Hogston | Brady | 17 Sep 1958 | Goldbond, VA – Former North Holston resident Brady Hogston, 49, died 17 September 1958 at a Pearisburg, VA, hospital. Survivors: wife, Virginia Rolen Hogston; 3 daughters, Mrs. John W. Collins of Richmond, and the Misses Patsy Hogston and Joyce Hogston of Goldbond; brother, Otis Hogston of Sugar Grove. Arrangements by Henderson Funeral Home of Saltville. | |
| Chapman | Albert | 17 Jun 1910 | 18 Sep 1958 | Saltville – Albert Glenford Chapman, 47, died 18 September 1958 at Olin Chemical Corporation. Survivors: wife, Susie Osborne Chapman; son, James Chapman of Bristol; 3 sisters, Mrs. Paul Taylor of Saltville, Mrs. Curtis Helton of Pearisburg, and Mrs. E. B. Fleming of Princeton, WV; 3 brothers, Ross Chapman of Saltville, Thomas Chapman of Martinsville, and Harry Chapman of Oldsmar, FL; 1 grandchild. Services at Main Street Christian Church in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Albert Glenford Chapman (17 Jun 1910-18 Sep 1958), s/o John Ross Chapman & Elizabeth J. “Lizzie” Taylor; m. Susie Gay Osborne (9 Nov 1911-14 Feb 1989)] |
| Free | James | 18 Sep 1958 | Norfolk, VA – Former Smyth County resident James L. Free, 53, died 18 September 1958 at a Portsmouth hospital. Survivors: wife, Lois Humphrey Free; 2 daughters, Mrs. Patsy Lee Boggs and Miss Laura Lou Free of Norfolk; son, James F. Free of Norfolk. Graveside services at Mt. Carmel Cemetery near Marion. [Sturgills, Vol I, p. 82: James L. Free, Lt. US Navy (28 Jul 1905-18 Feb 1958); beside Lois H. Free (9 Oct 1908-29 Sep 1974). Obituary published in September newspaper. Assuming the Feb. tombstone date to be an engravers error or typo] | |
| Price | Elizabeth | 18 Sep 1958 | Damascus – Mrs. Elizabeth Price, 76, died 18 September 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: husband, Floyd Price; 3 daughters, Mrs. Minnie Widener of Glade Spring, Mrs. Ethel Widener and Miss Annie Price of Marion; son, Ben Price of Mountain City, TN; 20 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Services at Mt. Olivet Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Hedrick | William E. | 20 Sep 1958 | Rural Retreat – William Eli Hedrick, 81, died 20 September 1958 at his home. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Lelia Hedrick of Rural Retreat; 2 sons, Claude Hedrick of Pulaski and Ralph Hedrick of Rural Retreat. Services at Fulton Methodist Church with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. | |
| Richardson | Drucy | 20 Sep 1958 | Marion – Mrs. Drucy Darthuly Richardson, 65, died 20 September 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, George W. Richardson; 2 daughters, Mrs. Wayne Nancy of King, NC, and Mrs. Eddie Blackwell of Richmond, VA; son, Zeb Richardson of Marion; 2 step-daughters, Mrs. T. F. Hambly of Houston, TX, and Mrs. Harrison Jones of Kernersville, NC; step-son, Vance Richardson of Peach Bottom, PA; brother, John Suit of Troutdale; sister, Mrs. Charley Dempsey of Chilhowie. Services at Union Baptist Church with burial in McClure Cemetery. | |
| Ferguson | Mansfield | 30 Jul 1874 | 21 Sep 1958 | Quarry – Mansfield Ferguson, 84, died 21 September 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: 2 sons, Clyde Ferguson of Saltville and James R. Ferguson of Portsmouth; daughter, Mrs. Ben Spruill of Portsmouth; 2 sisters, Miss Becky Ferguson and Mrs. A. D. Morgan of Saltville; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Services at Quarry Methodist Church with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Mansfield Ferguson (30 Jul 1874-21 Sep 1958), s/o Aaron Ferguson & Virginia Price; m. 18 Jun 1898, SCV, Rachel B. Allison (11 Aug 1877-11 Jul 1948), d/o John Patterson Allison & Hannah A. Moore] |
| Blankenbeckler | Jessie | 21 Sep 1958 | Chilhowie – Mrs. Jessie Thruston Blankenbeckler, 77, died 21 September 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: son, W. A. Wolfe Jr. of Chilhowie; 2 granddaughters. Services at Riverside Baptist Church with burial in Riverside Cemetery. | |
| Henderson | Melvina | 21 Sep 1958 | Rugby – Mrs. Melvina E. Henderson, 84, died 21 September 1958 at her home. Survivors: 2 sons, Harry Henderson and Herman Henderson of Rugby; 4 daughters, Mrs. Ettie Reedy and Mrs. Pearl Chatham of Rugby, Mrs. Winnie Hall of Bel Air, MD, and Mrs. Effie Reedy of Volney; 30 grandchildren; 57 great-grandchildren; 4 great-great-grandchildren. Services at Corinth Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Routh | Julia S. | 21 Sep 1958 | Saltville – Mrs. Julia S. Routh, 59, died 21 September 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: husband, Claude R. Routh; son, Ralph Routh of Glade Spring; 6 daughters, Mrs. Gus McNew, Mrs. Cecil Marshall and Mrs. Don Jones of Saltville, Mrs. Bill McGlocklin of Glade Spring, Mrs. Nobel Wise and Mrs. Eugene Poore of Norfolk; 3 brothers, Foster French of New Jersey, Ed French of Saltville, and Hyter French of Glade Spring; 3 sisters, Mrs. John Roberts of Glade Spring, Mrs. T. G. Roberts of Florida, and Mrs. R. L. Tadlock of Saltville; 21 grandchildren. Services at Madam Russell Memorial Methodist Church with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol II, p. 21: Julia F. Routh (1899-1958), w/o Claude R. Routh (1897-1975)] | |
| Smith | Pearl M. | 21 Sep 1958 | Saltville – Mrs. Pearl M. Smith, 67, died 21 September 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, Hobart S. Smith; 3 daughters, Miss Maude Smith and Mrs. Allen Fields of Saltville, and Mrs. Ned Shaw of Bristol, TN; 3 sons, McKinley Smith of Baltimore, MD, Wiley Smith of Bristol, and Ernest Smith of Bristol, TN; 9 grandchildren; 2 brothers; 4 sisters. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with burial in the family cemetery. | |
| Teaters | William R. | 17 Mar 1881 | 22 Sep 1958 | Chilhowie – William R. Teaters, 77, died 22 September 1958 at his home in the Grosses Creek Community. Survivors: wife; 5 sons, Herbert Teaters, Everett Teaters, Allen Teaters, Graham Teaters and Bradley Teaters of Chilhowie; 5 daughters [6 listed], Mrs. Dewey Jones and Mrs. Arthur Ball of Chilhowie, Mrs. C. Y. Widener, Mrs. Leroy Martin, Mrs. Rex Roland and Mrs. Earl Blevins of Marion, and Mrs. George Edmonston of Ft. Lauderdale, FL; 30 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Services at Grosses Creek Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol II, p. 117: William Robert Teaters (17 Mar 1881-22 Sep 1958); beside Lettie Elizabeth Teaters (19 Feb 1887-6 Nov 1962), w/o William Robert Teaters] |
| Atwell | Simon P. | 22 Sep 1958 | Marion – Simon P. Atwell, 77, died 22 September 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 4 sons, Cecil O. Atwell and R. L. Atwell of Richmond, IN, W. R. Atwell of Economy, IN, and D. L. Atwell of Havre de Grace, MD; 4 daughters, Mrs. M. E. Cross of Toledo, OH, Mrs. Kathy Stephens of San Bernardino, CA, Mrs. Charles Chris of Richmond, IN, and Mrs. Louelle Roberts of Springfield, OH; sister, Mrs. Frank Shupe of Maryland; brother, John Atwell of Rich Valley. Services at Bethany Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Doyle | Annie [PHIPPS] | 23 Sep 1958 | Seven Mile Ford – Mrs. Annie Phipps Doyle, 61, died 23 September 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: husband, John L. Doyle; 3 daughters, the Misses Katherine Doyle, Louise Doyle, and Alice Doyle of Seven Mile Ford; brother, Robert Phipps of Seven Mile Ford; sister, Mrs. Dora Hale of Seven Mile Ford. Services at Seven Mile Ford Presbyterian Church with burial in Roselawn Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 146: Metal Markers: Annie Doyle, nee: Phipps (1896-1958), beside marker of John L. Doyle Sr. (1891-1969)] | |
| Hounshell | Walker M. | 25 Sep 1958 | New Bethel – Walker M. Hounshell, 62, died 25 September 1958 at his home. Survivors include a son, Clayton Hounshell of Marion. Services at New Bethel Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Caywood | James W. | 26 Sep 1958 | Plasterco – James W. Caywood, 48, died 26 September 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Pearl Tolbert Caywood; 3 sons, Charles Caywood, Ralph Caywood and Larry Caywood of Plasterco; daughter, Pamela Caywood of Plasterco; step-daughter, Mrs. Dorothy Tucker of Monticello, KY; brother, Charles Caywood of Lynco, WV; sister, Mrs. Arthur Rust of Lynco, WV. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park. | |
| Umberger | Elbert | 28 Sep 1958 | Rural Retreat – Elbert L. Umberger, 77, died 28 September 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Ella Umberger; daughter, Mrs. Ruth Williams of Wytheville; 2 sons, Robert W. Umberger and Claude P. Umberger of Rural Retreat; 2 step-daughters, Mrs. Mabel Cassell and Mrs. Etta Cassell of Wytheville; step-son, Garnett Vaught of Buffalo, NY; 5 sisters, Mrs. Cora Poston of Wytheville, Mrs. Lettie Daniels and Mrs. Alberta Carrol of Warrenton, NC, Mrs. Esther Fox of Marion, and Miss Clara Umberger or Rural Retreat. Services at Grace Lutheran Church with burial in Mountain View Cemetery. | |
| Whisman | Margaret C. | 28 Sep 1958 | Marion – Mrs. Margaret Cordell Whisman, 46, died 28 September 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, James W. Whisman; 2 sons, Roger Wayne Whisman and David Hiram Whisman of Marion; 4 sisters, Mrs. Glen Prater of Marion, Mrs. J. R. Prater of Pulaski, Mrs. Virginia Cocus of Princeton, WV, and Mrs. Marie Norman of Chicago, IL. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home with burial in Roselawn Cemetery. | |
| Allen | A. R. (Mrs.) | 30 Sep 1958 | Marion – Mrs. A. R. Allen, 78, died 30 September 1958 at the home of a daughter in Marion. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Robert Elledge of Marion and Mrs. Marvin Elledge of Bon Air; son, Herbert Allen of Johnson City, TN; half-sister, Mrs. Gussie Powell of Atkins; 2 half-brothers, Fielden Umberger of Atkins and Otis Umberger or West Virginia; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Services at Greenwood Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol III, p. 46: Amus E. Allen (1879-1958); beside stone of A. Russell Allen (1875-1946)] | |
| Harkrader | Stuard E. | 30 Sep 1958 | Seven Mile Ford – Stuard Everett Harkrader, 67, died 30 September 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Maude Keith Harkrader; son, Stuard K. Harkrader of Seven Mile Ford; daughter, Mrs. Walter Lisenby of Bristol, TN; 4 brothers, Rhea Harkrader, Perry Harkrader, Fred Harkrader and Paul Harkrader of Christiansburg; sister, Mrs. James Hurst of Roanoke; 3 grandchildren. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home with burial in Old Glade Spring Presbyterian Church Cemetery. | |
| Teaster | Robert M. (Mrs.) | 30 Sep 1958 | Marion – Mrs. Robert M. Teaster, 55, died 30 September 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband; 4 daughters, Mrs. Myrtle Ward, Mrs. Gordon Poe, and Miss Betty Jo Teaster of Marion, and Mrs. Ernest Bell of Glade Spring; 5 sons, James Teaster, Robert Teaster, William Teaster and Kenneth Teaster of Marion, and Dewey Teaster of Miami, FL; step-daughter, Mrs. Amos Sheets of Marion; 4 brothers, Wade Woods and Bill Woods of Marion, Bob Woods of Portland, OR, and Jack Woods of Miami; 2 sisters, Mrs. Cora Brown of Miami and Mrs. Herman Hall of Marion; 15 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Services at South Fork Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Barr | Frances [GRINSTEAD] | 2 Oct 1958 | Marion – Mrs. Frances Grinstead Barr, 40, died 2 October 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, Charles Ray Barr; 5 sisters, Mrs. Carl Neitch, Mrs. Clarence Sturgill, Mrs. Lundy Sturgill, and Miss Grace Grinstead of Marion, and Mrs. Fred Pipes of Sykesville, MD; 4 brothers, Ted Grinstead of Marion, C. M. Grinstead Jr. of Pulaski, Porter W. Grinstead of Colors, MD, and John Grinstead of Bellingham, WA. Services at East End Baptist Church with burial in Riverside Cemetery. | |
| Dancy | William | 2 Oct 1958 | Tumbling Creek – William M. Dancy, 62, died 2 October 1958 at his home. Survivors: 3 sons, Horton Dancy and Jennings Dancy of Hopewell, and Bruce Dancy of Saltville; step-son, Clyde Ellison of Disputanta; 3 daughters, Mrs. Opal Kestner, Mrs. Virginia Vance and Mrs. Darlene Vance of Baltimore, MD; step-daughter, Miss Geraldine Ellison of Disputanta; 3 brothers, Alonzo Dancy of Meadowview, Alvin Dancy of Nathan Creek, NC, and Ernest Dancy of North Wilkesboro, NC; 3 sisters, Mrs. Nina Lovell of Beckley, WV, Mrs. Alice Taylor of North Wilkesboro, and Mrs. Jenny Clench of Lenoir, NC; 13 grandchildren. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Abingdon with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park. | |
| Bobbitt | Martha J. | 4 Oct 1958 | Kennett Square, PA – Former Independence resident Miss Martha Jane Bobbitt, 14, died 4 October 1958 at a West Chester, PA, hospital. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Bobbitt of Kennett Square; 3 sisters, Mrs. Cora Mae Mays, Mrs. Jean Henderson and Miss Dorothy Bobbitt of Kennett Square; 2 brothers, Fred Bobbitt Jr. and Guy S. Bobbitt of Kennett Square. Services at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Hollandsworth | Lilly | 4 Oct 1958 | Max Meadows – Mrs. Lilly Ovella Hollandsworth, 72, died 4 October 1958. Survivors include a son, Francis Hollandsworth of Marion. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home in Wytheville with burial in West End Cemetery. | |
| Oakes | Charlie D. (Mrs.) | 15 Oct 1879 | 5 Oct 1958 | Marion – Mrs. Charlie D. Oakes, 78, died 5 October 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband; daughter, Miss Katherine Oakes of Marion; 2 sons, Glenn E. Oakes of Salem and Thomas J. Oakes of Roanoke; 3 sisters, Mrs. S. M. White and Mrs. D. S. Quillen of Marion, and Mrs. Lucy Jones of Broomall, PA. Services at Mount Carmel Methodist Church with burial in Roselawn Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 130: Daisy Oakes, nee: Snider (15 Oct 1879-5 Oct 1958); beside stone of Charles Dalton Oakes (17 Sep 1879-11 Jan 1969)] |
| Lambert | Thomas J. | 5 Oct 1958 | Marion – Thomas J. Lambert, 58, died 5 October 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 3 brothers, John F. Lambert, Bill Lambert and Bob Lambert of Bristol; 3 sisters, Mrs. Jane Byrd and Mrs. W. C. Creger of Bristol, and Mrs. Dealie Horne of Bluefield, WV. Services at Seaver Funeral Home in Marion with burial in Wassum Cemetery. | |
| Shaffer | Willie B. | 5 Oct 1958 | Kingsport, TN – Willie Berry Shaffer, 66, died 5 October 1958 at a Kingsport hospital. Local survivors include a sister, Mrs. Evie Dinsmore of Saltville. Services at Mount Vernon Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Tarter | Laura | 6 Oct 1958 | Marion – Miss Laura Tarter, 80, died 6 October 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivor: brother, J. F. Tarter of Bay City, MI. Graveside services at Marvin Cemetery in Rural Retreat. | |
| Wyatt | Gola | 7 Oct 1958 | Damascus – Gola Arthur Wyatt, 63, died 7 October 1958 at his home. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Ralph Wilson of Norton and Mrs. Bruce Forrester of Damascus; his mother, Mrs. Cora Wyatt of Marion; brother, Branson Wyatt of Damascus; 2 sisters, Mrs. Roy Trent of Damascus and Mrs. Carl Cruise of Marion; 4 grandchildren. Services at Damascus Christian Church with burial in Mock Cemetery. | |
| Buchanan | Sue | 8 Oct 1958 | Little Rock, AR – Marion resident Miss Sue Buchanan died 8 October 1958 at the home of a nephew in Little Rock. Survivors: 2 sisters, Mrs. J. A. Campbell of Chatham Hill and Miss Amanda Buchanan of Marion; 2 brothers, P. G. Buchanan of Marion and John L. Buchanan of Chatham Hill. Services at Rich Valley Presbyterian Church with burial in the church cemetery. [d/o Mr. and Mrs. F. G. Buchanan of Chatham Hill] | |
| Hall | John H. | 8 Oct 1958 | Camp – John H. Hall, 82, died 8 October 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Virginia Brewer Hall; daughter, Mrs. J. E. Faulkner of Stafford Courthouse; 3 brothers, Andy Hall and Will Hall of Marion, and Charlie R. Hall of Cedar Springs; sister, Mrs. P. S. Burse of Rural Retreat; 6 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Services at Blue Springs Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Wampler | Minnie C. | 8 Oct 1958 | Crockett – Mrs. Minnie C. Wampler, 81, died 8 October 1958 at a Wytheville nursing home. Survivors: sister, Mrs. J. H. Hounshell of Crockett; brother, George Copenhaver of Rural Retreat. Services at Lindsay Funeral Home in Rural Retreat with burial in Columbia, Missouri. | |
| Pierce | Molly T. | 9 Oct 1958 | Marion – Mrs. Molly T. Pierce died 9 October 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 2 sons, Joe Trail and John Trail of Marion; step-son, Walter Pierce of Marion. Services at Walker’s Creek Presbyterian Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| St. John | Josie | 9 Oct 1958 | Chilhowie – Mrs. Josie Edmiston St. John, 73, died 9 October 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, Billy St. John; sister, Mrs. J. A. H. Cole of Chilhowie; brother, Crockett Edmiston of Spokane, WA; 2 half-sisters, Mrs. Priscilla Troxell of Chilhowie and Mrs. Lilly Hunnicutt of Roanoke; 4 half-brothers, Gary Edmiston of Chilhowie, Greer Edmiston of Roanoke, George Edmiston of Florida, and Perry Edmiston of Illinois. Services at Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Ross | Lilia R. | 10 Oct 1958 | Sugar Grove – Mrs. Lelia Richie Ross, 57, died 10 October 1958 at a Kingsport, TN, hospital. Survivors: husband, Chester K. Ross; son, Mickey E. Ross of Salem; half-brother, Jimmy Richie; half-sister, Miss Jane Richie; her step-mother, Mrs. Stella Richie of Charleston, IL. Services at Sugar Grove Baptist Church with burial in Ross family cemetery. | |
| Wilson | Margaret H. | 10 Oct 1958 | Bristol – Former Marion resident Mrs. Margaret Holmes Wilson died 10 October 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Volney H. Campbell and Mrs. E. W. Potts Jr. of Abingdon. Services at Central Presbyterian Church in Abingdon with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park. [widow of Dr. Goodridge Wilson, Presbyterian minister and Southwest Virginia historian] | |
| Cole | Lee M. | 11 Oct 1958 | Christiansburg – Lee M. Cole, 64, died 11 October 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: wife, Edith Keesling Cole; son, Dr. Lee M. Cole Jr. of St. Thomas, Virgin Islands; brother, Fred N. Cole of Pulaski; 3 grandchildren. Services at Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie with burial in Mountain View Cemetery. | |
| Atkins | Charles P. (Mrs.) | 31 Aug 1880 | 12 Oct 1958 | Atkins – Mrs. Charles P. Atkins, 78, died 12 October 1958 at her home. Survivors: 2 daughters, Miss Elsie Atkins of Atkins and Mrs. W. R. D. Moncure of Houston, TX; son, Paul Atkins of Atkins; sister, Mrs. J. L. Akers of Rural Retreat; 3 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Services at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Marion with burial in Roselawn Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 194: Leala Clyde Atkins (31 Aug 1880-12 Oct 1958); beside tombstone of Charles Price Atkins (21 Jan 1873-8 Apr 1952)] |
| Hoover | Andrew | 12 Oct 1958 | Bristol – Smyth County native Andrew Hoover, 87, died 12 October 1958 at his home in Bristol. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Anna Pearl McClellan of Bristol; 3 sisters, Mrs. W. S. Moore of Bristol, Mrs. M. R. Moore of Meadowview, and Mrs. G. W. Crumley of Roan Mountain, TN; 1 grandchild; 2 great-grandchildren. Services at Weaver Funeral Home in Bristol with burial in East Hill Cemetery. | |
| Patrick | Charles E. | 12 Oct 1958 | North Holston – Charles Edward Patrick, 72, died 12 October 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: wife, Virginia Williams Patrick; 2 sons, Robert C. Patrick of Scranton, PA, and J. M. Patrick of Chattanooga, TN; 6 daughters, Mrs. J. B. Stevenson of Roanoke, Mrs. C. C. Harris of Glade Spring, Mrs. C. H. Boardwine and Mrs. James R. Ratcliff of Saltville, Mrs. S. S. Boardwine of Kingsport, TN, and Mrs. J. D. Kerr of Bristol; 2 sisters, Mrs. Mattie Brooks of Port Orchard, WA, and Mrs. Nan Lambert of Bluefield; 2 brothers, John B. Patrick of Damascus and R. A. Patrick of Chatham Hill; 16 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with burial in Riverside Cemetery at Chatham Hill. | |
| Carter | Bessie | 13 Oct 1958 | Saltville – Mrs. Bessie Winston Carter, 60, died 13 October 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, John W. Carter; 4 sons, Raymond Carter of Saltville, Robert Carter of Kimball, WV, John W. Carter of Mount Vernon, NY, and Moses W. Carter of Marlinton, WV; daughter, Mrs. Mary Montgomery of Glade Spring; sister, Mrs. Marvin Soggs of Saltville; brother, Jack Patterson of Saltville; 14 grandchildren. Services at Smoky Row Union Church with burial in Scott Hill Cemetery in Saltville. | |
| Scott | Mary [SANDERS] | 25 Jun 1890 | 14 Oct 1958 | Marion – Mary Sanders Scott died 14 October 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: husband, E. C. Scott; daughter, Mrs. George Pelfrey of Lexington, KY; son, Dr. J. Edwin Scott of Lexington; 3 sisters, Mrs. Ralph Atkins of Abingdon, Mrs. Myrtle F. Tilman of Saltville, and Mrs. Guy Amsler of Little Rock, AR; 3 brothers, Dr. J. Barnes Sanders of Richlands, James E. Sanders of Vicksburg, MS, and Frank D. Sanders of Saltville; 3 grandchildren. Services at First Methodist Church of Marion with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery in Saltville. [Sturgills, Vol II, p. 51: Mary Scott, nee: Sanders (25 Jun 1890-14 Oct 1958); beside Ellis Creed Scott (26 Apr 1883-15 Feb 1961)] |
| Gillenwater | John | 14 Oct 1958 | Saltville – John Walter Gillenwater, 66, died 14 October 1958 at a Kingsport, TN, hospital. Survivors: wife, Kate Morgan Gillenwater of Saltville; daughter, Mrs. Richard T. Hall of Marion; brother, Wiley Gillenwater of Dante; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ralph Colley and Mrs. J. C. Haynes of Saltville; 3 grandchildren. Services at Madam Russell Methodist Church. | |
| Kinder | Minnie D. | 16 Oct 1958 | Rural Retreat – Mrs. Minnie Dutton Kinder, 76, died 16 October 1958 at her home. Survivors: foster son, Willard Dutton of Hazel Park, MD; 3 sisters, Mrs. E. M. Lindamood of Rural Retreat, Mrs. W. E. Carico of Aberdeen, MD, and Mrs. Charles L. Wynn of Fallston, MD; brother, C. G. Dutton of Pulaski; 2 half-brothers, Homer L. Dutton of Rural Retreat and Brook Dutton of Fallston; 3 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services at Grace Lutheran Church with burial in Mountain View Cemetery. | |
| Allison | Harlan | 17 Oct 1958 | Saltville – Harlan E. Allison, 77, died 17 October 1958 at his home. Survivors: 3 brothers, Charles Allison, Brad Allison and Dan Allison of Saltville; sister, Mrs. Lula Buskill of Saltville. Services at Henderson Funeral Home with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Harlen B. Allison (Oct 1881-17 Oct 1958), s/o James Polk Allison & Mary Frances Rumbley. 1900 Census, Smyth Co., VA, Saltville Dist., HH#173/174: ELLISON, James, 51 {Sep 1848}; Fannie, 50 {Jan 1850}, m32y, M8/8L; Chas., 30 {Aug 1869}; Bradley, 25 {Nov 1874};Harley, 18 {Oct 1881}; Robie, 16 {Mar 1884}; Danniel, 13 {Jul 1896—note: census error…should be 1886}; Lulah, 10 {May 1890}…. Sturgills, Vol II, p. 92: Harlen B. Allison (1880-1958)] | |
| Cox | Joshua | 17 Oct 1958 | Independence – Joshua Cox, 48, died 17 October 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Nannie Cox; daughter, Mrs. Carol Van Ann of Independence; son, Jamie Cox of Independence; 2 sisters, Mrs. Emma Bryant of Fox and Miss Madge Cox of Detroit, MI; brother, Walker Cox of Abingdon; 2 half-sisters, Mrs. Annie Hash of Fox and Mrs. Hattie Ward of Sturgis, SD; 2 half-brothers, Bob Cox of Independence and A. B. Cox of Mullen, NE. Services at Mountain View Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Crusenberry | Harry | 17 Oct 1958 | North Holston – Harry E. Crusenberry, 62, died 17 October 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Dora Smith Crusenberry; son, Harry E. Crusenberry Jr. of North Holston; 2 daughters, Mrs. Charles T. Moore and Miss Margaret Crusenberry of North Holston; 4 brothers [3 listed], Charlie Crusenberry and Buck Crusenberry of Pilger, NE, John Crusenberry of Bishop; sister, Mrs. Dollie Burkett of Missouri; 3 grandchildren. Services at North Holston Presbyterian Church with burial in Baptist Cemetery in Glade Spring. | |
| Williams | J. W. (Cotton) | 17 Oct 1958 | St. Paul, VA – Smyth County native J. W. (Cotton) Williams, 39, died 17 October 1958. Survivors: wife, Stella Williams; 2 daughters, the Misses Eleanor Williams and Patricia Williams of St. Paul; his father, J. W. Williams of Chilhowie; 3 brothers, Alvis H. Williams of Radford, William George Williams of Oceanside, CA, and Harry S. Williams of Marion; sister, Mrs. Frank Krouse of Richmond. Services at St. Paul Baptist Church with burial in Temple Hill Cemetery. | |
| McMillan | Arney | 18 Oct 1958 | Radford – Former Marion resident Arney McMillan, 69, died 18 October 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Cynthia Price McMillan; son, Robert McMillan of California; 2 daughters, Mrs. Mary Cook of West Virginia and Mrs. Carolyn Russell of Marion; 5 step-children; 21 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Services at Clayton Funeral Home in Radford with burial in Radford Cemetery. | |
| Franklin | James E. (Rev.) | 15 Feb 1884 | 19 Oct 1958 | Saltville – James E. Franklin, 74, died 19 October 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: wife, Sally D. Franklin; 3 brothers, Gordon Franklin of Winston-Salem, NC, Henry Franklin of Bassett, and Luther Franklin of California; 5 grandchildren. Services at First Christian Church in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol II, p. 22: James Edwin Franklin Sr. (15 Feb 1884-19 Oct 1958)] |
| Campbell | Winnie | 15 Oct 1873 | 19 Oct 1958 | Brooklyn, NY – Former Saltville resident Mrs. Winnie Campbell, 85, died 19 October 1958 in Brooklyn, NY. Survivors: 3 daughters, Mrs. Sadie Amato of Brooklyn, Mrs. Hilda Ratcliff of Miami, FL, and Mrs. Clayter Hammick of Lynchburg, VA; son, John Campbell of Brooklyn; 6 grandchildren. Services at First Church of God in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol II, p. 98: Winifred F. Campbell (15 Oct 1873-19 Oct 1958); on stone with Harry E. Campbell (15 Apr 1875-27 Jan 1936)] |
| Allen | William F. | 19 Oct 1958 | Chilhowie – William Frank Allen, 77, died 19 October 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Margaret Greever Allen; 4 sisters, Miss Estelle Allen, Mrs. T. M. Hamilton, and Mrs. Louise Garvey of Atlanta, GA, and Mrs. McDonnell Milne of Evanston, IL; brother, G. N. Allen of Arnoldville, GA. Services at Chilhowie Methodist Church with burial in Beattie Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol I, p. 212: William Frank Allen (1881-1958); beside stone of Margaret Allen, nee: Greever (1892-1977)] | |
| Callihan | George L. | 19 Oct 1958 | North Holston – George Lee Callihan, 78, died 19 October 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Edna Pitts of Fort Dodge, IA, and Miss Helen Callihan of North Holston; 3 sons, Fred Callihan of Meadowview, G. E. Callihan of Saltville, and Frank Callihan of Wytheville; 4 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services at North Holston Presbyterian Church with burial in Holston Conference Cemetery at Emory. | |
| Hubble | David G. | 19 Oct 1958 | Former Marion resident David Glen Hubble, 58, died 19 October 1958 at Clinch Valley Hospital. Survivors: wife, Janie Hubble; 4 sons, David G. Hubble Jr. of Tazewell, Bailey Hubble and Paul Hubble of Bishop, and Hobert Hubble of Fairfax; 3 daughters, Mrs. Marie Altizer of North Tazewell, Mrs. Margaret Herald of Tazewell, and Mrs. Dorothy Hayton of Bishop; sister, Mrs. Leroy Riggle; 2 brothers [3 listed], Johnny G. Hubble and George Hubble of Bel Air, MD, and Charles Henry Hubble of Bland; 14 grandchildren. Services at Alexandria Methodist Church in Bishop with burial in Zion Cemetery in Nebo. [Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 74: David G. Hubble (26 Apr 1901-19 Oct 1958); beside Janie M. Hubble (27 Mar 1901- )] | |
| Vaught | Kathern | 19 Oct 1958 | Rugby – Mrs. Kathern (Kate) Vaught, 67, died 19 October 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, Arthur Vaught; 6 daughters, Mrs. Arthur Sells of Baltimore, MD, Mrs. Pete Woods of Marion, Mrs. Mary Trimm of Omaha, NE, Mrs. Thelma Bowen of Lakeside, AZ, and the Misses Hattie Vaught and Mildred Vaught of Maryland; 5 sons, James C. Vaught of Marion, Frank Vaught of Richmond, Joe Vaught, Earl Vaught and Carl Vaught of Forest Hill, MD; 3 sisters, Mrs. Mabin Pendry of Grassy Creek, NC, Mrs. J. C. Waddell of Winston-Salem, NC, and Mrs. Ellen Williams of Bassett; 3 brothers, T. C. Handy of West Jefferson, NC, Earl Handy of Grassy Creek, and C. W. Handy of Pendleton, OR. Services at Greenwood Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Kalber | Karl F. | 20 May 1898 | 20 Oct 1958 | Marion – Karl Frederick Kalber, 60, died 20 October 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife; daughter, Miss Joan Kalber of Marion; son, Karl A. Kalber of Marion; sister, Mrs. Lina Hoens of New York, NY. Services at St. John’s Catholic Church with burial in Roselawn Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 123: Karl F. Kalber (20 May 1898-20 Oct 1958); beside stone of Charlotte R. Kalber (10 Sep 1895-13 Aug 1994)] |
| Cassell | Nancy E. | 20 Oct 1958 | Independence – Mrs. Nancy Etta Cassell, 79, died 20 October 1958 at her home. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. Nancy Sexton and Miss Laura Rose Cassell of Independence; 5 sons, Charlie Cassell and John M. Cassell of Independence, Robert Cassell of Comers Rock, and Lawrence Cassell and Kermit Cassell of Rural Retreat; 18 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Services at Saddle Creek Primitive Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Smith | William E. | 20 Oct 1958 | Glade Spring – William Emory Smith, 62, died 20 October 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Pearl Badger Smith; 3 daughters, Mrs. J. A. Klapp and Mrs. A. R. Morris of Jacksonville, NC, and Mrs. E. L. Ford of Asheville, NC; 2 brothers, John Smith of Kingsport, TN, and Alex Smith of Glade Spring; 7 sisters, Miss Oma Smith and Mrs. John Jackson of Glade Spring, Mrs. Harry Crusenberry of North Holston, Mrs. Jack LaRose of Providence, RI, Mrs. Gilmer Campbell of Kingsport, TN, Mrs. Howard Baldwin and Mrs. Ray Folden of Marion; 3 half-brothers, W. C. Smith, Joe Smith, and Gilmer Smith of Bristol; step-mother, Mrs. John Smith of Abingdon; 2 grandchildren. Services at Glade Spring Baptist Church with burial in Glade Spring Cemetery. | |
| Harmon | Walter | 21 Oct 1958 | Mineral – Former Smyth County resident Walter Huddle Harmon, 63, died 21 October 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Eva Raines Harmon of Altavista; brother, Eugene Harmon; 3 half-brothers, E. H. Harmon, Frank Harmon, and Warren Harmon of Altavista; half-sister, Mrs. E. H. Barksdale of Altavista. Services at Flinch and Flinch Funeral Home in Altavista with burial in Green Hill Cemetery. | |
| Perkins | Fitzhugh L. | 21 Oct 1958 | Volney – Fitzhugh L. Perkins, 71, died 21 October 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife Eula Sebastian Perkins; 4 daughters, Mrs. Fred Spencer of Fries, Mrs. Bill Parsons of Volney, Mrs. Ray Barker of Wilkesboro, NC, and Mrs. Hunter Wymer Jr. of Marion; brother, Bryan Perkins of Volney; 2 sisters, Mrs. Charlie Reedy of Volney and Mrs. Kate Wiles of Washington, DC; 10 grandchildren. Services at Little Wilson Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Weiss | Ollie Y. | 24 Oct 1958 | Radford – Mrs. Ollie Y. Weiss, 65, died 24 October 1958 at her home. Survivor: sister, Mrs. Mary Jane Harden of Groseclose. Services at Fulton Methodist Church in Groseclose with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. | |
| Burse | Suffie E. (Mrs.) | 25 Oct 1958 | Rural Retreat – Mrs. Suffie E. Burse, 74, died 25 October 1958 at a Wytheville hospital. Survivors: 2 daughters, Mrs. John Shupe and Miss Myrtle Burse of Rural Retreat; son, Floyd R. Burse of Wytheville; 3 brothers, Charlie Hall of Cedar Springs, and Andy and Will Hall of Marion; 10 grandchildren; 5 great-grandchildren. Services at Blue Springs Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Farmer | Luther C. | 25 Oct 1958 | Glade Spring – Luther C. Farmer, 52, died 25 October 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: wife, Ella Griffey Farmer; 4 daughters, Rosie Farmer, Ruby Farmer, Mervina Farmer and Nina Farmer of Glade Spring; 2 brothers, Alfred Farmer of Saltville and Burton Farmer of Rural Retreat; 2 sisters, Miss Ivy Farmer of Glade Spring and Mrs. Ruby Repass of Tazewell. Services at the Church of God of Prophecy in Glade Spring with burial in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 51: Luther C. Farmer (1906-1958)] | |
| Fisher | James F. | 26 Oct 1958 | Chilhowie – James Franklin Fisher, 82, died 26 October 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Hattie DeBord Fisher; 2 sons, Glenn J. Fisher and C. Fields Fisher of Chilhowie; 2 sisters, Mrs. Eliza Eledge of Marion and Mrs. S. D. Larimer of Bristol, TN; 3 grandchildren. Services at Lebanon Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Price | Henry B. | 26 Oct 1958 | Saltville – Henry B. Price, 71, died 26 October 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: wife, Ida Campbell Price; 3 foster sons, Robert Ketron, William Ketron and Clarence Church of Saltville; brother, Leonard Price of Plasterco; 4 sisters, Mrs. Marvin Dean of Marion, Mrs. Fred Baird of Richmond, Mrs. Otto Doan of Danville, and Mrs. Nancy Arnold of Lebanon; half-sister, Mrs. Blaine Dancy of Marion. Services at First Church of God in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol II, p. 85: Henry B. Price (1888-1958); beside stone of Ida C. Price (1876-1960), w/o Henry B. Price. American Legion Auxiliary marker by their stone] | |
| Counts | James L. | 12 Jan 1883 | 27 Oct 1958 | Meadowview – James L. Counts, 75, died 27 October 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: wife, Dora Holmes Counts; 2 sisters, Mrs. G. W. Woodward of Glade Spring and Mrs. James T. Johnson of Chilhowie. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol II, p. 45: J. L. Counts (12 Jan 1883-27 Oct 1958); on same stone with Callie F. Counts (3 Sep 1879-20 Dec 1945) and Dora L. Counts (17 Jul 1899-29 Oct 1987)] |
| Goodman | E. C. (Mrs.) | 28 Oct 1958 | Marion – Mrs. E. C. Goodman, 76, died 28 October 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband; 4 daughters, Mrs. H. B. Robinson of Seven Mile Ford, Mrs. Mattie Repass, Mrs. Verna Wright, and Mrs. Madeline McClure of Marion; 5 sons, Alden Goodman, Harry Goodman and Randall Goodman of Marion, Glen Goodman of Baltimore, MD, and Herman Goodman of Blountville, TN; 24 grandchildren; 8 great-grandchildren. Services at Mount Zion Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Duncan | Robert | 31 Oct 1958 | Chilhowie – Robert Duncan, 83, died 31 October 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: 5 sons, William Duncan of Chilhowie, Robert Duncan, David Duncan and Eugene Duncan of Sterling, IL, and Charles Duncan of Oak Hill, WV; daughter, Mrs. Joe Billings of Sterling; 2 brothers, Wade Duncan of Gary, WV, and Brack Duncan of Rock Falls, IL; sister, Mrs. William Phillips of Gary, WV; 8 grandchildren. Services at First Church of God in Chilhowie with burial in Sulphur Springs Cemetery. | |
| Farris | Harvey F. | 1 Nov 1958 | Johnson City, TN – Harvey F. Farris, 72, died 1 November 1958 at a Johnson City, TN, hospital. Survivors: wife, Ethel Phipps Farris; 2 brothers, M. F. Farris of Mountain City, TN, and W. R. Farris of Marion. Services and burial in Johnson City. | |
| Hogston | Tom | 1 Nov 1958 | Saltville – Tom Hogston, 77, died 1 November 1958 at his home. Survivors: 4 sons, Charlie Hogston, Ralph Hogston, Inge Hogston and Billy Hogston of Saltville; 12 grandchildren. Services at McCready Methodist Church with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. | |
| Slagle | America | 1 Nov 1958 | Rural Retreat – Miss America Slagle, 88, died 1 November 1958 at the home of a brother in Rural Retreat. Survivors: 2 brothers, Henry Slagle of Rural Retreat and W. W. Slagle of Marion; 2 sisters, Mrs. Josie Mize of Chilhowie and Mrs. Minnie Martin of Wytheville. Services at Fairview Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Bennington | Mary | 3 Nov 1958 | Speedwell – Mrs. Mary Lucille Bennington, 59, died 3 November 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, Charlie Bennington; daughter, Mrs. Warren Patton of Speedwell; 2 sisters, Mrs. Chap Sutherland of Comers Rock and Mrs. Bill Vaught of Elk Creek; brother, Argil Cornett of Independence; 2 grandchildren. Services at Speedwell Methodist Church with burial in Comers Rock Cemetery. | |
| Doane | Rebecca | 3 Nov 1958 | Saltville – Mrs. Rebecca Davidson Doane, 63, died 3 November 1958 at a Roanoke hospital. Survivors: husband, Ransey L. Doane; 4 sons, Ernest Doane and Albert Doane of Chilhowie, Robert Doane of Fairfax, VA, and George Doane of Saltville; brother, Noah Davidson of Goldbond, VA; sister, Mrs. Jim Wyrick of Saltville; 11 grandchildren. Services at Mt. Pleasant Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Heffinger | G. W., Jr. | 3 Nov 1958 | Havre de Grace, MD – Former Marion resident George W. Heffinger Jr., 33, died 3 November 1958 in Havre de Grace, MD. Survivors: wife, Helen Venable Heffinger; son, Jackie Dean Heffinger of Havre de Grace; daughter, Sandra Kay Heffinger of Havre de Grace; his mother, Mrs. Sally Heffinger of Marion; 2 brothers, Jim Heffinger of Marion and Marvin Heffinger of Anawalt, WV; 5 sisters, Mrs. Warren Hash, Mrs. Stanley Brooks, Mrs. Melvin Myers and Mrs. William Steele of Marion, and Mrs. Louise Heffinger of Aberdeen, MD. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home with burial in Laurel Springs Cemetery. | |
| Leonard | Semore J. | 3 Nov 1958 | Salem – Semore Jacob Leonard, 66, died 3 November 1958 at a Roanoke hospital. Local survivors include: 2 brothers, W. J. Leonard and A. T. Leonard of Atkins; sister, Mrs. Rose Welch of Atkins. Services at Salem Baptist Church with burial in Sherwood Cemetery. | |
| Blackwell | Philip A. | 4 Nov 1958 | Clinchburg – Philip Allen Blackwell, age 5 months, died 4 November 1958 at his home. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Clinton Blackwell of Clinchburg; 3 brothers, Wayne Blackwell, Randy Blackwell, and Stevie Blackwell of Clinchburg; sister, Revonda Blackwell of Clinchburg; grandparents, MR. and Mrs. Samuel L. Coe of Glade Spring, and Mrs. Maud Blackwell of Meadowview. Services at Seven Springs Presbyterian Church with burial in Baptist Cemetery in Glade Spring. | |
| Armstrong | Sherry Ann | 5 Nov 1958 | Ceres – Sherry Ann Armstrong, age 3 months, died 5 November 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Armstrong of Ceres; 2 brothers, Charles Armstrong and Jerry Armstrong of Ceres; sister, Agnes Louise Armstrong of Ceres. Services at Riverside Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Cook | Mary E. | 5 Nov 1958 | Stewartstown, PA – Former Chilhowie resident Mrs. Mary E. Cook, 71, died 5 November 1958 at a Harrisburg, PA, hospital. Survivors: 5 sons [4 listed], Earl Cook of Spencer, WV, Garley Cook of Duhring, WV, Eugene Cook of York, PA, and J. C. Cook of Phoenix, AZ; 4 daughters, Mrs. Mabel Spangler of Stewartstown, Mrs. Pearl Rogers of White Hall, MD, Mrs. Violet Bonhart of Strewbury, PA, and Mrs. Marion Poole of Sparta, NC; 3 brothers, Lester Perry of Chilhowie, Chester Perry of Marion, and Ellis Peery of California; 18 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Services at Mountain View Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Rose | James A. (Mrs.) | 5 Nov 1958 | Wytheville – Mrs. James A. Rose, 40, died 5 November 1958 at her home. Local survivors include: sister, Mrs. Wiley Hagy of Rural Retreat. Services at Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Umberger | John W. | 5 Nov 1958 | Wytheville – John Winston Umberger, 67, died 5 November 1958 at a Wytheville hospital. Local survivors include: daughter, Mrs. C. H. Wassum of Marion; sister, Mrs. Frank Kinder of Rural Retreat. Services at Holy Trinity Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Chapman | Allie [HUNT] | 19 May 1896 | 6 Nov 1958 | Saltville – Mrs. Allie Hunt Chapman, 62, died 6 November 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: 5 sons, Johnny Chapman, Vaught Chapman and Samuel Chapman of Saltville, Edgar Chapman of Rockville, MD, and Clifton Chapman of York, PA; 5 daughters, Mrs. Woodrow Routh and Mrs. Monroe Brown of Saltville, Mrs. Leonard Brown of Rockville, Mrs. Clyde Williams and Mrs. Arthur [Evy Edna] Allison of York; sister, Mrs. Harry Woodward of Saltville; 3 half-brothers, Wint Hunt, Bram Hunt, and Sam Hunt of Saltville; 29 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren. Services at Dowell’s Chapel with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Allie F. Hunt (19 May 1896-6 Nov 1958); m. Samuel H. Chapman (13 Jul 1885-31 Jul 1943)] |
| Gillenwater | Susan | 6 Nov 1958 | Saltville – Mrs. Susan White Gillenwater, 80, died 6 November 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: 5 sons, Mitchell Gillenwater of Lake Charles, LA, Clarence Gillenwater of Arlington, Lon Gillenwater of Chester, PA, Claude Gillenwater of Orlando, FL, and Donald Gillenwater of Almeda, CA; 3 daughters, Mrs. Pete Routh, Miss Virginia Gillenwater and Miss Eula Gillenwater of Saltville; 7 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services at Madam Russell Methodist Church with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol II, p. 50: Susan W. Gillenwater (1878-1958); beside stone of Floyd M. Gillenwater (1878-1936)] | |
| Greer | David E. | 6 Nov 1958 | Volney – David Edward Greer, 80, died 6 November 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: son, Tom Greer of Volney; 4 daughters, Mrs. Emma Blankenship of Bluefield, WV, Mrs. Gladys Walls and Mrs. Nina Baldwin of Whitetop, and Mrs. Hettie Blevins of Fairfax; 3 sisters, Mrs. Kathryn Blevins, Mrs. Lou Sizemore, and Miss Inez Greer of Rugby; 5 brothers, Elk Greer and John Greer of Rugby, Jim Greer of Marion, Andy Freer of Helen, WV, and Wiley Greer of West Virginia; 22 grandchildren. Services at the residence with burial in the family cemetery. | |
| Doss | Joseph M. | 7 Nov 1958 | Max Meadows – Joseph Marion Doss, 87, died 7 November 1958 at his home. Survivors include: daughter, Mrs. Burleigh Osborne of Chilhowie; sister, Mrs. Belle Blevins of Chilhowie. Services at Max Meadows Presbyterian Church with burial in [blurred.. “—ton”]Park Cemetery. | |
| Baughman | Charles B. (Mrs.) | 9 Nov 1958 | Elizabethton, TN – Mrs. Charles B. Baughman died 9 November 1958 at her home. Survivors: 2 sons, Charles B. Baughman Jr. of Greensboro, NC, and William Joseph Baughman of Walker AFB in Roswell, NM; 4 sisters, Mrs. Mary A. Callan, Miss Margaret Atkins, Mrs. Haynes L. Morgan and Mrs. [Lena, Lorna ? — blurred] A. Williams of Marion; 2 grandchildren. Services at First Presbyterian Church in Elizabethton with burial in Happy Valley Cemetery. | |
| Bozell | Senah [RICKMAN] | 9 Nov 1958 | Saltville – Mrs. Senah R. Bozell, 80, died 9 November 1958 at her home. Survivors: son, G. G. Bozell of Saltville; [step] daughter, Mrs. Pearl B. Hearn of Bluefield; sister, Mrs. Bettie Henderson of Bluefield. Services at Henderson Funeral Home with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Senah E. Rickman, (c1877-9 Nov 1958), d/o John R. Rickman & Martha Chapman; m. c1905 as 2nd w/o William A. Bozell (c1873-4 Jan 1940). Child: George Gipson Bozell (2 Jul 1905-14 Oct 1971). “Pearl Hearn” is Mary Pearl Bozell (10 Mar 1900-12 Aug 1976), d/o William A. Bozell & 1st wife, Frances Moore.] | |
| Lowe | Jay A. | 9 Nov 1958 | Marion – Jay Albert Lowe died 9 November 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Myrtle Inscore Lowe; 2 daughters, Miss Anna Lowe of Marion and Mrs. Mattie Rachel Boone of Sykesville, MD; 4 sons, William Harold Lowe, James Dolden Lowe, and Melvin Ray Lowe of Marion, and Franklin Dale Lowe of Sykesville; 3 brothers, Dale Lowe of Haysi, Walter Lowe of Biloxi, MS, and Jessie B. Lowe of Dayton, OH; 3 sisters, Mrs. Rosie Sullivan of Virginia City,, Ms. Joe Robinson of Cedar Bluff, and Mrs. Lillie Plaster of Kentucky. Services at Laurel Springs Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| McKamey | Mattie | 9 Nov 1958 | Piney Flats, TN – Mrs. Mattie Broyles McKamey, 78, died 9 November 1958 at a Greeneville, TN, hospital. Local survivors include: half-sister, Mrs. Bill Farris of Chilhowie. Services at New Bethel Presbyterian Church with burial in Weaver Cemetery. | |
| Wolfenden | W. E., Jr. | 9 Nov 1958 | Richmond, VA – William Edward Wolfenden Jr., 56, died 9 November 1958 at a Richmond hospital. Local survivor: brother, Robert Wolfenden of Marion. Services at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church with burial in East Hill. | |
| Blessing | Hubert | 10 Nov 1958 | Seven Mile Ford – Hubert Blessing, 64, died 10 November 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Senah Strump Blessing; son, Willis Blessing of Seven Mile Ford; sister, Mrs. W. A. Shelton of Wytheville; 2 brothers, Walter A. Blessing of Norfolk and Edgar Blessing of Narrows; 1 grandchild. Services at Seven Mile Ford Methodist Church with burial in Middlefork Cemetery. | |
| Foglesong | Terry L. | 10 Nov 1958 | Ceres – Terry Lee (Ted) Foglesong, 73, died 10 November 1958 at a Wytheville hospital. Survivors: wife, Ethel Cox Foglesong; son, Donald L. Foglesong of Charlottesville; sister, Mrs. Minnie Umberger of Ceres; 3 brothers, Kell Foglesong, Will Foglesong, and Hugh Foglesong of Ceres; 2 grandchildren. Services at Sharon Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Houts | Mary V. | 10 Nov 1958 | Knoxville, TN – Mrs. Mary Virginia Houts, 82, died 10 November 1958. Survivors: several nieces and nephews. Services at Church Street Methodist Church in Knoxville with burial in Round Hill Cemetery in Marion. [Sturgills, Vol III, p. 111: Mary Virginia Houts (Nee: Alexander), 1876-1958] | |
| Fuller | Henry O. | 12 Nov 1958 | Harlan, KY – Henry O. Fuller died 12 November 1958 at a Harlan, KY, hospital. Survivors: wife, Ella Fuller; sister, Mrs. Frances Winston of Saltville. Graveside services at Elizabeth Cemetery in Saltville. | |
| Talbert | David (Mrs.) | 9 Oct 1885 | 13 Nov 1958 | Saltville – Mrs. David Talbert, 73, died 13 November 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 3 sons, Goode Talbert of Plasterco, James Talbert of Australia, and Conley Talbert of Lake Charles, LA; daughter, Mrs. Carl Adams of Plasterco; 3 brothers, Charlie Moore, Henry Moore, and Will Moore of Glade Spring; 3 sisters, Mrs. Elizabeth Goodman of Doran, Mrs. Margaret Musslewhite of Bristol, and Mrs. Lockie Graham of Glade Spring. Services at Mahanaim Methodist Church with burial in Baptist Cemetery in Glade Spring. [Phronia Moore (9 Oct 1885-13 Nov 1958); m. James David Talbert (1 Jul 1886-19 Apr 1922] |
| Cox | Lydia B. | 13 Nov 1958 | Fox – Mrs. Lydia B. Cox, 75, died 13 November 1958 at her home. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Laura Phipps of Fox; 2 sons, Ward Cox of Independence and H. B. Cox of Fox; 4 sisters, Mrs. Verdie Shores, Mrs. Cary Gilliam, and Mrs. Velia Irvin of Sparta, NC, and Mrs. Lou Mitchell of Piney Creek, NC; 2 brothers, Millard Phipps of Mouth of Wilson and Reece Phipps of North Wilkesboro, NC. Services at Bridle Creek Methodist Church with burial in Cox’s Chapel Cemetery. | |
| Jones | Susan M. | 13 Nov 1958 | Chilhowie – Mrs. Susan M. Jones, 91, died 13 November 1958 at her home. Survivors: 4 daughters, Mrs. Paul Monroe of Gastonia, NC, and Mrs. Fred Rector, Miss Ethel Jones, and Mrs. Wood Vance of Chilhowie; son, John C. Jones of Chilhowie; 9 grandchildren. Services at St. James Lutheran Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Rowland | Tammy K. | 13 Nov 1958 | Marion – Tammy K. Rowland, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Rowland, died 13 November 1958 at a Marion hospital. Additional survivors: brother, Douglas A. Rowland; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clay Rowland of Marion and Mr. and Mrs. Sam McClure of Chilhowie. Services at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Buchanan | Dora | 1 Feb 1878 | 14 Nov 1958 | Bristol – Mrs. Dora Buchanan, 90, died 14 November 1958 at a Bristol nursing home. Survivors: several nieces and nephews. Services at Ridgedale Methodist Church in Chatham Hill with burial in the church cemetery. [widow of Sam L. Buchanan. Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 101: Dora E. Buchanan (1 Feb 1878-14 Nov 1958); beside S. L. Buchanan (1872-1937)] |
| Cook | Dora H. | 30 Aug 1876 | 14 Nov 1958 | Saltville – Mrs. Dora Harris Cook, 82, died 14 November 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: daughter, Mrs. Homer Travis of Harrison, NY; 2 sons, C. A. Cook of Saltville and Findley Cook of Huntington, WV; 2 grandchildren. Services at Henderson Funeral Home with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Dora Harris (30 Aug 1876-14 Nov 1958); m. John Findlay Cook (19 Oct 1866-4 Aug 1942)] |
| Johnson | Robert H. | 14 Nov 1958 | Saltville – Robert H. Johnson, 58, died 14 November 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: son, Kyle Johnson of Disputanta; brother, Charlie Johnson of Saltville; 3 sisters, Mrs. R. B. Henderson and Mrs. E. Y. Perkins of Saltville, and Mrs. J. D. Bennett of Glade Spring; 4 grandchildren. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with burial in the family cemetery. | |
| Rymer | Kate J. | 14 Nov 1958 | Currin Valley – Mrs. Kate Johnson Rymer, 75, died 14 November 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, J. D. Rymer; 4 sons, Stanley L. Rymer of Marion, Leslie L. Rymer of St. Louis, MO, J. D. Rymer Jr. and Robert H. Rymer of Longview, TX; 3 sisters, Mrs. Alex Hutchins of Marion, Mrs. Glen Eads of Pulaski, and Mrs. John Mason of Chilhowie; 2 brothers, Ira Johnson of Marion and William Johnson of Abingdon; 7 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Services at Royal Oak Presbyterian Church with burial in Ebenezer Lutheran Cemetery. | |
| Troxell | Lucy S. | 26 Feb 1878 | 16 Nov 1958 | Marion – Mrs. Lucy Snavely Troxell, 80, died 16 November 1958 at her home. Survivors: daughter, Miss Blanche Troxell of Marion; 2 sisters, Mrs. Frank Naff and Mrs. George D. Prater of Marion. Services at the residence with burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol I, p. 93: Lucy Troxell, nee: Snavely (26 Feb 1878-16 Nov 1958); beside her daughter, Ella Blanche Troxell (14 Jun 1907-22 Aug 1989)] |
| Newman | Dallas (Mrs.) | 16 Nov 1958 | Rural Retreat – Mrs. Dallas Newman, 55, died 16 November 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: husband; 2 daughters, Mrs. Daisy N. Moore of Salem and Miss Mary Elizabeth Newman of Rural Retreat; 2 sons, Roy F. Newman and Mike D. Newman of Rural Retreat. Services at Rural Retreat Methodist Church with burial in Mountain View Cemetery. | |
| Vernon | Robert L. | 16 Nov 1958 | Marion – Robert Lee Vernon, 79, died 16 November 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Nannie Allen Vernon; 3 sons, William Thomas Vernon, James Ralph Vernon, and Sidney Dennis Vernon of Marion; 3 daughters, Mrs. Charles Leonard of Johnson City, TN, Mrs. Sallie Pruner of Marion, and Mrs. Maude Caudell of Wilco, WV; step-son, Glenn N. Sprinkle of Marion; 4 step-daughters, Mrs. Ralph Conner, Mrs. French King, and Mrs. William H. Wolfe of Marion, and Mrs. W. B. McMillan of Galax; 2 sisters, Mrs. Maggie Hylton of Elkhorn, WV, and Mrs. J. E. Franklin of Wytheville; brother, J. E. Vernon of Bluefield; 23 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Services at Marion Baptist Church with burial in Round Hill Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol III, p. 144: Robert Lee Vernon (1879-1958), birthdate corrected on stone] | |
| Pugh | E. L. | 27 Dec 1887 | 17 Nov 1958 | Sugar Grove – Edison Lee Pugh, 70, died 17 November 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Myrtle Meek Pugh; 2 sons, William M. Pugh of Sugar Grove and K. M. (Jack) Pugh of Wytheville; daughter, Mrs. Robert C. Pittard of Clarksville; 2 sisters, Mrs. S. E. Wilkinson of Cloverdale and Mrs. J. T. Dailey of Kingwood, WV; 3 half-brothers, S. D. Pugh of Roanoke, L. M. Pugh of Chester, PA, and Scott W. Pugh of Marion; 6 grandchildren. Services at Elizabeth Methodist Church in Teas, with burial in Pugh Cemetery. [Edison Lee Pugh (27 Dec 1887-17 Nov 1958), s/o Monroe Pugh & Loretta Williams; m. 1914, Myrtle Meek, of Meadowview] |
| Shelton | James L. | 17 Nov 1958 | Saltville – James L. Shelton, 88, died 17 November 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: 3 daughters, Mrs. Cassie Price of Holston, Mrs. Rebecca Mason of Indianapolis, IN, and Mrs. Susie Hockett of LaPlata, MD; 5 sons, Willie Shelton, Roy Shelton, and Rev. Dallas Shelton of Chilhowie, John Shelton of Abingdon, and Lloyd Shelton of Indianapolis; 42 grandchildren; 79 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild. Services at Hayter’s Gap Christian Church with burial in the family cemetery. | |
| Shuler | James | 17 Nov 1958 | Chilhowie – James Granville Shuler, 77, died 17 November 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Dolinger Shuler; 4 sons, Bruce Shuler of Tylerville, MD, James Shuler of Oxford, PA, Dean Shuler and Sanders Shuler of Chilhowie; 8 daughters, Mrs. Ernest Tomlinson of Airville, PA, Mrs. Ralph Fisher of Cochranville, PA, Mrs. William Barlow of Street, MD, Mrs. Thomas Holiman of Bluefield, WV, Mrs. Jesse Moorefield of Radford, Mrs. Marvin Williams of Abingdon, and Mrs. Elmer Walker and Mrs. Jack Baumgardner of Chilhowie; 26 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Services at Terrace Heights Funeral Home with burial in Grosses Creek Cemetery. | |
| Gregory | W. W. (Mrs.) | 18 Nov 1958 | Inman, SC – Former Meadowview resident Mrs. W. W. Gregory died 18 November 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband; 2 daughters; 4 sons. Services and burial in South Carolina. [the former Millie Byars, native of Spartanburg Co., SC] | |
| Purcell | Joe E. (Mrs.) | 18 Nov 1958 | Castlewood, VA – Mrs. Joe E. Purcell died 18 November 1858 at a Lebanon hospital. Survivors include a brother, Guy Browning of Marion. Services at Sulphur Springs Methodist Church with burial in Lebanon Memorial Cemetery. | |
| Nelson | Anna C. | 21 Nov 1958 | Glade Spring – Mrs. Anna Carson Nelson, 74, died 21 November 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 2 sisters, Mrs. Thomas M. Orr of Glade Spring and Mrs. F. Walter Strange of Hollywood, CA; her stepmother, Mrs. William Nelson of Glade Spring. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Abingdon with burial in Holston Conference Cemetery in Emory. | |
| Hall | Richard | 23 Nov 1958 | Independence – Richard Hall, 28, died 23 November 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Doris Jean Hall; daughter, Reva Hall of Independence; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hurley Hall of Independence; 2 sisters, Mrs. Ramsey Page and Mrs. Gale Baker of Independence; 2 brothers, Wayne Hall and Raymond Hall of Independence. Services at First Baptist Church with burial in Rock Creek Cemetery. | |
| Barton | Carl L. | 24 Nov 1958 | Independence – Carl Lee Barton, 62, died 24 November 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife; 3 daughters, Mrs. Charlie Cox of Independence, Miss Sue Barton and Miss Ann Barton of Fox; 4 sons, Carl Lee Barton Jr. of Atkins, William F. Barton of Kernersville, NC, J. C. Barton of Comers Rock and Glenn S. Barton with the US Army; his mother, Mrs. Rhoda Barton of Fox; 4 sisters, Mrs. Roy Hollaway of Flatridge, Mrs. Bruce Cox, Mrs. Ruben Parks, and Mrs. Greeley Gose of Galax; 2 brothers, Harvey Barton of Fox and Rev. Bryce Barton of Atkins; 5 grandchildren. Services at Grubb’s Chapel Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Cook | Fannie [GULLION] | 24 Nov 1958 | Salem, OR – Mrs. Fannie Gullion Cook 66, died 24 November 1958 in Salem, OR. Survivors: sister, Mrs. Belle Harrison of Marion; 2 brothers, Robert Gullion of Johnson City, TN, and Joe Gullion of Boissevain, VA; 6 children. Services and burial in Salem, OR. | |
| Mays | Virginia | 24 Nov 1958 | Chilhowie – Mrs. Virginia Mays, 61, died 24 November 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors: husband, George Mays; 2 daughters, Mrs. Gale A. Atkins of Marion and Mrs. Douglas H. Clark of Richmond; her mother, Mrs. Lucy P. Pruitt of Bristol, TN; 4 brothers, Terry B. Pruitt of Marion, James Pruitt and Floyd Pruitt of Chatham Hill, and Daniel Pruitt of Frederick, MD; 6 sisters, Mrs. W. E. Armstrong of Marion, Mrs. Ed Meredith of Bristol, TN, Mrs. R. L. Johnson and Mrs. W. M. Wade of War, WV, Mrs. A. E. Calsee of Williamson, WV, and Mrs. Paul Wilson of Ravenswood, WV; 3 grandchildren. Services at Rich Valley Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Rhudy | Muncy A. | 25 Nov 1958 | Rural Retreat – Muncy A. Rhudy, 75, died 25 November 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivor: brother, B. M. Rhudy of Fort Lauderdale, FL. Services at Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat with burial in Honey Grove Cemetery in Grayson Co. | |
| Scott | C. W. (Mrs.) | 25 Nov 1958 | Marion – Mrs. C. W. Scott, 87, died 25 November 1958 at her home. Survivors: 5 daughters, Miss Mable Scott and Miss Lettie Scott of Marion; son, Frank Scott of Marion. Services at Mount Carmel Methodist Church with burial in Mount Carmel Cemetery. | |
| Johnson | Alice E. | 26 Nov 1958 | Salem – Mrs. Alice Ethel Johnson, 65, died 26 November 1958 at a Roanoke hospital. Survivors include 2 brothers, E. W. Galliher of Saltville and Floyd Galliher of Emory. Services at Calvary Baptist Church in Salem, with burial in Sherwood Cemetery in Roanoke. | |
| Dillard | Olin S. | 27 Nov 1958 | Marion – Olin Stephen Dillard, 58, died 27 November 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Evelyn F. Dillard; daughter, Mrs. Janie D. Whaley of Tarboro, NC; 2 brothers, J. Frank Dillard and Samuel F. Dillard of Marion; 2 grandchildren. Services at Mt. Carmel Methodist Church with burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol I, p. 86: Olin S. Dillard (1900-1958); between Evelyn Dillard, nee: Felty (1908-1974) and Cleo Dillard, nee: DeBord (1901-1942)] | |
| Young | Tommy E. | 27 Nov 1958 | Marion – Tommy Eugene Young, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. James Young Jr., died 27 November 1958 at a Marion hospital. Additional survivors: brother, James Lee Young of Marion; 2 half-sisters, Helen Ray Young and Audrey Gay Young of Marion; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Young and Mrs. LeRoy Martin of Marion. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home with burial in Round Hill Cemetery. | |
| Mustard | Robert H. | 29 Nov 1958 | Richmond – Bland native Robert H. Mustard died 29 November 1958 at a Roanoke hospital. Survivors include: sister, Miss Georgia Mustard of Bland; brother, E. S. Mustard of Grant. Services at Bymer Methodist Church in Mechanicsburg with burial in Mechanicsburg Cemetery. | |
| Blevins | William C. | 30 Nov 1958 | Chilhowie – William Claude Blevins, 77, died 30 November 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife; step-daughter, Mrs. Hettie Henderson of Chilhowie; 2 brothers, Tommy Blevins of Crumpler, NC, and Maxie Blevins of Lansing, NC; sister, Mrs. Dora Jones of Grassy Creek, NC. Services at the residence with burial in Dixon Cemetery in Ashe Co., NC. | |
| Hutton | Isaac | 30 Nov 1958 | Marion – Isaac F. Hutton, 76, died 30 November 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Emma Dowell Hutton; 4 daughters, Mrs. Robert Jones and Mrs. Willard Blevins of Marion, Mrs. Frank Hall of Washington, DC, and Miss Vivian Hutton of Staunton, VA; son, Charles Hutton of Marion; 3 brothers, Jerry Hutton and Charlie Hutton of Marion, and Bob Hutton of Pasadena, CA; 9 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren. Services at Falling Water Baptist Church with burial in Attoway Cemetery. | |
| Lorenzen | Mary K. | 30 Nov 1958 | Marion – Mary Katherine Lorenzen, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Lorenzen, died 30 November 1958 at a Marion hospital. Additional survivors: grandmother, Mrs. Florence Lorenzen of Roanoke. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home with burial in Roselawn Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 118: Mary K. Lorenzen (30 Nov 1958-30 Nov 1958)] | |
| Taylor | Florence | 30 Nov 1958 | Saltville – Mrs. Florence Taylor, 79, died 30 November 1958 at her home. Survivors: son, John W. Taylor of Clinchburg; 2 daughters, Mrs. Hubert Blackwell of Meadowview and Mrs. W. J. Darnell of Vinton, VA; sister, Mrs. Lula Aistrop of Saltville; 6 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Services at Mahanaim Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Henegar | Betty Jane | 1 Dec 1958 | Saltville – Betty Jane Henegar, infant daugher of Mr. and Mrs. Jack Henegar, died 1 December 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Additional survivors: grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Mullins and Mr. and Mrs. Freeman Henegar of Saltville. Services at Cardwelltown Baptist Church with burial in the family cemetery. | |
| Shuler | Jerry | 2 Dec 1958 | Marion – Jerry Shuler, 88, died 2 December 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Ruth Scott Shuler; son, Carl E. Shuler of Marion; 2 step-sons [one listed], Robert Jones of Cottonwood, CA; 2 step-daughters, Mrs. Alice Estep of Marion and Mrs. Grace Clemmons of Denver. CO; brother, Henry Shuler of Pocahontas, VA; sister, Miss Clem Shuler of Chattanooga, TN. Services at Calvary Baptist Church with burial in Round Hill Cemetery. | |
| Gillespie | Thomas M. | 3 Dec 1958 | Marion – Thomas Mack Gillespie, 58, died 3 December 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: mother, Mrs. Mary Jane Gillespie of Marion; 4 sisters, Mrs. Flossie Tibbs and Mrs. Edith Shupe of Atkins, Mrs. Lena Sheppard of Tazewell and Mrs. Tommy Rhudey of Hay Market; 5 brothers, Tom Gillespie of Tazewell, Charles Gillespie of Columbus, OH, William Gillespie of Morenci, AZ, Luther Gillespie of Hay Market, and Carl Gillespie of Berryville. Services at Chatham Hill Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Newman | Mary H. | 3 Dec 1958 | Marion – Mrs. Mary Hanshew Newman, 71, died 3 December 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: husband, C. K. Newman; 2 sons, Herbert Newman of Marion and Marvin Newman of Pittsburgh, PA; 8 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. Services at Seaver Funeral Home with burial in Round Hill Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol III: p. 161: Mary C. Newman (1887-Dec 1958), w/o C. K. Newman; beside C. K. Newman (5 Jun 1881-5 Jun 1968)] | |
| Thompson | Joseph M. | 3 Dec 1958 | Marion – Joseph Michael Thompson, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Thompson, died 3 December 1958 at a Marion hospital. Additional survivors: grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lewis F. Williams, and Mr. and Mrs. Kermit R. Thompson of Marion. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home with burial in Round Hill Cemetery. | |
| Bates | Lester C. | 5 Dec 1958 | Speedwell – Lester C. Bates, 68, died 5 December 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Mrs. Ollie Ritchie Bates; 3 daughters, Miss Ella Mae Bates of Speedwell, Mrs. J. P. Jackson of Wytheville, and Mrs. Roy Brewer of Collinsville; 2 sons, Henry Bates and William Bates of Speedwell; sister, Mrs. Clyde Burchett of Mouth of Wilson; half-brother, William Cox of Rural Retreat; 3 grandchildren. Services at Pine Grove Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Maiden | Charles C. | 28 Feb 1865 | 6 Dec 1958 | College Place, WA – Smyth County native Charles Campbell Maiden, 93, died 6 December 1958 at his home. Survivors: 4 brothers and sisters in Virginia. Services at MacMartin and Chamberlain Chapel in Washington, with burial in Mountain View Cemetery. [Charles Campbell Maiden (28 Feb 1865-6 Dec 1958). Moved to Washington in 1889] |
| Holmes | Michael E. | 6 Dec 1958 | Baltimore, MD – Michael E. Holmes, age 2 months, died 6 December 1958 at his home in Baltimore. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arlie Holmes, formerly of Saltville; brother, Arlie C. Holmes of Baltimore; grandparents, Mrs. Grover Henderson and Mr. and Mrs. Tom Holmes of Saltville. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with burial in the family cemetery. | |
| Thomas | Robert M. | 6 Dec 1958 | Friendship – Robert M. Thomas, 83, died 6 December 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivors include 3 sons, S. D. Thomas, Howard Thomas, and Frank Thomas of Chilhowie. Services at Little Rock Baptist Church with burial in Rush Creek Cemetery. | |
| Blevins | B. H. | 8 Dec 1958 | Trout Dale – Elder Bynham Hampton Blevins, 89, died 8 December 1958 at his home. Survivors: 5 daughters, Mrs. Emma DeBord of Westminster, MD, Mrs. Bina Bishop of Phoenix, MD, Mrs. Myrtle Spencer of Oxford, PA, Mrs. Ollie Greer and Mrs. Callie Richardson of Trout Dale; son, Bethel Blevins of Trout Dale; 29 grandchildren; 53 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild. Services at Trout Dale Primitive Baptist Church with burial in the family cemetery. | |
| Taylor | John L. | 8 Dec 1958 | Saltville – John L. Taylor, 72, died 8 December 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: wife, Eudora Cox Taylor; 4 daughters, Mrs. Ernest Sword of Saltville, Mrs. Charles Duggan of McMinville, TN, Mrs. J. W. Griffitts of Broadford, and Mrs. George T. Morris of Fincastle; brother, James C. Taylor of Tazewell; 12 grandchildren. Services at Henderson Funeral Home with burial in Crabtree Cemetery in Tannersville. | |
| Vaughan | Susan M. | 9 Dec 1958 | Independence – Mrs. Susan Mae Vaughan, 84, died 9 December 1958 at her home. Survivors: son, John Vaughan of Independence; 2 daughters, Mrs. Edna LePrade of Richmond and Mrs. Annie M. Carter of Trenton, MI; 2 grandchildren. Services at Independence Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| McNew | Julia [DYE] | 10 Dec 1958 | Glade Spring – Mrs. Julia Dye McNew, 86, died 10 December 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Survivor: husband, Charles McNew. Services at Henderson Funeral Home in Abingdon with burial in Knollkreg Memorial Park. | |
| Thomas | Mart | 10 Dec 1958 | Glade Spring – Mart Junior Thomas, infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Baker Thomas, died 10 December 1958 at a Marion hospital. Additional survivors: grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Mack Thomas and Mrs. Ern Barlow of Glade Spring. Services at Mt. Olive Church in Friendship with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Williams | J. J. (Dr.) | 4 Mar 1905 | 12 Dec 1958 | Marion – Former Nebo resident Dr. J. J. Williams, of Tampa, FL, died 12 December 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Pearl Lynn Williams of Tampa; daughter, Mrs. Ann Carol Prez of St. Ignace, MI; 2 sisters, Mrs. Owen Hubble of Richmond and Mrs. R. J. Kegley of Nebo. Services at Zion Methodist Church in Nebo with burial in the church cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 74: J. J. Williams (4 Mar 1905-12 Dec 1958)] |
| Poston | John R. | 11 Apr 1924 | 12 Dec 1958 | Saltville – John R. Poston, 34, died 12 December 1958 in a Saltville hospital. Survivors: wife, Juanita Poston; 3 sons, Frank Poston, William Poston, and Leroy Poston of Saltville; 3 daughters, Nancy Poston, Mildred Poston, and Karleen Poston of Saltville; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Alonzo Poston of Saltville; brother, Gordon Poston of Saltville; 3 sisters, Mrs. Ruby Hoover of Chatham Hill; Mrs. Eugene [Gertie] Clear and Louise Poston of Albany, GA. Services at Henderson Funeral Home with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [John Ritz Poston (11 Apr 1924-12 Dec 1958) s/o David Alonzo Poston & Alice Amanda Worley; m. Juanita K. Aistrop, d/o John Henry Henderson & Malinda Aistrop.] |
| Hawks | Charlie T. | 12 Dec 1958 | Chilhowie – Charlie T. Hawks, 62, died 12 December 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 6 sisters, Mrs. Minnie Slagle, Mrs. W. W. Slagle and Mrs. Fred Boreske of Marion, Mrs. Elbert Umbarger of Rural Retreat, Mrs. French Wyrick of Salem, and Miss Ethel Hawks of Chilhowie; 2 brothers, Lonnie Hawks and W. E. Hawks of Marion. Services at Middle Fork Baptist Church with burial in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Groseclose. | |
| Richardson | Russell L. | 13 Dec 1958 | Marion – Russell Lee Richardson, 57, died 13 December 1958 at a Marion hospital.. Survivors: wife, Emma Davis Richardson; 2 sons, Harry L. Richardson and Lawrence D. Richardson of Marion; 3 sisters, Mrs. George W. Nichols and Mrs. Ray Wheeler of Bristol, and Mrs. James Thompson of Glade Spring. Services at Mountain View Methodist Church. [no burial information] | |
| Griffin | Laura B. | 14 Dec 1958 | Saltville – Mrs. Laura B. Griffin, 78, died 14 December 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: 3 daughters, Mrs. Clayborn Shaffer, Mrs. Bill Poore and Miss Belvie Griffin of Saltville; 5 sons, Lester Griffin, Duncan Griffin, Howard Griffin and Wesley Griffin of Saltville, and Filmore Griffin of Marion; half-brother, Conrad Burgess of North Wilkesboro, NC; 2 half-sisters, Mrs. Elsie Howell of Castle, DE, and Miss Susie Burgess of North Carolina; 25 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. Services at Plasterco Church of God with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol II, p. 68: Laura M. Griffin (18 Sep 1880-14 Dec 1958)] | |
| Holmes | Gaye C. | 10 Jan 1876 | 15 Dec 1958 | Marion – Mrs. Gaye Copenhaver Holmes died 15 December 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: husband, Robert W. Holmes; 2 sons, Dr. Edward B. Holmes of Parkersburg, WV, and Charles W. Holmes of Marion; 2 daughters, Mrs. Manson B. Tate of Dublin and Mrs. Denton Hull of Marion; 8 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Services at Seaver Funeral Home with burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol I, p. 85: Gaye Holmes, nee: Copenhaver (10 Jan 1876-15 Dec 1958); beside Robert W. Holmes (19 Nov 1875-11 Aug 1969)] |
| Barton | Rhonda Lane | 15 Dec 1958 | Marion – Rhonda Lane Barton, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Carroll Barton, died 15 December 1958 at an Abingdon hospital. Services at Calvary Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Love | Nellie | 15 Dec 1958 | Marion – Mrs. Nellie Poff Love, 58, died 15 December 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: 2 sons, William A. Love of Lynchburg and James N. Love of Roanoke; her mother, Mrs. Rosetta Poff of Christiansburg; 3 sisters, Mrs. Charles Waddell of Christiansburg, Mrs. J. F. Courtney of Carrollton, and Mrs. Effie Hampton of Princeton, WV; brother, C. R. Poff of Alexandria; 1 grandchild. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home with burial in Jacksonville Cemetery in Floyd. | |
| Lovelace | Alexander J. | 15 Dec 1958 | Marion – Alexander Jackson Lovelace, 82, died 15 December 1958 at his home. Survivors: daughter, Miss Tina Lovelace of Marion; 2 sisters, Mrs. W. E. Lindsey of Independence and Mrs. Bell Young of California; brother, James Lovelace of Bluefield, WV. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home with burial Wassum Cemetery. | |
| Harris | Delmer N. | 16 Dec 1958 | Marion – Delmer N. Harris Jr., age 8 months, died 16 December 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: parents, Mr. and Mrs. Delmer Harris; sister, Teresa Harris; grandparents, Mrs. Myrtle Harris and Mr. and Mrs. Roscoe Wymer of Marion. Services at Barnett’s Funeral Home with burial in Ridgedale Cemetery. | |
| McDonald | Nannie S. | 16 Dec 1958 | Marion – Mrs. Nannie St. John McDonald, 92, died 16 December 1958 at a Wytheville nursing home. Survivors: 2 sons, George F. McDonald and Fred D. McDonald of Marion; 4 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services at Mt. Carmel Methodist Church with burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol I, p. 89: Nannie S. McDonald (1866-1958); between G. B. McDonald (1858-1937) and Bessie C. McDonald (1 Jul 1902-14 Aug 1904), d/o G. B. & Nannie McDonald] | |
| Cleghon [Cleghorn ?] | Nannie E. | 17 Oct 1868 | 18 Dec 1958 | St. Petersburg, FL – Seven Mile Ford native Mrs. Nannie E. Cleghon, 90, died recently at her home in St. Petersburg, FL [no date of death – published 18 December 1958]. Survivors: 2 daughters; 1 son; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 2 great-great-grandchildren. [Nannie E. Oury, b. 17 Oct 1868 to Robert & Harriet Oury; m. 1885 Thomas J. Cleghon] |
| Mercer | Bertha S. | 15 Apr 1896 | 19 Dec 1958 | Atkins – Mrs. Bertha Shupe Mercer, 62, died 19 December 1958 at her home. Survivors: husband, W. J. Mercer; 2 daughters, Mrs..Frank E. Hash Jr. of Marion and Mrs. Harry Hall of Rural Retreat; 2 sons, Kenly Dean Mercer of Johnson City, TN, and W. J. Mercer Jr. of Gallipolis, OH; 2 sisters, Mrs. T. R. Snider of Crossville, TN, and Mrs. Carrie S. DeBord of Johnson City; 2 grandchildren. Services at Marion Baptist Church with burial in Roselawn Cemetery. [Sturgills, Vol IV, p. 183: Bertha Mercer, nee: Shupe (15 Apr 1896-19 Dec 1958); beside stone of Walter Jackson Mercer (8 Sep 1895-12 Oct 1968)] |
| Wingate | David V. | 19 Dec 1958 | Camp – David Victor Wingate, 75, died 19 December 1958 at a Marion hospital. Survivors: wife, Algada Haywood Wingate; 3 sisters, Mrs. Alice Jenkins of Bluefield, Mrs. George Howk of Chilhowie, and Miss Luna Wingate of Camp; 2 brothers, T. J. Wingate of Marion and Arthur Wingate of Crockett; 5 half-brothers. Services at Blue Springs Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Montgomery | Gray Wade | 20 Dec 1958 | Atkins – Gray Wade Montgomery, 47, died 20 December 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Ethel Warden Montgomery; son ,Everett Gray Montgomery of Marion; 3 sisters, Mrs. Clarence Clear of Marion, Mrs. Robert Blevins of Seven Mile Ford, and Miss Jean Montgomery of Johnson City, TN; 1 grandchild. Services at Davis Memorial Methodist Church with burial in Sunset Memorial Gardens. | |
| Harris | Susie | 22 Dec 1958 | Saltville – Mrs. George G. Harris, 55, died 22 December 1958 at a Saltville hospital. Survivors: husband; 4 daughters, Mrs. Bradley Anderson, Mrs. Dallas O’Quinn and Mrs. Nannie Rickman of Saltville, and Mrs. Kyle Taylor of Bluefield, WV; 7 sons, John Harris, Bascom Harris, Frank Harris, Hugh Harris and Billy Harris of Ridgeway, Fred Harris and Curtis Harris of Saltville; 4 sisters, Mrs. Wyndom Darnell, Mrs. J. R. Harris and Mrs. Ira Puckett of Saltville, and Mrs. John Chapman of Superior, WV; 2 brothers, Willie S. Jackson of Saltville and Richard Jackson of Glade Spring; 9 grandchildren. Services at the residence with burial in Jackson Cemetery. [Susie L. Jackson (16 Mar 1901-22 Dec 1958), d/o George P. Jackson & Fannie Belle Grace; m. George Guy Harris] | |
| Sneed | Vince B. | 22 Dec 1958 | Saltville – Vince B. Sneed, 74, died 22 December 1958 at his home. Survivors: wife, Flora Perkins Sneed; 2 sons, Roy Sneed and Ernest Sneed of Saltville; 5 daughters, Mrs. Stafford Ferguson, Mrs. Floyd Bordwine, Mrs. Charley Duff, Miss Lillian Sneed and Miss Frances Sneed of Saltville; 2 sisters, Mrs. Bob Perkins and Mrs. Glenn Henderson of Saltville; 15 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Services at the residence with burial in the family cemetery. [Vincent B. Snead, s/o Charles Browning Snead & Louisa McNew] | |
| Walters | Marco (Mrs.) | 22 Dec 1958 | Rural Retreat – Mrs. Marco Walters, 75, died 22 December 1958 at the home of a daughter. Survivors: son, M. C. Walters of Miami, FL; daughter, Mrs. Gilbert Kimberling of Rural Retreat; 3 brothers, Wordie Allen of Baltimore, MD, Page Allen of Preston, NE, and Thomas Allen of Rural Retreat; 2 grandchildren. Services at Rural Retreat Methodist Church with burial in Mountain View Cemetery. | |
| Booth | Alice [SMITH] | 28 Dec 1958 | Saltville – Mrs. Alice Smith Booth, 95, died 28 December 1958 at the home of a son in Saltville. Survivors: 2 sons, J. J. Booth of Saltville and Charles R. Booth of Roanoke; 2 daughters, Mrs. R. E. Smith and Mrs. Walter Hayden of Saltville; several grandchildren. Services at Henderson Funeral Home with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. [Alice W. Smith, d/o Abraham Smith & Louisa McNew; m. 9 Oct 1879, WCV, Worley McKinley Booth, s/o William E. Booth & Margaret Musselwhite. Sturgills, Vol II, p. 54: Alice S. Booth (13 May 1862-28 Dec 1957)] | |
| Bare | Hiram Gratsy | 9 Aug 1880 | 6 Jun 1959 | Hiram Gratsy Bare was born August 9, 1880. Died June 6, 1959. Making his stay here on earth 78 years, 9 months, and 6 days. Was married to Mertie Ann Bare, October 17, 1902. To this un1on was born eleven children. Mrs. Ruth Bare of Edgewood, Md. Lawson B. Bare of Newport News, Va. Kilby Bare of North East, Md. Mrs. Mabel Phillips of West Jefferson, N. C. Glenn J. Bare of Jefferson, N. C. Walker Bare and Poul Bare also Burrell Bare of the home. His wife, one son Wilson Bare of Idlewild, N. C. and 2 infant daughters Brucie Fay Bare, and Addie May Bare preceded him in death. He leaves 18 grandchildren, 5 great grandchildren, 4 sisters; Mrs. Linda Craft of Fleetwood, N. C. Mrs. Addie Colvard of Crumpler, N. C. Mrs. Mary Crouse of Sparta, N. C. Mrs. Effie McMillan of Aubrey, Texas. He professed a hope in Christ early in life, joined the Senter Primitive Baptist Church where he remained a faithful member until death. We feel our loss is his eternal gain. |
| Burgess | Matilda Absher | 17 Sep 1877 | 8 Oct 1959 | Matilda Absher Burgess was born Sept. 17, 1877, the daughter of Tobias and Millie Wingler Absher. Her husband, Wiley Burgess, died on Oct. 8, 1959. She is survived by five daughters, Mrs. Ada Severt, Mrs. Ester South, Mrs. Hazel Bare, and Eva Zella Parsons, all of West Jefferson, N. C., Mrs. Chessie Faw of Waynesburg, Ky. Three sons, G. O. and Woodrow, both of West Jefferson, N.C., and Edward of Mountain City, Tenn., and one son that preceded her in death, Alton. Sister Burgess professed hope in Christ in her teens, united with the Union Baptists, then some thirty years ago she united with the Riverview Primitive Baptist Church where she remained a faithful member until death. Sister Burgess was a great Bible reader, she had read the Bible through many times, always enjoyed the good old hymns of Zion, and the preaching of the gospel. It is hard to give one up who has meant so much to her family and friends, and to the community. We feel our loss is Heaven’s gain. |
| Burgess | Wiley | 27 Feb 1878 | 8 Oct 1959 | Wiley Burgess, the son of George and Hannah Black Burgess, was born February 27, 1878 an’d passed on October 8, 1959 at the age of eighty-one years, seven months and eleven days. Mr. Burgess professed hope in Christ and joined River View Primitive Baptist Church some thirty years ago. He was married to Nancy Matilda Absher, December, 1898. To this Union were born eleven children, two of which passed on in infancy. His son, Alton P. Burgess, also passed away April of this year. Mr. Burgess is survived by his wife, Matilda Absher Burgess, three Sons, G. O. Burgess and Woodrow F. Burgess, of West Jefferson, N. C., Edward Burgess of Mountain City, Tenn., Five daughters, Mrs. Ada Severt, Mrs. Ester South, Mrs. Hazel Bare, Mrs. Evazella Parsons, West Jefferson, N. C., and Mrs. Chessie Faw, Waynesburg, Ky. Thirty-one grandchildren and twenty- six great grandchildren; two brothers, Cicero Burgess of Wilbar, N. C. and Roby Burgess of North Wilkesboro, N. C.; and four sisters, Mrs. Mary Sheets and Mrs. Sallie Sheets of Scottsville, N. C., Mrs. Julie Eller of North Wilkesboro, N. C. A host of other relatives and friends to mourn our loss. We feel our loss is his Eternal Gain. |
| Caudill | Rosie Severt | 8 Feb 1905 | 23 Jan 1960 | Mrs. Rosie Severt Caudill passed away at 10:30 p.m., Saturday, January 23rd, 1960, the wife of George W. Caudill. Mrs. Caudill was born in 1866 in Ashe County, N. C. the daughter of Jackson and Caroline Severt. Mrs. Caudill is survived by her husband, a daughter, Mrs. Mary Burgess of West Jefferson, N. C., Six sons, Todd and Ted of Glendale Springs, N. C.; Robert of Powell, Wyoming; Felix of Columbus, Ohio; Darius of Concord, N. C.; Edd of Greensboro, Md.; 37 grandchildren; Two brothers and a sister. She spent the better part of her life in Ashe County, N. C., having been married to Mr. Caudill for about 75 years. Mrs. Caudill joined the Bear Creek Primitive Baptist Church at an early age, where she remained a faithful member until her passing to her Eternal Rest. |
| Davis | Diana Elizabeth Farmer | 17 Apr 1882 | 10 Jun 1960 | Diana Elizabeth Farmer Davis was born April 17, 1882 and died June 10,1960, making her stay on earth 78 years, 1 month, and 17 days. She was first married to H. L. Davis. To this union was born one child who died in infancy. Then later on she married C. L. Davis who now survives. She professed a hope and joined the Church at Pond Mountain where she lived a devoted member until death. She leaves the following brothers and sisters to mourn her loss: Harrison Farmer of Watauga, Tenn., Wiley Farmer, Gray Farmer, and Dewey Farmer, all of Whitetop, Va., five sisters, Virra Davis of Bluefield, W. Va., Ledia Myers; of Ubanks, Ky., Polly Cox, Audrey Cox, Elsie Davis, all Whitetop, Va. and a host of friends to mourn her loss. We feel our loss is her eternal gain. Sleep on, dear one, until God awakens you in His likeness. |
| Berry | Robert B. | 13 Jul 1960 | Robert B. Berry 79, died in a Johnson City Tenn. Hospital 13 July 1960. He is survived by his wife Mrs Ruth Kirk Berry and one brother Harry Berry of Oak Hill WVA Funeral serviced were held at the Bridle Creek Methodist Church and interment was in the church cemetery. Posted on 3/14/2000 by Judy Alley | |
| Jackson | Ewell B. Jackson | 13 Jul 1960 | Ewell B. Jackson 73 died at his home in the Silver Leaf Community in the Dugspur section of Carroll Co. on 13 July 1960.He was born in Carroll County to the late John C and Susan Colllier Jackson. He is survived by his wife Mrs Larma Collier Jackson; one son Ertel Sanford Jackson Dugspur; three brothers John S Jackson and Robert L Jackson both of Laurel Fork and Noah O Jackson Pulaski; two sisters Mrs Mary Ann Thomas Laurel Fork and Mrs Caleb D Bowman Nashville Tenn. five grandchildren and four gt-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Vaughan Guyn Mcgrady Chapel Hillsville by the Rev Otte Utt, the Rev John K Boyd and the Rev Eldon Wadsworth. Interment was in the Jackson Cemetery near Laurel Fork. | |
| Hawks | Nathaniel Sicero | 4 Jun 1879 | 14 Jul 1960 | Nathaniel Sicero Hawks 81 of Lowgap NC died 14 July 1960 in Northern Surry Hospital Mt Airy NC where he had been a patient for a few days. He was born 4 Jun 1879 in Surry Co NC to the late Hadin and Lelia Lowe Hawks. He is survived by his wife Minnie McGlother Hawks, one son Garnie Hawks Lowgap; nine daughters Mrs T J Scott, Mrs J C Shinault, Mrs Velma Haynes and Mrs Gaston Golding all of Mt Airy; Mrs E J Cockerham, Mrs Blan Hodges and Mrs Raymond Ramey all of LowGap, and Mrs Preston P Crawford and Mrs Ralph Mickey both of Galax; 30 grandchildren and ten gt- grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Mt View Baptist Church in Low Gap and interment was in the church cemetery |
| Cox | Gwyn M. | 14 Jul 1960 | Gwyn M Cox 60, died at his home near Independence on 14 July 1960. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Eva Cox; one daughter Mrs. Leanna Bolt, Lexington; 3 sons Tommy Cox, Franklin Cox and Joe Cox all of Independence; six sisters Miss Pearl Cox, Miss Lettie Lee Cox, Mrs. Faye Wingte and Mrs. Gaye Byrd all of Independence; and Mrs. Essie Roberts, Elk Creek; one brother Joe Hurley Cox, Independence and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Brush Creek Baptist Church and interment was in the Cox cemetery. Posted on 3/14/2000 by Judy Alley | |
| Anders | Henry Mack | 16 Jul 1960 | Henry Mack Anders 77, died at his home on Bartlett St, Galax after a long illness on 16 July 1960. He was born in Grayson Co to the late Osborne and Rachel Taylor Anders. He is survived by his wife Mrs Zora Phipps Anders, one son Bayard E Anders, four daughters Mrs Troy Fender and Mrs W H Shupe both of Galax; Mrs Virgil Patton Norfolk, and Mrs Charles Murray Spinceland Ind.; 24 grandchildren, 15 gt grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at the Mt Olivet Union Baptist Church and interment was in the church cemetery. Also posted on 3/14/2000 at 04:11:19 PM by Judy Alley | |
| Surratt | Ivy Olen | 1 Nov 1903 | 18 Jul 1960 | Ivy Olen Surratt Galax Gazette 18 July 1960 Ivy Olen Surratt, 56, who resided in the Fancy Gap section of Carroll Co. died at his home after a period of declining health on Sunday 17 July 1960. He was born 1 Nov 1903 to the late R Garland Surratt and Mrs L. A. Surratt. Surviving are four sons Horace D Surratt, Cana; Carlos F Surratt, Galax; Donald H surratt and Berlin Surratt both of Fancy Gap; four daughters Mrs Doris Hawks and Mrs Iva Lea Gunnell both of Cana, Miss Norma Jean Surratt and Miss Patty Sue Surrett both of the home; one sister Mrs Rhoda Leonard of Galax, one half brother William Hart Beckley WVa and 4 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Community Chapel Baptist Church and conducted by Rev Eugene Baker and Rev. Basil Burchan. Interment was in the church cemetery. |
| Miller | Walter W. | 18 Oct 1890 | 20 Jul 1960 | Deacon Walter W. Miller born October 18, 1890. The youngest Son the late W. W. and Colia Miller. Departed this life July 20th 1960, making his stay upon earth 69 years, 9 months and 2 days. Mr. Miller was united in Matrimony to Ada May on February 14, 1914. In this union he was blessed with five children, Mrs. Kathleen Baker and Harold G. Miller of West Jefferson, N.C., Mrs. Loxie Swafford, Mrs. Cleta Williams of Charlotte, N. C. and Bernard Miller of Lansing, N.C. Since the passing of Mrs. Miller in 1937, Mr. Miller married Carrie Weaver in 1939, who as a faithful wife he cherished and loved until sleep overtook him. While Deacon Miller’s two brothers, David and William passed on before him, his two Sisters, Mrs. Burlie Miller of Lansing, N. C. and Mrs. Bertha May of Martinsville, Va., survive. Deacon Miller united with the North Fork Primitive Baptist Church the first Sunday in June, 1938. Deacon Miller’s deep-seated principles of CHRISTIAN FAITH made him outstanding in our association, always an inspiration. He was firm in his belief, never deviating, but always strong in expressing Salvation alone by the GRACE OF GOD. He was also a great teacher for obedience, equally firm as a disciplinarian in chastisement following disobedience. Deacon Miller’s love of God’s creatures won for him a warm spot in the hearts of all who had the pleasure of knowing Him. Deacon Miller’s many thoughtful acts and kindness in regards to his Personal Family can be attested to by their Great loss. Deacon Miller, one more of God’s Loved ones having received his peace loving reward as promised. |
| Craven | Maude Mabel | 11 Jan 1881 | 22 Sep 1960 | Maude Mabel Craven was born January 11, 1881, departed this life September 22,1960, making her stay on earth 79 years, 8 months, 10 days. She was united in marriage to Rowan Craven in 1897. To this union was born 7 children. Her husband and 2 children preceded her in death. Surviving are 5 children, 22 grandchildren, 25 great grandchildren, and a host of friends and relatives. She professed faith in Christ and joined the Roans Creek Primitive Baptist Church a number of years ago and remained a faithful member until death. Sister Craven was known as a good mother and neighbor, and was loved by everyone. She was always willing to lend a helping hand, and was especially good to visit and help the sick. She is sadly missed by all, but we feel our loss is Heaven’s gain. |
| Calloway | Wintford | 19 Jul 1884 | 22 Sep 1960 | Wintford Calloway was born July 19, 1884 and departed this life September 22, 1960, making his stay on earth 76 years, 2 months, and three days. He was married to Ethel Teague, July 13, 1911. He is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Charles DeVore of La Mirada, Calif. and Mrs. Roger Pugh of Elkton Md.; one brother, William Calloway of West Jefferson; five sisters, Mrs. Rufus Bledsoe of Gap Creek, Mrs. Bob Woodruff, Idlewild, Mrs Hamp Colvard of Obids and Mrs. George Miller of West Jefferson. Also five grandchildren and six great grandchildren. He led a quiet and peaceful life making many friends and no enemies. He joined Beaver Creek Primitive Baptist Church lived in a sweet hope of the Resurrection and everlasting life. |
| Jennings | Artie Verna Rector | 11 Nov 1960 | The last of a generation of good people was borne away to that shining mansion Friday, Nov 11, 1960 — Artie Verna Rector Jennings, age 76. She was the daughter of Isom and Edna Davis Rector; was married at an early age to Alex Jennings, who preceded her in death only a few months ago. To them were born three daughters, all of whom survive — Mrs. Alta Smith, Galax, Virginia, Mrs. Golda Cockerham, Bear, Delaware, Mrs. Vida Lowe, Bel Air, Maryland. Thirteen grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 2 great, great grand children also survive. She and her husband joined the church at Crab Creek in 1925. Both lived quite patient, loving Christian lives. She missed only the last service, prior to her death. Was able to go to the Association in September. (a line is cut off) to the host of friends who knew and loved her. Her lovely smile and cheerful attitude even in times of heavy burdens and heart breaking trials, reflect this little thought. “The thing that goes the farthest, Towards making life worthwhile. That costs the least and does the most, Is just a little smile. The smile that bubbles from the heart, That loves its fellow men, Will drive away the cloud of Gloom, And coax the sun again; It’s full of worth and goodness, too, With many a blessing blent, It’s worth a million dollars, And doesn’t cost a cent.” She made her home with her daughter, Alta, after the death of her husband. She will be missed so very much but the love and the radiance of her life will cast its reflections on her children and grandchildren and all who knew her. The angels are rejoicing at her coming to othe heavenly home. There to join her loved ones who have been watching and waiting for her. Her beautiful acts of mercy and help to the sick and afflicted on this earth could not be written or spoken but the halo of memory surrounds us all. Her well written epitaph should be a treasure of hope for all of the loved ones. Somewhere back of the sunset, Where the loveliness never dies, She lives in the land of glory, With the blue and gold of the skys. She had a smile for everyone, A heart as pure as gold. To those who knew and loved her, Her memory will never grow old. (note) Arta Verna Rector b Galax, Va. parents: Comodore Isom Rector and Edna Lupina Davis, grandmother: Amanda Davis, stepgrandfather, James T. Coomes, my ggrandparents. Submitted by Patience Northern | |
| Miller | Jessie Hampton | 1 Nov 1888 | 11 Jan 1961 | Jessie Hampton Miller was born November 1, 1888, died January 11, 1961, making his stay on earth 72 years, 2 months, and 10 days. He was married to Blanche Hartzog March 27, 1938. He is survived by his wife and the fol]owing sisters: Emma Miller of Rt. 2, West Jefferson, N. C., Mattie Bare of Wagoner, N. C., Maggie Miller of Idlewild and Flora Hartzog of Concord, Tenn.; two half brothers, Webb Miller of Bristol, Va., Fender Miller of Hayes, N. C. and a number of nieces and nephews and friends. Brother Miller made a profession of faith in Christ several years ago, but put off being baptized until last June when he was baptized into the fellowship of River View Primitive Baptist Church, where he was a happy, loyal and devoted member. No one was ever happier in their religion. It was a big help during his sickness to have the faith in Christ that he had. He got sick about a year ago, and during much of that time he suffered much pain. Through all his suffering he leaned heavily on his faith to carry him through. It is hard to give up one who has meant so much to his family and friends. He was one who stayed at home and worked hard but always had time to help those in need. We grieve at his passing but believe he is where all pains are gone. He said he had a home over yonder where he would be better off. So we bow in submission to the will of Him who made and loves us all. We feel our loss is his eternal gain. |
| Severt | George | 18 Mar 1866 | 16 Jan 1961 | George Severt, the son of Jackson and Caroline Miller Severt was born March 18, 1866, departed this life 3 A. M. January 16, 1961, making his stay upon earth 94 years, 10 months and 2 days. He was married to Martha E. Miller on November 16, 1891 who preceded him in death. To this union were born ten children, one of which passed on in infancy. Brother Severt is survived by six sons, Jessie Abner Severt of West Jefferson, N. C., Gaither Severt, of Fleetwood, N. C., Avery Severt, of Roseville, Ohio, Callie Grant Severt of West Jefferson, N. C., Edward Severt of Laurel Springs, N. C., Manley Severt of Patriot, Ohio. Three daughters, Mrs. Mary Isabella Miller of N. C., Mrs. Annie Mabel S. Payne of West Jefferson, N. C. Mrs. Ida Miller of Patriot, Ohio. Three brothers who preceded him in death. Ten sisters, all of which preceded him in death except one, Mrs. Sarah Jane Mash of Jefferson, N.C., a host grandchildren and great grandchildren to mourn our loss. Brother Severt professed hope in Christ and joined Bear Creek Primitive Baptist Church in August 1915 and later became deacon of the church. Deacon Severt’s deep-seated principles of Christian faith made him outstanding in the church, always an inspiration. He was firm in his belief, never deviating but always strong in expressing salvation by the grace of God. Deacon Severt’s love of God’s creatures won for him a warm spot in the hearts of all who had the pleasure of knowing him. Deacon Severt’s many thoughtful acts and kindness in regards to his personal familv can be attested to by their great loss. We feel that our loss is his eternal gain. |
| Maines | Margaret | 21 Jan 1961 | Margaret Maines 97, died at her home in the Baywood vicinity in Grayson Co on Sat 21 Jan 1961. Mrs. Maines had been in declining health for some time. She was born in Alleghany County NC to the late William Watson and wife, Mrs Lucy Crouse Watson. Surviving are two daughters Mrs Myrtle Galyean and Mrs Lucy Montgomery both of Baywood, one son John Maines, Hydes, Md; 19 grandchildren, and 38 gt grandchildren. Funeral services were held at the Little River Baptist Church and Interment was in the Sparta NC cemetery. | |
| Ray | Mary Jane | 21 Jan 1961 | Mary Jane Ray Mrs Mary Jane Ray 78 resident of Rt 2 Galax, died unexpectedly at her home Saturday 21 Jan 1961. She was born in Ashe Co NC to the late Jesse Benge and wife Mrs Rhoda Parsons Benge. She is survived by one son William L Carnett, Merchanicsville, Va, two sisters, Mrs. John Tracy, Todd, NC; Mrs Lettie Cox, Rt 2 Galax; and 3 brothers John Benge, Purlear NC; W M Benge West Jefferson NC and G F Benge Elton Md. Funeral services were conducted at Savannah Methodist Church, on the Mt Vale Charge on Monday at 2 pm by Rev C Elmer Strait. Interment was in the church cemetery. | |
| Eastridge | Lee | 22 Jan 1961 | Lee Eastridge, 83, resident of Rt 1, Woodlawn, died in a local hospital sunday 22 Jan 1961. He had been ill for some time. Mr Eastridge is survived by 14 children, 36 grandchildren, 35 great grandchildren, and 1 gt-gt- grandchild. Funeral services were held at the Vaughan Guynn Chapel on Tuesday conducted by Rev Lonnie P Shaw , Rev Lee Young, and Rev R Irvin Smith. Interment was in the Bryant Cemetery. Dewey Paul Eastridge IP: 205.188.195.43 Posted on 6/25/2000 at 02:31:01 AM by Carole Eastridge Waters A memorial service for Dewey P. Eastridge, 75, of Partlow will be held at 11 a.m.Tuesday at Rehoboth United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Kathleen Work and his cousin the Rev. Roby Harold Eastridge officiating. Burial will follow the service. The family will receive friends an hour before the service. Mr. Eastridge died Thursday, June 22, 2000, at Henrico Doctor’s Hospital in Richmond. Born in Creston, N.C., Mr. Eastridge retired as sales manager of Stohlman Oldsmobile in Alexandria. An Army veteran of World War II, he served in the Amphibious Corps in the Pacific Theater. Among his decorations and awards are the Asiatic Pacific theater medal with three bronze stars, a Victory medal, Army Occupation medal and Philippine Liberation medal. A member of Rehoboth United Methodist Church, he was a former member of the V.F.W. Post in Arlington. Survivors include his wife, Lorene S. Eastridge;a daughter, Vicki Lee Eastridge of Partlow, three sisters, Grace E. Knight of Spotsylvania, Edith E. Payne of Richmond, and Blanche E. Scherbarth of Milwaukee, Wis. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the American Lung Association, 9735 Main St. Fairfax, Va. 22031;the Heart Association, Box 824, Fredericksburg, Va. 22404;or Rehoboth United Methodist Church, 18606 Partlow Road, Beaverdam, Va. 23015. Found & Sons Funeral Home of Fredericksburg is handling the arrangements. NOTE: Dewey Eastridge was the son of Marvin C. and Ida Mae Osborne Eastridge. He was a fifth generation Ashe Countian. Mamie Virginia Woodruff Eastridge Posted on 5/5/2000 at 00:17:07 AM by Carole Eastridge Waters A funeral for Mamie Virginia Woodruff Eastridge, 79, of Spotsylvania County, Virginia, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Rehoboth United Methodist Church in Beaverdam, with Rev. Kathleen Work officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 tonight at Found & Sons Funeral Home, Fredericksburg. Mrs. Eastridge died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, at her home. She was a member of Rehoboth United Methodist Church, where she was in the church choir and member of the United Methodist Women. She was the widow of William C. Eastridge. Survivors include two daughters, Sherry L. Long of Sterling and Tina R. Henry of Spotsylvania; two sons, Gerald C. Eastridge of Sterling and Robert C. Eastridge of Fairfax; three sisters, Ruby Rutherford and Fern Mullis, both of West Jefferson, NC, and Ruth Dillard of Taylorsville, NC; 13 grandchildren,; 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was also the mother of the late W. Alton Eastridge. This obit was listed in The Free Lance Star in Fredericksburg, VA 4 May 2000. Mamie was born in Idlewild, NC and married in Trade, TN. Note: In order to be genealogically correct, Robert C. Eastridge should be described as a stepson and 4 of the grandchildren and 14 of the great grandchildren are from that same step family. Arvil Dale (Jim) Ellis Obit IP: 207.87.240.14 Posted on 3/21/2000 at 08:30:21 PM by Sharon Lail Arvil Dale (Jim)Ellis, 63, of Windy Ridge Rd. North Wilkesboro, died Saturday, March 18, 2000 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. Mr Ellis was born May 13, 1936, in Wilkes County to Millard and Lura Belle Pike Ellis. He was retired from the Air Force as a Senior Master Sergeant. Surviving are his wife, Regina Legrend Ellis, two sons, James Arvil Ellis of Cheyenne, Wyo., and Patrick Dale Ellis of Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Ala. three brothers, Robert Ellis, Bill Ellis, and Floyd Ellis, all of North Wilkesboro; one sister, Faye Reeves of North Wilkesboro; two half-sisters, Charmey Cleary and Isadore Bell, both of North Wilkesboro; and one grandchild. Funeral services were held Tuesday, at 2pm, at the Miller Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Berch Handy and an Air Force Chaplain. Burial, with full military rites conducted by the Pope Air Force Base honor guard, was held in Mountlawn Memorial Park. Posted on 3/14/2000 by Judy Alley Lee Eastridge | |
| Vaught | Ollie Thomas | 11 Oct 1879 | 23 Jan 1961 | Mrs Ollie Thomas Vaught, 81 of Wytheville, widow of the late Reece E. Vaught, of Grant, Grayson Co., died in a Wytheville convalescent home Monday 23 Jan 1961. She was born in Grant 11 Oct 1879 to the late Troy M Thomas and wife. Mrs. Vaught’s husband passed away 10 Mar 1957. Surviving are one son, Edgar R. Vaught, Wytheville, four daughters Mrs. Carl T. Nash, Atlanta Ga, Mrs Kermit Haga,Flatridge; Mrs J. Russell Poff, Roanoke; and Mrs. Robert M schaefer, Rockville Md. Two sisters Mrs Pearl Young New London Pa and Mrs A. E. Adams, Pulaski. One brother O. M. Thomas Marion; 6 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held at Grant Methodist Church by Rev. E. S. Mustard and a former minister Rev Buren Littreal. Interment was in the Grant Cemetery. |
| Graybeal | Virgil E. | 1 Feb 1961 | Virgil E. Graybeal, fifty-three, of 724 N. Reservoir St., died in St. Joseph’s Hospital at 7:15 p.m. Monday following an illness of two months. Born in Ashe County, N.C. he was the son of the late Newton F. and Caldonia Graybeal- Graybeal. He was employed in the warhouse at Armstrong Cork Co. fo 35 years. He was a member of St. Anne’s Roman Catholic Church. Survivors include his wife Magdalen A. Phelan-Graybeal, at home; a son, Eugene E., of Lancaster (PA); a daughter, Dorothy E. wife of S-Sgt. Richard A. Bonheim, Ellsworth Arb, Rapid City, S.D.; his step mother, Mrs. Annie Graybeal, New Providence, Pa.; and the following sisters and brothers: Mae, wife of Laurence Fisher, Manheim; Snowie, wife of James Hall, Meridian, Miss.; Earl, Lancaster; Carl, Mount Joy; Bruce, Aberdeen, Md.; Dale E., Harrisburg; Harold, Peach Bottom; and the following step sisters: Grace, wife of Clyde Mcclain, Winston Salem, N.C.; Virginia, wife of James GROFF, New Providence, and Myrtle, wife of John Waters, Lancaster, and five grandchildren. | |
| McNeill | P. T. | 18 Aug 1896 | 23 Mar 1961 | P. T. McNeill was born August 18,1896, to Gaither McNeill and Alice McMillan McNeill. He professed faith in Christ in his teens and was a faithful member of the Beaver Creek Primitive Baptist church, and helped in building the new church erected on the premises of the old one. An ordained minister, he performed many noteworthy Christian services for his community and church. He departed this life March 23, 1961 and was laid to rest in the MeNeill Cemetery at his home. Brother McNeill left behind a devoted wife and eight loving children to mourn their loss. But they have the blessed assurance that their loss is his eternal gain. Sleep on God’s little ones, until your Saviour comes in the clouds of His Glory, to awaken the sleeping. |
| South | David Andrew | 17 Sep 1898 | 29 Jul 1961 | David Andrew South was born September 17, 1898 and departed this life July 29,1961, making his stay on earth 62 years, 10 months and 12 days. He was married to Belle Severt August 26, 1924. To this union were born nine children, one daughter preceding him in death on November 4, 1943. The following survive: Robert South of Jefferson, N. C., Earl South of Hickory, N. C., Carl South of Warrensville, N. C., Ray South of Morehead City, N. C., Len South of Jacksonville, N. C., Wade, Margaret, Juanita of the home and 11 grand children. He leaves a father, Dickie South, three brothers and two sisters, Alonza South of Wilbar, N. C., Caul South of Lenoir, N. C., Howard South of West Jefferson, N. C., Mrs. Alan Sheets of Fleetwood, N. C., Mrs. Council Miller of Baltimore, Md. He had been in declining health 19 years and bedfast for 16 months. Brother South made a profession in Christ and joined Beaver Creek Primitive Baptist Church May 18, 1960. He was then baptised May 23, 1960. Brother South read his Bible daily for 16 years and he loved to hear the hymns and prayers of his fellowmen. He left a host of relatives and friends to mourn their loss. We feel our loss is his eternal gain. |
| Richardson | Bertha Kilby | 3 Mar 1880 | 15 Aug 1961 | Bertha Kilby Richardson, daughter of Elder T. H. and Marinthia Kilby, was born March 3,1880 and departed this life August 15, 1961, making her stay on earth 81 years, 5 months, and 12 days. She was married to Luther Richardson, who preceded her in death. To this union were born 10 children, Maude Testerman of Holt wood. Pa., Edna Sexton of Marion, Va., Bradley, Fred, Kyle, Dwight, and Wade, all of Rugby, Va., Herman of Bel Air, Md., and Dougal and an infant who preceded her in death. She professed a hope and joined Big Helton Primitive Baptist Church around 60 years ago and remained a faithful and dedicated member until death. Surviving are 8 children, 21 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren, 3 sisters: Mattie Owen of Pequca, Pa., Ala McGuire of Boone, N. C., and Charity Reeves of West Jefferson, N. C.; 6 brothers: Millard of Peach Bottom, Pa., Elder Charlie of Galax, Va., Gaither of West Jefferson, N. C., Elder Webb of Rock, W. Va., Carl and Preston of Marion, Va. She was a kind and good mother and neighbor. She will be greatly missed. She was so patient through all her long suffering. We will all miss her and greatly but we feel our loss is Heaven’s gain. |
| Johnson | Ida Mae | 13 Dec 1896 | 25 Dec 1961 | Ida Mae Johnson was born December 13, 1896, departed this life December 25, 1961, making her stay on earth 65 years and 12 days. She was united in marriage to Adolpus Marion Johnson 19th day of November 1915. To this union was born five children. Mrs. Edna York, Freeman, W. Va.; Mrs. Lillie Hodge, Switchback, W. Va.; Mr. Paul Johnson, Warrensville, N. C.; and Roscoe Johnson, West Jefferson, N. C. One son, Charlie, died in infancy. One half brother, Rev. Frank Tucker; 21 grandchildren, 4 great grandchildren. She united with the North Fork Primitive Baptist Church about 37 years ago. Where she remained a most faithful member until her death. It is hard to give one up who has meant so much to her family and friends, and to the community. We feel our loss is Heaven’s gain. |
| Caudill | George W. | 9 Feb 1962 | George Washington Caudill, 97, of Glendale Springs, N.C. died February 9, 1962, at his home after a brief illness. He was born in Ashe county to Jerry Caudill and Mary Koontz Caudill. His wife, the former Rosie Severt, died in 1961. Surviving are six sons, Ted and Todd Caudill, both of Glendale Springs, N. C.; Robert Caudill of Powell, Wyo.; Felix Caudill of Columbus, Ohio.; Darius Caudill of Concord, N. C.; Ed Caudill of Greensboro, Md.; and a daughter, Mrs. Mary Burgess of West Jefferson, N. C. Mr. Caudill was a member of Bear Creek Primitive Baptist Church for 50 years. His deep-seated principles of Christian faith made him outstanding in the church, never deviating but always strong in expressing salvation by the Grace of God. He is missed by all, but we feel our loss is His Eternal Gain. | |
| Mash | George Robert | 2 Aug 1963 | George Robert Mash, 86 of Fleetwood, N. C. Died August 2, 1963, at the home of Gaither Severt. He had been in declining health for about three year, seriously ill for 2 weeks. He was united in marriage to Ida Miller, who preceded him in death. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. J. G. Severt, of Fleetwood, N. C.; Mrs. R. C. Oliver, of North Wilkesboro, N. C.; Mrs. J. H. Severt, of West Jefferson, N. C.; one son. Mr. Donald Mash, of Glendale Springs, N. C.; 21 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, and 5 great-great- grandchildren. He united with the Bear Creek Primitive Baptist Church, July 26, 1961. Due to sickness he was never able to attend church, but was always mindful of his profession. He is missed by all, we feel our loss is his eternal gain. | |
| McClure | James Ezra | 15 Apr 1964 | James Ezra McClure, 80 of Drumore, Lancaster County, died at his home on Wednesday, April 15. He was the husband of Myrtle Stuart McClure. A native of Ashe County, N.C. he was a son of the late Newton and Lina Kerby-McClure. He had lived in this area for 40 years. He was a charter member and deacon of the Wrightsdale Baptist Church. Mr. McClure was a road supervisor in Drumore Township for 24 years. He was also a retired farmer. He is surviveed by the following children: Edward R., of Peach Bottom (PA); Louise L., wife of Charles Linden of Millville, N.J.; Carl H. of Drumore; Mary E., wife of Harry Overton of Lancaster (PA) ; Hazel, wife of Emil Roth of Lancaster; Elsie P., wife of Charles Booth of Drumore; Emory L. and Henry B. at home; Rochelle E., wife of Luther Sinclair of New Holland (PA); Virginia, wife of Robert Herr of Lancaster; Mildred, wife of Clarence Gay of York (PA); a sister, Mrs. Ada Brooks of Lansing, N.C.; 25 grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Cauffman Funeral Home, Oxford, with the Rev. Hubert Henley officiating. Interment was in Little Britain Cemetery. | |
| Bullins | Brian Mark | 10 Sep 1965 | Brian Mark Bullins, 36, of Galax, died Monday, Dec. 3, 2001, in Independence.He was born Sept. 10, 1965, in Galax to Paul Dean and Eleanor Joyce Sensabaugh Bullins.Survivors include his parents, Paul and Joyce Bullins of Galax; his grandmother, Mary Reynolds of Galax; a brother and sister-in-law, David and Teresa Bullins of Galax; one niece; and one nephew.A funeral was held Wednesday at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home with burial in the Felts Memorial Cemetery. The Rev. Ted Bartlett officiated. | |
| Weaver | Wiley Elmer | 19 Jan 1966 | Brother Elmer Weaver, 67, of Maybeury, departed this life Jan. 19. 1966. He joined Welch [Primitive Baptist] Church by letter July 25, 1942, from the North Fork Church in the Senter Association. He was a decon in Welch Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Lessie Edith Jones Weaver; four daughters, Mrs. Velma Buckman and Mrs. Elizabeth Riley of Bridgeton, N.J., Mrs. Ruth Jeffers of Carney Point, N.J., and Mrs. Helen Thompson of Point Pleasant [WV]; one son Wiley Vance Weaver of Dallas, Texas; three sisters Mrs. Maggie Johnson and Mrs. Elmer Johnson of West Jefferson, N.C., and Mrs. Earl Jones of Maybeury [WV]; two brothers Henry and Ben Weaver of Kennett Square, Pa.; and 5 grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at Cravens Funeral Home Chapel with Elder G. D. Roten officiating. The children have lost a good Father, his wife a good husband, and the church a good member. We feel our loss is eternal gain. | |
| Taylor | Owen Osborne | 15 Nov 1966 | Owen Osborne Taylor Stayton (Oregon)- Owen Osborne Taylor, 81, of West Stayton, died Tuesday night at a Silverton nursing home. Born in Surry, NC, he was a retired furniture builder when he came to West Stayton eight years ago from Lambsburg, VA. He leaves a widow, Josie (Bartlett, his 2nd wife); sons Whitfeild and Ralph of West Stayton, Roy of North Santiam (Oregon), Carroll of Aumsville (Oregon), Forrest of Ft. Worth, TX, and Paul of Lambsburg; daughters Mrs. Betty Dalton (first name Ila) and Mrs. Janie Whitfield of Galax, VA, Mary Taylor of Newark, NJ, Mrs. Nina Haumacher of Lambsburg and Mrs. Lillian Poplin of West Stayton(Oregon); brother Owen Taylor of Greensboro, NC; 51 Grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Services will be at 2 pm at Weddle Chapel with Rev. Wesley Lawrence and Rev. Lloyd Birks officiating. Interment will be at Lone Oak Cemetery (Stayton, Oregon) Date of death was 15 Nov 1966. | |
| Taylor | Della | 26 Jun 1893 | 11 Dec 1967 | Della Lineberry Taylor, 74, of 1614 Glenside Drive, Greensboro, NC., a native and former resident of this section and wife of Owen T. Taylor, died in a Greensboro hospital Monday, December 11, 1967. She was born in Carroll County June 26, 1893 to Pete and Fannie Horton Lineberry. Also surviving are six sons, Dennie Taylor, Willie Taylor, and McKinley Taylor, Greensboro; Alonzo Taylor, Galax; the Rev. Roy Taylo, Danville, and Robert Taylor, Cocoa, Fla.; two daughters, Mrs. James Wilson, Summerfield, NC, and Mrs. Posey Funk, Fries; four brothers, Joe Lineberry, Woodlawn; Willie Lineberry and Mont Lineberry, Collinsville, and Roby Lineberry, Fries; and two sisters, Mrs. Guy Hawkins, Collinsville, and Mrs. John Stewart, Speedwell. Funeral services were conducted at 2 pm Wednesday at Providence Methodist Church on the Spring Valley Circuit, by the Rev. E. R. Allison, pastor of the church, and the Rev. G. William Kilday, pastor of the Gladeville- Mt. Olivet Charge. Interment was in the church cemetery. The body rested at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home until time for removal to be placed in the church one hour before the services. |
| Powers | Rev. Dr. Everette William | 18 Dec 1905 | 19 Jan 1973 | Everette William Powers was born December 18, 1905 and reared near Lansing, North Carolina. He attended various schools and colleges and was graduated from Marion College, Marion, Indiana. He earned the Th.B., B.D., Th.D., and Ph.D. in Psychology. In his early ministry he conducted revival crusades in Virginia, Indiana, North Carolina and West Virginia. He was pastor of Beaver First Baptist Church for twenty-one years in Raleigh County, West Virginia. He held several pastorates in West Virginia. Returning to his native county in 1962 he served Old Fields, Friendship and Phoenix Baptist Churches. It was his lifelong desire to return to his native county where God called him to salvation and the ministry at the age of seventeen from a hillside corn field near Lansing, North Carolina. Near the end of World War II he served as pastor of the First Baptist Church of West Jefferson and taught school because of the short supply of teachers at the Lansing and West Jefferson schools. During the years 1944-1948 and 1962-1973 Rev. Powers taught numerous Bible courses, Bible Schools and preached revivals in the churches of the Ashe Baptist Association. He was well known for his ability, dedication and service, all of which he used for the good of his fellowman and the glory of God. He went to be with his Lord on January 19, 1973, having just returned from a trip to Israel which had been a lifelong dream. Mr. Powers was married to Miss Eva Ruth Butner of Greensboro, North Carolina and they have six children. |
| Emerson | Willie Bane | 20 Aug 1905 | 11 Mar 1977 | Willie Bane Emerson, 71, of Mouth of Wilson, Va., passed away Friday, March 11, 1977 at Forsyth Memorial Hospital in Winston-Salem. Mr. Emerson was a member of Wolf Knob Separate Baptist Church. Rev. Rex Hall, Rev. Bud Pugh and Rev. Carl Haga officiated at the burial in Haw-Orchard Cemetery. Mr. Emerson was born in Ashe county August 20, 1905 to Larry and Laura Duvall Emerson. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Charmie Osborne Emerson, of the home; 4 daughters, Mrs. Stella Sheets, of Chilhowie, Va., Mrs. Maxine Fiorentino, of Honey Brook, Pa., Mrs. Janet Thomas and Mrs. Lenna Carter, both of Marion, Va.; 5 sons, Raymond, of Avondale, Pa., James, of Kennett Square, Pa., Bruce, of Abington, Va., Larry and Ralph, of Marion, Va.; 4 sisters, Mrs. John Brooks and Mrs. Byarm Spencer, both of Avondale, Pa., Mrs. Staley Pennington, of Chuhowie, Va., Mrs. Chester Testerman, of Grassy Creek; 2 brothers, Roe Emerson and Joe Emerson, both of Grassy Creek; 13 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. |
| Tedder | Gordon Lester | 9 Sep 1915 | 3 Aug 1977 | Gordon Lester Tedder was born Sept. 9, 1915 and departed this life Aug. 3, 1977. Making his stay on earth sixty-one years, ten months and twenty-five days. He was a member of Bethel Seperate Baptist Church, and was a faithful member until death. He is survived by his wife, Georgia Powers Tedder, and one daughter, JoAnn Hurley. He was a loving husband and father and he is greatly missed. But we know our loss is his eternal gain, and we’ll meet him in Heaven where we’ll never part any more. Written by Georgia Tedder, JoAnn Hurley |
| Church | Mamie Eller | 7 Jun 1902 | 6 Jun 1978 | Sister Mamie Eller Church was born June 7, 1902 and departed this life on June 6,1978. Making her stay on earth 75 years, 11 months and 30 days. She was married to Dewey Church on March 16,1942. She leaves her husband, one daughter, Georgie Lea Poe; four grandchildren, two sisters, Hattie Roten and Arie Mitchel; three brothers, Frank, Wiley and Sidney Eller. Also two step children, Dennis Church, Hazel Eldreth and nine step grand-children together with a host of friends and relatives to mourn their loss. She professed faith in Christ and joined Sugar Tree Separate Baptist Church in August 1938 to which she remained a loyal and faithful member until death. The quite christian life she lived in her community is a monument to her devotion to Christ and an inspiration to all that knew her. Although we mourn her loss we feel that the suffering she endured is finished and she is now enjoying that joy and peace that He has prepared for all that love and serve Him. Written By A Friend |
| Houk | Callie Donia | 30 Aug 1875 | 10 Oct 1978 | The [Galax] Gazette, Monday October 23, 1978 Mrs Callie Houk, 103 dies near Independence. Mrs. Callie D. Houk,, after having reached the advanced old age of 103 years, died at her home in the Pine Mountain section, a few miles north of here, early Thursday morning, October 19, 1978. She is the widow of Floyd Winton Houk and she reached her 103rd birthday August 30, 1978. Mrs. Houk was born in Grayson County, August 30, 1875, the daughter of a Primitive Baptist minister, Elder Peter Kenly Roberts, and Mrs Margaret Evelyn Stroupe Roberts. She had three brother who were Primitive Baptist ministers – Elders Garfield, Coy and Steve Roberts. She was the last surviving member of her family. Early in life she was married to Floyd Winton Houk. Nine children were born to them, four of whom survivie her, as follows: Mrs. Flora Smith, Woodlawn, Mrs. Ruth Cassell, Mrs Laura Hamah Lineberry and Steve Houk, all of Independence. Also surviving are 23 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren and 62 great-great-granschildren. Her husband died July 16, 1918, she having been a widow for 60 years. She lived throughoutall these years with her son, Steve Houk. Johnson Houk and Steve Houk, who lived many years ago near Spring Valley, on the Briar Patch Mountain, were uncles of Winton Houk, and presumably, were brothers of Fielden Houk, his father. Services were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, October 21, at Pilgrim’s Rest Primitive Baptist Church by Elder O. A. Harris. Internment followed in the church cemetery. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, was in charge of arrangements. Submitted by Thomas L. Houk |
| Emerson | Larry Woodrow (Roe) | 19 Mar 1913 | 16 Aug 1980 | Larry Woodrow Emerson was born, March 19, 1913 and passed away August 16, 1980. Making his stay on earth 67 years, 5 months and 28 days. He was married to Hattie Waddell Emerson March 24,1931. To this union was born 2 daughters and 5 sons. One son (Edison) preceded him in death. Surviving are Virginia Elliott – Grassy Creek, N.C., Bernice Farmer – Marion, Va., Buddy Emerson – Whitetop, Va., Stephen Emerson – Jefferson, N.C., Rex Emerson – West Jefferson, N.C., Mark Emerson – Independence, Va., also are surviving are 4 sisters. Tressie Brooks, Pearlie Spence both of Avondale, Pa., Hassie Testerman – Grassy Creek, N.C., Ola Pennington – Chilhowie, Va. One brother, Joe Emerson – Mouth of Wilson, Va. and 5 grandchildren, also a host of other relatives and friends. Roe was a farmer by profession. He was a hard working man, making a good living for his family and himself. Roe lived from childhood and throughout his lifetime a quiet, peaceable, honest and good citizen in his community and loved by all who knew him. In early life he made a profession of faith in Christ, was a charter member of Wolf Knob Church and helped in forming the Christian Unity Association. He was a licensed minister for many years and clerk in the Church. He was faithful to the church in attendance and support. Just before leaving the world, he made the statement, “Don’t let the little church go down”. We believe if Roe could speak today he would say as the poet did: Sunset and evening star, and one clear call for me, And may there be no moaning of the bar, When I put out to Sea, For though from out, our bourne of time and place, the flood may bear me far, I hope to see my Pilot, face to face, when I have crossed the bar. We look forward to seeing him again, when we receive our call, thus to seperate no more. |
| Barnes | Earnie | 5 Aug 1926 | 19 Nov 1980 | Bro. Earnie Barnes was born August 5, 1926 and met his reward Nov.19, 1980. Making his stay on earth 53 years, 2 months and 14 days. Bro. Earnie was a faithful member to the Mouth of Wilson Seperate Baptist Church, where he served as Deacon, Sunday School Superintendant and Treasurer. Such a meek man as Bro. Earnie will be missed in our church and association. We believe our loss is Heaven’s gain. |
| Eldreth | Laura Clemingtine | 10 May 1889 | 4 Jul 1981 | Laura Clemingtine Eldreth was born May 10, 1889 and departed this life July 4,1981, making her stay on earth 92 years 1 month and 24 days. Her husband John Eldreth preceded her in death. She is survived by 1 sister, Virgie Eldreth, several nieces and nephews, and many friends and neighbors. She professed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined Pleasant Home Christian Unity Baptist Church, to which she remained faithful as long as her health permitted. Laura was an old fashioned neighbor, well thought of in her community, as you could tell from the many who came to pay their respects at her death, even after a lengthy illness. Toiling and suffering are over for this sister in the Lord, but we who remain can rejoice because of the hope, that sweet rest, and eternal joy, are hers in heaven. |
| Dalton | Ila Elizabeth | 18 Jan 1907 | 27 Jun 1984 | Mrs. Ila Elizabeth Dalton, 77, Stockyard Road, Galax, died Wednesday, June 27, 1984, in Twin County Community Hospital. She was born in Surry County Jan. 18, 1907 to Osborne Taylor and Maggie Donithan Taylor. She is survived by her Husband, W. M. “Bill” Daltonfive daughters, Mrs. Mae Baumgardner, Mrs. Mildred Vaughan, and Mrs. Betty Edwards, all of Galax.; Mrs. Twila Mace, Elkin, NC, and Mrs. Greta Absher, Kingsport, Tenn.; four sons, A. L. “Sonny” Bean, Danny Bean, and Joe Dalton, all of Galax, and Billy Bean, Elkin, NC; six step children, 24 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren; three sisters, Mrs. Janie Whitfield and Mrs. Nina Haumacher, both of Galax, and Mrs. Mary Balcerzak, Stuarts Draft; and two brothers, Redgie Taylor and Whit Taylor, both of Oregon. The funeral will be held today (Friday, June 29) at 2 pm in St Joseph Catholic Church. Father Merritt Jones and the Rev. F. E. Jennings will officiate. Burial will be in the Galax City Cemetery. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home is handling arrangements. |
| Phipps | Virgil H. | 26 Jul 1909 | 5 Aug 1986 | In Memory of Virgil H. PHIPPS Virgil Harrison PHIPPS was born July 26, 1909 to Ben and Maude PORTER PHIPPS in Rugby, Virginia. He departed this life August 5, 1986, after an illness lasting 12 years. He was married to Edna JOHNSON on January 16, 1932. To this union were born two children: Dorothy GOAD of Roanoke, Va., and Mack WILLIAMS of Rural Hall, N.C. Virgil has two sisters, Elsie WADDELL of Grassy Creek and Sadie WEISS of Vernon, Florida. He has four granchildren. He professed a faith in Christ in 1953 and was baptized in Pleasant Home CHurch and later ordained as a deacon into the church where he remained a faithful member until death. For several years, Virgil was afflicted with emphysema but he bore his illness with patience and without complaining “Why me?” Virgil started in life poor but by hard work and economy he accumulated enough to own a nice farm and a good home. He loved his family and always provided well for the comfort and well being for each member. He was faithful to his church as long as he was able to go. He supported it financially and spiritually. If any work needed to be done around the church grounds you could always find Virgil there helping with work and the finances. All who knew Virgil would agree that he was one of the best neighbors and always ready to lend a helping hand. Through his kindness, honesty and truthfulness, he won the love, respect and admiration of all who knew him. In Revelations 14:13, we are told “Blessed (or happy) are the dead which died in the Lord; they rest from their labours,: and in II Corin. 5:8, “To be absent from the body is to be present with the Lord.” From the life of Virgil lived and the evidence he left behind, we know he is enjoying the beauty of that eternal home with his Lord. Although he will be greatly missed by his loved ones and many friends, we are not to grieve as those that have no hope, but glad we were privileged to know him for so many years.” |
| Miller | Bobby G. | 13 May 1988 | The Aegis, Harford Co, MD Thursday, May 19, 1988; page A-16 Bobby G. Miller, 41, of North Beach Park, MD, formerly of Darlington, died on Friday, May 13 at Anne Arundel General Hospital in Annapolis after a short illness. Born in Ashe County, NC, he was a son of Adolphus and Effie (Jones) Miller of Darlington. In addition to his parents, he is survived by two sons, Christopher Miller and Davied Miller, both of Port Deposit; a daughter, Rhonda Maygold, also of Port Deposit; four grandchildren, four brothers, John Miller of Port Deposit, Burce Miller of Darlington, Smith Miller of Woodstock, VA, and James Miller of Darlington; three sisters, Mary Jones of Darlington, Rosie Mitzel of Sudlersville, MD and Barbara Miller of Randallstown, MD. He was preceded in death by his brother, Clyde Miller of West Jefferson, NC. Funeral services were held on Monday, May 16 at Harkins Funeral Home, Inc. Delta, with Rev. Ed Weaver officiating, assisted by Rev. Roger D. Moore. Interment was in Darlington Cemetery. Pallbearers were Richard Russell, Daniel Myers, Sam Merryman, George Phipps, Mike Warfield, and Ronnie Byrd. | |
| Gilley | Vaughn | 16 May 1988 | The Aegis, Harford Co, MD Thursday, May 19, 1988; page A-16 Vaughan Gaither Gilley, 72, of Perryman died on Monday, May 16 at New Castle VAMC in Delaware. He was the husband of Lottie (Houck) Gilley. Born in West Jefferson, NC, he was the son of the late Robert and Victoria (Beamon) Gilley. Mr. Gilley was retired from Interspace Pipe Company, Perryman, as a truck driver. He served in the United States Army during World War II. In addition to his wife, he is survived by five sons, Gaither Gilley of Colora, MD., Gerald Gilley of New Castle, Del., Samuel Gilley of Baltimore, David Gilley of Bel Air, and Michael Trimble of Perryman; seven daughters, Elizabeth Jones of Aberdeen, Mary Gordon of Barstow, Cal., Suzanne Visser of North East, Nancy Hawkins of LaGrange, NC., Peggy Gilley of Baltimore, Patricia L. Walker of Aberdeen, and Jeanne Baker of Havre de Grace; 31 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; a brother, Grant Gilley of Forest Hills; three sisters, Ruth Gilley of Bel Air, Grace Sharp of Kennett Square, Pa., and Mabel Jones of Bel Air. Services will be held in Upper Room Gospel Tabernacle Church in Joppa on Thursday (today), May 19, 11 a.m. Officiating will be Rev. Perry D. Grose, Sr., Rev. Perry D. Grose, Jr., and Rev Johnny Ray Grose. Interment will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Bel Air. Friends were to have called at the Howard K. McComas III Funeral Home, P.A., Abingdon on Wednesday, May 18 from 7 to 9 p.m. Pallbearers will be Jeffrey Gilley, Dean Wilkins, Robert Sliver, Perry O. Gros, Jr, Johnny Grose, and Greg Gilley. This is my grandfather. He was first married to Iva Juanita Houck (a sister to Lottie Rae), who died in Maryland and is buried in Ashe Co NC. The following are actually children of Lottie Rae, and step-children of Vaughn Gilley – Michael Trimble, Patricia Walker, Suzanne Visser, and Jeanne Baker. The pallbearers (except for the Grose boys) are all grandsons of Vaughn Gilley. — Posted on 5/22/2000 by Dawn Bastounes | |
| Sizemore | William H. | 19 May 1988 | William H. Sizemore The Aegis, Harford Co, MD Thursday, May 19, 1988; page A-16 William H. Sizemore, 79, or Conowingo died on Monday, May 9, at North Charles General Hospital, in Baltimore. He was the husband of the late Caroline P. (Workman) Sizemore. Mr. Sizemore was born in White Sulphur Springs, W. VA., a son of the late William H. and Lucy (Reynolds) Sizemore. He was a retired superintendent of Susquehanna State Park. He is survived by three children, Flossie S. Songer of Charlestown, W.VA., Harold H. Sizemore of Tucson, Ariz., and William A. Sizemore of Reisterstown, MD; eight grandchildren, six great-grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; and eight brothers and sisters. Funeral services were held on Saturday, may 14 at the Harkins Funeral Home, Inc, Delta, PA. Rev. Larry Summers officiated. Interment was in Bel Air Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers were officers of the Maryland Forest Park and Wildlife Service: Richard Kasmaric, Donald Gaver, Michael Browning, Bruce Wilkins, Jeffrey Ruark, and John Norbeck. | |
| Weaver | Carner Anderson | 19 May 1988 | Carner Anderson Weaver The Aegis, Harford Co, MD Thursday, May 19, 1988; page A-16 Carner Anderson Weaver, 78, of Edgewood died on Wednesday, May 11 at the Perry Point VAMC. He was the husband of Cora (Davis) Weaver. Born in Lansing, NC., he was the son of the late William Cranville and Lula (Medley) Weaver. Mr. Weaver was a dairy farmer in the Conowingo area for many years. He served in the United States Army during World War II and was a member of the VFW. In addition to his wife, he is survived by five sons, James E. Weaver of Street, Norman B. Weaver of Stanardsville, VA., William Weaver of Dundalk, Tommy Weaver, Jr. of Bel Air, and Robert Jennings of Virginia; four daughters, Wanda P. White, Peyton I. Sheets, and Margaret L. Sullivan, all of Edgewood, Janet Meade of Aberdeen; 19 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, Hoyle Weaver of Taneytown,Md. and Marvin L. Weaver of Darlington; and a sister Clara Sturgil of Elkton. Services were held on Saturday, May 14, at the Howard K. McComas III Funeral Home, P.A., Abingdon, Rev. Roger Moore and Rev. Gerald Williams officiating. Interment was in the Bel Air Memorial Gardens. The pall bearers were Thomas L. White, Jr., Richard Allen White, William E. Sheets, Norman B. Weaver II, Robert Jennings, and David Sheets. | |
| Whitaker | Ada Margaret | 1 Jun 1914 | 23 Jun 1990 | Ada Margaret Whitaker, 76, of Rt. 1, Woodlawn, died Saturday, June 23, 1990, at her home in Woodlawn. She was born in Alleghany County, N.C., June 1, 1914, to Steve Delp and Mallie Orsborne Delp. Surviving her are her husband, Arthur Whitaker; five sons, James Franklin Whitaker, Woodlawn, and Jesse Mack Whitaker, Jerry Lee Whitaker, Joseph Eugene Whitaker, all of Galax; three daughters, Judy Smith and Jearleen Sizemore, both of Galax, and Janet Hill, Lawsonville, N.C., one sister, Myrtle Stilwell, Oxford, Pa; 21 grandchildren; one step grandchild; two great-grandchildren, and three step great-grandchildren. The funeral was conducted at 2 p.m. June 26 in the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home chapel, with Elder Austin Goodwin and the Rev. Robert Phipps officiating. Interment took place in Monta Vista Memory Gardens. |
| McMillan | Ruby Edith Reeves | 23 Oct 1901 | 19 Dec 1990 | Winston-Salem Journal, 21 Dec 1990 Mouth of Wilson, VA – Mrs. Ruby Edith Reeves McMillan, 89, of the Grassy Creek Community and Jefferson, N.C., passed away Wednesday night at her residence in Jefferson, N.C. She was the widow of A. H. McMillan. Born October 23, 1901 in Mouth of Wilson, VA to W. F. and Cora Smith Reeves, she was a retired school teacher, having taught 45 years in Ashe and Alleghany County School System. She was a graduate of Duke University and a member of the Grassy Creek United Methodist Church. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Robert M. Gambill of Wilkesboro, N.C. and Mrs. Sidney B. Gambill of Jefferson, N.C. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Saturday in the Grassy Creek United Methodist Church with the Rev. R. J. Starling and the Rev. Peter Parrish officiating. Interment will be in the Senter Cemetery at Nathan’s Creek, N.C. The body is at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral home in Independence, VA and will be taken to the church at 1 p.m. Saturday. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Senter Cemetery, c/o Mr. Bobby Absher, Crumpler, N.C. or to the Grassy Creek United Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. Paul T. Graybeal, Mouth of Wilson, VA. Friends may call at the residence in Jefferson, N.C. at any time. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence, VA is in charge of arrangments. |
| Griffith | Nancy Lowe | 9 May 1991 | A funeral for Mrs. Nancy Lowe Griffith, 49, of Cobbs Creek, was held 2:30 p.m. Sunday in Foster-Faulkner Funeral Home, Mathews. She died Thursday, May 9, 1991 in Riverside regional Medical Center, Newport News. Mrs. Griffith, a native of Low Gap, NC, had spent most of her life in Mathews. She was founder of the Mathews Horse and Pony Club; operator of the Triple B Riding School, was a horse show judge, and was a leader with Mathews 4-H clubs. She was self-employed as an agent for Mary Kay Cosmetics, and was a school bus driver in Mathews for 10 years. Survivors include her husband, Harvey Griffith; three daughters, Lori Mountford of Dutton, Annette Haywood of Mathews and Debbie Bohannon of Topping; her mother, Nina Wagoner Lowe of Seaford; two sisters Andrea Pitcher of Merritt Island, Fla., and Rebecca Mohler of Daleville Al., and 5 grandchildren. The service was conducted by the Rev. David Smith. Burial was in H. C. Smither Cemetery, Hudgins. Pall bearers were Horace Phillips, Bill Ligon, Marvin R. Griffith, Eugene Griffith, Gene Griffith and Joseph Griffith Jr. The family has requested that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to the Hospice Unit of Riverside Regional Medical Center, the Mathews Volunteer Rescue Squad or the Mathews volunteer Fire Department. (Note): Nina Lowe’s parents: James Waggoner, and Pearl Rebecca Coomes of Alleghany Co., Glade Creek Twp., NC. grand parents: Wiley Albert Coomes and Nancy Carico of Edmonds, NC. | |
| Barker | Harry H., III | 9 Aug 1991 | Harry H. Barker, III, age 45 of 9373 Glade Valley Rd. Ennice, N.C., died Monday, August 9, 1999, at the Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax, Va. He is survived by his wife: Diane Edwards Barker of the home; one daughter: Jessica Barker of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law: Harry, IV and Donna Barker of Atlanta, Ga. and Chad and Charise Barker of Columbia, S.C.; one granddaughter: Haley Barker of Columbia; one sister and brother-in-law: Mollie and Tommy Harris of Raleigh, N.C.; and two step- children: Amber Hampton of the home and Brandon Edwards of Ft. Campbell, Kentucky. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 4:00 p.m. at the Camp Zion Missionary Methodist Church in Galax, with burial in the church cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the funeral services to lie-in-state. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 P.M., Tuesday evening, at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, memorials should be made to the Alleghany High School Athletic Department or the Sparta Elementary School Athletic Department. | |
| Canter | Jimmy, Rev. | 10 Jan 1992 | The Rev. Jimmy Canter 45, of 103 Ester Street, Bristol, Tenn. died Friday, Jan.10,1992 at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol and a member of Shakesville Tabernacle. He was an employee of Tri-Cities Industrial Builders, Inc. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Olive Swygert Canter, one son, Jim R. Canter, Bristol, Tenn.,one daughter, Jennifer Canter of the home. His parents, Mr.and Mrs. William H. Canter, Bristol: six sisters, Mary Ann Houser, Bristol, Va., Shirley Cadle, Glade Spring, Betty Tittle, Blountville, Brenda Canter, and Bessie Parsons, both of Granite Falls, N.C.,and Louise Miller, Abingdon: seven brothers, Jackie Canter, Jerry Canter, Clifford Canter, Johnny Canter, Ronnie Canter, Robert Canter, and Bobby Canter, of Bristol: one grandson, and several nieces, and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. | |
| Blaylock | Orville R | 8 Jan 1993 | Orville R.Blaylock,88,of 155 Kilgore Drive,Bristol,Va.died Friday,Jan.8,1993 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Washington County,Va.,and was a retired U.S. Postal Service Worker with 32 years of service was former president and state officer of the Woodman of the World Ironwood Camp No.269. He was a member and deacon of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife,Mary Hutton Blaylock; 3 sons,the Rev.George R.Blaylock,Bristol,Va.,Rev.Donald Lynn Blaylock,Louisville,Ky.,and Dr. W. Kenneth Blaylock, Richmond:6 grandchildren, one step grand child,4 great grand children,and several nieces and nephews. Akard Funeral Home is in charge. | |
| Luken | Cleo Coomes | 5 Aug 1903 | 25 Mar 1993 | Cleo Coomes Luken, 89, Radliff, formerly of Campbellsville, (Ky.) Daughter of the late Anderson Jasper Coomes and Susan Hall Coomes, was born in Grayson Co., Virginia Aug. 5, 1903. She died at 12:10 p.m. Thursday, March 25, 1993, in Radcliff, (Ky.) due to an Illness. She was a retired schoolteacher for the Taylor County Board of Education and a member of the Severns Valley Baptist Church in Elizabethtown, (Ky.) She was married to Henry G. Luken, who preceded her in death March 7, 1968. Luken is survived by two sons, Henry G. Luken Jr., Jackson, Miss, and Leo C. Luken, Elizabethtown, (Ky.) six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and several other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by one son, John Luken, in infancy. Graveside service was at ll a.m., Saturday, March 27 at the Brookside Cemetery in Campbellsville by Dr. lJ. Chester Badgett. The family requests expressions of sympathy take the form of donations to Severns Valley Baptist Church, Campbellsville Baptist Church, or Helping Hand, which may be made at the Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home. Parrott & Ramsey Funeral Home in Campbellsville was in charge of the arrangements. (Note): Anderson Jasper Coomes was the brother of James Alexander Coomes who married Malinda Hall, sister to Susan Hall, uncle Jasper’s wife Susan. Their father was James T. Coomes and Amanda Davis. Info from Patience Northern |
| Whitaker | James F. | 8 Nov 1936 | 17 Jan 1994 | James F. Whitaker, 57 James Franklin Whitaker, 57, of Woodlawn, died Monday, Jan 17, 1994, in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Salem. He was born Nov 8, 1936, in Sparta, N.C., to Arthur and Ola Whitaker. Survivors include two sons, James Wright Whitaker and Jason Franklin Whitaker, both of Galax; one step-daughter, Brenda Carpenter of Patterson; three sisters, Jearleen Sizemore and Judy Wright, both of Galax and Jet Hill of Kernersville, N.C.; four brothers, Jesse Mack Whitaker, Jerry Lee Whitaker, Joseph Eugene Whitaker, and Joe Thomas Whitaker, all of Galax; his father, Arthur Whitaker of Woodlawn; one grandchild; two step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. There are a couple of errors in this obit. 1. James’ mother is Ada Margaret Delp Whitaker, NOT Ola 2. James Wright Whitaker’s name is wrong. It is actually James William Whitaker, NOT James Wright. |
| Whitaker | Arthur Floyd | 10 Mar 1912 | 3 Jul 1994 | Arthur Floyd Whitaker, 82, of Galax, died Sunday, July 3, 1994, at Twin County Community Hospital in Galax. He was born March 10, 1912, in Sparta, N.C., to Isaac Whitaker and Meldora Sexton Whitaker. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Jearleen and John Sizemore and Judy and Timmy Wright, all of Glax and Janet and Ray Hill of Kernersville, N.C.; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Jesse Mack Whitaker, Jerry Lee Whitaker, Joseph Eugene and Patsy Whitaker and Joe Thomas and Sheila Whitaker, all of Galax; two sisters, Peggy Choate and Ruth Tolliver, both of Sparta, N.C.; 18 grandchildren; one step-grandchild; seven great- grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren. A funeral was held Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Monta Vista Memory Gardens. The Rev. Robert Phipps officiated. |
| Taylor | Whitfield Anderson | 2 Nov 1919 | 3 Aug 1994 | Whitfield Anderson Taylor Nov. 2, 1919 – Aug. 3 1994 Aumsville (Oregon)- Whitfield Anderson Taylor, 74, died Wednesday in Stayton. He was born in Galax, VA. He served in the Army during World War II. He had lived in Aumsville since 1961. He managed a farm in the Cloverdale area.His Hobbies included hunting and fishing. He and his wife, Lucy (Pennington), were married in Marion, VA. Survivors include his wife, daughters, Barbara Jeann Galyean of Booneville, NC, Brenda Gay Jelvic of Mehama (Oregon), Coleen Susan McMullenof Turner (Oregon); sons, Jesse Wayne Taylor and Allen Whitfield Taylor both of Salem (Oregon), and Brandon Gayle Taylor of Baker City (Oregon); brothers Redgieof Turner, Ralph and Carroll, both of Aumsville, and Forrest of Washington; sisters, Janie Whitfield and Nina Haumacher, both of Galax, VA, Mary Balcerzak of Roanake, VA, and Lillian Poplin of Aumsville, 15 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Services will begin at 2 pm Monday in Weddle mortuary. Interment will be in Lone Oak Cemetery in Stayton. |
| Taylor | Josie | 30 Sep 1897 | 19 Mar 1995 | Josie Verner (Bartlett) Taylor, 97, died March 19, 1995 in Salem, OR. She was born in Carroll County, VA on Sept. 30, 1897. She was a housewife. She married Osborne in Galax, Va. in 1930. He preceded her in death in 1966. She moved to Oregon in 1959, and had lived in Aumsville for 36 years. She was a member of the South Salem Nazarene Church. Her hobbies included gardening and cooking for her family. Survivors include her daughters, Lillian Poplin of Aumsville and Thelma Bullins and Gladys Vaughan of Galax, Va.; sons Forrest Taylor of Lacey, Washington, Carroll Taylor and Ralph Taylor, both of Stayton; brothers Gene Bartlett of Sparta, NC; Mack Bartlett and Glen Bartlett both of Galax, VA; sister, Jane Trimble of Galax, VA; 30 grandchildren; numerous great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren. Services were held March 23 in the South Salem Nazarene Church. Interment was in Lone Oak Cemetery in Stayton. The family suggests contributions in her memory be made to the church. |
| Houser | Mary Ann | 5 Aug 1995 | Mary Ann Houser, 42 of 13009 Kingmill Pike, Bristol, Va. died Saturday, Aug.5,1995 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol, an In Home Health Care Worker, and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, Billy B.Houser, two daughters, Katherine B. Thompson,and Melissa Ann Houser, both of Bristol, one son, Billy Wayne Houser, Bristol. Five sisters, Brenda Canter and Bessie Parson, both of Granite Falls, N.C., Shirley Cadle, Glade Spring, Betty Tittle, Blountville, and Louise Miller, Bristol, Tnn. seven brothers: Jackie Canter, Ronnie Canter, Clifford Canter, Johnny Canter, Robert Canter, Bobby Canter, and Jerry Canter, all of Bristol. Six grandsons, and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge. Mary Ann was proceeded in death by her son, G. Allen Houser, July 22, 1995, and two brothers, Jimmy Canter and Allen Canter. | |
| Pugh | William Fred | 20 Feb 1898 | 1 Feb 1996 | William Fred Pugh, 97, was remembered at funeral services held Feb. 5 at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Fred Jennings, Rev. Jimmy Warden and Rev. Jack Pugh officiated. Interment followed in the Chestnut Hill Church Cemetery. Mr. Pugh was born in Ashe County to Andy & Beatrice Barton Pugh. He passed away at Ashe Memorial Hospital. He is survived by two sons, Cecil and James Pugh, both of Crumpler, four grandchildren, and five great grandchildren. |
| Grogan | Thelma Lea Smith | 7 Apr 1913 | 7 Apr 1996 | Thelma Lea Smith Grogan, 83 was remembered at funeral services held Oct. 3 at the Hopewell United Methodist Church. Rev. Larry Thompson and Rev. Jim Wells officiated. Burial followed in the Methodist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Grogan was born in Grassy Creek to Arthur Bruce and Erma Faye Dancy Smith. She was a member of the Smith Chapel United Methodist Church in Churchville, MD., and a former active member of Hopewell United Methodist Church. She is survived by one daughter, Margaret Lee Wood White, Aberdeen, MD; two sons, Rev. Hershel T. Wood, Chattanooga, Tenn., and Rev. Jack Wood, Bel Air, MD; two brothers, Leonard Smith, West Jefferson and Neil Smith, Owensboro, KY; seven grandchildren, three great grand- children and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Hopewell United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, in care of Betty Davis, 4079 NC Highway 194 North Boone, NC 28607. Austin and Barnes Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Smith | Laura | 28 Oct 1996 | Laura Poston Smith, age 95, of Chesterfield, died Monday, Oct 28, 1996. Survivors include one son, Jim Smith; five daughters: Jean Shrope, Mel Kessen, Mavis McAffry, Donna Estes, and Yvonne Palmer; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Oct 31, at 2 p.m. at Bliley Funeral Home’s Chippenham Chapel in Richmond with interment in Sunset Memorial Park. Bliley Funeral Home in Richmond was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Buchanan | Barns Wilson | 7 Nov 1996 | Barns Wilson Buchanan, age 73, died Thursday, Nov. 7, 1996 in a Bristol hospital. He was a native of Smyth County and a graduate of Rich Valley High School. He attended Marion College. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in World War II, the Korean War and Vietnam War. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Wilson and Mary Barns Buchanan; and one sister, Eleanor “Polly” Hooper. He had previously been employed by the County of Los Angeles, Calif., and was currently working with the U.S. Forest Service. Survivors include one sister, Sue Buchanan Moss, Burkes Garden; two nieces, Nancy Moss, Wilmington, N.C., and Pam Moss, Burkes Garden; one greatnephew, Matthew Ray, Burkes Garden. Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 10, in Rich Valley Cemetery. Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home in Tazewell was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Ball | Virgil Grant | 8 Nov 1996 | Virgil Grant Ball, age 81, of Chilhowie, died Friday, Nov. 8, 1996 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. He is survived by several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lohman | Douglas Jay, Sr. | 8 Nov 1996 | 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. | |
| Sayers | Harry S. | 8 Nov 1996 | Harry S. Sayers, age 74, died Friday, Nov 8, 1996 in the Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tenn. Mr. Sayers was a member of the Falling Water Baptist Church, a veteran of World War II and a retired owner and operator of Sayers Sand Company. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Clay Sayers. He is survived by one son, William C. Sayers of Marion; three sisters, Louise Sayers, Sybil S. Slemp and Jean S. Bailey, all of Marion; one grandson, Gregory Allen Sayers of Williamsburg; a special friend, Sara Dickens of Wytheville. Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov 10, at 3:30 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo and the Rev. Tim Boyette officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Dillman | Samuel H. “Sam” | 9 Nov 1996 | Samuel H. “Sam” Dillman, age 86, died Saturday, Nov. 9, 1996 in the Summers Continuous Care Nursing Home, Hinton, W.Va. Mr. Dillman was a member of the Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church and was a carpenter most of his life. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Emma Cleo Dillman, and one step- granddaughter, Lisa Dawn Glascock. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy F. Dillman of Hinton, W.Va.; three daughters, Betty Ross of Stone Mountain, Ga., Charlotte Carceau of Lady Lake, Fla., and Joyce Krafft of Winston-Salem, N.C.; two sons, Quentin Dillman of Chantilly, and Joe Dillman of Marion; three stepdaughters, Faye Glas#### of Fairfax, Carolyn Reed of Hinton, W.Va., and Sharon K. Smith of Clarksville, Tenn.; two stepsons, Earl Lee Carson of Gadsden, Ala., and Roy Edward Carson of Point Harbor, N.C.; 18 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren, and two stepgreat- grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Harry Howe officiating. Burial was in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Jones | Rosa Lee | 10 Nov 1996 | Rosa Lee Jones, age 81, of Stewartstown, Penn., died Sunday, Nov. 10, 1996 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a native of Smyth County and had been a resident of Stewartstown, Penn., for a number of years. She was the daughter of the late William Connard and Clara Elswick Jones. She was of the Methodist faith . She is survived by her twin brother, W. M. “Bill” Jones, Chilhowie; several nieces and nephews. Funeral and burial will be in Stewartstown, Penn. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of local arrangements. | |
| Martin | George Fred | 10 Nov 1996 | George Fred Martin, age 57, died Sunday, Nov. 10, 1996 at his home in Marion. He was retired from the Virginia Department of Corrections and was a member of the Smyth County Moose Lodge. He is survived by one son, Robbie Martin of Marion; his mother, Anna Laura Martin of Marion; two sisters, Virginia M. Ross of Marion and Patsy A. Sturgill of Chilhowie; two brothers, Billy J. Martin of Alexandria and David R. Martin of Stafford; four grandchildren, Shonna Martin, Eric Sheffield, Jacob Ferley and Trever Ferley. Funeral services will be held Friday, Nov. 15, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. David Mumpower officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sample | Okie Lou Brewer | 10 Nov 1996 | Okie Lou Brewer Jennings Sample, age 99, died Sunday, Nov 10, 1996 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the mother of the late Pat Jennings Sr. She is survived by one daughter-in-law, Ann C. Jennings of Marion; four grandchildren: G. C. Jennings, William Pat Jennings Jr., and Richard Jennings, all of Marion, and Mary Ann Jennings Hovis of Oakton; eight great- grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Nov 13, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Dr. J. N. Howard officiating. Burial will follow in the Blue Springs Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marion Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 784, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Rollins | Luther Wesley | 11 Nov 1996 | Luther Wesley Rollins Jr., died Monday, Nov 11, 1996 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Rollins was a native of Georgia and had been living in Sugar Grove for the past seven years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce B. Rollins. Survivors include four daughters: Tammy Coldiron, Marion; Terrie Freeman, Fairfax, S.C.; Tonya Hood, Beech Island, S.C.; and Theresa Rollins Swatzell, Douglasville, Ga.; two sons, Timothy Wesley Rollins, Hephzibih, Ga., and Tommy Rollins, Springfield; one sister, Margaret Harris, Douglasville, Ga.; two brothers, Tommy Rollins, Atlanta, Ga., and David Rollins, Augusta, Ga.; nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov 12, at 8 p.m. at Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Interment will be in Augusta, Ga., on Thursday, Nov 14. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| James | Frank D. | 8 Apr 1916 | 12 Nov 1996 | Frank D. James, age 80, of Grant, died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 1996 at Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax. He was born April 8, 1916 at Flatridge, the son of David and Virginia Missouri Slemp James. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and was a self-employed farmer and carpenter. Surviving are his wife, Mary Barker James of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Ralph and Rebecca James, Troutdale; two daughters and sons-in-law, Hazel and Thurman Farmer, Troutdale, and Louise and Steve Jones, Independence; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Ruth and Harry Delp, Elk Creek, Minnie Cornett, Marion, and Lizzie and Monroe Nelson, Galax; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 15, in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel in Independence with the Rev. Tim Boyette, the Rev. Scott Flippin and the Rev. Rex Hall officiating. Interment was in Troutdale Cemetery. Military rites were conducted at the graveside by Grayson County V.F.W. Post 7726. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Rugby Rescue Squad, Rt. 2 Box 195, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Eblen | Sarah Ann | 12 Nov 1996 | Sarah Ann Eblen, age 74, died Tuesday, Nov. 12, 1996 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Marion and was a graduate of Emory & Henry College. She was the daughter of the late Rev. S. N. and Mae Garst Eblen. She is survived by two sisters, Ruby E. Hollingsworth of Cambridge, Minn., and Joyce E. Cornett of Marion; one brother, J. Paul Eblen of Lynchburg; one sister-in-law, Thelma B. Eblen of Salem; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church of Marion with Dr. J. N. Howard officiating. Burial was in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Marion, 115 S. Church St., Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Taylor | Nora S. | 12 Nov 1996 | Nora S. Taylor, age 91, of Chilhowie, died Tuesday, Nov 12, 1996 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home in Marion. She was the widow of Wilda Taylor and was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church, Chilhowie. Survivors include two sons, Wayne C. Taylor, Baltimore, Md., and Earl Taylor, Saltville; two daughters, Flossie Gerasco, Clarksburg, W.Va., and Flora Cathleen Smith, Baltimore, Md.; two brothers, Ed Stiddoms and Lee Stiddoms, both of Jefferson, N.C.; one sister, Fannie Bowman, Winston-Salem, N.C.; nine grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and two great-great- grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov 14, in Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Blevins officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Armbrister | Harold Francis | 17 Sep 1928 | 14 Nov 1996 | Harold Francis Armbrister, age 68, of Draper, died Thursday, Nov. 14, 1996 at his home. He was born in Max Meadows on Sept. 17, 1928, the son of the late Robert Wiley Armbrister and Hattie Fisher Armbrister. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Baker Armbrister, and a son, Geoffrey Armbrister.He was a member and deacon of the Draper’s Valley Presbyterian Church, a graduate of Bluefield College, a member of the Pulaski Rotary Club, the Draper Ruritan Club, and was a retired manager of the United Cities Gas Co., Pulaski.Surviving are one daughter-in-law, Connie Armbrister, Marion; two grandchildren, Harold Scott Armbrister and Eric Lynn Armbrister, both of Marion; three sisters, Eva Worrell, Fort Chiswell, Lillian Corvin, Wytheville, and Elizabeth Hurt, Anderson, Ind.; one brother, Paul F. Armbrister, Claytor Lake; three sisters-in-law, Frances B. Dent and Mrs. Russ Crockett, both of Wytheville, and Mrs. William Hannan, Tucson, Ariz.Funeral services will be held Monday, Nov. 18, at 11 a.m. in Draper’s Valley Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Preston O. Sartelle Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be Sunday, Nov. 17, at Stevens Funeral Home from 2 to 6 p.m. The family will receive friends after the service Monday, Nov. 18, in the fellowship hall of the Draper’s Valley Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers the family wishes that memorials be made to the Draper’s Valley Presbyterian Church, Route 1, Draper, VA 24324.Stevens Funeral Home in Pulaski is in charge of arrangements. |
| Clark | George B., Jr. | 14 Nov 1996 | George B. Clark Jr., age 77, died Thursday, Nov. 14, 1996 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Clark was a native of Smyth County. He was a member of the Walker’s Creek Presbyterian Chapel and had retired from Harwood with more than 30 years of employment. Survivors include his wife, Nannie Elizabeth Colley Clark, Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Sherman Ray and Linda Clark, Dublin; one daughter, Carolyn Ramsey, Marion; two sons-in-law, Bob Ramsey and Everette Powell; three sisters, Virginia Richardson, Rustburg, Ida Evans, Princeton, W.Va., and Maude Luhn, Mt. Airy, Md.; five grandchildren: Tammy Alls, Sandra Dunford, Michelle Powell, Keith Powell, and Robert Ramsey Jr.; five great-grandchildren: Mellissa and Andrew Anderson, Michael and Andrea Dunford, and Rachel Ramsey; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Nov. 16, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Weston Guthrie and the Rev. Bryan Childress officiating. Burial will follow in the Rose Lawn Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Authenreith | Harold E. “Buddy” | 15 Nov 1996 | Harold E. “Buddy” Authenreith, age 76, died Friday, Nov. 15, 1996 at his home in Marion. Mr. Authenreith was a graduate of the Marion Junior College and was employed by the Smyth County Community Hospital in the housekeeping department for over 20 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had worked at the old Lincoln Theater for several years. He was a member of the Francis Marion VFW Post #4667. Mr. Authenreith was preceded in death by his parents, Blanche and Howard Authenreith and one brother, Lonnie Authenreith. He is survived by several nieces, nephews, cousins and many loving friends. Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. Monday, Nov. 18, in Barnett’s Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery with military honors being conducted by the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Lovelight Tree, c/o Smyth County Community Hospital. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Barker | Charles William “Bill” | 15 Nov 1996 | Charles William “Bill” Barker, age 63, died Friday, Nov. 15, 1996 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Barker graduated from Independence High School, served with the U.S. Army from 1953 until 1956 and retired from Brunswick Corp. with 37 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Iva Farmer Barker; one daughter, Debbi Y. BeVille, Charlottesville; one son, Rick Barker, Fairfax; two sisters, Mary James, Grant, and Alma Joines, Sparta, N.C.; four half-sisters, Bobbie Jean Taylor, Arlington, Arvinia Hart and Lettie Mae Dean, both of Thomasville, N.C., and Betty Tibbs, Rural Retreat;; four brothers, Garnett Barker, Elkton, Md., Herbert Barker, Troutdale, Ray Barker and Robert Barker, both of Marion; one half-brother, Dexter Barker, Bland; two grandchildren, Alex and Adam BeVille. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Nov. 18, in Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Rex Hall officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Cemetery where full military services were conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post No. 4667. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Little | Gerdi Heidi | 15 Nov 1996 | 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. | |
| Burnop | Fred Eugene | 16 Nov 1996 | Fred Eugene Burnop, age 72, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 1996 at the Mountain Home VA Center, Johnson City, Tenn. He was a native of Atkins and was the son of the late Henry Richard and Mary Caudle Burnop. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army and Air Force. Surviving are one son, the Rev. David Burnop of Plumtree, N.C.; two sisters, Helen Harris of Marion, and Elva Greer of Rock Falls, Ill.; two brothers, Carl Burnop and Lee Burnop, both of Marion; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, at the Grandfather Chapel of Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with the Rev. Gary Greene officiating. Interment followed in the Cranberry Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Leukemia Society of America, 2900 Eisenhower Ave., Suite 419, Alexandria, VA 22314. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Newland, N.C., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hutton | Mary E. | 16 Nov 1996 | Mary E. Hutton, age 77, of Marion, died Saturday, Nov. 16, 1996 in the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mrs. Hutton was a lifelong resident of Marion. She worked at Harwood for several years and had retired from the Blue Ridge Job Corps Center in Marion. She was a member of the Faith Missionary Baptist Church and was preceded in death by a son, Richard Allen Hutton. Survivors include her husband, George S. Hutton; two sons, Roger Hutton and Sherman Eugene Hutton, both of Marion; one sister, Margaret Davidson, Marion; one brother, Oscar Sherill Foster, Roanoke; two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James Arthur officiating. Interment followed in the Wassum Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Suits | Girtha Gertrude | 16 Nov 1996 | Girtha Gertrude Tuggle Suits, age 59, died Saturday, Nov 16, 1996 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a member of the Freedom Tabernacle Church in Atkins. Survivors include her husband, Douglas Suits, Marion; one son, John Henry Wyatt Jr.; three daughters, Carolyn Roberts, Margann Bridgman and Bessie Hensley, all of Marion; three brothers, Nelson Lee Tuggle, Marion, Edward Tuggle, Saltville, and James Tuggle, Marion; four sisters, Sally Snead, Greeneville, Tenn., Virginia Harris, Rebecca Harris and Katherine Johnson, all of Saltville; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov 18, in D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kyle French and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Thomas | Dora | 16 Nov 1996 | Dora Thomas, age 58, died Saturday, Nov 16, 1996 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was a native of Washington County. Survivors include two daughters, Carolyn Chapman and Catherine Widener, both of Glade Spring; one brother, Tommy Widener, Chilhowie; one sister, Mabel Dempsey; five grandchildren: Johnny Widener, April Widener, Charlie Widener, Jonathan Chapman and Allen Chapman; one great-grandchild, Tommy Warner. Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov 19, in Mt. Olivet Cemetery with the Rev. Mahlon Wyatt officiating. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Arnold | Alice Frances Taylor “Shug” | 17 Nov 1996 | Alice Frances Taylor “Shug” Arnold, age 86, of Glade Spring, died Sunday, Nov. 17, 1996 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of James S. “Fodder-Shock” Arnold, and was also preceded in death by a son, Garland “Pig” Arnold. She was a native of Saltville and was of the Christian faith. Survivors include two sons, James S. Arnold, Bristol, and Ernest W. “Lefty” Arnold, Bristol, Tenn.; four daughters, Mildred A. Campbell, Saltville, Patsy A. Bise, Nancy A. Clark and Judy A. Holmes, all of Glade Spring; one sister, Audrey Montgomery, Saltville; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 19, in the Elizabeth Cemetery with the Rev. David Mumpower officiating. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cregger | Charles William, Jr. | 17 Nov 1996 | Charles William Cregger Jr., age two months, died Sunday, Nov. 17, 1996 in Marion. He is survived by his father and mother, Charles and Darcy Cregger of Ceres; one sister, Reva Cregger of Ceres; his maternal grandparents, Chet and Kathleen Nicholson of Marion; his paternal grandparents, James and Carol Cregger of Ceres; his great- grandparents, William and Reva Barlett of California, Claudine Sechman of Utah, and Bill Nicholson of New Mexico; five aunts, Lisa Cregger and Caela Cregger, both of Marion, Missy Armstrong of Saltville, Erin Christesen of Atlanta, Ga., and Danielle Nicholson of Washington State; four uncles, Joe Cregger and Bucky Cregger, both of Marion, Robert Armstrong of Saltville, and Cary Christesen of Alaska. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 23, at 11 a.m. at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Marion with President Howard Burton and Mr. Kenny Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Community Cemetery in Nebo. The family will receive friends Friday, Nov. 22, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Schoeneman | Eleanore Smart | 17 Nov 1996 | Eleanore Smart Schoeneman, age 85, widow of Albert Schoeneman, died Sunday, Nov 17, 1996 in the George B. Kegley Manor Nursing Home, Bastian. She was the daughter of the late Isaiah and Eleanore Hupfer Smart. Mrs. Schoeneman was a graduate of the New York University in New York City. She wrote “Around Town News” for the Gainesville Sun, Palatka Daily News and the Lake Area Monitor for 15 years. She was a member of the Melrose Women’s Club, Melrose Library Board, Melrose Action Committee, Melrose Chapter AARP and served on the Melrose Arts & Crafts Festival Committee. She was a member of the Melrose United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Melrose United Methodist Women having served as president and currently was a member of the Red Oak United Methodist Women and the Bland County Senior Citizens. She is survived by one daughter, Gail Strickland of Micanopy, Fla.; one son, Rev. William (Bill) Schoeneman, Ceres; four grandchildren: Dorothy Svoboda of Orlando, Fla.; Stephen Svoboda of Jacksonville, Fla.; James Schoeneman of Warner Robins, Ga.; and Andrew Schoeneman of Ceres; three great-grandchildren; a special friend, Jane Jenkins of Manhasset, New York. Funeral services will be held Friday, Nov 22, at 11 a.m. at the Melrose United Methodist Church in Melrose, Fla., with the Rev. Janie Nell Hickman and the Rev. Al Vaught officiating. Burial will follow in Eliam Cemetery in Melrose, Fla. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Holston United Methodist Home for Children, P.O. Box 188, Greeneville, Tenn. 37744 or to the Melrose United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 576, Melrose, Fla. 32666. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hatfield | Laura Margaret Horne “Peg” | 18 Nov 1996 | Laura Margaret “Peg” Horne Hatfield died Monday, Nov. 18, 1996 in Hillside Manor, Kingsport, Tenn. She had lived in Saltville for 54 years before moving to Kingsport four years ago. She was a native of Glade Spring and was the widow of Dr. C. C. Hatfield. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Dr. A. F. Horne and Laura Lincoln Horne; four brothers and one sister. Mrs. Hatfield graduated from Marion College and attended Martha Washington College in Abingdon. She later studied music at the Chicago Musical College and Washington University, St. Louis. She taught Sunday School and was pianist and organist at the Saltville and Riverview Presbyterian churches for over 50 years. She was a life member of the Presbyterian Women of the church. She taught piano for more than 60 years and was a life member and past president of the Four Season Garden Club. She was active with the Rich Valley Fair, the Cancer Society and many other civic organizations. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, James A. and Melinda Hatfield, Kingsport, Tenn.; one granddaughter, Susan Elizabeth Hatfield, Kingsport, Tenn.; one grandson, James Andrew Hatfield Jr., Kingsport, Tenn. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 20, in Riverview Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Wiley Neal officiating. Burial will be in the Osborne family cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Riverview Presbyterian Church or the Saltville Rescue Squad. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Keyes | Gerald B. | 18 Nov 1996 | Gerald B. Keyes, age 59, of Sugar Grove, died Monday, Nov. 18, 1996 in Grayson County. Mr. Keyes served with the Sugar Grove Fire Department for 20 years and was employed at the Marion Telephone Company for 36 years. He is survived by his wife, Glenna West Keyes of Sugar Grove; one son and daughter-in-law, Pam and Gary Shirey of Sugar Grove; one son and daughter-in-law, Carl and Dawn Keyes of Sugar Grove; four grandsons, Joe Shirey, Jason Shirey, Lee Shirey, and Jonathan Keyes, all of Sugar Grove; one granddaughter, Kayla Keyes of Sugar Grove; his mother, Ethel Keyes of Sugar Grove; three brothers, Sonny Keyes, Larry Keyes, and Danny Keyes, all of Sugar Grove; one sister, Sue Parks of Sugar Grove; one special sister-in-law, Debbie Alexander of Marion; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews; two godchildren, Sarah and Whitney Woods. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Kenny Price and the Rev. Tom Martin officiating. Burial will follow in the Ridgelawn Cemetery in Sugar Grove. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Sugar Grove Fire Department, c/o Jesse Choate, P.O. Box 108, Sugar Grove, VA 24375. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Seaver-Brown Funeral Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Poston | John Henry | 18 Nov 1996 | John Henry Poston, age 72, died Monday, Nov. 18, 1996 at his home in Glade Spring. He was a member of the Plasterco United Methodist Church and a retired employee of the U.S. Gypsum Co. Survivors include his wife, Katherine D. Poston; one son, John Timothy “Tim” Poston, Abingdon; three brothers, Melvin Poston, Arkansas, Ervin Poston, Chesapeake, and Billy Poston, Bristol, Tenn.; two sisters Mrs. Warren (Irene) Eastridge, Saltville, and Mrs. Alton (Betty) Hutton, Marion; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, in the Mount Rose Cemetery with the Rev. James Robbins officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Plasterco United Methodist Church. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sexton | Denver Moody “Demp” | 18 Nov 1996 | Denver Moody “Demp” Sexton, age 60, died Monday, Nov 18, 1996 at his home in Marion. Mr. Sexton was a native of West Virginia and had lived most of his life in the Currin Valley Community of Marion. He delivered the Roanoke Times for several years. Survivors include his wife, Frances Louise Sexton, Marion; one daughter, Trina Michelle Quillen, Marion; two sons, Denver Edward Sexton and Nacy Dane Sexton, both of Marion; three sisters, Stella Crowe, Wadsworth, Ohio, Betty Louthen, Marion, and Frances Lifon, Newport; two brothers, Kenneth Sexton, Marion, and James Sexton, Owossi, Mich.; one half sister, Edna Seymour; one granddaughter, Kami Marie Quillen. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov 21, at Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Interment followed in Roselawn Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Gregory | David Roscoe | 19 Nov 1996 | David Roscoe Gregory, age 81, died Tuesday, Nov. 19, 1996 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Survivors include his wife, Lottie M. Cardwell Gregory; one son, David Roscoe Gregory Jr., Glade Spring; four daughters: Wanda Kay Gregory Clark and Francis E. Doane, both of Saltville, Marcella Gregory Tignor, Bristol, and Karen M. Crusenberry, Chilhowie; two brothers, Tuck Gregory, Bristol, and Bill Gregory, Abingdon; two sisters, Mrs. James M. Surber, North Carolina, and Althy McNeil, Glade Spring; six grandchildren, three great- grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 21, in D. R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Neace officiating. Burial was in the Mount Rose Cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Thomas | Daniel Miller “Dan” | 19 Nov 1996 | Daniel Miller “Dan” Thomas, age 78, died Tuesday, Nov 19, 1996 in the VA Medical Center Hospital, Mountain Home, Tenn. He was a native of Smyth County and a former resident of Glade Spring. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Rowena Thomas Thomas. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a retired employee of the Olin Corporation. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Gordon M. (Danny) and Janie Thomas, Chilhowie; one daughter and son-in-law, Ramona T. and Troy Caudill, Meadowview; five brothers: Harold Thomas, Mabie, W.Va., Arthur Thomas, Gene Thomas, Ralph Thomas, all of Baltimore, Md., Frank Thomas, Tewksbury, Mass.; two sisters, Mary Norris, Jessup, Md., and Julia Poole, Gaithersburg, Md.; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; a special friend, Elizabeth Ratliff, Chilhowie. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov 22, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lawrence Sadler officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring. Graveside military services were conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Atkins | William E. “Epp” | 20 Nov 1996 | William E. “Epp” Atkins, age 86, of Meadowview, died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 1996 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in World War II and was a member of Mount Carmel Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Ruth “Polly” Atkins; one son, Johnny Wayne Atkins of the home; four daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Vivian) Freeman, Marion, Mrs. Robert (Bea) Rosenbaum, Mrs. Scott (Peggy) Whitehead, both of Abingdon, and Mrs. Chris (Joyce) Hayden, Glade Spring; two brothers, Ake Atkins, Abingdon, and John L. Atkins, Marion; two sisters, Pearl Shortt and Hannah Orfield, both of Abingdon; four grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 22, in Farris Funeral Chapel with Troy Allen and Billy Jones officiating. Burial was in Green Spring Presbyterian Cemetery. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Mabe | Graham E. “Bee” | 20 Nov 1996 | Graham E. “Bee” Mabe, age 68, of Mansfield, Ohio, died Wednesday, Nov. 20, 1996. He was a native of Smyth County and lived in Ohio since 1950. He served in the U.S. Marines during World War II and was retired from General Motors. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Surber Mabe; one son, Roger Mabe, Mansfield, Ohio; one daughter, Connie Finnegan, Mansfield, Ohio; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two brothers, Earn Mabe, Saltville, and Ben Mabe, Mansfield, Ohio; two sisters, Mildred Price, Mansfield, Ohio, and Jane Clear, Saltville. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. today, Nov. 23, in Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors, Mansfield, Ohio, with the Rev. Brian Phillips officiating. Burial will be in Springmill Cemetery. Ontario Home of Wappner Funeral Directors in Mansfield, Ohio is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Dyson | Clint E., Jr. “Eddie” | 21 Nov 1996 | Clint E. “Eddie” Dyson Jr., age 58, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 1996 at the home of his mother in Marion. Mr. Dyson was of the Protestant faith, and was a veteran, having served with the United States Army as Staff Sergeant. He had served as the resident golf pro for several golf courses including the Holston Hills Country Club in Marion and had an avid love for golf. He was a graduate of Lees- McRae College. He is survived by his mother, Edith Wells Dyson of Marion; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Frances and Al Ferguson, and Debbie Dyson, all of Marion, Faye and Oval Chapman of Uniontown, Ohio, and Peggy Stuttaford of Oakland, Calif.; one brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Betty Dyson of Marion; several nieces, nephews, and three great-nieces. Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 22, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Andrew Arnold and Dr. William A. Slater officiating. Graveside services will be held today, Nov. 23, at 2 p.m. at the New Providence Cemetery in Loudon County, Tenn. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the American Heart Association, c/o Debbie Rogers, 576 Fowler St., Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Elledge | Verna Allen | 21 Nov 1996 | Verna Allen Elledge, formerly of Marion, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 1996 in Richmond. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Dorothy and J. B. Hobbs; one son and daughter- in-law, Rudolph and Ruth Elledge; three grandchildren: Susan Simmers, Carolyn Fischer, and Barbara Anne Elledge; two great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Sunday, Nov. 24, at 2 p.m. in Forest Lawn Cemetery in Richmond. The family will receive friends tonight, Nov. 23, 3 to 5 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. at Bliley Funeral Home, Chippenham Chapel, Hull St. Rd., Richmond. Bliley Funeral Home in Richmond is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Floyd | John Eugene James Grant | 21 Nov 1996 | Rev. John Eugene James Grant Floyd Sr., age 89, of Mt. Holly, N.C., died Thursday, Nov. 21, 1996 at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, N.C. Rev. Floyd was born in Caldwell County, N.C., the son of the late John and Eva Barber Floyd. He was the husband of the late Rose Fisher Floyd and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Rebecca Floyd. He was a retired Freewill Baptist Minister having pastored at Adwolfe Freewill Baptist Church in Marion, First Freewill Baptist Church in Marion, N.C., Sea Level Freewill Baptist Church in Sea Level, N.C., Calvary Freewill Baptist Church in Jacksonville, N.C., and Wilmington Freewill Baptist Church, Wilmington, N.C. At the time of his death, he was a member of The Goshen Freewill Baptist Church in Mt. Holly, N.C. Surviving are five sons: Rev. Johnnie Floyd Jr. of Erwin, Tenn., Donald R. Floyd of Mt. Holly, N.C., Roger B. Floyd of Marion, N.C., C. Ray Floyd and Mike Floyd, both of Charlotte, N.C.; four daughters: Audrey E. Dyer of Mt. Holly, N.C., Evelyn L. Wood of Marion, N.C., Betty R. Scott of Warner Robbins, Ga., and Diane Padgett of Jacksonville, N.C.; one half brother, Rev. Roy Rikard of Cramerton, N.C.; 25 grandchildren, 35 great- grandchildren, and 11 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 24, at The Goshen Freewill Baptist Church in Mt. Holly with the Rev. Harold Blankenship, Rev. Rudolph Outlaw and Rev. Harold O’Dear officiating. Burial will follow in Hillcrest Gardens Cemetery in Mt. Holly. The family will receive friends tonight from 4 to 9 p.m. at Carothers Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to The Goshen Freewill Baptist Church, Family Life Center, 1300 W. Catawba Ava., Ext., Mt. Holly, N.C. 28120. Carothers Funeral Home in Mt. Holly, N.C., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Neff | Gladys E. | 21 Nov 1996 | Gladys E. Neff, age 93, died Thursday, Nov. 21, 1996 in Valley Health Care Center. Mrs. Neff was a native of Washington County but had lived most of her life in Smyth County. She was retired from the Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute in Marion as a supervisor over the aids with 42 years of service. She was also a member of the Sister’s of Rebecca. Survivors include several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews and cousins. Graveside services will be held Sunday, Nov. 24, at 2 p.m. at Rose Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight, Nov. 23, at Barnett’s Funeral Home. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Whitmore | Claudine | 25 Sep 1912 | 22 Nov 1996 | Claudine Burkholder Whitmore, age 84, died Friday, Nov 22, 1996 at the Smyth County Community Hospital following a long illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. E. B. J. Whitmore Jr. in 1977. Mrs. Whitmore was born on Sept 25, 1912 in Bedford County to John Warren Burkholder and Annie Maude Atkinson Burkholder. She attended public school in Richmond and was a graduate of the St. Elizabeths Hospital School of Nursing in Richmond. She did graduate work at the Medical College of Virginia, the University of Virginia and Johns Hopkins University. She served as Director of Nursing at Petersburg General Hospital and later returned as Assistant Superintendent of St. Elizabeths Hospital. During World War II, she was the nursing representative for Virginia to the Roosevelt Commission and helped design what later became known as the Civil Defense Program. She also served as an instructor of nursing for the Public Health Service. Mrs. Whitmore relocated to Marion in 1955 from Petersburg with her husband and family. She was active in Christ Episcopal Church in Marion and served in various capacities, including president of the church women and as a vestry member. She was active in civic affairs and served as a pink lady at Smyth County Community Hospital for over 30 years. She is survived by two sons, Edwin B. J. Whitmore III of Marion and John W. Whitmore of Roanoke; two daughters, Ann W. Whitmore of Marion, and Mary W. Barton of Fredericksburg; six grandchildren and two great- grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the scholarship fund at Christ Episcopal Church, 409 West Main St., Marion, VA 24354. The family will receive friends tonight, Nov 23, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church. A memorial service will be held Monday, Nov 25, at 11 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church with the Rev. Michael Zumpf and the Rev. Edgar Ferrell officiating. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
| O’Quinn | Mazie June | 26 Nov 1996 | Mazie June O’Quinn, 53, died Tuesday, Nov. 26, 1996 at her home. She was a member of the House of Prayer Holiness Church. Survivors include her husband, Arthur O’Quinn; two sons, Arthur Eugene O’Quinn and Frankie Lee O’Quinn, both of Saltville; three daughters, Sandra Lynn Surber and Pamela Kay Cook, both of Saltville, and Rita June Collins, Suffolk; four brothers, Junior Puckett, Sidney, Ohio, Carl Puckett, Greeneville, Tenn., Clayton Puckett, Glade Spring, and Everett Puckett, Manassas; three sisters, Pansy Grady, Bristol, Va., Dean Smith, Bristol, Tenn. and Dorothy Taylor, Manassas; ten grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today at 2 p.m. in D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roger Reynolds, officiating. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Roark | Lethia Inis | 26 Nov 1996 | Lethia Inis Roark, age 75, died Tuesday, Nov 26, 1996 in Southeast Memorial Hospital, Houston, Texas. She was a native of Johnson County, Tenn., and had lived in Damascus for many years before making her home with her daughter in Houston. She was a member of the Freewill Baptist Church in Houston, and the First Baptist Church in Damascus. Survivors include two daughters, Virginia R. Smith, Houston, Texas, and Lisa Roark, Kingston, N.C.; one son, Raymond E. Surber, Manassas; two sisters, Anna Belle Surber, Damascus, and Viola Sheffield, Marion; one brother, Clayburn Surber, Damascus; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec 2, in First Baptist Church, Damascus, with the Rev. Don Lasley officiating. Interment was in Sunset Memorial Park. Johnson Funeral Home of Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| DeBord | Fern | 28 Nov 1996 | Fern DeBord, age 73, died Thursday, Nov. 28, 1996 at Holmes Regional Medical Center in Melbourne, Fla. Mrs. DeBord moved to Brevard County, Fla., 32 years ago from Jonesville, where she was born. She attended Calvary Baptist Church and was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Ray DeBord, of Cocoa, Fla., formerly of Saltville; one daughter, Wanda Ely of Melbourne, Fla.; two sons, Harold DeBord and wife Phyllis of Orlando, Fla., and Rick DeBord and wife Darla of Cocoa, Fla.; one brother, Ora Welch of Knoxville, Tenn.; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral and burial were held in Jonesville. Wylie-Baxley Funeral Home of Rockledge was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Boyer | John W. | 29 Nov 1996 | John W. Boyer, age 85, of Sugar Grove, died Friday, Nov. 29, 1996 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Boyer was a member of the Assembly of God in Alexandria and Springfield. He retired from the DC Transit Authority, Local Union 689. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Darrell Hutton of Sugar Grove; three grandchildren: Phillip Hutton of Springfield, Karen Hubbard and husband Willie of Frederick, Md., and Duane Hutton of Sugar Grove; two great-grandchildren, Jordan and Jacob Hubbard; one brother, Richard Boyer of Virginia; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Dec. 4, at 2 p.m. at the Demaine Funeral Home in Springfield with the Rev. Wendell Cover officiating. Burial will follow in Fairfax Memorial Park. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Associations, 919 North Michigan Ave., Chicago, Ill. 60611. The family will receive friends this afternoon at the Demaine Chapel from 1 to 2 p.m. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Eggers | Jack Dean | 29 Nov 1996 | Jack Dean Eggers, age 31, formerly of Chilhowie, died Friday, Nov. 29, 1996 from injuries received in an automobile accident. He was an employee of W&L Construction Co. Survivors include one daughter, Summer Michelle Eggers, Chilhowie; his mother, Edith June Eggers, Marion; two sisters, Mary Grace South, North Wilkesboro, N.C., and Lois Lewis, Boone, N.C.; one brother, Blaine Eggers, Damascus; several other relatives. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 1, in Grosses Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Lloyd Sheets and the Rev. Paul Jones officiating. Interment was in Grosses Creek Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Mason | Rebecca Shelton | 29 Nov 1996 | Rebecca Shelton Mason, age 94, of Saltville, died Friday, Nov. 29, 1996 in Greystone Health Care Center in Blountville, Tenn. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include one son, Robert B. Mason, Bristol, Tenn.; one daughter, Alice Carter, Inverness, Fla.; two brothers, W. J. Shelton, Chilhowie, and Dallas Shelton, Saltville; one sister, Susie Hockett, La Pata, Md.; 14 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 2, in the D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Benny Frye officiating. Burial was in the Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church Cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Collins | Lillian Blevins | 30 Nov 1996 | Lillian Blevins Collins, age 81, of Chilhowie, died Saturday, Nov. 30, 1996 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mrs. Collins was the widow of Dewey Collins. She was a retired employee of the Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, and a member of the Mountain View United Methodist Church. Survivors include three sons: James Ralph Blevins, Jackie Dean Blevins, and Dewey Edward Collins, all of Chilhowie; two daughters: Judy Collins Duncan, Saltville, and Helen Collins Widener, Seven Mile Ford; one stepson, W. Wayne Collins, Bristol; two stepdaughters, Irene Hughett, Christiansburg, and Gay Reedy, Chilhowie; four brothers: Millard Blevins, Earl Blevins, Clarence Blevins, all of Chilhowie, Leo Blevins of Columbia, S.C.; four sisters: Edith Barlow, Margaret Widener, both of Chilhowie, Agnes Blevins, Marion, and Aleene Kegley, Atkins; two stepbrothers: Raymond McCormick, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Clayton McCormick, Shrewsbury, Penn.; 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren, 11 step-great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 3, in Chilhowie Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Charles DeBord, the Rev. Stephen Fields and the Rev. Guy Testerman officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Singleton | Nina Mauree | 30 Nov 1996 | Nina Mauree Day Singleton, age 64, died Saturday, Nov 30, 1996 at her home in Saltville. She was formerly of Dickenson County. Survivors include her husband, Fred Singleton, Saltville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 3, in the D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Benny Blevins and Franklin Viers officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Taylor | Edith Frances | 30 Nov 1996 | Edith Frances Taylor, age 81, died Saturday, Nov 30, 1996 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Taylor was a native of Washington County and had lived most of her life in Smyth County. She was the widow of Guy Taylor and was a member of the Adwolfe Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law: Frances Louise and Charlie Owens, Marion; two sons and daughters-in-law: Bobby E. and Becky Taylor, Chilhowie, and William L. “Billy” and Linda Taylor, Marion; one sister, Blanche Moretz, Bristol; five grandchildren: Tracey Taylor, Jane Taylor, Matthew Thompson, Joy Taylor, and Taryn Taylor. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec 3, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Marion Boggs, the Rev. R. J. Cullop, and the Rev. David Neitch officiating. Interment was in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens, Rural Retreat. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hall | Mary A. Church | 1 Dec 1996 | Mary A. Church Hall, age 87, widow of Vernon S. Hall, died Sunday, Dec. 1, 1996 at the home of her daughter in Marion. Mrs. Hall was a member of the Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church. She is survived by four daughters: Elsie Rose of Tampa, Fla., Mary Martha Largen, Louise Wyatt, and Barbara Ann Taylor, all of Marion; four sons: James V. Hall, Preston Hall, both of Marion, Mickey Hall and Jerry Hall, both of Abingdon; one stepdaughter, Stella Robinson of Marion; two stepsons, Chester Hall of Washington, Ga., and Fields Hall of Staunton; one brother, Robert Church of Saltville; four sisters: Pauline Wyrick of Saltville, Mattie Lou Pickens, Nancy Martin and Margaret Sweat, all of Mansfield, Ohio; 20 grandchildren and 33 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Charles Blevins and the Rev. Paul Jones officiating. Burial followed in the Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Thomas | Christopher Dean | 1 Dec 1996 | Christopher Dean Thomas, age 13, died Sunday, Dec 1, 1996 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a student at the Smyth County Training Center and had participated in the Special Olympics. Survivors include his mother, Loretta Thomas, Marion; his father, William Dean Thomas, Tannersville; one brother, Zachary Thomas of the home; maternal grandmother, Mattie Edwards, Marion; paternal grandmother, Nancy Thomas; his special daddy, David Barnes; and many other loving relatives also survive. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec 3, at the Lowman Valley Church of the Brethren with the Rev. Steve Hutton and the Rev. Charles Turley officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Crook | Harold Lewis II | 2 Dec 1996 | Harold Lewis Crook II, age 31, died Monday, Dec. 2, 1996 from injuries received in an automobile accident. Mr. Crook was born in Bethesda, Md. He was a graduate of Marion Senior High School and was employed as a shop foreman with the World Wide Equipment Enterprises, Kenworth Division in Abingdon for over 12 years. Survivors include his wife, Kim S. Crook, Marion; two children, Amber Dawn Crook and Harold Lewis Crook III, both of the home; his mother and stepfather, Louise and Doyle Cross, Marion; his father and stepmother, Harold and Pat Crook, Marion; one brother and sister-in- law, Kenny and Anita Crook, Maryville, Tenn.; one stepsister, Penny Harr, Blountville, Tenn.; his maternal grandmother, Ruby Shaver, Copperhill; his paternal grandmother, Helen Anderson, Campsprings, Md.; many other loving relatives. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Dec. 6, at 2 p.m. at Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment will follow in the Lowman Valley Church of the Brethren Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, Dec. 5, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to a trust fund that will be established for Amber Dawn Crook and Harold Lewis Crook III. | |
| Williams | Jason Allan | 2 Dec 1996 | Jason Allan Williams, age 18, died Monday, Dec 2, 1996 from injuries received in an automobile accident. He was a native of Smyth County having lived all of his life in Marion. He was employed at the Smyth County Community Hospital in the Maintenance Department and was a 1995 graduate of Marion Senior High School. Survivors include his parents, Millard and Virginia Williams, Marion; three sisters, Melinda Williams, Marion, Cindy Sullivan, Abingdon, and Lorinda Conklin, St. Paul, Minn.; his paternal grandmother, Virgie Williams, Chilhowie; three nieces, Tosha Thompson, Marion, Sarah Sullivan and Autumn Sullivan, both of Abingdon; one nephew, Mickey Thompson, Marion; a special friend, Tanjie Hutton. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec 5, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Avery Sheets, the Rev. Otis Barker and the Rev. Dennis Eller officiating. Burial will follow in the Thomas 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. | |
| Stoots | Margie Ann | 3 Dec 1996 | Margie Ann Stoots, age 45, died Tuesday, Dec 3, 1996 at her home in Marion. She was a native of Washington County. She was employed at the Marion Intermediate School for six years and with Buster Brown Company for 10 years. Survivors include her husband, Buford H. Stoots; one daughter, Rebecca Stoots, Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Calvin and Mary Ann Stoots, Marion; her mother, Flora Morrison, Meadowview; one sister, Dorothy Musser, Dade City, Fla.; two brothers, Ray Morrison, Glade Spring, and Melvin Morrison, Meadowview; two grandchildren: Timothy Stoots and Savannah Stoots. Funeral services will be conducted today, Dec 7, at 11 a.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Guy Testerman officiating. Interment will be in the Walkers Creek Presbyterian Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Firestone | Daniel Lee Calvin | 4 Dec 1996 | Daniel Lee Calvin Firestone, age 56, of Marion, died Wednesday, Dec. 4, 1996. Mr. Firestone was a native of West Virginia and had lived a number of years in the Marion area. He was also employed as a glass installer for the Princeton Mercer Glass Company. Survivors include his mother, Ethel Firestone, Vinton; four brothers, Clarence Firestone, Mobile, Ala., Mitchell Firestone, Falls Church, Ralph Firestone and David Firestone, both of Herndon, W.Va.; two sisters, Linda L. Firestone and Mary DeVault, both of Vinton. Graveside services will be held Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. at the Attoway Cemetery with Pastor Tim Boyette officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from noon until time of service at the funeral home. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Jones | Joseph Clyde | 4 Dec 1996 | Joseph Clyde Jones, age 49, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, Dec. 4, 1996 at his home. He was president of J. C. Jones Trucking Inc., and attended the Glade Spring Community Church of God. He was preceded in death by his father, J. Dale Jones. He is survived by his mother, Margaret M. Jones, Chilhowie; one sister and brother-in-law, Walter R. and Linda Jones Pupa, Raleigh, N.C.; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 6, at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. E. C. Little and the Rev. Bobby Dunn officiating. Interment was in the Knoll Kreg Cemetery in Abingdon. Francis Marion VFW Post 4667 conducted graveside military honors. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Painter | Rex F. | 4 Dec 1996 | Rex F. Painter, age 76, of Cripple Creek, died Wednesday, Dec. 4, 1996 at the Wythe County Community Hospital. Mr. Painter was an active member of Crockett Chapel United Methodist Church in Cripple Creek. He was a veteran of World War II and served in the United States Army. He was a member of the Ivanhoe Masonic Lodge for 54 years, was a former member of Wythe County Electoral Board, former member of the Wythe Lions Club and the ASCS Board. He retired from the Virginia ABC Board after 22 years of service and was a prominent Wythe County farmer. He is survived by his wife, Patsy Whitman Painter of Cripple Creek; one daughter and son-in- law, Beth Painter and Dick Willard of Cripple Creek; one brother and sister-in-law, Blair S. and Jean Painter of Cripple Creek; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 6, at 11 a.m. at the Crockett Chapel United Methodist Church in Cripple Creek with the Rev. Joe Carrico officiating. Burial followed in Fleming Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Fleming Cemetery, c/o Miss Helen R. Umberger, Rt. 3 Box 208, Wytheville, VA 24382. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Anderson | Jean Allen | 28 Jan 1924 | 5 Dec 1996 | Jean Allen Anderson, age 72, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, Dec. 5, 1996 in the Lynchburg General Hospital. She was born on Jan. 28, 1924 in Rural Retreat, the daughter of the late William and Stella Grubb Allen. She was a member of the Fairview United Methodist Church in Lynchburg and the American Legion Auxiliary. She was the widow of the late Frank M. Anderson Jr. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Brinda Anderson of Lynchburg; two daughters and son-in-law, Jan and Tony Johnson, and Sherri L. Anderson, all of Lynchburg; two grandsons, Jarod and Jason Johnson; one stepgrandson, David Phelps; one step-great-granddaughter, Taylor Phelps; two brothers, Robert Con Allen of Brooklyn, Wisc., and Fred Allen of Joppa, Md.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 9, at 1 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Mucha officiating. Interment followed in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. The family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat United Methodist Church. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. |
| Davidson | William Martin “Bud” | 5 Dec 1996 | William Martin “Bud” Davidson, age 90, of Saltville, died Thursday, Dec. 5, 1996 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Charles Maiden. He was a lifelong farmer in the Beaver Creek area. He was a retired employee of Sprague & Henwood and a member of Mountain View Church of God, New Quarry. Survivors include his wife, Lucy W. Davidson, Saltville; two sons, Graham S. “Bear” Davidson, Chilhowie, and Charles Thomas Davidson, Saltville; one daughter, Mrs. Dale (Edith) Maiden, Bristol, Tenn.; one half-sister, Mary E. Green, Detroit, Mich.; seven grandchildren: Kennith Maiden, David Maiden, Graham S. Davidson Jr., Susan D. Roark, Donna Davidson, Dawn “Beth” Davidson and Stephanie McCready; three great- grandchildren: Stephanie Maiden, C. Chase Taylor and Stephanie Taylor; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Dec. 8, in D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bob Neace officiating. Burial was in the Elizabeth Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Saltville Rescue Squad. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Fox | Lucille Delp | 5 Dec 1996 | Lucille Delp Fox, age 87, widow of Harold D. Fox, died Thursday, Dec. 5, 1996 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was an active member of the Mount Zion United Methodist Church and was a nurse at Richardson’s Clinic for 39 years. She is survived by one daughter, Marivene Bryant Slemp of Marion; two sisters, Edith Cassell of Galax, and Virginia Perrino of Elk Creek; one brother, Perk Delp of Independence; two grandchildren, Susan Bryant Massey of Inman, S.C., and Nancy Bryant Parker of Roanoke; four great-grandchildren, Brooke Massey, Michael Massey, Katherine Massey, and Ryan Parker; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. at Mount Zion United Methodist Church with the Rev. Carol Ferguson officiating. Burial was in Mount Zion Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bingham | Genette R. Rotenberry | 7 Dec 1996 | Genette R. Rotenberry Bingham, age 59, of Saltville, died Saturday, Dec. 7, 1996 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Survivors include her husband, W. F. “William” Bingham, Salem; one brother, Thomas A. Rotenberry, Roanoke; one sister, Bertha Surber, Broadford; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 10, in the D. R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Claude Oliver, Rev. Luther Watson and Rev. Clarence Frye officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hart | Christopher Wayne | 7 Dec 1996 | Christopher Wayne Hart, age 27, died Saturday, Dec. 7, 1996 in Sugar Grove. He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Hart. He is survived by his wife, Jamie Clement Hart of Marion; his biological mother, Mary Sue Siler and stepfather, Carl Siler of Detroit, Mich.; his “mothers,” Catherine Copenhaver of Marion, and Virginia Haga of Chilhowie; two sisters, Anita Gardner of Chilhowie, and Angela Martin of Sugar Grove; two brothers, Gregory Hart of Sugar Grove, and Shawn Siler of Detroit, Mich.; several aunts, uncles, and many friends. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 12, at 2 p.m. at the Azen Baptist Church in Konnarock with Brother Don Stanley and Brother Allen Osborne officiating. Burial will follow in the Azen Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Poston | Shirley | 7 Dec 1996 | Shirley McVey Poston, age 56, died Saturday, Dec. 7, 1996 at her home in Chilhowie. She was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by one son, Howard Kenneth Poston, Chilhowie; two daughters, Deborah Cox, Galax, and Jeanna Poston, Bristol, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Jason and Heidi Ring and Kelly Poston. Funeral services were conducted at 2 pm. Monday, Dec. 9, at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage and the Rev. Frank Branson officiating. Interment followed in the Middlefork Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. o | |
| Stamper | Leabelle D. | 7 Dec 1996 | Leabelle D. Stamper, age 79, died Saturday, Dec 7, 1996 at her home in Konnarock. She was a native of Ashe County, N.C., and had lived in Konnarock most of her life. Mrs. Stamper was a member of the Konnarock Seventh Day Adventist Church and a member of the Damascus Senior Citizens. She was the widow of Worth Thomas Stamper. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Albert and Lillie Rupard Perry; two daughters, Virginia Ruth Shepard and Ethel Lea Jones. Survivors include six daughters: Louellen Fleming, Lilburn, Ga., Edna Johnson, Lansing, N.C., Lillie Rose Holeman, Charlotte, N.C., Mary Frances Barr and Anita K. Severt, both of Konnarock, and Alicia Richardson, Sugar Grove; three sons, Dennis Albert Stamper and Danny Thomas Stamper, both of Konnarock, and Donnie Everett Stamper, Whitetop; one sister, Ethel Wiles, Lake Worth, Fla.; one brother, Ralph Perry, Aberdeen, Md.; 25 grandchildren; 22 great- grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 10, in Konnarock Seventh Day Adventist Church with Pastor Ron Ihrig officiating. Interment was in the Azen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family, c/o Anita Severt, 40025 Horsepen Road, Damascus, VA 24236. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blevins | Earl W. | 8 Dec 1996 | Earl W. Blevins, age 80, of Abingdon, died Sunday, Dec. 8, 1996 at his home. He was a native of Smyth County and had lived in Abingdon for 34 years. He was the founder and owner of Empire Motor Lodge and Restaurant. Mr. Blevins was a former automobile dealer in Smyth County, having worked for 15 years. He was a member of the Antique Automobile Club of America and a lifetime member of the Grosses Creek Baptist Church. He was a former member of the board of directors of NationsBank, formerly Sovran Bank, and was a supporter of many civic and service organizations. Survivors include his wife, Cora Teaters Blevins; five sons: Joe Allen “Bud” Blevins, Joel V. Blevins, Lowell W. Blevins, Rocky L. Blevins, all of Abingdon, and Willis P. Blevins, Marion; one daughter, Mrs. Joe L. (Pauline B. ) Anderson, Abingdon; five daughters-in-law, Violet Blevins, Debbie Blevins, Rosemary Blevins, Brook Blevins, all of Abingdon, and Wanda Blevins, Marion; one son-in-law, Joe L. Anderson, Abingdon; one brother, Gilbert L. Blevins, Marion; two sisters, Colene Combs, Chilhowie, and Marie Billings, Seven Mile Ford; 12 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today, Dec. 11, at 2 p.m. in Grosses Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Lloyd Sheets, the Rev. Fred Harcum and the Rev. Sheldon Jones officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to the church two hours before services. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Grosses Creek Baptist Church building fund, c/o Jackie Blevins, HC61, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Brooks | Gladys Anderson | 8 Dec 1996 | Gladys Anderson Brooks, age 86, widow of Glen Brooks, died Sunday, Dec. 8, 1996 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. Mrs. Brooks was a member of the Comers Creek Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law, Virginia McClanahan, Marion, and Pearl B. and J. C. Lane of Flatridge; seven sons and four daughters-in-law: Earl Brooks of Marion, Pete Brooks of Freesburg, Ill., Blaine and Carolyn Brooks, and Rex and Kay Brooks, all of Sugar Grove, Glen Jackson and Joyce Brooks of Konnarock, Garland Brooks of Flatridge, and David and Ruby Brooks of Powhatan; five sisters: Hassie Grinstead and Hattie Testerman, both of Marion, Mary Tolliver and Dolly Cullop, both of Troutdale, Selvia Cannella of Joppa, Md.; one brother, Bane Anderson of Troutdale; 16 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 13, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage and Rev. Phillip Duvall officiating. Burial followed in Comers Creek Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Caviness | Gary Edward | 8 Dec 1996 | Gary Edward Caviness, age 48, of Dublin, formerly of Wytheville, died Sunday, Dec. 8, 1996 at his residence. He was the owner/operator of the Lawn Magic Super Vac Service and was a member of the Christiansburg Moose Lodge #1470. He was preceded in death by his father, Harvey Edward Caviness, and his father-in-law, Warren Morris. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Morris Caviness, of the home; one daughter, Jessica Valene Caviness of Johnson City, Tenn.; two stepsons, Warren Mills of Marion, and Jay Mills of Austin, Texas; two stepgrandchildren, Lauren Mills and Michael Warren Mills; his mother, Anna Spencer Caviness, Max Meadows; one brother and sister-in-law, Randall and Vickie Caviness of Max Meadows; his mother-in-law, Margaret Morris of Wytheville; one sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Margaret Anne and Dwight Grubb of Wytheville; special friends, James and Peggy Haynes of Dublin; one niece and three nephews: Randa Lynn Caviness, Gary Allen Caviness, Danny Grubb and Darrell Grubb. Funeral services will be held today, Dec. 11, at 1 p.m. at Barnett’s Funeral Chapel in Wytheville with the Rev. Donald Drake officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery in Narrows. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 297, Wytheville, VA 24382. Barnett’s Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Heldreth | Patsy A. | 8 Dec 1996 | Patsy A. Heldreth, age 61, died Sunday, Dec. 8, 1996 at her home in Masaryktown, Fla. She was a native of Groseclose and had moved to Masaryktown 30 years ago. She was a homemaker and was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include three sons, Mike Evans, Sugar Grove, Steve Evans, Chilhowie, and Travis Heldreth, Richmond; two daughters, Jill Bailey, Abingdon, and Rebecka Heldreth, Masaryktown, Fla.; one sister, Virginia Shepherd, Spring Hill, Fla.; seven grandchildren. Merritt Funeral Home, Brooksville, Fla., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Kestner | Robert L. “Maneater” | 8 Dec 1996 | Robert L. “Maneater” Kestner, age 60, died Sunday, Dec. 8, 1996 at his home in Saltville. He was a member of the Quarry United Methodist Church and a member of Holston River Coon Club. Survivors include his wife, Sue Mitchell Kestner; two sons, Michael Kestner, Chilhowie, and David Kestner, Tannersville; two daughters, Sharon Montgomery and Carol Prater, both of Saltville; two sisters, Helen Doane, Glen Burnie, Md., and Irene States, Littleton, Colo.; four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 11, in D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Harry Tindell and the Rev. Shirley Carter officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Thomas | Roger Dale | 8 Dec 1996 | Roger Dale Thomas, age 40, of Marion, died Sunday, Dec 8, 1996 in Marion. Mr. Thomas was a native of Smyth County and had lived most of his life in Marion. He was employed at Marley Mouldings for the past six years and was preceded in death by his mother, Betty Thomas. Survivors include his wife, Patricia Ann Thomas, Marion; two daughters, LaDona Dawn Thomas and Brittney Danielle Thomas, both of the home; his father, Sammy Roger Thomas, Marion; one sister, Dana Lynn Fletcher, Marion; his grandmother, Bessie Faye Blevins, Chilhowie; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec 12, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Frank Chapman and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial will follow in the Macedonia 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. | |
| McCready | Christine Haynes | 11 Dec 1996 | Christine Haynes McCready, age 75, of Saltville, died Wednesday, Dec. 11, 1996 in Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center, Kingsport, Tenn. She was a member of McCready United Methodist Church and was the widow of Carl McCready. Survivors include two sons, Charlie McCready, Bristol, and Jeff McCready, Saltville; three daughters, Mrs. Ken (Mary) Schott, San Antonio, Texas., Mrs. David (Joan) Bansemer, Bristol, and Mrs. Mac (Pat) Buchanan, Saltville; one sister, Olivene McCready, Niceville, Fla.; several nieces and nephews; six grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 13, in McCready United Methodist Church with the Rev. Howard Hawk officiating. Burial was in Elizabeth Cemetery. Memorials may be made to McCready United Methodist Church, Saltville. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Trent | Earl | 11 Dec 1996 | Earl Trent, age 68, of the Widener’s Valley Community, died Wednesday, Dec 11, 1996 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. Survivors include his wife, Elruth Trent; four sons, Eddie Dean Trent, Meadowview, Harold Junior Trent, Glade Spring, Tommy Trent, Chilhowie, and Ricky Trent, Damascus; two brothers, Billy Trent and Jack Trent, both of Glade Spring; two sisters, Helen Caroll and Carolyn Caldwell, both of North Carolina; three half-sisters, Martha Owens, Abingdon, Nellie McCracken, Damascus, and Mary Milhorne, Johnson City, Tenn.; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec 13, in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Critcher, the Rev. Mahlon Wyatt and the Rev. Mike Haga officiating. Interment was in Sunset Memorial Park. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Gollehon | Frances Victoria | 12 Dec 1996 | Frances Victoria Gollehon, age 91, of Chilhowie, died Thursday, Dec. 12, 1996 in Francis Marion Manor. She was a member of the Seven Mile Ford Presbyterian Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Lee Gollehon. She is survived by five daughters: Juanita Crouse and Frances Shorey, both of Chilhowie, Okie Gaetzke, Renton, Nettie Kidd, Lynchburg, and Ruby Gilbert, Marion; three sons, Joe T. Gollehon, Gene Gollehon, and Watson Gollehon, all of Chilhowie; three daughters-in-law, Ann Gollehon, Josephine Gollehon, and Debbie Gollehon; five sons-in-law, Bud Crouse, Lee Gaetzke, Fred Shorey, A. G. Kidd and Bill Gilbert; three sisters, Ocie Farmer, Mecie Rupard, and Effie Wingler, all of Whitetop; 19 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren, and five great- great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 15, at the Newberry Funeral Home. A committal service was conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 16, at the Gollehon Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blevins | Mamie Lee | 14 Dec 1996 | Mamie Lee Blevins, age 89, of Marion, died Saturday, Dec. 14, 1996 in Francis Marion Manor. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Camie Blevins, and a son, James Camie Blevins Jr. She is survived by one daughter, Lois Blevins, Chilhowie; one son, H. L. Blevins, Glade Spring; 13 grandchildren, and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, at the Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Blevins officiating. Burial followed in the Cleghorn Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Jackson | Herbert Wilbur | 14 Dec 1996 | Herbert Wilbur Jackson, age 72, of Saltville, died Saturday, Dec. 14, 1996 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Survivors include three brothers, Glenn Jackson and Ervin Jackson, both of Saltville, and Dale Jackson, Tannersville; three sisters, Roxie Davenport, Tannersville, Stella Jackson and Sylvie Woodward, both of Saltville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 16, in D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Franklin Chapman and the Rev. Clarence Frye officiating. Burial was in Elizabeth Cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Miller | Henry Earl | 14 Dec 1996 | Henry Earl Miller, age 73, of Bristol, died Saturday, Dec. 14, 1996 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Meadowview and a retired night watchman from Burlington Industries. He was a member of High Point Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Geneva F. Miller; four daughters: Betty Johnson, Janet Arnold and Tammie Gates, all of Bristol, Tenn., and Jan Pentecost, Bristol; one son, Gary Miller, Johnson City, Tenn.; three sisters, Margaret Branch and Rebecca Stapleton, both of Bristol, and Pearl Widener, Chilhowie; three brothers, Paul Miller, Damascus, Lynn Miller, Marion, and Julian Miller, Bluff City, Tenn.; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and five step-grandchildren. Graveside services were conducted at 3 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 17, in Mountain View Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel with the Rev. Gary Garland officiating. Akard Funeral Home in Bristol was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Spencer | Minnie Irene | 14 Dec 1996 | Minnie Irene Spencer died Saturday, Dec 14, 1996 in Valley Health Care Center. She was a native of Glade Spring and a lifelong resident of Washington County. Survivors include two half-nephews, Glenn Caywood and Garland Caywood, both of Glade Spring; three half-nieces, Mary Croson and Delores Prater, both of Glade Spring, and Sharon Shortridge, Thomas Bridge. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Taylor | Sally Olivia | 14 Dec 1996 | Sally Olivia Shupe Taylor, age 67, of Marion, died Saturday, Dec 14, 1996 in the Radford hospital. Mrs. Taylor was a native of Smyth County and a graduate of the Marion College. She retired from the Southampton/Deerfield Correctional Farm in Capron. She worked at the Presbyterian Board of Christian Education in Richmond for three years and at the Southwestern State Hospital in Marion for many years as a secretary. She was employed by the state of Virginia for a total of 27 years. Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by her loving husband, Sydney S. Taylor; her father, J. D. Shupe Sr., and her sister, Betty Harris. Survivors include one son, Michael S. Taylor, Baltimore, Md.; one daughter, Katrinia Brown, Eufaula, Ala.; her mother, Ella Kate Shupe, Marion; two brothers, J. D. Shupe Jr., and John and Janet Shupe, Marion; eight sisters: Mrs. Larry (Mary Lee) Morella, Rockville, Md.; Mrs. Arlen (Lula Kate) Eller, New Market; Mrs. Blackie (Maria) Smith, and Mrs. Bobby (Joan) Snider, both of Glade Spring, Mrs. Peyton (Nette) Campbell, Mrs. Wiley (Jane) Colley, Mrs. Ford (Edith) Sage, and Mrs. Wayne (Helen) Heffinger, all of Marion; four grandchildren: Michelle Harmon, Erin Taylor, Stephanie Brown and Jessica Brown; 22 nieces and nephews, 28 great-nieces and great- nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Dec 16, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dan Jividen and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment followed in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wymer | William Otis | 14 Dec 1996 | William Otis Wymer, age 71, died Saturday, Dec 14, 1996 at his mother’s home in Marion. He is survived by his mother, Carrie Lee Wymer of Marion; one nephew and wife, Johnny and Mary Carolyn Wymer of Atkins; one niece, Bonnie Jane Smith of Marion; three great-nephews and wife, Johnny A. and Lisa E. Wymer of Atkins, Mike Smith and Chuck Smith; one great-niece, Nina Michelle Wymer, Rockville, Md. Funeral services were held Monday, Dec 16, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Minister Basil Hutton officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Reedy | Stella | 18 Mar 1907 | 15 Dec 1996 | Stella Murray Reedy, age 89, of Troutdale, died Sunday, Dec 15, 1996 at the Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. She was the widow of John Daly Reedy. She was born March 18, 1907 in Troutdale, the daughter of Cebert and Sarah Elizabeth Spencer Murray. Surviving are one daughter, Esther Reedy, Richmond; three grandchildren, Ron Umbel, Miami, Fla., Donna Umbel, Charlotte, N.C., and Rick Umbel, Pawleys Island, S.C.; one sister, Viola Phipps, Chicago, Ill.; one brother, Wiley Murray, Troutdale. Funeral services will be conducted today, Dec 18, at 11 a.m. in the Sugar Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenny Price officiating. Interment will be in Troutdale Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the church for 30 minutes preceding services. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence is in charge of arrangements. |
| Holdaway | Howard Rex | 15 Dec 1996 | Howard Rex Holdaway, age 63, died Sunday, Dec. 15, 1996 at his home in Marion. He is survived by one sister, Mattie Pritchett and husband William, of Roanoke; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside services will be held today, Dec. 18, at 11 a.m. at Central Cemetery, Flatridge. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Jackson | Shirley Jane Mitchell | 15 Dec 1996 | Shirley Jane Mitchell Jackson, age 50, died Sunday, Dec. 15, 1996 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. Survivors include her husband, Ira Mike Jackson; three sons, Mick Jackson and Michael Jackson, both of Saltville, and Wade Jackson, Marion; one daughter, Teresa Johnson, Glade Spring; her mother, Littie Mitchell, Glade Spring; one brother, Dennis Mitchell, Bristol; seven grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Memorial contributions may be made in lieu of flowers. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home of Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Ryan | Stella | 15 Dec 1996 | Stella Tucker Ryan, age 70, of Meadowview, died Sunday, Dec 15, 1996 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Smyth County and had lived in Meadowview most of her life. She was a graduate of Chilhowie High School and was a member of the Meadowview United Methodist Church. She was the widow of J. D. “Dan” Ryan. She and her husband had operated Ryan’s Service Station in Meadowview until his death. Survivors include one son, James David Ryan, Meadowview; two sisters, Alice T. Hutton, Marion, and Emma Goodman, Chilhowie; one brother, James A. Tucker, Marion; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 4 p.m. today, Dec 18, in Campbell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry A. Eggers officiating. Burial will be in Greenfield Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted and those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Meadowview Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 84, Meadowview, VA 24361. Campbell Funeral Home in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Smith | Mattie | 15 Dec 1996 | Mattie Shortt Smith, age 74, died Sunday, Dec 15, 1996 at her home in Saltville. She was the widow of Eugene M. Smith. She was preceded in death by one son, Charles R. Teague. Survivors include two daughters, Brenda J. Holmes and Minnie J. “Dolly” Smith, both of Saltville; two sons, Robert H. “Dave” Smith, Saltville, and John H. Teague, Powhatan; six grandchildren: Curtis and Charlotte Teague, Sacramento, Calif., John and Joy Teague, Richmond, Robert Eastridge and Jody Smith, both of Saltville; one great-grandchild, Curtis Teague Jr., Sacramento, Calif. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Dec 18, in D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Shirley Carter officiating. Burial will be in the Elizabeth Cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Kincer | Geneva Martin | 16 Dec 1996 | Geneva Martin Kincer, age 70, of Wytheville, died Monday, Dec. 16, 1996 in a Greensboro, N.C., hospital. She is survived by one daughter, Betty Whitley, Norwood, N.C.; one son, James Kincer, Marion; two sisters, Wavie Crockett and Brenda Martin, both of Midlothian; two brothers, Don Martin, Rural Retreat, and Jesse Martin, Richmond; two grandchildren and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 19, at 2 p.m. at the Gillman Funeral Chapel with interment in the Mt. Ephraim Church Cemetery. Gillman Funeral Chapel in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Dunford | William “Bill” | 17 Dec 1996 | William “Bill” Dunford, age 58, died Tuesday, Dec. 17, 1996 at his home in Marion. He is survived by one daughter, Jennifer “Jennie” Dunford of Marion; two sisters, Alberta McClure and Dorothy Stamper, both of Marion; four brothers: Rex Dunford of Marathon, Fla., Sherman Dunford, Richard Dunford, both of Marion, and Randy Dunford of Cummings, Ga.; two grandchildren, Michael Devin Dunford and Dakota Channing Dunford; four stepsons, Lester Dunford of Chilhowie, Billy Dunford, David Dunford and Dean Martin, all of Marion; a special friend, Margaret Ann Dunford of Marion. Graveside services were held Thursday, Dec. 19, at 11 a.m. at Pugh Cemetery in Teas with Dr. William A. Slater officiating. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Stone | Georgia Barker | 17 Dec 1996 | Georgia Barker Stone, age 89, a resident of Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie, died Tuesday, Dec 17, 1996 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Stone was a former resident of Sugar Grove and was a member of the Sugar Grove Baptist Church for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Franklin G. Stone; her parents, Robert and Martha Barker; and her great-grandson, Michael Stone. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Virgie Stone of Christiansburg; one daughter and son-in-law, Evelyn and Graham King of Somerville, Tenn.; three grandsons: Nick King and Jeff King of Bartlett, Tenn., and David Stone of Christiansburg; five great- grandchildren; one brother, Wade Edward Barker of Marion; one sister, Nannie Parks of St. Petersburg, Fla. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec 20, at the Sugar Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenny Price officiating. Burial followed in Slemp Cemetery, Sugar Grove. Seaver-Brown Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wyatt | Ethel | 17 Dec 1996 | Ethel Call Wyatt, age 74, widow of Albert F. Wyatt Sr., died Tuesday, Dec 17, 1996 at her home in Marion. She is survived by one daughter, Lula Mae Wyatt Gwaltney of Chilhowie; one son, William Ray Wyatt of Marion; two sisters, Al Burnice Bullins of Marion, and Agnes Overbay of Glade Spring; seven grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren. Graveside services were held Friday, Dec 20, at 11 a.m. at the Round Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Clark | Ernest C | 19 Dec 1996 | Ernest C. Clark, 88, of Glade Spring, died Thursday, December 19, 1996 at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucy Susong Clark and a brother, Garland Clark. He was owner and operator of Appalachian Gardens and was known as “The Holly Man.” He was a member of the Glade Spring Presbyterian Church. He is survived by one sister, Mildred C. Faris, Kingsport, Tenn.; one nephew and wife, James B. and Patricia B. Faris of Kingsport, Tenn.; two great nieces, Paige A. Faris, Kingsport, Tenn., and Holly M. Faris, Knoxville, Tenn. Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday in Williams Funeral Home Chapel in Chilhowie with the Rev. Timothy W. Bird officiating. Burial followed in the Old Glade Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorial contributions be made to the Flower Fund of Glade Spring Presbyterian Church. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lorenzen | Alice King | 19 Dec 1996 | 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. | |
| Eggers | I. Blaine | 20 Dec 1996 | Rev. I. Blaine Eggers, age 79, died Friday, Dec. 20, 1996 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was a native of the Creston, N.C., area and was a member of the Pleasant View Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jackie Dean Eggers of Marion. He had served as a Baptist pastor for the past 58 years at 17 different churches, including Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church, and had most recently pastored at Pleasant View Baptist Church in Widener’s Valley for 40 years and Denton’s Valley Baptist Church in Abingdon for 41 years. He is survived by his wife, Vada Eggers; two daughters and sons-in-law, Bert and Brenda Snodgrass and Dennis and Lavone Widener, both of Damascus; three grandsons, Scottie Widener, Travis Dyson and Brent Dyson; one great-grandson, Tyler Widener; one granddaughter-in-law, Robin Widener; two sisters, Lois Lewis of Creston, N.C., and Mary Grace South of North Wilkesboro, N.C.; a special niece, Louise Hurd and several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, in the Pleasant View Baptist Church with the Rev. Carl Wilson, Rev. Bob Steele, Rev. Roger Boyer, Rev. Tim Stevens and Mr. Herman Widener officiating. Interment followed in the Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Forrester | Kathleen C. | 20 Dec 1996 | Mrs. Kathleen C. Forrester, 74, died Friday, December 20, 1996 in Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion. She was a native of Saltville and had lived most of her life in the Smyth and Washington County area. She was a member of First Church of God in Chilhowie. Survivors include one son, Dan Forrester, Suffolk; one step-son, Jerry Forrester, Marion; one daughter, Mrs. Fred (Joy) Hicks, Glade Spring; one brother, William “Scott” Campbell, Bainbridge, N.Y.; one sister, Margie Caywood, Saltville; two grandchildren, Dr. Van Forrester and Lesley Hicks; her daughter-in-law, Linda Seymore Forrester; and her son-in-law, Fred Hicks. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday, December 22, 1996 in Farris Funeral Chapel with Pastor Bobby Dunn officiating. Committal services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, December 23, 1996 in Mt. Rose Cemetery, Glade Spring. Farris Funeral Service of Abingdon is serving the family of Mrs. Forrester. | |
| Headlee | Jerilyn Williams | 20 Dec 1996 | Jerilynn Williams Headlee, housewife and volunteer, died December 20, 1996, in the home of her daughter, Kelly Headlee McKenna in Fairfax. She was the beloved wife of Harold Headlee, Lt. Col. USAF (Ret) of Marion, VA; sister of Richard Williams of Sugar Grove, Minnie Williams of Bridgeport, W.Va., and “Pete” Williams of Richmond; mother of Christopher Headlee, Lt. Col., USAF, and Kevin Headlee (both of Centreville), and Kelly McKenna; grandmother of Jonathan and Jessica Headlee of Centreville, Matthew Headlee of Manassas, and Nathan McKenna of Fairfax. She grew up in both Smyth and Grayson counties and graduated from Marion High School in 1946. She went to the University of Tennessee and became an xray technician. While working at a hospital in Houston, Texas, she met and married her husband Harold Headlee of Greensboro, Penn. She spent the next 23 years traveling around the country, serving as an Air Force wife. She was a resident of Fairfax from 1971 to 1992 and a member of Fairfax United Methodist Church (19711992), City of Fairfax Friends of the Library, and United Daughters of the Confederacy. They returned to Marion in 1992 and were members of Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church of Marion. There will be a memorial service at 10:30 a.m. Saturday, May 17 at Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, Marion. After the service, there will be a gathering for family and friends at Harold Headlee’s home. If the weather is bad, it will be held at the church. The family has asked relatives and friends to make contributions in her name to the Hospice of Northern Virginia, 11166 Main Street, Suite 405, Fairfax, VA 22030. | |
| Roland | Charles R. “Bob” | 20 Dec 1996 | Charles R. “Bob” Roland, age 74, died Friday, December 20, 1996 at his home in Marion. Mr. Roland was preceded in death by his father and mother, George and Bessie Roland; one sister, Dora Snyder, and two brothers, Tim and John Young. He is survived by several nieces, nephews and one special friend, Roberta Armstrong of Marion. Funeral services were held Sunday, December 22, 1996 at 4 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Rev. Mike Sage officiating. A private burial followed in Roland Cemetery in Marion. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sheets | Chilhowie-Luther Ray | 20 Dec 1996 | Chilhowie-Luther Ray Sheets, 92, died Friday, December 20, 1996 in the Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion. He was a retired employee of the Brunswick Corporation in Marion. He was a member of and oldest father at Grosses Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 70 years, Mary Martin Sheets; three daughters, Jean Ross, Mountain City, Tenn., Betty Severt, Atlanta, Ga., Gladys Noack, Benton Harbor, Mich.; two sons, Clarence Sheets, Marcellus, Mich. and Jamie Sheets, Chilhowie.; two brothers, Neal Sheets and Floyd Sheets, both of Chilhowie; 15 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; five great great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, December 23, 1996 in the Williams Funeral Home Chapel in Chilhowie with the Rev. Lloyd L. Sheets officiating. Burial followed in the Mountain View Cemetery. Mr. Sheets was preceded in death by a son, Howard Sheets. He is also survived by three sons-in- law, Bill Ross, Mountain City, Tenn., Avery Severt, Atlanta, Ga., Harold Noack, Benton Harbor, Mich.; one daughter-in-law, Anita Sheets, of Chilhowie; a special friend of the family, Veda Dentler; a very special grandson, David Sheets. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Buskell | Zenna Harrington | 21 Dec 1996 | Zenna Harrington Buskell, age 75, died Saturday, December 21, 1996 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Joe Buskell of Marion; one son, Daniel Buskell of Marion; four sisters, Eddith Harrington of Sugar Grove, Eula Lampkins of Marion, Gladys Jones of Havre de Grace, Md. and Enola Harrington of Belair, Md.; one brother, Donald Harrington of Sugar Grove. Funeral services were held Monday, December 23 at 11 a.m. at Seaver Brown Chapel with Rev. Tim Boyette officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Fields | Gladys Mae | 21 Dec 1996 | Gladys Mae Fields, age 85, died Saturday, Dec. 21, 1996 at her home in Glade Spring. She was a member of Riverview Presbyterian Church. Survivors include one sister, Mrs. Bill (Pauline) Lester, Glade Spring; two sisters-in-law, Gin Fields, Saltville, and Pearl Fields, Pembrooke; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22, in D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel. Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 23, in Elizabeth Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Glade Spring Rescue Squad. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Leslie | Edith A. | 22 Dec 1996 | 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. | |
| Thompson | Mary S. “Lib” | 23 Dec 1996 | Mary S. “Lib” Shreeves Thompson, age 73, died Monday, Dec 23, 1996 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was of the Methodist faith and was the widow of Lawrence H. Thompson. Survivors include one son, James C. Thompson, Glade Spring; four daughters, Joyce Lee, Mrs. L. T. (Sue) Olinger, Mrs. Cecil (Peggy) Hayton, and Mrs. Wiley (Jackie) Robbins, all of Saltville; two sisters, Mrs. Scott (Edith) DeFriece, Blountville, Tenn., and Mrs. Cecil (Ruth) Williams, Saltville; three brothers, Earnest Shreeves, Richmond, Cecil M. “Mike” Shreeves, Glade Spring, and Toney Shreeves, Saltville; 10 grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec 26, in D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Briggs and the Rev. R. J. Cullop officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Whitehead | Paul J. | 23 Dec 1996 | Paul J. Whitehead, age 51, died Monday, Dec 23, 1996 in Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn. He was a native of New Orleans, La. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Holmes Whitehead; one stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, Jason and Sherri Nutter, Tannersville; one step-granddaughter, Laken Nutter, Tannersville; one stepdaughter, Kristi Nutter, Kingsport; one aunt and several cousins. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec 26, in D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bob Surber officiating. Burial was in the Elizabeth Cemetery. | |
| Edmiston | Edward Eugene “Eddie” | 24 Dec 1996 | Edward Eugene “Eddie” Edmiston, age 43, formerly of Chilhowie, died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 1996 at his home in Galax. He was a lifelong resident of Chilhowie and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Gertrude Collins Edmiston. Survivors include his mother, Shirley Hill Rider, Lexington, N.C.; one brother, John D. “Gig” Edmiston, Marion; one great-aunt, Mrs. John Collins, Chilhowie; a special friend, Debbie Thomas, Marion; several cousins. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 28, in Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Blevins officiating. Burial will be in Mountain View UMC Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| McNeil | Tom | 24 Dec 1996 | Tom McNeil, age 84, formerly of West Jefferson, N.C., died Tuesday, Dec. 24, 1996 at his home in Damascus. He was a native of Ashe County , N.C. Survivors include his wife, Altha Faw McNeil; one son, Barry McNeil, Litersburg, Md.; five daughters, Tommy Jean Cook, Pennsylvania, Rebecca Hensel, West Virginia, June Mumma and Mary Stover, both of Maryland, and Kimberly McNeil, Damascus; five brothers, Quincy McNeil and Iron McNeil, both of West Jefferson, N.C., Wint McNeil, West Virginia, Eugene McNeil, Wytheville and Oscar McNeil, Marion; three sisters, Edna Parsons, Ola Greer and Bell McNeil, all of West Jefferson; 14 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and one great-great- grandchild. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 27, in Badger Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Lasley and the Rev. Wayne Jones officiating. Burial was in Calloway Cemetery. Badger Funeral Home in West Jefferson, N.C., was in charge of arrangements | |
| Taylor | Mary Ruth | 24 Dec 1996 | Mary Ruth Taylor, age 77, of Saltville, died Tuesday, Dec 24, 1996 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. She was a member of Riverview Presbyterian Church and was the widow of Henry Taylor. Survivors include two daughters, Margaret Linkous, Pulaski, and Linda Catron, Marion; two brothers, Arthur Tolley, Glade Spring, and John Tolley, Saltville; one sister, Sue Moore, Sulphur, La.; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec 27, in D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Dwight S. Kilbourne officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Saltville Rescue Squad. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Dunaway | Hazel Greer | 13 Aug 1914 | 26 Dec 1996 | Hazel Greer Dunaway, age 82, of Lynchburg, died Thursday, Dec. 26, 1996 in Lynchburg General Hospital. Born Aug. 13, 1914 in Grayson County, she was the daughter of the late Leonard Otis and Beatrice Reedy Greer. She was a homemaker and a member of Fairview Christian Church. She is survived by her husband, Claude Melvin Dunaway; one daughter, Betty D. (Jo) Alcock and husband Alfred of Lynchburg; three brothers: Harry Greer and wife Anne, South Bend, Ind.; Jack Greer and wife Charlotte, Silar City, N.C.; Rex Greer and wife Ruth, Atkins; two sisters, Vella G. Harmon and husband Willard, and Edith G. Cox, both of Atkins; three grandchildren, Michael Alcock and Paul T. Alcock and wife Mary, both of Lynchburg, Kevin Alcock and wife Kate of Danville; two great-grandchildren: Carolyn F. Alcock and Paul T. Alcock Jr., both of Lynchburg; two sisters-in-law, Mary Kate Greer of Atkins, and Helen Parker of Newport News. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, Dec. 30, at 1 p.m. in Whitten Park Avenue Chapel with the Rev. Jan L. Weston officiating. Interment will follow in Fort Hill Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Sunday from 3 to 5 p.m. at the funeral home. Whitten Funeral Home in Lynchburg is in charge of arrangements. |
| McDaniel | Cordelia | 26 Dec 1996 | Cordelia McDaniel, age 94, died Thursday, Dec. 26, 1996 at her home in Konnarock. She was the widow of Andrew Fennis McDaniel. She was also preceded in death by her parents, George Andrew and Nancy Chellie Blevins Williams; two sons, Loyd Aaron McDaniel and Loren Kenneth McDaniel. She was a native of Smyth County and was a member of the Azen Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters: Lorene McDaniel Blevins and June McDaniel Roop, both of Troutdale, Wanda McDaniel Blevins, Woodbridge; two sons, Lewis Andrew McDaniel, Ypsilanti, Mich., and Thomas Franklin McDaniel, Smicksburg, Penn.; two sisters, Leona Chapman and Rose Gorski, both of Hanover, Md.; one brother, George Andrew Williams Jr., Seattle, Wash.; one special granddaughter, Remonia Denton, Damascus; 24 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 29, in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Fritz officiating. Burial will be in the McDaniel Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at Johnson Funeral Home or any time at the home. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Smith | Elmer C. | 26 Dec 1996 | Elmer C. Smith, age 80, died Thursday, Dec 26, 1996 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. Mr. Smith was a member of the Full Gospel Temple in Rural Retreat, and was retired from the Virginia House Furniture Company. He was preceded in death by a son, Roger Lee Smith. He is survived by his wife, Clara Mae Parks Smith of Rural Retreat; three sons, William Alfred Smith and Bobby Gene Smith, both of Dalton, Ga., and David Wayne Smith of Max Meadows; four daughters, Shirley Mae Widner, Linda JoAnn Akers, and Becky Jean Lane, all of Rural Retreat, and Janice Marie Baggett of Ringgold, Ga.; one sister, Lucille King of Crockett; one brother, Hugh Cleveland Smith of Rural Retreat; his mother-in-law, Ollie C. Parks of Rural Retreat; 15 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Dec 29, at 2 p.m. in Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Hubert J. Meadows and the Rev. Kenneth Hall officiating. Burial will follow in New Bethel Cemetery in Wytheville. 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. | |
| Stamper | Douglas Gilmore | 26 Dec 1996 | Douglas Gilmore Stamper, age 72, died Thursday, Dec 26, 1996 at his home in Chilhowie. He was a member of Chilhowie Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Navy for 27 years and was a veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife, Pepi Stamper, Chilhowie; two daughters, Karen Annette Mizerany, St. Louis, Mo., and Anna Baldwin, Marion; three sons, Doug “Gil” Stamper, Lynn, Mass., Kiki Stamper, Rocky Mount, N.C., and Carlo Stamper, King, N.C.; one sister, Trula Blevins, Chilhowie; one brother, Bobby Stamper, Orlando, Fla.; seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec 29, at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Chuck Herrell and the Rev. Eugene Baldwin officiating. Interment will follow in the Cleghorn Valley Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Goins | Oleta V. | 27 Dec 1996 | Oleta V. Goins, age 74, of Chilhowie, died Friday, Dec. 27, 1996 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of Daniel Goins. Mrs. Goins was a resident of the Ridgefield Retirement Center in Seven Mile Ford. She was a graduate of Douglass School and attended Livingstone College, Salisbury, N.C. She did graduate studies at Hampton University. Mrs. Goins was a teacher (retired) for the Galax City School System and was a longstanding member of HarrisAnderson Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Zion Church. She was also a member of various educational and social organizations. Survivors include one sister, Myrtle Smith, Des Moines, Iowa; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 31, in Harris-Anderson AME Zion Church with the Rev. Sherman W. Forney officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the building fund of HarrisAnderson Church. Burial was at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 1, in Old Town Cemetery, Galax. Robinson Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hester | Mary Ann | 27 Dec 1996 | Mary Ann Hester, age 60, died Friday, Dec. 27, 1996 at her home in Marion. She is survived by her husband, Charles M. Hester of Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Charles William and Laurie Hester of Marion; one sister, Frances Stillwell of Glade Spring. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Dec. 30, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Sam Slemp officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Rethford | John Morrison | 27 Dec 1996 | John Morrison Rethford, age 67, of Chilhowie, died Friday, Dec 27, 1996 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Rethford was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church and had been employed by the Marion Bottling Company for 22 years and American Furniture in Chilhowie for 15 years. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Hash Rethford, Chilhowie; five daughters: Mary Widener and Barbara Billings, both of Marion, Patricia Burchett of Chilhowie, Trisha Harris of Rich Valley, and Regina Thomas of Atkins; one son, Roy W. Rethford of Marion; five sisters: Nancy Johnston of Boissevain, Lilly Saunders of Mullins, W.Va., Shirley Thompson of Knox, Ind., Lucille Taylor of Lorain, Ohio, and Ruby Westmoreland of Browns Mill, N.J.; 16 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec 29, at 2 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Blevins officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Joyce Blevins, P.O. Box 905, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Roberts | Hazel | 27 Dec 1996 | Hazel Hopkins Roberts, age 94, died Friday, Dec 27, 1996 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a member of Riverview Presbyterian Church and was the widow of Edward Scott Roberts. She was preceded in death by two sons, Ozie and James Roberts; and two daughters, Elizabeth Fowler and Susan Call. Survivors include four sons, George Roberts, Joe Roberts and Noah Roberts, all of Saltville, and Richard Roberts, Marion; two daughters, Linda Petzold and Blanche Oberle, both of Ormond Beach, Fla.; one brother, John Hopkins, Saltville; two sisters, Josephine Frye, Chilhowie, and Katherine Reel, Marion; 21 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec 30, in D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bob Surber officiating. Burial was in Elizabeth Cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Shazier | Ketron Allen | 27 Dec 1996 | Ketron Allen Shazier, age 23, died Friday, Dec 27, 1996 at his home in Chilhowie. Survivors include his wife, Ginger Holstein Shazier; his father, Franklin Shazier, Chilhowie; his mother, Nashell Ballard Shazier; two brothers, Eric Shazier and Franklin A. “Tony” Shazier, both of Chilhowie; two stepdaughters, Somner Holstein and Autums Holstein, both of West Virginia; one nephew. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec 30, in the First Baptist Church in Chilhowie with the Rev. Stephen Fields and the Rev. Johnny L. Johnson officiating. Burial was in the Chilhowie Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Grant | Robert Dean “Bobby” | 28 Dec 1996 | Robert Dean “Bobby” Grant, age 53, died Saturday, Dec. 28, 1996 at his home in Chilhowie. Survivors include one daughter, Tina G. Underwood, Eagle Rock; one brother, Allen L. Grant, Saltville; five sisters: Irene Brannon, Damascus, Gladys Osborne, Morgantown, W.Va., Wanda Eastridge and Edith Smith, both of Chilhowie, and Virginia Chapman, Saltville; one grandson, Cody Allen Underwood; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 31, in Elizabeth Cemetery with the Rev. Shirley Carter officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made on behalf of the family. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Heneger | Albert Samuel | 28 Dec 1996 | Albert Samuel Henegar, age 52, died Saturday, Dec. 28, 1996 at his mother’s home in Saltville. He was a native of Saltville, and was preceded in death by one daughter, April Henegar. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Henegar; one son, Richard Henegar, Roanoke; one daughter, Melissa Henegar; his mother, Iva Henegar, Saltville; one brother, Bill Henegar, Glade Spring; and one sister, Sue Teaters, Chilhowie. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 31, in D. R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis Eller officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Rose | Clinton Aaron | 28 Dec 1996 | Clinton Aaron Rose, age 84, died Saturday, Dec 28, 1996 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Rose was a native of Dickinson County and had been living in the Marion area for more than 50 years. He was a superintendent over the lumber yard at the W. M. Ritter Lumber Company in McClure and retired from the Brunswick Corp. as a supervisor having worked there for more than 29 years. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Della Entis Ashby Rose, Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Dale E. and Rowan H. Rose, Hampton; one brother, Woodrow Rose, Coeburn; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Dec 30, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo and the Rev. Jack Bowery officiating. Entombment followed in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Francis | Jesse G., Jr. | 29 Dec 1996 | Jesse G. Francis Jr., of Marion, died Sunday, Dec. 29, 1996 in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Nashville, Tenn. He was preceded in death by his father, Jesse G. Francis Sr., and was of the Christian faith. Mr. Francis was a native of Baltimore, Md., and had been living in Marion for the past six years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served in Vietnam. He was employed with Kmart of Wytheville. Survivors include his wife, Cassandra L. Francis, Marion; his mother, Goldie Francis, Baltimore, Md.; two sisters, Ann Weitzel and Doris Smullin, both of Baltimore, Md.; many nieces and nephews and one greatnephew. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Jan. 2, at 8 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Military honors were conducted by the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Interment was private. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Rich | Arfie Elizabeth | 29 Dec 1996 | Arfie Elizabeth Sheets Rich, age 92, died Sunday, Dec 29, 1996 at the Wytheville Community Hospital. Mrs. Rich was the widow of William B. Rich. She lived most of her life in Smyth County and had been living at the Birdmont Manor in Wytheville for the past two years. She was preceded in death by one son, Clarence R. Rich and an infant daughter. She was a member of the Valley View Baptist Church and worked as a homemaker for most of her life. Survivors include two sons, Roy Rich, Marion, and James Rich, Fairfax; four daughters: Pauline Greer and Viola Alexander, both of Marion, Sarah Eller, Chilhowie, and Edith McMillan, Monroe, N.C.; one brother, Rex Sheets, Buffalo, W.Va.; 15 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and six greatgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Jan 1, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Neitch and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment will follow in the McCarter Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hash | Ruby Cook | 30 Dec 1996 | Ruby Cook Hash, age 78, widow of Oscar Hash, died Monday, Dec. 30, 1996 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, a wonderful homemaker, wife and mother. She enjoyed gardening and sewing.She is survived by one daughter, Betty Hash of Marion; one cousin, Retha Hamm of Elkton, Md. Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 2, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Havens | William U. | 30 Dec 1996 | William U. Havens, age 83, of Spring Lake, N.C., formerly of Rural Retreat, died Monday, Dec. 30, 1996 in the Womack Army Medical Center in Ft. Bragg, N.C. Mr. Havens was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He retired from the Army as a Master Sgt. He was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Henry and Ruth Rose Havens. Surviving are his wife, Ok Yon Havens, of the home; one daughter, Peggy Shepherd, Arizona; one son, William J. Havens, Las Vegas, Nev.; three brothers, Muncy Havens, Atkins, Walter Havens, Sugar Grove, and Floyd Havens, Marion; two sisters, Beatrice Parks, Sugar Grove, and Della M. Stowers, Wytheville; seven grandchildren, several great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 3, at 11 a.m. at the Ad#### Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in Lafayette ParkWest in Fayetteville, N.C., with military honors. Adcock Funeral Home in Spring Lake, N.C., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Johnson | Fannie irene Kilby | 13 Aug 1917 | 31 Dec 1996 | Fannie Irene Kilby Johnson, age 79, of Grant, died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 1996 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Helen and Robert Young, Grant. She was born Aug. 13, 1917 at Helton, N.C., to Lee and Connie Brooks Kilby. Surviving are her husband, Bruce Johnson; one daughter and son-in-law, Helen and Robert Young, Grant; four grandchildren and spouses: Linda and David Kalapko, Round Rock, Texas, Ricky and Debbie Young, Independence, Dianna and Bobby Campbell, Mouth of Wilson, and Cindy and Dave Wood, Sugar Grove; eight great-grandchildren: Matthew Anders, Anthony Young, Nathaniel Anders, Christie Parsons, Tiffany Young, Marlin Campbell, Alyssa Weaver, Zachary Wood; one greatgreat-granddaughter, Anna Parsons; three sisters, Barbara Kilby, Grant, Maxine Barnes, Norfolk, and Iva Roten, High Point, N.C.; two brothers, Dean Kilby, Woodbridge, and Carol Kilby, Rugby; a special sister-in-law, Susie Johnson, Rugby. Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 2, at 2 p.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Chapel in Independence with the Rev. Wilmer Shepherd, the Rev. Rex Hall and the Rev. Fred E. Jennings officiating. Interment was in Corinth Cemetery, Rugby. Memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimers Association for Research, National Headquarters, 919 N. Michigan Ave., Suite 1000, Chicago, Ill. 60611 or to the Rugby Rescue Squad, Rt. 2, Box 195, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Ashton | Charles Y. | 31 Dec 1996 | Charles Y. Ashton, age 71, died Tuesday, Dec. 31, 1996 in All Saints Hospital in Fort Worth, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sidney and Berniece Ashton and one grandson, Charley Ashton. He was a retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, a veteran of World War II, the Korean War and the Vietnam War. His many decorations included the Distinguished Flying Cross and Air Medal with four oakleaf clusters. He was a life member of the Elks Club and All Saints Episcopal Church. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Opal Ashton, Fort Worth, Texas; two sons, Chuck Ashton Jr. of Burleson, Texas, and Mike Ashton of Fort Worth, Texas; one daughter, Patty Koski of Marion; one sister, Sydney Youngson, La Jolla Calif.; six grandchildren. Graveside services were held Thursday, Jan. 2, at Laurel Land Cemetery in Fort Worth, Texas with full military honors. Laurel Land Funeral Home in Fort Worth, Texas was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Shupe | Lawrence Lester | 31 Dec 1996 | Lawrence Lester Shupe, age 82, of Meadowview, died Tuesday, Dec 31, 1996 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church. He was a farmer. Survivors include one daughter, Elizabeth Ann Tomlinson, Marion; one sister, Ruby Tolliver, Abingdon. Graveside services were conducted at 4 p.m. Thursday, Jan 2, in Knollkreg Memorial Park with the Rev. Wayne Parsons officiating. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Kelly | Gary Edsel | 26 Nov 1932 | 1 Jan 1997 | Gary Edsel Kelly, age 64, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1997 at his home in Crockett. He was born Nov. 26, 1932 in Glade Hill (Franklin County), the son of the late Lucian Ted and Minnie Alice Smith Kelly. Pastor Kelly was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, a former fireman with the Roanoke City Fire Dept., and had worked for the Texaco Oil Co. He served as Lutheran pastor at the FloydWillis Parish for 11 years and the Cripple Creek Parish in Crockett for 14 years. Surviving are his wife, Betty Lou Kelly, of the home; two daughters and son-in-law, Deidre Kelly and Garvice Jones, Boones Mill, and Christina Marie Kelly, of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law, Gary William Kelly, Timothy David and Jennifer Kelly and Michael Goebel and Judy Kelly, all of Roanoke; seven grandchildren: Sean Kelly, Erin Kelly, Brandon Kelly, Katie Kelly, Monica Cowden, Angela Jones and Amy Jones; his mother-in-law, Admiral Cole, Roanoke. A funeral celebration will be held today, Jan. 4, at 11 a.m. at the United Lutheran Church with Bishop Richard F. Bansemer, Pastor Jim Bangle, Pastor Ed Schaack and Pastor Joe Shumate officiating. Private inurnment will take place at a later date. The family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to the United Lutheran Memorial Fund. The family will receive friends at the residence at any time and following the services at the church with a potluck luncheon. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. |
| Dunford | Raymond | 1 Jan 1997 | Raymond Dunford, age 45, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1997 in his home in Marion. Mr. Dunford was a lifelong resident of Smyth County. He was a member of the Adwolfe Freewill Baptist Church and an employee of Brunswick and Marion Composites for 25 years. Survivors include his wife, Edna Farmer Dunford, Marion; one daughter, Cherrie Lynn Dunford, Marion; his mother, Maxine Hutton Dunford Perkins, Marion; two brothers, Dennis Dunford, Astoria, N.Y., and Frank Dunford, Marion; five sisters: Elizabeth Haga, Peggy Snider, Barbara Testerman and Patsy Walters, all of Marion, and Audrey Moncrief, Texas; one granddaughter, Christy Lynn Pierce, Marion. Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 4, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Walter Statzer officiating. Interment will follow in the Thomas Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Parks | Lois Hazel | 1 Jan 1997 | Lois Hazel Lanter Parks, age 74, of Atkins, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was born in Fries, the daughter of Joseph Christopher and Pearl Hall Lanter. She lived most of her life in the Smyth County area. She was preceded in death by her husband, Elisha Josh Parks; one son, Otis Lee Parks; and one daughter, Margaret Gay Parks Kunkel. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Lois and Steve Tilson, Elizabeth Kay and Howard Kestner, and Judy Mae Nelson, all of Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Maston and Ethel Parks of Monrovia, Md.; one sister, Effie Mae Padgett of Woodlawn; five grandchildren: Mindy Parks Green and husband Bill, Anita Parks, Jennifer Nelson, Julia Nelson and Ashley Kunkel; one grandson, Dustin Kunkel; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 4, at 10:45 a.m. in Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Weston Guthrie officiating. Burial will follow in Wassum Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wyatt | Willie Faye | 1 Jan 1997 | Willie Faye Wyatt, age 80, of Damascus, died Wednesday, Jan 1, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. Mrs. Wyatt was a lifelong resident of the Damascus area and was the widow of Clifford Wyatt. She was a member of First Baptist Church, Damascus. She was preceded in death by one son, Ray Allan Wyatt. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Fred (Texie) Lord, Bristol; two sons, Jim L. Wyatt and Bud G. Wyatt, both of Winchester; four sisters, Lavinia “Curly” Poff, Damascus, Mrs. S. L. (Margaret) Jackson, Abingdon, Rowena Alderson and Peggy Rust, both of Danville; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; a dear friend, Carrie Trent. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Jan 4, in First Baptist Church, Damascus, with the Rev. Don Lasley officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. today until time of service. | |
| Legard | Mary Lee | 2 Jan 1997 | 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. | |
| Osborne | Robert L. | 2 Jan 1997 | Robert L. Osborne, age 70, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 1997 at his home in Saltville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary (Havens) Osborne. Survivors include three sons, Howard Osborne and Willis Osborne, both of Saltville, and Charles Osborne, Chilhowie; four grandchildren; one great-grandson. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 5, in D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bob Surber and the Rev. Curt Havens officiating. Burial was in the Ridgedale Cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Powers | Grace Ruth | 2 Jan 1997 | Grace Ruth Powers, age 92, of Marion, died Thursday, Jan. 2, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was the widow of Charlie Powers. Survivors include two nephews, Lee Manuel, Missouri, and Jesse Manuel, Arkansas; and many other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Jan. 4, at 8 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends tonight from 78 at the funeral home. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Roulo | Craig Philip | 2 Jan 1997 | Craig Philip Roulo, age 17, died Thursday, Jan 2, 1997 at his home in Marion. Survivors include his father, Craig F. Roulo, Marion; his mother, Jane M. Heymach, Richmond; his grandparents, Raymond and Joyce Roulo, Portville, N.Y.; one brother, Bobby Roulo, of the home; his stepmother, Shelby Pierce, Marion; three stepsisters: Tina, Chasity, and Charity, all of Marion; one stepbrother, Steven, Marion; one uncle, Scott Roulo. Funeral services will be conducted today, Jan 4, at 11 a.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Steele | Laura H. | 2 Jan 1997 | Laura H. Steele, age 73, died Thursday, Jan 2, 1997 in the Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. She was preceded in death by one son, Eugene Steele. Mrs. Steele was a native of Smyth County and the widow of William O. Steele. She was a member of Russell’s Chapel. She was employed at Superior Mills in Chilhowie as a supervisor for several years and had worked as a nurse’s aid at the Smyth County Health Department. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Jerry (Pat) Barr, and Mrs. Hurley (Brenda) Davis Jr., both of Marion; two sisters, Pauline Hash, Baltimore, Md., and Louise Barker, Marion; three grandchildren, William Chad Barr, Jerrie Lynne Barr, and Matthew Scott Davis; two great- grandchildren, Alexandria Nicole Barr and Matthew Branson Morrison Davis; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, Jan 5, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Herman Cress officiating. Burial will follow in the Laurel Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the funeral home. | |
| Umbarger | Alma Pearl | 2 Jan 1997 | Alma Pearl Umbarger, age 88, widow of George E. Umbarger, died Thursday, Jan 2, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Stephen Creger of Crockett; two sons and daughter-in- law, James H. Umbarger, and Ben F. and Jane Umbarger, all of Atkins; eight grandchildren, nine great- grandchildren, and one greatgreat-grandchild. Funeral services will be held today, Jan 4, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Groseclose. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Felty | Edith Edna Martin | 18 Feb 1894 | 3 Jan 1997 | Edith Edna Martin Felty, age 102, of Wytheville, died Friday, Jan. 3, 1997 in the Birdmont Health Care Center. She was born Feb. 18, 1894 in Greenwood, the daughter of the late John William and Matilda Jane Moyer Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband, John William Felty and an infant son. Mrs. Felty graduated from Greenwood High School and Roanoke Business College. She came to Wytheville and accepted a position with the S. F. Ewald Insurance Agency in 1914. She joined the St. Paul Methodist Church in 1915 where she taught Sunday School for 50 years. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Willis L. (Helen) Corvin, and Mrs. William L. (Margaret) Snavely of Wytheville; four grandchildren, William B. and Mary Corvin, Herndon, Willis G. and Loretta Corvin, Thaxton, Lynda H. and Ray Dossett, Morehead City, N.C., Robert J. and Caroline Hurt, Smithfield; one step-grandson, Michael and Teresa Snavely, Marion; 11 great-grandchildren, seven great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Maude Du Bois, Milford, Penn.; one sister-in-law, Myrtle Repass, Birdmont Health Care Center; a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 6, at 2 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with interment in the East End Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the St. Paul United Methodist Church or the West End United Methodist Church. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements. |
| Carter | C. F., Rev | 3 Jan 1997 | Rev. C. F. Carter, age 88, died Friday, Jan. 3, 1997 at his home in Sugar Grove. Rev. Carter was a minister for the Church of God of Prophecy for more than 40 years and was a member of the Home Builders Association. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Willie Lee Carter. He is survived by his wife, Mary M. Testerman Carter of Sugar Grove; three daughters, Nell Masters of Augusta, Ga., Maxine Woodard of New Castle, Del., and Bobby Joyce Neal of Wilmington, Del.; four sons: Vernon C. Carter and Richard L. Carter, both of New Castle, Del., Lewis Carter of Newark, Del., and Randall E. Carter of Bear, Del.; five stepchildren including a special stepson, Ed Testerman of Speedwell; 20 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 7, at 11 a.m. at McCrery Memorial Chapel in Wilmington, Del. Burial followed in Gracelawn Memorial Park, New Castle, Del. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| McBride | Carrie Evelyn Rader Jonas | 3 Jan 1997 | Carrie Evelyn Rader Jonas McBride, age 60, of Atkins, died Friday, Jan. 3, 1997 at the Wytheville Community Hospital. Mrs. McBride was a native of Tennessee, but had lived in Smyth County for several years. She was preceded in death by her father, Elmer Rader; one son, Michael A. Jonas; and two brothers, F. D. Rader and Henry Rader. Survivors include her husband, N. Lee McBride, Atkins; her mother, Faye Mickels, Greensboro, N.C.; three daughters, Sharon A. Minter, Rural Retreat, Mitzi G. Nelson, Marion, and Deena R. King, Climax, N.C.; two sons, Douglas G. Jonas, Blacksburg, and Jonathan F. W. Jonas, Bluefield, W.Va.; one brother, Jay D. Rader, Denver, Colo.; three sisters, Mary F. Felts, Phoenix, Ariz., Dorothy A. Beasley, Pensacola, Fla., and Wilma L. Rader, Burlington, N.J.; 24 grandchildren, nine great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 6, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment followed in the Round Hill Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Morrell | Annie Crumley | 3 Jan 1997 | Annie Crumley Morrell, age 93, of Bristol, died Friday, Jan. 3, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Daniel Morrell, and two daughters, Rosemary Westfall and Glenna Nease. She was owner and operator of Goose Pimple Junction Grocery with her husband. She had been a pianist for many years at area churches. She was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include one son, David Morrell, Chilhowie; one brother, Hal Crumley, Gray, Tenn.; seven grandchildren including a special granddaughter, Anna Gentry, Abingdon; 18 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 6, in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jack Garland officiating. Burial was in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Akard Funeral Home in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sparks | George H. | 3 Jan 1997 | George H. Sparks of White Post, died Jan 3, 1997, at a hospital in Winchester. He was born in Chatham Hill, the son of Nanny and T. S. Sparks Sr. He is survived by his wife, Cloe Thweatt Sparks; one son, Charles Sparks; one stepson, one stepdaughter; four sisters: Polly Sparks Hillmuth, Marion, Mary Sparks Allison, Chilhowie, Nell Sparks Edwards, and Oma Jean Sparks Adkins, both of Winchester; one brother, F. L. Sparks, White Post. Funeral services and burial were held Tuesday, Jan 7, in Winchester. Jones Funeral Home in Winchester was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Harris | Helen Aldena Farmer | 4 Jan 1997 | Helen Aldena Farmer Harris, age 78, died Saturday, Jan. 4, 1997 at her home in Lehigh Acres, Fla. Born in Rugby, Mrs. Harris was a member of the Women’s Army Corp and attached to the Pentagon during World War II, as well as working for the Secret Service. She was a staunch Republican and a member of the First Baptist Church in Lehigh Acres, Fla. She is survived by her husband, Edmund Harris of Lehigh Acres, Fla.; two daughters, Karen Lynn Harris Milam of York, Penn., and Pamela Lee Ragland of Lehigh Acres, Fla.; two sons, Donald H. Harris of Redondo Beach, Calif., and Kevin P. Harris of Lehigh Acres, Fla.; three sisters, Zuria Austin of Austin, Texas, Stella Faye Farmer and Ada Marie Tilson, both of Marion; two brothers, Robert Farmer and Jack Farmer, both of Marion; 10 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 8, at 11 a.m. at the Haw Orchard Baptist Church, Grayson County, with the Rev. Rex Hall officiating. Burial will follow in the Haw Orchard Cemetery. The eulogy will be given by her oldest granddaughter, Dawn Michelle Gully. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Hope Hospice, 205 E. Joel Blvd., Lehigh Acres, Fla. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Kirk | Beulah Sheets | 4 Jan 1997 | Beulah Sheets Kirk, age 95, widow of Glenn M. Kirk, died Saturday, Jan. 4, 1997. Mrs. Kirk was a member of Comers Creek Baptist Church. She is survived by six daughters, Mary Lee Kirk, Pauline Pickle, and Helen Barnes, all of Marion, Opal Stamper of Chilhowie, Charlotte Childers of Spartanburg, S.C., and Carol Caldwell of Bluefield, W.Va.; three sons, Gene Lowman of Sugar Grove, Frank Lowman of Columbus, Ind., and Ray Lowman, Bel-Air, Md.; one stepdaughter, Katherine Stone of Marion; two stepsons, James Kirk of Christiansburg, and Ralph Kirk of Salem; one brother, Gordie Sheets of Sugar Grove; 54 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, 13 great-great- grandchildren, and one great-great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 6, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Kenny Price and the Rev. Roger Frost officiating. Burial followed in West Cemetery in Marion. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Leslie | Reginald W. | 4 Jan 1997 | 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. | |
| Snavely | William Luther (Bill) | 4 Jan 1997 | William Luther (Bill) Snavely, age 78, of Wytheville, died Saturday, Jan 4, 1997 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. Mr. Snavely was born in Wythe County, the son of the late Frank and Lena Baumgardner Snavely. He was a lifetime member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church in Rural Retreat where he served as a councilman and trustee, a past member of the Wythe County Rescue Squad, a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a shop foreman at new car dealerships in Wythe and Smyth counties for over 50 years. Surviving are his wife, Margaret Hurt Snavely of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Teresa Snavely of Marion; two granddaughters, Kara Snavely and Ashley Snavely; one stepdaughter and son-in-law, Lynda and Ray Dossett, Morehead City, N.C.; one stepson and daughter-in-law, Robert and Caroline Hurt, Smithfield; four step-grandsons, Keith and Todd Dossett, Darden and Robby Hurt; one step-great-granddaughter, Megan Dossett. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan 7, at the St. Paul Lutheran Church with Pastor Larry M. Bollinger, the Rev. Norman Wilhoit, and Dr. Charles C. Burnett officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. The family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to the St. Paul Lutheran Church Endowment Fund, P.O. Box 478, Rural Retreat, VA 24368 or the charity of their choice. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Woods | Louise T. | 4 Jan 1997 | Louise T. Woods, age 84, died Saturday, Jan 4, 1997 in Francis Marion Manor. She was the widow of Wade Woods. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. John R. (Lois) King, Marion; one sister, Mabel Overbay; a special nephew, Dale Alan Miller; a special niece, Mrs. Earl K. (Elouise L.) Miller; three grandchildren, Tonda Gail King, John E. King, Tanja Scaggs; nine great-grandchildren: Tiffany Tomlin, Michael Robert Fisher, Tiara Fisher, Zachary King, Eric Lyle King, Courtney Scaggs, John Scaggs, Jared Scaggs, and Michael Deel; two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Jan 6, at 11 a.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Interment was in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Vernon | Glenna | 19 Oct 1913 | 5 Jan 1997 | Glenna Pugh Vernon, age 83, died Sunday, Jan 5, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Vernon was born Oct 19, 1913 in Grayson County. She attended Johnston Memorial Nursing School and graduated in 1935. She served the public as a registered nurse for 46 years. She was the widow of C. H. Vernon. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Sam and Gail Vernon of Marion; one brother, B. Jack Pugh, Lynchburg; two grandsons, David and Neal; one granddaughter, Anna; one step-grandchild, Chad. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Jan 7, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Carol Ferguson officiating. Interment followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. The family requests that flowers be omitted and donations made to the Marion Life Saving Crew or the Laurel Springs Church. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Blevins | Charles Woodrow | 5 Jan 1997 | Charles Woodrow Blevins, age 77, of Chilhowie, died Sunday, Jan. 5, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a retired employee of the Pepsi-Cola Co., Marion. Survivors include his wife, Mary Emily Tuell Blevins; one son, Charles William Blevins, Chilhowie; three daughters, Rosie Overbay, Alice Sue Sheets, both of Chilhowie, and Marie Shupe, Max Meadows; nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lloyd L. Sheets officiating. Burial was in the Grosses Creek Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Powers | Hazel | 5 Jan 1997 | Hazel Taylor Powers, age 89, died Sunday, Jan. 5, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Powers was a native of Ashe County, N.C., and had lived most of her life in Smyth County. She was the widow of Vaughn J. Powers and a member of Parker’s Chapel Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Bud (Ethel B.) Ashby, Chilhowie; six sons and daughters-in-law: Howard L. and June Richardson, Earl G. and Irene Powers, Rev. Joe D. and Norma Powers, Jessie Blain and Wanda Powers, and V. J. and Molly Powers, all of Marion, and Ronnie F. Powers, Chilhowie; a special son-in-law, Bud Ashby; two sisters, Blanche Stamper, Chilhowie, Grace Martin, Chicago, Ill.; 37 grandchildren, 44 great- grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 8, at 2 p.m. in Parker’s Chapel, Dry Fork, with the Rev. Chester Hensley and the Rev. Dennis Eller officiating. Burial will follow in the Macedonia Church Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Smith | Thomas Taylor | 5 Jan 1997 | Thomas Taylor Smith, age 83, formerly of Marion, died Sunday, Jan 5, 1997 in the South Fulton Hospital in Atlanta, Ga. Mr. Thomas lived most of his life in the Marion area before moving to Atlanta for the past year and a half. He was a graduate of the Bluefield State College. He worked as a brickmason in the Marion and Wytheville areas having been a part of the construction of many buildings in the downtown area. Survivors include his wife, Rosalie Smith, Atlanta, Ga.; two daughters, Sandra Moody and Tomasina Barnes, both of Atlanta, Ga.; two grandchildren, Karen Barnes and Shelli Barnes, both of Atlanta, Ga.; three great-grandchildren, David Campbell-Moody, Troy Campbell- Moody, and Korey Campbell-Moody; a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan 9, at 1 p.m. in Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bill E. Hinton and the Rev. Carol Ferguson officiating. Interment will follow in the Round Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the Funeral Home. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Gullion | Sherman “Dude” | 6 Jan 1997 | Sherman “Dude” Gullion, age 66, died Monday, Jan. 6, 1997 at his home in Marion. He is survived by his wife, Martha Powell Gullion of Marion; two daughters, Pam Gullion of Abingdon, and Angela Barr of Chilhowie; one son, Kevin Gullion of Atkins; one brother, Daniel Gullion of Dublin; three grandchildren, Jarrett Gullion, Tristian Barr and Colin Gullion. Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 8, at 2 p.m. at the Seaver-Brown Chapel with burial in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Logan | Harmon W. “Jack” | 6 Jan 1997 | 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. | |
| Powers | Mabel | 6 Jan 1997 | Mabel Gwyn Powers, age 83, died Monday, Jan. 6, 1997 in Francis Marion Manor. Mrs. Powers was the widow of Avery Isaac Powers and a member of the Adwolfe Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Lois Powers. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Howard (June) Richardson, Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Carson L. and Kathleen Powers, Marion; one brother, Clarence Powers, Chilhowie; five sisters, Virginia Heath, Grey Grinstead, and June Brinkley, all of Chilhowie, May Gibson, Aliceville, Ala., and Dorothy Pollard, Baltimore, Md.; six grandchildren, and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 10, at 2 p.m. in Adwolfe Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Walter Statzer officiating. Burial will follow in the McClure Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, Jan. 9, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Scott | Azel “A” | 6 Jan 1997 | Azel “A” Scott, age 75, died Monday, Jan 6, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was a resident of the Hayter’s Gap Community where he operated the A. E. Scott Grocery for many years. He served with the U.S. Army during World War II. Survivors include his wife, Jean Kennedy Scott; one daughter, Mitzi J. Burkett, Mesa, Ariz.; three brothers, Sunshine Scott and Clyde Scott, both of Abingdon, and Bascom Scott, Palmyra; two sisters, Cleo Mays and Shirley Hagy, both of Abingdon; one granddaughter, Chelsey Burkett, Mesa, Ariz. Graveside services will be conducted today, Jan 8, at 2:30 p.m. in Forest Hills Memory Gardens with the Rev. Moses Salyer officiating. Family and friends may assemble at the Funeral Home at 2 p.m. for a procession to the cemetery. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Walls | Elmer Lee “Big Jim” | 6 Jan 1997 | Elmer Lee “Big Jim” Walls, age 73, of Konnarock, died Monday, Jan 6, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was a lifelong resident of Smyth County and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He attended Azen Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Edith Moore Walls; two stepdaughters, Francis Smith and Joann Allison, both of Glade Spring; four sisters, Lucille Russell, Joppa, Md., Magdalene Testerman, Laurel, Md., Ora Mae Wilson, Mountain City, Tenn., and Lois Walls, Edgewood, Md.; three brothers, Earnest Walls, Marion, Jack Walls, Oxford, Penn., and Dean Walls, Damascus; five step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan 9, in Azen Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles E. “Jody” Blevins and the Rev. Randy Lester officiating. Burial was in Azen Cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Calhoun | Cary Evans | 7 Jan 1997 | Carey Evans Calhoun, age 35, of Bristol, Tenn., formerly of Sugar Grove, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 1997 in Johnson City Medical Center from injuries received in an automobile accident in Elizabethton, Tenn. She was preceded in death by her father, Harold K. Calhoun, Sugar Grove and Bartow, W.Va. She was a graduate of Emory & Henry College and was employed by HFS Inc. in Elizabethton. Survivors include her mother, Marguerite R. “Meg” Calhoun, Bluff City, Tenn.; three sisters, Ann B. Jones, Bluff City, Tenn., Pamela Hannam, Arlington, and Pat Samuels, Columbia, Mo.; one brother, Peter S. Barrow, Silver Spring, Md. Funeral services and burial were held in Arbovale, W.Va. Memorial donations may be sent to No-Kill Cat Shelter, 26474 Honey Locust Road, Abingdon, VA 24211. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home in Bristol was in charge of local arrangements. | |
| Orme | Okie Evans | 7 Jan 1997 | Okie Evans Orme, age 85, died Tuesday, Jan. 7, 1997 at her home in Marion. She is survived by four daughters: Lorena Miller of Ennice, N.C., Mary Virginia Bockelman of Glendale, Ariz., Katherine Doane of Ceres, and Bessie Tilson of Marion; six sons: Thomas Evans of Winston-Salem, N.C.; Douglas Evans of Saltville; Sammy Evans and Otis Evans, both of Marion; Arnold Evans and Marvin Evans, both of Rich Valley; 30 grandchildren, 43 great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 11, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Tim Boyette and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial will follow in the Riverside United Methodist Church Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Rogers | Patsy | 7 Jan 1997 | Patsy McKee Rogers, age 69, died Tuesday, Jan 7, 1997 in Palmdale, Calif. She was a native of Chilhowie and the daughter of the late Paul Dulaney and Elizabeth Glenn McKee. Survivors include her husband, Clark Rogers, Palmdale, Calif.; two daughters, Ruth Rogers Hudson, Los Angeles, Calif., and Mary Rogers, Palmdale, Calif.; one brother, Thomas Glenn McKee Sr., Chilhowie; one niece, Betty Ruud, Verona; two nephews, Thomas Glenn McKee Jr., Passaic, N.J., and Paul E. McKee, Chilhowie; six great-nieces and nephews. Funeral and burial will be in Palmdale, Calif. This is a courtesy announcement by Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie. | |
| Watterson | Charles Henry “Buddy” | 7 Jan 1997 | Charles Henry “Buddy” Watterson, age 74, died Tuesday, Jan 7, 1997 in Coral Gables, Fla. He was formerly of Marion and was preceded in death by his parents, William and Edna Watterson. He is survived by two daughters, Barbara Berkowitz of Coral Gables, Fla., and Melody Mancuso of Bayport, N.Y.; two sons, William Watterson of Bowdoin College, Maine, and Charles “Chip” Watterson of Bayport, N.Y.; several grandchildren; one sister, Mary Ellen Bowman of Marathon, N.C.; one brother, Robert Watterson of Brentwood, Tenn. Funeral services and burial will be held in Coral Gables, Fla. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Henderson | Nina Johnson | 8 Jan 1997 | Nina Johnson Henderson, age 88, of Saltville, died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of John Bill Henderson. She was also preceded in death by her parents, James P. and Cora Counts Johnson of Saltville; one son, John Michael Henderson; two sisters, Lelia Taylor and Beulah Sword; two brothers, Houston Johnson and G. D. Johnson. Survivors include six sons: James William Henderson, Newport News, Thomas Gerald Henderson, Boise, Idaho, Charles Houston Henderson, Milwaukee, Wisc., Rudy Wayne Henderson Sr., Saltville, Garland Leon Henderson and Danny Ray Henderson, both of Marion; four daughters: Jean Henderson Morse, Westminster, Calif.; Sheila Henderson DeBord, Saltville; Linda Henderson McElroy, Honesdale, Penn.; and Diane Henderson Allison, LaPorte, Texas; one sister, Venida Johnson Wyatt, Rocky Gap; 26 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; several step-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Jan. 11, at 2 p.m. in the D. R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Benny Frye and the Rev. Bobby Surber officiating. Burial will be in the Elizabeth Cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Mason | Lloyd Hill | 8 Jan 1997 | Lloyd Hill Mason, age 82, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 1997 in the Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cindy Martin Mason. Mr. Mason was a member of the Lebanon United Methodist Church, Chilhowie, a veteran of World War II and the recipient of the Purple Heart. He was a member of the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667 and a member of the Chilhowie Mason Lodge #250 A.F. & A.M. Survivors include one brother, Monroe “Bun” Mason, Chilhowie; one sister, Mary Keller, Forest Hill, Md.; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 10, in Mountain View Cemetery in Chilhowie with the Rev. R. J. Cullop and the Rev. Lloyd L. Sheets officiating. Full military honors were conducted by Marion VFW Post 4667. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| O’Quinn | Fed Isaac | 8 Jan 1997 | Fed Isaac O’Quinn, age 72, of Glade Spring, died Wednesday, Jan. 8, 1997 in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a member of Glade Spring Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Joyce W. O’Quinn, Glade Spring; three daughters, Kathy Johnson, Marion, Brenda Eller, Chilhowie, and Peggy O’Quinn, North Pole, Alaska; one son, Charles O’Quinn, Marion; five sisters: Edna Mutter, Saltville, Bonnie Puckett, Greenville, Tenn., Ethel Cross and Georgia Snead, both of Cleveland, Tenn., and Lorene Mutter, Pearisburg; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 11, at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Blazer and the Rev. Roger O’Quinn officiating. Burial will follow in the Baptist Cemetery in Glade Spring. Memorial donations may be made to the Glade Spring Baptist Church Building Fund. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Stephens | William Howell | 8 Jan 1997 | William Howell Stephens, age 86, of Rural Retreat, died Wednesday, Jan 8, 1997 in Francis Marion Manor. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cleo Medley Stephens. He is survived by one sister, Minnie Seatz, Todd, N.C.; two brothers, Charles O. Stephens of Sugar Grove, and Jay Stephens, Maryland; one half-sister, Faye Stephens, Lenoir, N.C.; one half-brother, Junior Stephens, Texas; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan 10, at 2 p.m. in Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Robert Countiss officiating. Interment was in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Orr | Kennett Eugene | 26 Apr 1922 | 9 Jan 1997 | Kennett Eugene Orr, age 74, of Catawba, died Thursday, Jan. 9, 1997 at his home. He was born April 26, 1922 in Rich Valley. He and his wife have been residents of Catawba Valley since 1959. He was a charter member of the Catawba Ruritan Club. Mr. Orr had been involved with the Boy Scouts for many years and earned awards such as the Silver Beaver and Wood Badge. He was a lifetime member of the Catawba Volunteer Fire Department. He was a Sunday School teacher at Central United Methodist Church for 25 years. He was retired from the Roanoke County School System, where he was Assistant Principal at Northside High School for 18 years and Assistant Principal at Arnold R. Burton Vocational School for eight years. He is survived by his wife, Leslie Ann Fringer Orr; one daughter, Kathleen L. Orr; one son and daughter-in-law, Kennett R. and Karen Givens Orr; two grandsons, Joshua Kennett Orr and Jonathan William Orr, both of Catawba; one sister, Doris Orr, Rich Valley; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Dr. Ross M. Orr Jr. and wife Sandy, Bethlehem, Penn., and Dr. William K. Orr and wife Lois, Fishersville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 13, at 10 a.m. at the Central United Methodist Church with Dr. William Davis officiating. Interment was in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Central United Methodist Church Elevator Fund in memory of Gene Orr. Lotz Salem Chapel was in charge of arrangements. |
| Cummings | Viva Irene | 9 Jan 1997 | Viva Irene Cummings, age 84, died Thursday, Jan. 9, 1997 in Fredricksburg. She is survived by one daughter, Nancy Joycelyn Koval, Ocala, Fla.; two sons, William F. Barr, Pompano Beach, Fla., and Sidney L. Barr, Waynesboro; five sisters: Catherine Russell, Augusta, Ga., Margaret Hoth , Franklin Park, Ill., Ida Johnson and Dorothy Russell, both of Chilhowie; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, at the Lebanon United Methodist Church with the Rev. R. J. Cullop officiating. Burial followed in the Lebanon UMC Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Greer | Mary Kathrine | 4 Jul 1903 | 10 Jan 1997 | Mary Kathrine Greer, 93, of Salem, died Friday, Jan. 10, 1997. Miss Greer was born in Grayson County July 4, 1903, and spent her childhood in Troutdale. She was a graduate of Marion High School and Marion Junior College and received her teacher’s certificate from Emory & Henry College in 1923. She taught in the Troutdale school. In 1931, she graduated from Shenandoah Hospital School of Nursing. During her 34 years of nursing, she held registration in Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Tennessee and Oregon. She joined the Army Nurse Corps in 1942 and served overseas. In 1945, she returned to Troutdale and organized the Troutdale Community Health Center. She returned to the Army Nurse Corps in March 1948 serving in Tacoma, Wash., and Honolulu, Hawaii. In 1954, she left the army for private life on her sister’s ranch in Tahuya, Wash. Miss Greer returned to Virginia in 1960 where she held many nursing positions including Night Supervisor at Southwestern State Hospital in Marion and Eastern State Hospital in Williamsburg. Her last nursing job was as Director of Nursing at Bedford County Memorial Hospital in Bedford. Miss Greer was a lifetime member of the American Sociological Society and a member of the National Counsel of Family Relations. She was a member of the Methodist Church since she was 10 years old. In the late ’60s and early ’70s she was a certified lay leader of Holston Conference. She had been an active member of Raleigh Court United Methodist Church. She had been active in volunteer work with the League of Older Americans and the patients at the former McVitty House. Miss Greer was one of the early members of the Mount Rogers Citizen’s Development Corporation, serving as membership chairman for some time. For her work with this organization she won the Ralph C. Moyle award for outstanding contributions toward furthering the progress of the Mount Rogers Area of Southwest Virginia. She was twice elected recorder and treasurer of the town of Troutdale. Miss Greer is survived by one sister, Sue Capriotti, Tahuya, Wash.; one brother, Carroll Greer, San Mateo, Calif. Due to winter weather concerns and family living out of state, funeral services will be conducted today, April 19, at 1:30 p.m. at Troutdale Baptist Church. Memorial contributions may be made to a favorite charity. Oakey’s Funeral Home in Roanoke is in charge of arrangements. |
| Slate | Louise Wolfe | 10 Jan 1997 | Louise Wolfe Slate, age 89, widow of Troy Slate, died Friday, Jan 10, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital after a sudden illness. She was one of the founders of the Saltville Baptist Church and was a member of the United Daughters of Confederacy. Mrs. Slate was an active member of the Marion Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher and a member of the Women’s Missionary Union. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Peggy Moser Slate of Myrtle Beach, S.C. Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan 12, 1997 at 2 p.m. at the Marion Baptist Church with Dr. William A. Slater officiating. Private burial was in Mt. Rose Cemetery, Glade Spring. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Marion Baptist Church, 1258 N. Main St., Marion, VA 24354, or Marion Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 784, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements | |
| Davis | James Ralph | 30 Apr 1929 | 12 Jan 1997 | James Ralph Davis, age 67, of Chicago, Ill., died Monday, Jan. 13, 1997. He was born at Loves Mill on April 30, 1929 and raised in Chicago, Ill. He was a Marine Corps veteran and received the highest degree in Electronics from the University of Chicago. He was preceded in death by his parents, George E. Davis and Ernestine Hamm Davis Anderson. Surviving are his wife, Hazel M. Boggs Davis; one daughter, Susan M. Weismayer, Suwanee, Ga.; one son-in-law, Kirt Weismayer, Suwanee, Ga.; three grandchildren, Amanda, Adam and Rebecca Weismayer, all of Suwanee, Ga.; two brothers, Richard A. Davis, Marion, and David G. Davis, Hendersonville, N.C.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 17, at Seaver-Brown Funeral Home with burial in Mt. View Cemetery in Chilhowie. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
| Fleenor | Margaretta Francisco | 12 Jan 1997 | Margaretta Francisco Fleenor, age 77, widow of Fred Fleenor, died Sunday, Jan. 12, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She is survived by five daughters and sons-in-law: Janice Meade of Landrum, S.C., Brenda and Charles Harrison of Taylors, S.C., Barbara and Eddie Choate of High Point, N.C., Kay Fleenor, and Ann and Palma Ball, all of Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Joyce Fleenor of Marion; one sister, Geneva Sue Smith of Scott County; 11 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 14, at 11 a.m. in Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Pat Gilbert officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Howell | Robert Lee “Bobby” | 13 Jan 1997 | Robert Lee “Bobby” Howell, age 41, died Monday, Jan. 13, 1997 in Baggs, Wyo. Mr. Howell was formerly of Marion and had lived in Baggs, Wyo., for many years. He was preceded in death by his father, Bryan Howell. He is survived by his wife, Anita King Howell of Baggs, Wyo.; two daughters, Barbara Howell and Crystal Howell, both of Baggs, Wyo.; one son, Matthew Howell of Baggs, Wyo.; his mother, Dwade Coe Howell of Chilhowie; three sisters, Dessie Sadler of Chilhowie, Mary Goodman of Marion, and Charlotte Felts of Fries; three brothers, Dean Howell of Rawlings, Wyo., Charles Howell of Chilhowie, and Duane Howell of Atkins; several nieces, nephews, uncles and aunts. Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 18, at 2 p.m. at Grants Mortuary in Craig, Colo. Burial will follow in Craig, Colo. A local memorial service will be held today at 2 p.m. in Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Friends may call at the home of his mother, Dwade Coe Howell, in Chilhowie. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of local arrangements. | |
| Lawson | Larry | 13 Jan 1997 | 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. | |
| McConnell | Wayne Garrett | 13 Jan 1997 | Wayne Garrett McConnell, age 79, died Monday, Jan. 13, 1997. He was a native of Washington County and a member of the Damascus United Methodist Church. He was a member and former captain of the Damascus Volunteer Fire Department and was a retired employee of the Pet Milk Company and Washington Motor Company. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Miller McConnell; one daughter, Vicki M. Gentry, Damascus; two grandsons, Robbie Wayne Vannoy and David Nelson Vannoy, both of Damascus; two sisters, Teeny Staub and Louise Jones, both of Abingdon; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Jan. 16, at 11 a.m. in Damascus United Methodist Church with the Rev. Benny Huguely officiating. Interment was in the Sunset Memorial Park. The family requests that memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association, 8940 Cumberland St., Bristol, VA 24201 or to the American Cancer Association, 167 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Parks | Polly Mae | 13 Jan 1997 | Polly Mae Blevins Parks, age 62, of Sugar Grove, died Monday, Jan. 13, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was born in Chilhowie, the daughter of the late Velt and Ethel Sweeney Blevins. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Lewis Parks. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Carl Wilson of Sugar Grove, and Patricia and Kenneth Neely of Marion; two sons, Jesse Parks and James Parks, both of Sugar Grove; eight grandchildren: Daniel Parks, James Parks Jr., Luther Lewis Parks II, Jerry Truckenmiller, Brandy Truckenmiller, Tara Parks, Alisha Parks, and David Neely. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 16, at 1 p.m. at Barnett’s Funeral Chapel in Wytheville with the Rev. Bill Hinton officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. Barnett’s Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Privett | Wiley Wilson | 13 Jan 1997 | Wiley Wilson Privett, age 82, died Monday, Jan. 13, 1997 in the Francis Marion Manor. Mr. Privett was a native of Grayson County but had lived most of his life in Smyth County. He was retired from the Brunswick Corporation and was a member of the Comers Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Privett was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Brenda Murray. Survivors include his wife, Bessie Sullivan Privett, Marion; two daughters, Margaret Campbell, Marion, and Elizabeth Jones, Aberdeen, Md.; one son, Johnny Privett, Bel Air, Md.; six sisters: Hazel Catron, Lake Wells, Fla., Bessie Brown, Piney Creek, N.C., Alice Powers, Marion, Ruby Noonkester, Bel Air, Md., Virgie Privett, Mullins, W.Va., and Carrie Tolliver, Princeton, W.Va.; one brother, Roby Privett, Troutdale; 10 grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews including a special niece, Margie Shelton of Maben, W.Va. Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 16, at 8 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Billy Moorefield and the Rev. Phillip Duvall officiating. Burial was held at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 17, at the Young Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lamie | Garland | 14 Jan 1997 | 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. | |
| Bowers | Bessie Fisher | 6 Nov 1912 | 15 Jan 1997 | Bessie Fisher Bowers, age 84, of Rural Retreat, died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1997 in the Francis Marion Manor. She was born in Wythe County on Nov. 6, 1912, the daughter of the late Ellis and Mackie Sutherland Fisher. She was preceded in death by her husband, Quincy E. Bowers, and a brother, Dale Fisher. She is survived by one son, Rodney Bowers, Rural Retreat; one sister, Maxine Humphreys of Rural Retreat; three brothers, Shaylor Fisher of Monterey, Tenn., Dr. James Fisher of Knoxville, Tenn., and Arleigh Steele Fisher of Wytheville; an aunt, Thelma Fisher Phillippi of Rural Retreat; a friend and care giver, Dr. John W. Boettzer, Washington D.C. Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 18, at 2 p.m. at Asbury United Methodist Church with the Rev. Patricia-Dover- Edwards and the Rev. Robert E. Billingsley officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Asbury United Methodist Church Cemetery Endowment Fund. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. |
| Clinemyer | John J. “Buster” | 15 Jan 1997 | John J. (Buster) Clinemyer died Wednesday, Jan. 15, 1997 in Marion. Mr. Clinemyer was a native of Pennsylvania, and a member of the St. Brigids Catholic Church in Lilly, Penn. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force having served in the Korean War. He was a former president of the Blair and Bedford Counties Central Labor Council. He was employed at the Blue Ridge Job Corp Center in Marion at the time of his death. Survivors include four daughters: Sandra Mangold, Ebensburg, Penn., Denise Boylin and Jacqueline Myers, both of Lilly, Penn., and Michelle Casado, Clover, Penn.; three sons, John J. Clinemyer III, Gallitzin, Penn., William Clinemyer, Jasper, Penn., and James Clinemyer, Duncansville, Penn.; two sisters, Barbara Bender, Hagerstown, Md., and Charles Clinemyer, Salem; 12 grandchildren. A mass of Christian burial will be held later in Pennsylvania. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wyatt | Thomas Randolph | 15 Jan 1997 | Thomas Randolph Wyatt, age 61, died Wednesday, Jan 15, 1997 at his home in Saltville. He was employed by the Rockville Crushed Stone Corporation for 26 years. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Elizabeth Wyatt; two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Tabby Wyatt, Germantown, Md., and Thomas and Nykki Wyatt, Saltville; three daughters, Mr. Jerald (Patricia) Ward, Sharpsburg, Md., Mrs. B. J. (Linda) Bentley, Germantown, Md., and Cindy Wyatt, Saltville; nine brothers; Robert J. Wyatt, Charlie Wyatt, Earl Wyatt and James Wyatt, all of Saltville, John Edd Wyatt, Glade Spring, Curtis Wyatt of Tennessee, Truman Wyatt, Marion, Michael Wyatt of Pennsylvania, and Rhudy Lee Wyatt, Ceres; three sisters, Elizabeth Catron, Greeneville, Donna Waddle, Ceres, and Mary Ruth Wyatt, Saltville; 10 grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Jan 18, in D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Claude Oliver and the Rev. Luther Watson officiating. Burial will be in Rich Valley Presbyterian Cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Brown | William Eugene “Billy” | 21 Jan 1997 | William Eugene “Billy” Brown, age 45, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was of the Protestant Christian Faith and was preceded in death by his sister, Carol Sue Brown. He is survived by his parents, William and Laura Grey Brown of Marion; two sisters, Wanda Breedlove and Mary Jett, both of Marion; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles; a very special friend, Charlotte Osborne, and several other special friends. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 24, at 2 p.m. in Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Joe Powers and the Rev. Allen Osborne officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| French | Gladys “Goff” | 21 Jan 1997 | Gladys “Goff” French, age 84, of Wytheville, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1997 in Wythe County Community Hospital. She was a member of West End United Methodist Church, Wytheville, and was the widow of Robert E. French Sr. Survivors include one son, Robert E. “Bob” French Jr., Abingdon; one daughter, June Cardwell, Wytheville; two sisters, Edna Henderson, Bristol, Tenn., and Flo Knutson, Florida; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 24, in Mount Rose Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Smith and the Rev. Harry Hite officiating. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Haynes | Herbert Lee “Herbie” | 21 Jan 1997 | Herbert Lee “Herbie” Haynes, age 55, of Glade Spring, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1997. Mr. Haynes was a member of Quarry United Methodist Church and was an employee of Bristol Compressors. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Haynes; three sons, Greg Haynes, Mechanicsville, Bryan Haynes, Glade Spring, and Geoffrey Haynes, of the home; one stepson, Ross Henderson, Reno, Nev.; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. James W. “Jack” Haynes, Saltville; one brother, Tim Haynes, Saltville; four sisters, Eleanor Holmes, Linda Phipps, Teresa Dickens and Tammy Carter, all of Glade Spring; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two special friends, Sylvia Slagle and Lefty Tuggle. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 23, in Quarry United Methodist Church with the Rev. Harry Tindell and the Rev. Jim Wright officiating. Burial followed in Mount Rose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Quarry United Methodist Church. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Parks | Effie Carmel | 21 Jan 1997 | Effie Carmel Parks, age 87, of Wytheville, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She is survived by six sons: Marion Byrd Seabolt and Bobby Dean Parks, both of Rural Retreat; Ray Vernon Parks, Kenneth Eugene Parks and Ancil Terry Parks, all of Wytheville; John Preston Seabolt, Marion; two sisters, Gussie Mills, Wytheville, and Dorothy Louise Keen of Max Meadows; three brothers, Chrisman Smith of Crockett, Ross Smith of Rural Retreat, and Charles Smith of Fort Chiswell; a special friend, Fred Cline of Rural Retreat; 13 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 23, at 1 p.m. in the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Hall officiating. Interment followed in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Paul | Kem Allen | 21 Jan 1997 | Kem Allen Paul, age 36, of Citrus Heights, Calif., formerly of Saltville, died Tuesday, Jan. 21, 1997 in Citrus Heights. Survivors include his mother, Darlene S. Paul, Citrus Heights, Calif.; his father, Fred W. Paul, Citrus Heights, Calif.; two sisters, Graham Ellen Nipper, Marion, and Lisa Caderberg, Citrus Heights, Calif. A memorial service will be held at a later date. This is a courtesy announcement by D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville. | |
| Cline | Ancil Lee | 22 Jan 1997 | Ancil Lee Cline, age 58, of Rural Retreat, died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Linda Shelton Cline; one daughter, Leigh Cline; his father, Garland A. Cline; three brothers, Donald Robert Cline, James E. Cline and Stephen K. Cline. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Timothy Allen and Tammy Cline, Marion; two grandchildren, Timothy Allen Cline Jr., and Tamonthy Cline; his mother, Nelia Jane Cline, Wytheville; four sisters and brothers-in-law: Virginia and Quentin Sutphin, and Olivia “Libby” Caudle, all of Wytheville; Helen and Elmer Tickle, Max Meadows; and Ethel and Tex Willard, Darlington, S.C.; six brothers and sisters-in-law: McKinley and Louella Cline, Crockett; Walter and Katherine Cline, and Martin L. and Georgia Cline, all of Wytheville; William P. “Bill” and Linda Cline, Dublin; Randolph H. and Janie Cline, Marion; and Richard H. and Rebecca Cline, Rural Retreat; 24 nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 25, at 1 p.m. at Barnett’s Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Shupe and Pastor Edward Schaack officiating. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Colley | Edward Eugene “Eddie” | 22 Jan 1997 | Edward Eugene “Eddie” Colley, age 44, of Morristown, Tenn., died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 1997 in Farmington, Conn. He was retired with 20 years of service in the U.S. Marine Corps. He was currently employed with Builders Transport, White Pines, Tenn. Survivors include his wife, Rita Williams Colley; one son, Jason Colley, of the home; his mother, Eleanor Holmes, Saltville; his stepfather, Lee Holmes, Saltville. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 27, in the D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Mullinax officiating. Entombment was in Mount Rose Cemetery Mausoleum with full military honors. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Jason Colley Trust Fund, c/o Builders Transport Inc., P.O. Box 440, White Pines, Tenn. 37890. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Goodbrod | Gwendolyn E. | 22 Jan 1997 | Gwendolyn C. Goodbrod, age 56, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, Jan. 22, 1997 in Williamsport Hospital and Medical Center, Pennsylvania. She was a native of Jersey Shore, Penn., and was a graduate of Jersey Shore High School and the Williamsport School of Nursing. She was a licensed practical nurse and was employed by Divine Providence Hospital, Williamsport, Penn., early in her life. She was the manager of Springford Mills Outlet in Chilhowie. She was a member of Chilhowie United Methodist Church and a member of the Ivanhoe Chapter of the Order of Eastern Star, Jersey Shore, Penn. She enjoyed quilt making, sewing and crafts. Survivors include her husband, Louis w. Goodbrod Jr.; two sons, Louis W. Goodbrod III, Chilhowie, and Gregory W. Goodbrod, a student at Shenandoah University, Winchester; two daughters, Monique D. Goodbrod, Radford, and Jennifer D. Goodbrod, Chilhowie; her parents, William L. and Evelyn Reeder Cohick, Avis, Penn.; two sisters, Jolie A. Marks, Avis, Penn., and Diane Y. Breon, Huron, Ohio. Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 25, in Avis, Penn. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, in Chilhowie United Methodist Church. Rearick-Carpenter Funeral Home, Jersey Shore, Penn., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Snider | Mae | 22 Jan 1997 | Mae Haga Snider, age 92, died Wednesday, Jan 22, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her first husband, James Herman Haga Sr., and her second husband, Conley Snider. She was a member of the Marion Baptist Church and was the daughter of W. C. and Callie Barnett Hockett. Survivors include two sons, James Herman Haga Jr., Jacksonville, N.C., and Monroe Lee Haga, Marion; four daughters: Jewel Blevins, Mrs. Clifton (Charmie) Blevins, Mrs. Bascom W. (Margaret) Johnson and Mrs. Larry (Doris) Winebarger, all of Marion; two daughters-in-law, Marie Haga and Mattie Haga; two stepsons, Clifton Snider, Fern Park, Fla., and Arlen B. Snider, Marion; one stepdaughter, Wilma Sherwood, Bristol; one sister-in-law, Isabell Hockett, Marion; nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren, nine step-great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan 24, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles E. Blevins, the Rev. Floyd Nelson and Dr. William A. Slater officiating. Burial was in the West Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Snider | Mae Haga | 22 Jan 1997 | Mae Haga Snider, age 92, died Wednesday, Jan 22, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her first husband, James Herman Haga Sr., and her second husband, Conley Snider. She was a member of the Marion Baptist Church and was the daughter of W. C. and Callie Barnett Hockett. Survivors include two sons, James Herman Haga Jr., Jacksonville, N.C., and Monroe Lee Haga, Marion; four daughters: Jewel Blevins, Mrs. Clifton (Charmie) Blevins, Mrs. Bascom W. (Margaret) Johnson and Doris Winebarger, all of Marion; two stepsons, Clifton Snider, Fern Park, Fla., and Arlen B. Snider, Marion; one stepdaughter, Wilma Sherwood, Bristol; one sister- in-law, Isabell Hockett, Marion; nine grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, 10 step- grandchildren, nine step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan 24, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles E. Blevins, the Rev. Floyd Nelson and Dr. William A. Slater officiating. Burial was in the West Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Robinette | Ethel Marie | 23 Jan 1997 | Ethel Marie Robinette, age 85, widow of Glen (Ping) Robinette Sr., died Thursday, Jan 23, 1997 at Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home in Marion. She is survived by two daughters, Shelba R. Crigger of Rural Retreat, and Betty R. Brantley of Houston, Texas; one son, Curtis Robinette of Rural Retreat; two sisters, Verda Voltz of Fawn Grove, Penn., and Avis Bainbridge of Joppa, Md.; three grandchildren, Tony Pickett of Knoxville, Tenn., Amy Robinette and Mary Pat Robinette, both of Rural Retreat. Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan 26, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Groseclose. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Smith | Genevieve J. “Gen” | 23 Jan 1997 | Genevieve J. “Gen” Smith, age 74, died Thursday, Jan 23, 1997 at her home in Saltville. She was a member of Madam Russell United Methodist Church and was the widow of Newell S. Smith. Survivors include one son, Jackie N. Smith, Hardy; one daughter-in-law, Barbara Smith, Hardy; a special friend, Mrs. Holmes (Hilda) Coulthard, Saltville. Graveside services were conducted at 4 p.m. Saturday, Jan 25, in Mount Rose Cemetery with the Rev Scott A. Robertson-Gouge officiating. 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. | |
| Blankenbeckler | Walter Neal | 25 Jan 1997 | Walter Neal Blankenbeckler, age 74, of Chilhowie, died on his 74th birthday, Jan. 25, 1997, in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eloise Dungan Blankenbeckler. He was a lifelong resident of Smyth County and was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Blankenbeckler loved hunting and was an accomplished archer, having won the Virginia State Championship title in the sport. He had worked until his retirement at both Burlington Industries, and as a rural mail carrier with the U.S. Postal Service. He had owned and operated Neal’s Archery Shop in Chilhowie. He was a member of the Chilhowie Masonic Lodge #250 A.F. & A.M., was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, and was a life member of Marion VFW Post 4667. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, David Neal and Linda Blankenbeckler, Bristol; one daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Jim Hutton, Glade Spring; one brother, John Campbell Blankenbeckler, Homasassa, Fla.; one granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Michelle and Chris Brown, Bristol, Tenn.; one grandson, Neal Hutton, Glade Spring; one infant great-granddaughter, Kayla Louann Brown, Bristol, Tenn. Memorial services were conducted Monday, Jan. 27, at 8 p.m. in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Frank Branson officiating. Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, at the St. James Cemetery, Chilhowie. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army, P.O. Box 698, Abingdon, VA 24212-0698. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Goad | Ray | 25 Jan 1997 | Ray Goad, age 77, died Saturday, Jan. 25, 1997 at his home in Saltville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ora Buchanan Goad. He was a native of West Virginia and had lived in the Saltville area for 30 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was of the Church of God faith. Survivors include one son, Jimmy Goad, Abingdon; one daughter, Mrs. H. E. (Betty) Goad Martin, Lexington, N.C.; one grandson, Michael Goad, Abingdon. Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, in Forest Hills Memory Gardens in Abingdon with the Rev. Darrell Henley officiating. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hopkins | John Warner | 25 Jan 1997 | John Warner Hopkins, age 89, died Saturday, Jan. 25, 1997 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. He was preceded in death by his wife, Audrey Routh Hopkins, and a son, Johnny Hopkins. Survivors include two sons, Thomas Hopkins, Kensington, Md., and Ralph Hopkins, Frederick, Md.; three daughters, Vetta Jones, Thomasville, N.C., Verna Quinn and Nola Willett, both of Seminole, Fla.; two sisters, Kathrine Reel, Marion, and Josephine H. Frye, Chilhowie; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 28, in D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with the Rev. Bobby Briggs officiating. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Pennington | George William | 25 Jan 1997 | George William Pennington, age 70, of Atkins, died Saturday, Jan. 25, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Pennington was a native of Smyth County but had lived in the Havre de Grace, Md., area for 25 years where he retired from Aberdeen Proven Grounds in Aberdeen. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in World War II and was a member of the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. He attended the First Church of God on Chatham Hill Road in Marion. Survivors include two daughters, Joyce Lynn Daniels, Germantown, Md., and Brenda Lee Dillinger, Prince Frederick, Md.; two sons, William Randall Pennington Sr., and Bobby Lee Pennington, both of Laurel, Md.; one sister, Hallie Welch, Atkins; five grandchildren, William Randall Pennington Jr., Frank Marcus Pennington, Bobby Lee Silberstein, Vickie Kokivias, and Meg Daniels. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Thompson and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery with full military honors rendered by the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sheffield | Viola | 25 Jan 1997 | Viola Surber Sheffield, age 72, died Saturday, Jan 25, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Frank Sheffield of Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Don Musser of Marion; two sons and daughters-in-law, Eddie and Joyce Sheffield of Marion, and Frank and Karen Sheffield of Herndon; one sister, Annabelle Surber of Damascus; one brother, Clayburn Surber of Damascus; three grandchildren, Dwayne Sheffield, Sara Lyn Musser, Dana Hounsell and husband Mike; two great- grandchildren, Eric and Justin Sheffield. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan 27, at 11 a.m. at Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church in Atkins with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial followed in Mount Rose Cemetery, Glade Spring. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blevins | Albert Ford | 26 Jan 1997 | Albert Ford Blevins, age 73, died Sunday, Jan. 26, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Blevins was a native of Grayson County. He was a lifetime member of the Lincoln Hill Baptist Church and had worked at the Dr. Pepper Bottling Plant and Virginia House Furniture Co. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tom and Lura Blevins, and a brother, Earl Blevins. Survivors include six sisters: Wilma Rotenberry, Mabel Vernon, Blanche Russell, Ruby Woods and Paris Shelton, all of Marion, and Marie King, Groseclose; one sister-in-law, Okie Blevins; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 29, at 2 pm. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Otis Barker and the Rev. Jesse Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Rosewood Memory Gardens, Rural Retreat. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hamm | Paul Jackson | 26 Jan 1997 | Paul Jackson Hamm, age 54, of Finksburg, Md., died Sunday, Jan. 26, 1997 in Carol County General Hospital, Westminister, Md. He was a native of Chilhowie, was an employee of the Suburban Propane Gas Co., Westminister, Md., and was a U.S. Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Dowell Hamm; one daughter and son-in-law, Paula D. and Chad Peyton, Westminister, Md.; his father and mother, James P. and Mary St. John Hamm, Marion; one brother, David M. Hamm, Marion; one sister, Martha Hamm Eller, Chilhowie; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 29, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Floyd Nelson officiating. Burial will be in the Mountain View Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hayes | Evelyn Dowell Jones | 26 Jan 1997 | Evelyn Dowell Jones Hayes, age 71, of Knoxville, Tenn., died Sunday, Jan. 26, 1997 in Baptist Hospital. Survivors include two sons, Willard S. Jones and Michael W. Jones, both of Knoxville, Tenn.; one daughter, Judy A. Marsh, Knoxville, Tenn.; four sisters, Dorothy Chapman, Mildred Stewart, Elsie Surber, all of Saltville, and Sheila Smith, Richmond; three brothers, David Dowell, Greensboro, N.C., Douglas Dowell, Manassas, and Paul Dowell, Saltville; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Funeral and burial were in Knoxville, Tenn. McCarty Mortuary was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Huffman | Barbara | 26 Jan 1997 | Barbara Huffman, age 50, of Kernersville, N.C., died Sunday, Jan. 26, 1997 in Moses Cone Hospital, Greensboro. Ms. Huffman was a Senior Claims Supervisor for Kemper Insurance Company and was a former part-time funeral director for Hanes Lineberry. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Blaine and Hazel Sage. She was a member of Willomore Baptist Church. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Mark Cooper of Greensboro, N.C.; two sons, Roger Ellis (Skip) Huffman Jr. of Greensboro, N.C., and Brian Keith Huffman and fiancee Ginny R. Stallings of Kernersville, N.C.; three sisters, Elaine Sage of Greensboro, N.C., Dr. Phyllis Atwell and husband Bobby Atwell of Banner Elk, N.C., and Debbie Ross and husband Ty Ross of Summerfield, N.C.; three brothers, Richard Sage and wife Lynda Sage of Atlanta, Ga., William (Bill) Sage and wife Dee Sage, and Steve Sage, all of Greensboro, N.C.; one grandson, Joshua Mark Cooper; 10 nieces, eight nephews, and two great-nieces; a longtime best friend, Teresa I. Humphreys. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 28, at 2 p.m. at Willomore Baptist Church with burial in Guilford Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Ave., Greensboro, N.C. 27405. Hanes Lineberry Vanstory Chapel was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Burchett | John Thomas | 27 Jan 1997 | John Thomas Burchett, age 85, died Monday, Jan. 27, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lilyar Tilson Burchett. He is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald A. and Sadie Burchett of Marion, Neal E. and Peggy Burchett of Chilhowie, and Johnny L. and Barbara Burchett of Sugar Grove; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mildred E. and Donald Williams of Randleman, N.C., and Darlene and Ray Rogers of Friendsville, Tenn.; six grandchildren: Michelle Tucker, April Grady, Kimberly Bliley, Angela Burchett, Adam Burchett and Jonathan Burchett; two great-grandchildren, Madison Williams and Steven Tucker; one sister, Ruth Null of Cleveland, Ohio. Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 29, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Sherman Dempsey, the Rev. Donald Medley and the Rev. John Tilson officiating. Burial will follow in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery in Chilhowie. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Crawford | Alma Nell Henderlite | 27 Jan 1997 | Alma Nell Henderlite Crawford, age 80, of Rural Retreat, died Monday, Jan. 27, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was born in Atkins, the daughter of the late William F. and Nellie Cora Musser Henderlite Sr. Mrs. Crawford was a member of the Rural Retreat United Methodist Church and owner-operator of the Econowash Laundromat in Rural Retreat. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Franklin Crawford. She is survived by two sisters, Thelma Harden, Wytheville, and Blanche Gouge, Bakersville, N.C.; a special great-nephew and wife, Skipper and Stephanie Patton, Rural Retreat; several nieces, nephews, other great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 29, at 1 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Robert Countiss and the Rev. Ray Haskett 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 Emergency Services. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| DeBord | William Allen “Babo” | 27 Jan 1997 | William Allen “Babo” DeBord, age 50, of Saltville, died Monday, Jan. 27, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a member of the Church of God in Allison’s Gap where he served as chairman of the Board of Trustees for several years. He was a member of Saltville Volunteer Fire Department. Survivors include his wife, Pam Swartz DeBord; three sisters, Mrs. Larry (Martha) Haynes and Mrs. Todd (Vickie) Stacy, both of Piney Flats, Tenn., and Mrs. Dicky (Jackie) Nutter, Blountville, Tenn.; three brothers, Edward T. DeBord Sr., Mike DeBord, and Darrell S. DeBord, all of Saltville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 30, in Allison’s Gap Church of God with the Rev. David Mumpower and Dr. Woodrow McIntyre officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Allison’s Gap Church of God. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Smith | Gladys | 27 Jan 1997 | Gladys Pearson Smith, age 86, died Monday, Jan 27, 1997 in the Presbyterian Hospital in New York City. Mrs. Smith was born in Virginia but moved to New York City as a teenager where she lived for more than 70 years. Survivors include her husband, Joseph Smith, New York City; two sisters, Mary Ella “Boots” Valentine and Kathleen Foote, both of Marion; one sister-in-law, Juanita Pearson, Pearisburg; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Jan 31, at 2 p.m. at Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Nolan Wolfe officiating. Burial was in Round Hill Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Duncan | Gladys G. | 28 Jan 1997 | Gladys G. Duncan, age 70, of Rock Falls, Ill., died Tuesday, Jan. 28, 1997 at CGH Medical Center in Sterling, Ill. She was preceded in death by one sister, one son, one daughter, one great-grandson, and her parents. She was born Sept. 16, 1926 in Chilhowie, the daughter of Hobert and Bertie Combs Stamper. She was retired in 1990 after 27 years as an assembler for General Electric in Morrison. She was a member of the First Southern Baptist Church in Rock Falls, Ill. Surviving are two sons, David (Tammy) Duncan of Rock Falls, Ill., and Mark Thomas Duncan of Sterling, Ill.; three daughters, Brenda Sue Gross of Rural Retreat, Janie Helen (Wayne) Yates, and Ruth Ann (Ronnie) Stevens, all of Rock Falls, Ill.; six brothers: Leonard Stamper, Clifford Stamper, Bobby Stamper, and Mac Stamper, all of Chilhowie, William Archie Stamper of North Carolina, and Hobert Stamper Jr. of Boone, N.C.; three sisters, Lakie Madelyn King of Marian, Ill., Madeline Cline and Ann Cullop, both of Chilhowie; 14 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 31, at the McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls, Ill., with the Rev. Dalmus Meeks of Harvest Time Bible Church in Rock Falls, and the Rev. Ed Merrill of the First Southern Baptist Church in Rock Falls officiating. Burial was at Oak Knoll Memorial Park in Sterling, Ill. McDonald Funeral Home Inc. in Rock Falls, Ill., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| White | David Edwin | 29 Jan 1997 | David Edwin White Sr., age 68, died Wednesday, Jan 29, 1997 at his home in Glade Spring. He was a native of Smyth County but had lived most of his life in Washington County. Mr. White attended the Byars-Cobbs United Methodist Church. He was a former employee of the Olin Corporation and Simmons-Rand Company. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Woolwine White; one son, David E. White Jr., Glade Spring; three daughters, Teresa White Dutton, Bristol, Carol White Puckett, Glade Spring, and Janet White Mutter, Marion; one brother, George Franklin White, Glade Spring; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. today, Feb 1, in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Tim Graham, the Rev. Dennis Blazier and Jim Litton officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Abingdon. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Byars-Cobbs United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 106 Kirkwood St., Glade Spring, VA 24340; or to the Glade Spring Lifesaving Crew, 412 E. Glade St., Glade Spring, VA 24340. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon handled arrangements. | |
| Barker | Catherine Emily | 30 Jan 1997 | Catherine Emily Barker, age 72, died Friday, Jan. 30, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Barker was a native of Smyth County where she lived most of her life. She retired from the Marion Primary School where she worked as the manager of the cafeteria for over 30 years. She attended the Atkins Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. French P. Barker. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Harold Walton, Marion; one sister, Bertha Simms, Sunset, Utah; one brother, Howard Leonard, Pulaski; one grandson and wife, Michael and Dottie Walton, Solon, Ohio. Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 1, at 8 p.m. at Barnett’s Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo and the Rev. Marion Boggs officiating. A Committal Service and Interment were held Monday, Feb. 2, at 10 a.m. at Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat with the Rev. Marion Boggs officiating. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Killinger | Bernice Ritchey | 30 Jan 1997 | A memorial service will be held Saturday, May 17, at 2 p.m. at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Marion for Bernice R. Killinger. Following the service, her ashes will be sprinkled on her husband, Bill Killinger’s grave at Round Hill Cemetery. Bernice Ritchey Killinger, age 80, formerly of Marion, died Thursday, Jan. 30, 1997 at the home of her daughter in Indian Trail, N.C. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bill Killinger, and was the daughter of the late Rev. Ernest Ritchey, a Methodist minister in Marion. Mrs. Killinger and her husband were lifetime residents of Marion. Mrs. Killinger was an active founding member of the Wilderness Road Garden Club. Her dedicated efforts to make a Nature Trail along the Middle Fork of the Holston River have been carried on by numerous Girl and Boy Scouts, Job Corp students and the Town of Marion. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca “Becky” Killinger and Randy Gillis of Indian Trail, N.C.; two granddaughters, Bryna Suzette Allen of Dallas, Texas, and Wendy Michelle Allen of Boulder, Colo.; two sisters Helen Lambert and husband of Roanoke, and Inez Barker of Ocala, Fla.; one brother, Commander Glen Ritchey and wife of Washington State; one brother-in-law and wife, Dr. George P. Killinger of Marion; 11 nephews and two nieces. A memorial service will be held at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Marion on May 10 and later a sprinkling of her ashes over her husband’s grave at Round Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ebenezer Lutheran Church roof and expansion fund, at Mrs. Killinger’s request. Lowe-DeBord Funeral Home in Charlotte, N.C., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Scott | Carl “Buck” | 30 Jan 1997 | Carl “Buck” Scott, age 71, died Thursday, Jan 30, 1997 in the Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Scott was a veteran of World War II serving with the United States Marine Corp. He was a member of the Furnace Hill Lutheran Church and was retired from Brunswick Corporation after 37 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Margaret E. Scott of Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Lawrence Eugene and Anita Scott of Roanoke; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Patricia “Pat” and David Bowman, Barbara Ann and Willie Anderson, and Rebecca “Becky” Scott, all of Marion; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister and brother-in-law, Dorthy and Sam Haga of Plainsville, Tenn.; one sister-in-law, Stella Robinson of Marion; one aunt, Mattie Moxley of Marion; several nieces and nephews; two special nieces, Norma Reedy of Marion, and Jean Baumgardner of Los Alamos, N.Mex.; a very special little girl, Anna Bowman; three special friends, Glenna Sexton, Polly Sturgill, and Shirley Burgess. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Feb 2, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Vicar Cecie Haxton officiating. Burial will follow in the Attoway Cemetery. 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. | |
| Gilbert | Virgie Francis | 31 Jan 1997 | Virgie Francis Gilbert, age 79, of Damascus, died Friday, Jan. 31, 1997 at Indian Path Hospital in Kingsport, Tenn. She was a native of Johnson County, Tenn., and had lived in Washington County most of her life. She was a member of Stateline Baptist Church, Laurel Bloomery, Tenn. She is survived by two sisters, Ruby Williams and Bertha Eula Gilbert, both of Damascus; one niece, Joan McCallister, Chilhowie; two nephews, Tim Williams, Damascus, and David Williams, Mountain City, Tenn. Funeral services were conducted at 6 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Derl H. McCloud and the Rev. Mike Bowers officiating. Committal service and interment was held at 10:30 a.m. Monday, Feb. 3, at Stateline Cemetery in Laurel Bloomery, Tenn. Memorial donations may be made to the Damascus Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 426, Damascus, VA 24236. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Gillenwater | Dorothy Henderson “Dot” | 31 Jan 1997 | Dorothy “Dot” Henderson Gillenwater, age 79, of Saltville, died Friday, Jan. 31, 1997 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. She was the widow of Roby P. Gillenwater. She was a member of the Saltville Baptist Church, and a member of the Saltville Chapter No. 151 Order of the Eastern Star. She was a funeral director as well as one of the owners and operators at the D. R. Henderson Funeral Home. She was also a past secretary of the Southwest Funeral Directors Association for many years and held a membership with the National Funeral Directors Association and the National Selected Morticians. Survivors include one daughter, Whitley Gillenwater Cardwell, Saltville; two granddaughters, Rachel and Sarah Cardwell; one sister, Mrs. Mark (Sally Irene) Farris, Abingdon; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 2, in D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dan Jividen and the Rev. Benny Frye officiating. Burial was in Elizabeth Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Saltville Rescue Squad. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sweat | Helen Elaine | 31 Jan 1997 | Helen Elaine (Heath) Sweat, age 63, died Friday, Jan 31, 1997 at her home in Gaithersburg, Md. She was the widow of Charles Alexander Sweat. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Nancy Elaine Sweat. She was a native of Clinchburg and a member of the Clarksburg Baptist Church. She retired from the Montgomery County Public School System after years of service in administration and was employed as a Montgomery County Police Officer. She was a graduate of North Valley High School and attended James Madison University. Survivors include one son, John W. Sweat, Gaithersburg, Md.; one daughter, Anna (Sweat) Dempster, Brunswick, Md.; three sisters, Victoria Cuddy, Kingsport, Tenn., Evelyn Cardwell and Lois Chapman, both of Saltville; three brothers, W. T. Heath, Bristol, J.C. Heath, Saltville, and Leon Heath, Marion; four grandchildren: Hugh Thomas Dempster and Delaine Elizabeth Dempster, both of Brunswick, Md., and Jemma Elaine Sweat and John Joseph Sweat, both of Burtonsville, Md. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Feb 5, in D. R. Henderson Funeral Home with burial in the Johnson Family Cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Thomas | Hurthel Angelo | 31 Jan 1997 | Hurthel Angelo Thomas, age 93, of Rich Valley, died Friday, Jan 31, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a member of Goodman’s Chapel and was a self-employed farmer for many years. He was preceded in death by two children, Dewey Thomas and Ituria Davidson. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Buchanan Thomas; three granddaughters, Linda Eller, Betty Sue Griffey and Carolyn Pauley; several nieces and nephews; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb 2, in D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jack Kincheloe officiating. Burial was in Ridgedale Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Saltville Rescue Squad Blackhills Substation. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Pratt | Nina Kate | 1 Feb 1997 | Nina Kate Pratt entered into eternal life on Feb. 1, 1997 at the Wythe County Community Hospital in Wytheville. She was the last surviving child of Nellie and James Thomas Buchanan and was the widow of Marion Thompson Pratt of Locust Cove. She leaves behind six grieving children, 11 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Survivors include Marion and Gene Griffin of San Antonio, Texas; Stuart and Dreama Pratt of Rural Retreat; Eleanor and Dick Wassum of Independence; Linda and John DiYorio of Wytheville; Janet Pratt; and Jane and Charlie Clark of Rich Valley. Her grandchildren were her pride and joy. They include Dr. Mac Griffin, Tippy Matherley, James, Tim, Todd and Steven Pratt, Chris and Ashley DiYorio, Champ, Will and Ben Clark. Great-grandchildren are Chace Griffin, Gabriel DiYorio, and Jamie Matherley. A service celebrating her life was held Monday, Feb. 3, at 11 a.m. at the Locust Cove Presbyterian Church where she was a charter member. The Rev. Rich Cardo and the Rev. Luther Watson officiated. Burial was in the Ridgedale Cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Broyles | A. Kent | 2 Feb 1997 | A. Kent Broyles, age 92, died Sunday, Feb. 2, 1997 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. He retired from Automotive Service & Supply Company and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Ella Miller Broyles of Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Dwane and Sarah Broyles of Spartanburg, S.C.; one sister, Pauline Oliver of Bristol, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Cynthia Powell and Dottie Broyles, both of Spartanburg, S.C., and Caroline Broyles of Columbia, S.C. Funeral services will be held today, Feb. 5, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. J. N. Howard officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 1 to 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to First United Methodist Church, 115 S. Church St., Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Burnop | Carl C. | 3 Feb 1997 | Carl C. Burnop, age 81, died Monday, Feb. 3, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Faye Warren Burnop of Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Juanita and William Jones of Kiawah Island, S.C.; two sisters, Helen Harris of Marion, and Elva Greer of Rock Falls, Ill.; one brother, Lee Burnop of Marion; two grandchildren, Chad H. Groseclose and Jason G. Groseclose, both of Charleston, S.C.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Feb. 5, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Weston B. Guthrie officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Collins | Rebecca Jane Eller | 3 Feb 1997 | Rebecca Jane Eller Collins, age 82, died Monday, Feb. 3, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of John Wesley Collins Jr. Mrs. Collins was a member of the Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Katherine Owens and Renie Haga, both of Chilhowie; one son, George W. Collins, Chilhowie; five sisters, Mary Manuel, Damascus, Bertha Lee Whitaker and Pearl Jovall, both of Pennsylvania, Nokie Lampkins, Goochland, and Edith Price, Elkton, Md.; three brothers, R. C. Eller, Bristol, Tenn., Glen Eller, Maryland, and Ernest Eller, Abingdon; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 5, in the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Blevins officiating. Burial will be in the Sulphur Spring Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Barnitz | Charles, Jr. | 4 Sep 1906 | 4 Feb 1997 | Charles Barnitz Jr., age 90, of Wytheville, died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 1997 in the Birdmont Health Care Center. He was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Florence Mildred Warthen Barnitz. Mr. Barnitz was born Sept. 4, 1906 in Wytheville, the son of Charles Henry Barnitz and Frances Lawrence Pendleton Barnitz. He attended Wytheville public schools; the private school of the Misses Shortt in Wytheville; the Millersburg Military Institute in Millersburg, Ky.; and Virginia Military Institute in Lexington. He first worked on highway construction with Pendleton Construction Co., Inc. Later he was employed by the City of Wytheville as Town Clerk and Commissioner of the Revenue. In 1941, after the Radford Ordnance Works plant was opened for the production of powder for use in World War II, he went to work for the Hercules Powder Plant. He retired from there in 1971. He was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church and had served on the vestry. He was a member of the Wytheville Volunteer Fire Department and was a charter member of the Wythe County Rescue Squad Inc. He was a member and past master of the Wytheville Masonic Lodge No. 82 Ancient Free and Accepted Masons, and past district deputy of District 42. He was past high priest of the Wythe Chapter of Royal Arch Masons No. 51. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte Barnitz and Charles “Chuck” Hoelzel of Elizabeth City, N.C.; two sons and daughters-in-law, John Alexander and Kelley Barnitz of Magdelena, N.M., and William Stewart “Bill” Barnitz of Tucson, Ariz.; seven grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. at the St. John’s Episcopal Church with the Rev. Peter Ouzts officiating. Interment followed in the East End Cemetery. Wytheville Masonic Lodge No. 82 A.F. & A.M. conducted a memorial service Friday, Feb. 7. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Wythe County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 389, Wytheville, VA 24382. Barnett’s Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements. |
| McClellan | William Gladston | 4 Feb 1997 | William Gladston McClellan, age 87, of Kingsport, Tenn., died Tuesday, Feb. 4, 1997 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Scott County and retired from the Water Filtration Department of the Tennessee Eastman Company in 1974 after 32 years of service. He was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Roller McClellan; one daughter, Geraldine Garner, Maryville, Tenn.; two sons, Wallace McClellan, Bristol, Tenn., and Wendell McClellan, Marion; 10 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; four sisters, Nell Frazier, Maye Fraysier, Betty Carter and Colleen Flanary; one brother, Harry N. McClellan. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 7, in Gate City Funeral Home with the Rev. Josh Sanders and the Rev. Mark Flynn officiating. Graveside services will be held today, Feb. 8, at 11 a.m. in Holston View Cemetery, Weber City. Gate City Funeral Home in Gate City is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wooden | Katherine | 4 Feb 1997 | Katherine Brosius Wooden, formerly of Marion, died Tuesday, Feb 4, 1997 in Norfolk. She is survived by one son, Dr. Ernest E. Wooden III and wife Judy, and two grandsons, all of Durham, N.C.; one sister, Mary Ellen Nihart, McLean; one brother, Henry C. Brosius, Maitland, Fla.; four nieces. Funeral and burial were conducted in Norfolk on Thursday, Feb 6. Cox Funeral Home in Norfolk was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Allison | Charles | 5 Feb 1997 | Charles Allison, age 67, of Wichita, Kansas, died Wednesday, Feb. 5, 1997. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Allison; one son, Ralph Allison, Wichita, Kansas; two brothers, Junior Allison and Jiggs Allison, both of Saltville; four sisters, Mae Pickle, Marion, Arvela Schwartz, Glade Spring, Freida Ames and Peggy Mitchell, both of Cleveland; five grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted Monday, Feb. 10, at 11 a.m. in Wichita, Kansas. The family will receive friends from 1-8 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 9, at Old Mission Mortuary. Memorials may be made to Hospice, 313 W. Market St., Wichita, Kansas 67202. The Old Mission Mortuary, Wichita, Kansas is in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville. | |
| Hopkins | Hazel Alline Foster | 5 Feb 1997 | Hazel Alline Foster Hopkins, age 75, of Christiansburg, died at her home Wednesday, Feb. 5, 1997. She is survived by her husband, James Hopkins; three sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Susie Foster, Thomas and Linda Foster, and Archie Foster, all of Christiansburg; two daughters and son-in-law, Shirley and Thomas Price, and Mary Ellen Graham, all of Christiansburg; a special stepdaughter and her husband, Sandra and Robert Taylor of Christiansburg; one sister, Ida Belle Richards of Christiansburg; 15 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 7, at 1 p.m. in the Richardson-Horne Chapel with Pastor Carl Ratcliffe officiating. Burial was in the Sunset Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made in her name to the New River Hospice, 111 West Main St., Christiansburg, VA 24073. Richardson-Horne Funeral Home in Christiansburg was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Mullins | Edward | 6 Feb 1997 | Edward Mullins, age 70, of Tazewell, Tenn., died Thursday, Feb. 6, 1997 at the Jefferson City Health & Rehab of Jefferson City, Tenn. He was a member of Elm Springs Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Shirley Mullins Brickey, and his parents, Isaac and Causbie Mullins. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Mullins of Maryland; three daughters, Wanda Worley of Christiansburg, Brenda Dancy and Linda Bailey, both of Marion; four sons, Wayne Mullins of Chilhowie, Gene Mullins of Rocky Mt., Tommy Mullins of Saltville, and Tony Mullins of Maryland; 14 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Esther Hatfield of Tazewell, Tenn., and Mary Wolfe of Kingsport, Tenn.; one brother, Henry Stewart of Rogersville, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 9, at 1 p.m. at the McNeil Funeral Home Chapel in Sneedville, Tenn., with the Rev. Steven Gibson and the Rev. William Gibson officiating. Interment was in the Gibson Cemetery. McNeil Funeral Home in Sneedville was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Odham | Dempsey Brown | 6 Feb 1997 | Dempsey Brown Odham Sr., age 65, died Thursday, Feb. 6, 1997 in Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn. Mr. Odham was a retired farmer and a lifelong resident of Smyth County. He was a member of the Greenwood United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Anna Laura Odham; three children, William C. Odham, Marion R. Odham, and Anita L. Odham; one brother, John P. Odham. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Odham; four sons, Dempsey B. Odham Jr., John Michael Odham, Ralph Preston Odham, all of Marion, and James Robert Odham and wife Mary, Castlewood; one daughter, Karen Buchanan, Marion; one brother, Bill Odham, Marion; eight grandchildren: W. C. Odham, Bryan Odham, Desiera Odham, Megan Buchanan, Seth Guyer, Jennifer Guyer, James Albert Utley, and Joseph Yeary; one adopted granddaughter, Elizabeth Ann Odham. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Carol Ferguson and the Rev. Paul Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the Funeral Home. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Trail | J. D. | 7 Feb 1997 | J. D. Trail, age 73, died Friday, Feb 7, 1997 in the Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. Mr. Trail was a native of Smyth County and had served in the U.S. Army. Survivors include one daughter, Sandra Musser, Rural Retreat; five sisters, Maggie Trail, Nannie Orr, Doris Murray, Helen Falke, all of Marion, and Bessie Orr, Chilhowie; four grandchildren. Graveside services were held at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb 9, at Roselawn Cemetery with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to your favorite charity. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hutton | Mary Creloa | 8 Feb 1997 | Mary Creloa Hutton, age 84, widow of J. Hugh Hutton, died Saturday, Feb. 8, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Ron Hutton and Robert Hutton. Mrs. Hutton was a member of the First Baptist Church of Damascus and later, after moving to Marion, became an active member of Marion Baptist Church. She is survived by two sons and three daughters-in-law, Jim and Phyllis Hutton of Blacksburg, Joe and Suzanne Hutton of Abingdon, and Betty Hutton of Chapel Hill, N.C.; five grandchildren: Ron Hutton of Chapel Hill, N.C., Cynthia Ferrell of Richmond, Chris Hutton of Greenville, N.C., Vicki Hutton of New Orleans, La., and Candice Hawkins of Blacksburg. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m. at the Marion Baptist Church with Dr. William A. Slater officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Marion Baptist Church, 1258 N. Main St., Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Friend | Alice Maude Cook | 23 Jan 1905 | 9 Feb 1997 | Alice Maude Cook Friend, age 92, of Max Meadows, died Sunday, Feb. 9, 1997. She was born Jan. 23, 1905 to William Stuart and Mary Emma Reynolds Cook. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gaylord Moffett Friend; one daughter, Ruby Friend Dean; a daughter-in-law, Linda Stone Friend; three brothers and five sisters. Surviving are four sons and daughters-in-law, Malcolm R. and Margaret Friend, Max Meadows, Gaylord and Billie Friend, Dallas, N.C., Edwin Friend, Roanoke, and Hugh Brown Friend, Marion; three daughters and son-in-law, Evelyn F. and Nathaniel Alexander of Kent, Ohio, Jean F. Fortune, Pulaski, and Mary F. Mabe, Wytheville; 13 grandchildren, 14 great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 11, in the Grubb Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Fogus officiating. Interment followed in the Draper Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements. |
| Cox | Leonard R. | 22 May 1909 | 9 Feb 1997 | Leonard R. Cox, age 87, died Sunday, Feb. 9, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was born May 22, 1909 in Smyth County, the son of the late Charles and Pearl Cox. “Buster” was raised in Marion, attending school at the “Old Red Barn.” In his early twenties, he moved to Gary, W.Va., to work in the coal mines. In 1938, Elder Cox was baptized “In Jesus’ Name” by Booker T. Jones of Gary, W.Va. While sick in January of 1939, he received the Holy Ghost. He was ordained as an Elder in the Pentecostal Assemblies of the World and preached in various churches in West Virginia. Other outstanding accomplishments in Elder Cox’s life are in 1942, he was ordained as an Elder in the Emmanuel Tabernacle Church of the Apostolic Faith in Columbus, Ohio; in 1952, he was married on July 5 to Ruby Christopher in Marion and moved to Arlington where he pastored churches in northern Virginia and Washington D.C. for 15 years; in 1966, he was ordained in the Independent American Pentecostal Church in Washington D.C.; in 1968, he returned with his wife and children to Marion to take care of his father; in 1969, he began preaching at the First Baptist Church in Marion after the death of Rev. Campbell and remained the pastor at the First Baptist Church for 17 years; and also during this time, Elder Cox had a weekly, half-hour Sunday ministerial radio program on WMEV, WOLD, WCCR and Saltville. Dr. Cox is survived by his wife, Ruby Christopher Cox of Marion; six children: Robert Floyd Cox of Largo, Md., Charles William Cox of Ontario, Canada, Esther Jawan Cox Chambers of Sanford, N.C., Deborah LaJean Cox Valazquez of Charlotte, N.C., Maria Robinette Cox of Silver Spring, Md., Leonard Christopher Cox of Marion; one brother, Ulysses Lawrence Cox of Marion; 21 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 13, at 11 a.m. at the Antioch Baptist Church with District Elder Lester Turner Sr., Dr. William Weldon, Rev. Ed Long, Rev. Carl Tinsley, Elder Edward Ramsey, Bishop Samuel Boysau and Minister Nolan Wolfe officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery in Marion. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Seaver- Brown Funeral Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
| Hash | Ruth Mozelle | 9 Feb 1997 | Ruth Mozelle Hash, age 76, of Deland, Fla., died Thursday, Jan. 9, 1997 in Mariner Health Care of Orange City. Mrs. Hash was born in Groseclose and moved to Deland, Fla., three years ago. She was the widow of Herman L. Hash and a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 4667 in Marion. She is survived by one brother, Marvin L. Waddell, Mercer, Penn.; one son, Richard E. Waddell, Deland, Fla.; one stepdaughter, Joy Bilovus, Orion, Mich.; five grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. She will also be fondly remembered by one very special cousin, Kay Devault, Marion. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 13, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Entombment followed in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of Volusia/Flagler, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Ormond Beach, Fla. 32127. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Miller | Kelly Fred | 9 Feb 1997 | Kelly Fred Miller, age 85, died Sunday, Feb. 9, 1997 at his home in Konnarock. He was a native of Mountain City, Tenn., and had made his home in Konnarock for the last 26 years. Mr. Miller attended college in Johnson City, Tenn., and was employed for several years at Georgetown University in Washington. He is survived by his wife, Carrington Wyatt Miller; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles “Jody” Blevins officiating. Burial followed in Laurel Valley Cemetery in Konnarock. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Phillips | Vaughn D. | 11 Feb 1997 | Vaughn D. Phillips, age 82, of Whitetop, died Tuesday, Feb. 11, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was a native of Madison County, N.C., but had lived in Grayson County most of his life. He was a farmer and a member of Greencove Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Danford B. Phillips; one daughter, Nancy Kilby, Whitetop; three sons, Morris Phillips, Chilhowie, Steve Phillips, Mouth of Wilson, and Michael Phillips, Whitetop; three sisters, Beulah Dodds, Tampa, Fla., Eleanor Greer, Damascus, and Evelyn McClure, Abingdon; three brothers, J. B. Phillips, Alcoa, Tenn., Luther Phillips, Boca Raton, Fla., and Ernest Phillips, Chilhowie; five grandchildren, two great-grandsons; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 14, in Whitetop Baptist Church with the Rev. T. A. Pennington and the Rev. Charles E. “Jody” Blevins officiating. Burial was in Whitetop Baptist Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the Mount Rogers Volunteer Fire Department or to the Mount Rogers Rescue Squad. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Russell | James Timothy | 11 Feb 1997 | James Timothy Russell, one week old, died Tuesday, Feb 11, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He is survived by his father and mother, Timothy and Sherri Norman Russell of Marion; one sister, Caitlin Leigh Russell of Marion; his maternal grandmother, Elda Norman of Saltville; paternal step-grandfather, Chuck Pauley of Saltville; maternal greatgreat-grandfather, Sam Benfield of Lock Haven, Penn.; paternal grandfather, James C. Russell of Umatilla, Fla.; paternal grandmother, Lynn C. Russell of Marion; paternal greatgreat-grandmother, Edna Reedy of Marion. Graveside services were held Thursday, Feb 13, at 2 p.m. at Wassum Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Spencer | Eva Jane | 11 Feb 1997 | Eva Jane Spencer, age 57, of Sugar Grove, died Tuesday, Feb 11, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She worked at Marion Composites for many years. She is survived by her husband, Boyd Spencer of Sugar Grove; three sons and two daughters-in- law, Donald and Debbi Spencer, and Richard Spencer, all of Sugar Grove, and Randall and Tammy Spencer of Marion; five grandchildren including two special grandsons, Chris and Timmy Spencer of the home in Sugar Grove; four step-grandchildren; three brothers, Grover Bonham and Ralph Bonham, both of Sugar Grove, and Bob Bonham of Belair, Md.; seven sisters, Mabel Waller of Marion, Martha Robinson of Sugar Grove, Wanda Sumner of Galax, Genell Jones of Whitetop, Sharon Reedy of Volney, Margie Cox and Lucille Testerman, both of Fincastle, Del.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Feb 15, at 11 a.m. at Brookside Baptist Church in Sugar Grove with the Rev. Donald Medley officiating. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service. Burial will be held in Slemp Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sturgill | Allen Wayne | 11 Feb 1997 | Allen Wayne Sturgill, age 50, died Tuesday, Feb 11, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a native of Smyth County but had lived in Naples Fla., for more than 20 years. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Sturgill, Naples, Fla.; his parents, Clarence J. and Alice Sturgill, Chilhowie; one brother, Larry D. Sturgill, Austin, Ark.; his maternal grandmother, Lizzie Kate Blevins, Marion; two nieces, one nephew, and one great-nephew. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Feb 13, at 8 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Military honors will be conducted by the Francis Marion VFW Post #4667. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Dillman | Sharon Ercell “Dority” | 2 Apr 1943 | 12 Feb 1997 | Sharon Ercell (Dority) Dillman, age 53, of Evans, Ga., died Wednesday, Feb. 12, 1997 in the University Hospital in Augusta, Ga. She was born on April 2, 1943 in Marion, the daughter of Charles Howard and Rosa Geneva (Sessor) Dority. Survivors include her husband, Bradley T. Dillman, Evans, Ga.; one daughter, Susan E. Dillman of Evans, Ga.; one brother, William H. Dority of Niceville, Fla.; two sisters, Eleanor C. Gentry of Baltimore, Md., and Roseann Rowland of Marion. A service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 16, in the Henry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. George T. Yoder officiating. Entombment will follow in Augusta Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the funeral home. Henry Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements. |
| Taylor | Arthur Franklin | 12 Feb 1997 | Arthur Franklin Taylor, age 80, died Wednesday, Feb 12, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a retired employee of the Olin Corporation. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jenny Taylor. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. James E. (Carole) Workman, Augusta, Ga., Mrs. Ronnie (Jeral) Davis, Greer, S.C., and Mrs. James R. (Linda) Hart, Nashville, Tenn.; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Feb 15, at 2 p.m. in D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bill Stiles officiating. Burial will be in the Elizabeth Cemetery with military graveside services conducted by Saltville VFW Post No. 7328. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Pickle | Lloyd George | 14 Feb 1997 | Lloyd George Pickle, age 79, of Groseclose, died Friday, Feb. 14, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hilda E. Pickle, and one son, Lloyd Neal Pickle. Survivors include four daughters, Emma Jean Musser, Winston-Salem, N.C., Betty L. Testerman, Atkins, Cathy M. Buck, Rural Retreat, and Debbie Reedy, Mouth of Wilson; two sons, James P. Pickle, Wytheville, and Robert Alsbury, Tromball, Texas; two sisters, Rachel Odham, Tennessee, and Louise Lundy, North Carolina; three brothers, Ordery Pickle, Cincinnati, Ohio, Wesley Pickle and Hoover Pickle, both of Groseclose; 15 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 17, in Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial was in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Groseclose. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Semones | Ella Jane | 14 Feb 1997 | Ella Jane Williams Semones, age 95, of Wytheville, died Friday, Feb 14, 1997 at her home. She was a native of Nebo and a member of the Wytheville Church of God of Prophecy. She was the widow of James Guy Semones. Survivors include two sons, Jason Semones, Etowah, N.C., and Jerry Semones, Jarratt; one sister, Blanche W. Daugherty, Chilhowie; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Feb 17, in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Oscar “Sonny” Ayers officiating. Interment was in the West End Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Jones | C. Louise | 29 Sep 1927 | 15 Feb 1997 | C. Louise Jones, age 69, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 1997 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Jones was born Sept. 29, 1927 in West Virginia to the late Luther and Edna Shepherd Lyons Wood. She had been living in the Thomas Bridge Community of Smyth County for 15 years. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Charles and Bill Wood. Survivors include her husband, Silas Jones; two sons, James Jones, Thomasville, Penn., and Leland Jones, Newhall, W.Va.; four daughters, Mrs. Bernard (Thelma) Baker, Tannersville, Mrs. Dacil (Cheryl) Prince, Marion, Mrs. Daniel (Anita) Hayden, Groseclose, and Mrs. David (Brenda) Gillespie, Chilhowie; one brother, Roby B. Wood, Somerset, Ky., four sisters, Berla Mae Baker, Alexandria, Evangeline Billings, Marion, Agnes Neal, Norwich, Conn., and Phyllis Stupalasky, Princeton, W.Va.; one daughter-in-law, Clara Jones; a special friend, Donna Deel, War, W.Va.; nine grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, three great- grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Feb. 17, at 11 a.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ron Whitener and the Rev. Mike Parks officiating. Burial followed in the Roselawn Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Davis | Ruby Aileen Dungan | 15 Feb 1997 | Ruby Aileen Dungan Davis, age 88, of Seven Mile Ford, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 1997 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. She attended the University of Virginia, was a graduate of Radford College and taught school for 14 years. She was the widow of George A. Davis. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Dungan and Ted Dungan. She was a member of the Middle Fork Baptist Church, Chilhowie. Survivors include two sisters, Lois D. Brickey, Broadford, and Marguerite D. Bunch, Seven Mile Ford; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. R. J. Cullop officiating. Burial was in Middle Fork Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the donor’s church or favorite charity. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Ford | Dina M. | 15 Feb 1997 | Dina M. Ford, age 77, died Saturday, Feb. 15, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Survivors include her husband, Acie Ford, Marion; two sons, Wayne Ford, Marion, and James Ford, Galax; two sisters, Myrtle Tucker, Sparta, Tenn., and Cora Carroll, Pikeville, Ky.; two daughters-in-law, Patricia Ford, Marion, and Billie Ford, Galax; 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 17, in Seaver-Brown Chapel with Jack L. Goff officiating. Burial was in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sanders | Nellie M. | 23 Jun 1928 | 16 Feb 1997 | Nellie M. Sanders, age 68, died Sunday, Feb 16, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Sanders was born June 23, 1928 in Grayson County, the daughter of the late Nathen Fields and Lessie Parks Anderson. She was a member of the Hopkins View Primitive Baptist Church in Thomas Bridge. She was also preceded in death by four brothers: James, Harry, Kenneth and Glenn Anderson; and two sisters, Kate Stephenson and Mary Lou Adams. Survivors include her husband, Fielden O. Sanders Sr.; one son and daughter-in-law, Fielden O. and Susan Sanders Jr., Rural Retreat; one daughter and son-in-law, Debra S. and Buford Overbay, Marion; two sisters, Maxine Bullins, Sugar Grove, and Ruth Weeks, South Carolina; three brothers, David V. Anderson and Stephen Anderson, both of Troutdale, and Charles Anderson, Groseclose; four grandchildren, Sarah and Ashley Sanders, Rural Retreat, and Randy and Jason Pafford, Marion. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb 18, at Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Ben Blevins and Elder Larry Blevins officiating. Burial was in the Fairwood Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Gillespie | Mary Ann Harris | 16 Feb 1997 | Mary Ann Harris Gillespie, age 67, of Saltville, died Sunday, Feb. 16, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of Walter Gillespie. Survivors include one son, Henry Joseph “Buddy” Gillespie, Rich Valley; two daughters, Virginia Mae “Jean” Keith, Saltville, and Shirley Gillespie Stewart, Rich Valley; four brothers, James Edward Harris and Joe Cleveland Harris, both of Rich Valley, William Roy Harris, Ceres, and Jeff Harris, Marion; four sisters, Rosie Testerman and Elizabeth Horne, both of Atkins, Dorothy Lamie, Rich Valley, and Ruth Sult, Asheville, N.C.; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 19, in the Ridgedale United Methodist Church with the Rev. Claude Oliver and the Rev. Luther Watson officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hammond | Harold E. | 16 Feb 1997 | Harold E. Hammond, age 64, died Sunday, Feb. 16, 1997 at his home in Saltville. He was a member of the First Church of God of Allison Gap, a member of William King Masonic Lodge No. 227 and a former employee of the Olin Corporation. He was owner/operator of Discount Furniture and Appliance, Chilhowie. Survivors include his wife, Noby (McIntyre) Hammond; two sons, Gary E. Hammond, Abingdon, and Scott M. Hammond, Chilhowie; one daughter-in-law, Paula Hammond, Chilhowie; one sister, Eva Hammond, Saltville. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 19, in the D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Mumpower and Dr. Woodrow McIntyre officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Rose Cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sexton | Velma | 31 Oct 1930 | 17 Feb 1997 | Velma McKinney Sexton, age 66, died Monday, Feb 17, 1997 at Prince William Hospital in Manassas after a long illness. She was born in Wythe County on Oct 31, 1930, the daughter of the late Fred Madison and Nanna Saferight McKinney. She is survived by her companion of 25 years, Bobby Reece; two daughters, Rebecca Reece of Manassas Park, and Wanda Gray of Manassas; four sons, Ray Sexton of Edenburg, Doug Sexton of Fort Valley, Harold Sexton Jr. of Colonial Beach, and James Sexton of Manassas; three brothers, Ira M. McKinney of Marion, Jean McKinney of Alexandria, and Dick McKinney of Nokesville; seven sisters: Elsie Hegger of Doniphan, Mo., Ella Roberts of Phoenix, Ariz., Iris Rich of Galax, Mary Miller of Bristol, Mozelle Eversole, Naomi King, both of Wytheville, and Stella Cox of Rural Retreat; 14 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb 19, at 11 a.m. at the Price Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. C. Eugene Meek officiating. Interment was in the Stonewall Memory Gardens in Manassas. Price Funeral Home in Manassas was in charge of arrangements. |
| Holmes | Thomas “Curry” | 17 Feb 1997 | Thomas “Curry” Holmes, age 98, of Saltville, died Monday, Feb. 17, 1997 in the Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Leona Lambert; and one son, Richard Holmes. He was a farmer in Washington and Russell counties all his life. He was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith and retired from Stuart Land and Cattle Company. Survivors include his wife, Hettie Bailey Holmes; five sons, George Holmes, Bristol, Tenn., Mack Holmes, Clinchburg, Lee Holmes, Claude Holmes and Justin “Wayne” Holmes, all of Saltville; three daughters, Mrs. Eugene (Bertha) DeBord, Saltville, Virgie Harris and Beulah “Kate” Frye, both of Bristol, Tenn.; one sister, Rosie Boardwine, Abingdon; 23 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, in the D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Franklin Chapman and the Rev. Lewis Price officiating. Burial will be in the Elizabeth Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. in the D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Olson | Michelle Renee | 17 Feb 1997 | Michelle Renee Olson, age 23, of Chilhowie, died Monday, Feb. 17, 1997. She is survived by her parents, Henry E. and Margaret Osborne Olson, Hulls Cove, Maine; her twin brother, Michael E. Olson, Grand Junction, Colo., and another brother, Scott Olson, Fredricksburg. The body will be cremated. Memorial services will be held at a later date in Hulls Cove, Maine. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Shazier | Eric Michael | 17 Feb 1997 | Eric Michael Shazier, age 18 months old, died Monday, February 17, 1997. He is survived by his paternal grandfather, Franklin E. Shazier of Chilhowie, VA; his paternal grandmother, Veronica Shuff White of Columbus, Ohio; one uncle, Franklin A. (Tony) Shazier of Chilhowie, VA; and one great-great aunt, Margaret White of Chilhowie, VA. He was preceded in death by his father, Eric Miguel Shazier and his mother, Michelle Renee Olson. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, February 20, 1997 at the First Baptist Church of Chilhowie with Minister Stephen Fields, Rev. Kenneth Carter, Sr., Rev. Johnny Lee Johnson, Minister Melvin Johnson and Minister Nolan Wolfe officiated. Burial followed in the Chilhowie Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Pete Sturgill, David Preston, Nathaniel Fields, III and John Martin. Williams Funeral Home, Chilhowie, was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Shazier | Eric Miguel | 17 Feb 1997 | Eric Miguel Shazier, age 26, died February 17, 1997. He was an employee of Wal-Mart, Marion, VA. He is survived by his father, Franklin E. Shazier of Chilhowie, VA; his mother, Veronica Shuff White of Columbus, Ohio; one brother, Franklin A. (Tony) Shazier of Chilhowie, VA; one special great aunt, Margaret White of Chilhowie, VA. He was preceded in death by a son, Eric Michael Shazier, and a brother, Ketron Allen Shazier. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, February 20, 1997 at the First Baptist Church of Chilhowie with Minister Stephen Fields, Rev. Kenneth Carter, Sr., Rev. Johnny Lee Johnson, Minister Melvin Johnson and Minister Nolan Wolfe officiating. Burial followed in the Chilhowie Cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Tim Polk, Claude Branch, Charles Lee, Jay Thompson, Richard Jeter and Dean Spence. Honorary pallbearers were Kevin McClure, Tony Morris, Robert Jeter and Ronald Cahill. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie, was in charge of arrangements. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Greever Catron and Emma Catron. She is survived by her husband, Fred Severt; one sister, Nora Catron, Rural Retreat. Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 29, at 8 p.m. in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home with Pastor Jerry Fleenor officiating. The committal and interment service was conducted Tuesday, March 30, at 1 p.m. at the graveside in Rose Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Anderson Street United Methodist Church, 954 Anderson St., Bristol, Tenn. 37620. OakleyCook Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Wininger | Frankie | 17 Feb 1997 | Frankie Rogers Wininger, age 96, of 1215 Georgia Avenue, Bristol, TN, died Monday, February 17, 1997 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was the widow of Mr. Hal B. Wininger. Together they operated Wininger’s Grocery. She was born in Duffield, VA and lived for most of her life in Bristol. She was a member of Virginia Avenue United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Evelyn Blevins and a grandson, Barry Pugh. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. William (Billie) Pugh of Sugar Grove, VA; three granddaughters, Suzy E. Sutton of Bristol, TN, Johnynne B. Lerro of St. Augustine, FL, and Ellen Cooper of Bristol, VA; six great grandchildren; two great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. Wininger were conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Interment followed in Glenwood Cemetery. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home, Bristol, TN, was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blevins | Thomas Jonathan | 11 Dec 1914 | 18 Feb 1997 | Thomas Jonathan Blevins, age 82, died Tuesday, February 18, 1997 at a local nursing home in Stephenson, VA. He was born December 11, 1914 to James Ceburn and Charity Catherine “Cack” Greer Blevins in The Highlands of Grayson County, VA. He had been a mission worker with Konnarock Lutheran Mission until its closing in 1959, after which he worked for the Fairfax County Government in pumping station maintenance until his retirement in 1981. He was a member of Burnt Factory United Methodist Church, United Methodist Men, and a member of the Administrative Board of the Church. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Augusta Sluss Blevins of Stephenson, VA; three sons, Thomas Jonathan Blevins, Jr. of N. Hollywood, CA, Charles Lawton Blevins and David Carroll Blevins, both of Woodbridge, VA; three daughters, Mrs. Charles D. (Sheila) Brown of Winchester, VA, Kathryn Anne Bowers of Abingdon, VA, and Marjorie Karen Boeye of New Castle, CA; one sister, Ivory B. Chambers of Elk Creek, VA; two brothers, Elmer H. Blevins of Mouth of Wilson, VA and Charles Dawes Blevins of Marion, VA; 18 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held on Friday, February 21, 1997 at 1:00 p.m. at the Burnt Factory United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Kathleen Monge and the Rev. Edwin K. Bowers officiating. Serving as pallbearers were Mr. Blevins’ grandsons, the Burnt Factory Methodist Men, and Clarence Johnson. Burial was in the Shenandoah Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Burnt Factory United Methodist Church, c/o Mrs. Barbie Carlisle, 808 Apple Pie Ridge Road, Winchester, VA 22603. |
| Henderson | Mae B. | 18 Feb 1997 | Mae B. Henderson, age 89, of Damascus, VA died Tuesday, February 18, 1997 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, VA. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, VA and was the widow of Ted R. Henderson. She was a member of the Konnarock Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Konnarock, VA. She is survived by two daughters, Janet Lawson of Damascus, VA and Agnes Reedy of Pineville, LA; five sisters, Thelma Milligan, Virginia Rollins, and Helen Peacher, all of Nokesville, VA, Lucy Ward of Morristown, TN, and Lillian Stringer of Great Falls, VA; three grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. Henderson were conducted Thursday, February 20 in the Konnarock Seventh-Day Adventist Church with Pastor Ron Ihrig officiating. Burial was in Azen Cemetery of Konnarock, VA. Serving as pallbearers were Arley Hoosier, Jimmy Hoosier, Glenn Severt, Russell Adams, Bill Reedy, Tom Machin, and Ninevah Blevins. Honorary pallbearers were Earl Severt and Marvin Rider. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Konnarock Seventh-Day Adventist Church, Konnarock, VA. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus, VA was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Holmes | Evelyn Allison | 18 Feb 1997 | Evelyn (Allison) Holmes, age 74, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 1997 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. She was the widow of Raymond H. Holmes. Survivors include one stepson, Raymond H. Holmes Jr., Broadford; two stepdaughters, Mrs. Curtis (Sue) Gillespie, Rich Valley, and Mrs. John W. (Ella Mae) Harris, Broadford; one brother, Chester Allison, Oklahoma; one daughter-in-law, Delores Holmes, Broadford; six step-grandchildren; six step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 20, in the D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Benny Frye officiating. Burial was in the Mount Rose Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Saltville Rescue Squad. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Richardson | Mabel | 18 Feb 1997 | Mabel Ferguson Richardson, age 91, died Tuesday, February 18, 1997 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Loyette and Daniel A. Blevins of Marion, VA; two sisters, Mrs. Bobby (Joan) Atkins of Marion, VA and Mrs. Quinton (Charlotte) Blevins of Fairfax, VA; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted on Friday, February 21 in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with John D. Tilson officiating. Burial followed in South Fork Cemetery. Barnett’s Marion Funeral Home were in charge of arrangements. | |
| Doane | Carroll Franklin | 19 Feb 1997 | Carroll Franklin Doane, age 78, died Wednesday, Feb. 19, 1997 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Davidson Doane. Survivors include five daughters: Ruby Jean Taylor, Troutville, Audrey Bernice Doane, Rhonda Fern Widener and Patricia Irene Gentry, all of Chilhowie, and Shelia Grey Doane, Marion; four brothers, Ronald Doane, Saltville, Gordon Doane, Chilhowie, Clyde Doane, Woodbine, Md., and Doug Doane, Abingdon; five sisters: Lillian Cooper, Marion, Mamie Harris and Shirley Coe, both of Saltville, Anna LiCausi, Chilhowie, and Louise Hinkson, Clarksville, Md.; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, in D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Paul Jones officiating. A military graveside service was conducted in Rich Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery by the Saltville VFW Post No. 7328. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Puckett | Charles Clarence “Mouse” | 19 Feb 1997 | Charles Clarence “Mouse” Puckett, age 81, died Wednesday, February 19, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. He was a native of Russell County, VA and had lived most of his life in Washington County. He was a member of Mount Carmet Christial Church. Survivors include three sons, Zane Puckett, Hayes, VA, Dave Puckett, Glade Spring, VA, and Joe Puckett, Emory, VA; three daughters, Mrs. Phyllis Crane, Newport News, VA, Mrs. Rosylyn Parks, Richmond, VA, and Mrs. Debbie Alexander, Glade Spring, VA; three brothers, Arch Puckett, Bristol, VA, Turner Puckett, Pearisburg, VA, and Gene Puckett, Dover, DE; seven grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Farris Funeral Service, Abingdon, is in charge. | |
| Scyphers | Gay Cumbow | 19 Feb 1997 | Gay Cumbow Scyphers, age 75, died Wednesday, Feb 19, 1997 at her home in Abingdon. She was a native of Russell County and had lived most of her life in Washington County. She was a member of Greendale Chapel and was a former employee of People, Inc. She was preceded in death by one brother, Donald Cumbow. Survivors include her husband, Reece Scyphers; three sons, Evan Scyphers, Marion, Cecil Scyphers and David Scyphers, both of Abingdon; two daughters, Delores Jones, Roanoke, and Patty Cochran, Abingdon; two brothers, J. W. Cumbow, Rural Retreat, and Ronald Cumbow, Atkins; four sisters, Pauline Holmes, Abingdon, Alice Cumbow, Bristol, Jean Thompson, Greer, S.C., and Dorothy ReMine, Roanoke; eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild. Funeral services were conducted at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb 21, in Greendale Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Eggers officiating. Burial was in Knollkreg Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Greendale Chapel, P.O. Box 1314, Abingdon, VA 24312. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Brown | Nancy “Rose” Josephine | 20 Feb 1997 | Nancy Josephine “Rose” Brown, age 75, died Thursday, Feb. 20, 1997 at her home in Saltville. She was a member of the Plasterco United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Clarence Brown; one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Barbara B.) Lee, Lapeer, Mich.; three grandchildren, Mrs. Ronnie (Tammie) Holmes, Emory, Mrs. Duane (Marcy Jo) Erke, Charlotte, N.C., and David I. Lee, Lapeer, Mich.; four great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 24, in D. R. Henderson Funeral Home chapel with the Rev. Glenda Dennison and the Rev. Jack Sprinkle officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Saltville Rescue Squad or Community Hospice of America, 540 W. Main St., Wytheville, VA 24382. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Broyles | C. Frank | 20 Feb 1997 | C. Frank Broyles, 70, died Thursday, February 20, 1997 in Bristol Nursing Home. He was a retired painting contractor and a draftsman. He was also a veteran of World War II and a member of Bryars-Cobb United Methodist Church. Survivors include two brothers, James A. Broyles and William E. Broyles of Glade Spring, VA; three sisters, Mrs. Mildred B. Hunting, Mrs. Margaret B. Hogston and Mrs. Anne B. Ellis, all of Glade Spring, VA; two nieces; one nephew; three great-nieces; and three great-nephews. Farris Funeral Service, Abingdon, is in charge. | |
| VanHuss | Kermit R. “Dick” | 20 Feb 1997 | Kermit R. “Dick” VanHuss, age 52, of Damascus, died Thursday, Feb 20, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County, was employed by Mike Wills as a milk hauler, and was a lifelong farmer. He is survived by his wife, Louise VanHuss; two sons, Will VanHuss, Damascus, and Jay VanHuss, Jacksonville, Fla.; three sisters, JoAnn Smith, Abingdon, Shirley Neely, Damascus, and Lenna McCall, Meadowview; one grandson, William VanHuss; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Feb 22, in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Bill Reece officiating. Burial followed in Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Damascus Volunteer Rescue Squad, 32094 Government Road, Damascus, VA 24236. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blevins | Robert Lee | 21 Feb 1997 | Robert Lee Blevins, age 70, of Konnarock, died Friday, Feb. 21, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He had lived in Smyth County all his life and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a retired truck driver for Spector Freight Lines. He was a member of the VFW Post No. 4667, Marion, and a member of the Moose Lodge, Marion. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Lorene Blevins; three daughters, Irma Jackson, Winston-Salem, N.C., Audrey Cozino, Spokane, Wash., and Patricia Blevins, Abingdon; two sons, Robert D. Blevins and Ronald L. Blevins, both of Konnarock; two sisters, Ola McClure, Chilhowie, and Josephine West, Marion; three brothers, Lawrence Blevins, Woodbridge, Charles Blevins and Lloyd Blevins, both of Chilhowie; 15 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Johnny Ray Finley officiating. Burial was in the McDaniel Family Cemetery, Konnarock. Military graveside rites were conducted by the VFW Post No. 4667. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lambert | Trula Grady | 21 Feb 1997 | 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. | |
| Thompson | Ennis | 21 Feb 1997 | Ennis Lundy Thompson, age 83, of Chilhowie, died Friday, Feb 21, 1997 at her home. She attended the Lowman Valley Church of the Brethren. She is survived by one daughter, Judy Millsaps, Chilhowie; one son, Fred Heffinger, Bristol, Tenn.; one sister, Gladys Adams, Independence; four half brothers, Joseph Jack Lundy, Chilhowie, Bill Lundy, Roanoke, Owen Lundy and Ed Lundy; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb 23, at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with Steve Hutton and Charles Turley officiating. Burial followed in the Middlefork Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wright | Gertrude | 21 Feb 1997 | Gertrude Wright, age 75, of Damascus, died Friday, Feb 21, 1997 in the Wellmont Hospice House, Bristol, Tenn. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was the widow of Dub Wright. She was a member of Damascus United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, Wayne Shifflett, Damascus; one sister, Lavona Hurley, Meadowview; one grandson, John Shifflett, Damascus; one step-grandson, John Revils, Dewitt, Ark.; several nieces and nephews; two sisters-in- law, Elizabeth Wright and Nellie Preston; a lifelong special friend, Wanda Doss. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday, Feb 23, in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. R. J. Cullop officiating. The committal service and interment was held at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb 24, in Sunset Memorial Park, Damascus. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Tibbs | Woodrow | 22 Feb 1997 | Woodrow Tibbs, age 83, died Saturday, Feb 22, 1997 at his home in Marion. Mr. Tibbs was retired from the Franklin Furniture Company in Greenville, Tenn., where he worked for 17 years. Survivors include his wife, Flossie Lucille Tibbs, Marion; two daughters, Earline Blakely, Clio, Mich., and Lucille McFarlane, Kingsport, Tenn.; one son, Frank Tibbs, Dade City, Fla.; one brother, Garland Tibbs, Rural Retreat; six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today, Feb 26, at 2 p.m. in the Faith Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. J. B. Arthur and the Rev. Bobby Sawyers officiating. Interment followed in Wassum Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Fullen | Roy Lee | 23 Feb 1997 | Roy Lee Fullen, age 53, died Sunday, Feb. 23, 1997 at his home in Saltville. He was a member of the UMWA for 15 years. Survivors include four sons, Scott Fullen and Roy Fullen Jr., both of Saltville, Brian Fullen, Bristol, and Timothy Fullen, Abingdon; one daughter, Paula Olinger, Radford; three brothers, Bill Fullen and Allen Fullen, both of Saltville, and H. C. Jack Fullen, Hampton; four sisters, Sadie Call, Glade Spring, Stella Surber, Agnes Grant and Peggy Montgomery, all of Saltville; eight grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, in D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kyle French officiating. Burial was in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Patterson | Daisy | 23 Feb 1997 | Daisy Woodward Patterson, age 73, of Burgin, Ky., died Sunday, Feb. 23, 1997 in Ephraim McDowell Medical Center, Danville, Ky. She was the widow of G. B. Patterson Jr. Mrs. Patterson was a native of Saltville and a homemaker. She was a member of the Burgin Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Kenneth (Judy) Carey, Harrodsburg, Ky.; four brothers, David Woodward, Marion, Thomas D. Woodward, Roanoke, John H. Woodward, Halifax, and William K. Woodward, Abingdon; two sisters, Helen Campbell and Mary L. Fields, both of Saltville; one granddaughter; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 25, in the Ransdell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Geoff Barrett officiating. Burial was in Spring Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Ransdell Funeral Chapel in Harrodsburg, Ky., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Prater | Bessie | 23 Feb 1997 | Bessie Richardson Prater, age 90, died Sunday, Feb. 23, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Prater was preceded in death by her husband, Rush D. Prater; two sons, James Prater and David Amos Prater; one grandson, David A. “Pete” Prater. She is survived by four daughters: Mary Finley of Atkins, Peggy Woods and Virginia Harris, both of Marion, and Ramona Goodman of Summerville, S.C.; three sons: Edgar Prater of Sevierville, Tenn., Curtis Prater of Marion, and Richard Prater of Chilhowie; three daughters-in-law, Sue Thomas Prater of Sevierville, Tenn., Mary Louthian Prater of Marion, and Mary Ann Stuart Prater of Chilhowie; four sons-in-law: Jack Finley, Roger Woods and Johnny Harris, all of Marion, and Phillip Goodman of Summerville, S.C.; one sister, Pearl Crewey Poston of Marion; 29 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, one greatgreat- grandchild, one step-grandchild and three stepgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 27, at 2 p.m. at the Church of God of Prophecy, Brown Subdivision, Marion, with the Rev. Paul Horton and the Rev. Chester Hensley officiating. Burial followed in Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Heneger | Karl Albert | 24 Feb 1997 | Karl Albert Henegar, age 86, died Monday, Feb. 24, 1997 at his home in Saltville. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Stella S. Henegar; one sister, Louise Harrison, Roanoke; several nieces and nephews Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 26, in the Elizabeth Cemetery with the Rev. Scott A. Robertson-Gouge officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Saltville VFW Post No. 7328. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Moser | Charles Baker | 24 Feb 1997 | Charles Baker Moser, age 82, died Monday, Feb. 24, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Moser was a member of the New Bethel Baptist Church. He was the former president of the Carpenters Union Local 176 and served on the Virginia State AFL/CIO Executive Board. He also worked for the West Virginia State Apprenticeship Council. Survivors include his wife, Eliza Pickle Moser, Chilhowie; one daughter, Linda Moser McClure, Chilhowie; two sons, James E. Moser, DeBary, Fla., and Gene Moser, Taylors, S.C.; four grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Feb. 27, at 11 a.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Otis Barker and the Rev. Avery Sheets officiating. Burial will follow in Thomas 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. | |
| Scott | Margaret Emma Lee | 25 Feb 1997 | Margaret Emma Lee Richardson Scott, age 65, died Tuesday, Feb 25, 1997 in Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tenn. Mrs. Scott was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Eugene “Buck” Scott. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Lawrence Eugene and Anita Scott of Roanoke; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Patricia “Pat” and David Bowman, Barbara Ann and Willie Anderson, and Rebecca “Becky” Scott, all of Marion; nine grandchildren, one great-grandchild; one sister, Stella Robinson, Marion; a special sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Sam Haga of Plainsville, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews; two special nieces, Norma Reedy and Jean Baumgardner; a very special little girl, Anna Bowman; three special friends, Glenna Sexton, Polly Sturgill, and Shirley Burgess. Funeral services were held Friday, Feb 28, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Pastor Ed Schaack and Vicar Cecie Haxton officiating. Burial followed in Attoway Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Brosmer | Raymond J. | 26 Feb 1997 | Raymond J. Brosmer, age 83, died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Grace Storms Brosmer of Marion; two sons, Allan Scott Brosmer of Bangor, Maine and Bradley James Brosmer of Parks, La.; one sister, Ruth B. Kane of Ithaca, N.Y.; three stepdaughters, Margie Ann Hamrick of Louisville, Tenn., Sharman Stacey Storms of Marion, and Melody BethAnn Billeaud of Youngsville, La.; one stepson, Michael Kent Storms of Hazelton, Penn.; one niece, Karen Kane Nichol of Ithaca, N.Y.; one first cousin, David Phelps of Norwich, N.Y. A Mass of Resurrection will be held today, March 1, at 5:30 p.m. at the St. John’s Catholic Church, Marion, with Father Bob Krenik officiating. Burial will follow at a later date in the St. Paul’s Cemetery, Norwich, N.Y. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 919 North Michigan Ave., Chicago, Ill. 60611. The family will receive friends today from 3 to 5 p.m. at the St. John’s Catholic Church in Marion. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cregger | Carl Sidney | 26 Feb 1997 | Carl Sidney Cregger, age 90, died Wednesday, Feb. 26, 1997 at his home in Saltville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Odell Cregger; one son, Robert Cregger; and one grandchild. He was a member of the First Church of God and was a retired employee of the Olin Corporation. Survivors include two daughters, Mildred Allison, Saltville, and Sue Rowe, Roanoke; one sister, Sarah Brooks, Saltville; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 28, in D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Mumpower and Dr. Woodrow McIntyre officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Long | Harold | 26 Feb 1997 | 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. | |
| Scott | Joseph Justin | 26 Feb 1997 | Joseph Justin Scott, age 81, died Wednesday, Feb 26, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a partner in Scott Furniture Company in Marion along with his brothers, W. W. Scott Jr. and James Scott, for 37 years. He attended National Business College in Roanoke. Mr. Scott was a charter member and past president of Marion Lions Club, a charter member and former Commander of VFW Post 4667, past president of Marion Retail Merchants Association, and a member of Smyth County Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of the Masonic Lodge #31, and a lifetime member of the First United Methodist Church. He served in the U.S. Navy in World War II, as SKlc on an attack transport, the U.S.S. DuPage. He received the American Theatre and Asiatic Pacific Medals. Mr. Scott was preceded in death by his father, Wilson White Scott; his mother, Lillie Stephenson Scott; two brothers, John M. and James S. Scott; and a sister, Martha S. Kingham. He is survived by his wife, Alpha Johnstone Scott of Marion; three daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa EdgertonScott and Fredrick R. Edgerton Jr. of Shreveport, La., Susan S. and James D. Brooks of Williamsburg, Elizabeth S. and Dr. James L. Gates of Marion; one brother, Wilson W. Scott Jr. of Marion; four grandchildren: Carrie Jane Brooks, Jeffrey Scott Brooks, Emily Raasch Gates and Justin Lewis Gates; five nephews and three nieces. Funeral services will be held today, March 1, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church with Dr. J. N. Howard officiating. Entombment will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 115 S. Church St., Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Brewer | Tinia Louise | 28 Feb 1997 | Tinia Louise Brewer, age 95, died Friday, Feb. 28, 1997 in a nursing home in Abingdon. She was a native of Smyth County and was the widow of the Rev. Berl H. Brewer who was a former pastor at Wood Howell Christian Church in Bristol and several other churches in the area. Survivors include one sister, Grace Jones, Abingdon; four nieces, Carole Colley, Abingdon, Bernice Dunn and Mary Lou Fontenot, both of Bristol, and June Nottingham, Kingsport, Tenn.; two nephews, Oliver Talbert and Randolph Talbert, both of Saltville. Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 1, in West End Cemetery in Wytheville with the Rev. Robert Tolar Jr. officiating. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church, 20290 Wood Howell Road, Bristol, VA 24202. Farris Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blockston | Eric Macy | 2 Mar 1997 | Eric Macy Blockston, infant son of Rhonda Faye Blevins and Jim Blockston of Red Line, Penn., died Sunday, March 2, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. In addition to his parents, survivors include his maternal grandmother, Marie Blevins, Marion; paternal grandparents, James and Patricia Blockston, Baltimore, Md.; one sister, Andrea Wilson; one brother, Zachary Blockston. Graveside services were held Tuesday, March 4, at 3 p.m. at the Roselawn Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Richardson | Mary | 12 Jan 1918 | 3 Mar 1997 | Mary Campbell Cook Richardson, age 79, of Greenville, Del., died Monday, March 3, 1997 at her home. She was born in Marion on Jan 12, 1918 to the late George F. and Elsie Campbell Cook. She attended Marion Junior College and Hollands College. She was involved in community and church activities having been a deacon and trustee at Lower Brandywine Presbyterian Church. She was an active member of Chapter E of the PEO Sisterhood. She is survived by her husband of 57 years, Graham M. Richardson; three daughters, Janet C. Sky of Lewisville, Texas, Elizabeth R. Troutman of York, Penn., and Mary G. Richardson of Gwynedd Valley, Penn.; four grandchildren. A memorial service will be held today, March 8, at 2 p.m. at Lower Brandywine Presbyterian Church in Centerville, Del. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Lower Brandywine Presbyterian Church, 101 Old Kennett Road, Centerville, Del. 19807; Delaware Hospice, 3515 Silverside Road, Wilmington, Del. 19810, or your favorite charity. Spicer-Mullikin Funeral Home in Wilmington, Del., is in charge of arrangements. |
| Lee | Clarence F., Sr. | 3 Mar 1997 | 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. | |
| Williams | James Lewis | 26 Sep 1908 | 5 Mar 1997 | James Lewis “Mr. J. L.” Williams, age 88, of Matthews, N.C., died Wednesday, March 5, 1997 in Presbyterian Hospital. Mr. Williams was born Sept 26, 1908 in Travelers Rest, S.C., the son of the late Hosea Holmes Williams and Vintie (Golden) Williams. He was a graduate of North Greenville Academy. He received a full scholarship to play football at the University of South Carolina. Following a knee injury, Mr. Williams transferred to North Carolina State College in Raleigh where he graduated in June 1932 with honors as the first and perhaps the only student ever to receive two Bachelors Degrees on the same day; one in Civil Engineering and one in Architectural Engineering. Mr. Williams spent the War years with the U.S. War Department Corps of Engineers in the “Manhattan District” producing the Atomic Bomb that successfully contributed to the conclusion of World War II. After the war, he established a successful Architectural-Engineering practice in Marion and remained here until 1958 when he moved the practice to Matthews, N.C., where he was joined by his three sons. Mr. Williams was baptized in Marion by Dr. Primativo Delgado and was a member of First Baptist Church in Matthews, N.C., at the time of his death. Mr. Williams was a registered Engineer and a registered Architect in eight southeastern states during his active business years. He was a Fellow in the American Registered Architects; a member of the American Institute of Architects; Certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards; Certified by the National Council of State Boards of Engineering Examiners. He was a York Rite Mason and a Shriner (Kazim Temple). He is survived by his wife, Clara Williams; three sons and daughters-in-law, Bob and Jane Williams, and Frank Williams, all of Matthews, N.C., and Bill and Barbara Williams of Charlotte, N.C.; two daughters and son-in-law, Susan Galpin of Huntsville, Ala., and Katy Peacock and husband George of Garner, N.C.; 11 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted today, March 8, at 2 p.m. at the mausoleum at Forest Lawn East with the Rev. Ron Prevatte officiating and the Rev. Brad Sallee assisting. Interment will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Building Fund of First Baptist Church of Matthews, P.O. Box 248, Matthews, N.C. Williams-Dearborn Funeral Home in Matthews, N.C., is in charge of arrangements. |
| Widner | Dorsey | 5 Mar 1997 | Dorsey Preston Widner, age 67, of Marion, formerly of Rural Retreat, died Wednesday, March 5, 1997 in the Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn. He was born in Washington County, the son of the late Robert and Ellie Widner. He was a member of the Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church in Atkins and was a retired auto mechanic with Meredith’s Garage in Rural Retreat. He is survived by his wife, Helen Blevins Widner, of the home; four stepdaughters: Donna Blevins, Chantilly, Teresa Meek, Marion, Rhoda Thomas, Fort Chiswell, and Mary Nickolson, Wauchula, Fla.; four stepsons: Freddy Blevins, Johnny Blevins, Bobby Blevins, and Jimmy Blevins, all of Marion; three sisters, Liney Peake, Ella Kegley, and Fronie Reeves, all of Marion; two brothers, James (Jim) Widner, Rural Retreat, and Bobby Widner, Marion; 17 step-grandchildren, several step-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, March 7, at 2 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment followed in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Snow | George B. | 7 Mar 1997 | George B. Snow, age 62, of Graham, N.C., died Friday, March 7, 1997 at his home. He was a native of Smyth County and was the son of the late Andy Kyle and Lillie Fouse Snow. He was a retired technologist with LabCorp and was of the Christian faith. Mr. Snow was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, a member of the American Society of Clinical Pathologists, and a former employee of Virginia for 18 years. He was a graduate of Roanoke College and Marion Junior College. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Lou Ward Snow; one daughter, Mary Elizabeth Ferguson, Tacoma, Wash.; two sons, Windom Blair Snow, Burlington, N.C., and Blain Scott Snow, Gloucester; one sister, Sue Miller, Chilhowie; four brothers, Andy Richard Snow and Roy Snow, both of Chilhowie, William Herbert Snow, Durham, N.C., and Gordon Snow, Knoxville, Tenn.; four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 9, at 6:30 p.m. in McClure Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jay Kennett, chaplain of the Hospice of Ala/Caswell officiating. Graveside services were conducted at Graham Memorial Park on Monday, March 10. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Ala/Caswell or to the American Cancer Society. McClure Funeral Service Inc. in Graham, N.C., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Ellis | Margaret Johnson | 8 Mar 1997 | Margaret Johnston Ellis, age 84, widow of Joseph E. Ellis, died Saturday, March 8, 1997 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Ellis graduated from Marion High School and attended Marion Junior College. She was a member of the Royal Oak Presbyterian Church, the Holston Hills Country Club, and a past president of the Marion Junior Woman’s Club. Survivors include two daughters, Peggy Jo E. Gill, Carlisle, Mass., and Annette E. Osborne, Bluefield; four grandchildren: Stephanie Osborne Hickey, Wright Patterson AFB, Ohio, Curtis Hall Osborne, Richmond, Lynette Osborne Chambers, Raleigh, N.C., and William Love Osborne III, Youngsville, N.C.; three great-grandchildren: John Robert Hickey Jr., Jillian Rose Hickey, and William Chase Chambers; one sister-in-law, Mrs. Frances Ellis, Richmond. Funeral services were held Monday, March 10, at 11 a.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Edgar Ferrell and Dr. Sheldon Sorge officiating. Burial followed in the Roselawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations should be made to the Royal Oak Presbyterian Church. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hash | James V. | 8 Mar 1997 | James V. Hash, 87, formerly of Smyth County, died Saturday, March 8, 1997 in Peach Bottom, Penn. He is survived by two sons and three daughters; three sisters, Ethel Hash, Johnson City, Tenn., Belle Rowland, Francis Marion Manor, and Nancy Rhudy, Marion; two brothers, Major Hash, Chilhowie, and Max Hash, Pleasantville, N. J. Funeral services and burial were held March 12 in Peach Bottom, Penn. DeWald Funeral Home in Quarryville, Penn., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Price | Rosie Virginia | 8 Mar 1997 | Rosie Virginia Price, age 78, of Glade Spring, died Saturday, March 8, 1997 in Cedar Lawn Convalescent Home in Abingdon. She was the widow of the Rev. Floyd B. Price. Survivors include one daughter, Eva Kay (Poston) Davenport, Meadowview; three sisters, Mary Garrett, Glade Spring, Annie Jones, Chilhowie, and Ellar Helton, Bristol, Tenn.; one brother, Robert Stanley, Glade Spring; three grandchildren, Ricky Poston, Tracy Poston and Stacy Poston. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday, March 9, in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Gene Little and the Rev. George Wingard officiating. Committal services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, March 10, in Baptist Cemetery, Glade Spring. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Bridgeman | Mary Susie | 9 Mar 1997 | Mary Susie Bridgeman, age 73, of Marion, died Sunday, March 9, 1997 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Bridgeman lived most of her life in Smyth County. She worked for the Marion Laundry Company for several years and also worked for Lincoln Aircraft Factory. She was of the Protestant faith. Survivors include her husband, Walter James Bridgeman; two sons, Jimmy Lee Bridgeman, Sugar Grove, and Michael Dean Bridgeman, Marion; one sister, Ella Mae Winebarger, Marion; two brothers, Oliver Burkett, Sterling, and George Burkett, Speedwell; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 11, in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Jimmy Shupe officiating. Burial followed in the Ridgedale Cemetery in Rich Valley. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Matson | Clara Edna | 9 Mar 1997 | Clara Edna Matson, age 76, of Saltville, died Sunday, March 9, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Michael (Rebecca) West, Memphis, Tenn.; one granddaughter, Elise West, Memphis, Tenn.; one sister, Annie Reed, Princeton, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, March 12, in D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Clarence Frye and the Rev. Lewis Price officiating. Burial will be in the Elizabeth Cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Rust | Elizabeth S. | 9 Mar 1997 | Elizabeth S. Rust, age 99, of Glade Spring, died Sunday, March 9, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She had lived all her life in Washington County. Survivors include two daughters, Lucille E. Poore, Smyrna, Ga., and Ruth Thomas, Glade Spring; one sister, Ethel Dancy, Meadowview; 21 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, March 12, in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Tom Sullivan officiating. Burial will be in the Mount Rose Cemetery, Glade Spring. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Mason | David French | 26 Feb 1914 | 10 Mar 1997 | David French Mason, age 83, of Gastonia, N.C., died Monday, March 10, 1997 at Gaston Memorial Hospital in Gastonia. He was born Feb. 26, 1914 in Glade Spring, the son of the late James Porter Mason and Lillian Martin Mason. He was preceded in death by four sisters: Mary Louisa Mason Keister Oglesby; Susan Mason Wildasin; Carolyn Mason; and Elinor Mason; two brothers: Douglas French Mason and William Bernard Mason; one half-brother, James Bernard Mason; one half-sister, Josephine Bowen Mason; two nephews, David Mason Wildasin and James Jones Wildasin. Mr. Mason graduated from Emory & Henry College with a chemistry degree. He worked as a research chemist, first for Calco Chemical Company, a division of American Cyanamid in Damascus. Then beginning in 1942, he worked for Southern Dyestuff (Sandoz) in Mount Holly, N.C., for more than 40 years until he retired. Mr. Mason lived in Mount Holly from 1942 until 1994. He was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Mount Holly where he served as a trustee, an elder, and a Deacon. He was active in the Mount Holly Rotary Club for 35 years. He was a charter member of the Carolina Piedmont Section of the American Chemical Society and served as chairman for one year. He served as a trustee of Gaston College and for many years he was active in the affairs of the Red Cross. Mr. Mason is survived by his wife of 58 years: Virginia Wright (Doll) Mason of Gastonia; four children and three sons-in-law: Susan Wright Mason and Richard Roth of Anchorage, Alaska; Janet Mason and G. Edward Lee of Durham, N.C.; David French Mason Jr. of Asheville, N.C.; and Lucinda Mason and William Deese of Manassas; two grandchildren, Elizabeth and Will Mason-Deese; four nephews, Bernard Mason, Douglas Mason, James Mason, and Charles Keister; one niece, Lillian Keister Rexford. A memorial service will be held today, March 12, at 11 a.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Mount Holly, N.C., with the Rev. Randall Boggs and the Rev. Wilson P. Rhoton officiating. A funeral service will be held Thursday, March 13, at 3 p.m. at Glade Spring Presbyterian Church at Old Glade with the Rev. Timothy E. Bird officiating. Burial will follow in Old Glade Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Glade Spring Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 336, Glade Spring, VA 24340; to the First Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 687, Mt. Holly, N.C. 28120; or to a charity of your choice. The family will receive friends at Covenant Village in Gastonia today from 2 to 3 p.m. Caruthers Funeral Home in Gastonia, N.C., and Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie are in charge of arrangements. |
| Holmes | Pamela Denise | 10 Mar 1997 | Pamela Denise Holmes, age 23, of Saltville, died Monday, March 10, 1997 at her mother’s home in Saltville. She was a member of Reach Out for Christ Church. Survivors include her husband, Edward D. “Eddie” Holmes, Saltville; one son, Christopher Daniel “Bubba” Holmes, of the home; her parents, Paul and Barbara Holmes, Saltville; her maternal grandmother, Flora “Bug” Keith, Saltville; two brothers, Patrick Holmes and Payton Holmes, both of Saltville; two sisters, Paula Holmes, Glade Spring, and Krystal Cannon, Saltville. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 13, in the Cardwell Town Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Danny Keith and the Rev. Charles Keith officiating. Burial was in the Taylor Family Cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Murray | Lois S. | 26 Jan 1901 | 11 Mar 1997 | Lois S. Murray, age 96, died Tuesday, March 11, 1997 in the Columbia Edmond Memorial Center in Edmond, Okla. She was born Jan. 26, 1901 in Meadowview, to Henry Newton and Emma A. Goodman Stump. She had trained as a nurse prior to her marriage to Clyde Lester Murray Sr. on July 24, 1920 in Iowa. They lived in the Enid, Okla., area for more than 50 years. Mrs. Murray was a homemaker, a member of the Eastern Star, the East Side Garden Club, AARP and the University Place Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband; one son; one sister, Maude Stump Moore of Seven Mile Ford; and two brothers. She is survived by one son, Robert C. Murray of Richardson, Texas; one sister, Sena Blessing of Seven Mile Ford; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, March 14, at 10 a.m. in the University Place Christian Church with the Rev. Mike S. Nicolson and the Rev. John Peterson officiating. Burial followed in the Memorial Park Cemetery. Henninger-Allen Funeral Home in Edmond, Okla., was in charge of arrangements. |
| Faine | Charles E. | 11 Mar 1997 | Charles E. Faine, of Mason, Ohio, formerly of Marion, died Tuesday, March 11, 1997. Mr. Faine served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard in World War II. He was a plant manager for Brunswick Corp. and vice president of operations for Textron/Randall Corp. He is survived by his wife, Avanelle Spicer Faine; one daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and Randall Sale; two sons and daughter-in-law, Daniel and Sharon Faine, and Richard Faine; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Margaret and Sherman Smith, Ann and Joe Baker, Joyce and Daryl Lust, and Virginia and Gary Murray; four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, March 14, at 2 p.m. at the Shorten & Ryan Funeral Home in Mason, Ohio. Memorial donations may be made to the Cancer Society or the Heart Association. Shorten & Ryan Funeral Home in Mason, Ohio was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Greear | Roger Lee | 11 Mar 1997 | Roger Lee Greear, age 72, of Sugar Grove, died Tuesday, March 11, 1997 in Old Hickory, Tenn. He is survived by his wife, Sybil Greear of Sugar Grove; two daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon and Greg Fitzpatrick of Coral Springs, Fla., and Gail and David Brinegar of Old Hickory, Tenn.; two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Judy Greear of Lakeworth, Fla., and Ric and Mavis Greear of Chattanooga, Tenn.; 14 grandchildren and eight great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, March 14, at 11 a.m. at the Wharf Hill United Methodist Church in Sugar Grove with the Rev. Tom Martin officiating. Burial followed in Ridge Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Johnson | Paul B. “Fondie” | 11 Mar 1997 | Paul B. “Fondie” Johnson Sr., age 70, died Tuesday, March 11, 1997 at his home in Damascus. Mr. Johnson was a lifelong resident of Damascus and was a retired employee from the Damascus Hosiery Mill. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred L. Johnson and a brother, James L. Johnson. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife, Ernestine C. Johnson; one daughter, Teresa Johnson Wilson, Damascus; one son, Paul B. Johnson Jr., Clarksville, Tenn.; his mother, Minnie R. Johnson, Damascus; the mother of his children, Esther Johnson White, Seven Mile Ford; one sister, Margaret Lewis, Damascus; two brothers, Jack Johnson and Howard Johnson, both of Damascus; six stepchildren: Harry Rouse, Wideners Valley, Earl Morphew, Chilhowie, Earnest Morphew, Charlotte, N.C., Judy Coalson Maier, Banner Elk, N.C., Lee Morphew and Larry Coalson, both of Damascus; three grandchildren, Andrea Danielle Wilson, Christy Mae Johnson and Chad Frederick Johnson; several step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 13, in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. R. J. Cullop officiating. Committal service and interment were held at 11 a.m. Friday, March 14, at Sunset Memorial Park, Damascus. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Jones | Maude Elizabeth Jonas | 11 Mar 1997 | Maude Elizabeth Jonas Jones, age 92, of Annandale, formerly of Cripple Creek, died Tuesday, March 11, 1997. She is survived by two daughters, Delores G. Ferguson of Annandale, and Audrey Pearson of Eastern, Md.; three sons, Cloyd O. Jones Jr., Manassas, Clayton Jones of Del Ray, Fla., and Douglas E. Jones of Annandale; two sisters, Lucille Goad, and Edith Stuart, both of Fries; 14 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Sunday, March 16, at 2 p.m. at the St. Peter’s Lutheran Cemetery in Cripple Creek. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight at the Gillman Funeral Chapel. Gillman Funeral Chapel in Wytheville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Powers | Winnie | 11 Mar 1997 | Winnie Brewer Powers, age 90, widow of A. R. Powers, died Tuesday, March 11, 1997 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. She is survived by six daughters: Pearl Johnson of Chilhowie, Betty Creasy of Marion, Lucille Reed and Shelby Jean Powers, both of Killeen, Texas, Carol Creasy of Glade Spring, and Judy Aiken of Lithonia, Ga.; two sons, Wayne Powers of Jenkin Jones, W.Va., and Donald Powers of Texas; one sister, Frances Jones of Chilhowie. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 13, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Creasy officiating. Burial was in Grosses Creek Cemetery in Chilhowie. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Tibbs | Curtis Ray | 11 Mar 1997 | Curtis Ray Tibbs, age 82, died Tuesday, March 11, 1997 at his home in the Groseclose community of Rural Retreat. Mr. Tibbs was a retired employee of the General Shale Corp. and a member of the Groseclose First Church of God. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Lillian Smith Tibbs, and one son, David Lee Tibbs. He is survived by three daughters, Ila Jean Pickle, Rural Retreat, Linda Armstrong, Marion, and Lori Hayes, Crockett; two sons, Danny Tibbs, Rocky Gap, and Curtis Tibbs, Atkins; three sisters, Ruth Tibbs, Marion, Mary Faine, Damascus, and Dora Lee Woods, Atkins; two brothers, James Armstrong, Atkins, and Claude Tibbs, Marion; eight grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, 12 step-grandchildren, four step-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 13, at 2 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. William Watson Sr., and the Rev. Thomas Bunting officiating. Interment followed in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Groseclose. The family requests that those who prefer make memorials to the Hospice of America (Wythe County Chapter). Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Haga | Fred Allen | 14 Mar 1997 | Fred Allen Haga, 56, died Friday, March 14, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Haga was a lifelong resident of Smyth County and had worked at the Auto Village in Chilhowie for 38 years. He was also an active CBer. Survivors include his wife, Janice Haga, Marion; three daughters, Nevada Jane Haga, Wanda Faye Hankla, both of Marion, and Christina Vanhoy, Chilhowie; two sons, Roby Allen Haga, Marion, and Anthony Wayne Haga, Chilhowie; five sisters, Rozelle Stewart, Lynchburg, Lucille Tibbs, Nebo, Golda Tilson, Marion, Shirley Ririe, Salt Lake City, Utah, Wanda Hardy, Pineland, Texas; two brothers, Gale Haga, Kerhonkson, N.Y., and Jim Haga, Marion; two daughters-in- law, Cindy Haga and Norma Haga; two sons-in-law, John Hankla Jr. and Scott Vanhoy; 10 grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, and a special friend, Gene Little and family. Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 17, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gene Little officiating. Burial followed in Wassum Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Kirk | Beatrice Roberta | 14 Mar 1997 | Beatrice Roberta Kirk, 53, of Rhoadesville, died Friday, March 14, 1997 in Fairfax Hospital. She was a member of the Manassas Free Will Baptist Church and was attending Franconia Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher. She had been employed with NEC Technology for more than eight years. She was preceded in death by her parents, James O. and Gertrude B. Paxton. She is survived by her husband of 36 years, Rev. Paul Edward Kirk; four sons, James E. Kirk, of Bealton, Paul David Kirk of New Baltimore, Larry a. Kirk of Sumerduck, and William W. Kirk of Catlett; two daughters, Beatrice “Elaine” Miller of Midland, and Rebecca Ann Pembleton of New Baltimore; four sisters, Anne Paxton, Grottoes, Dorothy Paxton of Manassas, Joyce Sisson of Manassas Park, and Lena Leonard of Fayetteville, N.C.; nine grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, March 17, at 2 p.m. at the Valley View Baptist Church in Sugar Grove with the Rev. Lester Horton and the Rev. Raymond Bevins officiating. Burial followed in the Kirk Family Cemetery in Sugar Grove. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Smith | Joyce | 14 Mar 1997 | Joyce Cardwell Smith, 62, died Friday, March 14, 1997 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Smyth County where she had lived most of her life. Survivors include her husband, Sherman Smith Jr.; one son, Randall E. Smith; her mother, Flossie McNew Cardwell, Saltville; two brothers, Everett Clifton Cardwell Jr., and Freddie Joe Cardwell, both of Saltville; one sister, Betty Cardwell Mitchell, Saltville; one grandson; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 16, in Mount Rose Cemetery Mausoleum, Glade Spring, with the Rev. Robert Krenick officiating. Entombment was in the mausoleum. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Howe | Percy William | 16 Mar 1997 | Percy William Howe, 68, formerly of Kingsport, Tenn., died Sunday, March 16, 1997 at Medical Center East, Birmingham, Ala. He was a native of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, then resided in Gadsden, Ala., and had lived in Kingsport for the past five years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and retired from Alabama Power Company. He was a member of Eastlake United Methodist Church and First Broad Street United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Frances Fischer Howe; one daughter, Ginger Howe, Mascot, Tenn.; three sons and daughters-in-law, Fred and Kitty Howe and Danny and Debbie Howe, all of Kingsport, Tenn., and Harry and Denise Howe, Marion; four grandchildren, Will, Amanda, Virginia and Matthew Howe; two sisters, Salena Jones, Gadsden, Ala., and Mrs. Ralph (Claire) Myrick, Summerdale, Ala.; several nephews and grand nieces; best friend and fishing buddy, Charles Stringer. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, March 20, in First Broad Street United Methodist Church with the Rev. Charles Lippse and Dr. William Randal Frye officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First Broad Street United Methodist Church, Music Department or Carpenters Helpers, 100 East Church Circle, Kingsport, Tenn. 37662, or to Project Cross Roads, P.O. Box 945, Marion, VA 24354. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home in Kingsport, Tenn., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Parsons | Glen Charles | 10 May 1928 | 17 Mar 1997 | Glen Charles Parsons, 68, of Chilhowie, formerly of Ashe county, N.C., died Monday, March 17, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Parsons was born in Ashe County, N.C., May 10, 1928 to Joseph and Sarah Leek Parsons. He is survived by four sisters, Barbara Childress of Jefferson, N.C., Marie Forrester of Lincolnton, N.C., Gladys Van Hoosier of Seven Mile Ford, and Faye Holcomb, Sparta, N.C.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 20, at 2 p.m. at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel with interment in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens in Jefferson, N.C. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel, Jefferson, N.C., is in charge of arrangements. |
| Moser | Eliza Pickle | 17 Mar 1997 | Eliza Pickle Moser, 79, widow of Charles Baker Moser, died Monday, March 17, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Moser was a native of Smyth County having lived here most of her life. She worked at Harwood in Marion, Supreme Mills in Chilhowie and at the Bonham’s Packing House for a number of years. She was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Linda Moser McClure, Chilhowie; two sons, James E. Moser, DeBary, Fla., and Gene Moser, Taylors, S.C.; two sisters, Nannie Pickle, Chilhowie, and Linna Eller, Peach Bottom, Penn.; six grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, March 20, at 11 a.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Otis Barker, the Rev. Avery Sheets and the Rev. Mike Haga officiating. Interment will follow in the Thomas Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight, Wednesday, March 19, at the funeral home. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Martin | Joyce Davidson | 18 Mar 1997 | Joyce Davidson Martin, 52, of Tannersville, died Tuesday, March 18, 1997 in U.Va. Hospital in Charlottesville. Survivors include her husband, John E. Martin; one son, John E. Martin Jr., Tannersville; one daughter and son-in-law, Melissa Lynn and Eugene Tuell, Saltville; her mother, Mary Davidson, Saltville; two brothers, Kenneth Davidson and Billy Davidson, both of Saltville; two sisters, Josie Pennington, Chilhowie, and Peggy Pack, Marion; five grandchildren: Amber and Braden Helton, Joey Tuell, John David Martin and Claudine Martin; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, March 21, in D. R. Henderson Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Benny Frye and the Rev. Jimmy Martin officiating. Burial was in the Martin family cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Neal | Pauline H. | 18 Mar 1997 | Pauline H. Neal, 79, died Tuesday, March 18, 1997 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Mrs. Neal was born in Washington County but lived a number of years in Norfolk. She had been living in Smyth County for the past 12 years. She was a member of the Falling Water Baptist Church in Marion and was an avid cook. Survivors include her husband, Edgar Neal, Marion; two daughters, Shirley Russell, Marion, and Joann Bishop, Norfolk; two grandchildren, Tad Russell and Todd Bishop, both of Norfolk; two great-grandchildren, Laura Bishop and Darrell Bishop, both of Norfolk; two sisters, Logine Johnson, Front Royal, and Laura Fisher, Fayetteville, N. C.; one brother, Richard Henderson, Deland, Fla. Funeral services were conducted Friday, March 21, at 11 a.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Chapel with Pastor Tim Boyette and Pastor Troy Allen officiating. Burial followed in Zion Cemetery in Washington County. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Popperwill | Barbara | 18 Mar 1997 | Barbara Salmons Popperwill, 39, died Tuesday, March 18, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital, where she was formerly employed at Smyth County Community Hospital. She is survived by one daughter, Deborah F. Russell of Marion; her father, Eugene Salmons of Marion; her grandmother, Stella Mae Salmons of Marion; three sisters, Brenda Hutson and Louise Fedorchuk, both of Marion, and Patty Gainey of Hartsville, S.C.; one brother, Eugene Salmons Jr., Millers Creek, N.C.; three grandchildren, Brittiany Russell, Paige Russell and Jessica Russell. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 20, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with burial in Round Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight, Wednesday, March 19, from 7 to 9 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Sheets | Willie Lee | 18 Mar 1997 | Willie Lee Thompson Sheets, 82, formerly of Abingdon and Chilhowie, widow of Carl Bernard Sheets, died Tuesday, March 18, 1997. She was a retired nurse from Smyth County Community Hospital and a member of Cool Spring Baptist Church in Mechanicsville. She is survived by one son, Carl (Butch) Sheets; two daughters, Myrna Seward and Barbara Marsland; one sister, Louise Lethcoe, Damascus; five grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 20, at Bennett Funeral Home in Richmond. Graveside services were conducted Friday, March 21, at 11:30 a.m. at Mountain View Cemetery in Chilhowie. Bennett Funeral Home in Richmond was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Dembaugh | Larry Edward | 19 Mar 1997 | Larry Edward Dembaugh, 34, of Bristol, Tenn., died Wednesday, March 19, 1997 at the home of his mother in Chilhowie where he had lived for the past year. He was a native of London, England and had lived in the Bristol area for the past 17 years. He was a 1979 graduate of Stafford High School, Fredericksburg, and was a member of Hartwood Presbyterian Church, Hartwood. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Wendy and Bobby Billings, Chilhowie; one sister, Mrs. Perry (Lesley) Pruitt, Kingsport, Tenn.; one brother, Paul Dembaugh, Bristol; his maternal grandmother, Enid Lyford, London; one stepdaughter, Fallon Dembaugh; two nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, March 20, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Dunn officiating. Burial was private. Weaver Funeral Home in Bristol was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Moore | Judy Elizabeth | 19 Mar 1997 | Judy Elizabeth Moore, 53, of Manassas, died Wednesday, March 19, 1997 at Hospice of Northern Virginia in Arlington. She was born in Southwest Virginia and had lived in Manassas since 1960. She was a member of Yorkshire Full Gospel Church in Manassas. Survivors include her husband of 24 years, Don R. Moore; four daughters: Darlene Rash and Donna C. Bell, both of Manassas; Debbie S. Vannoy, Manassas Park; and Denise M. Randall, King George; two sons, Craig Lee Moore, Kingsport, Tenn., and Thomas A. Salyers, Cumberland, Md.; three sisters, Joyce Pelczer and Phyllis Carson, both of Stafford, and Linda Nelson of Lost River, W.Va.; four brothers: Patrick Powers, Tannersville, Mike Powers, Harry “Buddy” Powers and Don Powers, all of Manassas; 14 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today, March 22, at 1 p.m. at Yorkshire Full Gospel Church in Manassas with Pastor Gertrude Muddiman officiating. Interment will follow in Stonewall Memory Gardens in Manassas. Price Funeral Home in Manassas is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Tackett | Rae E. | 19 Mar 1997 | Rae E. Tackett, 81, of Abingdon, died Wednesday, March 19, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a native of Pocahontas, and was formerly of Powhatan where she worked as a dietitian with the Bon Aire Learning Center. She retired to Abingdon in 1980. She was the widow of Paul Tackett and was also preceded in death by a son, Paul Tackett. Survivors include one son, Jack Wilson, Bristol; three daughters, Mrs. William (Ellen) Garrett, Abingdon, Mrs. Jim (Barbara) Bishop, Damascus, and Mrs. Stanley (Janet) Barr, Chilhowie; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, March 22, in Lebanon United Methodist Church Cemetery in Chilhowie with the Rev. R. J. Cullop officiating. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Blackburn | Wade Herbert | 2 Feb 1912 | 20 Mar 1997 | Wade Herbert Blackburn, 85, died Thursday, March 20, 1997 in Newton, N.C., following a long illness. He was born Feb. 2, 1912 the son of the late David Walter and Eloise Blackburn of Newton, N.C. He lived in Smyth County for a number of years where he worked as a house painter. He is survived by his wife, Ardeen Teaters Blackburn, Newton, N.C.; four sons: Carmie Eugene Blackburn, Rural Retreat; Claude David Blackburn, Chilhowie; Charles Thomas Blackburn, Newton, N.C.; and William Wade Blackburn, Taylorsville, N.C.; two sisters, Ruth Combs and Virginia Guthrie, both of Newton, N.C.; one brother, Joe Blackburn, Newton, N.C.; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, March 22, at 2 p.m. in Drum Funeral Home in Newton, N.C. Drum Funeral Home in Newton, N.C., is in charge of the arrangements. |
| Boone | Effie Hamm | 20 Mar 1997 | Effie Hamm Boone, 86, of Lenoir, N.C., died Thursday, March 20, 1997 in Gateway Nursing Home, Lenoir. She was a native of Ashe County, N.C., and had lived in Smyth County for a number of years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joe and Sarah Calhoun Hamm. She was a housewife and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include two daughters, Ruth Roop, Chilhowie, and Jean Pennington, Lenoir, N.C.; two sisters, Pauline Greer, Troutdale, and Dellarae Lewis, Whitetop; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two greatgreat- grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, March 23, in the Azen Cemetery in Konnarock with the Rev. Jody Blevins officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the funeral home. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Brooks | John Junior “Jack” | 20 Mar 1997 | John Junior “Jack” Brooks, 69, died Thursday, March 20, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a retired construction worker and owner and operator of his own truck. He also operated a service station for several years. He was of the Baptist faith and served in the United States Army. Survivors include one sister, Violet B. Hamm, Marion; two brothers, Paul Brooks, Sugar Grove, and Dean Brooks, Marion; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, March 22, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kenny Price officiating. Burial will follow in Slemp Cemetery in Sugar Grove. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Compton | Paul Lee | 20 Mar 1997 | Paul Lee Compton, 72, died Thursday, March 20, 1997 at his home in Abingdon. He was a native of Buchanan County and had lived in Washington County since 1970. He was a retired coal miner. Survivors include his wife, Wanda J. Compton; five sons: Roy Wayne Compton and Paul W. Compton, both of Johnson City, Tenn., Gary Edward Compton, Marion, Aaron Dean Compton, Fort Carson, Colo., and Jason Anthony Compton, of the home; six daughters: Virginia Lee Burke and Rose Marie Price, both of Abingdon, Genita Irene Brown, Richlands, Betty Earline Compton, Glade Spring, Teresa Virginia Compton of the home, and Nora Mae Shortridge, Richmond; three brothers, Walter Jackson Compton, Lisbon, Md., Conley Baer Compton, Mount Airy, N.C., and Joseph Paris Compton, Wytheville; seven sisters, Lillie Margaret Asher and Lorraine Riley, both of Glade Spring, Katie Lerendu, Chilhowie, Virginia Warfield, Gaithersburg, Md., Shirley Pauley, Charles Town, W.Va., Tilda Jean Collins, Inwood, W.Va., and Mary Greene, Iowa; 21 grandchildren, and four great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted at 4 p.m. today, March 22, in Rush Creek Cemetery in Widener’s Valley. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Helton | Faye | 20 Mar 1997 | Faye Helton, age 63, of Cleveland, Tenn., died Friday, March 20, 1997 in a Cleveland hospital. Mrs. Helton was the daughter of the late Georgie Creggar Cullip and William Cullip. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William O. “Bill” Helton Sr., and was a member of the First Christian Church in Cleveland, Tenn. Survivors include two daughters, Janet Harris and husband Wayne of Cleveland, Tenn., and Robin Weaver and husband James of Charleston; three sons, Bill Helton Jr. and wife Kim of Greenbrier, Tenn., Nathan Craig Helton and Larry “Ace” Helton, both of Cleveland, Tenn.; eight grandchildren: Shane Harris, Jessica Helton, Leslie Harris and Amber Helton, all of Cleveland, Tenn., Barry Weaver and Ross Weaver of Charleston, and Murray Hipp and Donny Hipp, both of Manning, S.C.; one great-grandchild, Alyssa McCarter of Cleveland, Tenn.; three sistes, Evelyn Counts of Glade Spring, Mildred Lee of Saltville, and LaVerne “Susie” Dye of Maryville, Ohio; two brothers, Bill Cullip of Joppa, Md., and Duane Cullip of Glade Spring; special friends, Karole Elrod, Charles Elrod and Melissa Elrod; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services and burial were held in Cleveland, Tenn. This is a courtesy announcement by Barnett’s Funeral Home. | |
| Anderson | Mabel Virginia Williams | 21 Mar 1997 | Mabel Virginia Williams Anderson, age 69, died Friday, March 21, 1997 in the Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. She was a native of Smyth County having lived most of her life here. She was a member of The House of Prayer in Mitchell Valley and worked at Harwood for several years. Survivors include two stepsons, Vernon Anderson, Detroit, Mich., and Ulyss Anderson, Johnson City, Tenn.; two sisters, Neva Thompson, Marion, and Mildred Dalton, Mt. Pleasant, N.C.; four brothers, Billy S. Williams, New Smyrna Beach, Fla., George Williams, Piney Flats, Tenn., David Williams, Chilhowie, and Arville Williams, Marion; several step- grandchildren, nieces, nephews, greatnieces and nephews, and one greatgreatniece. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, March 23, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Perry Hall officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Marshall | April Pruitt | 21 Mar 1997 | April Pruitt Marshall, age 32, died Friday, March 21, 1997 from injuries received in an automobile accident in Newton, N.C. She is survived by two daughters, Brittney Faith Marshall and Bethany Fawn Marshall, both of Newton, N.C.; her father and mother, Larry and Mary Pruitt Jr., Groseclose; one brother, Larry Pruitt Jr., Newton, N.C.; her grandfather, Gothard Teaster of Statesville, N.C.; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were held Monday, March 24, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial followed in Wassum Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blackwell | David Milton “Slick” | 22 Mar 1997 | David Milton “Slick” Blackwell, age 54, died Saturday, March 22, 1997 at his home in Hayter’s Gap Community. He was employed at Marion Mold and Tool Company and was responsible for the opening of the Glade Machine Shop, Glade Spring. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. Survivors include his wife, Sabrina Blackwell; one son, Billy Blackwell, Emory; two daughters, Tracy Frye, Glade Spring, and Chelsea Blackwell, of the home; two stepdaughters, Allison Osborne and Alana Osborne, both of the home; his mother, Margaret Bordwine, Glade Spring; one brother, Sammy Blackwell, Glade Spring; three sisters, Peggy McThenia, Glade Spring, Patsy Johnson, Meadowview, and Debbie Heffinger, Abingdon; two grandchildren, Ashlyn Frye and Chantel Widner; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 5 p.m. Monday, March 24, in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dannie Blazier officiating. Burial was in the Old Glade Presbyterian Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be performed by the Honor Guard of PattonCrosswhite VFW Post No. 6975, Bristol, Tenn. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon handled arrangements. | |
| Jones | Joseph E. “Gene” | 22 Mar 1997 | Joseph E. “Gene” Jones, age 80, died Saturday, March 22, 1997 at his home in Marion. Mr. Jones was the owner of the J. E. Jones Trucking Company. He is survived by his wife, Beulah Weaver Jones of Marion; one daughter, Phyllis York of Swampscott, Mass.; one son, Alvin Jones of Marion; one sister, Flossie Anderson of Marion; one brother, Willis Jones of Marion; three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 25, at 2 p.m. in Seaver-Brown Chapel with Minister Troy Allen officiating. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the charity of your choice. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sheffield | Walter Frank | 22 Mar 1997 | Walter Frank Sheffield Sr., age 72, died Saturday, March 22, 1997 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Viola Surber Sheffield. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Don Musser of Marion; two sons and daughters-in-law, Eddie and Joyce Sheffield of Marion, and Frank and Karen Sheffield of Herndon; three grandchildren, Sara Lyn Musser of Marion, Dwayne Sheffield of Chilhowie, Dana Hounshell and husband Mike of Rich Valley; two great-grandchildren, Eric and Justin Sheffield; three brothers, Bill Sheffield of Dresden, Tenn., Carl Sheffield of Bristol, and Jimmy Lee Sheffield of Rileyville; five sisters: Ann Henderson, Damascus; Betty Cox, Columbus, Ohio; Georgia Kaser, Gahanna, Ohio; Mary Gray Davenport, Carolina Beach, N.C.; and Helen Jo Sexton, Stonesville, N.C. Funeral services were held Monday, March 24, at 11 a.m. at the Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church in Atkins with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial followed in Mount Rose Cemetery, Glade Spring, where full military rites were conducted by Marion VFW Post #4667. | |
| Bell | Ola M. | 23 Mar 1997 | Ola M. Bell, age 81, died Sunday, March 23, 1997 at her home in Sugar Grove. She is survived by seven nephews: Mike Wood of Kingsport, Tenn., David Wood of Baltimore, Md., James Wood of Sterling, Don Wood of Abingdon, Pete Wood of Marion, Jack Wood of Sugar Grove, and Ricky Wood of Richlands; three nieces, Patty Pless, Virginia Beach, Dollie Jean Hutchinson, Severn, Md., and Dee Anna Hess, North Carolina. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 25, at 11 a.m. at the Sugar Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenny Price officiating. Burial followed in the Cress Family Cemetery in Sugar Grove. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Sugar Grove Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 527, Sugar Grove, VA 24375, or to the Sugar Grove Baptist Church, c/o Rev. Kenny Price, P.O. Box 168, Sugar Grove, VA 24375. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hayden | William E. “Bill” | 23 Mar 1997 | William E. “Bill” Hayden, age 58, of Saltville, died Sunday, March 23, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a member of the Light House Baptist Church, Saltville. Survivors include his wife, Frances Hayden; one daughter, Barbara Wassum, Saltville; one stepdaughter, Kim Surber, Saltville; one brother, James Hayden, Saltville; four sisters, Mary E. Mabe, Plum Branch, S.C., Darlene Fowler, Halifax, N.C., Betty S. Dillow and Alice Ratcliffe, both of Saltville; one grandson, Charlie Wassum; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, March 26, at 11 a.m. in the D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Benny Frye and the Rev. Danny Frye officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Ihrig | Irvin Harold | 23 Mar 1997 | Irvin Harold Ihrig, age 92, died Sunday, March 23, 1997 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Ihrig was a native of Kentucky. He was a minister administrator in the Seventh Day Adventist Church from which he retired in 1970 to Florida. After retirement, he remained active in the church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served aboard the USS Tennessee. Survivors include his wife, Marjorie Brown Ihrig, Appomattox; two sons, Harold I. Ihrig, Lebanon, Tenn., and Pastor Ronald E. Ihrig, Marion; one brother, Edwin M. Ihrig, Roanoke; one sister, Doris Iviatte, Washugal, Wash.; three grandchildren, five great-grandchildrenen, three great-great-grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Sunday, March 30, at 2 p.m. in the Appomattox Seventh Day Adventist Church with Derek Mustow, Herbert Broeckle and Orville Driscall officiating. Interment will be held later in Melbourne, Fla. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Robinson | James Walter | 24 Mar 1997 | James Walter Robinson, 92, died Monday, March 24, 1997 in the Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a retired farmer and a member of the Friendship Baptist Church. Survivors include one sister, Gladys R. Frye, Glade Spring; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, March 26, in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Glade Spring, with the Rev. Paul Jones officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Friendship Baptist Church. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Routh | Robert “Bob” | 29 Jan 1934 | 26 Mar 1997 | Robert “Bob” Routh, 63, died Wednesday, March 26, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Born Jan 29, 1934 in Saltville, he was a graduate of Marion Senior High School and served in the United States Navy. He was employed at Brunswick Corporation for 35 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm Routh and his wife, Betty Testerman Routh. He is survived by three brothers, William Routh and James Routh, both of Marion, and Dewey Routh of Jacksonville, Fla.; three sisters, Marie Crispin of Atlanta, Ga., Eleanor Thomas of Marion, and Linda Finley of Orange Park, Fla.; several nieces and nephews including a very special nephew, Kevin Routh. Funeral services will be held today, March 29, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Doug Duncan, Bill Testerman, Doug Testerman, Bob Harris, James Testerman, and Earl Thomas. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
| Emmons | Jane P. | 26 Mar 1997 | Jane P. Emmons, 69, widow of John F. Emmons, died Wednesday, March 26, 1997 in Greenville, Ohio. She was born in Smyth County to the late Reese and Mattie Goodman Coley. She was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters. She worked for many years as a waitress and was later the co-owner and operator of Brock’s Restaurant in Greenville. She was a member of the Trinity Weslyn Church. Survivors include one stepson, Hollis Davis, Crossville, Tenn.; one step-grandchild, and one step-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews including Virginia Owens of Groseclose. Graveside services will be held today, March 29, at 2 p.m. at the Round Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Edward Schaack officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until time of service at Barnett’s Funeral Chapel. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hockett | Joseph | 26 Mar 1997 | Joseph Hockett, 62, died Wednesday, March 26, 1997 at his home in Marion. He spent most of his life working in construction having worked for the Adams Construction Company for 18 years. Survivors include one daughter, Bobbie Jeffreys, South Hill; one son, Joey Hockett, Damascus; two granddaughters, Amy Jeffreys and Nicki Hockett; three nieces, two nephews, many dear friends and neighbors. Graveside services will be held today, March 29, at 11 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus with the Rev. Benny Hugeley officiating. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| McAllister | Bessie Mae Haynes | 26 Mar 1997 | Bessie Mae Haynes McAllister, 66, of Saltville, died Wednesday, March 26, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was retired from the Southwestern State Hospital. Survivors include four daughters, Katherine Williams, Bloomfield Hill, Mich., Sandra Hart, Hampton, Holly Price, Saltville, and Robin Hale, Chilhowie; two brothers, Jack Haynes and Tom Haynes, both of Saltville; two sisters, Martha Shortt and Nancy Call, both of Saltville; six grandchildren: Jordan Hale, Tracy Frink, Janice Frink, Michael Williams, Christopher Williams and Joshua Presley; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, March 29, in D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jack Garland officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Saltville Rescue Squad. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Selvage | Ella Davis | 14 Sep 1902 | 27 Mar 1997 | Ella Davis Selvage, age 94, died Thursday, March 27, 1997 at her home in Amherst. She was the wife of the late Donald Hollis Selvage Sr. Born Sept 14, 1902 in Smyth County, she was the daughter of the late George Sprinkle and Grace Repass Davis. She is survived by one son, Donald Hollis Selvage Jr. and wife, Betsy, of Amherst; one daughter, Marjorie S. Stone, Athens, Ohio; one sister, Kathleen Davis of Atkins; one sister-in-law, Hildred Davis of Atkins; three grandsons, Rick A. Stone, Los Angeles, Calif., Edward S. Stone, Roanoke, and Glenn D. Stone and wife Priscilla of St. Louis, Mo.; two great-grandchildren, Abby and Jordan Stone. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, March 29, at 3 p.m. at the Church of the Epiphany with the Rev. Scott McCleary officiating. Burial was in Amherst Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Church of the Epiphany or a charity of your choice. Driskill Funeral Chapel of Amherst was in charge of arrangements. |
| Greer | Bryant Lee | 27 Mar 1997 | Bryant Lee Greer, infant son of Christopher Dwayne Greer and Kimberly Hope Davidson, died Thursday, March 27, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Other survivors include one sister, Kaylee Brooke Greer of the home; one brother, Zackory Dwayne Greer of the home; his grandparents, Roger and Shelby Davidson, Saltville, and Bill and Janet Greer, Marion; his great-grandmothers, Pauline Greer and Alice Powell, both of Marion. Graveside services were conducted at 3:30 p.m. Saturday, March 29, in Mount Pleasant Cemetery with the Rev. David Neitch officiating. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Jarvis | Edna Crigger | 27 Mar 1997 | Edna Crigger Jarvis, 69, died Thursday, March 27, 1997 at her home in Rural Retreat. She was born in Sugar Grove, the daughter of the late Edward Crigger and Lillie Bonham Crigger Fulton. Mrs. Jarvis was a member of the Sharon Baptist Church in Rural Retreat where she served as a Sunday School teacher for a number of years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Colonel Bealie (C. B.) Jarvis Jr., one brother, Otis Crigger, and one daughter-in-law, Shirley Jarvis. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Bob Kell, and Pam and Henry Corvin, all of Rural Retreat; three sons and daughters-in-law, Roger Jarvis, Larry and Debbie Jarvis, and Doug and Judy Jarvis, all of Rural retreat; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Luticia and Millard Strunk of Harvard, Idaho, and Winnie and Howard Keyes of Penns Grove, N.Y.; 15 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, March 29, at the Sharon Baptist Church with the Rev. Michael Hoyle and the Rev. Fred Jennings officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service time. The family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Wythe County Chapter, Hospice of America. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Fletcher | Helen White | 28 Mar 1997 | Helen White Fletcher died Friday, March 28, 1997 at Sabal Palms Health Care Center, Largo, Fla. She was the daughter of Fayette M. White and Jacka Snider White of Marion. A graduate of Marion High School and Marion College, her first adult employment was as a teacher at Lindamood School. Surviving are her husband, Arthur E. Fletcher, Largo, Fla.; two sisters, Eleanor Tilley, Richmond, and Dr. Carolyn Rogers, Marion. Graveside services and interment were held at Arlington National Cemetery. Moss Feaster Funeral Home in Clearwater, Fla., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Ludowici | Lois J. Puckett | 28 Mar 1997 | 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. | |
| Davidson | Bessie Haprer | 29 Mar 1997 | Bessie Harper Davidson, age 92, widow of Henry Davidson, died Saturday, March 29, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was also preceded in death by her son, Thomas Davidson; her brothers, Arch Harper and Frank Harper; and a sister, Beulah Gilbert. She is survived by one daughter, Dorothy Helton of Marion; one son, Douglas Eugene Davidson of Wytheville; three sisters, Lizzie Smith of Marion, Claire Jennings of Roanoke, and Blanche Maiden of Bristol; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Sunday, March 30, at 4 p.m. at Wassum Cemetery in Atkins with Dr. J. N. Howard officiating. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Roberts | Lillian | 29 Mar 1997 | Lillian Rhea Roberts, age 71, died Saturday, March 29, 1997 at her home in Saltville. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Garnet S. Rhea. She was of the Holiness faith Survivors include her husband, George E. Roberts; one son and daughter-in-law, Ronald D. and Phyllis Rhea, Saltville; three daughters, Mrs. Glenn (Wilma) Hunt, Mrs. Dempsey (Janet) Roark, and Mrs. Kirby (Donna) Nunley, all of Saltville; three brothers, Irby Hayden and Kelly Hayden, both of Marion, and Luther Hayden, Chilhowie; four sisters, Betty Keen and Shirley Hall, both of Marion, Nancy Hayden, Rural Retreat and Judy Stamper, Lenoir, N.C.; one special aunt, Mrs. Raymond Olinger; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, March 31, in the D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Wade Kestner and the Rev. Vernon Olinger officiating. Burial was in the Elizabeth Cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Campbell | John Buchanan | 30 Mar 1997 | John Buchanan Campbell Sr., age 78, died Sunday, March 30, 1997 in Vencor Hospital, Greensboro, N.C. Mr. Campbell was a member of the Royal Oak Presbyterian Church and a former member and elder of the Rich Valley Presbyterian Church. He was a prominent Rich Valley farmer. He is survived by his wife, Mary Frances Campbell of Marion; two daughters, Peggy Emery of San Antonio, Texas and Lynn Robinson of Rural Retreat; three sons, John B. Campbell Jr. of Roanoke, David P. Campbell of Richmond, and Hal Campbell of Rich Valley; one sister, Kathryn Munroe of Knoxville, Tenn.; two brothers, Harold Campbell of Marion, and Charles Campbell of Rich Valley; 14 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 1, at 2 p.m. at Rich Valley Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Rich Cardot and Dr. Sheldon Sorge officiating. Burial followed in Rich Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Rich Valley Presbyterian Church Renovations Fund, c/o R. M. Buchanan Jr., Rt. 3, Saltville, VA 24370. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Martin | Kermit D. | 30 Mar 1997 | Kermit D. Martin (Smoky and Frog), age 86, died Sunday , March 30, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Martin was a native of Washington County. He worked at the Piggly Wiggly and Marion Wholesale Company for more than 30 years. He also worked at Barnett’s Funeral Home and Simpsons Trucking Company, part time. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle McGlocklin Martin. Survivors include one daughter, Nancy M. Lowe, Marion; one granddaughter, Lucinda (Cindy) Dale Vannoy, Marion; three sisters, Elsie M. Anderson, Altona, Ill., Fern Haga, Galva, Ill., and Aileen Russell, Marion; one brother, Warren H. Martin, Chilhowie; one stepsister, Mabel B. Martin, Chilhowie; two stepbrothers, Eugene Blevins, Glade Spring, and Kenneth Blevins, Chilhowie; a special friend, Nelia Yontz of Saltville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, April 2, at 11 a.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Doug Rowland officiating. Interment followed in the Martin Family Cemetery. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the Martin Family Cemetery Fund, c/o Grace Martin, 3800 Loves Mill Road, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Rummell | Doris | 30 Mar 1997 | Doris Griffitts Rummell, age 61, beloved wife of 39 years of Melvin V. “Chick” Rummell, died Sunday, March 30, 1997 in Plymouth Meeting, Penn. She was born in Marion and had attended the Marion College and Roanoke College. She was employed by the Towers-Tarrin Reinsurance Company of Philadelphia, Penn., as File Department Supervisor for 39 years. Mrs. Rummell was an active member of the Falls Presbyterian Church where she served as Elder, Deacon, and Choir Member. She was preceded in death by her parents, Basil H. and Ruth Caudill Griffitts, and one brother, Robert L. Griffitts. She is survived by her husband, Melvin V. “Chick” Rummell of Roxborough, Penn.; one brother, Rev. Joseph P. Griffitts of Lakeland, Fla.; six nieces and nephews: Robert L. Griffitts III and Barbara Mason, both of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Elizabeth A. Lyon of Lake Worth, Fla., Ann Fulcher of Richmond, William Griffitts of Damascus, Md., and Brenda Mascieri of Erial, N.J. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 3, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Steve Cathcart officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Carl Caudill Memorial Scholarship Fund, c/o Betty Knox, 115 Rysley Dr., Greenville, N.C. 27834. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Taylor | Lydia Lou | 11 Apr 1916 | 31 Mar 1997 | Lydia Lou Taylor, age 80, died Monday, March 31, 1997 at her home in Marion. She was born April 11, 1916 in Smyth County, the daughter of Andrew Caswell Taylor and Mary Catherine Norman Taylor. She was a member of the Furnace Hill Lutheran Church and was retired from the Harwood Manufacturing Company. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Faye and Hugh Mauney, Marion; one brother, Mack Taylor and wife Sadie, Lancaster, Ohio; three grandchildren, Linda (White) Burchette and husband Steve, Jefferson, N.C., Michael White, Hickory, N.C., and Greg White and wife Stephanie, Hillsville; two great-grandchildren, Cassie and Christian White, Hillsville; one step-great-grandchild, Stephen Burchette, Jefferson, N.C.; one sister-in-law, Mabel Taylor, Waynesville, Mo.; several very special nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, April 3, at 11 a.m. in the Furnace Hill Lutheran Church with the Rev. Edward Schaack and Vicar C. C. Haxton officiating. Burial will follow in Attoway Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the Funeral Home. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
| Boardwine | George | 31 Mar 1997 | George Boardwine, age 72, died Monday, March 31, 1997 in Holston Valley Hospital, Kingsport. He was a member of the Little Flock Holiness Church. Survivors include his wife, Geneva N. Boardwine; four sons, George Eugene Boardwine, James Franklin Boardwine, Billy Joe Boardwine and Cleatus Dwayne Boardwine, all of Saltville; four daughters, Georgia Kennedy, Caroline Neal, Shirley DeBord, and Barbara Griffey, all of Saltville; five brothers, John Boardwine, Jim Boardwine, Paul Boardwine and Walter Boardwine, all of Elk Garden, and Anthony Boardwine, Belfast; one sister, Delaphine Colley, Saltville; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews.Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 3, in the D. R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Stanley and the Rev. Wade Kestner officiating. Burial followed in the Glade Spring Baptist Cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Pennington | Joanne | 31 Mar 1997 | Joanne Hutton Pennington, age 48, of Chester, died Monday, March 31, 1997 in Chippenham Hospital, Richmond. She was the daughter of William Otis and the late Carrie Johnson Hutton. Surviving in addition to her father are her husband, Johnny E. Pennington; one son, Johnny Curtis Pennington, both of Chester; two grandchildren, Justin and Gregory Pennington; one brother and sister-in-law, William Otis Jr. and Nancy Hutton of Seven Mile Ford; her mother-in-law, Stella M. Pennington, Saltville. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 1, at 7 p.m. in the Hopewell Chapel of J. T. Morriss & Son Funeral Home with the Rev. Willie Cromer, pastor of First Baptist Church, officiating. A graveside service will be held Thursday, April 3, at 11 a.m. in Middle Fork Cemetery in Chilhowie. There will be a visitation tonight, April 2, at Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie from 7 to 9 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to First Baptist Church, 401 North Second Ave., Hopewell, VA 23860. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is handling arrangements. | |
| Tielman | Hendrik H. | 31 Mar 1997 | Hendrik H. Tielman, age 72, died Monday, March 31, 1997 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a Dutch citizen, born and raised in The Netherlands East Indies, now Indonesia. He survived the Japanese occupation during World War II lived in Holland after the war and immigrated to the United States in 1960. He retired from Washington Adventist Hospital, Takoma Park, Md., as a respiratory therapist and moved to Marion. Survivors include his wife, Dora E. Tielman, Takoma Park, Md.; one son, John A. Tielman, Severn, Md.; one daughter, Anna Maria Tielman, Takoma Park, Md.; one brother, Frederik J. Tielman, Groesbeek, Brabant, The Netherlands; one sister, Anna C. Devlin, Rich Valley; one grandson, Emil T. Tielman; one brother-in-law, Robert Devlin, Rich Valley. Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, in the Knollkreg Mausoleum, Abingdon, with the Rev. Robert Parrish officiating. Entombment followed. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The American Parkinson Disease Association, Suite 4B, 1250 Hylan Blvd., Staten Island, N.Y. 10305. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Coe | Annie Lucille | 1 Apr 1997 | Annie Lucille Coe, age 87, of Meadowview, died Tuesday, April 1, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a member of the Seven Springs Presbyterian Church. She was the widow of Samuel L. Coe. She was also preceded in death by three children. Survivors include five sons: William L. Coe, Chilhowie, Robert L. Coe, Monterey, Tenn., Charlie Coe, Glade Spring, Randall G. Coe, Dover, Del., and Kyle D. Coe, Abingdon; three daughters, Ellen K. Thomas and Mary M. Blackwell, both of Meadowview, and Margaret A. Blevins, Chilhowie; one brother, Graham Thomas, Meadowview; two sisters, Bradley “Bea” Thomas, Meadowview, and Lorene Minton, Glade Spring; 24 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 p.m. Friday, April 4, in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Tom Sullivan and the Rev. George Thomas Sr. officiating. Burial was in Baptist Cemetery. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sage | Weaver Edward | 17 Feb 1927 | 2 Apr 1997 | Weaver Edward Sage, age 70, of Darlington, Md., formerly of Rugby, died Wednesday, April 2, 1997 in the Veterans Administration Hospital, Perry Point, Md. He was born Feb 17, 1927 in Marion, the son of Joshua and Sara Ann Pierce Sage. He was preceded in death by one brother, Jesse Sage. Survivors include three sisters and brothers-in-law, Annie Duvall, Darlington, Md., Hazel and Dale Perry, Bel Air, Md., and Virginia and Jesse Dolinger, Rugby; one brother, Frank Sage, Darlington, Md.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, April 7, at 11 a.m. in the Volney Baptist Church with the Rev. Rex Hall and the Rev. Doug Halsey officiating. Interment was in Corinth Cemetery. Military rites were conducted at the graveside by Grayson County VFW Post 7726. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Corvin | Lonnie P. | 4 Apr 1997 | Lonnie P. Corvin, age 93, of Wytheville, died Friday, April 4, 1997 in Evansham Manor. He was the son of the late Posey and Ida Eversole Corvin. He was a member of the Galilee Christian Church and was a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows for 65 years. He was preceded in death by his first wife in 1937; two daughters in 1985 and 1986; three brothers and one sister. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Mary Ella Spraker Corvin of Wytheville; one daughter, Doris Prizznick of Bakersfield, Calif.; three sons and daughters-in-law, Preston and Nancy Corvin of Marion, Cecil and Becky Corvin of Ellabell, Ga., and Eddie and Lynne Corvin of Missouri City, Texas; 20 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; and two greatgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, April 7, at 2 p.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Robert Peterson with interment in the Galilee Christian Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Wythe County Rescue Squad. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Johnson | James Norman | 4 Apr 1997 | James Norman Johnson, age 58, formerly of Seven Mile Ford, died Friday, April 4, 1997 in Crozet. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lora and Britton Johnson of Seven Mile Ford; one brother, Edward Johnson; and a half brother, Jack Osborne. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Hester Johnson of Crozet; one daughter, Patricia Stewart of Crozet; one son, James Johnson of Carrollton, Texas; three sisters, Ellen Greenwood of Marion, Jane Ross of Sugar Grove, and Brenda Blevins of Chilhowie; two brothers, Charles Johnson of Atkins, and L. B. Johnson of Marion; one son-in-law, Scott Stewart of Crozet; a host of special sisters and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, April 8, at 2 p.m. in Anderson Funeral Home Chapel in Crozet with burial in Rocky Gates Cemetery, Crozet. Anderson Funeral Home in Crozet was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Morgan | William A. “Bill” | 4 Apr 1997 | William A. “Bill” Morgan, age 80, died Friday, April 4, 1997 at his home in Marion. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Creasey Morgan; three sisters and one brother. Mr. Morgan was owner and operator of the Summit DriveIn Theater in Glade Spring for 35 years and also operated the Summit Auto Auction. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Jean Morgan of Marion; one grandson, Alan Morgan and wife, Tracy of Marion; two great-grandchildren, Corey and Courtney Morgan; a very special friend, Emma Jo Terry of Chilhowie. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 6, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Steve Aker officiating. Graveside services were held Monday, April 7, at 11 a.m. at the Laurel Spring Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Pruitt | Enice Dolinger | 4 Apr 1997 | Enice Dolinger Pruitt, age 85, died Friday, April 4, 1997 in South Carolina. Mrs. Pruitt was born in Grayson County to John Andrew and Laura Davis Dolinger. She was a member of the Falling Water Baptist church and the widow of Edward Martin Pruitt. She is survived by two sons, Hubert Ray Pruitt, Angleton, Texas, and Jerry C. Pruitt of Chesterfield, S.C.; two daughters, Carol P. Adams, Chesterfield, S.C., and Peggy L. Peak, Marion; six brothers: Jessie Dolinger, Garnie Dolinger, Alfred Dolinger, Jack Dolinger, all of Mouth of Wilson, Bradley Dolinger, Salisbury, Md., and Roosevelt Dolinger, Rugby; three sisters, Callie Robertson, Hortense, Ga., Emaline McGuire, Alexandria, and Emegene Wyatt, Chilhowie; 11 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, April 8, at 2 p.m. in Falling Water Baptist Church with Pastor Tim Boyette and Dr. Gary Ledbetter officiating. Interment followed in the Haw Orchard Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Thomas | Rachel | 4 Apr 1997 | Rachel Church Thomas, age 65, of Zapata, Texas, formerly of East Moline, Ill., died Friday, April 4, 1997 in St. Luke’s Baptist Hospital, San Antonio, Texas. She was a native of Chilhowie and had lived in Texas since 1983. She was of the Protestant faith and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her first husband, James E. Church and her second husband, Edward E. “Bud” Thomas. Survivors include one son, Thomas Church, Jensen Beach, Fla.; one stepson, Terry Thomas, East Moline, Ill.; one stepdaughter, Sally Chapman, Walcott, Iowa; two sisters, Mrs. Herman (Madeline) Keith and Virginia Williams, both of Chilhowie; one brother, Charles Harris, Hillsborough, N.C.; three grandchildren; eight step- grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today, April 9, at 11 a.m. in Sullivan-Phillips Mortuary, East Moline, Ill. Burial will be in National Cemetery, Rock Island Arsenal, Rock Island, Ill. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of choice. Sullivan-Phillips Mortuary, East Moline, Ill., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Holmes | William Richard “Bud” | 5 Apr 1997 | William Richard “Bud” and “Scrap Iron” Holmes, age 52, died Saturday, April 5, 1997 in Heritage Hospital, Taylor, Mich. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Beulah. Survivors include his wife, Sharon Pitt; three sons, Richard, Donald and David; four sisters, Louise, Rita, Cathy and Linda; four brothers, Bob, Jerry, Jim and Jeff; two grandchildren, Shane and Amber; one daughter-in-law, Lisa; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. today, April 9, in the D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Benny Frye and the Rev. R. L. “Popeye” Frye officiating. Burial will be in the Elizabeth Cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Peake | Thelma Irene | 5 Apr 1997 | Thelma Irene Peake, age 69, died Saturday, April 5, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She attended the Chilhowie Church of God and was preceded in death by a brother, Paul Peake. She is survived by three sisters, Hazel Lyles and Ruth Osborne Dean, both of Marion, and Gladys Hanks of Galax; five brothers, Elmer Peake, Earl Peake, and Jim Peake, all of Marion, John Peake of Baltimore, Md., and Mack Peake of Piqua, Ohio; his stepmother, Edna Peake, Sparta, N.C.; one half sister, Diane Haga, Saltville; three stepsisters, Inez Worrell and Barbara Sturgill, both of Sparta, N.C., and Linda Guy, Chilhowie. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 8, at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jonathan King and the Rev. Wayne Powell officiating. Burial followed in the Cleghorn Valley Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blankenship | Ralph E. | 6 Apr 1997 | Ralph E. Blankenship, age 74, of Clinchburg, died Sunday, April 6, 1997 in Wellmont Hospice House, Bristol, Tenn. He was preceded in death by one sister, Beulah B. Stephenson. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II, serving in the Philippines and was a member of the Mahanaim United Methodist Church. He was a retired postmaster and a retired employee of the U.S. Gypsum Company. Survivors include his wife, Regina Grady Blankenship; three daughters, Mrs. Gale (Kay) Maiden, Mrs. Mike (Sheila) Heldreth and Karen Blankenship, all of Clinchburg; two brothers, Paul V. Blankenship, Bradenton, Fla., and Herbert W. Blankenship, Clinchburg; two granddaughters, Krista Maiden, Clinchburg, and Jill Howard, Nashville, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, April 9, at 2 p.m. in the Mahanaim United Methodist Church with the Rev. David Mumpower, the Rev. Harry Tindell, Dr. Jack Garland and the Rev. Glenda Dennison officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military rites conducted by Saltville VFW Post 7328. Memorial contributions may be made to Wellmont Hospice, 280 Steele’s Road, Bristol, Tenn. 37620, or to the Saltville Rescue Squad. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blevins | Betty Charlotte | 6 Apr 1997 | Betty Charlotte Blevins, age 86, of Damascus, died Sunday, April 6, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a homemaker. She was the widow of Boyce O’Dell Blevins and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include two sons, Junior Hamilton Blevins, Bristol, and Bill D. Armstrong, Glade Spring; two sisters, Ann Wilson, Damascus, and Marie Potter, Boone, N.C.; two grandchildren, Charlotte Leah Blevins, Atlanta, Ga., and Eric Scott Blevins, Bristol; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. today, April 9, in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roger Boyer officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Damascus. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Johnson | Viola Hall | 6 Apr 1997 | Viola Hall Johnson, age 78, of Sugar Grove, died Sunday, April 6, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Roy Johnson; one daughter, Peggy Ann Johnson; her father and mother, John Wesley and Alice Parks Hall; two sisters, Okie Mae Keys and Lettie Hall Johnson Moser. She is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law, Harvey Johnson, and James “Jim” and Gladys Atwell Johnson, all of Rural Retreat; three grandchildren, Teresa Graham of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Cindy Lane of Smyrna, Tenn., and Eric Johnson of Rural Retreat; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Hazel Rich of Sugar Grove and Ethel Richardson of Bowie, Md.; two brothers, John H. Hall of Sugar Grove, and Claude F. Hall of Saltville. Funeral services will be held today, April 9, at 11 a.m. at the Sugar Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles “Jody” Blevins and the Rev. Donald Medley officiating. Burial will follow in Slemp Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service. Seaver Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Witherington | Vivian Ann | 6 Apr 1997 | Vivian Ann Richardson Witherington, age 42, of Bristol, Tenn., died Sunday, April 6, 1997 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Washington County and had lived in Knoxville, Tenn., for eight years before moving to Bristol, Tenn., in 1993. She was a published author and was a member of the National Poets Society. She was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her husband, Jeff Witherington; two daughters, Misty Blalock, Knoxville, Tenn., and Tessa Barnette, Bristol, Tenn.; one stepdaughter, Cari Witherington, Montgomery, Ala.; one stepson, Jeffery Witherington Jr., San Diego, Calif.; her parents, Ralph and LeRoy Gilland Richardson, Knoxville, Tenn.; her paternal grandmother, Maudie Ann Richardson, Abingdon; two sisters, Robin McMurray, Blountville, Tenn., and Heather Ravo, Knoxville, Tenn.; four brothers, Charles Butch Richardson and Thomas Richardson, both of Knoxville, Tenn., Junior Richardson, Roanoke, and Darrell Gilland, Greensboro, N.C.; one granddaughter, one aunt, two uncles, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Wayne Blevins officiating. The committal service and interment was private. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Halsey | Camet H. | 19 Sep 1934 | 7 Apr 1997 | Rev. Camet H. Halsey, age 62, died Monday, April 7, 1997 at his home in Volney. He was born Sept. 19, 1934 in Volney, the son of Thomas C. and Nannie Suitt Halsey. He was a Baptist minister and a retired postmaster of Volney Post Office for several years and was a self-employed barber. Surviving are his wife, Carolene Osborne Halsey of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Jackie Phipps, Independence; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael David and Patty Halsey, Marion, James Edward and Sandy Halsey, Chilhowie; three grandchildren, Benjamin Bland Halsey, Marion, Dustin Wayne Phipps, Independence, and Emily Elizabeth Halsey, Chilhowie; two step-grandchildren, Whitney Marie Untiedt and Kristin Warren Untiedt, both of Marion; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Eva Campbell, Troutdale, and Louise and Dean Adams, Piney Creek, N.C.; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Rex and Grace Halsey, Independence, Tommy and Hazel Halsey and the Rev. Doug and Jean Halsey, all of Volney. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, April 10, at 2 p.m. in Corinth Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe Lambert and the Rev. Warner Eller officiating. Interment was in Hall Cemetery, Volney. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Joy Ranch, Tri-State Children’s Home or to the Gideons. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Inc., Independence, was in charge of arrangements. |
| Krouse | Ann Williams | 7 Apr 1997 | Ann Williams Krouse died Monday, April 7, 1997 at her home in Marion. She was a member and deaconess of the Rappahannock Christian Church in Dunnsville. She also taught Sunday School and was president of the C. W. F. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Betty McVicker of North Highlands, Calif.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Susan Williams, and Harry and Patsy Williams, all of Marion; one sister-in-law, Eunice Wells of Richmond; two grandchildren, Tom McVicker and Jennifer McVicker, both of North Highlands, Calif. Graveside services were held Thursday, April 10, at 2 p.m. at the St. James Lutheran Church Cemetery in Chilhowie with the Rev. J. N. Howard officiating. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to the Rappahannock Christian Church, Dunnsville, VA 22454. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lindsay | Callie Shelton | 7 Apr 1997 | 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. | |
| Smith | Charles W. | 7 Apr 1997 | Charles W. Smith, age 79, of Saltville, died Monday, April 7, 1997 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. He was a retired employee of U.S. Gypsum Company and a veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Kestner Smith. Survivors include one son, Charles W. Smith Jr., Saltville; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Elaine) Harris, Saltville, and Margaret Shupe, Abingdon; two brothers, Allen Smith, Glade Spring, and Richard Smith, Pulaski; one sister, Vandel Minton, Pulaski; five granddaughters; two great- grandchildren, Rebecca Ashleigh Henderson and David Logan Harris. Funeral services will be conducted today, April 9, at 3 p.m. in the D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Elizabeth Cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Service in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Allen | Charmie Hall | 25 Feb 1908 | 8 Apr 1997 | Charmie Hall Allen, age 89, a resident of Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home and formerly of Grant, died Tuesday, April 8, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was born Feb. 25, 1908 at Rugby, the daughter of W. A. and Cornelia Dockery Reedy. Surviving are her husband, Earl Elbert Allen, Grover, N.C.; one daughter, Charlsie Brown, Grant; two granddaughters, Karyn Hall and Zereda Davis, both of Houston, Texas; one stepdaughter, Carlene Enfinger, Martinez, Ga.; two stepsons, Jamie Allen and Bill Allen, both of Grover, N.C.; several step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today, April 12, at 3 p.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel in Independence with the Rev. Rex Hall, the Rev. Dusty Reedy and the Rev. Ken Blevins officiating. Interment will be in Long’s Branch Cemetery in Rugby. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence is in charge of arrangements. |
| Dawkins | Martha Funk | 8 Apr 1997 | Martha Funk Dawkins, age 46, died Tuesday, April 8, 1997 at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Columbus, Miss. She is survived by her husband, Roy A. Dawkins, Columbus, Miss.; one daughter, Marcy Brigman of Houston, Texas; her father and mother, Ernest C. and Frances C. Funk of Marion; four sisters, Elizabeth Richardson of Bluefield, W.Va., Margaret Brazee, Tampa, Fla., Patsy Huff of Bristol, Tenn., and Irene Grinstead, Marion; one brother, Charles Funk of Marion; one grandson, Matthew Brigman of Columbus, Miss.; several nieces and nephews. Memorial services were held Friday, April 11, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Carol Ferguson officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Joyce Blevins, P.O. Box 905, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hamm | Virginia Elizabeth Dowell | 8 Apr 1997 | Virginia Elizabeth Dowell Hamm, age 68, died Tuesday, April 8, 1997 at her home in Rural Hall, N.C. She was born in Smyth County, the daughter of the late Schooler and Pauline Carrico Dowell. She had been living in Rural Hall, N.C., for the past 32 years where she retired as plant supervisor from AMP Co., Inc. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, William Bane Hamm, Rural Hall, N.C.; one daughter, Charlotte Stafford, Clearwater, Fla.; one son, John L. Hamm, Merrimack, N.H.; two sisters, Linda Atwell and Carol Jones, both of Marion; one brother, Roger Dowell, Marion; two grandchildren, Lori Stafford, Clearwater, Fla., and Jeffery Hamm, Ashburn. Funeral services will be held today, April 12, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment will follow in the Wassum Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| King | Janet J. | 8 Apr 1997 | Janet J. King, age 66, of Rural Retreat, died Tuesday, April 8, 1997 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was a graduate of Marion College and furthered her education in music at George Washington University at St. Louis, Mo. She taught music for many years and also played the pipe organ for her church for 20 years. She had been employed by the Governmental District Three in Wytheville for the past five years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Isaac Greek and Jettie Huddle King; one sister, Bonnie Fields; and two brothers, Arnold King and Ivan S. King. She is survived by one sister, Ruby K. Groseclose of Marion; one brother and three sisters-in- law, Everett C. and Nancy King, Martinsville, Etta Mae King, Burlington, N.C., and Nina King, Fort Worth, Texas; two nieces and husband, Kathy G. and Gerald E. Mabe, Wytheville, and Amy K. King, Raleigh, N.C.; two nephews, Larry King and Roger King, both of Burlington, N.C.; two great-nieces, one great-nephew, two great-great-nieces, many friends, students and neighbors. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 10, at 2 p.m. at the Rural Retreat United Methodist Church with the Rev. Robert Countiss officiating. Interment followed in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat. The family requests that those who prefer, may make memorials to the Rural Retreat United Methodist Church (Epworth House Project), or to the Polio Society. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Chapman | Zenah Mae | 9 Apr 1997 | Zenah Mae Chapman, age 90, of Saltville, died Wednesday, April 9, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Survivors include two sisters, Alice Allison, Saltville, and Lula Broady, North Carolina. Funeral services were conducted Friday, April 11, at 8 p.m. in D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. John Taylor officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, April 12, in Mount Rose Cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Church | Edith Harris | 10 Apr 1997 | Edith Harris Church, age 77, died Thursday, April 10, 1997 at her home in Marion. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harvey W. Church. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Dallas and Carolyn Church of Quinton; two daughters and sons-in-law, Carole and Richard Henderson and Tina and Harry Goodman, all of Marion; one sister, Niza Null of Shelby, Ohio; seven grandchildren: Angela Church Edwards and husband Joe of Richmond; Tony Henderson of Christiansburg; Mike Henderson and wife Melissa, Jennifer Foglesong, and Brent Goodman, all of Marion; Sherri Henderson of Glade Spring; Russell Church and wife Lorrie of Alexandria; many beloved nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 13, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Rev. Carol Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Community Hospice of America, 540 W. Main St., Wytheville, VA 24382. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the funeral home. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Colston | Robert Lee | 10 Apr 1997 | Robert Lee Colston, age 90, died Thursday, April 10, 1997 at his home in Saltville. He was a member and elder of Watson Gap Free Pentecostal Holiness Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nora Chapman Colston. Survivors include two sons, Samuel Colston and Jacky Colston, both of Saltville; three daughters, Mrs. James (Peggy) Keith, Mary Wyatt, and Mrs. Les (Betty) Royston, all of Saltville; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, April 12, in D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Clarence Frye officiating. Burial will be in the Elizabeth Cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hash | Ida Stuart Phillips | 12 Apr 1997 | Ida Stuart Phillips Hash, age 95, died Saturday, April 12, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husbands and one son. She was of the Baptist faith and was a homemaker and a retired domestic worker. She is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, Lester “Peat” and Helen Phillips of Merced, Calif.; Robert “Bill” and Louise Hash, and Jake Hash, all of Marion; and Jessie Lee Phillips of Rugby; three daughters and son- in-law, Ellen Tilson, Carol Gilley, Treva and William “Bill” Wood, all of Marion; one sister, Myrtle English of Ravenel, S.C.; seven grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, April 14, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Rex Hall and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Graveside services were held Tuesday, April 15, at 2 p.m. at the Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery in Rugby. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hagenbuch | Ellen Estelle M. | 13 Apr 1997 | Ellen Estelle M. Hagenbuch, age 95, died Sunday, April 13, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Hagenbuch was a native of Ripley, W.Va., and had been living in Marion for more than 20 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, James B. Hagenbuch, and was employed with the C/O Railroad. Survivors include two nieces, Nancy Conner, Beckley, W.Va., and Betty Stenhouse, Atlanta, Ga.; six greatnieces and nephews. Entombment services were held Tuesday, April 15, at 2 p.m. at the Woodmere Cemetery Mausoleum in Huntington, W.Va. A memorial visitation will be held tonight, April 16, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Frazier | Helen Weaver Rosen | 14 Apr 1997 | Helen Weaver Rosen Frazier, 95, died Monday, April 14, 1997 in the Valley Health Care Center. She was a native of Troutdale and a former resident of Marion. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Marion and a member of the United Methodist Women and the D. A. R. Survivors include one son, Fred Rosen, Arroyo Grande, Calif.; one daughter, Miriam Korshak, Houston, Texas; one grandson, Tom Rosen, Woodbridge; one close cousin, Harry Pugh, Chilhowie. Graveside services were conducted at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, April 16, at the Troutdale Cemetery with the Rev. Jane Myrick and the Rev. Terry D. Goodman officiating. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Holley | Vida Hicks | 14 Apr 1997 | Vida Hicks Holley, of Glade Spring, died Monday, April 14, 1997 in Francis Marion Manor. She was a member of the Church of God. Survivors include three sons, Fred Hicks, Glade Spring, Perry Hicks, Bristol, and Ralph Hicks, Chilhowie; one sister, Mary Payne, Hampton, Tenn.; five grandchildren. Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, in Mount Rose Cemetery with the Rev. Bobby Dunn officiating. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Osborne | Kaye Farmer | 14 Apr 1997 | Kaye Farmer Osborne, age 58, died Monday, April 14, 1997 at her home in Damascus. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a lifelong member of the Christian Church where she served as pianist and organist. Survivors include her husband, George W. Osborne; one daughter, Lesa Di Pietro, Cortland, N.Y.; one son, Allen Osborne, Damascus; her mother and stepfather, Clara and Dean Clark, Bristol, Tenn.; one brother, Harley Farmer, Kingsport, Tenn.; four stepsisters, and four stepbrothers, all of the Washington D.C. area; four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 8:30 p.m. tonight, April 16, in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Jim Hutchinson, Minister Glenn Daughtery and Minister Lynn Schleicher officiating. The committal service and interment will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 17, in Sunset Memorial Park, Damascus. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the Mount Rogers Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 47, Whitetop, VA 24292. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:30 p.m. tonight prior to the service at the funeral home. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Roberts | Molly Ruth | 14 Apr 1997 | Molly Ruth Roberts, age 72, died Monday, April 14, 1997 in Wythe County. Mrs. Roberts attended The Church of God of Prophecy in Sugar Grove. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dan F. Roberts; two daughters, Anna Mae Layel and Barbara Briscoe; and two sons, Dennis James Roberts and Bobby L. Roberts. Survivors include three sons: Robert Ray Roberts, Marion, Daniel Lee Roberts and Jessie B. Roberts, both of Groseclose; four daughters: Martha F. Hayes, Sugar Grove, Norma Jean Sexton, Wytheville, Revonda F. Perkins and Brenda J. Roberts, both of Marion; two sisters, Moselle Christian, Princeton, W.Va., and Shirley Taylor, War, W.Va.; 25 grandchildren, 27 great-grandchildren, one greatgreat-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, April 16, at 2 p.m. in The Church of God of Prophecy in Sugar Grove with the Rev. Jerry Alley officiating. Interment will follow in Slemp Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Forte | Americo N. “Rick” | 15 Apr 1997 | Americo (Rick) N. Forte, died Tuesday, April 15, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Forte was a member of St. John’s Evangelist Catholic Church in Marion. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He received a Bronze Star. He was a member of the American Legion and Francis Marion V. F. W. Post 4667. Survivors include one daughter, Lori Forte, Raleigh, N.C.; two brothers, Mike Forte, Ellsworth, Penn., and Tony Forte, Fair Oaks, Penn.; three sisters, Anne Sonnie, Conway, Penn., Julia Leslie, Marion, and Josephine Boka, Euclid, Ohio; several nieces and nephews. A Mass of Resurrection was celebrated Friday, April 18, in St. John’s Evangelist Catholic Church at 10 a.m. with Father Robert Krenik officiating. Interment followed in the Rose Lawn Cemetery with full military honors being rendered by the Francis Marion V. F. W. Post 4667. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Stamper | Avery Dale “Popeye” | 15 Apr 1997 | Avery Dale “Popeye” Stamper, 47, of Wytheville, formerly of Chilhowie, died Tuesday, April 15, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was the grandson of the late Harvey and Hattie Powers Stamper and Calvin and Maggie Pennington Campbell. He is survived by his devoted and loving wife, Elizabeth Sexton Stamper of Wytheville; his parents, James and Lucille Campbell Stamper, Chilhowie; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Wilma and Ron Irwin, Jacksonville, Fla., Sadie and Brad Greer, and Ruby Powers, all of Chilhowie; two brothers and sister-in-law, Don Stamper, and Millard and Cherylee Stamper, all of Chilhowie; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and friends. Funeral services were held Friday, April 18, at 2 p.m. in the Parkers Chapel Freewill Baptist Church with burial in the Macedonia Cemetery, Chilhowie. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Steele | Wilburn Henry | 15 Apr 1997 | Wilburn Henry Steele, age 70, died Tuesday, April 15, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was of the Baptist faith and was employed at Harwood Manufacturing Company for 45 years where he served as president of the Local Union. Survivors include two brothers, Charles B. Steele and Jessie D. Steele, both of Marion; two sisters, Violet Hopkins and Joyce Teaster, both of Marion; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, April 17, at 2 p.m. at Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Herman Cress officiating. Burial will follow in Laurel Springs Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the funeral home. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements | |
| Hayden | Billie Rhea | 16 Apr 1997 | Billie Rhea Hayden, 63, died Wednesday, April 16, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a member of the Buckeye Hollow Pentecostal Holiness Church. Survivors include her husband, Harold Hayden, Saltville; three sons, Ronnie Hayden, Marion, Bobby Hayden, Glade Spring, and Jerry Hayden, of the home; five daughters, Sandy O’Quinn, Saltville, Carol Stevenson, Marion, Robin Blevins, Glade Spring, Tina Kegley, Atkins, and Sally Reed, of the home; three sisters, Pauline Kestner, Evelyn Johnson and Edna Davidson, all of Saltville; eight grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, April 19, at 11 a.m. in D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bob Briggs and the Rev. Wade Kestner officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Newton | Pascal Wiseman “Jack” | 16 Apr 1997 | Pascal Wiseman “Jack” Newton, 71, of Saltville, died Wednesday, April 16, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Marie Newton. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force and the Raytheon Company. Survivors include one son, Jackie Thomas Newton, Saltville; one daughter, Phyllis Ann Newton, Saltville; three sisters, Daisy L. Northington, Taylorsville, Miss., Mrs. William Selby, Walls, Miss., and Mrs. Pershing Spruill, Greenwood, Miss.; one brother, J. H. Newton, Jackson, Miss.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, April 19, in D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Vernon Olinger officiating. Burial will be in Elizabeth Cemetery with the Saltville V. F. W. Post 7328 conducting military rites. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Saltville Rescue Squad. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Gambill | Robert Mack | 5 Oct 1904 | 17 Apr 1997 | Mr. Robert Mack Gambill, 92, of Wilkesboro, died Thursday, April 17, 1997 at his home. Mr. Gambill was born in Ashe County on Oct. 5, 1904 to Estes F. and Molly Mcmillan Gambill. He was a retired Superior court judge. He was also the past secretary of the Ways and Means Committee under Congressman R. L. Doughton in Washington, D.C. He was the first chairman of the board of trustees of Wilkes Community College and a member of Wilkesboro Business and Professional Men’s Club. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Reeves Gambill of the home; one daughter, Linda Roberts of Durham; three sons, Malcolm Gambill of Lemoyne, PA., Jerrry Gambill of Wilkesboro; one sister, Madge Dickson of Jefferson; one brother, Brice Gambill of Asheville; seven grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, April 20 at Wilkesboro United Methodist Church. The Rev. Harry Sellers officiated. Burial was in the Gambill Family Cemetery in the Chestnut Hill community of Ashe County. Memorial may be made to Wilkesboro United Methodist Church, 309 West Main Street, Wilkesboro, NC 28697 or to the charity of the donor’s choice. |
| Barker | William E. “Bill” | 17 Apr 1997 | William E. “Bill” Barker, 59, of Damascus, died Tuesday, April 15, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a retired employee of Holston Army Ammunition Plant, Kingsport, Tenn., coached Damascus Little League for several years and attended the Damascus Church of Christ. Mr. Barker was a member of the Citizens Club, an active member of the American Legion and an honorary member of the Damascus Volunteer Fire Department where he served for 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Judy J. Barker; two daughters, Margie Owens and Lori Ann Blevins, both of Damascus; one son, Michael Barker, Damascus; two sisters, Sandra Parker, Orange Park, Fla., and Janet Ragan, Pounding Mill; one brother, Jack Barker, Chilhowie; four grandchildren, Mikie Barker, William Blevins, Jordan Blevins and Chelsea Owens; two aunts, Sally Griffith and Mary Ironside; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 18, in the Damascus Church of Christ with Minister Bill Reece and Minister Jim Hutchinson officiating. Burial was held in the Sunset Memorial Park with military graveside rites conducted by V. F. W. Patton Crosswhite Post 6975. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Webb | Mildred F. | 17 Apr 1997 | Mildred F. Webb, 80, died Thursday, April 17, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a member of the Plasterco United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Laura and Bruce Webb; one sister, Glenna W. McKee; and one brother, Charles Webb. Survivors include two sisters, Edith Carpenter, Roanoke, and Mrs. Roy E. (Dixie) Martin, Charlotte, N.C.; one brother and sister-in-law, William E. and Martha Webb, Fincastle; one brother-in-law, Robert V. McKee, Glade Spring; special cousins, Mary and Lawrence Cumbo, and Ethel Lawrence; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted at 4 p.m. today, April 19, in the D. R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Hazelwood officiating. Burial will be in the Elizabeth Cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Edmiston | Virginia Mann | 22 Apr 1997 | Virginia Mann Edmiston, 79, of Chilhowie, died Tuesday, April 22, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a member of Grosses Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, James R. “Jake” Edmiston; two daughters, Mrs. Baker (Opal) Testerman, Chilhowie, and Mrs. Michael (Judy) Osborne, Greensboro, N.C.; three sons, Willard Edmiston, Simpsonville, S.C., David Edmiston, Damascus, and Bob Edmiston, Chilhowie; three sisters, Lucy Davenport, Chilhowie, Hattie Bane, Ohio, and Pearl Whitt, Radford; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, April 25, in Grosses Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Lloyd Sheets and the Rev. Charles Blevins officiating. Interment was in Grosses Creek Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Grosses Creek Baptist Church or to your local rescue squad. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Foltz | Martin Delaney | 22 Apr 1997 | Martin Delaney Foltz, 73, formerly of Alexandria, died Tuesday, April 22, 1997 at his home in Marion. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Mel Leaman of Marion; one brother and sister-in-law, Irving S. and Bertha Foltz of Cape Coral, Fla.; three grandchildren, Kelly Powers and husband Russell of Glade Spring, Brian Leaman and wife Brandy, and Michelle Leaman, all of Marion; one great-grandchild, Brian Martin Leaman Jr.; one nephew and wife, Irving C. and Francesann Foltz of Cape Coral, Fla. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 24, at 11 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church in Marion with the Rev. Michael Zumpf officiating. Burial will follow at a later date in the Mount Comfort Cemetery, Alexandria. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marion Senior High School Golf Program, c/o Larry Sayers, 848 Stage St., Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Kent | James William | 22 Apr 1997 | James William Kent, 76, of Chilhowie, died Tuesday, April 22, 1997 at Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a member of Sheet Metal Workers International Local Union 9 with over 40 years of service. He was veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Farris I. Kent, Chilhowie; one daughter, Karen V. Kent of Chilhowie; two aunts, Edith Leftwich of Roanoke, and Nell Sanders of San Francisco, Calif. There will be no visitation or funeral ceremony. Friends may call at the home of the family at any time. The family requests that no floral offerings be sent. Memorial donations may be made to the Chilhowie Rescue Squad. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cutlip | Evelyn DeBoard | 23 Apr 1997 | Evelyn DeBord Cutlip, 65, of Saltville, died Wednesday, April 23, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Survivors include her husband, James “Jimmy” Cutlip; two brothers, Carlton DeBord, Petersburg, Penn., and Mackie DeBord, Chesapeake; three sisters, Effie Reese, Gap, Penn., Nancy Henderson, Goshen, Ind., and Brenda Rye, Saltville; several nieces and nephews; a special friend, Matthew Helton. Funeral services will be conducted today, April 26, at 2 p.m. in D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Mumpower officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Goodman | Virginia Victoria | 23 Apr 1997 | Virginia Victoria Goodman, 76, widow of Alonzo Thomas Goodman, died Wednesday, April 23, 1997 at the Frederick Health Care Center in Maryland. Mrs. Goodman was a native of Smyth County and was the daughter of the late Jacob and Ethel Atwell. Survivors include one daughter, Pat Mezardash, Middletown, Md.; one son, David Goodman, Ocean City, Md.; two sisters, Louise Kerley, Blountville, Tenn., and Bettie Turley, Marion; two brothers, Carl Atwell, Rich Valley, and Herbert Atwell, Jacksonville, Fla. Funeral services will be held today, April 26, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Interment will follow in the Sunset Cemetery in Rich Valley. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Roland | Nathan Leroy | 23 Apr 1997 | Nathan Leroy Roland, 84, died Wednesday, April 23, 1997 at his home in Chilhowie. He attended Parker’s Chapel Baptist Church where he served as a deacon for many years. He is survived by his wife, Mae M. Roland, Chilhowie; three sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Carole Roland, Joe and Connie Roland, Jimmy and Ilene Roland, all of Chilhowie; one daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Bobby Wyatt, Chilhowie; five sisters, Vergie Hayden, Seffner, Fla., Freda Privette, Manassas, Rosa Lee Stamper, Chilhowie, Shirley Howell, Elkton, Md., Betty McClure, Gray, Tenn.; two brothers, George Roland, Eaglelake, Fla., Lester Roland, Marion; eight grandchildren: Teresa Steffey, Jackie Taylor, Barbara Martin, Danny Roland, Jimmy Dean Roland, Joey Roland, Michael Roland and Christopher Wyatt; seven great- grandchildren: Kreig Roland, Tyler Roland, Nicholas Roland, Emily Steffey, Caleb Roland, Junior Taylor and Lorna Taylor; three step-great-grandchildren, Nacole, Kayla and Derrick Taylor. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 27, at the Parker’s Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Chester Hensley, Brother Buster Mullins and the Rev. Joe Powers officiating. Burial will follow in the Macedonia Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church today, April 26, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Heneger | Ernestine “Teenie” | 24 Apr 1997 | Ernestine “Teenie” Henegar, 68, of Saltville, died Thursday, April 24, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. She was a member of the McCready United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Turner Henegar; one son, Charles T. “Fozz” Henegar, Smithville; one daughter, Jane Barrett, Bristol; three brothers, Ted Roberts and Eugene “Beany” Roberts, both of Saltville, and Jim Mellinger, Marion; three sisters, Edna Haga, Abingdon, Mazie Morgan, Prattsville, Ala., and Nell Lambert, Stewarts Draft; two granddaughters, Tatum and Julie Barrett; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 27, in McCready United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jeff Wright, the Rev. Glenda Dennison and the Rev. Howard Hawk officiating. Burial was in Elizabeth Cemetery. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the McCready United Methodist Church or Community Hospices of America Inc., 540 W. Main St., Wytheville, VA 24382. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Crouse | Robert L. “Bud” | 25 Apr 1997 | Robert L. “Bud” Crouse Jr., 70, died Friday, April 25, 1997 at his home in Chilhowie. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Crouse was preceded in death by his parents, Verna Catron and Robert L. Crouse Sr.; two brothers, Jack Crouse and Ray Crouse. Survivors include his wife, Juanita Crouse; two daughters, Mrs. Wayne (Shirley) Robinette, Rogersville, and Mrs. John (Doris) Powers, Chilhowie; one son and daughter-in-law, Leslie and Diana Crouse, Chilhowie; five sisters, Bonnie Hinchey, Abingdon, Betty Trivett and Joann Sproles, both of Bristol, Nancy McAllister and Lila Blevins, both of Marion; eight brothers, Roy Crouse and Paul Crouse, both of Marion, Earl Crouse, Ed Crouse, Buford Crouse, Harold Crouse, Larry Crouse and Junior Crouse, all of Chilhowie; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, April 28, in Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Middlefork Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Mitchell | Ernie | 25 Apr 1997 | Ernie Mitchell, 80, died Friday, April 25, 1997 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. Mr. Mitchell was a veteran of World War II, serving in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife, Anna Whited Mitchell of Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Marleda and James Queen of Marion; three grandchildren, Teresa Church, Angie Blevins and Jamie Queen, all of Sugar Grove; four great-grandchildren, Brandon Marchant, Adam Blevins, Paige Queen and Kara Queen; two sisters, Estelle Horne of Bristol, and Ozella Bond of Coeburn; one brother, Ival Mitchell of Richlands; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 27, at 8 p.m. at the Sturgill Funeral Home, Coeburn. Graveside services were held Monday, April 28, at 11 a.m. at the Mountain View Cemetery, Bristol. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Sturgill Funeral Home were in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Rupard | Lucille | 25 Apr 1997 | Lucille Hayes Rupard, 76, of Greer, S.C., died Friday, April 25, 1997 in Greenville Memorial Hospital, Greenville, S.C. She was a native of Damascus and had lived in Greer, S.C., for three years. She was a member of Konnarock Seventh Day Adventist Church and the widow of Walter Winfield Rupard. She was also preceded in death by her parents, James Harvey and Rosa Stamper Hayes. Survivors include two daughters, Gay Daugherty and Sharron Yarber, both of Greer, S.C.; two brothers, J. D. Hayes, Bristol, and James Warren Hayes, Konnarock; one sister, Helena Adams, Konnarock; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three step-great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, April 28, in Konnarock Seventh Day Adventist Church with Pastor Ron Ihrig officiating. Graveside services were conducted in Azen Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Widener | Harlow James “Red” | 25 Apr 1997 | Harlow James “Red” Widener Sr., 62, died Friday, April 25, 1997 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Widener was a native of Smyth County and a lifelong resident of Marion. He was an employee of both the Brunswick Corporation and Seaver-Brown Funeral Home and was a longtime member of the Marion Life Saving Crew. He also served as magistrate in Smyth County for a number of years. He was a member of the Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church in Atkins. Survivors include his wife, Kathy Widener, Marion; one daughter, Debbie Carol Anders, Marion; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Harlow James (Jimmy) and Linda Widener Jr., Willis and Beverly Widener, all of Marion, Courtney Widener and David Widener, both of the home; two sisters, Reatha Harris and Frieda Osborne, both of Marion; five brothers, Herb Widener, Marion, Ronnie Widener, Gerald Widener, and Reed Widener, all of Seven Mile Ford, J. D. Widener, Abingdon; six grandchildren, Amy Anders, Jennifer Anders, Eric Widener, Jill Widener, Jonathan Widener, Joshua Widener; two great-grandchildren, Matthew and Tyler Widener. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, April 27, at 2 p.m. in Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Barnett’s Funeral Home. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church Building Fund. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blevins | Charles M. | 27 Apr 1997 | Charles M. Blevins, 93, died Sunday, April 27, 1997 in Cedar Lawn Convalescent Home in Abingdon. He was a native of Smyth County and had lived in Washington County most of his life. He was a coal miner, a farmer for several years and a member of Greencove Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by two sons, Hurley Blevins and Jackie Blevins. Survivors include his wife, Ressie H. Blevins; three daughters, Aleese Trivett, Konnarock, Relma McMinn, Hendersonville, N.C., and Clara Jean Necessary, Warrenton; five sons, Avon R. Blevins and J. R. Blevins, both of Fairfax, Carroll Blevins, Damascus, Kyle Edgar Blevins, Marshall, and Earl Scott Blevins, Catlett; three half-sisters, Edith Byrd, Marion, Ruth Davis, Rural Retreat, and Gaye Spencer, Chilhowie; three half-brothers, Buster Blevins, Detroit, Mich., Carl Blevins, Independence, and James Blevins, Portland, Ore.; 15 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren; two great-great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, April 30, in Greencove Baptist Church with the Rev. T. A. Pennington and the Rev. Charles “Jody” Blevins officiating. Burial will be in Greencove Church Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| McCoy | Melvia | 27 Apr 1997 | Melvia McCoy, 76, died Sunday, April 27, 1997 at the Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro, N.C. She is survived by her husband, Buford McCoy of Calypso, N.C.; two daughters, Dolores Hayes of Goldsboro, N.C., and Juanita Kelly of Newportville, Penn.; two sons, Dwain McCoy of Lindenwald, N.J., and Gary McCoy of Bangor, Maine; two sisters, Dorothy Gillenwater of Ronks, Penn., and Mary Roberts of Beckley, W.Va.; 12 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, April 30, at 1 p.m. at the Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church in Atkins with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Barker | Wade Edward | 29 Apr 1997 | Wade Edward Barker, age 81, died Tuesday, April 29, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Jones Barker. He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Vickie and Kenneth Hall and Brenda and Robert Sexton, all of Marion; one sister, Nannie Parks of St. Petersburg, Fla.; three grandchildren, Melissa H. Sheffield, Jamie Hall and Samantha Kell; five great-grandchildren, Justin D. Sheffield, John R. Sexton, Christopher Hall, Matthew Hall, and Aaron Kell; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, May 2, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. David Neitch and the Rev. Donald Medley officiating. Burial followed in the Slemp Cemetery, Sugar Grove. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Aker | Timothy Wayne | 30 Apr 1997 | Timothy Wayne Aker, age 35, of Rural Retreat, died Wednesday, April 30, 1997 in Marion. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Louise Aker of Rural Retreat; one daughter, Rebecca Louise Aker of Rural Retreat; his father, Carl A. Aker Jr. of Rural Retreat; his mother, Edna Stump of Bradenton Beach, Fla.; his grandmother, Mabel Vernon of Marion; one sister, Coritha Juanita Carty of Newport News; two brothers, David Carl Aker of Marion, and James Michael Aker of Rural Retreat; two nieces and one nephew. Funeral services will be held today, May 3, at 2 p.m. in Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Brown | Shirley Ann Woods Gross | 30 Apr 1997 | Shirley Ann Woods Gross Brown, age 52, of Sugar Grove, died Wednesday, April 30, 1997 in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Brown was a native of Smyth County and was a lifelong resident of the Sugar Grove area. She was a member of the Valley View Baptist Church. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by one sister, Anna Mae Woods. Survivors include her husband, Ray M. Brown Sr.; three daughters, Jo Ann Gross Woods, Katherine M. Gross Poole, both of Marion, and Sherry L. Gross Testerman, Thomas Bridge; two sons, John F. Gross, Marion, and Ray M. Brown Jr., Sugar Grove; one sister, Barbara W. Harrington, Adwolfe; two brothers, Roger F. Woods, Chilhowie, and Steve L. Woods, Marion; 10 grandchildren: John Gross Jr., Angel Gross, Sunshine Gross, Destiny Gross, Stephanie Woods, Stacy Woods, Sonya Woods, Natasha Poole, Jessica Poole and Jason Earl Testerman. Funeral services will be conducted today, May 3, at 2 p.m. in Valley View Baptist Church with the Rev. Roger Frost and the Rev. Marion Boggs officiating. Interment will follow in Slemp Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hopkins | Susie Elizabeth | 30 Apr 1997 | Susie Elizabeth Hopkins, age 91, died Wednesday, April 30, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Hopkins was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Paul Hopkins and was a member of the Lowman Valley Church of the Brethren in Marion. Survivors include three sons, Nathan Hopkins, the Rev. Glen Hopkins, both of Marion, and Charles Hopkins, Chilhowie; two daughters, Jean White, Marion, and Mrs. Wayne (Faye) Wright, Greenville, Tenn.; two sisters, Alice Perkins, West Grove, Penn., and Ellen Leonard, Augusta, Ga.; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today, May 3, at 11 a.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Steve Hutton officiating. Interment will follow in the Laurel Springs Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marion Life Saving Crew. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lamie | Sherman Eugene | 30 Apr 1997 | 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. | |
| Mitchell | Oakie Martin | 14 Nov 1917 | 1 May 1997 | Oakie Martin Mitchell, age 79, of Tazewell, formerly of Tannersville, died Thursday, May 1, 1997 at a Tazewell hospital. She was born Nov. 14, 1917 in Wythe County, the daughter of the late Robert Fred and Bertie Kate Hagy Martin. She was a member of the First Church of God at North Tazewell. She was preceded in death by her first husband, William Henry Mitchell; her second husband, Edward Guy Turley; six brothers: Lee Martin, Carl Martin, Sam Martin, Robert Martin, Clinton Martin, and Paul Martin. Survivors include four sons: William Roger Mitchell of Mooresville, N.C., Waymond Mitchell of Bluefield, Woodrow Mitchell of Newport News, and Bane Mitchell of Glade Spring; one daughter, Carol Mitchell Worley of Saltville; two brothers, Fred Martin of Lakeland, Fla., and James Martin, Carthage, Texas; three sisters, Mary Martin Russell, Marion, Mildred Martin Woodward, Nokesville, and Mattie Martin Hazlett, Manassas; nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday, May 4, at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell with the Rev. Robert Buckles officiating. Burial will follow at the Grandview Memory Gardens on the Bluefield-Tazewell Road. Friends may call at the Funeral Home from 6 to 9 tonight. Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home in Tazewell is in charge of arrangements. |
| Blevins | Okie Virginia | 1 May 1997 | Okie Virginia Blevins, age 84, widow of Earl Blevins, died Thursday, May 1, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Blevins was a native of Grayson County and had lived most of her life in the Smyth County area. She was employed at Harwood, Southwestern State Hospital, and the Dime Store in Marion for several years. She was also a member of the Lincoln Hill Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Joann Blevins, Marion; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Viona and Paul Emerson, Troutdale, and Ethel Blevins, Marion; six sisters-in-law, Wilma Rotenberry, Mabel Vernon, Blanche Russell, Ruby Woods, Paris Shelton and Marie King; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4, in Barnett’s Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Otis Barker, the Rev. Joe Powers and the Rev. Scott Flippen officiating. Interment will follow in the Rosewood Memory Gardens in Rural Retreat. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the funeral home. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hawthorne | Eugene Ward | 1 May 1997 | Eugene Ward Hawthorne, age 88, of Chilhowie, died Thursday, May 1, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Virginia McClure Hawthorne and was a member of Lebanon United Methodist Church, Chilhowie. Survivors include two sons, William T. Hawthorne, Chilhowie, and Ward Mac Hawthorne, Elliston; one daughter, Mrs. Willis E. (Jane) Heninger, Salem; six grandchildren; four step- grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and two greatgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 4, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. R. J. Cullop and the Rev. Charles E. Blevins officiating. Burial was in the Lebanon United Methodist Church Cemetery in Chilhowie. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hester | Nellie May | 1 May 1997 | Nellie May Hester, age 83, died Thursday, May 1, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She is survived by one daughter, Marilyn Hester of Marion; one sister, Margaret Hester of Marion; two sisters-in-law, Be Etta Hester of Marion and Willie Hester of Fort Pierce, Fla.; one niece, Karen Hester of Marion; two nephews, Michael Hester of Greensboro, N.C., and James Hester of Fort Pierce, Fla. Graveside services will be held today, May 3, at 10 a.m. at Rose Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Salvation Army, c/o Robert White, 721 Mountain View Drive, Marion, VA 24354 or the Marion Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 784, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Goff | Cloa Mae Blevins | 3 May 1997 | Cloa Mae Blevins Goff, age 72, of Saltville, died Saturday, May 3, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. She was the widow of Willie Goff. Survivors include two sons, Billy Goff and Jimmy Goff, both of Saltville; three daughters, Mrs. John (Irene) Chapman, Elkhart, Ind., Mrs. Glen (Gerleen) Helton, Saltville, and Mrs. Edward (Rita) Perry Jr., Abingdon; three sisters, Erma Thompson, Abingdon, Louise Eveler, Red Lion, Penn., and Leona Thompson, Kennett Square, Penn.; seven brothers, Earl Blevins, Ronnie Blevins, and Wade Blevins, all of Meadowview, Wayne Blevins, and Ivan Blevins, both of Abingdon, Ralph Blevins, Winter Garden, Fla., and Kyle Blevins, Wilmington, Del.; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roger O’Quinn and the Rev. Dennis Banks officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cannon | Maxie Lee Allison | 4 May 1997 | Maxie Lee Allison Cannon, age 75, died Sunday, May 4, 1997 in Wesleyan Arms Nursing Center, High Point, N.C. She was a member of Chilhowie Church of God. Mrs. Cannon was preceded in death by her parents, Albert W. and Mary Jane Walls Allison, and one brother, Herman Allison. Survivors include her husband, William Herman Cannon; two sons, Jack Cannon, Spartenburg, S.C., and Ken Cannon, Concord, N.C.; two brothers, Melvin F. Allison, Saltville, and Anthony Allison, Portsmouth; three sisters, Corrina Woodward, High Point, N.C., Marie Hayden, Glade Spring, and Evelyn Hayden, Saltville; two grandsons; six great-granddaughters; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. today, May 7, in Chilhowie Church of God with the Rev. E.B. Ford officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Meek | Laura Farmer | 4 May 1997 | Laura Farmer Meek, age 79, died Sunday, May 4, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Meek was a native of Grayson County. She retired from the Southwestern State Hospital with 35 years of service. She was a member of the Liberty Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Harry Meek, Marion; one sister, Lurie Blevins, Whitetop; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 6, at 11 a.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Neitch officiating. Burial followed in the Haw Orchard Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Reedy | Mae | 4 May 1997 | Mae Parker Reedy, age 95, died Sunday, May 4, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and the widow of Morgan D. Reedy. She was a member of Konnarock Seventh Day Adventist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Maxine Brewer, Forrestville, Md.; three sons, Blaine Reedy, Pineville, La., Bill Reedy, Damascus, and Ralph Reedy, Elizabethton, Ky.; two sisters, Lydia Hampton, Kingsport, Tenn., and Amelia Collins, Taylors Valley; 13 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; one greatgreat-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, May 7, in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ron Ihrig and Pastor Fred Parker officiating. Burial will be in JacksonLewis Cemetery, Taylors Valley. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the JacksonLewis Cemetery, c/o Effie Price, 23474 Taylors Valley Road, Damascus, VA 24236. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sanders | Zollie | 27 May 1913 | 5 May 1997 | Zollie Testerman Sanders, age 83, of Sugar Grove, formerly of Troutdale, died Monday, May 5, 1997 at Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. She was born May 27, 1913 at Troutdale, the Fairwood Community, to Arthur and Lura Anderson Testerman. Surviving are her husband, Paul F. Sanders, of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Edna and Roy Lane, Roanoke, and Nancy and James Riley, Chilhowie; one son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Kathryn Sanders, Mouth of Wilson; one sister, Ruth Hash, Abingdon, Md.; two sisters-in-law, Virginia Carolyn Testerman, Beckley, W.Va., and Dorothy Testerman, Sophia, W.Va.; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, two stepgreat- grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, May 7, at 2 p.m. in the Troutdale Baptist Church with Elder Ben Blevins, Elder Fielden Sanders and the Rev. Scott Flippin officiating. Interment will be in Fairwood Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to The Gideons International, P.O. Box 912, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence is in charge of arrangements. |
| Lewis | Dorothy Owens | 5 May 1997 | 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. | |
| Nipper | Douglas Allen | 6 May 1997 | Douglas Allen Nipper, 70, of Saltville, died Tuesday, May 6, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He attended McCready United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Hardy Roberts VFW Post 732 in Saltville. He was a retired employee of the Olin Corporation as well as the American Furniture Corporation. Survivors include his wife, Carrie Call Nipper, Saltville; one daughter, Mrs. Charlie (Connie) Jackson, Abingdon; one brother, J.W. Nipper, Portsmouth; two sisters, Mrs. Charlie (Sarah) Surber, Saltville, and Mrs. Malcolm (Pansy) Surber, Princeton, W.Va.; one grandson, Drew Jackson; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, May 9, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Howard Hawk and the Rev. Glenda Dennison officiating. Burial was in Elizabeth Cemetery with a military graveside service conducted by VFW Post 7328. Memorial donations may be made to the Saltville Rescue Squad. | |
| Barker | Estel Ray | 7 May 1997 | Estel Ray Barker, 90, died Wednesday, May 7, 1997 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Hall Barker. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Veralene and Ted Dunford of Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Sue Barker of Meadowview; two sisters, Edna Hall of Lansing, N.C., and Blanche Ham of Seffner, Fla.; five grandchildren: Melanie Barker and husband Tim, Melissa Lujan and husband Ivan, Miranda Dunford, Kelli Barker and Carson Barker. Funeral services were held Friday, May 9, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Billy Dean and the Rev. Otis Barker officiating. Burial will follow in the Hall Family Cemetery in Ashe County, N.C. | |
| Haga | Roy | 7 May 1997 | Roy Haga, 84, of Damascus, died Wednesday, May 7, 1997 at Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was a native of Konnarock who lived in Elberson, Penn. for 22 years before moving back to Konnarock 25 years ago. He was a retired crane operator from St. Peters Granite Company in Pennsylvania and was a member of Azen Baptist Church in Konnarock. He is survived by his wife, Vera L. Haga; one daughter, JoAnn Bennett, of Beverly, W.Va.; two sons, Russell Scott Haga of Elberson, Penn., and Gerald Lee Roy Haga of Valaparsio, Ind.; one sister, Rissie Poe, of Bristol, Tenn.; nine grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren, two great great granddaughters, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 10, 1997 at 2 p.m. in the Azen Baptist Church with Rev. Randy Lester, Rev. Greg Arnold and Rev. Charles E. “Jody” Blevins officiating. Burial followed in Azen Cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Roop | Beulah Faye | 7 May 1997 | Beulah Faye Hash Roop, 82, widow of Edward Roop, died Wednesday, May 7, 1997 in the Holy Cross Hospital in Silver Spring, Md. Mrs. Roop was a native of Whitetop. She was a homemaker for most of her life and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include one daughter, Joyce A. Moore, Rockville, Md.; three sons, Gail D. Roop, Ogden, Utah, Boyd S. Roop, Frederick, Md., and Jackie C. Roop, Rockville, Md.; one brother, Willard Hash, Marion; two sisters, Olive Gillespie, Rural Retreat, and Jackie Gay, Tip City, Ohio; 10 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 11, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor P.A. Pennington officiating. Interment will follow in the Miller Cemetery in Whitetop. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight at the funeral home. | |
| Brown | Rex Gale | 8 May 1997 | Rex Gale Brown, 66, of Roanoke, died Thursday, May 8, 1997 at the VA Medical Center in Salem. He was a veteran of both the Army and the Navy. Mr. Brown was preceded in death by his father, Herman D. Brown; his mother, Laura V. Lucas; two brothers, James Garland Brown, and Lewis Ray Brown. Surviving are five brothers: William S. Brown and wife Mary of Marion; Robert D. Brown and wife Judy of Roanoke; Charles R. Brown of Springfield; J. Frank Huffman of Roanoke; Chester Huffman and wife Grace of Middleburg; two sisters, Betty Ruth Perkins of Roanoke and Patricia B. Berga of Falls Church. Graveside services will be conducted today, May 10, at 1 p.m. in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Kenneth R. Butterworth officiating. | |
| Hounshell | Lena Lambert | 8 May 1997 | Lena Lambert Hounshell, 69, of Bland, died Thursday, May 8, 1997 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was born in Tazewell County, the daughter of the late Morton and Myra Hounshell Lambert and was a member of the Bland Community Church. She is survived by her husband, Harvey H. Hounshell of Bland; two sons, Barry H. Hounshell and Eddie D. Hounshell; four sisters: Mayme L. Harden of Meadowview, Ethel L. Lambert, Pearl L. Lambert, Lloyd F. Lambert, all of Bland; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Clair Lambert, Frazier Lambert , and Jean A. Lambert , all of Bland. Funeral services will be held today, May 11, at 2 p.m. at the Newberry Funeral Chapel in Bland with the Rev. Claude Dove and the Rev. Will Shewey officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Bethel Cemetery in Bland. The family will receive friends tonight from 5 to 8 at the Newberry Funeral Home. | |
| Billings | James Abe | 10 May 1997 | James Abe Billings, Sr., 74, died Saturday, May 10, 1997 at his residence in the Stoney Battery community of Marion. Mr. Billings was a native of North Carolina and had been living in the Smyth County area for over seven years. He was a veteran and a P.O.W. of WWII. He served in the 82nd Airborne Division of the U. S. Army, and achieved the rank of sargeant. Mr. Billings earned two Purple Hearts and a Bronze Star. He was a member of the Francis Marion V.F.W. Post 4667, the Disabled American Veterans and the American Legion. He was also an avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors include two daughters, Rebecca Sue Ensor of Marion, and Tammy Rachel Arnold of Whitehall, Md.; three sons, James Abe Billings, Jr., Rainelle, WV, Jerry Allen Billings of Burbank, Ohio and Dennis Ray Billings of Aloha, Ore.; one brother, George Billings of Belair, MD; one sister, Clara Smith of Havre De Grace, Md.; 10 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 1 p.m. Tuesday at the Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment followed in the Fairwood Cemetery with military honors rendered by the Francis Marion V.F.W. Post 4667. Barnett’s Funeral Home of Marion was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Cregger | Fred W. | 10 May 1997 | Fred W. Cregger, 73, died Saturday, May 10, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. He was a U. S. Navy veteran of World War II and the Korean War. He was a member of Saltville VFW Post 7328 and retired from Bryant Electric Company. Survivors include one daughter, Janelle McCoy of Dinwiddie; one brother, Garland M. Cregger of Salisbury, NC; and three sisters, Pauline Jacobs of Salisbury, NC, Dorothy White and Lucille Cheek, both of Greensboro, NC. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home, Saltville, was in charge of arrangements. | |
| DeHart | Eileen W. | 11 May 1997 | Mrs. Eileen W. DeHart, 78, died Sunday May 11, 1997 at Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro, NC. A native of Saltville and Roanoke, she worked for K & W Cafeteria for about 25 years. She is survived by her two daughters, Sue Drake and husband Bill Drake, Mary Mounce and husband Eddie Mounce; one son, Reuben DeHart, Jr. and wife Robin DeHart; 12 grandchildren and three great grandchildren, all of Greensboro, N.C. Funeral services were held at 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 14, 1997 at Glenwood United Methodist Church, with internment in Guilford Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Glenwood United Methodist Church, 1417 Glenwood Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27403, or to Christ Community Church, 4747 Lake Brandt Rd., Greensboro, NC 27455. Hanes-Lineberry Funeral Home of Greensboro, NC was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Jones | Robert Daniel | 11 May 1997 | Robert Daniel Jones, 59, of Rural Retreat, died Sunday May 11, 1997 at his residence. He was born in Smyth County to the late Roy Daniel and Faye Irene Woods Jones. He was preceded in death by a brother, Roger Harold Jones, and a sister, Mildred Jones. He is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Tammy and Tony Catron, Cindy Jones all of Roanoke, and Selena and Scott Mitchell of Rural Retreat; two sons, Robert Darrel Jones of Roanoke, and Dale Jones of Colorado Springs, Colo.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Frances and Isom Sturgill of Rural Retreat and Mary Ann Coley of Marion; three brothers and sisters-in- law, Bill and Anna Jones, Jimmy and Margaret Jones, and Fred and Jan Jones, all of Rural Retreat; two grandsons and several nieces and nephews also survive. A graveside service was held Wednesday, May 14, 1997 at 11 a.m. at the Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery in Rural Retreat with the Rev. Michael Hoyle officiating. The family requests that those who prefer, may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Emergency Services. Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat, is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Trivett | Charles H. | 11 May 1997 | Charles H. Trivett, age 77, died Sunday, May 11, 1997 in Damascus. He was a life-long resident of Damascus and was a veteran of the U. S. Navy, World War II. He was a former council member in the town of Damascus and was supporter of the Appalachian Trail Conference. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Alice Trivett; two sisters, Hazel Cornett and Lou Brewer, both of Damascus; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 14, at Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. R. J. Cullop officiating. Burial followed in Sunset Memorial Park. Johnson Funeral Home of Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blevins | Bruce V. | 12 May 1997 | Bruce V. Blevins, 80, died Monday, May 12, 1997 in Chilhowie. Mr. Blevins, a native of Grayson County, lived most of his life in Smyth County. He was owner and operator of Bruce’s Grocery in the Ebenezer community in Marion. He was also a licensed barber and a member of the Falling Water Baptist Church. Mr. Blevins was preceded in death by his wife, Virgie Jane Blevins. He is survived by two sons, Donald Blevins of Lynchburg and David Blevins of Chantilly; one brother, Willard Blevins of Marion; one granddaughter, Victoria Blevins; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mr. Blevins will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday at the Barnett’s Funeral Chapel with Pastor Tim Boyette officiating. Burial will follow in the Roselawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Barnett’s Funeral Home of Marion, is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Woods | Mattie Mae | 12 May 1997 | Mrs. Mattie Mae Woods, age 64, died Monday, May 12, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion. Survivors include her husband, Howard Woods; three sons, Joe Woods and James Woods, both of Saltville, and Danny Woods, Chilhowie; two daughters, Ann Simms and Patricia Hale, both of Saltville; six brothers, Bill Lamie, Howard Lamie, Ross Lamie, Jim Lamie, Jack Lamie, and Sam Lamie, all of Saltville; one sister, Laura Sue Brown, Bristol, TN; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home, Saltville, was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bonham | Joseph Wayne | 1 Aug 1924 | 15 May 1997 | Joseph Wayne Bonham, age 72, of Sugar Grove, died Thursday, May 15, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was born Aug. 1, 1924 in West Virginia, the son of Joseph Spurgeon Bonham and Mabel Sheaff. He was a member of Rock Bridge Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Cole Bonham of the home; two daughters and son-in-law, Linda B. Thomas, Marion, and Mary B. and Joe Summit, Rich Valley; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Callie and Robert Timmons, Upper Sandusky, Ohio, Bessie Nelson, Troutdale, and Alice Poole, Fries; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul and Mary Ruth Bonham, Winston-Salem, N.C., John and Hazel Bonham, Westminister, S.C., and Victor and Lena Bonham, Marion; three grandchildren, one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, May 18, at 2 p.m. in the Rock Bridge Baptist Church with the Rev. Ted Bonham and the Rev. Don Medley officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Sugar Grove Rescue Squad, Sugar Grove, VA 24375. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Foster | Bonnie Elizabeth McKinnon | 15 May 1997 | Bonnie Elizabeth McKinnon Foster, age 71, died Thursday, May 15, 1997 in the Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion. Mrs. Foster was a native of Wythe County, but had lived most of her life in Smyth County. She was a much loved mother and grandmother and will be sadly missed by her family. She is survived by two daughters, Frances Elizabeth Smith of Marion and Janice Deatherage of Roanoke; three sons, Tommy Leon Simms of Marion, Charles Scott Simms of Saltville and David Dallas Simms of Chilhowie; two sisters, Mabel Henderlite of Atkins and Virginia Leonard of Rockville, MD; three brothers, Richard McKinnon, Paul McKinnon and Scott McKinnon, all of Marion; eight grandchildren, four great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, May 17 at 2:00 p.m. at Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Leroy Blizzard officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home, Marion, is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Boughman | Jewel Dinsmore | 16 May 1997 | Jewel Dinsmore Boughman, age 47, of Chase City, died Friday, May 16, 1997 in Duke University Hospital, Durham, N.C. She was preceded in death by one brother, Rodney Trent Dinsmore, and her grandfather, Albert Clear, Broadford. Survivors include her mother, Janet Clear Surber, Chase City; her father, Samuel Dinsmore, Coal City, W.Va.; her stepmother, Shirley Dinsmore, Coal City, W.Va.; her grandmother, Mattie Clear, Broadford; two sons, Billy Gary Mitchell, Reading, Penn., and David Anthony Burgess, Waldorf, Md.; one sister, Anita Dinsmore Long, Clinton, Md.; four half-sisters, Melody Surber Morris, Chase City, Elaine Dinsmore Coalson and Karen Dinsmore Hensley, both of Coal City, W.Va., and Teresa Dinsmore Terry, Saltville; one grandchild, Billy James Mitchell; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday, May 18, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home. A graveside service was conducted at 4 p.m. Monday, May 19, in Riverside Cemetery, Rich Valley. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sword | Ruth | 16 May 1997 | Ruth Sword, age 76, of Meadowview, died Friday, May 16, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was a native of Smyth County and had lived in Chesapeake for 35 years before moving to Washington County in 1982. She was a member of Pilgrim Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Claude H. Sword; one son, Claude Randall Sword, Meadowview; one daughter, Judy Sword Varnes, York, Penn.; one foster daughter, Cheryl Harrison, Chesapeake; her mother, Mary Taylor, Abingdon; one brother, James Harold Taylor, Hendersonville, N.C.; one sister, Margaret Helms, Abingdon; three grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 18, in Farris Funeral Chapel with Pastor Robert P. Pruitt officiating. Burial was in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 165 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210. Farris Funeral Service of Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Levitt | Georgia Kansas | 28 Oct 1909 | 19 May 1997 | 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. |
| Osborne | Virginia Ruth | 19 May 1997 | Virginia Ruth Osborne of Glade Spring died Monday, May 19, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Smyth County and attended the East End Baptist Church, Marion. She was the widow of Fred N. Osborne. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Dave (Gay) Poston, Marion, and Mrs. Berkley (Lucille) Surber, Glade Spring; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 22, in Farris Funeral Chapel. Burial was in Old Glade Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Glade Spring. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon handled arrangements. | |
| Wilson | Annabelle | 19 May 1997 | Annabelle Barger Wilson, age 96, died Monday, May 19, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Kent Wilson and one son, S/Sgt. Owen T. Wilson. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Harry and Barbara S. Wilson, Dayton, Ohio, and James and Betty G. Wilson, Marion; three grandchildren, Rebecca W. Whited, Danville, Ky., Thomas G. Wilson, Christiansburg, and Diane W. Catley, Blacksburg; three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, May 22, at Sharon Lutheran Church, Ceres, with the Rev. Joe Shumate officiating. Burial will follow in the Sharon Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the funeral. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorials be made to Sharon Lutheran Church, Rt. 1 Box 18, Ceres, VA 24318 or to the Bland Rescue Squad, Bland, VA 24315. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. at Newberry Funeral Chapel. Newberry Funeral Home in Bland is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Dixon | Dicy Marie Cottrell | 20 May 1997 | Dicy Marie Cottrell Dixon, age 84, died Tuesday, May 20, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of Howard Lee Dixon. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Rev. Billy J. and Phyllis Dixon, Critz; one granddaughter, Mrs. Larry (Jackie) Brown, Knoxville, Tenn.; one great-grandson, Logan Brown, Knoxville, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews; four special nieces, Etta Cottrell, Shirley Collins, Erma Collins, Glenna Thomas. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, May 23, in Cleghorn Baptist Church with the Rev. Avery Sheets and the Rev. Charles E. Blevins officiating. Burial was in the Cleghorn Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hancock | Loma Lee Crowder | 20 May 1997 | Loma Lee Crowder Hancock, age 69, died Tuesday, May 20, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Effie Mabe and Gracie Gravely. She was a resident of Marion for 35 years and was of the Methodist faith. She is survived by her husband, M.R. “Doc” Hancock of Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Chuck Redepenning of Concord, Mass.; two grandchildren, Elizabeth Redepenning and Charles Redepenning III, both of Concord, Mass.; four sisters, Mallie Dean of Pulaski, Myrtle Austin of Austinville, Velma Beasley of Hillsville, and Scottie Crowder of Mt. Airy, N.C.; two brothers, Forest Crowder and Martin Crowder, both of Hillsville. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 22, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Dr. J.N. Howard officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marion Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 784, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Spencer | Cecil C. | 20 May 1997 | Cecil C. Spencer Sr., age 82, of Charlotte, N.C., died Tuesday, May 20, 1997 in Presbyterian Hospital, Charlotte. He was a member of Grace Baptist Church, Charlotte. Surviving are his wife, Charlotte Bise Spencer; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cassandra S. and Edward Bejarano, Tucson, Ariz., and Carolyn S. and Sonny Lescalleet, Oak Ridge, Tenn.; one son, Cecil C. Spencer Jr., Thomasville, N.C.; 11 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. today, May 24, in Mount Pleasant Church, Saltville, with the Rev. Aubrey Patterson and the Rev. James Wright officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery , Glade Spring. There will be a memorial service June 11 at Grace Baptist Church, Charlotte, N.C. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wellman | Geneva Belle | 20 May 1997 | Geneva Belle Mills Wellman, age 72, of Glade Spring, died Tuesday, May 20, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was a native of McDowell County, W.Va., and had lived in Dickenson County prior to moving to Washington County in 1975. Survivors include her husband, Laban Wellman; three sons, Bill Wellman, State College, Penn., Jack Wellman, McClure, and Tom Wellman, Glade Spring; one stepson, Ernie Wellman, Leesburg, Fla.; five daughters, Jean Wellman, Bristol, Vada Rose, Clintwood, Lassie Eide, Meadowview, Captain Barbara Wellman, Kunsan Air Base, Korea, and Pamela Heath, Chilhowie; two daughters-in-law, Danna Antoine and Trina Wellman; four sons-in-law, Ronnie Rose, Gary Eide, Andrew Hecker and Ken Heath; three brothers, Elmer Mills, Spotsylvania, Norman Mills, Ligonier, Ind., and Coeburn Mills, Lebanon; two sisters, June Waters, Ligonier, Ind., and Anne Lewis, Kindallville; eight grandchildren: Amber Wellman, Ashley Wellman, Mindy Rose, Joseph Eide, John Eide, Katie Eide, Beau Wellman and Morgan Wellman; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 22, in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Sidney Mays officiating. Committal services were conducted at noon Friday, May 23, in Sparks Cemetery, Iaeger, W.Va. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon handled arrangements. | |
| Kent | Lois Atwood | 21 May 1997 | Lois Atwood Kent, age 88, of Saltville, died Wednesday, May 21, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. She was a retired employee of Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation and a member of Madam Russell United Methodist Church. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, May 23, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Scott Robertson-Gouge officiating. Burial was in Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Glade Spring. D.R. Henderson Funeral Service in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Laine | Kimberly Dawn | 21 May 1997 | 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. | |
| Rosenbaum | Mary | 21 May 1997 | Mary Grubb Rosenbaum, age 74, died Wednesday, May 21, 1997 in the Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Rosenbaum was born in Wythe County, but lived in Marion for most of her life. She was a member of the Ebenezer Lutheran Church and was the co-owner of Rosenbaum T.V. Surviving are her husband, James Edward Rosenbaum, Marion; two sisters, Lillian Kate Epperley, Rescue, and Warena Bell Morefield, Orlando, Fla.; one brother and sister-in-law, James and Rozelle Grubb, Galax; three sisters-in-law, Gladys Grubb, Great Falls, Mont., Louise Grubb, Pulaski, and Cecille Rosenbaum, Charlotte, N.C.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Friday, May 23, at 11 a.m. in the Ebenezer Lutheran Church with the Rev. Jim Bangle officiating. Burial followed in the New Bethel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ebenezer Lutheran Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1799, Marion, VA 24354. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wolfe | Robert Preston | 21 May 1997 | Robert Preston Wolfe, age 75, died Wednesday, May 21, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mae Wolfe, Crockett; three stepchildren, Barbara Montgomery, Thomas Barnett and Tony Barnett. Funeral services were conducted Friday, May 23, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery with full military honors being rendered by the Francis Marion V.F.W. Post 4667. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| McMillian | Calvin Greek, Jr. | 8 Sep 1932 | 22 May 1997 | Calvin Greek McMillian Jr., age 64, of Independence, died Thursday, May 22, 1997 in Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax. He was born Sept. 8, 1932 at Grayson County, the son of Calvin Greek McMillian Sr. and Bessie Valentine McMillian. Survivors include his wife, Helen Thompson McMillian; five sisters, Aretta Garrett, Sugar Grove, Margarette Valentine, Independence, Yvonne Lewis, Radford, Wilma Woodward, Trenton, N.J., and Donna Lee Richardson, Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; one brother, Joe Robert McMillian, Sheridan, Wyo., several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 27, at 11 a.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Raymond Brown, the Rev. Fred E. Jennings and the Rev. Curtis Wolfe officiating. Interment followed in Oak Grove Cemetery. Military rites were conducted by Grayson County VFW Post 7726. Memorial contributions may be made to Independence Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 607, Independence, VA 24348. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Claypool | David Earl | 22 May 1997 | David Earl Claypool, age 59, of Chilhowie, died Thursday, May 22, 1997 in the Holston Valley Hospital, Kingsport, Tenn. He was retired form ACCO Industries of Saltville, past president and director of the Chamber of Commerce of Smyth County, and was a member of the Cattlemen’s Association. He attended St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Marion. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Anne Claypool of Chilhowie; two daughters, Christie Claypool Sheets and Susan Denise Claypool, both of Chilhowie; two sons, John David Claypool and Kevin Matthew Claypool, both of Chilhowie; one daughter-in-law, Lisa Claypool; one sister, Betty Ann Cook of Oceana, W.Va.; three grandchildren: Ty David Sheets, Ryan Matthew Claypool, and Allie McKenzie Sheets. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 25, at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Eggers and the Rev. Lloyd Sheets officiating. Interment followed in the Westwood Memory Gardens. There will be a memorial Mass of Resurrection at St. Johns at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 31. Memorial donations may be made to the Chilhowie Rescue Squad. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wyrick | Maude | 22 May 1997 | Maude McClure Wyrick, age 96, died Thursday, May 22, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. She was the widow of Howard A. Wyrick. Survivors include two sons, Charles R. Wyrick and Robert E. Wyrick, both of Glade Spring; one daughter, Mrs. Everette (Katherine) Kress, Chilhowie; one sister, Mrs. Florence Love, Chilhowie; seven grandchildren; 12 great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 25, in Mount Rose Cemetery, Glade Spring, with the Rev. Thomas B. Sullivan Jr. officiating. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Gambill | Dale | 1 Apr 1921 | 23 May 1997 | Dale Gambill, age 76, died Friday, May 23, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Gambill was born April 1, 1921 to Hampton and Gertrude Gambill in Ashe County, N.C. He worked as a maintenance man for 30 years for Walter Jackson and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Cress Gambill and one daughter, Mary G. Perkins. Survivors include a loving friend, Mary Hill, Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Janice Gambill, Austin, Texas; one daughter and son-in-law, Patricia G. and Paul Epperly, Stuarts Draft; one brother and sister-in-law, Dean and Doris Gambill, Maryville, Tenn.; a special niece, Norma Testerman, Marion; a great niece, Faye Ford, Marion; six grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. Graveside services were conducted Monday, May 26, at 11 a.m. in Roundhill Cemetery in Marion with the Rev. Herman Cress officiating. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Barker | April Brianna | 24 May 1997 | April Brianna Barker, infant daughter of Brian and Virginia Barker, died Saturday, May 24, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. Survivors in addition to her parents include one brother, Eddie Surber of the home; one sister, Jessica Surber of the home; her grandparents, Mary and Joe Peck, Saltville, and Margaret and David Wayne Barker, Saltville; her great- grandmother, Naomi V. Peck, Russell County; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside services were conducted at 4 p.m. Monday, May 26, in Elizabeth Cemetery with the Rev. Shirley Carter and the Rev. Andy Bresnock officiating. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Edmiston | John William | 24 May 1997 | John William Edmiston, age 74, of Chilhowie, died Sunday, May 25, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. He was a farmer and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Eller Edmiston. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, John Edgar and Eileen Bruce Edmiston, Melbourne, Fla.; one daughter, Joyce Ann Edmiston, Marion; a brother, Joe Edmiston, Marion; his twin brother, James W. Edmiston, Greenville, Tenn.; two sisters, Elizabeth Dinkins and Alice Cress, both of Chilhowie; his father-in-law, Edgar F. Eller, Chilhowie; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, May 28, at 2 p.m. in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage and Mr. Perry Bruce officiating. Burial will be in the Macedonia Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chilhowie Rescue Squad. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Kestner | Graham E. | 24 May 1997 | Graham E. Kestner, age 81, of Saltville, died Saturday, May 24, 1997 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. He was a former employee of Olin Corporation and retired from his mining business. Survivors include two sons, Dale Kestner, Saltville, and Arlin Kestner, Prince George; one daughter, Francis Loretta (Kestner) Gordon, Saltville; one sister, Maryland “Sis” McElraft, Saltville; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 27, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Briggs and the Rev. Benny Frye officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Obregon | Fausto | 26 May 1997 | Dr. Fausto Obregon, age 77, died Monday, May 26, 1997 in the Wellmont Hospice House, Bristol, Tenn. Dr. Obregon, General Surgeon, was born in Mexico City, Mexico. He lived in Los Angeles, Calif., for about five years where he attended primary school. He then returned to Mexico City where he attended high school, college and medical school. After medical school and his internship in Mexico City, he practiced medicine and surgery in Chiapas, Mexico for three years. He then came to the United States where he took part in a rotary internship in New York City for one year as well as a residency in general surgery for four years. This residency included anesthesia training. Once more he returned to Mexico City, practicing medicine, general surgery and anesthesia for a period of two years. In 1958, Dr. Obregon returned to the United States, specifically to Roanoke at the Lewis Gale Hospital where he performed Emergency Care Anesthesia for a period of one year. In 1960, he moved to Marion and engaged in a general practice as well as obstetrics and general surgery at Smyth County Community Hospital until 1974. Dr. Obregon moved to Mountain City, Tenn., in 1974 where he practiced general surgery until his retirement in 1988. Dr. Obregon was preceded in death by a son, Ernie Obregon. He is survived by his wife, Libby Obregon of Marion; three daughters, Mary Woodlief of Richmond, Rosa Diring of Norfolk, and Dalia Obregon of Mouth of Wilson; one son, Fausto Obregon Jr., Marion; six grandchildren, Christopher Long, Michael Woodlief, Veronica Scott, Susan Woodlief, Mattie Obregon and Maya Diring; two great-grandchildren, Chelsea Long and Charlie Long; a special niece, Jennifer Renee Fishel. Funeral services were held Friday, May 30, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Father Bob Krenick and Rev. Mr. Harry Hall officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the North East Tennessee Chapter, Alzheimer’s Association, 207 North Boone St., Suite 1050, Johnson City, Tenn. 37604 or to the Hospice of your choice. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Walsh | Virginia | 26 May 1997 | Virginia Freeman Walsh, age 69, died Monday, May 26, 1997 in Richmond. Survivors include her husband, T.V. Walsh, Richmond; one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy Walsh and Eddie Collin, Richmond; one grandson, James Vernon Coe, Richmond; one sister, Ellen Freeman, Marion; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, May 28, at 12:30 p.m. at Woody Funeral Chapel in Richmond. Burial will follow in Richmond. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Marion. This is a courtesy announcement by Barnett’s Funeral Home. | |
| Patrick | William H. (Pat) | 27 May 1997 | William H. (Pat) Patrick, age 70, of Madison Heights, died Tuesday, May 27, 1997 in Lynchburg General Hospital after a long illness. Born in Saltville, he was the son of the late Roy Patrick and Gussie Lester Patrick. He was a member of the Seventh-Day Adventist Church and a retired truck driver for Burlington Industries. He served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II and the U.S. Marines during the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his loving wife of 48 years, Magnolia Haulsee Patrick; one son and daughter- in-law, William (Joe) and Debra Patrick of Lynchburg; two daughters and sons-in-law, Bianca (Binky) and Donny Murphy of Kinston, N.C., and Freda and James Davis of Madison Heights; seven grandchildren: Carli Jo Patrick, Lynchburg; Troy Pennington, Newbern, N.C.; Genal Murphy, Kinston, N.C.; Justin Neighbors, Tabatha Neighbors, Robert Davis and Felicia Davis, all of Madison Heights; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, May 30, at Whitten Monelison Chapel with the Rev. John Robbins officiating. Interment followed at Fort Hill Memorial Park with military honors by American Legion Post 16. Those wishing to make memorial contributions, please consider the Monelison Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 56, Madison Heights, VA 24572. Whitten Funeral Home in Madison Heights was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Jackson | Glen H. | 28 May 1997 | Glen H. Jackson, age 64, of Saltville, died Wednesday, May 28, 1997 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Survivors include two brothers, Dale Jackson, Tannersville, and Ervin Jackson, Saltville; three sisters, Roxie Davenport, Tannersville, Stella Jackson and Sylvie Woodward, both of Saltville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, May 30, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Franklin Chapman and the Rev. Clarence Frye officiating. Burial was in Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Price | Sanders Richard “Sandy” | 29 May 1997 | Sanders Richard “Sandy” Price, age 64, died Thursday, May 29, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a retired supervisor of the Marley Molding Corp. Survivors include his wife, Lalia Smith Price; one son and daughter-in-law, Richard “Peanut” and Kim Price, Saltville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Josh and Tina Price Reynolds and Billy and Gail Boardwine, all of Saltville; four brothers, Jim Price, Saltville, Bob Price, Glade Spring, Douglas Price, Chilhowie, and J.C. Price, Bristol, Tenn.; one sister, Dot Price Frye, Saltville; four grandchildren; one step-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, May 31, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Benny Frye, the Rev. David Mumpower and the Rev. Dan Jividen officiating. Burial will be in the Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Riffey | Emma E. “Polly” | 29 May 1997 | Emma E. “Polly” Riffey, age 80, of Abingdon, died Thursday, May 29, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was a native of Smyth County but had lived most of her life in Washington County. She was a member of Trigg Street Church of God and was the widow of Ernest Riffey. Survivors include three sons, Paul Riffey, Damascus, Bill Riffey and Allen Riffey, both of Abingdon; seven daughters, Josie Riffey and Sharon Thomas, both of Abingdon, Charlotte R. Denton, Bristol, Tenn., Loretta R. McCray and Joyce Holmes, both of Meadowview, Ruth Day, Cumberland, Ky., and Katie Blevins, Chilhowie; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 1, in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dale Frazier and the Rev. James Beaver officiating. Burial was in Sulpher Springs Cemetery in Chilhowie. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| McNeary | Annie Belle Green | 30 May 1997 | Annie Belle Green McNeary, age 71, of Forestville, Md., died Friday, May 30, 1997 in Washington Hospital Center, Washington D.C. She was a native of Glade Spring and was the daughter of the late Hobart and Mary Glenn Vannoy Green. Survivors include one daughter, Vanja McNeary, Forestville, Md.; a host of godchildren, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday, June 5, in Plum Creek Baptist Church, Glade Spring, with the Rev. Jasper Burrell officiating. Burial will be in the Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Abingdon. A viewing will be held one hour before services. Marshall Funeral Home, Suitland, Md., and Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie, are in charge of arrangements. | |
| McNew | Betty Cahill | 30 May 1997 | Betty Cahill McNew, age 63, of Roanoke, died Friday, May 30, 1997 in Community Hospital, Roanoke. She was a native of Saltville and had lived in Roanoke for 27 years. She was of the Methodist faith and was the widow of Charles E. McNew. She was also preceded in death by her father, Albert “Brub” Cahill; and one sister-in-law, Loretta Cahill. Survivors include one daughter, Darla McNew, Roanoke; one son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Trudy McNew Jr., Roanoke; her mother, Katherine Cahill, Bristol; two brothers, Jim Cahill, Lexington, Ky., and Bill Cahill, Broadford; three sisters, Mary Arnold, Bristol, Tenn., JoAnn Cahill, Bristol, and Dee Boyd, Abingdon; three grandchildren, Brad, Leesee and Kali; two brothers-in-law, Lefty Arnold and Bo Boyd; her sister-in-law, Sharon Cahill; special friends, Brenda Hudgins and family; she is also survived by Rosa Irwin; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted at 4 p.m. Monday, June 2, in Mt. Rose Cemetery, Glade Spring, with the Rev. Bill Cahill officiating. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Phipps | Harvie B. | 30 May 1997 | Harvie B. Phipps, age 91, of Flatridge, died Friday, May 30, 1997 at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax. He was preceded in death by his two wives, Pauline Young Phipps and Maude Parks Phipps. Mr. Phipps was born Dec. 19, 1905 at Flatridge, the son of Ben and Betty Burton Phipps. He was a member and deacon of Burton’s Chapel Baptist Church. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. June (Velma) Barker, Sugar Grove, and Mrs. Bill (Nancy) Hodge, Independence; two sons, Ben Phipps, Flatridge, and Harold Phipps, Chilhowie; 12 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, several step-grandchildren, several stepgreat- grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, June 1, at 2 p.m. in Burton’s Chapel Baptist Church in Flatridge with the Rev. Joe Warren, Rev. Bill Moss and Rev. Bill Morefield officiating. Interment was in Burton’s Chapel Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Burton’s Chapel Cemetery, c/o Garnett Ralph Ross, Treasurer, 252 Glenwood Road, Troutdale, VA 24378. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. | |
| French | Elizabeth Grey Taylor | 31 May 1997 | Elizabeth Grey Taylor French, age 73, of Chilhowie, died Saturday, May 31, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Survivors include her husband, the Rev. Kyle French; one son, Dennis K. French, Chilhowie; three brothers, Roy J. Taylor and William E. Taylor, both of Saltville, and Charles D. Taylor, Broadford; three sisters, Ethel T. Roe, Chilhowie, Annie Lee Overbay, Glade Spring, and Marie Roberts, Saltville; one granddaughter, Tara Elizabeth French. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, June 2, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Neitch and the Rev. Jimmy Taylor officiating. Burial was in Middle Fork Cemetery, Chilhowie. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blankenbeckler | Maxine | 13 Jan 1923 | 1 Jun 1997 | Maxine Blankenbeckler, age 74, of Sugar Grove, and Littleton, N.C., died Sunday, June 1, 1997 in Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C. She was born Jan. 13, 1923 in Marion to Conley L. and Myrtle M. Rowland. Mrs. Blankenbeckler was preceded in death by her parents, one brother and one sister. She is survived by her husband, Marvin J. Blankenbeckler of Sugar Grove and Littleton, N.C.; one son, Marvin Blankenbeckler Jr., Sugar Grove; one daughter, Joyce Cox, Littleton, N.C.; six sisters: Bea Blevins, Belle White and Pat Weithman, all of Bucyrus, Ohio, Elizabeth Musser of Longview, Texas, Peggy Freshwater of Dayton, Ohio and Wilma Hoffman of Mansfield, Ohio; three brothers, Bill Rowland of Longview, Texas, Paul Rowland of Arab, Ala., and Waldo Rowland of Columbia, S.C.; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 3, at 2 p.m. in Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Tom Martin officiating. Burial followed in Ridgelawn Cemetery in Sugar Grove. The family suggests that any memorials may be made to the Sugar Grove Fire Department, c/o Jesse Choate, P.O. Box 108, Sugar Grove, VA 24375. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. |
| Reid | Fred | 1 Jun 1997 | Fred Reid, age 86, of Chilhowie, died Sunday, June 1, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. He was a retired employee of the Marion Motor Company, and a retired farmer. He attended the Friendship Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nada Lou Martin Reid. Survivors include one son, Tom H. Reid, Mountain City, Tenn.; two daughters, Mrs. Bob (Nelda) Phillips, and Mrs. Toby (Kate) Blevins, both of Chilhowie; two brothers, Heird Reid, Mountain City, Tenn., and Homer Reid, Chilhowie; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, June 4, in Friendship Baptist Church in Glade Spring with the Rev. Paul Jones and Dr. Jack Garland officiating. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Friendship Baptist Church, 35411 Loves Mill Road, Glade Spring, VA 24340. The body will be taken to the church one hour before services. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Humphrey | Ruth Painter | 2 Jun 1997 | Ruth Painter Humphrey, age 88, of Rural Retreat, died Monday, June 2, 1997 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Rural Retreat United Methodist Church. She attended the College of William & Mary and was a retired school teacher at the Rural Retreat Elementary School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Douglas Humphrey Sr. She is survived by one son, R. Douglas Humphrey Jr., DDS, of Rural Retreat; one grandson, Brad Humphrey, of Louisa; one sister, Doris P. Grubb, Rural Retreat; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 5, at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat with the Rev. Robert Countiss officiating. The family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to the charity of their choice. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight, June 4, at the Lindsey Funeral Home. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Orr | Isaac Weaver | 2 Jun 1997 | Isaac Weaver Orr Jr., age 79, died Monday, June 2, 1997 at his home in Elizabethton, Tenn. He was a native of Saltville and a member of First United Methodist Church in Elizabethton. He was preceded in death by a brother, Dr. Alva D. Orr. He was a former chemist with North American Rayon Corporation and a retired teacher of electronics with Northeast State Technical Institute. Survivors include his wife, Mary Sutton Orr; one sister, Mary Ellen Arnold, Chattanooga, Tenn.; one sister-in-law, Sylvia D. Orr, Port St. Lucy, Fla.; five nephews: Denton and Roger Orr, Tom Arnold, Keith and Richard Sutton; two nieces, Geri Gaynor and Brenda Cox; a goddaughter, Lisa Hendrich; special friends, James and Shirley Hughes, Weldon Stone and Grayton Riggs. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today, June 4, in Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, with the Rev. Ken LaDuke officiating. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, June 5, in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Everyone will meet at the cemetery at 9:50 a.m. Thursday for the graveside services. The family will receive friends from 68 tonight in Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel. Tetrick Funeral Home, Elizabethton, Tenn., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Osborne | Lockie Jeanette | 2 Jun 1997 | Lockie Jeanette Osborne, age 53, of Chilhowie, died Monday, June 2, 1997 at her home. She was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Damascus. She is survived by her husband, John P. Osborne, Chilhowie; four daughters, Rosa Thomas, Chilhowie, Diane Lyman, Piney Flats, Tenn., Rebecca Belcher, Bristol, Tenn., Kathy Norris, Abingdon; one son, Joseph McClanahan, Glade Spring; her mother, Dixie B. Tolbert, Chilhowie; 13 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, June 4, at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Paul Maye officiating. Burial will follow in the Grosses Creek Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Anderson | Allen Earl | 3 Jun 1997 | Allen Earl Anderson, age 69, died Tuesday, June 3, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Anderson was a 30 year veteran of the United States Navy having served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post 360 in Montverde, Fla., a member of Francis Marion VFW Post 4667, a member of the American Legion, and the Fleet Reserve Association. He retired from Disney World in Florida having worked there for 10 years. He was of the Lutheran faith. He is survived by one sister-in-law, Georgia McLaughlin of Marion; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Graveside services were conducted Friday, June 6, at 2 p.m. in Rose Lawn Cemetery with Pastor James Bangle officiating. Full military honors were rendered by the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Firestone | Ralph William | 3 Jun 1997 | Ralph William Firestone, age 54, died Tuesday, June 3, 1997. Mr. Firestone was a native of West Virginia and had lived a number of years in the Marion area. He was a self-employed contractor and was a member of the Herndon Freewill Baptist Church in West Virginia. Survivors include three sons, Tim Firestone, Tony Firestone, and Mark Firestone, all of Marion; one daughter, Taméra Firestone, Athens, W.Va.; his mother, Ethel Firestone, Vinton; three brothers, Clarence Firestone, Mobile, Ala., Mitchell Firestone, Falls Church, and David Firestone, Herndon, W.Va.; two sisters, Linda L. Pierce and Mary De Vault, both of Vinton; one grandson, Anthony Firestone Jr. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, June 5, at 1:30 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Chapel with burial in the Attoway Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Luck | Harvey | 3 Jun 1997 | 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. | |
| Bales | Clara Barnett | 5 Jun 1997 | Clara Barnett Bales, age 97, died Thursday, June 5, 1997 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. She was a member of the Cedar Bluff Baptist Church and had worked at Collins Department Store and Baldwins in Marion for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, George C. Bales. She is survived by one sister-in-law, Mrs. Vance Barnett of Richmond; three stepchildren: Fred Bales, Richmond, Frank Bales, Anderson, Ind., and Wilma Snyder, Salem, Ore.; several nieces, nephews, great-and great-great-nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held today, June 7, at 2 p.m. in Round Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Eddie Beck officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Evans | Dorothy Ritchie | 5 Jun 1997 | Dorothy Ritchie Evans, age 80, of Damascus, died Thursday, June 5, 1997 at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was the widow of Charles R. Evans. She was preceded in death by a son, Kenneth M. Evans. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Robert (Janice) McConnell of Hickory, N.C.; three sisters, Elizabeth Edmondson of Damascus, Ellen Dunn of Abingdon, and June Nelson of Piney Flats, Tenn.; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 8, at Sunset Memorial Park with the Rev. Warren M. Wilson officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to Wright Chapel United Methodist Church, 21651 Monroe Road, Damascus, VA 24236. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Price | Walford J.C. | 6 Jun 1997 | Walford J.C. Price, age 78, of Bristol, Tenn., died Friday, June 6, 1997 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Roanoke and had lived in Bristol most of his life. He was a member of Westhighlands Church and a Navy veteran of World War II. He was a former employee of Monroe Corporation and former owner of Exit 4 Phillips 66 Service Station. Survivors include his wife, Naomi Price; two daughters, Mrs. Cary (Teresa) Fulwider, Bristol, Tenn., and Mrs. Glenn (Holly) Dudley, Ellicott City, Md.; one sister, Dorothy Frye, Broadford; three brothers, Douglas Price, Chilhowie, Jim D. Price, Saltville, and Robert “Bob” Price, Glade Spring, six grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday, June 8, in Westhighlands Church with the Rev. J. Samuel Rasnake officiating. Committal service was conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, June 9, in the Veterans Administration National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Westhighlands Church, 2222 Volunteer Parkway, Bristol, Tenn. 37620. Weaver Funeral Home in Bristol was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Asbury | Edward T. “E.T.” | 7 Jun 1997 | Edward T. “E.T.” Asbury, age 73, of Saltville, died Wednesday, June 4, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a former employee of the Olin Corporation, a veteran of World War II and a member of William King Masonic Lodge No. 227. Survivors include his wife, Lucille Rector Asbury; two daughters, Mrs. E.P. (Debbie) Ogle, Marion, and Mrs. Dennis (Lori) Gillespie, Rich Valley; two sons, Edward T. “Eddie” Asbury Jr., Chilhowie, and Mark H. Asbury, Charlottesville; two sisters, Olivene A. Farris, Saltville and Jane A. Leach, Tampa, Fla.; two brothers, Charles E. Asbury, Saltville, and Robert I. Asbury, Marion; four grandchildren, Trey Asbury, Annie Ogle, Megan Ogle and Caitlyn Asbury; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, June 7, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Scott A. Robertson-Gouge officiating, assisted by Mark Asbury. A military graveside service will be conducted by the Saltville VFW Post No. 7328 and Masonic rites conducted by William King Lodge No. 227 will follow in the Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Coleman | Jennie Lee Campbell | 7 Jun 1997 | Jennie Lee Campbell Coleman, age 65, died Saturday, June 7, 1997 at her home in Damascus. Survivors include her husband, James L. Coleman; one daughter, Denise Roane, Richmond; one stepson, Greg Coleman, Kingsport, Tenn.; one brother, Eugene Campbell, Hagerstown, Md.; two sisters, Josephine Howlett, Richmond, and Pearl Hanley, Rural Retreat; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 12, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Bowling and the Rev. William Austin officiating. Burial will be in the Chilhowie Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| McFarlane | William Jennings | 7 Jun 1997 | William Jennings McFarlane Jr., age 69, died Saturday, June 7, 1997 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. McFarlane was a native of Wythe County but had lived most of his life in Smyth County. He was retired from the Southwestern Virginia State Hospital with more than 32 years of service. He was a member of the Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and was also a member of the Gideons International. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and an honorary lifetime member of the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. He was also an avid fisherman, hunter and woodworker. Survivors include his wife, Laura E. McFarlane; one daughter, Mrs. Ronald (Donna) VanHoy, Marion; two sons, Dennis G. McFarlane and William Douglas McFarlane, both of Marion; two brothers, Troy McFarlane, Marion, and Eugene McFarlane, Kingsport, Tenn.; two sisters, Mrs. Paul (Dorothy) Eller, Salem, and Nora Painter, Charleston, S.C.; six grandchildren, one great-grandchild, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, June 9, at 2 p.m. in Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Sage and the Rev. Bob Steele officiating. Interment followed in the Roselawn Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Holliday | Harry E. | 9 Jun 1997 | William W. “Bill” Holliday, age 83, died Wednesday, April 2, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church and was retired from the Norfolk & Western Railroad with 35 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Irene Callahan Holliday of Marion; two daughters, Linda Holliday Grubb and Peggy Holliday Frye, both of Marion; two sons-in-law, Douglas V. Grubb and Foye C. Frye, both of Marion; three grandchildren, Jennifer Grubb Henson and husband Michael, Douglas Grubb II, all of Marion and William “Billy” Frye of Blacksburg; one great-grandson, Matthew Henson of Marion; one sister, Eve H. Groseclose of Speedwell. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 3, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo and the Rev. George Mowrey officiating. Graveside services were held Friday, April 4, at 11 a.m. at Rose Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. George Mowrey officiating. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Mutter | Carolyn Thea Norris | 9 Jun 1997 | Carolyn Rhea Norris Mutter, age 52, died Monday, June 9, 1997 in Johnson City Medical Center Hospital, Johnson City, Tenn. She was a native of Washington County and a resident of Mountain City, Tenn., for the past seven years. Survivors include four sons, Sammy Wayne Mutter, Charles Ray Mutter, both of Glade Spring, Vance Alexander Mutter, Bristol, Tenn., and Hallie O’Dale Mutter, Atkins; one brother, Clifford Norris, Shepardsville, Ky.; one sister, Minnie Norris, Mountain City, Tenn.; one grandchild, Meaghan Nicole Mutter; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, June 12, at 11 a.m. in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Paul Jones and the Rev. Tommy Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Kelly’s Chapel Cemetery, Glade Spring. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight at the funeral home. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Stanley | Ina Mae | 9 Jun 1997 | Ina Mae Stanley, age 74, of Glade Spring, died Monday, June 9, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Survivors include her husband, Harley E. Stanley; seven sons, Johnny Stanley, Elmer Stanley, Larry Stanley, Bill Stanley, Paul Stanley and Gary Stanley, all of Glade Spring, and Charles Stanley, Chilhowie; three daughters, Mrs. Earnest (Nellie) Price and Mrs. Clayton (Carrie) Trent, both of Glade Spring, and Mrs. Autrey (Betty) Cooper, Ferrum; one sister, Irene Baker, Orlando, Fla.; two brothers, Earl Daugherty, Darlington, Md., and James Stanley, Baltimore, Md.; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 12, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Hazelwood officiating. Burial was in Baptist Cemetery, Glade Spring. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Farris | A.C. | 10 Jun 1997 | A. C. Farris, age 82, of Newport News, died Tuesday, June 10, 1997 in Riverside Hospital. He was a native of Saltville and had lived most of his life in Newport News. Survivors include his wife, Nancy Farris; one brother, Paul W. Farris, Saltville; two nephews, Donald Smith, Saltville, and Rodney Farris, Abingdon. Amory Funeral Home in Grafton was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hall | Fields Vernon | 12 Jan 1925 | 12 Jun 1997 | The Rev. Fields Vernon Hall, age 72, of Staunton, died Thursday, June 12, 1997 in the Augusta Medical Center, Fishersville. He was born on Jan. 12, 1925 in Smyth County, a son of the late Vernon and Dinah Blevins Hall and stepson of Mary Church Hall. Rev. Hall was an ordained minister. He was a member of the Gospel Light Baptist Church of Waynesboro. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Fannie Frances Church Hall; five sons: Rev. Frank Hall and wife Judy of Verona; Jeff Hall and wife Sandy of Waynesboro; Charles Vernon Hall and wife Joyce of Staunton; Phillip Eugene Hall of Pensacola, Fla.; and Roger Lee Hall and wife Patsy of Bristol; two daughters and sons-in-law, Dinah Frances and Ray Cash of Staunton, and Virginia Darlene and Frankie Rankin of Fishersville; five brothers: Chester Hall of Washington, Ga., James Hall, Preston Hall and Jerry Hall, all of Marion, Mickie Hall of Abingdon; five sisters, Stella Robinson, Martha Largen, Louise Wyatt, and Barbara Taylor, all of Marion, and Elsie Rose of Tampa, Fla.; 19 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, June 15, at 2 p.m. in Henry Funeral Home Chapel with Pastors Stanley Price and Frank Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Augusta Memorial Park. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8:30 at the funeral home. It is suggested that those who wish may make memorial donations to the Bloodmobile of the American Red Cross, Augusta County Chapter, 001 Middlebrook Ave., Staunton, VA 24401 or to the Missionary work of the donor’s choice. Henry Funeral Home in Fishersville is in charge of arrangements. |
| French | Weaver “Conrad” | 12 Jun 1997 | Weaver “Conrad” French, age 69, of Tannersville, died Thursday, June 12, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He worked for the United States Postal Service for 43 years, where he was a mail carrier in the Rich Valley area. He was a lifetime member of the Saltville Rescue Squad, a charter member of the Tannersville Rescue Squad, past master of Rich Valley Masonic Lodge No. 172 and past patron of the Saltville Eastern Star. Survivors include his wife, Jane Comer French; one son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Cathy French, Tannersville; two grandsons, Jeremy Repass and Brandon Repass; one brother, John French, Tannersville; one sister, Olivene Morand, Cary, N.C.; a special friend, Kristi Funk; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, June 14, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bill Cahill and Jeff Comer officiating. A military graveside service will be conducted by the Saltville VFW Post No. 7328 and Masonic rites conducted by Rich Valley Masonic Lodge No. 172 will follow in the Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Yarber | Edward Benny | 13 Jun 1997 | Edward Benny Yarber Sr., age 64, of Glade Spring, died Friday, June 13, 1997 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Washington County, was self-employed and was a veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include four sons, Edward B. Yarber Jr., and John Yarber, both of Abingdon, William Yarber, Meadowview, and Michael Yarber, Essex, Md.; four daughters, Rita Crosswhite and Judy Crosswhite, both of Meadowview, Debbie Buckles, Abingdon, and Kimberly Yarber, Jacksonville, Fla.; his mother, Bessie Yarber, Glade Spring; six brothers: Jimmy Yarber, Bristol, Tenn., Joe Yarber, Frank Yarber, Riley Yarber and Carter Yarber, all of Glade Spring, and Leonard Yarber, Emory; four sisters: Betty Blevins, Bristol, Tenn., Rosemary O’Quinn and Linnie Litton, both of Meadowview, and Lulabelle Delp, Glade Spring; 19 grandchildren. Graveside services were conducted at 4 p.m. Monday, June 16, in Old Glade Presbyterian Cemetery with military rites conducted by Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Davidson | Nellie Gray | 14 Jun 1997 | Nellie Gray Davidson, age 58, died Saturday, June 14, 1997 at her home in Chilhowie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronnie Blake Davidson and her parents, John A. and Nannie Crabtree Wyatt. She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Libby and Rickie Sessor, and Kay Davidson, all of Chilhowie; three sons and daughters-in-law, Charles Jr. (Carlo) and Patti Proffit of Chilhowie, Michael and Robin Proffit of Blountville, Tenn., and Ronnie Jr. and Sharon Davidson, Chilhowie; seven grandchildren: Machelle Proffit, Charlie Proffit III, Lucas Proffit, Chase Sessor, Chance Sessor, Ashleigh Thomas and Kayla Martin; three sisters, Lola Ritchie of Stratford, N.J., Joan Goad of Hawthorne, Fla., and Teresa Norris of Marion; two brothers, Ed Wyatt and John Wyatt, both of Marion. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 17, at 2 p.m. at the Ridgedale United Methodist Church in Rich Valley with the Rev. Frank Chapman Jr. and the Rev. Luther Watson officiating. Burial followed in Ridgedale Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Parks | Gracie Mae | 15 Jun 1997 | Gracie Mae Parks, age 75, died Sunday, June 15, 1997 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Parks was a native of Smyth County. She was employed with the Virginia House Restaurant, the Beacon Restaurant and the Lincoln Hotel. She also assisted with the care of the elderly and was of the Baptist faith. She was the widow of William Wister Parks. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Joe M. Sheets, Princeton, W.Va.; two sons, William James Parks, Meadowview, and John Oscar Totten, Marion; three stepdaughters, Myrtle Moore and Mildred Parks, both of Battle Creek, Mich., and Charlotte Warfield, Federalsburg, Md.; one sister, Eva Widener, Glade Spring; one brother, Wiley Harris, Marion; six grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, six step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today, June 18, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Dockery officiating. Interment will follow in the Ridgedale Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Surber | Dale | 15 Jun 1997 | Dale Surber, age 75, of Saltville, died Sunday, June 15, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. He was a Master Mason with the William King Lodge No. 227, a veteran of World War II, a deacon at McCready United Methodist Church and retired from the Olin Corp. He was a lifelong resident of Smyth County and a charter member of the Saltville Rescue Squad. He is survived by his wife, Lizzie Emma Carter Surber; two sons, Curtis Surber, Des Plaines, Ill., and Ricky Surber, Chilhowie; three brothers, Frank Surber, Thomas Surber and Robert Surber, all of Saltville; one sister, Meleta Cecil, Saltville; five grandchildren: Shawn Surber, Brian Davin Surber, James Curtis Surber, Stephen Shea Surber, and Morgan LaFaye Robins; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, June 18, at 11 a.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Chapel with burial in Mount Rose Cemetery. Masonic graveside rites will be conducted by William King Lodge 227. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Daugherty | Willie Pansy | 16 Jun 1997 | Willie Pansy Daugherty, age 77, of Sugar Grove, died Monday, June 16, 1997 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She had resided most of her life in Sugar Grove where she was a member of the Wharf Hill United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, French and Marietta Keesling; three sons, Johnny, Ronnie and Danny Daugherty. Survivors include her husband of 53 years, Fred E. Daugherty, Sugar Grove; one daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Mike Baldwin of Sugar Grove; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Randy and Trish Daugherty, and Rickie Daugherty, all of Sugar Grove; one sister, Jackie DuMond of Tallahassee, Fla.; two brothers, Kelly Keesling of Rural Retreat, and Harold Keesling of Roxboro, N.C.; one granddaughter, Misty Daugherty Crutchfield of Chilhowie; one great-granddaughter, Carly Crutchfield; two step-granddaughters, Heather Baldwin and Jessica Wagoner; one former daughter-in-law, Patsy Doyle of Marion; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 19, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Tom Martin and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Cemetery, Sugar Grove. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at Seaver- Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Gobble | William Arnold | 16 Jun 1997 | William Arnold Gobble, age 76, died Monday, June 16, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a member of Cedars Baptist Church and was a veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Mabel Blevins Gobble, Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Anita and Jimmy Fletcher, Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Kevin and Susan Gobble, Marion; four sisters: Lula Belle Rader, Louisiana, Mary Powell, Ben Salem, Penn., Frances Privette, Aberdeen, Md., and Violet Halsey, Marion; two brothers, David Gobble, Marion, and Eugene Gobble, Aberdeen, Md.; two grandsons, Jerry Fletcher, Atkins, and Brian Fletcher, Marion; two great-grandchildren: Kelsey and Austin Fletcher. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 19, at Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Avery Sheets and the Rev. Charles Blevins officiating. Burial was in Grosses Creek Cemetery. Francis Marion VFW Post 4667 conducted graveside military honors. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hayden | Nannie G. | 17 Jun 1997 | Nannie G. Hayden, age 74, of Saltville, died Tuesday, June 17, 1997 in Henrico Doctors Hospital in Richmond. She was the widow of Arthur Hayden Sr. She was also preceded in death by three sons: James Hayden, Dempsey Hayden and Charles Hayden; and two grandchildren: Theresa Ann Frye and Kevin Hayden. Survivors include one son, Arthur Hayden Jr., Saltville; two daughters, Charlotte Sue Frye, Prince George, and Patsy MacKenzie, Chester; four grandchildren: David Hayden, Crystal MacKenzie, James Hayden Jr., and Sandy Marie Frye; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, June 20, in Mount Rose Cemetery with the Rev. Bobby Briggs officiating. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hayton | Paul E. | 17 Jun 1997 | Rev. Paul E. Hayton, age 61, died Tuesday, June 17, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a dedicated minister of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and was a talented gospel musician, playing instruments. Although legally blind, he could do carpenter work and cabinet building. He was the best father and a great light has left our midst. He is survived by his wife, Beulah Jackson Hayton of Marion; one daughter, Rebekah Howdeshell of Damascus; three sons, Bobby E. Hayton of Saltville, Steve A. Hayton of Marion, and Timothy P. Hayton of Maiden, N.C.; six sisters: Gerthel Taylor of Marion, Adell Davidson and Christine Neal, both of Saltville, Burnice Henegar of Norfolk, Elsie Waldon of Rockville, Md., and Thelma Lewis of Abingdon; three brothers, Avery Hayton and R.D. Hayton, both of Saltville, and Marcial Hayton of Liberty, S.C.; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, June 20, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Roy E. Shrewsbury, the Rev. Jim Jeffords, the Rev. Larry Jeffords, and the Rev. Monroe Greely officiating. Burial followed in Wassum Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Johnson | Ethel Lucille Butler | 17 Jun 1997 | Ethel Lucille Butler Johnson, age 96, of Glade Spring, died Tuesday, June 17, 1997 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was the widow of Moses Johnson. Survivors include one foster son, Melvin Bailey, Cleveland, Ohio; three foster daughters, Mildred Bailey, Della Bailey, both of Cleveland, Ohio, and Creella Bailey, Knoxville, Tenn.; two nieces, Annie Vannoy, Glade Spring, and Kay Frances Fullen, Tennessee; and one nephew, Charles Pitts Bradley, Bristol. Funeral services were conducted at 12:30 p.m. Friday, June 20, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. W.A. Johnson and the Rev. Barbara Bradley officiating. Burial was in Seals- Brown Cemetery, Glade Spring. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| McClanahan | Helen G. | 17 Jun 1997 | Helen G. McClanahan, age 93, died Tuesday, June 17, 1997 in the Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Mrs. McClanahan was the firstborn of the 13 children of the late Charles and Anna Goble. She attended Knoxville College and later was a school teacher in a one room school in Sugar Grove. She was a member of the Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church. She is survived by three sisters, Patricia Kane of Hampton, Juanita Allen of Huntington Station, Long Island, N.Y., and Anne Broady of Pasco, Wash.; four brothers, David Goble of Hampton, Charles Goble and Henry Goble, both of Marion, and William Goble of St. Louis, Mo.; one daughter-in-law, Alice McClanahan of Gary, Ind.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, June 20, at 11 a.m. at Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church with the Rev. Carol Ferguson officiating. Burial followed in the Roundhill Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Watson | Lacy | 17 Jun 1997 | Lacy Watson, age 61, of Damascus, died Wednesday, June 17, 1997 in Wellmont Hospice House, Bristol. Survivors include his wife, Hazel B. Watson; one son, Phillip Watson, Damascus; three daughters, Terry Funn, Shady Valley, Tenn., Mary Watson, Damascus, and Janie Watson, Trade, Tenn.; two sisters, Leona Friberg, Chilhowie, and Rosalee Riffey, Damascus; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, June 21, in Azen Baptist Church with burial in Azen Cemetery. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Heath | Thelma K. | 18 Jun 1997 | Thelma K. Heath, age 75, of Meadowview, died Wednesday, June 18, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Christina Heath; one brother, Clyde Baumgarner; one sister, Ruby Moore; and grandson, Paul Taylor Jr. Survivors include her husband, Russell Heath; three sons, Tom Heath, Hickory, N.C., Sam Heath, Bristol, and Wayne Heath, Damascus; four daughters, Mary Lewis, Damascus, Jean Taylor, Hickory, N.C., Brenda Mulkey, Meadowview, and Jane DeBusk, Glade Spring; three daughters-in-law, Betty Ann, Betty J. and Nancy Heath; four sons-in-law, Lonnie Lewis, Paul Taylor, Les Mulkey and Gene DeBusk; two sisters, Susie L. Rogers, Sierra Vista, Ariz., and Gladys Heath, Glade Spring; 11 grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, two step- grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, June 20, in Farris Funeral Chapel with burial in Rush Creek Cemetery. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Pennington | Isabell Virginia | 18 Jun 1997 | Isabell Virginia Pennington, age 79, of Abingdon, died Wednesday, June 18, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. She was a native of Smyth County and was the widow of Orley Delmer Pennington. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Roscoe and Lessie Denny Blevins; and one daughter, Myrtle Pechan. She was a homemaker and a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Konnarock. Survivors include three daughters: Betty Carol Pennington, Abingdon, Mrs. A.L. (Sarah) Cusson, Tucker, Ga., and Mrs. Earl (Eleanor) Wilcox, Chantilly; one brother, William Blevins, Stanley; three sisters, Hazel Pennington, Konnarock, Catherine Martin, Marion, and Rachael Morrisette, Newport News; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three step- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, June 20, in St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Konnarock with the Rev. Roger Kluttz officiating. Burial was in Laurel Valley Cemetery in Troutdale. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 167 East Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Boots | Harry D. | 19 Jun 1997 | Harry D. Boots, age 69, of Atkins, died Thursday, June 19, 1997 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Boots was a native of the Lakeport, Calif., area and had been living in Smyth County since the death of his wife, Sandra K. Boots, last year. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Survivors include two daughters, Nancy Kite, Santa Rosa, Calif., and Rhodenia Sevey; three sons: Donald Boots, Knoxville, Tenn., Ronald Boots, Atkins, and David Boots, Tracy, Calif.; one brother, Orville Boots, Santa Rosa, Calif.; 10 grandchildren, one nephew, and three nieces. Graveside services will be held Sunday, June 22, at 2 p.m. in Roundhill Cemetery with the Rev. Perry Hall officiating. Full military honors will be provided by Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. The family will receive friends Sunday from noon until time of service at the funeral home. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Tilson | Goldie | 20 Jun 1997 | Goldie Copenhaver Tilson, age 86, died Friday, June 20, 1997 at the Wellmont House in Bristol, Tenn. She was a native of Washington County who had lived in Smyth County for the past 23 years. She was a member of Rock Springs Presbyterian Church. She was the widow of Steward B. Copenhaver Sr., and James R. Tilson. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Arthur B. Neese Sr., and three brothers, Everett Neese, Noel Neese and Carl Neese. Survivors include two sons, Steward B. Copenhaver Jr., and Ernest E. Copenhaver Sr., both of Meadowview; two daughters, Eula C. Roe, Meadowview and Louise “Tiny” C. Gray, Marion; one daughter-in-law, Alberta M. Copenhaver; one son-in-law, John M. Gray Sr.; three brothers, Oscar Neese and Bernard Neese, both of Abingdon, and Arthur B. Neese Jr., Meadowview; four sisters, Marie Copenhaver and Vivian Mock, both of Meadowview, Ruby Graybeal, Emory, and Dorothy Cannon, Glade Spring; nine grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; two special friends, Nancy Wyatt and Virginia Abel. Funeral services were conducted at 4 p.m. Sunday, June 22, in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Robert Thornton officiating. Burial followed in Knollkreg Memorial Park, Abingdon. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bates | Burnace Gerald “Abb” | 21 Jun 1997 | Burnace Gerald “Abb” Bates, 57, of Glade Spring, died Saturday, June 21, 1997 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He had lived most of his life in Glade Spring. He was employed as a manager at Tennessee Investment Casting Company in Bristol, Tenn., and was a former employee of Monroe Calculating Machine Company in Bristol. Mr. Bates was a charter member of Grace Presbyterian Church where he served as an elder, trustee and Sunday School teacher. He was a former deacon and youth group director at the church. He was a former member of the Glade Spring Planning Commission, a former active member of the Patrick Henry High School Band Boosters, had coached youth basketball and was an avid fisherman. He is survived by his wife, Anne Bates; three daughters, Pam Williams, Meadowview, Cindy Davenport, Glade Spring, and Abby Quillen, Lebanon; four brothers, Don Bates, Indianapolis, Ind., Ronnie Bates, Abingdon, Colin Bates, Cincinnati, Ohio, and Richard Bates, Marion; one sister, Carol Murray, Marion; four grandchildren, Andy Williams, Adam Williams, Chris Davenport and Kim Davenport; three sons-in-law, Tom Williams, Mark Davenport, and Richard Quillen. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, June 23, at Grace Presbyterian Church in Glade Spring with the Rev. Wiley Mayo and Mr. Joe Clark officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Rose Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Grace Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, c/o Ann LeMieux, 111 N. Monte Vista Dr., Glade Spring, VA 24340. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Baumgardner | William Clay | 21 Jun 1997 | William Clay Baumgardner, 69, of Seven Mile Ford, died Saturday, June 21, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a native of Smyth County and the son of the late Joseph Clay and Elta Ratliff Baumgardner. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Annie Clapp Baumgardner; two daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda and John Hankla Sr., Seven Mile Ford, and Ann and Buddy Call, Saltville; one brother, Walter Baumgardner, Chilhowie; four grandsons, John Hankla Jr., Marion, Clay Hankla, Mark Hankla, both of Seven Mile Ford, and Bryan Call, Saltville; three stepgrandchildren: Stacy Berry, Shawn Berry and Junior Berry; one great-granddaughter, Diana K. Hankla, Chilhowie; one great-grandson, Robert Hunter Hankla, Seven Mile Ford. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, June 23, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Neitch and the Rev. Paul Doane officiating. Burial was in the Thomas Cemetery in Adwolfe. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Brown | Daniel Lester | 21 Jun 1997 | Daniel Lester Brown, 95, died Saturday, June 21, 1997 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. He was the former owner and operator of the Dip Dog Stand in Marion. He was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by his wife, Anna Marie Elswick Brown. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Larry D. and Jackie Brown, Knoxville, Tenn.; one sister, Mae Martin, Essex, Md.; one grandson, Logan Brown, Knoxville, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 24, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Fred Harcum and the Rev. Billy Joe Dixon officiating. Burial was in the Riverside Cemetery, Chilhowie. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Thomas | Lucy F. | 22 Jun 1997 | Lucy F. Thomas, age 85, of Glade Spring, died Sunday, June 22, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She had lived most of her life in Washington County and was of the Church of God faith. She was the widow of Samuel S. Thomas and was also preceded in death by a grandson, Teddy Thomas. Survivors include five sons: Freddie Thomas, Earl Thomas and Larry Thomas, all of Glade Spring, Steward Thomas, Marion, and Jerry Thomas, Abingdon; four daughters, Ernestine Thomas and Frances Thompson, both of Glade Spring, and Annie Mae Cardwell and Wanda Harris, both of Saltville; one sister, Lottie Holly, Glade Spring; 21 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, June 25, in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Poston officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery, Glade Spring. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon handled arrangements. | |
| Williams | Everette Ray | 24 Jun 1997 | Everette Ray Williams, age 64, died Tuesday, June 24, 1997 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Williams was a lifelong resident of Smyth County and retired from D.G. Mouldings with over 16 years of employment. He was preceded in death by his wife, Martha L. Williams. Survivors include five daughters: Mary Jane Fortune and Christina Hancock, both of Groseclose; Janie Terry and Patricia Witherspoon, both of Chilhowie, and Dianna Hamm, Glade Spring; one son, Billy R. Williams, Marion; one sister, Frances Sheets, Marion; one brother, Blaine Williams, Greensboro, N.C.; a special friend, Tony Evans; 20 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 26, at 8 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Chapel with the Rev. David Neitch officiating. Interment was held Friday, June 27, at 11 a.m. at the Thomas Cemetery with the Rev. Paul Jones officiating. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| York | Sadie Marie | 4 Jul 1921 | 25 Jun 1997 | Sadie Marie York, age 75, died Wednesday, June 25, 1997 at her home in Twining, Mich. She was born July 4, 1921 in Marion to James and Berta Starling. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey York; one daughter, Sharon York; one brother, Ralph; and two sisters, Edna and Ruby. Survivors include one daughter, Linda Parker, Turner, Mich.; three sons, Ronald York, Hohenwald, Tenn., Jonathan York, Durand, Mich., and Jeffery York, Midland, Mich.; four sisters, Ruth Potter, Lillian Bush, Barbara Hutton and Iva Bradley, all of Marion; three grandchildren, Rebecca Cottrell, Kirk York and Eric York. Funeral services will be conducted today, June 28, at 10 a.m. in the Forshee Funeral Home in Twining, Mich. Interment will follow in the Cedar Valley Cemetery. Forshee Funeral Home in Twining, Mich., is in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Barnett’s Funeral Home. |
| Hamm | Mattie Maude | 24 Sep 1921 | 25 Jun 1997 | Mattie Maude Hamm, age 75, formerly of Ashe County, N.C., died Wednesday, June 25, 1997 at Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. Ms. Hamm was born in Ashe County on Sept. 24, 1921 to Leonard Smith Hamm and Mamie Cordilia Black Hamm. She was a sewing machine operator in a textile factory. She is survived by a son, Ray Phipps of Aberdeen, Md.; three brothers, Junior Hamm of Port Deposit, Md., Lawrence Hamm of Crumpler, N.C., and Elmer Hamm of Grassy Creek, N.C.; four sisters, Faye Blackburn of Darlington, Md., Irene Pennington of Aberdeen, Md., Viola Church of Grassy Creek, N.C., and Jean Teaster of Crumpler, N.C.; one grandchild and one great- grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, June 28, at 11 a.m. at Boone Family Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Reeves Jones and the Rev. Rex Hall officiating. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens, Jefferson, N.C. Boone Family Funeral Service Inc., of West Jefferson, N.C., is in charge of arrangements. |
| Kent | Hilda Clear | 25 Jun 1997 | Hilda Clear Kent, Glade Spring, died Wednesday, June 25, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was a native of Saltville but had lived in Glade Spring for a number of years. She was a beautician before her retirement and was a member of the Grace Presbyterian Church. She was the widow of Preston M. Kent. Survivors include one son, Robert J. Kent, Newport News; two daughters, Ruth Moss, Danville, and Doris Frazier, Woodberry, Tenn.; one sister, Margaret Frye, Saltville; 12 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 29, in Farris Funeral Chapel with burial in Mount Rose Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight at the Funeral Home. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is handling arrangements. | |
| Abel | Harvey James | 26 Jun 1997 | Harvey James Abel, age 59, died Thursday, June 26, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Myrtle Sue Abel, Marion; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ronnie and Carrie Abel, and William Harvey and Bobbie Jean Abel, all of Marion; one daughter and son-in- law, Amanda and James Hagee, Chilhowie; one brother, Reece Abel, Chilhowie; one special nephew, Wayne Abel; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, June 28, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Adam Love officiating. Burial will follow in the Osborne & Hatfield Cemetery in Tannersville. Barnett’s. Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sawyers | Jessie D. | 27 Jun 1997 | Jessie D. Sawyers, age 73, died Friday, June 27, 1997 in Radford. Mrs. Sawyers was the widow of Ernest E. Buck Sawyers. She was a member of the Furnace Hill Lutheran Church and had volunteered at the Smyth County Community Hospital as a Pink Lady. Survivors include one son, E. Wayne Sawyers, Dublin; two daughters, Carol Lucas, Radford, and Kay Sawyers, Charleston, S.C.; two brothers, William Dolinger, Petersburg, and Scott Dolinger, Marion; one sister, Margaret Dolinger, Baltimore, Md.; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 29, in the Furnace Hill Lutheran Church with Pastor Edward Schaak officiating. Interment followed in the Attoway Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Barton | Laura Ennis | 28 Jun 1997 | Laura Ennis Barton, age 94, died Saturday, June 28, 1997 in Francis Marion Manor. Ms. Barton was a lifelong resident of Smyth County having lived in the Sugar Grove and Teas area. She attended the Valley View Baptist church. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, June 30, at 8 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Interment was held Tuesday, July 1, at 10 a.m. at the McCarter Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cannon | William Herman | 28 Jun 1997 | William Herman Cannon, age 87, of Saltville, died Saturday, June 28, 1997 in University Medical Center, Lebanon, Tenn. He was a native of Heaton, N.C., and a retired boiler tender for Olin Chemical Corporation. He was preceded in death by his wife, Maxie Cannon. Survivors include five sons: Bill Cannon, Mt. Juliet, Tenn., Douglas Cannon, Charlotte, N.C., Delano Cannon, Bossier City, La., Johnny Cannon, Glade Spring, and Pete Cannon, St. Albans, W.Va.; four daughters: Barbara Harris and Jennelle Taylor, both of Saltville, Joyce Blake Taylor, Princeton, W.Va., and Darlene Russom, Mountain City, Tenn.; one brother, Roy Blain Cannon, Canton, Ohio; 31 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. today, July 2, in Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Elizabeth Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Building Program, First Church of God, Chilhowie, VA 24319. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Paul | Frederick W. | 29 Jun 1997 | Frederick W. Paul Jr., age 62, formerly of Saltville and Marion, died Sunday, June 29, 1997 at his home in Citrus Heights, Calif. Survivors include his wife, Darlene S. Paul; two daughters, Ellen Nipper, Marion, and Lisa Cederberg, Citrus Heights, Calif.; one sister, Dr. Geraldine W. Paul, Sun City, Ariz.; two grandchildren. Memorial services will be held in Mt. Carmel United Methodist Church, Marion, at a later date. This is a courtesy announcement by D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville. | |
| Sturgill | Glendon | 29 Jun 1997 | Glendon Blaine Sturgill Sr., age 43, died Sunday, June 29, 1997 in Port Deposit, Md. He was preceded in death by his mother, Mary V. Gillespie Sturgill. He is survived by his father, Cleveland Blaine Sturgill Sr., Chilhowie; two sons, Glendon Blaine Sturgill Jr., Indiana, and Brandon Avery Sturgill, Lancaster, Penn.; two daughters, Tina Hamm and Nicole Polly Jones, both of Port Deposit, Md.; one brother, Cleveland Blaine Sturgill Jr., Perryville, Md. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 3, at 1 p.m. at Patterson Funeral Home, Perryville, Md., with the Rev. Dr. John M.R. Gauger officiating. Burial followed in Principio Cemetery in Perryville, Md. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, c/o Patterson Funeral Home, P.O. Box 188, Perryville, Md. 21903. Patterson Funeral Home in Perryville, Md., was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Wheeler | Clarence O. | 29 Jun 1997 | Clarence O. Wheeler, age 70, died Sunday, June 29, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He is survived by several cousins. Funeral services will be held today, July 2, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Donald Hazelwood officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends today from 10 to 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Davis | Jimmy Wilson | 30 Jun 1997 | Jimmy Wilson Davis, age 48, died Monday, June 30, 1997 at his home in Bristol. He was a native of West Jefferson, N.C., and had lived in Grayson County before moving to Bristol 25 years ago. He was an employee of Dana Corporation, Marion, and a U.S. Army veteran serving in Thailand during the Vietnam War. Survivors include his wife, Kaye G. Davis; one daughter, Debra Kaye Morgan, Berea, Ky.; one son, Jason Wayne Davis, Bristol; his parents, Tam and Alma Davis, Whitetop; one sister, Loretta D. Hall, Sugar Grove; one brother, Jackie Davis, Weber City; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 3, in Campbell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. T.A. Pennington and Charles E. Morgan officiating. Burial followed in Haw Orchard Baptist Church Cemetery, Rugby, with military graveside services conducted by American Legion Post 275, Lansing, N.C. Campbell Funeral Home in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Price | Ethel Kate | 30 Jun 1997 | Ethel Kate Price, age 89, of Saltville, died Monday, June 30, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. She was former owner of Empire Fashion Shop, Saltville, and the widow of Arthur Price. Survivors include one sister-in-law, Hallie Elliot, Saltville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. today, July 2, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Luther Watson officiating. Burial will be in Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Waddell | Ray | 30 Jun 1997 | Ray Waddell, age 81, of Troutdale, died Monday, June 30, 1997 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. He was a native of Grayson County and had lived most of his life in Konnarock. He was a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Konnarock, and was a farmer. Survivors include his wife, Ruby D. Waddell; one stepdaughter, Charlene Blevins, Whitetop; two stepsons, Lewis Hoffman, Matoaco, and Kenneth Hoffman, Morgantown, Penn.; five sisters: Jincy Testerman and Kate Blevins, both of Grassy Creek, N.C., Grace Sheetz, Bel Air, Md., Pauline Walker, Peach Bottom, Penn., and Kathleen Hart, Paradise, Penn.; one brother, George Waddell, Lansing, N.C.; seven step-grandchildren; eight step-great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 3, in St. Matthews Lutheran Church, Konnarock, with the Rev. John Chapman officiating. Burial will be in Azen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight, July 2, in Johnson Funeral Home. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is handling arrangements. | |
| Atwell | Barbara Jean | 1 Jul 1997 | Barbara Jean Atwell, age 54, died Tuesday, July 1, 1997 at her home in Marion. Mrs. Atwell was a native of Smyth County and a member of the Gethsemane Baptist Church. She was a registered nurse having received her Associate Degree from the Wytheville Community College. She was employed in the Intensive Care Unit of the Wytheville Community Hospital. Mrs. Atwell was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Myrtle Testerman and two sisters, Hilda Dennison and Kate White. Survivors include her husband, Carl Atwell; two daughters, Rita Faye Cutler, Bavon, and Brenda Kay Sexton, Virginia Beach; one brother, Robert Testerman, Roanoke; one grandchild, Joshua Casey Sexton. Funeral services were held Friday, July 4, at 11 a.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Pat Gilbert officiating. Interment followed in the Slemp Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bradley | Arika Mackenzie | 1 Jul 1997 | Arika Mackenzie Bradley, infant daughter of Eric and Melinda Bradley of Meadowview, died Tuesday, July 1, 1997 in Johnson City Medical Center. Other survivors include her maternal grandparents, Harold and Jane Wilcox of Meadowview; her paternal grandmother, Jennifer Browning of Meadowview; her maternal great-grandparents, Bobby and Cleta Blevins, Fayetteville, W.Va.; her paternal great-grandparents, James and Pauline Scott, Abingdon; two uncles. Graveside services were conducted Thursday, July 3, at 11 a.m. in Azen Cemetery, Konnarock, with the Rev. Robert Carbary officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be sent to the Ronald McDonald House, 418 N. State of Franklin Road, Johnson City, Tenn. 37604. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Brooks | Ruby Thompson | 2 Jul 1997 | Ruby Thompson Brooks, age 79, of Adwolfe, died Wednesday, July 2, 1997 in the Francis Marion Manor. She was the widow of Sam Calvin Brooks. Mrs. Brooks was a native of West Virginia and had lived most of her life in Smyth County. She retired from the Southwestern State Hospital and attended the Liberty Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Barbara Hall, Marion; one son, Gary Brooks, Marion; one brother, Daniel G. Thompson, Seven Mile Ford; two grandchildren, Theresa Brooks and Jerry Hall. Funeral services will be held today, July 5, at 10 a.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Darrell Pickle officiating. Interment will follow in the West Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hawk | Danny Eugene Wilford | 2 Jul 1997 | Danny Eugene Wilford Hawk, age 46, of Ceres, died Wednesday, July 2, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Hawk was a native of Nebraska and had been living in Smyth County for 30 years. He received a Bachelor of Science degree from Virginia Intermont College and was employed with Brunswick as a property administrator. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. He was preceded in death by his mother, Edna Hawk. Survivors include his wife, Gail Hawk; one son, Joseph Hawk, Ceres; his father, Lester Joe Hawk, Ceres; three brothers, Tim Hawk, North Dakota, Jack Hawk and Ken Hawk, both of Ceres; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, July 4, at 2 p.m. in the Mt. Zion Church in Rich Valley with the Rev. Harold Toms officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Graveside military honors were rendered by the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| McCracken | Nellie I. | 3 Jul 1997 | Nellie I. McCracken, age 77, of Damascus, died Thursday, July 3, 1997 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mrs. McCracken was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was the widow of Roy C. McCracken. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Ann Shirkey, Cornelius, N.C., and Debra McCracken, Damascus; two sons, Bobby Trent and Paul Trent, both of Damascus; her stepmother, Della Trent of Damascus; four sisters, Carolyn Price, Hickory, N.C., Helen Carroll, Ferguson, N.C., Martha Owens, Meadowview, and Mary Milhorn, Johnson City, Tenn.; two brothers, Billy Trent, Damascus, and Jack Trent, Glade Spring; six grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 5, in Sunset Memorial Park, Damascus, with Denver Doss officiating. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Quesenberry | Lena L. “Cindy” | 4 Jul 1997 | Lena L. “Cindy” Quesenberry, age 32, of Meadowview, died Friday, July 4, 1997 from injuries received in an automobile accident. She was a native of Smyth County and had lived all her life in Washington County. She was employed by Bristol Compressors for 10 years. Survivors include her husband, Benjamin Franklin “Frankie” Quesenberry II; her parents, Tommy and Mary O’Quinn, Abingdon; one brother, Tommy O’Quinn Jr., Meadowview; one sister, Vicky Ann Edwards, Meadowview; her maternal grandmother, Evelyn Herndon, Saltville. Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, July 7, in Sunset Memorial Park with the Rev. Don Lasley officiating. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Corvin | Wayne Eugene “Gene” | 6 Jul 1997 | Wayne Eugene “Gene” Corvin, age 54, died Sunday, July 6, 1997 at his home in Wytheville. He was retired from the Virginia Department of Highways. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Randy and Sherri Corvin of Independence; one daughter and son-in-law, Tracie L. and Matt Byrd of Chilhowie; one sister, Dorothy Hoback of Wytheville; one brother, Randolph Corvin of Wytheville; two granddaughters, Alicia L. Jones and Crystal Corvin. Funeral services were held Wednesday, July 9, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of the Grubb Funeral Home. Interment followed in the Galilee Christian Church Cemetery. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Goodman | Elma Coulthard | 6 Jul 1997 | Elma Coulthard Goodman, age 83, died Sunday, July 6, 1997 at her home in Marion. Mrs. Goodman was preceded in death by her husband, James O. “Snook” Goodman, and a grandson, Gary Michael Simms. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Jack Simms of Marion; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Helen and Mel Green of Longview, Texas, Dorothy Roberson of Dandridge, Tenn., and Grace and L.J. Rector of Seven Mile Ford; two sisters-in-law, Mary Jane Richardson of Peoria, Ariz., and Lucille Wassum of Wilmington, Del.; three grandchildren, Jay Simms and John Simms, both of Marion, and Joe Simms and wife April of Danville. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 8, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Sidney Mays officiating. Burial followed in Round Hill Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Smith | Charles Edward “Ed” | 6 Jul 1997 | Charles Edward “Ed” Smith, age 66, died Sunday, July 6, 1997 at his home in Saltville. He attended Lighthouse Baptist Church. Mr. Smith was a grocer most of his life, having owned and operated Midway Super Market, was owner of Saltville Motor Sales and since retiring had been farming. Survivors include his wife, Patricia “Pat” Holley Smith; seven daughters, Mrs. David (Martha) Jewell, Toledo, Ohio, Loretta Smith, Tazewell, Anita Freeman and Mrs. Charles (Guyedda) Wry, both of Meadowview, Mrs. Doug (Abby) Miller, Abingdon, Darlene Perkins, Tannersville, and Mrs. Charles (Patricia) Roark, Saltville; three sons, Robert E. Smith, Tannersville, Charles Paul Smith, Tazewell, and Raymond Carty, Roanoke; five sisters, Sylvia Reams, Florida, Lillian Bruster and Mrs. Graham (Edith) Bruster, both of Tazewell, Mrs. George B. (Elsie) Comb, Lebanon, and Mrs. Fred (Shirley) Presley, Ellicott City, Md.; four brothers, Lawrence Smith and the Rev. Roy Lee Smith, both of Tazewell, Earnest B. Smith Jr., Bluefield, W.Va., and George Smith, Princeton, W.Va.; 10 grandchildren and one expected; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, July 9, at 11 a.m. in Lighthouse Baptist Church with the Rev. Benny Frye and the Rev. Danny Frye officiating. Entombment will be in Mount Rose Cemetery Mausoleum. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Anderson | R.C. | 7 Jul 1997 | R.C. Anderson, age 71, died Monday, July 7, 1997 in the Winterhaven Hospital in Florida. Mr. Anderson was a native of the Sugar Grove area and was retired from the drywall business. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the 41st Infantry in World War II. He was also a member of the VFW. Survivors include his wife, Lucille Anderson, Lake Hamilton, Fla.; three daughters, Rita Helton and Kathy Neal, both of Lake Hamilton, Fla., and Sharon Handley, Auburndale, Fla.; three sons, Donald Anderson, Lake Hamilton, Fla., Robert Anderson and Larry Anderson, both of Haines City, Fla.; five sisters: Mary Keys, Sugar Grove, Helen Carver, Shirley Smith and Lessie Singleton, all of Rural Retreat, and Betty Sue Brown, Takoma, Wash.; three brothers, Ernest Anderson, Abingdon, Robert Anderson, Rural Retreat, and Blaine Anderson, Pennsylvania; 23 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 11, at 2 p.m. in the Summit Baptist Church, Sugar Grove, with the Rev. Don Tate and the Rev. Jody Blevins officiating. Interment followed in Slemp Cemetery with military honors being rendered. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Barker | Fred L. | 7 Jul 1997 | Fred L. Barker, age 55, formerly of Marion, died Monday, July 7, 1997 at his home in Slidell, La. He was a graduate of Virginia Tech and a civil engineer for Exxon Corporation for over 30 years. He was a deacon, Sunday School teacher and choir member of the First Baptist Church in Slidell, La. Mr. Barker was preceded in death by his father, Arnie Wilson Barker. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Zeigler Barker of Slidell, La.; two sons, Brandon Todd Barker and Matthew David Barker, both of Slidell, La.; one daughter, Jennifer Lynn Pruett of Austin, Texas; his mother, Evelyn Wood Barker of Marion; two brothers, Larry Barker of Marion, and Royce Barker of Winston-Salem, N.C.; one sister, Deborah Barker Thweatt of Marion; one granddaughter, Alesha Dawn Barker of Slidell, La. Funeral services will be held today, July 9, at 11 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Slidell, La., with Dr. Michael Clauch and the Rev. Jim Baham officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Northshore Hospice, c/o Honaker Funeral Home, 1751 Gause Blvd., West Slidell, La. | |
| Beckner | Oliver Wendell | 7 Jul 1997 | Oliver Wendell Beckner, age 77, of Chilhowie, died Monday, July 7, 1997 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Beckner was a native of Elkhorn, W.Va., and a graduate of Elkhorn High School. He attended Bluefield College. He served in the U.S. Air Force during World War II and completed a year at Concord College, Athens, W.Va., under the Air Force Reserve Training Program. He then entered V.P.I., Blacksburg, where he received his B.S. degree in General Business Administration. After graduation at V.P.I., he worked at the Southern States Cooperative in Wytheville for approximately two years, then as a personnel officer at the Brunswick Balke Collinder Corp., Marion. He worked for five years for Greever’s Inc., in Chilhowie. Mr. Beckner initiated his career as a probation officer in January 1958 when he went to work in District #17 in Abingdon. He was appointed Chief Officer in June 1963 and remained in that capacity until December 1975. At that time it was his decision to return as a field officer. For the next 16 years, Mr. Beckner served as a probation officer and parole officer in Smyth County. Mr. Beckner was awarded the first Probation and Parole Officer of the Year award presented by the Virginia Department of Corrections in 1984. This award is now presented annually in his name. He retired in 1991 but continued working in a part time capacity. In all, he served the State of Virginia for 39 years. He was an active member of the Royal Oak Presbyterian Church in Marion where he served one term as deacon, two terms as Elder and taught an adult Sunday School class. Survivors include his wife, Mary Louise Williams Beckner; one son and daughter-in-law, John Oliver and Pamela Brown Beckner, Richmond; one daughter, Eleanor Hutton Beckner, Richmond; two brothers, Robert F. Beckner, Sarasota, Fla., and William C. Beckner, Bristol, Tenn.; one sister, Eleanor B. Hand, Kennasaw, Ga.; three grandchildren, James Oliver Beckner, Rachel Brown Beckner, and Laura Hutton Beckner. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 10, in Royal Oak Presbyterian Church in Marion with the Rev. Steve Cathcart, the Rev. Neville Mozingo and the Rev. Carol Scrivener officiating. Burial was in the Old Glade Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Royal Oak Presbyterian Church Building Fund, Marion. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Holman | Alice Aker | 7 Jul 1997 | Alice Aker Holman, age 104, died Monday, July 7, 1997 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Holman was preceded in death by five children: John B. Holman, Glenn Holman, Monroe E. Holman, William C. Holman and Frieda Siegert. Survivors include three daughters and one son-in-law, Emma Henderlite, Atkins, Mr. and Mrs. B.C. (Myrtle) Thompson, Radford, and Elizabeth Wahl, Aliquippa, Penn.; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Lenoir Pennington, Marion, and Josephine and Howard Ansett, Baltimore, Md. one daughter-in-law, Manza Holman, Marion. Funeral services will be conducted today, July 9, at 11 a.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo and the Rev. Grady Byrd officiating. Interment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Johnson | MacKenzie Kaitlyn Inez | 7 Jul 1997 | MacKenzie Kaitlyn Inez Johnson, of Saltville, died Monday, July 7, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Survivors include her parents, Harry E. “Ernie” and Tamela “Tammy” Ward Johnson; two brothers, Garrison Kopp and Taylor Kopp, both of the home; one sister, Cassandra Johnson, Saltville; her grandparents, Elizabeth Osborne, Alfred and Shirley Ward, and Malcolm and Shirley Haynes, all of Saltville; her great-grandparents, Willie Ward and Lena Comer, both of Saltville, and Macie Ratcliff, Chilhowie; several aunts and uncles. A private family memorial service will be conducted at a later date in Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Schwartz | Noel R. | 8 Jul 1997 | Noel R. Schwartz, age 76, died Tuesday, July 8, 1997 at his home in Marion. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen H. Schwartz. Mr. Schwartz was retired from the Southwestern State Hospital after 42 years of service. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Marion Recreation Department, and VFW Post #4667. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge and the Coon Hunter’s Club. He is survived by two daughters, Donna S. Cochran of Bristol, and Lisa Thomas Heckert of Marion; two sons, Randall W. Schwartz and Darrell K. Schwartz, both of Bristol; two sisters, Mary (Beezy) Testerman of Seven Mile Ford, and Sally Goins of Marion; four brothers, Earl (Tiny) Schwartz of Orlando, Fla., Jack Schwartz of Marion, James (Jay) Schwartz of Rural Retreat, and David Schwartz of Richmond; seven grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 11, at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church with burial in the Riverside Cemetery in Chilhowie where full military rites will be conducted by VFW Post #4667. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Ford | Acie Ray | 9 Jul 1997 | Acie Ray Ford, age 78, died Wednesday, July 9, 1997 at his home in Marion. Mr. Ford was a native of Pikeville, Ky., and was preceded in death by his wife, Dina Ford. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having served in World War II. He was a game manager in Smyth County for 15 years and was retired from D.G. Mouldings. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Marion. Survivors include two sons, Wayne Ford, Marion, and James Ford, Galax; 11 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, July 12, at 1 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jack Golf officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Cemetery with full military honors being rendered by the Francis Marion VFW Post #4667. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Foster | O.S. “Sherrill | 9 Jul 1997 | O.S. (Sherrill) Foster, age 68, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, July 9, 1997 at a Salem hospital. A native of Smyth County, he graduated from Marion High School, served in the U.S. Navy and Naval Reserve, and was a graduate of National Business College. He served in the Virginia State Police as a trooper from 1950-1965, and served as Roanoke County Sheriff for five consecutive elected terms from 1967-1987. An active member of North Roanoke Baptist Church since 1958, he served as a deacon, taught Sunday School, sang in the Singing Saints Choir, served on numerous committees and was awarded “Father of the Year for Religious Activities” in 1996. Mr. Foster was preceded in death by his wife of 40 years, Mary “Jackie” Foster; three brothers and two sisters. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Ron Paige; three sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Cindy Foster, Jeff Foster and Tom and LeAnne Foster, all of Roanoke; four grandchildren, Allison Paige, Scott Foster, Kelly Foster and Logan Foster; a sister, Margaret Davidson of Marion; a beloved friend, Maxine Warren. Funeral services were held Saturday, July 12, at 11 a.m. in North Roanoke Baptist Church with Dr. Darryl G. Crim officiating. Interment followed in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park with the U.S. Flag ceremony by VFW Post #1264 and the Roanoke County Sheriff’s Department. Oakey’s North Chapel in Salem was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hoyer | Dagmar | 9 Jul 1997 | Dagmar Hoyer, age 89, died July 9, 1997 in Copenhagen, Denmark. She is survived by two daughters, Tove Barker of Marion, and Inge Hienz of Copenhagen, Denmark; three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 15, in Copenhagen, Denmark. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Jones | James Howard | 9 Jul 1997 | James Howard Jones, age 70, died Wednesday, July 9, 1997 in the Ridgefield Retirement Center in Seven Mile Ford. Mr. Jones was a native of West Virginia and had lived most of his life in the Smyth County area. He was employed with the Brunswick Defense Corporation and also worked on the construction of the bridges for Interstate 81 in the Smyth County area. Mr. Jones was a veteran of the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force having served in World War II. He was a member of the Francis Marion VFW Post #4667. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include four sisters: Mary Hazel Sexton and Ruby M. Testerman, both of Marion, Carol Edwards, Lanham, Md., and Lucia Raible, Palm Bay, Calif.; one brother, William E. Jones, Seven Mile Ford; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 13, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment will follow in the Attoway Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the Funeral Home. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Naff | Walter L. “Pete” | 9 Jul 1997 | Walter L. “Pete” Naff, age 86, died Wednesday, July 9, 1997 in the Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Navy. He was retired from Harwood Company. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Lou Heldreth Naff. He is survived by four daughters: Shirley N. Snider of Marion, Betty N. Cress of Charlottesville, Joan N. Norris of Winchester, and Rebecca N. Branson of Wytheville; one son, J.W. (Bill) Naff, Marion; nine grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, July 12, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Harry Tindell and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marion Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 784, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Fore | Tommy Oliver | 10 Jul 1997 | Tommy Oliver Fore, age 43, died Thursday, July 10, 1997 in the University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville. He was an employee of the Washington County Solid Waste Transfer Station. Survivors include one son, Matthew Seth Fore, Watts, Okla.; two brothers, Frank Fore and David R. Fore, both of Glade Spring; one sister, Christine Honaker, Honaker; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted Sunday, July 13, at 2 p.m. at the Old Glade Cemetery with the Rev. Harry P. Tindell officiating. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hawthorne | Clarence Elmer “Bud” | 10 Jul 1997 | Clarence Elmer “Bud” Hawthorne, age 71, or Rural Retreat, died Thursday, July 10, 1997 in Birdmont Health Care Center. He was a member of the Sharon Baptist Church where he served as deacon for many years. He was a U.S. veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Patsye Miller Hawthorne of the home; three sons and daughters- in-law: Dr. Alan and Sherry Hawthorne of Rural Retreat; Chief Master Sergeant (Retired) U.S.A.F. Dale and Rosey Hawthorne of Belton, S.C.; Chief Warrant Officer, U.S.C.G. Robert “Dimps” Hawthorne of Mt. Vernon; two daughters and son-in-law, Judy H. and Jim Matney of Galax, and Nancy H. Delp of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; four brothers, Kyle Hawthorne of Sugar Grove, Coy Hawthorne of Greensburg, Ky., Dean Hawthorne of Rural Retreat, and Camet Hawthorne of Eufaula, Ala.; two sisters, Okey H. King and Eva H. Williams, both of Rural Retreat. Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 13, at 3 p.m. at the Sharon Baptist Church with the Rev. Michael Hoyle officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Rural Retreat American Legion Post #229. The family will receive friends at the Lindsey Funeral Home from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers memorials be made to the Rural Retreat Emergency Services. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hayes | Esta Rupard | 11 Jul 1997 | Esta Rupard Hayes, age 88, of Konnarock, died Friday, July 11, 1997 in Cedar Lawn Convalescent Home, Abingdon. She was a native of Johnson County, Tenn., and had lived in Konnarock most of her life. She was the widow of Cyrils T. Hayes and was a member of Konnarock Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Galen (Wanda) Walls, Konnarock; three sons, Gerald Hayes, Abingdon, Gene Hayes, and Tom Hayes, both of Damascus; two sisters, Bertha Larimer, Chilhowie, and Gladys Booth, Vienna; one brother, Eugene Rupard, King George; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, July 14, in Konnarock Seventh-Day Adventist Church with Pastor Ron Ihrig and the Rev. Helen Phillips officiating. Burial was in the Hayes Family Cemetery, Konnarock. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to Mount Rogers Rescue Squad, Whitetop, VA 24292. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| McClure | Alberta Mae | 11 Jul 1997 | Alberta Mae McClure, age 64, died Friday, July 11, 1997 at her home in Marion. She is survived by one son, Allen McClure of Marion; one daughter, Patricia Russell of Atkins; four brothers, Rex Dunford, Marathon, Fla., Randy Dunford of Cumming, Ga., Sherman Dunford and Richard Dunford, both of Marion; four grandchildren, Jamie Phipps, Brian Lowe, Nikkie Neal, all of Chilhowie, and Donnie Dunford of Marion; one special nephew, Roger Dunford. Funeral services were held Monday, July 14, at 10 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial followed in the Pugh Cemetery in Teas. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Miller | Lena Joy | 11 Jul 1997 | Lena Joy Miller, age 67, of Chilhowie, died Friday, July 11, 1997 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She attended Midway Memorial Chapel and was co-owner of Miller’s Place in Chilhowie. She is survived by her husband, Franklin B. Miller Sr., Chilhowie; one daughter, Joyce M. Davidson, Chilhowie; one son, Franklin B. Miller Jr., Chilhowie; five sisters: Shirley Johnson, Marion, Mildred Petrie, Augusta, Ga., Phyllis Lee and Glenna Yellenik, both of Butler, Penn., and Bonnie Kelley, Newark, Calif.; four brothers, Dennis Barr and Karl Barr, both of Marion, Roger Barr, Chilhowie, and Grady Barr, San Bernardino, Calif.; three grandsons, Stephen Davidson, David Davidson, and Joseph P. Miller. one daughter-in-law, Sarah Miller, Chilhowie. Funeral services were conducted Monday, July 14, at 2 p.m. at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Briggs officiating. Burial followed in Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Neff | Greek Cassell (Dick), Jr., | 11 Jul 1997 | Greek Cassell (Dick) Neff Jr., age 72, of Bronxville, N.Y., formerly of Rural Retreat, died Friday, July 11, 1997 in the Lawrence Hospital in Bronxville, N.Y. He was born in Rural Retreat, the son of the late Greek C. and Lillian Cassell Neff. He was owner and horseman with the Twin Lakes Farm from 1975 to 1997. A member of the Professional and American Horsemen Association, Mr. Neff was director of the riding program at Radford College. He was known for his direction of the Radford Redcoats and Equestrian Drill Team that performed throughout the southern states. Also, he was a graduate of Rural Retreat High School, Virginia Polytechnic Institute in Blacksburg, and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, World War II. He was past chairman of the Rural Retreat Fair Association, the Lions Club of Virginia and a member of the Methodist church. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Withers Neff of the home; one son, Greek C. Neff III of Belspring; one daughter, Rebecca Neff of Ventura, Calif.; two sisters, Helen Williams of Saltville and Pat Furr of Chesterfield; five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, July 16, at 11 a.m. at the Fairview United Methodist Church in Rural Retreat with interment in the church cemetery. Graveside military rites will be conducted by Rural Retreat American Legion Post #229. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wyatt | Houston E. | 11 Jul 1997 | Houston E. Wyatt, age 63, of Saltville, died Friday, July 11, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a farmer and lifelong resident of Smyth County. Survivors include his wife, Donnell Wyatt, Saltville; one stepdaughter, Charline Eastridge; two brothers, Oscar Wyatt Jr., Seven Mile Ford, and Clifton Wyatt, Saltville; three sisters, Geraldine Collins, Saltville, Shirley Guinn, New Market, Tenn., and Marie Blevins, Marion; two step-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, July 14, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James Robbins and the Rev. Charles Blevins officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Griffey | George Kelly | 12 Jul 1997 | George Kelly Griffey, age 67, of Chilhowie, died Saturday, July 12, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He attended Buckeye Holiness Pentecostal Church, Saltville. Survivors include his wife, Rosie Griffey; five sons and four daughters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. George D. “Jake” Griffey and Cecil Griffey, all of Chilhowie, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Griffey, Speedwell, Mr. and Mrs. Terry Griffey, Rock Hill, S.C., and Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth Griffey, Seven Mile Ford; two daughters, Mary Vanhoozer, Chilhowie, and Mrs. James (Priscilla) Fields, Saltville; four brothers, William Griffey, Archie Griffey and John Griffey, all of Saltville, and Henry Griffey, Chilhowie; two sisters, Ruth Cregger, Groseclose, and Sarah Barker, Marion; seven grandchildren: William Vanhoozer, Michael Vanhoozer, David Vanhoozer, Travis Griffey, Shana Griffey, Randy Fields, and Kayla Griffey; four step- grandchildren: Eddie Pennington, Sarah Hall, Adam Pennington and Travis Widener; five step-great-grandchildren: Megan Hall, Courtney Hall, Cody Hall, Dalton Pennington and Nathan Pennington. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, July 14, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Wade Kestner officiating. Burial was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sullins | Gale D. | 12 Jul 1997 | Gale D. Sullins, age 63, died Saturday, July 12, 1997 in Woodbridge. Mr. Sullins was a native of Washington County, and a retired retail merchant having owned and operated clothing stores throughout the area. He was a licensed auctioneer and was a former insurance adjuster with the Virginia Farm Bureau Insurance Company. He was also a former employee of the United States Government, Department of Justice, having served as an assistant Deputy Marshal with the United States Marshal’s Service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Howard D. and Ida James Sullins and one sister, Marcelle S. Harless. He is survived by two daughters, Tashia S. Caughran of Athens, Ga., and Lindsay Sullins of Abingdon; two sons, Nolan P. Sullins of Woodbridge, and Ashley Sullins of Abingdon; three sisters, Bonnie C. Ford, Jean S. Campbell and Joyce Sullins, all of Abingdon; three brothers, Dr. Howard O. Sullins of Chester, Thurman D. (Jack) Sullins of Woodbridge, and Ernie Sullins of Marion. Graveside services were held Monday, July 14, at noon in Knollkreg Memorial Park in Abingdon with the Rev. Jerry A. Eggers officiating. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Talbert | David A. | 12 Jul 1997 | David A. Talbert, age 90, of Saltville, died Saturday, July 12, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. He was a member of McCready United Methodist Church and a retired employee of Olin Corporation. Survivors include four daughters, Virginia Neese, Frances Bordwine and JoAnn Taylor, all of Saltville, and Mable Davidson, Crockett; three sons, Clarence Talbert and Robert Dean Talbert, both of Saltville, and Jack C. Talbert, Richmond; one brother, William Glenn Talbert, Saltville; one sister, Lucy Pauley, Saltville; 26 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great- grandchildren; two special friends, Christine Puckett and Sally Rhea. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 15, in Mount Rose Cemetery Mausoleum with the Rev. Kyle French officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Saltville Rescue Squad or the Saltville Fire Department. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cornett | Mary Parsons | 14 Nov 1942 | 14 Jul 1997 | Mary Parsons Cornett, age 54, died Monday, July 14, 1997 at her home in Rural Retreat. She was the widow of David B. Cornett. She was born Nov. 14, 1942 at Volney, to Dave Parsons and Carrie Tomlinson Parsons. Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, Anita and Mike Romans, North Wilkesboro, N.C., Rita and Teddy DeBord, Sugar Grove, and Tina Cornett and daughter Karri of the home; her mother, Carrie Parsons, Independence; two sisters, Patsy Fleshman and Sue Parsons, both of Roanoke; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Lawrence and Joyce Parsons, Philip and Bobbie Parsons, all of Bassett, Earl and Joyce Parsons, Austinville, and French and Sally Parsons, Independence; seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 17, at 11 a.m. in the Calvary Baptist Church in Marion with the Rev. Marion Boggs and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment will be in Baptist Union Cemetery in Flatridge. The body will be taken to the church 30 minutes preceding the service to lie in state. The family will receive friends tonight, July 16, from 7 to 9 at the Reins- Sturdivant Funeral Home. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Community Hospice of America, Wytheville or to the Calvary Baptist Church in Marion. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence is in charge of arrangements. |
| Pickle | Charles Andrew | 9 Feb 1944 | 14 Jul 1997 | Charles Andrew Pickle, age 53, died Monday, July 14, 1997 at his home in Mt. Airy, N.C. Mr. Pickle was born in Smyth County on Feb. 9, 1944, to Henry Davis and Virginia Kimberling Pickle. He worked in maintenance electronics for AMP Inc., and was of the Mormon faith. Surviving are his wife, Brenda Shermer Pickle of the home; five sons: Reuben Pickle and Lyle Pickle, both of Southport, N.C., Toby Pickle and Spencer Pickle, both of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Christopher Pickle, California; one stepdaughter, Debbie Wilson, Winston-Salem, N.C.; one stepson, Mark Hastings, Winston-Salem, N.C.; three step-grandchildren; two sisters, Lana Pickle Hamm and Mary Pickle Stowers, both of Groseclose. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 17, at 11 a.m. at the Jesus Christ of Latter- Day Saints Church in Pilot Mountain, N.C., by Bishop Frank Boles. Burial will be in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Groseclose at 2 p.m. The body will be taken to the church 30 minutes prior to the service. The family will receive friends at the Cox-Needham Funeral Home tonight from 7 to 9 and at other times at the Pickle home, 609 Hollingworth Road, Mount Airy, N.C. Cox-Needham Funeral Home in Pilot Mountain, N.C., is in charge of arrangements. |
| Hogston | Margaret Estep | 14 Jul 1997 | Margaret Estep Hogston, age 74, of Saltville, died Monday, July 14, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a member of First Church of God, Allison Gap, and the widow of Ingy M. Hogston. Survivors include one son, Rodney Hogston, Powhatan; one daughter, Jo Ann Hogston Teague, Powhatan; one sister, Stella Pennington, Saltville; seven grandchildren: Andrea Hogston Jamison and Matthew Hogston, Bristol, Adam Joshua Hogston, Heather Hogston, Joy Teague, all of Powhatan, and John Teague, Goochland; several nieces and nephews; her best friend, Mike Estep. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, July 16, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Mumpower officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery, Glade Spring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Saltville Rescue Squad. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Dority | William Howard | 29 Dec 1934 | 15 Jul 1997 | William Howard Dority, age 62, died Tuesday, July 15, 1997 at his home in Niceville, Fla. Mr. Dority was born in Marion on Dec. 29, 1934, to Howard and Rosa G. Sessor Dority and had been a resident of the Northwest Florida area for the past four years. Prior to moving there, he lived in Virginia Beach. Mr. Dority was an insurance Underwriter for 30 years and had been employed by Met Life, Colonial Penn, and Allstate Insurance Companies. He was a member of the Virginia FAIR plan; the New Hampshire Auto Facility Underwriting Committee; the Alliance of American Insurers; a Representative to Insurance Committees for Motor Vehicle Administrators and gave seminars and training sessions at trade association meetings for over 12 years. He enjoyed the excitement of power boat races and insured power boat owners during his retirement. He was a member of the Niceville United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Jane (Sunderland) Dority of Niceville, Fla.; four sons and daughters-in-law, Bobbi and Nanci Dority of Wakefield, R.I., William Dority of Virginia, Thomas and Linda Dority of Charlestown, R.I., and Scott and Julie Keating of Norfolk; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lori Jo and Leonard Wahl of Providence, R.I., and Debra Lynn and Thomas Keating- Cole of Cranston, R.I.; eight grandchildren: Lisa Wahl, Michael Wahl, Scott Keating, Joshua Keating, B.J. Dority, Savannah Rose Dority, Rebecca Dority, and Nicole Dority; two sisters and brother-in-law, Rozeanne and Raymond Rowland of Marion, and Eleanor Gentry of Baltimore, Md. Funeral services were held Friday, July 18, at 7 p.m. at Emerald Coast Funeral Home in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., with the Rev. J. Edward Chandler officiating. Emerald Coast Funeral Home in Fort Walton Beach, Fla., was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. |
| Church | George Lawrence | 15 Jul 1997 | George Lawrence Church, 80, of Salem, died Tuesday, July 15, 1997 in the VA Medical Center, Salem. He was a World War II veteran. Survivors include one sister, Elizabeth Church, Roanoke; one nephew. A military graveside service was conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, July 18, in Old Glade Cemetery, Glade Spring, with military rites conducted by Saltville VFW Post #7328 and Marion VFW Post #4667. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Harrington | Warren G. | 15 Jul 1997 | Warren G. Harrington, 75, of Sugar Grove, died Tuesday, July 15, 1997 at the Bowman Gray Medical Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C. He is survived by one daughter, Phyllis Pennington of Peroria, Ariz.; four sons: Lewis Harrington of Sugar Grove, Fred Harrington of Lexington, Harold Harrington of Cornelius, N.C., and Rick Harrington of Waysons Corner, Md.; 13 grandchildren and two great- grandchildren; one brother, Paul Harrington of Burlington, N.C.; four sisters, Grey Medley of Burlington, N.C., Lola Taylor of Knoxville, Tenn., Rena Russell of Marion, and Frieda Stamper of Raleigh, N.C. Funeral services were held Friday, July 18, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Kenny Price officiating. Burial followed in Hutton-Cox Cemetery in Sugar Grove. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Joyce Blevins, P.O. Box 905, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Coe | Katherine McCormick | 16 Jul 1997 | Katherine McCormick Coe, 78, died Wednesday, July 16, 1997 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Glenn McCormick and her second husband, John Franklin Coe. She was a former employee of the Town House Hosiery Mill of Burlington Industries, Chilhowie, and a member of the First Church of God, Chilhowie. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, W. Scott and Claudine McCormick, Chilhowie; one stepdaughter, Betty White, Saint Petersburg, Fla.; one brother and sister-in-law, William and Helen Ratliff Sr., Kernersville, N.C.; one sister and brother-in-law, Gladys and John Love, Chilhowie; one granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Victoria and Luther Williams, Chilhowie; several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. today, July 19, in First Church of God, Chilhowie, with Pastor Bobby Dunn officiating. Burial will be in the Saint James Cemetery, Chilhowie. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the First Church of God, P.O. Box 198, Chilhowie, VA 24319. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Killinger | Frances Barker | 16 Jul 1997 | Frances Barker Killinger, 62, died Wednesday, July 16, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She is survived by her husband, John Killinger of Marion; two daughters, Mary Stack of Marion, and Amy Rich of Chilhowie; one son, David Killinger of Alexandria; one brother and sister-in-law, Jackie and Tove Barker of Marion; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Edith Groseclose of Clearwater, Fla., Iris Catron of Marion, and Paul McCormick of Orlando, Fla.; three grandchildren, Logan Stack, Kelly Rich, and Mitchell Killinger; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, July 19, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. George W. Mowrey officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Joyce Blevins, P.O. Box 905, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| King | Susanne Bruce | 16 Jul 1997 | Susanne Bruce King, 46, died Wednesday, July 16, 1997 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. She is survived by her husband, Forrest F. King Jr. of Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca and Ray Mitchem of Rural Retreat; one grandson, Jonathan Mitchem, Rural Retreat; her parents, Perry and Jane Bruce of Seven Mile Ford; two sisters, Pat Foster of Abingdon, Betty Hatton and husband Norman of Hebron, Md.; one sister-in-law and brother- in-law, Oscar J. Burkett Jr. and Linda K. Burkett of Groseclose; her mother-in-law, Ruth S. King of Marion; a very special friend, Shirley Cook; several nieces and nephews; many special friends. Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 20, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. George W. Mowrey and the Rev. Aubrey Whitlow Sr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Thomas Cemetery, Marion. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Seaver- Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Smith | Sherman S. | 16 Jul 1997 | Sherman S. Smith Sr., 84, died Wednesday, July 16, 1997 at his home in Meadowview. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was a member of Christ the King Catholic Church in Abingdon. He was also a farmer. Survivors include his wife, Mary Jane Smith; one son, Sherman S. Smith Jr., Marion; one daughter, Selma Jane Swiney, Abingdon; two half-sisters, Sylvia Phipps and Jean Stevens, both of Westerville, Ohio; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. A Mass of the Resurrection will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, July 19, in Christ the King Catholic Church with the Rev. Robert Krenik and Pastor Sherrell Dunn officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memory Gardens in Abingdon. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Teaster | Linda | 16 Jul 1997 | Linda Blevins Teaster, 43, died Wednesday, July 16, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She is survived by her husband, David Teaster of Marion; two daughters, Kimberly VanHoy of Mountain City, Tenn., and Sabrina Teaster of Marion; one sister, Phyllis Tibbs of Sugar Grove; three brothers, Charles (Jody) Blevins of Green Cove, Howard Blevins of Marion, and David Blevins of Front Royal; one grandchild, Matthew VanHoy; one goddaughter, Lakyn Levitt; one very special friend, Karen Armbrister; several nieces and nephews including three special nephews, Luke Tibbs, Bryan Tibbs and Cody Blevins; her mother-in-law, Ruth Teaster of Marion. Funeral services will be held today, July 19, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage and the Rev. Steve Hutton officiating. Burial will follow in the Lowman Valley Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cardwell | Clarence Lee | 17 Jul 1997 | Clarence Lee Cardwell, age 61, of Hopewell, formerly of Saltville, died Thursday, July 17, 1997. He was a Christian and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Sarah Cardwell; two brothers, Ed Cardwell and Melvin Cardwell; and two sisters, Vernor Terry and Lois Cardwell. Mr. Cardwell had worked at Allied Signal in Hopewell for the past eight years. Survivors include his wife, Laura M. Cardwell; one daughter, Mary E. Armstrong, Vinton; one son, John “Tommy” Cardwell, Chester; four brothers, Herbert Cardwell and Ralph Cardwell, both of Rock Falls, Ill., Clyde Willard Cardwell, Saltville and Hubert Cardwell, Erie, Ill.; one sister, Barbara O’Neal, Portales, N.M.; three grandchildren: Allen Armstrong, Vinton, and Sarah and Hanna Cardwell, Chester. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, July 21, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ron Talley and the Rev. Chuck Blevins officiating. Burial was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Garnett | Robert Seldon “Bob” | 24 Mar 1905 | 19 Jul 1997 | Robert Seldon “Bob” Garnett, age 87, died Saturday, July 19, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a well-known Marion banker. Mr. Garnett was born in Fredericksburg in 1910. He graduated from Fredericksburg High School in 1928 and worked two years in a clothing store at Fredericksburg before beginning a 50 year banking career. He worked eight years at the First & Merchants State Bank at Fredericksburg, then came to Marion in 1938 to work as a teller at the Bank of Marion. In December 1941, Garnett volunteered for the U.S. Navy. After basic training, he was posted to the Naval Air Station at Dallas, Texas where he met Mary Lou Jackson. They married at Hampton on April 3, 1943. In July 1944, Garnett was posted to the USS LaPrade (Destroyer Escort #409) on which he served 16 months in the South Pacific as storekeeper, first class. After discharge from the Navy in October 1945, he worked four years in banks at Fredericksburg and Richmond, then returned to the Bank of Marion in December 1949. He worked at the Bank of Marion a total of 39 years, holding the positions of teller, cashier, executive vice president, director, and chairman of the board. He retired in 1978, but served on the board of directors until 1986. Garnett held offices in the Virginia Bankers Association and the Independent Bankers Association of Marion. He was a founding member of the Virginia Independent Bankers Association, which will honor his contribution with a posthumous award. A member of the BPO Elks since age 21, Garnett helped organize an Elks lodge at Marion and served two years as its exalted ruler. He is a past commander of the Fredericksburg American Legion Post, a past president of the Marion Kiwanis Club, a former scoutmaster and was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the Atkins Ruritan Club, and the First United Methodist Church at Marion. Throughout his life, Garnett was a popular public speaker. Before moving from Marion to Mount Carmel in 1968, Garnett served three years in the Marion Town Council. He served as an election judge in Smyth County for 30 years and as an original member of the Board of Directors of Smyth County Community Hospital. An avid baseball enthusiast, Garnett helped organize Marion Baseball Inc., which for 12 years hosted a farm club of the New York Mets. Throughout this time, Garnett served as organization president and public address announcer. He also announced football games at Marion High School for 28 years. He was honored by the Appalachian Baseball League as Outstanding Business Executive for 1966 and by the Marion Civitan Club for Outstanding Community Service in 1967. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Lou Garnett; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary Susan and Peter S. Copenhaver of Ocean City, Md.; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert Lewis and Carolyn Sade Garnett of Nashville, Tenn.; one sister, Louise Goodwin of Fredericksburg; one brother and sister-in-law, Judge Henry D. and Frances Garnett of Troy; two grandsons, Thomas G. and J. Robert Copenhaver, both of Ocean City, Md. Funeral services were held Monday, July 21, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. James S. Pollock and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery in Marion. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marion Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 784, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. |
| Campbell | Daphine Whillock | 20 Jul 1997 | Daphine Whillock Campbell, age 74, of Rich Valley, died Sunday, July 20, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of Grundy Sanders “San” Campbell. She was a member of the Rich Valley Presbyterian Church. She is survived by one daughter, Sandra Campbell Elswick and husband Kevin of Chilhowie; two sons, Richard Noel Campbell and fiancée, Jody Hogston and son, Derek, and William Campbell, all of Rich Valley; three grandchildren, Ellen Marie Campbell, Brandon Lee Elswick and Whitney Shea Elswick. Funeral services will be held today, July 23, at 11 a.m. at the Rich Valley Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Rich Cardot officiating. Burial will follow in the Rich Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Saltville Rescue Squad, Drawer D, Saltville, VA 24370. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Ray | Ronald Lesley | 20 Jul 1997 | Ronald Lesley Ray, age 25, formerly of Saltville, died Sunday, July 20, 1997 in High Point, N.C. He attended Bible Revival Church, Kernersville, N.C. Survivors include his wife, Lynn Spencer Ray; one daughter, Ashley Nicole Ray, High Point, N.C.; his mother and stepfather, Ester and Marvin Hayden, Saltville; his father, Roy Ray, High Point, N.C.; three sisters, Michelle Thompson, Clinchburg, Sonya Ray and Virgie Mae Hayden, both of Saltville; one brother, Marvin Ray Hayden Jr., Saltville; one stepbrother, Michael Hayden, Glade Spring; two stepsisters, Joy Harris and Susan Neely, both of Chilhowie. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, July 23, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Stanley and the Rev. Bobby Collins officiating. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Ray | Roy Darrell | 20 Jul 1997 | Roy Darrell Ray, age 28, formerly of Saltville, died Sunday, July 20, 1997 in High Point, N.C. He attended the Bible Revival Church, Kernersville, N.C. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Ester and Marvin Hayden, Saltville; his father, Roy Ray, High Point, N.C.; three sisters, Michelle Thompson, Clinchburg, Sonya Ray and Virgie Mae Hayden, both of Saltville; one brother, Marvin Ray Hayden Jr., Saltville; one stepbrother, Michael Hayden, Glade Spring; two stepsisters, Joy Harris and Susan Neely, both of Chilhowie. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, July 23, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Stanley and the Rev. Bobby Collins officiating. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sheets | Gordie L. | 20 Jul 1997 | Gordie L. Sheets, age 94, died Sunday, July 20, 1997 at the Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. He was a member of the Comers Creek Baptist Church in Troutdale. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Charlotte and Guy Parks of Sugar Grove; five sons and daughters-in-law, Allen and Lydia Sheets, Jim and Doris Sheets, Bill and Laura Mae Sheets, Ken and Debbie Sheets, all of Marion, and Raymond and Sarah Sheets of Sugar Grove; one sister-in-law, Pauline Clark of War, W.Va.; 18 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, July 23, at 2 p.m. at Comers Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Phillip Duvall and the Rev. Mike Parks officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Surber | Rosie | 20 Jul 1997 | Rosie Miller Surber, age 74, of Marion, formerly of Konnarock, died Sunday, July 20, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Konnarock and the widow of J.D. Surber. She was a charter member of Konnarock Seventh-Day Adventist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Linda Gail Pennington, Damascus, and Donna Jean Price, Abingdon; three sons, Jack E. Reedy, Houston, Texas, Ronnie Charles E. Reedy, Marion, and Randall Lee Surber, Tampa, Fla.; two sisters, Vada Tiefel, Washington D.C., and Gladys Donoghue, Rockville, Md.; two brothers, Luther Miller, Abingdon, and Wayne Miller, Greensboro, N.C.; one sister-in-law, Wilma Miller; two brothers-in-law, Bill Tiefel and Jack Donoghue; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, July 23, at 11 a.m. in Konnarock Seventh-Day Adventist Church with Pastor Ron Ihrig officiating. Burial will be in Azen Cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Worley | Kenneth D. | 20 Jul 1997 | Kenneth D. Worley, age 45, formerly of Saltville, died Sunday, July 20, 1997 in Tallahassee, Fla. He was self-employed as a synthetic stucco and drywall applier and was a member of Bible Believers Fellowship Church, serving as deacon. Survivors include his wife, Sherry Anne Sackwitz Worley; one son, Charles Ruben Jowers, High Springs, Fla.; two daughters, Rachael Anne Worley, Tallahassee, Fla., and Bobbie Temples, Iron City, Ga.; his mother, Ruth Burgess Worley, Saltville; two brothers, Eddie Worley and Mike Worley, both of Saltville; three sisters, Betty Jean Frye, Saltville, Patsy Nietro and Brenda Simpkins, both of Tallahassee, Fla.; three grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 22, in Bible Believers Fellowship Church in Tallahassee, Fla. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, July 25, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Blevins officiating. Burial will be in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at the Funeral Home. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Umberger | Dorothy Repass | 22 Jul 1997 | Dorothy Repass Umberger, age 68, of Ceres, died Tuesday, July 22, 1997 in Wytheville as the result of an automobile accident. She was a dedicated mother and active citizen of the Bland County community. She was a member of the Red Oak Church and UMW in Ceres. Mrs. Umberger was a former postmaster and employee of the U.S. Postal Service in Ceres with a total of 26 years of service and was a member of the N.A.R.F.E. She was a member of the Bland County Planning Commission, and served on the Board of Directors of the Bland County Historical Society, a member of the committee for the Festival of Leaves, and the Bland County Fair Association. She was a master quilter and one of the founding members of the Hands All Around Quilt Club. Her quilts were displayed in Germany, Dollywood and published in national quilt books. She was recognized for her masterful quilt work with numerous awards. Mrs. Umberger was preceded in death by her husband, Andrew Leslie Umberger. She is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Kathy and Lynn Bowlin of Atkins, and Lisa Umberger of Seattle, Wash.; one son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Deborah Umberger of Wytheville; one sister, Ola White, Sweetwater, Tenn.; five grandchildren: Cy, Ari, Staci, Valerie and Evan. Funeral services will be held today, July 26, at 11 a.m. at the Red Oak Church with Pastor Joe Shumate, the Rev. Bill Schoeneman and Suzie Schadle (minister in training and friend of the family) officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service. The family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Red Oak Cemetery Fund, the Ceres Fire Dept., or to the charity of their choice. Newberry Funeral Home in Bland is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blevins | Lindey Paige | 23 Jul 1997 | Lindey Paige Blevins, age 2, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, July 23, 1997 from injuries received in an auto accident. She attended Chilhowie Christian Church. She is survived by her mother, Karen Elaine Haga Blevins, Chilhowie; her father, Michael Dwayne Blevins, Ft. Chiswell; her sister, Lindsey Nicole Blevins, Chilhowie; maternal grandparents, Ambers and Renie Haga, Chilhowie; paternal grandparents, Gaither and Juanita Blevins, Chilhowie; paternal great-grandmother, Bessie Blevins, Chilhowie; several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, July 27, at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Frank Branson and the Rev. Rick Blevins officiating. Burial followed in the Riverside Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| O’Quinn | Anna M. | 23 Jul 1997 | Anna M. O’Quinn, age 81, of Saltville, died Wednesday, July 23, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She attended the Calvary Bible Church and was the widow of Albert O’Quinn. Survivors include two sons, Dewey (Ken) O’Quinn, Mechanicsville, Md., and Wesley O’Quinn, Saltville; two daughters, Dorothy Buchanan, Mechanicsville, Md., and Louise Compton, Belleview, Fla.; two brothers, Claude Browning, Sidney, Ohio, and Gene Browning, Bellfountaine, Ohio; three sisters, Nan Barnes, Rockledge, Fla., Rosella Lowe, Lebanon, Ohio, and Joyce Weyhaush, Fulton, Miss.; 12 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, July 25, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James Robbins officiating. Burial followed in Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wassum | Adarean | 23 Jul 1997 | Adarean Taylor Wassum, age 66, of Saltville, died Wednesday, July 23, 1997 in Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport. She was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church and was employed with the Smyth County School Board, serving as secretary in Saltville Elementary School for 32 years. Survivors include two sons, Mike Wassum, Tannersville, and Richard Wassum Jr., Saltville; two sisters, Frances Davidson, Abingdon, and Sue Smith, Saltville; one grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted at 4 p.m. today, July 27, in Lighthouse Baptist Church with the Rev. Benny Frye and the Rev. Danny Frye officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hogston | Billy | 24 Jul 1997 | Billy Hogston, age 64, died Thursday, July 24, 1997 at his home in Saltville. He was a member of Midway Memorial Chapel Church and retired from Merillat Industries. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Hayden Hogston; four sons, Eddie C. Hogston, Michael S. Hogston, Nathan S. Hogston and Jonathan W. Hogston, all of Saltville; three grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today, July 26, at 1 p.m. in Midway Memorial Chapel Church in Saltville with the Rev. Bobby Briggs officiating. Burial will be in Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| McKinney | Nancy E. | 24 Jul 1997 | Nancy E. McKinney, age 58, of Chilhowie, died Thursday, July 24, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a member of Chilhowie Church of God. Survivors include her mother, Thelma H. McKinney, Chilhowie; one brother, James F. McKinney, Dublin; one sister-in-law, Joan H. McKinney, Dublin; six grand-nieces and grand-nephews; 11 great- grand-nieces and great-grand-nephews; and two step-nieces and step-nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 26, in Chilhowie Church of God with the Rev. E.B. Ford and the Rev. Elbert Cox officiating. Burial followed in Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cahill | Katherine Brickey | 26 Jul 1997 | Katherine Brickey Cahill died Saturday, July 26, 1997 at the Wellmont Hospice in Bristol. She was a native of Saltville and had lived in Bristol for the past 13 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Albert J. Cahill; parents, Will and Susie Brickey; two sisters, Elizabeth Totten and Doris Griffitts; one daughter, Betty McNew; one son-in-law, Elmer McNew; one daughter-in-law, Loretta Cahill. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Bristol where she was a member of the Sunshine Circle and Bible Sunday school class. Survivors include two sons, Jim Cahill, Lexington, Ky., and the Rev. Bill Cahill, Broadford; three daughters, Mary Arnold and JoAnn Cahill, both of Bristol, and Dee Dee Boyd, Abingdon; one brother, William W. Brickey Jr., Rockford, Mich.; 10 grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; several special nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, July 28, in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Orlando Salazar and the Rev. W.H. Martin officiating. Committal services were conducted Tuesday, July 29, at 11 a.m. in Elizabeth Cemetery in Saltville. Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to the Bristol Regional Speech and Hearing Center, the Trinity United Methodist Church Organ Fund, or to Wellmont Hospice House. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Farris | Laura M. Parks | 26 Jul 1997 | Laura M. Parks Farris, age 87, of Meadowview, died Saturday, July 26, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a native of Fairwood and had lived most of her life in Washington and Smyth counties. She was of the Methodist faith and was a member of Blackwell Chapel Union Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest H. “Shorty B” Farris; two sons, John Preston Farris and an infant son. Survivors include four sons, William B. Farris, Dover, Del., Charles L. “Buck” Farris, Niceville, Fla., James E. “Jim” Farris, Lebanon, and the Rev. Ted O. Farris, Gallup, N.M.; three daughters, Laura E. “Teeny” Coe and Nina R. Crabtree, both of Marion, and Betty M. Bordwine, Saltville; 24 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, and five nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, July 30, in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ron Roberts and the Rev. Carol Ferguson officiating. Burial will be in Blackwell Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Blackwell Chapel Cemetery Fund, 8214 Blackwell Chapel Road, Meadowview, VA 24361. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Novak | William A. | 26 Jul 1997 | Rev. William A. Novak, age 83, of Bristol, died Saturday, July 26, 1997. He was a native of Baltimore, Md., and came to Bristol in 1955 with Raytheon as a systems engineer. He began his ministry service in 1961, attended Emory University and Graham Bible College, was ordained in 1969 and continued his 36-year ministry serving the community and surrounding areas until his retirement in 1995. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Novak of Bristol; four daughters, Patricia Wingard of Deltona, Fla., Teresa Smith of Waldorf, Md., Lisa Johnson of Charlottesville and Linda Johnson of Nashville, Tenn.; seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 29, at 7:30 p.m. at Akard Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Rand Forder officiating. Graveside services will be held today, July 30, at 10 a.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. Akard Funeral Home in Bristol is in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Blevins | Elizabeth K. | 27 Jul 1997 | Elizabeth K. Blevins, age 93, died Friday, June 27, 1997 at her home in the Adwolfe community. Mrs. Blevins lived most of her life in Smyth County. She was a member of the Southfork Baptist Church and was the widow of Marvin J. Blevins. Survivors include five sons: Ardia Blevins, Herbert Blevins, Thomas Blevins, James Blevins, and Robert Blevins; three daughters, Alice Sturgill, Peggy Hicks, and Gladys Shaver; several grandchildren and one niece. Funeral services were held Monday, June 30, at 11 a.m. at Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mark Totten officiating. Interment followed in the Thomas Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Houck | Dorothy Hubble | 27 Jul 1997 | Dorothy Hubble Houck, age 73, died Sunday, July 27, 1997 at the Lewis Gale Hospital in Salem. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Todd Houck. She is survived by one daughter, Donna Compton of Marion; two sons and daughter-in-law, Ronald Houck and Edward and Dana Houck, all of Fredericksburg; one sister, Nora Wygal of Dublin; one brother, Robert Hubble of Abingdon; six grandchildren: Russell Houck, Melissa Thompson, Rhonda Vose, Beth Stover, Todd Houck, and Greta Houck; five great- grandchildren, Ashley, Kaitlin, Crystal, Macie and Adam; extended family includes the members of the Smyth County Dialysis Unit and the Caretakers of the Francis Marion Manor. Funeral services will be held today, July 30, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Ingram | Doris Brown Martin | 27 Jul 1997 | Doris Brown Martin Ingram, age 84, widow of James “Jack” Ellis Ingram, died Sunday, July 27, 1997 in Winston-Salem, N.C. She is survived by two daughters, Iris Fay Goodman of Lenoir City, Tenn., and Mary Ann Halsey of Albuquerque, N.M.; one son, James Sherrell Ingram of Winston-Salem, N.C.; one sister, Martha “Mattie” Nunn of Hampton; 12 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, July 30, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Harry Howe officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Disease Association, 919 N. Michigan Ave., Chicago, Ill. 60611. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Surber | Sarah | 29 Jul 1997 | Sarah Nipper Surber, age 87, of Saltville, died Tuesday, July 29, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a member of McCready United Methodist Church and a member of the Saltville Senior Citizens. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Clyde (Janette) Poston, West Columbia, S.C., Bernelle Surber, Saltville, and Mrs. Johnny R. (Donna) Riggs, Portsmouth; one brother, J.W. Nipper, Portsmouth; one sister, Mrs. Malcolm (Pansy) Surber, Princeton, W.Va.; one sister-in-law, Carrie Nipper; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Mark Frye and Janet Woodward. Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. Friday, Aug 1, in McCready Methodist Church with the Rev. Robert Cook and the Rev. Howard Hawk officiating. Burial was in Elizabeth Cemetery. Donations may be made to the McCready Methodist Church or the Saltville Rescue Squad. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Garland | Delmas Robert “Rass” | 30 Jul 1997 | Delmas Robert “Rass” Garland, age 82, of Saltville, died Wednesday, July 30, 1997 in Bristol Wellmont Hospice Center, Bristol, Tenn. He was a retired employee of Olin Corporation and a veteran of the Navy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Thelma E. Garland. Survivors include one brother, Giles Helton, Chilhowie; several nieces and nephews; two aunts, Vivian Blevins and Eva Bailey, both of Abingdon. Graveside services were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, in Elizabeth Cemetery with the Rev. Shirley Carter officiating. Military rites were conducted by the Saltville VFW Post. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Prater | Edgar Victory | 30 Jul 1997 | Edgar Victory Prater, age 66, of Sevierville, Tenn., died Wednesday, July 30, 1997 in the Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center, Knoxville, Tenn. Mr. Prater was a native of Rich Valley. He worked as a supervisor for Bethlehem Steel in Baltimore, Md., for 38 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Korean War and was a lifetime member of the VFW Post 6505 of Rosedale, Md. Survivors include his wife, Sue Thomas Prater; one son and daughter-in-law, Edgar Victory Prater Jr. and Jacqueline Prater; four sisters, Mary Elizabeth Finley and Peggy Prater Woods, both of Marion, Virginia Mae Harris, Troutdale, and Ramona Goodman, Summerville, S.C.; two brothers, Rush Richard Prater, Chilhowie, and William Curtis Prater of Marion; two grandchildren, Crystal Marie and Edward Anthony. Funeral services will be held today, Aug. 2, at 11 a.m. in the Church of God of Prophecy with the Rev. Paul Horton officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Rose Cemetery, Glade Spring, with full military honors being rendered by the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sword | Sidney Ralph | 30 Jul 1997 | Sidney Ralph Sword, age 78, of Saltville, died Wednesday, July 30, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was retired from Olin Corporation and was a veteran of World War II. He was a member of Midway Memorial Chapel. Survivors include one son, Ronald Sword, Saltville; four daughters, Mrs. R.D. (Peggy) Borders, Mrs. Dennis (Patsy) Davison, Mrs. Mack (Dolly) Lamie and Mrs. Rick (Judy) Boonjaras, all of Saltville; three brothers, Robert “Bob” Sword, William C. “Bunk” Sword and Joseph “Pete” Sword, all of Saltville; 12 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. today, Aug 2, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Luther Watson and the Rev. Bob Briggs officiating. A military graveside service will follow in the Elizabeth Cemetery conducted by the Saltville VFW Post No. 7328. | |
| Blevins | Bonnie Price | 31 Jul 1997 | Bonnie Price Blevins, age 92, of Chilhowie, died Thursday, July 31, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Blevins was a native of Grayson County and had lived in Smyth County for over 30 years. She was the widow of Courtney Blevins and a member of the Grosses Creek Baptist Church. She worked as a homemaker all of her life. Survivors include six daughters: Loraine Robinson, Marion, Dawn Henry, Bristol, Tenn., Eva Walls, Whitetop, Betty Weis, Glade Spring, JoAnn Long, Chilhowie, Joyce Clark, Lansing, N.C.; four sons: R.C. Blevins and Mac Blevins, both of Marion, Jerry Blevins and Phil Blevins, both of Chilhowie; three sisters, Mae McClure, West Jefferson, N.C., Annie Kilby, Independence, Wave Henderson, Rugby; two brothers, Lacey Price, Troutdale, and Charlie Price, Damascus; 34 grandchildren, many great and greatgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, Aug. 3, at 2 p.m. in Grosses Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Lloyd Sheets officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to service. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the funeral home. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Clark | Ruth Osborne | 31 Jul 1997 | Ruth Osborne Clark, age 79, died Thursday, July 31, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was a native of Saltville and had lived in Washington County for the past 45 years. She was of the Methodist faith and was active in the senior citizens community. She was the widow of James E. Clark. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy W. and Nancy Clark, Glade Spring; one daughter, Sue Boardwine, Glade Spring; three brothers, Ray Osborne, Coeburn, Ernest Osborne, Bristol, and Calvin Harrison, Bristol, Tenn.; three sisters, Edna Maiden, Abingdon, Bertha Clark, Glade Spring and Bernita Taylor, Broadford; five grandchildren: Tamara Boardwine, Wesley Boardwine, Rick Boardwine, Kimberly Hayes and Jackie Ferley; four great-grandchildren, Austin Boardwine, Derick Boardwine, Kelly Hayes and Cameron Bare; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted today, Aug. 2, at 2 p.m. in Mount Rose Cemetery with the Rev. Edward Arnold officiating. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hambrick | John W. | 31 Jul 1997 | John W. Hambrick of Bristol died Thursday, July 31, 1997 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. He was a native of Lebanon and had lived in Bristol since 1935. He retired from Crabtree Buick Motors in 1979. Mr. Hambrick was a member of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church and was also a member of Ralph Mills Sunday School Class of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Wanda L. Hambrick; one son, Sam G. Hambrick, Marion; one daughter, Betsy E. Belew, Bristol, Tenn.; five granddaughters; two grandsons; one great- grandson; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. tonight, Aug. 2, in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charlie Monk officiating. Graveside services will be held Sunday, Aug. 3, at 2 p.m. in Russell Memorial Cemetery in Lebanon. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Bristol Life Saving Crew or Euclid Avenue Baptist Church. Akard Funeral Home in Bristol is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Shupe | Beulah | 31 Jul 1997 | Beulah Wood Shupe, age 66, died Thursday, July 31, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Shupe was a native of Tennessee and had lived most of her life in Smyth County. She was a member of the Cedar Bluff Baptist Church and had worked at Roses, Service America and the State Hospital cafeteria for several years. Mrs. Shupe was preceded in death by her husband, Druary Frank Shupe, and her parents, Walter Raymond and Lula Mae Wood. Surviving are her fiancáe, Donald Sharp, Marion; three daughters, Lois Shumate, Marion, Brenda G. Broskie, Richmond, and Deborah L. Shupe, Smithfield, N.C.; three sisters, Bertie (Pendie) Widner, Danville, Eva Jenks, Taylorsville, N.C., and Opal Hall, Falling Water, W.Va.; four brothers, Ernest Wood, Gaithersburg, Md., Robert Wood, Stony Point, N.C., Dayton Wood, Brunswick, Md., and Tommy Wood, Mooresville, N.C.; seven grandchildren, four great- grandchildren; a special friend, Linda Brown, Smithfield, N.C. Funeral services will be held today, Aug 2, at 2 p.m. in Cedar Bluff Baptist Church with the Rev. Eddie Beck and the Rev. Danny Broskie officiating. Interment will follow in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hill | Roy McDonald | 1 Aug 1997 | Roy McDonald Hill, age 72, of Saltville, died Friday, Aug. 1, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was a World War II veteran. Survivors include his wife, Trealey (Locklear) Hill; two sons, Max Hill, Charlotte, N.C., and Tracy Hill, Concord, N.C.; two daughters, Mrs. James (Zonnie) Lites and Amy Hill, both of Concord; one brother, John E. Hill, Saltville; two sisters, Mrs. Carl (Elizabeth) Allshouse and Mrs. Kenneth (Sylvia) Burnopp, both of Norfolk; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Aug. 4, at 2 p.m. in Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Shirley Carter officiating. Military graveside rites were conducted by the Saltville VFW Post at the Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hurley | Alma Lee “Cricket’ | 1 Aug 1997 | Alma Lee “Crickett” Hurley, age 58, of Konnarock, died Friday, Aug. 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. She was preceded in death by her father, Ambrose Weaver. She was a native of Grayson County and was retired from Grayson County School System where she was a traveling librarian. She was a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church and was a homemaker. Survivors include her husband, Bob Hurley Sr.; three sons, Bobby Hurley Jr., Dallas, Ga., Thomas Hurley and James Hurley, both of Konnarock; her mother, Pearl Weaver, Konnarock; one brother, Curtis Weaver, Whitetop; one sister, Melba Martin, Alexandria; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 4, in Green Cove Baptist Church with the Rev. T.A. Pennington and the Rev. Jody Blevins officiating. Burial was in Green Cove Cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Corvin | Annie Marie | 2 Aug 1997 | Annie Marie Catron Corvin, age 83, of Wytheville, died Saturday, Aug. 2, 1997 in the Birdmont Health Care Center. She was born in Smyth County, the daughter of the late David Perry and Pauline Blanchard Catron and was preceded in death by her husband, James Herbert Corvin Sr.; one son, Pete Corvin; and a son-in-law, Rowdy Cregger. She is survived by a daughter, Charlotte Cregger; one son and two daughters-in-law, Jack and Barbara Corvin, and Mae Corvin, all of Wytheville; one sister, Willie Mae White of Marion; three brothers, Gray Wright, Tommy Wright, both of Marion, and George Wright, Baltimore, Md.; seven grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren, one greatgreat-grandchild; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends at Birdmont Health Care Center also survive. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 5, at 3 p.m. at Barnett’s Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Richard Collins officiating. Interment followed in the Galilee Christian Church Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lee | Grace Miller Doud | 3 Aug 1997 | 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. | |
| Taylor | Bradley Stephen | 5 Aug 1997 | Bradley Stephen Taylor, infant, died Tuesday, Aug 5, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Survivors include his mother, Linda Sue Taylor, and his grandparents, William C. and Nina Taylor, Tannersville. Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug 7, in Crabtree Cemetery in Tannersville with the Rev. Elmer Cardwell and the Rev. Rick Cuddy officiating. D.R. Henderson Funeral Service in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Allison | David J. | 6 Aug 1997 | David J. Allison, age 62, of Bristol, Tenn., died Wednesday, Aug. 6, 1997 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Saltville, had lived in the Bristol area most of his life and was a U.S. Marine veteran. He was a retired electrician with Hutton Electric and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Clara Thompson Allison; two sons, James Allison and Tim Allison, both of Bristol; one stepdaughter, Laura Shoemaker, Bristol, Tenn.; two stepsons, Travis Lyon and Jeff Chappell, both of Bristol, Tenn.; his mother, Mattie Allison, Saltville; five sisters, Alice Samaniego, Patsy J. Rust, Paige Dunford, Janice Messimer and Debra Six; nine brothers, Richard Allison, Tom Allison, Jonnie Allison, Don Allison, Ron Allison, Douglas Allison, Roger Allison, Rodney Allison and Elmer Lee Allison; one granddaughter; two grandsons; two step-granddaughters; a special friend, Coleen Love Lyon, Bristol, Tenn. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Aug. 9, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Barnett and the Rev. Roger Boyer officiating. Burial will be in Old Glade Spring Presbyterian Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be conducted by PattonCrosswhite VFW Post 6975, Bristol, Tenn. Weaver Funeral Home in Bristol is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Atkins | Albert Gale II | 6 Aug 1997 | Albert Gale Atkins II, age 56, died Wednesday, Aug. 6, 1997 at his home in Atkins. He was preceded in death by his father, Gale A. Atkins. He is survived by one daughter, Debbie Atkins of Atkins; three sons, Gale Atkins III of Marion, Joseph Atkins of Wytheville, and Aaron Atkins of Salem; his mother, Marie T. Atkins of Marion; one brother, Stephen G. Atkins of Marion; three grandchildren, Kayla Renee Atkins, Andrew Atkins and Logan Atkins; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 8, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Marion Boggs officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to the American Heart Association, c/o Debbie Rogers, 576 Fowler St., Marion, VA 24354. | |
| Pennington | Richard Lawrence | 6 Aug 1997 | Richard Lawrence Pennington, age 77, died Wednesday, Aug. 6, 1997 at his home in Marion. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pauline Farmer Pennington. Mr. Pennington was a veteran of World War II serving with the U.S. Army. He was captured during the Battle of the Bulge and was in captivity for nine months. He was a member of the VFW Post 4667. Mr. Pennington was retired from the Southwestern State Hospital and the Marion Correctional Treatment Center with 30 years of service. He is survived by one son, Roger Darrell Pennington of Marion; three sisters, Irene Neitch and Edith Hall, both of Marion, and Helen Hall of Atkins; three brothers, James Pennington of Chilhowie, Bynum Pennington of Seattle, Wash., and Herbert Pennington of Marion; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 8, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Marion Boggs officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery where military rites were conducted by Marion VFW Post 4667. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sword | Walter Boyd | 6 Aug 1997 | Walter Boyd Sword Jr., age 71, of Saltville, died Wednesday, Aug 6, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. He was a retired store proprietor in Washington County and was a disabled veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Flossie “Mae” Sword. Survivors include five brothers, William “Bill” Sword, James Sword, Clyde “Pete” Sword and Eddie Sword, all of Saltville, and Jerry Sword of North Carolina; two sisters, Mrs. Roy (Freda) Olinger and Mrs. Ralph (Lois) Comer, both of Saltville; several nieces and nephews including special nephews, Kyle Sword, Richard Sword, Jody Frye and Rusty Nutter, and special nieces, Carol Nutter, Kay Frye, Cindy Sword, Lesa Sword and Stacy Sword; and a special friend, Debbie Tolbert. Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug 8, in Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring with the Rev. David Mumpower officiating. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Donham | Nancy C. Heffinger | 7 Aug 1997 | Nancy C. Heffinger Donham, age 57, formerly of Greensboro, N.C., died Thursday, Aug. 7, 1997 at her home in Chilhowie after a long illness. Mrs. Donham was a native of West Virginia and had lived in Greensboro, N.C., for over 20 years. She worked as a secretary for the U.S. District Court in Greensboro. She had been living in the Chilhowie area since December. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy J. Donham, and her father, Marvin E. Heffinger. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include one son, Kenneth Donham, Greensboro, N.C.; one daughter, Christina Donham, Greensboro, N.C.; her mother, Eva M. Heffinger, Marion; two sisters, Judith Noble, Woodbridge, and Linda Harrell, Chilhowie; one brother, Jack L. Heffinger, Anawalt, W.Va.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, Aug. 10, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Blevins officiating. Interment will follow in the Roselawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. | |
| Darnell | Jay Edward | 8 Aug 1997 | Jay Edward Darnell, 70, died Friday, Aug. 8, 1997 at his son’s home in Kingsport, Tenn. He was a native of Saltville and had lived in Dayton, Ohio for 34 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, William “Will” Darnell and Rosie Broady Darnell. He retired from Dayton Tire & Rubber Company and was a veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include one son, Billy Darnell, Kingsport, Tenn.; three daughters, Debra Sue Totten and Beverly Darnell, both of Saltville, and Jodie Helton, Chilhowie; one brother, Eugene Darnell, Dayton, Ohio; eight grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel. A military graveside service was conducted by Saltville VFW Post 7328 in Mt. Rose Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Saltville Rescue Squad. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lyon | Larry Leonard | 8 Aug 1997 | 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. | |
| Schoener | James Robert | 8 Aug 1997 | James Robert Schoener, 39, died Friday, Aug 8, 1997 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Lola Schoener; two sons, Jeremy James and Joshua Robert Schoener, both of the home; his mother and stepfather, William and Beverly Harder, New Baltimore, Mich.; his father and stepmother, Jerome and Mary Schoener, Troy, Mich.; his grandmother, Evelyn Kaley, Warren, Mich.; one sister and brother-in-law, Janice Ann and Howard Wemple, Glennellen, Ill.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Mary Schoener, Union, Ky., and Steven and Marianna Schoener, Michigan; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, Aug 11, at Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Interment was private. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Colley | Edward Franklin “Curly” | 23 Oct 1927 | 9 Aug 1997 | Edward Franklin “Curly” Colley, 69, of Walterboro, S.C., died Saturday, Aug. 9, 1997 at Columbia-Colleton Medical Center. Mr. Colley was born Oct. 23, 1927 in Marion, the son of the late William M. Colley and Sarah Colley. He was an Army Air Force veteran of World War II and was a self-employed tree surgeon. He was a member of Peniel Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Joyce T. Colley; two stepsons, Charles E. Crosby Jr. of Walterboro, and David W. Crosby of Ruffin; three daughters, Elizabeth Ann Craven, Kathy Bazzel, and Patricia Smoak, all of Walterboro; one stepdaughter, Shirley Smoak, Walterboro; four brothers, Willis R. Colley and Fred E. Colley, both of Marion, Charles Colley of Greensboro, N.C., and Henry B. Colley of Max Meadows; one sister, Nannie E. Clark of Marion; 13 grandchildren, five great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug. 11, at the Chapel of the Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. Clark Hughes officiating. Interment was in Peniel Methodist Church Cemetery. Brice W. Herndon and Sons Funeral Home in Walterboro, S.C., was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Barnett’s Funeral Home. |
| Holley | Sheila Smith | 9 Aug 1997 | Sheila Smith Holley, 50, of Saltville, died Saturday, Aug. 9, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She attended Lighthouse Baptist Church. Surviving are her husband, Thomas W. “Tom” Holley; one son, Michael T. Holley of the home; her father, Elbert P. “Jim” Smith, Saltville; two brothers, Douglas P. Smith, Abingdon, and Chester Allen Smith, Saltville; one sister, Vickie Lynn Smith, Saltville; several nieces and nephews; a special cousin, Mike Smith. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, in Lighthouse Baptist Church in McCready with the Rev. Benny Frye, the Rev. Bobby Briggs, the Rev. Thurman Chapman and the Rev. R.L. Frye officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Minnick | Josephine Counts | 9 Aug 1997 | Josephine Counts Minnick, 81, of Chilhowie, died Saturday, Aug. 9, 1997 in the Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. She was the widow of Walter Jackson Minnick and was also preceded in death by a son, Clyde Allen Minnick. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include one daughter, Anna M. Fields, Winston-Salem, N.C.; three brothers, Clyde P. Counts, Fayetteville, N.C., George Counts, Cockeyville, Md., and Thomas J. Counts, Louisiana; one sister, Katherine McClure, Laurel Springs, N.C.; five grandchildren: Steve Fields, Elaine Doak, Susan Fields, Tony Minnick and David Minnick; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Glade Spring with the Rev. Frank Branson officiating. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Buchanan | Mary Helen | 11 Aug 1997 | Mary Helen Buchanan, 73, of Saltville, died Monday, Aug. 11, 1997 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. Survivors include her husband, McKinley Buchanan, Saltville; one foster son, Mark Sweat, Saltville; three brothers, David Eastridge of Saltville, William P. “Billy” Eastridge, Whitney, Texas, and Ralph Eastridge, West Moreland, N.Y.; two sisters, Mrs. L.W. (Evelyn) Frye and Mrs. Bill (Dorothy) Gallahar, both of Saltville; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, in Mount Rose Cemetery, Glade Spring, with the Rev. Shirley Carter officiating. Donations may be made to the Saltville Rescue Squad. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Delp | Glenda E. | 11 Aug 1997 | Glenda E. Delp, 50, of Marion, died Monday, Aug. 11, 1997 in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her husband, Donald R. Delp of Marion; three sisters, Jean Weathers and Nancy Mane, both of Fredericksburg, Ruth Gibson of North Carolina; one brother, Otis Edmonds of Vinton. Graveside services were held Wednesday, Aug. 13, at 2 p.m. at the Round Hill Cemetery with Rev. Herman Cress officiating. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lamie | John L., Sr. | 11 Aug 1997 | 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. | |
| Miller | A.F. | 11 Aug 1997 | Rev. A.F. Miller, 94, died Monday, Aug. 11, 1997 in the Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Rev. Miller was a native of Ashe County, N.C. He lived most of his life in Smyth County and Grayson County. He started preaching at the age of 14 and was ordained at the age of 17. He pastored over 40 churches and his ministry spanned over 80 years. He retired from the East End Baptist Church in Marion. Rev. Miller was associated with the Southern Baptist Convention, the New River Baptist Association and the Lebanon Baptist Association. He was preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Miller and two grandsons, Albert Ray Miller Jr., and Phillip A. Greer. Survivors include two daughters, Pauline Ours, Broque, Penn., and Geneva Stamper, New Port Richey, Fla.; one son, the Rev. A. Ray Miller, Boones Mill; one sister, Ethel Miller, Nottingham, Penn.; eight grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, in Barnett’s Funeral Chapel with the Rev. T.A. Pennington and the Rev. Jim Stamper officiating. Burial will follow in the Byers Cemetery in Whitetop. The family will receive friends tonight at the Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. with a Service of Remembrance being held at 8 p.m. with the Rev. Dr. Michael Walker officiating. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sexton | Annie Ethel | 11 Aug 1997 | Annie Ethel Powers Sexton, 91, of the Stony Battery Community, died Monday, Aug 11, 1997 at her home. Mrs. Sexton was a native of Ashe County, N.C., and had lived most of her life in Smyth County. She attended services at the Macedonia Baptist Church. She was an avid gardener, a great cook, and was well-loved by all in the community. Survivors include one son, Lee Jack Powers, Chilhowie; one granddaughter, Cynthia Dawn Powers, Abingdon; three sisters, Pearl Sheets and Etta Reeves, both of Marion, and Bessie Blevins, Baltimore, Md.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug 14, in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Joe Powers officiating. Interment will follow in the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the Funeral Home. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements | |
| Greear | Donna Parsons | 4 Oct 1911 | 12 Aug 1997 | Donna Parsons Greear, 85, formerly of Troutdale, and a resident of Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 12, 1997 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Greear was born Oct. 4, 1911 at Troutdale to Joe Thomas and Deamie Halsey Parsons. Mrs. Greear is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law: Doris Ann and Raymond Ragan, Lithia, Fla., Sandra K. and Rex Brooks, Sugar Grove, and Marcia and Clifford Stamper, Marion; one son, Joseph Calvin Greear, Troutdale; six grandchildren and four great- grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Aug. 15, at 2 p.m. in the Summitt Baptist Church in Sugar Grove with the Rev. Guy Testerman and Rev. Donald Tate officiating. Interment was in the Fairwood Cemetery in Troutdale. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Baumgardner | Walter Price | 12 Aug 1997 | Walter Price Baumgardner, 68, of Chilhowie, died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 1997 at the home of his son. Mr. Baumgardner was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph Clay and Elta Ratliff Baumgardner; one son, Gary Baumgardner; one brother, William Clay Baumgardner. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Ted Wayne and Vanessa Baumgardner, Wytheville; one daughter, Amanda Jane Baumgardner, Atlanta, Ga.; one grandson, Joseph Clay Baumgardner; a special friend, Lillian Hayden, Chilhowie; one sister-in-law, Annie C. Baumgardner, Seven Mile Ford; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 14, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Paul Doane officiating. Burial was in the Thomas Cemetery, Adwolfe. Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Fisher | Minnie Fowler | 12 Aug 1997 | Minnie Fowler Fisher, 91, died Tuesday, Aug. 12, 1997 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Fisher was a native of Smyth County and was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Fisher. Survivors include: five daughters: Della Schmidt, Warmister, Penn., Lucille Wampler, Bristol, Shirley Anderson, Atkins, Minnie Ward, Marion and Betty Weaver of Salem; three sons: George E. Fisher, Marion, Donald Fisher, Marion and Walter Fisher of Atkins; 19 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 15, in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. George Mowery officiating. Interment followed in the Greenwood Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sheffey | Patsy King | 12 Aug 1997 | Patsy King Sheffey, 51, died Tuesday, Aug 12, 1997 at her home in Rural Retreat. She was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late Wiley H. Jr. and Pearl Catherine Cox King. Surviving are her husband, Dan M. Sheffey of the home; one son, Danny Sheffey Jr., Tazewell; one grandson, Chad Sheffey, Tazewell; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty and Elmo Grubb, Wytheville, Shirley and Walter Winebarger, Mechanicsville, Edna and Richard Fowler, Marion; one brother and two sisters-in-law, Ralph and Judy King, and Pat King, all of Rural Retreat; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug 15, at the New Bethel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mike Sage and the Rev. Robert Layell officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. The family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Emergency Services. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Walker | James Sanders (J.S.) | 13 Aug 1997 | James Sanders (J.S.) Walker, 80, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, Aug 13, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Walker was a prominent Smyth County farmer; active member of the Chilhowie United Methodist Church where he served as usher for many years; honorary member of the Saltville/Rich Valley Lions Club; instrumental organizer and charter member of the Chilhowie Jaycees; member of the Rich Valley Fair Association; retired employee of the Olin Corporation of Saltville, Virginia Extension Service and was farm manager of W&L Construction Company. Mr. Walker was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel R. and Rufus White Walker; a twin brother, U.S. Walker; two brothers, Lucius (R.L.) Walker and William Walker. Survivors include his wife; Kathleen Crutchfield Walker; one daughter and son-in-law, Bobbie Walker Snodgrass and Sidney C. Snodgrass, Chilhowie; one brother, Lindsey Scott (Happy) Walker, Kodak, Tenn.; one sister, Mary Walker Allen, Seven Mile Ford; one grandson and wife, Jay B. and Lisa D. Keen; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and a special family friend, Dennis Snow. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Aug 15, in Chilhowie United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mark McFadden, the Rev. Charles E. Blevins and the Rev. Chuck Herrell officiating. Burial followed in the Westwood Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home of Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Birchfield | James Fenton | 14 Aug 1997 | James Fenton Birchfield, age 89, of Abingdon, died Thursday, Aug. 14, 1997 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was a native of Marion and was the son of the late William van Stavern and Olivia Bonham Birchfield. He attended VPI, class of 1929. Mr. Birchfield’s long career as a newsman started in 1935 when he was editor of a new weekly in Abingdon, The Washington County Forum, which was published by Robert Anderson with his father, Sherwood Anderson, as contributing editor. In 1939, Mr. Birchfield went on to The Richmond Times Dispatch where he served in several editorial positions. Soon after Pearl Harbor, Mr. Birchfield joined the staff of The Washington Star, again as editor of several departments until his retirement in 1974. Shortly after retirement, he joined the staff of The Piedmont Virginian, an environmental weekly in Northern Virginia. Later, for several years, he served as editor of The Loudoun Times-Mirror in Leesburg. In 1983, after selling “The Forty Acres,” the family farm near Leesburg, he and his wife, an author, returned to Abingdon where they were living at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife, Jane Birchfield; two daughters, Tam Hartell, Philadelphia, Penn., and Mace McEligot, Manasquan, N.J.; one son, John Birchfield, Cupertino, Calif.; five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug. 17, at 3 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church with the Rev. Victor Mansfield officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the St. Thomas Organ Fund, c/o St. Thomas Episcopal Church, 124 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Viers | Bill Albert | 14 Aug 1997 | Bill Albert Viers, 79, of Bristol Nursing Home, died Thursday, Aug 14, 1997. He was an Army veteran. Survivors include three sisters, Thelma Taladay, Glade Spring, Pauline Henderson and Edith Adams, both of Saltville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Aug 16, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. E.G. Little officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery with military graveside rites conducted by Saltville VFW Post 7328 and Marion VFW Post 4667. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Eller | Elsie Snavely | 17 Aug 1997 | Elsie Snavely Eller, age 95, died Sunday, Aug. 17, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mrs. Eller was born in Atkins and was a lifelong resident of Smyth County. She received her teaching degree from Radford College and taught in the Atkins school where she was known by her students as Ms. Elsie. She was a member of the Grace Christian Fellowship in Seven Mile Ford. Survivors include one daughter, Charley Mae Eller, Marion; three grandchildren, Sgt. Bobby Burton Jr., Heidelburg, Germany, Amy Harris, Marion, and Mary Fields, Meadowview; five great-grandchildren, Timothy Jones, Jeremiah and Angus Harris, Aspen and Austin Burton; one step-granddaughter, Joanna Fields; one very special niece, Elsie Whitfield, Ringgold; two nephews, E.H. Phillippe III, and Johnny Eller. Private graveside services will be held today, Aug. 20, at 3 p.m. in Roselawn Cemetery. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Aug. 24, at 7 p.m. at the Grace Christian Fellowship in Seven Mile Ford. Flowers are to be omitted and donations may be made to the Grace Christian Fellowship or to a charity of your choice. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Petty | Bonnie Ann | 17 Aug 1997 | Bonnie Ann Petty, age 58, died Sunday, Aug. 17, 1997 in Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tenn. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Joseph and Lucy Henegar Petty; and five brothers, Bill, Joe, Willis, Johnny and Roy Petty. She is survived by four sisters and brother-in-law, Frances Schmidt of Byron, Mich., Lucy Chapman, Eleanor Daly and Charlotte and Clifton Barbrow, all of Saltville; one brother and sister-in-law, Raymond and Mildred Petty of Marion; a special sister-in-law, Carol Sue Petty Barrett of Saltville. Funeral services will be held today, Aug. 20, at 11 a.m. in Seaver-Brown Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Benny Frye and the Rev. Ray Petty Jr., officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Snavely | Elsie Buck | 17 Aug 1997 | Elsie Buck Snavely, age 83, died Sunday, Aug 17, 1997 at her home in Marion. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Ray Snavely. Mrs. Snavely was a member of the Marion Baptist Church for many years, a member of the Senior Citizens and a member of the Orchard Towers Bible Study. She is survived by one daughter, Polly A. Prater of Marion; three sons, William R. (Bill) Snavely of Lake Placid, Fla., Paul K. Snavely of Rural Retreat, and Joseph P. Snavely of Orlando, Fla.; seven sisters, Monnie Repass and Nadine Dutton, both of Rural Retreat, Hazel Cox and Cecil Umbarger, both of Wytheville, Eva Spraker of Speedwell, Evelyn Hart of Marion, and Betty Jo Crockett of Roanoke; two brothers, Vance Buck of Richmond and Bill Buck of Atkins; nine grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Aug 20, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Dr. William A. Slater officiating. Burial will follow in Rosewood Cemetery in Rural Retreat. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Buck | Paul F. | 18 Aug 1997 | Paul F. Buck, age 85, of Rural Retreat, died Monday, Aug. 18, 1997 in the Wytheville Manor. Mr. Buck was born in Rural Retreat, the son of the late William B. and Daisy Mae Catron Buck. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, World War II and was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Rural Retreat. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Kinder Buck. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Barry Guynn; one son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Kathy B. Buck; two grandchildren, Bradley Guynn and Brian Guynn of Rural Retreat; one aunt, Ennis B. Kinder, Rural Retreat; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, Aug. 21, at 2 p.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Edward Schaack officiating. Interment followed in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat. Graveside military rites were conducted by Rural Retreat American Legion Post #229. The family requests that those who prefer, may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Volunteer Emergency Services. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Greer | George W. “Punch” | 18 Aug 1997 | George W. “Punch” Greer III, age 57, died Monday, Aug 18, 1997 at his home in Marion. He was an active lifelong member of Ebenezer Lutheran Church, having served on the church council. He also served on numerous boards, with a special interest in the Bank of Marion, serving as an active director for 19 years. Mr. Greer was a 1958 graduate of The Hill School in Pottstown, Penn., and graduated from the Naval Academy in Annapolis, Md., having served five years as a Supply Officer in the United States Navy with service in Vietnam. He then returned to Marion where he worked in the furniture business with his father for 1 1/2 years. Mr. Greer attended the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, William & Mary, receiving a Master’s degree in Oceanography. He also attended Harvard Business School receiving his M.B.A. in 1972. He worked, briefly, for Southern Natural Gas and then returned to Marion, working with his father at Virginia House Furniture, later becoming C.E.O. He retired in 1995. He was a devoted son, husband, father and brother and had an avid interest in outdoor activities with a special love for the ocean. He is survived by his wife, Susan McDowell Greer of Marion; one son, George W. Greer IV of Montreal; one daughter, Emily cope Greer of Raleigh, N.C.; his mother, Beulah Killinger Greer of Roanoke; one sister, Judith Greer Schulz of Lynchburg; one brother, Dr. Kenneth E. Greer of Charlottesville; and his beloved dog, Keller. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Aug 21, at 11 a.m. at Ebenezer Lutheran Church with Pastor James Bangle officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Building Fund of Ebenezer Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 1799, Marion, VA 24354. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ebenezer Lutheran Church, 222 W. Main St., Marion, and anytime at the home. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cullop | Pearl Virginia Myers | 24 Aug 1997 | Pearl Virginia Myers Cullop, age 91, died Sunday, Aug. 24, 1997 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Cullop was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Hale Cullop Sr., and a son, David Allen Cullop Sr. She was the daughter of the late James E. “Bud” and Rose Ann Rich Myers. Mrs. Cullop was a lifelong resident of Smyth County. She had been an active member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church where she was the oldest living member and had taught Sunday School there for 43 years. She is survived by four sons, Charles Painter Cullop of Greenville, N.C., Maurice Hale Cullop Jr. of Wytheville, Richard Dale Cullop of Fayetteville, N.C., and William Clarence Cullop of Marion; one daughter, Peggy Jean Williams of Marion; one brother, Robert H. Myers Sr. of Marion; one brother, Robert H. Myers Sr. of Marion; two sisters, Stella Wilson of Sumter, S.C., and Anna Laura Trail of Marion; 14 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Aug. 27, at 11 a.m. at Mount Zion United Methodist Church with the Rev. Robert S. Thorton officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Zion Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Marion Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 784, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
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| McGuire | Ernest | 25 Aug 1997 | Ernest McGuire, age 77, of Tazewell, died Monday, Aug. 25, 1997 in Buchanan General Hospital, Grundy. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Odlean McGuire, Marion; one son, William A. McGuire, Nashville, Tenn.; five stepsons, Bobby Allison, Abbs Valley, Charles Allison, Jasper, Ala., Roger Allison and Benny Allison, both of Saltville, and Ronnie Allison, Marion; two sisters, Etta Chapman, Danville, and Ola Henderson, Marion; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 27, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Benny Frye officiating. Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 28, in the Elizabeth Cemetery with the Rev. Benny Frye officiating. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sturgill | Henry F. | 26 Aug 1997 | Henry F. Sturgill, age 81, of Kingsport, Tenn., died Tuesday, Aug 26, 1997 at Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, Tenn., after a brief illness. He had been a resident of Kingsport for the past 13 years coming from Marion. He was retired from the Brunswick Corporation after 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roscoe and Virgie Sturgill and two sisters. He was a faithful Christian and attended Cherokee Community Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Grace Hopkins Sturgill, Kingsport, Tenn.; one daughter, Mrs. John (Janice) Barr, Kingsport; one sister, Virginia Vernon, Greensboro, N.C.; four brothers, Earl Sturgill, Milwaukee, Wisc., C. Jack Saturgill, Chilhowie, Paul Sturgill, Marion, and Billy R. Sturgill, Greensboro, N.C.; two grandchildren, Mark Barr, Johnson City, Tenn., and Christy Denton, Bristol; one great-grandchild, Dillon Barr, Johnson City, Tenn. Visitation will be at East Lawn Funeral Home Thursday, Aug 28, from 6-8 p.m. A Chapel service will be conducted in the funeral home Chapel at 8 p.m. with the Rev. James Woods and Elder Carl Hart officiating. Graveside services will be conducted Friday, Aug 29, at East Lawn Memorial Park. Service time will be announced later. East Lawn Funeral Home in Kingsport, Tenn., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Slagle | Annie Virginia | 27 Aug 1997 | Annie Virginia Patton Slagle, age 82, of Rural Retreat, died Wednesday, Aug 27, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was born in Grayson County, the daughter of the late William I. and Mattie Sue Funk Patton. She was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church in Cedar Springs and was preceded in death by her husband, Maurice Glen Slagle and a daughter, Myrtle Louise Slagle. She is survived by one daughter, Frances Slagle of the home; two sisters-in-law, Edna Patton Smith, Independence, and Charlotte Patton, Hillsville; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held today, Aug 30, at 2:30 p.m. at the Asbury United Methodist Church with the Rev. William Perkins and the Rev. Hubert Meadows officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service time. The family requests that those who prefer, may make memorials to the Asbury United Methodist Church or to the Rural Retreat Volunteer Emergency Service. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Snider | Lucille | 27 Aug 1997 | Lucille Heldreth Snider, age 80, of Rural Retreat, died Wednesday, Aug 27, 1997 in the Birdmont Health Care Center. Mrs. Snider was born in Smyth County, the daughter of the late Dennis Wayne and Cora Belle Heldreth Meredith. She was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Rural Retreat. She is survived by two sisters-in-law; several cousins; and a special friend, Gravelle Tarter of Rural Retreat. Funeral services will be held today, Aug 30, at 10:30 a.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Larry M. Bollinger officiating. Interment followed in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Groseclose. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Steele | Charles B. | 27 Aug 1997 | Charles B. Steele, age 81, died Wednesday, Aug 27, 1997 at his home in Marion. Mr. Steele was a coal miner for many years and had worked at the Laurel Springs Dairy. Survivors include three sons: Jimmy Steele, Bobby Steele, and Larry Steele, all of Marion; three daughters, Janet McGrail, Hot Springs Village, Ark., Joyce Freyman, Yankee Town, Fla., and June Walton, Thomaston, Ga.; one brother, Jessie Steele, Marion; two sisters, Violet Hopkins and Joyce Teaster, both of Marion; 12 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Aug 29, at 11 a.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Joe Powers officiating. Interment followed in the Laurel Springs Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Walden | Ethen Rain | 27 Aug 1997 | Ethen Rain Walden, infant son of Robby and Christina Walden, died Wednesday, Aug 27, 1997 in the Medical College of Virginia Hospital, Richmond. Survivors in addition to his parents are his paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Danny Keesee, Churchroad; his paternal grandfather, Robert Walden, Bristol; his maternal grandmother, Robin Morrison, Abingdon; his paternal great-grandfather, Thomas W. Walden, Saltville; his paternal great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Deward Clear, Meadowview; his maternal great-grandparents, Robert and Peggy Fugate, Meadowview; his paternal great-great- grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Marvin Clear, Glade Spring; one aunt. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Aug 30, in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. David Critcher officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memory Gardens in Abingdon. Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Crusenberry | Harold David | 28 Aug 1997 | Harold David Crusenberry, 60, of Charleston, S.C., died Thursday, Aug. 28, 1997 in a Charleston hospital. He was a native of Saltville, a graduate of William King High School, Abingdon, and Trident Technical School. He was a member of James Island Christian Church and was a mechanic for Otis Elevator. He was preceded in death by his father, Robert Everett Crusenberry. Survivors include his wife, Carol Crusenberry; two sons, David Crusenberry and Robin Herschel Crusenberry, both of Charleston, S.C.; his mother, Rosa May Haynes Crusenberry, Abingdon; one brother, Roy Clemett, Abingdon; three sisters, Martha Maiden, Nannie Burke and Betty Scott, all of Abingdon. Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, in McAlister Funeral Home Downtown Chapel. Burial was in Live Oak Memorial Gardens. McAlister Funeral Home in Charleston, S.C., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Tuggle | Emory A. | 28 Aug 1997 | Emory A. Tuggle Sr., age 60, of Glade Spring, died Thursday, Aug 28, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was a native of Russell County and had lived most of his life in Washington County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lem and Lou Ella Tuggle, and one sister, Rosalie Surber. He was a member of McCall’s Gap Presbyterian Church and a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Opal Irene Tuggle; three sons, Richard Tuggle, Dwight Tuggle and Emory A. Tuggle Jr., all of Glade Spring; eight sisters, Jessie Adams, Eula McGlocklin, Lena Hess and Lola Dixon, all of Chilhowie, Elizabeth Hess, Marion, Florene Tuell, Blountville, Tenn., and Florence Bitkin, address unknown; one daughter-in- law, Ginger Tuggle; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. today, Aug 30, in McCall’s Gap Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Eugene Baldwin officiating. Burial will be in Old Glade Presbyterian Cemetery. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Jones | Ossie Mae Wright | 29 Aug 1997 | Ossie Mae Wright Jones, 81, of Chilhowie, died Friday, Aug. 29, 1997 in Valley Health Care Center. She was the widow of James G. Jones and was a member of Madam Russell United Methodist Church in Saltville. Survivors include one sister, Gladys Greer, Saltville; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 31, in Elizabeth Cemetery with the Rev. David Mumpower officiating. D.R. Henderson Funeral Service in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Baldwin | Hazel Blanche | 3 Apr 1924 | 30 Aug 1997 | Hazel Blanche Baldwin, 73, of Troutdale, died Saturday, Aug. 30, 1997 at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tenn. She was born April 3, 1924 at Troutdale to John Wilson and Delta Mae Evans Sanders. Surviving are her husband, Earl Baldwin of the home; one daughter, Betty Sue Baldwin of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Debbie Baldwin, Sugar Grove; one granddaughter, Heather Baldwin, Sugar Grove; one sister, Marie Hayes, Aberdeen, Md.; three brothers and one sister-in-law, Howard and Donna Sanders, Bristol, Paul Sanders, Sugar Grove, and Elder Fielden Sanders, Marion; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Sept. 1, at 3:30 p.m. in the Troutdale Baptist Church with the Rev. Scott Flippin and Elder Ben Blevins officiating. Interment was in Fairwood Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Sugar Grove Rescue Squad or the American Heart Association. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Duty | Jettie Dameron Cook | 31 Aug 1997 | Jettie Dameron Cook Duty, 76, died Sunday, Aug. 31, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a member of the Chatham Hill United Methodist Church and was retired from the Brunswick Corporation. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Mindy Centerl Dameron; her brother, John Dameron; her sister, Edna Meadows; her daughter, Irene Cook Steele; her first husband, George Cook Sr.; her second husband, John B. “Bunyan” Duty; her stepdaughter, Fern Duty. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, George F. Jr. and Patsy Cook of Chatham Hill, and Henry “Hank” and Christine Cook, Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Carol C. and David Woodrum of Marion; three stepdaughters, Nell Woodrum of Grundy, Irene Mason of Chatham Hill and Agnes Mabe of Great Falls, Mont.; one stepson, Billy G. Duty of Grundy; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one brother, Samuel Mose Dameron of Pinkerton, Ohio; two sisters, Grace Perkins and Martha Wampler, both of Tazewell. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 2, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Jack Kincheloe and the Rev. George Mowrey officiating. Burial followed in Ridgedale Cemetery, Rich Valley. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chatham Hill United Methodist Church, Rt. 3 Box 286A, Saltville, VA 24370 or to the Saltville Rescue Squad, Drawer D, Saltville, VA 24370. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Worley | Anne | 31 Aug 1997 | Anne Brown Worley, age 73, died Sunday, Aug 31, 1997 in Bristol Nursing Home. She was a native of Saltville and had lived in Bristol since graduating from Virginia Intermont College. She was a member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church where she had served on the Altar Guild. She was a charter member and past president of the Junior League of Bristol and was a charter member of the Three Arts Study Club. She was also a member of the 1931 History Club. Survivors include her husband, Charles E. Worley Jr.; one daughter, Martha Anne McDonald, McDonough, Ga.; one son, Shelton B. Hillman, Bristol, Tenn.; two stepdaughters, Betsy Haffner, Mobile, Ala., and Susan Simpson, Atlanta, Ga.; four grandchildren. A memorial service was conducted at 6 p.m. Friday, Sept 5, at Emmanuel Episcopal Church with the Rev. George Bunn officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Roy C. Brown Scholarship Fund, Virginia Intermont College, 1013 Moore St., Bristol, VA 24201. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home in Bristol was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Baldwin | Mary Ida Grinstead | 2 Sep 1997 | Mary Ida Grinstead Baldwin, age 76, of Chilhowie, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 1997 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of Roy Baldwin and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include two sons, Dennis Kell, Troutdale, and Kenneth Kell, Marion; six daughters, Janice Gentry, Norma Moses, both of Seven Mile Ford, Jo Ann McCloud, Chilhowie, Rose Marie Osborne, Wanda Crewey, and Barbara Sword, all of Marion; 22 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 5, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ray Rolen and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial was in the Riverside Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hall | Ralph E. “Happy” | 2 Sep 1997 | Ralph E. (Happy) Hall, age 70, died Tuesday, Sept. 2, 1997 in Virginia Beach. Mr. Hall was a native of Saltville and had resided in Virginia Beach since 1951. He was a retired Real Estate salesman and builder. He was a member of Faith Temple Church in Norfolk. Survivors include his wife of 46 years, Louise Hayden Hall; one daughter, Barbara Hall Maggi and husband Donald, Virginia Beach; one son, Harry V. Hall and wife Mary Jo, Virginia Beach; four grandchildren, Daniel and Matthew Maggi, Rachael and Catherine Hall, all of Virginia Beach; two sisters, Jeanette Hicks of Chesapeake, and Evelyn Walls Herndon, Saltville. Graveside services were conducted Thursday, Sept. 4, at 11 a.m. at Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Virginia Beach with the Rev. William G. Beagle officiating. Holloman Brown Funeral Home in Virginia Beach was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Jolliffe | Stephen Reid | 4 Sep 1997 | Stephen Reid Jolliffe, infant son of Andrew and Melissa Gragg Jolliffe, died Thursday, Sept. 4, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He is also survived by his paternal grandfather, Stephen Jolliffe of Marion; his paternal grandmother, Patricia Miles of Marion; his maternal grandparents, Barry and Shirley Gragg of Rural Retreat. Graveside services were held Monday, Sept. 8, at 2 p.m. at Rose Lawn Cemetery in Marion. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements, | |
| Lefler | David Lee | 4 Sep 1997 | 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. | |
| Smith | Allen | 4 Sep 1997 | Allen Smith, age 74, of Glade Spring, died Thursday, Sept 4, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. He was a retired employee of the U.S. Gypsum Co. and attended the Church of God, Plasterco. Survivors include his wife, Eunice (Stallard) Smith; one son, Craig Steven Smith; one brother, Robert R. Smith; one sister, Vandell S. Minton. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept 7, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Price and the Rev. Douglas Elkins officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Taylor | Eleanor Grace | 4 Sep 1997 | Eleanor Grace Lawson Taylor, age 76, died Thursday, Sept 4, 1997 at her home in Abingdon. She was a native of and had lived in North Holston before she and her husband were transferred by the Olin Chemical Corp. to Cleveland, Tenn., in 1961, and after retirement, moved to Abingdon. She was a charter member of both the Riverview Presbyterian Church, Saltville, and the Northside Presbyterian Church, Cleveland, Tenn. Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by one daughter, Cleo McAllister, and two brothers, R.L. “Bobby” Lawson and Jimmy Lawson. Survivors include her husband, Robert H. Taylor Sr.; one daughter, Cora Sue Taylor Thayer, Abingdon; one son, Robert H. Taylor Jr., Abingdon; one brother, Bill Lawson, Manassas; two sisters, Dorothy Thomas, Radford, and Peggy McCready, Glade Spring; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Sept 6, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Chris Lingerfelt and the Rev. Wayne Parsons officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Riverview Presbyterian Church, Saltville, or Northside Presbyterian Church, Cleveland, Tenn. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Harris | Carl H. | 5 Sep 1997 | Carl H. Harris, age 70, died Friday, Sept. 5, 1997 at his home in Saltville. He was a retired employee of Olin Corporation and an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. He was preceded by his parents, James Robert and Mary Lou Harris; one son, James Steven Harris. He was a trustee of the Madam Russell United Methodist Church, a member of the Saltville/Rich Valley Lions Club, the Saltville Community Liaison Panel and a member of the board of the Saltville Medical Center. Survivors include his wife, Barbara Harris, Saltville; one daughter, Sally Harris, Christiansburg; two sons, Gregg Harris, Saltville, and Brian Harris, Bristol, Tenn.; one daughter-in-law, Becky Harris, Bristol, Tenn.; one sister, Mary L. Hayton, Meadowview; two granddaughters, Brenta Harris Gerasimova, Bristol, Tenn., and Tracie Harris, Bassett; several nieces, nephews and cousins; several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law and other relatives. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Scott Robertson-Gouge officiating. Burial was in the Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lefler | Stella Virginia | 6 Sep 1997 | 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. | |
| Manuel | Leona Parks | 6 Sep 1997 | Leona Parks Manuel, age 65, of Wytheville, died Saturday, Sept. 6, 1997 in a Roanoke hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Cloyd E. Manuel. She is survived by two daughters, Gina Manuel of Greensboro, N.C., and Traci Zalaski of Sacramento, Calif.; two sisters, Dora Martin of Marion and Ruby Gillespie of Chicago, Ill. Funeral services will be held today, Sept. 10, at 11 a.m. at the Gillman Funeral Chapel with interment in the Roselawn Cemetery in Marion at 1 p.m. Gillman Funeral Chapel in Wytheville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Richardson | Harold Milton | 6 Sep 1997 | Harold Milton Richardson, age 82, died Saturday, Sept 6, 1997 in Roswell, Ga. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia DeBord Richardson. Mr. Richardson was a long time member of the Ebenezer Lutheran Church. He retired from Brunswick Corporation where he had worked for almost 30 years. After his retirement from Brunswick, he served as custodian for the Smyth-Bland Regional Library. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Bryan Powell of Atlanta, Ga.; one son, Melvin H. Richardson of Atlanta, Ga.; one sister, Virginia Walterrick of Vienna; one granddaughter, Emily V. Powell of Atlanta, Ga.; one sister-in-law, Katherine Williams of Atkins. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Sept 13, 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 Friday, Sept 12, from 7 to 9 at Seaver-Brown Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ebenezer Lutheran Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1799, Marion, VA 24354, or Hi Hope Learning Center, Early Intervention Program, 882 Hi Hope Road, Lawrenceville, Ga. 30243. Seaver-Brown Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Boyd | Mildred Rebecca | 3 Feb 1913 | 8 Sep 1997 | Mildred Rebecca Boyd, age 84, died Monday, Sept. 8, 1997 at Richard’s Memorial Hospital in Rockdale, Texas. She was born Feb. 3, 1913 in DeWitt County, Texas, to William Rudolph Bluhm and Emily Augusta Boldt Bluhm. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, James Cody Boyd on Nov. 21, 1972. She was also preceded in death by her parents, William and Emily Bluhm; one sister, Lucille Bluhm; one brother, Billy Bluhm; and one great-grandson, James F. Debault. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Rockdale, Texas. Surviving are two sons, Jerold (Jerry) C. Boyd and wife, Lillie Ann of Austin, Texas, and David H. Boyd and wife Carolyn, Rockdale, Texas; one daughter, Barbara L. Sturgill and husband Dick of Chilhowie; two brothers, Harry Bluhm and Earl Bluhm, both of Austwell, Texas; one sister, Dorothy Kelso of Austin, Texas; one sister-in-law, Flora Bluhm; 12 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 11, at 1 p.m. at Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Rockdale, Texas, with the Rev. Darren Donaldson officiating. Interment will follow at 4:30 p.m. in the Lytton Springs Cemetery in Lytton Springs, Texas. Phillips and Luckey Funeral Home in Rockdale, Texas is in charge of arrangements. |
| Neal | Paul Carson | 8 Sep 1997 | Paul Carson Neal Sr., age 69, died Monday, Sept. 8, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Neal was a native of Washington County and had lived in Smyth County and worked construction for most of his life. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel Bernice Neal and two stepchildren, Carol Dennis Copeland and Robert Lee Copeland. Survivors include one son, Paul Carson Neal Jr., Marion; three stepsons, Roland Eugene Copeland, Stephen City, Kenneth Ray Copeland, Roanoke, and Larry Copeland, Marion; three stepdaughters, Kitty Shell, Stephen City, Patricia Savage, South Carolina, and Cyndy Elliott, Chilhowie; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Rose Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the funeral home. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Perry | Joann Eller | 9 Sep 1997 | Joann Eller Perry, age 58, died Tuesday, Sept. 9, 1997 at her home in Chilhowie. She was a graduate of Lees McRae College, Banner Elk, N.C., and a graduate of St. Luke’s Hospital, Houston, Texas, with a medical records librarian degree. She was employed as a registered medical librarian with St. Luke’s Hospital for 15 years, returned to Virginia in 1987 as an employee of Smyth County Community Hospital, and retired from Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute. She was preceded in death by her parents, Glenn and Ruby Eller of Chilhowie. Survivors include one daughter, Deborah P. Simons, Chilhowie; two sons, Charles R. Perry Jr., and Stephen Wayne Perry, both of Houston, Texas; one brother, Jeffery Eller, Chilhowie; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; three uncles, Edgar Eller, J.C. Hart and James Hart, all of Chilhowie; and one aunt, Edna Pennington of Chilhowie. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 14, at the Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Blevins and the Rev. Dennis Eller officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight at the Funeral Home. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Waddell | Bob J. | 9 Sep 1997 | Bob J. Waddell, age 53, died Tuesday, Sept 9, 1997 in a tragic three-vehicle accident. He was a member of Abundant Life Christian Center. Mr. Waddell was employed at King Pharmaceuticals in Bristol, Tenn. He served on the Board of Directors of Haven of Rest in Bristol, Tenn., and Habitat for Humanity in Kingsport, Tenn. He is survived by his wife, M. Sue Osborne Waddell of Marion; one daughter, Suzanne M. Waddell of Charlotte, N.C.; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert C. and Angela P. Waddell of Athens, Tenn.; two granddaughters, Katherine Elizabeth Waddell and Hannah Grace Waddell, both of Athens, Tenn.; his mother, Lula Mae Waddell of Tazewell; two brothers, Randall J. Waddell and Donald R. Waddell of Tazewell. Funeral services will be held today, Sept 13, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Emerson Abbott, the Rev. Bill Leonard, and the Rev. Jim Wood officiating. Burial will follow in Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Combs | Robert Lee | 10 Sep 1997 | Robert Lee Combs, age 81, of Troutdale, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 1997 in Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, Tenn. He was a lifelong resident of Konnarock, an Army veteran of World War II, and a member of VFW Post 4667, Marion. He was preceded in death by his parents, Eli and Bertie Combs. He was a farmer and a member of Bethel Baptist Church, Troutdale. Survivors include his wife, Naomi Blevins Combs; one son, Robert David “Skippy” Combs, Troutdale; one brother, Manuel Combs, Troutdale; two granddaughters, Melinda Jo Blevins and Rachael Danielle Combs; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Sept. 13, in Bethel Baptist Church in Troutdale with the Rev. Jerry Fritz officiating. Burial will be in Laurel Valley Cemetery with VFW Post 4667 conducting military graveside rites. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Herderlite | Willa Jean | 10 Sep 1997 | Willa Jean Henderlite, age 57, died Wednesday, Sept. 10, 1997 at her home in Atkins. Mrs. Henderlite was a native of Wilkes County, N.C., but had been living in Smyth County since 1984. She was a member of the First Church of God in Atkins and was preceded in death by one son, Ricky Henderlite. Survivors include her husband, Harlo F. Henderlite; four daughters: Robin Henderlite and Candy Henderlite, both of Atkins, Peggy Church and Margaret Hoggard, both of Lenoir, N.C.; three sons, Tim Harris, Lenoir, N.C., Wayne Harris, N. Wilkesboro, N.C., and Terry Harris, Hilton Head, S.C.; her mother and father, Willard and Delois Walker, N. Wilkesboro, N.C.; four sisters: Joann Ferguson, Iva Dean Osborne and Diane Laws, all of N. Wilkesboro, N.C., and Mary Lee Atkins, Greensboro, N.C.; two brothers, Junior Walker and Harold Walker, both of N. Wilkesboro, N.C.; six grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept. 12, in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ron Whitener officiating. Interment followed in Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to the Atkins First Church of God Building Fund. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Myers | Joann Parsons | 12 Sep 1997 | Joann Parsons Myers, 50, died Friday, Sept. 12, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Ms. Myers was a native of West Virginia and had lived all of her life in Smyth County. She is survived by two daughters, Dreama Osborne, Seven Mile Ford, and Emma Jean Gilley, Chilhowie; two sons, Tim Gilley, Valdese, N.C., and Eddie Myers, Marion; three sisters, Wanda Boyd and Kathy Roberts, both of Marion, and Billy Jean Crewey, Lexington, Ky.; one brother, Terry Parsons, Marion; a special friend, Corky Myers, Marion; six grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15, in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Neitch officiating. Interment followed in Roselawn Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Robinson | William Harrison | 13 Sep 1997 | William Harrison Robinson, 78, died Saturday, Sept 13, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ocie Havens Robinson and one son, William Price Robinson. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Martha Robinson of Sugar Grove; three daughters and one son-in-law, Doris and Doug Testerman of Atkins, Janie Goddard of Marion, and Marcia Hockersmith and fiancáe, Lawrence Williams, both of Morristown, Tenn.; 13 grandchildren and 19 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Robert Robinson, Samuel Robinson and Benny Robinson, all of Marion; two sisters, Katie Whitt Hutton of Marion, and Bessie Mize of Coatesville, Penn. Funeral services were held Monday, Sept 15, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Bryce Justice officiating. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Culbertson | Clara Stanley | 14 Sep 1997 | Clara Stanley Culbertson, 76, of Sugar Grove, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 1997 in the Woodbine Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Alexandria. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Holiday Stanley and Emory Culbertson, and one daughter, Gloria Wise. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Jackie Thomas of Bristol, Bobbie and Gary Barton of Spotsylvania, and Connie and Larry Stump of Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Holiday and Kyleen Stanley Jr. of Sugar Grove; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; one brother, Everett Lilly of Ohio. Graveside services will be held today, Sept. 17, at 11 a.m. at Little Zion Baptist Church Cemetery in Clintwood with the Rev. Joseph Fuller officiating. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| McVey | Linda Darlene | 14 Sep 1997 | Linda Darlene McVey, 32, died Sunday, Sept. 14, 1997 at her home in Saltville. Survivors include her husband, Walter Calvin “Butch” Boardwine; one son, Michael McVey, Saltville; three daughters, Ashley McVey, Virginia Ann Boardwine and Whitney Boardwine, all of Saltville; her mother, Lena Virginia McVey, Saltville; four brothers, Joseph McVey, Abingdon, Jim McVey, Damascus, Charles Howard McVey and Jessie James Thomas, both of Saltville; four sisters, Mrs. Robert (Barbara) Wray, Mrs. Tommy (Virginia) Tuggle and Joyce Ann Rosenbaum, all of Chilhowie, and Anna Marie Vanover, Saltville; three sisters-in-law, Michelle McVey, Abingdon, Sally McVey, Damascus, and Angel McVey, Saltville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Sept. 17, at 2 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roger O’Quinn officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olive Cemetery in Friendship. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Atkinson | Beatrice G. | 15 Sep 1997 | Beatrice G. Atkinson, age 87, died Monday, Sept. 15, 1997 at Lower Bucks Hospital in Bristol, Penn. She is survived by six sons, Garnette Hoover and Bob Atkinson, both of Newportville, Penn., Paul A. Atkinson of West Virginia, Garland Atkinson of Fairless Hills, Penn., Ralph Atkinson of Florida, and Cecil Atkinson of Reno, Nev.; one brother, Buford McCoy of Calypso, N.C.; 19 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, and six great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held today, Sept. 20, at 10:30 a.m. in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hutton | Mary H. | 16 Sep 1997 | Mary H. Hutton, age 87, died Tuesday, Sept. 16, 1997 in North Carolina Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C. She is survived by her husband, Major B. Hutton of Marion; one sister, Sophia O’Dell of Charlotte, N.C.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 19, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Dr. William A. Slater officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Shores | Thelma C. | 16 Sep 1997 | Thelma C. Shores, age 98, of Fries, died Tuesday, Sept 16, 1997 in the Blue Ridge Health & Rehabilitation Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, William McKinley Shores. Surviving are two daughters and one son-in-law, Dorothy Shaffner of Fries, and Betty and Harlan Campbell of Greensboro, N.C.; one son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Wilma Shores of Galax; 18 grandchildren, including granddaughter Rita Bartley, 32 great-grandchildren, and 24 great- great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, Sept 18, at 11 a.m. at Fries United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bob Billingsley officiating. Burial followed in Fries Cemetery. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home in Galax was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Lester | James R. “Chicken” | 19 Sep 1997 | 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. | |
| Thompson | Claude Lewis | 19 Sep 1997 | Claude Lewis Thompson, age 84, of Saltville, died Thursday, Sept 19, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a veteran of World War II, a retired employee of Olin Corporation and a member of Calvary Bible Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Pearl and Lewis Thompson; one son, Wiley Estle Thompson; one grandson, Robert Thompson; and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Hattie Thompson; one daughter, Mrs. James (Elsie) Feeney Jr., Radford; two sons, Otis Thompson and Claude B. Thompson, both of Saltville; five sisters, Nancy Taylor and Kate Collins, both of Chilhowie, Kathleen Surber and Imadell Jackson, both of Saltville, and Flossie Chapman, Anawalt, W.Va.; four brothers, Edd Thompson, Saltville, Ryburn Thompson, Glade Spring, Freal Thompson, Kegley, W.Va., and Fred Thompson, Inwood, W.Va.; 14 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday, Sept 21, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James Robbins and the Rev. Sammy Johnston officiating. Military graveside services followed in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Service in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Shepherd | Roger L. | 21 Sep 1997 | Roger L. Shepherd, age 50, of Troutdale, died Sunday, Sept 21, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Casey Shepherd of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa and Keith Mitchell, Sugar Grove, and Sandra and Will Galliher, Abingdon; two sons, Allen Shepherd and Roger Lee Shepherd Jr., both of the home; his father, Mont Shepherd, Troutdale; one sister and brother-in-law, Patricia and Ernest Blevins, Konnarock; three brothers and sisters- in-law, Tommy and Brenda Shepherd, Buddy and Barbara Shepherd, all of Troutdale, and Paul and Gloria Shepherd, Sugar Grove; three special grandchildren, Megan and Devin Mitchell, both of Sugar Grove, and Nathan Galliher, Abingdon; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Sept 24, at 2 p.m. in Bethel Baptist Church in Konnarock with interment in Laurel Cemetery. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Castellanos | Alfredo Serra | 22 Sep 1997 | Alfredo Serra Castellanos, age 79, of Glade Spring, died Monday, Sept. 22, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was a Washington County lawyer and a retired college professor. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia C. Castellanos; one daughter, Sylvia C. Asturias, Philadelphia, Penn.; one sister, Josefina R. Castellanos, Miami, Fla.; one brother-in-law, Rene Carazana, Miami, Fla.; three grandchildren, Shaudy, Joe and Diego Asturias, all of Philadelphia, Penn. Funeral services will be private. Memorials may be made to the Glade Spring Volunteer Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 59, Glade Spring, VA 24340. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lewis | Margie Rowena | 22 Sep 1997 | 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. | |
| DeBusk | John S. | 23 Sep 1997 | John S. DeBusk, age 83, died Tuesday, Sept. 23, 1997 at his home in Glade Spring. He was a native of Washington County and was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Blevins DeBusk. He was retired from American Electric Power Company, was a 50-year Mason in Bramwell Masonic Lodge, Bramwell, W.Va., and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include two daughters, Joyce DeBusk, Richmond, and Maxine DeBusk Anderson, Northfork, W.Va.; four brothers, Preston DeBusk, Glade Spring, Jack DeBusk and Clarence DeBusk, both of Damascus, and Joe DeBusk, Cabot, Ark.; three sisters, Eula McVey, Tazewell, Mable Bowman, Bristol, and Reba Banner, Welch, W.Va.; three grandchildren; one aunt, Edith Widener, Glade Spring; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 26, in Pleasant View Baptist Church in Widener’s Valley with the Rev. Roger Boyer and the Rev. Mahlon Wyatt officiating. Burial was in Widener’s Valley Community Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Damascus Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 458, Damascus, VA 24236, or the Diabetic Association. | |
| Dillard | Samuel F. “Ted” | 24 Sep 1997 | Samuel F. “Ted” Dillard, age 74, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 1997 at his home in Marion. Mr. Dillard was a member of Ebenezer Lutheran Church where he taught Sunday School for 17 years. He was the son of the late Sheriff Sam and Nannie Snider Dillard. He graduated from Marion Senior High School and Emory & Henry College. Mr. Dillard retired from the Virginia Correctional Center for Women in Goochland where he was business manager. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Josephine Weddle Dillard. He is survived by his wife, Louise D. Burke of Marion; one daughter, Carol Moats and husband Tom of Floyd; two stepdaughters, Peggy BeVille and husband Charles of Clearwater, Fla., and Ann Higgins and husband Roy of Louisville, Tenn.; five grandchildren, Aaron Amos, Cody Amos, Arika Amos, Shiloh Amos, and Miriah Amos; four step-grandchildren, Eric BeVille, Donna BeVille, Kimberly Pierce and Roy Higgins II; one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Sept. 28, at 2 p.m. at Ebenezer Lutheran Church with Pastor James H. Bangle officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Ebenezer Lutheran Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 151, Marion, VA 24354 or to the Juvenile Diabetes Foundation International, 120 Wall St., New York, N.Y. 10005-4001. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 at the funeral home. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hayden | William Harold “Shorty” | 24 Sep 1997 | William Harold “Shorty” Hayden, age 70, died Wednesday, Sept. 24, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Billie N. Hayden. Survivors include three sons, Ronnie Hayden, Marion, Bobby Hayden, Glade Spring, and Jerry Hayden, of the home; five daughters, Sally Reed and Sandy O’Quinn, both of the home, Carol Stevenson, Marion, Robin Blevins, Glade Spring, and Tina Kegley, Atkins; his father, William A. Hayden, Saltville; two sisters, Christine Blue, Kansas, and Opal Hogston, Saltville; two brothers, Roy Hayden, Saltville, and Jimmy Hayden, Richlands; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Sept. 27, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bob Briggs and the Rev. Vernon Olinger officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Jones | Virginia L. | 25 Sep 1997 | Virginia L. Jones, age 75, of Damascus, died Thursday, Sept. 25, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was the widow of LeRoy H. Jones. Survivors include one daughter, LouAnn Jones, Damascus; three brothers, Charles Kenneth Richardson, Richmond, Robert Arnold Richardson, Damascus, and Vance Asbury Richardson, Lebanon; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held today, Sept. 27, at 11 a.m. in Mock Cemetery, Damascus, with the Rev. Don Lasley officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 26, Damascus, VA 24236. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Currin | Mary Linda Wilson | 27 Sep 1997 | Mary Linda Wilson Currin, age 78, widow of Lloyd E. Currin, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She is survived by two daughters, Rebecca Wilson Currin of Richmond, and Amanda Jane Currin of Eden, N.C.; one sister, Alberta Grace of Clinton, Tenn.; one brother, Shields Wilson of Chattanooga, Tenn. Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 29, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Marion with the Rev. Jim Pollock officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Holston Home for Children, P.O. Box 188, Greenville, Tenn. 37744 or to the American Diabetes Association, c/o Joyce Blevins, P.O. Box 905, Marion VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Davis | Lydia V. | 27 Sep 1997 | Lydia V. Davis, age 72, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 1997 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She had lived in North Tazewell since 1990, formerly living at Gary No. 10, and Filbert, W.Va., the greater part of her life. She was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include her husband, James L. Davis; two daughters, Doris D. Frazier, Bristol, and Mrs. Lee (Rebecca) Ashbrook, Independence; two sons, Charles W. Davis, Thorpe, W.Va., and Thomas E. Davis Sr., Roanoke; six brothers, Claude Johnson, Portsmouth, Ohio, Thomas Johnson, Portsmouth, Va., Edward Johnson and Douglas Johnson, both of Saltville, Samuel Johnson, Plasterco, and Harold Johnson, Chilhowie; three sisters, Annie Davis, Montvale, Louise Norris, Roanoke, and Betty Ashley, Glade Spring; eight grandchildren; five great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 1, in Fanning Funeral Home Chapel, Welch, W.Va., with the Rev. Joe Rodrigues officiating. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, W.Va. Fanning Funeral Home, Welch, W.Va., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Clear | Alton Brooks “Judge” | 28 Sep 1997 | Alton Brooks “Judge” Clear, age 93, died Sunday, Sept. 28, 1997 in Austin, Texas. He was a native of Chatham Hill and had lived in Bristol prior to moving to Austin nine years ago. He was a retired UMWA coal miner. Survivors include one sister-in-law, Mattie Clear, Broadford; one special great-niece, Susan Hisle; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bill Cahill officiating. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| McCoy | Buford Hampton | 15 Apr 1919 | 29 Sep 1997 | Buford Hampton McCoy, age 78, of Calypso, N.C., formerly of Marion, died Monday, Sept. 29, 1997 in North Carolina. Mr. McCoy was born on April 15, 1919 to the late Henry Hampton McCoy and Minnie Bell Weisse McCoy in Rhodell, W.Va. He worked as a coal miner in West Virginia for 20 years. He was a member of the Peace Baptist Church in Calypso, N.C., and a member of the Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church in Atkins where he served on the board of elders. Mr. McCoy was preceded in death by his wife, Melvina Lilly McCoy. He is survived by two daughters, Delores Hayes, Goldsboro, N.C., and Juanita Kelly, Newportville, Penn.; two sons, Buford D. McCoy, Lindenwold, N.J., and Gary McCoy, Bangor, Maine; 12 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Oct. 3, at 11 a.m. in the Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment followed in the Rose Lawn Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Brooks | Rush Braxton | 29 Sep 1997 | Rush Braxton Brooks, age 86, died Monday, Sept. 29, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Brooks was a native of Grayson County and lived most of his life in Smyth County. He worked in the mines in West Virginia for over 20 years and retired from the Brunswick Corporation in Marion. He was a member of the Liberty Freewill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Walter and Fannie Evelyn Brooks, and one son Darrell Brooks. Survivors include his wife, Addie Brooks, Marion; three daughters, Joyce Eberle, Dallas, Texas, Judy Birdwell, Hampton, and Christine Terry, Marion; two sons, Ronald Brooks and Steve Brooks, both of Marion; two sisters, Josie Smith and Ethel Smith, both of Marion; 11 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Neitch and the Rev. Walter Statzer officiating. Interment will follow in the Thomas Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the funeral home and any time at the residence. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Goodman | Moselle Crewey | 29 Sep 1997 | Moselle Crewey Goodman, age 80, of Chilhowie, died Monday, Sept. 29, 1997 in National Health Care of Bristol. She was the widow of W. Alden Goodman Sr. Survivors include one son, Bill Goodman, Glade Spring; one daughter, Mrs. Warner (Jean) Collins, Chilhowie; one sister, Mrs. K.V. (Betty Jane) Osborne, Newport News; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Dunn officiating. Burial will be in Rose Lawn Cemetery in Marion. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight at the Funeral Home. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bise | Lillian Ardella McAllister | 30 Sep 1997 | Lillian Ardella McAllister Bise, age 86, of Glade Spring, died Tuesday, Sept. 30, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy, Glade Spring. Survivors include three sons, Ernest Bise and Charles Rudy Bise, both of Glade Spring, and Marvin Phibbs, Clarksville, Tenn.; nine grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; a special friend, Cecile Eddy, Glade Spring. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 2, in the Church of God of Prophecy, Glade Spring, with the Rev. Gary Jonas and the Rev. Robert Lanter officiating. Burial followed in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Ratcliff | Macy | 30 Sep 1997 | Macy Ratcliff, age 90, of Saltville, died Tuesday, Sept 30, 1997 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. She was a lifetime member of First Christian Church, Saltville. She was the widow of J.W. Ratcliff. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Doug and Maynard Ratcliff. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Alfred Ward, Saltville; one son and daughter-in- law, James and Bonnie Ratcliff, Saltville; five grandsons; three step-grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Thursday, Oct 2, at 4 p.m. in Elizabeth Cemetery with the Rev. Jerry Williams officiating. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Haga | Martha E. | 7 Oct 1914 | 1 Oct 1997 | Martha E. Haga, age 82, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Ms. Haga was born Oct. 7, 1914, the daughter of the late John A. and Gracie Holdaway Haga. She was retired from the E.I. Dupont Company in Martinsville. She is survived by two sisters and a brother-in-law, Beatrice Blevins of Bristol, and Dorothy and Alex Musser of Rural Retreat; three brothers and sisters-in-law, John A. Jr. and Mary Lundy Haga of Granite Falls, N.C., Eugene and Eva Ross Haga of Fenton, Mich., and Sherman and Joyce Thomas Haga of Atkins; a host of nieces and nephews; a special friend and caretaker, Mary Ann Trivett. Graveside services will be held today, Oct. 4, at 11 a.m. at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Groseclose with the Rev. Steve Tilley officiating. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
| Bishop | John A. | 1 Oct 1997 | John A. Bishop, age 81, died Wednesday, Oct. 1, 1997 at his home in Glade Spring. He was a member of Chilhowie Baptist Church and a retired farmer. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by his wife, Bela Widener Bishop, Glade Spring; three daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and David Hill, Meadowview, Mary Alice and Donnie Roe, Glade Spring, and Ruth B. and Mike Anderson, Chilhowie; one son and daughter-in-law, John M. and Barbara Bishop, Glade Spring; his mother-in-law, Edith Widener; 10 grandchildren, three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 3, at the Chilhowie Baptist Church with the Rev. Chuck Herrell officiating. Interment followed in the Bishop Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Smith | John Reeves | 30 Oct 1926 | 2 Oct 1997 | John Reeves Smith, age 70, of Independence, died Thursday, Oct 2, 1997 at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax. He was born Oct 30, 1926 at Independence to Oscar O. Sr., and Ruth Reeves Smith. Mr. Smith was a graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute & State University. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Independence, a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army, and a life member of Grayson County VFW Post #7726, having served two tenures as commander of the post. He was a retired Agriculture teacher having taught at Marion High School and Independence High School, a lifelong farmer and avid horseman and trainer. He was a well-known livestock judge, in his work with students showing livestock in a wide area of the state, always participating in shows at the Virginia State Fair. Mr. Smith was loyal and devoted to his family and community. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Phipps Smith; four daughters and sons-in-law, Dr. Marianne Smith, Worcester, Mass., Melinda and David Isner, Sparta, N.C., Martha and Douglas Cox, Gray, Tenn., and Marci and Lance Hart, Denver, Colo.; four grandchildren, Perry Isner, Evan Isner, Luke Cox and Smith Hart; three sisters, Alta Smith Hoffman, Troutdale, Mary Smith Orr, Independence, and Anna Smith Price, Marion; two brothers, Dr. O.O. Smith Jr., Marion, and James A. Smith, Independence. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Oct 6, at 11 a.m. in First United Methodist Church of Independence with the Rev. Brian Miller and the Rev. Shelly Wilson officiating. Interment followed in Independence Cemetery. Military rites were conducted at the graveside by Grayson County VFW Post #7726. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Independence Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 607, Independence, VA 24348. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Moore | James Shannon | 21 May 1927 | 2 Oct 1997 | James Shannon Moore, age 70, of Collinsville, died Thursday, Oct. 2, 1997 at Hunter-Oakes Nursing Home Center in Charlotte, N.C. He was born May 21, 1927 in Smyth County, a son of the late Dewey L. Moore and Stella Smith Moore. He was preceded in death by a sister, Genevieve Callen. Mr. Moore was a retired pipefitter at DuPont where he worked for 18 years, and was a volunteer fireman in the Martinsville/Collinsville Fire Department in the 1960s. He was an active member of Smith Memorial United Methodist Church in Collinsville where he had received the United Methodist Man of the Year award. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Stephen (Catherine Gail) Ashby of Millbury, Mass., and Mrs. Palmer (Audrey Lee) Lanier of Statesboro, Ga.; one sister, Memelee Jones of Chilhowie; four brothers, Marvin D. Moore of Martinsville, Morris E. Moore of Rich Acres, Ronald D. Moore of Collinsville, and Thomas S. Moore of Andrews, N.C.; one grandson; two granddaughters; one step-grandson; one step- granddaughter; his stepmother, Leovia Moore of Meadowview; three great-grandsons; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Oct. 6, at 11 a.m. at Smith Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. Ralph Satter officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Burial Park. McKee-Stone Funeral Service in Collinsville was in charge of arrangements. |
| Brown | Beatrice Lucille Smith | 2 Oct 1997 | Beatrice Lucille Smith Brown, age 69, died Thursday, Oct. 2, 1997 at her home in Marion. She was a native of Saltville and had lived in Marion and Roanoke. She was a homemaker most of her life and was a member of the Atkins Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons and one daughter-in-law, Donald and Debbie Hogston, Smith Mountain Lake, and Dennis Brown, Sugar Grove; one daughter, Bobbie Wertz, Roanoke; her mother, Ora Lee Smith, Marion; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Gene and Helen Smith, Atkins, Joe and Jeanette Smith, Marion, and Buck and Ginny Smith, Troutdale; one sister and brother-in-law, Opal and Bill Thomas, Marion; two grandsons, Chad Hogston, Wilmington, Del., and Philip Wertz, Roanoke; four nieces and five nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, Oct. 5, at 8 p.m. at Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jack Burke officiating. Interment will be Monday, Oct. 6, at 11 a.m. at the Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations should be made to the Atkins Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 214, Atkins, VA 24311. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Howell | Bernard Graham | 2 Oct 1997 | Bernard Graham Howell, age 66, died Thursday, Oct. 2, 1997 at his home in Elkton, Md. Mr. Howell retired in 1982 after working 30 years at the Chrysler assembly plant in Newark, Del. He was a charter member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Rising Sun, Md., where he served as deacon before his illness. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Shirley R. Howell of the home; two daughters, Diana Kaye Loomis of Newark, Del., and Sharon Faye Howell of Elkton, Md.; two sisters, Jean Young of Orlando, Fla., and Swansie Baldwin of West Jefferson, N.C.; one granddaughter. Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct. 5, at 2 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church in Rising Sun, Md. Burial was in Nottingham Missionary Baptist Cemetery near Oxford, Penn. R.T. Jones & Foard Funeral Home in Newark, Del., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blevins | Patty Jean Trivett | 3 Oct 1997 | Patty Jean Trivett Blevins, age 40, died Friday, Oct. 3, 1997 in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Blevins was a native of Konnarock and was residing in Marion. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, Ronald Blevins, Marion; two children, Carrie Blevins and Ronald Blevins, both of the home; her mother, Barbara Trivett, Konnarock; her father, Garland Lowe, Marion; three sisters, Mrs. Ervin (Sherry) Smith Jr., Mrs. Ronald (Kathy) Burns, and Rhonda Lowe, all of Marion; her grandmother, Clyde Trivett, Konnarock; two nieces, Kayla Lowe and Shauna Smith; two nephews, Mark Blevins and a very special nephew, Dakota Smith; several brothers- and sisters-in-law, aunts and uncles. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Joe Powers officiating. Interment followed in the Azen Cemetery in Konnarock. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Byrd | Wayne L. | 5 Sep 1912 | 5 Oct 1997 | Wayne L. Byrd, age 85, of Flatridge, died Sunday, Oct. 5, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was born Sept. 5, 1912 at Flatridge to James Monroe and Cansada Parks Byrd. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Ward Byrd. Surviving are two sons and a daughter-in-law, Raymond and Glenda Byrd, Flatridge, and Wade Byrd, Marion; one sister, Ruth McMillian, Flatridge; two granddaughters and spouses, Derenda and Dennis Roop, Troutdale, and Terrie and Scott Lewis, Sterling; four great-grandchildren, one step-granddaughter, one step-grandson and four step-great-granddaughters. Funeral services will be conducted today, Oct. 8, at 11 a.m. in Baptist Union Church, Flatridge, with the Rev. Mike Owens and the Rev. Fred E. Jennings officiating. Interment will follow in Honey Grove Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church 30 minutes preceding the service to lie in state. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Smyth County Dialysis Emergency Fund, 1152 Snider St., Marion, VA 24354. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence is in charge of arrangements. |
| Johnson | Minnie Ruth Poe | 5 Oct 1997 | Minnie Ruth Poe Johnson, age 90, of Damascus, died Sunday, Oct. 5, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. She was a native of Damascus and a member of First Baptist Church, Damascus. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wells Poe and Sarah Jane Hand Poe; and two sons, Paul B. Johnson and Jim Johnson. Survivors include two sons, Jack Johnson and Howard Johnson, both of Damascus; one daughter, Peggy Lewis, Damascus; one sister, Margie Harris, Damascus; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 7, in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Lasley officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Oct. 8, in Sunset Memorial Park, Damascus. For those who wish, memorials may be made to Damascus Life Saving Crew. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Pickle | Irene Josephine | 5 Oct 1997 | Irene Josephine Overbay Pickle, age 67, died Sunday, Oct. 5, 1997 at her home in Atkins. Mrs. Pickle lived most of her life in Smyth County and worked as a homemaker. She was a member of the Mountain View Church of God. Survivors include her husband, Fred Pickle, Atkins; three daughters, Candy Parks, Pam Greer, both of Atkins, Mellaine Ishihara, Marion; two sisters, Rachel Vipperman, Rural Retreat, and Viola Overbay, Atkins; three brothers, Frank Overbay, Bel Air, Md., Rubin Overbay, Kingsport, Tenn., and Talmadge Overbay, Atkins; four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 7, at 11 a.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bob Neese and the Rev. Tom Bunting officiating. Interment followed in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Groseclose. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Mountain | Edward William | 6 Oct 1997 | Edward William Mountain, age 75, of Glade Spring, died Monday, Oct. 6, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a retired employee of Marion Bottling Co., a farmer and a member of Friendship Baptist Church, Glade Spring. Survivors include his wife, Georgia Miller Mountain; two sons, William E. Mountain, Toledo, Ohio, and Joe M. Mountain, Seven Mile Ford; two daughters, Rebecca Davis, Piney Flats, and Doris Mountain, Jacksonville, Fla.; eight grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 8, in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Glade Spring, with Dr. Jack Garland officiating. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Ross | Dawn | 6 Oct 1997 | Dawn Lane Ross, age 91, died Monday, Oct 6, 1997 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. She was the widow of Emmett Ross and a member of the Riverside Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter-in-law, Edna Ross, Troutdale; one brother, W. Ray Lane, Elk Mills, Md.; six grandchildren, Nancy Goodman, Marion, Barbara Moore, Roanoke, Glenna Reed, Rocky Gap, Dale Ross, Hillsville, Phyllis Ross, Troutdale, and Patricia Lester, Fries; nine great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. tonight, Oct 8, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Baker and the Rev. Mark McFadden officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct 9, in the Rockbridge Cemetery, Grayson County, with the Rev. Ted Bonham officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 tonight at the Williams Funeral Home. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lambert | Mary Katherine Shupe | 13 Jul 1915 | 7 Oct 1997 | 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. |
| Walls | Gladys V. | 8 Oct 1997 | Gladys V. Walls, age 73, died Wednesday, Oct 8, 1997 at her home in Konnarock. She was a native of Washington County and a member of Konnarock Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Emmett John Pugh and Bessie Carolyn Yates Pugh; two brothers, Cecil Pugh and Robert Pugh. Survivors include three sisters, Lura Trivett, Rural Retreat, Arleen Hayes, Konnarock, and Mary Shumate, Boothwyn, Penn.; two brothers, Paul Pugh, Bristol, and Joseph Pugh, Kirkwood, Penn.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Oct 11, in Konnarock Baptist Church with the Rev. Rick Cuddy and the Rev. Homer Fritz officiating. Burial will be in Azen Cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of arrangements. | |
| West | Glenn Edward | 8 Oct 1997 | Glenn Edward West, age 92, died Wednesday, Oct 8, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. West worked in the Jewel Ridge Mines for several years while a young man. He was employed with Smyth Home Construction for over 30 years and worked as a contract carpenter and a cabinet maker in Vero Beach, Fla. He was a member of the Zion Hill United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Eugene West, Carl West, and Luther West, and one sister, Bertha West. He is survived by his wife, Trula West, Marion; one sister, Ada Wright, Meadowview; one brother, Russell West, Marion; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Oct 11, at 11 a.m. in Zion Hill United Methodist Church with the Rev. Carol Ferguson and the Rev. Fred Parker officiating. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service to lie in state. Interment will follow in the West Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Buchanan | Mary Rachel | 9 Oct 1997 | Mary Rachel Buchanan, age 82, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 1997 at her home in Saltville. She was a member of New Cove United Methodist Church and was the widow of Paddy Buchanan. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, David “Mac” and Pat Buchanan, Saltville; one daughter and son-in-law, Paddie and Garland Scott, Marion; one brother, Richard “Topsy” McGhee, Saltville; seven sisters, Annie Sanders, Saltville, Hazel Ford, Dora McAllister, Laura Blevins, Mixie McAllister and Betty Bise, all of Chilhowie, and Joyce Blevins, Marion; two grandchildren, Garland Scott III and Amy Lynn Scott; two great-grandchildren, Hannah E. Scott and Ashlyn L. Scott; one sister-in-law, Rosie McGhee. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 11, in Ridgedale United Methodist Church with burial in Ridgedale Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Miller | Margaret Isabelle | 9 Oct 1997 | Margaret Isabelle Miller, age 85, died Thursday, Oct. 9, 1997 at her home in Glade Spring. She was a lifelong resident of the Glade Spring area and was the widow of S.G. “Sam” Miller. She was a member of Little Rock Baptist Church. Survivors include two stepsons, Dewart Miller and Brent Miller, both of Marion; one stepdaughter, June Buchanan, Marion; one sister, Louise Miller, Glade Spring; two grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 11, in Old Glade Presbyterian Cemetery with the Rev. Mahlon Wyatt and the Rev. Buster Mullins officiating. The family will receive friends from noon to 1:30 p.m. today at Farris Funeral Home in Abingdon. Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 165 East Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210. Farris Funeral Home in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Tuell | Hazel Marie | 9 Oct 1997 | Hazel Marie Guinn Tuell, age 51, died Thursday, Oct 9, 1997 at her home in Meadowview. Survivors include two sons, Lee Tuell, Meadowview, and Gene Tuell, Saltville; her mother, Gracie Guinn, Abingdon; four brothers, Roy Guinn and Bo Guinn, both of Abingdon, Robert Guinn, Washington D.C., and Gene Guinn, New Market; one sister, Mary Jacobs, Abingdon; 10 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Memorial services were conducted Monday, Oct 13, in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. John Surber officiating. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Vance | Richard Russell (Russ) | 10 Oct 1997 | Richard Russell (Russ) Vance, age 35, died Friday, Oct 10, 1997 in Wilmington, N.C. Survivors include his wife, Janet Sawyers Vance; three daughters, Kasey Vance, Holly Vance and Mandy Vance, all of the home; his parents, Sonny and Brenda Vance, Chilhowie; one brother, Steve Vance, Chilhowie; two sisters, Tammy V. Clary, Chilhowie, and Susan V. Domann, Concord, N.C.; several nieces and nephews, uncles and aunts. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct 14, in St. James Lutheran Church with the Rev. Melissa Chappell officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the St. James Lutheran Church, c/o Hugh McKee Jones, P.O. Box 796, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Murray | Robert Marvin | 23 Jun 1927 | 11 Oct 1997 | Robert Marvin Murray, age 70, died Saturday, Oct. 11, 1997 at the VA Medical Center in Salisbury, N.C. Mr. Murray was born in Marion on June 23, 1927, the son of John Albert and Bertha Rice Murray. He was an Army veteran of the Korean War and a retired employee of Christ the King Church. Mr. Murray was of the Baptist faith and was married to Rachel Adams Murray, who died in 1992. Surviving are one daughter, Susan Roseberry and husband Dan of Sophia, N.C.; one son, Rev. Eddie Murray and wife Lawanda of Thomasville, N.C.; two sisters, Helen Gullion of Bristol and Hazel Lynch of Marion; two grandchildren, Bobby Roseberry and Kyle Murray. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 14, at 11 a.m. in the Harold C. Davis Funeral Chapel with Dr. Keith Letterman and the Rev. Elton Wilborne officiating. Burial followed in Oakwood Memorial Park Cemetery. Memorials may be directed to the American Cancer Society, 1004 N. Main St., High Point, N.C. 27262 Harold C. Davis Funeral Home in High Point, N.C., was in charge of arrangements. |
| Pruitt | Elizabeth | 12 Oct 1997 | Elizabeth Nelson Pruitt, age 62, died Sunday, Oct. 12, 1997 at her home in Chilhowie. She was a member of Landmark Baptist Church, Glade Spring. Survivors include one son, Leon Pruitt, Glade Spring; one daughter, Margaret Alderman Davis, Newnan, Ga.; two brothers, Robert Nelson, Columbia, S.C., and Walter Nelson, Saltville; two sisters, Lucille Munch, Chilhowie, and Shirley Clark, Marion; three grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 14, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mancel Salyer and the Rev. Donnie Mullinax officiating. Burial was in Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Maxwell | Donald W. | 11 Nov 1914 | 13 Oct 1997 | Donald W. Maxwell, age 82, of Roaring Gap, N.C., and formerly of Independence, died Monday, Oct. 13, 1997 at Alleghany Memorial Hospital, Sparta, N.C. He was born Nov. 11, 1914 at Deer Lodge, Mont. He was a retired Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Air Force, with 21 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Edward and Esther Truog Maxwell. He is survived by his wife, Valeria Maxwell of the home; one son, Tom Maxwell of Independence; one daughter, Shawn Bell, Durham, N.C.; two grandchildren, Brad and Andrew Maxwell, Independence; two stepsons, Dr. James Thompson III, and John Thompson, both of Richmond; two stepdaughters, Dr. Charlotte Campbell, Goldsboro, N.C., and Lou Voelker, Overland Park, Kansas; one sister, Elizabeth Maxwell, Kansas City, Mo. A graveside service will be conducted today, Oct. 15, at 11 a.m. at Shiloh Cemetery in Sparta, N.C., with the Rev. Fred E. Jennings officiating. In lieu of flowers, family suggests memorial contributions be made to Cherry Lane Fire Dept., First Responders, P.O. Box 162, Roaring Gap, N.C. 28668. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence is in charge of arrangements. |
| Copenhaver | Glenn Trigg | 25 Feb 1915 | 13 Oct 1997 | Glenn Trigg Copenhaver, age 82, of Wytheville, formerly of Rural Retreat, died Monday, Oct. 13, 1997 in Edgemont Center. He was born Feb. 25, 1915 in Rural Retreat, the son of the late Emerson Trigg and Nancy Buchanan Copenhaver. He was a life member of Grace Lutheran Church in Rural Retreat and was a retired employee of the Virginia Department of Agriculture (Weights & Measures Division). He was preceded in death by one brother, James H. Copenhaver and his sister, Mary C. Ackiss. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Beulah Chapman Copenhaver of the home; one daughter, Martha Chapman Rocco, Glendale, Ariz.; three sons and daughter-in-law, Glenn Trigg and Linda Copenhaver II, Waynesboro, Benny Buchanan Copenhaver, Bristol, and Warren Lynn Copenhaver, Fayetteville, N.C.; one sister, Ruth C. Porter, Hampton; 10 grandchildren, one great- granddaughter, several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held today, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m. at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat with Pastor Larry M. Bollinger officiating. A lunch and reception will be served immediately following at Grace Lutheran Church. The family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Grace Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 478, Rural Retreat, VA 24368. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. |
| Stull | Beatrice Dean | 13 Oct 1997 | Beatrice Dean Stull, age 92, died Monday, Oct 13, 1997 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. She was formerly of Fayetteville, W.Va., and was the widow of Wallie Edward Stull. She was housemother at Johnston Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Abingdon for a number of years until they closed the school and was housemother at the Blue Ridge Job Corp in Marion until her retirement. She was preceded in death by one son, John D. Stull, and one daughter, Phyllis Bonham. Survivors include two daughters, Ruth S. Tremblay, Greenville, S.C., and Mrs. W.N. (Retta) Greever, Chilhowie; one sister, Ruby D. Martin, Nitro, W.Va.; two grandsons; four granddaughters; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one son-in-law, Dr. William N. Greever. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Oct 14, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mark McFadden officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Oct 15, in High Lawn Memorial Park, Oak Hill, W.Va., with the Rev. Mark McFadden officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chilhowie Rescue Squad, P.O. Box X, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wolfe | William Arthur | 13 Oct 1997 | William Arthur Wolfe Jr., age 91, died Monday, Oct 13, 1997 at his home in Chilhowie. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jane Lester Wolfe. He was a member of the Riverside Baptist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Ann W. Wheeler, Chilhowie, and Jane Quartel, Orlando, Fla.; four grandsons, Bill Wheeler, Raleigh, N.C., James Wheeler, Richmond, Rob Quartel, Washington D.C., and Jim Quartel, Orlando, Fla.; one granddaughter, Kathryn Wheeler, Richmond; four great-grandchildren; three close friends, Roberta Armstrong, Marion, Jim DeBord, Chilhowie, and Jerry Kelly, Raleigh, N.C. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct 16, in Riverside Cemetery with the Rev. Joe Powers officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the Funeral Home. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cornett | Minnie James | 24 May 1898 | 14 Oct 1997 | Minnie James Cornett, age 99, of Troutdale, died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 1997 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Cornett was the widow of Floyd A. Cornett. She was born May 24, 1898 at Flatridge to David James and Virginia Missouri Slemp James. Surviving are three daughters and son-in-law, Clara Cornett Nelson, Merrett Island, Fla., Virginia Cornett Haga Farmer, Marion, and Kathleen Cornett and George Funk Jr., Independence; one son and daughter-in-law, Floyd A. “Tommy” and Jane Crigger Cornett, Wytheville; a son-in-law, Roy D. Greer, Pulaski; two sisters and brother-in-law, Ruth Delp, Elk Creek, Elizabeth and Monroe Nelson of Galax and Marion; 13 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, Oct. 19, at 2 p.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel in Independence with the Rev. Fred E. Jennings and the Rev. Eddie Beck officiating. Interment will be in Central Cemetery, Flatridge. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Troutdale Rescue Squad, Troutdale, VA 24378. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence is in charge of arrangements. |
| Akers | Will “Bill” | 14 Oct 1997 | William “Bill” Akers, age 68, died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 1997 at his home in New Haven, Ind. He was a native of Chilhowie and a retired truck driver from Commercial Motor Freight Company of Ohio. Survivors include his wife, Betty Martin Akers; one daughter, Teresa A. Walls, Gastonia, N.C.; six sons, Jeff Akers, New Haven, Ind., the Rev. Steve Akers, Kings Mountain, N.C., Rich Akers and Gary Akers, both of Gastonia, N.C., Richard Williams, Fort Wayne, Ind., and James B. Williams, Burbank, Calif.; one sister, Jewel Barr, Chilhowie; one brother, Gene Robinson, Fort Wayne, Ind.; 12 grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. A memorial service was conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 19, in Friendship Baptist Church in Glade Spring with Dr. Jack Garland officiating. John Wayne Martin delivered the eulogy. Burial was in Martin Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Martin Cemetery Fund, c/o Grace Martin, 38000 Loves Mill Road, Chilhowie, VA 24319. This is a courtesy announcement by Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie. | |
| McCathron | Bonnie Marie | 14 Oct 1997 | Bonnie Marie McCathron, age 53, of Abingdon and formerly of Groseclose, died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She is survived by two daughters, Deneena Joyce McCathron of Abingdon, and Amber Davis of Gaithersburg, Md.; her mother, Hazel Marie Jones of Wytheville; two sisters, Terry Welch of Atkins, and Sandy Ward of Maryland; two brothers, Hobert Welch of Marion and Danny Gail Welch of Atkins; very special friend, Elizabeth Smith; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 17, at 2 p.m. at the St. Mary’s Catholic Church with interment to follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Diabetic Treatment Center at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bonnie’s name. Gillman Funeral Chapel in Wytheville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| McClure | Dorothy F. | 14 Oct 1997 | Dorothy F. McClure, age 58, of Abingdon, died Tuesday, Oct. 14, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a life member of Chilhowie Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Wayne and Sally Estep McClure. Survivors include one brother, David Wayne McClure, Meadowview; two sisters, Mary Thomas, Bristol, and Charlotte Goodman, Saltville; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 16, in Sunset Memorial Park with the Rev. David Critcher officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to Chilhowie Christian Church, 204 Church Avenue, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sword | Robert H. “Bob” | 14 Oct 1997 | Robert H. “Bob” Sword, age 92, of Saltville, died Tuesday, Oct 14, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a retired employee of Olin Corporation, a member of Woodmen of the World, and he loved baseball and bowling. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary T. Sword; one daughter, Jane Sword Haynes; and one son, James Sword. Survivors include one daughter, Betty A. Bowen, Kingsport, Tenn.; two brothers, Joe M. “Pete” Sword and William C. “Bunk” Sword, both of Saltville; 11 grandchildren: Theresa Stacy, Tim Bowen, Vicki Baker, Susan Eden, Jeff Haynes, David Bowen, Lisa Bowen, Lea Anna Whittaker, Malcolm Haynes, Wendy Davis and Mark Haynes; and a special granddaughter, Beth Haynes; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct 17, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Andy Bresnock officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Oct 18, in Elizabeth Cemetery in Saltville. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Shumate | James Randolph | 15 Oct 1997 | James Randolph Shumate, age 81, died Wednesday, Oct 15, 1997. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Rhoades Prater Shumate in 1992. He retired from the Brunswick Corporation in 1981 after 29 years of service. He was a member of the Marion Lodge of the Grand Lodge AF & AM of Virginia. He was a life member of the Royal Arch Chapter of the Grand Chapter of the Royal Arch Masons in Virginia. He was also a member of the First United Methodist Church in Marion. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Charles W. and Frances B. Shumate, Atlanta, Ga.; one granddaughter, Leslie Shumate Crawley, Atlanta, Ga.; one grandson, David C. Shumate, Atlanta, Ga.; two great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted today, Oct 18, at 11 a.m. at the Rhoades-Prater Family Cemetery on Old Prater Road with fellow Masons and the Rev. Pollock officiating. Those who prefer may make a memorial donation to the Marion Lifesaving and First Aid Crew. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Smith | Glenn B. | 15 Oct 1997 | Glenn B. Smith, age 77, of Saltville, died Wednesday, Oct 15, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mable (Campbell) Smith, and by one son, Roy C. Smith. He was a native of Saltville and a retired employee of the Smyth County school system. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include one son, Dean Smith, Glade Spring; one daughter, Jewel Arrington, Tazewell; one brother, Clarence Smith, Ohio; three sisters, Edith Goff, Saltville, Bertha Heath, Chilhowie, and Dorothy Blevins, Florida; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews including a special niece, Patty Snow. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Oct 18, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kyle French and Clergy Tim Smith officiating. Burial will be in Smith Family Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Barr | Savannah Lynn | 18 Oct 1997 | Savannah Lynn Barr, infant daughter of Chad and Michelle Barr of Abingdon, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 1997 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She is also survived by one sister, Alex Barr of Abingdon; her maternal grandparents, Bonnie Howell and husband Duane of Atkins, and Thomas Fulcher of Groseclose; her paternal grandparents, Pat and Jerry Barr of Marion; maternal great-grandmother, Mary Cassady of Atkins; one aunt, Jerrie Barr of New York City, N.Y. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 21, at 2 p.m. at the Ebenezer Lutheran Church with the Rev. Frank Honeycutt and Pastor James H. Bangle officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Savannah Lynn Barr Memorial Fund, c/o St. John Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 657, Abingdon, VA 24212. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Craig | William Clifford | 18 Oct 1997 | Chief Master Sgt. William Clifford Craig USAF (retired), of Tannersville, died Saturday, Oct, 18, 1997 in Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn. He was treasurer of the Tannersville Volunteer Fire Department and a member of Little Valley Christian Church. Survivors include his wife, Margaret E. Craig; one daughter, Patricia Craig, Tannersville; one stepdaughter, Helga Burch, Louisville, Ky.; one stepson, Herbert Guthy, Pittsburg, Calif.; one granddaughter; four step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Oct. 22, in Osborne Family Cemetery with the Rev. Mike Harrison and the Rev. Kyle French officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tannersville Fire Department or Tannersville Rescue Squad. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cregger | Teddy Andrew | 18 Oct 1997 | Teddy Andrew Cregger, age 56, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Elkhorn, W.Va., died Saturday, Oct. 18, 1997 at the Mt. Carmel Hospital in Columbus. He was preceded in death by his father, Theodore Franklin Cregger, and a brother, Robert Franklin Cregger. He is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Charles “Gina” McElRoy, Columbus, Ohio; one son, Theodore Franklin Cregger II, Columbus, Ohio; his mother, Athaleen Wyatt Cregger, Welch, W.Va.; three sisters, Mrs. Robert (Norma Jean) Royster, Aberdeen, Md., Mrs. Paul (Lillian June) Campbell, Newark, Del., and Mrs. Wade (Brenda Joan) Duvall, Abb’s Valley; three granddaughters. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 23, at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Blevins officiating. Burial will follow in the McClure Cemetery. Friends may call at any time on Thursday. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Gullion | Alfred Maiden “Pete” | 18 Oct 1997 | Alfred Maiden “Pete” Gullion Jr., age 53, formerly of Saltville, died Saturday, Oct. 18, 1997 at his home in Pinehurst, Texas. Survivors include his wife, Dana Rhea Gullion; one daughter, Wendy Ann Felty, Chilhowie; two sons, Jason Gullion Sr., Chilhowie, and Patrick Gullion, Pinehurst, Texas; three grandchildren. Graveside services will be held today, Oct. 22, in Klein Memorial Gardens, Tomball, Texas. This is a courtesy announcement by D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville. | |
| Sanders | Norval Lee | 18 Oct 1997 | Norval Lee Sanders, age 77, of Glade Spring, died Saturday, Oct 18, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. He was a veteran of World War II where he was wounded in the South Pacific and received a Purple Heart. He retired from Norfolk-Portsmouth Beltline Railroad. Survivors include his wife, Mary E. Sanders; three sons, Tony Booth Sanders, Virginia Beach, Norval Lee Sanders Jr., and Timothy Ray Sanders, both of Glade Spring; one brother, Bob Gillen, Saltville; four sisters, Gladys Holmes, Glade Spring, Tine Cannon and Betty Jo Gillen, both of Saltville, Dixie Garland, Meadowview; five grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday , Oct 20, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Briggs officiating. Entombment with VFW military rites followed in Mount Rose Mausoleum. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Jackson | Dorothy Mae | 21 Oct 1997 | Dorothy Mae Jackson, age 79, of Chilhowie, died Tuesday, Oct. 21, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was a native of Smyth County and worked for D.G. Moulding Company until her retirement. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Bill “Susan” Tuell, Chilhowie; three sons, Jimmy R. Jackson, Elliston, Eddie Jackson and Michael Jackson, both of Chilhowie; one sister, Irene Lester, Vero Beach, Fla.; two brothers, Howard L. Brooks, Bluefield, and Bobby M. Brooks, Sandusky, Ohio; her ex-husband, James R. Jackson, Chilhowie; 11 grandchildren, five great- grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Oct. 24, at 2 p.m. in Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with minister Porter Riner officiating. Entombment will follow in the Mt. Rose Cemetery Mausoleum. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wynegar | Alice | 21 Oct 1997 | Alice Pruitt Wynegar, age 75, died Tuesday, Oct 21, 1997 in York Hospital, York, Penn. She was a native of Saltville, an employee with the former Bonnie Ana Sportswear, York, Penn., and an examiner with the former Rondel Sewing Company, York, Penn. She was a member of Manor Baptist Church, York, and a member of International Ladies Garment Workers Union, York. Survivors include two daughters, Dorothy C. Hayden, York, Penn., and Peggy H. Knaggs, Annandale; three sons, Lyhue Wynegar Jr., and Lloyd W. Haydon, both of York, Penn., and Charles E. Haydon, Indianapolis, Ind.; two stepdaughters, Margie W. Hicks and Dorothy Woodby, both of Bristol, Tenn.; two stepsons, Roy Wynegar and Eugene Wynegar, both of Bristol, Tenn.; one sister, Deola Harman, Roanoke; 13 grandchildren; three great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today, Oct 25, at 10 a.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with the Rev. Benny Frye, pastor of Lighthouse Baptist Church, Saltville, and the Rev. Clarence Frye officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery, Glade Spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Manor Baptist Church, 806 West Princess St., York, Penn. 17404. The family will receive friends from 9 to 10 a.m. today at the Funeral Home. Workinger-Semmel Funeral Home in York, Penn., is in charge of arrangements. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is handling local arrangements. | |
| Campbell | Charles Alexander, Sr. | 22 Oct 1997 | Charles Alexander Campbell Sr., age 89, of Fairlawn, died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 1997. He was a native of Damascus and was a longtime resident of the Fairlawn community where he enjoyed his retirement from Hercules Inc. since 1972. His hobbies were repairing sewing machines and lawn mowers. He served for many years as a faithful member of the Fairlawn Baptist Church as a trustee and deacon and was a liaison and representative for the church family during the rebuilding of the present facility. He was also a former member of Fairlawn Fire Department. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel Rouse Campbell; his parents, Horton and Bertha Anderson Campbell; one son, Jimmie Harold Campbell; and one brother, Herbert Campbell. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Kitty Campbell, Fairlawn; one granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Susan and Mark Rooney, Pulaski; one grandson, Edward Campbell; one great-grandson, Charles Brandon Hughett; two step-grandchildren; three brothers and sisters-in-law, the Rev. Henry and Louise Campbell, Marion, Robert F. and Helen Campbell, Abingdon, and Jack and Betty Campbell, Friendship. A memorial service will be held today, Oct. 25, at 2 p.m. in Fairlawn Baptist Church with the Rev. Danny W. Collins officiating. Interment will be in Highland Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Fairlawn Baptist Church Sound System, c/o Fairlawn Baptist Church, 6758 Oxford Ave., Radford, VA 24241. DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford, is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hundley | Clara Keesling | 22 Oct 1997 | Clara Keesling Hundley, age 106, of Wytheville, died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 1997 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was a member of the Rural Retreat United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, George Norwood Hundley. She is survived by one niece, Evelyn Keesling; four great-nieces, Carolyn Willis, Nancy Brickey, Patsy Carrier and Kitty McBride; two great-nephews, Julian Sisler and William J. Keesling; several great-great-nieces and nephews; special friends, James C. and Rachel B. Lindsey, Rural Retreat. Funeral services will be held today, Oct. 25, at 11 a.m. at Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Robert Countiss officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the service. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Osborne | Callie Neeves | 22 Oct 1997 | Callie Neeves Osborne, age 91, of Damascus, died Wednesday, Oct. 22, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. She was a native of Glade Spring, the widow of David William Osborne and a charter member of First Baptist Church, Damascus. She was also preceded in death by her parents, William David and Willie Riddle Neeves. Survivors include two daughters, Naomi McHone, Damascus, and Imogene Grubb, Palmyra; two sons, John E. Osborne, Almagordo, N.M., and Harold A. Osborne, Greenville, Ky.; two sisters, Ann Rupard, Chilhowie, and Dot Norris, Bristol; two brothers, Roy Neeves, Bristol, and William Neeves, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; 19 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, several great-great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 24, in the Chapel of Johnson Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Lasley officiating. Interment was in Mock Cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Greever | Nell Wright | 23 Oct 1997 | Nell Wright Greever died Thursday, Oct. 23, 1997 at her home in Sanibel, Fla. Mrs. Greever was a native of Fries, a daughter of the late Nina Byrd and Richard Kyle Wright. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Jennifer Lee Greever. She attended Radford College and the Medical College of Virginia School of Nursing where she graduated in the class of 1946. Until her husband’s retirement in 1991, the Greevers were, for many years, residents of Chilhowie. Mrs. Greever was a member of the Chilhowie United Methodist Church. She served in the many capacities there including the last living historian of the church. She was instrumental in seeing the Old Sulphur Spring Cemetery restored and marked and was a former trustee. She is survived by her husband, Dr. Donald L. Greever; one daughter and son-in-law, Nina Edwards and Victor Rosenberg, Framingham, Mass.; one son and daughter-in-law, William L and Roxanne Greever II, Dublin; one sister, Trula W. Campbell, Martinsville; one granddaughter, Jennifer Edwards, Santa Rosa, Calif.; five step-grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, in Chilhowie United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mark McFadden officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Chilhowie United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 367, Chilhowie, VA 24319, or the Sulphur Spring Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 353, Chilhowie, VA 24319. The family will receive friends immediately following the memorial service in the fellowship hall of the church. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Shipley | Ann Keith | 23 Oct 1997 | Ann Keith Shipley, age 60, of Bristol, died Thursday, Oct 23, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was a native of Saltville, a beauty consultant and a member of Fellowship Chapel. Survivors include her husband, R.L. “Bob” Shipley; two sons, Mark Holmes, Bristol, Tenn., and Bennie Holmes, Bristol; one stepdaughter, Susan Shipley, Bristol; three stepsons, Lynn Shipley, Kingsport, Tenn., Ronnie Shipley, Charlotte, N.C., and Scott Shipley, Bristol, Tenn.; four grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. Monday, Oct 27, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Scott Price officiating. Burial was in Mountain View Cemetery. Weaver Funeral Home in Bristol was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lindsay | Alice Elizabeth “Betsy” | 3 May 1931 | 24 Oct 1997 | 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. |
| Patrick | Lucy Juanita | 24 Oct 1997 | Lucy Juanita Peake Patrick, age 78, died Friday, Oct. 24, 1997 at her home in Chilhowie. She was a member of Chilhowie Church of God and was preceded in death by her husband, William Robert Patrick. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Frank “Mitzie” Sova, Marion; two sons, William C. Patrick and Robert Patrick, both of Chilhowie; two sisters, Lucille Heath and Elizabeth Anderson, both of Chilhowie; three brothers, Lewis Peake and Hugh Peake, both of Greenville, S.C., and Joe Peake, Chuckey, Tenn.; five grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 27, at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Barnes and Arthur Chapman officiating. Interment followed in the Middlefork Cemetery. | |
| Perkins | Maxine | 24 Oct 1997 | Maxine Dunford Perkins, age 84, died Friday, Oct. 24, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Perkins was a native of Smyth County where she lived most of her life. She was a member of the Adwolfe Freewill Baptist Church and was active in the Senior Citizens Group in Marion. Survivors include two sons, Frank Dunford, Marion, and Denny Dunford, Astoria, N.Y.; five daughters, Elizabeth Haga, Patsy Walters, Barbara Testerman, Peggy Snider, all of Marion, and Audrea Moncrief, Corpus Christie, Texas; one brother, Neal Jackson Hutton, Galax; one sister, Josephine Pafford, Kingsport, Tenn.; 17 grandchildren and several great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, Oct. 26, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment will follow in the Thomas Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the Funeral Home. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Doss | Rennis R. | 26 Oct 1997 | Dennis R. Doss, age 70, of Damascus, died Sunday, Oct. 26, 1997 in the Wellmont Hospice Center, Bristol, Tenn. Mr. Doss was a son of the late Charles Clifton and Rosa Lee Spriggs Doss. He was a native of Damascus and was preceded in death by two brothers and two sisters. He was retired from the Damascus Hosiery Mill after 30 years of service. Surviving are his wife, Faye Clark Doss of the home; one daughter, Vickie Doss, Damascus; two sisters, Wanda Doss, Damascus, and Wilma Ballou, Abingdon; one aunt, Yada Rosenbaum, Norfolk; two special friends, Agnes and Gregory Widner, Damascus; a sister-in- law, Pearl Doss, Pulaski; several nieces and nephews. Memorial services were conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, Oct. 29, in the Mock Cemetery with the Rev. Don Lasley officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or Wellmont Hospice of Bristol. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Farmer | Donald Ray | 27 Oct 1997 | Donald Ray Farmer, age 46, died Monday, Oct. 27, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a former resident of Dickenson County and a member of Atkins First Church of God. Survivors include one son, Rick Farmer, Clintwood; one daughter, Wanda Farmer, Clintwood; two brothers, Clifford Farmer and Roger Farmer, both of Clintwood; two nieces. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 11 a.m. in Pound River Church of the Brethren with Ron Whitner, Ron Leonard and Cline Sluss officiating. Burial was in Rakes Cemetery in Clintwood. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Rick Farmer, P.O. Box 277, Clintwood, VA 24228. Mullins Funeral Home in Clintwood was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Rolen | Dorothy Lee | 28 Oct 1997 | Dorothy Lee Atherton Rolen, age 68, died Tuesday, Oct 28, 1997 in Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, Mich. She was a native of Saltville and had lived most of her life in Michigan. She was the widow of David L. Rolen. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Harry L. and Irene Atherton. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Diane and Harv Smith, Southgate, Mich.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jeff and Susan Rolen, Wise, and Mark and Debbie Rolen, Romulus, Mich.; one brother, Harry L. Atherton, Romulus, Mich.; two sisters, Bernice Pennington, Taylor, Mich., and Joan Atherton, Glade Spring; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Oct 31, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with Jeff Rolen officiating. Burial was in Elizabeth Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Camp Bethel, P.O. Box 390, Wise, VA 24293. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Walters | Melissa Sue | 28 Oct 1997 | Melissa Sue Walters, age 20, died Tuesday, Oct 28, 1997 in the Bristol Regional Medical Center from injuries received in an automobile accident. She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Denice and Dave Moore of Marion; her father, Larry Walters of Chilhowie; one sister, Casey Moore of Marion; three half-sisters, Wendy Walters, Amanda Walters and Amber Walters, all of Chilhowie; her grandparents, Lewis and Gladys Haga of Marion, Clarence and Betty Sue Moore of Marion, and Johnny and Emma Walters of Chilhowie; a special friend, Troy Fisher of Marion; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct 30, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with burial in the West Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Davenport | Mary Cox | 29 Oct 1997 | Mary Cox Davenport, age 64, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 1997 at her home in Glade Spring. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and attended Laurel United Methodist Church, Damascus. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Clyde Cox Jr., and her second husband, Charles Everett Davenport. Survivors include three daughters, Joyce Ann Widener, Glade Spring, Linda Taylor, Mountain City, Tenn., and Judy Gentry, Laurel Bloomery, Tenn.; four sisters, Ruth Teaters and Ruby Bosley, both of Chilhowie, Gray Dishman, Glade Spring, and Shirley Gainer, Columbia, Penn.; four brothers, Ben Heath and John Heath, both of Glade Spring, June Heath, Columbia, Penn., and Ed Heath, Chilhowie; seven grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Nov. 1, at 2 p.m. in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mahlon Wyatt and the Rev. Harry Layell officiating. Burial will be in Rush Creek Cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Moore | Monte Greg | 29 Oct 1997 | Monte Greg Moore, age 48, died Wednesday, Oct. 29, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. He was an employee of Titan Wheel Company of Saltville. Survivors include his wife, Doris Sturgill Moore; one son, Michael Wayne Moore, Saltville; his father, Wilmer Moore, Saltville; four brothers, Larry Moore and Steve Moore, both of Saltville, Jeff Moore and Roger Moore, both of Chilhowie; several nieces and nephews. | |
| Smith | Vernon Lee | 31 Oct 1997 | Vernon Lee Smith, age 66, of Saltville, died Friday, Oct 31, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. He was a retired employee of Virginia State Highway Department, a veteran of the Korean War and attended First Christian Church, Saltville. Survivors include his wife, Pearl (Pierce) Smith; two sons, Michael Vernon Smith and Terry Lee Smith, both of Saltville; one daughter, Rita Kay Gordon, Saltville; one brother, William Reece Smith, Glade Spring; five sisters, Doris E. Poore, Frankie Swartz, Dottie Neal and Diana Dye, all of Saltville, and Zola Johnson, Meadowview; one grandson, Jacob Andrew Gordon; two step- grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov 2, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Williams and the Rev. Tim Trantham officiating. Entombment was in Mount Rose Mausoleum with military rites conducted by Saltville VFW Post 7328. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Rabara | Mae Donnia | 2 Nov 1997 | Mae Donnia Rabara, age 78, died Sunday, Nov 2, 1997 at her home in Chilhowie. She was a native of Pikeville, Ky., and worked as a nurse at the Smyth County Community Hospital for over 17 years. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints in Marion. Survivors include five daughters, Shirley A. Ferguson and Kathy R. Worley, both of Chilhowie, Julia D. Guthrie, Spring, Texas, E. Carole Graham, and Geraldine Rabara, both of Marion; two sons, Edward Robert Rabara, Nanuet, N.Y., and Antino Alan Rabara, Chilhowie; 12 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held today, Nov 5, at 2 p.m. in the Church of Jesus of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints on Watermill Road in Marion with President Steve Martin officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wyatt | Pearl | 2 Nov 1997 | Pearl Snider Wyatt, age 95, widow of Robert Lee Wyatt, died Sunday, Nov 2, 1997 in Birdmont Health Care Center in Wytheville. Mrs. Wyatt was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov 4, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Mary K. Briggs officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Roe | Ernest Gilbert | 3 Nov 1997 | Ernest Gilbert Roe, age 66, of Saltville, died Monday, Nov 3, 1997 in Florida Hospital South, Orlando, Fla. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Roe; two sons, John Roe, Marion, and Ernest Roe Jr., Kissimmee, Fla.; three daughters, Micky Breeding, Aurora, Colo., Flafua Browne, Kissimmee, Fla., and Cathy Selshew, Orlando, Fla.; one brother, Jack Roe, Chilhowie; three sisters, Edith Phillips and Dorothy Dolinger, both of Marion, and Ruby Counts, Fayetteville, N.C.; 14 grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Nov 8, in the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel in Saltville with the Rev. Dan Lawson officiating. Burial will be in Middle Fork Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Billings | Clarence E. “Lightening” | 5 Nov 1997 | Clarence E. (Lightening) Billings, age 82, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 1997 in the Bristol Nursing Home. Mr. Billings was a native of North Carolina and had been living in Smyth County for several years. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army having achieved the rank of Pvt. 1st Class. He was a member of the Francis Marion VFW Post #4667 and had also worked as a truck driver for Roadway. Mr. Billings was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by his wife, Ina Billings. Survivors include two brothers, Bane Billings and Glenn Billings, both of Marion; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Joe Powers officiating. Interment will follow in the West Cemetery with full military honors being rendered by the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| King | Frank R. | 5 Nov 1997 | Frank R. King, age 84, of Crockett, died Wednesday, Nov. 5, 1997 in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. King was born in Wythe County, the son of the late William Pyatt and Dovie Malinda Riggle King. He was a member of the Kings Grove United Methodist Church in Crockett and was preceded in death by his wife, Lula Rosenbaum King and a grandson, W.F. (Bill) King Jr. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Sam Lowe of Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, W.F. (Sonny) and Adair King of Crockett; one brother and sisters-in-law, Trent W. and Hazel King of Crockett, and Eva H. King of Arlington; two step-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held today, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m. in the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Rance Edwards officiating. Interment will follow in the Kings Grove Cemetery. The family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Emergency Services or to the Kings Grove Cemetery Fund. The Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Roberts | Sherman Clay | 5 Nov 1997 | Sherman Clay Roberts, age 67, formerly of Marion, died Wednesday, Nov 5, 1997 at his home in Christiansburg. He was preceded in death by one son, Dale Roberts; and one daughter, Moranda Dawn Roberts. Survivors include four sons: Ricky D. Roberts, North Carolina; Mark A. Roberts, Gregory D. Roberts and Jody Clay Roberts, all of Marion; a special daughter, Sabrina Holmes, Saltville; nine grandchildren. Private services will be held in Christiansburg. This is a courtesy announcement by Barnett’s Funeral Home. | |
| Blevins | Hazel M. | 7 Nov 1997 | Hazel M. Blevins, age 72, died Friday, Nov. 7, 1997 at her home in Konnarock. She was a lifelong resident of Konnarock, a retired seamstress from Mr. Casuals, Troutdale, and a member of Azen Baptist Church, Konnarock. She was preceded in death by one son, Ronald Wayne Blevins. Survivors include her husband, Wayne L. Blevins; two daughters, Brenda Morrison, Konnarock and Joyce Christian, Seven Mile Ford; three sisters, Louise Hoback, Wytheville, Peggy Absher, Troutdale, and Faye Blevins, Konnarock; two brothers, William Blevins, Elverson, Penn., and Edward Blevins, Colonial Beach; two granddaughters, Ronda Blevins and Tina Taylor; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, in Azen Baptist Church with the Rev. Rex Hall and the Rev. Stephen LaPoint officiating. Burial was in Azen Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the Mount Rogers Rescue Squad. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cornett | Hobert F. | 7 Nov 1997 | Hobert F. Cornett, age 77, of Rural Retreat, died Friday, Nov. 7, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was born in Grayson County, the son of the late Ealie and Virginia CeDella Taylor Cornett. He was a retired farmer, a member of the Club 55 Bowling League and had attended the Fairview United Methodist Church in Rural Retreat. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Texas Repass Cornett. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Leona and Bill Mooney, Rural Retreat; one son and daughter-in-law, Richard F. and Linda Cornett, Rural Retreat; one sister, Mamie C. Slagle, Rural Retreat; four grandchildren, Tracy Cornett, John Mooney, David Cornett and Marsha Underwood; special friends, Helen Odom, Carrie King, Richard and Linda Johnson; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 10, at 11 a.m. at the Fairview United Methodist Church with the Rev. Rance Edwards and the Rev. Michael Hoyle officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. The family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Emergency Services or to the American Cancer Society. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Johnson | Mary Eloise | 7 Nov 1997 | Mary Eloise Johnson, age 51, died Friday, Nov. 7, 1997 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Survivors include one son, Richard H. Harrison, Bristol; three daughters, Nancy Surber and Cathy Harrison, both of Bristol, and Deborah Harrison, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; two brothers, Bobby Johnson and Jeffery Johnson, both of Saltville; two sisters, Mildred Holmes and Cathy Holley, both of Saltville; her maternal grandmother, America Davidson, Saltville; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, in the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Briggs officiating. Burial was in the Mahanaim Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Olinger | Carrie Virginia | 7 Nov 1997 | Carrie Virginia Olinger, age 92, died Friday, Nov. 7, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a member of Broadford Church of God and was the widow of John Henry Olinger. She was preceded in death by her parents, Will and Fannie Furguson; and a grandson, Charlie Olinger. Survivors include four sons, Charles H. Olinger, Saltville, John W. Olinger, Chilhowie, Donald E. Olinger, Marshville, Mass., and C.S.M. Ret. Robert D. Olinger, Disputante; eight daughters, Dorothy Clear and Ruby Olinger, both of Broadford, Carol Davis, Shirley Olinger and Brenda Handcock, all of Marion, Polly Woodard, Cleveland, Tenn., Mary Emma Carter, Rich Valley, and Betty Jernigan, Monroe, Mich.; one brother, Donald Furguson, Sunbury, N.C.; two sisters, Ann Gambill, Freeze, and Thelma Furguson, Marion; 28 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; three greatgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Luther Watson officiating. Burial was in Ridgedale Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Barker | Margie | 19 Feb 1931 | 8 Nov 1997 | Margie Barker, age 66, of Troutdale, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was born Feb. 19, 1931 in Ceres, to William Buck and Bessie Hayden Thompson. Surviving are her husband, Herbert L. Barker of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Wil Robertson, Troutdale; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Ida Cullop, Sugar Grove, Nan and Ralph Vencille, Ceres, and Carrine and Garland Harrington, Marion; one brother, Blaine Thompson, Ceres; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 11 a.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel in Independence with the Rev. Darrell Lambert, Rev. Kenny Price and Mr. Gilmer Greer officiating. Interment followed in Troutdale Cemetery. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Blevins | Rhoda Ethel | 8 Nov 1997 | Rhoda Ethel Blevins, age 82, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Blevins was a native of Grayson County and had lived in the Marion area for several years. She was retired from Harwood as a seamstress. Survivors include one daughter, Cleta Holdaway, Richmond; one sister, Viona Emerson, Troutdale; two granddaughters, Gina Fredenberg and Tammy Holdaway, both of Richmond; three great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 10, in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Paul Jones officiating. Interment followed in the Comers Cemetery in Troutdale. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Gall | Theodore A., Sr., “Pap” | 8 Nov 1997 | Theodore A. “Pap” Gall Sr., age 91, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 1997 at the Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Mr. Gall was a pioneer in organic soil restoration based on his belief that the Bible is the greatest authority on soil sustenance and restoration. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Heckman Gall; one son, Theodore Albert Gall Jr.; one daughter, Ella Mae Gall; and a grandson, Timothy Scott Gall. He is survived by one son, Arthur Richard Gall Sr., West Deer Township, Penn.; one daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca Suzanne and Vincent Sukle of Marion; one daughter-in-law, Violet Gallagher of Saxonburg, Penn.; 13 grandchildren: Linda Roscoe, Theodore A. Gall III, Kathy Snow, Mark Gall, Laura Sukle, Jason Sukle, Elizabeth Sukle, Arthur Gall Jr., Tracy Trevellini, Geneen Gall, Noreen Gall, Jill Paskorz and Jennifer Gall; 12 great-grandchildren; one greatgreat-granddaughter. Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with burial to be held at a later date in Lakewood Memorial Garden in Dorseyville, Penn. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the SmythBland Regional Library, 118 S. Sheffey St., Marion, VA 24354 or to the Smyth County Adult Literacy Enrichment (SCALE) Program, 118 S. Sheffey St., Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Holbrook | Maynard Carson, Sr. | 8 Nov 1997 | Maynard Carson Holbrook Sr., age 73, died Saturday, Nov. 8, 1997 at the Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, Tenn. Mr. Holbrook was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Army. He was a pharmacist for 44 years and was a graduate of Emory & Henry College as well as the Medical College of Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Frances Noe Holbrook, Marion; two sons and one daughter-in- law, Maynard Carson Holbrook Jr. and wife Kenli of LaGrange, Ga., and Timothy Kyle Holbrook of Moneta; one sister, Louise Hall of El Paso, Texas; two brothers, Eugene Holbrook of Bristol, Tenn., and Monroe Holbrook of Columbus, Ohio; two grandchildren, Katie and Andrew Holbrook; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 11, at 10 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. at the Temple Hill Cemetery in Castlewood. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Caudill | Birdie Lee | 9 Nov 1997 | Birdie Lee Caudill, age 82, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She had been a resident of Washington County most of her life and was the widow of Luther Caudill. Survivors include one sister, Alde Taylor, Saltville; four grandchildren: Michael Miller, Abingdon, Peggy Younce, Bristol, Kathy Miller and Timmy Miller, both of Meadowview; three great-grandsons; one greatgreat-granddaughter. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jim Odum officiating. Burial was in Knollkreg Memorial Park. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Fannin | Mary Smith | 9 Nov 1997 | Mary Smith Fannin of Coalwood, W.Va., died Sunday, Nov. 9, 1997 in Welch Emergency Hospital. She is survived by one sister, Ruby Fannin of Marion; one son, Ernest Fannin of Marion; four daughters: Kathleen Cassell of Narrows, Lillian and Helen Fannin of Coalwood, W.Va., and Mrs. Roger (Betty Jane) Cox of Newhall, W.Va.; one granddaughter, Mrs. Jay (Monica) Richardson of Sugar Grove; one grandson, Jason Vanover of Gastonia, N.C.; one step-grandson, David Scott of Roanoke; two great-grandsons, Ethan and Jacob Richardson of Sugar Grove; one step-great- granddaughter, Emi Scott of Rural Retreat. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 12, at the Coalwood United Methodist Church with the Rev. Gerald Roberts officiating. Fanning Funeral Home in Welch, W.Va., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Pennington | Mae Sturgill | 9 Nov 1997 | Mae Sturgill Pennington, age 94, of the Green Cove community, died Sunday, Nov. 9, 1997 in Damascus. She was a native of Chilhowie, the widow of Joseph Pennington and a member of Green Cove Baptist Church. Survivors include five daughters, Luella Pennington, Opal Hart, Mezelle Greer, Juanita Blevins and Mary Alice Cornett, all of Damascus; three sons, Harley Pennington, Lee Pennington and Elbert Pennington, all of Damascus; one sister, Lillian Eldrith, Kirkwood, Penn.; 18 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and four greatgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 11, in Green Cove Baptist Church with the Rev. Jody Blevins and the Rev. T.A. Pennington officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Shelton | Austin Ryan | 9 Nov 1997 | Austin Ryan Shelton, infant son of Amanda Shelton, died Sunday, Nov 9, 1997 in Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tenn. Survivors in addition to his mother include one sister, Katlin Shelton, Chilhowie; his grandfather, Roby Shelton, Bland; his grandmother, Kathy Evans, Marion; his great- grandmother, Mandy Shelton, Chilhowie; his godparents, Sammy and Nancy Galiher, Chilhowie; several aunts and uncles. Graveside services were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Nov 11, in the Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church Cemetery with Mr. Roby Hayden officiating. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sheppard | John D. | 9 Nov 1997 | John D. Sheppard, age 92, of Saltville, died Sunday, Nov 9, 1997 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. He was of the Christian faith and was preceded in death by his wife, Cansadie Sheppard. Survivors include two sons, Edward Sheppard, Saltville, and Howard Lester, Bristol, Tenn.; two daughters, Sadie Pickle and Laura Cardwell, both of Saltville; a special daughter-in-law, Pamela Sheppard; a special friend, Willard Cardwell; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov 11, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Chuck Blevins and the Rev. Rick Cuddy officiating. Burial was in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wacker | Mary | 9 Nov 1997 | Mary Wallace Wacker died Sunday, Nov 9, 1997 at her home in Emory. She was a native of Screven County, Ga., where she was educated in the public schools, was a member of Sylvania Methodist Church and was active in Emory United Methodist Church. She held an undergraduate degree from Birmingham Southern, Ala., and a master’s degree from Longwood College. She had a career as an educator which included service in Florida, Alabama and Tennessee before moving to Virginia where she taught at Longwood College Campus School and most recently for 13 years taught in Washington County at Hayter’s Gap and Greendale Elementary Schools. Mrs. Wacker was a member of WCEA, VEA and NEA. She served as a former board member of Abingdon/Washington County Community Services Center Inc., and was a member of the Abingdon Day Care Advisory Board. She was instrumental in organizing and served as president of the local chapter (Highlands) of the National Association for the Education of Young Children. She was a mentor teacher for the Emory & Henry teacher preparation program. The Mary Wallace Wacker Scholarship at Emory & Henry was established by persons familiar with her commitment to teaching. In 1995, Mrs. Wacker received the Emory & Henry College Football 12th Man Award. Survivors include her husband, Louis A. “Lou” Wacker; two sons, Charles A. Elmore, Tallahassee, Fla., and John E. Elmore, Athens, Ga.; two stepdaughters, Bruce E. Wacker, Richmond, and Kristen L. Kraus, Durham, N.C.; one stepson, L. Alexander Wacker III, Richmond; her mother, Mary T. Hollingsworth, Sylvania, Ga.; two brothers, L. Edward Hollingsworth, Jackson, Miss., and John C. Hollingsworth IV, Nashville, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Martha Holly and Shelby Elmore; two step-grandchildren, Anna E. Whitehead and Adele U. Kraus; two nieces, Leslie K. Hollingsworth and Katherine Hollingsworth; one nephew, John Michael Hollingsworth. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov 11, in the Memorial Chapel at Emory & Henry College with the Rev. John Bardsley, the Rev. Kathie Parker Wilson and the Rev. David St. Clair officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Nov 12, in Screven County Memorial Cemetery, Sylvania, Ga. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mary Wallace Wacker Scholarship, designated for distinguished students in elementary education at Emory & Henry College, P.O. Box 947, Emory, VA 24327. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Barker | James William “Pete” | 6 Jan 1935 | 10 Nov 1997 | James William “Pete” Barker, 62, of Newark, Del., formerly of Troutdale, died Monday, Nov. 10, 1997 at Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax. Mr. Barker was born Jan. 6, 1935 in Troutdale, the son of Kline and Goldie Grubb Barker. He retired as manager with Acme Supermarkets in Newark, Del., with 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his father, Kline Barker. Surviving are his wife, Margie Simons Barker of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Cheryl and Richard Getz, Newark, Del.; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Bill and Anne Barker, Washington D.C., Kevin Barker and Daryl Barker, both of Newark, Del., and Alan and Patricia Barker of Elkton, Md.; his mother, Goldie Barker of Troutdale. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Nov. 13, at 2 p.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel in Independence with Elder Raymond Shatley and Elder Dean Shepherd officiating. Interment was in Troutdale Cemetery. |
| Buchanan | William Fred “Billy” | 10 Nov 1997 | William Fred “Billy” Buchanan, 56, died Monday, Nov. 10, 1997 in Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax. He was a native of Rich Valley and a resident of Hillsville Southwestern Virginia Training Center. Survivors include two brothers, Robert A. Buchanan, Chilhowie, and Howard Buchanan, Darby, Mont.; three sisters, Annie Novack, Elizabethtown, Ky., Margaret Thomas and Mary Burkett, both of Rich Valley; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Herman Cress officiating. Burial was in Ridgedale Cemetery. | |
| Parks | Virlia M. | 10 Nov 1997 | Virlia M. Parks of Bristol died Monday, Nov. 10, 1997 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Grayson County but lived most of her life in Smyth County and the Bristol area. She was the widow of Robert Harrison Parks and was a member of East End Christian Church. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Iola Minnotti. She is survived by two daughters, Myrtle E. Parris of Bristol, and Mrs. Sherman (Penny) Mercer of Marion; four sons, Henry C. Parks of Pulaski, Robert B. Parks of Richmond, Ted D. Parks and Blane E. Parks, both of Bristol; three daughters-in-law; 12 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 31 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 13, in Blevins Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ron Thompson and minister Samuel K. Saunders officiating. Burial followed at Mountain View Cemetery. | |
| Taylor | Velma Cole | 10 Nov 1997 | Velma Cole Taylor, 83, died Monday, Nov 10, 1997 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and retired as the deputy treasurer of Washington County in 1978. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church, Abingdon, and was the widow of Charles Clifton Taylor Sr. She was also preceded in death by a son, Charles Clifton Taylor Jr. Survivors include two sisters, Sara Cole Aubitz, Abingdon, and Jean Cole Doss, Damascus; one brother, Bob Cole, Damascus; two grandsons, Charles Clifton Taylor III, Mobile, Ala., and Eric Harbard Taylor, Marietta, Ga. Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov 13, in Mock Cemetery with Pastor Frank Honeycutt officiating. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be sent to the Alzheimer’s Association. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Adams | Beulah Scott | 12 Nov 1997 | Beulah Scott Adams, 82, widow of Franklin W. Adams, died Thursday, Nov. 13, 1997 in Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn. She was a lifelong member of the Mount Carmel United Methodist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Evelyn A. Sledge of Durham, N.C., and Doris Burnett of Manhattan, Kansas; one brother, Glen Scott of Pasadena, Md.; three sisters-in-law, Anna Adams, Vesta Friesland and Viola Adams, all of Marion; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Nov. 15, at 2 p.m. at the Mount Carmel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Calvin Tabor officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mount Carmel United Methodist Church, Rt. 5 Box 25, Marion, VA 24354. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Johnson | Raymond | 12 Nov 1997 | Raymond Johnson, 84, of Saltville, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 1997 in Cedar Lawn Convalescent Home, Abingdon. Survivors include one brother, Harry Johnson, Saltville; two sisters, Clementine Johnson and Oma Lane, both of Saltville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 14, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Robert Cook and the Rev. Bob Surber officiating. Burial was in Mahanaim Cemetery. | |
| Neugent | Dixie Harris | 12 Nov 1997 | Dixie Harris Neugent, 61, of Saltville, died Wednesday, Nov. 12, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a member of First Church of God and the widow of George E. Neugent. Survivors include one son, Samuel Neugent, Saltville; one daughter, Angela Neugent, Saltville; one sister, Pat Delp, Chilhowie; three brothers, Fred Harris and Wally Harris, both of Saltville, and Graham Harris, Ohio; one granddaughter, Chelsey Neugent; one grandson, Gregory Harris; several nieces and nephews including a special nephew, Jeff Harris, Saltville. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 14, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Mumpower and the Rev. Allen Umbarger officiating. Burial was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. | |
| Smith | William Alfred “Bill” | 13 Nov 1997 | William Alfred “Bill” Smith, 77, died Thursday, Nov 13, 1997 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. He was preceded in death by his parents, Alf and Annie Smith. He was an active member of First Church of God until his illness, serving as a youth counselor, Sunday School teacher, superintendent and choir member. He was awarded a lifetime membership in National PTA, having served as president of Allison Gap PTA, and was active in VEA offices as a teacher in Washington County Vocational School. He was a founding member of Allison Gap Ruritan Club. Survivors include his wife, Mary Clarice (Flournoy) Smith; two daughters and one son-in-law, Faye (Smith) and Charles Tilson, Blacksburg, and Kay (Smith) Brown, Nashville, Tenn.; one son and daughter-in-law, James A. “Jim” and Pam Smith, Raleigh, N.C.; two brothers, Sandy Smith and Con Smith, both of Saltville; three sisters, Uldine Frye and Alice “Podie” Lowe, both of Saltville, and Ruth Greer, Atkins; seven grandchildren: Lee (Tilson) Strand, Trey Tilson, Sarah Tilson, Jeff Brown, Steve Brown, Rikki Smith and William Smith; two great-grandchildren, Joey and Christopher Strand; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Nov 15, in First Church of God with the Rev. David Mumpower officiating. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Kell | Henry Alonzo “Lon” | 14 Nov 1997 | Henry Alonzo “Lon” Kell, age 85, died Friday, Nov. 14, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a member of the Chilhowie Church of God and was retired from the Virginia Dept. of Highways with over 37 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Doane Kell of Marion; one daughter, Lou Verne Kell Robinson, Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Henry Andrew “H.A.” and Gaynell Kell of Marion; one sister, Louise Avery, Memphis, Tenn.; three brothers, Charles “Jack” Carrico and Bernie Carrico, both of Marion, and James Preston Carrico of Hopewell; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 16, at the Chilhowie Church of God with the Rev. E.B. Ford and the Rev. Arthur Chapman officiating. Burial was in the Middlefork Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Warren | Earl | 21 Dec 1928 | 15 Nov 1997 | Earl Warren, age 68, died Saturday, Nov 15, 1997 at his home in Deming, N.M. Mr. Warren was born Dec 21, 1928 in Walker County, Ala., to Henry and Leana Williams Warren. He was a veteran of the United States Navy serving during World War II. Mr. Warren worked in the chemical industry in Los Angeles, Calif., where he developed a cleaner that is used all over the world. He also owned an electrical equipment manufacturing and repair business. He had been a resident of Deming, N.M., for seven years. He is survived by his wife, Wanda Williamson Warren of Deming, N.M.; one son, Kent Warren of Deming, N.M.; one daughter, Lori Warren of Jasper, Ala.; two brothers, Daryl Warren of Jasper, Ala., and Wilson Warren of Red Bank, Ala.; two sisters, Lee Cline and Annie Hagood of Jasper, Ala.; two grandsons, Mastin Warren of Troutdale, and Tony Batson of Jasper, Ala.; two granddaughters, Rhonda Barnes of Chilhowie and Deanna Batson of Jasper, Ala. A memorial service was held Monday, Nov 17, at 7 p.m. at Baca’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kenny Chadwick officiating. Burial will follow at a later date in Fort Baynard National Cemetery in Deming, N.M. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Smyth County, P.O. Box 843, Marion, VA 24354. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. |
| Holt | Renee Denise Richardson | 16 Nov 1997 | Renee Denise Richardson Holt, age 32, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 1997. She was born in Kingsport, Tenn., where she spent most of her life having spent the last several years in Marion. She was a 1982 graduate of Daniel Boone High School. She was in Who’s Who of American High School students. She was also a Boonette winning a championship in New York. She graduated from ETSU in 1986. She taught computer classes at Emory & Henry College and was co-owner of Advance Computer Solutions of Marion. She was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by her paternal and maternal grandparents. Surviving are her mother, Mabel H. Richardson, Gray, Tenn.; her father, Charles E. Richardson, Kentucky; two sisters, Gwen Buff, California, and Mrs. Dale (Theresa) Vaughn, Rogersville, Tenn.; one brother, Charles Dana Richardson, Gray, Tenn.; three nieces, two nephews and one great-niece. Funeral services will be conducted today, Nov. 19, at 1 p.m. at Carter-Trent Funeral Home Chapel in Kingsport, Tenn., with Pastor Cecil Sturgill officiating. Graveside services will follow at East Lawn Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to Big Brothers/Big Sisters, 4209 Ft. Henry Drive, Kingsport, Tenn. 37663. Carter-Trent Funeral Home in Kingsport, Tenn., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Johnson | Paul E. “Bunzie | 16 Nov 1997 | Paul E. “Bunzie” Johnson Jr., age 27, of Mountain City, Tenn., died Sunday, Nov. 16, 1997 in Atkins. He was a native of Watauga County, N.C., but had made his home in Johnson County, Tenn., all his life. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, W. Wynn and Nola Mae Johnson, and his maternal grandparents, Weston and Ruth Hawks. He was a millwright worker. Survivors include his father, Paul E. Johnson Sr. of Mountain City, Tenn.; his mother, Joyce S. Johnson, Atkins; four sisters, Dorrenda Dolph, Michele Price and Melody Johnson, all of Atkins, and Angie Marshall of Mountain City, Tenn.; a special friend, Kim Vanhoy and son Matt; several uncles, aunts and cousins. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 20, at 2 p.m. in Percy-Hux Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roger Boyer and Mr. Jim Hutchinson officiating. Burial will be in the Phillippi Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight at the Funeral Home. Friends may call at the Funeral Home or the residence, 2880 Highway 421 North, Mountain City, Tenn., anytime. Percy-Hux Funeral Home in Mountain City, Tenn., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Litton | Myrtle | 16 Nov 1997 | 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. | |
| Moore | Joseph Garland | 16 Nov 1997 | Joseph Garland Moore, age 37, died Sunday, Nov. 16, 1997 at his home in Marion. Mr. Moore was a native of Smyth County and had served in the U.S. Army for over 13 years. He was employed at the Advance Computer Solution in Marion at the time of his death. Survivors include his mother, Eunice Spencer of Atkins; his father, James Spencer Moore, Chester, Penn.; paternal grandmother, Stella Snyder, Pennsylvania; two sisters, Joy Grinstead, Chilhowie, and Carol Moore, Marion; one brother, Marty Moore, Marion; three nephews, Chad, Nathan and Tyler Grinstead. Funeral services will be held today, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Alley officiating. Interment will follow in the Rosewood Memorial Park in Rural Retreat with full military honors being rendered by the Francis Marion VFW Post #4667. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Reedy | J. Lester | 10 Jan 1910 | 17 Nov 1997 | J. Lester Reedy Sr., age 87, of Troutdale, died Monday, Nov 17, 1997 at Blue Ridge Health & Rehabilitation Center in Galax. Mr. Reedy was born Jan 10, 1910 to Orley G. and Dora Comer Reedy. He was owner and operator of Reedy’s Country Ham Store in Troutdale. He was a member of Troutdale Baptist Church serving many years as church deacon. He served many years as a member of Town Council for the Town of Troutdale. Mr. Reedy was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Richardson Reedy; and a son, Harold R. Reedy. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, J.L. Jr. and Candace Reedy of Independence; two daughters and sons-in-law, Margaret and Robert Halsey of Rocky Mount and Nancy and Billy Anderson of Glen Arm, Md.; a daughter-in-law, Maxine Phelps Reedy of Sugar Grove; six grandchildren and spouses: Jenny Reedy, Megan Reedy, both of Independence, Marty Anderson, Baltimore, Md., Ben and Yvette Reedy of Sugar Grove, Becky and Tim Griffiths of Perry Hall, Md., Robbie Halsey of Denver, Colo.; two great grandchildren, Ryan and Jessica Griffiths of Perry Hall, Md.; one brother, Gordon Reedy, Bel Air, Md.; three sisters, Edith Halsey of Marion, Clara Richardson and Hazel Wagoner, both of Bel Air, Md.; two sisters-in-law, Mary Reedy and Elouise Reedy, both of Bel Air, Md.; a special friend, Lura Cox, Independence. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, Nov 21, at 11 a.m. in Troutdale Baptist Church with the Rev. Scott Flippin, the Rev. Brian Miller and the Rev. Kenny Price officiating. Interment will be in Troutdale Cemetery. The body will remain at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home where family will receive friends Thursday, Nov 20, from 7 to 9 p.m. The body will lie in state for 30 minutes preceding the service. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Troutdale Baptist Church or the Independence Rescue Squad. The family will be at the residence in Troutdale where friends may call at anytime. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence is in charge of arrangements. |
| Barlow | John | 18 Nov 1997 | John Barlow, age 64, died Tuesday, Nov. 18, 1997 at his home in Glade Spring. Mr. Barlow was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was a farmer. He is survived by one daughter, Carolyn Chapman of Glade Spring; five sisters, Carrie Owens, Dorothy Widener, Minnie Faye Widener, Margie Thomas, and Edna Thomas, all of Glade Spring; four brothers, Elihue Barlow of Glade Spring, Buster Barlow of Sugar Grove, Ernest Barlow of Norfolk, and Eugene Barlow of Damascus; two grandsons; two great-grandsons; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, at the graveside in Mt. Olivet Cemetery with the Rev. J.L. DeBord officiating. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blevins | Bobby Burton | 19 Nov 1997 | Bobby Burton Blevins, age 62, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Deanie Olinger Blevins of Marion; one son, Mark Blevins of Orlando, Fla.; one daughter, Sherry Jost of Orlando, Fla.; two sisters, Sarah Jane Hash of Marion, and Mary Elizabeth Blevins of Flint, Mich.; four brothers, James G. Blevins, John L. Blevins, Joe P. Blevins, all of Marion, and Howard F. Blevins of Canyon, Texas; two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Nov. 22, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Paul Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Laurel Springs Cemetery in Marion. Full military rites will be conducted by Marion VFW Post #4667. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Love | Florence McClure | 20 Nov 1997 | 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. | |
| Rymer | JoAnn | 20 Nov 1997 | JoAnn Rymer, 66, died Thursday, Nov 20, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her beloved father, Everett Medley and mother, Cordie Hutton Medley. Years ago she loved to sing hymns and was a singer in a Baptist church. She is survived by her son, Michael Rymer of Marion. Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov 23, at 1:30 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Poston and the Rev. Jerry Alley officiating. A private burial followed in Round Hill Cemetery in Marion. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Beaver | William Roy | 21 Nov 1997 | William Roy Beaver, 92, died Friday, Nov. 21, 1997 at his home in Christiansburg. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Wassum Beaver. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, James Ronald and Tracy Beaver of Dublin; one daughter and son- in-law, Beverly and Asbury McNeer of Richmond; one sister, Margaret Whitley of Virginia Beach; five grandchildren: David and Stephen McNeer, Greg, Mark and Gail Beaver. Private graveside services were held at the Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Marion. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pulaski County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 368, Dublin, VA 24084. Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Goodman | Alma Aliff | 21 Nov 1997 | Alma Aliff Goodman, 81, died Friday, Nov. 21, 1997 at the Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Goodman was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Goodman and her mother, Mattie Hylton. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Eugene and Peggy S. Goodman, Marion; three daughters, Peggy G. Dean, Mrs. Raymond (Doris) Martin, and Mrs. Allan (Tammy) Winebarger, all of Marion; seven grandchildren: Alan Dean, Blacksburg, Mark Dean, David T. Martin, Theressa Johnson, Kim Miller and Christy Winebarger, all of Marion, Eric Winebarger, Active Duty, U.S. Navy, Great Lakes, Ill.; eight great-grandchildren, all of Marion. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo, Rev. Carol Ferguson, and Dr. Bill Slater officiating. Graveside services were held Monday, Nov. 24, at 10 a.m. at the Laurel Springs Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Jenkins | Richard C. “R.C.” | 21 Nov 1997 | Richard C. (R.C.) Jenkins, 72, died Friday, Nov. 21, 1997 at his home in Mountain City, Tenn. He was a native of Johnson County, a son of the late Maynard and Ettie Church Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins was retired from General Motors Corporation and was a member of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Opal B. Jenkins, of the home; two sons, Richard (Dickie) Jenkins, Mountain City, Tenn., and Maynard Jenkins, Elizabethton, Tenn.; two daughters, Tammy Hart, Mountain City, Tenn., and Mary Morris, Butler, Tenn.; one brother, Wiley Jenkins, Laurel Bloomery, Tenn.; four sisters, Hazel Webb, Rising Sun, Md., Bessie Lee Moretz, and Kate Wilcox, both of Bristol, and Pearl Shupe, Marion; seven grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22, in the Henson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Frank Woods officiating. Graveside services were held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23, at the Reece Memorial Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Johnson County Rescue Squad. Benson Funeral Home in Mountain City, Tenn., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Price | James R. | 21 Nov 1997 | James R. Price, 59, of Saltville, died Saturday, Nov. 21, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. He was a lifetime resident of Washington County and a former employee of Moss Trucking Company. Survivors include his wife, Edith Helton Price; two sons, Charles B. Price and Kelvin B. Price, both of Saltville; seven brothers: Charles Price, Bobby Price, Melvin Price, Ralph Price, J.D. Price, Daniel Price and Franklin Price, all of Saltville, and Eugene Price, Glade Spring; two sisters, Lucille Harper, Paducah, Ky., and Rosa Sykes, Lebanon; two grandchildren: Christopher and Emily Price; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 24, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bill Delp and the Rev. Curtis Duff officiating. Burial was in Mt. Rose Cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Taylor | Helen | 23 Nov 1997 | Helen Nevada Taylor, 69, died Sunday, Nov 23, 1997 at the Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. Survivors include three daughters, Rebecca Jean Cornett, Marion; Debra Lynn Taylor, Raleigh, N.C., and Helen Faye Simpson, Florida; two sons, Walter James Taylor, Chilhowie, and Kenneth Lee Taylor, Dryden; four sisters, Violet Slagle, Konnarock, Joy Williams and Peggy Harris, both of Marion, and Lilly Carney, Eagle Pont, Ore.; two brothers, Gene Wymer, and Robert Wymer, both of Marion; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Nov 26, at 11 a.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo and Rev. James Porter officiating. Interment followed in Roundhill Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bland | William M. “Billy” | 14 Sep 1929 | 24 Nov 1997 | William M. “Billy” Bland, age 68, of Elk Creek, and Durham, N.C., died Monday, Nov. 24, 1997 at his home in Durham. He was born Sept. 14, 1929 at Comers Rock to Glenn C. and Sibble Comer Bland. He was a life member of Missile Space and Range Pioneers, a life member and former officer of Grayson County Historical Society, and was a retired IBM Advisory Engineer. For many years, Mr. Bland was a licensed private pilot and flew off and on for 46 years. He was on the Board of Directors for the Comer’s Creek Foundation. He worked on the Apollo/Saturn Program at Kennedy Space Center through almost all program flights. Mr. Bland was a member of Comer’s Rock Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Carol F. Bland, Durham, N.C.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Amelia Bland and Joe Beaty, Marion, and Karen and Paul Harris, Raleigh, N.C.; four grandchildren, Benjamin Bland Halsey and William Bland Beaty, both of Marion, and Kathryn Marie Cooper and Summit M. Harris, both of Raleigh, N.C.; one brother, Gerald Bland, Tacoma, Wash. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Nov. 28, at 8 p.m. at Cliffview Church of God, Galax, with the Rev. D.G. Fox, the Rev. Rick Eminhizer and the Rev. Jimmy Harmon officiating. Interment will follow today, Nov. 29, at 2 p.m. at Comer’s Rock Cemetery in Comers Rock. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Twin County Hospice, P.O. Box 70, Galax, VA 24333. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Inc., Independence, is in charge of arrangements. |
| Adams | Retta Louvina Elizabeth Haga | 24 Nov 1997 | Retta Louvina Elizabeth Haga Adams, 92, of Chilhowie, died Monday, Nov. 24, 1997 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Juanita Yates. She is survived by five daughters: Clyde Bernice Thweatt, Marion; Beulah Virginia Branson, Margaret June Hayden, and Reva Mildred Holley, all of Chilhowie; and Elsie Ann Cruey, Prince George; four sons: Melvin R. Adams, Abingdon; Charles R. Adams and Ronald Lee Adams, both of Chilhowie; and James T. Adams, Independence; 27 grandchildren, 51 great-grandchildren, and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 26, at Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Jess Higgins officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Clair Bottom Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Click | William Gerald | 24 Nov 1997 | William Gerald Glick, 49, died Monday, Nov. 24, 1997 at his home in Atkins. Mr. Glick was a native of Jewell Ridge and had been living in Smyth County for over 15 years. He worked as a coal miner and dairyman. He was a member of the Church of God on Matson Drive in Marion. Survivors include his wife, Carol Glick, Atkins; one son, Shawn Glick, Atkins; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Earl (Betty) Kennedy, and Mr. and Mrs. Junior (Fran) Gross, all of War, W.Va.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Marshall and Ann Glick, Hurley, and Allen and Pearl Glick, Jewell Ridge; his mother- and father-in-law, Walter and Ivalee White, Bland; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and one great-great-niece. Funeral services will be held today, Nov. 26, at 2 p.m. in the Church of God on Matson Drive in Marion with the Rev. Jerry Alley and the Rev. Jonathan King officiating. Interment will follow in the Shady Grove Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Helton | Oliver S. | 24 Nov 1997 | Oliver S. Helton, 79, died Monday, Nov. 24, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was of the Christian faith. Mr. Helton was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Wesley Helton and Kyle Helton, and one sister, Gladys Helton. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Davidson Helton of Marion; two daughters, Connie Sue Cullop and Jo Ann Clark, both of Marion; one granddaughter, Penny Everett and husband Gary of Christiansburg; several nieces, nephews and extended friends at Francis Marion Manor. Funeral services will be held today, Nov. 26, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Pastor James H. Bangle and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring. The family will receive friends today from 1 to 2 p.m. at Seaver- Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Carter | Betty William | 26 Nov 1997 | Betty William Carter, age 63, died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 1997 at her home in Danville. She was a native of Glade Spring and was the widow of Jimmy Ray Carter. She was retired from DuPont and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include one son, Walter Blake Carter, Danville; five sisters, Lois Gayler and Carolyn Keesee, both of Glade Spring, Evelyn Musselwhite, Memphis, Tenn., Dotty Taylor, Richmond, and Rita Colley, Morristown, Tenn.; two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Nov. 29, in Swicegood Funeral Home Chapel in Danville. This is a courtesy announcement by D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville. | |
| Hunt | Earnest “Matthew” | 26 Nov 1997 | Earnest “Matthew” Hunt, age 53, of Glade Spring, died Wednesday, Nov. 26, 1997 in Duke University Hospital, Durham, N.C. He was a deacon and song leader in Little Flock Holiness Church for over 15 years. Survivors include his wife, Carol Compton Hunt; two daughters and one son-in-law, Glenda and Dennis Dempsey, Glade Spring, and Lisa Hunt of the home; three brothers, Curtis Hunt and Franklin Hunt, both of Saltville, and Dewey Hunt, Morganton, N.C.; four sisters, Dorie Pruitt, Bristol, Tenn., Claudia McMahan, Chilhowie, Katie Smith, Saltville and Lizzie Wyatt, Glade Spring; one grandson, Gabriel Dempsey; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Nov. 29, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Stanley and the Rev. Roger O’Quinn officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Repass | Katherine | 26 Nov 1997 | Katherine McGhee Repass, age 81, widow of Robert Kelly “Cab” Repass, died Wednesday, Nov 26, 1997 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Repass was a member of the Mount Carmel United Methodist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Repass Blevins of Marion, and Elizabeth Repass Jones of Bristol, Tenn.; one son, Paul Repass of Marion; four sisters, Elizabeth Cassell of Roanoke, Imogene Copenhaver of Rural Retreat, Geraldine McGhee of Marion, and Martha Minter of Raleigh, N.C.; two brothers, Reed McGhee of Chilhowie, and Neal McGhee of Marion; three grandchildren, Alan Blevins, Bob Repass and Beth Jones Glass; one great-grandson, Robert Paul Repass III; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held today, Nov 29, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Calvin Tabor officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Jarrett | James Franklin | 18 Aug 1929 | 27 Nov 1997 | James Franklin Jarrett, age 68, of Atkins, formerly of Catawba County, N.C., died Thursday, Nov. 27, 1997 following a lengthy illness at Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C. Mr. Jarrett was born in Catawba County on Aug. 18, 1929, a son of Eoline M. Leatherman Jarrett and the late Homer K. Jarrett. He was a truck driver and a restaurant owner. He was a member of Sardis Lutheran Church and a U.S. Army veteran. In addition to his father, he was also preceded in death by a brother, Donald J. Jarrett. Survivors include his wife, Emma Jean Little Jarrett of the home; two daughters, Mrs. Jack (Donna) Price of Reynoldsville, Penn., and Mrs. Ronnie (Susan) Thomas of Plantsville, Conn.; three sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne A. and Elaine Jarrett, O.J. and Ellen Jarrett, all of Hickory, N.C., and Leonard H. and Jennifer Jarrett of Speedwell; his mother, Eoline M. Leatherman Jarrett of Hickory, N.C.; two sisters, Mrs. Herman (Joanne) Heavner and Mrs. Ernest (Helen) Sigmon, both of Newton, N.C.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Keith N. and B.J. Jarrett of Denver, N.C., and Ned M. and Martha Jarrett of Newton, N.C.; 13 grandchildren: Laura Jarrett, Holly Jarrett, Alan Jarrett, Jennifer Jarrett, Matt Price, Anna Price, Sherry Price, Samantha Jarrett, Chelsea Jarrett, Benjamin Jarrett, Juda Thomas, Benjamin Thomas, Miracle Thomas. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, Nov. 30, at 2 p.m. at Sardis Lutheran Church in Vale, N.C., with the Rev. Harvey Blume, the Rev. Ronnie Thomas and Mr. Leonard Jarrett officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Willis Reynolds Funeral Home in Newton, N.C. Memorials may be sent to Sardis Lutheran Church, 6103 NC Hwy. 10 West, Vale N.C. 28168. Willis Reynolds Funeral Home in Newton, N.C., is in charge of arrangements. |
| Hart | James Robert | 27 Nov 1997 | James Robert Hart, age 60, died Thursday, Nov. 27, 1997 in Wayne Memorial Hospital, Jessup, Ga. He is survived by his wife, Katrina Hart of Jessup, Ga.; one daughter and son-in-law, Sheri and John Peer of Manassas; one son, Robert Lee Hart of Atlanta, Ga.; three sisters, Catherine Copenhaver of Marion, Virginia Lucille Haga of Chilhowie, and Charlotte Osborne of Atkins; one brother, Cecil P. Hart of Salem; his former wife, Doris C. Hart of Blue Ridge, Ga.; two grandchildren; Crystal Peer and Heather Peer; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 30, at 1 p.m. at Azen Baptist Church in Konnarock with the Rev. Bill Brown and the Rev. Stephen LaPoint officiating. Burial followed in Azen Baptist Church Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wix | Jackie W. | 27 Nov 1997 | Jackie W. Wix, age 42, died Thursday, Nov 27, 1997 at his home in Chilhowie. He was an employee of Visador Company in Marion. Survivors include his wife, Dreama Doane Wix; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry Joe and Melissa Wix, Chilhowie, and Darrell J. and Bobbie Jean Wix, Marion; his mother, Alma Wix, Chilhowie; one brother, James Wix, Chilhowie; one sister, Eola Hall, Newton, N.C.; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Nov 29, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Frank Branson and the Rev. Charles Counts officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Snow | George Dayton | 28 Nov 1997 | George Dayton Snow, age 79, died Friday, Nov 28, 1997 at his home in Saltville. He was of the Christian faith. Survivors include his wife, Katherine (Bice) Snow; one son and daughter-in-law, James Dayton and Mary Ann Snow, Abingdon; three brothers, Johnny Snow and James K. Snow, both of Saltville, and J.B. Snow, Buena Vista; one granddaughter, Tara Snow, Abingdon; several nieces and nephews; special family friends, Eva Hammond and Oliver Doane. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov 30, in Mount Pleasant Union Church with the Rev. Chuck Blevins officiating. Burial was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Eblen | John Paul | 24 Nov 1935 | 29 Nov 1997 | John Paul Eblen, age 62, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 1997 at his home in Lynchburg. Mr. Eblen was born on Nov. 24, 1935 in Wytheville, the son of the late Samuel and Lila Garst Eblen. He graduated in 1957 from Virginia Polytechnic Institute where he attended on a basketball scholarship. He retired from the Internal Revenue Service with over 34 years of service. He was a member of the Hokie Club and the Exchange Club of Lynchburg, and was an avid golfer. Mr. Eblen was a member of the Timberlake United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by one brother, Philip Eblen, and one sister, Sarah Eblen. He is survived by his loving wife, Virginia Brumfield Eblen; two sons, John Paul Eblen Jr. and his wife Carmen of Newbury Park., Calif., and Steven Eblen and wife Pam of Saugus, Mass.; one stepdaughter, Maxine Clements and husband Tommy of Madison Heights; two stepsons, Allen Evans and wife Penny and Leonard Evans, all of Winston-Salem, N.C.; two sisters, Ruby Hollingsworth and husband Evan of Cambridge, Minn., and Joyce Cornette of Marion; five grandchildren: Andrew Clements, Brenda Clements, Brad Warner, Michelle Evans and Bethany Evans. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1997 at the Whitten Timberlake Chapel with Rev. James M. Tongue officiating. Burial was in the Fort Hill Memory Park, Lynchburg. The family asks that memorial donations be made to the American Heart Association, c/o Debbie Rogers, 576 Fowler St., Marion, VA 24354. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. |
| Cook | Georgia Virginia | 29 Nov 1997 | Georgia Virginia Hamm Cook, age 78, of Chilhowie, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of Jerry Cook and a member of the Grosses Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include several nieces and nephews; great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lloyd L. Sheets officiating. Burial followed in the Mountain View Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Jones | Conley, Sr. | 29 Nov 1997 | Conley Jones Sr., age 74, of Jamestown, N.C., died Saturday, Nov. 29, 1997 at WesleyLong Hospital. A native of Marion, Mr. Jones was the creator of the concept of the Barn Dinner Theatre and was sole owner and operator for almost 35 years. He attended college in Concord and graduated from the University of Tennessee where he played football. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and strongly supported the VFW. Surviving are his wife, Ana RendicJones of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Connie Sue and Rick Pitts, Virginia Beach; two sons and daughter-in-law, Roy Conley (Rick) Jr. and Faye Jones, Jamestown, N.C., and David Jones, Archdale, N.C.; his mother, Mary Jane Jones, Kingsport, Tenn.; mother of his children, Elizabeth Pauline Jones, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; one sister, Elizabeth Jones Gibson, Kingsport, Tenn.; two stepsons, Cris Farroch, Kernersville, N.C., and Franco Farroch, Greensboro, N.C.; daughter-in-law, Gail Jones, Randleman, N.C.; five grandchildren: Corey Jones, Erica Jones, Eryn Jones, Whitney Pitts and Julie Jones; special nephew, Allen Jones, Abingdon; several friends all across the country. A memorial service was held Wednesday, Dec. 3, at 11 a.m. at HanesLineberry Funeral Home in Greensboro, N.C. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| O’Dey | Orpha E. | 29 Nov 1997 | Orpha E. O’Dey, age 78, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 1997 in Chesapeake. Mrs. O’Dey was residing in Chesapeake at the time of her death. She was the daughter of the late Elijah and Mahala Barker Blevins and was the widow of Hurley C. O’Dey. She was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Rev. Donald W. and Brenda O’Dey, Chesapeake; three daughters, Mrs. Dewey (Merel) Barker, Virginia Beach, Mrs. Earl (Pat) Ingram and Freda Thomas, both of Chesapeake; one sister, Dorothy Dillon, Big Springs, Texas; 10 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 2, at the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Donald O’Dey officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations should be made to the Fellowship Baptist Church, 419 Glenrock Road, Norfolk VA 23502. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hilton | Calvin K. “Cotton” | 30 Nov 1997 | Calvin K. (Cotton) Hilton, age 73, of Rural Retreat, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was born in Wythe County, the son of the late Samuel Reed and Anna Kincer Hilton. Mr. Hilton was a member of the Blue Springs United Methodist Church in Camp, a retired employee of Southern States Coop, a veteran of the U.S. Army, a member of the Marion VFW Post #4667 and the Rural Retreat American Legion Post #229. He is survived by his wife, Harriet J. Hilton of the home; one sister, Della Harmon, Rural Retreat; one brother, Bill Hilton, Rural Retreat; his mother-in-law, Catherine James of the home; one sister-in-law and husband, Hope and Bob Hickenbottom, Ohio; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 2, at 11 a.m. at the Blue Springs United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bob Perkins and the Rev. Michael Hoyle officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery with Marion VFW Post #4667 conducting graveside military rites. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to the Blue Springs Cemetery Fund. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Robbins | Jonathan Earl | 30 Nov 1997 | Jonathan Earl Robbins, age 38, died Sunday, Nov 30, 1997 in Marion. Mr. Robbins was a native of Phoenix, Ariz., and had been living in southwestern Virginia since January. He was recently employed with Bob Evans in Wytheville and with the Petro & Flying “J” Stations in Fort Chiswell. Survivors include one son, Jonathan Robbins; two daughters, Michelle Lynn Robbins and Christine Robbins; his mother, Betty Brown Robbins; his father and stepmother, Jessie Ray and Gail Robbins; three half brothers: William Pycon, Dave Pycon, and J.R. Pycon; and two half sisters, Virginia Rose Pycon and Jean Marie Tettiecord; and a special friend, Maryann Weaver Justus. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec 4, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment followed in Rosewood Cemetery in Rural Retreat. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Dunford | Louise Campbell | 1 Dec 1997 | Louise Campbell Dunford, age 76, of Wytheville, died Monday, Dec. 1, 1997 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. Mrs. Dunford was born in Cripple Creek, the daughter of the late Charlie R. and Ella Fay Pack Campbell. She was a member of the Wytheville Church of God of Prophecy and was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Fred R. Dunford; two brothers, Paul and Donald Campbell. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Bridgett Kline of Summerville, S.C.; one daughter and son-in-law, Bobbie and Daniel Hawks of Draper; one stepson and spouse, Barnett and Faye Dunford of Narrows; two stepdaughters and spouses, Freda and Thomas McCroskey of Tazewell, and Marlene and Dana Jonas of Wytheville; four grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren, six step-grandchildren and six stepgreat-grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Harlan and Betty Campbell of Greensboro, N.C., and Charles Hicks and Wilma Campbell of Ivanhoe; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Helen and Jack Stoots of Pulaski, Juanita and Sloan Gibson of Kirkland, Wash., Marie and Ted Wojciechowski of Ft. Pierce, Fla., and Edna and Bob Bond of Kernersville, N.C.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 5, at 2 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Chapel with t he Rev. Sonny Ayers, the REv. Randolph Eversole and the REv. Fred Fisher officiating. Interment followed in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Ivanhoe. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Wytheville Church of God of Prophecy Mission Fund. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hess | Paul Montague | 1 Dec 1997 | Paul Montague Hess, 81, died Monday, Dec. 1, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Hess was a native of Russell County and had lived most of his life in the Rich Valley, Chatham Hill and Nebo areas. He was active in the Nebo Ruritan and the Nebo Fire Department. He served as captain of the Nebo Fire Department and was honored as the Fireman of the Year in 1984. He also worked for the Virginia Department of Transportation. Mr. Hess was preceded in death by his daughter Debbie Hess Peeples. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Sadie Irene Hess, Atkins; one daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Edgar Waddell, Atkins; two sisters, Thelma Hess, Marion, and Lucy Davis, Pennsylvania; two brothers, Clarence Hess, Glade Spring, and Oscar Hess, Broadford; two grandchildren, Jeff Waddell, Aiken, S.C., and Shelia King, Roanoke; three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 4, in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Harry Howe officiating. Interment will follow in Ridgedale Cemetery in Rich Valley. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Johnson | Thomas Harrison | 1 Dec 1997 | Thomas Harrison Johnson, age 74, died Monday, Dec. 1, 1997 in a Portsmouth hospital. He was a native of Plasterco, a U.S. Army Air Force veteran of World War II and retired from Norfolk Naval Air Station, Public Works Center, as a welder foreman. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia Beavers and Lydia Davis. Survivors include his wife, Edith Virginia Johnson; three daughters, Carol Sutton and Brenda Johnson, both of Portsmouth, and Patricia Holland, Chesapeake; one son, Paul W. Johnson, Portsmouth; three sisters, Annie Davis, Montvale, Betty Ashley, Glade Spring, and Louise Norris, Roanoke; five brothers, Claude Johnson, Portsmouth, Ohio, Edward Johnson, the Rev. Samuel Johnson and Douglas Johnson, all of Saltville, and Harold Johnson, Chilhowie; six grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. today, Dec. 3, in Sturtevant Funeral Home in Portsmouth with the Rev. Don Sheffield and the Rev. Greg Kitts officiating. Burial will be in Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to Green Lakes Baptist Church. Sturtevant Funeral Home in Portsmouth is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Smith | William Thomas | 1 Dec 1997 | William Thomas Smith, age 53, of Abingdon, died Monday, Dec 1, 1997 in Sierra Gorda, Chile, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was a native of Akron, Ohio, had lived in Abingdon for the past three years and attended Fellowship Baptist Church, Meadowview. He received his undergraduate and graduate degrees from the University of Akron. He was employed with Goodyear Akron Productions Division for 21 years and was construction engineering manager for Titan Wheel Corporation in Saltville since 1990. Survivors include his wife, Mitzi Smith; two sons, Michael Smith, North Canton, Ohio, and Thomas Smith, Hartville, Ohio; one daughter, Anne Miller, Canal Fulton, Ohio; one stepson, Jason Bopp of the home; one stepdaughter, Jessica Bopp of the home; his mother, Virginia O. Smith, Massillon, Ohio; two brothers, James E. Smith, Massillon, Ohio, and Stephen R. Smith, Akron, Ohio; one sister, Joanne Ballway, Massillon, Ohio; two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec 5, at 8 p.m. in Fellowship Baptist Church with the Rev. Wayne Parsons officiating. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Barbary | Harold Lee | 2 Dec 1997 | Harold Lee Barbary, age 65, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1997 in Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, Tenn. He was a native of Smyth County. Survivors include one brother, Don Barbary, York, S.C. Military graveside services were conducted at noon Friday, Dec. 5, in Mountain Home National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn., with Charles DeWitt Byrd Post 3382 of VFW officiating. Gate City Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Owens | Lantha J. | 2 Dec 1997 | Lantha J. Owens, age 61, of Meadowview, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1997 in Wellmont Hospice House, Bristol, Tenn. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a member of Barns Chapel Bible Church. She was employed with Washington County School System as a secretary at Neff Vocational Center for 16 years. Survivors include her husband, Elwood E. Owens; two sons, Darryl Owens, Meadowview, and Carson Owens, Blountville, Tenn.; one daughter, Mrs. Albert (Yana) Owens Minton, Glade Spring; her mother, Dora Johnson, Saltville; one brother, Howard Johnson, Saltville; one sister, Margie Robertson, Laporte, Texas; two daughters-in-law, Ginger Owens and Ramona Owens; seven grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec. 5, in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Leonard Hicks and the Rev. Roger Hearl officiating. Burial was in Baptist Cemetery, Glade Spring. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bishop | Thelma Odell | 3 Dec 1997 | Thelma Odell Bishop, age 80, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 1997 at her home in Lenoir, N.C. She was a member of the Heavenly Hope Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Mack Bishop; one son, Douglas Bishop; four brothers, Kyle, Lucian, Garfield and Ray Scott; two sisters, Lura Mae and Evelyn Faye Scott. She is survived by one son, Gerald Bishop, Seattle, Wash.; four sisters, Katherine (Toots) Rector, Mrs. James (Juanita) Cassell, and Mamie Scott, all of Marion, and Helen Hanshew, Nebo; one grandchild, Grey Bishop; four step-grandchildren and four stepgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Dec. 6, at 11 a.m. in the Heavenly Hope Baptist Church in Lenoir, N.C., with the Rev. Benny Greene, Rev. Terrell Goble, and Brother Zendall Greene officiating. A graveside service will be conducted at 3 p.m. today at the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Groseclose. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. | |
| Davis | Lois Brott | 3 Dec 1997 | Lois Brott Davis, age 76, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 1997. She is survived by her husband, Ralph Davis Jr., Marion; one daughter, Linda Sue Davis of Chatsworth, Calif.; two sons and daughter-in-law, Ralph III and Pam Atkins Davis of Chilhowie, and Craig Davis of Marion; one brother, Gerald Brott of Bald Eagle, Minn.; four grandchildren, Brandy Davis, Desiree Davis, Michelle Davis, and Michael Davis. Funeral services will be held today, Dec. 6, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Pastor James H. Bangle officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Tuell | Curtis Allen | 3 Dec 1997 | Curtis Allen Tuell, age 54, of Glade Spring, died Wednesday, Dec 3, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Survivors include two sons, Eugene A. Tuell, Saltville and Curtis Lee Tuell, Meadowview; four brothers, Paul Eugene Tuell, Colorado Springs, Colo., David Wayne Tuell, Charles Steven “Bobby” Tuell and William Earl “Billy” Tuell, all of Chilhowie; two sisters, Margaret Ellen Hamm, Meadowview, and Christine Wyatt, Glade Spring; six grandchildren; eight nieces; 11 nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec 5, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Benny Bowman officiating. Burial was in Baptist Cemetery, Glade Spring. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Canter | William Henry | 4 Dec 1997 | William Henry Canter,83 of 608 Edgemont Avenue, Bristol, Tenn, died Thursday, Dec.4,1997 in Bristol Regional Medical center. He was a native of Wallace, had lived all his life in the area and was retired from BRISTOL DOOR and LUMBER COMPANY. He was a member of the Shakesville Tabernacle Church. Survivors include his wife,Mary Elizabeth Trinkle Canter; five daughters, Shirley Cadle, and Brenda Canter, both of Bristol, Va.,Bessie Parson, Granite Falls, N.C.,Louise Miller,Tazewell,and Betty Tittle Blountville, seven sons: Jerry Canter, Robert Canter, Ronnie Canter, Jackie Canter, Johnny Canter, all of Bristol, Tenn. Bobby Canter, Bluff City, Tenn.,and Clifford Canter ,Blountville, Tenn. 36 grandchildren , 15 great grand children, and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home in charge, Burial-East hill cemetry. | |
| Williams | Eva Virginia | 4 Dec 1997 | Eva Virginia Harris Williams, age 76, died Thursday, Dec 4, 1997 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. She was the widow of Eulis Earnest Williams and a member of the Tate’s Chapel United Methodist Church. She was also preceded in death by one son, Ronnie Williams. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Arnold E. and Charlotte Sutherland Williams, Hampton, and Luther P. and Elaine Williams, Chilhowie; four daughters: Mrs. Vincent (Lois) Gallagher, Aurora, Ill., Mrs. Arlis (Judy) Crutchfield, Mrs. Lee (Sherry) Hale, and Mrs. Weaver (Vicky) Cole, all of Chilhowie; one brother, Charles E. Harris, Hillsboro, N.C.; one sister, Madeline Keith, Chilhowie; six grandsons and three granddaughters-in-law: Bryan A. and Regina Heath Crutchfield, Luther P. and Vicki McCormick Williams Jr., Joel A. Williams, Michael D. Hale, Ryan W. Cole, Stephen and Misty Daugherty Crutchfield; two great-grandchildren, Aaron Heath Crutchfield and Carly Elizabeth Crutchfield; one sister-in-law, Winona Harris; one brother-in-law, Herman Keith. Funeral services were conducted at 7:30 p.m. Friday, Dec 5, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Scott A. Robertson Gouge and Pastor Bobby Dunn officiating. Graveside services and burial will be conducted at 11 am. today, Dec 6, in Sulphur Spring Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Sulphur Spring Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 353, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Ratliff | Algie | 6 Dec 1997 | Algie Belcher Ratliff, age 84, widow of Theodore “Ted” Ratliff, died Saturday, Dec 6, 1997 in Buchanan General Hospital in Grundy. She was a native and lifelong resident of Buchanan County, a member of Grundy Baptist Church, and was a homemaker. She was a graduate of Grundy High School and attended State Teachers College in Farmville. She was a member of Eastern Star in Grundy, a member of Grundy Women’s Club and the Nimble Thimble Quilt Club. She was preceded in death by her parents, James Oliver and Mary Jane Looney Belcher; one son, James Theodore Ratliff; and one sister, Eula Belcher Blas. She is survived by one sister, Mavis Belcher Asbury of South Daytona, Fla.; two brothers, Vernon Belcher of Grundy and Ersel Belcher of Maxie; one grandson, Kristopher Stewart Ratliff of Marion; three great- grandchildren, Kristopher Clark Ratliff, Addison Stewart Ratliff and Bailey Catherine Ratliff, all of Marion. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec 9, at 1 p.m. at the Grundy Baptist Church with the Rev. Donald Pope and the Rev. James Pickens officiating. Burial followed in Mountain Valley Memorial Park in Big Rock. Grundy Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Davidson | Ernest W. | 7 Dec 1997 | Ernest W. Davidson, age 87, of Glade Spring, died Sunday, Dec. 7, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a member of Plasterco United Methodist Church. He retired from U.S. Gypsum and was preceded in death by his wife, Mollie Boyd Davidson. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Charles “C.W.” and Nancy S. Davidson, Glade Spring; one daughter, Eleanor Inscho, Stuart, Fla.; 12 grandchildren; 27 great- grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Dec. 9, at 3 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Tim Graham and the Rev. Robert E. Cook officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Ferguson | Ronald A. | 8 Dec 1997 | Ronald A. Ferguson, age 55, died Monday, Dec. 8, 1997 in Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn. Mr. Ferguson was a Route Man for A.D. Ferguson & Son in Memphis, Tenn., for many years before moving to Marion, where he had been a courier for Federal Express for the last 13 years. He was of the Baptist faith and was an organ donor. He is survived by his wife, Sandra L. Ferguson of Marion; one daughter, Tracey W.A. Lipford of Memphis, Tenn.; one son, Steven Bradford Ferguson, Memphis, Tenn.; his mother, Adele Vanlandingham Ferguson of Searcy, Ark.; one brother, James D. Ferguson Sr., of Searcy, Ark.; two stepdaughters, Tracey Gross and Sharon M. Hart, both of Marion; two stepsons, James Harold Harvey of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Larry Ronald Conway of Marion; 13 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 11, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. James Pollock officiating. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Smyth County Humane Society, P.O. Box 1124, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Medley | Gray Harrington | 8 Dec 1997 | Gray Harrington Medley, age 88, widow of Clay Medley, died Monday, Dec. 8, 1997 in White Oak Manor in Burlington, N.C. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Pat and Janet Medley of Graham, N.C.; three sisters, Lola Taylor of Concord, Tenn., Rena Russell of Marion, and Freida Stamper of Raleigh, N.C.; one brother, Paul Harrington of Burlington, N.C.; two grandsons, Mark Medley of Louisville, Ky., and Jonathan Medley of Gibsonville, N.C. Funeral services will be held today, Dec. 10, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Kenny Price officiating. Burial will follow in Hutton-Cox Cemetery in Sugar Grove. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Sugar Grove Baptist Church, P.O. Box 168, Sugar Grove, VA 24375 or to the Hutton-Cox Cemetery, Mr. R.G. (Col) Shupe, 5873 Sugar Grove Hwy., Sugar Grove, VA 24375. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Shelton | Dallas Josiah | 8 Dec 1997 | The Rev. Dallas Josiah Shelton, age 86, of Chilhowie, died Monday, Dec 8, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a preacher, pastor and evangelist of the Pentecostal Holiness faith for over 60 years. Survivors include his wife, Irene Shelton; one daughter, Eva Petree, Hopewell; one stepdaughter, Judy Arnold, Chilhowie; one stepson, J.C. Shepherd, Abingdon; one brother, W.J. “Willie” Shelton, Chilhowie; one sister, Susie Hockett, Alexandria; five grandchildren; five-great-grandchildren; one step-granddaughter; four step-grandsons; one step-great-grandson; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec 11, in Little Flock Holiness Church with the Rev. Bruce Shelton, the Rev. Don Stanley and the Rev. Paul Stanley officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hall | Clara E. Woods | 9 Dec 1997 | Clara E. Woods Hall, age 86, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1997 at her home in Marion. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herman G. Hall; a son, Don Hall; and three grandchildren. She is survived by five daughters and sons-in-law: Linda and Bill (Dump) Hanshew, Zana and Jackie Fisher, all of Atkins; Frankie and Harold Minnick of Chilhowie; Brenda H. Blevins and Dorotha H. Elswick, both of Marion; five sons and daughters-in-law: Grant S. Sr. and Olivene Hall, Fred E. and Pricilla Hall, James (Pete) K. and Mary Ann Hall, Ronald R. and Shirley Hall, Willard P. and Sandra Hall, all of Marion; one sister-in-law, Ruby Woods of Marion; a daughter-in-law, Carol Hall of Marion; 29 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 12, at 11 a.m. at the Faith Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. J.B. Arthur, Rev. Mark Lundy, Rev. Dewey Teaster and Pastor Pat Gilbert officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Pennington | Margaret Olive “Bird” | 9 Dec 1997 | Margaret Olive “Bird” Pennington, age 67, of Glade Spring, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. She was a member of Church of God of Prophecy, Chilhowie. Survivors include one son, Donald Pennington, Glade Spring; two daughters, Brenda Wilson, Meadowview, and Kathy Totten, Atkins; two sisters, Ellen Roberts, Maryland, and Elizabeth Neal, Seven Mile Ford; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 12, in the Church of God of Prophecy, Glade Spring, with the Rev. Geary Jonas and the Rev. Dan Lawson officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Price | Wade | 9 Dec 1997 | Wade Price, age 96, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 1997 in Frances Marion Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Price was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by his wife, Lelia Dunivan Price. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 11, at 1 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Kenny Price and the Rev. Donald Harrington officiating. A viewing and committal service followed at 3:30 p.m. at the Helton Valley Baptist Church in the Mt. Rogers Community with the Rev. Rex Hall officiating. Private burial followed in the Cole Cemetery in Whitetop. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sheppard | Alice Emaline | 9 Dec 1997 | Alice Emaline Sheppard, age 85, of Glade Spring, died Tuesday, Dec 9, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. She was a native of Saltville, a member of Plasterco Church of God and a member of Senior Citizens, Saltville. She was the widow of Edward Sheppard and was also preceded in death by one son, Robert Sheppard. Survivors include one son, Willie Sheppard, Abingdon; six daughters, Margaret Puckett, Manassas, Mary Chapman and Josephine Frye, both of Saltville, Anna Bell Williams, Wichita, Kansas, Gladys Becker, Glade Spring, and Elizabeth Reedy, Chilhowie; one brother, Henry Urbani, Abingdon; 21 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; a special daughter-in-law, Marge Sheppard. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Dec 12, at 11 a.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Sherman Fields, the Rev. J.L. DeBord, and the Rev. Joel Slemp officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Caudell | Cholie M. | 13 Mar 1934 | 10 Dec 1997 | Cholie M. Caudell, age 63, of Sugar Grove, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was born March 13, 1934 in Troutdale, the daughter of John and Laura Eskridge Shumate. Surviving are her husband, William “Bill” Caudell of the home; one daughter and son-in- law, Rebecca and George Overland, Wright City, Mo.; one son and daughter-in-law, Paul Wesley and Phyllis Caudell, Sugar Grove; three grandchildren, Jamie Caudell of the home, Michael Caudell, Orlando, Fla., and Rachel Overland, Wright City, Mo.; four sisters and a brother-in-law: Vesta Baldwin, Abingdon, Nervie Blevins, Konnarock, Wadie and Bud Sturgill, Chilhowie, and Okie Shumate, Sugar Grove; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Lacy and Nell Shumate, Pottstown, Penn., Harding and Rita Shumate, Junction City, Kansas, and Carl and Nora Shumate, Old Town, Fla.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Dec. 13, at 11 a.m. at the Liberty Hill Baptist Church in Grant with the Rev. Charles Bunn and the Rev. Tim Boyette officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The body will lie in state at the church 30 minutes preceding services. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence is in charge of arrangements. |
| Willard | Estelle C. | 10 Dec 1997 | Estelle C. Willard, age 93, of Rural Retreat, died Wednesday, Dec 10, 1997 in the Birdmont Health Care Center in Wytheville. Mrs. Willard was born in Crockett, the daughter of the late Sanders and Elizabeth Umbarger Copenhaver. She was a member of the Kimberlin Lutheran Church and was the widow of Dewey R. Willard. She was preceded in death by one son, Franklin W. Willard. She is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Luella Willard, Gray, Tenn., and Joan and J.R. Whalen, Rural Retreat; one son and daughter-in-law, Albert R. and Brenda Willard, Wytheville; 10 grandchildren; six great- grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Dec 13, at 2 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Edward Schaack and the Rev. Harry Howe officiating. Interment will follow in the Kimberlin Lutheran Church Cemetery in Rural Retreat. Lindsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Farmer | Talmadge Franklin | 11 Dec 1997 | Talmadge Franklin Farmer, age 66, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Farmer was a native of Grayson County and had lived most of his life in Smyth County. He was employed with the Holston River Rock Quarry for many years and with Visador Company for 10 years. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Farmer; one son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Linda Farmer, Marion; three brothers, Stacey Farmer and Robert Earl Farmer, both of Marion, and Willis Farmer, Hiawassie; one granddaughter, Victoria Farmer, Marion; several aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday,. Dec. 14, in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment will follow in the Haw Orchard Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the funeral home. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Heldreth | Thelma Reedy | 11 Dec 1997 | Thelma Reedy Heldreth, age 82, of Wytheville, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 1997 in Wythe County Community Hospital. She was the widow of James R. Heldreth. Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, Patsy and Louie Watson, Max Meadows, Barbara and Ollie Farnam, Vinton, and Debra and Michael Spangler of Marion; one son, Richard Heldreth of Marion; one brother, Charles Reedy of Manassas, 13 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held today, Dec. 13, at 11 a.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Stephen Tilley and Dr. William Rodgers officiating. There will be no flowers, however those who wish may make donations to their favorite charity. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville handled the arrangements. | |
| Holmes | Minnie Louise Abel | 11 Dec 1997 | Minnie Louise (Abel) Holmes, age 66, of Saltville, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a member of the Church of God, Broadford. Survivors include her husband, Newman Holmes; one son and daughter-in-law, James and Darlene Holmes, Saltville; six sisters, Helen Kelley and Curtis Vanhoozer, both of Tannersville, Margaret Taylor, Saltville, Elma Palmer, Glade Spring, Oakie Palmer, Marion, and Vernie Smith, Beckley, W.Va.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Dec. 13, at 11 a.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Luther Watson and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Jackson | Sadie Viola | 11 Dec 1997 | Sadie Viola Jackson, age 87, of Chilhowie, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 1997 at Valley Health Care Center. She was a member of the Chilhowie Church of God and was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Sylvester Jackson. She is survived by one daughter, Shirley Jackson Lawrence, Chilhowie; two sons, Neil Sylvester Jackson, Chilhowie, and George David Jackson, Marion; two special grandchildren that she raised, Debby Bates, Greensboro, N.C., and Timmy Jackson, Chilhowie; two sisters, Gussie Surber and Marilyn Hicks, both of Glade Spring; two brothers, Matthew Hicks, Norfolk, and Mason Hicks, Marion; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 13, at Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Barnes and the Rev. E.B. Ford officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lumpkin | Anna Ruth | 11 Dec 1997 | 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. | |
| Preston | Elsie | 11 Dec 1997 | Elsie Gray Preston, age 62, of Glade Spring, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, graduated from Douglas High School in 1955, and was employed in several factories. She was a member of Mt. Calvary United Holiness Church, Glade Spring, and was preceded in death by her parents, Trigg and Hannah Preston. Survivors include two brothers, Daniel T. Preston, Glade Spring, and Monroe D. Preston, Farmville; two sisters, her twin, Della M. Skipper and Margaret A. Davis, both of Virginia Beach; one foster sister, Rachel Arend, Rochester, N.Y.; two aunts, two uncles; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14, in Mt. Calvary United Holiness Church with the Rev. Kenneth Carter, the Rev. Johnny L. Johnson, the Rev. Stephen Fields and the Rev. Danny Belcher officiating. Burial was in Fairview Baptist Cemetery, Glade Spring. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon handled arrangements. | |
| Webb | F. Warden | 12 Dec 1997 | F. Warden Webb, age 86, of Glade Spring, died Friday, Dec 12, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. He was a faithful member of Grace Presbyterian Church, Glade Spring, where he served as a deacon and attended the General Assembly of Presbytery as a representative in 1957. He was a charter member of Patrick Henry Young Farmers Club and was a retired Grade A dairy farmer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth St. John Webb. Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Harold (Bonnie) Lester and Mrs. Jackie (Martha) Ratcliffe, both of Meadowview, and Mrs. Garland (Margaret) Caywood, Glade Spring; three sisters, Mary Counts and Neta Findley, both of Meadowview, and Irma Wheeler, Hopewell; six grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec 15, in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Wiley S. Mayo and Dr. Darlene Litton officiating. Burial was in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions be made to Memorial Fund, Grace Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 565, Glade Spring, VA 24340. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon handled arrangements. | |
| Blevins | Ressie H. | 13 Dec 1997 | Ressie H. Blevins died Saturday, Dec. 13, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. She was a native of Ashe County, N.C., had lived in the Green Cove community for most of her life and was a member of Green Cove Baptist Church where she served as a clerk for the church for many years. She was the widow of Charles M. Blevins. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Hurley Blevins and Jackie Blevins. Survivors include three daughters, Aleese Trivett, Konnarock, Relma McMinn, Hendersonville, N.C., and Clara Jean Necessary, Warrenton; five sons, Avon R. Blevins, Fairfax, J.R. Blevins, Woodbridge, Carroll Blevins, Damascus, Kyle “Eddie” Blevins, Marshall, and Earl Scott Blevins, Catlett; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; two great-great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, in Green Cove Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles E. “Jody” Blevins and the Rev. T.A. Pennington officiating. Burial was in Green Cove Church Cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Broyles | Ella Miller | 13 Dec 1997 | Ella Miller Broyles, age 90, widow of Kent Broyles, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Dwane and Sarah Broyles of Spartanburg, S.C.; three grand-children, Cynthia Powell, Dottie Broyles, both of Spartanburg, S.C., and Caroline Broyles of Columbia, S.C. Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. James Pollock officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 115 S. Church St., Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Buchanan | Florence H. “Lil” | 13 Dec 1997 | Florence H. (Lil) Buchanan died Saturday, Dec. 13, 1997 at her home in Marion. Mrs. Buchanan was a native of Washington County and had lived most of her life in Smyth County. She retired from Marley Mouldings with over 27 years of service. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, George Buchanan; one daughter and son-in-law, Harold and Patricia Crook, Marion; two sons, Harold Hess and Glenn Buchanan, both of Marion; one brother, Roger Hess, Marion; one sister, Ann Barr, Perryville, Md.; two grandchildren, Tony and Tammy Hess; two great-grandchildren, Angel and Josh Hess; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, at Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment followed in Roselawn Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Denny | Bonnie Brown Byrd | 13 Dec 1997 | Bonnie Brown Byrd Denny, age 92, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of Emitt S. Denny. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, James C. and Pamela Denny, Chilhowie; one daughter and son-in-law, Olga and Cecil M. Heath, Chilhowie; two sisters, Mattie Mae Smith, Richmond and Kate Graeme Fernley, Nevada; six grandchildren: Ray Heath, Faye Null, Lenora Farris, David Heath, James Ed Denny and Jami Elizabeth Denny; nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 15, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Smith Shepherd and Earl Barker officiating. Burial was in the McClure Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the McClure Cemetery Fund, c/o Helen Goodman, 613 St. Clair’s Creek Rd., Chilhowie, VA 24319 or the Chilhowie Rescue Squad, P.O. Box X, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Burkett | Charlie Otis | 14 Dec 1997 | Charlie Otis Burkett, age 89, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Burkett had lived for more than 80 years in the Rich Valley area of Smyth County where he was a farmer, moving to Abingdon nine years ago. He was a member of United Methodist Church for 60 years and was a Sunday School teacher for 50 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, George W. and Betty Gillespie Burkett. He was the last member of his immediate family. Survivors include his wife, Mildred Surber Burkett; four sons, Dr. Sexton Burkett, Lebanon, Benny Burkett, Wytheville, Bill Burkett, Fairfax, and Curtis Burkett, Abingdon; four daughters, Betty Burkett, Abingdon, Susie Pearl Webb, Bristol, Tenn., Maxine Benson, Blountville, and Patty Shelton, Gray, Tenn.; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 16, in Ridgedale United Methodist Church in Chatham Hill with the Rev. Joel Campbell and Jack Kincheloe officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to New Cove United Methodist Church, Rt. 3, Saltville, VA 24370. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Dickerson | Paul D. “Doug” | 14 Dec 1997 | Paul D. “Doug” Dickerson, age 78, of Vinton, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 1997. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army Air Force, having been a P.O.W. for 13 months in Germany. He was retired from U.S. Steel of Gary, W.Va., with 26 years of service and was a member of the American Ex- Prisoner of War Chapter and the VFW #3028 Anawalt, W.Va. He was a past VFW State Commander of West Virginia from 1977-1978. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lillian Hayes Meredith; a brother, Gordon F. Reed; and a son, Thomas J. Dickerson. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Josephine Tagnesi Dickerson; six children: Larry Dickerson, Colorado Springs, Colo., Susan Dickerson, Harrisonburg, Gary Dickerson, Vinton, Michael Dickerson, New Kent, John and Brenda Dickerson, Roanoke, Mark and Melanie Dickerson, Richmond; five granddaughters, Stacey, Rachel, Ashley, Brittany, and Tracey; a grandson, Joshua; two sisters, Rosamond Tallent, South Charleston, S.C., and Madeline Sprouse, Marion, Texas; a brother, Harry Meredith, Berryville; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Dec. 18, at 1 p.m. in St. Andrews Catholic Church with the Rev. Randy Rule officiating. Entombment with military honors by VFW Post #1264 was in Old Dominion Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Vinton First Aid Crew. Oakey’s Funeral Chapel in Vinton was in charge of arrangements. | |
| McFarland | Elmer Robert | 14 Dec 1997 | Elmer Robert McFarland, age 63, of Atkins, formerly of Rural Retreat, died Sunday, Dec. 14, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He is survived by three daughters, Susan McAllister, Covington, Judy Testerman, Chilhowie, and Jennifer McFarland, Marion; two sons, J.D. McFarland, Chilhowie, and Jamie McFarland, Marion; two sisters, Mary Dell Musser, Max Meadows, and Debbie Parks, Rural Retreat; two brothers, R.D. McFarland, and William Franklin McFarland, both of Rural Retreat; 10 grandchildren, one great- grandchild. Funeral services will be held at noon today, Dec. 17, at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment will follow in the Kimberlin Lutheran Church Cemetery in Rural Retreat. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Tibbs | Mamie Sue | 14 Dec 1997 | Mamie Sue Tibbs, age 61, died Sunday, Dec 14, 1997 at her home in Rural Retreat. Mrs. Tibbs retired from the Marion Headstart Program where she worked as a teacher for 17 years. She graduated from New River Community College in 1996. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Lee Tibbs. She is survived by four sons: James Settles, David Settles, and Joseph Settles, all of the home, and Billy Settles, Rural Retreat; six daughters, Lois Tibbs, Betty Havens, Bonnie Hutton, all of Atkins, Mary Aliff, Vicky Settles, Bonnie Clark, all of Roanoke; one half brother, James Huff, Bassett; a special friend, Edward Glass; 12 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today, Dec 17, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Groseclose. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Broeske | Wanda M. | 10 May 1924 | 15 Dec 1997 | Wanda M. Broeske, age 73, died Monday, Dec. 15, 1997. She was born May 10, 1924 in Detroit, Mich., and was preceded in death by her husband Major Ralph W. Broeske. Mrs. Broeske, in her teen years, sang with Sherry Darcey and his Hollywood Canteen Orchestra. They played a number of engagements in Times Square and went on tour throughout the United States. While on tour she met her husband at the Hotel Gordon in Albany, Ga. She was a loving wife and mother. She is survived by her daughter, Lynn C. Inboden; one son, Ralph W. Broeske Jr.; two grandsons, Shawn J. Inboden and Daniel F. Broeske; her mother-in-law, Stella Broeske of Marion; one sister-in-law, Helen Snavely, Marion; one niece, Connie Snavely of Lynchburg; one daughter-in-law, Ellen Broeske of Seattle, Wash.; many other beloved and loyal friends. Private interment services were held at Fir Lane Memorial Park with memorial services at Christ Lutheran Church in Lakewood on Saturday, Dec. 20, 1997 at 1:30 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Franciscan Hospice of St. Joe, P.O. Box 2197, Tacoma, Wash. 98401. Fir Lane Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Wright | Cathleen S. | 15 Dec 1997 | Cathleen S. Wright, age 69, of Glade Spring, died Monday, Dec 15, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, and attended Ebenezer Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, James “Sambo” Wright; three sons, David Wright, Robert Wright and James Henry Wright, all of Glade Spring; three daughters, Virginia Fields, Bristol, Blanche Wright and Mary Alice Wright, both of Glade Spring; one brother, Charles Henry Sawyers, Marion; one sister, Margaret Richardson, West Virginia; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Dec 17, in Plum Creek Cemetery in Glade Spring with the Rev. Johnny L. Johnson officiating. The family will meet in the cemetery at 10:45 a.m. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Patrick | Ronald Eugene | 24 Jun 1952 | 16 Dec 1997 | Ronald Eugene Patrick, age 45, of Jefferson, N.C., died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 1997 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. He was born in Chilhowie on June 24, 1952, to John Edward Patrick and Sarah Heath Patrick, and was a 1970 graduate of Chilhowie High School. He was a member of the Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church. Mr. Patrick was store manager at Eckerd’s Drug Store, a member and former president of Jefferson Rotary Club, a member and past board member of the Peak Creek Ruritan Club, and was a town alderman. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Goss Patrick of the home; his mother, Sarah Heath Patrick of Chilhowie; one stepson, Rev. Cameron Byrd of Creswell, N.C.; two daughters, Krystal Patrick and Shannon Patrick, both of Marion; one stepdaughter, Stephanie Byrd, Creswell, N.C.; two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 19, at 11 a.m. at Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church with the Rev. Carroll Arant and the Rev. Cameron Byrd officiating. Burial followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Boone Family Funeral Service Inc., West Jefferson, N.C., was in charge of arrangements. |
| Caudill | L. Garfield | 17 Dec 1997 | L. Garfield Caudill, age 84, of Meadowview, died Wednesday, Dec. 17, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County and attended Meadowview Pentecostal Holiness Church. He was an employee of Washington County Cannery for 22 years and an employee of Sterling Casket Company for several years. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Betty Lou Sanders; and a twin brother, Delmer Caudill. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Hash Caudill; one son, Gilmer Caudill, Seven Mile Ford; one sister, Ada Taylor, Abingdon; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 19, in Farris Funeral Chapel with Pastor Tommy Wilson officiating. Entombment was in Chapel of Memories Mausoleum in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hash | W. Major | 17 Dec 1997 | W. Major Hash, age 91, died Wednesday, Dec. 17, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Hash was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Rouse Hash. He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Elizabeth and Arlen Sturgill of Chilhowie, and Edith and Don Jones of Peach Tree City, Ga.; three sisters, Nancy Rhudy and Belle Rowland, both of Marion, and Ethel Hash of Johnson City, Tenn.; one brother, Max Hash of Pleasantville, N.J.; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Dec. 20, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Jack Stevens and Pastor Chuck Herrell officiating. Burial will follow in South Fork Baptist Church Cemetery in Marion. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chilhowie Rescue Squad, P.O. Drawer X, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Surber | Lizzie E. | 17 Dec 1997 | Lizzie E. Canter Surber, age 79, of Saltville, died Wednesday, Dec 17, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a member of McCready United Methodist Church and a member of Saltville Senior Citizens. She was the widow of Dale Surber. Survivors include two sons, Curtis Surber, Des Plaines, Ill., and Ricky Surber, Chilhowie; three sisters, Peggy Mae Olinger, Mechanicsville, Ruth Shortt and Mary Cardwell, both of Saltville; three brothers, Robert Mike Canter, Wellington, Fla., Paul C. Canter, Sandston, and Charles “Buddy” Canter, Glade Spring; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Dec 20, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Heath | Judy Lynnelle | 18 Dec 1997 | Judy Lynnelle Heath, age 45, died Thursday, Dec. 18, 1997 at her home in Saltville. She was preceded in death by her father, James Franklin Heath Sr. Survivors include her mother, Edith L. Whitehead Heath, Saltville; one brother, James F. Heath Jr., Chilhowie; one sister, Mrs. Graham (Mary Katherine) Jackson, Chilhowie; her maternal grandmother, Kate Whitehead, Jewel Ridge; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 21, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo, the Rev. Kyle French and the Rev. Eugene C. Little officiating. Burial followed in the Sulphur Spring Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wolfe | Robert Tyler | 18 Dec 1997 | Robert Tyler Wolfe, infant son of Robbie and Lisa Barker Wolfe, died Thursday, Dec 18, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Other survivors include his maternal grandparents, the Rev. Otis and Linda Barker of Marion; paternal grandparents, Bob and Velma Wolfe of Marion; maternal great-grandmothers, Rosa Barker of Chilhowie, and the late Becky Pack; paternal great-grandparents, Beulah Wolfe of Chilhowie, and her husband, the late Gerald Wolfe, and Kermit Powers of Marion and his wife, the late Blanche Powers; several uncles, aunts and cousins including Odie and Jennifer Barker, Will and Katie Barker, Tammy, Dewayne and Austin Boardwine, all of Chilhowie, Wesley Wolfe and Angie Starkey of Marion. Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec 20, at 3 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Ernie Powers officiating. Burial followed in Laurel Springs Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Breedlove | Marvin S. | 19 Dec 1997 | Marvin S. Breedlove, age 71, of Saltville, died Friday, Dec. 19, 1997 in Veterans Hospital, Salem. Survivors include two sons, C.G. Breedlove, Swainsboro, Ga., and Marvin Ernest Breedlove, Millington, Md.; one daughter, Mary Horney, Millington, Md.; one brother, J.C. Breedlove, Big Island; three sisters, Marie Arnold, Jarrettsville, Md., Peggy Roark and Beulah Bryant, both of Saltville; several grandchildren and several great- grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Dec. 22, at 11 a.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Wade Kestner officiating. Burial was in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Davidson | Margaret Foster | 20 Dec 1997 | Margaret Foster Davidson, age 72, died Saturday, Dec. 20, 1997 in the Francis Marion Manor. Mrs. Davidson worked at Harwood for 35 years, and she attended the Falling Water Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas M. Davidson. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Mike Anderson, Marion; four special friends: Evelyn Boyette, Fausto Obregon, Debbie Stamper and Dr. Samuel Vernon; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 22, at 11 a.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Tim Boyette officiating. Interment followed in Wassum Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Marion Lifesaving Crew. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hall | Janet R. | 20 Dec 1997 | Janet R. Hall, age 65, of Damascus died Saturday, Dec. 20, 1997, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Damascus and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Damascus. She is survived by her husband, Robert E. Hall; one daughter, Patty Thompson, Shalimar, Fla.; two sons, David Hall, Woodland Park, Col., and Robert Hall, Vinton; one sister, Hazel Watson, Konnarock; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two daughters-in-law; one son-in-law; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service was conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, at Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Brooks Peters officiating. Burial followed in Sunset Memorial Park. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Shupe | Etta Jane | 20 Dec 1997 | Etta Jane Shupe, age 58, died Saturday, Dec 20, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father, Charlie Shupe Sr.; one brother, Myrl Dwight Shupe and one brother-in-law, Edward Woods. She is survived by her mother, Pearl Shupe, Marion; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Marie B. Shupe of Max Meadows, Robert “Bobby” and Marie M. Shupe of Roanoke, and Frankie and Phyllis Shupe of Crossville, Tenn.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Carolyn Woods of Marion, and Erma and James Cale of Marion; two uncles, six aunts, several cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec 23, at 11 a.m. in Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. George Mowrey officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Mercer | Pearl Williams | 12 Jun 1905 | 21 Dec 1997 | Pearl Williams Mercer, age 92, widow of James W. Mercer, died Sunday, Dec. 21, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was born June 12, 1905. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Sherman and Penny Mercer of Marion; one sister, Virgie W. Hubble of Marion; two granddaughters, Debbie Peake and husband David of Marion, and Janice Moore and husband Darrell of Kingsport, Tenn.; six great-grandchildren; one special niece, Janet Atkins Stevenson of Marion; one sister-in-law, Fay Mercer of Atkins; many special friends and neighbors. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 23, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Thompson and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Mount Carmel Cemetery in Marion. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. |
| Patrick | William Kermit “Bill” | 21 Dec 1997 | William Kermit “Bill” Patrick, age 81, of Glade Spring, died Sunday, Dec. 21, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County, a member of Little Rock Baptist Church and was retired from Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Alice Patrick. Survivors include one daughter, Lilly Ann Worley, Newport, Tenn.; five stepdaughters, Betty Barrett, Meadowview, Bonnie Chapman, Saltville, Virginia Hicks, Sammie McCracken and Helen Widener, all of Glade Spring; three stepsons, Dewey Yarber, Damascus, Rolfe Yarber and Eddie Yarber, both of Abingdon; one sister, Kathleen Sheets, Radford; and several grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 23, in Farris Funeral Chapel with Pastor Buster Mullins officiating. Burial was in Old Glade Presbyterian Cemetery. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Francis | Albert Wesley | 22 Dec 1997 | Albert Wesley Francis, age 91, died Monday, Dec. 22, 1997 at his home in Marion. He graduated from the University of Virginia in 1928 and was co-founder with his brother, Walter, of Francis Brothers Inc., in 1938. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Snodgrass Francis. He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Ann F. and Edward Kennedy of San Pedro, Calif., and Susan F. and Jack Kirby of Marion; one sister, Annie E. Francis of Marion; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held today, Dec. 24, at 11 a.m. at Rose Lawn Cemetery with Rev. James Pollock officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marion Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 784, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Scott | Mary Lettie | 22 Dec 1997 | Mary Lettie Scott, age 91, died Monday, Dec 22, 1997 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. She was an active member of Mount Carmel United Methodist Church and was a school teacher in Smyth County for many years. She is survived by five cousins: Charles Wassum, S.D. Scott, both of Marion, Evelyn Wright of Florida, Eugene Hurst of Richlands, and Lawrence Scott of Blacksburg. Funeral services will be held today, Dec 24, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Burial will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Mount Carmel United Methodist Church, Rt. 5 Box 25, Marion, VA 24354. The family will receive friends today from 10 to 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Williams | Marvin | 22 Dec 1997 | Marvin Williams, age 81, died Monday, Dec 22, 1997, at Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. He was a member of Davis Memorial United Methodist Church of Atkins and the Marion Masonic Lodge #31 A.F. & A.M. He retired from Southwestern State Hospital in 1982, having worked there for 40 years. He is survived by his wife, Eva Shuler Williams, Atkins; and one daughter and son-in-law, Marleen and Major Robert F.D. Alberts, Silver Spring, Md. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec 26, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Calvin Tabor and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Reedy | Betty Marie | 23 Dec 1997 | Betty Marie Reedy, age 74, of Chilhowie died Tuesday, Dec 23, 1997, at Smyth County Hospital. She was of the Baptist faith and was preceded in death by her husband, James Harding Reedy. She is survived by a granddaughter, Betty Hamm, Chilhowie; five sisters, Betty Ward, Marietta, Ga., Patsy Bowman, Marion, Ruth Yule, Falls Mills, Violet Cress, Abingdon, and Lola Pennington; and three brothers, Douglas Cress, Chilhowie, Glenn Cress, Marion, and Roger Cress, Sherill’s Ford, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec 27, at Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with Elders Ben Blevins and Larry Blevins officiating. Burial will follow in St. Clair’s Bottom Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Gillespie | Levi Preston | 24 Dec 1997 | Levi Preston “Dub” Gillespie, age 81, of Chilhowie died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 1997, at Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a retired painter and was a member of Chilhowie Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Army in World War II under Col. George Patton in the European Theater. He was a member of Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. He is survived by his wife, Mozell Wright Gillespie, Chilhowie; two daughters, Charlotte Bise, McCalls Gap, and Bonnie Sue Vanhoy, Chilhowie; one son, Harold D. “Butch” Gillespie, Glade Spring; eight grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 28, at Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Chuck Herrell and the Rev. Eugene Baldwin officiating. Interment will follow in Middlefork Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Saturday at the Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to the Chilhowie Rescue Squad. Newberry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Miller | James Robert | 24 Dec 1997 | James Robert Miller, age 70, died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 1997 in the VA Medical Center in Detroit, Mich. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Hale Miller of Huntington, W.Va.; one daughter, Katherine Miller of Atlanta, Ga.; three sons, James R. Hale and Dean Miller of Huntington, W.Va., and Rodney Miller, Atlanta, Ga.; three sisters, Helen Body of Wytheville, Dorothy Grubb of Radford and Frances Lee of Sugar Grove; two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 1, at 4 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Elder Lester Turner, the Rev. Thomas Braxton and the Rev. Henry Lindsey officiating. Marion VFW Post #4667 conducted military rites. Private burial will be held at a later date. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Vipperman | Anna Blanche | 24 Dec 1997 | Anna Blanche Vipperman, age 67, of Wytheville died Wednesday, Dec 24, 1997, at Wythe County Community Hospital. A daughter of the late Andrew Jackson Vipperman and Eva Mary Schneider Vipperman, she was born in Smyth County. She was preceded in death by three sisters, Agnes Sluder, Fern Louise Vipperman and Crystal Marie Vipperman. She is survived by four sisters, Luella Authenrieth, Rural Retreat, Virgie Whitley, Havre De Grace, Md., and Ruby Cook and Myrtle Zellman, both of Bel Aire, Md.; two brothers, Louis Vipperman, Rural Retreat, and William Clarence Vipperman, Dalzell, S.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Dec 28, at 2 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel in Wytheville with the Rev. Stephen Tilley and the Rev. Thomas Bunting officiating. Interment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. The family will receive friends at Barnett Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Walton | James William (Billy) | 24 Dec 1997 | James William (Billy) Walton Sr., age 75, of Glade Spring died Wednesday, Dec 24, 1997, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He is survived by his wife, Louvene Dowell Walton; four sons, James W. Walton, Damascus, George W. Walton, Smithfield, John A. Walton, Virginia Beach, and Michael L. Walton, Winchester; three daughters, Anita Mason, Mesa, Ariz., Linda Lenhard, Columbus, Ga., and Ada Pasdiora, West Des Moines, Iowa; one sister, Sibyl W. Davis, Roanoke; 22 grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Williams Funeral Home Chapel in Chilhowie with Elders Howard Davis Jr. and J.D. Cleek officiating. Burial will be in St. Clair Bottom Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted, or memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Joyce Blevins, Treasurer, P.O. Box 905, Marion, VA 24354. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie. | |
| McAllister | Elsie Miller | 8 Jul 1924 | 25 Dec 1997 | Elsie Miller McAllister, age 73, of Damascus, formerly of Whitetop, died Thursday, Dec. 25, 1997, at Watauga Medical Center in Boone, N.C. The daughter of Charles G. and Ettie Dolinger Miller, she was born July 8, 1924, in Whitetop. She was a member of Whitetop Baptist Church and a church organist and Sunday School teacher for many years. She is survived by her husband, Cecil G. McAllister; two daughters and sons-in-law, Evelyn and Herman L. Jones, Reidsville, N.C., and Joan E. and Jaye B. Baldwin, Whitetop; two stepdaughters, Rita Blythe, Virginia Beach, and Cindy Hayes, Roanoke; two sisters, Beulah Edwards, Hillsville, and Ruby Dillard, Jefferson, N.C.; seven grandchildren; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, Dec. 28, at 3:30 p.m. at Whitetop Baptist Church with the Rev. T.A. Pennington, the Rev. Warren Wilson and the Rev. Jody Blevins officiating. Interment will be in Byars Cemetery. The body is at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence and will be taken to Whitetop Baptist Church Saturday evening. The family will receive friends there from 7 to 9 p.m. Friends and relatives may call at the home of Jaye and Joan Baldwin in Whitetop anytime. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence is in charge of arrangements. |
| Blevins | Charles Greek | 9 May 1929 | 25 Dec 1997 | Charles Greek Blevins, age 68, of Mouth of Wilson, died Thursday, Dec. 25, 1997, at his home Mr. Blevins was born May 9, 1929 at Mouth of Wilson to Willie Lee and Lola Ennice Hill Blevins. He is survived by his wife, Betty Crowe Blevins; his sister and brother in law, Mary and Virgil Elliott of Mouth of Wilson; a special niece and her husband, Susan and Roger Banks. Funeral Services will be conducted Sunday, Dec. 28, at 1 p.m. at Young’s Chapel Baptist Church, Mouth of Wilson with internment in Hall Cemetery at Volney. The Rev. Hal Eaton, Rev. Douglas Halsey and Pastor Garland Day will officiate. The family will receive friends at the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home tonight from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, care of Mrs. Abigal Boyer, 403 Churchview Lane, Fries, VA, 24330. Military rites will conducted at the graveside by Grayson County VFW Post 7726. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Independence is in charge. |
| Blevins | Marvin F. | 25 Dec 1997 | Marvin F. Blevins, age 85, of Atkins died Thursday, Dec. 25, 1997, at Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a native of Whitetop and was retired from the County of Fairfax. He attended Whitetop Baptist Church and also Green Cove Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Grace Royal Blevins, Atkins; two daughters, Mary Ann Pitkin, Leesburg, and Erma Thompson, Front Royal; seven sons, Robert Blevins, Saltville, Lee Blevins, Bridgewater, James Blevins, Martinsville, Howard Blevins, Atkins, Lyle Blevins, Saltville, Leonard Blevins, Atkins, and Roger Blevins, Chilhowie; three sisters, Mae Blevins, Green Cove, Ruby Hamm, Groseclose, and Ruth Graham of North Carolina; 37 grandchildren; 51 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Dec. 28, at 2 p.m. at Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Robert Bowman officiating. Interment will follow in the family cemetery in Whitetop. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be made to the Marion Life Saving Crew and Rescue Squad. Barnett’s Funeral Home of Marion is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blevins | W. Harlon “Bill” | 26 Dec 1997 | W. Harlon “Bill” Blevins, age 59, of Cleghorn Valley, died Friday, Dec. 26, 1997, in Smyth County Community Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Florence Sweat Blevins; one son, William Randall “Randy” Blevins, Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Robin and Kenny Lambert, Roanoke; one brother, Ernest M. Blevins, Marion; two sisters, Linda B. Simms, Marion, and Gail B. Medley, Bristol; four grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 29, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles E. Blevins and the Rev. Floyd D. Nelson officiating. Burial was in the Cleghorn Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hall | Willard Price | 26 Dec 1997 | Willard Price Hall, age 60, died Friday, Dec. 26, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Hall served in the United States Marine Corp, was a Baptist minister and a local contractor. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Jill Allison Hall; his father and mother, Herman G. and Clara Woods Hall, and a brother, Don Hall. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Sprinkle Hall of Marion; two daughters and a son-in-law, Wendy H. and John Rose of Atkins, and Keri Lynn Hall of Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Lori Fields Foster of Abingdon; one granddaughter, Kennedy Elisabeth Rose; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Bill (Dump) Hanshew, Zana and Jackie Fisher, both of Atkins, Frankie and Harold Minnick of Chilhowie, Brenda H. Blevins and Dorotha H. Elswick, both of Marion; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Grant S. Sr. and Olivene Hall, Fred E. and Pricilla Hall, James (Pete) and Mary Ann Hall and Ronald R. and Shirley Hall, all of Marion; 29 nieces and nephews, 41 great-nieces and nephews, and two great-great-nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 29, at 2 p.m. at Faith Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. J.B. Arthur, the Rev. Joe Arthur, and the Rev. Mark Lundy officiating. Burial followed in Round Hill Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Russell | Jessie S. | 27 Dec 1997 | Jessie S. (Jiggs and Homer) Russell, age 65, of Atkins, formerly of Matson Drive, Marion, died Saturday, Dec 27, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Russell was a lifelong resident of Smyth County and retired from the Marion Bottling Company having worked there for 36 years. He was of the Baptist faith and worked as a carpenter for many years. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth Dove McClure Russell; two daughters, Mrs. William (Carolyn) Hutton, Marion, and Mrs. Dexter (Kathy) Sheets, Chilhowie; one son, Steven Ray Russell, of the home; two brothers, William Thomas Russell, Marion, and Johnny Lee Russell, Chilhowie; five sisters, Virginia Romans, Mabel Young, Peggy Sheffield, all of Marion, Mary Clark, Petersburg, and Louise Lloyd, Roanoke; five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec 30, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Neitch officiating. Interment followed in Roselawn Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Widener | Mildred Cole | 27 Dec 1997 | Mildred Cole Widener, age 84, of Glade Spring, died Saturday, Dec 27, 1997 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. She was a lifelong resident of Widener’s Valley, a former member of Masada Methodist Church and a member of Wright’s Chapel United Methodist Church. She was a former school teacher. She was preceded in death by her parents, Newton Fitzhugh and Martha Bishop Widener; five brothers and two sisters. Survivors include 10 nephews: Ralph Dean Widener, Donald E. Widener, Samuel L. Widener and Jerry M. Widener, all of Damascus, James Phillip Widener, Las Vegas, Nev., Stanley A. Widener, Hampton, Kermit B. Widener, Bristol, Tenn., Paul Grant Widener Jr., Glade Spring, Larry N. Widener, Spotsylvania, and Michael F. Widener, Phoenix, Ariz.; two nieces, Martha Widener Tolcher, Hampton, Ga., and Nancy Widener Schoffstall, Glade Spring; several great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec 30, in Wright’s Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Harry Layell and the Rev. R.J. Cullop officiating. Burial was in Bishop-Rush Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to Bishop-Rush Creek Cemetery Fund, c/o John M. Bishop, 17241 Colgate Drive, Glade Spring, VA 24340. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Brickey | C.P. Carl, Sr. | 28 Dec 1997 | C.P. “Carl” Brickey Sr., age 91, of Broadford, died Sunday, Dec. 28, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a lifetime resident of Smyth County where he was a member of The Roberts Chapel United Methodist Church, serving many years as Sunday school superintendent and Sunday school teacher. He attended Emory & Henry College, was on the staff of the U.S. Geological Survey, retired from Olin Corporation and was a farmer in the Rich Valley area. He served on soil conservation and planning organizations, as well as the Rich Valley Fair and Horse Show Association, Rich Valley Farmer’s Club and the I-HEY Alumni Association of Emory & Henry College. His greatest contribution was to family and church. Survivors include his wife, Lois D. Brickey; one son and daughter-in-law, C.P. Jr. and Sue (Hicks) Brickey, Broadford; one daughter and son-in-law, Page B. and Gary Arnold, Saltville; three grandchildren: Gary Arnold, Preston Brickey and Kathy Pearce; four great-grandchildren: Carl Preston Brickey IV, Alex Michael Brickey, Chelsea P. Pearce and Morgan K. Pearce; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, in Roberts Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bill Cahill and the Rev. Harry Tindell officiating. Burial was in Middlefork Cemetery, Seven Mile Ford. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Saltville Rescue Squad. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Leedy | Everette W. | 28 Dec 1997 | 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. | |
| Seabolt | John Preston | 28 Dec 1997 | John Preston Seabolt, age 61, died Sunday, Dec 28, 1997 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Smyth County, the son of the late Samuel Seabolt and Effie Carmel Smith Parks. He is survived by one daughter, Valeria Effie Seabolt, La Center, Ky.; two sons, John Anthony Seabolt, Gaithersburg, Md., and Roger Laine Seabolt, Marion; one stepdaughter, Sharon Sue Crandall, Marion; one stepson, Tommy Lee Ring, Danville, Ill.; one brother, Marion Byrd Seabolt, Rural Retreat; four half-brothers, Bobby Dean Parks, Rural Retreat, Ray Vernon Parks, Kenneth Eugene Parks, and Ancil Perry Parks, all of Wytheville; six grandchildren, nine step-grandchildren, one great-granddaughter, and six step-great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Dec 31, at 1 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Michael Hoyle officiating. Interment will follow in the Kimberlin Lutheran Church Cemetery in Rural Retreat. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the service. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Barker | Eli W. “Dub” | 29 Dec 1997 | Eli W. (Dub) Barker, age 72, died Monday, Dec. 29, 1997 at his home in Marion. Survivors include his wife, Fannie Alice Martin Barker, Marion; two daughters, Anne Greer, Apopka, Fla., and Fran Horne, Wytheville; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild; five sisters: Stella Craft, Jean Gillespie, Nellie Smith, Goldie Carpenter, all of Marion, and Allene Roop, Bristol. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 2, at 11 a.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. William Slater and the Rev. Charles E. Blevins officiating. Interment followed in Troutdale Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marion Baptist Church Building Fund. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wheeler | Winnie W. | 29 Dec 1997 | Winnie W. Wheeler, age 86, died Monday, Dec 29, 1997 at her home in Marion. Mrs. Wheeler was a lifelong resident of Smyth County and was preceded in death by her husband, Louis C. Wheeler Jr. She was retired from Southwestern State Hospital having worked there for over 10 years. She was a member of the Marion Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Lewis and Emma Jo Johnson of Marion; one sister, Georgia Richardson, Marion; two grandchildren, Charles L. Johnson and Billy Joe Johnson; two great-grandchildren, Sarah E. Johnson and Britton E. Johnson; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Dec 31, in the Marion Baptist Church with Dr. William Slater officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the services. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hicks | Joy F. | 30 Dec 1997 | Joy F. Hicks, age 46, of Glade Spring, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a graduate of Patrick Henry High School and Roanoke Business College. She was owner/operator of Hicks Tire Company, Glade Spring. Survivors include her husband, Fred Hicks; one daughter, Ellen Lesley Hicks, Glade Spring; one brother, Dan Forrester, Suffolk; one half-brother, Jerry Forrester, Marion; one nephew, Van Forrester; special friends, Morgan McClure and Billie Lester; and one aunt, Margie Caywood. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, in Farris Funeral Chapel with Pastor Bobby Dunn and Pastor Frank Branson officiating. Committal services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 2, in Mt. Rose Cemetery, Glade Spring. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Neal | Glenda Haynes | 30 Dec 1997 | Glenda Haynes Neal, age 68, died Tuesday, Dec. 30, 1997 at her home in Saltville. She was a member of the Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church in Saltville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Susie and Lawrence Haynes; one sister, Nancy Haynes McNew. Survivors include her husband, Philip “Tuck” Neal; three daughters and sons-in-law, Winky and Jimmy Holman and Vanessa and Allen Tolbert, all of Marion, and Susie and Dean Call, Saltville; two sons, Mike Neal and Greg Neal, both of Saltville; two daughters-in-law, Drema Neal and Pauline Neal, both of Saltville; two sisters, Verna Cassidy, Saltville, and Mary Billings, Bristol; one brother, Sam Haynes, Bristol, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Mrs. Scott (Angie) Whitehead, Shane Miller and Jason Neal; six step-grandchildren: Jimmy Tolbert, David Tolbert, Sabrina Hilton, John Pearce, Shelia Brewer and Tina Holman; one great-granddaughter, Kasey Whitehead; one step-great-granddaughter, Brandi Brewer; several nieces and nephews; four special friends, Julie Doane, Lucille Mitchell, Cathy French and Delores Terry. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 31, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kyle French, the Rev. Bobby Collins and the Rev. Bill Cahill officiating. Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 1, in Rich Valley Presbyterian Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Saltville Rescue Squad. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Goodman | Helen P. | 31 Dec 1997 | Helen P. Goodman, age 79, of Mt. Wolf, Penn., formerly of Rising Sun, Md., died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1997 in Manor Care Kingston, York, Penn. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Eugene Goodman on Jan. 24, 1992. She was born in Meadowview, the daughter of the late Henry O. and Lethia Bonnie Ryan Parris. She worked for RCA in Lancaster, Penn., retiring in 1978. She lived in Mt. Wolf, York County, Penn., for three years, in Rising Sun, Md., from 1973-93, and in Nottingham, Penn., from 1958-1973. She was a member of Calvary Missionary Baptist Church, Rising Sun, Md., founded by her late husband on Dec. 31, 1963. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Dan Parris, Jack Parris and John Parris. Surviving are one son, John H. Goodman of Badin Lake, N.C.; two daughters, Doris Daniel of Calvert, Md., and Ginny Hagens of Mt. Wolf, Penn.; six grandchildren; six great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Jan. 4, at 3 p.m. at Porters Grove Baptist Church in Rising Sun, Md. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1:30-3 p.m. at the Porters Grove Baptist Church. In lieu of flowers contributions in her memory may be made to the Temple Baptist Church Mission Fund, 2550 Pine Grove Rd., York, Penn. 17403. Edward L. Collins Funeral Home in Oxford, Penn., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Purcell | Gerald C. | 31 Dec 1997 | Gerald C. Purcell, age 72, of Kennesaw, Ga., died Wednesday, Dec. 31, 1997. He was a native of Wilder, had lived in Georgia since 1965, and retired from the Air Force after 23 years, having served during the Korean War. He retired from the EPA as an environmental technician with 20 years of service. Survivors include one son, Aaron Jay Purcell, Acworth, Ga.; two daughters, Donna Westmoreland, Marietta, Ga., and Diana Reavis, Kennesaw, Ga.; one sister, Nancy Loraine Anders, Marion; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral services and burial were held Friday, Jan. 2, in Kennesaw, Ga. Winkenhofer Pine Ridge Funeral Home, Kennesaw, Ga., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Talbert | Samuel G. | 31 Dec 1997 | Samuel G. Talbert, age 75, of Saltville, died Wednesday, Dec 31, 1997 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Attie Hyman Talbert, and was a veteran of World War II. He retired from Olin Corporation and was a lifetime farmer. Survivors include five sons: Dale Talbert, George Talbert and Darrell Talbert, all of Saltville, Charles Talbert, South Carolina, and Bill Talbert, Marion; two daughters and sons-in-law, Molly and Floyd Taylor, Abingdon, and Lena and Louie Stevenson, Saltville; two daughters-in- law, Regina Greer Talbert, Saltville, and Norma Talbert, South Carolina; six granddaughters; one grandson; two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Jan 3, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Billy Gillespie and the Rev. Jennings Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Elizabeth Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to Saltville Rescue Squad. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Akers | Irving Nile | 1 Jan 1998 | Irving Nile Akers, age 85, of Rural Retreat, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 1998 in the Edgemont Center in Wytheville. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Lacy and Callie Atkins Akers; his wife, Frances Neff Akers; and two brothers, Byron (Chub) and Bill Akers. Mr. Akers was a longtime member of Grace Lutheran Church. He had served in the United States Marine Corp during World War II, of which 3 1/2 years was spent as a prisoner of war in Japan. Following his discharge from the Marines, he was employed as a Lieutenant on the Guard Force, Radford Army Ammunition Plant where he retired after 25 years of service. Mr. Akers was a 32nd degree Mason, Shriner, Kazim Temple, Roanoke, and a member of Mt. Airy Masonic Lodge #226 and American Legion Post #229. His civic activities included serving on the Rural Retreat Town Council and a representative to the Smyth-Wythe Joint Airport Commission for several years. He also was a licensed amateur radio operator. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Francis Irving (Frank) and Jan Akers, Hillsborough, Calif.; three grandchildren: Kimberly Dawn Akers, Seattle, Wash., James Christopher Akers, Cary, N.C., and Blair and John Akers, Hillsborough, Calif.; four step- daughters and sons-in-law, Jacqueline Kidd and Bill King, Wytheville, June Kidd Wheeler, Atkins, Jean Kidd and Phil Delp, Rural Retreat, and Joyce Kidd and Bob Whitmer, Radford; two brothers and three sisters-in-law, Claude Lee and Lou Akers, and Ann Akers, all of Texas City, Texas, and Woodrow and Helen Akers, Wytheville. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 5, at 3 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Larry M. Bollinger officiating. Interment followed in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat with Mt. Airy Masonic Lodge #226 conducting Masonic Rites and American Legion Post #229 conducting military rites. The family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Emergency Services or the Grace Lutheran Church. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Boardwine | Anna Sue | 1 Jan 1998 | Anna Sue Boardwine, age 72, of Abingdon, died Thursday, Jan. 1, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. Survivors include two sons, Eddie Boardwine, Saltville, and Roger Boardwine, Marion; two brothers, Hack Henderson, North Port, Fla., and George Henderson, Key West, Fla.; one sister, Helen Poston, North Port, Fla.; one granddaughter, Tammy Boardwine; two step-granddaughters, Melanie McKinney and Amy Catron; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 2, in Mount Rose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cassidy | Annie E. | 1 Jan 1998 | Annie E. Cassidy, age 91, of Hickory, N.C., died Thursday, Jan. 1, 1998 in Frye Medical Center, Hickory. She was the widow of James E. “Dutch” Cassidy. Survivors include one sister, Betty Smith, Saltville; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 3, in Elizabeth Cemetery with the Rev. Ray Rolen officiating. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Slagle | Harold Gordon | 1 Jan 1998 | Harold Gordon Slagle, age 73, of Dickinson, Texas, died Thursday, Jan 1, 1998 in St. John’s Hospital, Dickinson, Texas. Mr. Slagle was a World War II Air Corp Veteran and was a life member of Goldthwaite VFW Post. He is survived by five daughters: Belinda Wiedebusch of Brownwood, Texas; Beverly Hetzel of Trinity, Texas; Monica Thomison of Dickinson, Texas; Sheila Hammond of Leslie, Ga.; and Terry Higgins of Santa Fe, Texas; one brother, Graham Claude Slagle of Ennis, Texas; two sisters, Roberta Hayton of Sugar Grove, and Genevieve Bowen of Marion; nine grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan 3, at 2 p.m. at Stacy-Wilkins Chapel in Goldthwaite, Texas with the Rev. Butch Foster officiating. Burial followed in Goldthwaite Memorial Cemetery. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Snodgrass | Mazia Mabel | 1 Jan 1998 | Mazia Mabel Snodgrass, age 93, died Thursday, Jan 1, 1998 at her home in Saltville. She was a member of Main Street Christian Church, Saltville, and a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Saltville. She was the widow of Sidney C. Snodgrass Sr. Survivors include one son, Sidney C. Snodgrass Jr., Chilhowie; one daughter, Loretta S. McDaniel, Kingsport; one sister-in-law, Ethel Dancy, Meadowview; 16 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. today, Jan 3, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Kyle French and the Rev. Andy Bresnock officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bowman | Anite Louise “Edie” | 2 Jan 1998 | Anita Louise (Edie) Bowman, age 51, of Chilhowie, died Friday, Jan. 2, 1998 in the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. Mrs. Bowman was born in Bristol and had lived most of her adult life in Smyth County. She was employed for several years at Buster Brown in Marion and was an assistant manager with Hardees in Marion. She was also a licensed cosmetologist. Survivors include her husband, Ray Bowman Jr., Chilhowie; one daughter, April Eller, Marion; one son, Roger Bowman, Chilhowie; two sisters, Annette Lynch, Roanoke, and Jeanne Matarazo, Jacksonville, Fla.; two brothers, Ronnie Sharp, Haysi, and David Sharp, Statesville, N.C.; her stepmother, Nina Sharp, Bristol, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, Jan. 4, at 2 p.m. at the Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Blevins and the Rev. Joe Powers officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight at Barnett’s Funeral Home. | |
| Price | Cecil Monroe | 2 Jan 1998 | Cecil Monroe Price, age 83, died Friday, Jan. 2, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Survivors include one brother, Oscar Price, Atkins; four nieces, Catherine Dunford, Atkins, Mrs. Neal (Minnie) Anderson and Bonnie Lou Talmadge, both of Marion, and Sylvia Wertz, Rocky Mount; one nephew, Ralph Price, Elon College, N.C.; several great-nieces and great- nephews. Graveside services were held Sunday, Jan. 4, at 4 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Groseclose with the Rev. Rance Edwards officiating. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Russell | Albert Richard (Poss) | 2 Jan 1998 | Rev. Albert Richard (Poss) Russell, age 87, died Friday, Jan 2, 1998 in the Francis Marion Manor. Rev. Russell was a native of Smyth County and had lived several years in the Cokeysville, Md., area. He was ordained as a holiness minister in North Carolina and preached for over 30 years. He also worked in several rock quarries in Southwest Virginia and Maryland and at Brunswick in the lumber yard. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ellen Hamby Russell; a nephew, Jessie “Jiggs” Russell; and a niece, Ellen Russell Shupe. Survivors include five nieces, Virginia Romans, Mabel Young, Peggy Sheffield, all of Marion, Mary Clark, Petersburg, and Louise Lloyd, Roanoke; two nephews, William Thomas Russell, Marion, and Johnny Lee Russell, Chilhowie; several great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, Jan 5, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. J.B. Wade officiating. Interment will follow in the Rowland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday, Jan 4, at the Funeral Home. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Jones | Clarence Early “Bo” | 17 Feb 1923 | 3 Jan 1998 | Clarence Early (Bo) Jones, age 74, died Jan. 3, 1998 in the Arbor Medical Center in Seminole, Fla., after a long illness. Mr. Jones was born Feb. 17, 1923 in Speedwell. He is survived by his wife, Sally Cress Jones, Pinellas Park, Fla.; three stepdaughters, Mary Bowie of Pinellas Park, Fla., Pat Bowen of Frostproof, Fla., and Kay Signoralli of Seminole, Fla.; one stepson, Richard Duncan of Colorado Springs, Colo.; one sister, Lois J. Ogle of Marion; one brother, Harry F. Jones of Chattanooga, Tenn. Graveside services were held Thursday, Jan. 8, at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell, Fla. This is a courtesy funeral announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. |
| Larmer | Bertha Lee Smith | 3 Jan 1998 | 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. | |
| Pritt | Wallace | 3 Jan 1998 | Wallace Pritt, age 96, died Saturday, Jan. 3, 1998 in Francis Marion Manor. Mr. Pritt was a native of the Bath County area and had been living in Konnarock and the Smyth County area for several years. He is survived by many friends from Trivett’s Rest Home, the Ridgefield Retirement Home and Francis Marion Manor. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Jan. 6, in the Pritt Family Cemetery in Bath County. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Poston | Gertrude | 4 Jan 1998 | Gertrude Gray Poston, age 89, died Sunday, Jan. 4, 1998 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Poston was a native of the Rich Valley area of Smyth County. She was a loving mother and a good Christian woman. She was the widow of the Rev. Herbert Poston. Survivors include one daughter, Betty Poston, Marion; one son, Jack Poston, Marion; four grandchildren, Patty Blevins, Penny Hale, Cindy Britton, and Celeste Williams; five great- grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 7, in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Billy Dean and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Interment was in the Ridgedale Cemetery in Rich Valley. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Smith | David | 4 Jan 1998 | David Smith, age 55, of Rogersville, Tenn., died Sunday, Jan 4, 1998 in Lakeway Regional Hospital, Morristown, Tenn. Mr. Smith was retired from Virginia National Guard, was a veteran of Desert Storm and a member of American Legion Hammond Post 21, Rogersville, Tenn. He was employed with First Tennessee Human Resource Agency. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Smith; one daughter, Sherry Call, Saltville; one son, David Wayne Smith, Florida; his parents, Tivis and Ruth Smith, Saltville; two sisters, Merilyn Armstrong, Radford, and Mildred Surber, Saltville; four brothers, Don Smith, Kingsport, Tenn., Ed Smith, Matthews, N.C., Earl Smith, Wytheville, and Howard Smith, Johnson City, Tenn.; two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Jan 7, in Rogersville with burial Thursday, Jan 8, in Glade Spring. Colboch-Price Funeral Home in Rogersville, Tenn., is in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by D.R. Henderson Funeral Home of Saltville. | |
| Thompson | Jean | 4 Jan 1998 | Jean Cumbow Thompson, age 59, died Sunday, Jan 4, 1998 at her home in Greer, S.C. She was a native of Abingdon and had received a B.S. degree from Eastern Illinois University. She held a RN degree from Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon, and also was a member of Northeast Church of Christ. Survivors include her husband, William D. Thompson; two daughters, Tamra L. Toussaint, Gaithersburg, Md., and Angela R. Thompson, Greenville, S.C.; one son, Darrell W. Thompson, Greer, S.C.; two brothers, J.W. Cumbow, Rural Retreat, and Ronald Cumbow, Atkins; three sisters, Pauline Holmes, Abingdon, Alice Cumbow, Bristol, and Dorothy ReMine, Roanoke. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan 8, in Greer, S.C. Memorials may be made to the Greenville County Cancer Society, 113 Mills Ave., Greenville, S.C. 29605. Wood Mortuary Inc. in Greer, S.C., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Clear | Mattie Oakes | 5 Jan 1998 | Mattie Oakes Clear, age 95, died Monday, Jan. 5, 1998 at her home in Broadford. She was the widow of John Albert Clear. Survivors include one son, Cecil Clear, Glenville, W.Va.; four daughters, Delcie Elliott of the home, Sylvia Clear Couch, Richmond, Janet Surber, Chase City, and Carol Hayden, Spotsylvania; two sisters, Mae Carter, Saltville, and Ruth Seymour, Marion; 20 grandchildren; 34 great- grandchildren; eight greatgreat-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 8, in Ridgedale Cemetery with the Rev. Bill Cahill and the Rev. Luther Watson officiating. 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. | |
| Hash | Stan | 5 Jan 1998 | Stan Hash, age 60, of Gate City, died Monday, Jan. 5, 1998 in Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, Tenn. Mr. Hash was a member of the Higher Ground Baptist Church in Kingsport, Tenn. He had a great love for baseball, and was an umpire for the minor league and the little league for many years. He is survived by his wife, Holly Bonnin Hash of Gate City; one daughter, Staff Sergeant Denisa Darlene Robinson, United States Air Force, Fort Gordon, Ga.; five sons, Stanley (Buddy) Hash Jr., and Kyle (Beaver) Hash, both of Covington, Ga., Darrell Hash of Gate City, Stanley (Butch) Hash and Chad Hash, both of West Palm Beach, Fla.; two stepsons, Chris Abston and Justin Abston, both of Gate City; one stepdaughter, Lizzy Abston, Gate City; his mother, Virginia Wilson Hash of Marion; one sister, Loretta Hash Drake of Jonesville; three brothers, Lee Hash of Culpeper, Jim Hash of Marion, and Morris Hash of Cocoa, Fla.; nine grandchildren; two aunts, Tensie Testerman of Blacksburg, and Helen Hash of Ghent, W.Va. Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 8, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Phil Hoskins officiating. Burial followed in Riverside Cemetery in Chilhowie. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Mullins | Lelia S. | 5 Jan 1998 | Lelia S. Mullins, age 85, of Glade Spring, died Monday, Jan. 5, 1998 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. She was a lifelong resident of Glade Spring, a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and the widow of Garnett Mullins. Survivors include one sister, Connie L. Roop, Aiken, S.C.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 6, in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Wayne Parsons officiating. Committal services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Jan. 7, in Old Glade Presbyterian Cemetery. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hart | Hallie Othella Grubb | 11 Mar 1911 | 6 Jan 1998 | Hallie Othella Grubb Hart, age 86, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 1998 in the Abingdon Manor Rest Home in Abingdon. Mrs. Hart was born March 11, 1911 to the late Franklin Grubb and Lavlett Sue Victoria Grubb in Grant. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Claude E. Hart, and her second husband, Greenville Brewer. She is survived by three daughters, Lavern Caldwell, Delephine Hart, and Crystal Zimmerman; five sons, Joseph Hart, David Ray Brewer, George Roy Brewer, James Lawrence Brewer, and Billy Joseph Brewer; one sister, Texas Cornett, Marion; 20 grandchildren and numerous great- grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Jan. 8, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Harry Booher officiating. Interment followed in the Grubb Cemetery in Grant. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Grubb Memorial Cemetery, c/o Max Grubb, Grant, VA or Joe Hart, Mouth of Wilson. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Hand | Robert C. “Bob” | 6 Jan 1998 | Robert C. “Bob” Hand, age 62, of Troutdale, died Tuesday, Jan. 6, 1998 in Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center, Kingsport, Tenn. He was a native of Washington County and was a former resident of Damascus. He was a former employee of Columbus McKinnon Corp., and was a U.S. Army Reserve veteran. Mr. Hand was a member of Troutdale Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Lois W. Hand; two daughters, Mrs. Tommy (Rebecca) O’Quinn, Meadowview, and Mrs. Marty (Kathy) Ratliff, Damascus; one son, Robert Charles Hand, of the home; three sisters, Delcie Eastridge, Damascus, Leona Stanley, Glade Spring, and Mary Potter, Abingdon; two brothers, James Hand, Damascus, and Ralph Hand, Abingdon; one granddaughter, Jennifer O’Quinn; three grandsons, Gus, Colt and Heath Ratliff; several nieces and nephews including special niece Julie Anne Parks. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, in First Baptist Church, Damascus, with the Rev. Don Lasley, the Rev. Gregory Arnold and the Rev. Scott Flippin officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park, Damascus. Campbell Funeral Home in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Rosen | Esther Shedden | 2 Dec 1901 | 7 Jan 1998 | Esther Shedden Scott Rosen, age 96, died Jan 7, 1998 in Perry Lutheran Home, Perry, Iowa. She was preceded in death by her husband, Erik Ragnar Rosen; a daughter, Carrie S. Hamann; and an infant son, William J. Rosen. Mrs. Rosen was born in Iowa on Dec 2, 1901, the daughter of Methodist missionaries and spent her childhood in Elkhart, Cambridge and Des Moines, Iowa. At 18, she met and married Mr. Rosen, a Swedish immigrant homesteader in Montana. After a short stay in Montana, they returned to Iowa and lived in Des Moines and Fort Dodge. The family moved to Marion in 1953 and Mrs. Rosen returned to Iowa in 1988. She is survived by two daughters, Judith K. Poffenbarger of Omaha, Neb., and Donna R. Sexton of Atkins; five sons: Edgar L. Rosen of Taylorsville, N.C., Norman L. Rosen of Fort Dodge, Iowa, Dan A. Rosen of Vienna, Clifford N. Rosen, Hampton, and Joel Q.S. Rosen of Arlington; 17 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan 12, at 11 a.m. at Davis Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. Calvin Tabor officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. |
| Hidalgo-Gato | Mercedes Miyares | 7 Jan 1998 | Mercedes Miyares Hidalgo-Gato, age 89, died Wednesday, Jan. 7, 1998 at her home in Marion. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Mercedes Blattner and Dr. Carlos L. Blattner, Marion, and Elana Diaz, Chicago, Ill.; one grandson and wife, Alexander and Tammy Blattner, Marion; one great-grandson, Christopher Blattner; one step-grandson and family, Dr. Carlos J. Blattner, wife Brenda and daughter Threasa, Galax. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. Friday, Jan. 9, at Rose Lawn Cemetery with Father Bob Krenik officiating. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Nutter | Richard Van | 8 Jan 1998 | Richard Van Nutter, age 67, died Thursday, Jan. 8, 1998 at his home in Saltville. He was a former Olin employee and a retired employee of Westinghouse Corp. He was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy, Bristol, Tenn., and was a deacon in the church for 30 years. Survivors include his wife, Zelda Routh Nutter; three sons, Richard W. “Dicky” Nutter, Blountville, Tenn., Ricky Nutter, Saltville and Mickey Nutter, Bristol; his mother, Mary Exie Nutter, Glade Spring; two brothers, Malcolm Nutter, Cleveland, Tenn., and Harold “Jim” Nutter, Woodlawn; two sisters, Janet DeBord, Abingdon, and Mary McFarlane, Meadowview; three daughters-in-law, Norah, Jackie and Teresa; his mother-in-law, Virgie Routh; six grandchildren; two great-grandsons; several aunts, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Jan. 10, at 2 p.m. in the Church of God of Prophecy, Chilhowie, with the Rev. Melvin Rector, the Rev. Dan Lawson and the Rev. Robert Cook officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Church of God of Prophecy. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Reid | Russell Homer | 8 Jan 1998 | Russell Homer Reid, age 74, died Thursday, Jan 8, 1998 at his home in Chilhowie. He was a native of Laurel Bloomery, Tenn., and had lived in Chilhowie for the past 40 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Noah Henley and Ida Fritts Reid; two brothers, Frank Reid and Fred Reid. He was the owner and operator of Reid’s Store, a retired farmer and a member of Lebanon United Methodist Church, Chilhowie. Survivors include his wife, Julia “Judy” Reid; two sons and daughters-in-law, James R. “Jim” and Pat Reid, Chilhowie, and William H. and Mary Reid, Stuarts Draft; one brother and sister-in-law, Heird and Hazel Reid, Mountain City, Tenn.; one granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Lisa and Kenny Kock; two nephews and four nieces. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, Jan 9, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. R.J. Cullop and the Rev. Lloyd L. Sheets officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Jan 10, in Lebanon Cemetery, Chilhowie. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Joyce Blevins, Treasurer, P.O. Box 905, Marion, VA 24354, or a charity of your choice. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Kiser | Ada Lewis | 1 Mar 1897 | 9 Jan 1998 | Ada Lewis Kiser, age 100, died Friday, Jan. 9, 1998 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. Born March 1, 1897 in Tazewell, she had been a resident of Marion since 1933 and was a long time member of the Marion Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Gent Kiser in 1946 and by her only son, George William Kiser in 1977. Surviving are her daughter-in-law, Mrs. George W. (Dottie) Kiser of Marion; two grandsons, Dr. William David Kiser of Marion and James Donald Kiser of Spartanburg, S.C.; three great- grandchildren: Stephanie Dawn Kiser, Amy Elizabeth Kiser and Brett Christopher Kiser. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 10, at 2:30 p.m. at the Marion Baptist Church with Dr. William A. Slater and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Graveside services were held Sunday, Jan. 11, at 2:30 p.m. in the Maplewood Cemetery in Tazewell. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Marion Baptist Church, 1258 North Main St., Marion, VA 24354 or to the Marion Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 784, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. |
| Correll | Evelyn Taylor | 9 Jan 1998 | Evelyn Taylor Corell, age 81, of Tannersville, died Friday, Jan. 9, 1998 in Tazewell Community Hospital. She was a retired school teacher of Smyth County and a member of Thompson Valley Presbyterian Church. She was the widow of W.T. Corell Jr. Survivors include one son, Bill Tom Corell, Tannersville; two daughters, Margaret Stephenson and Barbara Bell, both of Chesapeake; one brother, Robert Taylor, Abingdon; one sister, Tivis Cockerville, Charlottesville; seven grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Jan. 12, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tempee Fussell and the Rev. Wiley Neal officiating. Burial was in the Corell Family Cemetery, Tannersville. Donations may be made to Highland Presbyterian Home, Wytheville. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Farmer | Howard T. | 9 Jan 1998 | Howard T. Farmer, age 58, of Elizabethton, Tenn., died Friday, Jan. 9, 1998 at Columbia Sycamore Shoals Hospital. A native of Green Cove, living in Carter County for the past 37 years, he was the son of the late Robert and Fannie McCoy Farmer. He was a member of the Green Cove Christian Church, attending the Stoney Creek Baptist Church. Mr. Farmer was an employee of Snap-On Tools. He was preceded in death by a half-sister, Faye Luther. Survivors include his wife, Gennivee Taylor Farmer, of the home; one son, Jeffrey Howard Farmer, of the home; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Janet and Carroll Hall, Bealeton, and Shirley and T.A. Testerman, Midland; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, Jan. 12, in the Autumn Chapel of Tetrick Funeral Home with the Rev. Richard Estep and the Rev. Leonard Bowers officiating. Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 13, at Taylor Cemetery. Tetrick Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sadler | Mabel | 9 Jan 1998 | Mabel Blessing Sadler, age 84, of Wytheville, died Friday, Jan 9, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of Earl W. Sadler. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, Rebekah Lodge 57, Wytheville. Survivors include one daughter, Marlene Winters, Marion; one sister, Juanita Jackson, Wytheville; two grandsons, Brigen Winters, Arlington, and Martin Winters, Charlottesville; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service was conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, Jan 11, in Grubb Funeral Home Chapel in Wytheville with the Rev. Charles Burnett and the Rev. James Pollack officiating. Interment was in Westend Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the National Multiple Sclerosis Foundation. The Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Gordon | Mary D. | 10 Jan 1998 | Mary D. Gordon, age 80, died Saturday, Jan. 10, 1998 at her home in Chesapeake. Mrs. Gordon was born in Rural Retreat, the daughter of the late Henry H. and Caldonna Van Hoozier Gordon. She was the widow of Marion Gordon Sr. She is survived by two daughters, Martha Pennington, Chesapeake, and Sylvia Albert, Virginia Beach; one son, Marion Gordon Jr., Middletown, Md.; two sisters, Josie Gordon, Rural Retreat, and Carrie Poe, Marion; three half-sisters, Betty Wynn and Mary Jane Tuggle, both of Rural Retreat, and Helena Sharror of Harpers Ferry, W.Va.; three half brothers, Douglas Gordon, Lacy Gordon and Danny Gordon, all of Rural Retreat; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 14, at 1 p.m. in Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James Alley officiating. Interment was in the Black Lick Cemetery in Rural Retreat. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lester | Barbara Hazel | 10 Jan 1998 | 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. | |
| Davidson | Lewis Earl | 11 Oct 1926 | 11 Jan 1998 | Lewis Earl Davidson, age 71, of Pulaski, died Sunday, Jan. 11, 1998. He was born Oct. 11, 1926 in Saltville, the son of the late Soney Davidson and Mabel Olinger Davidson. He was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, Radford, and had been a resident of Pulaski for 44 years. Mr. Davidson was retired from Southland Life Ins. Co., and worked part time for Continental Western Life and Settlers Life Ins. Co. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Dorothy Robinson Davidson; two sons, Roger L. Davidson and wife Jeanie, Deerfield Beach, Fla., and Allen S. Davidson and wife Martha, Rockingham, N.C.; one grandson, Bradley P. Davidson, Deerfield Beach, Fla.; one granddaughter, Emily M. Davidson, Rockingham, N.C.; two brothers, Bobby Davidson, Saltville, and Irvin Davidson, Newport, Tenn.; two sisters, Mrs. Herbert “Dreama” Warren, Winston-Salem, N.C., and Mrs. David “Norma” Taylor, Martinsville; two aunts, Mrs. Jack Haynes and “Susies,” Saltville, and Mrs. Katherine Hawthorne, Bristol, Tenn.; many nephews, nieces, and cousins; three special friends, Melvin Tolbert, Mrs. Margaret Thompson, and Jesse Kerns. Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 14, at 11 a.m. at Christ Lutheran Church, Radford, with the Rev. John McCandlish officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christ Lutheran Church, 205 Harvey St., Radford, VA 24241 or to Gentle Shephard Hospice, P.O. Box 3754, Radford, VA 24143. Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home in Pulaski is in charge of arrangements. |
| Sink | Jerry Robert | 11 Jan 1998 | Jerry Robert Sink, age 47, died Sunday, Jan 11, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tenn. Mr. Sink was of the Baptist faith and was a beloved member of the W.W. Scott Senior Center. He is survived by one daughter, Tresila S. Lambert of Austinville; one son, Brandon Sink of Bland; one sister, Kathy Harner of Bland; one brother, Gary Sink of Bland; a special friend, Helen Haynes. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan 14, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Herman Cress officiating. Private burial was held in Round Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the W.W. Scott Senior Center, 307 S. Park St., Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blevins | Katie June | 12 Jan 1998 | Katie June Blevins, age 67, died Monday, Jan. 12, 1998 at her home in Marion. She attended the Marion First Church of God. She is survived by two daughters, Nadine Wogoman, Piqua, Ohio, and June Newman, Rural Retreat; one son, Alex Whillock, Dayton, Ohio; two sisters, Pauline Coe, Chilhowie, and Lola Frye, Dublin; one brother, Alan Blevins; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, at Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mountain View Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Moorhead | Alma June “Medley” | 12 Jan 1998 | Alma “Medley” June Moorhead, age 58, died Monday, Jan. 12, 1998 in the Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre de Grace, Md. She was born in Sugar Grove to the late James Stewart and Juanita Lavoun Wyatt Medley and worked as a loan officer for Harco Federal Credit Union in Bel Air, Md. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Sharon F. Cullum, and one sister, Jean Bengry. Survivors include her husband of 25 years, James R. Moorhead; three sons, Michael W. McMillion, Galax, John J. Moorhead, Aberdeen, Md., and James D. Moorhead, Churchville, Md.; three daughters, Mary Lee Culbreth, Locust Grove, Ga., Janie Heckman, Colora, and Kimberley L. Boone, Delta, Penn.; two brothers, James R. Medley, Kingsville, Md., and William E. Medley Sr., Bel Air, Md.; six sisters, Joyce G. Tuggle, Gainsville, Texas, Ivy S. Smith, Bland, Eva Louise Mills and Phyllis D. Myers, both of Rural Retreat, Nicky Bonner, Elkton, Md., and Lois F. Freeman, Marion; 13 grandchildren; one great- grandchild. Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 15, at 1 p.m. at Tarring-Cargo Funeral Chapel in Aberdeen, Md., with Dr. David Hall officiating. Interment was in Harford Memorial Gardens. Tarring-Cargo Funeral Service in Aberdeen, Md., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Ramsey | Ernest “Pete” | 12 Jan 1998 | Ernest “Pete” Ramsey, age 86, died Monday, Jan 12, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Ramsey was a native of Washington County and was retired from the Southwestern State Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Kate Rosenbalm Ramsey; one daughter, Nancy Ann Bales, Woodstock, Ga.; two sons, Ernest (Eddie) Ramsey, Hodges, S.C., and Robert (Bob) Ramsey, Marion; two sisters, Mary Virginia Ramsey, Johnson City, Tenn., and Margie Thomas, Bristol, Tenn.; one grandson, Robert Ramsey Jr., Roanoke; three granddaughters, Tammy Ramsey Alls, Shawsville, Sandra Ramsey Dunford, Max Meadows, and Rebecca L. Ramsey, Roswell, Ga.; two great-grandsons, Andrew Anderson, Christiansburg, and Michael Dunford, Max Meadows; three great-granddaughters, Mellissa Anderson, Christiansburg, Rachael Marie Ramsey, Roanoke, Andrea Megan Dunford, Max Meadows; one son-in-law, Dan Bales, Woodstock, Ga.; two daughters-in-law, Loretta Ramsey, Hodges, S.C., Carolyn Ramsey, Marion. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. today, Jan 14, in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mowrey officiating. Interment will follow in the Zion Cemetery in Washington County. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cormany | Nannie Aker | 13 Jan 1998 | Nannie Aker Cormany, age 86, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Cormany was a beloved wife, mother and a very proud grandmother. She attended the Stone Memorial Presbyterian Church (Matson Drive Chapel). She was preceded in death by her parents, William and Maude Aker; one daughter Sandra; and eight brothers and sisters. She is survived by her husband, George “Bub” Cormany of Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Sam May of Marion; one granddaughter, Michelle May of Knoxville, Tenn.; one sister, Lillian Helton of Marion; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 16, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Pastor William T. Wing III and the Rev. Weston B. Guthrie officiating. Entombment followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cornett | Charles Roscoe | 13 Jan 1998 | Charles Roscoe Cornett, age 67, died Tuesday, Jan. 13, 1998 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mr. Cornett was a native of Troutdale and had been living in Roanoke for several years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had worked for the Blue Ridge Transfer Company as a truck driver. He was preceded in death by his parents, Roscoe and Cora Lee Stamper Cornett. Survivors include one daughter, Theresa Cornett, War, W.Va.; one niece, Odette Hoffman, Chilhowie; one nephew, Michael Adams, Richmond. Graveside services were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 16, at the Cornett Cemetery in Grayson County with the Rev. Fred Jennings officiating. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Davis | James Bradley | 11 Apr 1918 | 14 Jan 1998 | James Bradley Davis, age 79, of West Jefferson, N.C., died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1998 at Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson, N.C. Mr. Davis was born in Ashe County on April 11, 1918 to Wilson and Ollie Farmer Davis. He was an Army veteran of World War II and a 30 year member of the American Legion Post 275. Survivors include his wife, Mozelle McClure Davis; two daughters and sons-in-law, Evelyn K. and Herman L. Jones, Reidsville, N.C., and Joan E. and Jaye B. Baldwin, Whitetop; one stepdaughter and son-in-law, Geneva P. and Johnny A. Johnson, Lansing, N.C.; one stepson, Carl E. Powers, Lansing, N.C.; one brother and sister-in-law, Tam F. and Alma Davis, Whitetop; one sister, Lucille Greer, Marion; four grandchildren, David Jones, Billy Jones, Bryan Baldwin, and Julie Stamper; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 17, at 2 p.m. at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson, N.C., with the Rev. Chris Goodman and the Rev. Jody Blevins officiating. Interment will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens with military rites. This is a courtesy announcement by Barnett’s Funeral Home. |
| Kelly | Jacob Scott | 14 Jan 1998 | Jacob Scott Kelly, infant son of Chad Everett Kelly and Melissa Woods Kelly, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1998. In addition to his parents, survivors include his paternal grandmother, Kathryn Kelly, Marion; paternal grandfather, John Franklin Kelly, Ohio; maternal grandfather, Blain Woods, Sugar Grove; great-grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Claude Woods, Sugar Grove, Mr. and Mrs. Lavern Blevins, Marion, and Mr. and Mrs. James R. Kelly, Georgia; one aunt, Jennifer Kelly; several great-aunts, great-uncles and cousins. Graveside services will be held today, Jan. 17, at 11 a.m. at the Roselawn Cemetery with the Rev. Byron Arledge officiating. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Patterson | Leo V. | 14 Jan 1998 | Leo V. Patterson, age 92, of Wytheville, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1998 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. Mr. Patterson was born in Durham, N.C., the son of the late Edwin Oliver and Lorena Holloway Patterson. He was the owner and operator of Betterway Laundry and Dry Cleaning and was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church where he served as superintendent of Sunday School, vestryman and choir member for many years. He was the oldest member of Wytheville Rotary Club and was a Paul Harris Fellow. Mr. Patterson was an avid golfer and superior musician and was a member of the American Contract Bridge League for more than 20 years. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Ellen Avey Patterson. Surviving are his wife, Clarice W. Patterson, of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. James E. and Fairfax Patterson, John Avey Patterson, all of Marion, and Frederick Bruce and Shelly Patterson of Bristol; eight grandchildren: Rebecca Sparger, Jeannie Conner, Jim Jr., John, Richard, Caroline, Joe and Elizabeth Patterson; four great-grandchildren: Adam Sparger, Clair and Hunter Anderson, and James “Jay” Patterson III; one sister-in-law, Virginia Patterson of Wytheville; several nieces and nephews. A memorial services will be held today, Jan. 17, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Episcopal Church with the Rev. Leland Smith officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends at St. John’s Episcopal Church (Logan Room) today from 10:30 a.m. until service time or at the residence at any time. The family suggests that in lieu of flowers that memorials be made to St. John’s Episcopal Church. Barnett’s Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Pruitt | Howard Edward | 14 Jan 1998 | Howard Edward Pruitt, age 78, died Wednesday, Jan. 14, 1998 at his home in Chilhowie. He was the son of the late Adam Wesley and Cordova Blevins Pruitt. He was preceded in death by a brother, Harley Pruitt. Survivors include one sister, Mabel Tester, Aberdeen, Md.; one nephew, James Robert Tester Jr.; great-nephew, James Carl Tester; special friends: Bonnie and Jack Walls, Bradley Sheets, Thelma Poe, Louise Blevins, Gertie Lee Blevins, Ralph Blevins, and Mitchell Moser. Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 15, in Grosses Creek Cemetery with the Rev. Lloyd L. Sheets officiating. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Martin | Joan Plummer | 2 Aug 1933 | 15 Jan 1998 | Joan Plummer Martin, age 64, of Troutdale, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 1998 at Smyth County Community Hospital. Born Aug. 2, 1933 to Cole and Ruby Ashley Plummer, she was preceded in death by her father; one sister, Barbara Lynn Plummer; and a brother, Bryan Plummer. She was a member of Troutdale Baptist Church, Troutdale. Surviving are her husband, James Martin, of the home; one daughter, Barbara Stewart, Wilkesboro, N.C.; two sons, James Thomas “Tommy” Martin, Walnut Cove, N.C., and Eugene Bryan Martin, Jamestown, N.C.; her mother, Ruby Plummer, Troutdale; five sisters: Ellen Brewer, Colene Plummer, both of Troutdale, Ruth Harvey, Georgia, Pat Mooney and Darlene Marshall, both of Madison, N.C.; five brothers: Bob Plummer, Barney Plummer, Roger Plummer, Ray Plummer, all of Troutdale, and Jack Plummer, Lawsonville, N.C.; six grandchildren; one great-grandson. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Jan. 18, at 2 p.m. in Troutdale Baptist Church with the Rev. Scott Flippin and the Rev. Tim Boyette officiating. Interment was in Corinth Cemetery, Rugby. Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Troutdale Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 160, Troutdale, VA 24378. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Hounshell | Ronnie “Bird” | 15 Jan 1998 | Ronnie (Bird) Hounshell, age 57, died Thursday, Jan. 15, 1998 in the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. He was a local businessman in Smyth County for many years. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Paige and Rodney McGhee of Radford; his mother, Pauline L. Hounshell of Marion; one brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Judy Hounshell of Marion. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 19, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage and Father Robert Krenik officiating. Burial followed in New Bethel Cemetery in Wythe County. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lawrence | Glenn Wade | 16 Jan 1998 | 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. | |
| Rotenberry | Luther G. (Bal) | 16 Jan 1998 | Luther G. (Bal) Rotenberry, age 87, died Friday, Jan 16, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Jeffrey Thompson. He is survived by his wife, Lettie Smith Rotenberry of Marion; three daughters, Hope Thompson, Abingdon, Pauline Phillips, Roanoke, and Judith Sweat, Marion; three sons, Ralph Rotenberry and Douglas Rotenberry, both of Marion, and Harold Rotenberry of Abingdon; two sisters, Sarah Smith of Hillsville, and Lenora Gillespie of Marion; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan 18, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. David Neitch and Pastor Bob Neace officiating. Burial followed in West Cemetery where military rites were conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post #4667. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Venable | Billy Wayne | 16 Jan 1998 | Billy Wayne Venable, age 65, of Saltville, died Friday, Jan 16, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Survivors include one sister, Elma Wix, Chilhowie; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 20, in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Coe | James E.. Jr. “Gabby” | 17 Jan 1998 | James E. “Gabby” Coe Jr., age 68, of Meadowview, died Saturday, Jan. 17, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. He had lived all his life in Tazewell and Washington counties. Survivors include four brothers, George B. Coe, Marion, Everett C. Coe, Troutdale, Charles E. Coe, Saltville, and Roger W. Coe, Bluefield; one sister, Barbara Gilliland, Marion, Ohio; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum, Forest Hills Memory Gardens, with the Rev. Bobby Collins officiating. Family and friends will assemble at the cemetery before services. The Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Frye | Sidney E. | 18 Jan 1998 | Sidney E. Frye, age 75, of Saltville, died Sunday, Jan. 18, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church, a veteran of World War II and a retired employee of W&L Construction Co. Survivors include his wife, Willie (Worley) Frye; one daughter, Norma Collins, Glade Spring; two sons, Donald Frye, Bristol, Tenn., and Joel Frye, Liberty, N.C.; one brother, Wesley Frye, Portsmouth; three sisters, Peggy Norris, Meadowview, Ruby Mason, Madison Heights, and Mable Chapman, Wayne City, Ill.; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Blevins and the Rev. Paul Blevins officiating. Burial was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery with military rites conducted by Saltville VFW Post 7328. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Holmes | Hattie Bailey | 18 Jan 1998 | Hattie (Bailey) Holmes, age 89, of Saltville, died Sunday, Jan. 18, 1998 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. She was the widow of Thomas Curry Holmes. She was also preceded in death by one daughter, Leona Lambert; and one son, Richard Holmes. Survivors include five sons, George Holmes, Bristol, Tenn., Mack Holmes, Clinchburg, Lee Holmes, Claude Holmes and Justin “Wayne” Holmes, all of Saltville; three daughters, Mrs. Eugene (Bertha) DeBord, Saltville, Virgie Harris and Beulah “Kate” Frye, both of Bristol, Tenn.; 23 grandchildren; 24-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20, in the Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Franklin Chapman and the Rev. Lewis Price officiating. Burial was in Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hayton | Elmer Louis, Sr. | 3 Jan 1919 | 19 Jan 1998 | Elmer Louis Hayton Sr., age 79, died Monday, Jan. 19, 1998 at his home in Dublin. Born Jan. 3, 1919 in Nebo, he was the son of the late Thomas Otto Hayton and Nannie Belle Newman Hayton. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Robert Bane Hayton, Howard Paul Hayton and Ernest Leroy Hayton. He was a veteran of the United States Navy having served during World War II. He was a life member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1184, Pulaski, and was a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He was retired from the Radford Army Ammunition Plant. Surviving are his wife, Mary Alice Taylor Hayton, Dublin; four sons: Stanley Louis Hayton, Kingsport, Tenn., Phillip Lee Hayton, Woodstock, Ga., Ralph Edward Hayton, Marion, and Elmer Louis Hayton Jr., Dublin; one sister, Ollie Mae Meadows, Conowingo, Md.; one brother, Richard Lee Hayton, Sugar Grove; six grandchildren; five great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 21, at 11 a.m. at the Bower Funeral Chapel in Pulaski with the Rev. Darlene Marshall officiating. Interment will follow in the Asbury Methodist Church Cemetery, Cedar Springs. Full military honors will be conducted at the graveside by the Pulaski VFW Post #1184. Bower Funeral Chapel in Pulaski is in charge of arrangements. |
| Wellman | Laban Theodore | 19 Jan 1998 | Laban Theodore Wellman Sr., age 88, of Glade Spring, died Monday, Jan 19, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was a native of West Virginia and had lived in Dickenson County before moving to Washington County in 1975. Mr. Wellman was a coal miner for 41 years and was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva Wellman. Survivors include four sons: Bill Wellman, State College, Penn., Laban T. “Jack” Wellman Jr., McClure, Tom Wellman, Glade Spring, and Ernie Wellman, Leesburg, Fla.; five daughters, Jean Wellman, Bristol, Vada Rose, Clintwood, Lassie Eide, Meadowview, Capt. Barbara Wellman, New Memphis, Ill., and Pamela Heath, Chilhowie; three daughters-in-law, Danna Antoine, Trina Wellman and Kitty Wellman; four sons-in-law, Ronnie Rose, Gary Eide, Andrew Hecker and Ken Heath; two brothers, Fred Wellman, Charleston, W.Va., and Damon Wellman, Harrisburg, Penn.; five sisters, Thelma Grubb, Man, W.Va., Anna Baisen, Naugatuck, W.Va., Beulah Spaulding, Dingess, W.Va., Vada Barnett, Vero Beach, Fla., and Margie Ratliff, Greensboro, N.C.; 11 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Jan 21, at 7 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel. Committal services will be conducted at noon Thursday, Jan 22, in Sparks Cemetery, Bradshaw Mountain, W.Va. The Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Summers | Lelia | 27 Sep 1908 | 20 Jan 1998 | Lelia Jackson Summers, age 89, formerly of Pulaski, died Tuesday, Jan 20, 1998 at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Suzanne and Donald Farren, in Palm Harbor, Fla. Born Sept 27, 1908 in Smyth County, she was the daughter of the late John Alfred Jackson and Thursia Hale Jackson. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Grant Summers; three brothers, George, Leo and Hutton Jackson; and two sisters, Loraine Wolf and Launia Millirons. In addition to her daughter and son-in-law, she is survived by three sisters, Emily White, Lucille Jackson and Margaret Deeds, all of Pulaski; three grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held today, Jan 24, at 11 a.m. in Middlefork Cemetery in Chilhowie. Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home in Pulaski is in charge of arrangements. |
| Brown | Emanuel | 20 Jan 1998 | Emanuel Brown, age 46, died Tuesday, Jan. 20, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Solomon Brown. Survivors include his mother, Minnie Brown, Marion; two brothers, Fred Brown, Marion, and Ernie Brown, Chilhowie; one sister, Wanda Brown, Marion. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Jan. 21, at 8 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lester Turner officiating. Interment was Thursday, Jan. 22, at 11 a.m. in Brown Cemetery, Cripple Creek. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Williams | Katherine DeBord | 20 Jan 1998 | Katherine DeBord Williams, age 95, died Tuesday, Jan 20, 1998 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. She was a devoted member to the Methodist faith and was a member of the Davis Memorial United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School. She was a member of the Houston Methodist Church and was past president of the United Methodist Women in Kimball, W.Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Everett A. Williams; three sons, Walter A. Williams, Charles B. Williams, and George D. Williams; and a daughter, Nancy C. Hickok. She is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Marie and Hank Pais of Kimball, W.Va., and Margaret W. Graves of Marion; two daughters-in-law, Ruth L. Williams of Chilhowie, and Patty G. Williams of Lawrenceburg, Ind.; one son-in-law, Dan H. Hickok of Abingdon; 14 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; one great-great- granddaughter. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan 23, at 2 p.m. at Davis Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. Calvin Tabor and the Rev. Harry Howe officiating. Entombment followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Buchanan | John Carson | 21 Jan 1998 | John Carson Buchanan, age 81, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 1998 at his home in Rich Valley. He was the invalid son of the late John Gatewood Buchanan and Mattie Graham (Buchanan) Buchanan. Survivors include two brothers, Jim Spiller Buchanan, Marion, and Charles McDonald Buchanan, Rich Valley; one sister, Elizabeth Buchanan Moxley, Chilhowie; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Jan. 24, at 2 p.m. in Rich Valley Presbyterian Church with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from noon-2 p.m. today at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Chilhowie Rescue Squad. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Goble | David McKinley | 21 Jan 1998 | David McKinley Goble, age 67, died Wednesday, Jan. 21, 1998 in Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport, Tenn. Mr. Goble was employed with American Furniture for over 25 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Dora Goble and two brothers, Wiley and William Goble. He is survived by a special friend, Ethel “Ed” Leonard, Marion; one son, James McKinley “Kenny” Goble, Saltville; three daughters, Joyce Whitt, Marion, Mary Goble, Max Meadows, and Debbie Emory, Chilhowie; one brother, Eugene Goble, Aberdeen, Md.; four sisters, Violet Haulsey, Marion, Lula Raider, De Quincy, La., Francis Privett, Aberdeen, Md., and Mary Powell, Belsano, Penn.; eight grandchildren, one great-grandchild and five step- grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 24, at 2 p.m. at Barnett’s Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Guy Testerman and Kenny Gilbert officiating. Burial will follow in St. James Lutheran Church Cemetery in Chilhowie. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Leonard | Nellie G. | 21 Jan 1998 | 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. | |
| Rosenbaum | Harry G. | 22 Jan 1998 | Harry G. Rosenbaum, age 76, of Damascus, died Thursday, Jan 22, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County, was a farmer and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include one sister, Mary V. Ashley, Cincinnati, Ohio; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan 24, in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Homer Fritz officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park, Damascus. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the American Heart Association, 840 Cumberland St., Bristol, VA 24201, or to Faith Baptist Church in Damascus. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Jones | Eva Sheffield | 9 Jul 1912 | 23 Jan 1998 | Eva Sheffield Jones, age 85, died Friday, Jan. 23, 1998 in Avante Nursing Home in Harrisonburg. Mrs. Jones was born in Washington County on July 9, 1912 to the late Clyde and Dolly Sawyer Sheffield. She was a member of the West Side Baptist Church in Harrisonburg. She is survived by her husband, Harold Jones Sr. of Harrisonburg; one daughter and son-in- law, Harold B. “Jr.” and Grace D. Jones of Woodbridge; four grandchildren, Tina Michelle Ward Barham of Roanoke, Cynthia Adair Ward Brewer and Ronald T. Ward Jr., both of Summerville, S.C., and Sherwin Vincent Jones of Harrisonburg; six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Mary Sheffield Buchanan of Roanoke, Carrie Sheffield Johnson of Bristol, and Lennis Sheffield Ferguson of Johnson City, Tenn.; one brother, Howard Sheffield of Chilhowie. Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 25, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Paul B. Jones officiating. Entombment followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. |
| Dather | Mary Ellen Cullen | 5 Jan 1929 | 23 Jan 1998 | Mary Ellen Cullop Dather, age 69, died Friday, Jan. 23, 1998 at her home in Sioux City, Iowa after a long illness. Mrs. Dather was born in Ceres on Jan. 5, 1929 to the late Jessie and Bertie Gray Martin Cullop. She was a member of the Washington Heights Chapel in Sioux City, Iowa. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by an infant son and seven brothers: Robert, Jack, Joe, Raymond, Eugene, Everette and Conley Cullop. She is survived by her husband, Kenneth H. Dather Sr. of Sioux City, Iowa; three sons and daughters-in-law, David and Cyndee L. Dather of Milford, Iowa, Kenneth and Susan H. Dather Jr., of Sioux City, Iowa, and Kelli and Vicki Ford of Sergeant Bluff, Iowa; three daughters and sons-in-law, Sheilia G. Ford and Linda and Eric Larsen, all of Sioux City, Iowa, and Pamela and Doug Proffitt of Des Moines, Iowa; 11 grandchildren; four sisters, Katherine Atwell of Saltville, Hazel Hubble of Nebo, Olivene Hall of Marion, and Ida Warner of Rockville, Md. Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 28, at 10 a.m. at the Washington Heights Chapel in Sioux City, Iowa with Pastor Dann Speichlinger officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Park Cemetery in Sioux City, Iowa. Christy, Smith & Hockenberry Funeral Home in Sioux City, Iowa, is in charge of arrangements. A courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. |
| Hubble | David G., Jr. | 24 Jan 1998 | David G. Hubble Jr., age 72, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 1998 at his home in Ceres. Mr. Hubble was preceded in death by his father, David Glen Hubble; two brothers, Paul and Hobert Hubble; one sister, Margaret Herald; and one son-in-law, Danny Hawk. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Hubble of Ceres; two daughters and one son-in-law, Gail Hawk, and Darlene and Sam Turley, all of Ceres; one son and daughter-in-law, David and Jean Hubble of Lebanon; seven grandchildren: Joey Hawk, Missy Frye and husband Eddie, Edward Turley and wife Kristie, Michael Turley, David C. Hubble Jr. and wife Robin, Stephanie Hubble and Keith Hubble; his mother, Janie Hubble McGuire of Bluefield, W.Va.; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Marie Altizer of Tazewell, and Dorthy and Dale Whitehead of Bluefield, W.Va.; one brother and sister-in-law, Bailey and Ethel Hubble of Pulaski; one sister-in-law, Mattie Hubble of Bassett; one brother-in-law, John Herald of Tazewell. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 2 p.m. at the Zion United Methodist Church in Nebo with the Rev. Ron Rogers and the Rev. Harold Toms officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Saltville Life Saving Crew, Black Hill Station, c/o Jim Coulthard, 219 Old Wilderness Road, Saltville, VA 24370 or to the American Cancer Society, c/o Joyce Blevins, P.O. Box 905, Marion, VA 24354. | |
| McGlocklin | James O. “Bo” | 24 Jan 1998 | James O. “Bo” McGlocklin, age 23, died Sunday, Jan. 24, 1998 in Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tenn. He was a graduate of Patrick Henry High School, an employee of American Furniture Company and a member of Glade Spring Fire Department. Survivors include his parents, Ronald and Connie McGlocklin, Glade Spring; his maternal grandmother, Katherine Faust, Bristol; two sisters, Rebecca Kestner, Saltville, and Tina Hamm, Glade Spring; one niece, several uncles and aunts. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 27, in the Church of God of Prophecy in Chilhowie with the Rev. Dan Lawson and the Rev. Lawrence Saddler officiating. Burial was in the Baptist Cemetery in Glade Spring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Glade Spring Fire Department and Rescue Squad. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Moore | Roy L. | 24 Jan 1998 | Roy L. Moore, age 76, died Saturday, Jan. 24, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Moore was a native of Glade Spring and had lived in the Chester, Penn., area for most of his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in World War II and was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include one daughter, Virginia Anne Bateman, Glen Rock, Penn.; five sisters, Helen Wagner, Havre de Grace, Md.; Loraine Eisner, Glen Burnie, Md.; Mary Lou Wilson, Cockeysville, Md.; Dot Dalton, Hertford, N.C.; and Sue Burchett, Baltimore, Md.; five brothers: James Moore, Millers, Md.; Harry Lee Moore, Elkton, Md.; William Moore, McConnellsburg, Penn.; Robert Moore, Eddystone, Penn.; Roger Moore, Sugar Grove; special friend, Daphne Ward, Chilhowie; two grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Jan. 27, at 1 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment followed in the Mt. Rose Cemetery with military honors being rendered by the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Shewey | Dennis Gale | 24 Jan 1998 | Dennis Gale Shewey, age 43, of Gaithersburg, Md., died suddenly Saturday, Jan 24, 1998. Surviving are his wife, Barbara Shewey; one son, Scott Shewey; his father, Bill Shewey, Wytheville; his mother, Lucille Shewey, Marion; one sister and brother-in-law, Shirley and Raymond Ratcliffe, Dublin; one niece, Jennifer Nunley; cousins, Will Shewey, Ella Higginbotham, Sandra Fisher and Debbie Krejci. Funeral services will be held today, Jan 28, at 1:30 p.m. at the DeVol Funeral Home in Gaithersburg, Md., with the Rev. Will Shewey officiating. Interment will follow in Gaithersburg, Md. DeVol Funeral Home in Gaithersburg, Md., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blevins | Edward Arlie | 25 Jan 1998 | Edward Arlie Blevins, age 61, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 1998 in the Veterans Administration Medical Center, Johnson City, Tenn. He was a veteran of the Korean War and was of the Pentecostal faith. Survivors include two sons, both of West Virginia; one daughter, West Virginia; one brother, Curtis Blevins, Saltville; five sisters, Eva Goodpasture and Ovella Smith, both of Bristol, Christine Chandler, Bunnievel, N.C., Phyllis DeBord, Orlando, Fla., and Jean Warren, Saltville; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted at noon Tuesday, Jan. 27, in Elizabeth Cemetery with the Rev. Bobby Briggs officiating. Military rites were conducted by the Saltville VFW Post 7328. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Moser | Danny | 25 Jan 1998 | Danny Moser, age 43, died Sunday, Jan. 25, 1998 at his home in Aberdeen, Md. He was preceded in death by his mother, Lettie Moser. He is survived by his wife, Pam Moser of Aberdeen, Md.; two daughters, Christina Marie Moser and Danielle Moser, both of Aberdeen, Md.; one stepdaughter, Rachel Riddick of Aberdeen, Md.; his father and stepmother, Rev. Dewey and Jeanette Moser of Marion; two sisters and brother-in-law, Susie Kilby of Aberdeen, Md., Marie Moser and Howard Turley of Sugar Grove; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Ray and Diane Moser of Aberdeen, Md., James and Shirley Johnson of Sugar Grove, and Mackie Johnson of College Park, Md.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 29, at 1 p.m. at TarringCargo Funeral Home in Aberdeen, Md., with the Rev. Roger L. Tatuem officiating. Burial will follow in Angel Hill Cemetery, Havre de Grace, Md. The family will receive friends today from 2 to 4 p.m. and tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home in Aberdeen, Md., is in charge of arrangements. A courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Ramsey | Kate | 25 Jan 1998 | Kate Rosenbalm Ramsey, age 85, died Sunday, Jan 25, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Ramsey was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest “Pete” Ramsey. Survivors include one daughter, Nancy Ann Bales, Woodstock, Ga.; two sons, Ernest (Eddie) Ramsey, Hodges, S.C., and Robert (Bob) Ramsey, Marion; two brothers, Robert Milton Rosenbalm, Damascus, and Raymond Ray Rosenbalm, Highland, Calif.; one grandson, Robert Ramsey Jr., Roanoke; three granddaughters, Tammy Ramsey Alls, Shawsville, Sandra Ramsey Dunford, Max Meadows, and Rebecca L. Ramsey, Roswell, Ga.; two great-grandsons, Andrew Anderson, Christiansburg, and Michael Dunford, Max Meadows; three great- granddaughters, Mellissa Anderson, Christiansburg, Rachael Marie Ramsey, Roanoke, and Andrea Megan Dunford, Max Meadows; one son-in-law, Dan Bales, Woodstock, Ga.; two daughters-in-law, Loretta Ramsey, Hodges, S.C., and Carolyn Ramsey, Marion; two sisters-in-law, Garnett Rosenbalm, Damascus, and Ferne Rosenbalm, Highland, Calif. Funeral services will be held today, Jan 28, at 1 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. George Mowrey officiating. Interment will follow in the Zion Cemetery in Washington County. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Grace United Methodist Church, 710 Grace St., Marion, VA 24354. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Rosenbaum | Gayle | 25 Jan 1998 | Gayle Ratcliffe Rosenbaum, age 73, of Glade Spring, died Sunday, Jan 25, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a retired employee of Southwestern State Hospital. She was the widow of French D. Rosenbaum. Survivors include three sisters, Annie P. Ratcliffe, Abingdon, Mrs. Ronald (Hazel) Lester and Mrs. Leo (Sue) Powers, both of Glade Spring. Funeral services were conducted at 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 27, in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. J.L. DeBord officiating. Committal services will be conducted at 1 p.m. today, Jan 28, in Old Glade Presbyterian Cemetery. Friends are asked to assemble at the cemetery before services today. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Worley | Schreda | 25 Jan 1998 | Schreda Allison Worley, age 70, died Sunday, Jan 25, 1998 at her home in Saltville. Survivors include her husband, John T. Worley; one brother, Garnett “Buddy” Allison, Marion; two sisters, Hazel Frye and Flossie Hill, both of Saltville; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted today, Jan 28, at 2 p.m. in Elizabeth Cemetery with the Rev. Kyle French officiating. The family will receive friends from noon1:30 p.m. today. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Saltville Rescue Squad. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Stamper | James W. | 26 Jan 1998 | James W. Stamper, age 90, of Cleghorn Valley Road, died Monday, Jan 26, 1998 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Stamper was a member and deacon of the Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Sarah Pearl Blevins Stamper; three sons, Jimmy Stamper, Sam Stamper, both of Marion, and Bobby Stamper, Burlington, N.C.; one daughter, Carolyn Stamper Martin, Charlotte, N.C.; two brothers, Victor Stamper and Everette Stamper, both of Orlando, Fla.; three sisters, Elizabeth Cook, Gladys Jones, both of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Genis Davis, Chilhowie; eight grandchildren: Anthony Martin, Tampa, Fla., James “Rusty” Stamper Jr., Murfreesboro, Tenn., Sarah Martin Hill, Oak Ridge, N.C., Bambi Stamper Threlkeld, Sharon T. Stamper, both of Chilhowie, Chris Stamper, Wilmington, N.C., Laura J. Martin, Charlotte, N.C., and Miranda Stamper Miller, Cary, N.C.; eight great-grandchildren; three daughters-in-law, Dorothy Rogers Stamper, Shirley Catron Stamper, both of Chilhowie, and Joan Casey Stamper, Burlington, N.C.; one son-in-law, L. Baker Martin, Charlotte, N.C. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Jan 29, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles E. Blevins and the Rev. Floyd D. Nelson officiating. Burial was in the Cleghorn Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or contributions may be made to the Chilhowie Rescue Squad, P.O. Drawer X, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Anders | Jerry Alvin | 27 Jan 1998 | Jerry Alvin Anders, age 49, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 1998 in Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn. He was employed by Smyth County School Board for 19 years and was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Morris Anders of Marion; three daughters, Debbie Carol Anders, Aimee Ann Anders and Jessica Dawn Anders, all of Marion; his mother, Lorene Anders of Wytheville; four sisters, Linda Harrington, Brenda Winters, Bonnie Webb and Peggy Russell, all of Atkins; two brothers, Mike Anders of Marion, and David Anders of Atkins; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 29, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Dr. William A. Slater officiating. Burial followed in Nick’s Creek Community Cemetery in Atkins. | |
| Barlow | Lawrence Orville | 27 Jan 1998 | Lawrence Orville Barnes, age 80, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 1998 at his home in Marion. He is survived by his wife, Bessie Smith Barnes of Marion; four sons, Orville Lee Barnes of Fredericksburg, Justin Doyle Barnes of Camp Springs, Md., David Larry Barnes and Mark Duane Barnes, both of Marion; one brother, Joseph Barnes of Marion; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. A Mass of Resurrection was held Friday, Jan. 30, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church with Father Robert Krenik officiating. Burial followed in Attoway Cemetery. | |
| Evans | Robert James | 27 Jan 1998 | Robert James Evans, age 82, of Rich Valley, died Tuesday, Jan. 27, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. He was a lifelong farmer in the Rich Valley area and a member of Riverside United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Margaret (Armstrong) Evans; three sons, Bobby S. Evans, Jonesborough, Carl David Evans, Rantoul, Ill., and Walter E. Evans, Lawrenceville, Ga.; four daughters, Mary Jane Holman, Jefferson, N.C., Ruth Ann Smith, Rich Valley, Carolyn Owens, Marion, and Ella McNew, Kingsport, Tenn.; one brother, Dave Evans, Atkins; three sisters, Katherine Picius, Pennsburg, Penn., Anna Mae Shorter, Crownsville, Md., and Emma Farmer, Piney Creek, N.C.; 18 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan. 30, in Riverside United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jack Kincheloe officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery, Rich Valley. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Stamper | Bill | 27 Jan 1998 | Bill Stamper, age 64, of Doraville, Ga., died Jan 27, 1998 in Atlanta, Ga. Mr. Stamper, a native of Smyth County, was a graduate of Marion Senior High School and attended Emory & Henry college. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was a former Division Sales Manager with Texaco for 25 years. He was also employed as an Independent Broker in the petroleum industry for the last 20 years. Mr. Stamper was a member of Dunwoody United Methodist Church, Khedive Shrine Temple, Norfolk, Princess Anne Masonic Lodge, and the Berkeley Hills Golf Club. He was preceded in death by his father, the Rev. Lewis E. Stamper. He is survived by his wife, Nancy Bonney Stamper, Doraville, Ga.; three sons, Ed Stamper, Richard Stamper, and John Stamper, all of Atlanta, Ga.; one daughter, Bonney Stamper, Atlanta, Ga.; his mother, Mrs. Lewis E. Stamper, Marion; one sister, Mrs. Dean (Betty) Tucker, Marion; six grandchildren; two nieces and two nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan 29, in Atlanta, Ga., with burial today, Jan 31, at Back Bay, Va. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make contributions to: Scottish Rite Children’s Hospital, 975 Johnson Ferry Road, NE, Suite 550, Atlanta, Ga. 30342. Crowell Brothers Peachtree Chapel Funeral Home in Norcross, Ga., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blevins | Virginia Clara Parsons | 8 Sep 1919 | 28 Jan 1998 | Virginia Clara Parsons Blevins, age 78, of West Jefferson, N.C., died Jan. 28, 1998 at Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson, N.C. She was a lifetime resident of Ashe County, N.C., born on Sept. 8, 1919 to the late Charles O. and Verdie E. Parsons. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Harvey Blevins; one daughter, Phyllis Younce Childers and husband Charles of Maggie Valley, N.C.; one grandson, Von Hart of Jensen Beach, Fla.; two great-granddaughters, Shelly and Shanna Hart of Waynesville, N.C.; one brother, Clayborn Parsons of West Jefferson, N.C.; two sisters, Johnsie Lyle of Ocala, Fla.; and June Correll of West Jefferson, N.C.; one stepson, Jim Blevins of Kannapolis, N.C.; one step- granddaughter, Crystal Ballard of Concord, N.C.; one step-grandson, Randy Blevins of Kannapolis, N.C.; two step- great-granddaughters. Graveside services will be held today, Jan. 31, at 3 p.m. at Ashelawn Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Kermit Dancy and the Rev. Bill Ballou officiating. The family will receive friends today from 1:30-2:30 at the Ashelawn Memorial Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in her name to the American Cancer Society, Ashe County Chapter, c/o JoAnn Alexander, P.O. Box 709 Jefferson, N.C. 28640. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens in Jefferson, N.C., is in charge of arrangements. |
| Baker | John Daniel | 28 Jan 1998 | John Daniel Baker, age 76, of Chilhowie, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a native of North Carolina and had lived in Dayton, Ohio for 43 years where he retired from General Motors after 26 years of service. He was a Marine Corps veteran of World War II and a 32nd Degree Mason in the Blue Lodge, Dayton, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Reba (Mainous) Baker. He was also preceded in death by one brother, William Baker; one half-brother, Council Miller; and one stepdaughter, Phyllis Bernholt. Survivors include his wife, Mary (Bernholt) Baker; one daugher and son-in-law, Rachel and Timothy Grant, Dayton, Ohio; two stepchildren, Crist Bernholt and Helen Gand, both of Versailes, Ohio; one sister, Arlene Harris, Elkin, N.C.; two grandchildren; six step-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, in Tobias Funeral Home Belmont Chapel, 648 Waterviliet Ave., Dayton, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Allison | Douglas Dwight | 29 Jan 1998 | Douglas Dwight Allison, age 86, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 1998 at Frances Marion Manor Nursing Home. He lived and farmed in Red Rock Cove for more than 70 years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Allison. Survivors include one son, William Thomas Allison of Ford; one daughter, Mary Roark of Tannersville; six grandchildren, Angela Chappell, Martin Allison, Steven Allison, William Allison Jr., Lesley (Roark) Blevins and Michael Frye; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 1, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Albert Williams officiating. Burial was in Allison Family Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bullins | Elizabeth “Lizzie” | 29 Jan 1998 | Elizabeth “Lizzie” Bullins, age 81, widow of Fields Bullins, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 1998 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. She is survived by two daughters, Thelma Barker of Lansing, W.Va., and Linda Fitzwater of Oak Hill, W.Va.; two sons, Roger Jeffries of Minden, W.Va., and Robert Jeffries of St. Albans, W.Va.; one nephew and wife, Claude and Okie Woods of Sugar Grove; two nieces, Viola Eller of Sugar Grove, and a special niece, Missy Kelly of Marion. Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 1, at 1 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Tom Martin officiating. Burial followed in Pugh Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Dowell | Claude Franklin, Sr. | 29 Jan 1998 | Claude Franklin Dowell Sr., age 76, of Chilhowie, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 1998 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Porter Dowell; one son, George David Dowell; and a grandson, Davey Lee Dowell. He is survived by three daughters, Patsy Jane Hall, Marion, Judy Lin Lambert and Carol Ann Bise, both of Chilhowie; three sons, Claude Franklin Dowell Jr. and Mike Dowell, both of Chilhowie, and Bobby L. Dowell, Saltville; one sister, Ruth Billings, Independence; one brother, Ray Dowell, Independence; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 31, at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with interment to follow in the Fairwood Cemetery in Grayson County. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Fields | Allen David “Burrhead” | 29 Jan 1998 | Allen David “Burrhead” Fields, age 79, of Saltville, died Thursday, Jan. 29, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. He was a veteran of two wars and while in Europe, received the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart. He was a member of VFW. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte, S. Fields; one son, David “Tony” Fields, Bristol; two daughters and sons-in-law, Betty F. and Eddie Joe Salyers, Overland Park, Kansas, and Lori F. and Allen Foster, Abingdon; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Feb. 1, at 3:30 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Scott A. Robertson-Gouge and the Rev. Andy Bresnock officiating. Burial was in Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sheets | Hazel “Granny” Leona | 29 Jan 1998 | Hazel “Granny” Leona Sheets, age 80, died Thursday, Jan 29, 1998. She was a resident of Francis Marion Manor where she was vice-president of the Resident’s Council. She was a member of Valley View Baptist Church. She is survived by five sons: Raymond Sheets, Marvin Sheets and Sherman “Buffalo” Sheets, all of Sugar Grove, Joe Sheets of Princeton, W.Va., and Willis Sheets of Kegley, W.Va.; four daughters: Alice Parks, Becky Bise and Connie Gilley, all of Sugar Grove, and Martha Morrell of Bristol, Tenn.; two sisters, Dorothy Martin of Peach Bottom, Penn., and Frances Hayes of Bluff City, Tenn.; 30 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and five step-great-grandchildren; one special grandson, Mark Sheets of Sugar Grove; two special friends, Brenda Tanner and Viola Hall, both of Sugar Grove. Funeral services will be held today, Jan 31, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Roger Frost and the Rev. Kenny Price officiating. Burial will follow in McCarty Cemetery in the Valley View section of Smyth County. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Smith | Brenda Joyce | 29 Jan 1998 | Brenda Joyce Smith, age 51, died Thursday, Jan 29, 1998 at her home in Saltville. Survivors include her husband, Archie Smith Sr.; three sons, Archie Smith Jr., David Smith and Dewayne Smith, all of Saltville; two daughters, Dee Dee (Smith) Miller and Donna (Smith) McGee, both of Saltville; four sisters, Regina Routh, Bristol, Tenn., Bertha Tolbert, Mary Ann Tolbert and Louise Talbert, all of Richmond; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Jan 31, in Taylor Family Cemetery with the Rev. Jimmy Taylor officiating. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Warren | Drema | 24 Aug 1935 | 30 Jan 1998 | Drema Davidson Warren, age 62, died Friday, Jan 30, 1998 at the North Carolina Baptist Hospital. Mrs. Warren was born Aug 24, 1935 in Saltville to Ernest and Mable Olinger Davidson. She was a member of Konnoak Hills United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert E. Warren Sr.; and one brother, Lewis Davidson. Surviving are three sons: Junior Warren and wife Marie, and Richard W. Warren and wife Sherry, all of Winston- Salem, N.C., and Billy F. Warren of Tobaccoville, N.C.; one daughter, Debra Warren Jones and husband Daryl of Chilhowie; five grandchildren: D.J. Jones Jr., Joanna Jones, Cori Warren, Andrea Warren and Brooke Ellen Warren; one sister, Mrs. David (Norma) Taylor and son Denny of Martinsville; two brothers, Bobby Davidson and wife Claudine of Saltville, and Irvin Davidson of Morristown, Tenn.; four very special people: Lisa Warren, Lance Duncan, Edith Canter and Margaret Osborne. Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb 1, at 3 p.m. at Konnoak Hills United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim McKinney officiating. Burial followed in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association of North Carolina, 3409-D, W. Wendover Ave., Greensboro, N.C. 27407. Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Funeral Chapel was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. |
| Honaker | Sue Farris | 30 Jan 1998 | Sue (Farris) Honaker, age 67, of Glade Spring, died Friday, Jan. 30, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn. She attended Global Church of God. Survivors include two sons, Herbert Honaker, Katy, Texas, and Jesse Honaker, Bristol; two daughters, Wanda Frye, Saltville, and Lynda Thomas, Glade Spring; her mother, Mary (Farris) Adair, Glade Spring; two brothers, Richard Farris, Meadowview, and Elmer Farris, Glade Spring; three half-brothers, Moe Adair, Bristol, Joe Adair, Glade Spring, and Curtis Adair, Kingsport, Tenn.; two sisters, Judy Velasco, Houston, Texas, and Ann Farris, Glade Spring; one half-sister, Ferida Crutchfield, Abingdon; eight grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with minister Val Burgett officiating. Burial was in Baptist Cemetery, Glade Spring. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Ingram | Elizabeth Patterson | 30 Jan 1998 | Elizabeth Patterson Ingram, age 54, of Meadowview, died Friday, Jan. 30, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. She was a native of Saltville, had lived in Smyth and Washington counties and had lived in Meadowview for the past 19 years. She was a member of First Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, David L. Coffey, Aberdeen, N.C.; one brother, James Patterson, Emas, Penn.; five sisters, Lillian Anderson, Meadowview, Iris Cloyd and Mary Etta DeLapp, both of Bristol, Patricia Goins, Hampton, and Sue Bradley, Glade Spring; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 2, in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. John Shelton and the Rev. James Reddick officiating. Burial was in Seals-Brown Cemetery. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wheeler | Eleanor “Cookie” | 30 Jan 1998 | Eleanor “Cookie” Wheeler, age 80, died Friday, Jan 30, 1998 in Carrollton Manor Nursing Home in Carrollton, Ga., after a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis Curtis and Josephine Cleaveland Evans Wheeler. Miss Wheeler was a former resident of Daytona Beach, Fla., and had lived in LaGrange from 1981 until moving to Carrollton in 1995. She was a member of Rosemont Baptist Church in LaGrange, Ga. She is survived by several nieces and nephews, among those are Gerri Jones of LaGrange, Ga., and Larry Mercer of Atlanta, Ga.; one brother-in-law, Clarence M. Mercer of LaGrange, Ga. Graveside services were held Monday, Feb 2, at 2 p.m. at Shadowlawn Cemetery in LaGrange, Ga., with the Rev. Max McCord officiating. Hunter-Allen-Myhand Funeral Home in LaGrange, Ga., was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Huddle | Frances Kyle | 17 Mar 1917 | 31 Jan 1998 | Frances Kyle Huddle, age 80, formerly of Rural Retreat, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 1998 at her home in Newton, N.C. Mrs. Huddle was born in Rural Retreat on March 17, 1917 and was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Sam W. Huddle. She is survived by one sister, Anne Kyle Hall, Newton, N.C.; one brother and sister-in-law, Charles Mitchell and Virginia Lee Kyle, Bedford, Texas; two nieces, Elizabeth Hall Mikels, and Konnie Kyle Frickman; four nephews, William Ramsey Hall, James Ward Hall, Michael Lee Hall and Frank W. Huddle. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 1 p.m. at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat with Pastor Larry M. Bollinger officiating. The family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to the American Cancer Society, 353 2nd St. N.W., Hickory, N.C. 28602 or to the Hospice of Catawba Valley, 263 2nd St. N.E., Hickory, N.C. 28602. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. |
| Haga | Roger Carl | 22 Mar 1926 | 31 Jan 1998 | Rev. Roger Carl Haga, age 71, of Whitetop, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 1998 at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax. He was born March 22, 1926 at Whitetop, to James Virgil and Clyde Gambill Haga. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Rev. Haga was a Missionary Baptist minister having pastored many churches in Grayson County and Ashe County, N.C. Surviving are his wife, Grace Osborne Haga; five daughters and three sons-in-law, Betty and Sherwood Richardson, Independence, Margaret and James Spencer, Mouth of Wilson, Anita and Steve Walls, Lansing, N.C., Denise Haga, Whitetop, and Tina Jones, Lenoir, N.C.; one son and daughter-in-law, Roger Carl Jr. and Debbie Haga, Mouth of Wilson; one sister, Nina Gullion, Atlanta, Ga.; four brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Tommi Haga, Rockville, Md., Mack and Lois Haga, Lansing, N.C., Telsie and Mary Haga, Bedford, and Buddy and Polly Haga, Marion; three sisters-in-law, Helen Haga Deathridge, Della Haga, both of Marion, Evonne Haga, Chilhowie; 10 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Feb. 4, at 11 a.m. in Helton Valley Baptist Church in Whitetop with the Rev. T.A. Pennington and the Rev. Rex Hall officiating. Interment will be in Zion Hill Cemetery in Ashe County, N.C., with military rites conducted by Grayson County VFW Post 7726. Memorial contributions may be made to Helton Valley Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o Cheryl Wiles, 11642 Highlands Parkway, Whitetop, VA 24292. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence is in charge of arrangements. |
| Horne | James B. “Jimmy” | 31 Jan 1998 | James B. (Jimmy) Horne, age 69, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 1998 at his home in Rural Retreat. He was born in Huntington, W.Va., the son of the late Charles Steele and Bess Ann Barbe Horne. Mr. Horne was a graduate of Virginia Tech, class of 1951, a veteran of the U.S. Army, and a member of the Blue Springs United Methodist Church in Camp. He is survived by his wife, Janey L. Horne, of the home; one daughter, Vicki Lynn Horne, Sparta, N.C.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Glenn P. and Diana Horne, Charlotte, N.C., and Gary L. and Lynne Horne, Pawley’s Island, S.C.; two brothers, Bud M. Horne, Rural Retreat, and Robert S. Horne, Greer, S.C.; one granddaughter, Rebecca Christine Horne; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 3:30 p.m. at the Blue Springs United Methodist Church with the Rev. Hallett Hullinger and the Rev. Bill Perkins officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery with Marion VFW Post #4667 conducting military graveside rites. The family requests that those who prefer make memorials to the Blue Springs Cemetery fund or to the Sugar Grove Rescue Squad. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Jackson | Jennie Mae | 31 Jan 1998 | Jennie Mae Jackson, died Saturday, Jan. 31, 1998 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. She was a member of First Christian Church, Allison Gap, a member of Christian Women’s Fellowship, Saltville Senior Citizens and was the widow of Charles Edward Jackson. She was also preceded in death by one son, Charles William Jackson. Survivors include one daughter, Eleanor Chapman, Chilhowie; one brother, Bill Montgomery, Saltville; three sisters, Kate Dunivant, Bel Air, Md., Jackie Nutter, Glade Spring, and Opal McElraft, Saltville; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, two step-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 3, in First Christian Church, Allison Gap, with the Rev. Jerry Williams and the Rev. Ray Rolen officiating. Burial was in Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Long | Sally Louise Rhudy | 31 Jan 1998 | 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. | |
| Atkins | Virginia Pauline “Polly” | 1 Feb 1998 | Virginia Pauline (Polly) Atkins, age 71, formerly of Glade Spring, died Sunday, Feb. 1, 1998 at her home in Marion. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Samuel Atkins. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Dollie and Wayne VanHoy and Ann and Ray Perrotta, all of Marion; two sons and daughters-in-law, John and Rita Atkins of Marion, and Gerald and Diane Atkins of Roanoke; four sisters and one brother-in-law, Sue and Clifton Anderson of Glade Spring, Mary Ann Aubrey of Maryville, Tenn., Gay Thomas of Abingdon, and Georgia Kate Graham of Roanoke; one brother and four sisters-in-law, Landon (Dave) and Gay Poston, Pearl Poston, all of Marion, Annie Davis of Montvale, and Della Mae Vango of Pottstown, Penn.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Feb. 4, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mark Totten officiating. Burial will follow in Old Glade Cemetery in Glade Spring. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Collins | John Kenneth “Ken” | 1 Feb 1998 | John Kenneth “Ken” Collins, age 63, died Sunday, Feb. 1, 1998 at the home of his sister in Saltville. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sue, and was in the Merchant Marine for nine years. Survivors include one son, Wayne Collins, Saltville; his mother, Mable Collins, Saltville; three brothers, James E. Collins, Lexington, S.C., Thomas H. Collins and Billy D. Collins, both of Saltville; three sisters, Helen Smith, Mansfield, Ohio, Loretta Bise and Patsy McCormick, both of Saltville; one grandson; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 4, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. David Mumpower officiating. Military rites with the Saltville VFW Post and burial will follow in Johnson Family Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Haulsee | Garland E. | 2 Feb 1998 | Garland E. Haulsee, age 69, died Monday, Feb. 2, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Haulsee retired from Brunswick with 40 years of service and was a member of the Park Chapel Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Maxine Haga Haulsee of Marion; two daughters and son-in-law, Patricia and Chappy Thomas, and Debra Haulsee Bell, all of Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Hada Haulsee of Winston-Salem, N.C.; five grandchildren: Lear M. Haulsee and wife Christy, Gloria M. Haulsee, Zachary M. Haulsee, Alexandra M. Haulsee and B.J. Bell; one step-grandchildren, Matthew S. Thomas. Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 5, at 11 .am. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Pastor William T. Wing III officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sturgill | Etta Mae | 2 Feb 1998 | Etta Mae Chumbley Sturgill, age 85, of Chilhowie, died Monday, Feb 2, 1998 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. She was the widow of Thier Lee Sturgill Sr., and a member of the Chilhowie Baptist Church where she played the piano for 35 years. Survivors include one son, Thier Lee Sturgill Jr., Chilhowie; one daughter, Susan Ann Sturgill Harlow, Reisterstown, Md.; one brother, David Chumbley, Elliston; three sisters, Virginia Houser, Richmond, Dorrence Brown, Pulaski, and Helen Gowans, Christiansburg; nine grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb 6, in Chilhowie Baptist Church with the Rev. Cecil Sturgill, the Rev. David Sturgill, and the Rev. Chuck Herrell officiating. Burial was in the Macedonia Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Testerman | Viola | 2 Feb 1998 | Viola Dunford Testerman, age 67, died Monday, Feb 2, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Testerman attended the Church of God of Prophecy in Sugar Grove where she really loved the Lord. She was also a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, R.B. Testerman Sr., Sugar Grove; one daughter, Dorothy T. Caldwell, Chilhowie; one son, Ron B. Testerman Jr., Sugar Grove; four sisters, Ruthie Parks of Sugar Grove, Janette Parks and Ina Graham, both of Troutdale, Elsie Hutton of Chilhowie; one brother, Charles Arnold Dunford of Front Royal; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Feb 4, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Baker officiating. Burial will follow in Slemp Cemetery in Sugar Grove. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Church of God of Prophecy, P.O. Box 162, Sugar Grove, VA 24375 or the Sugar Grove Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 257, Sugar Grove, VA 24375. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| French | Bobby Dean | 3 Feb 1998 | Bobby Dean French, age 40, of Tannersville, died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 1998. Survivors include his parents, Gene and Ruby French, Tannersville; one brother, Kenny French, Tannersville; two sisters, Diane Rickman, Tannersville and Helen Hughes, Saltville; two stepdaughters, Sherry Nutter and Stacy Whitt; two nieces; four nephews; several aunts, uncles and cousins; a loving companion, Trish Kestner. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 6, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bill Cahill and the Rev. Kyle French officiating. Burial was in Crabtree Family Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Kegley | Richard Eldridge “Dick” | 3 Feb 1998 | Richard Eldridge “Dick” Kegley, age 69, of Chilhowie, died Tuesday, Feb. 3, 1998 at Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport, Tenn. He was a native of Bristol, a 1945 graduate of Virginia High School and attended Emory & Henry College. He was a U.S. Army veteran, an active member of the Chilhowie United Methodist Church, chairman of the Chilhowie Planning Commission, a long time employee of the H.S. Williams Co. in Marion, and he loved the game of golf. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard E. and Dona C. Kegley of Bristol. Survivors include his loving wife, Peggy Madison Kegley; two daughters, Tamara K. Ball, Houston, Texas, and Kyra K. Bishop, Chilhowie; two sons, Steven R. Kegley, Chilhowie, and Richard E. “Dickie” Kegley, Abingdon; eight grandchildren, Shelley and Jeremy Blevins, Leslie and Tommy Bishop, Mick and Lynzi Kegley, Eric and Brandon Kegley; two daughters- in-law, Sherri B. Kegley and Dawn T. Kegley; two sons-in-law, Arlin D. Ball and Thomas B. Bishop; two brothers, Ralph Jessee and Bernard Jessee, both of Bristol; a very special aunt, Dee Kegley of Warner Robbins, Ga.; several nieces, nephews, and aunts; and many very special friends. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Feb. 6, at 3 p.m. in Chilhowie United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mark McFadden officiating. Committal services were held at Westwood Memory Gardens. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to the R.E. Kegley Memorial Fund, c/o Chilhowie United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 367, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Ratcliffe | Annie Pearl | 3 Feb 1998 | Annie Pearl Ratcliffe, age 81, of Glade Spring, died Tuesday, Feb 3, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was a retired employee of Southwestern State Hospital. Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Leo (Sue) Powers and Mrs. Roland (Hazel) Lester, both of Glade Spring; one nephew, Robert E. “Butch” Lester; one great-niece, Megan Lester. Funeral services were conducted at 8:30 p.m. Friday, Feb 6, in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. J.L. DeBord officiating. Committal services will be held today, Feb 7, at 11 a.m. in Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring. The Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Vaughan | Julia | 3 Feb 1998 | Julia Worthington Vaughan, age 82, of Lynchburg, died Tuesday, Feb 3, 1998. She was the widow of Charles Edward Vaughan. Mrs. Vaughan was born Feb 16, 1915 in Lynchburg to the late Herbert Hope Worthington and Mary Hippert Tyree. She was a member of First United Methodist Church. She is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Carolyn and Steve Wilson of Lynchburg, Julie and Duncan McGregor of Marion, and Mary Ellen Burch of Albuquerque, N. Mex.; one sister, Mary Anne Sprouse of Lynchburg; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb 5, at Woodall-Tharp Chapel with the Rev. Murray Unruh officiating. Interment followed in Spring Hill Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Lynchburg Humane Society, 3305 Naval Reserve Road, Lynchburg, VA 24502. Woodall-Tharp Funeral Home in Lynchburg was in charge of arrangements | |
| Hayes | James B. “Jimmie” | 5 Feb 1998 | James B. (Jimmie) Hayes, age 82, of Memphis, Tenn., died Thursday, Feb. 5, 1998. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Germantown Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Anna Tilson Hayes; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry and Emily Hayes of Olive Branch, Miss., and Michael and Cindy Hayes of Tampa, Fla.; one grandson, Luke Hayes of Tampa, Fla.; one sister, Louise Aydlett of Roanoke. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Feb. 7, at 2 p.m. in Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel with burial in the Memorial Park South Woods Cemetery. Memphis Funeral Home Poplar Chapel in Memphis, Tenn., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hester | Joseph D. | 5 Feb 1998 | Joseph D. Hester, age 72, died Thursday, Feb. 5, 1998 at his home. Mr. Hester was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army Air Force. He attended Concord College and taught school in West Virginia, Oregon and Colorado and was a member of the Marion Baptist Church. He is survived by two brothers and three sisters-in-law, Harold R. Hester, William and Frances Hester, Betty P. Hester, and Mansie M. Hester, all of Marion; three nieces and five nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Dr. William A. Slater officiating. Military rites will be conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Private burial followed at a later date in Round Hill Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lewis | Marsh M. | 5 Feb 1998 | 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. | |
| Wheeless | James Edward | 5 Feb 1998 | James Edward Wheeless, age 85, of Chilhowie, died Thursday, Feb 5, 1998 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a member of the First Methodist Church of Chilhowie and was an avid golfer. He is survived by his wife, Mary Odell Wheeless, Chilhowie; one daughter, Phyllis Forrester, Marion; two sons, Dr. Donald E. Wheeless, Powhatan, and Jerry L. Wheeless, Chilhowie; one sister, Edna Spencer, Madison, N.C.; two brothers, Fred Wheeless and Paul Wheeless, both of High Point, N.C.; eight grandchildren; 10 great- grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb 8, at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Westwood Memory Gardens. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wolfe | Mary Alee | 12 Dec 1912 | 6 Feb 1998 | Mary Alee Wolfe, age 85, of Vienna, died Friday, Feb 6, 1998 at Hospice of Northern Virginia in Arlington. She was born Dec 12, 1912 in Washington County, the daughter of Beulah Simpson Crowe Miller and the late Morris Crowe. Mrs. Wolfe married William Clyde Wolfe on Jan 21, 1929. Mr. Wolfe died April 9, 1990. She was a homemaker and a member of Graham Road United Methodist Church in Falls Church. In addition to her mother she is also survived by one daughter, Jeanette W. Garris, Vienna; two sons, William M. Wolfe of Seymour, Tenn., and John A. Wolfe of Catlettsburg, Ky.; one sister, Louise Weir of Abingdon; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister-in-law, Agnes Wolfe, Abingdon. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb 10, at 11 a.m. at Graham Road United Methodist Church in Falls Church. Interment followed in National Memorial Park in Falls Church. Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Northern Virginia, 6400 Arlington Blvd., Falls Church, VA 22042. Money & King Vienna Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. |
| Davenport | Janice Marie Rolan Holmes | 6 Feb 1998 | Janice Marie Rolen Holmes Davenport, age 57, died Friday, Feb. 6, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tenn. Mrs. Davenport was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Alden Davenport and her parents, Rev. William and Josie Rolen. She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Josie Denise and Jerry Gates Jr., and Tonya Relchele Holmes, all of Marion; two grandchildren, Alexis and Casey Gates; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Benny and Peggy Rolen of Ripplemead, and Olaf and Amy Rolen of Wise; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Novella Allison of Glade Spring, Elizabeth Starrlings of Glen Burnie, Md., Pearl and Howard Morrison of Stafford, and Ernestine and Ivan Davidson of Connersville, Ind.; two sisters-in-law, Evelyn Rolen of Knoxville, Tenn., and Mrs. Edward “Peggy” Rolen of Saltville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 9, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Evangelist Penny Greer, the Rev. E.C. Little and the Rev. Franklin Chapman officiating. Private burial will follow in Lebanon United Methodist Church Cemetery in Washington County at a later date. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Leonard | Marie Henderlite | 6 Feb 1998 | 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. | |
| Parks | Bobby Dean | 6 Feb 1998 | Bobby Dean Parks, age 51, of Rural Retreat, died Friday, Feb. 6, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and an employee of the Amsco Products in Wytheville. He is survived by his wife, Debbie McFarland Parks; one daughter, Mary Parks, of the home; one son, Danny Parks, of the home; three brothers, Ray Vernon Parks, Kenneth Eugene Parks and Ansil Perry Parks, all of Wytheville. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 9, at 1 p.m. at Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Clyde King Sr. and the Rev. David Roush officiating. Interment followed in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blevins | Pauline Mae | 7 Feb 1998 | Pauline Mae Blevins, age 62, died Saturday, Feb. 7, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mrs. Blevins was the widow of James “J.W.” Blevins. She was employed with the Smyth County Community Hospital for several years where she worked in the food department. She attended Deer Valley Baptist Church in Chilhowie. She is survived by three daughters, Faye Blevins, Saltville, Sharon “Dink” Call, Atkins, and Sherry M. Blevins, Bristol, Tenn.; her mother, Mamie Simms, Rainelle, W.Va.; six brothers, Charlie Simms, Lacy Simms and Ray Simms, all of Elkhart, Ind., Curtis Simms and Ernest Simms, both of Rainelle, W.Va., and Lawrence Simms, Alderson, W.Va.; three sisters, Ivy Heath, Roanoke, Kay Suski, Elkhart, Ind., and Ruby Delucia, Apple Valley, Calif.; five grandchildren: Robby Putman, Brandon Blevins, Michelle Call, Michael Call, and Melissa Call. Funeral services will be held today, Feb. 11, at 2 p.m. at Barnett’s Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Eddie Beck and the Rev. Charles Jody Blevins officiating. Burial will follow in Slemp Cemetery in Sugar Grove. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Allison | Virginia | 8 Feb 1998 | Virginia Allison, age 85, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was a member of Light House Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Jim Allison; two sons, Andy “Stick” Allison, Saltville, and Ralph “Bunk” Allison, Gonzales, La.; one sister, Minnie Tolbert, Saltville; two grandchildren, Mindy Allison and Dale Allison; one great-grandson; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 11, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Benny Frye and the Rev. Jennings Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Allison Family Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Service in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Martin | James L. “Bub” | 8 Feb 1998 | James L. “Bub” Martin, age 69, of Chilhowie, died Sunday, Feb. 8, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Martin was a retired truck driver for Lemmon Transport, Brunswick Corp., Consolidated Freights and was a Teamster for over 30 years. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife, Agnes Pennington Martin of Chilhowie; four sons and daughters-in-law, Randall Kent and Sylvia Martin, Richard A. and Maxine Martin, James Russell and Elaine Martin, all of Chilhowie, Billy Joe and Janet Martin of Bluff City, Tenn.; three sisters, Luella Shuler, Chilhowie, Shirley Thompson of Miami, Fla., Mary Ellen Reid of Stuarts Draft; one brother, Bruce Martin of Chicago, Ill.; nine grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 8:30 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Lloyd Sheets officiating. Graveside services will be held today, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m. in Grosses Creek Cemetery in Chilhowie. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Grosses Creek Baptist Church, c/o Jackie Blevins, 250 Flatwood Acres Road, Chilhowie, VA 24319 or to the Chilhowie Rescue Squad, P.O. Drawer X, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Worley | Lee Roy | 8 Feb 1998 | Lee Roy Worley, age 87, of Saltville, died Sunday, Feb 8, 1998 in Asbury Center at Birdmont Manor in Wytheville. He is survived by his wife, Louise Patrick Worley of Wytheville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Edward and Carol Worley of Saltville, and James and Judith Worley of Melbourne, Fla.; one sister, Thelma Worley of Fresno, Calif.; two brothers, Charles Worley of Mariposa, Calif., and Harold Worley of Harris Cutoff, Calif.; five grandchildren, Bryne Worley, Marc Worley, Steven Worley, Patrick Worley, and Jill Worley. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb 12, at 2 p.m. at Rich Valley Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Rich Cardot officiating. Burial will follow in the Rich Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Mabe | Claude M. | 9 Feb 1998 | Claude M. Mabe, age 60 of Pocopson, Penn., died Monday, Feb. 9, 1998 at the Pocopson Home following a brief illness. Born in Marion, he was the son of the late James and Mary Elizabeth Robinson Mabe. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Ernest Mabe. He was a resident of the Kennett Square, Penn., area for 40 years and was a security guard for the Pocopson Home for the past seven years. He was a social member of the Italian American Club in Kennett Square. He is survived by four brothers: Charles M. Mabe Sr., Oxford, Penn.; James C. Mabe of Albany, N.Y.; William Mabe of Wytheville; and Hurley Mabe of Marion; four sisters: Mary Edwards of Max Meadows, Dorothy Martin of Roanoke, Bertha Reeves of Marion, and Helen Coley of Wytheville. Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 13, at 2 p.m. at the Edward L. Collins Funeral Home in Oxford, Penn. Interment was in Christ Community Fellowship Cemetery, West Grove. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Barlow | John K., Sr. | 10 Feb 1998 | John K. Barlow Sr., age 72, of Avondale, Penn., died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1998 at the Crozier-Chester Medical Center in Upland, Penn. Born in Smyth County, Mr. Barlow was the son of the late Thomas J. and Florence Whisman Barlow. He was preceded in death by one son, Raymond Barlow in 1991. He was a member of the Farmers Association of Pennsylvania. He is survived by his wife, Geneva Blevins Barlow; three sons, William Barlow, Quarryville, Penn., Thomas Barlow, Centerville, Del., and John Barlow Jr., Avondale, Penn.; two daughters, Rebecca Barlow, Butler, Tenn., and Edith Barlow of Port Orange, Fla.; two sisters, Gracie Osbourn and Evelyn Barlow, both of Chilhowie; three sisters-in-law, Dorothy Barlow and Josie Wilson, both of West Grove, Penn., and Mary Perry, Kennett Square, Penn.; two brothers-in-law, Jim and Stan Blevins, both of Marion; 10 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 13, at 8 p.m. at the Cleveland and Gofus Funeral Home Inc. in Avondale, Penn. Interment was private. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, 625 W. Ridge Pike #100, Conshohocken, Penn. 19428-9540; or to the American Lung Association, 525 Plymouth Road, Suite 315, Plymouth Meeting, Penn. 19462. | |
| Hopkins | Hazel Flora | 10 Feb 1998 | Hazel Flora Hopkins, age 82, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1998 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Hopkins was a native of Grayson County and had lived most of her adult life in Smyth County and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Jessie Lee Morin and one son, Sonny Barker. Survivors include three daughters, Betty Widener, Jean Kell, and Linda Sheets, all of Marion; three sons, Max Barker, Marion, John Barker and Michael Hopkins, all of Chilhowie; a very special stepdaughter, Pauline Richardson; a stepdaughter, Lucille Chavis; one stepson, James Hopkins; 21 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren and several step-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Feb. 13, at 11 a.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Neitch, the Rev. Lloyd Sheets and the Rev. Bobby Dunn officiating. Interment followed in the Thomas Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| McGhee | John Wise, Jr. | 10 Feb 1998 | Retired Maj. John Wise McGhee Jr., age 77, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1998 at his home in Harpswell, Maine. He was preceded in death by his parents, John W. and Mary Hicks McGhee Sr. He was a native of Seven Mile Ford. He worked on the family farm and attended Seven Mile Ford schools. He was a 1938 graduate of Marion High School. Mr. McGhee received an associate degree from Marion Junior College in 1940 and also attended Roanoke College and Virginia Tech until he joined the Army Air Corps, where he attended the Air Cadet Program receiving his commission and wings in 1942. He served in the U.S. Air Force and Reserves for 23 years, retiring with the rank of major. He served during World War II and the Korean War and received numerous citations, including the Distinguished Flying Cross, his fourth Air Medal and two Purple Heart awards and numerous campaign ribbons. After retiring from the Air Force in 1965, he worked as a lobsterman in Harpswell until retiring in 1984. Mr. McGhee enjoyed hunting, fishing, gardening and oil painting. Survivors include his wife, Virginia LeClair; one son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Lynne McGhee, Falmouth, Maine; one daughter and son-in-law, Kathleen and John McInerny, Portland, Maine; two grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 10 a.m. today, Feb. 14, in the Brunswick Naval Airstation Chapel with full military honors. Interment will be in Arlington National Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation of Maine, P.O. Box 1134, Portland, Maine 04104. Stetson’s Funeral Home in Brunswick, Maine is in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Pickle | Ruth T. | 10 Feb 1998 | Ruth T. Pickle, age 77, formerly of Rural Retreat, died Tuesday, Feb. 10, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was a native of Burkes Garden and the widow of Leonard Earl Pickle. Survivors include two daughters, Margaret E. Spraker, Wytheville, and Alice K. Roberson, Galax; two sons, Robert P. “Bobby” Musser, Rural Retreat, and Edward E. Pickle, Abingdon; three sisters, Bessie Bane and Mary T. Hall, both of Rural Retreat, and Lorraine Haden, Missouri; 12 grandchildren; one step-grandchild; and three step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 4 p.m. Friday, Feb. 13, in Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bob Briggs officiating. Interment was in Mountain View Cemetery, Rural Retreat. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Brewer | Frances L. | 9 Sep 1901 | 11 Feb 1998 | Frances L. Brewer, age 96, of Sugar Grove, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 1998 at Francis Marion Manor. She was the widow of Gene Brewer. She was born Sept. 9, 1901 at Flatridge to James Plummer and Jemima Ellen Poole. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Feb. 14, at 11 a.m. in Sugar Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenny Price officiating. Interment will be in the Ross Family Cemetery in Flatridge. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence in charge of arrangements. |
| Kegley | Charles W. | 11 Feb 1998 | Charles W. Kegley, age 75, died Wednesday, Feb. 11, 1998 at his home in Atkins. Mr. Kegley was a veteran having served in the United States Army. He was a member of the First Church of God in Atkins. He is survived by his wife, Aleene Blevins Kegley of Atkins; two daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Eddie Sheets of Rural Retreat, and Mary and Eddie Barrett of Saltville; two granddaughters, Patricia Lynn Webb and Lisa Renee Blankenbeckler, both of Groseclose; one great-granddaughter, Natasha Webb of Groseclose; a host of nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held today, Feb. 14, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Ron Whitener officiating. Burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat where military rites will be conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post #4667. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Robbins | Mary | 11 Feb 1998 | Mary Campbell Robbins, age 83, died Wednesday, Feb 11, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Estel G. Robbins; a daughter, Lois Marie Robbins. She is survived by one daughter, Mildred Robbins Corder of Radford; five grandchildren: Deborah Keller Henderson of Staunton, Elizabeth Corder Roberts of Atkins, Rebecca Corder Davis of Bland, Gary Stickley Corder Jr., Timothy Phillip Corder, both of Radford; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Okie and Claude Woods of Sugar Grove, Gaye Kirk of Marion, and Georgia and Grover McCarter of Fredricksburg; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Paul and Bertha Campbell of Sugar Grove, and June and Stella Campbell of Marion; five great- grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Feb 14, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Thompson and the Rev. Sidney Mays officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Roberts | Maggie Jane | 12 Feb 1998 | Maggie Jane Buchanan Roberts, age 78, of Rich Valley, died Thursday, Feb 12, 1998. She was a member of Locust Cove Presbyterian Church and the widow of Fred Roberts. Survivors include one daughter, Sue Roberts, Rich Valley; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb 15, in Locust Cove Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Bill “Skip” Cahill officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hart | Cecil Paul | 13 Feb 1998 | Cecil Paul Hart, age 65, formerly of Green Cove, died Friday, Feb. 13, 1998 at his home in Salem. He retired from Salem Frame after 39 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Bessie Hart; three brothers, Famon, James and Charles Hart; one sister, Helen Stamper, one daughter, Linda Diane Hart. He is survived by his special friend and companion, Phyllis Reed; his children, Edith Francisco and Mark Wilson, Mary and Joe Wright, all of Salem, David Hart and Lou Ann Greer, Delores and Jerry Sligh, all of New Castle, Patsy and William Fout of Hardy, Neal and Angela Hart of Kannapolis, N.C., Dennis Hart of Damascus and Deborah and John Raybourne of Panama City, Fla.; his former wife, Glenna Hart of Kannapolis, N.C.; five grandchildren; three sisters, Catherine Copenhaver of Marion, Virginia Haga of Chilhowie, and Charlotte Osborne of Atkins. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 16, at 2 p.m. in Azen Baptist Church in Konnarock. Interment was in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice or the American Cancer Society. Lotz Salem Chapel was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Powers | Winnie A. | 13 Feb 1998 | Winnie A. Powers, age 78 of Konnarock, died Friday, Feb. 13, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mrs. Powers was a native of Boone, N.C., and had lived in Konnarock most of her life. She was a member of Azen Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter, Linda Sue Pennington, Abingdon; one son, Jimmie R. Pennington, Damascus; seven grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 15, in Azen Baptist Church with the Rev. Greg Arnold and the Rev. Stephen LaPoint officiating. Burial was in Azen Cemetery, Konnarock. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Swartz | Arvilla F. | 14 Feb 1998 | Arvilla F. (Allison) Swartz, age 75, died Saturday, Feb 14, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a member of First Church of God in Allison Gap. Survivors include her husband, William Earl Swartz Sr.; one son, William E. Swartz Jr., Gainsville; four daughters, Earlene Swartz and Sharon Jinks, both of Manassas, Pam DeBord, Saltville, and Tina Jeffries, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; two brothers, Jiggs Allison and John W. Allison Jr., Saltville; three sisters, Mae Pickle, Saltville, Freada Ames and Peggy Marshall, both of Cleveland, Tenn.; eight grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb 17, in First Church of God in Allison Gap with the Rev. David Mumpower officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bostic | Edith Akers | 16 Feb 1998 | Edith Akers Bostic of Abingdon died Monday, Feb. 16, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was a native of Marion and had lived in Abingdon since 1949. She was a member of Abingdon United Methodist Church and the Holston Hills Home Demonstration Club. Survivors include her husband, Ershel A. Bostic; one daughter, Mrs. J.N. (Deborah E.) Matheson III, Hermitage, Tenn.; one son, Gregory Clayton Bostic, Baton Rouge, La.; two sisters, Laura Farrington and Jean Stacey, both of Marion; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 19, in Roselawn Cemetery in Marion with the Rev. Robert Thornton officiating. Flowers are omitted and memorials made to the American Cancer Society, 167 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210-2838, or American Heart Association, 830 Sullins St., Bristol, VA 24290. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Friends may call at the residence, 133 Clark St., Abingdon. Campbell Funeral Home in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cregger | Wallace H., Sr. | 16 Feb 1998 | Wallace H. Cregger Sr., age 93, died Monday, Feb. 16, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie H. Cregger. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Ernest Snavely of Marion; two sons and daughters-in-law, W.H. Jr. and Dorothy Cregger, and Buford and Judy Cregger, all of Marion; two grandsons, Clayton Cregger and Brian Cregger, both of Marion; one sister, Mildred Atwell of Cockeysville, Md.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 17, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Harry E. Leland and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Graveside services will be held today, Feb. 18, at 11 a.m. at Roselawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| McClanahan | Beatrice | 16 Feb 1998 | Beatrice McClanahan, age 65, of Chilhowie, died Monday, Feb. 16, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Survivors include her mother, Mary C. McClanahan, Chilhowie; two brothers, Charles Andrew McClanahan, Marion, and William Edward McClanahan, Homestead, Penn.; one nephew, Carlos McClanahan, Homestead, Penn.; one niece, Regina Roberts, Marion; one great-nephew; two great- nieces. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Feb. 19, at 2 p.m. in First Baptist Church, Chilhowie, with the Rev. Johnny Johnson and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial was in the Chilhowie Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sheets | Ira Cecil | 16 Feb 1998 | Ira Cecil Sheets Sr., age 63, of Chilhowie, died Monday, Feb 16, 1998 at the Wellmont Hospice House. He was a retired veteran of the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by two daughters, Debbie Lynn Jordan, Dothan, and Laura Ann Sheets, Chilhowie; four sons, William D. Sheets and Ira Cecil Sheets Jr., both of Crestview, Fla., Johnny Ray Sheets, Lakeland, Fla., and Tony Joe Sheets, Abingdon; five sisters: Agnes Yates, Switchback, W.Va., Alice Crigger and Ruby Suits, both of Chilhowie, Nora Lee Johnson, Nottingham, Penn., and Hazel Hollars, Trade, Tenn.; one brother, Ray Sheets, Stephenson, W.Va.; 11 grandchildren; many other relatives also survive. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Feb 18, at the Grosses Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Lloyd Sheets officiating. Interment will follow in the McClure Cemetery. Francis Marion VFW Post #4667 will conduct graveside military honors. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Whalen | Millard Wade | 17 Feb 1998 | Millard Wade Whalen, age 78, of Speedwell, died Tuesday, Feb 17, 1998 in Wythe County Community Hospital. He was born in Wythe County, the son of the late Patrick and Lelia Arney Whalen. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II the 101st Airborne Division. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Lowe and Louise Shelton; and three brothers, Andy, Roger and Charlie Whalen. He is survived by four daughters and sons-in-law: Olyvia W. and H.C. Goetzinger of Sugar Grove, Johanna and David Nicholson, Frances and Cooper Jones, all of Rural Retreat, and Barbara and Ray Main of Vero Beach, Fla.; two sons and daughter-in-law, Winston W. Whalen of Atlanta, Ga., and Eric D. and Angie Whalen of Radford; seven sisters: Marie Cox, Eula Fielder, both of Rural Retreat, Gay Rash, Mae Lynch and Mary Lee Shrader, all of Speedwell, Gladys Page of Baltimore, Md., and Kathleen Walters of Wytheville; four brothers: John Whalen of Speedwell, J.R. Whalen of Rural Retreat, Rex Whalen of Wytheville, and Richard Whalen of Baltimore, Md.; 11 grandchildren, two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, Feb 20, at 11 a.m. at the Speedwell United Methodist Church with the Rev. William Perkins officiating. Interment followed in the Speedwell U.M.C. Cemetery. Graveside military rites were conducted by American Legion Post #9. Barnett’s Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Williams | Cecil Legard | 17 Feb 1998 | Cecil Legard Williams, age 71, of Saltville, died Tuesday, Feb 17, 1998 at Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol. Mr. Williams operated a service station in the Saltville area for many years and was a member of Quarry United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Williams, Saltville; two daughters, Diane Lawson, Portsmouth, and Debbie Triplett, Bristol, Tenn.; one son, Gary Williams, Bristol; one sister, Dorothy Craig, Saltville; one brother, Randolph Williams, Wytheville; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb 20, at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. R.L. Frye and the Rev. Harry Tindell officiating. Burial followed in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Gollehon | Joseph Thomas | 18 Feb 1998 | Joseph Thomas Gollehon, age 65, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1998 at his home in Chilhowie. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines and was a certified state and county land surveyor. He attended Middlefork Baptist Church for many years but most recently attended the First Church of God in Chilhowie. He is survived by his wife, Ann Anderson Gollehon, Chilhowie; two daughters, Cathie Marie Gollehon and Debra Lee Gollehon, both of Chilhowie; one son, Joseph Thomas Gollehon Jr., Memphis, Tenn.; five sisters: Juanita Crouse, Frances Shorey, both of Chilhowie, Okie Gaetzke, Renton, Wash., Nettie Kidd, Lynchburg, and Ruby Gilbert, Marion; two brothers, Gene Gollehon and Watson Gollehon, both of Chilhowie; three grandchildren; many other relatives also survive. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 21, at Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Counts and the Rev. Bobby Dunn officiating. Burial will follow in the Gollehon Cemetery. Francis Marion VFW Post #4667 will conduct graveside military honors. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Moore | Robert Jackson | 18 Feb 1998 | Robert Jackson Moore, age 87, of Saltville, died Wednesday, Feb. 18, 1998 in James H. Quillen Veterans Administration Medical Center, Johnson City, Tenn. He attended Chilhowie Baptist Church, was a veteran of World War II and was a member of Saltville VFW Post 7327. Survivors include his wife, Eva Ashley Moore, Saltville; two sons, Cecil Bradley Moore, Glade Spring, and James Thomas “Tom” Moore, Oak Ridge, Tenn.; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Feb. 21, at 2 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Chuck Herrell officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Saunders | Anna Katherine | 18 Feb 1998 | Anna Katherine Simmerman Saunders, age 61, of Baltimore, Md., died Wednesday, Feb 18, 1998 at the home of her sister and brother-in-law, Turk and Penny Johnson, in Rural Retreat after a long illness. Mrs. Saunders was a nurse at Smyth County Community Hospital for several years and at Franklin Square Hospital in Baltimore, Md., for 25 years. Survivors include her husband, Bernard Saunders, Baltimore, Md.; two sons and daughter-in-law, Frank Michael Robertson and Carol, San Antonio, Texas, and Webster Charles Royston, Dallas, Texas; one daughter and son-in- law, Anna Elizabeth Thompson and William, Wesley Chapel, Fla.; her mother, Lora Pearl Overbay Simmerman, Rural Retreat; two sisters, Nancy Catron, Baltimore, Md., and Lorraine Johnson, Rural Retreat; one brother, Harry Simmerman, Columbia, S.C.; six grandchildren: Michael, Marie and Eric Robertson, Alicia, Emily and John Thompson. A memorial service was held Friday, Feb 20, at 8 p.m. in Fulton United Methodist Church with Rance Edwards and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Graveside services will be held today, Feb 21, at 9:30 a.m. in West End Cemetery with Rance Edwards officiating. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sledd | Bonnie Bowers | 18 Feb 1998 | Bonnie Bowers Sledd, age 81, of Groseclose, died Wednesday, Feb 18, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late Millard and Delia Holbrook Bowers. She was a member of the Fulton United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Ferguson Sledd Sr. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth F. (Pete) Jr. and Margaret Sledd of Marion; two grandsons and granddaughter-in-law, Kenneth F. III and Jackie Sledd, Tracy C. Sledd, all of Marion; one great-grandson, Shane Sledd. Funeral services will be held today, Feb 21, at 11 a.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev.. Rance Edwards officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery in Rural Retreat. The family requests that those who prefer make memorials to the Fulton United Methodist Church. Lindsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Thomas | Baker M. | 18 Feb 1998 | Baker M. Thomas, age 62, died Wednesday, Feb 18, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a foreman with W&L Construction Co., Chilhowie. He was a member of Old Time Holiness Tabernacle, Glade Spring. Survivors include his wife, Edna Thomas; two daughters, Alberta Hess and Brenda Thomas, both of Glade Spring; two sons, Billy Thomas, Abingdon, and Bobby Thomas, Glade Spring; two sisters, Esther Thomas and Lois Barlow, both of Glade Spring; three brothers, Kermit Thomas and Earl Thomas, both of Glade Spring, and Miri Thomas, Speedwell; three grandchildren; one step-grandson; one step-great-grandson; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Feb 21, in Old Time Holiness Tabernacle, Glade Spring, with the Rev. Mark Compton officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home, Damascus is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Barr | Verna Lenice | 19 Feb 1998 | Verna Lenice Barr, age 81, of Taylor’s Valley, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 1998 in Russell County Medical Center, Lebanon. She was a lifelong resident of Taylor’s Valley, a member of the Church of Christ, Taylor’s Valley, and the widow of Fred Barr. Survivors include two daughters, Joyce B. Wallace, Shady Valley, Tenn., and Jean Mabe, Taylor’s Valley; two sons, Earl B. Barr, Opallka, Ala., and Paul L. Barr, Mountain City, Tenn.; four sisters, Effie Sheets, Chilhowie, Stella Wood, Oxford, Penn., Martha Pennington, Green Cove, and Mary Shortt, Taylor’s Valley; one brother, Marvin Richardson, Damascus; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, in Taylor’s Valley Church of Christ with Glen Daugherty, minister, and the Rev. Charles E. “Jody” Blevins officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park, Damascus. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Davidson | Sanders M. | 19 Feb 1998 | Sanders M. Davidson, age 66, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 1998 in Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn. Mr. Davidson was the son of the late Joseph W. and Hazel Sandifer Davidson. For many years, he was an employee of Echols-Sparger & Associates and Dewberry & Davis. He was a member of Marion Baptist Church and past deacon. He was preceded in death by four sisters and one brother. He is survived by his wife, Texas Farris Davidson of Marion; one daughter, Sandra Davidson Hopkins, Marion; one son, Joseph Bradley Davidson, Marion; one son-in-law, Dr. Phillip C. Hopkins. Marion; one daughter-in-law, Patty Greer Davidson, Marion; five grandchildren: Courtney Hopkins, Chase Hopkins, Ashley Davidson, Benjamin Davidson and Adam Davidson; several nieces, nephews, cousins and numerous friends. Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 22, at 2 p.m. at Marion Baptist Church with the Rev. Neville Mozingo and Dr. William Slater officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to Marion Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 784, Marion, VA 24354 or the Marion Baptist Church, 1258 North Main St., Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Foster | Mary R. | 19 Feb 1998 | Mary R. Foster, age 93, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a member of Mount Zion Baptist Church where she was past secretary for the minister and deacons union and past superintendent of Sunday School. She was a member of Schaffer Memorial Baptist Association. She was a former member of Glade Spring Senior Citizens and the widow of James W. Foster Sr. Survivors include four sons, James W. Foster Jr., and Donald W. Foster Sr., both of Damascus, Charles E. Foster, Marion, and Glen M. Foster Sr., Emory; five daughters, Anna C. Smith, Chilhowie, Lillie B. Carter, Glade Spring, Rose M. Lampkins, Edith F. Butler and Frances N. Foster, all of Emory; 38 grandchildren;; 44 great-grandchildren; 28 great-great- grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jasper Burrell, the Rev. Harry Lampkins and the Rev. Stephen Fields officiating. Burial was in Foster Family Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Glade Spring Volunteer Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 59, Glade Spring, VA 24340. The Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Groseclose | James R. “Jim” | 19 Feb 1998 | James R. “Jim” Groseclose, age 77, of Bristol, died Thursday, Feb. 19, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Marion and a resident of Bristol for over 45 years. He was the son of the late Harry Harmon Groseclose, Chief of Police of Marion and wife Maggie Young Groseclose, and the brother of the late Joe H. Groseclose, Commissioner of Revenue in Marion. He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service with 25 years of service. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1941-45 aboard the U.S.S. Williamson in the South Pacific. He was a member of the VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post #6985. He was a member of St. Luke United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Helen James Groseclose; one daughter, Rebecca Groseclose McCloud and son-in-law, Mike McCloud, Bristol; two sons, Dr. Ron Groseclose, Nashville, Tenn., and Mike Groseclose, Greenville, S.C.; four grandchildren, Marty McCloud, Lauren McCloud, Brandon Groseclose and Gil Groseclose. Funeral services will be conducted today, Feb. 21, at 1 p.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jonathan Jonas officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 3 p.m. in Mt. Carmel Cemetery, Atkins. Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the American Heart Association. Akard Funeral Home in Bristol is in charge of arrangements. A courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Metzger | Notral Hash | 20 Feb 1998 | Notral Hash Metzger, age 86, died Friday, Feb. 20, 1998 in Church Home Hospital in Baltimore, Md. Mrs. Metzger was a homemaker, loved cooking and was a good cook. She cared a lot about other people and kept foster children. She is survived by one sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Herman Widener of Marion; a special friend, Margie Wertz of Baltimore, Md. Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 22, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Marion Boggs officiating. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Roark | Martha G. | 20 Feb 1998 | Martha G. Roark, age 86, of Saltville, died Saturday, Feb 20, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a member of Little Flock Holiness Church and was the widow of Gus Roark. Survivors include one daughter, Elizabeth Harris, Saltville; six sons, Dan Roark, Jackie Roark and Henry Roark, all of Saltville, Leon Roark and Oscar Roark, both of Rural Retreat, and Howard Roark, Marion; three brothers, Jay Griffey and James Edward Griffey, both of Maryland, and John Henry Griffey, Marion; one sister, Nannie Belle Fouse, Maryland; 18 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; four greatgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb 23, in Buckeye Holiness Church with the Rev. Wade Kestner, the Rev. Donnie Stanley and the Rev. Paul Stanley officiating. Burial was in Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Roark | Martha G. | 20 Feb 1998 | Martha G. Roark, age 86, of Saltville, died Friday, Feb 20, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a member of Little Flock Holiness Church and was the widow of Gus Roark. Survivors include one daughter, Elizabeth Harris, Saltville; six sons, Dan Roark, Jackie Roark and Henry Roark, all of Saltville, Leon Roark and Oscar Roark, both of Rural Retreat, and Howard Roark, Marion; three brothers, Jay Griffey and James Edward Griffey, both of Maryland, and John Henry Griffey, Marion; one sister, Nannie Belle Fouse, Maryland; 18 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; four great-great- grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb 23, in Buckeye Holiness Church with the Rev. Wade Kestner, the Rev. Donnie Stanley and the Rev. Paul Stanley officiating. Burial was in Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Tilson | James Monroe | 20 Feb 1998 | James Monroe Tilson, age 84, died Friday, Feb 20, 1998 at his home in Marion. A lifelong resident of Smyth County, he was a member of the Rowland Creek Brethren Church. He worked with the CCC Camp at Hungry Mother Park and retired from the Virginia State Highway Department. Mr. Tilson was preceded in death by his wife, Leona Parsons Tilson. Survivors include three daughters, Annie Mae Osborne, Ethel Testerman, and Josephine Cox, all of Marion; three sisters, Sadie Daily, West Point, Ky., Mattie Parsons and Callie Quesenberry, both of Marion; 10 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Feb 22, at 2 p.m. at the Rowland Creek Brethren Church with the Rev. David Neitch officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to services. 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. | |
| Combs | Ollie | 21 Feb 1998 | Ollie Combs, age 94, died Saturday, Feb. 21, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Eli Combs; and her son, Loyd Combs. She was a member of the Parker’s Chapel Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Mae Coleman of Chilhowie, and Amanda Antle of Columbus, Ind.; seven grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren, 13 greatgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Feb. 25, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Chester Hensley and the Rev. Joe Powers officiating. Burial will follow in Macedonia Cemetery in Chilhowie. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Mink | Mary Deesee | 21 Feb 1998 | Mary Keesee Mink died Saturday, Feb. 21, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of Lake H. Mink and a lifelong member of the Chilhowie Christian Church where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Margaret Thomas Keesee; four sisters, her twin Lucille Call, Ada Heffinger, Annie Felty Tuell and Charlotte McCallister; four brothers, Clinton Keesee, Garnett Keesee, Charles Robert “Bob” Keesee and James Roy Keesee. Survivors include three nephews, William E. Keesee, Asheville, N.C., Douglas G. Heffinger, Chilhowie, and Gordon Tuell Jr., Seven Mile Ford; seven nieces, Gwendolyn F. Eddy, Catherine J. Tuell, Jean Peak, all of Chilhowie, Eileen Long, Bristol, Shirley Wynn, Roanoke, Mary Ellen Beavers, Knoxville, Tenn., and Nancy K. Beavers, Atlanta, Ga.; several great nieces and greatnephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 23, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Edgar Brooks officiating. Burial was in St. James Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Rector | William F. “Bill” | 21 Feb 1998 | William F. “Bill” Rector, age 74, of Orlando, Fla., formerly of Marion, died Saturday, Feb 21, 1998 in Orlando. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Rector, Orlando, Fla.; two sons, John Rector of Stanfield, N.C., and Greg Rector of Orlando, Fla.; two daughters, Barbara Ann St. Onge of Melbourne, Fla., and Linda Richardson of Sparks, Nev.; one brother, L.J. Rector of Marion; two sisters, Neoma Spurgeon of Chilhowie, and Elsie Walker of Holiday, Fla.; seven grandchildren; four great-granddaughters. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Feb 24, at 11 a.m. at the Woodlawn Memorial Park in Orlando, Fla., with the Rev. Alan Liphard officiating. Dobbs Funeral Home in Orlando, Fla., was in charge of arrangements. This obituary is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Tolbert | Matthew O. | 21 Feb 1998 | Matthew O. Tolbert Sr., age 78, of Saltville, died Saturday, Feb 21, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn. He was a lifelong resident of Saltville, and a veteran of World War II, serving in the Armed Forces from 1939 to 1945. He was of the Pentecostal faith. Survivors include his wife, Pairelee Rose Davidson Tolbert; five sons, Matthew Tolbert Jr., Kingsport, Tenn., and Michael Tolbert, Junior Davidson, Jerry Davidson and Bobby Davidson, Saltville; eight daughters, Mrs. Donnie (Ginger) Frye, Mrs. Byrd (Cathy) Frye, and Mrs. George (Delilah) Olinger, Mrs. Bobby (Mary Helen) Dinsmore, all of Saltville, Sharon Tolbert, Karen Tolbert and Mrs. Keith (Melody) Myers, all of Marion, and Mrs. Michael (Teresa) Morgan, Bossier City, La.; Saltville; two sisters, Grace Olsson and Ella Farris, both of Saltville; 20 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb 23, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kyle French, the Rev. Bobby Briggs and the Rev. David Gibson officiating. Burial was in Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Combs | Destiny Nicole | 23 Feb 1998 | Destiny Nicole Combs, infant daughter of Michael and Rose Combs, died Monday, Feb. 23, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She is also survived by her maternal grandparents, Allen and Debbie Thompson of Marion; her paternal grandparents, Jeff and Arby Combs of Chilhowie; her maternal grandfather, Paul Hutton of Marion; her paternal great-grandparents, Dean and Charlotte Testerman of Marion, and Edward and Viola Thompson of Saltville; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Graveside services were held Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 2 p.m. at Rose Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. Jerry Alley officiating. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hall | Weldon Howard | 23 Feb 1998 | Weldon Howard Hall, age 58, died Monday, Feb. 23, 1998 in Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn. Mr. Hall was preceded in death by his father, Luther Vaughn Hall. He is survived by his wife, Alice Stoots Hall of Marion; three daughters and one son-in-law, Shelia and Jeff Smith of Welcome, N.C., Mitzi A. Hall and Sherry C. Hall, both of Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Lori Hall of Marion; his mother, Edna Hall of Lansing, N.C.; six sisters, Vollaree Walls of Marion, Pearl Hunt of Winston-Salem, N.C., Jewel Pennington of Konnarock, Mary Ruth Gibbons of Pinnacle, N.C., Novella Griffitts of Lansing, N.C., and Joann Holman of Madison, N.C.; two brothers, E.C. Hall of Lexington, N.C., and Harold Hall of Winston-Salem, N.C.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb. 26, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Otis Barker officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sebastian | Judy Kell | 23 Feb 1998 | Judy Kell Sebastian, age 43, died Monday, Feb 23, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a former employee of Harwood Corporation. Survivors include her husband, James “Jim” Sebastian; her parents, Edd and Bessie Kell, Saltville; one brother, Mike Kell, Saltville; two sisters, Sandy Kell, Saltville, and Barbara Rutledge, Chilhowie; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb 26, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mt. Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Reedy | Jessie | 2 May 1932 | 24 Feb 1998 | Jessie Shumate Reedy, age 65, formerly of Rugby, died Tuesday, Feb 24, 1998 at her home in Marion. She was the widow of Wade G. Reedy. She was born May 2, 1932 at Rugby, the daughter of Roy and Lula Stuart Shumate. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Dean Anderson, Troutdale; one grandson, Michael Anderson, Troutdale; one great-granddaughter, Kristen Anderson, Troutdale. Funeral services were held Friday, Feb 27, at 11 a.m. in Corinth Baptist Church in Rugby with the Rev. Rex Hall and the Rev. Dennis Eller officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Rugby Rescue Squad, 1845 Rugby Road, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Akers | Erful Eugene | 25 Feb 1998 | Erful Eugene Akers, age 68, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He attended Beaver Creek Union Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Betty (Cregger) Akers; two brothers, Arnold Akers, Wise, and John L. “Jeff” Cannon, Lynchburg; four sisters, Mary Lou Stump, Marion, Doris Eastridge, Saltville, JoAnne Woodward, Lynchburg and Norma Jean Kestner, Columbia, S.C.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 28, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bill Cahill officiating. Burial will be in Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements | |
| Davis | Gary Lee | 25 Feb 1998 | Gary Lee Davis, age 40, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 1998 in Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, Tenn. Mr. Davis was a lifelong resident of Smyth County and a supervisor at Visador where he worked for 19 years. Survivors include his wife, Norma Davis, Marion; his mother, Nancy P. Davis, Marion; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Elaine and Roger Woods, Marion, and Kathy and David Brooks, Rural Retreat; two brothers and sisters-in-law, James William Jr. and Jean Davis and Randall and Angela Davis, all of Marion; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 1, at 2 p.m. at the Sugar Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenny Price officiating. Entombment will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 7-9 tonight at the funeral home. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Doss | Alden Curtis | 25 Feb 1998 | Alden Curtis Doss, age 78, of Glade Spring, died Wednesday, Feb. 25, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Cathleen Crutchfield Doss. Survivors include four sons, Bobby Doss, William Doss, David Doss and Steve Doss, all of Glade Spring; one daughter, Nancy Doss, Glade Spring; one daughter-in-law, Grace Doss; five sisters, Clarice Stovall, Bristol, Maggie Martin, Roanoke, Myrtle Hamm, Josephine Doss and Marie Miller, all of Chilhowie; two grandsons, Michael Alden Doss and Jeffrey David Doss; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 28, in Little Rock Baptist Church in Glade Spring with the Rev. Bob Steele, the Rev. Mahlon H. Wyatt and Brother Buster Mullins officiating. Burial will be in Mount Olivet Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Roe | Roger Gene | 25 Feb 1998 | Roger Gene Roe, age 49, died Wednesday, Feb 25, 1998 at the Medical College of Virginia Hospital in Richmond. He was preceded in death by his father, Retired Sergeant Major Carl M. Roe, formerly of Chilhowie, and his grandparents, the late Mr. and Mrs. Meek Rouse and Mr. and Mrs. Will Roe, all of Chilhowie. Mr. Roe was a native of Colonial Heights, was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and a member of Local Union #111 in Pinellas Park, Fla. He is survived by his beloved wife, Nancy Fairhurst Roe; his mother and stepfather, Helen and Francis Howell of Colonial Heights; one brother, Edward M. Roe of Sutherland; five sisters: Brenda Meade of Chester; Linda Bryant and Carolyn Jones, both of Colonial Heights; Sandy Smith of Virginia Beach; and Teresa Witte of Hanover County; his stepmother, Sina Lei Roe of Dale City; four stepbrothers: Alua Lei and Vile Lei, both of Dale City, Steve Howell and Dr. Malcolm Howell, both of Richmond; several loving nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Feb 27, at 2 p.m. at the Gould Funeral Home in Hopewell with the Rev. Marshall O. Bonds officiating. Interment followed in Merchants Hope Memorial Gardens. Gould Funeral Home in Hopewell was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sexton | Hazel Reedy | 26 Feb 1998 | Hazel Reedy Sexton, age 83, widow of Roy T. Sexton, died Thursday, Feb 26, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Sexton was a member of the Stone Memorial Presbyterian Church. She is survived by two sons, Charles L. Sexton of Atkins, and Carl P. Sexton of Safford, Ariz.; one daughter, Regina M. Price of Sumter, S.C.; two brothers, Art Sexton of Rural Retreat, and James Sexton of Rogersville, Tenn.; one sister, Darlene Daugherty of Windsor; three grandchildren, Paula Violet, Robin Webb and Thomas Price; one step-granddaughter, Laura Brake; two great-grandchildren, Susan Violet and Aaron Webb; two step-great-grandchildren, Tosh Littau and Wyspher Jones. Funeral services were held Monday, March 2, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with burial in Wassum Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Edmiston | Rebecca Lynn | 27 Feb 1998 | Rebecca Lynn Edmiston, age 26, died Friday, Feb. 27, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Virginia Edmiston, and her grandfather, Eugene Hamm. She is survived by her mother and stepfather, Wanda and Randall Scott of Marion; her father and stepmother, David and Norma Edmiston of Damascus; one brother, Bryan Scott of Marion; two step-sisters, Kimberly Ann Tignor and Kristy Lyn Tignor, both of Damascus; her grandmother, Ethel Hamm of Chilhowie; her grandfather, Jake Edmiston of Chilhowie; several aunts, uncles and cousins including a special uncle, Ronald Hamm and wife Roberta. Funeral services were held Monday, March 2, at 11 a.m. at Grosses Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Lloyd Sheets officiating. Burial followed in Grosses Creek Cemetery in Chilhowie. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Grosses Creek Baptist Church Youth Group, Rt. 2 Box 334AB, Chilhowie, VA 24319 or the Marion Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 784, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Allison | Charles William | 1 Mar 1998 | Charles William Allison, age 53, of Saltville, died Sunday, March 1, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn. He was retired from the U.S. Army. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. John Allen (Melissa) Rickman, Glade Spring, and Theresa Nettles, Saltville; three granddaughters, Ashley, Alexandera and Aspen Rickman; and three grandsons, Aaron Nettles, Michael Nettles and Levi Ratliff. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 3, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Wayne Parsons officiating. Burial was in Elizabeth Cemetery with military rites conducted by Saltville VFW Post 7328. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Martin | Warren Harding | 2 Mar 1998 | Warren Harding Martin Sr., age 77, of Chilhowie, died Monday, March 2, 1998 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He is survived by his wife, Ruth B. Martin, Chilhowie; two daughters, Dixie M. Seymour and Brenda M. Wampler, both of Marion; two sons, Warren H. Martin Jr. and Robert Franklin Martin, both of Chilhowie; three sisters, Elsie Anderson, Altona, Ill., Fern Haga, Calva, Ill., and Aileen Russell, Marion; one stepsister, Mabel Martin, Chilhowie; two stepbrothers, Eugene Blevins and Kenneth Blevins, both of Chilhowie; two daughters-in-law, Linda J. Martin and Judy G. Martin; two sons-in-law, Don Wampler and Roger Seymour; 10 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a special friend, Paul E. Hayes, Bristol. Funeral services will be conducted at 8:30 p.m. tonight, March 4, at Newberry Funeral Home with graveside services to be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, March 5, at the Davis Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 until service time tonight. Memorial donations may be made to the Davis Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Smith | Robert Norville | 14 Feb 1929 | 3 Mar 1998 | Robert Norville Smith, age 69, of Hiwassee, died Tuesday, March 3, 1998 in Pulaski Community Hospital. He was born Feb 14, 1929 in Marion, N.C., the son of Sue Smith Anderson. He was a retired carpenter and farmer and was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during World War II. Surviving are his wife, Clara Kathleen Elkins Smith; one son, John Michael Smith, Snowville; two daughters, Elizabeth Yvonne Gravely, Wytheville, and Wanda Smith Puckett, Durham, N.C.; four grandchildren including Jenny Rebecca Hess of Chilhowie; one step-great-grandson; his mother, Sue Smith Anderson, Winston-Salem, N.C.; one sister, Jan Hendrix, Winston-Salem, N.C.; one brother, Jerome Smith, Charlotte, N.C. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 5, at 2 p.m. at the Bower Funeral Chapel in Pulaski with the Rev. Clayton Quesenberry and the Rev. Edwin J. Doerr Jr. officiating. Interment will follow in Cecil’s Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery in Snowville. Visitation will be anytime after 2 p.m. today, March 4, with the family receiving friends tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bower Funeral Chapel, 1631 Bob White Blvd., Pulaski. Bower Funeral Chapel in Pulaski is in charge of arrangements. |
| Sexton | Fletcher Scott | 9 Dec 1919 | 4 Mar 1998 | Fletcher Scott Sexton, age 78, formerly of Marion, died Wednesday, March 4, 1998 in Rising Sun, Md. Mr. Sexton was born Dec 9, 1919 in Marion, the son of the late Reed Thomas and Mary Sheets Sexton. He was also preceded in death by two sons, Fletcher Scott Sexton Jr., and Paul Edward Sexton. He was a member of Local UAW #1183, a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Rising Sun and retired in 1982 after 30 years in the Maintenance Dept. at Chrysler. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife, Laura Shupe Sexton of Rising Sun, Md.; one daughter, Janet Isennock, Street, Md.; four sisters, Florence Funk, Maxine Blevins, Kate Farley, all of Marion, and Maude Faye, Portsmouth; 10 grandchildren; 9 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, March 7, at 11 a.m. in the Calvary Baptist Church, Rising Sun, with the Rev. Jim McClendon officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Foard Funeral Home in Rising Sun, Md., is in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Barnett’s Funeral Home. |
| Jackson | Dale C. | 4 Mar 1998 | Dale C. Jackson, age 72, of Tannersville, died Wednesday, March 4, 1998 in Russell County Medical Center in Lebanon. He was a lifetime farmer in Tazewell County. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Jackson; one son, Daryl Jackson, Tannersville; three daughters, Peggy Sue Jackson, Mary Louise Jackson and Betty Jane Jackson, all of Tannersville; one brother, Ervin Jackson, Saltville; three sisters, Mrs. Buck “Roxie” Davenport, Tannersville, Stella Jackson and Sylvia Woodward, both of Saltville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, March 7, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bill Cahill officiating. Burial will be in Elizabeth Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Tannersville Rescue Squad. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Haga | John Alexander, Jr. | 21 Mar 1920 | 5 Mar 1998 | John Alexander Haga Jr., died Thursday, March 5, 1998 in a hospital in Lenoir, N.C. He was born March 21, 1920. He is survived by his wife, Mary Lundy Haga; one daughter, Lavada Haga, Granite Falls, N.C.; three sons, Wesley Haga, Paul Haga and Daniel Haga, all of Granite Falls, N.C.; two sisters, Beatrice Blevins, Bristol, and Dorothy Musser, Rural Retreat; two brothers, Robert Eugene Haga, Fenton, Mich., and Sherman Haga, Atkins. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 8, at Rock Chapel Church of God in Granite Falls, N.C., with interment in Blue Ridge Memorial Park. Pendry’s Funeral Home in Granite Falls, N.C., was in charge of arrangements. |
| Shadley | Marian G. | 5 Mar 1998 | Marian G. Shadley, age 69, widow of Robert G. Shadley Jr., died Thursday, March 5, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by two children, Cheryl K. Shadley and Michael G. Shadley. She is survived by four daughters, H. Valerie Edenfield, primary caregiver of Marion, Susan G. Selner of Okeechobee, Fla., Sally A. Whitt of Mattawan, Mich., and Sarah J. Shadley of Jensen Beach, Fla.; two sons, Melvin D. Shadley of Jacksonville, Fla., and Gerald K. Shadley of Naples, Fla.; one brother, Kenn Hall of Portage, Mich.; 11 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Shadley will be taken back to Florida to join her beloved husband. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Neprud | Cathy Sheffield | 6 Mar 1998 | Cathy Sheffield Neprud, age 43, of Suffolk, formerly of Marion, died March 6, 1998 in Obici Hospital following a lengthy illness. She was preceded in death by her father, W.C. Sheffield. She was a member of Whaleyville United Methodist Church, the National Education Association and the Virginia Music Educators Association. She was employed by Suffolk Public Schools, teaching music at Robertson and Mt. Zion elementary schools. She is survived by her husband, Scott A. Neprud; one son, Scott Alan Neprud Jr.; one daughter, Catherine Nicole Neprud; her mother, Kathleen Sheffield of Marion. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, March 10, at 2 p.m. in Whaleyville United Methodist Church in Suffolk with the Rev. Larry J. Renfrow officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. | |
| Surber | James L. | 10 Mar 1998 | James L. Surber, age 80, died Tuesday, March 10, 1998 in Alderson, W.Va. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Surber of Alderson, W.Va.; two sons and daughters-in-law, James and Phyllis Surber of Atkins, and David and Donna Surber of Davisonville, Md.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Ruth Surber Sharitz of Marion, Nancy S. and Jim Coe of Atkins, and Carolyn S. and Jesse Choate of Sugar Grove; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, March 13, at 11 a.m. at the Royals Macquire Funeral Home in Union, W.Va. | |
| Gillespie | Sam Roger | 11 Mar 1998 | Sam Roger Gillespie Sr., age 60, died Wednesday, March 11, 1998 at his home in Essex, Md. Survivors include his wife, Sue Gillespie; three sons, Sam Gillespie Jr., Gary Gillespie and Douglas Gillespie; one daughter, Sandra Prysiazny; two sisters; five grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 8:30 p.m. Thursday, March 12, in Bruzdzinski Funeral Home in Baltimore, Md., with the Rev. Ken Nehmer officiating. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Poore | Margie Aline | 11 Mar 1998 | Margie Aline Shawver Poore, age 72, of Bristol, died Wednesday, March 11, 1998 in Wellmont Hospice, Bristol, Tenn. She had lived in Saltville for 28 years prior to moving to Bristol in 1997. She was the widow of James Gipson Poore. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Hallie M. Day and Archie C. Shawver. Survivors include one daughter, Marcie Helmandollar Anderson, Bristol; two granddaughters, Kelli Anderson and Lindsi Anderson, both of Bristol; three stepdaughters, Jean Brannon, Bristol, Jackie Sproles, Glade Spring and Kathleen Frye, Saltville; two stepsons, Chester Poore, Emory, and Coeburn Poore, Abingdon; three brothers, Frank Shawver, Hammondsville, Ohio, Britton Shawver, Bluefield, and Eugene Shawver, Bad Bruckenaw, Germany; two sisters, Shirley Ruble, Bluefield, and Ruby Vaught, Bradenton, Fla.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, March 13, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with burial today, March 14, in Grandview Memory Garden Cemetery, Bluefield. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cassell | Michael Wayne | 12 Mar 1998 | Michael Wayne Cassell, age 35, of Marion, formerly of Wytheville, died Thursday, March 12, 1998 in Wythe County Community Hospital. He was a truck driver and was preceded in death by his father, Billy R. Cassell. He is survived by his wife, Mary Louise Cassell; two daughters, Elizabeth Marie Cassell and Crystal Lynn Cassell, of the home; his mother, Lois Eversole Stroupe of Wytheville; two brothers and sister-in-law, James Allen and Josephine Herring Jr., and Alfred Ray Stroupe III, all of Wytheville; special nephew, James Allen “Jimmy” Herring III of Wytheville; special aunt, Lillie Mae Fisher of Wytheville; several aunts, uncles and special cousins. Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 15, at 2 p.m. at Barnett’s Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Will Shewey and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment will be in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Barnett’s Funeral Home from 4 to 6 and from 7 to 9 p.m. today or at the residence of Lillie Fisher, 355 E. Ridge St., Wytheville, at any time. Barnett’s Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Edmiston | George Howard | 12 Mar 1998 | Elder George Howard Edmiston, age 89, of Chilhowie, died Thursday, March 12, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a minister of the United Pentecostal Church International and a retired carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Ola Kress Edmiston; one son, Norman Dale Edmiston, Chilhowie; four daughters, Christene Balew, Alamo, Nev., Carolyn Ouellette, Tualatin, Ore., Jo Ann Abbott, Maumee, Ohio, and Peggy Foote, Chilhowie; two stepsons, Eugene Winebarger and James Winebarger, both of Chilhowie; 12 grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; 12 great- grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, March 15, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Alvin Holmes, the Rev. Neville Mozingo and Elder Carl Riley officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bise | Garnett Wayne | 14 Mar 1998 | Garnett Wayne Bise, age 63, died Saturday, March 14, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Chilhowie Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary Sue Bise; one daughter and son-in-law, Susan and Buddy Wagoner, Marion; three sons and daughters-in-law, David Wayne Bise, Charlotte, N.C., Danny Glenn and Christy Bise, Marion, and Timothy Paul and Clarissa Bise, Chilhowie; seven sisters, Margaret Lowder, Wytheville, Ora “Chunny” Ratliff and Peggy Johnson, both of Bristol, Tenn., Sandra Crewey and Geraldine Cale, both of Marion, Doris Allison, Portsmouth and Donna Blevins, Atkins; one brother, Roscoe Bise, Marion; one grandson, Joshua Wayne Wagoner. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 17, at the Chilhowie Baptist Church with the Rev. Chuck Herrell and the Rev. Fred Conley officiating. Burial followed in the Cleghorn Valley Cemetery. Francis Marion VFW Post #4667 conducted graveside military honors. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Godwin | Sharon Maxine | 16 Mar 1998 | Sharon Maxine Godwin, age 46, of Troutdale, died Monday, March 16, 1998 from injuries received in an automobile accident. Survivors include her husband, Alexander (Bill) Godwin; her father, Eugene A. Kurtenbach; two daughters, Helena Marie Godwin and Kimberly Ann Godwin, both of Troutdale; two sisters, Jackie Osborne, St. Augustine, Fla., and Debbie Yonsien, Sterling; two brothers, Gary Kurtenbach, California, and Steve Kurtenbach, Marshall; one grandson, Alexander William Bryan Godwin. Memorial services were held Thursday, March 19, at 11 a.m. at the Konnarock Baptist Church with the Rev. Donald Wyatt officiating. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Parks | Marvin Clay | 16 Mar 1998 | Marvin Clay Parks Jr., age 31, died Monday, March 16, 1 Murray Medical Center, Dalton, Ga. He is survived by one daughter, Brittany Kay Parks of Dalton, Ga.; his mother, Evelyn Parks of Dalton, Ga.; five sisters, Anita Sue Ensley, Joyce Tankersley and Frances Tankersley, all of Chatsworth, Ga., Karen Carroll and Clara Rose, both of Dalton, Ga,; his grandparents, Goldie Lilly of Beckley, W.Va., and Ollie C. Parks of Rural Retreat; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 18, at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Peeples Funeral Home in Chatsworth, Ga., with the Rev. Gene Thomason officiating. Funeral services were also held Thursday, March 19, at 2 p.m. at the New Bethel Methodist Church in Rural Retreat with burial in the church cemetery. Peeples Funeral Home of Chatsworth, Ga., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Baker | Ruby Spencer | 19 Apr 1911 | 17 Mar 1998 | Ruby Spencer Baker, age 86, of Comers Rock, died Tuesday, March 17, 1998 at the home of her daughter, Patricia D. Richardson, in Elk Creek. She was the widow of Hamp Baker. She was born April 19, 1911 at Rugby, the daughter of Orville and Elizabeth Tucker Spencer. Surviving are nine daughters: Lola Jean Anders, Kernersville, N.C.; Charlsie Ellen Mathews, Richmond; Delora Grace Vernon, Marion; Helen A. Baker, Alexandria; Velma Louise Sutherland and Patricia D. Richardson, both of Elk Creek; Clara M. Campagna, Charlotte, N.C.; Tracy B. Saunders, Burke; and Nina Marie Kidd, Virginia Beach; five sons: Beattie Baker, Comers Rock; Moody Dwight Baker, Lincoln University, Penn.; Paul Bryant Baker, Bland; Billy Allen Baker, Avondale, Penn.; and Elmer Ray Baker, Galax; two brothers, Dale and Canie Spencer, both of Rugby; 17 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday, March 20, at 11 a.m. in Corinth Baptist Church in Rugby with the Rev. Jimmy Harmon officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Elk Creek Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 130, Elk Creek, VA 24326. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Roop | Warren | 30 Sep 1926 | 17 Mar 1998 | Warren Roop, age 71, of Taylorsville, N.C., formerly of Ashe County, died Tuesday, March 17, 1998 at the Wilkes Regional Medical Center in North Wilkesboro, N.C. Mr. Roop was born in Ashe County on Sept 30, 1926 to Aut and Elsie Wilcox Roop. He was a veteran of World War II and a retired carpenter. Survivors include his wife, Madelene Miller Roop; four sons, Paul Roop, Larry Roop, Douglas Roop, all of Taylorsville, N.C., and Ronnie Roop, Charlotte, N.C.; five daughters, Linda Roop and Rita Eldreth, both of Taylorsville, N.C., Joyce Revis of Harmony, N.C., Freda McClepin of Bethlehem, N.C., and Martha Pruitt of Wilkesboro, N.C.; three sisters, Geraldine Williams of Winston-Salem, N.C., Arvadice Eller of Greensboro, N.C., and Christine Blevins of Virginia; five brothers, R.C. Roop and Bobby Roop, both of Marion, Kyle Roop and Jerry Roop, both of Saltville, Roger Roop of Abingdon; 18 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 22, at 2 p.m. at the Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson, N.C., with the Rev. Danny Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens with military graveside rites. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson, N.C., is in charge of arrangements. |
| Brooks | Patricia Ann Vernon | 17 Mar 1998 | Patricia Ann Vernon Brooks, age 55, died Tuesday, March 17, 1998 at her home in Marion. Mrs. Brooks was a loving mother and grandmother. She is survived by one daughter, Pamela Ann Brooks of Marion; two sons and daughter-in-law, Barry L. and Robin E. Brooks, and James Gregory Brooks, all of Chilhowie; one sister and brother-in-law, Peggy and Ronald Blankenbeckler of Seven Mile Ford; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Glen and Helen Vernon of Marion, and Ronald and Phyllis Vernon of Elkton, Md.; one daughter-in-law, Dana Brooks of Chilhowie; four grandchildren, Kayla Brooks, Shana Brooks, Stefanie Brooks and Brandon Brooks; four nephews and one niece. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 19, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Darrell Pickle officiating. Burial followed in Thomas Cemetery in Marion. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cook | Dulcie Sturgill | 17 Mar 1998 | Dulcie Sturgill Cook, age 82, widow of Garland Cook, died Tuesday, March 17, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a member of Riverside Baptist Church and had retired from the Smyth County Department of Social Services with 44 years of service. She is survived by five sisters, Pearl Heath of Marion, Blanche Jones, Lessie Bishop, both of Chilhowie, Ruth Wolfrm of Bristol, and Dora Lee Russell of Salem; two brothers, Clarence Sturgill of Seven Mile Ford and Jim Sturgill of Salem; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 19, at 2 p.m. at Riverside Baptist Church with the Rev. Grady Byrd and the Rev. Jack Garland officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside Cemetery in Chilhowie. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Kimberling | Nora Jane “Pinkie” | 17 Mar 1998 | Nora Jane “Pinkie” Thompson Kimberling, age 98, of Bland, died Tuesday, March 17, 1998 in the Kegley Manor Nursing Home in Bastian. She was born in Bland County, the daughter of the late John Edward and Rachael Pauley Thompson and was preceded in death by her husband, Leslie Kimberling, three sons and two grandsons. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Rachel and Raymond Barker of Marion, Jean and David Williams of Bland, and Edna and Clay Barker of Princeton, W.Va.; one son and daughter-in-law, Ralph and Patsy Kimberling of Roanoke; one brother, Johnny and Pauline Thompson of Tazewell; 17 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; one great-great- grandson. Funeral services were held Friday, March 20, at 11 a.m. at the Bland United Methodist Church with the Rev. Frank Clifton and the Rev. Doug Hyndrich officiating. Interment followed in the Bland Cemetery. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Band County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 10, Bastian, VA 24314 or the Bland Cemetery, c/o Jane Hall, Bland, VA 24315. Newberry Funeral Home in Bland was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Terry | Eleanor | 17 Mar 1998 | Eleanor Hancock Terry, age 70, of Belton, Mo., died Tuesday, March 17, 1998 in the Truman Medical Center, Kansas City, Mo. Survivors include four daughters: Susie Mack and Rose Ann High, both of Cleveland, Mo., Donna Schow, Harrisonville, Mo., and Sandra Lee Sullivan, Clinton, Mo.; three sons, Charles Terry and Donnie Terry, both of Belton, Mo., and William Terry, Kansas City, Mo.; one sister, Rosa Lee Thompson, Marion; two brothers, Fred Hancock, Independence, and Gene Hancock, Camdenton, Mo.; several grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Graveside services were held in Missouri. This is a courtesy announcement by Barnett’s Funeral Home. | |
| Bise | James Edward | 18 Mar 1998 | James Edward Bise, age 71, of Summerville, S.C., died Wednesday, March 18, 1998 in a Charleston hospital. Mr. Bise was born in Smyth County, a son of James B. and Evie Wyatt Bise. He attended Rich Valley schools. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a retired merchant seaman. He was a member of the VFW and the Disabled American Veterans. He was a member of the Order of the Moose and the National Maritime Union. He was of the Methodist faith. Surviving are his wife, Vivian Gay Bise; two sons, James E. Bise Jr. of Summerville, S.C., and Glen R. Bise of Mount Pleasant, S.C.; two daughters, Melaney B. Krause of Quakertown, Penn., and Linda B. Spain of Marion; three brothers, Herbert H. Bise of Baltimore, Md., George J. Bise of Marion, and John W. Bise of Saltville; one sister, Mildred Ball of Lebanon; a half-brother, James E. Bise of Marion; two half-sisters, Darlene Tuggle and Angelia Griffy, both of Marion; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Saturday, March 21, at 11 a.m. in Summerville Cemetery. James A. Dyal Funeral Home in Summerville, S.C., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Ross | Terressa Suzzette | 18 Mar 1998 | Terressa Suzzette Linkous Ross, age 44, died Wednesday, March 18, 1998 at her home in Marion. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Wayne and Melissa Ross Henderson, Bristol; one son and daughter-in-law, William David and Tonya Ross, Meadowview; her mother and stepfather, Thelma Linkous Smith and Richard Smith, Marion; one sister and brother-in-law, Len and Connie Linkous Pick, St. Cloud, Fla.; one brother and sister-in-law, J. Ron and Regina Linkous, Dallas, Texas; a half-brother, Barry; and two half-sisters, Diana and Tonya, all of Shelby, N.C. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted today, March 21, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Shelton | William James “Willie” | 18 Mar 1998 | William James “Willie” Shelton, age 93, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, March 18, 1998 in Meadowview. He was a member of the Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his wife, Roxie Caroline Shelton. He is survived by five daughters: Marie Keefer, Rittman, Ohio; Beulah Vannoy, Meadowview; Susie Latham, Abingdon; Carol McVeigh, Winchester; and Libbie Blevins, Chilhowie; three sons: William “Bud” Shelton, Chilhowie, Frank Shelton, Riverview, Fla., and Eddie Shelton, Abingdon; one sister, Susie Hockett, LaPlata, Md.; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today, March 21, at 2 p.m. at the Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church with the Rev. Floyd Nelson and the Rev. Charles Blevins officiating. Burial will follow in the Cleghorn Valley Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Beville | Leon D., Jr. | 20 Mar 1998 | Leon D. Beville Jr., age 63, died Friday, March 20, 1998 Smyth County Community Hospital. He was the son of the late Marguerite Phipps BeVille and Leon D. BeVille Sr. Mr. Beville retired from Brunswick Corporation with 30 years of service and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Sue Hedrick BeVille of Marion; one daughter, Dana BeVille Walker of Aylett; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael E. and Debbie BeVille of Charlottesville; four grandchildren: Alison and Christopher Walker, both of Aylett, and Alex and Adam BeVille of Charlottesville. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 22, at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. James Pollock and the Rev. Mary K. Briggs officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hart | Clarence Edward “Tonnie” | 20 Mar 1998 | Clarence Edward “Tonnie” Hart, age 63, of Konnarock, died Friday, Mach 20, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was employed with the Washington County Public Schools for the past 41 years. He was a member of Azen Baptist Church in Konnarock. Survivors include his wife, Katrina Hart; one son, Nelson Hart, Damascus; one stepdaughter, Wanda Hayes, Konnarock; one stepson, Jim Pennington, Stevens, Penn.; his mother, Baney Hart, Tazewell; three sisters, Gaynell Phillips, Parsons, W.Va., Eva Hagerman, Sky Gusty, W.Va., and Dalphia Bright, Lenoir, N.C.; four brothers, Lee Roy Hart, Parsons, W.Va., J.C. Hart, Princeton, W.Va., Hershal Hart Jr., Tazewell and Robert Hart, Oregon; one granddaughter; one great-grandson; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, March 23, in Azen Baptist Church with the Rev. Stephen LaPoint officiating. Burial was in Azen Cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Parsons | Madge Shumate | 20 Mar 1998 | Madge Shumate Parsons, age 75, of Konnarock, died Fridaay, March 20, 1998 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. She was the widow of Hurtle W. Parsons. Born Feb. 19, 1923 in Rugby, she was the daughter of Brack and Mae Riddle Shumate. Surviving are one daughter, Wilma P. Shumate, Konnarock; one son and daughter-in-law, Nick and Virginia Parsons, Troutdale; her mother, Mae R. Shumate, Troutdale; four brothers, Carson Shumate, Willamina, Ore., Ward Shumate, Charles Shumate and Mack Shumate, all of Troutdale; five grandchildren: Cindy Parsons, Troutdale, Jeffrey Shumate, Benjamin Shumate, Gene Shumate, all of Memphis, Tenn., and Gregory Shumate, Konnarock; four great- grandchildren: Miranda, Matthew, Patrick and Zachary. Graveside services were conducted Sunday, March 22, at 2 p.m. at Fairwood Cemetery in Troutdale with Pastor Edward Schaack officiating. | |
| Caruso | Fay A. “Gammy” | 21 Mar 1998 | Fay A. “Gammy” Yates Caruso, age 70, died Saturday, March 21, 1998 in Heritage Hall Health Care, Big Stone Gap. She was of the Catholic faith. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Steve (Pokey) Harris, Chilhowie, Mrs. David (Sherry) Yearly, Wise, Cecelia Caruso, Charlottesville, and Mrs. Ed (Mary) Hawley, Catlett; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Graveside services were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, March 24, in Abraham Salyers Cemetery, Caney Ridge, with the Rev. Darrell Fletcher officiating. Sturgill Funeral Home in Wise was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Dancy | Bridget Feigley | 23 Mar 1998 | Bridget Feigley Dancy, age 29, died Monday, March 23, 1998 at her home in Atkins. Mrs. Dancy was employed with King Pharmaceuticals in Bristol. She is survived by her husband, Tom W. Dancy of Atkins; her father and stepmother, Bart and Sally Feigley of Atkins; her mother, Judy Catron of Marion; one brother and sister-in- law, Drew and Mona Feigley of Marion; one stepsister, Tammy Fisher Blevins of Marion; four stepbrothers, Tony Fisher of Chatham, Travis Fisher of Richmond, Tracy and Trent Fisher, both of Marion; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, David and Helen Dancy of Marion; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Debbie and Danny Reynolds of Marion; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 24, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. David Neitch and the Rev. Ron Whitener officiating. Graveside services will be held today, March 25, at 11 a.m. at Thomas Cemetery in Marion. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Thomas | Josie Stines | 23 Mar 1998 | Josie Stines Thomas, age 90, of Chilhowie, died Monday, March 23, 1998 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of Raymond Earnest Thomas Sr. Survivors include one son, Raymond E. Thomas Jr., Chilhowie; four daughters, Frances Thomas, Ethel Kuhn, Cora Holmes, all of Chilhowie, and Estelle Louthian, Marion; two sisters, Beulah Burchett, Chilhowie, and Cletis Clark, Bristol; one brother, John Stines, Marion; 23 grandchildren; 46 great-grandchildren; 18 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, March 25, at 2 p.m. in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dan Lawson and the Rev. Chris Jackson officiating. Burial will be in Sulphur Spring Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Heath | Lillie Mae | 26 Mar 1998 | Lillie Mae Heath, age 93, of Saltville, died Thursday, March 26, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a member of Main Street Christian Church and the widow of James Berkley Heath. She was also preceded in death by two daughters, Tzena Hope Heath and Louise Pickle; and one granddaughter, Kathy Eileen Heath. Survivors include four daughters, Mable Price, Richmond, Dorothy Olinger, Saltville, Zella McCray, Gastonia, N.C., and Carol Able, Abingdon; five sons, Donald Heath and Stanley Heath, both of Saltville, Wayne Heath and Ted Heath, both of Hopewell, and Jackie Heath, Bridgeton, N.J.; one brother, Ray Heath, Mt. Holly, N.C.; 24 grandchildren; 36 great- grandchildren; eight great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, March 28, in Main Street Christian Church with the Rev. Andy Bresnock officiating. Burial will be in Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Shupe | Minnie Katherine | 26 Mar 1998 | Minnie Katherine Shupe, age 85, died Thursday, March 26, 1998 at her home in Rural Retreat. She was born in Smyth County, the daughter of the late Sanders Pepper and Sophia Jane Hall Burse. Mrs. Shupe was a member of the Rural Retreat United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, John F. Shupe. She is survived by three daughters, Elizabeth Shupe Blevins, Mary (Pee Wee) Shupe, both of Rural Retreat, and Bonnie Shupe Glass of Crewe; three sons, James D. Shupe, William (Bill Tom) Shupe and Jerry F. Shupe, all of Rural Retreat; 13 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, March 28, at 2 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Robert Countiss officiating. Interment will follow in the Blue Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery in Camp. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to the Rural Retreat Volunteer Emergency Services. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Weaver | David Michael | 26 Mar 1998 | David Michael Weaver, age 43, died Thursday, March 26, 1998 in Alexandria. He attended the Methodist Church. Survivors include one son, Christopher Weaver, Alexandria; his mother, Corinne Weaver, Saltville. Graveside services were conducted Saturday, March 28, at 2 p.m. in Mt. Rose Cemetery with the Rev. Shirley Carter officiating. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Davidson | Pearl Frances | 27 Mar 1998 | Pearl Frances Griffey Davidson, age 79, died Friday, March 27, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mrs. Davidson was a native of Smyth County and had lived most of her life in Glade Spring. She attended Washington Spring United Methodist Church and was the widow of Clint Davidson. Survivors include three sons, Erichus Davidson and Dennis Davidson, both of Glade Spring, and Roger Davidson, Abingdon; one daughter, Freda Lorraine Butler, Glade Spring; four stepdaughters, Helen Stiener, Greensburg, Penn., Juanita Funkhouser, Fisher, W.Va., Evelyn Call, Saltville, and Betty Crosswhite, Elk Ridge, Md.; one brother, Tom Griffey, Dayton, Ohio; five sisters, Ruthey Davis, Dayton, Ohio, Amanda Grant, Edgewood, Md., Delcie Hess, Morrison, Tenn., Eula Boss, Hopkinsville, Ky., and Lorene Richardson, Forest Hill, Md.; six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, March 30, in the Memorial Chapel of Emory & Henry College with the Rev. David St. Clair and the Rev. Paul Horton officiating. Burial was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Testerman | Ida | 27 Mar 1998 | Ida Carter Testerman, age 92, of Chilhowie, widow of Harvey Testerman, died Friday, March 27, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a member of Parker’s Chapel Baptist Church. She is survived by four daughters, Blanche Mason, Lula B. Beck, and Rosa Mae Dornan, all of Chilhowie, and Lois Guyton of Severn, Md.; one son, Howard Testerman of Florida; one sister, Doris Handy of Radford; 30 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; several greatgreat-grandchildren; two sons-in-law, Fred Beck of Chilhowie and Guy Guyton of Severn, Md. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 29, at 2 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Blevins and the Rev. Jerry Eggers officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hester | Brittany Nicole | 28 Mar 1998 | Brittany Nicole Hester, infant daughter of Tommy and Sandra Sebastian Hester, died Saturday, March 28, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Other survivors include one brother, Ryan Thomas Hester of the home; maternal grandparents, Breece and Mae Sebastian of Marion; paternal grandparents, Ray and Alma Hester of Rich Valley; several uncles, aunts and a cousin. Graveside services were held Tuesday, March 31, at 11 a.m. in the Rose Lawn Mausoleum Chapel with the Rev. David Neitch officiating. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Powers | Bessie | 28 Mar 1998 | Bessie Little Powers, age 97, of Whitetop, died Saturday, March 28, 1998 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. She was the widow of Willie H. Powers. Mrs. Powers was born April 5, 1900 in Ashe County, N.C., to John and Lucinda Blevins Little. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Ana Viola Powers. Surviving are four daughters and two sons-in-law, Audrey P. Whitley, Wilson, N.C., Burlie and Dallas Blevins, Seven Mile Ford, Helen Felts, Mooresville, N.C., and Kaye and Doyle Hensley, Whitetop; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Kermit Powers, Marion, and Max and Rachel Powers, Emory; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Kirby and Bernice Little of Pennsylvania, and Larry and Grace Little, Lansing, N.C.; special granddaughter, Brenda Ratliff, Chilhowie; 18 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; 22 greatgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, March 31, at 2 p.m. in the Faith Lutheran Church in Whitetop with Pastor Edward Schaack officiating. Interment was in Byar Cemetery at Whitetop. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Faith Lutheran Church, c/o Jimmy Reedy, P.O. Box 48, Whitetop, VA 24292. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Talmage | Lyle B. “Pete” | 28 Mar 1998 | Lyle B. “Pete” Talmage, age 81, of Marion, died Saturday, March 28, 1998 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a native of Brimfield, Ill., and has lived in Smyth County since 1975. He was a retired employee of the Caterpillar Corporation from Peoria, Ill., and Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Carson Talmage. He is survived by one daughter, Rebecca Hemmings, Calgary, Canada; four sons, Guy Talmage, Tazewell, Carl Talmage, Stuart, Fla., Tom Talmage, Marion, and William Talmage, Coral Springs, Fla.; three grandchildren, Amanda Talmage, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada, Peter Talmage, Horseshoe, N.C., Scott and Danny Hitchcock, Alberta, Canada; two daughters-in-law, Bonnie Talmage and Kim Talmage; special family friends, Donna and Gary Smith, Mississauga, Ontario, Canada. No public service will be held. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge. | |
| Barker | Rosa Bell Reed | 30 Mar 1998 | Rosa Bell Reed Barker, age 97, widow of William T. Barker, died Monday, March 30, 1998 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. She is survived by four sons and three daughters-in-law, Cecil and Cloia Barker of Clarkdale, Ariz., Wiley Barker of Victorville, Calif., Monroe and Sarah Barker and Rev. Otis and Linda Barker, all of Marion; one sister, Victoria R. Shelton of Chilhowie; 25 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 1, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Andy Arnold officiating. Graveside services were held Thursday, April 2, at 11 a.m. at Mag-Lilly Family Cemetery in Princewick, W.Va. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Helton | Charles Vincent | 30 Mar 1998 | Charles Vincent Helton, age 48, of Seven Mile Ford, died Monday, March 30, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Helton was a lifelong resident of Smyth County and worked at the Southwestern Virginia State Hospital for several years. He was a member of the Deer Valley Baptist Church. Mr. Helton was preceded in death by his parents, Marvin and Freelove Nevada Helton. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, David Helton and Doug Helton. Survivors include his wife, Debbie S. Helton; one son, Matthew Jarrod Helton, Saltville; one stepdaughter, Joni Trent, Seven Mile Ford; two brothers, James William (Bill) Helton and Ellis Randall Helton, both of Marion; five sisters, Alda Helton Carrico, Janice Helton Haga, and Sue Helton McKinnon, all of Marion, Virginia Helton Widener, Seven Mile Ford, and Carolyn Helton Hackney, Parisburg; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 2, at 11 a.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Hazelwood officiating. Burial followed in the Wassum Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Smith | Josephine H. | 30 Mar 1998 | Josephine H. Smith, age 93, of Rural Retreat, died Monday, March 30, 1998 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was a member of the Zion United Methodist Church in Nebo and was preceded in death by her husband, Burlie W. Smith. She is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Geneva and Ray Gentry, Hampton, and Betty Yates, Tazewell; five sons and daughters-in-law, Harry Lee and Patsy Smith of Ridgeway, William Smith, Burlie (June) and Lauretta Smith, all of Rural Retreat, Jack and Mary Smith, Eagle River, Alaska, and Jim and Mary Smith, Baltimore, Md.; one sister, Flora Hancock, Marion; six grandchildren: Mike Smith, Cindy Buzitis, Tammy Hickel, Linda Akehurst, Terry Ponzillo and Donna Wilber; eight great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; special caregiver/friend, Ernestine Sult, Rural Retreat; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 1, at 1 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Michael Hoyle officiating. Interment followed in the Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery in Nebo. The family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Volunteer Emergency Services, Railroad Ave., Rural Retreat, VA 24368 or to the Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o James R. Hubble, 352 Hummingbird Lane, Ceres, VA 24318. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Frye | Oscar Watson | 1 Apr 1998 | Oscar Watson Frye, age 79, died Wednesday, April 1, 1998 at his home in Saltville. He was a member of the Light House Baptist Church, an honorary member of Saltville Rescue Squad and a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Holmes Frye; one son and daughter-in-law, Allen and Terri Frye, Saltville; one daughter, Treva Frye, Saltville; one brother, L.W. Frye, Saltville; two sisters, Elizabeth Mathena, Saltville, and Sally Farris, Meadowview; three grandchildren, Emily Frye Hogston, Amanda Frye French and Preston Frye; one great-grandchild, Jesse Hogston. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, April 3, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Jack Sprinkle, the Rev. Benny Frye and the Rev. Mark Baumgardner officiating. Burial was in the Elizabeth Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Saltville Rescue Squad. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lovelace | Ethel Marie Haga | 1 Apr 1998 | 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. | |
| Carter | Agnes G. | 12 May 1914 | 2 Apr 1998 | Agnes G. Carter, age 83, of Ceres, died Thursday, April 2, 1998 at Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Carter was born May 12, 1914 at Chatham Hill to the late Charlie and Jenny Pratt. She lived most of her life there. She was a very devoted, loving mother, friend to all and loved to attend church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert (Bob) Carter; her parents, one daughter, two grandchildren, two sisters and eight brothers. Survivors include four daughters, Lois Keesee, Marion, Betty Tibbs, Ceres, Daisy Boyd, Florida, Faye Buchanan, South Carolina; four sons, Don Carter and Bobby Carter, both of Ceres, Sammy Carter and Raymond Carter, Piney Flats, Tenn.; one brother, Walter Pratt, Atkins; one sister, Olivene Talbert, Saltville; 20 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren, four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, April 5, at 2 p.m. at D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Shupe officiating. Burial will follow in the Ridgedale Cemetery in Rich Valley. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the funeral home. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. |
| Bejarano | Cassandra Spencer | 6 Apr 1998 | Cassandra Spencer Bejarano, age 34, died Monday, April 6, 1998 at the University Medical Center in Tucson, Ariz. She was preceded in death by her father, Cecil C. Spencer, and her grandparents, Otis and Mamie Bise of Saltville. Survivors include her husband, B.J. Bejarano, Tucson, Ariz.; four sons, Tommy, C.J., Michael and Jonathan Bejarano, all of Tucson, Ariz.; her mother, Charlotte Bise Spencer, Charlotte, N.C.; one brother, Cecil Spencer Jr., Thomasville, N.C.; one sister, Carolyn Spencer, Knoxville, Tenn.; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, April 14, in Tucson, Ariz. South Lawn Mortuary in Tucson, Ariz., is in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville. | |
| Hart | Walden Webb | 14 Apr 1912 | 8 Apr 1998 | Walden Webb Hart, age 85, of Elkton, Md., formerly of Sugar Grove, died Wednesday, April 8, 1998 in Elkton. He was born April 14, 1912 at Whitetop. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Halsey Hart. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Roy Seaman, Bear, Del.; one son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Judy Hart, Elkton, Md.; two brothers, Earl Baldwin, Troutdale, and Rondie Baldwin, Elkton, Md. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, April 14, at 11 a.m. in Troutdale Baptist Church with the Rev. Gregory Arnold officiating. Interment followed in Fairwood Cemetery in Troutdale. Military graveside rites were conducted by Grayson County VFW Post #7726. Memorial contributions may be made to Troutdale Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 160, Troutdale, VA 24378. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Alberts | Sylvia | 9 Apr 1998 | Sylvia Alberts, age 63, of Rural Retreat, died Thursday, April 9, 1998 at her home in the Cedar Springs community. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Sam Sollenberger, Rural Retreat; two sons and daughter-in-law, Seth and Carol Alberts of Houston, Texas, and Joshua Alberts, Charlottesville; one sister and brother-in-law, Dorothy and Max Bendich, Bronx, N.Y.; one brother, Sidney Matoren, Bronx, N.Y. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to their favorite charity of choice. Friends may call at the residence or at the home of her daughter at any time. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Anderson | Wade Ray | 9 Apr 1998 | Wade Ray Anderson, age 87, of Sugar Grove, died Thursday, April 9, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dorcas Parks Anderson; a great-grandson, Cory Allen Anderson; and a sister, Essie Vernon. He is survived by two sons and one daughter-in-law, Allen and Mary Anderson and James A. Anderson, all of Sugar Grove; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 12, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Kenny Price officiating. Burial will follow in Slemp Cemetery in Sugar Grove. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Groseclose | Catherine Ferguson | 9 Apr 1998 | Catherine Ferguson Groseclose, age 98, died Thursday, April 9, 1998 at her home in Ceres. She was born in Smyth County, the daughter of the late George and Jenny Thompson Ferguson and was a member of the Sharon Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Groseclose, and a son, John Henry Groseclose Jr. She is survived by two grandsons, J. Vincent Groseclose of Marion, and G. Victor Groseclose of Ceres; one daughter-in-law, Evelyn H. Groseclose of Ceres; three great-granddaughters, Amber and Kelsey Groseclose of Ceres, and Jouette Groseclose of Marion; one great- grandson, Nicholas Groseclose of Marion; two sisters, Minnie Gillespie of Saltville, and Sara Llewellyn of Richmond. Funeral services will be held today, April 11, at 2 p.m. at the Sharon Lutheran Church with the Rev. Mrs. June Miller officiating. Interment will follow in the Sharon Church Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service time. Newberry Funeral Home in Bland is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Hancock | William Byron | 9 Apr 1998 | William Byron Hancock, age 79, of Ceres, died Thursday, April 9, 1998 in Greeneville, Tenn. He was born in Bland County, the son of the late James F. and Madie Hanshew Hancock. He was a member of the Bethany United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by a grandson, Robert Thompson and a great-granddaughter, Erica Burton. He is survived by his wife, Anna Lois McFarland Hancock, of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Mae and Donald Hanshew of Ceres, Doris and Lenden Thompson of Burkes Garden, and Aileen and Donald Solomon of Greeneville, Tenn.; one son and daughter-in-law, Alvin and Tammy Hancock of Ceres; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 12, at 2 p.m. at the Bethany United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bill Schoeneman officiating. Interment followed in the Bethany Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Bland was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hedrick | Ralph Porter | 9 Apr 1998 | Ralph Porter Hedrick, age 90, of Rural Retreat, died Thursday, April 9, 1998 in Wythe County Community Hospital. He was born in Smyth County, the son of the late William Eli and Sara Inas Scott Hedrick. He is survived by one sister, Lelia Frances Hedrick of Wytheville; special friends, Greg and Vickie Hash, Lori Hayes, all of Rural Retreat, and Lucy Armentrout, Staunton. Funeral services will be held today, April 11, at 2 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Michael Hoyle officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Groseclose. Friends may call at the funeral home from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. today. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Jones | Graham Luther | 9 Apr 1998 | Graham Luther Jones, age 76, of Chilhowie, died Thursday, April 9, 1998 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a former employee of Bonham Brothers Inc., Merillat Industries and was currently working for W&L Construction Co. He was a member of the Chilhowie Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Clara Frances Jones, Chilhowie; one daughter, Mrs. Jesse L. (Barbara) Shupe, Norton; one granddaughter, Mrs. Fred L. “Jessica Lynn” Ramey, Norton; two sisters, Virginia Heath, Marion, and Mrs. Stanley “Wilma” Hedrick, Roanoke; one brother, Robert Jones, Chilhowie. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. today, April 11, at the Chilhowie Baptist Church with the Rev. Chuck Herrell, Rev. Jerry Creasy and the Rev. Fred Conley officiating. Burial will follow in the Grosses Creek Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bales | William H. | 11 Apr 1998 | William H. Bales, age 74, of Lithonia, Ga., formerly of Marion, died April 11, 1998. Survivors are his wife, Nellie Mae Bales; one son, Paul Bales; one daughter, Monette Bales; three grandsons; two great-granddaughters. Memorial services were held Tuesday, April 14, at 2 p.m. in Ousley United Methodist Church in Lithonia, Ga. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Diabetes Association. Gregory B. Levett and Sons Inc. was in charge of arrangements. This obituary is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Hart | Mattie Sherwood | 12 Apr 1998 | Mattie Sherwood Hart, age 94, widow of Victor S. Hart, died Sunday, April 12, 1998 at her home in Marion. Mrs. Hart was a lifelong resident of Smyth County and was a member of the Falling Water Baptist Church. She was employed with the Smyth County school cafeterias for 27 years and also worked at Smyth County Community Hospital for eight years and the Blue Ridge Job Corps. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Herbert and Evelyn Hart and Billy and Norma Hart, all of Marion; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; and two great-great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, April 15, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Harry E. Leland and the Rev. Tim Boyette officiating. Burial will follow in River Bend Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to the River Bend Cemetery Fund, c/o John A. Britton, 2471 Red Stone Drive, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Dillman | James Kenneth | 13 Apr 1998 | James Kenneth Dillman, age 65, died Monday, April 13, 1998 in the VA Medical Center in Salem. He was of the Baptist faith and was a devoted father and loving brother. Mr. Dillman served in the U.S. Air Force for 21 years. He is survived by one son, James F. Dillman of Dallas, Texas; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy and W.H. Cregger of Marion, Rubye and Trevor Counts of Abingdon, and Violet and Edd Nevarez of Advance, N.C.; one brother and sister-in-law, Junior and Mary Pugh of Marion; several nieces and nephews; two special friends, Charlotte Hutton and Santana Blevins, both of Marion. Funeral services were held Wednesday, April 15, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Tommy Tester and the Rev. Harry E. Leland officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery where full military rites were conducted by VFW Post 4667. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Joyce Blevins, P.O. Box 905, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Russell | Robert Murrell | 13 Apr 1998 | Robert Murrell Russell, age 76, died Monday, April 13, 1998 in Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tenn. He was the son of the late Robert L. and Leavie Russell of Sugar Grove. Mr. Russell was an active member of the Riverside United Methodist Church in Rich Valley. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Thelma R. Scott and an infant sister, Alene Russell. He was a loving and devoted father, grandfather and husband. He is survived by his wife of 44 years, Betty Whitley Russell of Marion; one daughter, Patricia Ann Russell and husband, Dr. Dwight Kilbourne of Johnson City, Tenn.; one son, Professor Robert F. Russell and wife, Michelle Russell of Kingsport, Tenn.; five grandsons: Josh, Nathan and Tim Kilbourne of Johnson City, Tenn., David and Jonathan Russell of Kingsport, Tenn. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 16, at 3 p.m. at Riverside United Methodist Church in Rich Valley with Dr. Dwight Kilbourne, the Rev. Charles Kilbourne and the Rev. Jack Kincheloe officiating. Burial will follow in the Riverside United Methodist Church Cemetery in Rich Valley. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Riverside United Methodist Church, c/o Jane Orr, Rt. 3, Saltville, VA 24370. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Winters | Kimberly D. | 13 Apr 1998 | Kimberly D. Winters, age 33, died Monday, April 13, 1998 at her home in Damascus. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, and an employee of Green Valley Poultry. She was a member of Glade Spring Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Omar Winters Jr.; four daughters, Ashley Moser, Damascus, Angie Winters, Rebecca Winters and Jessica Winters, all of the home; her parents, Bill and Dianna Thomas, Damascus; one brother, Billy Thomas, Damascus; her maternal grandmother, Margaret Booth, Glade Spring; her paternal grandmother, Mary Scott, Martinsville; her mother- and father-in-law, Omar and Pearl Winters, Damascus; two special friends, Trish and Julia; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 16, in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gary W. Ritchie officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Fisher | David L. | 20 Nov 1933 | 14 Apr 1998 | David L. Fisher, age 64, died Tuesday, April 14, 1998 in West Jefferson, N.C. He was born November 20, 1933 in Michigan. He went to Michigan State and was in the Marine Corp. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, worked in wood work all his life and was employed by Macro Company in West Jefferson, N.C. for many years. He is survived by his wife, Mae Patton Fisher of Marion; one daughter, Denise Fisher of Marion; two sons, David Metzger of Seattle, Wash., and Yale Metzger of Anchorage, Alaska; one stepdaughter, Karen Hastings of Boone, N.C.; two stepsons, Larry Blalock of Charlotte, N.C., and Dana Blalock of Statesville, N.C.; one sister, Sally Coulan of Venice, Fla.; one brother, Fredric Fisher, Toledo, Ohio; two grandchildren; five step- grandchildren; four step-great-grandsons. Funeral services will be held today, April 18, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Pastor Marion Boggs officiating. Private burial will follow at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Heart Association, c/o Debbie Rogers, 576 Fowler St., Marion, VA 24354. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 at Seaver-Brown Chapel. |
| Mabe | Ernest, Jr. | 14 Apr 1998 | Ernest Mabe Jr., age 72, died Tuesday, April 14, 1998 at his home in Saltville. He was a lifelong resident of Saltville and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was the founder of Mabe Trucking Company in Saltville and was preceded in death by his wife, Cora Henderson Mabe. Survivors include two sons, Bobby Mabe and Mac Mabe, both of Saltville; two daughters-in-law, Linda D. Mabe and Elenor G. Mabe, both of Saltville; one brother, Ben “Bud” Mabe, Mansfield, Ohio; two sisters, Jane M. Clear, Saltville, and Mildred Price, Mansfield, Ohio; two grandchildren, Rhonda Mabe, Meadowview, and Aaron Mabe, Saltville. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 16, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bill Delp officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Puckett | William “Clayton” | 14 Apr 1998 | William “Clayton” Puckett, age 67, of Glade Spring, died Tuesday, April 14, 1998 in the Halifax County Hospital, South Boston. He was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith, a veteran of the Korean War and a member of the Holston River Coon Club. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Louise Puckett; four sons: Rocky Allen Puckett, Glade Spring, Ronnie Lee Puckett and Alvin Roscoe Puckett, both of Chilhowie, and James Edward Puckett, Saltville; two daughters, Joyce Elaine Reynolds and Linda Mae Blevins, both of Glade Spring; three brothers, Junior Puckett, Sidney, Ohio, Elbert Puckett, Manassas, and Carl Puckett, Greeneville, Tenn.; three sisters, Dorothy Taylor, Manassas, Pansy Grady and Dean Puckett, both of Bristol; 12 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, April 17, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Stanley and the Rev. Don Smith officiating. The Saltville VFW Post 7328 conducted military rites at the cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Carter | James Fred | 15 Apr 1998 | James Fred Carter, age 81, of Rich Valley, died Wednesday, April 15, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a member of the Chatham Hill First Church of God, a lifelong farmer in the Rich Valley area and was retired from Burns Security where he was a security guard at Brunswick Corp. for 22 years. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Moore Carter; one son and daughter-in-law, Larry W. and Iris Carter, Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Patsy C. and George Cook, Saltville; one sister, Mary Virginia Wilson, Marion; two grandchildren, Kimberly Cook, Marion, and Geoffrey Cook, Abingdon. Funeral services will be conducted today, April 18, at 11 a.m. in Chatham Hill First Church of God with the Rev. Bob Shupe, the Rev. Ron Whitener and the Rev. Luther Watson officiating. Burial will be in Ridgedale Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Henderson | Ruby Smitson | 15 Apr 1998 | Ruby Smitson Henderson, age 83, of Saltville, died Wednesday, April 15, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a native of Lexington, Ky., a resident of Saltville since 1935, and the widow of Milton Stuart Henderson. Mrs. Henderson was a member of Main Street Christian Church, Saltville, and a former employee of the Old Highland Market and the Piggly Wiggly Supermarket in Saltville. Survivors include three sons, David S. Henderson, Rural Retreat, Richard B. Henderson, Sarasota, Fla., and Guy P. Henderson, Raleigh, N.C.; two daughters, Jane H. Coalson, Bristol, and Nancy Larkin, Shawneetown, Ill.; three sisters, Vivian Murphy, Phoenix, Ariz., Lela Smitson, Lexington, Ky., and Joann White, Paris, Ky.; 17 grandchildren; 21 great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, April 18, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Andy Bresnock officiating. Burial will be in Henderson Family Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Johnson | Ida Roe | 15 Apr 1998 | Ida Roe Johnson, age 75, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, April 15, 1998 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a member of the Lebanon United Methodist Church. She is survived by her husband, Marvin R. Johnson, Chilhowie; three sons, Rev. Johnnie R. Johnson, Bethany, Okla., Dennis R. Johnson Sr., Rocky Mount, and Phillip R. Johnson, Chilhowie; four sisters, Catherine Russell, Spartanburg, S.C., Cora Tucker, Augusta, Ga., Dorothy Russell, Chilhowie, and Margaret Hoth, Chicago, Ill.; six grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted today, April 18, at 2 p.m. at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Adam Love. Burial will follow in the Lebanon United Methodist Church Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Poston | Luther William | 15 Apr 1998 | Luther William Poston, age 62, died Wednesday, April 15, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Poston was preceded in death by his father, Charles William Poston, and one brother, Charles (Billy) Poston Jr. Survivors include his wife, Katherine Poston; four daughters and sons-in-law, Dreama K. and Jeffrey A. Combs, Sueann P. and William Douglas Dunford, Lola Renee and Clifford R. Foster, and Michelle Poston and Daniel J. Hall, all of Marion; two sons, Luther William Poston Jr., and Christopher Todd Poston, both of Marion; his mother, Goldie Fox Poston, Marion; seven sisters: Louise Terry, Kansas City, Mo., Tebah Blevins, Kayetta Brooks, Carol Firestone and Gloria Gates, all of Marion, Judy Cregger, Chilhowie, and JoAnne Gates, Mt. Airy, Md.; four brothers: Daniel Poston, Dickie W. Poston, David F. Poston, all of Marion, and Ronald W. Poston, Sugar Grove; five grandchildren: Donald Dean Davidson II, Angel Lynn Davidson, Tiffany Ann Davidson, Victoria Danielle Hall, and Austin Douglas Dunford. Funeral services will be conducted today, April 18, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage and the Rev. Eugene Gates officiating. Interment will follow in the Poston Family Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Widener | Clifford Paul | 16 Apr 1998 | Clifford Paul Widener, age 70, of Glade Spring, died Thursday, April 16, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was a farmer. Survivors include his wife, Minnie Faye Widener; four daughters, Mrs. David (Linda) Yarber, Glade Spring, Jody Hancock and Teresa Parris, both of Meadowview, and Sandra Summitt, Abingdon; three sons, Ronnie Clifford Widener and Walter Wayne Widener, both of Glade Spring, and Sammy Roger Widener, Chilhowie; three sisters, Helen Compton, Maryland, Maggie Thomas and Margie Stanley, both of Glade Spring; six brothers: John Widener, Willard Widener, Alford Widener, and Junior Widener, all of Glade Spring, Jim Widener, North Carolina, and Marvin Widener, High Point, N.C.; 17 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 19, in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. J.L. DeBord officiating. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Heffinger | Helen Venable | 17 Apr 1998 | Helen Venable Heffinger, age 80, of Glade Spring, died Friday, April 17, 1998 in the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was a resident of Washington County most of her life and was the widow of George W. Heffinger. She was of the Protestant faith. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Jack D. and Glenda Heffinger, Jane Lew, W.Va.; two daughters and one son-in-law, Betty Holmes, Meadowview, and Sandra and Bane Mitchell, Glade Spring; three brothers, James Venable, Saltville, Luther Venable, Meadowview, and Donald Venable, Abingdon; two sisters, Mae Roberts, Abingdon, and Kathleen McHugh, Santa Rosa, Calif.; four grandsons, Jeff Mitchell, Jason Mitchell, Gregory Heffinger, and Bradley Heffinger; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Monday, April 20, at 2 p.m. in Mt. Rose Cemetery, Glade Spring, with the Rev. Bobby Briggs officiating. The Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Surber | Thomas Wesley | 17 Apr 1998 | Thomas Wesley Surber Jr., age 63, died Friday, April 17, 1998 in Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn. He was preceded in death by his mother, Susie Taylor Surber; and a brother, Thurman Surber. He is survived by his wife, Bertha M. Surber of Atkins; three daughters, Kay Bishop of Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga., Dorothy Atkins of Troutville, and Tina L. Cregger of Atkins; two sons, Jeff Surber of Ft. Oglethorpe, Ga., and Stuart W. Surber of Atkins; his father, Thomas W. Surber Sr. of Saltville; two stepdaughters, Lisa Dotson of Glade Spring, and Shirley Dotson of Friendship; 10 sisters: Helen Call of Saltville; Katie Kestner of Disputanta; Sue Cannon of Martinsville; Barbara Heninger, Juanita Barnes, both of Richmond; Nancy Turbyfill, Bonnie Surber, both of Greenville, Tenn.; Faye Francisco of Lebanon; Lilly Greer of Chilhowie; and Vena Keister of Front Royal; three brothers, Joe Surber of Chilhowie, McKinley Surber of Saltville, and Jimmie Surber of Tannersville; 14 grandchildren; one great-grandson; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, April 20, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial followed in Wassum Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Taylor | Irvin Matthew | 17 Apr 1998 | Irvin Matthew Taylor, age 67, of Advance, N.C., died Friday, April 17, 1998. Mr. Taylor was a native of Saltville and was a retired truck driver. He was a member of the Clemmons Baptist Church and served in the U.S. Naval Reserve. Survivors include his wife, Frances F. Taylor, Advance, N.C.; one daughter and son-in-law, Jan and George Tucker, Advance, N.C.; one son, Gary Taylor, Clemmons, N.C.; three sisters, Lola Lewis, South Carolina, Edna Hyde, California, and Bernice Blackburn, Winston-Salem, N.C.; two brothers, Loomis “Charlie” Taylor, Saltville, and Harold Taylor, Winston-Salem, N.C.; five grandchildren: Bradley Tucker, Nicholas Tucker, Samuel Tucker, Lori Taylor, and Michael Taylor. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 19, in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment was private. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Harkins | Charles E. | 9 May 1927 | 18 Apr 1998 | Charles E. Harkins, age 70, a well-known educator, friend and mentor to countless students, died suddenly on Saturday, April 18, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Charlie was born in Bristol, Tenn., on May 9, 1927 to James M. and Nina S. Harkins. He attended the Bristol school system and graduated from Tennessee High. Following a stint in the Navy, he returned to Bristol and received a diploma from Virginia High School, a unique accomplishment graduating from both Bristol high schools. He later received a B.A. from Emory & Henry College and UVA. Charlie began a long faithful career in education as teacher and basketball coach in Appalachia. He then moved to Marion in 1957 where he taught government and was head coach for the boys’ basketball and golf teams. He later became Athletic Director at Marion Senior High School. In 1976, Charlie became supervisor of Secondary Education for the Smyth County School system and after retiring on July 1, 1989 he remained active as a consultant to the Smyth County School systems as well as organizer of Youth Government Day at Marion Senior High School. Charlie’s contributions to athletics across the state were numerous. In 1958 he founded the Pepsi Cola All-Stars, a touring semi-pro basketball team and served as its player-coach from 1958- 1965. He also helped organize The Southwest Virginia Regional Coaches Association in 1960 and remained as its director. Charlie began the Association’s first annual Coaching Clinic in 1963 and was preparing for their 35th Clinic at the time of his death. This clinic is the oldest, locally sponsored clinic in the country. Charlie also served as a Virginia High School football official for 35 years and was director of the Southwest Virginia Officials Association. Charlie received numerous honors for his devotion to athletics. He has been inducted into the Emory & Henry Hall of Fame as well as the Virginia High School League Hall of Fame. Charlie was also a devoted community leader. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club, past president of Holston Hills Country Club and present Secretary of that club. He also served on the Marion Planning Commission, Chamber of Commerce and on the board at VEA. Charlie was preceded in death by his first wife, Mildred Grainger Harkins on April 19, 1992. He is survived by his second wife, Elizabeth Harkins of Marion; one daughter, Anne Lynn Harkins of Knoxville, Tenn.; two brothers, Jack Harkins of Bristol, Tenn., and Frank Harkins of Greeneville, Tenn.; one sister, Mary Jane Barb of Bristol, Tenn.; one stepdaughter, Emily Campbell of Bluff City, Tenn.; three stepsons, Mike Buchanan of Franklin, N.C., Doug Jarrett of Bluff City, Tenn., and Harold Jarrett of Georgetown, Ky.; four step-grandchildren, two step- great-grandchildren, several cousins, nieces, nephews and three aunts. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 21, at 2 p.m. at the Ebenezer Lutheran Church with Pastor James H. Bangle officiating. Entombment followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Building Fund of Ebenezer Lutheran Church, P.O. Box 1799, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. |
| Bower | Delbert, Jr. | 18 Apr 1998 | Delbert Bower Jr., age 84, of Saltville, died Saturday, April 18, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a retired Army veteran and served during World War II and the Korean War. He was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include his wife, Eunice Catron Bower; two sons, Timothy L. Bower and Perry C. Bower, both of Augusta, Ga.; one daughter, Deborah Reader, Augusta, Ga.; one stepson, Roger Catron, Atlanta, Ga.; three brothers, Donald Bower and Darvin Bower, both of Berwick, Penn., and Harold Bower, Royersford, Penn.; eight sisters: Velma Bower, Mary Bower, Elaine Jolus, Charlotte Fowler, Bonnie Kingston, and Sarah Miller, all of Berwick, Penn., Etta Bower and Geraldine Cooke, both of Danville, Penn.; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandson. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, April 20, in the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with the Rev. Howard Hawk and the Rev. Jack Kincheloe officiating. Burial was in Riverside Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| McFarland | R.D. | 19 Apr 1998 | R.D. McFarland, age 54, of Rural Retreat, died Sunday, April 19, 1998 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was born in Wythe County, the son of the late Daniel and Ruby Stowers McFarland. Mr. McFarland was an employee of the English Construction Co. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Brady McFarland, of the home; two daughters, Sharon Caldwell and Karen Cameron, both of Rural Retreat; two sisters, Mary Dell Musser of Max Meadows, and Debbie Parks of Rural Retreat; one brother, William Franklin McFarland, Rural Retreat; four grandchildren: Rebecca Wohlford, Jake Cameron, Jessica Caldwell and Shannon Caldwell. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 21, at 2 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roger Boyer and the Rev. Michael Hoyle officiating. Interment followed in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cameron | Thomas Sampson “Sam” | 21 Apr 1998 | Thomas Sampson (Sam) Cameron, age 65, of Groseclose, died Tuesday, April 21, 1998 in the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Salem. He was born in Wythe County, the son of the late Dewey and Bess Buck Cameron. Mr. Cameron was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Surviving are his wife, Elsie King Cameron; one stepdaughter and son-in-law, Judy and Frank Hollandsworth, Marion; four stepsons and daughters-in-law: Jimmy and Donna King, Marion, Johnny King, Groseclose, David and Tammy King, Atkins, and Jerry and Betty King, Rural Retreat; two sisters, Mary Marshall of Germantown, Md., and Lorraine Hale, Richmond; one brother, Joe Cameron, Wytheville; 10 step-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, April 25, at 11 a.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Thomas J. Bunting officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat. Military graveside rites will be conducted by Marion VFW Post #4667. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Miller | Bina Mae | 22 Apr 1998 | Bina Mae Miller, age 85, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, April 22, 1998 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. She was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church. She is survived by one brother, Bill W. Miller, Glade Spring; two sisters-in-law, Betty Jo Testerman Miller of Glade Spring, and Marie Doss Miller of Chilhowie; three nieces; two nephews; several great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, April 24, in Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles E. Blevins officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wyatt | Ellen M. | 22 Apr 1998 | Ellen M. Wyatt, age 73, of Damascus, died Wednesday, April 22, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ola Spriggs Morgan. She was a lifelong resident of Damascus and a member of Cornerstone Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Floyd Cicero Wyatt Sr.; three daughters, Anna L. Widener and Martha E. Belcher, both of Abingdon, and Sally F. McVey, Damascus; two sons, Floyd C. Wyatt Jr., Abingdon, and Donald R. Wyatt, Damascus; three sisters, Annie V. Rogers, Gladys Winters and Martha Watkins, all of Damascus; 10 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, April 24, in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Greg Arnold officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Barr | Lora Hamm | 23 Apr 1998 | Lora Hamm Barr, age 87, died Thursday, April 23, 1998 in the Valley Health Care Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, McKinley R. Barr and a son, James Lowell Barr. She is survived by four daughters: Mary Evans, Stanley, N.C., Linda Stillwell, Glade Spring, Brenda Crouse, Chilhowie, and Barbara Taylor, Rossville, Ga.; five sons: Ernest L. Barr, Walter “Pete” Barr, Donald E. Barr and Cecil E. Barr, all of Chilhowie, and Alvin R. Barr, Petersburg; 33 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, April 25, at the Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Blevins and the Rev. Frank Branson officiating. Burial will follow in the Macedonia Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Burkett | Berkley Dickerson | 23 Apr 1998 | Berkley Dickerson Burkett, age 62, of Rich Valley, died Thursday, April 23, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was preceded in death by his father, Dickerson Burkett. He was an active member of the Riverside United Methodist Church, was retired from American Electric Power and was an avid farmer. Survivors include his wife, Phyllis Taylor Burkett; one son, Mark D. Burkett, Rich Valley; one daughter, Cindy J. Burkett, Rich Valley; his mother, Sadie G. Burkett, Rich Valley; one brother, T.W. Burkett, Marion. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, April 25, in the Riverside United Methodist Church in Rich Valley. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Donations may be made to the Saltville Rescue Squad. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Greer | David Russell | 23 Apr 1998 | David Russell Greer, age 64, died Thursday, April 23, 1998 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a deacon and treasurer of the St. Clair’s Bottom Primitive Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a sister, Nancy DeBord, and a brother, Perry Greer. He is survived by his wife, Ester Blevins Greer, Marion; three daughters, Mrs. Daniel “Theresa” Blevins, Jonesboro, Tenn., Mrs. John “Thelma” Rouse, Marion, and Mrs. Greg “Jeannette” Frye, Chilhowie; two sons, David William Greer, Marion, and Daniel Russell Greer, Baltimore, Md.; one daughter-in-law, Roxanna Greer, Marion; one brother, Avery Greer, Sugar Grove; five grandchildren and several other relatives. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, April 27, at the St. Clair Bottom Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Everett Blevins and Elder Dan Blevins officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Reeves | Ray | 23 Apr 1998 | Ray Reeves, age 36, died Thursday, April 23, 1998 in University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. He is survived by his parents, Herbert and Jean Reeves of Marion; two brothers, Jim Reeves of Chilhowie, and Dwayne Reeves of Marion; two nephews, one niece, several aunts, uncles and cousins; lots of friends and a special friend, Bobby Bogel. Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 26, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Donald Wyatt and the Rev. David Neitch officiating. Burial will follow in Roland Creek Cemetery. 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. | |
| White | Beatrice A. | 23 Apr 1998 | Beatrice A. White, age 54, died Thursday, April 23, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was of the Baptist faith. She was employed with Tultex Company in Chilhowie for 20 years. Survivors include two sons, Nathaniel Ervin and Charles White, both of Glade Spring; one daughter, Patricia Carrington, Richmond; her mother, Sarah Ervin; four brothers, Russell Ervin, Meadowview, Paul Ervin, Martinsville, Jessie Ervin, Glade Spring, and Richard Millinor, Michigan; six sisters, Nora Preston Meadowview, Hattie Harris, Killeen, Texas, Virginia Hooper, North Carolina, Mary Ann Jordan and Jacqueline Saunders, both of Roanoke, and Barbara Skipper, Virginia Beach; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. Monday, April 27, in Farris Funeral Chapel in Abingdon with burial in Mt. Rose Cemetery, Glade Spring. The Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blevins | Albert Jones | 25 Apr 1998 | Albert Jones Blevins, age 81, of Chilhowie, died Saturday, April 25, 1998 in the Burrell Nursing Center in Roanoke. Mr. Blevins was a former teacher, deacon, and trustee of the Baptist faith. He was a veteran of World War II and was a life member of Frances Marion VFW Post 4667. He was preceded in death by his father, Eli Blevins, and a brother, Smith Blevins. Survivors include his wife, Edith Pruitt Blevins, Chilhowie; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jim and Anita Bishop, Charlotte, N.C., and Dr. Larkin and Rosemary Selman, Hickory, N.C.; one son and daughter-in-law, Stephen and Donna Blevins, Roanoke; his mother, Gertie Blevins, Chilhowie; three sisters, Jean Bonham, Chilhowie, Thelma Poe and Louise Leslie, both of Marion; four brothers, Baker Blevins, Wade Blevins, Ralph Blevins, all of Chilhowie, and Willard Blevins of Marion; five grandchildren: Heather Bishop, Kelly, Mallory and Marla Blevins, and Nevin Selman. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, April 27, at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Carl Triplett, the Rev. D. Frank Blevins and Dr. Jack Garland officiating. Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 28, at the Grosses Creek Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Chilhowie Rescue Squad, P.O. Drawer X, Chilhowie, VA 24319, or to Samaritan’s Purse, a Franklin Graham Ministry, P.O. Box 3000, Boone, N.C. 28607. | |
| Wagner | Edward Lee (Buck) | 25 Apr 1998 | Edward Lee (Buck) Wagner, age 70, died Saturday, April 25, 1998 at his home in Marion. Mr. Wagner was a native of Marion and retired from the Southwestern State Hospital with over 36 years of service. He attended the Furnace Hill Lutheran Church. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Wagner; one daughter and son-in-law, Sally and Jack Lamie, Tannersville; four sons and two daughters-in-law, William Wagner, Letcher and Eva Wagner, Sam and Ellen Wagner, all of Marion, and Ben Wagner, Raeford, N.C.; one half-sister, Ruth Hayes, Marion; four aunts, Lola Cassell, Sarah Combs, Leona Burns, all of Manassas, and Rosa Gahley, Idaho; 12 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one nephew. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage and the Rev. Edward Schaack officiating. Interment followed in Roundhill Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blanks | Agnes D. | 21 May 1916 | 26 Apr 1998 | Agnes D. Blanks, age 81, of Troutdale, died Sunday, April 26, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was born May 21, 1916 in West Virginia to Carl and Nellie Osborne Daniel. She is survived by her husband, Paul V. Blanks; one daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Tom Barker, Sugar Grove; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Earl Jr. and Louise Cornett, Falls Church, Bobby Ray and Doris Cornett, Marion, and Roger Dale Cornett, Arlington; 10 grandchildren; several step-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, April 28, at 2 p.m. in Troutdale Baptist Church with the Rev. Douglas Halsey officiating. Interment was in Troutdale Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Troutdale Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 160, Troutdale, VA 24378. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Gillespie | David Michael “Hairbear” | 26 Apr 1998 | David Michael “Hairbear” Gillespie, age 41, died Sunday, April 26, 1998 at his home in Saltville. He was preceded in death by his parents, William R. and Cleo Gillespie; and one sister, Pansy Stanley. Survivors include his wife, D. Leslie Gillespie; one son, Delmus Rush Gillespie of the home; one daughter, Tiffany Marie Gillespie of the home; one sister, Rebecca Kestner, Manassas; four brothers, William R. Gillespie Jr., and T.G. Gillespie, both of Saltville, Robert D. Gillespie, Collinsville, and Ricky A. Gillespie, Marion; a special sister-in-law, Barbara Gillespie; several aunts and uncles; several nieces and nephews including a special niece, Gail Stanley. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, April 29, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kyle French and the Rev. Clarence Frye officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Calhoun | Kathleen G. | 27 Apr 1998 | Kathleen G. Calhoun, age 95, died Monday, April 27, 1998 in Francis Marion Manor. She was the widow of Quincy A. Calhoun. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Carrie Beattie Gwyn; and one brother, Beattie Gwyn. She was the oldest member of the First United Methodist Church and had been a member for the longest period of time. She was active in civic and music clubs in the area. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Donald D. and Carolyn Jones and Jack B. and Rosamond McCarty, all of Marion; one sister-in-law, Edythe Gwyn; five grandchildren: Gwyn Ruckert, Jack B. McCarty III, Laura Sturgill, Kathy Herlocker and Cal Jones; seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 29, in the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. James Pollock and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial was in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Weekday Religious Education Program, c/o Robert Veselik, P.O. Box 83, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Green | Iva Lura Mae Eastridge | 27 Apr 1998 | Free Lance Star, Fredericksburg, VA, Wednesday, April 29, 1998 A funeral for Mrs. Iva Mae Greene, 87, of Fredericksburg will be held at 1 pm Thursday at Mullins & Thompson Funeral Service, Fredericksburg Chapel. Burial will be in Round Oak Baptist Church cemetery. Pallbeareres will be Michael Wooten, Kipp Wooten, Troy Wooten, Kurt Kuppert, Rodney Kuppert and Andrew Johnson . The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 tonight at the funeral home. Mrs. Greene died Monday, April 27, 1998, at Carriage Nursing Home. Born in Ashe County, NC, she had retired as a computer operator for the FMC plant. She was a former member of The Order of The Eastern Star. She was the widow of Horace V Greene. Survivors include two daughters, Verna Mae Kuppert of Fredericksburg and Frances Kay Wooten of Cleveland, Ohio; two brothers, Eugene Eastridge of Fredericksburg and Dewey Eastridge of Partlow; four sisters, Grace Knight and Ruby McPhatter, both of Fredericksburg, Edith Payne of Ruther Glen and Blanche Scherbarth of Milwaukee, Wis.; seven grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to Round Oak Baptist Church Building Fund, Box 129, Corbin, Va. 22446; or to the Alzheimer’s Association of Greater Richmond, 7124 Forest Hill Ave, Suite B, Richmond, Va. 23225. Posted on 5/11/2000 by Carole Eastridge Waters | |
| Armstrong | Trula Mae Anderson | 28 Apr 1998 | Trula Mae Anderson Armstrong, age 73, of Saltville, died Tuesday, April 28, 1998 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include two daughters, Lisa Armstrong, Roanoke, and Nancy Shortt, Oklahoma; three stepdaughters, Sylvia Nelson and Connie Warren, both of West Virginia, and Virginia Armstrong, Maryland; one son, Garland Anderson, Marion; three stepsons, Wayne Armstrong, Georgia, Ronnie Armstrong and Jimmy Armstrong, both of Maryland; one brother, Charlie Shelton, Tennessee; one stepbrother, R.C. Shelton, Tennessee; one sister, Vicie Davis, Bluefield; two stepsisters, Louise Tester and Roberta Moser, both of Tennessee; seven grandchildren; nine step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and five step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, May 1, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bruce Shelton and the Rev. Billy Brown officiating. Burial was in Ridgedale Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Rosen | Fred D. | 1 Jul 1922 | 29 Apr 1998 | Fred D. Rosen, age 75, died Wednesday, April 29, 1998 at his home in Arroyo Grande, Calif. He was born July 1, 1922 in Logan, W.Va., and had resided in Arroyo Grande since 1977 coming from the Orange County area. He was a lifelong breeder of Arabian horses. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Ethel of Arroyo Grande, Calif.; one son, Tom Rosen of Fremont, Calif.; one daughter, Kathy Mooney and husband Dean of Temptleton, Calif.; one sister, Miriam Korshak of Houston, Texas; two grandchildren, Michael and Jennifer Ford; one great-grandchild, Samantha Ford. At his request, no services are planned. Cremation will take place at Lady Family Mortuary in Arroyo Grande, Calif. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1428 Phillips Lane, San Luis Obispo, Calif. 93401. Lady Family Mortuary of Arroyo Grande, Calif., is in charge of arrangements. |
| Bowman | Margaret Jacqueline “Jackie” | 29 Apr 1998 | Margaret Jacqueline “Jackie” Bowman, age 72, died Wednesday, April 29, 1998 at her home in Marion. She was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Kristy Bowman and one daughter-in-law, Edie Bowman. Mrs. Bowman was one of the founding members of Calvary Baptist Church and was retired from Brunswick Corporation. She is survived by her husband, Delmar Ray Bowman Sr. of Marion; one daughter and son-in- law, Eva and Letcher Wagner of Marion; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Ray Bowman of Chilhowie, David and Pat Bowman and Mike and Peggy Bowman, all of Marion; two brothers, Curtis Hopkins Jr. of Rockville, Md., and Charles Hopkins of Rich Valley; two sisters, Barbara Lowery of Saltville, and Ruth Dillow of Rockville, Md.; nine grandchildren including one grandson of the home, Mikie Bowman; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, May 1, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Marion Boggs and Pastor Ed Schaack officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Taylor | Jacob Lewis | 29 Apr 1998 | Jacob Lewis Taylor, age 78, of Saltville, died Wednesday, April 29, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was preceded in death by one son, William Dewy Taylor. He was a World War II veteran. Survivors include his wife, Coleen Davenport Taylor, Saltville; two sons, Norman Lewis Taylor, Hendersonville, N.C., and Nolan J. Taylor, Saltville; one daughter, Lily Newcomb, Richmond, Ky.; two sisters, Hester Pauley, Henry, and Virginia Pauley, Marion; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, May 2, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Taylor officiating. Burial will be in Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Suess | Carol June | 23 Sep 1938 | 30 Apr 1998 | Carol June Campbell Suess, age 59, died Thursday, April 30, 1998 at her home in Leola, Penn. She was born in Atkins on Sept 23, 1938, the daughter of the late William and Clyde Anderson Campbell. She was a high school graduate and attended Medical Secretary School. She was an executive secretary formerly employed at the Ephrata Community Hospital in Ephrata, Penn., and last employed at the Pioneer Title Agency in Lancaster, Penn. She attended the Grace Brethren Church in Lititz, Penn., and was associated with Ephrata Area Meals on Wheels as Director for many years. She also was a member of the Highland Presbyterian Church in Lancaster, Penn. She is survived by her husband, Richard K. Suess; five children: Michael and Debbie Hall of Neffsville, Penn., Steven and Sharon Hall of Rockville, Md., Randy and Sharon Suess of Maytown, Penn., Kevin and Tina Suess of Lancaster, Penn., and Kim and Tony Almodovar of Leola, Penn.; 11 grandchildren; two sisters, Patsy and Herbert Chambers of Appomattox, and Polly and Cecil Cole of Marion. Funeral services were held Monday, May 4, at 3 p.m. at Grace Brethren Church in Lititz, Penn. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Hospice of Lancaster County, 685 Good Drive, P.O. Box 4125, Lancaster, Penn. 17604-4125. Paul L. Gravenor Funeral Home in Ephrata, Penn., was in charge of arrangements. |
| Greer | Virgie L. | 30 Apr 1998 | Virgie L. Greer, age 88, died Thursday, April 30, 1998 at Smyth County Community Hospital. Miss Greer was a resident of Smyth County and was employed by Harwood Manufacturing Company for 34 years. She was a member of Stone Memorial Presbyterian Church, Matson Chapel. Survivors include three sisters, Grace George and Alice Powell, both of Marion, and Margie Shine, Houston, Texas; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 3, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Chapel with the Rev. William T. Wing officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Linkous | Marie Smith | 30 Apr 1998 | 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. | |
| Edmiston | Hazel Bishop | 1 May 1998 | Hazel Bishop Edmiston, age 85, died Friday, May 1, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of George Burton Edmiston. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Claiborne and Sarah Malissa Duncan Bishop. She was a member of the Mountain View United Methodist Church where she served as a church treasurer for 45 years before her retirement in 1997. She was a former employee of Greever’s Drug Store. Survivors include one son, Robert Thomas Edmiston, Johnson City, Tenn.; one brother, James T. Bishop, Chilhowie; two sisters, Ruth B. Clark, Rich Valley, and Dorothy B. MacRae, Dickson, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews; several greatnieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, May 3, at 3 pm. in Mountain View United Methodist Church in Chilhowie with the Rev. Jeff Callahan and the Rev. Jeff Wright officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Mountain View United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, c/o W.C. Boswell Jr., P.O. Box 1722, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Williams Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Simons | Pearl Elizabeth | 1 May 1998 | Pearl Elizabeth Simons, age 55, of Grant, died Friday, May 1, 1998 at her son’s home in Sugar Grove. She was the widow of Delbert Paul Simons. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Danny and Georgia Simons of Sugar Grove, and Billy and Heather Simons of Rural Retreat; two daughters and sons-in-law, Trina and Teddy Hall of Marion, and Roxana and Jonathan McNutt of Atkins; 12 grandchildren; five brothers, James Testerman and Raymond Testerman, both of Troutdale, Bill Testerman of Bel Air, Md., Kookie (Buges) Testerman and Don Testerman, both of Dublin, Md.; three sisters, Katherine Ross of Street, Md., Mae Crumrine of Dublin, Md.; and Thelma Privett of Troutdale; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 3, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Pastor Kevin Welch officiating. Burial followed in Burton’s Chapel Cemetery in Flat Ridge. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Roman | Helena Elizabeth | 2 Aug 1935 | 2 May 1998 | Helena Elizabeth Roman, age 62, of Pearl River, N.Y., died Saturday, May 2, 1998 in Nyack Hospital. Mrs. Roman was born Aug 2, 1935 in Marion, the daughter of Henry Kenneth and Willie Virginia Hash Crawford. She had lived in Pearl River for 30 years and was a teacher assistant in the Pearl River School District. She was preceded in death by her parents; her stepfather, Clarence Kenison; and a brother, Edward Crawford of Brentwood, N.Y. She is survived by her husband, Robert C. Roman of Pearl River; two daughters, Helena J. of Pearl River, and Virginia Casey of Cornwall, N.Y.; four sons, Robert Jr. and Neil, both of Pearl River, Christopher of New City, and Douglas of Cornwall; three sisters, Mary Dorrell of Jacksonville, Fla., Joan Valentine of Pearl River, and Elizabeth Kolb of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla.; one brother, John Crawford of Newburgh; three grandchildren. A funeral mass will be held Thursday, May 7, at 10 a.m. at St. Margaret’s Roman Catholic Church in Pearl River, N.Y. Burial will follow in Fred W. Loescher Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Monsey. Donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1 Executive Blvd., Suffern, N.Y. 10901. Assuma-Shankey Funeral Home in Pearl River, N.Y., is in charge of arrangements. |
| Long | Lillie Belle Gordon | 2 May 1998 | 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. | |
| Wentz | Ethel D. | 2 May 1998 | Ethel D. Wentz, age 84, of Chilhowie, died Saturday, May 2, 1998 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. She is survived by one son, Stephen Bauer, El Cajon, Calif.; four daughters, Mrs. James (Barbara) Welly and Mrs. Elgin (Sandra) Bayes, both of Carey, Ohio, Nancy Dyer, Toledo, Ohio, and Mrs. Ken (Tonya) McClure, Chilhowie; one stepson, Wayne Wentz, Kankakee, Ill.; 23 grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; and numerous greatgreat-grandchildren. A private graveside service will be conducted at Spring Grove Cemetery in Carey, Ohio. Stombaugh Memorial Funeral Home in Carey, Ohio is in charge of arrangements.Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of local arrangements. | |
| Blevins | Otis U. | 3 May 1998 | Otis U. Blevins, age 83, died Sunday, May 3, 1998 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Mr. Blevins was a lifelong resident of Taylor’s Valley, a retired postal worker and a member of the Taylor’s Valley Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Lewis Blevins. Survivors include one daughter, Judy McCloud, Richmond; two sons, Billy Blevins, Glen Allen, and Mike Blevins, Morristown, Tenn.; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, May 6, in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Chad McMurray and the Rev. Ivan Gascho officiating. Burial will be in Jackson-Lewis Cemetery in Taylor’s Valley. The Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Riffey | Katherine Leonard | 3 May 1998 | Katherine Leonard Riffey, age 84, died Sunday, May 3, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by one brother, Tom “Bugger” Leonard. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Rhudy and Charlotte Stroupe of Marion; two brothers, Will Leonard of Rising Sun, Md., and Bill Leonard of Marion; two grandchildren, Charles R. Harris of Poquoson, and David O. Harris of Wendell, N.C.; two great-grandchildren, Matthew and Jonathan Harris. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 5, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage and the Rev. Tim Surber officiating. Private burial followed in Round Hill Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Thompson | Claude Edward | 3 May 1998 | Claude Edward Thompson, age 62, of Dublin, died Sunday, May 3, 1998 in Radford Community Hospital. He was a native of Saltville and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. Survivors include his wife, Yearie Thompson; one daughter, Sharon Bullion, Dublin; one son, James Thompson, Pulaski; five sisters: Mac Holmes, Glade Spring, Virginia Smith, Lois Sawyer and Ted Elmore, all of Saltville, and Bonnie Jackson, Chilhowie; one brother, James Thompson, Glade Spring; two grandchildren. Funeral services and burial will be held today, May 6, in Pulaski. Stevens Funeral Home in Pulaski is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Martin | Barbara Lyon Blevins | 4 May 1998 | Barbara Lynn Blevins Martin, age 54, of Chilhowie, died Sunday, May 4, 1998 in Wellmont Hospice House, Bristol. She was a member of the Grosses Creek Baptist Church and an employee of Greever’s Drug Store. Survivors include her husband, Richard Carel Martin; one son, Keith Sanders Martin, Marion; one daughter, Mrs. Jeff (Kimberly) Watrud, Charlotte, N.C.; her parents, Dallas B. and Burlie Powers Blevins, Seven Mile Ford; two brothers, Kennard Blevins, Chilhowie, and Randall Blevins, Marion; one sister, Donna B. Miller, Bristol; two grandchildren, Logan Watrud and Ricky Martin. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, in Grosses Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Lloyd L. Sheets and the Rev. Eugene C. Little officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, May 6, at the Grosses Creek Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steeles Road, Bristol, Tenn. 37620 or to the American Cancer Society, c/o Joyce Blevins, P.O. Box 905, Marion, VA 24354. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Moore | R.E. “Red” | 4 May 1998 | R.E. “Red” Moore, age 86, died Monday, May 4, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Moore was the founder and director of the Smyth County Red Cross Swimming Program. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club for 60 years and a very active member of the First United Methodist Church. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Mike R. and Anna Carolyn Moore of Marion; one special niece, Suzie Lloyd of Bristol; one son-in-law, Ron Hevener of Winnfield, La.; four grandchildren, Thad B. Moore of Marion, Wendy A. Morgenstern of Silver Spring, Md., Becky Buckley and Jeff Hevener, both of Shreveport, La.; one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 7, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. James Pollock and the Rev. Mary K. Briggs officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the 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. | |
| Eads | Ethel Hutton | 24 Feb 1904 | 5 May 1998 | Mrs. Ethel Hutton Eads, age 94, departed this life in the presence of her loved ones on May 5, 1998 at her home in Marion, VA. Mrs. Eads was born in Smyth Co. on February 24, 1904. Mrs. Eads was a member of the Centenary Methodist Church, where she played the piano. Later, she changed her membership to the Grace United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Gordon Eads, one grandson and one great grandson. Survivors include two daughters and one son-in-law, Elizabeth Eads Turner, Roanoke, VA and Evelyn Eads and Roby Paul Yarber of Marion, VA; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Thomas O. and Betty Eads of Pearisburg, VA, William E. and India Eads of Ravenna, OH and G. Darrell Eads of Marion, VA; a special friend Dorothy Cline; 17 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday, May 8 at 11:00 a.m. at the Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Steve Huttin, Rev. Otis Barker and Rev. George Mowrey officiating. Burial followed in the Riverside Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home of Marion served the Eads family. |
| Morris | Ralph G. | 5 May 1998 | Ralph G. Morris, age 85, died Tuesday, May 5, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hazel Burchett Morris, and a daughter Mildred Ann Morris. Mr. Morris was retired from American Furniture Company Plant #3 after many years of service. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Wavie and Fred Colley, Nancy Carolyn Anders, both of Marion, and Geraldine and Henry Hall of Atkins; seven sons and two daughters-in-law, Henry Morris, Ray Morris, Frank and Marie Morris, Roy Morris, John Morris, George and Anita Morris, and David Morris, all of Marion; one sister, Shirley Hutton of Baltimore, Md.; a host of grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 7, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial followed in Middlefork Cemetery in Chilhowie. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bowers | Kathleen Wohlford | 6 May 1998 | Kathleen Wohlford Bowers, age 90, of Rural Retreat, VA died Wednesday, May 6, 1998 in the Birdmont Health Care Center in Wytheville. She was born in Wythe County, VA to the late Frank B. and Ollie Umberger Wohlford. She was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Rural Retreat and was preceded in death by her husband W. Lindsey Bowers; a grandson, Gary Steffey; and a brother, Hugh C. Wohlford. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Mary and John Mulloy of Pasadena, MD; one step-daughter and son-in- law, Barbara and Mark Threatt of Roanoke, VA; granddaughters and husbands, Kathy and Robert Williams of Wytheville, VA, Erin and Gary Stringfellow of Annapolis, MD and Colleen and Doug Ronconi of Pasadena, MD; great grandchildren, Lorri and Kevin Williams and Caitlin and Briana Stringfellow; a niece and husband, Hope and Fred Rector of Salem, VA; a nephew and wife, Donald and Glenda Wohlford of Draper, VA. Funeral services were held on Saturday, May 9, 1998 at 2:00 p.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Larry M. Bollinger officiating. Interment followed in the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery in Crockett. The family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Emergency Services, the Zion Cemetery Fund or to the Grace Lutheran Church Organ Fund. Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat, VA was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Newman | Dallas R. | 6 May 1998 | Dallas R. Newman, age 93, formerly of Rural Retreat, died Wednesday, May 6, 1998 in the Edgemont Health Care Center after a pleasant residency of 4 years. Mr. Newman was an “Official Greeter” at the Marion Walmart Store from the opening day until 1994. He was remembered as the man with the Red Bow Tie, Hat and Suspenders. Mr. Newman was a lover of children. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia King Newman; a son, Franklin Newman; one sister and two grandchildren. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Sis and Sam Cassell of Wytheville, VA; one son and daughter-in- law, Mike and Joan Newman of Nashville, TN; a daughter-in-law, Helen R. Newman of Crockett, VA; two brothers, Dr. John Newman of Roanoke, VA and Garnett Newman of Chilhowie, VA; eight grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 9, 1998 at 7:30 p.m. in the Rural Retreat United Methodist Church with a sunset burial and Masonic Service at the Mountain View Cemetery following the service. The family will receive friends at the Rural Retreat United Methodist Church Saturday evening from 6:00 p.m. until service time. Memorial gifts to the Rural Retreat United Methodist Church would be appreciated in lieu of flowers. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lovingood | Anne Lindsey | 7 May 1998 | 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. | |
| Talbert | Estel Alvis | 7 May 1998 | Estel Alvis Talbert, age 61, of Saltville, died Thursday, May 7, 1998 in the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Mountain Home, Tenn. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Survivors include two sisters, Juanita Hershman, Abingdon, and Helen Felty, Salem; several nieces and nephews; a loving friend, Jeannie Mudd, Bristol, Tenn. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 10, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with Bishop Algie Houchins officiating. Burial was in the Allison Family Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Copenhaver | Bonnie Dutton | 1 Apr 1897 | 9 May 1998 | Bonnie Dutton Copenhaver, age 101, of Fayetteville, N.C., formerly of Rural Retreat, died Saturday, May 9, 1998 at Highland House Nursing Home in Fayetteville. Mrs. Copenhaver was born in Rural Retreat on April 1, 1897, the daughter of the late William Jonas and Nancy B. Dutton. She was a lifelong member of the Fulton United Methodist Church in Rural Retreat and had made her home with her daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and Bob Garman since 1957. She was preceded in death by her husband, Pearl P. Copenhaver; one daughter, Elizabeth C. Ogle; one sister, Ethel D. Heldreth; and one brother, G. Hobert Dutton. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Robert Garman of Fayetteville, N.C., Margaret C. Medley of Rural Retreat, and Malcolm C. Ogle, Pulaski; four sons and daughters-in-law, Kent Copenhaver and Clyde Copenhaver, both of Rural Retreat, Hugh and Doris Copenhaver of Atkins, and Randolph and Jackie Copenhaver of Wytheville; 10 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 12, at 11 a.m. at the Fulton United Methodist Church with the Rev. Rance Edwards officiating. Interment was in the Kimberlin Lutheran Cemetery in Rural Retreat. The family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Fulton United Methodist Church. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. |
| Cuddy | Sarah K. | 9 May 1998 | Sarah K. Cuddy, age 81, died Saturday, May 9, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Cuddy was formerly of Saltville. She worked at the Saltville Public Library and attended the Matson Drive Church of God. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Violet C. and Joe D. Thomas of Austin, Texas; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert G. “Bob” and Nancy G. Hill of Marion; three grandchildren: Sarah H. Coley of Chilhowie, Kimberly K. LaRotonda of Austin, Texas, and Jackie W. Hill of Chilhowie; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 12, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Alley officiating. Burial followed in Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Greer | Stella Marie | 9 May 1998 | Stella Marie Greer, age 76, died Saturday, May 9, 1998 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Greer was a native of Grayson County and retired from Visador. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy A. Greer. Survivors include six daughters: Anne Kirk, Speedwell, Sharon Dunford, Chilhowie, Connie Anderson, Shelia Hill, Kaye White and Rebecca Doane, all of Marion; five sons: Wade Greer, Atkins, Ralph Greer, Spotsylvania, James “Bear” Greer, King George, Ray Greer, Chilhowie, and Michael “Humpy” Greer, Marion; one sister, Ruby Strosnider, Monkton, Md.; 21 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 12, in Barnett’s Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Interment followed in the Rose Lawn Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Jones | Nannie Ester | 10 May 1998 | Nannie Ester Jones, age 95, of Chilhowie, died Sunday, May 10, 1998 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas Lem and Virginia Stanley Jones; five brothers and three sisters. Survivors include several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Graveside services were conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, in the St. James Cemetery in Chilhowie with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Parsons | Madge Osborne | 28 Jan 1918 | 11 May 1998 | Madge Osborne Parsons, age 80, of Mouth of Wilson, died Monday, May 11, 1998 at the home of her daughter, Janet and Doug Wingate in Raleigh, N.C. She was the widow of Robert H. “Rob” Parsons. She was born Jan. 28, 1918 in Marion, the daughter of James Esker Osborne and Bertha Grubb. Surviving are five daughters and sons-in-law: Janet and Doug Wingate, Raleigh, N.C., Jeanette and Robert Toohey, Harrisonburg, Pauline and Maurice Hoffman, Grant, Jo Ann Hessig, Woodbridge, and Nancy and Gerald Davies, Independence; one son, Jack Parsons, Mouth of Wilson; 15 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Ruth and Marvin Gullion, Marion, and Ruby Johnson, Atkins. Funeral services were held Wednesday, May 13, at 11 a.m. at Young’s Chapel Baptist Church, Mouth of Wilson, with the Rev. Eddie Patton and the Rev. Hal Eaton officiating. Interment was in Young’s Chapel Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Young’s Chapel Cemetery, c/o Mr. Gwyn Halsey, 200 Oak Hill Road, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363 or Twin County Hospice, P.O. Box 106, Galax, VA 24333. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Alden | Carla Doss | 11 May 1998 | Carla Doss Alden, age 48, died Monday, May 11, 1998 in Charlotte, N.C. Mrs. Alden was born in Johnson City, Tenn., the daughter of Carl and Clara Hart Doss. She was a graduate of Marion Senior High School and Kings College in Charlotte, N.C. She had been a resident of Charlotte, N.C., since 1969. She was an active member of the Church at Charlotte and a volunteer in many community activities. She is survived by her husband, Gary Alden; two daughters, Abbey and Emily Alden; her mother and stepfather, Dr. and Mrs. Charles Blain of Charlotte, N.C.; two sisters, Linda Chrosniak of Oakton, and Grace Cappa of Charlotte, N.C.; one brother, Henry Doss of Charlotte, N.C.; eight nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 14, at 1 p.m. at the Church at Charlotte with the Rev. James G. Kallam Jr. officiating. Interment was in Forest Lawn East Cemetery. The family requests that memorials be made to the Church at Charlotte Youth Scholarship Fund, 2500 Carmel Road, Charlotte, N.C. 28226. Harry and Bryant Company in Charlotte, N.C., was in charge of arrangements. This obituary is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Allison | Malcolm C. | 11 May 1998 | Malcolm C. Allison, age 86, of Bristol, died Monday, May 11, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Myrtle Woodward Allison; one half-brother, Verlin Allison, Saltville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday, May 13, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Frank Branson officiating. Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 14, in Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Keesee | Everett Eugene “Grandpappy” | 12 May 1998 | Everett Eugene “Grandpappy” Keesee, age 57, of Atkins, died Tuesday, May 12, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Shirley Smith Keesee; three sons, Alan Keesee, Chilhowie, Bobby Petty and Kenny Petty, both of Marion; three daughters, Anna Brooks, Chilhowie, Rhonda Petty and Pamela Propst, both of Atkins; four brothers, Ernest Keesee, Sierra Vista, Ariz., Burton Keesee, Gate City, David Keesee, Chilhowie, and Tommy Keesee, Fairfax; four sisters, Virgie Wilson, Patsy Brooks, both of Chilhowie, Norma Shuler, Saltville, and Mary Curry, Marion; five grandchildren: Cody Keesee, Brandon Keesee, Josh Keesee, Hunter Propst and Keegan Petty. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, May 14, at 2 p.m. in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Avery Sheets officiating. Burial was in the Mount Zion Cemetery, Marion. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Joyce Blevins, P.O. Box 905, Marion, VA 24354. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Doane | Gladys G. | 13 May 1998 | Gladys G. Doane, age 82, died Wednesday, May 13, 1998 at her home in Chilhowie. She was the widow of William L. Doane. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Gay and Tim Anderson, Chilhowie; six sons and daughters-in-law, James and Shirley Doane, Rev. Paul and Letha Doane, Lewis and Opal Doane, Fred and Mary Doane, Jerry and Joan Doane, and Benny and Diane Doane, all of Chilhowie; one brother, Sam George, Tampa, Fla.; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great- grandchild. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, May 15, at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lloyd Sheets officiating. Burial followed in the Middlefork Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Schechter | Joshua | 13 May 1998 | Joshua Schechter, age 83, of Atkins, died Wednesday, May 13, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a native of New Haven, Conn., had recently relocated to the Atkins area, and was employed as a carpenter for many years. Survivors include two daughters, Star Olderman and Roxanne Bahn, both of Madison, Wisc.; one son, Joseph Aaron Schechter, Silver Spring, Md.; one brother, Irving Schechter, New York City, and two grandchildren. At Mr. Schechter’s request, his body will be cremated. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Henderson | John William “Bill” | 14 May 1998 | John William “Bill” Henderson, age 90, died Thursday, May 14, 1998 in Pensacola, Fla. He was a native of Saltville and had lived in Pensacola for a number of years. He was a former employee of Hercules, Radford, and Celanese, Narrows. Survivors include his wife, Pauline Mullins Henderson; one daughter, Dorothy Henderson Vaughn, Pensacola, Fla.; one son, Charles William “Billy” Henderson, Newport; several grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held Monday, May 18, in Pensacola, Fla. This is a courtesy announcement by Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon. | |
| Armstrong | Emma Ruth Parks | 15 May 1998 | Emma Ruth Parks Armstrong, age 74, died Friday, May 15, 1998. She was a native of Flatridge, a long-time resident of Smyth County and a member of Stone Memorial Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jonathan Guy and Edna Frances Aker Parks; one sister, Lois C. Parks Richardson; and four brothers, Kenneth, Willard, Roy C. and Howard C. “Bill” Parks. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Roy L. (Patricia A.) Baldwin, Marion, and Mrs. Richard P. (Frances A. “Kitty”) Stone, Jewell Ridge; two sons, Larry D. Armstrong, Marion, and Charles P. Armstrong Jr., Jacksonville, Fla.; one sister, Virginia L. Ball, Marion; one brother and sister-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Guy Parks Jr., Marion; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, May 17, in Seaver-Brown Funeral Chapel with burial in Wassum Cemetery in Atkins. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Snavely | Louise G. | 15 May 1998 | Louise G. Snavely, a well-known resident of Old Stage Road, Chilhowie, died Friday, May 15, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. She was a native of Smyth County and had lived in Chilhowie most of her life. She was the daughter of the late John Samuel and Nicie Bonham Snavely whose families were pioneers in the Smyth County area. She was valedictorian of her graduating class at Chilhowie High School and a graduate of Averett College. She received a B.A. degree from Radford University and a M.A. degree from Columbia University in New York City. Miss Snavely was a retired teacher having taught in Wythe and Wise counties, and 33 years at Chilhowie High School. She taught many different subjects through the years, primarily government and English. She was a senior class sponsor taking seniors to Washington D.C. for 34 years and sponsoring the annual for over 26 years. She was a member of the DAR, the American Association of University Women, the Smyth County Historical Museum Society (director), the Annabel Morris Buchanan Music Club, the Smyth County Retired Teachers Association, the Friends of the Library, the S.C.A.L.E. Literacy Council, the Smyth County Chamber of Commerce, the Citizens Advisory Committee for the Smyth County News & Messenger, the General Advisory “Pulse” Committee for Virginia Highlands Community College, the Board of Directors of the National Alumni Association of Averett College, and was a retired trustee of the Smyth-Bland Regional Library. After retirement, Miss Snavely became a tutor and certified tutor-trainee in Laubach Literacy Programs and served in Washington and Smyth Counties. She was a member of the Deer Valley Baptist Church where she served as trustee, clerk and pianist for many years. Survivors include the following first cousins: Elva Ann Bishop, San Diego, Calif., W. Gray McConnell, San Jose, Calif., Daisy Bonham Evans, LaMirada, Calif., Elizabeth Bonham, Pulaski, Lady Lewis, Radford, Winton Maupin, LaMar, Mo., Joseph Maupin, Enid, Okla., John Maupin, Stroud, Okla., Carroll Maupin, San Diego, Calif. Funeral services were conducted at 4 p.m. Monday, May 18, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Jack Garland, the Rev. Mike Somers, the Rev. Jerry A. Eggers, and the Rev. Don Hazelwood officiating. Burial was in the Beattie Section of Westwood Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the Louise Goodwin Snavely Scholarship, Averett College, 420 West Main St., Danville, VA 24541. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangments. | |
| Poston | Arvel Jackson | 16 May 1998 | Arvel Jackson Poston, age 90, of Saltville, died Saturday, May 16, 1998. He was a retired employee of Olin Mathieson Chemical Corporation and a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Annie Colley Poston; one son, Clyde E. Poston, West Columbia, S.C.; two daughters, Mrs. Billy (Dorothy) Jacobs, Piney Flats, and Maxine Dempsey, Princeton, W.Va.; three sisters, Sarah Cunningham, Blountville, Tenn., Allie Fair Vest, Bristol, and Lockie Boardwine, Lebanon; one brother, George K. Poston, Emory; two granddaughters; one grandson; three great-grandsons; one great-granddaughter; six step- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, May 18, in the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Mack Bennett officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Chapman | Robert C., Sr. | 17 May 1998 | Robert C. Chapman Sr., age 57, died Sunday, May 17, 1998 at his home in Saltville. He was a former employee of the Olin Corporation and Bristol Compressors. He was a U.S. Army veteran and attended the First Church of God. Survivors include his wife, Laurel G. Chapman; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert “Johnny” and Lori Chapman Jr.; one grandson, Levi Chapman; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, in the Mount Rose Mausoleum with the Rev. Gene Little and the Rev. Bob Neace officiating. 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. | |
| Heneger | David E. | 17 May 1998 | David E. Henegar, age 75, of Saltville, died Sunday, May 17, 1998 in the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Mountain Home, Tenn. He was a retired Air Force veteran serving in World War II and the Korean War, and a member of the Saltville VFW. He was a member of the Madam Russell Methodist Church where he was active with the youth and was active in the Saltville Little League. He was one of the members of the former Saltville Alkali Baseball Team. Survivors include two sisters, Betty H. Davidson, Bristol, Tenn., and Hilda H. Coulthard, Saltville; three nieces, Sharon Jones, Joan Minnick, and Jennifer Kinch; one special cousin, Della Henegar; one sister-in-law, Mattie Gray Henegar. Funeral services will be conducted at 4 pm today, May 20, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Wiley Neal and the Rev. Scott Robertson-Gouge officiating. Burial will be in the Elizabeth Cemetery with the Saltville VFW conducting military rites. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Madam Russell Church. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Larimer | Andrew Jackson | 17 May 1998 | 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. | |
| Casey | Cleo Parris | 18 May 1998 | Cleo Parris Casey, age 85, of Seven Mile Ford, died Monday, May 18, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a native of Washington County and had spent most of her life in Smyth County. She was a member of the Laurel Springs United Methodist Church, Marion, and was a member of the Laurel Springs UMC Women’s Group. She was retired from Marion Laundry. Mrs. Casey was preceded in death by her husband, Theodore Ernest Casey. Survivors include two sons, T. Douglas Casey, Suffolk, and Thomas E. Casey, Seven Mile Ford; two daughters and sons-in-law, Joan Casey and Bob Stamper, Burlington, N.C., and Sandra Casey and Charles Goodman, Seven Mile Ford; one daughter-in-law, Ruth Ann Casey; one brother, John I. Parris, Boothwin, Penn.; nine grandchildren; five great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, May 21, at 2 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Carol Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted or contributions may be made to the Laurel Springs United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, c/o Carol McClellan, 1762 Stoney Battery Road, Marion, VA 24354. The Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Haga | Everett Kermit | 18 May 1998 | Everett Kermit Haga, age 90, of Rural Retreat, formerly of Grayson County, died Monday, May 18, 1998. He was the son of the late Everett C. Haga and Laura V. Haga Jenkins. Mr. Haga was preceded in death by his wife, Mabel V. Haga; brothers, Clarence C. Haga and wife Hannah of Pocahontas, and Carl E. Jenkins of Casper, Wyo. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Harold Dean and Scottie T. Haga of Daleville; one daughter and son-in-law, Cleta H. and Scott J. Roberts, Rural Retreat; five grandchildren: David H. Haga, Va. Beach, Shari H. Mone, Essex Junction, Vt., Susi H. Burns, Bartlett, Tenn., Dennis S. Roberts, Lynchburg, and James W. Roberts, Roanoke; 10 great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Anna V. Poff of Roanoke, and Grace B. Jenkins, Casper, Wyo. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 21, at 3 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Michael Hoyle and Pastor Dennis S. Roberts officiating. Interment will follow in the Grant Cemetery in Grayson County. Friends may call at the Lindsey Funeral Home from 7 to 9 tonight or at the home of Scott and Cleta Roberts. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Robinson | Robert Lee | 18 May 1998 | Robert Lee Robinson, age 78, died Monday, May 18, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Robinson was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Army. He was retired from the American Furniture Company and was a member of the Walkers Creek Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his wife, Flora Gross Robinson of Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Sandra and James Testerman of Marion; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Rick Robinson of Marion, and Kenneth and Inga Robinson of Chilhowie; two sisters, Katie Hutton of Marion, and Bessie Mize of Coatesville, Penn.; two brothers, Sam Robinson and Bennie Robinson, both of Marion; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 21, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Guy Testerman officiating. Burial will follow in Walkers Creek Presbyterian Church Cemetery where military rites will be conducted by the Francis Marion VFW Post #4667. 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. | |
| Shortt | Eugene | 19 May 1998 | Eugene Shortt, age 60, of Saltville, died Tuesday, May 19, 1998 in Salem Health Care Rehabilitation Center, Salem. Survivors include four daughters, JoeAnn Denmark, Starke, Fla., Penny Smith, Waldorm, Md., Dawn Butler, Locust, N.C., and Michelle Ragland, Jacksonville, Fla.; two brothers, Jimmy Shortt, Saltville, and Joe Dan Shortt, Troutville; one sister, Ellen Sue Parker, Yulee, Fla.; one stepdaughter, Teresa Kilby, Salem; seven grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; six nieces; two nephews; a very special friend, Dottie Pafford, Salem. Graveside services were conducted at 10 a.m. Friday, May 22, in Elizabeth Cemetery with the Rev. Andy Bresnock officiating. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hanshew | Herman Vance | 22 May 1998 | Herman Vance Hanshew, age 86, of Nebo, died Friday, May 22, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Hanshew was a native of Nebo and worked in construction most of his life. He was also a member of the Zion United Methodist Church of Nebo. Mr. Hanshew was the son of the late David Bittle Hanshew and Beulah Bales Hanshew. Survivors include his wife, Nell Hubble Hanshew; one daughter, Margaret Hanshew Moseley, Thomaston, Ga.; one son, Herman Charles Hanshew, Las Vegas, Nev.; one sister, Edith Stephenson, St. Petersburg, Fla.; three brothers, Robert Hanshew and Donald Hanshew, both of Ceres, and Randolph Hanshew of Saltville; 13 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were conducted Monday, May 25, at 2 p.m. at Barnett’s Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bill Schoeneman officiating. Interment was in the Zion Cemetery in Nebo. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Taylor | Dottie | 22 May 1998 | Dottie Taylor, age 59, died Friday, May 22, 1998 in the Lake Taylor Hospital, Norfolk. Survivors include three daughters, Teresa Everington, Tammy Weaver and Tina Taylor, all of Richmond; four sisters, Lois Gayler, Carolyn Keesee and Rita Colley, all of Glade Spring, and Evelyn Musselwhite, Memphis, Tenn.; three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, May 25, in Ashland. Reid Funeral Home in Ashland was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville. | |
| Albert | Elizabeth Greene | 23 May 1998 | Elizabeth Greene Albert, age 68, of Wytheville, died Saturday, May 23, 1998 in the Princeton Community Hospital. She was born in Boone, N.C., a daughter of the late Jerome and Channie Eller Greene. She was a member of the original Church of God and was preceded in death by her husband, William Bruce Albert Sr.; one grandchild, Randy King Jr.; three brothers, Dallas Greene, Jasper Greene, and Jess Greene. She is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Judy and Donald Henderlite of Marion, Paige Albert of Deep Gap, N.C., Odessa Faye and Rev. Sammy Shupe of Matoka, W.Va.; three sons and daughters-in-law, Jerry D. and Lynn King of Pulaski, Randy L. King of McAllen, Texas, and William B. “Bill” Jr. and Kris Albert of Wytheville; three sisters, Virgie L. Lovejoy, Alma Hamby, both of Lenore, N.C., and Bertha L. Shirley of Deep Gap, N.C.; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Rev. Roscoe B. Greene of Lenore, N.C., Paul F. and Catherine Greene of Fleetwood, N.C., and Midas N. and Opal Greene of Deep Gap, N.C.; 10 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; one step-great- granddaughter. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 26, at 11 a.m. at Barnett’s Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Randall Greene and the Rev. William “Bill” Dale officiating. Interment followed in the West End Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Ellison | William Walter | 23 May 1998 | William Walter Ellison Sr., age 83, of Ceres, died Saturday, May 23, 1998 in the Kegley Manor in Bastian. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Catherine Ellison. He is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Elizabeth Catherine Ellison and Roy Deyton of Thurmont, Md., and Peggy Sue Ellison of Ceres; three sons and daughters-in-law, William Henry Sr. and Ann Ellison, William Walter Jr. and Louise Ellison, all of Sophia, N.C., and Bud Eugene Ellison of Austinville; two sisters, Rebecca Cassell of Ceres, and Helen Clark of Rockville, Md.; two brothers, William Preston Ellison of Bland, and Marshall Tyler Ellison of Mechanicsburg; 12 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 26, at 11 a.m. at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church in Nebo with the Rev. Bill Schoeneman and the Rev. Joe Farlow officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Bland was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hunt | Mildred Hiler “Dot” | 23 May 1998 | Mildred “Dot” Hiler Hunt, age 74, died Saturday, May 23, 1998 in the Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn. She was a nurse at Smyth County Community Hospital for a number of years. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, Matson Drive, where she taught the Adult Ladies Sunday School Class. She also taught the Young Adult Sunday School Classes for over 50 years. She was preceded in death by her father, Preston Hiler and a sister, Carol Sue Joines. Surviving are her husband of 57 years, William Henry “Bill” Hunt of the Riverside Community near Chilhowie; her children, Preston “Pat” and Doris Hunt of Chesapeake, Linda and Charles Galliher and William “Billy” and Brenda Hunt, all of Riverside, Mary and Dick Taylor of Chilhowie, and Juanita and Ralph Duff of Saltville; nine grandchildren: Chuck Galliher, Sabana Seca, Patrick Hunt, Kimberly Taylor, Becky Hunt, Tammy Taylor Blevins, Jonathan Duff, Robbie Buchanan and Christy Duff; her stepmother, Okie Hiler of Marion; two sisters, Mrs. Ralph (Louise) Tilson of Chilhowie, and Mrs. Ralph (Betty) Ward of Kingsport, Tenn.; a very special friend, Dee Collins of Chilhowie. Funeral services were held Monday, May 25, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Pastor Marion Boggs and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Graveside services were held Tuesday, May 26, at 11 a.m. at the Riverside Cemetery in Chilhowie. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wechsler | Emma | 23 May 1998 | Emma Copenhaver Wechsler, age 88, widow of Dr. Morris Wechsler, died Saturday, May 23, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Wechsler was a member of the First United Methodist Church, the Rose Sells Guild and the former Marion Music Club. She was the last charter member of the Marion Chapter #72 Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Wechsler was a graduate of Marion College, a devoted housewife and mother. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Donald M. and Linda S. Wechsler of Lynchburg; her daughter and son-in-law, Janis W. and C.C. Kurtz Jr. of Galax; one sister, Madeline C. Davis of Marion; one brother, Charles K. Copenhaver of Salem; five grandchildren: David M. Wechsler, Jennifer W. Mason, Susan M. Wechsler, Jennifer R. Kurtz, and Carol E. Kurtz; one great-granddaughter, Lindsey Marie Mason; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 26, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. James Pollock officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 115 South Church St., Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hopkins | Ambrose Millard | 6 Sep 1919 | 24 May 1998 | Ambrose Millard Hopkins, age 78, of Chilhowie, died Sunday, May 24, 1998. He was born Sept. 6, 1919, the son of the late George and Agnes Hopkins. Mr. Hopkins was converted and joined Macedonia Baptist Church Jan. 15, 1938. He was ordained a deacon July 1951 and served as church clerk from June 1951 to June 1994. He was a faithful member and served his positions well. He was a veteran of World War II and served in England, Germany and France. He was a member of the Francis Marion VFW Post #4667. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Testerman Hopkins; his parents, and three brothers including a twin brother, Willard Hopkins. Surviving are two brothers, Clifford Hopkins of Newark, Del., and Carl Hopkins of Chilhowie; three sisters, Marie Blevins, Alice McClure and Clemmie Sturgill, all of Chilhowie; two stepsons, Butch and Johnny Testerman, both of Chilhowie; one step-grandson and one step-great-granddaughter, both of Chilhowie; a host of friends and loved ones. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, May 26, at 2 p.m. in Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Blevins and the Rev. Donald McClure officiating. Burial followed in Macedonia Cemetery where military rites were conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post #4667. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. |
| Moore | Garland Kelly “Buzzy” | 24 May 1998 | Garland Kelly “Buzzy” Moore, age 45, died Sunday, May 24, 1998 in Saltville as a result of a drowning accident. Survivors include one son, James Kelly Moore, Marion; three daughters, Wendy Moore, Saltville, Tiffany Faye Moore, Marion, and Jennifer Call, Glade Spring; his mother, Bertha R. Moore, Saltville; his father and stepmother, Garland K. Moore Sr. and Mary L. Moore; two brothers, Jeff Moore, Roanoke, and Gary Moore, Saltville; one sister, Diane Louthian, Chilhowie; two stepbrothers, Wesley Vanover and Tony Vanover, both of Marion; one stepsister, Angela Cox, Tazewell; his paternal grandmother, Viola Moore, Roanoke; several aunts and uncles; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 4 p.m. today, May 27, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Wade Kestner officiating. Burial will be in Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Peck | Mary Margaret | 24 May 1998 | Mary Margaret Peck, age 63, of Saltville, died Sunday, May 24, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Survivors include her husband, Joe E. Peck; her stepmother, Beula Sword, Lebanon; two daughters, Anita Booth and Virginia Barker, both of Saltville; two brothers, William “Willie” Sword, Honaker, and Henry Sword, Ferrum; four half-brothers, Johnny Sword, Arizona, Robbie Sword, Florida, Jerry Sword, Lebanon, and Bill Sword, California; two stepbrothers, Ricky Terry, Lebanon, and Larry Terry, Florida; two sisters, Clara Mae Rice, Claypool Hill, and Ruth Rhea, Mansfield, Ohio; one half-sister, Carol Boardwine, Lebanon; four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, May 27, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Shirley Carter and the Rev. Phil Harris officiating. Burial will be in Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hancock | Anna Mae | 25 May 1998 | Anna Mae Hancock, age 65, died Monday, May 25, 1998 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Hancock was a native of Smyth County and had worked at the Lincoln Hotel and at the Southwestern State Hospital for several years. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Jean Blevins and Randy Blevins, Clemmons, N.C.; one son, Randy J. Hawkins, Marion; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, May 27, at 11 a.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial will follow in the Kelly Chapel Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Overbey | Wilma Nicewonder | 25 May 1998 | Wilma Nicewonder Overbey, age 68, widow of Charles O. “Sonny” Overbey, died Monday, May 25, 1998 in the Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, Tenn. Mrs. Overbey was a member of the Marion Baptist Church and was an avid car enthusiast. She was a native of Dickenson County. She was a retired teacher from Marion Senior High School after 31 years of service. She is survived by two sons, Charles O. “Chuck” Overbey Jr. of Richmond, and John D. “Jay” Overbey of Marion; two brothers, J.D. Nicewonder and Don Nicewonder, both of Bristol; one granddaughter, Rosemary O. Overbey. Funeral services will be held today, May 27, at 8 p.m. at the Marion Baptist Church with Dr. William A. Slater officiating. Graveside services will be held Thursday, May 28, at 10 a.m. at Rose Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marion Baptist Church Youth Program, 1258 North Main St., Marion, VA 24354. The family will receive friends tonight from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the Marion Baptist Church. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sikes | Frances Mae | 28 May 1998 | Frances Mae Sikes, age 90, died Thursday, May 28, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of Frank H. Sikes and was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include one son, Richard G. Sikes, Marion; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted today, May 30, at 2 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery in Chilhowie with the Rev. Carol Ferguson officiating. The family will receive friends at the home of her son, 1293 Laurel Springs Road, Marion, at any time. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Tolliver | Billy M. | 16 Jul 1926 | 29 May 1998 | Billy M. Tolliver, age 71, of Troutdale, died Friday, May 29, 1998 at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax. He was born July 16, 1926 in West Virginia to Robert Lee and Lillie Tolliver. Surviving are one brother, J.D. Tolliver, Troutdale; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, May 31, at 1:30 p.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Fred E. Jennings officiating. Interment was in Troutdale Cemetery. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Alley | Austin Ryan Gerriett | 19 Jun 1991 | 29 May 1998 | Austin Ryan Gerriett Alley, age 6, of Crosby, Texas, died Friday, May 29, 1998 in a Baytown hospital. He was born on June 19, 1991 in Elk Grove, Ill., to Bobby Joe Alley and Mary Kristine Alley. Austin attended the Crosby Elementary School where he would have been in the second grade this fall. He belonged to the Crosby AWANA Club, and played baseball on the Crosby White Sox Little League baseball team where they placed second. He is survived by his parents, Bobby and Kristi Alley of Crosby, Texas; three brothers, Justin Taylor, Dustin Nicholas, and Nolan Aaron Alley, all of Crosby, Texas; paternal grandparents, Edward and Carol Hough Alley; maternal grandparents, Travis and Mary Landry; great-grandmother, Florence Alexander; several aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and many close friends from the Crosby, Texas area. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 2, at noon at First Baptist Church of Crosby. Burial followed at White Cemetery. Sterling White Funeral Chapel in Highlands, Texas was in charge of arrangements. A courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. |
| Berry | Geraldine Pennington | 29 May 1998 | Geraldine Pennington Berry, age 70, of Chilhowie, died Friday, May 29, 1998 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Tate’s Chapel United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by a brother, Bradley Pennington. She is survived by her husband, Ralph P. Berry, Chilhowie; one son, Ron Berry, Chilhowie; two grandsons, Travis and Adam Berry; two great-grandchildren, Hannah and Stone; her mother, Mattie Greer Troxell, Chilhowie; two sisters, Mildred Cable, Pulaski, Linda Guyer, Marion; two brothers, Bobby Troxell and Gene Troxell, both of Chilhowie; a special friend, Scott Shelton. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 31, at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Scott Robinson-Gouge and the Rev. Frank Branson officiating. Entombment followed in the Roselawn Cemetery Mausoleum. The family requests memorial donations be made to Tate’s Chapel United Methodist Church. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Long | Lloyd J. | 29 May 1998 | 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. | |
| Allison | Annie Sue Burch | 30 May 1998 | Annie Sue Burch Allison, 81, died Saturday, May 30, 1998 at her home in Glade Spring. She was the widow of her first husband, William Haller Copenhaver Jr., and her second husband, Charles E. Allison Sr. She was a native of Smyth County, had lived in Chilhowie for 35 years and had lived in Glade Spring before moving to Emory. She attended Emory & Henry College and was a member of the Glade Spring Presbyterian Church at Old Glade. Survivors include one son, William Haller Copenhaver III, Greer, S.C.; two daughters, Susan C. Hutton, Emory, and Martha Jo Beitner, Richmond; two sisters, Virginia Warlick, Taylorsville, N.C., and Nancy Bannister, Sandston; six grandchildren, Stephen Copenhaver, Carol Ford, Richard Hutton, Chris Hutton, Derek Beitner and Christopher Beitner; four step-grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; three sisters-in-law, Mary Payne Copenhaver, Wytheville, Flora DeBusk Scott, Chilhowie, and Helen Allison Orr, Charlottesville. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, June 2, in Glade Spring Presbyterian Church at Old Glade with the Rev. Timothy E. Bird and Mr. Richard “Rick” Hutton officiating. Burial was in the Beatie section of Westwood Memorial Gardens, Chilhowie. Memorial contributions may be made to the Glade Spring Presbyterian Church or the National Parkinson Foundation, 1250 24th St., N.W., Washington D.C. 20037. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Breedlove | Glen Thomas | 30 May 1998 | Glen Thomas Breedlove, age 77, of Chilhowie, died Saturday, May 30, 1998 in Cedar Lawn, Abingdon. He was of the Baptist faith and a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by one grandson, John M. Heath. Survivors include his wife, Annie Doane Breedlove; two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Joyce) Keith, Saltville, and Mrs. Frank (Sylvia) Heath, Chilhowie; one son, James T. Breedlove, Marion; eight grandchildren; six great- grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, in Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kyle French officiating. The family prefers that memorial donations be made to the Chilhowie Rescue Squad. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| McElraff | Thelma C. | 30 May 1998 | Thelma C. McElraff, age 74, of Saltville, died Saturday, May 30, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a member of Main Street Christian Church in Saltville. Survivors include her husband, Claude E. McElraff; one son and daughter-in-law, David A. and Kay McElraff, Bristol; one grandson, Jeremy McElraff, Bristol; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Andy Bresnock, the Rev. Shirley Carter, and the Rev. Wayne Poston officiating. Burial was in the Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Greer | Marvin W. | 27 Jul 1931 | 1 Jun 1998 | Marvin W. Greer, age 66, died Monday, June 1, 1998 at Smyth County Community Hospital. He was born July 27, 1931 at Grant, the son of Franklin Monroe and Ida Lee Anderson Greer. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Survivors include his mother, Ida Lee Anderson Greer, of the home; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Isaac and Virginia Greer, Mouth of Wilson, Bryant Greer, Manassas, and Gayle and Penny Greer, Glade Spring; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Friday, June 5, at 2 p.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. George Russell and the Rev. Fred E. Jennings officiating. Interment was in Bartons Crossroads Cemetery. Military rites were conducted at the graveside by Grayson County VFW Post #7726. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Marion Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 784, Marion, VA 24354 or Bartons Crossroads Cemetery, c/o Isaac Greer, 4018 Fox Creek Road, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Hass | Mabel Louise | 17 Mar 1938 | 1 Jun 1998 | Mable Louise Haas, age 60, of Lake Wylie, S.C., died Monday, June 1, 1998 at the home of her son. Mrs. Haas was born March 17, 1938 in Saltville, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Henry C. Ratcliff. She attended school in Saltville. She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband of 26 years, Dick Haas; one son and daughter-in-law, Vincent and Sue Maizy of Matthews, N.C.; two brothers, Charles Ratcliff of Saltville, and George Ratcliff of Marion; one sister, Hazel R. Wyatt of Seven Mile Ford; four grandchildren, Vanessa and Nick Maizy of Matthews, N.C., and Jim and Kelly Haas of Saugus, Calif. Funeral services were held Friday, June 5, at 11 a.m. at Pine Grove Baptist Church in Clover, S.C. Those who wish may make memorial donations to Hospice of Union County, 700 W. Roosevelt Blvd., Monroe, N.C. 28110. This is a courtesy announcement by D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville. |
| Cregger | Charlie | 1 Jun 1998 | Charlie Cregger, age 86, died Monday, June 1, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Cregger was a native of Chatham Hill where he had lived and worked as a farmer for most of his life. Survivors include one sister, Claire Sullivan, California; two brothers, Casper Cregger, Nebo, and Melvin Cregger, Saltville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, June 3, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bill Schoeneman officiating. Interment will follow in the Cregger Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Clark | Edna Pearl | 2 Jun 1998 | Edna Pearl Clark, age 80, of Yadkinsville, N.C., died Tuesday, June 2, 1998 in Yadkin Nursing Center, Yadkinville. She was the widow of Francis “Howard” Clark. Survivors include two sons, James Clark, Climax, N.C., and Alfred Clark, Sebring, Fla.; three daughters, Zella “Tira” Phillips, East Bend, N.C., Annis Thompson and Virginia Franklin, both of Lewisville, N.C.; one brother, Arthur Chapman, Saltville; 15 grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, June 6, at 11 a.m. at D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with the Rev. Jennings Wilson officiating. Burial will be in Crabtree Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Owens | Garland C. | 2 Jun 1998 | Garland C. Owens, age 46, of Glade Spring, died Tuesday, June 2, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County. Survivors include two daughters, Melissa Sue Owens, Kentucky, and Belinda Ann Owens, Vermont; one son, Shane Garland Owens, Hampton; his parents, Carl “Mose” and Carrier Owens, Glade Spring; two brothers, Robert J. Owens, Glade Spring, and Cecil C. Owens, Chilhowie; three sisters, Connie Mae Moorefield and Wanda Owens Tuggle, both of Damascus, and Patricia A. Arnold, Chilhowie; one grandson, Johnathon Owens, Kentucky; several nieces and nephews; his beloved girlfriend, Brenda Guinn, Meadowview. Graveside services were conducted at 4 p.m. Thursday, June 4, in the Mount Olivet Cemetery in Glade Spring with the Rev. J.L. DeBord officiating. The Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Baumgardner | Anna Mae | 3 Jun 1998 | Anna Mae Baumgardner, age 95, of Mechanicsville, formerly of Rural Retreat, died Wednesday, June 3, 1998 in the Henrico Health Care Center in Highland Springs. Miss Baumgardner taught school in Rural Retreat for several years and also at Russell Elementary School, Quantico Marine Base for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles R. and Mary Tobler Baumgardner, and two brothers, Claude Baumgardner and Master Sergeant Robert C. Baumgardner. She is survived by two nephews, Robert S. Baumgardner Sr., Mechanicsville, and Charles R. Baumgardner, Newport News; three nieces, Ann Bittner and Frances Hewitt, both of Hampton, and Peggy Pirhala of Newport News; several great-nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held today, June 6, at 3 p.m. at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat with the Rev. Robert Countiss officiating. Friends may call from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home prior to the service. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cline | Rickey Allen | 23 Sep 1951 | 4 Jun 1998 | Rickey Allen Cline, age 47, died Thursday, June 4, 1998 at his home in Marion. Mr. Cline was born in Marion on Sept. 23, 1951. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. Prior to serving in the Navy he worked on his family’s farm. After returning to the area he worked for the Housing Authority, Empire Mfg., and Mountain CAP. Survivors include his mother, Helen Pauline Cline, Marion; two aunts, Henrietta Willis, Hampton, and Hazel Patton, Seven Mile Ford; one uncle, Baise Haga, Marion; several cousins and many friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, June 7, in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Paul Horton and the Rev. Bobby Baker officiating. Interment will follow in the Slemp Cemetery in Sugar Grove with full military honors being rendered by the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the funeral home. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
| Litz | Fred James | 4 Jun 1998 | 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. | |
| Parks | Burl | 4 Jun 1998 | Burl Parks, age 83, died Thursday, June 4, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Parks was an active member of the Cedar Bluff Baptist Church, Marion Civitan Club, and the CB Club. He was retired from Southwestern State Hospital. He was preceded in death by one son, Don Parks, and an infant granddaughter, Connie Parks. He is survived by his wife, Leota Sexton Parks of Marion; three daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Harold Kirby, Janice and Barney Heath, all of Archdale, N.C., and Judy and Max Jones of Chilhowie; one son and daughter-in-law, Carter and Ruby Y. Parks, Marion; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, June 5, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Eddie Beck and the Rev. John Bishop officiating. Burial will follow in Honey Grove Cemetery in Flatridge. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Shatley | Dean A. | 4 Jun 1998 | Dean A. Shatley, age 56, of Glade Spring, died Thursday, June 4, 1998. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was of the Baptist faith. He was a farmer. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Shatley; four sons, Billy Shatley, Chilhowie, Richard Shatley, Granite Falls, N.C., Charlie Mutter, Glade Spring, and Eddie Shatley, Taylors Valley; eight brothers, Andy Thomas, Glade Spring, Everett Shatley, Troy Shatley and Mott Shatley, all of Nottingham, Penn., Richard “Dick” Shatley, West Grove, Penn., Kermit Shatley, Smethport, Penn., Guy Shatley, Wilkesboro, Penn., and Paul Shatley, Morgantown, N.C.; five sisters, Freda Thomas, Glade Spring, Brenda Taylor, Abingdon, Mary Sinclair, High Point, N.C., Emma Goode, Nottingham, Penn., and Jean Caraballo, Oxford, Penn.; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, June 7, in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Paul Jones and the Rev. Mahlon Wyatt officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery, Glade Spring. The Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Tilson | Alice M. | 5 Jun 1998 | Alice M. Tilson, age 94, died Friday, June 5, 1998 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Mrs. Tilson was a native of Smyth County and a member of the Rowland Creek Church of the Brethren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mack Tilson and two sons, Walter and Bill Tilson. Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Edna and Glen Sample, Rock Cave, W.Va., Polly and Howard Sturgill, Hillsville, and Twylene Croson, Marion; one son and two daughters-in-law, Garland “Kaiser” and Martha Tilson, and Juanita Tilson, all of Marion; four sisters-in-law, Virgie Stone, Christiansburg, Oakey Ward and Ella Mae Myers, Marion, and Bessie Tedder, Abingdon; 17 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; 17 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, June 8, at 11 a.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Fred Parker and the Rev. William Gunter officiating. Interment followed in the West Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| DeBord | Ralph Wayne “Fox” | 6 Jun 1998 | Ralph Wayne “Fox” DeBord, age 57, of Rural Retreat, formerly of the Old Quarry Community in Saltville, died Saturday, June 6, 1998 in Roanoke Memorial Rehab Center in Roanoke. He was born in Smyth County, the son of the late Robert and Bernice Hatfield DeBord. Mr. DeBord was an employee of Amsco Products in Wytheville. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Dean DeBord; one daughter and son-in-law, Lisa and Ricky Pickle, Rural Retreat; three sons and daughters-in-law, Billy and Jennifer DeBord, Draper, Robbie and Diana DeBord, Atkins, and Shane A. DeBord of the home; one brother and sister-in- law, Robert and Vicky DeBord, Rural Retreat; three grandchildren, Nikki Pickle, Tristi DeBord, and Britney Pickle; several special nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, June 10, at 1 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage and the Rev. Charles Blevins officiating. Interment will follow in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. The Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Driver | Helen Kiplinger | 7 Jun 1998 | Helen Kiplinger Driver, age 87, of Saltville, died Sunday, June 7, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a graduate of Saltville High School and the widow of Wilbur H. Driver. She was a member of the Madam Russell United Methodist Church and a former member of the Home Demonstration Club. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Milt (Nancy) Payne, Abingdon; one brother, William “Billy” Kiplinger, Palos Heights, Ill.; one sister, Nellie Cregger, Roanoke; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted today, June 10, at 2 p.m. in Elizabeth Cemetery with the Rev. Scott Robinson-Gouge officiating. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Madam Russell United Methodist Church. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Kennedy | Sarah Marie Blankenship | 7 Jun 1998 | Sarah Marie Blankenship Kennedy, age 85, of Saltville, died Sunday, June 7, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a native of Saltville and the widow of Henry H. Kennedy. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Adam and Louvina Blankenship; and two sons, Henry E. Kennedy and Robert R. Kennedy. Survivors include four sons and one daughter-in-law: Roy L. and Barbra Kennedy, Weston, W.Va., William C. Kennedy, Saltville, Larry D. Kennedy and Jerry Kennedy, both of Poor Valley; four daughters, Mrs. Bill (Pauline G.) Dale, Bluewell, W.Va., Mrs. Tom (Peggy K.) Costello and Mrs. Dave (Chloe K.) Washburn, both of Deland, Fla., and Mrs. Billy (Linda J.) Lowe, Saltville; 24 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. today, June 10, in Blankenship Family Cemetery, Wolford. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lane | Louise Johnson | 8 Jun 1998 | 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. | |
| Petty | Gaylard G. | 29 Feb 1908 | 9 Jun 1998 | Gaylard G. Petty, age 90, of Bluefield, died Tuesday, June 9, 1998 in a Princeton hospital. Born Feb. 29, 1906 in Smyth County, he was the son of the late John Wesley Petty and Zilpha Stykes Petty. He was of the Protestant faith and was a retired coal operator. He was preceded in death by his wife Ella; stepson Bain Patterson; brother William Petty; sisters, Pauline Sturgill, Thelma Farris and Lucille Earnest. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Robert G. (Louise) Johnston of Pearisburg; one stepson, Durward Patterson and wife Naomi of Bluefield; step-daughter-in-law, Arbutus Patterson of Bluefield; one sister, Mary Snider of Marion; one half-brother, Howard Farris of Marion; three grandchildren; two step-granddaughters; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday, June 12, at 2 p.m. in Mercer Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Neil Jackson officiating. Burial followed in the Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery in Bluewell, W.Va. The family suggests, if desired, memorial contributions be made to the American Heart Association, 211 35th St., S.E., Charleston, W.Va. 25304. Mercer Funeral Home in Bluewell, W.Va., was in charge of arrangements. |
| Hess | Mildred Griffitts | 9 Jun 1998 | Mildred Griffitts Hess, age 79, of Saltville, died Tuesday, June 9, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Oscar T. Hess, Saltville; two brothers, Ralph Griffitts, Saltville, and Frank Griffitts, Chilhowie; four sisters, Ruth Patrick, Ceres, Eleanor Lamie, Broadford, Kathline Harris and Nell Whitely, both of Saltville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, June 12, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Blevins, the Rev. Bob Steele and the Rev. Doug Halsey officiating. Burial was in Ridgedale Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Moser | Dewey Oliver | 10 Jun 1998 | Rev. Dewey Oliver Moser, age 71, died Wednesday, June 10, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Rev. Moser was a lifelong resident of Smyth County. He worked at Brunswick for 20 years, at the Hungry Mother State Park, and retired from the Southwestern State Hospital in Marion. He was ordained in 1961 and preached throughout the county for many years. He served as pastor of the Trinity Church and served as associate pastor of the Gospel Mission Church in Marion. Rev. Moser was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was preceded in death by his first wife, Lettie Johnson Moser and one son, Danny Moser. Survivors include his wife, Jeanette Moser, Marion; one daughter, Marie Turley, Sugar Grove; one son, Ray O. Moser, Maryland; one stepdaughter, Susie Kilby, Maryland; two stepsons, Mackie Johnson, Maryland, and James Johnson, Sugar Grove; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 14, at 3 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Billy Dean and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment will follow in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat with military honors being rendered by the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight at the funeral home. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Reedy | Lena Pauline | 10 Jun 1998 | Lena Pauline Reedy, age 69, of Rural Retreat, died Wednesday, June 10, 1998 in Wythe County Community Hospital. Mrs. Reedy was a native of Smyth County where she lived most of her life. She worked at the Southwestern State Hospital in Marion as a young woman. Mrs. Reedy was a member of the Groseclose First Church of God. Survivors include her husband, Edison Reedy; two sons and daughters-in-law, Eddie and Tammy Reedy and Roger and Mariann Reedy, all of Rural Retreat; four brothers, Oscar Sexton, Wayne Sexton, Harvey Sexton, all of Marion, and Staley Sexton, Wytheville; two sisters, Shirley Wyatt, Marion, and Frances Shupe, Chilhowie; three grandchildren, Phillip Reedy, Chris Reedy, and Tiffany Reedy; a special friend, Ruby Overbay; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, June 13, in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Steve Tilley and the Rev. Tom Bunning officiating. Interment will follow in the Rosewood Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bellar | Elston Edward | 13 Jan 1928 | 11 Jun 1998 | Elston Edward Bellar, age 70, of Logan, Ohio, died Thursday, June 11, 1998 in the Skilled Nursing Unit at Hocking Valley Community Hospital in Logan, Ohio. He was born Jan. 13, 1928 in Washington Court House, Ohio, the son of the late James Coy and Nellie Haley Bellar. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Priscilla Ann English Bellar in 1995; two brothers, Charles P. and James E. Bellar; and one sister, Mary Carlson. Mr. Bellar retired in 1998 as a supervisor from the Harry Wolsky Stair Company in Logan, Ohio. He also worked formerly for the Coffman Stair Company and Visador Company in Marion. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Michael E. and Leanne Bellar, Logan, Ohio; two daughters and son-in-law, Vicki and Steve Dalton, Logan, Ohio and Kathy White, Fredericksburg; one sister, Marjorie Merritt, Washington Court House, Ohio; five grandchildren; one great-grandson. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 15, at 1 p.m. in the Roberts Funeral Home in Logan, Ohio with the Rev. Gary K. Wheeler officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery, Logan. Roberts Funeral Home in Logan, Ohio is in charge of arrangements. |
| Glasco | Charlie | 11 Jun 1998 | Charlie Glasco, age 75, of Cleghorn Valley Road, died Thursday, June 11, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, one sister and one grandson. Survivors include his wife, Alice Blanche Counts Glasco; three daughters, Glenda Hale, Marion, Libby G. Counts, Seven Mile Ford, and Debra Kestner, Chilhowie; three brothers, James Glasco, Sparta, N.C., Robert Glasco, Galax, and Quincy Glasco, North Carolina; three sisters, Grace Amos, Baltimore, Md., Ruby Burnette, Bristol, and Marlene Ring, Galax; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted today, June 13, at 2 p.m. in Cleghorn Baptist Church with the Rev. Floyd D. Nelson and the Rev. Charles E. Blevins officiating. Burial will be in Middle Fork Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Chilhowie Rescue Squad. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Llewellyn | Sara Ferguson Atwell | 11 Jun 1998 | 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. | |
| Sturgill | Mack H. | 13 Jun 1998 | Mack H. Sturgill, 70, noted historian and author, died in Bowman Gray Hospital, Winston Salem, NC, June 13, 1998, following a lengthy illness. A graduate of Marion High School, Mack completed his higher education at Marion College, The University of North Carolina, William & Mary, Middlebury College, Princeton University, The University of Madrid, and the University of Havana in Cuba.. After completing his education, Mack taught at Marion High School, Marion College, Wake Forest College, Green Mountain College, Emory and Henry, Princeton University and North Carolina Wesleyan College. After returned home to Smyth County to care for his ailing mother and Mack made the decision to become a “Historical Gossip”. He demonstrated his flair for history by authoring several books including Abijah Thomas and his Octagonal House, Hungry Mother History and Legends, he co-authored A History of the Sturgill Family with his cousin and was co-compiler of three volumes of Smyth County Virginia Cemeteries. At the time of his death he was working on the fourth and final volume of the cemetery series. He also reprinted the Thomas L. Preston book Historical Sketches and Reminiscences of an Octogenarian. Mack has served as president of the Smyth County Historical and Museum Society and was a board member of the William King Regional Arts Center. He was a member of the Friends of Smyth-Bland Regional Library, Sherwood Anderson Association, the Annabelle Morris Buchanan Federated Music Club and also served on the Tourism Committee of the Chamber of Commerce of Smyth County. He was an active member of the South Fork Baptist Church where he sang in the choir and used his skills to write the church history. He was recently named Rotary Citizen of the Year. Mack is survived by his sisters Katherine Pipes, Sykesville, MD, Mabel Pennington, Marion, his brother, Henry Sturgill, Culpeper, Va., as well as several nieces and nephews and hundreds of friends. He was preceded in death by his parents I. M. (Ike) and Cora Sturgill, his brothers Elmer, Junior and Vernon and sister Yvonne. Written by Kenny Sturgill, nephew of Mack. | |
| Bice | Evelyn Simons | 16 Jun 1998 | Evelyn Virginia Simons Bice, age 70, died Tuesday, June 16, 1998 at Harford Memorial Hospital in Aberdeen, Md. She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Lucy Simons of Atkins and one brother Robert Simons of Marion. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Denley Bice of Aberdeen, Md.; four sons, Thomas Lloyd Bice of Charles County, Ralph Eugene Bice, Bainbridge, Penn., Jerry Wayne Bice and William Ernest Bice, both of Aberdeen, Md.; one daughter, Doris Ann Bice, Aberdeen, Md.; three brothers, James Simons of Arkansas, Bobby E. Simons, Burlington, N.C., Lloyd L. Simons Jr., Marion; three sisters, Elsie Overbay, Havre de Grace, Md., Hazel Long and Gladys Russell, both of Marion; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews and several cousins. Funeral services were held Friday, June 19, at Harford Memorial Gardens in Aberdeen, Md. | |
| Johnson | Mike | 16 Jun 1998 | Mike Johnson, age 43, of Damascus, died Tuesday, June 16, 1998 in Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tenn. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County , a wellknown farmer and was employed by Meadowview Feed Mill and the Abingdon Stockyard Exchange. He was a member of Damascus United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Neva Johnson; two daughters, Jennifer Johnson and Amy Johnson, both of the home; one son, Chris Johnson of the home; his parents, Robert and Betty Johnson, Abingdon; one sister, Sally Campbell, Abingdon; four brothers, Danny Johnson, Meadowview, Rusty Johnson, Troy, Jeff Johnson, Rocky Mount, and Joe Johnson, Medford, Ore.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 18, in Damascus United Methodist Church with the Rev. Helen Phillips officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be sent to the Juvenile Diabetes Association, 3201 Randon Avenue, Suite 5, Roanoke, VA 24018, or to the National Kidney Foundation, P.O. Box 1135, Blountville, Tenn. 37617. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Johnson | Bruce | 4 Sep 1911 | 17 Jun 1998 | Bruce Johnson, age 86, of Grant, died Tuesday, June 16, 1998 at the home of his daughter and son-in-law, Helen and Robert Young in Grant. Mr. Johnson was born Sept. 4, 1911 in Rugby, the son of Ira and Ennice Davis Johnson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Kilby Johnson. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Helen and Robert Young, Grant; four grandchildren: Linda and David Kapalko, Georgetown, Texas, Richard and Debbie Young, Independence, Dianna and Robert Campbell, Mouth of Wilson, and Cindy and David Wood, Sugar Grove; two sisters, Susie Johnson and Della Perkins, both of Rugby; one brother, Ralph Johnson, Troutdale; eight great-grandchildren; three greatgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 18, at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel in Independence with the Rev. Fred E. Jennings and the Rev. Wilmer Shepherd officiating. Interment followed in Corinth Cemetery in Rugby. Memorial contributions may be made to The American Cancer Society, c/o Abigail Boyer, 403 Churchview Lane, Fries, VA 24330 or Twin County Hospice, P.O. Box 106, Galax, VA 24333. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Hockett | William Thomas | 17 Jun 1998 | William Thomas Hockett, age 75, of Meadowview, died Wednesday, June 17, 1998 in Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center, Kingsport, Tenn. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County, a farmer and was retired from the TVA. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Gladys Hockett; one son, William D. “Billy” Hockett, Meadowview; three daughters, Mrs. Robert (Betty) Copenhaver and Carol Jones, both of Meadowview, and Mrs. Norman (Rachel) Johnson, Chilhowie; one brother, Kenneth E. Hockett, Glade Spring; one sister, Bessie E. Scott, Abingdon; eight grandchildren; six great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, June 20, at 2 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. David Critcher, the Rev. Bob Steele, the Rev. Mahlon Wyatt and the Rev. David Hill officiating. Interment will be in Knollkreg Memorial Park with military honors to be rendered by PattonCrosswhite VFW Post #6975 in Bristol, Tenn. The Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hutson | Teresa Thomas “Terri” | 17 Jun 1998 | Teresa Thomas (Terri) Hutson, age 43, died Wednesday, June 17, 1998 at her home in Hull, Ga. She was a native of Bristol, Tenn., and had lived in numerous states including Hawaii, where she became a certified scuba diving instructor. The majority of the past 15 years were spent working with her long-time companion, Bob Fulford, as a part-time secretary and full-time goodwill ambassador in the Motion Picture Film Industry. During that time, she was a member of the Women of the Motion Picture Industry (W.O.M.P.I.). She is survived by one daughter, Kimberly J. Hutson, Georgia; one son, Mark R. Hutson of Kentucky; her mother, June Thomas of Chilhowie; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Bonita and Jim Wampler, Bluff City, Tenn., Clarice and Robert Nichols of Chicago, Ill., Reba and Ernest Catsulis of Chilhowie, and Donna and Jimmy Widner of Glade Spring; three brothers, Kyle Thomas of Damascus, Vernon Thomas of Meadowview, and Wade Thomas of Glade Spring; two sisters-in-law, Linda Thomas and Opal Thomas; two grandchildren, Christopher and Nicole; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service was conducted Monday, June 22, at 10 a.m. in the Mt. Olivet Church in Glade Spring with the Rev. R.J. Cullop officiating. The committal service and inurnment followed in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| McCready | E. Louise | 17 Jun 1998 | E. Louise McCready died Wednesday, June 17, 1998 at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. She was the daughter of the late Claude Byars and Leona Shortt McCready. Miss McCready was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Marion. She was retired from public school teaching in Florida and Virginia after 40 years of service and was a member of the Smyth County Retired Teachers Association, the Historical Society, and U.D.C. She is survived by one sister, Nadyne M. Boyd of Marion; nieces and nephews, Charles Keith Snider, Madelon S. Crockett, Evelyn S. Berry, Patricia M. Groff, George H. McCready, and Ann B. Wilson. Graveside services were held Friday, June 19, at 11 a.m. at Round Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church “Van Fund,” 115 South Church St., Marion, VA 24354 or the Marion Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 784, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver- Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wright | Warren F. | 18 Jun 1998 | Warren F. Wright died June 18, 1998 in Baltimore, Md. He was a native of Marion, the son of the late Do and Callie Jane Wright. He is survived by his wife, Agnes F. Fox Wright; two daughters, Danya Hoffman and Beth Prochaska; two sons, Richard Wright and Matthew Wright; three brothers, Rex Wright, William “Wimpy” Wright and Sherwood Wright, all of Baltimore, Md.; one sister, Joy Bossman of Dayton Ohio; four grandchildren. A memorial service was held Sunday, June 21, at the John C. Miller Inc. Funeral Home in Baltimore, Md. Interment was private. John C. Miller Inc. Funeral Home in Baltimore, Md., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Frye | Montgomery S. “Boo” | 20 Jun 1998 | Maj. Montgomery S. “Boo” Frye, U.S. Army, Ret., age 68, died Saturday, June 20, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was a veteran of the Korean and the Vietnam Wars serving with the 5th Special Forces and the 82nd Airborne Division, with 22 years of service. He received numerous medals, including First Oak Leaf Cluster Medals, Bronze Star Medals for Heroism, National Defense Service Medal, Meritorious Unit Citation, Korean Service Medal, Parachute Badge, Army Commendation Medal, Air Medal and the Vietnam Service Medal. He was of the Protestant faith, a member of the Special Forces Association, the VFW Post No. 6975 of Bristol, Tenn., William King Lodge No. 227, Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons in Virginia, Lynn Commandery No. 9, and the Order of the Eastern Star No. 151. Mr. Frye was an active member of the community, participating in the Neighborhood Watch Program, Adopt a Highway Program and Coordinator of Saltville Unit of the American Red Cross Bloodmobile. Survivors include his wife, Melba “Bobbie” Rogers Frye; one daughter and son-in-law, Debbie and Roscoe Call, Saltville; three sons, Steve Frye and Monty Frye, both of Saltville, and Robert Frye, Bluff City, Tenn.; three daughters-in-law, Kathy Frye, Teresa Frye and Rita Frye; two brothers, Curtis Frye and Dewey Frye, both of Sessor, Ill.; one sister, Virginia Allison, Saltville; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, June 22, in Elizabeth Cemetery in Saltville with the Rev. Robert Cook and the Rev. Robert Layell officiating. Military rites were conducted by the National Honor Guard. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Saltville Rescue Squad. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Buchanan | Edward Hughes | 22 Jun 1998 | Edward Hughes Buchanan, age 82, died Monday, June 22, 1998 at his home in Saltville. He was a member of Madam Russell Methodist Church and was retired from Olin Corp. and the town of Saltville. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Farris Buchanan; one son, Edward Farris Buchanan, Solon, Ohio; three daughters, Sheila Faye Buchanan, Mentor, Ohio, Lynn Buchanan Compton, Pikeville, Ky., and Ruth Anne Buchanan Thomas, Montpelier; five sisters, Eleanor Foster, Mary Katherine Keesee, Lyde Evelyn Preston and Barbara Ruth Buchanan, all of Roanoke, and Clara Helen Slaughtery, Richmond; six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, June 24, at 2 p.m. in Madam Russell Methodist Church in Saltville with the Rev. Scott Robertson-Gouge, the Rev. Bill Cahill and the Rev. Wiley Neal officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Mausoleum. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to Madam Russell United Methodist Church or the Saltville Rescue Squad. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Dancy | Ethel M. | 22 Jun 1998 | Ethel M. Dancy, age 94, of Meadowview, died Monday, June 22, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. She was a member of Little Flock Holiness Church and a member of Clinchburg Senior Citizens. She was the widow of Alonzo Dancy. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Sidney Snodgrass Sr. and Jimmy Snodgrass, and one sister, Elizabeth Rust. Survivors include one stepson, Neal Dancy, New York; one stepdaughter, Romona Garrett, Bristol; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 25, in Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Stanley officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery. | |
| Campbell | Goldie Mae Totten | 23 Jun 1998 | Goldie Mae Totten Campbell, age 78, of Saltville, died Tuesday, June 23, 1998 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. She was a member of Madam Russell United Methodist Church, the Phythin Sisters, Order of Eastern Star and the United Daughters of Confederacy. She was a retired teacher of Smyth County School system, teaching most of her career in Allison Gap. She was the widow of Holman “Andy” Campbell. Survivors include three brothers, William J. Totten, Kennett O. Totten and Thomas W. Totten, all of Saltville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 25, in Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Scott Robertson-Gouge officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery. | |
| Jones | John Rush “J.R.” | 24 Jun 1998 | John Rush (J.R.) Jones, age 76, of Camp, died Wednesday, June 24, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol, Tenn. Mr. Jones was a lifelong resident of Smyth County and retired from Brunswick after 33 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and the U.S. Air Force having served in World War II and the Korean War and was a lifetime member of the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Jones; one son and daughter-in-law, Johnny Jones and Melissa, Atkins; three daughters and sons-in-law, Susie Green and Danny, Seven Mile Ford, Pam Thomas and Tommy, Speedwell, and Tammy Ratliff and Allen, Max Meadows; one sister, Virginia Sult, Wytheville; nine grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held today, June 27, at 11 a.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kenny Price and the Rev. Jerry Creasy officiating. Interment will follow in the Blue Springs Cemetery with military honors being rendered by the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Phipps | Lola Ross | 24 Jun 1998 | Lola Ross Phipps, age 95, of Sugar Grove, died Wednesday, June 24, 1998 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband Ike Phipps and her two daughters, Mary Elizabeth Phipps and Joanna Phipps Sickles. Survivors include one daughter, Ruth Ashlin, Sugar Grove; two sons, Howard Phipps, Colonial Heights, and Ike Phipps Jr., Atkins; 12 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, 23 great- grandchildren, two step-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held today, June 27, at 2 p.m. in Wharf Hill Methodist Church with the Rev. Neville Mozingo and the Rev. Conner officiating. Interment will follow in Ridge Lawn Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Sugar Grove Life Saving Crew or the Wharf Hill Methodist Church. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Pruitt | Gary Thearl | 24 Jun 1998 | Gary Thearl Pruitt, age 52, died Wednesday, June 24, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Cecilia Pruitt of Marion; two daughters, Vanessa Pruitt and Heather Pruitt, both of Marion; one sister, Pamela Pruitt-Baker of Wichita, Kansas; two brothers, Robert Pruitt of Marion, and Larry Pruitt of Pleasanton, Kansas; his mother, Hazel Marie Pruitt of Marion; three grandchildren, Colin Pippin, Gared Pippin, and Taylor Pippin. Funeral services will be held today, June 27, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial will follow in Thomas Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Widener | Timothy Lee | 24 Jun 1998 | Timothy Lee Widener, eight-week-old infant son of Melissa Hunter and Brandon Lee Widener, died Wednesday, June 24, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Survivors in addition to his parents include his maternal grandmother, Patricia Wise, Bristol; his maternal step- grandfather, Garney Parker, Bristol; his paternal grandmother, Virginia Widener, Glade Spring; his paternal grandfather, Willard P. Widener, Glade Spring; his maternal great-grandmother, Patricia Winebarger, Damascus; his paternal great-grandmother, Marilyle Wright, Damascus; several aunts and uncles. Graveside services were conducted Friday, June 26, at 2 p.m. in Pleasant View Cemetery, Glade Spring, with the Rev. Roger Boyer and the Rev. Gary Ritchie officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the American SIDS Institute, National Headquarters, 6065 Roswell Road, Suite 876, Atlanta, Ga. 30328-4018. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hounshell | Pauline Leedy | 25 Jun 1998 | Pauline Leedy Hounshell, age 80, died Thursday, June 25, 1998 at her home in Marion. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Hounshell and two sons, Ronnie (Bird) Hounshell and June Hounshell. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Judy Hounshell of Marion; four sisters and one brother-in-law, Iva Haynes of Chilhowie, Ruby Overbey of Rural Retreat, Ester Taylor of Elk Creek, and Midge and Ed Huddle of Martinsville; three grandchildren, Paige McGhee, Todd Hounshell and Michael Hounshell; several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 28, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial followed in New Bethel Cemetery in Wythe County. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Farmer | Ruth Medley | 26 Jun 1998 | Ruth Medley Farmer, age 75, died Friday, June 26, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She is survived by her husband, John F. Farmer of Marion; three sons, James Dean Farmer, Johnny F. Farmer Jr., and George Lee Farmer, all of Marion; one sister, Edith Harris of Bland; 13 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 28, at 4 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Marion Boggs officiating. Burial followed in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Keesling | Josie Sproles | 27 Jun 1998 | Josie Sproles Keesling, age 88, of Wytheville, formerly of Sugar Grove, died Saturday, June 27, 1998 in the Evansham Manor Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clinton Keesling; a daughter Shirley Wagner; a granddaughter Angie Keesling; and her parents, Dr. John Easterly Sproles and Blanche Campbell Sproles. She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Peggy and Sonny Hedrick, and Linda Shrader, all of Wytheville; one son and daughter-in-law, Richard “Jack” and Betsy Keesling, Kingsport, Tenn.; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, June 30, at 11 a.m. at the Wharf Hill United Methodist Church with interment in the Ridge Lawn Cemetery, Sugar Grove. Gillman Funeral Chapel in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Armstrong | William Eugene | 28 Jun 1998 | William Eugene Armstrong, age 45, died Sunday, June 28, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a former employee of the Town of Marion. He is survived by two daughters, Christy Armstrong, Clarksburg, W.Va., and Elizabeth Annette Cornett, Sugar Grove; three sons, William Eugene Armstrong Jr., William Tyler Armstrong, both of Marion, and James Steven Armstrong, Volney; his mother, Mrs. J.C. (Nancy) Armstrong, Marion; four sisters: Jean Blevins, Sandra Mathena and Janice Bise, all of Marion, and Christine Cook, Abingdon; one granddaughter, Courtney Leigh Armstrong; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, July 1, at 2 p.m. at Barnett’s Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial will follow in Riverside | |
| Gates | Daisy Heninger | 28 Jun 1998 | Daisy Heninger Gates, age 83, of Saltville, died Sunday, June 28, 1998 in Pulaski Community Hospital. She was a member of the Plasterco United Methodist Church and the widow of Robert H. Gates. Survivors include one son, Joseph Robert Gates, Flagin Beach, Fla.; two daughters, Sue Maiden Mills, Saltville, and Betty Alley, Pulaski; one sister, Laura Mae Dickerson, Galax; four brothers, Steve Heninger, Abingdon, Fred Heninger, Saltville, Oscar Heninger and Bill Heninger, both of Norfolk; four grandsons; two granddaughters; eight great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, July 1, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Robert Cook and the Rev. Robert Layell officiating. Interment will be in Forest Hills Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lazares | Mildred Lowery | 28 Jun 1998 | 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. | |
| Garland | Lucy Faye Rhea | 30 Jun 1998 | Lucy Faye Rhea Garland, age 61, of Chilhowie, died Tuesday, June 30, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of Bige Thomas Garland. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Jake and Susie Lee Kestner Rhea. Survivors include two daughters, Teressa Loretta Hicks, Damascus, and Kimberly Lynn Garland, Chilhowie; one son, Mark Edward Garland, Chilhowie; four sisters, Helen Parris, Chilhowie, Lois Stallard, Tootsie Stroupe and Hazel McGhee, all of Saltville; one brother, Lewis Rhea, Rockfalls, Ill.; two grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; one great-grandson; four step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today, July 3, at 2:30 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Briggs and the Rev. Paul Stanley officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery. The Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Pratt | Patsy Ann | 3 Jul 1998 | Patsy Ann Pratt, age 61, died Friday, July 3, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Ms. Pratt was a native of Smyth County and had lived several years in St. Charles, Mo., and Clearwater, Fla. She had worked in the food service department at Food City in Marion for over five years. Survivors include two daughters, Linda Gordon, Greensboro, N.C., and Diane Hanson, Elk Point, S.D.; her mother, Lelia Falkie, Marion; five grandchildren: Sarah Gordon, Robert Gordon, Paul Gordon, Michael Davidson, and Joshua Davidson. All funeral services were private. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blevins | L.D. | 6 Jul 1998 | L.D. Blevins, age 68, of Sugar Grove, died Monday, July 6, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Blevins was a member of the Liberty Freewill Baptist Church, the VFW Post 4667, and the American Legion. He was a carpenter for 29 years in Alexandria and then moved to Sugar Grove where he was a business operator. He was a veteran of the Korean War serving in the United States Army. Mr. Blevins was preceded in death by one son, Booker Blevins; one sister, Eula Payne; and one brother, David Blevins. He is survived by his wife, Christine Blevins of Sugar Grove; one son and daughter-in-law, Jeff and Angie Blevins of Sugar Grove; four sisters, Maxine Ann Anders of Texas, Beulah Wiles of Whitetop, Helen Vanover of Owensboro, Ky., and Mattie Ford of Lebanon; three brothers, Garland Blevins of Fairfax, Harry Blevins of Evansville, Ind., and Junior Blevins of Whitetop; three grandchildren: Adam Blevins, Jennifer Soakie, and Christopher DeBord. Funeral services will be held Friday, July 10, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. David Neitch officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring where full military rites will be conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. The family will receive friends Thursday from 7 to 9 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Trail | Virginia Alice | 6 Jul 1998 | Virginia Alice Blevins Trail, age 74, died Monday, July 6, 1998 in Cedar Lawn Convalescent Home in Abingdon. Survivors include one daughter, Nancy Blevins, Kennett Square, Penn.; one son, John Blevins, Marion; five sisters, Dorothy Barlow and Josephine Wilson, both of West Grove, Penn., Geneva Barlow, Avondale, Penn., Mary Perez, Kennett Square, Penn., and Katherine Atkins, Abingdon; two brothers, Robert Stanley Blevins and James F. Blevins, both of Marion; four stepdaughters, Naomie Atwood, Marion, Laurie Thomas, Vinton, Agnes Havens, Gambills, Md., and Polly Joy, Atlanta, Ga.; three stepsons, Harry Trail, Roy Trail, and Ed Trail, all of Marion. | |
| Hampton | Clarence Reed | 7 Jul 1998 | Clarence Reed Hampton, age 75, died Tuesday, July 7, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Survivors include three daughters, Mimy Goodman, Safford, Ariz., Renee Kelley, Glen Burnie, Md., and Arlette Weaver, Santa Clara, Calif.; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. At Mr. Hampton’s request, his body will be cremated. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to the Marion Police Department or to the Marion Volunteer Fire Department. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Fenner | Addie Greer | 9 Jul 1998 | Addie Greer Fenner, age 92, of Damascus, died Thursday, July 9, 1998 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. She was a native of North Carolina, had lived in Damascus most of her life and was the widow of Arthur Fenner. She was also preceded in death by one son, Jones Baker. She was a member of the First Baptist Church and a member of the Damascus Senior Citizens. Survivors include one daughter, Ellen Baker Smith, Damascus; five sons, Roy Baker, Ardsley, Penn., James Baker, George W. Baker, Lloyd Baker and John Baker, all of Damascus; two stepdaughters, Odell Stamper, Damascus, and Marjorie Lamb, Yorktown; one sister, Ruth Garrett, Damascus; two brothers, Hoy Greer, Damascus, and Harley Greer, Elizabethton, Tenn.; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; 25 great-great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 12, in the First Baptist Church, Damascus, with the Rev. Don Lasley and the Rev. Lloyd Sheets officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Overbay | Ralph Lee | 9 Jul 1998 | Ralph Lee Overbay, age 82, of Glade Spring, died Thursday, July 9, 1998. He was a native of Washington County. He was a member of Joy Baptist Church and was retired from Appalachian Electric Power with over 32 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Agnes G. Overbay, Glade Spring; two daughters, Dorothy Owens, Snellville, Ga., and Joyce Hopper, Leeds, Ala.; one stepson, Ronald Blankenbeckler, Marion; one stepdaughter, Glenna Hunt, Gray, Tenn.; two brothers, T.J. “Jess” Overbay, Glade Spring, and Harold B. Overbay, Abingdon; two sisters, Mabel Fields and Willie Wolf, both of Abingdon; one special friend, Carl Duff; one step-daughter-in-law, Peggy Blankenbeckler; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 12, at the Newberry Funeral Home with the Rev. Adam Love and the Rev. Benny Bowman. Interment followed in the Kelly’s Chapel Cemetery. | |
| Martin | Margaret Patricia “Peggy Pat” | 5 Jun 1926 | 10 Jul 1998 | Margaret Patricia “Peggy Pat” Martin died July 10, 1998 in San Antonio, Texas. She was born June 5, 1926 in Abingdon and grew up in Marion. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her parents, John Willard Horne and Winnefred McFadyen Horne, and by her only sibling John Willard Horne Jr. of Marion and Columbus, Ohio. She is survived by her husband, Harry W. Martin; one daughter, Maggie Martin of Los Angeles, Calif.; one son and daughter-in-law, Dr. Jonathan E. and Lula Lee Martin of Corpus Christi, Texas; three grandchildren, Sarah, Jonathan and David Martin; two aunts, Mary Bahn of St. Mary’s, Ohio, and Miriam McFadyen of Burlington, N.C.; one sister-in-law, Colleen Horne of Columbus, Ohio; three nephews, John Horne and Dan Horne, both of Dublin, Ohio, and David Horne of Columbus, Ohio; one niece, Julie Horne Dodson of Ellicott City, Md. A memorial service was held Wednesday, July 15, at 4 p.m. at Northwood Presbyterian Church in San Antonio with the Rev. Frank Seaman officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests contributions be made to Northwood Presbyterian Church or to the American Cancer Society. Sunset Funeral Home in San Antonio, Texas was in charge of arrangements. |
| Hall | Fred E. | 10 Jul 1998 | Fred E. Hall, age 58, died Friday, July 10, 1998. Mr. Hall was a lifelong resident of Smyth County and a retired businessman and carpenter. He was of the Baptist faith. He built many houses throughout the community and, along with his father and brothers, built most of the houses in the Hall Addition and was associated with the Hall’s Skateland. Mr. Hall was preceded in death by his parents, Herman G. and Clara Hall; two brothers, Don and Willard Hall; and his father-in-law, Dewey Hayden. Survivors include his wife, Pricilla Hayden Hall; one son, Richard “Ricky” Hall; one daughter and son-in-law, Amy Layne and Ricky Billings, Marion; two granddaughters, Amber Layne Billings and Emily Allyn Billings; three brothers and seven sisters-in-law: Grant and Olivene Hall, Ronnie and Shirley Hall, Keith “Pete” and Mary Ann Hall, Sandra Hall, Carol Hall, all of Marion, Mrs. Fred (Delores) Gillespie and Mrs. James “Pete” (Laurinda) Sturgill, both of Chilhowie; five sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorthy Elswick, Brenda Blevins, Arvin Hayden, Darrell and Tina Hayden, all of Marion, Frankie and Harold Minnick, Chilhowie, Linda and Bill Hanshew and Zana and Jackie Fisher, all of Atkins; his mother-in-law, Mabel Hayden, Marion; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 12, at 8 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Pat Gilbert officiating. Interment was held in the Riverside Cemetery Monday, July 13, at 11 a.m. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial donations may be made to the Gethsemane Christian Academy, Fortner Ave., Marion. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Jenkins | Clarence Lee “Bob” | 10 Jul 1998 | Clarence Lee “Bob” Jenkins, age 61, died Friday, July 10, 1998 at his home in Seagrove, N.C. Mr. Jenkins was a native of Greenville, W.Va., and an auto mechanic. He was of the Holiness faith. Survivors include two daughters: Bonnie Wilson of Farmer, N.C., and Connie Jones of Ramseur, N.C.; three sons: Ronnie Jenkins and Johnny Jenkins, both of Asheboro, N.C., and Bobby Jenkins of Randleman, N.C.; three sisters: Beulah Martin, Eula “Reds” Martin, and Ruth Clingenfield, all of Marion; one brother, Robert Jenkins, Wilmington, Del.; 13 grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 14, at 2 p.m. at Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Wayne Parker officiating. Burial was in Oaklawn Cemetery. Ridge Funeral Home in Asheboro, N.C., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wright | Sherwood Grayson | 10 Jul 1998 | Sherwood Grayson Wright, age 66, died Friday, July 10, 1998 in Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland. He was preceded in death by his parents, Callie and Bill Wright. Mr. Wright graduated from Marion Senior High School, Class of 1949. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Wright of Baltimore, Md.; two daughters, Vivian Hochrien and Helen Davies, both of Baltimore, Md.; one son, James Wright, also of Baltimore, Md.; two brothers, Rex Wright and William Wright, Baltimore, Md.; one sister, Joy Bossman of Dayton, Ohio; two grandchildren, Kristin Hochrien and Jason Hochrien, both of Baltimore, Md. Graveside services will be held Saturday, August 1, 1998 at 11 a.m. at Slemp Cemetery with Rev. James Pollock officiating. Military rites will be conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post #4667. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Harris | Graham | 11 Jul 1998 | Graham Harris, age 76, of Saltville, died Saturday, July 11, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. He was of the Church of God faith and retired from the Olin Corporation with 27 years of service with the company. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Terry Harris; one son, Jerry Richard Harris, Saltville; two daughters, Tressa Diane Keith and Darlene Elizabeth Nutter, both of Saltville; two sisters, Annie Ruth Hayton and Laura Belle Hunt, both of Saltville; three grandchildren, Tressa Lynn Keith, Richard Shane Harris and JoAnna Nutter; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 4 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, in Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Franklin Chapman and the Rev. Shirley Carter officiating. Burial was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Rutherford | Martha | 11 Jul 1998 | Martha (Hayden) Shelton Rutherford of Saltville, died Saturday, July 11, 1998 in Pansey, Ala., at the home of her daughter, Peggy Batson. Survivors include four sons, Phillip Dean Shelton and Nathan Kelly Shelton, both of Chilhowie, Rex Gentry Shelton, Crockett, and Daniel Eugene Shelton, Saltville; four daughters, Peggy Ann Batson, Pansey, Ala., Mary Jean Baumener, Sharttesville, Penn., Martha Dianne Jensen, Nashva, Mont., and Pamela Sue Kollings, Abingdon; four brothers, Marvin Ray Hayden, Thomas Preston Hayden, Roby Glenford Hayden, and Charles Henry Hayden; eight sisters: Minnie Griffey, Mabel Surber, Margaret Edna Olinger, Mandy Jane Shelton, Rosie Lee Griffey, Darcus Adeline Harris, Lilly Pearl Cox and Mary Sue Harris. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 14, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with burial in Middlefork Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bailey | Geneva Christeen | 13 Jul 1998 | Geneva Christeen Bailey, age 78, of the Thomas Bridge Community, died Monday, July 13, 1998 in the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mrs. Bailey was a native of Grayson County and had been living in Smyth County for over 40 years. She was a member of the Zion Hill Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Rick Bailey; one son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Laurie Bailey, Marion; one sister and brother-in-law, Ruby and Bill Farris, Dover, Del.; one brother, Edward Parks, Bedford; one sister-in-law, Evelyn Waltz, Ohio; a special family friend, Stella Faye Ford; several nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 16, at 11 a.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Carol Ferguson officiating. Interment will follow in the Honey Grove Cemetery in Flat Ridge. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the funeral home. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Davidson | Katrina Parks | 13 Jul 1998 | Katrina Parks Davidson, age 28, died Monday, July 13, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Cassandra Davidson. She is survived by her husband, Chris Davidson of Marion; her father and mother, Bobby and Chloetta Hutton, Marion; one brother, Bobby Dean Hutton Jr., Marion; her maternal grandmother, Ollie C. Parks of Rural Retreat; her paternal grandmother, Jeannette Hutton of Sugar Grove; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Roy and Betty A. Davidson of Saltville; several nieces, nephews, uncles, aunts and cousins. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 16, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Parks officiating. Burial will follow in New Bethel Cemetery in Wythe County. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the funeral home. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hermsmeier | Paul Arthur | 14 Jul 1998 | Paul Arthur Hermsmeier, age 78, died July 14, 1998 in an Arlington hospital. He was born July 16, 1919 in Quincy, Ill., but lived in the Washington D.C. area most of his life. Mr. Hermsmeier was a systems accountant who retired in 1975 after more than 30 years of service with the Federal Government. He graduated from Quincy High School in 1938 and earned the degree of Bachelor of Commercial Science from Benjamin Franklin University in 1961. His professional career culminated in the development of accounting systems for the United States Department of Health, Education and Welfare. Mr. Hermsmeier served in the Civilian Conservation Corps and the 17th Base Post Office during World War II. He moved to Washington in 1941 where he met his wife, Iris Calhoun. He served on the church council of Luther Place Memorial Church, where he was a member for 56 years. He enjoyed an interest in photography, computers and playing the organ. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Iris Calhoun Hermsmeier of Falls Church; one daughter and son-in-law, Jane Hermsmeier and John Bossange of Burlington, Vt.; two sons and daughter-in-law, David Hermsmeier of Shawsville, and John and Kim Hermsmeier of Charlottesville; one brother and sisters-in-law, Lee and Mary Hermsmeier of Brawley, Calif., and Evelyn Hermsmeier of Orinda, Calif.; four grandchildren, Brian Crowder Hermsmeier of Shawsville, Nathaniel James Hermsmeier, Madeline Irene Hermsmeier and Isabelle Grace Hermsmeier, all of Charlottesville; several nieces and nephews; two special friends, Pam Arnold and Grace Ashie. Graveside services were held Monday, July 20, at 10 a.m. at Ridgelawn Cemetery in Sugar Grove with the Rev. Gene Copenhaver officiating. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Dinsmore | Roy F. | 18 Jul 1998 | Roy F. Dinsmore, age 76, of Saltville, died Saturday, July 18, 1998 in James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center, Johnson City, Tenn. He was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include one son, Roy Dinsmore, Chattanooga, Tenn.; two daughters, Caroline Stillwell, Richmond, and Sharon Gravely, Marion; three brothers, Calvin Dinsmore, Saltville, Clarence Dinsmore, Johnson City, Tenn., and James Dinsmore, Glade Spring; three sisters, Mildred Levett, Marion, Elizabeth Fields, Fayetteville, N.C., and Mary Ellen Surber, Bristol; one granddaughter, Christina Gravely; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 21, in the Mt. Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring with the Rev. Willis Osborne officiating. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Shelton | Sarah Reed | 18 Jul 1998 | Sarah Reed Shelton, age 90, died Saturday, July 18, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She is survived by five daughters, Charlotte Greer of Siler City, N.C., Blana Johnson of Marion, Violet Carter of Cedar City, Utah, Jeanne Freeman of Columbia, S.C., and Wanda Stoker of Pulaski; four sons, Stanley Shelton of Sacramento, Calif., John C. Shelton of Downington, Penn., William H. Shelton of Cochranville, Penn., and Donald Shelton of Cloverdale; 31 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, July 22, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the family officiating. Burial will follow in Loman Valley Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Greenway | John Ashby | 19 Jul 1998 | John Ashby Greenway, age 62, of Roanoke, died Sunday, July 19, 1998. Mr. Greenway was born in New Castle, the son of the late Charlie Independence and Lillie Hester Lamb Greenway and was preceded in death by two sisters, Elizabeth Ann Moore and Annie Greenway Lamb; and one brother, Frank M. Greenway. He was a retired painter from Hesse and Hurt Painting Contractors. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Lillie Greenway and Maurice Alexander, El Paso, Texas, and Trudy Greenway and Joseph Nichols, Marion; three sons and daughter-in- law, Johnny L. and Elizabeth Greenway, Clyde Russell Greenway, and Donald W. Greenway, all of Roanoke; six grandchildren: Kita, Kimberly, Sheena, Christian, Tiffany and Cheyenne; two great-grandchildren, Marquis Johnson and Erika Greenway; one brother, Charles E. Greenway, Roanoke; four sisters, Mary Lou Baugh, Roanoke, Sally Nichols, Vinton, Pearlene Smallwood, Callaway, Dolly Helms, Floyd; many nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 21, at noon at Oakey’s Roanoke Chapel with Pastor Loraine Taylor officiating. Interment was in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice, 3825-A Electric Road, Roanoke, VA 24018. Oakey’s Roanoke Chapel was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| McVey | Bertha E | 22 Jul 1998 | Bertha E. McVey, age 85, of Glade Spring, died Wednesday, July 22, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, John H. McVey; one daughter, Juanita Hackney, Glade Spring; one sister, Virgie Denney, Glade Spring; two granddaughters, Teresa Luber, Kingsport, Tenn., and Elizabeth Hackney, Glade Spring; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, July 25, in Forest Hills Memory Gardens Chapel of Memories Mausoleum with the Rev. Warren Wilson officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Damascus Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 458, Damascus, VA 24236 or Glade Spring Volunteer Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 59, Glade Spring, VA 24340. The Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Patton | Walter C. | 22 Jul 1998 | Walter C. Patton, age 82, of Dayton, Ohio died Wednesday, July 22, 1998 at Hospice of Dayton. Mr. Patton was a member of Far Hills Baptist Church for over 50 years where he served as a Sunday School teacher, usher and deacon. He was a veteran of World War II and retired from Dayton Walther Corp. After he retired he enjoyed volunteering at Kettering Hospital, fishing and golf. He is survived by his wife, Ethel Patton; one son and daughter-in-law, Jerry Wayne and Carol Patton of Beckley, W.Va.; four stepdaughters, Charlene Lybrand and Jean Isentrager, both of Miami Township, Ohio, Anna Tennenhouse of Mill Valley, Calif., and Elizabeth Ray of Bolivar, Mo.; four grandchildren, Julie Jones and Josh, Greg and Rusty Patton; four brothers, Mark Patton and Gordon Patton, both of Marion, Ernest Patton of West Carrollton, Ohio, and Raymond Patton of Powell, Wyo. Funeral services will be held today, July 25, at 10:30 a.m. at Far Hills Baptist Church with Dr. Hal Pettegrew and the Rev. Ed Doolin officiating. Burial will be in Dayton Memorial Park Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the memorial fund at Far Hills Baptist Church. Routsong Funeral Home in Dayton, Ohio is in charge of arrangements. This obituary is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Sanford | Billie | 22 Jul 1998 | Billie Dye Sanford, age 80, of Boynton Beach, Fla., formerly of Wassona Park, Marion, died Wednesday, July 22, 1998 in Boynton Beach. Mrs. Sanford was a native of Marion and lived most of her life here. She had been living in Florida for the past 24 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Marion and was preceded in death by her first husband, John Bryson Dye. Survivors include her husband, Benjamin Sanford; two daughters, Anne Dye Salter, Highland Beach, Fla., and Linda C. Dye, Ventura, Calif.; two brothers, James Brooks, California, and Marvin Brooks, Bland; four grandchildren: Cristen Salter, John B. Salter, Richard Salter and Marc Salter. Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 26, at 2 p.m. in the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim Pollack officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Funeral Home. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service to lie in state. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hall | C.B. | 23 Jul 1998 | C. B. Hall, age 64, of Meadowview, Va., died Thursday, July 23, 1998 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Va. He was a native of Dickenson County, Va. and was the son of the late Burt and Cora Mullins Hall. Mr. Hall was a U.S. Army veteran. He is survived by his wife, Nellie S. Hall of Meadowview, Va.; two sons, Jimmy Hall and Stephen Hall, both of Abingdon, Va.; one daughter, Debbie Richmond of Manassas, Va.; one brother, Hershal Hall of Manassas, Va.; two step-sisters, Helen Johnson of Rowe, Va. and Bonnie Bailey of Honaker, Va.; step-mother, Ada Hall of Honaker, Va.; eleven grandchildren, two great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Mon., July 27, 1998 in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Ansel Childress and Rev. Harold Shortridge officiating. A military graveside service was conducted by V.F.W. Patton-Crosswhite Post #6975 at Sunset Memorial Park. Johnson Funeral Home of Damascus was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Johnston | Ronald Bruce | 23 Jul 1998 | Ronald Bruce Johnston, age 39, of Glade Spring, died Thursday, July 23, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Johnston was a native of Quincy, Ill., and had lived most of his life in Smyth County and in Oklahoma. He had lived in Glade Spring for the past two years and was employed as a driver with United Carthage Truck Lines. He was preceded in death by one brother, Roger K. Johnston. Survivors include his wife, Judith K. Poindexter Johnston; one daughter, Linda Marie Johnston, Saltville; one stepdaughter, Lisa Overholser, Glade Spring; one stepson, Richard Otto, St. Petersburg, Fla.; his father, Curtis H. Johnston, Enid, Okla.; his mother, Clara A. Johnston, Meadowview; four brothers, Donnie Johnston, Culpepper, Rusty Johnston Myers, Glade Spring, Richard Johnston, Abingdon, and Jeff Johnston, Marion; three sisters-in-law, Nancy Johnston, Aretta Johnston and Julia Johnston; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, July 27, at 11 a.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel. Interment will be in Knollkreg Memorial Park. The Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Holston | James Benjamin “Jim” | 24 Jul 1998 | James Benjamin (Jim) Holston, age 85, of Rural Retreat died Friday, July 24, 1998 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was born in Wythe County and was the son of the late Ellis Marco and Della Leffler Holston. He was preceded in death by his wife, Beulah Long Holston. He is survived by four daughters, Nancy Jean Wells of Murrayville, GA, Joyce Della Major, Connie Lou Catron and Wanda Sheets Potts, all of Rural Retreat; three sons, Randall Lee Gordon, Jesse Marco Holston, John Ray Holston, all of Rural Retreat; three sisters, Mary H. Gordon and Cynthia H. Walton, both of Rural Retreat, and Virginia H. Hurley, of Austinville; ten grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held at 2 p.m. on Monday, July 27, 1998 at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Will Shewey, the Rev. Hubert Meadows and the Rev. Michael Hoyle officiating. Interment will follow in the Black Lick Cemetery in Rural Retreat. The family suggests that those who prefer, may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Emergency Services, the Rural Retreat Volunteer Fire Dept., or the Rural Retreat Pentacostal Holiness Church Building Fund, in c/o Rev. Roger Crigger, Rt. #2 Box 23, Rural Retreat, VA 24368. Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat, was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Martin | Eva Campbell | 24 Jul 1998 | Eva Campbell Martin, age 93, widow of William F. Martin, died Friday, July 24, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Martin was a member of the Marion Baptist Church. She graduated from Radford College and was a retired Smyth County school teacher. She is survived by two daughters, Nancy Martin Hudson and Peggy Martin Owens, both of Marion; three sisters, Louise Hankla and Jane McGhee, both of Marion, and Inez Carter of Roanoke; one brother, George Campbell of Lynchburg; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two great-great- grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; one step-great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 26, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Dr. William A. Slater officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemtery. 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. | |
| Poff | Elizabeth L. | 25 Jul 1998 | Elizabeth L. Poff, age 77, of Damascus, Va., died Saturday, July 25, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tenn. She was a native of Johnson County, Tenn. and had lived in Damascus, Va. all of her adult life. She was owner and operator of Lib’s Fabrics in Damascus, and was the widow of Earl Hamilton Poff. She was a member of the Church of Christ in Damascus. She is survived by one daughter, Elizabeth Ann Poff Walsh of Mountain City, Tenn.; one son, Thomas Earl Poff of Damascus, Va., four granddaughters and one great-granddaughter. Funeral services were held on Tues., July 27, 1998 in Sunset Memorial Park with Mr. Bill Reece and Mr. Jim Hutchinson, and Rev. Mahlon H. Wyatt officiating. Johnson Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Rotenberry | Lettie | 25 Jul 1998 | Lettie Smith Rotenberry, age 86, died Saturday, July 25, 1998 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Rotenberry was preceded in death by her husband, Luther G. (Bal) Rotenberry and a grandson, Jeffrey Thompson. She is survived by three daughters, Hope Thompson of Abingdon, Va., Pauline Phillips of Roanoke, Va. and Judith Sweat of Marion, Va.; three sons, Ralph Rotenberry and Harold Rotenberry, both of Marion, Va. and Harold Rotenberry of Abingdon, Va; eleven grandchildren and one great-great grandson. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Rev. David Neitch officiating. Burial followed in West Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Call | Marion Thomas “Sonny” | 26 Jul 1998 | Marion Thomas “Sonny” Call, age 71, died Sunday, July 26, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a lifetime resident of Smyth County and a veteran of the Korean War. Survivors include one son, Dennis Call, Saltville; two daughters, Sandy Ellison of Glade Spring and Cheryl Swartz of Clinchburg, Va.; four brothers, Ronald Call and Jim Call, both of Saltville, Charles Call, Marion, and Doug Call of Chilhowie; one sister, Mary Kate Goff, Ft. Pierce, Fla.; six grandchildren; one great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, in D. R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel, with the Rev. Wade Kestner officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery D. R. Henderson Funeral Home, Saltville, is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Pierce | Lionel | 20 Apr 1934 | 27 Jul 1998 | Mr. Lionel Pierce, age 64, resident of High Point, died July 27 in High Point Regional Hospital. Mr. Pierce was born in Midland, Texas on April 20, 1934, a son to Joseph Cullen and Tempest Stella Dyeas Pierce. He had lived in El Paso, Texas previously and moved to High Point four years ago. Mr. Pierce had been employed for the past four years as Executive Vice President of Manufacturing for Rives Associated Companies; and previously Farah Manufacturing for 20 years; Wrangler Manufacturing for six years; and Harwood Associates for six years. Mr. Pierce was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean conflict. He was a member of First Baptist Church, High Point, and was teacher for the Koinonia Sunday school class. He had served as deacon and teacher in churches prior to moving to High Point. Mr. Pierce was an avid golfer. On November 16, 1974, he was married to the former Gloria Ann Barber, who survives, of the home. Also surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law: Jerry and Janet Pierce of Austin, Texas; Brent and Kathy Pierce of Louisville, KY; and Jon Paul Pierce of Rochester, NY; one sister, Janis Reece of Humble, Texas; one brother, Kenney J. Pierce, Sr. of Jackson, MS; grandchildren, Mykel Erin Pierce, Adrienne Pierce and Brenda Hawkes of Austin, Texas and Sarah Jayne Pierce of Louisville, KY. A memorial service for Mr. Pierce was held Thursday, July 30, 1998 in First Baptist Church by Dr. Al Cadenhead, Jr. and Dr. William A. Slater. Memorials may be directed to the American Lung Association, 430 W. Friendly Ave., Greensboro, NC 27401, or to the church of the donor’s choice. Sechrest Funeral Service served the Pierce family. |
| Guy | James Jr. “June” | 27 Jul 1998 | James “June” Guy Jr., age 39, died Monday, July 27, 1998 in Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, TN. Mr. Guy worked for the Department of Corrections for many years and was active in the Old Virginia Wagon & Saddle Club. He was preceded in death by his father, James Guy, and his father-in-law, Vance Yeary. Mr. Guy is survived by his wife, Cindy Guy of Atkins, VA; one daughter, Megan Guy, of Atkins; one son, Seth Guy, of Atkins; his mother, Leona Mullins of Glade Spring, VA; two sisters, Jean Woods of Rural Retreat, VA and Brenda Simms of Clearfield, Utah; one brother, Ernie Guy of Atkins; his mother-in-law, Betty Yeary of Marion, VA; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 30, 1998 at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Marion Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 784, Marion, VA 24354 or the Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele’s Road, Bristol, TN 37620. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service, Marion, is serving the Guy family. | |
| McGlothlin | Josephine Stephenson | 27 Jul 1998 | Josephine Stephenson McGlothlin, age 85, of Bristol, TN died Monday, July 27, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Marion, VA and a long time resident of Bristol. Mrs. McGlothlin is the widow of Greear Harvey McGlothlin. She is survived by two sisters, Lilli M. Yohe of Bristol, TN and Roberta Ballreich of Palm Springs, Calif; several nieces and nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Graveside services for Mrs. McGlothlin were conducted Wednesday, July 29, 1998 at 1:00 pm in Glenwood Cemetery with Rev. Bryan Read officiating. Akard Funeral Home served the family of Mrs. McGlothlin. | |
| Rouse | Helen | 27 Jul 1998 | Helen Vaught Rouse, age 80, died Monday, July 27, 1998 at her son’s home in Seven Mile Ford. Va. Mrs. Rouse was very active in church work and was a member of the Middle Fork Baptist Church where she taught the Adult Lady’s Sunday School for many years. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Lee Vaught and Charles B. Rouse; one step-son, Ernest Rouse; two sisters, Dollie Sines and Willie Mae Gordon; and one brother, Andrew Sage. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Ellis & Sandy Rouse of Seven Mile Ford, Va.; two step-daughters and sons-in-law, Ora Lee and Roy Snavely of Wytheville, Va., and Edith and Charles Wymer of Marion, Va.; four step-sons and five daughters-in-law, Elmer and Marie Rouse, Freddy and Shelia Rouse all of Seven Mile Ford, Va., Robert and Irene Rouse of Marion, Va., Leon and Nita Rouse of Atkins, Va., June Rouse of Marion, Va., and a very special daughter-in-law, Bessie Rouse of Seven Mile Ford; two sisters, Leona “Tiny” Baumgardner of Camp, Va. and Mille Cox of Bland, Va.; numerous grandchildren and great- grandchildren and several great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at 8 p.m. at Middle Fork Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Creasy officiating. Graveside services were held Wednesday, July 29, 1998 at 11 a.m. at Blue Springs Cemetery in Camp, Va. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Middle Fork Baptist Church, c/o Mrs. Blaine (Sandra) Greer, 130 Sunny Lane, Marion, Va. 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Delp | Gerald Wayne “Scott” | 28 Jul 1998 | Gerald Wayne “Scott” Delp, age 52, died Tuesday, July 28, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion. He was a Vietnam veteran and a member of the UMWA. He is survived by his wife, Mary Anderson Delp; four sons, Danial Wayne Delp and Davy Allen Delp, both of Rich Valley, VA, Timothy Scott Delp and Michael James Delp, both of the home; two daughters, Stephanie Michelle Pickle, Saltville, and Drema Delp Walker, Rural Retreat, VA; three brothers, Larry Delp, Mike Delp and Dennis Delp, all of Saltville; three sisters, Drema Chestnut, Chilhowie, Peggy Fullen, Rich Valley, and Judy Hampton, Saltville; ten grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 31, 1998 in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. E. D. Swartz officiating, with burial in Ridgedale Cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home, Saltville, served the Delp family. | |
| Grubb | Nancy P. | 28 Jul 1998 | Nancy P. Miller Grubb, age 64 of Crockett, VA, died Tuesday, July 28, 1998 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was born in Greenroad, KY and was the daughter of the late Tom and Martha Pittman Miller. She is survived by her husband, James Richard Grubb, of the home; one daughter, Bonnie G. Smith of Crockett; one son, Wesley Ellis Grubb of the U.S. Army in Baumholder, Germany; two grandchildren, Richard Eugene Smith and Brandi Nicole Smith; six sisters, Juanita Hutton and Lou Broughton of Washington, Mich., Romona Fisher of Cincinnati, Ohio, Liza Ivy of Caywood, KY; Mary Hatfield of South Lyon, Mich. and Amanda Messer of Dearborn Heights, Mich.; two brothers, Harold Miller of Washington, Mich. and T. J. Miller of Seattle, Wash.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sat., Aug. 1, 1998 at the Lindsey Funeral Home with the Rev. Ray Haskett officiating. Interment followed in the St. Paul Lutheran Church Cemetery in Rural Retreat. Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat, served the Grubb family. | |
| Mills | Rosemary | 28 Jul 1998 | Mrs. Rosemary Mills, age 51, died Tuesday, July 28, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a R.N. at Ridgeview Pavilion and was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her husband, Billy Maithlan Mills, Bristol, TN; one son, Billy Maithlan Mills II of Chattanooga, TN; one daughter-in-law; one daughter, Lori Martin of Marion, VA; one son-in-law; four brothers, Charles Bordwine of Meadowview, James Bordwine of Honaker, Johnny Bordwine of Chilhowie and Ed Bordwine of Saltville; two sisters, Joanne “Sissy” Poston of Meadowview and Vanessa Cannon of Glade Spring; and two grandsons. Funeral services were held Friday, July 31, 1998 in the Grosecreek Baptist Church with the Rev. Lloyd Sheets officiating. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home of Saltville served the Mills family. | |
| Neel | Garland Benford | 28 Jul 1998 | Garland Benford Neel, age 79, of Ceres, VA, died Tuesday, July 28, 1998 at his residence. He was born in Ceres the son of the late Robert Sidney and Ollie Mae Crow Neel and was a member of the Red Oak Union Church. He was a retired corrections officer with the Bland Correctional Center and a retired farmer. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra Cralle, and a son, Harry F. Neel. He is survived by his wife, Gladys Kidd Neel of the home; two granddaughters, Stacey Neel of Fredricksburg, VA and Kristie Neel of Mechanicsville, VA; two grandsons, Shane Cralle and Darin Cralle, both of Marion, VA; a son-in-law, Frank Cralle of Marion, VA; two sisters, Shirley N. Repass of Wytheville, VA and Dare N. Stuart of Ceres, VA; special friends Joe and Sue Lyerly of Garnite Quarry, NC. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 30, 1998 at the Red Oak Church with the Rev. Larry Patton officiating. Interment followed in the Red Oak Cemetery. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, VA, served the Neel family. | |
| Asbury | Ora Myrtle | 29 Jul 1998 | Ora Myrtle Asbury, age 88, widow of Ira Rufus Asbury, died Wednesday, July 29, 1998 in Des Moines, Wash. She had previously lived in Bishop and Sugar Grove. She is survived by one son, Leslie Robert Asbury of Federal Way, Wash.; two grandchildren; two great-grandsons. Graveside services will be held Thursday, Aug. 6, at 11 a.m. at the Pugh Cemetery in Teas. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Catron | Linda C. | 29 Jul 1998 | Mrs. Linda C. Catron, age 41, died Wednesday, July 29, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Danville and had resided in Glade Spring and Abingdon the past 23 years. She was a member of the Hillsville First United Methodist Church and was active with the MYF. She was a graduate of Carroll County High School, where she was a member of the chorus. She attended Emory and Henry College and was active with the Abingdon High School Chorus and the local Girl Scouts. She was employed by KMart Pharmacy of Abingdon. She is survived by her husband, Charles Mike Catron; two daughters, Kimberly Anne Catron and Sara Jane Catron, both of Abingdon; her parents, William F. and Bobbie Hardy Copeland of Hillsville, VA; two sisters, Cynthia Copeland Sumner of Hillsville, and Laurie Copeland Griggs of Blue Ridge, VA. Funeral services were held Friday, July 31, 1998 in Farris Funeral Chapel with Pastor Tommy Wilson officiating. Interment followed in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Farris Funeral Home, Abingdon, is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Thomas | Mabel Eunavee | 30 Jul 1998 | Mrs. Mabel Eunavee Thomas, age 74, died Thursday, July 30, 1998, in Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion. She was a member of Light House Baptist Church. Survivors include two sons, Wayne Thomas of Chilhowie and Paul Thomas of Saltville; three brothers, Paul Way and Frank Way, both of Rogersville, and Chester Way, Horse Cave, KY; four sisters, Florence Hammond, Kingsport, Blanche Gray and Mary Gray, both of Bulls Gap, and Floella Freeman, Rogersville; two grandchildren; two great grandchildren; several nieces and one nephew. Funeral services were conducted on Saturday, Aug 1, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with Rev. Benny Frye and Rev. Shirly Carter officiating. Interment followed in Mount Rose Cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home, Saltville, served the Thomas family. | |
| Burkett | George L. | 23 Feb 1912 | 31 Jul 1998 | George L. Burkett, age 86, died Friday, July 31, 1998 at his home in Atkins. Mr. Burkett was born in the Chatham Hill section of Smyth County on Feb. 23, 1912. He moved to Richmond in 1954 and worked as a mechanic on cars and school buses. After retirement in 1979 he moved back to Atkins. He was a U.S. Navy veteran having served in World War II. He was part of the invasion of Okinawa, received five bronze stars and was a life member of the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Mr. Burkett was an avid Atlanta Braves fan. Survivors include his wife, Anna Mae Burkett; two daughters, Geneva Harris, Richmond, and Wanda King, Warsaw; one son, Roger Burkett, Richmond; two sisters, Evelyn Carter, Rich Valley, and Mildred Sprouse, Richmond; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug. 2, at 1 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ron Whitener officiating. Interment followed in the Ridgedale Cemetery in Rich Valley with military honors being rendered by the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Gillenwater | Virginia Cullop | 31 Jul 1998 | Virginia Cullop Gillenwater, age 77, widow of Charles Edward Gillenwater, died Friday, July 31, 1998 in Mercy Hospital in Bakersfield, Calif. She is survived by one daughter, Mary Larsen of Bakersfield, Calif.; two sons, Stuart Gillenwater of Tennessee and Charles Edward Gillenwater of Bakersfield, Calif.; one sister, Myrtle Hall of Marion; four brothers, Eugene Cullop, Thomas B. Cullop Jr., and Ed Cullop, all of Marion, and Roy Cullop of Saltville; seven grandchildren and two great-grandsons. Graveside services will be held Friday, Aug. 7, at 11 a.m. at Mount Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Thorton officiating. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hall | Pearl Lou | 31 Jul 1998 | Pearl Lou Hall, age 81, of Abingdon, formerly of Rural Retreat, died Friday, July 31, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was born in Grayson County, the daughter of the late Haga Harrison and Flossie Jane Blevins Griffin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Ruben Hall. She is survived by four sisters, Ada Curtis and Katrina Bawgus, both of Johnson City, Tenn., Mary Faye Griffin of Elizabethton, Tenn., and Betty Jean Cox Edwards of Blountville, Tenn.; one brother, Roy David Griffin of Indiana; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Monday, Aug. 3, at 3 p.m. at the Blue Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery in Camp with the Rev. Michael Hoyle officiating. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hutton | George S. | 31 Jul 1998 | George S. Hutton, age 82, died Friday, July 31, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Hutton was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He retired from the Va. Dept. of Transportation with over 32 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary E. Hutton and one son, Richard Allen Hutton. Survivors include two sons, Roger Hutton and Sherman Eugene Hutton, both of Marion; one sister, Elsie Thompson, Marion; two grandchildren, Angela Hutton and Elizabeth Hutton. Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug. 2, at 3 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Marion Boggs and the Rev. Steve Hutton officiating. Interment followed in the Wassum Cemetery with full military honors being rendered by the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Reddix | Ella Mae | 31 Jul 1998 | Ella Mae Reddix, age 81, of Glade Spring, died Friday, July 31, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Elizabethton, Tenn., and the widow of Arthur A. Reddix Jr. Survivors include one son, Arthur Reddix Jr., Glade Spring; three daughters, Elvena Bowers, Elizabethton, Carolyn Avery and Lucille Dykes, both of Bristol, Tenn.; 22 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; one great- great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews; two special friends, Gary Crookshank and James Wright Sr. Funeral services will be conducted today, Aug 5, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Rudy Pope, the Rev. Gary Montgomery and the Rev. Margo Carter officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 today in the Funeral Home. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Comer | Lois Sword | 1 Aug 1998 | Lois Sword Comer, age 66, died Saturday, Aug. 1, 1998 at her home in Saltville. She was a graduate of Radford University and retired from the Smyth County School System after 36 years of service. She was a teacher at R.B. Worthy High School, Rich Valley High School and Smyth County Vocational School. She was serving as assistant principal of Smyth County Vocational School at the time of her retirement. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma Chi Chapter and Madam Russell United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, W. Ralph Comer, Saltville; one son, Jeffrey R. Comer, Saltville; two daughters, Debbi C. Clear, Abingdon, and Jennifer C. Taylor, Madison; one sister, Freda Olinger, Saltville; five brothers, Pete Sword, Bill Sword, Jim Sword and Eddie Sword, all of Saltville, and Jerry Sword, Stanley, N.C.; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, in the Madam Russell United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim Wright and the Rev. Scott A. Robertson-Gouge officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Madam Russell United Methodist Church in Saltville. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Megredy | Stella Marie | 24 Nov 1925 | 2 Aug 1998 | Stella Marie Megredy, age 72, of Konnarock, died Sunday, Aug. 2, 1998. She was born Nov. 24, 1925, the daughter of the late Joseph F. Riley (O’Reilly) and Margaret Simms Riley. Mrs. Megredy graduated from State College High School, State College, Penn., class of 1942. She was a graduate of McClain’s College, Bluefield, W.Va., in 1947. She was founder and owner of Lake World Realty on Smith Mountain Lake and later became the broker for Owens and Company on Smith Mountain Lake. She retired in 1990. Survivors include her husband of 54 years, Leland E. Megredy; two daughters, Sharon Robeson of Mechanicsville, and Charlotte Walsh, Midlothian; one son, Thomas A. Megredy, Konnarock; two brothers, Charles J. Riley, Hollidaysburg, Penn., and James M. Riley, Bellafonte, Penn.; one sister, Peggy Fausett, Kokomo, Ind.; five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Aug. 5, at 1 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Henry Nix officiating. Entombment will follow in the Mausoleum at Mt. Rose Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
| Freeman | Gladys Wilson Naff | 2 Aug 1998 | Gladys Wilson Naff Freeman, age 81, died Sunday, Aug. 2, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. She was a native of Smyth County and a long-time resident of the Friendship community in Washington County. She was the widow of James W. Freeman and a member of the Friendship Baptist Church. Her long-time avocations were quilting and gardening. Survivors include four sons, Millard Naff, Indianapolis, Ind., William “Bill” Naff, Oakton, Edwin L. Naff, Chilhowie, and Donald M. Lusk, Port Huron, Mich.; two daughters, Kathleen McAbee, Gaffney, S.C., and Eloise McCall, Meadowview; 13 grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; two nieces, Ida Mae McVey, Glade Spring, and Jean Combs, Bristol. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Aug. 4, at 8 p.m. in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Paul Jones officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. today, Aug. 5, in Kelly’s Chapel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Chilhowie Rescue Squad or the Friendship Baptist Church, 35411 Loves Mill Road, Chilhowie VA 24319. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Pappajohn | Ann Margeret | 2 Aug 1998 | Ann Margeret Pappajohn, age 82, died Sunday, Aug. 2, 1998 at her home in Livonia, Mich. She was born Dec. 26, 1915 in Saltville to the late David and Mary Moore. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Ernest (Don) Pappajohn and one daughter, Mary Elizabeth Lambert. Survivors include one daughter, Carol Newton; four sisters, Mildred Scott, Helen Scott, Elizabeth Bangle, and Juanita Solomon; one brother, Emmett Moore; five grandchildren, Michael, Kathleen, Kenneth and Eric Lambert, and Debra Wilder; three great-grandchildren, Anastasia Newton, Amanda and Cassandra Wilder. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Aug. 6, at 10 a.m. in Gassu Orthodox Church in Livonia, Mich. Burial will be held Friday, Aug. 7, in Willow Cemetery in Toledo, Ohio. Charles R. Step Funeral Home in Bedford Township, Mich., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Thomas | James Elmer | 3 Aug 1998 | James Elmer Thomas, age 81, died Monday, Aug 3, 1998 at his home in Chilhowie. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Catherine Hamm Thomas. He was a farmer and a member of the Joy Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Blanche Taylor Thomas; one son, James Donald Thomas, Atlanta, Ga.; two daughters, Jo Ann Thomas, Roanoke, and Linda P. Currin, Sugar Grove; one brother, Clyde William Thomas, Marion; one sister, Mrs. Ward (Carrie) Wagner, Meadowview; six grandchildren: Steven Noble, Danny Noble, Dr. John Currin, Leisa Musser, Dr. David Thomas and Donna Phillips; two great-grandchildren, Spenser Katherine Phillips and Jacob Noble; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Aug 6, at 2 p.m. in Joy Baptist Church with the Rev. David Love and the Rev. Adam Love officiating. Burial was in the Grosses Creek Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or contributions may be made to the Chilhowie Rescue Squad or the Joy Baptist Church. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cooper | Ernest W., Sr. | 4 Aug 1998 | Ernest W. Cooper Sr., age 80, of Johnson City, Tenn., formerly of Elizabethton, Tenn., died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 1998 at Johnson City Medical Center Hospital. Mr. Cooper was a native of Nebo, the son of the late Adam Hugh and Maude Grey Cooper. He had lived in Carter County, Tenn., more than 50 years. He was a member of First United Methodist Church of Elizabethton and the Elizabethton Optimist Club. He retired from North American Rayon Corp. with 48 years of service in the production and planning department. Mr. Cooper was preceded in death by his wife, Lucille Hammond Cooper on Dec. 16, 1994 and two brothers, Herbert and Joe Cooper. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law: Dr. E.W. “Skip” and Gay Cooper Jr., Johnson City, Tenn., and Dr. James F. and Frances Cooper, Charleston, S.C.; one brother, Donald Cooper, Bluefield; one sister, Grey Coleman, Nancy, Ky.; five grandchildren: McDaniel and Ann Cooper, Johnson City, Tenn., James F. Cooper Jr., Charleston, S.C., Sharon Ricketts and Amy Lucille Cooper, both of Greensboro, N.C.; one great-grandson, Levi Ricketts, Greensboro, N.C.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Aug. 8, at 3 p.m. at Tetrick Funeral Home with Mr. Paul Knapp and Mr. Cooper’s sons officiating. Interment will follow at Happy Valley Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. today at Tetrick Funeral Home. Those who prefer may make memorials to the Educational Building Air Conditioner Fund at First United Methodist Church, 325 East E St., Elizabethton, Tenn. 37643. Tetrick Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel, Johnson City, Tenn., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| French | Thomas Edward | 4 Aug 1998 | Thomas Edward French, age 70, died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. French had been living in the Troutdale area for over 20 years. He was a member of the Troutdale Community Fire Department where he served as chief during the mid-1980s. He worked as a body mechanic for Turkey Pen, A to Z Body Shop and for Robinette Chevy Olds for several years. He attended Valley View Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Violet Ford West French, Troutdale; one daughter, Kathy Storman, Ft. Pierce, Fla.; one son, Gunner French, Atkins; one brother, Carl French, Ft. Pierce, Fla.; one grandson, Tony Storman; one great-grandson, George; two stepsons, Dan West, Marion, and Edsel West, Sugar Grove; two step-grandsons, Danny and Derek West; several nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roger Frost, the Rev. Tim Boyette and the Rev. Kenny Price officiating. Interment followed in the West Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Mutter | Troy Edward | 4 Aug 1998 | Troy Edward Mutter, age 53, died Tuesday, Aug. 4, 1998 at his home in Marion. He was a native of Dayton, Ohio and had lived in Marion for the past 10 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran for nine years where he served in the Vietnam War. He earned the National Defense Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, and the Vietnam Service Campaign Ribbon. He attended the U.S. Army Non-Commissioned Officer Drill Sergeant Academy. Mr. Mutter was preceded in death by his father, Arthur P. Mutter and one brother, Arthur Duane Mutter. Survivors include his wife, Janet White Mutter; two sons, Brian Mutter, Chilhowie, and Shane Mutter, of the home; three daughters, Tracy Mutter Horn, Chilhowie, Renee Mutter, Bristol, Tenn., and Chassity White, of the home; his mother, Eunice T. Mutter, Abingdon; one brother, Doug Mutter, Glade Spring; two sisters, Cheryl Merritt, Glenco, Ala., and Terry Compton, Abingdon; several nieces and nephews; a special uncle and aunts, Hobert and Lory Trimble, and Lequita Tilly. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Aug. 6, at 2 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Tim Graham and Michael Dutton officiating. Burial followed in Baptist Cemetery, Glade Spring, with military graveside services conducted by the Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 165 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Edmiston | Ola Dress | 5 Aug 1998 | Ola Kress Edmiston, age 65, died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of Elder George Howard Edmiston. Survivors include two sons, Eugene Winebarger and James Winebarger, both of Chilhowie; one brother, Everette Kress, Chilhowie; four grandchildren: Ronna W. Keith, Saltville, John Winebarger, Jessica Winebarger and Melissa Winebarger, all of Chilhowie; two daughters-in- law, Betty Winebarger and Sharon Winebarger; one sister-in-law, Katherine Kress; one niece, Becky Kress; special friends, Evelyn Burris and Margaret Thomas. Funeral services will be conducted today, Aug. 8, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lloyd Sheets, the Rev. Neville Mozingo and Elder Burnice Cormier officiating. Burial will be in the Mountain View Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Kirk | Gladys Elizabeth Bolt | 5 Aug 1998 | Gladys Elizabeth Bolt Kirk, age 83, died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1998 in Wellmont-Bristol Regional Medical Center. Survivors include her husband, Howard Kirk; two daughters, Betty Lovejoy, Kingston, Mass., Mary Helen Welch, Richmond; two sons, Harold Kirk, Marion, and Herman Kirk, Troutdale; three half-brothers, J.D. Bolt, Erby Bolt, and Ben Bolt, all of Brevard, N.C.; two half-sisters, Ruth Rose and Anna Fay Leslie, both of Brevard, N.C.; two special first cousins, Helen Vitale, Hampton, and Mary Cullop, Greenville, N.C.; five grandchildren and one great- grandchild. Funeral services will be held today, Aug. 8, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Garland Day and the Rev. Jody Blevins officiating. Interment will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Morris | Linda Dee Hancock | 5 Aug 1998 | Linda Dee Hancock Morris, age 56, died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, Dee and Blanche Hancock; two sons, Daniel Morris and William Morris; one daughter, Sandra Morris; and two sisters, Carol Lefler and Elizabeth Cline. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy and Andy Wiles of Marion, and Rebecca and Kevin Gillion of Atkins; three sons and daughters-in-law, Steve and Janice Morris of Atkins, Randall and Dawn Morris and Jason and Sherry Morris, all of Marion; one brother, George Hancock of Richmond; 11 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 7, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage and Pastor James H. Bangle officiating. Graveside services will be held today, Aug. 8, at 11 a.m. at Round Hill Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Parks | James Allen | 5 Aug 1998 | James Allen Parks, age 33, of Sugar Grove, died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1998 in the University of Maryland Hospital. He was the son of the late Luther Lewis and Polly Mae Blevins Parks. He is survived by his wife, Leslie P. Parks of Baltimore, Md.; two sons, Daniel James Parks and James Parks Jr.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Debbie and Carl Wilson and Patricia and Kenneth Neely, all of Sugar Grove; one brother, Jesse Parks of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla. Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug. 9, at 2 p.m. at Barnett’s Funeral Chapel in Wytheville with the Rev. Bobby Baker officiating. Interment followed in the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Pruitt | Josephine C. (Joe) | 5 Aug 1998 | Josephine C. (Joe) Pruitt, age 91, died Wednesday, Aug. 5, 1998 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Pruitt was a native of Tennessee and had lived most of her life in Marion. She was retired from the Southwestern State Hospital and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Pruitt, and one son, Donald Pruitt. Survivors include three grandchildren, Carolyn Arthur, M.D., Vivian Betlejewski, M.D., and Bill Pruitt, M.D.; two step-grandchildren, Carolyn Pennington and Michael Hester; four special friends, Edna Seymour, Justine Wolfe, Florence Null and Pearl Fouse; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Aug. 8, at 11 a.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Marion Boggs and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blevins | Malcolm Ernest | 6 Aug 1998 | Malcolm Ernest Blevins, age 66, died Thursday, Aug. 6, 1998 at his home in Rural Retreat. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Conley and Frances Louise Smith Blevins, and a sister, Midge Vipperman. He is survived by his wife, Myrtle Elizabeth (Libby) Blevins, of the home; three daughters, Cynthia Helton, Lucy Blevins, and Kathy Peterson, all of Thomasville, N.C.; four sons and daughter-in-law, James Dennis and Valerie Blevins, Edgewood, Md., William David Blevins, Joseph Dean Blevins and Malcolm Blevins Jr., all of Thomasville, N.C.; four stepchildren, Gary Anderson, Mike Anderson and Marlene Sult, all of Rural Retreat, and Candy Rose, Wytheville; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Dorothy and Bud Sullivan, Charlotte and Grover Combs, Susie and Dave Miller, all of Edgewood, Md., and Sadie King of Rural Retreat; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Kenny and Judy Blevins, Douglas and Dorothy Blevins, Bill and Shirley Blevins, all of Edgewood, Md.; 18 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Aug. 8, at 4 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Funk | Karen Griffitts | 6 Aug 1998 | Karen Griffitts Funk, age 39, died Thursday, Aug. 6, 1998 in the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville after a long illness. She was employed at Southwestern State Hospital with 16 years of service. Surviving are one son, Chad E. Funk of Atkins; her father and mother, Frank D. and Thelma Cannon Griffitts of Chilhowie; one sister, Gail Griffitts of Chilhowie; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Memorial services will be held today, Aug. 8, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. A private burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marion, Chilhowie or Saltville Rescue Squad. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Barnett | Peyton Anderson | 2 Jul 1919 | 7 Aug 1998 | Peyton Anderson Barnett, age 79, died Friday, Aug. 7, 1998 in the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Barnett was born in Wytheville July 2, 1919 to the late D. Lee Barnett and Ethel Anderson Barnett. He was raised in St. John’s Episcopal Church in Wytheville and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Marion. He was a graduate of the Fishburne Military Academy and the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science. In 1947, Mr. Barnett and his wife Nancy came to Marion to take over the funeral home which was started in 1946 by his father. Mr. Barnett lived the remainder of his life in Marion and served three consecutive terms on the Marion Town Council. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in World War II. He was a member of the American Legion and former member of the Kiwanis Club. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Johnny Sanders. Survivors include his wife, Nancy W. Barnett, Marion; two daughters, Becky and her husband Glenn Glass, Knoxville, Tenn., and Betsy Rouse, Dallas, Texas; one brother, D.L. Barnett, Wytheville; three grandsons, Lee B. Sanders and wife Tyra, Dallas, Texas, Glenn (Chip) Glass, Chicago, Ill., and the Rev. Michael Anderson Glass and wife Charlotte, Atlanta, Ga.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Aug. 10, at 11 a.m. in the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Michael Glass and the Rev. Jim Pollack officiating. Interment followed in the West End Cemetery in Wytheville. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Johnny Sanders Memorial Band Fund, c/o Marion Senior High School, Marion, VA 24354. |
| Kirk | Pauline Scott | 7 Aug 1998 | Pauline Scott Kirk, age 80, died Friday, Aug. 7, 1998 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Kirk was a long time member of the Elizabeth United Methodist Church and a life long resident of Sugar Grove having lived in Teas most of her life. She was retired from the Harwood Manufacturing Co. Mrs. Kirk was preceded in death by her first husband, Charles Earl Scott; one brother, Avery N. Ayers Jr.; and a grandson, Kevin West. She is survived by her husband, Dewey Kirk of Marion; three daughters, Gloria Scott Munsey of Dublin, Sylvia Scott West of Sugar Grove, and Linda Scott Blevins of Seven Mile Ford; one son, Charles Earl Scott Jr., Sugar Grove; four sisters, Margie Sexton of Rural Retreat, Alma O’Hare of New York City, June Ward of Raphine and Lorraine Entsminger of Chantilly; seven grandchildren: Jeffrey Munsey of Knoxville, Tenn., Pamela Pugh of Salem, Melissa Bailey of Elkton, Md., Rebecca Dobson of Salisbury, Md., Joseph Blevins of Seven Mile Ford, Chloe Blevins Greer of Abingdon and James Scott of Norfolk; 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 10, at 1 p.m. at the Elizabeth United Methodist Church in Sugar Grove with Dr. Wayne Cummings, the Rev. Kenner Conner and the Rev. Paul Jones officiating. Burial followed in Pugh Cemetery in Teas. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to the Sugar Grove Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 257, Sugar Grove, VA 24375 or to the Pugh Cemetery Fund, c/o Joanne Barton, 242 Dickeys Creek Road, Sugar Grove, VA 24375. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sparks | Woodrow Wilson | 7 Aug 1998 | Woodrow Wilson Sparks, age 73, of Wytheville, died Friday, Aug 7, 1998 in the Bluefield Regional Hospital. He was born in Wythe County, a son of the late John and Minerva Morris Sparks and was preceded in death by his wife, Pearlie Mae Coley Sparks. He is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Randolph W. and Doris M. Sparks of Hillsville, Daniel Lee Sparks of Abingdon, and Tommy Lee Sparks of Wytheville; one sister, Mary Julia Smith of Wytheville; one brother, William Sparks of Elkton, Md.; five grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug 10, at 1 p.m. at Barnett’s Funeral Chapel in Wytheville with the Rev. G.T. Monday officiating. Interment followed in Evergreen Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wright | Jo Ann | 8 Aug 1998 | Jo Ann Maxey Wright, age 62, died Saturday, Aug 8, 1998 at her home in Rural Retreat. She was born in Smyth County, the daughter of the late J. Homer and Carrie Pickle Maxey. She was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church and was preceded in death by two brothers, James W. (Bill) Maxey and Richard C. Maxey. She is survived by her husband, James W. (Edward) Wright Jr., of the home; two daughters, Ellen D. Wright of Floyd, and Amy L. Pettinato of Phoenix, Ariz.; one son, Mark J. Wright, Radford; two sisters, Ethel M. Burkett of Rural Retreat, and Lola M. Smith of Glade Spring; two brothers, Frank Maxey and John Maxey, both of Rural Retreat; special friends and caregivers, Helen and Kenneth Craver of Rural Retreat; five grandchildren. Graveside services were held Monday, Aug 10, at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat with Pastor Larry M. Bollinger officiating. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Multiple Sclerosis Society. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cassell | Hattie Campbell | 9 Aug 1998 | Hattie Campbell Cassell, age 89, died Sunday, Aug. 9, 1998 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. She is survived by three brothers, Dallas Cassell, John J. Cassell, both of Marion, and Mike Cassell of Roanoke; two nieces and three nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Aug. 12, 1998 at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Frank Bauman officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery in Marion. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| McVey | Nell June Hankla | 9 Aug 1998 | Nell June Hankla McVey, age 57, died Sunday, Aug. 9, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She is survived by her husband, Donald R. McVey, Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Hoke Reed of Sterling; one son and daughter-in-law, Eddie and Jennifer Casaday of Fort Lee; five sisters, Sena Jackson, Lovie Dunne, and Jane Roe, all of Maryland, Shirley Hutton of Seven Mile Ford, and Pat Stotler of Fairfax; one brother, John Hankla of Seven Mile Ford; seven grandchildren, Tara Ross, Tiffany Ross, Allyson Reed, Candice Casaday, Tracy Casaday, Taylor Reed, and Erick Casaday; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 11, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Callahan officiating. Burial followed in Sulphur Springs Cemetery in Chilhowie. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Prater | Mazie | 9 Aug 1998 | Mazie Hughes Prater, age 92, of Saltville, died Sunday, Aug. 9, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was the widow of Clarence Prater and a member of The First Church of God in Allison Gap. Survivors include one son, Gene Prater, Saltville; one daughter, Mrs. Billy (Sue) Cuddy, Saltville; two grandchildren, Tommy Prater, Saltville, and Lynn Robbins, Bowling Green; several nieces and nephews; one daughter-in-law, Dorthy Prater. Funeral services will be conducted today, Aug. 12, at 11 a.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Mumpower officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hart | Vernie Lee | 10 Aug 1998 | Vernie Lee Hart, age 79, died Monday, Aug. 10, 1998 at his home in Whitetop. He was a native of Whitetop, and was preceded in death by his first wife Hazel Hart and his second wife Mamie Hart. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Laura Wyatt Hart; one brother, Onnie Hart; and one sister, Maggie Wyatt. Survivors include one daughter, Wanda Lewis, Whitetop; one son, Ralph Hart, Louisville, Ky.; one brother, Ernest Hart, Abingdon; one sister, Edna Osborne, Chilhowie; one stepdaughter, Katherine Wiles, Aberdeen, Md.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several step- grandchildren; one son-in-law, Lawrence Lewis, Whitetop; one daughter-in-law, Virginia Hart, Louisville, Ky.; one sister-in-law, Ruby Hart, Abingdon; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, in Whitetop Baptist Church with the Rev. John E. Massey Jr., and the Rev. T.A. Pennington officiating. Interment was in Byars Cemetery. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Pickle | Charles Thomas | 10 Aug 1998 | Charles Thomas Pickle, age 66, died Monday, Aug. 10, 1998 at his home in Salem. He was retired from Chesapeake Packaging and served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Charlotte Petty Pickle; three sons and daughters-in-law, Randy Pickle, Atlanta, Ga.; Michael and Sandra Pickle, Salem; Bobby and Valerie Pickle, Roanoke; one daughter and son-in-law, Debra and Richard Wade, Yorktown; six grandchildren, Matt, Cameron, Dustin, Brooke, Travis and Michelle; three brothers, Bill Pickle, Galax, Bob Pickle, Waldorf, Md., Darrell Pickle, Bristol; three sisters, Gladys Dean, Marion, June Crouse, Roanoke, Lois Pickle, Waldorf, Md. Funeral services will be held today, Aug. 12, in the Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Pickle and the Rev. Mike Slaughter officiating. Burial will follow in Sherwood Memorial Park. Lotz Funeral Home in Salem is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cline | Walter Lawrence | 11 Aug 1998 | Walter Lawrence Cline, age 69, of Wytheville, died Tuesday, Aug. 11, 1998 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He and his sons owned and operated Cline’s Body Shop. Mr. Cline was a member of the Petunia Christian Church. He served in the U.S. Army and Reserves and was a member of the Rural Retreat American Legion Post #229. He was preceded in death by his father, Garland Alexander Cline, and four brothers. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Marsh Cline of Wytheville; two sons, Walter Douglas “Doug” Cline and Lawrence Edward “Eddie” Cline, both of Wytheville; his mother, Nealy Jane Martin Cline of Wytheville; four sisters, Virginia Sutphin and Libby Caudle, both of Wytheville, Helen Tickle, Max Meadows, and Ethel Willard of Darlington, S.C.; five brothers: Richard H. Cline and Randy Cline, both of Rural Retreat, Kenley Cline of Crockett, Bill Cline of Dublin, and Martin Cline of Wytheville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 14, at 11 a.m. at Barnett’s Funeral Chapel in Wytheville with the Rev. Holly Phillips officiating. Interment followed in West End Cemetery. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the American Diabetes Association, 404 8th St., N.E., Charlottesville, VA 22901 or to the American Heart Association, Attn: Imogene Orfield, Treasurer, P.O. Box 297, Wytheville, VA 24382. Barnett’s Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blevins | Violet A. | 12 Aug 1998 | Violet A. Blevins, age 89, of Meadowview, died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and the widow of Thomas Fred Blevins. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Damascus. Survivors include three sons, Fred Blevins, Damascus, J.D. Blevins and Jack Blevins, both of Meadowview; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, Aug. 16, at 3 p.m. in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Don Lasley officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Brown | Elsie Constance French “Butch” | 12 Aug 1998 | Elsie Constance French “Butch” Brown, age 71, died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 1998 at her home in Damascus. She was a native of Superior, W.Va., and had lived in Damascus for the past 48 years. She was a 1947 graduate of Johnston Memorial School of Nursing and received “Best Bedside Nurse Award.” She was very active in the Damascus Senior Citizens where she received an “Outstanding Service Award” in 1996. She was a member of Damascus United Methodist Church where she sang in the church choir. Survivors include her husband, Walter Q. Brown; one daughter, Betty B. Lowe, Mountain City, Tenn.; one son, Walter Timothy Brown, Mountain City, Tenn.; two sisters, Mary Henderson Marino, Princeton, W.Va., and Annis Mills, Welch, W.Va.; one grandson, Matthew Walter Bray, Mountain City, Tenn.; one granddaughter, Jenna Kate Brown, Mountain City, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13, in the Damascus United Methodist Church with the Rev. Helen Phillips and the Rev. Donald Morris officiating. The committal service and interment was held at 11 a.m. Friday, Aug. 14, in Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be sent to the Damascus United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 358, Damascus, VA 24236. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Gay | Orman H. | 12 Aug 1998 | Orman H. Gay, age 88, died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 1998 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Mr. Gay was a member of Marion Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Marjorie J. Gay of Marion; one daughter, Marilyn Jean Suarez of Marion; two sons, Donald Miller Gay of Roswell, Ga., and Arthur Orman Gay of Dade City, Fla.; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 14, at 2 p.m. at Bowen Donaldson Funeral Home with Dr. William A. Slater officiating. Burial followed in Oakridge Cemetery in Tifton, Ga. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marion Baptist Church Building Fund, 1258 N. Main St., Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Miles | Katherine Elizabeth “Betty” | 12 Aug 1998 | Katherine Elizabeth (Betty) Scherer Miles, of Richmond, died Wednesday, Aug. 12, 1998 at the family’s vacation home in Westmoreland County. The wife for almost 57 years of Dr. Robert I. Miles, Richmond dentist, Mrs. Miles was the daughter of the late Rev. J.J. Scherer Jr., D.D., longtime pastor of the First English Evangelical Lutheran Church, and Anna Belle Downtown Scherer. Her grandfather was the founder of Marion College. In addition to her husband she is survived by four children: the Rev. Robert I. Miles Jr. of Greenville, S.C., Elizabeth S. Miles of Jacksonville, Fla., Margaret (Maggie) Miles of Elliott County, Ky., and Dr. William S. Miles of Matthews, N.C., and their spouses; seven grandchildren; two sisters, Harriet Anna Belle S. Bailey of Winchester and Mary Grace S. Taylor of Richmond. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Aug. 16, at 3 p.m. at First English Evangelical Lutheran Church. Interment was held Monday, Aug. 17, at 11 a.m. in Hollywood Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to First English Evangelical Lutheran Church’s Fund for the Hearing Impaired, the Concert Ballet of Virginia, the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, or the charity of one’s choice. Bennett Funeral Home in Richmond was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Welch | Frank R. | 13 Aug 1998 | Frank R. Welch, age 81, of Atkins, died Thursday, Aug 13, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Welch was employed with J.A. Construction in Charlotte, N.C., for 40 years. After retiring, he moved to Atkins. He was a member of the Marion Masonic Lodge #31, A.F. & A.M. Mr. Welch was a member of the Marion First church of God, Chatham Hill Road, where he served as an usher. He is survived by his wife, Hallie P. Welch of Atkins; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Aug 15, at 2 p.m. at the Marion First Church of God, Chatham Hill Road, with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery where Masonic Rites will be conducted by Marion Masonic Lodge #31, A.F. & A.M. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wilson | Cornelius J. | 13 Aug 1998 | Cornelius J. Wilson, age 78, of Roanoke, died Thursday, Aug 13, 1998 in the VA Hospital in Salem. Mr. Wilson was a native of Bedford and was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in World War II. He also spent most of his life working as a truck driver. Survivors include his wife, Goldie Wilson, Roanoke; one brother, Guy R. Wilson, Roanoke; one sister, Letha Thomas, Roanoke; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug 16, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial followed in the Riverside Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Pennington | Frances Elizabeth | 14 Aug 1998 | Frances Elizabeth Pennington, age 82, died Friday, Aug. 14, 1998 at her home in Marion. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Pennington. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Henry Spriggs of Marion; one sister, Gertrude Spriggs of San Francisco, Calif.; two granddaughters, Mary Haga and Rebecca Eller, both of Marion; one grandson, Henry Spriggs Jr., Marion; one great- granddaughter, Shannon Eller; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Monday, Aug. 17, at 11 a.m. in Macedonia Cemetery in Chilhowie with the Rev. Charles Blevins officiating. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service of Marion was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Poore | Juenoka Lillian | 15 Aug 1998 | Juenoka Lillian Poore, age 88, died Saturday, Aug. 15, 1998 at her home in Saltville. She was the widow of Lumis F. Poore and a member of the Madam Russell United Methodist Church. Survivors include two daughters, Evelyn Haga, Saltville, and Eleanor Sanders, Auburn, Ky.; three sons, Fred Poore, Vinton, Leon Poore, Roanoke, and Eugene Poore, Saltville; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, in Mount Rose Cemetery, Glade Spring, with the Rev. Scott Robertson-Gouge officiating. 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. | |
| Stamper | William Worth | 15 Aug 1998 | William Worth Stamper, age 82, of Independence, formerly of Whitetop, died Saturday, Aug 15, 1998 in Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport. He was a native of Whitetop and was preceded in death by his first wife, Rosie Shepherd Stamper. He was also preceded in death by his parents, Harrison Stamper and Poley J. Barker Stamper. Survivors include his wife, Orphie Stamper; two sons and daughters-in-law, James Darrell and Helen Stamper, Baywood, and William F. and Kaye Stamper, Whitetop; one stepdaughter, Mary Harless, Mountain City, Tenn.; one stepson, Jimmy Furches, Marion; one sister, Elsie Stamper, Whitetop; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four step- grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Aug 18, in Whitetop Baptist Church with the Rev. T.A. Pennington, the Rev. Jody Blevins, the Rev. Owen Moore and the Rev. Fred E. Jennings officiating. Interment was in Byars Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Independence Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 607, Independence, VA 24348. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Deans | Ethel Forrest | 16 Aug 1998 | Ethel Forrest Deans, age 93, of Poquoson, died Sunday, Aug. 16, 1998. Mrs. Deans was a lifelong resident of Poquoson where she worked as a homemaker. She was a member of the Tabernacle United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Earl Deans Sr., and one granddaughter. Survivors include two sons, Gerald Elliott Deans, Poquoson, and Thomas Earl Deans, Marion; one sister, Edith Jones, Danville, Ky.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 18, at 2 p.m. in the Tabernacle United Methodist Church in Poquoson with the Rev. Dick Hevelston and the Rev. Milford Rollins officiating. Interment followed in the Peninsula Memorial in Newport News. Memorial contributions may be made to the Shantel Darnell Scholarship Fund. This is a courtesy announcement by Barnett’s Funeral Home. | |
| Ernest | Charles Lee | 17 Aug 1998 | Charles Lee Ernest, age 70, died Monday, Aug. 17, 1998 at his home in Saltville. Mr. Ernest was the son of the late John and Hallie Ernest. He was a member of the Saltville Fire Department, the Saltville Rescue Squad and the Saltville-Rich Valley Lions Club. He is survived by his wife, Kansas L. Ernest of Saltville; one daughter, Carol Martin of Chilhowie; four sons: David Ernest and Michael Ernest, both of Marion, Larry Ernest of Spokane, Wash., and Charles Ernest Jr., of Greensboro, N.C.; two stepdaughters, Peggy DeBord and Dollie Carter, both of Saltville; two stepsons, John W. Davidson of Martinsville, and Danny Davidson of Manassas; seven grandchildren; 15 step- grandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, Aug. 20, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Briggs officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service in Marion was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Tilson | Don Edward | 17 Aug 1998 | Don Edward Tilson, age 60, died Monday, Aug 17, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Tilson was a native of Marion and was retired from the State Hospital in Marion. He was preceded in death by his parents, Arthur M. and Nellie P. Tilson, and one brother, Stanley C. Tilson. Survivors include his wife, Betty J. Tilson; two daughters, Donna T. McKee, Chilhowie, and Denece W. Nowell, Williamsburg; two sons-in-law, Paul McKee and Oscar G. Nowell; two brothers, Walter V. Tilson, Marion, and Robert M. Tilson, Hampton; five grandchildren: Sarah E. McKee, Erin N. Nowell, Brandon W. Nowell, Jennifer R. McKee, Shawn M. McKee. Funeral services were held Thursday, Aug 20, at 1 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Marion Boggs officiating. Interment was in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. Barnett’s Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Copenhaver | Lucille Mills | 20 Aug 1998 | Lucille Mills Copenhaver, age 81, of Crockett, died Thursday, Aug. 20, 1998 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Andrew Bowman and Margaret Grubb Mills. Surviving are her husband, John S. Copenhaver of Crockett; two daughters, Patty Copenhaver and fiancée Dale Umberger of Max Meadows, and Barbara and husband Lantz Haywood of Marion; one sister, Josephine Cruise, Port Richey, Fla.; one granddaughter, Sherri and husband Larry Dunn of Roanoke; one great-granddaughter, Hannah Dunn. Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug. 23, at 2 p.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Rance Edwards officiating. Interment was in the Kings Grove Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Kings Grove Church Building Fund. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Hall | Lee Hampton | 17 Mar 1903 | 21 Aug 1998 | Lee Hampton Hall, age 95, of Troutdale, died Friday, Aug. 21, 1998 in Francis Marion Manor. He was born March 17, 1903 in Troutdale, the son of Boyd Hall and Doshia Ross Hall. Surviving are one son, Walter Hall, Aberdeen, Md.; one sister, Mae Plummer of West Virginia; three stepdaughters, June Adams, Troutdale, Linda Pasley and Olivette Darnell, both of Marion; two stepsons, Isaac Hall, Chester, and David Hall, Bear, Del.; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 24, in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel with Kevin Welch and the Rev. Larry Parks officiating. Interment was held Tuesday, Aug. 25, at 11 a.m. in Burtons Chapel Cemetery in Flatridge. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Rogers | Carolyn | 29 Jan 1920 | 21 Aug 1998 | Dr. Carolyn White Rogers, age 78, died Friday, Aug 21, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Born Jan 29, 1920, she was the daughter of the late F.M. and Jacka White. Dr. Rogers was a native of Marion and a graduate of Marion public schools. She attended Marion College and Emory & Henry College after which she taught at Patrick Henry High School in Glade Spring. She obtained her Ph.D. degree with a major in English at Florida State University, Tallahassee, Fla., following which she became a member of the faculty at Mountain Empire Community College for several years. During this time she was instrumental in originating and promoting the John Fox Festival. She was an active, lifelong member of the Democratic Party. Dr. Rogers was the widow of the late Dr. J. M. Rogers and was also preceded in death by four sisters and one brother. Survivors include one sister, Eleanor Tilley of Richmond; one brother-in-law, Arthur Fletcher of Largo, Fla.; one stepson, James Rogers of Florida; two nieces, Susan White of Marion, and Jackie Bensinger of San Diego, Calif. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Aug 24, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Mount Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Joyce Blevins, P.O. Box 905, Marion, VA 24354 or to the Smyth County Historical Society, c/o Mrs. H.B. Eller, P.O. Box 788, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. |
| Church | William Edward | 21 Aug 1998 | William Edward Church, age 55, died Friday, Aug. 21, 1998 at his home in Marion. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor Marie Ball Church; four daughters, Sharon Lynn Church, Centerville, Sandra Dee Church and Mrs. James E. (Detria Ann) Privett, both of Marion, and Belinda Sue Church, Sugar Grove; one son and daughter-in-law, William Edward Jr. and Teresa Queen Church, Marion; three sisters, Joyce Ann Barker, Marion, Judy Carol Belton, Albany, Ga., Dorothy (Dot) Boyette, Americus, Ga.; three brothers, James Robert Church, Lignum, John Henry Church, Chicago, Ill., Buddy Joe Church, Fairfax; 11 grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Aug. 23, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Blevins and the Rev. Robert Young officiating. Interment will follow in Thomas Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. Barnett’s Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Kirby | Hubert | 21 Aug 1998 | Hubert Kirby, age 89, died Friday, Aug. 21, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Kirby was a long time member of the Marion Baptist Church and the Convention Bible Class. He was a native of and lived in Smyth County all his life. Mr. Kirby was retired from Southwestern State Hospital as Superintendent of the Building and Grounds after 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Snavely Kirby. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Katherine Kirby of Marion; two grandsons, Charles Kirby Jr. of Richmond, and Ronnie Kirby of Marion; three sisters-in-law, Virginia Kirby and Vada Kirby, both of Marion, and Dot Kirby of Radford; one brother-in-law, Ernest Snavely of Marion; two great-granddaughters and two step-great-granddaughters; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Aug. 23, at 2 p.m. at the Marion Baptist Church with Dr. William A. Slater officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the “His Vision Our Mission” Building Fund, c/o Marion Baptist Church, 1258 North Main St., Marion, VA 24354. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Seaver- Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| McFarland | J.D. | 21 Aug 1998 | J.D. McFarland, age 35, of Atkins, died Friday, Aug. 21, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was an employee of Midway Construction. Survivors include his wife, Joan McFarland; one daughter, Jamie Jo Pickle, Chilhowie; two stepdaughters, Beverly Billings and Pamela Billings, both of Marion; one stepson, Adam Billings, Marion; three sisters, Susan McAllister, Covington, Judy Testerman, Chilhowie, and Jennifer McFarland, Marion; one brother, Jamie McFarland, Marion. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, in Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage and the Rev. Jimmy Shupe officiating. Interment was in Kimberlin Lutheran Church Cemetery in Rural Retreat. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Woodson | C. Merrill | 21 Aug 1998 | The Rev. C. Merrill Woodson, age 65, of Bluefield, W.Va., died Friday, Aug 21, 1998. He was a native of Farmville, entered the gospel ministry in 1956 and ventured to churches and mission points in Massachusetts, Iowa and throughout Virginia. He completed his education in Lancaster College of Bible and Theology, Lancaster, Penn., in 1960, and graduated from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary in Wake Forest, N.C., in 1967. While most of his career was in Virginia, he served with Home and Rescue Missions in Boston and later served two years with the Home Mission Board of the Southern Baptist Convention in Iowa. The Rev. Woodson served pastorates throughout Virginia including Riverside Baptist, Chilhowie; Midway Baptist, Amerst; Liberty Baptist and Slate Hill, Charlottesville; Fluvanna Baptist, Scottsville; Mentow Baptist, Huddleston; Greenfield Baptist, Meadowview; Reedy Spring Baptist, Spout Spring; and Austinville Baptist, Austinville. Upon his retirement in 1997, he was serving as interim pastor of Northfork Baptist Church in Northfork, W.Va. He was a member of Bluefield Community Church in Bluefield, W.Va. Survivors include his wife of 45 years, Ramona Ray; three sons, Buddy Woodson, Scottsville, Bruce Woodson, Bluefield, and Brian Woodson, Johnson City, Tenn.; one daughter, Christy of Clinton, Tenn.; his mother, Margie Manis; two brothers, Robert and Garland Woodson; three sisters, Flora Bolt, Jean Thompson and Katherine Woodson; four grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Aug 24, in Dudley Funeral Home in Bluefield with the Rev. Rolen Bailey and the Rev. Mike Baker officiating. Burial was conducted at 3 p.m. in Greenfield Baptist Church in Meadowview with the Rev. Jim Cumbo officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to Bluefield Community Church, P.O. Box 330, Bluefield, W.Va. 24701. Dudley Memorial Mortuary in Bluefield was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Totten | William J. “Bill” | 22 Aug 1998 | Former Saltville Mayor William J. “Bill” Totten, 87, died Saturday, Aug 22, at his home in Saltville. He was preceded in death by his wife Elizabeth Brickey Totten. Totten was a well-known area resident and local businessman. He served on the Saltville Town Council before being elected mayor. He served as mayor from 1964 through 1972. “Mayor Totten was the first mayor I served with,” said Ruth Austin, Saltville clerk-treasurer. “He did an awful lot of good things for this town. He was just an all-around good person.” A member of the Madam Russell United Methodist Church, Totten was a Sunday School teacher, a member of the Administrative Board and of the church’s Board of Trustees. Totten was a member of the William King Masonic Lodge 227 and the Smyth County Shriners. He was also a member of the Saltville Senior Citizens and was instrumental in the organization getting the grant to build its senior citizens’ center. Totten was also a charter member of the Saltville-Rich Valley Lions Club. Totten is survived by his daughter June B. Totten, and two brothers K. O. and T. W. Totten, all of Saltville. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m., Monday, Aug 24, at the Madam Russell United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Bill Cahill and the Rev. Scott Robertson-Gouge officiating. Burial followed in the Elizabeth Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Madam Russell United Methodist Church. | |
| Mize | Margaret H. | 23 Aug 1998 | Marjorie H. Mize, age 45, died Sunday, Aug. 23, 1998 in Beckley, W.Va. She was a 1971 graduate of Radford High School and attended Radford College. She was a member of the Church of Christ and served on the Board of Directors of the United Way, Beckley, W.Va. She also served as a volunteer for the Birthright Association and was an avid gardener. Surviving are her husband, R. Freal Mize of Charleston, W.Va.; one son, Samuel Adam Mize of Beckley, W.Va.; one daughter, Olivia Lynn Mize Clay of Beckley, W.Va.; her father, D.B. Hollyfield Jr. of Wise; one brother, D.B. (Dan) Hollyfield III of Fredericksburg; two sisters, Mrs. Otho (Margaret) Craft of Wise, and Mrs. Thomas Lee (Jean) Weaver of Marion; one granddaughter, Harmony Sunshine Clay of Beckley, W.Va.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 25, in the Sturgill Funeral Home Chapel in Wise with Pastor Dave McCowan officiating. Burial followed in the Temple Hill Memorial Park in Castlewood. Sturgill Funeral Home in Wise was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Elmore | Carrie May | 24 Aug 1998 | Carrie May Elmore, age 100, died Monday, Aug. 24, 1998 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry J. Elmore, and one daughter, Helen Gillenwater. Mrs. Elmore was a member of the Glade Community First Church of God. She was the oldest member of the State of Virginia W.C.G. Chapter. Survivors include one son, John Henry Elmore, Saltville; one daughter, Zella K. Henderson, Aiken, S.C.; two grandchildren, Teresa and Robert; four great-grandchildren; three great-great- grandchildren. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements which are incomplete. | |
| Montgomery | Roy A. “Cotton” | 24 Aug 1998 | Roy A. “Cotton” Montgomery Jr., age 71, of Saltville, died Monday, Aug. 24, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Montgomery was a member of Allison’s Gap First Church of God. He was a retired employee of Southwestern State Hospital and was an employee of Olin Mathieson with 24 1/2 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Montgomery; two sons, Earnest Montgomery, Saltville, and Larry Montgomery, Glade Spring; two daughters, Darlene Montgomery, Hopewell, and Wynette Yontz, Wytheville; one sister, Artie Lea Catron, Saltville; one daughter-in-law, Rosa Barbrow Montgomery, Glade Spring; one son-in-law, Duke Yontz, Wytheville; five grandchildren: Jeff Kestner, Shera Kestner, Dale Yontz, Kristie Montgomery, Amy Montgomery; three great-grandchildren, Dustin Kestner, Hunter Case and Krista Kestner. Funeral services will be conducted today, Aug. 26, at 2 pm. at Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. David Mumpower officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Taylor | Curtis O. | 24 Aug 1998 | Curtis O. Taylor, age 60, of Saltville, died Monday, Aug 24, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a member of the Light House Baptist Church and owner/operator of Taylor Used Cars in Broadford. Survivors include his wife, Bernita O. Taylor; one son, David Taylor, Broadford; two daughters, Marie Elliott, West Jefferson, N.C., and Lisa Heath, Chilhowie; one sister, Lois Estep, Saltville; six grandsons; several nieces and nephews. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements which are incomplete. | |
| Horne | Richard Edwin | 25 Aug 1998 | Richard Edwin Horne Sr., age 79, died Tuesday, Aug. 25, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was a native of Polk County, N.C. He was a member of the Chilhowie United Methodist Church and a life member of the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. He served with European Forces during World War II. Mr. Horne was preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Cora Horne. Survivors include his wife, Eva M. Horne; one son and daughter-in-law, Richard Edwin “Eddie” and Susie Horne Jr., Chilhowie; one daughter and son-in-law, Kitty Ann and William A. Thompson Jr., Chesapeake; one brother, Ray Horne, Green Creek, N.C.; five sisters, Lois Roach, Henrietta, N.C., Geneva Harrell, Bakersville, N.C., Imogene Burns, Inman, S.C., Janice Fagan, Green Creek, N.C., and Linda Roop, Charlotte, N.C.; three grandchildren: Huntley T. Kendall, Virginia Beach, William A. Thompson III, Lynchburg, and Tonya S. Horne, Chilhowie. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, in Chilhowie United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mark McFadden officiating. Burial was in Westwood Memorial Gardens. Graveside military rites were conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Memorials may be made to Chilhowie United Methodist Church Steeple Fund or the building fund at Mill Creek Church of the Brethren, Green Creek, N.C. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Snider | Blake Thomas | 26 Aug 1998 | Blake Thomas Snider, age 65, died Wednesday, Aug 26, 1998 at his home in Marion. He was the son of Anna Lowman and Henry Thomas Snider. Mr. Snider served in the United States Army as Spec. 4, Military Police Corp. based at “The Presidio,” San Francisco, Calif. He was a past president of the Marion Jaycees and served two terms as president of Holston Hills Country Club. He was a retired employee of the Brunswick Corp. with over 37 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Carol Scott Snider of Marion; two daughters and one son- in-law, Angie and Tim Comer and Julie Snider, all of Atkins; one grandson, Trey Owens of Atkins; one sister and brother-in-law, Bonnie and Marvin Conner of Bowie, Md.; his stepmother, Mary Snider of Marion; several nieces, nephews and golfing friends. Funeral services were held Friday, Aug 28, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Mount Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marion Fire Department, P.O. Box 706, Marion, VA 24354 or the Atkins Fire Department, P.O. Box 381, Atkins, VA 24311. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service in Marion was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Cahill | Agnes G. | 27 Aug 1998 | Agnes G. Cahill, age 94, of Saltville, died Thursday, Aug. 27, 1998 at the Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. She was a long time member of the Madam Russell Methodist Church and a cafeteria manager for Smyth County School System in Saltville. Survivors include one daughter, Kathleen Miller, Edison, N.J.; one sister, Ione Rexroad, Petersburg, W.Va.; two granddaughters, Cindy Miller and Pamela Miller, both of Edison, N.J. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Aug. 29, in Mount Rose Cemetery with the Rev. Bill Cahill officiating. The family will receive friends from 12:30-1:30 p.m. today at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Madam Russell United Methodist Church or the Saltville Rescue Squad. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cardwell | Gentry L. | 27 Aug 1998 | Gentry L. Cardwell, age 77, of Saltville, died Thursday, Aug. 27, 1998 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a retired employee of the Olin Corporation, and the West Virginia Electric Company. Survivors include his wife, Georgia Walls Cardwell; one son, Leon Cardwell, Saltville; three daughters, Mrs. Roger “Carol” McGee and Mrs. Eddie “Jean” Prater, both of Saltville, and Mrs. Gary “Cindy” Owens, Chilhowie; one brother, Martin Cardwell, Parisburg; two sisters, Maggie Helton, Kingsport, Tenn., and Francis Davidson, Saltville; four grandchildren: Angela Cardwell, Scott Prater, Brian McGee, Michelle Prater; five great-grandchildren: Jeffrey and Marcus McGee, Troy Null, Lesley and Gary Wayne Owens. Graveside services will be conducted today, Aug. 29, at 11 a.m. at the Elizabeth Cemetery with the Rev. W.G. Beagle and the Rev. Benny Frye officiating. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Dolinger | Wade Hampton | 28 Aug 1998 | Wade Hampton Dolinger, age 70, of Glade Spring, died Friday, Aug. 28, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was a native of McDowell County, W.Va., and had lived most of his life in Washington County. He was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church where he served as Sunday School superintendent for 45 years and was a deacon. Survivors include his wife, Martha Cook Dolinger; three daughters, Cheria Milhorne, Abingdon, Darlene Sturgill and Mrs. Bill (Clarice) Armstrong, both of Glade Spring; three brothers, Jerry Dolinger, Glade Spring, Ike Dolinger, Chilhowie, and Bill Dolinger, Sumter, S.C.; four sisters, Ann Collins and Marcella McGrady, both of Marion, Minnie Blevins, Chilhowie, and Hazel DeBord, Bluefield, W.Va.; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Funeral services were conducted at 4 p.m. Monday, Aug. 30, in Pleasant View Baptist Church with the Rev. Roger Boyer officiating. Burial was in Widener’s Valley Cemetery. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hart | Dora Wyatt | 28 Aug 1998 | Dora Wyatt Hart, age 96, of Chilhowie, died Friday, Aug. 28, 1998 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Hart was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Hart; one daughter, Bessie Marie Hart; two sons-in-law, Rev. George Bennett and J.L. Greer. She is survived by three daughters and one son-in-law, Iola and Lester Rowland of Marion, Florence Bennett and Louvina Greer, both of Chilhowie; one brother, Frank Wyatt, Chilhowie; six grandchildren: Dora Lee Fabian, Hollywood, Md., Charles Bennett, Mary Ann Howell, Janet Parris, Dorothy Hopkins, and Phyllis Powers, all of Chilhowie; 13 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug. 30, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Michael Halsey and the Rev. Bobby Dunn officiating. Burial followed in McClure Cemetery in Chilhowie. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sowder | James Louis (Jim) | 27 Aug 1924 | 29 Aug 1998 | James Louis (Jim) Sowder, age 74, of Roanoke, died Saturday, Aug 29, 1998. He was born Aug 27, 1924 to the late Charles Louis and Lucille Dorothy Stump Sowder. He was a graduate of Jefferson High School and lived in Roanoke his entire life. He served his country in World War II, where he served in New Guinea and the Philippines in the United States Army. He retired from the Norfolk Southern Corporation in June 1984 after 42 years of service. In October 1951 he married Elizabeth Jeanne Haley and remained married until her death in June 1987. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth Anne Sowder Bower and Mark Bower of Roanoke; two grandchildren, Helen Taylor Bower and Griffin Adair Bower; one sister, June Sowder Nolley and husband Charles Ralph Nolley Jr., Roanoke; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept 1, at 3 p.m. at Oakey’s South Chapel with the Rev. Rolo Castillo officiating. A private interment was held in St. Andrew’s Cemetery. Oakey’s Funeral Home in Roanoke was in charge of arrangements. |
| Blevins | Della M. | 29 Aug 1998 | Della M. Blevins, age 78, of Utica, Mich., died Saturday, Aug. 29, 1998. She was a native of Smyth County. Survivors include her husband, Marvic C. Blevins, Utica, Mich.; one son, Wayne S. Blevins, Michigan; two daughters, Connie Denny, Michigan, and Cindy Stuczynski, California; four brothers: Elbert Murray, New Orleans, La., Paul Murray, Ohio, George Murray, Chilhowie, and Carl Murray, Marion; one sister, Marie Moore, Michigan; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Sept. 2, at 11 a.m. in Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles E. Blevins officiating. Burial will be in Cleghorn Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before services. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Gobble | Dan Graham | 29 Aug 1998 | Dan Graham Gobble, age 58, died Saturday, Aug. 29, 1998 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Archie and Syble Gobble; one brother, Ralph Arch Gobble; and one sister, Jane Hawthorne. He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Archie W. and Rhonda Gobble and Dan Jr. and Darlene Gobble, all of Saltville; five sisters: Nell Mullins of Abingdon, Margaret E. Jones and Freda McThenia, both of Marion, Lois “Jackie” Scruggs of Roanoke, and Etta Jean Patton of Rural Retreat; two brothers, David Lee Gobble of Jeannette, Penn., and George Robert Gobble of Roanoke; five grandchildren, Shawn, Preston, Angela, Kara and Daniel Gobble, all of Saltville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 2 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Marion Boggs officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Rose Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Kirk | Ella Mae Dye | 29 Aug 1998 | Ella Mae Dye Kirk, age 95, widow of Worley Lewis Kirk, died Saturday, Aug. 29, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Violet Stuart; one son, Robert Lee Kirk; and two stepsons, Sherman Kirk and Vernon Kirk. She is survived by six daughters, Vera Lorleberg of Floyd, Virginia Robinson of Marion, Ruth Gore and June Teel, both of Sugar Grove, Virgie Miller of Rome, Ohio, and Barbara Pruitt of Baltimore, Md.; four sons, John Kirk of Essex, Md., Paul Kirk of Rhoadesville, Luther Kirk of Pulaski, and George (Red) Kirk of Catlett; one sister, Adeline Helton of Kingsport, Tenn.; one brother, Jeff Dye of East Lebanon, Ohio; four stepbrothers, Darty Price of Saltville, Charlie Price of Meadowview, Lewis Price of Clinchburg, and Bailey Price of Buchanan County; 28 grandchildren, 38 great-grandchildren, and several great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 1, at 2 p.m. at Valley View Baptist Church with the Rev. Roger Frost and Mr. Larry Smith officiating. Burial followed in the Kirk Family Cemetery in Sugar Grove. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Minton | Daphne | 29 Aug 1998 | Daphne Minton, age 74, of Saltville, died Saturday, Aug. 29, 1998 at the Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie C. Minton Sr. She is survived by two sons, Willie C. Minton Jr., Marion, and David S. Minton, Saltville; five daughters, Connie Gironda, Rose Mary Minton and Rhonda Minton Delp, all of Saltville, Evelyn Kelb of Excelsior Springs, Mo., and Ginger Mortimer, Lawson, Mo.; five brothers, Dalmas Taylor, Massachusetts, S.L. Taylor, Roanoke, George Taylor and Ronnie Taylor, both of Saltville, and Bobby H. Taylor, Clinchburg; four sisters, Wanda Pennington, Marion, Shirley Brewster, Glade Spring, Patsy Taylor, Roanoke, and Angie Snead, Saltville; 13 grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 1, at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville. Burial followed at the Taylor-Cooley Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bebber | Dewey Lewis | 30 Aug 1998 | Dewey Lewis Bebber, age 70, of Glade Spring, died Sunday, Aug. 30, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County, a retired employee of Southwestern State Hospital, a U.S. Army veteran and was of the Primitive Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Eliza A. Bebber; three sons, Lewis E. Bebber, Atkins, Fred L. Bebber, Damascus, and Sam R. Bebber, Glade Spring; four sisters, Effie Eckards, Conover, N.C., Elizabeth Winkler, Rosie Yoder and Betty Milhorne, all of Hickory, N.C.; five grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted today, Sept. 2, at 11 a.m. in Rush Creek Cemetery with Elder Billy Cook and Elder Curt Heath officiating. The family, clergy, pallbearers and friends will meet at 10:30 a.m. in Johnson Funeral Home to go in procession to the cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hershman | Thelma Juanita Talbert | 31 Aug 1998 | Thelma Juanita Talbert Hershman, age 80, of Abingdon, died Monday, Aug. 31, 1998 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was originally from Saltville and had resided in Abingdon for the last 20 years. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Hershman was preceded in death by her parents, Noah and Margaret Talbert; one sister, Rachel Smith; three brothers, McKinley Talbert, Olle Talbert, and Estil Talbert. Survivors include two daughters, Mary W. Hogston, Abingdon, and Bernice W. Falligant, Savannah, Ga.; one sister, Helen T. Felty, Salem; six grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Sept. 2, at 3 p.m. at the Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Eggers and the Rev. Danny Hess officiating. Burial will follow at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Kidney Foundation. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hayden | Virgie Victoria | 2 Sep 1998 | Virgie Victoria Hayden, age 90, of Seffner Hills, Fla., formerly of Rising Sun, Md., died Wednesday, Sept. 2, 1998 in a Brandon, Fla., hospital. Mrs. Hayden was a native of Smyth County and was a member of Faith Tabernacle Church in Brandon, Fla. She was the widow of Henry F. Hayden Sr. Survivors include three sons, Henry F. Hayden Jr., Lancaster, Penn., Thomas F. Hayden and John J. Hayden, both of Rising Sun., Md.; three daughters, Helen M. Dollenger of Seffner, Fla., Virginia Stoneman of Homestead, Fla., and Jane Howell of Lansing, N.C.; two brothers, George Roland of Winter Haven, Fla., and Lester Roland of Adwolfe; four sisters, Shirley Howell of Elkton, Md., Betty McClure of Kingsport, Tenn., Freda Mae Privette of Manassas, and Rosalee Stamper of Chilhowie; 23 grandchildren, 39 great- grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 6, at 2 pm. in R.T. Foard Funeral Home, Rising Sun, Md., with burial in Little Britain (Penn.) Cemetery. This is a courtesy announcement by Barnett’s Funeral Home. | |
| Heath | Carol Elaine Frye | 4 Sep 1998 | Carol Elaine Frye Heath, age 51, of Saltville, died Friday, Sept. 4, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a member of the Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church in Saltville. Survivors include her husband, Stanley Heath; one son and daughter-in-law, Jason and LeAnn Heath, Saltville; four brothers, Clyde Frye, Joe Frye, Clarence Frye and Franklin Frye, all of Saltville; nine sisters, Sally Rhea, Violet Mink, Janie Kestner, Linda DeBord, and Alice Moore, all of Saltville, Eva Dooley, New Jersey, Glenna Wyneger, Chilhowie, Betty Gelsick, Ohio, and Mary Compton, Tazewell; one grandson, Jacob Heath; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 8, in Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Kyle French officiating. Burial followed in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blevins | Mabel Elizabeth | 5 Sep 1998 | Mabel Elizabeth Blevins, age 85, died Saturday, Sept. 5, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of Oscar Blevins and was a member of Cedars Baptist Church. She is survived by three daughters: Louise Woody and Janice Taylor, both of Elkton, Md., and Joann Johnson, Lansing, N.C.; three sons: H.L. Blevins, Germany, Rev. O.D. Blevins, Danville, and D.F. Blevins, Kissimmee, Fla.; two sisters, Betty Widener, Marion, and Ida Mae Taylor, Washington D.C.; 15 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Sept. 10, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Avery Sheets officiating. Burial will follow in Byers Lane Cemetery, Whitetop. | |
| Hanshew | William, Sr. “Bill” | 5 Sep 1998 | William “Bill” Hanshew Sr., age 79, died Saturday, Sept. 5, 1998 at Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Hanshew was the former manager of Food City and Piggly Wiggly of Marion, and was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Inez Hanshew and a grandson Brett Hanshew. He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Kent and Cathy Hanshew and Bill and Linda Hanshew, all of Atkins; three grandchildren: Jody Hanshew, Jeff Hanshew and Travis Hanshew and wife Sherri; one brother, Paul Hanshew of Pawtucket, R.I. Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 7, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo and the Rev. Harry Howe officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Jones | Gene Arthur | 7 Sep 1998 | Gene Arthur Jones, age 57, of Chilhowie, died Monday, Sept. 7, 1998 at the Francis Marion Manor. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by two sisters, Eva Henderson of Rural Retreat, and Betty Ryals of Orlando, Fla.; one brother, Raymond Jones, Los Lunas, N. Mex.; a special niece, Beverly Ward, Marion; several nieces and nephews and many special friends also survive. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Steve Hutton and the Rev. Lloyd Sheets officiating. Memorial donations may be made to the Chilhowie Rescue Squad or to the American Cancer Society. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Medley | Mary Blanche | 7 Sep 1998 | Mary Blanche Medley, age 76, of Sugar Grove, died Monday, Sept. 7, 1998 at Birdmont Manor in Wytheville. She was the widow of Glenn S. Medley. She is survived by two daughters, Wilma Cook and Diana Medley, both of Marion; two sons, David Harold Medley of Sugar Grove, and Jeffrey Glenn Medley of Chilhowie; three sisters, Bessie Privitt of Marion, Eula Dalton of Aberdeen, Md., and Pauline Steffey of North Carolina; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Sept. 9, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Kenny Price officiating. Burial will follow in Slemp Cemetery in Sugar Grove. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Moon | Catherine Mathena | 7 Sep 1998 | Catherine Mathena Moon, age 83, of Trenton, N.J., died Monday, Sept. 7, 1998 in Trenton, N.J. She was a native of Smyth County and was preceded in death by her husband, Clement T. (Boots) Moon, and one son, David A. Moon. Survivors include two sons, George E. Moon and Charles A. Moon, both of Trenton, N.J.; two daughters, Wanda J. Oravsky of Trenton, N.J., and Shirley J. Albertson of Marion; one sister, Ruth Peake of Marion; one brother, Ed Mathena of Marion; 18 grandchildren; 14 great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews including a special niece, Brenda McCormick of Marion. Funeral and burial will be held in Trenton, N.J. Kingston-Kemp Funeral Home in Trenton is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Yarborogh | Ben | 8 Sep 1998 | Ben Yarborogh, age 63, died Tuesday, Sept. 8, 1998 at St. Vincent Mercy Medical Center in Ohio. He was born July 8, 1935 in Glade Spring, the son of Lonnie and Ethel (Cornett) Yarber. He owned B. Yarborogh Conveyor Belting. Surviving are his wife, Sherry Lu Heselton Yarborogh; two daughters, Melody Zitter of Helena, Ohio, and Terri Conners of Fremont, Ohio; two sons, Jeremy and Jamie Yarborogh, both of Fremont, Ohio; two sisters, Dolly Johnson of Bristol, Tenn., and Pat Barrett of Marion; one brother, Paul Yarber of Marion; his mother, Ethel Yarber of Marion; 11 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 11, at 10:30 a.m. in Grace Lutheran Church with burial in Oakwood Cemetery in Ohio. Nopper-Karlovetz Mortuary in Ohio was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Carrico | Sandra E. | 26 Apr 1961 | 9 Sep 1998 | Sandra E. Carrico, age 37, of Dundee, Ohio, formerly of Canton, died Wednesday, Sept. 9, 1998 from a sudden illness. Born April 26, 1961 in Canton, Ohio, she was the daughter of Henry and Reba Gibson Dennis of Canton. She was the minister of music at the Dundee Church of God where her husband is pastor. She also enjoyed working with the mentally handicapped and had previously been employed by the Stark County MR/DD. Surviving are her husband, the Rev. Gregory Carrico; her parents, Henry and Reba Dennis, Canton, Ohio; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Charles and Dorothy Dennis, Gary Wayne and Beth Dennis and Darryl Dennis, all of Canton, Ohio; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Deborah and Ronnie Williams of Canton, Ohio, and Barbara Jean and William Fitzwater of East Sparta, Ohio; her mother-in-law, Ruth Carrico of Seven Mile Ford; several nieces and nephews and many friends. Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 14, in the Dundee Church of God with the Rev. B.H. Settle, the Rev. E.B. Ford and the Rev. Michael Swiney officiating. Interment was in Sunset Hills Memorial Park in Canton, Ohio. Memorials may be made to the Dundee Church of God. Toland-Herzig Funeral Home in Dover, Ohio was in charge of arrangements. |
| Pugh | Linda | 9 Sep 1998 | Linda Robinson Pugh, age 50, died Wednesday, Sept. 9, 1998 at her home in Bastian. She was preceded in death by one son, Kevin Woods. She is survived by her husband, Lewis Pugh Jr. of Bastian; two daughters, Melinda Smith of Flat Ridge, and Lisa Ball of Sugar Grove; three granddaughters, Ashley Meadows, Brittany Ball and Allison Smith; her parents, Sam and Lorene Robinson of Marion; one sister, Dianna Brown of Radford; one brother, Dickie Robinson of Dublin. Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 11, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. George W. Mowrey officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Stroupe | Sidney | 9 Sep 1998 | Sidney Crockett Stroupe, age 85, of Wytheville, died Wednesday, Sept 9, 1998 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by one son and daughter-in-law, Sherman and Iva Stroupe. He is survived by his wife, Elsie Marie Stroupe of the home; seven daughters and sons-in-law, Cathleen and John Arnold, Minnie and LeeRoy Dunford, Nancy Jeraldine Osborne, Loretta and Albert Dunford, Rosetta Gaye Stroupe, Brenda and Curtis Arnold, and Leonia and Clifton Dean, all of Wytheville; one son and daughter-in-law, Sidney H. and Bobby Stroupe, Wytheville; two sisters, Gladys Mabe, Marion, and Bertha Harrell, Arrat; two brothers, Henry Carter Stroupe, Wytheville, and Sanders Randolph Stroupe, Galax; 23 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept 12, at 11 a.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Richard Collins and the Rev. Don Tate officiating. Interment was in the Rosenbaum Chapel Cemetery. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Vaught | Fred Brown | 9 Sep 1998 | Fred Brown Vaught, age 93, of Rural Retreat, died Wednesday, Sept 9, 1998 in the Francis Marion Manor. He was born in Wythe County, the son of the late George and Mazie Horne Vaught. Mr. Vaught was a member of the Fairview United Methodist Church in Rural Retreat and was preceded in death by three brothers: Willis Vaught, Walker Vaught and Lee Vaught; and one sister, Marietta Keesling. He is survived by his wife of 70 years, Emma Bowers Vaught; two sisters-in-law, Canna Litz, Rural Retreat, and Thelma Ratcliffe, New Market; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, and great-nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, Sept 12, at 2 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Rance Edwards officiating. Interment followed in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat. Memorial donations may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Winters | Gladys | 9 Sep 1998 | Gladys Kegley Winters, age 79, widow of Ted Winters, died Wednesday, Sept 9, 1998 at Francis Marion Manor. Mrs. Winters was a lifelong member of the Atonement Lutheran Church. She is survived by one daughter, Carol W. Enoch of Gladys; one son and daughter-in-law, Marvin E. and Marlene Winters of Marion; two grandsons, Brigen Winters and wife Jennifer of Arlington, and Martin Winters of Charlottesville; three granddaughters, Leigh DeJarnette and Sarah DeJarnette, both of Burlington, N.C., and Haley DeJarnette of High Point, N.C. Funeral services were held Friday, Sept 11, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Pastor Ed Schaack and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Wassum Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Atonement Lutheran Church, c/o Jim Gillespie, treasurer, 649 Johnston Road, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blevins | Elsie Gladys Crutchfield | 11 Sep 1998 | Elsie Gladys Crutchfield Blevins, age 81, died Friday, Sept. 11, 1998 at her home in Chilhowie. She was preceded in death by two daughters, her parents, and five sisters. Survivors include her husband, Millard Blevins; two sons, Kenneth Ray Blevins, Timonium, Md., and Harvey Allen Blevins, Cockeysville, Md.; two daughters, Mrs. John (Marie) Stines, Chilhowie, and Mrs. Ralph (Betty) Maxwell, Shrewsbury, Penn.; two daughters-in-law, Janice Blevins and Dawn Blevins; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 15, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. George Osborne officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Heninger | D. Wayne | 11 Sep 1998 | D. Wayne Heninger, age 47, formerly of Chilhowie, died Friday, Sept. 11, 1998 in Columbus, Ohio. He was a graduate of Emory & Henry College and received his master’s of administration degree from Lynchburg College. He attended the Darden School of Business at the University of Virginia. He was a former teacher and athletic coach at Lord Botetourt High School and William Byrd High School where he coached football, baseball and wrestling. Mr. Heninger joined American Electric Power as a purchasing supervisor with the former Appalachian Power Company in 1984. He was promoted to Director of Supply Chain Services in the Procurement and Supply Chain Services Department in 1996. Survivors include his wife of 26 years, Janis Price Heninger; his mother, Molly Hayes Heninger, Chilhowie; two brothers, Jimmy Heninger, Salem, and Gary Lee Heninger, Chilhowie; three uncles; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Sept. 14, at 11 a.m. in Oakey’s North Chapel in Roanoke with Dr. E. Ray Frazier and Dr. Mark Q. Emmick officiating. Funeral services were held at noon Tuesday, Sept. 15, in Chilhowie Christian Church with the Rev. Frank Branson and Dr. Mark Q. Emmick officiating. Interment was in Middle Fork Cemetery in Chilhowie. Oakey’s North Chapel in Roanoke was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Pennington | Nannie Alice | 11 Sep 1998 | Nannie Alice Pennington, age 84, died Friday, Sept. 11, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a native of Konnarock and had lived in Marion for the past 14 years. She was of the Baptist faith and was the widow of Earl G. Pennington. Survivors include two sons, Randall E. Pennington, Marion, and Michael D. Pennington, Martinez, Ga.; three grandsons, Randall E. Pennington Jr., Roanoke, Shane Pennington and Eric Pennington, both of Martinez; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 13, in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles E. “Jody” Blevins officiating. The committal service and interment was conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 14, in Laurel Cemetery, Konnarock. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Petty | Raymond E. | 11 Sep 1998 | Raymond E. Petty, age 78, died Friday, Sept. 11, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Petty was a retired employee of People’s Life Insurance Company. He was an active member of the Grace United Methodist Church where he served as a Sunday School teacher, Superintendent of Sunday School and a Delegate of the annual conference for many years. Mr. Petty was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Army and was a member of the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Roberts Petty of Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Ann and Ron Arnette of Aylette; one son and daughter-in-law, Rev. Ray and Alice Petty of Oak Ridge, Tenn.; three granddaughters, Debbie Petty, Cheryl Petty and Beth Jones and husband Aaron; one grandson, Brian Thomas and wife Anita; one great-granddaughter, Ashtyn Thomas; four sisters, Frances Schmidt of Byron, Mich., Lucy Chapman, Eleanor Daly, and Charlotte Barbrow, all of Saltville. Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 13, at 7 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. George Mowrey officiating. Graveside services were held Monday, Sept. 14, at 11 a.m. at Riverside Cemetery in Rich Valley where military rites were conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Grace United Methodist Church, 720 Grace St., Marion, VA 24354 or the Marion Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 784, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blevins | Annie Blair | 15 Sep 1998 | Annie Blair Hunt Blevins, age 85, of Chilhowie, died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 1998 in the University of Virginia Hospital, Charlottesville. She was the widow of Robert “Bob” Blevins and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include two brothers and sisters-in-law, Vernard and Cheryl Hunt, Plymouth, Mich., and Hiner and Irene Hunt, Port Richey, Fla.; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Betty and Oscar Doss and Irene and Charles Spencer. Funeral services will be conducted today, Sept. 19, at 2 p.m. in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Eller officiating. Burial will be in Macedonia Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Griffin | Charles Clinton | 15 Sep 1998 | Charles Clinton Griffin, age 74, died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 1998 at his home in Saltville. Survivors include his wife, Betty S. Griffin; three sons, Charles Clinton Griffin Jr., Roanoke, Edward “Peanut” Griffin and Joseph Aaron Griffin, both of Saltville; one daughter, Dorothy “Dottie” Griffin, Saltville; four grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 17, at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with the Rev. Steve Warren officiating. Burial followed at the Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Pruitt | Harvey Larry | 15 Sep 1998 | Harvey Larry Pruitt Sr., age 53, of Groseclose, died Tuesday, Sept. 15, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a partner in Pruitt Landscaping for 23 years. Mr. Pruitt was preceded in death by his daughter, April Pruitt Marshall; his parents, Bus and Sylvia Pruitt; and two sisters, Imogene Brooks and Ruth Barnes. He is survived by his wife, Mary Teaster Pruitt of Groseclose; one son, Larry Pruitt Jr., Groseclose; five grandchildren: Bobby Pruitt, Katelin Pruitt, Kelsey Pruitt, Brittney Marshall and Bethany Marshall; four brothers, George “Buddy” Catron of Valdese, N.C., Dennis Edward Pruitt, Marion, Douglas Clyde Pruitt and Millard “Sonny” Pruitt Jr., both of Rural Retreat; three sisters, Patsy Doyle and Suzie Pruitt, both of Marion, and Etta Lee Pruitt of Newton, N.C. Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 18, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial followed in Wassum Cemetery in Atkins. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wilson | Jennings | 15 Sep 1998 | The Rev. Jennings Wilson, age 77, died Tuesday, Sept 15, 1998 in Wellmont Hospice, Bristol, Tenn. He had lived most of his life in Washington County and was a member of the Jackson Memorial Church. He was a retired minister serving for some 55 years and was preceded in death by his first wife, Nancy Catherine Childress Wilson, and by a daughter, Catherine Louise Wilson. Survivors include his wife, Betty Worley Wilson, Bristol; one son, Bobby Jennings Wilson, Danville; four daughters, Eva Mae Frye, Saltville, Joyce Ann Taylor, Chilhowie, Mary Ellen Lord, Marion, and Dorothy Marie Snead, Danville; one stepson, Dale E. Worley, Bristol; one stepdaughter, Diane Worley Booher, Bristol; two brothers, Dewey Wilson and Earl Wilson, both of Bristol, Tenn.; two sisters, Louise Bower, Bristol, Tenn., and Edith Stephens, Bunell, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept 17, in the Farris Funeral Chapel with Pastor Gary Harless and the Rev. Bobby Briggs officiating. Committal services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Sept 18, in the Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to Wellmont Hospice, Steeles Road, Bristol, Tenn., or to the American Cancer Society, 165 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Eastridge | Doris June | 17 Sep 1998 | Doris June Eastridge, age 59, of Saltville, died Thursday, Sept. 17, 1998 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a member of Valley View Assembly of God Church. Survivors include her husband, Jack Eastridge; two sons, Dennis Eastridge, Nashville, Tenn., and Daniel Eastridge, Saltville; one brother, John Cannon, Lynchburg; two sisters, Joan Woodward, Lynchburg, and Norma Kestner, Columbia, S.C.; five grandchildren; one godson, Steve Bobo. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 20, at D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Banks officiating. Burial followed in the Forest Hills Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Russell | Elizabeth Dove | 17 Sep 1998 | Elizabeth Dove McClure Russell, age 61, died Thursday, Sept 17, 1998 at her home in Atkins. Mrs. Russell was a lifelong resident of Smyth County and was preceded in death by her husband Jessie (Jiggs) Russell. Survivors include one son, Steven R. Russell, Atkins; two daughters and sons-in-law, William and Carolyn Hutton, Marion, and Dexter and Kathy Sheets, Chilhowie; one sister, Stella Shuler, Chilhowie; one brother, George H. McClure, Chilhowie; five grandchildren: Tonya Fields, Brandon Hutton, Brian Hutton, Channing Russell and Courtney Sheets; one great- granddaughter. Funeral services will be held today, Sept 19, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Pat Gilbert and the Rev. David Neitch officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Armstrong | Simon D. | 18 Sep 1998 | Simon D. Armstrong, age 76, died Friday, Sept. 18, 1998 at his home in Saltville. He was a veteran of World War II and a retired employee of the Virginia Highway Department. Survivors include his wife, Mae Call Armstrong; two sons, Gary C. Armstrong, Chilhowie, and Danny W. Armstrong, Saltville; three daughters, Linda A. Anderson, Troutdale, Loretta A. Hall, Cary, N.C., and Kathy A. Grinstead, Chilhowie; one brother, Amon “Dick” Armstrong, Saltville; one sister, Margaret Evans, Saltville; nine grandchildren, one great-grandson. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 21, at the Riverside United Methodist Church in Rich Valley with the Rev. Frank Branson officiating. Burial followed in the Riverside Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sult | Marlene | 20 Sep 1998 | Marlene Keyes Sult, age 38, died Sunday, Sept 20, 1998 at her home in Rural Retreat. She is survived by two daughters, Mary Elizabeth Sult and Crystal Dawn Sult, both of the home; her father, Bob Anderson of Rural Retreat; her mother, Myrtle Elizabeth Blevins, Rural Retreat; four sisters, Candy Rose, Wytheville, Eva Sexton, Marion, Ruth McDonald, North Carolina, and Nancy Keyes, Bristol; five brothers, Mike Anderson and Gary Anderson, both of Rural Retreat, Buddy Keys and Gary Keyes, both of Maryland, and Ernie Keyes of Sugar Grove; several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept 22, at 11 a.m. at the Summit Baptist Church with the Rev. Jody Blevins officiating. Interment followed in the Slemp Cemetery in Sugar Grove. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Johnson | Nora Lee Sheets | 23 Sep 1998 | Nora Lee Sheets Johnson, age 83, of Nottingham, Penn., died Wednesday, Sept. 23, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by three children and three brothers. She is survived by her husband, James Ira Johnson, Nottingham, Penn.; five daughters: Mary Lois Reier, Glen Arm, Md., Sandra Marie Stanley, Butler, Tenn., Patricia Gail Wyatt, West Grove, Penn., Nancy Lynn George, Spartanburg, S.C., Carol Jean Rutledge, Conowingo, Md.; four sons: Jimmy Monroe Johnson and Randy Lee Johnson, both of Nottingham, Penn., William Roger Johnson, Butler, Tenn., and Johnny Wayne Johnson, Kennett Square, Penn.; four sisters: Agnes Yates, Switchback, W.Va., Alice Crigger and Ruby Suits, both of Chilhowie, and Hazel Hollars, Trade, Tenn.; one brother, Ray Sheets, Stephenson, W.Va.; several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Sept. 28, at Porters Grove Baptist Church in Conowingo, Md., with the Rev. Mack Arnold officiating. Interment was in the Oxford Cemetery in Oxford, Penn. Edward L. Collins Funeral Home in Oxford, Penn., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Davidson | Texas Farris | 24 Sep 1998 | Texas Farris Davidson, age 63, died Thursday, Sept. 24, 1998 at her home in Marion. Mrs. Davidson was a member of the Marion Baptist Church and member of the Rebekah Sunday School class. She was a retired LPN after 15 years of service with Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Davidson was preceded in death by her husband, Sanders M. Davidson and one brother, William Hudson. She is survived by one daughter, Sandra Davidson Hopkins, Marion; one son, Joseph Bradley Davidson, Atkins; her son-in-law, Dr. Phillip C. Hopkins, Marion; her daughter-in-law, Patty Greer Davidson, Atkins; five grandchildren: Courtney Hopkins, Chase Hopkins, Ashley Davidson, Benjamin Davidson, and Adam Davidson; a special friend, Betty Turley; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Sept. 27, at 2 p.m. at the Marion Baptist Church with Dr. William A. Slater and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Marion Baptist Church, 1258 North Main St., Marion, VA 24354. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Tolbert | Cora Reda | 24 Sep 1998 | Cora Reda Tolbert, age 93, of Saltville, died Thursday, Sept 24, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Franklin Tolbert, and was a member of the Saltville Church of God of Prophecy. Survivors include five sons: Millard C. Tolbert, Greenville, Tenn., Daniel Tolbert, Salem, Laney Tolbert, Alvin Tolbert, and Albert Tolbert, all of Saltville; four daughters: Mrs. Charles (Zella) Thompson and Mrs. Garland (Peggy) Hogston, both of Saltville, Vernie Frye, Marion, and Dorothy Hall, Richmond; three brothers: John Stewart, James Stewart, and Howard Stewart, all of Saltville; two sisters, Lillie Powers, Princeton, W.Va., and Georgia Allison, Saltville; 22 grandchildren; 45 great-grandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Sept 26, at the Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with the Rev. Michael Mangrum officiating. Burial will follow at the Elizabeth Cemetery. | |
| Atwell | Alfred | 29 Jun 1930 | 26 Sep 1998 | Alfred William Atwell, age 68, of Groseclose, died Saturday, Sept. 26, 1998 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. He was born on June 29, 1930 in Smyth County, the son of the late Truby W. and Bertha Gullion Atwell. Mr. Atwell was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was an employee of Virginia House Furniture of Atkins for 32 years as a lumberyard supervisor. He was preceded in death by a brother, Estel Atwell. He is survived by his wife of 42 years, Peggy Stanberry Atwell; one son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Janie Atwell, Groseclose; one grandson, Jason W. Atwell, Groseclose; two brothers and sister- in-law, Walter W. and Doris Atwell, Groseclose, and R.C. Atwell, Hillsville; four sisters and brother-in-law, Ethel Childress, Evelyn Smith and Ruby Cox, all of Crockett, and Gladys and Jimmy Johnson, Rural Retreat; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 29, at 11 a.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Doug Stuart officiating. Interment followed in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the American Cancer Society or to the Rural Retreat Emergency Services. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. |
| Richardson | Aussie J. | 26 Sep 1998 | Aussie J. Richardson, age 62, of Rural Retreat, died Saturday, Sept 26, 1998 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. She attended the Full Gospel Temple in Rural Retreat. She is survived by her husband, John W. Richardson, Rural Retreat; one daughter, Denise Eller, Rural Retreat; three sons, Larry Eller, Marion, Gary Eller, North Wilkesboro, N.C., Kerry “Toby” Eller, Rural Retreat; two sisters, Mrs. Monroe “Margaret” Mason, Chilhowie, and Stella Stewart, Seven Mile Ford; two brothers, James W. Poole, Chilhowie, and her twin, Joseph R. Poole, Nottingham, Penn.; one stepson, Jay Richardson Jr., Marion; 14 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today, Sept 30, at 11 a.m. at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bruce Shelton and the Rev. Hubbart Meadows officiating. Burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bise | John William | 27 Sep 1998 | John William Bise, age 65, of Saltville, died Sunday, Sept. 27, 1998 at Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a member of Reach Out for Christ Church and also attended Miracles by Faith Church. Survivors include his wife, Myrtle V. Bise; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Johnny Bise, Tennessee, and James P. and Mandy J. Bise, Marion; two daughters and son-in-law, Nancy V. and Curtis T. Ratcliff and Judy A. and Johnny Wolford, all of Saltville; three brothers, George Bise and James E. Bise, both of Marion, and Herbert Bise, Baltimore, Md.; three sisters, Mildred Ball, Lebanon, Angelia Griffey, Speedwell, and Darlene Tuggle, Marion; his stepmother, Lola Bise, Marion; 11 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Sept. 30, at 2 p.m. at the Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Danny Keith, the Rev. Steve Warren and the Rev. Curt Havens officiating. Burial will follow in Rich Valley Presbyterian Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Johnson | Mary Alice | 27 Sep 1998 | Mary Alice Johnson, age 76, of Seven Mile Ford, died Sunday, Sept. 27, 1998 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband Daniel Eugene Johnson and a brother Warren Hall. She was a retired employee of Harwood. She is survived by two sons, C. Elgene Johnson, Waynesboro, and W. Mack Johnson, Asheboro, N.C.; four grandchildren, Jennifer Wells, Matthew Johnson, Jeff Johnson and Rebecca Johnson; three sisters, Bertha Roark, Helen Robinson, and Martha Eller, all of Cleghorn; one brother, Bethel Hall, Marion; two daughters-in-law, Marty Johnson and Alice Johnson; grandson-in-law, Scott Wells. Funeral services will be conducted today, Sept. 30, at 11 a.m. at the Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul Jones, the Rev. Floyd Nelson and the Rev. Charles Blevins officiating. Burial will follow in the Middlefork Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Meadows | Roy | 28 Sep 1998 | Roy Meadows, age 58, of Sugar Grove, died Monday, Sept. 28, 1998 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father Loran L. Meadows and two brothers, Earnest and Sea Bee Meadows. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Linda Gail Martin Meadows of the home; three sons, Roy Charles Meadows Jr. of Fredricksburg, James Loran Meadows and fiancee Regina Robinson, Russell Lee Meadows, all of Sugar Grove; three sisters, Shelby Jean and Raymond Vanover, Sugar Grove, Lorraine and Grady Hess, Oakwood, and Anna Jean and Danny Ray Carter, Montvale; seven brothers and sisters-in-law, Charlie C. and Judy Meadows, Tazewell, John Henry Meadows, Honaker, Roger and Pat Meadows and Terry and Sherry Meadows, all of Oakwood, Larry J. and Alma Meadows, Richlands, Bill and Wilma Meadows, Rowe, and Loran and Lilly Meadows, Sugar Grove; his mother, Mary Vernie Meadows, Oakwood; two grandchildren, Roy Charles Meadows III and Linda Anne Marie Meadows; two step-grandchildren, Brandon Robinson and Nichole Robinson; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 2, at 11 a.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Hubert Meadows and the Rev. Oscar Roark officiating. Interment will be in the Blue Springs Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home tonight and Thursday night, 7 to 9 p.m. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Powell | Carl “Eddie” | 28 Sep 1998 | Carl “Eddie” Powell, age 63, died Monday, Sept. 28, 1998 in Jacksonville, Fla. He was preceded in death by his parents, Comer and Nonnie Dean Powell; one brother, Ernest M. Powell and two sisters, Murle J. Powell and Opal P. Leonard. Mr. Powell was born in Marion and had resided in Jacksonville since 1961 where he was a member of Murray Hill Baptist Church. He had served his country in the U.S. Army and was retired from IBM with 30 years of service. He was a graduate of Spartanburg Junior College, Spartanburg, S.C., and the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, Tenn. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Peggy J. Powell of Jacksonville, Fla.; one son, Mark E. Powell of Jacksonville, Fla.; two brothers, Don and Ron Powell, both of Marion; three sisters, Jean Bonham, Sadie Sturgill, and Peggy Snapp, all of Marion; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 1, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Town & Country Funeral Home, Jacksonville, Fla., with the Rev. Jay Stuckey officiating. Interment followed in Riverside Memorial Park, Jacksonville, Fla. Town & Country Funeral Home in Jacksonville, Fla., was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by the Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Bise | Lola Mildred | 29 Sep 1998 | Lola Mildred Bise, age 77, died Tuesday, Sept. 29, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a faithful member at Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church in Atkins where she was a member for years. She also was an employee at Smyth County Community Hospital for 15 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Buchanan Bise. Survivors include one son, James Everette Bise, Marion; two stepsons, George Bise, Marion, and Herbert Hoover Bise, Baltimore, Md.; two daughters, Mrs. Willie (Teressa Darlene) Tuggle, Marion, and Mrs. Rick (Angela Faye) Griffey, Speedwell; one stepdaughter, Mildred Ball, Lebanon; three stepdaughters-in-law, Jeanette Bise, Marion, Myrtle Bise, Broadford, and Vivian Bise, South Carolina; two sons-in-law, Willie Tuggle, Marion, and Rick Griffey, Speedwell; three sisters, Bernice Thompson and Laura Heath, both of Glade Spring, and Ruth Hicks, Saltville; three granddaughters, Heather Hash, Missie Bise and Angie Bise, all of Marion; one grandson-in-law, Kenny Hash, Marion; three grandsons, Travis Bise (special grandson), Mitch Tuggle and Jimmy Bise, all of Marion; 10 step-grandsons; 10 step-granddaughters; 14 nieces and nephews; a special friend, Penny Cumbo. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 1, at Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial followed in the Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Campbell | Charles R. “Dick” | 2 Oct 1998 | Charles R. “Dick” Campbell, age 82, of Saltville, died Friday, Oct. 2, 1998 at Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Campbell was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret H. Campbell. He was a retired employee of Olin, and was a member of the Plasterco Methodist Church. Survivors include two sons, Tony Campbell, Glade Spring, and Charles R. “Dick” Campbell Jr., Olympia, Wash.; one daughter, Mrs. James L. “Buddy” (Doris) Price, Saltville; one brother, Joseph Campbell, Glade Spring; two sisters, Christine McCray and Marcello Broberg, both of Bristol; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5, at Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Robert Cook and the Rev. Robert Layell officiating. Burial followed at the Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Jones | Harold Bascom | 20 Oct 1912 | 3 Oct 1998 | Harold Bascom Jones, age 85, of Harrisonburg, died Saturday, Oct. 3, 1998 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital. Mr. Jones was born Oct. 20, 1912 in Marion to the late Lundy Olivia Hutton and Fred Jones. He was married to the late Eva Sheffield Jones. He was a member of West Side Baptist Church in Harrisonburg. Mr. Jones was a 1963 graduate of Longwood College in Farmville receiving his B.S. in education. He spent 42 years as a high school teacher and coach. After having taught in numerous Virginia schools, he retired in 1976 from Harrisonburg High School. Prior to coming to Harrisonburg, he taught and coached in Sugar Grove, Fries, Independence, Fort Chiswell and at Randolph Henry in Charlotte County. Mr. Jones was an artist and wood carver of distinction. He was preceded in death by a sister, Helen Jones Furniss Martin of Richmond. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Ronald T. Ward of Charleston, S.C.; one son and daughter-in-law, Harold B. “Jr.” and Grace D. Jones of Woodbridge; four grandchildren: Tina Michelle Ward Barham of Roanoke, Cynthia Adair Ward Brewer and Ronald T. Ward Jr., both of Summerville, S.C., and Sherwin Vincent Jones of Harrisonburg; six great-grandchildren; four sisters: Nannie Jones Burrill of Brunswick, Maine, Imogene Jones Miller of Southern Pines, N.C., Ruby Jones Sutphin of Crossville, Tenn., and Velma Jones McAbee of Harriman, Tenn. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Dr. William A. Slater officiating. Entombment followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery in Marion. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. |
| Camacho | Spencer Wade | 3 Oct 1998 | Spencer Wade Camacho, age one month old, died Saturday, Oct. 3, 1998 in the Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tenn. He was preceded in death by a brother, Preston Lee Camacho. | |
| Robbins | Bessie Elizabeth | 3 Oct 1998 | Bessie Elizabeth Robbins, age 68, of Saltville, died Saturday, Oct 3, 1998 at Smyth County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ramsy “Yank” Robbins. Surviving are six sons: Jeff Robbins, Don Robbins, Billy Robbins, and Bobby Robbins, all of Saltville, Rufus Robbins and Jesse Robbins, both of Chilhowie; one daughter, Patricia Smith, Saltville; six brothers: William Thomas, Glen Thomas, Elmer Thomas and Sam Thomas, all of Saltville, Joe Thomas and Rufus Thomas, both of Marion; two sisters, Callie Anderson and Mary Sage, both of Marion; seven grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct 6, at Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kyle French officiating. Burial followed at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Tibbs | Ruth | 3 Oct 1998 | Ruth Tibbs, age 82, died Saturday, Oct 3, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of Foy Holmes Tibbs. Surviving are two daughters and a son-in-law, Lona Hoel of Pulaski, and Elaine and Carl Morris of Marion; three sons and daughters-in-law, James and Mary Bell Tibbs of Marion, Joe and Edna Tibbs of Glade Spring, and William and Mary Tibbs, Windsor, N.C.; two sisters, Dora Lee Woods of Atkins, and Mary Fain of Damascus; two brothers, Claude Tibbs of Marion and James Armstrong of Atkins; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct 6, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev.. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wood | Stella Frances | 4 Oct 1998 | Stella Frances Wood, age 77, of Oxford, Penn., formerly of Taylors Valley, died Sunday, Oct 4, 1998 in Southern Chester County Medical Center, West Grove, Penn. She had lived in Oxford for 54 years and was a homemaker. She was a member of Taylors Valley Church of Christ and was the widow of Frank E. Wood Sr. Survivors include two sons, Louis D. Wood II, and Frank E. Wood Jr., both of Oxford, Penn.; two daughters, Mary J. Osborne, Damascus, and Betty W. Neyman, Oxford, Penn.; one brother, Marvin Richardson, Damascus; three sisters, Effie Sheets, Chilhowie, Martha Pennington, Green Cove, and Mary Shortt, Taylors Valley; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Oct 7, in Oxford with interment in Oxford Cemetery. Edward L. Collins Funeral Home in Oxford, Penn., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Osborne | Lee | 5 Oct 1998 | Lee Osborne, age 73, died Monday, Oct. 5, 1998 at his home in Glade Spring. He was a member of Old Glade Presbyterian Church. Surviving are his wife, Jewel L. Osborne, Glade Spring; two sons, Frederick L. Osborne, Meadowview, and Michael R. Osborne, Greensboro, N.C.; five sisters: Helen Weaver, Lansing, N.C., Lola Wiles, Rugby, Irene Whitlow, Charlotte, N.C., Wilma Barnes, Bel Aire, Md., and Marie Smart, Orlando, Fla.; one brother, Roger Osborne, Rugby; six grandchildren; five great- grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Oct. 6, at 7 p.m. at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tim Byrd officiating. A committal service will be conducted today, Oct. 7, at 11 a.m. at the Haw Orchard Cemetery in Grayson County. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice Support Services of Washington County, P.O. Box 103, Abingdon, VA 24210 or to the Flower Fund of the Old Glade Presbyterian Church. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Fisher | Rosa Lee | 6 Oct 1998 | Rosa Lee Fisher, age 80, of Rural Retreat, died Tuesday, Oct. 6, 1998 at the home of her son in Brinklow, Md. She was the widow of K.R. Fisher. She was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late William H. (Burr) and Molly Elizabeth Shupe Holston. Mrs. Fisher was a retired employee of Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute in Marion. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Rosa Mary and Larry Reedy, Rural Retreat; two sons and daughters-in-law, James C. and Naomi Fisher, Brinklow, Md., and Rodney and Frankie Fisher, Ridgely, Md.; one sister, Virgie H. Jones, Rural Retreat; nine grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Oct. 10, at 1 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Paul Malinowski officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Community Church Cemetery in Rural Retreat. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Campbell | Elizabeth M. | 19 Mar 1905 | 7 Oct 1998 | Elizabeth M. Campbell, age 92, died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 1998 at her home in Marion. She was born in 1905, the daughter of Harvey and Katherine Marsh of Parkersburg, W.Va. Following her graduation from Fairmont Normal School in Fairmont, W.Va., she studied drama at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in New York City. In 1928 she married Richard Campbell of Marion. They lived in Tioga, W.Va., until 1947 when they moved to Marion. Libby Campbell authored two books, Swing Old Adam and Make Me a Falcon. She was invited to speak locally and nationally on a wide range of cultural topics. In 1986, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dick Campbell. She is survived by one daughter, Sally Baughman of Alexandria; two sons and daughters-in-law, Dr. and Mrs. Joseph C. Campbell of Bassett, and Dr. and Mrs. Robert R. Campbell of Goldsboro, N.C.; one sister, Angela Petersen of High Point, N.C.; one brother, Robert Marsh of Valdosta, Ga.; six grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Oct. 10, at 11 a.m. at Royal Oak Presbyterian Church with Dr. Sheldon Sorge officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
| Myers | Etta Hayden | 7 Oct 1998 | Etta Hayden Myers, age 92, of Ceres, died Wednesday, Oct. 7, 1998 at Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of Kent Harrison Myers. Mrs. Myers was a resident of the Lick Creek Community of Ceres and for the last five years she had made her home with her daughter Bonnie in Saltville. She is survived by four daughters and one son-in-law, Bonnie and Alexander Somervell of Saltville, Edith Gillespie and Nora Atwell, both of Marion, and Mary Shupe of Ceres; two sons and daughters- in-law, Wallace and Lettie Myers and Elmer and Peggy Myers, all of Ceres; 15 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; 19 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 9, at 2 p.m. at Zion United Methodist Church in Nebo with the Rev. Steve Hutton, the Rev. Charles Turley, the Rev. Larry Patton and Brother Larry Smith officiating. Burial followed in Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery in Nebo. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Schrader | Anna Charlotte | 7 Oct 1998 | Anna Charlotte Schrader, age 74, died Wednesday, Oct 7, 1998 at her home in Marion. She was a native of Smyth County, was the widow of William J. “Bill” Schrader and was a member of the East End Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Aileen Oakes, and Pat and Charlie Pruitt, all of Marion; one son, Bill Schrader, Asheville, N.C.; one sister and brother-in-law, Sarah and Bob Williams, Kokomo, Ind.; one brother, John Harris, Waynesboro; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Oct 10, at 11 a.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Paul Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Campbell | Nettie Louise Shupe | 23 Nov 1931 | 8 Oct 1998 | Nettie Louise Shupe Campbell, age 66, died Thursday, Oct. 8, 1998 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. Mrs. Campbell was born Nov. 23, 1931 in Marion. She was preceded in death by her husband, Peyton H. Campbell; her father, J.D. (Dave) Shupe Sr.; and two sisters, Mrs. Preston (Betty) Harris Sr., and Mrs. Sydney (Sally) Taylor; one brother, William T. (Billy) Shupe; one great- niece, Kaley D. Harris; and two great-nephews, Justin Spiers and Douglas Poblete. She is survived by her mother, Mrs. J.D. (Kate) Shupe Sr. of Marion; one son and daughter-in- law, Peyton V. and Janet Campbell, Bristol; one daughter and son-in-law, D’Wanna and Garland Greenwood of Marion; two brothers and sister-in-law, J.D. Shupe Jr., and John P. and Janet Shupe of Marion; seven sisters and brothers-in-law, Mrs. Larry (Mary Lee) Merola, Rockville, Md.; Mrs. Arlen (Lula Kate) Eller, New Market; Mrs. Albert (Maria) Smith Sr., and Mrs. Robert (Joan) Snider Sr., Glade Spring; Mrs. Wiley (Jane) Colley Sr., Mrs. Ford (Edith) Sage and Mrs. Wayne (Helen) Heffinger, all of Marion; four grandchildren, Zena and Athena Campbell, Bristol, Chad Winebarger and Joshua Greenwood, both of Marion; several nieces and nephews; her husband’s family; and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Oct. 11, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
| Horne | David Jacob “D.J.” | 8 Oct 1998 | David Jacob (D.J.) Horne, age 91, of Rural Retreat, died Thursday, Oct. 8, 1998 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. Mr. Horne was born in Smyth County, the son of the late David Jacob Sr. and Jennie Hutton Horne. He was a graduate of Emory & Henry College and the University of South Dakota. He was an educator as a teacher, principal, and superintendent in Virginia schools for 25 years. He was a veteran of World War II, a life member of the VFW, the DAV and a member of the Blue Springs United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Helen Ann Corns and a granddaughter, Cecilia Corns, both of Martinsville. He is survived by his wife, Opal F. Horne; one daughter and spouse, Sue and Keith Denney of Rural Retreat; three granddaughters and spouses, Suzanne and Dennis Scott, Debbie and Mike Wilkerson, all of Rural Retreat, and Kristie and Mark Myers of Marion; one grandson and spouse, David and Sandra Corns, Martinsville; seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Oct. 11, at 1:30 p.m. at the Blue Springs United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bill Perkins officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with military graveside rites being conducted by Marion VFW Post 4667. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service. The family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Blue Springs Cemetery Fund. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Widener | Willard E. | 8 Oct 1998 | Willard E. Widener, age 68, died Thursday, Oct 8, 1998 at his home in Glade Spring. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County, a farmer and was of the Christian faith. Survivors include his wife, Mary M. Widener; five daughters, Tiny Johnson and Elsie Thomas, both of Glade Spring, Louise Owens and Lib Thomas, both of Damascus, and Geneva Wyatt, Meadowview; two sons, Junior Widener and Tim Widener, both of Damascus; three sisters, Maggie Thomas and Margie Stanley, both of Glade Spring, and Helen Compton, Maryland; five brothers, John Widener, Jim Widener, June Widener and Alfred Widener, all of Glade Spring, and Marvin Widener, North Carolina; 24 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Oct 11, at 2 p.m. in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. J.L. DeBord and the Rev. Kenneth Poston officiating. Burial was in Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Glade Spring. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cassell | Lola Mae | 10 Oct 1998 | Lola Mae Cassell, age 80, formerly of Marion, died Saturday, Oct. 10, 1998 in Manassas. She was the widow of Richard Cassell and had served as housekeeper for Old Town Inn in Manassas for many years. She is survived by four daughters: Phyllis Taylor, Culpeper, Frances Cook, Strasburg, Barbara Thompson, Mt. Joy, Penn., and Kate Wyatt, Chilhowie; five sons, Bruce Musser, Ronald Cassell, Roger Cassell, Howard Musser and William Musser, all of Manassas; three sisters, Sarah Combs and Leona Burns, both of Manassas, and Rosa Gahley, Boise, Idaho; 30 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial followed in Attoway Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Comer | Lena K. Hodge | 10 Oct 1998 | Lena K. Hodge Comer, age 89, of Saltville, died Saturday, Oct. 10, 1998 at Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of her first husband, Guley “Bill” Hodge and the widow of her second husband, Ralph B. Comer. She was a member of the Madam Russell United Methodist Church, Order of the Eastern Star and Senior Citizens of Saltville. Survivors include two sons, Charles E. Hodge, Trenton, N.J., and Shirley G. Hodge, Saltville; four daughters: Rosetta Thomas, Dimple Sauls and Elizabeth Osborne, all of Saltville, and Margaret King, Petersburg; three daughters-in-law, Claire Hodge, Nelle Hodge and Betty Hodge; two sons-in-law, Sherrel Sauls and Robert King; 26 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, in Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Scott Robertson-Gouge and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| DeBord | Mary J. | 10 Oct 1998 | Mary J. DeBord, age 74, of Seven Mile Ford, died Saturday, Oct. 10, 1998 at Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of Earl H. DeBord.Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia M. and James Aker, Abingdon, and Joyce D. and Michael Stanger, Riverside, Calif.; four sisters, Virginia James, Finleyville, Penn., Vivian Anderson and Dorothy Goodman, both of Abingdon, and June Smith, Evans, Ga.; three brothers, James E. Jones, Damascus, Thomas H. Jones Jr., Sunset Beach, N.C., and David L. Jones, Ninnekah, Okla.; two very special friends, Callie and Barbara; many other friends and relatives. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 11 a.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial was in Old Glade Cemetery. Pallbearers were Merle Worley, Richard Copenhaver, Charlie Goodman, David Smith, Buddy Tuell and Tommy Casey. Honorary pallbearers were Dr. Rodolfo Ceballos, Dr. Fernando Garzon, Ed Hayden, Wayne Vanhoy, Dr. Clay Brinson, Dr. Thomas VanDyke, Bob Francisco, Jerold Helwig, and Newell Johnson. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Thomas | Helen F. | 11 Oct 1998 | Helen F. Thomas, age 78, of Glade Spring, died Sunday, Oct 11, 1998 in Valley Health Care Center. She was the widow of G.W. Thomas and was also preceded in death by a son, George R. Thomas. Survivors include two sons, David Thomas, Glade Spring and Jeff Thomas, Lewisburg, W.Va.; three brothers, Bob Farris, Jessup, Ga., Bolden Farris and W.C. Farris, both of Saltville; two sisters, Cleo Owens, Glade Spring, and Mary Sue Grady, Fayettville, N.C.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Oct 14, at 2 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Tom Sullivan officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Rose Cemetery. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Brockman | Katherine Kelley | 12 Oct 1998 | Katherine Kelley Brockman, age 28, died Monday, Oct. 12, 1998 from injuries received in an automobile accident in Wytheville. She was a native of Marion, a graduate of Marion Senior High School and Emory & Henry College. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church and a volunteer for the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Smyth County where she served as a “Big Sister” since 1993. She is survived by her mother, Linda Huber of Marion; her father, Preston Brockman of Marion; one sister, Anne Preston Brockman of Blacksburg; her grandmother, Ruby Katherine Sheets of Bristol; one uncle, Ken Brockman of Knoxville, Tenn.; one aunt, Kathy Cumbow and husband Bobby of Bristol; three cousins, Matthew, Sarah and Drew Cumbow; a stepmother, Ann Whitmore of Marion; a stepfather, Bill Huber of Marion; four stepsisters, Katie Huber, Erin Huber, Betsy Taylor and Mary Ellen Marcus; three stepbrothers, Ivan Huber, George Edwin Gallian and Richard Scott Gallian; a special “Little Sister,” Lori Goodman. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 15, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church in Marion with burial in Rose Lawn Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Smyth County, P.O. Box 738, Marion, VA 24354. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Martin | Catherine Blevins | 12 Oct 1998 | Catherine Blevins Martin, age 74, died Monday, Oct. 12, 1998 at Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a native of Konnarock, retired from D.G. Mouldings and was a member of St. Matthews Lutheran Church. Mrs. Martin was preceded in death by her mother Lessie Denny Blevins, and her father Roscoe Blevins, a sister Isabelle Pennington and a stepson Tommy Lynn Martin. She is survived by her husband, Blaine Martin of Marion; three sons, Elmer Allen Barker of Glade Spring, Everett Leon Barker and William Kelly Barker, both of Abingdon; two sisters, Rachel Marrissette of Newport News, and Hazel Pennington of Konnarock; one brother, Bill Blevins of Luray; two stepdaughters, Linda Martin Richardson of Damascus, and Norma Martin Fama of Beckley, W.Va.; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 15, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with burial to follow in Rosewood Memorial Gardens, Rural Retreat. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Stephenson | Kate Belle | 12 Oct 1998 | Kate Belle Stephenson, age 97, of Saltville, died Monday, Oct 12, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Miss Stephenson was a prominent member of the Chatham Hill First Church of God, and a member of the Smyth County Retired Teachers Association. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. James Andy Stephenson; two brothers, Claude Stephenson and Lee Stephenson; one sister, Gray Stephenson; and two nephews, Dr. Robert Stephenson and Peery Stephenson. Survivors include one sister, Mary K. (Polly) Stephenson, Rich Valley; one sister-in-law, Edith Crippen, Saracotta, Fla.; six nieces and nephews: David Stephenson, Julia Ferrell, Carol McCulloch, Roy Scott Stephenson, Peggy Stephenson, Sandra S. Long; 12 great-nieces and nephews; 8 great-great-nieces and nephews; many cousins. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct 16, at the Chatham Hill First Church of God in Rich Valley with the Rev. Bob Shupe, and the Rev. Rich Cardot officiating. Burial followed in Ridgedale Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Chatham Hill First Church of God or to the Nebo Rescue Squad or Fire Department. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Vipperman | Louis Andrew | 12 Oct 1998 | Louis Andrew Vipperman, age 72, of Rural Retreat, died Monday, Oct 12, 1998 in the Baptist Hospital, Winston- Salem, N.C. Mr. Vipperman was born in Atkins, the son of the late Andrew Jackson and Eva Mary Schneider Vipperman. He attended the Mt. View Church of God in Saltville, was a veteran of the U.S. Army, World War II, and was an honorary member of the Rural Retreat Volunteer Fire Dept. He is survived by his wife, Rachel Overbay Vipperman of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Dennis and Eva Vipperman, Rural Retreat; two grandchildren, Mary Ann Vipperman of Rural Retreat, and Pvt. Jason Vipperman, U.S. Army, Ft. Sill, Okla.; four sisters, Luella Authenrieth, Rural Retreat, Ruby Cook and Myrtle Zellman, both of Bel Air, Md., and Virgie Whitley of Havre de Grace, Md.; one brother, Clarence William Vipperman, Dalzell, S.C.; a sister-in-law, Viola Overbay, Atkins; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct 15, at 2 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Stephen Tilley, the Rev. Thomas Bunting, and the Rev. Bob Neese officiating. Interment will follow in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat with Marion VFW Post 4667 conducting graveside military rites. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Volunteer Fire Dept. or the Rural Retreat Emergency Services. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight at the Lindsey Funeral Home or at the residence any time. | |
| McKinnon | William Richard | 14 Oct 1998 | William Richard McKinnon, age 74, died Wednesday, Oct. 14, 1998 at Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a long time member of Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church, and a veteran of World War II having served in the South Pacific. Mr. McKinnon was preceded in death by his first wife, Monnie Sturgill McKinnon. He is survived by his wife Juanita Griffith McKinnon of Marion; two daughters, Debbie Owens and Gerry Moore, both of Marion; three sons, Richard McKinnon and Mark McKinnon, both of Marion, and Gary McKinnon of Jarratt; two sisters, Mabel Henderlite of Atkins, and Virginia Leonard of Rockville, Md.; two brothers, Scott McKinnon and Paul McKinnon, both of Marion; one stepdaughter, Brenda Viers of Chilhowie; one stepson, David Griffith of Chilhowie; three grandsons; three granddaughters; two step-grandsons. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 16, at 11 a.m. at Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Sage and the Rev. Mike Owens officiating. Burial followed in Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church Cemetery in Chilhowie where military rites were conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Stidham | Ursula | 14 Oct 1998 | Ursula Murst Stidham, age 59, died Wednesday, Oct 14, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Ms. Stidham was the daughter of the late Carl Murst and Katherine Murst of Frankfort, Germany. She was formerly of Tulia, Texas and moved to Smyth County in 1994. She is survived by two special friends, Delores Boehm and Margaret Graves, both of Marion; her very special pet and companion Missy; and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct 16, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Round Hill Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wolfe | Beulah | 14 Oct 1998 | Beulah Hawthorne Wolfe, age 78, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, Oct 14, 1998 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. Mrs. Wolfe was the widow of Gerald Sheffey Wolfe. She was an active member of the Chilhowie Business and Professional Women”s Club, Smyth County Homemakers Club and the Apple Festival Committee. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Marion. She was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Robert Tyler Wolfe. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, John R. (Bob) and Velma Wolfe Sr., and David Lee and Lois H. Wolfe Sr., both of Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Geraldine and James Crusenberry, Saltville; five grandsons: James Richard Crusenberry, William Stephen Crusenberry, John Robert “Robbie” Wolfe Jr., Wesley Blake Wolfe and David Lee Wolfe Jr.; three granddaughters, Beth C. Taylor, Tammy W. Boardwine and Michelle W. Lester; two step- granddaughters, Melissa K. Wyatt and Mindy Keen; four great-grandsons; four great- granddaughters; one step-great-grandson; one sister, Belle Hawthorne, Chilhowie. Funeral services will be conducted today, Oct 17, at 2 p.m. in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with Grant Miller and Chuck Herrell officiating. Burial will be in the St. James Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Anderson | Bess L. | 12 Feb 1919 | 15 Oct 1998 | Bess L. Anderson, age 79, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 1998 at Francis Marion Manor. Mrs. Anderson was a member of the Cedar Bluff Baptist Church. She was born in Smyth County on Feb. 12, 1919 and was the daughter of the late James M. Lambert and Emma L. Lambert. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Pansy A. Fulton; a brother, James L. Lambert; and one sister, Lois L. Jones. She is survived by her husband of 59 years, Charles C. Anderson of Rural Retreat; two daughters and three sons-in-law, Carol and Mike Musser of Rural Retreat, Nancy and Bobby Keyes of Corbin, Ky., and Rodney Fulton of Roanoke; one sister, Helen L. Williams of Johnson City, Tenn.; one sister-in-law, Katherine B. Lambert of Vinton; six grandchildren: Robin Musser of Abingdon, Mick and Ed Musser of Rural Retreat, Tim Fulton and Julie Hertzberg of Roanoke, and Jennifer Keyes of Corbin, Ky.; two great- grandchildren; a special friend, Daisy Sage; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Oct. 17, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Eddie Beck and the Rev. Grady Byrd officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
| Cale | Charles S. “Charlie” | 15 Oct 1998 | Charles S. “Charlie” Cale, age 85, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 1998 at his home in Marion. Mr. Cale was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his wife Bertha M. Cale; his parents, C.F. and Harriet Cale; and two grandchildren, Kevin and Crystal Cale. He is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Lillie and Sam Hayden, Ilene and Dale Blevins, all of Marion, and Reba and Mike Call of Lebanon; four sons and daughters-in-law, Clarence and Mary Cale, Fletcher and Imogene Cale, Charles and Jerri Cale and James and Erma Cale, all of Marion; two sisters, Belle Thomas and Beulah Burrier, both of Salem; two brothers, Victor Cale of Marion, and Marion Cale of Cayce, S.C.; nine grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Oct. 17, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Pastor Jerry Alley and the Rev. J.T. Osborne officiating. Burial will follow in Attoway Cemetery where full military rites will be conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Dixon | Marie Armstrong | 15 Oct 1998 | Marie Armstrong Dixon, age 83, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 1998 at her home in Atkins. She is the widow of William B. “Dutch” Dixon. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Vickie Dixon of Atkins and Claude and Aleane Hash of Marion; two sisters, Hazel Oaks of Johnson City, Tenn., and Lucille Ross of Big Island; one brother, Vernon Armstrong of Richmond; two granddaughters, Dena and husband Bruce Konopasek of Elizabethtown, N.C., and Cindy and husband Rusty Blanton of Boone, N.C.; four great-grandchildren: Lacey and Katie Konopasek and Amanda and Jamie Blanton. Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 19, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Calvin Tabor officiating. Burial followed in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Fleenor | Joyce Ferguson | 15 Oct 1998 | Joyce Ferguson Fleenor, age 50, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 1998 at her home in Marion. She is survived by her husband, William “Bill” Fleenor Sr. of Marion; two sons, William “Billy” Fleenor Jr., and David Dwayne Fleenor, both of Marion. one sister and brother-in- law, Sue and Rickey Schwartz of Seven Mile Ford; one brother and sister-in-law, Bobby and Donna Ferguson of Marion; two grandchildren, Justin Lee Fleenor and Kayla Marie Fleenor. Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct. 18, at 2 p.m. at Gethsemane Baptist Church with the Rev. Pat Gilbert and the Rev. Avery Sheets officiating. Entombment followed in Rose Lawn Mausoleum. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest Virginia, 540 West Main St., Wytheville, VA 24382. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Kimberling | Marie F. | 15 Oct 1998 | Marie F. Kimberling, age 74, died Thursday, Oct. 15, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Johnny Kyle Kimberling of Atkins; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Linda and Doug Hayden, Frances Kimberling and Virginia and Gary Mathena, all of Atkins; two sisters, Louise Crigger of Marion, and Jean Jones of Atkins; one grandson, Wayne Hayden and wife Michelle; three granddaughters, Angel Shupe and husband Kevin, Trish Davenport and husband Matt, and April Spain and husband Tripp; six great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct. 18, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Ron Whitener and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Pleasant Hill Cemetery. The Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Rhea | Dennis E. | 15 Oct 1998 | Dennis E. Rhea, age 47, died Thursday, Oct 15, 1998 in Oklahoma City Veteran”s Hospital in Oklahoma. Mr. Rhea was a native of Saltville and had been a resident of Seiling, Okla., for the past year. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War having served in the United States Marine Corp. He was preceded in death by his mother, Evelyn Sue Rhea. Survivors include his wife, Cheryl Rhea; two daughters, Darla Stone and Tanya Rhea, both of Richmond; his father, Millard E. Rhea, Saltville; one sister, Brenda Aker, Saltville; four stepchildren: Shannon Hoyt and Stacy Hoyt, both of Holtville, Calif., Kelly Green and Joe Hoyt, both of Seiling, Okla.; three grandchildren, Rob Stone, New York, Collin Hoyt, California, Fayth Green, Seiling, Okla.; one nephew, Brandon Aker, Saltville. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Oct 25, at 3 p.m. at the Buckeye Hollow Pentecostal Holiness Church. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sherwood | Hildred Kelly | 15 Oct 1998 | Hildred Kelly Sherwood, age 82, died Thursday, Oct 15, 1998 at her home in Adwolfe. She was a lifelong resident of Smyth County, a homemaker all of her life, and was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Sherwood was preceded in death by her husband, Aulden Sherwood. Survivors include two daughters, Doris Sherwood Brooks and Norma Sherwood Parks, both of Marion; one granddaughter, Teresa Brooks Powers, Marion; one sister, Betty Hilton, Gap Mills, W.Va.; two brothers, Glen Kelly, Ider, Ala., and Raymond Kelly, Shreveport, La.; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct 18, at 2 p.m. in Barnett”s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Neitch and the Rev. Bob Surber officiating. Burial followed in Riverside Cemetery. Barnett”s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Grady | Howard L. | 16 Oct 1998 | Howard L. Grady, age 58, of Saltville, died Friday, Oct. 16, 1998 at Smyth County Community Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Wanda M. Grady; three sons, Michael Grady and Jeff Grady, both of Saltville, and Eugene Grady of the home; two daughters, Karen Puckett and Angela Robbins, both of Saltville; one niece, Sylvia Chapman, California; three grandchildren, Jamie Puckett, Bethany Puckett and Tiffany Grady. Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 17, at Mahanaim Cemetery in Clinchburg with the Rev. Bobby Collins officiating. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hiler | Okie Beatress Grubb | 16 Oct 1998 | Okie Beatress Grubb Hiler, age 89, died Friday, Oct. 16, 1998 in Francis Marion Manor. She is survived by two sisters, Goldie Barker of Troutdale and Susie Cline, Elkton, Md.; two brothers, Herbert Grubb of Pulaski, and Jay Grubb of Troutdale; two stepchildren, Louise Tilson, Chilhowie, and Betty Ward of Kingsport, Tenn.; several step-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral service were held Monday, Oct. 19, in Barnett”s Funeral Chapel at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Charles “Chuck” Herrell officiating. Burial followed in the Troutdale Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sukle | Sylvia M. | 25 Dec 1913 | 17 Oct 1998 | Sylvia M. (Schivitz) Sukle, age 84, died Saturday, Oct 17, 1998 in Ohio. She was the widow of Vincent Sukle. She was born Dec 25, 1913, the daughter of the late Frank and Christine Schivitz. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Millie Sivic and Esther Lampe, and one brother, Edward Schivitz. She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Patricia and Winfred Bachstein, and Carole Pierce, all of Ohio; one son and daughter-in-law, Vincent Jr. D.D.S. and Suzanne Sukle, Marion; six grandchildren: Kathleen Goss and husband Craig, James Bachstein MD and wife Theresa, William Szabo Jr. and wife Lodzia, Laura Sukle, Jason Sukle and Elizabeth Sukle; five great-grandchildren: one brother, Louis Schivitz. Services were held Monday, Oct 19, at Hillcrest Memorial Park, Bedford Heights, Ohio. A memorial mass will be held at Holy Trinity Church, Bedford Heights, Ohio at a later date. The Vales-Seidel-Kleve Funeral Home of Bedford Heights, Ohio was in charge of arrangements. |
| McVey | Everett Franklin | 17 Oct 1998 | Everett Franklin McVey, age 64, of Abingdon, died Saturday, Oct. 17, 1998 in Cambridge House, Bristol, Tenn. He was a native of Chilhowie and a member of the Shakesville Church of Christ. Survivors include his wife, Eleanor Ruth Snapp McVey; one daughter, Tiny Lee McClanahan, Abingdon; one brother, Sam McVey, Chilhowie; two special family members, Sherman and Joyce Holmes; several nieces and nephews. Private graveside services were held with the Rev. Ernie DePew officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given to the family, c/o Williams Funeral Home, Box 277, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wyatt | Blaine H. | 17 Oct 1998 | Blaine H. Wyatt, age 82, of Konnarock, died Saturday, Oct 17, 1998 at Highlands Retirement Village in Abingdon. He was a native of Ashe County, N.C., and had lived in Konnarock most of his life. He was a veteran of the Army Air Force during World War II and attended Konnarock Baptist Church. He is survived by one sister, Carrington Miller, Konnarock; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct 20, at Konnarock Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles E. “Jody” Blevins officiating. Burial followed in the Konnarock Community Cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Barker | Robert L. | 18 Oct 1998 | Robert L. Barker, age 57, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 1998 at his home in Saltville. Mr. Barker was a member of the St. Paul Episcopal Church and the Glade Spring Presbyterian Church. He was a graduate of The Hargrave Military Academy, Chatham, Emory & Henry College, and The Charles Morris Price School of Advertising and Marketing, Philadelphia, Penn. Survivors include his wife, Elizabeth (Niz) Porterfield Barker; two stepdaughters, Amanda Hamilton Volk and Anne Breckenridge Hite; his stepmother, Mildred Barker, Kingsport, Tenn. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 21, at the St. Paul Episcopal Church with the Rev. Bill Pickle and the Rev. Tim Bird officiating. Burial will follow in the Holston Conference Cemetery in Emory. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Emory & Henry College, P.O. Box 950, Emory, VA 24327, or the Va. Hospice Care, c/o Hospice Fund, 308 Hickory Ave., Rural Retreat, VA 24368. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cregger | Betty Davidson | 18 Oct 1998 | Betty Davidson Cregger, age 77, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a native of Smyth County, a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by one son, Melvin Snow Cregger Jr. Survivors include her husband, Melvin Snow Cregger Sr., Rich Valley; two daughters, Claudine Tibbs, Ceres, and Gussie Campbell, Portsmouth, N.H.; one sister, Dorothy Cubbage, Springfield, La.; two granddaughters, Sheila Campbell and Betty Cassell; two grandsons, Joey Tibbs and Rick Campbell; eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Oct. 21, at 2 p.m. in Barnett”s Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Steve Hutton and the Rev. Charles Turley officiating. Burial will follow in the Cregger Family Cemetery in Rich Valley. Barnett”s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Kelley | Helen Virginia | 18 Oct 1998 | Helen Virginia Kelley, age 75, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 1998 at her home in Tannersville. Mrs. Kelley attended the Little Valley Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Sally and Press Abel; three sisters, Dora Abel, Ruth Wyatt and Louise Holmes; and one brother, Harvey George Abel. Surviving are her husband, Harold Kelley; one son, H.C. Kelley, Saltville; two daughters, Donna Holmes, Maryville, Tenn., and Arlene Hager, Tazewell; six sisters: Oakie Palmer, Marion, Elma Palmer, Glade Spring, Curtis Vanhoozier, Tannersville, Margaret Taylor, Saltville, and Vernie Smith, Beckley, W.Va.; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the Little Valley Christian Church with the Rev. Bill Cahill officiating. Burial followed in the Crabtree Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Morris | Charlotte Lee | 18 Oct 1998 | Charlotte Lee Morris, age 74, died Sunday, Oct. 18, 1998 at Smyth County Community Hospital. She is survived by her mother, Marilyn Spriggs Morris of Marion; one brother and sister-in-law, Jerry and Happy Morris of Marion; two aunts, Erma Morris of Elizabethton, Tenn., and Shirley Hutton of Baltimore, Md.; a host of cousins. Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 19, at 7 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Oct. 20, at 11 a.m. at Round Hill Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. Morris | |
| Vannoy | Della | 18 Oct 1998 | Della Gray Vannoy, age 85, of Glade Spring, died Sunday, Oct 18, 1998 in the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was a lifelong resident of Glade Spring, was a Baptist and was the widow of the Rev. John F. Vannoy. She was also preceded in death by a son, Billy Vannoy. Survivors include seven daughters: Robert (Berbie) Vannoy and Sue Ann Peters, both of Glade Spring, Rebecca (Becky) Dunn, Abingdon, Louise Thomas, Chilhowie, Mary Dunn, Falls Church, Betty McKaughan, Joppa, Md., and Etta Havens, Indiana; five sons: Frank Vannoy, John Vannoy Jr., James E. (Jim) Vannoy, all of Glade Spring, Jack Vannoy, Abingdon, and George Vannoy, Chilhowie; 43 grandchildren; 69 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Oct 21, in the Glade Spring Baptist Church with the Rev. Dennis Blazier, the Rev. Paul Jones and the Rev. Rick Vannoy officiating. Interment will follow in Sunset Memorial Park, Damascus. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Evans | John G. | 23 Feb 1917 | 19 Oct 1998 | John G. Evans, age 81, of Princeton, W.Va., formerly of Superior, died Monday, Oct. 19, 1998 at the Princeton Community Hospital. Mr. Evans was born Feb. 23, 1917 in Seven Mile Ford, the son of the late William Washington and Josie Mae Gross Evans. He had worked in the coal industry for more than 45 years retiring in 1980 as mine superintendent and general manager for the Cannelton Coal Company and Industries Inc., Pocahontas Division at Superior, W.Va. He moved to Princeton in 1978. He was a member of the Hylton Memorial United Methodist Church at Superior. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Brenda Jane Evans; five brothers, Tom, Gaylord, Marvin “Carl,” Bill and James Evans; and one sister, Emma Evans. Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Dorothy Lillian White Evans; two sons, John Arnold Evans and wife Rita of Niwot, Colo., and Rodney Scott Evans and wife Carrie of Prince George; three daughters, Sharon Byrum and husband Ralph of Grove City, Ohio, Donna L. Justice of Williamson, W.Va., and Beverly K. Evans of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one brother, Henry Evans of Marion; three sisters, Elsie Robinson, Marion, Susie Call of Alexandria, and Sadie Nichols of Salem. Funeral services will be held today, Oct. 21, at 11 a.m. in Burns Wornal Chapel of the Memorial Funeral Directory in Princeton, W.Va., with Kent Allen officiating. Entombment will follow in the Chapel of the Mausoleum of the Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton. Friends may call today from 9 a.m. until funeral time. Burns Wornal Chapel of Memorial Funeral Directory in Princeton, W.Va., is in charge of arrangements. |
| Hash | Ted R. | 7 Dec 1912 | 20 Oct 1998 | Ted R. Hash, age 85, of Flatridge, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998 at the Grayson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Independence. He was born Dec. 7, 1912 in Meadow Grove, Neb., the son of R.L. and Sarah Parks Hash. He was a graduate of Sugar Grove High School and Virginia Tech in Blacksburg. Mr. Hash was a retired poultry specialist with the extension service at West Virginia University. He served four years in World War II, U.S. Army Engineers and was a retired colonel with 25 years of service, U.S. Army Reserve Intelligence. He was a member of Wharf Hill United Methodist Church in Sugar Grove and was a farmer in Grayson County for many years. Surviving are his wife, Johnnie Jenkins Hash of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Joe and Carole Hash, Wadsworth, Ohio; one brother, R.C. Hash of Jarrettsville, Md.; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Oct. 23, at 2 p.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel in Independence with the Rev. Kenneth Conner and the Rev. Bill Hinton officiating. Interment was in Honey Grove Cemetery, Flatridge, with military rites conducted by the Grayson County VFW Post 7726. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor”s choice. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Gross | Jones Grant | 20 Oct 1998 | Jones Grant Gross, age 79, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998 at his home in the Walkers Creek Community. He was preceded in death by his wife Lettye in 1993. He was a veteran of World War II and retired from Hercules Powder Company. He is survived by two daughters, Ellen C. “Liz” Parks, and Evelyn B. “Betsy” Blackwell, both of Marion; three sons, Sherman H. Gross, William F. “Joe” Gross and Charles C. “Jim” Gross, all of Marion; one brother, Carl J. Gross, Marion; one sister, Evelyn Blizzard, Tazewell; 23 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 23, at 11 a.m. in Barnett”s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Herman Cress officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Woody | Roger Dale | 6 Aug 1926 | 21 Oct 1998 | Roger Dale Woody, age 72, of Winston-Salem, N.C., died Wednesday, Oct 21, 1998 at Forsyth Medical Center. He was born Aug 6, 1926 in Smyth County, the son of Willie Foster and Fletcher Gray Richardson Woody. Mr. Woody was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Winston-Salem where he served as an usher. He was retired from McLean Trucking Company where he was a shop steward and a chaplain of the retirees of Local Teamster #391. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and Air Force serving during World War II. In addition to his parents, Mr. Woody was preceded in death by a brother, Merrill Woody, and a sister, Nina Gray Crooks. Surviving are his wife, Edythe Dale Brawley Woody of Winston-Salem; one daughter, Robin Woody Barefoot and husband Bobby of Lewisville, N.C.; two grandchildren, Misty Plemmons and Aaron Barefoot, both of Lewisville, N.C.; five step-grandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren; one brother, W.S. “Bill” Woody and wife Loretta of Roanoke; two stepsons, Ronald Reavis, and Michael Reavis and wife Martha, all of Statesville, N.C. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct 23, at 1 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Francis Smith, Chaplain A.G. Parker and the Rev. Ed Sears officiating. Burial was in Forsyth Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 1386A Westgate Center Dr., Winston-Salem, N.C. 271032949; Hospice of Winston-Salem/Forsyth County, 1100CS. Stratford Rd., Winston-Salem, N.C. 27103, Calvary Baptist Church, 5000 Country Club Rd., Winston-Salem, N.C. 27104; or The Gideon International, Winston-Salem Camp, Winston- Salem, N.C. 271135611. Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home in Winston-Salem, N.C., was in charge of arrangements. |
| Cullop | Maurice Hale “Bub” | 21 Oct 1998 | Maurice Hale “Bub” Cullop Jr., age 69, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1998 at his home in Wytheville. He was preceded in death by his parents, Maurice H. Cullop Sr. and Pearl Virginia Myers Cullop. Mr. Cullop was a native of Smyth County, a member of Huntington Court United Methodist Church where he served on the Board of Trustees, and was a professional driver with Hemingway Transport Service for over 29 years. He was the recipient of numerous safe driver awards. He was a retired member of Teamster Union No. 171. In retirement, he was a gifted craftsman of miniature furniture. His work was featured in several major craft publications. Survivors include his wife, Ina “Betty” Williams Cullop; two daughters, Mrs. Tom (Shirley) Park, Fredericksburg, and Mrs. Bobby (Anita) Thompson, Richmond; three brothers, Charles P. Cullop, Greenville, N.C., Richard D. Cullop, Fayetteville, N.C., and William C. Cullop, Marion; one sister, Peggy C. Williams, Abingdon; one granddaughter, Laura Elizabeth Park, Richmond; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services and interment will be conducted at 1 p.m. today, Oct. 24, in West End Cemetery with the Rev. Bob Thornton officiating. Barnett”s Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Dowell | Douglas | 21 Oct 1998 | Douglas Dowell, age 63, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1998 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tenn. Survivors include his wife, Bertie June Dowell; two sons, Gregory Dowell, Sperryville, and William Dowell, Tannersville; two daughters, Danny and Wanda Smith, Dayton, Tenn., and Keith and Sandra Harms, Amesville; two brothers, David Dowell, Greensboro, N.C., and Paul Dowell, Tannersville; four sisters, Dorothy Chapman, Mildred Stewart and Elsie Surber, all of Saltville, and Sheila Smith of Richmond; five grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Friday, Oct. 23, at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Gillespie | James S. “Jim” | 21 Oct 1998 | James S. “Jim” Gillespie, age 51, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1998 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Gillespie was a member of the Riverside Methodist Church, and an employee of the Superior Mills in Marion. He was preceded in death by his son, James David Gillespie, and his father, Wornie W. Gillespie. Surviving are his wife, Brenda Stillwell Gillespie; one son, John Daniel Gillespie of the home; his mother, Louise Gillespie, Saltville; six brothers, Samuel Gillespie, Jackie Gillespie, Gaynor Gillespie, and George Gillespie, all of Saltville, William Gillespie and Bobby Gillespie, both of Chilhowie; four sisters, Jerlene Stapleton, Kingsport, Tenn., Bette Landis and Susie Buchanan, both of Chilhowie, and Eula Poston, Marion; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Oct. 24, at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with the Rev. Herman Cress officiating. Burial will follow at the Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. Gillespie Jeston Hamm Gillespie, age 75, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1998 at her home in Marion. | |
| Helton | Ellis Randall | 21 Oct 1998 | Ellis Randall Helton, age 52, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, Oct. 21, 1998 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by four brothers. He is survived by one daughter, Dana Fuller, Meadowview; one son, Bobby Helton, Chilhowie; five sisters: Carolina Hackney, Pearisburg, Alda Carrico and Janice Haga, both of Chilhowie, Jenny Widner of Seven Mile Ford, and Sue McKinnon of Marion; one brother, William “Billy” Helton, Marion; three grandchildren: Forrest Fuller, Dustin Helton and Bambi Helton. Graveside services will be conducted today, Oct. 24, at 11 a.m. at the Thomas Cemetery with the Rev. Ray Haskett officiating. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Gross | Carl James | 22 Oct 1998 | Carl James Gross, age 84, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 1998 in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Gross was retired from Harwood Manufacturing Company. He is survived by his wife, Celene Cox Gross; one son, James C. Gross, Winston-Salem, N.C.; one daughter, Patsy Fullen, Marion; two grandchildren, Stephanie Beaity and James R. Gross; one sister, Eveline Blizzard, Tazewell. Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct. 25, at 2 p.m. at Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bill Wind and the Rev. Paul Horton officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery with military honors rendered by the Francis Marion V.F.W. Post 4667. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Mizell | George E. | 22 Oct 1998 | George E. Mizelle, age 70, died Thursday, Oct. 22, 1998 at his home in Edgewater, Fla. Mr. Mizelle was a native of Roanoke Rapids, N.C., and moved to the Edgewater area from Marion in 1982. He was employed as a radio announcer with WSBB in New Smyrna Beach, Fla., a former announcer with WMEV Radio in Marion for 30 years, and was an announcer for WJBB in New Smyrna Beach from 1982 until 1992. Mr. Mizelle was a U.S. Army veteran, a member of the Elks No. 1557, New Smyrna Beach, a member of AARP and past president of the Mental Health Association of Marion. Survivors include his wife, Deborah E. Mizelle; and a nephew, Ralph C. Mizelle Jr., Virginia Beach. Baldwin-Hughey Funeral Home in New Smyrna Beach, Fla., was in charge of arrangements. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Marion. | |
| Sheets | Bertie Mae | 22 Oct 1998 | Bertie Mae Sheets died Thursday, Oct 22, 1998 in Gaithersburg, Md. She was the widow of Ellis L. Sheets and a lifelong member of The Hopkins View Primitive Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Geneva S. Marschark, Delray Beach, Fla.; one son, H. Paul Sheets, Gaithersburg, Md.; five brothers: Ben H. Blevins and Sammy L. Blevins, both of Marion, Daniel C. Blevins, Chilhowie, R. Everett Blevins, Rural Retreat, and Hugh M. Blevins Jr., Lakeland, Fla.; two sisters, Beulah L. Nunn, Marion, and Mabel L. Jordan, Bristol, Tenn.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct 25, in Gaithersburg, Md., with burial in Rockville, Md. De Vol Funeral Home in Gaithersburg, Md., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Foster | Charles Edward “Bear” | 23 Oct 1998 | Charles Edward “Bear” Foster, age 70, died Friday, Oct. 23, 1998 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. He was born and had lived in Washington County and had lived 21 years in Marion. He was a member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church, a U.S. Army veteran and was a retired employee of the Brunswick Corporation. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Charles Steven and Nikki Foster, Richmond; three brothers, James W. Foster Jr., and Donald W. Foster Sr., both of Damascus, and Glen M. Foster Sr., Emory; five sisters, Anna C. Smith, Chilhowie, Lillie B. Carter, Glade Spring, Rose Marie Lampkins, Edith F. Butler and Frances N. Foster, all of Emory; several cousins, nieces and nephews; his Paramour, Joyce Ball, Marion; his ex-wife and special friend, Ann Foster Jackson, Marion; and special friend, Betsy Steele, Marion. Graveside services were conducted Monday, Oct. 26, at 11 a.m. in the Foster Family Cemetery with the Rev. Harry Lampkins, the Rev. Stephen Fields and Minister Gaynelle Heath officiating. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Burse | Robert French | 25 Oct 1998 | Robert French Burse, age 90, died Sunday, Oct. 25, 1998 at his home in Penns Grove, N.J. Mr. Burse was born in Atkins and had made his home in Penns Grove for the past 57 years. He was formerly employed as a Chemical Operator at the E.I. DuPont Chambers Works in Deepwater, N.J., retiring in 1973 with 25 years of service. Mr. Burse was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia L. (Ritter) Burse in 1984, and sons Fred Burse and Thomas Whitaker. He was a member of St. Paul”s Methodist Church in Penns Grove. Survivors include three sons, Connie Weller, Penns Grove, N.J., Robert Burse, Orlando, Fla., and Frank Lee Burse, Pennsville, N.J.; one sister, Edith Irvin, Sugar Grove; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Oct. 31, at 11:30 a.m. from the Adams Funeral Home in Penns Grove. Interment will be in Eglington Cemetery in Clarksboro, N.J. Contributions may be made to St. Paul’s Methodist Church, 17 Franklin & W. Harmony St., Penns Grove, N.J. 08069 or to a charity of your choice. Adams Funeral Home in Penns Grove, N.J., is in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by the Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Cullop | Ora Moorefield | 25 Oct 1998 | Ora Moorefield Cullop of Westhaven Retirement Home in Abingdon, died Sunday, Oct. 25, 1998 in Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was a retired teacher in the Washington County School System. She was a lifelong member of Damascus United Methodist Church and was the widow of Jack Cullop. Survivors include a niece, Janice Steele Sutter, Johnson City, Tenn.; one nephew, Connie Mack Steele, Damascus; and a brother-in-law, Ed Hackler, Norris, Tenn.; several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, Oct. 26, at 8 p.m. in Damascus United Methodist Church with the Rev. Helen Phillips and the Rev. R.J. Cullop officiating. Committal service and interment was conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 27, in Sunset Memorial Park, Damascus. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be sent to the Damascus United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 358, Damascus, VA 24236, or the American Heart Association, 830 Sullins St., Bristol, VA 24201. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Harden | Mayme Lambert | 25 Oct 1998 | Mayme Lambert Harden, age 83, of Meadowview, died Sunday, Oct. 25, 1998 at the Russell County Medical Center. Mrs. Harden was born in Bland County and had lived in Bland and Tazewell Counties until she moved to Washington County in 1980. She attended Greenfield Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Fred B. Harden. She is survived by two daughters, Sadie Surber, Abingdon, and Charlotte Riggle, Meadowview; two brothers, Clair Lambert and Frazier Lambert, both of Bland; three sisters, Pearl Lambert, Lloyd Lambert, and Ethel Lambert, all of Bland; four grandchildren: Sgt. Robert Riggle, Jamie Surber, Molly Surber and Matthew Surber; a granddaughter-in-law, Maggie Riggle; three great- grandchildren, Amanda Riggle, Sammi Riggle and Joshua Riggle. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Oct. 29, at 2 p.m. in the Newberry Funeral Home in Bland with the Rev. Will Shewey officiating. Burial followed in the Red Oak Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 5001 W. Broad St., Richmond, VA 23230. Newberry Funeral Home in Bland was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon. | |
| McClanahan | Mary Campbell | 25 Oct 1998 | Mary Campbell McClanahan, age 88, of Chilhowie, died Sunday, Oct. 25, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of Milton McClanahan and a member of the First Baptist Church in Chilhowie. Survivors include two sons, Charles Andrew McClanahan, Marion, and William Edward McClanahan, Homestead, Penn.; one granddaughter, Regina Roberts, Marion; one grandson, Carlos McClanahan, Homestead, Penn.; three great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; several cousins and a host of friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, in First Baptist Church, Chilhowie, with the Rev. Johnny Johnson officiating. Burial will be in the Chilhowie Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. Thursday at the church. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sexton | Ashley M. “Addy” | 25 Oct 1998 | Ashley M. “Addy” Sexton, age 90, of Saltville, died Sunday, Oct 25, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Sexton was a member of the Plasterco Church of God and was a retired employee of Olin Corporation. He was preceded in death by his wife, Melvia L. Sexton and a son, Buddy Sexton. Survivors include a half-brother, John L. Snead, O’Fallon, Md.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Oct 28, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Doug Elkins and the Rev. Gary Blackwell officiating. Burial will be in Mahanaim Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bennett | Alberta Agnes Baumnk | 26 Oct 1998 | Alberta Agnes Baumnk Bennett, age 75, died Monday, Oct. 26, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a member of the Church of New Beginnings. Survivors include her husband, Floyd Eugene Bennett; four sons, Earl Bennett, Dixon, Calif., Randy Bennett, Boston, Mass., Jerry Bennett, Glade Spring, and Mark Bennett, Franklin, Ind.; two daughters, Linda Bennett Taylor, Dushore, Penn., and Lorraine Bennett Stoke, Appalachia, N.Y.; two sisters, Marie Snell, Florida, and Annabelle Reibson, Pennsylvania; 14 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; four daughters-in-law, Raynoo Bennett, Dixon, Calif., Pat Bennett, Boston, Mass., Deborah Bennett, Glade Spring, and Amy Bennett, Franklin, Ind.; two sons-in- law, Robert Taylor, Dushore, Penn., and Harry Stoke, Appalachia, N.Y. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. today, Oct. 28, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Wallace officiating. Entombment will be in Mount Rose Cemetery, Glade Spring. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bishop | Lessie Sturgill | 26 Oct 1998 | Lessie Sturgill Bishop, age 92, died Monday, Oct. 26, 1998 in Salem Health and Rehabilitation, Salem. She was the widow of Ephraim Reece Bishop and was a member of the Riverside Baptist Church. Survivors include two brothers, Clarence Sturgill, Chilhowie, and James Sturgill, Salem; four sisters: Blanche Jones, Chilhowie, Ruth Wolfram, Bristol, Pearl Heath, Marion, and Dora Leigh Russell, Salem; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in Riverside Baptist Church in Chilhowie with the Rev. Armand Talbert officiating. Burial was in the Riverside Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Collins | Mabel Jackson | 26 Oct 1998 | Mabel Jackson Collins, age 88, of Saltville, died Monday, Oct. 26, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a member of Henrytown Methodist Church. Survivors include three sons, James E. Collins, Lexington, S.C., Thomas H. Collins and Billy D. Collins, both of Saltville; three daughters, Loretta Bise and Patsy McCormick, both of Saltville, and Helen Smith, Mansfield, Ohio; two brothers, Bob Jackson, Savannah, Ga., and James D. Jackson, Mansfield, Ohio; 15 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 29, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kyle French and the Rev. James Robbins officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Patton | Charles Henry | 27 Oct 1998 | Charles Henry Patton, age 66, of Windsor Heights, W.Va., died Tuesday, Oct. 27, 1998 in Wheeling Medical Center Hospital, Wheeling, W.Va. He was born May 4, 1932 in Pennsylvania. He was preceded in death by his parents, Nelson and Beulah Patton and a brother, Robert Patton. He is survived by two sisters, Dorothy Marie Patton Swiger of Americus, Ga., and Anna Mae Patton Taylor of Marion; three nieces and two nephews-in-law, Tammy Taylor, Patty and Ray Lefler, all of Marion, and Sandra and James Alford of Americus, Ga.; two nephews and niece-in- law, James P. Taylor Jr., Wheeling, W.Va., and James and Helen Swiger, Smithfield, Ga.; great- nieces and great-nephews, Tina and Cheryl Taylor, Donald and Stuart Lefler, all of Marion, Marie Swiger and Crissy Alford, James Swiger Jr. and James Alford Jr.; one great-great-niece and one great-great-nephew, all of Smithfield and Americus, Ga. Funeral services will be held Monday, Nov. 2, in Wheeling, W.Va. Kepner Funeral Home in War, W.Va., is in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Barnett”s Funeral Home. | |
| Bottomly | Mabel Oakley | 29 Oct 1998 | Mabel Oakley Bottomley, age 86, of Galax, died Tuesday, Oct. 20, 1998 in Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax. Surviving are four daughters and sons-in-law: Betty and John Metheney of Marion; June and James Hoagland of Rockhill, S.C.; Bonnie and Wayne King of Carolina Beach, N.C.; and Patricia and Ronald Anders of Ennice, N.C.; five sons and four daughters-in-law: Leonard Bottomley of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; Willard and Maggie Bottomley and Billy and Joyce Bottomley, all of Galax; Franklin and Evelyn Bottomley of Galax; and Leroy and Pat Bottomley of Duluth, Ga.; 19 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; one greatgreat-grandchild; several nieces. Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 22, at 2 p.m. in Hillcrest Baptist Church with burial in Liberty Union Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hillcrest Baptist Church. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home in Galax was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hall | Charles R. | 29 Oct 1998 | Charles R. Hall, age 94, of Rural Retreat, died Thursday, Oct. 29, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was born in Grayson County, the son of the late Steve and Mary Hackler Hall. Mr. Hall was a retired employee of the Veterans Administration Hospital in Salem and attended the Fulton United Methodist Church in Groseclose. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Fulton Hall; one daughter and son-in-law, Martha and Robert Bradley, Annapolis, Md.; one son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Lois Hall, Huddleston; four grandchildren: Barney Hall, Penny Bare, Debra S. Clair, and Willard Hall; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Oct. 31, at 1:30 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Rance Edwards officiating. Interment will follow in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Fulton United Methodist Church. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hoback | Edwin Dalton “Shorty” | 29 Oct 1998 | Edwin Dalton (Shorty) Hoback, age 68, died Thursday, Oct. 29, 1998 at his home in Roanoke. Mr. Hoback was a native of Wythe County and a son of the late Charlie Oscar and Elvira Spraker Hoback. He was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church and the American Legion Post #248. He was retired from General Electric with 28 years of service. Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Geneva M. (Polly) Hoback; one daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Tom Eddy of Marion; three sons and daughters-in-law, Tim and Michelle Hoback of Dublin, Steve and Charla Hoback of Roanoke, and Mike and Judy Hoback of Glade Spring; eight grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Wayne and Betty Hoback of Wytheville; two sisters and brother-in-law, Peggy Cline of Wytheville, and Becky and Cecil Corvin of Savannah, Ga.; two aunts; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 2, at 2:30 p.m. at Oakey’s South Chapel with Pastor Mark Graham and Bishop Richard Bansemer officiating. Interment was in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Those who wish may send flowers or make donations to Carilion Hospice. Oakey’s South Chapel in Roanoke was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Norman | Ruth Helen | 29 Oct 1998 | Ruth Helen Norman, age 75, of Joppa, Md., died Thursday, Oct. 29, 1998 in St. Joseph’s Hospital in Towson, Md. Mrs. Norman was born in Atkins to Carrie Burchette Wassum and the late Floyd Wassum. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John W. Norman in 1996, and a son, Glenn W. Norman. She attended Emmorton Baptist Church. Surviving are her mother, Carrie B. Wassum of Atkins; two sons, Charles E. Norman of Edgewood, Md., and Maynard L. Norman, Perryville, Md.; five daughters: Grace H. Testerman and Anna M. Hall, both of Havre de Grace, Md., Mildred B. Caldwell and Deborah L. Shenk, both of Perryman, Md., and Wanda L. Wiederkher of Joppa, Md.; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Danier Lee Wassum of Aberdeen; four sisters: Elsie Bailey of Baltimore, Md., Blanche Howerton of Atkins, Phyllis Gray of Churchville, Md., and Doris Dean of Florida. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 2, 11 a.m. in Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home in Aberdeen, Md., with Pastor Charles McNeese and Pastor William Hamm officiating. Interment was in Bel Air Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to St. Joseph Medical Center Foundation, O’Day Medical Arts Building, Attn: Keelty Heart Center, 7505 Osler Drive, Towson, Md. 21204. Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home in Aberdeen, Md., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Collins | Mike | 30 Oct 1998 | Mike Collins, age 58, died Friday, Oct. 30, 1998 at his home in Abingdon. He was a member of Shady Grove Methodist Church, a graduate of Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, and a retired employee of D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville. Survivors include his wife, Donna G. Collins; three sons, Kevin Collins, Michael Collins and Allen Collins, all of Abingdon; his mother, Vetra M. Collins, Saltville; four brothers, Phil Collins, Pat Collins, Jeff Collins and Justin Collins, all of Saltville; five sisters: Sheila Austin, Independence, Cindy Shortt, Chilhowie, Melanie Perry, Bristol, Beverly Renick, Salem, and Faye Norman, Woodlawn; three grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 1, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Eggers officiating. Burial was in Elizabeth Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Washington County Life Saving Crew or the Kidney Foundation. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Buis | James Vawter | 31 Oct 1998 | James Vawter Buis, age 24, died Oct. 31, 1998 in a vehicle accident while on military maneuvers in South Korea with the United States Army. He was the grandson of the late Julian Vawter Copenhaver Sr. of Marion and Helen Copenhaver McKee of Kingsport, Tenn., and the late Dr. L. James Buis and Isabel Buis of Richmond. He attended St. Christopher’s School and was a 1992 graduate of the Steward School where he flourished in both sports and academics. In 1996 he graduated from Ferrum College with a bachelor’s degree in political science and was on the dean’s list; he attended graduate school at Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C. He joined the United States Army and was stationed in South Korea where he served as a Fire Support Specialist with the 2nd Battalion, 17th Field Artillery, 2nd Infantry Division at Camp Hovey. He attended St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church. Survivors include his father, J. Stephen Buis and mother, Matilda Copenhaver “Tibby” Buis of Richmond; one brother, John Errett Buis, currently teaching in Budapest, Hungary; an uncle, Julian Vawter Copenhaver Jr. of Hawesville, Ky.; an aunt, Gretchen Lynn Buis of Richmond. A memorial service was held at St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church in Richmond on Nov. 7 at 11 a.m. Burial was private. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Ferrum College or The Steward School. Woody Funeral Home in Richmond was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hopkins | Jack B. | 31 Oct 1998 | Jack B. Hopkins Sr., age 76, of Saltville, died Saturday, Oct. 31, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Elsie Lee Prater Hopkins, and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Barbara F. Hopkins; three sons, Jack B. Hopkins Jr., Mt. Airy, Md., James A. Hopkins, Sparta, N.C., and Tommie Hopkins Sr., Saltville; four daughters, Georgia Martin, Fredrick, Md., Pauline O’Dell, Hinisee, Daisy Fee, Mt. Airy, N.C., and Kay Bishop, Thurmont, Md.; two stepdaughters, Brenda Meade and Carle Stuart, both of Sheridan, Wyo.; one stepson, Jimmy Stuart, Welch, W.Va.; one brother, William Reedy, Selma, N.C.; five sisters, Maggie Colner, South Carolina, Pauline Spence, Stuart, Mary Beall, Derwood, Md., Jane Frye, Saltville and Deloris Miner, Rainelle, W.Va.; 17 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Neville Mozingo and the Rev. Benny Frye officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery with the Saltville VFW conducting military rites. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Maiden | Helen E. “Sally” | 31 Oct 1998 | Helen E. “Sally” Maiden, age 72, died Saturday, Oct. 31, 1998 at her home in Saltville. She was the widow of Ralph Maiden Sr., a member of the Church of New Beginnings, and a devoted local artist displaying in the Hungry Mother Arts Festival, the Saltville Labor Day Celebration, and other area events. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Gale W. and Kay B. Maiden, Meadowview, and Ralph “Bad Boy” and Sherry C. Maiden Jr., Winston-Salem, N.C.; one daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Terry and Debbie Maiden Warren, Dobson, N.C.; three brothers, Russell Ward, Saltville, Louis Ward, Chilhowie, and Avie Ward, Abingdon; two sisters, Patty Ward, Saltville, and Beulah Harris, Newport, Del.; five grandchildren, Seth Warren, Craig Maiden, Barry Maiden, Krista Maiden and Jill Maiden Howard; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, Nov. 2, in Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Surber and the Rev. Jeff Wallace officiating. A graveside service was conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3, in Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Trimmer | Ina Mae | 2 Nov 1998 | Ina Mae Atwell Trimmer, age 78, Marion, formerly of Richmond, died Monday, Nov 2, 1998 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. She was retired from A.T. Massey Coal Company and was a member of the Branches Baptist Church in Richmond. Mrs. Trimmer was the daughter of the late Sarah and Lee Atwell of Ceres. She was preceded in death by a sister, Elsie Atwell Jackson and four brothers: Ralph, Lewis, Leon and Richard Atwell. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Lewis S. Trimmer, Marion; two sisters, Helen Burroughs, Savannah, Ga., and Sue Hopkins, Virginia Beach; six nieces; six nephews; 11 great-nieces; five great-nephews; five great- great-nieces; and five great-great-nephews; three sisters-in-law, Ann Atwell, Attie Atwell, and Dorothy Rasnick; a special aunt, Pearl Cassell. Funeral services were conducted at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov 3, at Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Calahan officiating. Graveside committal service will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Nov 4, in Zion Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Murphy | Tedd Allan | 3 Nov 1998 | Tedd Allan Murphy, age 41, formerly of Marion, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 1998 in Marianna, Fla. He is survived by a companion, Nancy Enfield; two sons, Jason and Justin Murphy, Chilhowie; two stepdaughters, Tanya and Traci Thorpe, Chilhowie; his mother and stepfather, Nancy Murphy Elliott and Robert Elliott, Marion; four aunts and three uncles: Frances and DeVere Harmon, Chicago, Virginia McFarlane of Marion, Opal and Pearl Ratcliffe of West Virginia, and Herman H. (Buddy) and Jane Hall of Chilhowie; a special friend and love, Sylvia; numerous other relatives. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Harry Howe and the Rev. Jim Bangle officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Repass | Charles Woolen “Willie” | 4 Nov 1998 | Charles Woolen “Willie” Repass, age 84, of Rural Retreat, died Wednesday, Nov 4, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tenn. Mr. Repass was an active member of the Cedar Bluff Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Monnie Buck Repass of Rural Retreat; two daughters and sons-in-law, Nellie B. and Roy Gullion, Bristol, Tenn., and Rondia and Keith Burdine of Frankfort, Ky.; two sisters, Bertie R. Blankenship of Galax, and Mary R. Grubb of Clinton, S.C.; four grandchildren, Julie Widner, Amy Stringer, Chris Burdine and Jason Burdine; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Nov 7, at 11 a.m. at the Cedar Bluff Baptist Church with the Rev. Eddie Beck and the Rev. James Huggins officiating. Burial followed in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Willie Repass Music Memorial Fund, c/o Cedar Bluff Baptist Church, 132 Churchland Drive, Atkins, VA 24311. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blevins | Sylvia Mae | 5 Nov 1998 | Sylvia Mae Blevins, age 77, of Marion, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of Leftwich C. Blevins and a member of Little Vine Baptist Church. Surviving are three daughters, Patricia H. Blevins and Janet L. Blevins, both of Marion, and Sharon Ann Roland, Chilhowie; one son, Rodney C. Blevins, Chilhowie; five grandchildren: Lisa, Chelsea, Ronald, Donald and Nicholas; four great-grandchildren; two sisters, Gladys Lane, Mt. Airy, N.C., and Alice Belcher, Kimball, W.Va.; three brothers, Ivan Belcher, Welch, W.Va., Paris Belcher, Huntington, W.Va., and Walter Belcher, Kimball, W.Va. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 9, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Counts and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial followed in Middle Fork Cemetery in Chilhowie. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Parks | Farrest N. | 6 Nov 1998 | Farrest N. Parks, age 73, of Gambrills, Md., formerly of Rural Retreat, died Friday, Nov. 6, 1998 in the Ann Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Md. She was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late Hurley and Willie Mae Fulton Riggins. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Leonard Parks. She is survived by two daughters, Rebecca Schreffler, Gambrills, Md., and Rachel Hickerson of the home; one son, James Garland Parks, Easton, Md.; one sister, Opal Hubble, Rural Retreat; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 11 a.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Harvey Gates officiating. Interment followed in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cregger | Irvin H. | 7 Nov 1998 | Irvin H. Cregger, age 76, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 1998 at his home in Ceres. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn Cregger McVey. He is survived by his wife, Mary K. Cregger of Ceres; four daughters and two sons-in-law, Brenda Dean of Marion, Vickie and John Page of Atkins, Daisy Crouse, and Kathy and Hayden Church, all of Ceres; one son, Eugene H. Cregger of Troutville; 12 grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 9, at 11 a.m. at Goodwill Baptist Church in Ceres with the Rev. Joe Tibbs and the Rev. Steve Hutton officiating. Burial followed in Sunset Community Cemetery in Nebo. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Saltville Rescue Squad, Drawer D, Saltville, VA 24370. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Tolliver | Ella Mae | 7 Nov 1998 | Ella Mae Tolliver, age 92, of Troutdale, died Saturday, Nov 7, 1998 in the Francis Marion Manor. She was a member of the Troutdale Baptist Church. Surviving are a brother and his wife, Howard and Juanita Tolliver of Annandale; several nieces and nephews; a very special friend, Hope Pierce and her family. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov 10, in the Troutdale Baptist Church with the Rev. Ken Riggins officiating. Burial followed in the Troutdale Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Brickey | Annie Thomas “Mamaw” | 8 Nov 1998 | Annie Thomas “Mamaw” Brickey, age 97, died Sunday, Nov. 8, 1998, at her home in the Broadford community of Smyth County. She was preceded in death by her husband Walter Brickey; a son Lee Brickey; and three daughters, Louise Brickey, Betty Sue Dempsey and Peggy Ridenhour. She was a member of the Roberts Chapel Methodist Church of Broadford. Mrs. Brickey was a strong supporter of the Hardy Roberts Post 7328 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Saltville and of all veterans’ programs everywhere. She encouraged service to country, community and church in her family. Brickey’s sons and grandsons account for over 135 years of military service. Survivors include three daughters, Penny Smith, Saltville, Sadie Anderson, Abingdon and Patsy Sullivan, Buchtel, Ohio; a stepdaughter: Mary Evelyn Roberts, Bowling Green; seven sons: Randolph “Doc” Brickey, Spokane, Wash., Wesley Brickey, Rancho Cucamonga, Calif., Edward T. “Edd” Brickey, Abingdon, Robert W. Brickey, Glade Spring, Curtis W. Brickey, Broadford, Samuel R. Brickey, Saltville and Harry H. Brickey, Asheville, N.C.; 33 grandchildren, 43 great-grandchildren, three great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She is also survived by six daughters-in-law, Charlene Brickey, Dorothy Brickey, Norma Brickey, Patti Brickey, Sue Brickey and Susie Brickey and two sons-in- law, Fred Anderson and Frank Sullivan; a special niece, Cynthia Brickey; a special nephew, Tommy Thomas; her special nurses, Tammy DeBord and Delores Terry, along with her daughter-in-law Norma Brickey; and two very dear family friends, George “Twinkle” Mills and Mrs. Graham “Polly” Call. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 8 p.m., at the D. R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Cahill, the Rev. Benny Frye and the Rev. Bobby Briggs officiating. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. today, Nov. 11, at the Riverside Cemetery. | |
| Greer | Annie M. | 8 Nov 1998 | Annie M. Greer, age 85, of Saltville, died Sunday, Nov. 8, 1998 at Francis Marion Manor. She was a member of the Mt. View First Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband Elgin Greer; one son, Fred Dwayne Greer; and one grandson, Darien Greer. Survivors include two sons, Carroll Greer, Chilhowie, and J.C. Greer, Saltville; three daughters, Jean Keesee and Mariville Ann Hall, both of Saltville, and Peggy Jones, Atkins; 19 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; four step-great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m. at the Mt. View First Church of God with the Rev. Neville Mozingo, the Rev. Junior Olinger and the Rev. Jerry Creasy officiating. Burial will follow at the Ridgedale Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hammond | Gertrude S. | 8 Nov 1998 | Gertrude S. Hammond, age 83, of Glade Spring, died Sunday, Nov. 8, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was a lifelong member of Plasterco United Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Carolyn Ingram, Cleveland, Tenn.; two sons, Jim Hammond, Knoxville, Tenn., and Bobby Hammond, Glade Spring; a brother, Howard Sandefur, Glade Spring; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; a daughter-in-law, Ellen Hammond, Glade Spring; two sisters-in-law, Maxine Sandefur, Glade Spring, and Jane Sandefur, Abingdon; four grandchildren: Craig Hammond, Glade Spring, Sara Beth Hammond-Robbins, Greenville, Marc Ingram and Matt Ingram, both of Cleveland, Tenn. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, in Plasterco United Methodist Church with the Rev. Robert Cook and the Rev. Tim Graham officiating. Burial was in Mt. Rose Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Plasterco United Methodist Church. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hubble | Phillip F. | 9 Nov 1998 | Phillip F. Hubble, age 52, of Jacksonville, Fla., died Monday, Nov. 9, 1998 in a Jacksonville hospital. Mr. Hubble was born in Pearisburg but was raised in Rural Retreat by his grandfather, the late Carl T. Hubble and an aunt, Verna H. Henley. He was a professional truck driver for the Winn-Dixie Corporation. He was preceded in death by his father, Frank W. Hubble. Surviving are his wife, Roxie C. Hubble, Jacksonville, Fla.; four stepchildren,; his mother, Marie M. Hubble, Roanoke; one sister, Pam Hall, Max Meadows; two aunts, Evelyn H. Lundy and Verna H. Henley, both of Rural Retreat; a special cousin, Beverly Wynn, Rural Retreat. Funeral services and burial will be held at the Arlington Park Cemetery and Funeral Home in Jacksonville, Fla. This is a courtesy announcement by Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat. | |
| Hutton | Wilma Faye “Granny” | 9 Nov 1998 | Wilma Faye “Granny” Hutton, age 86, widow of John Earl Hutton, died Monday, Nov. 9, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She is survived by three daughters, Opal Curtis, Barbara Hutton, both of Marion, and Betty Clapp of Saltville; two sons, Darrell Hutton of Sugar Grove, and William E. Hutton of Fredericksburg; 34 grandchildren and several great-grandchildren; a special friend, Sally Smith; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, Nov. 12, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Hutton-Cox Cemetery in Sugar Grove. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wolf | Walter William | 9 Nov 1998 | Walter William Wolf Jr., age 43, died Nov 9, 1998 due to injuries received in a hunting accident in Bland County. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Wolf was a former employee of Dairymen Inc. of Bristol for 13 years. In 1988, he started his own business, Wolf Dairy Service of Marion, Virginia. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Marshall Wolf of Marion; three daughters, Sarah Elizabeth Wolf and Kelly Leann Wolf, both of Bristol, Tenn., and Brittany Leigh Marshall of Marion; his father and mother, Walter and Virginia Wolf Sr. of St. Augustine, Fla.; one sister, Martha Wolf Tyson of Chicago, Ill.; one brother, Richard Wolf of St. Augustine, Fla. Funeral services were held Friday, Nov 13, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Mr. Don Mahan officiating. Private burial will follow at a later date in Wassum Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bowman | Mary Elizabeth | 10 Nov 1998 | Mary Elizabeth Bowman, age 80, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, Nov. 10, 1998 in a Salem. hospital. She was a retired licensed practical nurse with Community Hospital and a former employee with Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was a longtime member of Grace United Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Wayne C. Bowman; two daughters, Geri B. Furr and Mrs. Jeryl (Joy B.) Stinson, both of Salem; a son, Michael W. Bowman, Cleveland, Ohio; three brothers, Fletcher Johnson and Robert Johnson, both of Saltville, and Herbert Johnson, Point Pleasant, W.Va.; two sisters, Dorothy Weaver, Marion, and Helen Johnson, Saltville; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13, in Oakey”s North Chapel with the Rev. Wayne C. Moore and the Rev. Harold Lewis officiating. Interment was in Fair View Cemetery. Oakey’s Funeral Service in Roanoke was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sayers | James Rogers “Poppy” | 10 Nov 1998 | James Rogers “Poppy” Sayers, age 69, died Tuesday, Nov 10, 1998. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dewey and Pearl Sayers. Mr. Sayers was a 40 year employee of Brunswick, an avid fan of Hurricane football and basketball, and an Air Force veteran. He is survived by his wife, Barbara “Boots” Sayers; two daughters and sons-in-law, Angela and Bobby Alley, Rural Retreat, and Tammy and Shon Peake, Marion; four grandchildren, Matthew and Kariann Alley, James and Traci Peake; two brothers, Warren Sayers, Marion, and Malcolm Sayers, Baltimore, Md.; two sisters, Virginia Blevins and Grey Pennington, both of Marion; three special boys, Joe Romans Jr., Brian K. Romans, both of Bristol, and Roger L. Romans, Radford; a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Nov 13, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Greenwood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Marion Senior High School Athletic Program. Pallbearers were Butch Romans, Joe Romans Sr., Jim Romans, Mike Dean, Richard Blevins, Jeff Blevins, Dennis Blevins, and Brian Blevins. Honorary pallbearers were friends and coworkers at Brunswick, Ed Kirk, Bill Earp, Ed Hanshew, Snuffy Smith, Marvin Winters, Cecil Carter, Dan Sharp, and Gary Frazier. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Greever | James Hutton | 11 Nov 1998 | James Hutton Greever Sr., age 83, of Chattanooga, Tenn., died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1998 in a Chattanooga hospital. Mr. Greever was a native of Chilhowie, and was a retired minister with the Holston Conference United Methodist Church. He was the son of the late James Henry and Kate Hutton Greever. He attended VPI in 1932, and returned home to manage the family farm for his widowed mother. Mr. Greever was a pioneer in soil conservation in Smyth County and won Outstanding Farmers Award for Soil Conservation. He taught agriculture for veterans for 12 years at Chilhowie High School. He returned to school in 1958 to study for the ministry and attended Marion Junior College, Emory & Henry College, and the Conference Course of Study at Duke Theological Seminary and Emory University. He was ordained as an Elder in 1965 and served 20 years as minister of the Holston Conference United Methodist Church, servicing churches in Glade Spring, Saltville and Broadford, and in Englewood, Dayton, Piney Flats and Jefferson City, Tenn. He retired in 1979 and moved to Chattanooga where he was an active member of the White Oak United Methodist Church, the Hilander Sunday School class and also served as Sunday School teacher. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Granert Greever; two daughters, Shelia Barber, Salem, and Kay Smith, Lewisburg, W.Va.; two sons, James Hutton Greever Jr., Chattanooga, Tenn., and Philip Rowland Greever, Denver, Colo.; six grandchildren, James Hutton Greever III, Ashley Smith, Natalie Smith, Brandi Barber, Aimee Barber and Megan Greever. Funeral services will be held today, Nov. 14, in the Coulter Chapel of Lane Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert T. Cantrell and the Rev. Meg Taylor Poister officiating. Burial will be in Chattanooga Memorial Park. Memorial contributions may be made to White Oak United Methodist Church, 2223 Memorial Drive, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37415 or Siskin Foundation, One Siskin Plaza, Chattanooga, Tenn. 37403. Lane Funeral Home in Chattanooga, Tenn., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Henderson | Mamie Sawyer | 11 Nov 1998 | Mamie Sawyer Henderson, age 88, of Wytheville, died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1998 in the Birdmont Health Care Center. Mrs. Henderson was born in Ashe County, N.C., the daughter of the late Wilburn and Martha Miller Sawyer and was a long time resident of Konnarock. She was preceded in death by her husband Oscar Henderson; one stepdaughter Kitty Saunders; and two grandchildren, Ricky and Diane. She is survived by five daughters and sons-in-law: Ann Skillman, Joppa, Md., Virginia Ruth Fedor, Wytheville; Alice and Elmer Shepherd, Honeybrook, Penn.; Sharon Klapp, Abingdon; and Karen and Allen Davenport, Bristol, Tenn.; seven sons and daughters-in-law: Oscar and Kay Henderson, Pottstown, Penn.; Robert Henderson, Marion; John Henderson, and William and Sharyn Henderson, all of Manassas; Jerry and Helen Henderson, Roger and Shirley Henderson, Danny and Mary Henderson, all of Wytheville; one sister, Inis Paris of Chilhowie; 17 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two greatgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Nov. 14, at 2 p.m. at the Azen Baptist Church in Konnarock with the Rev. Ralph Surber officiating. Interment will follow in the Azen Baptist Church Cemetery in Konnarock. Barnett’s Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sexton | Jessie Imajean “Pud” | 13 Nov 1998 | Jessie Imajean “Pud” Sexton, age 44, died Friday, Nov 13, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Smyth County. She is survived by two sons, Greg and Anthony Sexton; three grandchildren, Cassandra, Alexis and Dalton; five sisters: Lucille Shuler and Norma Davis, both of Marion, Nancy Crouse, Chilhowie, Juanita Stone and Cyndi Sage, both of Sugar Grove; four brothers: Scott Anderson of Marion, Dwight, Troy and Jeff Anderson, all of Sugar Grove; her mother and father, Troy Vance and Susie Anderson of Sugar Grove. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov 16, at 2 p.m. in Sugar Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenny Price officiating. Burial followed in the Slemp Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bice | Roy Claude “Stick” | 15 Nov 1998 | Roy Claude “Stick” Bice, age 69, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 1998 at Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Bice was a retired employee of Virginia House Furniture. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth McVey Bice. Survivors include two brothers, William G. “Bill” Bice, Marion, and Thomas Bice, Aberdeen, Md.; two sisters, Dorthy Hayden, Saltville, and Katherine Snow, Abingdon; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Nov. 18, at 11 a.m. in Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dan Jividen and the Rev. Paul Jones officiating. Burial will follow in Middle Fork Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Groseclose | Mary Evelyn | 15 Nov 1998 | Mary Evelyn Groseclose died Sunday, Nov. 15, 1998 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. She was a member of the Chilhowie United Methodist Church, the United Methodist Women and the Royal Oak Chapter DAR, Marion. Survivors include one brother and sister-in-law, Newton H. “N.H.” Groseclose Jr., Memphis, Tenn.; several cousins; one sister-in-law, Evelyn H. Groseclose, Memphis, Tenn. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mark B. McFadden officiating. Burial was in the Middle Fork Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Leonard | Richard Franklin | 15 Nov 1998 | 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. | |
| Wells | Stella Emma | 15 Nov 1998 | Stella Emma Parsons Wells, age 93, of Winston-Salem, N.C., formerly of Troutdale, died Sunday, Nov 15, 1998 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. Mrs. Wells was born Feb 8, 1905 in Grayson County, the daughter of John and Carrie Halsey Parsons. She was the widow of Claude Wells. She was also preceded in death by a son Dixie Wells. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Lucille and W. Clive Porter, Winston-Salem, N.C.; four sisters: Blanche Reedy, Sugar Grove, Ruth Fisher, Golda Burton, both of Winston-Salem, N.C., and June Wilson, Marion; two grandchildren; one great-grandson. Graveside services were conducted Tuesday, Nov 17, at 2:30 p.m. in Fairwood Cemetery in Troutdale with the Rev. Douglas Halsey officiating. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Brooks | Garland Dean | 16 Nov 1998 | Garland Dean Brooks Sr., age 61, died Monday, Nov. 16, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Smyth County. Mr. Brooks was preceded in death by his wife Patsy; his son Larry; and a brother Jack Brooks. He is survived by his fiancée and very special person, Doris Robbins; two sons, Garland Dean Brooks Jr., Troutdale, and Charles David Scott, Sugar Grove; one brother, Julian Paul Brooks, Sugar Grove; one sister, Violet Brooks Hamm, Marion; three grandchildren: Crystal Brooks Jeffries, Gregory “Bubba” Brooks, and Charles David Scott Jr.; two great-grandchildren, Miranda Jeffries and Hunter Graham Scott; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kenny Price officiating. Burial will follow in Attoway Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight at the funeral home. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wyatt | Frank Boyd | 16 Nov 1998 | Frank Boyd Wyatt, age 92, died Monday, Nov 16, 1998 at his home in Chilhowie. He is survived by his wife, Emogene Dolinger Wyatt. “To all my precious children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and friends: I’ve gone to be with God. Please make arrangements to come be with me.” Frank B. Wyatt. Funeral services were held Thursday, Nov 19, at 11 a.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Chester Hensley officiating. Burial followed in McClure Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| McAllister | Mary Eddie “Granny” | 17 Nov 1998 | Mary Eddie “Granny” McAllister, age 83, died Tuesday, Nov. 17, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. She was retired from Superior Mills, Chilhowie, and was a member of the Ladies Society of Mt. Pleasant Union Church. She was the widow of Bill McAllister. Survivors include two sons, Buddy McAllister, Mobile, Ala., and Lowell McAllister, Saltville; two daughters, Mildred Olinger, Marion, and Rita Davidson, Saltville; one brother, Tommy Keesee, Hendersonville, Tenn.; one sister, Hattie Gouge, Jonesborough, Tenn.; six grandchildren, Jeff McAllister, Michelle McAllister-Leech, Mike Olinger, Trooper David Olinger, Dixie Sheets and Duane Davidson; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Donna Davidson. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20, in Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Jim Wright and the Rev. Bill Cahill officiating. Burial was in Mt. Rose Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Saltville Rescue Squad. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bise | Curtis Hugh “Buddy” | 18 Nov 1998 | Curtis Hugh “Buddy” Bise, age 60, died Wednesday, Nov. 18, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Survivors include a sister, Connie Terry, Saltville; two brothers, Donald Cruey, Chilhowie, and James Edward Shepherd of Marion. Funeral services will be held today, Nov. 21, at 11 a.m. at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Paul Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Perkins | Lucy Boyd | 18 Nov 1998 | Lucy Boyd Perkins, age 80, of Fredericksburg, formerly of Marion, died Nov. 18, 1998 in Pentagon City Hospital in Arlington. She was the widow of the late Elmer Perkins and the late Marvin Perkins. She was preceded in death by a son, J.C. Perkins. Survivors include one daughter, Sharlette P. Quillen, Fredericksburg; two sons, Curby Perkins, Shawsville, and Kenny Perkins, Stuarts Draft; two half sisters, Clara Jackson, Mt. Vernon, Ohio, and Gladys Litt, Butler, Ohio; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson. Funeral services will be held today, Nov. 21, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Walter Statzer and the Rev. John Kibbey officiating. Burial will follow in West Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| DeBusk | Beulah Geneva | 19 Nov 1998 | Beulah Geneva DeBusk, age 72, of Glade Spring, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 1998 at the home of her son Leo DeBusk. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Hyden DeBusk. He is survived by one daughter, Connie Sproles, Glade Spring; five sons: Leo DeBusk, Glenn DeBusk, Wayne DeBusk, and Gerald DeBusk, all of Chilhowie, and Gene DeBusk of Glade Spring; three sisters, Shirley Kestner and Jane Hunt, both of Saltville, and Linnie Creasy of Marion; four brothers, Bill Creasy, Meadowview, C.W. Creasy, Bristol, Bob Creasy Chilhowie, and Jim Creasy, North Carolina; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Nov. 22, at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Warren Wilson, the Rev. Mahlon Wyatt, and the Rev. Lloyd Sheets officiating. Interment followed in Mount Olivet Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hayton | Henry R. | 19 Nov 1998 | Henry R. Hayton, age 63, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 1998 at his home in Marion. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Sula Ann Hayton; one daughter, Kathy Hayton Stanley; and one sister, Hattie Ruth Hayton. Mr. Hayton was a member of United Steel Workers Union of America. He is survived by one daughter, Kimberly Brooks of Bassett; two sons and daughters-in- law, Scott and Tina Hayton of Hillsville, and James and Lisa Hayton of Galax; one brother, Marvin Hayton of Bluefield; six sisters: Polly Blankenbeckler of Rural Retreat, Bertha Hubble, Lettie Myers and Hazel Turley, all of Ceres, Nannie Hilderbrand of Rockville, Md., and Virginia Louthan of Gaithersburg, Md.; six grandchildren, Tyler, Andrew, Erik, Casey and Shawna Hayton and Cecil Stanley. Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 22, at 2 p.m. at Zion United Methodist Church in Nebo with the Rev. Steve Hutton, the Rev. Charles Turley and the Rev. Larry Patton officiating. Burial followed in the Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery in Nebo. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Jennings | Charles Raymond | 19 Nov 1998 | Charles Raymond Jennings, age 82, died Thursday, Nov. 19, 1998 in Livermore, Calif. Mr. Jennings served in the United States Navy and was an Aviation Machinist Mate First Class. He was a retired building inspector for the Oakland United School District for 10 years. He was a lifetime member of the Masons and belonged to the Royal Arch Masons of California and the Castlewood Royal Arch Chapter #54 of Castlewood,; the Cryptic Masons of California; the Free & Accepted Masons of California; the Scottish Rite of Freemasonry; the AAHMES Temple and was a 32nd degree mason. Mr. Jennings liked to work around the house and was a devoted grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ann Jennings. He is survived by one daughter, Bonnie Jean Jennings of Carlsbad, Calif.; one son, Charles Jennings of Lodi, Calif.; four grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Monday, Nov. 30, at 11 a.m. in Blue Springs Cemetery in Camp with the Rev. Bill Perkins officiating. Masonic rites will be conducted by Marion Masonic Lodge #31 A.F. & A.M. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sawyer | Ruth D. | 23 Feb 1922 | 20 Nov 1998 | Ruth D. Sawyer, age 76, of Bluefield, W.Va., died Friday, Nov 20, 1998 in a Bluefield hospital. Born Feb 23, 1922 in Gary, W.Va., she was a daughter of the late David J. and Mary Moser Kegley. She was a homemaker and a member of the Community Baptist Church of Bluefield. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a daughter, Shelby Robinette; three brothers, Douglas, David and Ralph Kegley; five sisters, Elizabeth Kegley, Mabel Kegley, Zerva Neal, Helen Cregger and Elsie Hash. Surviving are two daughters and son-in-law, Sue and Russell Booth of Bluefield, W.Va., and Patricia Haynes of Bluefield; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Debbie Sawyer of Chesapeake; two sisters, Lorene Talley of Suffolk, Geraldine Truitt of Princeton, W.Va.; 10 grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Nov 23, at 10:30 a.m. from the Mercer Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Thomas Hager officiating. Committal services and burial were held at 1:30 p.m. in the Round Hill Cemetery in Marion. Mercer Funeral Home in Bluefield, W.Va., was in charge of arrangements. |
| Fields | Mary Shelton | 20 Nov 1998 | Mary Shelton Fields, age 74, widow of Fred G. Fields, died Friday, Nov. 20, 1998 in Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn. She is survived by two daughters, Judy Stoots of Marion, and Darlene Skeen of Lakeland, Fla.; three sons, Gene Fields of Georgia, Raymond Fields of Florida, and Gordon Fields of Atkins; 12 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; several special nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 23, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Paul Jones officiating. Burial followed in Rich Valley Presbyterian Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Nastasi | Evelyn Shipp | 20 Nov 1998 | Evelyn Shipp Nastasi, age 87, died Friday, Nov. 20, 1998 in Cambridge Manor in Stratford, Conn. Mrs. Nastasi was born in Saltville and resided in Atlanta, Ga., for many years before moving to Stratford, Conn., in 1983. She was a grammar school teacher while in Saltville and later became a sewing teacher for the Singer Company. She was an accomplished seamstress and was very supportive of her husband, the late Anthony Nastasi, and his career growth in the Singer Company. After retiring, she found pleasure in antique collecting and was active in Oronoque Village’s Call Program. Survivors include one daughter, Susan Nastasi, Norwalk, Conn.; two brothers-in-law; two sisters-in-law; several nieces and nephews. Graveside memorial services will be held today, Feb. 20, at the Elizabeth Cemetery in Saltville with the Rev. Scott Robertson-Gouge officiating. Memorial gifts may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1175 Post Road-East, Westport, Conn. 06880. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Routh | Vivian | 20 Nov 1998 | Vivian Phipps Routh, age 84, of Saltville, died Friday, Nov 20, 1998 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was the widow of Kendall Routh. Mrs. Routh was a member of the Madam Russell Methodist Church, the Fidelis Circle of Madam Russell Church, a member of the Smyth County Animal Welfare Legion, and a member of the Saltville Senior Citizens. Survivors include one son, Harry M. Routh, Houston, Texas; two sisters, Zella Taylor, Augusta, Ga., and Glen Gobble, Roanoke; three grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov 22, at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Scott Robertson Gouge officiating. Burial followed in the Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Young | Edith Fudge | 20 Nov 1998 | Edith Fudge Shelton Young, age 77, of Salem, formerly of Smyth County, died Friday, Nov. 20, 1998 in a Salem hospital. She is survived by her husband, Lester Hardin (Sam) Young of Salem; two sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth E. and Eileen Shelton, and Gregory Wade and Joan Shelton, all of Roanoke; one grandson, William Linden (Lin) Shelton; two great-grandchildren, Brock and Brooke Shelton, Chilhowie. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 23, at 10 a.m. at the Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. James K. Jett officiating. Interment was in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens, Roanoke. Lotz Salem Chapel in Salem was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Adams | Okie Mae Harrington | 21 Nov 1998 | Okie Mae Harrington Adams, age 70, of Seven Mile Ford, died Saturday, Nov. 21, 1998 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a former resident of Florida. She was preceded in death by her parents, Orear and Myrtle Sexton Harrington of Smyth County.Survivors include her husband, Ralph L. Adams; two sons, Ronald L. Darne, Herndon, and Robert D. Adams, Haymarket; five sisters, Jane Swift, Rita Jennings, Mabel Starkwether, Jeanie Goodnight and Shirley Bobsi; four grandchildren: James and Kevin Darne, Cody and Nicole Adams; two daughters-in-law, Linda Darne, Herndon, and Paula Adams, Haymarket; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 24, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mark B. McFadden officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Smyth County Heart Fund, c/o Debbie Rogers, 576 Fowler St., Marion, VA 24354. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bentley | India Holmes | 22 Nov 1998 | India Holmes Bentley, age 87, of Saltville, died Sunday, Nov. 22, 1998 in the Huntersville Oaks Nursing Home in Huntersville. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church in Saltville. Survivors include three sons: Rodney Bentley, Iron Station, N.C., John Bentley, Sherrills Ford, N.C., and Danny Bentley, Saltville; one stepson, James Bentley, Morgantown, N.C.; four daughters, Betty White, St. Petersburg, Fla., Patsy Hunt, Rock Hill, S.C., Peggy Crawford, Pilot Mountain, N.C., and Kathy Boardwine, Chilhowie; three brothers, Preston Holmes, Columbia, S.C., Donald Holmes, Glade Spring, and Delmer Holmes, Pulaski; two sisters, Wanda Frye, Saltville, and Thelma McKinney, Chilhowie; several grandchildren; several great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Nov. 25, at 11 a.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kyle French officiating. Burial will be in Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Legard | Buena Garrett | 22 Nov 1998 | 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. | |
| Sheppard | Margie | 22 Nov 1998 | Margie Walls Sheppard, age 92, died Sunday, Nov 22, 1998 at her home in Saltville. Mrs. Sheppard was a member of the Quarry Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas A. Sheppard and her son, Vanler Sheppard. Survivors include three sons, Thomas J. Sheppard, James R. Sheppard and Roy Lee Sheppard, all of Saltville; four daughters: Evelyn Lee, Betty Cornett and Mary Weir, all of Saltville, and Hilda Cannon, Glade Spring; two brothers, Robert Walls, Rocky Mount, and Lensie Walls, Florida; one sister, Myrtle Riddle, Bristol; 15 grandchildren; 27 great-grandchildren; 10 greatgreat- grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Nov 25, at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Harry Tindell officiating. Burial will follow in the Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Berry | Carl Jackson | 23 Nov 1998 | Carl Jackson Berry, age 61, of Chilhowie, died Monday, Nov. 23, 1998 from injuries sustained in a farm accident. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Joanne Berry, Chilhowie; three sons, John Robert Berry and Andrew Fount Berry, both of Chilhowie, and Carl Howard Berry of Seven Mile Ford; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister, Beulah Pennington, Chilhowie; two brothers, Ralph Berry, Chilhowie, and Jack Berry, Marion. Funeral services will be conducted today, Nov. 25, at 11 a.m. at the Chilhowie Christian Church with the Rev. Frank Branson officiating. Burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Crowgey | John Reginald, Sr. | 23 Nov 1998 | John Reginald Crowgey, Sr., age 79, of Austinville, died Monday, Nov. 23, 1998. John, the son of Henry L. Crowgey and Mary E. Akers Crowgey, was born in Saltville. He grew up in Emory and graduated from Glade Spring High School. He graduated from Emory and Henry College in 1946 with a bachelor of arts degree. He served in the United States Naval reserve from March 1941 to November 1945 as a naval aviator with three years of overseas duty piloting multi-engine patrol planes. He was awarded the Air Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was discharged from active duty in November 1945 with the rank of lieutenant commander. In 1947 he became owner of a farming operation in the Huddle community of Wythe County. He operated a dairy and beef cattle farm that remains with the family. He was employed by the Wythe County School System in 1951 and taught at the Austinville Elementary School for five years. In 1956, he was employed by the New Jersey Zinc Company at Austinville. He became the personnel chief in 1957. At the time of the closing of the mines at Austinville, he retired with 25 years of service. For 30 years he was a member of the Virginia Safety Association and served as chairman of the mining section on two separate occasions. He was a member of the Lead Mines Ruritan Club from 1956-1966. During this period he served the club as secretary, vice-president and president. He also served as lieutenant-governor and district governor of Ruritan National. For the past 10 years he belonged to the Wytheville Rotary Club. He was named a Paul Harris Fellow by the Rotary Foundation of Rotary International. In 1971 he was appointed to the board of directors of Wythe County Community Hospital. He served the hospital in various capacities over 25 years, including terms as president and chairman of the board. In 1964 he was elected to the board of the Wytheville-Wythe-Bland Chamber of Commerce and served for over 20 years. He was appointed to the Wythe County Industrial Authority in 1981, serving two terms as chairman of that organization. In 1997, he and his Austinville friends saw the culmination of their efforts to establish the Stephen F. Austin Memorial Park at the Lead Mine Bridge in Austinville. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Rita H. Crowgey of Austinville; one daughter, Margaret Ellen Tiemann of St. Louis, MO; one son, John R. Crowgey, Jr. of Pulaski; one son and daughter-in-law, Terence H. Crowgey and Maeve N. Crowgey of Roanoke; two sisters, Elizabeth C. Young of Roanoke, Rosalind C. Campbell of Hendersonville, N.C.; one brother, Harry G. Crowgey of Emory; grandchildren: Rachel M. Tiemann and Katherine A. Tiemann of St. Louis, MO., Benjamin J. Crowgey and Amanda M. Crowgey, both of Roanoke. A graveside service was held Friday, Nov. 27, 1998 at 3 p.m. at the Holston Conference Cemetery in Emory with the Rev. Dr. Thomas Sproule officiating. The family requests that in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Lead Mines Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 502, Austinville, Va., 24312. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Dodson | Mary Virginia Gralley | 23 Nov 1998 | Mary Virginia Bralley Dodson, age 88, of Martinsville, died Monday, Nov. 23, 1998. She is survived by one daughter, Peggy Ann Prillaman, Martinsville; two sons, Bill Dodson and Mike Dodson, both of Martinsville; four sisters, Nell Lawson, Ellison, Kathleen Wright and Iris Manuel, both of Wytheville, and Louise Bralley, Meadowview; one brother, Bill Bralley, Willoughby, Ohio; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 25, at 2 p.m. at the Norris Funeral Chapel with interment in Roselawn Burial Park in Martinsville. Norris Funeral Services in Martinsville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wassum | David L. | 23 Nov 1998 | David L. Wassum, age 76, died Monday, Nov 23, 1998 in Wilmington, Del. Mr. Wassum was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Army Air Corp. He served in the China, Burma, and India campaigns. He was a retired employee of DuPont having 38 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Lucille Goodman Wassum of Wilmington, Del.; two daughters, Molly E. Nickle of Wilmington, Del., and Linda C. Noone of Pottsville, Penn.; one son, David Wassum of Arvada, Colo.; four grandchildren, Justin Wassum, Jamie Nickle, Kyle Nickle and Sean Noone; one great-grandchild, Danielle Noone. Funeral services will be held today, Nov 28, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. James Pollock officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery where full military rites will be conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post #4667. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Buchanan | Virgie L. | 24 Nov 1998 | Virgie L. Buchanan, age 93, of Abingdon, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Perry Thompson Buchanan. Survivors include two sisters, Nannie Belle Lamie, Abingdon, and Hallie Smith, Wytheville; three grandchildren, Cathy Buchanan, Saltville, Roger Buchanan, Glade Spring, and J.B. Buchanan, Abingdon; four great-grandchildren, Mimi Harrison, Goode, Eric Buchanan, Abingdon, April Frye and Michael Buchanan, both of Glade Spring; one daughter-in- law, June Buchanan, Saltville; a special friend, Helen Armstrong. Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 26, at Ridgedale Cemetery in Rich Valley with the Rev. Bill Cahill officiating. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Call | James Henry, Sr., Rev. | 24 Nov 1998 | Rev. James Henry Call, Sr., age 90, died Tuesday, Nov. 24, 1998. He was a native of Smyth County and had been a resident of Washington County for 40 years. He was a member of the Washington Chapel United Methodist Church and had pastored Virginia congregations in Montgomery, Lee, Washington, and Smyth counties and Johnson County, Tenn. Mr. Call was a member of the International Order of Oddfellows. He was preceded in death by a son, Curtis H. Call. Survivors include his wife, Anna B. Call of Abingdon; four sons, James H. Call, Jr. of Yorktown, Albert Roy Call of Newport News, Arthur “Whitney” B. Call of Yorktown, and Robert Paul Call of Hampton; four daughters, Mrs. Ralph (Dorothy) Haynes of Cleavland, Tenn., Mrs. Roy (Anna) Wright of Meadowview, Acquilla “Kit” C. Eldreth and Mrs. Joe (Millie) Mansfield, both of Chesapeake; one brother, Thomas E. Call of McDonough, Ga. Twenty-three grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 27, 1998 at 2 p.m. in the Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Marvin Howard, Rev. James B. Chapman, Rev. John Surber, and Rev. Betty Bishop officiating. The interment followed in the Mount Rose Cemetery. Pallbearers were Ottie Thomas, Wayne Humphrey, Tommy Hagy, Phil McCall, Bill DeBord, and the Rev. Jim Price. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of the Washington Chapel United Methodist Church. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Holston Home for Children, P.O. Box 188, Greeneville, Tenn., 37744. Farris Funeral Service was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Atwell | Ethel Jane | 25 Nov 1998 | Ethel Jane Atwell, age 63, of Rural Retreat, died Wednesday, Nov. 25, 1998 at her residence. She was a member of the Green Mountain Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Charles W. Atwell of Princeton, W.Va.; two daughters and sons-in- law: Maggie and Nathan Lovern of Rural Retreat, Mary and Gary McPeak of Wytheville; one son and daughter-in-law, Mark and Laura Atwell of Wilmington, Ohio; two sisters: Betty Hudak of Pennsylvania and Marie Schaeffer of Gloucester, NJ; two brothers: Jimmy Schaeffer of Gloucester, NJ, Raymond Schaeffer of California; three grandchildren: Crystal Dawn McPeak, Nikki and Steven Atwell. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Nov. 28, 1998 at 11 a.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Hubert Meadows officiating. Interment will follow in the Kimberlin Lutheran Cemetery in Rural Retreat. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Denny | Effie Mary Blevins | 12 Apr 1919 | 26 Nov 1998 | Effie Mary Blevins Denny, age 79, of North Wilkesboro, N.C., died Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998 at Britthaven Nursing Home. She was the widow of Vernon Denny. Mrs. Denny was born in Grayson County on April 12, 1919, the daughter of Jahue and Margaret Parker Blevins. She was a member of Flatwoods Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Jody Caudill of Wilkesboro, N.C., and Hazel Douglas of McGrady, N.C.; four sons, Onnie Lee Denny of North Wilkesboro, N.C., Frank Paul Denny of Moravian Falls, N.C., David Boyd Denny of Columbia, S.C., and Charlie Denny of Fort Walton Beach, Fla.; three sisters, Linda Dutton of Peachtree, Ga., Agnes Blevins of Marion, and Edith Brooks of Troutdale; two brothers, William Blevins of Troutdale, and Jessie Blevins of Marion; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 28, at 10 a.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Chapel with the Rev. E.W. McMurray and the Rev. Ralph Winters officiating. Burial was in Burnt School House Cemetery in Ashe County, N.C. Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Support Group of Wilkes County, 1016 Fletcher St., Wilkesboro, N.C. 28697. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in North Wilkesboro, N.C., was in charge of arrangements. |
| Freeman | Robert Edward, Sr. | 26 Nov 1998 | Robert Edward Freeman Sr., age 67, died Thursday, Nov. 26, 1998 in Powhatan. Mr. Freeman was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served in the United States Army. He was a retired truck driver for the U.S. Postal Service. He is survived by two daughters, Alice F. Schiarelli and Nora F. Coley, both of Powhatan; three sons, Roger L. Freeman of Louise, Robert E. Freeman Jr., and Ricky D. Freeman, both of Powhatan; one brother, Gene F. Freeman of Henrico; 11 grandchildren. Graveside services were held Monday, Nov. 30, at 2 p.m. at Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Atkins | William Talmage “Tam” | 27 Nov 1998 | William Talmage “Tam” Atkins Sr., age 88, of Wytheville, died Friday, Nov. 27, 1998 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was the owner of Atkins Tire and Battery and was one of the charter members of the Wytheville Lions Club. He was preceded in death by his wife Pauline Groseclose Atkins. He is survived by two daughters, Jean A. Brindle and Peg A. Phillips, both of Wytheville; one son and daughter-in-law, William T. Jr. “Bill” and Jo Carole Atkins, Wytheville; one sister, Irene Huddle, Kingsport, Tenn.; one brother and sister-in-law, Harlow and Hazel Atkins, Marion; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 30, at 11 a.m. in the St. Paul United Methodist Church with Dr. Charles Burnett officiating. Interment was in the West End Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Paul United Methodist Church. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Hopkins | Bertha Blevins | 27 Nov 1998 | Bertha Blevins Hopkins, age 74, died Friday, Nov. 27, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a lifetime member of the Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church and the widow of William Keith Hopkins. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, Alex and Donna Hopkins, Atlanta, Ga., and Dr. Phillip and Sandy Hopkins, Marion; three sisters, Nancy Martin, Florida, Polly Murray and Pearl Stamper, both of Chilhowie; five brothers, John Robert Blevins and William F. “Bill” Blevins, both of Seven Mile Ford, the Rev. Charles Blevins, Chesil Blevins and Lee Blevins, all of Chilhowie; five grandchildren: Artie Hopkins and wife Angela, Jeana Austin and husband Bruce, Clay Hopkins, Courtney Hopkins and Chase Hopkins; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 29, in Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Blevins, the Rev. Floyd Nelson and Dr. William A. Slater officiating. Burial was in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Gordon | James Arnold “Happy” | 28 Nov 1998 | James Arnold “Happy” Gordon, died Saturday, Nov. 28, 1998 at his home in Roanoke. He was born in Marion, was an Army veteran of World War II, a member of the Civil Air Patrol, and was retired from Spector Trucking Company. He is survived by his wife, Jacquelene L. Gordon; two sisters, Dorothy Love and Nellie Cheeks; four stepsons, Ira Franklin Owens, Jeff Bowman, Delbert Butta, and Charles M. Butta Jr.; two stepdaughters, Sabrina Butta and Lisa Trobaugh; 11 grandchildren; six great- grandchildren. Graveside services were held Monday, Nov. 30, at 11 a.m. at Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens with Jefferson D. Wolfe Jr. officiating. Oakey’s North Chapel in Roanoke was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Hayden | Samuel Gibson | 28 Nov 1998 | Samuel Gibson Hayden, age 61, died Saturday, Nov. 28, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Hayden was a veteran of the United States Army having served in Germany. He was a retired employee of Marion Composites having over 20 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Lillie Cale Hayden of Marion; one daughter, Marcia Hayden of Mount Pleasant, S.C.; two sons, Michael Wayne Hayden and Mark Wade Hayden, both of Marion; three grandchildren, Amber Hayden, Shayne Hayden and Jordan Hayden; four sisters, Lou Lynch of Winchester, Virginia Kidwell of Cumberland, Md., Ann Hearn of Marion, and Eula Patton of Rural Retreat; one brother, David Hayden of Marion; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 30, at 3 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Andrew Arnold officiating. Burial followed in Attoway Cemetery where full military rites were conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post #4667. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Ballard | Ercie Patrick | 29 Nov 1998 | Pocahontas, Va. – Ercie Patrick Ballard, 94, of 346 Paradise, Pocahontas, passed away Sunday, Nov. 29, 1998, at Westwood Health Care Center, Bluefield, Va. Born in Ashe County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Nelson and Alice Wyatt Patrick. The last surviving member of her immediate family, she came to Pocahontas in 1923. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Okla J. Ballard; two brothers (George Patrick and Walter Patrick); and four sisters (Lessie Patrick Trevitte, Johnsie Patrick Francis, Ocie Patrick Lawson, and Myrtle Patrick). Surviving are three sons, Claude Ballard of Pocahontas, James Ronald Ballard and wife Ruth Ann of Paris, Texas, and Filbert L. Ballard and wife Billie of Orlando, Fla.; two daughters, Evelyn B. Susac and husband Theodore of Salem, Va., and Ruth Crist and husband William of Almont, Mich.; 13 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and one very special person, Carolyn Lowe, CNA, of Westwood Nursing Home. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 2, at 11 a.m. at the Rodriguez Pocahontas Funeral Home Chapel of Pocahontas with the Rev. William Davis officiating. Burial will follow at Woodlawn Memorial Park of Bluewell. Pallbearers will be Mark Ballard, Eddie Ballard, James Ballard, Ronny Ballard, Keith Ballard and Theodore Susac II. In lieu of flowers contributions if so desired, may be made to Pocahontas Baptist Church of Pocahontas. Posted on 9/2/2000 by Ruth Ann Ballard. | |
| Pennington | Luera Winona | 29 Nov 1998 | Luera Winona Greer Pennington, age 73, died Sunday, Nov. 29, 1998 at her home in Chilhowie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lavern Pennington, one son, Rondell Lee Pennington; two sisters and two brothers. She is survived by three daughters, Norma Campbell, and Linda Trivitt, both of Lenoir, N.C., and Carol Ann Pennington, Chilhowie; one son, Gary Lavern Pennington, Chilhowie; 15 grandchildren, 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Dec. 1, at 2 p.m. at the Grosses Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Lloyd Sheets and the Rev. Anion Cole officiating. Burial followed in Azen Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Roberts | Robert Ray | 29 Nov 1998 | Robert Ray Roberts, age 48, died Sunday, Nov 29, 1998 at his home in Marion. He is survived by his wife, Kathy Marie Roberts of Marion; two sons, David Roberts and Danny Roberts, both of Marion; two brothers, Jessie Bud Roberts of Marion, and Daniel Lee Roberts of Sugar Grove; four sisters, Norma Jean Sexton, Brenda Joyce Tilson, Revonda Faye Perkins and Martha Hayes, all of Sugar Grove; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec 1, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Baker officiating. Burial was in Round Hill Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Umbarger | Ethel | 29 Nov 1998 | Ethel Burnette Umbarger, age 80, of Chilhowie, died Sunday, Nov 29, 1998 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a member of the Deer Valley Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, W.E. and Mary E. Burnette Umbarger and two brothers, Elmer Chapman Umbarger and Willard Marshall Umbarger. Survivors include one sister, Dorothy Umbarger, Chilhowie; two nieces, Monnie Sue McNew of Chilhowie, and Sandra Lynn Odum, Meadowview; three great-nephews, Shane McNew, Travis Martin and Jason Odum. Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Dec 1, in Riverside Cemetery in Chilhowie with the Rev. Don Hazelwood officiating. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Patterson | Sue | 30 Nov 1998 | Sue Patterson, age 80, died Monday, Nov. 30, 1998 at her home in St. Petersburg, Fla. She was born in Newport News, the daughter of Richmond newspaperman John Archer Carter and Helen Scherer Carter of Marion. She attended Collegiate and St. Catherine’s School for Girls in Richmond and was graduated from Bronxville, N.Y., High School and from Westhampton College, the University of Richmond. Schooled in the dramatic arts, her avocation lay in the amateur theater. She was a director of children’s theaters in New York summer camps and later was a director of the Westchester Players in White Plains, N.Y. She acted and directed in little theaters in Virginia, South Carolina and New York. Before her marriage she worked as a general assignment reporter and feature writer for the Columbia Record in Columbia, S.C., where she met her future husband, Eugene Patterson, who was working as Columbia bureau chief for United Press. Mr. Patterson retired in 1988 as chairman and chief executive officer of the Times and its affiliated companies. He is now editor emeritus of the St. Petersburg Times. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Patterson is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Mary and James Fausch, Raleigh, N.C.; three granddaughters, Laura Carter Fausch, Molly Patterson Fausch and Emily Carr Fausch, all of Raleigh, N.C.; one half brother, Dr. John Archer Carter Jr., Winston-Salem, N.C. A family graveside service and burial will be held at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C., at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 8. A visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at Anderson-McQueen Ninth Street Chapel in St. Petersburg with a memorial service at 2 p.m. on Thursday. The family suggests that donations be made to the University of Richmond, Richmond, VA 23173. Anderson-McQueen Ninth Street Chapel in St. Petersburg, Fla., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Testerman | William R. | 30 Nov 1998 | William R. Testerman, age 70, of Laurel, Md., died Monday, Nov 30, 1998 in the VA Hospital in Washington, D.C. He was a native of Smyth County and had worked as an auto mechanic. Mr. Testerman was preceded in death by his father, Randolph Testerman. Survivors include his wife of 48 years, Mary M. Testerman; one daughter, Mary Ruth Trent, Ladson, S.C.; one son, Robert E. Testerman, Laurel, Md.; four sisters, Susie Goldsborough, Linda Testerman, Betty Selby, all of Laurel, Md., and Mary Waskey, Marion; two brothers, Martin Testerman, Manassas, and Elmer Testerman, Chilhowie; his mother, Winnie Christian, Laurel, Md. Funeral services will be held Friday, Dec 4, at 2 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church in Chilhowie with the Rev. Charles Blevins officiating. Burial will follow in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday at Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Gillespie | Jeston Hamm | 1 Dec 1998 | Jeston Hamm Gillespie, age 75, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 1998 at her home in Marion. Mrs. Gillespie was preceded in death by one sister, Beulah Jones, and one brother, Farley Hamm. She is survived by her husband, Roy E. Gillepsie of Marion; five sisters, Avis Perry and Eva Stamper, both of Lansing, N.C., Elsie Osborne of Rising Sun, Md., Ettie Gilley of BelAir, Md., and Dorthy Perry of Aberdeen, Md.; two brothers, Ralph Hamm of Lansing, N.C., and Barnie Hamm of Jefferson, N.C.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Calvin Tabor and the Rev. Frank Bauman officiating. Burial followed in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Simms | Mildred “Myd” | 1 Dec 1998 | Mildred “Myd” Simms, died Tuesday, Dec 1, 1998 at her home in Tampa, Fla. She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald W. Simms, and her parents, Georgia Kate Staley and Edward E. Buck. Mrs. Simms was a native of Rural Retreat and had been a resident of Tampa since 1926. She was a retired teacher of Hillsborough High School in Tampa. She is survived by several cousins, including A.P. Hammond Jr., Roanoke, Marguerite B. Keatley, Cumberland, Md., Frances B. Barnett, Wytheville, and Virginia DuRand, St. Paul, Minn. Graveside services will be held Monday, Dec 7, at 11 a.m. in the West End Cemetery in Wytheville with the Rev. Leland F. Smith of St. John’s Episcopal Church officiating. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Woodard | Shelby Jean | 1 Dec 1998 | Shelby Jean Woodard, age 43, of Meadowview, died Tuesday, Dec 1, 1998 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was a member of the Reach Out for Christ Church. Survivors include her husband, Lonnie P. Woodard Sr., Meadowview; three sons, Lonnie Phillip Woodard Jr., Saltville, Danny Clinton Woodard, Meadowview, and Joshua Joel Woodard, Bristol; two daughters, Valerie Victoria Cannon, Meadowview, and Ashley Suzanne Woodard, of the home; her mother, Flora Belle Keith, Broadford; two brothers, Rev. Danny Keith, Broadford, and Rev. Charles Keith, Chilhowie; two sisters, Wanda Ratcliff, Meadowview and Barbara Holmes, Saltville; one sister-in-law, Darlene Tolbert, Blountville, Tenn.; seven grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec 4, at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Kyle French and the Rev. Chester Hensley officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Workman | Hannah A. | 1 Dec 1998 | Hannah A. Workman, age 94, of Saltville, died Tuesday, Dec 1, 1998 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was a member of the First Christian Church in Saltville. Survivors include two sons, William A. Workman, Saraland, Ala., and James E. Workman of Hephzibah, Ga.; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Dec 4, at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Williams officiating. Burial followed in Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Buskell | Joseph Edward “Joe” | 2 Dec 1998 | Joseph “Joe” Edward Buskell, age 83, died Wednesday, Dec. 2, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Buskell was preceded in death by his wife, Zenna Harrington Buskell. He is survived by one son, Daniel Buskell of Marion; four sisters-in-law, Eddith Harrington of Sugar Grove, Eula Lampkins of Marion, Gladys Jones of Havre de Grace, Md., and Enola Harrington of Bel Air, Md.; one brother-in-law, Donald Harrington of Sugar Grove; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 4, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Harry Leland officiating. Graveside services will be held today, Dec. 5, at 11 a.m. at Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| McCleneghan | Frank A., Jr. | 14 Mar 1932 | 3 Dec 1998 | Frank A. McCleneghan Jr., age 66, of Troutdale, and Charlotte, N.C., died Thursday, Dec. 3, 1998 at his home. Mr. McCleneghan was born on March 14, 1932 in Charlotte, a son of Laura Spencer McCleneghan and the late Frank A. McCleneghan. He attended Episcopal High School in Alexandria and graduated from Central High School in Charlotte, N.C. Mr. McCleneghan continued his studies at UNC-Chapel Hill and graduated from the University of Georgia. He worked as a stock broker with Interstate Johnson Lane and retired in 1991 after 30 years of service. After retirement he worked as a volunteer at Mt. Rogers National Forest and was named Volunteer of the Year in 1996. A member of Christ Episcopal Church, Mr. McCleneghan enjoyed fly fishing and spent many enjoyable hours teaching others to fly fish. In addition to his mother, Mr. McCleneghan is survived by three children: Kappy F. McCleneghan and husband Keith Bryant, and Frank A. McCleneghan III, all of Charlotte, N.C., and S. Coleman McCleneghan of Boone, N.C.; one grandson, Alexander Bryant; one sister, Laura Lee of Charlotte, N.C.; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Monday, Dec. 7, at 2 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church in Charlotte with the Rev. Fred W. Paschall Jr., officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Mt. Rogers Interpretation Association, 3714 Hwy. 16, Marion, VA 24354. Harry and Bryant Company was in charge of arrangements. This obituary is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. |
| Anders | James Carl | 3 Dec 1998 | James Carl Anders, age 73, died Thursday, Dec. 3, 1998 at his home in Rural Retreat. He was born in Smyth County, the son of the late William Glenn and Nannie Mary Pierce Anders. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army World War II from 1943 to 1946, was a farmer and was a superintendent, Sunday School teacher and trustee at the First Church of God of Groseclose for several years. He is survived by his wife, Helen Ilene Bise Anders of the home; one daughter and son-in- law, Barbara Joy Anders and Daniel E. Ceary of Maryland; one son and daughter-in-law, Carl Randolph and Diana G. Anders of Rural Retreat; one granddaughter, Christina Ceary; six grandsons: Timothy L. Anders and wife Michelle C. Anders, Randall W. Anders, Ryan C. Anders, Micah Ceary, Philip Ceary, and Ben Ceary; one sister, Mary Anders Hambline of Harrisonburg; two brothers, William G. Anders Jr., and Charles Anders, both of Marion. Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 6, at 3:30 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Thomas J. Bunting officiating. Interment followed in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat with Marion VFW Post #4667 conducting graveside military rites. The family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Emergency Services or to the Rural Retreat Volunteer Fire Dept. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Smith | Mary Clarice | 4 Dec 1998 | Mary Clarice Flournoy Smith, age 76, died Friday, Dec 4, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of William Alfred Smith. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, James A. “Jim” and Pam Smith, Raleigh, N.C.; two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Faye Smith) Tilson, Blackburg, and Kay Smith Brown, Nashville, Tenn.; seven grandchildren: Lee Tilson Strand, Trey Tilson, Sarah Tilson, Jeff Brown, Steve Brown, Rikki Smith and William Smith; two great-grandchildren, Joey and Christopher Strand. Memorial services were conducted Sunday, Dec 6, in First Church of God, Allison Gap, with the Rev. David Mumpower officiating. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Saltville Rescue Squad or the Allison Gap First Church of God. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Barlow | Alden H. | 6 Nov 1911 | 6 Dec 1998 | Alden H. Barlow, age 87, of Westminister, Md., formerly of Pylesville, Md., died at Carroll County General Hospital in Maryland on Sunday, Dec. 6, 1998. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jossie A. (Blackburn) Barlow on Aug. 30, 1996. Mr. Barlow was born Nov. 6, 1911 in Chilhowie, the son of the late David and Lula (McCloud) Barlow. He retired in 1976 after 16 years with the Harford County Dept. of Public Works. He also worked at the former Robinson Brothers Feed Mill in Delta, Penn., for many years. He was a member of North Harford Baptist Church. He is survived by two sons, Darius D. Barlow of Jarrettsville, Md., and John D. Barlow, Sherman, Texas; one daughter, Barbara P. Matulevich of Westminister, Md.; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one sister, Edith Lett, Havre de Grace, Md.; four brothers, Wayne Barlow of Downington, Penn., Sherman Barlow of Statesville, N.C., Blaine Barlow of Texas, and James Barlow of Virginia. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 11 a.m. at North Harford Baptist Church with his pastor, the Rev. John W. Manry officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to North Harford Baptist Church, 4008 Old Federal Hill Road, Jarrettsville, Md. 21084. Harkins Funeral Home in Delta, Penn., was in charge of arrangements. |
| Catron | Katie M. Calhoun | 7 Dec 1998 | Katie M. Calhoun Catron, age 78, of Rural Retreat, died Monday, Dec. 7, 1998 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. Mrs. Catron was born in Smyth County, the daughter of the late William Aaron and Florence Etta Pennington Calhoun. She was a member of the Wytheville Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses and was preceded in death by two sons, Douglas Maiden Catron and Delmar Lee Catron. She is survived by her husband, Hubert M. Catron Jr., of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Janet and Harry Danner and Linda and Kevin Fiorini, all of Wytheville; one son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Virginia Catron of Wytheville; two sisters, Virginia Calhoun of Wytheville, and Anna Catron of Atkins; special sister-in-law and brother-in- law, John and Loraine Heldreth of Hendersonville, Tenn.; seven grandchildren, Clarissa Lester, Melissa Hundley, Barry Catron, Russell Catron, Lisa Catron, C.D. Hagy, and Katie Danner; two step-grandchildren, Amber Fiorini and Ian Fiorini; four great-grandchildren, Randy, Kristin, Zachary and Chase; two step-great-grandchildren, Jerry and Brian. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 10, at 2 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Tonny Johansen and Elder Raymond Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to the charity of one’s choice. Friends may call after noon today at the Lindsey Funeral Home where the family will receive friends there from 7 to 9 p.m. or they may call at the residence at any time. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Evans | Katherine Shelton | 8 Dec 1998 | Katherine Shelton Evans, age 47, died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 1998 at her home in Wytheville. Mrs. Evans was a former resident of Chilhowie and was a member of Joy Baptist Church in Chilhowie. She was preceded in death by her father, Fred Shelton. Surviving are her husband, James A. Evans; two sons, James M. Evans and Rodney a. Evans, both of Wytheville; her mother, Mandy Hayden Shelton, Chilhowie; two brothers, Ernest M. Shelton and Roby E. Shelton, both of Bland; four sisters, Elaine Shelton Sparks, Bland, Nancy Shelton Galliher and Francis Shelton Galliher, both of Chilhowie, and Sandra Shelton Eller, Marion; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 10, at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Adam Love and the Rev. Shane Williams officiating. Burial followed in the Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hicks | Freddie | 8 Dec 1998 | Freddie Hicks, age 50, died Tuesday, Dec. 8, 1998 at his home in Chilhowie. Mr. Hicks was preceded in death by his father, Carson David Hicks. He was an employee of the Appalachian Power Company for 27 years, was a member of the Chilhowie Christian Church and a member of the Moose Lodge in Seven Mile Ford. Surviving are his wife, Phyllis Hicks; one son, Brian Allen Hicks, Abingdon; two daughters, Jaylynn Cassie Hicks, of the home, and Melissa Burkett Vance of Marion; his mother, Charlotte Louise Hicks, Saltville; two sisters, Nell Branson, Emory, and Barbara Harrison, Lawton, Oklahoma; one grandson, Grayson “Little Burhead” Vance, Marion; one nephew, Jackie Branson Jr.; three nieces, Tonya Branson Hayton, Missy Jackson, and Lori Bowman. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Dec. 11, at 11 a.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Frank Branson and the Rev. Troy Allen officiating. Burial followed at the Mt. Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sinnock | Madeline | 8 Dec 1998 | Madeline Sinnock, age 86, of Saltville, died Tuesday, Dec 8, 1998 at Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Sinnock, and her son, Sgt. John Robert Sinnock. Survivors include one daughter, Linda Sue McKnight, Canton, Ohio; one sister, Anna Mae Smith, Saltville; four grandchildren; 11 nieces; 11 nephews. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Dec 10, at 11 a.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with burial in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Dursi | Louis M. | 9 Dec 1998 | Louis M. Dursi, age 88, died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Kathleen Dursi of Marion; six daughters, Maureen Dursi of Anchorage, Alaska, Patricia Ast of Pensacola, Fla., Rita Johnson of Juneau, Alaska, Kathleen Vinci of Berlin, Conn., Rosemary Lilley of Wesley Chapel, Fla., and Marcia Dursi of Annandale; three sons: Louis M. Dursi Jr., Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, James V. Dursi of Clinton, Ark., and John T. Dursi of Morengo, Wisc.; also Berna O’Donoghue, who is like a daughter; one sister, Marie Mazza of Floral Park, N.Y.; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; many nieces and nephews. A Mass of Resurrection will be held today, Dec. 12, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church with Father Robert Krenik officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. John’s Catholic Church Memorial Fund, 124 Park Blvd., Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Grubb | Rosa Belle | 9 Dec 1998 | Rosa Belle Grubb, age 89, of Salem, died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 1998 in the Columbia Lewis- Gale Medical Center. She was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late Worley Robert and Cora Lillian Six Grubb. Mrs. Grubb was a member of the Grace Baptist Church in Roanoke and was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Grubb and one daughter, Vivian Hale. She is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Elizabeth Mills, Princeton, W.Va., and Louise and Walter Scott of Vinton; one sister, Mozelle G. Jones, Rural Retreat; a dear friend, Virginia (Ginny) Perdue of Salem; 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two great- great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 11, at 2 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gary Yates officiating. Interment followed in the Black Lick Cemetery in Rural Retreat. The family suggests that those who prefer, may make memorials to the Salem Rescue Squad. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Naff | Elmo Bane | 9 Dec 1998 | Elmo Bane Naff, age 91, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, Dec. 9, 1998 in the Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Survivors include four sons: James Millard Naff, Indianapolis, Ind., William (Bill) Naff, Oakton, Edwin Naff, Chilhowie, and Donald M. Lusk, Port Huron, Mich.; two daughters, Kathleen McAbee, Gaffney, S.C., Eloise McCall, Meadowview; 13 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one nephew, John J. “Jim” Rouse Jr., Duluth, Ga. Graveside services will be conducted today, Dec. 12, at noon in Kelly’s Chapel Cemetery with the Rev. Paul Jones officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. today at Williams Funeral Home. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Thomas | Sylvia F. | 9 Dec 1998 | Sylvia F. Thomas, age 72, died Wednesday, Dec 9, 1998 at her home in Saltville. She is survived by her husband, Carl G. “Simon” Thomas; one son, Ricky C. Thomas, Glade Spring; three brothers, Gene Wise, Bluefield, Charles Wise, Gray, Tenn., and Noble L. Wise, Chesapeake; one daughter-in-law, Lynda Thomas; two grandchildren, Levi Thomas and Shannon Thomas; several nieces and nephews; a host of friends and neighbors. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec 11, at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Val Burgett officiating. Burial followed at the Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Fields | Mary Louise | 10 Dec 1998 | Mary Louise Fields, age 79, of Saltville, died Thursday, Dec. 10, 1998 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was a native of Saltville, and a member of the Main Street Christian Church. She was a member of the Senior Citizens. Survivors include one daughter, Patsy Duato, Tampa, Fla.; one son, Jerry Fields, Altamont Springs, Fla.; one sister, Helen Campbell, Chilhowie; four brothers: William Woodward, Abingdon, John Woodward, Halifax, Thomas Woodward, Roanoke, and David Woodward, Marion; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorial services were held Sunday, Dec. 13, at 2 p.m. at the Main Street Christian Church in Saltville with the Rev. Frank Branson officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Main Street Christian Church or the Saltville Rescue Squad. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hawkins | Sarah Moore | 10 Dec 1998 | Sarah Moore Hawkins, age 72, died Thursday, Dec. 10, 1998 at her home in Rural Retreat. She was born in Lodi, the daughter of the late George and Gertie Wills Moore. She was a member of the Rural Retreat Presbyterian Church and was preceded in death by two brothers, Irby and Ernest Moore. She is survived by one brother, William M. (Bill) Moore, Mountain City, Tenn.; one niece, Mary Ann Walsh, Kingsport, Tenn.; one nephew, Rick Moore, Mountain City, Tenn. A memorial service will be held today, Dec. 12, at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Hallett G. Hullinger officiating. Inurnment will follow at a later date in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. today at Lindsey Funeral Home prior to the service. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Moore | Shawn Douglas | 11 Dec 1998 | Shawn Douglas Moore, infant son of Roger and April Moore of Sugar Grove, died Friday, Dec. 11, 1998. In addition to his parents, he is survived by one sister, Becky Summit, Sugar Grove; his grandparents, Joe and Mary Summit, Rich Valley, and Roger and Lois Moore, Marion; his great-grandmother, Hazel Bonham, Sugar Grove; his great-great-grandmother, Faye Cole, Independence; several aunts and uncles. Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 13, at 2 p.m. at Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ted Bonham and the Rev. Marion Boggs officiating. Burial followed in the Rock Bridge Baptist Cemetery in Flat Ridge. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Catron | Walter Lilbern “Walt” | 12 Dec 1998 | Walter Lilbern (Walt) Catron, age 70, of Rural Retreat, died Saturday, Dec. 12, 1998 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was born in Wythe County, the son of the late Charles Henry and Laura Grubb Catron. He was retired from the Aeroquip Corporation in Wytheville and was preceded in death by two brothers, Charles Henry Catron Jr., and Robert (Bob) Catron; and three sisters, Anna Belle Norman, Elsie Alicknovic, and Willie Kincer. He is survived by his wife of 37 years, Eunice K. Catron of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Jerry L. and Mia Z. Catron, Rural Retreat; two daughters and sons-in- law, Melissa and Pete Sisk, Max Meadows, and Teresa and Tim Farmer, Rural Retreat; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Irene and George Suchorsky, and Martha and Charles Kolaetis, all of Clark, N.J.; five grandchildren, Cory and Micah Catron, Breanna and Matthew Farmer, and Krysta Sisk; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 15, at 1 p.m. at Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Hubert Meadows and the Rev. Abe Handy officiating. Entombment followed in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Volunteer Emergency Services. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blankenship | Carlis | 13 Dec 1998 | Carlis Blankenship, age 66, died Sunday, Dec. 13, 1998 in a Marion hospital. He was a native of Richlands, a graduate of Richlands High School and a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. He was a retired fabricator with General Motors in Flint, Mich., where he lived for several years before moving to Marion 20 years ago. He was a member of the United Auto Workers in Flint. Mr. Blankenship was preceded in death by his parents, Wiley and Marie Vandyke Blankenship, and two brothers, Eulis and McDonald Blankenship. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Pete (Janice) Barrett, Saltville; one sister, Lena Stinson, Richlands; one brother, J.W. Blankenship, Birmingham, Ala.; two grandchildren, Stacy Kim and Andrea Kim; a longtime friend and companion, Margaret Powers, Marion. Funeral services will be conducted today, Dec. 16, at 2 p.m. in Hurst Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with the Rev. Mike Altizer and the Rev. Eddie Hess officiating. Interment will be in Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery in Richlands. Graveside military rites will be conducted by members of Casey-Shortt VFW Post No. 9640, Richlands, and the Disabled American Veterans Tazewell County Chapter 31. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Taylor | Ruby Richardson | 14 Dec 1998 | Ruby Richardson Taylor, age 61, died Monday, Dec 14, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She is survived by four daughters and three sons-in-law, Kathy and Bill Oakes, Janice and Larry Bowman, Cindy and Paul Combs and Tammie Taylor, all of Marion; one son, Junior Taylor of Marion; five sisters: Gussie Widener, Roanoke, Katherine Ellis, Pat Richardson, Sue Richardson and Georgia Richardson, all of Marion; one brother, Joe Ellis Sr., Marion; 11 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; special family members: Robin Burgess, Frank Vaught, Danny and Linda Meadows, Sonja Oakes, Stephanie Butler, Tassy Patrick, and the Ellis boys. Funeral services will be held today, Dec 16, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Steve Hutton officiating. Burial will follow in Attoway Cemetery in Marion. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Howard | Helinor Ray | 15 Dec 1998 | Helinor Ray Howard, age 72, died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She is survived by one daughter, Joysue Copeland of Texas; two sons, Steve Copeland of Georgia and Johnny Howard of Marion; one brother, Ernie Britts of Phoenix, Ariz.; one grandchild, Tonya Howard. Funeral services will be held today, Dec. 19, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Father Robert Krenik officiating. Burial will follow in Wassum Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Perry | Gladys Marie | 15 Dec 1998 | Gladys Marie Perry, age 51, of Saltville, died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1998 at Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a member of the Main Street Christian Church. Survivors include her mother, Agnes C. Perry, Saltville; three brothers, Phillip Perry, Saltville, David Perry, Montgomery, Ala., and Albert Perry, Cleveland, Tenn.; three nephews; four nieces. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec. 18, at the Main Street Christian Church with the Rev. Bobby Briggs officiating. Burial followed at the Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Connor | Fred D. | 16 Dec 1998 | Fred D. Conner Sr., age 84, died Wednesday, Dec. 16, 1998 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. He is survived by his wife, Alice Arnold Conner of Marion; two sons and daughters-in-law, Fred Jr. and Janice Conner and Charles and Pam Conner, all of Marion; one sister, Thelma Foglesong of Marion; three brothers, Ralph E. Conner and Harold K. Conner, both of Marion, and Marvin B. Conner of Bowie, Md.; three grandchildren, Emily K. Conner, Benjamin F. Conner and Jonathan W. Conner. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 18, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. James Pollock and the Rev. Mary K. Briggs officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 115 South Church St., Marion, VA 24354 or the Mount Rogers Shelter Home, P.O. Box 325, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Griffitts | Iona Elizabeth | 16 Dec 1998 | Iona Elizabeth Griffitts, age 85, died Wednesday, Dec 16, 1998 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. She was a member of Elizabeth United Methodist Church in Sugar Grove. Mrs. Griffitts was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters. She is survived by several nieces and nephews including one special niece, Sarah Griffitts-Villar of Kingsport, Tenn. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec 18, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Kenneth Conner officiating. Burial followed in Meek-Scott Cemetery in Teas. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Johnstone | John William “Bill”, Jr. | 16 Dec 1998 | John William “Bill” Johnstone Jr., age 75, of Wytheville, died Wednesday, Dec. 16, 1998 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was born in the Mudlick Section of Wythe County, the son of the late John William and Bessie Topham Johnstone. Mr. Johnstone was a well-known Wythe County farmer and was a member of the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Peary Hancock Johnstone; a son, John William “Billy” Johnstone III; a great-grandson, Joseph Graham Aker; and a stepson, Charles Robert Hancock. He is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Sarah and Abner Graham Jr., Janet and Randy Wright, and Debbie and H.A. Suthers, all of Wytheville; one son, Daniel Phillip Johnstone, Woodbridge; one stepson, William Donald Hancock, Fair Oaks, Calif.; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Frances Johnstone, Josephine “Jo” and V.P. Slemp, all of Wytheville, Alpha Scott of Marion, and Virginia and Emmett Moore, Oak Ridge, Tenn.; one brother and sister-in-law, George and Anne Johnstone, Wytheville; a special friend, Linda Lovell Dunford, Wytheville; 16 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Dec. 19, at 2 p.m. in the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church conducted by Pastor Steve Ridenhour. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Holy Trinity Lutheran Church. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Powell | Helen Lee | 16 Dec 1998 | Helen Lee Powell, age 86, widow of Sebra Powell, died Wednesday, Dec. 16, 1998 in Cooper River Nursing Home in Pennsauker, N.J. She is survived by two daughters, Joanne Primas of Pennsauker, N.J., and Patricia Coe of Chicago, Ill.; two sons, Ray Moses and Charles Powell Jr., both of Petersburg; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Dec. 23, at 10 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Leslie Dean officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Saint John | Billy Joe | 16 Dec 1998 | Billy Joe St. John, age 63, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, Dec 16, 1998 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Roy and J.C. St. John. He is survived by his wife, Virginia St. John, Chilhowie; three daughters, Barbara Neaves, Galax, Brenda Hunt and Cindy Testerman, both of Chilhowie; three sisters, Mary Hamm, Ruby Dolinger and Betty Leonard, all of Chilhowie; six brothers, Carl Ray St. John, Bobby Fields St. John, and Cecil Eugene St. John, all of Chilhowie, Henry Daniel St. John, Sandwich, Ill., Paul Wayne St. John, Beckley, W.Va., and Fred Allen St. John, Congress, Ariz.; four grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Dec 18, at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lloyd Sheets and the Rev. Camet Spivey officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Woodward | Ruth Elizabeth | 16 Dec 1998 | Ruth Elizabeth Woodward, age 77, died Wednesday, Dec 16, 1998 at her home in Saltville. She was a member of the Beaver Creek Union Methodist Church. Survivors include her husband, Charles Ewell Woodward, Saltville; two sons, Gary C. Woodward, Saltville, and Charles R. Woodward, Chester; two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Patricia) Smith, Glade Spring, and Mrs. Earl (Judy) Black, Hopewell; one brother, Jasper Lee, Saltville; one sister, Catherine Miller, Miami, Fla.; eight grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, Dec 17, at the Beaver-Creek Union Methodist Church with the Rev. Bill Cahill officiating. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bushnell | Glenda Glass | 18 Dec 1998 | Glenda Glass Bushnell, age 48, died Friday, Dec. 18, 1998 in Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tenn., from injuries received in an automobile accident. She was preceded in death by a sister, Debbie Glass Rymal. She is survived by her daughter, Heather Hawkins of Marion; two grandchildren, Garrett Bushnell and Ashton Cress; her parents, Preston and Mildred Glass, Marion; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Butch Glass and Marla Powers of Atkins, Petey and Becky Glass and Jody and Tonya Glass, all of Marion; three sisters and brothers-in- law, Susie and Marc Sprinkle of Rural Retreat, Shirley and Jeff Pennington of Marion, and Mary Glass of Mouth of Wilson; her grandmother, Mabel Vernon of Marion; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 22, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial followed in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Compton | Clarence Lloyd | 19 Dec 1998 | Clarence Lloyd Compton, age 86, of Damascus, died Saturday, Dec. 19, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. He was a native of Abingdon, had lived in Washington County and Houston, Texas, before moving to Damascus in 1963. He was a former owner of a service station and store in Damascus. He attended the Palestine Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Bessie Whitely Compton, Chilhowie; one daughter, Mrs. Billie Lorraine Compton Thomas, Ladson, S.C.; one son, Stephen Wansfell Compton, LaPort, Texas; seven stepchildren; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several cousins. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 21, in Campbell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Maynard C. Clifton officiating. Burial followed in Sunset Memorial Park, Damascus. Campbell Funeral Home in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Frye | Lloyd Palmer | 20 Dec 1998 | Lloyd Palmer Frye, age 86, of Chilhowie, died Sunday, Dec. 20, 1998 in the Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Survivors include two sons, Charles W. “C.W.” Frye and Glenn David Frye, both of Chilhowie; one brother, W.G. “Dub” Frye, Chilhowie; one sister, Bertha Lee Henderson, Bristol; five grandchildren; five great- grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 22, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Callahan officiating. Graveside services will be conducted today, Dec. 23, at 10 a.m. at Kelly’s Chapel Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hearn | E. Richard | 20 Dec 1998 | E. Richard Hearn, age 54, died Sunday, Dec. 20, 1998 at his home in Marion. He is survived by his wife, Ann Hayden Hearn of Marion; two daughters and one son-in- law, Monica and Butch Glass of Graham, N.C., and Amy Hearn Campbell of Marion; his mother, Ruby Testerman of Marion; three grandchildren, Kennedy Glass, Ty and Tanner Campbell, and a host of special friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 22, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Andrew Arnold officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steel’s Road, Bristol, Tenn. 37620. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Thomas | Ballard R. | 20 Dec 1998 | Ballard R. Thomas, age 66, of Glade Spring, died Sunday, Dec 20, 1998 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Thomas was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was a member of the Abingdon Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by a son, Jackie Allen Thomas. He is survived by his wife, Anna Millsap Thomas; two sons, Ike Thomas, Abingdon, and Johnny D. Thomas, Chilhowie; one daughter, Susan Doss, Glade Spring; three brothers, Fred Thomas, Rural Retreat, Ed Thomas, Glade Spring, Johnny Thomas, Saltville; three sisters, Joann Lloyd, Emory, Eunice Bott and Wanda Wilson, both of Glade Spring; three grandchildren, Jason Allen Thomas, George Tyler Doss, and Hunter Dean Thomas; three godchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today, Dec 23, at 2 p.m. in the Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Mahlon Wyatt and Mr. Bill Haywood officiating. Burial will follow in the Rush Creek Cemetery. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Anderson | Kemp Preston | 21 Dec 1998 | Kemp Preston Anderson, age 61, of Marion, died Monday, Dec. 21, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Enoch and Minnie Anderson and two brothers, Robert Estil Anderson and Gilbert Anderson. Mr. Anderson was retired from MayMead Construction Company and attended South Fork Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Linda Crewey Anderson of Marion; one daughter and son-in- law, Sheilea and Doug Coble of Monroe, Ga.; one son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Brenda Anderson of Rural Retreat; one step-daughter and son-in-law, Missy and Tinker Bowman of Marion; one step-son, Tony Hayes of Marion; one sister and brother-in-law, Ida and Talmage Anderson of Galax; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Eldridge and Georgie Anderson of Troutdale, Rex and Sharon Anderson of Woodlawn. Four grandchildren, four step-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 24, 1998, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. George Russell, Rev. Mark Totten, Rev. Dan Tuell and Rev. Dan Roark officiating. Burial followed in Central Cemetery in Flatridge, Va. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Neitch | James Harold | 22 Dec 1998 | James Harold Neitch, Sr., age 64, of Marion, died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by one son, James H. “Jimmy” Neitch, Jr. He is survived by his wife, Frances Terry Neitch of Marion; three daughters, Beverly Graham of Bowie, Texas, Connie Hull of Annandale, Va., and Cynthia Heavener of Centreville, Va.; one son, Timothy Neitch of Marion; one sister, Helen Baumgarner of Marion; one brother, Rev. David Neitch of Marion. Eight grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 24, 1998, at 2 p.m. at the Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. David Neitch officiating. Burial followed in South Fork Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Patton | Esther Pauline “Polly” | 22 Dec 1998 | Esther Pauline “Polly” Patton, age 81, of Marion, died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 1998, in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Patton was a life long resident of Marion and was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was a retired employee of Southwestern State Hospital after 34 years of service. She is survived by her husband, Samuel Mark Patton of Marion; two sisters and one brother-in- law, Ruth and Gordon Patton and Helen Tilson, all of Marion; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and Thelma Romans, Bennett and Frieda Romans, all of Marion; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 24, 1998, at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church with Rev. James Pollack and Rev. Mary K. Briggs officiating. Entombment followed in the Rose Lawn Mausoleum. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Davis | Kathleen | 23 Dec 1998 | Kathleen Davis, age 91, of Atkins, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1998, in the Smyth County Community Hospital. She was born in Atkins, the daughter of the late George S. and Grace Repass Davis. Miss Davis was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Rural Retreat and was preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph and Fred Davis; two sisters, Maxine Davis and Ella Davis Selvage. She is survived by a sister-in-law, Mildred Keyes Davis of Atkins; five nieces, one nephew and several cousins; special friends and neighbors, Ailene and Bill Buck of Atkins. Funeral services will be held Monday, Dec. 28, 1998, at 1 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Joe Shumate and Pastor Ed Schaack officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat. The family will receive friends from Noon to 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, 1998, at the Lindsey Funeral Home prior to the service. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hayden | Sue Carol | 23 Dec 1998 | Sue Carol Hayden, age 46, of Saltville, died Wednesday, Dec. 23, 1998, at Smyth County Community Hospital. Ms. Hayden was a member of Buckeye Hollow Pentecostal Holiness Church. She is survived by her stepmother, Louise Hayden, of Saltville; two brothers, J.C. Hayden and Mark Hayden, both of Saltville; one sister, Pam Caudell of Saltville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, Dec. 26, 1998, at 2 p.m. at D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with Rev. Vernon Olinger and Rev. Wade Kestner officiating. Burial will follow in Elizabeth Cemetery. The D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wheeler | Kyle | 23 Dec 1998 | Kyle Wheeler, age 86, of Sugar Grove, died Wednesday, Dec 23, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was an employee of the U.S. Gypsum Company. Survivors include a son, Kyle Ralph Wheeler, Sugar Grove; a brother, Paul Wheeler, Alexandria; five grandchildren, Kyle Ralph Wheeler Jr., Marion, Timothy Wheeler, Vickie Norman and Curtis Wheeler, all of Sugar Grove, and Pamela Taylor, Saltville; 11 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Graveside services were conducted Saturday, Dec 26, at noon in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Powell | Douglas P. | 25 Dec 1998 | Douglas P. Powell, age 77, died Friday, Dec. 25, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Lucille Strouth Powell of Marion; two daughters and son-in-law, Ethel G. Taylor of Detroit, Mich., and James and Patricia Reid, Chilhowie; four sisters, Mae P. Tarter of Chicago, Ill., Rose P. Gillespie and Kay Kegley, both of Marion, and Phyllis P. Lowman of Bel Air, Md.; six brothers, James Powell of Cincinnati, Ohio, Randy Powell of Tucson, Ariz., Fred Powell of Richmond, Roy Powell of Abilene, Texas, Jack Powell of Texas, and Robert Powell of Marion; three grandchildren, Douglas Taylor and wife Tina, Renee Taylor and Lisa Koch and husband Kenny; one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 27, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. David Neitch officiating. Burial followed in Thomas Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Price | Corena Francis | 25 Dec 1998 | Corena Francis Price, age 81, died Friday, Dec. 25, 1998 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was a member of the Saltville Baptist Church and the widow of James B. Price. Survivors include three sons, Buddy Price, Saltville, Charles Kenneth Price, Roanoke, and Donald Price, Johnson City; two daughters, Peggy Rolen, Ripplemead, and Carol Butler, Johnson City, Tenn.; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 28, in Mount Rose Cemetery with the Rev. Bill Davis officiating. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Atwell | Fred Carlisle | 26 Dec 1998 | Fred Carlisle Atwell, age 73, of Rural Retreat, died Saturday, Dec. 26, 1998 at the home of his daughter in Martinsville. Mr. Atwell was born in Smyth County, the son of the late Franklin Perry and Minnie Dillman Atwell. He was a retired contractor and master carpenter. His commitment to quality and his craftsmanship graced many homes in Wythe County. The role in life which he deemed most important was that of father and grandfather. Mr. Atwell was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by a brother, Franklin Harlow Atwell. He is survived by three children and spouses: Fred C. Jr. (Buster) and Alice Atwell, Pilot Mountain, N.C., Brenda A. and David Gilbert, Martinsville, and Thelma A. and Michael Miller, Crockett; six grandchildren and grandson-in-law, Julie and Jay Gillespie, Harrisonburg, Ann-Alyssa King, Richmond, Tyyne Miller, Crockett, September Webster, Druid and Briana Atwell, all of Pilot Mountain, N.C.; one sister, Ruth Tibbs, Rural Retreat; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 29, at 1 p.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church with Pastor Joe Shumate and Pastor Ed Schaack officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Graveside military rites were conducted by Marion VFW Post 4667. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to the St. Paul Lutheran Church Endowment Fund, c/o Dianna DeBoard, Rt. 4, Box 279, Wytheville, VA 24382 or to the American Cancer Society, 165 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210-2328. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bentley | Elizabeth Lucille | 27 Dec 1998 | Elizabeth Lucille Bentley, age 70, died Sunday, Dec. 27, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of Bill June Bentley. Mrs. Bentley attended the Gethsemane Baptist Church and was a member of the Marion Baptist Church Sunday School at the Senior Citizens Center. She was preceded in death by her sister, Hazel Wise. She is survived by two daughters, Polly Fleenor and Carol Barker; two grandsons, Nicky Paul Barker and Billy Joe Barker; one granddaughter, Angie B. Tuggle; one great-granddaughter, Hannah Tuggle, all of Marion; one sister, Donna Mae Pruitt, Rich Valley; three brothers, Charlie Bill Armstrong, Atkins, Sherman Armstrong, Adwolfe, and Walter Armstrong, Rich Valley; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Dec. 30, at 11 a.m. at Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Pat Gilbert and the Rev. Bill Slater officiating. Burial followed in Ridgedale Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blankenbeckler | Maurice G. | 27 Dec 1998 | Maurice G. Blankenbeckler, age 75, died Sunday, Dec. 27, 1998 in a hospice in Asheville, N.C., after a brief illness. Mr. Blankenbeckler was the son of the late James William Blankenbeckler and Lockie Blevins Blankenbeckler of Chilhowie. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Ellis and Glenn Blankenbeckler and a sister Mary Ruth McGrady. He retired from Roses Stores Inc., 10 years ago with 46 years of service. His career with Roses began his senior year of high school as a stockroom boy in Marion. After graduation he worked briefly in the Fayetteville, N.C., store before being drafted into the U.S. Army. Following military service he returned to the Roses Co. as assistant manager in Lenoir, N.C. He managed stores in Fairmont, Jacksonville, North Wilkesboro, Asheville, N.C., Murfreesboro, Tenn.., and back to Asheville in 1972. He also served as regional Superintendent and City Manager with Roses. He was recognized for exceptional management and merchant abilities as indicated by having received Outstanding Manager Awards and the Molly Award. He served in the European Theatre of World War II as a specialist with the Headquarters Battery of the 204th Artillery Group. Mr. Blankenbeckler was an active member of First Baptist Church serving as deacon, member of Kingsmen Sunday School class, and at the time of his death was serving on the Finance, and Building and Grounds committees. He was a dedicated member of the Kiwanis Club of Asheville where he was a life member, Hixon Fellow, and Legion of Honor member. He was a Distinguished Past President and a Distinguished Lt. Governor of Division I. He was instrumental in organizing many new Kiwanis Clubs and a Circle K Club at UNCA. He was a member of Asheville Merchants Association for 25 years, Western N.C. Development Association, Board of Advisors of Mars Hill College, member of Mens Garden Club of Asheville, and N.C. Arboretum Board member. He was awarded the J.D. Cooley Award for exceptional community service. He was a 32nd Degree Mason. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Grace Pearson of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Maureen and Garold Simons Jr. of Spencer, W.Va.; a granddaughter Lydia Renee Simons, Spencer, W.Va.; two brothers, William Lee Blankenbeckler of Elliston, and Dr. George Blankenbeckler of San Angelo, Texas; two sisters, Martha Richards of Salem, and Vivian Parks of Roanoke; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Dec. 29, at 11 a m. at First Baptist Church in Asheville with interment at 3 p.m. in Bellview Cemetery in Lenoir, N.C. Drs. Ron Crawford, Henry Crouch, and the Rev. Gail Coulter officiated. Memorials may be made to Asheville Kiwanis Foundation, P.O. Box 8433, Asheville, N.C. 28814, or First Baptist Church, 5 Oak Street, Asheville, N.C. 28801. Morris Funeral Home in Asheville, N.C., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lamie | Joseph Edward Jackson | 27 Dec 1998 | 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. | |
| Hofnagle | Henry Hamilton | 28 Dec 1998 | Henry Hamilton Hoofnagle, age 83, of Atkins, died Monday, Dec. 28, 1998 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Hoofnagle was a lifelong member of Davis Memorial United Methodist Church and was retired from Brunswick Corporation after 43 years of service. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Navy and a member of American Legion Post #18 and Francis Marion VFW Post #4667. Mr. Hoofnagle was a past president of the Smyth County Farm Bureau and a former member of the Smyth County Board of Supervisors. He raised horses, cattle and beagles all his life. He is survived by his wife, Reba P. Hoofnagle of Atkins; one daughter, Linda Hoofnagle Logan of Atkins; one son and daughter-in-law, Joseph H. and Gail Hoofnagle of Atkins; one sister, Ann H. Cline of Rural Retreat; two brothers, James E. Hoofnagle of Sarasota, Fla., and Dr. William S. Hoofnagle of Daytona Beach, Fla.; seven grandchildren: Charles H. Hoofnagle and wife Tressy, Greg C. Hoofnagle and wife Betsy, Andrew H. Hoofnagle and wife Laura, Tracy L. Eastridge and husband Daran, Larkin H. Aquino, Teresa P. Mallow and husband Kenneth, and Heidi Petralli; six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 31, at 2 p.m. at Davis Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. Calvin Tabor officiating. Burial followed in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Moore | Viola B. | 28 Dec 1998 | Viola B. Moore, age 95, of Saltville, died Monday, Dec. 28, 1998 at the Friendship Manor in Roanoke. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Moore; and three sons, Melvin, Elmer and Frankie Moore. She is survived by four sons: Garland Moore, Saltville, Rudy Moore and Roger Moore, both of Roanoke, and Roy Moore, Greenville, Tenn.; one daughter, Esther Battig, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; 21 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Dec. 31, at 2 p.m. at D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Bobby Surber officiating. Burial followed at the Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Coltrane | William | 29 Dec 1998 | William Coltrane, age 84, of Emory, died Tuesday, Dec. 29, 1998 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. He had been a resident of Emory since his retirement, a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church and, most currently, a member of Emory United Methodist Church and a member of the United Methodist Men. Mr. Coltrane was a graduate of Emory & Henry College and retired from U.S. Gypsum after 45 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Ruth Hill Coltrane; three daughters, Rebecca Greening, Lexington, N.C., Ann Hurt, Danville, and Elizabeth “Bettie” Coltrane, Charlotte, N.C.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Memorial services were conducted Friday, Jan. 1, at 2 p.m. in Emory & Henry Memorial Chapel with the Rev. James Bennington officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Emory United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 983, Emory, VA 24327, Emory & Henry College, P.O. Box 950, Emory, VA 24327 or Emory UMC Boy Scouts, c/o Jack Roper, P.O. Box 983, Emory, VA 24327. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Spradlin | Nancy E. | 31 Dec 1998 | Nancy E. Spradlin, age 75, died Friday, Dec 31, 1998 in Jefferson, N.C. She was a lifelong resident of Smyth County and the widow of Edgar E. Spradlin. Survivors include four daughters, Jan O’Quinn, Saltville, Betty Murray, Zenith, Ohio, Rita Pennington, Whitetop, and Brenda Ashley, Chilhowie; one brother, Leonard King, Kentucky; 19 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan 4, in the Calvary Bible Church in Henrytown Road, Saltville, with the Rev. James Robbins officiating. Burial was in Elizabeth Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Waller | William Jackson “Jack” | 1 Jan 1999 | William Jackson “Jack” Waller, age 66, died Friday, Jan 1, 1999 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Owens and Virginia Waller; one brother, Bernard Waller; and one sister, Georgia Hanks. Survivors include his wife, Mabel Waller; one son, Gregory Jackson Waller, of the home; two stepsons, Billy Delp, Marion, and Joe Delp, Bristol, Tenn.; one stepdaughter, Barbara Shepherd, Troutdale; five sisters: Ailene Jackson, Pulaski, Susie Dunford, Rural Retreat, Dorothy Gravely and Paige Alderman, both of Wytheville, and Thelma Davis, Ivanhoe; four granddaughters; three grandsons; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan 4, at 11 a.m. at the Marion Pentecostal Church with the Rev. Bobby Dunford and the Rev. Roger Cregger officiating. Burial followed in West End Cemetery in Wytheville. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Fisher | Sally Sanders | 2 Jan 1999 | Sally Sanders Fisher, age 89, of Rural Retreat, died Saturday, Jan. 2, 1999. Mrs. Fisher was born in Tazewell County, the daughter of the late Harve and Mary Compton Sanders. She had been a longtime member of the Asbury United Methodist Church and the Cedar Springs Community. She had been a much loved and respected member of the Ellis and Mackie Fisher family for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, W. Dale Fisher; her sisters, Ethel S. Cochran and Bannie S. Gill; and her brother, John Sanders. She is survived by several nieces, nephews and other family and friends. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 4, at 1:30 p.m. at the Asbury United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bob Billingsley officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. The family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Asbury Cemetery Endowment. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Gullion | Carl David | 3 Jan 1999 | Carl David Gullion, age 68, died Sunday, Jan. 3, 1999 at his home in Marion. He is survived by his wife, Debra Diane Gross Gullion of Marion; one sister, Geneva Gullion of Marion; one brother, Marvin Gullion of Marion. Mr. Gullion was cremated and no services will be held. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Burris | Raymond Gleaves | 4 Jan 1999 | Raymond Gleaves Burris, age 89, of Rural Retreat, died Monday, Jan. 4, 1999 in the Birdmont Health Care Center in Wytheville. Mr. Burris was born in Grayson County, the son of the late John and Pearlie Dell Brewer Burris. He was a member of the Fairview United Methodist Church in Rural Retreat and was preceded in death by his wife, Virgie Ellen Cornett Burris; one daughter, Locky May Burris, and two brothers, Roy and Marvin Burris. He is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Mary Cedella and William Englar, Abingdon, Md., and Linda Carol Reardon of Rural Retreat; three sons and daughters-in-law, Oscar and Mary Ellen Burris of Virginia Beach, Donald and Betty L. Burris, Homer and Debbie Burris, and Jean Burris, all of Rural Retreat; one sister, Mable Flanagan, Rural Retreat; one stepsister, Mae Belle Thompson, Wytheville; 12 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 7, at 2 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Rance Edwards officiating. Interment followed in the Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Emergency Services or to the Fairview Cemetery Fund. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cook | Virgie Edna | 5 Jan 1999 | Virgie Edna Cook, age 83, of Saltville, died Tuesday, Jan. 5, 1999 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was preceded in death by her husband Hobert H. Cook, and by a daughter, Patsy Ann Cook. Mrs. Cook was a native of Smyth County, and a member of the Presbyterian Church. She also attended the Church of God in Ridgedale. Surviving are three sons, Charles W. “Bill” Cook and Hobert H. Cook Jr., both of Saltville, and Jimmy Lee Cook, Abingdon; two daughters, Peggy Jean Taylor, Abingdon, and Mary Gray Sanders, Saltville; one grandson, James Lee Cook, Abingdon; one granddaughter, Kathy Lynn Riggs, Richmond; one great-granddaughter, Mackensie Riggs, Richmond; three daughters-in-law, Christine Taylor Cook, Nyoka Talbert Cook and Toby Frye Cook; two sons-in-law, Willis Sanders and Charlie B. Taylor; a special friend, Laura Duncan. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 8, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Shupe and the Rev. Bill Cahill officiating. Burial was in Ridgedale Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Taylor | Nina V. | 5 Jan 1999 | Nina V. Taylor, age 51, of Tannersville, died Tuesday, Jan 5, 1999 at the Tazewell Community Hospital in Tazewell. Surviving are her husband, W.C. “Bill” Taylor; one son, Richard S. “Sammy” Taylor, of the home; one daughter, Linda Sue Taylor, of the home; three brothers, Arthur George Taylor, J.C. Taylor, both of Tannersville, and Joe Ed Taylor, Saltville; two sisters, Naomi Collins, Marion, and Mary Evelyn Taylor, Tannersville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan 7, at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Elmer Cardwell officiating. Burial followed at the Crabtree Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Frye | Windel Benton | 6 Jan 1999 | Windel Benton Frye, age 79, died Wednesday, Jan. 6, 1999 at his home in Saltville. Mr. Frye was a U.S. Army veteran with 16 years of service, including World War II and afterwards. Surviving are one brother, Eugene Frye, Abingdon; two sisters, Ruby Smith, Saltville, and Mona Hodges, Brookville, Fla.; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted today, Jan. 9, at 1 p.m. at the Elizabeth Cemetery with the Rev. Bill Cahill officiating. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Tuggle | Lewis Henry | 6 Jan 1999 | Former Saltville Town Council member Lewis Henry Tuggle Jr., 74, died Wednesday, Jan 6, 1999 at his home in Saltville. Tuggle was an active member of the Madam Russell United Methodist Church. He was also a veteran of World War II, having served with Co. B of the 142nd Infantry, 36th Division and was a former prisoner of war. Tuggle graduated from Virginia Tech in 1951 as a Civil Engineer and held a license as a Professional Engineer. He retired from Olin Corporation with 20 years’ service, much of this time as the engineer over the well field operations. He also retired from the Virginia Department of Health, Division of Water. In addition he worked as the mine manager for the Greer Lime Company in Saltville and was also a local farmer for many years. Tuggle took an active role in civic duties, not only serving on the town council for many years, but also as the town manager for several years. He was also a former member of the Smyth County Planning Commission. According to Saltville mayor, Frank Lewis, Tuggle’s help during the period after Olin Corporation closed its Saltville works was invaluable. “Henry served the town for several years both as a councilman and as town manager,” Lewis said. “His expertise and his leadership during transfer of the Olin gift were excellent, it was invaluable. Henry was a good family man, he had a wonderful family. He will be missed.” Tuggle was a past-president of the Saltville-Rich Valley Lions Club; a member of the Saltville Senior Citizens; a member of the Southwest Virginia Chapter of Former POWs; and a Charter Member of the Saltville Volunteer Fire Department. He is survived by his wife, Janie Sanders Tuggle; four sons, Lewis Tuggle, Richmond; David Tuggle, Blacksburg; Charles “Chuck” Tuggle, Saltville and Curtis “Curt” Tuggle, Chilhowie; three sisters, Mrs. Carl (Vivian) Warren, Abingdon, Mrs. Silas (Gladys) Kestner, Saltville and Mrs. Don (Charlotte) Branson, Monroe; two grandchildren, Jason Tuggle, Saltville and Kayla Tuggle, Chilhowie; two step-grandchildren, Molly O’Connor, Richmond and Michael O’Connor, Atlanta, Ga. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. today, Jan 9, at the D. R. Henderson Funeral Home. The Rev. Scott Robertson-Gouge will officiate. Burial will follow in the Mount Rose Cemetery. | |
| Whitaker | Effie Irene | 6 Jan 1999 | Effie Irene Whitaker, age 60, died Wednesday, Jan 6, 1999 at her home in the Adwolfe area. She is survived by her husband, Charlie E. Whitaker; three daughters and one son-in-law, Cynthia M. Curran, Jayne P. and Dennis Barker, all of Marion, and Denise C. Hudson, Wytheville; one son and daughter-in-law, Michael S. and Dorrenda Dolph, Groseclose; one stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, Floyd C. and Lea A. Whitaker, Marion; two sisters, Beulah Eaton, Maine, and Wanda Evans, Maryland; two brothers, Willie J. Combs, and Harvey J. Combs Jr., both of Marion; a special friend, Pat Bowman; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan 8, at 8 p.m. at Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Herman Cress officiating. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blessing | Willis Ray | 7 Jan 1999 | Willis Ray Blessing, age 64, died Thursday, Jan. 7, 1999 at the Valley Health Care Center. He was a member and elder of the Chilhowie Christian Church and was retired from the Smyth County School System with over 30 years service. He was very active in the FFA and the Young Farmers Association. He was also a member of the Cattlemen’s Association. He is survived by his mother, Senah S. Blessing, Chilhowie; three daughters, Dawn Blevins, Seven Mile Ford, Beverly Martin, Chilhowie, Kimberly Hanks, Ft. Chiswell; two grandchildren, Kari and Cody Hanks; one son-in- law, David R. Martin. Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan. 10, at 2 p.m. at the Chilhowie Christian Church with Frank Branson, Minister, and the Rev. Jack Garland officiating. Interment followed in the Middlefork Cemetery. The family requests memorial donations be made to the Chilhowie Christian Church or to EDMARC Hospice for Children, P.O. Box 11355, Norfolk, VA 23517-1355. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Clear | Thomas Jefferson | 8 Jan 1999 | Thomas Jefferson Clear, age 53, of DeFuniak Springs, Fla., formerly of Saltville, died Friday, Jan. 8, 1999 in North West Hospital, Pensacola, Fla. Mr. Clear graduated from R.B. Worthy High School in Saltville in 1963. He attended V.P.I. and was a graduate of Milligan College. He earned his Masters Degree from East Tennessee State University. He was employed as Guidance Counselor at Science Hill High School in Johnson City, and worked in the Upward Bound System at East Tennessee State University for a number of years. His most recent appointment was Head Guidance Counselor at Fort Walton High School in DeFuniak Springs, Fla. Mr. Clear was preceded in death by his father, George Clear Sr. Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Clear, DeFuniak Springs, Fla.; two sons and daughter-in-law, Jacob Clear of the home, and Mark and Sherri Clear, Fishers, Ind.; one stepdaughter, Kristen Privette of the home; his mother, Viola C. Clear of Saltville; one sister and brother-in-law, Elizabeth and Charles Jones, Winston-Salem, N.C.; one brother and sister-in-law, George Jr. and Barbara Clear, Austin, Texas; nephew and niece, Brad Clear and Cathy C. Efron, Texas; a special cousin, Betty Russell, Marion. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 11, at 3 p.m. in DeFuniak Springs, Fla. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 14, at 11 a.m. in the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Scott Robertson-Gouge and the Rev. James Pollock officiating. Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery in Rich Valley. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight at the Henderson Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made to Madam Russell United Methodist Church in Saltville. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Henegar | Iva Alice | 9 Jan 1999 | Iva Alice Crusenberry Henegar, age 76, of Saltville, died Saturday, Jan 9, 1999 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include a daughter, Betty Sue Henegar Teaters, Chilhowie; one son, Bill J. Henegar, Glade Spring; two brothers, Thomas Crusenberry and George Crusenberry, both of Saltville; three sisters, Katherine Russell, Marion, Myrtle Osborne, Saltville, and Lucy Reed, Clarksville, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren; eight great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 12, in the Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Eller officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Henegar | Iva Alice | 9 Jan 1999 | Iva Alice Crusenberry Henegar, age 76, of Saltville, died Saturday, Jan 9, 1999 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include a daughter, Betty Sue Henegar Teaters, Chilhowie; one son, Bill J. Henegar, Glade Spring; two brothers, Thomas Crusenberry and George Crusenberry, both of Saltville; three sisters, Katherine Russell, Marion, Myrtle Osborne, Saltville, and Lucy Reed, Clarksville, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren; eight great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan 12, in the Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Eller officiating. Burial was in the Mt. Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cox | Kathleen Annie | 10 Jan 1999 | Kathleen Annie Cox, age 65, of Pulaski, formerly of Delaware and Pennsylvania, died Sunday, Jan. 10, 1999 in the Montgomery Regional Hospital in Blacksburg. She was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late Albert and Leauna Meredith Cox. She lived in Pennsylvania and Wilmington, Del., for the past 45 years and was employed as a counselor with Elwyn Institute for 30 years. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Andrew Mitchell of Ocean City, Md., and Marilyn Steele of Sellinggrove, Penn.; one son, Jackie Lee Steele of Pulaski; two grandsons, Gabriel Louis Summa and Jackie Steele; one great-granddaughter, Leah Kathleen Summa; one sister, Celene Gross of Marion; six brothers: Thomas Cox of Draper, Clyde Cox of Winston-Salem, N.C., Olen Cox, Kenneth Cox, Carl Cox and Michael Cox, all of Pulaski. Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 13, at 11 a.m. at the Reese Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Richard Ashworth officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethany Cemetery. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Walsh | Thomas Vernon | 10 Jan 1999 | Thomas Vernon Walsh, age 75, of Richmond, died Sunday, Jan 10, 1999. He was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Freeman Walsh. Mr. Walsh was a member of Welborne United Methodist Church, the Elks Lodge #45 where he was Past Exalted Ruler, and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Nancy W. and Edward L. Collins, Richmond; one sister and brother-in-law, Marion W. and Fred McCall, Midlothian; one sister-in-law, Ellen M. Freeman, Marion; two grandchildren, James V. Cole and Janet L. Collins, both of Richmond; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Jan 13, at 12:30 p.m. at the Woody Funeral Home Parham Chapel. Interment will follow in Greenwood Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the Welborne United Methodist Church. Woody Funeral Home in Richmond is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blevins | William Faymon | 11 Jan 1999 | William Faymon Blevins, age 78, died Monday, Jan. 11, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Blevins was a retired barber and a U.S. Air Force veteran. Survivors include three sisters: Mrs. Conley (Viola) Gamble, Marion, Mae McClure, Chilhowie, and Katherine Ellison, Creedmore, N.C.; a special friend, Hallie Phipps. Funeral services were conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 14, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Pat Gilbert and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan. 15, in Cleghorn Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Gibson | Sallie Marie “Tittle | 11 Jan 1999 | Sallie Marie “Tittle” Gibson, age 66, of Chilhowie, died Monday, Jan. 11, 1999 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was a resident of Washington County and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. Mrs. Gibson truly enjoyed helping others and had a great love for the mountains. Mrs. Gibson was preceded in death by a son, Everett Dowell. Survivors include her husband, James Gibson, Chilhowie; one son, Ricky Dowell, Baltimore, Md.; two daughters, Evva Mazan and Peggy Caldwell, both of Baltimore, Md.; three brothers, Richard E. Love, Baltimore, Md., Vernon L. Love, Alabama, and Jack L. Love, Stanley, N.C.; four sisters, Jessie Miller and Ann Kestner, both of Abingdon, Peggy McCracken and Margaret Hilliard, both of Bristol; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted Thursday, Jan., 14, in Baptist Cemetery with the Rev. Paul Jones officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Valley Health Care Center, P.O. Box 746, Chilhowie, VA 24319 or a charity of your choice. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Stines | Irene Harmon | 12 Jan 1999 | Irene Harmon Allison Stines, age 70, a native of Saltville, died Tuesday, Jan 12, 1999 at her home in South Boston. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Candy Allison, and an infant daughter of Allison Gap. Survivors include her husband, Jethro Stines; three sons, Brad Allison, Morganton, N.C., Jim Allison, Austinville, and Ralph Allison, Virginia Beach; four daughters, Carol Powers, Tannersville, Frances Newcomb, Stoneville, N.C., Glenda Bryant, Waveland, Miss., and Polly Puryear, Mocksville, N.C.; one sister, Ortha Turner, Akron, Ohio; 20 grandchildren; 27 great- grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; five step-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan 15, at D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Benny Frye officiating. Burial followed in Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| West | F.L. | 12 Jan 1999 | F.L. West, age 71, died Tuesday, Jan 12, 1999 at his home in Bristol, Tenn. Mr. West was born in Marion and had lived in Bristol 37 years. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and was retired from Electrolux. He was a Mason, a Shriner, a member of Victory Baptist Church and the Loyal Order of Moose. He is survived by his wife, Mae West; one daughter, Judy East, Durham, N.C.; eight sisters, Shirley Moore, Sumter, S.C., Jo Ann Hamm, Port Deposit, Md., Glenna Keyes, Sugar Grove, Doris Sheets, Freda Rotenberry, Rosa Lee Hayes and Deborah Alexander, all of Marion, and Irma Hutton, Wytheville; four brothers, W.C. West and Roger West, both of Marion, Ralph West, Havre de Grace, Md., and Bob West, Sugar Grove; three grandchildren, Travis Hardin, Carla Lanham and Brett East; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Jan 14, at 7 p.m. in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home with Dr. Austin Cook and the Rev. Joel Cook officiating. Committal service and burial was at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan 15, in the West Cemetery in Marion with the Rev. Austin Cook and the Rev. Junior Dye officiating. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home in Bristol, Tenn., was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Hall | Hallie Virginia Flanagan | 13 Jan 1999 | Hallie Virginia Flanagan Hall, age 93, of Crockett, died Wednesday, Jan. 13, 1999 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. Mrs. Hall was born in Washington County, the daughter of the late Stephen L. and Julie Ada Gilman Flanagan. She was a member of the Springfield Church in Elk Creek and was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Emmett Hall, and two sons, James Stephen Hall and Carl Conard Hall. She is survived by three daughters, Willie Mae Haga Wolfe and Mary Hall Earwood, both of Crockett, and Eva Hall Hartman, Nashville, Tenn.; three sons, Emmett Lee “Sonny” Hall, Elliston, Worley Lawrence Hall, Salem, and Wade McKinley Hall, Crockett; several grandchildren, step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren, step-great-grandchildren, and great- great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 16, at 2 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Owen Moore and the Rev. Bill Davis officiating. Interment will follow in the King’s Grove United Methodist Church Cemetery in Crockett. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Greer | Albert R. | 14 Jan 1999 | Albert R. Greer, age 72, of Laurel Bloomery, Tenn., died Thursday, Jan. 14, 1999 in Johnson City Medical Center. He was a native of Green Cove, and had lived in Johnson County, Tenn., for the past 23 years. He was formerly a school bus driver for the Washington County School System and an employee of Columbus McKinnon Corp. until his retirement. He was a member of the Green Cove Baptist Church where he served on the deacon board and sang in the church choir. He was preceded in death by his wife, Imogene Walls Greer. Survivors include a daughter, Margie Proffitt, Green Cove; one son, Randy Greer, Laurel Bloomery, Tenn.; his stepmother, Pauline Greer, Troutdale; four sisters, Opal Greer, Green Cove, Ruth Dollinger, Fairfax, Betty Pennington, Konnarock, and Mary Anderson, Sugar Grove; seven brothers, Robert Greer and Jess Greer, both of Green Cove, Spencer Greer and Elmer Greer, both of Midland, Howard Greer, Konnarock, Harlan Greer, Sugar Grove, and Harold Greer, Elverson, Penn.; five grandchildren; two step-granddaughters; one great- grandson; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, in Green Cove Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles E. “Jody” Blevins officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Barnes | Glenna Juanita | 15 Jan 1999 | Glenna Juanita Barnes, age 77, of Chilhowie, died Friday, Jan. 15, 1999 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jasper C. Barnes. Survivors include one son, Ronald Blackwell, Chilhowie; one daughter, Nancy Smith, Brunswick, Ohio; two sisters, Francis Stewart, Saltville, and Mary Frye, Cleveland, Tenn.; five grandchildren: Sandy, Pauly, Tiffany, Brandon and Sheila; two great-grandchildren, Anthony and Mariah; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, Jan. 18, at the Highland Memorial Cemetery in Knoxville, Tenn., with the Rev. Jimmy Taylor officiating. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Chilhowie Rescue Squad. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Necessary | Jennifer Elaine | 15 Jan 1999 | Jennifer Elaine Necessary, age 35, died Friday, Jan. 15, 1999 at the University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville. Jennifer, affectionately known as “Baby Girl” to her parents and “Jay” to her siblings and many friends, was born in Tazewell County. She was a 1982 graduate of Rich Valley High School and a graduate of Virginia Highlands Community College with a degree in computer science. She was employed at Southwestern State Hospital in Marion and was formerly employed with Sam Russell & Associates in Marion. Survivors include her parents, Kenneth and Evelyn Necessary of Tannersville; two brothers, Gus Necessary of Salem, and Todd Necessary of Emory; two sisters, Joni Lamie of Tannersville, and Lana Harrison of Bristol, Tenn.; one sister-in-law, Kandis Necessary; one brother-in-law, Joe Harrison; one niece, Rebecca Necessary; three nephews, Walker Necessary, Tyler Harrison and Hunter Harrison. Memorial services were conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 17, at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with the Rev. Bill Cahill officiating. A private graveside service was held on Monday, Jan. 16. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a charitable donation in Jennifer’s name be made to The Organ Transplant Fund as Jennifer was an organ recipient and at the time of her death was awaiting another transplant. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Pickard | Faison Wellington | 21 May 1915 | 16 Jan 1999 | Faison Wellington Pickard Sr., age 83, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 1999 in Rowan Regional Medical Center in Salisbury, N.C. Mr. Pickard was born May 21, 1915 in Mecklenburg County, N.C., the son of the late Bertha Margaret Frasier and T.E. Pickard Sr. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and was retired after 39 years of service with Charlotte Division of Southern Railway. Mr. Pickard was an active member of Bethel Lutheran Church in Salisbury, N.C., was a member of the Lutheran Men, and served on the property committee. He was the oldest active member of Franklin-Ellis Lions Club. He was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Ruth Guyton Dorton Pickard, and three sons. Surviving are one son, Faison W. (Buck) Pickard Jr., Salisbury, N.C., formerly of Marion; one brother, T.E. Pickard Jr., Charlotte, N.C.; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 11 a.m. at Bethel Lutheran Church in Salisbury, N.C., with the Rev. David Nelson officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Scholarship Fund of Bethel Church. Lyerly Funeral Home in Salisbury, N.C., was in charge of arrangements. |
| Cregger | Bertie Cassell | 16 Jan 1999 | Bertie Cassell Cregger, age 96, died Saturday, Jan. 16, 1999 at the Friendship Manor Nursing Home in Roanoke. Mrs. Cregger was the widow of William F. Cregger and was a lifelong resident of the Lick Creek Community. She was preceded in death by a son, Andrew Cregger. Surviving are one daughter, Mabel (Lynwood) Toms of Roanoke; two sons and daughter-in-law, Alfred and Mary Cregger of Roanoke, and Billy Cregger of Ceres; a daughter-in-law, Lou Cregger of Marion; two sisters, Janie McGuire of Bluefield, W.Va., and Irene Cassell of Ceres; one brother, Harry Cassell, Ceres; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and step-great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; also a special great-grandson, Zackery Toms of Roanoke. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Jan. 19, at 11 a.m. in the Zion Methodist Church in Nebo with burial in the church cemetery. | |
| Stanley | Lee F. | 17 Jan 1999 | Lee F. Stanley, age 80, died Sunday, Jan 17, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a carpenter. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include three sisters, Winnie Williams, Kernersville, N.C., Viola Hicks, Boone, N.C., and Gladys Williams, Charlotte, N.C.; three brothers, Earl Stanley, Charlotte, N.C., Marvin Stanley, Damascus, and Carl Stanley, Glade Spring; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Jan 20, at 2 p.m. in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Paul Stanley officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Ward | Gloria Ruth | 17 Jan 1999 | Gloria Ruth Ward, age 38, died Sunday, Jan 17, 1999 at her home in Sugar Grove. She is survived by two sons, Anthony Briscoe of Marion and Jerry Lee Ward Jr. of Sugar Grove; two brothers; one sister; one granddaughter. Graveside services were held Thursday, Jan 21, at 11 a.m. in Slemp Cemetery in Sugar Grove. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Haga | Fred | 18 Jan 1999 | Fred Haga, age 78, of Damascus, died Monday, Jan. 18, 1999 in Cedar Lawn Convalescent Home in Abingdon. Mr. Haga was a native of Smyth County and had lived in Damascus most of his life. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and received the Purple Heart while in service. He was a member of the VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post No. 6975 and a member of the Disabled American Veterans. Mr. Haga had attended the Damascus Presbyterian Church and was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Irene Rutledge Haga. Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Allen (Penny) Ezell, Damascus; two sons, Glen E. Haga, Damascus, and Bill F. Haga, Bristol, Tenn.; two sisters, Martha Dolinger and Ruth Bowman, both of Chilhowie; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Jan. 21, at 10 a.m. in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Robert Thornton officiating. The committal service was in Sunset Memorial Park where VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post No. 6975 conducted military graveside rites. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| McCready | William Wesley | 18 Jan 1999 | William Wesley McCready, age 72, died Monday, Jan. 18, 1999 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tenn. He was a member of the Plasterco United Methodist Church, retired from the Brunswick Corp. with 34 years of service as an engineer; and was a member of the William King Masonic Lodge No. 227, AF-AM. Mr. McCready was also a graduate of Emory & Henry College and a veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Katherine Boyd McCready; one sister, Isalee Hart, Danville; several nieces and nephews; a host of friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Jan. 20, at the Plasterco United Methodist Church with the Rev. Robert Cook officiating. Burial will follow at the Mount Rose Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the Hardy Roberts Post 7328. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Zingale | John Charles | 18 Jan 1999 | John Charles Zingale, age 34, died Monday, Jan. 18, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Lawrence Zingale; his grandparents, Estel and Mattie Hutton; and his brother, James Joseph Zingale. He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Betty and Thomas Harrison of Marion; two sisters, Laura Dygert of Charleston, S.C., and Christy Robin Campbell of Marion; one uncle, Carl Hutton, Marion. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Jan. 20, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Poore | Lucille | 19 Jan 1999 | Lucille Rust Poore, age 76, of Smyrna, Ga., died Tuesday, Jan. 19, 1999 at the Wellstar Cobb Hospital in Austell, Ga. Mrs. Poore was born in Wyndell and was a native of Saltville until moving to Smyrna, Ga., in 1972. She was a homemaker most of her life and was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are four sons: Floyd “Pete” Poore, Carrolton, Ga., Thomas “Payton” Poore, Bossier City, La., Walter “Lonnie” Poore, Palmetto, Ga., and Roger “David” Poore, Meadowview; two daughters, Phyllis Poore Wheeling and Delores “Peanut” Poore, both of Smyrna, Ga.; one sister, Ruth R. Thomas, Glade Spring; 19 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Jan. 22, at 2 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Don Stanley officiating. Burial followed in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Talbert | Charles Edward | 19 Jan 1999 | Charles Edward Talbert, age 93, of Glade Spring, died Tuesday, Jan 19, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was a retired miner with U.S. Gypsum and was of the Church of God faith. Survivors include his wife, Maxie O’Quinn Talbert; three sons, Glen Talbert, Houma, La., Eddie Lee Talbert and Wayne Talbert, both of Glade Spring; two daughters, Lorraine Talbert, Nutley, N.J., and Linda Darlene Banks, Glade Spring; three sisters, Etta Mae Wilcox and Ida Belle Casey, both of Meadowview, and Leota Maloyd of Aberdeen, Md.; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; one step-great- grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Jan 22, in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Darrell Henley officiating. Interment was in Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Doane | William Franklin “Bill Frank” | 20 Jan 1999 | William Franklin (Bill Frank) Doane, age 62, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1999 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary B. Doane. Mr. Doane served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was a member of the D.A.V. and retired from Southwestern State Hospital. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Franki D. and Steve A. Taylor, Marion; one brother, James (Bud) Doane, Saltville; one sister, Martha D. Keesee, Saltville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Jan. 23, at 2 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Totten officiating. Burial will follow at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the Saltville VFW Hardy Roberts Post #7328. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Grogg | Gladys Elizabeth | 20 Jan 1999 | Gladys Elizabeth Grogg, age 87, of Saltville, died Wednesday, Jan. 20, 1999 at the Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. She was preceded in death by her husband Clarence W. Grogg. Mrs. Grogg attended Midway Memorial Chapel Church. Survivors include two sons, Harold Grogg and William E. Grogg, both of Saltville; two daughters, Anita Johnson, Sarasota, Fla., and Patricia Stiltner, Mt. Home, Ark.; 14 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today, Jan. 23, at 11 a.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. James Grogg and the Rev. Bobby Briggs officiating. Burial will follow at the Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lampkins | David R. | 20 Jan 1999 | 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. | |
| Phipps | Kathleen Frye | 22 Jan 1999 | Kathleen Frye Phipps, age 78, of Glade Spring, died Friday, Jan. 22, 1999 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Phipps was preceded in death by her husband, William H. (Buckeye) Phipps, and a daughter Gerry Knight. She was a member of the Glade Spring First Church of God. Survivors include one son, Wade Phipps, Glade Spring; two daughters, Teresa Doane, Glade Spring, and Peggy Hess, Hansonville, Md.; two brothers, Tommy Frye, Tannersville, and A.D. Frye, Meadowview; one sister, Mrs. I.R. Holley, Meadowview; 10 grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Jan. 24, at 8 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. E.C. “Gene” Little officiating. Graveside services were held Monday, Jan. 25, at 11 .am. at the Elizabeth Cemetery in Saltville. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cavey | Edith LaRue | 20 Jan 1918 | 23 Jan 1999 | Edith LaRue Cavey, age 81, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999 at Lynchburg General Hospital. She was the widow of Ernest Elmer Cavey Sr. Mrs. Cavey was born Jan. 20, 1918 in Baltimore, Md., the daughter of the late Joseph Franklin and Edith LaRue Wheat Marks. She was retired from Kmart and was a member of the Methodist faith. She is survived by three sons, Bill Cavey, Ernest Cavey Jr., and Andrew Cavey; two daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Richard Dority, and Darlene and Hank Feyerherd; four brothers; two sisters; four grandchildren: Lea Meadows, Lynn Crigger, Jason and Robert Feyerherd; five great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Monday, Jan. 25, at 2 p.m. at Roselawn Cemetery in Marion. Diuguid Waterlick Funeral Home in Lynchburg was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by the Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. |
| Kilby | Loretta Pickle | 23 Jan 1999 | Loretta Pickle Kilby, age 73, widow of Lee Junior Kilby, died Saturday, Jan. 23, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Kilby was a retired employee from the Town of Marion Recreation Department with 25 years of service. She was a charter member of the Marion Lifesaving Crew Auxiliary and a member of the Marion First Church of God. She is survived by one daughter, Brenda Kilby Cress of Marion; two sons, Danny Lee Kilby of Chilhowie, and Keith Foster Kilby of Marion; her mother, Gertrude Pickle of Glade Spring; two sisters, Charlotte Gentry of Marion, and Frances Lester of Glade Spring; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 25, at 11 am. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Marion Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 784, Marion, VA 24354 or to the Marion First Church of God, 419 Chatham Hill Road, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Slate | Carl | 23 Jan 1999 | Carl Slate, age 83, of Saltville, died Saturday, Jan 23, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was retired from Olin Mathieson, was a Smyth County Building Inspector and was employed for 15 years with the Smyth County Health Department. He was a member of the Madam Russell Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Beulah Farris Slate; one son, James Wade Slate, Winnsboro, S.C.; three daughters, Joy S. Brooks and Monie Paige DeBord, both of Saltville, and Elizabeth A. Slate, Virginia Beach; one brother, Lawrence Slate, Honaker; 11 grandchildren; 34 great- grandchildren; one greatgreat-grandchild; 32 foster children. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, Jan 25, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with Dr. Woodrow McIntire officiating. Graveside services were conducted at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Jan 26, in Elizabeth Cemetery in Saltville. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Kilby | Barbara Jean | 11 Apr 1938 | 24 Jan 1999 | Barbara Jean Kilby, age 60, of Grant, died Sunday, Jan. 24, 1999 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born April 11, 1938, in Rugby, the daughter of Lee and Connie Brooks Kilby. Surviving are two sisters and brothers-in-law, Maxine and Lacy Barnes, Norfolk, and Iva and John Roland, High Point, N.C.; one brother and sister-in-law, Dean and Betty Kilby, Woodbridge; several nieces and nephews; two special caregivers: Pam Campbell and Thelma Mitchell. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Jan. 26, at 2:30 p.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dusty Reedy and the Rev. Rex Hall officiating. Interment followed in Haw Orchard Cemetery in Rugby. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Rugby Rescue Squad, 1845 Rugby Road, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Ross | William Wade | 25 Jan 1999 | William Wade Ross, age 82, died Monday, Jan 25, 1999 at his home in Greeneville, Tenn. Mr. Ross was a native of Grayson County and moved to Greeneville in 1961 to establish Ross Appliance and Furniture Store. He was a veteran of World War II, former board member of the Greeneville-Greene County Chamber of Commerce, a member of Who’s Who of America, United Commercial Travelers Inc., Loyal Order of Moose, and other civic affairs and organizations. He was a member of Christ United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Retta Comer Ross; one son and daughter-in-law, Gary W. and Kathy Bible Ross; one sister, Mrs. Gene Haga, Fenton, Mich.; one brother, Raymond Ross, Marion; a special grandson, Andy Ross; special loved ones: Boyd and Sue Comer and family, Ruth Bible, Phil Gentry and family, Margaret Ramsey, Jean Lyons, Dale Dyke and family, and Clarence and Marty Tweed; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Jan 29, in Doughty-Stevens Chapel, Greeneville, Tenn., with the Rev. David Vaughn and the Rev. Glen Daugherty officiating. Interment was in Greene Lawn Memory Gardens. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. Doughty-Stevens Funeral Home in Greeneville, Tenn., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Huff | Oliver Zane | 27 Jan 1999 | Oliver Zane Huff, age 66, died Wednesday, Jan. 27, 1999 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Huff was retired from the U.S. Army where he served as a Sergeant E6, 5th Special Forces Green Beret. He was a paratrooper and served two tours in the Vietnam War and the Korean Conflict. He received three Purple Hearts and Distinguished Pistol Shot. He was a member of the Saltville VFW Hardy Roberts Post #7328 and was a retired supervisor of the Amtrax Railroad. Mr. Huff was preceded in death by a son, Mark Phillip Huff Sr. Survivors include seven sons: Dennis Huff, Ohio, Alan Huff, Covington, Bill Huff, Indianapolis, Ind., Jack Huff, Greenville, S.C., David Huff and Tony Huff, both of Fairland, Ind., and Jeff Huff, Saltville; two daughters, Marie Williams, Texas, and Cindy Huff Stewart, Saltville; two brothers, Ed Huff, Texas, Denver Huff, California; two sisters, Verna Huff and Opal Nickels, both of Texas; 26 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today, Jan. 30, at 2 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Dan Jividen and the Rev. David Mumpower officiating. Burial will follow at the Elizabeth Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the U.S. Army Honor Guard. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hoffman | R.L. “bob” | 28 Jan 1999 | R.L. “Bob” Hoffman, age 59, died Thursday, Jan. 28, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was the son of Alta Smith Hoffman and the late H.A. Hoffman Jr. of Grant. Mr. Hoffman retired in 1991 as a project engineer with the Virginia Department of Transportation with more than 35 years of service. His early retirement from VDOT allowed him to achieve his life’s desire and dream of becoming a full time cattle farmer on his family farm in Grayson County. He was a faithful member of the First United Methodist Church for more than 30 years where he served as an usher. He is survived by his mother, Alta Smith Hoffman of Grant; his wife of 41 years, Donna Barton Hoffman of Marion; two sons, Lance Hoffman and Donald Hoffman, both of Marion; one granddaughter, Ashleigh O’Donna Hoffman; one brother and sister-in-law, Charles R. and Jean Hoffman of Raleigh, N.C.; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, friends and neighbors. Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 30, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. James Pollock officiating. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service. Burial will follow in Grant Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center, Cancer Research Fund, Medical Center Blvd., Winston-Salem, N.C. 27157-1021, or The First United Methodist Church Scholarship Fund, 115 S. Church St., Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Armstrong | Roberta Catron | 30 Jan 1999 | Roberta Catron Armstrong, age 66, widow of Paul Armstrong, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was of the Baptist faith and attended the Calvary Baptist Church and Cedars Baptist Church. She is survived by four daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Carlton Craig, Kathleen and Sammy Evans, Cynthia and Joe Bennett Sr., and Christine and Henry Cook, all of Marion; one son, Ronald Edward Armstrong and fianc�e Jennifer Henry of Marion; one sister, Alverta Yates of Bassett, one brother, John W. Catron of Bassett; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Marion Boggs and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial followed in Ridgedale Cemetery in Rich Valley. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bowman | Robin | 30 Jan 1999 | Robin Bowman, age 29, of Damascus, died Saturday, Jan. 30, 1999 in Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Damascus and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include one daughter, Cheyenne Brianna Bowman of the home; her parents, David and Juanita Fain, Damascus; one brother, Davey Fain, Damascus; two sisters, Misty and Amber Fain, both of Damascus; her maternal grandparents, Charles and Mary Barr, Damascus; her paternal grandmother, Mary Fain, Damascus; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. A private graveside service was held Sunday, Jan. 31, in Konnarock. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| McCready | James Fulton | 31 Jan 1999 | James Fulton McCready, age 95, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999 in the Spohn Shoreline Hospital in Corpus Christi, Texas. Mr. McCready was a native of Seven Mile Ford, had lived in Glade Spring for many years, had lived in Maryland, and most recently in Texas. He retired from the First National Bank of Saltville in 1973. Mr. McCready was preceded in death by his wife, Josephine Hull McCready. Survivors include two daughters, Barbara M. Eder, Salisbury, Md., and Mrs. Tom (Trish) Ballou, Taft, Texas; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. today, Feb. 3, in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bill Adams officiating, assisted by Tom Ballou. Burial will be in Knollkreg Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. today in the Funeral Home. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Osborne | Preston | 31 Jan 1999 | Preston Osborne, age 52, died Sunday, Jan. 31, 1999 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Osborne worked at Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute for many years. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War having served in the United States Air Force. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Osborne of Glade Spring; three daughters, Tiffany Osborne and Heather Stickler, both of Glade Spring, and Tammy Stickler of Abingdon; three sons, Matthew Preston Osborne, Andrew Stickler, both of Glade Spring, and Corey Farmer of Chilhowie. Funeral services will be held today, Feb. 3, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Harry Howe officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Dolinger | Carherine Hill | 12 Jul 1927 | 1 Feb 1999 | Catherine Hill Dolinger, age 71, died Monday, Feb. 1, 1999 at her home in Rugby. Mrs. Dolinger was born July 12, 1927 at Mouth of Wilson, the daughter of Robert P. and Spar Blackburn Hill. Surviving are four daughters, Debbie Dolinger, Lansing, N.C., Nancy Sue Dolinger, Faye Dolinger and Deedee Dolinger, all of the home; three sons, Miles Dolinger, Robert Dolinger and Garney Dolinger, all of Whitetop; two sisters, Alice Thompson and Bertie Thompson, both of Marion. Funeral services will be conducted today, Feb. 3, at 2 p.m. in Helton Valley Baptist Church in Whitetop with the Rev. Julian Owens and the Rev. Rex Hall officiating. Interment will be in the Cole Cemetery. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence is in charge of arrangements. |
| Broyles | James Alexander | 1 Feb 1999 | James Alexander Broyles, age 86, of Glade Spring, died Monday, Feb. 1, 1999 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Mr. Broyles was a native of Glade Spring and had lived most of his life in Washington County. He was of the Methodist faith and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include a brother, William Broyles of Glade Spring; three sisters, Anne Broyles Ellis, Margaret Hogston and Mildred Bunting, all of Glade Spring; two nieces; one nephew. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 2, in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Tim Graham officiating. Committal services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 3, in Old Glade Presbyterian Cemetery with military rites by the Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post No. 6975. Friends are asked to assemble at the cemetery before services. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Orr | Morris E. | 1 Feb 1999 | Morris E. Orr Sr., age 77, of Glade Spring, died Monday, Feb. 1, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Orr was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a member of Glade Spring Presbyterian Church. He was a veteran of World War II and was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Arlene Dunn Orr. Survivors include four sons, Larry Orr, Morris E. Orr Jr., and Richard Lee Orr, all of Glade Spring, and Jack David Orr, Wytheville; four daughters, Lillian Orr Bates Philpott and Bonnie C. Bates, both of Marion, Mary Sue Gilley and Libby Owens, both of Glade Spring; one brother, Roby Lee Orr Sr., Glade Spring; three sisters, Marjorie Trent, Damascus, Maggie Bowers and Lillian Carver, both of Glade Spring; 17 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Feb. 4, at 2 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Timothy Bird and the Rev. Lacy Andrews officiating. Interment will be in Old Glade Presbyterian Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Funeral Home. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Overbay | Virginia “Ginger” | 1 Feb 1999 | Virginia “Ginger” Overbay, age 70, of Atkins, died Monday, Feb. 1, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Talmadge L. Overbay of Atkins; three stepdaughters, Patty Jackson of Elkton, Md., Debra Night and Barbara Fuller, both of Kansas City, Mo.; three stepsons, Eddie Overbay of St. Louis, Mo., Dennis Overbay of Kansas City, Mo., and Jerry Overbay of Aberdeen, Md.; 10 step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held today, Feb. 3, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Harry Howe officiating. Burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Farmer | Ocie A. | 5 Feb 1999 | Ocie A. Farmer, age 83, of Whitetop, died Friday, Feb. 5, 1999 in Chelsea Community Hospital, Chelsea, Mich. Mrs. Farmer was a native of Lansing, N.C., had lived in Whitetop most of her life and was the widow of John H. Farmer. She was also preceded in death by a son, Larry Farmer; three sisters and two brothers. She was an avid quilter and gardener and was active in the Whitetop Senior Citizens Center. Survivors include five sons, Henry Farmer, Johnny Farmer, Leroy Farmer and Doug Farmer, all of Ypsilanti, Mich., and Jimmy Farmer of Manchester, Mich.; two daughters, Shirley Weaver of Pickerington, Ohio and Ann Calhoun of Ypsilanti, Mich.; two sisters, Mecie Rupard and Effie Wingler, both of Whitetop; 32 grandchildren; several great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; six daughters-in-law, Lucille Farmer, Laurie Farmer, Patricia Farmer, Janice Farmer, Kathy Farmer and Donna Farmer; two sons-in- law, Phil Weaver and Joe Calhoun. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. today, Feb. 10, in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. W.C. Mayo officiating. Burial will be in Farmer Memorial Cemetery in Lansing, N.C. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the American Cancer Society, 165 East Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Harris | Henry Archie | 5 Feb 1999 | Henry Archie Harris, age 61, of Chilhowie, died Thursday, Feb. 5, 1999 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Louise R. Harris, Chilhowie; two daughters, Linda Snead and Beckie Thompson, both of Saltville; three sons, Henry Harris and Randy Harris, both of Chilhowie, and Stevie Lee Harris of Marion; four sisters, Pauline Lockhart, W.Va., Mabel Morgan, Maryland, Marie Harris and Betty Harris, both of Meadowview; four brothers, Howard Harris and Robert Harris, both of Glade Spring, Junior Harris, Bristol, and Douglas Harris, Meadowview; seven grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 8, at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Eller officiating. Burial followed in the Baptist Cemetery in Glade Spring. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Pridemore | Brenda Loraine | 5 Feb 1999 | Brenda Loraine Pridemore, age 52, of Princeton, W.Va., formerly of Rural Retreat, died Friday, Feb. 5, 1999 in the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. She was preceded in death by her mother, Beulah Gay Hall Pridemore, and a daughter, Nancy Hope Pollard. She is survived by two daughters, Tammy Henderson, Pulaski, and Missy Pollard, Radford; one son, Johnny Hash, Little Creek; her father and stepmother, Paul James Sr. and Della L. Pridemore, Max Meadows; special friend and companion, Jimmy Dotson, Dublin; three sisters, Treasie Probert, Conyers, Ga., Shirley Pickle and Pauline Gordon, both of Rural Retreat; four brothers, James Pridemore, Wytheville, Harvey Pridemore, Seattle, Wash., Grover Pridemore, Abingdon, and Paul Pridemore Jr., Rural Retreat; two grandchildren, Karena Faith Pollard and David Lee Wilhite II; special niece and nephew, Kimberly and Brandon Childress. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 9, at 1 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. John Hash and the Rev. Richard Collins officiating. Interment followed in the Kimberlin Lutheran Cemetery in Rural Retreat. The family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Liver Foundation. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Stamper | Leonard Vinton | 5 Feb 1999 | Leonard Vinton Stamper, age 73, died Friday, Feb 5, 1999 at his home in the Dry Fork Section of Chilhowie. Mr. Stamper was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Army. He served in the 81st Infantry Division in the Pacific Theater in the Palau Islands where he saw action at the Battle of Peleliu and was wounded and received the Purple Heart. He spent most of his life farming. Mr. Stamper was preceded in death by his parents, Hobert and Bertie Stamper; three sisters, Gladys Duncan, Louise Hawkins, and Bethany Stamper. He is survived by his wife, Blanche Stamper of Chilhowie; one daughter, Judy Stamper of Chilhowie and Richlands; three sisters, Madelyn King of Marion, Ill., Madgaline Cline of Chilhowie, and Ann Cullop of Marion; five brothers, Clifford Stamper, Bobby Stamper, Mack Stamper, all of Chilhowie, Junior Stamper of Lenoir, N.C., and William A. Stamper of Topsail Beach, N.C.; several nieces and nephews including five special nieces: Wendy Felty, Shai Cullop, Sierra Gullion, Alyssa Gullion and Judith Gullion; two special nephews, Jason Gullion and Scott Gullion; a host of friends. Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb 7, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial followed in Macedonia Cemetery in Chilhowie where military rites were conducted by Marion VFW Post 4667. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Harris | Marvella Havens | 6 Feb 1999 | Marvella Havens Harris, age 93, of Saltville, died Saturday, Feb. 6, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was the widow of Henry C. Harris and a devoted Christian. Survivors include two sons, James W. Harris of Gate City and Albert Harris of Wilmington, Del.; four daughters, Mary Cornella White of Marion, Elizabeth Heath of Chilhowie, Hattie Thompson of Gallatin, Tenn., and Roberta Lee of Saltville; one sister, Myrtle Jones of Saltville; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Lois Harris; two sons-in-law, Billy Thompson and George E. Lee; special friends, Joyce Taylor, Hilda Peak and Donna Dillman. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 9, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. William T. Wing officiating. Burial was in Mt. Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Tedder | Bessie P. | 6 Feb 1999 | Bessie P. Tedder, age 89, died Saturday, Feb 6, 1999 at her home in Abingdon. She was a native of Smyth County and had lived most of her life in Washington County. She was a member of Mt. View Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Ruby Mazza. Survivors include her husband, Ernest N. Tedder; two sons, Clarence Tedder of Abingdon, and Douglas N. Tedder of Danville; two daughters, Helen Fleenor of Danville, and Myrtle Lilly of Meadowview; two sisters, Virgie Stone of Christiansburg, and Okie Ward of Marion; 21 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; four greatgreat- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; a special friend, Patsy Taylor; one son-in-law, Mike Lilly; one daughter-in-law, Susan Tedder. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb 9, in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Danny Tilson officiating. Burial was in Forest Hills Memory Gardens in Abingdon. Farris Funeral Service of Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Totten | Mary Elizabeth | 6 Feb 1999 | Mary Elizabeth Guy Totten, age 53, died Saturday, Feb 6, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Totten was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Marion and the widow of Earl “Red” Totten Sr. Survivors include three sons, John Tyler Gross of Newport News, James Ronald Gross of Marion, and Marion Marvin Gross of Atkins; two stepsons, Earl Totten Jr., Marion, and Chuck Totten of Chilhowie; one brother, William “Bill” Guy of Chilhowie; five grandchildren; one step-grandchild. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Feb 9, at 11 a.m. in the Church of God of Prophecy in Marion with Pastor Paul Horton officiating. Interment was in Middlefork Cemetery. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Doss | Faye M. | 7 Feb 1999 | Faye M. Doss, age 68, of Damascus, died Sunday, Feb. 7, 1999 in Greystone Healthcare Center in Blountville, Tenn. She was a lifelong resident of Damascus and was the widow of Dennis R. Doss. She was of the Christian faith. Survivors include a daughter, Vickie Doss of Damascus; one sister, Mabel Burchette of Bristol; several nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law, Wanda Doss of Damascus, and Wilma Ballou of Abingdon. A memorial service was conducted today, Feb. 10, at 11 a.m. at the graveside in Mock Cemetery with the Rev. Don Lasley officiating. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Griffitts | Walter Ralph | 8 Feb 1999 | Walter Ralph Griffitts, age 78, of Saltville, died Monday, Feb. 8, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Griffitts was a native of Tazewell County and had spent most of his life in the SaltvilleRich Valley area. He was a veteran of World War II and retired from OlinMathieson Corporation in 1972. In that same year he founded the TriCities Dry Ice Co. Inc., of Saltville. He was a charter member of the SaltvilleRich Valley Lions Club and a member of Madam Russell Memorial United Methodist Church and attended Riverview Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Doris Brickey Griffitts; by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank S. Griffitts; two brothers, William “Billy” Griffitts and Paul K. Griffitts; and one sister, Mrs. Oscar (Mildred) Hess. Survivors include his wife, Ramona “Betty” Muckenfuss Griffitts; one daughter and son-in- law, Ann and Ed Bordwine, Saltville; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Claude (Courtney) Reedy, Richlands; two stepsons, J. Craig Harper and Bradley M. Harper, both of Saltville; one brother, Frank D. Griffitts, Chilhowie; four sisters, Mrs. Norman (Eleanor) Lamie, Broadford, Mrs. Robert (Ruth) Patrick, Ceres, Mrs. Norman (Kathleen) Harris, and Mrs. John (Nell) Whitely, both of Saltville; one stepson-in-law, Claude Reedy; two stepdaughters- in-law, Pam R. Harper and Sonia M. Harper; four grandchildren, Katie Beth Bordwine, Jami H. Mullins, Justin and Logan Harper; one great-grandson, Bryce Mullins; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Feb. 10, at D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. William Cahill and the Rev. Scott RobertsonGouge officiating. Burial will follow in Elizabeth Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to any charitable organization. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Kestner | James William | 8 Feb 1999 | James William Kestner, age 63, of Saltville and Fairfax, died Monday, Feb. 8, 1999 in Saltville. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Gillespie Kestner; three sons, Michael Kestner, David Kestner and Allen Kestner, all of Chilhowie; three daughters, Cheral Armstrong of Saltville, Rita Cardwell and Donna Miller, both of Chilhowie; three stepchildren; three brothers, Bobby Kestner, Garnett Kestner and Claude Kestner, all of Saltville; five sisters, Lois Taylor of Saltville, Francis Blevins, Wilma Bradley and Christine Griffitts, all of Marion, and Bessie Kestner of Seven Mile Ford; six grandchildren; seven step-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 10, in Elizabeth Cemetery with the Rev. Bob Surber officiating. Military rites will be conducted by the Saltville VFW “Hardy Roberts” Post No. 7328. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home of Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Tolliver | Blaine | 9 Feb 1999 | Blaine Tolliver, age 86, died Tuesday, Feb 9, 1999 at his home in Damascus. Mr. Tolliver was a native of Green Cove and had lived in Damascus for the past 10 years. While living in Green Cove, he was a member of the Green Cove Baptist Church where he was the choir director and an adult Sunday school teacher for many years. He lived in Duo, W.Va., where he retired from the coal mines and was a member of the UMWA. He also drove a school bus for eight years for the Washington County Virginia school system. While residing in Damascus, Mr. Tolliver was a member of the First Baptist Church and a member of the Damascus Senior Citizens. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth Ashley Tolliver; by his parents, Wiley and Lockie Tolliver; one sister, Carrie Bonnick; and one brother, Wayne Tolliver. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Tolliver; two daughters, Stella Dalton of Rainelle, W.Va., and Evelyn Richardson of Taylors Valley; one son, Arlie Tolliver of Hyattsville, Md.; two stepdaughters, Ruth Franco of Salem, and Carol Vass of Piedmont, S.C.; four stepsons, Charles Sayre of Maurertown, James Sayre of Salem, John Sayre of Kernersville, N.C., and Gary Sayre of Wellford, S.C.; four sisters, Blanche Stringer of Glade Srping, Anna Howard of Rainelle, Eva Bancore of Falls Church, and Agnes Clark of Lake Gaston, N.C.; one brother, Odell Tolliver of Arlington; eight grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 18 step- grandchildren; 15 step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb 12, in Green Cove Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles E. “Jody” Blevins and the Rev. Don Lasley officiating. Burial was in the Green Cove Church Cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Muncy | Alice H. | 25 Mar 1925 | 10 Feb 1999 | Alice H. Muncy, age 73, died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999 in Newport, R.I. Mrs. Muncy was born March 25, 1925 in Imboden. She was the daughter of the late Leonia and Corbit Bishop and loving stepfather John Rutherford. She was preceded in death by her husband, John C. Muncy of Princeton, W.Va., and a great-grandson, Seth Joseph Williams. She was a sister of the late David Bishop, the late William V. (Tiny) Rutherford, J.D. Rutherford, John Rutherford, Whitelow Rutherford, Dorothy Scalf, Mary Carter, Betty Anne Santos, Shirley Clark, Irene Wright and Juanita Talbert. Mrs. Muncy resided in Newport, R.I., for the past 29 years having relocated from West Virginia. She was a loving, devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. Her most enjoyable times were spent having her family over. She was known in Newport for her love. Survivors include eight daughters, Mrs. Robert (Glenna) Medeiros, Tiverton, R.I., Mrs. Elmer (Gerrie) Farmer, Annapolis, Md., Mrs. Fred (Phyllis) Hicks, Chilhowie, Mrs. John (Leonia) Williams, Princeton, W.Va., Mrs. Edward (Debra) Davis and Mrs. William (Alicia) Martin, both of Portsmouth, R.I., Mrs. J. P. (Jayetta) Goodlow, Adam, N.Y., and Mrs. Shaun (Katie) Mee, Milford, Conn.; two sons, John Muncy, Middletown, R.I., and Marshall Muncy, Annapolis, Md.; 23 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; a host of extended family and friends in Iaeger, W.Va., Princeton, W.Va., Marion, and Newport, R.I. Funeral services will be conducted today, Feb. 13, at 11 a.m. at the Chilhowie Christian Church with the Rev. Frank Branson and the Rev. Troy Allen officiating. Entombment will follow in the Rest Haven Cemetery Mausoleum in Princeton, W.Va. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. |
| Doss | Mary “Cheri” | 10 Feb 1999 | Mary “Cheri” Doss, age 74, died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband Bert W. Doss, and her son Bert W. Doss Jr. Mrs. Doss was retired from Southwestern State Hospital where she was employed as a switchboard operator. She is survived by two sisters, Beulah Medley and Lola Cregger, both of Marion; one brother, Bill Sawyers of Marion; several nieces and nephews including one special nephew Mickey Stamper of Marion. Funeral services will be held today, Feb. 13, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Pastor Ed Schaack officiating. Burial will follow in Attoway Cemetery in Marion. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Fleming | Elizabeth C. | 10 Feb 1999 | Elizabeth C. Fleming, age 78, of Clemmons, N.C., died Wednesday, Feb. 10, 1999 at Winston-Salem Rehabilitation and Health Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. Mrs. Fleming was a native of Loudon, Tenn., and moved to Chilhowie in 1942 and later to Damascus in 1977. She had resided in Clemmons since 1993. Mrs. Fleming had attended the First Pentecostal Holiness Church in Winston-Salem, N.C., and was the widow of Allen F. Fleming. She is survived by two daughters, Brenda Aznavour of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Nellie Mills of Clemmons, N.C.; two sisters, Ruth Roop of Chattanooga, Tenn., and Martha Russell of Harrison, Tenn.; one brother, Floyd Craig of Jefferson City, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Elizabeth Mills Boser, John Mills III, and Ronald Radford; four great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Feb. 13, at 2 p.m. in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Sigmon and the Rev. Robert Thornton officiating. Burial followed in Sunset Memorial Park. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hayes | Michael Sean | 12 Feb 1999 | Michael Sean Hayes, age 26, of Konnarock, died Friday, Feb. 12, 1999. Mr. Hayes was a native of Washington County and had lived in Walterboro, S.C., for eight years before moving to Damascus in 1989. He graduated from Holston High School in 1990. Survivors include a son, Sean Hayes, of the home; his mother, Cindy Gibbs of Roanoke; his father, Jerry Hayes of Damascus; one sister, Jessica Blackburn of Meadowview; one brother, Joshua Hayes of Damascus; his maternal grandfather, Cecil McAllister of Damascus; his paternal grandparents, Clarence and Beryl Hayes of Damascus; a special girlfriend, Stephanie Sluder of Damascus. Funeral services were private. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| McPhatter | Ruby Eastridge | 1 Jul 1909 | 13 Feb 1999 | A funeral for Ruby Eastridge McPhatter, 89, of Fredericksburg, will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Found & Sons Funeral Home, Fredericksburg, with burial in Oak Hill Cemetery in Fredericksburg. The Rev. Roby H. Eastridge and the Rev. Steven Bird will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. McPhatter died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999, at Mary Washington Hospital. A native of Creston, N.C., she was a member of St. Matthias United Methodist Church in Stafford County and a former volunteer for Hotline in Fredericksburg. Mrs. McPhatter is survived by her husband, Chesley McPhatter; a son, Chesley F. McPhatter Jr. of Madison Heights; two daughters, Barbara M. Kendall and Annette M. Johnson, both of Fredericksburg; two brothers, Joseph E. Eastridge of Fredericksburg and Dewey P. Eastridge of Beaverdam; three sisters, Grace E. Knight of Spotsylvania, Edith E. Payne of Ladysmith and Blanche E. Scherbarth of Milwaukee, Wis.; 10 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the St. Matthias United Methodist Church memorial fund, 426 Deacon Road, Fredericksburg, Va. 22405; or Virginia Special Olympics Area 11, Box 199, King George, Va. 22485. DOB: 1 Jul 1909 Ruby Marticia Eastridge was the daughter of Ida Mae Osborne and Marvin C Eastridge she was the granddaughter of Martisha Jane Osborne and Andrew C Eastridge and David L Osborne and E Marticia Lewis all of Ashe County. Ruby and most of her 10 siblings relocated to the Fredericksburg, VA area during the depression to work in a factory there. Her parents eventually followed their children to Virginia. Submitted by Carol E. Waters |
| Brooks | Sarah McCormick | 10 Apr 1910 | 13 Feb 1999 | Sarah McCormick Brooks, age 88, of Martinsville, formerly of Grayson County, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999 at Memorial Hospital in Martinsville. Mrs. Brooks was born April 10, 1910 in Grayson County, the daughter of Claiborn and Laura Reedy McCormick. She was the widow of Ray D. Brooks. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Jack and Matthew McCormick and a sister, Nora Whittington. Surviving are one daughter, Charlotte M. Brooks, Fieldale; one sister, Susie Coldiron of West Jefferson, N.C. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 15, at Valley Drive Baptist Church in Martinsville. Graveside services were held at 3 p.m. in Comers Creek Cemetery in Troutdale with the Rev. Bobby Rakes officiating. Norris Funeral Home in Martinsville and Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence were in charge of arrangements. |
| Farrington | Denver L. | 13 Feb 1999 | Denver L. Farrington, age 75, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Farrington was a native of North Carolina and had lived most of his life in Smyth County. He was the owner and operator of Farrington’s Motel and the Marion Motel. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Air Force having served in the European Theatre. He was also a member of the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Survivors include his wife, Eunice Everett Farrington; one daughter and son-in-law, Rev. David and Carol Anderson, Staunton; one stepson and wife, Bill and Brenda Everett, Chesapeake; two sisters, Opal Ghormley, and Jewel Gasdia, both of Ft. Myers, Fla.; three brothers, Howard Farrington, W.L. (Lester) Farrington and Russell Junior Farrington, all of Marion; six grandchildren, Lori Anderson, Rob Anderson, Marc Anderson, Nathan Anderson, Wendy Lee Everett, and Samuel Todd Everett; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 16, at 11 a.m. in Bradley’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Anderson and the Rev. Carlton Blankenship officiating. Interment followed in Rosewood Memorial Gardens, Rural Retreat, with military honors being rendered by the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Gray | Billie A. | 13 Feb 1999 | Billie A. Gray, age 80, died Saturday, Feb. 13, 1999 at her home in Damascus. Mrs. Gray was a lifelong resident of Washington County, a retired school teacher with Washington County public schools for over 30 years and her many interests included poetry and gardening. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Damascus and attended the Sinking Springs Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Gray was preceded in death by her first husband, Arthur Frank Venable, and by a sister, Ellen Emmert. Survivors include her husband, Charles Edward Gray Sr.; one daughter, Sarah Wood of Damascus; one son, Sam Venable of Virginia Beach; three stepdaughters, Eliza Jo Wright of Kilmarnock, Mary Helen Jones of Charlotte, N.C., and Rose Ellen Hudson of Abingdon; one stepson, Charles E. Gray Jr., Abingdon; one sister, Nannie Wright, Damascus; one brother, Ben Adams of Damascus; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; five step- grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Feb. 15, in the First Baptist Church in Damascus with the Rev. Don Lasley, the Rev. E.W. Ely and the Rev. Helen Phillips officiating. The committal service and interment was conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Feb. 16, in Sunset Memorial Park. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Trent | Vernie William “Bill” | 14 Feb 1999 | Vernie William “Bill” Trent, age 75, of Damascus, died Sunday, Feb 14, 1999 in Abingdon Manor Home for the Aged in Abingdon. Mr. Trent was a lifelong resident of Damascus and a member of the Church of Christ. Survivors include four sisters, Laura “Polly” Trent of Meadowview, Mattie Heath of Glade Spring, Rebecca Riffey of Mountain City, Tenn., and Wilma Jean Sturgill of Damascus; one brother, Jim Trent of Meadowview; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Feb 16, in the Wright’s Chapel Cemetery with the Rev. Don Lasley officiating. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cruff | Robert “Uncle Sam” | 15 Feb 1999 | Robert “Uncle Sam” Cruff, age 85, of Abingdon, died Monday, Feb. 15, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Cruff was a native of Smyth County and had lived in Bland County before moving to Abingdon several years ago. Survivors include a nephew, Andrew B. Cruff of Wytheville. Graveside services will be conducted today, Feb. 17, at 11 a.m. in the Green Spring Cemetery with the Rev. Jerry A. Eggers officiating. Campbell Funeral Home in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blevins | J. Mac | 16 Feb 1999 | J. Mac Blevins, age 61, died Tuesday, Feb. 16, 1999 in Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn. Mr. Blevins had been an auto mechanic for many years having retired from King Ford in September 1998. He is survived by his wife, Lillian Hooven Blevins of Marion; one son, Randy E. Blevins of Marion; six sisters, Lorene Robinson of Marion, Dawn Henry of Bristol, Tenn., Eva Walls of Whitetop, Betty Weis of Glade Spring, Joann Long of Chilhowie, and Joyce Clark of Lansing, N.C.; three brothers, R.C. Blevins of Marion, Jerry Blevins and Phillip Blevins, both of Chilhowie; two grandchildren, Crystal Blevins and Courtney Blevins; one great-grandchild, Wynter Hall. Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 19, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. George Mowery officiating. Burial will follow at a later date in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Stinson | Verna Odelene | 29 May 1915 | 17 Feb 1999 | Verna Odelene Cardwell Stinson, age 83, of Salem, died Wednesday, Feb 17, 1999. Mrs. Stinson was born May 29, 1915 in Saltville and lived in Pearisburg and Pulaski for many years before moving to Roanoke to become a special dietitian at Jefferson Hospital, later retiring from Community Hospital. Mrs. Stinson was preceded in death by her husband, Walter L. Stinson. She is survived by a son, Edward F. Stinson and wife Lucile C. Stinson of Roanoke; two daughters, Ann S. Ayers and husband Wayne M. Ayers of Vinton, and Barbara Jean Conklin with whom she lived in Salem; eight grandchildren:; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Feb 19, at 3 p.m. in Oakey’s North Chapel with Bishop Wayne M. Ayers officiating. Interment was in Sherwood Memorial Park. Oakey’s North Chapel in Roanoke was in charge of arrangements. |
| Bohlman | Eugene Walter | 17 Feb 1999 | Eugene Walter Bohlman, age 70, died Feb. 17, 1999 at Riverside Regional Medical Center in Williamsburg. Mr. Bohlman was born in Ottumwa, Iowa and graduated from the University of Iowa. He served in the United States Air Force. His career was in financial management with General Electric and SKF Industries. He moved to Williamsburg with his wife Connie in 1993. He was very active in the Williamsburg United Methodist Church and was an avid participant in the Christopher Wren Association. He is survived by his wife, Connie Carhart Bohlman; one son, Brian D. Bohlman of Newtown, Penn.; one daughter and son-in-law, Marianne Bohlman and Emmett V. Richardson III, of Marion; one sister-in-law, Mary Alice Winkles and husband Paul Winkles of Landenburg, Penn.; three grandsons, Blake, Andrew and Kyle Richardson of Marion; two nephews. A memorial service will be held today, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m. at Williamsburg United Methodist Church. Interment will take place at a later date. The family requests that memorial donations be made to the Agape Fund at the Williamsburg United Methodist Church, 514 Jamestown Road, Williamsburg, VA 23185. Bucktrout of Williamsburg is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cullop | Ruth Roe | 18 Feb 1999 | Ruth Roe Cullop, age 91, died Thursday, Feb. 18, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was a lifelong resident of Damascus and the widow of Luther Cleveland Cullop. She was a member of Laurel Community Church. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 21, in Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus with the Rev. Harry Layell officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Laurel Community Church. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blankenbeckler | Byron Bradley | 19 Feb 1999 | Byron Bradley Blankenbeckler, age 81, of Chilhowie, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Blankenbeckler was a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Army and was a member of Frances Marion VFW Post 4667. He is survived by his wife, Sue C. Blankenbeckler, Chilhowie; one daughter, Sheila Blankenbeckler, Atkins; one son, Barney Lee Blankenbeckler, Rural Retreat; two sisters, Hazel Powers and Edith Barlow, both of Chilhowie; two brothers, Robert Blankenbeckler and James Blankenbeckler, both of Chilhowie; one stepson, Robert Crigger, Atkins; seven grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Feb. 22, at the Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Blevins, the Rev. Steve Hutton, and the Rev. Dennis Eller officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Frances Marion VFW Post 4667 conducted military honors at the graveside. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Medley | Robert I. “Bobby” | 19 Feb 1999 | Robert I. “Bobby” Medley, age 58, of Bristol, died Friday, Feb. 19, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Medley was a native of Smyth County and had lived in the Bristol area most of his life. He was an employee of Mid-Mountain Foods in Abingdon, was a former manager and coach of the Washington County Little League and Senior League System. He was a U.S. Army veteran, and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Gail Medley; one son and daughter-in-law, Chip and Lisa Medley of Bristol; one sister, Phyllis Daugherty, Chilhowie; one brother, Jerry Medley, Phoenix, Ariz.; one grandson, Robby Medley of Bristol. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 20, in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Blevins officiating. Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday in Mountain View Cemetery. Akard Funeral Home in Bristol was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Stoots | Mary Helen | 19 Feb 1999 | Mary Helen A. Stoots, age 76, died Friday, Feb 19, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Stoots was retired from Harwood and was preceded in death by her husband, M.S. Stoots. Survivors include two daughters, Joyce Tallent, Seven Mile Ford, and Wanda Newman, Marion; one son, Junior Lee Stoots, Alamogordo, N.M.; two sisters, Jean Croy, Atkins, and Mildred Blackburn, Marion; four grandchildren, Pam Waddell, Atkins, Tammy Austin, Seven Mile Ford, Kindra Newman and Stephanie Newman, both of Marion; three great- grandchildren, Rusty Waddell, Atkins, Tyler Austin, and Trevor Austin, both of Seven Mile Ford; two step-grandchildren, Dan Trice, Boulder City, Nev., and Jim Trice, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; three step-great-grandchildren, Danielle and Dusty Trice of North Dakota, and Lee Trice, Palm Beach Gardens, Fla.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb 21, at Bradley’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment was in Round Hill Cemetery. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Burnop | Lee S. | 20 Feb 1999 | Lee S. Burnop, age 85, died Saturday, Feb. 20, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Burnop was employed at Virginia Lincoln Furniture Factory, was co-owner and operator of B.H. Garage and was a building contractor until his retirement. He is survived by his wife, Vivian Harris Burnop of Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Jim Phillips of Abingdon; one son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Charlene Burnop, Marion; two sisters, Helen Harris of Palmdale, Calif., and Elva Greer of Rock Falls, Ill.; three grandchildren, Lesa Phillips Brame of Rocky Mount, N.C., Scott Burnop of Philadelphia, Penn., and Leanne Burnop of Roanoke. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 23, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo and Dr. William A. Slater officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Walker | Mildred | 20 Feb 1999 | Mildred Crouch Walker died in Birmingham, Ala., on Feb 20, 1999. Mrs. Walker graduated from Marion Senior High School in 1942 and was married to Dick Walker, also of Marion, who died in 1991. From 1979 until 1993, Mrs. Walker worked at Maxine’s in Abingdon. She is survived by two daughters, Marilyn McCurty of Birmingham, Ala., and Wade Burnett of Tampa, Fla.; one son, Richard G. Walker of Fredonia, Ariz.; one sister, Elizabeth Dickinson of La Jolla, Calif.; four grandchildren, one niece and a nephew. This is a courtesy announcement by the Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Copenhaver | Charles K. | 21 Feb 1999 | Charles K. Copenhaver, age 84, of Salem, died Sunday, Feb. 21, 1999 at Richfield Nursing Home where he had resided since January 1998. Mr. Copenhaver was born in Marion, the son of Sidney and Evie Copenhaver. He moved to Washington D.C. at an early age where he attended Georgetown University. He worked in the food service industry beginning with the Mayflower Hotel in Washington D.C. where he was Chief Steward. He retired from the Smyth County Community Hospital where he was Director of Food Service. He was past president of the Fort Lewis Lions Club. Mr. Copenhaver was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Marion and attended West Salem Baptist Church for several years. He was preceded in death by his wife in October 1998. He is survived by one son, Kenneth Copenhaver and companion Bonnie Richardson of Virginia Beach; one sister, Madeline C. Davis of Marion; four grandchildren, Matthew of the U.S. Coast Guard, Page, Julie and Sean, all of Florida; four great-grandchildren, Scottie, Allison, James and Chelsea, all of Florida; several nieces and nephews; his private attendant Phillip Schilling and the staff of Richfield Nursing Home also survive. Graveside services were held Thursday, Feb. 25, at 2 p.m. at Rose Lawn Cemetery in Marion with the Rev. Michael Slaughter officiating. | |
| Thomas | Mary V. | 28 Jul 1921 | 22 Feb 1999 | Mary V. Thomas, age 77, of Delta, Penn., died Monday, Feb 22, 1999 at York Hospital in York, Penn. Mrs. Thomas was the widow of Roy L. Thomas. She was born in Delta, Penn., on July 28, 1921, the daughter of the late Henry A. and Callie (Auble) Poff. She resided in the area most of her life and moved to Marion over 25 years ago. She returned to Delta in 1997. She was a member of the Delta United Methodist Church where she sang in the choir and worked in the Opportunity Shop. Her memberships also included the John S. Murphy Post #7163 V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary in Delta, and the Delta Senior Center. She is survived by two nieces, Phyllis L. Watkins of Delta, Penn., and Kathy J. Tomlinson of Whiteford, Md.; one sister-in-law, Louise W. Poff of Delta, Penn.; her companion, Emeleyn S. Van Hart of Delta, Penn. Funeral services will be held today, Feb 24, at 2 p.m. at the Harkins Funeral Home in Delta with her pastor, the Rev. Stacy Alan Crawford officiating. Interment will be in Slateville Cemetery in Delta. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Delta United Methodist Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 445, Delta, Penn. 17314. Harkins Funeral Home in Delta, Penn., is in charge of the arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. |
| Harris | Martha Stone | 22 Feb 1999 | Martha Stone Harris, age 60, widow of Jerome Harris, died Monday, Feb. 22, 1999 at her home in Marion. She is survived by one son, Jerome Harris Jr., Marion; one brother, Billy Hoover, Charlottesville; one half sister, Essie Hester, Marion; one grandson, Vincent Harris, Marion; one aunt; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services will be held today, Feb. 24, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy D. Wood officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Huffman | Esther Henderson | 22 Feb 1999 | Esther Henderson Huffman, age 87, of Konnarock, died Monday, Feb. 22, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was a lifelong resident of Konnarock, a charter member of the Konnarock Seventh-day Adventist Church and the widow of Will Huffman. Survivors include four stepdaughters, Ella Mae Taylor, Vivian Adams and Naomi Boone, all of Konnarock, and Bernice Priest of McCauley Bridge, W.Va.; three stepsons, Ed Huffman of Lenoir, N.C., Jack Huffman of Konnarock, and Ernest “Doc” Huffman of Damascus; one sister, Bernice Killen of Konnarock; several step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Feb. 24, in the Konnarock Seventh-day Adventist Church with Pastor Garland Day officiating. Burial will be in the Azen Cemetery in Konnarock. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Mabe | Bill Monroe | 22 Feb 1999 | Bill Monroe Mabe, age 57, of Saltville, died Monday, Feb. 22, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Mabe was a member of Allison Gap First Christian Church. He was an employee of Visador and a lifetime resident of Saltville. Survivors include his wife, Lois Mildred Mabe of Saltville; two sons, Billy Mabe, Tannersville, and Matthew Mabe, Abingdon; two daughters, Sherry Ferrell, Chicago, Ill., and Doris Sparks, Nashville, Tenn.; his mother, Julie Porle, Sault Ste. Marie, Mich.; his mother-in-law, Mary Poston, Saltville; one brother, Ray Mabe, Chicago, Ill.; one sister, June Hamm, Chicago, Ill.; six granddaughters; one grandson; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 25, at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Warren and the Rev. Jerry Williams officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. Rose Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. tonight at Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Riley | William A. “Bill” | 22 Feb 1999 | William A. “Bill” Riley, age 77, died Monday, Feb 22, 1999 at his home in Glade Spring. Mr. Riley was a native of Tazewell, had lived in Washington County most of his life and was of the Pentecostal faith. Survivors include his wife, Lorraine Riley; four daughters, Shirley Hamm of Abingdon, Betty Hunt and Annie Cannon, both of Glade Spring, and Ruby Self of Meadowview; five sons, Roger Riley and Ernie Riley, both of Damascus, Carl Riley of Newton, N.C., Jimmy Riley of Chilhowie, and David Riley of Meadowview; three sisters, Grace Hall of Newton, N.C., Leanor Fox of Tazewell, and Annie Mitchell of Bluefield; one brother, Carl L. Riley of Bluefield; 22 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Feb 24, at 2 p.m. in the Rush Creek Primitive Baptist Church in Glade Spring with the Rev. Kenneth Poston officiating. Burial will be in the Rush Creek Cemetery in Glade Spring. Campbell Funeral Home in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hash | Max Nuell | 23 Feb 1999 | Max Nuell Hash, age 71, died Monday, Feb. 23, 1999 in the Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Mr. Hash was a native of Smyth County and had served in the U.S. Air Force. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Laura Hash, and his second wife, Irlene Hash. Survivors include three sisters, Belle Rowland and Nancy Rhudy, both of Marion, and Ethel Hash of Johnson City, Tenn.; his mother-in-law, Anna N. Hardy, Delaware; one brother-in-law, John C. Killinger, Marion; three sisters-in-law, Dorothy Ankney, Janett Agaddy, and Alma Moore; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb. 24, at 7 p.m. in Bradley”s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Scotty Dolinger officiating. Interment was in the Mt. Hope U.M.C. Cemetery in Quarryville, Penn. Bradley”s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lester | James Frank “Papaw” | 23 Feb 1999 | 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. | |
| Richardson | Randal Lynn | 23 Feb 1999 | Randal Lynn Richardson, age 53, of Bland, died Tuesday, Feb 23, 1999, in the Kegley Manor Nursing Home in Bastian. Mr. Richardson was a tire salesman for the Itco Tire Company in Wytheville and had served in the U.S. Army Reserves. He is survived by two daughters, Donna L. Moore of Bland, and Kathryn Elizabeth Crouse of Rural Retreat; his mother, Elizabeth Puckett Richardson of Bastian; his father, Randal F. Richardson of Bland; two sisters, Donnadyne Kiser of Tazewell and Wanda Jean Wynn of Marion; two brothers, Sammy Richardson of Tazewell and Steve Richardson of Richmond; two grandchildren; two stepdaughters, Donna Strock of Harrisonburg, and Angela Harden of Ceres. Funeral services were held Friday, Feb 26, at 1 p.m. at the Newberry Funeral Chapel in Bland with the Rev. Doug Hyndrich officiating. Interment followed in the Bland Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Bland was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Counts | Charles D. | 24 Feb 1999 | Charles D. Counts Sr., age 84, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Counts was a graduate of Abingdon High School and received his formal education at Johnson Bible College in Knoxville, Tenn. He was a minister of area Church of Christ churches for 64 years. Survivors include his wife, Rachel Reedy Counts; five sons, C. David Counts Jr., Benny D. Counts, W. Donnie Counts, Alan W. Counts and Freddie Counts, all of Chilhowie; one daughter, Sandy Williams of Chilhowie; one brother, George E. Counts of Truth or Consequences, N.M.; three grandsons and wives, Richie and Amy Counts, Brian and Sharon Williams and Christopher Counts; one great-grandson, Adam Martin; one great-granddaughter, Bailey Counts. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, in Chilhowie Christian Church with Frank Branson and Troy Allen officiating. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Chilhowie Rescue Squad. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Johnson | Ralph W. | 24 Feb 1999 | Ralph W. Johnson, age 85, died Wednesday, Feb. 24, 1999 at his home in Troutdale. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Watkins Johnson. He is survived by one daughter, Norma G. Hash of Bristol, Tenn.; two sisters, Della Perkins and Susie Johnson, both of Rugby; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Feb. 27, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Phillip Duvall officiating. Private burial will follow in Troutdale Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Haga | Olivene DeFriece | 25 Feb 1999 | Olivene DeFriece Haga, age 80, died Thursday, Feb. 25, 1999 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. She is survived by her husband, James Ralph Haga, Marion; three daughters, Ruby Firestone, Roanoke, Betty Haga, Marion, Rosieta Davidson, Princeton, W.Va.; four sisters, Juanita McKinnon and Eva Russell, both of Marion, Bessie Powers of Elkins, W.Va., Mildred Rigney, Pulaski; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Feb. 28, at 2 p.m. in Barnett”s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial will follow in Attoway Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hayzlett | Gladys Jean | 26 Feb 1999 | Gladys Jean Hayzlett, age 69, died Friday, Feb. 26, 1999 at her home in Saltville. She was preceded in death by her husband Elbert Hayzlett. Survivors include one son, Larry Hayzlett, Lake Charles, La.; two daughters, Joyce Smith, Abingdon, and Alice Puckett, Meadowview; one brother, Norris Cogar, New York; three sisters, Jo Singleton, Levittown, Penn., Neola Cogar, Pennsylvania, and Katherine Linger, Ohio; seven grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 1, at 2 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Ronnie Matney and the Rev. Tom Williams officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Montgomery | Maggie Mae Body | 26 Feb 1999 | Maggie Mae Body Montgomery, age 94, died Friday, Feb. 26, 1999 at her home in Chilhowie. She was the widow of Herbert Montgomery and a member of Mount Zion Temple Church in Marion. Survivors include a daughter, Ethel Mae Williams of Columbus, Ohio; one brother, Leslie Body of New Rochelle, N.Y.; four grandchildren, Sterling Williams, David Montgomery, Tyrone Montgomery and Geraldine Montgomery; six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 1, at 1 p.m. in Mount Zion Temple Church with the Rev. Lester Turner officiating. Burial was in the Chilhowie Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Ross | Victor | 26 Feb 1999 | Victor Ross, age 76, of Troutdale, died Friday, Feb 26, 1999 at Smyth County Community Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mary Reedy Ross, of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Gary Tilson, Troutdale; two sons and daughters-in-law, William and Linda Ross, Layton, Utah, and James and Doris Ross, Gastonia, N.C.; his mother, Cora James Ross, Troutdale; one brother and sister-in-law, William Ralph and Viola Ross, Darlington, Md.; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; five step-great- grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 1, at 11 a.m. in Liberty Hill Baptist Church, Grant, with the Rev. Charles Bunn officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Military rites were conducted by the Grayson County VFW Post 7726. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Troutdale Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 160, Troutdale, VA 24378. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Spriggs | Henry Rush | 26 Feb 1999 | Henry Rush Spriggs Sr., age 53, died Friday, Feb 26, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Betty Pennington Spriggs of Marion; one son, Henry Rush Spriggs Jr., Marion; one daughter, Holly Nicholson of Christchurch, New Zealand; two stepdaughters, Mary Haga and Rebecca Eller, both of Marion; two granddaughters, Shannon Eller and Bethany Spriggs, both of Marion and five grandchildren in New Zealand; his mother, Gertrude Spriggs of Santa Rosa, Calif.; five brothers, Howard, Carl, Paul, Jesse, and George Spriggs, all of California; three sisters, Alice, Martha and Mary, all of California; several nieces and nephews and many close friends. Funeral services were held Monday, March 1, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Donald Medley officiating. A private burial followed in Macedonia Cemetery in Chilhowie. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Collins | Roy “Bannie” | 27 Feb 1999 | Roy (Bannie) Collins, age 84, died Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999 at his daughter’s home in Saltville. He was preceded in death by his first wife Ruth Collins and his second wife Edith Collins. He was also preceded in death by one son, Buddy Collins, one daughter Mary Keith, and a great-grandson Terry Fields. Surviving are six sons: Paul Collins, Henry Collins, Ronald Collins, Sammy Collins, all of Saltville, Bobby W. Collins, Indiana, and Larry Collins, Chilhowie; six daughters, Billie Smith and Jo Ann Presnell, both of Saltville, Martha Gobble, Glade Spring, Pat Colpetzer, and Susie Witterman, both of Indiana, and Linda Honaker, Bristol; one stepdaughter, Sharon Neal, Portsmith, Ohio; 44 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; nine great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 1, at 11 a.m. at Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. E.D. Swartz and the Rev. James Robbins officiating. Burial followed in the Henderson Family Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Counts | George D. “Duke” | 27 Feb 1999 | George D. “Duke” Counts, age 82, died Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999 in Truth or Consequences, N.M. He was a former resident of Abingdon and was preceded in death by his wife, Stella Eastridge Counts, and a brother, Rev. Charles Counts of Chilhowie. Funeral and burial were in Santa Fe., N.M. This is a courtesy announcement by Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie. | |
| Hand | Edna D. | 27 Feb 1999 | Edna D. Hand, age 84, of Damascus, died Saturday, Feb. 27, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mrs. Hand was a native of Damascus, and had lived in the Norfolk area for several years before moving back to Damascus in 1991. She was a member of VFW Post No. 9830 Ladies Auxiliary and the widow of Henry Frank Hand Jr. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sue Hand Stroud; and a grandson, James Michael Hand. Survivors include a son, Henry F. Hand III of Damascus; one sister, Lillie Sweet of Damascus; four granddaughters, Terry Lynn Neiman, Paty Sue Krohn, Lourie Ann Hand and Kerry Elizabeth Wolfe; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted Monday, March 1, at 2 p.m. in Mock Cemetery in Damascus with the Rev. Victor C. Mansfield officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be sent to the American Cancer Society, 165 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Snider | Florence C. | 27 Feb 1999 | Florence C. Snider, age 77, died Saturday, Feb 27, 1999 in Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tenn. Mrs. Snider was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints and was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Air Force. She was retired as Director of Volunteer Services from Southwestern State Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Charles K. Snider of Marion; three daughters and sons-in-law, Sharon S. and Steve Hamrick of Anchorage, Alaska, Carolyn S. and Robin Covert of Raleigh, N.C., and Catherine S. and Michael Miller of Hickory, N.C.; one son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth K. II and Rhonda Snider of Marion; 13 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 2, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Elder Steve Martin officiating. Burial followed in Mount Carmel Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Mitchell | William Calvin, Sr. | 3 Dec 1917 | 28 Feb 1999 | William Calvin Mitchell Sr., age 81, of Troutdale, died Sunday, Feb. 28, 1999 at Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Mitchell was born Dec. 3, 1917 at Cherry, Neb. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army and was a retired T & D Clerk with Appalachian Power Co. with 33 years of service. Mr. Mitchell was preceded in death by his parents, Wiley C. and Ossie Shumate Mitchell; two brothers, Jack Mitchell and Lewis Mitchell; and one grandson, William Mitchell III. Surviving are his wife, Winnie “Peg” Mitchell, of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and John Irvin, Sugar Grove, and Kathy and Gary Spencer, Mouth of Wilson; one son and daughter-in-law, William C. Jr., and April Mitchell, Troutdale; four brothers, Charlie B. Mitchell, Troutdale, Joe Dale Mitchell, Emory, Robert Gayle Mitchell, Rural Retreat, and Cy Mitchell, Elizabethtown, Ky.; two sisters, Mary Lilly, Milton, W.Va., and June Osborne, Sugar Grove; three grandchildren; three great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, March 2, at 11 a.m. in Troutdale Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenny Price, the Rev. Dan Tuell and the Rev. Ken Riggins officiating. Interment followed in Anderson Hill Cemetery. Military rites were conducted at the graveside by Grayson County VFW Post 7726. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Troutdale Volunteer Fire Dept. and Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 160, Troutdale, VA 24378. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Rowland | Debra Lynn | 28 Feb 1999 | Debra Lynn Rowland, age 39, of Salem, died Sunday, Feb 28, 1999 at the Lewis Gale Hospital. Ms. Rowland was preceded in death by her mother, Doris Martin Rowland, and her twin sister, Darby Lynn Rowland. She is survived by her father, W. Roger Rowland, Marion; one sister, Sherry Rowland Sternberg, Williamsburg; one brother, William Roger Rowland Jr., Greensboro, N.C.; her paternal grandmother, Virginia D. Rowland, Marion; four nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 4, at the Roselawn Mausoleum Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Interment followed in Roselawn Cemetery. Friends may call at the home of W. Roger Rowland. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Armstrong | Georgia Etta “Bucky” | 1 Mar 1999 | Georgia Etta “Bucky” Armstrong, age 73, died Monday, March 1, 1999 at her home in Marion. Mrs. Armstrong was the widow of Ronald Armstrong, a member of the Falling Water Baptist Church, and a retired employee of the Marion Police Department where she was a vehicle dispatcher. She also worked for many years at Scott Furniture Co. in Marion. She is survived by one son, Gary Ray Armstrong, Shippensburg, Penn.; one sister, Mary Poe Callan, Marion; one granddaughter, Virginia Elizabeth Armstrong; one grandson, Daniel Spivey Armstrong. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 4, at 11 a.m. in Falling Water Baptist Church with the Rev. Harry Leland officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bare | Lucille Wingler | 1 Mar 1999 | Mrs. Lucille Wingler Bare, age 59, of 75, Jarvis Rd. Ennice, N.C., died Monday, March 1, 1999, at her home. She is survived by her husband: Johnny Bare of the home; two sisters: Louise Wingler of Piney Creek, and Ruth Eldreth of West Jefferson, N.C. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, March 3, 1999, at the Scottville Baptist Church, with burial in the Church Cemetery. Rev. Fred Jennings and the Rev. Reeves Jones will officiate. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, and at other times at the home of a sister, Louise Wingler, 1701 Allen Rd., Piney Creek. Grandview Memorial is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Brinegar | Delia Sexton | 2 Mar 1999 | Mrs. Delia Sexton Brinegar, age 87, a resident of Sunrise Health Care in Sparta, died Tuesday morning, March 2, 1999, in that facility. She is survived by one brother and sister-in-law: Clifford and Eileen Sexton of Lorida, Fla.; one sister: Margaret Presnell of Burlington, N.C.; one sister-in-law: Ann Sexton of Sparta, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted Friday morning, March 5, 1999, at 11:00 A.M. at the New Haven Church of the Brethren, with burial in the Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the services at the church. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Joy Ranch, or to the New Haven Church Needy Fund, c/o Max Webb, Sparta, N.C. 28675. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home of Sparta is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Gasho | Ivan D. | 2 Mar 1999 | Mr. Ivan D. Gascho, age 70, of 774 Cox’s Chapel Road, Mouth of Wilson, Va., died Tuesday morning, March 2, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. He is survived by his wife: Elizabeth Walls Gascho of the home; one son and daughter-in-law: Ronald and Maxine Gascho of Denver, Col.; three daughters and two sons-in-law: Charlotte Gascho of Nashville, Tn., Joy and Greg McPhearson of Dayton, Ohio, and Regina and Mark Fox of Louisburg, Ohio; six grandchildren and one great-granddaughter also survives. Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday morning, March 6, 1999, at 11:00 A.M. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel, with burial in the Cox’s Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7:00 P.M. to 9:00 P.M. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Pickle | Sylvester J. | 2 Mar 1999 | Sylvester J. Pickle, age 81, died Tuesday, March 2, 1999 at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. He was the son of the late W.M. and Julie Pickle. Survivors include one sister, Dora Mae Pickle, Chilhowie; several nieces and nephews; a devoted and loving friend, Pam Pickle. Graveside services were held Thursday, March 4, at 2 p.m. at the Pickle Family Cemetery with the Rev. E.D. Swartz officiating. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Durham | James Leon | 22 Jan 1926 | 3 Mar 1999 | James Leon Durham, age 73, died Wednesday, March 3, 1999 at his home in Grandview, Mo. Mr. Durham was born Jan. 22, 1926 in Virginia and lived the early years of his life here. He had been a resident of Kansas City, Mo., since 1963. He was employed with General Motors for several years prior to his retirement in 1988. He was a member of Main Street Church of Christ in Grandview, Mo. Survivors include his wife of 42 years, Shirley Durham, Grandview, Mo.; two daughters and a son- in-law, Heidi and Dr. Kevin Hornsby of Slocomb, Ala., and Heather Durham, Hartford, Ala.; one granddaughter, Anna Hornsby, Slocomb, Ala.; his mother, Maie Durham, Ceres; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Friday, March 5, at 3 p.m. at Christian Home Cemetery in Slocomb, Ala., with Kevin Presley officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Dialysis Clinic Inc., Patient Fund, 6530 Troost Ave., Kansas City, Mo. 64131. Byrd Funeral Home in Dothan, Ala., was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Barnett’s Funeral Home. |
| Garrett | Robert Butler | 7 Oct 1935 | 3 Mar 1999 | Ralph Butler Garrett, age 63, of Orlando, Fla., formerly of McDowell and Mercer County, died Wednesday, March 3, 1999 at the Florida Hospital East, Orlando, Fla. He was born Oct. 7, 1935 at Powhatan, the son of the late Claude A. and Edna Mae Corner Garrett. He was formally educated in West Virginia and retired from the United States Navy with more than 20 years of service. He was of the Baptist faith. Mr. Garrett was preceded in death by a brother, Claude A. Garrett Jr. Survivors include his wife, Susanna Lee Stoeki Garrett, Orlando, Fla.; two sons and daughter-in-law, James Arthur and Sharon Garrett of Orlando, Fla., and John Butler Garrett of Batesburg, S.C.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lisa Annette and Mark Tripp, Springfield, Ga., and Brenda Mae and David Yingling of Mascoutah, Ill.; four sisters and brother-in-law, Vinnie and C.B. Poston of Marion, Nancy Hayes of Van Buren, Ark., Joyce (Tish) Campione of Virginia Beach, and Pauline Patton of Roseville, Mich. Graveside services were conducted on Sunday, March 7, at 2 p.m. from the Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery at Bluewell with the Rev. Lyle Mullins officiating. Military rites were conducted by Sandy River District of the American Legion Post #175, the Mercer County Veterans Council. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. |
| Roark | Bertha Mae | 3 Mar 1999 | Bertha Mae Roark, age 75, died Wednesday, March 3, 1999 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of John Early Roark and was a member of the Cleghorn Baptist Church. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Gary M. and Athlyn Roark, Chilhowie; two daughters, Linda Lamoure, Bristol, Tenn., and Judy McCullough, Johnson City, Tenn.; one brother, William Bethel Hall, Chilhowie; two sisters, Helen Robinson and Martha Eller, both of Chilhowie; two grandchildren; three great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, March 6, in Cleghorn Baptist Church with the Rev. Floyd D. Nelson and the Rev. Charles E. Blevins officiating. Burial will be in the Middle Fork Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sparks | Holley | 3 Mar 1999 | Holley Alden Sparks, age 65, died Wednesday, March 3, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Ruby Hamm Sparks; three sons, Marvin Sparks, John Sparks and Fred Sparks, all of Chilhowie; two daughters, Barbara Jones, Chilhowie, and Linda Coughlin, Meadow Bridge, W.Va.; one brother, Kyle Sparks, Oakwood; five grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today, March 6, at 3 p.m. in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Larry Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Bishop-Rush Creek Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Taylor | Annie Holmes | 3 Mar 1999 | Annie Holmes Taylor, age 84, died Wednesday, March 3, 1999 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home in Tazewell. Mrs. Taylor was preceded in death by her husband, James Emory Taylor and was a member of the Tannersville Church of Christ. Survivors include one brother, Graham Holmes of Tannersville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Friday, March 5, at 2 p.m. at the Tannersville Church of Christ in Tannersville with Mr. Gary Lamie officiating. Burial followed at the Holmes Family Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Tannersville Rescue Squad. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Branham | Leo Hayter | 4 Mar 1999 | Leo Hayter Branham, age 71, of Saltville, died Thursday, March 4, 1999 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Branham was a member of Madam Russell United Methodist Church where he was past chairman of the board. He was former owner of Saltville Insurance Agency, was past president and member of the Lions Club and former chairman of S.I.D.A. in Saltville. Mr. Branham was a devoted husband and father and was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Branham. Survivors include his wife, Ellie Branham, Saltville; one son, Michael Branham, Hendersonville, N.C.; one brother, Clyde George Branham, Richmond; three sisters, Vivian Moore, Tazewell, June DeBord, Cleveland, Tenn., and Reba Branham, Salisbury, N.C.; four grandchildren, David Branham, Tracy Branham, Christian Branham and Nicholis Branham; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, March 7, at 4 p.m. at Madam Russell United Methodist Church with the Rev. Scott Robertson-Gouge officiating. Entombment followed at Mount Rose Mausoleum. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Brooks | Howard | 5 Sep 1919 | 5 Mar 1999 | Howard Brooks, age 79, of the Laurel Valley Community of Troutdale, died Friday, March 5, 1999 at Smyth County Community Hospital. He was born Sept. 5, 1919 in Smyth County, the son of Leander and Emily Hayes Brooks. He was a retired park ranger with Hungry Mother State Park for 20 years. Surviving are his wife, Edith Blevins Brooks of the home; two daughters and a son-in-law, Juanita Tolliver, Meadows of Dan, Mildred “Millie” and Charles White, Marion; three sisters and a brother-in-law, Roza Sanders, Marion, Charlotte and Ambers Walls, Troutdale, and Irene Powell, Burlington, N.C.; four grandchildren: Melissa Boatwright, James Tolliver, Richard Tolliver and Steven Tolliver; three great-grandchildren: Jamie Tolliver, Reese Boatwright, and Maranda Tolliver. Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 8, at 11 a.m. in Bethel Baptist Church in Konnarock with the Rev. Jerry Fritz officiating. Interment followed in Laurel Cemetery. Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Mount Rogers Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 47, Whitetop, VA 24292. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Bourne | Amethyst Ann | 5 Mar 1999 | Amethyst Ann Bourne, age 81, died Friday, March 5, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Bourne was a member of the Marion Baptist Church for over 60 years and had retired from Parks-Belk Company. She was preceded in death by her husband, E. Gale Bourne. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Linda Bourne and Bill Schermer, Atkins; one grandson, Richard Bourne Schermer, Wichita, Kansas; two sisters, Virginia Troutman and Nell Wilson, both of Marion; two brothers and four sisters-in-law, J.T. and Nila Wassum of North Wilkesboro, N.C., Maitland and Margie Wassum of Wytheville, Elsie May and June Wassum, both of Marion. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 7, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Entombment followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Donations may be made to Marion Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 784, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Joines | Earl Lee | 5 Mar 1999 | Elder Earl Lee Joines, age 72, of 1360 Pine Swamp Rd. Sparta, N.C., died Friday, March 5, 1999, at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. He is survived by his wife: Mary Walls Joines of the home, two daughters: Patricia McIntosh of Sparta, and Gail Joines of High Point, N.C., three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, March 7, 1999, at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Whitehead-Joines Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post #7034. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Sparta Lions Club, c/o John Woodruff, P.O. Box 151 Sparta, N.C., 28675, or the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034 c/o Harold Blevins, 842 High Point Lane, Independence, VA., 24348. | |
| Peak | Troy Fonzo | 5 Mar 1999 | Troy Fonzo Peak, age 71, of Chilhowie, died Friday, March 5, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was a retired employee of the Norfolk & Western Railroad, a U.S. Navy veteran, an organ donor, and was of the Church of Christ faith. Survivors include his wife, Jean Keesee Peak; one son, Michael Peak, Chilhowie; one daughter, Bonnie Peak, Chilhowie; two brothers, his twin brother Clarence Peak, Seven Mile Ford, and Joe Peak, Chuckey, Tenn.; one half brother, Robert Peak, Floyd; one sister, Mary Tate, Stafford; one half sister, Mildred Blevins, Chilhowie. At Mr. Peak’s request, his body was cremated. Memorial services were conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, March 7, in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Richard Poe officiating. The family asks that flowers be omitted and memorial contributions be made to the Chilhowie Rescue Squad. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Ross | Ralph | 5 Mar 1999 | Ralph Ross, age 77, Troutdale, died Friday, March 5, 1999 at Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, Tenn. Mr. Ross was born June 5, 1921 at Troutdale, the Razor Ridge Community, to John M. Ross and Alice Blackwell Ross. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Ross, of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Naoma and Don Ogletree, Livington, Tenn., and Lena and John Wyatt, Mouth of Wilson; one son and daughter-in-law, Leston and Sue Ross, Troutdale; three sisters and brother-in-law, Hazel Sexton, Marion, Ruth and Allen Sapp, Elk Creek, and Carol Jenkins, Culpeper; one brother and sister-in-law, Gene and Nancy Ross, Saltville; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 7, at 2 p.m. in Friendship Baptist Church in Troutdale with the Rev. Bill Morefield and the Rev. Ralph Surber officiating. Interment followed in Ross Cemetery. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Brooks | Ella Arlene | 27 Oct 1914 | 6 Mar 1999 | Ella Arlene Brooks, age 84, of Frankford, Del., died Saturday, March 6, 1999 in Millsboro Nursing Home, Millsboro, Del. Mrs. Brooks was born Oct. 27, 1914 in Troutdale. She was the widow of Walter Zee Brooks and was a homemaker. She had worked at RMR Corporation, Elkton, Md., had attended Baptist Bible Church, Elkton, Md., and Comer’s Creek Baptist Church in Troutdale. She enjoyed flower gardening. Survivors include two daughters, Dorothy Whisman, Frankford, Del., and Vina Castle, Elkton, Md.; two sons, Charles Brooks, Perryville, Md., and Dale Brooks, Elkton, Md.; one brother, Charlie Wagner, Troutdale; two sisters, Ruth Combs, Elkton, Md., and Ruby Greene, Chilhowie; 13 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; four great-great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, March 8, at 11 a.m. at Hicks Home for Funerals in Elkton, Md., with the Rev. Donald E. Alford of Union United Methodist Church, officiating. Interment was in Gilpin Manor Memorial Park, Elkton, Md. Hicks Home for Funerals in Elkton, Md., was in charge of arrangements. |
| Campbell | Cora Faye | 6 Mar 1999 | Mrs. Cora Faye Campbell, age 91, of Thomasville, N.C., died Saturday morning, March 6, 1999, at the Meadowbrook Manor Nursing Center in Clemmons. She is survived by a son, Roy Campbell of Clemmons, N.C.; two daughters, Edith Campbell of Thomasville, N.C., and Doris Wall of Winston-Salem, NC; a sister, Nan Butner of Winston-Salem; and a brother, Jack Reed of Florida. Ten grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and one great-great-granchild also survive. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, March 8, 1999, at 2:00 p.m. at the New Haven Church of the Brethren. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. | |
| Jones | Mary Jane Lambert “Jerry” | 6 Mar 1999 | Mary Jane (Jerry) Lambert Jones, age 96, of Kingsport, Tenn., died Saturday, March 6, 1999 at Holston Valley Medical Center. A native of Bland County, Mrs. Jones spent most of her life in Marion, moving to Kingsport in July 1972. She moved her membership from the Marion Baptist Church to the First Broad Street United Methodist Church in August 1972. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Jones; two sons, Roy Conley Jones and Wallace Trenton Jones; one daughter, Anna Marie Jones; her mother, Ossie Elizabeth Lambert; her father, James Bane Lambert; one brother, Roy Bane Lambert; and two sisters, Lillian Hoover and Velma Lambert. Surviving are one daughter, Elizabeth J. Gibson, Kingsport, Tenn.; six grandchildren, John William Gibson III, Knoxville, Tenn., Pat Pratt, Atlanta, Ga., Susan McKee, Kingsport, Tenn., David Jones and Rick Jones, both of Greensboro, N.C., and Connie Pitts, Virginia Beach; six great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Monday, March 8, at 2 p.m. at Oak Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Joe-d DowlingSoka officiating. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home in Kingsport, Tenn., was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Pruitt | Jim Buchanan “Buck” | 6 Mar 1999 | Jim Buchanan “Buck” Pruitt, age 65, died Saturday, March 6, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Pruitt was a native of Rich Valley and was retired from Virginia House Furniture with over 20 years of service. He was a member of the Liberty Freewill Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Helen Pruitt; five daughters, Bessie Royston, Newton, N.C,. Nannie Waters, Box Springs, Ga., Julie Shupe, Marion, Alice Buchanan and Julie Buchanan, both of Chilhowie; one son, David Pruitt, Chilhowie; four sisters, Louise Buchanan, Rich Valley, Mary Armstrong, Marion, Pearl Grise, Indiana, and Betty Myers, Fredericksburg; three stepsons, David Olinger, Dewayne Olinger, and Steve Taylor; three brothers, James E. Dan Pruitt and Paul Pruitt, both of Rich Valley, and George W. Pruitt; nine grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 9, at 2 p.m. at Bradley’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Neitch officiating. Interment followed in the Ridgedale Cemetery in Rich Valley. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Pugh | Lewis S. | 6 Mar 1999 | Lewis S. Pugh, age 81, died Saturday, March 6, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Pugh was a native of Mullens, W.Va., and was a veteran of the Medical Corps of the United States Air Force during World War II. He was retired from Brunswick Corporation in Marion. He is survived by his wife, Clara Ruth Overbay Pugh of Marion; two sons, Lewis S. Pugh Jr., Bastian and James M. Pugh of Bristol, Tenn.; two sisters, Madeline Sparks of Gainesville, Fla., and Mildred Hackman of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; one brother, Donald Pugh of Beckley, W.Va.; three grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Monday, March 8, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery where full military rites were conducted by VFW Post 4667. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Shumate | Sarah | 6 Mar 1999 | Sarah Shumate, age 95, died Saturday, March 6, 1999 at her home in Troutdale. Mrs. Shumate was a native of Grayson County and had lived in Smyth County for the past 65 years. She was a member of the St. Matthews Lutheran Church in Konnarock and was the widow of Kenneth F. Shumate. She is survived by five daughters, Ruby Waddell, Lillian Hayes, and Emma Moffett, all of Troutdale, Ruth Epright, of Pottstown, Penn., and Fontella Richardson of Rugby; three sons, J.L. Shumate, Shady Valley, Tenn., Loren Shumate and Lonnie Shumate, both of Troutdale; one sister, Mae Shumate of Troutdale; 22 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; 20 great-great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 8, at 8 p.m. in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Tom Peake, Mr. Jim Sherman and Mr. Will Robertson, ministers, officiating. The committal service and interment was held Tuesday, March 9, at 10 a.m. at Laurel Valley Cemetery in Troutdale. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Abel | Reece Warren | 7 Mar 1999 | Reece Warren Abel, age 71, died Sunday, March 7, 1999 at his home in Chilhowie. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Carol Abel; one daughter, Mrs. Jerry (Wanda Rebecca) Lethcoe of Abingdon; one step-granddaughter, Tosha Lethcoe; a special brother-in-law, Burton Perkins; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted Tuesday, March 9, at 11 a.m. in Roselawn Cemetery with the Rev. Paul Price officiating. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Boyd | Harry V. | 7 Mar 1999 | Harry V. Boyd, age 75, of Abingdon, died Sunday, March 7, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was a native of Washington County and had served with the Civilian Conservation Corps. He was a heavy equipment mechanic and had been employed with Talbert-Marks Construction Company in Clarksville, and Vecellio-Grogan Construction Company in Beckley, W.Va. He was preceded in death by a son, Franklin H. Boyd. Survivors include two sons, Harry L. Boyd of Amman, W.Va., and Steve A. Boyd of Goodview; one daughter, Brenda Lawson of Abingdon; one brother, John Boyd of Saltville; one sister, Cletis Dishman of Glade Spring; one daughter-in- law, Connie J. Boyd of Amman, W.Va.; a son-in-law, Albert Lawson of Abingdon; 13 grandchildren; nine great- grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 9, in Farris Funeral Chapel with interment in Knollkreg Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Glade Spring Volunteer Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 59, Glade Spring, VA 24340. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sayers | Denton Brant | 5 Jun 1939 | 8 Mar 1999 | Denton Brant Sayers, age 59, of Meadows of Dan, formerly of Marion, died Monday, March 8, 1999 in North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, N.C. Mr. Sayers was born June 5, 1939 at Lick Creek, Ky., to John and Anna Abshire Sayers. He was retired from the U.S. Air Force. Surviving are two sons, Wade Sayers, Lemore, Calif., and Mitch Sayers, Columbus, Ohio; one daughter, Dawn Stevens, Pikeville, Ky.; two brothers; four sisters; several nieces and nephews. A private family memorial service will be conducted at a later date. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence is in charge of arrangements. |
| Boardwine | Mary Elizabeth | 8 Mar 1999 | Mary Elizabeth Boardwine, age 88, of Saltville, died Monday, March 8, 1999 at the Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Mrs. Boardwine was the widow of Howard Boardwine and a member of the McCready United Methodist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Betty Shelley of Tallahassee, Fla.; two sisters, Lucille Ratcliff of Saltville, and Elouise Boardwine of Kingsport, Tenn.; five grandchildren: Lisa Underwood of Riverview, Fla., Shannon Webb of Morehead City, N.C., Pam Boardwine of Norton, Patty Boardwine of Nashville, Tenn., and Penny Warsham of Knoxville, Tenn.; six great-grandchildren; a daughter-in-law, Shirley Boardwine of Norton. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, March 11, at 7:30 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert A. Shelley, the Rev. John Sullivan and the Rev. Robert Cook officiating. Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, March 12, in Knollkreg Memorial Park. Donations may be made to the United Methodist Women of the McCready United Methodist Church. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Mabe | Pansy Marie | 8 Mar 1999 | Pansy Marie Mabe, age 77, of Heath, Ohio, died Monday, March 8, 1999. Mrs. Mabe was born in Wilder (Russell County), the daughter of the late Leonard and Ida Ball Skeens. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Lester Mabe. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Ada Ellen and Victor Wilson, Newark, Ohio, an Betty and Ronald Mathis, Heath, Ohio; four sons and daughters-in-law, James and Kay Parrott of Newark, Ohio, Lester Mabe, Leonard and Pauline Parrott, all of Max Meadows, and David Mabe, Cleveland; three stepdaughters, Vadyon Hayes, Chester, Odelene Hale, Norton, Geraldine Strunk, Florida; one stepson, Sonny Mabe, Richmond; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Vivian and Lacy Breeding, Cleveland, Ellen and Donald Parkes, Portsmouth, and Norma and James Harris, Colonial Beach; three brothers, Terry Skeens, Richmond, Cornelius Skeens, Annandale, and Leonard Skeens, Colonial Beach; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Friday, March 12, at 10 a.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel in Wytheville with interment in the Richlands Memorial Gardens. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Box | Fred Cook | 9 Mar 1999 | Fred Cook Box, age 87, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, March 9, 1999. Mr. Box was retired from Peoples Life Insurance Company after 40 years of service and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He is survived by his wife, Mary H. Box; two daughters and sons-in-law, Doris B. and Dan Chrisman of Roanoke, and Evelyn B. and Larry J. Willey of Vienna; three grandchildren: Dan Chrisman Jr. and wife Carolyn, D. Kent Chrisman, all of Roanoke, and Michael Willey and wife Susi Willey of Ashburn; two great-grandchildren, Jefferson and Emily Chrisman; one sister, Leta B. Cummings of Marion; two brothers, Everette H. Box and W. Kennard Box, both of Marion. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 13, at 1 p.m. at Oakey’s North Chapel with the Rev. Joe W. Greene officiating. Interment followed in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Preston Oaks Baptist Church or to your favorite charity. Oakey’s North Chapel in Roanoke was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lindamood | Ralph Eugene | 9 Mar 1999 | 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. | |
| Steele | Melvin E. | 9 Mar 1999 | Melvin E. Steele Sr., age 57, died Tuesday, March 9, 1999 in the Baptist Hospital in Winston- Salem, N.C. Mr. Steele worked at ABB Inc. in Bland. He is survived by his wife, Connie Steele of Wytheville; two sons, Ryan Steele of Wytheville, and Melvin Steele Jr., Florida; two daughters, Stephanie and Kim, both of Washington State; two sisters, Barbara Orrison of St. Augustine, Fla., and Dolores Dempsey of Marion; three brothers, Sam Steele and Richard Steele, both of Vero Beach, Fla., and Tom Steele of Marion; four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 11, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with burial in West Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Thomas | Rhonda Michelle | 9 Mar 1999 | Rhonda Michelle Thomas, age 23, of Chilhowie, died Tuesday, March 9, 1999 at the Medical College of Virginia. She was a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. She is survived by a daughter, Courtney A. Thomas, Chilhowie; her parents, Betty and Roy Thomas Jr., Chilhowie; three sisters, Mrs. Sam “Deena” Barron, Kimberly Lynn Thomas, both of Chilhowie, and Janet L. Thomas, Glade Spring; paternal grandparents, Lucille and Roy C. Thomas Sr., Glade Spring; her fiancée, Daniel W. Eastridge, Saltville; a niece, Stacy Barron; a special friend, Christy Watson Adams. Funeral services will be conducted today, March 13, at 2 p.m. at Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roger Boyer and the Rev. Tommy Tester officiating. Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery. The family requests that memorial donations be made to the Leukemia Society of America, dial 1-800-955-4LSA. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Snavely | Dorothy W. | 10 Mar 1999 | Dorothy W. Snavely, age 82, widow of Boyd A. Snavely, died Wednesday, March 10, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Snavely was a member of the Marion Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia and Richard Owens and Tootsie and Ed Foster, all of Marion; one son, William Johnson of Marion; four sisters, Mary Carson, Clara Kalcynski, Cornelia Webb, all of Lynchburg, and Geneva Carson of Mechanicsville; five grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, March 12, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Dr. William A. Slater and the Rev. Armand Jalbert officiating. Private burial followed in Mount Carmel Cemetery in Marion. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blevins | Ethel Petty Lee | 11 Mar 1999 | Ethel Petty Lee Blevins, age 85, died Thursday, March 11, 1999 in Heritage Hall Nursing Home in King George. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Roy Lee, and her second husband, Theodore Blevins. She is survived by one son, James Roger Lee of Arlington; two sisters, Ruth Irene Blevins of Marion, and Maude Aileen Ross of Mountain City, Tenn.; four grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 14, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Pastor Mark Lundy officiating. Private burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Williams | Thelma Elmira | 11 Mar 1999 | Thelma Elmira Porter Williams, age 51, of Wytheville, died Thursday, March 11, 1999 in the Roanoke Memorial Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Williams was a member of the Full Gospel Bible Mission and was preceded in death by her mother, Edna Shores Porter, and a granddaughter, Thelma Maddison Louise Dawn Tabor. She is survived by her husband, Meredith Hicks Williams, of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Cynthia Annette and Kenneth Tabor Jr., Pulaski; one son, Curtis Allen Williams of Marion; four grandchildren, Nikeole Leigh Williams, Josiah Tanner Williams, Natasha Lynn Williams and Conner Anthony Tabor; her father, Rev. Garland Porter of Wytheville; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Nina and Burton Rose of Austinville, Judy Jones of Fries, and Dale and Floyd Davis of Wytheville; a special friend, Angela Baker. Funeral services will be held today, March 14, at 2 p.m. at the Full Gospel Bible Mission with the Rev. Hal Lewis and the Rev. Eugene Crockett officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Paul Pentecostal Holiness Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service time. The family will receive friends at the Reese Funeral Home from 7 to 9 tonight. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Russell | Jesse Lee | 12 Mar 1999 | Jesse Lee Russell, age 50, died Friday, March 12, 1999 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Russell lived most of his life in Smyth County and served four years in the U.S. Navy. He attended Virginia Highlands Community College and graduated from Wytheville Community College. He received his Registered Nursing Certificate in 1993. He received certification as a licensed substance abuse counselor in 1994. Mr. Russell was a well-known musician having played with several groups throughout the area. He attended the Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Rhonda Poe Russell; two sons, Ryan Barker, Virginia Beach, and Jesse “Poochie” Russell, of the home; one daughter, Peggy McGlothlin, Akron, Ohio; two stepsons, Nicholas Poe, Galax, and Justin Poe, Marion; his father and mother, Wiley Lawrence and Virginia Eva Russell, Marion; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, John C. and Janet Russell, Bethana Russell, all of Marion, and the Rev. Dwayne and Dawn Blevins, Danville; one brother and sister-in-law, Allen and Marie Russell, Marion; two grandchildren, Jeremy and Amanda; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, March 15, at 2 p.m. at the Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment followed in Resurrection Gardens with military honors being rendered by the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Stanley | Jency Mae | 12 Mar 1999 | Jency Mae Spencer Stanley, age 87, formerly of Ashe County, N.C., died Friday, March 12, 1999 in Valley Health Care Center. She was the widow of Thomas G. Stanley. Survivors include a brother, Kyle Spencer of West Grove, Penn.; nine nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, March 14, at 7 p.m. in Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dan Tuell officiating. Burial was in Emory Spencer Family Cemetery in the Hilton Community. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Turner | Trula G. | 12 Mar 1999 | Trula G. Turner, age 77, of Abingdon, died Friday, March 12, 1999 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Mrs. Turner was a native of Dickenson County, had lived in Washington County since 1962, and was of the Baptist faith. She was the widow of George Turner. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Johnny and Mary Hay; and a sister, Phyllis Norris. Survivors include four sisters, Elsie Wright of Ashland, Ky., Ella June Reynolds of Marion, Madeline Rowe of Glade Spring, and Willa Mae Hootman of Wolcottville, Ind.; one brother, R.C. Hay of Abingdon; four nieces and three nephews. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, March 14, at 2 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Larry Smith officiating. Burial was in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Widener | Ralph Dean | 12 Mar 1999 | Ralph Dean Widener, age 64, of Damascus, died Friday, March 12, 1999 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Widener was a native of Washington County and had lived in Pocahontas for 33 years before returning to Damascus in 1991. He retired from American Electric Power Company in 1995, was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War and a member of the American Legion. He was of the Methodist faith. Survivors include his wife, Elwanda “Wanda” Widener; one daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca Ann and Bob Moore Jr. of Damascus; three brothers, Samuel Widener and Jerry Widener, both of Damascus, Paul G. Widener Jr. of Glade Spring; one brother-in-law, Herbert Cook; two sisters-in-law, Eula Widener and Dawn Widener; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, March 14, at 2 p.m. in Wright’s Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Warren Wilson, the Rev. Harry Layell and the Rev. Gary Ritchie officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, 165 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Evans | Lorine Talbert | 13 Mar 1999 | Mrs. Lorine Talbert Evans, age 70, of 80 Clyde St., Sparta, N.C. died Saturday morning, March 13, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She is survived by her husband, Oscar (Doc) Evans of the home, one son and daughter-in-law, David & Linda Evans of Galax, Va., one daughter and son-in-law, Gloria and Monnie Pasley of Sparta, one grandson and spouse, James & Norma Pasley of Jefferson, one granddaughter and spouse, Debbie Lynn & Ronnie Elliott of Jefferson, one great-granddaughter,Christian Lorine Pasley of Sparta, one step great-grandchild, Jennifer Jones of Jefferson, one brother, R.L. (Bob) Talbert of Palm City, Florida, one sister-in-law, Doreen Talbert of Stuart, Florida, several nieces and nephews also survives. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Monday, March 15, 1999, at the Shiloh United Methodist Church, with burial in the Church Cemetery. The body will be placed in the Church 30 minuter prior to funeral services to lie-in-state. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9:00 p.m. Sunday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. In lieu of flowers, the family request that any memorial contributions be made to the Alleghany Chapter of the American Red Cross c/o Cleo Reeves, 176 Collins Road, Sparta, N.C. 28675, the Shiloh United Methodist Church, c/o Lucille Craven, P.O. Box 428, Sparta, N.C. 28675, or to Camp Dogwood, c/o Allen Reinhardt, 58 Walnut Ridge Rd.,Sparta, N.C. 28675. | |
| Moore | Virginia Cress | 13 Mar 1999 | Virginia Cress Moore, age 68, died Saturday, March 13, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Moore was preceded in death by her first husband, Herman W. Cress Sr., and her second husband, Harry T. Moore. She is survived by one daughter, Shirley Marie Hutton of Marion; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Danny Lee Cress, Herman W. Jr. and Pam Cress, and Jerry W. and Anita Cress, all of Marion; her foster mother, Elsie Harmon; two sisters, Clara Frazier of Austinville, and May Huff of Pulaski; five brothers, Bob Hanks of Pulaski, Ray Hanks of Marion, Ebb Manuel, Charles Manuel and Junior Manuel, all of Madison; one foster brother, Kenneth Harmon; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 16, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Herman W. Cress Jr. officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Graham | Jerry Jessie | 14 Mar 1999 | Jerry Jessie Graham, age 51, died Sunday, March 14, 1999 at his home in Atkins. He is survived by his wife, Karen Graham, Chilhowie; one son, Jerry Graham Jr., Atkins; one daughter, Cheri Graham, Chilhowie; three brothers, Johnny Graham, Abingdon, Joe Graham and Jim Graham, both of Glade Spring; two grandsons, Alex Graham and Gregory Dowell; a special friend, Charlotte Osborne. Funeral services will be conducted today, March 17, at 11 a.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Allen Osborne officiating. Burial will follow at the Glade Spring Baptist Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Gullion | Carolyn Sue Buck | 14 Mar 1999 | Carolyn Sue Buck Gullion, age 53, of Rural Retreat, died Sunday, March 14, 1999 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. Mrs. Gullion was a member of the Cedar Bluff Baptist Church in Atkins and was preceded in death by her father, Garland H. (Shorty) Buck; a brother, Garland Eugene Buck; and a grandson, Lewis F. Gullion. She is survived by her husband, Sidney L. Gullion Jr., of the home; one daughter and son-in- law, Machelle and Roy Dunn, Bluefield; one son, Kevin Gullion, Rural Retreat; her mother and grandmother, Margaret M. (Madeline)Buck and Nannie B. Welch, both of Wytheville; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Barbara and Adrian Hilton of Rural Retreat, and Susan and Jim Betz of Wytheville; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Danny and Kathy Buck and Joey and Trina Buck, all of Rural Retreat, and Barry Buck of Wytheville; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, March 17, at 2 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Grady Byrd officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Groseclose. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Kestner | Mary Frances | 14 Mar 1999 | Mary Frances Kestner, age 41, died Sunday, March 14, 1999 at her home in Glade Spring. Ms. Kestner was a lifelong resident of Washington County and attended One Way Ministries in Abingdon. Survivors include one son, Branden Lee Kestner, of the home; one daughter, Sharon Bridgett Kestner Link of Annapolis, N.C.; her father, Samuel G. Kestner Sr., of Glade Spring; four brothers, Ricky Rosenbum of Bristol, Tenn., Henry Kestner and Sam Kestner Jr., both of Damascus, and David Allen Kestner of Bristol; three sisters, Martha Skeen of Morristown, Tenn., Clara Mae Tiller of Meadowview, and Melinda Martinez of Samford, N.C.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, March 17, at 2 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Gary Richie, the Rev. Don Lasley and Elder Bill J. Hamm officiating. Burial will be in Old Glade Presbyterian Cemetery in Glade Spring. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Nash | Edward Storm | 14 Mar 1999 | Edward Storm Nash, age 56, died Sunday, March 14, 1999 at his home in Marion. Mr. Nash was a native of West Virginia and had been living in the Marion area for over 25 years. He worked for T.D. Sexton Welding & Fabricating in Atkins. Survivors include his wife, Betty Sue Nash; two stepdaughters, Donna Chapman, Marion, and Judy Pruitt, Atkins; one stepson, William Howell Jr., Marion; two sisters, Joann Pursley, Akron, Ohio, and Maxine Thomas, Richwood, W.Va.; seven step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, March 17, at 2 p.m. at the Church of God on Matson Drive in Marion with the Rev. Jerry Alley officiating. Interment will follow in the Lowman Valley Church of the Brethren Cemetery. Bradley’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Riggins | Frances Kathleen | 14 Mar 1999 | Frances Kathleen Burcham Riggins, age 66, of Max Meadows, died Sunday, March 14, 1999 in the Edgemont Center in Wytheville. Mrs. Riggins was born in Pulaski County, the daughter of the late Samuel and Lucinda Moles Burcham. She was a member of the Locust Hill United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Melvin Riggins; one son, Robert Riggins; two brothers, Robert and Joseph Burcham; and one sister, Dot Quesenberry. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Martha (Martie) and Steve Daugherty, Rural Retreat, and Linda and Gabe Shinault, Max Meadows; two sons and daughter-in-law, Edd Riggins, and Larry Sr. and Linda Riggins, all of Max Meadows; one sister, Catherine Arnold, Wytheville; three brothers, Samuel Burcham, Abingdon, John G. Burcham, Villa Rica, Ga., and James W. Burcham, Buford, Ga.; a special friend, Debbie Buchanan; 13 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 16, at 3 p.m. at Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel in Wytheville with the Rev. Randy Morris officiating. Interment followed in the Bethany Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Tilson | Walter Vernon | 14 Mar 1999 | Walter Vernon Tilson, age 66, died Sunday, March 14, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Tilson was a native of Smyth County where he had lived most of his life. He was retired from Brunswick with 37 years of service and was a member of the Faith Missionary Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Korean War. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Don and Stanley Tilson. Survivors include his wife, Golda Tilson; one son, Arthur Tilson, Winchester; two daughters, Linda Crockett, Bristol, and Christine Tilson, Marion; three stepsons, Bill Hollandsworth and Frank Hollandsworth, both of Atkins, and John Hollandsworth, Marion; one brother, Bill Tilson, Hampton; three grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Tuesday, March 16, at 2 p.m. at Rosewood Memorial Gardens with Francis Marion VFW Post 4667 rendering military honors. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cassell | Walter E. | 15 Mar 1999 | Walter E. Cassell, age 76, died Monday, March 15, 1999 at his home in Marion. Mr. Cassell was retired from the U.S. Army as a staff sergeant after serving for over 20 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Sam and Pearl Cassell; two sisters; and five brothers. Survivors include several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday, March 18, in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial was in Round Hill Cemetery with military honors rendered by VFW Post No. 4667. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Johnson | Jewel Beck | 15 Mar 1999 | Mrs. Jewel Beck Johnson, age 53 of 2283 Shawtown Rd., Glade Valley, N.C., died Monday morning, March 15, 1999, at her home. She is survived by her husband, Billy Johnson of the home, one daughter, Penny Johnson of Winston-Salem, N.C., one son and daughter-in-law, Scott and Annette Johnson of Yadkinville, N.C., one granddaughter, Ashley Johnson of Yadkinville, N.C., her mother, Bertie Wall Beck of Trinity, N.C., two sisters, Teresa Cannon of High Point, N.C., and Janet Beck of Lexington, N.C., one brother, Randy Beck of Archdale, N.C. Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 17, 1999, at the Grandview Memorial Chapel in Sparta, with burial in the Glade Creek Union Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. Box 1287, Sparta, N.C., 28675. | |
| Keyes | Iris M. | 16 Mar 1999 | Iris M. Keyes, age 72, died March 16, 1999. Mrs. Keyes was a native of Chesapeake and the widow of Donald F. Keyes Sr. Survivors include a daughter, Patricia A. DuBrul of Marion; two sons, Mr. and Mrs. Donald F. Keyes Jr. of Atkins, Mr. and Mrs. Gary A. Keyes of Chesapeake; 17 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and three sisters, Mr. and Mrs. Harold Iman, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Harris, all of Chesapeake, and Rea Phelps of North Carolina. Funeral services were held at Woodlawn Funeral Home by Nathan Iman. Burial was in the Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. | |
| Newman | Charles Robert “Bob” | 16 Mar 1999 | Charles Robert “Bob” Newman, age 67, died Tuesday, March 16, 1999 in Tinley Park, Ill., after a long illness. He was preceded in death by his father, H.H. Newman. Surviving are his wife, Joanne Newman, Tinley Park, Ill.; his mother, Margaret Newman of Kingwood, Texas, formerly of Marion; his sister, Charlotte Ritchie, Kingwood, Texas; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Vicky Newman and Mark and Ellen Newman, all of Tinley Park, Ill.; one daughter and son-in-law, Marianne and Marty Kerns, Tinley Park, Ill.; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral arrangements are being handled in Tinley Park, Ill. | |
| Parks | William Eli | 16 Mar 1999 | William Eli Parks, age 84, of North Tazewell, formerly of Abbs Valley, died Tuesday, March 16, 1999 at St. Luke’s Hospital in Bluefield. Mr. Parks was born in Grayson County, the son of the late George and Alice Cora Reed Parks. He was the founder and former owner of Abbs Valley Electric. He worked as an electrician, retiring from Consolidation Coal Company in Bishop. He was a member of the Boissevain Baptist Church and was preceded in death by his first wife, Ethel Ellen Brown Parks, two daughters, one son and one brother. Survivors include his wife, Edith H. Parks, North Tazewell; five daughters: Mrs. Spike (Pat) May, Wytheville, Mrs. Bill (Shirley) Myers, Sue Williby, Mrs. Roger (Vicki) Ham and Mrs. James (Dot) Patton Jr., all of Bluefield (Abbs Valley); six sons: Bill and Carol Parks, Bedford, Cecil and Sandra Parks of Salem, Robert and Barbara Parks of Hardwick, Ga., Jack and Sheila Parks of Tazewell, Rick Parks of Bluefield, and William Don Parks of Granite Falls, N.C.; four brothers, Tom, Roy and Roby Parks, all of Atkins, and Cleve Parks of New Freedom, Penn.; one sister, Ruby Gochenour of Alexandria; 34 grandchildren; 48 great-grandchildren; three great- great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 18, at 2 p.m. at the Boissevain Baptist Church with the Rev. Danny Shortridge and the Rev. J.C. Steele officiating. Burial followed at the Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield. Rodriguez Funeral Home in Pocahontas was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Stephens | Robert Lawrence | 16 Mar 1999 | Robert Lawrence Stephens, age 73, of St. Pete Beach, Fla., died Tuesday, March 16, 1999. Mr. Stephens was born in Washington D.C., and moved to Florida from Bucks County, Penn., in 1987. He was Regional Manager for General Motors in New York City. He was the co-author of the slide chart, “101 Civil War Battles,” and owner of Slide-A-Fact Corporation and an owner of the Jollivue Acres Mobile Home Park in Smyth County. He served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. He also served on the Board of Directors of Sunset Chateau Condominium in Treasure Island. He attended Springfield College in Springfield, Mass. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Evelyn Boyd Stephens, St. Pete Beach, Fla.; one son, Robert L. Stephens Jr., Grapevine, Texas; one daughter, Deborah S. Cunningham, Mansfield, Ohio; two grandsons, Robert L. Stephens III and Ryan M. Stephens; two sisters, Elle Lewis, West Chester, Penn., and Patricia Fair, Naples, Fla. A memorial service will be held today, March 20, at 11:30 a.m. in the Goodwin Chapel at Pasadena Community Church in St. Pete Beach. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Pasadena Community Church, 112 70th St. S., St. Petersburg, Fla. 33707. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Blevins | Garland L. | 17 Mar 1999 | Garland L. Blevins, age 72, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, March 17, 1999 in Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center in Kingsport. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II serving in the Pacific Islands and was a member of Frances Marion VFW Post No. 4667. Mr. Blevins was a former member of Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church where he served as Sunday School superintendent, Sunday School teacher and deacon. Most recently, he was a Sunday School teacher, deacon and member of Chilhowie Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mary M. Blevins; one daughter and son-in-law, Joyce B. and Gary Johnson of Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Paul D. and Joan T. Blevins, Chilhowie; his mother, Effie B. Blevins of Chilhowie; one brother, D.I. Blevins of Chilhowie; two sisters, Lois B. Testerman of Chilhowie, and Juanita B. Bray of Orlando, Fla.; one granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Amanda J. and Spc. Michael Atkins of Fort Knox, Ky.; a grandson, Trevor A. Blevins of Chilhowie; several sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, March 20, at 2 p.m. in Chilhowie Baptist Church with the Rev. Chuck Herrell and the Rev. Charles Blevins officiating. Burial will be in Cleghorn Cemetery. Military graveside honors will be conducted by Frances Marion VFW Post No. 4667. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Davis | Beulah Whitaker | 17 Mar 1999 | Beulah Whitaker Davis, age 76, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, March 17, 1999 at the Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. She was a member of Grosses Creek Baptist Church and was preceded in death by a son, Ralph Bowman. She is survived by a daughter, Peggy Davis of Saltillo, Miss.; two sons, Luther Davis Jr. and Jim Davis, both of Chilhowie; two sisters, Eula Doyle, Chilhowie, and Lula McNew, Bristol; four grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday, March 19, at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Davis Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Howe | Jean Delp | 17 Mar 1999 | Jean Delp Howe, age 82, of Crockett, died Wednesday, March 17, 1999 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. Mrs. Howe was born in Grayson County, the daughter of the late Peter M. and Gertrude Hurt Delp. She was a member of the Kings Grove United Methodist Church in Crockett and was preceded in death by her husband, Cloyd Wilson “Peanut” Howe. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Michael Tarter of Crockett; two granddaughters, Jenny Tarter and Tanya Tarter, both of Crockett; one brother, Omer Delp, Castlewood; three sisters-in-law, Frances Delp, Crockett, Wanda Delp, Galax, and Agnes Scott, Cocoa Beach, Fla.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, March 20, at the Kings Grove United Methodist Church with the Rev. Rance Edwards, the Rev. Michael Hoyle, and Pastor Joe Shumate officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service time. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to the Rural Retreat Emergency Services or to the Kings Grove United Methodist Church. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Mitchell | David Willis | 17 Mar 1999 | David Willis Mitchell, age 73, of Abingdon, died Wednesday, March 17, 1999. Mr. Mitchell was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a Pastor at the Church of Jesus. Survivors include his wife, Hattie Mitchell; five sons: Daniel Mitchell of Abingdon; Job Mitchell of the home; Samuel Mitchell and Paul Mitchell, both of Saltville; and Joel Mitchell of Manchester, Ky.; four daughters: Reba Sutphin of Bassett, Ruth Stallard and Rachel Johnson, both of Abingdon, and Rebekah “Beck” Mitchell of Saltville; two brothers, John Mitchell of Stuart, and J.D. Mitchell of Saltville; two sisters, Martha Mitchell of Saltville, and Elizabeth Drehmer of Axton; 15 grandchildren; three step- grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, March 20, at 2 p.m. in the Church of Jesus with Jeff Johnson and Clarence Love officiating. The committal service will be in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Reedy | Faye | 17 Aug 1899 | 18 Mar 1999 | Faye Plummer Reedy, age 99, of Troutdale, died Thursday, March 18, 1999 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. She was born Aug 17, 1899 in Rugby, the daughter of Alonzo Plummer and Emma Warren Plummer. She was the widow of Willie Reedy. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Winnie and Eddie Hart, Alvin, Texas; three sons and daughters-in- law, Mack and Ella Mae Reedy, Howard Reedy, all of Troutdale, and Kyle and Mary Reedy, Chilhowie; one stepson-in-law, Woody Hall, Clifton; three grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 20, at 11 a.m. in Troutdale Baptist Church with the Rev. Ken Riggins, the Rev. Rex Hall, the Rev. George Russell and the Rev. Darrell Lambert officiating. Interment was in Corinth Cemetery in Rugby. Memorial contributions may be made to Troutdale Baptist Church, c/o Edward Richardson, Treasurer, General Delivery, Troutdale, VA 24378, to the Troutdale Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 160, Troutdale, VA 24378 or to the Rugby Rescue Squad, 1845 Rugby Road, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Blankenbeckler | Stella M. | 18 Mar 1999 | Stella M. Blankenbeckler, age 91, widow of Clarence Blankenbeckler, died Thursday, March 18, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She is survived by two sons, Wade Blankenbeckler and James Blankenbeckler, both of Rural Retreat; two sisters, Elsie King of Seven Mile Ford, and Ethel Burkett of Groseclose; two granddaughters, Patricia Smith and Lisa Blankenbeckler, both of Rural Retreat; one great-granddaughter, Natasha Webb of Rural Retreat; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, March 20, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Thomas Bunting officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Groseclose. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Farmer | Stella S. | 18 Mar 1999 | Stella S. Farmer, age 73, died Thursday, March 18, 1999 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Farmer was retired from Harwood. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Louis Goodbrod of Marion; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Ada Tilson of Marion, and Zuria and David Austin of Austin, Texas; two brothers, Robert Farmer and Jack Farmer, both of Marion; three grandchildren, Elena Jones, Robert Jones and Morgan Jones; several nieces, nephews and many special friends. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 21, at 2 pm. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Herman Cress officiating. Burial followed in Haw Orchard Cemetery in Grayson County. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Keyser | Paul Spradlin “Trey”, III | 18 Mar 1999 | Paul Spradlin “Trey” Keyser III, age 35, died Thursday, March 18, 1999 in Johnson City, Tenn. Mr. Keyser was a native of Richmond and lived in Marion and Charlottesville prior to locating to the Johnson City area two years ago. He was a former manager of Southern States Coop in Marion. He was employed as an agent of Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Company and was a member of Central Baptist Church in Johnson City. Mr. Keyser was an avid fly fisherman, grouse hunter and a member of both Trout Unlimited and the Ruffed Grouse Society. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club, the 1998 graduating class of the Johnson City-Jonesborough-Washington County Chamber of Commerce Leadership 2015 Program, of Bristol Leadership Tomorrow, and served as a volunteer with the March of Dimes. Survivors include his wife, Angela Sykes Keyser; one son, James Tanner Keyser of the home; one daughter, Halle Elizabeth Keyser of the home; two brothers, Tabb Keyser of Garner, N.C., and Travis Keyser of Richmond; one sister, Amy Keyser of San Francisco, Calif.; his grandmother, Rose Keyser of Lanexa; two half-brothers, Jeremy and Justin Keyser of Vinton; two stepsisters, Amy Davis of Atlanta, Ga., and Caroline Davis of Charlottesville; three stepbrothers, Will Davis of Blacksburg, and Robbie and Tommy Johnson of Richmond. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, March 20, in Central Baptist Church with Dr. Ronald Murray officiating. Graveside services were conducted at 4:30 p.m. in the Powell Valley Memorial Gardens in Norton. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to the education fund established for Mr. Keyser’s children. Please mail donations to the Education Fund, P.O. Box 3514, Johnson City, Tenn. 37602. Morris-Baker Funeral Home of Johnson City, Tenn., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Trail | Bertha L. | 18 Mar 1999 | Bertha L. Trail, age 79, died Thursday, March 18, 1999 at her home in Marion. Mrs. Trail was a native of Smyth County and was employed with Harwood for several years. Survivors include her husband, Harry Trail; one brother, Joe Havens of Wilmington, Del.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, March 21, at 2 p.m. in Bradley’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment will be in Roselawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight in the Funeral Home. Bradley’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Deel | Jackie Lee | 19 Mar 1999 | Jackie Lee Deel, age 57, of Sugar Grove, died Friday, March 19, 1999 in Fawn Grove, Penn. He is survived by his wife, Bertha Deel of Sugar Grove; three sons and daughters-in-law, Steven and Jackie Deel of Fredericksburg, Greg and Angela Deel of Sugar Grove, and David and Missy Deel of Marion; four sisters, Shelby Blankenship of Grundy, Fayetta Phillips of Hurley, Carol Jean Mullins of Cedar Bluff, and Shelia Sue Long of Manassas; three brothers, Raymond Deel of Hurley, Roger Deel of Oklahoma, and James S. Deel of Vansant; five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, March 22, at 10 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Brother David Farmer and Brother Kenny Hall officiating. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. at Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Doss | Edith Fay | 19 Mar 1999 | Edith Fay Doss, age 75, of Chilhowie, died Friday, March 19, 1999 at Smyth County Community Hospital. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Doss was preceded in death by her husband, James William Doss and one son, Donald L. Doss. She is survived by one granddaughter, Tammy Lynn Doss, Edinsburg; three grandsons, Donald L. Doss Jr., and Robert W. Doss, both of Severn, Md., and Ronald W. Doss of Jessup, Md.; one granddaughter-in-law, Paula Doss, Jessup, Md.; two great-grandchildren, Brianna and Taylor Doss; six sisters: Mary Blevins, Ethel Sheets, and Shirley Blevins, all of Chilhowie, Marie Pennington, Bel Air, Md., Delcie Pennington, Atkins, and Juanita Williams, Marion; two brothers, Robert Lewis Combs, Chilhowie, and Cecil Dean Combs, Baltimore, Md.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 22, at 11 a.m. at the Grosses Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in the Grosses Creek Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Goff | Clarence | 19 Mar 1999 | Clarence Goff, age 69, died Friday, March 19, 1999 in Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, Tenn. He was preceded in death by his parents, Jennings and Annie Goff; a brother, Sam Goff; and a grandson, Michael Woodward. Survivors include his wife, Edith Smith Goff; three sons, Junior Goff and Bobby Goff, both of Saltville, and Lloyd Goff of Chilhowie; three daughters, Carol Woodward of Saltville, Lois Miller of Adwolfe, and Donna Goff of Chilhowie; two brothers, Buddy Goff of Kimper, Ky., and Robert Goff of Glade Spring; one sister, Mary E. Blevins of Wilmington, Del.; 12 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, March 22, in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Benny Frye and the Rev. Lee Allison officiating. Burial was in Smith Family Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Testerman | Millie R. | 19 Mar 1999 | Millie R. Testerman, age 102, widow of Walter J. Testerman, died Friday, March 19, 1999 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. She is survived by two daughters, Lucille Knebels and Kathleen Cyrway, both of Philadelphia, Penn.; two sisters, Mary Wagner of High Point, N.C., and Grace Roark of Mountain City, Tenn.; a host of grandchildren, great- grandchildren, and several great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, March 22, at 11 a.m. at Whitetop Baptist Church with the Rev. T.A. Pennington officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Vickers | Frank | 17 Jan 1918 | 20 Mar 1999 | Frank Vickers, age 81, died Saturday, March 20, 1999 at his home on Claytor Lake in Draper following a long illness. Mr. Vickers was born Jan 17, 1918 in Lockport, N.Y., the first son of Greek immigrants, the late Steve and Mary Rapanakis Vickers. He attended schools in Gary, W.Va., and furthered his education through the University of Maryland. He was also a graduate of the Lewis Hotel Training School in Washington D.C. Upon enlisting in the U.S. Army in 1936, he received special training in a wide variety of special courses enabling him to have a diverse background in management. He retired with distinction and honors as Chief Warrant Officer in 1966 after a 30-year career with the U.S. Army serving in Panama, Thule, Greenland, Hawaii, Japan, Italy and ending with his last assignment as advisor to the West Virginia National Guard in Charleston, W.Va. In 1966, he was named manager of Heart O’ Town Motor Inn (now the Charleston House) and later became managing director at both these and at the Weirton, W.Va., Heart O’ Town Motor Inn as well. He was invited to manage the Charleston law firm of Preiser and Wilson and stayed with them for eight years. Mr. Vickers and his family were former residents of Charleston, W.Va., prior to moving to Bluefield in 1969. Upon moving to Bluefield, he was invited to become executive director of Fincastle Country Club after having been a member for many years. He has been a member of the American Academy of Legal Assistants and belonged to several civic, social and professional associations including the Honorable Order of Kentucky Colonels, Knights of Columbus, Lions Clubs, The Retired Officers Association, both in Charleston, W.Va., and Roanoke, and a member of AARP. Formerly a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bluefield, W.Va., he was a member of St. Edwards Catholic Church in Pulaski. Mr. Vickers was preceded in death by a brother, Sam Vickers; and a grandson, Jason Rooker. Survivors include his wife of 56 years, Mary (Angelelli) Vickers of Draper; a brother, Mike Vickers of Cleveland, Ohio; three daughters and sons-in-law, Mary Frances and Daniel Gregory Rooker of Radford, Valerie Ann and Curtis Randal Hostetler of Glen Allen, and Shirley Katherine and Steven Patrick Conley of Midlothian; seven grandchildren and two step-grandchildren. A prayer service was held Tuesday, March 23, at 8 p.m. at the Stevens Funeral Home in Pulaski. The mass of resurrection will be celebrated today, March 24, at 11 a.m. from the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Bluefield, W.Va., with Father Patsy Iaquinta officiating. Entombment will follow at the Woodlawn Cemetery Mausoleum, Bluewell, W.Va., with Bluefield VFW Post 9696 and American Legion Post 14 Pocahontas conducting the military graveside rites. The family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until service time today at the church. In lieu of flowers the family wishes that memorials be made to the Jason Foundation (to help people with brain injuries and their families) at P.O. Box 430, Radford, VA 24141. Stevens Funeral Home Inc. in Pulaski is in charge of arrangements. |
| Burnett | Michael Clifton | 20 Mar 1999 | Michael Clifton Burnett, age 54, of Wytheville, died Saturday, March 20, 1999 in a Marion hospital. He is survived by his mother, Velma Burnett Fredrick, Wytheville; two brothers, Gary Lee Burnett, Orlando, Fla., and John Burnett, Wytheville; two sisters, Judy King, Rural Retreat, and Patsy Akers, Dublin. A memorial service was held Tuesday, March 23, at 11 a.m. at the Gillman Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Original Church of God, Spring St., Wytheville. Gillman Funeral Chapel in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Prater | Evelyn | 20 Mar 1999 | Evelyn Prater, age 88, of Saltville, died Saturday, March 20, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a member of the Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church in Saltville. Survivors include four sisters, Willie Ward and Maxie Frye, both of Saltville, Exie Nutter of Glade Spring, and Lula Wilson of Pearisburg; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, March 22, at Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Kyle French officiating. Burial followed in Elizabeth Cemetery. Donations may be made to the Macedonia Freewill Baptist Church. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home of Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Riddle | Peggy Jane | 20 Mar 1999 | Peggy Jane Crabtree Riddle, age 65, of Wytheville, died Saturday, March 20, 1999 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was a native of Bland County and a member of the Sharon Lutheran Church. She was retired from Eli Lilly in Roanoke and was most currently serving as pianist for the Lebanon Lutheran Church in Wytheville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Paul and Nancy Gibson Crabtree of Ceres. Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Roddy R. and Anna B. Crabtree of Marion; several cousins. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, March 23, at 2 p.m. in Newberry Funeral Chapel with interment in the Sharon Cemetery in Ceres. Newberry Funeral Home in Bland was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Spears | Norma | 20 Mar 1999 | Mrs. Norma Glasco Spears, Age 69, of 12907 Hwy. 18 North, Ennice, N.C.., died Saturday evening, March 20, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta., N.C., She is survived her husband, Homer Spears, of the home, three sons and daughters-in-law, Don & Barbara Spears of Ennice, Gary and Judy Spears of Merritt Island, Fla., Dale and Donna Spears of Ennice, one brother, Bob Glasco of Ennice, five sisters, Virginia Harless, Marie Glasco, Loyce Tompkins and Joyce Higgins,all of Ennice, and Nellie Starnes of Hiddenite, N.C., five grandchildren also survives. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m.Tuesday, March 23, 1999 at the Savannah United Methodist Church with burial in the Edmonds Community Cemetery. The body will be taken to the Church Monday evening where the family will receive friends from 7:00p.m. to 9:00p.m.. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Savannah United Methodist Church, or to the American Cancer Society.Grandview Memorial is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Allison | “Matt” | 21 Mar 1999 | “Matt” Allison, age 81, of Bristol, died Sunday, March 21, 1999 in the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center at Mountain Home. Mr. Allison was a native of Saltville and had lived in the Bristol area for the past 41 years. He was a retired employee of TVA and attended Shiloh Freewill Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II where he had received numerous decorations and citations, World War II Victory Medal, American Theater Ribbon, European African Middle Eastern Theater Ribbon and the Good Conduct Medal. He was also a life member of the DAV Chapter 40. Survivors include his wife, Betty Blaylock Allison; one son, Jeff Allison, Bristol; three sisters, Nancy Ledbetter, Sally Cardwell and Kansas Marshall, all of Saltville; one brother, Jim Allison; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, March 23, at 8 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Walter Statzer and the Rev. Paul Broyles officiating. Graveside services will be conducted today, March 24, at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery. Military rites will be performed by the DAV Chapter 40. Weaver Funeral Home in Bristol is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Carter | Glenna Bell | 21 Mar 1999 | Glenna Bell Carter, age 83, died Sunday, March 21, 1999 at the Columbia Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville, Fla. Mrs. Carter was a member of the New Quarry Church of God. She was preceded in death by her son, Robert D. Carter, and a grandson, Robert W. Carter. Survivors include one son, William D. Carter, Jacksonville, Fla.; one daughter-in-law, Agnes Carter, Sterling, Ill.; one sister, Virginia Fisher, Rock Falls, Ill.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, March 25, at 11 a.m. at D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Neace officiating. Burial will follow at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the funeral home. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Proffitt | Mary C. | 21 Mar 1999 | Mary C. Proffitt, age 85, died Sunday, March 21, 1999 at her home in Greencove. She was a lifelong resident of Greencove and was the widow of Vonnie Proffitt. She was a member of the Damascus and Greencove Senior Citizens and a member of the Greencove Baptist Church. Survivors include four daughters, Shelby Blevins, Abingdon, Linda Proffitt Weaver, of the home, Wanda Blevins of Marion, and Cynthia Joy Taylor of Mouth of Wilson; seven sons: Charles Proffitt of Whitetop, Bill Proffitt, Tracy Proffitt and Roger Proffitt, all of Greencove, Gene Proffitt of Luray, George Proffitt of Manassas, and Herbert Proffitt of Abingdon; one sister, Eva Rash of Hawthorne, Fla.; one brother, Ray Barker of Falls Church; 32 grandchildren; 41 great-grandchildren; two great-great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; a special friend, Mary Ellen Walls. Funeral services will be conducted today, March 24, at 2 p.m. in Greencove Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles E. “Jody” Blevins officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be sent to the Greencove Baptist Church. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Ross | Nell C. | 21 Mar 1999 | Nell C. Ross, age 89, of Sugar Grove, died Sunday, March 21, 1999 in a Wytheville nursing home. Mrs. Ross was the widow of Garland Ray Ross and was preceded in death by two brothers, R.B. Crigger and Jess Crigger. She was a retired teacher from the Grayson and Smyth County School Systems. She was a member of the Wharf Hill United Methodist Church and was active in civic affairs in the Sugar Grove community. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Omar and Brenda Ross of Christiansburg; one granddaughter and her husband, D. Lynn Ross and Charles Straub; one great-granddaughter, Maggie Ross Straub, all of Christiansburg; two sisters, Christine Reed of Port Huron, Mich., and Mary Jo Gouge of Phoenix, Ariz.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 23, in the Wharf Hill United Methodist Church with the Rev. Kenneth C. Conner officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorial donations be made to the Wharf Hill United Methodist Church or the Sugar Grove Fire and Rescue Squads. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Salmons | Stella Mae | 21 Mar 1999 | Stella Mae Salmons, age 92, widow of Daniel A. Salmons, died Sunday, March 21, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She is survived by one son, Eugene Salmons of Marion; three sisters, Lillian Perkins of Norfolk, Alberta Cline and Evelyn Wolfe, both of Marion; one brother, Walter J. Hutton of Marion; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 23, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Alley officiating. Burial followed in Pugh Road Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Counts | Alfred Herbert | 22 Mar 1999 | Alfred Herbert Counts, age 71, died Monday, March 22, 1999 in the Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tenn. He was preceded in death by a son, Douglas Counts. Survivors include his wife, Kathleen Peak Counts; one daughter, Mrs. Mitchell “Pam” Blevins, Marion; two granddaughters, Natalie Widener and Sallee Blevins, both of Marion; one great- granddaughter, Kaitlyn Widener; one brother, Adrian Counts, Chilhowie; two sisters, Helen Sturgill and Blanche Glasco, both of Marion; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, March 24, at 2 p.m. at the Cleghorn Baptist Church with the Rev. Floyd Nelson and the Rev. Charles Blevins officiating. Burial will follow in Middle Fork Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Goble | Charles Jackson | 22 Mar 1999 | Charles Jackson Goble Jr., age 93, died Monday, March 22, 1999 at Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Goble was the second born of the 13 children of the late Charles and Anna Goble. He was a member of the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667 and a lifelong member of the Mount Pleasant United Methodist Church. He is survived by two sisters, Patricia Kane of Hampton, and Anne Broady of Pasco, Wash.; two brothers, David Goble of Hampton, and Henry Goble of Marion; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 25, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. George Mowery and the Rev. Carol Ferguson officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery in Marion where full military rites will be conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Jones | Gladys Gay | 22 Mar 1999 | Gladys Gay Harrington Jones, age 71, died Monday, March 22, 1999 in Harford Memorial Hospital in Havre de Grace, Md. She is survived by two daughters, Sharon E. Cullum of Aberdeen, Md., and Kimberly A. Von Wahlde of Perryville, Md.; three sisters, Enola Harrington of Bel Air, Md., Eula Lampkins, Marion, and Edith Harrington of Sugar Grove; one brother, Donald Harrington of Sugar Grove; three grandchildren, Donald Hopps, Isaiah Von Wahlde and Lillian Von Wahlde; two great-grandchildren, Allisa and Jason Hopps. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 25, at Mitchell-Smith Funeral Home with the Rev. Ron Smith officiating. Burial followed in Harford Memorial Gardens in Havre de Grace, Md. Mitchell-Smith Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Barker | Herbert Clay | 23 Mar 1999 | Herbert Clay Barker, age 73, of Princeton, W.Va., died Tuesday, March 23, 1999 at his home. Mr. Barker was a native of Smyth County and had worked for Norfolk & Western Railroad. Survivors include Edna Ann Kimberling Barker; one daughter, Peggy Barker, Princeton, W.Va.; one son, Barry Barker, Goshen; three sisters, Cerita Bohon, Chesapeake, Juanita Roop, Wilmington, Del., and Reba Dunford; one brother and sister-in-law, Raymond and Rachael Barker, Marion; five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, March 26, at 11 a.m. at Seaver Funeral Service in Princeton, W.Va. Entombment followed in Roselawn Burial Park in Princeton, W.Va. Seaver Funeral Service in Princeton, W.Va., was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Bradley’s Funeral Home. | |
| Key | William Franks | 23 Mar 1999 | William Frank Key, age 81, of Damascus, died Tuesday, March 23, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was a native of Greene County, Tenn., and lived in Damascus since 1951. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sharon Denise Key; two brothers and a sister. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of VFW Post No. 9830, American Legion and Highpoint Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Sylvia M. Key; one daughter, Tammy L. Key of Bristol, Tenn.; three sons, Howard F. Key, Timothy S. Key and Jeffrey A. “Tony” Key, all of Damascus; one sister, Eliza Owens of Oakridge, Tenn.; five grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; one step-great-grandson; several nieces and nephews; a special friend, Wanda Matney; one sister-in-law, Pearl Winters; a daughter-in-law, Mary Key. Funeral services will be conducted today, March 27, at 2 p.m. in Highpoint Baptist Church with the Rev. David Critcher and the Rev. Mahlon Wyatt officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Memorial Park with military graveside services conducted by Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post No. 6975. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be sent to Highpoint Baptist Church. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Plummer | Kenneth J. | 23 Mar 1999 | Kenneth J. Plummer, age 67, died Tuesday, March 23, 1999 at Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Plummer was a Charter Member of the Atkins Fire Department. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Lesia Martindale. He is survived by his wife, Anna Lee Norman Plummer of Atkins; one son, Reggie Plummer of Atkins; four sisters, Dorothy Gillespie of Marion, Peggy Atkins and Janie Henderlite, both of Atkins, and Carol Blackwell of Staunton; one son-in-law, Jim Martindale, Roanoke; two grandchildren, Misti Martindale and Brett Martindale; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, March 26, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. William T. Wing III officiating. Burial followed in Nicks Creek Community Cemetery, Atkins. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Atkins Fire Department, P.O. Box 381, Atkins, VA 24311. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Williams | Ellis George | 23 Mar 1999 | Ellis George Williams, age 83, died Tuesday, March 23, 1999 at his home in Wytheville. Mr. Williams was born in Wythe County, the son of the late Robert G. and Ida Corvin Williams. He was a lifelong farmer and orchardist. He was a member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church, a member of the Rural Retreat Lions Club for over 35 years, a member of the Virginia Horticulture Society, and the Virginia State Apple Association. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Catron Williams; two daughters and sons-in-law, Martha W. and Thomas Hedrick, Roanoke, and Elizabeth and Wayne Perkins, Wytheville; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert G. and Kathy S. Williams, Wytheville, and Charles C. and Kimberly L. Williams, Goodlettsville, Tenn.; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one sister, Marie W. Bailey, Crockett; one niece, Reba L. Willard, Rural Retreat; one nephew, Harold Leedy, Crockett; his stepmother, Perdita Musser Williams, Rural Retreat. Funeral services were held Friday, March 26, at 11 a.m. at the St. Paul Lutheran Church with Pastor Joe Shumate officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the St. Paul Lutheran Church Endowment Fund or to the American Cancer Society. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cornett | Verna L. | 1 Sep 1896 | 24 Mar 1999 | Verna L. Cornett, age 102, of Flatridge, died Wednesday, March 24, 1999 in the Waddell Nursing Home in Galax. She was born Sept. 1, 1896 at Flatridge, the daughter of Bob and Ellen Ross Cornett. Surviving are two nieces, Edna Ross, Flatridge, and Ennis Fisher, Chilhowie; special family members: Eva Anderson, Larry and Linda Anderson, Jeff Anderson, all of Flatridge, Janice and Rick Routon, Blue Ridge, and Lois and Earl Spencer, Honey Brook, Penn.; several great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be held today, March 27, at 2 p.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ted Bonham officiating. Interment will be in Baptist Union Cemetery in Flatridge. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence is in charge of arrangements. |
| Billings | Samuel Ray | 24 Mar 1999 | Mr. Samuel Ray Billings, age 71, of 26 Clyde St., Sparta, N.C., died Wednesday morning, March 24, 1999, at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C.,.He is survived by his wife, Eva Brown Billings of the home, two sons and a daughter-in-law, Kenny & Donna Billings of Sparta, Danny Billings of Winston-Salem, N.C., one daughter and son-in-law; Patricia and Bob Christian of Fancy Gap, Va., one brother, Tyre William Billings of Sparta. Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon, March 26, 1999, at 2:00p.m. at the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church with burial in the Church Cemetery. The body will be placed in the Church 30 minutes prior to funeral services to lie-in-state. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Gideons, c/o Roy Fender, 270 Little River Dr., Sparta, N.C., or to Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. box 1287, Sparta, N.C., 28675 | |
| Brinegar | Clyde Mary Smithers | 24 Mar 1999 | Mrs. Clyde Mary Smithers Brinegar, age 72, of 159 Riley St., Sparta, N.C., died Wednesday morning, March 24, 1999, at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C., she is survived by five daughters and sons-in-law; Mary and Bobby Evans, of Sparta, N.C., Martha and Phillip Madrid of Ennice, N.C.,Christine and Patrick Griggs of Enterprise, Alabama, Charlotte and William Alford of Sparta, N.C., and Ellen and James Byrd of Morganton, N.C; four sons and daughters-in-law; Eld. Charles and Opal Brinegar, David and Vickie Brinegar, Chris and Michelle Brinegar and John Brinegar, all of Sparta, N.C., two sisters, Leila Hodge of Morganton, N.C., and Doris Edwards of Spidell, N.C., one brother, Richard Smithers of Sparta, N.C., sixteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren also survives. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, March 26, 1999, at 11:00 a.m. at the Landmark Union Baptist Church, with burial in the Church Cemetery, the body will be placed in the Church 30 minutes prior to the funeral services to lie-in-state. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9:00p.m. Thursday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Landmark Union Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o Charles Brinegar, 64 Brinegar Ln., Sparta, N.C.,28675. | |
| Kinder | Gene Edward | 24 Mar 1999 | Gene Edward Kinder, age 84, of Rural Retreat, died Wednesday, March 24, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Kinder was born in Wythe County, the son of the late James F. and Laura Jane Atkins Kinder. He had worked for the N&W Railway and the Mason & Dixon Trucking Co. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Felty Kinder. He is survived by five nieces, Hazel Jackson, Plano, Texas, Betty Pickle, Shirley Eversole and Jane Vaught, all of Rural Retreat, Patsy Watlington, Yanceyville, N.C.; one nephew, Jimmy Kinder, Danville; several great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, March 27, 1 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home with Pastor Ed Schaack officiating. Interment will follow in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Volunteer Emergency Services. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Whitehead | Roy Dale | 24 Mar 1999 | Roy Dale Whitehead, age 68, died Wednesday, March 24, 1999 at his home in Bluefield, W.Va. Mr. Whitehead was a native of Tannersville. He was a retired employee of Coppinger Machinery (EIMCO) and an Army veteran of the Korean War. He was an avid bowler and bowled in the EIMCO Bowling League. He was of the Protestant faith and was preceded in death by his father, Joseph Madison Whitehead. Survivors include his wife, Dorothy Hubble Whitehead; two sons, James C. Hubble of Bassett, and Roy D. Whitehead Jr. of Wytheville; his mother, Kate Osborne Whitehead; four brothers, Leo Whitehead, Richmond, Robert “Buddy” Whitehead, G.C. Whitehead and Ralph Whitehead, all of Saltville; six sisters, Ethel Heath, Jean Cardwell and Carol Clear, all of Saltville, Della Mae Wilson of Chilhowie, Dorthy Vance of Jewel Ridge, and Faye Banks of Richmond; four grandchildren; one great-grandchild; a special niece, Dorothy Bistyga of Pelham, N.C.; several other nieces and nephews; two daughters-in-law, Scarlett Hubble of Bassett and Shelia Whitehead of Wytheville. Funeral services will be conducted today, March 27, at 2 p.m. in Mercer Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Danny Gunoe officiating. Burial will be in Grandview Memory Gardens Cemetery in Bluefield. Mercer Funeral Home of Bluefield, W.Va., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hancock | Flora Hubble | 25 Mar 1999 | Flora Hubble Hancock, age 90, of Nebo, died Thursday, March 25, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Hancock was a native of Smyth County and was a member of the Zion Methodist Church in Nebo. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Curtis Hancock and two sons, Graham and Carroll Hancock. Survivors include two sons, Pat Hancock, Marion, and Jim Hancock, Dublin; one daughter, Judith Hancock, Marion; 18 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; one great-great- grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 28, at 2 p.m. in the Zion Methodist Church in Nebo with interment to follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the Funeral Home. Bradley’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Holmes | Newman Newberry | 25 Mar 1999 | Newman Newberry Holmes, age 75, of Broadford, died Thursday, March 25, 1999 at the Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Mr. Holmes was preceded in death by his wife, Minnie Louise Holmes. He was a member of the Broadford Church of God. Survivors include one son, James N. (Jim) Holmes, Broadford; one daughter-in-law, Darlene Holmes, Broadford; one sister, Hannah Harris, Glade Spring; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, March 27, at 11 a.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Elmer Cardwell and the Rev. Bill Cahill officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Kimberlin | Dennis J. | 25 Mar 1999 | Dennis J. Kimberlin, age 49, of Rich Valley, died Thursday, March 25, 1999 at the University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville. He was a member of the Chatham Hill Independent Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Darlene Kimberlin; three sons, Dewayne and Kim Kimberlin, Daniel Kimberlin, and Anthony Kimberlin and fiancee Trish Kegley, all of Rich Valley; one daughter, Gary Denise Hubble, Rich Valley; his mother Lena Kimberlin, Saltville; two brothers, Donald Kimberlin, Rich Valley, and Dean Kimberlin, Meadowview; six sisters, Maxine Cruey, Rocky Gap, Nancy Tuell, East Point, Fla., Juanita Howell, Bristol, Peggy Blevins, Altavista, Sharon Griffey, Saltville, and Sandy Burkett, Marion; three loving grandchildren, C.J., Richard and Amanda Hubble; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, March 27, at 2 p.m. at the Chatham Hill Independent Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Jerry Yates and the Rev. Donnie Farmer officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Love | Gladys R. | 25 Mar 1999 | 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. | |
| Webb | Danah Patricia | 21 Nov 1953 | 26 Mar 1999 | Danah Patricia Gullion Webb, age 45, died Friday, March 26, 1999 at her home in Radford. Mrs. Webb was born Nov 21, 1953 in Marion, the daughter of Daniel Bruce Gullion and Patricia Kirby VanHoy. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Hursel Kirby and paternal grandparents, Homer and Ruth Gullion. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Thomas Scott and Hope Webb, ManakinSabot; her father and stepmother, Daniel Bruce Gullion and Margie M. Gullion, Pulaski; her mother, Patricia Kirby VanHoy, Marion; one sister and brother-in-law, Sonya G. Edens and Bob Edens, Pulaski; one halfsister, Willissa VanHoy, Marion; one halfbrother, Scott VanHoy, Marion; maternal grandmother, Virginia Kirby, Marion; special nephew, Joseph Daniel “J.D.” Martin, Pulaski. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, March 30, at 11 a.m. at the Thornspring United Methodist Church Cemetery. Bower Funeral Chapel in Pulaski was in charge of arrangements. |
| Pennington | Lillard Odell | 26 Mar 1999 | Lillard Odell Pennington, age 88, died Friday, March 26, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Ellen A. Pennington, Marion; two daughters, Sandie Hutton of Marion, and Jean Pennington of Abingdon, Md.; six sons, Jerry Pennington, Cecil Pennington, Lawrence Pennington, Jimmy Pennington, Jack Pennington, all of Maryland, and Mitchell Pennington of Marion; four sisters, Beulah Haga and Geraldine Johnson, both of Seven Mile Ford, Ethel Hayes and Kathleen Anderson, both of Marion; two brothers, Ray Pennington and Bob Pennington, both of Marion; 15 grandchildren; several great- grandchildren and greatgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, March 29, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with burial to follow in Laurel Cemetery in Konnarock. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sawyers | Sarah V. | 26 Mar 1999 | Sarah V. Sawyers, age 77, widow of Thomas J. Sawyers, died Friday, March 26, 1999 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. She is survived by one daughter, Loretta Blevins of Chilhowie; four sons, Cecil Sawyers of Virginia Beach, Robert Sawyers of Richmond, Thomas R. Sawyers of Rocky Mount, and Greg Sawyers of Advance, N.C.; one sister, Paula Patton of Marion; two brothers, Ray Phillips of Corbin, Ky., and Phleet Phillips of Glasgow, Ky.; 12 grandchildren: Debbie Lambert, Lynn Patrick, Robert L. Sawyers Jr., Mike Sawyers, Tony Sawyers, Melissa Thomas, John Sawyers, Jason Sawyers, Steve Blevins, Adam Blevins, Elise Sawyers and Olivia Sawyers. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 28, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Calvin Tabor officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Clark | John Stoil | 27 Mar 1999 | John Stoil Clark, age 85, died Saturday, March 27, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Blanch Hash Clark. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Norman Goodman of Atkins; two sons and daughters-in-law, Fred and Charlotte Clark and Richard and Barbara Clark, all of Atkins; a special nephew and wife, Larry (Pete) and Willa Adams of Atkins; eight grandchildren: Keith, Aaron, Angie, Brian, W.J., Missy, Victoria and Vincent. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 30, at 2 p.m. at Cedar Bluff Baptist Church with the Rev. Eddie Beck officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Fender | Robert Hoke | 27 Mar 1999 | Mr. Robert Hoke Fender, age 83, of 10629 Hwy. #113, Piney Creek, N.C., died Saturday, March 27, 1999, in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Naomi Strader Fender of the home, one son and daughter-in-law; Michael and Sue Fender of Piney Creek, N.C., one grandson, Robert Fender of Piney Creek, N.C., three step-sons and spouses, Joey and Cassie Edwards of Piney Creek, N.C.,Jimmy and Cindy Edwards of Danville, Va., Dennis and Susan Edwards of Blanch, N.C., four step- grandchildren, one step-great-grandchild, two sisters and a brother-in-law, Elsie Wyatt, Hazel and John Baton, all of Sparta, N.C. Funeral Services will be conducted Monday, March 29, 1999, at 1:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Mt. Zion Methodist Church Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6 to 8:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Lyons | Bishop Jerome | 27 Mar 1999 | 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. | |
| Parks | Dalton | 27 Mar 1999 | Dalton Parks, age 7, of Saltville, died Saturday, March 27, 1999 in the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville. He had lived in Bristol, Tenn., for five years before moving to Saltville two years ago. He was a second grader at Saltville Elementary School. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Carson White. Survivors include his father, Smokey Parks of Bristol, Tenn.; his mother, Cynthia White Parks of Saltville; one brother, Jordan Cole Parks of Bristol, Tenn.; two sisters, Breanna Paige Umbarger of the home, and Alyshia Fowler of Abingdon; his paternal grandparents, Roger and Kathy Parks of Abingdon; his maternal grandmother, Barbara White of Meadowview; his paternal great- grandmother, Myrtle Parks of Abingdon; his maternal great-grandfather, Edgar Stevens of Tannersville; two uncles; two aunts; and several cousins. Funeral services will be conducted today, March 31, at 2 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Floyd Nelson and the Rev. Dan Jividen officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Cemetery in Alvarado. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Richardson | Dency Andy | 28 Mar 1999 | Dency Andy Richardson, age 97, of 106 Hawthorne St., Sparta, N.C., died Sunday evening, March 28, 1999, at the Grayson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Independence, Va., he is survived by four daughters, Clyde Mabe of Havre de Grace, M.D., Mildred Haine of Bel Air, Md., Laura Jean Emerson of Havre de Grace, Md., and Carol Mays of Bel Air, Md., one son, Amos Richardson of Perryman, Md., ten grandchildren and fourteen great- grandchildren also survives. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, March 31, 1999, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Shiloh Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral services at the Funeral Home. | |
| Severt | Lena Helen | 28 Mar 1999 | Lena Helen Severt, age 71, of Bristol, Tenn., died Sunday, March 28, 1999 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Marion and had moved to Bristol in 1960. She was a member of Anderson Street United Methodist Church and The United Methodist Women, Naomi Circle. | |
| Dowell | William Beal | 29 Mar 1999 | William Beal Dowell, age 59, of 1009 Fries Rd., Galax, Va., died Monday evening, March 29, 1999, at the Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax, Va., he is survived by his wife, Sally Dixon Dowell of the home, one daughter, Ashley Nicole Dowell of Galax, Va., three step-daughters, Jeanette Justice of Conowingo, Md., Judy Crisan of Galax, Va., and Bobbie Lynn Wise of Aberdeen, Md., four step-sons, Bane Dowell of Aberdeen, Md.,Jack Dowell of Phoenix, Az., John Dowell of Galax, Va., and Joe Dowell of Conowingo, Md., three sisters, Ruby Singleton of Bel Air, Md., Eloise Hagy of Darlington, Md., and Bonnie Hackler of Galax, Va., three brothers, Rev. Mac Dowell of Darlington, Md.,Charles Dowell of Bel Air, Md., and Herbert C. Dowell of Roanoke, Va., fourteen grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survives. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Whitehead-Joines Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:00 p.m. Friday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Rosenbaum | Joe P. | 29 Mar 1999 | Joe P. Rosenbaum, age 80, of Damascus, died Monday, March 29, 1999. Mr. Rosenbaum was a lifelong resident of Washington County, and was a retired carpenter and farmer. He was a member of Laurel Community Church. He is survived by one son, Clay Rosenbaum, Damascus; one sister, Elizabeth Hawkins of Abingdon; one brother, A.W. Rosenbaum, Akron, Ohio; one grandson, Eric Rosenbaum of Farmville; one great-grandson, Jacob Rosenbaum, Farmville; one daughter-in-law, Joyce Rosenbaum, Damascus; a special friend, Ruby Stout; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted Wednesday, March 31, at 2 p.m. at the Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus with the Rev. Harry Layell and the Rev. R.J. Cullop officiating. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Stamper | Madge L. | 29 Mar 1999 | Madge L. Stamper died Monday, March 29, 1999 at Johnson Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was a lifelong resident of Damascus. She is survived by her mother, Susan Odell Stamper, Damascus; one sister, Mona V. Garrett, Damascus; one brother, Monte L. Stamper, Damascus; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, March 31, at 8 p.m. in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Lasley officiating. The committal service and interment was at 11 a.m. Thursday, April 1, at Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the Damascus Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 458, Damascus, VA 24236. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Barton | Wylene Plunkett | 30 Mar 1999 | Wylene Plunkett Barton, age 69, died Tuesday, March 30, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of William B. Barton Jr. Mrs. Barton was a native of Screven, Ga., and resided in Marion for 47 years. She was an active member of the First United Methodist Church and was also a member of the Royal Oak Branch of the Daughters of the American Revolution. She was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by three daughters, Amy B. Martin and Laurie B. Bailey, both of Marion, and Rebecca B. Reynolds of Johnson City, Tenn.; one son, W. Baynard Barton III of Wytheville; three sisters, Adyle Trout, Sarah Anderson, both of Savannah, Ga., and Margaret Wells of Hinesville, Ga.; two brothers, Bill Plunkett of Savannah, Ga., and Dan Plunkett of Midway, Ga.; one brother-in-law, Dr. Walter S. Barton of Wytheville; five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, April 2, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mary K. Briggs officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Marion Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 784, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Catron | Rachel P. | 30 Mar 1999 | Rachel P. Catron, age 94, died Tuesday, March 30, 1999 at her home in Saltville. Mrs. Catron was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” Catron; and her daughter, Virginia “Dare” Snogress. She was a member of the First Church of God in Allison Gap and was employed for 38 years as a cafeteria employee at Saltville High School and R.B. Worthy High School. Her love for the “Shakers” was often returned to her with hugs and kisses. Her legion of friends often recall the school meals and banquets prepared by her willing hands. Survivors include one grandson, Robert “Sandy” Snogress, Mt. Airy, N.C.; one granddaughter, Martha “Bunny” Palmer, Hickory, N.C.; four great-grandchildren, Travis Snogress, Derek Snogress, Johnathan Palmer, Amber Palmer; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, April 1, at 11 a.m. at D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Mumpower and Dr. Woodrow McIntyre officiating. Burial followed at the Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Daugherty | Brown Noel | 30 Mar 1999 | Brown Noel Daugherty, age 88, of Louisville, Ky., formerly of Princeton, W.Va., died Tuesday, March 30, 1999 in the Norton Audubon Hospital in Louisville, Ky. Mrs. Daugherty was a retired teacher with the Princeton, W.Va., school system. She was preceded in death by her husband, Adrian Kenneth Daugherty, and two sons, Joseph L. and Jon Adrian Daugherty. She is survived by two sons, Kenneth N. Daugherty of Louisville, Ky., and George F. Daugherty of Marion; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday, April 2, at 10 a.m. at the Embry-Bosse Funeral Chapel in Louisville, with George F. Daugherty officiating. Interment was held Saturday, April 3, at 1 p.m. at the Monte Vista Park in Bluefield, W.Va., with the Rev. Frank Branson officiating. Embry-Bosse Funeral Home in Louisville, Ky., was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Bradley Funeral Home. | |
| Gillespie | John Carson “J.C.” | 13 Mar 1918 | 31 Mar 1999 | John Carson “J.C.” Gillespie, age 81, died Wednesday, March 31, 1999 at his home in Marion. Mr. Gillespie was born March 13, 1918 in Rich Valley. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Army 35th division. He worked 40 years as a coal miner for Lake Superior Coal Company and then for U.S. Steel No. 2 mines in Gary, W.Va. He was a member of the Chatham Hill First Church of God in Rich Valley, and the Francis Marion VFW Post #4667 in Marion. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Kathleen Gillespie of Marion; two sons and daughters- in-law, John C. Jr. and Mary Gillespie of Mooresville, N.C., and Robert Dean and Phyllis Gillespie of Rural Retreat; two daughters and son-in-law, Debra Shae Lowe of Marion, and Rebecca Darlene and Jimmy Seymour of Rich Valley; two sisters, Lettie Gillespie of Marion, and Ruby Schwartz of Baltimore, Md.; one sister-in-law, Polly Gillespie of Lusby, Md.; one brother-in-law, Everett Goff of Cowan, W.Va.; a very special sister-in-law, Alice McPeak of Bluefield, W.Va.; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, April 3, at 2 p.m. at Ridgedale United Methodist Church in Rich Valley with the Rev. Bob Shupe and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service. Burial will follow in Ridgedale Cemetery where military rites will be conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post #4667. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
| Brooks | Edna Copenhaver | 31 Mar 1999 | Edna Copenhaver Brooks, age 79, died Wednesday, March 31, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She is survived by two sisters, Rora Keyes and Ethel Eller, both of Marion; one brother, Rev. Glenn Powers of Marion; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 4, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Eller and the Rev. Billy Morefield officiating. Burial will follow in Macedonia Cemetery, Chilhowie. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Coffey | Orville Calloway | 31 Mar 1999 | Orville Calloway Coffey, age 86, died Wednesday, March 31, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Coffey was an active member and former deacon of Royal Oak Presbyterian Church and was a retired employee of Southwestern State Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth Pearl Barton Coffey of Marion; one daughter and son-in- law, Emma Jeanne (Amy) Coffey Mendez and Daniel L. Mendez of Gainesville, Fla.; three grandsons, Michael A. Mendez, David E. Mendez, and Jason P. Mendez; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, April 3, at 11 a.m. at Royal Oak Presbyterian Church with Dr. Angus Shaw officiating. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. at Glenwood Cemetery in Bristol, Tenn. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Anderson | Lucille B. | 1 Apr 1999 | Lucille B. Anderson died Thursday, April 1, 1999, in Roanoke Community Hospital. She had lived in Roanoke for the past three years with her son. She was the widow of Eugene E. Anderson, and a member of the Main Street Christian Church. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, David C. Anderson and Glenna T. Anderson of Roanoke; a daughter and son-in-law, Carol Jean McAllister and Buddy McAllister of Mobile, Ala.; a sister, June Farris, of Saltville; two grandchildren, Jeff McAllister and Michelle Shall; and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday, April 3, 1999, at 2 p.m. in Elizabeth Cemetery in Saltville, with the Rev. Cal Hultgren officiating. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home of Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hunt | Frankie J., Sr. | 1 Apr 1999 | Frankie J. Hunt Sr., age 66, died Thursday, April 1, 1999 at his home in Saltville. Mr. Hunt was a very loving father, husband and friend. He was known throughout Washington and Smyth counties for his skills as a master craftsman in the art of woodworking. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and attended Madam Russell United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Billie Jeanette Hunt; two sons and daughters-in-law, Frankie J. Hunt Jr. and Becky Hunt, Bristol, and Robert Alan Hunt and Amy M. Hunt, Marion; one stepson, Jonathan Rawn, Columbus, Ohio; one stepdaughter, Beverly Rawn, Chattanooga, Tenn.; two brothers, Curtis Hunt, Saltville, and Dewey Hunt, North Carolina; four sisters, Lizzie Wyatt, Glade Spring, Dora Pruitt, Mendota, Claudia McMahan, Chilhowie, and Katie Smith, Saltville; two grandsons, Caleb Hunt and David Hunt; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, April 3, at 11 a.m. at the D. R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Hudson, the Rev. Jim Wright, the Rev. Scott A. Robertson-Gouge and the Rev. Chuck Herrell officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cole | Irene | 2 Apr 1999 | Irene Cole, age 95, of Chilhowie, died Friday, April 2, 1999 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. She was a member of the Lebanon United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women. Survivors include the following cousins: Anna Greer and Frankie Milsap, both of Abingdon, and Leon and Betty Cole of Chilhowie. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, April 3, at 2 p.m. in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. R.J. Cullop officiating. Burial was in the Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be made to the memorial fund of Lebanon United Methodist Church, c/o Jerry Mays, 39577 Widener Valley Road, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Patrick | Edna | 2 Apr 1999 | Edna Whitt Patrick, age 64, died Friday, April 2, 1999 at her home in Chilhowie. Mrs. Patrick was a native of Smyth County and a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Marion. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Patrick; her parents, Jim and Louise Whitt; a brother, Alvin Whitt, and two sisters, Martha Jane Whitt and Mildred Cress. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Ricky and Betty Patrick, Atkins; two daughters and one son-in-law, Ginger and Ralph McMahan, and Linda Patrick, all of Chilhowie; one brother and sister-in-law, Norman and Wanda Whitt, Marion; four sisters, Mrs. William (Mary Geneva) Brown, Marion, Mrs. Stan (Helen) Burgess, Freda Whitt, and Mrs. Jack (Mary Caroline) Ratliff, all of Chilhowie; four grandchildren: Rick Patrick Jr., Shawn Patrick, Ashleigh McMahan and Cody McMahan; one great-grandson; Kevin Patrick; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, April 5, at 11 a.m. in the Church of God of Prophecy in Marion with Pastor Paul Horton officiating. Interment followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Thompson | Dorothy | 2 Apr 1999 | Mrs. Dorothy Weems Thompson, age 73, of Laurel, Mississippi, died Friday morning, April 2, 1999, in Laurel, Mississippi. She is survived by her husband, Dan Thompson of the home; daughter Carol Combs and husband Ray of Greensboro, N.C.; daughter Dawn Thompson and husband Guy Neff of Orland, Florida; three granddaughters, Heather Sims and husband Blake, Tabitha Combs and Courtney Neff; three nieces, Sharon Hudson, Patricia Furner and Dorothy Weems; and one nephew, Brian Weems. Funeral services will be conducated Thursday, April 8, 1999, at 11:30 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel. A private commital service will be held Thursday evening at Sparta Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Thursday at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church, the Waynesboro Presbyterian Church or your preferred charity. | |
| Kell | Levada Gridgeman | 3 Apr 1999 | Levada Bridgeman Kell, age 76, died Saturday, April 3, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of James Kell. Survivors include three daughters, Betty Joan Hayden, Marion, Jo Ann Wise, King, N.C., and Pat Sayers, Wytheville; one son, Robert Alen Kell, Marion; two brothers, Walter Bridgeman and Charles Bridgeman, both of Marion; her mother, Rosie Sexton, Marion; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, April 5, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Chapel with the Rev. David Neitch officiating. Burial followed in Round Hill Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Johnston | Clara Elizabeth | 4 Apr 1999 | Clara Elizabeth Johnston, age 63, died Sunday, April 4, 1999 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. Mrs. Johnston was a native of Joplin, Mo., and had lived in Washington County for 15 years. She was an employee of Tommy’s Vending Company for 12 years and a member of the Church of God of Prophecy. She was preceded in death by her parents, Halley and Margaret Adkins; two sons, Roger Johnston and Ronny Johnston. Survivors include three sons, Rusty Myers Johnston of Glade Spring, Rick Johnston of Abingdon, and Jeff Johnston of Marion; two brothers, Earl Adkins of Perkins, Okla., and Kenny Adkins of Beaver, Utah; five grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, April 8, at 2 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with Pastor Geary Jonas and the Rev. Charles DeBord officiating. Burial was in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Killinger | Charles James “Chuck” | 4 Apr 1999 | Charles James “Chuck” Killinger, age 44, died Sunday, April 4, 1999 at his home in Marion. Mr. Killinger loved fishing. He is survived by one son, James Norbert Killinger of Tennessee; two sisters, Beatrice K. Feathers of Bluff City, Tenn., and Sarah Killinger Kirby of Marion; one aunt, Beulah K. Greer, Roanoke; several nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Lucy Jo Ellen Ware of Marion; special friends, Billy, Gail and Dakota Hutton. Funeral services will be held today, April 7, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Pastor James H. Bangle officiating. Burial will follow at a later date in Attoway Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Clear | Peggy Sue Stevens | 5 Apr 1999 | Peggy Sue Stevens Clear, age 52, died Monday, April 5, 1999 at her home in Meadowview. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a member of the Mountain View Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband, Marvin Deward Clear Jr.; a son, Johnny Ray Clear of Danville; two daughters, Rita Gay Keesee, Church Road, and Angela Fay Maye of Meadowview; her mother, Stella Stevens, Chilhowie; two brothers, Ricky Stevens and Billy Stevens, both of Abingdon; four sisters, Betty Wise, Wanda Garrett and Alice Sowder, all of Abingdon, and Ann Stophel of Meadowview; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 4 p.m. Thursday, April 8, in Farris Funeral Chapel with Pastor Jimmie Davidson officiating. Interment was in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Farrington | Howard R. | 5 Apr 1999 | Howard R. Farrington, age 79, died Monday, April 5, 1999 at Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, Tenn. He is survived by his wife, Laura Aker Farrington of Marion; two daughters and sons-in- law, Ellen and Tim Joines of Marion, and Bonnie and Tony Sartini of Roanoke; one son, David Farrington of Charleston, S.C.; two sisters, Opal Ghormley and Jewel Gasdia, both of Fort Myers, Fla.; two brothers, Lester Farrington and Russell Farrington, both of Marion; four grandchildren, Chase Joines and Micah Joines, both of Marion, Scott Sartini of Roanoke, and Chad Sartini of Bell Buckle, Tenn. Graveside services will be held Thursday, April 8, at 11 a.m. at Rose Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. Neville Mozingo and the Rev. William T. Wing III officiating. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele’s Road, Bristol, Tenn. 37620 or Park Presbyterian Chapel, 187 Spring Valley Road, 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. | |
| Lauffer | Effie Patton | 5 Apr 1999 | 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. | |
| Sult | Frank Willis | 5 Apr 1999 | Frank Willis Sult, age 55, of Collinsville, formerly of Rural Retreat, died Monday, April 5, 1999. Mr. Sult was plant manager for Ashmore Sportswear in Collinsville and was preceded in death by his father, French Fox Sult. He is survived by his wife, Janet S. Sult, of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Sabrina S. and Steve King; one son, Anthony F. Sult; his mother, Alberta H. Sult; two sisters and brother-in-law, Frances S. and Bruce Fielder, Janet S. Heldreth, all of Rural Retreat; one brother, Randall F. Sult, Colorado Springs, Colo.; one grandson, Andrew French Sult; one step-grandson, Stevie Nugent; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 11, at 2 p.m. at the Asbury United Methodist Church in Rural Retreat with the Rev. Bill Perkins and Mr. Hosey Blankenship officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. The family requests that those who prefer, may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Volunteer Fire Department. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hayes | John | 6 Apr 1999 | John Hayes, age 51, of Chilhowie, died Tuesday, April 6, 1999 at Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tenn., after a lengthy illness. Survivors include his wife, Donna Olinger Hayes, Chilhowie; one sister, Judy Hayes Smith, Chilhowie; special friend, Gary Henegar; several nieces, aunts and uncles. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, April 8, at 2 p.m. at Chilhowie Christian Church with the Rev. Frank Branson officiating. Burial followed in Ridgedale Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Marchant | Bertha B. | 6 Apr 1999 | Bertha B. Marchant, age 89, died Tuesday, April 6, 1999 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. Mrs. Marchant was the widow of J. Adam Marchant. She was a member of Chilhowie Baptist Church. Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, Jane and David Wood of Boones Mill, Eva and Curtis Blevins of Chilhowie, and Lacie Buchanan Marchant of Rockville, Md.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Everett and Dot Marchant of Covington, Ga., and Lloyd and Kat Marchant of Farmerville, La.; two sisters, Marie Compton of Sidney, Ohio and Rachel Warren of Weber City; one brother, Everett “Buck” Buchanan of Abingdon; seven grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several step-great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, April 9, at 2 p.m. at the Chilhowie Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Blevins and Mr. Jerry Widener officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Chilhowie Baptist Church, P.O. Box 404, Chilhowie, VA 24319, or to the Chilhowie Rescue Squad, Drawer X, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| McGrady | Mary R. | 6 Apr 1999 | Mary R. McGrady, age 80, of Atkins, died Tuesday, April 6, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. McGrady was born and raised in Marion. She was a psychiatric aide at Southwestern State Hospital for 37 years. She became a member of the Mormon Church in 1984. She is survived by her husband, Dewey McGrady of Atkins; one daughter, Helen Lyons of Atkins; three sisters, Louise Hutton of Staunton, Mae Umbarger and Geraldine Corvin, both of Clarksville, Tenn.; one brother, Fremont Sims of Lancaster, Calif.; three grandchildren, Mary Hawthorne of Rural Retreat, Ella Wingate of Sugar Grove, and Ray Lyons Jr. of Marion; three great-grandchildren, Crystal Ann Lyons, Ashley Lynn Wingate, and Sheri Hawthorne; two step-great-grandchildren, Tiffany Doane and Dustin Stamper; a special son-in-law, Raymond Lyons of Sugar Grove; a special friend, Jim Corvin of Atkins; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, April 9, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with burial in Round Hill Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hawks | Willis E. Jr. “Bill” | 7 Apr 1999 | Willis E. “Bill” Hawks Jr., age 60, died Wednesday, April 7, 1999 at his home in Shreveport, La. Mr. Hawks was a member of Barksdale Baptist Church and was a veteran of the Korean War having served in the U.S. Air Force. He was retired from the Advertising-Sign Department at Coca Cola Bottling Co., after 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Willis E. and Hattie Hawks Sr.; one son, Steven Hawks and one sister, Dorothy (Little Tot) Hawks. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Pullig Hawks; one son and daughter-in-law, Donald and Debbie Hawks, Benton, La.; two sisters, Janice Clapper and husband Ron of Ponchatula, La., and Frances Cox of Marion; two grandchildren, C.W. Vice and Courtney Vice, both of Benton, La. Graveside services will be held today, April 10, at 3 p.m. at Hill Crest Memorial Cemetery in Haughton, La. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at Hill Crest Funeral Home. Hill Crest Funeral Home in Haughton, La., is in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Hillard | Clyde | 7 Apr 1999 | Clyde Hillard, age 80, of Damascus, died Wednesday, April 7, 1999 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. He was a native of Sullivan County, Tenn., and had lived in Washington County most of his life. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a member of the Damascus VFW Post No. 9830, and a member of the Roberts Chapel Church where he served as a deacon for 50 years. Mr. Hillard retired in 1982 from the Washington County Service Authority. Survivors include his wife, Vesper Thomas Hillard; two sons, Douglas Keith Hillard of Charleston, S.C., and Dwight A. Hillard of Troutville; three grandsons, David A. Clark, Dwight J. Hillard and Cameron S. Hillard; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Friday, April 9, at 2 p.m. in the Roberts Chapel Church in Abingdon with the Rev. John Surber officiating. Burial was in the Greenwood Cemetery in Abingdon. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Parks | Marshall | 7 Apr 1999 | Marshall Parks, age 74, formerly of Atkins, died Wednesday, April 7, 1999 in the Bristol Nursing Home. He was of the Baptist faith and was a veteran of World War II. Survivors include one daughter, Deborah Buchanan, Bristol, Tenn.; three sons, Charles Parks, Atkins, Michael Parks, King, N.C., and Kenneth Parks, Waynesboro; one sister, Georgie Brown, Atkins; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Friday, April 9, at 2 p.m. in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Slemp | Winnie Ross | 7 Apr 1999 | Winnie Ross Slemp, age 97, of Sugar Grove, died Wednesday, April 7, 1999 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. Mrs. Slemp was the widow of William H. Slemp. She was the daughter of Dr. W.E. and Ella Ross of Sugar Grove. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Ruby Umbarger and Louise Starling. She was a member of the Sugar Grove Baptist Church. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, William T. “Bill” and Dot Slemp of Abingdon; one daughter, Alma Ashlin of Madison Heights, Mich.; several grandchildren; several great- grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, April 9, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Kenny Price and the Rev. Jerry Eggers officiating. Burial followed in Slemp Cemetery in Sugar Grove. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Stamper | Rita Joyce | 7 Apr 1999 | Rita Joyce Chapman Stamper, age 65, died Wednesday, April 7, 1999 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Stamper worked for the Smyth County Health Department for 15 years and was a member of the Liberty Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ross and Katherine Chapman and a grandson, Tommy E. Mullins Jr. She is survived by her husband, Joe Stamper of Marion; two daughters, Carolyn Mullins and Kathy Mitchell, both of Saltville; one brother, Bob Chapman of Roanoke; five grandchildren and two nieces. Funeral services will be held today, April 10, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. David Neitch officiating. Burial will follow in South Fork Baptist Church Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Walker | L.S. “Happy” | 7 Apr 1999 | L.S. “Happy” Walker, age 80, died Wednesday, April 7, 1999 in the Russell County Medical Center, Lebanon. Mr. Walker owned and operated Chalet Village, Tampa, Fla. He was also employed until his retirement with W.L. Construction Co., Chilhowie. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet W. Scaglione; and four brothers, William Walker, J.S. Walker, U.S. Walker and R.I Walker. Survivors include one son, D.C. Walker, Chilhowie; one sister, Mary W. Allen, Chilhowie; three grandsons, Daniel B. Walker, David S. Walker, both of Chilhowie, and Justin Hooper, Tampa, Fla.; two great-grandchildren, Will and Falon Walker; several nieces and nephews. Memorial services were conducted Friday, April 9, at 8 p.m. in Chilhowie United Methodist Church with the Rev. Frank Branson and the Rev. E.B. Ford officiating. Graveside services will be conducted today, April 10, at 11 a.m. in the Westwood Memorial Gardens. Military graveside rites will be conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Kidney Association. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cornett | Denford W. | 19 Jun 1935 | 8 Apr 1999 | Denford W. Cornett, age 63, of Rockledge, Fla., died Thursday, April 8, 1999 in Wuesthoff Memorial Hospital, Rockledge. Mr. Cornett was born June 19, 1935 in Rural Retreat. He moved to Rockledge, Fla., in 1977 from Abingdon. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include his wife, Mary Cornett, Rockledge, Fla.; four daughters, Patty Kolling and Faith Wheeler, both of Rockledge, Fla., Rena Dugan, Merritt Island, Fla., and C.J. Molignaro, Cocoa, Fla.; one son, Denford W. Cornett Jr., Hawaii; one sister, Virginia Catron, Wytheville; eight grandchildren. A private cremation was held. East Coast Cremation in Rockledge, Fla., was in charge of arrangements. |
| Jones | Jessie Church | 8 Apr 1999 | Mrs. Jessie Church Jones, age 93, of Laurel Springs, NC, died Thursday, April 8, 1999 in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, NC. She was the widow of Bryant Jones. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Grace Mabe of Laurel Springs, NC and Mrs. Hazel Darnell of Piney Creek, NC; one son, Richard Jones of Laurel Springs, NC; and one sister, Mrs. Roy Reed of Laurel Springs, NC. Seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, and two great-great- grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, April 11, 1999, at 2:00 P.M. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Russell Mabe and Rev. Dean Adams officiating. Burial will follow in the Cranberry Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday evening, April 10, 1999, from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, NC. Flowers will be appreciated or Memorial Contributions may be made to the Cranberry Cemetery Fund, C/O Russell Mabe, 1333 Elk Knob Road, Laurel Springs, NC 28644. | |
| Sexton | Edna L. | 9 Apr 1999 | Edna L. Sexton, age 84, widow of Charlie Fred Sexton, died Friday, April 9, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Willis Richardson of Marion; one son and daughter-in- law, Pete and Virginia Sexton, Jarrettsville, Md.; one brother, Wade Richardson of Rugby; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 11, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Doane | Albert Lee | 10 Apr 1999 | Albert Lee Doane, age 76, of Chilhowie, died Saturday, April 10, 1999 in Tazewell Community Hospital in Tazewell. He was a retired employee of the Town of Saltville and was the widower of Isabelle Olinger Doane. Survivors include three sons, Eugene Doane of Glade Spring, Donnie Doane of Aiken, S.C., and Michael Doane of Meadowview; three daughters, Sue McGuire, Glade Spring, Dreama Wix of Chilhowie, and Brenda Taylor of Saltville; 12 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, April 13, at 2 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Robert Bowman officiating. Burial was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Asbury | Ralph Eugene | 11 Apr 1999 | Ralph Eugene Asbury, age 82, of Asbury Center at Birdmont Retirement Center in Wytheville, formerly of Rural Retreat, died Sunday, April 11, 1999 in Wythe County Community Hospital. He was born in Tazewell County, the son of the late James L. and Carrie McGuire Asbury. He was a graduate of Bluefield Business College, class of 1935, a retired controller with Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion, a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Wytheville, a member of the Rural Retreat Lions Club, and a former member of the Marion Rotary Club. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Looney Asbury. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Vicki and Robert DeBord, Rural Retreat; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Dannita Asbury, Bloomington, Ill., and Alan and Karen Asbury, Fayetteville, N.C.; two sisters, Doris Brown, Flint, Mich., and Shirley Cochran, Port Charlotte, Fla.; three brothers, James P. Asbury, Coeburn, Charles Asbury, Clio, Mich., and Cecil Asbury, Salem; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, April 14, at 11 a.m. at the Rural Retreat United Methodist Church with the Rev. Robert Countiss and the Rev. James L. Cochran officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service time. The family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Lions Club or to the St. Paul United Methodist Church. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Carico | Mary Juanita “Sis” | 11 Apr 1999 | Mary Juanita “Sis” Carico, age 78, died Sunday, April 11, 1999 at her home in Marion. She was a member of the Chilhowie Church of God and was preceded in death by a son, Calvin Carico. She is survived by her husband, Charles H. Carico Sr., Marion; four daughters, Yvonne Helton, Patsy Hart, Brenda Gilley, and Linda Blackwell, all of Marion; three sons, Charles Carico Jr., David Carico and Nathan Carico, all of Marion; two sisters, Rebecca Kell, Marion, and Ruth Olinger, Saltville; three half sisters, Betty Weaver, Chilhowie, Dorothy Tolliver, Glade Spring, and Nancy Moore, Abingdon; 27 grandchildren; 24 great- grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, April 13, at 2 p.m. at the Chilhowie Church of God with the Rev. Kenneth Barnes and the Rev. E.B. Ford officiating. Burial followed in the Middle Fork Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Kidd | Mildred B. | 12 Apr 1999 | Mildred B. Kidd of Warrenton died Monday, April 12, 1999 in Oak Springs Comprehensive Care Facility in Warrenton. Mrs. Kidd was a native of Washington County and had lived in Damascus for many years before spending the past three years in Warrenton. She was employed as a nurse’s aid with Wythe County Community Hospital and was also a private health care provider for many years. While living in Damascus, Mrs. Kidd was an active member of Damascus Senior Citizens and of Konnarock Seventh-day Adventist Church. She was the widow of William L. Kidd. Survivors include a son, Jimmy L. Kidd of Fairfax; two sisters, Ann Machin of Damascus, and Charlotte Umbarger of Salem; two grandsons, Justin Kidd and Damon Kidd; a great- grandson, Tyler Matthew Kidd; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, April 15, at 11 a.m. in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Reedy | Delta L. | 12 Apr 1999 | Delta L. Reedy, age 84, of Konnarock, died Monday, April 12, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. Mrs. Reedy was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a member of the Konnarock Seventhday Adventist Church. Survivors include her husband, William M. Reedy; one daughter, Margaret Cornett of Mountain City, Tenn.; four sisters, Katherine Edwards of Fairfax, Wilma Farmer of Whitetop, Joan Huffman and Edna Blevins, both of Konnarock; three brothers, Earl Severt, John Severt and Glenn Severt, all of Konnarock; two grandchildren, Chris Cornett of Butler, Tenn., and Julia Cornett of Greenville, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, April 14, at 2 p.m. in the Konnarock Seventhday Adventist Church with Pastor G. Garland Day officiating. Burial will be in the Azen Cemetery in Konnarock. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Callahan | J.C. “Jake” | 15 Apr 1999 | J.C. “Jake” Callahan, age 74, of Wytheville, died Thursday, April 15, 1999 in the Edgemont Health Care Center. Mr. Callahan was preceded in death by his parents, Fielden and Mattie Cassell Callahan; five brothers and four sisters. He was retired from the U.S. Department of Agriculture and Aeroquip and was a farmer. He was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church, Wytheville Masonic Lodge No. 82 AF&AM, and Wytheville Lodge No. 87 Independent Order of Odd Fellows. He was an avid baseball fan of George Wythe High School and the New York Yankees. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Halsey Callahan; one daughter, Mattie C. Ward, Pearisburg; one son, the Rev. Jeffery C. “Jeff” Callahan of Chilhowie; one sister, Birtie C. Fisher of Wytheville; three grandchildren, Justin E. Ward and Carson D. Ward, both of Pearisburg, and Stacia F. Callahan of Max Meadows; several nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law, Ruth P. Callahan and Louise Callahan, both of Wytheville. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, April 18, at 2 p.m. in Fairview United Methodist Church with Dr. Fred Austin and the Rev. Tommy Johnson officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fairview United Methodist Church. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Keene | Ethel McVey | 15 Apr 1999 | Ethel McVey Keene, age 88, of Chilhowie, died Thursday, April 15, 1999 at Francis Marion Manor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Edward Keene. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, April 17, at 11 a.m. at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jim Lundy officiating. Burial will follow in the St. Clair Bottom Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Long | Tucker Ray | 15 Apr 1999 | 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. | |
| Casey | Mary Childress | 16 Apr 1999 | Mary Childress Casey, age 68, of Glade Spring, died Friday, April 16, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. Mrs. Casey lived near Abingdon most of her life and was the widow of Jake T. Casey. She was a member of Brumley Gap United Methodist Church. Survivors include four sons, Randy Eugene Casey of Glade Spring, Jeffery Donald Casey of Saltville, Lonnie Wayne Casey of Abingdon, and Charles Jake Casey of Lawton, Okla.; two sisters, Betty Jane Childress and Panise Lee Duncan, both of Abingdon; one brother, Don Eugene Childress of Abingdon; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, April 19, in the Campbell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry A. Eggers officiating. Burial was in the Knollkreg Memorial Park in Abingdon. Campbell Funeral Home in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Finney | Clyde Brown | 16 Apr 1999 | Mrs. Clyde Brown Finney, age 88, of 3026 Hwy 221, Sparta, N.C., died Friday evening, April 16, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She is survived by her husband, George T. Finney of the home; one daughter, Katy Finney of Sparta, N.C.; and four sons and daughters-in-law, Billy and Mary Finney, James and Sue Finney, Danny and Ella Mae Finney all of Sparta, N.C., and Michael and Beverley Finney of Lenoir, N.C. Ten grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren also survive. She was preceeded in death by two grandsons, Robert Finney and Stanley Osborne. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Sunday, April 18, 1999, at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Shiloh Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Shiloh Cemetery Fund c/o George T. Finney | |
| Parsons | Seabert Cornelius | 16 Apr 1999 | Mr. Seabert Cornelius Parsons, age 64, of 179 Combs St., Sparta, N.C., died Friday evening, April 16, 1999, at the Forsyth Memorial Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C. He is survived by four daughters and sons-in-law, Diann and Mitch Bare of Crumpler, N.C.; Jane and Robert Wood of Wilkesboro, N.C.; Betty Sue and John Choate of Glade Valley, N.C., Roxanne Parsons of Sparta, N.C.; five sons and daughters-in-law, Lonnie Parsons, Ronnie and Tammy Parsons, Tim and Sondra Parsons, and Terry Parsons, all of Sparta, N.C., Sebert Jr. and Louise Parsons of Wilkesboro, N.C.; his mother, Callie Mae Parsons of Pennsylvania; eight grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; three sisters, Jacquline Molk of Martinsville, Va., Betty Lou Shaw of Pennsylvania and Patsy Cortner of Tenn.; and three brothers, Kyle, Bobby and Charles Parsons, all of Pennsylvania. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Campbell Funeral Home Chapel in Abingdon, Va. Burial will follow in the Counts Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral services in Abingdon, Va. | |
| Hall | Pamela Snider | 17 Apr 1999 | Pamela Snider Hall, age 37, of Blountville, Tenn., died Saturday, April 17, 1999 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Hall was a native of Marion, a homemaker and attended Faith Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Landis Ray Snider. Survivors include her husband, Ron Hall; one son, Zachary Taylor Hall, of the home; her mother, Willie Mae Snider, Bristol; one sister, Diane Hathcock, Moody, Ala.; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, April 20, at 8 p.m. at East Lawn Funeral Chapel in Kingsport, Tenn. Entombment will be held today, April 21, at 2 p.m. at East Lawn Mausoleum. East Lawn Funeral Home in Kingsport, Tenn., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Heldreth | Rosa Bell | 17 Apr 1999 | Rosa Bell Heldreth, age 80, of Dublin, and formerly of Rural Retreat, died Saturday, April 17, 1999 in the Highland Manor Nursing Home in Dublin. Mrs. Heldreth was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late George Dewey and Ida Estell Sage Heldreth. She is survived by several cousins. Graveside services were held Monday, April 19, at 3 p.m. at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat with Pastor Joe Shumate officiating. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Murphy | E.J. | 17 Apr 1999 | Mr. E.J. Murphy, age 66, 2070 Senic Valley Rd., Glade Valley, N.C., died Saturday afternoon, April 17, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. He is survived by his wife, Georgia Taylor Murphy of the home; two daughters, Phyllis Davis and Brenda Driggers, both of High Point, N.C.; one son, David Murphy of Glade Valley, N.C.; three grandsons; three brothers, E.R. Murphy and Donald Murphy, both of Ennice, N.C., and Jackie Murphy of Galax, Va.; one sister: Lois Murphy of Dobson, N.C.; one step-daughter, Gail Long of North Wilkesboro, N.C.; one step-son, Dale Baugus of Sparta, N.C.; and four step-granddaughters. A graveside service will be conducted Tuesday morning at 11:00 A.M. at the Mt. Vale Cemetery near Galax, Va. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8:00 P.M. Monday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Scott | Chalis Mae | 17 Apr 1999 | Chalis Mae Scott, one year old daughter of Jerry D. and Cyrilla Lindamood Scott of Rural Retreat, died Saturday, April 17, 1999 in the Pulaski Community Hospital. In addition to her parents she is survived by her maternal grandmother, Evelyn K. Lindamood, Rural Retreat; paternal grandmother, Madge G. Scott, Max Meadows; paternal grandfather and wife, Emery L. and Joann Scott, Bland; paternal great-grandfather and wife, Lonnie L. and Cathleen Martin, Tazewell; aunts, Mona Littreal, Beckley, W.Va., Faith Chumbley, Draper, Katrina Fielder, Rural Retreat, Debbie Hall, Manassas, and Teresa Cranford, Atlanta, Ga.; uncles, Gordon (Rocky) Lindamood, Rural Retreat, R.C. Scott and Lee Scott, both of Wytheville; godparents, John and Zona Jones, Max Meadows, and Jimmy and Pat Huddle, Rural Retreat; several cousins. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 20, at 1 p.m. at the Fairview United Methodist Church in Rural Retreat with the Rev. Rance Edward and the Rev. Michael Hoyle officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Johns Hopkins Ketogenic Diet, c/o Johns Hopkins Hospital for Pediatrics, Baltimore, Md. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blizzard | Susie Evelyn Gross | 19 Apr 1999 | Susie Evelyn Gross Blizzard, age 85, of North Tazewell, died Monday, April 19, 1999. She was the daughter of the late Charles C. and Ellen Gross of Marion. Survivors include two sons, Bill Blizzard of Roanoke, and Dan Blizzard of Hurricane; five daughters, Ann Branch, Lou Nash, and Francis Kinser, all of Bluefield, Betsy McClearon, Salem, and Kathy Lyons of Concord, N.C.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 22, at 2 p.m. at Dudley Funeral Home in Bluefield. Entombment followed in Bluefield. Dudley Funeral Home in Bluefield was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Buchanan | McKinley Lee | 19 Apr 1999 | McKinley Eli Buchanan, age 83, of Saltville, died Monday, April 19, 1999 in Abingdon Manor. Mr. Buchanan was the widower of Mary Helen Buchanan and was a veteran of World War II. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted today, April 21, at 11 a.m. in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Gillespie | Minnie B. Ferfuson | 19 Apr 1999 | Minnie B. Ferguson Gillespie, age 88, died Monday, April 19, 1999 at her home in Saltville. Mrs. Gillespie was the widow of Clarence H. Gillespie. Surviving are three sons, Harold Gillespie, Chilhowie, Bradley Gillespie and Don Gillespie, both of Marion; four grandchildren, Debra Gillespie, H.E. Gillespie Jr., Connie Sexton and Sonya Meade; two great-grandchildren; three daughters-in-law, Bertie Gillespie of Chilhowie, Dorothy Gillespie and Ann Gillespie, both of Marion. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, April 22, at 2 p.m. in Ridgedale Methodist Church by the Rev. Jack Kincheloe. Burial was in Ridgedale Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Porterfield | Doris | 19 Apr 1999 | Doris Hamilton Porterfield, age 90, of Glade Spring, died Monday, April 19, 1999 at the Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol, Tenn. Mrs. Porterfield was a graduate of Martha Washington College, a member of the Glade Spring Presbyerian Church, Circle Number One, and a member of the Glade Spring BookLovers Club. She was a recipient of the Community Day Award from Emory & Henry College in 1994. Mrs. Porterfield was preceded in death by her husband, T.L. “Pidney” Porterfield. Survivors include three daughters, Sarah Frazier, Fredericksburg, Elizabeth “Niz” Barker, Saltville, and Nancy Kiser, Bristol, Tenn.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today, April 21, at 2 p.m. at the Glade Spring Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Timothy E. Byrd and Dr. Robert N. Lominack Jr. officiating. Burial will follow at the Old Glade Presbyterian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to Glade Spring Presbyterian Church Flower Fund, P.O. Box 336, Glade Spring, VA 24340, Emory & Henry College, P.O. Box 947, Emory, VA 24327, or Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele’s Rd., Bristol, Tenn. 37620. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Jennings | Nettie Blevins | 20 Apr 1999 | Nettie Blevins Jennings, age 84, died Tuesday, April 20, 1999 in the Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Jennings was a retired nurse having worked 30 years at the Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport. Surviving are her husband, Charles Thomas Jennings of Marion; one sister, Virginia Bartley of Seven Mile Ford; one brother, Allen Blevins of Bristol, Tenn.; one sister-in-law, Lillie Blevins of Atkins; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted Friday, April 23, at 11 a.m. in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Routh | Ralph F. “Dick” | 20 Apr 1999 | Ralph F. “Dick” Routh, age 69, died Tuesday, April 20, 1999 at his home in Stanley, N.C. Mr. Routh was born in Saltville, a son of the late Claude and Julia Routh. He was a former resident of Glade Spring and retired from Sandoz Chemicals and Olin Corporation of Saltville. He was a former fire chief of Glade Spring Volunteer Fire Department and a member of Southwest Virginia Fireman’s Association, veteran. Surviving are his wife, Jamie Ballou Routh; one daughter and son-in-law, Vickie R. and Richard “Rick” Bell of Gastonia, N.C.; six sisters, Myrtle McNew and Ethel McGlocklin, both of Chilhowie, Thelma Wise of Chesapeake, Imogene Osborn, Jazel Marshall and Jane Poore, all of Saltville; one grandson, Charles Jackson “Jack” Bell of Gastonia; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Joyce and Walt Savage of Lowell, N.C., JoAnn and John McGrath of Troy, N.Y., Walt and Edna Norwood of Richmond, and Stella Booth of Glade Spring. Funeral services will be conducted today, April 24, at 2 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel of Abingdon by the Rev. Dennis Balzer. Entombment will be in the Mount Rose Mausoleum. Memorials may be made to Gaston Hospice, P.O. Box 3984, Gastonia, N.C. 28054, or to University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Cancer Research Center. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Hutchins | Myrtle Parks | 21 Apr 1999 | Myrtle Parks Hutchins, age 96, died Wednesday, April 21, 1999 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Hutchins was a member of the Marion Baptist Church. Surviving are one daughter, Thelma Hutchins of Marion; one stepbrother, Robert E. Aker of Marion; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted Friday, April 23, at 2 p.m. in Slemp Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Richmond | Zenna | 21 Apr 1999 | Zenna Anderson Richmond, age 96, of Salem, formerly of Marion, died Wednesday, April 21, 1999 in the Brandon Oaks Nursing Home in Roanoke. Mrs. Richmond was a native of Grayson County and was a member of the Troutdale Primitive Baptist Church. She was retired from the Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute. Survivors include, two daughters, Virginia Reynolds and Sena Webster, both of Salem; one son and daughter- in-law, Bill and Pat Richmond, Hummelstown, Penn.; five grandchildren and spouses, Stan and Kathy Reynolds, Tony and Tessy Minnick, David Minnick, Charles Richmond, and Jennifer Richmond; two step- grandsons, Eddie Linton, Baltimore, Md., and Mike Linton, Hummelstown, Penn.; two great-grandchildren, Ian and Meaghan Reynolds, Roanoke; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, April 24, at 11 a.m. in Bradley’s Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Dan Blevins and Elder Everett Blevins officiating. Interment will follow in the Blevins Cemetery in Grayson County. Bradley’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Foore | Melvin Eugene | 22 Apr 1999 | Melvin Eugene Foore, age 42, of Chilhowie, died Thursday, April 22, 1999 as a result of an accident that occurred while at work near Marion. Mr. Foore was an employee of Pro-Erectors of Marion. Surviving are his ex-wife, Jerri Ellen Foore, Chilhowie; one daughter, Ashley Foore, of the home; his mother, Mazie Foore, Chilhowie; five brothers, David Foore, Troutdale, Ronnie Foore, Alaska, Harold Foore, Georgia, Joe Foore and Doug Foore, both of Marion; five sisters, Patricia Campbell, Diane West, Delores Thomas, all of Marion, Brenda Wells and Erin Foore, both of Chilhowie. Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 25, at 2 p.m. at Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Armand Jalbert officiating. Burial will follow in Macedonia Baptist Church cemetery in Chilhowie. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Smith | Douglas B. | 22 Apr 1999 | Douglas B. Smith, age 72, died April 22, 1999 after heart surgery at a Norfolk hospital. Mr. Smith was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, a practicing attorney and a lifelong Mason who loved studying the history of Southwest Virginia, his childhood home. He was born in Glade Spring. Survivors include his wife, Doris Thomas Smith; two daughters, Sheila Childress and Jean Brackins; one sister, Kathleen Duke; one brother, Milton Smith; and two grandchildren, Paige and Lee. Funeral services were held Monday, April 26, at 11 a.m. at Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home with Dr. W. Emmett M. Diggs officiating. Burial was in Forest Lawn Cemetery. The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, memorial donations be made to Faith Wesleyan Church Building Fund, 1099 Kempsville Road, Norfolk, VA 23502. Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home in Norfolk was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Ascue | Nancy K. | 24 Apr 1999 | Nancy K. Ascue, age 59, of Wardell, died Saturday, April 24, 1999 at her home following a brief illness. Mrs. Ascue was a native of Smyth County, the daughter of the late Enoch and Mary Branscum Horne. She was a graduate of VPI with a master’s degree and was a retired agricultural and 4-H extension agent having served in Russell and Tazewell Counties for nearly 40 years. She was an adjunct instructor at Southwest Virginia Community College and Virginia Highlands Community College. She was past president of the National 4-H Extension Agents Association and was owner of Ascue’s Antiques at Wardell. Mrs. Ascue was a long time member of the Belfast United Methodist Church where she served in many capacities as church lay leader. She was presently chairperson of the Missions Committee and teacher of the Ladies Bible Class. She is survived by her husband, W. George Ascue; several cousins and numerous friends and neighbors. A memorial service was held Tuesday, April 27, at 7 p.m. at the Belfast United Methodist Church with the Rev. Janice Robertson officiating. Graveside services and burial will be held today, April 28, at 11 a.m. at the Blue Springs Cemetery near Sugar Grove. Singleton Funeral Service in Cedar Bluff is in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Hoback | Ronald Gene | 24 Apr 1999 | Ronald Gene Hoback, age 51, of Rural Retreat, died Saturday, April 24, 1999 at Smyth County Community Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Madeline B. Hoback, Rural Retreat; one daughter, Teresa Hoback, Vinton; his father, Numia Hoback, Marion; one sister, Joyce Yeary, Rose Hill; one brother, Richard Hoback, Chilhowie; two stepdaughters, Heather Dickson and Erica Dickson, both of Rural Retreat; two stepsons, Justin Burton, Rural Retreat, and Joey Thomas, Salem. Funeral services were conducted at 7 p.m. Sunday, April 25, at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jimmy Lundy officiating. Graveside services were held Monday, April 26, at 11 a.m. at the Middlefork Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Repass | Lettie | 24 Apr 1999 | Lettie Bruce Repass, age 93, of Ceres, died Saturday, April 24, 1999 in Wythe County Community Hospital. Mrs. Repass was born in Ceres, a daughter of the late James Wriley and Dora Umbarger Bruce. She was a lifelong resident of Bland County, a member of Bethany United Methodist Church in Ceres, and a member of the Virginia Homemakers Association. She was the widow of Roy F. Repass and Roger A. Repass. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Claude and Joubert Bruce. Surviving are two daughters, Esther Umbarger and Frieda Hanshew, both of Ceres; two sons, Buck Repass of Ceres, and Ken Repass of Marion; one stepdaughter, Mallie Tibbs of Bastian; one stepson, Arten Repass of Ceres; 13 grandchildren; 25 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren; two sons-in-law, Thornton Umbarger and Danny Hanshew, both of Ceres; two daughters-in-law, Sue Repass, Ceres, and Rita Repass, Marion; one stepdaughter-in-law, Jonan Repass of Ceres. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, April 27, at 11 a.m. in Bethany United Methodist Church in Ceres with the Rev. Larry Patton officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Bland was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Halsey | James Franklin | 25 Apr 1999 | Mr. James Franklin Halsey, age 79, of Ashe Living Center, Jefferson, N.C., died Sunday evening, April 25, 1999, in that facility. He is survived by four daughters, Carleta Halsey, Judy Halsey and Jaylene Warden, all of Piney Creek, N.C., and Debbie Absher of Sparta, N.C.; one step-daughter, Diane Pendry of North Wilkesboro, N.C.; six grandchildren; one great- grandson; four brothers, Robert, Henry, Bert and Artie Halsey, all of Roanoke, Va.; one sister, Rose Zella Bryan of Roanoke, Va. Several nieces and nephews also survives. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday evening, April 27, 1999 at 7:30 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel. A graveside service will be conducted Wednesday morning at 10:00 a.m. at the Piney Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, and at other times at the home of a daughter, Jaylene Warden, 9721 N.C. Hwy 113, Piney Creek, N.C. The family requests no flowers, however, memorials may be made to Grandview Memorial Funeral Home for funeral expenses. | |
| Mills | Sammy E. | 25 Apr 1999 | Sammy E. Mills died April 25, 1999 in Marion. He is survived by his wife, Katherine R. Mills; three grandchildren; one brother; two sisters; his mother; and four stepchildren. Graveside services were conducted Tuesday, April 27, at 4 p.m. in Wassum Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Somervell | Carolyn | 25 Apr 1999 | Carolyn Tilson Somervell, age 32, died Sunday, April 25, 1999 at the home of her mother in Marion. She is survived by her husband, David L. Somervell of Saltville; her mother, Ada Farmer Tilson of Marion; four sisters, Sharon Kegley, Sebrena Hall and Stella James, all of Marion, and Jane Parris of Chilhowie; two brothers, Charles Tilson of Marion, and Kent Tilson of Chilhowie; several nieces and nephews; two special friends, Linda Snavely and Nancy Goodman; her dog, Snapper. Funeral services will be held today, April 28, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Herman Cress, the Rev. Joe Wymer and the Rev. George E. Osborn officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Billings | James Ervin | 26 Apr 1999 | Mr. James Ervin Billings, age 63, of 104 Old Quarry Rd. Sparta, N.C., died Monday evening, April 26, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann and Charlie Wynn of Crockett, Va.; one son, Gary Billings of Mouth of Wilson, Va.; his mother, Zollie Rector Billings of Sparta, N.C.; two sisters, Lockie Boyles of Fries, Va., and Iva Jean Billings of Marion, Va.; one brother, Bill Billings of Sparta, N.C.; one half-brother, Larry Rector of Eden, N.C.; two half-sisters, Vina Hamm of Eden, N.C., and Gracie Ross of Lenoir, N.C.; a special niece and friend, Wilma Roark and Ted Burnsed, of Sparta, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Thursday evening, April 29, 1999, at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Salem Cemetery near Independence, Va. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Call | Charles Severt | 26 Apr 1999 | Charles Severt Call, age 70, of Saltville, died Monday, April 26, 1999 at Francis Marion Manor. He is survived by three brothers, Ronald Call and Jim Call, both of Saltville, and Doug Call of Chilhowie; one sister, Mary Kate Goff, Ft. Pierce, Fla.; special companion, Goldie Roark; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, April 29, at 2 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Wade Kestner officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 tonight at Henderson Funeral Home. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Mullins | William Earl | 27 Apr 1999 | William Earl Mullins, age 77, of Rural Retreat, died Tuesday, April 27, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Willie L. Mullins of Rural Retreat; four sons, Roger Mullins of Chilhowie, Richard Mullins, James Mullins and Curtis Mullins, all of Rural Retreat; five grandchildren; eight great- grandchildren. Funeral service will be held today, May 1, at 10 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with burial in Zion Methodist Cemetery in Nebo. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Thomas | Ruth | 6 Feb 1916 | 28 Apr 1999 | Ruth Maiden Thomas, age 83, died Wednesday, April 28, 1999 at her home in Lorain, Ohio under the care of New Life Hospice. Mrs. Thomas was born Feb 6, 1916 in Saltville and has lived in Lorain since 1996, moving there from Clarksfield where she resided since 1964. She was the former minister of the Healing Waters Temple in Lorain and was also a homemaker. Mrs. Thomas was preceded in death by her husband, James M. Thomas in 1975; a son, James L. Thomas; her parents, Frank and Callie Joiner Maiden; and three brothers, Lawrence, Ernest and Ralph. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Myron (Joyce) Brand and Mrs. Charles (Diane) Schaffer, both of Lorain, Ohio; four sons, Walter Thomas of Wellington, Ohio, William Thomas of Norwalk, Ohio, Clarence Thomas of Clarksfield, Ohio and Ted Thomas of Sheffield Village, Ohio; two sisters, Nelda Maiden of Willow Springs, N.C., and Juanita Hogston of Saltville; 29 grandchildren; 36 great-grandchildren; four great-great- grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, May 1, at 10:30 a.m. at the Gerber-Smith Funeral Home with Evangelist Billy Thomas, grandson, officiating. Burial will follow at the Clarksfield Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the donor’s favorite charity. Gerber-Smith Funeral Home in Wakeman, Ohio is in charge of arrangements. |
| Crouse | Donna Ward | 28 Apr 1999 | Mrs. Donna Ward Crouse, age 82, of 151 Lucas St., Sparta, N.C., died Wednesday afternoon, April 28, 1999 at her home. She was the widow of Robert Earl Crouse. She is survived by one son, Jackson Earl Crouse of Sparta; one daughter and son-in-law, Alicia and Jerry Suddreth of Spartanburg, S.C.; four grandchildren, Donna Edwards, Wayne Crouse, Karen McGrady and Sandra Combs; five great grandchildren; two brothers, Ralph and Gene Ward, both of Independence, Va.; two sisters, Zelle Sparks and Marie Hudson, both of Sparta, N.C. Several nieces and nephews also survives. Funeral services will be conducted 11:00 a.m. Saturday, May 1, 1999, at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Sparta Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Friday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, and at other times at the home place, 151 Lucas St. Sparta. | |
| Micallef | Victor Edward | 28 Apr 1999 | Victor Edward Micallef, age 69, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, April 28, 1999 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Micallef was a veteran of the U.S. Navy and a retiree from Ford Motor Company in Detroit, Mich. He is survived by his wife, Mary G. Micallef, Marion; two stepdaughters, Maxine McMullen, Chilhowie, and Betty Jean Young, Ohio; three stepsons, Bobby Willoughby, Junior Hamilton, both of Ohio, and Roy Lee Hatfield, Kentucky. Graveside services were held Friday, April 30, at 2 p.m. in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery in Chilhowie with Francis Marion VFW Post 4667 conducting military honors. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Taylor | Frank Andrew | 28 Apr 1999 | Frank Andrew Taylor, age 75, of Saltville, died Wednesday, April 28, 1999 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Taylor was a member of the Roberts Chapel United Methodist Church, a veteran of World War II, and the Korean Conflict. Surviving are his wife, Sue Hayden Taylor; one son, Michael Taylor, Chilhowie; one daughter and son-in-law, Jeff and Delores Phillips, Salem; two grandchildren, Kristin and Kimberly Phillips; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, May 1, at 2 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with the Rev. Bill Cahill and the Rev. Luther Watson officiating. Burial will follow in the Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Roberts Chapel United Methodist Church or the Saltville Rescue Squad. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Finley | James Samuel “Jim” | 25 Aug 1928 | 30 Apr 1999 | James “Jim” Samuel Finley, age 70, of the Middle Fork Community in Whitetop, died Friday, April 30, 1999 at his home. Mr. Finley was born Aug. 26, 1928 in Whitetop, the son of John Harrison and Susie Blevins Finley. Surviving are his wife, Artie Finley, of the home; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Wayne and Debbie Finley, Thomasville, N.C., Jesse Finley, Mike Finley, both of Whitetop, and Jimmy and Melissa Finley, Lansing, N.C.; two daughters and a son-in-law, Sue Miller, and Brenda and Tim Walls, all of Whitetop; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Marie McDaniel, Konnarock, and Pearl and George Mullins, Lenoir, N.C.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, May 2, at 2 p.m. in Helton Valley Baptist Church in Whitetop with the Rev. Rex Hall, the Rev. T.A. Pennington and the Rev. Wayne Roark officiating. Interment was in the Walls Cemetery. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Combs | Henry Pete, Sr. | 30 Apr 1999 | Henry Pete Combs Sr., age 71, died Friday, April 30, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Combs was preceded in death by his first wife, Lola Gentry Combs. He retired from Rose Lawn Cemetery and Virginia Monument Company with 31 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Combs of Marion; four daughters, Ruth Ann Adkins of Amelia, Tammy Lee Craighead of Roanoke, Mary Elizabeth Norman and Kimberly Combs, both of Marion; three sons, Robert Eugene Combs Sr., Henry Pete Combs Jr., and Richard Wayne Combs, all of Marion; two stepsons, Walter Bridgeman and Robert Thomas, both of Marion; one brother, Grover Combs of Joppa, Md.; several half-brothers and half-sisters including Connie Smith of Maryland; 12 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, May 3, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Curtis Adkins and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Dickey | Franklin Edward | 30 Apr 1999 | Franklin Edward Dickey, age 64, of Damascus, died Friday, April 30, 1999 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Dickey was a resident of Grundy before moving to Washington County four years ago. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran Surviving are two daughters, Patty Lester and Angie Counts, both of Abingdon; four sons, William “Huey” Dickey of Damascus, David Dickey of Columbus, Ga., Chris Dickey of Bristol, and Chad Dickey of Abingdon; one sister, Ruby Peters of Staunton; six grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted Monday, May 3, at 2 p.m. in Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill with Pastor Jimmy Davidson and the Rev. Jason Nuley officiating. Campbell Funeral Home in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wymer | Carol | 30 Apr 1999 | Carol Dalton Wymer, age 56, of Atkins, died Friday, April 30, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Wymer was employed with Virginia House Furniture with 19 years of service. She is survived by her husband, Johnny H. Wymer of Atkins; one son, Allen J. Dalton of Marion; one stepdaughter, Nina Michelle Wymer of Maryland; one stepson, Johnny A. Wymer of Atkins; one sister, Jean Havens of Marion; three brothers, Jack Dalton, Garnett Dalton and James Dalton, all of Marion; two step-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 4, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cregger | Melvin S. | 2 May 1999 | Melvin S. Cregger, age 85, of Rich Valley, died Sunday, May 2, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital Mr. Cregger was preceded in death by his wife Betty and an infant son, Melvin Jr. Surviving are two daughters, Claudine Tibbs, Ceres, and Gussie Campbell, Marion; four grandchildren, Joey Tibbs, Sheila Campbell, Rick Campbell, and Betty Cassell; eight great- grandchildren; one brother, Casper Cregger, Nebo; one sister, Claire Sullivan, Hemet, Calif. Funeral services will be held today, May 5, at 11 a.m. in the Goodwill Baptist Church with the Rev. Steve Hutton officiating. Burial will follow in the Cregger Family Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Horne | Janey L. | 3 May 1999 | Janey L. Horne, age 67, of Rural Retreat, died Monday, May 3, 1999 at the home of her son in Pawleys Island, S.C. Mrs. Horne was born in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of the late William Adams and Dollie Sage Sines. She was preceded in death by her husband, James B. (Jimmy) Horne. Surviving are one daughter, Vicki Lynn Horne, Mt. Airy, N.C.; two sons and daughters-in- law, Glenn P. and Diane Horne, Charlotte, N.C., and Gary L. and Lynne Horne, Pawleys Island, S.C.; one granddaughter, Rebecca Christine Horne; one brother, James K. Sines, Pennsylvania; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 6, at the Blue Springs United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bill Perkins and the Rev. Hallett G. Hullinger officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the American Cancer Society. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Jerrell | Dixie Faye Tolbert | 3 May 1999 | Dixie Faye Tolbert Jerrell, age 76, of Chilhowie, formerly of Rural Retreat, died Monday, May 3, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She is survived by five grandchildren: Rosa Thomas, Chilhowie, Diane Lyman, Piney Flats, Tenn., Becky Belcher, Bristol, Tenn., Joseph McClanahan, Glade Spring, and Kathy Neece, Abingdon; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Georgia Michaels, Chilhowie; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 6, at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Steve Hutton officiating. Interment followed in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Anderson | Robert Edward | 4 May 1999 | Robert Edward Anderson, age 46, of Bloomington, Calif., died Tuesday, May 4, 1999. Mr. Anderson was born in Rich Valley, a son of the late James and Ethel Mae Anderson. He was preceded in death by a sister, Polly Lindsey; three brothers, Harvey, David and Willis Anderson. Surviving are his wife, Darlene Anderson of Bloomington, Calif.; one son, James R. “Jake” Anderson, of the home; one daughter, Kristy Lynn Anderson, of the home; four brothers, Kenneth “Pete” Anderson and Chuck Anderson, both of Marion, Preston Anderson of Merritt Island, Fla., and Henry Anderson of Hiram, Ga.; three sisters, Opel Hughes of Winterhaven, Fla., Connie Null of Marion and Judy Craver of Seven Mile Ford; one granddaughter, Adreana Michelle Anderson; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, May 12, at 2 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Andy Sanbower officiating. Burial will be in Ridgedale Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Service in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bell | Nella Goodman | 4 May 1999 | Mrs. Nella Goodman Bell, age 78, of 114 James St. Sparta, N.C., died Tuesday morning, May 4, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She is survived by her husband, Walter L. Bell of the home; two daughters, Judy Billings of Sparta, and Sue Strate of West Point, Utah; three brothers, Wilborn Goodman of Sparta, Clyde Ray Goodman of Florida, and Millard Alexander Goodman of Drexel, N.C.; and several grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday morning, May 6, at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church of Sparta, with burial in the Sparta Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Thursday morning at the First Baptist Church of Sparta. The family would appreciate no food or visitors at the home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First Baptist Church , P.O. Box 668, Sparta, N.C., 28675, or to the Alleghany Memorial Hospital Day Care Service, P.O. Box 9, Sparta, N.C., 28675. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home of Sparta is charge of the arrangements. | |
| Gentry | Jack Roger | 4 May 1999 | Jack Roger Gentry, age 63, of Glade Spring, died Tuesday, May 4, 1999 in the Abingdon Manor. Mr. Gentry was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was a member of the Smyth’s Chapel United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Hattie Hayden Gentry and was employed with Marion Composites with 42 years of service. Surviving are two stepsons, Wesley Reedy, Glade Spring, and Shawn Selecman, Saltville; six brothers, Charles Gentry, Jim Gentry, both of Glade Spring, Lyhue Gentry, Glenn Gentry, both of Meadowview, Bob Gentry, Crossnore, N.C., and Clyde Gentry, Portsmouth; three sisters, Kate Hancock, Glade Spring, Anavene Lester, Emory, and Ruby Keesee, Saltville; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted Thursday, May 6, at 11 a.m. in the Mount Rose Cemetery with the Rev. James L. Bennington officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, P.O. Box 1249, Abingdon, VA 24212-1249. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Payne | Joseph H. | 4 May 1999 | Joseph H. Payne, age 85, of Hampton, formerly of Rural Retreat, died Tuesday, May 4, 1999 in the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Hampton. Mr. Payne was born in Rural Retreat, the son of the late Silas and Fannie Shupe Payne. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, World War II, and was preceded in death by two brothers, Ellis Payne and Stanley Payne, and one sister, Grace Mazza. He is survived by several nieces and nephews: George Mazza, Whiting, N.J., Frank Mazza, Clifton, N.H., Nancy Luppino, Potomac, Md., Frances Perry, Parma, Ohio, Stanley M. Payne, Newark, Del., Jimmy Payne, Bill Payne, Donald Payne, Judy Hall, Ronnie Payne and Lonnie Payne, all of Bluefield; one sister-in-law, Virginia Payne, Bluefield; several cousins. Graveside services were held Monday, May 10, at 10 a.m. at the Mt. Zion Community Church Cemetery in Rural Retreat with the Rev. Michael Hoyle officiating. Graveside military rites were conducted by Marion VFW Post #4667. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Breedlove | Annie Doane | 5 May 1999 | Annie Doane Breedlove, age 79, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, May 5, 1999 at the Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen Thomas Breedlove. Mrs. Breedlove attended Mt. Pleasant Union Church. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Lawrence (Joyce) Keith, Saltville, and Mrs. James (Sylvia) Heath, Chilhowie; one son, James T. Breedlove, Marion; a special sister, Eva Hammonds, Saltville; two sisters, Lillian Woodward, Saltville, and Doris Huffman, Fredricksburg; three brothers, Oliver Doane, Bill Doane and Harold Doane, all of Saltville; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday, May 7, at 7 p.m. at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kyle French and the Rev. Paul Doane officiating. Graveside rites will be conducted today, May 8, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Dinkins | Martha Elouise | 6 May 1999 | Martha Elouise Dinkins, age 73, of Saltville, died Thursday, May 6, 1999 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Dinkins was a member of Chilhowie Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Ben Dinkins. She is survived by one daughter, Geneva Keesee, Saltville; two granddaughters, Velma Keesee and Mariena Blevins, both of Saltville. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, May 9, at 2 p.m. in the chapel of Mount Rose Cemetery and Mausoleum with the Rev. Chuck Herrell officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the Chilhowie Baptist Church. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hawk | Lester Spotted “Joe” | 6 May 1999 | Lester “Joe” Spotted Hawk, age 73, of Ceres, died Thursday, May 6, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife Pauline, and a son Danny. He is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Tim and Cindy Hawk, Bellcourt, N.D., Kenneth and Joyce Hawk, Jack Hawk and Gail Hawk, all of Ceres; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; special thanks to Geneva Cullop and Mary “Libby” Delp. Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 9, at 2 p.m. in Zion United Methodist Church with President Steven Martin of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Saltville Rescue Squad. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sprinkle | Elbert Stanley | 12 Jul 1907 | 7 May 1999 | Elbert Stanley Sprinkle, age 91, died Friday, May 7, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Sprinkle was born July 12, 1907, the youngest child of the late Elbert Tarter and Lydie Ellen Falke Sprinkle. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Bill, Walter and Conley and his sister, Mary. Mr. Sprinkle lived all his life on his family’s farm in the Greenwood Community and was an active member of the Greenwood United Methodist Church. He was retired from Marion Bottling Company. He is survived by his wife, Audrey F. Sprinkle of Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Walter and Rebecca Sprinkle of Marion; one grandson, Brian Walter Sprinkle; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, May 10, at 11 a.m. at Greenwood United Methodist Church with the Rev. Carol Ferguson and Dr. Wayne Cummings officiating. Burial followed in Greenwood United Methodist Church Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to the Greenwood United Methodist Church, c/o Nina Crabtree, Treasurer, 375 Boxwood Lane, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. |
| Hawks | Marie Roberts | 7 May 1999 | Mrs. Marie Roberts Medley Hawks, age 79, of 13014 Hwy. 18 N., Ennice, N.C., died Friday Morning, May 7, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Imogene and Bill Johnson of Sparta, N.C.; two sons, Dwayne Medley of Ennice, N.C., and Junior Medley of Greensboro, N.C.; one step-daughter and spouse, Betty Ruth and Kyle Murray of Ennice, N.C.; one step-son, Robert Edgar Hawks of Mt. Airy, N.C.; one sister, Mable Caudill Funk of Galax, Va.; two special family friends, Helen Moxley and Grace Cole; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren, six step grandchildren; and thirteen step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday Morning, May 9, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Mtn. View Regular Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. Saturday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Lewis | Lady Elizabeth Maupin | 7 May 1999 | 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. | |
| Saint John | Michael R. | 7 May 1999 | Michael R. St. John, age 43, died Friday, May 7, 1999 at his home in Chilhowie. Mr. St. John was a member of Beulah Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a sister, Julia St. John. Surviving are his wife, Naomi Bowers StJohn; one son and daughter-in-law, Jeremy M. and Billie StJohn of Abingdon; his parents, Carl Ray and Doreen Collins StJohn of Chilhowie; two sisters and brother-in-law, Cathy and Michael Quinton of Chilhowie and Debra StJohn of Bluefield; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted Sunday, May 9, at 6 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery with the Rev. Warren Wilson officiating. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to Hospice of Southwest Virginia. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Legard | Walter Thomas | 14 Apr 1932 | 8 May 1999 | 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. |
| McCready | Grace Lucille | 8 May 1999 | Grace Lucille McCready, age 75, of Saltville, died Saturday, May 8, 1999 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mrs. McCready was the widow of Ernest I. McCready. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Fred H. Sult, Greek M. Sult and E. Neal Sult. Surviving are three sons, Wesley O. McCready of Parkersburg, W.Va., David I. McCready of Charleston, W.Va., and Timmy K. McCready of Saltville; three sisters, Anna Mae Smith of Roanoke, Helen Meler of Orange Park, Fla., and Doris Reidel of Virginia Beach; one brother, Vance Sult of Rural Retreat; four grandchildren, Carolina McCready, Matthew McCready, Mariana McCready and John Wayne McCready; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, May 11, at 2 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Bobby Collins officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery. Memorials may be made to Saltville Rescue Squad or the American Cancer Society. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Royal | Howard Farley | 8 May 1999 | Elder Howard Farley Royal, age 89 of 184 Sunset Dr., Sparta, N.C., died Saturday evening, May 8, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. He is survived by his wife, Jettie Ham Evans Royal of the home; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Carl and Loueen Royal and James Royal of Cody, Wyoming, John Royal of Glade Valley, N.C., Clarence and Chris Royal of Love Valley, N.C., and Mrs. Ozie Royal, widow of Vernon Royal of North Wilkesboro, N.C.; four step-children, Roscoe Dean Evans and Mae Evans, both of Manassas, Va., Reba Evans of Galax, Va., and Linda Annas of Windber, Pa.; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; one sister, Mae Miles of Glade Valley, N.C.; two brothers, Griffis Royal of Valley Springs, California and Harden Royal of Hays, N.C.; several nieces; nephews; cousins; and friends. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday Morning, May 11, at 11:00 a.m. at the Cherry Lane Union Baptist Church, with burial in the Church Cemetery. The body will be placed in the Church just in time for the funeral services. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9:00 p.m. Monday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. The body will be taken to the home, immediately following the visitation. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Cherry Lane Union Baptist Church or Cemetery fund, or to a charity of the donor’s choice. | |
| Humphreys | W.R., Jr. | 9 May 1999 | W.R. Humphreys Jr., age 73, died Sunday, May 9, 1999 at his home in Rural Retreat. Mr. Humphreys was born in Max Meadows, the son of the late William Raper Sr. and Dovie Richardson Humphreys. He was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church in Cedar Spring, a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army, and had retired from the Brunswick Corporation in Marion. He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Evangeline Groseclose Humphreys, of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Annette and Jim Mabe, Chilhowie; two sons and daughters-in-law, Curtis W. and Nancy Humphreys, Wytheville, and Troy and Amy Humphreys, Rural Retreat; one sister, Betty Jean Humphreys, Wytheville; one brother, Paul L. Humphreys, Rural Retreat; one granddaughter, Stacey Burton; two step-granddaughters, Casey and Jenny Mabe; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 11, at 2 p.m. at the Asbury United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bill Perkins officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery with graveside military rites being conducted by Marion VFW Post 4667. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Emergency Services or to the Asbury United Methodist Church. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wright | Maude | 9 May 1999 | Mrs. Maude Taylor Wright, age 69, of 932 Old Mill Road, Glade Valley, N.C., died Sunday evening, May 9, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She is survived by her husband, Odell Wright of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Howard McGrady of Hickory, N.C.; two granddaughters, Michelle Pruitt of Glade Valley, N.C., and Amanda MCGrady of Hickory, N.C.; one great-granddaughter, Rayni Pruitt of Glade Valley, N.C.; and two sisters, Georgia Murphy of Glade Valley, N.C., and Shirley Pruitt of Traphill, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, May 12, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral HomeL, with burial in the Rich Hill Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Galyean | Evelyn McCullouch | 10 May 1999 | Mrs. Evelyn McCullouch Galyean, age 89, of 5804 Delhart Rd., Galax, Va., died Monday morning, May 10, 1999, at the Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax, Va. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law: Della and Kyle Whitaker, and Lavon and Roy Montgomery, all of Galax, Va.; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon, May 12, at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home with burial in the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Cemetery in the Baywood, Va., community. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to the Baywood Rescue Squad, c/o Swanson Murray, Grammar Lane, Baywood, Va., 24333 | |
| Peel | Frances Ellen | 13 May 1915 | 12 May 1999 | Frances Ellen Salmons Peel, age 83, widow of Thomas Edward Peel Jr., died Wednesday, May 12, 1999 at her home in Marion. Mrs. Peel was born May 13, 1915 in Poca, W.Va. She spent most of her life in Huntington, W.Va., before retiring to North Myrtle Beach, S.C. She attended Marshall College in Huntington, W.Va. She was the first female chemist to work in the lab at International Nickel Corporation during World War II. Mrs. Peel is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Mike McCord of Marion; three sisters, Nettie Broyhill of Chevy Chase, Md., Eloise Large of Poland, Ohio and Nancy Murphy of Marietta, Ohio; two grandchildren, Michael McCord Jr., and Elizabeth Ellen Peel McCord, both of Marion; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, May 14, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Dr. Angus Shaw officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Royal Oak Presbyterian Church Scholarship Fund, 139 W. Main St., Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. |
| Stringer | R.C. “Charlie” | 12 May 1999 | R.C. “Charlie” Stringer, age 74, of Konnarock, died Wednesday, May 12, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Stringer was a lifelong resident of Washington County, a son of the late Irvin and Ida Able Stringer, and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He retired as a park ranger from Hungry Mother State Park in Marion. Surviving are his wife, Gladys L. Stringer; one son, Irvin W. Stringer of Abingdon; one sister, Beryl Hayes of Konnarock; three grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, May 13, in Azen Baptist Church with the Rev. Ronnie Blevins and the Rev. Les Ketron officiating. Graveside services were conducted Friday, May 14, at 11 a.m. in Azen Cemetery in Konnarock. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Parris | Kermit O. | 13 May 1999 | Kermit O. Parris, age 55, died Thursday, May 13, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He lived most of his life in Washington County and was a son of the late Paul J. Parris and Susie Lee Rybun Parris. He lived in Smyth County the past four years and attended Faith Church in Jesus Name. Surviving are his wife, Helen Rhea Parris; two sons, Billy Parris of Chilhowie and Paul Parris of Glade Spring; two granddaughters, Tiffany Jean Sue Parris and Amber Lewayne Parris; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted today, May 15, at 4 p.m. in Mountain View Baptist Cemetery with Pastor Johnny Persinger officiating. Family and friends may assemble at the Funeral Home at 3:30 p.m. to go in procession. Farris Funeral Home in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Reedy | Jesse J. | 22 Dec 1919 | 14 May 1999 | Jesse J. Reedy, age 79, of Whitetop, died Friday, May 14, 1999 at Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson, N.C. Mr. Reedy was born Dec 22, 1919 at Konnarock, the son of Isaac and Bertie Blevins Reedy. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. Surviving are his wife, Bertha Sadler Reedy, of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and David Thompson, Rugby; one son and daughter-in-law, Bob and Sheila Reedy, Rugby; one granddaughter and spouse, Beverly and Steve Talley, Elkin, N.C.; two sisters and brother-in-law, Ellen Pennington, Marion, and Mildred and Edward Finley, Fayetteville, N.C.; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services were held Monday, May 17, at 11 .am. in Helton Valley Baptist Church with the Rev. Rex Hall and the Rev. Lloyd Day officiating. Interment was in Cole Cemetery. Military rites were conducted at the graveside by Grayson County VFW Post #7726. Memorial contributions may be made to Helton Valley Baptist Church, c/o Dennis Blevins, Treasurer, Hiley Branch Road, Whitetop, VA 24292 or to the charity of donor’s choice. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Calloway | Etta Lou Brooks | 14 May 1999 | Mrs. Etta Lou Brooks Calloway, age 93, died Friday, May 14, 1999, in St. Mary’s Hospital in Norton, Va. She was formerly a resident of Pine Swamp Community of Sparta, NC before making her home in Norton. She was a member of Union Primitive Baptist Church in Whitehead , NC. She was preceded in death by husbands Alvin C. Edwards and Charles C. Calloway, and granddaughter Mrs. Clifford (Phyllis Ann) Shell. Surviving: daughter: Mrs. Howard (Velma Edwards) Callaway, Norton, Va.; granddaughters: Mrs. Tim (Rosa) Carpenter, Fredricksburg, Va., Mrs. Robert (Carolyn) Brummitte, Big Stone Gap, Va., and Jeanne Callaway, Norton, Va.; six great grandchildren; sister: Margie Holloway, Waynesboro, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 pm Sunday, May 16, 1999 at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel, with burial in the Union Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 pm Saturday at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Phipps | Charles F. | 14 May 1999 | Charles F. Phipps, age 75, died Friday, May 14, 1999 in Eustis, Fla. Mr. Phipps was born in Atkins. He lived in Lynchburg before moving to Florida in 1970. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Olie S. Phipps, Eustis, Fla.; one daughter, Charlotte Vander Maas, Eustis, Fla.; one brother, James Phipps, Live Oak, Fla.; one sister, Rose Emma Hogan, Jacksonville, Fla.; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 18, at 11 a.m. in Harden-Pauli Funeral Home chapel with burial in Seneca Cemetery in Eustis, Fla. Harden-Pauli Funeral Home in Eustis, Fla., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Gobble | E. Garland | 15 May 1999 | E. Garland Gobble, 77, died Saturday, May 15, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Bristol VA and retired from Big Jack Manufacturing Co. (Imperial Reading) and the City of Bristol Virginia. He was a charter member of Church of Glad Tidings in Bristol TN, and was a member of First Assembly of God in Bristol VA. Surviving are his wife, Helen Louise Thomas Gobble; two daughters, Sarah Williams of Bristol VA and Ruth Anne G. Henley of Hillsville, VA; three sons, the Rev. Steven E. Gobble of Abingdon and Larry W. “Buddy” Gobble and Charles L.R. Gobble, both of Bristol VA; a sister, Clara Estelle Leslie of Hopewell, VA; a brother, James W. Gobble of Bristol VA; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Blevins Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Jeff Carico will officiate. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday in Blevins Funeral Home. Bristol Herald Courier May 17, 1999 Gobble, E. Garland Funeral services for E. Garland Gobble will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Blevins Funeral Home Chapel. Pastor Jeff Carico, the Rev. John A. Thrasher and pastor Roger Williams will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mr. Gobble, of Bristol Virginia, died Saturday, May 15, 1999. Pallbearers will be Michael Gobble, Steven Gobble Jr., Glen Williams, Billy Thomas Jr., Auburn Wagner and Kimbal Taylor. Honorary pallbearers will be David Martin, Samuel Thomas Jr., Billy Thomas Sr., Douglas Thomas, David Thomas and John Williams. Blevins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Bristol Herald Courier May 18, 1999 | |
| Delp | Jimmy Clay | 16 May 1999 | Jimmy Clay Delp, age 55, of 385 Stratford Rd., Sparta, N.C. died Sunday, May 16, 1999, at his home. He is survived by two sons, James and Michael Delp of Sparta; one granddaughter, Victoria Delp of Sparta; his father, Charlie Delp of Sparta; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Shirley and Clifford Rector and Linda Huff of Sparta, N.C.; and one brother, Joe Allen Delp of Sparta. He was preceeded in death by his mother, Lissie Brown Delp. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Piney Creek Methodist Church Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034. The family will receive friends from 7:00-8:30 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. The family will be at the home of Shirley and Cliff Rector on Stratford Road, Sparta, N.C. | |
| Hopkins | Charmie Wyatt | 16 May 1999 | Charmie Wyatt Hopkins died Sunday, May 16, 1999 at her home in Newark, Del. Surviving are her husband, Clifford Hopkins; one daughter, Mrs. George (Karolyn) Atkins of Newark; three sisters, Mabel Dolinger and Mildred Taylor, both of Newark, and Mamie Blevins of Chilhowie. Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 20, in McCrery Funeral Home in Wilmington, Del. This is a courtesy announcement by Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie. | |
| Freeman | Arie Louise Hutton | 17 May 1999 | Artie Louise Hutton Freeman, died Monday, May 17, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Freeman was a lifelong resident of Smyth County. She was a homemaker and a caregiver. She was a member of Middlefork Baptist Church and was the widow of Clayton Freeman. Mrs. Freeman was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Carla F. Sweet; one grandson, Charles Price; one great-granddaughter, Jenny Sweet. Surviving are Herbert E. (Henry) and Sylvia Freeman of Marion; Robert T. (Bob) Freeman of Seven Mile Ford; Wiley and Mary Louise F. Price of Abingdon; George B. (G.B.) and Faye Freeman of Rural Retreat; one sister, Marie Bare of Marion; four grandchildren; a special friend, Farris Scyphers of Marion. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, May 18, at 8 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home. Graveside services will be conducted today, May 19, at 11 a.m. in South Fork Cemetery with the Rev. Jerry Creasy and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the South Fork Cemetery at 406 Mosswood Lane, Marion, VA 24354, Attn: Paul Sturgill. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| McElraft | Betty Jean | 17 May 1999 | Betty Jean McElraft, age 60, of Hayes, died Monday, May 17, 1999. Mrs. McElraft was a native of Marion. She was a middle peninsula resident for many years having previously lived in Newport News. She was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church. Mrs. McElraft was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur B. McElraft Sr., and a daughter, Brenda Bray. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Brian and Aleta G. Young, Hayes; one son, Arthur B. McElraft Jr., Hayes; her father and stepmother, Lewis C. and Margie Musser of Woodbridge; one sister, Eliza Anne Bolton, Apache Junction, Ariz.; two daughters-in-law, Jean Willis and Cheryl McElraft; six grandchildren: Bobby McElraft, Ryan McElraft, Stephen Bray, Daniel Bray, Roni Bray, and Jesse Jenkins; one great-grandson, Dylan Bray. Graveside services will be held today, May 22, at 2 p.m. in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association of Virginia, 5349 E. Princess Anne Road, Norfolk, VA 23502. W.J. Smith & Son Funeral Home in Hayes is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bodmer | Janice L. | 18 May 1999 | Janice L. Bodmer, age 59, died Tuesday, May 18, 1999 at her home in Konnarock. Mrs. Bodmer was born in Elkhart, Texas, the daughter of the late Carl and Lila Trible Easley. She lived in League City, Texas for several years before moving to Konnarock in 1994. She was a member of the League City United Methodist Church. Surviving are her husband, James E. Bodmer; two sons, Jim Bodmer of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and Tony Bodmer of League City, Texas; one sister, Fern McCoin of Houston, Texas; one brother, Eulan L. Easley of Elkhart, Texas; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Friday, May 21, at 8 p.m. in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel in Damascus with Pastor Wil Robertson and Pastor Garland Day officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, May 24, in Strong Memorial Park in Slocum, Texas. Memorial contributions may be sent to Mount Rogers Volunteer Fire Department. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Firestone | Ethel C. | 19 May 1999 | Ethel C. Firestone, age 84, of Roanoke, died Wednesday, May 19, 1999 in a Roanoke Nursing Home. She was the widow of Stewart M. Firestone. Surviving are two daughters, Mary Devault of Goodview, and Linda Pierce of Roanoke; three sons, Clarence Firestone, Marion, Mitchell Firestone of Falls Church, and David Firestone of Herndon, W.Va.; 27 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today, May 22, at 11 a.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial will follow in Attoway Cemetery. | |
| Gentry | Pearl | 20 May 1999 | Pearl Gentry, age 96, died Thursday, May 20, 1999 at her home in Glade Spring. Mrs. Gentry was the widow of Elbert Gentry and was preceded in death by two daughters, Ina Lutrell and Virginia Gentry, and a stepdaughter Guthrie Thompson. She was a retired minister from the Church of God of Prophecy. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Daisy and William Barbrow, Glade Spring; one brother, Fleetwood Stanley, New Castle; one sister, Orpha Hill, Lake Wales, Fla.; five grandchildren: Gloria Sanders, Scottsboro, Ala., Joan Scott, Huntland, Tenn., Monica Ashley, Marion, Mike Barbrow, Glade Spring, and Mark Barbrow, Virginia Beach; 13 great- grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, May 23, at 2 p.m. at The Church of God of Prophecy, Glade Spring, with the Rev. Geary Jonas and the Rev. Jerry Anders officiating. Interment followed at Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Chapman | James Otis “Jim” | 21 May 1999 | James “Jim” Otis Chapman, age 64, died Friday, May 21, 1999 at his home in Saltville. Surviving are five brothers: Franklin Chapman, Melvin Chapman, John Chapman, Charles Chapman, and Dewey Chapman, all of Saltville; two sisters, Martha Boardwine and Sue Havens, both of Saltville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, May 24, at 2 p.m. at the Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Wade Kestner officiating. Burial followed in the Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Robinette | Ralph | 21 May 1999 | Rev. Ralph Robinette, age 83, of Atkins, died Friday, May 21, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Rev. Robinette was the pastor at Mountain View First Church of God in Saltville for many years. After retiring as a pastor he attended the Atkins First Church of God. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia Williams Robinette. Surviving are his wife of 30 years, Edith Hall Robinette of Atkins; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ralph E. and Frances Robinette of Rural Retreat, and Emory & Georgia Robinette of Atkins; one sister, Bessie Robinette of Rome, Ga.; three grandchildren, Connie Woolridge of Rural Retreat, Junior Robinette and Jennifer Robinette, both of Atkins; two great-grandchildren, Jonathon Woolridge and Jacob Woolridge, both of Rural Retreat; several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services were held Monday, May 24, at 2 p.m. at the Atkins First Church of God with the Rev. Ron Whitener, the Rev. Neville Mozingo, the Rev. Charlie Walker and the Rev. Bobby Dunn officiating. Burial followed in Wassum Cemetery in Atkins. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to the Atkins First Church of God Building Fund, Atkins, VA 24311. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Maines | Dixie Hodge | 22 May 1999 | Mrs. Dixie Hodge Maines, age 84, of 128 Miles Street, Sparta , N.C. died Saturday morning , May 22, 1999, in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She was the widow of Elder Talmage Maines. She is survived by two sons and a daughter-in law, Harrison and Judi Maines and Jackie Maines, all of Sparta N.C.; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Margaret and Irvin Hughes, Martinsville, Va., Bobbie and Gary Parlier, Edna Maines, Linda and Wayne Todd, all of Sparta, N.C.; 17 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. She was preceeded in death by a son, Lewis Maines. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2:00 P.M. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow in the the Shiloh United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-9 P.M. Sunday at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta and at other times at the home at 128 Miles Street in Sparta. | |
| Olinger | James Wingo | 22 May 1999 | James Wingo Olinger, age 82, of Saltville, died Saturday, May 22, 1999 at the Grayson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Independence. Mr. Olinger was preceded in death by his parents, Mose and Lottie Olinger; two sisters, Louise DeBord and Mabel Davidson, and a brother Graham Olinger. Surviving are two sisters, Susie Haynes, Saltville, and Katherine Hawthorne, Bristol, Tenn.; two half sisters, Mary Warren, Blountville, Tenn., and Dot Harrison, Carrollaton, Ga.; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted Monday, May 24, at 11 a.m. at the Mt. View Cemetery in Bristol with the Rev. Vernon Olinger officiating. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Buchanan | Frank McCarty, Jr. | 23 May 1999 | Frank McCarty Buchanan Jr., age 69, of Glade Spring, died Sunday, May 23, 1999 in Bristol Regional Hospital. Mr. Buchanan was a native of Johnson County, Tenn., a son of the late Frank McCarty Buchanan Sr. and Myrtle Ball Buchanan. He lived in Glade Spring for the past 40 years. He was an elder at the Old Glade Presbyterian Church and was instrumental in the development of Washington County. Surviving are his wife, Mona Trent Buchanan; two sons, Frank McCarty Buchanan III and Patrick Campbell Buchanan, both of Meadowview; four daughters, Laura Bentzen of Centerville, Myrtle Ann Buchanan of McLean, Mary Tyler Presley of Front Royal, and Martha Ball Buchanan of Glade Spring; one brother, Kenneth Ball Buchanan of Lexington, Ky.; a sister, Jane Russell of Cleveland, Ohio; two sons-in-law, Clifford Presley and Gary Bentzen; two daughters-in- law, Rebecca Buchanan and Colleen Buchanan; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, May 26, at 2 p.m. in Old Glade Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Timothy Bird and the Rev. Robert N. Lominack Jr. officiating. Graveside services will be held in Rich Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Memorials may be sent to the American Heart Association, 830 Sullins St., Bristol, VA 24201. Farris Funeral Service of Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Johnson | Maggie Osborne | 23 May 1999 | Mrs. Maggie Osborne Johnson, age 85, of 77 Maple St., Sparta, N.C., died Sunday, May 23, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She was the widow of Straley Johnson. She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law, Bobbie and Edward Petty of Sparta, and Linda Lane of North Wilkesboro, N.C.; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild; and two sisters and a brother-in-law, Thelma and Earl Davis and Virginia Setzer, all of Sparta, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon, May 25, at 2:00 p.m. at the Osborne Memorial Baptist Church, with burial in the Church Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to funeral services to lie-in- state. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9:00 p.m. Monday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, and at other times at the home place, 77 Maple St. Sparta. Flowers are appreciated or memorial may be made to the Osborne Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery Fund c/o Reba Osborne, 150 Burton Lane, Piney Creek, N.C. 28663. | |
| Whitley | David Mason | 23 May 1999 | David Mason Whitley, age 70, of Chilhowie, died Sunday, May 23, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Whitley was a native of Rich Valley and a prominent citizen of Chilhowie. He was retired from the Bank of Marion and worked to help many civic organizations. He was a member of the Chilhowie Masonic Lodge #250 A.F. & A.M. He attended the First Church of God and the Christian Church of Chilhowie. Surviving are his wife, Marilyn Whitley; two sons, David C. Whitley, Hickory, N.C., and Robert M. Whitley, Chilhowie; two daughters, Sharon Branson, Bristol, and Kimberly Billings, Chilhowie; one brother, Alan Whitley, Marion; one sister, Mary Harper, Rich Valley; a special cousin, Betty Russell, Marion; nine grandchildren; one niece; one nephew. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 25, in First Church of God with Pastor Bobby Dunn and the Rev. Troy Allen officiating. A Masonic service was conducted by Chilhowie Masonic Lodge #250 A.F. & A.M. following funeral services. Graveside services will be conducted today, May 26, at 11 a.m. in St. James Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the David M. Whitley Memorial Fund at the First Church of God, P.O. Box 198, Chilhowie, VA 24319 or to the Chilhowie Christian Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 21, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hamm | Roy Delmar | 24 May 1999 | Roy Delmer Hamm, age 64, of Chilhowie, died Monday, May 24, 1999 in the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Survivors include his wife, Bernita Hutton Hamm; three sons, Wayne Hamm, Melvin Hamm, both of Marion, and Randy Hamm, Radford; one daughter, Angela Webber, Marion; two stepsons, Eddy Montgomery, Marion, and Harry Montgomery, Delaware; his mother, Mae Handy Hamm, Chilhowie; two brothers, David Hamm, Saltville, and Tom Hamm, Marion; five sisters, Nancy Cregger, Shirley Hess, Betty Stanley, all of Chilhowie, Leona Owens and Katherine Addington, both of Marion; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, May 27, at 2 p.m. in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. J.L. DeBord and the Rev. Jerry Alley officiating. Burial was in the St. James Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Robinson | Bertha | 24 May 1999 | Bertha Herndon Robinson, age 85, of Belfast, died Monday, May 24, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Robinson was a lifelong resident of Russell County, a retired manager of the Richlands Elementary School Cafeteria, and the widow of Graham W. Herndon Sr. Surviving are her husband, Newlin E. Robinson; one daughter, Jean Ratliff, Chilhowie; one son, Graham W. Herndon Jr. of Abingdon; seven grandchildren: Mary Lynne Branson, Eugenia Kaye Davenport, Rita Darlene Hammond, Jon Marc Herndon, Dwayne Herndon, Jennifer Herndon Barnes and Richard Herndon; eight great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today, May 26, at 3 p.m. in Russell County Funeral Home Chapel in Lebanon with Frank M. Branson, minister, officiating. Burial will be in Baylor Cemetery in Belfast. Memorials may be sent to Chilhowie Christian Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 21, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Russell County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Edwards | Bernice Jarvis | 25 May 1999 | Mrs. Bernice Jarvis Edwards, age 70, of 3207 Tremont Ave., Cheverly, Md., died Tuesday, May 25, 1999 at her home. She is survived by her husband: Carroll D. Edwards of the home; one daughter: Linda Bilo of Tracys Landing, Md.; two grandchildren: Edward Carroll Bilo and Eva Marie Bilo both of Tracys Landing, Md.; one sister: Hazel Joines of Brentwood, Maryland; and one brother: Elmer Jarvis of Sugar Grove, Va. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home with burial in the Sparta Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 1 to 2 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Cardinal Hickey Academy, 1601 West Mt. Harmony Road, Owings, Md. 20736. | |
| George | Charles W. | 3 Sep 1932 | 26 May 1999 | Charles W. George, age 66, of Kingsport, Tenn., died Wednesday, May 26, 1999 at the Holston Valley Medical Center. Mr. George was born Sept. 3, 1932 in Marion, the son of the late Robert W. and Grace Henegar George. He was formerly of Stone Mountain, Ga., and moved to Kingsport in September 1998. He served 16 years with the U.S. Army during the Korean and Vietnam conflicts. He was an avid bowler, was a member of Clairmont Hills Baptist Church in Decatur, Ga., and attended the Celebration Church of Blountville, Tenn. Other than his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert L. and Wiley George. Mr. George is survived by his wife, Dorothy Maner George, of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Helen and Mark Brown of Claypool, Ind.; one son, Gene George of Florida; one stepdaughter and husband, Julia Ann and George Richardson of Palm Coast, Fla.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Howard and Chris George of Roanoke, Willard (Bill) and Jeffery George of Blountville, Tenn.; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Juanita and John Terenzi of Matthews, N.C., Helen Flynn and Peggy Victor, both of Roanoke, Mildred and John Blevins of Seven Mile Ford; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, May 29, at 2 p.m. in the East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Craig Frye and Dr. David Spears officiating. Burial will follow in the East Lawn Memorial Park with full military honors conducted by the American Legion Hammond Post #3 of Kingsport. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or the Celebration Church. East Lawn Funeral Home in Kingsport, Tenn., is in charge of arrangements. |
| Doss | James G. “Jim” | 26 May 1999 | James G. “Jim” Doss, age 86, died Wednesday, May 26, 1999 at his home in Bristol. Mr. Doss was born in Widener’s Valley in Smyth County and moved to Bristol in the 1940s. He retired from Rainero Tile Co. and attended Bristol Pentecostal Holiness Church. He was the widower of Winnie Bell Doss. Surviving are seven daughters: Eloise Little, Ann Beavers, Kathy Cody, Teresa Doss and Loretta Strong, all of Bristol, and Brenda Sexton and Vicki Hall, both of Marion; four sons: Bobby Doss, Billy Doss and Ronnie Doss, all of Bristol, and J.D. Doss of Bristol, Tenn.; one half-sister, Lady Hazen of Land of Lakes, Fla.; 22 grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Shirley Garland. Funeral services will be conducted today, May 29, at 11 a.m. in the Blevins Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ronald Olinger and Pastor Lee Stiltner officiatjng. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Blevins Funeral Home in Bristol is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Groseclose | N.H. | 27 May 1999 | N.H. Groseclose, age 77, of Memphis, Tenn., formerly of Chilhowie, died Thursday, May 27, 1999. Mr. Groseclose was retired from I.C. Railroad after 41 years and was financial secretary and treasurer for Shelby Lodge #1293 for 33 years. He was a member of Central Church in Memphis, and was a member of the Masons and Shriners. Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Evelyn M. Groseclose; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, May 29, at 2 p.m. in Memorial Park Funeral Home North Chapel. Memorial Park Funeral Home in Memphis, Tenn., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Moore | Mary Sue Smith | 28 May 1999 | Mary Sue (Smith) Moore, age 76, of Saltville, died Friday, May 28, 1999 at the Francis Marion Manor in Marion. She was a member of the Main St. Christian Church in Saltville. Survivors include one sister-in-law, Patsy (Cuddy) Smith, Saltville; one niece, Diana Frye, Mebane, N.C.; one nephew, Harold D. Smith Jr., Saltville. Graveside services were conducted Sunday, May 30, at 2 p.m. at the Elizabeth Cemetery in Saltville. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Taylor | Mildred | 29 May 1999 | Mildred Wyatt Taylor, age 77, widow of Claude Taylor, died Saturday, May 29, 1999 in Newark, Del. She is survived by two sisters, Mamie Blevins of Marion, and Mable Dolinger of Newark, Del.; several nieces and nephews including Karolyn and George Adkins of Newark, Del., with whom she made her home. Funeral services were held Monday, May 31, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Charles Blevins officiating. Burial followed in Round Hill Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Turner | John Albert | 29 May 1999 | John Albert Turner, age 81, of Marion, formerly of Blountscreek, N.C., died Saturday, May 29, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Turner was a native of Meadsville, Penn. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in World War II. He achieved the rank of staff sergeant and was the recipient of several medals of valor. He was a member of the Moose Lodge, VFW and the American Legion. He was retired from Talon Co. He was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Haylett. Surviving are four stepsons, Alfred Haylett of Crystal Beach, N.C., Robert Haylett of Cochranton, Penn., Jack Haylett of Sharpsville, Penn., and James Haylett; five stepdaughters, Virginia Hanna of Oil City, Penn., Betty Hubert of Polk, Penn., Dorothy Jewell of Utica, Penn., Sandy Hovis of Marion, and Karen Gas of Core Point, N.C.; two brothers, Edwin Turner, Panama City Beach, Fla., and Bill Turner, Meadsville, Penn.; one sister, Marjorie Turner, Meadsville, Penn.; 30 step-grandchildren; 32 step-great-grandchildren; special friends, Clarence Fisher and Joyce Bunch. At the request of Mr. Turner, his body was cremated and ashes buried in North Carolina. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Glasco | James Isom “Bob” | 30 May 1999 | Mr. James Isom (Bob) Glasco, age 74, of Ennice, NC, died Sunday, May 30, 1999, in Morganton, NC. He is survived by two daughters: Sue Lovelace of Millington, Tenn. and Glenda Purvis of Baxley, Ga.; One son: Dennis Glasco of Moravian Falls, NC; Six grandchildren and one great-grandson; Five sisters: Virginia Harless, Marie Glasco, Loyce Tompkins and Joyce Higgins, all of Ennice, NC and Nellie Starnes of Hiddenite, NC. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, June 3, 1999, at 11:00 AM at the Savannah United Methodist Church with the Rev. Steve Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Edmonds Community Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church Wednesday afternoon where the family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7-9 PM. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Savannah Methodist Church, C/O Eugenia Tolliver, 589 Old Barrett Road, Ennice, NC 28623 or to the American Cancer Society, C/O Janet McKnight, 2511 Mtn. View Road, Glade Valley, NC 28627. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home is in charge of the Funeral Arrangements. The family will be at the home of the sister, Joyce Higgins on the Edmonds Road in Ennice, NC. | |
| Rosenbaum | James Edward | 30 May 1999 | James Edward Rosenbaum, age 81, died Sunday, May 30, 1999 in the Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. Mr. Rosenbaum was born in Wythe County, but lived most of his life in Marion. He was the widower of Mary Grubb Rosenbaum and was also preceded in death by a brother Carl Rosenbaum, and a sister Loretta Rosenbaum. He was a member of the Ebenezer Lutheran Church, Marion Masonic Lodge No. 31 A.F. & A.M., VFW Post 4667 and former co-owner of Rosenbaum TV. Surviving are his sister, Cecille Rosenbaum, Charlotte, N.C.; a special niece, Martha F. Umberger of Wytheville; several other nieces and nephews; a special friend, Millie E. Carnes of Columbia, S.C.; several cousins; a brother-in-law and wife, James and Rozelle Grubb of Galax; sisters-in-law, Louise Grubb of Pulaski, Lillian Kate Epperley of Rescue, and Warena Morefield of Orlando, Fla. Graveside services were conducted Tuesday, June 1, at 11 a.m. in the New Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. James H. Bangle officiating. Military honors were rendered by VFW Post 4667. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Ebenezer Lutheran Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1799, Marion, VA 24354. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Thompson | Otis W. | 30 May 1999 | Otis W. Thompson Sr., age 63, of Saltville, died Saturday, May 30, 1999. Mr. Thompson was a son of Hattie Lou Thompson and the late Claude Thompson. He was a veteran of the Korean War. Surviving are three sons, Otis W. Thompson Jr. of Glade Spring, Joey A. Thompson of Piney Flats, Tenn., and Terry L. Thompson of Bristol, Tenn.; one daughter, Debra A. Stringfellow of Bristol, Tenn.; one brother, Claude B. Thompson of Saltville; one sister, Elsie Feeny of Radford; one granddaughter, Shannon Thompson, two grandsons, Brandon Thompson and Aaron White; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted Tuesday, June 1, at 2 p.m. in Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring with the Rev. James Robbins officiating. Military rites were conducted by Saltville VFW Hardy Roberts Post 7328. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Caudill | Ernest Odell | 31 May 1999 | Ernest Odell Caudill, age 65, a resident of New River Country Care in Sparta, NC, died Monday, May 31, 1999, at New River Country Care. He is survived by four aunts: Mrs. Clema Frances Caudle of Sparta, NC, Mrs. Alma Jane Caudill of Advance, NC, Mrs. Eula Mae Parris of Dallas, NC and Mrs. Bertie Ruth Sparks of Traphill, NC. several cousins also survive. Graveside services will be held Wednesday, June 2, 1999, at 2:00 PM at the Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery near Roaring Gap, NC with the Rev. Everett Shaw officiating. The family will receive friends at 1:00 PM Wednesday at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Faw | Kathy Edwards | 31 May 1999 | Mrs. Kathy Edwards Faw, age 47, of 541 Dewitt Road, Glade Valley, NC, died Monday, May 31, 1999, at her home. She is survived by her husband: Steve Faw of the home; her parents: Ernest and Georgie Edwards of Sparta, NC and one sister: Gail Hendrix of Hendersonville, NC. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, June 3, 1999, at 2:00 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with the Dr. James T. Frazier officiating. Burial will follow in the Glade Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, NC. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. Box 1287, Sparta, NC 28675 or to the American Cancer Society, C/O Janet McKnight, 2511 Mtn. View Road, Glade Valley, NC 28627. | |
| Rosenbaum | Sherrill Wallace | 31 May 1999 | Sherrill Wallace Rosenbaum, age 79, died Monday, May 31, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Rosenbaum was a native of Smyth County and an avid farmer. He was a graduate of Sugar Grove High School. He was a U.S. Army veteran having served in World War II and was a charter member of the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. He was retired from Brunswick and was a member of the Southfork Baptist Church where he was a deacon for over 50 years. Mr. Rosenbaum was preceded in death by one son, William Robert Rosenbaum. Survivors include his wife, Frances Pennington Rosenbaum; one daughter and son-in-law, Rev. Bobby and Joyce Blevins, Marion; one sister, Mozelle Barton, Marion; one brother, Wiley Herman Rosenbaum, Marion; three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, June 2, at 11 a.m. in Southfork Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Totten officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with military honors being rendered by the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations should be made to the Lebanon Baptist Association Mission Trip, c/o Southfork Baptist Church, 215 Southfork Road, Marion, VA 24354. Bradley’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Stuart | James E. (Jimmy) | 31 May 1999 | James E. (Jimmy) Stuart, age 63, of Chilhowie, died Monday, May 31, 1999 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Stuart was a member of the Midway Memorial Chapel Church where he was a member of the board. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a retired employee of Westinghouse. Surviving are his wife, Hattie E. Stuart; one daughter and son-in-law, Eddie and Donna S. Hall, Marion; four sisters, Myrtle Olsen, San Francisco, Calif., Alice Pruitt, Appleton, Wisc., Madeline Pruitt, Damascus, and Grace Musick, Culpeper; one grandson, William Hall Jr.; one special niece (like a sister), Lois Olinger, Damascus; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, June 2, at 2 p.m. at the Midway Memorial Chapel Church with the Rev. Bobby Briggs, the Rev. Richard Neal, and the Rev. Joe Doane officiating. Burial will follow at the Mount Rose Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the Saltville VFW Hardy Roberts Post 7328. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Miller | Dorothy Taylor | 1 Jun 1999 | Mrs. Dorothy Taylor Miller, age 81, of 403 Mtn. Valley Road, Laurel Springs, NC, died Tuesday, June 1, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, NC. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in- law: Stanley and Thelma Miller of West Jefferson, NC, Tony and Grace Miller, and Jimmy and Amanda Miller, both of Laurel Springs, NC; six grandchildren; three brothers: Frank Taylor and Dan Taylor, both of Laurel Springs, NC, and Stuart Taylor of Sparta, NC; and three sisters: Grace Pruitt, Faye Hines and Tina Hash, all of Sparta, NC. Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, June 3, 1999, at 4:00 PM at the Pine Fork Baptist Church with the Rev. Dean Adams and Rev. Fred E. Jennings officiating. The body will be place in the church 30 minutes prior to the services to lie in state. Burial will follow in the Cranberry Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Cranberry Cemetery Fund, C/O Russell Mabe, 1333 Elk Knob Road, Laurel Springs, NC 28644 or to the Pine Fork Church, C/O Carol Greene, 10754 Highway 18 South, Laurel Springs, NC 28675. | |
| Murphy | Nellie Wagoner | 1 Jun 1999 | Mrs. Nellie Wagoner Murphy, 82, of 3310 Glade Valley Road, Sparta, NC, died Tuesday, June 1, 1999, in Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She was the widow of Buster Floyd Murphy. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law: Floyd and Lawana Murphy and Mac and Susan Murphy, all of Sparta; four grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; five step-great-grandchildren; and one sister: Lillian Smith of Ennice, NC. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11:00 a.m. at the Little Pine Church of the Brethren. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the services to lie in state. The family will receive friends Thursday evening form 7-9 p.m. at Grandview Memorial Funeral Home. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Little Pine Church of the Brethren Cemetery Fund, c/o Bobby Gillespie, 257 Pine Brook Road, Ennice, NC 28623. | |
| Wright | Rex Wilson | 1 Jun 1999 | Rex Wilson Wright, age 81, of Baltimore, Md., died Tuesday, June 1, 1999. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kathryn Ringer Wells Wright. Surviving are three sons, Randy Wright of Roanoke, Terry Wright of Baltimore, Md., and Bill Wells of Maryland; one sister, Joy Bossman of Dayton, Ohio; one brother, Bill Wright of Bel Air, Md.; several grandchildren and great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, June 4, at 10 a.m. at the Lassahn Funeral Home in Baltimore, Md. Interment followed in the Gardens of Faith Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to The Gideons International. Lassahn Funeral Home Inc., Baltimore, Md., was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Catron | Conrad L. | 2 Jun 1999 | Conrad L. Catron, age 73, of Bristol, died Wednesday, June 2, 1999 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Catron was a son of the late Stuart H. and Lute H. Catron. He was a native of Smyth County and had lived in Bristol since 1964. He was a graduate of Indiana Institute of Technology and was a consulting engineer in structural steel design. Some of his most prominent design work is found in the following structures: WCYBTV; Bristol Virginia City Hall; the Science Building and Student Union Building of King College; and Virginia High School’s latest wing containing the gymnasium, swimming pool and auditorium. Mr. Catron was a member of the American Society of Civil Engineers, the Bristol Host Lions Club, the Board of Bristol Crisis Center, and the Board of the Bristol Virginia Housing Authority . He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and a member and former deacon and elder of Central Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by a sister, Lute Catron, and a brother, Dr. Stuart Catron. Survivors include his wife, Jan Tompkins Catron; one sister, Janet Duncan, Chilhowie; one brother, Edd Catron, Marion; one sister-in-law, Louise Catron, Marion; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, June 5, at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum at Mountain View Cemetery with Dr. Thomas D. Hay officiating. Entombment will follow. The family will receive friends following the service in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions should be sent to Central Presbyterian Church Memorial Fund, 301 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. Blevins Funeral Home in Bristol is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Corvin | Roy Lee, Sr. | 2 Jun 1999 | Roy Lee Corvin Sr., age 65, of Sugar Grove, died Friday, June 3, 1999 at Fairfax Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kay Parks Corvin. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Anthony Lynn and Angela Jacqueline Corvin, Alexandria, and Roy and Mary Corvin, Norton; two grandchildren, Mike Corvin and Jesse Corvin, both of Norton; two sisters, Mary Alice Jones and Ruth Hall, both of Marion; several nieces and nephews including a special niece and nephew, Sam and Jackie Louthen of Sugar Grove who took special care of him. Graveside services will be conducted Monday, June 7, at 11 a.m. at the Grant Cemetery with the Rev. Gene Little officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday, June 6, 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Johnson | Maggie C. | 2 Jun 1999 | Maggie C. Johnson, age 93, of Saltville, died Wednesday, June 2, 1999 in Highlands Retirement Village. Mrs. Johnson was born in Washington County and resided in Russell County for 30 years before returning to Washington County. She was a member of Valley View Assembly of God and was the widow of Bob Johnson. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Garnett and Russell Johnson; and a granddaughter, Jennifer Lester. Surviving are one daughter, Eileen Holmes of Saltville; two brothers, Dan Henderson of Lebanon and Gus Henderson of Wilmington, N.C.; two daughters-in-law, Patsy Johnson of Meadowview and Jeanette Johnson of Glade Spring; five grandchildren; six great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, June 5, at 1 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Charles Walker officiating. Burial will be in Knollkreg Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to Hayter’s Gap Senior Citizens, c/o Hayter’s Gap Community Center, 7720 Hayter’s Gap Road, Saltville, VA 24370. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Phillips | Ralph A. | 2 Jun 1999 | Ralph A. Phillips Sr., age 71, of Konnarock, died Wednesday, June 2, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Phillips was a native of Washington County, a son of the late Charles E. and Nina Fay Jones Phillips. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in Korea, and a member and deacon of Konnarock Baptist Church where he was also a Sunday School superintendent. He was a retired carpenter employed with Washington County Solid Waste Department. Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Naomi Sturgill Phillips; one daughter, Patricia Ann Phillips, of the home; two sons, Ralph Allen Phillips Jr., of the home, and Dwight Evan Phillips of Damascus; one sister, Mrs. Hunter (Jean) Greer of Chilhowie; one brother, Carl Dean Phillips of Butler, Tenn.; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, June 5, at 2 p.m. in Konnarock Baptist Church with the Rev. Phillip Duvall, the Rev. Donald Wyatt, the Rev. Avery Blevins and the Rev. Gene Lowe officiating. Burial will be in Konnarock Community Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be sent to Konnarock Community Cemetery, c/o Irma Wilson, 21740 Azen Road, Damascus, VA 24236. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Frye | Margaret C. | 3 Jun 1999 | Margaret C. Frye, age 92, died Thursday, June 3, 1999 at the Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Mrs. Frye was a member of the Madam Russell Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, L. Early Frye. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Dr. Kitty Pritchard and David Pritchard, Fort Thomas, Ky.; two grandsons, David Charles Pritchard and Lee Allan Pritchard; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, June 5, at 3 p.m. at Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Scott RobertsonGouge officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Rose Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 3 p.m. today at the funeral home prior to the service. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Greene | Robert Leff “Bob” | 3 Jun 1999 | Mr. Robert Leff (Bob) Greene, age 64, of 44 Old Greene Road, Ennice, NC, died Thursday, June 3, 1999, at his home. An Army veteran, he served in the Korean War. He was a retired employee of Blue Ridege Electric Membership Cooperative. He was elected to the Board of County Commissioners in 1995 where he was serving at the time of his death. He is survived by his wife: Paula Greene of the home; one son and daughter-in-law: Ronnie and Charlene Greene of Ennice; two daughters and sons-in-law: Linda and Bill Greenawalt of Indian Valley, Va. and Tonya and Tim Wilson of Charlotte, NC; three granddaughters; one grandson; his father: Harvey Greene of Ennice; two sisters: Annie Bryant of Ennice and Wanda Robbins of Independence, Va.; and special family: Bob and Shirley Shaner of Sparta, NC. Military graveside services will be conducted Saturday, June 5, 1999, at 2:00 PM at the Little Pine Church of the Brethren Cemetery by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post #7034. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta with Honor Guards Bob Shaner of Sparta, NC and Sgt. Steve Shaner of Fort Sill, Ok. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Glade Creek Volunteer Fire Department, C/O Tim Duncan, 178 Joe Place, Ennice, NC 28623. | |
| Oakes | Selma Corrine | 3 Jun 1999 | Selma Corrine Oakes, age 66, died Thursday, June 3, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Miss Oakes was retired from Harwood with 46 years of service. She is survived by two sisters, Alma Guynn and Beulah Heath, both of Marion; two brothers, Elmer Preston Lane and George Oakes, both of Marion; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, June 6, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. David Neitch officiating. Burial will follow in South Fork Cemetery. 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. | |
| Wyatt | Leora C. | 3 Jun 1999 | Mrs. Leora C. Wyatt, age 83, a resident of the Sunrise Health Care in Sparta, NC, died Thursday morning, June 3, 1999, in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, NC. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law: James and Manah Wyatt, Joe and Gay Wyatt, and Jackie and Tammy Wyatt all of Sparta; seven grandchildren; one great- granddaughter; and one sister: Ruth Smith of Sparta, NC. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 5, 1999, at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. James Smith and Elder Jess Higgins officiating. Burial will follow in the Sparta Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Hawthorne | Susan Cole | 4 Jun 1999 | Susan Cole Hawthorne, age 100, of Chilhowie, died Friday, June 4, 1999 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Mrs. Hawthorne was the oldest member of Chilhowie United Methodist Church and a member of the Forget-Me-Not Club. Surviving are a niece, Edith Burrows of Marion; a nephew and wife, W.E. and Grethel Martin of Chilhowie; two nieces-in-law, Helen Grinstead and Anna Lee Grinstead, both of Chilhowie; 14 great-nieces and great-nephews; several great-great-nieces and great-great- nephews; a sister-in-law, Beulah Richardson Hawthorne of Roanoke. Funeral services were conducted Monday, June 7, at 2 p.m. in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mark McFadden officiating. Burial was in St. James Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Alley | James Edward | 13 Jun 1927 | 5 Jun 1999 | James Edward Alley of Hopewell died June 5, 1999. Mr. Alley was born June 13, 1927 in Marion. Survivors include his wife, Opal Alley, of the home; one sister, Mary Woolwine of Abingdon; an uncle, John D. Alley of Marion; one stepsister, Margaret Wolfe of Marion; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 8, at Morris Funeral Home in Hopewell with burial in Appomatox Cemetery. Morris Funeral Home in Hopewell was in charge of arrangements. |
| Reid | Lucy Jane | 2 Oct 1933 | 5 Jun 1999 | Lucy Jane Reid, age 65, of Clarksville, Tenn., died Saturday, June 5, 1999 in General Care Nursing Home. Mrs. Reid was born Oct 2, 1933 in Saltville, the daughter of the late James and Bessie Mae Hayden Crusenberry. She was a retired ward clerk. Surviving are two daughters, Robin Reid of Clarksville, Tenn., and Tina Reid of Buffalo, N.Y.; one brother, George Crusenberry of Saltville; two sisters, Liz Russell of Marion, and Myrtle Osborne of Saltville; two grandchildren. No services are planned. The remains were cremated. Neal-Tarpley Funeral Home in Clarksville, Tenn., was in charge of arrangements. |
| Baumgardner | Leona Sage “Tiny” | 5 Jun 1999 | Leona Sage “Tiny” Baumgardner, age 82, of Sugar Grove, died Saturday, June 5, 1999 at her home in the Camp community. Mrs. Baumgardner was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late Ellis and Leona Sage. She was a long time devoted member of the Blue Springs United Methodist Church and had retired from Harwood Manufacturing of Marion in 1981. She was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen “Rex” Baumgardner; three sisters, Dollie Sage Sines, Helen Sage Rouse, and Willie Mae Sage Gordon; one brother, Andrew Sage. She is survived by one sister, Mollie Sage Cox, Bland; several nieces, nephews and special friends. Funeral services were held Monday, June 7, at 11 a.m. at the Blue Springs United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bill Perkins, the Rev. Paul Jones and the Rev. Jerry Creasy officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to the Blue Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Thompson | Lee Edward | 5 Jun 1999 | Lee Edward Thompson, age 65, died Saturday, June 5, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Thompson was a native of Smyth County and was formerly employed by Marley Mouldings for 19 years and Overnite Trucking Company for 25 years. He was a member of Liberty Freewill Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Tuell Thompson; six sons and daughters-in-law, Billy and Sharon Caudill, Joseph and Rita Caudill, James and Melissa Caudill, Tommy and Jamie Caudill, Mark and Carolyn Caudill, and Mike and Molly Caudill; seven daughters and sons-in- law: Elizabeth and David Hall, Charlotte and Doug Eastridge, Donna and Wyndom Cannon, Shirley and Larry Jackson, Christine and Buford DeBord, Rebecca and Curtis Pennington, and Janet and Clay Leftwich; three sisters, Maggie Pennington, Frances Rhoten, and Helen Quillen; five brothers and four sisters-in-law, Claude and Roxie Thompson, Lloyd and Rosie Lee Thompson, Lewis and Nancy Thompson, Herbert and Loretta Thompson, and Stuart Thompson; 31 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, June 7, at 11 a.m. in Liberty Freewill Baptist Church at Thomas Bridge with the Rev. David Neitch officiating. Burial was in Slemp Cemetery at Sugar Grove. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Dillon | James Howard | 23 Feb 1930 | 6 Jun 1999 | Mr. James Howard Dillon, 69, of Sparta, NC, died Sunday, June 6, 1999, at Alleghany Memorial Hospital. He was born February 23, 1930, in South Bend Ind., to Elmer and May Dillon and grew up in Cleveland, Ohio. After graduating form St. Ignatius High School, he served in the U.S. Navy. He later attended John Carroll University, where he received a degree in sociology. In 1956, he joined the Federal Bureau of Investigation as a special agent and worked in Washington, D.C., Cleveland, Norfolk, Montgomery and Philadelphia. He later served as an FBI congressional liaison to the United States Senate. While working in Norfolk, Va., he met and married Elizabeth Doughton Dillon. They had two children, Mary Margaret and Patrick. In 1972, the Dillon family moved to Alleghany County, NC, and lived in Laurel Springs for nine years before moving to Sparta. He served as one of the founding members of St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church in Sparta. He laughed easily and always enjoyed a good joke. His Irish heritage was important to him and he loved listening to Celtic and Gaelic folk music. Throughout his life, he remained a wonderfully loving and devoted husband and father and will be deeply missed. He is survived by his wife: Betsy, of the home; one daughter: Mary Margaret of Raleigh, NC; one son: Patrick, of Los Angeles, Ca.; and one brother: Father Dennis Dillon of Cleveland, Ohio. A funeral mass will be held Tuesday, June 8, at 1 p.m. at St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church in Sparta, followed by a graveside service at Laurel Springs Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday, June 7, from 7-9 p.m. at Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Hospice of Alleghany County, P.O. Box 1287, Sparta, NC 28675 or to Alleghany Memorial Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 9, Sparta, NC 28675. |
| Joines | Jimmy R. | 6 Jun 1999 | Elder Jimmy R. Joines, 65, of 162 Duncan St., Sparta, N.C., died Sunday, June 6, 1999, at his home. He is survived by one daughter: Rebecca Ann Edwards of Sparta; two sons and daughters-in-law: David and Opal Joines of Va.; Tim and Tina Joines of Glade Valley, N.C.; seven grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty C. Joines. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Whitehead Union Baptist Church, with burial in the Whitehead-Joines Cemetery. The body will be placed in the Church 30 minutes prior to the funeral services to lie-in-state. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Whitehead-Joines Cemetery Fund c/o Edsel Andrews, 1968 Fraser Road, Sparta, N.C., 28675. Masonic rites will be conducted by the Sparta Masonic Lodge # 423. | |
| Love | William Steel | 6 Jun 1999 | 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. | |
| Pettit | Carolyn Hill | 6 Jun 1999 | Carolyn Hill Pettit, age 74, died Sunday, June 6, 1999 at her home in Spartanburg, S.C. A native of Spartanburg, she was the daughter of the late James Carlisle and Eunice Lanford Hill. She was a graduate of Gardner-Webb College in Boiling Springs, N.C., and the Rex Hospital School of Nursing in Raleigh, N.C., and was a retired registered nurse. Mrs. Pettit was a member of the Walnut Grove United Methodist Church and was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Women. She was also a volunteer with Mobile Meals. Surviving are her husband, Sam Layton Pettit of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Marilyn Pettit Hower and Robert Thomas Hower of Marion, and Lou Ann Pettit Brown and Donny Ray Brown of Gainesville; four grandchildren, Adam Layton Hower and James Fleet Hower, both of Marion, Thomas Reace Thompson and McKenzie Rae Brown; two brothers, Harold Hill of Mt. Pleasant, S.C., and Thomas Hill of Raleigh, N.C. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 9, at 11 a.m. at the Walnut Grove United Methodist Church conducted by the Rev. Herbert Franklin. Interment followed in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Walnut Grove United Methodist Church, 1335 Walnut Grove Road, Roebuck, S.C. 29376. Floyd’s North Church Street Chapel was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Bragg | Mary Jane White, Rev. | 7 Jun 1999 | The Rev. Mary Jane White Bragg, age 71, of Ivanhoe, died Monday, June 7, 1999 in the Pulaski Community Hospital. Mrs. Bragg was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late Ellis and Mary Edna Gilliam White and was preceded in death by a brother James White. She was a minister in the Church of God of Prophecy. She is survived by her husband, Ross Bragg, of the home; nine sisters and brothers-in-law, Magnolia Crockett of Ashtabula, Ohio, Josephine and Wayne Brown of Woodlawn, Edna and Staley Cox, Mary Alice White, Velma White, Dorothy White, Alma White and Gwendolyn White, all of Ivanhoe, and Martha Murrell of Sugar Grove; one brother and sister-in-law, Alfred and Marie White of Ashtabula, Ohio; three foster children, Shanyel Brown, Justin Brown, and Courtland Jennings, all of Woodlawn; four sisters-in-law, Alice Smith, Dorothy McAdoo and Betty Sue Merrell, all of Greensboro, N.C., and Annie Bivens of Marshville, N.C.; two brothers-in-law, Giles Bragg of Uppertown, Md., and Billy Bragg of Syracuse, N.Y.; several nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services will be held today, June 12, at 11 a.m. at the Ivanhoe Church of God of Prophecy with the Rev. Rocky Dalton and the Rev. Thomas Braxton officiating. Interment will follow in the family cemetery. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Helton | Gleenford “Glenn” | 7 Jun 1999 | Gleenford (Glenn) Helton, age 60, of Saltville, died Monday, June 7, 1999 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Helton was retired from the New River Electric Company in Roanoke. Surviving are his wife, Gerleen Golf Helton; one son, Mark Helton, Greenville, Tenn.; two daughters, Debra Leedy, Glade Spring, and Linda Johnson, Abingdon; six brothers: Clarance (Bug) Helton, Jellico, Tenn., James Helton and Harrison (Cheat) Helton, both of Elkhart, Ind., Walter Helton, Saltville, Carl (Freat) Helton, Lebanon, and Donald Helton, Ridge Way; two sisters, Mary Helton, Fort Wayne, Ind., and Betty Anderson, Goshen, Ind.; five grandchildren: Jessica Johnson, David Johnson, Ashly Johnson, Tonya Henegar, and Amanda Henegar; special niece, Brittany Perry. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, June 10, at 11 a.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with the Rev. Roger O’Quinn officiating. Burial will follow at the Mount Rose Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Henderson Funeral Home. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Worley | Luease | 7 Jun 1999 | Luease Fleenor Worley, age 74, of Abingdon, died Monday, June 7, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. Mrs. Worley was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was a member of the Clear Branch Baptist Church. She was the widow of Sanford S. Worley. Survivors include her mother, Laura Bell Fleenor of Bristol; two daughters, Frances Wright of Wytheville and Judy Mason of Bristol; two sons, Bud Worley and Steve Worley, both of Abingdon; one sister, Lola Worley of Bristol; three brothers, Jack Herbert Fleenor of Blountville, Tenn., Ray Francis Fleenor of Bristol, and John Lee Fleenor of North Carolina; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild; also surviving are two special friends, Patsy Owens and Norma Gobble. Graveside services were held in Forest Hills Memory Gardens at 9:15 a.m. Tuesday, June 8, with Dr. Steven Pollard officiating. Campbell Funeral Home of Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Soos | Eileen | 8 Jun 1999 | Eileen Benton Soos, age 79, widow of Jimmie G. Soos, died Tuesday, June 8, 1999 at her home. She was a member of the Royal Oak Presbyterian Church, a member of the Smyth County Community Hospital Ladies Auxiliary and past president of Pilot Club of Marion. She is survived by one daughter, Joyce Eileen Kight of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; two sons, Kevin Soos of Marion, and Jim Soos of Albany, Ga.; two brothers, Lewis C. Benton of North Fort Myers, Fla., and Robert Ray Benton of Pollock Pines, Calif.; nine grandchildren and six great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, June 12, at 11 a.m. at the Royal Oak Presbyterian Church with Dr. Angus Shaw officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Thomas | Sue | 9 Jun 1999 | Mrs. Sue Wagoner Thomas, age 70, of 305 Ridge Road, High Meadows Estates, Roaring Gap, N.C., and Charlotte, N.C., died Wednesday afternoon, June 9, 1999 at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She is survived by her husband: Gene Thomas of the home; two daughters: Sandra Whitehurst of Raleigh, N.C., and Sherry Thomas of Charlotte, N.C.; two sons: Rob Thomas and Benny Thomas, both of Charlotte, N.C.; nine grandchildren; and seven great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Sparta, burial in the Glade Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Holmes | Harvey Samuel | 11 Jun 1999 | Harvey Samuel Holmes, age 78, of Glade Spring, died Friday, June 11, 1999 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Holmes was a member of the Glade First Community Church of God, and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Mae T. Holmes; one daughter, Venida Rymer, Marion; two brothers, C.W. Holmes, Saltville, and R.G. Holmes, Greenville, Tenn.; two granddaughters, Jane Castle, Abingdon, and Debra Ferguson, Dunn, N.C.; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, June 13, at 8 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Gene Little officiating. Graveside services were conducted Monday, June 14, at 11 a.m. at the Mount Rose Cemetery. Military rites were conducted. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Howell | Arthur McKinnley “Kenny” | 11 Jun 1999 | Arthur McKinnley (Kenny) Howell, age 70, of Saltville, died Friday, June 11, 1999 at the Abingdon Manor in Abingdon. Mr. Howell was the son of Trula White of Abingdon and lived most of his life in Glade Spring and Meadowview and was a member of McCalls Gap Presbyterian Church. Surviving are two brothers, Jerry Howell of Tulsa, Okla., and David Howell of Chilhowie; three sisters, Mary Jane Meade of Bristol, Patricia Miller of Meadowview and Regina Surber of Chilhowie; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, June 14, at 2 p.m. in McCalls Gap Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Eugene Baldwin officiating. Burial followed in Old Glade Presbyterian Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Williams | Ruth | 11 Jun 1999 | Mrs. Ruth Andrews Williams, age 87, of Laurel Springs, N.C., died Friday, June 11, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, N.C. She is survived by four daughters and two sons-in-law: Juanita and Kirby Seal, and Dorothy and Michael Roberts all of Sparta, Edna Ruth Joines of Hayes, NC and Carol Jean Crouse of Dublin, Va.; four sons and daughters -in law: Roscoe Junior and Faye Williams, Carl and Jean Williams , Johnny and Joyce Williams, and Raymond and Louise Williams all of Sparta; a daughter-in-law: Doris Williams of Abington, MD.; 25 grandchildren, 28 great-grandchildren; one great-great- grandchild, and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband: Roscoe Williams; and a son: Kenneth Williams. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2:00 PM at the Antioch Primitive Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Church Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the services to lie in state. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta and at other times at the home of Carl and Jean Williams, 31 Williams Lane, Sparta, NC. | |
| Brinegar | Lola Petty | 12 Jun 1999 | Mrs. Lola Petty Brinegar, age 73, of Blue Ridge Apartment # 5, Sparta, died Saturday morning, June 12, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She was the widow of Glen Mack Brinegar. She is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law: Ernest and Sherry Brinegar of Elizabethtown, Ky., Dwayne and Carolyn Brinegar of Berea, Ky., Jerry and Delta Brinegar of Fancy Gap, Va., Tommy and Cindy Brinegar of Bare, Delaware; one sister and brother-in-law: Grace and Brady Crouse of Sparta, N.C.; one sister-in-law: Bessie Petty of Sparta; a daughter-in-law: Mrs. Linda (Jimmy) Brinegar of Cave City, Ky.; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, June 14, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Whitehead-Joines Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday evening at the Funeral Home. The family will be at the home of Brady and Grace Crouse, 137 Cox Run Road, Sparta. | |
| Cassell | Alma Parks | 12 Jun 1999 | Alma Parks Cassell, age 80, of Rural Retreat, died Saturday, June 12, 1999 in Wythe County Community Hospital. Mrs. Cassell was born in Grayson County, the daughter of the late Robert C. and Addie Cornett Parks. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Kermit Cassell, and one son, Mack Curtis Cassell. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Jane C. and Doug Fuller of Mineral, and Gloria C. and Dennis McMillan of Crockett; two sisters, Hassie Lee Yonce of Maryland, and Carol Montgomery of Pennsylvania; four brothers, J.C. Parks of Arizona, Ralph Gene Parks of Idaho, Willard Parks and Ford Parks, both of Maryland; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 15, at 11 a.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roy E. Blevins officiating. Interment followed in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Volunteer Emergency Services. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Kell | Frances Sexton | 12 Jun 1999 | Frances Sexton Kell, age 88, died Saturday, June 12, 1999 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. When she was young, Mrs. Kell worked for Grey Hosiery Mill, Big Jack Manufacturing and Bristol Paper Box Company in Bristol. She was a member of the South Fork Baptist Church and she had lived at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie for 10 years where she was very lovingly cared for. Mrs. Kell was preceded in death by her husband, William A. Kell; her father and mother, Frank and Lina Craft Sexton; two children, William A. Kell Jr. and Peggy Kell; two sisters, Orpha Mae Verran and Dewey Milhorn; three brothers, A.D. Sexton, Landon Sexton and Lewis Sexton; one stepbrother, Carl Pippin; and stepmother, Bertie Pippin Sexton. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Bob Morgan of Marion, and Yvonne and Bob Runyon of Bristol; one son and daughter-in-law, George and Willine Kell of Fayetteville, N.C.; six grandchildren: William Alan Morgan and wife Tracey of Marion, Bobby Runyon Jr. and wife Beth of Bluff City, Tenn., Gary Runyon and wife Brenda of Piney Flats, Tenn., Junior, Mike and Becky Kell of North Carolina; five great-grandchildren; one sister, Leola Barlow of Bristol; two brothers, Nathaniel (Mick) and wife Margaret Sexton, and Earnest Sexton, all of Bristol; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were held Monday, June 14, at 11 a.m. at South Fork Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Totten officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the South Fork Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Paul R. Sturgill, 406 Mosswood Lane, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Shupe | Roger Lee | 12 Jun 1999 | Roger Lee Shupe, age 57, of Chilhowie, died Saturday, June 12, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Shupe was the son of Henry and Nerva Davis Shupe of Chilhowie. Surviving are one son, Roger Lee Shupe Jr., Atkins; one brother, David Y. Shupe of Chilhowie; four sisters, Elizabeth Komives of Bradenton, Fla., Susan Farmer of Roanoke, Melba Shupe and Helen Ring, both of Chilhowie; one granddaughter. Funeral services will be conducted today, June 16, at 2 p.m. in Grosses Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Lloyd L. Sheets and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Dickinson | Leonard Wood | 14 Jun 1999 | Mr. Leonard Wood Dickinson, age 77, of Pahrump, Nevada, formerly of Alleghany County, died Monday, June 14, 1999, in Nevada. He is survived by a sister and brother-in-law: Lyla and Charles Carman of St. Augustine, Fla. Local survivors are: a sister-in-law: Jewell Caudill of Sparta, N.C.; a brother-in-law: Clyde Johnson of Ennice, N.C.; a niece: Sharon Kimberlin of Glade Valley, N.C.; two nephews: Hersel Johnson of Glade Valley, and David Dickinson of Monroe, Ga.; several cousins; and other nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be conducted Friday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Rich Hill Cemetery. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Hawk | B.J. | 14 Jun 1999 | The Rev. B.J. Hawk, age 62, of Greeneville, Tenn., died Monday, June 14, 1999 in Laughlin Memorial Hospital. Rev. Hawk was the son of Virginia Loretta Hawk of Kingsport and was preceded in death by his father and a brother. Many of his close friends referred to him as “True Grit” because of his strong and courageous fight against cancer. He was the pastor of Mount Hebron United Methodist Church for the past 11 years. During his long career as a minister, he was pastor of the following circuits within the United Methodist Church: Chilhowie 1963; Russell 1964-67; South Keywood 1968; Nolichuckey 1969-71; Woodway 1972-74; Supernumerary 1975-76; Ceres 1977-80; Prater 1981-82; and Rutledge 1983-88. Surviving are his wife of 42 years, Matte Bell Hawk; two sons, Billy Joe Hawk of Marion and Jackie Ray Hawk of Greeneville, Tenn.; two brothers, Howard Hawk of Cosby, Tenn., and Dallas Hawk of Kingsport, Tenn.; one sister, Margie Harris of Memphis, Tenn. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, June 17, at 1 p.m. in Mount Hebron United Methodist Church with the Rev. Luther Lawson, the Rev. Howard Hawk and the Rev. Jack Edwards officiating. Burial followed in Oak Hill Cemetery in Kingsport, Tenn. Memorial contributions may be made to Mount Hebron United Methodist Church for the cancer fund. Kiser Funeral Home in Kingsport was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie. | |
| Rambo | Linda | 14 Jun 1999 | Linda Rouse Rambo, age 57, of Groseclose, died Monday, June 14, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital from injuries received in an automobile accident. Mrs. Rambo was a member of the Middle Fork Baptist Church and was a retired social worker from Southwestern Virginia Mental Health Institute. She is survived by her husband, H. Jack Rambo of Groseclose; one son and daughter-in-law, James A. and Angie R. Rambo of Groseclose; three daughters, Amy L. Rambo of Wytheville, Melanie L. Rambo and Cristy A. Rambo, both of Groseclose; four grandchildren: Austin J. Rambo, Michael A. Rambo, Justin H. Rambo and Carrie Marie Mohr; her parents, Elmer and Marie Rouse of Seven Mile Ford; her mother-in-law, Ida Gay Rambo of Groseclose; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Jeanette R. and Rodney Russell of Chilhowie, Emily R. and Mark Draper of Bristol, Doris R. and Mike Blevins, and Nancy R. and George Palmer, all of Seven Mile Ford; one sister-in-law, Hazel R. Thomas and husband Hammond of Pace, Fla.; several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 17, at 11 a.m. at the Middle Fork Baptist Church in Chilhowie with the Rev. Jerry Creasy and the Rev. Neal Hawks officiating. Burial will follow in the Middle Fork 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. | |
| Clark | Garlen Edward | 29 Apr 1928 | 16 Jun 1999 | Garlen Edward Clark, age 71, of Odessa, Texas, died Wednesday, June 16, 1999 in San Angelo, Texas. Mr. Clark was born April 29, 1928 in Mission, Texas. He is survived by his wife, Bettie Clark of Odessa, Texas; one son, Ed Clark of Odessa, Texas; two daughters and sons in law, Dorinda D. and Charles E. Atkins of Atkins, and Mechele and Olen Howard of Houston, Texas; one brother, T.J. Clark of Tecumshe, Okla.; one sister, Ester L. Boykin of Vacaville, Calif.; three granddaughters, Traci Atkins of Wise, Leiann Atkins of Atkins, and Lela K. Howard of Houston, Texas; two grandsons, Andy Atkins and Chris Atkins, both of Atkins. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, June 19, at 10 a.m. at Crescent Park Baptist Church with the Rev. Johnny Dickerson officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Gardens. Odessa Funeral Home Angeles Memorial Chapel in Odessa, Texas, was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Brown | Reecie | 17 Jun 1999 | Mrs. Reecie Brown, age 98, of Piney Creek, N.C., died Thursday evening, June 17, 1999, in the Ashe Living Center in Jefferson, N.C. She was the widow of Talmadge Brown. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law: Ray and Ann Brown of West Jefferson, N.C.; four grandchildren: Mike Fender of Piney Creek, Pauline Sheaffer of South Carolina, Diane Corbett of Meband, N.C., and David Brown of Piney Creek, N.C; five great-grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Piney Creek Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Jackson | Fred McGhee “Jake” | 17 Jun 1999 | Fred McGhee “Jake” Jackson, age 73, of Saltville, died Thursday, June 17, 1999 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Jackson was a lifelong resident of Saltville, a 27-year employee of Olin and was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are his wife, Annie Ruth Harris Jackson; two sons, Douglas Jackson and Roger Jackson, both of Marion; one sister, Idell Jackson Sowers of Atkins; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today, June 19, at 2 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with burial in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sprinkle | Robert Shields | 21 Dec 1941 | 18 Jun 1999 | Robert Shields Sprinkle III, age 64, died June 18, 1999 at his home in Richmond. He was the son of the late Robert Shields Sprinkle Jr. Mr. Sprinkle graduated from Emory & Henry College in 1957 with a BS in chemistry and physics and attended Harvard’s Program for Management Development in 1971. He worked for the American Tobacco Company from 1957 to his retirement in January 1996. He began as a bench chemist and ended his career as executive vice president. He is survived by his mother, Hattie B. Sprinkle of Roanoke; two brothers, Howard B. Sprinkle of Chester, and James Sprinkle of Grapevine, Texas; numerous aunts, uncles and cousins; his wife, Carolyn Adams Sprinkle; two daughters, Elizabeth Adams Sprinkle and Kathryn S. Hawkins; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert Stuart and Leslie T. Sprinkle; two grandsons, Jack Hawkins and R. Cody Sprinkle. There will be a memorial service at Christ the King Lutheran Church, 9800 W. Huguenot Rd., Richmond, VA 23235 on July 10 at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in his memory to Christ the King Lutheran Church. Woody Funeral Home Huguenot Chapel in Midlothian is in charge of arrangements. |
| Barker | Frances | 14 Feb 1922 | 19 Jun 1999 | Frances Barker, age 77, of Elkton, died Saturday, June 19, 1999 at Union Hospital. Mrs. Barker was born on Feb. 14, 1922 in Lebanon. She was a homemaker and had worked at Triumph Industries and Glenn L. Martin Co. She was a member of Faith Southern Baptist Church and enjoyed flower gardening. She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Garnett W. Barker, formerly of Troutdale; one son, Tom Barker of Elkton; one daughter, Patsy Mendenhall of Elkton; two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Wednesday, June 23, at 11 a.m. at Faith Southern Baptist Church with the Rev. Richard L. Humhreys officiating. Burial was in Gilpin Manor Memorial Park in Elkton. Hicks Home for Funerals in Elkton was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Baker | Joseph Mack “Joe” | 19 Jun 1999 | Mr. Joseph Mack (Joe) Baker, age 43, of 1132 Jackson Road, Piney Creek, N.C., died Saturday, June 19, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, N.C. He is survived by his wife: Darnell Mitchell Baker of the home; three sons: Christopher Ramirez of Franklinton, N.C., Kevin Parrish and Chase Baker both of the home; one daughter: Katie Baker of the home; his mother: Annis Hardin Pulley of Youngsville, N.C.; two sisters: Daphine Ladd of Selma, N.C., and Dianne Stanley of Louisburg, N.C.; one niece; and three nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 23, 1999, at 3:00 p.m. at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with Dr. John Deason officiating. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the services to lie-in-state. Military rites will be conducted by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7-9 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, N.C | |
| Delp | Clyde Virginia Farmer | 19 Jun 1999 | Clyde Virginia Farmer Delp, 75, of Laurel Springs, died Saturday, June 19, 1999, at her home. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Geneva Thompson. She is survived by five sons and three daughters-in-law: Von and Judy Delp of Jefferson, NC, Larry and Linda Delp of Sparta, Jack Delp and Danny Delp, both of Laurel Springs, NC, and Archie and Linda Delp of Sparta; four daughters and two sons-in-law: Linda and Dwight Kirby of Alexandria, Ala., Sue and Paul Wagoner of Sparta, Jane Choate of Sparta, and Flow Thompson of Boonville, NC; six grandchildren: two great- grandchildren; one sister and brother-in-law: Betty and Joe Kyles of Sparta; and one brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Vera Farmer of Baltimore. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, June 22, at Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Elk Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. Box 1287, Sparta, NC 28675 or to Ryan’s Scholarship, c/o Paul and Sue Wagoner, P.O. Box 201, Sparta, NC 28675. | |
| Grim | John Albert | 19 Jun 1999 | Mr. John Albert Grim, age 54, of 501 Sweet Hollow Road, Laurel Springs, N.C., died Saturday, June 19, 1999, in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, N.C., He is survived by his wife: Hazel Roten Grim of the home; one daughter: Deborah Diane Grim of Konnorock, Va.; one son: Brian John Grim of Elk Creek, Va.; one step-daughter: Hallie Billings of the home; his mother: Frances Grim of Pottstown, Pa.; one sister and brother-in- law: Frannie and Jack Laser of Horseheads, N.Y.; and one brother: Wayne Grim of Jackson, Wyoming. A memorial service will be conducted Wednesday evening, June 23, at 7:00 p.m. at the Burgiss Barn at Laurel Springs, N.C. There will no visitation at the Funeral Home, however, friends may call at the home at any time. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home of Sparta is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Hudson | Doris Wagoner | 19 Jun 1999 | Mrs. Doris Wagoner Hudson, Age 74, of 11817 N.C. Hwy 18N, Ennice, N.C., died Saturday, June 19, 1999, in the Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax, Va., She is survived by her husband: Fred Hudson of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law: Ronnie and Kathleen Hudson, and Donnie and Joyce Hudson, all of Ennice, and Floyd and Kim Hudson of Mt. Airy, NC; one daughter and son-in-law: Margaret and Garnett Cox of Roanoke, Va.; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Page and Hazel Wagoner and Ray and Grace Wagoner, all of Sparta; eight grandchildren: five great-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conduced June 22 at Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Pleasant Home Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Pleasant Home Union Baptist Church, c/o Rex Todd, Pleasant Home Church Rd., Sparta, NC 28675 | |
| Everhart | Jimmie Hanks | 20 Jun 1999 | Ms. Jimmie Hanks Everhart, age 52, of 230 Cherry St. Sparta, N.C., died Sunday, June 20, 1999, at her home. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law: Michelle and David Bare of Ennice, N.C.; a granddaughter: Sarah Alison Bare of Ennice, N.C.; three grandsons: Stephen Bare and Cory Bare both of Sparta, N.C., and Damien Jackson of Lexington, N.C.; one half sister: Barbara Halsey of Sparta, N.C.; one brother: Bruce Jolly of Florida; and two half brothers: Brian Gentry of Virginia and Clive Gentry of Traphill, N.C. She was preceded in death by her father: James P. Miles; mother: Arlene Gentry; adoptive parents: Earn and Mae Hanks; and grandchildren: James Miles and Colton Jackson. A memorial service will be conducted Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to cover funeral expenses at BB&T, P.O. Box 699, Sparta, N.C., 28675, Attention: Sandy Carter. | |
| Roberts | Carolyn | 20 Jun 1999 | Mrs. Carolyn Billings Roberts, age 50, of 108 Miles St. Sparta, N.C., died Sunday evening, June 20, 1999, at her home. She is survived by her husband: Jerry Roberts of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law: Kathy and Roger Phipps of Ennice, N.C., and Angie and Danny Brooks of Laurel Springs, N.C.; two sons and a daughter- in-law: Gary and Linda Storms of Austinville, Va., and Tony Storms of Laurel Springs, N.C.; five grandchildren; her parents: Rex Sr. and Barbara Billings of Glade Valley, N.C.; two sisters: Ruby Crouse of Glade Valley and Sandra Cornett, of Elk Creek, Va.; and two brothers: Rex Billings, Jr. of Glade Valley and Larry Billings of Ennice. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 23, at 10:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel, with burial in the Cherry Lane Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. The family requests that in Lieu of flowers, contributions be made to Grandview Memorial Funeral Home for funeral expenses. | |
| Smith | Odell C. | 20 Jun 1999 | Mr. Odell C. Smith, age 87, of Piney Creek School Rd. , Piney Creek, N.C., died Sunday, June 20, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law: Anna and Jerol Atwood of Winston-Salem, N.C.; three sons and daughters-in-law: Dean Smith of Edgewood, Md., Carlis and Margaret Smith of Churchville, Md., and Bill Smith of Piney Creek, N.C.; three sisters: Reba Austin of Grassy Creek, N.C., Blandina Carter of Bel Air, Md., and Jessie McMillan of Street, Md.; one brother: Leff Smith of Darlington, Md.; fourteen grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 23, at 1:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Piney Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Chatham | Jessie Testermand | 8 Dec 1919 | 21 Jun 1999 | Jessie Testerman Chatham, age 79, of Rex, Ga., formerly of Marion, died Monday, June 21, 1999 at Henry Medical Center, Stockbridge, Ga. Born Dec. 8, 1919 in Grayson County, she was the daughter of Cisero and Bertie Ball Testerman. She was preceded in death by a sister, Maggie Reedy. Surviving are six daughters and two sons-in-law, Thelma and Billy Barnhart, Honaker, Doris Lee Tuggle, Rex, Ga., Phyllis and Jim Surber, Atkins, Glenda Blankenbeckler, Chilhowie, Louise Fulton and Patricia Kirby, both of Marion; five sons and three daughters-in-law, Don and Sherry Chatham, Stanley Chatham, all of Troutdale, Gary Chatham, Rex, Ga., Larry and Sandy Chatham, Marion, and Michael and Cindy Chatham, Chilhowie; three sisters, Mary Hash, Stella Finley, both of Atkins, and Ella Marie Echols, Marion; one brother, Boyd Testerman, Atkins; 26 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, June 25, at 11 a.m. in Laurel Hill Baptist Church in Rugby with the Rev. Rex Hall, the Rev. Mike Sage and the Rev. Fred Jennings officiating. Interment followed in Laurel Hill Cemetery. Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| McFarlane | James Henry | 21 Jun 1999 | James Henry McFarlane, age 74, of Rural Retreat, died Wednesday, July 21, 1999 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mr. McFarlane was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was preceded in death by his mother, Alma Cornelia McFarlane; and one brother, Ernest Franklin McFarlane. He is survived by his wife, Ethel June Stowers McFarlane, of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Bob Atwell of Rural Retreat; one son and daughter-in-law, Steve and Doris McFarlane, Rural Retreat; three grandchildren: Stephanie Martina Atwell, Amber Michelle McFarlane, and Chard Steven McFarlane; one brother, Clarence Phillip McFarlane, Elkton, Md.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, July 23, at 2 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ray Haskett and Tom Darr officiating. Interment was in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Emergency Services. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Edwards | Mary Lucille | 22 Jun 1999 | Mary Lucille Edwards, age 64, died Tuesday, June 22, 1999 at her home in Woodlawn. Mrs. Edwards was preceded in death by her father and mother, James and Mary Robinson Mabe and two brothers, Ernest Mabe and Pete Mabe. She is survived by two daughters, Regina Hatcher of Pennsylvania and Betty Edwards of Woodlawn; three sons, Charles Hayes and James Hayes, both of North Carolina, and John Hayes of Pulaski; three sisters, Dorothy Martin of Roanoke, Bertha Carson of Marion, and Helen Coley of Wytheville; four brothers, Charles Mabe of Pennsylvania, J.C. Mabe of New York, Hurley “June” Mabe of Marion, and Bill Mabe of Cripple Creek; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, June 25, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Willard Eversole officiating. Burial followed in Attoway Cemetery in Marion. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hash | Mary Rose | 22 Jun 1999 | Mary Rose Hash, age 86, widow of James G. Hash, died Tuesday, June 22, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Hash was a longtime member of the Marion Baptist Church. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Clarence Gayle and Louise Hash of Seabrook, Md.; two sisters, Golda Tolley of Elk Creek, and Maude Winesett of Marion; one grandson, James Hash of Wheaton, Md. Funeral services will be held today, June 26, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo and Dr. Carlton Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cregger | Sidney Landon | 23 Jun 1999 | Sidney Landon Cregger, age 63, of Ceres, died Saturday, June 26, 1999 in Roanoke Community Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Alma Cregger of Ceres; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Billy Cregger of Ceres, and James “Peanut” and Sue Cregger of Bland; five sisters, Catherine Cregger, Polly Hayton, Mary Ann Cregger, all of Ceres, Daisy Bumgardner of Lacombe, La., and Louise Hardin of Huntsville, Ala.; one brother, Ron Cregger of Ceres; three grandchildren, Amie Sue Cregger, Chrissy Mae Cregger and Annette Christian Cregger. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 29, at 2 p.m. at the Chatham Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Chatham Hill with burial in Sunset Community Cemetery in Ceres. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Poe | Wilson Herman “Wid” | 23 Jun 1999 | Wilson Herman “Wid” Poe, age 75, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, June 23, 1999 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Poe attended Grosses Creek Baptist Church. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy having seen service during World War II and was a member of Francis Marion VFW Post #4667. He is survived by his wife, Margaret B. Poe of Chilhowie; one son and daughter-in-law, Thomas R. and Karen C. Poe of Glade Spring; one sister, Effie Warren, Chilhowie; one brother, Charles B. Poe, Beckley, W.Va.; two grandchildren, Amber L. Poe and Matthew Poe, both of Glade Spring; special friends, the members of Smyth County Hospital Home Care. Funeral services were conducted Friday, June 25, at 11 a.m. at the Grosses Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Lloyd Sheets and Brother Buster Mullins officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Reeves | Pearl | 23 Jun 1999 | Mrs. Pearl Kastner Reeves, age 82, of 215 Kemp St. Sparta, N.C., died Wednesday morning, June 23, 1999, in the Monroe Union Regional Medical Center in Monroe, N.C. She was the widow of Julian Reeves. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law: Dr. Timothy and Linda Reeves of Farmington, New Mexico; two daughters and a son-in-law: Drs. Pamela and Maurice Thomas of Wingate, N.C., and Angela Reeves of Cullowee, N.C.; two grandchildren: Lauren and Colin Thomas of Wingate, N.C.; and one sister: Mrs. Rosa Knipe of Tucson, Arizona. Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Sparta United Methodist Church with burial in the Sparta Cemetery. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home, however, the family will receive friends one hour prior to the services in the Fellowship Hall of the Sparta United Methodist Church. The family requests that memorials be made to the church. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home of Sparta is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Hall | Olivene | 24 Jun 1999 | Olivene Hall, age 65, died Thursday, June 24, 1999 at her home in Marion. She was preceded in death by a son, Shawn Hall. She is survived by her husband, Grant Hall of Marion; two daughters and sons-in-law, Cindy and Andrew Cox, and Mandy and Steve Poston, all of Marion; two sons and daughters-in-law, David and Sandy Hall of Kodak, Tenn., Grant Jr. and Pam Hall of Marion; three sisters, Catherine Atwell, Hazel Hubble, both of Rich Valley, and Margaret Warner of Rockville, Md.; 10 grandchildren: Jessica Hall, Jacob Hall, Crystal Hall, Justin Hall, Aaron Hall, Jonathon Hall, Ryan Cox, Olivia Poston, Jordan Poston and Rachel Poston. Funeral services will be held today, June 26, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. J.B. Arthur, the Rev. Mark Lundy and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Graveside services will be held Sunday, June 27, at 2 p.m. at Rose Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Rosenbaum | Joyce Ann | 24 Jun 1999 | Joyce Ann Rosenbaum, age 37, of Chilhowie, died Thursday, June 24, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Surviving are two sons, David Rosenbaum and Jesse Allen Robbins, both of Chilhowie; her mother, Lena Virginia McVey of Damascus; four brothers, Joseph McVey of Abingdon, Jim McVey of Damascus, Charles Howard McVey and Jessie James Thomas, both of Saltville; three sisters, Barbara Wray and Virginia Tuggle, both of Chilhowie, and Anna Marie Vanover of Saltville; one granddaughter, Kelly Danielle Rosenbaum; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted Monday, June 28, at 2 p.m. in Mount Olive Cemetery in Friendship with the Rev. Roger O’Quinn officiating. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Gilliam | Laura Andrews | 25 Jun 1999 | Mrs. Laura Andrews Gilliam, age 66, of 1521 Pine Swamp Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Friday morning, June 25, 1999, at the Walnut Cove Health Care Center in Walnut Cove, N.C. She is survived by a brother: Harlan Andrews of Sparta, N.C.; three sisters: Katherine Freconi of New Castle, Del., Betty Mitchell of Rural Hall, N.C., and Hazel Jones of Winston-Salem, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Crouse Family Cemetery in the Pine Swamp Community. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday evening at the Funeral Home. | |
| McVey | David C. | 25 Jun 1999 | David C. McVey died Friday, June 25, 1999 in Tuckerton, N.J. Mr. McVey was born in Washington County, the son of Volney and Lucy McVey of Meadowview and lived in New Jersey for 20 years. He was of the Methodist faith. Surviving in addition to his parents are his wife, Betty Ann McVey; one son, Levi McVey, of the home; four daughters, Michelle McVey of Ivanhoe, Heather McVey of Virginia Beach, Tracy McVey and Tess McVey, both of the home; one brother, Cecil McVey of Chilhowie; two sisters, Mary Catherine Cox of Meadowview and Barbara Dean of Max Meadows; two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service was conducted Tuesday, June 29, in First United Methodist Church in Tuckerton, N.J. Memorial graveside services will be conducted Thursday, July 1, at 11 a.m. in Greenfield Baptist Cemetery in Meadowview with the Rev. Joseph C. McVey officiating. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of local arrangements. | |
| Chambeers | Ivory Blevins | 10 Feb 1911 | 26 Jun 1999 | Ivory Blevins Chambers, age 88, of Elk Creek, died Saturday, June 26, 1999 at the Grayson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Independence. Mrs. Chambers was born Feb. 20, 1911 at Whitetop, to James C. and Catherine Charity Greer Blevins. She was preceded in death by her husband, J. Everett Chambers. Surviving are three daughters and two sons-in-law, Gailya Ivory and Tommy Johnson of Chesapeake, Patricia Katherine Chambers of West Jefferson, N.C., and Catherine Denise and Tony Rash, Elk Creek; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Elmer Blevins, Rugby, and Dawes and Wilma Jean Blevins, Marion; three sisters-in-law, Augusta Blevins, Winchester, Dot Blevins and Irene Blevins, both of Marion; three grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday, June 28, at 11 a.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Lorton officiating. Interment was held Tuesday, June 29, at 2 p.m. at Meadowbrook Memorial Gardens in Suffolk. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Hand | Dennis Paul | 18 Jun 1944 | 26 Jun 1999 | Dennis Paul Hand, age 55, of Jamestown, N.C., died Saturday, June 26, 1999 in the High Regional Hospital. Mr. Hand was born in Johnson County, Tenn., on June 18, 1944 the son of Ruby Hand Boone and the late Paul Hand. He married Emma Gregory in 1971. He was a supervisor for Lankford Protective Services at Shionoqi Quali Caps and a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church in Jamestown, N.C. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Surviving are his wife, Emma Gregory Hand, of the home; one son, Brian Hand, Jamestown, N.C.; one daughter, Melissa (Missy) Daniels, High Point, N.C.; his mother and stepfather, Ruby Hand Boone and Thurman Boone, Damascus; two sisters, Connie Meredith, Jamestown, N.C., and Linda McGlamery, Shady Valley, Tenn.; three brothers, Charles Hand of Shady Valley, Tenn., James (Bud) Hand of Bristol, and Larry Hand of Jamestown, N.C.; one grandson, Paul Hand of Jamestown, N.C.; two granddaughters, Lisa and Ashley Crawford, Trinity, N.C. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, June 30, at 2 p.m. at the Sutherland Community Church of Shady Valley, Tenn., with the Rev. Danny McMahan and the Rev. Don Lasley officiating. Burial followed in the Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus. Memorials may be made to Hospice of the Piedmont, Westchester Drive, High Point, N.C., or to Love Line Seven North at the High Point Regional Hospital. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. |
| Andrews | Guy Reeves | 26 Jun 1999 | Guy Reeves Andrews, age 71, of 4645 Shawtown Rd., Ennice, N.C., died Saturday morning, June 26, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. He is survived by two sons: Nelson Andrews of Ennice, N. C., and Mark Andrews of Asheville, N.C.; two daughters: Gloria Byerley of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Becky Williams of King, N.C.; four grandchildren; two sisters: Mrs. Clyde Greene of Sparta, and Mrs. Helen White of Dobson, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Glade Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Blevins | Elmer “T.V.” | 27 Jun 1999 | Elmer “T.V.” Blevins, age 63, died Sunday, June 27, 1999 at Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Blevins was a well-known businessman in the Cleghorn Valley area where he also made his home for more than 40 years. He regularly attended Atkins Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mildred Elizabeth Thomas Blevins in 1994. Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, Deborah and Mark Thomas of Rural Retreat, Sandra and Larry Copeland of Marion, and Amanda Blevins of the home; one grandson, Larry Vance Copeland of Marion; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Buford and Beaulah Blevins, Bristol, and Aubrey and Lucy Blevins of Jonesville; one sister, Louise Stamper, Marion; one sister-in-law, Maggie Fisher; two brothers-in-law, Wilbur Fisher and John Love, all of Chilhowie; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, June 30, at 2 p.m. at Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jack Burke and the Rev. Mark Totten officiating. Burial will follow in Cleghorn Valley Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hospice of Southwest Virginia. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Whitaker | Joseph Kyle | 27 Jun 1999 | Mr. Joseph Kyle Whitaker, age 70, of 5804 Delhart Rd., Galax, Va., died Sunday June 27, 1999, at his home. He is survived by his wife: Della Galyean Whitaker of the home; one daughter and son-in-law: Betty Jo and Thoms McKnight of Baywood, Va.; one granddaughter: Kayla Beth McKnight; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Agnus and Adlai Spurlin of Ennice, N.C., and Lucille and Clifton Sidden of Sparta; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Savannah United Methodist Church in the Edmonds Community, with burial in the Mt. Olivet Cemetery in Baywood, Va. The body will be taken to the church Tuesday evening where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to the Baywood Rescue Squad, c/o Swanson Murray, Grammar Lane, Baywood, Va. 24333. Military rites will be conducted by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034. | |
| Wright | Olivene | 27 Jun 1999 | Olivene Helton Wright, age 91, of Bristol, died Sunday, June 27, 1999 in Bristol Nursing Home. She was the widow of Roy Gilbert Wright. Surviving are one son, Jim Wright of Ocala, Fla.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted today, June 30, at 3 p.m. in Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring with the Rev. Scott Robertson-Gouge officiating. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. today at the Funeral Home. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Howard | Jimmy Wayne “Kentucky | 17 Jul 1953 | 28 Jun 1999 | Jimmy Wayne “Kentucky” Howard, age 45, of Salisbury, N.C., died Monday, June 28, 1999 in Bristol Regional Medical Center from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident. Mr. Howard was born July 17, 1953 in Harlan, Ky., the son of the late Barbara Wilson Howard “Granny” Seabury and Hamp Howard. He was a self-employed carpenter. Surviving are one daughter, Amanda Lynn Howard of Philadelphia, Penn.; two sisters, Nadine Pathel of Salisbury, N.C., and Dora Jean Cruey of Marion. The body has been cremated. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, Rowan County Unit, P.O. Box 1264, Salisbury, N.C. 28145. Summersett Funeral Home in Salisbury, N.C., was in charge of arrangements. |
| Barrett | Walter G. | 28 Jun 1999 | Walter G. Barrett, age 74, of Saltville, died Monday, June 28, 1999 at the Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Mr. Barrett was a veteran of World War II where he received a Bronze Star and a Purple Heart. He was a lifetime member of the Disabled American Veterans and the Marion VFW. He was preceded in death by his wife, Judith Baugus Barrett and one son, Donald S. Barrett. Surviving are three sons, Walter Grant Barrett, Rich Valley, David Alvis Barrett and Jeffrey Allen Barrett, both of Saltville; two daughters, Susan Wilson, Elkin N.C., and Sheryl Harris, Piney Creek, N.C.; one sister, Thelma (Rene) Montgomery, Welch, W.Va.; 13 grandchildren; 2 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today, June 30, at 11 a.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with the Rev. Bob Surber officiating. Burial will follow at the Mount Rose Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Camper | Christopher William | 28 Jun 1999 | Christopher William Camper, age 8, died Monday, June 28, 1999 at a Kingsport hospital. He was a second grade student at Chilhowie Elementary School and attended Chilhowie Baptist Church. He is survived by his mother, Dalisly Cadayona Delacruz Camper, Marion; his father, James William Camper, Texas; one sister, Gabrielle Hope Camper, Marion; maternal grandparents, Adilina Cadoyona and Juan Delacruz, Manila, Philippines; paternal grandmother, Evelyn Rose Camper, Bristol, Tenn. Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 2, at 2 p.m. at the Chilhowie Baptist Church with the Rev. Chuck Herrell and the Rev. Fred Conley officiating. Burial followed in the Grosses Creek Cemetery. The family requests that memorial donations be made to the Christopher Camper Memorial Fund, c/o Chilhowie Baptist Church, P.O. Box 838, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Crouse | Wilma G. | 28 Jun 1999 | Wilma G. Crouse, age 86, of Pine Ridge Apartment # 29, Sparta, N.C., died Monday, June 28, 1999 at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She is survived by one niece, Mary C. Tuttle of Kernersville, N.C. Many cousins, friends and neighbors also survive. Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Piney Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the Funeral Home until time for the funeral services on Friday. The family request that memorial be made to the Alleghany County Library, ” Read to me first” program. | |
| Long | Bascom G. | 28 Jun 1999 | 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. | |
| Orr | Bessie Mae | 28 Jun 1999 | Bessie Mae Orr, age 103, widow of Charles M. Orr, died Monday, June 28, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Orr was also preceded in death by two sons-in-law, Oscar Lynn Barrett and John Gordon Trail and one grandchild, John Harold Trail. She was the oldest member of the Riverside United Methodist Church where she taught a Sunday School class for many years and she was the oldest member of the Pilot Club International. Mrs. Orr was involved in performing many duties with the Rich Valley Fair and was associated with many other organizations and fraternities. She is survived by two daughters, Lucy Barrett and Katherine Trail, both of Marion; two sons, Walter L. Orr and wife Bobbie of Elbert, W.Va., and A. Archie Orr and wife Mabel of the Broadford Community in Saltville; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; six great-great- grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 1, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Dr. Angus Shaw, the Rev. Buddy Miller and the Rev. Douglas Abel 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 or an organization of your choice. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Shepherd | Charles Burgess | 28 Jun 1999 | Mrs. Charles Burgess Shepherd, age 76, a resident of the Grayson Nursing and Rehab Center in Independence, Va., died Monday, June 28, 1999 at that facility. He is survived by three sisters: Madalene Little of Jefferson, N.C., Fern Absher of N. Wilkesboro, N.C., and Sandy Woodie of Piney Creek, N.C.; several nieces and nephews; a special caregiver, Jo O’Neal of Independence, Va.; and a special friend, Bradley George. A military graveside service will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Cranberry Cemetery at Laurel Springs, N.C. by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Poste # 7034. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Whitaker | Brenda | 28 Jun 1999 | Ms. Brenda Bumgarner Whitaker, age 35, of 400 Ballpark Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Monday evening, June 28, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She is survived by her husband: Carlos Whitaker of Sparta; two daughters: Marie Bumgarner Garcia and Tammy Bumgarner, both of the home; two grandchildren: Candice Bumgarner and Reno Garcia; her mother: Gertha Alley of Sparta; four sisters; Carol Parsons of Canton, Ohio, Betty Jo Alley of Morganton, N.C., Bonnie Bumgarner of Sparta, and Glenda Dillow of Jonesville, N.C.; four brothers: Tommy Alley of Sparta, Charles Perry of Glade Valley, N.C., James Bumgarner of Hillsville, N.C., and Robert Bumgarner of Sparta; and three step-sisters. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the New Haven Church of the Brethren Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, and at other times at the home of her mother on Dan Osborne Road, Sparta. In lieu of flowers, memorials should be made to her mother to help on funeral expenses. | |
| Cain | Francis L. “Frank” | 30 Jun 1999 | Francis “Frank” L. Cain, age 86, formerly of Sugar Grove, died Wednesday, June 30, 1999 in Saint Joseph’s Hospital in Port Charlotte, Fla. Mr. Cain was formerly of Wilmington, Del. He attended St. Vincent College in Latrobe, Penn., and was awarded the President’s Award for Outstanding Alumni. Mr. Cain worked for the DuPont Company for 42 years before retiring. He started work at the Curtis Bay DuPont Plant in Baltimore and was then transferred to the Edgemoor Plant in Edgemoor, Del. He was also on the original task force that opened the DuPont Plant in Tampico, Mexico. He is survived by his wife, Agnes Hamm Cain of Port Charlotte, Fla.; two daughters, Patricia M. Moore of Littlestown, Penn., and Kathleen E. Eachus of Wilmington, Del.; three grandchildren, Susan P. Patel of New York City, N.Y., Robin M. Oaster of Littlestown, Penn., and Steven R. Eachus II of Wilmington, Del. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 4, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel in Marion with Father Robert Krenik and Rev. Kenneth Conner officiating. Burial followed in Ridge Lawn Cemetery in Sugar Grove. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Adam’s Angels, c/o Delaware Special Olympics, University of Delaware, 619 S. College Ave., Newark, Del. 19716 or St. Vincent College, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, Penn. 15650. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| French | Carmel L. | 30 Jun 1999 | Carmel L. French, age 83, died Wednesday, June 30, 1999 at his home in Chilhowie. Mr. French was a member of Chilhowie United Methodist Church, a businessman in Smyth County for over 40 years and the widower of Hope P. French. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Bryan French. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Jackie B. and Anna Lee French of Chilhowie; one brother, Alton P. “Tony” French of Marion; one great-granddaughter, Sydney Briann French; and a niece. Funeral services will be conducted today, July 3, at 11 a.m. in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mark McFadden officiating. Burial will be in Rose Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Chilhowie Rescue Squad, P.O. Box X, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Holmes | Pauline T. | 1 Jul 1999 | Pauline T. Holmes, age 76, died Thursday, July 1, 1999 at her home in Tannersville. Mrs. Holmes was a member of the Crabtree Chapel United Methodist Church. She was active in the community and was Tannersville postmaster for 18 years. Mrs. Holmes was preceded in death by her husband, Robert J. Holmes; and her parents, Harvey and Ovella Taylor. Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, David and Mary Holmes, Bristol, Kenneth and Annette Holmes, Bristol, Tenn., and Vernon and Barbara Holmes, Abingdon; one daughter and son-in-law, Evelyn and Harvey Barton, Tannersville; one foster son, Lee Sheets and Phyllis Profitt, Tazewell; one brother, Graham Taylor, College Park, Md.; five sisters, Margaret Holmes, Tannersville, Jean Hilt, Gaithersburg, Md., Thelma Pace, Texas, Lillian Taylor, Milton, W.Va., and Carolyn Pratt, Rich Valley; 10 grandchildren; 2 foster grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; 2 foster great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, July 3, at 2 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bill Cahill officiating. Burial will follow in the Maplewood Cemetery in North Tazewell. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Tannersville Rescue Squad or the Crabtree Chapel United Methodist Church. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Beverly | Nannie Marie | 2 Jul 1999 | Nannie Marie Beverly, age 88, died Friday, July 2, 1999 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Beverly was well-known in the Atkins community and loved by everyone who knew her. She was preceded in death by her husband Andrew Jackson Beverly. She is survived by one step-daughter, Goldie Mae Maxey of Springfield, Ohio; special friend and caregiver, Charlotte Osborne; and several step-grandchildren including Joanne Beverly Berry. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services were held Monday, July 5, 1999 at 2 p.m. at Bradley’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bill Brown officiating. Interment followed in the Wassum Cemetery in Atkins. Bradley’s Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sessor | Charlie C. (King) | 2 Jul 1999 | Mr. Charlie C. (King) Sessor, age 77, died Friday, July 2, 1999, at the Veteran Hospital, Salem. He was a native of Saltville and a veteran of the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his sister, Laura Sessor Miller of Saltville; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Monday, July 5, 1999 at 2 p.m. at the Elizabeth Cemetery with Rev. Harry Tindell officiating. The D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Keyes | Erbie Rex | 3 Jul 1999 | Erbie Rex Keyes, age 72, of Sugar Grove, died Saturday, July 3, 1999 at his residence. Mr. Keyes was a native of Smyth County and had lived in New Jersey for 42 years where he worked and retired from Dupont with 26 years of service. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Mary Catron Keyes; one son, Erbie Rex Keys, Jr. and his wife Mary Alice; three sisters, Helen Keyes Sexton of Marion, Dolly Stephens and Bonnie Blevins, both of Bristol, Tenn.; two brothers, Howard “Buck” Keyes of Carneys Point, NJ and Randolph Keyes of Marion; five grandchildren, Justin Andrew, Sarah Megan, Jessica Nicole, Jerrett Ryan and Erik Logan. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 6, at the Bradley’s Funeral Home with Rev. Kenny Price and Rev. Caudill Ashford officiating. Interment followed in Middle Fork Cemetery with military honors rendered by Francis Marion V.F.W. Post 4667. Bradley’s Funeral Home in Marion was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Maines | Owen Jessie | 3 Jul 1999 | Mr. Owen Jessie Maines, age 81, a resident of Sunrise Healthcare in Sparta, N.C., died Saturday evening, July 3, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. He is survived by a daughter: Diane Witherspoon of Sparta; a son: Dennis Maines of Sparta; a brother: Sam Maines of Sparta; two grandchildren: Amanda Jones and Connie Witherspoon, both of Sparta; and a step-son: David Smith of Sparta. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Shiloh Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Sage | Margie Edith | 3 Jul 1999 | Margie Edith Sage, age 62, died Saturday, July 3, 1999 at Wythe County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her father, J.D. Shupe, Sr., three sisters, Nettie Campbell, Betty Harris, Sally Taylor and one brother, William Shupe. She is survived by her husband, Ford Sage of Marion; her mother, Kate Shupe of Marion; six sisters, Mary Lee Merola of Rockville, Md., Lula Kate Eller of New Market, Maria Smith, Joan Snider, both of Glade Spring, Jane Colley and Helen Heffinger, both of Marion; two brothers, J.D. Shupe, Jr. and John Shupe, both of Marion. Funeral services were held Monday, July 5, 1999 at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Rev. Mike Sage, Rev. Andrew Arnold and Rev. Dan Jividen officiating. Burial followed in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Smith | Michael Vernon | 3 Jul 1999 | Michael Vernon Smith, age 42, died Saturday, July 3, 1999 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was the son of Pearl Pierce Smith of Saltville and the late Vernon Lee Smith. He was a member and deacon of First Christian Church and an employee for the Town of Saltville. He is survived by his mother, Pearl Pierce Smith; one brother, Terry Lee Smith of Saltville; one sister, Rita Kaye Gordon of Saltville; a niece and a nephew. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 6, 1999, in the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Williams and the Rev. Tim Trantham officiating. Burial was in the Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Pierce | Cynthia | 4 Oct 1895 | 4 Jul 1999 | Cynthia Williams Pierce, age 103, of Troutdale, a resident of Richfield Retirement Center, Seven Mile Ford, died Sunday, July 4, 1999, at Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion. Mrs. Pierce was born October 4, 1895, at Ashe County, N.C., to Henry and Elvina Johnson Williams. She was the widow of Wesley Pierce. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, July 7, 1999, at 11 a.m. from Troutdale Primitive Baptist Church in Troutdale with interment in Troutdale Cemetery. Elder Everett Blevins and Elder Dan Blevins will be officiating. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence is in charge of arrangements. |
| Van Hoy | Robert Bruce | 4 Jul 1999 | Mr. Robert Bruce Van Hoy, age 95, of 2511 Walnut Branch Church Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Sunday, July 4, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law: Mary Ruth and Tom Cook of Sparta; and a granddaughter: Janie Cook of Sparta. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Funeral Home. | |
| Blevins | Mary Dowell | 5 Jul 1999 | Mary Dowell Blevins, age 69, of Chilhowie, died Monday, July 5, 1999, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her parents, Virgil and Myrtle Manuel Dowell and one sister, Tenna Lee Payne. She is survived by her husband, Elder Daniel C. Blevins; three daughters and sons-in-law, Maureen and Joey Elswick, Mary Kay and John Sawyer, both of Chilhowie, Teenie and Tim Key of Abingdon; three sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel C. and Theresa Greer Blevins Jr. of Jonesboro, Tenn., Virgil Wayne and Cynthia Horton Blevins of Hillsville, Roger Lee and Rhonda Garland Blevins of Rural Retreat; eight grandchildren, Heather Elswick Smith, Cheri Elswick Davis, Hannah Blevins Davidson, Lucas Blevins, Gabriel Blevins, Chelsea Blevins, Sarah Sawyer, Kelli Sawyer; two great grandchildren, Jessie Smith and Ashley Davis; one sister, Lucy M. Powers of Marion. Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, July 8, 1999 in St. Clair Bottom Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Everett Blevins officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to the church at 4 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, 1999 where the family and friends will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to the St. Clair Bottom Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery Fund. Williams Funeral Home of Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cooper | Clinton Woodrow “Roe” | 5 Jul 1999 | Clinton Woodrow “Roe” Cooper, age 75, died Monday, July 5, 1999, at the James H. Quillen Hospital, Mountain Home, Tenn. Mr. Cooper was a member of the Bristol V.F.W. He was an Army Veteran of WWII and the Korean Conflict. He was also a retired Master Sargeant of the U.S. Army and received a Purple Heart and a Bronze Star. He is survived by his wife Louise Terry Cooper of Saltville; one daughter, Jo Ann Cooper of Saltville; one son, Michael Wayne Cooper of Saltville; one daughter-in-law, Jackie Cooper; two half-brothers, Ray Collins of Saltville and Hershell Collins of Marion; one half-sister, Jessie Holmes of Saltville; four grandchildren, Charrissa Jackson, Shawn Pennington, Erika Walls and Corey Cooper; two great-grandchildren, Alli Cooper and Dusty Jackson; a special friend, Roy Halcomb. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, July 8, 1999 at 2 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with Rev. Shirley Carter officiating. Burial will follow at Mount Rose Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday, July 7, 1999, at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Creger | Fred Lambreth | 5 Jul 1999 | Fred Lambreth Creger, age 77, of Wytheville, died Monday, July 5, 1999 in a Roanoke hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Naomi Creger. He is survived by one daughter, Bethel Williams, Wytheville; two sons and daughters-in- law, Waymon and Rhonda Creger and Ted and Linda Creger, all of Wytheville; six grandchildren: Melissa Creger Sarver, Benjamin Creger, Leanne Creger, Erik Williams, Heather Williams and Shane Williams. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 8, at 2 p.m. at the Galilee Christian Church with interment in the church cemetery. American Legion Post #9 conducted military graveside rites. Gillman Funeral Chapel in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hess | Clarence Lee “Poppy” | 5 Jul 1999 | Clarence Lee “Poppy” Hess, age 86, died Monday, July 5, 1999 in the Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Mr. Hess was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Glade Spring and was preceded in death by a son, Mr. John Harvey Hess. He is survived by his wife, Alsa Catherine Hess; one daughter-in-law, Shirley Hess of Chilhowie; one brother, Oscar Hess of Broadford; two sisters, Thelma Hess of Marion, Lucy Davis of Avondale, Pa.; four granddaughters, Wanda Barbrow of Glade Spring, Sherry Hinchey of Abingdon, Teresa Snider of Chilhowie and Debbie Belcher of Glade Spring; several nieces and nephews; special people to Mr. Hess: Missy Woodard, Chris Bawgus, and Heather Looney. Funeral services for Mr. Hess will be conducted Wednesday, July 7, 1999 at 2 p.m. at the Church of God of Prophecy in Glade Spring with the Rev. Geary Jonas officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Rose Cemetery. The D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Phillips | Charles A. “Wob” | 5 Jul 1999 | Charles A. “Wob” Phillips, age 38, of Glade Spring, died Monday, July 5, 1999, in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County, a son of Jeanette P. Williams of Damascus. He was employed with Damascus Corp. and was a lifetime member of the Damascus Volunteer Fire Department. He was a member of the First Baptist Church. He is survived by his mother, Jeanette P. Williams; his wife, Debbie Davenport Phillips; a step- son, Daniel Robbins of Glade Spring; a brother, John Robert Phillips of Babson Park, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, July 6, 1999 at 8 p.m. in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel in Damascus with the Rev. Paul B. Jones officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday, July 7, 1999, in Sunset Memorial Park, Damascus. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Damascus Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 426, Damascus, Va. 24236. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Rowland | William E. | 5 Jul 1999 | William E. Rowland, age 74, formerly of Marion, died July 5, 1999 in Good Shepherd Hospital in Longview, Texas. Mr. Rowland was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was preceded in death by his parents, Conley L. Rowland Sr. and Myrtle M. Rowland; three sisters, Maxine Blankenbeckler, Elizabeth Musser and Doris Rowland; and one brother, Conley L. Rowland Jr. He is survived by two brothers, Paul Rowland, Crab, Ala., and Waldo Rowland, Columbia, S.C.; five sisters: Bea Blevins and Pat Weithman, both of Bucyrus, Ohio, Wilma Hoffman, Mansfield, Ohio, Belle White, Naples, Fla., and Peggy Freshwater, Dayton, Ohio. Funeral and burial were held in Longview, Texas. | |
| Orr | Bessie Trail | 6 Jul 1999 | Bessie Trail Orr, age 81, widow of Lee Orr, died Tuesday, July 6, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Norma Jean Orr Roark. She is survived by one daughter, Bessie Lee Orr; two sons and daughter-in-law, Howard Roland and Carol J. Orr of Crystal Lake, Ill., and Edward Wiley Orr; four sisters, Nannie Orr, Maggie Trail, Doris Murray and Helen Falke, all of Marion; three grandchildren; Howard Edward Orr, Jeffrey Allen Orr and Joe Roark. Funeral services were held Friday, July 9, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Elizabeth Cemetery in Saltville. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Petty | Hoyt John | 7 Jul 1999 | Mr. Hoyt John Petty, age 85, of 1309 Fairview Road, Galax, Va., died Wednesday, July 7, 1999, at the Wake Forest University Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. He is survived by his wife: Alma Mae Petty of Blacksburg, Va.; two daughters: Kenna Burcham of Blacksburg, and Barbara Shaver of Baltimore, Md.; and one grandson: Keegan Sturdivant of Blacksburg. A Masonic grave side service will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:00 P.M. at the Saddle Mountain Cemetery by the Old Town Masonic Lodge # 68 of Galax, Va., The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Donnelly | Lindsey Thompson | 8 Jul 1999 | Lindsey Thompson Donnelly, age 77, died Friday, July 2, 1999. He is survived by his wife Delphine Galloway Donnelly; two sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Lindsey and Donna V. Donnelly of Chilhowie, Kerry Bruce and Mary M. Donnelly of Radford; four sisters, Helen Donnelly, Jane Kittinger, Anne King, all of Chilhowie, Evelyn Smith of Lynchburg; five grandchildren, Joe W. and Shannon Donnelly of Chilhowie, Kate, Sarah, and Sean Donnelly of Radford; two brothers-in-law, James T. King of Chilhowie and Arthur R. Smith of Lynchburg; two special friends, Janet Duncan and Candy Lampkins. He was preceded in death by a brother, Earl Ralph Donnelly. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, July 4, 1999 in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Troy Allen officiating. Graveside services were conducted Sunday, July 5, 1999. Flowers will be appreciated and contributed may be sent to Alzheimers Association, 2728 Colonial Avenue, Suite 2, Roanoke, Va. 24015. | |
| Martin | Claudia Ridley | 26 Oct 1948 | 9 Jul 1999 | Claudia Ridley Martin, age 50, died Friday, July 9, 1999 at her home in Winter Haven, Fla. Mrs. Martin was born Oct. 26, 1948 in Lakeland, Fla., the daughter of Claude and Ann Scobie Ridley. She was a founding member of Calvary Baptist Church in Winter Haven. Mrs. Martin was retired after 26 years of service as teacher and vice-principal for Polk County School Board. She was a 1966 graduate of Winter Haven High School and a 1969 graduate of Florida State University. She received her masters degree from South Florida University and was a past board member of the American Cancer Society. Surviving are her husband, Dennis E. Martin, Winter Haven, Fla.; one son and daughter-in-law, Drew and Ashley Moore Bennett, Bradenton, Fla.; one stepson, Jason Eric Martin, Winter Haven Fla.; one daughter, Leslee Ann Bennett, Winter Haven, Fla.; her parents, Claude and Ann Ridley, Winter Haven, Fla.; one brother, Fred S. Ridley, Tampa, Fla.; her father- and mother-in-law, Robert and Janice Martin. Funeral services were held Monday, July 12, at 11 a.m. at the First Church of the Nazarene with the Rev. Drew Bennett, pastor of Calvary Baptist Church, officiating. Burial was in Lakeside Memorial Park. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Claudia R. Martin Scholarship Fund, c/o Polk Educations, P.O. Box 391, Bartow, Fla. 33831. Crisp-Coon Funeral Home in Winter Haven, Fla., was in charge of arrangements. |
| Taylor | Virginia Mae “Jenny” | 9 Jul 1999 | Virginia Mae “Jenny” Taylor, age 70, of McVey’s Rest Home, died Friday, July 9, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mrs. Taylor was born in Saltville and lived near Abingdon most of her life. Surviving are a daughter, April Christeen Taylor of Paris, Tenn.; two sons, Norman Taylor of Hendersonville, N.C., and Robert Boardwine of Marion; one sister, Maudie Taylor of Paris, Tenn.; one brother, George Moss of Saltville; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be announced later by Campbell Funeral Home in Abingdon. | |
| Bowman | Annie Lee Johnson | 10 Jul 1999 | Annie Lee Johnson Bowman, age 79, of Chilhowie, died Saturday, July 10, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Bowman was a member of Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, John Sanders Bowman, Chilhowie; one daughter and son-in-law, Betty Jo and Jesse S. Lennon, Mechanicsville; four sons and three daughters-in-law, John Sanders and Martha P. Bowman Jr., Roanoke, James Campbell and Deanna C. Bowman, Blue Ridge, George Blain Bowman, Lawton, Okla., and Roger Lee and Christine J. Bowman, Marion; one brother, George Allen Johnson, Marion; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; a special friend, Carrol Rowland, Marion. Funeral services were conducted Monday, July 12, at 2 p.m. at Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Blevins and the Rev. Jerry Eggers officiating. Burial followed in the Rose Lawn Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Schwartz | William Earl | 10 Jul 1999 | William Earl Swartz Sr., age 78, of Glade Spring, died Saturday, July 10, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Swartz was a member of the First Church of God in Allison Gap, the widower of Arvilla Allison Swartz, and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are one son, William E. Swartz Jr., of Gainsville; four daughters, Earlene Swartz and Sharon Jinks, both of Manassas, Pam DeBord of Saltville, and Teena Jeffries of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; two brothers, David Swartz of Texas, and Frank Swartz of Florida; four sisters, Lois Minton, Thelma Swartz and Nita Swartz, all of Saltville, and Dora Lawrence of Abingdon; eight granddaughters; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, July 12, at 2 p.m. in the First Church of God in Allison Gap with the Rev. David Mumpower officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wyatt | Lizzie Estelle | 10 Jul 1999 | Lizzie Estelle Hunt Wyatt, age 59, of Glade Spring, died Saturday, July 10, 1999 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She attended Buckeye Hollow Holiness Church. Surviving are her husband, John E. Wyatt; three daughters and sons-in-law, Rosa and Tom Lane, Cathy and Tony Rector and Nancy and Earl Looney, all of Glade Spring; two brothers, Dewey Hunt of North Carolina, and Curtis Hunt of Saltville; three sisters, Katie Smith of Saltville, Claudia McMahan of Chilhowie and Dora Pruitt of Mendota; one granddaughter, Heather Loonie; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted Monday, July 12, at 11 a.m. in Mount Rose Cemetery with the Rev. Bobby Briggs and the Rev. Gene Little officiating. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Price | Doris Ann | 12 Jul 1999 | Doris Ann Smith Price, age 65, of Glade Spring, died Monday, July 12, 1999 in Holston Valley Medical Center. Mrs. Price was born in Saltville, a daughter of Frances Smith Davidson of Saltville and the late Curtis Smith. She was a member of Byars Cobb United Methodist Church and was retired from Sprint Telephone Co. She is survived by her husband, William A. Price Jr.; one son and daughter-in-law, Teddy R. and Kathy Price of Abingdon; one daughter and son-in-law, Lana K. and Lacy Frye of Glade Spring; her mother, Frances Davidson of Saltville; two brothers, Robert Smith and Jerry Smith, both of Saltville; three grandchildren, Jason Frye of Atlanta, Ga., Curtis Price and Carri Price, both of Abingdon; one step-grandson, Jared Stephens of Abingdon; several other very special family members. Graveside services were conducted Friday, July 16, at 4 p.m. in Mount Rose Cemetery with the Rev. Tim Graham officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Holston United Methodist Home for Children, P.O. Box 188, Greeneville, Tenn. 39743. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Dowell | Victor Edward | 13 Jul 1999 | Mr. Victor Edward Dowell, age 81, of 1056 Mahogany Rock Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Tuesday morning, July 13, 1999, at his home. He is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law: Peggy McCann of the home, and Barbara and George White of Laurel Springs, N.C.; four sons and three daughters-in-law: James and Sue Dowell, Roger and Wanda Dowell, and Billy and Bobbie Dowell, all of Sparta, and Junior Dowell of the home; one half-sister: Lojean Collins of Danville, Va.; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; a step brother: Coy Jones; and three step-sisters: Mamie Smith, and Ethel and Carrie Lee Anderson. Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Whitehead Joines Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Houck | James Roy | 13 Jul 1999 | James Roy Houck, age 74, died Tuesday, July 13, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Houck was preceded in death by one brother, Willie G. Houck; and one sister, Virginia Campbell. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Army for over 16 years and was employed as a jailer with the Smyth County Sheriff’s Department for many years. He is survived by his wife, Helen Norman Houck of Marion; two sisters, Elizabeth Parks of Prattville, Ala., and Nellie Medley of Conowingo, Md.; one brother, Robert Houck of Winston- Salem, N.C.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, July 16, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Pastor Bob Kespelher and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Wassum Cemetery in Atkins. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Haga | Evelyn Poore | 14 Jul 1999 | Evelyn Poore Haga, age 66, of Saltville, died Wednesday, July 14, 1999 at Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion. Mrs. Haga was preceded in death by her parents, Lumis and Juenoka Poore. She was a retired nursing supervisor at Smyth County Community Hospital where she was employed for 40 years and a former employee of the Saltville Theater. Survivors include her husband, Charles E. Haga; two sons, Mark Wayne Haga, Saltville, and Landon Robins, Narrows; one daughter, Linda Sue (Robins) Carroll of Saltville; three brothers, Fred Poore, Vinton, Leon Poore, Salem, and Eugene Poore, Saltville; one sister, Eleanor Sanders, Auburn, Ky.; seven grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 16, at 1 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo, and the Rev. Steve Turner officiating. Burial followed at the Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Parris | Kenneth M. | 14 Jul 1999 | Kenneth M. Parris, age 43, died Wednesday, July 14, 1999 at his home in El Paso, Texas. Mr. Parris was born in Damascus, the son of Colleen McCarthy of Redding, Calif., and lived in Shasta County for 16 years before moving to El Paso in 1981. He was a substance abuse counselor in El Paso, a U.S. Air Force veteran and a member of the AA Fellowship Hall in El Paso. Surviving are his wife, Lisa Parris; two sons, Kenneth and Johnny Parris, both of El Paso, Texas; two daughters, Angelina and Caroline, both of El Paso; his mother and stepfather, Colleen and Ed McCarthy of Redding, Calif.; two stepdaughters, Kathleen and Lacey, both of El Paso; his grandmother, Osie Shepard of Shady Valley, Tenn. Funeral services were held in El Paso, Texas. | |
| Roberts | Mamie | 21 Sep 1905 | 16 Jul 1999 | Mamie A. Roberts, age 93, of Flatridge, died Friday, July 16, 1999 at Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Roberts was born Sept 21, 1905 at Fox in Grayson County, the daughter of Lee A. and Gency Wheatley Anderson. She was the widow of Tollie Roberts. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Ruby A. and Larn Broyles of Johnson City, Tenn.; two sons and daughter-in-law, Kyle Roberts of the home, and Curtis and Linda Roberts of Comers Rock; three sisters, Cleo Roberts, Asheboro, N.C., Maxie Jones, Galax, and Lois Burns, Birmingham, Ala.; one brother, Dale Anderson, Greenville, N.C.; four grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, July 18, at 2 p.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Fred E. Jennings officiating. Interment was held in Bald Rock Cemetery in Flatridge. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Lefler | William Steward “Sonny” | 16 Jul 1999 | 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. | |
| Turner | Jaquelin | 9 Feb 1901 | 17 Jul 1999 | Jaquelin Fitzhugh Turner, age 98, formerly of Marion, died Saturday, July 17, 1999 in Alexandria. Miss Turner was born Feb 9, 1901 in Williamsburg, the daughter of George and Mary Cary Bowen Turner. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Reece Turner; and her nephew, Reece Turner Jr. She came to Marion as Director of Occupational and Recreational Therapy at the Southwest Virginia Mental Health Institute in 1955 and served in that capacity until her retirement in 1972. She continued to live in Marion until October 1979 when she moved to Alexandria. She was an active member of Christ Episcopal Church in Marion. She is remembered by many as a compassionate neighbor, a talented artist and a good friend. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 28, at 2 p.m. at Saint Peters Church in Port Royal. Wheatley’s Funeral Home in Alexandria is in charge of arrangements. |
| Bateman | Dewey Lee | 18 Jul 1999 | Mr. Dewey Lee Bateman, age 47, of 65 Short St. North Wilkesboro, N.C., died Sunday evening, July 18, 1999, at the Wilkes Regional Medical Center in North Wilkesboro, N.C. He is survived by his wife: Linda Baldwin Bateman of the home; one daughter: Michelle Hash of Galax, Va.; eight grandchildren; his father: Ross Bateman of Laurel Springs, N.C.; one sister: Mary Mabe of Laurel Springs; two brothers: John Bateman of Sparta, N.C., and Terry Bateman of Laurel Springs; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the United Faith Church on Grandview Dr., in Sparta, with burial in the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to funeral services to lie-in-state. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Military Rites will be conducted by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034. The family be at the home of the sister, Mary Mabe, 459 Rose Road, Laurel Springs, N.C. | |
| Russell | Carolyn Leigh “Connie” | 19 Jul 1999 | Carolyn Leigh “Connie” Russell, age 57, died Monday, July 19, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She attended Russell’s Chapel Church and worked at the Mount Rogers I.D.C. in Atkins. She was preceded in death by one son, Tony N. Russell. She is survived by her husband, Bobby N. Russell of Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Shannon and John Breedlove of Marion; two sons and daughters-in-law, Todd and Terri Russell of Marion, and Chad and Heather Russell of Roanoke; her father and mother, George A. and Iva Starling Bradley of Marion; one brother and sister-in-law, David and Wilma Bradley of Marion; her mother-in-law, Blanche Russell of Marion; five grandchildren; two nieces and four nephews. Funeral services will be held today, July 21, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Herman Cress officiating. Entombment will follow in Rosewood Mausoleum in Rural Retreat. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Barker | Ethel Ham | 16 Aug 1910 | 20 Jul 1999 | Ethel Ham Barker, age 88, of Troutdale, died Tuesday, July 20, 1999 at the home of her daughter Betty Tibbs in Rural Retreat. She was born Aug. 16, 1910 in Ashe County, N.C., the daughter of Mack Ham and Florence Price Ham. Mrs. Barker was the widow of Nicholas H. Barker. Surviving are four daughters and sons-in-law, Bobbie Jean and Marshall N. Taylor, Mappsville, Arvinia and Lester Paul Hart, and Lettie Mae and Herbert Dean, all of Thomasville, N.C., and Betty Jane and Larry Eugene Tibbs of Rural Retreat; one son and daughter-in-law, Poindexter and Pauline Barker, Bland; two stepdaughters and stepson-in-law, Mary James, Troutdale, and Alma and Gene Joines, Sparta, N.C.; three stepsons, Garnett Barker, Elkton, Md., Robert and wife Blanche Barker, Marion, and Herbert Barker, Troutdale; two stepdaughters-in-law, Elizabeth Barker, Florida, and Iva Barker, Marion; four grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 23, at 11 a.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Dean Shepherd officiating. Interment was in Comer Cemetery in Troutdale. Memorial contributions may be made to Troutdale Rescue Squad, Troutdale Volunteer Fire Dept., Troutdale, VA 24378 or Rural Retreat Rescue Squad, Rural Retreat, VA 24368. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Helms | Joseph B. “Joe” | 20 Jul 1999 | Joseph B. “Joe” Helms, age 69, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, July 20, 1999. Mr. Helms was owner and president of Joe Helms & Sons Inc., and Helms Stone Yard. He was preceded in death by his sons, Robert “Chuck” Helms and Nicky Rae Helms; his parents, Joseph and Fannie Helms; brother, Bill Helms; and sisters, Josephine Helms and Phyllis Hatcher. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Madeline Helms; two sons and daughter-in-law, Michael Lane and Kay Helms, and Jackie Lee Helms; one daughter and son-in-law, Tammie H. and Mike Tran; daughter-in-law, Becky Helms; brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Janene Helms; sister-in-law, Delores Huff; grandchildren: Alicia Lipscomb, Jami Helms, Tracey Painter, Missy Helms, Amy Helms, Robbie Helms, Taylor Tran and Britton Tran; great-grandchildren: Amanda Helms, Zachary Anderson and Ashley Lipscomb; many other family members and friends. Funeral services were held Friday, July 23, at Lotz Roanoke Chapel with the Rev. Jo Ellen Hatherington officiating. Burial was in Mountain View Cemetery in Vinton. Lotz Funeral Home in Roanoke was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Tibbs | Mary B. | 21 Jul 1999 | Mary B. Tibbs, age 78, died Wednesday, July 21, 1999 in the Hospice House of Bristol Regional Medical Center. Survivors include her husband, James R. Tibbs; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary Jane and Lonnie Dunavan; one son and daughter-in-law, Darrell and Phyllis Tibbs; five grandchildren: Brent, Blake and Brooke Dunavan, Brian and Lake Tibbs; four sisters, Dealy Leonard and Effie Foley, both of Marion, Virgie Reynolds, Thomasville, N.C., and Kate McIntyre, Atkins; two brothers, Howard Suit, Marion and Robert Suit, Salem; one sister-in-law, Clifford Suit, Chilhowie; a special sister-in-law, Elaine T. Morris; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, July 24, at 11 a.m. in the Atkins First Church of God with the Rev. R.C. Leonard and the Rev. Charlie Walker officiating. Burial will follow in Wassum Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bane | Bessie Mae | 22 Jul 1999 | Bessie Mae Bane, age 89, of Rural Retreat, died Thursday, July 22, 1999 at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Bane was born in Tazewell County, the daughter of the late Robert Lee and Alice Hoback Thompson. She was a member of the Corinth Lutheran Church in Rural Retreat and was preceded in death by her husbands, James D. Cox and William Henry Bane; one son, James Howard Cox; and one grandson, Willie Bane. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Marie and Ralph Bise, Wytheville; one son and fiancée, William Garland Bane and Rita Malone, West Palm Beach, Fla.; one daughter-in-law, Stella P. Cox, Rural Retreat; one sister, Lorraine Hayden, Missouri; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 25, at 2 p.m. at Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ed Schaack and the Rev. Ray Haskett officiating. Interment will follow in the Black Lick Cemetery in Rural Retreat. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Hospice of America. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Shortt | Ethel Marie | 22 Jul 1999 | Ethel Marie Shortt, age 89, of Chilhowie, died Thursday, July 22, 1999 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mrs. Shortt attended the Plasterco Church of God and was preceded in death by her husband, James Earl Shortt. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Robert (Reba) Cahill, Saltville, and Mrs. Jimmy (Dixie) Lundy, Chilhowie; one son, Richard L. Shortt, Seven Mile Ford; four sisters, Sarah Neff, Roanoke, Grace Taylor, and Erma Orr, both of Glade Spring, and Nannie Bell Lester, Bluefield; one brother, Ewell Woodward, Saltville; 11 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; 2 greatgreat- grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, July 25, at 2 p.m. at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Gary R. Blackwell officiating. Interment followed in the Mount Rose Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blevins | Leonard Andrew | 23 Jul 1999 | Leonard Andrew Blevins, age 72, of Damascus, died Friday, July 23, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Blevins was born in Washington County, the son of the late U.M. and Kate McDaniel Blevins. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Raymond Blevins, Harley Blevins and Frank Blevins. Surviving are his wife, Sarah G. Blevins; one daughter, Kathy Blevins Jones of Damascus; four sisters, Mary Blevins of Konnarock, Sara Smith of Lakeland, Fla., Nannie Hash of Nokesville, and Anna S. Campbell of Mountain City, Tenn.; four brothers, Clarence Blevins, Lawrence Blevins and Ira Blevins, all of Konnarock, and Ed Blevins of Marion; two granddaughters, Melissa Jones and Amanda Jones; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, July 26, at 11 a.m. in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. James Shafer officiating. Burial was in Azen Cemetery in Konnarock. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Buchanan | Charles M., Sr. “Charlie Bill” | 23 Jul 1999 | Charles M. “Charlie Bill” Buchanan Sr., age 88, died Saturday, July 24, 1999 at his home in Rich Valley. Mr. Buchanan was a lifelong farmer in Rich Valley and a member of Rich Valley Presbyterian Church. Surviving are a son, Charles M. “Mac” Buchanan Jr., Rich Valley; two daughters, Sarah B. Groseclose of Ceres, and Martha Kennedy of northern Virginia; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, July 25, at 7 p.m. in Rich Valley Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Rich Cardot and the Rev. Jack Kincheloe officiating. Graveside services were held Monday, July 26, at 11 a.m. in Rich Valley Presbyterian Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be sent to the Saltville Rescue Squad. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Helton | Minnie Beatrice Sturgill | 23 Jul 1999 | Mrs. Minnie Beatrice Sturgill Helton, 78, of Sparta, N.C., died July 23, 1999, at Memorial Hospital of Martinsville and Henry County, Va. Born September 7, 1920 in Stratford, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Eli and the late Ennice Spurlin. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, James R. Sturgill, and beloved son, Jerry Ray Sturgill. She was also preceded in death by her second husband, Archie G. Helton. She maintained her membership at Rush Creek Primitive Baptist Church in Saltville, Va. Surviving are one sister: Mrs. Mable Halsey of Ennice, N.C.; two daughters and a son-in-law: Gearldean Sturgill Wright of Martinsville, Va., Sandra Gayle and Michael Adams of Mechanicsville, Va.; three step-sons: Charles Helton, Paul Helton and Edward Helton; two step daughters; Myrtle Hart and Louella Kelly; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several step grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday morning, July 26, 1999, at 11:00 a.m. at the Antioch Primitive Baptist Church in the Stratford Community of Sparta. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the funeral services to lie-in-state. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Armstrong | Rita Mildred | 24 Jul 1999 | Mrs. Rita Mildred Armstrong, age 81, of the Grayson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Independence, Va., died Saturday evening, July 24, 1999, in the Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax, Va. She is survived by a granddaughter and her spouse: Judi and Tommy Walls of Sparta, N.C., A great-granddaughter; Shylah Parson of Sparta, N.C., a great-grandson; Mathew Lyons of Sparta, N.C.; and two step-grandchildren: T.J. Walls of Sparta, and Cindy Walls of Fries, Va. A private memorial service will be held at a later date. The family requests that any memorial contributions be made to the family for funeral expenses. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home of Sparta is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Frye | Gladys Anna Robinson | 25 Jul 1999 | Gladys Anna Robinson Frye, age 91, of Glade Spring, died Sunday, July 25, 1999 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Mrs. Frye was the widow of Thomas J. Frye Sr., and a member of the Friendship Baptist Church. Surviving are one son, Thomas J. Frye Jr., Gray, Tenn.; three daughters, Betty A. DeBusk and Mary G. Taylor, both of Glade Spring, and Janet F. Pastros of Brinkow, Md.; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; one great- great-grandchild. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, July 27, at 8 p.m. in Williams Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul B. Jones and the Rev. Steve Turner officiating. Graveside services will be conducted today, July 28, at 10 a.m. in Mount Olivet Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Friendship Baptist Church Memorial Fund, 35411 Loves Mill Road, Glade Spring, VA 24340, or to the Family Life Center of Glade Spring Baptist Church, P.O. Box 367, Glade Spring, VA 24340. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Higgins | Will Rogers “Bill” | 25 Jul 1999 | Mr. Will Rogers (Bill) Higgins, age 67, of 87 Edmonds Rd. Ennice, N.C., died Sunday afternoon, July 25, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, N.C. He is survived by his wife: Joyce Glasco Higgins of the home; one son and daughter-in-law: Randy and Kathy Higgins of Sparta; two grandchildren: Megan and Cory Higgins of Sparta; and two sisters: Barbara Miller and Bonnie Lineberry, both of Greensboro, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 P.M. at the Savannah United Methodist Church, with burial in the Edmonds Community Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church Monday evening, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 P.M. Flowers are appreciated, or memorial contributions may be made to the Savannah United Methodist Church, c/o Eugena Toliver, 589 Old Barett Rd. Ennice, N.C. 28623 | |
| Spence | W. Early | 25 Jul 1999 | Local farmer and longtime member of the Rich Valley Fair Association, W. Early Spence, 75, died Sunday, July 25, at his home. Spence was a graduate of Saltville High School and had been a lifelong farmer, living next to Route 632 near Saltville. According to Smyth County Supervisor Fred Frye, Spence and his wife Betty, were instrumental in getting funding to make major improvements to Route 632. Friends and neighbors termed Spence a good farmer and steward of the land, a loving father to his children and a good friend and neighbor. Several commented on his willingness to help friends when needed. Saltville Town Councilman Phil Collins said Spence had been a strong supporter of the Rich Valley Fair. “He was a long time worker with the fair association,” Collins said. “He was a good fellow and everyone liked him.” Thomas D. “Toby” Haynes, agriculture teacher for Northwood High School, is a former neighbor of the Spence family. “I worked with Early and his sons when we were growing up,” Haynes said. “He was a good worker and a strong supporter of the [Rich Valley Fair]. Early was always friendly, always smiling and ready to stop and talk a while. He always had some anecdote or tall tale to tell. His many friends, neighbors and family will miss him very much.” His love of the family farm led Spence to ask his family to set aside property for a family cemetery on family lands. Because of this, the children built a cemetery, the Spence Family Cemetery and dedicated it to the memory of their father. Spence is survived by Betty Spence, his wife; Mary Beth Tuggle, his daughter, Marion; five sons, Steve Spence, Saltville, Michael Spence, King William, and David Spence, Jeff Spence and Scott Spence all of Saltville; Evelyn Davis, his sister, Fern Park, Fla.; Sam Spence, his brother, Meadowview; 11 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be conducted on Wednesday, July 28, at 2 p.m., at the D. R. Henderson Funeral Home. The Rev. Steve Hutton and the Rev. Mark Baumgardner will officiate. Burial will follow in the newly dedicated Spence Family Cemetery. The family appreciates flowers, however, those who wish may make a memorial donation to the Hospice of Southwest Virginia, 540 W. Main St., Wytheville, Va. 24362. | |
| Combs | Cecil Dean | 26 Jul 1999 | Cecil Dean Combs, age 67, of Baltimore, Md., formerly of Chilhowie, died Monday, July 26, 1999 in Glen Burnie, Md. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Eller Combs, Baltimore, Md.; one daughter, Pamela C. Soffos, Lusby, Md.; one son, Cecil D. Combs Jr., Florida; one stepson, Dana Ray Hall, South Dakota; six sisters, Ethel Sheets, Shirley Blevins, Mary Blevins, all of Chilhowie, Juanita Williams, Marion, Delcie Pennington, Atkins, and Marie Pennington, Bel Air, Md.; one brother, Lewis Combs, Chilhowie; one granddaughter; three step-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 30, at 11 a.m. at Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Grosses Creek Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lowery | Robert Edward (Bobby) | 26 Jul 1999 | 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. | |
| Kirk | Ralph L. | 6 Aug 1927 | 27 Jul 1999 | Ralph L. Kirk, age 71, of Chesapeake, Ohio, died Tuesday, July 27, 1999 at Princeton Community Hospital. Mr. Kirk was born Aug. 6, 1927 in Coalwood, Ohio, the son of the late Gaylord R. and Virginia Baker Kirk. He was a resident of Coalwood the greater part of his life, living in Chesapeake the past five years. He was a retired mine foreman from Olga Coal Co. in Coalwood and was a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his stepmother, Pearl Kirk; one son, Michael Kirk; one brother, William “Bill” Kirk; and one sister, Dorothy Fisher. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Ruth Bellomy Kirk of Chesapeake; three sons, Joseph L. Kirk of Genoa, Daniel Kirk and Gene “Ringo” Kirk, both of Coalwood; one daughter, Lisa R. Kirk of Welch; four half brothers, Freddie, Bobby Joe, Glen and Curtis Kirk; and five half sisters, Kathern, Wanda, Janice, Vickie and Norma; seven grandchildren; one great- grandchild. Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 30, at 11 a.m. at Fanning Funeral Home in Welch with the Rev. Daniel Parish officiating. Entombment followed at Grandview Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Bluefield. Fanning Funeral Home in Welch was in charge of arrangements. |
| Evans | Martha Weaver | 28 Jul 1999 | Mrs. Martha Weaver Evans, age 97, of Maplewood Apartments #22, Sparta, N.C., died Wednesday, July 28, 1999, at her residence. She is survived by one son: David Edward Evans of Sparta; one daughter and son-in-law: Rose Marie and Willard Rector of Sparta; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Evans family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Thursday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, and at other times at the home of the daughter, Rose Marie Rector at 1246 New Haven Road, Sparta. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. Box 1246, Sparta, N.C., 28675, or to the American Cancer Society, c/o Janet McKnight, Mtn. View Rd., Glade Valley, N.C. | |
| Jones | Frances Hancock | 28 Jul 1999 | Frances Hancock Jones, of Ceres, widow of Frank W. Jones, died Wednesday, July 28, 1999 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Mrs. Jones was also preceded in death by a son, Robert “Bobby” Jones. She is survived by two sisters, Jeanette Allen of Lewisburg, W.Va., and Hattie Cregger of Ceres; one brother, William Hancock of Goode; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, July 30, at 11 a.m. at the Zion United Methodist Church in Nebo with the Rev. Larry Patton officiating. Burial followed in Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery in Nebo. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Lynn Manweiler, 448 Cummings St., Box 350, Abingdon, VA 24210. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Billings | Rex Junior | 29 Jul 1999 | Mr. Rex Junior Billings, age 71 of 4735 Highway 21 South, Sparta, N.C., died Thursday, July 29, 1999, at his home. He is survived by his wife: Barbara Lee Osborne Billings of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law: Ruby Crouse of Glade Valley, N.C., and Sandra Cornett of Elk Creek, Va.; two sons and daughters-in-law: Rex Jr. and Karen Billings of Glade Valley and Larry and Kathy Billings of Ennice, N.C.; 14 grandchildren; 10 great- grandchildren; six sisters: Helen Haithcock of Bennettsville, S.C., Faye Elmore of Georgia, Anna Osborne and Estella Clay, both of Archdale, N.C., Mary Gordy of Buies Creek, N.C. and Betty Sue Mann of Winter Springs, Fla; two brothers: James Billings of Independence, Va., and Charlie Billings of Thomasville, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Sparta Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Widener | Sue | 29 Jul 1999 | Sue Widener, age 68, of Glade Spring, died Thursday, July 29, 1999 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Widener was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was a member of the Glade Hills Church of God in Glade Spring. She is survived by her husband, Charles A. Widener; three daughters, Betty Marie Heath and Lillie Rosella Little, both of Glade Spring, and Jackie Josephine Schuler, Chilhowie; six sons, William C.J. Widener and Allen Lee Widener, both of Glade Spring, Robert Ervin Widener of Verona, Donald Ellis Widener, Bristol, Author Martin Widener of Chilhowie, and Charles Alfred Widener Jr., of Damascus; two brothers, William Jack Owens of Marion, and Ervin Smith Owens of Gray, Tenn.; 20 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Aug 1, at 2 p.m. in the Glade Hills Church of God in Glade Spring with the Rev. J.L. DeBord officiating. Burial followed in the Rush Creek Cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Gullion | Marvin M. | 1 Aug 1999 | Marvin M. Gullion, age 76, died Sunday, Aug. 1, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Gullion was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army-Air Force with over 39 months of overseas duty. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Osborne Gullion of Marion; one daughter, Patsy Dennison of Asheville N.C.; one son, Phillip Gullion of Jacksonville, Fla.; one sister, Geneva Gullion of Marion; one brother, James Gullion of Maryland; three grandchildren, Pamela Johnson, P. Michael Gullion and Courtney Dennison; three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Aug. 4, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo and Dr. Carlton Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery where full military rites will be conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Lynn Manweiler, 448 Cummings St., Box 350, Abingdon, VA 24210 or the Marion Baptist Church, 1258 North Main St., Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Richardson | Doris | 1 Aug 1999 | Mrs. Doris Carico Richardson, 87, of Pilgrims Rest in Sparta, N.C., died Sunday, August 1, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She was the widow of Oscar Richardson. She is survived by a daughter: Shirlee Kirk Haden of Lake Wylie, S.C.; two two step-sons: Brice Richardson and Hoke Richardson, both of Sparta; several step-grandchildren; and several step-great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, at the Sparta First Baptist Church in Sparta. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Pilgrims Rest c/o Tim Stamper, 459 River Hill Road, Sparta, N.C., 28675. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home of Sparta is in Charge of the funeral arrangements. | |
| Roark | Jason | 1 Aug 1999 | Jason Roark, age 61, died Sunday, Aug 1, 1999 at his home in Saltville. Surviving are a son, Joey Roark of Saltville; one daughter, Patty Davidson of Saltville; one stepdaughter, Starr Call; two brothers, Sam Roark of Saltville and David Roark of Fort Wayne, Ind.; two sisters, Louise Hayton and Bertha Moore, both of Saltville; two grandchildren Jamie Roark and Jason O. Hayden; two step-grandchildren, Michael Hatfield and Timothy Hatfield; a daughter-in-law, Karen Roark; a son-in-law, James Davidson; a special companion, Tommie Mae Bruce. Funeral services will be conducted today, Aug 4, at 2 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral with the Rev. Wade Kestner officiating. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Vannoy | Franklin L. | 1 Aug 1999 | Franklin L. Vannoy Sr., age 63, of Glade Spring, died Sunday, Aug 1, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Vannoy was a lifelong resident of Washington County, a son of the late Rev. John F. and Della Vannoy, and was a member of Friendship Baptist Church. He was also preceded in death by a brother, William G. Vannoy; and a grandson, Zachary L. Vannoy. Surviving are his wife, Carolyn Vannoy; two daughters, Mrs. Jake (Della) Stillwell of Glade Spring, and Mrs. Mark (Mary Jane) Cardin of Dalton, Ga.; three sons, Pete Vannoy and Curtis Vannoy, both of Glade Spring, and Robert “Bobby” Vannoy of Frankfort, Ky.; four brothers, John Vannoy Jr., and James E. Vannoy, both of Glade Spring, Jack Vannoy of Abingdon and George Vannoy of Seven Mile Ford; seven sisters, Betty McKaughan of Joppa, Md., Mary Dunn of Falls Church, Etta Havens of Indiana, Sue Peters and Roberta “Berbie” Vannoy, both of Glade Spring, Louise Thomas of Chilhowie and Rebecca “Becky” Shortt of Abingdon; eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today, Aug 4, at 2 p.m. in the Friendship Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul Jones and the Rev. Rick Vannoy officiating. Burial will be in Mt. Olivet Cemetery. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Brown | Lillian Claudine | 2 Aug 1999 | Lillian Claudine Brown, of Max Meadows, died Monday, Aug. 2, 1999 in Wythe County Community Hospital. Mrs. Brown was born in Smyth County, the daughter of the late Cleve and Henda Patterson Thompson and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Sugar Grove. She was preceded in death by her sister, Patsy Brown; three brothers, Harold Thompson, Grover Thompson and Robert Thompson; one half-sister, Pauline Goins; and a half- brother, Lewis Phipps. She is survived by her husband, Eugene G. Brown, of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Pamela and David Crockett of Max Meadows; two sons and daughter-in-law, Richard and Denise Brown of Galax, and Eugene D. Brown, of the home; two granddaughters, Shaunika Crockett and Nickysha Brown; one great-grandson; Nicholas Brown; three sisters, Wilma Austin of Max Meadows, Evelyn Austin of Cleveland, Ohio, and Louise Jordan of Takoma Park, Md.; two brothers, James Thompson of San Diego, Calif., and Quinton Thompson of Imperial Beach, Calif.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Aug. 5, at 1 p.m. at the Barnett’s Funeral Chapel in Wytheville with the Rev. Kenneth Sawyers officiating. Entombment will follow in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 8 tonight or at the residence at any time. Barnett’s Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Campbell | Henry H., Rev. | 2 Aug 1999 | Rev. Henry H. Campbell, age 83, died Monday, Aug. 2, 1999 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. Rev. Campbell was born in Damascus and had lived most of his life in Marion. He had been a minister in this area for many years. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Arlene Campbell. He is survived by his wife, Louise W. Campbell; one son, Bob Campbell, Marion; four daughters, Betty Edmisten, Ann Martin and Wanda Owens, all of Marion, and Becky Campbell, Rural Retreat; two brothers, Robert Campbell, Abingdon, and Jack Campbell, Chilhowie; one son-in-law, Jim Owens; one daughter-in-law, Betty Lou Campbell; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; four nieces and five nephews. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Aug. 5, at 8 p.m. in the Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Perry Hall, the Rev. Jim Odum and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Committal services were held Friday, Aug. 6, at 11 a.m. in the Old Glade Presbyterian Cemetery. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Daniels | Bobbie L. Hoppers | 2 Aug 1999 | Mrs. Bobbie L. Hoppers Daniels, age 64, of 517 Fox Knob Rd, Sparta, N.C., died Monday, August 2, 1999, at her home. She is survived by one son: Anthony Phillip Daniels of Walnut Cove, N.C.; one grandson: Justin Daniels of Walnut Cove; two uncles: Thomas Landreth of Belborne, Fla., and Richard Landreth of Sparta; and family friend: Roma Kennedy of Sparta. A graveside service will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Landreth Family Cemetary. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Friesland | Vesta Adams | 2 Aug 1999 | Vesta Adams Friesland, widow of Amos Martin Friesland, died Monday, Aug. 2, 1999 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. She is survived by two sisters-in-law, Anna Adams and Viola Adams, both of Marion; one great-niece, Georgia Pennington of Marion; a special friend, Linda Horne of Marion; several other sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Aug. 4, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with entombment in Forest Hills Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Abingdon. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Gillespie | Bradley W. | 2 Aug 1999 | Bradley W. Gillespie, age 64, died Monday, Aug. 2, 1999. Mr. Gillespie was a lifelong resident of the Marion area, a member of Faith Missionary Baptist Church and worked at Marion Composites. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy S. Gillespie of Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Sonya G. and Robert W. Meade of Bristol; two brothers, Harold Gillespie of Chilhowie, and Donald Gillespie of Marion. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Aug. 5, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. J.B. Arthur and the Rev. Mark Lundy officiating. Entombment will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the Funeral Home Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Pruner | Carl W. | 2 Aug 1999 | Carl W. Pruner, age 78, died Monday, Aug. 2, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Pruner was a native of Marion and was preceded in death by his parents, Carl W. Pruner Sr., and Sallie Vernon Pruner. Survivors include one sister, Dorothy Pruner Keesling of Marion; one uncle and aunt, Mr. and Mrs. Sidney Vernon, Marion; many cousins. Graveside services will be held today, Aug. 4, at 2 p.m. in Round Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Bradley’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Whitaker | Margaret | 2 Aug 1999 | Margaret Baker Whitaker, age 85, died Monday, Aug 2, 1999. Mrs. Whitaker was a native of the Boozy Creek Community of Scott County, a daughter of the late Mike and Mary Baker. She was the widow of Emory Carl Whitaker of Marion. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ray (Retha) Testerman, Surgoinsville, Tenn., and Mrs. Ralph (Patsy) Crockett, Marion; one son, Larry Whitaker, Kingsport, Tenn.; 15 grandchildren; several great- grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Aug 3, at 8 p.m. at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home with the Rev. Roger Frost and the Rev. Darrell Pickle officiating. Committal service and burial will be held today, Aug 4, at 11 a.m. at the graveside in Boohers Cemetery. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home in Bristol, Tenn., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Burkett | Hazel Lindamood | 3 Aug 1999 | Hazel Lindamood Burkett, age 80, died Tuesday, Aug. 3, 1999 at her home in Rural Retreat. Mrs. Burkett was born in Bland County, the daughter of the late Clyde and Ada Perkey Lindamood. She was a member of the Fulton United Methodist Church in Groseclose and was preceded in death by her husband, M.D. Burkett Jr. She is survived by one brother and wife, Hope and Nellie Lindamood, Salem; one nephew, Gary Lindamood, Salem; several other nieces, nephews, and close friends. Graveside services were held Thursday, Aug. 5, at 7 p.m. at the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat with the Rev. Robert Countiss officiating. The family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Fulton United Methodist Church. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Richardson | Zenna | 3 Aug 1999 | Mrs. Zenna Gambill Richardson, age 94, of 323 East Whitehead St. Sparta, N.C., died Tuesday, August, 3, 1999, in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She was the widow of Clennel Richardson. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law: Doris and Amos Wagoner, Jr. of Sparta, N.C.; two grandchildren and spouses: Marsha and David Leiker, and Mike T. and Vickie Wagoner, all of Sparta; one great-grandchild: Alexandra Wagoner of Sparta; two sisters: Vivian Weaver and Fairy Gambill both of Sparta; one brother: R.L. Gambill of Sparta; and a sister-in-law: Ethel Gambill of Sparta. She was preceded in death by a brother, James W. Gambill, and a sister-in- law, Opal Andrews Gambill. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Sparta First Baptist Church with burial in the Sparta Cemetery. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the funeral services at the Church. The family requests your prayers and love in lieu of other rememberances or a memorial contribution may be made to the Sparta First Baptist Church, Nina Crouse Circle or the Handbell fund. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta is serving the family. | |
| Oberson | Mary | 4 Aug 1999 | Mary Oberson, age 85, died Wednesday, Aug. 4, 1999 at her home in Saltville. Mrs. Oberson was a member of Saltville Baptist Church. She is survived by a sister, Ruth Roberson of Piedmont, Ala.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 5, in Saltville Baptist Church with the Rev. Dan Jividen officiating. Graveside services were held Friday, Aug. 6, at 11 a.m. in Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sexton | Troy Jefferson | 4 Aug 1999 | Troy Jefferson Sexton, age 55, of Atkins, died Wednesday, Aug 4, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He is survived by four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Marie and Jerry Autry, Marshville, N.C., Nancy and William Duck, Darlene and Al Daugherty, all of Windsor, and Jackie Ellison, Atkins; three brothers and one sister-in-law, Richard Sexton, Marion, Thornton Sexton, Atkins, and Arthur and Nellie Sexton, Rural Retreat; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Aug 6, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial followed in Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Medlen | Robert Lee | 5 Aug 1999 | Robert Lee Medlen, age 56, died Thursday, Aug. 5, 1999 at his home in Marion. Mr. Medlen was born in Huntsville, Ala., and was preceded in death by one son, Robert Lee Medlen Jr. Survivors include his wife, Della Mae Medlen; one daughter, Donna Medlen Coe, Rural Retreat; two sons and daughter-in-law, Milton Burl and Vicki Medlen, Chilhowie, and Jeffrey Brian Medlen, Saltville; his mother, Mamie Grey Medlen, Kentucky; one brother, Richard Milton Medlen Jr., Rockwood, Tenn.; seven sisters, Betty Cline, Judy O’Dell, Shirley Wade, Francis Rosher, Lou Harrington, Nellie Stapleton, Sue Haskett; seven grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug. 8, at 2 p.m. in Bradleys Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment followed in Resurrection Gardens. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Prater | Eugene “Gene” | 5 Aug 1999 | Eugene “Gene” Prater, age 66, of Saltville, died Thursday, Aug. 5, 1999 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy “Dot” Troxell Prater; one son and daughter-in-law, Tom and Tracy Prater of Saltville; one daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Rusty Robbins of Bowling Green; one sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Billy Cuddy of Saltville; one grandson, Matt Prater of Saltville; an aunt, Juanita McKinney of Marion. Graveside services will be conducted today, Aug. 7, at 11 a.m. in St. James Lutheran Church Cemetery in Chilhowie with Pastor Melissa Chappell and the Rev. David Mumpower officiating. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Ravelin | Ronnie D. | 7 Aug 1999 | Ronnie D. Ravelin, age 36, of Whitetop, died Saturday, Aug 7, 1999 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Ravelin was a lifelong resident of Grayson County and was a member of the Green Cove Christian Church. He is survived by one daughter, April Leann Ravelin of Baldwin, N.C.; one son, Adam Dale Ravelin of Baldwin, N.C.; his parents, Robert D. and Bolena Greer Ravelin, Whitetop; two sisters, Cheryl Graham, Abingdon, Md., and Sherry Ravelin, Lansing, N.C.; two nieces and two nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Aug 11, at 11 a.m. in the Green Cove Christian Church with Pastor Harley Farmer and the Rev. T. A. Pennington officiating. Burial will follow in the Blevins Cemetery in Whitetop. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of arrangements. | |
| McWatters | John A. | 18 Apr 1922 | 9 Aug 1999 | Rev. John A. McWatters, age 77, of Ocala, Fla., formerly of Independence, died Monday, Aug. 9, 1999 at Monroe Hospital in Ocala.He was born April 18, 1922 at Tazewell to Hugh B. McWatters and Martha Bonham McWatters.Surviving are his wife, Lucille Byrd McWatters of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, John Allen and Susie McWatters, Ocala, Fla.; two sisters, Alice Byron, Plano, Texas, and Nadine Hope, Greensville, Texas; three grandchildren; six great-grandchildren.Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, Aug. 15, at 2 p.m. in Carmi Baptist Church in Camp with the Rev. Kenny Price and the Rev. Stuart Sutherland officiating. Interment will be in Blue Springs Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the Grayson County VFW Post #7726.Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence is in charge of arrangements. |
| Cline | Nelia Jane Martin | 10 Aug 1999 | Nelia Jane Martin Cline, age 90, of Wytheville, died Tuesday, Aug. 10, 1999 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was born in Grayson County, the daughter of the late George Washington Martin and Virginia I. Testerman Martin. She was preceded in death by her husband, Garland A. Cline and five sons: Donald Robert Cline, James E. Cline, Stephen K. Cline, Ancil Lee Cline, and Walter L. Cline. She was a member of New Bethel United Methodist Church. She is survived by four daughters and sons-in-law, Virginia and Quentin Sutphin, Olivia “Libby” Caudle, all of Wytheville, Helen and Elmer Ticker of Max Meadows, and Ethel and Tex Willard of Darlington, S.C.; five sons and daughters-in-law, McKinley and Louella Cline of Crockett, Katherine Cline, Martin L. and Georgia Cline, all of Wytheville, William P. “Poochie” and Linda Cline, Dublin, Randolph H. Cline and Richard H. and Rebecca Cline, all of Rural Retreat; a special friend, Garland Catron of Wytheville; 25 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren, eight great-great-grandchildren, several step-grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, Aug. 12, at 2 p.m. at Barnett’s Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Robert Layell officiating. Interment followed in the New Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the New Bethel Cemetery Fund. Barnett’s Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Parrish | Jessie L. | 10 Aug 1999 | Jessie L. “Jay” Parrish, age 72, of Ashland, Ohio, died Tuesday, Aug. 10, 1999 at Samaritan Regional Health Systems. Mrs. Parrish was born July 17, 1927 in Chatham Hill, the daughter of Robert and Annis Maloyd Crabtree. She had been a resident of Ashland since 1958 and had been an employee of Abbott Laboratories, retiring in 1988. She was of the Methodist faith and was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Nicole Ann “Nikki” Parrish on Feb. 20, 1998. Surviving are her husband of 44 years, Albert C. Parrish; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Tim R. and Sharon A. Parrish, Dan L. Parrish, all of Ashland, Ohio, and Tom R. and Teena Parrish of Wilmington, Ohio; six grandchildren: Tracy, Shawna, Shala, Joshua, Jenay, and Cheyanne; two great-grandchildren, Madison and Matthew; two sisters, Less McGoldrick of Albuquerque, N.M., and Bertha Carter of Saltville; two brothers, Glenn Crabtree of Marion, and Fred Crabtree of Saltville. Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 13, at 1 p.m. at the Denbow-Primm-Kemery Funeral Home with the Rev. Dale Engle officiating. Burial was in the Ashland County Memorial Park. Denbow-Primm-Kemery Funeral Home in Ashland, Ohio was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Snider | Ralph Currin | 10 Aug 1999 | Ralph Currin Snider Jr., age 69, died Tuesday, Aug 10, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Snider was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph Currin and Ruth Cornett Snider. He is survived by two daughters and one son-in-law, Peggy Sue and Norman Anderson of Flatridge, and Jeanne Ruth Bowman of Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Randall Craig and Wendy Snider of Marion; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Catherine and George Walker, Louise and Tom Cullop and Dorothy Odham, all of Marion; one brother and sister-in- law, Robert Preston and Joan Snider of Glade Spring; six grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; his former spouse, Peggy Jean Snider of Marion; two very special friends, Jerri and Judy Cullop of Marion. Graveside services were held Thursday, Aug 12, at 2 p.m. at Mount Carmel Cemetery with the Rev. Neville Mozingo, the Rev. Marion Boggs and the Rev. Charlie Walker officiating. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Clear | W.O. “Oscar” | 11 Aug 1999 | W.O. (Oscar) Clear, age 86, of Saltville, died Wednesday, Aug. 11, 1999 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Clear was a lifelong resident and merchant in Smyth County, having owned and operated Clear’s Service Station for 52 years. He was a member of McCready Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife, Maxie Poore Clear of Valley Nursing Home in Chilhowie; five sons, O.C. “Wimp” Clear, Robert “Bob” Clear, Charles (Wiley) Clear, Donald (Don) Clear and David (Dave) Clear, all of Saltville; one brother, Guy S. Clear of Saltville; five sisters, Agnes Altman and June Wilson, both of Johnson City, Tenn., Juanita Farris, Hazel Frye and Margaret Clear, all of Saltville; 10 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today, Aug. 14, at 2 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Cook and the Rev. Mark Baumgardner officiating. Burial will be in Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bryan | Willie Ferrell | 12 Aug 1999 | Mr. Willie Ferrell Bryan, age 75, of 351 Macedonia Church Rd. Sparta, N.C., died Thursday, August 12, 1999, at his home. He is survived by five sons and daughters-in-law: Nathan and Ethelene Bryan of Winston-Salem, N.C., Ferrell Jr. and Vickie Bryan of Independence, Va., George and Carol Bryan, James and Jackie Bryan, and Melvin and Lisa Bryan all of Sparta; two brothers: Delmer Bryan of Sparta and Clay Bryan of Winston- Salem; eleven grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel, with burial in the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Crigger | Mildred Joan Burnett | 12 Aug 1999 | Mildred Joan Burnett Crigger, age 57, of Rural Retreat, died Thursday, Aug. 12, 1999 in Wythe County Community Hospital. Mrs. Crigger was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late Pierce and Ruth Stoots Burnett. She attended the Groseclose First Church of God and was preceded in death by a daughter, Tina Maria King. She is survived by her husband, Robert G. Crigger, of the home; two daughters and one son-in- law, Angela and Perry Johnson of Ivanhoe, and Susan Stamper of Rural Retreat; two sons and daughter-in-law, Ricky and Tamatha King of Wytheville, and William Robert Crigger of Rural Retreat; one sister, Wanda Dunford, Ft. Chiswell; two brothers, Robert Burnett and Wayne Burnett, both of Ivanhoe; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Aug. 15, at 2 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Thomas J. Bunting officiating. Interment will follow in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. tonight at the funeral home or at the residence at any time. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Currin | Elsie Virginia | 12 Aug 1999 | Elsie Virginia Currin, died Thursday, Aug. 12, 1999 at her home in Sugar Grove. She is survived by one sister, Ann C. Haulsee of Marion; three nieces, Rebecca Wilson Currin of Richmond, Amanda Jane Currin of Eden, N.C., and Patricia H. Purser of Marion; four nephews, William Lloyd Haulsee of Anderson, S.C., Robert John Haulsee of Sugar Grove, Alvin Douglas Haulsee of Toano, and Charles Howard Haulsee of Mechanicsville. Funeral services will be held today, Aug. 14, at 10 a.m. at Wharf Hill United Methodist Church in Sugar Grove with the Rev. Kenneth Conner officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Cemetery in Sugar Grove. Donations may be made to the Virginia Currin Memorial Fund, c/o Mrs. Joe Prater, 4885 Sugar Grove Highway, Sugar Grove, VA 24375. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Eller | Ethel Powers | 12 Aug 1999 | Ethel Powers Eller, age 82, widow of Garnie Eller, died Thursday, Aug. 12, 1999 at her home in Marion. She is survived by one sister, Rora Keyes of Marion; one brother, Glenn Powers of Marion; several nieces and nephews, including a special niece, Wilma Mabe of Whitetop. Funeral services will be held tonight, Aug. 14, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Eller and the Rev. Joe Powers officiating. Graveside services will be held Sunday, Aug. 15, at 2 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery in Chilhowie. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Gilley | Leonard M. | 12 Aug 1999 | Leonard M. Gilley, age 90, of Chilhowie, died Thursday, Aug. 12, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Sheets Gilley. He is survived by three daughters, Dora Allison and Connie Trent, both of Chilhowie, and Anna Jean Dempsey of Sugar Grove; two sons, Roger L. Gilley and Jerry Wayne Gilley, both of Sugar Grove; two brothers, Earl Gilley and Hunt Gilley, both of Chilhowie; 14 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; a special friend, Ellen Roark. Funeral services will be held today, Aug. 14, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Roger Frost and the Rev. Otis Barker officiating. Burial will follow in South Fork Baptist Church Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Ward | Billy Hubert | 12 Aug 1999 | Billy Hubert Ward, age 65, died Thursday, Aug 12, 1999 in Jessup, Ga. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Lilly Ward; one daughter, Sandy Paritt of Jessup, Ga.; one son, Michael Ward of Jessup, Ga.; his mother, Mamie Ward of Marion; one brother, James Edward Ward Sr., of Marion; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services and burial will be held in Jessup, Ga. Rinehart Funeral Home in Jessup, Ga., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Brooks | Tommy Glenn, Sr. | 13 Aug 1999 | Mr. Tommy Glenn Brooks, Sr., age 45, of 324 Folger Rd. Sparta, N.C., died Friday evening, August 13, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, N.C. He is survived by his companion: Monra Pearl Edwards of the home; one son: Tommy Glenn Brooks, Jr. of Sparta; one daughter: Lisa Moxley of Sparta; his father: Hugh Brooks of North Wilkesboro, N.C.; his mother: Eva Edwards Parsons of Sparta; one brother: Alton Hugh Brooks of Piney Creek, N.C.; one sister: Carol Parsons Johnson of Sparta; his grandmother: Oddie Bedsaul Edwards of Sparta; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Chestnut Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Sheets | William McKinley “Bill” | 21 Sep 1941 | 14 Aug 1999 | William McKinley “Bill” Sheets Jr., age 57, died Saturday, Aug 14, 1999 at his home in Wakefield. Mr. Sheets was born in Sugar Grove on Sept 21, 1941, the son of the late William M. Sheets Sr., and Nannie Combs Sheets. He retired for health reasons on July 1 from Newport News Shipbuilding and Dry-dock Company after 39 1/2 years of hardworking and dedicated employment. He was a faithful family man, a dedicated worker and above all, he loved the outdoors, especially his farm on Rocky Hock Road near Wakefield. He was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Marie Wright. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Peggy Haywood Sheets; a son, William Sheets and his wife Teresa of Hampton; a daughter, Terry Sue Taylor and her husband Don of Wakefield; a son, Edward Sheets of Wakefield; and a daughter Kim Norris of Courtland; five sisters, Hazel Cullop of Johnson City, Tenn., Nellie Null, Shirley Chatham and Betty Childers, all of Marion, and Mary Crewey of Seven Mile Ford; five brothers, Thomas Sheets of Marion, Joe Sheets of Newport News, Jimmy Sheets of Cardinal, Robert Sheets of Saltville and Jack Sheets of Dublin; a half-sister, Hazel Smallwood of Norman, Ind.; five grandchildren, Briana, Cody and Marisa Sheets, and Jessica and Emily Norris. Funeral services were held Aug 17 at 2 p.m. in Purviance Funeral Home in Wakefield with the Rev. Lewis Lawson officiating. Burial was in the family cemetery on Mr. Sheets’ farm. Memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Purviance Funeral Home in Wakefield was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. |
| Hamm | Olin Douglas | 14 Aug 1999 | Rev. Olin Douglas Hamm, age 80, died Saturday, Aug. 14, 1999 at his daughter’s home in Marion. Rev. Hamm was the pastor of Trinity Baptist Church on Spruce Street for many years and was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Army. He worked for Brunswick and retired from Southwestern State Hospital. Rev. Hamm is survived by his wife, Hattie Elizabeth Hamm of Marion; one daughter and son-in- law, Thelma and Donald Medley of Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, David and Doris Hamm of Independence; one sister, Edith Bise of Marion; one brother, William “Bill” Hamm of Winston Salem, N.C.; four grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one great-great- grandchild; several nieces and nephews; a special friend, Rev. Lee Roy Blizzard of Marion. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 15, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Joe Powers and the Rev. Glenn Hopkins officiating. Burial will follow in Attoway Cemetery where military rites will be conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post #4667. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Routh | Margret | 14 Aug 1999 | Margret Gillenwater Routh, age 87, died Saturday, Aug 14, 1999 at her home in Saltville. Mrs. Routh was a member of the Madam Russell Methodist Church and the Wesleyan Gill, and the widow of Charles “Pete” Routh. Surviving are two sons, Charles L. Routh Jr., of Okinawa, Japan, and Douglas L. Routh of Salem; one sister, Virginia Gillenwater of Saltville; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted Tuesday, Aug 17, at 2 p.m. in Elizabeth Cemetery in Saltville with the Rev. Scott Robertson-Gouge officiating. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blanton | Scott Franklin | 15 Aug 1999 | Scott Franklin Blanton, age 29, died Sunday, Aug. 15, 1999 at his home in Chilhowie. He is survived by his wife, Christie Leigh Hicks Blanton of Chilhowie; a stepson, Jerrad Blevins of Chilhowie; his mother, Janice D. Blanton of Marion; four sisters, Patricia B. DeBusk of Saltville, Martha B. Schultz of Plymouth, Mich., Shirley B. Mitchum of Arlington, Texas and Barbara B. Richards of Plymouth, Ind. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 17, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Graveside services will be held today, Aug. 18, at 11 a.m. at Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blevins | Gertie Eldreth | 15 Aug 1999 | Gertie Eldreth Blevins, age 100, died Sunday, Aug. 15, 1999 at the home of a daughter in Marion. Mrs. Blevins moved from Ashe County, N.C., where she and her husband established a farm in the Grosses Creek area of Chilhowie and raised their family. She was a very loving and caring mother and grandmother. As a member of Grosses Creek Baptist Church, Mrs. Blevins was distinguished as the most senior mother among its membership. Mrs. Blevins was preceded in death by her husband Eli Blevins and three sons, Millard Blevins, Smith Blevins, and Albert Blevins. She is survived by three daughters and one son-in-law, Louise and Marvin Leslie and Thelma Poe, all of Marion, and Jean Bonham of Chilhowie; four sons and three daughters-in-law, Baker Blevins, Wade and Margaret Blevins, and Ralph and Lois Blevins, all of Chilhowie, and Willard and Dorothy Blevins of Marion; 29 grandchildren and many great- and great-great-grandchildren; three very special friends, Gennie Greer, Sally Lefler and Polly Carlton. Funeral services will be conducted today, Aug. 18, at 2 p.m. at the Grosses Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Lloyd Sheets and the Rev. Reeves Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Grosses Creek Cemetery. The body will lie in state at the church for one hour prior to the service. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hall | Reamus | 16 Aug 1999 | Reamus Hall, age 69, died Monday, Aug. 16, 1999. Mr. Hall was born in Wythe County. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church for over 41 years and served as a deacon and Sunday School teacher. He was voted Father of the Year by the church in 1986. He received a diploma from Liberty University after completing Home Bible Study Courses and was retired from Brunswick with over 36 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Romey and Reba Steffey Hall and by two brothers, Mink Hall and Ernest Hall. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Pauline Hall; two daughters and sons-in-law, Teresa and Michael Snavely, Marion, and Cynthia and Wayne Marston, Woodstock; three grandchildren, Kara Snavely, Ashley Snavely, and Adam Marston; several nieces and nephews including a special niece, Carol Gross and a special nephew Darryl Hall. Funeral services will be held today, Aug. 18, at 2:30 p.m. in Calvary Baptist Church on Matson Drive with the Rev. Marion Boggs and the Rev. David Pence officiating. Entombment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Special Ministries, c/o Calvary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 7, Marion, VA 24354. Bradley’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Clark | Ruth Bishop | 17 Aug 1999 | Ruth Bishop Clark, age 81, of Rich Valley, died Tuesday, Aug. 17, 1999 in Johnson City Medical Center, Johnson City, Tenn. Mrs. Clark was the widow of Sam G. Clark and a member of the Rich Valley Presbyterian Church. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Sarah C. and Tom Chapa, Centreville; one brother, James T. Bishop, Chilhowie; one sister, Dorothy MacRae, Dickson, Tenn.; three grandsons, Brandon Chapa, Thomas Chapa and Sam Chapa; eight nieces; four nephews. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Aug. 20, at 2 p.m. in Rich Valley Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Rich Cardot officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Griffith | Zella Cretola | 17 Aug 1999 | Mr. Zella Cretola Griffith, age 67, of Glendale, Arizona, died Tuesday, August 17, 1999, in Glendale, Arizona. He is survived by his wife: Mrs. Cynthia Griffith of the home; two sons and a daughter-in-law: Z.C. Griffith, Jr. of the home; and Randy and Carla Griffith of Panama City, Fla.; one granddaughter and spouse: Kelly and Jim Phillips of Spokane, Washington; one sister: Mary Ruth Andrews of Ennice, N.C.; and one brother and sister-in- law: Genoa and Carrie Griffith of Mt. Airy, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 3:00 P.M. at the Saddle Mtn. Union Baptist Church. The body will be placed in the Church 30 minutes prior to the services to lie in state. Burial will follow in the Saddle Mtn. Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. The family will be at the home of Ellen Widener, 964 Tayson Road, Sparta, NC. | |
| Patrick | Robert Hughes | 17 Aug 1999 | Robert Hughes Patrick, age 71, of Saltville, died Tuesday, Aug. 17, 1999 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Patrick was a veteran of the U.S. Army and a member and deacon of the Oak Grove Baptist Church. He was a retired employee of U.S. Gypsum Co. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, John and Nanny Patrick. Surviving are his wife, Doris Patrick; one son, Robert (Bobby) Patrick Jr., Saltville; two daughters, Kathy Jones, Broadford, and Linda Tobin, Bristol, Tenn.; one sister, Louise Anderson, Chilhowie; six grandchildren, Erik Jones, Megan Jones, Amanda Tobin, Christopher Tobin, Jessica Stewart, Michael Patrick; one great-grandson, Shawn Patrick; two sons-in-law, Donny Jones and Glenn Tobin; one daughter-in-law, Theresa Patrick; special friends, Eugene Blevins, Gene Roberts, Curtis Wyatt. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Aug. 19, at 2 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Blevins, the Rev. Bill Cahill, and the Rev. Ray Deese officiating. Burial followed at the Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Austin | Siddie Alma | 18 Aug 1999 | Siddie Alma Austin, age 86, died Wednesday, Aug. 18, 1999 in Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tenn. She is survived by one daughter, Ivory Hamm of Troutdale; one son, Robert Austin of Darlington, Md.; one sister, Jessie DeFriece of Jefferson, Md.; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 20, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Snyder | Jewell | 18 Aug 1999 | Jewell Snyder, age 77, of Damascus, died Wednesday, Aug 18, 1999 in NHC Healthcare of Bristol Virginia. Mrs. Snyder was born in Damascus, a daughter of the late William and Myrtle Eastridge Osborne. She was the widow of Samuel Ray Snyder and was of the Baptist faith. She was also preceded in death by a son, Stephen Ray Snyder. Surviving are a son, Sammy William Snyder of Rockport, W.Va.; two sisters, Lydia Sexton of Damascus and Mary Scott of Martinsville; three brothers, Robert Osborne, Charles Thomas and R.M. Osborne, all of Damascus; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Aug 21, at 11 a.m. in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Lasley officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Pennington | Cecil E. | 19 Aug 1999 | Cecil E. Pennington, age 83, died Thursday, Aug. 19, 1999 at his home in Konnarock. Mr. Pennington was a lifelong resident of Konnarock, a son of the late David Eli and Edith Blevins Pennington, and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He retired from the Virginia State Department of Corrections in 1978 and was a member of Saint Matthews Lutheran Church in Konnarock. He was a Mason. Surviving are his wife, Hazel B. Pennington; one daughter, Jean Blevins of Mountain City, Tenn.; two sons, Randall Pennington of Hickory, N.C., and Ronnie Pennington of Damascus; one brother, Fred Pennington of Bastian; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held today, Aug. 21, at 2 p.m. in Saint Matthews Lutheran Church with Wil Robertson, minister, officiating. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of arrangements. | |
| VanHoy | Andrew Daniel | 19 Aug 1999 | Andrew Daniel VanHoy, age 72, died Thursday, Aug 19, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. VanHoy was born in Raven and had lived in Toledo, Ohio for several years. He lived in Marion for the past 14 years. He retired from Buck Eye Cablevision in Toledo and was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Newbirt VanHoy; his parents, George and Olie Denison VanHoy; a brother, Carl VanHoy; and a sister Tiny VanHoy. Survivors include one daughter, Brenda Borton, Holland, Ohio; two brothers, Patrick VanHoy of Marion, and Robert VanHoy, Lenoir, N.C.; five grandchildren, Lemual Borton, Richard Daniel Borton, Kevin Borton, Brittany Borton, and Hannah Marie Borton; one great-grandchild, Lindsay Borton; several nieces and nephews. At the request of Mr. VanHoy his body was donated to medical science. Memorial services will be held today, Aug 21, at 2 p.m. from the South Fork Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Totten officiating. Military honors will be rendered by the Francis Marion V.F.W. Post 4667. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations should be made to the Santa’s Elves Program, 121 Bagley Circle, Marion, VA 24354. Bradley’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Williams | Marshall Lowell | 7 Nov 1911 | 20 Aug 1999 | Marshall Lowell Williams, age 87, of Bridgewater, died Friday, Aug 20, 1999 at Rockingham Memorial Hospital in Harrisonburg. Mr. Williams was born Nov 7, 1911 in Sulphur Springs, Texas, the son of the late Verg and Florence Susan Marshall Williams. He had lived in the Bridgewater Retirement Village for the past 21 years, moving from Manassas. He was a member of the Bridgewater Church of the Brethren, the NARFE, and he also had done volunteer work at the Bridgewater College Library. He is survived by his wife of 59 years, Anna Elizabeth Blough Williams; two daughters, Lila Williams of Richmond, and Alice McDowell of Marion; one sister, Vergene Ables of Ft. Walton Beach, Fla.; two grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Saturday, Aug 28, at 3 p.m. in the Lantz Memorial Chapel in Bridgewater with the Rev. Robert E. Alley officiating. Memorials may be made to Bridgewater Church of the Brethren Building Fund, College View Dr., Bridgewater, VA 22812. Johnson Funeral Service in Bridgewater is in charge of arrangements. |
| Harden | Marvin Grady | 20 Aug 1999 | Marvin Grady Harden, age 84, of Atkins, died Friday, Aug. 20, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Harden was born in Smyth County, the son of the late John Kelley and Victoria Leedy Harden. He was a retired employee with the Brunswick Corp. and was preceded in death by his wife, Mable Lindamood Harden. He is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Phyllis Harden, Crockett, Roger David Harden, Salem, and Doug and Charlina Harden of Atkins; one sister, Virgie Stowers, Marion; six grandchildren: Ricky and Johnny Harden, Mark and Crystal Harden, David Harden, and Denise Slusher; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Aug. 23, at 2 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Tucker and Pastor Bob Kespelher officiating. Interment followed in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Groseclose. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lilly | Hilda Robinson | 20 Aug 1999 | 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. | |
| Owens | Harrison Gilbert “Gib” | 20 Aug 1999 | Harrison Gilbert “Gib” Owens, age 83, died Friday, Aug. 20, 1999. Mr. Owens was a veteran of World War II and a member of the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Alice Owens. Surviving are a sister, Ella Mae Myers of Marion; three stepdaughters, Helen Hash of Marion, Shirley Gunther and Joanne Blessing, both of Fort Payne, Ala.; eight step- grandchildren; 10 stepgreat-grandchildren; five stepgreatgreat-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; a stepson-in-law, Leonard Hash. Graveside services were conducted Monday, Aug. 23, at 3 p.m. in Rowland Creek Cemetery with the Rev. Joe Powers officiating. Military honors were conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Reeves | Elma | 20 Aug 1999 | Mrs. Elma Waddell Reeves, age 93, of 811 Mapleview Drive, Sparta, NC, died Friday morning, August 20, 1999, in the Waddell Nursing Center in Galax, Va. She is survived by 10 nieces and nephews: Thelma Gentry of Churchville, Md., Elma Mary Rinehart of Bel Air, Md., Dr. William B. Waddell of Galax, and Wilmington, NC, Kenneth Waddell of Roanoke, Va., Dr. Robert (Bobby) Waddell of Virginia Beach, Va., Doris Morris of Galax, Richard R. Waddell of Scottville, NC, Mary Sue Davis of Winston-Salem, NC, Nancy Burgiss of Laurel Springs, NC, and Jerry W. Waddell of Sparta; two sisters-in -law and good friends: Lucy Reeves Waddell of Scottville, and Florence Edwards Waddell of Sparta. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m,. Sunday, at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Cranberry Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday from 1:00-2:00 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers will be appreciated or Memorial Contributions may be made to the Cranberry Cemetery Fund, C/O Russell Mabe, 1333 Elk Knob Road, Laurel Springs, NC 28644. | |
| Thomas | Thedea June | 20 Aug 1999 | Thedea June Thomas, age 74, died Friday, Aug 20, 1999 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Mrs. Thomas was born in McDowell County, W.Va. She was of the Baptist faith and the widow of Coy Thomas. Surviving are three sons, Kyle Thomas of Damascus, Wade Thomas of Glade Spring, and Vernon Thomas of Meadowview; four daughters, Bonita Wampler of Bluff City, Tenn., Clarice Nichols of Chicago, Reba Catsulis and Donna Widener, both of Glade Spring; two sisters, Ladasca Vaught of Elkton, Md., and Loretta Cantrell of Paradise, Penn.; 16 grandchildren; 19 great- grandchildren; a very special friend, Spencer Moore. A memorial service was conducted Monday, Aug 23, at 2 p.m. in Mount Olivet Church with Jimmy Nichols officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Farris Funeral Home in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blevins | Galen George | 22 Aug 1999 | Galen George Blevins, age 75, of Green Cove, died Sunday, Aug. 22, 1999 in the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Mountain Home, Tenn. Mr. Blevins was born in New Hope, W.Va., the son of the late Gordon J. and Margaret Blevins, and lived in Green Cove most of his life. He was a U.S. Army of World War II and a member of the Green Cove Baptist Church. Surviving are a sister, Loucindy Ashley of Coral, Md.; one brother, Blaine D. Blevins of Green Cove; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Aug. 24, at 11 a.m. in Green Cove Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles E. “Jody” Blevins officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Olinger | Ruth D. | 22 Aug 1999 | Ruth D. Olinger, age 70, of Saltville, died Sunday, Aug. 22, 1999 in Grace Health Care in Abingdon. Mrs. Olinger was the widow of Paul E. Olinger and a member of the Chilhowie Pentecostal Holiness Church. Surviving are three sons, Kenny Olinger of Abingdon, and Ernie Olinger and Arthur “Nook” Olinger, both of Chilhowie; five sisters, Rebecca Kell, Betty Weaver and Mary Smith, all of Chilhowie, and Nancy Moore and Dorothy Toliver, both of Meadowview; one brother, Bill Bise of Chilhowie; six grandchildren, Brian, Shannon, Terry Don, Scott and Shane Olinger, and Kim Stevens; four great-grandchildren, Brandon Stevens, Brianna Olinger, Autumn Olinger and Erin Olinger; several nieces and nephews; three daughters-in-law, Lynn, Brenda and Karen Olinger. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Aug. 24, at 11 a.m. in Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Bobby Dunn and the Rev. Charles DeBord officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Brewer | Leah Mae Poole | 14 Aug 1914 | 24 Aug 1999 | Leah Mae Poole Brewer, age 85, died Tuesday, Aug. 24, 1999 at her home in Camp. Mrs. Brewer was preceded in death by her husband, D.T. Brewer; two sons, Charles and James Brewer; and two brothers, Steward and Bernard Poole. She was born Aug. 14, 1914 at Camp, the daughter of Elbert Winton and Myrtle Bennington Poole and was a member of Carmi Baptist Church. Survivors include four daughters and sons-in-law, Myrtle and Lloyd Nichols, Helen and Kermit Osborne, Alma and Larry Dunford, all of Rural Retreat, and Bonnie and Doug Rash of Speedwell; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Lewis and Ann Brewer, Dublin, Doug and Peggy Brewer, Wytheville, and Randall Brewer, Sugar Grove; a daughter-in- law and spouse, Doris and Jeff Ratliff, Speedwell; one sister, Malinda Flanagan, Crockett; 11 grandchildren; three great- grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Aug. 27, at 2 p.m. in Carmi Baptist Church with the Rev. Ralph Jones and the Rev. Ted Anders officiating. Interment was in Blue Springs Cemetery. Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the charity of one’s choice. |
| Testerman | Ruby | 24 Aug 1999 | Ruby Hearn Testerman, age 83, widow of Gaither Testerman, died Tuesday, Aug 24, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Testerman was born in Rural Retreat to the late Robert Tye and Lola Wright Lyons. She retired from Harwood Manufacturing and was preceded in death by a son, Richard Hearn. She was also a member of the Lincoln Hill Baptist Church for 43 years. Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Ann Hearn, Marion; two grandchildren and one grandson-in-law, Monica and Butch Glass, Burlington, N.C., and Amy Campbell, Marion; three great-grandchildren, Ty Campbell, Tanner Campbell, Kennedy Glass; two brothers, Ernest Lyons and Fred Lyons; four sisters: Frances Catron, Mae Bralley, Margaret Bray and Logene Pridemore; three stepchildren: Joyce Hamm, Carolyn Rhoten, and J.C. Testerman; 12 step-grandchildren; 15 step-great-grandchildren; three special friends, Louise Wiles, Marion Teaster, and Ruby Woods. Funeral services were held Friday, Aug 27, at 11 a.m. in Bradley’s Funeral Home with the Rev. Joe Powers and the Rev. Jesse Jones officiating. Entombment services followed in Roselawn Cemetery Mausoleum with the Rev. Otis Barker and the Rev. Andrew Arnold officiating. Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions can be made to the Lincoln Hill Baptist Church, Horne Alley, Marion, VA 24354. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Willard | Anna | 24 Aug 1999 | Anna Reedy Willard, age 79, of Rural Retreat, died Tuesday, Aug 24, 1999 in the Francis Marion Manor. Mrs. Willard was born in Smyth County, the daughter of the late Orley Nathan and Mary Ossie Walton Reedy. She was a member of the Marvin United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, William Henry Willard, and two brothers, Ira Reedy and Edison Reedy. She is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Mary W. and Jimmy Mullins, Wytheville, and Susanna Willard, Alexandria; one son, William H. (Billy) Willard Jr., Rural Retreat; one grandson, James R. Mullins Jr., Rural Retreat; one great-grandson, Bill Mullins; two sisters, Edith Taylor, Sugar Grove, and Viola Pierce, Marion. Funeral services were held Friday, Aug 27, at 2 p.m. at the Marvin United Methodist Church with the Rev. Rance Edwards and Pastor Stuart Sutherland officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Marvin United Methodist Church. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Maguire | Emaline Dolinger | 25 Aug 1999 | Emaline Dolinger Maguire, age 77, of Alexandria, died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 1999 in Chilhowie. Survivors include her husband, Frank J. Maguire; one daughter, Margaret F. Holliday, Alexandria; one son, Francis J. Maguire Jr., Marion; eight grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; two sisters, Emogene Wyatt, Chilhowie, and Callie Robertson, Georgia.; six brothers, Jessie Dolinger, Garnie Dolinger, Alfred Dolinger, Roosevelt Dolinger, all of Mouth of Wilson, Bradley Dolinger, Salisbury, Md., and Jack Dolinger, Grayson County. Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 27, at 8 p.m. with Father Bob Krenick officiating. Interment will be held at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Foundation. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Steffey | Mary Susan | 25 Aug 1999 | Mary Susan Steffey, age 93, of Maple Grove Retirement Home in Chilhowie, formerly of Rural Retreat, died Wednesday, Aug 25, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bard Benton Steffey, and a daughter, Mary Alice Steffey. She is survived by one son, Wallace L. Steffey, London, England; one granddaughter, Victoria Wickstrom, Moyock, N.C.; several cousins. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Aug 29, at 2 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Robert Countiss officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery in Rural Retreat. Friends may call Sunday at the Funeral Home from noon to 2 p.m. prior to the service. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Jones | Harry Fisher | 26 Aug 1999 | Harry Fisher Jones, age 79, died Thursday, Aug. 26, 1999 at his home in Chattanooga, Tenn. Mr. Jones was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Porter Jones; his parents, Early J. and Athlyn Lucille Jones; and brothers, Paul W. Jones and Clarence Early “Bo” Jones. He is survived by one son, Jerry Jones of Chattanooga, Tenn.; one daughter-in-law, Nan Jones of Chattanooga, Tenn.; one sister, Lois J. Ogle of Marion. Funeral services will be held Monday, Aug. 30, in Chattanooga, Tenn. Burial will follow in Chattanooga National Cemetery.This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Davis | Robert Neil | 8 Nov 1898 | 27 Aug 1999 | Robert Neil Davis, age 100, formerly of Tazewell and Marion, died Friday, Aug. 27, 1999 at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Mr. Davis was born Nov. 9, 1898 in Buchanan County, the son of the late Alfred and Delilah Gilbert Davis, Buchanan County natives. He was known to many as “Shorty” and was the last of his immediate family. He was a farmer for most of his life and had lived in Grundy, Berwind, Tazewell, Chilhowie and Marion. Until of late he was involved in the Francis Marion VFW Post #4667 in Marion. This local post recently had honored him as Smyth County’s only living World War I veteran. He had served in France between 1918 and 1919 during which time he was awarded a European Expeditionary Medal. He served in the U.S. army and was a member of the Francis Marion VFW Post #4667 of Marion. He had made his home in Smyth and Washington county for the past 50 years and was of the Presbyterian faith. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 54 years, Rosa A. Ball Davis; a grandson, Ronald Davis; a great-granddaughter, April Dawn Clifton; and two sisters. Survivors include his second wife, Nancy Owens Davis of Marion; four daughters, Mrs. Ellen Ramey, Mrs. Bob (Edith) Booth and Mrs. James (Edna Newman) Horn, all of Tazewell, and Mrs. Gene (Arbutus) Echols of Emory; one son, Robert O. Davis and wife Viola of Elizabethton, Tenn.; nine grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; great-great- grandchildren, nephews and nieces. Graveside services were conducted Sunday, Aug. 29, at 3 p.m. at Maplewood Cemetery in Tazewell with the Rev. Charles Clifton and Perry L. Bruce officiating. Members of Francis Marion VFW Post 4667 of Marion conducted military rites. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that contributions or memorials be made to any veteran, charity or church organization. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home of Tazewell was in charge of arrangements. |
| Hunley | Helen Richardson | 27 Aug 1999 | Helen Richardson Hunley, age 83, of Wytheville, died Friday, Aug. 27, 1999 in the Birdmont Health Care Center. Mrs. Hunley was the daughter of the late John W. and Blanche Smith Richardson and was preceded in death by her husband James F. Hunley; a grandson Craig Mabe; one sister and four brothers. She is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Mary Lee and Franklin Mabe of Max Meadows, and Linda H. Perry of Johnson City, Tenn.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jack and Clenda Hunley of Wytheville, and Robert “Bob” and Josie Hunley of Groseclose; two sisters, Louise Price of Wytheville, and June Goodwin of Salem; grandchildren and spouses, Michael and Kim Mabe of Max Meadows, Jamie and Lisa Mabe of Crockett, Lorrie and Jeff Malcolm, Johnson City, Tenn., Wendy and Lee Williams, Memphis, Tenn., and Heather Hunley and fiancée Nick Kapranos; great-grandchildren, Hanna Mabe and Jackson Malcom; sisters-in-law, Margaret Richardson of Wytheville, and Doris Richardson of Salem. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Aug. 30, at 2 p.m. in the West End United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dennis Milligan and the Rev. Ann Blair officiating. Interment was in the West End Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the West End United Methodist Church Building Fund, 1030 W. North St., Wytheville, VA 24382. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Puckett | Ronald “Ronnie” | 29 Aug 1999 | Ronald “Ronnie” Puckett, age 36, of Chilhowie, died Sunday, Aug. 29, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Puckett was born in Prince William County, the son of Virginia Puckett of Glade Spring, and the late William “Clayton” Puckett. Surviving are two sons, Ronald Lee Puckett Jr., and Justin David Puckett, both of Chilhowie; his mother, Virginia Puckett of Glade Spring; three brothers, Rocky Puckett of Glade Spring, Alvin Puckett of Marion and Ed Puckett of Saltville; two sisters, Joyce Puckett and Linda Blevins, both of Glade Spring; five nieces, Suzie Riffey, Tosha Reynolds, Bethany Puckett, Trisha Puckett Cook, and Missy Pruitt; four nephews, Tracy Puckett, Jonathan Reynolds, Jamey Puckett and Wesley Blevins; three sisters-in-law, Christine Puckett, Karen Puckett and Shelva Puckett; a brother-in-law, Elmer Blevins; several aunts and uncles. Graveside services will be conducted today, Sept. 1, at 2 p.m. in Baptist Cemetery in Glade Spring with Pastor Don Stanley officiating. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Tolbert | Laney | 29 Aug 1999 | Laney Tolbert, age 73, of Rich Valley, died Sunday, Aug 29, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Tolbert was retired from the Department of Corrections after 28 years and was a member of Goodman’s Chapel United Methodist Church, the Francis Marion VFW Post #4667, and American Legion Post #18. He is survived by his wife, Helen Tolbert, Rich Valley; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Allen and Vanessa Tolbert, Marion, and Trent Tolbert, Rich Valley; one daughter, Delores (Becky) Tolbert, Marion; one brother, Millard C. Tolbert, Greenville, Tenn.; two grandchildren, David and James Tolbert; a host of friends. Funeral services will be held today, Sept 1, at 2 p.m. in Goodman’s Chapel United Methodist Church with the Rev. Larry Patton officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Community Cemetery with military graveside rites rendered by the Francis Marion VFW Post #4667. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to the service. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Combs | David L. | 30 Aug 1999 | David L. Combs, age 62, of Damascus, died Monday, Aug. 30, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Combs was born in Smyth County, the son of Mary Combs Blevins of Chilhowie. He lived in Pennsylvania for several years before moving to Troutdale in 1978. He had lived in Damascus for the past eight years. Surviving are his mother, Mary Combs Blevins, Chilhowie; a sister, Eva Stanley of Laurel Bloomery, Tenn.; two brothers, William J. Combs and Fred L. Combs, both of Troutdale; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Nancy Perrin, her two children, Tammy and Edward Perrin, and her grandson, Charles. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Sept. 2, at 2 p.m. in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Fritz and Herman Trivett officiating. Burial was in Laurel Cemetery in Troutdale. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Arthritis Foundation, Smoky Mountain Branch, 212 South Peters Road, Suite 105, Knoxville, Tenn. 37923. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cornett | Fred D. | 31 Aug 1999 | Fred D. Cornett, age 83, of Damascus, died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1999 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Mr. Cornett was a lifelong resident of Damascus, a son of the late Grant H. and Rebecca Ramsey Cornett and a farmer. He was a member of Laurel Community Church. Surviving are two sisters, Virginia C. Smith and Hazel C. Cullop, both of Damascus; two brothers, Robert Cornett of Damascus and John Cornett of Elizabethton, Tenn., several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted Thursday, Sept. 2, at 10 a.m. in Zion Church Cemetery with the Rev. Leonard Smith officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to the Laurel Community Church, c/o Judy Cornett, 22129 Fisher Hollow Road, Damascus, VA 24236. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Coulthard | Harvey Lee “Buck” | 31 Aug 1999 | Harvey Lee “Buck” Coulthard, age 79, of Glade Spring, died Tuesday, Aug. 31, 1999 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Coulthard was born in Smyth County and had lived most of his life in Washington County. He was a U.S. Army veteran serving in World War II. He had owned and operated the Old Glade Texaco for 38 years and later worked for W&L Construction and Paving before retiring. He was a member of the Old Glade Presbyterian Church where he was a former deacon, elder and secretarytreasurer of the Sunday School. He is survived by his wife, Mary Jane Hicks Coulthard; one daughter, Mrs. Glenn (Vicki Coulthard) Myers, Bristol, Tenn.; one half brother, W.T. Call Jr., Saltville; two half sisters, Carrie Nipper and Daisy Edwards, both of Saltville. Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 3, at 11 a.m. in the Old Glade Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Timothy Bird officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Military rites were conducted by the PattonCrosswhite VFW Post 6975. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Glade Spring Volunteer Life saving Crew, P.O. Box 59, Glade Spring, VA 24340 or to the Old Glade Presbyterian Church, 33234 Lee Highway, Glade Spring, VA 24340. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bruce | Jane Blevins | 1 Sep 1999 | M. Jane Blevins Bruce, age 87, of Seven Mile Ford, died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Bruce was a very wonderful mother and grandmother. She was a longtime member of the Lebanon United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Betty Jane Hatton and Susanne Bruce King, and a son, Farmer L. Stubbs. She is survived by her husband, Perry Bruce of Seven Mile Ford; one daughter, Patricia Foster of Abingdon; two sisters, Mabel Martin and Hallie Martin, both of Chilhowie; 19 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 3, at 10 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. R.J. Cullop officiating. Burial followed in Thomas Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| McCready | Rodney Cameron | 1 Sep 1999 | Rodney Cameron McCready, age 68, died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1999 in Lafayette, La. Mr. McCready was a native of Saltville and a resident of Sulphur, La., since 1977. He was a retired supervisor for Olin Chemical Co. and was a member of the First Christian Church in Sulphur. Surviving are two sons, Bill McCready of DeQuincy, La., and Joe McCready of Saltville; one brother, Stanley McCready, Bristol, Tenn.; one sister, Whiz Roberts, Merryville, La.; three grandchildren, Chasity McCready, Joshua McCready, both of DeQuincy, and Eric McCready of Saltville. A memorial services will be held Sunday, Sept. 5, at 2 p.m. at the First Christian Church of Sulphur, La., with the Rev. Bob White officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the First Christian Church, 1401 Argin St., Sulphur, La. 70663 or any charity of your choice. A memorial service will be held in Saltville at a date to be announced later. This is a courtesy announcement by D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville. | |
| McCready | Sally Elizabeth Henderson | 1 Sep 1999 | Sally Elizabeth Henderson McCready, age 63, died Wednesday, Sept. 1, 1999 at Lafayette, La. Mrs. McCready was a native of Saltville and a resident of Sulphur, La., since 1977. She retired as a school teacher at W.W. Lewis School and was a member of the First Christian Church in Sulphur, La. Surviving are two sons, Bill McCready, DeQuincy, La., and Joe McCready of Saltville; one sister, Carolyn Jensen of Virginia Beach; three grandchildren, Chasity McCready and Joshua McCready, both of DeQuincy, and Eric McCready, Saltville. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Sept. 5, at 2 p.m. at the First Christian Church of Sulphur, La., with the Rev. Bob White officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the First Christian Church, 1401 Argin St., Sulphur, La. 706663 or any charity of your choice. A memorial service will be held in Saltville at a date to be announced later. This is a courtesy announcement by D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville. | |
| Shumate | Hattie Maude | 1 Sep 1999 | Hattie Maude Davis Shumate, age 88, died Wednesday, Sept 1, 1999 at the home of her son in Chilhowie. She was the widow of Jessie Franklin Shumate. Survivors include four sons, Howard T. Shumate, King, N.C., Graham S. Shumate, Reidsville, N.C., Delmer L. Shumate, Chilhowie, and Wayne E. Shumate, Marion; one daughter, Ellen G. Graham, Abingdon; one sister, Cora Weaver, Bel Air, Md.; 22 grandchildren; 26 great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Sept 4, at 11 a.m. in Grosses Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Lloyd L. Sheets and the Rev. Joe Lambert officiating. Burial will be in the Davis Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Buchanan | Jeannie S. | 2 Sep 1999 | Jeannie S. Buchanan, age 72, died Thursday, Sept. 2, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Brown B. Buchanan of Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Everett and Delores Buchanan; three grandchildren, Curtis, Doris and Carol Buchanan of Roanoke; 11 great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Sept. 4, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Dempsey | Charles “Ringeye” | 2 Sep 1999 | Charles “Ringeye” Dempsey, age 78, died Thursday, Sept. 2, 1999 in Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn. Mr. Dempsey was retired from Brunswick Corporation and was an avid coon hunter. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Combs Dempsey of Marion; three daughters and sons-in-law, Charlotte and Bob Eller, Wanda and Kelly Hayden, all of Marion, and Regina and Clement Osborne of Chilhowie; three sons and daughters-in-law, Daniel and Pat Dempsey of Sugar Grove, Wiley and Joan Dempsey of Wytheville, and Dale and Donna Dempsey of Marion; four sisters, Macie Jennings of Greeneville, Tenn., Lottie Reev es, Virdie Dempsey, both of Marion, and Eddy Jane DeBord of Abingdon; one brother, Lewis Dempsey of Chilhowie; 16 grandchildren and nine great- grandchildren; a special friend, Dean Testerman. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Sept. 5, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Joe Powers and the Rev. Dennis Eller officiating. Burial will follow in Comers Creek Cemetery in Grayson County. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Comers Creek Baptist Church or Comers Creek Cemetery, c/o Betty C. McGrady, 5000 Highlands Parkway, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Goode | Isaac Junior | 2 Sep 1999 | Isaac Junior Goode, age 79, died Thursday, Sept. 2, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Goode was a native of Russell County and had lived in the Jerry”s Creek and Red Stone communities of Smyth County for several years. There is no immediate family surviving but he is survived by many friends of the community and many friends from Maple Grove Retirement Home. Graveside services will be held today, Sept. 4, 11 a.m. in the Rowland Creek Cemetery with the Rev. Steve Hutton officiating. Friends will be received between 10 and 10:45 a.m. today at the funeral home. Bradley”s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Moss | Joseph Stafford, Jr. | 2 Sep 1999 | Joseph Stafford Moss Jr., age 61, died Thursday, Sept. 2, 1999 in Lewis-Gale Hospital in Salem. Mr. Moss was born in Bluefield and was a long time resident of Burkes Garden. He was the son of the late Joseph Stafford and Frances Lincoln Moss. He was preceded in death by his sister, Ann Moss Davies, and a brother, Robert A. Moss. Mr. Moss attended McCallie School in Chattanooga where he was class president and captain of the football team. He was a graduate of Virginia Tech in 1962 with a bachelors degree in animal science. He was co-captain of the football team, 1961 winner of the Williams Leadership Award and member of the Virginia Tech German Club. His professional careers included assistant football coach at the University of Kentucky and Virginia Tech from 1962-1969. His teams participated in two bowl games. Having resigned from Virginia Tech in 1970 he returned to Burkes Garden where he managed a successful family farming enterprise. He was a vestry member of Stras Memorial Episcopal Church in Tazewell. After sustaining a spinal cord injury in 1979, he became an advocate for the disabled and continued his interest and support of Virginia Tech athletics. He was a dedicated Christian. He is survived by three sons and two daughters-in-law, Joseph Stafford and Amy Moss of Sacramento, Calif., Andrew and Christy Moss of Marion, and Willard Lemmon Moss of Riner; his former spouse, Waverly Rogerson Moss of Marion; six granddaughters, several nieces, nephews, cousins and devoted friends. Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 5, at 2 p.m. at Christ Episcopal Church with the Rev. Robert Beauchamp officiating. Burial will follow at a later date in Burkes Garden. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Christ Episcopal Church Scholarship Fund, 365 W. Main St., Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Carter | Juanita Ford | 3 Sep 1999 | Juanita Ford Carter, age 89, of Bristol, died Friday, Sept. 3, 1999 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Carter was a native of Smyth County and had lived in Bristol since 1957. She was the daughter of the late Elcanah G. and Josie Copenhaver Ford. She was the widow of her first husband, Lynn Copenhaver, and her second husband, Robert T. Carter. She was a member of Gardners Chapel Primitive Baptist Church. She was also preceded in death by a daughter Libby Copenhaver, and a grandson Bart Smith. Survivors include four daughters, Betty Sue Schaughency of Beaver, Penn., Mary Lou Smith of Blountville, Tenn., Sara Odum of Bristol, and Estelle Johnson of Bluefield; one son, Bobby Carter of Jackson, Tenn.; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews: Georgia Meek, Roger Meek, David Meek, John Meek, Phyllis Hampton, Peggy Ford Dent; and a sister-in-law, Kella Ford. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Sept. 5, at 5 p.m. in the Seaver-Brown Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Clarence Huffman and Harold Guthrie officiating. Burial followed in Ebenezer Lutheran Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Gardners Chapel Primitive Baptist Church, P.O. Box 451, Blountville, Tenn. 37617 or the Bristol Life Saving Crew, 1601 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Moxley | William Clay “Bill” | 4 Sep 1999 | Mr. William Clay (Bill) Moxley, Sr., age 57, of 85 Poplar St., Sparta, N.C., died Friday, Sept. 4, 1999, at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. He is survived by a daughter: Karen Moxley Brown of Galax, Va.; a son: William Clay (Billy) Moxley, Jr., of Sparta; a granddaughter: Ashley Brown of Galax, Va.; four sisters: Nona Pilkins of Galax, Va., Leona Dowell and Myrtle Halsey, both of Sparta, and Jean Murray of Carolina Beach, N.C.; a step-son: James Parsons of Jefferson, N.C.; two step-daughters: Barbara Eanes of Danville, Va., and Rhonda Huffman of Lenoir, N.C.; several nieces and several nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel in Sparta, with burial in the Piney Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, and at other times at the home of a sister, Leona Dowell, Pine Ridge Apt. # 55, Sparta, N.C. | |
| Surber | Graham Alexander | 4 Sep 1999 | Graham Alexander Surber, age 84, died Saturday, Sept 4, 1999. Mr. Surber was born in Saltville and spent his younger years and the majority of his life there. He had lived in Abingdon since 1981 and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a member of Iron Workers Local 384 of Knoxville and Iron Workers Local 28 of Richmond, where he lived for 20 years. He was preceded in death by a son, Marvin Surber. Surviving are his wife, Mary F. Surber; two daughters, Mrs. Jim Boone of Richmond and Mary S. Chouinard of Bristol, Tenn.; two stepdaughters, Barbara Shifflett of Bristol, Tenn., and Ruth Dickerson of Pocatella, Idaho; one stepson, Burlin Sink of Bristol, Tenn.; four grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Sept 6, at 8 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel. Graveside services were conducted Tuesday, Sept 7, at 10 a.m. in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Earles | Fred Neal | 7 Sep 1999 | Fred Neal Earles, age 69, of Rural Retreat, died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. Mr. Earles was born in Wythe County, the son of the late Carl Brown and Amma Amanda Pickle Earles. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Anna Bell Barbery Earles. Surviving are his wife, Helen Nichols Earles, of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Dave and Jami Earles, Rural Retreat; two daughters and sons-in-law, Kathi and Sam Akers, Rural Retreat, and Sherry and Carter Marshall Jr., Sugar Grove; three granddaughters and spouses: Amanda and Chad Walk, Sandi and Sean Burlarley, and Miranda Marshall; one brother and sister-in-law, Roy and Dorothy Earles, Elkton, Md.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 10, at 2 p.m. at the Rural Retreat Pentecostal Holiness Church with Pastor Roger Crigger officiating. Interment followed in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat. The family requests that those who prefer, may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Volunteer Emergency Services or to the Rural Retreat Pentecostal Holiness Church Building Fund. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Pierce | Lloyd E. | 7 Sep 1999 | Lloyd E. Pierce, age 67, died Tuesday, Sept. 7, 1999 at the Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion. Mr. Pierce was a member of the Mahanaim United Methodist Church. He was an Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict and a member of the VFW Post 6975. He was a retired employee of U.S. Gypsum Corp. Surviving are his wife, Christine Jones Pierce, Clinchburg; one daughter, Diane Spence, Saltville; two sons, John Pierce, Chilhowie, and Mark Pierce, Saltville; five brothers, Bobby Pierce, Lynchburg, Jimmy Pierce and Bill Pierce, both of Roanoke, Jeff Pierce, Sunrise, Fla., Doug Pierce, Abingdon; three sisters, Jackie Price, Clinchburg, Ellen Sandefur, Bristol, and Pearl Smith, Saltville; three granddaughters, Amanda and Amber Pierce, Chilhowie, Autumn Spence, Saltville, and Steven Pierce, Marion. Funeral services were conducted at Friday, Sept. 10, at 2 p.m. at the Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Cook officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Rose Cemetery with the Bristol VFW conducting military rites. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Overbay | Kenneth Neal | 8 Sep 1999 | Kenneth Neal Overbay, age 78, died Wednesday, Sept. 8, 1999 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Overbay was born in Mill Creek to the late Zack and Nettie Blevins Overbay. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in World War II and was the recipient of several medals of valor. He was retired from the Brunswick Corporation and was of the Baptist faith He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Minnie Faye Doss and Lizzie Hicks; and four brothers, Odelle Overbay, Wiley Overbay, Bill Overbay, and Carl Miller. Surviving are his wife, Elizabeth Eller Overbay; five special friends, Emma Jean Wymer, Faye Taylor, Betty Lowe, Mavis Williams, and Mary Lou Waak; several nieces and nephews and a host of other friends. Funeral services will be held today, Sept. 11, at 11 a.m. in Bradley’s Funeral Home with the Rev. Neville Mozingo and the Rev. Lloyd Sheets officiating. Entombment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat with military honors rendered by the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Bradley’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Kelly | Robert Ellis | 19 Jul 1968 | 9 Sep 1999 | Robert Ellis Kelly, age 31, died Thursday, Sept. 9, 1999 in Richmond. Mr. Kelly was born July 19, 1968 at Fort Bragg, N.C., the son of Dr. and Mrs. L. William Kelly Jr. He was a graduate of the Collegiate Schools of Richmond and the University of Virginia where he was a member of Kappa Alpha fraternity and played on the University Club Lacrosse Team. During the summers, he was employed as a member of the Virginia Beach Lifesaving Service. After graduation, he worked at the University of Glasgow, Glasgow, Scotland, in vascular research for a year. He then completed two years at the University of Glasgow School of Medicine where he played on the rugby team and was a member of the University Debate Team and the University Union. Mr. Kelly will be remembered by his family and many friends as a young man of great sensitivity who loved and excelled in academics, athletics, and landscaping and water garden design. In addition to his parents he is survived by two brothers, Timothy Porter, who lives at Good Neighbor Village, Richmond; and L. William III and his wife Katherine Persons Kelly, and nephew Harper Lee, all of Richmond; one sister, Elizabeth Kelly Baicy and husband John Kyser Baicy, and nephew Joseph William, all of Winston-Salem, N.C.; maternal grandmother, Frances Stephens Ellis, Richmond, formerly of Marion; his paternal grandmother, Nancy Fulton Kelly, Greensboro, N.C., formerly of Marion. Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 13, at 2 p.m. at First Presbyterian Church with interment in Hollywood Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in Rob’s name to Good Neighbor Village Inc., Box 17782, Richmond, VA 23226. Bliley Funeral Home in Richmond was in charge of arrangements. |
| Joines | Boyde Cleary | 10 Sep 1999 | Mrs. Boyde Cleary Joines, age 88, of 200 E. Whitehead St. Sparta, N.C., died Friday morning September 10, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She was the widow of Earl Joines. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law: Charles and Annie Joines of Sparta and Gary and Martha Joines of Lititz, Pa; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and one brother: Ivan Cleary of Havre de Grace, Md. .Funeral services will be conducted Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Whitehead Joines Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta and at other times at the home of Charles and Annie Joines, 1531 Memorial Park Drive, Sparta, N.C. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. Box 1287 Sparta, N.C. 28675, or to the Charity of the Donor’s Choice. | |
| Place | Nona King | 10 Sep 1999 | Nona King Place, age 83, died Friday, Sept. 10, 1999 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. She was the widow of Wonnie King. She is survived by two sons, James King and Jack King, both of Marion; one brother, Grover McCarter of Manassas; four grandchildren, Reba Cress, Charles King, Rhonda King and Chasity King, all of Marion; two great-grandchildren, Megan Cress and Logan Cress; a special friend, Peggy Dickison. Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 12, at 4 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Bob Surber officiating. Burial followed in Ridgelawn Cemetery in Sugar Grove. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Clay | Elizabeth Rose | 11 Sep 1999 | Elizabeth Rose Clay, one-month-old daughter of Virginia Tolbert and Jeremy Clay, died Saturday, Sept. 11, 1999 in the Clinch Valley Medical Center. Survivors in addition to her parents include: paternal grandmother, Wanda Matney, Damascus; maternal grandparents, Mona Thomas and George Tolbert, both of Saltville; maternal great- grandparents, Elizabeth Sheppard, Saltville, and William Sheppard, Abingdon; paternal great- grandmother, Betty Clay, Hurley; several aunts, uncles, great-aunts and uncles, and cousins. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept. 14, at 2 p.m. in Bradley’s Funeral Home with the Rev. Reynolds Frye and the Rev. David Critcher officiating. Interment followed in Mt. Rose Cemetery. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cox | Opal Fields | 11 Sep 1999 | Mrs. Opal Fields Cox, age 86, of 299 Independence Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Saturday morning, Sept. 11, 1999, at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C., She was the widow of Preston Cox. She is survived by a daughter: Nancy Mize of Lynchburg, Va.; one son and daughter-in-law: Roy and Norma Cox of Sparta; one sister; Margaret Carr of Baywood, Va.; five grandchildren and spouses: Douglas and Tancie Mize of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., Richard and Joanna Mize of Spartanburg, S.C., Renee’ and Andy Bottum of Albany, New York, Michelle Cox and Bob Renta of Bristol, Connecticut, and Stephen Cox of Chesapeak, Va.; two great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday 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. Sunday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. The family will be at the home of Roy and Norma Cox, 344 Wolf Branch Rd. Sparta, N.C. | |
| Douglas | Laura Irwin | 11 Sep 1999 | Mrs. Laura Irwin Douglas, age 94, of 494 Bledsoe Creek Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Saturday, September 11, 1999, at the Grayson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Independence, Va. She is survived by a daughter: Naoma Choate of Sparta, N.C.; one granddaughter and spouse: Sharon and Billy Benson of Wilkesboro, N.C.; one grandson: Brian Alan Choate of Sparta; and one great- grandson: Matthew Choate of Sparta. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Little River Primitive Baptist Church with burial in the Antioch Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the funeral services to lie in state. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Little River Primitive Baptist Church, where she was a member for more than 60 years, c/o Page Wagoner, 375 Andrews Ridge Road, Sparta, N.C. 28675. | |
| Thomas | Herbert L. | 11 Sep 1999 | Herbert L. Thomas, age 67, died Saturday, Sept 11, 1999 in Charleston Medical Center, Charleston, W.Va. Mr. Thomas was formerly of Marion and had been living in Summersville, W.Va. He was an employee of Brunswick and was an organizer and representative of the AFL-CIO. He had been retired since 1994. He was a veteran of World War II, a member of the American Legion, the VFW and the Ruritans. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert J. Sr. and Julia D. Thomas; two brothers, James Alfred Thomas and Douglas M. Thomas; and one sister, Doris Ann Thomas. Survivors include his wife, Sue Thomas; one daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Dwayne McMahan, Proctorville, Ohio; one son and daughter-in-law, Gregory and Robin Thomas, Hagerstown, Md.; four stepchildren: Wetzel Holley, Tim Holley, Kathy Ramsey and Jackie Holley; three brothers, Charles W. “Bill” Thomas and Albert J. Thomas Jr., both of Marion, and Stuart Staley Thomas, Greensboro, N.C.; five sisters, Eunice Farrington, Louise T. Gross, Mary T. Dean, and Beulah T. Hopkins, all of Marion, and Sue T. Prater, Sevierville, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; 27 nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept 14, at 2 p.m. at the Whites Chapel in Summersville, W.Va. Interment followed in the Zoar Baptist Church Cemetery. This is a courtesy announcement by Bradley’s Funeral Home. | |
| Osborne | Shirley M. | 12 Sep 1999 | Shirley M. Osborne, age 61, of Glade Spring, died Sunday, Sept. 12, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mrs. Osborne was born in Montgomery County, Md., a daughter of the late Earl Benjamin and Elsie Mae Calhoun. She lived most of her life in Poolesville, Md., before moving to Glade Spring in 1976. She was of the Methodist faith and was employed with Brunswick Defense Corp. for 17 years. Surviving are her husband, Johnnie C. Osborne; one son, Johnnie B. Osborne, Glade Spring; two daughters, Debbie Blevins of Glade Spring, and Edy Pratt of Poolesville, Md.; one brother, Leroy Dingus of New Market; one sister, Gail Woods of Brunswick, Md.; five grandchildren; one daughter-in-law, Alice Osborne; two sons-in-law, Bob Blevins and Steve Pratt. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Sept. 14, at 2 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Buster Mullins officiating. Burial was in Mountain View Methodist Cemetery in Chilhowie. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Waddell | Betty | 12 Sep 1999 | Betty Grubb Waddell, age 72, of Wytheville, died Sunday, Sept 12, 1999 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Kathy and Michael Seawell, Raleigh, N.C.; one son and daughter-in- law, Dale and Fran Waddell, Wytheville; two sisters, Agnes Williams, Wytheville, and Nancy Corvin, Marion; two half-sisters, Delores Foley, Lawrenceville, N.J., and Geneva Little, Jarretsville, Md.; one brother, Cecil Grubb, Wytheville; two half-brothers, Wilmer Grubb, Pylesville, Md., Edgar Grubb, Hanover, Penn.; three grandchildren, Bari Lawhorn, Julie Lawhorn, and Kacey Adams. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept 14, at 2 p.m. at the Galilee Christian Church with interment in the church cemetery. Gillman Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Weems | Charles Lewis | 12 Sep 1999 | Charles Lewis Weems, age 64, died Sunday, Sept 12, 1999 at his home in Rogersville, Tenn. Mr. Weems was the son of the late Lacy and Ina Weems and was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Survivors include one daughter, Lee Ann Prescott, Marion; one son, Bart Weems, Anderson, Calif.; one granddaughter, Sarah Prescott, Marion; two sisters and brother-in-law, Shelia and Freeman Johnston, Rogersville, Tenn., and Wanda Balke, Houston, Texas. A memorial service will be held tonight, Sept 15, at 8 p.m. in Broome Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ken Woolridge officiating. Broome Funeral Home in Rogersville, Tenn., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Shupe | Margaret C. (Granny) | 1 Aug 1921 | 13 Sep 1999 | Margaret C. (Granny) Shupe, age 78, of Abingdon, widow of Ed Shupe, died Monday, Sept 13, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mrs. Shupe was born Aug 1, 1921 in Nebo and was a former resident of Ceres. She is survived by one daughter, Jewell (Jean) and husband Sam Burke of Abingdon; one sister, Mary B. Flanagan of Austinville; one brother, Robert L. Cregger of Kingsville, Md.; five grandchildren: Mary Thomas and husband Billy; Marie Slagle and husband Tim; Jesse Burke and wife Stacey; Sammy Burke and wife Angie; and Lisa Burke; seven great-grandchildren: Sammy, Amanda, Michael, Josh, Austin, Amber and Trey; several nieces and nephews; many special friends. Graveside services were held Thursday, Sept 16, at 11 a.m. at Sunset Community Cemetery in Ceres with the Rev. Mark Compton officiating. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. |
| Billings | John Paige | 13 Sep 1999 | Mr. John Paige Billings, age 73, of 4365 Spicer Mountain Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Monday morning, Sept. 13, 1999, at Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. He is survived by his wife: Georgia Dowell Billings of the home; three daughters and a son-in-law: Betty and Page Adams, and Linda Edwards and Ellen Billings, all of Sparta; one son and daughter-in-law: Danny and Carolyn Billings of Winston-Salem, N.C.; two grandsons and a spouse: Kurt and Angella Jordan of East Bend, N.C., and Allen Edwards of Sparta; two granddaughters and a spouse: Tina and Greg Brown of Sparta and Hallie Jean Billings of Laurel Springs, N.C.; four great-grandchildren: Jonathan and Jason Jordan, and Gloria and Monica Santos; and special friends: Carolyn Dickens and Lisa Hodge. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday in the Grandview Memorial Chapel, with burial in the Whitehead – Joines Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Roop | James W. | 13 Sep 1999 | James W. Roop, age 79, formerly of Ashe County, N.C., died Monday, Sept 13, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Roop was born in Ashe County, N.C., a son of the late Charlie Andrew and Nettie Pennington Roop. He was a veteran of World War II, a retired miner and carpenter and a member of United Mines Local 6633 in Hartwell, W.Va., and the Carpenters Union. Surviving are three sons, Ted Roop of Darlington, S.C., Charlie Roop of Tazewell, and Eddie Roop of North Tazewell; four daughters, Peggy Bolling of Owensburg, Ky., Lakie Edwards of Cedar Bluff, and Shelby Roop and Brenda Durham, both of North Tazewell; three brothers, Reggie Junior Roop and Lester Roop, both of Lansing, N.C., and Jack Roop of Concord, N.C.; one sister, Blanche Miller of Lansing, N.C.; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; special friend and caregiver, Ellen Rhodes of Seven Mile Ford. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Sept 16, at 1 p.m. in Tuckerdale Baptist Church in Lansing with the Rev. Lloyd Day and the Rev. Charlie McCoy officiating. Burial will be in Pennington Family Cemetery in Lansing, N.C. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home Chapel. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel and Gardens in Jefferson, N.C., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Rutherford | Mae | 13 Sep 1999 | Mrs. Mae Scott Rutherford, age 80, of 7286 Highway 113, Piney Creek, N.C., died Monday, Sept 13, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, N.C. She was the widow of Zack Rutherford. She is survived by a son: George Rutherford of Piney Creek, N.C.; two daughters and a son-in-law: Lou Reid Rutherford of Piney Creek, N.C., Jean and Jim Mavrikos of Andover, Mass.; two grandsons and spouses: Jimmy and Tracy Rutherford of Millers Creek, N.C., and Jamie and Sherry Rutherford of Wilkesboro, N.C.; one granddaughter: Debbie Mavrikos of Hanover, Mass; two great-grandchildren: Shane Schione and Tanner Rutherford; and one sister: Ruth Pierce of Marion, Va. Funeral services will be conducted Friday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Whitehead Joines Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, N.C. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Janet McKnight, 2511 Mtn. View Rd., Glade Valley, N.C. 28627. | |
| Ward | Elsie | 13 Sep 1999 | Elsie Miller Ward, age 85, of Rural Retreat, died Monday, Sept 13, 1999 in Wythe County Community Hospital. Mrs. Ward was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late Charles A. and Daisy Nye Miller. She was a member of the Zion Lutheran Church in Crockett and a member of the Wytheville Rebekah Lodge #57. She was preceded in death by her husband, James P. (Jim) Ward; three sisters, Jettie Sult, Hallie Sult, and Bertie Walters; one brother, Roy Miller; and one grandson, Michael Ward. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Everett C. and Eva Thomas Ward, Rural Retreat, and George R. and Joyce E. Ward, Draper; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Sept 15, at 2 p.m. at the Zion Lutheran Church with the Rev. Michael Hoyle officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Emergency Services or to the Zion Lutheran Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Debra Cregger, Rt. 1 Box 154 A, Rural Retreat, VA 24368. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| White | Fred Tate | 4 May 1908 | 14 Sep 1999 | Fred Tate White, age 91, died Tuesday, Sept 14, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. White was born May 4, 1908 the son of Harve Patton White and Rosa Lee Shelton White. He retired Aug 1, 1973 after 45 years in police service in the U.S. military and Town of Marion Police Department. He was an avid whittler, wood carver and rock collector. He was noted for the many toad-stools he whittled from large stumps and miniature pieces of wood. Early on, Mr. White found out he was descended from Cherokee Indians and was very proud of his heritage. He was preceded in death by his second wife, Estelle Easley White; his parents and his elder brother, Gene White. Surviving are two daughters, Nancy White Boyer of Chiefland, Fla., and Rita White Dawson of Broken Arrow, Okla; two brothers, Howard C. White and Harry T. White, both of Marion; two sisters-in-law, Zella (Sissy) Easley of Marion, and Evelyn W. Easley of Trenton, N.J.; two nieces; three nephews; 14 grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren; one great-great-grandson. Funeral services will be held today, Sept 18, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo and Dr. Carlton Blankenship officiating. Entombment will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
| Altman | Agnes Clear | 14 Sep 1999 | Agnes Clear Altman, of Erwin, Tenn., died Tuesday, Sept. 14, 1999 in Johnson City Medical Center Hospital. Mrs. Altman was born in Saltville, a daughter of the late Steve and Mae Nutter Clear and lived most of her life in Erwin. She was the widow of George Altman. She was charge nurse and office manager for Dr. Robert H. Harvey for 32 years and was a member of Unicoi United Methodist Church. Surviving are one brother, Guy Clear of Broadford; four sisters, Margaret Clear of Broadford, Juanita Farris and Hazel Frye, both of Saltville, and June Wilson of Johnson City, Tenn.; one stepdaughter, Mary Bauer; one stepson, Jim Altman of Pittsburg, Penn.; several step-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Sept. 17, at 2 p.m. in Henderson Funeral Home with burial in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lawrence | Donald Wayne | 14 Sep 1999 | 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. | |
| Bare | Joe Byrdie “J.B.” | 15 Sep 1999 | Joe Byrdie “J.B.” Bare, age 67, of Meadowview, died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. Mr. Bare was a lifelong resident of Washington County, the son of the late Gilmer Samuel and Alice Avalona Bare. He was a member of Little Rock Baptist Church, a long time farmer in Meadowview and a previous storeowner in Roanoke. He later retired from Southland Vending. He was the co-owner of the Gas-n-Save in Abingdon and a proud pit crewmember of O’Quinn Racing at the Lonesome Pine Raceway in Coeburn. Surviving are his wife, Edith Parris Bare; one son, Jeffrey Stephon Bare of Meadowview; four daughters, Kathy Hollars of Glade Spring, Terry O’Quinn of Coeburn, Kim Harris of Saltville and Vickie Bare of the home; two brothers, Wren Cosby “R.C.” Bare of Roanoke, and Wade Loyde “Dub” Bare of Meadowview; five grandchildren; one great-grandson. Funeral services will be held today, Sept. 18, at 2 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Mahlon Wyatt officiating. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association or the American Diabetes Association. | |
| Bartley | Virginia Blevins | 15 Sep 1999 | Virginia Blevins Bartley, age 87, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, Sept. 15, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Bartley was the widow of Millard Guy Bartley and was a member of the Riverside Baptist Church. Survivors include one son, Thomas G. Bartley, Chilhowie; one brother, Allen J. Blevins, Bristol; two granddaughters, Sarah B. Kelly, Radford, and Rebecca B. Dowell, Chilhowie; two great-grandchildren, Erica Michelle and Lucas Bartley Dowell, Chilhowie; one step-great-granddaughter, Nicole Kelly, Radford; one brother- in-law and sister-in-law, Bascom and Katherine Bartley, Chilhowie; one brother-in-law, Charles Jennings, Marion; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Sept. 18, at 11 a.m. in Riverside Baptist Church with the Rev. Armand Jalbert officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Stokes | Bill | 15 Sep 1999 | Bill Stokes, age 72, died Wednesday, Sept 15, 1999 at his home in Chilhowie. Mr. Stokes was born in Vilas, N.C., but lived most of life in Chilhowie. He was a retired farmer and was co-owner of Triple S Storage. He was preceded in death by two grandsons, Josh Ratcliff and Scott Stokes. Surviving are his wife, Mary Lou Shatley Stokes; two sons, Eddie Stokes and Tim Stokes, both of Chilhowie; three daughters, Billie Stokes, Debbie Lawson, and Robin Walton, all of Chilhowie; five brothers, Ralph Stokes, Jim Stokes, both of Chilhowie, Hensel Stokes, Len Stokes, and Landon Stokes, all of North Carolina; two sisters, Peggy Day and Ruth Creed, both of North Carolina; eight grandchildren, Bryan and Lori Stokes, Amy and Dustin Ratcliff, Randy and Billy Lawson, Daniel and Mary Walton; one great-grandson, Levi Gillespie; one son-in-law, Danny Walton; one daughter-in-law, Lisa Stokes. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Sept 16, at 8 p.m. in Chilhowie Christian Church with Troy Allen officiating. Graveside services were conducted Friday, Sept 17, at 11 a.m. at the Middle Fork Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Woods | James W. | 15 Sep 1999 | James W. Woods, age 76, died Wednesday, Sept 15, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Woods was born in Sugar Grove to the late Peter and Sarah Teaster Woods. He was retired from Virginia House Furniture with 27 years of service and was a U.S. Army veteran having served in World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Katherine Woods; and two sisters, Ola Stone and Virginia Quillen Harris. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, LeAnn and Arnold Sims, Marion, and Libby and Victor Kincer, Rural Retreat; two sons and daughters-in-law, James W. and Ellen Woods, and Charles and Melissa Woods, all of Marion; one brother, Howard Woods, Dade City, Fla.; 10 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Sept 17, at 11 a.m. in Bradley’s Funeral Home with the Rev. Dewey Teaster officiating. Interment followed in Attoway Cemetery. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Doss | William Raymond | 16 Sep 1999 | William Raymond Doss, age 75, of Abingdon, died Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Doss was a lifelong resident of the Widener’s Valley community of Washington County, a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church in Widener’s Valley and the widower of Vella Carrie Gentry Doss. He was also preceded in death by a grandson, Christopher Ray Doss. Surviving are three sons, L.J. Doss and Randy Doss, both of Abingdon, and Larry Doss of Mountain City, Tenn.; two daughters, Angie Owens of Abingdon and Kathy Keith of Meadowview; three brothers, Roy Doss of Damascus, Denver Doss and Kenneth Doss, both of Glade Spring; four sisters, Ruby Gentry, Laurel Bloomery, Tenn., Bertie Mae Gentry, Bristol, Lucille Thomas, Glade Spring, and Beulah Murphy, Damascus; 16 grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Sept. 19, at 3 p.m. in Pleasant View Baptist Church with the Rev. Jerry Eggers, the Rev. Wayne Parsons and the Rev. Mahlon Wyatt officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Landreth | Wanda Blevins | 16 Sep 1999 | 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. | |
| Maloyed | Henry Marvin, Jr. “June” | 16 Sep 1999 | Henry Marvin “June” Maloyed Jr., age 72, of Tazewell, died Thursday, Sept. 16, 1999 at a Tazewell hospital. Mr. Maloyed was born at Chatham Hill and was the son of the late Henry Marvin “Dump” Maloyed Sr., and Lena Mae Wyatt Maloyed. He had made his home in Tazewell County his entire life, several years in Freestone Valley and the past 12 at Gratton. He was retired from Consel Coal Co. and was a member of the United Mine Workers of America Local Union #6633 at Amonate. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Stan Maloyed and two sisters, Hila Asbury and Izabelle Martin. Survivors include one daughter, Karen M. Hicks and husband Mark of North Tazewell; one son, Charles Henry “C.H.” Maloyed and wife Patricia of North Tazewell; five sisters, Nannie Mae Vandyke of Roanoke, Louise Blackwell and Zane Ashley, both of Tannersville, Phyllis Hancock of Marion, and Gladys Poe of Richlands; two brothers, Ralph Maloyed of Hillsville, and Wade Maloyed of Tannersville; one granddaughter, Ashley Dawn Maloyed. A memorial service was conducted Friday, Sept. 17, at 7:30 p.m. in the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Daniel Cornwell officiating. There will be a cremation prior to a private ceremony. In lieu of flowers, the family requests a memorial contribution be made to the Tazewell Community Hospital Auxiliary, 141 Ben Bolt Ave., Tazewell, VA 24651. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home of Tazewell was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Thomas | Marvin | 16 Sep 1999 | Marvin Thomas, age 64, of Emory, died Thursday, Sept 16, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Thomas was born in Bristol, Tenn., lived in Washington County for 40 years and was a member of Valley Street Baptist Church in Abingdon. He was a former employee of Brunswick Corp. and was the widower of Mary Thomas. Surviving are one son, Timothy Allen Thomas of Meadowview; three daughters, Patricia Long of Kingsport, Tenn., Barbara Gammon of Bristol, Tenn., and Pam Fullen of Emory; one brother, Williams Thomas of Bristol; three sisters, Mae Etta Morris and Frances Riddle, both of Maryland, and Judy Frank of Bristol; 10 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted Monday, Sept 20, at 2 p.m. in Forest Hills Memory Gardens with the Rev. Andrew Arnold and Nathaniel Johnson officiating. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Burke | Thelma Clear | 17 Sep 1999 | Thelma Clear Burke, age 83, of Chilhowie, died Friday, Sept. 17, 1999 in Roanoke Community Hospital in Roanoke. Mrs. Burke was the widow of Earl S. Burke and was also preceded in death by one son, John E. Burke; and a grandson, J.R. Mays. She was a member of the Tate’s Chapel United Methodist Church and was a retired employee of Southwestern State Hospital. She is survived by four daughters and three sons-in-law, Julia and Jack Williams of Evington, Sara and Hal Talley of Shelby, N.C., Pat Baumgardner of Vinton, and Sue and Don Wood of Wilmington, N.C.; one son and daughter-in-law, Stanley and Janice Burke of Blacksburg; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews including a special niece, Eleanor Burkett. Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 20, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Scott A. Robertson-Gouge and the Rev. Carol Ferguson officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tate’s Chapel United Methodist Church, c/o Mary Lou Stokes, 108 Plum Creek Road, Chilhowie, VA 24319 or the Carilion Hospice Services, 1917 Franklin Road, SW, Suite B, Roanoke, VA 24014. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Harris | Marie UpChurch | 17 Sep 1999 | Mrs. Marie UpChurch Harris, age 85, of 2496 Thurmond Road, Thurmond, N.C., died Friday morning, Sept. 17, 1999, in the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston- Salem, N.C. She was the widow of Rhea Neal Harris. She is survived by two sons: Billy Neal Harris and Bobby Neal Harris, both of Thurmond; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and four sisters: Mattileen Vickerman of Laurel Springs, N.C., Elanor Harding of Baltimore, Maryland, Doris Nance of Burlington, N.C., and Christine Petty of Greensboro, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Glade Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Keyes | Rora Powers Miller | 18 Sep 1999 | Rora Powers Miller Keyes, age 97, died Saturday, Sept. 18, 1999 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Keyes was preceded in death by her first husband, Gaither Miller, and her second husband Wesley Keyes. She was also preceded in death by her parents, Drewery and Lockie Powers, two brothers and four sisters. Surviving are one brother and sister-in-law, Rev. Glenn and Grace Powers, Marion; nine special nieces and nephews, Ed Powers, Wilma Mabe, Bertha Wright, Willard Powers, Wade Powers, Glenna Hurley, Betty Blevins, Neal Powers and Dale Powers; special caretakers, Doug and Mary Ann Trivett; several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, Sept. 19, at 8 p.m. in Cedars Baptist Church with the Rev. Avery Sheets and the Rev. Dennis Eller officiating. Graveside services were held Monday, Sept. 20, at 11 a.m. in the Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Joe Powers officiating. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sweet | Charles J. | 18 Sep 1999 | Charles J. Sweet, age 78, of Damascus, died Saturday, Sept 18, 1999 in the University of Virginia Health System in Charlottesville. Mr. Sweet was a lifelong resident of Damascus, a son of the late John H. and Buna Ann Vestal Sweet. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and was employed with Lincoln Furniture Factory for 18 years. He later retired from Brunswick Corp. after 19 years of service. He attended the Laurel Community Church and was the widower of Elizabeth A. Sweet. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert C. Sweet; two half-brothers, Ted M. Sweet and Walker D. Sweet. He was an avid coon hunter and enjoyed woodworking as a hobby. Surviving are three sons, Ronald E. Sweet of Sevierville, Tenn., Robert M. Sweet of Abingdon, and Tommy L. Sweet of Damascus; one daughter, Connie S. Kinder of Tannersville; one sister, Mabel S. Milhorne of Damascus; one brother, James W. Sweet of Bristol, Tenn.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Sept 21, at 2 p.m. in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Helen Phillips officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lee | Don C. | 19 Sep 1999 | 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. | |
| Rogers | Nina | 19 Sep 1999 | Nina Bateman Rogers, age 92, of Saltville, died Sunday, Sept 19, 1999 at Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Rogers was a member of the McCready United Methodist Church, and a member of the Saltville Eastern Star. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. Rogers. Survivors include four daughters, Mrs. Herman (Virginia) Anderson, Mrs. Jimmy (Dorothy) Stamper, both of Marion, Ms. Bobbie Frye and Mrs. Jimmy (Patsy) Barbrow, both of Saltville; one sister, June Gardner, Newport News; eight grandchildren, Debbie Call, Steve Frye, Monty Frye, Robert Frye, Rusty Stamper, Sharon Stamper, Nina Davidson, and Tammy Gilley; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Sept 21, at 8 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Cook officiating. Graveside services will be conducted today, Sept 22, at 11 a.m. at the Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Ferrell | Edgar Thomas, Jr. | 31 Mar 1912 | 20 Sep 1999 | Rev. Edgar Thomas Ferrell Jr., age 87, died Monday, Sept. 20, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Rev. Ferrell was born March 31, 1912 in Lynchburg, the son of the late Edgar T. and Geneva Stone Ferrell. He held degrees from Lynchburg College and the Episcopal Theological Seminary at Alexandria. He was ordained to the sacred ministry on June 7, 1936 at St. John’s Church in Lynchburg and assigned to the churches at Marion, Glade Spring and Saltville by the Rev. Robert Carter Jett, DD., first bishop of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia. In 1937, Rev. Ferrell was instrumental in establishing the Weekday Religious Program in public schools in Marion. In 1947, he was instrumental in establishing the Marion Community Chest, which in time would become the Marion United Way. From 1957 to 1981, in addition to his parish ministry, he was in charge of the operation and maintenance of the Bishop Phillips Memorial Conference Center adjacent to Hungry Mother State Park in Marion. In 1967, he received the Community Service Award from the Marion Kiwanis Club and in 1973 was awarded the Outstanding Community Service honor by the Marion Chamber of Commerce. Since 1969, he had been a member of the Board of Smyth County Community Hospital. He resigned as rector of Christ Church in Marion on June 30, 1973 after 37 years in the parish ministry, and retired April 1, 1977 after 47 years in the active ministry of the Episcopal Church. He represented his Diocese as a Deputy to five General Conventions and gave of his time and interest to Diocesan and Community affairs. He is survived by his wife, Madge Snider Ferrell of Marion; four nephews, Dr. F.B. Teague of Lynchburg, Dr. Nelson S. Teague of Roanoke, Lt. Col. George S. Ferrell, USAF Ret. of Lynchburg, and Gentry R. Ferrell, Attorney, of Lynchburg. The Burial Office will be read Thursday, Sept. 23, at 10:30 a.m. at the Christ Episcopal Church with The Rt. Rev. Frank Neff Powell D.D., and the Rev. Robert W. Beauchamp officiating. Burial will follow in Mount Carmel Cemetery in Marion. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Christ Episcopal Church. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
| Fender | William Brayn | 22 Sep 1999 | Mr. William Bryan Fender, age 42, of 1388 Fender Mountain Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Wednesday evening, Sept. 22, 1999, at his home. He is survived by one brother: Roland Fender of Rockledge, Florida. Several cousins and friends also survive. A graveside service will be held Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Union Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:30 until 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Cornett | David Edward, Jr. | 24 Sep 1999 | David Edward Cornett Jr., infant son of David E. Cornett and Crystal Blevins, died Friday, Sept. 24, 1999 in Johnson City Medical Center. Surviving besides the parents are the maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Eddie Blevins, both of Saltville; the paternal grandmother, Judy Tuggle of Saltville; the maternal great-grandfather, Thomas Walden of Saltville. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Sept. 27, at 4 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Denis Banks officiating. Burial was in Knollkreg Memorial Park Mausoleum. | |
| Crouse | Dosha Weaver | 25 Sep 1999 | Dosha Weaver Crouse, age 86, of Chilhowie, died Saturday, Sept. 25, 1999 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Crouse was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Crouse and three stepsons, Ray, Jack and Robert L. Crouse. She is survived by five daughters and four sons-in-law, Bonnie and Garnett Hinchey, Meadowview, Betty and H.L. Trivette, and Joann and Clayton Ray Sproles, both of Bristol, Nancy McAllister and Lila and Ron Brooks, all of Marion; seven sons and five daughters-in- law, Paul and Jean Carol Crouse, Marion, Earl and Nancy Crouse, Ed Crouse, Harold and Brenda Crouse, Buford and Dee Crouse Robert Crouse Jr., all of Chilhowie, and Larry and Nancy Crouse of Sugar Grove; one stepson, Roy Crouse, Marion; 24 grandchildren; 21 great- grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Sept. 28, at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Marion Boggs and the Rev. Adam Love officiating. Burial will follow in the Rose Lawn Cemetery in Marion. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Roberson | Ruth | 25 Sep 1999 | Ruth Jones Roberson, age 84, of Saltville, died Saturday, Sept 25, 1999 in Piedmont, Ala. Survivors include two sons, Charlie Edwards, Franklinton, N.C., and Henry Roberson, Atlanta, Ga.; one daughter, Carol Edwards Hayes, Piedmont, Ala.; five grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted today, Sept 29, at 10:30 a.m. at the Jones Family Cemetery with the Rev. Dan Jividen officiating. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the charity of your choice. | |
| Price | Maryland V. Casey | 26 Sep 1999 | Maryland V. Casey Price of Saltville died Sunday, Sept. 26, 1999 at the Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn. Mrs. Price was a devoted, loving wife and a wonderful mother to her children and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Roscoe Casey and William June Casey; and two sisters, Beulah Gates and Edna Y. Thompson. Surviving are her husband of 58 years, William A. Price; two sons, Bill “Sweet Pea” Price and Ralph S. Price, both of Marion; two daughters, Carol Chadwick and Nancy Coe, both of Saltville; three grandchildren, C. Wayne Coe, Beverly M. Coe and Gary P. Price; five great- grandchildren, Eric w. Coe, Brittany Coe, Carly S. Maloyed, Casey I. Price and Emily Price; two sons-in-law, Bill Chadwick and Clarence Coe; one daughter-in-law, Diana Price, Funeral services will be conducted today, Sept. 29, at 2 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. E.B. Ford and the Rev. Kenneth D. Poston officiating. Burial will follow at the Mount Rose Cemetery. | |
| White | Carl K. “Happy” | 26 Sep 1999 | Carl K. “Happy” White, age 84, died Sunday, Sept 26, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. White was preceded in death by his wife Kate E. White, and a daughter Joyce K. Sheets. He is survived by one daughter, Teresa W. Williams of Marion; two sons, Harold R. White of Elizabethton, Tenn., and Richard L. White of Sevierville, Tenn.; one brother, Robert L. White of Marion; four grandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Sept 28, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. David Neitch officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. | |
| Blevins | William F. “Bill” | 28 Sep 1999 | William F. “Bill” Blevins, age 73, of Seven Mile Ford, died Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Katheryn Vanhoozier Blevins; one son and daughter-in-law, Billy Frank and Karen Blevins, Talbott, Tenn.; four brothers, Lee Blevins, Chesil Blevins, John Robert Blevins, all of Marion, and the Rev. Charles E. Blevins, Chilhowie; three sisters, Pearl Stamper, Marion, Polly Murray, Chilhowie, and Nancy Martin, Casselberry, Fla.; one grandson, William Shon Blevins; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Sept. 30, at 2 p.m. in Cleghorn Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles E. Blevins and the Rev. Floyd D. Nelson officiating. Burial followed in Middle Fork Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Brown | Edward Francis | 20 Feb 1924 | 29 Sep 1999 | Mr. Edward Francis Brown, age 75, of 349 Sparks Hill, Sparta, N.C., died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. He is survived by his wife, Frieda Fay Brown, of the home. Mr. Brown was born in Springfield, Mass., Feb. 20, 1924, to the late Edward F. Brown, Sr., and Helen Brown. He was a retired bank officer, and had lived in Alleghany County since 1975. He was a member of the VFW, the local police benevolent society, the Elks Lodge in Florida, and other civic organizations. There will be no visitation or funeral service. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home of Sparta is serving the Brown family. In lieu of flowers, memorials to the family may be sent c/o Grandview Memorial Funeral Home, P.O. Box 10, Sparta, N.C., 28675 |
| Holmes | James P. | 29 Sep 1999 | James P. Holmes, age 54, died Wednesday, Sept. 29, 1999 at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. He was preceded in death by his father, Patrick C. Holmes. Survivors include his fiance, Joyce Corell of Abingdon; two sons and daughter-in-law, James F. and Amy Holmes, Tannersville, and Robert B. Holmes, Florence, S.C.; one daughter, Sabrina Blackwell, Abingdon; his mother, Margaret Taylor Holmes, Tannersville; one brother, Paul and Patsy Holmes, Virginia Beach; one sister, Geraldine and Mike Eisenberger, Virginia Beach; four granddaughters; one grandson; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Oct. 2, at 11 a.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Raymond Deese officiating. Burial will follow at the Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Anderson | George W. | 30 Sep 1999 | George W. Anderson, age 82, died Thursday, Sept. 30, 1999 at the Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Mr. Anderson was retired from Olin Matheson Corporation, and the Blue Ridge Job Corp. He was U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Gracie Smith Anderson; one daughter, Brenda Anderson, Marion; two sisters, Cosby Anderson and Cora Hearn, both of Marion; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Oct. 2, at 2 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Jones officiating. Burial will follow at the Mount Rose Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be made to the Marion Life Saving Crew. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Smith | Wilma | 2 Oct 1999 | Wilma Hill Smith, age 79, of Ridgeview Apartments #2H, Sparta, N.C., died Saturday evening, Oct 2, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She was the widow of Luther Dwight Smith. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law: Clifford Dwight and Becky Smith of Piney Creek, N.C.; two daughters and sons-in-law: Shirley and Grover Sells of Mouth of Wilson, Va., and Betty and Clay Burchette of Darlington, Md.; five grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and a sister: and Mae Adams of Mouth of Wilson , Va. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon, Oct 5, at 2:00 p.m. at the Scottville Baptist Church, with burial in the Piney Creek Methodist Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the funeral services to lie in state. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, and at other times at the home of Shirley and Grover Sells, Little Wilson Rd., Mouth of Wilson, Va. | |
| Jones | Pearl Seabolt | 8 Jul 1910 | 4 Oct 1999 | Pearl Seabolt Jones, age 89, of Bedford, died Monday, Oct. 4, 1999 in the Carilion Bedford Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Jones was born July 8, 1910 in Smyth County, a daughter of the late Charles H. Dillman and Eva Kansas Smith. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Frank T. Seabolt and Boyd James Jones. She was a member of the Epworth United Methodist Church. She is survived by a son, Charles Ronald Seabolt, Bedford; two daughters, Clara Lee Mayhew, and Betty S. Chappelle, both of Bedford; two stepsons, Earl W. Jones and Jesse C. Jones, both of Thaxton; one brother, Roy Dillman, Marion; a sister, Margaret Campbell, Marion; seven grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held today, Oct. 6, at 11 a.m. at Updike Funeral Chapel with the Rev. David Lagerveld officiating. Interment will follow in the Thaxton Baptist Church Cemetery. Updike Funeral Home in Bedford is in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. |
| Ryals | Michael Jon | 5 Oct 1999 | Michael Jon Ryals, age 39, of Orlando, Fla., died Tuesday, Oct 5, 1999. He is survived by his parents, Ernie and Betty Ryals of Orlando, Fla.; one brother, David B. Ryals of Kissimmee, Fla. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Oct 12, at 2 p.m. at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Lloyd Sheets officiating. Burial followed in the Grosses Creek Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Center for Drug Free Living, P.O. Box 538350, Orlando, Fla. 32853. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Vaughan | Charles M. | 7 Oct 1999 | Charles M. Vaughan Jr., age 81, of Wytheville, and formerly of Rural Retreat, died Thursday, Oct 7, 1999 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. Mr. Vaughan was born in Spring Valley community of Grayson County, was a 1941 graduate of Virginia Tech, and a World War II Army Air Corp veteran. He was a lifelong educator teaching agriculture in Dickenson and Giles County before moving to Rural Retreat in 1949. He received both state and national recognition for his work including the honorary National FFA award. He opened and served as the administrator of the Wythe County Vocational School from 1968 to 1980 and served as president of the Virginia Vocational Education Association. Mr. Vaughan was an active community leader, serving for many years on the Rural Retreat Town Council, the Rural Retreat Fair Association, the Smyth County Community Hospital Board, the Wythe County Industrial Development Authority, and the Rural Retreat Lions Club. He also was a devoted member of the Rural Retreat United Methodist Church and taught the Wesley Fellowship Class for more than 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Frances M. Vaughan, Wytheville; two daughters and son-in-law, Carol and Steve Dagwell, Salem, and Rosamond Vaughan of Issaquah, Wash.; one grandson, Michael Papadales, Issaquah, Wash.; one niece, Charlotte Philen, Galax; one sister-in-law, Jennie-June Vaughan, Spring Valley; one foster sister, Hassie Leo of Silver Spring, Md. Graveside services were held Sunday, Oct 10, at 2 p.m. at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat. A memorial service followed at 3 p.m. at the Rural Retreat United Methodist Church with the Rev. Robert Countiss and the Rev. George Jones officiating. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat United Methodist Church. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Atkins | Ruth Vance | 10 Apr 1921 | 8 Oct 1999 | Ruth Vance Atkins, age 78, of Atkins, died Friday, Oct. 8, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Atkins was born April 10, 1921 in Lashmeet, W.Va., the daughter of the late James and Leivasy Vance. She was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star York Chapter 10 in Yorktown and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fon Lester Atkins and a daughter, Leivasy Tiller. She is survived by two sons, Kenneth Tiller and wife Helen of Caretta, W.Va., and Danny Atkins of Atkins; one daughter, Fonda Atkins Hagy and husband Carl of Wytheville; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; two very special friends, Marlene Carmoney and Norma Carr, both of Atkins. Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 11, at 4 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage and the Rev. Jack Burke officiating. Burial followed in Kimberling Lutheran Church Cemetery in Rural Retreat. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. |
| Allison | Mary | 8 Oct 1999 | Mary Allison, age 83, of Big Stone Gap, died Friday, Oct. 8, 1999 in Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport. Mrs. Allison was the widow of Herman Allison, a member of the First Christian Church at Allison Gap and a member of Saltville Senior Citizens Group. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Terry Allison Gaynair. Surviving are one son, Freddie Allison of Big Stone Gap; one daughter, Claudia Burdette of Charleston, W.Va.; one brother, Leon Sparks of White Post; three sisters, Nell Edwards and Oma Jean Adkins, both of Winchester, and Polly Hilmuth of Marion; one granddaughter, Cindy Leigh Ellis; two great-grandchildren, Andrew Grant Gaynair and Morghan Allison Ellis; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Oct. 12, at 11 a.m. in the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Williams officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Armstrong | Amon Armp Filmore “Dick” | 8 Oct 1999 | Amon Armp Filmore (Dick) Armstrong, age 82, of Saltville, died Friday, Oct. 8, 1999 at Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Armstrong was a retired employee of Rich Valley Elementary School. He was preceded in death by his wife, Reba Gay Stevenson Armstrong. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and Ervin Johnson, Marion; three sons and daughters-in-law, David and Merilyn Armstrong, Radford, Jerl and Susie Armstrong and Michael and Betty Armstrong, all of Saltville; one sister, Margaret Evans, Saltville; 11 grandchildren: Lisa Sarver, Monica Moran, Kim Blevins, Tracy Rhea, Brad Armstrong, Derek Armstrong, Shannon Armstrong, Chad Johnson, Ryan Armstrong, Charles Armstrong, and Perry Armstrong; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Oct. 11, at 11 a.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Paul Jones officiating. Burial followed in the Rich Valley Presbyterian Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Baker | Paul Elwin | 8 Oct 1999 | Paul Elwin Baker, age 68, died Friday, Oct. 8, 1999 in Charleston, S.C. Mr. Baker was born in Teas, the son of the late James Lester Baker and Lydia Greer Baker. He served in the U.S. Navy and was a retired mechanical contractor working with hospital construction. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Haulsee Baker of Charleston, S.C.; one daughter, Sandra Baker Fort of Charleston, S.C.; two sisters, Patricia Stephens and Jewel Armstrong, both of Marion; two brothers, James Ralph Baker of Silex, Mo., and James Lester Baker of Greenville, S.C.; one grandchild. Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 11, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. William T. Wing III officiating. Burial followed in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. Memorial donations may be made to the Arthritis Foundation, 1240-B, 3rd Street, Roanoke, VA 24016. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cruey | Carol Ann | 8 Oct 1999 | Carol Ann Cruey, age 54, of Broadford, died Friday, Oct. 8, 1999 in Bluefield Regional Medical Center, Bluefield, W.Va. Ms. Cruey was the daughter of the late Brady and Sarah Cruey. She had been a resident of Kegley Manor Nursing Home for several months. She was a member of Roberts Chapel Methodist Church in Broadford. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Gene Cruey, and a sister, Mae Harden. Ms. Cruey loved going to church. She is remembered by her family and friends as always having a smile and always willing to say a prayer for someone. She had an ability to reach out to others with a genuine “I love you.” She will be greatly missed. Surviving are five brothers, Sam Cruey of Marion, Albert Cruey of Columbus, Ohio, Edward Cruey of Dixon, Calif., Harry Cruey of Prince George, and Bobby Cruey of Missouri; three sisters, Margaret Cruey of Broadford, Bessie Rolen of Bluefield, and Eleanor Vanhoozer of Kensington, Md.; four sisters-in-law, Louise Cruey of Marion, Mitch Cruey of Dixon, Calif., Elsie Cruey of Prince George and Elouise Cruey of Missouri; two brothers-in-law, James Rolen of Bluefield and Bobby Vanhoozer of Kensington, Md.; several nieces and nephews; many friends. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Oct. 12, at 2 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Owens | Raymond M. “Mick” | 8 Oct 1999 | Raymond M. “Mick” Owens, age 59, died Friday, Oct. 8, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Owens was born in Glade Spring, the son of William Joseph Owens of Glade Spring. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County. He was of the Protestant faith and was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was employed with Hapco Inc. from 1961 to 1998 as a shipping supervisor. He was preceded in death by a son, Kevin Eric Owens. Surviving are his wife, Janice Russell Owens; one son, Joe Owens of Abingdon; two brothers, Charles Owens of Bristol, Tenn., and James Douglas Owens of Marion; two sisters, Mrs. Douglas (Brenda) Skeens and Mrs. J.G. (Joanne) Lester, both of Glade Spring; two grandchildren, Isaac Thomas Owens and Meredith Emily Owens; one daughter-in-law, Libby Owens, Abingdon; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Martha Bryan, Nancy and Willard Kestner, David and Ann White and Guy Davidson. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Oct. 11, at 2 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Tim Graham officiating. Burial followed in Forest Hills Memory Gardens with full military honors by Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975 in Bristol, Tenn. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 165 East Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210, or to Glade Spring Volunteer Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 59, Glade Spring, VA 24340. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Chrisley | Catherine Jenkins | 9 Oct 1999 | Mrs. Catherine Jenkins Chrisley, age 77, of Ridgeview Apt.#3-E, Sparta, N.C., died Saturday, October 9, 1999 at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. She was the widow of Harvey A. Chrisley. She is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law: June and David Tompkins of Winchester, Kentucky, Annie Pruitt, Eula and Dean Sparks, all of Sparta; one son: Harvey Chrisley of Burlington, Washington; a brother: Jack Jenkins of Sparta; four grandchildren and five great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2:00 p.m. at the Scottville 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. Sunday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, and at other times at the home of a daughter, Annie Pruitt, 178 Mayberry Farm Dr. Sparta, N.C. | |
| Collins | Vesta Shepherd | 9 Oct 1999 | COLLINS Mrs. Vesta Shepherd Collins, age 96, of Collins Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Saturday evening, October 9, 1999, at the Grayson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Independence, Va. She was the widow of Charlie G. Collins. She is survived by two daughters: Doris Stoker and Lucy Roe, both of Sparta; two sons and daughters-in-law: Roger and Omega Collins of Raleigh, N.C., George Bryan and Ida Maude Collins of Wilkesboro, N.C;. a sister-in-law: Madge Shepherd of Laurel Springs, N.C.; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren and three step-great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Sparta with burial in the Crab Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made the Crab Creek Cemetery c/o Rudolph Edwards, 342 Edwards Rd. Ennice, N.C. 28623 or the Alleghany County Public Library. | |
| Gillenwater | Radford Giles | 9 Oct 1999 | Radford Giles Gillenwater, age 76, died Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999 at his home in Saltville. Mr. Gillenwater was born in Saltville, a son of Blair Gillenwater and Mae Little. He had moved to Glade Spring in 1934, returning to Saltville in 1965. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the Army Air Corps. He was a former employee of The Vance Company, Saltville Police Department and National Life Insurance Co. He was of the Presbyterian faith. Surviving are his wife, Mary Lester Gillenwater; one son, Stephen Douglas Gillenwater of Hendersonville, Tenn.; two granddaughters, Stephanie Gillenwater and Lori Gillenwater, both of Hendersonville, Tenn.; a daughter-in-law, Susan Robinson Gillenwater of Hendersonville, Tenn.; special friends, Pat, Wayne, David and Ashley Jones. The body was donated to the Anatomical Program of Richmond. A memorial service will be conducted later. This is a courtesy announcement by D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville. | |
| Nunley | James Lee | 9 Oct 1999 | James Lee Nunley, age 30, of Abingdon, died Saturday, Oct. 9, 1999 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Mr. Nunley was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a son of Freddie and Katherine Doss Nunley of Abingdon. He was employed by Summitt BSR Roofing, was of the Baptist faith and a U.S. Marine Corps veteran. He was preceded in death by a brother, Freddie Nunley Jr.; his grandfather, Bill Nunley; his grandmother, Alice Nunley; an aunt, Ruby Nunley; and an uncle, Willie Gene Nunley. Surviving, besides his parents, are his wife, Nickie Sinclair Nunley; one daughter, Kuristian Nunley, of the home; one son, Michael Harris of Marion; three sisters, Virginia Anderson of Abingdon, Tammy Begoli of Burlington, N.C., and Angela Blankenship of Crestline, Ohio; maternal grandmother, Katherine Plummer of Abingdon. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Oct. 12, at 2 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Billy Denton and the Rev. Claude Canter officiating. Burial was in Greenwood Cemetery. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Dolinger | Michael Paul | 10 Oct 1999 | Michael Paul Dolinger, age 18, died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 1999 at his home in Seven Mile Ford. He was a member of the Corinth Baptist Church in Rugby. An ardent Hokie fan, he was a 1999 graduate of Chilhowie High School and Smyth County Vocational School. He was employed by Food City of Chilhowie. Surviving are his parents, Rick and Becky Dolinger of Seven Mile Ford; one brother, Richie Dolinger of Hollywood, Calif.; his maternal grandparents, Nancy and Marvin Reedy of Mouth of Wilson; his paternal grandmother, Emogene D. Wyatt of Chilhowie; a special friend, Catrina Irwin; several aunts, uncles, cousins and many friends. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 22, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Charles Blevins and the Rev. Dennis Eller officiating. Burial followed in Corinth Baptist Church Cemetery in Rugby. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Virginia Tech Athletics Fund, P.O. Box 10307, Blacksburg, VA 24062. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Frye | Allen Lewis | 10 Oct 1999 | Allen Lewis Frye, age 80, of Saltville, died Sunday, Oct. 10, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Frye was a member of Madam Russell United Methodist Church, a 50-year member of William King Masonic Lodge 227, past patron of Saltville Chapter 151 of OES, past grand patron of the Grand Chapter of Virginia OES and General Grand Chapter committee appointment of OES. He was a member of Saltville-Rich Valley Lions Club, past district governor of the Lions Club and was awarded the Melvin Jones Fellow Award. Surviving are his wife, Hazel Clear Frye; one brother, Marvin Frye of Pittsburgh, Penn.; three sisters, Louise Bridges of Morgantown, W.Va., Christine Grogg of San Diego, Calif., and Charlotte Brinkley of Gray, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Oct. 13, at 2 p.m. in Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Scott Robertson-Gouge and the Rev. Jonathan Jonas officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Harris | Billy Joe | 10 Oct 1999 | Billy Joe Harris, age 61, of Saltville, died Sunday, Oct. 10, 1999 at the Gray Stone Nursing Center in Blountville, Tenn. Mr. Harris was a loving husband and father and a member of the Saltville Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife, Wanda Harris; one son, Jon William Harris, of the home; two daughters, Kristie Harris Jackson, Knoxville, Tenn., and Betty Harris McCready, Saltville; one sister, Nila Grey Harris, Sterling, Ill.; two grandchildren, Casey Beau Jackson and Jarad Evan McCready; special friends, Bill DeBord, James Eastridge, Billy Joe Nunn and Don Smith. Funeral services will be conducted today, Oct. 13, at 11 a.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Dan Jividen officiating. Burial will follow at Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Souther | Betty | 10 Oct 1999 | Mrs. Betty Musgrove Souther, age 58, of 1831 N.C. Hwy 93, Sparta, N.C., died Sunday, October 10, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, N.C. She is survived by her husband: Hort Souther of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law: Stan and Linda Souther of Sparta, N.C., and Alan and Pam Souther of Piney Creek, N.C.; four grandchildren: Lacy Jaye, Myranda, Karle and Luke; one brother and sister-in-law: Donnie and Kathy Musgrove of Sparta; one sister and brother-in-law: and Wanda and Paul Smith of Ennice, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday evening at 3:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Elk Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to Hospice of Alleghany or the charity of the donor’s choice. | |
| Canter | Mary Elizabeth Trinkle | 11 Oct 1999 | Mary Elizabeth Trinkle Canter, of 328 Hickman Road, Blountville, died Monday,October 11,1999 at her home. She was a life long resident of Sullivan County, a member of Shakesville Tabernaccle Church and a homemaker. She was the widow of William Henry Canter. Surviving are 5 daughters : Shirley Cadle and Brenda Canter both of Bristol,Va., Bessie Parson of Granite Falls, N.C. Louise Miller of Tazewell, Va. and Betty Tittle of Blountville : Seven sons: Jerry Canter, Bobby Canter, Robert Canter, Ronnie Canter, Jackie Canter, and Johnny Canter, all of Bristol,Tn., and Clifford Canter of Blountville, 36 grandchildren,15 great grand children and 3 great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 11:00 A.M. In Weaver Funeral Home Chapel brother Paul Brown and the Rev. Thomas Thacker will officiate. Burial will be in East Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will sons. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 .p.m. Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home. | |
| Delp | Edith Hale | 11 Oct 1999 | Edith Hale Delp, age 91, of Rural Retreat, died Monday, Oct. 11, 1999 in Wytheville Manor Nursing Home. Mrs. Delp was the widow of Glenn P. Delp. She and her husband operated the Old Cedar Springs Store and Service Station from 1951 until the early 1970s. She was a member of the Asbury United Methodist Church in Cedar Springs where she served as pianist for many years. She was preceded in death by her older of two sons, Philip Hale Delp, a former Wythe County teacher. She is survived by one son and his wife, Mark and Sandra Simmons Delp, Richmond; one daughter- in-law, Mrs. Philip (Jean) Delp, Rural Retreat; three sisters, Lois Swecker, Roanoke, Eleanor Chappell, Murphreesboro, Tenn., and Mrs. Ralph Rhudy, Scotia, N.Y.; one brother, William Norman Hale, Comers Rock; seven grandchildren and spouses: David and Kristin Delp, Richard and Karen Delp, Debra Delp and Dickie Terry, Sarah Delp and Stacy Dixon, all of Rural Retreat, Ken and Susan Delp, Roanoke, Shari Delp and Steve Hayward, Michelle Delp, all of Richmond; nine great- grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 14, at 2 p.m. at the Asbury United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bill Perkins and the Rev. Bob Billingsley officiating. Interment followed in the Lebanon Methodist Church Cemetery in Elk Creek. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cole | Bertha Lee McClure | 12 Oct 1999 | Bertha Lee McClure Cole, age 57, of Chilhowie, died Tuesday, Oct. 12, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Cole was the widow of Billy Gene Cole. She is survived by two daughters, Annie Cole and Pam Sage, both of Chilhowie; two sisters, Edith Reynolds, Marion, and Virginia Carter, Chilhowie; two brothers, Roger McClure, Madison, Ala., and Ray McClure of Boydton; one granddaughter, Jesica Delp, Chilhowie. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 15, at 11 a.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church in Chilhowie with the Rev. Buster Mullins officiating. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cardwell | Herbert H. “Leonard” | 6 Nov 1928 | 13 Oct 1999 | Herbert H. (Leonard) Cardwell, age 70, of Sterling, Ill., died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999 at CGH Medical Center, Sterling. Mr. Cardwell was born Nov. 6, 1928 in Saltville, the son of Arthur Thomas and Sara (Taylor) Cardwell. He married Beulah Smith Oct. 25, 1958 in Hernardo, Miss. He was employed at the Parish-Alford Plant of Northwestern Steel and Wire in Rock Falls, Ill., retiring in 1977. He then served as the staff representative for the U.S.W.A. for 10 years retiring in 1987. Mr. Cardwell served as past president of Local 3720 of U.S.W.A. He was past owner of the B&H Pro Shop and was the owner of the Cardwells W&D Tavern in Rock Falls at the time of his death. He loved playing pool and visiting with his friends and spending time with his grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Ed, Melvin and Clarence Cardwell; and two sisters, Verna Terry and Lois Cardwell. Surviving are his wife, Beulah; two sons, DeWayne (Phyllis) Cardwell and Willy Cardwell, both of Rock Falls; three brothers, Ralph (Mary Eller) Cardwell of Rock Falls, Hubert (Judy) Cardwell of Erie, and Willard “Clyde” Cardwell of Nelson, Ill.; one sister, Barbara (Dick) O’Neil of Pertales, N.M.; four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Oct. 16, at 10 a.m. in the McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls with the pastor Dalmus Meeks of the Harvest Time Bible Church officiating. Burial will be at Odd Fellows Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ronald McDonald House, Rochester, Minn., in his memory. McDonald Funeral Home in Rock Falls, Ill., is in charge of arrangements. |
| Clark | John L. | 13 Oct 1999 | John L. Clark, age 67, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999 in Smyth County community Hospital. Mr. Clark lived all his life in the Walkers Creek section of Marion. He was a member of the Walkers Creek Presbyterian Church and was retired from Brunswick with over 20 years of service. He was preceded in death by his mother, Clara Cole, and a step-grandson, Jason Buck. Survivors include his wife, Gracie Louise Clark; one stepdaughter and stepson-in-law, Rebecca and Harvey Buck, Atkins; five stepsons and four stepdaughters-in-law, Douglas and Marsha Richardson, Anderson, Ind., Charles A. and Chong Richardson, Panama City, Fla., Timothy A. and Rebecca Richardson, Bryan K. and Melanie Richardson, and Mark a. Richardson, all of Marion; two sisters, Ruth Gentry, Marion, and Kathleen Clark, Lynchburg; seven step- grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 15, at 11 a.m. in Walkers Creek Presbyterian Church with the Rev. William Wing officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lentz | Elizabeth Laura Lentz | 13 Oct 1999 | 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. | |
| Newman | Conrad Belford “C.B.” | 13 Oct 1999 | Conrad Belford “C.B.” Newman, age 81, died Wednesday, Oct. 13, 1999 at his home in Wytheville. Mr. Newman was born in Carroll County, the son of the late Rev. Conrad and Lura M. Davis Newman. He was a self-employed house contractor and also worked as a store clerk. He was a driver of the District 3 for Senior Citizens in Marion. He is survived by his wife, Doris Wright Newman, of the home. Funeral services will be held today, Oct. 16, at 2 p.m. at Barnett’s Funeral Chapel in Wytheville with the Rev. Brenda Viars and the Rev. Charles McMillian officiating. Interment will follow in the Draper Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home from noon until service time today or at the residence at any time. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Wytheville Pentecostal Holiness Church, 2010 W. Ridge Road, Wytheville, VA 24382. Barnett’s Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Widener | Grant William | 13 Oct 1999 | Grant William Widener, age 67, died Wednesday, Oct 13, 1999 at his home in Marion. Mr. Widener was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his mother and father, Dewey and Nell Widener; and three brothers, J.C., Timothy, and Robert Widener. He is survived by his wife, Betty Barker Widener, Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and Dale Norris, Marion; six sons and four daughters-in-law, William Grant Jr. and Nancy Widener, Cockeysville, Md., Dennis and Linda Widener, Parkton, Md., Samuel Widener, Saltville, Phillip and Marie Widener, Hyde Park, Mass., James and Natalie Widener and Mark Widener, all of Marion; 18 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three sisters, Ernestine Sether and Charlotte Floyd, both of Gainesville, Fla., and Aline Alban, Anchorage, Alaska; five brothers, Dewey Widener, Pennsylvania, Francis Widener, Delaware, James Widener and Ernest Widener, both of Conowingo, Md., and Freddie Widener, New Jersey. Funeral services will be held today, Oct 16, at 2 p.m. in the Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Benny Frye and the Rev. Avery Sheets officiating. Burial will follow in Thomas Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Morrow | Mary Francis | 27 Sep 1921 | 14 Oct 1999 | Mrs. Mary Francis Morrow, 78, of Lake Suzy, Florida and Roaring Gap, N.C., died Thursday, October, 14, 1999, at Charlotte Regional Medical Center, Punta Gorda, Fla. She was born September 27, 1921, the daughter of Fred and Luella Hankinson Hallenback. She was a winter resident of Lake Suzy for more than 11 years. She was a member of Kingsway Country Club in Lake Suzy and High Meadows Golf and Country Club of Roaring Gap, N.C. She was preceeded in death by her husband, Peter David Morrow who died in 1996. Surviving are two daughters: Anne M. Harrison of Lake Suzy, and Marilyn M. Giacometti of Charlotte, N.C.; one brother: John D. Hallenbeck of Wilmington, N.C.; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Sparta, N.C., officiated by Dr. James T. Frazier. Burial will be in Sparta Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at Grandview Memorial Funeral Home. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association of Southwest Florida, 1436 Royal Palm Square Blvd., Fort Myers, Fl. 33919 |
| Ganaway | Helen Floreda Lomans | 14 Oct 1999 | Helen Floreda Lomans Ganaway, age 90, of Chilhowie, died Thursday, Oct. 14, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Ganaway was the widow of Theodore Randolph (Bunk) Ganaway and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Chilhowie. Surviving are two sons, Theodore W. (Billy) Ganaway, Chilhowie, and George Edward (G.E.) Ganaway, Newark, N.J.; two daughters, Carolyn G. Lee, Abingdon, and Helen H. Russell, Jacksonville, N.C.; 10 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Oct. 17, at 2 p.m. in First Baptist Church with the Rev. Johnny L. Johnson, the Rev. William Austin, the Rev. C.G. Slaughter, and Dr. W.A. Johnson officiating. Burial was in the Chilhowie Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Snead | Nora Lee | 14 Oct 1999 | Nora Lee Glovier Snead, age 82, died Thursday, Oct 14, 1999 at her home in Marion. Mrs. Snead was a member of the First United Methodist Church and was a retired registered nurse. She is survived by her husband, Roy M. Snead of Marion; one son, Roy M. Snead III of Rockport, Texas; one granddaughter, Lisa Snead of Houston, Texas; one great-granddaughter, Catherine Kluge of Houston, Texas. Graveside services will be held today, Oct 16, at 11 a.m. at Rose Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. Buddy Miller officiating. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Marion Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 784, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Martin | James | 21 Jun 1926 | 15 Oct 1999 | James Martin, age 73, died Friday, Oct. 15, 1999 at his home in Walnut Cove, N.C. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joann Plummer Martin and 11 brothers and sisters. Mr. Martin was born June 21, 1926 to the late James and Mary Ellen Stewart Martin. He was a mechanic with Roadway Express and was a member of Troutdale Baptist Church. Surviving are one daughter, Barbara Stewart, North Wilkesboro, N.C.; two sons, Tommy Martin, Walnut Cove, N.C., and Eugene Martin, Galax; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild; one sister-in-law, Hope C. Marton, Walnut Cove, N.C.; one special nephew. Funeral services were held Sunday, Oct. 17, 1999 in Troutdale Baptist Church with interment in Corinth Cemetery in Rugby. Burroughs Funeral Home in Walnut Cove, N.C., was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence. |
| Bell | Jimmy | 15 Oct 1999 | Jimmy Bell, age 76, of Atkins, died Friday, Oct. 15, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Bell served in the U.S. Army and was a veteran of World War II, Korean Conflict and received the Purple Heart. He was a member of the Cedar Bluff Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Anne Thomas Bell of Atkins; one daughter, Cindy DeBusk of Chilhowie; one son, Jamie Bell of Atkins; two sisters, Mary Handy of Dublin, and Nellie Sexton of Rural Retreat; two grandchildren, Scott DeBusk of Chilhowie, and Kayla Bell of Atkins. Funeral services were held Monday, Oct. 18, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Eddie Beck and the Rev. Grady Byrd officiating. Burial followed in Wassum Cemetery with military rites conducted by Marion VFW Post 4667. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Frye | W.G. “Dub” | 15 Oct 1999 | W.G. “Dub” Frye, age 77, of Chilhowie, died Friday, Oct. 15, 1999 in James H. Quillen VA Medical Center, Mountain Home, Tenn. Survivors include his wife, Frances Dungan Frye; one daughter and son-in-law, Lissa and Jim Stanley, East Bend, N.C.; one sister, Bertha Lee Henderson, Oklahoma City, Okla.; two grandsons and granddaughters-in-law, Jerry and Margaret Roberts, East Bend, N.C., and Bill and Angie Roberts, Ashboro, N.C.; one granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Susan and Trampas Wilson, Ashboro, N.C.; five great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; one greatgreat granddaughter. Graveside services were conducted Monday, Oct. 18, at 2 p.m. in Middle Fork Cemetery with the Rev. Bob McCormick and the Rev. Sidney F. Mays officiating. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Graybeal | Irene Eller | 15 Oct 1999 | Irene Eller Graybeal, age 92, died Friday, Oct. 15, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Graybeal was the widow of Dr. J.N. Graybeal. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Vaughn Eller. She taught 14 years in North Carolina and then retired from the Smyth County School system after 20 years. She was a member of the Marion Music Club and the First United Methodist Church. She is survived by two brothers, D. J.J. Eller of Marion, and K.L. Eller of Greensboro, N.C.; one niece and three nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Oct. 17, at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Buddy Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blackwell | George D. | 16 Oct 1999 | George D. Blackwell, age 74, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, James F. and Shirley Blackwell of Marion; his uncle and aunt, Henry and Josephine Pruner of Marion; several cousins, nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 11 a.m. at Round Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Frye | Bascom H. “Sam” | 16 Oct 1999 | TSgt. Bascom H. “Sam” Frye (USAF Ret), age 60, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999 in San Antonio, Texas. Mr. Frye was born in Saltville and lived in Duncan, S.C., before moving to Texas. He is survived by his wife, Lillie Frye; three sons, Larry A. Frye, Joe H. Frye and Gary Lee Frye; two grandchildren, Andrew Jasper Roberts, Chase and Samantha Frye; his mother, Josephine Frye, Saltville; three brothers, George Frye, Asher Frye and Ronnie Frye; three sisters, Eunice Weaver, Bernadine and Joanne Frye. Funeral services will be held today, Oct. 20, at noon at Sunset Northwest Funeral Home Chapel with interment in Ft. Sam Houston National Cemetery. Full military honors will be performed. Sunset Northwest Funeral Home in San Antonio, Texas is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Greer | Ida Lee Anderson | 16 Oct 1999 | Ida Lee Anderson Greer, age 93, of Marion and formerly of Grant, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Greer was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Greer; and two sons, Clay Greer and Marvin W. Greer. She was born May 7, 1906 at Volney, to Minnie Pearl Duncan and Issac Tilson Anderson. Surviving are three sons and two daughters-in-law, Issac and Virginia Greer, Mouth of Wilson, Bryant Greer, Manassas, and Gayle and Reva Greer, Marion; one sister and brother- in-law, Virginia and Earl Cox, Baywood; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one greatgreat-grandchild. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Oct. 18, at 11 a.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. George Russell and the Rev. Fred E. Jennings officiating. Interment was in Bartons Crossroads Cemetery near Grant. Memorial contributions may be made to Marion Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 784, Marion, VA 24354 or Bartons Crossroads Cemetery, c/o Issac Greer, 4018 Fox Creek Road, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Johnson | Robert O’Brien “Hoecake” | 16 Oct 1999 | Robert O”Brien “Hoecake” Johnson, age 66, of Saltville, died Saturday, Oct. 16, 1999 in Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport. Mr. Johnson was a son of the late Floyd and Maude Johnson, a member of Madam Russell United Methodist Church and a U.S. Air Force veteran. Surviving are two brothers, Fletcher Johnson of Saltville and Herbert Johnson of Point Pleasant; two sisters, Dorothy Weaver of Marion and Helen Johnson of Saltville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Scott RobertsonGouge officiating. Burial was in Elizabeth Cemetery in Saltville. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Madam Russell United Methodist Church, the Saltville Rescue Squad or the Weekday Religious Education Program in Saltville. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wallin | Ola Melvina | 16 Oct 1999 | Ola Melvina Farmer Wallin, age 93, of Chilhowie, died Saturday, Oct 16, 1999 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a member of Hawe Orchard Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, E.Z. Wallin. She is survived by four sons, Talmadge Wallin, Tannersville, Jack Wallin, Silverton, Ore., Gerald Wallin and Norman Wallin, both of Chilhowie; three daughters, Esther Derr, Hampton, Ruth Robbins, Knoxville, Tenn., and Doris Blevins, Chilhowie; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; two special daughters-in-law, Leigh Wallin and Ruth Wallin; a special granddaughter-in-law, Nellie Wallin. Graveside services were conducted Monday, Oct 18, at 11 a.m. in Hawe Orchard Cemetery in Grayson County with Bro. Arthur Loveless officiating. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bales | Pearl | 23 Nov 1920 | 17 Oct 1999 | Pearl Bales, age 78, of Troutdale, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 1999 at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Mrs. Bales was the widow of Harold Bales. She was born Nov. 23, 1920 at Mouth of Wilson, the Grassy Creek Community, to Charlie Franklin and Debbie Catherine Mink Emerson. Surviving are one brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Viona Emerson, Troutdale; one sister and brother-in-law, Blanche and Robert Barker, Marion; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Oct. 20, at 11 a.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tim Boyette and the Rev. Ken Riggins officiating. Interment will be in Highland Memorial Gardens in Dublin. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence is in charge of arrangements. |
| Blevins | R.C. | 17 Oct 1999 | R.C. Blevins, age 64, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 1999 at his home in Myrtle Beach, S.C. Mr. Blevins was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was preceded in death by his father, Albert Blevins. He is survived by his wife: Nancy Baker Blevins, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; three sons, R.C. Blevins Jr., Eddie Blevins, Conway, S.C., Philip Blevins, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; three grandchildren, Eric Blevins, Katie Blevins, and Brittany Blevins; his mother, Hattie Blevins, Konnarock; two brothers, Ernest Blevins, Konnarock, and James D. Blevins, Damascus. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 20, at the Laurel Valley Community Church with Pastors Ronnie Blevins and John Brown officiating. Burial was in the Laurel Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Johnston | William Cargill | 17 Oct 1999 | William Cargill Johnston, age 82, died Sunday, Oct. 17, 1999 at his home in Oakton. Mr. Johnston received his education at Davidson College and the University of Virginia where he graduated with an MA and Ph.D. in physics. He worked at the University of Virginia The Manhatten Project; Westinghouse Research, Pittsburgh, Penn.; and George Mason University, Fairfax, where he was chairman of the physics department and dean of summer session. He was a member of American Physical Society, Sigma Pi Sigma and Fourth Presbyterian Church in Bethesda, Md. Survivors include his wife, Mary Blakemore Johnston, formerly of Emory; three sons, William Cargill Johnston Jr., Robert Buchanan Johnston and John McLean Johnston; one daughter, Margaret Wysor Johnston Sibley; four grandchildren, Robert Buchanan Johnston Jr., Jessica Leigh Johnston, Julia Gabrielle Johnston and Chase Blakemore Johnston; one great-grandchild, Robert Buchanan III. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Oct. 19, at 1 p.m. in Fourth Presbyterian Church in Bethesda, Md., with Pastor Norris and Dr. Glenn Knecht officiating. Graveside services were conducted Thursday, Oct. 21, at 10:30 a.m. in Old Glade Presbyterian Church Cemetery with the Rev. Timothy Bird officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Wellspring Ministries, 10523 Main St., Fairfax, VA 22030 or the Fourth Presbyterian Church Organ Fund, 5500 River Road, Bethesda, Md. 20814. Everly Funeral Home in Fairfax was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Burkett | James Daniel “Danny” | 18 Oct 1999 | James Daniel “Danny” Burkett, age 35, died Monday, Oct. 18, 1999 at his home in Rich Valley. Mr. Burkett was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Jean Burkett. He was employed by Lea Industries. Survivors include his parents, John R. and Mary E. Burkett, Rich Valley; four sister, Shirley Calahan and Carole Mitchell, both of Marion, Nancy Smith, Saltville, and Dixie Burkett, Rich Valley; five brothers, Joe Burkett, Marion, Johnny Burkett, Wayne Burkett and Tony Burkett, all of Rich Valley, Chris Burkett of Saltville; five nephews and one niece: Brian Calahan, Craig Calahan, Kristi Hampton, Brad Burkett, Jason Burkett, Dylan Burkett; three greatnephews; two greatnieces; very special friend, Elizabeth Motley; special friend, Beverly Burkett. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Oct. 21, at 2 p.m. at the Ridgedale United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dan Jividen and the Rev. Rich Cardot officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Henderson Funeral Home. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Pickle | Linda Carol | 18 Oct 1999 | Linda Carol Pickle, age 51, of Rural Retreat, died Monday, Oct. 18, 1999 in Wythe County Community Hospital. Mrs. Pickle was preceded in death by her parents, John A. and Anna E. Hancock. She is survived by her fiancée, John W. Tuggle, of the home; two daughters and son-in-law, Sherry and Jessie Crockett, Wytheville, and Angela M. Jones, Johnson City, Tenn.; one sister, Margaret Sawyer, Abingdon; one niece, Neta Lester; two nephews, Leonard Carl (Chip) Ferguson and Mike Ferguson; two great-nephews and one great-niece; a special friend, Judy Richardson, Vine Grove, Ky. Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 21, at 1 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Michael Hoyle officiating. Interment followed in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Pugh | Kyle M. “Jack” | 18 Oct 1999 | Kyle M. “Jack” Pugh, age 78, of Wytheville, a retired investigator with the Virginia State Police and a veteran of World War II, died Monday, Oct. 18, 1999 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, N.C. Mr. Pugh was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church where he had previously served as a member of the Administrative Board and Sunday School Superintendent; the Wytheville Masonic Lodge #82, A.F. and A.M.; the Wythe Royal Arch Chapter #51; the Lynn Commandry #9 in Marion; the Kazim Shrine Temple in Roanoke; and the New River Shrine Club. He was also a member and past president of the Wytheville Lions Club. He is survived by his wife, Katherine Halsey Pugh, Wytheville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Rick Calhoun of Vinton, and Rebecca and Randy Baker of Durham, N.C.; three grandchildren, Krista S. Calhoun, Jay S. Calhoun, and Katherine Frances Baker; one brother and sister-in-law, William M. and Wilhemena Pugh, Sugar Grove; one sister, Marguerite Pittard, Sugar Grove; brother-in-law, William W. Halsey Jr. and wife Frances of Galax; three nieces; one nephew; many special friends. Funeral services will be held today, Oct. 23, at 11 a.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church with the Rev. Don Stancell officiating. Interment will follow in the Pugh Cemetery in Teas. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Crippled Children’s Hospital in care of New River Shrine Club or to St. Paul United Methodist Church. Barnett’s Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Billings | Gladys R. | 19 Oct 1999 | Gladys R. Billings, age 88, died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 1999 in Valley Health Care Center. Mrs. Billings was the widow of Quay Billings. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Jimmy and Louise Billings, Marion; four grandsons and wives, Mike and Wanda Billings, Mark Billings, Terry Billings and Renee Pierce, and Ricky and Amy Billings, all of Marion; one granddaughter and husband, Bonnie and Doug Pennington, Marion; five great-grandsons; six great- granddaughters; one foster son, Kevin Johnson. Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 21, at 8 p.m. in Bradley’s Funeral Home with the Rev. Jimmy Shupe officiating. Graveside services were held Friday, Oct. 22, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Carmel Cemetery. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bright | Buddy | 19 Oct 1999 | Buddy Bright, age 50, died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 1999 at his home in Marion. He is survived by his wife, Sheila Remines Bright of Marion; two daughters, Laura Ann Loflin of Atlanta, Ga., and Cindy Marie Bright of Hawkinsville, Ga.; two sons, James Randall Bright of Hawkinsville, Ga., and Warren Lee Bright of Perry, Ga.; one stepson, Jonathan Remines of Wytheville; his parents, Raymond and Mary Bright of Sugar Grove; two brothers, Jimmy Glen Bright of Sugar Grove, and William Lee Bright of Hawkinsville, Ga.; three grandchildren; a special friend, Kathy Sheldon. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 22, at 10 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Brother Carl Kennedy and Brother Paul White officiating. Graveside services were held at 1 p.m. at Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Brooks | William Larry | 19 Oct 1999 | Mr. William Larry Brooks, age 79, of 39 Ashbrook Lane, Ennice, N.C., died Tuesday evening, October 19, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. He is survived by his wife: Alfajean Poole Brooks of the home; one daughter: Mary Lou Brooks of Thurmond, N. C.; three sons and daughters-in-law: Dwaine R. and Darlene Brooks of Asheville, N.C., Ronnie and Glenda Brooks of Thurmond, and Johnny and Chris Brooks of Las Vegas, Nevada; four sisters: Ethel Chappell of Ennice, N.C., Hazel Edwards of Glade Valley, N.C., Fern Brooks of Mtn. Park, N.C., and Edith Maines of State Road, N.C.; two brothers: Don Brooks of Havre de Grace, Md., and Paul Brooks of Glade Valley, N.C.; three step daughters and spouses: Natasha Smith of Ennice, N.C., Debbie and Lynnie Crouse of Sparta, N.C., Louise and Ivan Bedsaul of Galax, Va.; one step-son: Dean Todd of Ennice; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; five step-grandchildren; and one daughter-in-law: Linda Brooks of Thurmond. Funeral services will be conducted Friday Morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel, with burial in the Mountain View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Farris | Mary J. | 19 Oct 1999 | Mary J. Farris, of Saltville, died Tuesday, Oct. 19, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mrs. Farris was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a daughter of the late W.J. and Willie Goff. She was a member of Mahanaim United Methodist Church in Clinchburg. Surviving are her husband of 60 years, Bolden E. Farris; two daughters, Barbara Ann Walls of Saltville, and Shirley F. Wall of Glade Spring; six grandchildren: Randy Walls and Ricky Walls, both of North Carolina, Robin W. Nelson and Hope Davidson, both of Saltville, Tony Wall of Kingsport, Tenn., and Mary “Buffy” Clarke of Orlando, Fla.; a step-granddaughter, Christie Huff of Saltville; four great-grandchildren; two step-great- grandchildren; a special grandson-in-law, Rick Davidson. Graveside services were conducted Thursday, Oct. 21, at 11 a.m. in Mount Rose Cemetery with the Rev. Sammy Johnson officiating. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| McMahan | Minnie Hill “Granny Mac” | 4 Jul 1908 | 20 Oct 1999 | Minnie Hill “Granny Mac” McMahan, age, 91, died Wednesday, Oct. 20, 1999 at her home in Kernersville, N.C. Mrs. McMahan was born July 4, 1908 in Brycefield, Tenn., the daughter of the late Samuel and Ellen Huckabee Hill. She was a homemaker and a charter member of Kernersville Full Gospel Mission where she was a member for more than 35 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hobart McMahan; a daughter, Hazel McMahan; four sons, Raymond, Robert, Edward and Buford McMahan. Surviving are four daughters and sons-in-law, Betty Bentley of Kernersville, N.C., Mrs. C.B. (Juanita) Rouse Jr., Chilhowie, Mrs. Harold (Wilma) Epperson, Marion, and Mrs. Charles (Carolyn “Libby”) Gorbett Jr., Pasadena, Texas; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ralph and JoAnn McMahan, Kenneth and Claudia McMahan, Ruth McMahan, all of Marion, and Louise McMahan, Knoxville, Tenn.; one sister, Margaret Bagwell, Hendersonville, N.C.; 36 grandchildren; 61 great-grandchildren; 17 great- great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Oct. 23, at 11 a.m. in Hayworth-Miller-Cain Funeral Home in Kernersville with Brother Garland Glascoe and Chaplain Rennie Adcock officiating. Burial will be at Kerwin Baptist Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to Hospice of Winston-Salem, 1100-C South Stratford Road, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27103. Hayworth-Miller-Cain Funeral Home in Kernersville, N.C., is in charge of arrangements. |
| Edwards | Retha Choate | 20 Oct 1999 | Mrs. Retha Choate Edwards, 64, of 52 Drive Way, Sparta, N.C., the Whitehead Community, died Wednesday evening, October 20, 1999, at the Forsyth Memorial Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C. She is survived by her husband: Pern L. Edwards of the home; two sons and a daughter-in-law; Percy and Wanda Edwards of Sparta, and Leburn Edwards of Seattle, Washington; a grandson: David Edwards of Sparta; two sisters and brothers-in- law: Dwayne & Reba Smith of Ennice, N.C., and Linda and Alton Irwin of King, N.C.; her step-mother: Grace Choate of Sparta; two step-sisters: Carol Howard and Blanche Shaw both of Sparta; and two sisters-in-law: Pawnee Choate and Peggy Duncan, both of Sparta. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Union Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| McGrady | Roscoe D. | 20 Oct 1999 | Mr. Roscoe D. McGrady, 96, of 4712 Hwy. 18. North, Sparta, N.C., died Wednesday, October 20, 1999, at the Sunbridge Health Care Center in Sparta. He was preceeded in death by his wife, Stella, and two sons, Clarence & Dale McGrady. His is survived by a son and daughter-in-law: Clinton and Lois McGrady of Sparta; a daughter and son-in-law: Vera and Bill Farmer of Essex, Maryland; a daughter-in-law: Lessie Mae McGrady of Sparta; thirteen grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren and two step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Zion Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Crutchfiled | Myrtle Catron | 21 Oct 1999 | Myrtle Catron Crutchfield, age 83, died Thursday, Oct. 21, 1999 in the Pulaski Community Hospital in Pulaski. Mrs. Crutchfield was the widow of Paul Douglas Crutchfield and was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Pulaski. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Robert (June) Aker, Pulaski; one son, James A. Crutchfield, Chilhowie; one brother, James E. Catron, Chilhowie; several grandchildren; several great- grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted today, Oct. 23, at 11 a.m. in Rose Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. Mark B. McFadden officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made at the discretion of the donor. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Tibbs | Joe Beattie | 21 Oct 1999 | Joe Beattie Tibbs, age 67, of Glade Spring, died Thursday, Oct 21, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Edna Hester Tibbs of Glade Spring; two daughters, Linda Stanley and Patricia Harris, both of Glade Spring; one stepdaughter, Deborah Buchanan of Bristol, Tenn.; three stepsons, Charles Parks of Marion, Michael Parks of King, N.C., and Kenneth Parks of Waynesboro; two sisters, Elaine Morris of Marion, and Lona Hoel of Pulaski; two brothers, James Tibbs of Marion, and William Tibbs of Windsor, N.C.; 14 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; a special brother-in-law, Charles Hester. Funeral services will be held today, Oct 23, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Harry Tindell and the Rev. Don Hazelwood officiating. Burial will follow in Baptist Cemetery in Glade Spring. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Caudill | Alma Blevins | 22 Oct 1999 | Mrs. Alma Blevins Caudill, age 86, of 20 Caudill Road, Glade Valley, N.C., died Friday, October 22, 1999, at her home. She was the widow of Sherman Caudill. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law: Bob and Avalee Caudill of Winston-Salem, N.C.; two grandchildren and spouses: Rick and Lynn Caudill of Mt. Airy, N.C., and Kelly and Dale Higgins of Rural Hall, N.C.; four great-grandchildren: Lisa and Amber Caudill of Mt. Airy, N.C., and Lauren and Lindsey Higgins of Rural Hall, N.C.; and one brother an sister- in-law: Wayne and Reba Blevins of Glade Valley, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Whitehead-Joines Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, and at other times at the home place at 20 Caudill Road, Glade Valley. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Cherry Lane Volunteer Fire Department, c/o Charles Williams, Roaring Gap, N.C. 28668 | |
| Fields | William Jackson “Jack” | 5 Apr 1924 | 24 Oct 1999 | William Jackson ‘Jack’ Fields, 75, of Mouth of Wilson, Va., passed away Sunday, October 24, 1999 at Alleghany Memorial Hospital, Sparta, N.C. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou Kirk Fields. He was born April 5, 1924 at Mouth of Wilson, Va. to J. Cam and Ruth Phipps Fields. He was Secretary-Treasurer of Fields Manufacturing Company, Mouth of Wilson, Va. for over 50 years. He was a member of Youngs Chapel Baptist Church, Mouth of Wilson, Va. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Jacqueline and Kees Peer of Mouth of Wilson; a granddaughter, Nichole Peer of Mouth of Wilson; and double first cousin and spouse, D.G. ‘Red’ and Betty Fields of Mouth of Wilson. The body is at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, October 27, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. in Youngs Chapel Baptist Church, Mouth of Wilson, Va. with interment in the church cemetery. Rev. Hal Eaton and Rev. Doug Turnmire are officiating. The body will lie instate at the church thirty minutes preceding service. Family will receive friends Tuesday night from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Youngs Chapel Baptist Church, c/o Rhonda Bowen, Treasurer, 2635 Oak Hill Road, Mouth of Wilson, Va. 24363. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va. in charge of arrangements. |
| Anderson | Nellie Cardwell | 25 Oct 1999 | Nellie Cardwell Anderson of Bristol died Monday, Oct. 25, 1999 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was the widow of Edward Anderson. Surviving are one son, Tony Anderson of Bristol, Tenn.; four sisters, Lottie Osborne and Thelma Poore, both of Bristol, Helen Cahill of Chilhowie, and Georgia Hale of Salem; two brothers, Ernest Cardwell of Meadowview, and Henry Cardwell of Saltville; one granddaughter, Christy Anderson Waller, Nashville, Tenn.; one grandson, Brian Waller; several nieces and nephews; a daughter-in-law, Judy Anderson; three sisters-in-law, Mary Cardwell, Nora Cardwell and Debbie Cardwell. Graveside services were conducted Thursday, Oct. 28, at 2 p.m. in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hoback | Numia F. | 25 Oct 1999 | Numia F. Hoback, age 83, of Chilhowie, died Monday, Oct. 25, 1999 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Hoback was of the Pentecostal faith and was preceded in death by his wife, Sarah Katherine Hoback, and one son, Ronald Hoback. He is survived by one son, Richard Hoback, Chilhowie; one sister, Deane Bonham, Wytheville; three grandchildren, Joy Hensley, Curtis Yeary, and Teresa Hoback; one step- grandchild, Joey Wayne Thomas; a very special daughter-in-law, Glenna Fay Hoback. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Oct. 27, at 7 p.m. at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Raymond White officiating. Committal services were conducted Thursday, Oct. 28, at 11 a.m. in Middlefork Cemetery with the Rev. Charles DeBord officiating. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Warden | Virginia | 25 Oct 1999 | Mrs. Virginia Hill Warden, age 75, of 118 Stratford Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Monday, October 25, 1999, at her home. She is survived by her husband: Rex S. Warden, Jr. of the home; one son and daughter-in-law: Jimmy and Jaylene Warden of Piney Creek, N.C.; one daughter: Susan Godwin of Wilkesboro, N.C.; five grandchildren: Matthew Warden, Evan Warden, Grant Warden, Michelle Duncan and Coleman Godwin; and one great-grandson: Nicholas Warden. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, October 27, 1999, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Osborne Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery. | |
| Cole | Helen Margaret | 26 Oct 1999 | Helen Margaret Cole, age 75, died Tuesday, Oct. 26, 1999 at her home in Sugar Grove. Mrs. Cole was born in Smyth County, the daughter of the late William Crockett and Selma Wolfe Mize. She was a member of the Maranantha Baptist Church in Sugar Grove and was preceded in death by two brothers, Vincent Mize and Thomas Ralph Mize. She is survived by her husband, Samuel Newton Cole, of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Margaret Linda and David Ralph Griffitts, Sugar Grove; one son and daughter-in-law, Samuel Mark and Joyce Ann Cole, Sugar Grove; one sister, Virginia Ellen Woodyard, Pulaski; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, Oct. 28, at 8 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Clayton Hounshell and the Rev. Guy Testerman officiating. Graveside services were held Friday, Oct. 29, at 1 p.m. at the Slemp Cemetery in Sugar Grove. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Thompson | Rachel | 26 Oct 1999 | Mrs. Rachel Henderson Thompson, age 91, of Glade Valley, N.C., died Tuesday evening, October, 26, 1999, at the Sunbridge Health Care in Sparta, N.C. She is survived by one brother: Dr. A.M. Henderson of Mooresville, N.C.; one sister: Sara H. Adamson of Mooresville, N.C.; a sister-in-law: Attaree Thompson of Glade Valley, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Glade Valley Presbyterian Church with burial in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to the church just in time for funeral services. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sparta Presbyterian Church c/o Frances Edwards, P.O. Box 392, Sparta, N.C., 28675, or to Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. Box 1287, Sparta, N.C. 28675. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home of Sparta is in charge of the Funeral Arrangements. | |
| Carroll | Ursala Harris | 27 Oct 1999 | Ursula Harris Carroll, age 66, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999 in Norton Community Hospital in Norton. Mrs. Carroll was a native of Smyth County and was the daughter of the late Albert and Bessie Harris. She was preceded in death by four brothers: Jerome, James, Walter and Harold Harris, and two sisters, Mary Hicks and Gladys Bise. She attended the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church in New Quarry. Survivors include three daughters, Terry Ann Carroll, Toni Carroll, and Rosa Roark; one son; three sisters, Genene Havens, Saltville, Irene Collins, Chilhowie, and Elsie McElraft, South Carolina; one brother, John Harris, Marion; one grandchild, Evan Roark; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Oct. 29, at 8 p.m. in Bradley’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Curtis Havens officiating. Graveside services will be private. Bradley’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| DeBord | Benjamin R. | 27 Oct 1999 | Benjamin R. DeBord, age 69, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. DeBord was the widower of Nancy Greer DeBord and retired from the Department of Corrections after 30 years of service. Surviving are a son, Duane DeBord of St. Libory, Ill., a daughter, Sherrie Thomas of Glade Spring; a sister, Marie Church of Michigan; a grandson, Adam; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Oct. 30, at 11a.m. in Liberty Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. David Neitch officiating. The body will be taken to the church an hour before the service. Burial will be in St. Clair Bottom Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Knuckles | Roby F. | 27 Oct 1999 | Roby E. Knuckles, age 83, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, Oct. 27, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Knuckles was a native of West Virginia. Surviving are several cousins and nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Friday, Oct. 29, at 2 p.m. in the Laurel Springs Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Yates | Bessie E. (Mam-Maw) | 6 Feb 1917 | 28 Oct 1999 | Bessie E. (Mam-Maw) Blevins Yates, age 82, of Saltville, and formerly of Anawalt, W.Va., died Thursday, Oct. 28, 1999 at Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Yates was born Feb. 6, 1917 in Smyth County, the daughter of the late Furches S. Blevins and Nonnie Collins Blevins. She had been a resident of Saltville for 25 years and was a retired school teacher having taught in McDowell County, W.Va., and Smyth County school systems. She was a graduate of Gary High School and Concord College and was a daughter of the Long Point Missionary Baptist Church at Spencer Curve in Anawalt, W.Va. and a member of the Chatham Hill Independent Missionary Baptist Church in Chatam Hill. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Barnett Yates; on son, Jack Yates; and three sisters, Gertrude Goins Cooper, Ola Shew and Irene Overbaugh. Survivors include one son, Jerry Yates and wife Mildred of Saltville; a foster son, Roger Wooldridge of Saltville; one brother, Larry Blevins and Altis of Tazewell; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; special niece, Vivian Dotson, Charlottesville; special daughter-in-law, Vivian Farmer and husband Donnie of Anawalt, W.Va.; special brother-in-law, J.C. Yates and wife Irene of Anawalt, W.Va.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Oct. 30, at 2 p.m. at the Long Point Missionary Baptist church at Spencer Curve, Anawalt, W.Va., with the Rev. Charles Blevins and the Rev. Donnie Farmer officiating. Burial will follow in Maplewood Cemetery in Tazewell. Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell is in charge of arrangements. |
| Pennington | Steven Charles | 28 Oct 1999 | Steven Charles Pennington, age 41, of Seven Mile Ford, died Thursday, Oct. 28, 1999 in Johnson City, Tenn. He is survived by one daughter, Linda Lea Pennington, Seven Mile Ford; his parents, Willie and Iva Lea Pennington, Seven Mile Ford; two sisters, Judy Pennington, Seven Mile Ford, and Nancy Pauley, Rural Retreat; two brothers, Kenneth D. Pennington, Chilhowie, and Eddie L. Pennington, Seven Mile Ford; a sister-in-law, Tammy G. Pennington, Chilhowie; one brother-in-law, John W. Pauley, Rural Retreat; my darling girl, Ashley Wheeler, Fries; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m. at Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Creasy officiating. Committal rites will be conducted today, Oct. 30, at 11 a.m. at the Middle Fork Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Richardson | Minnie Mae | 17 Oct 1916 | 29 Oct 1999 | Mrs. Minnie Mae Brooks Richardson, age 83, of White Rock Road, Thurmond, N.C., died Friday, October 29, 1999 at her home. Mrs. Richardson was born October 17, 1916, in Alleghany County to the late Hort and Ella Royal Brooks. Mrs. Richardson was a homemaker and a member of Zion Primitive Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Ruth Garris. Survivors include her husband: James Doughton Richardson of the home; one sister: Faye Garris of Thurmond; three nephews, Roger Garris of Hamptonville, Donnie Garris of Boonville, and Ronnie Garris of Texas; and three nieces: Shirley Royal of Thurmond, Verna Wall of Pilot Mountain, and Retha Wilson of Ridgeway, Va. Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 31, 1999, at 2:00 p.m. at Gib Branch Baptist Church by Eld. Sam Parrish and Eld. Paul Shelton. Burial will follow at Woodruff Cemetery in Roaring Gap. The body will be taken home Saturday at 2:00 p.m. where the family will receive friends. Hodges Funeral Home in Elkin is in charge of the arrangements. |
| Higgins | Docia Brown | 29 Oct 1999 | Mrs. Docia Brown Higgins, age 92, of 1029 Shawtown Rd., Glade Valley, N.C., died Friday, October 29, 1999, at the home of her daughter, Lois Dixon of Laurel Springs, N.C. She was the widow of Elder Quincy Higgins. She is survived by seven daughters: Nancy Joines of Lenoir, N.C., Ruth Bryant of Glade Valley, N.C., Mary Holecheck of Hurlock, Md., Lois Dixon of Laurel Springs, Ethel Smith of Sparta, N.C., and Evelyn King and Evone Hull, both of Mt. Airy, N.C.; five sons: John Higgins of Laurel, Del., Herbert Higgins of Seaford, Del., Sam Higgins of Bellingham, Wash., James Higgins of Seaford, Del., and Joe Higgins of Sumter, S.C.; one sister: Ruby Miles of Glade Valley, N.C.; 40 grandchildren; 40 great- grandchildren; 20 great-great-grandchildren; a sister-in-law; Minnie Brown of State Road, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel, with burial in the Laurel Glen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. The families will be at their respective homes where friends may call at any time. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Laurel Glen Cemetery Fund, c/o Ruth Bryant, 1029 Shawtown Rd. Glade Valley, N.C. 28627. | |
| Smith | Harry | 29 Oct 1999 | Harry Smith Jr., age 77, of Elk Creek, died Friday, Oct 29, 1999 in Wythe County Community Hospital. Mr. Smith was born in Elk Creek, the son of the late Harry Smith Sr. and Verna McKinney Jackson. He was a member and served as deacon of the Bethlehem Baptist Church and the Full Gospel Pentecostal Holiness Church, both of Wytheville. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Janie Patterson Smith, and a brother, Dave Sanders McKinney. He is survived by his wife, Frances I. Smith, of the home; a special niece and spouse, Vickey and Ferrell Bryan, Independence; four stepchildren and spouses: Priscilla and Charles Davis, Norfolk, Thomas and Aritha Preston Jr., and Anthony Preston, all of Bluefield, W.Va., and Roderick and Dedra Preston, Youngstown, Ohio; one stepdaughter-in-law, Mary Frances Grubb, Wytheville; two sisters, Sena Rose Jackson, Elk Creek, and Mattie Mae McKinney, Bridle Creek; 16 step-grandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov 1, at 11 a.m. at Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Thomas Braxton, the Rev. Shelley Kyle, and the Rev. Mary McKinney officiating. Entombment followed in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. Barnett’s Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cormany | George Campbell “Bus” | 15 Sep 1909 | 30 Oct 1999 | George “Bus” Campbell Cormany, age 90, died Saturday, Oct. 30, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Cormany was born on Sept. 15, 1909 in Marion, a son of the late Mallie Agnes Scott and Charles Thomas Cormany. He was a member of Stone Memorial Presbyterian Church and the widower of Nannie Aker Cormany. He was a businessman and farmer. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service transporting mail from Marion to Sugar Grove and Troutdale where he met many friends. He helped to arrange the union and served as first president at the Lincoln Furniture Co. Mr. Cormany was the last surviving charter member of Marion Life Saving Crew, which he helped arrange in 1943 and served in for 50 years. He was a member for 56 years who contributed 18,250 days or 437,000 hours of volunteer service. He was captain for nine years, president for four years, and over the years served as first lieutenant, second lieutenant and member of the board of directors. For nine consecutive years, he was present for every meeting and actively participated. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sandra; six brothers, William, Harold, Claude, Harry, Thomas and Earl; and four sisters, Ferrol, Josephine, June and Evelyn. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Sam May of Marion; a beloved granddaughter, Michelle May of Knoxville, Tenn.; one sister, Marigold Fox of Marion; several nieces and nephews; and special neighbors, the William Seymour family. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Nov. 1, at 11 a.m. in Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. William T. Wing III and Father Robert Krenik officiating. Entombment was in Rose Lawn Mausoleum. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. |
| Chapman | Gladys H. | 30 Oct 1999 | Gladys H. Chapman, age 85, died Saturday, Oct. 30, 1999 at her home in Saltville. Mrs. Chapman was the widow of Martin Chapman and a member of Cardwell Town Freewill Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by two sons, Eugene “Baker” Chapman and Michael “Dean” Chapman. Surviving are four sons, Ralph Chapman, Kenneth Chapman and Ricky Chapman, all of Saltville, and Franklin “Jack” Chapman of Port Barre, La.; three daughters, Joan Ellis and Sherry Neal, both of Saltville, and Judy Allisons of Ford; 20 grandchildren; 26 great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; she also left behind her beloved pet, Queenie Cat. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Nov. 1, at 2 p.m. in the Cardwell Town Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Jack Sprinkle, the Rev. Bob Surber and the Rev. Mark Baumgardner officiating. Burial was in Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Patrick | John W. W. | 18 Feb 1920 | 1 Nov 1999 | John W. W. Patrick, 79, of 2006 Faulk Dr., Tallahassee, Florida, died Monday, November 1, 1999. Mr. Patrick was born February 18, 1920, in Toronto, Canada. His family moved to St. Petersburg, Fla., in 1925. He attended public schools grades 1-12 and St. Petersburg Junior College, receiving an A.A. degree. He served in the U.S. Air Force from 1941-1946 and in the Reserve until 1952, having attained the rank of captain. He attended the University of Florida from 1947-1950, receiving his B.A.S. and M.A.E. During that time, he married Catharine E. Clodfelter of Greensboro, NC, with whom he had four wonderful children, John H. Patrick, Frances P. Garvin, David W. Patrick, and Maureen P. Richards, and 10 grandchildren. He served as a teacher and principal at South Side Jr. High and as principal at Bay Point Middle School, St. Petersburg, Fla. His family moved to Tallahassee, Fla., in 1968, where he served in the State Department of Education until his retirement in 1982. He served as a consultant and administrator in the Division of Curriculum and Development. He enjoyed spending his retirement between his two homes in Tallahassee, Fla., and Sparta, NC, and most especially in spending time with his family. A memorial service will be held at the First Presbyterian Church, Tallahassee, Fla., at 3:00 P.M., Saturday, November 6, 1999. The family will receive friends at a reception following the Service. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home of Sparta is in charge of local arrangements. |
| Clark | Elmer Lewis “Mim” | 1 Nov 1999 | Elmer Lewis “Mim” Clark, age 65, died Monday, Nov. 1, 1999 at his home in Barren Springs. Mr. Clark was a member of the Barren Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church. He served in the U.S. Army and was retired from the Radford Army Ammunition Plant. He was preceded in death by his father, James C. Clark. He is survived by his wife, Nellie Emma Clark, of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Debra and Walter Carpenter, Barren Springs, and Michelle and Wayne Surratt, Max Meadows; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Marsha Love, Hillsville; his mother, Emma Jane Clark, Barren Springs; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Gean and Lanford Davis, Max Meadows, Elsie Mae and Royce Primm, Lois Gravely, all of Barren Springs, and Marie and Robert Rice, Draper; nine brothers and sisters-in-law, Bill and Evelyn Clark, Virginia Beach, Bobby and Carolyn Clark, Paul and Norma Clark, all of California, Roy and Dixie Clark, Marion, Bert Sanders and Shirley Clark, Glenn Clark, Edward and Betty Clark, Donald and Pam Clark, all of Barren Springs, Robert and Connie Clark, Shawsville; special friends, Farron Gardner, Wayne Spencer, and Will Marshall; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held today, Nov. 3, at 2 p.m. at the Barren Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Don Frazier and the Rev. George Freeman officiating. Interment will follow in the Clark Family Cemetery. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Kelly | Nancy F. “Nana” | 1 Nov 1999 | Nancy F. Kelly, age 88, died Monday, Nov. 1, 1999 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, N.C. Affectionately known as “Nana,” Mrs. Kelly was a native of Winston-Salem and was of the Methodist faith. She attended Salem College and UNC-Chapel Hill and formerly worked in the North Carolina public school system and also worked in her husband’s business. She lived in Marion for 25 years and in Richmond for 15 years. Mrs. Kelly was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard W. Kelly Sr., and a grandson, Robert E. Kelly. Survivors include her sons and daughters-in-law, Leonard W. “Bill” Kelly Jr., MD., and Julia E. Kelly, Richmond, and Robert M. “Bob” Kelly and Barbara O. Kelly of High Point, N.C.; brothers, Wilbur D. Fulton of Seven Lakes, N.C., and Jonathan W. Fulton of Winston-Salem, N.C.; sister, Martha Wyke of Shelby, N.C.; grandchildren, Leonard William Kelly III, Elizabeth K. Baicy, Timothy P. Kelly, Cristie K. Good, and Michael M. Kelly; great-grandchldren, Harper Lee Kelly and Joseph William Baicy. Funeral services will be held today, Nov. 6, at 10 a.m. at Hanes-Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel in Greensboro with the Rev. Linda Kelly officiating. Burial will follow at 3 p.m. at Rose Lawn Cemetery in Marion. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Good Neighbor Village, P.O. Box 17782, Richmond, VA 23226. Hanes-Lineberry Sedgefield Funeral Home in Greensboro, N.C., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| McCray | Clarence “Bud” | 1 Nov 1999 | Clarence “Bud” McCray, age 86, of Saltville, died Monday, Nov. 1, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. McCray was a former employee of U.S. Gypsum Co. and N & W Railroad. Surviving are his wife, Willie Vesta “Sis” McCray; two sons, Buddy McCray and Jimmy McCray, both of Saltville; two daughters, Patsy McGrady of Saltville, and Nancy Thomas of Chilhowie; 10 grandchildren, Kimberly McCray, Sean McCray, Brittany McCray, Jason McCray, Neil McCray, Angela Ross, Gina Thomas, Mitchell Hughes, Stephen Hughes and Toni Grubb; four great- grandchildren, Alisha Ferley, Jessica Ferley, Morgan Hughes and Judson McCray. Graveside services will be conducted today, Nov. 3, at 2 p.m. in Mount Rose Cemetery with the Rev. Shirley Carter officiating. The family will receive friends at the home at any time. Memorial contributions may be sent to Saltville Rescue Squad. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sparks | Vena Marie | 1 Nov 1999 | Mrs. Vena Marie Edwards Sparks, age 91, of 2330 Hwy 18 North, Sparta, N.C., died Monday, November 1, 1999, at her home. She was the widow of George Sparks. She is survived by a son: Clarence Sparks of Sparta; and a daughter: Retha Edwards of Sparta; one sister: Lessie Edwards of Sparta; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Zion Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Dillard | Maude Holman | 2 Nov 1999 | Mrs. Maude Holman Dillard, age 74, of 186 Wolfe Branch Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Tuesday evening, November 2, 1999, at her home. She was the widow of Franklin Garfield Dillard. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law: Carolyn and Sonny Hudson of Ennice, N.C.; two sons and daughters- in-law: Frank and Debbie Dillard, and Randald and Pat Dillard all of Sparta; two brothers: Jim Holman of Jasper, Tn., and Bill Holman of Statesville, N.C.; one sister: Edna Harless of West Jefferson, N.C.; nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Little River Primitive Baptist Church with burial in the Sparta Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the funeral services to lie-in- state. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Edmisten | Robert “Sleepy” | 2 Nov 1999 | Robert “Sleepy” Edmisten, age 77, of Chilhowie, died Tuesday, Nov. 2, 1999 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. He is survived by one daughter, Nancy E. Fields of Chilhowie; two sons, Robert C. Edmisten and James E. Edmisten, both of Marion; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; his former wife, Carrie Church Edmisten. Funeral services were held Thursday, Nov. 4, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Bob Surber officiating. Burial followed in Baptist Cemetery in Glade Spring. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Osborne | Archie Seymour | 28 Jul 1901 | 3 Nov 1999 | Archie Seymour Osborne, age 98, of Saltville, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Osborne was born in Russell County on July 28, 1901, the son of the late John and Ellen Marshall Osborne. He was retired from the National Gypsum Co., at Goldbond. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lilly Hagston Osborne; a daughter, Velma O. White; and granddaughter Lisa Chiemi Osborne; two sons-in-law, Charles J. White and James A. Roberts; and a daughter-in-law, Eleanor Sessor Osborne. Surviving are two sons, Allen S. Osborne of Ripplemead, and Scott B. Osborne of Fairmont, W.Va.; a daughter, Helen O. Roberts, Saltville; a sister, Isabelle Lohman of Bristol; 11 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 12 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today, Nov. 6, at 11 a.m. in the Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke with burial in Birchlawn Burial Park in Pearisburg. Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke is in charge of arrangements. |
| Blancett | Roy M. | 3 Nov 1999 | Roy M. Blancett, age 94, died Wednesday, Nov. 3, 1999 in Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tenn. Mr. Blancett retired from Harwood Manufacturing Company after 40 years of service and was a member of the Marion Baptist Church. He is survived by one daughter, Mary Lou Olinger of Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Charles R. Blancett and wife Brenda of Dallas, Texas; five grandchildren, Kathy Thomas, John Olinger and wife Cindy, Roy V. Olinger and wife Sheila, Sandy Hurd and husband Mike, Sue Stewart and husband John; 10 great-grandchildren, Bill Thomas, Tina Fulton and husband Bruce, Nat Olinger, Kesha Yarber and husband Levi, Adam Hurd, Ryan Hurd, Brandon Olinger, Brandi Stewart, Kylee Stewart and Zack Olinger; one great-great-granddaughter, Abigail Yarber. Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 5, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo and Dr. Carlton Blankenship officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Marion Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 784, Marion, VA 24354 or the Marion Baptist Church, 1258 N. Main St., Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Trent | Nancy Virginia | 3 Nov 1999 | Nancy Virginia Shaver Trent, age 76, died Wednesday, Nov 3, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Trent was a native of Grayson County and was a loving wife and mother. She was the daughter of the late Maston Cleve and Pearl Ruth Shaver of Bridle Creek. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Fred Shaver, Joe Shaver, and M.C. Shaver, and one sister, Rose Shaver. Survivors include her husband, Scott Trent Sr.; one son, Scott Trent Jr., Columbia, S.C.; one daughter, Nancy Linda Purkey, Atkins; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Clarence David Shaver and Gladys, Marion, and Robert Dale Shaver and Ruth, Bridle Creek; one sister, Ethel Deatrich, Baltimore, Md.; one granddaughter, Pia Denise Childers and husband Brian, Marion; great-grandson, Bryan Michael Wade, Atkins; sisters-in-law, Edna Trent Patton Smith, Independence, and Irene Shaver, Grayson County; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Rev. Cabel W. Trent and Doris; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and cousins. Graveside services were held Friday, Nov 5, at 2 p.m. in Rose Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. Neville Mozingo and the Rev. Ron Whitener officiating. Memorial contributions can be made to the Bridle Creek UMC or to the American Cancer Society. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hodge | Anne W. | 21 May 1913 | 4 Nov 1999 | Anne W. Hodge, age 86, died Thursday, Nov. 4, 1999 at her home in Hampton. Mrs. Hodge was born May 21, 1913 in Giles County. She had retired as the head cook at T.K. McKee Hospital in Saltville in 1980. She had been a Hampton resident since 1984 and was a member of Buckroe Baptist Church and the Goodwill Sunday School Class. Mrs. Hodge was preceded in death by her husband, Jess E. Hodge Sr., and a son-in-law, Leo B. Waller. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Jess E. and Lakie Hodge Jr., Hampton; two daughters, Marie F. Waller, Mobile, Ala., and Bonnie A. Neal, Seven Mile Ford; one sister, Margaret Hale, Vinton; one brother, Waldo Williams, Pearisburg; 16 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Nov. 8, at 11 a.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Hunter B. Hale Jr. officiating. Burial followed in Mount Rose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to Buckroe Baptist Church where she was a devoted member. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. |
| Richardson | Gaynell | 4 Nov 1999 | Gaynell Parsons Richardson, age 49, of 220 Elm Bend Rd. Brevard, N.C., and formerly of Alleghany County, died Thursday, November 4, 1999, at the Pardee Memorial Hospital in Hendersonville, N.C. She is survived by her husband: Gerald Richardson of the home; one son and daughter-in-law: Dennis and Stacy Richardson of Rosman, N.C.; a granddaughter: Megan Richardson; her mother: Carolyn Halsey Parsons of Sparta, NC.; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Mary and Tim Walker, Linda and John Wyatt, all of Sparta; her mother-in-law: Sarah Richardson of Brevard, NC.; a special aunt and uncle: Mary and Bert Spaulding of Sparta; and two nephews and one niece: Timothy Wyatt, Andrew Walker and Melissa Hart. 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 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday evening at the Grandview Memorial Home in Sparta, and at other times at the homes of Linda Wyatt and Mary Walker in Sparta. | |
| Bise | George J. | 5 Nov 1999 | George J. Bise, age 69, died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Bise lived most of his life in Smyth County and was a member of the Smyth County Moose Lodge #104. He was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister. Survivors include his wife, Edith Jeanette Bise; two sons, Rick Bise and Wendell Bise, both of Marion; three sisters, Mildred Ball, Lebanon, Darlene Tuggle, Marion, and Angela Griffith, Speedwell; two brothers, Herb Bise, Baltimore, Md., and James Bise, Marion; five grandchildren, Wendell Jr., Mitchell, Crystal, Misty and Randall; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held tonight, Nov. 6, at 8 p.m. in Bradley’s Funeral Home with the Rev. Herman Cress officiating. Graveside services will be held Sunday, Nov. 7, at 2 p.m. in Green Hill Memory Gardens in Clay Pool Hill. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Bradley’s Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Poston | Goldie Cansada | 5 Nov 1999 | Goldie Cansada Fox Poston, age 86, died Friday, Nov. 5, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Poston was born Jan. 8, 1913 and was married July 14, 1928 to Charles Willie Poston. She was preceded in death by her husband and two sons, Charles Willie Poston Jr., and Luther W. Poston Sr. They had 13 children and lived in Marion all their lives. Mrs. Poston enjoyed traveling and had just returned from New Mexico where she spent a week with her brother. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She was a wonderful and loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother. God has taken our “Special Angel” to be with him and we will all miss her. She is survived by seven daughters, Louise Terry of Kansas City, Mo., Tebah Blevins, Kayette Brooks, Carol Firestone, and Gloria Gates, all of Marion, Judy Creger of Sugar Grove, and Joann Gates of Tazewell; four sons, Daniel Poston, Dickie Poston and David Poston, all of Marion, and Ronald Poston of Sugar Grove; one brother, Luther Fox of Roswell, N.M.; one sister, Margaret Elswick of Richlands; a host of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Eugene Gates, Rev. Billy Dean and Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial followed in Poston Family Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Rector | Larry Paul | 5 Nov 1999 | Larry Paul Rector, infant son of Blake and Barbara Rector of Ennice, NC, died Friday, November 5, 1999, at the Watauga Memorial Hospital in Boone, NC. Besides his parents, he is survived by a brother: Matthew Blake Rector of the home; a sister: Leanne Paige Rector of the home; his maternal grandparents: Tommy and Mary Lou Higgins of Sparta; his paternal grandparents: Larry and Bonnie Rector of Ennice, NC., his paternal great- grandmother, Ina Rector of Sparta, NC., his paternal great-grand father, John Caudill of Ennice; aunts and uncles Belinda and Tony Masterjohn of Raeford, NC., Nelson and Angelia Rector of Mt. Airy, NC.; first cousin Conner Thomas Masterjohn of Raeford, NC., and a host of great aunts, uncles and cousins. A graveside service was held Sunday afternoon at 4:30 p.m. at the Sparta Cemetery. Elder Dale Greene officiated. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home of Sparta was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Reeves | Clair Alice | 5 Nov 1999 | Clair Alice Reeves, age 89, widow of Goye Emerson Reeves, died Friday, Nov 5, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Reeves was also preceded in death by a son, Willard Ralph Reeves. She is survived by three daughters, Mickey Sage of St. Petersburg, Fla., Ruby Bise of Saltville, and Vee Widener of Chilhowie; two sons, Goye E. Reeves Jr., of Marion, and Doug Reeves of Columbia, S.C.; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov 7, at 4 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Joe Powers and Pastor Chuck Herrell officiating. Graveside services were held Monday, Nov 8, at 11 a.m. at South Fork Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Roark | Paul Edward | 5 Nov 1999 | Paul Edward Roark, age 77, died Friday, Nov 5, 1999 at the Grayson Nursing Home. Mr. Roark was a native of Saltville. He was preceded in death by his parents, James Albert and Effie Mae Roark; one sister, Margie Brickey; three brothers, Raymond David Roark, John Wesley Roark, and Thomas William Roark. Survivors include one sister, Martha Griffey, Bel Air, Md.; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted Sunday, Nov 7, at 2 p.m. at the Elizabeth Cemetery with the Rev. Wade Kestner officiating. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Harless | Garnett William | 6 Nov 1999 | Mr. Garnett William Harless, age 79, of 10930 Bel Air Drive, Cherry Valley, California, died Saturday, November 6, 1999, at his home. He is survived by his wife: Shirley Cox Harless of the home; three daughters: Lesa A. Howie of Redondo Beach, California, Tammy L. Bailes of Garden City, Kansas, and Lorenda G. Lillard of Ellensburg, Washington; a half-brother: Arthur Steele Harless of Crestview, Fla., a half-sister: Mamie Stamper of Bel Air, Md.; and five grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11:00 a.m. at the Savannah United Methodist Church with burial in the Edmonds Community Cemetery. The body will be taken to the Church Friday afternoon where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday evening. Grandview Memorial Funreral Home of Sparta is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Herndon | Clyde M. | 6 Nov 1999 | Clyde M. Herndon, age 75, of Saltville, died Saturday, Nov. 6, 1999 in Grayson Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Independence. Mr. Herndon was of the Holiness faith, a World War II U.S. Navy veteran and a retired employee of American Furniture Company. Surviving are several children; a brother, Herbert Earl Herndon of Saltville; several grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Nov. 8, at 2 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bob Briggs officiating. Burial was in Elizabeth Cemetery in Saltville. Military rites were conducted by Saltville VFW Post #7328. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lawrence | Floyd Beattie | 7 Nov 1999 | 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. | |
| Roberts | Zelma | 7 Nov 1999 | Zelma Combs Roberts, age 86, of 273 Independence Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Sunday Morning, November 7, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law: Michael and Dorothy Roberts of Sparta; one granddaughter and spouse: Lisa and David Edwards of Sparta; one great- granddaughter: Jessica Edwards of Sparta; one brother: Clay Combs of Kansas City, Kansas; one sister, Tavy C. Hein of Bel Air, Md.; a special caregiver: Judy Booe; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Monday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Union Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in Whitehead. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home, however, friends may call at the home of Michael and Dorothy Roberts at 89 Woodbrook Rd. Sparta. | |
| Sheets | Oscar Curtis | 7 Nov 1999 | Oscar Curtis Sheets, age 75, died Sunday, Nov 7, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Sheets was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Navy. He was a member of the Francis Marion VFW Post #4667 where he served on the Honor Guard. He was a member of the local Carpenters Union #132 for 36 years and was a member of the Cedar Bluff Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Frances P. Sheets, Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, W.C. Price and Pam Sheets of Doylestown, Penn.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia A. and James Snow and Dawn Sheets and Willis Toms, all of Roanoke; two grandchildren, Emelee Snow and Jordan McKinnon; one brother and sister-in-law, Odell and Maxine Sheets of Marion; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov 9, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Pastor Eddie Beck officiating. Entombment followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery where full military rites were conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Joines | Connie H. | 8 Nov 1999 | Mrs. Connie H. Joines, age 67, of 5531 Pine Swamp Rd., Sparta, NC, died Monday morning, November 8, 1999, at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband: Paul Ezekiel Joines; and a brother: Hobert “Bo” Bowman. She is survived by a daughter: Lee Ann Joines of the home; two sons and a daughter-in-law: Larry Hatchett of the home, and Bill and Sonja Joines of Sparta, granddaughters and spouse: Terrace and Michael Day of Sparta; two great- granddaughters: Ashley Lauren Day and Micah Noel Day of Sparta; a sister: Virginia Bowman of Winston-Salem, N.C.; a niece and husband: Dorris and Stephen Shumate of Germanton, NC.; a great-niece: Stephanie Shumate; and two great-nephews: Tyler and Chase Shumate. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral services at the Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers; Memorials should be made to ADAP program, P.O. Box 488, Sparta, NC. 28675 | |
| Blevins | Arthur Quentin | 9 Nov 1999 | Arthur Quentin Blevins, age 78, died Tuesday, Nov. 9, 1999 at the Birmingham Green facility in Manassas. Mr. Blevins, who lived in Fairfax, was born in Maroon. He served in the Army during World War II and participated in combat operations in France and Germany. He was wounded twice and received Purple Heart medals. After the war he settled in the Washington D.C. area and began his career in the construction business. He operated A&S Construction until retiring in 1985. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte L. Blevins of Fairfax; four children, Fred Blevins and Larry Blevins, both of Fairfax, Danny Blevins of Maine, and Janet Parsons of Woodbridge; five sisters, Charmie Lowe, Betty Bogle, Gladys Haga, and Cleo Bowling, all of Marion, and Agnes Moulton of Fauquier County; two brothers, Walter Blevins and Shirl Blevins, both of Marion; five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 12, at noon at Everly Funeral Home in Fairfax with interment in Stonewall Memory Gardens in Manassas. Everly Funeral Home in Fairfax was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Williams | Wiley L. “Bobby Bulldog” | 9 Nov 1999 | Wiley L. “Bobby Bulldog” Williams died Tuesday, Nov 9, 1999 at his home in Saltville. Mr. Williams was a retired U.S. Army veteran of 33 years. He was a lifetime member of VFW Post #433. Surviving are his wife, Tressia Williams; two sons, Kenneth Williams of Massachusetts, and Wiley L. Williams III, Mesa, Ariz.; two daughters, Karen Arnold, Saltville, and Tara Simpson, Richmond; three brothers, Howard Williams, Saltville, Frank Williams, Honaker, and William P. Williams, New Jersey; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted Friday, Nov 12, at 11 a.m. at the Williams Family Cemetery with the Rev. Shirley Carter officiating. Military rites were conducted by the Saltville VFW Post #7328 “Hardy Roberts.” D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Atwell | Catherine Virginia | 10 Nov 1999 | Catherine Virginia Atwell, age 76, of Rich Valley, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Atwell was a native of Smyth County. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Brown Atwell, and one son, Ronnie Atwell. Survivors include four sons, Silver Atwell and Mike Atwell, both of Taneytown, Md., Danny Atwell, Sykesville, Md., and Mickey Atwell, Chilhowie; two daughters, Judy Ledford, Johnson City, Tenn., and Sue Mariner, Rich Valley; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, Nov. 11, at 8 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Steve Hutton officiating. Burial was held Friday, Nov. 12, at 11 a.m. in the Sunset Community Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Barker | Reverend Raymond E. | 10 Nov 1999 | Rev. Raymond E. Barker, age 82, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999 in the Francis Marion Manor. Rev. Barker was born in Grayson County to the late Dencil and Beulah Barker. He was an ordained minister and pastored several churches in the Smyth County and Grayson County areas. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the signal corps during the Korean War. He was a lifetime member of the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667 where he served as chaplain for over 10 years. He retired from Brunswick after 27 years of service. He was preceded in death by a son, Kerry Barker; and three brothers, French Barker, Charles W. Barker and Herbert Clay Barker. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Rachel Barker; one son, Rex S. Barker, Marion; two daughters, Mrs. Gary (Ruth) Blevins, Marion, and Mrs. Joe (Nora) Woods, Sugar Grove; three sisters; 11 grandchildren; one great- grandson; special friends, Cecil and Lena Carter, James and Irma Cale and Mary Kay Miller. Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 12, at 1 p.m. in Bradley’s Funeral Home with the Rev. Tim Williams and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery with military honors being rendered by the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Coker | Carolina Stacy | 10 Nov 1999 | Mrs. Carolina Stacy Coker, age 97, of 2727 Shamrock Drive, Charlotte, N.C., died Wednesday morning, November 10, 1999, at the Brian Center in Charlotte, NC.. She was the widow of Winchestor Coker. She is survived by three children: Dr. Roy W. Coker and Mrs. Mary Carol Miche, both of Charlotte, and Stacy Coker of Laurel, Md.; seven grandchildren; four great- grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. A memorial service will be conducted Friday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. at the Sparta Presbyterian Church. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home of Sparta is serving the Coker family. | |
| Goodman | Charles Franklin, Sr. | 10 Nov 1999 | Charles Franklin Goodman Sr., age 88, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999 at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Mr. Goodman was born in Chilhowie to the late Jenny Erps Goodman and John Goodman. He was also preceded in death by six brothers and three sisters. Mr. Goodman worked at the Chilhowie Milling Company and Rouse Oil Service for over 50 years prior to his retirement in 1991. He served as president of the Chilhowie Chamber of Commerce, was treasurer of the Chilhowie Baptist Church for over 25 years, and was a member of the Chilhowie Masonic Lodge 250 AF&AM. He is survived by his wife of 63 years, Ruby Baker Goodman; a son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Nancy Goodman of Marion; two grandsons, Jeffrey Christian Goodman of Knoxville, Tenn., and Adam Baker Goodman of Alexandria; a special sister-in-law, Agnes Baker Jones; two special nieces, Rose Marie Jones Dunn of Kingsport, Tenn., and Lynn Baker Senn of Chilhowie; several other nieces and nephews. A celebration of Mr. Goodman’s life was held Friday, Nov. 12, at 2 p.m. at the Chilhowie United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mark McFadden and Chaplain Neville Mozingo officiating. Entombment was held at Rose Lawn Cemetery Mausoleum. Flowers are appreciated or donations may be made to the Memorial Fund of the Chilhowie United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 367, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Keith | Herman | 10 Nov 1999 | Herman Keith, age 82, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, Nov. 10, 1999 at the Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Mr. Keith attended the Chilhowie First Church of God. He was retired from Northwestern Wire and Steel of Sterling, Ill. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II and was a member of Frances Marion VFW Post #4667. He was preceded in death by a sister, Irene French, and a brother, B.F. Dinsmore. He is survived by his wife, Madeline Harris Keith, Chilhowie; his mother, Maggie Dinsmore, Saltville; one sister, Mary Brown, Denison, Texas; special friends, Bill Bise, Rob Coe, and Graham Church; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Nov. 12, at 7:30 p.m. at the Chilhowie First Church of God with Pastor Bobby Dunn officiating. Committal services will be held today, Nov. 13, at 11 a.m. in the Mount Rose Mausoleum in Glade Spring. Members of Frances Marion VFW Post #4667 will fold and present the flag. The family requests memorial donations be made to the Chilhowie First Church of God or to the Chilhowie Rescue Squad. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Chatham | Ralph | 6 Aug 1919 | 11 Nov 1999 | Ralph Chatham, age 80, formerly of Rugby, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999 at Smyth County Community Hospital. He was born Aug. 6, 1919 at Rugby, the son of Ed and Pearl Henderson Chatham. Surviving are six daughters and two sons-in-law, Thelma and Billy E. Barnhart, Honaker, Doris Tuggle, Phyllis and James Surber, all of Atkins, Glenda Blankenbeckler, Chilhowie, Louise Fulton, Patricia Kirby, both of Marion; five sons and three daughters-in-law, Don and Sherry Chatham, Troutdale, Stanley Chatham, Larry and Sandy Chatham, all of Marion, Gary Chatham, Atkins, Mike and Cindy Chatham, Chilhowie; one sister, Grace Anders, Rugby; one brother, Robert Chatham, Baltimore, Md.; 26 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 15 in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Rex Hall, Rev. Mike Sage and Rev. Fred E. Jennings officiating. Interment was in Corinth Cemetery in Rugby. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Davidson | Larry B. | 11 Nov 1999 | Larry B. Davidson, age 50, of Saltville, died Thursday, Nov. 11, 1999 at the Raleigh General Hospital in Beckley, W.Va. Survivors include his mother, Okie Thompson, Troutdale; two brothers, Harold Davidson, Beckley, W.Va., and Earl Davidson, San Diego, Calif. Graveside services will be conducted Sunday, Nov. 14, at the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery with the Rev. Paul Jones officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Davis | Marie Wyatt | 13 Nov 1999 | Marie Wyatt Davis, age 85, died Saturday, Nov. 13, 1999 in Briarcliff Health Care Center in Oak Ridge, Tenn. Mrs. Davis was a resident of Kingston, Tenn., formerly of Oak Ridge. She was the daughter of the late James Byrum and Minnie Pearl Greer Wyatt. She had worked at Braders Greenhouse in Oak Ridge and was of the Baptist faith. She enjoyed crocheting, flower gardening and gardening. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Charles Russell and Lillian Davis, Kingston, Tenn.; two daughters and son-in-law, Vicki Fitzgerald, Knoxville, Tenn., Sharon and Ben LaPosser, Kingston, Tenn.; two brothers, Paul Wyatt, Charleston, W.Va., and Harley F. Wyatt, Chilhowie; one sister and brother-in-law, Alta and James L. Hicks, Oak Ridge, Tenn.; two grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one nephew, Stephen Hicks, Harriman, Tenn. Funeral services will be conducted today, Nov. 17, at 11 a.m. in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles E. Blevins officiating. Burial will be in the McClure Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Roth | Leroy Albert | 13 Nov 1999 | Leroy Albert Roth, age 82, of Glade Spring, died Saturday, Nov 13, 1999 in Ridgefield Retirement Manor. Mr. Roth was born in Monroe County, Penn., a son of the late Leroy and Jennie Roth. He moved to Washington County around 1943. He was a U.S. Army veteran and retired from Brunswick Corp. Surviving are a sister, Florence Raquet of Strasburg, Penn.; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted today, Nov 17, at 11 a.m. in Old Glade Presbyterian Cemetery with the Rev. Timothy Bird officiating. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Havens | Walter Arthur “Toad” | 14 Nov 1999 | Walter Arthur “Toad” Havens, age 83, of Sugar Grove, died Sunday, Nov. 14, 1999 in Wythe County Community Hospital. Mr. Havens was born in Wythe County, the son of the late Joe and Ruth Rose Havens. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army World War II. Surviving are two sisters, Beatrice H. Parks, Sugar Grove, and Della Mae Stowers of Wytheville; two brothers, Floyd E. Havens, Marion, and Muncy Robert Havens, Atkins; an uncle, Willis Havens of Maryland; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, great-great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Nov. 17, at 1 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jody Blevins officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Community Church Cemetery (the Crawfish Valley) in Rural Retreat. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Rhoten | Franklin | 14 Nov 1999 | Franklin Rhoten, age 66, died Sunday, Nov 14, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Rhoten was a native of Russell County and had lived most of his life in Smyth County. He retired from Brunswick Defense Corp. with over 22 years of service and was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean War. He coached Little League football and men and women softball for 14 years and was an avid hunter and fisherman. Survivors include his wife, Carolyn Rhoten; three sons, Allen Rhoten, Gary Rhoten, both of Marion, and Mike Rhoten, North Carolina; one daughter, Pam Greer, Marion; one stepdaughter, Sabrina Holmes, Saltville; four stepsons, Ricky Roberts, South Carolina, Mark Roberts, Gregory Roberts and Jody Roberts, all of Marion; two sisters, Jean Hankins, Cold Water, Miss., and Wilma Bevers, Aurora, Ill.; one brother, Stanley Burton, Nashville, Tenn.; six grandchildren; 13 step-grandchildren; special friend, Claude Keith, Knoxville, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Nov 17, at 11 a.m. in Bradley’s Funeral Home with the Rev. Jody Blevins officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery with military honors being rendered by the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Bradley’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Meadows | Oscar Lewis | 15 Nov 1999 | Oscar Lewis Meadows, age 70, of Rural Retreat, died Monday, Nov. 15, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Meadows was born in Wythe County, the son of the late Charlie Clayton and Maggie Shupe Meadows. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army.Surviving are his wife, Joyce Ann Meadows of Rural Retreat; two sons, Mitchell Meadows, and Robert Franklin Meadows, both of Rural Retreat; one daughter and son-in-law, Donna Sue and Chelsie Cleveland, Wytheville; two stepdaughters and son-in-law, Cathy Ann and Richard Allen Wagner, and Melinda Ann Meadows, all of Rural Retreat; three brothers, Hobert Meadows, Rural Retreat, Bob Meadows, Seven Mile Ford, and Ellis Meadows, Maryland; two grandchildren, Tyler and Brittany; two step-grandchildren, Jennifer and Ashley; several nieces and nephews.Graveside services were held Thursday, Nov. 18, at noon at the Mountain View Cemetery with the Rev. Michael Hoyle officiating. Military rites were conducted by the Marion VFW Post 4667. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Crouse | Connie Pollard | 16 Nov 1999 | Connie Pollard Crouse, age 47, of Rural Retreat, died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999 in Wythe County Community Hospital. Mrs. Crouse was a member of the Rural Retreat Presbyterian Church and was preceded in death by her father, Estel L. Pollard. She is survived by her husband, Larry K. Crouse, of the home; her mother, Ruth N. Pollard, Rural Retreat; two brothers, William T. Pollard, Rural Retreat, and Tommy Lee Pollard, Abingdon; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, Nov. 18, at 3 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Hallett G. Hullinger officiating. Interment followed in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Keys | Joseph Andrew | 16 Nov 1999 | Joseph Andrew Keys died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999 in Mt. Airy, N.C. Mr. Keys was born in Glade Spring, a son of Samuel W. Keys and Katherine Peery Keys. He grew up in Glade Spring and was the youngest licensed merchant in Virginia when he operated “Joe”s Store” at age 12. He attended Virginia Tech and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, serving in the mail service in the South Pacific. After the war, he worked briefly in Washington D.C., and moved to Richmond where he worked for Topps Co. for 30 years. He relocated to Mt. Airy in 1950, where he retired as regional sales manager of Topps in 1980. He coowned and operated Jerry Lewis Cinema in Mt. Airy for a number of years after retirement. He was a deacon at First Presbyterian Church in Mt. Airy. Mr. Keys’ father, a local banker and former president of Virginia Bankers Association, inspired him to become the youngest licensed merchant in Virginia. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Samuel W. Keys Jr.; and two sisters, Katherine Keys Caffrey and Elizabeth Keys Hansen. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Katherine McCarty Keys; one daughter, Katherine K. Allison of Richmond; one sister, Vernon K. Mark of Media, Penn.; two grandsons, William Clay Gilbert Jr., and Joseph Andrew Gilbert, both of Richmond; a caregiver, Wesley McCarty of Rocky Mount. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Nov. 19, at 11 a.m. in First Presbyterian Church in Mt. Airy with the Rev. Tom Bagnal and the Rev. David McCarty, nephew of Mr. Keys, officiating. Burial was in Oakdale Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to First Presbyterian Church in Mt. Airy, N.C. Moody Funeral Service in Mt. Airy, N.C., was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie. | |
| Poe | Rissie Etelka | 16 Nov 1999 | Rissie Etelka Poe, age 90, of Bristol, Tenn., died Tuesday, Nov. 16, 1999 in Wellmont Hospice House. Mrs. Poe was born in Konnarock, a daughter of the late Thomas and Hester Haga. She lived most of her life in the Bristol area, was a homemaker and of the Baptist faith. She was also preceded in death by a son-in-law, Fleet Wright; and a granddaughter, Teresa Helton. Surviving are five sons, Ray Poe, Robert Poe, Barney Poe and Earl Poe, all of Bristol, and David Poe of Bluff City, Tenn.; five daughters, Ennis Wright of Mendota, Evalene Arnold and Christine Hudler, both of Abingdon, Pauline Bowman of Bluff City, Tenn., and Shirley O”Hara of Bristol, Tenn.; 37 grandchildren; 56 great-grandchildren; four greatgreat-grandchildren. Graveside services were held Thursday, Nov. 18, at 11 a.m. in Grosses Creek Cemetery in Chilhowie with the Rev. Donald Denton officiating. Weaver Funeral Home in Bristol was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Ward | Willie Esther | 16 Nov 1999 | Willie Esther Prater Ward, age 94, of Saltville, died Tuesday, Nov 16, 1999 at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Mrs. Ward was the oldest member of McCready United Methodist Church. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, Alfred V. Ward Sr. and Shirley Ward, Saltville; three sisters, Exie Nutter, Glade Spring, Maxie Frye, Saltville, and Lula Wilson, Pembroke; two granddaughters, Debra Ward DeBord and Tamela Ward Johnson; two grandsons, Alfred V. “Tiger” Ward Jr., and Joe Barrett; 11 great-grandchildren; four grandchildren-in-law. Graveside services were conducted Friday, Nov 19, at 2 p.m. at the Elizabeth Cemetery with the Rev. Jerry Williams and the Rev. Robert Cook officiating. 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. | |
| Newman | John Conard | 17 Nov 1999 | John Conard Newman, age 71, died Wednesday, Nov. 17, 1999 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Newman was born in Rural Retreat and had lived most of his life in Rural Retreat and Marion. He retired from Virginia House Furniture with over 20 years of service. Mr. Newman was preceded in death by one daughter, Lola Heath. Survivors include his wife of 51 years, Lena Mae Newman; his mother, Rhoda Mozelle Mabry, Dublin; three sons, Junior Newman and Mike Newman, both of Marion, and Butch Newman of Rural Retreat; two daughters, Peggy Clark and Betty Moore, both of Atkins; two sisters, Betty Cox and Helen Manuel, both of Dublin; 16 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 19, at 2 p.m. in Bradley”s Funeral Home with the Rev. James Porter and the Rev. Duane Wall officiating. Interment followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hays | Rose Ann | 18 Nov 1999 | Rose Ann Hays, age 56, of Saltville, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was born in Bison, Okla. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Annette and Daniel Allison of Saltville, and Lea Ann and 1st Sgt. Charles Pelfrey of Fort Bragg, N.C.; three brothers, Don Brockman of Enid, Okla., Bill Brockman of Texas, and Dave Brockman of Yukon, Okla.; two sisters, Rita Milligan of Florida, and Monica Stinnett of Enid, Okla.; four grandchildren, Alicia and Chuck Pelfrey, and Sydney and Jarod Allison; several nieces and nephews, and several aunts and uncles. A memorial service was conducted Monday, Nov. 22, at 6 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Dan Jividen officiating. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Henderson | Ola McGuire | 18 Nov 1999 | Ola McGuire Henderson, age 75, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999 at the Francis Marion Manor in Marion. Surviving are two sons, Mike Henderson, Maryville, Tenn., and Charles Henderson, Culpeper; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be conducted tonight, Nov. 20, at 7 p.m. at D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Family will receive friends from 6 to 7 tonight prior to the memorial service. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 1710 N. Beauregard St., Alexandria, VA 22314. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Mullens | Sue L. | 18 Nov 1999 | Sue L. Mullens, age 52, died Thursday, Nov. 18, 1999 at her home in Seven Mile Ford. Ms. Mullens was born in Welch, W.Va., the daughter of the late Lewis and Bernice Odham Lumpkins. She was raised in Kimball, W.Va., and moved to the Chilhowie area in 1981. She worked in the courthouse in Welch, W.Va., and Cannelton Coal Industries in Superior, W.Va. She also worked for Tultex and Buster Brown. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Tammy and Sammy Rotenberry, Bluefield, W.Va., and Melanie and Lee Widener, Seven Mile Ford; one son, Sgt. Jeffrey Adam Mullens, Carlsbad, Calif.; her grandmother, Pearl J. Lumpkins, Kimball, W.Va.; one brother, Gary A. Mullins, Buford, Ga.; three grandchildren, Bernice Louise (Neicy), Keelee and Derrike; a special friend also survives. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 20, at 1 p.m. in Bradley’s Funeral Home with the Rev. Bill Reed officiating. Interment was private. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Reeves | Rowena | 18 Nov 1999 | Miss Rowena Reeves, age 71, of 306 Kilby Rd., Sparta, N.C., the Twin Oaks Community, died Wednesday morning, November 18, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She is survived by two sisters and a brother-in-law: Retha & Ray Smith of Sparta, and Elsie Lineberry of East Bend, N.C.; one brother and sister-in-law: Thomas Earl & Lee Reeves of Churchville, Md.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Reeves Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Hawthorne | Beulah R. | 12 Oct 1906 | 19 Nov 1999 | Beulah R. Hawthorne, age 93, of Roanoke, died Friday, Nov. 19, 1999 in Richmond. Mrs. Hawthorne was born Oct. 12, 1906 in Roanoke, the daughter of the late Lewis H. and Edna C. Richardson. She was the widow of Paul S. Hawthorne. Also preceding her in death were her son and daughter-in-law, William L. and June E. Hawthorne, Richmond; one sister, Virginia R. Bunts, Roanoke. Mrs. Hawthorne was a member of Melrose Baptist Church for more than 60 years and served on most of the standing committees, particularly as chairman of the Music and Decoration Committees. She was secretary of the Sunday School, a member of the Board of Deacons for many years, and a choir member for 44 years. She served on the Roanoke City Democratic Executive Committee and worked as a volunteer secretary to the Minute Men during World War II. Mrs. Hawthorne received her education in the Roanoke City Public Schools and National Business College. Surviving are two grandsons, Paul L. Hawthorne and wife Carolyn S. Hawthorne, and Jesse V. Hawthorne and wife Sally E. Hawthorne; five great-grandchildren, all of Richmond; several nieces and nephews including Dr. D.E. and Edna McCollum, Durham, N.C., Edith M. Burrows, Marion, and W.E. and Grethel Martin, Chilhowie; also a host of other nephews and cousins as well as many friends including Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Scott who were very special to her. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Nov. 23, at 1 p.m. in Oakey’s North Chapel wit h the Rev. Larry Sprouse officiating. Entombment was in Sherwood Memorial Park in the Chapel Garden Mausoleum. Oakey’s North Chapel Funeral Home in Roanoke was in charge of arrangements. |
| Caudill | James Allen | 19 Nov 1999 | Mr. James Allen Caudill, age 62, of 32 Carlene St., Sparta, N.C., died Friday, November 19, 1999, at his home. He is survived by his wife: Linda C. Caudill of the home; one daughter: Cindy Billings of Sparta; three sons and daughters-in-law: Tim and Andrea Caudill of Independence, Va., Mike and Karena Caudill of Sparta, N.C., and Steve Caudill of Sparta; six grandchildren: Jessica Caudill, Celeste Caudill, Justin Caudill, Tyler Billings, Grant Caudill and Katelyn Billings; brothers and sisters Arnold Lafon of Taylorsville, N.C., Virginia Bell of Hays, N.C., and Lucy Kerley, Wanda Mecimore, Jimmy Woodring, Leon Woodring, Gail Walker and Patsy Teague all of Taylorsville, N.C. He was preceded in death by a brother: Alfred Ray Lafon. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Friendship Freewill Baptist Church with burial in the Whitehead-Joines Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. Box 1287 Sparta, N.C., 28675 or to the Friendship Freewill Baptist Church, c/o Virginia Caudell, Vox Road, Sparta, N.C.,28675. | |
| Whitt | Joyce Ann | 19 Nov 1999 | Joyce Ann Whitt, age 46, died Friday, Nov 19, 1999 in Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tenn. Mrs. Whitt was a member of the Wassum Valley Baptist Church and was preceded in death by her father, James McKinley Goble. Survivors include her husband, Bobby Whitt; three daughters, Angie Whitt Blevins, Bobbie Jo Whitt Moore, Becky Whitt Langley; one son, Mickey Whitt; her mother, Jo Ann Goble; her mother-in-law, Katy Whitt Hutton; two sisters, Debbie Emory, Chilhowie, and Mary Goble, Rural Retreat; one brother, Kenny Goble, Saltville; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Sunday, Nov 21, at 2 p.m. in Wassum Valley Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Guy Testerman officiating. The family will receive friends any time at the residence on Shell Bank Road in Marion. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Bradley”s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Barr | Charles F. | 20 Nov 1999 | Charles F. Barr Sr., age 79, of Konnarock, died Saturday, Nov. 20, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Barr was a lifelong resident of Washington County, a son of the late Edward and Amanda Hart Barr and was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by a son, Charles Barr Jr. Surviving are his wife, Mary H. Barr; four daughters, Joann Wilson and Margie South, both of Damascus, Juanita Fain and Mary Sue Barr, both of Konnarock; two sons, Lewis D. Barr of Konnarock and John Bartfai of Aberdeen, Md.; two sisters, Winnie Morris of Melbourne, Fla., and Ora Berry of Roseville, Mich.; 28 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Nov. 22, at 8 p.m. in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles E. “Jody” Blevins and the Rev. Tim Blevins officiating. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Nov. 23, at 11 a.m. in Konnarock Community Cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cook | George William | 21 Nov 1999 | George William Cook, age 32, died Sunday, Nov. 21, 1999 at his home in Chilhowie. Mr. Cook was born in Upland, Penn., a son of Norma Lee Cook of Meadowview and the late E. Samuel Cook. He lived most of his life in Washington County. Surviving, besides his mother, are a son, George William Cook Jr.; a daughter, Ashley Cook of Meadowview; two sisters, Deborah Ann Cook of Abingdon and Tammy Lynn Cook of Roanoke; maternal grandfather, Oney B. Cook of Meadowview; three half-brothers, Don Cook, Pat Cook and Sam Cook Jr., all of Morristown, Tenn.; three half-sisters, Wilma Cook and Wanda Cook, both of Morristown, Tenn., and Bessie Sue McCoy of Gastonia, N.C. A memorial service was conducted Sunday, Nov. 28, at 1 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. John Massey officiating. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Day | Katherine Ann Hicks | 17 Jun 1934 | 22 Nov 1999 | Katherine Ann Hicks Day, age 65, of Piketon, Ohio, died Monday, Nov. 22, 1999 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mrs. Day was born on June 17, 1934 in Troy, Ohio, the daughter of the late William B. and Lena Margaret Gwinn Hicks. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Union Hill Community Church in Peebles, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, William B. and Lena M. Hicks; her loving husband of 43 years, William M. Day; a baby son, David Day; two brothers, John Franklin Hicks and a baby brother. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Mark Yates of Saltville; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert E. and Susan Day of Waverly, Ohio; stepdaughter, Phyllis Day Grogg and husband Lloyd of Mt. Gilead, Ohio; stepson, Verlin Day and wife Ernistine of Mansfield, Ohio; granddaughter, Brandi Day; grandsons, Lance Yates and Drew Day; three step-grandsons; two step-great-grandsons; one step-great-granddaughter; one sister, Mary Caroline Curtis, Waverly, Ohio; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Nov. 27, at 1 p.m. at the Union Hill Community Church in Peebles, Ohio with Phil Fulton and Terry Lawson officiating. Burial will follow at the Yankee Hill Community Church Cemetery. Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell, W.Va., and Cox Funeral Home in Beaver, Ohio are in charge of arrangements. |
| Christian | Winnie Belle Testerman | 22 Nov 1999 | Winnie Belle Testerman Christian, age 87, of Laurel, Maryland, died Monday, Nov. 22, 1999 in the Golden Oaks Nursing Home. She was formerly of Smyth County and had lived in Laurel for the past four years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Burton Christian and three of her children, Betty Selby, Roy and Robert Testerman. Survivors include three daughters, Beulah Goldsborough and Carol Testerman, both of Laurel, MD and Mary Waskey of Marion; two sons Martin Testerman of Fairfax, VA and Elmer Testerman of Chilhowie; a stepdaughter, Penny Christian of Tennessee and many grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today, Nov. 27, at 11 a.m. in the Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Blevins officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will lie in state at the church one hour prior to services. Barnett’s Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Gillespie | Louise C. | 22 Nov 1999 | Louise C. Gillespie of Rich Valley died Monday, Nov. 22, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mrs. Gillespie was a member of Riverside Methodist Church in Rich Valley and the Women’s Christian Group. She was the widow of Wornie W. Gillespie. Also preceding her in death were a son, Jimmy Gillespie, and a grandson, David Gillespie. Surviving are six sons, Samuel Gillespie, Saltville, William Gillespie and Bobby Gillespie, both of Chilhowie, George Gillespie, Jackie Gillespie and Gaynor Gillespie, all of Rich Valley; four daughters, Jerien Stapleton, Kingsport, Tenn., Susie Buchanan, Chilhowie, Bette Landis, Abingdon, and Eula Poston of Marion; one brother, Sidney Cruey of Marion; three sisters, Gray Brown of Marion, Sue Stone of Maryland and Margaret Edwards of Richmond; 16 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; two step- grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today, Nov. 24, at 2 p.m. in Riverside Methodist Church with the Rev. David Mumpower and the Rev. Herman Cress officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery. D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Jewell | Lillie Mae Shumate | 22 Nov 1999 | Mrs. Lillie Mae Shumate Jewell, age 67, of Barrett Rd., Ennice, N.C., died Monday evening, November 22, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She is survived by one daughter: Lorene York of Winston-Salem, N.C.; two sons and a daughter-in-law: Joe and Kitty Jewell of Sparta, N.C. and Marty Jewell of Sparta; six grandchildren and thirteen great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Crouse Family Cemetery in the Twin Oaks Community of Sparta. The family will receive friends from 1:00 until 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Funeral Home, and at other times at the home of Joe & Kitty Jewell, 224 North Main St., Sparta, N.C. | |
| Johnson | Garland A. | 22 Nov 1999 | Garland A. Johnson, age 78, of Jonesborough, died Monday, Nov. 22, 1999 at Johnson City Medical Center following a brief illness. Johnson was a native of Ashe County, N.C. He was raised in White Top Mountain, VA and had been a resident of Washington County since 1951. He was a son of the late William Sherman and Lockie Ann Roop Johnson. Mr. Johnson retired in 1982 as a medical technologist from Veterans Affairs Medical Center Hospital, Mountain Home, after 31 years of service. He was a 1950 graduate of the Franklin School of Science and Arts, Philadelphia, PA. Mr. Johnson was a World War II Navy veteran, serving in the European Theater, and retired in 1981 from the Naval Reserve as Chief Hospital Corpsman. He was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church where he served as Sunday School Superintendent as well as many other leadership roles. He was active with and was treasurer of the Prime Timers of Our Savior Lutheran Church. He was a member and past president of the North Johnson City Optimist Club. He was very active with the Boy Scouts of America, and formerly served as Scout Master with Troop #139, and formerly served on the Board of Directors of the Sequoia Council. Mr. Johnson was a member of the Johnson City VFW Post #2108 and a member of the American Legion, Kings Mountain, Post #24. Survivors include his wife Mary Jane Johnson; three daughters, Debbie Johnson Mayberry, Chapin, S.C., Pamela Johnson Johnson of Jonesborough, and Beth Johnson Anderson of Johnson City; two brothers, Ray Johnson of Marion, and Edgar Johnson of Roanoke; two sisters, Ethel Pardoe and Emma Peake, both of Marion; five grandchildren, Todd and Blake Mayberry, both of Chapin, S.C., Erin and Anna Johnson, both of Jonesborough, Olivia Anderson of Johnson City; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 24, 1999 at 1 p.m. from Our Savior Lutheran Church in Johnson City with Pastor Jim Nipper officiating. Interment followed in the Washington County Memorial Gardens with military honors by the Kingsport VFW Post #3382. Those who prefer to make memorial contributions may do so to, Our Savior Lutheran Church Building Fund, 212 Sunset Drive, Johnson City, TN 37604; Boy Scouts of America, 129 Boone Ridge Drive, Johnson City, TN 37604 or the American Cancer Society, 101 Fountain Place, Suite 1E, Johnson City, TN 37604. Appalachian Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Powers | Trula Mae | 22 Nov 1999 | Trula Mae Powers, age 54, of Chilhowie, died Monday, Nov. 22, 1999, in the Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, TN. She was born in Washington County, a daughter of Jacob Elwood and Zelma Mae Heath Powers, of Chilhowie. She had lived in Chilhowie for the past 34 years and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her twin sister, Eula Copenhaver of Lodi, VA; three brothers, Woodie Powers and Leon Powers, both of Chilhowie, and Joe Powers of Bluff City, TN. She is also survived by two sisters-in-law, Jean Powers and Debbie Powers; one brother-in- law, Charles Copenhaver; two nieces, Leigh Ann Copenhaver and Beth Powers; five nephews, Dustin Zane Powers, Woody Warren, Travis Warren, Jason Powers, and Russell M. Powers and his wife, Kelly Powers; one aunt, two uncles, and a special friend, Connie Forrester. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Nov. 25, 1999, in the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Curt Heath officiating. Burial followed in Rush Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the American Diabetes Association, 2788 Hydraulic Road, Charlottesville, VA 22901. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Campbell | Joseph Cortez | 23 Nov 1999 | Joseph Cortez Campbell, age 75, died Tuesday, Nov. 23, 1999 at his home in Glade Spring. He was a veteran of WWII, a Mason in the Masonic Lodge, Order of the Eastern Star, VFW, and a member of the Byars Cobb United Methodist Church. Mr. Campbell retired from American General Life Insurance Company, but his passions were people, and the Virginia Creeper Trail, which he was a avid, but unofficial supporter and promoter. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Celestine Campbell; three sons Joe and Cathy Campbell of Tulsa, OK, John and Snookie Campbell of Bristol, TN, and Ken Campbell of Bedford, TX; two sisters Marcella Broberg of Bristol, TN and Christine McCray of Bristol, VA; four grandsons Aaron Campbell, Joel Campbell, Knox Campbell and Preston Campbell. A memorial service for Mr. Campbell was conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 26, 1999 at the Byars Cobb United Methodist Church in Glade Spring with the Rev. Timothy W. Graham officiating. In Joe’s behalf, in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Byars Cobb United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 667, Glade Spring, VA 24340. The D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wolfe | David A. | 25 Nov 1999 | David A. Wolfe, age 67, died Thursday, Nov 25, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He is survived by his mother, Evelyn Hutton Wolfe of Marion; one son, Billy Whitt of Chilhowie; one sister, Willie Jean Hall of Marion; four nephews, Richard L. Taylor, Marion, Chuck Rouse and Randall Rouse, both of Chilhowie, and Mickey Rouse of Glade Spring; two great-nephews; two great-nieces; and two grandchildren. Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov 27, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo and Dr. Carlton Blankenship officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Matheson | Edgar B. | 26 Nov 1999 | Edgar B. Matheson, age 78, died Friday, Nov. 26, 1999 in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Salem. Mr. Matheson was a veteran of World War II having served on the honor guard for several years and also served as Bingo Chairman. He was a member of the American Legion, the D.A.V. and was retired from General Motors. Survivors include his wife, Reba Matheson; three stepsons, James Hart and fiancée Barbara Reed, Jerry Hart and wife Patsy, all of Seven Mile Ford, and Bill Hart, Lenoir, N.C; one stepdaughter, Susie Regen and husband Jimmy, Hewitt, Texas; one brother, Thomas Matheson, Elizabethton, Tenn.; several step-grandchildren and step-great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Nov. 29, at 1 p.m. in Bradley’s Funeral Home with the Rev. Marion Boggs and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Entombment services followed in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat with the Rev. Frank Johnson officiating. Full military honors were rendered by the Francis Marion V.F.W. Post 4667. Flowers are appreciated or memorial donations may be made to the American Cancer Society. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Ferguson | Robert Cecil | 27 Nov 1999 | Robert Cecil Ferguson, age 59, died Saturday, Nov. 27, 1999 at his home in Chilhowie. Mr. Ferguson was born in Glade Spring, lived in Pennsylvania and New Jersey and moved to Chilhowie in 1989. Surviving are his wife, Mary R. Ferguson, Hi-Nella, N.J.; one son, Robert Charles Ferguson, Hi-Nella, N.J.; two brothers, James Carl Ferguson of Burlington, N.C., and Paul Ferguson of Conesville, Ohio; one sister, Freda Hirschberg of Pennsylvania. Funeral services will be conducted today, Dec. 1, at 3 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Eugene Baldwin officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until time of service today at the funeral chapel. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blevins | Carrie Parsons | 28 Nov 1999 | Carrie Parsons Blevins, age 76, of Grassy Creek, died Sunday, Nov. 28, 1999 at Forsyth Memorial Hospital in Winston-Salem. She is survived by her husband, Edward Blevins of the home, three daughters, Carmen McNeill of West Jefferson, Angela Severt of Jefferson, and Joan Sheets of Sparta, two brothers, Bertis Parsons & John Parsons, both of Mouth of Wilson, VA; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted on Tuesday, Nov. 30 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel in West Jefferson with entombment in the Ashelawn Mausoleum. Posted on 8/16/2000 by Bette Nelson | |
| Dutton | Vester Eugene | 29 Nov 1999 | Vester Eugene Dutton, age 62, died Monday, Nov. 29, 1999 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Dutton was preceded in death by his parents, William Henry and Myrtle Dutton; one sister, Mary Sexton; and two brothers, Rob Dutton and Clyde Dutton. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include three sons, Dwayne Dutton, Chilhowie, Terry Lee Dutton, Marion, and Kevin Ray Dutton, Independence; one daughter, Sherry Lynn Waits, Taylorsville, N.C.; one brother, William (Bill) Dutton, Marion; three sisters, Marie Myers, Chilhowie, Ellen Stines and Betty Parks, both of Marion; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandchild; special wife, Ruth A. Dutton; special friend, Ruby Martin, Abingdon. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 2, at the Adwolfe Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. Bob Surber officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. View Cemetery in Chilhowie. The family will receive friends tonight at the Adwolfe Freewill Baptist Church on Grubmore Road, Adwolfe. Bradley’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Richardson | Herschel P. | 29 Nov 1999 | Herschel P. Richardson Sr., age 85, died Monday, Nov 29, 1999 at his home in Sugar Grove. Mr. Richardson was born in Alleghany County, N.C., the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Artie Richardson. He was a prominent Smyth County farmer and helped organize the Tri-State Dairy Organization and received many farming awards. In his younger years, Mr. Richardson served the county as an assistant agriculture agent and attended Emory & Henry College. He was a great benefactor of the Sugar Grove Baptist Church and many other community organizations. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Eller Richardson, and one sister, Ola R. Lyons. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Page and Bob Coulthard of Sugar Grove; one son and daughter-in- law, Preston (Pete) and Audrey Richardson, Sugar Grove; one sister, Ora R. Goetzinger of Sugar Grove; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec 2, at 11 a.m. at the Sugar Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenny Price and the Rev. Kenny Conner officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgelawn Cemetery in Sugar Grove. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Sugar Grove Life Saving Crew, c/o Donald Cullop, P.O. Box 257, Sugar Grove, VA 24375 or the Sugar Grove Fire Department, c/o Jesse Choate, P.O. Box 108, Sugar Grove, VA 24375. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Funeral Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Waddell | Ralph William | 29 Nov 1999 | Ralph William Waddell, age 66, died Monday, Nov 29, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Waddell was a native of Smyth County where he had lived most of his life. He was retired from American Bakerys. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Maggie Waddell, and one son, Douglas Waddell. Survivors include his wife, Carol Heffinger Waddell; one son, Keith Waddell, Marion; one daughter, Barbara Waddell, Nashville, Tenn.; one sister, Shirley Storie, Fredricksburg; two brothers, Roy Waddell, Newport News, and Carl Waddell, Thornsburg; three nephews; 10 nieces. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec 2, at 2 p.m. in Bradley’s Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Sage and the Rev. Kenny Price officiating. Interment followed in Roselawn Cemetery. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hawkins | Richard Franklin | 14 Sep 1915 | 30 Nov 1999 | Richard Franklin Hawkins, M.D., age 84, of Westminster-Canterbury, Lynchburg, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999 at Westminster-Canterbury. Dr. Hawkins was born Sept. 14, 1915 in Portland, Maine to the late Samuel F. and Mary Russell Hawkins. He was a resident of Lynchburg and a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church for 63 years and was a member of the Lynchburg Rotary for 49 years. He was preceded in death by his loving wife, Margaret Meigs Hawkins. Surviving are a son, Dr. Richard F. Hawkins Jr., Altoona, Penn.; one daughter, Margaret A. Oosterman of Alexandria; five grandchildren. A memorial service was held Friday, Dec. 3, at 10:30 a.m. at the Weissert Chapel at Westminster-Canterbury with the Rev. Dr. William P. Parrish and the Rev. Kim Webster officiating. A graveside service followed at 1:30 p.m. in St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church Cemetery in Forest. Memorial contributions may be made to the Rotary Foundation, c/o Rotary Club of Lynchburg, P.O. Box 11884, Lynchburg, VA 24506. Diuguid Funeral Service in Lynchburg was in charge of arrangements. |
| Kent | Elizabeth | 22 Feb 1920 | 30 Nov 1999 | Elizabeth Kent, age 79, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999 at her home in Calvert City, Ky. Mrs. Kent was born Feb. 22, 1920 in Saltville, the daughter of the late Arthur and Hattie (Kelly) Gillenwater. She was formerly of Mayfield, Ky., and was a member of First Baptist Church of Mayfield. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William B. Kent II. Surviving are one son, William B. Kent III, Calvert City, Ky.; one grandson, Kris Kent, Dyersburg, Tenn.; one great-granddaughter, Hannah Elizabeth Kent, Dyersburg, Tenn.; two brothers, Pat Gillenwater, Pensacola, Fla., and Bob Gillenwater, Springfield, Tenn. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 3, at 2 p.m. at Byrn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bob Swift officiating. Burial was in Mayfield Memory Gardens Mausoleum. Byrn Funeral Home in Mayfield, Ky., was in charge of arrangements. |
| Cook | Winnie Mae | 30 Nov 1999 | Winnie Mae Cook, age 90, died Tuesday, Nov. 30, 1999 at her home in Delta, Penn. Mrs. Cook was born at Lodi, a daughter of the late Samuel Richard and Lue Ella Widner Moser. She was the widow of Walter M. Cook. She was employed for 20 years at the Bel Air Manufacturing Company as a seamstress. She enjoyed crocheting and tatting during her later years and attended the Delta Senior Center. She is survived by six children, Geneva Mae McKinsey, Felton, Penn., Stella Louise Saylor, Red Lion, Penn., Marie L. Parkhurst, Delta, Penn., William R. (Buddy) Cook, Jarrettsville, Md., Marvin F. Cook, Zephyr Hills, Fla., and Mary Ella Dean, Dundalk, Md.; two sisters, Frances M. Neeley and Mary Sue Blevins, both of Cockeysville, Md.; 20 grandchildren; 21 great- grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Dec. 3, at 8 p.m. at Harkins Funeral Home in Delta, Penn., with the Rev. Stacy Alan Crawford officiating. Graveside services will be held Monday, Dec. 6, at 11 a.m. in the Mountain View Cemetery in Chilhowie with John H. Graham, pastor, officiating. There will be no viewing or visitation at the funeral home. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Brown | Willie | 1 Dec 1999 | Willie Brown, age 88, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999 at the home of his niece, Bessie L. Hall. Mr. Brown was a former resident of Bluefield, W.Va., and the son of the late Alex and Lula McKinney Brown. He was a retired coal miner. Survivors include one brother, Landon Brown, Cleveland, Ohio; four sisters, Louvenia Cole, Chilhowie, Marie Brown, Martha Kate Brown, both of Glade Spring, and Janie Watkins, Oxton Hill, Md.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Dec. 4, at 11 a.m. in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Chilhowie Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. today at the funeral home. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Call | Willie Eugene | 1 Dec 1999 | Willie Eugene Call, age 83, of Saltville, died Wednesday, Dec. 1, 1999 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Call was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Elsie Call; one brother, Buddy Call, Saltville; one sister, Wanda Crouse, Saltville; several nieces and nephews; three special friends, Betty Straley, Barbara Davidson, and Beth Davidson. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Dec. 3, at 11 a.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Neville Mozingo and the Rev. Bob Neace officiating. Burial followed at the Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Long | Rex Preston | 1 Dec 1999 | 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 fiancée, 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. | |
| Chapman | Ralph Preston | 2 Dec 1999 | Chapman Ralph Preston Chapman, age 67, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 1999 at his home in Saltville. Mr. Chapman was a member of Cardwell Town Freewill Baptist Church and a U.S. Air Force veteran. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Davidson Chapman; one son, Brian Chapman of Saltville; two daughters, Mrs. James I. (Carol) Goodman of Saltville and Mrs. William L. (Eva) Brannon of Ridgecress, Calif.; three brothers, Franklin “Jack” Chapman of Port Barre, La., Kenneth Chapman and Ricky Chapman, both of Saltville; three sisters, Joan Ellis and Sherry Neal, both of Saltville, and Judy Allison of Ford; three grandchildren, Jennifer Goodman, Ali Brannon and Jacob Brannon; two nephews, Christopher Hess and Jordan Hess. Funeral services will be conducted today, Dec. 4, at 11 .am. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Baumgardner officiating. Burial will be in Elizabeth Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to Saltville Rescue Squad. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Powers | Roy D. | 2 Dec 1999 | Roy D. Powers Sr., age 88, of Abingdon, died Thursday, Dec. 2, 1999 in Holston Valley Medical Center. Mr. Powers lived most of his life in Washington County, and maintained residences in Florida and Duffield for several years. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Mount Dora, Fla., was a retired insurance agent with Nationwide Insurance and was former owner/operator of Roy’s Barber Shop in Abingdon. Surviving are his wife, Gladys L. Powers; two sons, James Randolph Powers of Fruitland Park, Fla., and Roy D. Powers Jr. of Stickleyville; four brothers, Leo Powers of Glade Spring, Wayne Powers of Abingdon, Elwood Powers of Chilhowie and Preston Powers of West efferson, N.C.; three grandchildren; a great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Dec. 5, at 1:30 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Roger Boyer officiating. Burial was in Forest Hills Memory Gardens in Abingdon. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cullop | Eugene W. | 3 Dec 1999 | Eugene W. Cullop, age 75, died Friday, Dec. 3, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Cullop was a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Army and was a member of the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Mr. Cullop was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas and Alverdia Cullop; and one sister, Virginia Cullop Gillenwater. He is survived by one sister, Myrtle M. Hall of Marion; three brothers, Ed Cullop and Thomas B. Cullop Jr., both of Marion, and Roy Cullop of Saltville; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Monday, Dec. 6, at 11 a.m. at Mt. Zion Cemetery with the Rev. Robert S. Thorton and the Rev. Frank Bauman officiating. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Ferguson | Tessie | 3 Dec 1999 | Tessie Ferguson, age 80, of Wytheville, died Friday, Dec. 3, 1999 in the Roanoke Community Hospital in Roanoke. Mrs. Ferguson was a member of the Maranantha Church of God in Wytheville and was a former hospice volunteer. She was preceded in death by her parents, Nelson LaFayette and Minerva Elizabeth Parsons Church; her husband, William Thomas Ferguson; one sister and four brothers. Surviving are five daughters and son-in-law, Helen Ferguson Mize, Christine “Sis” Ferguson and Brenda Ferguson, all of Wytheville, Delores Ferguson Jones of Gorner, Ill., Tammy Ferguson and Richard Gardner, of Waukegan, Ill.; one son and daughter-in-law, James T. and Mary Ferguson of Waukegan, Ill.; three sisters, Lessie Eller of Abingdon, Md., Pearl Wells of Boomer, N.C., and Cola Scott of Wilkesboro, N.C.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 6, at 1 p.m. at Barnett’s Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Tony Holley and the Rev. Steve Tilley officiating. Interment followed in the West End Cemetery. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Wythe County Rescue Squad. Barnett’s Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Clark | Vida Ilene Warren “Teed” | 4 Dec 1999 | Vida Ilene Warren (Teed) Clark, age 69, died Saturday, Dec. 4, 1999 at her home in Marion. Mrs. Clark was born in Grayson County to the late Preston Gamble and Treva Britton Warren. She lived most of her life in Marion and was of the Baptist faith. She worked at Hungry Mother State Park for several years and was a cook at the Marion Primary School for over 10 years. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Ray Clark; a brother, Kenneth Hal Warren and her stepmother, Ellen Warren. Survivors include three daughters, Linda Parks, Diane Bush, both of Marion, and Anita Ross, Sugar Grove; four sisters, Gaye Johnson, Ft. Howard, Md., JoAnn Phipps and Joyce Phipps, both of Independence, and Carol Simms, Comers Rock; four grandchildren, Penny and Jimmy May, Angie and Roger Blevins, Cynthia and Sam Osborne, and Crystal Bush and Bobby Battaglia; one great-grandson, Matthew May; two sons-in-law, Ivan E. Ross and Dennis Bush; an aunt, Faye Burnop; special friend, Edith Blevins. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 7, at 11 a.m. in Bradley’s Funeral Home with the Rev. Steve Hutton and the Rev. Kenny Price officiating. Interment followed in the New Hope Cemetery in Grayson County. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Loggins | John Robert | 4 Dec 1999 | 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. | |
| Darnell | Audrey Norman | 5 Dec 1999 | Audrey Norman Darnell, age 77, died Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999 at her home in Marion. Mrs. Darnell was a charter member of the Marion Life Saving Crew Auxiliary and was a magistrate for Smyth County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow G. Darnell; her parents, Bryant and Nancy Norman; two brothers, Levi B. and Lacy C. Norman. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. James W. (Nancy) Holman, Marion; two sons, Terry Randolph Darnell of Marion, and Richard Michael Darnell of Rock Springs, Wyo.; one sister, June Dillow of Marion; three brothers, Homer Ives Norman of Marion, Ronald Norman and James Norman, both of Lithia, Fla.; seven grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; a very special niece and nephew, Marcia and Mickey Atwell of Chilhowie; one very special cousin, Imogene Shupe of Bluefield. A Celebration of Audrey’s Life will be held today, Dec. 8, at 2 p.m. at the Falling Water Baptist Church with Pastor Harry Leland officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hayes | Ruth Marshall | 5 Dec 1999 | Ruth (Marshall) Hayes, age 42, died Sunday, Dec. 5, 1999 at her home in Saltville. Mrs. Hayes was a member of the Saltville Baptist church and was employed by the Smyth County School System where she was presently a teacher at the Saltville Elementary School. She was a member of the Association for Retarded Citizens. Survivors include her husband, J.W. Hayes; two sons, Scott Hayes of the home, and Keith Hayes of North Carolina; her parents, Hazel and Cecil Marshall of Saltville; one daughter- in-law, Tammy Hayes; one brother, Clay Marshall of Danville, W.Va.; one sister, Ann Marshall of Saltville; two nephews, Chip Marshall, Chilhowie, and Tim Marshall of Abingdon; one niece, Gina Marshall of Saltville; two grandchildren; several aunts and uncles. Graveside services will be conducted today, Dec. 8, at 4 p.m. at the Elizabeth Cemetery with the Rev. Dan Jividen officiating. Donations may be made to Summer Enrichment Program, 221 Look Ave., Marion, VA 24354. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Pharr | Donald Albert | 5 Dec 1999 | Donald Albert Pharr, age 77, of 440 Cahn Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Sunday, December 5, 1999, in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law: Ellen and Jim Fender of Sparta; two grandsons: Darrell Maynor and Jason Fender, both of Sparta; a step-grandson: James Fender of Sparta; a step granddaughter: Fran Crouse of Elkin, N.C.; one brother: Robert Pharr of Statesville, N.C.; three sisters: Mary Arvil Edwards of Statesville, N.C., Elva Ruth Pharr of Sparta, and Mrs. Dean Turner of Lansing, N.C.; several nieces and nephews; three great-grandchildren; and a special friend: Carolyn Shaw of Sparta. He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Whitehead-Joines Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta and at other times at the home of Jim and Ellen Fender or Elva Ruth Pharr, both of Cahn Rd., Sparta, NC. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. Box 1287, Sparta, N.C., 28675. | |
| Smith | Paul R. | 5 Dec 1999 | Paul R. Smith, age 88, died Sunday, Dec 5, 1999 at his home in Marion. Mr. Smith was a member of East End Baptist Church, an avid fisherman and a baseball fan. He was retired from Brunswick with 35 years of service. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Elizabeth Harper Smith of Marion; four daughters, Peggy Smith Goodman and Patsy Smith Bales, both of Marion, Sandra Smith Jurkiewicz, Port Clinton, Ohio and Connie Smith Blevins of Chilhowie; two sons, William D. Smith of Marion, and Paul D. Smith of Broadway; three sisters, Georgia Galliher of Jacksonville, Fla., Mildred Eller of Chilhowie, and Gertrude Harner of Bristol; two brothers, Sanders J.B. Smith of Cockeysville, Md., and Robert K. Smith of Edgewood, Md.; 10 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec 7, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Paul Jones and Dr. Jack Garland officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the East End Baptist Church, c/o Evelyn Taylor, 414 Groseclose St., Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Eller | Robert Eugene “Bob | 9 Dec 1999 | Robert Eugene “Bob” Eller, age 60, died Thursday, Dec. 9, 1999 at his home in Marion. Mr. Eller was of the Baptist faith. He played football for Virginia Tech and was active in the Smyth County 4H program. He worked for Brunswick, American Furniture, Virginia State Agriculture Department and Bristol Compressors. He was also a farmer and enjoyed working with draft horses. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte D. Eller of Marion; his mother, Eva W. Eller of Marion; three sons, Robert E. Eller Jr. of Phoenix, Ariz., Stephen E. Eller of Yuma, Ariz., and James E. Eller of Colonial Heights; his adopted daughter, Angela of Georgia; two stepsons, Charles A. Bise of Marion, Ohio and David A. Bise of Marion; nine grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; special friends, Russell and Shelby Blevins of Marion. Graveside services were held Sunday, Dec. 12, at 3:30 p.m. at Rose Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. Steve Hutton officiating. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bridgeman | Walter Lee | 11 Dec 1999 | Walter Lee Bridgeman, age 16, died Saturday, Dec. 11, 1999 in the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. He is survived by his mother, Sandra Combs of Marion; one sister, Kimberly Combs of Rural Retreat; one brother, Robert Thomas of Rural Retreat; his grandparents, Jimmy and Toni Bridgeman of Sugar Grove; his great-grandmother, Alice Hutton of Atkins; his great-grandfather, Walter Bridgeman of Marion; his greatgreat-grandmother, Rosie Sexton of Marion; several aunts, uncles and cousins; his foster parents, Jeremy and Laura Smith of Chilhowie. Funeral services will be held today, Dec. 15, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Zachary B. Thomas and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial will follow in Wassum Cemetery in Atkins. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Church | Freeland Monroe “Bill” | 11 Dec 1999 | Freeland Monroe “Bill” Church, age 80, died Saturday, Dec. 11, 1999 at his home in Chilhowie. Mr. Church was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife, Texie Marie Church of Chilhowie; three daughters, Texie Faye Stidham of Chilhowie, Helen Elizabeth Sandoval of Winchester, and Mary Francis Brown of Leesburg; several grandchildren including Andrew Hiriak Jr. of Pottstown, Penn., and Xenia M. Smith of Whitetop; several great-grandchildren including Joann F. Adkins of Whitetop, Teri L. Adkins of Guntersville, Ala., Tyler Kiriak and Kelsey S. Kiriak, both of Pottstown, Penn. Funeral services will be held today, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m. at Seaver- Brown Chapel with the Rev. Charles Blevins and the Rev. Scotty Dolinger officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery where full military rites will be conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Craven | Eunice Margaret Rich | 11 Dec 1999 | Eunice Margaret Rich Craven, age 68, of Chilhowie, died Saturday, Dec. 11, 1999 in Francis Marion Manor. Surviving are her husband, Jessie Clifford “J.C.” Craven; one daughter and son-in-law, Cindy C. and Mike Chatham, Chilhowie; one brother, Bill Rich, Chilhowie; two grandchildren, Jessica and Logan Chatham; a special friend, Beulah McClure. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Dec. 13, at 11 a.m. in Grosses Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Lloyd I. Sheets and the Rev. Charles E. Blevins officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| McCollum | Daphna O. | 11 Dec 1999 | Daphna O. McCollum, age 53, of Jesup, Ga., died Tuesday, May 11, 1999. Mrs. McCollum was a native of McDowell County, W.Va., and had lived in Jesup the past five years. She was a member of the Church of God and was a seamstress. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank McCollum; her mother, Nellie Osborne; and a brother, David Osborne. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Daphna and Randy Kiser of Jesup, Ga.; her father, Melvin Osborne Sr., Marion; three brothers, Melvin Osborne Jr., Statesville, N.C., John T. Osborne, Chilhowie, and Glenn Osborne, Marion; five sisters, Mary Thompson of Grottoes, Edith Snider of Chilhowie, Clara Atwell of Sugar Grove, Gayle Jackson and Nellie Battaglia, both of Marion; one grandson, Matthieu Kiser; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Friday, May 14, at 11 a.m. in the Jesup City Cemetery with the Rev. Daniel Tworog officiating. Rinehart & Sons Funeral Home of Jesup, Ga., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Dempsey | Mabel Katherine | 12 Dec 1999 | Mable Katherine Dempsey, age 66, died Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999 at her home in Marion. Survivors include her husband, Lewis Dempsey; three daughters, Velma Hamm of Marion, Selma Boothe of Abingdon, and Wilma Dempsey of the home; two sons, Edward Dempsey of Sugar Grove, and Randy Dempsey of Chilhowie; nine grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; one brother, Tommy Widener of Marion. Funeral services was held, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Joe Powers and the Rev. Mike Hagy officiating. Burial will follow in Rowland Creek Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Frye | Josephine Hopkins | 12 Dec 1999 | Josephine Hopkins Frye, age 94, of Saltville, died Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Mrs. Frye was the oldest member of McCready United Methodist Church and the widow of Walter Gray Frye. Surviving are three sons, George Frye of Glade Spring, Asher L. Frye of Indianapolis, Ind., and Ronnie Frye of Duncan, S.C.; three daughters, Eunice Weaver of Daleville, Joann Bordwine of Chilhowie, and Vera Bernadean Rivera of Marion; one sister, Katherine Reel of Marion; 23 grandchildren; 28 great-grandchildren; several greatgreat-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Dec. 14, at 2 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Cook officiating. Burial was in Elizabeth Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to McCready United Methodist Church, c/o Blake Frye, Saltville, VA. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Mash | Thomas Edward | 12 Dec 1999 | Thomas Edward Mash, age 68, of Glade Spring, died Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999 in James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Mountain Home, Tenn. Mr. Mash was a member of Glade Community First Church of God and a U.S. Air Force veteran. He was a member of VFW PattonCrosswhite Post 6975 in Bristol. Surviving are his wife, Lorraine B. Mash; one son, Edward S. Mash of Glade Spring; two brothers, Marvin Mash of Chilhowie, and Melvin Mash of Glade Spring; one sister, Ruby Bordwine of Glade Spring; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted Tuesday, Dec. 14, at 11 a.m. in Mount Rose Cemetery with the Rev. Eugene Little officiating. Military rites were conducted by VFW PattonCrosswhite Post 6975 of Bristol. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Musser | Dorothy Mae Stoots | 12 Dec 1999 | Dorothy Mae Stoots Musser, age 82, of Rural Retreat, died Sunday, Dec. 12, 1999 in Francis Marion Manor. Mrs. Musser was born in Smyth County, the daughter of the late John A. and Gracie Ann Holdaway Haga. She had attended the Groseclose First Church of God and was preceded in death by her first husband, Garland Stoots Sr.; three sisters, Lizzie Cassell, Lessie Gullion Brock, and Martha Haga; one brother, John A. Haga Jr. She is survived by her husband, Joe Alexander Musser, of the home; five daughters, Evelyn Kincaid of Hudson, N.C., Frances Powell of Huntsville, Ala., Virginia Ann Jones of Marion, Shirley Hutton of Vinton, and Karen Shumate of King, N.C.; one son, Garland Stoots Jr., Ocala, Fla.; one sister, Beatrice Blevins of Bristol; two brothers, Eugene Haga of Flint, Mich., and Sherman Haga of Atkins; 16 grandchildren; 23 great-grandchildren; three greatgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m. at Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Grady Byrd officiating. Interment will follow in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Perdue | Mattie Lee | 12 Dec 1999 | Mattie Lee Evans Perdue, age 75, of 1786 Grandview Dr., Sparta, N.C., died Sunday evening, December 12, 1999, at her home. She is survived by one son: John Anderson of Sparta; one daughter: Carolyn Cobler of Mt. Airy, N.C.; two grandchildren: Johnnie Eldridge and Richard Eldridge, both of Mt. Airy, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the New Salem Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Sayers | Earnest Buford | 22 Nov 1921 | 13 Dec 1999 | Earnest Buford Sayers, age 78, died Monday, Dec 13, 1999 in Tampa, Fla. Mr. Sayers was born Nov 22, 1921 in Marion, the son of Levi Foy Sayers and Laura Gertrude Dillow Sayers. He was the grandson of James Samuel Sayers who served in the Civil War, and Mary Ann Hutton Sayers of Marion. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the Korean War. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral and burial was held in Busnell, Fla. |
| Blevins | O.G. | 13 Dec 1999 | O.G. Blevins Jr., age 77, died Monday, Dec. 13, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Blevins was a lifelong resident of Washington County, a son of the late Oscar and Amanda Widener Blevins. He was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II. He was a member of Liberty Hall Masonic Lodge 104 AF&AM, a Shriner, a member of Abingdon Chapter 128 of Eastern Star and VFW Post 9830 of Damascus. He was also a member of District Three Governmental Cooperation, served on the Board of Directors for Damascus Senior Citizens, was a member of Damascus Citizens Club and a former member of Damascus Town Council. Mr. Blevins was employed by AFLAC for 35 years and was a member of Damascus United Methodist Church where he served in many capacities. Surviving are his wife, Marie Milhorne Blevins; one son, Dr. James G. Blevins of Forest; two sisters, Leola Sturgill and Esther Blevins, both of Chilhowie; one brother, Harold Blevins of Columbia, S.C.; two grandchildren, Rachel Blevins, and James Clay Blevins; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Linda Garrett, Martha Stanley, Michelle Garrett and A.J. Palmer. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Dec. 15, at 8 p.m. in Damascus United Methodist Church with the Rev. Helen Phillips and Dr. Cecil Sturgill officiating. Graveside services were held Thursday, Dec. 16, at 11 a.m. in Sunset Memorial Park with military rites by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975 of Bristol. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 167 E. Main St., Abingdon, VA 24210 or to the Damascus United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 358, Damascus, VA 24236. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Moretz | R.C. | 13 Dec 1999 | R.C. Moretz, age 63, of Glade Spring, died Monday, Dec. 13, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Moretz was born in Boone, N.C., a son of the late Carl and Hollie Miller Moretz. He had lived in Washington County most of his life. He was employed with Moretz Candy Co., 1956-58, entered the U.S. Army and then worked for Allied Van Lines, 1962-65. He later worked for Brunswick Corp. in shipping and as a truck driver for 20 years and had been employed by Mid Mountain Foods since 1984. He was a member of Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church in Boone, N.C., and attended First Baptist Church in Damascus. Mr. Moretz was also preceded in death by a sister, Dora Moretz. Surviving are his wife, Gloria Moretz; two daughters, Sandy Yarber of Glade Spring, and Ginger Kirkpatrick of Kingsport, Tenn.; two sons, Randy Moretz of Glade Spring, and Tracy Moretz of Bristol, Tenn; three sisters, Muriel Winebarger of Boone, N.C., Judy Dollar of Vilas, N.C., and Jane Reece of Valley Crusis, N.C.; two brothers, Len Moretz and Allen Moretz, both of Boone, N.C.; three grandsons, Jessee Moretz, Jordan Moretz and Ivan Yarber; a daughter-in-law, Kim Moretz; sons-in-law, Carter Yarber and Bryan Kirkpatrick; several nieces and nephews; Tracy’s girlfriend, Betty Lowe. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec. 14, at 8 p.m. in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mahlon Wyatt and the Rev. Roger Boyer officiating. Graveside services will be conducted today, Dec. 15, at 11 a.m. in Pleasant View Baptist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to Pleasant Valley United Methodist Church and Cemetery, c/o Muriel Winebarger, 2547 Meat Camp Road, Boone, N.C. 28607. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sheffey | Dan | 13 Dec 1999 | Dan Sheffey, age 57, of Ivanhoe, formerly of Rural Retreat, died Monday, Dec 13, 1999 in Wythe County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Patsy King Sheffey. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Danny Jr. and Debbie Sheffey, Tazewell; one grandson, Chad Sheffey, Rural Retreat; his mother, Sarah Price Sheffey, Wytheville; one sister, Linda Long, Florida; one brother, Gene Sheffey, Cripple Creek. Graveside services will be held today, Dec 15, at 11 a.m. at the New Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Layell officiating. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Shortt | Martha “Inky” | 14 Dec 1999 | Martha “Inky” Shortt, age 72, of Saltville, died Tuesday, Dec 14, 1999 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center. Survivors include one daughter, Libby Griffin, Meadowvidew; one son and daughter-in-law, Dean and Cindy Shortt, Chilhowie; two brothers, Jack Haynes and Tom Haynes, both of Saltville; one sister, Nancy Call, Saltville; four grandchildren, Donnie Griffin, Kelli Cave, Becky Turley and Jason Shortt; three great-grandchildren, Hannah and Peery Griffin, and Elizabeth Cave; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted Thursday, Dec 16, at 11 a.m. at the Mount Rose Cemetery with the Rev. Harry Tindell and Allen Cardwell officiating. 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. | |
| Surber | Glenford A. | 14 Dec 1999 | Glenford A. Surber, age 69, of Saltville, died Tuesday, Dec 14, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Surber was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Surber. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marines and a graduate of Rich Valley High School. He was a self-employed electrician in Saltville. Survivors include one brother, Garland Surber, Saltville; one sister, Myrtle Tolbert, Saltville; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted Friday, Dec 17, at 2 p.m. at the Mount Rose Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Cook officiating. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Mize | Bessie Robinson | 15 Dec 1999 | Bessie Robinson Mize of Downington, Penn., died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999. Mrs. Mize is survived by one son, Milton Mize Jr., Downington, Penn.; five daughters, Wanda Mize, Downington, Penn., Joyce Plank and Susie Wilson, both of Coltsville, Penn., Gina Simmons and Bonnie Moran, both of Honeybrook, Penn.; one sister, Katie Hutton of Marion; two brothers, Sam Robinson and Benny Robinson, both of Marion. Funeral services will be held Monday, Dec. 20, at 11 a.m. at Donna Hue’s Funeral Home in Coltsville, Penn. The family will receive friends Sunday, Dec. 19, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Donna Hue’s Funeral Home in Coltsville, Penn., is in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Petty | Bessie Pope | 15 Dec 1999 | Bessie Pope Petty, age 81, of Combs St., Sparta, N.C., died Wednesday morning, December 15, 1999, at the Sunbridge Nursing Center in Sparta. She was the widow of Raymond Petty. She is survived by one step-daughter: Mrs. Wanda Burlot of Aberdeen, Md.; two step-sons: Robert Petty, Sr. of Galax, Va., and Leonard Petty of Greensboro, NC.; two sisters: Magalee Caldwell of Kannapolis, NC and Clara Kampe of Creston, NC.; four half-sisters: Margaret Norris of T. Washington, Md., Doris Delfield of LaPlata, Md., Jackie Masten of Easley, S.C., and Dare Cole of Mtn.City, Tenn.; four half-brothers: Joseph Pope and Bryce Pope both of New Castle, Del., Norman Pope of Pendleton, Ore. and Charles Pope of Oxford, Pa.; five step- grandchildren: Clay Petty, Jr., of Winston-Salem, N.C., Tim Petty of Sparta, Tony Burlot of Aberdeen, Md., Tessa Petty and Justin Petty both of Galax, Va.; two step-great-grandchildren: Autumn and Megan Petty both of Sparta; a sister-in-law and spouse: Grace and Brady Crouse of Sparta; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Sparta Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the home of Clay Petty, Jr., 120 Plaza Hollow Dr., Apt 98-A, Winston-Salem, N.C, Thursday evening from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and from 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Poe | Kyle Edward | 15 Dec 1999 | Kyle Edward Poe, age 77, died Wednesday, Dec. 15, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Poe was a member of the Grosses Creek Baptist Church. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Marine Corp and retired from Brunswick with 33 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilce and Cordia Anderson Poe; two brothers, Wiley and Vance Poe; and two sisters, Lucy Havens and Clara Brewer. He is survived by his wife, Carrie Gordon Poe of Marion; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Edward Lee and Norma Poe, and Jerry Poe, all of Marion; one sister, Ollie B. Keesling of Sugar Grove; one brother, Earl Poe of Broadford; seven grandchildren; one step-grandchild; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Dec. 18, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Lloyd Sheets officiating. Entombment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Pugh | Ruby | 15 Dec 1999 | Ruby Faircloth Pugh, age 89, of 12428 Highway 221 N. Scottville, NC, died Wednesday, December 15, 1999, in Walkertown, NC. She was the widow of Guy Wilson Pugh. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law: Jackie and C.O. Mabe of Greensboro, NC, Christine and Randall Martin of King, NC, Ann and Kenneth Triplett of Sparta, NC; five sons and daughters-in law: Dean and Shirley Pugh of Walketown, NC, Nicky Pugh of Morganton, NC, Robert Pugh of Winston Salem, NC, Sherman Pugh of Piney Creek, NC, Thomas and Mary Pugh of Winston Salem, NC; two sisters and a brother-in-law: Grace and Wayne Warden of Laurel Springs, NC, and Faye Medley of Sparta; 13 grandchildren and 3 great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, December 18, 1999, at 2:00 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7:00-9:00 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta and at other times at the home of Sherman Pugh, 2350 Mt. Zion Church Road, Piney Creek, NC. | |
| White | George Franklin | 15 Dec 1999 | George Franklin White, age 75, of Glade Spring, died Wednesday, Dec 15, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. White was born in Smyth County and lived in Washington County for 52 years. He attended Glade Spring Baptist Church and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, a former employee of Olin-Matheson Corp., and retired firm Bristol Compressors. Surviving are his wife, Ruby Wright White; two sons, Rickey Allen White of Charlotte, N.C., and Olen L. White of Johnson City, Tenn.; one grandchild, Christie Walden of Bristol, Tenn.; two great-grandchildren; 13 nieces; five nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Dec 18, at 2 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Blazier and the Rev. Steve Turner officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Carter | Samuel Ray | 16 Dec 1999 | Samuel Ray Carter, age 87, died Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Carter lived most of his life in Chilhowie. He graduated from Carson-Newman College in 1935. He taught school and coached in Rich Valley, Saltville and Chilhowie. He was then employed by the National Bank of Chilhowie for 32 years until his retirement. Mr. Carter was very involved in community activities such as Chamber of Commerce, Industrial Development Authority, the board of directors of Oak Hill Academy, Virginia Highlands Community College, and Smyth County Community Hospital Board of Directors. He was a member of and very active in every aspect of Riverside Baptist Church including being a deacon and teaching Sunday School for 60 years. Mr. Carter was preceded in death by his first wife, Mabel Bennington Carter. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Pugh Carter of Marion; two daughters and their husbands, Marie and Ernie Barker of Gate City, and Ruth Rhea and Reggie Palmer of Kingman, Ariz.; one stepdaughter and her husband, Willie and Terry Bilancio of Bath, N.Y.; one stepson, Charles Pugh of Roanoke; two grandchildren, Stacie Barker and John Barker, both of Gate City. Funeral services will be held tonight, Dec. 18, at 8 p.m. in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Armand Jalbert, Rev. Buddy Miller, Rev. Charles E. Blevins, and Rev. Roy O. Collins III officiating. Graveside services Sunday, Dec. 19, at 12:30 p.m. in Riverside Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 before the service. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Riverside Baptist Church, Chilhowie. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Goodman | Judy Anderson | 16 Dec 1999 | Judy Anderson Goodman, age 47, died Tuesday, Dec. 16, 1997. Survivors include her husband, Henry L. Goodman; two sons, Robert McDaniel and Ronald McDaniel; one grandson, Eric Ray McDaniel; her mother, Gladys Ratcliff Anderson; two brothers, David E. Anderson and Gary Wayne Anderson; one sister, Nancy E. Vaught. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Dec. 19, at noon in Lotz Salem Chapel with the Rev. R.E. Wood officiating. Burial was in Garst Family Cemetery, Catawba Valley. Lotz Salem Chapel was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Pennington | Ellen Alberta | 16 Dec 1999 | Ellen Alberta Pennington, age 83, widow of Lillard Odell Pennington, died Thursday, Dec. 16, 1999 at Smyth County Community Hospital. She is survived by two stepdaughters, Sandie Hutton of Marion, and Jean Pennington of Abingdon, Md.; six stepsons, Jerry Pennington, Cecil Pennington, Jack Pennington, Lawrence Pennington, Jimmy Pennington, all of Maryland, and Mitchell Pennington of Marion; one sister, Mildred Finley, Fayetteville, N.C.; several step-grandchildren; several step-great-grandchildren; several step-great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 20, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Garland Day and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Azen Baptist Church Cemetery in Konnarock. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wallace | Linda Kay | 16 Dec 1999 | Linda Kay Wallace, age 50, of Sparta, NC, died Thursday morning December 16, 1999, in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She is survived by one sister and brother-in-law: Elana and Michael Rosinger of Lewissville, NC; one brother: George Wallace of Oklahoma; and two nephews: Nathan Rosinger and Asher Rosinger, both of Lewisville, NC. Graveside services will be held Saturday at 1:30 PM at the Forsyth Memorial Park in Winston- Salem, NC. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alleghany Memorial Hospital, P.O. Box 9, Sparta, NC 28675. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home of Sparta is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Martin | William C. “Bill” | 17 Dec 1999 | William C. “Bill” Martin, age 73, of Wytheville, died Friday, Dec. 17, 1999 in the Veterans Medical Center in Alexandria, La. Mr. Martin was the son of the late Samuel M. Sr. and Edna Coppridge Martin. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, Korea and Vietnam and was a member of the Wytheville Presbyterian Church. He is survived by his sister, Frances Martin Stephenson of Marion; one brother, Samuel M. “Sam” Martin Jr., Wytheville; three nieces, Sandra Archer, Rebecca Tuttle and Martie Byrum; three nephews, Morris Stephenson, Stafford Stephenson, S.M. Martin III; several great-nieces and great-nephews. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge. | |
| Owens | Everett B. | 17 Dec 1999 | Everett B. Owens Sr., age 63, of Glade Spring, died Friday, Dec. 17, 1999 in Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport. Mr. Owens was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a son of the late James and Lucinda Owens. Surviving are one daughter, Lucinda O. Trent of Glade Spring; one son, Everett B. “Jay” Owens Jr., of Glade Spring; four brothers, Jim Owens, Howard Owens and Roy Owens, all of Chilhowie, and Buddy Owens of Kingsport, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Cindy Jane Trent and Ricky Lee Trent; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Dec. 20, at 2 p.m. in Johnston Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Blevins officiating. Burial was in Rush Creek Cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Pennington | Henry Eli | 17 Dec 1999 | Henry Eli Pennington, age 84, of Lenoir, N.C., died Dec. 17, 1999 in the Caldwell Memorial Hospital. Mr. Pennington was a member of the Tabernacle Advent Christian Church and was a native of Smyth County. He was preceded in death by his parents, five brothers and three sisters. Surviving are his wife of 63 years, Etta Mae Campbell Pennington; four sons, Otis Pennington, Gerald Pennington, Jackie Pennington and Larry Pennington; one daughter, Mrs. Jackie (Nancy) Austin, all of Lenoir, N.C.; nine grandchildren; four great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 20, at 11 a.m. in the Tabernacle Advent Christian Church with the Rev. Frank Hall, the Rev. Roger Beck and the Rev. Phil Frady officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Pendry’s Funeral Home in Lenoir, N.C., was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Barnett’s Funeral Home. | |
| Blevins | Gaither Fillmore | 18 Dec 1999 | Gaither Fillmore Blevins, age 62, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999 at his home in Chilhowie. Mr. Blevins was a retired employee of the Brunswick Corporation and a member of the Faith Fellowship Church in Chilhowie. He was the son of Bessie Mae Rose Blevins and the late Ora Marshall Blevins. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Lindy Paige Blevins. Surviving besides his mother are his wife, Juanita Chapman Blevins; three sons, Rev. Rickie L. Blevins, Richlands, Michael D. Blevins, Marion, and Mark E. Blevins, Chilhowie; one brother, Douglas M. Blevins, Chilhowie; one sister, Gae B. Blevins, Chilhowie; one granddaughter, Lindsey Nicole Blevins, Chilhowie; two daughters-in-law, Rhonda H. Blevins, Richlands, and Kathy W. Blevins, Chilhowie. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Dec. 21, at 2 p.m. in Faith Fellowship Church with the Rev. Rick Blevins, the Rev. Dave Allison and Mark Blevins officiating. Burial was in the Middle Fork Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Faith Fellowship Church, P.O. Box 844, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| McCready | Mary Virginia “Sis” | 18 Dec 1999 | Mary Virginia “Sis” McCready, age 80, died Saturday, Dec. 18, 1999 at her home in Saltville. Mrs. McCready was a member of First Christian Church of Allison Gap. Surviving are her husband, Herbert “Cub” McCready; one sister, Evelyn C. Rector of Saltville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Dec. 20, at 11 a.m. in Mount Rose Cemetery Mausoleum with the Rev. Jerry Williams officiating. Memorial contributions may be sent to Saltville Rescue Squad or Virginia Hospice Care, 308 Hickory Ave., Rural Retreat, VA 24368. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wright | Ada Loretta | 18 Dec 1999 | Ada Loretta Wright, age 89, of Saltville, died Saturday, Dec 18, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion. Surviving are one son, Otis Wright of Saltville; two daughters, Ruby W. White of Glade Spring, and Helen W. Martin of Bristol, Tenn.; one brother, Russell West of Marion; 10 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Dec 20, at 8 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Michael Sproles officiating. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Dec 21, at 11 a.m. in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Gregory | Linda Kay | 19 Dec 1999 | Linda Kay Gregory, age 55, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999 at her home in Glade Spring. Mrs. Gregory was a lifelong resident of Washington County, and a daughter of Virginia Haga Kingsley of Abingdon. She was an employee of Tri-Tube Inc., was of the Baptist faith and was the widow of Manze Daniel Gregory. Surviving besides her mother are a daughter, Brenda Blackwell of Abingdon; two sons, Daniel Gregory of Glade Spring, and Ralph Belcher Jr., of Meadowview; five sisters, Vernie Russell and Jane Taylor, both of Abingdon, Frances Sutton and Jean Belcher, both of Glade Spring, and Bettie Litton of Meadowview; one brother, Paul Kingsley Jr., of Abingdon; five stepdaughters, Rosa Gregory and Bunny Price, both of Glade Spring, Mary Sue Henderson of Wytheville, Dorothy McClure of Saltville, and Joyce Coe of Meadowview; one stepson, Manze Gregory Jr., of Glade Spring; four grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Dec. 22, at 2 p.m. in Campbell Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mark Baumgardner officiating. Burial will be in Montrose Cemetery in Glade Spring. The family will be at the residence of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Blackwell, 15476 Branch St., Abingdon, where friends may call at any time. Campbell Funeral Home in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Nelson | Emma Hutchins | 19 Dec 1999 | Emma Hutchins Nelson, age 82, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Nelson was preceded in death by her husband, Ray H. Nelson Sr., and one son, Richard Carl Nelson. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Fayette Pruitt of Marion, and Rosie and Bill Hackler of Vanceboro, N.C.; one son and daughter-in-law, Ray Jr. and Zola Nelson of Seven Mile Ford; two sisters, Wanda Teaster of Trenton, Ohio and Etta Mary Taylor of Chesapeake; eight grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; a special lifelong friend, Geraldine Griffitts Vencill, Marion. Funeral services will be held today, Dec. 22, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Pastor Don Mullinax officiating. Burial will follow in Thomas Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Orr | Linda Carol | 19 Dec 1999 | Linda Carol Orr, age 41, died Sunday, Dec. 19, 1999 at her home in Marion. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Jennifer and Joseph Nester of Radford; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Johnathon and Amanda Orr, Stuart and Shanna Orr and Derek Orr, all of Marion; a lifelong friend, Michael Orr of Marion; her mother, Mary Elizabeth Smith of Marion; two sisters, Vickie Testerman of Marion, and Brenda Propst of Atkins; five brothers, Rodney Smith, Darryl Smith and Timothy Smith, all of Marion, Roy Smith of Asheville, N.C., and Allen Smith of Manassas; Derek’s father, Kevin Routh of Marion; three grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Dec. 22, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Herman Cress officiating. Burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hayes | Betty Poston | 20 Dec 1999 | Betty Poston Hayes, age 44, died Monday, Dec. 20, 1999 at her home in Marion. She was the daughter of the late Herbert and Gertrude Poston and was a lifelong resident of Smyth County. She was the owner and operator of Bette”s Best Barbershop in Marion. Survivors include one brother, Jack Poston, Marion; four nieces, Patty Blevins, Marion, Penny Blevins, Saltville, Cindy Jones, Chilhowie, and Celeste Williams, Greensboro, N.C.; several greatnieces, greatnephews, and one greatgreatnephew; special companions, Bosco, Maggie, Pepper, Max, Taz and Jack. Graveside services were held Thursday, Dec. 23, at 1 p.m. in Ridgedale Cemetery in Rich Valley with the Rev. Billy Dean and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Bradley”s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hardaway | Emory Hampton | 21 Dec 1999 | Emory Hampton Hardway, age 87, died Dec. 21, 1999 in Francis Marion Manor. | |
| Stevenson | William S. | 21 Dec 1999 | William S. Stevenson Jr., age 45, died Tuesday, Dec 21, 1999 at his home in Marion. Surviving are his wife, Kathy Jo Stevenson; three daughters, Teresa Combs, Crystal Stevenson and Regina Stevenson, all of Marion; two sisters, Nancy Hicks of Kentucky, and Barbara Kirkland of Marion; two brothers, Curtis Stevenson of Hawkensville, and Gerald Stevenson of Marion; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Dec 23, at 10 a.m. in Bradley”s Funeral Home with Pastor Mark Lundy officiating. Burial was in Roselawn Cemetery. Bradley”s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Tate | Janet Freeman | 21 Dec 1999 | Janet Freeman Tate, age 67, died Tuesday, Dec 21, 1999 in a Vallejo, Calif., hospital. Ms. Tate was a native of Marion and graduated from Marion High School. She was the daughter of the late Paul Jackson and Viola P. Freeman of Marion. She is survived by one daughter, Tina Gayle Burns; three grandchildren, Tracy, Jerry and Michael; two brothers, Franklin Freeman of Atkins, and Ralph J. Freeman of Columbus, Mich. Funeral and burial will be held Monday, Dec 27, in Vallejo, Calif. Colonial Funeral Chapel in Vallejo, Calif., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Houck | Claude Thomas | 19 Jul 1918 | 22 Dec 1999 | Claude Thomas Houck, 81, was remembered at funeral services held Dec. 28 at Arehart- Echols Funeral Home Chapel in La Plata, Md. Rev. James May officiated. Burial followed in the Trinity Memorial Gardens in Waldorf, Md.Mr. Houck was born in Ashe County to Austin Houck and Louise Edwards Houck. He was a member of Zion United Methodist Church, a World War II veteran, a retired construction worker and a long-time member of the local Lion”s Club. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one brother, Charles Eugene Houck.He is survived by his wife, Thelma Ward Houck; two daughters, Arlene Conover and Nora Robertson, both of La Plata, Md.; two sisters, Kathryn Scott, Madison, and Helen Smith, Chapel Hill; one brother, Louis Talmadge Houck, Pleasant Valley, N.Y.; four grandsons, Ross Conover, Daniel Conover, Bryan Robertson and Christopher Robertson; and one great- grandson, Anthony Robertson.Memorials may be made to Civista Health Foundation, PO Box 1701, La Plata, MD or to the charity of the donor”s choice. |
| Hash | Blanche | 22 Dec 1999 | Blanche Hash, age 86, died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 1999 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Miss Hash was preceded in death by her parents, James Ben Hash and Dora Hash; two brothers, Wayne Hash and Roy Hash. She is survived by three sisters, Fay Tolliver of Lenior, North Carolina, Connie Gilbert of Marion, and Eva Hayes of Sugar Grove. Five brothers, Fred Hash of Wauchula, Florida, Bruce Hash of West Jefferson, North Carolina, Blaine Hash of Brunswick, Ohio, Bill Hash of Nokesville, Virginia, and Paul Hash of Berryville, Virginia. A host of nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held today, Dec. 24, 1999 at 11 a.m. at Whitetop Baptist Church with Rev. T.A. Pennington and Pastor Ed Schaack officiating. Burial will follow in Whitetop Baptist Church Cemetery in Whitetop. The family will receive friends Friday from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at Whitetop Baptist Church. Friends may call the home of Forest and Eva Hayes in Sugar Grove or at the home of Connie and Dennis Gilbert in Marion. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hines | Ralph John | 22 Dec 1999 | Ralph John Hines, age 78, of 1291 Antioch Church Rd. Sparta, N.C., the Stratford Community, died Wednesday, December 22, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. He is survived by his wife: Ruth Osborne Hines of the Home; one daughter and son- in-law: Glona & Donnie Brim of Sparta, N.C.; his mother: Lela Hines of Sparta; two sisters and brothers-in-law: Edna Rose and Walter Jones of Laurel Springs, NC; Reba and John Walker of Bel Air, Md.; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Wiles Rex & Edith Hines of Winston- Salem, N.C., and William & Betty Hines of Columbia, S.C.; three grandchildren: Kevin Bennett and Kimberly Howard, both of Sparta, and Eric Bennett of Elkin, NC; and three great-grandchildren: Jennifer Howard, Julie Howard and Michael Bennett, all of Sparta. Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home with burial in the Sparta Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta and at other times at the homeplace, 1291 Antioch Church Rd., Sparta. | |
| Little | Lucinda | 22 Dec 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. | |
| Steele | Robert C. | 23 Dec 1999 | Robert C. Steele Sr., age 58, died Thursday, Dec 23, 1999 in the Veterans Hospital in Salem. Mr. Steele was preceded in death by his father and mother, Charles and Geneva Steele. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Robert C. Steele Jr., and Angela Steele of Sugar Grove; three grandchildren, Austin Hunter Steele, Frankie Ramone Rodriguez and Cheyenne Nicole Steele; two brothers, Jimmy E. and Larry G. Steele, both of Marion; three sisters, Janet McGrail of Hot Springs, Ark., Joyce Freymon of Inglis, Fla., and June Walton of Thomaston, Ga. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Dec 28, at 2 p.m. in Barnett”s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Medley from Brookside Baptist Church officiating. Burial was in the Laurel Springs Cemetery. Barnett”s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Greer | Eugene | 23 Nov 1938 | 24 Dec 1999 | Eugene Greer, 61, was remembered at funeral services held Dec. 27 at Boone Family Funeral Home. Rev. Lindsay McGrady and Rev. Avery Roark officiated. Graveside services were held Dec. 28 at Greer Family Cemetery in Todd. Mr. Greer was born in Watauga County to Ward Greer and Beulah Miller Greer. He was a law enforcement officer for Ashe County. He served in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his wife, Winnie Weaver Greer of the home; two sons, Randy Greer, Jefferson and Joseph Greer, Goldsboro; a daughter, Christal Jones, Lawrenceville, Ga.; his mother, Beulah Greer, Todd; three brothers, Don Greer, Kannapolis, Junior Greer, Todd, and Roger Greer, West Jefferson; a sister, Lois Hagen, Todd; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to The Gideon”s, PO Box 993, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Smith | Jessie | 24 Dec 1999 | Jessie Rosalie Smith, age 80, died Friday, Dec 24, 1999 in Los Angeles, Calif. Mrs. Smith had grown up in Ashe County, N.C. She was a registered nurse in the Long Beach, Calif., area where she had also managed apartments. She was preceded in death by a brother, Earl Greer of Danville, and her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Hilton Greer Sr. Survivors include her husband, John Smith of Long Beach, Calif.; one daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Paul Crouse of Marion; one granddaughter and her husband, Robin and Roger Porter of Galax; one grandson, Richard Crouse of Marion; three brothers, Hilton Greer of Marion, Harold Greer of Glade Spring, Clarence Greer of West Jefferson, N.C.; one sister, Bessie Williams of Bassett; a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be announced later. Barnett”s Funeral Home is in charge. | |
| Smith | Jessie Rosalie | 24 Dec 1999 | Jessie Rosalie Smith, age 80, died Friday, Dec 24, 1999 in Los Angeles, Calif. Mrs. Smith had grown up in Ashe County, N.C. She was a registered nurse in the Long Beach, Calif., area where she had also managed apartments. She was preceded in death by a brother, Earl Greer of Danville, and her father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Hilton Greer Sr. Survivors include her husband, John Smith of Long Beach, Calif.; one daughter and son-in-law, Jean and Paul Crouse of Marion; one granddaughter and her husband, Robin and Roger Porter of Galax; one grandson, Richard Crouse of Marion; three brothers, Hilton Greer of Marion, Harold Greer of Glade Spring, Clarence Greer of West Jefferson, N.C.; one sister, Bessie Williams of Bassett; a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Dec 31, at 2 p.m. at Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Marion Boggs, the Rev. Garland Day, and Dr. Carlton Blankenship officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge. | |
| Woodcox | Carl D. | 24 Dec 1999 | Carl D. Woodcox, age 80, of Bluefield, W.Va., died Dec 24, 1999 in Sun City, Ariz. Mr. Woodcox was born in Concord Township, Ind. He was the son of the late Charles and Ida Woodcox. He was a retired supervisor from Western Electric and was a lifetime member of the Elks Lodge and Moose Lodge. Mr. Woodcox was preceded in death by his first wife, Virginia Hutton Woodcox. Surviving are his wife, Doris Trivett Woodcox, of Bluefield W.Va., and Sun City, Ariz.; one niece, Roberta Nave, Decatur, Ill. A memorial service was held Friday, May 19, at 1 p.m. at Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Atkins with the Rev. Weldon Sheets officiating. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Roland | Eugenia Gore | 19 Apr 1915 | 26 Dec 1999 | Eugenia Gore Roland, 84, was remembered at funeral services held Dec 29 at Nottingham Baptist Church in Pennsylvania. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Mrs. Roland was born in Troutdale, Va. to Robert Gore and Elizabeth Clay Gore. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alvin Roland; a son, Alvin Roland Jr.; and a daughter, Sue Ellen Anderson. She is survived by three sons, Robert Roland, Elkton, Md., John Roland, Chilhowie, Va., and Ed Roland, West Jefferson; four daughters, Betty Dancy and Charlotte Shaw, both of Lansing, Mary Cannoy, Nottingham, Pa., and Carol Savage, Xenia, Ohio; a sister, Norma Roberts, Wilmington, Del.; 25 grandchildren, 50 great- grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Russell | Hershiel A. “Russ” | 26 Dec 1999 | Hershiel A. “Russ” Russell, age 67, of Saltville, died Sunday, Dec 26, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Mr. Russell was a member of McCalls Gap Presbyterian Church and owner and operator of Russell’s Bargain World in Washington County. Surviving are his wife, Mary Russell; four sons, Arnie Russell and Jack Babcock, both of Saltville, Michael Babcock of Fairfax and Carl Babcock of Florida; four daughters, Helen Marie Landon and Shelley Cowen, both of Saltville, Charlene Durning of Florida and Rebecca Culp of West Virginia; three brothers, Alfred Russell and Elbert Russell Jr., both of Florida, and Cleatus “C.K.” Russell of Keen Mountain; two sisters, Pauline Taylor of Clearwater, Fla., and Betty Sue Overstreet of Havanna, Fla.; 17 grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Dec 29, at 3 p.m. in McCalls Gap Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Eugene Baldwin officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to a church of choice, American Cancer Society or Salvation Army. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wampler | H. Melvin | 26 Dec 1999 | The Rev. H. Melvin Wampler, age 84, patriarch and devoted servant of our Lord, died Dec 26, 1999 in St.Peters, Mo. Rev. Wampler was formerly of The Bronx, N.Y., and Groseclose. A minister for more than 50 years, he was a past member of “The Who’s Who in America in the East.” He was a former president of The Bronx Protestant Council and vice president of the New York City Protestant Council. He pastored the Pilgrim United Church of Christ in The Bronx, N.Y., for 39 years and was pastor emeritus. Surviving are his wife, Emily Sperry Wampler of St. Peters, Mo.; one son, Stanley E. Wampler and wife Raphaela Vazquez Wampler of St. Peters, Mo.; two grandchildren, Matthew F. and Jessica L. Wampler, both of St. Peters, Mo. A memorial service was held Dec 28 at 7 p.m. at Dardene Presbyterian Church in Dardene, Mo. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec 30, at 8 p.m. at Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat. Burial will be held Friday, Dec 31, at 11 a.m. in Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Groseclose. Visitation will be held Thursday, Dec 30, 6 to 8 p.m. at Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of local arrangements. | |
| Lowery | Kermit Lewis “Doc” | 27 Dec 1999 | 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. | |
| Widener | Elliott Van | 27 Dec 1999 | Elliott Van Widener, age 92, died Monday, Dec 27, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Widener was born in Washington County, a son of the late Walter and Mary Thomas Widener. He was the widower of Myrtle Thomas Widener. Surviving are eight daughters, Mildred Corum, Lucille Thompson and Lenise Stout, all of Bristol, Edna Owens of Gray, Tenn., Hazel Holmes of Meadowview, Doris Trent and Thelma Alexander, both of Glade Spring and June Creasy of Lenoir, N.C.; one son, Raymond Widener of Glade Spring; 32 grandchildren; 63 great-grandchildren; 22 great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Dec 30, at 2 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with Bill Haywood and Everette Morefield, ministers, and the Rev. Mahlon Wyatt officiating. Burial was in Rush Creek Cemetery. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Williams | Kathryn | 27 Dec 1999 | Kathryn Mottern Williams, age 82, widow of Howard W. Williams, died Monday, Dec 27, 1999 in Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. Williams was born in Elizabethton in Carter County, Tenn. She attended East Tennessee Teachers College and taught first grade for several years in Tennessee. She married Howard W. Williams in 1940 and moved with him to Marion in 1946. She was a homemaker and later served as a secretary in the Smyth County School System. Mrs. Williams was a long time member of the First United Methodist Church and the Wesleyan Fellowship Sunday School class and participated in several other church and civic organizations. In 1994, she moved to the Atlanta, Ga., area to be near her family. She was preceded in death by a sister, Eleanor Mottern Coleman; and a brother, Edward Mottern. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Mary Page and Dan Walden of Atlanta, Ga.; one grandson, Zack Walden of Athens, Ga.; one granddaughter, Katy Tubesing and husband Mark; one great-grandson, Jake Tubesing of Atlanta, Ga. A private burial was held on Wednesday, Dec 29, in Rose Lawn Cemetery. A memorial service, followed by a reception, will be held Sunday, Jan 16, at 2 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Buddy Miller officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, 115 S. Church St., Marion, VA 24354 or to the charity of your choice. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Woods | Andrew | 27 Dec 1999 | Andrew Woods, age 70, of Dade City, Fla., died Monday, Dec 27, 1999 in Pasco Community Hospital. Mr. Woods was born in Sugar Grove. He had lived in Dade City for 29 years, moving there from Rural Retreat. He was a retired caretaker in the funeral industry and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a member of the American Legion Post 118 in Zephyrhills, Fla., and was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are his wife, Marcia Woods, Dade City, Fla.; six sons, Steve Woods, Dade City, Fla., Allen Woods and Roger Wynn, both of Rural Retreat, Roger Woods, Marion, Wade Woods and Andy Woods, both of Atkins; 13 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec 30, at 9 a.m. at Oakley Funeral Home Chapel in Dade City with burial in Floral Memory Gardens, Dade City, Fla. Oakley Funeral Homes of Dade City, Fla., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wyatt | Josie H. | 27 Dec 1999 | Josie H. Blevins Wyatt, age 92, of Chilhowie, died Monday, Dec 27, 1999 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Wyatt attended Calvary Baptist Church in Marion and was a news correspondent for the Smyth County News & Messenger for several years. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Otis Lee Blevins and Billy Wyatt. She is survived by one daughter, Helen Goodman of Chilhowie; one son, Otis Blevins, Glade Spring; eight grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; 13 greatgreat-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today, Dec 29, at 2 p.m. at Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. Eric Godfrey, the Rev. David Sturgill, the Rev. Marion Boggs, and the Rev. Lloyd Sheets officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wood | Carrie Evelyn | 17 Feb 1901 | 28 Dec 1999 | Carrie Evelyn Wood, 98, was remembered at funeral services held Dec 30 at Baldwin Community Church. Rev. Tim Roten and Rev. Ken Howell officiated. Burial followed in the Bethany Methodist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Wood was born in Watauga County to Joseph and Margaret Grogan McGuire. She is survived by four sons, Melvin, Howard, James and Ronder Wood, all of Todd; three daughters, Grace Holman, Betty Grubb and Rita Grubb, all of Todd; two brothers, Beryl McGuire, High Point, and J.C. Coy McGuire, Boomer; one sister, Ruby Trivette, North Wilkesboro; 24 grandchildren, 49 great-grandchildren, 28 great- great-grandchildren and one great-great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Baldwin Community Church Future Fund, c/o Lenna Ruth Roten, 135 Vernon Roten Rd., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Wiles | Hazel Arzild | 19 Aug 1917 | 28 Dec 1999 | Hazel Arzild Chipman Wiles, 82, was remembered at memorial services held Dec 30 at West Jefferson First Baptist Church. Rev. Kenneth Morris officiated. Entombment followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Mausoleum. Mrs. Wiles was born in Wilkes County to Luther Chipman and Lura Wiles Chipman. She was a postal worker for the U.S. Postal Service. She is survived by her husband, Don Wiles; three daughters, Marlyn Hartzog, West Jefferson, Judy Graham, Greensboro, and Kay Schieren, Boone; two brothers, Robert Chipman, Sanford, and T.L. Chipman, Lexington; a sister, Doris Bates, Baltimore, Md.; six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church, PO Box 180, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or to the Bryan Alzheimer”s Disease Research Center, 2200 West Main Street, Suite A-230, Durham, NC 27705. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson. |
| Starnes | Lena Mae | 8 Mar 1926 | 28 Dec 1999 | Lena Mae Starnes, 73, was remembered at graveside services held Dec 30 at Peak Creek Church Cemetery. Rev. Daniel Greer officiated. Mrs. Starnes was born in Wilkes County to David and Lucy Sheets Black. She is survived by two sons, Tommy Black, Crumpler, and Leon Steele, Laurel Springs; five sisters, Geneva Sheets, North Wilkesboro, Northa Royal McGrady and Betty Lapp, both of Pennsylvania, Raye Day and Bonnie Viers, both of Laurel Springs; one brother, Harold Black, Laurel Springs; and three grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Transou Church of Christ in Christian Union, c/o Harold Black, 9961 Hwy. 88 East, Laurel Springs, NC 28644. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Copenhaver | Charles Hughes | 28 Dec 1999 | Charles Hughes Copenhaver, age 70, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999 at his home in the Lodi Community. Mr. Copenhaver was a lifelong resident of Washington County. He was a member of Old Glade Presbyterian Church in Glade Spring and a former member of Bristol Rotary Club and the Masonic Lodge. He was a trooper with the Virginia State Police and a graduate of Cincinnati College of Embalming in Cincinnati. He was a licensed funeral director and embalmer and a former employee of Lotz Funeral Home in Roanoke and former owner and president of Blevins Funeral Home in Bristol. Mr. Copenhaver was a member of National Funeral Directors Association, Virginia Funeral Directors Association and Southwest Virginia Funeral Directors Association. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean War. Surviving are his wife, Eula Faye Copenhaver; one daughter, Leigh Ann Copenhaver of Glade Spring; two stepsons, Woody Warren and Travis Warren, both of Chilhowie; several nieces and nephews; his mother- and father-in-law, Elwood and Zelma Powers, Chilhowie; sisters-in-law, Dot Copenhaver of Bristol, Tenn., and Mable Bowman of Bristol; brothers-in-law, Leon Powers and Woody Powers, both of Chilhowie, and Joe Powers of Bluff City, Tenn. Graveside services were conducted Thursday, Dec. 30, at 2 p.m. in Knollkreg Memorial Park in Abingdon, with the Rev. Mahlon Wyatt and the Rev. Tim Bird officiating. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 18129 North Fork River Road, Abingdon, VA 24210. Campbell Funeral Home in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cornett | Henry C. | 28 Dec 1999 | Henry C. Cornett, age 75, of Damascus, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Cornett was a lifelong resident of Damascus and a son of the late Sam J. and Amanda Vannoy Cornett. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and a member of VFW Post 9830 in Damascus. He was a member of Wrights Chapel United Methodist Church and attended Laurel Community Church. He was also preceded in death by a son, Larry Cleveland Cornett. Surviving are five sisters, Margaret C. McCrady and Linna “Lynn” C. Shaffer, both of Abingdon, Lucille C. Evans of Damascus and Martha L. Bellamy and Grace C. Wingard, both of Bristol, Tenn.; one brother, Paul F. Cornett of Damascus; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Dec. 31, at 1 p.m. in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. R.J. Cullop and the Rev. Harry Layell officiating. Burial will be in Sunset Memorial Park with military rites by Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be sent to Laurel Community Church in Damascus. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Morrison | Charles Melvin | 28 Dec 1999 | Charles Melvin Morrison, age 52, of Meadowview, died Tuesday, Dec. 28, 1999 in Johnson City Medical Center. Mr. Morrison was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a son of Flora Morrison of Meadowview. He had lived all of his life in Meadowview and was a member of High Point Baptist Church and New Voice Support Group. He was employed with D&H Tractor in Chilhowie. Surviving, besides his mother, are his wife, Dixie Stamper Morrison; one son and daughter-in-law, Melvin Wayne and Rose Cox Morrison of Abingdon; one brother, Ray Morrison of Glade Spring; one sister, Dorothy Musser of Shady Valley, Tenn. Funeral services will be conducted today, Dec. 31, at 3 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. David Critcher officiating. Burial will be in Bethel Presbyterian Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 18129 North Fork River Road, Abingdon, VA 24210. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Barker | Vesta Pugh | 27 Mar 1917 | 29 Dec 1999 | Vesta Pugh Barker, age 82, formerly of Troutdale, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999 at Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Barker was the widow of Walter Gowan Barker. She was born March 27, 1917 at Crumpler, N.C., to Roy Bruce and Hattie Virginia Moxley Pugh. She was a member of Fox Creek Regular Baptist Church in Troutdale. Surviving are two sons, Douglas Lee Barker of Whiteford, Md., and Edward Bruce Barker of Telford, Tenn.; four daughters, Vesta Barker Aldrich, Vernon, Ariz., Thelma Barker Piercy, Iona Barker Brady, both of Ventura, Calif., and Virginia Ann Barker Dempsey of Chilhowie; one brother, Monroe (Bud) Pugh, Mouth of Wilson,; one sister, Mary Lou Johnson of Galax; 16 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Jan. 1, at 2 p.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Douglas Halsey and Mr. Arlen Ray Hall Jr., officiating. Burial was in Chestnut Hill Methodist Church Cemetery in Ashe County, N.C. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Atkins | Margaret Isabella | 29 Dec 1999 | Margaret Isabella Atkins, age 97, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. Miss Atkins was the daughter of the late W.J. and Charlotte Holmes Atkins. She was a member of the Royal Oak Presbyterian Church where she taught Sunday School and The Catechism for 25 years. She played on the High School State Basketball Championship Team in 1920. She attended Marion College, Hollins College, Drexal College, graduated from Brenau College and was a member of the Tri Delta Sorority. She later received her Master’s Degree from Virginia Tech and taught at the college level in Summerville, N.J., and Lutherville, Md. Miss Atkins was a member of the Marion Garden Club, the Smyth County Historical Society and played Bridge and Contract Bridge. Surviving are two nephews, K. W. Callan of Marion, and W.J. Baughman of Johnson City, Tenn.; three nieces, Margaret Ketner of Salisbury, N.C., Helen Brooke of Millcreek, Wash., and Charlotte Williams of Richmond. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 1, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Alan Gray and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial was in Round Hill Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Keyes | Herbert J.B. | 29 Dec 1999 | Herbert J.B. Keyes, age 54, died Wednesday, Dec. 29, 1999 at his home in Sugar Grove. Mr. Keyes was an active member and deacon of Valley View Baptist Church. He was the owner of Sugar Grove Lawn & Garden. He is survived by his wife, Betty Smith Keyes of Sugar Grove; one daughter, Tammy Keyes Quillen of Marion; two sons and one daughter-in-law, Randall Eugene Keyes and Christopher J.B. and Kimberly Keyes, all of Sugar Grove; three sisters, Lena Pruitt and Thelma Keyes, both of Sugar Grove, and Mildred Paisley of Galax; five half-brothers, Ellis Keyes and Cleve Parks, both of New Freedom, Penn., Tom Parks and Roy Parks, both of Sugar Grove, and Roby Parks of Atkins; two half-sisters, Zola Freeman of Charlottesville, and Hildred Imes of Woodstock, Ga.; three grandchildren, Angela Quillen, Crystal Quillen and Jeremy Keyes. Funeral services will be held today, Dec. 31, at 11 a.m. at Valley View Baptist Church in Sugar Grove with the Rev. Roger Frost officiating. Burial will follow in Slemp Cemetery in Sugar Grove. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Valley View Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o Shirley Powers, 319 Flatwoods Road, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wohlford | Beulah Lambert | 29 Dec 1999 | Beulah Lambert Wohlford, age 93, of Barco, N.C., formerly of Crockett, died Wednesday, Dec 29, 1999 in the Barco Sentra Nursing Home. Mrs. Wohlford was a native of Bland County and was the daughter of the late William Stuart and Ida Rebecca King Lambert. She was a retired seamstress and was of the Methodist faith. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Clarence “Jay Byrd” Wohlford and one grandson, William Edmond Sawyer. She is survived by one son, William P. “Bill” Wohlford, Roanoke; two daughters, Betty W. Loomis and Doris W. Sawyer, both of Barco, N.C.; one sister, Bertha L. Dix, Wytheville; one sister-in-law, Ruth Lambert, Wytheville; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held Saturday, Jan 1, at 1 p.m. at the West End Cemetery in Wytheville with the Rev. Robert Layell officiating. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the William E. Sawyer 4-H Scholarship, c/o Currituck County 4-H Foundation, P.O. Box 10, Currituck, N.C. 27929. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Lindsey Funeral Home. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Doughton | Lula M. | 30 Dec 1999 | Mrs. Lula M. Doughton, age 95, of Sparta, died Thursday morning, December 30, 1999, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She was the widow of J. Bain Doughton. She is survived by a granddaughter: Lisa McConnell of Greensboro, N.C.; a grandson: Bain McConnell of Clemmons, N.C.; two great-grandsons: Brian and Tommy McConnell of Clemmons; and a sister: Lola Goins of Corbin, Ky. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of Sparta, with burial in the Shiloh Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral services at the church. Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Shiloh Cemetery Fund, c/o George Finney, NC. Hwy 221 S., Sparta, N.C., 28675 | |
| Jackson | James Roosevelt | 30 Dec 1999 | James Roosevelt Jackson, age 91, of Chilhowie, died Thursday, Dec. 30, 1999 at the Lewis Gale Hospital in Salem. Mr. Jackson was a retired coal miner and was a member of the United Mine Workers Union. He is survived by one daughter, Susan J. Tuell of Chilhowie; three sons, James R. Jackson Jr., Elliston, Edward E. Jackson and Herbert Michael Jackson, both of Chilhowie; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Jan. 2, at 7 pm in the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Porter Riner officiating. Committal services and entombment were held Monday, Jan. 3, at 11 a.m. at the Roselawn Cemetery and Mausoleum in Marion. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Loeb | Freida Isabelle | 30 Dec 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. | |
| Marsh | Lora Mae | 1 Mar 1912 | 31 Dec 1999 | Lora Mae Marsh, 87, was remembered at funeral services held Jan. 3 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Joe Riley Blevins, Rev. Reeves Jones and Rev. Bill Ballou officiated. Burial followed in the Brinegar Cemetery. Mrs. Marsh was born in Ashe County to William and Kate Brinegar Jones. She is survived by two sons, Orville D. Marsh, Crumpler, and William “Bill” Marsh, Millers Creek; three daughters, Corine Bare and Kay Henderson, both of Sparta, and Carol Billings, Crumpler; one sister, Bessie Marsh, Blountville, Tenn.; nine grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; a special friend and caregiver, Becky Perry; and several nieces and nephews. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Waddell | Coy | 4 Feb 1917 | 31 Dec 1999 | Coy Woodrow Waddell, 82, was remembered at funeral services held Jan 4 at Boone Family Funeral Home. Rev. Philip Duvall officiated. Burial followed in the Osborne Family Cemetery. Mr. Waddell was born in Grayson County, Va. to Ed Waddell and Matilda Davis Waddell. He was an agricultural farmer. He is survived by several nieces and nephews. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Morris | Charles J. | 31 Dec 1999 | Charles J. Morris, age 77, of Chilhowie, died Friday, Dec. 31, 1999 in Valley Health Care Center. He is survived by five daughters, Edna Sexton of Warden, Ill., Mary Cale of Marion, Brenda Price, Linda Lefler and Sherry Morris, all of Chilhowie; six grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 3, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Creasy officiating. Burial followed in Round Hill Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sexton | Charles E. | 31 Dec 1999 | Rev. Charles E. Sexton, age 78, died Friday, Dec 31, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Rev. Sexton was a retired United Methodist Church minister and was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife, Lillian M. Sexton of Marion; three daughters, Katherine Garza of Fredericksburg, Jennifer Leggett of Suffolk, and Patricia Sigman of Richmond; one son, Charles E. Sexton III of Willis, N.C.; one stepdaughter, Donna Vernon of Marion; one stepson, Darryl Murray of Roanoke; three brothers, L.D. Sexton of Pennington, Ky., Arliss Sexton of Harland, Ky., and K.D. Sexton of San Bernardino, Calif.; 15 grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, Jan 2, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with burial in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Helton | Doris Poore | 7 Oct 1918 | 1 Jan 2000 | Doris Poore Helton, age 82, of Saltville, died Monday, Jan. 1, 2001 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Born Oct. 7, 1918, Mrs. Helton was preceded in death by her husband, Kyle Helton. She was a lifetime resident of Smyth County and a member of the First Christian Church. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, W. Kenneth and Susan Helton of Durham, N.C., and Kyle and Dixie Helton of Camden, Ark.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Edwin H. (Brenda) Story of Spartanburg, S.C., and Mr. and Mrs. John C. (Judy) Crews of Lynchburg; seven grandchildren: Jeffrey Kyle Helton, Rebecca Helton Landau, Caroline Helton Kaplan, W. Kenneth Helton Jr., Julie Story Byerley, Christopher Edwin Story, and January Carrol Crews; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Jan. 4, at 1 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Jerry Williams officiating. Burial was in the Mount Rose Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the First Christian Church, Route 2, Box 75H, Saltville, VA 24370. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. |
| Witherspoon | Mary Grace | 10 Mar 1919 | 2 Jan 2000 | Mary Grace Witherspoon, 80, was remembered at funeral services held Jan 5 at Welcome Home Baptist Church. Rev. Billy Joe Blevins, Rev. Joe Riley Blevins, Rev. Lonnie Jones and Rev. Tim Roten officiated. Burial followed at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery on Friendship Church Road. Ms. Witherspoon was born in Ashe County. She is survived by three daughters, Cloyie Dolinger and Ann Goss, both of Jefferson, and Mary Hess, West Jefferson; three sons, Carl Witherspoon, West Jefferson, Martin Witherspoon, Jefferson, and Troy Witherspoon, Salisbury; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Barker | F.L., Jr. | 22 Apr 1933 | 2 Jan 2000 | Dr. F.L. Barker Jr., 65, was remembered at graveside services and entombment Jan. 5 at Mountlawn Memorial Park Mausoleum. Memorial services followed at First Baptist Church in Boone. Dr. Lamar King and Dr. Steven Carreker officiated. Dr. Barker was born in Ashe County to the late F.L. Barker Sr. and Ruby King Barker of Lansing. He received an associate arts degree from Mars Hill College, bachelor of arts degree from Wake Forest University, the master of science degree from N.C. State University and doctorate of education from Duke University. A retired educator from the schools of Ashe, Watauga and Wilkes Counties, he served as a high school teacher, guidance counselor, vocational director, principal, superintendent and director of career education. He was a graduate of the Army Intelligence School, Ft. Holabird, Md. and a veteran of the U.S. Army. He held membership in Kappa Delta Pi, honorary society in education, National Academy for School Executives, Leaders of American Secondary Education, Governor”s Citizens of Committee on Schools, National Association of Secondary School Principals, Rotary Club, Junior Chamber of Commerce, Imperial Council of Shriners, American Legion, Arts Council, Wake Forest University Demon Club, Moose Lodge and the First Baptist Church in Boone. He also served as a Little League baseball coach. Dr. Barker was awarded the prestigious Long Leaf Pine Award from the N.C. Governor”s Office for Excellence in Education. He is survived by his wife, Clara Shepherd Barker of the home; two daughters, Kim Quinn and husband, Charles, and Cindy Barr and husband, Greg, all of Boone; one son, Buddy Barker, Boone; his mother, Ruby King Barker, Lansing; one brother, Jim Barker and wife, Earlene, West Jefferson; one sister, Kathy B. Parks and husband, Buddy, Lewisville; a niece, Alice Mitchell and husband, Matt, West Jefferson; and four grandchildren, Ashley, Chaz, Casey and Allison Quinn, all of Boone. Memorials may be made to the Building Fund, First Baptist Church, 375 West King Street, Boone, NC 28607. Austin & Barnes Funeral Home of Boone was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Poston | Irene | 13 Dec 1933 | 2 Jan 2000 | Irene Blevins Poston, age 66, died Sunday, Jan. 2, 2000 at Calico Rock, Ark. Mrs. Poston was born Dec. 13, 1933 in Saltville, the daughter of the late Roscoe and Nellie Hogston Blevins. She was also preceded in death by one brother, Calvin Blevins. She worked as a clerk/housekeeper at Jenkins Motel in Calico Rock for the past eight years. Survivors include her husband, Melvin Poston, Calico Rock, Ark.; two sons and daughters-in- law, James and Maria Poston, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Jeff and Sherry Poston, Pilot Point, Texas; three daughters and sons-in-law, David and Sandra Krieter, Rick and Debby Price, all of Chesterton, Ind., and Bill and Cathy Walters, Schererville, Ind.; one brother, Jack Blevins, Bristol, Tenn.; four sisters, Peggy Helton, Mary Zebridis, Daphne Frye, and Connie Sword, all of Saltville; 13 grandchildren: Brian, Chad and Matthew Krieter; Bryan Hood, Shannon, Kelli and Justin Price; Colleen and Kaitlyn Walters; Aaron, Cody, Sam and Chad Poston; two great-grandchildren, Austin and Haley Krieter. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Jan. 6, at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. |
| Greer | Junior Coy | 27 Jan 1948 | 2 Jan 2000 | Junior Coy Greer, 51, was remembered at funeral services held Jan. 4 at Boone Family Funeral Home. Rev. Jimmy Rash and Minister Wayne Williamson officiated. Graveside services were held Jan. 5 at Greer Family Cemetery. Mr. Greer was born in Ashe County to Coy Samuel Greer and Nellie Bentley Greer. He is survived by his wife, Billie Sue Holman Greer; a son, Jimmy Kyle Greer, Jefferson; three daughters, Brenda Greer, Fleetwood, Peggy Greer and Delilah Greer, both of the home; three sisters, Eikel Matkins and Effie Penley, both of Fleetwood, and Wilma Betty Wilcox, Lenoir; four grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Wormser | Don E. | 2 Jan 2000 | Don E. Wormser, age 46, of Chilhowie, formerly of Daytona Beach, Fla., died Saturday, Jan 2, 2000 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Wormser was the son of Art and Crossette Goebel of Hendersonville, N.C. Surviving, besides his parents, are his wife, Carol Lester Wormser; two daughters and son-in-law, Sandra and William Griffin of Chilhowie and Tabetha Spradling of Daytona, Fla.; three brothers, Paul Goebel and Bruce Goebel, both of Illinois, and Mark Goebel of Port Orange, Fla.; his grandmother, Teresa Germann of Hendersonville, N.C.; two grandchildren, Kimberly and Brandon Griffin of Chilhowie; several nieces and nephews. There will be no services. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bear | Charles E., Sr. “Top” | 3 Jan 2000 | Charles E. “Top” Bear Sr., age 78, died Monday, Jan. 3, 2000 at his home in Rural Retreat. Mr. Bear was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army. He was a lifelong farmer and a member of the Fulton United Methodist Church where he served as a Sunday School teacher for over 40 years. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by his wife, Cordia Snavely Bear of Rural Retreat; three daughters and one son-in-law, Joan Minnick of Bristol, Becky Langston, Ellen and Tom Tilson, all of Rural Retreat; one son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Brenda Bear of Rural Retreat; one brother, David F. Bear of Atkins; eight grandchildren: Scott Bear, B.J. Bear, Michael Minnick, Chris Langston, Kim Langston, Ben Langston, Emily Tilson and Katie Tilson; two great-grandchildren, Jake Langston and Kai Langston; two step-grandchildren, Melissa Musser and Stephanie McCleese; one step-great-grandchild, Garrett Musser. Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 6, at 11 a.m. at the Fulton United Methodist Church in Groseclose with the Rev. Rance Edwards and the Rev. Richard Gregory officiating. Burial followed in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Lynn Manweiler, 448 Cummings St., P.O. Box 350, Abingdon, VA 24210, or Hospice of Southwest Virginia, 600 West Ridge Road, Wytheville, VA 24382, or the St. Jude Children’s Hospital, P.O. Box 50, Memphis, Tenn. 38101. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Butler | Nicholas Murray | 4 Jan 2000 | Mr. Nicholas Murray Butler, age 60, of Crestview Apartments, A-1, Sparta, N.C., died Tuesday, January 4, 2000, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Stanford of Wilmington, N.C.; three daughters, Erin Davis, Susanna Guthrie and Angie Roberts; his mother, Dorothy Davis Butler of Independence, Va.; one brother and sister-in-law, Emil Seymour, Jr. and Janie Butler of Independence, Va.; one sister and brother-in-law, Jewell and Jerry Kennington of Duluth, Ga.; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, January 6, 2000, at 8:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the Funeral Home. Graveside services will be conducted Friday, January 7, 2000, at 3:00 p.m. at the Greenlawn Memorial Park in Wilmington, NC. | |
| Davidson | Alvin | 4 Jan 2000 | Alvin Davidson, age 46, died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was born in Saltville. Surviving are his wife, Ramona Davidson; two brothers, Roger Pidney Davidson of Berea, Ky., and Randall Davidson of Saltville; several nieces and nephews; a special friend, Dan Thompson of Marion. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Jan. 6, at 11 a.m. in Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Surber officiating. Burial was in Westwood Memorial Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| McGlocklin | Eula Tuggle | 4 Jan 2000 | Eula Tuggle McGlocklin, age 74, of Chilhowie, died Tuesday, Jan. 4, 2000. Mrs. McGlocklin was born in Russell County, the daughter of the late Lem Davis and Lou Eller Hunt Tuggle. She was the widow of Gordon Ray McGlocklin. She was a member of the Rush Creek Primitive Baptist Church and had retired from Harwood Manufacturing of Abingdon. She was a 25 year member of the ILGWU. Surviving are four sons: Oscar David (Mack) McGlocklin and Lecil Ray (Muscles) McGlocklin, both of Bristol, Tenn., Charles G. (Gus) McGlocklin of Emory, and Lem Alden (Red) McGlocklin of Chilhowie; six sisters: Lena Bell Hess, Jesse Adams and Lola Margaret Dixon, all of Chilhowie, Florence Bittkin of Leotto, Ind., Florence Tuell of Blountville, Tenn., and Sarah E. Hess of Marion; five grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 10, at 11 a.m. at the Farris Funeral Chapel with Elder Eddie Lyles officiating. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Surber | Lucille | 4 Jan 2000 | Lucille Blevins Surber, age 74, died Tuesday, Jan 4, 2000 in Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn. Mrs. Surber was born in Whitetop and lived most of her life in Glade Spring. She was a member of Glade Spring Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for 30 years. Surviving are her husband, Berkley Surber; two sons, Fred Surber and Jeff Surber, both of Bristol; one sister, Gay Poston of Marion; three grandchildren, Gary Surber, Jason Surber and Wesley Surber. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Jan 7, at 3:30 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Stephen Turner and the Rev. Paul Jones officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Taylor | Jason Todd “Jay Tee” | 4 Jan 2000 | Jason Todd “Jay Tee” Taylor, age 19, of Glade Spring, died Tuesday, Jan 4, 2000 in Johnston Memorial Hospital from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was a son of John and JoAnne Brannon Taylor of Glade Spring, a freshman at Virginia Intermont College and a 1999 graduate of Patrick Henry High School where he was a participant in the school athletic program. He was of the Presbyterian faith. Surviving, besides his parents, are a sister, Amanda Leigh Seymore of Glade Spring; grandmothers, Marie Polly “Mamaw Polly” Bowers Brannon of Abingdon, and Hazel W. “Nannie Taylor” Taylor of Meadowview; special friend, Sara Stiltner of Meadowview; several cousins, aunts, uncles, great-aunts, and great-uncles. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Jan 7, at 11 a.m. in Glade Spring Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Timothy O. Bird officiating. Burial was in Old Glade Presbyterian Cemetery. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Umbarger | John Milton | 4 Jan 2000 | John Milton Umbarger, age 90, died Tuesday, Jan 4, 2000 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Mr. Umbarger was a son of the late Milton Brown and Mary Josephine Cole Umbarger, a retired farmer and a member of Mountain View United Methodist Church. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Willard Umbarger; and a sister, Virginia Eleanor Vicars. Surviving are two sisters, Eula Mae Conner of Agaura Hills, Calif., and Anna Elizabeth Umbarger of Chilhowie; several nieces, nephews and cousins. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Jan 7, at 2 p.m. in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. John H. Graham officiating. Burial was in Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Mountain View United Methodist Church. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Eller | Ralph Henry | 16 Jul 1928 | 5 Jan 2000 | Ralph Henry Eller, age 71, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000 at his home in Mt. Airy, N.C. Mr. Eller was born in Kilarney, W.Va., on July 16, 1928, the son of the late Luke and Fannie Mae Blevins Eller. He was a member of First Trinity Baptist Church in Durham, N.C., was a building engineer and housing contractor and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. Surviving are his wife, Edna Peake Eller of the home; five daughters and sons-in-law, Victoria and Rey Rodriguez of Buffalo, N.Y., Karen Hunt, Patricia and Frank McKenna, Cathy and Jim Farmer, all of Durham, N.C., Connie Sue Ellen Jones of Mt. Airy, N.C.,; one son and daughter- in-law, Ralph David and Christina Eller of Durham, N.C.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Josephine and Sidney Dixon of Atkins, and Gaynell and Joe Moore of Glade Spring; one brother and sister-in-law, Harold and Karen Eller of Indiana; a brother-in-law, Glen Dolinger of Durham, N.C. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 8, at 2 p.m. at Moody Funeral Home Chapel in Mt. Airy conducted by the Rev. Bob Dolinger. Burial was in Skyline Memory Gardens with full military rites conducted by the VFW Memorial Honor Guard Post 2019 of Mt. Airy and VFW Post 9436 of Pilot Mountain, N.C. Moody Funeral Service in Mt. Airy, NC., was in charge of arrangements. |
| Sword | William N. “Bill” | 22 Jul 1929 | 5 Jan 2000 | William N. “Bill” Sword, age 70, of Saltville, died Wednesday, Jan 5, 2000 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Sword was born July 22, 1929 to the late Walter B. and Gertrude Sword of Saltville. He served in the U.S. Army and worked for the Olin Corporation for 18 years. He was also preceded in death by one brother, Walter (June) Sword; one sister, Lois Comer; and one grandson, Joshua M. Sword. Survivors include his wife, Wanoka (Oakie) Sword, Saltville; two sons, Kyle Sword and Richard Sword, both of Saltville; three daughters, Carol Nutter, Kay Frye, both of Saltville, and Cindy Sword of the home; one sister, Freda Olinger, Saltville; four brothers, James Sword, Pete Sword and Eddie Sword, all of Saltville, and Jerry Sword of North Carolina; two sons-in-law, Rusty Nutter and Jody Frye, both of Saltville; two daughters-in-law, Lesa Sword and Stacy Sword, both of Saltville; special friend, Ernie Montgomery, Saltville. Funeral services will be conducted today, Jan 8, at 2 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. David Mumpower and the Rev. Robert Cook officiating. Burial will follow at the Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. |
| Anderson | Mary Anne Martin | 5 Jan 2000 | Mary Anne Martin Anderson, age 50, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000 in Roanoke Memorial Hospital in Roanoke. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Angela and Mark Hester of Marion; one son, Ralph D. Anderson Jr., Wytheville; one sister, Audrey Kate Pittman of Richmond; four grandchildren: Markie Shantel Hester, Shawnee Nicole Hester, Tabatha Gwynn Anderson and Brandy Lee-Ann Anderson. Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 8, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Baker and the Rev. Jody Blevins officiating. Burial will follow in Slemp Cemetery in Sugar Grove. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Suite 1010, Rockville, Md. 20852-9813. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hedrick | Rufus Brown, Jr. “Sonny” | 5 Jan 2000 | Rufus Brown “Sonny” Hedrick Jr., age 67, of Wytheville, died Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2000 in UVa Hospital. Mr. Hedrick was the owner/operator of Hedrick Motor Co. He is survived by his wife, Peggy Keesling Hedrick; one daughter and son-in-law, Libby and Gordon Hoback, Wytheville; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Tootsie and Junior Lawson, and Ruth and Randolph Mitchell, all of Wytheville; two brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Clifton and Rosie Warden of Wytheville, and Jack and Betsy Keesling of Kingsport, Tenn.; one sister- in-law and brother-in-law, Linda and James Shrader of Wytheville; two grandchildren, Lynn and Cody Hoback; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 8, at 2 p.m. at the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church with interment in the church cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated but memorial contributions may be made to the Make A Wish Foundation. Gillman Funeral Chapel in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Stowers | Marion G. “Buddy” | 5 Jan 2000 | Rev. Marion G. “Buddy” Stowers Jr., age 65, died Wednesday, Jan 5, 2000 at his home in Wytheville. Rev. Stowers was born in Smyth County, the son of the late Marion G. Sr. and Carmel Atwell Stowers. He was a former pastor at Calvary Full Gospel Church and was retired from the American Electric Power Company. He served in the U.S. Air Force and was preceded in death by a brother, Manuel Worley Stowers. He is survived by his wife, Frances Wolford Stowers of the home; three daughters and sons- in-law, Teresa and Glenn Gibson of Rural Retreat, Melissa and Ronnie Smith of Denham Springs, La., and Faith and Jeff Copenhaver of Crockett; two sons, Edgar “Eddie” Stowers and Marion G. “Mooney” Stowers III, both of Wytheville; five grandchildren: Erica Tyne Gibson, Leah Mae Gibson, Sarah Michelle Gibson, Daniel Curtis Smith and Lindsay Amber Smith; two sisters, Mozelle Faulkerson of Cambridge, Ohio, and Maxine Hall of Crockett; a foster brother, Harold “Butch” Atwell of Max Mewdows; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Jan 8, at 11 a.m. at the Calvary Full Gospel Church in Crockett with the Rev. James Dean Brewster, the Rev. Tony Holley and the Rev. Jerry Bell officiating. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the American Legion Post #9. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service time. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Hospice of Southwest Virginia, 600 W. Ridge Road, Wytheville, VA 24382. Barnett’s Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Tibbs | Flossie L. | 5 Jan 2000 | Flossie L. Tibbs, age 82, died Wednesday, Jan 5, 2000 in Holston Valley Hospital in Kingsport, Tenn. Mrs. Tibbs was the widow of William Woodrow Tibbs and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Frances Armstrong. She was a member of the Faith Missionary Baptist Church. She is survived by two daughters, Earline Blakely of Clio, Mich., and Lucille McFarlane of Kingsport, Tenn; one son, Frank Tibbs, Dade City, Fla.; one sister, Edith Shupe of Atkins; six grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; one great-grandson. Funeral services will be held today, Jan 8, at 2 p.m. in the Faith Missionary Baptist Church with the Rev. Mark Lundy and the Rev. Bobby Sawyers officiating. Burial will follow in Wassum Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blackwell | Bessie Lester | 7 Jan 2000 | Bessie Lester Blackwell, age 91, of Saltville, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2000 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Blackwell was a lifelong member of the McCready Methodist Church and had made her home with Mr. and Mrs. Howard Puckett for the past two years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Blackwell. Survivors include one sister, Lucille L. Waugaman, Salem; one sister-in-law, Mamie Lester, Saltville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Jan. 9, at 7:30 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Cook officiating. Graveside services were conducted at 10 a.m. Monday, Jan. 10, in the Mount Rose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the McCready Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1093, Saltville, VA 24370. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| DeBord | Walter Ben | 7 Jan 2000 | Walter Ben DeBord, age 57, of Bristol, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2000 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. DeBord was a son of Ettie J. DeBord of Abingdon and was employed with Kern’s Bakery for 32 years. He was an avid fisherman. He was preceded in death by one brother, Earl H. DeBord. Surviving, in addition to his mother, are his wife, Julia DeBord; two sons, Jeffrey DeBord of Bristol, and Patrick DeBord of the home; four sisters, Maudeen Blevins of Chilhowie and Mattie DeBord, Glenda DeBord and Brenda DeBord, all of Abingdon; three brothers, Gerald DeBord and Kermit DeBord, both of Abingdon, and Jim DeBord of Chilhowie; three grandsons, David, Andrew and Timothy DeBord; daughter-in-law, Martha DeBord; and brother-in-law, Lloyd Blevins Sr.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Jan. 9, at 1:30 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Lyons Smith and the Rev. Roger Hearl officiating. Burial was in Valley View Cemetery in Abingdon. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wilson | Vanessa M. | 7 Jan 2000 | Vanessa M. Adrian Wilson, age 40, of Rockton, Ill., died Friday, Jan 7, 2000 in Swedish American Hospital in Rockton, Ill. Mrs. Wilson was born in Rockford, Ill., a daughter of Rowland and Doris Miners Adrian of Saltville. She was formerly employed with World Cup Packaging. She was preceded in death by one son, Brett Akers; a brother, Terry Adrian; and grandparents. Surviving, besides her parents, are her husband, David Wilson; one son, Alexsander Akers of Rockton, Ill.; one daughter, Tanja Buss of Rockton, Ill.; one sister, Mrs. Roy (Renee) Newland of Rockton, Ill.; two brothers, Dennis Adrian of Rockford, Ill., and Michael Adrian of Fort Collins, Colo.; several nieces and nephews. A memorial service was conducted Sunday, Jan 9, at 5 p.m. in Fitzgerald & Associates Funeral Home, Riverside Chapel with the Rev. Joanne Nolan, chaplain, Swedish American Hospital, officiating. Fitzgerald & Associates Funeral Home in Rockton, Ill., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Potter | Ruth S. | 8 Jan 2000 | Ruth S. Potter, age 77, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2000 at her home in Marion. She was the widow of Dr. Richard C. Potter. Mrs. Potter was born in the St. Clair’s community of Smyth County, a daughter of the late James and Bertha Blevins Starling. She was employed with Harwood and Southwestern State Hospital. She was also a manager with Felix’s Department Store in Marion. Surviving are three sisters, Iva S. Bradley, Lillian S. Bush and Barbara S. Hutton, all of Marion; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Jan. 10, at 2 p.m. in Bradley’s Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial will be in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wiles | Michael R. “Hook” | 8 Jan 2000 | Michael R. “Hook” Wiles, age 40, of Volney, died Saturday, Jan 8, 2000 in Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Mr. Wiles was born in West Jefferson, N.C., a son of Beulah Blevins Wiles of Whitetop and the late Albert Wiles. Surviving, besides his mother, are his wife, Wanda Greer Wiles; one daughter, Rachal Wiles, of the home; one stepson, Jonathan Thomas of Abingdon; two sisters, Laura Cox of Warrensville, N.C., and Teresa Wiles of West Jefferson, N.C.; five brothers, Bob Wiles, Roger Wiles, Ed Wiles and Pete Wiles, all of Whitetop, and Ronnie Wiles of Rugby; one step-grandson; 11 nieces and nephews, and one great-niece. Funeral services will be conducted today, Jan 12, at 2 p.m. in Helton Valley Baptist Church in Whitetop with the Rev. Rex hall and the Rev. Jody Blevins officiating. Burial will be in Walls Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to Rugby Rescue Squad, 1845 Rugby Road, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence is in charge of arrangements. | |
| McCleary | Edith Pennington | 9 Jan 2000 | Edith Pennington McCleary, age 79, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2000 in Robertsdale, Ala. Mrs. McCleary was a native of Atkins. Surviving are her husband, Stewart McCleary, Robertsdale, Ala.; one son and daughter-in-law, Gerald E. and Patricia McCleary, Robertsdale, Ala.; two sisters, Ruth Vernon, York, Penn., and Martha Hash, Atkins; one brother, Edward Pennington, Marion; three grandchildren; five nieces. Graveside services were held Thursday, Jan. 13, at the Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery in Robertsdale, Ala., with the Rev. James Gibson officiating. Memorials may be made to Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 22250 U.S. Hwy. 90, Robertsdale, Ala. 36567. Mack Funeral Home in Robertsdale, Ala., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Killon | John Mack | 10 Jan 2000 | John Mack Killon, age 72, of 6520 Glade Creek Rd., Ennice, N.C., died Monday, January 10, 2000, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Anna Mullins Killon of the home; a sister, Eulalie Delp of Bel Air, Md.; one brother, Dean Killon of Bel Air, Md.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a son, David Lee Killon, and a sister, Jean Watson. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Harkins Funeral Home Chapel in Delta, Pa., with burial in the Union Chapel Cemetery, Sunnyburn, York County, Pa. The family will receive friends at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening and at the Harkins Funeral Home in Delta, Pa., from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday evening. In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to the Glade Creek Volunteer Fire Dept. or the Alleghany County Rescue Squad. Due to the services being held in Pennsylvania, the family also request that no food be brought to the home. | |
| Maiden | Edma Mae | 10 Jan 2000 | Edna Mae Maiden, age 86, of Saltville, died Monday, Jan. 10, 2000 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mrs. Maiden was a member of Madam Russell Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Maiden and a sister, Ruth Clark. Surviving are two daughters, Bernita Taylor of Saltville, and Lisa Heath of Chilhowie; three brothers, Ray Osborne, Coeburn, Ernest Osborne, Bristol, and Calvin Harrison, Bristol, Tenn.; three sisters, Bertha Clark, Glade Spring, Janie McCray, Newton, N.C., and Linda Ikerd, Maiden, N.C.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Jan. 12, at 2 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Scott Robertson-Gouge officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Surber | Ida E. | 10 Jan 2000 | Ida E. Shortt Surber, age 75, of Chilhowie, died Monday, Jan 10, 2000 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. Surviving are her husband, Joseph Surber, Chilhowie; four sons, Eddie Surber, Germantown, Md., Tommy Surber, Chilhowie, William Surber, Frederick, Md., and Jimmy Surber, Landover, Md.; four daughters, Louise Miller, Odessa, Fla., Gracie Holmes, Bristol, Pauline Mobley, Germantown, Md., and Carol Brown, Tazewell; two sisters, Magnolia Oakes, Chilhowie, and Nell Call, Rich Valley; 19 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Jan 13, at 11 a.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with burial in Ridgedale Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the Funeral Home. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lucas | Virginia Bledsoe | 25 Dec 1911 | 11 Jan 2000 | 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. |
| Atkins | Bobby | 11 Jan 2000 | Bobby Atkins, age 68, died Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2000 at Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Atkins was a native of Beckley, W.Va., and a veteran of the armed forces, having served four years with the Marines and eight years with the Air Force. He had also worked as a coal miner for 17 years. Survivors include his wife, Joan Ferguson Atkins; one daughter and son-in-law, Deborah Moses Tidwell and John Tidwell of Springfield; one granddaughter, Courtney Tidwell of Springfield; one brother, Julius Atkins of Beckley, W.Va.; one sister, Joanne Knuckles of Beckley, W.Va.; many nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 14, at 2 p.m. in Barnett”s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial followed in Thomas Cemetery with full military honors being rendered by the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Crouse | Robert Harold | 11 Jan 2000 | Mr. Robert Harold Crouse, age 55, of Sparta, N.C., died Tuesday morning, January 11, 2000 in the Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin, N.C., He is survived by two sons and a daughter- in-law, Marshell and Sandy Crouse of New London, N.C., and Matthew Crouse of Sparta; two granddaughters, Madison Leigh Crouse and Kathryn Ann Poplin; one brother, Guy Crouse of Laurel Springs, N.C.; and two sisters, Alice Greene of Winston-Salem, N.C. and Margo Marsh of Galax, Va. He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Ruth Hincher Crouse. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. A graveside service will be conducted Friday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Glade Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will be at the home of Margaret Bowles, 47 Center St., Sparta, N.C. | |
| Harris | Ben | 13 Jan 2000 | Ben Harris, age 71, of 2418 Grandview Dr., Sparta, N.C., died Thursday evening, January 13, 2000, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Lyons Harris of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Johnny Killon of Ennice, N.C., and Ellen and Kevin Bennett of Sparta; three grandchildren, Amanda and Rebecca Killon and Michael Bennett; one sister and brother-in-law, Grace and Ray Wagoner of Sparta; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Neal and Arlena Harris George and Elsie Harris, both of Sparta; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the New Salem Cemetey. Military Rites will be conducted by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the New Salem Cemetery Fund c/o Richard Joines, 3290 Pine Swamp Rd., Sparta, N.C. 28675. | |
| Ward | Daphne | 13 Jan 2000 | Daphne Rhea Ward, age 56, of Saltville, died Thursday, Jan 13, 2000 at Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Ward was a member of the McCready Methodist Church and was a resident of Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. She was preceded in death by her father, Robert Edward Ward and a sister, Shelby Lorraine Burch. Surviving are her mother, Helen Kelly Ward, Saltville; two sisters, Joan Puckett, Southern Pines, N.C., and Grayson Macdonald, Charlotte, N.C.; two brothers, Robert Leslie Ward, Fincastle, and Blaine Ward, Saltville; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted Saturday, Jan 15, at 3 p.m. at the Elizabeth Cemetery with the Rev. Robert Cook officiating. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Edelstein | Leonard | 23 Jul 1923 | 14 Jan 2000 | Leonard Edelstein, 76, was remembered at a future date. Mr. Edelstein was born in Brooklyn, N.Y. He graduated cum laude from the West Coast University in Los Angeles, Calif., the College of Engineering. He graduated from the Hemphill Diesel School and the National School of Diesel Automotive and Allied Mechanics. He held his professional engineering license for the state of Colorado for many years. He retired in 1988 from Martin Marietta Company in Washington, D.C. He was a member of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics. He is survived by his wife, June; a daughter, Heidi; a son, Ray and wife, Maria; and three grandsons, Eric, Keith and Bryan. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Welch | Minnie Ellen | 24 Jun 1924 | 14 Jan 2000 | Minnie Ellen Smiley Welch, 75, was remembered at funeral services held Jan 17 at Peacehaven Community Church. Rev. Bill Miller and Rev. Larry Shepherd officiated. Burial followed in the Flatwoods Cemetery. Mrs. Welch was born in Ashe County to Charlie Smiley and Nora Davis Smiley. She was an assembler for an electrical company. She is survived by her husband, Vaughn Welch of the home; three daughters, Jeanette Welch, North Wilkesboro, Mildred Reynolds, Moravian Falls, and Shelia Richardson, West Jefferson; a brother, Delmer Smiley, Mountain City, Tenn.; two sisters, Joyce Ham, Creston, and Shirley Stonback, Pennsylvania; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Lambert | Gertrude | 14 Jan 2000 | 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. | |
| McIntyre | Ernest Franklin | 14 Jan 2000 | Ernest Franklin McIntyre, age 62, of Atkins, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2000 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. McIntyre was preceded in death by his father, Emory McIntyre and a brother, Lloyde “Pete” McIntyre. Survivors include three sisters, Betty Stovall of Glade Spring, Dorothy Greer of Marion, and Ruby Mae McIntyre of Atkins; three brothers, Clarence McIntyre, Bobby Joe McIntyre, and Kenneth McIntyre, all of Atkins; six nieces, five nephews, two greatnieces and seven greatnephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 17, at 2 p.m. in Barnett”s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Herman Cress officiating. Burial was in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Barnett”s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Pennington | Charles Albert | 14 Jan 2000 | Charles Albert Pennington, age 73, of Bastian, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2000 in his home where he resided with his daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Michael “Dickie” Rivers, along with his granddaughters, Iola Townley and Tabatha Umberger. He was born in Smyth County, the son of Emma Pennington Bane. He was in the U.S. Navy aboard the U.S.S. Connley, DE 450, 3rd Fleet and a paratrooper in the U.S. Army during World War II stationed in Germany. He was preceded in death by his mother and a sister, Geraldine Blankinship. Other survivors include five children: Frank Pennington of Craig County, Kathy Looney, Sheila Rivers, Randy Pennington, all of Bastian, and Tammy Brescia of Milton, N.Y.; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 17, at 2 p.m. at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel in Bland with the Rev. Lee McIntosh officiating. Interment followed in the Rosehill Cemetery. Graveside military rites were conducted by American Legion Post #9. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Bland County Rescue Squad. Newbery Funeral Home in Bland was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Whisman | Lee Roy | 6 Sep 1921 | 15 Jan 2000 | Lee Roy Whisman, age 78, died Jan 15, 2000 in Orangeville Nursing and Rehab Center in Orangeville, Penn. Mr. Whisman was born Sept 6, 1921, the son of the late Marion and Virginia Whisman. He was a former truck driver and managed a Texaco Station for Hidlay Oil Company, retiring in 1983. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Stout Tennesen Whisman, Berwick, Penn.; two stepchildren, Patricia Polk of Berwick, Penn., and Russell Tennesen of Fort Myers, Fla.; one sister, Catherine Peake of Maryland; one brother and sister-in-law, James and Pauline Whisman, Marion; eight granddaughters and three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Feb 26, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
| Poe | Elsie | 20 Nov 1921 | 15 Jan 2000 | Elsie LaPrad Poe, 78, was remembered at funeral services held Jan. 18 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Lonnie Jones, Rev. Ken Lawrence and Rev. Clayburn Roten officiated. Music was provided by Soloist, Rev. Bill Ballou. Burial followed in the Ebenezer Cemetery. Mrs. Poe was born in Boones Mill, Va. to Samuel and Belle Guthrie LaPrad. She served as former president of Peak Creek Ruritan Club; she was an active member of Wagoner Baptist Church, also serving as a Sunday school and Women”s Missionary Union teacher and church clerk. She was a volunteer for the Ashe Arts Council, a member of Peak Creek Homemakers and served on the Badger Funeral Home board of directors. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Gaither Poe. She is survived by one son, Darrell Poe, Laurel Springs; four daughters, Diane Little, Crumpler, Jeanette Morrison, Wilkesboro, Brenda Roark, Laurel Springs and Lucille Simpson, Dunn; 10 grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and one step-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Pokorny | Daniel Scott | 19 May 1974 | 15 Jan 2000 | Daniel Scott Pokorny, 25, was remembered at funeral services held Jan. 22 at New Home Baptist Church. Rev. Tommy Dollar and Rev. David Lyalls officiated. Burial followed in the Perry Family Cemetery. Mr. Pokorny was born in Maryland to Jerry Pokorny and Cindy Perry Pokorny. He was a carpenter. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer Elliott Pokorny of the home; a son, Jerry Austin Pokorny of the home; a daughter, Caitlin Marie Pokorny of the home; his parents, Jerry Pokorny, Lincoln, R.I., and Cindy Perry, Creston; two brothers, Garrett Pokorny and Marshall Pokorny, both of Lincoln, R.I.; two sisters, Kendra Pokorny and Jessie Pokorny, both of Lincoln, R.I.; a step- father, Denton Miller, Mountain City, Tenn.; step-mother, Donna Pokorny, Lincoln, R.I.; maternal grandparents, Aubry and Barbara Perry, Lansing; and paternal grandfather, Richard Pokorny, Havre De Grace, Md. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Boehm | Ralph George | 15 Jan 2000 | Ralph George Boehm, age 74, died Saturday, Jan. 15, 2000 in Indian Path Hospital in Kingsport, Tenn. In 1991, Mr. Boehm was preceded in death by his parents, George and Doris Pansick Boehm. He graduated with honors in economics from the University of Wisconsin after serving in the U.S. Navy as a radio technician in the Pacific theatre in World War II. Mr. Boehm was employed by Consolidated Forwarding Company as Terminal Manager, Supervisor of Transportation at J.I. Case Company and Traffic Manager of Modine Manufacturing in Racine, Wisc., before coming to Virginia in 1968. He retired in 1992 as Division Manager of Donner Mouldings. In the past 30 years he has been a foster father of over 100 teenage girls. He was currently Chief de Gare of 40/8 and held both local and state offices in the past. Mr. Boehm was very active on the local and state level of American Legion and was adjutant of Post 18, having held Commander and Vice Commander Posts in the past, was a member of the Moose Lodge, VFW, Foster Parents Association, Smyth County Historical Society and several bridge clubs. He was also a member of the Knights of Columbus, a 4th Degree Knight, Father Iaken 1840 in Kingsport, Tenn. He was an accomplished violinist, enjoyed big band jazz, and was an antique car lover. He enjoyed his family, grandchildren and was an active civic leader. Mr. Boehm is survived by his wife of 47 years, Dolores Igl Boehm of Marion; five sons and two daughters: David and wife Dottie Boehm of Marion, twins, Stephen and wife Barbara Boehm of Syracuse Utah, and James and wife Judy Boehm of Atlanta, Ga.; Mark Boehm of Atlanta, Ga.; twins, Ralph and wife Gay Boehm of Atlanta, Ga., and Renee Boehm of Wytheville; and Mary Rose Boehm, M.D., Charleston, W.Va.; eight grandchildren, Christina, Jennifer, Aaron, Sarah, Kyrai, James and Joseph Boehm and Jacob Askren. The family will receive friends tonight from 3:30 to 8 p.m. at Bradley Funeral Home in Antigo, Wisc. A Parish Wake Service will be held today at 4 p.m. and there will be a Knights of Columbus Rosary beginning at 7 p.m. at Bradley Funeral Home in Antigo, Wisc. The family will receive friends Thursday, Jan. 20, at 10 a.m. at the funeral home. A Mass of Resurrection will be held Thursday, Jan. 20, at 10:30 a.m. at St. John Catholic Church in Antigo, Wisc. Burial will take place in Queen of Peace Cemetery in Antigo, Wisc. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Smyth County Historical Society, P.O. Box 710, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Bottomley | |
| Murray | Mattie Ward | 10 Mar 1912 | 16 Jan 2000 | Mattie Murray, age 87, of 402 Maple St., Sparta, N.C., died Sunday morning, January 16, 2000, at the Marion County Health Center in Mullins, South Carolina. She was the widow of Robert C. Murray. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Earl and Mary Murray of Marion, South Carolina. Three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Shiloh Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, and at othe times at the home at 402 Maple St., Sparta, N.C. |
| Miller | Mary Sexton | 16 Jan 2000 | Mary Sexton Miller, age 71, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000 at her home in Bristol, Tenn. Mrs. Miller was born in Wythe County and had lived most of her life in Washington County before moving to Bristol in 1990. She was the daughter of the late Frederick and Nanna McKinney. She was preceded in death by her husband, Albert V. Miller. She is survived by five sons, Scott Sexton, Glade Spring, Charles “Corky” Sexton and Dale Sexton, both of Abingdon, Roger Sexton and Wayne Sexton, both of Glade Spring; four daughters, Annette Caudill, Abingdon, Marlene Dickenson, Bristol, Pam Minnick, Red Boiling Springs, Tenn., and Cindy Miller, Bristol, Tenn.; three brothers, Gene A. McKinney, Powell, Wyo., Ira M. McKinney, Marion, and Richard O. McKinney, Manassas; five sisters, Ella Roberts, Phoenix, Ariz., Iris Rich, Galax, Mozelle Eversole and Naomi King, both of Wytheville, and Stella Cox, Rural Retrat; 23 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Jan. 19, at 1 p.m. in the Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Herman Cress officiating. Burial will follow in the Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wolfe | Mabel | 16 Jan 2000 | Mabel Anderson Wolfe, age 73, died Sunday, Jan 16, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Wolfe was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church. She was a member of the VFW Post #4667 Ladies Auxiliary and was a past Worthy Matron of the Eastern Star, Chapter #72 in Marion. She worked for Harwood for many years and later helped her husband at Hungry Mother Grocery. She is survived by her husband, Curtis J. Wolfe of Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and David Gearhart of Chesterfield; two sons and daughters-in-law, Rick and Sherry Wolfe and Junior and Linda Wolfe, all of Marion; one sister, Mary Lineberry of Burlington, N.C.; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Jan 19, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Charles DeHart and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to Grace United Methodist Church, c/o Helen McIntyre, 722 Middle Avenue, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bennett | Paul Anderson | 24 Jan 1910 | 17 Jan 2000 | Paul Anderson Bennett, 89, was remembered at funeral services held Jan. 18 at Boone Family Funeral Home. Rev. Dan Hess and Rev. Larry Shepherd officiated. Graveside services were held Jan. 19 at Calhoun Cemetery. Mr. Bennett was born in Ashe County to Mann Bennett and Martha Calhoun Bennett. He was an agricultural farmer. He is survived by two sons, Billy Bennett and Buck Bennett, both of Lansing; a sister, Tressie Osborne, Black Mountain; 10 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Calhoun Cemetery, c/o Betty Bennett, 5178 East Little Horse Creek Road, Lansing, NC 28643 or to the First Citizens Bank, Lansing, NC 28643. |
| Lewis | Betty Esther Milam | 4 Apr 1918 | 17 Jan 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. |
| Stewart | Jean | 17 Sep 1932 | 17 Jan 2000 | Jean Partin Stewart, 67, was remembered at funeral services held Jan 20 at Coats United Methodist Church. Rev. Tommy Smith officiated. Burial followed in Lakeside Memorial Gardens in Angier. Mrs. Stewart was born in Harnett County to the late Hallie and Melissa Cobb Partin. She was a retired store manager for Short Stop Inc. Stores. She was a member of the Coats United Methodist Church and served as a trustee. She was also a homemaker. She is survived by one daughter, Vicki S. Johnson, Coats; two sons, Davy Stewart and Nicky Stewart, both of Coats; one sister, Peggy Partin, Ashe County; and four grandsons. Memorials may be made to Coats United Methodist Church Fellowship Hall Fund, PO Box 388, Coats, NC 27521. Rose and Graham Funeral Home of Benson was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Hunley | Helen Virginia | 17 Jan 2000 | Helen Virginia Hunley, age 93, of Wytheville, died Sunday, Jan. 16, 2000 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. Mrs. Hunley was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late John and Molly Clemmons. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James Crockett Hunley and an infant son, James Crockett Hunley. She was a member of the Maranatha Church of God. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Doris L. and Jack BeCraft, Jean E. Hunley, all of Wytheville, and Mary Madeline Picard of Newport News; three sons and daughters-in-law, Randolph and Marie Hunley, Donald A. and Sue Hunley, all of Wytheville, and William and Lorriane Hunley of Ceres; 16 grandchildren; 35 great-grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 19, at 2 p.m. at the Maranatha Church of God with the Rev. Tony Holley officiating. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service time. Barnett”s Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Nichols | Lillie Mae Billings | 17 Jan 2000 | Lillie Mae Billings Nichols, age 72, of 196 Atwood St., Sparta, N.C., died Monday evening, January 17, 2000, at the Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin. She is survived by her husband, Paul Nichols of the home; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Dean Nichols of New York City, Don and Kim Nichols of Sparta, Steve Nichols of Savannah, Ga., and Kenneth and Dawn Nichols of Sparta; three granddaughters, Mandy and spouse Robbie Pollard, Kristi Nichols and Sarah Nichols all of Sparta; and several brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Nichols Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Tucker | John Ricky | 17 Jan 2000 | John Ricky Tucker, 44, was remembered at funeral services held Jan 20 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Phil Tucker and Rev. Homer Murdock officiated. Burial followed in Laurel Mtn. Estates Cemetery. Mr. Tucker is survived by his mother, Helen Phillips Colvard; one brother, Phil Tucker, Omro, Wis.; two sisters, Eva Kay Petty and Thelma Taylor, both of Todd; and several nieces and nephews. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Brickey | Lois Dungan | 18 Jan 2000 | Lois Dungan Brickey, age 89, died Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2000 at her home in Broadford. Mrs. Brickey was a member of the Roberts Chapel United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, C.P. (Carl) Brickey Sr. Mrs. Brickey was a graduate of Chilhowie High School. She attended Radford University and Emory & Henry College. She was a teacher for 40 years in the Smyth County School System and was a member of the Retired Teachers Association. Survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, C.P. Jr. and Sue Brickey, Broadford; one daughter and son-in-law, Page and Gary Arnold, Saltville; three grandchildren, Preston Brickey, Kathy Pearce and Gary Arnold II; four great- grandchildren, Carl Preston Brickey IV, Alex Michael Brickey, Chelsea Page Pearce and Morgan Katherine Pearce; one sister, Marguerite Bunch, Seven Mile Ford; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Jan. 19, at 8 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. William Cahill and the Rev. Harry Tindall officiating. Graveside services were conducted Thursday, Jan. 20, at 11 a.m. at the Middle Fork Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Thomas | Mirl | 18 Jan 2000 | Mirl Thomas, age 61, died Tuesday, Jan 18, 2000 at his home in Speedwell. Mr. Thomas was born in Washington County, the son of the late James Mack and Lola Jane Brown Thomas and was preceded in death by one son, one sister and two brothers. He is survived by his wife, Mary Moore Thomas, of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Mike Linkous of Speedwell; one son and daughter-in-law, Franklin and Denise Thomas of Atkins; four grandchildren, Brittany Cregger, Devon Linkous, Jay Linkous and Blake Thomas; his mother-in-law, Mary Moore of Marion; two sisters, Lois Barlow and Ester Thomas, both of Glade Spring; two brothers, Kermit Thomas and Earl Thomas, both of Glade Spring; special friends, Lisa Quillen, Tina Shinault and Judy Monahan. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan 21, at 1 p.m. at Barnett’s Funeral Chapel in Wytheville with the Rev. Ray Haskett officiating. Interment followed in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. Barnett’s Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Ergenbright | Charles William | 1 Jun 1917 | 19 Jan 2000 | Charles William Ergenbright, age 82, of Staunton, died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000 in the Augusta Medical Center, Fishersville. Mr. Ergenbright was born on June 1, 1917, in Augusta County, the son of the late George Pittman and Iva Mae (Greiner) Ergenbright. He was a U.S. Army veteran. Prior to retiring, he was employed by the U.S. Postal Service for 25 years, serving much of the time as a window clerk at Woodrum Station. Mr. Ergenbright was a member of Marquis Memorial United Methodist Church, the Benny Webb Bible Class, and an active member of the United Methodist Men’s Club. He was a member of Marquis Memorial United Methodist Church Administrative Board. He was also a member of the National Association of Retired Federal Employees. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Richard G. Ergenbright, John Edward Ergenright, and Robert Franklin Ergenbright; a sister, Edna Mae Ergenbright; and a granddaughter, Donna Lynn Ergenbright. Survivors include his wife, Nellie Jane (Clatterbaugh) Ergenbright, to whom he was married on Nov. 23, 1940; three sons and daughters-in-law, Roger Wayne and Patty Ergenbright of Verona, Gene Raymond and Carol Ergenbright of Staunton, and Joe David and Faye Ergenbright of Raphine; three daughters and sons-in-law, Lindy Lou and Marion Gough of Swoope, Bonnie Gail and Buddy Thomas of Fishersville, and Sharon Sue and Mac Buchanan of Saltville; one brother, Harold Benton Ergenbright of Staunton; 15 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, and great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Jan. 22, at 2 p.m. in the Marquis Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. Stephen A. Proctor officiating. Burial will follow in Thornrose Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Marquis Memorial United Methodist Church, 1614 W. Beverley St., Staunton, VA 24401 or the Alzheimer’s Association, Shenandoah Valley Chapter, c/o Mrs. Mary Eakle, 418 Rainbow Drive, Staunton, VA 24401. Henry Funeral Home in Staunton is in charge of arrangements. |
| Bare | John “Ralph” | 15 Jun 1919 | 19 Jan 2000 | John “”Ralph”” Bare, 80, was remembered at funeral services held Jan. 23 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Chet Parker officiated. Entombment followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum of Prayer. Mr. Bare was born in Ashe County to Rinzo and Minnie Pruitt Bare. He is survived by his wife, Jerrie M. Bare; one daughter, Audrey Hatfield, Anderson, Ind.; one step- daughter, Kethia Benfield, Laurel Springs; three step-sons, Kenneth Pruitt, Gastonia, Larry Tibbs, Pennsylvania, and Lee Bare, Maine; one sister, Blanche Rose, Churchville, Md.; and a number of other survivors. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Colvard | Jess Emmit | 2 Feb 1932 | 19 Jan 2000 | Jess Emmitt Colvard, 67, was remembered at funeral services held Jan. 22 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson. Rev. Randall Greene and Rev. Doug Halsey officiated. Burial followed in Chestnut Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery. Mr. Colvard was born in Ashe County to Howard and Ruby Sturgill Colvard. He was a retired truck driver and a recipient of the Million Mile Safe Driving Award. He is survived by his wife, Shelba Sexton Colvard; three sons, Peyton Colvard and wife, Angie, Crumpler, Shane Colvard and wife, Dana, Jefferson, and Dewayne Colvard and wife, Lisa, Statesville; one daughter, Susan Roark and husband, Kyle, Fleetwood; four sisters, Dawn Vannoy, West Jefferson, Mollie Gambill, Crumpler, Wendell Halsey, Mouth of Wilson, Va., and Lois Parker, Smithfield; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Chestnut Hill Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o Ruth Barnes, 144 Clifton Road, Crumpler, NC 28617 or to the New River Volunteer Fire Department. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Mabe | James Cecil “J.C.” | 19 Jan 2000 | James Cecil “J.C.” Mabe, age 70, died Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2000 in Saint Peter’s Hospital in Albany, N.Y. Mr. Mabe was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served in the United States Army and was a member of the American Legion in Albany, N.Y. He worked for the U.S. Postal Service in Albany for many years. Surviving are three sisters, Dorothy Martin, Roanoke, Bertha Reeves, Marion, and Helen Coley, Wytheville; three brothers, Charles M. Mabe Sr., Oxford, Penn., William R. “Bill” Mabe, Wytheville, and Hurley “June” Mabe, Marion; a very special friend, Ethel Karras of Albany, N.Y. Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 22, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Father Robert Krenik officiating. Burial will follow in Attoway Cemetery where military rites will be conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| McConell | Edna Greer Sharpe | 7 Feb 1911 | 20 Jan 2000 | Edna Greer Sharpe McConell, 88, formerly of Lansing, was remembered at funeral services held Jan. 22 at Meeks Funeral Chapel in Muncie, Ind. Burial followed in Akron, Ohio. Mrs. McConell was born in Ashe County to Harrison and Elzina Greer. She was preceded in death by her first husband, James Sharpe; and her second husband, Walter McConell. She is survived by one son, James Sharpe Jr., Muncie, Ind.; one twin sister, Esther Little, Warrensville; and numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Meeks Funeral Home of Muncie, Ind. was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Elliott | Spencer | 1 Sep 1920 | 20 Jan 2000 | Spencer Elliott, 79, was remembered at funeral services held Jan. 23 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Rev. Bruce Roten, Rev. Earl Barker and Rev. Junior Miller officiated. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Elliott was born in Ashe County to Joseph and Zina Joines Elliott. He was retired from Sprague Electric Company. He is survived by his wife, Edith Elliott; one daughter, Patsy Miller Blevins, Jefferson; two sons, Larry Elliott, Lansing, and Carroll Elliott, Todd; two sisters, Opal Stansberry, Lansing, Jewel Hutchens, High Point; four grandchildren, Bill Elliott, Gina Jones, Sharon Elliott and Michael Elliott; one great-grandchild, Aaron Jones; and four step-great-grandchildren. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Curtis | Eleanor Maxwell | 20 Jan 2000 | Eleanor Maxwell Curtis, age 88, of Harrisonburg, Va., died Thursday morning, January 20, 2000, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Marilyn and Metro Lazorack. She was the widow of J.L. Curtis. Besides her daughter and son-in-law, she is survived by two sons and a daughter-in-law, Nick and Patsy Curtis of Lenoir, N.C., and Eric Curtis of Patterson, N.C.; three grandchildren; four great-great-grandchildren; a sister, Carolyn Johnson; and a half- sister, Shirley Humbert of Piney Creek, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday Morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will be at the Funeral Home at 10:30 a.m. Saturday. | |
| Dean | Clinton C. | 20 Jan 2000 | Clinton C. Dean, age 95, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Dean was born in Smyth County to the late Cloyed and Julie Overbay Dean. He worked at Brunswick for several years and farmed after his retirement. He was a very devoted Christian. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Dean; and two daughters, Elizabeth and Charlotte Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Mrs. Russell (Wilma) Farrington, Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Charles E. and Ruby Dean, Marion; one sister, Virginia Crowder, Madison, N.C.; two brothers, Claude Dean and Rev. William Dean, both of Marion; three grandchildren, Larry Dean, Garry Dean, and Michael Farrington; five great- grandchildren, Lisa Crockett, Dana Dean, Travis Dean, Cheyenne Dean, and Joshua Dean; two great-great-grandchildren, Brian Crockett and Tyler Crockett. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Jan. 23, in Bradley’s Funeral Home with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Entombment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. tonight at the funeral home. Bradley’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Gross | Dale Arnold | 20 Jan 2000 | Dale Arnold Gross, age 53, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He is survived by his stepmother, Lois Gross of Atkins; one brother, Darrell Gross of Atkins; five sisters, Goldie Wolfe, Charlene Hall and Penny Gross, all of Marion, Barbara White of Rural Retreat, and Rose Turner of Martinsville; two stepbrothers, Alfred Honaker of Atkins, and Arthur Honaker of Bland; three stepsisters, Connie Moore of Marion, Attie Perkins of Atkins, and Nancy Jefferson of Ivanhoe; a special niece, Tonya Perkins; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Saturday, Jan. 22, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Marion Boggs officiating. Burial was in Mt. Zion Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hash | Addie Carless | 20 Jan 2000 | Addie Carless Hash, age 91, formerly of Rural Retreat, died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2000 at his home in the Maples Retirement Center in Bluefield, W.Va. Mr. Hash was born in Grayson County, the son of the late Watson and Nannie Halsey Hash. He was an avid bowler in the Senior Bowling Leagues in Bluefield, W.Va., and Marion. He was preceded in death by his wife, Kansas Lester Hash. Surviving are several nieces, nephews, greatnieces, greatnephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held today, Feb. 2, at 2 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Tom Hughes officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the charity of one”s choice. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m. today at the funeral home. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hughes | Melanie Diane | 20 Jan 2000 | Melanie Diane Hughes, age 28, died Thursday, Jan. 20, 2000 at her home in Abingdon. Mrs. Hughes had lived most of her life in Smyth County before moving to Abingdon 3 1/2 years ago. She was a 1989 graduate of Marion Senior High School. She is survived by her husband, Timothy Hughes; two daughters, Laken Nichole Moore, Chilhowie, and Stephanie Lynn Hamm, Sugar Grove; her mother, Nancy Snyder, Mountain City, Tenn.; her father, Carl “Gene” Billings, Marion; her stepfather, Wayne Snyder, Mountain City, Tenn.; her stepmother, Kay Billings, Marion; one brother, Donald W. Snyder, Mountain City, Tenn.; one sister, Missy K. Billings, Marion; her maternal grandmother, Mrs. Howard (Lucy) Richardson, Sugar Grove; her maternal grandfather, James Grover Cox, Marion. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Jan. 23, at 2 p.m. in the Calvary Baptist Church in Marion with the Rev. Marion Boggs officiating. Burial followed in the Slemp Cemetery. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Redd | Timothy Gerald | 20 Jan 2000 | Timothy Gerald Redd, age 32, of 411 McKee Rd., Manitee, Michigan, and formerly of Alleghany County, died Thursday, January 20, 2000, at the Spectrum Health Center in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca B. Redd of the home; three daughters, Artisha, Ashley and Latasha Redd, all of the home; his father and step-mother, Stanley and Angela Redd of Sparta; one brother, Rodney Redd of Sparta, and one half- brother, Stanley Justin Redd, Jr., of Sparta. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the White Plains Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, and at other times at the home of Stanley and Angela Redd, 725 New Haven Rd., Sparta. | |
| Snider | Robert “Bobby” | 20 Jan 2000 | Robert “Bobby” Snider Sr., age 65, died Thursday, Jan 20, 2000 at his home in Glade Spring. Mr. Snider was a son of the late Ralph and Ruth Snider and a member of Mount Zion United Methodist Church. He retired from East Tennessee Natural Gas Co., after 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ralph “R.C.” Snider Jr. Surviving are his wife, Joan Shupe Snider; one son, Robert “Robbie” Snider of Meadowview; one daughter, Rea Jenkins of Abingdon; three sisters, Mrs. George (Catherine) Walker, Mrs. Thomas (Louise) Cullop and Mrs. Dempsey (Dorothy) Odham, all of Marion; six grandchildren, Brandon Browning, Derrick and Daniel Snider, and Haley, William and Elizabeth Jenkins; several nieces and nephews; a daughter-in-law, Robin Snider, Meadowview; son-in-law, Richard Jenkins of Abingdon. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Jan 23, at 2 p.m. in Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage and the Rev. Dan Jividen officiating. Burial was in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. Memorial contributions may be sent to Mount Zion United Methodist Church, c/o Catherine Deese, 580 Fowler St., Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Snider | Robert “Bobby” | 20 Jan 2000 | Robert “Bobby” Snider Sr., age 65, died Thursday, Jan 20, 2000 at his home in Glade Spring. He was preceded in death by his parents, Ralph and Ruth Snider and a brother, Ralph “R.C.” Snider Jr. Mr. Snider was a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church and retired from East Tennessee Natural Gas Company after 35 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Joan Shupe Snider of Glade Spring; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert “Robbie” and Robin Snider of Meadowview; one daughter and son-in-law, Rea and Richard Jenkins of Abingdon; six grandchildren: Brandon Browning, Derrick and Daniel Snider, and Haley, William and Elizabeth Jenkins; three sisters, Mrs. George “Catherine” Walker, Mrs. Thomas “Louise” Cullop and Mrs. Dempsey “Dorothy” Odham, all of Marion; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Jan 23, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike sage and the Rev. Dan Jividen officiating. Burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church, c/o Catherine Deese, 580 Fowler St., Marion, VA 24354. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Funeral Home. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Kinney | Drucilla Alverda | 12 Feb 1950 | 21 Jan 2000 | Drucilla Alverda Kinney, better known as Sandy, 49, was remembered at funeral services held Jan. 24 at Sugar Grove Baptist Church. Rev. Earl Woods officiated. Burial followed in the Perry Cemetery. Mrs. Kinney was born in Baltimore, Md. to William Gilbert and Osa Bessie Perry Martin. She is survived by her husband, Stephen Michael Kinney; one son, Timothy Vance of the home; two daughters, Marie Capps, Sophia, and Dawn Mishoe, Archdale; one brother, Delmer “Ted” Martin, Baltimore, Md.; one sister, Nancy Binder, Westminster, Md.; and four grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to the Kinney Family, 4380 Eugene St., Sophia, NC 27350. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Ingo | Herbert Wayne “Hub” | 21 Jan 2000 | Herbert Wayne “Hub” Ingo, age 83, of Ivanhoe, and a recent resident of Wytheville Manor, died Friday, Jan. 21, 2000 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. Mr. Ingo was born in Wythe County, the son of the late Christopher Columbus Ingo and Florence Miller Ingo and was preceded in death by a sister, Della Alley, five brothers, Harold, Pat, Thomas, Ray and Jay Ingo. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II where he participated in Operation Overlord, D-Day 1945 and was awarded the Purple Heart. He was a member of IVA Lodge #173, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, the Rebekah Lodge, Encampment, Ivanhoe Masonic Lodge #235, A.F. & A.M., the Roanoke Scottish Rite and Kazim Temple. Surviving are one sister, Rivers Ingo of Wytheville Manor; two brothers, Glen Ingo of Ivanhoe, and Clyde Ingo of Marion; a special nephew, Barry Ingo of England; numerous other nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 24, at 11 a.m. at the Reese Funeral Chapel with Mr. Jack King officiating. Interment followed in the Odd Fellows Cemetery in Ivanhoe. American Legion Post #9 conducted graveside military honors. IVA Lodge #173, I.O.O.F. and the Ivanhoe Masonic Lodge #235 A.F. & A. M., conducted memorial services Sunday night, Jan. 23. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Roten | Howard Fieldon | 24 Nov 1938 | 22 Jan 2000 | Howard Fieldon Roten, 61, was remembered at funeral services held Jan 25 at Calvary Freewill Baptist Church. Rev. Ted Reynolds and Rev. Russell Sheets officiated. Serving as pallbearers were Bobby McKiddy, Daniel Rutherford, Ronald Roten, Barry Roten, Adam Roten, Carlos Taylor and Gary Roten. Burial followed in Calvary Cemetery. Mr. Roten was born in Ashe County to Fieldon David and Flossie Jordan Roten. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one sister, Bobbie Lee Roten. He is survived by his wife, Clara Sheets Roten; one son, Ronnie Lee Roten, Crumpler; one daughter, Cynthia Lynn Rutherford, Fleetwood; three brothers, Homer Roten and Robert Roten, both of Glendale Springs and Herman Roten, West Jefferson; five sisters, Lou Ella Staley, Fay Roten and Billie Jean Miller, Glendale Springs, Hallie Bell, Mulberry and Helen Snyder, Millers Creek; six grandchildren, Cindy McKiddy, Daniel Rutherford, Jessica Rutherford, Amanda Roten, Kimberly Roten and Ronald Roten; and one great-grandchild, Shawn Lee McKiddy; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Calvary Freewill Baptist Church, 3109 Old Wilkesboro Rd., Jefferson, NC 28640. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Blevins | Don Wayne | 22 Jan 2000 | Mr. Don Wayne Blevins, age 62, of 105 Cobblestone Court, Anderson, S.C., died Saturday, January 22, 2000, in the Anderson Area Medical Center in Anderson, S.C. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Doris Mills Blevins of the home; two sons, Stephen Blevins and Scott Blevins, both of High Point, N.C.; two step-sons, Rev. Jack Newton of Louisville, Ky., and Jimmy Newton of Anderson, S.C.; two brothers, Clay Blevins of Trinity, N.C., and Walter Blevins of High Point, N.C; two sisters, Betty Sykes of Asheboro, N.C., and Lillie Glasco of Sparta; one grandchild; six step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 12:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, with burial in the Pleasant Home Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. The family will also receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening at the McDougald Funeral Home in Anderson, S.C. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home is in Charge of the local arrangements. | |
| Collins | Albert L. “Jack” | 22 Jan 2000 | Albert L. “Jack” Collins, age 78, of Saltville, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Mr. Collins was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Helen Thompson Collins; two sons, Bobby Collins and Kenneth Collins, both of Saltville; three daughters, Debbie Poe of Chilhowie, and Janice Robbins and Bertha Sykes, both of Saltville; four brothers, Otis Collins of Saltville, Carl Collins and George Collins, both of Roanoke, and Harold Collins of Chilhowie; nine sisters, Bessie Collins, Ruth Duncan, Iowa Terry and Lola Repass, all of Saltville, Minnie Barbour, Pearl Dickerson, Ella Vaughn and Vernia Vaughn, all of Kingsport, and Nina Breedlove of Glade Spring; seven grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Jan. 24, at 8 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Dunn officiating. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 11 a.m. in Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Eggers | Vada P. | 22 Jan 2000 | Vada P. Eggers, age 85, of Damascus, died Saturday, Jan. 22, 2000 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mrs. Eggers was born in Rock Creek, N.C., a daughter of the late James and Janie Roark Potter, and lived in Damascus most of her life. She was the widow of the Rev. I. Blaine Eggers and a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church in Glade Spring. She was also preceded in death by three brothers. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Dennis (Lavone) Widener and Mrs. Bert (Brenda) Snodgrass, both of Damascus; two sisters, Ella Price of West Jefferson, N.C., and Mary Buchanan of Mountain City, Tenn.; three grandsons, Scottie Widener, Travis Dyson and Brent Dyson; one great-grandson, Tyler Widener; one great-granddaughter, Kaylee Widener; granddaughter-in-law, Robin Widener; several nieces and nephews; sons-in-law, Dennis Widener and Bert Snodgrass. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 2 p.m. in Pleasant View Baptist Church with Herman Widener, the Rev. Carl Wilson, the Rev. Tim Stevens and the Rev. Roger Boyer officiating. Burial was in Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sidden | Ruby Mary | 22 Jan 2000 | Ruby Mary Sidden, age 67, of 528 North Main St. Sparta, N.C.,died Saturday evening, January 22, 2000, at her home. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Ethel and Steve Gentry of Hays, N.C.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Harrol and Velma Blevins of Independence, Va., and Johnnie and Debbie Blevins of Fuquay-Varina, N.C.; two brothers, Clifton and Oliver Sidden of Sparta; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild; four step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Laurel Glen Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. The family will be at the home of Ethel and Steve Gentry, 3274 Airport Rd., Hays, N.C. | |
| Brown | Pauline Cornett | 23 Jan 2000 | Pauline Cornett Brown, age 86, of Jonesborough, Tenn., died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2000 at Johnson City Medical Center Hospital following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Brown was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl Cornett of Marion. As a child she attended a one room schoolhouse in Laurel Springs. She received her Bachelor of Science degree from William & Mary College in Williamsburg. She taught Home Economics at Marion High School. Mrs. Brown married the Rev. Paul E. Brown and accepted her husband’s calling to the ministry as her own calling. With her husband, she served in Methodist churches in Massachusetts, Indiana, New Jersey, Virginia and Tennessee, both in the gracious services of a minister’s wife and as a talented teacher working with all age levels from kindergarten to adult. She served as children’s director for the Oak Ridge District of Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church. Mrs. Brown and her husband, Dr. Paul E. Brown Sr., served as the pastor’s family at Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church in Johnson City, Tenn., 1973-79. Upon retirement in 1989 from Holston Conference, they were made the Past Emeritus family of Munsey. Mrs. Brown was a member of the Fellowship Sunday School class. She and her husband were delegates to three World Methodist Conferences in London and Oxford, England and Denver, Colo. She was a member of the Bible Study Fellowship in Kingsport, Tenn., and a member of the Gold Club of William & Mary College. A major emphasis of her life was the organization, empowerment and strengthening of women in the local church. She served as an officer in the United Methodist Women locally and as a conference officer. She was awarded a life membership twice in the Holston Conference for United Women for the service. She served as Dean of Holston Conference School of Missions. Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by three sisters, one brother and a great-granddaughter. She is survived by her husband, Paul E. Brown Sr.; four children and spouses, Dr. and Mrs. Paul E. Brown Jr., Johnson City, Tenn., Dr. and Mrs. Don Hodge, Melbourne, Fla., Mr. and Mrs. Jack Bauserman, M.B.A., Manassas, and Dr. and Mrs. Sam Brown, Portsmouth; 11 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three sisters, Margaret Worley, Blacksburg, Ruby Garnett, Crozett, and Louise Warren, Marion; one sister-in-law, Thelma Aker, Chilhowie; a host of nieces and nephews. Interment was held Tuesday, Jan. 25, at 4 p.m. at Monte Vista Burial Park. A reception of friends and family was held from 6 to 7 p.m. in the Sanctuary and again following the Service of Celebration which was held from 7 to 8 p.m. at Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church. Pastors John Ripley and Wayne Cummings officiated the services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that all memorial contributions be made to the Munsey Memorial United Methodist Church Building Fund, 201 E. Market St., Johnson City, Tenn. 37601. Appalachian Funeral Home in Johnson City, Tenn., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lockey | Betty Lyons | 23 Jan 2000 | 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 | |
| Mutter | James, Jr. “Jim” | 23 Jan 2000 | James “Jim” Mutter Sr., age 65, of Saltville, died Sunday, Jan. 23, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mary Dean Mutter of Saltville; his ex-wife, Cora Lee Cregger of Saltville; one daughter, Janet Lee Hess of Chilhowie; three sons, James A. Mutter Jr., Ricky Dean Mutter and Freeman Lee Mutter, all of Saltville; five sisters, Marie Hall, Patricia Raines and Elizabeth Finch, all of Bristol, Rosemary Smithson of Bluff City, Tenn., and Birdie Ratliff of Chilhowie; four brothers, William Mutter of Bristol, George Mutter and Frank Mutter, both of Abingdon, and Joseph Mutter of Valdosta, Ga.; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 26, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Steve Hutton officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Community Cemetery in Ceres. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wymer | Annie | 23 Jan 2000 | Annie Wymer, age 87, died Sunday, Jan 23, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Wymer was preceded in death by her husband, William “Bill” Wymer and was also a member of the Matson Chapel of the Stone Memorial Presbyterian Church. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, JoAnn and C.L. Shuler, Marion; one very devoted and loving granddaughter, Michelle Shuler; a very loving grandson, Pastor Rick Shuler. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan 25, in Bradley’s Funeral Home with Pastor Rick Shuler officiating. Interment followed in Rowland Cemetery. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Arnold | Bertha Naomi | 22 Jul 1905 | 24 Jan 2000 | Bertha Naomi Arnold, 94, was remembered at funeral services held Jan. 26 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Russell Sheets and Rev. Phillip Pogue officiated. Burial followed in Holy Trinity Episcopal Church Cemetery. Mrs. Arnold was born in Ashe County to Johnny and Nancy Blevins Pope. She is survived by one daughter, Pearl Commer, Pennsylvania; a dear friend and caregiver, Thelma Testerman, Glendale Springs; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Cole | Frank Walter | 24 Jan 2000 | Frank Walter Cole, age 89, of Chilhowie, died Monday, Jan. 24, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Cole was born in Washington County and was the son of the late James Albert Hugh and Eunice (Dolly) Edmondson Cole. He was also preceded in death by his wife Ada Blevins Cole. He retired from Olin Matheson in Saltville after 32 years of service. After retiring, he traded cattle and farmed. He was a member of the Mountain View United Methodist Church and Chilhowie Masonic Lodge #250 A.F. & A.M., and received his 50 year pin in 1999. Surviving are one son, Dr. Jack D. Cole, Abingdon; three grandchildren, James (Jay) Albert Hugh Cole II, Chilhowie, the Rev. Anthony Dean Cole, Oneida, Tenn., and Jennifer Deskins Keuls, Harrisonburg; five great-grandchildren, Robbie Phillips, Katie Cole, Amanda Cole, Sammy Cole and Quinton Keuls. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Jan. 28, at 2 p.m. in Mountain View United Methodist Church with Mr. Cole’s grandson Rev. Anthony Dean Cole, and Pastor John H. Graham officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Graveside rites were conducted by Chilhowie Masonic Lodge #250 A.F. & A.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Mountain View United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1722, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Parsons | Bays Erett | 24 Jan 2000 | Bays Erett Parsons, age 85, of 88 Mt. Carmel Road, Sparta, N.C., died Monday, January 24, 2000, in the Twin County Regional Medical Center in Galax, Va. He is survived by one daughter, Hilda P. Wagoner of Winston-Salem, N.C.; two grandchildren and spouses, Paula and Chip Miller of Wilkesboro, N.C., and Greg and Rita Wagoner of Piney Creek, N.C.; four great- grandchildren, Lindsay and Lauren Wagoner of Piney Creek, and Gordon and Cullen Miller of Wilkesboro, N.C.; one brother and sister-in-law, Cole and Vella Parsons of Sparta; one sister, Luna Parsons Ammons of Winston-Salem, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his wife, Stella Osborne Parsons. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, Janury 27, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Osborne Memorial Cemetery. Masonic rites will be conducted by the Piney Creek Masonic Lodge #432. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers will be appreciated or Memorial Contributions may be made to the Osborne Memorial Baptist Church, c/o Reba Osborne, 150 Burton Lane, Piney Creek, N.C. 28663 or to the Piney Creek Methodist Church Cemetery, c/o Larry Hash, 719 Garavey Road, Piney Creek, N.C. 28663. | |
| Miller | Mary Elizabeth | 13 Jul 1913 | 25 Jan 2000 | Mary Elizabeth Miller, 86, was remembered at funeral services held Jan. 30 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Bill Ballou officiated. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. Ms. Miller was born in Grassy Creek. She was a homemaker. She is survived by one daughter, Pauline Carmine, New Castle, Del. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Sale | Donna | 14 Nov 1929 | 25 Jan 2000 | Donna Davis Sale, age 70, of Roanoke, formerly of Marion, died Tuesday, Jan 25, 2000. Mrs. Sale was born on Nov 14, 1929, the oldest of six children born to the late Clyde and Iris Davis of Pungo, N.C. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 42 years, Charles “Chuck” Sale. Mrs. Sale was a 1947 graduate of Smithdeal-Massey Business College in Richmond. She was employed by the Olin Matheson Chemical Corporation in Saltville for 10 years. Surviving are a son, Charles “Wally” Sale III of Newport News; two daughters, Donita Sale Peverall of Salem, and Cheryle Sale Harvey and husband Kim of Bristol, Tenn.; six grandchildren, Matthew, Ian and Leslie Sale, Judson “Judd” Peverall, Tyler and Dylan Harvey; three sisters, Carla Davis Bruce and husband Walter of Washington N.C., Thelma Davis Terry and husband Bill of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Anna Davis Gallegher and husband George “Slip” of Tallahassee, Fla.; two brothers, Clyde W. Davis Jr. and wife Gloria of Raleigh, N.C., and Gary E. Davis and wife “B.J.” of Arnold, Md; a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Jan 29, at 1 p.m. at Oakey’s North Chapel in Roanoke with Michael Carter, minister, officiating. Interment will follow in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations be made in Donna’s name to the American Cancer Society or to the Dale Ridge Church of Christ in Roanoke, c/o Michael Carter, Minister. Oakey’s North Chapel in Roanoke is in charge of arrangements. |
| Anderson | Arlie Holmes “Edward” | 6 Aug 1926 | 26 Jan 2000 | Arlie Holmes (Edward) Anderson, age 73, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Mr. Anderson was born Aug. 6, 1926, the son of the late James A. and Mary Thelma Patterson Anderson. He was married to the late Eulis Rogers Anderson of Marion, formerly of Boydton. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Army and retired from Radford Army Ammunition Plant in 1989. Mr. Anderson was a member of the Francis Marion VFW Post #4667 and the Marion Church of God. He is survived by one son, Roger A. Anderson of Boydton; three sisters, Dorothy A. Stevenson of Saltville, Shirley A. Helton of Marion, and Linda A. Doyle of Wytheville; three brothers, Robert M. Anderson, John C. Anderson and Neal Anderson, all of Marion. Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 29, at 10 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Alley officiating. The committal service will be held Sunday, Jan. 30, at 2 p.m. a Fields United Methodist Church Cemetery near Boydton. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
| Bouchelle | Alvin | 8 May 1958 | 26 Jan 2000 | Alvin Bouchelle, 41, was remembered at funeral services held Jan. 31 at Miller Funeral Chapel in North Wilkesboro. Rev. Ronnie Millsaps and Allen Bouchelle officiated. Burial followed in Fishing Creek Arbor Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Bouchelle was born in Wilkes County to Odell Mastin and Florence Edna Call Bouchelle. He was a carpenter. He is survived by his wife, Diane Riddle Bouchelle, Boone; three daughters, Jennifer Bouchelle, Wilkesboro and Jettie Bouchelle and Danielle Bouchelle, both of Boone; his parents of North Wilkesboro; six brothers, Kenneth Hayes, Jonesville, James Hayes, North Wilkesboro, Wayne Bouchelle, Wilkesboro, Allen Bouchelle, Edgewater, Md., and John Bouchelle and David Bouchelle, both of Annapolis, Md.; two sisters, Carol Williams, Bradenton, Fla., and Jettie Sizemore, Winston- Salem. Memorials may be made to the College Fund of Mr. Bouchelle”s Children through the State Employee’s Credit Union, PO Box 700, Wilkesboro, NC 28697. Miller Funeral Service of North Wilkesboro was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Cornett | Walter V. | 26 Jan 2000 | Walter V. Cornett Sr., age 72, died Wednesday, Jan. 26, 2000 in Catawba Hospital in Catawba. Mr. Cornett was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Hattie Riggles Cornett of Martinsville; three daughters, Linda C. Shields of Martinsville, and Sheila C. Roope of Petersburg, and Barbara Pierce of Marion; five sons, Walter V. Cornett Jr., Marion, Donald V. Cornett and Walter E. Cornett, both of Bassett, Robert Vance Cornett of Rural Retreat, and Eddie Wayne Pierce of Marion; five sisters, Nedaro Authenrieth of Atkins, Viola McElroy of Atlanta, Ga., Lena McMillan of Fountain Valley, Calif., Carmen Henley of Florida and Virginia Dare Poff of Greensboro, N.C.; two brothers, Sherwood Cornett of Marion, and Robert “Kyle” Cornett of Bristol; 11 grandchildren; two great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 29, at 1 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Eddie Beck officiating. Burial will follow in Anderson Hill Cemetery in Troutdale where full military rites will be conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post #4667. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Trivette | Mary Ella | 26 Jul 1909 | 27 Jan 2000 | Mary Ella Snyder Trivette, 90, was remembered at funeral services held Jan 30 at Zionville Baptist Church. Rev. Carl Johnson officiated. Burial followed in the Zionville Church Cemetery. Mrs. Trivette was born in the Tamarack community of Watauga County to the late Stillman and Lula Thomas Snyder. She was a homemaker and a member of Zionville Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dewey Clayton Trivette; three grandchildren; one sister, Lizzie Cook; and two brothers, Charlie Snyder and Earl Snyder. She is survived by two daughters, Cora Leigh Oliver and husband, Robert, and Pauline Roark and husband, Joe, all of Creston; two sons, George Trivette and wife, Ann, Zionville, and Bert Trivette and wife, Janette, Mountain City, Tenn.; three sisters, Cleo Baird, Johnson City, Tenn., Josephine Snyder, Mountain City, Tenn. and Edna Haga and husband, Bud, Bristol, Tenn.; one brother, John Snyder, Mountain City, Tenn.; 15 grandchildren and 25 loving great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Hampton Funeral Service was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Edmondson | Margaret Irene | 27 Jan 2000 | Margaret Irene Edmondson, age 72, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2000 at her home in Friendship community. Ms. Edmondson was born in Radford, a daughter of the late Isaac and Margaret Cole Edmondson. She had lived in the Friendship community for the past 50 years. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church where she was a song leader, teacher, WMU leader, librarian and held many other positions. She was employed as a seamstress for more than 30 years with Harwood Manufacturing Co. She was preceded in death by two brothers, William C. and Charles E. Edmondson. Surviving are two brothers, James R. Edmondson of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Roy H. Edmondson of Bel Air, Md.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Jan. 30, at 1:30 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with burial in Mountain View Baptist Cemetery. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Jackson | Stella M. | 27 Jan 2000 | Stella M. Jackson, age 82, of Saltville, died Thursday, Jan. 27, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Surviving are a brother, Ervin Jackson of Saltville; two sisters, Roxie Davenport of Tannersville, and Sylvia Woodward of Saltville; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted Friday, Jan. 28, at 2 p.m. in Elizabeth Cemetery with the Rev. Clarence Frye officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Saltville Rescue Squad. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Dillman | Ruby Lee Smith | 19 Jan 1906 | 28 Jan 2000 | Ruby Lee Smith Dillman, age 94, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2000. Mrs. Dillman was born Jan. 19, 1906 in Smyth County, near Nebo in Rich Valley. She married Gardner Holmes Dillman on Dec. 13, 1925. She is survived by her son, Rodney H. Dillman, Troutville; her daughter, Gertrude C. Fleshman, Roanoke; one sister, Hazel L. Calhoun, Oak Hill, W.Va.; grandchildren, William D. Arrington and wife Teri, Rodney S. Dillman, Ashley I. Dillman, Jessica K. Dillman, Barrett H. Dillman; their mother, Jackie Singleton; great-grandchildren, Kristi M. Arrington, Corey W. Arrington, and Casey T. Arrington; several nieces and nephews; a special friend, Carol S. Wickersham, Troutville. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 31, at 11 a.m. at Rader Funeral Home in Daleville with interment at Rose Lawn Cemetery at 2 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that contributions be made to Botetourt County Public Schools Education Foundation Inc., 143 Poor Farm Road, Fincastle, VA 24090, or to a charity of choice. Rader Funeral Home in Daleville and Seaver-Brown Funeral Service were in charge of arrangements. |
| Hughes | Paul Murdock | 8 Aug 1913 | 28 Jan 2000 | Paul Murdock Hughes, 86, was remembered at funeral services held Jan. 30 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Kenneth Morris officiated. Burial followed in Burkett Family Cemetery. Mr. Hughes was born in Cumberland County to Murdock Hughes and Jane Wishart Hughes. He was a salesman for a sporting goods store. He is survived by his wife, Polly McNeill Hughes of the home; and several nieces and nephews. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Avery | Barbara Mary Goodwin | 3 Jan 1919 | 28 Jan 2000 | Barbara Mary Goodwin Avery, 81, will be remembered at a memorial service in April in Arms Cemetery in Shelbourne Falls, Mass. Mrs. Avery was born in Fremont, Ind. to Warren O. Goodwin and Louise Carroll Powers Goodwin. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Burton Wright Avery. She is survived by three sons, John C. Avery and Peter H. Avery, both of Jefferson, and Kirk B. Avery, Denver, Colo.; a daughter, Karen Solon, Falls Church, Va.; a brother, Charles W. Goodwin, California; a sister, Ann E. Dole, Massachusetts; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Ashe, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Howell | Francis K. “Dix” III | 12 Nov 1921 | 28 Jan 2000 | Francis K. “Dix” Howell III, age 78, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2000 at his home in Colonial Heights. Mr. Howell was born on Nov. 12, 1921 in Pittsburgh, Penn., the son of the late Frank and Myra Howell. He was a native of Richmond. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Janet Banks Howell; a brother, Richard Howell; a son, Robert Francis Howell; and a stepson, Roger Gene Roe. Mr. Howell was a First Lieutenant in the Army Corps of Engineers, a veteran of World War II, and held a private pilot’s license. He was a 1944 honor graduate of Virginia Tech with a BS in Mechanical Engineering. He was a Certified Professional Engineer and past president and owner of the Frank Howell Company. Mr. Howell was an avid swimmer, tennis player, and an active member of the Willow Oaks Country Club. He was also a member of the Hopewell Moose Lodge and served as president of the Dunlop Farms Condominium Association. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Helen Rouse Howell of Colonial Heights, formerly of Chilhowie; one daughter, Joan Howell of California; two sons, Steven B. Howell and wife Linda of Mechanicsville, and Dr. Malcolm L. Howell and wife Debra of Richmond; one stepson, Edward M. Roe and wife Nancy of Sutherland; five stepdaughters, Brenda Meade and husband Charles of Chester, Linda Bryant and husband Robert, Sandy Smith, Carolyn Jones and husband Michael, all of Colonial Heights, and Teresa Witte and husband Chris of Hanover; stepdaughter-in-law, Nancy Roe of Colonial Heights; one sister, Anne Allen of Sagamore Beach, Mass.; 18 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Dorothy Poe and husband Bud, and Ruth McClure and husband Ken, all of Chilhowie. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 31, at 2 p.m. at J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home with the Rev. Marshall O. Bonds officiating. Internment was at Southlawn Memorial Park in Prince George. J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home in Petersburg was in charge of arrangements. |
| Osborne | Allen Stuart | 17 Feb 1923 | 28 Jan 2000 | Allen Stuart Osborne, age 76, died Friday, Jan 28, 2000 at his home in Ripplemead. Mr. Osborne was born in Quarry, Smyth County, on Feb 17, 1923, the son of the late Archie S. and Lillie Hogston Osborne. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy in World War II and a retired employee of Sears Service Department. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Eleanor Sessor Osborne and a daughter, Alisha Chiemi Osborne. Surviving are two sons, John F. Osborne of Burke, and Marcus A. Osborne of Denver, Colo.; three daughters, Debra J. Osborne of Ripplemead, Bobbi D. Osborne of Radford, and Nancy O. Altizer of Chester; one brother, Scott G. Osborne of Fairmont, W.Va.; one sister, Kathleen Roberts of Saltville; one grandson, Joseph J. Osborne of Radford. Graveside services will be conducted today, Feb 2, at 2 p.m. in the Birchlawn Abbey mausoleum chapel in Pearisburg. There will be no public visitation. Kendall Funeral Home in Pembroke is in charge of arrangements. |
| Lewis | Starlene Bare “Star” | 24 Aug 1951 | 28 Jan 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. |
| Bear | David Franklin | 28 Jan 2000 | David Franklin Bear, age 80, of Atkins, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2000 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Bear was a member of the Davis Memorial United Methodist Church and was a past member of the Board of Trustees. He was a lifetime resident of Atkins and was a 1937 graduate of Atkins High School. Mr. Bear was a member of the Atkins Ruritan Club and served as Club President. He served as Zone Governor, District Governor, and National Director for Ruritan National. He also represented the Atkins District on the Smyth County Board of Supervisors for six years. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Charmie G. Bear of Atkins; one son and daughter-in-law, David F. “Jim” Bear Jr. and wife Betty Jo of Rural Retreat; three daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Sonny Kirk, Debby and Eddie Hanshew, all of Atkins, and Pat and Peter Huber of Pulaski; eight grandchildren, Leigh Hess, Ann Nairn, Mary Beth Carter, Stephen Bear, Joanne Thiessen, James Bear, Jeff Hanshew and Matt Hanshew; five great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 31, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Harry Howe and the Rev. Rita E. White officiating. Burial followed in Mount Carmel Cemetery in Marion. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to the Davis Memorial United Methodist Church, c/o June K. Wheeler, 6284 Lee Highway, Atkins, VA 24311 or the David Bear Memorial Fund for the Atkins School, c/o Alvin Crowder, 5903 Lee Highway, Atkins, VA 24311. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Petersen | Vernon | 28 Jan 2000 | Vernon Petersen, age 89, of Birdmont Health Care Center in Wytheville, died Friday, Jan. 28, 2000. Mrs. Peterson was born in Grayson County, the daughter of the late Lloyd and Hattie Cole Burger. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Peter M. Petersen; one brother, Archie Burger; and one sister, Virginia Traux. She is survived by two sisters, Dorothy Pickle, Rural Retreat, and Bertie Cutler of Camarillo, Calif.; several nieces, nephews, greatnieces and greatnephews. Funeral services were held Monday, Jan. 31, at 2 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Michael Hoyle officiating. Interment followed in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lewis | Eula Roland | 31 Jan 1910 | 29 Jan 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. |
| Bowling | Lillian M. | 31 Jan 1911 | 29 Jan 2000 | Lillian M. Bowling, age 88, of Seven Lakes, N.C., formerly of Princeton, W.Va., died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2000 in Seven Lakes, N.C. Mrs. Bowling was born Jan. 31, 1911, the daughter of the late Jim and Cleive McGuire. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Princeton. She had lived in Seven lakes for the past seven years moving from Princeton. She was preceded in death by her husband, L.G. Bowling Jr., and one son, James M. Bowling. Survivors include one son, L.G. Bowling III and wife Nancy of Seven Lakes, N.C.; one daughter, Mitzi Hundley and husband Walter of Seven Lakes, N.C.; daughter-in-law, Gail Bowling of Winston-Salem, N.C.; seven grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted today, Feb. 2, at 11 a.m. at the Resthaven Park Cemetery in Princeton, W.Va., with the Rev. Clifford Schell officiating. Friends may call at the George W. Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton from 10 a.m. until service time today. Those attending the services are asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:30 a.m. The family requests memorial contributions be made to First Health Hospice, P.O. Box 1956, Pinehurst, N.C. 28370 or Pinehurst United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 4504, Pinehurst, N.C. 28370. George W. Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton, W.Va., is in charge of arrangements. |
| Stewart | Ermond Ray | 14 Nov 1917 | 29 Jan 2000 | Ermond Ray Stewart, 82, was remembered at funeral services held Feb 1 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Ann Tarlton officiated. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Stewart was born in Ashe County. He was a Marine Corp. Veteran. He is survived by his wife, Ann Stewart, Zionville; one daughter, Anita Stewart, Atlanta, Ga.; one son, Ronald Stewart, Boone; and two sisters, Gaye Lewis, Ft. Meyers, Fla., and Bonnie Stuart, Maryland. Memorials may be made to Watauga Memorial Hospital. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Woodie | Clarence Clifford | 18 Oct 1921 | 29 Jan 2000 | Clarence Clifford Woodie was remembered at funeral services held Feb 2 at Bruzdzinski Funeral Home Chapel in Baltimore, Md. Rev. Alan Ray officiated. Burial followed in Holly Hill Cemetery. Mr. Woodie was born in Ashe County to Charlie Woodie and Chessie Sheets Woodie. He is survived by his wife, Reba Woodie; two daughters, Dent Woodie and Debbie Conrad; and three grandchildren, all of Baltimore, Md.; two brothers, John Woodie and Charles Woodie, North Wilkesboro; and five sisters, Gaye McGuire and Iola Richardson, Aberdeen, Md., Mary Severt, Millers Creek, Nancy Black and Lil Neaves, Jefferson. Bruzdzinski Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Privett | Thelma Testerman | 8 Jun 1933 | 29 Jan 2000 | Thelma Testerman Privett, age 66, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2000 at her home in Troutdale. Mrs. Privett was born June 8, 1933 at Grant, the daughter of Neal and Cloie Zina Stone Testerman. She was the widow of Arvel C. Privett. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Maynard and Arlin Privett. Mrs. Privett was a member of Razor Ridge Baptist Church. Surviving are nine daughters and sons-in-law, Connie and Arthur Sherwood, Marion, Bonnie and Robert Pauley, Donnie Privett, Dolly Privett, Ohna and Jim Richardson, Jodie Privett, Kathy and Mike Johnson, Cloie and Lorne Anders, all of Troutdale, Teresa and Ronnie Dolinger, Mouth of Wilson; two sons and daughter-in-law, Lonnie and Margie Privett, Troutdale, and Henry Privett, of the home; five brothers and two sisters-in-law, Don and Betty Testerman, Bill and Mabel Testerman, Buges Testerman, James Testerman, all of Street, Md., Ramon Testerman, Troutdale; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Katherine and Dan Ross, and Anna Mae and Harry Crumrine, all of Street, Md.; special friends of the family, Clarita and Jerry Warren; 15 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today, Feb. 2, at 1 p.m. in Razor Ridge Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Porter and the Rev. Russell Morefield officiating. Interment will be in Burton”s Chapel Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Troutdale Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 160, Troutdale, VA 24378. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence is in charge of arrangements. |
| Garcia | Felipe Ignacia, Jr. | 29 Jan 2000 | Felipe Ignacio Garcia Jr., age 66, of Chilhowie, formerly of Norfolk, died Saturday, Jan. 29, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. There are no immediate survivors. Interment was in National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Shepherd | Lester Carl | 6 Jun 1927 | 30 Jan 2000 | Lester Carl Shepherd, 72, was remembered at funeral services held Feb 4 at Pleasant Chapel Baptist Church. Rev. Tom Stuart and Rev. Larry Shepherd officiated. Burial followed in Pleasant Chapel Cemetery. Mr. Shepherd was born in Ashe County to Dolphus Melvin and Rosa Elliott Shepherd. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Shepherd; two sons, James Douglas Shepherd, Lansing, and Daniel Dolphus Shepherd, Michigan; one daughter, Donna Sue Toliver, Maryland; one brother, Rev. Worth Shepherd, Lansing; two sisters, Minnie Bell Lagu, Massachusetts, and Bessie Osborne, Lansing; seven grandchildren and one great-grandson, Skylar Layne Dillard; and several nieces and nephews. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| DeBord | Moses M., Sr. | 30 Jan 2000 | Moses M. DeBord Sr., age 60, formerly of Laurel, Del., died Sunday, Jan. 30, 2000 at his home in Saltville. Mr. DeBord was preceded in death by his parents, James and Louise DeBord; his father-in-law, Carl Slate; and a son-in-law, Paul Laren Tamosaitis. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Paige Slate DeBord; two sons and daughters-in-law, Moses and Julie DeBord Jr., Laurel, Del., and Mark and Brenda DeBord of Delmar, Del.; two daughters and sons-in-law, Terry TamosaitisRodenbaugh and John Rodenbaugh Sr., Laurel, Del., and Jennifer and Phillip Adkins of Delmar, Md.; 17 grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Bonner and Linda DeBord of Oak Hall, W.Va., and Herschel and Christine DeBord of Bristol; one sister and brother-in-law, Evelyn and George Kelly of Bristol; 18 nieces and nephews; his mother-in-law, Beulah Slate. Funeral services will be conducted today, Feb. 2, at 11 am. at D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with Vernon Olinger officiating. Graveside services will follow at Elizabeth Cemetery. Donations may be sent to Virginia”s Hospice Care, 308 Hickory Ave., Rural Retreat, VA 24368. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hurt | Orla | 30 Jan 2000 | Orla Hurt, 78, was remembered at funeral services held Feb. 6 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Mary Lautenslager and Dr. John Deason officiated. Burial followed in the Senter Cemetery. Mrs. Hurt is survived by her husband, A.B. Hurt Jr.; one daughter, Cheryl Radley; two sisters, Helen Nantz and Ann Orren; and one grandson, Nathaniel Scott Radley. Memorials may be made to Senior Companion Program, PO Box 50, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Woods | Howard Thomas | 30 Jan 2000 | Howard Thomas Woods, age 78, of Saltville, died Sunday, Jan 30, 2000 in Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn. Mr. Woods was the widower of Mattie Mae Woods. Surviving are three sons, Joe Woods and James Woods, both of Saltville, and Danny Woods of Chilhowie; two daughters, Ann Simms and Patricia Woods, both of Saltville; three brothers, Dale Woods of Marion, Edgar Woods of Tennessee and Charles Woods of Glade Spring; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; a special friend, Kathleen Prater. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Feb 1, at 2 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Curtis Duff officiating. Burial was in Glade Spring Baptist Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Brooks | Clarence David | 13 Jan 1923 | 31 Jan 2000 | Clarence David Brooks, 77, was remembered at funeral services held Feb. 3 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Ronnie McMillian, Rev. David Testerman and Rev. Ora Sullivan officiated. Music was provided by Rev. Bill Ballou. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens with Masonic rites. Mr. Brooks was born in Ashe County to Thomas and Mary Stuart Brooks. He is survived by one son, Steve Lewis Brooks, Granite Falls; one sister, Lottie Garrett, Jefferson; one brother, Leonard Brooks, New Castle, Del.; one grandson, Jeff Brooks; two step-granddaughters, Michelle Triplett and Kathy Bowers, Granite Falls; and 10 step-great-grandchildren. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Pruitt | Ricky Jay | 18 Jul 1950 | 31 Jan 2000 | Ricky Jay Pruitt, 49, was remembered at funeral services held Feb. 3 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Dean Shaw and Minister Danny Miller officiated. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Pruitt was born in Ashe County to General and Gladys Combs Pruitt. He is survived by his parents; two brothers, Buford Pruitt, Lansing, and Jerry Lee Pruitt, Wagoner; two sisters, Mildred Rash, Grassy Creek, and Reba Wilcox, Lenoir; and several nieces and nephews. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Haynes | James William | 31 Jan 2000 | James William Haynes, age 82, of Saltville, died Monday, Jan. 31, 2000 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Haynes was a son of the late Fred and Edna Haynes and a retired employee of Olin Matheson Corp. He was a veteran of World War II and a member of Quarry Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by a son, Herbert Haynes. Surviving are his wife, Susie O. Haynes; one son, Tim Haynes of Saltville; four daughters, Eleanor Holmes, Linda Phipps, Teresa Dickens and Tammy Carter, all of Glade Spring; one sister, Nancy Call of Saltville; one brother, Tom Haynes of Saltville; 12 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Feb. 2, at 2 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. R.J. Cullop and the Rev. Jim Wright officiating. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Saltville Rescue Squad. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Rogers | Virginia I. | 31 Jan 2000 | Virginia I. Rogers, age 70, of Damascus, died Monday, Jan 31, 2000 in Grace Healthcare of Abingdon. Mrs. Rogers was born in Russell County, a daughter of the late Giles and Margie Sykes. She had lived in Damascus since 1984 and was a member of the Women”s Auxiliary of the VFW and First Baptist Church in Damascus. Surviving are her husband, Thomas J. Rogers; four daughters, Susan L. Schwartz of Philadelphia, Penn., Sharon L. Rogers of Tokyo, Japan, Shirley A. Franks of Atlanta, Ga., and Christina L. Rogers of Austin, Texas; one sister, Patricia Kendell of Akron, Ohio; three grandchildren, Misty Evan Shine, Brent Thomas Franks and Erin Nicole Franks; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Feb 2, at 2 p.m. in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with David Matlock officiating. A private burial was held in Sunset Memorial Park. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Stevens | Carolyn | 31 Jan 2000 | Carolyn Terry Stevens of 815 Piedmont Ave. , Bristol, Va. , owner and president of a Bristol potato chip company that operated for 67 years, died Monday, Jan 31, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House she was 54. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol and a daughter of the late Payton and Oralee Greene Terry. She was a graduate of Bristol Virginia High School and East Tennessee State University. She was a member of State Street United Methodist Church and attended the Vineyard Christian Fellowship, where she was a member of the Wednesday Morning Women’s Bible Study. She was a former teacher in the Bristol Virginia School System and a former realtor. Terry’s Inc. , which had made potato chips since Mrs. Stevens’ father started the company in 1932, ceased operation in June. Surviving are her husband, Kenneth Edward Stevens; four daughters, Terry S. Henner of Atlanta. Tracy Stevens and Julie S. Little, both of Bristol Virginia, and Jennifer Stevens of Charlotte, N.C.; a son, Jason Stevens of Bristol Tennessee; two sisters, her identical twin Connie Bundy of Abingdon and Patty Kelley of Scottsdale, Ariz.; a brother, John Terry of Bristol Tennessee; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. in State Street United Methodist Church by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Rev. Fred Dearling and Brad Stout will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Stevens was preceded in death by a brother, Charles Terry. Among survivors are sister-in-law Paige Terry; brother-in-law John Bundy; daughter-in-law Lisa Jacobs Stevens; and sons-in-law Joe Henner and Mike Little. Mrs. Stevens will best be remembered as a great mother and grandmother and a friend to many. Pallbearers will be Jay Jones, David Odum, Bob Rose, Duke Kegley, Shawn Asbury and Bill Jackson. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to State Street United Methodist Church or the Vineyard Christian Fellowship. | |
| Edwards | Arnold Burns | 1 Feb 2000 | Arnold Burns Edwards Sr., age 78, of Rural Retreat, died Tuesday, Feb. 1, 2000 in Wythe County Community Hospital. Mr. Edwards was born in Dickenson County, the son of the late Jona and Virgie Owens Edwards. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had worked faithfully for almost 40 years as part owner and proprietor of Edwards Radio, TV Sales & Service in Rural Retreat. He was preceded in death by his first wife, June Miller Edwards and his second wife, Betty Lou Crider Edwards. He is survived by one daughter, Treasa Kay Mills of Wytheville; two sons, Tim Edwards and Arnold B. Edwards Jr., both of Rural Retreat; two grandchildren, Joshua James Blizzard and Amelia Ann Blizzard; one great-grandchild, Lance Gregory Blizzard; one sister, Flora E. Owens, Rural Retreat; two brothers, Leamon Edwards of Rural Retreat, and Claude Edwards of Dublin.Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 3, at 2 p.m. at the Sharon Baptist Church with the Rev. Michael Hoyle and Pastor Edward Schaack officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with graveside military rites being conducted by Marion VFW Post 4667. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service time. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Francis | Hershal | 6 Jun 1923 | 2 Feb 2000 | Hershal Francis, 76, was remembered at funeral services held Feb. 5 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Bill Ballou officiated. Burial followed in West Jefferson Cemetery. Mr. Francis was born in Ashe County to Charles F. and Jettie Reeves Francis. He is survived by his wife, Gertrude Wyatt Francis; one daughter, Mary Lee Sayer, Annapolis, Md.; one brother, Herbert N. Francis, West Jefferson; one sister, Mary F. McFarland, Winston-Salem; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Ashe County Rescue Squad, PO Box 639, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or West Jefferson Fire Department, c/o Calvin Green, PO Box 270, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Phipps | John A. | 2 Feb 2000 | John A. Phipps Jr., age 63, of Seven Mile Ford, died Wednesday, Feb. 2, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Phipps was a 1956 graduate of Chilhowie High School, a member of the Chilhowie Baptist Church, and had retired from Brunswick after 36 years of service. He is survived by his wife, Lorretta Adkins Phipps; a daughter and son-in-law, Deidra and Mike Mathena of Seven Mile Ford; one son, Mark Andrew Phipps of Seven Mile Ford; one granddaughter, Kelly Jo Berry of Seven Mile Ford; one grandson, Jamie Lee Phipps of Seven Mile Ford; two very special cousins, Frank and Barbara Freeman of Atkins. Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 4, at 2 p.m. in Barnett”s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Chuck Herrell, the Rev. Neville Mozingo and the Rev. Larry Smith officiating. Burial followed in the Phipps Family Cemetery. | |
| Saint John | Hettie Ernestine | 2 Feb 2000 | Hettie Ernestine “Bug” St. John, age 71, died Wednesday, Feb 2, 2000 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mrs. St. John was a lifelong resident of Washington County, a daughter of the late John I. and Bonnie Singleton. She was the widow of Preston D. St. John and was also preceded in death by a son, Danny St. John and a brother, James Singleton. Surviving are three daughters, Linda Mann and Wilma Gobble Willis, both of Abingdon, and Carolyn Walker of Shady Valley, Tenn.; two sisters, Ann Pennington of Abingdon and Joyce Thomas of Greeneville, Tenn.; two brothers, William “Bill” Singleton of Abingdon and Charlie “Tap” Singleton of Catlette; 11 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Feb 4, at 8 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with Pastor Mark Lundy officiating. Graveside services will be held today, Feb 5, at 11 a.m. in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Those attending the graveside service should meet at the funeral home by 10:30 a.m. Memorial contributions may be sent to Meadowview Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 84, Meadowview, VA 24361. 0Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangement. | |
| Truitt | Ira R. (Tom) | 2 Feb 2000 | Ira R. (Tom) Truitt, age 89, of 97 Roe St., Sparta, N.C., died Wednesday morning, February 2, 2000, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. He is survived by his wife; Verna Caroline (Cal) Joines Truitt of the home. One son and daughter-in-law, Harry and Kathy Truitt of King, N.C.; three daughters, Cynthia Jane Howard of Garner, N.C., Patsy Rae and husband Tyre Taylor of Wake Forest, N.C., and Judy Rawn Truitt and friend, Sarah Minnis of Hillsborough, N.C.; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two sisters, Vivian Mathis of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Kitty Beach of Lenoir, N.C.; one brother, Click Truitt of Hickory, N.C.; a daughter-in- law, Cordia Truitt of Sparta, N.C.; and a son-in-law Harold Caudle of Barrington, Illinois. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, February 4, 2000, at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Sparta Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Friday at the Funeral Home. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. Box 1287, Sparta, N.C., 28675, or to the Gaynell Caudle Memorial Fund, c/o Alleghany County Library, Sparta, N.C. 28675. | |
| Evans | Robert Montgomery, Sr. | 3 Feb 2000 | Robert Montgomery Evans Sr., age 81, of Saltville, died Thursday, Feb. 3, 2000 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. Survivors include one son, Robert Evans Jr., Macon, Ga.; four daughters, Margaret Hayden Shea, Chilhowie, Sheila Evans Fullen, Saltville, Teresa Greer, Glade Spring, and Betty E. Call, Marion; two brothers, Will Evans and Thomas Evans Jr., both of Saltville; three sisters, Maxine Smith, Chilhowie, Lois Kestner, Saltville, and Alice Ford, Akron, Ohio; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Feb. 5, at 2 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Kyle French officiating. Burial will follow in the Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| McNeill | Ada Emma Phillips | 29 Apr 1905 | 4 Feb 2000 | Ada Emma Phillips McNeill, 94, was remembered at funeral services held Feb. 6 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Minister Milton Mathers officiated. Burial followed in the Burkett Memorial Gardens. Mrs. McNeill was born in Ashe County to Romus Phillips and Julia Mash Phillips. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, John Clinton McNeill. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Claude McNeill and Gladys, Mocksville; three daughters, Polly Hughes, West Jefferson, Julia Severt, Mooresville, and Dottie Pressley and husband, Carl, Matthews; a brother, Ted Phillips, West Jefferson; two sisters, Ina East, Winston-Salem and Annie Myers, Fredericksburg, Va.; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Matney | Ralph Lee, Sr. | 29 Jun 1914 | 4 Feb 2000 | Ralph Lee Matney Sr., age 85, of Speedwell, died Friday, Feb. 4, 2000. Mr. Matney was born in Sugar Grove on June 29, 1914, the son of the late Bennie Porter Matney and Pearl Brewer Matney. He was preceded in death by his wife, Anne Laurie Wilkinson Matney in May 1998; three brothers, Benjamin, Otis and Franklin Matney; and two sisters, Myrtle Matney and Betty Van Devender Elrod Roston. Mr. Matney was an active member of the Groseclose Chapel United Methodist Church, The Salvation Army, Club 55 Bowling League, the Wythe County Democratic Party and a former member of the Wythe County Board of Supervisors. He was a self-educated man and was well versed in the Holy Scriptures. He is survived by two sons, Ralph L. Matney Jr., and his wife Wanda of Speedwell, and Raymond E. Matney and his wife Nancy of Rural Retreat; one daughter, Shirley M. Caudill and her husband J.C. of Speedwell; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; one brother, James Matney of Merlin, Ore.; three sisters, Maude Bringman and Virginia Calihan, both of Lake Placid, Fla., and Bonnie Halter of Royal Oak, Mich. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 7, at 2 p.m. at the Groseclose Chapel United Methodist Church in Speedwell with interment in the church cemetery. Flowers are appreciated or donations may be made to the Groseclose Chapel United Methodist Church or the charity of your choice. Gillman Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements. |
| Price | Carolyn | 14 Apr 1940 | 4 Feb 2000 | Carolyn Byrd Price, 59, was remembered at funeral services held Feb. 6 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Maurice Ward officiated. Burial followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Price was born in Sampson County to William Henry Byrd and Patty Pate Byrd. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Gerald Price of the home; two sons, Lonnie Carter Jr., Clinton, and Will Price of the home; three daughters, Wanda Tart, Dune, Teresa Taylor, Clinton, and Morgan Price of the home; three brothers, Floyd Byrd and Dan Byrd, both of Turkey, and Bob Byrd, Fremont; two sisters, Joann Williams, Clinton, and Mary Weeks, Turkey; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Friendship Baptist Church, PO Box 28, Zionsville, NC 28698. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Blackwell | James Arthur | 4 Feb 2000 | James Arthur Blackwell, age 75, of Wytheville, died Friday, Feb. 4, 2000 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. Mr. Blackwell was born in Rogersville, Tenn., the son of the late Arthur and Florence Thomas Blackwell. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Marion and was preceded in death by a sister, Margaret Spence Blackwell; a brother, Bobby L. Blackwell; a nephew, Richard D. Gillespie; and a brother-in-law, Jack Gillespie. He is survived by two sisters and brother-in-law, Carrie and Bob Lineberry of Wytheville, and Helen Gillespie of Chilhowie; five nephews, Jack Gillespie, Michael Gillespie, Roger Gillespie, Arthur Gillespie, and David Preston Gillespie; three nieces, Nona Widner, Kitty Worth and Clare Edith Gillespie. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 7, at 11 a.m. at Barnett’s Funeral Chapel in Wytheville with the Rev. Ron Hutzel officiating. Interment was in Sulfur Springs Cemetery in Chilhowie. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the American Heart Association, Attn: Imogene Orfield, treasurer, P.O. Box 297, Wytheville, VA 24382 or the Sulfur Springs Cemetery, P.O. Box 352, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Barnett’s Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sapp | Hettie Marie | 4 Feb 2000 | Hettie Marie Roten Sapp, 92, of Lansing, died at Ashe Living Center Feb 4, 2000. She was born in Ashe County to the late George W. and Elvira Roark Roten. She is survived by three daughters, Irene Brennan of Jefferson, Willa Deane Tucker of Lansing, and Pauline Majors of Maryland, and son-in-law, Robert Majors, of Maryland. Also surviving are four grandchildren, two great-grandchildren and two great- great-grandchildren, and a brother and sister-in-law, Paul and Edna Roten of Creston; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Sapp was a devoted member of North Fork Primitive Baptist Church for 76 years. She owned and operated Sapp’s Department Store for over 60 years, some of which she served as a rural postmaster. She was an accomplished seamstress and enjoyed needlework and growing flowers. Her greatest joy was her family and her church. She was preceded in death by her husband Hugh Sapp and infant son, Edward; and four brothers, Willie, Marion, Dewey and Raleigh Roten; two sisters, Lillie Miller and Lizzie Roten. A memorial service was held Monday, Feb 7 at 2 p.m. at Boone Family Chapel. Officiating was Elder John Jackson and Elder Eddie Lyles. Interment was in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. | |
| DeBoard | Hursey Blevins | 26 Nov 1903 | 5 Feb 2000 | Hursey Blevins DeBoard, 96, was remembered at funeral services held Feb. 8 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Bill Ballou officiated. Burial followed in the DeBoard Family Cemetery in Grassy Creek. Mrs. DeBoard was born in Ashe County to Rush Blevins and Dorase Jones Blevins. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Benjamin Hoyt DeBoard. She is survived by a son, James DeBoard, Troutville, Va.; two brothers, Ray Blevins, Pennsylvania, and Judson Blevins, Flordia; four sisters, Genevie Campbell, West Jefferson, Liza Arnold, Jefferson, Nor Hamby and Lois Halloway, both of Maryland; three grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Witherspoon | Clara Belle | 28 Aug 1937 | 5 Feb 2000 | Clara Belle Edwards Witherspoon, 62, was remembered at memorial services held Feb 8 at Bethany United Methodist Church. Rev. Lewis Poag and Rev. A.B. Weaver officiated. Mrs. Witherspoon was born in Statesville to Frank Edwards and Mary Ethel Grogan Edwards. She was an assembly worker for an electrical industry. She is survived by a daughter, Nicole Wyatt, West Jefferson. Memorials may be made to the American Juvenile Diabetes Association, 1401-B Old Mill Creek Road, Winston- Salem, NC 27103 or to the Bethany Methodist Hand Bells, c/o Bethany United Methodist Church. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Gilley | Glenn | 4 Jun 1949 | 5 Feb 2000 | Glenn Gilley, 50, was remembered at funeral services held Feb. 8 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Tommy Dollar and Rev. Larry Shepherd officiated. Graveside services were held Feb. 9 at Wyatt Cemetery in Lansing. Mr. Gilley was born in Ashe County to Arthur Gilley and Lucretia Black Gilley. He is survived by his wife, Donna Severt Gilley of the home; a step-son, Junior Vannoy, North Wilkesboro; a step-daughter, Stephanie Johnson, North Wilkesboro; four brothers, Dean Gilley, West Jefferson, Edison Gilley, Lansing, Earl Gilley, Perryville, Md., and Edward Blevins, West Grove, Pa.; two sisters, Irene Eldreth, Warrensville, and Beatrice Blevins, Lansing; two step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to The Family, c/o Irene Eldreth, PO Box 185, Warrensville, NC 28693. |
| Blevins | Claude A., Sr. | 5 Feb 2000 | Claude A. Blevins Sr., age 74, of Chilhowie, died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Blevins was the owner and operator of Claude Blevins’ Garage for many years. He was preceded in death by his wife, Dora Blevins. Surviving are one daughter, Julia Blevins, Chilhowie; four sons, Claude A. Blevins Jr., Atlanta, Ga., James W. Blevins, Chilhowie, John E. Blevins, Crossville, Tenn., and Jack A. Blevins, Marion; one brother, Baker “Doc” Blevins, Havre de Grace, Md.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Feb. 9, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Eller officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery in Chilhowie. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Brinegar | Wayne Luther | 5 Feb 2000 | Mr. Wayne Luther Brinegar, age 52, of 26 Elm Dr., Sparta, NC., died Saturday, February 5, 2000, in the Deaconess Hospital in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn W. Brinegar of the home; two daughters, Cindy Brinegar of Fayetteville, NC and Beth Brinegar of Sparta; two sons, Joe Brinegar of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Robert Brinegar of Mt. Airy, N.C.; four grandchildren; his parents, Wade and Maxine Brinegar of Sparta; one sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Tommy Greene of Ennice, NC; and three brothers and sisters-in-law, Junior and Louise, David and Phyllis, Kenneth and Diane, all of Sparta. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. at the Full Gospel Church in Sparta, with burial in the Shiloh Cemetery. The body will be taken to the Church at 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, where friends may call at any time. The family request that food and flowers be sent to the Church. The family will be at the home of Wade and Maxine Brinegar, 397 Reynolds Rd., Sparta, N.C. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home of Sparta is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| French | Alton P. | 5 Feb 2000 | Alton P. French, age 89, died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. French was an active member of the Ebenezer Lutheran Church and was a local business man for many years. He was a longtime member of the Marion Masonic Lodge #31 A.F. & A.M. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Atkins French of Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Betty F. and David Russell of Clarksville; two grandchildren, Jennifer R. Whitlock of Burlington, N.C., and Sara R. Sweet of Raleigh, N.C.; two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Pastor James H. Bangle officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Ebenezer Lutheran Church, P.O Box 151, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hastings | Nannie McNeil | 5 Feb 2000 | Nannie McNeil Hastings, age 90, widow of Edwin Warren Hastings, died Saturday, Feb. 5, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Hastings was a member of the Royal Oak Presbyterian Church. Her life was filled with raising her four children and helping her husband of 63 years with the family business, The Regent. She is survived by four sons, Edwin C. Hastings of Roanoke, Robert A. Hastings of Nashville, Tenn., Warren C. Hastings of Marion, and Charles L. Hastings of Goldsboro, N.C.; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 8, at 11 .am. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Alan Gray and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marion Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 784, Marion, VA 24354, The American Cancer Society, c/o Lynn Manweiler, 448 Cummings Street, Box 350, Abingdon, VA 24210 or the Royal Oak Presbyterian Church, 139 West Main St., Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Slagle | George Washington “G.W.” | 5 Feb 2000 | George Washington “G.W.” Slagle, age 80, died Saturday, Feb 5, 2000 at his home in Limestone, Tenn. Mr. Slagle was a native of Limestone and the son of the late George Washington and Lucy Reed Slagle. He was preceded in death by his wife, Naomi Sluss Slagle in 1994; four brothers and two sisters. He was a minister, farmer and carpenter. A well-known minister and evangelist, Brother Slagle faithfully served his Lord for almost 60 years. He pastored and evangelized in North Carolina, Kentucky, Virginia, West Virginia, Alabama and Tennessee. He was a member of Limestone Church of the Brethren. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Bill (Dorothy) Osborne, Weber City; two sons, Earl Slagle, Florida, and Steve Slagle, Afton, Tenn.; one sister, Mary Armentrout, Telford, Tenn.; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services and burial were held Monday, Feb 7, in Limestone, Tenn. Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home in Limestone, Tenn., was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Bradley’s Funeral Home. | |
| Tucker | Brice Doyle | 14 Feb 1939 | 6 Feb 2000 | Brice Doyle Tucker, 60, was remembered at funeral services held Feb 9 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Larry Shepherd officiated. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Tucker was born in Ashe County to Doyle Tucker and Tressie Mae Calhoun Tucker. He was an assembly worker at a furniture industry. He is survived by two daughters, Lisa Herman, Newport News, va., and Anita Daniel, Williamsburg, Va.; and his parents of Lansing. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Bobbitt | Hazel McCoin | 6 Feb 2000 | Mrs. Hazel McCoin Bobbitt, age 80, of 108 Penny Lane, Sparta, N.C., died Sunday morning, February 6, 2000, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She was the widow of Grady Bobbitt. She is survived by one daughter, Leona Medley of Ennice, N.C.; four grandchildren, Shelia Deel, Raymond, Richard and James Medley; 5 great- grandchildren; 3 sisters, Ottie Elliott of Aberdeen, Maryland, Alma Lou McCoin of Fredricksburg, Va., and Grace Welch of Warrensville, N.C.; one nephew, David McCoin of Sparta; and a special friend, Irene Weir of Sparta, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Union Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery at Whitehead. The family will receive friends Mondy evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, and at other times at the home of Leona Medley in Ennice, N.C. | |
| Buchanan | John Kimble | 6 Feb 2000 | John Kimble Buchanan, age 75, of Rich Valley, died Sunday, Feb. 6, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Buchanan is survived by his wife, Louise Buchanan of Rich Valley; one son, Howard Buchanan of Rich Valley; five daughters, Hazel Armstrong of Ceres, Betty Sheets and Margaret Osborne, both of Atkins, Carrie Cregger and Janet Armstrong, both of Marion; six sisters, Lucy Thompson and Carolyn Gross, both of Marion, JoAnn Phillips of North Carolina, Katherine Goad, Pearl Nicholas and Janie Harris, all of Maryland; 14 grandchildren; several great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Feb. 9, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage and the Rev. Herman Cress officiating. Burial will follow in Ridgedale Cemetery in Rich Valley. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wyatt | Flora Bell | 6 Feb 2000 | Flora Bell Wyatt, age 94, of Chilhowie, died Sunday, Feb 6, 2000 in Valley Health Care Center. Mrs. Wyatt was a member of the First Christian Church of Marion. She was preceded in death by two sons, Charles Wyatt and Herman Kelly Wyatt Sr., and a daughter, Anna Lee Richardson. She is survived by two granddaughters and grandsons-in-law, Connie and Dean Adams, and Kitty and Gary Coalson, all of Chilhowie; three grandsons and granddaughters-in-law, Jeff and Carol Wyatt, Marion, Kelly and Jessie Wyatt, Riner, and Greg Richardson and Susie Wagoner, Salem; 16 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today, Feb 9, at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Middlefork Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Diversional Group at Valley Health Care Center. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Carter | Ruth Virginia | 7 Feb 2000 | Ruth Virginia Carter, age 84, died Monday, Feb. 7, 2000 in Francis Marion Manor. Ms. Carter was a native of Ashe County, N.C., and had retired from the Southwestern Virginia State Hospital with over 23 years of service. She was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Carter Baumgardner. Survivors include one son, Ralph Carter, Marion; many loving friends. Funeral services will be held today, Feb. 9, at 11 a.m. in Bradley’s Funeral Home with the Rev. Neville Mozingo and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery. Bradley’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Crow | James V. “Bud” | 23 Nov 1933 | 8 Feb 2000 | James V. “Bud” Crowe, age 66, of Independence, died Tuesday, Feb. 8, 2000. Mr. Crowe was born Nov. 23, 1933 at Volney, the son of Roy Owen and Fannie Mae Suitt Crowe. He was owner and operator of Bud’s Auto Inc., Independence, and was a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annie Kay Parks Crowe. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Sandy Crowe, Independence; one daughter and son-in-law, Melissa and Tony Shinault, Hillsville; three grandsons, Justin Crowe, Dakota Crowe, and Dane Shinault; his mother and spouse, Fannie and Laxton Hutton, Marion; one sister, Betty C. Blevins, Mouth of Wilson; a very special friend, Bill Sebastian, Sparta, N.C. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Austin Goodwin, Pastor Ron Rogers and the Rev. Sam Holder officiating. Interment was in Hall Cemetery in Volney. Military graveside rites were conducted by Grayson County VFW Post #7726. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Bud Crowe Youth Foundation for Racing, c/o Grayson National Bank, P.O. Box 186, Independence, VA 24348. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Cassell | Thomas Peery, Sr, “Tom” | 8 Feb 2000 | Thomas “Tom” Peery Cassell Sr., age 79, of Rural Retreat, died Tuesday, Feb, 8, 2000 at Wythe County Community Hospital. Mr. Cassell grew up on his father’s farm, “Creekside,” in the Black Lick Community of Wythe County. He went to the elementary school on Black Lick and graduated from Rural Retreat High School in 1938. He attended Virginia Tech, joined the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II and in 1953 he started his own farm, “Poverty Hollow” in the Black Lick Community. He raised dairy cattle, sheep, and beef until 1989 when he sold the farm and retired in Rural Retreat. Mr. Cassell was a director of the Grayson-Carroll-Wythe Mutual Insurance Company from 1969 to 1996. He enjoyed retirement and was vice mayor of Rural Retreat and an active member of Grace Lutheran Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Steven Sidney Cassell Sr., and Mary Peery Cassell. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Mary Helen Goodman Cassell; two sons and daughter-in-law, Thomas Peery Cassell Jr., Rural Retreat, and Bennet Goodman and Teresa Cassell, Blacksburg; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary Jane Cassell and Bill Cooper, Tucker, Ga.; six grandchildren, John Cassell and Marni Wohlford, both of Rural Retreat, Amy Cassell of Chicago, Ill., David Cassell of Blacksburg, Shannon Cooper and Joanne Cooper, both of Tucker, Ga.; one sister, Helen Topham, Springfield, Mass. Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 11, at 11a.m. at the Grace Lutheran Church with Pastor Joseph Shumate officiating. Interment followed in the Black Lick Cemetery. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Emergency Services or the Organ Fund of Grace Lutheran Church. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sexton | Pearl Nadine | 8 Feb 2000 | Pearl Nadine Sexton, age 71, of Culpeper, died Tuesday, Feb 8, 2000 in Culpeper Health Care Center. She is survived by one sister, Mattie Sloper of Manassas; one brother, James Sexton of Roanoke; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Feb 11, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Medley officiating. Burial was in Meek Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Barker | Billie Louise Hamm | 20 Nov 1937 | 9 Feb 2000 | Billie Louise Hamm Barker, 62, was remembered at funeral services held Feb. 12 at Boone Family Funeral Home. Rev. Randal Greene and Rev. Roger Newton officiated. Burial followed in the Howell Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Barker was born in Abingdon, Va. to Ruben Edgar Hamm and Ethel Pauline Hill Hamm. She was a seamstress at Sara Lee Knit Products. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a son, Tim Barker. She is survived by two sons and daughter-in-laws, Joseph and Lynne Barker, Crumpler, and Michael and Debbie Barker, Selmar, Tenn.; two daughters, Millie Barker, West Jefferson, and Sandra Brown, Jefferson; a daughter-in-law, Lilliemae Barker, Jefferson; a half-brother, Paul Osborne, Roanoke, Va.; 10 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Ashe, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Greene | Helen Walker | 10 Feb 2000 | Helen Walker Greene, age 79, of Rural Retreat, died Thursday, Feb. 10, 2000 in the Grayson Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center in Independence. Mrs. Greene was born in Detroit, Mich., the daughter of the late Roy and Ellen Stein Walker. She and her husband, the late John W. Greene, moved to Wythe County from Winchester in 1972. Mrs. Greene was a member of the Rural Retreat Baptist Church and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy where she was a nurse. She is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Meg G. and Thomas E. Wilson of Monterey, and Cass Greene of Boone, N.C.; four grandchildren, Kari Wilson Grant, John Samuel Wilson, Katie Wilson and Joanna Wilson; two great-grandchildren, Megan Grant and T.J. Grant. Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 13, at 2 p.m. at the Rural Retreat Baptist Church with the Rev. Ray Haskett officiating. Interment followed in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Brady | Lessie Sheets | 11 Feb 2000 | Mrs. Lessie Sheets Brady, age 84, of 170 E. Whitehead St., Sparta, N.C. died Friday morning, February 11, 2000, at her home. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, Floyd Brady of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Precious and Charles Smith Cassell of Independence, Va.; 5 sons and 4 daughters-in-law, John and Debbie Brady and Kenneth and Peggy Brady, all of Sparta, Rick and Pam Brady, Roger and Lauren Brady and Mike Brady, all of Laurel Springs, N.C.; eleven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Clay and Georgia Sheets and Carl Sheets, all of Laurel Springs, N.C.; and two sisters-in-law,; Mable Sheets of Scottville, N.C., and Glenna Sheets of North Wilkesboro, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:30 p.m. at the Mt. Carmel Church of the Brethren with burial in the Church Cemetery. The body will be placed in the Church 30 minutes prior to the funeral services to lie-in-state. The Rev. Wallace Cole will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, and at other times at the home of Kenneth and Peggy Brady, 151 W. Whitehead St., in Sparta. The family request that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Mt. Carmel Cemetery Fund, c/o Georgia Sheets, 8067 Hwy. 221 S., Scottville, N.C. 28672 | |
| Fenyk | John Raymond, Jr. | 23 Jul 1920 | 12 Feb 2000 | John Raymond Fenyk Sr., D.V.M., age 79, died Saturday, Feb. 12, 2000 in St. Petersburg, Fla. Dr. Fenyk was born July 23, 1920 in New York City, the son of Michael and Sophia Bracio Fenyk. He received his B.S. from Rutgers University in New Brunswick, N.J., in 1942. He received his D.V.M. from Kansas State University in 1946. He was a professor of Animal Husbandry at the University of Arkansas in the late 1940s. For more than 30 happy years, Dr. Fenyk practiced general veterinary medicine in Marion and surrounding counties. He was proud of his profession and promoted it vigorously, contributing significantly to the construction of the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association headquarters building in Richmond. He was a life member of both the American Veterinary Medical Association and the Virginia Veterinary Medical Association and was quite active in the Southwest Virginia Veterinary Association, the Southern Veterinary Medical Association and the East Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association. Dr. Fenyk was a co-founder of Virginia House Furniture Corporation which ultimately became Smyth County’s largest employer. He was active in the Democratic Party and was always ready for a lively political discussion. A beloved husband and father, Dr. Fenyk never met a man he did not like and in his years of retirement, he enjoyed his family, learning, walking, watching the stock market and impromptu card games. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Evelyn Maxine Crawford Fenyk of Marion and St. Petersburg, Fla.; five children and spouses, John Raymond Fenyk Jr., M.D., and Dianne C. Fenyk of Golden Valley, Minn.; Royann Michele Fenyk-King and Norman Mitchell King of Alexandria; Cynthia Sue Fenyk and Francis X. Courtney of St. Petersburg, Fla.; Judith Evelyn Fenyk-Melody D.V.M. and David P. Melody of Middletown, N.H.; Mark Brach Fenyk and Sharon L. Fenyk of Marion; one sister, Sophia (Penny) Fenyk Scully of St. Petersburg, Fla.; one brother, Walter D. Fenyk and wife Rita of Harlingen, N.J.; seven grandchildren: Heather, Julie and Faith Fenyk; Jack and Marin Courtney; Austin and Dylan Melody; one niece and four nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Feb. 16, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Pastor James H. Bangle officiating. Entombment will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
| Thomas | Kermit W. | 12 Feb 2000 | Kermit W. Thomas Sr., age 59, died Saturday, Feb 12, 2000 at his home in Damascus. Mr. Thomas was born in Tazewell, a son of the late Mart and Mary Thomas. He had lived in Washington County most of his life and was a farmer. Surviving are his wife, Virgie M. Thomas; five daughters, Patsy Green of Chilhowie, Rachel Thomas, April Sue Thomas and Pauline Thomas, all of the home, and Angel Thomas of Glade Spring; one son, Kermit Thomas Jr., Glade Spring; five sisters, Ann Harr and Thelma Harris, both of Bristol, Tenn., June Hayden of Saltville, Nancy Toon of Damascus, and Betty Joe Compton of Crockett; four brothers, Robert Thomas of Rural Retreat, Roger Thomas and Sonny Thomas, both of Wytheville, and Elmer Thomas of Blountville, Tenn.; seven grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Feb 15, at 11 a.m. in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mark Baumgardner officiating. Burial was in Mount Olivet Cemetery in Glade Spring. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Mussick | Michael D. | 1 Sep 1983 | 13 Feb 2000 | Michael D. Mussick, age 16, of Troutdale, died Sunday, Feb. 13, 2000 at Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax from injuries received in an automobile accident near Volney. Mr. Mussick was born Sept. 1, 1983 at Marion, the son of Sammy and Barbara Mussick. He was a junior at Grayson County High School. He was preceded in death by a maternal great-grandmother, Maxine Perkins. He is survived by his parents, Sammy and Barbara Mussick, Troutdale; one sister, Samantha Mussick of the home; one brother, Travis Mussick of the home; paternal grandparents, Casey and Ina Mussick, Troutdale; maternal grandparents, Ed and Libby Haga, Marion; paternal great- grandmother, Ollis Mussick, Independence; great-grandmothers, Emma Inscor, Darlington, Md., and Pearl Cleary of Troutdale; several uncles, aunts and cousins. Funeral services will be held today, Feb. 16, at 2 p.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ronald Tolliver and the Rev. Earnie Powers officiating. Interment will be in Troutdale Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Rugby Rescue Squad, 1845 Rugby Road, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence is in charge of arrangements. |
| Tolliver | Don Rex | 13 Feb 2000 | Don Rex Tolliver, age 78, of 589 Old Barrett Road, Ennice, N.C., died Sunday, February 13, 2000, in the Grayson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Independence, Va. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Eugenia Hall Tolliver of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Rex and Gaye Tolliver of Ennice; four step- grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren; one step-great-great-granddaughter; and three sisters, Lillie Kirby and Reva Boyer both of Mt. Airy, N.C., and Emma Lou Parison of Elkton, Md. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Savannah United Methodist Church with burial in the Edmonds Community Cemetery. The body will be taken to the Church at 4:00 p.m. Tuesday evening where the family will receive friends from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m. The family will be at the home of the son, Rex Tolliver, 677 Old Barrett Road, Ennice, where friends may call at any time. | |
| Poe | Mabel | 6 Oct 1920 | 14 Feb 2000 | Mabel Weaver Poe, 79, was remembered at funeral services held Feb. 17 at West Jefferson United Methodist Church. Rev. Hayword Morrison and Rev. Skipper Watwood officiated. Burial followed in the West Jefferson City Cemetery. Mrs. Poe was born in Ashe County to James I. and Lilly Johnson Weaver. She was a member of the West Jefferson United Methodist Church and worked as a volunteer for the American Red Cross for over 35 years. She was married to the late L. Albert Poe of West Jefferson. She is survived by two daughters, Janie Hodgson, West Jefferson, and Mrs. Carmon (Linda) Kilby, Millers Creek; one sister, Margaret Norfolk, Lanham, Md.; four grandchildren, Laura Andrews, JaneAnn Kilby, Kelly Blevins and Amanda Pendry; two great-grandsons; and several nephews. The family requests no flowers; however, memorials may be made to the American Red Cross, c/o PO Box 72, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or to the West Jefferson United Methodist Church. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Gwyn | Rush C. III | 14 Feb 2000 | Rush C. Gwyn III, age 72, died Monday, Feb. 14, 2000 in the skilled care unit of The Highlands of Wyomissing, Berks County, Penn. Mr. Gwyn was born in Chatham Hill, the son of the late John M. and Ivy Madeline Travis Gwyn. He was a 1951 graduate of Virginia Tech having earned a BS degree in Animal Husbandry. He completed the first Master Gardner Course Program at the Berks County Agricultural Center. He was last employed as a field engineer for the Mutual Inspection Bureau, Harrisburg, Penn., for 20 years. Mr. Gwyn was a member of the Rajah Temple A.A.O.N.M.S., Reading, Penn., where he was past president of the Director’s Staff. He was active in the Daniel Boone Council of the Boy Scouts of America where he was a former scoutmaster in Fritztown, Penn. He was presently president of the Welsh Society of Berks County and was the present treasurer of the Pennsylvania Welsh Society. He was chairman of the Grounds Committee of the Resident’s Association at the Highlands at Wyomissing. He was a member of Atonement Lutheran Church in Wyomissing where he was a former church councilman and past president of church council in 1975. He was also a past chairman of the property committee. He was an Army veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. He is survived by his wife, June E. LaMotte Gwyn; two sons, John M. Gwyn, Panama City, Fla., and David W. Gwyn, Lansdale, Penn.; one daughter, Sallie C. Gwyn Weber, Lincoln Park, Penn.; two sisters, Carolyn Gwyn Campbell, Saltville, and Madeline Gwyn Pearson, Roanoke; two grandchildren. Memorial services were held Friday, Feb. 18, at 11 a.m. in Atonement Lutheran Church in Wyomissing, Penn. Bean Funeral Home & Crematory Inc. in Sinking Spring, Penn., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lowe | Carl | 14 Feb 2000 | 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. | |
| McQueen | Frances Rose | 14 Feb 2000 | Frances Rose McQueen, 79, was remembered at funeral services held Feb. 16 at Rural Retreat Pentecostal Holiness Church. Rev. Roger Crigger officiated. A committal service was held Feb. 17 at the Rosewood Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Rural Retreat. Mrs. McQueen was born in Ashe County to the late Samuel and Nora Black Caudill. She regularly attended the Rural Retreat Pentecostal Holiness Church and had retired from Vaughan”s Furniture Factory in Galax, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawarence McQueen; three brothers; and five sisters. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Nora Kay Welch, Elizabethton, Tenn., Alice Joan and Roger Crigger, Rural Retreat, Va., and Shelia and Larry Mooney, Max Meadows, Va.; three sisters, Ollie McQueen and Katherine Trivette, both of Elizabethton, Tenn., and Barbara Davis, Cleveland, Ohio; one brother, Jack Caudill, Lansing; and five grandchildren, seven great- grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of SW Virginia or to the Rural Retreat Pentecostal Holiness Church Building Fund. Lindsey Funeral Home of Rural Retreat, Va. was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Wagoner | Minnie Lee | 14 Feb 2000 | Minnie Lee Irwin Wagoner, age 86, of 229 Folger Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Monday evening, February 14, 2000, at her home. She was the widow of Folger T. Wagoner. She was preceded in death by her parents, Press and Olevia Wagoner Irwin; a son, Buddy Joe Wagoner; and two grandchildren. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in- law, Arnold and Mary Wagoner, Bobby Dan and Betty Wagoner, all of Sparta; two daughters and a son-in-law, Monra Pearl Edwards, Ona Lee and Ricky Andrews, all of Sparta; one brother, John Irwin of Sparta; three sisters, Alice Cranford of Sparta, Lona Osborne of Elkin, N.C., and Audrey Skinner of Mtn. City, Tenn.; 18 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; 5 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thusday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel in Sparta, with burial in the Antioch Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in the Stratford Community. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Cleary | Homer Glen | 2 May 1908 | 15 Feb 2000 | Homer Glen Cleary, age 91, of Troutdale, died Tuesday, Feb. 15, 2000 at Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Cleary was born May 2, 1908 at Ashe County, N.C., to Robert “Bob” Cleary and Mattie Brown Cleary. Surviving are his wife, Pearl Cleary, of the home; four stepdaughters, Rebecca Haga, of the home, Sarah Hill, Fort Pierce, Fla., Lucy Fox, Nicholsville, Tenn., and Margaret Criggar, Galax; two stepsons, Cecil Haga, Troutdale, and Edgar Haga, Marion; one grandson and spouse, Michael Bryson and Catherine Cleary, Glade Spring; three great-grandchildren, Andrew Cleary, Matthew Cleary and Megan Cleary; several step and step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 18, at 11 a.m. in Comers Creek Baptist Church in Troutdale with the Rev. Andy Blevins, Mr. John Lee Suitt, the Rev. Dennis Eller, the Rev. Lundy Finley and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment was in Comers Creek Cemetery. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Barlow | Dorothy Blevins | 16 Feb 2000 | Dorothy Blevins Barlow, age 64, of West Grove, Penn., formerly of Marion, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2000 in Chester County Hospital. Mrs. Barlow was born in Marion, the daughter of the late Leonard and Mae Blevins of Marion. She was preceded in death by her husband, James K. Barlow, formerly of Chilhowie, and by her son, James Barlow. She is survived by four children, Teresa Wilson and Donna Barlow, both of West Grove, Penn., David Barlow of Avondale, Penn., and Connie Muncy of Whiteville, W.Va.; eight grandchildren; two great- grandchildren; two brothers, Stan Blevins and Jim Blevins, both of Marion; four sisters, Katherine Adkins of Abingdon, Geneva Barlow of Avondale, Penn., Mary Perez of Kennett Square, Penn., and Josie Wilson of West Grove, Penn.; a nephew, John Blevins of Marion. Funeral arrangements and burial will be in Kennett Square, Penn. This is a courtesy announcement by Barnett’s Funeral Home. | |
| Buchanan | Margaret Virginia | 16 Feb 2000 | Margaret Virginia Buchanan, age 84, of Rich Valley, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2000 at the Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. Ms. Buchanan was the oldest daughter of the late Charlie and Myrtle Buchanan and was also preceded in death by four brothers. Surviving are two sisters, Mary Ethel Burkett of Rich Valley, and Annie B. Novak of Elizabethtown, Ky.; two brothers, Robert Buchanan, Chilhowie, and Howard Buchanan, Darby, Mont.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Feb. 18, at 2 p.m. at the Ridgedale United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dan Jividen officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions may be sent to the Saltville Rescue Squad. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Davis | Alberta Baugus | 16 Feb 2000 | Mrs. Alberta Baugus Davis, age 94, of Sparta, N.C., died Wednesday morning, February 16, 2000, at Sunbridge Healthcare in Sparta, N.C. She was the widow of Paul Davis. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel, with burial in the Laurel Glen Cemetery. The body will lie in state thirty minutes prior to the funeral services. | |
| Joines | Leola Brown | 16 Feb 2000 | Leola Brown Joines, age 86, of 150 Grandview Dr. Sparta, N.C., died Wednesday morning, February 16, 2000, in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She was the widow of Elmer Joines. She is survived by one daughter, Mona Faye Joines of the home; one son and daughter- in-law, Willous and Darlene Joines of Sparta; one grandson, Wesley Joines of Tobaccoville, N.C.; three step-grandchildren, Tammy Barry of Dobson, N.C.; Robert Dowell of Sparta, and Allen Lawhead of Harrisonburg, Va.; three step-great-grandchildren, Brittany Barry of Dobson, N.C., Jamie Lawhead of Harrisonburg, Va., and Kyle Dowell of Sparta; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Lella and Billy Wiles of Sparta and Verna Andrews of Sparta; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Odell and Jean Brown of Bushnell, Fla., and Dwayne and Geneva Brown of Mouth of Wilson, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Antioch Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery in the Stratford Community. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, and at other times at the home place, 150 Grandview Dr., Sparta. | |
| McLaughlin | Georgia E. | 16 Feb 2000 | Georgia E. McLaughlin, age 66, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2000 at her home in Marion. Mrs. McLaughlin was the widow of Thomas M. McLaughlin and the daughter of the late Corbett and Pearl Barker Testerman. Survivors include five children, Cindy McCoy of Chilhowie, David C. McLaughlin of Pulaski, Mary K. McLaughlin, Michael A. Henry and Sara M. Burchett, all of Marion; nine grandchildren; one great- grandchild; three sons-in-law and one daughter-in-law, Greg McCoy, Larry Testerman, Lewis “Jr.” Burchett, and Debbie Martin; two special friends, Sally and Beezy. Graveside services will be held today, Feb. 19, at 11 a.m. in Rose Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. Herman Cress officiating. Please meet at Barnett’s Funeral Home by 10:30 a.m. to join the procession to the grave. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wilson | Josephine R. | 16 Feb 2000 | Josephine R. Wilson, 81, was remembered at funeral services held Feb 19 at Antioch Baptist Church. Rev. Clyde Campbell and Rev. Derick Wilson officiated. Burial followed in Dotson Cemetery. Pallbearers were selected from friends. Honorary pallbearers were Howard Phipps, Clint Howard, Dr. John Whitlock, Dr. Robert Griffith, Earl Bumgardner and Dick Grayson. Mrs. Wilson was a native of Shouns, Tenn., and a daughter of the late Till and Mollie Sutherland. She was a homemaker and a member of Antioch Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Thomas Wilson; and a son, Kenneth D. Wilson. She is survived by one daughter, Julia Wilson, Mountain City, Tenn.; two sons, James Wilson, Trade, Tenn., and Joseph Wilson, Tacoma Park, Md.; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made with flowers or donations to your favorite charity. Friends may call at the family residence, 249 Bull Dog Road in Trade, Tenn. at any time. Henson Funeral Home of Mountain City, Tenn. and Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Ham | Elmer Lee | 29 Dec 1917 | 17 Feb 2000 | Elmer Lee Ham, 82, was remembered at funeral services held Feb. 20 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Elder Eddie Lyles and Rev. Larry Shepherd officiated. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Ham was born in Ashe County to Edward and Lokkie Barr Ham. He is survived by three sons, Earl, Jerry and Joseph Ham, Lansing; two daughters, Brenda Blevins and Linda Davis, Lansing; one sister, Doil Tedder, Lansing; eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Crouse | Rachel Wand Call | 17 Feb 2000 | Rachel Wanda Call Crouse, age 77, of Saltville, died Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2000 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center. Surviving are her husband, Earnest H. Crouse; one daughter and son-in-law, Doris Ann and James G. Coe, Glade Spring; one son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Patty Allison Crouse, Saltville; three grandchildren, Elaine Coe, Bristol, Tenn., Maria Coe Olinger, Chilhowie, and Blake Coe, Centreville; four great-grandchildren, Angela Olinger Wilson, Carrie Olinger, Joshua and Jacob Coe; one great-great-grandchild, Santana Wilson; one brother, Buddy E. Call, Saltville; two sisters-in-law, Ann Call and Elsie Call, Saltville. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Feb. 18, at 11 a.m. at D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Walker, the Rev. E.C. Little and the Rev. Marlin Jaynes Jr., officiating. Burial was at the Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Harmon | Sherman Bays | 17 Feb 2000 | Sherman Bays Harmon, age 86, of Rural Retreat, died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Harmon was born in Grayson County, the son of the late John T. and Mary Shell Harmon. He was a member of the Sharon Baptist Church and was preceded in death by a son, Dr. Jerry B. Harmon; two sisters, Hazel Bedford and Wilma Harmon; three brothers, Charles, Hubert and Ballard Harmon. He is survived by his wife, Della Hilton Harmon; one daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann and George Williams of Bluefield; one grandson, Jason Williams, Bluefield; three sisters, Irene Barton, Atkins, Blanche Vaught, Rural Retreat, and Ruby Wagner, Merritt Island, Fla.; one brother, Willard Harmon, Atkins; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Michael Hoyle officiating. Interment followed in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Volunteer Emergency Services. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hunt | Glenn Houston | 17 Feb 2000 | Glenn Houston Hunt, age 58, died Thursday, Feb. 17, 2000 at his home in Saltville. Mr. Hunt was a disabled retiree from Brunswick Corp., and was a Christian. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bram and Mammie Hunt; one brother, Melvin Hunt; one granddaughter, Hannah Roop. Surviving are his wife, Wilma Rhea Hunt; one son, Randy Lee Hunt, Saltville; one daughter, Rhonda Hunt Roop, Saltville; two brothers, Lincoln Hunt and Ted Hunt, both of Saltville; four sisters, Loreen Wilson, Josie Nunley, Billie Roark and Connie Martin, all of Saltville; four grandchildren, Tessa Roop, Haley Roop, Jeremy Hunt and Julia Hunt, all of Saltville; one daughter-in-law, Tina Hunt, Saltville; one son-in-law, Robert Roop, Saltville; two special friends, Eddie Stokes and Mac Davidson. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Feb. 20, at 2 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Wade Kestner officiating. Burial followed in the Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Norder | Donna Jo | 25 Aug 1954 | 18 Feb 2000 | Donna Jo Norder, age 45, of Lakeland, Fla., died Friday, Feb. 18, 2000 in an accident at MacDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Fla. Mrs. Norder was born in Marion on Aug. 25, 1954. She moved to Lakeland from Maryland four years ago. She was a retired lieutenant colonel reservist in the Air Force. She retired from the Air Force Reserves in April 1999. She was a life member of the U.S. Air Force Association, a life member of the Reserve Officer’s Association, and was a consultant with Booz-Allen-Hamilton Consulting Services. She received two master’s degrees, the first from Golden Gate University, where she majored in public administration. The second was in national security studies from Georgetown University. She is survived by her husband, Mark J. Norder of Lakeland, Fla.; her mother, Dorothy W. Smith, Lakeland, Fla.; her father, Joe Thomas Smith, Lake Toxaway, N.C.; and her goddaughter, Amanda Davis. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 22, at 10 a.m. at Lakeland Funeral Home Chapel with Chaplain Colonel Cecil Richardson officiating. Entombment was in Lakeland Memorial Gardens in Lakeland, Fla. Lakeland Funeral Home in Lakeland, Fla., was in charge of arrangements. |
| Lane | Nancy Williams | 18 Feb 2000 | 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. | |
| Inscor | Emma Marie | 8 Jun 1911 | 19 Feb 2000 | Emma Marie Inscor, age 88, of Darlington, Md., died Saturday, Feb. 19, 2000 at Mariner Health of Bel Air in Bel Air, Md. Mrs. Inscor was born on June 8, 1911 in Independence, the daughter of the late Harvey and Carrie Maude (Phipps) Rutherford. She moved to Harford County from Virginia in 1956. She worked at Walter”s Dairy Farm at Forest Hill, Md., from 1956 to 1964 and then at several other local farms. From 1972 to 1974 she worked at the Ballpark Diner, Street, Md. She enjoyed gardening. Mrs. Inscor was preceded in death by her husband, Henry F. Inscor, on July 5, 1972; by a brother, Fairbanks Phipps; a sister, Mettie McMillan; and great-grandsons, Michael David Musick and Kenneth Casey Musick. Surviving are four daughters, Ina Ruth Musick and Martha Musick, both of Troutdale, Olive Jones of Dallastown, Penn., and Wilma Hall of Delta, Penn.; two sons, Henry L. Inscor and George T. Inscor, both of Darlington, Md.; two brothers, Enoch Rutherford and Woodrow Rutherford, both of Gold Hill Community; 16 grandchildren; 20 great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be held tonight, Feb. 23, at 8:30 p.m. at the Harkins Funeral Home in Delta, Penn., with Dr. John E. McKnight, pastor of the Evangelical Methodist Church, and pastor Donnie Cogdill of the Trinity Freewill Baptist Church, officiating. Viewing will be held from 6 to 8:30 p.m. before the service. Graveside services and interment will be held Thursday, Feb. 24, at 10 a.m. at Ascension Cemetery, Dublin Road, Street, Md., with Dr. John E. McKnight officiating. Contributions may be made to the Darlington Volunteer Fire Company, P.O. Box 178, Darlington, Md. 21034 or the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 17025, Baltimore, Md. 21203. Harkins Funeral Home in Delta, Penn., is in charge of arrangements. |
| Eller | Lucy Spencer | 2 Nov 1904 | 20 Feb 2000 | Lucy Spencer Eller, 95, was remembered at funeral services held Feb. 23 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Tommy McClure officiated. Burial followed in Pleasant Home Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Eller was born in Grayson County, Va. to Jason and Ida Weiss Spencer. She is survived by one son, Bruce Eller and wife, Jean, Lansing; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Pleasant Home Cemetery Fund, c/o Beatrice Young, 679 Young Rd., Grassy Creek, NC 28631. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Loggins | Larry Dean | 17 Dec 1953 | 20 Feb 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. |
| Knoll | Helen Privett McCormick | 20 Feb 2000 | Helen Privett McCormick Knoll, age 71, died Sunday, Feb. 20, 2000 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mrs. Knoll was the daughter of the late Esther and Ambrose Privett and was a very devoted mother, grandmother and mother-in-law. She was a member of the East End Baptist Church in Marion. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Howard McCormick Sr.; a son Gary; and a brother Bill Privett. Survivors include three sons, Howard McCormick and Don McCormick, both of Marion, and David McCormick of Atkins; two sisters, Virginia Taylor and Betty Widner, both of Marion; one brother, Riley (June) Privett, Annandale; four grandchildren, Randy McCormick, Ricky McCormick, Tony McCormick and Jessica McCormick; three daughters-in-law, Brenda, Joyce and Carol; one granddaughter-in-law, Debbie. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 22, at 11 a.m. in Bradley”s Funeral Home with the Rev. Paul Jones and the Rev. Ron Whitener officiating. Interment followed in the Anderson Cemetery in Adwolfe. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Snead | Carl Raymond | 24 Aug 1929 | 21 Feb 2000 | Carl Raymond Snead Sr., age 70, died Monday, Feb 21, 2000 at his home in Truro, Iowa. Mr. Snead was born Aug 24, 1929 in Saltville, the son of Dewey Snead and Sarah Sally Terry Snead. He was educated in Hayters Gap and Meadowview. On March 25, 1953 he was united in marriage to Donna Lou Watkins in Abingdon and had two children. Mr. Snead had been a Lookout in the Fire Towers for the U.S. Forestry Service until his retirement in 1962. He was a Sergeant 1st Class with the United States Army serving in the Korean Conflict. He loved playing pool and was very proud of having served in the military service. Mr. Snead was baptized in the Anderson Church of Christ. He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Eugene Snead; and a sister, Mabel Murdock. Surviving are his wife, Donna Snead, Truro, Iowa; one son and fiancée, Carl Raymond Snead Jr. and Sherri Vanderflught, Truro, Iowa; one daughter, Jacklyn Snead, Bolingbrook, Ill.; three brothers, Charlie Snead and wife Marie, Thurn Snead and wife Bert, and Oliver Snead and wife Betty, all of Saltville; one sister-in-law, Georgia Mae Snead, Cleveland, Tenn.; two grandchildren, Jennifer and Ryan Wong, Bolingbrook, Ill; several other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be conducted today, Feb 26, at 2 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Phillip Harris officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Rose Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the VFW Post #7328 “Hardy Roberts.” D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. |
| Medley | Mary Pauline | 15 Aug 1930 | 21 Feb 2000 | Mary Pauline Medley, 69, was remembered at funeral services held Feb. 23 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Randy Bishop, Rev. Jeff Vogler and Rev. Bill Ballou officiated. Burial was held Feb. 24 at Wallace Cemetery in Jefferson. Ms. Medley was born in Ashe County to Bower Edward and Cora Louise Cheek Medley. She is survived by two sisters, Lenna Ruth Stuart, Jefferson, and Thelma Singleton, Abingdon, Va.; and one brother, Ed Medley, West Jefferson. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Stiltner | Clarence (C.A.) | 21 Feb 2000 | Clarence (C.A.) Stiltner, age 70, of Bluff City, Tenn., formerly of Vansant, died Monday, Feb 21, 2000 at Wellmont Hospice Center in Bristol, Tenn. Mr. Stiltner was born in Buchanan County, the son of the late Hibert and Pinky Stiltner Endicott. He was a retired coal miner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Lola Mae Stiltner; one brother, Burt Benton Stiltner; and two sisters, June Brown and Lois Williamson. He is survived by his wife, Ilene Taylor Stiltner; three sons, Rob Stiltner, Abingdon, Danny Stiltner, Glade Spring, and Benjamin Stiltner, Piney Flats, Tenn.; three daughters, Virginia McNew, Richmond, Shirley Jupino and Becky Petro, both of Chilhowie; three stepchildren, Sandra Stilwell, Lakeland, Fla., Bryan McGinnis, Charleston, S.C., and Debra Cornett, El Paso, Texas; several sisters and one brother; 12 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren. Graveside services were conducted Thursday, Feb 24, at 1 p.m. at the Greenhills Mausoleum at Claypool Hill with the Rev. Billy Rosenbaum officiating. Buchanan Funeral Service at Keen Mountain was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Robinson | Wayne Hascue | 8 Sep 1910 | 22 Feb 2000 | Wayne Hascue Robinson, age 89, died Tuesday, Feb 22, 2000. Mr. Robinson was born Sept 8, 1910 in Russell County. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Leonia Hall, and a son, Joe. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years, Novada Skeens Robinson of Marion; one daughter, Mrs. Donald (Lydia) Dean of Roanoke; one son and two daughters-in-law, Donald and Lois Robinson of Chilhowie, and Mrs. Joe (Jean) Robinson of Piney Flats, Tenn.; one stepson, S.I. Dye Jr. and wife Dottie of Kingsport, Tenn.; two brothers, Huston Robinson and Pete Robinson, both of Lebanon; three grandchildren; two great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, Feb 24, at 10 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Joe Powers officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. |
| Walters | Mattie | 27 Jun 1912 | 22 Feb 2000 | Mattie Valeria Walters, 87, was remembered at funeral services held Feb 25 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jerry Francis and Rev. Marcus Campbell officiated. Burial followed in the Walters Cemetery. Mrs. Walters was born in Ashe County to Edwin F. and Sarrah A. Faw Goodman. She is survived by five sons, Thomas Walters, Shelby, Wayne and Cecil Walters, West Jefferson, Frank Walters, Charlotte and Guy Walters, Kings Mountain; two daughters, Shelby Roten, West Jefferson, and Margaret Cooper, North Wilkesboro; one brother, Coolidge Goodman, Bristol, Va.; one sister, Minnie Howell, Spruce Pine; 14 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, one step-grandchild, one step-great-grandchild and one step-great-great- grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Ashe, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640 or Friendly Grove Baptist Church Home Mission Offering, c/o Jack Harless, 187 Harless Rd., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Cregger | Casper | 23 Feb 2000 | Casper Cregger, age 80, of Ceres, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Cregger lived most of his life in Smyth County. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Cregger. Survivors include two sons, Lee Cregger, Harrisburg, N.C., and David Cregger, Marion; one sister, Clair Sullivan, Hemet, Calif.; four grandchildren, Danny, Jessica, Denise and Benjamin; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Feb. 26, at 11 a.m. in Bradley’s Funeral Home with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery. Bradley’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hyman | Thomas L., Jr. “Tom” | 23 Feb 2000 | Thomas L. (Tom) Hyman Jr., age 29, of Saltville, died Monday, Feb. 28, 2000 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Mr. Hyman was a senior at Virginia Tech and a Resident Advisor for Virginia Tech. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran and was preceded in death by his father, Thomas L. Hyman Sr. Survivors include his mother, Katie Lester Hyman, Saltville; two sisters, Tina H. Cook, Saltville, and Eleanor S. Desai, Oak Hill; two brothers-in-law, Duane Cook and Amit Desai; three nieces and one nephew; two special friends, Scott Everhart and Jennifer Overbay. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, March 2, at 2 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with burial in the Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| McCready | Herbert Seldon | 23 Feb 2000 | Herbert Seldon “Cub” McCready, age 86, of Saltville, died Wednesday, Feb. 23, 2000 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. McCready was a member of the McCready United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Virginia “Sis” McCready. Surviving are two sisters, Nannie Nutter of Glade Spring, and Sammy Routh of Erwin, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted Friday, Feb. 25, at 11 a.m. at the Mount Rose Cemetery Mausoleum in Glade Spring with the Rev. Mark Lundy officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Saltville Rescue Squad, P.O. Drawer D, Saltville, VA 24370 or the Virginia Hospice Care, 308 Hickory Ave., Rural Retreat, VA 24368. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Presnell | John Rufus | 23 Feb 2000 | John Rufus Presnell, age 77, of 406 Presnell Road, Sparta, N.C., died Wednesday morning, Februry 23, 2000, in the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winson-Salem, N.C. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Hazel Rominger Presnell of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Stewart McMeans of Jonesville, N.C.; Judy and James Miles of Glade Valley, N.C.; one son and daughter-in-law, Ronald and Susan Presnell of Sparta; six grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and one step-great-grandson. Funeral services will be conducted Friday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church near Roaring Gap, N.C. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, and at other times at the home of Judy and James Miles, 1188 Camp Cheerio Road, Glade Valley, N.C. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to the Mt. Carmel Cemetery Fund, c/o Dorothy Shaw, 82 Moonbeam Dr., Glade Valley, N.C. 28627 | |
| Jones | Blanche Hazel Greene | 19 May 1923 | 24 Feb 2000 | Blanche Hazel Greene Jones, 76, of the Mount Pleasant Rest Home in Wilkesboro and formerly of Zionville, was remembered at funeral services held Feb. 27 at Austin & Barnes Funeral Home Chapel in Boone. Rev. Harold Danner and Rev. Vance Triplett officiated. Burial followed at the Pleasant Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Jones was born in Wilkes County to Finley and Commiller Blackburn Greene. She was a member of the Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Zionville and a retired cafeteria cook. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Edmeson Jones; one son, Lawrence Jones; five sisters; and two brothers. She is survived by four daughters, Ruth Phillips, Millers Creek, Carolyn Hartman and fiance” Dexter Ward, Boone, Barbara Laws and husband, Kenneth, Wilkesboro, and June Pope and fiance” Ray Bentley, Vilas; one son, Rev. Burl Jones and wife, Wanda, Marion; one daughter-in-law, Bronda Jones, Lenoir; 14 grandchildren, 11 great-grandchildren and four step-grandchildren; and three sisters, Ora Triplett, Darby, Hattie Powers, Elizabethton, Tenn., and Hettie Craig, Lenoir. Memorials may be made to Pleasant Grove Cemetery Fund, c/o Joseph Warren, 146 Warren Lane, Zionville, NC 28698. Austin & Barnes Funeral Home of Boone was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Belyeu | Phyllis Ann | 29 Sep 1947 | 24 Feb 2000 | Phyllis Ann Belyeu, 52, was remembered at funeral services held March 1 at Midway Baptist Church. Rev. Larry Shepherd and Rev. Keith Casey officiated. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Mrs. Belyeu was born in Ashe County to William Eldreth and Elsie Greer Eldreth. She was a legal secretary. She was preceded in death by her father, William Eldreth. She is survived by her fiance”, Gary Turner, Tampa, Fla.; her mother, Elsie Eldreth, West Jefferson; a brother, Eddie Eldreth, Asheville; two sisters, Carol Daniel, Bradenton, Fla., and Elizabeth Holman, West Jefferson; and three nephews. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of the arrangements. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
| Bear | Brenda R. | 24 Feb 2000 | Brenda R. Bear, age 52, of Rural Retreat, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Bear was an employee of Smyth County Community Hospital and a friend to all. She is survived by her husband, Billy Bear of Rural Retreat; two daughters and one son-in-law, Melissa and Michael Musser of Rural Retreat, and Stephanie McCleese of Austin, Texas; two stepsons and one daughter-in-law, Scott and Anita Bear and B.J. Bear, all of Rural Retreat; her mother, Daisy Riggins of Pulaski; her father, George Riggins of Newbern; two sisters, Joyce Brown of Dublin, and Linda Cox of Pulaski; one grandson, Garrett Musser. Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb. 27, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Eddie Beck and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105 or to the Virginia Breast Cancer Foundation, 5001 West Broad St., Suite 201, Richmond, VA 23230. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Brown | Donna Hash | 24 Feb 2000 | Mrs. Donna Hash Brown, age 94, of 3591 Hwy. 93, Sparta, N.C., died Thursday, February 24, 2000, in Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She was the widow of Fred Brown. She is survived by five daughters and three sons- in-law, Dorothy Mabe of Winston-Salem, N.C., Sue and Phillip Caldwell of Boomer, N.C., Evelyn and Charles Earp of Sparta, N.C., Donna Chapman of Flagstaff, Az. and Linda and Joe Hornung of Sparta; three sons and daughters-in-law, Ralph and Irene Brown, Jim and Lois Brown all of Sparta, Joe and Janet Brown of Independence, Va.; one brother, Wayne Hash of Winston-Salem, N.C.; two sisters, Nina Reeves of Sparta, N.C., and Ruby Halsey of Piney Creek, N.C.; seven grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Elk Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral services. There will be no visitation Saturday evening. | |
| Clark | Sadie V. | 24 Feb 2000 | Sadie V. Clark, age 76, of Saltville, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. Ms. Clark had been a resident of Valley Health Care Center, a member of the Main St. Christian Church, and a former cook at the Saltville Elementary School. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert E. and Cora Sage Clark; two brothers, Lee Clark and Virgil Clark; and three sisters, Elizabeth Clark, Louise Clark and Virginia Clark. Surviving are two aunts; one nephew; three nieces. Funeral services will be conducted today, Feb. 26, 11 a.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Cal Hultgren and Mr. Barry Loupe officiating. Burial will follow at the Baptist Cemetery in Glade Spring. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. prior to the funeral service at the funeral home. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cook | William Hillard | 24 Feb 2000 | William Hillard Cook, age 70, of Chilhowie, died Thursday, Feb. 24, 2000 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Cook was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was preceded in death by a son, Douglas Wayne Cook. He is survived by his wife, Edith H. Cook, Chilhowie; one daughter, Jill C. Brooks, Chilhowie; three sons, Randy Cook, Curtis Cook, both of Chilhowie, and Fred Cook, Marion; two sisters, Lucille C. Blevins, Roanoke, and Betty C. Hawks, Marion; one brother, Jimmy Cook, Chilhowie; four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today, Feb. 26, at 2 p.m. at the Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. Joe Lambert officiating. The family will receive friends from noon until service time. Burial will follow in the Macedonia Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wells | Virginia | 25 Feb 2000 | Virginia Wilkins Wells, formerly of Rural Retreat, died Friday, February 25, 2000, in the Pulaski Community Hospital. She had resided at the Randolph House, Pulaski, for the past two years. Born in Pine Bluff, Ark., to Virginius Davis Wilkins and Mary Allen Wilkins, cotton plantation owners, Virginia took great pride in tracing her ancestry to explorer Thomas Walker and Adlai E. Stevenson, a United States vice president. Virginia was educated in Arkansas schools and studied voice at the Cincinnati Conservatory of Music. She married Hubert Laurence Rawlins and was the mother of one son, Hubert, Jr., who excelled at Virginia Military Institute before transferring to Rice University where he obtained BS and MS engineering degrees. Following graduation, “Hubie” was employed by Shell Oil Co. and was accidentally killed in a work-related explosion shortly thereafter, at the age of 24. After her marriage dissolved, Virginia traveled extensively with her mother and lived in Texas, Florida, North Carolina and Washington, D.C., where she worked in the Surgeon General’s office. While in D.C., Virginia married Ralph J. Wells, a Grayson County native. They moved to Greeley, CO, where Ralph worked as a pipefitter, and Virginia was an antique dealer. Upon retirement, the Wells moved to Rural Retreat and endeared themselves to the community. Virginia was a Red Cross volunteer, an avid bridge player, Rural Retreat Garden Club president, and hostess extraordinaire. Virginia was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph; her parents; her beloved son “Hubie”; and her sister, Jessie. Survivors include a nephew, Virginius W. Haymes of North Carolina; a niece, Jessie “Pat” Williams of OH; several great-nieces and nephews; and her many Rural Retreat and Randolph House friends. A memorial service of thanksgiving for the life of Virginia W. Wells will be held at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel, Rural Retreat, on Tuesday, March 7, at 7 p.m. with Pastor Edward Schaack officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Burial will be in Old Bellwood, Pine Bluff, Ark., at a later date. Memorials may be made to the McDowell Music Club scholarship fund, the Grace Lutheran Church organ fund, or the American Red Cross, in care of Lindsey Funeral Home. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Spencer | Helen | 14 Jan 1918 | 26 Feb 2000 | Helen Weaver Spencer, 82, was remembered at funeral services held Feb 29 at Sturgills Baptist Church. Rev. Lloyd Day officiated. Burial followed in the Spencer Family Cemetery. Mrs. Spencer was born in Ashe County to Edward and Pearl Farmer Weaver. She is survived by one son, Kenny Spencer, Lansing; three daughters, Freida Barker, West Jefferson, Pat Stamper, Lansing, and Linda Richardson, Rugby, Va.; one sister, Edna Roop, Rugby, Va.; and eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Holman | Joseph Ward | 28 Mar 1934 | 26 Feb 2000 | Joseph Ward Holman, who passed away in Georgenberg, Germany on Feb. 26 will be remembered in a memorial service on March 25 at 2 p.m. at Laurel Knob Baptist Church in Todd. Services will be conducted by Rev. Randy Barr, a nephew, and Rev. James Rash. Mr. Holman was born in Ashe County to George Spurgeon Holman and wife, Mary Greer Holman, lovingly remembered as “Granny Mac.” He enjoyed a career in the military, serving his country with tours in Japan, Germany, Korea and Viet Nam. After retirement, Holman made his home in Germany with his wife, Helga, and their three children. In August of 1997, Holman, his wife, his daughter, Elizabeth, and her three children came back to Ashe County for a three week visit. They enjoyed meeting and reacquainting themselves with family and friends. Mr. Holman was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Freeman, Roger and Coolidge Holman; and one sister, Mabel Wilcox. He is survived by his wife, Helga; three daughters, Joye Daughtery, Clifton, Va., Diane Holman and Elizabeth Nossek, Georgenberg, Germany; one son, Joseph Holman, Georgenberg, Germany; four grandchildren; four sisters, Mossie Davis and Deane Wilcox, Todd, Ruth Prince, Shady Springs, W. Va., and Mary Barr, West Jefferson; two brothers, Greer Holman, West Jefferson, and Jesse Holman, Todd; and several nieces and nephews. |
| Doane | Bessie C. | 26 Feb 2000 | Bessie C. Doane, age 83, died Saturday, Feb. 26, 2000 at her home in Saltville. Mrs. Doane was the widow of Robert C. Doane and was also preceded in death by a son, Jim Doane. Surviving are a son, Roger Doane of Saltville; four daughters, Janie Tuell of Saltville, Hazel Tilson of Meadowview, Barbara Litcherson of New Jersey, and Betty Knorr of Maryland; two brothers, Sanders Call of Chilhowie, and Dewey Call of Glade Spring; four sisters, Blanche Call of Abingdon, Mildred “Sister” Fullen of Saltville, Jennie Frye of Chilhowie, and Mary Harris of Kentucky; 11 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; daughter-in-law, Valerie Doane of Saltville; sons-in-law, Bobby Tuell, Kelly Tilson and Jim Knorr. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Feb. 29, at 2 p.m. in Dr. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Charlie Walker officiating. Burial was in Mount Pleasant Cemetery. | |
| Snead | Betty June | 26 Feb 2000 | Betty June Helton Snead, age 60, of Saltville, died Saturday, Feb 26, 2000 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mrs. Snead was the daughter of the late Bruce and Mozelle Helton, and a member of Deliverance Pentecostal Church of God. Surviving are her husband, John Oliver Snead; one son, Danny Snead of Saltville; two daughters, Amy Gardner of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Leanna Holmes of Rural Retreat; five sisters, Edna Delp, Hattie Goff and Nannie Frye, all of Saltville, Peggy Morgan of Winston- Salem, N.C., and Elizabeth Minton of Asheville, N.C.; nine grandsons; several nieces and nephews; sons-in-law, Jakic Holmes and Doug Gardner. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Feb 29, at 11 a.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tracy Puckett officiating. Entombment was in Mount Rose Mausoleum in Glade Spring. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Greer | Paul Glenn | 4 Apr 1953 | 27 Feb 2000 | Paul Glenn Greer, 46, was remembered at funeral services held March 1 at Upper Helton Baptist Church. Rev. Rex Hall officiated. Burial followed in the Wall Cemetery. Mr. Greer was born in Westchester, Pa. to Wayne and Wretha Lovelace Greer. He is survived by his mother; two sons, Shawn and Aaron Greer, both of Manassas, Va.; one daughter, Ina Greer, Manassas, Va.; one step-son, Brandon Forein, Mannassas, Va.; and three sisters, Annie Osborne and Rita Curcio, West Jefferson, and Penny Morgan, Manassas, Va. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Baker | Esther | 27 Feb 2000 | Esther Baker, age 83, of Troutdale, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000 at the home of her daughter in Myrtle Beach, S.C. She is survived by her husband, Eddie Baker, Konnarock; one daughter, Nancy Baker Blevins, Myrtle Beach, S.C.; two sons, Billy Baker, Norton, and Arthur Baker, Falls Church; five grandchildren: R.C. Jr., Eddie, and Philip Blevins, Myrtle Beach, S.C., Sarah Ann Baker Crawford, Sevierville, Tenn., and Brian Baker, Manassas; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today, March 1, at 1 p.m. at the Bethel Baptist Church in Konnarock. The family will receive friends from noon until service time at the church. Burial will follow in Laurel Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Conway | Russell Lee | 27 Feb 2000 | Russell Lee Conway, age 75, of Rural Retreat, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. Mr. Conway was born in Owensboro, Ky., the son of the late Luther and Flora Cundiff Conway. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in World War II from 1943 to 1946. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rachel Lee Conway. Surviving are two sons, David Lee Conway of Staunton, and Jerry Lee Conway, of the home; two grandsons, Cliff Conway and Chris Conway; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 2, at 11 am. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Jack King and Mr. Paul Lineberry officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat. Military graveside rites will be conducted by Marion VFW Post 4667. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Church of Christ or to the Rural Retreat Volunteer Emergency Services. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 at the funeral home. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Covell | Josephine Ackerman | 27 Feb 2000 | Josephine Ackerman Covell, age 88 of 1618 Fletcher St., Wilkesboro, N.C., died Sunday morning, February 27, 2000, in the Britthaven Nursing Center in Wilkesboro, N.C. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Jan and Kenneth Wooten of Glade Valley, N.C.; one grandson, Richard Bell of Glade Valley; one granddaughter, Cindy Wood of Boonville, N.C.; four great-grandchildren, Candace, Brittany and Justin Bell of Jacksonville, Fla., and Akiko Kawagoye of Boonville, N.C.; and three sisters, Patty Parker of Denver, Co., Dorsey Holden of Tampa, Fla., and June Corl of Wilkesboro, N.C. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard Covell; her parents, Edward and Grace Verley Ackerman; four brothers, Grant, Cecil, Rollo and Ed Ackerman; and one sister, Grace Brown. Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Rich Hill Baptist Church Cemetery. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. Grandview Memorial Funeal Home of Sparta is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Hayden | Betty Joan Kell | 27 Feb 2000 | Betty Joan Kell Hayden, age 50, died Sunday, Feb. 27, 2000 in a Roanoke Nursing Home. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, James Allen Kell and Levada Kell. Survivors include three sons, James Allen Smith Sr., Chilhowie, Kenneth Eugene Smith Sr., and Kevin Thompson, both of Marion; two sisters, Patricia Sayers, Wytheville, and JoAnn Wise, King, N.C.; one brother, Robert Allen “Bobby” Kell Sr., Marion; five grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb. 29, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Neitch and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial followed in Round Hill Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Mastrolillo | Anthony John | 27 Feb 2000 | Anthony John Mastrolillo, 80, was remembered at a memorial service held at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Jefferson on March 1 at 10 a.m. Rev. Mark Lawton and his brother, Rev. John E. Jusseaume concelebrated at the service. Mr. Mastrolillo was born in Marlboro, Mass., son of the late Michael Mastrolillo and Theresa (Santella) Jusseaume. He lived in Massachusetts most of his life and was a resident of Fleetwood for the past 10 years. He leaves his wife of 57 years, Phyllis (Gallagher) Mastrolillo. He also leaves a brother, Rev. John E. Jusseaume, Newberryport, Mass; and several nieces and nephews. He retired in 1982 from the Worcester Telegram and Gazette Newspaper after 25 years as a reporter and Copy Editor. He was a member of the V.F.W. and the Mountain Aire Golf Club. He graduated from Assumption College in Worcester, Mass. with a bachelor of arts degree. He also completed courses for M.A. and Ph.D. degrees in philosophy at Boston University Graduate School. A veteran of World War II he served in the Military Intelligence Corps in the European Theatre of operations and was cited for bravery behind enemy lines. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to your favorite charity. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Verlander | Kathleen | 27 Feb 2000 | Kathleen Anderson Verlander, age 81, died Feb 27, 2000 in Houston, Texas. Mrs. Verlander was a former resident of Marion where her three sons were born and raised. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Lewis and Jimmie Verlander, Jim and June Verlander, and Joe and Judy Verlander; six grandchildren; 7 great-grandchildren; three brothers, Sherwood Anderson, Otho Anderson and Arthur Anderson; one sister, Dorothy McDaniels; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb 29, at 2 p.m. in Woodlawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bill Lipps officiating. Interment was in Woodlawn Garden of Memories. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a donation be made to the March of Dimes Gulf Coast Chapter, 3000 Wesleyan, Houston, Texas 77027. Woodlawn Funeral Home in Houston, Texas was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Johnson | Maude Eggers | 28 Feb 2000 | Maude Eggers Johnson, age 83, of 975 Old Barrett Rd., Ennice, N.C., died Monday evening, February 28, 2000, at the Sunbridge Health Care Center in Sparta, N.C. She is survived by her husband, Eugene Johnson of the home; four daughters, Ella Billings, Brenda Cochran and Juanita Combs all of Sparta, and Patsy Daniel of Eden, N.C.; three sons, Michael David and Omar Johnson both of Ennice, and Walter Lee Johnson of Sparta, one sister, Sophia Harmon of Sugar Grove, N.C., 25 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thusday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Scottville Baptist Church with burial in the Church Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the funeral services to lie-in-state. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta and at other times at the home of a daughter, Juanita Combs, 610 Collins Rd., Sparta. | |
| Neel | Stewart Gaby | 11 Oct 1916 | 29 Feb 2000 | Stewart Gaby Neel, age 83, died Tuesday, Feb. 29, 2000 at Overlake Hospital in Limestone, Tenn. Mr. Neel was born Oct. 11, 1916 in Limestone, Tenn., the son of James B. Neel and Gladys Gaby Neel. He formerly lived in the Bethel Community near Abingdon with an aunt, Garnett Bonner. He graduated from King College in Bristol, Tenn., in 1941 with an A.B. in business. He served four and a half years in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a captain and a pilot. He flew extensively throughout the United States, in the Pacific Theatre, in Africa and to India. After the war, Mr. Neel began teaching school in Marion and soon after became director of the Chamber of Commerce in Marion. Subsequently, he followed this career to Williamson, W.Va., and then Uniontown, Penn. He organized and directed the Fayette County Development Council in Pennsylvania. He moved to the Pacific Northwest in 1957 and until his retirement in 1982 was employed by Puget Sound Power and Light Company in industrial and community development. Mr. Neel was active in the Presbyterian church serving as an Elder in four different churches. Surviving are his wife, Maxine Elizabeth Harris; two sons, Thomas Neel, Belmont, Mass., and Michael Neel, Springfield, Ill.; three daughters, Patricia Ann Neel, Everett, Wash., Betty Kay Neel, Bellevue, Wash., and Susan Neel, Arcata, Calif.; 10 grandchildren; one great-grandson. This is a courtesy announcement by Campbell Funeral Home in Abingdon. |
| Johnson | Connie Marie | 30 Jul 1949 | 29 Feb 2000 | Connie Marie Johnson, 50, was remembered at memorial services held March 4 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Junior Miller officiated. Mrs. Johnson was born in Ashe County to Clifford and Fannie McClure Church. She is survived by her parents; her husband, Dickey Johnson; two sons, Rodney and Chad Johnson, Crumpler; one daughter, Rebecca Johnson, Durham; three brothers, Roger and Kenneth Church, Lansing, and Michael Church, West Jefferson; and two sisters, Cleata Johnson and Debbie Miller, Lansing. Memorials may be made to the American Lung Association, 1170 West First St., Winston- Salem, NC 27101. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Murphy | Marie T. | 29 Feb 2000 | Marie T. Murphy, age 73, died Tuesday, Feb. 29, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Murphy was a faithful member of St. John’s Catholic Church in Marion and was a retired employee of Smyth County Community Hospital following 33 years of service. Mrs. Murphy was preceded in death by a daughter, Barbara Murphy. Surviving are her husband, Hugh F. Murphy Sr., Marion; two daughters and sons-in-law, Donna and Tracy Untiedt, and Patty and Phil Hendren, all of Marion; five sons and four daughters-in-law, Billy and Terry Murphy, Dublin, Joey and Lisa Murphy, Marion, Jack and Cindy Murphy, Radford, Robert and Janet Murphy, Rural Retreat, and Hugh F. Murphy Jr., Galax; one sister, Joan Herman of Jim Thorpe, Penn.; one brother, Joseph Bosha of Bethlehem, Penn.; 11 grandchildren. A Mass of Resurrection was held Friday, March 3, at 11 a.m. at St. John’s Catholic Church with Father Robert Krenik and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Entombment followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bryant | Robert Eugene “Bob” | 1 Mar 2000 | Robert Eugene “Bob” Bryant, age 86, of Glade Spring, died Wednesday, March 1, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Bryant was born in Johnson County, Tenn., the son of the late Thomas Guy and Mollie Bryant. He had lived most of his life in Washington County and was a member of Glade Community First Church of God. Surviving are his wife, Myrtle Heath Bryant; six sons, John Richard Bryant and M.A. Bryant, both of Chilhowie, Herbert Bryant of Damascus, Carl Bryant of Abingdon, Dale Bryant of Bristol, and Max Bryant of Bristol, Tenn.; 17 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; a special friend, Gray Dishman Kulin. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, March 2, at 8 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Gene Little officiating. Graveside services were held Friday, March 3, at 11 a.m. in Old Glade Presbyterian Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Glade Community First Church of God, 12223 Maple St., Glade Spring, VA 24340. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Colley | James Charles | 1 Mar 2000 | James Charles Colley, age 89, of Clinchburg, died Wednesday, March 1, 2000, at the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. He was born in Washington County, a son of the late Maggie P. and William J. Colley. He attended the Primitive Baptist Church. Mr. Colley retired from Olin Mathieson Chemical Corp. in Saltville. He was a veteran of World War II, and he was a member of the Saltville Volunteer Fire Department. He was also a member of the Clinchburg, Virginia Senior Citizens. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Edith Faye Colley; one sister, Lois Jean Tolbert; three brothers, Joseph Colley, Abingdon, Wiley B. Colley, Marion, Edward A. Colley, Suwanee, Ga.; three sisters-in-law, several nieces and nephews, and many friends also survive. Funeral services for Mr. Colley will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, March 4, 2000, at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home, in Saltville, with Elders Curt Heath, Ben Blevins, and Eddie Lyle officiating. Burial will follow at the Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Heffinger | Eva M Cochram | 1 Mar 2000 | Eva M. Cochran Heffinger, age 79, formerly of Anawalt, W.Va., died Wednesday, March 1, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Heffinger was the widow of Marvin E. Heffinger and a member of Rock Chapter 130 Order of Eastern Star of Rock, W.Va. Surviving are two daughters, Judy N. Noble of Woodbridge, and Linda S. Harrell of Chilhowie; one son, Jack L. Heffinger of Anawalt, W.Va.; three sisters, Lillian Marshall of Hillsville, Elizabeth Lester of Montcalm, and Gertrude Creel of Lynn Haven, Fla.; two brothers, Joe Cochran of Radford and Amos Cochran of New Albany, Miss.; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 5, at 2 p.m. in Barnett”s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Blevins officiating. Burial was in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Mullis | Carl William | 30 Jan 1929 | 2 Mar 2000 | Carl William Mullis, 71, was remembered at funeral services held March 5 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Johnny Goodman, Rev. Charlie McCoy and Rev. Chris Goodman officiated. Burial followed in the Colvard Cemetery. Mr. Mullis was born in Ashe County to Larkin and Clyde Barker Mullis. He is survived by his wife, Annie Juanita Mullis; one son, Dale Mullis, Fleetwood; three daughters, Kathryn Brown, North Wilkesboro, Diana Goodman and Ruth Ann Lyalls, both of West Jefferson; one brother, Worth Mullis, Mountain City, Tenn.; one sister, Kathleen Brakin, Pennsylvania; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Blackwell | Louise Maloyed | 2 Mar 2000 | Mrs. Louise Maloyed Blackwell, age 77, of Tannersville, died Thursday, March 2, 2000 at her daughter’s home in Tannersville. She was the widow of Howard E. Blackwell, Sr. Survivors include one son, Howard E. Blackwell, Jr., Tannersville; one daughter, Sharon Osborne, Tannersville; two brothers, Ralph Maloyed, Hillsville, and Wade Maloyed, Tannersville; four sisters, Nannie Mae VanDyke, Roanoke, Phyllis Hancock, Marion, Gladys Poe, Richlands, Va., and Mary Zane Ashley, Tannersville; two grandsons, Shane Osborne and Johnny Blackwell; one special granddaughter, Jacquelynn Davis; and one special friend, Carrie Clear. Funeral services for Mrs. Louise Maloyed Blackwell will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, March 4, 2000, at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with Rev. Wiley Neal and Rev. William F. Dean officiating. Burial will follow at the Ellis Family Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tannersville Rescue Squad. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Brosius | Henry Copenhaver | 2 Mar 2000 | Henry Copenhaver Brosius, age 78, of Maitland, Fla., died Thursday, March 2, 2000 in Florida Hospital, Orlando, Fla. Mr. Brosius was born in Marion and moved to central Florida in 1968. He was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Maitland. He was a retired Major in the United States Air Force and served as a pilot during World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He is survived by his wife, Ann W. Brosius of Maitland, Fla.; two daughters, Beverly Brosius of Maitland, Fla., and Lynn Brosius-van Gorp of Fort Myers, Fla.; one sister, Mary Helen Nihart of McLean. Funeral services were held Monday, March 6, at 2 p.m. at the First Presbyterian Church in Maitland, Fla., with the Rev. Richard Meyer officiating. Burial followed in Glen Haven Memorial Park with military honors. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Kelly | Brenda Ray | 2 Mar 2000 | Brenda Ray Kelly, age 47, of Glade Spring, died Thursday, March 2, 2000, at the Johnston City Medical Center. She was a graduate of Richlands High School and was a member of Joy Baptist Church in Chilhowie. She was preceded in death by her father, Chester V. Ray. Survivors include her husband, James P. Kelly, Glade Spring; two sons, James P. Kelly, II, and Christopher Ray Kelly, both of the home; her mother, Effie Cordle Ray, Cedar Bluff; one sister, Paula Ray Castle, Cedar Bluff; a niece, Kelli Danielle Castle. Services to celebrate her life will be held Saturday, March 4, 2000, at 2 p.m. at the Joy Baptist Church in Chilhowie with the Rev. Neil Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Sprinkle | Charles E. | 2 Mar 2000 | Charles E. Sprinkle, age 84, of Glade Spring, died Thursday, March 2, 2000 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Mr. Sprinkle had lived all his life in Washington County, was a veteran of World War II and was of the Baptist faith. He was the widower of Lula F. Sprinkle. Surviving are three sons, Eddie Sprinkle of Abingdon, Danny Sprinkle of Meadowview, and Charles Sprinkle Jr.; one daughter, Eva Boardwine, Saltville; seven grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, March 5, at 2 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bob Surber officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Walls | Irene | 17 Apr 1927 | 3 Mar 2000 | Irene Miller Walls, age 72, of Marion, formerly of Whitetop, died Friday, March 3, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Walls was born April 17, 1927 at Chilhowie, the daughter of Worth and Luna Blevins Miller. Surviving are her husband, Andy Glenn Walls, of the home; one daughter, Regina Walls Reeves of Abingdon; her mother, Luna Blevins of Marion; two sisters, Ruth Miller and Okie James, both of Marion; one half-brother, Ward Miller of Bowie, Md.; two half-sisters, Annie Jones, Warrensville, N.C., and Maxine Williams of Mouth of Wilson; two grandchildren, Melinda Reeves and Jacob Blevins, both of Marion; one great-grandson, J.C. Blevins, Marion. Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 6, at 11 a.m. in Helton Valley Baptist Church in Whitetop with the Rev. Rex Hall and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Interment was in Walls Cemetery. Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Walls Cemetery Fence Fund, c/o Maxie G. Walls, 214 Middle Ford Road, Whitetop, VA 24292. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Barker | Velma Phipps | 3 Mar 2000 | Velma Phipps Barker, age 66, died Friday, March 3, 2000 at her home in Sugar Grove. Mrs. Barker was a native of Flat Ridge, but had lived in Sugar Grove most of her life. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harve Phipps and Pauline Young Phipps, and her stepmother, Maude Phipps. Survivors include her husband, Vernon E. “June” Barker, Sugar Grove; five sons and daughters-in-law, Norman and Terry Barker of Spotsylvania, Eddie and Jill Barker of Ceres, Don and Tammy Barker of Rural Retreat, Doug and Debbie Barker of Springfield, and Joe and Corinne Barker of the U.S. Navy in Jacksonville, Fla.; three daughters and sons-in-law, Becky and Jerry Jones of Elon College, N.C., Susie and John Poole of Bristol, and Betsy and Arch Shearin of Flat Ridge; one sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Bill Hodge of Independence; two brothers and a sister-in- law, Ben and Juanita Phipps of Flat Ridge, and Harold “Pete” Phipps of Chilhowie; five grandsons; seven granddaughters; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, March 6, at 2 p.m. in the Sugar Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenny Price officiating. Burial followed in Burtons Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery in Flat Ridge. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Sugar Grove Rescue Squad, c/o Carol Choate, P.O. Box 257, Sugar Grove, VA 24375. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Dixon | Dayton Dennis | 3 Mar 2000 | Dayton Dennis Dixon, age 91, of 417 Prathers Creek Rd., Laurel Springs, N.C., died Friday evening, March 3, 2000, at his home. He is survived by his wife: Gertrude O. Dixon of the home; one daughter and son-in-law: Elsie and George Harris of Sparta, N.C.; three sons and daughters-in- law: John and Shirley Dixon of Laurel Springs, N.C.; Rev. Bert and Judy Dixon of Hickory, N.C., and Boy Man and Teresa Dixon of Laurel Springs, N.C.; eleven grandchildren; eleven great- grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and five brothers: Rev. Daniel Dixon of Low Gap, N.C., Rev. Willard Dixon of Bel Air, Md., Rev. Paul Dixon of Laurel Springs, N.C., Jacob Dixon of Landis, N.C., and Isaac Dixon of Laurel Springs, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Yates | Leslie Jane | 10 Nov 1952 | 4 Mar 2000 | Leslie Jane Berg Yates, 47, was remembered at a vigil service held March 6 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Funeral mass was held today at the Catholic Church of St. Francis. Mrs. Yates was born in Ashland, Ky. to Leslie Thomas and Lorine McComis Berg. She is survived by her parents; her husband, George Yates; one son, Michael Edward Yates, West Jefferson; one daughter, Shannon Gale Yates, West Jefferson; one brother, James Michael Berg, Covington, Ky. Memorials may be made to Susan B. Komen Foundation, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265 or St. Jude Children”s Hospital, 332 N. Lauderdale, Box 318, Memphis, TN 38101. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Rose | Della | 4 Mar 2000 | Della Entis Rose, age 90, died Saturday, March 4, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Rose was a daughter of the late Rev. Charlie Ashby and Mary Compton Ashby. She was the widow of Clinton A. Rose. She was a member of Rugby Chapel Free Will Baptist Church of Caney Ridge for more than 65 years. Surviving are a son and daughter-in-law, Dale E. and Rowan H. Rose of Hampton; one sister, Earma Ashby; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, March 5, at 6 p.m. in Rosewood Memorial Gardens Mausoleum with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Barnett”s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Clark | Albert Eugene | 17 May 1954 | 5 Mar 2000 | Albert Eugene Clark, age 45, of Newbern, formerly of Troutdale, died Sunday, March 5, 2000 at Pulaski Community Hospital in Pulaski. Mr. Clark was born May 17, 1954 at Troutdale, to Sidney Allen and Fannie Darnell Clark. He was preceded in death by his father. Surviving are his mother, Fannie D. Clark, Troutdale; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Bonnie and Allen Dixon, Chilhowie, and Reba and Glenn Baker of Troutdale; one brother, Richard Allen Clark, Troutdale; one half-sister, Glenna Crewey, Marion; a special friend, Eunice Dillow, Newbern; several uncles, aunts, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, March 8, at 11 a.m. in Troutdale Baptist Church with the Rev. Ricky Bolick, the Rev. James Farley, and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment will be in Troutdale Cemetery. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence is in charge of arrangements. |
| Woodward | Jeanetta Lee | 5 Mar 2000 | Jeanetta Lee Woodward, age 65, of Saltville, died Sunday, March 5, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Woodward was the widow of Robert L. Woodward and was of the Christian faith. Surviving are three sons, Michael Woodward and Ronnie Woodward, both of Saltville, and Tim Woodward of Glade Spring; two daughters, Patricia Watson of Williamsburg and Marie Coe of Glade Spring; her mother, Ola Hamm Poole, Rural Retreat; one brother, Bobby Poole of Flatridge; three sisters, Mary Lou McGrady and Linda Umberger, both of Rural Retreat, and Lena Bonham of Marion; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; special friend, Rachel “Poochie” Kestner. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, March 7, at 2 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bob Briggs and the Rev. Gene Little officiating. Burial was in Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Graybeal | Lockie Victoria Landreth | 28 Feb 1910 | 6 Mar 2000 | Lockie Victoria Landreth Graybeal, 90, was remembered at funeral services held March 8 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Bruce Roten and Rev. and Mrs. Hobert Dowell provided the music and songs. Graveside services were held March 9 at Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Graybeal was born in Ashe County to James Landreth and Amanda Lizzie Miller Landreth. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hugh A. Graybeal; one daughter, Vilena Johnson; two brothers, Avery and Rev. Paul Landreth; and two sisters, Virlie Ham and Stella Gwynn. She is survived by a daughter, Imagean Brackins, Creston; two son-in-laws, William C. Brackins and Rev. Frank Johnson; two sisters, Mamie Weaver, Edenton, Ga., and Reba Mattheson, Marion, Va.; five grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Greene | Beatrice Holderfield | 6 Mar 2000 | Mrs. Beatrice Holderfield Greene, age 78, of 2119 Little Pine Rd., Ennice, N.C., died Monday morning, March 6, 2000, at her home. She was the widow of Clarence Robert Greene. She is survived by four daughters: Madeline Hall of Raleigh, N.C., Vennere Linville of Bowling Greene, Va., Opal Joines and Irene Nichols, all of Ennice, N.C.; one son: Robert Greene of Galax, Va.; twelve grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two sisters: Pearl Goodson of Galax, Va., and Sarah Linville of Independence, Va.; and one brother: Roscoe Holderfield of Low Gap, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Little Pine Church of the Brethren, with burial in the Church Cemetery. The body will be taken to the Church from Grandvie Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, Tuesday evening where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. | |
| Harris | Beulah Oleta | 6 Mar 2000 | Beulah Oleta Harris, age 86, of Glade Spring, died Monday, March 6, 2000 in Johnston Memorial Hospital n Abingdon. Mrs. Harris was the widow of James A. Harris Sr. and a member of the Methodist church. Surviving are a son, James A. “Jamie” Harris II of Glade Spring; two grandsons, Jason Harris and Jeremy Harris; several nieces and nephews; a sister-in-law, Ann Parker, Chilhowie. Funeral services will be conducted today, March 8, at 2 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with burial in Old Glade Presbyterian Cemetery in Glade Spring. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Howell | Lucille Joines | 6 Mar 2000 | Mrs. Lucille Joines Howell, age 73, of 100 Rifle Range Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Monday afternoon, March 6, 2000, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She is survived by her husband: Willie Howell of the home; four daughters and two sons-in-law: Carlene and Bill Harvey of Durham, N.C., Althea Sanchez of Sparta, Sheri Howell of Sparta, and Tonya and David Jolly of Crumpler, N.C.; three sons and two daughters-in-law: Billy and Madge Howell, Donnie and Mary Howell, and Greg Howell, all of Sparta, N.C.; ten grandchildren; seven great- grandchildren; a sister: Emalene Perry of Sparta; a brother: Edison Joines of Highland, Maryland; and one niece. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Whitehead-Joines Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Maby | Lillie Dickens | 7 Mar 2000 | Lillie Dickens Mabry, 93, of Hillsville, died Wednesday, March 7, 2001 at Eldercare of Hillsville. She was preceded in death by her parents, Daniel P. and Mertia Dickens; her husband, Omer H. Mabry; and an infant son, Daniel Columbus Mabry. Survivors include a daughter and son-in- law, Lockie Bell and Odell Webb of Fancy Gap; a brother, Ray Dickens of Salisbury, N.C.; and a grandson and spouse, Danny and Tammy Webb. A funeral service was held Friday at 11 a.m. in the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the D.P. Dickens Cemetery. Elder Joe H. McGrady, Elder Carbon Vass and the Rev. Stephen Stephenson officiated. | |
| Scott | Nannie Hardy | 29 Sep 1907 | 8 Mar 2000 | Nannie Hardy Scott, age 92, died Wednesday, March 8, 2000 in Winter Park, Fla. Mrs. Scott was born Sept 29, 1907 in Lunenburg County where she lived until her high school years and then moved to Kenbridge. She was a graduate of Radford College and taught in Appalachia. She met and married George F. Scott and had two children, Fannie and Sam. They lived 52 years in Norton where she was a devoted, loving wife, mother and member of the Norton Methodist Church. She had resided at the Winter Park Towers since 1986 and was a member of the Winter Park Presbyterian Church. Her philosophy of life is best told in the scriptural passage which says, “A man’s life consisteth not in the abundance of things which he possesseth.” Surviving are a brother, John W. Clarke of Salem; one daughter, Fannie Hillman LeFevre of Winter Park, Fla.; a daughter-in-law, Jeanne Scott Selby of Atlanta, Ga.; five grandchildren, Scott Hillman of Winter Park, Fla., David Hillman of Munford, Ala., Mary Hillman Greer, Clarke Scott and Grayson Scott, all of Atlanta, Ga.; five great- grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Monday, March 13, at 11 a.m. at Mount Carmel Cemetery with the Rev. Rita E. White officiating. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
| Eastridge | John David | 8 Mar 2000 | John David Eastridge, age 74, of Glade Spring, died Wednesday, March 8, 2000 at the McVey’s Rest Home in Abingdon. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and retired from Norfolk & Southern Railroad. Survivors include his wife; one daughter; two brothers; two sisters; one grandson; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted Thursday, March 9, at 2 p.m. at the Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring with the Rev. Shirley Carter officiating. Military rites were conducted by the Saltville VFW Post #7328 “Hardy Roberts.” D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bauguess | Bobby Dale | 11 Jun 1941 | 9 Mar 2000 | Bobby Dale Bauguess, 58, was remembered at funeral services held March 12 at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel in Independence, Va. Burial followed in Corinth Cemetery in Rugby, Va. Rev. Rex Hall, Rev. Douglas Halsey and Mr. Dwight Sells officiated. Mr. Bauguess was born in Rugby, Va. to William “Bill” and Thelma Goss Bauguess. He is survived by one son, Derik Bauguess, Lansing; one daughter and son-in-law, Geneva and Dane Absher, Crumpler; one brother, Donald Bauguess, Rugby, Va.; three sisters, Dare Neugent, Rugby, Va., Ruth Ledford, Fort Lauderdale, Fla., and Ann Burkett, Jefferson; one granddaughter, Amanda Absher; several nieces and nephews; and a special friend, Jesse Sole, Rugby, Va. Memorials may be made to Rugby Rescue Squad, 1845 Rugby Rd., Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363 or Corinth Cemetery, c/o Rev. Dusty Reedy, 14 Dusty Lane, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Independence, Va. was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Brooks | Grace Benge | 9 Mar 2000 | Mrs. Grace Benge Brooks, age 77, of 871 Bullhead Rd. Sparta, N.C., died Thursday morning, March 9, 2000, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law: William Jr. and Shirley Watson of Bel Air, Maryland; two grandchildren: Billy Watson and Christine Gray both of Bel Air, Md.; two great- grandchildren: Jacob and Olevia Cocheran of Bel Air, Md.; one brother: Junior Benge of Austinville, N.C.; two sisters: Bertha Crouse of Sparta, and Alma Walls of Glade Valley, N.C.; a special niece: Eula Lambert of the home; and several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon, March 11, 2000, at 2:00 P.M. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the New Salem Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. James Smith will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta and at other times at the home of Eula Lambert, 871 Bullhead Rd., Sparta. | |
| McMillan | Ruth P. | 9 Mar 2000 | Ruth P. McMillan, 99, was remembered at funeral services held March 13 at Oxford Church of the Nazarene in Oxford, Pa. Burial followed in the Oxford Cemetery in Oxford, Pa. Mrs. McMillan was born in West Jefferson to the late Wiley and Rena Little Phillips. She was a homemaker and a charter member of the VFW Gray-Nichols Post #1779 Auxiliary of Oxford, Pa., since 1935 and was still an active member. She was also a member of the Oxford Church of the Nazarene. She was preceded in death by her husband, Claude L. McMillan in 1972; her parents; and five sisters and one brother, Stella Richards, Alsey Blackburn, Leota Goodman, Lois Blackburn, Grace Phillips and Harold Phillips. She is survived by one foster daughter, Arlene L. Little, Elkton, Md.; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial contributions may be made in her name to the VFW Gray-Nichols Post #1779, Auxiliary, Oxford, PA 19363 or the Oxford Church of the Nazarene, Locust St. and Penn Ave., Oxford, PA 19363. Edward L. Collins Funeral Home Inc. was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Beaver | Pearl Mae | 27 Nov 1921 | 11 Mar 2000 | Pearl Mae Beaver, 78, was remembered at graveside funeral services held March 15 at West Jefferson Cemetery. Rev. Bill Ballou officiated. Mrs. Beaver was born in Rutherford County. She is survived by a special friend, Irene Shatley, West Jefferson; and several nieces and nephews. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Perry | Regina Dawn “Jeannie” | 8 Dec 1955 | 11 Mar 2000 | Regina Dawn “Jeannie” Perry Crumpler Dec. 8, 1955 March 11, 2000 Regina Dawn Perry, better known as Jeannie, 44, was remembered at funeral services held March 14 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Ted Reynolds, Rev. Dan Hess and Rev. Lonnie Jones officiated. Burial followed in the Tucker Cemetery. Mrs. Perry was born in Ashe County to Kenneth Absher of Jefferson and Helen Herne of West Jefferson. She is survived by her husband, Lindon Perry; her parents; one daughter, Cindy and husband, Randall Stansberry, Millers Creek; two brothers, Jerry Sutherland and wife, Wilma, Boone, and Scotty Herne, West Jefferson; her twin sister, Rebecca “Becky” Perry and husband, Vance, Crumpler; and sister, Pam Cox and husband, Glennie, West Jefferson; two nieces, Jill Trivette and Hope Perry; and four nephews, Brandon Sutherland, Bret Baldwin, Bart Baldwin and Shannon Baldwin. Memorials may be made to The Family, 714 Island Ford Rd., Crumpler, NC 28617. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Cleary | Connie Monroe | 11 Mar 2000 | Rev. Connie Monroe Cleary, age 81, of 42 Friendly Land, Ennice, N.C., died Saturday evening, March 11, 2000, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. He is survived by his wife: Hazel Vaughan Cleary of the home; one daughter and son-in-law: Betty and Marvin Shaw of Glade Valley, N.C.; two sons and daughters-in-law: Bobby Dean and Suzee Cleary of High Point, N.C., and Claude and Elizabeth Cleary of Ennice, N.C.; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; one sister: Annie Pruitt of North Wilkesboro; and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Little Pine Church of the Brethren, with burial in the Church Cemetery. The body will be taken from Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta to the church, where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday evening. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Little Pine Cemetery Fund c/o Jeanette Anders, 619 Pine Brook Rd., Ennice, N.C.28623 | |
| Reedy | William Ralph | 3 Jul 1925 | 12 Mar 2000 | William Ralph Reedy, age 74, of Troutdale, died Sunday, March 12, 2000 at Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Reedy was born July 3, 1925 in Troutdale, the son of the late James Claude and Jenny Norman Reedy. He was preceded in death by his wife, Evelyn Parsons Reedy and his son, William Ralph Reedy Jr. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie and Roger Cornett, and Bobbie and Bobby Patton, all of Troutdale; two stepsons and a spouse, Dick and Sondra Sexton, Manassas, and Ray Sexton of Volney; one daughter-in-law, Peggy Sexton, Sugar Grove; five sisters and two brothers-in-law, Edna Reedy, and Carol and Doc Odham, all of Marion, Mary Ross, Troutdale, Ruby Ore, Lynchburg, and Fannie and Avery Greer, Sugar Grove; two brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Helen Reedy, Lynchburg, and Roy and Ruth Reedy, Roanoke; a special friend, Violet French, Sugar Grove; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, March 15, at 2:30 p.m. in Troutdale Baptist Church with the Rev. George Russell and the Rev. Ken Riggins officiating. Interment will be in Troutdale Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Troutdale Fire and Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 160, Troutdale, VA 24378. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence is in charge of arrangements. |
| Hall | Winifred | 4 Jul 1925 | 12 Mar 2000 | Winifred Hall, age 74, of Greenup, Ky., died Monday, March 13, 2000 at Our Lady of Bellefonte Hospital in Russell, Ky. Mrs. Hall was born July 4, 1925 in Marion, a daughter of the late Harry E. and Pricie Gass Hall. She was a member of House of Praise in Greenup. Mrs. Hall was preceded in death by three daughters, Vivian Garred, Pricie Garred, and Ann Katherine Garred, and one brother, Harry Hall. Survivors include five sons: William Garred of Marion, Joseph Garred, Freddie Garred and Eugene Garred, all of South Point, Ohio, and Allen Garred of Washington, D.C.; four daughters, Linda Garred, Clementine Garred, Cynthia Garred, all of Greenup, Ky., and Mrs. Charles (Alice) Jones of Lexington, Ky.; two sisters, Ann Jackson and Peggy Hayes Russell, both of Marion; 22 grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral services and burial were held Thursday, March 16, in Greenup, Ky. This is a courtesy announcement by Bradley’s Funeral Home. |
| Adair | Mary Farris | 12 Mar 2000 | Mary Farris Adair, age 88, of Glade Spring, died Sunday, March 12, 2000 in Valley Health Care in Chilhowie. Mrs. Adair was the widow of R.W. Farris and Thomas Bryan Adair. She was a member of Glade Community First Church of God, and was an avid gardener and an award-winning quilter. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Sue Farris Honaker and Betty Farris Zavala. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Sue Farris Honaker and Betty Farris Zavala. Surviving are five sons, Elmer Farris and Joe Adair, both of Glade Spring, Moe Adair of Bristol, Curtis Adair of Kingsport, Tenn., Harold Ruetschi Farris of Emory; three daughters, Anne Farris of Glade Spring, Freida Adair Harrington of Abingdon, and Eleanor “Judy” Farris Velasco of Houston, Texas; 19 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted today, March 15, at 11 a.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Gene Little officiating. Burial will be in the Elizabeth Cemetery in Saltville. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Atwood | Okie Pierce | 12 Mar 2000 | Okie Pierce Atwood, age 89, widow of James T. Atwood, died Sunday, March 12, 2000 at Trivett’s Private Christian Home for the Elderly in Chilhowie. Mrs. Atwood was a member of the Troutdale Baptist Church. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Evelyn and Jack Rutherford of McDonough, Ga.; two sons and daughters-in-law, William and Noni Atwood and B.J. and Margaret Atwood, all of Marion; one sister, Mamie Richardson of North Tazewell; two sisters-in-law, Denton Atwood of Marion, and Marie Atwood of Troutdale; four grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 14, at 7 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ken Riggins officiating. Graveside services will be held today, March 15, at 11 a.m. at Troutdale Cemetery with the Rev. Neville Mozingo. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Humphries | Dorothy Edna | 12 Mar 2000 | Dorothy Edna Humphries, age 90, died Sunday, March 12, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Humphries was born in Oswego, Tenn., to the late Rosa Huddleston and James Bowman. Along with her husband, the late Curtis Edwards, she was owner and operator of several restaurants throughout the southeast. She was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include one stepson, A.C. Edwards, Illinois; three nieces, Mrs. James (Barbara) Shoun, Bristol, Mrs. Enoch (Norma) Senter, Clintwood, and Mrs. Ralph (Mildred) Blizzard, Blountville, Tenn. Graveside services will be held Thursday, March 16, at 2 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery in Bristol with the Rev. Danny Thompson officiating. Bradley’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Jones | Leslie Alton | 15 Oct 1908 | 13 Mar 2000 | Leslie Alton Jones, 91, was remembered at funeral services held March 16 at Sturgills Baptist Church. Rev. Lloyd Day officiated. Burial followed in Zion Hill Cemetery. Mr. Jones was born in Ashe County to John Calvin and Lucinda Doone Jones. He is survived by one sister, Hazel Denny, Jefferson; and one nephew, Gerald Denny, Jefferson. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Cregger | William Franklin “Billy” | 13 Mar 2000 | William Franklin “Billy” Cregger Jr., age 65, died Monday, March 13, 2000 at his home in Ceres. Mr. Cregger was of the Baptist faith and farmed most of his life. He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Bertie Cregger and a brother, James Andrew Cregger. Surviving are two daughters and one son-in-law, Geraldine C. “Dump” and Daniel Hendrick of Bluefield, W.Va., and Christina Nicole Cregger of Marion; one son, William David Cregger of Marion; one sister and brother-in-law, Mabel and Lynwood Toms of Roanoke; one brother and two sisters-in-law, Alfred and Mary Cregger of Roanoke, and Lou Cregger of Marion; three grandchildren; several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, March 15, at 2 p.m. at Zion United Methodist Church with the Rev. Larry Patton officiating. Burial will follow in Zion United Methodist Cemetery in Nebo. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Harless | Effie Mae | 4 Feb 1917 | 14 Mar 2000 | Effie Mae Harless, 82, was remembered at funeral services held March 15 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Bruce South and Rev. Charles McCoy officiated. Burial was held March 16 at Big Flatts Cemetery. Mrs. Harless was born in Ashe County to H.V. and Margaret Parsons Walker. She is survived by one daughter, Marie Jordan, Fleetwood; two sisters, Elizabeth Barnett, Lenoir, and Billie Jean Pruitt, Goldsboro; four grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Big Flatts Cemetery Fund, c/o Janet Jordan, 312 Jordan Rd., Fleetwood, NC 28626. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Poston | Melvin A. | 8 Feb 1922 | 14 Mar 2000 | Melvin A. Poston, age 78, died Tuesday, March 14, 2000 at Calico Rock, Ark. Mr. Poston was born on Feb. 8, 1922 in Saltville. He was united in marriage to Irene Blevins on May 8, 1951 in Saltville, was a retired iron worker and a member of the Iron Workers Union Local 395. Mr. Poston was preceded in death by his wife, Irene Poston; his parents, Grover and Martha DeBoard Poston; and one brother, John Poston. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and David Krieter, Debby and Rick Price, Chesterton, Ind., and Cathy and Bill Walters, Schererville, Ind.; two sons and daughters-in-law, James and Marie Poston, Colorado Springs, Colo., and Jeff and Sherry Poston, Pilot Point, Texas; two sisters, Irene Eastridge, Saltville, and Betty Hutton, Marion; two brothers, Billy Poston, Bristol, Tenn., and Ervin Poston, Chesapeake; 13 grandchildren: Brian, Chad and Matthew Krieter; Shannon, Kelli and Justin Price; Colleen and Kaitlyn Walters; Aaron, Cody, Sam and Chad Poston; two great-grandchildren, Austin and Hayley Krieter. A memorial service will be conducted today, March 18, at 11 a.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with Ervin Poston officiating. Family will receive friends from 9 to 11 a.m. prior to the service. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of the arrangements. |
| Hart | James Baughn | 14 Mar 2000 | James Vaughn Hart, age 58, died Tuesday, March 14, 2000 at his home in Marion. Mr. Hart was born in Ashe County, N.C., and had lived most of his life in Smyth County. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and was retired from Brunswick with over 27 years of service. He was a member of the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667 and also the American Legion Post. He was preceded in death by his father, Vaughn Hart, and his stepfather, Ed Matheson. Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Sherry Hart, Sugar Grove, Melissa Roberts and Greg Roberts, Marion, and Teresa Hardy and Jeff Hardy, Chilhowie; his mother, Reba Matheson, Marion; one sister, Susie Regen, Hewitt, Texas; two brothers, Jerry Hart, Chilhowie, and Bill Hart, Henson, N.C.; 10 grandchildren; special friend, Barbara Reed; first wife and friend, Betty Davidson; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, March 17, at 2 p.m. in Bradley’s Funeral Home with the Rev. Frank Johnson and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment followed in Rosewood Memorial Gardens with full military honors being rendered by the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Linkous | Harry Abraham, Jr. | 14 Mar 2000 | 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. | |
| Scott | Wilson W. | 14 Mar 2000 | Wilson W. Scott Jr., age 88, beloved husband, father, grandfather and public servant, died Tuesday, March 14, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. “Bill” Scott served as mayor of Marion for 18 years until he stepped down in 1992. He was instrumental in the formation of the Marion Retail Merchants Association. He also served on the Marion Volunteer Fire Department and the Marion Rescue Squad. Mr. Scott was a charter member of the Marion Lions Club, a member of the Marion Kiwanis Club for over 50 years and was active in the Boy Scouts of America. He was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church. Mr. Scott was preceded in death by his wife of 63 years, Jean Mock Scott; his parents, Wilson W. Sr. and Lilly S. Scott; three brothers, James S. Scott, John M. Scott and J. Justin Scott; one sister, Martha Kingham. He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Lewis Patrick and Linda Scott of High Point, N.C., and Wilson Michael and Carol Scott of Marion; two sisters-in-law, Alpha J. Scott and Elizabeth R. Scott, both of Marion; five grandchildren, Kelly Frye of High Point, N.C., Stephanie Gallagher of Pittsburgh, Penn., Rich Scott of Raleigh, N.C., Berit Dabbs of Alexandria, and Tracy R. Scott of Marion; three step-grandchildren, Bryan Clontz of Rocky Mount, N.C., Caroline Kadis of Raleigh, N.C., and Emily Clontz of High Point, N.C.; three great-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, March 17, at 11 a.m. at the First United Methodist Church with the Rev. Buddy Miller, the Rev. Mary K. Briggs and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 115 South Church St., Marion, VA 24354, the American Cancer Society, c/o Lynn Manweiler, 448 Cummings St., Box 350, Abingdon, VA 24210 or the charity of your choice. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Frye | Wesley H. | 30 Jul 1926 | 15 Mar 2000 | Wesley H. Frye of Portsmouth died Wednesday, March 15, 2000. Mr. Frye was born July 30, 1926. He was a native of Saltville. He was the owner of Wes Frye Auto & Van Repair. Surviving are three children, Brenda Frye and Charles Frye, both of Portsmouth, and Donna Davis, Windsor; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted today, March 18, at 11 a.m. in Biltmore Baptist Church in Portsmouth conducted by the Rev. Frye. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the American Cancer Society. This is a courtesy announcement by D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville. |
| Merwede | Jerry D. “Cowboy” | 15 Mar 2000 | Jerry D. “Cowboy” Merwede, age 58, of Saltville, died Wednesday, March 15, 2000 at Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Merwede was a loving and caring husband and father. He worked as a mason for 37 years. Survivors include his wife, Judith Ann Merwede; four sons, Jerry Merwede, Roy Merwede, Jay Merwede, Scott Merwede, all of New Jersey; two daughters, Mrs. Ricky “Valerie” Church, Saltville, Amanda Merwede, New Jersey; his mother, Estell Bailey, Spokane, Wash.; one sister, Barbara Randall, Newport Richie, Fla.; five grandchildren, Cody Austin Church, Connor Blake Church, Amanda Merwede, Justin Merwede, Shea Merwede. Graveside services were conducted Friday, March 17, at 11 a.m. at the Elizabeth Cemetery with the Rev. Benny Frye officiating. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bowman | Bobbie Ray | 16 Mar 2000 | Bobby Ray Bowman, infant son of Bobby and Crystal Bowman of Saltville, died Thursday, March 16, 2000 in Johnson City Medical Center. Surviving, besides his parents, are paternal grandparents, Bobby and Deborah Bowman of Saltville; maternal grandmother, Melinda Landis of St. Petersburg, Fla.; and several great-grandparents; three aunts, Deborah Armstrong, Amanda Eastridge and Juanita Bowman, all of Saltville; several great-aunts and great-uncles; several cousins. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, March 18, at 1 pm. in the Mudfork Church of Christ in Mudfork with the Rev. Johnny Elmore officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Call | Dorothy Ann | 16 Mar 2000 | Dorothy Ann Call, age 49, of Saltville, died Thursday, March 16, 2000 in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. Survivors include two sons, Ronald M. Call Jr., and William F. Call, both of Saltville; one daughter, Anita E. Call, Saltville; former husband and friend, Ronald Call Sr.; her mother, Agnes Osborne, Saltville; one brother, Bill Osborne, Georgia; three sisters, Bertha Thompson, Saltville, Virginia Ball and Rozion “Rosie” Tuggle, both of Georgia; one granddaughter, Aleah Danielle Call; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, March 19, at 2 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. E.D. Swartz and Mr. Barry Loupe officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the funeral home. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Ellison | Howard Jackson | 29 Jan 1935 | 17 Mar 2000 | Howard Jackson Ellison Jr., age 65, died Friday, March 17, 2000 at his home in Rural Retreat. Mr. Ellison was born on Jan. 29, 1935 to the late Howard J. Sr. and Mabel Heldreth Ellison. He was a disabled veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member of the Rural Retreat United Methodist Church. He was also an avid gardener and bass fisherman. He is survived by his wife of 36 years, Carolyn Ayers Ellison; one son and daughter-in-law, Howard J. III and Andrea H. Ellison, Pearisburg; one sister, Helen E. Bedwell, Rural Retreat; a brother and sister-in-law, James F. and Susan A. Ellison, Rural Retreat; his mother-in-law, Ethel D. Ayers, Wytheville; a brother-in-law and sister-in-law, L.B. (Pete) and Ethel A. Wright, Wytheville; a host of loving relatives and friends. Funeral services were held Monday, March 20, at 11 a.m. at the Rural Retreat United Methodist Church with the Rev. Robert Countiss officiating. Interment followed in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat with military graveside rites being conducted by Marion VFW Post 4667. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. |
| Burchett | Wiley James | 17 Mar 2000 | Wiley James Burchett, age 70, died Friday, March 17, 2000 in Bealeton. He is survived by his wife, Della Mae Burchett of Gainesville; two daughters, Kimberly Burchett of Bealeton, and Justine Burchett of Gainesville; two sons, James Burchett of Fredericksburg, and Timothy Burchett of Haymarket; three sisters, Peggy Baldwin, Marion, Laura Booth, Chesapeake, Ohio and Elizabeth Rush of DeLand, Fla.; one brother, Bobby Burchett of Austin, Texas; nine grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, March 20, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Eugene Baldwin officiating. Burial was in Rose Lawn Cemetery where full military rites were conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Jones | Daisy Gay Tolbert | 17 Mar 2000 | Daisy Gay Tolbert Jones, age 81, died Friday, March 17, 2000 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Mrs. Jones was the widow of Sanders H. Jones and a member of Mount Pleasant Church. She was also preceded in death by a son, Leland H. Jones. Surviving are two sons, David L. Jones of Kingsport, Tenn., and Robert E. Jones of Chilhowie; a daughter, Martha Faye Hopkins of Kingsport, Tenn.; two sisters, Clemintine Haynes and Ruby Tolbert, both of Saltville; five grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, March 18, at 8 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home. Graveside services were held Sunday, March 19, at 1 p.m. in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Keiser | Mary Aretta Rose | 17 Mar 2000 | Mary Aretta Rose Keiser, age 64, of Cottondale, Ala., died Friday, March 17, 2000 in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Mrs. Keiser was born in Smyth County and had resided in Cottondale for 36 years. Survivors include one son, Kenneth R. Rose of Marion; four sisters, Nellie Kathy Jones of Abingdon, Betty Lou Testerman, Linda Juanita Martin and Judy Mae Grace, all of Marion; two brothers, Ronnie Rose of Marion, and Denny Rose of Rural Retreat; two grandchildren, Megan Kendra Rose of Marion, and Alicia Rose Lyttle of Spring Lake, N.C. Funeral services were held Sunday, March 19, at 1 p.m. at the Memory Chapel Funeral Home in Tuscaloosa, Ala. Memory Chapel Funeral Home in Tuscaloosa, Ala., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Morris | Marilyn Spriggs | 17 Mar 2000 | Marilyn Spriggs Morris, age 93, died Friday, March 17, 2000 at Francis Marion Manor. Mrs. Morris was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Lee Morris, and her daughter, Charlotte Lee Morris. She was a member of Marion Church of God and a lifelong resident of Marion. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Jerry and Happy Morris of Marion; two sisters-in-law, Shirley Hutton of Baltimore, Md., and Erma Morris of Elizabethton, Tenn. Funeral services were held Saturday, March 18, at 7 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Graveside services were held Sunday, March 19, at 2 p.m. at Round Hill Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Roberts | Richard W. | 17 Mar 2000 | Richard W. Roberts, age 85, died Friday, March 17, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Roberts was the widower of Crystal Woods Roberts. Surviving are two brothers, Thomas Roberts of Lynchburg, and Charles Roberts of Reynoldsburg, Ohio; three sisters, Nannie Ford of Marion, Edna Roberts of Columbus, Ohio, and Katherine Ford of Broadford; several nieces and nephews. Funeral and burial were held in Oklahoma City, Okla. Vondel Smith Mortuary in Oklahoma City, Okla., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Ellis | Arvil Dal “Jim” | 13 May 1936 | 18 Mar 2000 | Arvil Dale (Jim) Ellis, 63, of Windy Ridge Rd. North Wilkesboro, died Saturday, March 18, 2000 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center. Mr Ellis was born May 13, 1936, in Wilkes County to Millard and Lura Belle Pike Ellis. He was retired from the Air Force as a Senior Master Sergeant. Surviving are his wife, Regina Legrend Ellis, two sons, James Arvil Ellis of Cheyenne, Wyo., and Patrick Dale Ellis of Maxwell Air Force Base, Montgomery, Ala. three brothers, Robert Ellis, Bill Ellis, and Floyd Ellis, all of North Wilkesboro; one sister, Faye Reeves of North Wilkesboro; two half-sisters, Charmey Cleary and Isadore Bell, both of North Wilkesboro; and one grandchild. Funeral services were held Tuesday, at 2pm, at the Miller Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Berch Handy and an Air Force Chaplain. Burial, with full military rites conducted by the Pope Air Force Base honor guard, was held in Mountlawn Memorial Park. Posted on 3/21/2000 by Sharon Lail |
| Bugielski | Anthony A. | 18 Mar 2000 | Mr. Anthony A. Bugielski, age 57, of 138 Atwood St., Sparta, N.C., died Saturday evening, March 18, 2000, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. He was preceded in death by a grandson: Chase Andrew Bugielski. He is survived by his wife: Mary Ann Triplett Bugielski of the home; One daughter: Sabrina Arnold of Piney Creek, N.C.; two sons and a daughter-in-law: Jeff Bugielski of Charlotte, N.C., and Jimmy and Robin Bugielski of Sparta; three grandchildren: Chad and Leah Bugielski, and Brianna Arnold; one brother, Lawrence Bugielski of Lenoir, N.C.; and two sisters: Joan Woodruff and Cookie Smitzer, both of Michigan. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Whitehead-Joines Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Hess | Carl Leonard | 18 Mar 2000 | Carl Leonard Hess, age 60, of Glade Spring, died Saturday, March 18, 2000 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Hess was the son of Lena Bell Tuggle Hess and the late Lee Douglas Hess. Surviving are his wife, Katie Juanita Warren Hess; two sons, Ricky L. Hess, Chilhowie, and Warren Lee Hess, Glade Spring; two daughters, Janet L. Anderson, Atkins, and Juanita Ann McVey, Lodi; his mother, Lena Bell Hess; three brothers, Lawrence R. Hess, Statesville, N.C., Willie L. Hess, Damascus, and Robert F. Hess, Chilhowie; six sisters, Florence Blevins, Virginia L. Hess and Carolyn D. Smith, all of Chilhowie, Margaret A. Granados, Chaperral, N. M., Eula F. Sandefur and Wanda M. Hess, both of Glade Spring; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 20, at 2 p.m. in Rush Creek Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Eddie Lyles officiating. Burial was in the Bishop-Rush Creek Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hughes | James “Jim” | 18 Mar 2000 | James “Jim” Hughes, age 76, a resident of the Greendale Home for the Aged in Abingdon, died Saturday, March 18, 2000. He was a farmer and a lifelong resident of Washington County. Survivors include one sister, Sara Huffman, Kingsport, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted Tuesday, March 21, at 11 a.m. in the Henderson Family Cemetery with the Rev. Clark Powers and the Rev. Darvin Woodruff officiating. Campbell Funeral Home in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Richardson | Sarah | 18 Mar 2000 | Mrs. Sarah Richardson of 220 Elm Bend Rd. Brevard, N.C., and formerly of Alleghany County, died Saturday evening March 18, 2000, at the Memorial Mission Hospital in Asheville, N.C. She was the widow of W. Frank Richardson. She is survived by one son: Gerald Richardson of Brevard, N.C.; one grandson and spouse; Dennis and Stacy Richardson of Rosman, N.C.; a granddaughter: Megan Richardson; a brother: Ross Moore of Galax, Va.; three sisters: Faye Harpe of Radford, Va., Florence McClendon of Ashevill, Alabama and Carolyn Montgomery of Odenville, Alabama, a daughter-in-law, Betty Jo Richardson of Virginia Beach, Va.; a step- granddaughter: Frankie Thornton, of Virginia Beach, Va.; a step-great-grandchild: Aislyn Barnes of Virginia Beach, Va.; an a step-great-great-grandchild: Breydon Dorsey of Virginia Beach, Va. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Sparta Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Young | Wanda | 18 Mar 2000 | Mrs. Wanda Weaver Young, age 75, of the Mt. Pleasant Nursing Home, Wilkesboro, NC, died Saturday, March 18, 2000, in the Wilkes Regional Medical Center in Wilkesboro, NC. She is survived by one brother: Rev. James Weaver of Wilkesboro, NC; four sisters: Mary Lee Landreth of Wilkesboro, NC; Patsy Irwin of Sparta, NC; Judy Combs of Wilkesboro; and Mozelle Settle of Tennessee; and several nieces and nephews. There will be a graveside service Monday, March 20, 2000, at 2:00 PM at the Elk Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home is in Charge of the Funeral arrangements. | |
| Rutherford | Annie | 5 Apr 1912 | 19 Mar 2000 | Annie Belle Alderman Rutherford, 87, was remembered at funeral services held March 21 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson. Rev. Fred Jennings and Rev. C.E. Greene officiated. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Rutherford was born in Carroll County, Va. to Churchwell and Laura Ellen Worrell Alderman. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, William L. Rutherford. She is survived by one brother, Churchwell Alderman Jr., Hillsville, Va.; three sisters, Mary Stoots, Austinville, Va., Kate Mundy, Mt. Airy, and Ita Worrell, Hillsville, Va.; special caregivers, Kathleen Mahaffey, Georgia Kilby, Anna Ray and Bonnie Barker; and several nieces and nephews. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Kimberlin | Joseph Worth | 27 Nov 1922 | 19 Mar 2000 | Rev. Joseph Worth Kimberlin, 77, was remembered at funeral services held March 22 at Big Flatts Baptist Church. Rev. Reeves Jones, Rev. Charlie McCoy and Rev. Bill Ballou officiated. Burial followed in the Big Flatts Church Cemetery with military rites. Rev. Kimberlin was ordained into the ministry on July 25, 1971 and served Ashe and Alleghany counties. He was born in Ashe County to James and Laura Grogan Kimberlin. He was preceded in death by his parents; and one grandson, Gregory Ray Trivette. He is survived by his wife, Virginia D. Kimberlin; three daughters, Laura Ann Eldreth and Lisa Lambert, Fleetwood, and Illa Bryne, Todd; one brother, George Talmadge Kimberlin, Lake Norman; three grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, six step-grandchildren and 12 step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Wyatt | Wayne D. | 19 Mar 2000 | Wayne D. Wyatt, age 66, of Chilhowie, died Sunday, March 19, 2000 in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Wyatt was a maintenance man retired from Brunswick and a lifelong farmer. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Fred and Hazel Powers Wyatt; and one brother, William Earl Wyatt. Survivors include his wife, Lillian Mae Barlow Wyatt, Chilhowie; two sons and two daughters, Gregory Wayne Wyatt and Michael V. Wyatt, both of Chilhowie, Phyllis W. Moberg of Charlottesville, and Tammy W. Campbell of Roanoke; seven grandchildren, Jennifer and Heather Wyatt, Jesse and Adrianne Moberg, LeAnn and Robbie Campbell, and Shaylene Wyatt; two brothers, Roger Dean Wyatt of Marion, and Larry Wyatt of Chilhowie; one sister, Betty Jo Testerman of Chilhowie. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 21, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Grosses Creek Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Greene | Kermit Lee | 20 Jun 1909 | 20 Mar 2000 | Kermit Lee Greene was remembered at memorial services held March 23 at Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church. Rev. Kermit Dancy officiated. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Greene was born in Watauga County to Conley Greene and Anna Belle Cook Greene. He was an assembly foreman at a manufacturing company. He was preceded in death by his parents; and a daughter, Ann Lou Daniel. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Lemly Greene of the home; a brother, J.C. Greene, Deep Gap; three sisters, Ruth Miller, Deep Gap, Eula Lawrence, Fleetwood, and Bertie Blackburn, Millers Creek; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church, PO Box 782, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Tate | Helen Holmes | 3 Oct 1912 | 20 Mar 2000 | Helen Holmes Tate, age 87, of Dublin, died Monday, March 20, 2000 in the Pulaski Community Hospital. Mrs. Tate was born in Smyth County on Oct 3, 1912, the daughter of the late Robert W. Holmes and Garian Copenhaver Holmes. She was a graduate of Marion Junior College which is now part of Roanoke College. She was a retired medical secretary at St. Albans Hospital in Radford. Mrs. Tate was a member of the Dublin Presbyterian Church and was preceded in death by a brother, Dr. Edward B. Holmes. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Rev. Dr. Manson B. Tate of Dublin; one daughter, Carolyn Elizabeth (Betsy) Tate of Dublin; one son and daughter-in-law, Robert (Bob) Carrington Tate and Rebecca Luffman Tate of Lithonia, Ga.; three grandchildren, Sarah Elizabeth Tate, Mary Charlotte Tate and James Andrew Tate, all of Lithonia, Ga.; one sister, Mrs. Denton Hull of Marion; one brother and sister-in-law, Charles W. and Dorothy Holmes of Marion; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, March 23, at 3 p.m. at Dublin Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Susan Cyre and the Rev. John K. Boyd officiating. Graveside services were held Friday, March 24, at 11 a.m. at Mount Carmel Cemetery. In lieu of flowers the family wishes that memorials be made to the Pulaski Daily Bread, P.O. Box 824, Pulaski, VA 24301, to the Presbyterian Children”s Home of the Highlands Inc., P.O. Box 545, Wytheville, VA 24382-9982 or to the Dublin Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 2027, Dublin, VA 24084. Stevens Funeral Home of Pulaski and Seaver-Brown Funeral Service were in charge of arrangements. |
| McGrady | Lillard | 26 Mar 1932 | 20 Mar 2000 | Lillard McGrady, age 68, of Independence, died Wednesday, March 29, 2000 at Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax. Mr. McGrady was born March 26, 1932 at Rugby to Claude McGrady and Wanda Thompson McGrady. Surviving are one sister and brother-in-law, Helen and J.R. Maines, Sparta, N.C.; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Roger and Beverly McGrady, Marion, Raymond and Marcella McGrady, Adwolfe, and Grover and Betty McGrady, Independence; one special niece, Sandra Anderson, Adwolfe; several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, April 1, at 11 a.m. in Corinth Baptist Church in Rugby with the Rev. Rex Hall and the Rev. Warner Eller officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to the church just in time for the service. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Independence Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 607, Independence, VA 24348. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence is in charge of arrangements. |
| Tabor | Pauline Louise | 20 Mar 2000 | Pauline Louise Hylton Tabor, age 73, died Monday, March 20, 2000 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. Mrs. Tabor was born in Maybeury, W.Va., the daughter of the late Harry and Cora Sheppard Hylton. She was a former resident of Pocahontas and had been a resident of Valley Health Care Center for a number of years. She was the widow of Hansel Tabor and a member of the Pocahontas Baptist Church. Surviving are four sisters, Madelyn Jennings, St. Paul, Hazel Richards, Bluewell, W.Va., Ethel Thurston, Princeton, W.Va., and Joyce Cole, Pocahontas; one brother, Bill Hylton, Pocahontas; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, March 22, at 11 a.m. in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum Chapel in Bluewell, W.Va. Burial was in Woodlawn Memorial Gardens. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wassum | Virginia | 20 Mar 2000 | Virginia Collins Wassum, age 80, died Monday, March 20, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Wassum was the widow of Ralph P. Wassum. She is survived by one daughter, Carole Wassum Rosenbaum, Marion; two grandsons, Charles Chandler Rosenbaum, Abingdon, and William Ryan Rosenbaum of Marion; one great-grandson, Chandler Pierson Rosenbaum; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, March 22, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Alan Gray officiating. Burial will follow in Baptist Cemetery in Glade Spring. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Royal Oak Presbyterian Church Scholarship Fund, 139 W. Main St., Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Williams | Charles F. “Chuck” | 20 Mar 2000 | Charles F. “Chuck” Williams Jr., age 70, died Monday, March 20, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Williams was a member of the Ebenezer Lutheran Church. He was retired from the United States Marine Corps and was a member of the Francis Marion VFW Post #4667 and the Disabled American Veterans Chapter 39. Mr. Williams was the co-owner of Williams Lawn Service Inc., and Williams Garden Center. He served several terms on the Executive Board of the Episcopal Diocese of Southwestern Virginia. He was a past director of Hemlock Haven Episcopal Church Camp, formerly a superintendent of Holston Hills Country Club, and was active in the Boy Scouts of Marion. Surviving are his wife, Mary Ann Williams, Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Karen and Steve Griffith of Greenville, S.C.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Mike and Denise Williams of Marion, and Jeff and Leanne Williams of Appomattox; one sister, Dorothy Smith of Lakeland, Fla.; two brothers, Don Williams of Tampa, Fla., and Jack Williams of Evington; three grandchildren, Zacharia Williams of Appomattox, Emily Williams and Olivia Williams, both of Marion. Funeral services were held Friday, March 24, at 11 a.m. at the Ebenezer Lutheran Church with Pastor James H. Bangle officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery where full military rites were conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Ebenezer Lutheran Youth, P.O. Box 1799, Marion, VA 24354 or the American Cancer Society, c/o Lynn Manweiler, 448 Cummings St., #350, Abingdon, VA 24210. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Rash | Irene | 7 Apr 1913 | 21 Mar 2000 | Irene Harless Rash, 86, was remembered at funeral services held March 24 at Buffalo Baptist Church. Rev. Dean Watson officiated. Burial followed in the Lewis Family Cemetery. Mrs. Rash was born in Ashe County to Wiley Harless and Clyde Bare Harless. She was a homemaker and a member of Buffalo Baptist Church in West Jefferson. She was a previous member of Bethel Baptist Church of Locust. She is survived by her husband, Paul C. Rash of the home; four sons, Ivan Rash, Mebane, Texas, Malcolm Rash, Salisbury, Phillip Rash, Locust, and Jonney Rash, West Cliffe, Colo.; a daughter, Juanita Legros, West Jefferson; a sister, Ray Farris, Mountain City, Tenn.; 12 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Buffalo Baptist Church, c/o Kim Harless, 218 Beaver Drive, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Worley | Ruth | 21 Mar 2000 | Ruth Burgess Worley, age 78, of Saltville, died Tuesday, March 21, 2000 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mrs. Worley was a member of the Oak Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Garland Worley; two sons, Robert K. Worley and Kenneth D. Worley; and a grandson, Dale Worley. Survivors include two sons, Eddie Worley and Mike Worley, both of Saltville; three daughters, Patsy Nieto, Saltville, Brenda Simpkins, Tallahassee, Fla., and Betty Jean Frye, Seven Mile Ford; seven sisters, Opal Rhea, Jackie Chapman, both of Saltville, Helen Lawrence, Crescent City, Fla., Jean Griffith and Myrtle Worley, both of Aldie, Marie Porter, Sterling, Ill., and Dorothy Puskar, Port Orange, Fla.; two brothers, Bobby Burgess, Wytheville, and Burkley Burgess, Port Orange, Fla.; 15 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday, March 24, at 2 p.m. at the Oak Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles Blevins and the Rev. Donald Wyatt officiating. Burial followed at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Howell | Betty Ilene Conner | 4 Aug 1919 | 22 Mar 2000 | Betty Ilene Conner Howell, 80, was remembered at funeral services held March 22 at Bald Mountain Baptist Church in West Jefferson. Rev. J.D. Walton, Rev. Billy Joe Blevins and Rev. Junior Seatz officiated. Burial followed in the Bald Mountain Cemetery. Mrs. Howell was born in Ashe County to Ettie and Isaac Connor. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Howell; a daughter, Geneva Johnson; and a son, James Howell. She is survived by five sons, Wayne Howell, Wilkesboro, Rex Howell, Concord, Oren Howell, Sparta, Joe Howell, Kannapolis, and Steve Howell, Warrensville; seven daughters, Patricia Reynolds, Concord, Katherine Jennings, Wilkesboro, Ruth Shepherd, Shirley Campbell, both of Kannapolis, Janalene Johnson, Grassy Creek, Avanell Miller, West Jefferson, and Annette Bittle, Concord; 27 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Kimberlin | William Roy | 28 Oct 1928 | 22 Mar 2000 | William Roy Kimberlin, 71, was remembered at funeral services held March 25 at Beaver Creek Christian Church. Rev. Wayne Williamson, Rev. J.D. Walton and Rev. Garrett Mahaffey officiated. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Mr. Kimberlin was born in Ashe County to Avery Kimberlin and Salome Worley Kimberlin. He was a cabinet maker and served in the United States Army from January, 1947, to October, 1948. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by his wife, Christine Turnmire Kimberlin; two step-sons, Darrell McClure, Todd, and Randall McClure, Lansing; a step-daughter, Brenda Blevins, Crumpler; his mother, Salome Kimberlin, Fleetwood; a brother, Winfred Kimberlin, Fleetwood; a sister, Jessie Church, Fleetwood; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Petty | Carl Edward | 22 Mar 2000 | Carl Edward (Ed) Petty, age 64, of 2039 US Highway 221, Sparta, NC, died Wednesday, March 22, 2000, at his home. He is survived by his wife: Barbara (Bobbie) J. Petty of the home; four daughters and two sons-in-law: Karla Petty of Sparta, NC, Kathy Murphy of Winston-Salem, NC, Karen and Dave May of Galax, Va., and Kellye and Leonard Wiles of Sparta, NC; five grandchildren and one step-grandchild; one brother and sister-in-law: Richard and Brenda Petty of Lenoir, NC; one sister and brother-in-law: Sharon and R.L. Jones of Statesville, NC; a step-mother: Lillian Petty of Sparta, NC; a special aunt: Polly Delp of Piney Creek, NC; and several nieces, nephews and friends. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, March 25, 2000, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Fred Jennings, Rev. Larry Atwood and Rev. Frank Jones officiating. Burial will follow in the Shiloh Methodist Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home and at other times at the home at 2039 US Highway 221, Sparta, NC. | |
| Jones | Blanche Sturgill | 23 Mar 2000 | Blanche Sturgill Jones, age 79, of Chilhowie, died Thursday, March 23, 2000 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Jones was a member of Chilhowie Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Robert Jones, Chilhowie; one son and daughter-in-law, Greg and Debbie Jones, Marion; three sisters, Pearl Heath, Marion, Ruth Wolfram, Bristol, and Dora Lee Russell, Salem; one brother, Jim Sturgill, Salem; a granddaughter, Ashley Jones; a grandson, Keith Jones. Funeral services will be conducted today, March 25, at 2 p.m. at Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Chuck Herrell officiating. Burial will follow in the Grosses Creek Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Radar | Opal S. | 23 Mar 2000 | Opal S. Radar, age 73, died Thursday, March 23, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Survivors include one sister, Mary Emma Browning, Richmond; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, March 24, at 8 p.m. in Barnett”s Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Parsons | Alma Jean | 23 Jan 1943 | 24 Mar 2000 | Alma Jean Lyalls Parsons, 57, was remembered at funeral services held March 26 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Ted Reynolds and Rev. Tommy Dollar officiated. Burial followed in the Old Obids Church Cemetery. Mrs. Parsons was born in Ashe County to Robert Clint Lyalls and Ressie Dee Hamby Lyalls. She worked at her and her husband”s business, Parsons Farm Supply Company in West Jefferson. She was preceded in death by her father. She is survived by her husband, Don Parsons; her mother, Ressie “Dee” Lyalls, West Jefferson; a brother, Robert Bruce Lyalls, Roaring River; a sister, Sadie Craven, West Jefferson; and a niece and two nephews. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Surber | Benjamin Franklin | 24 Mar 2000 | Benjamin Franklin Surber, age 81, died Friday, March 24, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Surviving are two brothers, Wesley R. Surber of Abingdon, and Ted Surber of Chilhowie. Funeral services will be held at a later date. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Caudill | Brady | 25 Mar 2000 | Mr. Brady Caudill, age 68, of 1803 Peach Bottom Rd., Laurel Springs, N.C., died Saturday evening at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, N.C. (March 2000) He was preceded in death by his wife, Lou Evans Caudill. He is survived by one son: Wade Caudill of the home; one daughter: Myrtle Caudill of the home; four Brothers: Haywood, Henry and Bill Caudill, all of Laurel Springs, and Tom Caudill of Wilkesboro, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Landmark Union Baptist Church with burial in the Church Cemetery. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral services at the Church. The family requests no flowers. Memorials may be made to the family. | |
| Patton | Hazel Higgins | 25 Mar 2000 | Hazel Higgins Patton, age 83, died Saturday, March 25, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Patton was a charter member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Sugar Grove and was preceded in death by her husband, Bascome Patton. Survivors include two sisters, Henrietta Willis of Hampton, and Helen Cline of Marion; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 28, at 11 a.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Baker officiating. Burial followed in Slemp Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Vineyard | Paul Jack | 6 Apr 1927 | 26 Mar 2000 | Paul Jack Vineyard, 72, was remembered at funeral services held April 2 at Forest Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum Chapel in Lexington. Rev. Tommy Dollar officiated. Masonic rites were presented by Lodge 473 and Lodge 696. Entombment followed in Forest Hill Memorial Park Mausoleum. Mr. Vineyard, a native of Maryland, was born to Richard and Stella Dollar Vineyard. He was retired from North Carolina Carpenter”s Local Union as a business agent. He served in World War II in the U.S. Navy. He was a member of the Ashe County Masonic Lodge #594. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife, Thelma P. Vineyard, Lexington; five daughters, Sharon Kist, Florida, Kathy Honaker and Jeannie Kist, both of Delaware, and Jackie Barben, Maryland; and Cathey Moheisen, Lexington; one son, Harold Lewis, Lansing; two sisters, Hazel Eldreth, Pennsylvania, and Shelby Elliot, West Jefferson; one brother, John Vineyard, West Jefferson; and 13 grandchildren. Memorials may be made to a charity of the donor”s choice. Piedmont Funeral Home of Lexington was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Martin | Harley Eugene | 8 Nov 1927 | 26 Mar 2000 | Harley Eugene Martin, age 72, of Covington, died Sunday, March 26, 2000 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Salem. Mr. Martin was born at Big Stick, Raleigh County, W.Va., on Nov. 8, 1927, the son of the late Charles Wilson and Pearl Eller Martin. He was retired from production with General Motors Corporation in Detroit, Mich., and served in the U.S. Army during World War II. He is survived by three sisters, Wilma J. Whetsel and Edith Ring, both of Gaffney, S.C., and Marie Sutyak, Beaver, W.Va. Graveside services will be conducted Friday, March 31, at 11 a.m. in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery in Chilhowie with the Rev. Charles E. Blevins officiating. Friends may call up to 5 p.m. on Thursday, March 30, at Nicely Funeral Home in Clifton Forge. Nicely Funeral Home in Clifton Forge is in charge of arrangements. |
| Roberts | James Kermit | 27 Mar 2000 | James Kermit Roberts Wilmington and Fenwick Island Died: March 27, 2000 James Kermit Roberts, 74, was remembered at funeral services held April 1 at Elsmere Presbyterian Church in Elsmere, Del. Burial was held in Silverbrook Cemetery. Mr. Roberts was a supervisor in the trim department at General Motors, retiring in 1983 after 32 years. He was a Navy veteran of World War II and a member and elder of Elsmere Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by a son, Richard William Roberts in 1983. He is survived by his wife, Edith “Polly” Roberts; a son, James K. Roberts Jr. of the home; three daughters, Carol R. Morris, Middletown, Anita Murphy, West Chester, Pa., and Barbara Derby, Newark, Del.; three brothers, Thomas Roberts, Warrensville, John Roberts, Lansing, and Paul Roberts, Rising Sun, Md.; two sisters, Shirley Powers, Perryville, Md., and Mary Sexton, Lansing; and 10 grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Elsmere Presbyterian Church, New Road and Ohio Avenue, Elsmere, DE 19805. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements. | |
| Ham | Russell James | 7 Sep 1909 | 28 Mar 2000 | Russell James Ham, 90, was remembered at funeral services held March 31 at Little Laurel Methodist Church. Rev. Howard Riley and Rev. Anne Tarlton officiated. Burial was held April 1 at Ashelawn Memorial Gardens in Jefferson. Mr. Ham was born in Ashe County to James and Maggie Eastridge Ham. He was a farmer and a mineworker. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ivalea Osborne Ham; and a son, Bobby Max Ham. He was a loving father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by four sons, Earl Ham, Creston, Wayne Ham, Pinnacle, Jay Ham, Warrensville, and Jerry Ray Ham, Mocksville; one sister, Hattie Eller, Mountain City, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Senior Companion Program, PO Box 50, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or to Little Laurel Methodist Church, c/o Freda Doud, 703 Graybeal Hollow, Creston, NC 28615. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel (www.funeral-plans.com/ashelawn) in Jefferson was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Nichols | Willard Lacy | 17 Mar 1924 | 29 Mar 2000 | Willard Lacy Nichols, 76, was remembered at funeral services held March 31 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Earl Woods and Rev. Spencer Roark officiated. Graveside services were held April 1 at Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Nichols was born in Ashe County to Bessie Nichols Strimlin. He worked at Jefferson Wood Products. He is survived by his wife, Lois Farmer Nichols; four sons, Junior and Jerry Nichols, both of Creston, and Ronnie and Larry Nichols, both of Mountain City, Tenn.; a daughter, Evelyn Deems, Ohio; his mother, Bessie Strimlin, Mountain City, Tenn.; a brother, Leonard Cox, Kennett Square, Pa.; a sister, May Phipps, Mountain City, Tenn.; eight grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, a step-grandchild and five step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Ashe, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Boyd | Nadyne McCready | 29 Mar 2000 | Nadyne McCready Boyd, widow of Samuel H. Boyd, died Wednesday, March 29, 2000 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. | |
| Sexton | Rosie | 29 Mar 2000 | Rosie Bridgeman Sexton, age 97, died Wednesday, March 29, 2000 in Francis Marion Manor. Survivors include two sons, Walter James Bridgeman and Charles Bridgeman, both of Marion; one brother, Morgan Stroupe of Dublin; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and greatgreat-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, March 31, at 2 p.m. in Barnett”s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles DeBord officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Barnett”s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Harless | Dollie Ott | 3 Dec 1910 | 30 Mar 2000 | Dollie Ott Harless, 89, was remembered at funeral services held April 3 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Kathleen Ott and Rev. Bruce Roten officiated. Burial followed in the Lewis-Kemp Cemetery. Mrs. Harless was born in Board Oaks, W.Va. to Joseph D. Ott and Rebecca Jane Miles Ott. She was a buyer for Lazarus Department Store in Columbus, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Harless; five sisters, Lottie Ott Petrie, Myrtle Daggett, Laura Love, Eva Woodruff and Margaret Simpson; and three brothers, Lewis, Robert and Richard Ott. She is survived by her brother, Major James L. Ott, Poolville, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Ashe, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640. |
| Black | Lonfred Dale | 30 Mar 2000 | Lonfred Dale Black, 84, was remembered at funeral services held April 2 at Calvary Freewill Baptist Church. Rev. Ted Reynolds and Rev. Jessie Cox officiated. Burial followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Black was born in Ashe County to Lee Black and Dora Stanley Black. He was an agricultural farmer. He is survived by his wife, Eula Rae Sheets Black of the home; two sons, Jimmy Black, Claremore, Okla., and Larry Black, Jefferson; a daughter, Gaynell Goodman, Jefferson; a brother, Ward Black, Jefferson; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Ashe Services for Aging, PO Box 9, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Military rites will be conducted at graveside by the Grayson County VFW Post 7726. Mrs. Black was born in Ashe County to Charles and Vertie Bare Dishman. | |
| Montgomery | Louise R. | 30 Mar 2000 | Louise R. Montgomery, age 77, of Pigeon Forge, Tenn., died Thursday, March 30, 2000 at Ft. Sanders Regional Medical Center in Knoxville, Tenn. Mrs. Montgomery was preceded in death by her parents, Sam and Lena Robertson; one son, Dr. W.H. Montgomery Jr.; a brother, Hugh E. Robertson; a sister, Johnnie Leah Robertson; and a brother-in-law, George W. Lawson. She was a longstanding member of First United Methodist Church of Pigeon Forge and First United Methodist Church of Oak Ridge, Tenn. She and her husband of 58 years had lived and worked in Oak Ridge, Tenn., for 30 years before retiring to Pigeon Forge in 1978. Mrs. Montgomery had worked at the Oak Ridge Credit Bureau, Reel and Slusser Publishing, Anderson County Schools and the Mother’s Day Out program at the First United Methodist Church of Sevierville, Tenn. Survivors include her husband, W. Howard Montgomery Sr., Pigeon Forge, Tenn.; one daughter and son-in-law, Betty M. and Dr. Harvey E. Sullivan III of Marion; five grandchildren, Carmen M. Montgomery, Andrew T. Montgomery, Will J. Montgomery, Harvey E. Sullivan IV, and Philip A. Sullivan; sisters and brothers-in-law, Elizabeth Lawson, Jessica and Ray Benson, and Emily and Hal Campbell; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Sunday, April 2, at 2 p.m. in Shiloh Cemetery in Pigeon Forge, Tenn., with the Rev. Bob Tripp officiating. Atchley Funeral Home in Sevierville, Tenn., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Pennington | Carson Wayne | 30 Mar 2000 | Carson Wayne Pennington, age 51, died Thursday, March 30, 2000 in Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax. He is survived by four sisters, Diana Kirk of Summerville, Patricia Harris, Chilhowie, Susan Pennington and Sherry Poston, both of Marion; two brothers, Gary Pennington of Lenoir, N.C., and Richard L. Campbell, Manassas. Funeral services will be held today, April 1, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with burial in Grosses Creek Cemetery in Chilhowie. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Carroll House, c/o Mount Rogers CSB, 770 West Ridge Road, Wytheville, VA 24382. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Weaver | Faye | 30 Mar 2000 | Faye Church Weaver, age 88, of Whitetop, died Thursday, March 30, 2000 in Grace Health Care Center in Abingdon. Mrs. Weaver was born in Wilkes County, N.C., a daughter of the late Finley and Anna Church, and was the widow of Harry R. Weaver. She was a retired cook at Mount Rogers School in Grayson County with 16 years of service, a member of Faith Lutheran Church and a 25 year member of the Order of Eastern Star Chapter in Abingdon. Surviving are one daughter, Louise Farmer of Abingdon; one son, Bud Weaver of Whitetop; two sisters, Mae O”Neal and Helen Floyd, both of Barnesville, Ga.; three grandchildren; six nephews; five nieces. Graveside services will be conducted today, April 1, at 2:30 p.m. in Weaver Family Cemetery with Pastor Wil Robertson and the Rev. W.S. Mayo officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Faith Lutheran Church, c/o Jimmy Reedy, treasurer, P.O. Box 48, Whitetop, VA 24292. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence is in charge of arrangements. | |
| O’Quinn | Joycelyn Ramona | 31 Mar 2000 | Joycelyn Ramona O’Quinn, age 68, of Glade Spring, died Friday, March 31, 2000 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. O’Quinn was preceded in death by her husband, Fed Isaac O’Quinn. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Kathy and Gary Johnson, Marion, Brenda and Rodney Eller, Chilhowie, and Peggy O’Quinn, North Pole, Alaska; one son and daughter-in- law, Charles and Sue O’Quinn, Abingdon; her mother, Lena Mae Wynegar, Chilhowie; four sisters, Belle Aistrop and Mildred Kestner, both of Glade Spring, Betty Latham, Bristol, Tenn., and Margaret Harkleroad, Bristol; five brothers, James Wynegar, Myrtle Beach, S.C., Bart Wynegar, Abingdon, Dan Wynegar, Clinchburg, Joe Wynegar, Conyers, Ga., and Don Wynegar, Fairfax; seven grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday, April 3, at 2 p.m. at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Baptist Cemetery in Glade Spring. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Smothers | Clarence Thomas | 31 Mar 2000 | Clarence Thomas Smothers, age 96, died Friday, March 31, 2000 in Ridgefield Retirement Home. He is survived by friends and residents of Ridgefield Retirement Home. Graveside services were held Saturday, April 1, at 2 p.m. in Wassum Cemetery with the Rev. Marion Boggs officiating. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Spence | Margaret Edith “Tootle” | 31 Mar 2000 | Margaret Edith “Tootle” Spence, age 75, of Abingdon, died Friday, March 31, 2000 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mrs. Spence was born in Saltville, lived most of her life in Meadowview and had been a resident of Abingdon for the past seven years. She was a member of Blackwell’s Chapel Union Church and was the widow of Walter Garnett Spence. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Betty Blevins; two brothers, Henry Jackson Harris and Robert Archie Harris; and a brother-in-law, Robert Patrick. Mrs. Spence was employed with Perdue Hardware for 23 years and with G and O Homecenter. Surviving are two daughters, Jean Hagy of Abingdon, and Anne Godlewski of Saltville; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Polly and Edward Phipps and Doris Patrick, all of Saltville, Patsy and Jim Burgess of Chilhowie, and Elmer Blevins of Galax; three grandchildren; five great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted Monday, April 3, at 2 p.m. in Mount Rose Cemetery with the Rev. Con Henley officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Craven | Jessie Clifford “J.C.” | 1 Apr 2000 | Jessie Clifford “J.C.” Craven, age 70, of Chilhowie, died Saturday, April 1, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Craven was the widower of Eunice Margaret Rich Craven and was a member and deacon of Grosses Creek Baptist Church. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Mike Chatham, Chilhowie; two grandchildren, Jessica Dawn and Logan David Chatham; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, April 4, at 11 a.m. in Grosses Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Lloyd L. Sheets officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hayden | Samuel Gilbert. Jr. | 1 Apr 2000 | The Rev. Samuel Gilbert Hayden Jr., age 60, of Meadowview, died Saturday, April 1, 2000 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Hayden was born in Saltville, a son of Lucille Hayden, and had resided in Richmond for 30 years before moving to Meadowview six years ago. He was an ordained minister and a retired Teamster. Mr. Hayden was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Surviving are his wife, Shirley Call Hayden; two daughters, Mrs. Eugene (Candy) Williams and Mrs. Robert (Sabrina) Williams, both of Midlothian; his mother, Lucille Hayden, Saltville; two brothers, Leo Hayden of Meadowview and Pat Hayden of Richmond; one sister, Cleo McCready of Bristol, Tenn.; one grandson, Joseph Williams; one granddaughter, Sarah Williams. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, April 4, at 2 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Briggs and the Rev. Polk Johnson officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Bristol Dialysis Unit or to the American Kidney Fund, 6110 Executive Blvd., Rockville, Md. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Tibbs | Mallie | 1 Apr 2000 | Mallie Repass Tibbs, age 81, died Saturday, April 1, 2000 at her home in Bastian. Mrs. Tibbs was the daughter of the late Roger Arten Repass and Eula Kitts Repass. She was a retired U.S. Postal clerk with 23 years of service at Bastian, a member of Bethany United Methodist Church, Life member of United Methodist Women, was a pianist at church since an early age and also taught piano lessons, a member of Federal Employees, Bland County Historical Society, Bland Senior Citizens, 39ers Club in Rocky Gap and Bastian Union Church Ladies Club. She was preceded in death by her first husband James L. Burke and her second husband, Ray R. Tibbs. She is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Arten and Jonan Repass of Ceres; half-brother and wife, Kenneth B. and Laurita Repass of Marion; half-sister and husband, Frieda R. and Daniel Hanshew of Ceres; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 4, at 2 p.m. in the Bethany United Methodist Church in Ceres with the Rev. Larry Patton, the Rev. Dean Tibbs and the Rev. Randy Morris officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Bland Rescue Squad, Bethany Methodist Church or the charity of your choice. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements | |
| Arnold | Liza Ellen Blevins | 6 Sep 1905 | 2 Apr 2000 | Liza Ellen Blevins Arnold, 94, was remembered at funeral services held April 5 at New River Baptist Church. Rev. Fred Jennings, Rev. Lawrence Goodman and Rev. Mike Grubb officiated. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Mrs. Arnold was born in Ashe County to Rush and Dorsey Ann Jones Blevins. She is survived by four sons, Malcom Arnold, Galax, Va., R.C. Arnold and Talmadge Arnold Jr, both of Piney Creek, and Melvin Arnold, Florida; three daughters, Lorene Hutchins, Troutman, Delpine McMillan, Stanley, and Dorsey Ann Pruitt, West Jefferson; two brothers, Judd Blevins, Port Deposit, Md., and Ray Blevins, Pennsylvania; three sisters, Lois Holloway, Bel Air, Md., Geneva Campbell, West Jefferson, and Nova Hamby, Bel Air, Md.; a number of grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Burton | Bobby G. Sr. | 2 Apr 2000 | Bobby G. Burton Sr., age 60, died Sunday, April 2, 2000 in Valley Health Care Center. Mr. Burton was born in Portagville, Mo., to Inez Burton and the late Lloyd Burton. He lived in Missouri and Michigan for most of his life before moving to Marion. He was employed by General Motors for several years and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. In addition to his father, Mr. Burton was also preceded in death by one brother, Wayne Burton, and one sister, Dorothy Burton. Surviving are his wife, Barbara Burton; two daughters and one son-in-law, Amy and Greg Harris, Marion, and Mary Fields, Meadowview; one son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Tonja Burton, Heidelburg, Germany; one stepdaughter, Melissa Kincer and husband Johnny, Cripple Creek; his mother, Inez Pearl Burton, Plainwell, Mich.; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary and John Glasstetter, Grand Blanc, Mich., Sharon and Jerry Fredenburg, Plainwell, Mich., and Patsy Pearce, Elizabethton, Tenn.; one brother, Ron Burton, Grand Blanc, Mich.; five grandchildren, Timothy Jones, Jeremiah Harris, Angus Harris, Aspen Burton, Stephen Wayne Burton; three step- grandchildren, Tanner Kincer, Lathishya Burton, Kevin Burton; special friend, Ronald Haga; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 4, at 8 p.m. in Bradley’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage, the Rev. Harry Howell, and the Rev. John Chapman officiating. Military graveside services will be held today, April 5, at 1 p.m. in the Mountain Home Veterans National Cemetery in Johnson City, Tenn. Bradley’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| DeBusk | Willie E. | 2 Apr 2000 | Willie E. DeBusk, age 84, died Sunday, April 2, 2000 at her home in Wideners Valley. Mrs. DeBusk was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a member of Pleasant View Baptist Church. She was the widow of Roy Preston DeBusk Sr., and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Katherine DeBusk. Surviving are one son, Roy Preston “Ronnie” DeBusk Jr., of Glade Spring; four daughters, Eileen Norris of Bristol, Tenn., Erma Pruitt of Abingdon, Phyllis Garrett of Huntsville, Ala., and Brenda Bryant of Mount Juliet, Tenn.; one brother, Hunter F. Widener of Marion; 13 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, April 5, at 11 a.m. in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Warren Wilson and the Rev. David Critcher officiating. Burial will follow in Pleasant View Cemetery in Glade Spring. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Damascus Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 458, Damascus, VA 24236. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Null | Florence DeBord Tilson | 2 Apr 2000 | Florence DeBord Tilson Null, age 83, widow of Archie Null, died Sunday, April 2, 2000 in Wythe County Community Hospital. She is survived by two daughters, Sandra Crigger of Wytheville, and Helen Cox of Winston-Salem, N.C.; two sons, Robert Franklin Null of Marion, and Ronald Null of Painesville, Ohio; two sisters, Grace Goodpasture of Abingdon, and Elizabeth Hall of Washington, Ga.; two brothers, Harry Tilson of Manassas, and Ted Tilson of Mesa, Ariz.; nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; special friends, Edna Seymour, Josephine Wolfe, Bettie Turley and Virginia Ball. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 4, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Bryan Childress and the Rev. William T. Wing III officiating. Burial was in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Main | Biddie Elvarie Houck | 28 Feb 1913 | 3 Apr 2000 | Biddie Elvarie Houck Main, 87, was remembered at funeral services held April 6 at Blackburn”s Memorial Tabernacle. Rev. J.D. Walton and Rev. Arlie Proffitt officiated. Burial followed in the Hopewell United Methodist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Main was born in Ashe County to William Houck and Martha Lewis Houck. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Marvin Main. She is survived by five sons, Johnnie Main and Dean Main, both of Boone, Tom Main and Glenn Main, both of Todd, and Billie Main, West Jefferson; five daughters, Ada Bell Elam, Bristol, Va., Ethel Wood, King George, Va., Martha Miller, Fleetwood, Mary Prewitt, Charlotte, and Margie Miller, Crumpler and New Castle, Del.; three brothers, Roscoe Houck, Hendersonville, Ballis Houck, Lexington, and William Houck, Marion, Ohio; a sister, Marie Perdue, Conover; 47 grandchildren, 77 great-grandchildren and 20 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Bright | Raymond W. | 4 Apr 2000 | Raymond W. Bright, age 79, of Sugar Grove, died Tuesday, April 4, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mary N. Bright of Sugar Grove; two sons, Billy Bright of Hawkinsville, Ga., and Jimmy Bright of Sugar Grove; three sisters, Nellie Freeman, Leveta Chambless and Violet, all of Arkansas; one brother, Richard Bright of Fort Valley, Ga.; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, April 6, at 1 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Brother David Farmer, Brother Paul Vandyke, and Brother Paul White officiating. Graveside services were held Thursday at 4 p.m. at Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill where military rites were conducted by Casey-Short VFW Post 9640. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Parks | Wanda Sue | 4 Apr 2000 | Wanda Sue Keyes Parks, age 46, of Sugar Grove, died Tuesday, April 4, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Parks was preceded in death by her father, Earnest Keyes, and a brother, Gerald Keyes. She is survived by her husband, R.B. Parks of Sugar Grove; her mother, Ethel Keyes of Sugar Grove; brothers and sisters-in-law, Sonny and Brenda Keyes of Alabama, Larry Keyes, Danny and Debbie Keyes, and Glenna Keyes, all of Sugar Grove; her mother-in-law, Betty Parks McGrady of Sugar Grove; a special niece, Pam “Sissy” Shirey of Sugar Grove; a special nephew, Carl Keyes of Sugar Grove; several nieces and nephews; a special friend, Mary Parson of Sugar Grove. Funeral services were held Friday, April 7, at 11 a.m. at Sugar Grove Baptist Church with the Rev. Kenny Price officiating. Burial followed in Ridgelawn Cemetery in Sugar Grove. Flowers are accepted or donations may be made to the Sugar Grove Life Saving Crew, c/o Carol Choate, P.O. Box 108, Sugar Grove, VA 24375. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Rector | Minnie Petty | 4 Apr 2000 | Minnie Petty Rector, age 87, of 154 Bledsoe Creek Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Tuesday morning, April 4, 2000 at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She was the widow of Virgil Petty. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Juanita and Gene Irwin of Sparta, and Wanda and Roy Rector of Greensboro, N.C.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ray and Barbara Petty of Laurel Springs, N.C., and Boyden and Wanda Petty of Greensboro; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; three sisters, Ethel Blevins of North Wilkesboro, N.C., Beulah Milam of Slab Fork, W.Va., and Mandy Birchfield of Hotchkiss, W.Va.; and one brother, Silas Tedder of Sophia, W.Va. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Prathers Creek Cemetery at Laurel Springs. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, and at other times at the home of Juanita and Gene Irwin, 154 Bledsoe Creek Road, Sparta. | |
| Severt | Haggy | 14 Aug 1927 | 5 Apr 2000 | Haggy Severt, 72, was remembered at funeral services held April 7 at Miller Funeral Chapel in North Wilkesboro. Rev. Dean Rector and Rev. Clayburn Roten officiated. Burial followed in Mountlawn Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Daniel Severt, Tim Anderson, Brett Canipe, Jeff Chaple, Buddy Severt and Jack Severt. Mr. Severt was born in Ashe County to Culby and Martha Severt. He was a member of Cricket Baptist Church and a life time member of The Wilkes Archery Club. He is survived by his wife, Rose Marie Barnes Severt of the home; two sons, Ricky Dean Severt, Millers Creek, and Ronnie Lane Severt, Hays; four daughters, Geraldine Bumgarner, Christine Severt, Sandra Anderson and Norma Wilborn, all of Millers Creek; one brother, Elbert Severt, Millers Creek; one sister, Goldie Miller, Glendale Springs; and nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Miller Funeral Service of North Wilkesboro was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Wright | Shirley | 5 Apr 2000 | Shirley Phillips Wright, age 74, died Wednesday, April 5, 2000 at Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Wright was preceded in death by her first husband, Clark J. Phillips. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Marion. She was retired from Smyth County Community Hospital with over 30 years of service and was a member of VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post #4667. She is survived by her husband, Gray Wright of Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Rebecca Jean and George David Griffith of Chilhowie; one stepson, Douglas Wright of Covington; one sister, Bertha Worley of Bluefield; three grandchildren, Mark Charapich and wife Sarah, Angela Charapich, and Diane Cruey and husband Rick; three step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; a special niece, Mary Helen Hawkins. Funeral services will be held today, April 8, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Buddy Miller and the Rev. E.B. Ford officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Coleman | Elizabeth L. | 6 Apr 2000 | Elizabeth L. Coleman, age 58, died Thursday, April 6, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Coleman was born in Madisonville, Ky., and was a member of the Groseclose First Church of God. Surviving are her husband, Noah Coleman; one daughter and son-in-law, Betsey and Darren Wingo, Rural Retreat; two sons and daughters-in-law, Chris Coleman, and Stephen and Renee Coleman, all of Rural Retreat; one sister, Mary Barber, Madisonville, Ky.; four brothers, Eddie Forbes, Dawson Springs, Ky., James C. Forbes, Andrew J. Forbes, and Thomas L. Forbes, all of Madisonville, Ky.; one granddaughter, Kara Elise Wingo; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 9, at 2 p.m. in Bradley’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ron Putnam officiating. Burial followed in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Trivette | William “Bill” E. | 6 Apr 2000 | Rev. William “Bill” E. Trivette Damascus, Va. Died: April 6, 2000 Rev. William “Bill” E. Trivette, 76, was remembered at funeral services held April 8 at Calvary Baptist Church. Rev. Clyde Campbell, Rev. Gary Norris and Rev. David Moss officiated. Graveside services and interment was held April 9 at Reece Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers were Eddie Cross, Robert Trivette, Jamie Trivette, Gary McElyea, Jack Sutherland and Carroll Sutherland. Honorary pallbearers were Joel Icenhour, Milburn Icenhour, Harold Maze, Joe Sutherland and Charles Pack. Rev. Trivette, a native of Ashe County, was a son of the late Rev. Roscoe and Lillie Michael Trivette. He had pastored for 30 years and was a former employee of Sears for more than 18 years. He is survived by his wife, Helen S. Trivette, Damascus, Va.; two sons, Earl Trivette, Damascus, Va., and James Trivette, Scottsboro, Ala.; two sisters, Sue Eller and Lettie Ruth Seaver, both of West Jefferson; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Johnson County Rescue Squad. Henson Funeral Home of Mountain City, Tenn. was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Shockley | Buford Eugene | 12 Sep 1955 | 7 Apr 2000 | Buford Eugene Shockley, age 83, of Wytheville, died Friday, April 7, 2000 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. Mr. Shockley was Deputy Sheriff of Wythe County from Aug 8, 1946 until he was appointed Sheriff of Wythe County on Sept 12, 1955 due to the death of Sheriff Muncy Sutherland, who was his father-in-law. He was elected Sheriff in November 1955 and served until his retirement Dec 31, 1979. He was a veteran of World War II. The son of the late Oliver and Maggie McGlothlin Shockley, he was also preceded in death by his wife, June Sutherland Shockley; one son, David Shockley; and two brothers, Fred and Charles Shockley. Surviving are one daughter, Jeane S. Powers Russell, Limestone, Tenn.; one son, Kenny B. Shockley, Marion; one sister, Bessie Mabry, Max Meadows; five grandchildren, Angela Powers Scalf, Cindy Jeane Powers, both of Johnson City, Tenn., Raven Shockley, India Shockley, and Elijah Shockley, all of Sullivan, Ind.; one great-granddaughter, Kyla Scalf, Johnson City, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, April 11, at 11 a.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Don Crockett officiating. Entombment was in the Rosewood Memorial Garden Mausoleum. Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements. |
| Andrews | Ruth Griffith | 7 Apr 2000 | Mary Ruth Griffith Andrews, age 73, of 496 Evans Road, Ennice , NC, died Friday, April 7, 2000 in the Wake Forest University Baptist Memorial Center in Winston-Salem, NC. She was the widow of Edward Clay Andrews. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Ellen and Danny Widener of Sparta, NC, Evelyn and Larry Jones of Woodlawn, Va. and Sylvia and Tommy Cave of State Road, NC; seven grandchildren, Melissa Hughes, Jeff Reeves, Amber Widener, David Jones, Dennis Jones, Karen Myers, and Marty Cave; three great-grandchildren; and one brother and sister-in law, Genoa and Carrie Griffith of Mt. Airy, NC. Funeral Services will be conducted Sunday at 2 PM at the Saddle Mtn. Baptist Church with burial in the Saddle Mtn. Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6-8 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta and at other times at the home of Ellen Widener, 964 Tayson Road, Sparta, NC. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Saddle Mtn. Baptist Church c/o Alese Moxley, the Glade Creek Fire Dept. or the American Heart Association. | |
| Caldwell | William Joseph | 7 Apr 2000 | William Joseph Caldwell Sr., age 80, died Friday, April 7, 2000 at his home in Rural Retreat. Mr. Caldwell was born in Marion and lived most of his life on Hawthorne Hollow Road in Rural Retreat. He was a veteran of World War II and the Korean War, a member of the Sharon Baptist Church, and had retired from the Raytheon Corporation in Bristol, Tenn. He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Okie Russell Caldwell; and two sisters, Dorothy and Martha. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Mae Caldwell, of the home; two daughters and son-in-law, Brenda Sue and Paul Nalley, Annandale, and Melissa Caldwell of Greensboro, N.C.; three sons and daughters-in-law, William J. Jr. and Doris Caldwell, James D. and Sharon Caldwell, all of Rural Retreat, and Robert S. and Betty Caldwell, Kingsport, Tenn.; one sister, Joana Wolfe, of Maryland; one brother, John Edward Caldwell, Atkins; 16 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, April 10, at 11:30 a.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Robert C. Underwood officiating. Interment followed in the Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery in Rural Retreat. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hutton | Major B. | 7 Apr 2000 | Major B. Hutton, age 87, died Friday, April 7, 2000 in Grace Healthcare in Abingdon. Mr. Hutton was preceded in death by his wife, Mary H. Hutton and was a former resident of Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. He is survived by two nephews, Jeff Hutton of Marion, and Richard Hutton of Bristol; one niece, Sharon Hutton of Canonsburg, Penn.. Funeral services were held Monday, April 10, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Street | Billy James | 7 Apr 2000 | Billy James Street, age 80, of Chilhowie, died Friday, April 7, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Shirley Street, Chilhowie; three sons and one daughter, Nathan Street of Chilhowie, Ray Street, Atkins, Russell Street of Chilhowie, and Mary Barker of Marion; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; three sisters, Dolal King and Mary Harris, both of Honaker, Eular Harris of Richmond; one brother, Robert Street of Michigan; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, April 10, 11 a.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Joe Lambert officiating. Burial followed in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Campbell | Irene Hudler | 25 Sep 1923 | 8 Apr 2000 | Irene Hudler Campbell, 76, was remembered at funeral services held April 10 at Friendly Grove Baptist Church. Rev. Jerry Francis, Rev. Ken Morris and Rev. Richard Baird officiated. Burial followed in the West Jefferson Cemetery. Mrs. Campbell was born to Fred and Flossie Graybeal Hudler in West Jefferson. She was a member of the Friendly Grove Baptist Church in West Jefferson. She is survived by husband, Dewey Campbell; one son, Chris Campbell, Fleetwood; one daughter, Joy Campbell of the home; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Women”s Missionary Union, c/o Jack Harless, 187 Harless Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694. |
| Mitchell | Spencer Wayne | 5 Jul 1932 | 9 Apr 2000 | Spencer Wayne Mitchell, 67, was remembered at funeral services held April 13 at Pleasant Chapel Baptist Church. Rev. Carl Hart and Rev. Tom Stewart officiated. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Mr. Mitchell was born in Ashe County to Johna Mitchell and Emma Elliott Mitchell. He was an auto mechanic and served in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife, Dalpha Miller Mitchell of the home; a son, Larry Mitchell, Maine; four daughters, Donna Eldreth, Lansing, Terry Lopez, Coastsville, Pa., Sharon Mitchell, New Jersey, and Judy Snyder, Philadelphia, Pa.; two brothers, Lloyd Mitchell, Warrensville, and Verner Mitchell, Jacksonville, Fla.; a sister, Ruby Pierce, Vero Beach, Fla.; 10 grandchildren and two great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Goins | Sally Schwartz | 9 Apr 2000 | Sally Schwartz Goins, age 71, died Sunday, April 9, 2000 in Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn. Mrs. Goins was a member of Russell’s Chapel Church and was retired from Brunswick Corporation. She was preceded in death by her husband, Roy “Cotton” Goins, and a brother, Noel Schwartz. She is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Pat and Lewis Branson of Clarksville, Tenn., Pam and Herman Cress, and Sandy Allison, all of Marion; two sons and daughters-in- law, Roy and Jackie Goins and Alan and Jo Jo Goins, all of Clarksville, Tenn.; four brothers, Earl “Tiny” Schwartz of Orlando, Fla., Jack Schwartz of Marion, Jaybird Schwartz of Rural Retreat, and David Schwartz of Richmond; one sister, Mary “Beezy” Testament, Marion; 15 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, April 12, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Herman Cress officiating. Burial will follow in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Miller | Della Mae Teague | 28 Oct 1919 | 10 Apr 2000 | Della Mae Teague Miller, 80, was remembered at funeral services held April 13 at Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church. Dr. Jeff Pinkston and Rev. Jen Fox officiated. Burial followed in Forest Lawn Cemetery on Freedom Drive. Mrs. Miller was born in North Wilkesboro and was the daughter of Robert and Flora Teague. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church with 32 years of perfect attendance and played a significant role in all the Westside Community Organization activities. She is survived by her loving husband of 62 years, Eugene Miller Jr.; three sons, Robert E. Miller and wife, Carolyn, Charlotte, Thomas F. Miller and wife, Betty, Grassy Creek, and Stephen R. Miller and wife, Charlotte, Rural Hall; and a daughter, Pamela Bardsley and fiance”, John, Charlotte. Memorials may be made to Pleasant Grove Presbyterian Church, 6701 Pleasant Grove Road, Charlotte, NC 28216 or to a charity of the donor”s choice. McEwen Charlotte Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Brooks | Daphne L. Blevins | 10 Apr 2000 | Daphne L. Blevins Brooks, age 71, died Monday, April 10, 2000 at her home in Saltville. Mrs. Brooks was the wife of the late Ralph Brooks and the daughter of the late Samuel and Alice Blevins. Surviving are one daughter, Sandra Hunt; three grandchildren and spouses, Tommy Hunt and wife Renee, Susan Hunt Maiden and Daniel, and Devin Hunt Puckett and Dave; four great-grandchildren, Auburn Rose Hunt, Zachary Tyler Surber, Mayson Lee Maiden and Tayler Brooke Puckett; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Carolyn Blevins Barr and husband Roger, Chilhowie, Geneva Blevins Harris and husband Tommy of Saltville, Elizabeth Blevins Hayden, wife of the late Carl Hayden of Saltville; eight nieces and nephews; 12 great-nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted today, April 12, at 2 p.m. at the Mount Rose Cemetery with the Rev. Bobby Briggs officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Henderson Funeral Home prior to the graveside service. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Crouse | Bradie John | 10 Apr 2000 | Eld. Bradie John Crouse, age 89, of 137 Cox Run Road, Sparta, N.C., died Monday evening, April 10, 2000, at his home. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Grace Petty Crouse of the home; and two brothers and a sister-in-law, Odell and Elvira Crouse, and Gwyn Crouse, all of Sparta. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial at the home place. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Johnson | Jane Hudler | 23 Aug 1931 | 11 Apr 2000 | Janet Hudler Johnson, 68, was remembered at funeral services held April 14 at West Jefferson First Baptist Church. Rev. Kenneth Morris officiated. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Johnson was born in Ashe County to John Leonard Hudler and Virginia !#$@erham Hudler. She was an insurance agent. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, William Floyd Johnson. She is survived by three sons, Danny Johnson, West Jefferson, Greg Johnson, Mt. Pleasant, S.C., and Phillip Johnson, Wilkesboro; a brother, Darwin Hudler, Winston-Salem; four grandchildren, Brook Johnson, Sarah Johnson, Rachel Johnson and Carly Johnson; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Ashe, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Monglove | Edward Thomas | 2 Jan 1947 | 11 Apr 2000 | Edward Thomas Mongiove, 53, was remembered at memorial services held April 15 at 3 p.m. at Mt. Paddy Church of Christ and Christian Union. Rev. Randy Bishop officiated. Mr. Mongiove was born in Jersey City, N.J. to Joseph Mongiove and Ann Caggiano Mongiove. He was a cook and served in the United States Air Force. He is survived by his wife, Donna Frasca Mongiove of the home; a son, Dominick Joseph Mongiove, Kentucky; five daughters, Nancy Ann Mongiove and Sherry Mongiove, both of New York, Dawn Sanabria, Donna Rose Mongiove and Philomena Mongiove, all of Crumpler; a brother, Richard Mongiove, Florida; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Medley | Faye Faircloth | 11 Apr 2000 | Faye Faircloth Medley, age 84, of 459 River Hill Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Tuesday, April 11, 2000, at the Pilgrims Rest Family Care Home in Sparta. She is survived by one sister and brother-in-law, Grace and Wayne Warden of Laurel Springs, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2:00 P.M. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Cranberry Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, and at other times at the home of Gary and Linda Mabe, 2843 New Hope Church Road, Laurel Springs. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to Pilgrims Rest Family Care Home, 459 River Hill Rd., Sparta, N.C., 28675. | |
| Ackerman | James Franklin | 7 Jun 1934 | 13 Apr 2000 | James Franklin Ackerman, 65, was remembered at funeral services held April 16 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson. Rev. Jack Pugh officiated. Burial followed with military honors in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens in Jefferson. Mr. Ackerman was born in Rochester, N.Y. to Clarence and Marjorie Waddell Ackerman. He was a retired first sergeant from the U.S. Army with over 23 years of service, serving both in Korea and Vietnam Campaigns. He was a member of the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars. Mr. Ackerman was born in Rochester, N.Y. to Clarence and Marjorie Waddell Ackerman. He was a retired first sergeant from the U.S. Army with over 23 years of service, serving both in Korea and Vietnam Campaigns. He was a member of the American Legion, Disabled American Veterans and Veterans of Foreign Wars. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Taylor Ackerman; three sons, Mark Ackerman, Laurel Springs, Dale Pennington, West Jefferson, and James Ackerman Jr., Wilkesboro; two daughters, Barbara Sample, Jefferson, and Wanda Parsons, Crumpler; two brothers, Richard Ackerman, Denver, Colo., and John Ackerman, Newport News, Va.; three sisters, Betty Dean and Judy Rorrer, both of Charlottesville, Va., and Peggy Childres, Maryland; nine grandchildren and one great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel (www.funeral-plans.com/ashelawn) was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Fox | Martin Nicholas “Nick” | 13 Apr 2000 | Mr. Martin Nicholas (Nick) Fox of Ennice, N.C., passed away April 13, 2000, in the Watauga Medical Center in Boone, N.C. Mr. Fox was born in Akron, Ohio to Frank W. Fox and Rhea M. Fox. He attended Public Schools there. He graduated from West High School and graduated with honors from Yale University in 1942. During WWII, he was a Lt. Sn. Grade in the Lighterthon Air Division of the U.S. Navy. He is survived by his wife, Claire E. Fox of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Lynn Ann and Allen Ruff, Leslie Christine and John Osborne; twelve grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Private Family Memorial Services were held at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, North Carolina | |
| Harper | George Washington, Jr. | 13 Apr 2000 | George Washington Harper Jr., age 65, died Thursday, April 13, 2000 at the Maple Grove Retirement Home in Chilhowie. Mr. Harper was a native of the North Holston area of Saltville. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Washington Harper Sr. and Mary Roberta Sawyers Harper; and three brothers. Surviving are seven sisters: Minnie Brown, Marion, Dora Parker, Buffalo, N.Y., Amanda McAllister, Abingdon, Mary Jane Harper, Grayson County, Hattie Sigaon, Chilhowie, Lillian Bernice Matthews, Los Angeles, Calif., and Jenal Patton, Manassas; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, April 16, at 2 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. James Patton officiating. Burial followed in the Harper Family Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Powers | Ersa Cordelia | 13 Apr 1921 | 14 Apr 2000 | Ersa Cordelia Wilcox Powers, 79, was remembered at funeral services held April 17 at Sturgill Baptist Church. Rev. Lloyd Day officiated. Burial followed in the May Family Cemetery. Mrs. Powers was born in Ashe County to Robert Franklin Wilcox and Mollie Davis Wilcox. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, James Banner Powers. She is survived by two brothers, Birchem Wilcox, Todd, and Rhonal Wilcox, Lansing; a sister, Doris Lyons, Greensboro; and several nieces and nephews. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Scott | Addie | 30 Sep 1925 | 14 Apr 2000 | Addie Irene Bingham Scott, 74, was remembered at funeral services held April 16 at Zion United Methodist Church. Rev. Patricia Walker officiated. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Mrs. Scott was born in Watauga County to Thomas Edgar Bingham and Zillie Trivette Bingham. She was a bookkeeper in the educational system. She was preceded in death by her parents; two brothers, Thomas and Edgar Bingham; and two sisters, Mabel Brown and Lucy McDaniel. She is survived by her husband, Floyd F. Scott of the home; a son, Steven Scott, West Jefferson; two daughters, Carol Travis, North Wilkesboro, and Sharon Scott, Charlotte; three sisters, Faye Burke, Boone, Mona Norris, Advance, and Mary Moretz, Clinton, Tenn.; nine grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, c/o Madeline Little, PO Box 233, Jefferson, NC 28640. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Billings | Johnnie Estel, II | 25 Mar 1944 | 14 Apr 2000 | Johnnie Estel Billings II, 56, was remembered at funeral services held April 16 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson. Rev. Reeves Jones and Pastor Gary Shelton officiated. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Billings was born in Ashe County to the late Estel and Zollie Wiles Billings. He was a retired farmer. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ellen Watson Billings; three sons, Danny Estel Billings III and wife, Regina, and Adam Lee Billings and wife, Angie, all of Crumpler, and John Wayne Billings, Lansing; four brothers, Bill Billings and James Billings, both of High Point, and Roy Billings and David Billings, both of Lansing; three sisters, Wanda Hardin, West Jefferson, Mildred Billings, Jefferson, and Alice Bare, Laurel Springs; and five grandchildren, Ashley Billings, April Billings, Deanna Billings, Justin Billings and Marissa Billings. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel (www.funeral-plans.com/ashelawn) in Jefferson was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Osborne | Raymond Bruce | 29 Sep 1914 | 15 Apr 2000 | Raymond Bruce Osborne, 85, was remembered at funeral services held April 25 at Pendry”s Funeral Home. Rev. Robert Livingston officiated. Burial followed in Yadkin Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Joey Osborne, Jonathon Osborne, Franklin Donkle, Larry Henline and Larry Hall. Mr. Osborne was born in Ashe County to the late Caleb Enis Osborne and Matilda Roark. He was a retired furniture maker and a member of Yadkin Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Ruby Pearl Graybeal Osborne; one brother, Ottis Osborne; and two sisters, Berta Roark and Beulah Carson. He is survived by one son, Raymond Joseph Osborne, Lenoir; one daughter, Evelyn Donkle, Richmond, Va.; and five sisters, Arlena Wyke, Hickory, Magalee Allen, Lenoir, and Clara Miller, Helen Miller and Zelma Miller, all of West Jefferson. Pendry’s Lenoir Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Phillips | Virginia Rouse | 23 Feb 1915 | 15 Apr 2000 | Virginia Rouse Phillips, age 85, of Charlottesville, died Saturday, April 15, 2000 at the Hospice Unit of the University of Virginia Medical Center. Mrs. Phillips was born on Feb. 23, 1915, at Pullman, Wash., to Ida Lucebrink and David F. Rouse, pioneer residents of the Washington State University community. Mrs. Phillips attended Washington State University where she met her husband, W. Calvin Phillips. They were married in 1934. Mrs. Phillips was preceded in death by a daughter, Mrs. Cecil O. (Susan) Calhoun Jr., two sisters and three brothers. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. George W. (Sally) Anderson III, Quicksburg; four grandchildren, Sigrid Anderson of Quicksburg, Jason Anderson of Richmond, Courtney Calhoun Blackmar and Scott Phillip Calhoun, both of Columbus, Ga.; three great-grandchildren, Phillip Owen Blackmar, Mary Helen Blackmar and Helen Constance Calhoun, all of Columbus, Ga. Graveside services were held at Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Greenwood with interment in the church cemetery. Teague Funeral Service in Charlottesville was in charge of arrangements. |
| Clark | Ella Mae | 15 Apr 2000 | Ella Mae Clark, age 67, of Chilhowie, died Saturday, April 15, 2000 in Indian Path Hospital in Kingsport, Tenn. Mrs. Clark was born in Russell County, the daughter of the late John E. and Rosa White Hughes and had lived in Chilhowie the past 33 years. She was the widow of George Clark Jr., and was also preceded in death by one sister, Georgia Lampkins. Surviving are two daughters, Barbara Dingus-Dickenson, Castlewood, and Linda Stevens, Cleveland; one son, James Clark, Chilhowie; one sister, Juanita Phipps, Troutdale; one brother, John Hughes, Chilhowie; six grandchildren; three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, April 18, at 11 a.m. in Combs Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Russell Baldwin officiating. Burial followed in the Temple Hill Memorial Park in Castlewood. Combs Funeral Service in Lebanon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Allison | Nellie S. | 16 Apr 2000 | Nellie S. Allison, age 85, of Saltville, died Sunday, April 16, 2000 at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Mrs. Allison was preceded in death by her husband, Clarence Buck Allison and her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W.J. Smith. She was a retired LPN and was of the Pentecostal faith. Surviving are two sons, Clarence R. “Buddy” Allison and Neal Rodney Allison, both of Kingsport, Tenn.; two sisters, Bessie Lee Allison, Kingsport, Tenn., and Myrtle Hess, Saltville; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, April 18, at 2 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with her grandsons, the Rev. Dave Allison and the Rev. Paul Allison officiating. Burial followed in the Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Burgess | Dolly H. | 16 Apr 2000 | Dolly H. Burgess, age 55, died Sunday, April 16, 2000 at her home in Saltville. Mrs. Burgess was preceded in death by a son, Robert W. Burgess Jr., and her father, L.B. Hayden. She attended the Buckeye Hollow Pentecostal Holiness Church. Surviving are her husband, Robert W. Burgess, Saltville; one son, Jonathan Burgess, of the home; one daughter, Marcy May, of the home; her mother, Louise Hayden, Saltville; one brother, Jimmy Hayden, Saltville; one sister, Phyllis Swartz, Saltville; two grandchildren, Travis May and Brittany May; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, April 19, at 2 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Wade Kestner and the Rev. Don Stanley officiating. Burial will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Murray | Bessie Shew | 16 Apr 2000 | Bessie Shew Murray, age 85, died Sunday, April 16, 2000 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home in Marion. Mrs. Murray was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Brenda Lee Murray, and a daughter-in-law, Sigrid F. Murray. She is survived by her husband of 67 years, Walter F. Murray of Marion; two sons and one daughter- in-law, Lee F. Murray of Pisgah Forest, N.C., and Curtis and Joan Murray of Farmville; three daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Noah Smith, Glade Spring, Janice and Charles Long, Rockledge, Fla., and Nancy and Dave Field of Milton, Wisc.; one brother and sister-in-law, C.L. and Joy Shew of Palm Springs, Fla.; one sister, Gwen Coyle of Thurmont, Md.; four grandchildren, Sheila Miller and husband Steve of Marion, Debbie Murray of Farmville, Cynthia Murray of Nashville, Tenn., Marie Field and Jana Field, both of Milton, Wisc.; three great-grandchildren, Stacy, Brian and Allison Miller. Funeral services will be held today, April 19, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Alan Gray officiating. Entombment will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Shaw | Pearl Taylor | 16 Apr 2000 | Pearl Taylor Shaw, age 83, of Chilhowie, died Sunday, April 16, 2000 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Shaw was born in Taylor’s Valley and was the widow of Roby Lee Shaw. She was a member of the River Bluff Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by two sons, Ronnie Shaw and Edgar Casady. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Marie Casaday, Charlottesville; three daughters and sons-in-law, Wilma and Larry Rutherford, Bristol, Tenn., Sandy and Carl Troxel and Donna and Clarence Hamm, all of Chilhowie; one sister, Ruth Bradley, Chilhowie; one brother, Cecil Taylor, Kokomo, Ind.; 15 grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; 20 great- grandchildren; seven step-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, April 19, at 2 p.m. in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. R.J. Cullop and the Rev. Mark Lundy officiating. Burial will be in Green Springs Cemetery in Abingdon. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Greer | Leonard Isaac | 27 Sep 1925 | 17 Apr 2000 | Leonard Isaac Greer, age 74, of Mouth of Wilson, died Monday, April 17, 2000 at Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax. Mr. Greer was born Sept. 27, 1925 at Grayson County to the late Franklin Monroe Greer and Ida Lee Anderson Greer. He was a World War II U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Virginia Gore Greer, of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis and Bobby Delp, Independence; one son, Larry Greer, Sparta, N.C.; three grandchildren, Andy Delp, Karen Delp and Megan Delp; one great-granddaughter, Leighann Brooke Delp; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Bryant Greer, Manassas, and Gayle and Penny Greer, Glade Spring; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, April 20, at 2 p.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. George Russell and the Rev. Fred E. Jennings officiating. Interment was in Pine Branch Cemetery in Mouth of Wilson. Memorial contributions may be made to the Independence Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 607, Independence, VA 24348. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Foti | Patrick P. | 17 Apr 2000 | Patrick P. Foti, age 80, died Monday, April 17, 2000 in Maple Grove Retirement Home in Chilhowie. Mr. Foti was a veteran of the United States Army having served in World War II and received a Purple Heart and three Battle Stars. Surviving are one son, Darrell Foti of New Jersey; two sisters, Mrs. H.B. (Dorothy) Robinson, and Mrs. M.C. (Barbara) Hinson, both of Seven Mile Ford; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 20, at 8 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Halsey and the Rev. Sidney Mays officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. before the service. Graveside services will be held Friday, April 21, at 11 a.m. in Riverside Cemetery with full military honors rendered by the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Heath | Naomi Gollehon | 17 Apr 2000 | Naomi Gollehon Heath, age 86, died Monday, April 17, 2000 at her home in Chilhowie. Mrs. Heath was the widow of Marvin C. Heath and was also preceded in death by one son, Thomas Ray Heath. Surviving are five sons, Everette Heath, Montana, James D. Heath, Colorado, Porter Heath and David Heath, both of Chilhowie, and Darrell Heath, Lexington, N.C.; two daughters, Patsy Wagg, Chilhowie, and Peggy Burkett, Vinton; 17 grandchildren; 19 great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, April 20, at 2 p.m. in Macedonia Baptist Church with the Rev. Charles E. Blevins, the Rev. Gary Brown and the Rev. Lewis Lambert officiating. Burial will be in the St. James Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 tonight in Williams Funeral Home. The body will be taken to the church one hour before services. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wagoner | Zora Ellen | 17 Apr 2000 | Zora Ellen Joines Wagoner, age 84, of 83 Todd Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Monday evening, April 17, at her home. She is survived by her husband, E. Leff Wagoner, Jr., of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law,; Kay and Eld. Gwyn Hamm, and Jane and Raymond Hodge, all of Sparta; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren; and special caregivers, Patricia Crouse and Opal Brinegar. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Whitehead-Joines Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:30 – 8:30 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. Box 1287, Sparta, N.C. 28675. The family requests no food or visitors to the home, however, friends are welcome to visit at the homes of the daughters. | |
| Church | Hester Trivette | 29 Apr 1907 | 18 Apr 2000 | Hester Trivette Church, 93, was remembered at funeral services held April 20 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Rev. Reeves Jones officiated. Burial followed in the Big Flatts Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Church was born in Ashe County to John and Zana Greer Trivette. She was a homemaker. She is survived by one daughter-in-law, Rachel Trivette, Fleetwood; one granddaughter, Shannon Morrison, Wilkesboro; one great-granddaughter, Madelyn Morrison, Wilkesboro; and several nieces and nephews. |
| France | Linda Gale Eary | 18 Apr 2000 | Mrs. Linda Gale Eary France, age 54, of 104 Hodge Street, Sparta, NC, died Tuesday, April 18, 2000, at her home. She is survived by her husband, Bill France of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Dawn and Dean Trivett of Sparta, Michele and Dean Todd, and Stacey and Marty Cochran, all of Ennice, NC; five grandchildren; her mother, Lucy Eary of Elyria, Ohio; six sisters and two brothers-in-law, Pat William of Ohio, Alberta Price of Asheville, NC, Margaret Isles of Oklahoma, Grace Sheets of Sparta, Judy and Rex Boone of Stratford, NC, and Dee and Robert Fields of Elyria, Ohio; three brothers and a sister-in-law, Billy Eary and Bobby Eary both of Elyria, Ohio, and Wayne and Byrl Eary of Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, April 21, 2000, at 11:00 AM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Saddle Mountain Cemetery. Rev. James R. Potts will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, NC. | |
| Frye | Stewart M. | 18 Apr 2000 | Stewart M. Frye, age 75, died Tuesday, April 18, 2000 at his home in Saltville. Mr. Frye was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II and the owner and operator of D & S Grocery in Saltville. Survivors include his wife, Daphne G. Frye; two sons, Roger L. “P-Nut” Frye and Jerry F. “Byrd” Frye, both of Saltville; one brother, Frank Frye, Saltville; five sisters, Patsy McCready, Elizabeth Bays, Olivene Cardwell, all of Saltville, Pauline Bowers, Ragland, W.Va., and Louise Hagy, Daleville; five grandchildren, Kristi Sumpter, Kevin Frye, Melanie Frye, Haylee Frye, and Jake VanHoy; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Friday, April 21, at 2 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Kyle French and the Rev. Mark Baumgardner officiating. Burial followed at the Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lamie | Nannie Belle | 19 Apr 2000 | 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. | |
| Musser | Dora Adams | 19 Apr 2000 | Dora Adams Musser, age 86, widow of Wiley Thomas Musser, died Wednesday, April 19, 2000 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Pauline and Jim Kirk of Christiansburg, and Judy and Robert Barbre of Marion; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Otto Musser of Radford, Bill and Patsy Musser of Marion, and David and Jeanie Musser of Winston-Salem, N.C.; one brother, Elmer Adams of Manassas; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, April 21, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial was in West Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Hospice of Smyth County, P.O. Box 843, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Poston | Lena JoAnn “Sissy” | 19 Apr 2000 | Lena JoAnn “Sissy” Poston, age 56, died Wednesday, April 19, 2000 in Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a daughter of the late Charlie and Kate Bordwine. She was formerly employed with Golan Manufacturing and, most recently, was employed by Emory & Henry College Bookstore. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Alex McCracken; and a sister, Rosemary B. Mills. Surviving are her husband of 40 years, Elbert Ray Poston Sr.; a son, Elbert Ray “Pete” Poston Jr. of Deland, Fla.; two daughters, Debbie P. Stallard of Abingdon and Sherry P. McCracken of Meadowview; four brothers, Charles Bordwine of Meadowview, James Bordwine of Honaker, John Bordwine of Chilhowie and Ed Bordwine of Saltville; a sister, Vanessa B. Cannon of Glade Spring; three grandsons, Matthew Stallard, Tyler Stallard and Christopher McCracken; sons-in-law Pat Stallard and David McCracken; and daughter-in- law, Evelyn Bernd; several nieces and nephews. Memorial services were conducted Friday, April 21, 2000, at 8 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home, officiated by The Revs. Bill Green and Sammy Johnson. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Meadowview Fire Department. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Williams | Kenneth Neal | 19 Apr 2000 | Kenneth Neal Williams, age 74, died Wednesday, April 19, 2000 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a life member of Virginia PTA, a past recipient of the Woodmen of the World Award and a member of McCabe Lodge (Odd Fellows) No. 56. He retired after 43 years of service with Washington County as a bus driver, where he received numerous safe driving awards. He was of the Baptist faith and attended Fellowship Baptist Church of Meadowview. Surviving are his wife, Margaret Henderson Williams; a daughter, Ann W. Evans of Abingdon; three sons, K. Dale Williams, Tom F. Williams and Jerry A. Williams, all of Meadowview; a sister, Lynn F. Miller of Meadowview, and six grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Friday, April 21, 2000, at 6 p.m. in Fellowship Baptist Church in Meadowview by Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon. The Rev. Wayne Parsons officiated. Graveside services will be held Saturday, April 22, 2000 (today) at 11 a.m. in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Friends and family will assemble at 10:30 a.m. for procession to the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Meadowview Fire Department, 1315 Meadowview Square, Meadowview, VA. 29361, or the American Heart Association, 208 Sunset Drive, Suite 521, Johnson City, Tenn. 37604. Farris Funeral Home in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Harmon | Ivalee Tester | 16 Aug 1907 | 20 Apr 2000 | Ivalee Tester Harmon, 92, was remembered at funeral services held April 22 at Willow Valley Baptist Church. Rev. Ray Greene and Rev. Harold Bennett. Burial followed in the Willow Valley Church Cemetery. Mrs. Harmon was born in Sugar Grove, Watauga County to the late Charles and Jane Farthing Tester. She was a homemaker and a member of Willow Valley Baptist Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher for many years. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Jeffery Parrish; three sisters, Maude Ward, Edna Vines and Mrs. Jessie Mae Harmon; and one brother, Grady Tester. She is survived by two daughters, Iva Jean Parrish and husband, Talmadge, Dobson, and Maxine Cooke and husband, Arthur, Vilas; three sons, Raymond E. Harmon and wife, Sue, Boone, Oscar W. Harmon and wife, JoAnne, Hixon, Tenn., and Albert Harmon and wife, Esther, West Jefferson; one sister, Viola Ward and husband, Dewey, Lenoir; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and a number of nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to The Gideons International, Boone Camp, PO Box 1602, Boone, NC 28607. Hampton Funeral Service of Boone was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Heath | Agnes Virginia | 20 Apr 2000 | Agnes Virginia Heath, age 76, widow of Elmer B. Heath, died Thursday, April 20, 2000 in the Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tenn. Mrs. Heath was a member of the East End Baptist Church, the Joyful Noise Choir, the Smyth County Home Extension Club and AARP. She was retired from Harwood Manufacturing with over 30 years of service. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Sherman Lawson, Clarksville, Tenn., and Helen and Glen Vernon, Marion; one sister and brother-in-law, Wilma and Stanley Hedrick, Roanoke; one brother, Robert Jones, Chilhowie; seven grandchildren, Cindy Brown, Tammy McElroy, Sherman Lawson Jr., Karen Vernon- Young, Kevin Vernon, Keith Vernon, and Kelly Vernon; 12 great-grandchildren; two step- great-grandchildren; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Delmar and Virginia Heath, Anna James and Carson Anderson, Elizabeth Heath, Pearl Heath, Cecil and Olga Heath, Ernest and Dixie Heath, Hazel and Porter Heath, Dorothy Sullivan, and Frances Jones; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 23, at 3 p.m. at Bradley’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Paul Jones officiating. Interment followed in Grosses Creek Cemetery. Flowers are appreciated or memorial donations can be made to the East End Baptist Church, Groseclose St., Marion, VA 24354. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Murray | Hazel Marie Call | 20 Apr 2000 | Hazel Marie Call Murray of Roanoke died Thursday, April 20, 2000. Mrs. Murray attended Preston Oaks Baptist Church and was retired from Elizabeth Arden. She was the widow of Daniel W. Murray and the daughter of the late Bradley N. Call and Bessie Chapman Call. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Carra Call Hutton, Estelene Call Sanson, and a brother, Cecil R. Call. Surviving are her children, Mavis Murray Dempsey of Sugar Grove, David Wesley Murray, Hugh Foster Murray, Dwayne Howard Murray, Judy Marie Murray, Charles Richard Murray, all of Roanoke; William Bradley Murray of Dudley, N.C., Barbara Murray Becker and Linda Murray Atkinson of Vinton; one sister, June Call Simmons of Conway, Ark.; four brothers, Gordon Call, J.B. Call, both of Rock Falls, Ill., Charles Call of Pensacola, Fla., and Robert Call of Bristol, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, April 24, at 1 p.m. at Oakey’s North Chapel with the Rev. Kelly Dampeer officiating. Interment followed in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Oakey’s Funeral Home in Roanoke was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Cornett | Texas Grubb | 21 Sep 1902 | 21 Apr 2000 | Texas Grubb Cornett, age 97, formerly of Elk Creek and Independence, died Friday, April 21, 2000 at Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Cornett was born Sept. 21, 1902 at Grant, the daughter of Franklin Grubb and Laulett “Sue” Victoria Kegley Grubb. She was the widow of Paul Cornett. Surviving are a special nephew and spouse, Joe and Dixie Hart, Mouth of Wilson; several other nieces and nephews; special caregivers, Minnie Tuggle, Louise Harris, Louise Anderson and JoAnn Blevins; special friend, JoAnn Matney. Funeral services were held Monday, April 24, at 2 p.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Lorton officiating. Interment followed in Salem Cemetery in Independence. Memorial contributions may be made to Grubb Family Cemetery, c/o James Grubb, Troutdale Hwy., Troutdale, VA 24378 or Independence Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 607, Independence, VA 24348. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Barker | Thomas Christopher | 3 Aug 1913 | 21 Apr 2000 | Thomas Christopher Barker, 86, was remembered at funeral services held April 24 at Shelter Baptist Church. Rev. Ken Howell and Rev. Billy Joe Blevins officiated. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Barker was born in Lansing to Newton and Martha Blevins Barker. He is survived by his wife, Amanda “”Kate”” King Barker; three daughters, Cleda Wilcox and Brenda Johnson, both of West Jefferson, and Shirley Wallace, Jefferson; one brother, Frank Barker, Oxford, Pa.; nine grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Shelter Baptist Church, c/o Cleda Wilson, 146 Dogwood Rd., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Jarvis | Leonard Clifton | 27 Nov 1931 | 21 Apr 2000 | Leonard Clifton Jarvis, 68, was remembered at funeral services held April 22 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Ken Furches officiated. Military graveside services were held April 23 at River Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Jarvis was born in Ashe County to Kyle and Dolly Eva Miller Jarvis. He is survived by his wife, Juanita Ashley Jarvis; one son, Rick Jarvis, Mountain City, Tenn.; one daughter, Judy Bennett, Kernersville; one step-daughter, Captain Sandra K. Brooks, U.S. Navy in Tampa, Fla.; one brother, Ken Jarvis, Winston-Salem; two sisters, Opal Bard and Carol Winebarger, both of West Jefferson; his mother-in-law, Ruby Ashley, Warrensville; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| McGuire | Danford Dinia | 21 Apr 2000 | Danford Dinnia McGuire, 89, was remembered at funeral services held April 25 at McComas Funeral Home, PA in Bel Air, Md. Pastor H. William Rivers officiated. Burial followed in Bel Air Memorial Gardens in Bel Air, Md. Pallbearers were Jerry Goodman, Raymond Greer, Michael Greer, Ricky Greer, Gary McGuire, Billy Dysell, Rob Bright and Kevin Amos. Mrs. McGuire was born in Toliver to the late William Thomas Allen and Belle Adams Jones. She was a resident of Joppa, Md. for 49 years and worked and retired from Bata Shoe Company in Belcamp, Md. in 1976. After retirement, she was an avid gardener, canning and preserving the fruit of her gardening and using it to feed those she loved. She was a member of Bel Forest Baptist Church in Bel Air, Md. She was preceded in death by her husband, Isam Garfield McGuire; and two children, Charles McGuire and Juanita McGuire. She is survived by four daughters, Rose Edna Goodman, West Jefferson, Coleen Johnson, New Castle, Del., Lillian Greer, Todd, and Brenda McDowell, Abingdon, Md.; two sons, Joseph McGuire, Street, Md., and Glenn McGuire, Bel Air, Md.; and 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Bel Forest Baptist Church, 603 Vale Road, Bel Air, MD 21014. McComas Funeral Home PA in Bel Air, Md. was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Hammer | David Marshall | 22 Apr 2000 | David Marshall Hammer, age 76, died Saturday, April 22, 2000 at Clemmons Village Assisted Living in Clemmons, N.C. Mr. Hammer was born in Chicago, Ill. He was a resident of Rockingham County since 1971. He was a retired field engineer with Western Electric, was a member of Hampton Heights Baptist Church of Eden, N.C., and was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in World War II. Surviving are his wife, Doris Tweten Hammer, of the residence; one daughter, Doreen H. Mabe of Pfafftown, N.C.; three sons, Donald G. Hammer of Marion, Davidson E. Hammer of Greensboro, N.C., and Duane R. Hammer of Winston-Salem, N.C.; one brother, Eugene Hammer of Savannah, Ga.; nine grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, April 24, at 2 p.m. at Colonial Funeral Home Chapel in Madison, N.C., with burial in the Hammer Family Cemetery in Stoneville, N.C. Colonial Funeral Home in Madison, N.C., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Pierce | Edith | 22 Apr 2000 | Edith Pierce, age 88, of Troutdale, died Saturday, April 22, 2000 in Francis Marion Manor. Mrs. Pierce was the widow of Guy Pierce. Surviving are two sons, Robert Pierce of Troutdale and Roy McGrady of Maryland; two sisters, Rose Holden and Kathleen Clayton, both of Maryland; one brother, Jack McGrady of Maryland; two grandchildren; two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Monday, April 24, at 2 p.m. in Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial was in Anderson Hill Cemetery in Troutdale. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| McNeill | Clyde Shatley | 18 Apr 1911 | 24 Apr 2000 | Clyde Shatley McNeill, 89, was remembered at funeral services held April 27 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Tim Roten officiated. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. McNeill was born in Ashe County to George Sherman Shatley and Laura Swift Shatley. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Clice McNeill. She is survived by one son, G.C. (Butch) McNeill, West Jefferson; two daughters, Wilma Watson, Deep Gap, and Faye Hart, West Jefferson; a sister, Margaret Dollar, Jefferson; a brother, Joe Shatley, West Jefferson; five grandchildren, four great-grandchildren, three step-grandchildren and five step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Ashe Services for Aging, PO Box 9, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Anderson | Verna Cornett | 30 Jun 1919 | 24 Apr 2000 | Verna Cornett Anderson, age 80, formerly of Marion, died Monday, April 24, 2000 at her home in Lynchburg. Mrs. Anderson was born June 30, 1919 in Flatridge, the daughter of the late John Estil Cornette and the late Alice Izora Haga Cornette. She retired in 1983 from Southwestern State Hospital and was a member of Inglewood Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her former husband, Robert Estil Anderson. Surviving are two daughters, Mary Barnett of Lynchburg, and Shirley DuVal of Virginia Beach; one sister, Sue Bonham of Sugar Grove; two brothers, Glenn Cornette of New Albany, Ind., and Dean Cornette of Louisville, Ky.; three grandchildren, Joy Underhill and husband David of Monument, Colo., Jean Worley and husband Billy of Lynchburg, and Judith Seifres and husband Rex of Colorado Springs, Colo.; three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Thursday, April 27, at 7:30 p.m. in Gethsemane Baptist Church in Marion with the Rev. Pat Gilbert officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Seaver-Brown Funeral Chapel. Memorial contributions may be made to the Inglewood Baptist Church, 4830 Old Boonsboro Rd., Lynchburg, VA 24503. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
| Waddell | William Carroll | 24 Nov 1921 | 24 Apr 2000 | William Carroll Waddell, 78, was remembered at funeral services held April 25 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jeff Vogler and Rev. Phillip Duvall officiated. Graveside services were held April 26 at Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Waddell was born in Ashe County to Carl Waddell and Anna Halsey Waddell. He was a sales manager for Flav-o-Rich Milk Company. He was a member of the Ashe County Rescue Squad and a member of Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Vena Wagoner Waddell of the home; two sons, Bill Waddell, West Jefferson, and Jim Waddell, North Wilkesboro; and five grandchildren and a great-grandchild. Memorials may be made to Ashe County Rescue Squad, PO Box 639, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or to the Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church, PO Box 65, Jefferson, NC 28640. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Campbell | Randolph Noah, Sr. | 24 Apr 2000 | Randolph Noah Campbell Sr., of Chilhowie, died Monday, April 24, 2000 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Campbell was a member of the Charles Wesley United Methodist Church in Abingdon and a member and treasurer of the Charles Wesley United Methodist Men. Surviving are his wife, Frances Chappell Campbell; two sons, Randolph N. Campbell Jr., Wytheville, and James Edward (Eddy) Campbell, Cheltenham, Md.; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two nieces. Funeral services were conducted Friday, April 28, at 1 p.m. in Charles Wesley United Methodist Church with the Rev. William Weldon and the Rev. Richard D. Mullan officiating. Burial was in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Rafferty | Martha | 8 Sep 1909 | 25 Apr 2000 | Martha Sprinkle Rafferty, age 90, died April 25, 2000 in Williamsburg. Mrs. Rafferty was born in Marion on Sept 8, 1909 the daughter and last surviving child of Belle Hampton Painter and Dr. Onyx Curwen Sprinkle. Her father was a druggist and lifelong resident of Marion. She attended Marion College and was a graduate of Agnes Scott College. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Mrs. James Gallman (Sara Bell), and two brothers, Sydney Crockett Sprinkle and Dr. William McCollum Sprinkle, both of Marion, and by two sisters, Mrs. John Archer Carter (Evelyn) and Mrs. Robert T. Allen (Mary). Surviving are her husband, Philip Rafferty; one daughter, Mrs. James Connolly (Mary) of Pittsfield, Maine; one son, John Philip Rafferty of New York City; 11 grandchildren; a sister-in-law, Irma C. Sprinkle of Marion; several nieces and nephews. A private interment was held Thursday, April 27, at Bruton Parish Church in Williamsburg. |
| Kilby | Jack | 20 Dec 1912 | 25 Apr 2000 | Jack Kilby, 87, was remembered at funeral services held April 27 at Faith Lutheran Church in Whitetop, Va. Pastor Will Robertson and Rev. Tim Boyette officiated. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens in Jefferson. Masonic rites were conducted by Mouth of Wilson Masonic Lodge #213 A.F. & A.M. Mr. Kilby was born in Kewanee, Ill. to John T. Kilby and Maggie Edwards Kilby. He was a World War II, U.S. Army Air Corp. veteran and a retired electrician IBEW. He is survived by his wife, Lula McCall Kilby; two sons and daughters-in-law, John T. and Mary Jane Kilby, Jefferson, and Robert L. and Joyce Kilby, West Jefferson; five grandchildren, Heather Jane Kilby, Maggie Barrett, Nathaniel Kilby, Andrew Kilby and Natalie Kilby; and two great-grandchildren, William Reed Barrett and Lily Jane Barrett. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Ashe County, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28643. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence, Va. was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Kilby | Jack | 20 Dec 1912 | 25 Apr 2000 | Jack Kilby, 87, was remembered at funeral services held April 27 at Faith Lutheran Church in Whitetop, Va. Pastor Will Robertson and Rev. Tim Boyette officiated. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens in Jefferson. Masonic rites were conducted by Mouth of Wilson Masonic Lodge #213 A.F. & A.M. Mr. Kilby was born in Kewanee, Ill. to John T. Kilby and Maggie Edwards Kilby. He was a World War II, U.S. Army Air Corp. veteran and a retired electrician IBEW. He is survived by his wife, Lula McCall Kilby; two sons and daughters-in-law, John T. and Mary Jane Kilby, Jefferson, and Robert L. and Joyce Kilby, West Jefferson; five grandchildren, Heather Jane Kilby, Maggie Barrett, Nathaniel Kilby, Andrew Kilby and Natalie Kilby; and two great-grandchildren, William Reed Barrett and Lily Jane Barrett. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Ashe County, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28643. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence, Va. was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Garnett | Henry D. | 11 Apr 1915 | 25 Apr 2000 | Retired Circuit Court Judge Henry D. Garnett, age 85, died April 25, 2000. Judge Garnett was born in Fredericksburg on April 11, 1915, the youngest child of Mary Merchant and Henry Garnett. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II having served in the Mediterranean and Pacific Theatres including the Battle of Okinawa and later served in the Occupation Forces in Korea. Following his discharge as Captain, he returned to law school where he graduated in 1946. He served as the Commonwealth’s Attorney for the County and City of Warwick and for the consolidated City of Newport News from 1952 until 1962 when he was elected by the Virginia General Assembly as Judge of the Fortieth Circuit. Judge Garnett retired in 1981 but continued to serve for many years as a Substitute Circuit Judge throughout the Commonwealth. He retired to Fluvanna County in 1983 and recently moved to the Town of Louisa. Judge Garnett was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, the American Legion and the Sons of Confederate Veterans. He was a member of St. Andrews Episcopal Church in Newport News and at the time of his death was a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Cismont where he had served as a Vestryman. He was preceded in death by one brother, Robert S. Garnett of Marion; and three sisters, Louise Goodwin of Fredericksburg, Irene Farster of Hampton, and Evelyn Johnston of St. Petersburg, Fla. Surviving are his wife of 57 years, Frances Williams, formerly of Richmond; three sons, H. Duncan Garnett Jr. and wife Diana McCoy Garnett of Hampton, R. Jefferson Garnett and wife Cochran Cowart Garnett of Louisa and Lloyd Moss (Doc) Garnett and wife Barbara Suttle Garnett of Orange; seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, April 29, at 11 a.m. at Grace Episcopal Church in Cismont with graveside service following on the grounds. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests a memorial contribution be made to the Volunteer Rescue Squads of Kents Store, Lake Monticello or Louisa. Hill and Wood Funeral Home in Charlottesville is in charge of arrangements. |
| Allison | Lena Reid | 25 Apr 2000 | Lena Reid Allison, age 88, of West Whitehead St., Sparta, N.C., died Tuesday afternoon, April 25, 2000, at the Grayson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Independence, Va. She was the widow of Bob Allison. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Marion and Ed Adams of Sparta; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Marie and Ben Ray Mills of Statesville, N.C., and Wilma Fox of Mayodan, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted Thusday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Sparta United Methodist Church with burial in the Sparta Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m. Thursday afternoon at the Church or at other times at the home of Marion and Ed Adams, 261 N. Grayson St., Sparta. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Sparta United Methodist Church Pre-School Scholarship Fund, 190 N. Main St., Sparta, N.C. 28675. | |
| Fisher | Elizabeth Evon Wright | 25 Apr 2000 | Elizabeth Evon Wright Fisher, age 58, died Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at her home in Crockett. Mrs. Fisher was a daughter of the late Dewey and Ossie Burris Wright of Cripple Creek. She was also preceded in death by an infant daughter and a brother, Pierce Wright. Survivors include her husband, Frank M. Fisher of Crockett; one son, Bryan Fisher of Crockett; one daughter and son-in-law, Christa and Christopher Tickle; twin grandchildren, Pierson and Elora Tickle, all of Charlotte, N.C.; seven sisters, Helen Frye, Cripple Creek, Rosetta Parker, Mt. Airy, N.C., Wanda June Blankenship, Ridgeway, Pauline “Paula” Moore, Wytheville, Iris Moore, Draper, Carol Thompson, Tobaccoville, N.C., Rita Morrison, Pilot Mountain, N.C.; one brother, Beauford Wright, Pulaski; several sisters-in-law, brothers-in-law, nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, April 29, at 1 p.m. at the Asbury United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bill Perkins and the Rev. Bill Hinton officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Havens | Muncy Robert | 25 Apr 2000 | Muncy Robert Havens, age 74, died Tuesday, April 25, 2000 at his home in Atkins. Mr. Havens was born in Bland County, the son of the late Joe and Ruth Rose Havens. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. Surviving are his wife of 47 years, Margie Stowers Havens, of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Alice Havens and Mike and Betty Havens, all of Atkins; five grandchildren, Joseph Havens of Chilhowie, William Havens, Andrew Havens, Kim Havens, and Ashley Havens, all of Atkins; one great-grandson, Shawn Havens, Marion; two sisters, Beatrice H. Parks, Sugar Grove, and Della Mae Stowers, Wytheville; one brother, Floyd E. Havens, Marion; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, April 28, at 1 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment followed in the Mt. Zion Community Church Cemetery in Rural Retreat. The family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to the charity of one’s choice. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Weaver | Reeves Duane | 5 Jul 1924 | 26 Apr 2000 | Reeves Duane Weaver, 75, was remembered at funeral services held April 29 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Billy Joe Blevins and Rev. Rodney Frye officiated. Burial followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery with military rites. Mr. Weaver was born in Ashe County to Zeb Weaver and Hattie Bishop Weaver. He was the owner and manager of Weaver Manufacturing Company. He was a member of the Odd Fellows and served from 1970-1974 as an Ashe County Commissioner. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Ruth Taylor Weaver of the home; three daughters, Linda Craven and Sue Trivette, both of West Jefferson, and Donna Roberts, Livingston, Texas; two brothers, Tom Weaver, West Jefferson, and Jim Weaver, Jefferson; three sisters, June Worth, West Jefferson, Mary Bledsoe, Weaverville, and Kate Boyd, Augusta, Ga.; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Smethport United Methodist Church, PO Box 1022, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or to the American Heart Association, c/o Judy Leek, 206 Oak Grove Circle, Jefferson, NC 28640 or to the donor’s choice. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Testerman | Don Edward | 1 Feb 1928 | 26 Apr 2000 | Don Edward Testerman, age 72, died Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at his home in Street, Md. Mr. Testerman was born in Grant on Feb 1, 1928, a son of the late Neal M. and Cloie (Stone) Testerman. He was a longtime resident of Harford County and worked as a self-employed carpenter, retiring in 1993. He was preceded in death by a son, Gary F. Testerman on Oct 4, 1995. He is survived by his wife of 46 years, Betty C. Greer Testerman; two sons and daughters-in-law, Eddie A. and Shirley Testerman of Street, Md., and Don E. Jr. and Theresa Testerman of Pylesville, Md.; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Katherine and Dan Ross, and Anna Mae and Harry Crumrine, all of Street, Md.; four brothers and one sister-in-law, Joseph and Mabel Testerman of Forest Hill, Md., Kookie Testerman, Street, Md., James Testerman and Ramon Testerman, both of Troutdale; four grandchildren, Dawn and husband Steve McCole of Abingdon, Jason and wife Carol Testerman, Stephanie Testerman and Brad Testerman, all of Pylesville, Md. Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 30, at 2 p.m. at the Harkins Funeral Home in Delta, Penn., with Pastor Randall D. Williams officiating. Interment will be in Mt. Nebo Cemetery in Delta, Penn. Visitation will be at the Funeral Home tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. Harkins Funeral Home in Delta, Penn., is in charge of arrangements. |
| Hancock | M.R. “Doc” | 26 Apr 2000 | M.R. “Doc” Hancock, age 74, died Wednesday, April 26, 2000 at his home in Marion. Mr. Hancock was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Navy. He was owner of Holston Chrysler-Plymouth Inc., and a member of the First United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Loma Lee Hancock; his parents, Royal and Beulah Hancock; three brothers, James Hancock, Talford Hancock, Averette Hancock; and a sister, Josephine Powers. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Kay and Chuck Redepenning of Concord, Mass.; three sisters, Alene Sumner of Pulaski, Fay Saunders of Draper, and Sonia Easter of Hillsville; four brothers, Thomas Hancock of Draper, Wayne Hancock and John Hancock, both of Hillsville, and Russell Hancock of Martinsville; two grandchildren, Elizabeth Redepenning and Charles Redepenning III. Funeral services will be held today, April 29, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Buddy Miller officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marion Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 784, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Reedy | Alene F. | 26 Apr 2000 | Alene F. Reedy, age 71, of Chilhowie, died Wednesday, April 26, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She is survived by her husband, the Rev. Willard Reedy of Chilhowie; one daughter, Vicki Reedy Beattie, Chilhowie; one son, Steve Reedy, Glade Spring; three grandchildren, Gwen Beattie, Kaytee Beattie and Jason Reedy. Graveside services were held Friday, April 28, at 11 a.m. at Rose Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. Charles Blevins and the Rev. Dennis Eller officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Cedar’s Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o Charles R. Schwartz, 277 Fairfield Lane, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Black | Etta Mae | 25 Dec 1910 | 27 Apr 2000 | Etta Mae Black, 89, was remembered at funeral services held April 29 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Russell Sheets officiated. Burial followed in the Claude Mash Cemetery. Mrs. Black was born in Ashe County to Charles and Vertie Bare Dishman. She is survived by two sons, Terry and Jerry Black, both of Jefferson; one daughter, Arizona Poe, Jefferson; three sisters, Fay Burgess, Jefferson, Ray Lloyd, Maryland, and Myrtle Black, China Grove; two brothers, Don Dishman, North Wilkesboro, and Carl Dishman, Maryland; two half-sisters, Mary Jo Dishman and Polly Severt, Jefferson; two half-brothers, Gale Dishman, Jefferson, and Earl Dishman, China Grove; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Ashe Services for Aging, PO Box 9, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Keen | Edward Shirl | 27 Apr 2000 | Edward Shirl Keen, age 74, of Atkins, formerly of Richlands, died Thursday, April 27, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Keen was born in Raven and was a son of the late Marvin Hubbard Keen and Ziel Mason Biby Keen. He was a lifelong resident of the Atkins area and was of the Holiness faith. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one son, Allen Keen; one daughter, Margaret Wix; and one brother, Franklin Keen. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Louise Keen; eight daughters, Pat and husband Roy Beckner of Salem; Bonnie Garrett of Roanoke; Georgia McWilliams, Brenda and husband Ken Cole, and Elizabeth and husband Wayne Compton, all of Marion; Sharon Barker of Gordensville; Stella and husband Richard Mullins of Atkins; and Sarah and husband Raymond Sheets of Sugar Grove; three sons, Alvin Keen of Marion, Luther and wife Rita Keen of Richlands, and Walter and wife Wilma Keen of Sugar Grove; five sisters, Pauline Perry, Swords Creek, Beulah Arrington, Norma Vance, Doris Grimmett and Rinda Osborne, all of Richlands; 28 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, May 1, at 2 p.m. at the HurstScott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with the Rev. Arnold Street and the Rev. Kathleen Stanley officiating. Interment followed in the Westfork Cemetery in Richlands. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands was in charge of arrangements. | |
| May | Faith T. Roark | 27 Apr 2000 | Faith T. Roark Gallion May, 89, formerly of Kennett Square, Pa., was remembered at funeral services held April 30 at Kuzo and Gofus Funeral Home LTD., State and Meredith Streets, Kennett Square, Pa. Burial was held privately in Union Hill Cemetery. Ms. May was born in Ashe County to the late Lee and Cordelia Price Roark. She lived in Kennett Square, Pa. from 1953 to 1983. She also recently lived in Oxford, Pa. She was formerly employed by M.G.A., currently known as Mushroom Co-op in Kennett Square, Pa. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Norma Jean Weaver; and one great-grandchild, Evan C. Lewis. She is survived by four grandchildren, Richard S. Lewis, Warrensville, Anita L. Lewis, Kennett Square, Pa., Tim Lewis, Mountain City, Tenn., and Donald Ray Weaver, Newark, Del.; and four great-grandchildren. | |
| Pennington | Mildred Jane | 27 Apr 2000 | Mildred Jane Walls Pennington, age 80, of Damascus, died Thursday, April 27, 2000 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mrs. Pennington was born in Smyth County, the daughter of the late Coy and Mae Dolinger Walls. She was a member of Azen Baptist Church in Konnarock and was the widow of Harley Pennington. Surviving are a daughter, Janet Fauber of Spotswood; two sons, Roger Pennington of Damascus and Harley Ray Pennington of Konnarock; three sisters, Irene Wright of Konnarock, Alice Welch of Gaithersburg, Md., and Wiltha Brooks of Marion; four brothers, Galen Walls, Herman Walls and Ambers Walls, all of Konnarock, and Lloyd Walls of West Grove, Penn.; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; 11 step- great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, April 29, at 2 p.m. in Azen Baptist Church with the Rev. Ronnie Blevins and the Rev. Tim Blevins officiating. Burial will be in Azen Cemetery. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Powers | Jacob Elwood | 27 Apr 2000 | Jacob Elwood Powers, age 82, of Chilhowie, died Thursday, April 27, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Powers was born in Washington County and was the son of the late Jacob and Bessie Baldwin Powers. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Trula Mae Powers. Surviving are his wife, Zelma Mae Heath Powers; one daughter, Mrs. Charles H. Copenhaver, Glade Spring; three sons, Russell Leon Powers and Woody Malone Powers, both of Chilhowie, and Joseph Elwood Powers of Bluff City, Tenn.; three brothers, Preston Powers, West Jefferson, N.C., Wayne Powers, Abingdon, and Robert Leo Powers, Glade Spring; two granddaughters, Elizabeth Leigh Powers, Bluff City, Tenn., and Leigh Ann Copenhaver, Glade Spring; five grandsons, William Woodrow Warren, Travis Joe Warren and Dustin Zane Powers, all of Chilhowie, Russell Malone Powers and wife Kelly of Glade Spring, Robert Jason Powers, Atlanta, Ga.; daughters-in-law, Jeannie Powers, Chilhowie, and Deborah Powers, Bluff City, Tenn.; sisters-in-law, Harriet Powers, West Jefferson, N.C., Velma Powers, Abingdon, and Sue Powers, Glade Spring; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, April 29, at 11 a.m. in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Curt Heath and the Rev. John Vannoy Jr. officiating. Burial will be in the Bishop-Rush Creek Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Weston | Ruby | 27 Apr 2000 | Ruby Cox Weston, 86, formerly of Boone and Todd, was remembered at funeral services held April 30 at Austin & Barnes Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Homer Murdock officiated. Burial followed at Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens. Mrs. Weston was the daughter of the late John and Ethel Osborne Cox. She and her late husband, Paul Weston, owned and operated Paul Weston Photography Studio in Boone for many years, and she worked in food services at Appalachian State University until her retirement. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; four brothers; and two sisters. She is survived by three brothers, John H. Cox Jr., Greensboro, Harry Ray Cox, Todd, and Billy Wade Cox, McSherrystown, Pa.; one sister, Marilyn Cox Jackson, New Castle, Del.; and a number of nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Masonic and Eastern Star Home, 700 South Holden Road, Greensboro, NC 27407. Austin & Barnes Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Sturgill | Cleve | 23 Oct 1909 | 28 Apr 2000 | Cleve Blaine Sturgill, age 90, died Friday, April 28, 2000 in the Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn. Mr. Sturgill was born Oct 23, 1909 in Sturgill, N.C., the son of the late Isom and Lanta Sturgill. He was a member of the Sturgill Baptist Church and had retired from The Perry Point VA Hospital engineering department with over 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by two spouses, Mary Viola Sturgill and Mary Jean Sturgill, and one son, Glendon Sturgill. Surviving are his wife, Leona Rowland Sturgill; one son, C.B. Sturgill Jr., Perryville, Md.; two stepdaughters, Darlene R. Neitch, Chilhowie, and Phyllis R. Cox, Kingsport, Tenn.; one stepson, Jake Rowland, Chilhowie; four sisters, Zella Eller, Lansing, N.C., Luella Hubble, Marion, Vada Jackson, Elkton, Md., and Laura Kelly, Sparta, N.C.; one brother, Herbert Sturgill, Marion; four grandchildren, Glendon Sturgill Jr., Brandon Sturgill, Tina Hamm and Polly Baldwin; four step-grandchildren, Kim Neitch Widner, Chuck Neitch, Sandy Pack and Randy Cox; three stepgreat-grandchildren, Catherine D. Widner, Chelsea Neitch and Gabriel Neitch; special friend, Betty Cannon; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 30, at 2 p.m. in Bradley”s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Haga and the Rev. Lloyd Day officiating. Graveside services were held Monday, May 1, at 3:30 p.m. in the Principio United Methodist Church Cemetery in Perryville, Md. Bradley”s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Sturgill | Cleve | 23 Oct 1909 | 28 Apr 2000 | Cleve Blaine Sturgill, age 90, died Friday, April 28, 2000 in the Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn. Mr. Sturgill was born Oct 23, 1909 in Sturgill, N.C., the son of the late Isom and Lanta Sturgill. He was a member of the Sturgill Baptist Church and had retired from The Perry Point VA Hospital engineering department with over 30 years of service. He was preceded in death by two spouses, Mary Viola Sturgill and Mary Jean Sturgill, and one son, Glendon Sturgill. Surviving are his wife, Leona Rowland Sturgill; one son, C.B. Sturgill Jr., Perryville, Md.; two stepdaughters, Darlene R. Neitch, Chilhowie, and Phyllis R. Cox, Kingsport, Tenn.; one stepson, Jake Rowland, Chilhowie; four sisters, Zella Eller, Lansing, N.C., Luella Hubble, Marion, Vada Jackson, Elkton, Md., and Laura Kelly, Sparta, N.C.; one brother, Herbert Sturgill, Marion; four grandchildren, Glendon Sturgill Jr., Brandon Sturgill, Tina Hamm and Polly Baldwin; four step-grandchildren, Kim Neitch Widner, Chuck Neitch, Sandy Pack and Randy Cox; three step-great-grandchildren, Catherine D. Widner, Chelsea Neitch and Gabriel Neitch; special friend, Betty Cannon; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, April 30, at 2 p.m. in Bradley’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Haga and the Rev. Lloyd Day officiating. Graveside services were held Monday, May 1, at 3:30 p.m. in the Principio United Methodist Church Cemetery in Perryville, Md. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Eller | Jane | 15 May 1922 | 28 Apr 2000 | Jane Eller, 77, was born in Roanoke Rapids to the late Stonewall Phillips and Jamie Wes Phillips. She is survived by her daughter, Carol Oliver and husband, Donald; and three grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Greensboro, 2500 Summit Avenue, Greensboro, NC 27405. |
| Reeves | Benjamin Everette “Buster” | 2 Oct 1924 | 28 Apr 2000 | Benjamin Everette “Buster” Reeves, 75, was remembered at funeral services held April 30 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Lonnie Jones of Welcome Home Baptist Church officiated. Burial followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens in Jefferson. Mr. Reeves was born in Ashe County to William Everette and Sophina McMillan Reeves. He was a retired farmer. He is survived by his wife, Flo Howell Reeves; two sons and daughters-in-law, Jimmy D. Reeves and wife, Andrea B. Reeves, West Jefferson, and Michael R. Reeves and wife, Amy M. Reeves, Hickory; six grandchildren, Mary Alexandra Reeves, Winston-Salem, John Benjamin “Jak” Reeves, Chapel Hill, Elizabeth Marsh Reeves, Greensboro, William Michael Reeves, Hickory, and Courtlyn Channing Reeves and Cagney Alexis Reeves, both of West Jefferson. Memorials may be made to Welcome Home Baptist Church in Jefferson or to the Ashe County Heart Fund, c/o Nancy Johnston in Jefferson. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Holdaway | Jean Estelle Blair | 28 Apr 1928 | 28 Apr 2000 | Jean Estelle Blair Holder, 72, died April 28 at Grace Heights Facility following a period of declining health. Mrs. Holder was born in Guilford County to the late James and Mamie Whitt Blair. She was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and had been active in various civic clubs. She was preceded in death by her parents; five sisters; and three brothers. She is survived by her husband, William “Bill” Holder of the home; a son, Garry Holder and wife, Kathy, Surfside Beach, S.C.; a daughter, Deborah Holder-Caine and husband, Richard, Lansing; a sister, Doris Parker, Greensboro; and six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held May 1 at Calvary Baptist Church. Rev. McCoy Robinson officiated. Entombment followed in Burke Memorial Park Mausoleum. Memorials may be made to Calvary Baptist Church, 407 South Green St., Morganton, NC 28655. |
| White | Alma | 28 Apr 2000 | Alma O. White, age 83, died Friday, April 28, 2000 in Grayson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Surviving are four sisters, Sybil Kilby, Marion, Blanch Francis of Crumpler, N.C., Ruth O. Cornett, Mouth of Wilson, and Faye Fluty of Roanoke. Funeral services were held Monday, May 1, at 11 a.m. in Barnett’s Marion Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. William T. Wing officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Rash | Stewart Bunk | 9 Jul 1925 | 29 Apr 2000 | Stewart Bunk Rash, 74, was remembered at funeral services held April 30 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson. Rev. Bill Ballou officiated. Burial was held May 1 at Ashelawn Memorial Gardens in Jefferson. Mr. Rash was born in Ashe County to Lillard and Lula Brewer Rash. He is survived by his son, Stewart Lamont Rash, West Jefferson; two brothers, Thomas Rash, West Jefferson, and Eugene Rash, Grassy Creek; three sisters, Ola Rash Sluder, Hickory, and Stella Rash and Louise Rash, both of West Jefferson. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel (www.funeral-plans.com/ashelawn) in Jefferson was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Blevins | Elizabeth Trivett “Lizzy” | 29 Apr 2000 | Elizabeth “Lizzy” Trivett Blevins, age 88, widow of Luther “Eude” Blevins, died Wednesday, Feb. 4, 1998 at her home. She is survived by four daughters and sons-in-law, Lois and Wayne Sexton and Nana and Bee Williams, all of Marion, Alice and Malcolm Gillespie of Detroit, Mich., and Lilly Williams of Dade City, Fla.; three sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby Joe and Jane Blevins of Chilhowie, Paul and Mary Blevins, and Danny and Brenda Blevins, all of Marion; 23 grandchildren, 40 great-grandchildren, and 20 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Feb. 7, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with burial in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blevins | Imogene G. | 29 Apr 2000 | Imogene G. Blevins, age 66, of Mt. Perry, Ohio and formerly of Groseclose, died Saturday, April 29, 2000 at her home. She is survived by her husband, Harvey L. Blevins, Mt. Perry, Ohio; four daughters and sons-in-law, Margaret and Joe Shelton, Lancaster, Ohio, Mary and Gary Lord, Thornville, Ohio, Sharon and Brett Gore, Mt. Perry, Ohio, and Libby Blevins, Westerville, Ohio; three sons and daughters-in-law, Harvey W. and Anita Blevins, Burnside, Ky., Gary and Jamella Blevins, Thornville, Ohio, and Robbie and Kris Blevins, Baltimore, Ohio; 19 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; her mother, V. Marie King, Rural Retreat; one stepbrother, Bennie King, Rural Retreat. Graveside services will be held today, May 3, at 1 p.m. at Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat with the Rev. Michael Hoyle officiating. The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Lindsey Funeral Home today prior to the service. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Burnett | Ovella Margaret | 29 Apr 2000 | Ovella Margaret Burnette, age 75, died Saturday, April 29, 2000 at her home in Saltville. Mrs. Burnette was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Saltville where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years. Surviving are her husband, John W. Burnette; one daughter, Cheryl Thompson of Abingdon; three brothers, William Barbrow of Glade Spring, Clifton Barbrow of Saltville, and Herbert Barbrow of Bristol, Tenn.; one granddaughter, Angela Thompson of Alexandria. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, May 2, at 2 p.m. in the Church of God of Prophecy in Saltville with the Rev. Mike Mangrum and the Rev. Larry W. Barnes officiating. Burial was in Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Leath | Raymond Willard | 18 Mar 1920 | 30 Apr 2000 | 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. |
| Cox | Kay Derieux | 30 Apr 2000 | Kay Derieux Cox, age 60, of Atkins, died Sunday, April 30, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Cox was a member of the First Baptist Church in Highland Springs and was preceded in death by her father, Lawson Derieux. Surviving are her husband, Shirrel D. Cox, of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth Cox and Victor Johnsey, Marion; two sons and daughter-in-law, Timothy D. and Anita Cox, Sugar Grove, and Forrest L. Cox, Atkins; four grandchildren, Joseph Allen Johnsey, Daniel Lee Johnsey, Brandon Tyler Cox, and Coby Ryan Cox; her mother, Elizabeth Kay Derieux, Richmond; two sisters, Ellen Cutright and Marian Long, both of Richmond. Funeral services will be held today, May 3, at 2 p.m. at Newberry Funeral Home Chapel in Bland with the Rev. Clayton Hounshell and the Rev. Victor Johnsey officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethany Cemetery in Ceres. Newberry Funeral Home in Bland is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Johnson | Walter Lee | 30 Apr 2000 | Walter Lee Johnson, age 44, of 975 Old Barrett Rd., Ennice, N.C., died Sunday evening, April 30, 2000, from injuries received in an automobile accident. He is survived by his father, Eugene Johnson of Sparta, N.C.; four sisters, Ella Billings, Brenda Cochran, Juanita Combs all of Sparta, and Patsy Daniel of Eden, N.C.; two brothers, Michael David Johnson and Omar Johnson, both of Ennice, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Scottville Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, and at other times at the home of a sister, Ella Billings, 462 Maple St., Sparta, N.C. | |
| Pardue | Nannie Lou | 30 Apr 2000 | Mrs. Nannie Lou Gentry Pardue of 830 Pardue Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Sunday morning, April 30, 2000 at Sunbridge Healthcare in Sparta. She died on her 95th birthday. She was the widow of Claude Gilmer Pardue, Sr. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Irene and Bennie Carter of Boonesmill, Va.; two sons and daughtes-in-law, Claude Gilmer Jr., and Betty Jo Pardue of Traphill, N.C., and Harold and Mary Pardue of Sparta; one sister, Mrs. Virgie Emma Connor of Salisbury, N.C.; and six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel, with burial in the Antioch Cemetery in the Stratford Community. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta and at other times at the home of Harold and Mary Pardue, 830 Pardue Rd., Sparta. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. Box 1287, Sparta, N.C. 28675 | |
| Sidden | Donna Lou | 1 May 2000 | Donna Lou Sidden, age 49, of 4154 Clear Spring Drive, Claremont, N.C., died Monday, May 1, 2000, at her home. She is survived by her husband, Gary L. Sidden of the home; one daughter, Jodi Ann Norcross of Mertztown, Pa.; her father and step-mother, Donald and Dottye Suckstorf of Glenmoore, Pa.; one brother, Donald Suckstorf of Coatsville, Pa.; and three sisters, Barbara A. Hettel of West Chester, Pa., Cheryl L. Carter of Phoenixville, Pa., and Karen L. Baugher of Melvern, Pa. A memorial service will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Goodson | Paul Franklin | 21 Aug 1908 | 2 May 2000 | Paul Franklin Goodson, 91, of Fries, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, at Blue Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was born Aug. 31, 1908, in Huger, W.Va., to Lee Andrew Goodson and Carrie Alice Powell Goodson. Survivors include his wife, Alice King Goodson of Fries; three daughters and sons-in-law, Judith and Jackie Weatherman of Greensboro, N.C., Polly and Wayne Wright of Vero Beach, Fla., and Nancy and Rocky Royal of Fries; three sons and daughters-in-law, Ondra and Brenda Goodson, Allen and Wanda Goodson and Gregory and Rita Goodson, all of Fries; 13 grandchildren; and 21 great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held today, Friday, at 2 p.m. at Grace Baptist Church with burial in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Ivanhoe. Military rites will be conducted by Hillsville VFW Post 1115. The Rev. Ben Haga and Rodger Blevins will officiate. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
| Goodwin | William Franklin “Bill” | 3 Oct 1912 | 2 May 2000 | William Franklin “Bill” Goodwin, 87 of Max Meadows, Virginia died Sunday, August 27, 2000 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was born in Wythe County, October 3, 1912, a son of the late Alvin and Bessie Smith Goodwin. He was a member of the Fort Chiswell Church of Christ and was preceded in death by his wife, Catherine Jones Goodwin and a son, William H. Goodwin. He was a retired farmer. He is survived by: two daughters and sons-in-law – Mary Ann and George Dunlap, Wytheville; Linda and Bobby Flinchum of Max Meadows. Two sons and daughters-in-law – Jimmie and Josie Goodwin; Dennis and Minnie Goodwin, all of Wytheville. Three sisters – Mary Hall, Jean BeCraft, both of Wytheville, Virgie Willliams, of Essex MD. Special friends – Jack and Virginia King, Sanders and Sue Neel, Richard and Betty Walke and special step-granddaughter, Brandi Dunagan. 18 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 29, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. in the Barnett Funeral Chapel with Mr. Jack King officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Paul Lutheran Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the BArnett Funeral Home from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Monday. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Lead Mines Rescue Squad, PO Box 502, Austinville, VA 24312. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. |
| Smythers | Juanita Robbins | 7 Aug 1915 | 2 May 2000 | Juanita Robbins Smythers, 84, of Galax, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, at Twin County Regional Hospital. She was the widow of Gilmer Fred Smythers. She was born Aug 7, 1915, in Grayson County to Will Robbins and Lona Ward Robbins. Survivors include a brother and sister-in-law, Lawrence and Margaret Robbins of Independence; a half sister, Rosamond Bobbitt of Laurel, Md.; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Thursday at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home with burial in the Monta Vista Cemetery. The Rev. Don Nation officiated. |
| Senter | Nora Mae | 6 Aug 1916 | 2 May 2000 | Nora Mae Senter, 84, was remembered at funeral services held May 6 at Peak Creek Church of the Brethren. Rev. Lonnie Pruitt officiated. Burial followed in the Peak Creek Cemetery. Mrs. Senter was born in Ashe County to Wiley and Eliza Loggins Senter. She is survived by one daughter, Connie White, Waynesville; two sisters, Ella Senter, Winston-Salem, and Ossie Sheets, North Wilkesboro; and four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Barker | Ella Mae | 21 Mar 1934 | 2 May 2000 | Ella Mae Barker, 66, was remembered at funeral services held May 5 at Oak Hill Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Ivory Goss, Rev. Tom Stewart and Rev. Lonnie Carpenter officiated. Burial followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Barker was born in Ashe County to Freeman Blevins and Minnie Baldwin Blevins. She was an inspector for Sara Lee Knit Products. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Roy Darrell (R.D.) Barker. She is survived by a daughter, Penny Brewer, Lansing; three brothers, Russell Blevins, Estal Blevins and Walter Blevins, all of Lansing; two sisters, Anna Jean Lambert and Mary Belle Mahaffey, both of Lansing; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to The family, c/o Penny Brewer, 1073-A Deep Ford Road, Lansing, NC 28643. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Ashleman | Nellie S. | 2 May 2000 | Nellis S. Ashleman, 92, was remembered at funeral services held May 8 at Kraeer Funeral Home in Pompano Beach, Fla. Burial followed in Forest Lawn North Cemetery. Mrs. Ashleman was born in Ashe County. She was a member of the Eastern Star of Columbus, Ohio and St. Stephen Lutheran Church in Pompano Beach, Fla. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar A. Ashleman in 1984. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Albert R. (Bert) and Leila Ashleman, Lake City, Fla.; grandchildren, Kyle (Debbie) Ashleman of Lincolnton, and Julie (Jerry) Boyd of Deerfield Beach, Fla.; one sister, Lucille Shatley, West Jefferson; and nephews, Ed (Lois) Ashleman and Chris (Regina) Ashleman, all of Columbus, Ohio. Kraeer Funeral Homes of Pompano Beach, Fla. was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Eastridge | Mamie Virginia Woodruff | 2 May 2000 | A funeral for Mamie Virginia Woodruff Eastridge, 79, of Spotsylvania County, Virginia, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Rehoboth United Methodist Church in Beaverdam, with Rev. Kathleen Work officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 tonight at Found & Sons Funeral Home, Fredericksburg. Mrs. Eastridge died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, at her home. She was a member of Rehoboth United Methodist Church, where she was in the church choir and member of the United Methodist Women. She was the widow of William C. Eastridge. Survivors include two daughters, Sherry L. Long of Sterling and Tina R. Henry of Spotsylvania; two sons, Gerald C. Eastridge of Sterling and Robert C. Eastridge of Fairfax; three sisters, Ruby Rutherford and Fern Mullis, both of West Jefferson, NC, and Ruth Dillard of Taylorsville, NC; 13 grandchildren,; 15 great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews. She was also the mother of the late W. Alton Eastridge. This obit was listed in The Free Lance Star in Fredericksburg, VA 4 May 2000. Mamie was born in Idlewild, NC and married in Trade, TN. Note: In order to be genealogically correct, Robert C. Eastridge should be described as a stepson and 4 of the grandchildren and 14 of the great grandchildren are from that same step family. Posted on 5/5/2000 by Carole Eastridge Waters | |
| Lovelace | Arthur Glenn “Boss” | 15 Jan 1898 | 3 May 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. |
| Sheets | Gordon Dale | 9 Dec 1914 | 4 May 2000 | Gordon Dale Sheets, 85, was remembered at funeral services held May 6 at Peak Creek Presbyterian Church. Mr. Robert Lovett and Rev. Murphy Brewer officiated. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Mr. Sheets was born in Ashe County to Lemmie Sheets and Eulalah Shaver Sheets. He was an agricultural farmer and served in the United States Navy during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Mabel Rose Sheets of the home; a son, John Sheets, Laurel Springs; two brothers, Guy Sheets and Richard Sheets, both of North Wilkesboro; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Peak Creek Church Cemetery, c/o Dympse Bowlin Jr., 1078 Peak Creek Church Road, Laurel Springs, NC 28644. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Greer | Onnie | 2 Apr 1921 | 4 May 2000 | Onnie Greer, 79, was remembered at funeral services held May 6 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson. Rev. Earl Woods and Rev. Johnny Calhoun officiated. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Greer was born in Ashe County to Roy and Vinia Calhoun Geer. He was retired from Phenix Chair. He is survived by his wife, Tressie Taylor Greer; three sons, Darrell Greer, Lansing, Harold Greer, Creston, and Ernie Greer, Jefferson; one daughter, Betty Carpenter, Lansing; four brothers, Clay Greer and Howard Greer, both of Lansing, Wayne Greer, Jefferson, and Worth Greer, Avondale, Pa.; two sisters, Minnie Belle McCoy, Lansing, and Lula Belle Horne, Thomasville; and 11 grandchildren, 18 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel (www.funeral-plans.com/ashelawn) was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Ward | Charlie Greene | 20 Nov 1913 | 5 May 2000 | Charlie Greene Ward, 86, of Independence, died Friday, May 5, 2000, at his home. He was born Nov 20, 1913, in Independence, the Saddle Creek Community, to Steven Columbus Ward and Lillie Parks Ward. He was a member of Peach Bottom Primitive Baptist Church and was a life long farmer. Survivors include his wife, Fay Anderson Ward of the home; two daughters and a son-in-law, Leta and Thomas Farmer of Independence and Barbara Bedwell of Galax; five grandchildren and their spouses, Sue Farmer, Karen and Cody Wingate and Patricia and Barry Davis, all of Independence, Sandy and John Cope of Virginia Beach, and Tony and Kim Phipps of Galax; seven great-grandchildren, Amanda Poole, Sarah and Renea Wingate, Jonathan and Tabatha Cope and Justin and Adam Phipps; a sister, Mary Morton of Independence; one brother and sister-in-law, R. Joe and Virginia Ward of Hillsville; a sister-in-law, Ruby Ward of Nottingham, Pa.; a brother-in-law, Bill Ervin of High Point, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Sunday at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with burial in the Saddle Creek Cemetery. Elders Edward Bowman and Terry Wilson officiated. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Peach Bottom Primitive Baptist Church, c/o Thomas Farmer, 2424 Wilson Highway, Independence, Va. 24348; or Saddle Creek Cemetery, c/o Claude Farmer, 4662 Wilson Highway, Independence, Va. 24348. |
| Hutchens | Virginia Vaught | 3 Sep 1921 | 5 May 2000 | Virginia Vaught Hutchens, 78, of Galax, died Friday, May 5, 2000, at her home. She was born Sept. 3, 1921, in Grayson County to W.R. Vaught and Margaret Pope. She was the widow of Leverne Hutchens. Survivors include two daughters, Mary Margaret Edwards of Galax, and Pamela Ruth Ortego of Humble, Texas; three sons, James Leverne Hutchens of Galax, Richard Vaught Hutchens of Woodlawn and John William Hutchens of Claudeville; eight grandchildren; and one great- grandchild. A funeral was held Sunday at Oakland United Methodist Church with burial in the Oakland Cemetery. The Rev. Alan Graham and Dr. Jeff Lambert officiated. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Canter | Stella Mae Eller | 9 Apr 1924 | 5 May 2000 | Stella Mae Eller Canter, 76, was remembered at funeral services held May 8 at Three Top Baptist Church in Creston. Rev. Charles McCoy, Rev. Lloyd Day and Rev. Larry Powers officiated. Burial followed in the Rash Cemetery in Todd. Mrs. Canter was born in Ashe County to the late Charles and Della Eller. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Odell Canter; and two grandsons, Jeffrey Eldreth and Joey Canter. She is survived by three sons, J.T. Canter and Carter Canter, both of Creston, and Marvin Canter, West Jefferson; one daughter, Iva Dean Baldwin, Warrensville; two brothers, Donald Eller, Roxboro, and Harold Eller, North Wilkesboro; one sister, Geraldine Witherspoon, Jefferson; six grandchildren, Kathi Wallace, Jefferson, Hope Canter, Heather Canter and Allison Canter, all of Creston, Ben Canter, West Jefferson, and Brittany Baldwin, Warrensville; four great-grandchildren, Bailey and McKenzie Wallace, Jefferson, and Samantha and Justin Canter, Crumpler; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to The Family, c/o Iva Dean Baldwin, PO Box 194, Warrensville, NC 28693. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Anders | Louise Bobbitt | 10 Aug 1925 | 5 May 2000 | Louise Bobbitt Anders, 74, of Independence, died Friday, May 5, 2000, at her home. She was the widow of Walker M. Anders, and was also preceded in death by a daughter, Anna Baker. She was born Aug. 10, 1925, in Independence, to Bill Bobbitt and Josie Hash Bobbitt. Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, Gayle and Emma Lee Anders, Larry and Nancy Anders, Jimmie Anders and Tommy and Roxanne Anders, all of Independence; a daughter, Mirian A. Palacio of Sparta, N.C.; a stepson and spouse, Leonard and Katherine Anders of Sparta, N.C.; three stepdaughters and spouses, Hazel and Ted Wright of Independence, Faye Kilby of Galax and Juanita and Olin Shaffer of Churchville, Md.; a brother, Staley Bobbitt of Independence; two half brothers, Jack Bobbitt of Woodbridge and Scott Bobbitt of Sparta, N.C.; a stepsisters, Mary Ruth Bobbitt of Independence; 11 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; 16 step-grandchildren; several great-great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Monday at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with burial in the Independence Cemetery. The Revs. Claude Holderfield and Fred E. Jennings officiated. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Independence Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 607, Independence, Va. 24348. |
| Griffitts | Joseph P. | 1 Mar 1929 | 5 May 2000 | The Rev. Dr. Joseph P. Griffitts age 71, died May 5, 2000 in California. Dr. Griffitts was born March 1, 1929, in Marion, the son of Basil and Ruth Griffitts. He grew up in the boarding house his parents ran. After high school, he served his country in the U.S. Navy where he was a bombardier on a PBY. Upon leaving the service, Dr. Griffitts attended Emory & Henry College where he was a member of the school’s tennis team and spent summers as a lifeguard at Hungry Mother Park. In 1959, Dr. Griffitts entered Union Theological Seminary. After graduation, he took an Associate minister’s position at Raleigh Court Presbyterian Church in Roanoke under Rev. Jim Allision. After spending two years apprenticeship, he led his own congregation at Oakdale Presbyterian Church in Norfolk for 11 years. In 1983, Dr. Griffitts earned his doctorate in Theology, completing the highest level of education in his field. Surviving are his wife, Edna E. Griffitts of California, formerly of Chilhowie; two daughters, Roseanna J. Paolini, California, and Ann Fulcher, Richmond; one son, William Griffitts, Maryland; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Graveside services will be held Saturday, June 3, at 1:30 p.m. at Roselawn Cemetery with the Rev. William Wing officiating. |
| Pridemore | William D. | 4 Oct 1942 | 5 May 2000 | William D. Pridemore, 57, was remembered at funeral services held May 8 at Secor Funeral Home in Willard, Ohio. Rev. Dallas Stamper and Rev. David Lee Montgomery officiated. Burial followed in the Maple Grove Cemetery in New Haven, Ohio. Mr. Pridemore was born in Charleston, W.Va. to the late Frank and Lillie (Reed) Pridemore. He lived most of his life in Willard, Ohio. He is a retired foreman at Durable Company in Norwalk, Ohio. He attended Mills Road Church of God in Jesus Name in Plymouth, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two sisters, Dessie Stewart and Mildred Ferguson. He is survived by his wife of 19 years, Judith (Bechtel) Pridemore; local daughter and son-in- law and two grandchildren, Tonya and Gary Pridemore Blevins, and their children, Kristin Edwards and Timothy Edwards, all of Jefferson; daughter, Lisa Pridemore Barnett, Willard, Ohio; two sons, William Eric Pridemore and Jason Pridemore, Willard, Ohio; Ruth Ann Pridemore, mother of Tonya, Eric, Lisa and Jason of Willard, Ohio; six grandchildren; one sister, Mary Barnett, Willard, Ohio; one brother, Arless Pridemore, Willard, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association. Secor Funeral Home of Willard, Ohio was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Haga | Phyllis Sue | 5 May 2000 | Phyllis Sue Haga, age 49, died May 5, 2000 in St. Mary Medical Center in Galesburg, Ill. Miss Haga was a 1968 graduate of Galva High School and a 1970 graduate of Black Hawk East College. She received her teacher”s degree from Illinois State University in 1973. Miss Haga was a secretary at the Galva Foundry and the John H. Best Company in Galva. She served as counselor with the Job Training Partnership Act (JTPA) in Kewanee from 1977 to 1990 when she retired due to health problems. Miss Haga was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by an infant sister and her grandparents, R.N. and Iretta Doss Martin and F.L. and Anna Denny Haga, all of Chilhowie. Surviving are her parents, Ralph Sr. and Ferne Martin Haga of Galva, Ill.; five brothers, Ralph Haga Jr., David Haga, Keith Haga and Dennis Haga, all of Galva, Ill., and Jim Haga of Mesa, Ariz.; three sisters, Mrs. Larry (Anna) Derr, Denise “Debbie” Haga, both of Galva, Ill., and Mrs. Mike (Dian) Clark of Abingdon, Ill.; eight nephews; five nieces; two great-nieces; one great- nephew. Funeral services were held May 8 at 11 a.m. at Rux Funeral Home Chapel in Galva, Ill., with the Rev. John Wayne Martin of Chilhowie officiating. Musicians were Mable Martin and daughters, Peggy Roberts, Helen Bryant and Jean Bryant. Burial was in Galva Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Martin Cemetery Fund, c/o Grace A. Martin, 38000 Loves Mill Road, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Rux Funeral Home in Galva, Ill., was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Jennings | Dorla Deen | 5 May 2000 | Dorla Deen Jennings, 67, of Dugspur, died Friday, May 5, 2000, at Twin County Regional Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents, Guy and Goldie Dalton; a sister, Carol Dale Weddle; and a brother, Milo Gene Dalton. Survivors include her husband, Joe Paul Jennings of Dugspur; a daughter, Paula Jean Jennings of Dugspur; a granddaughter, Suzy Angelina Shupe; a grandson, Jon Anthony Shupe; two nephews, Terry Dalton and Dwayne Weddle; a niece, Debra Hale; and two brothers and sisters-in-law, Wendell and Louise Dalton and Maurice and Ivory Bell Dalton, all of Dugspur. A funeral was held Monday at Pine Grove Missionary Baptist Church with burial in the Gardner Cemetery. The Revs. Allen Cherry and Elmon Thompson officiated. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| McAlexander | Bruce John | 5 May 2000 | Bruce John McAlexander, 46, of Hillsville, died Friday, May 5, 2000, at Twin County Regional Hospital. He was a veteran of the Vietnam era. Survivors include his wife, Rena Hylton McAlexander of Hillsville; three daughters and a son-in-law, Cynthia Dawn McAlexander of Collinsville, April and Jason Vaughan of Galax, and Rebecca Ann McAlexander of Hillsville; his mother, Edna Duncan McAlexander of Floyd; a sister, Marge Alderman of Floyd; a granddaughter, Amber Aliyah Cumens of Collinsville; his mother-in-law, Vivian Hylton of Floyd; his father-in-law, Doris Hylton of Willis; and a brother-in-law, Donnie Alderman of Floyd. A funeral was held Monday at Mayberry Funeral Home, Floyd, with burial in the Alderman Cemetery, Willis. The Rev. Roy Turpin officiated. A graveside service was conducted by Hillsville VFW Post 1115. | |
| Sparks | Zola Mae | 5 May 2000 | Zola Mae Carter Sparks, 89, of Galax, died Friday, May 5, 2000, at Waddell Nursing Home. She was the widow of Brady Thomas Sparks. She was born Aug 21, 1910, in Giles County to John Carter and Mattie Martha Bishop. Survivors include a daughter, Mattie Mae Sparks of Galax; a sister, Josie Carter of Pulaski; a daughter- in-law, Bonnie Sparks of Galax; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; three great-great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Sunday at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home with burial in the Oakland Cemetery. The Rev. Sam Blevins and Pastor Ronny Harrison officiated. | |
| McBride | Pearl J. | 29 Feb 1908 | 6 May 2000 | Pearl J. McBride, 92, of Galax, died Saturday, May 6, 2000, at Twin County Regional Hospital. She was born Feb. 29, 1908, in Carroll County to J. P. McBride and Elizabeth Weatherman. Survivors include a sister, Flora McBride of Sparta, N.C.; a brother, Jesse McBride of Galax; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Monday at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home with burial in the McKenzie Cemetery. Elder Billy Yates officiated. |
| Umbarger | Mae | 14 Apr 1916 | 6 May 2000 | Mae Sims Umbarger, age 84, died Saturday, May 6, 2000 in Clarksville, Tenn. Mrs. Umbarger was born April 14, 1916 in Marion, a daughter of the late Henry and Daisy Evans Sims. She married Garland (Nap) Umbarger on Dec 21, 1932 in Marion. The marriage was later solemnized in the Ogden L.D.S. Temple in Ogden, Utah. She was employed with Southwestern State Hospital for 12 years. In March of 1955, she moved to Ogden, Utah and was employed with McKay-Dee Hospital where she retired after 27 years. She was a member of the American Business Womens Club and the Cosmopolitan Club. In addition to her husband, Mrs. Umbarger was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Rhonda Sawyers. Surviving are four daughters, Joan Sawyers of Marion, Charlotte Parks of Atkins, Dorris Ross of Clarksville, Tenn., and Barbara Olsen of Riverdale, Utah; one brother, Fremont Sims of Lancaster, Calif.; two sisters, Louise Hutton of Staunton, and Edith Corvin of Clarksville, Tenn.; 10 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; sons-in-law, William Sawyers, Marion, Roby Parks Sr., Atkins, Robert Ross, Clarksville, Tenn., and Robert Olsen, Riverdale, Utah. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, May 11, at 2 p.m. in Seaver-Brown Funeral Chapel with Robert Ross Jr. officiating. Burial will be in Rose Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 in Seaver- Brown Chapel. Williamson Memorial Funeral Home in Franklin, Tenn., is in charge of arrangements. |
| Phillips | Ruth | 17 Jul 1923 | 6 May 2000 | Ruth Taylor Phillips, 76, was remembered at funeral services held May 9 at Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel. Rev. Timothy Wolf officiated. Burial followed at Parklawn Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Phillips was born in Ashe County to Lee and Etta Barker Taylor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Lee Phillips. She is survived by five daughters and son-in-laws, Carol and Ira Payne, Lexington, and Gayle and Richard Turner, Linda and Troy Taylor, Janice and Glen Jones and Sandy and Carl Wilkins, all of Winston-Salem; two sons, T. Bruce Phillips and wife, Myrna, and Jack Phillips and wife, Linda, all of Winston-Salem; one brother, D.C. Taylor, Richmond, Va.; four sisters, Stella Richardson, Winston-Salem, Ardeen Goss, Jefferson, Beulah Boyer, Midlothian, Va., and Irene Goss, Illinois; and 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Kate B. Reynolds Hospice Home, 101 Hospice Lane, Winston- Salem, NC 27103. Hayworth-Miller Silas Creek Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Kyle | Mary Louise Johnson | 12 Feb 1928 | 6 May 2000 | Mary Louise Johnson Kyle, 72, of Independence, died Saturday, May 6, 2000, at Twin County Regional Hospital. She was the widow of Jessie Junior Kyle. She was born Feb. 12, 1928, in Elk Creek to John Wise Johnson and Eula Hale Johnson. Survivors include a son, Kenneth Kyle of Independence; a grandson, D.J. Kyle of Independence; a great-granddaughter, Celiene Desiree Kyle of Galax; two sisters, Edna Emmons of Independence and Edith Diggs of Columbus, Ohio; one brother, Garnett Johnson of Elk Creek; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Tuesday at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with burial in the Elk Creek Community Cemetery, Elk Creek. The Rev. Curtis Wolfe and Elder Douglas Patterson officiated. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to grandson, D.J. Kyle s WCC Scholarship Fund, c/o Marci Hart, 206 Smith St., Independence, Va. 24348. |
| Woods | Harding | 20 Jan 1928 | 7 May 2000 | Harding Woods, 72, of Independence, the Grubbs Chapel Community, died Sunday, May 7, 2000, at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax. He was born Jan 20, 1928, in Mouth of Wilson to Arthur Woods and Reney Dowell Woods. Survivors include his wife, Georgia Fortner Woods of the home; two daughters and a son-in-law, Bonnie and Richard Barker of Independence and Brenda Phipps of West Jefferson, N.C.; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Ronald and Pat Woods of Independence and Larry Woods of the home; three sisters, Stella Dowell and Kate Hash, both of Independence and Myrtle Testerman of Galax; one brother, Luther Woods of Independence; and one grandson, Devin Phipps of West Jefferson, N.C. A funeral was held Tuesday at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with burial in the Grubbs Chapel Cemetery, Independence. The Revs. Alan Graham and David Farmer officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the Independence Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 607, Independence, Va. 24348. |
| Dunford | Margaret Ann | 7 May 2000 | Margaret Ann Dunford, age 58, died Sunday, May 7, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Surviving are four sons, David Lee Dunford of Atkins, Lester D. Dunford of Chilhowie, William D. Dunford and Herbert D. Martin, both of Marion; one daughter, Jennifer Ann Dunford of Roanoke; her father, Isaac D. Dunford; three sisters, Betty Sawyers of Pulaski, Lucy Keith of Aurora, Ill., and Bonnie L. Newman of Marion; three brothers, Charles A. Dunford of Marion, Jimmy Dunford of Trinidad, Colo., and Johnny Ray Dunford of Chilhowie; eight grandchildren; two step- grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; three daughters-in-law, Wanda Dunford, Atkins, Sonia Dunford, Chilhowie, and Sue Ann Dunford of Marion. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, May 9, at 11 a.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home with the Rev. Charles Dehart officiating. Burial was in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Kirk | Mary Lee Lowman | 7 May 2000 | Mary Lee Lowman Kirk, age 76, died Sunday, May 7, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Kirk was the widow of Quentin Lyle Kirk. She was a beautician in Bel Air, Md., before moving to Virginia. She attended Valley View Baptist Church. Surviving are one daughter, Lillian Sadler and husband Steven of Joppa, Md.; nine sisters, Pauline Pickle, Helen Barnes, Katherine Stone, all of Marion, Opal Stamper of Chilhowie, Charlotte Childers of Spartanburg, S.C., Carol Caldwell of Bluefield, W.Va., Hazel Smallwood of Norman, Ind., Viola Sparks of Santa Maria, Calif., and Norma Whitehead of San Diego, Calif.; 10 brothers, Eugene Lowman of Sugar Grove, Frank Lowman of Columbus, Ind., Wesley “Jack” Lowman of Monticello, Ind., Walter Lowman of Lexington, S.C., Lloyd Lowman of Edinburg, Ind., Larry Lowman of Indianapolis, Ind., David Lowman of Melbourne, Fla., Ray Lowman of Bel Air, Md., James Kirk of Christiansburg, and Ralph Kirk of Salem; two grandchildren, Katrina Bryant of White Hall, Md., and Robert Bryant Jr., Frederick, Md.; two great-grandchildren; a very special cousin, Francis Hutton; four special sisters-in-law, Gay Kirk, Elma Kirk, Myrtle Meek, and Lucille Kirk; several special nephews and nieces including special niece Judy Price and husband Kenny; her special friend, her dog Skipper. Funeral services will be held today, May 10, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Kenny Price, the Rev. Roger Frost and the Rev. David Neitch officiating. Burial will follow in West Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Valley View Baptist Church, c/o Shirley Powers, 319 Flatwoods Road, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Parks | Jaunita S. | 7 May 2000 | Jaunita S. Parks, age 83, died Sunday, May 7, 2000 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. Mrs. Parks was the widow of William Horton Parks. She spent many days working with day care and caring for children in her home. She loved to sing in the church choir. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, W.L. “Pete” and Mary Ann Parks of Charlotte, N.C.; one daughter and son-in-law, Delaine and Bob Shupe of Saltville; one sister, Elaine Sowers of Gate City; three grandchildren, the Rev. David S. Parks and wife Tami of Miami, Fla., Julia Davis and husband Lee of Charlotte, N.C., and Matthew Blevins of Marion; Matthew’s fiancée, Rebecca Perry of Union, W.Va.; three great-grandchildren, Joshua and Sarah Parks of Miami, Fla., and Allison Davis of Charlotte, N.C.; two sisters-in-law and one brother-in-law. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 9, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. David Parks, the Rev. Lee Davis and the Rev. Bob Shupe officiating. Entombment followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 919 North Michigan Ave., Chicago, Ill. 60611 or Valley Health Care Scholarship Fund, Hwy. 11, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Richardson | Stella Mae | 8 May 2000 | Stella Mae Dudleson Richardson, age 55, of 4830 Chances Creek Road, Fancy Gap, Va., died Monday, May 8, 2000, at her home. She is survived by her husband, Guy Richardson, of the home; one son, Guy Dewayne Richardson of Fancy Gap, Va.; a granddaughter, Amanda Nicole Richardson of Fancy Gap, Va.; four brothers, Everett Dudleson of Shiloh, Ohio, Ernie Dudleson of Stanton, Ky., Donald Dudleson of Fountain Inn, SC and Buster Dudleson of Hueysville, Ky.; one sister, and Wanda Moore of Martin, Ky. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Blue Ridge Chapel Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to the church Wednesday afternoon where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m.. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Keesee | Martha Doane | 9 May 2000 | Martha Doane Keesee, age 66, of Saltville, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mrs. Keesee was preceded in death by her husband, Herbert W. “Bodie” Keesee. Surviving are four sons, Jimmy Keesee, Jeff Keesee, Michael “Mutt” Keesee, all of Saltville, and Johnny Keesee, Chilhowie; one daughter, Debbie Scott Keesee, Marion; one brother, Buddy Doane, Saltville; four daughters-in-law, Debbie Keesee, Susie Keesee, Lori Keesee, and Robin Keesee; six grandchildren, Christy Mullins, T.J. Keesee, Gregory Keesee, Bodie Keesee, Cody Keesee, and Wesley Keesee. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, May 11, at 2 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Briggs officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Pleasant Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the Funeral Home. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Pierce | Paul L. | 9 May 2000 | Paul L. Pierce Mouth of Wilson, Va. Died: May 9, 2000 Paul L. Pierce, 93, was remembered at funeral services held May 13 at Grassy Creek Baptist Church in Grassy Creek. Rev. Johnny Huffman officiated. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Mr. Pierce was born in Bertie County. He was a life long resident of Norfolk, Va. and was a member of Ocean View Baptist Church in Norfolk, Va. and Grassy Creek Baptist Church in Grassy Creek. He retired from the Norfolk Naval Shipyard in 1970. As head of the manufacturing branch, he was director of design and development of plans for habitability equipment for all U.S. Naval Ships as well as patents liaison officer. He was the recipient of the Navy”s Civilian Meritious Service Award. He is survived by his loving wife, Laura Pierce, Virginia; two daughters, Nancy Herrell and husband, Roger, Virginia Beach, Va., and Paulette Peterson and husband, David, Mouth of Wilson, Va.; four grandchildren, Russ Spear, Ft. Wayne, Ind., Paul Davis, Virginia Beach, Va., Ginny Brewer, Durham, and James Peterson and wife, Kim, Independence, Va.; three great- grandchildren; and the following care-givers, Drenda Roten, Faye Osborne, Shelly Osborne, Margaret Wilcox and Lisa Blevins. Memorials may be made to Rugby Rescue Squad, Rt. 2, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Brewer | Dalton Keith | 11 May 2000 | Dalton Keith Brewer, infant, was remembered at funeral services held May 15 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Wayne Jones officiated. Burial followed in the Brewer Family Cemetery. Master Brewer was preceded in death by a brother, Austin Matthew Brewer; and a sister, Shania Bree Brewer. He is survived by his parents Gene Brewer Jr. and Sharon South Brewer, West Jefferson; two half-brothers, Tracy Bare, Laurel Springs and Jonathan Brewer, Boomer; maternal grandmother, Linda South, West Jefferson; maternal grandfather, Wade South, West Jefferson; paternal grandparents, Gene Brewer Sr. and Lorrien Brewer, Creston. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Eremita | Louis Ralph | 11 Aug 1946 | 12 May 2000 | Louis Ralph Eremita, 53, was remembered at memorial services held May 16 at Glendale Springs Presbyterian Church. Rev. Phillip Pogue, Rev. Peter Parrish and Holden Bare officiated. Mr. Eremita was born in Bronx, N.Y. to Dominick Eremita and Mary Ciavolella Eremita. He was a silver smith. He served in the United States Marines and served in Vietnam. He is survived by his wife, Lesa Miller Eremita of the home; a daughter, Jessica Eremita, Jefferson; his mother, Mary Eremita, New York; two brothers, John Eremita, New York, and Mike Eremita, Connecticut; a sister, Marie Lagana, New York; a grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society or to the American Heart Association, c/o Judy Leek, 206 Oak Grove Circle, Jefferson, NC 28640. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Payne | John Milton “Sonny” | 12 May 2000 | John Milton “Sonny” Payne Jr., age 70, died Friday, May 12, 2000 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Payne was a native of Northfork and had been a resident of Saltville for eight years before moving to Bristol in 1960. He was a Protestant and was employed with Piggly Wiggle Stores in Saltville and Glade Spring as a meatcutter. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Driver Payne, Bristol; several cousins including a special cousin, Charles “Sol” Payne, Bristol; special friends, Raymond and Clara Zartman, Norfolk; caregivers, Melvin Smeltzer, Carolyn Routh and Elsie Surber. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, May 14, at 8 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with Pastor Benny Bowman officiating. Committal services were conducted Monday, May 15, at 2 p.m. in Knollkreg Memorial Park. Flowers will be accepted or memorials can be made to the BMA Dialysis Patient Care Fund or to the Washington County Life Saving Crew, 237 Park St., Abingdon, VA 24210. Farris Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wyatt | Ollie Mae | 4 Apr 1915 | 13 May 2000 | Ollie Mae Gilley Wyatt, 85, was remembered at funeral services held May 19 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Charlie McCoy and Rev. Larry Shepherd officiated. Burial followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Wyatt was born in Ashe County to Joseph D. Gilley and Rebecca Jane McNeill Gilley. She was a machine operator for Sprague Mfg. Company. She was preceded in death by her parents; by two brothers, Reeves Gilley and Burley Gilley; and one grandson, Jack Sexton Jr. She is survived by her husband, Odell Wyatt; three sons, Jack Sexton, Eden, Sam Sexton, Morristown, Tenn., and Jimmy McNeill, Lansing; four daughters, Thelma Malvey, Florida, Patsy Fawlkes, Kernersville, Judy Baldwin, Lansing, and Rachel Severt, Crumpler; 23 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Fisher | Loretta Moore | 13 May 2000 | Loretta Moore Fisher died Saturday, May 13, 2000 at her home in Marion. Mrs. Fisher was a faithful member of the Marion Gospel Chapel. She is survived by her husband, John K. Fisher of Marion; two sisters and one brother-in- law, Nancy and Bob Thompson, and Lee Etta Buchanan, all of Marion; two brothers and three sisters-in-law, Clarence and Joyce Moore, Dennis and Jo Ann Moore, all of Saltville, and Kate Fisher Litton of Marion; two nieces and two nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, May 15, at 10 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Mr. Larry Smith and Mr. Kurt Dibble officiating. Burial followed in Round Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gideon Memorial Bible Fund, P.O. Box 1326, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Rouse | Robert | 13 May 2000 | Robert Rouse, age 74, died Saturday, May 13, 2000 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn. Mr. Rouse was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Carrie Rouse and a brother, Ernest Rouse. He is survived by his wife, Irene Rouse of Marion; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Pamela Rouse Miller and husband Jerry of Elizabethton, Tenn., Carolyn Rouse Eller and husband Cecil and Barbara Rouse Miller, all of Marion; three sons and daughters-in-law, Dennis Rouse and wife Anne of Galax, Bobby Rouse and wife Joanne, and Larry and wife Pearl, all of Marion; two sisters, Ora Lee Snavely of Wytheville, and Edith Wymer of Marion; four brothers, Elmer Rouse, Ellis Rouse and Freddy Rouse, all of Seven Mile Ford, and Leon Rouse of Atkins; 16 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 16, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Charles DeBord and the Rev. Jerry Creasy officiating. Burial was in Middle Fork Cemetery in Chilhowie. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Burris | Raymond Donald, Sr. | 14 May 2000 | Raymond Donald Burris Sr., age 61, died Sunday, May 14, 2000 at his home in Rural Retreat. Mr. Burris was born in Wythe County, the son of the late Raymond Gleaves and Virgie Ellen Cornett Burris. He was a member of the Fairview United Methodist Church, a veteran of the U.S. Navy, a member of the Mt. Airy Masonic Lodge #226 A.F. & A.M., and the Rural Retreat American Legion Post #229. He was preceded in death by a brother, Robert P. Burris; a sister, Locky May Burris; and a great-great-grandson, Timothy Thompson McCaughrean Jr. Surviving are his wife, Betty L. Burris, of Rural Retreat; one daughter, Christine M. Burris, of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Raymond D. Jr. and Kathleen Burris of Virginia Beach; two sisters and brother-in-law, Mary and Bill Englar, Abingdon, Md., and Linda B. Reardon, Rural Retreat; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Oscar and Mary Ellen Burris, Virginia Beach, Homer and Debbie Burris, and Jean Burris, all of Rural Retreat; a grandson and spouse, Timmy and Doris McCaughrean, New Jersey; a great-grandson, Dillon McCaughrean; one step-grandson; two step-granddaughters; three step-great-grandsons; special friends, Bill, Farron, Will and Casey Smith, Don Viars, Buddy Smith, and Belle Ayers; special aunt, Mabel Flanagan; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held today, May 17, at 1 p.m. at the Fairview United Methodist Church with the Rev. Rance Edwards and the Rev. Gerald Neeley officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery with graveside military rites being conducted by Marion V.F.W. Post #4667. The family suggests that memorials be made to the Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Price | Jason Keith | 14 May 2000 | Jason Keith Price Banner Elk Died: May 14, 2000 Jason Keith Price, 27, was remembered at funeral services held May 17 at the Grandfather Chapel of the Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home. Pastor Martin Fannion officiated. Burial followed in the Tanglewood Cemetery in Linville. Mr. Price was a native of Montgomery County in Maryland and the son of James F. and Katherine Mooney Price Sr. of Limestone, Tenn., formerly of Linville. He was a commercial electrician. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his sisters, Lorna Price, Orlando, Fla., Lisa and Kevin Wright, Marion, Va., Laura Price, Banner Elk; one brother, James F. and Debbie Price Jr., Bristol, Tenn.; maternal grandmother, Clara Mooney, Linville; and one niece, Emma Claire Wright, Marion, Va. Memorials may be made to Avery County Habitat for Humanity. Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Reedy | Ruth W. | 15 May 2000 | Ruth W. Reedy, age 49, of Damascus, died Monday, May 15, 2000 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mrs. Reedy was a lifelong resident of Washington County. She was the daughter of the late Edward Brancen and Maggie Elizabeth Blevins Wyatt. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of V.F.W. Post 9830 and the First Baptist Church in Damascus. She is survived by her husband, Harley L. Reedy of Damascus; two sons, Edward Lee Reedy and Thomas Abraham Reedy, both of Damascus; two sisters, Mrs. Norman (Dolores) Gentry, of Shady Valley, Tenn., and Linda Sue Rouse of Vinton; one brother, Zane Barr of Mt. Juliet, Tenn.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, May 16, at 8 p.m. at the Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Robert Griffin Jr., officiating. Committal services and interment were held Wednesday, May 17, at 10 a.m. at Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Damascus Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 458, Damascus, VA 24236. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wheeler | Timothy | 15 May 2000 | Timothy Wheeler, age 41, of Sugar Grove, died Monday, May 15, 2000 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tenn. Surviving are his wife, Elsie Mutter Wheeler, Sugar Grove; three sons, Timothy L. Wheeler Jr., Jonathan W. Wheeler, and Alex E. Wheeler, all of Sugar Grove; one daughter, Erin J. Wheeler, Sugar Grove; his parents, Kyle R. and Alice Wheeler, Sugar Grove; two brothers, Kyle R. Wheeler Jr., Marion, and Curtis Wheeler, Sugar Grove; two sisters, Pamela Taylor, Saltville, and Vickie Norman, Sugar Grove; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, May 17, at 11 a.m. at the Marion Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Donald Mutter officiating. Burial will follow at the Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Arnold | Elbert Roy “Buck” | 16 May 2000 | Elbert Roy “Buck” Arnold, age 75, died Tuesday, May 16, 2000 at his home in Saltville. Mr. Arnold was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. Surviving are his wife, Shirley Arnold; one son, Benny Arnold of Richmond; four daughters, Pamela Frost and Kim Vincent, both of Richmond, Tracy Weaver of Glade Spring, and Terri Armbrister of Pinelevel, N.C.; his mother, Virgie Arnold; five brothers, Herbert “Chub” Arnold and Danny F. Arnold, both of Saltville, Buddy G. “Bay” Arnold of Chattanooga, Tenn., Harold Arnold of Wilmington, N.C., and David Arnold of Latrobe, Penn.; nine grandchildren; two great- grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, May 18, at 4 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Krenik officiating. Burial was in Elizabeth Cemetery with military rites by Saltville VFW Post 7328 Hardy Roberts. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blankenship | Timothy Dwayne | 16 May 2000 | Timothy Dwayne Blankenship, 12 days old, of Wytheville, died Tuesday, May 16, 2000 in Roanoke Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his great-grandparents, Cloyd and Della Blankenship, Bill and Audrey Ratliff, and Alva and Lydia Lester. He is survived by his parents, Jerry Dwayne and Tonia Lynn Lester Blankenship of Wytheville; paternal grandparents, Jerry and Linda Blankenship, Wytheville; maternal grandparents, Jerrylee and Diane Lester of Hurley; great-grandparents, Cecil and Elvie Blankenship of Mohawk, W.Va.; several aunts and uncles, Anthony Michael Blankenship of Wytheville, Randal and Sandra Conaway of Denton, N.C., Victoria Lester of Hurley; one cousin, Ryan Conaway of Denton, N.C. Funeral services were held Friday, May 19, at 1 p.m. at Grundy Funeral Home with the Rev. Danny Hess and the Rev. Martha Presley officiating. Burial followed in Rob Bailey Cemetery in Hurley. Grundy Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Dethlefsen | Robert A. | 16 May 2000 | Robert A. Dethlefsen passed away in Port Orange, Fla. on May 16. He was remembered at memorial services held May 19 at Ebenezer Lutheran Church in Pierson, Fla. A memorial service will be held at Ashe PCA Church at a date to be announced in the future. Mr. Dethlefsen was a resident of West Jefferson since 1987. He was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of Ashe PCA Church of Jefferson. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Judith, West Jefferson; three sons, Wayne R., Waltertown, Conn., Robert J., West Jefferson, and Richard A., Port Orange, Fla.; one daughter, Diana L. Freeman, Aster, Fla.; one sister, Ruth E. Doolittle, Whitefish, Mont.; and eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Family requests in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Hospice of Volusin, 3800 Woodbriar Trail, Port Orange, Fla. Bellview-Cedar Hill Funeral Home of Dayton Beach, Fla. was in charge of the arrangements. Dickerson | |
| Griffey | Mark Kevin | 16 May 2000 | Mark Kevin Griffey, age 32, died Tuesday, May 16, 2000 at his home in Saltville. Mr. Griffey was a truck driver for MXI Trucking in Abingdon. He loved to play music. Surviving are one son, Kevin Dean Riley Griffey, Saltville; his parents, Henry Riley and Daisy Hayden Griffey, Saltville; one brother, Mike Griffey, Saltville; godbrother, Roy Holmes, West Virginia; one sister, Regina Frye, Saltville; his fiancée, Tammy Hess, Saltville; two nephews; one niece. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, May 18, at 2 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Vernon Hayden and the Rev. Mark Baumgardner officiating. Burial will follow at the Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the Funeral Home. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Simms | Margaret | 16 May 2000 | Margaret Robbins Simms, age 78, widow of Charles C. Simms, died Tuesday, May 16, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Simms was retired from Southwestern State Hospital. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Jane and Ron Atkins of Lynchburg; three sons and daughters-in-law, Richard and Linda Simms of Marion, Sidney (Lou) and Judy Simms of Orlando, Fla., and Philip and Donna Simms of St. Cloud, Fla.; five sisters and four brothers-in- law, Juanita and Edward Russell of Baltimore, Md., Virginia Robbins of Martinsville, Jackie and Eddie Richardson of Eden, N.C., Peg and Kyle Jarvis and Wilma and Wade Powers, all of Sugar Grove; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Sam and Mary Jane Robbins, Bill and Louise Robbins, all of Marion, and Carl Robbins of Rural Retreat; nine grandchildren; 11 great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, May 18, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Mr. Larry Smith and Mr. Kurt Dibble officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Gideon Memorial Bible Fund, P.O. Box 1326, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Carico | Fred C., Sr. | 18 May 1916 | 17 May 2000 | Fred C. Carico, Sr., of Camden, S.C., died Wednesday, May 17, 2000 at his home. He was born in Independence on May 18, 1916 to Thomas W. Carico and Virginia Funk Carico. Survivors include three sons, Fred C. Carico, Jr. of Camden, S.C., John C. Carico of Richmond and stepson Bobby Smith of Hillsville; a brother, Thurman C. Carrico of Galax; and two grandsons and two great-granddaughters. A funeral was held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel with burial at Monta Vista Cemetery. The Rev. Ernie Smith and the Rev. Ted Bartlett officiated. Military rites were performed by Hillsville VFW Post 1115. |
| McKenzie | James Clifford | 30 Jan 1920 | 17 May 2000 | James Clifford McKenzie, 80, of Fries, died Wednesday, May 17, 2000 at his home. He was born in Grayson County on Jan. 30, 1920 to Lum McKenzie and Effie Spurlin McKenzie. Survivors include his wife, Edna M. McKenze of Fries; a daughter, Dean East of Eden, N.C.; a sister, Mae Butcher of Galax; and three nephews. A graveside service was held Friday at 11 a.m. at the McKenzie Cemetery. |
| Cormany | Charles “Chuck” | 17 May 2000 | Charles “Chuck” Cormany, age 63, died Wednesday, May 17, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Cormany worked at the National Aeronautic & Space Administration Communication Center in Cape Kennedy, Fla. He is survived by his wife, Louise D. Cormany of Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Carol and Roy Cale of Marion; one son, Kenneth A. Cormany of Aiea, Hawaii; one brother, Cecil Cormany and wife Judy of Georgetown, Texas; one grandson, Micah Cale. Funeral services will be held today, May 20, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lyall | Willa Belle Carver | 12 Jul 1913 | 18 May 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. |
| Johnson | Belle Combs | 18 May 2000 | Belle Combs Johnson, age 87, died Thursday, May 18, 2000 at her home in Sugar Grove.Mrs. Johnson was the widow of Hurley Johnson. She is survived by four daughters and three sons-in-law, Irene and Donald Stone, Violet and Donald Young, all of Sugar Grove, Nancy and Randy Cook of Chilhowie, and Ethel Johnson of Galax; two sons and two daughters-in-law, Albert and Dorothy Johnson, and Bobby and Frances Johnson, all of Sugar Grove; one brother-in-law, Vohn Johnson and wife Isabelle of Troutdale; one sister-in-law, Elma Combs of Roseland, Fla.; 16 grandchildren; 28 great- grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 21, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Kenny Price, the Rev. Donald Medley, and the Rev. Don Stone officiating. Burial will follow in Comers Creek Cemetery in Grayson County. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Absher | Kenneth | 7 Jan 1928 | 19 May 2000 | Kenneth Absher, 72, was remembered at funeral services held May 21 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Lonnie Pruitt and Rev. David Grinnell officiated. Burial followed in the Senter Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Absher was born in Ashe County to Mack and Eugenia Bledsoe Absher. He is survived by his wife, Beth Sheets Absher; one daughter, Becky Perry; one step-son, David Coldiron, Jefferson; one step-daughter, Becky Absher, Jefferson; one brother, Robert Absher, Winston-Salem; and five grandchildren and three step-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Max Yates, PO Box 223, Jefferson, NC 28640. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements |
| Reid | Andrew Jackson | 19 May 2000 | Andrew Jackson Reid, Sr., age 89 of 314 New Haven Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Friday afternoon, May 19, 2000, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. He is survived by his wife, Bruzella Tedder Reid, of the home; three sons, A.J. Reid, Jr, and Ellis Reid, both of Sparta, and Don C. Reid of Pompano Beach, Florida; two daughters, Rebecca June Adams of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, and Jackie Reid Vogler of Winston-Salem, N.C.; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Nan Butner of Winston-Salem, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the New Haven Church of the Brethren, with burial in the Church Cemetery. Pastor Randy Shelton will officiate. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the funeral services to lie-in-state. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home, however, friends may call at the home at any time. The family requests, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the New Haven Church of the Brethren, c/o E. Max Webb, 1021 New Haven Rd. Sparta, N.C., 28675. | |
| Marsh | Lula Belle | 29 Aug 1914 | 20 May 2000 | Lula Belle Marsh, 85, was remembered at funeral services held May 22 at Friendship Baptist Church. Rev. David Grinnell and Rev. Mike Hamby officiated. Burial followed in the Friendship Baptist Church cemetery. Ms. Marsh was born in Ashe County to Frank and Laura Burkett Marsh. She is survived by a sister, Ella Marsh, Ashe Living Center in Jefferson; and several nieces and nephews. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Craft | Stella Parsons | 20 May 2000 | Stella Parsons Craft, age 80, died Saturday, May 20, 2000 at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Mrs. Craft was a member of St. Clair’s Creek Baptist Church. She is survived by four sisters, Allene Roop of Bristol, Imogene Gillespie, Nellie Smith and Goldie Carpenter, all of Marion; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, May 22, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Delp | Earl Estelle | 20 May 2000 | Earl Estelle Delp, age 89, of Choate Avenue, Sparta, N.C., died Saturday, May 20, 2000, in the Hugh-Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin, N.C. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Carlene and Gene Blevins of Sparta; three granddaughters, Diane Seagle of Boonville, N.C., and Tammy Wyatt and Dwaynna Coleman both of Sparta; two grandsons, Chad Murphy of Sparta, and Tracy Delp of Oceanside, Ca.; five great-grandchildren, Steven Shaw and Christy Shoemaker, both of Boonville, and Justin Wyatt, Jared Wyatt and Jill Wyatt all of Sparta; three great-great- granddaughters; and two brothers, Charlie Delp of Sparta and Cam Delp of Fries, Va. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clyde Billings Delp, and a son, Arnold Delp. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Sparta Cemetery. Rev. Sam Holder will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Monday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. The family will be at the home of Carlene and Gene Blevins, 2707 Grandview Dr., Sparta. | |
| Pauley | Garnett Crockett | 20 May 2000 | Garnett Crockett Pauley, age 89, of Meadowview, formerly of Bland County, died Saturday, May 20, 2000 at Gregory’s Rest Home in Meadowview. Mr. Pauley was born in Bland County, the son of the late David Henry Carl and Sheffey M. Collins Pauley. He was a member of the Walkers Creek Methodist Church and was preceded in death by two sisters, Vivian P. Ryburn and Margaret Pauley Hamblin. He is survived by one sister, Cleo Pauley of Bland and Wytheville; several cousins and friends. Graveside services were held Monday, May 22, at 1 p.m. at the Bland Cemetery with the Rev. Doug Hyndrich officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bland Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Bland was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sheppard | Walter K. | 20 May 2000 | Walter K. Sheppard, age 84, died Saturday, May 20, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Sheppard was born in Smyth County to the late Sam and Sallie Chapman Sheppard. He was a World War II veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a Prisoner of War for over five years and was the recipient of several medals of valor. He was a member of the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Mr. Sheppard was a longtime member of the Calvary Baptist Church and had served as chairman of the deacons. He was also retired from Smyth County Community Hospital with over 30 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Margaret Sheppard; one son, Roger Lee Sheppard, Marion; one brother, Clyde Sheppard, Salem; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 23, at 8 p.m. at Calvary Baptist Church with the Rev. Marion Boggs and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment services will be held today, May 24, at 11 a.m. in Roselawn Cemetery. Bradley’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Surber | Mary Sue | 21 May 2000 | Mary Sue Callihan Surber, age 64, of Glade Spring, died Sunday, May 21, 2000 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mrs. Surber was born in Saltville, a daughter of the late Frank and America Call Callihan and was a graduate of Emory & Henry College. She taught school in the Washington County School System, retiring in 1978, and was a member of Byars-Cobb Memorial United Methodist Church in Glade Spring. Surviving are two sons, Tony Lee Surber of Glade Spring, and James Scott Surber of Lynchburg; four granddaughters, Jennifer Surber, Mollie Kate Surber, Annie Grace Surber and Lindsay Surber; two grandsons, Brandon Surber and Jonathan Surber; two daughters-in-law, Gloria Wagner Surber of Glade Spring, and Lisa Kestner Surber of Lynchburg; two special aunts, Helen Callihan of Saltville, and Edna Callihan Pitts of Tempe, Ariz.; a special friend, Bill Stovall of Glade Spring. A memorial service celebrating her life was conducted Tuesday, May 23, at 7 p.m. in Byars-Cobb Memorial United Methodist Church. By her request her body has been donated to scientific research. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Glade Spring Volunteer Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 59, Glade Spring, VA 24340, or to the charity of your choice. This is a courtesy announcement by Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon. | |
| Sheets | Inis M. | 11 Sep 1907 | 22 May 2000 | Inis M. Sheets, 92, was remembered at funeral services held May 25 at Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell. Rev. F.R. Sexton officiated. An additional service was held at Sugar Grove Baptist Church in Sugar Grove, Va. Burial followed in the Stevie Perry Cemetery in Lansing. Ms. Sheets was born in Ashe County to the late James and Lockie Greer Wallace. She had lived in Anawalt, W.Va. for 72 years, was a member of the Conklintown Church of God and was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Ellis Sheets; two sons, Russel Ray Sheets and Walter Ralph Sheets; three infant children; and four brothers, Carl, Earl, Fred and Howard Wallace. She is survived by one son, Marlin Sheets, Lansing; two daughters, Lois Clark and husband, Kermit, Lansing, and Joyce Woolridge, Anawalt, W.Va.; and 15 grandchildren, 21 great- grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Roark | Max Remington | 19 May 1929 | 22 May 2000 | Max Remington Roark, 71, was remembered at graveside memorial services held May 25 at Terrace Heights Memorial Park. Mr. Roark was born in Big Sandy, Mont. to Lawrence and Mary (Lewis) Roark. He married Marjorie Kihn on Oct 3, 1948 in Yakima, Wash. and was the father of four daughters. He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Vernon; and two sisters, Edith and Opal Roark. He is survived by his daughters, Carol Lerner, Shelton, Wash., Janet Roark, Yakima, Wash., Nancy Graf and husband, Dale, Selah, Wash., and Connie Kurbit and husband, John Schwab, Yakima, Wash; his former wife, the mother of his daughters, Marjorie Brookshire, Yakima, Wash.; six grandchildren; a sister, Jewell Robb, Santa Barbara, Calif.; and one brother, Leonard Roark, Sunburst, Mont. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society. |
| Coe | Wade | 23 May 1949 | 22 May 2000 | Wade Coe, 50, was remembered at funeral services held May 25 at Helton Valley Baptist Church in Whitetop, Va. Rev. Rex Hall and Rev. Wayne Osborne officiated. Burial followed in the Coe Family Cemetery. Mr. Coe was born in Jefferson to Wilburn Coe and Rassie Blevins Coe. He is survived by one daughter, Kitty Coe, Landover, Md.; one son, Matthew Coe, Triangle, Va.; his father, Wilburn Coe, Whitetop, Va.; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty and Buddy Emerson and Minnie and Frank Huffman, all of Whitetop, Va., and Eula Mae and Arvil Osborne, Harmony; four brothers and two sisters-in-law, Gene and Debbie Coe, Whitetop, Va., Junior Coe, Henrietta, Benny and Patsy Coe, West Jefferson, and Tommy Coe, Martinsville, Va.; two grandchildren, Dwight Reed and Jordan Wade; and a special friend, Doris A. Farmer, Whitetop, Va. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence, Va. was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Busic | Ava Halsey | 22 May 2000 | Mrs. Ava Halsey Busic, age 85, of 1157 Piney Creek School Road, Piney Creek, N.C., died Monday, May 22, 2000, in the Jefferson Care Center in Jefferson, N.C. She was the widow of Owen Clinton Busic. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Wanda Busic of Piney Creek; three daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Franklin Tucker of Laurel Springs, N.C., Katy and Art Osborne of Aiken, S.C., and Barbara and Bob Myers of Clemmons, N.C.; one sister, Ella Jean Perry of Bel Air, Md.; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Elk Creek Primitive Baptist Church with burial in the Piney Creek United Methodist Cemetery. The body will be placed in the Church 30 minutes prior to the funeral services. Elder Curtis Hash will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7 to 8 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta and at other times at the Homeplace in Piney Creek. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to Elk Creek Primitive Baptist Church c/o Bobbie G. Duncan, 4899 US Highway 21 N., Sparta, N.C., 28675 | |
| Colvard | Wade H. | 23 May 1924 | 24 May 2000 | Wade H. Colvard, 76, was remembered at funeral services held May 27 at Obids Baptist Church in Ashe County. Rev. Tom Graybill officiated. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Mr. Colvard was born in Ashe County to Hamp and Bessie Calloway Colvard. He is survived by one daughter, Nellie Edsel, Lenoir; one brother, Woodrow Colvard, Wilkesboro; and one grandchild and one great-grandchild. Miller Funeral Service of North Wilkesboro was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Brooks | Jeffrey Allan | 24 May 2000 | Jeffrey Allan Brooks, age 33, of Max Meadows, died Wednesday, May 24, 2000, in the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville. He attended Crockett Tabernacle and was preceded in death by his father, Maynard Brooks. Survivors include his wife, Rebecca S. Brooks of the home; mother and step-father, Della and Paul Pridemore of Max Meadows; five brothers, Robert Brooks of Schuyler, Va., Tommy Brooks of Max Meadows, David Brooks of Rural Retreat, Ricky Brooks of Max Meadows, and Ronnie Brooks of Wytheville; three sisters, Linda Smith of Wytheville, Joyce Copenhaver of Aberdeen, Md., and Debbie Dalling of Dover, Tenn.; father-in-law and mother-in- law, Jack and Ollie Oliver of Bean Station, Tenn. Four step-brothers, three step-sisters and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held today (Saturday, May 27, 2000) at 2 p.m. at the Crockett Tabernacle with the Rev. Richard Collins officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service time. The family suggests that those who prefer may memorials to the Southwest Virginia Cancer Center in Roanoke. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Simpson | Robert H. | 24 May 2000 | Robert H. Simpson, age 81, died Wednesday, May 24, 2000, in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was formerly of Fairfax County, Va. Survivors include his wife, Virginia D. Simpson of Marion; two daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and James Esper of Woodbridge, Nan and Everett Neese of Marion; one brother, Alvin Simpson of St. Louis, Missouri; two grandchildren, Morgan and Matthew Neese; two sisters-in-law, several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, May 30, 2000, at 2 p.m. at the Kirkwood Presbyterian Church. A reception will be held after the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Kirkwood Presbyterian Church, 8336 Carrleigh Parkway, Springfield, Va. 22152. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Waller | Mabel | 24 May 2000 | Mabel Delp Waller, age 69, of Marion, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2000, in the Smyth County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harold Delp; her second husband, William Jack Waller; her parents, Millard and Vinia Bonham. Also one brother, Lawrence Bonham and one sister, Eva Spencer. Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Gregory Jackson Waller of the home, Billy and Gloria Delp of Marion, Joe and Teresa Delp of Bristol, Tenn.; one daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Buddy Shepherd of Troutdale; three brothers, Grover Bonham of Sugar Grove, Ralph Bonham of Sugar Grove, and Bob Bonham of Bel Air, Md.; six sisters, Margie Cox of New Castle, Del., Lucille Testerman of New Castle, Del., Martha Robinson of Sugar Grove, Genelle Blevins of Bristol, Sharon Reedy of Volney and Wanda Sumner of Baywood; one special brother-in-law, Boyd Spencer; a very special second family, the Waller family; four granddaughters, three grandsons, three great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. Waller will be held (today) Saturday, May 27, 2000, at 11 a.m. in the Marion Pentecostal Church with Rev. Donald Mutter, Rev. Roger Crigger and Rev. Bobby Dunford officiating. Burial will follow in West End Cemetery in Wytheville. Barnett’s Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Kegley | Boyd | 21 Apr 1903 | 25 May 2000 | Boyd Kegley, 97, of Galax, died Thursday, May 25, 2000, at Blue Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Kegley. He was born April 21, 1903, in Grayson County to Cicero Matthew and Nancy Moser Kegley. Survivors include a sister, Sadie K. Chappell of Galax; a half sister, Creva Frost of Galax; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held Saturday at Mount Vale Cemetery. The Revs. Jeff Taylor and Billy C. Melton Sr., officiated. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Blackburn | Ruby Harris | 25 May 2000 | Mrs. Ruby Harris Blackburn, age 88, of 179 Combs St., Sparta, N.C., died Thursday afternoon, May 25, 2000, at Sunbridge Healthcare in Sparta. She is survived by a brother, Flake Harris of Burlington, N.C. Several nieces and nephews also survives. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Glade Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral services at the Funeral Home, and at other times at the home of a Nephew, Billy Harris, 2450 Thurmond Rd., Thurmond, N.C. | |
| Henderson | Roy B. “Brack” | 25 May 2000 | Roy B. “Brack” Henderson, age 71, died Thursday, May 25, 2000, at the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Henderson was a member of the Plasterco United Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Nancy H. Henderson; one son, R.B. Henderson, Jr. of Saltville; one daughter and step-son, Shirley H. Lockhart of Marion and Sammy R. McClure Jr. of Pamplico, S.C.; one sister, Vivian Talley of Saltville; four grandchildren, Kelly Gotham, Bill Gotham, Emily Lockhart, and Megan Lee Henderson; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services for Mr. Henderson will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, May 28, 200 at the D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with the Rev. Robert Cook officiating. Burial will follow in the Elizabeth Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Saturday, May 27, 2000, at the Funeral Home. The D. R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Sheets | John Paul | 16 Dec 1924 | 26 May 2000 | Mr. John Paul Sheets, 75, of Jefferson was remembered at graveside funeral services held May 29 at Big Ridge Cemetery with Rev. Steve Viers and Rev. Roger Newton officiating. Mr. Sheets was a native of Ashe County and was born to Robert O. and Maggie Woodie Sheets on Dec 16, 1924. He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother and two sisters. He is survived by his wife, Ellen Jenkins Sheets; one daughter, Dianne and husband Bob Frazier of North Wilkesboro; one brother, Charles Noel Sheets of Altamonte Springs, Fl.; two sisters, Ruth Pennington of Jefferson and Virginia Springer of Brownsmills, NJ.; two step-grandchildren, Tammy and husband Rachied Rehey; and Joey Frazier of Charlotte. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Ashe, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Norris | James Glenn | 16 Jun 1926 | 26 May 2000 | James Glenn Norris, 73, was remembered at funeral services held April May 27 at Union United Methodist Church with the Rev. T. Steven McLain officiating. Burial was held in the church cemetery. Mr. Norris was born June 16, 1926 in Ashe County to G.C. “Cleve” and Molly Greene Norris. He was one of the first firemen for the Cricket Volunteer Fire Department after its organization in the late fifties. Mr. Norris retired from Gardner Mirror after 31 years of service. The last 17 years spent in Phoenix, Arizona at the Gardner Mirror-Western Division. After retiring in 1993, he returned home to the Cricket Community and worked part time at Boone Trail Autohaus. He was a member of Liberty Grove Baptist Church in Fleetwood. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Helen Elliott Norris, of the home; one daughter, Debbie Shepherd, Miller’s Creek; one son, Dannie Norris, Jonesville; five sisters, Lucy Waugh and Ruth Crumpler, both of North Wilkesboro; Lib Hartzog, Miller”s Creek; Helen Ross and Ruby Wagoner, both of Elizabethton, Tenn.; three brothers, Allie Norris, Fleetwood; G.C. “Jack” Norris, Jr., Boone; and Paul Norris, Lansing. Six grandchildren also survive. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Wilkes County, PO Box 609, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Wilkesboro was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Snider | Mary | 26 May 2000 | Mary Snavely Snider, age 88, died Friday, May 26, 2000 at her home in Seven Mile Ford. Mrs. Snider was the widow of Ernest Venable Snider and a member of Seven Mile Ford Presbyterian Church. She was also preceded in death by a son, James Snider. Surviving are one son, Charles E. Snider, Orange Park, Fla.; four grandchildren, James Snider, Dalton, Ga., Kenny Snider, Regina Snider and Michael Snider, all of South Carolina; three great-grandchildren; one nephew, Alfred Minton, Bristol, Tenn. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, May 30, at 1 p.m. in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Mt. Carmel Cemetery in Marion. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Seven Mile Ford Presbyterian Church. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Taylor | Joseph Edward | 28 May 2000 | Joseph Edward Taylor, age 48, of Saltville, died Sunday, May 28, 2000 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Taylor was an employee of the Ball Corp. in Bristol, and a U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are his wife, Ruth G. “Deanie” Taylor; two daughters, Nina Jean Taylor, and Brenda Gail Tuggle, both of Saltville; two sisters, Naomi T. Collins of Marion, and Mary Taylor of Tannersville; two brothers, Arthur George Taylor and James C. Taylor, both of Tannersville; two grandchildren, Rebecca Lee Tuggle and Eric Wayne Barbrow; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, May 30, at 8 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Surber officiating. Graveside services will be held today, May 31, at 11 a.m. in Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Troxell | William “Bill” F. | 1 Sep 1936 | 29 May 2000 | William “Bill” F. Troxell Jr., age 63, of Gastonia, N.C., died Monday, May 29, 2000 in Rehabilitation & Health Center of Gastonia. Mr. Troxell was born Sept 1, 1936 in Smyth County. He was an employee of Lowe’s Home Improvement in Gastonia, N.C., and was former owner of Singer Sewing Center in Charlotte, N.C. He was a veteran of the Air Force and attended West Cramerton Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, William F. Sr. and Ora Martin Troxell, and his first wife, Margaret H. Troxell. Surviving are his wife, Diana Moore Troxell of Gastonia; sons, William F. III and wife Gwen Troxell of Charlotte, N.C., and John Berry Troxell of Charlotte, N.C., and fiancce Lynne Lee of Shelby, N.C.; one sister, Nancy Goodpasture, Marion; nephew and wife, Keith and Tina Goodpasture of Greensboro, N.C.; two grandchildren, Ben and Josh Troxell of Charlotte, N.C.; one step-grandson, Garrett Lowery of Gastonia, N.C. Graveside services will be held Thursday, June 1, at 11 a.m. in Evergreen Cemetery in Charlotte, N.C., with the Rev. Larry Wilson officiating. Family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at Greene Funeral Service, Southside Chapel, in Gastonia, N.C. Memorial contributions may be made to West Cramerton Baptist Church, 5006 Wilkinson Blvd., Gastonia, N.C. 28056. Greene Funeral Service in Gastonia, N.C., is in charge of arrangements. |
| Allen | Mary Walker “Sis” | 29 May 2000 | Mary “Sis” Walker Allen, age 79, of Seven Mile Ford, died Monday, May 29, 2000 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Allen was a daughter of the late Daniel R. and Rufus Anna White Walker. She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Wesley Allen, and by five brothers, William R. Walker, R.L. Walker, J.S. Walker, U.S. Walker, and Lindsey “Happy” Walker. Surviving are one daughter, Margaret Ann Hoffer of Marion; one granddaughter, Rhea H. Peavler of Martinsburg, W.Va.; one grandson, Billy W. Hoffer of Hughesville, Md.; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; two sisters-in-law, Kathleen C. Walker and Margaret W. Walker, both of Chilhowie. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, May 30, at 8 p.m. in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles E. Blevins and the Rev. Robert S. Thornton officiating. Entombment will be held today, May 31, at 10 a.m. in Mount Rose Mausoleum in Glade Spring. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Seven Mile Ford Presbyterian Church, c/o Mrs. Frances Shorey, 237 Shawnee Trail, Chilhowie, VA 24319 or to the Chilhowie Rescue Squad. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Forrester | Dennis B. “Bill” | 29 May 2000 | Dennis B. “Bill” Forrester, age 78, of Glade Spring, died Monday, May 29, 2000 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Forrester had lived most of his life in Washington County, was a farmer and a member of Macedonia Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by a son, Billy Wayne Forrester. Surviving are his wife of 59 years, Mary Elizabeth Dyson Forrester; two daughters, Dot Creasy of Meadowview, and Connie Blevins of Glade Spring; four sons, Dennis B. Forrester Jr., Abingdon, Jack Forrester of Bristol, Tenn., Roger Forrester of Wytheville, and Steve Forrester of Glade Spring; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; a long time special friend, James Anderson. Funeral services will be conducted today, May 31, at 3 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Charles Blevins and the Rev. Roger Boyer officiating. Burial will follow in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery in Chilhowie. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Carson Anderson, 880 St. Clair’s Creek Road, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Myers | Joyce | 29 May 2000 | Joyce Myers, age 94, of Laurel Springs, N.C., died Monday, May 29, 2000, in the Wilkes Senior Village in North Wilkesboro. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, James and Carolyn Myers of Laurel Springs, N.C.; two grandchildren, Donna Myers of Florida and Kenneth Myers of Statesville, N.C.; four great-grandchildren; two brothers, John Myes of Laurel Springs, N.C., and Robert Myers of Daytona Beach, Fla.; one sister Ruby Kennedy of Delray Beach, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, June 2, 2000, at 11:00 AM at the Laurel Springs Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Rev Dana Hines will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. The family request that no food be brought to the home. | |
| Long | Robeert Thomas, Jr. | 9 Sep 1934 | 30 May 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. |
| Church | Chessie Estella Blackburn | 5 Feb 1902 | 1 Jun 2000 | Chessie Estella Blackburn Church, 98, was remembered at funeral services held June 4 at Old Fields Baptist Church. Rev. Jack Miller and Rev. Bill Burkett officiated. Burial followed in the Old Fields Cemetery. Mrs. Church was born in Ashe County to Lawrence and Callie Calloway Blackburn. She is survived by two daughters, Nona Church and Willa Dean Church, both of Fleetwood; one brother, Howard Blackburn, West Jefferson; one sister, Bessie Mae Hartsog, West Jefferson; and several nieces and nephews. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Holman | Winnie Kathleen Gentry | 5 Jun 1916 | 2 Jun 2000 | Winnie Kathleen Gentry Holman, 84, was remembered at funeral services held June 4 at Baldwin Community Church. Pastor Tim Roten and Rev. Ken Howell officiated. Burial followed in the Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Holman was born in Ashe County to Troy Gentry and Cora Houck Gentry. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Paul Holman. She is survived by three brothers, Worth Gentry, West Jefferson, Hill Gentry and Wayne Gentry, both of Todd; a sister, Hilda Horton, Cleveland; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Baldwin Community Church Future Fund, c/o Lena Ruth Roten, 1354 Vernon Roten Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Cheek | Charles Dawes | 30 Aug 1924 | 2 Jun 2000 | Charles Dawes Cheek, 75, was remembered at funeral services held June 5 at Gap Creek Baptist Church. Rev. Paul Coffey and Rev. Vernon Eller officiated. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Park in Jefferson. Mr. Cheek was born in Ashe County to Marshall and Kiter Blackburn Cheek. He was a retired cattle farmer, a Navy veteran of World War II and a member of Gap Creek Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. He was preceded in death by his wife, Della Greene Cheek; his parents; three brothers, Marion M. Cheek, R. Earl Cheek and Wallace F. Cheek; and a sister, Ethel Shirley. He is survived by two brothers, John Edmund Cheek and wife, Hazel, Lenoir, and A.M. Cheek and wife, Louise, Fleetwood; five sisters, Lavaun Church, Jefferson, Louella Church and husband, Dennis, Hanover, Pa., Jean Hollar and husband, Coy, New Oxford, Pa., Jewel Walker and husband, Joe, York, Pa., and Georgia Raider and husband, Lenn, Winter Park, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 3109 Poplar Wood Court, Raleigh, NC 27604. Austin & Barnes Funeral Home of Boone was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Eller | Jake Harvey, Jr. | 2 Jun 2000 | Jake Harvey Eller Jr., age 66, died Friday, June 2, 2000 at his home in Chilhowie. He is survived by two daughters, Debbie Poston, Chilhowie, and Cindy-Eller-Vaughn, Bristol; one son, Danny Eller, Chilhowie; three sisters, Beulah Thompson, Glade Spring, Peggy Reeves, Marion, and Margaret Gilbert, Chilhowie; five grandchildren; one great-grandchild. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, June 4, at 2 p.m. at Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Paul Doane and the Rev. Pat Gilbert officiating. Burial followed in Middlefork Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Miller | Louise T. | 3 Jun 2000 | Louise T. Miller, age 69, of Damascus, died Saturday, June 3, 2000 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County, a member of Zion United Methodist Church, a member of the Eastern Star and a member of the Rebekah Lodge. She was the widow of Robert Alexander Miller. Surviving are one son, Randy Miller of Meadowview; two grandsons, Robert Clay Miller and William Darrell Miller; three aunts, Mrs. Hubert Caldwell of Saltville, Mrs. Charles Brown of Damascus, and Mrs. Blair Roberts of Abingdon; one uncle, French Thomas of Laurel Bloomery, Tenn. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, June 6, at 11 a.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel wit h the Rev. David Critcher officiating. Burial was in Zion Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association, 126 West Valley St, Abingdon, VA 24210 or to the Old Dominion Eye Bank, 191 Johnson St., Abingdon, VA 24210. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Phipps | Emma Lou | 3 Jun 2000 | Emma Lou Jarvis Phipps, age 75, of 64 Lilly Pond Lane, Ennice, N.C., died Saturday evening, June 3, 2000, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, N.C.. She is survived by her husband, Charlie “Buster” Phipps of the home; one son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Mary Jo Phipps of Roaring River, N.C.; one daughter and son-in-law, Helen and Chuck Roberts of Sunnyvale, California; three grandchildren, Kim Marino, and Rachel and Gabriel Phipps; four great-grandchildren; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Redell and Cora Lee Jarvis of Ennice, N.C., and Martin and Vivian Jarvis of Lorton, Va.; special sisters-in-law, Ola Mae Murphy and Betty Kilgore; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tueaday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Crab Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Pruitt | Madeline Jewell | 3 Jun 2000 | Madeline Jewell Pruitt, age 77, died Saturday, June 3, 2000 at her home in Damascus. Mrs. Pruitt was born in Saltville, a daughter of the late George Wiley and Lollie Blanche Stuart and had lived most of her life in Damascus. She was of the Baptist faith and was the widow of Jess R. Pruitt Sr. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Ralph Stuart, Claude Stuart and Jimmy Stuart; and a sister, Ruth Neeley. Surviving are three sons, Ted Pruitt of Charleston, S.C., Jess R. “Junior” Pruitt Jr., of Cocoa, Fla., and David Pruitt of Johnson City, Tenn.; five daughters, Doris Ann Manuel of Shady Valley, Tenn., Coleen Jones of Abingdon, Teresa Pennington of Damascus, Anita Odum of Glade Spring, and Lynn Pruitt of Mountain City, Tenn.; three sisters, Myrtle Olson of South San Francisco, Alice Pruitt of Wisconsin and Gracie Urbani of Bristol; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, June 5, at 8 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel with Pastor Robert Griffin Jr. officiating. Committal services were held Tuesday, June 6, at 2 p.m. in Sunset Memorial Park. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| West | Sue M. | 4 Jun 2000 | Sue M. West, age 61, of Randleman, N.C., died Sunday, June 4, 2000 in Randolph Hospital in Asheboro, N.C. Mrs. West was a native of Marion and was retired from Guilford Mills. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald West. Surviving are two daughters, Jo Beth Adkins, Randleman, N.C., and Hope West, Burlington, N.C.; two sons, Billy Mink, Reidsville, N.C., and David Mink, Randleman, N.C.; two sisters, Virginia W. Totten, Marion, and Lucy Chambers, Guntersville, Ala.; one brother, Charles Wymer, Marion; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Friday, June 9, at 3 p.m. in Randolph Memorial Park in Asheboro, N.C., with the Rev. Gearldean Upchurch officiating. Ridge Funeral Home in Asheboro, N.C., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Gillespie | Neil E. | 5 Jun 2000 | Neil E. Gillespie, age 65, died Monday, June 5, 2000 at his home in Marion. Mr. Gillespie served in the United States Air force. He was preceded in death by his father, Paul Edward Gillespie. He is survived by three sons, Mark E. Gillespie, James “Jim” Gillespie and Greg Gillespie, all of York, Penn.; his mother, Marie Long Gillespie of Marion; one sister and brother-in-law, Jean and Garvey Barrett of Marion,; one brother and sister-in-law, Howard “Johnny” and Dorothy Gillespie of Marion; two grandchildren; one niece; two nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 8, at 10 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery where military rites will be conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Odham | Carol Reedy | 5 Jun 2000 | Carol Reedy Odham, age 61, died Monday, June 5, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Odham retired from K-mart with 18 years of service. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Ralph Reedy and Robert Earl Reedy, and her parents, Jennie and Claude Reedy. She is survived by her husband of 42 years, Doctor Brown Odham of Marion; four daughters and one son-in-law, Carolyn Sue Odham, Cynthia Dawn Odham, Kimberly Ann and Eric Huffman, all of Marion, and Claudette Renai Odham of Rural Retreat; six grandchildren, Michael Todd Odham, Megan Colette Huffman, Dakota Austin Huffman, Sabrina Michaela Huffman and Ariel Hope Huffman, all of Marion, and Morgan Nicole Odham of Rural Retreat; one step-grandchild, Chris Anderson of Flatridge; four sisters and one brother-in-law, Mary Ross of Troutdale, Edna Reedy of Marion, Ruby Ore of Lynchburg, and Fannie and Avery Greer of Sugar Grove; two brothers and sisters-in-law, John and Helen Reedy of Lynchburg, and Roy and Ruth Reedy of Roanoke; several nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and great-great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 8, at 1 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Paul Horton officiating. Burial will be in Anderson Hill Cemetery in Troutdale. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Testerman | William “Bill” Stewart | 5 Jun 2000 | William “Bill” Stewart Testerman Sr., age 72, of Bel Air, Md., died Monday, June 5, 2000 in Union Memorial Hospital in Baltimore, Md. Mr. Testerman was a retired cement truck driver for Maryland Redi-Mix. He was a longtime member of Trinity Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are his former wife, Elizabeth “Libby” M. Testerman; two daughters, Norma Jean Byrd of Westfield, N.C., and Donna Mae Sargable of Conowingo, Md.; five sons, David James Testerman and Donald Edward Testerman, both of Conowingo, Md., William Stewart Testerman Jr. of Aberdeen, Md., Michael Guy Testerman of Baltimore, Md., and Roger Dale Testerman of Essex, Md.; three sisters, Bet Bilee of Edgewood, Md., Pat Bedwell of Aberdeen, Md., and Irene Medley of Marion; 16 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 8, at 11 a.m. at Trinity Freewill Baptist Church in Darlington, Md., with the Rev. Donnie Cogdill and the Rev. Curtis Byrd officiating. Burial will follow in Darlington Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the church. Schimunek Funeral Home of Bel Air, Md., is in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Hensley | Elizabeth Doggett | 24 Apr 1915 | 6 Jun 2000 | Elizabeth Doggett Hensley was remembered at funeral services held June 8 at West Jefferson United Methodist Church. Rev. Hayward Morrison and Rev. Skipper Watwood officiated. Burial followed in the West Jefferson City Cemetery. Mrs. Hensley was born in Bristol, Va. to George Doggett and Bennie Carlton Doggett. She was a postmaster for the United States Postal Service. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, James Hensley. She is survived by several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to West Jefferson United Methodist Church, PO Box 826, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or to the Hospice of Ashe, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Bower | Pell | 6 Jun 1917 | 6 Jun 2000 | George Pell Bower, 83, was remembered at funeral services held Nov. 22 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Bob Miller officiated. Burial followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Bower was born in Ashe County to George Cecil Bower and Hettie Bare Bower. He was a saw mill operator. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Margaret Phipps Bower of the home; two sons, David Pell Bower, Jefferson, and Dickie Bower, Greensboro; a daughter, Jane Ann Coe, Boone; a brother, Kenneth Bower, West Jefferson; five sisters, Ruby Little and Audrey Hurley, both of Jefferson, Madge McNeill, West Jefferson, Ann Smith, Easten, Md., and Wanda Waldenburger, Landrum, S.C.; four grandchildren, Jason Bower, Erin Bower, Corbin Coe and Bower Coe; and several nieces and nephews The family requests no flowers; however, memorials may be made to Jefferson United Methodist Church Building Fund, PO Box 236, Jefferson, NC 28640. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Snider | Thelma | 6 Jun 2000 | Thelma Anders Snider, age 71, died Tuesday, June 6, 2000 at her home in Winston-Salem, N.C. Mrs. Snider was born Dec 6, 1928 in Smyth County, to the late James Monroe Anders and Lockie Marie Jones Anders. She was a member of Glenn View Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband William “Buster” Snider who died in 1990 after retiring from McLean Trucking Co. She was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Gindy Dawn Snider, a brother, Elmer Anders, and a sister, Helen Brandt. Surviving are two daughters, Debbie S. Boone and Angela D. Wilson and husband Donald, all of Winston-Salem, N.C.; two sons, William Michael Snider and special friend Diane Howard of Walnut Cove, N.C., Lonnie Ray Snider and wife Renee of Lexington, N.C.; two brothers, James Anders and wife Eunice of Pasadena, Md., Tommy Anders and wife Margaret of Marion; four sisters, Hazel Blevins and husband Charlie of Rural Retreat, Dorothy Dillman and husband Clifton of Marion, Gladys Groseclose of Wytheville, and Irene Crigger of Piney Flats, Tenn.; five grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, June 10, at 11 a.m. at Glenn View Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul W. Riggs officiating. Burial will follow in Oaklawn Memorial Gardens. Hayworth-Miller Funeral Home in Winston-Salem, N.C., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Stuart | Calvin Lafayette | 22 Feb 1927 | 7 Jun 2000 | Calvin Lafayette Stuart, age 73, of Gary, W.Va., died Wednesday, June 7, 2000 in the Princeton Community Hospital in Princeton, W.Va. Mr. Stuart was born Feb 22, 1927 in Sugar Grove, the son of the late Walter Stuart and Venie Gentry Stuart. He was a resident of Gary, W.Va., for approximately 50 years and was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He retired from U.S. Steel No. 2 Coal Mine in Gary after many years of service and was a member of UMWA Local 7635. He was a member of the Rock Hill Missionary Baptist Church in Gary where he faithfully served as a layman, superintendent of the Sunday School, usher and Kitchen Committee. He was a member of the Court of Calanthe No. 81 of Capels, W.Va., and the Knights of Pythia Lodge. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanne Y. Mathews Stuart; one son, Marc Stuart; and two sisters, Valerie Horton and Mamie Sharpe. He is survived by one daughter, Candace Stuart of Gary, W.Va.; one brother, Harry Stuart and wife Elizabeth of Appalachia; two sisters, Stella Law and husband Dadford of Charlotte, N.C., and Ardella Mitchell of Baltimore, Md.; one aunt and uncle, Geneva and Lepolian McConnell of Bramwell, W.Va.; a host of nephews, nieces, cousins, his church family and many friends. Funeral services and burial were held in West Virginia. Page Funeral Home in Welch, W.Va., was in charge of arrangements. |
| Jones | George Willis | 8 Jun 2000 | George Willis Jones, age 74, died Thursday, June 8, 2000 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Hazel Thomas Jones; three daughters, Helen M. Hanshew, Reba S. Flurnoy, and Ruth A. Cregger, all of Marion; two sons, Harold L. Jones, and James E. Jones, both of Marion; seven grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, June 10, at 11 .am. in Bradley’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment followed in the Zion Cemetery. Bradley’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lee | William Roger “Choppy” | 8 Jun 2000 | 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. | |
| Boone | Kyle Clayton | 16 Dec 1932 | 9 Jun 2000 | Kyle Clayton Boone, age 67, of Weaverville, N.C., died Friday, June 9, 2000 at St. Joseph Hospital. Born Dec. 16, 1932 in Washington D.C., he was the son of the late William Kyle and Irvel Elizabeth Lowry Boone. He was a graduate of Oak Hill Academy in Virginia and served in the U.S. Army in Japan during the Korean Conflict. He received his Bachelor of Architecture Degree from Virginia Tech and was registered to practice in 10 states and the Virgin Islands. He was a member of the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards (NCARB), the Construction Specification Institute (CSI), and the American Institute of Architects. Mr. Boone came to Asheville, N.C., in 1963 as an apprentice with the firm of Six Associates and he began his own practice, Boone Associates, in 1967. He was also a licensed real estate agent and licensed general contractor. He also helped pioneer the development of low income housing for senior citizens in WNC. Mr. Boone was appointed by President Reagan to serve on the Board of Directors of the National Institute of Building Sciences and by Gov. James Martin to the North Carolina Energy Task Force. He also served as an appointee to the Southeast Region of HUD. Among his club affiliations, he was a 32nd Degree member of the Marion Masonic Lodge and was also a member of Weaverville United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife of 44 years, Helen Kirk Boone; three daughters, Kyla Boone Fain of Asheville, N.C., Helen Elizabeth Boone of Weaverville, N.C., and Kathleen Clair Boone of Charleston, S.C.; one son, Kirk Clayton Boone of Weaverville, N.C.; four grandchildren; two sisters, Kathleen Boone VanHoy of Fredricksburg, and Donna Boone Lewis of Asheville; a half brother, William K. Boone Jr., of Virginia Beach; 15 nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, June 12, at 6 p.m. in the Patton Avenue Chapel of Groce Funeral Home with the Rev. Anthony M. Dowdy officiating. Graveside rites were held Tuesday, June 13, at 6 p.m. at Zion Cemetery in Marion. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to ThyCa Inc. (Thyroid Cancer Survivors Assn.), P.O. Box 1545, New York, N.Y. 10159-1545. |
| Armstrong | Charles P. | 9 Jun 2000 | Charles P. Armstrong Sr., died Thursday, June 8, 2000 in Monroe, Ga. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Richard (Kitty) Stone, Jewel Ridge, and Mrs. Roy (Patricia) Baldwin of Marion; two sons, Larry D. Armstrong, Marion, and Charles P. Armstrong Jr., Jacksonville, Fla.; three sisters, Mrs. Robert (Margaret) Jenkins, Mrs. Henry (Ovella) Griffey, and Dela Powell; nine grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Burial will be in Hartville, Mo. | |
| Barrett | Roy McKee | 9 Jun 2000 | Roy McKee Barrett, age 71, of Tannersville, died Friday, June 9, 2000 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Barrett was a member of the Tannersville Church of Christ, a lifelong resident of Tannersville, and a retired farmer. Surviving are one sister, Maggie Taylor, Manassas; one sister-in-law and friend, Doris L. Barrett, Tannersville; special nieces and nephews, Neil Barrett and Mae Lamie, both of Tannersville, and Sara Lamie of Saltville; several nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, June 12, at 11 a.m. at the Tannersville Church of Christ with the Rev. Troy Allen officiating. Burial followed at the Caldwell Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Tannersville Rescue Squad or Fire Department. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Greene | Thomas Richard “Tom” | 9 Jun 2000 | Thomas Richard “Tom” Greene, age 86, of 1101 Rich Hill Road, Glade Valley, N.C., died Friday evening, June 9, 2000, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Doris Jones Greene of the home; three daughters, Barbara Greene Bryant of Greensboro, N.C., Lynora Greene Essic of Rural Hall, N.C., and Patricia Greene Landy of Pfafftown, N.C.; one son, Horace Richard Greene of Robinsville, N.C.; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at Sparta First Baptist Church with burial in the Sparta Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the funeral services to lie-in-state. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers are appreciated or Memorials may be made to Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. Box 1287, Sparta, N.C. 28675, or to the Alleghany Memorial Hospital Foundation, 233 Doctors St., Sparta, N.C., 28675. | |
| Horne | John D. | 9 Jun 2000 | John D. Horne, age 87, of Sugar Grove, died Friday, June 9, 2000 in the Birdmont Health Care Center in Wytheville. Mr. Horne was born in Smyth County, the son of the late John David and Katherine Munsey Horne. He was a member of the Blue Springs United Methodist Church and was a retired Smyth County dairy farmer. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Frances W. Horne; one daughter and son-in-law, Phyllis H. and C.R. Jones, Rural Retreat; two sons and daughters-in-law, David Clayton and Fran Horne, Rural Retreat, and Charles R. and Belinda Horne, Marion; one sister, Munsey Horne, of the home; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three step-great- grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, June 12, at 11 a.m. at the Blue Springs United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bill Perkins officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Sugar Grove Volunteer Rescue Squad. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lamie | Mabel | 9 Jun 2000 | 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. | |
| Palmer | John Reginald | 9 Jun 2000 | John Reginald (Reggie) Palmer, age 46, died Friday, June 9, 2000 in Kingman, Ariz., after a long bout with multiple sclerosis. Mr. Palmer was born in Chilhowie on Dec. 21, 1953 and married Ruth Rhea Carter in 1976 at Chilhowie. He graduated from Chilhowie High School in 1972 and from Emory & Henry College with a B.A. in education. Reggie excelled in many sports during his high school and college careers. He was inducted into the Emory & Henry Sports Hall of Fame in 1995 and into the Smyth County Virginia Sports Hall of Fame in 1998 for his athletic achievements in football and track. Some of his records have yet to be broken. The Chilhowie Lions Club has named a scholarship in his honor. Reggie was a teacher and coach at Wythe High School in Wytheville. Later he joined the Local Ironworkers Union in Roanoke. He taught adult education classes in Gadsden, Ala. Reggie and Ruth moved to Kingman, Ariz., in 1983 where he worked as a teaching assistant and substitute teacher for the Kingman Elementary School district. He helped travelers for several years when he worked for the Kingman Area Chamber of Commerce in the Tourist Information Office. He was a favorite player and later coach in the Kingman Softball Leagues. Reggie helped organize the Kingman Multiple Sclerosis Group. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Rhea Carter Palmer; his parents, Roy and Margaret Gollehon Palmer, Chilhowie; one brother, David Palmer, Bristol, Tenn.; two nieces, Regina Troball, Newport, N.C., and Sabrina Rosenbalm, Knoxville, Tenn.; also, Hohn and Stacie Barker, Gate City. He will be greatly missed by his two loyal dogs, Tucker and Callie. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, June 15, at 8 p.m. in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry A. Eggers officiating. Graveside services will be held Friday, June 16, at 10 a.m. in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be given to the Kingman Multiple Sclerosis Group through Multiple Sclerosis Society, Desert Southwest Chapter, Las Vegas Branch, 6000 S. Eastern, Suite SC, Las Vegas, Nevada 89119 or to the Chilhowie Lions Club “Reggie Palmer Scholarship”, c/o Dwight Barker, P.O. Box 581, Chilhowie, VA 24319. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 15, at Williams Funeral Home. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Warren | Kent Monroe | 9 Jun 2000 | Kent Monroe Warren, age 46, died Friday, June 9, 2000 at his home in Deming, N. M. He is survived by his wife, Diane Pierce Warren to Troutdale; one daughter and son-in-law, Rhonda and Derrick Barnes of Marion; one son, Mastin Eli Warren of Troutdale; his mother, Wanda Williamson Warren of Deming, N.M.; one sister, Lori E. Warren of Jasper, Ala.; one grandson, Lucas Kirk Barnes of Marion. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 11, at 10 a.m. at Baca Funeral Chapel in Deming, N.CM Burial followed in Deming City Cemetery in Deming, N.C. Baca Funeral Home in Deming, N.M., was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Blevins | Luna Pearl | 10 Jun 2000 | Luna Pearl Blevins, age 90, died Saturday, June 10, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She is survived by two daughters, Ruth Miller and Okie James, both of Marion; one son-in-law, Andy Walls of Marion; four grandchildren, Ronnie James, Gary James, Regina Reeves and Billy Whitt; eight great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 13, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Joe Powers officiating. Burial followed in Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery in Chilhowie. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Coe | Ella Isabell | 10 Jun 2000 | Ella Isabell Coe, age 81, of Chilhowie, died Saturday, June 10, 2000 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Coe was the widow of George Wilson Coe and attended the First Church of God in Chilhowie. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Richard “Eleanor” Snow, Chilhowie; one son and daughter- in-law, Franklin E. and Ruth Coe, Roanoke; two granddaughters, Kathy Snow Wright, Chilhowie, and Lynn Coe Gilliam, Cades, N.C.; one grandson, Michael Snow, Exton, Penn.; four great- granddaughters, Paige and Caitlin Wright, both of Chilhowie, Faith Wright Harris, Marion, and Ashley Snow, Exton, Penn.; one great-grandson, Gabe Snow, Exton, Penn.; one sister, Magdelene Peake, Greenville, S.C.; one brother, W.H. Buck Tuell, Chilhowie. Funeral services were conducted Monday, June 12, at 6 pm,. at the First Church of God in Chilhowie with the Rev. Bobby Dunn officiating. Graveside services were conducted Tuesday, June 13, at 11 a.m. in the Mount Rose Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| O’Quinn | Ira Margaret | 10 Jun 2000 | Ira Margaret O’Quinn, age 78, of Glade Spring, died Saturday, June 10, 2000 at the Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Surviving are her husband, Cannie O’Quinn; one son, Elmer O’Quinn, Glade Spring; two daughters, Cleo Brooks, and Darlene Spencer, both of Glade Spring; three brothers, Roy Prater and Harry Prater, both of Glade Spring, and Elmer Prater, Meadowview; three sisters, Lizzie Sheppard, Saltville, Virginia Trent, Glade Spring, and Ollie Morrison, Sidney, Ohio; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Monday, June 12, at 2 p.m. at the Baptist Cemetery in Glade Spring with the Rev. J.L. DeBord officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the family. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Nichols | Alice J. | 11 Jun 2000 | Alice J. Nichols, age 70, of 8793 Glade Valley Road, Ennice, N.C., died Sunday evening, June 11, 2000, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin, N.C. She was the widow of Lee Nichols. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Roger and Senith Nichols of Ennice, and Gary and Kathy Nichols of Independence, Va.; two grandchildren, Shenna and Holly Nichols of Independence, Va.; two brothers, Morris Derreberry of Gastonia, N.C., and Albert Derreberry of Carrollton, Ga.; eight sisters, Jewell Carico of Ennice, N.C., Evelyn Hawthorn of Marietta, Ga., Hope King of Canton, N.C., Edna Tull of Andrews, N.C., Sten Brown of Marble, N.C., Berdie Ledbetter of Robbinsville, N.C., Lura Thompson of Marble, N.C., and Essie Ledford of Franklin, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Mt. Olivet Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, and at other times at her home at 8793 Glade Valley Road in Ennice. | |
| Hatcher | Ina | 25 May 1915 | 12 Jun 2000 | Ina Hatcher, age 85, of Pinoak, W.Va., died Monday, June 12, 2000 at a Beckley hospital. Mrs. Hatcher was born May 25, 1915 in Mercer County, W.Va., the daughter of the late Keaton Walker and Lola Walker Walker. She was preceded in death by eight sisters, Lena Walker, Vervie Cook, Cordie Dishon, Vida Vipperman, Edna Crotty, Faye Walker, Ana Coomes, and Loretta Coomes; and three brothers, Kyle Walker, Loy Walker and Ray Walker. Mrs. Hatcher was a homemaker and a member of the Rich Creek Primitive Baptist Church at Pinoak, W.Va. Surviving are two daughters, Annell and Ana Lee; one son, Howard Hatcher; one sister, Reva Phillips of Marion; two brothers-in-law, Ray Coomes of Pinoak, W.Va., and Marvin Coomes of Delaware, Ohio; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 15, at 2 p.m. at the Rich Creek Primitive Baptist Church in Pinoak, W.Va., with Elder Lewis Lester officiating. Interment will be in Crotty Cemetery at Pinoak, W.Va. The family will receive friends tonight from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton, W.Va., and at the church one hour before the service. Bailey-Kirk Funeral Home in Princeton, W.Va., is in charge of arrangements. |
| Jones | Lavaun C. | 12 Jun 2000 | Lavaun C. Jones, age 84, of Sugar Grove, died Monday, June 12, 2000 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Jones was born Jan. 5, 1916 at Flatridge to Dexter Cole and Lillie Russell. She was the widow of Edward Jones. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Dexter and Thu Colbert, Houston, Texas; one sister, Edith Plummer, Troutdale; a special niece, Nadine Anderson, Flatridge; four grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; several greatnieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, June 16, at 11 a.m. in Baptist Union Church in Flatridge with the Rev. Grady Byrd and the Rev. Mike Owens officiating. Interment was in the church cemetery. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Stamper | Steven Joseph | 12 Jun 2000 | Steven Joseph Stamper, infant son of Dwayne and Sharon Stamper of Atkins, died Monday, June 12, 2000 at Smyth County Community Hospital. Besides his parents, he is survived by his grandparents, Amy and Ronald Colgate of Atkins, and Mary and James Fortune of Groseclose; his great-grandparents, Rebecca Ashby of Wytheville, James Ashby, James and Della Fortune, all of Atkins, and Ohmar and Tessie Colgate of Chilhowie; great-great-grandparents, Bertha and Paul Campbell of Sugar Grove; two aunts, Martha Luevina Fortune of Groseclose and Christina Russell and husband Steve of Marion; two uncles, Billy Ray Stamper of Atkins, and James E. fortune Jr. and wife Brandy of Wytheville; several cousins. Graveside services will be held today, June 14, at 10 a.m. at Wassum Cemetery in Atkins with the Rev. Donald Medley officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Adams | William David | 13 Jun 2000 | William David Adams, age 57, died Tuesday, June 13, 2000 at his home in Bristol, Tenn. Mr. Adams was born in Saltville, a son of the late Carl and Melinda Adams. He was formerly selfemployed as a welder. Surviving are his wife, Juanita Vance Adams; two daughters, Janice Chafin and Joan Bunch, both of Bristol, Tenn.; two sons, Rusty Tillison of Bristol, Tenn., and Tony Tillison of Stuart”s Draft; five sisters, Edith Prater of Bristol, Tenn., Avonda Bryant of Vinton, Jettie Anders and Carla Greer, both of Roanoke, Thea Cross of Tacoma, Wash., and Lynn Krishner of Abilene, Kansas; five brothers, Jerry Adams, Ray Adams, and Kenny Adams, all of Saltville, Ned Adams of Bristol, Tenn., and Phil Adams of Okinawa, Japan; six grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; his mother-in-law, Essie Vance of Bristol, Tenn. Funeral services were conducted Friday, June 16, at 2 p.m. in Eastern Heights Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Rick Light and the Rev. Don Stanley officiating. Burial was in Eastern Heights Cemetery. Weaver Funeral Home in Bristol, Tenn., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Musselwhite | Thomas William “Tom” | 13 Jun 2000 | Thomas William (Tom) Musselwhite, age 77, of Roanoke, died Tuesday, June 13, 2000 at the Veterans Administration Hospital in Salem. During World War II, Mr. Musselwhite served in the U.S. Army with the 461st Infantry, AAA AW BN. He served 331 days in combat in the European Theater of Operations and fought in five campaigns of war including Normandy, Battle of the Bulge, St. Low, Rhineland and Central Europe. After the service, he returned to his hometown of Saltville and served as a deputy sheriff for Smyth County. He later became a police officer for the town of Saltville and after leaving the town of Saltville, he worked for the Radford Arsenal before moving to Roanoke where he worked for years at Sears Roebuck Company. He left Sears and became a business partner with Bobby Pedigo at Viking Fence Company. After his retirement, he became an estimator for Powers Fence Company where he worked until a few months ago before his illness prevented him from working any longer. Mr. Musselwhite was a member of Vinton Masonic Lodge #204, the Roanoke Scottish Rite Bodies and Kazim Temple. Surviving are his wife of 53 years, Frances G. Musselwhite; three sons and daughters-in-law, Thomas Patrick and Brenda Musselwhite, Richmond, Todd Andrew and Pam Musselwhite of Craig County, and William Michael Musselwhite of Botetourt County; one daughter and son-in-law, Marsha and Michael Hicks of Roanoke; four grandchildren, Brian Musselwhite and wife Maria, Cheryl Murray and husband Chris, Aaron Musselwhite and Benjamin Hicks; one sister, Sadie Goodman, Saltville; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, June 15, at 11 a.m. at Oakey’s Vinton Chapel with the Rev. Fred Fryar officiating. Interment was in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. The family suggests donations be made to Grace and Truth Baptist Church. Oakey’s Funeral Home Vinton Chapel was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Foglesong | Mary Heldreth | 14 Jun 2000 | Mary Heldreth Foglesong, age 77, died Wednesday, June 14, 2000 at her home in Rural Retreat. Mrs. Foglesong was born in Bluefield, W.Va., the daughter of the late Glen Heldreth and Katherine Cline. She is survived by her husband, Sidney S. Foglesong; two sons, James Foglesong and Glen Foglesong, both of the home; a special aunt and uncle, Clara Huffman and Fred Cline, both of Rural Retreat; three halfsisters, Patsy Hawthrone, Rural Retreat, Elizabeth Shelton, Glendale, Penn., and Frances Walters, Melborne, Fla.; one half-brother, Charles W. Miller, Rural Retreat; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, June 16, at 1p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Robert Countiss officiating. Interment followed in the Kimberlin Cemetery in Rural Retreat. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to the Rural Retreat Volunteer Emergency Services. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Harvey | Thomas W. | 14 Jun 2000 | Thomas W. Harvey, age 78, of Abingdon, formerly of Marion, died Wednesday, June 14, 2000. Mr. Harvey was of the Christian faith and was a graduate of Virginia Tech. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Air Force as a pilot. He was active in the Boy Scouts and received the distinguished honor of the Silver Beaver Award. He was employed with Brunswick Corporation for many years and was best known for his leadership abilities, both professional and civic. He headed many fundraising projects, including the building of Smyth County Community Hospital. After retirement from Brunswick, he became president of Burruss Company in Lynchburg for eight years. Surviving are his wife, Gloria Green Harvey, Abingdon; one daughter, Teri H. Carter, Greensboro, N.C.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Greg and Lynne Harvey, Kingsport, Tenn., and Kim and Cheryl Harvey, Bristol, Tenn.; one sister, Byrdie Parton, Danville; one brother, Charles B. Harvey, Tucson, Ariz.; three grandchildren, Tyler, Dylon and Heather Harvey. Funeral services were conducted Friday, June 16, at 8 p.m. in the First Christian Church of Abingdon with Mr. Howard Taylor, minister, officiating. Committal services will be conducted today, June 17, at 10 a.m. in the Morning View Cemetery in Bluff City, Tenn., with full military honors to be conducted by PattonCrosswhite VFW Post #6975 in Bristol, Tenn. Flowers will be accepted or memorial contributions can be made to the First Christian Church, 185 Jonesboro Road, Abingdon, VA 24210. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hash | Willard Neal | 14 Jun 2000 | Willard Neal Hash, age 88, died Wednesday, June 14, 2000 at his home in Marion. Mr. Hash was a veteran of World War II and was preceded in death by three brothers and five sisters. Surviving are two sisters, Olive Gillespie of Rural Retreat, and Jackie Gay of Tip City, Ohio; several nieces and nephews; a devoted niece, Patricia Ann Scott; two greatnephews, Dave Sears and Joe Sears; two greatgreatnieces, Ashley Sears and Jessica Sears. Funeral services will be held today, June 17, at 11 a.m. in Barnett”s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mark Lundy officiating. Burial will follow in Miller Cemetery at Whitetop with the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667 rendering full military rites. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hayden | William Allen “Bill” | 14 Jun 2000 | William Allen “Bill” Hayden, age 96, of Saltville, died Wednesday, June 14, 2000. Mr. Hayden was preceded in death by his wife, Gracie B. Hayden; one son, William Harold Hayden; and two great-grandchildren. He was a local businessman serving the Saltville area, was a member of the First Church of God Allison Gap and also attended the Calvary Bible Church. Surviving are two sons, Roy K. Hayden, Saltville, and James H. Hayden, Cedar Bluff; two daughters, Mrs. Charles J. (Opal) Hogston, Saltville, and Mrs. Gerald (Christine) Blue, Ashland, Kansas; one brother, Harvey Hayden, Glade Spring; two sisters, Susie Troxell, Chilhowie, and Nancy Osborne, Clover, S.C.; 17 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; three greatgreat-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, June 17, at 10 a.m. in the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. David Mumpower and the Rev. James Robbins officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Fobes | Max Richard, Sr. | 15 Jun 2000 | Max Richard Fobes, Sr., age 73, of 639 Big Oak Road, Ennice, NC, died Thursday, June 15, 2000, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Gwen Hendricks Fobes of the home; one son, Rick Fobes, Jr. of Sparta, N.C.; two grandchildren, Angela Dawn Miles and Ronald Dayton Fobes; one great-grandchild, Alexis Miles; two brothers, Robert Dale Fobes of Longmont, Colorado and Donald Alex Fobes of Houston, Texas; one sister, Patricia Fobes Doremus of Houston, Texas; and two brothers-in-law, Robert J. Hendricks Sr., of California and Joseph D. Hooker of Dayton, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Sparta United Methodist Church with burial in the Sparta Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the funeral services to lie-in-state. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to Hospice of Alleghany , P.O. Box 1287, Sparta, N.C. 28675. | |
| Pugh | William M. “Bill” | 15 Jun 2000 | William M. “Bill” Pugh, age 81, died Thursday, June 15, 2000 at his home in Sugar Grove. Mr. Pugh was preceded in death by his parents, Edison Lee Pugh and Myrtle Meek Pugh, a son, Barry W. Pugh; and a brother, K.M. “Jack” Pugh. He was a lifelong resident of the Teas community of Sugar Grove and was a retired farmer and former member of the Smyth County Board of Supervisors. Mr. Pugh founded the Virginia Highlander Association, having developed over the past 40 years the registered breed of horse/ponies known as Virginia Highlanders. He was also instrumental in establishing the wild pony herds at Grayson Highlands State Park. | |
| Jefferson | E. Paul | 17 Jun 2000 | E. Paul Jefferson, age 84, died Saturday, June 17, 2000 in Rocky Mount. Mr. Jefferson was preceded in death by his parents, Willie Lee and Cora Lee Dillon Jefferson; his first wife, Pearl G. Jefferson; and a sister, Ernestine Brooks. He was retired from the U.S. Postal Service and was a well-known Bluegrass musician and a banjo player extraordinaire. Surviving are his wife, Linda G. Jefferson, Rocky Mount; two daughters, Doris J. Kirby, Marion, and Barbara J. Quinn, Rocky Mount; one granddaughter, Kimberly B. Florio, Rocky Mount; two grandsons, Keith Brooks, Rocky Mount, and Chad Quinn, Newport News; two sisters, Gladys Bible and Josie (Joe) Blankenship Settles, both of Rocky Mount; one niece, Bonnie Wimmer; three nephews, David Bible, Kenneth Bible and Michael Blankenship. Funeral services were held Monday, June 12, at 1 p.m. at Flora Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Melvin Harris officiating. Interment was in Franklin Memorial Park. Flora Funeral Service in Rocky Mount was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Roberts | Della S. | 17 Jun 2000 | Della S. Roberts, age 83, died Saturday, June 17, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Roberts was born in McDowell County, W.Va., and had lived most of her life in Smyth County. She worked at the Lee Memorial Hospital, the Smyth County Community Hospital, and retired from the Southwestern State Hospital. She was a charter member of the Church of God of Prophecy having attended both Sugar Grove and Marion churches for over 55 years. Surviving are five daughters, Ina Sue Johnson, Sylvia (Cricket) Rose, both of Marion, Wanda Armstrong, Atkins, Phyllis Arnold, Rural Retreat, and Nila James, Lorton; three sons, Douglas W. Roberts, Richmond, Calif., Arlie T. Roberts, Marion, and James Eddie Roberts, Rural Retreat; one sister, Dallas Giasglo, Alamance, N.C.; two brothers, Denny Stevenson and Marvin Stevenson, both of Marion; 17 grandchildren; 17 great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; two special friends, Vicki St. Clair and Peggy Hayes. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 20, at 2 p.m. in Bradley’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Paul Horton and the Rev. Bobby Baker officiating. Interment was in the Slemp Cemetery. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Frye | Elizabeth Price | 18 Jun 2000 | Elizabeth Price Frye, age 81, of Saltville, died Sunday, June 18, 2000 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Frye was a member of the Riverview Presbyterian Church where she served as Elder and Sunday School teacher. She was a member of the Saltville Chapter Order of Eastern Star. She was a retired nurse and a graduate of the first Smyth County Vocational School of Practical Nursing Class, and served on the Saltville Medical Clinic Board of Directors for several years. She belonged to various other civic and community organizations. Surviving are her husband of 63 years, Charles Andrew Frye Sr.; one son, Charles A. Frye Jr., Broadford; two daughters, Mrs. Tom (Judy) Hess, Saltville, and Mrs. Jim (Toby) Cook, Abingdon; one sister, Alice Austin, Saltville; one brother, James Greer, Saltville; nine grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; two sons-in-law, Tom Hess and Jim Cook; one daughter-in-law, Lisa Frye; a special friend and neighbor, David Heldreth. Funeral services were held Tuesday, June 20, at 8 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Don A. Inazu and the Rev. Kathy Hutton officiating. Graveside services will be conducted today, June 21, at 11a.m. by the Saltville Chapter Order of the Eastern Star at the Elizabeth Cemetery. Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Saltville Rescue Squad or the Wytheville Presbyterian Children’s Home. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Shepherd | Pearl | 12 Feb 1916 | 19 Jun 2000 | Pearl McNeill Shepherd, 84, was remembered at funeral services held June 20 at Old Fields Baptist Church. Rev. Jack Miller and Rev. Bill Burchett officiated. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Mrs. Shepherd was born in Ashe County to Bob McNeill and Laura Blackburn McNeill. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Charles Thomas Shepherd. She is survived by a son, Bob Shepherd, Asheville; four daughters, JoAnn Watson, Winston-Salem, Pat Colson, Fayetteville, Donna Hodges, Fleetwood, and Sue Stringer, Morganton; a sister, Jo Colvard, Wilkesboro; 10 grandchildren and 12 great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Boble | Franklin Delano, Sr. | 19 Jun 2000 | Franklin Delano Bogle Sr., age 62, died Monday, June 19, 2000 at his home in the Stoney Battery Community of Marion. Mr. Bogle was born in Fairfax County to the late Henry and Geneivia Bogle and had lived in Smyth County for over 34 years. He was a member of the Smyth County Moose Lodge. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Susie Bogle and Helen Bogle; one brother, Rocky Bogle; and a daughter- in-law, Kay Bogle. Surviving are his wife, Betty Bogle; four sons and two daughters-in-law, Junior and Omijean Bogle, Tony Bogle, Dennis and Lisa Bogle, and Bobby Bogle, all of Marion; three daughters and one son-in-law, Edith Croy, Marion, Sharon Crocket, Rural Retreat, and Muff and Chipper Hafley; six sisters, Laura Mae Hitt, Alexandria, Edith Curtis, Shirley Medina, both of Fairfax, Barbara Mullins Manassas, Carolyn Elliott, Falls Church, and Diane Suttles, Strasburg; three brothers, Reed Bogle and Raymond Bogle, both of Falls Church, and Wayne Bogle, Partlow; 14 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, June 22, at 11 a.m. in Bradley’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment will follow in the West Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the funeral home. Bradley’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bollin | Vivian Johnson | 19 Jun 2000 | Mrs. Vivian Johnson Bollin, age 83, of Cheek St., Sparta, N.C., and Wilmington, N.C., died Monday evening, June 19, 2000, in the Cornelia Nixon Davis Private Nursing Facility in Wilmington, N.C. She was the widow of Melvin N. Bollin. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Lark and Tom Futch of Wilmington; one granddaughter; Scarlett Vivian Futch of Wilmington; one sister, Violet Horton of Johnson City, Tn.; and one sister-in-law, Carolyn Johnson of Sparta. A graveside service will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Sparta Cemetery. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Bowman | Amanda Lou | 19 Jun 2000 | Amanda Lou Bowman, age 82, of Chilhowie, died Monday, June 19, 2000 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. Ms. Bowman was a daughter of the late Arthur Bowman and Nancy Fowler Bowman. She was preceded in death by two brothers, James Bowman and Walter Bowman. She taught in Smyth County schools, Martinsville schools and in Aruba. She is survived by four sisters, Malissa Bowman, Chilhowie, Hattie “Jo” Sprinkle, and Lucy Blanton, both of Richmond, and Alice Mosley, Clayton, Ga.; one brother, John S. Bowman, Chilhowie; several nieces and nephews including Roger L. Bowman, Marion, Audrey Richardson, Sugar Grove, Mary Ann Aker, Atkins, Betty Jo Lennon, Richmond, George Blaine Bowman, Lawton, Okla., John Sanders Bowman and James Campbell Bowman, both of Roanoke; several great and great-great nieces and nephews. A memorial service was conducted Thursday, June 22, at 6 p.m. at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charles Blevins officiating. The family requests memorial donations be made to a charity of your choice in lieu of flowers. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Prince | Virginia “Ruth” | 26 May 1919 | 20 Jun 2000 | Virginia “Ruth” Holman Prince, 81, was remembered at funeral services held June 23 at Laurel Knob Baptist Church. Rev. Joe Pizzino and Rev. Jim Rash officiated. Burial followed in the Holman Family Cemetery. Mrs. Prince was born in Todd to George Holman and Mary McCorkele Greer Holman. She was a homemaker. She married John Edgar Prince Sr. on May 6, 1938. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband. She is survived by a son, John Edgar Prince Jr., Port St. Lucie, Fla.; three daughters, Margarie Schelling and Sandra Walsh, both of Georgetown, S.C., and Debbie Hackey, Trinity; two brothers, Greer Holman, West Jefferson, and Jess Holman, Todd; three sisters, Deane Wilcox and Mossie Davis, both of Todd, and Mary Barr, West Jefferson; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Prince will be sadly missed by her children, family and friends. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Hillenburg | Sylvia Matilda | 20 Jun 2000 | Sylvia Matilda Hillenburg, age 86, died Tuesday, June 20, 2000 in Francis Marion Manor. Mrs. Hillenburg was the widow of Friel Hillenburg. She is survived by two sisters, Bessie Martin, Marion, and Nannie Ruth Sawyers, Whitetop; one son and daughter-in-law, Carl and Judy Darnell, Marion; one brother, Leonard Darnell, Florida; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Friday, June 23, at 11 a.m. in Cole Cemetery in Whitetop with the Rev. Joe Powers officiating. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sexton | J. Oscar | 20 Jun 2000 | J. Oscar Sexton, age 72, died Tuesday, June 20, 2000 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Sexton was a native of Smyth County and was a member of the Falling Water Baptist Church. He was a member of Bricklayers and Allied Crafts Union Local #1. Surviving are his wife, Helen Sexton; one daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Bob Campbell of Marion; one son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Pat Sexton, Marion; two sisters, Shirley Wyatt, and Francis Shupe, both of Marion; three brothers, Staley Sexton, Wytheville, Wayne Sexton and Harvey Sexton, both of Marion; five grandchildren: Michael Sexton, Joe Campbell, Rob Campbell, Melissa Caronna and Teresa Baines; four great-grandchildren, Jessica Campbell, Ashley Campbell, Ryan Sexton and Steven Baines; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, June 23, at 2 p.m. in Bradley’s Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Harry Leland officiating. Interment followed in Roselawn Cemetery. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Donnelly | Paul William | 25 Apr 1906 | 21 Jun 2000 | Paul William Donnelly, 94, was remembered at funeral services held June 24 at First United Methodist Church. Rev. Thomas Griffis, minister, officiated. Entombment was held at Rowan Memorial Park Mausoleum prior to the service. Mr. Donnelly was born in Ashe County to the late Flora Vesta Latham Donnelly and Gustavus Milton Donnelly. He was a graduate of West Jefferson High School, class of 1925. He attended Appalachian University from 1925-27 and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte in 1932. He was a teacher in Davie, Rowan and Davidson Counties for 43 years, retiring in 1973. He also coached high school baseball and basketball and for 30 years he sold encyclopedias. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Salisbury, the Golden Rule Sunday School Class, a Mason and a member of Retired Teachers Association. Because of his love for music, he played the piano for various Rowan County Senior and civic groups. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lucile Martin Donnelly, on May 1, 1996. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and Richard Ziglar, Raleigh; one brother- in-law, Walter Martin, Mocksville; one sister, Mary D. Roland, Raleigh; and a granddaughter, Carrie Donnelly Ziglar, Raleigh. Memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 217 S. Church St., Salisbury, NC 28144 or to Sutherland United Methodist Church, c/o Rev. Ann Tarleton, PO Box 63, Creston, NC 28615. Summersett Funeral Home Inc. of Salisbury was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Brown | Joseph Tatum, Sr. | 4 Dec 1912 | 22 Jun 2000 | Joseph Tatum Brown Sr., 87, was remembered at funeral services held June 23 at Hampton Funeral Home Chapel in Boone. Rev. Kershaw Getty and Rev. J.D. Walton officiated. Burial followed in Mount Lawn Memorial Park and Gardens in Boone. Mr. Brown was born in the Brownwood community of Ashe County to the late Roby Bartlett and Bertie Tatum Brown. He was a retired farmer and had served on the Ashe County A.S.C.S. Committee for 20 years. He was a member and former deacon of Liberty Grove Baptist Church in Todd. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lucille Krider Brown; and his second wife, Christene Bare Krider Brown. He is survived by one daughter, Jane Miller and husband, Kermit, Deep Gap; one son, Joe T Brown and wife, Martha, Todd; two grandsons, Timothy Miller, Deep Gap, and Jody Brown and wife, Wendy, West Jefferson; two granddaughters, Alice Brown Greer and husband, Wallace, Wilkesboro, and Susan Miller, Deep Gap; one great-granddaughter, Emiline Greer, Wilkesboro; three stepsons, Keith Krider and wife, Sharon, Harmony; Jerry Krider and wife, Karen, Union Grove, and Mark Krider, Todd; and one step- grandson, Ryan Krider, Boone. Memorials may be made to Liberty Grove Baptist Church, PO Box 400, Deep Gap, NC 28618. Barney Hampton Funeral Service of Boone was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Osborne | Fay Emigene | 25 May 1928 | 22 Jun 2000 | Fay Emigene Osborne, 72, was remembered at funeral services held June 24 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Bill Ballou officiated. Burial followed in the Scott-Blevins Cemetery. Mrs. Osborne was born in Ashe County. She is survived by one son, Andy Osborne, better known as An Vo, Greensboro; one brother, Earl Pendergrass, Jefferson; and several nieces. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Carpenter | Warren | 15 Apr 1934 | 22 Jun 2000 | Warren Carpenter, 66, formerly of Ashe County, was remembered at funeral services held June 26 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Larry Shepherd and Rev. Earl Barker officiated. Burial followed in the Carpenter Family Cemetery. Mr. Carpenter was born in Ashe County to Hannie Vinton Carpenter and Edna Ham Carpenter. He was preceded in death by his father, Hannie Carpenter. He is survived by his mother, Edna Ham Carpenter, Pfafftown; two brothers, Roger Carpenter, Bel Air, Md., and Donald W. Carpenter, Dover, Pa.; three sisters, Mary Lou Tucker, East Bend, Nellie Jo Stamey, Pfafftown, and Willa Mae Wood, Tobaccaville; and several nieces and nephews. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Eastridge | Dewey P. | 22 Jun 2000 | A memorial service for Dewey P. Eastridge, 75, of Partlow will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Rehoboth United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Kathleen Work and his cousin the Rev. Roby Harold Eastridge officiating. Burial will follow the service. The family will receive friends an hour before the service. Mr. Eastridge died Thursday, June 22, 2000, at Henrico Doctor’s Hospital in Richmond. Born in Creston, N.C., Mr. Eastridge retired as sales manager of Stohlman Oldsmobile in Alexandria. An Army veteran of World War II, he served in the Amphibious Corps in the Pacific Theater. Among his decorations and awards are the Asiatic Pacific theater medal with three bronze stars, a Victory medal, Army Occupation medal and Philippine Liberation medal. A member of Rehoboth United Methodist Church, he was a former member of the V.F.W. Post in Arlington. Survivors include his wife, Lorene S. Eastridge;a daughter, Vicki Lee Eastridge of Partlow, three sisters, Grace E. Knight of Spotsylvania, Edith E. Payne of Richmond, and Blanche E. Scherbarth of Milwaukee, Wis. The family requests that expressions of sympathy take the form of contributions to the American Lung Association, 9735 Main St. Fairfax, Va. 22031;the Heart Association, Box 824, Fredericksburg, Va. 22404;or Rehoboth United Methodist Church, 18606 Partlow Road, Beaverdam, Va. 23015. Found & Sons Funeral Home of Fredericksburg is handling the arrangements. NOTE: Dewey Eastridge was the son of Marvin C. and Ida Mae Osborne Eastridge. He was a fifth generation Ashe Countian. Posted on 6/25/2000 by Carole Eastridge Waters | |
| Snead | Roy M. | 22 Jun 2000 | Roy M. Snead, age 81, died Thursday, June 22, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Snead was preceded in death by his wife, Nora Lee Glovier Snead. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church and the Mountain Empire Radio Club. He was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Navy as Military Police and was retired from the Virginia State Police with 24 years of service. He is survived by one son, Roy M. Snead III and wife Nancy of Rockport, Texas; one granddaughter, Lisa Snead of Houston, Texas; one grandson, Justin Snead of Rockport, Texas; one great-granddaughter, Catherine Kluge of Houston, Texas; two brothers, Jack B. King and wife Lonette of Bristol, and Tommy N. King and wife Ellaine of Radford; one aunt, Louise B. Gibson of Lexington, S.C.; several nieces and nephews; two special caregivers, Bobby Muncy and Bonnie Greer. Graveside services will be held today, June 24, at 11 a.m. at Rose Lawn Cemetery with the Rev. Buddy Miller and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marion Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 784, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Treadway | William Marshall | 22 Jun 2000 | The Reverend William Marshall Treadway, IV, 87, died Thursday morning June 22, 2000, at his family’s home in Mebane NC, from complications related to Alzheimer’s disease. He was the son of the late William Marshall Treadway, III and Cora Whitmore Tredway of Chatham, Va. Rev. Tredway was ordained in the Presbyterian Church (USA) in June 1966. He served churches in the Wilmington, Appomattox, Albemarle, and New Hope presbyteries. He retired from the ministry in 1982. Rev. Tredway is survived by his son and daughter-in-law, William Marshall “Buck” Tredway, V and Kirsten Hentz Tredway of Mebane, and a grandson, William Marshall Tredway VI, also of Mebane, along with a multitude of nieces, nephews and life-long friends. He was preceded in death on February 16, 1997, by his wife, Freddie Sue Sexton Tredway, of Sparta, N.C. Rev. Tredway was the last living member of a family of five siblings; Marjorie Cunningham Tredway Edmundson of Richmond, Va., Alice Rebecca Tredway Overbey of Chatham, Va., Robinet Whitmore Tredway of Richmond, Va., and Fredrich Milton Tredway of Richmond, Va. Visitation will be at Grandview Funeral Home, Grandview Drive, in Sparta, from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday, June 26. Funeral services will be held at the Sparta Presbyterian Church, on Tuesday, June 27, at 11 a.m. Interment will follow at the New Haven Church of the Brethren in Twin Oaks. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to either the Alzheimer’s Association or The Hospice League of Alamance-Caswell (Burlington, NC). | |
| Miller | Ina Lindamood | 18 Mar 1911 | 23 Jun 2000 | Ina Lindamood Miller, age 89, of Bland, died Friday, June 23, 2000 at New River Valley Medical Center. Mrs. Miller was born March 18, 1911 at Atkins, the daughter of the late Robert Newton and Arra Rader Lindamood. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Harvey Vaden Miller, two sisters and one grandchild. She was a member of the Salem United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. She was also an avid amateur radio operator. She is survived by three sons, Vaden H. Miller and wife Doris, Larry F. Miller and Charles Douglas Miller, all of Bland; three daughters, Lois M. Webb and husband A.W., New Castle, Barbara Ann Miller and Kathryn M. Vaught, both of Bland; one brother, Luther Lindamood, Prescott, Ark.; three sisters, Rosa Arnold, Rural Retreat, Edna Crigger, Atkins, and Ollie Richardson, Rainsville, Ala.; 10 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, June 25, at 2 p.m. at the A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home Chapel at White Gate with the Rev. Homer D. Sawyer officiating. Burial was in Mechanicsburg Cemetery in Mechanicsburg. Vest & Sons Funeral Home in Pearisburg was in charge of arrangements. |
| Bare | Charlotte | 11 Mar 1941 | 23 Jun 2000 | Charlotte Bare, 59, was remembered at funeral services held June 25 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Bill Ballou and Rev. Lloyd Day officiated. Burial followed in the Barker-McNeil Cemetery. Mrs. Bare was born in Ashe County to Garfield and George Annie Hoosier McNeil. She is survived by her husband, William Wade Bare; one son, William Mark Bare, Lansing; four brothers, Sanford McNeil, Monroe, Garvin McNeil, Jefferson, and Robert and Bernard McNeil, both of Lansing; and two sisters, Lenore Elliott and Sharon Walton, West Jefferson. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, PO Box 96911, Washington, DC 20090- 6911. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Scott | Lawrence E. | 5 Mar 1952 | 23 Jun 2000 | Lawrence E. Scott, age 48, died Friday, June 23, 2000 at his home in Roanoke. Mr. Scott was born March 5, 1952 in Marion, the son of the late Carl Eugene “Buck” and Margaret EmaLee Richardson Scott. He was an avid outdoorsman and was formerly employed by Excel Mining Company in Tazewell. Prior to his illness, he was employed by Rowe Furniture Co., Salem. He was formerly of Canebrake, W.Va. Surviving are his wife of 28 years, Anita Scott; three sons, Gary Scott of Berwind, W.Va., Michael Scott and Joey Scott, both of Roanoke; one daughter, Jessica Scott of Roanoke; three sisters, Pat Bowman and husband David, Ann Anderson and husband Willie, and Becky Scott, all of Marion; one granddaughter, Corkey Scott; several nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, June 26, at 11 a.m. at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell with Pastor Ce Ce Haxton officiating. Burial followed at 1:30 p.m. in the Attoway Church Cemetery in Smyth County. Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home in Tazewell was in charge of arrangements. |
| Carter | Donald Matthew | 23 Jun 2000 | Donald Matthew Carter, age 52, of 268 Ward Circle, Glade Valley, N.C., died Friday, June 23, 2000, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Gaby Spatz Carter of the home; two sons and a daughter-in-law, David and Carmen Carter of Raleigh, N.C., and Darren Carter of Charlotte, N.C.; two grandchildren; his mother, Hazel Pruitt Carter of Sparta; one sister, Brenda Johnson of Galax, Va.; and his maternal grandmother, Boyde Pruitt of Sparta. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. A memorial service will be held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Cherry Lane Fire Dept. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home of Sparta is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Copenhaver | Joe Kemp | 23 Jun 2000 | Joe Kemp Copenhaver, age 58, of Hardy, died Friday, June 23, 2000. Mr. Copenhaver received his bachelors degree from Emory & Henry College and later his masters degree in education from the University of Virginia. His 31-year career in education included serving as a teacher at Round Hill Elementary School, principal of Garden City Elementary and Crystal Spring Elementary. He retired from Roanoke City Schools as Director of Human Resources. He was a member of Northview United Methodist Church and Phi Kappa Fraternity. Surviving are his wife, Delilah C. “Dee” Copenhaver; one brother, Jedd Copenhaver and wife, Linda, Auburn, Ind.; two sisters, Jane C. Rill and husband Joe of Springfield, and Judy Shortridge and husband Mike of Norton; nieces and nephews, Pam Arnsbaugh, Paul Copenhaver, Sarah and Alex Shortridge, Jason Porter, Angie Trotter, Cherie Calhoun, and Michael Rill; special cousin, Matt Balzan. Funeral services were conducted Monday, June 26, at 11 a.m. at Northview United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Louis M. Strickler officiating. Interment followed in Cedar Lawn Memorial Park. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Make a Wish Foundation of Western Virginia, 2807 North Parham Road, Suite 304, Richmond, VA 23294. Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home in Roanoke was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sweeney | Hubert Wayne | 23 Jun 2000 | Hubert Wayne Sweeney, age 30, of Chilhowie, died Friday, June 23, 2000 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Mr. Sweeney was born in Haysi, the son of Arthur and Melster Wallace Sweeney. He was a 1987 graduate of Haysi High School and a graduate of Concord College in Athens, W.Va. He was employed with the Smyth County School System and was baseball coach and assistant football coach at Marion Senior High School. He was a past member of Haysi Kiwanis Club and was of the Baptist faith. Surviving, besides his parents, are his wife, Stephanie Rae Ratliff Sweeney; three sisters, Lavada Sweeney of Haysi, Tina Compton and Felecia Abdelfattah; one brother, Matthew Sweeney of Haysi; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Arvil and Zella Ratliff of Whitewood; brothers-in- law, David Compton and Elshamly Abdelfattah. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, June 27, at 2 p.m. in Haysi Funeral Home with the Rev. Buford Smith, the Rev. Claudie Throgmartin and the Rev. Ronnie Parks officiating. Burial followed in J.S. Willis Cemetery in Haysi. Haysi Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| McConnell | Elizabeth Thomas | 5 Oct 1909 | 24 Jun 2000 | Elizabeth Thomas McConnell, age 90, died Saturday, June 24, 2000 in National Park Medical Center in Hot Springs, Ark. Mrs. McConnell was born Oct. 5, 1909, and was preceded in death by her parents, Stephen Glen and Elizabeth Katherine Thomas, and her husband Floyd B. McConnell. She and her husband first made their home in Hot Spring in 1945 after traveling with the Civilian Conservation Corps. A Registered Nurse, Mrs. McConnell served humanity in need of special care for many years, always putting others before herself. She worked at the Norris milk plant, St. Joseph Hospital and finally the Arkansas Rehabilitation Hospital in Hot Springs, from which she retired. Mrs. McConnell was an active member of First United Methodist Church in Hot Springs, Ark. She is survived by her sister, Virginia Thomas Greear of Marion; her brother and sister-in-law, Creed and Margaret Thomas of Norfolk; her nieces, Linda Parron, Debra Wilson, and Elizabeth Jean Greear; her nephews, Stephen Thomas and John Greear, all of Virginia; friends and neighbors, Craig, Jennifer, McKendra and Mary Ann Adams. Graveside services will be held today, June 28, at 2 p.m. at Grant Cemetery in Grayson County with the Rev. Kenneth Blevins officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church in Hot Springs, Ark. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
| Rash | Paul | 13 Oct 1910 | 25 Jun 2000 | Paul Clinton Rash, 89, will be remembered at funeral services on June 28 at Buffalo Baptist Church. Rev. Dean Watson, Rev. Ray Ham and Rev. Doyle Holder will officiate. Burial will follow in the Lewis Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7-9 p.m. at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Rash was born in Ashe County to Nathan Rash and Molly Lewis Rash. He was a self-employed auto mechanic. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Irene Harless Rash. He is survived by four sons, Ivan Rash, Mebane, Texas, Malcolm Rash, Salisbury, Phillip Rash, Locust, and Jonney Rash, West Cliffe, Colo.; a daughter, Juanita Legros, West Jefferson; three brothers, Ila Rash, West Jefferson, Ford Rash, Wilkesboro, and Ned Rash, Statesville; a sister, Hazel Rash, Baltimore, Md.; 12 grandchildren, 13 great-grandchildren and a great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Buffalo Baptist Church, c/o Kim Harless, 218 Beaver Drive, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Osborne | Stella Mae Woodard | 2 Sep 1932 | 25 Jun 2000 | Stella Mae Woodard Osborne Stella Mae Woodard Osborne was born on September 2, 1932 in Johnson County, TN to Frederick and Emma Mae Howard Woodard. She moved to Lancaster County, Pennsylvania in 1950 and shortly thereafter married Elmer D. Osborne. She died at Ware Presbyterian Home in Oxford, PA on June 25, 2000, age 67. She lived most of her adult life in Oxford, Chester Co., PA. She was predeceased by her husband in 1984. She is survived by three daughters, Linda Acord of Nottingham, PA; Karen Brown of Oxford, PA, and Patti Weaver of Arlington, VA. Four grandchildren also survive. Services were held June 29, 2000 at Collins Funeral Home in Oxford, PA with interment in the Oxford City Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s foundation. |
| Lampkins | Eula Harrington | 25 Jun 2000 | 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. | |
| Miller | William Norman “Jake” | 14 Sep 1928 | 26 Jun 2000 | William Norman “Jake” Miller, 71, of Lowgap, N.C., died Monday, June 26, 2000, at Northern Hospital of Surry County, N.C. He was born Sept. 14, 1928, in Pennsylvania to William Harvey Miller and Myrtle F. Mincer Miller. Survivors include his wife, Clara “Peggy” Miller of Lowgap; two daughters and sons-in-law, Libby and J.R. Bowers of Elk Creek and LuAnn and Brian Frownfelter of Weston, Conn.; a son and daughter-in-law, Jim and Alane Miller of Lakeland, Fla.; a sister and brother-in-law, Lois and Lew Fehl of Evan City, Pa.; 10 grandchildren; two great-granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Wednesday at Mountain View Baptist Church, Lowgap, with burial in the Old Union Presbyterian Cemetery in Mars, Pa. The Rev. Dwight Mays officiated. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Balton | James Louis | 26 Jun 2000 | James Louis Belton Sr., 75, of Austinville, died Monday, June 26, 2000, at Twin County Regional Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Lois Grimes Belton; three sons and daughters-in-law, Junior and Betty Belton, Vincent and Debra Belton and Ben and Michelle Belton, all of Austinville; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Linda and Junior Nichols of Hillsville, Margaret and J.B. Caviness and Brenda Shupe, all of Austinville, and Mollie and Paul Henley of Allisonia; four brothers, Le Roy Belton of Fieldale, Joe Belton of Midway, Ohio, Reuben Belton of Bassett and David Belton of Florida; five sisters, Ruby Tuttle of Burlington, N.C., Dorothy Hicks of Thomasville, N.C., Ruth Taylor of Richmond, Mary Keen of Plain City, Fla., and Martha Harbour of Bassett; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. A funeral was held Thursday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home with burial in the Pickett Cemetery. The Rev. R.J. Buttery officiated. | |
| Cox | Ronald F. | 26 Jun 2000 | Ronald F. Cox, age 64, of Chilhowie, died Monday, June 26, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Cox was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Jim Boyd Cox. He is survived by one stepdaughter, Patricia Hawkins Huffman of Tappahannock; two step- grandchildren, Jason T. Fuller of Buena Vista, and Daren T. Fuller of New Bern, N.C. Funeral services were held Friday, June 30, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Buddy Miller officiating. Entombment followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 115 S. Church St., Marion, VA 24354 or the Marion Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 784, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Howlett | Harless Brenton | 24 Aug 1918 | 27 Jun 2000 | Harless Brenton Howlett, 81, of Christiansburg, died Tuesday, June 27, 2000. He was born Aug. 24, 1918 in Hillsville. He was a decorated WWII veteran of the United States Army having served in the European Theater of Operations. He retired from E.I. DuPont in Martinsville after 30 years of service. He was a faithful member of the Church of Christ for 51 years and a loving husband, father and grandfather. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Maynie Mitchell Howlett of Christiansburg; his children, John Howlett and wife, Barbara of Cinnaminson, N.J., Joan Cox and husband, Ken of Memphis, Tenn.; three granddaughters, Karla Howlett of Auburn, Ala., Erica Kidwell of Montgomery, Ala., and Emily Kidwell of memphis, Tenn.; one grandson, Jason Howlett and wife, Sherri of Mt. Laurel, N.J.; one great-grandson, Nicholas Howlett of Mt. Laurel, N.J.; one brother, Oshiar Howlett and wife, Elizabeth of Radford; one sister-in-law, Faye altizer and husband Lowell of Christiansburg; and one brother-in-law, Ray Mitchell of Floyd. A funeral will be held today, Friday, at 2 p.m. in the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Wilkinson Memorial Cemetery. Lowell Altizer will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Special thanks for the devoted attention by the caregivers at Wheatland Assisted Living and to Dr. Michael Payne and the fourth floor staff at Montgomery Regional Hospital. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Alzheimer Disease Roanoke/Salem Chapter (ADRDA), 2728 Colonial Ave., SW, Suite 2, Roanoke, VA 24015. |
| Buchanan | Shug | 27 Jun 2000 | Shug Buchanan, age 92, died Tuesday, June 27, 2000 at Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Buchanan was a native of Rich Valley and had made his residence in Marion since 1956.o Surviving are his wife, Margaret White Buchanan; one son, Ted Buchanan, Chilhowie; three daughters, Lorraine B. Mash, Glade Spring, Dorothy Blevins, Kingsport, Tenn., and Naomia Hutton, Marion; three sisters, Lucille Clear, Dorothy Spencer and Carrie Clear, all of Rich Valley; eight grandchildren; 13 great- grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, June 29, at 11 a.m. at the Ridgedale Cemetery with the Rev. Gene Little officiating. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| McKee | Robert Vance, Sr. | 28 Jun 2000 | Robert Vance McKee Sr., age 81, of Glade Spring, died Wednesday, June 28, 2000 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. McKee was preceded in death by his wife, Glenna Webb McKee. He was a graduate of VPI, class of 1950, and was a U.S. Air Force veteran of World War II. He was a retired agent with the Internal Revenue Service and a member of the Byars-Cobb United Methodist Church. Surviving are one son, Robert V. McKee Jr., Lynchburg; one daughter, Eve McKee Marchant, Bristol Tenn.; one sister, Isabell Rambo, Glade Spring; one grandson, Michael Richard McKee “Mac” DeBusk, Blacksburg; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted today, July 1, at 2 p.m. in Kelly’s Chapel Cemetery with the Rev. Tim Graham officiating. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bocock | Vickie Lynn | 29 Jun 2000 | Vickie Lynn Bocock, age 40, died Thursday, June 29, 2000 at her home in Roanoke. Ms. Bocock was a daughter of Helen Patsy Walls and Rudolph Moore, both of Roanoke. Surviving, besides her parents, are a daughter, Rebecca Irene Patterson of Eden, N.C.; two sisters, Debra Hall and Esther Barton, both of Roanoke; one granddaughter, Myka Taylor Patterson; several aunts and uncles; several nieces. Funeral services were conducted Monday, July 3, at 2 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Surber officiating. Burial was in Taylor-Cooley Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hall | Howard Walker | 29 Jun 2000 | Howard Walker Hall, 85, of Hillsville, died Thursday, June 29, 2000, at his home. He was the son of the late Joseph Benjamin and Rachael Jenkins Hall. He was predeceased by five sisters, Lillian Hancock, Ethel Avery, Lola Hill, Dorothy Hall and Mildred Horton; and four brothers, Wise, Wyatt, Kilby and George Hall. He is survived by two nephews and nieces-in-law, Gary C. and Carol Hancock of Pulaski and Douglas L. and Carol Hancock of Hillsville; as well as many other beloved relatives, friends and neighbors. He was retied from Utt’s Fabric Shop. He was a well know mountain musician having played the banjo with many local groups and bands. A funeral was held Saturday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home with burial in the Jenkins Cemetery, Hillsville. The Elders Joe McGrady and Ronald Bowman officiated. Memorial donations may be made to Cana Hospice, P.O. Box 9, Cana, Va. 24317. | |
| Perrin | Nancy C. | 29 Jun 2000 | Nancy C. Perrin, age 56, of Damascus, died Thursday, June 29, 2000 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mrs. Perrin was born in Smyth County, a daughter of the late Wardie and Verla Hodges Pennington and had lived in Washington County most of her life. She was the widow of William H. Perrin. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary of VFW Post 9830, where she held various offices, and was a member of the Azen Baptist Church in Konnarock. Surviving are a daughter, Tammy Leigh Perrin of Damascus; one son, Edward Lance Perrin of Damascus; one sister, Cleta Mae Blevins of Fayetteville, W.Va.; two brothers, Jerry Pennington of Damascus, and Aulbon Pennington of Konnarock; one grandson, Noah Charles Perrin; a very special niece, Jane Wilcox; a very special friend, Lois Pagliasotti; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted Sunday, July 2, at 2 p.m. in Azen Cemetery in Konnarock with the Rev. Jerry Fritz and the Rev. David Critcher officiating. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hamilton | Elsie Rose Goin | 3 Mar 1926 | 1 Jul 2000 | Elsie Rose Goins Hamilton, 74, was remembered at funeral services held July 6 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Douglas Callahan, Rev. Walter Kyle and Rev. Curtis Wolfe officiated. Burial followed in the Goins Cemetery in Galax, Va. Mrs. Hamilton was born in Galax, Va. to the late Ida Goins. She was a member of the Redmond Creek Baptist Church, which she joined at an early age and remained faithful until death. She is preceded in death by her mother; and three sisters. She is survived by her husband, Ray Hamilton of the home; five sons, Daniel Kyle, Orange, Calif., Ezra Kyle and Chester Kyle, both of North Wilkesboro, and Abraham Kyle, Crumpler; four daughters, Tracy Isenhour, Wilkesboro, Linda Redmon and Lillie Kyle, both of North Wilkesboro and Margaret Kyle, Crumpler; a sister, Kate Martin, Galax, Va.; 17 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Branche | Diana Marilyn | 1 Jul 2000 | Diana Marilyn Branche, age 69, of Summit Point, WV, formerly of the St. Clair Creek community of Smyth County, died Saturday, July 1, 2000, at the University of Virginia Medical Center. She was the widow of Bruce L. Branche and the daughter of Harry W. and Mabelle Gross Syer. Surviving are three daughters, Linda Ingle of Summit Point, WV, Mrs. Carl “Elaine” Ingle of Mechanicsville, Md., Mrs. Michael “Patricia” Snead of Davy, Fla.; two sons, Floyd Hicks Jr. of Summit Point, WV and Michael Hicks of Colonial Beach, Va.; a special cousin, Roberta Veley of Summit Point, WV; 20 grandchildren and seven great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, July 6, 2000, at the Rush Creek Primative Baptist Church with the elders Samuel Whittington, Eddie Lyle, Curt Heath, Eugene Blevins and Billy Cook officiating. Burial will follow in the Rush Creek Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the service. The family will receive friends from 79 p.m. Wednesday, July 5 at the funeral home. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Caudill | Harold Don | 1 Jul 2000 | Harold Don Caudill, age 64, of 914 St. Michael Drive, Gambrills, Maryland, died Saturday, July 1, 2000, in the Riverview Nursing Home in Essex, Md. He is survived by three sons: Joseph Lee Caudill of Gambrills, Md., Keith Brian Caudill and Randal Kevin Caudill both of Pasadena, Md.; seven grandchildren; his mother: Mrs. Alda Caudill of Piney Creek, NC; and one brother: Bill Caudill. He was preceded in death by his wife: Patricia Ann Caudill, and one sister: Janice Tickle. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, July 5, 2000, at 11:00 AM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Russell Mabe officiating. Burial will follow in the Osborne Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday morning from 9-11 AM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, NC. | |
| McPherson | Donna Jean | 1 Jul 2000 | Donna Jean McPherson, age 75, of Whitetop, died Saturday, July 1, 2000 in Avante at Roanoke Nursing Home in Roanoke. Mrs. McPherson was born in Whitetop, a daughter of the late Willie and Lucinda Hart Wingler, and was the widow of Verbal Thomas McPherson. She was also preceded in death by a son, Jerry D. Wingler. Surviving are a daughter, Louise Russell of Blackstone; one son, Charles “Toby” Parham of Whitetop; one sister, Ruth Farmer of Whitetop; three brothers, Elzie Wingler and Arnold Wingler, both of Whitetop, and Ambrose Wingler of Columbus, Ohio; one son-in-law, Wayne Russell of Blackstone; one daughter-in-law, Alma Parham of Whitetop; five grandchildren, Melissa Parham and fiancée Paul Henshaw of Dinwiddie, Jenny and Bruce Rogers of Portsmouth, Larry and Sandra Russell of Colonial Heights, Watt and Lara Russell of Chesterfield, and Andy and Trish Russell of Richmond; 12 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, July 4, at 1 p.m. in Whitetop Baptist Church with the Rev. T.A. Pennington and the Rev. Johnnie Ray Finley officiating. Burial was in Whitetop Cemetery. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Medeiros | Viola Madeline Wambolt | 2 Jul 2000 | Viola Madeline Wambolt Medeiros, age 86, died Sunday, July 2, 2000 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Medeiros was preceded in death by her husband, Elmer Medeiros, and one son, Robert Medeiros. Survivors include three daughters: Marilyn Martins, Fall River, Mass., Shirley Bergeron, Orange, Calif., and Carol Madsen, Elk Grove, Calif.; two sons, Larry Medeiros, Marion, and Errol Medeiros, Edgewater, Fla.; 20 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 4, at 2 p.m. in Bradley’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment followed in Resurrection Gardens. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sullivan | Amos Lee | 2 Jul 2000 | Amos Lee Sullivan, age 85, of Chilhowie, died Sunday, July 2, 2000 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Sullivan was a member of Chilhowie Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Hash Sullivan, Chilhowie; two daughters, Janet Sue Osborne and Eva Lee Eastridge, both of Chilhowie; four sisters, Magdalene Davenport, Ruth Belcher, and Ethel Jackson, all of Chilhowie, and Nancy Regan, Lynchburg; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, July 4, at 1 p.m. at the Newberry Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Chuck Herrell and the Rev. John T. Osborne officiating. Burial followed in the Macedonia Cemetery. Newberry Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Caldwell | Samuel D. | 4 Jul 2000 | Samuel D. Caldwell died Tuesday, July 4, 2000 at his home in Freehold, N.J. He was a retired first sergeant with the U.S. Army. Surviving are his wife, Susie Caldwell; two daughters, Janice Caldwell and Kathleen Zuma; one sister, Anna Mae Greer of West Grove, Penn.; one brother, Albert Caldwell of Atkins; three grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, July 8, at 10 a.m. in Higgins Funeral Home in Freehold, N.J. Burial will follow in New Jersey. This is a courtesy announcement by Bradley’s Funeral Home. | |
| Hammons | Thomas Wade | 4 Jul 2000 | Thomas Wade Hammons, 83, of Flatwoods Road in Creston, passed away July 4 at his residence. Mr. Hammons was a Johnson County, Tenn. native and a son of the late Roy Butler Hammons and Emmor Willen Hammons. He was a farmer and was a member of the Hammons Chapel Christian Church. He is survived by his wife, Doris Joines Hammons of the home; two daughters, Janet Hammons Dancy and husband, Dean, West Jefferson, and Susan Hammons Brooks and husband, Dwight, Warrensville; one son, Harold Hammons and wife, Doris, West Jefferson; four sisters, Ida Edwards, Elizabethton, Tenn., Velma Farmer and Jewel Booher, both of Port Deposit, Md., and Ruby Potter, Mountain City, Tenn.; two brothers, Robert Hammons, Fernwood, Idaho, and R.B. Hammons, Port Deposit, Md.; two grandchildren, Mitzi H. Trivett and husband, Trent, West Jefferson, and Jake Dancy, West Jefferson; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mr. Hammons were held July 6 from the Chapel of the Percy-Hux Funeral Home. Mr. Mike Smith officiated. Graveside services and burial was held July 7 at 2 p.m. in the Hammons Cemetery. The family received friends from 7-8 p.m. on July 6 at the funeral home chapel. Percy-Hux Funeral Home of Mountain City, Tenn. was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Moxley | Rufus Junior “June” | 5 Jul 2000 | Rufus Junior (June) Moxley, 61, was remembered at funeral services held July 9 at Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Antioch Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Moxley is survived by his wife, LoJean Jones Moxley of the home; five sisters and four brothers-in- law, Betty Lou and Elgin Jones, Glade Valley, Jenny Lee Edwards, Sparta, Wanda and Dwight Jones, Sparta, Evelyn and Carl Dean Johnson, Ennice, and Louise and Charles Caudill, Jefferson; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Clinton and Leola Moxley, Carolina Beach, and Joe and Ramah Lee Moxley, Sparta, and Tommy Moxley, Glade Valley; a very special mother-in-law, Mrs. David (Eula) Jones, Sparta; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other relatives and friends. Memorials may be made to the Hospice of Alleghany, PO Box 1287, Sparta, NC 28675. | |
| Osborne | Nathan Virgil | 5 Jul 2000 | Nathan Virgil Osborne, age 42, died Wednesday, July 5, 2000 in Princeton, W.Va. Surviving are his wife, Zana Weese Osborne; two sons, Virgil Gale Osborne and Devin Sanchez Osborne, both of Matoaka, W.Va.; two brothers, Ken Osborne and David Osborne, both of Marion. Graveside services will be conducted today, July 8, at 11 a.m. in Haw Orchard Cemetery with the Rev. Roger Cregger officiating. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Stewart | Ruby Ellen | 25 Sep 1920 | 6 Jul 2000 | Ruby Ellen Stewart, 79, formerly of Creston, was remembered at funeral services held July 7 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson. Rev. Denver Carpenter and Rev. Bruce Miller officiated. Burial was held July 8 at Mays Family Cemetery in Creston. Mrs. Stewart was born in Ashe County to Samuel and Emma May Stewart. She is survived by three brothers, Julius Stewart and Elmer Stewart, both of Creston, and Robert “R.E.” Stewart, Granite Falls; three daughters, Rosie Mains, Trade, Tenn., Mae Thomas, Mountain City, Tenn., and Jenetta Potter, Granite Falls; and several nieces and nephews. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Miles | Fred Grady | 6 Jul 2000 | Fred Grady Miles, age 91, of 1188 Camp Cheerio Rd., Glade Valley, N.C., died Thursday afternoon, July 6, 2000, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. He is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law: Margie and Dwaine Andrews of Sparta, N.C., Peggy and Glyce Hinshaw of Boonville, N.C., Betty and John Toliver of Glade Valley; three sons and two daughters-in-law: Alfred and Judith Miles; James and Judy Miles, and George Miles, all of Glade Valley; and sixteen grandchildren sixteen great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Woodruff Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Woodruff Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery Fund c/o Roger Williams, 236 Shawtown Rd., Glade Valley, N.C. 28627. | |
| Oliver | Ruth Oliver | 6 Jul 2000 | Ruth Oliver Creston Died: July 6, 2000 Ruth Oliver, 82, was remembered at funeral services held July 8 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Darrell Graybeal and Rev. Bruce Roten officiated. Graveside services were held July 9 at Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Oliver is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Dale and Sue Greer, Kernersville; a grandson, Gary Greer, Millers Creek; a granddaughter and her husband, Lisa Greer Eller and Rodney, Millers Creek; a great-granddaughter, Lindsay Eller, Millers Creek; a sister, Ina Mae Oliver, Creston; two brothers and one sister-in-law, Ned and Beulah Oliver, Creston, and Fred Oliver, Creston; and several nieces and nephews. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Holdaway | Edith Belle Campbell | 21 Dec 1921 | 7 Jul 2000 | Edith Belle Campbell Holdaway, 78, was remembered at funeral services held July 9 at Sandy Flats Baptist Church. Rev. George Berry and Rev. Max West officiated. Burial followed in the Blue Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Holdaway was born in Ashe County to John Campbell and Lessie McNeill Campbell. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; and a sister, Essie Woodie. She is survived by her husband, William Kenneth Holdaway; three sons, Kennie Holdaway, Virginia, Larry Holdaway, West Jefferson, and Lanny Holdaway, Wilmington; two daughters, Shirley Howard, Florida, and Brenda Dunlezy, Ohio; three half-brothers, Johnny Campbell, Delbert Campbell and Lionel Campbell, all of Lansing; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Rheumatoid Arthritis Foundation. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Poe | Sarah “Kathleen” | 28 Feb 1929 | 7 Jul 2000 | Sarah “Kathleen” Eller Poe, 71, was remembered at funeral services held July 10 at Healing Springs Baptist Church. Rev. Dean Watson, Rev. Herb Parunak, Rev. Bill Ballou and Rev. Kevin Jones officiated. Burial followed in the Healing Springs Church Cemetery. Mrs. Poe was born in Crumpler to Cleve and Ella Styke Poe. She was a member of the Healing Springs Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Clifton Poe; four daughters, Linda Blackburn, West Jefferson, Karen Shatley, Jeannie Gambill and Elaine Cox, all of Crumpler; one brother, Lee Eller, Crumpler; one sister, Marie Cox, Crumpler; seven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and one nephew. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Morgan | Shirley Blevins | 13 Jan 1945 | 7 Jul 2000 | Shirley Blevins Morgan, 55, was remembered at funeral services held July 10 at Trinity Hill Freewill Baptist Church. Rev. Jerry McClain and Rev. Carl Roland officiated. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Mrs. Morgan was preceded in death by her parents, A. Benton Blevins and Clemmie Severt Blevins; a brother, Elmer Benton Blevins; and a sister, Kathy Blevins. She is survived by her husband and best friend, James A. Morgan; one son, Scott Morgan and fiancee, Robbin Kerson; one daughter, Tiffany Morgan Greene and husband, Chris; three grandchildren, Megan Greene, Diamond Greene and Jacob Morgan, all of Nebo; four brothers, Marshall Blevins and wife, Barbara, Otis Blevins and wife, Gail, Douglas Blevins and wife, Teresa, and Mitchell Blevins and a friend, Barbara Boldman, all of Lenoir; three sisters, Norma Gilmer and husband, Jim, Morganton, Debbie Miller and husband, Jimmy, Jefferson, and Judy Laws, Lenoir, and a friend, Charles Bean; a number of nieces and nephews; and a wonderful church family at Trinity Hill Freewill Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to Trinity Hill Freewill Baptist Church, PO Box 520, Nebo, NC 28761. Pendry’s Funeral Home of Lenoir was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Shores | Ethel | 7 Jul 2000 | Ethel Wagoner Shores, age 79, of Cartersville, Georgia, and formerly of Sparta, NC, died Friday evening, July 7, 2000, at the Emory Medical Center in Cartersville, Georgia. She was the widow of Levi Shores. She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law: Judy and David Caudill of Woodstock, Georgia and Jane Stevens of Woodland Hills, California; four gGrandchildren and three great-grandchildren; three sisters: Elsie Joines of Sparta, NC, Clyde Edwards of Aberdeen, Md. and Rose Richardson of Old Fort, NC; and one brother: Charles C. (C.J.) Wagoner of Mt. Airy, NC. She was preceded in death by a brother: Bert Wagoner. Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday morning, July 11, 2000, at 11:00 AM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jess Higgins and Eld. Eugene Bennett officiating. Burial will follow in the Sparta Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday evening, July 10, 2000, from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Family and Friends will gather at the home of Dorcas Wagoner on Rivers Edge Road, Sparta, NC, following the Service. | |
| Snow | Katherine Bice | 7 Jul 2000 | Katherine Bice Snow, age 83, of Saltville, died Friday, July 7, 2000 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mrs. Snow was the widow of George Dayton Snow. She was of the Christian faith and a member of Mount Pleasant Union Church. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, James Dayton and Mary Ann Snow of Abingdon; two brothers, William G. “Bill” Bice of Marion and Thomas Bice of Aberdeen, Md.; one sister, Dorothy Hayden of Saltville; one granddaughter, Tara Snow; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Eva Hammond and Oliver Doane. Funeral services were conducted Monday, July 10, at 2 p.m. in Mount Pleasant Union Church with the Rev. Chuck Blevins officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Mabe | William R. “Bill” | 8 Jul 2000 | William R. “Bill” Mabe, age 61, died Saturday, July 8, 2000 at Asbury Center at Birdmont, Wytheville. He is survived by his wife, Gladie Stroupe Mabe of Seven Mile Ford; two brothers, Charles M. Mabe Sr., of Nottingham, Penn., and Hurley “June” Mabe of Marion; three sisters, Dorothy Martin of Roanoke, Bertha Reeves of Marion, and Helen Coley of Wytheville; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Tuesday, July 11, at 2 p.m. at Attoway Cemetery with the Rev. Wyndom Davidson officiating. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Quesenberry | Callie | 8 Jul 2000 | Callie Tilson Quesenberry, age 79, died Friday, July 8, 2000 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was the widow of Cyril Quesenberry. Survivors include two sons and daughters-in-law, James Clinton and Margaret E. Tilson of Baltimore, Md., and Clifford and Brenda G. Parsons Sr., of Independence; two sisters, Mattie Stoots Parsons of Marion, and Sadie Daily of West Point, Ky.; five grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; one special niece, Annie M. Osborne; a special friend, Joyce D. Stanger. Funeral services were conducted Monday, July 10, at 11 a.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Owens officiating. Burial followed in Roland Creek Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Timmons | Callie Mayre | 16 May 1923 | 9 Jul 2000 | Callie Mayre Timmons, age 77, died Sunday, July 9, 2000 at her home in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Mrs. Timmons was born May 16, 1923 in West Virginia, the daughter of the late Joseph S. and Mabel Sheaff Bonham. She retired in 1985 from Westinghouse in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. She was a member of Rock Bridge Baptist Church in Grayson County and was a World War II veteran having served in the Women”s Army Corp. in Virginia. She was also preceded in death by her twin sister, Hallie Bonham; one great-granddaughter, Bridget Sue Young; and one brother, Wayne Bonham. Surviving are her husband, Robert Timmons; three daughters, Mrs. Robert W. (Darlene Sue) Dible, Rising Sun, Ohio, Mrs. Dan (Lois M.) Southward, Upper Sandusky, Ohio, and Mrs. Frank (Colleen) Ulery, Marion, Ohio; one son, Jack L. Timmons, Santa Barbara, Calif.; two sisters, Hessie Nelson, Troutdale, and Alice Poole, Fries; three brothers, Paul Bonham, Winston-Salem, N.C., John Bonham, Westminster, S.C., and Victor Bonham, Marion; one sister-in-law, Hazel Bonham; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 13, at 11 a.m. in Stombaugh-Batton Funeral Home in Carey, Ohio with Pastor Ted Bonham officiating. Burial was in Oak Hill Cemetery in Upper Sandusky, Ohio. Military graveside rites were conducted. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Wyandot County, c/o Stombaugh-Batton Funeral Home, Carey, Ohio. Stombaugh-Batton Funeral Home in Carey, Ohio was in charge of arrangements. |
| Testerman | James Irvin “Jim” | 9 Jul 2000 | James Irvin “Jim” Testerman Sr., age 62, died Sunday, July 9, 2000 at his home in Konnarock. Mr. Testerman was born in Smyth County, the son of Dora Testerman of Konnarock and the late Arde Testerman. He was a U.S. Navy retired veteran, a master plumber from Arlington County Parks and Recreation and a member of AARP. He was of the Baptist faith. Surviving besides his mother are a daughter, Heidi Lin Taylor of Meadowview; three sons, James Irvin Testerman Jr., Virginia Beach, Scott Testerman, Front Royal, and Brian Keith Testerman, Aberdeen, Md.; six sisters, Marie Bowers, Naomi Stanberry and JoAnn Shumate, all of Konnarock, Rena Rees of Spotsylvania, Shirley Snider of Colonial Beach, and Phyllis Latham of Abingdon; one brother, Clifton Testerman of Chilhowie; 11 grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; his loving companion of 23 years, Lorene Stacey of Konnarock; her daughter, Betty J. Davis of Cartersville. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, July 11, at 1 p.m. in St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church of Konnarock with the Rev. Wiley Mayo officiating. Music was by David Johnson. Burial was in Laurel Valley Cemetery in Konnarock. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Pickett | George Thomas | 5 Jun 1946 | 10 Jul 2000 | George Thomas Pickett Jr., 54, was remembered at funeral services held July 12 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson. Rev. Tim Carver and Rev. Ron Griffith officiated. Entombment followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum of Prayer with military rites. Mr. Pickett was born in Taylor, Ark. to the late George T. and Margaret Marie Brown Pickett. He was a retired ironworker and an Army veteran of the Vietnam War. He is survived by his wife, Lenora Shaffer Pickett; one son and daughter-in-law, Joseph and Sharon Pickett, Aurora; two granddaughters, Candice Michelle and Samantha Jo Pickett; one brother, James Edward Pickett, Taylor, Ark.; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel and Gardens of Jefferson was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Smythers | Warren Dennis | 25 Aug 1955 | 10 Jul 2000 | Warren Dennis Smythers, 45, of Charlotte, N.C., formerly of Galax, died Monday, July 10, 2000, at his home. He was born Aug 25, 1955, in Roanoke to Eva Watson Smythers and Dennis Wiley Smythers. Survivors include his wife, Pamela Smythers of Charlotte; a son, Michael Smythers of Charlotte; and his mother, Eva Smythers of Galax. A funeral was held Thursday at Faith Covenant Church of God with burial in the Monta Vista Memory Gardens, Galax. The Rev. Fred Killman officiated. Memorials may be made in remembrance of Warren D. Smythers to Faith Covenant Church of God, 1148 N. Sharon Amity Road, Charlotte, N.C. 28211. McEwen Funeral Home in Charlotte was in charge of arrangements |
| Sheets | Chessie Mae | 10 Jul 2000 | Chessie Mae Sheets, age 76, died Monday, July 10, 2000 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Sheets was the widow of James Charlie Sheets Sr., and was preceded in death by one son, James Charlie Sheets Jr. Survivors include eight daughters and sons-in-law, Betty and Thomas Gibson, Cumberland Gap, Tenn., Margaret and Walter Blevins, Carolyn and Roy Russell, Joyce and J.R. Sexton, Sherri and Jason Nutter, all of Marion, Kathy and David Carrico, Martha and Jerry Creasy, all of Chilhowie, and Vickie and Lee Yates of Meadowview; two sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Resa Sheets of Rural Retreat, and Jimmy and Betty Sheets of Atkins; five half sisters; two half brothers; 24 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Thursday, July 13, at 11 a.m. in Barnett”s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jerry Creasy officiating. Burial followed in South Fork Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Poole | Howard Steele | 17 May 1918 | 11 Jul 2000 | Howard Steele Poole, 82, of Staunton, died Tuesday, July 11, 2000, at Augusta Medical Center. He was born May 17, 1918, in Grayson County to William C. and Callie Moore Poole. He was preceded in death by his wife, Grace Lowe Poole. Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Howard S. Poole Jr., and Brenda Poole of Roanoke, and William L. Poole of Grottoes; five daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia and Marshall Chittum of Waynesboro, Linda and Daniel Quick of Stuarts Draft, Janis and Alan Keith of North Carolina, Elaine and Ronnie Ellinger of Chesapeake and Judy and Randy Howard of Fishersville; 16 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and a special friend from General Electric, Robert Proffitt. A funeral was held Thursday at Waynesboro Chapel of Reynolds Funeral Home with burial in the Augusta memorial Park. The Rev. James Chappell officiated. |
| Gross | James Ronald “Ronnie” | 11 Jul 2000 | James Ronald “Ronnie” Gross, age 36, died Tuesday, July 11, 2000 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Survivors include his father, Marion Marvin “Bud” Gross of Hampton; two brothers, John Tyler Gross of Hampton, and Marion Marvin Gross III of Atkins; five sisters, Susie Lutress, Tomica Lutress, Jessica Lutress, Thea Heathcock, Rotanna Gross; two daughters, Victoria Gross and Jennifer Gross; a special friend, Regina Thomas; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Friday, July 14, at 11 a.m. in Middle Fork Cemetery with the Rev. E.B. Ford officiating. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Stinson | Richard Brantley | 11 Jul 2000 | Richard Brantley Stinson Sr., age 54, died Tuesday, July 11, 2000 at his home in Mebane, N.C. Mr. Stinson was born in Clovis, N. Mex., the son of Clinard Brantley Stinson and the late Bertha Jane Reynolds Stinson. He was a retired mechanic for Southern Bell and was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran. Surviving are his wife, Rita Crigger Stinson, of the home; two sons, Richard Dean Stinson, Hillsborough, N.C., and David Lee Stinson, of the home; his father, Clinard B. Stinson, Marion; one sister, Kathy Davis, Hillsborough, N.C.; one granddaughter. Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 14, at 2 p.m. in McClure Funeral Home Chapel in Mebane, N.C., with the Rev. Charles Fleshman, associate pastor of First Baptist Church of Mebane, officiating. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. McClure Funeral Service in Mebane, N.C., was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wolfe | Agnes | 11 Jul 2000 | Agnes Cornelia Wolfe, age 98, of 2416 Nile Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Tuesday morning, July 11, 2000, at her home. She is survived by a brother: Luther Wolfe of Martinsville, Va.; and a sister; Mary Wolfe. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Woodruff Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral services at the Funeral Home. | |
| Blevins | Harold Danny | 12 Jul 2000 | Harold Danny Blevins, age 48, died Wednesday, July 12, 2000 in the Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tenn., after a 19 year battle with kidney disease. Mr. Blevins was a lifelong resident of Smyth County, a member of Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church and also attended Russell’s Chapel. He was a member of the 1970 State championship football team in Chilhowie and attended Virginia Highlands Community College and Emory & Henry College. Mr. Blevins was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had worked as the Sporting Goods Manager at Walmart. Mr. Blevins was preceded in death by his father, Harold Preston Blevins. Surviving are his devoted wife, Janie Blevins; one daughter and son-in-law, Jill and Brandon Eddy, Marion; his mother, Jeanette K. Blevins, Chilhowie; his grandmother, Lennie H. Keesee, Chilhowie; his brother, Ronnie Wayne Blevins, Chilhowie; mother and father-in-law, Katherine and Richard Williams, Sugar Grove; special friends, Herman and Pam Cress and Diana and Gerald Powers; several nieces, nephews, brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, and many, many friends. Funeral services were held Friday, July 14, at 2 p.m. in Bradley”s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Herman Cress officiating. Interment followed in the Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church Cemetery with military honors being rendered by the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial donations may be made to the Smyth County Dialysis Emergency Fund, 1154 Snider St., Marion, VA 24354. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Gilbert | Clay James | 15 Sep 1916 | 13 Jul 2000 | Clay James Gilbert, 83, was remembered at funeral services held July 16 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Bruce Roten, Rev. Tommy Dollar and Rev. Joe McClure officiated. Burial followed in the Lewis Cemetery. Mr. Gilbert was born in Ashe County to Doug and Suzanne Vanover Gilbert. He worked for the NCDOT on the road crew. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Jones Gilbert of the home; a step-son, Lee L. Lewis, West Jefferson; a step-daughter, Martha Avery, Greenville, S.C.; and three step-granddaughters. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Jones | Curtis E. | 5 Mar 1923 | 13 Jul 2000 | Curtis E. Jones, 77, of Woodlawn, died Thursday, July 13, 2000, at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax. He was born March 5, 1923, in Carroll County to William Guy Jones and Mollie Daugherty Jones. Survivors include his wife, Imogene H. Jones of the home; four daughters and sons-in-law, Mary and Joe Sauer of Charlotte, N.C., Molly and Roger Hill of Woodlawn, and Shelby and Mitch Leonard and Nora and John Willis, all of Galax; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Curtis and Sherry Jones and Claron Wayne “C.W.” Jones, all of Johnson City, Tenn., and Tim and Tracy Jones of Galax; one brother, Howard C. Jones of Galax; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three stepgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Sunday at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home with burial in the Oakland Cemetery. The Revs. Robert Lanter, Fred Rakes and Randy Morris officiated. Military rites were conducted by Hillsville VFW Post 1115. |
| Barker | Gordon L. | 30 Jan 1942 | 13 Jul 2000 | Gordon L. Barker, 58, of Sparta, N.C., Glade Valley Road, died Thursday, July 13, 2000, at Alleghany Memorial Hospital, Sparta. He was born Jan. 30, 1942, in Wilkes County, N.C., to William Edward and Hattie Hurley Barker. Survivors include his wife, Janice Suitt Barker of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law, Becky and Joey Parsons of Deep Gap, N.C., and Sheila and Saul Peredes of Ennice, N.C.; three sister and a brother- in-law, Grace and J.T. McMillian of Boone, N.C., Zona Killon of Newport News, and Norma Miller of Louisiana; and four grandchildren. A funeral was held Saturday at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with burial in the Howell Hill Cemetery, Ashe County, N.C. The Revs. Larry Peak and Wade Ivey officiated.Memorial contributions may be made to the family at P.O. Box 1226, Sparta, N.C., 28675 for funeral expenses. |
| Brown | Sally Colvard Bledsoe | 13 Jul 2000 | Sally Colvard Bledsoe Brown, age 92, a native of Alleghany County, formely residing at 211 Choate Avenue, Sparta, North Carolina, died Thursday evening, July 13, 2000, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She was the last of the seven children born to Jesse Ransom and Dema Colvard Bledsoe. After graduating from Glade Valley High School in 1927 and becoming certified as a beautician, she pursued several vocations in related fields. Employed by the Wella Corporation, manufacturer of beauty parlor equipment and supplies in New York City, she was able to travel widely as a national representative . As such, she experienced adventures which for the 1930’s were rare for a woman. Her travel series “Touring the Good Old U.S.A.” published in the in the Alleghany Times, documented these experiences. Original poetry and paintings leave a legacy which mark her creative personality. She leaves a host of friends and relatives whose affectionate memories insure that this special life will be missed, but not forgotten. She is survived by several nieces and nephews: Mr. Jim Andrews, Mr. Joseph Andrews and Mr. Duke Bledsoe, Sparta, Mr. Sidney Bledsoe, Elkton, Md., Mr. Thomas Bledsoe, Newark, Del., Mr. Byron Bledsoe, Merietta, Ga., Mr. Baxter Bledsoe, Jonesboro, Tenn., Mrs. Robert Cogswell, Charlotte, N.C., Mrs. Dewey Davidson, Winston-Salem, N.C. and Mrs. Rufus E. Lawrence, Tarboro, N.C. A graveside service will be held at Sparta Cemetery, Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m., with Rev. Phillip Pogue officiating. Arrangements are by Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Petty | Lillian | 13 Jul 2000 | Lillian Petty, age 77, of 273 Independence Road, Sparta, NC, died Thursday evening, July 13, 2000, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, NC. She is survived by Two daughters: Pat McMillan of Sparta, NC and Judith Horney of Statesville, NC; four sons: Frank Miller of High Point, NC, Wayne Miller of Laytonsville, Md., Hugh Miller of Laurel Springs, NC and Johnny Lovelace of Piney Creek, NC; and twelve grandchildren. Funeral Services will be conducted Sunday, July 16, 2000, at 2:00 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Eric Miller and Rev. Jimmy Hopson officiating. Burial will follow in the Prathers Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, NC. Flowers will be appreciated or Memorial contributions may be made to the Alleghany County Council on Aging Meals on Wheels, P.O. Box 416, Sparta, NC 28675. | |
| Sheffey | William Foster | 13 Jul 2000 | William Foster Sheffey, age 80, died Thursday, July 13, 2000 in Indian Path Hospital in Kingsport, Tenn. Mr. Sheffey was a custodian at the Bank of Marion and a security guard at Blue Ridge Job Corp for many years. He was a member of the Marion VFW Post 4667 and a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Army. Mr. Sheffey was a beloved people person and appreciated all the kindness he received from the community. He is survived by his ex-wife, Ardenia Cecil Sheffey of Cleveland, Ohio; one son and daughter- in-law, Lewis and Phyllis Sheffey of Marion; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Joyce and William Briggs, Martha Jane Sheffey, Deloris and Allan Lunkins, all of Cleveland, Ohio; two sisters, Roslyn Graham of Newark, Del., and Pauline Anderson of Marion; nine grandchildren 20 great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 16, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with burial in Round Hill Cemetery where military rites will be conducted by the Marion VFW Post 4667. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Seaver- Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Talley | Charles F. “Pug” | 13 Jul 2000 | Charles F. “Pug” Talley Jr., age 57, died Thursday, July 13, 2000 at his home in Saltville. Mr. Talley was retired from H.S. Williams after 33 years. Surviving are his wife, Maxine G. Talley, Saltville; one son, Charles F. Talley III, Saltville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Betty Jo and Frank Stanley, Glade Spring, and Rosetta and Michael Beverly, Chilhowie; his mother, Vivian H. Talley, Saltville; one brother, Fred Talley, Elkhart, Ind.; one sister, Dorothy King, Lebanon; four grandchildren, Heather Rose Stanley, M.J. Beverly, Austin Stanley, and Dalton Beverly; several nieces and nephews including special niece, Vickie Talley and special nephew, Jeff Talley. Funeral services were conducted Friday, July 14, at 8 pm. at the Valley View Assembly of God with the Rev. Bill Delp, the Rev. James Robbins, and the Rev. Dennis Banks officiating. Graveside services will be conducted today, July 15, at 11 a.m. at the Henderson Family Cemetery in Poor Valley. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Virginia”s Hospice Care, 308 Hickory Ave., Rural Retreat, VA 24368. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Shaffner | Dorothy Faye | 17 Mar 1931 | 14 Jul 2000 | Dorothy Faye Shaffner, 69, of Fries, died Friday, July 14, 2000, at Twin County Regional Hospital. She was born March 17, 1931, in Grayson County to William McKinley Shores and Thelma Pugh. Survivors include a daughter, Trudy Jones of Fries; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Danny and Barbara Shaffner and Timmy and Ann Shaffner, all of Fries, and Jim Shaffner of Galax; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Betty and Harland Campbell of Greensboro, N.C., and Bill and Wilma Shores of Galax; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Monday at Fries United Methodist Church with burial in the Fries Cemetery. The Rev. Fred Jennings officiated. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Church | James Paul | 14 Jul 2000 | James Paul Church, age 59, of 611 Grandview Drive, Sparta, NC, died Friday, July 14, 2000, in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. He is survived by his wife: Barbara Kennen Church of the Home; his mother: Verna Ferguson Church of Sparta, NC; a foster son and wife: Ronnie and Crystal Woodie of Glade Valley, NC; and a foster granddaughter: Amber Woodie of Glade Valley, NC. Memorial Services will be held on Tuesday, July 17, 2000, at 1:00 PM, at the Sparta First Baptist Church with the Dr. Jim Pollard officiating. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home, however, friends may call at the home at 611 Grandview Drive at any time. | |
| Porter | Virginia | 14 Jul 2000 | Virginia Echols Porter, age 89, of Chilhowie, died Friday, July 14, 2000 at Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Porter was a retired teacher of 36 years at the Riverside Elementary School. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Sanders Porter. She was also preceded in death by one sister, Ruth Echols and one brother, Neal Echols, both of Chilhowie. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Roger Sturgill of Chilhowie; two sons and daughter-in-law, Ellis Porter of Chilhowie, and Mike and Lola Porter of Flatridge; one granddaughter, Debra Sturgill of Chilhowie; one twin brother and sister-in-law, Vance and Viola Echols of Chilhowie; several nieces and nephews; a special friend, Sarah Brown of Marion. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, July 16, at 2 p.m. at the Riverside Baptist Church in Chilhowie with the Rev. Armand Jalbert officiating. Burial will follow at Riverside Cemetery. Friends may call at Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie from 7 to 9 tonight, July 15. In lieu of flowers the family requests memorials be made to the Riverside Baptist Church, 127 Redstone Road, Chilhowie, VA 24319. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Reeves | Lottie D. | 14 Jul 2000 | Lottie D. Reeves, age 87, died Friday, July 14, 2000 in Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home. She was the widow of Everett C. Reeves. Surviving are one daughter, Ruth Bozant of Goose Creek, S.C.; four sons, Alfred Reeves, Herbert L. Reeves, Charlie “Carson” Reeves and Joe Dale Reeves, all of Marion; three sisters, Masie Jennings, Greenville, Tenn., Etta Jane DeBord, Abingdon, and Virdie Dempsey of Marion; one brother, Lewis Dempsey of Chilhowie; 17 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Monday, July 17, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Eller and the Rev. David Neitch officiating. Burial followed in Rowland Creek Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Dotson | James Thomas, Sr. | 31 Jul 1914 | 15 Jul 2000 | James Thomas Dotson Sr., 85 James Thomas Dotson Sr., 85, of West Chester Pa., formerly of Cliffview Community, died Saturday, July 15, 2000, at the Chester County Hospital in Pennsylvania. He was born in Carroll County, July 31, 1914. He served his county in the U.S. Army, World War II, receiving a Purple Heart and Silver Star. His wife, Donna Bullion Dotson, and his parents, Charles Summers Dotson and Betty Ann “Bessie” Cox Dotson, preceded him in death. He is survived by two daughters, Patricia L. Wilson of West Chester and Ellie Keaton of Stanleytown; three sons, James Thomas Dotson Jr., of Randleman, N.C., Howard “Dale” Dotson of Parkesburg, Pa., and Jerry Lee Doston of West Chester; two sisters, Helen Rosenberger of Shenandoah and Lucille Rippey of Galax; 16 grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; one great- great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home with burial in the Galax City Cemetery. The Rev. Robert L. Adams will officiate |
| Bowman | Paul Edward | 15 Jul 2000 | Paul Edward Bowman, 61, of Fancy Gap, died Saturday, July 15, 2000, at his home. Survivors include his wife, Lurene Willard Bowman of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law, Edward and B.J. Bowman of Cana, John and Tammy Bowman of Flat Rock, N.C., and Allen and Rhonda Bowman of Woodlawn; four daughters and three sons-in-law, Debra Alderman, Paulette and Jimmy Beasley, and Loretta and Mark Stout, all of Hillsville, and Kim and Tony Stockner of Fancy Gap; his mother, Clara Bowman of Mount Airy, N.C.; five brothers and four sisters-in-law, Harold Bowman of Cana, Gray and June Bowman, Tim and Barbara Bowman, Ted and Pam Bowman and Ricky and Lynn Bowman, all of Ararat; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Carlene and Johnny Cain and Velda and Bill Marshall, all of Ararat, and Lucille and Vestal Hooker of Stoneville, N.C.; and 10 grandchildren. A funeral was held Tuesday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home with burial in the Willard Family Cemetery. The Revs. Edward Bowman, Earvin Gallimore and Homer Bowman officiated. | |
| Barker | Gladys M. “Granny” | 15 Jul 2000 | Gladys “”Granny”” M. Barker, 85, was remembered at funeral services held July 18 at Nottingham Missionary Baptist Church. Rev. Gary S. Moore, Rev. Jim Roland and Rev. Chester Halstead officiated. Burial followed in the church cemetery in Nottingham, Pa. Mrs. Barker was born in West Jefferson to the late Saul and Jeanie Dolinger Howell. She was a homemaker, a member of the Oxford Senior Center in Oxford, Pa., a member of the XYZ Club in Oxford, Pa. and a member of the Audubon Society. She was also a member of the Nottingham Missionary Baptist Church in Nottingham, Pa. where she was a member of the Women”s Missionary Group. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wiley J. Barker; her parents; two sons, Eugene D. Barker and Lloyd Lee Barker. She is survived by six sons, Kyle W. Barker and wife, Doris A. Barker, Alvin B. Barker and wife, Julia L. Barker and David L. Barker, all of Nottingham, Pa., Paul R. Barker and wife, Carol Barker, Craigford, Ala., Jimmy M. Barker and wife, Alice F. Barker, Kirkwood, Pa. and Owen R. Barker (Ret. US Army M.S.G.) and wife, Sandra K. Barker, Brandon, Miss.; five daughters, Lasco Jo Monroe, Elkton, Va., Shirley F. Campbell and husband, Stanley, Conowingo, Md., Sandra K. Ham and husband, Robert N., Strasburg, Pa., Becky Miner and husband, Gary, Reading, Pa. and Patricia A. McCoury and husband, Ronald, Quarryville, Pa.; 32 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Grace Little, wife of Larry Little, Warrensville. Memorials may be made to the A.L.S. Association, Hershey Medical Center, Hershey, PA 17033. Edward L. Collins Funeral Home Inc. of Oxford, Pa. was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Blevins | Katherine A. | 15 Jul 2000 | Katherine A. Blevins, age 83, of Saltville, died Saturday, July 15, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Blevins was the widow of Eli Blevins. Surviving are two sons, Cecil Blevins and Billy Blevins, both of Saltville; two daughters, Edith Thomas and Mary Pauley, both of Saltville; four sisters, Stella Harry and Nellie Cregger, both of Tazewell, Mary Harry of North Carolina and Martha Holmes of Richlands; nine grandchildren; several nieces and nephews including a special niece, Nellie Stillwell. Funeral services were conducted Monday, July 17, at 2 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Mark Totten officiating. Burial was in Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Dix | Patricia “Pat” | 15 Jul 2000 | Patricia “Pat” Dix, age 61, died Saturday, July 15, 2000 at her home in Atkins. Mrs. Dix was an active member of the Grace United Methodist Church. She was an avid bowler and had many special bowling friends whom she loved. She is survived by her husband, Russell Dix, Atkins; two daughters and sons-in-law, Diana and Jim Armstrong, Atkins, and Terri and Mike Harris, Christiansburg; one son and daughter-in- law, John and Lisa Dix, Bowling Green, Ky.; one brother, Robert Lawrence, Marion; one brother-in-law and sister-in-law, bob and Ann Dix of Marion; six grandchildren, Russ Dix, Matt Dix and Jeff Dix, all of Bowling Green, Ky., Alesia Crewey and Makinsey Armstrong, both of Atkins, and Michael Harris, Christiansburg; a special niece, Karla Starkey of Sevierville, Tenn. Funeral services were held Tuesday, July 18, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Aubrey Whitlow officiating. Entombment followed in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Grace United Methodist Church, 720 Grace St., Marion, VA 24354 or the American Cancer Society, c/o Lynn Manweiler, 448 Cummings St., #350, Abingdon, VA 24210. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lomans | Alvin Berkley, Sr. | 15 Jul 2000 | 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. | |
| Combs | Sandra Michelle Bridgeman | 17 Jul 2000 | Sandra Michelle Bridgeman Combs, age 30, died Monday, July 17, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She is survived by one daughter, Kimberly Combs of Rural Retreat; one son, Robert Thomas of Rural Retreat; her parents, Jimmy and Toni Bridgeman of Sugar Grove; one sister, Cindy Combs of Marion; one brother, Gerald Bridgeman of Marion; her grandmother, Alice Hutton of Atkins; her grandfather, Walter J. Bridgeman of Marion; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, July 20, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Zachary B. Thomas officiating. Burial will follow in Wassum Cemetery in Atkins. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Crabtree | Glenn Holmes | 17 Jul 2000 | Glenn Holmes Crabtree, age 78, died Monday, July 17, 2000 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Crabtree was a retired coal miner and farmer and lived most of his life in the Rich Valley Community. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and attended Chatham Hill First Church of God in Rich Valley. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Beatrice Sanders Crabtree; one son, Michael Crabtree, Marion; one daughter, Mrs. Ronnie “Glenna” Bullins, Marion; two sisters, Bertha Carter of Rich Valley and Lessie McGoldrick of Albuquerque, N. M.; one brother, Fred Crabtree, Rich Valley; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. tonight, July 19, at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Bob Shupe and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 till 8 tonight, just prior to the service. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday, July 20, at 11 a.m. at the Ridgedale Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Creed | Ronnie | 19 Jul 2000 | Ronnie Creed, 86, of Baltimore, Md., formerly of Independence, died Wednesday, July 19, 2000, at Baltimore. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Juanita and Jim Moon of Hopewell, Ruth and Frank Robinson of Baltimore, Md., and Hazel and Bronson Jones of Independence; two half brothers and a spouse, Dan Creed of Galax and Paul and Ruby Norman of Winston- Salem, N.C.; three half sisters, Helen Black of Clemmons, N.C., Blanche Loweman and Mary Green, both of Thomasville, N.C.; 11 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral and burial were held Monday in Baltimore, Md. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Jackson | Ira Mike | 19 Jul 2000 | Ira Mike Jackson, age 57, of Glade Spring, died Wednesday, July 19, 2000 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Surviving are his wife, Ella Mae Holmes; three sons, Wade Jackson of Marion, Nick Jackson of Rich Valley, and Michael Jackson of Saltville; one daughter, Teresa Johnson of Glade Spring; one brother, Harmon Jackson of Meadowview; four sisters, Janie Taylor and Marie Snead, both of Meadowview, Lola Brown of Chilhowie, and Bert Dancy of Glade Spring; seven grandchildren; one great-grandchild. A memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the family to help defray funeral expenses. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Roberts | Martha Jane | 19 Jul 2000 | Martha Jane Roberts, age 59, died Wednesday, July 19, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. A lifelong resident of Smyth County, Mrs. Roberts was the daughter of the late Mack and Mary Heath Eller. Surviving are her stepmother, Stella Eller Riley of Bristol; two sisters, Linda Bernice Slagle and Ida Carol Hutchins, both of Bristol, Tenn.; one stepbrother, Paul Haga of Bristol; several nieces and nephews; special friend, Alvin Tolbert of Marion. Graveside services were conducted Friday, July 21, at 2 p.m. in Greenwood Cemetery in Alvarado with the Rev. Mark Baumgardner officiating. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sanders | Rose Fowlkes | 19 Jul 2000 | Rose Fowlkes Sanders, age 101, of 179 Combs Street, Sparta, NC, died Wednesday morning, July 19, 2000 at the Sunbridge Health Care Center in Sparta. She was the widow of Jeff Sanders. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law: June and Ted Heyn of Willis, Texas; three nieces: Elaine Rector of Sparta, NC, Reba Osborne of Piney Creek, NC and Wilma Manson of Asheville, NC; and two nephews: Terry and John Kennedy both of Sparta, NC. Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday afternoon, July 22, 2000, at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial to follow in the Shiloh Cemetery. The friends will receive friends one hour prior to the Funeral Services at the Funeral Home. | |
| Musick | Henderson | 19 Apr 1938 | 20 Jul 2000 | Henderson Musick, 62, of Independence, a resident of Blue Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center, Galax, died Thursday, July 20, 2000, at the center. He was born April 19, 1938, in Cleveland, to Tivis Musick and Ollis Sutherland Musick. Survivors include his mother, Ollis S. Musick of Independence; two sisters, Margie Spencer of Rugby and Annie Fouriner of Manchester, N.H.; five brothers, Utah Musick of Swanee, Tenn., Casey Musick and Davis Musick, both of Troutdale, Grady Musick and Brady Musick, both of Independence; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Aug. 6 at 11 a.m. at the Musick Family Cemetery, Cleveland, with the Rev. Cecil Musick officiating. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Crouse | Rocy C. | 20 Jul 2000 | Roy C. Crouse, age 75, died Thursday, July 20, 2000 at his home in Marion. Mr. Crouse was preceded in death by two brothers, Robert Lee “Bud” Crouse and Ray Crouse. He had worked as a body man at Holston Motor Company for many years, then operated his own shop for over 20 years. He is survived by his wife, Joan Crouse of Marion; five sisters, Bonnie Hinchey of Meadowview, Betty Trivette and Joan Sproles, both of Bristol, Nancy McCallister of Atkins, and Lila Brooks of Marion; seven brothers, Paul Crouse of Marion, Earl Crouse, Edward Crouse, Harold Crouse, Buford Crouse and Robert Crouse, all of Chilhowie, and Larry Crouse of Sugar Grove; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, July 22, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Pastor Neal Johnson officiating. Entombment will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wyatt | Racheal Ann | 20 Jul 2000 | Racheal Ann Wyatt, age 47, died Thursday, July 20, 2000 at her home in Marion. Miss Wyatt was employed by Capital Graphics in Lanham, Md. She is survived by her parents, Raleigh and Louise Wyatt of Marion; one daughter, Kimberly Wyatt of Marion; three grandchildren, Michelle Lang, Nicole Malley and William Ellis; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 23, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Donald Wyatt officiating. Burial will follow in Cleghorn Valley Baptist Church Cemetery in Chilhowie. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the Funeral Home. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Young | Betty | 20 Jul 2000 | Betty Gray Young, age 63, died Thursday, July 20, 2000. She was preceded in death by her mother, Jettie Anderson Young, and her father, Oscar M. Young. She is survived by two sisters and a brother-in-law, Cletia and Glenn Moore and Anna L. Young, all of Marion; two aunts, Wave Anderson and Minnie Berry; nieces and nephews, Brenda Moore Boone, Glen and Gerri Moore, Mark and Patty Moore, all of Marion, Bobby and Kathy Sullivan of Troutdale, Bradley and Cindy Moore of Repton, Ala.; 11 great- nieces and nephews; seven great-great-nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, July 22, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Charles DeHart officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. | |
| Davis | Ruby Meadows | 12 Jun 1918 | 21 Jul 2000 | Ruby Meadows Davis, 82, of Lewistown, Pa., formerly of Bland County, died Friday, July 21, 2000, at Lewistown, Pa. She was born June 12, 1918, in Bland County to Albert T. Meadows and Laura Millirona Meadows. She was the widow of Norma H. Davis. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Irene and Ralph Roope of Pulaski, Faye and David Webb of Lewistown and Eunice and Frank Bartlett of Galax; two sisters, Audrey Nuckolls of Pulaski and Juanita Melton of Dublin; a brother, Miller C. Meadows of Dublin; nine grandchildren; 19 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. A memorial graveside service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. at the Goshen Cemetery, Bland County, with the Rev. Lawrence Nuckolls officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that memorials be made to the Goshen Cemetery Fund, H-C Box 110, Dublin, Va. 24084. Steven Funeral Home in Pulaski was in charge of arrangements. |
| McNeill | Edna Dillard | 15 May 1924 | 21 Jul 2000 | Edna Dillard McNeill, 76, was remembered at funeral services held July 24 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Rev. Russell Sheets, Elder Paul Williams and Rev. Benny Roten officiated. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. Mrs. McNeill was born in Ashe County to William and Carrie Miller Dillard. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Iron McNeill. She is survived by three sons, Earl McNeill and Rev. Kirby McNeill, both of West Jefferson, and Elder James McNeill, Crumpler; one daughter, Mary M. Barker, West Jefferson; two brothers, Tommy Dillard, West Jefferson, and Wade Dillard, Booneville; three sisters, Ethel Miller and Agnes Johnson, both of West Jefferson, and Sally Foard, Statesville; four grandchildren, one great-grandchild, one step-grandchild and one step-great-grandchild; and numerous nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor”s choice. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Christian | Grace Lorraine Palmer | 21 Jul 2000 | Grace Lorraine Palmer Christian, age 87, died Friday, July 21, 2000 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. Mrs. Christian was the widow of Charlie Howard Christian. Surviving are two daughters, Betty C. Peake, Atkins, and Sue C. Dolinger, Marion; one son, Dennis E. Christian, Salem; two brothers, Luther Palmer, Virginia Beach, and Bill Palmer, DeLand, Fla.; two sons-in-law, James Kenneth Peake, Atkins, and Earl Dolinger, Marion; one daughter-in-law, Norma R. Christian, Salem; eight grandchildren; 23 great- grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, July 23, at 2 p.m. in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Burial was in the Middle Fork Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Richardson | Wanda | 2 Feb 1918 | 22 Jul 2000 | Wanda Reedy Richardson, 82, of Mouth of Wilson, the Rugby Community, died Saturday, July 22, 2000, at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax. She was the widow of Frank Richardson. She was born Feb 2, 1918, in Rugby to Orren Monroe Reedy and Ollie M. Hall. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Imogene and Welch DeBoard of Galax; two sons and a daughter- in-law, Stanley and Nona Richardson and Don Richardson, all of Mouth of Wilson; a sister, Sylvia Henderson of Mouth of Wilson; eight grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. A funeral was held Monday at Corinth Baptist Church, Rugby, with burial in the Corinth Cemetery. The Revs. Doug Halsey and Rex Hall officiated. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Corinth Cemetery, c/o Don Richardson, 2247 Rugby Rd., Mouth of Wilson, Va. 24363; or Rugby Rescue Squad, 1845 Rugby Road, Mouth of Wilson, Va. 24363. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Eggers | William F. “Bill” | 19 Aug 1919 | 22 Jul 2000 | William F. “Bill” Eggers, 81, was remembered at funeral services held July 25 at New River Baptist Church. Rev. Mike Grubb and Rev. Fred Jennings officiated. Burial followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Eggers was born in Watauga County to Roy and Maude South Eggers. He served in the U.S. Army during World War II and was a decorated veteran. He served as a deacon at New River Baptist Church where he was a member. He is survived by his wife, Mildred Jean Elliott Eggers; two sons, Bill Eggers Jr., Grassy Creek, and Jim Eggers, California; one daughter, Anne DuVall, Indian Harbor Beach, Fla.; one brother, Shaw Eggers, Mobile, Ala.; and seven grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Gideon”s International, PO Box 993, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Bourne | John Alfred | 17 Aug 1932 | 22 Jul 2000 | John Alfred Bourne, 67, of Fries, died Saturday, July 22, 2000, at his home. He was born Aug. 17, 1932, in Carroll County to James Roy Bourne and Ada Sumner Bourne. Survivors include his wife, Oneta Shaffner Bourne of Fries; a son, Gary Bourne of Fries; a daughter and son-in-law, Debra Bourne Coulter and Mike Coulter of Lynchburg; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Clarence Bourne and Peggy Bourne of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Leroy Bourne and Patsy Bourne of Fries; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Monday at Mount Hope United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Military rites were conducted by Hillsville VFW Post 1115 and Masonic rites were conducted by Oldtown Lodge 68. The Revs. Fred Jennings and Rance Edwards officiated. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Cahill | Carl M. “Bill” | 22 Jul 2000 | Carl M. “Bill” Cahill, age 78, of Saltville, died Saturday, July 22, 2000 in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Mr. Cahill was a retired employee of the Town of Saltville and a U.S. Army veteran. Surviving are five sisters, Frances McGhee, Saltville, Louise Peake, Nancy Tuggle, both of Marion, Nellie Heath, Rural Retreat, and Doris Frye, Meadowview; two brothers, Joe Cahill, Saltville, and Allen Cahill, Glade Spring; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, July 24, at 2 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Wade Kestner officiating. Burial followed in the Elizabeth Cemetery with the Saltville VFW Post 7328 conducting military rites. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| McMillian | G.W. | 22 Jul 2000 | G.W. McMillian, 50, of Fancy Gap, died Saturday, July 22, 2000, at his home. Survivors include his father, Lester McMillian of Fancy Gap; and four brothers and three sisters-in- law, Jimmy and Brenda McMillian and Roger and Carol McMillian, all of Galax, Charles and Sandra McMillian of Hillsville and Michael McMillian of Fancy Gap. A funeral was held Tuesday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home with burial in the Gladesboro Cemetery. The Revs. Clarence Marshall and Eugene Cassell officiated. | |
| Bare | Donald “Buddy” | 23 Jul 2000 | Donald (Buddy) Bare, age 71, of 112 Rector Road, Ennice, NC, died Sunday, July 23, 2000, in the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. He is survived by his wife: Shirley Bare of the home; one son and daughter-in-law: Donald and Kathy Bare of Clintwood, Va; one grandchild: Chad Bare of Clintwood, Va.; his mother: Mrs. Raye Bare of Laurel Springs, NC; two brothers: Richard Bare of Baltimore, Md. and Jerry Bare of Laurel Springs, NC; and two sisters: Gloria Voss of Iowa and Jacqueline Atwood of Ennice, NC. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, July 26, 2000, at 2:00 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Bare Cemetery in Ashe County, NC. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, NC. | |
| Flanagan | Mary Beatrice Cregger | 23 Jul 2000 | Mary Beatrice Cregger Flanagan, 67, of Austinville, died Sunday, July 23, 2000, at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax. She was born in Smyth County to William Joel and Maggie Jane Cregger. She was the widow of James T. Flanagan. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Edward Wardwell of Hillsville; three grandchildren; one brother, Robert L. Cregger of Kingsville, Md.; her mother-in-law, Lena Flanagan Blevins of Bel Air, Md.; a special niece; a special nephew; and several other nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held today, Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Beasley Cemetery with the Rev. Russell Payne officiating. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hoover | Bernice Holbrook | 23 Jul 2000 | Bernice Holbrook Hoover, age 93, of 3064 Air Bellows Gap Road, Sparta, NC, died Sunday, July 23, 2000, at the home of her brother, Colonel Holbrook at 39 Holbrook Way in Sparta, NC. She is survived by one brother and sister-in-law: Colonel and Marie Holbrook of Sparta; one sister: Blanche Brady of Chatham, Mass.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, July 26, 2000, at 4:00 PM at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial to follow in the Double Creek Cemetery in Wilkes County. Rev. Ralph Smith, Elder Roy Houser will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta and at other times at the home of Colonel Holbrook, 39 Holbrook Way, Sparta, NC. | |
| Saunders | Melba Louise | 23 Jul 2000 | Melba Louise Saunders Richlands, Va. Died: July 23, 2000 Melba Louise Saunders, 36, was remembered at funeral services held July 25 at the Mountain View Independent Methodist Church in Creston. Rev. Frank Woods officiated. Burial followed in the Roark Family Cemetery in Creston. Mrs. Saunders was born in Avery County to the late Orville Roark and Jake and Mary Osborne Roark of Mountain City, Tenn. She attended The Lily of the Valley Church. She was preceded in death by her father; and one brother, Charles Roark. She is survived by her mother; her husband, Mike Saunders; two sisters, Edith McNeill, Creston, and Iva McNeil, Boomer; two step-brothers, Tommy Roark and Dean Roark, both of Mountain City, Tenn.; and one step-sister, Helen Horn, Mountain City, Tenn. Singleton Funeral Service in Cedar Bluff, Va. was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Shortt | James D. “Jimmy” | 23 Jul 2000 | James D. “Jimmy” Shortt, age 65, of Saltville, died Sunday, July 23, 2000 at the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Shortt was preceded in death by his parents, John Henry and Hattie Shortt; two brothers, Eugene Arthur Shortt and John Henry Shortt Jr. Surviving are his wife, Betty Shortt; one son, James D. “Bo” Shortt Jr., Chocowinity, N.C.; one daughter, Lisa Marie Lyon, Harrisburg, Ill.; one brother, Joe Dan Shortt, Georgia; one sister, Sue Ellen “Sis” Parker, Ulyee, Fla.; five grandchildren, Brooke, Madison, Blake, Lydia, Chloe. Graveside services will be conducted today, July 26, at 11 a.m. at the Elizabeth Cemetery with the Rev. Shirley Carter officiating. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Brooks | Eugene Edwin | 24 Jul 2000 | Eugene Edwin Brooks, age 60, of 3457 Mtn. View Road, Glade Valley, NC, died Monday, July 24, 2000, at his home. He is survived by his wife: Dorothy Brown Brooks of the home; one daughter: Melissa Brooks of Sparta; one son and daughter-in-law: Jesse and Lenna Brooks of Glade Valley, NC; four grandchildren: Abbey Brooks and Casey Brooks, both of Glade Valley, NC, Hadley Brooks of Sparta, NC and Brandon Lundy of Wilmington, NC; one brother: John Dale Brooks of Ennice, NC; and one half-brother: Odis Brooks of Maryland. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, July 26, 2000, at 11:00 AM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Woodruff Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Elder Don Richardson will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7-8 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, NC. | |
| Gravely | Bobby Lee | 24 Jul 2000 | Bobby Lee Gravley, 54, of Hillsville, died Monday, July 24, 2000, at his home. Survivors include his mother, Opal Gravley of Hillsville; a brother and sister-in-law, Donald Ray and Bonnie Bravley of Woodlawn; a sister and brother-in-law, Cathy and Mike Shelor of Hillsville; and a special niece, Stephanie Gravley of Radford. A graveside service was held Wednesday at Wilkinson Memorial Cemetery with Elder Ronald Bowman officiated. In lieu of flowers and food, donations may be made to the Wilkinson Memorial Cemetery Fund, P.O. Box 145, Hillsville, Va. 24343. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Randall | John Gary | 24 Jul 2000 | John Gary Randall, age 59, of Sugar Grove, died Monday, July 24, 2000 in Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax. He is survived by one brother, Albert S. Randall of Gambrills, Md.; one niece; one nephew; several cousins including Christina and Donald Mattingly of Sugar Grove with whom he made his home. Private funeral and burial will be held in Silver Springs, Md. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Weddle | Timonthy “Tim” | 25 Jul 2000 | Timonthy “Tim” Weddle, 41, of Chesapeake, formerly of Hillsville, died Tuesday, July 25, 2000, at Norfolk General Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Vickie Newman Weddle of Chesapeake; a daughter, Samantha Newman of Chesapeake; his mother, Peggy Weddle of Hillsville; and a special aunt and uncle, Ruth and Robert Strickland of Hillsville. A funeral will be held today, Friday, at 2 p.m. at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home in Hillsville with burial in the Gladesboro Cemetery. The Rev. Olen Gardner, Barry Gardner and Samantha Newman will officiate. | |
| Carter | Denton D. | 15 May 1926 | 26 Jul 2000 | Denton D. Carter, 74, of Galax, died Wednesday, July 26, 2000, at Wake Forest Medical Center, Winston-Salem, N.C. He was born May 15, 1926, in Carroll County to Robert W. Carter and Leah Lineberry Carter. Survivors include his wife, Leona G. Carter of Galax; a daughter and son-in-law, Janie and Cecil Hawks of Hillsville; four sons and daughters-in-law, Gary and Vanessa Carter and Stanley and Kathy Carter, all of Galax, Milton and Violet Carter of St. Louis, Mo., and Gregory and Mary Carter of Rosewell, N.M.; four sisters and a brother-in-law, Mary Robinson of Hillsville, Evelyn and Harrison Frost of Woodlawn, Virginia Vaughan of Austinville and Esther Surratt of Great Falls, Mont.; three brothers and two sisters-in-law, Elgin Carter and Titus and May Carter, all of Austinville and Randolph and Vera Carter of Seattle, Wash.; 11 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Sunday at Cliffview Church of God with burial in the Coulson Church Cemetery. The Revs. Don Fox, Milton Carter, Gregory Carter and Russell Payne officiated. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Neaves | Guyda Carr | 26 Jul 2000 | Guyda Carr Neaves, 76, of Galax, a resident of Waddell Nursing Home, died Wednesday, July 26, 2000, at the nursing home. She was born Oct. 27, 1923, in Grayson County to Boyd Lane and Cora Lee Wingate Carr. Survivors include four sisters and a brother-in-law, Louise Hackler of Kingsport, Tenn., Mildred Paisley of Galax, Dorothy Melton of Tucson, Ariz., and Edith and Roy Grimes of Fries; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Friday at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with burial in the Pleasant Grove Cemetery. The Rev. Fred E. Jennings officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the Baywood Rescue Squad, 402 Old Baywood Road, Galax, Va. 24333; or the Fries Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 9, Fries, Va. 24330. | |
| Ring | Brenda Lou | 26 Jul 2000 | Brenda Lou Ring, 47, of Galax, died Wednesday, July 26, 2000, at her home. She was born July 9, 1953, in Carroll County to Fred Curtis Ring and Nellie Hanks Ring. Survivors include three sisters, Guida Newman and Marlene Jennings, both of Galax, and Polly Ward of Fries; three brothers, Mack Ring, Lee Ring and Junior Ring, all of Galax; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Saturday at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home with burial in the Monta Vista Cemetery. The Rev. Fred Jennings officiated. | |
| Smith | Robert Kenneth | 26 Jul 2000 | Robert Kenneth Smith, age 56, of 2219 Mahogany Rock Road, Sparta, NC, died Wednesday, July 26, 2000, at his home. He is survived by his wife: Dany Smith of the home; one daughter and son-in-law: Missy and David Church of Roaring Gap, NC; two step-sons: Joel Rea of the home and Chris Rea of Stanley Town, Va.; one brother: Carroll Dean Smith of Columbus, Ga.; and a special Friend: Linda Smith. Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, July 29, 2000, at 2 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Crab Creek Cemetery. Rev. Dean Adams will officiate. Military Rites will be conducted at the graveside by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034. The family will receive friends Friday evening, July 28, 2000, from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, NC. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Disabled American Veterans, American Cancer Society or to Hospice of Alleghany. | |
| Evans | John Rex | 27 Jul 2000 | Mr. John Rex Evans, age 87, of 452 Little River Drive, Sparta, NC, died Wednesday, July 26, 2000, at his home. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law: Bob and Sandy Evans of Charlestown, Md.; three daughters and sons-in-law: Doris and Mike Novak of Ellicott City, Md., Elaine and Jim Sammons of Cape Coral, Fla. and Janie and Bill Miller of Hiddenite, NC; six grandchildren: Mike and Rob Vanek, Mark Grace, Heather Toth, Bryan and Boyd Evans; five great-grandchildren: Sharalyn, Amber, Chelsea, Alicyn and Colton; one step-grandchild: Trent Arledge; and one sister: Elsie Edwards of Sparta. He was preceded in death by his wife: Grace Evans, his parents: Millard snf Dora Richardson Evans, and four brothers: Ray, Gaither, Dillon and Dale Evans. A tribute and visitation will be held Friday evening, July 28, 2000, from 6-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Funeral Services will be conducted Monday, July 31, 2000, at 1:00 PM at the Evans Funeral Home in Forest Hill, Md. with burial to follow in the Bel Air Memorial Gardens in Bel Air, Md. The family will receive friends Sunday, July 30, 2000, from 7-9 PM at the Evans Funeral Home in Forest Hill, Md. | |
| Johnson | Michael Thomas “Sam” | 29 Jul 2000 | Michael Thomas Johnson, better known as “Sam”, age 19, of 1044 Golf Course Road, Sparta, N.C., died Saturday, July 29, 2000 from injuries received in an automobile accident. He is survived by his parents: Jimmy and Carol Johnson of the home; one sister: Sarah Johnson of the home; his maternal grandparents: Tom and Eva Parsons of Sparta; his paternal grandmother: Aleine Johnson of Galax, Va.; and his great-grandparents: Oddie Edwards of Sparta and Veatrice Parsons of North Wilkesboro, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Chestnut Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Soules | Linda Ellen | 30 Jul 2000 | Linda Ellen Soules, age 44, of 4661 Spicer Mtn. Road, Sparta, NC, died Sunday, July 30, 2000, at her home. She is survived by her husband: George Soules of the home; two daughters: Jessica Soules and Kim Soules both of the home; one son: Mike Soules of the home; her mother: Lucille Cote of Monroe, Conn.; two sisters: Jane Hebert of Mass. And Susan Arribas of Conn.; and five brothers: Raymond Cote of Conn., Morris Cote of Arizona, Richard Cote of New York, and John Cote and Jim Cote both of Conn. A Celebration of Life Ceremony will be conducted Wednesday, August 2, 2000, at 2:00 PM at the home. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. Box 1287, Sparta, NC 28675. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta is assisting the family. | |
| Todd | Gladys | 2 Aug 2000 | Mrs. Gladys Caudill Todd, age 69, of 5183 Pleasant Home Church Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Wednesday, Aug 2, 2000, evening at her home. She is survived by her husband: Rex Todd of the home; four daughters: Brenda Roark, Gail Reece, Gloria Murray and Jane Absher all of Sparta; three step-sons: Roger Todd, Tommy Todd and Wayne Todd all of Sparta; two sisters: Grace Sexton and Muriel Toliver, both of Sparta; one brother: Marvin Caudill, Jr., of Independence, Va.; and fifteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Pleasant Home Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. Box 1287 , Sparta, N.C. 28675. | |
| Shupe | Mainess | 3 Aug 2000 | Mr. Mainess Shupe, age 78, of Sparta, died Thursday evening, August 3, 2000, at the Grayson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Independence, Va. He is survived by two sons: Mainess Edward Shupe of Ocala, Fla. and Bob Jensen of Palm Bay, Fla.; one sister: Elsie Reprogal of Maryland and one brother: Charles Shupe of Maryland. He was preceded in death by his wife: Dorothy Maxine Shupe. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon, August 6, 2000, 2000, at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Edmonds Community Cemetery. Full Military Rites will be conducted by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW post # 7034.The family will receive friends from 10:00 until 11:00 a.m. Sunday morning at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Walden | Carl | 4 Aug 2000 | Carl Walden, 91, died in the VA Hospital in Miami, Fla. on Aug 4 after a long illness. He is survived by his wife, Natalie Walden. Mr. Walden was a well-known photographer who photographed architecture and several famous people. Carl and Natalie have a summer residence in Ashe County in the Ore Knob Community where they enjoyed many summers with their friends and neighbors. | |
| Fobes | Gwen Hendricks | 5 Aug 2000 | Mrs. Gwen Hendricks Fobes, age 72, of 639 Big Oak Road, Ennice, N.C., died Saturday morning, August 5, 2000, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She was the widow of Max Richard Fobes, Sr. She is survived by one son and friend: Rick Fobes, Jr. and Sharon Wood of Sparta, NC; her grandchildren: Angela Dawn Miles and husband Michael, and Ronald Dayton Fobes and wife Abby; great-grandchild: Alexis Miles; brother and sister-in- law: Bob and Janie Hendricks of Nevada; and half-brother and wife: Joe and Lucia Hooker of Beaver Dam, Ohio. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon, August 9, 2000, at 2:00 p.m. at the Sparta United Methodist Church with burial in the Sparta Cemetery. Rev. Stephen Ray and Dr. Shelly Wilson will officiate. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the funeral services to lie-in-state. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, August 8, 2000, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. Box 1287 Sparta, N.C. 28675. | |
| Berry | Lawrence Edward | 7 Aug 2000 | Mr. Lawrence Edward (Larry) Berry, age 59, of 78 Joines Street, Sparta, NC, died Monday, August 7, 2000, at his home. He is survived by his wife: Mary Schaefer Berry of the home; nine children: John Schaefer of Sparta, NC, Larry Berry of Ft. Lauderdale, Fla., Kelly Hohn of Jacksonville, NC, Kim Parsons of Sparta, NC, Cathy Oliver of Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Sidney Schaefer of Ennice, NC, Sara Moore of Coral Springs, Fla., Ellen Schaefer of Coral Springs, Fla., and Sandy Weems of Cleveland, Alabama; 17 grandchildren, 2 great- grandchildren; an aunt and uncle: Betty and Russ Kuehn of Dunnellon, Fla.; and special friends: Pat Pennington, Pat Davis, Mary Dalton and Gina Maines. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday evening, August 9, 2000, at 7:00 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Sparta, NC. Rev. James Worrell will officiate at services at Grandview Memorial Funeral Home and Rev. Marge Regonia will officiate at the services held in Alabama. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the Funeral Services. Burial will be in the Forest Grove Memorial Gardens in Pleasant Grove, Alabama. In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to the Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. Box 1287, Sparta, NC 28675. | |
| Bishop | Ralph L. | 9 Aug 2000 | Ralph L. Bishop, age 72 of Route 4, Wytheville, Virginia died Wednesday, August 9, 2000 at his residence. He was the son of the late Alexander and Trula Corvin Bishop and was a retired supervisor of the Virginia Department of Transportation and was a member of the Wytheville Masonic Lodge # 82 AF and AM and the Wytheville Moose Lodge. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Regina and Bobby Rogers of Wytheville, Virginia; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Maggie Bishop and Jerry and Joanie Bishop, all of Wytheville, Virginia; one sister, Hazel Bishop, of Wytheville; one brother and sister-in-law, Cleon and Marie Bishop, of Wytheville; seven grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren and seve4ral nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral service will be Saturday, 2:00 p.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel with the interment in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Brinegar | Mrs. Clyde Billings | 11 Aug 2000 | Mrs. Clyde Billings Brinegar, age 84, of 21 Clyde Lane, Laurel Springs, N.C., died Friday morning, August 11, 2000, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She was the widow of Robert Brinegar. She was preceded in death by two daughters, Emma Lou Crouse and Edna Marie Brinegar. She is survived by four sons, Lewis Brinegar of Coral Springs, Fla., Gladys Brinegar of Forest Hill, Md., and Robert Brinegar and Richard (Ricky) Brinegar, both of Sparta; six daughters, Georgia Shumate of Forest Hill, Md., Imogene Cantler of Laurel Springs, and Rosalie Sturgill, JoAnn Johnson and Nancy Ratcliff, all of Sparta and Jackie Stanley of Laurel Springs; 36 grandchildren; 50 great-grandchildren and 17 great-great-grandchildren; four half-sisters: Beatrice Brown of Mt. Airy, NC, Ethelene Pruitt of Yadkinville, NC, and Irene Ashley and Georgie Feene Caudill both of North Wilkesboro, NC; and one half-brother: J.C. Billings of Atlanta, Georgia. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon, August 13, 2000, at 2:00 p.m. at the Westside Independent Baptist Church, with burial in the New Salem Cemetery. Rev. Jerry Smith, Rev. Doug Combs and Rev. Hobert Dowell will officiate. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the funeral services to lie-in-state. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday evening, August 12, 2000, at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, and at other times at the home place, 21 Clyde Lane, Laurel Springs. | |
| Crigger | Bonnie Vaught | 13 Aug 2000 | Bonnie Vaught Crigger, age 84, of Wytheville died Sunday August 13, 2000 in Windermere Nursing Home, Virginia Beach, VA. She was the daughter of the late Thomas O. and Annie McClintock Vaught. She was preceded in death by her husband Allen O. Crigger, Sr. and four sisters: Loretta Fuller, Ann Early, Lucille Vaught and Sue Dunkley and is survived by: Daughter and son-in-law, Frances and Bruce Nupen, of Virginia Beach; Son and daughter-in-law Allen O. Jr. and Rhoda Crigger of Pearisburg, Virginia; Brothers and Sister-in-law, Thomas O. “Tom” Vaught; George A. and Jane Vaught; Mack B. and Wanda Vaught. Five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.A graveside service will be Friday 11:00 A.M. in the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church Cemetery. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Thompson | Carlotta Evelyn | 30 Aug 1920 | 16 Aug 2000 | CARLOTTA EVELYN THOMPSON, age 79, of 111 Longview Village Circle, Wytheville died Wednesday August 16, 2000 at her residence. A lifelong resident of Wythe County born August 30, 1920, a daughter of the late Frew W. and Mary Clela Harris. She was a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband Paul W. Thompson, sisters Wanda I. King, and Betty Umberger Rickey and brother Latney A. Harris. She is survived by two daughters & sons-in-law, Paula T. & M.L. Sowers, Jr., of Wytheville; Donna T. & Roger Havens, of Statesville, NC; one son, Ernie Rae Thompson of Wytheville; five grandchildren and spouses: Milissa S. & Robert G. Vaught, Michael W. & Cheryl D. Sowers, all of Wytheville, Greg A. & Leslie Havens of Statesville, NC; Brendon Thompson, Vanessa Thompson, both of New York, NY. Six great-grandchildren: Clay Vaught, Carlee Vaught, Jordan Sowers, Wyatt Sowers, Logan Havens, Lauren Havens and a host of nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be Saturday, 11:00 a.m., in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. C.W. Huff, Jr. with the interment in the West End Cemetery. The family requests that donations be made to Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church piano fund. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. |
| Brown | Veatrice Billings Moxley | 18 Aug 2000 | Mrs. Veatrice Billings Moxley Brown, age 69, of 140 Taylor Street, Mt. Airy, NC, died Friday morning, August 18, 2000, in the Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC. She is survived by her husband: Steven Brown of the home; one daughter: Brenda Shew of Pilot Mtn., NC; two sons: Ronnie Moxley of Asheboro, NC and Stanley Moxley of Sparta, NC; six grandchildren: Lisa Shaw, Dale Moxley, Stephanie Jolly, Shannon Moxley, Ryan Moxley and Chonda Moxley; three great-grandchildren: Brandy Shaw, Beth Shaw and Tristen Moxley; three sisters: Ethelene Pruitt of Yadkinville, NC, Irene Ashley and Georgia Feene Caudill both of North Wilkesboro, NC; and one brother: J.C. Billings of Ohio. She was preceded in death by her first husband: Joe Bill Moxley. Funeral Services will be conducted Sunday at 2:00 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Shiloh Methodist Cemetery. Elder Don Richardson, Rev. Frank Jones and Rev. Bobby Lyles will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. The family will be at the home of Stanley and Teresa Moxley, 65 Hodge Street, Rolling Green Development, Sparta, NC. | |
| Stevens | Joan Carrol | 20 Aug 2000 | JOAN CARROL STEVENS, age 65 of Rural Retreat, Virginia died late Sunday, August 20, 2000 at her residence. She is survived by her husband, George E. Stevens of the home, two daughters and sons-in-law: Christine & David Morehead of Atlanta, GA and Cathy & Joel Newton of Bristol, TN; One son and daughter-in-law, Mark & Nancy Stevens of Fayetteville, NC. Ten grandchildren also survive. A memorial service will be held 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, August 22, 2000 at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Wayne Wilson officiating. The family suggests that those who prefer, may make memorials to their local chapter of Hospice of America. The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Lindsey Funeral Home prior to the service. Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Festa | Albert C. “Al” | 21 Aug 2000 | Albert C. “Al” Festa, age 91, of Wytheville died Monday August 21, 2000. He was the son of the late James and Mary Emilia Festa of Ossining, New York. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia SAlvatore of Pekskill, NY and Elizabeth Festa of Ossining, NY and one brother William Festa of Ossining, NY. He is survived by his wife of 56 years, Sara Ann Byrd Festa, of Wytheville. Two sons and daughters-in-law: Steven and Carolyn Festa, of Sherrills Ford, NC; Barry B. and Jane Festa, of Wytheville; a brother, Wallace Festa, of Stowe, Vermont; two granddaughters, Amelia Festa and Molly Festa and one grandson, Travis Festa, all of Wytheville; one nephew and four nieces. Funeral service will be Thursday 2:00 p.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Mr. Lowell Altizer with the interment in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens, Rural Retreat. The family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home Wednesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Wythe County Rescue Squad, 185 West Spring Street, Wytheville, VA 24382. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Harris | Lura Cynthia | 21 Aug 2000 | Mrs. Lura Cynthia Harris, age 99, of 1844 Macedonia Church Road, Sparta, NC, died Monday morning, Aug. 21, 2000, in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, NC. She was the widow of Thomas Harris. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law: Olen and Shirley Harris of Sparta, NC, Bert and Sue Harris of Piney Creek, NC; four daughters and three sons-in-law: Mae and Edward Hoffman of Newport News, Va., Mary and Rayford Harris of Mocksville, NC, Mable Parsons of Campbellsville, Ky and Sue and Linton Andrews of Independence, Va.; one brother: Andy Cleary of Sparta, NC; one sister: Louise Pruitt of Sparta, NC; 13 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren; and two special friends: Grace Fender and Nancy Shumate. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday at 2:00 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Glade Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Rev. Charlie Bennett and Rev. Everett Shaw will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral services at Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. The family will be at the home of Olen and Shirley Harris, 1827 Macedonia Church Road, Sparta, NC. Flowers are appreciated or Memorial Contributions may be made to the Glade Valley Cemetery Fund, C/O Amon Edwards, 622 Glade Valley Road, Glade Valley, NC 28627 or to the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034, C/O Eldon Edwards, 1983 Chestnut Grove Church Road, Sparta, NC 28675. | |
| Powers | Douglas F. | 21 Aug 2000 | Douglas F. Powers Charlotte Died: Aug. 21, 2000 Douglas F. Powers, M.D., 79, was remembered at privately held funeral services. Dr. Powers spent most of his professional life serving the needs of troubled and disadvantaged children. Until his retirement, he was a distinguished professor of human development at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte. Dr. Powers, a child and adolescent psychiatrist, was director of the Virginia Treatment Center for Children in Richmond and chairman of Child Psychiatry at the Medical College of Virginia and previously at Vandervilt University. He also served as director of the Bristol, Virginia-Tennessee Mental Health Clinic. Dr. Powers was the son of the late John Quincy Powers and Mamie Osborne Powers of Grayson County, Va. He was a graduate of Tennessee Technological University and Baylor University College of Medicine. He completed his internship at Vanderbilt University and residencies in psychiatry at the University of Virginia and University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. During World War II he served as a medical corpsman at Brooke Army Hospital and later as a major in the U.S. Air Force at Tachikawa, Japan. Before entering the practice of child psychiatry he was a general practitioner in Ashe County. He was a diplomat of the American Board of Neurology and Psychiatry and a life fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. He authored, edited or contributed to numerous professional publications. His other interests included writing poetry, especially about children, woodblock print making, for which he was widely recognized and American literature. As a young man, he worked briefly as a secretary for Sherwood Anderson. He attended many literary conferences dealing with the writings of William Faulkner and Flannery O”Connor. During his tenure at UNC- Charlotte, Powers, a lifelong student, earned master”s degrees in education, human development and English literature. He is survived by his wife, Anne T. Powers; daughter, Anne D. Powers, Carborro; two sons, John F. Powers, San Francisco, Calif., and Thomas S. Powers, Williamstown, Mass.; a sister, Irene P. Blevins, Maryville, Tenn.; and two grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Presbyterian Home Care Hospice, 217 Travis Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204 or Presbyterian Hospital Foundation, Harris Hospice Unit, PO Box 33549, Charlotte, NC 28233. Harry & Bryant Company was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Walters | Louise Stafford | 11 May 1913 | 22 Aug 2000 | LOUISE STAFFORD BROWN WALTERS, age 87, a beloved member of the Rural Retreat Community died Tuesday, August 22, 2000 at Francis Marion Manor in Marion, Virginia, following a period of declining health. Born May 11, 1913, Louise was the youngest of ten children born to Ora Miller and John L. Brown on a Black Lick farm noted for its excellence and hospitality. She attended Rural Retreat schools, graduating in 1931, and continued her education at a school of nursing in Baltimore, Maryland. A lifelong member of Corinth Lutheran Church, She remained faithful and active in her church until her health prevented. In 1936, she was married to J. Carroll Walters, who preceded her in death in 1997. Louise and Carroll had a wonderful caring relationship, which also reached out to the many relatives and friends. Having no children of their own, they loved their nieces and nephews as if they were their own. Louise was a gifted homemaker and gardener who shared her time and talents with others. For several years she was a U.S. Post Office employee in Rural Retreat. She then became cafeteria manager at Rural Retreat High School, a position she held until her retirement in 1984. Her meals were not only nutritious, they were delicious. Students and facility looked forward to lunchtime every day. Louise enjoyed a wide circle of friends, visiting and playing bridge among other activities. During her lifetime, Louise continually performed acts of kindness in her community. When illness or misfortune came to those she knew, Louise was among the first to go to the home with gifts of food or flowers and words of encouragement. Her influence for good touched many lives and made a difference in them. She will be missed. She is survived by a number of nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, August 25, 2000 at the Corinth Lutheran Church with the Rev. Paul Pingel, Rev. Ed Schaack, and Vicar Dianna Horton officiating. Interment will follow in the Black Lick Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to the Corinth Lutheran Church or to the Black Lick Cemetery Association. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the Lindsey Funeral Home. Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. |
| Van Wyk | Leroy Clifford | 22 Aug 2000 | Leroy Clifford Van Wyk, 78, was remembered at a memorial service held Aug 25 at the First Presbyterian Church in Fernandina Beach, Fla. Burial followed at Ashelawn Memorial Gardens in Jefferson. Mr. Van Wyk was a native of Clifton, N.J. and served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He was a professional surveyor in the New England area and retired from his engineering and surveying firm to move to Miami, Fla. Retirement was short lived and he co-founded another firm of engineers, planners and surveyors, Metric Engineering, in Miami, Fla. Following a second retirement, he moved to Grassy Creek. He is survived by his wife, Iris Lea Van Wyk; two sons, Harold, Fleetwood, and Roy, Miami, Fla.; a daughter, Lois Van Wyk, Gainesville, Fla.; three step-daughters, Cynthia Covil, Shallotte, Carolyn Keziah, Monroe, and Lori Griffin, Savannah, Ga.; and several grandchildren and step-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Community Hospice of Northeast Florida, 4266 Sunbeam Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257 or the American Cancer Society, PO Box 575, Fernandina Beach, FL 32035. | |
| Rickey | Mary Ruth | 25 Aug 2000 | MRS. MARY RUTH PORTER RICKEY, 77 of Charlotte, NC died Friday, August 25, 2000 at Presbyterian Hospital. Mrs. Rickey was born July 1, 1923 in Cripple Creek, Virginia, a daughter of the late William Alexander Porter and Iora Crockett Porter. She was a member of Park Road Baptist Church in Charlotte and worked with her husband for many years in their business Rickey Office Equipment, Inc. until their retirement. Survivors include her husband, Kermit R. Rickey; her daughter Sharon Rickey Gudenbery and husband Harry, of Palm Coast FL; and two grandchildren, Lori Miller and husband, Alan, of Landenberg, PA, and Bruce Gudenberg of Arlington, VA. Mrs. Rickey is also survived by a brother, Edsel Porter of Wytheville, VA; her sister, Virginia Manuel of Fort Chiswell, VA; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 p.m. Monday, August 28 in the Chapel of Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, VA with visitation for one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in the Crockett Family Cemetery in Cripple Creek, VA. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Juvenile Diabetes Association, 1626 E. Morehead ST., Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28207. Arrangements are in the care of Barnett Funeral Home of Wytheville, VA | |
| Bales | Ray Sylvesta “Bud” | 26 Aug 2000 | Ray Sylvesta “Bud” Bales, age 69 of Bland, VA., died early Saturday August 26, 2000 in the Edgemont Center in Wytheville, VA. He was born in Smyth County, VA, the son of the late James Elbert and Mae Cregger Bales. He is survived by: Three sisters – Frances Stowers of the home, Ruby Cox of Florida, Ruth Farmer of Radford; one brother – Donald V. Bales of Disputanta; several nieces and nephews also survive. A graveside service will be held at 10″00 a.m. Monday August 28, 2000 at the Wassum Cemetery in Atkins, VA with Chaplin Marilyn Saarinen officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat, Virginia is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Spraker | Margaret Elizabeth | 26 Aug 2000 | MARGARET ELIZABETH MUSSER SPRAKER, 58 of Cripple Creek Road, Wytheville died Saturday, August 26, 2000 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Wythe County, December 21, 1941, a daughter of the late Everett Price Musser and Margaret Ruth Thompson Musser. she was a member of Untied Lutheral Church and retired from Rural Retreat Garment. She is survived by her husband, William H. “Bill” Spraker, Jr; daughters and sons-in-law – Elizabeth Ellen Delp and Jeffery Anderson, Sheila Lynn and Tommie Carver, Patricia Diane Wright, all of Wytheville; son and daughter-in-law William Price and Camela Spraker of Max Meadows, VA; grandchildren – Christopher, Timothy, Courtney, Katlyne, Amber, Erica, Kayla and Brittney; sister – Kathy Robertson of Max Meadows; brothers – Robert P. Musser of Rural Retreat and Edward E. Pickle of Marion VA. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, August 29, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. in the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. N.R. Taylor and Pastor Ray Haskett officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethany Cemetery in Cripple Creek. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Monday or at the residence of her daughter, Diane Wright at any time. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the National Kidney Foundation of the Diabetes Foundation. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Topham | Helen Cassell | 26 Aug 2000 | HELEN CASSELL TOPHAM, age 101, of Springfield, MA died Saturday August 26, 2000. She was born in Rural Retreat, Virginia, was a 1922 graduate of Elizabeth College in Salem, VA and taught political science at the Ivanhoe High School. In Springfield she attended Bethesda Evangelical Lutheran Church and was a member of its Lutheran Church Women (LCW), a member of the Couples Club at Union Church of Springfield. She was also a member of Corinth Lutheran Church of Rural Retreat. She was the widow of Arthur J. Topham, Sr. and was preceded in death by a son, Author J. Topham, Jr. and a daughter Isabelle Ann Elsner. She is survived by: Daughter Helen “Betty” Etter, of Springfield, MA; six grandchildren: Susan Woods, Arthur Etter, Cynthia Elsner, Kenneth Elsner, Thomas Elsner and David Etter. Four great- grandchildren: Jennifer Woods, Katie Woods, Michelle Elsner and Benjamin Etter. Funeral service will be Friday 11:00 a.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Pastor Steve Ridenhour with the interment in the St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home from 10:00 a.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to Shriners Hospital, 516 Carew Street, Springfield, MA 01104. The Grubb Funeral Home, Wytheville, VA is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Bartee | Margaret Wingate | 27 Aug 2000 | Margaret Wingate Bartee, age 85, of Wytheville and formerly of Speedwell died Sunday, August 27, 2000 in the Birdmont Health Care Center. She was the daughter of the late Robert R. and Mary Eanes Wingate. She was preceded in death by her husband Josse W. Bartee, and a son Eddie R. Bartee and two brothers. She is survived by: four sons and five daughters-in-law – Ray P. and Rita M. Bartee of Elgin SC; James R. and Christine L. Bartee of Myrtle Beach, SC; William Dexter and Agnes R. Bartee, of Clinton, MD; Jesse G. and Judith M. Bartee, of Christiansburg, VA. Three sisters – Catherine King of Evans, GA; Mary Jean Spraker, of Wytheville, VA; Doris Jenette “Tootsie” Garltin of Beaufort, SC. Two brothers – William Edward “Ed” Wingate, of Wytheville; Robert Cleve “RC” Wingate of Bristol, VA. 15 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews also survive. Memorial service will be Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Mullis | Jo Wilma Clary | 27 Aug 2000 | Jo Wilma Clary Mullis, 76, was remembered at funeral services held Aug. 31 at Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church in Jefferson. Burial followed at the Jefferson Cemetery. Mrs. Mullis was born to the late Newt L. Clary and Pearl P. Clary of Nocona, Texas. She was a 1942 graduate of Nocona High School. She was a long-time member of Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Walter Mullis, Jefferson. She is survived by one son, Dr. David W. Mullis Jr., Good Hope, Ga.; one daughter, Colleen M. Hines, Dallas, Texas; two brothers, Warren G. Clary, Nocona, Texas, and Oran B. Clary, Houston, Texas; and two granddaughters, Megan Mullis and Meredith Mullis, Good Hope, Ga. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| McGrady | Paul Eugene | 28 Aug 2000 | Paul Eugene Mcgrady, age 62, of Rural Retreat, Virginia., died Monday August 28, 2000 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was born in Carroll County, the son of the late Harley and Abbie Jane Worrells McGrady. He was a member of Sharon Baptist Chruch and was a former employee of Virginia House Furniture where he was employeed for 28 years. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Margaret Sue McGrady, three brothers, Clarence, Bill and Billy McGrady, a sister, Gladys Reynolds. He is survived by his wife, Mary Margaret Wright McGrady of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Wanda Jane and David Grubb of Rural Retreat, Virginia. Three brothers – Junior O’Dell McGrady of Wytheville, Howard McGrady of Sugar Grove, VA, Herman McGrady of Marion, VA. Three sisters – Freda Bedsaul, Josie Jackson, both of Wytheville, VA; Helen Thomas of Speedwell, VA. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 31, 2000 at 2:00 p.m., at the Barnett Funeral Chapel in Wytheville with the Rev. Michael Hoyle officiating. Interment will follow in the Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery. the family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday or at the residence at any time. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Volunteer Emergency Services. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Smith | Ronald Arlen | 28 Aug 2000 | RONALD ARLEN SMITH, age 65, of Wytheville died Monday evening, August 28, 2000, in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He is survived by his wife: Lula Shelton Smith of Wytheville. A daughter: Judy Smith Arnold, Wytheville. Five sons: Jeffrey Smith, Tony Dale Smith, David Lee Smith, all of Wytheville; James Dean Smith and Ronald Arlen Smith, Jr., both of Wheeling West Virginia. A sister and brother-in-law: Marjorie and Charles A. Johnson, Belleaire, Ohio. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Gillman Funeral Chapel, with interment to follow in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Gillman Funeral Chapel. | |
| Thomas | Margarett | 28 Aug 2000 | Margarett Thomas, 67, of Bristol Virginia, died Monday, Aug 28, 2000, at home. She was born in Bristol Virginia, a daughter of the late Emory and Lora Newman Edwards, was of the Pentecostal faith and a homemaker. Surviving are her husband, Billy Thomas Sr.; two daughters, Betty Jane Thomas and Carol Lee Wright, both of Bristol; a son, Billy Thomas Jr. of Bristol; three sisters; four brothers; and three grandchildren. Among survivors are daughter-in-law Amy Thomas; son-in-law David Wright; and grandchildren Maggie Beth Thomas, Billy Gene Thomas III and Benjamin E.G. Thomas. She will also be greatly missed by her beloved cat, Hank. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele’s Road, Bristol, TN 37620, or the Bristol Cancer Association, Johnson Street, Bristol, VA 24201. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Miller | Josie Proffitt | 27 Dec 1911 | 30 Aug 2000 | Josie Proffitt Miller, 88, was remembered at funeral services held Sept. 2 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Vandell Greene, Rev. Ray Greene, Rev. Carroll Flannery and Rev. Vernon Eller officiated. Burial followed in the Miller Cemetery in Fleetwood. Mrs. Miller was born in Watauga County to Claude Proffitt and Minnie Winebarger Proffitt. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Frank Miller; two sisters; and four brothers. She is survived by three sons, Burl Miller, Fleetwood, Denver Miller of the home, and Arlie Miller, Tazewell, Va.; eight daughters, Gertrude Flannery, Joanne Flannery, Lundy Trivette and Lula Faye Trivette, all of Fleetwood, Mary Miller and Evon Miller, both of the home, Minnie Carrier, Claremont, and Gladys Bentley, Lenoir; a sister, SaFrona Miller, Boone; 50 grandchildren, 68 great- grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to The Family, c/o Mary Miller, 3452-B Liberty Grove Church Road, Fleetwood, NC 28626. |
| Johnson | Walter Eugene | 30 Aug 2000 | Walter Eugene Johnson, age 86, of 975 Old Barrett Rd., Ennice, N.C., died Wednesday morning, August 30, 2000, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, NC. He is survived by four daughters: Ella Billings, Brenda Cochran and Juanita Combs, all of Sparta and Patsy Daniel of Eden, N.C.; two sons: Michael David and Omar Johnson both of Ennice, N.C.; a sister: Edith Clonch of Lenoir, N.C.; 25 grandchildren, 45 great-grandchildren and 6 great- great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife: Maude Johnson and a son: Walter Lee Johnson. Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, September 1, 2000, at 2:00 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Scottville Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Reeves Jones and Bishop James Smith will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday evening, August 31, 2000, from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta and at other times at the home of the daughter, Ella Billings at 462 Maple Street, Sparta, NC. | |
| Worley | Thelma Mae | 30 Aug 2000 | THELMA MAE GOODMAN WORLEY, age 84 of Wytheville, Virginia died Wednesday, August 30, 2000, in the Birdmont Health Care Center. She was born in Rich Valley, the daughter of the late William and Ella Mae Patrick Goodman. She had been a school teacher with the Smyth County School system and was a member of the Madam Russell Methodist Church in Saltville. She was preceded in death by a brother William Goodman, Jr. She is survived by: her husband of 63 years, William Albert Worley of Wytheville, a daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Joe Stanley of Wytheville; a brother, James S. Goodman of Saltville, VA; a granddaughter and husband, Tracey and Daniel Crigger of Max Meadows. VA. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 1, 2000, at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Paul United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Donald Stansell officiating. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends in Wesley Hall at St. Paul United Methodist Church from 10:00 a.m. until service time on Friday. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Madam Russell United Methodist Church in Saltville or the St. Paul United Methodist Church parish nurse program. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| DeBoard | Armon Blaine | 13 Jun 1918 | 31 Aug 2000 | Armon Blaine DeBoard, 82, was remembered at funeral services held Sept. 3 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Mike Lane and Rev. Larry Shepherd officiated. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery with military rites. Mr. DeBoard was born to Reggie Ancle DeBoard and Cynthia Loggins DeBoard. He served in the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his wife, Reba Mitchell DeBoard; a son, Blaine DeBoard Jr.; four brothers, Chester DeBoard, Maryland, Burel DeBoard, Westchester, Md., Avery DeBoard, Florida, and Reggie DeBoard, Sparta. He is survived by three brothers, Troy Clinton DeBoard, Bel Air, Md., Robert DeBoard, Lenoir, and Billy Joe DeBoard, Winston-Salem; a stepbrother, Howard Hurley, Lenoir; three sisters, Blanche Stiles and Lowa Bauguess, both of Bel Air, Md., and Nancy Pratt, Sparta; special friends, Howard and Norma Hughes, Landerburg, Pa.; and several nieces and nephews. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Gentry | Stephen James | 17 Jun 1949 | 31 Aug 2000 | Stephen James Gentry, 51, was remembered at memorial services held Sept. 2 at St. Paul”s Episcopal Church. Father J. Kenneth Asel officiated. A graveside memorial service was held Sept. 3 at Bethany United Methodist Church Cemetery. Rev. Tim Roten officiated. Mr. Gentry was born in Ashe County to Ambrose and Verna Joines Gentry. He was a graduate of Appalachian State University, where he received his master”s degree in leadership and higher education. Before moving to Wilkes County, he developed educational curriculums for the States of North Carolina and Florida. In Wilkes he was a homebuilder and the owner of Carolina Valley construction. He was a volunteer and contractor for Habitat for Humanity. He was a member of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Wilkesboro. He is survived by his wife, Laura Ann Mullen Gentry of the home; a daughter, Steffanie Gentry, Athens, Ga.; four sons, Matthew and Wesley Gentry, both of Athens, Ga., and Jake and Levi Gentry, both of Millers Creek; his parents, Ambrose and Verna Joines Gentry, West Jefferson; five sisters, Betty Lewis, Roanoke, Va., Helen Davis, Greensboro, Margaret Howell, Brevard, Sherley Vannoy, Pfafftown and Carol Sharpe, West Jefferson; three brothers, Andrew Gentry, Todd, William Gentry, Brevard, and Joe Gentry, Kernersville; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Habitat for Humanity, 910 C. Street, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Gravely | William “Estel” | 31 Aug 2000 | William “Estel” Gravely, age 79 of Dahlonega, Georgia, formerly of Wythe County died Thursday, August 31, 2000, at his residence. He was born in Wythe County the son of the late James and Elizabeth Jones Gravely. He was a former pastor in Wythe County and was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Mintora “Dollie” Gravely. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by five daughters and sons-in-lae: Myrtle and Alfred Hughett of Pulaski, VA; Ruby Marshall; Tinnie and Mike Marshall, all of Dahlonega; Jane and Ronnie Cofer of Georgetown, TN; Mary and Berlin Cook of Austinville, VA. Four sons and daughters-in-law: Joe and Glenna Gravely; Doug Gravely all of Max Meadows, VA; Allen Gravely of RAdford; David and Marsha Gravely of Max Meadows, VA; a sister, Margie Marie Gravely of Wytheville, VA; and a brother, Edward Lee Gravely of Max Meadows, VA. 35 grandchildren and 45 great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral service will be held Sunday, September 3, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Gravely Memorial Church with the Rev. David Farmer and the Rev. Aileen Aker officiating. Interment will follow in the Draper Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. Graveside military rites will be conducted by American Legion Post #9. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service time. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday, Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Thompson | Mary Ennice | 31 Aug 2000 | Mary Ennice Osborne Thompson, age 83 formerly of Sparta, died Thursday morning, August 31, 2000, at the Putnam General Hospital in Eatonton, Georgia. She is survived by her husband: Alton W. Thompson; a daughter: Ann Thompson Rutherford of Eatonton, Ga.; a sister: Susie Fleetwood of Monroe, N.C.; two granddaughters: Mary Rebecca Long and Sally O. Bombich; and three great-grandchildren: Atlanta Marie Long, Tyler and Ryan Bombich. She was preceded in death by two brothers: Walter Frank Osborne, Jr. and Thomas Zack Osborne. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon, September 3, 2000, at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Glade Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Rev. Thom Burelson and Dr. James Frazier will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral services at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Hartsoe | Mae Clementine Walker | 18 Dec 1915 | 1 Sep 2000 | Mae Clementine Walker Hartsoe, 84, was remembered at funeral services held Sept. 3 at Big Laurel Church of Christ and Christian Union. Rev. Darrell Graybeal officiated. Burial followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Hartsoe was born in Ashe County to William Wesley Walker and Mary Emma Faircloth Walker. She was a homemaker. She was a member of Big Laurel Church of Christ & Christian Union and a mentor to many people. She is survived by her husband, Gwyn Hartsoe of the home; a son, Robert Hartsoe, Creston; a daughter, Joanne Parker, Atlanta, Ga.; two sisters, Ruth Husio and Belle Sapp, both of Delaware; six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Weaver | Dorothy Madge | 20 Jan 1918 | 1 Sep 2000 | Dorothy Madge Dixon Weaver, 82, was remembered at funeral services held Sept 3 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Weaver was born in Ashe County to John Elmore Dixon and Dora Williams Dixon. She was an assembly worker in an electrical manufacturing company. She was a member of the Nathan”s Creek United Methodist Church, the Ladies Auxiliary of the VFW and a member of the Nathan”s Creek Homemaker”s Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Frank Weaver. She is survived by a son, Danny Weaver, Douglasville, Ga.; three daughters and son-in-laws, Betty and Bobby Stanley, Jefferson, Imogene and Garnett Goodman, Jefferson, and Maxine and Wendell Smith, Ararat, Va.; three brothers and sister-in-laws, Jim Alex and Barbara Dixon, Aberdeen, Md., and J.T. and Virginia Dixon, Crumpler; three grandchildren, Movita Stanley, Wendy Childress and Chad Smith; two grandsons, Alex and Max Childress; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Ashe, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640 or to the American Cancer Society. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Smith | Walter Eugene | 6 Apr 1947 | 1 Sep 2000 | Walter Eugene Smith, 53, was remembered at funeral services held Sept 4 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jack Pugh officiated. Burial followed in the Smith Family Cemetery. Mr. Smith was born in Ashe County to George and Jessie Smith. He is survived by his wife, Ruth Castellano; two sons, Timothy Neal and Christopher Thomas Smith; his mother, Jessie Smith, West Jefferson; four brothers, James and Lonnie Smith, West Jefferson, Danny Smith, Wilkesboro, and Wilbert Smith, Kansas City, Mo.; four sisters, Linda Price and Bonnie McCoy, West Jefferson, Francis Hurley, Wilkesboro, and Lois Day, Lansing; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Round Knob Baptist Church Building Fund. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Graybeal | Conley Odell | 1 Sep 2000 | Conley Odell Graybeal, 80, was remembered at funeral services held Sept. 3 at Henson Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Jim Hutchinson and Rev. Julian C. Glenn officiated. Graveside services and burial was held Sept. 4 at Sunset Memorial Park. Pallbearers were Paul Graybeal, Eddie Lipford, Tim Lipford, Ronnie Lipford, David Graybeal, Joe Graybeal and Boyd Dunn. Honorary pallbearers were the men at the senior citizens center. Mr. Graybeal was a native of Ashe County, but had made his home in Johnson County, Tenn. for most of his life. He was a former employee of Armour Meat Company for 19 years and was also a merchant. He was the son of the late Calton L. and Bessie Eastridge Graybeal. He was a U.S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Wade, Vaughn, Burnice and Chester Graybeal. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn Kahlstorf Graybeal of the home; two sons, David Graybeal, New Port, Minn., and Robert “Bob” Graybeal, Mountain City, Tenn.; four sisters, Sue Simmons, Wayne, Pa., and Betty Stuart, Bobbie Jean Cogswell and Ruth Cook, all of Mountain City, Tenn.; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Trula Muse, 239 Sunset Drive, Mountain City, TN 37601 or The Diabetes Center-International of NE Tennessee, 1807 W. Market Street, Johnson City, TN 37601. Henson Funeral Home of Mountain City, Tenn. was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Miller | Ruth M. | 1 Sep 2000 | Ruth M. Miller, age 90 of Wytheville, Virginia died Friday, September 1, 2000 in the Edgemont Health Care Center. She was the daughter of the late Issac J. and Eliza Heldreth Miller. She is survived by one sister-in-law, Zephana Miller, of Wytheville, several nieces and nephews, great nieces and nephew and great-great nieces and nephews.Graveside service will be Sunday at 2:00 p.m. in the St. John Lutheran Cemetery conducted by Pastor Joe Shumate. The family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home Sunday from 12:00 noon until service time. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Brooks | Stanley Byrd | 9 Feb 1914 | 2 Sep 2000 | Stanley Byrd Brooks, 86, was remembered at funeral services held Sept. 5 at the Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson. Rev. Joe Blevins and Rev. Charles Blevins officiated. Burial followed in the Sulphur Springs Cemetery in Chilhowie, Va. Mr. Brooks was born in Smyth County, Va., to the late Allen and Suzanne Childress Brooks. He was a retired carpenter and a member of Bristol Baptist Church in Jefferson. He is survived by his wife, Ruby Barker Brooks; two sons, Charles and Kenneth Brooks, both of Marion, Va.; one daughter, Arlene Woodie of West Jefferson; seven granddaughters, two grandsons and 11 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Quesenberry | Horatio Dwight | 19 Aug 1914 | 2 Sep 2000 | Horatio Dwight Quessenberry, 86, was remembered at memorial services held Sept 5 at the West Jefferson United Methodist Church. Rev. Hayward Morrison and Rev. A.B. Weaver officiated. Burial followed in the Cranberry Cemetery in Laurel Springs. Mr. Quessenberry was born in Floyd County, Va. to Pecry and Ola Quessenberry. He was preceded in death by his wife, Jean Reeves Quessenberry. He was a member of the West Jefferson United Methodist Church. He graduated from Virginia Tech in 1934 and was a member of the Masonic Lodge. He served in the U.S. Army as a captain in infantry, he was a World War II veteran where he served in Germany, Italy and France. He worked for the Surry County, N.C. Public School System as a teacher. During the 1940s, Mr. Quessenberry served as the Ashe County, N.C. Agricultural Extension Agent. During the 1950s, he served as a livestock specialist in Raleigh with the North Carolina Department of Agriculture until his retirement in 1976. He is survived by his son, Frank Quessenberry, West Jefferson; three daughters, Barbara Derman, East Lansing, Mich., Betsy Griffin, Joplin, Mo., and Marion Hinson, Marshville; and five grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the West Jefferson United Methodist Church, PO Box 826, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Powers | Chessie | 15 Jun 1908 | 3 Sep 2000 | Chessie Brooks Powers Lansing June 15, 1908 Sept. 3, 2000 Chessie Brooks Powers, 92, was remembered at funeral services held Sept. 6 at Tuckerdale Baptist Church. Rev. Larry Powers and Rev. Lloyd Day officiated. Burial followed in the Howell Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Powers was born in Ashe County to Granville Brooks and Virginia Eller Brooks. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Blaine J. Powers of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Bernice and Denver Johnson, Lansing; and a granddaughter, Melinda Johnson, Lansing. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Glasco | Bessie Marie | 3 Sep 2000 | Bessie Marie Glasco, age 80, of 121 Edmonds Road, Ennice, N.C., died Sunday evening, September 3, 2000, at her home. She is survived by four sisters and three brothers-in-law: Joyce Higgins, Virginia Harless, Loyce and Ray Tompkins, all of Ennice, Nellie and Roger Starnes of Hiddenite, N.C. and Homer Spears of Ennice; fifteen nephews; four nieces; several great-nieces and nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Savannah United Methodist Church with burial in the Edmonds Community Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church Tuesday evening where the family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Savannah United Methodist Building Fund c/o Eugena Tolliver, Old Barrett Road, Ennice, N.C. 28623 or to Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. Box 1287, Sparta, N.C. 28675. The family will be at the home of a sister, Joyce Higgins, where friends may call at anytime. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home of Sparta is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Stanley | R.H. | 18 Aug 1923 | 4 Sep 2000 | R.H. Stanley Creston Aug 18, 1923 Sept 4, 2000 R.H. Stanley, 77, was remembered at funeral services held Sept 7 at Big Laurel Church of Christ in Christian Union. Rev. Jimmy Williams and Rev. Darrell Graybeal officiated. Burial followed in the Stanley Family Cemetery. Mr. Stanley was born in Ashe County to Abram Stanley and Alberta Neaves Stanley. He was a school bus driver for 46 years for the Ashe County School System. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Daugherty Stanley of the home; a son, Roger Stanley, Mountain City, Tenn.; a daughter, Peggy Campbell, Creston; a sister, Pearl Woods, Creston; four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and one niece and several nephews. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Brunk | Hazel Wolfe | 4 Sep 2000 | Hazel Wolfe Brunk, age 72, of Dublin “the Little Creek Section of Bland County,” Virginia died Monday September 4, 2000, at her residence. She was born in Bland County, the daughter of the late Everette C. and Nannie Belle Schrader Wolfe. She was a member of the Goshen Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Junior Neal Brunk; a daughter, Martha Corder, and five brothers and two sisters. She is survived by: a daughter and son-in-law, Louise and Tracy McKinney of Little Creek; a son and daughter-in-law, Everette and Barbara Brunk of Little Creek; two sisters – Alice Beamer, Mabel Beamer, both of Roanoke, VA; a son-in-law, Fred Corder of Pearisburg, VA; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 6, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Newberry Funeral Chapel in Bland with the Rev. Randy Morris and the Rev. Wayne Monroe officiating. Interment will follow in the Goshen Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Newberry Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday. Newberry Funeral Home in Bland, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Jackson | Richard Edward | 4 Sep 2000 | Richard Edward Jackson, age 76, of Wytheville died Monday September 4, 2000 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was the son of the late Henry C. and Emma Keith Jackson and was retired from the Pulaski Furniture Company and as a guard with Oak Hall Industries. He is survived by: a daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Larry Durham, of Mt. Airy, NC; two brothers and three sisters-in-law: Charlie and Juanita Jackson of Wytheville, VA; Howard and Dorothy Jackson of Kirkland, Ohio; Evelyn Jackson of Wytheville. Granddaughter, Rebecca Michele Durham. Special friends Rick and Lynn Durnell. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Graveside service will be Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens, Rural Retreat, VA conducted by Rev. C.W. Huff. The family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| King | Carrie Elizabeth Rotenberry | 4 Sep 2000 | Carrie Elizabeth Rotenberry King, age 96 of Rural Retreat, Virginia, died Monday, September 4, 2000 in the Birdmont Health Care Center. She was born in Teas, VA, the daughter of the late Barton Hull and Rebecca Ball Rotenberry. Mrs King was a member of the Kingerlin Christian Union Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Soloman Paul King, who died in 1973. She is survived by: one daughter, Helen K. Odom, of Ocklawaha, FL; five sons, Henry Robert King of Ocala, FL; Charles W. King of Perris, CA; Claude A and Avis King of Summerfield, FL; Clyde A., Sr. and Lucille King of Crockett; Simon Peter and Betty King of Rural Retreat, VA. Two brothers: Marvin Rotenberry and Charles Rotenberry, both of Bristol, VA; one half-sister: Martha Cunningham of Lancaster, PA. Sixteen grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, four great-great grandchildren, several nieces, nephews and a host of friends also survive. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday, September 8, 2000 at the Sharon Baptist Church with the Rev. Michael Hoyle and the Rev. Wayne Linkous officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. | |
| Smith | Dodi Hovencamp | 4 Sep 2000 | DODI HOVENCAMP SMITH, age 30 of Wytheville, Virginia died Monday September 4, 2000. She is survived by her husband, Marvin Smith, of Wytheville, two daughters, Christi Joanne Hovencamp and Deloris Thelma Smith, both of Wytheville. One son, Christopher Hovencamp of Wytheville. One sister, Carol Taylor of Wytheville. Two brothers and sisters-in-law, Everett and Jennifer Hovencamp of Maryland and Wayne E. and Michele Hovencamp, Jr., of Wytheville, VA. Her parents, Wayne E. Sr. and Joanne N. Hovencamp of Wytheville, Virginia; Special friends Teresa Davidson and Michael Bowen and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral service will be Friday at 11:00 a.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel with the interment in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens, Rural Retreat, Virginia. The family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home Thursday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. or at the residence at anytime located at Star Route Box 2, Wytheville, Virginia or call 228-4412. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Ashworth | Charle Bernard, Sr. | 5 Sep 2000 | Charles Bernard Ashworth, Sr., age 85 of Rural Retreat, Virginia died late Tuesday evening September 5, 2000 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was born in Bluefield, VA, the son of the late James Harvey and Virginia Elizabeth Smith Ashworth. Mr. Ashworth was a veteran of the US Army-Air Force, World War II and a member of the American Legion Post # 229. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gladys Virginia Reedy Ashworth. He is survived by: one son, Charles B. Ashworth, Jr. of Wytheville, Virginia; two daughters, Betty J. Wilson of Springfield, VA and Donna J. Crawford of Las Vegas, Nevada. One sister, Geraldine Pollack of Ocala, Florida; one brother, Earl Ashworth of Dayton, Ohio; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive. Graveside military rites will be conducted Friday September 8, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. by Marion V.F.W. Post # 4667 at Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. The family requests that memorials be made to the American Legion Post # 229. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6:00 to 7:00 at the Lindsey Funeral Home. Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat, VA is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Humphrey | Roy William | 14 Jul 1909 | 7 Sep 2000 | Roy William Humphrey, 91, was remembered at funeral services held Sept. 12, at the Three Forks Baptist Church in Creston. Rev. Julian Owen, Rev. Lloyd Day and Rev. Chris Goodman officiated. Burial followed in the Humphrey Family Cemetery in Creston. Mr. Humphrey was born in Ashe County to the late Granville and Cora Alice Goss Humphrey. He was a retired farmer. He is survived by his wife, Trula Price Humphrey; three sons, Don Humphrey, Klamath Falls, Ore., Ray Humphrey, Citrus Springs, Fla., and Sanford Humphrey, Mountain City, Tenn.; one sister, Grace Singleton, Abingdon, Va.; one step-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made for the care of the Spence Cemetery, Rosa lea Lineback, 325 Northfield Dr., King, N.C. 27021. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Pennington | Dayton Gale | 20 Dec 1925 | 9 Sep 2000 | Dayton Gale Pennington, 74, was remembered at funeral services held Sept. 11 at Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church. Rev. Kermit Dancy officiated. Military graveside services followed in the West Jefferson Cemetery. Mr. Pennington was born in Ashe County to Grover Cleveland and Flossie Blevins Pennington. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army in World War II. He is survived by his wife, Bernice Hartsog Pennington; two sons, Duane Pennington, West Jefferson, and Clay Pennington, Asheville; one daughter, Karen Cooper, Warrensville; four grandchildren and six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church, 201 South Jefferson Ave., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Dean | Hilma Frye | 28 Sep 1907 | 10 Sep 2000 | Hilma Frye Dean, 92, formerly of Austinville, Virginia died Sunday, September 10, 2000 in the Raleigh Court Health Center in Roanoke, Virginia. She was born September 28, 1907, in Pulaski, VA., the daughter of the late Samuel A. and Matilda Bunts Frye of Wytheville. Ms. Dean retired from the Wythe County School System after 32 years teaching, primarily at Austinville Elementary School. She was a member of the Retired Teachers Association. She was an active member of Bethany Methodist Church in Austinville, serving as Sunday School teacher and choir member for many years. She was also active with the local senior citizen club. Ms. Dean was preceded in death by her husband, James Walter Dean and a son, Donald A. Dean. She is survived by: two sons – Kenneth Dean and Shirley Stevenson of Roanoke, VA; and James Carlton and Sharon Dean of Waukegan, IL. Four grandchildren – Jeffrey Dean, Christopher Dean, Gordon Dean, Kimberly Dean; two great-grandchildren – Courtney Dean and Kyle Dean; two sisters – Greta Etter of Rock Hill, SC and Lois Sullivan of Arizona. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 12, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bethany United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bob Billingsley and the Rev. Jean Layell officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethany Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service time. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Bethany United Methodist Church. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. |
| Walls | Edna | 29 Mar 1924 | 10 Sep 2000 | Edna Rumley Walls, age 76, of 1084 Ridge Road, High Meadows Estates, Roaring Gap, NC, died Sunday, September 10, 2000, in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, NC. Mrs. Walls was born on March 29, 1924, in Alamance County, NC to the late J. Dewey and Octavia Wilson Rumley. She was a graduate of the Elon College High School and College. She taught school for 32 years in the Winston-Salem, Forsyth County School System. She was a member of the College Park Baptist Church in Winston-Salem, NC, a resident of Alleghany County for 33 years, a substitute teacher for the Alleghany County Schools, the President of the Sparta Women’s Club, past officer of the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034 Women’s Auxiliary; a member of the High Meadows Women’s Golf Association; a member of the Retired Teacher’s Association of Forsyth County, NC and a Past Chairman of the Relay for Life. She is survived by her husband: Joe B. Walls of the home; one daughter and son-in-law: Dyette (Dee) and Jim Pendleton of Charlotte, NC; three grandchildren: Lauren, Jimmy and Ryan all of Charlotte, NC; and one sister: Helen Rumley Cleek of Elon College, NC. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, September 13, 2000, at 2:00 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Sparta, NC, with the Dr. Charles Edwards officiating. Burial will follow in the Woodruff Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery near her Roaring Gap home. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, September 12, 2000, from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta and at other times at the home at 1084 Ridge Road, High Meadows Estates, Roaring Gap, NC. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Edna Rumley Walls Scholarship Fund, Sparta Women’s Club, C/O Genia George, P.O. Box 42, Roaring Gap, NC 28668. |
| Friesland | Jimmy Solomon | 6 Apr 1937 | 10 Sep 2000 | Friesland, 63, was remembered at graveside services held Sept. 21 at Ebenezer Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Rev. Reeves Jones and Rev. Bill Ballou officiated. Mr. Friesland was born in Ashe County. She is survived by one daughter, Teresa “”Bo”” Davis, Elk Park; two sisters, Pearl Dishman, Jefferson, and Anna Lou Dishman, Lenoir; two brothers, Emmett Friesland, West Jefferson, and Howard Friesland, Crumpler; one grandson, David Friesland, Jefferson; one great- granddaughter, Jessica Friesland, Roan Mountain, Tenn.; and 12 nieces and nephews. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Smelser | Floyd Willard | 10 Sep 2000 | FLOYD WILLARD SMELSER, 59 of Front Royal, Virginia died Sunday, September 10, 2000 at his residence. He was born in Wythe County, the son of the late Wilbur Blaine and Hazel Geneva Jones Smelser. He was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Smelser and two sisters, Betty Young and Ruby Grubb. He is survived by: two sons – Michael Todd Smelser and Myron Shane Smelser; a daughter – Tammy Diane Smelser Griffith, all of Front Royal, Virginia. Two brothers – Daugherty Smelser of Lorton, VA; Ronnie Smelser of Alexandria, VA; five sisters – Peggy S. Willard of Fredericksburg, VA, Mary Heldreth of Claytor Lake, VA; Joann Martin of Radford, VA; Becky Gordon of Wytheville, VA; Nancy Brooks of Radford, VA; four grandchildren, one step-granddaughter and mother of his children, Joann Morgan. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 13, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Turner- Robertshaw Funeral Home. Entombment will follow in Panorama Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Waterlick, Virginia. The family will receive friends at the Turner-Robertshaw Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to Relay for Life, C/O Lori Norton, Warren Memorial Hospital, 1000 N. Shenandoah Ave., Front Royal, VA 22636. Turner Robertshaw Funeral Home, Front Royal, Virginia is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bare | Mildred Elmae Miller | 11 Sep 2000 | Mildred Elmae Miller Bare, 79, was remembered at funeral services held Sept. 14 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Russell Sheets and Elder Floyd South officiated. A graveside service followed in the George Miller Cemetery. Mrs. Bare is survived by two daughters, Wanda Spangler of the home, and Wilma Hartzog, Glendale Springs; three step-daughters, Nancy Miller, Wagoner, Annie Hall, Laurel Springs, and Sue Baker, Salisbury; one step-son, Franklin E. Bare, Wagoner; five grandchildren and 19 step-grandchildren; two sisters-in-law, Maxine Miller, Forest City, and Edith Miller, Lexington; and several nieces and nephews. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Hudson | Rhoda Elizabeth Reed “Bessie” | 11 Sep 2000 | Rhoda Elizabeth “Bessie” Reed Hudson, age 85, of Salem, Virginia, formerly of Max Meadows died Monday, September 11, 2000, in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Wythe County the daughter of the late James Fletcher and Dora Hoback Reed. She was a member of the Fort Chiswell United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Norman P. Hudson. She is survived by: a daughter Gayle Groff of Roanoke, VA; a son Norman C. Hudson of Wytheville, VA; a sister Ethel Council of Max Meadows, Va. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 14, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel in Wytheville with Mr. Jack King officiating. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 1:00 p.m. until service time on Thursday. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Scruggs | Amanda Gaynell | 30 Apr 1943 | 12 Sep 2000 | Amanda Gaynell Peace Scruggs West Jefferson April 30, 1943 Sept 12, 2000 Amanda Gaynell Peace Scruggs, 57, was remembered at graveside services held Sept 15 at Cleveland Memorial Park. Rev. Sam Snyder officiated. Mrs. Scruggs was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents, W.T. Peace and Bessie Morris Peace; and Stevey Amanda Randolph. She is survived by her husband, Larry Dean Scruggs; one son, John Langley, Shelby; three daughters, Beth Hamrick, Newport News, Va., Angie Miller, Vale, and Mandy Ballard, Mooresboro; four brothers, Thomas Luther Peace, Kings Mountain, Caldwell Peace, Cherryville, Calvin Peace, Polkville, and Michel Peace, Shelby; four sisters, Hazel Morgan, Patsy White, Joyce Parker and June Washburn, Shelby; 10 grandchildren, Travis Langley, Nickey Langley, Jason Stapleton, John Stapleton, Kristofer Hamrick, Benjamin Hamrick, Wesley Owens, Emily Miller, Adam Randolph and Kelly Ballard. Lutz-Austell Funeral Home of Shelby was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Campbell | Elwin Gerald | 3 Sep 1956 | 12 Sep 2000 | Elwin Gerald Campbell, 44, was remembered at memorial services held Sept. 20 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jimmy Williams officiated. Mr. Campbell was born in Ashe County to Ezekiel Campbell and Helen Greer Campbell. He was a truck driver for W&L Trucking. He is survived by his wife, Betty Lou Guthro Campbell of the home; two daughters, Shannon Campbell McGrady and Misty Campbell, both of Jefferson; a brother, Jerry “”Bo”” Campbell, Warrensville; three sisters, Judy Eastridge, West Jefferson, Jane Miller, Myrtle Beach, S.C. and Joan Boyd, Burlington; and several nieces and nephews. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Crouse | Minnie Virginia | 12 Sep 2000 | Minnie Virginia Crouse, age 88, of Crestview Apartments, Sparta, NC, died Tuesday morning, September 12, 2000, in the Grayson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Independence, Va. She is survived by two sisters: Euna Sadler and Maggie Williams both of Sparta, NC. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Graveside Services will be conducted Friday, September 15, 2000, at 11:00 AM at the Sparta Cemetery. Elder Earl Baker will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, NC. The family will be at their respective homes. | |
| Kerns | Samuel Marion | 12 Sep 2000 | Samuel Marion Kerns, 64, passed away following a brief illness. A native of Unicoi County, he was a son of the late Charles and Laura Belle Love Kerns. He was employed by Murray Security, but previously worked for the Unicoi County Sheriffs Department. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Howard Kerns, William E. Kerns, and Charles Kerns; and two sisters, Nellie Bennett and Myrtle Childress. He is survived by his wife, Stella Parsons Kerns; one son, Franklin Carter Kerns, Erwin, Tenn.; two daughters, Carol Ann Cornelius, New Port Richey, Fla., and Donna Lynn Gardiner, Port Richey, Fla.; one step son, Bryan Royal, Johnson City, Tenn.; one step daughter, Michelle Whitson, Erwin, Tenn.; two brothers, Robert E. Kerns, Kingsport, Tenn. and Everett Carter Kerns; three sisters, Blanche Masters, Erwin, Tenn., Peggy Schaumberg and Jo Draine, both of Johnson City, Tenn.; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Valley Funeral Home in Erwin, Tenn. was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Viars | Mina Sue | 12 Sep 2000 | MINA SUE PORTER VIARS, 65 of Major Graham Road, Max Meadows, Virginia died Tuesday, September 12, 2000 at her residence. She was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late Harold B. and Maw Sharp Porter. She was preceded in death by her husband, Junior Marzell Viars and two brothers, H.B. Porter, Jr. and Ernest S. Porter. She is survived by: 2 daughters and sons-in-law – Connie and Gary Arnold, Rt 3, Wytheville; Mitsy and Robbie Surratt, Max Meadows; two sons and daughter-in-law – Donald and Debbie Viars, Wytheville; Gary Lee “Peck” Viars, Max Meadows; five grandchildren – Amanda Viars, Gary Arnold, Jr., Ernest Viars, Justin Arnold, Kelsey Viars; one great-granddaughter Makynzee Viars; a god-daughter – Belvia Nester, Hillsville; six sisters – Robertha Sumer, Virginia Sizemore, Shirley Sumner (all of Woodlawn), Joan Sparks of Roanoke, Etta Mae Mannine of Bedford and Vera Jean Horton of Austinville, Virginia. 3 brothers – Alvin Porter, J.D. Porter (both of Galax), Larry Duane “Pooch” Porter, Oklahoma and a special friend, Alice Farris of Max Meadows. A host of special nieces, nephews, in-laws and friends also survive. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 15, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. at the Reese Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ron Fredericks, Rev. Theron Phillips and the Rev. Cas Horton officiating. Interment will follow in the Sanders Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Reese Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday or at the residence at any time. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Carpenter | Kathy | 6 Jun 1956 | 13 Sep 2000 | Kathy Carpenter, 44, was remembered at funeral services held Sept. 17 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson. Rev. Denton Hart, the Rev. Ronda Rash and the Rev. Bluferd Eldreth officiated. Entombment was held Sept. 18 at Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Mausoleum of Prayer. Mrs. Carpenter was born in Ashe County. She was employed by Watauga Medical Center in Boone. She is survived by her husband, Rodger Dale Carpenter Sr.; two sons, Roger Dale Carpenter Jr. and fiancee, Sherrie Boyer of Creston, and Christopher Lee Carpenter of the home; two daughters, Angela Dawn Edgell and husband, Adam of Ft. Stewart, Ga., and Michelle Lynn Carpenter of the home; her grandmother, Uzella Lewis of Creston; three sisters, JoAnn Richardson, Lansing, Janette Reese, Creston and Melissa Brown, Mountain City, Tenn.; and one granddaughter, Samantha Nicole Carpenter. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Goss | Charles Edward | 13 Sep 2000 | Charles Edward Goss, 74, was remembered at funeral services held Sept. 16 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Billy Joe Blevins and Rev. Harry Osborne officiated. Rev. Bill Ballou officiated and sung. Burial followed in the Goss Cemetery in Lansing. Mr. Goss is survived by his wife, Madeline Miller Goss; one daughter, Norma Goss, Jefferson; two sons, Roger Goss, Newton, and Kenneth Goss, Wilkesboro; one sister, Pearl Lee Young, Jefferson; and one brother, Gwyn Goss, Lansing. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Irwin | Carol Taylor | 13 Sep 2000 | Carol Taylor Irwin, age 52, of 307 Irwin Valley Road, Sparta, NC, died Wednesday evening, September 13, 2000, in the Watauga Medical Center in Boone, NC. She is survived by her husband: Bobby Irwin of the home; one daughter: Jennifer Irwin of Sparta, NC; one son and daughter-in-law: Bryan and Tammy Irwin of Clemmons, NC; her mother: Ruth Evelyn Sanders Taylor; and two sisters: Barbara T. Higgins of Potomac, Md. and Mitzi App of Windsor, Ca. An Episcopal Memorial Service will be conducted Saturday, September 16, 2000, at 2:00 PM at the Sparta United Methodist Church. Rev. Stan McGraw will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Alleghany County Educational Foundation in Carol’s name, C/O John Woodruff, 85 Peachtree Street, Sparta, NC 28675. | |
| Pruitt | Patsy Farish | 13 Sep 2000 | Patsy Farish Pruitt, age 90, of 519 Saddle Mtn. Church Road, Ennice, NC, died Wednesday evening, September 13. 2000, at her home. She was the widow of Boyd Franklin Pruitt. She is survived by one daughter: Sandy Brooks of Ennice, NC; one brother: Frank Farish of Pensacola, Fla.; one sister: Becky Herring of Charlottesville, Va.; and two grandsons: Steve Henson of Sparta, NC and Jamie Brooks of Ennice, NC. Graveside Services will be conducted Saturday, September 16, 2000 at 11:00 AM at the Big Springs Cemetery. Elder Earl Baker will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7-8 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, NC and at other times at the home at 519 Saddle Mtn. Church Road, Ennice, NC. | |
| Spraker | Nellie Lawson | 13 Sep 2000 | NELLIE LAWSON SPRAKER, age 82, of Wytheville, Virginia, died Wednesday, September 13, 2000 in the New River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oren Clegg Spraker and her parents, Joseph Dodson and Minerva Ann Blair Lawson. She is survived by her son: James Clegg Spraker of Wytheville; several in-laws: Mrs. James R. Lawson, Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Spraker, Mrs. W. Watson Spraker and Mrs. James K. Spraker. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Wytheville Baptist Church, with interment to follow in the East End Cemetery. There will be no visitation. The remains will be placed in the church one hour before service time. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the Wytheville Baptist Church or Bethel United Methodist Church. Gillman Funeral Home, Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Glenn | Charles | 4 Feb 1978 | 14 Sep 2000 | Charles Glenn, 22 was remembered at funeral services held Sept. 17 at Sutherland Baptist Church. Rev. John Shelton officiated. Burial followed in the Potter-Main Cemetery in Creston. Mr. Glenn was born in Watauga County to Roger and Junie Lipford Glenn. He was a graduate of Northwest Ashe High School in Warrensville and an employee of Vannoy Construction Company. He was a member of Tamarack Church of Christ. He is survived by his mother, Junie Lipford Glenn, Creston; his biological father, Roger Glenn, Sugar Grove; his father, Gary Trivette, Creston; one brother, Tony Johnson and wife, Lisa; and one sister, Joleen Eastridge and husband, David, all of Creston; one step-sister, Angela Trivette, Winston-Salem; one step-brother, Gary Lee Trivette, Creston; his fiance”, Crystal Roberts; two stepsons, Christian Roberts and Jacob Wade, all of Creston; maternal grandmother, Lena Potter, Marion; paternal grandmother, Priscilla Glenn, Sugar Grove; maternal great-grandmother, Docia Greer, Creston; and his step-grandmother, Viola Trivette, Creston. Hampton Funeral Service of Boone was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Sexton | Bertha | 29 Dec 1908 | 15 Sep 2000 | Bertha Powers Sexton, 91, was remembered at funeral services held Sept 17 at Bethel Baptist Church in Lansing. Rev. Rex Hall, Rev. Fred Richardson and Rev. Junior Miller officiated. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mrs. Sexton was born in Ashe County to Eugene and Mammie Powers. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, J.B. Sexton. She is survived by a son, Ira Sexton, Lansing; three daughters, Laura Shepherd, Lena Rhodes and Frances McCready, all of Lansing; seven grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren; and one niece. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Lambert | Johnsie Mae | 30 Jun 1926 | 15 Sep 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. |
| Boothe | Jesse Lee | 7 Jul 1928 | 15 Sep 2000 | Jesse Lee Boothe, 72, was remembered at funeral services held Sept. 18 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. Mr. Booth was born in Raleigh to Reese and Ella Seagraves Booth. He is survived by his wife, Francis Davis Boothe; one sister, Eva Mae Arnold, Duncan; and one son, David Boothe, Warrensville. Memorials may be made to the Ashe County Rescue Squad. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Cross | Ben Ervin, J. “Bud” | 18 Jan 1943 | 16 Sep 2000 | Ben “Bud” Ervin Cross Jr., 57, was remembered at funeral services held Sept. 19 at Laurel Knob Baptist Church. Rev. Jim Rash and Rev. Bruce Roten officiated. Burial followed in the Goodman Cemetery. Mr. Cross was born in Martin County. He is survived by his wife, Vonda Cross; two sisters, Louise Bullock, Pinetops, and Sue Cratts, Williamston; one brother, David Cross, Oak City; two step-sons, James Jackson Sanderford and Glen Thomas Sanderford, both of Raleigh; one step-daughter, Cecile Tant, Atex; five step- grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Laurel Knob Baptist Church, c/o Imogene Goodman, PO Box 1703, Jefferson, NC 28640. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Hedrick | Jean Dooley | 16 Sep 2000 | Jean Dooley Hedrick, age 59, of Wytheville, Virginia died Saturday, September 16, 2000 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Harry Mitchell Dooley and Ina Kate Marsh Dooley. She was preceded in death by a brother, Garnett Dooley and a sister, Julia D. Harrah. She is survived by her husband Donald R. “Don” Hedrick of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law: Wayne and Mitzi Hedrick of Newport News, VA; Steve and Teresa Hedrick of Salem, VA; and Dale Hedrick of Wytheville, VA. Two grandchildren: Jessica and Katelyn Hedrick, one sister: Evelyn June Jamison of Barren Springs, VA; two brothers: James Dooley of Ashland, VA, Lewis Dooley of Buffalo, WV, and a special nephew: Larry Harrah of Speedwell, VA. Several other nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, September 19, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Wesley Jamison officiating. Interment will follow in the Berea Christian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Monday or at the residence at any time. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Woodard | Lettie | 24 Jun 1912 | 17 Sep 2000 | Lettie Eldreth Woodard, 88, was remembered at funeral services held Sept 20 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Bluford Eldreth officiated. Burial followed in the Woodard Family Cemetery. Mrs. Woodard was born in Ashe County to J.R. Eldreth and Cordelia Rash Eldreth. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Ernest Woodard. She is survived by two sons, Charles Woodard, Lenoir, and Ernie Woodard, Todd; five daughters, Geneva Eller and Billie Farmer, both of Warrensville, Betty Jean Winebarger, Lenoir, Joan Eller, Todd, and Sally Testerman, Grassy Creek; a sister, Ethel Lewis, Creston; 30 grandchildren, 44 great-grandchildren, five great-great-grandchildren and a great-great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to American Heart Association, c/o Judy Leek, 206 Oak Grove Circle, Jefferson, NC 28640. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Fisher | Carl Graham | 17 Sep 2000 | Carl Graham Fisher, age 75 of Roanoke, Virginia, formerly of Wytheville, died Sunday, September 17, 2000. He was born in Wythe County, the son of the late Emmett and Cora Heldreth Fisher. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, a former member of the Wythe County Rescue Squad and had worked many years for the Southwest Virginia Enterprise. He is survived by is wife Anna Lee “Anne” Fisher of the home, son and daughter-in-law Dennis and Paulette Fisher of Roanoke, VA; daughter Patty Fisher of Roanoke, VA; grandsons Chad and Corry Fisher of Roanoke; sister and brother-in-law Hazel and Joe Manuel of Fairview, OR; sister-in-law Josephine Alderman of Bland, VA; brothers-in-law Warren Thompson of Max Meadows, VA; Arch Thompson and Raymond Thompson, both of Wytheville. Numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 20, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Green Ridge Baptist Church Building Fund, Green Ridge Road, Roanoke, VA 24019. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Hawthorne | Herbert Columbus | 23 Apr 1917 | 18 Sep 2000 | Herbert Columbus Hawthorne, age 83, of 490 Sullivan Road, Statesville, NC, died Monday Morning, September 18, 2000, at his residence following a period of declining health. He was born April 23, 1917, in Alleghany County, NC, and was the son of the late John Ross Hawthorne and Lela Phipps Hawthorne. He attended Sparta Elementary School and graduated from Sparta High School. He attended UNC-Chapel Hill, class of 1940, and did further studies at the University of Indiana. He was a member of the North Carolina Highway Patrol before entering the U.S. Navy during World War II. He was married to Katherine Jane Grier on November 24, 1942, and following release from the U.S. Navy became a partner in the Grier Cotton Company in Statesville where he continued to be active for 35 years. Mr. Hawthorne was active in community affairs as a member of the First Presbyterian Church and the Statesville Rotary Club. In state politics, he was a lifelong advocate of the Democratic Party. In addition to his wife, Mr. Hawthorne is survived by three daughters: Grier Hawthorne Buck of Tuscon, Az., Dr. Mary H. Hawthorne of Pittsboro, NC, and Ann Parks Hawthorne of Washington, D.C.; one grandson: Shane Willoughby MacNicholas of Charleston, S.C.; one brother: James Kemp Hawthorne of Mooresville, NC; and one sister: Emaline Hawthorne Britton of Danville, Va. A Memorial Service to celebrate the life of Mr. Hawthorne will be conducted at 11:00 AM Thursday, September 21, 2000, at the First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Grant M. Sharp officiating. Interment will follow at 4:00 PM Thursday at the Elk Creek Cemetery in Alleghany County. The family will be assembled at the residence where friends may visit any time. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Mitchell Community College Endowment for Excellence, P.O. Box 469, Statesville, NC 28687-0469. Nicholson Funeral Home in Statesville is serving the family of Mr. Hawthorne. |
| Amburn | Elva Mae Hancock | 24 May 1933 | 18 Sep 2000 | Elva Mae Hancock Amburn, age 67, of Wytheville, Virginia, died Monday, September 18, 2000, in the Birdmont Health Care Center. She was born May 24, 1933 in the Spur Branch area of Bland County the daughter of the late Sidney Edward Hancock and Bessie Pearl King Hancock. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Joyce Faye Amburn. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law: Sheila Houchins of Wytheville; Judy and John Jarrells of Goodview, VA; Barbara and Stevie Viars of Max Meadows, Va. Three sons and daughters-in-law: Danny and Terri Amburn of Max Meadows, VA; Jerry and Debbie Amburn of Kannapolis, NC; and Ronnie and Leigh Amburn of Rural Retreat, VA. A sister and brother-in-law: Mary Etta and Ernest Hamblin of Front Royal, VA; eleven grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 20, 2000, at 3:00 p.m. at the Wytheville Kingdom Hall Jehovah Witness’s with Brother Ross Bradley officiating. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. The body will be taken to the Wytheville Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness’s one hour before service time. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Wytheville Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness’s. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. |
| Clodfelter | Reba Cleo Pruitt | 18 Sep 2000 | Reba Cleo Pruitt Clodfelter, age 64, of 1072 US Highway 21 South, Sparta, NC, died Monday, September 18, 2000, in the Vencor Hospital in Greensboro, NC. She was the widow of James Harvey Clodfelter. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law: Arnold and Sherry Clodfelter of Sparta , NC; two sisters: Rose Harless of Sparta, NC and Rosa Lee Pruitt of Morganton, NC; one brother and sister-in-law: Herbert and Myrtle Pruitt of Sparta, NC; six sisters-in-law: Rosie Hughes, Effie Burkhart both of Lexington, NC, Lillie Bailey of Mt. Gilead, NC, Emma Asbell of Thomasville, NC, and Louisa Pruitt and Marie Pruitt both of Sparta, NC; one brother-in-law: Cope Woodle of Lexington, NC. Several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, September 20, 2000, at 2:00 PM at the Whitehead Union Baptist Church with burial in the Whitehead Joines Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church just in time for Funeral Services. Rev. Jerry Roten, Rev. Hobert Dowell and Rev. Ralph Smith will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, September 19, 2000, from 7:00-8:30 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta and at other times at the home of Arnold and Sherry Clodfelter, 1072 US Highway 21 South, Sparta, NC. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the family to cover medical expenses. | |
| Hodge | Richard Duane “Sam” | 18 Sep 2000 | Richard Duane “Sam” Hodge, age 68, of Wytheville, Virginia, died Monday September 18, 2000, in the V.A. Medical Center in Salem, Virginia. He was born in Wythe County the son of the late Walter F. and Elsie Dunford Hodge and was a member of the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Pulaski Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1184 and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II and the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Vest Hodge and a brother Daniel F. “Pete” Hodge. He is survived by two daughters: Susan West of Atlanta, GA and Matina Neoka “Tina” Hodge of Pulaski, VA. Two sons and daughters-in-law: Walter Franklin and Cindy Hodge of Bassett, VA; and Robert Hodge of Galax, VA. Two sisters: Golda Page “Cookie” and Eldon Burnett of Newport News, VA; and Gail H. and George E. King of Rt. 3, Wytheville,, VA. A brother: Buford E. Hodge of Wytheville, VA and five grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 21, 2000, at 1:00 p.m. at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jeff Callahan and the Rev. Bob Lewis officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. Graveside military rites will be conducted by the Pulaski Veterans of Foreign Wars Post #1184. The body will be taken to the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church where the family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday or at the residence of his sister, Gail King at any time. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, VA is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Baldwin | Grant | 20 Sep 2000 | Grant Baldwin, 73, formerly of Lansing was remembered at funeral services held Sept. 23 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jim Francis and Rev. Larry Shepherd officiated. Burial followed in the Graybeal Cemetery. Mr. Baldwin is survived by his wife, Viola Baldwin; two step-daughters, Beth Seymore, Jefferson, and Wilma Houck, Todd; two step-sons, Buster Wilcox, Lansing, and Joe Wilcox, Todd; two brothers, Jim Baldwin, Warrensville, and Ken Baldwin, Grassy Creek; three sisters, Reba Smith and Marlene Dishner, both of Bluff City, Tenn., and Daphner Music, High Point; 12 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Blevins | James Richard, Sr. “Butch” | 20 Sep 2000 | James Richard “Butch” Blevins, Sr., age 55 of Max Meadows, Virginia died Wednesday, September 20, 2000 in Brownsville, Tennessee. He was born in West Virginia, the son of the late Richard and Louise Blevins. He was a U’S. Army Veteran of Vietnam and a driver for Wolfe Trucking Company. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mandy Mitchell; half-sister, Ethel Delby and half-brother Tobe Delby. He is survived by: two sons and daughters-in-law – James R. Jr. “Jim” and Susan Blevins; Christopher A. “Pete” Blevins all of Max Meadows. Two daughters and son-in-law – Nancy Lynn Blevins and Lorrie E. and Donnie Davis all of Wytheville, VA. Two grandchildren – Steven Tyler Blevins and Justin Coty Blevins. The mother of his children, Linda Inez Blevins of Wytheville, VA. A brother, Charles “Looney” Blevins of Max Meadows; brother-in-law, Jack Shinault of Wytheville; special friends Charlie and Judy Wolfe and family of Bastian and Jay and Jennifer Hall of Max Meadows; mother-in-law, Ellen Shinault of Wytheville; a niece Sharon Mitchell; a nephew Michael Mitchell and a host of sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law also survive.A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 23, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Randy Morris officiating. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home Saturday, September 23 from 12:00 noon until service time or at the residence of his son, Jim Blevins at any time. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Suthers | Thomas Randolph “Tom” | 20 Sep 2000 | THOMAS RANDOLPH “TOM” SUTHERS, age 73, of Wytheville, Virginia died Wednesday, September 20, 2000 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was the son of the late Albert E. and Betty Williams Suthers. He was a well known Wythe County farmer. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Carl L., Lloyd W., Paul G., and Ernest B. Suthers. He is survived by his wife, Melita Simmerman Suthers, of Wytheville; sister Sue Suthers Reardon of Rural Retreat; brothers and sister-in-law Charles S. Suthers, Herman A. and Irene Pennix Suthers, Harold N. Suthers all of Wytheville; mother-in-law Audrey Umberger Simmerman of Wytheville; brother-in- law and sisters-in-law Kelly Jr. and Hilda Copenhaver Simmerman of Memphis, Tennessee, Shirley Simmerman Huff, of Darlington, South Carolina; special niece Lori Ann Huff of Darlington, SC; Special nephews Dr. Steven C. Simmerman and Dr. Barry L. Simmerman, both of Memphis, TN. Several other nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral service will be Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Don Stansell with the interment in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens, Rural Retreat, Virginia. The family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Semones | RUSSELL HOWARD | 10 Jun 1915 | 21 Sep 2000 | RUSSELL HOWARD SEMONES, age 85, of Blacksburg, Virginia died Thursday, September 21, 2000 at Montgomery Regional Hospital following a brief illness. He was a native of Carroll County, born at Snake Creek, VA, June 10, 1915 to Noah Anderson Semones and Minnie Elizabeth Hall Semones. Following a long career in the building supply business in Virginia and North Carolina, he retired and was living in Blacksburg, VA at the time of his death. Russell enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodcraft, and was a Master knife-maker. He was a long-term member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Dad Saints. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 56 years, Nellie Nixon Semones, a grandson, Fred B. Givens, III; four brothers – Issac, James, Melvin and Ernest Allen Semones, and other siblings who died in infancy. He is survived by one son – Guerry A. Semones Marthasville, MO; three daughters – Irene S. Givens, Newport, VA; Glennadine S. Gouldman, Gum Springs, VA; Deborah S. Ayers Semones, Roanoke, VA; two sisters – Mime S. Marshall, Kinston, NC; Daisy S. Dunford, Wytheville, VA; eight grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren. Two brothers – J. Heath Semones, Wytheville, VA and William Lee Semones, Roanoke, VA. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 23, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Vaughn-Guynn-McGrady Chapel in Hillsville, VA. The burial will be at North End Cemetery in Hillsville, VA. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. Saturday at the Vaughn-Guynn-McGrady Chapel. |
| Pope | Benjamin Franklin | 21 Sep 2000 | BENJAMIN FRANKLIN POPE, JR., age 69 of Fayetteville, North Carolina and formerly of Max Meadows, Virginia, died September 21, 2000 in the Duke Medical Center. He was the son of the late Benjamin F. Sr. and Pearl Sweckere Pope. He was retired Letter Carrier of the U.S. Postal Service and was a U.S. Army veteran of Korea and Vietnam wars. He is survived by his wife, Patsy P. Pope, of Fayetteville, NC; son Benjamin F. Pope, III of Garner, NC; Sisters Emogene P. Holston, of Max Meadows and Ann B. Pope of Roanoke, VA; brothers William E. Pope, of Windsor, VA, John J. Pope of Christiansburg, VA, and Thomas J. Pope of Pulaski, VA. A graveside service will be Monday at 10:00 a.m. in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home Monday from 9:00 a.m. until service time. The American Legion Post #9 will conduct Military Graveside rites. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Smithers | Nannie Lois | 21 Sep 2000 | Mrs. Nannie Lois Edwards Smithers, age 73, of Ridgeview Apartments 2A, Sparta, NC, died Thursday morning, September 21, 2000, at her home. She is survived by two daughters and sons- in-law: Karen and Dean Todd of Glade Valley, NC, and Teresa and Travis Caudill of Galax, Va.; two sons and a daughter-in-law: Dale Smithers of Sparta, NC, Gary and Jackie Edwards of Bent Mtn., Va.; nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; two brothers and a sister-in- law: Floyd and Sarah Edwards of Pahrump, Nevada, and Joe Edwards of Wilmington, NC; one sister and brother-in-law: Laura and Glenn Barker of Lexington, NC; and a special nephew: George Delp of Fancy Gap, Va. Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, September 23, 2000, at 2:00 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Glade Creek Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Sam Loggins will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday evening, September 22, 2000, from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, NC and at other times at the home of Travis and Teresa Caudill, 663 Hill Falls Lane, Galax, Va. Flowers will be appreciated or Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alleghany County Ambulance Service, P.O. Box 806, Sparta, NC 28675. | |
| Tickle | Mary Frances | 21 Sep 2000 | MARY FRANCES WILSON TICKLE, age 80, of Wytheville, Virginia, died Thursday, September 21, 2000, at her residence. She was born in Seneca, South Carolina, the daughter of the late William Beattie and Florence RAgsdale Wilson. She was a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Charles G. Tickle, Sr., a brother Charles Wilson and a step-son, Bill Tickle. She is survived by – a daughter and son-in-law, Florence Tickle and James C. Baker of Max Meadows, VA; two grandchildren – Jennifer Raeneill Bivins of Wytheville, VA and Laura Coleen Baker of Max Meadows, VA; three step-sons and spouses – Charles G. Jr., and Phyllis Tickle of Bristol, VA; Ellis and Cleo Tickle of Hudson, FL; Franklin D. Tickle of Huron, OH; two sisters – Nell Redman of Salem, SC and Edith Harrigan of Savannah, GA; three brothers – Woodrow Wilson of McDonald, TN; John Wilson of Bryant, AL; Furman Wilson of Senica, SC; a step-daughter Ellen Tickle of Wytheville, VA; a special friend Stormie Minnick of the home and eleven step-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 24, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Seventh Day Adventist Church with the Rev. Kenneth Wilson and the Rev. Charles McMillen officiating. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Witherspoon | Nettie | 23 Jul 1907 | 22 Sep 2000 | Nettie Witherspoon, was remembered at funeral services held Sept 24 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel by Rev. Wayne Osborne, Rev. Jeff Vogler and Rev. David Grinnell. Burial followed in Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery in Jefferson. Ms. Witherspoon was born in Ashe County to Minnie Howell Witherspoon and the late Andrew Witherspoon, who died in 1907. Ms. Witherspoon was a housekeeper for many residences in Ashe and surrounding counties. She is survived by one niece, Marie Witherspoon Blevins, Jefferson; two nephews, Harold Witherspoon, Jerry Witherspoon both of Jefferson; and special caregivers and nieces, Brenda Osborne, Leanne Osborne and Ashley Osborne all of Jefferson. Memorial may be made to the Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery Fund c/o Ronnie Sturgill 201-B NC Hwy 16 North, Crumpler, NC 28617 or to Hospice of Ashe County, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at ashelawn@fastransit.net or www.funeral-plans.com/ashelawn. |
| Kincer | Rupert Neal | 7 May 1909 | 23 Sep 2000 | Rupert Neal Kincer, age 91, of Wytheville died Saturday, September 23, 2000 in the Birdmont Health Care Center. He was born May 7, 1909 in Wythe County, Virginia, the son of the late Wythe Gleaves Kincer and Bertie Riggle Kincer. He was preceded in death by his wife of 51 years, Louise Shupe Kincer, son Gary R. Kincer and two sisters, Edna Felty and Kate Kegley. He is survived by his wife Beulah H. Kincer of Wytheville, daughter and son-in-law Betty and Bill Jennings of Leesburg, VA; son Bill Kincer of Tampa, FL; sister and brother-in-law Alma and Junior Wilson of Wytheville, VA; four grandchildren and spouses – Mike and Stephanie Jennings, Tim and Cathy Jennings, Steve and Susan Jennings and Susan and Robert Dude; great-grandchildren – Kendall, Travis, Tyler and Lindsey Jennings and Colleen Dude; step- daughter Judy Rorrer; step-grandchildren Teresa and Dean Carter, Darrell and Jackie Hart; Step-great-grandchildren Josh, Chelsea and Lucas Carter, Brandy and Shelli Hart; foster daughter and family Vinnie and Charles Chappell, six nieces and nine nephews also survive. Funeral service will be Tuesday, 11:00 a.m. in the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church conducted by Rev. C.W. Huff and Rev. Rae Mullins with the interment in the Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home Monday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. The body will be placed in the church one hour before service time. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Samaritans Purse, PO Box 3000, Boone, NC 28807 or the Mt Pleasant U.M.C. Cemetery Fund or Building Fund, 200 Mt. Pleasant Drive, Wytheville, VA 24382. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangement. |
| Carter | Van Wert | 16 May 1914 | 23 Sep 2000 | Van Wert Carter, 86, was remembered at funeral services held Sept 25 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Elder Bobby Absher officiated. Burial followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. Mr. Carter was born in Ashe County to Dryum Carter and Martha Stuart Carter. He was an agricultural farmer. He is survived by his wife, Beulah Reeves Carter of the home; three daughters, Betty Corriher, Salisbury, Billie Chegin, Columbia, S.C. and Caroline Trent, Kingsport, Tenn.; four grandchildren; and two nieces. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Hawks | Herman Lee | 23 Sep 2000 | Mr. Herman Lee Hawks, age 74, of 161 Rocky Ridge Road, Cana, Va., died Saturday, September 23, 2000, in the Forsyth Memorial Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. He is survived by his wife: Mrs. Wilma Crotts Hawks of the home; four daughters and sons-in-law: Gail and Richard Combs, Carol and James Edwards, Helen and Leon Hawks and Allison and Johnny Barr all of Cana, Va.; three sons and a daughter-in-law: Mark and Teresa Hawks of Sparta, NC, David Lee Hawks and Kenneth J. Hawks, both of the home; nine grandchildren ; five sisters and brothers- in-law: Dorothy and Lawrence Edwards, Ollie Hawks, Pauline Hawks, Clarencie Hawks, Shirley Hawks, Barbara and Richard Gentry, all of Cana, Va .; and one brother and sister-in-law: Junior and Jaunita Hawks of Cana, Va. Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday, September 26, 2000, at 2:00 PM at the Howell Funeral Home Chapel in Mt. Airy, NC, with interment in the Fancy Gap Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery in Cana, Va. Rev. Calvin Anderson and Rev. Mac Cassell will officiate . The family will receive friends Monday evening, September 25, 2000, from 7-9 PM at the Howell Funeral Home in Mt. Airy, NC. | |
| Martin | William Rush | 23 Sep 2000 | William Rush Martin, age 73 of Draper, Virginia died Saturday, September 23, 2000 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Dugspur, VA, the son of the late Isiah and Julia Vass Martin. He was a member of the Wytheville Seventh Day Adventist Church, A U.S. Army veteran of the Korean conflict, a member of Grover King Post No. 1115, V.F.W., and retired from the Radford Army Ammunition Plant. He is survived by his wife, Helen Sayers Martin; one son, William Rush Martin, Jr., Rt. 3, Wytheville, VA; two grandsons Seth and Chase Martin; one sister India McNeely of Barren Springs, VA; two brothers Junior Martin of Dublin and John Martin of Virginia Beach, VA; special friends June and Mary Ruth Lineberry. Numerous other special friends and relatives also survive. A graveside memorial service will be held Wednesday, September 27, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Webb cemetery, Carroll County, with Elder Bob Parrish officiating. Grover King Post No. 1115, V.F.W. will conduct graveside military rites. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home, however, friends may call at the residence at any time. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the American Cancer Society. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Brooks | Della Scott | 24 Sep 2000 | Mrs. Della Scott Brooks, age 100, of Foggy Mtn. Road, Glade Valley, N.C., died Sunday, September 24, 2000, at her daughter Ellen’s home on Mtn. View Road, Glade Valley. She was the widow of Frank Brooks. She is survived by six daughters: Mabel McKnight of Glade Valley, NC, Elsie Moore of Murfreesboro, Tn., Louise Smith of Glade Valley, NC, Ruby Himmer of Abingdon, Md., Ruth Mitchell of Havre de Grace, Md and Ellen Brooks of Glade Valley, NC; two sons: Roy Brooks of Fredricksburg, Va. and Bobby Brooks of Bowling Green, Va.; and twenty-five grandchildren, forty-one great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by two children: Roxie Royall and Clifford Brooks. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday morning, September 26, 2000, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Mtn. View Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Everett Shaw will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday evening, September 25, 2000, at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. The family will be the home place on Foggy Mountain Rd., Glade Valley, NC. | |
| Copenhaver | Clyde C. | 24 Sep 2000 | Clyde C. Copenhaver, age 78 of Rural Retreat, Virginia, died Sunday, September 24, 2000 in the Lifecare of Gwinnett in the Atlanta, Georgia area. He was born in Wythe County, Virginia, the son of the late Pearl P and Bonnie Dutton Copenhaver. Mr Copenhaver was a member of the Fulton United Methodist Church, a veteran of the U.S. Army Air Corp and the American Legion Post # 229 in Rural Retreat. He was preceded in death by his wife, Myrtle Cline Copenhaver. He is survived by: one son and daughter-in-law – Eugene and Yvonne Copenhaver of Braselton, GA, two grandchildren and spouses – Robert W. and Vickie Copenhaver and Julie and Robert Coile; three great-grandchildren – Caitlin Coile, Abigail Copenhaver and Patrick Coile; two sisters – Nancy C. Garman of Fayetteville, NC and Margaret C. Medley or Rural retreat, VA; three brothers – Kent Copenhaver of Rural Retreat, Hugh Copenhaver of Atkins, VA and Randolph Copenahver of Wytheville; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday September 27, 2000, at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Tony Perry officiating. Interment will follow in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. The family requests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Volunteer Fire Department or to the Rural Retreat Volunteer Emergency Services. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Dean | Larry Carlton | 24 Sep 2000 | Larry Carlton Dean, age 51 of Abingdon, Virginia, formerly of Wythe County, died Sunday, September 24, 2000, in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Wythe County, the son of the late Paul W. and Edith Graham Dean and was preceded in death by two brothers, Bernard and Ronny Dean and a sister, Jewel William. He is survived by: two sisters and brothers-in-law – Wanda and Carl Aston of Sunbury, North Carolina and Betty and Norman Pieczynski of Hillsboro, NC; a brother and sister-in-law – Graydon and Annette Dean of Brownwood, TX; several nieces and nephews also survive. A graveside memorial service will be held Tuesday, September 26, 2000, at 11:00 a.m. at the Bethany Cemetery with the Rev. Larry Barnes officiating. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Brooks | Lela Brooks | 6 Dec 1914 | 25 Sep 2000 | Lela Viola Ham Brooks, 85, was remembered at funeral services held Sept. 27 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Wayne Osborne, Rev. Lonnie Jones and Rev. David Testerman officiated. Burial followed in the Howell-Hill Cemetery. |
| Repass | James Gleaves | 26 Feb 1928 | 25 Sep 2000 | JAMES GLEAVES REPASS, age 72, of Wytheville, Virginia died Monday, September 25, 2000 in the Pulaski Community Hospital. He was born in Wythe County, February 26, 1928, the son of the late James R. and Myrtle Felty Repass. He was a retired mail carrier fot he Wytheville U.S. Postal Service, a member of Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church and a member of the Wythe County Historical Society. Mr. Repass was preceded in death by a son, James A. “Jimmy” Pepass. He is survived by his wife Thelma Hackler Repass of the home; a daughter Virginia R. “Ginny” Mahaffey of Wytheville; a granddaughter Erin E. McHaffey of Wytheville; a daughter-in-law Deborah C. Repass of Wytheville. Numerous special friends and neighbors also survive. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 27, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church with the Rev. C.W. Huff officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Pleasant cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service time. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday or at the residence at any time. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church building fund. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. |
| Belcher | Robert Jack | 25 Sep 2000 | ROBERT JACK BELCHER, SR., age 80, of Wytheville died Monday, September 25, 2000 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was the son of the late Letcher and Mattie Baldwin Belcher, and was preceded in death by a son Robert Jack Belcher, Jr. He is survived by his wife Thelma M. Belcher of Wytheville, Virginia; daughter Angela Kay McKinney of Springfield, Ohio; son Danny Ray Belcher of Bland, VA; sisters Alma Kelly and Evelyn Dillow, both of Tucson, Arizona; ten grandchildren, eleven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel with the interment in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The American Legion Post #9 will conduct Military Graveside rites. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Cowley | Donald Lee | 25 Sep 2000 | Donald Lee Cowley, age 38, of Wytheville, Virginia died Monday, September 25, 2000 as the result of an automobile accident. He was born in Muncie, Indiana and was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Cowley. He was employeed by Jefferson Mills in Pulaski. He is survived by his wife Sandra Grubb Cowley; one son Charles Cowley; three daughters and son-in- law – Julie Cowley and Amanda Cowley all of the home, and April and Jason Pearman of Piney, Virginia; grandson Michael Richardson; mother and step-father Ruth and Wayne Sowers of Arcadia, FL; one sister Diane Cowley of Arcadia, FL; one brother Dennis Cowley of Ft. Meyers, FL. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 29, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Edward Richardson officiating. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday or at the residence at any time. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Grubb | Maude Hanes | 25 Sep 2000 | Mrs. Maude Hanes Grubb, age 92, of Highway 113, Piney Creek, NC, died Monday Morning, September 25, 2000, in the Sunbridge Nursing Center in Sparta, NC. She was the widow of John Grubb. She is survived by two daughters: Rebecca Wolfe of Mercersburg, Pa., and Sue Finney of Sparta, NC; one son: John Grubb of Piney Creek, NC; six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; two brothers: Ralph Hanes and Thurmond Hanes both of California; and one sister: Mabel Miller of California. She was preceded in death by three daughters: Ellen, Bonnie and Mary Lou. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, September 27, 2000, at 11:00 AM at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with burial to follow in the Church Cemetery. Rev. D. R. Gilliam will officiate. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral services at the church. The family will be at the home of James and Sue Finney, 2185 NC Highway 93, Sparta, NC. or John D. Grubb in Scottville. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Piney Creek Volunteer Fire Department, C/O Larry Adams, 8850 NC Highway 93, Piney Creek, NC 28663. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta is in charge of the Funeral Arrangements. | |
| Lambert | Bonnie Blevins | 21 Aug 1921 | 26 Sep 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. |
| Baker | Frank | 29 Sep 1935 | 26 Sep 2000 | Frank Baker, 64, was remembered at funeral services held Sept. 29 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Ted Reynolds officiated. Burial followed in the Obids Country Church Cemetery. Mr. Baker was born in Ashe County to Everette Baker and Rae Severt Baker. He was a dairy farmer. He is survived by his wife, Phyllis Vinson Baker of the home; a son, Matthew Franklin Baker of the home. Memorials may be made to Calvary Freewill Baptist Church Building Fund, PO Box 185, Glendale Springs, NC 28629. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Johnston | John Randal | 24 Mar 1947 | 26 Sep 2000 | John Randal Johnston, 53, formerly of Ashe County, was remembered at memorial services held Sept. 30 at Blue Ridge Baptist Church. Rev. Ken Pardue officiated. Mr. Johnston was born in Ashe County to Richard and Ruth Craft Johnston. He is survived by one daughter, Amy Clark, Jacksonville, Fla.; one son, Randy Johnston, Greenville, S.C.; three brothers, Phillip Johnston, Pittsburg, Pa., Richard Leo Johnston, Kernersville, and David Johnston, Wilkesboro; and one sister, Sandy Rash, Lansing. Memorials may be made to the National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd Street, Suite 1100, New York, NY 10016. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Davis | Annie Grey Whitaker | 26 Sep 2000 | Annie Grey Whitiker Davis, age 98 of Bland, Virginia, died Tuesday, September 26, 2000, in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was born in Giles County the daughter of the late Joseph and Rosa Duncan Whitaker and was a member of the Greenhill Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Deco G. Davis and six brothers. She is survived by – a son and daughter-in-law R. Randolph and Lois P. Davis; a granddaughter and spouse Pam and Mark Hill; a grandson Robert W. Davis; a great-granddaughter Emily Claire Hill; special care-givers Audery Hounshell and Linda Davis, all of Route 1, Bland and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 29, 2000, at 2:00 p.m. at the Newberry Funeral Chapel in Bland with the Rev. Doug Hyndrich officiating. Interment will follow in the Davis Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Newberry Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Bland County Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 10, Bastian, VA 24314. Newberry Funeral Home in Bland, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Hackler | Ernest Lee | 26 Sep 2000 | Ernest Lee Hackler, age 80 of Rural Retreat, Virginia died Tuesday evening, September 26, 2000 in the Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion. He was born in Grayson County, Virginia, the son of the late Sylvester and Barbara Catron Hackler. Mr. Hackler was a member of the Rural retreat United Methodist Church, the Club 55 Bowling League, a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corp and also a member of the American Legion Post # 229. He was preceded in death by his wife Lorena Sage Hackler, a sister Virginia McMillan and a brother Harold Hackler. He is survived by – one daughter Ernestina “Tina” Sult of Rural retreat; two sons and daughter-in- law Roger and Florence hackler of Danville, VA and Ernest H. “Buckeye” Hackler of Hillsville, VA; one sister and brother-in-law Evelyn and Don Hall of Cuyahoga Falls Ohio; one brother and sister-in-law William Ray and Mattie Jean Hackler of Sharpes, Florida; six grandchildren – Lori Hackler, Sabrina King, Tony Sult, Josh Hackler, Mark Hackler and Mike Hackler; two great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday September 29, 2000 at the Rural Retreat United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jim Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery with graveside military rites being conducted by Marion V.F.W. Post # 4667. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service time. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Volunteer Fire Department or the Rural Retreat United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the Lindsey Funeral Home or at the residence at any time. Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Hedrick | Katherine Belle Corvin | 26 Sep 2000 | Katherine Belle Corvin Hedrick, age 79, of Wytheville, Virginia died Tuesday, September 26, 2000 in Kegley Manor. She was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late William Buford and Cora Belle Irvin Corvin. She was retired from Interbake Foods, Inc. in Richmond and was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Elizabeth Ann Hedrick and a daughter-in-law, Jean Hedrick. She is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law Doinald R. Hedrick of Wytheville and Robert A. and Mary Hedrick of Liberty, MO; one sister Patsie Brunk of Wytheville; one brother William Buford Corvin, Jr., of Wytheville, seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive. A graveside service will be held Friday, September 29, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. at the West End Cemetery with the Rev. Donald Stansell officiating. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home Friday from 10:00 a/m/ until service time. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Lail | James Ottis “Dave” | 12 Sep 1908 | 27 Sep 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. |
| Black | Ollie Pauline “Polly” | 12 Feb 1930 | 27 Sep 2000 | Ollie Pauline (Polly) Jameson Kiker Black, 70, was remembered at funeral services held Oct. 1 at Deep Springs Baptist Church, of which she was a member. Rev. Ken Forrester and Rev. Rex Burleson officiated. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Serving as pallbearers were Bruce Black, Travis Black, Larry King, Dan Clay, Sonny Carpenter and Wayne Kiker. Cody T. Kiker was honorary pallbearer. Mrs. Black was born in Chester County, Pa. to the late Paul Mason and Goldie Elizabeth Carson Jameson. She was retired from Cook and Boardman Company of Charlotte, where she worked as a bookkeeper for a number of years. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Oscar (Wick) Black Sr. of Midland., who died in January of 1991. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law, Thomas F. (Tom) Kiker and Carolyn, Peachland; one step-son and daughter-in-law, William O. (Bill) Black Jr. and Kay, Midland; three grandsons, Cody T. Kiker, Peachland, Travis Black, Midland, and Bruce Black and wife, Allison, Creedmore. Memorials may be made to Masonic Home for Children at Oxford, c/o Kilwinning Masonic Lodge #64, PO Box 777, Wadesboro, NC 28170; or to Juvenile Diabetes Foundation, 125 Cottage Place, Charlotte, NC 28202. Leavitt Funeral Home of Wadesboro was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Taylor | Vergie | 14 Feb 1941 | 27 Sep 2000 | Vergie Belle Dancy Taylor, 59, was remembered at funeral services held Sept 30 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Roger Blevins and Rev. Bruce Roten officiated. Burial followed in the Taylor Family Cemetery. Mrs. Taylor was born in Ashe County to Millard Dancy and Hester Cleary Dancy. She owned her family business, J.T. Furniture in West Jefferson. She was a member of Faith Chapel Church of Deep Gap. She was preceded in death by her father, Millard Dancy; and two brothers, Sam and Ray Dancy. She is survived by her husband, Jones Allen Taylor of the home; a son, Michael Taylor, Durham; a daughter, Debra Kingsley, Fort Myers, Fla.; her mother, Hester Dancy, West Jefferson; five brothers, Roy Dancy, Elbert Dancy, Robert Dancy and Bill Dancy, all of West Jefferson, and Dale Dancy, Livingston, Tenn.; three sisters, Myrtle Shatley, West Jefferson, Mae Hash, Mouth of Wilson, Va., and Linda Weaver, Hudson; two grandchildren, Jason and Carrie Kingsley; special friends, Marie Miller, Glendale Springs, Betty Severt, West Jefferson, Gail and Juanita Roark, Jefferson, and Karen Gallimore, Hillsville, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Fox | Rhonda Lynn Carter | 4 Sep 1954 | 27 Sep 2000 | Rhonda Lynn Carter Fox, age 46, of Echo Valley, Wytheville, Virginia, died Wednesday, September 27, 2000. She was born September 4, 1954 in Carroll County and was preceded in death by her father, William Frazier Carter. She was a member of Cedar Hill Methodist Church and a member of the American Saddlebred Association. She is survived by her husband, John S. Fox; two sons, Aaron Hall of Pulaski, VA and John “Steven” Fox of the home; her mother, Delois P. Edwards of Pulaski, VA; one sister, Vanessa E. Dobbins of Draper, VA; two step-daughters, Kathy White and Donna Rigney, both of Wytheville, one niece, Amber Dobbins, one nephew Justin Dobbins, both of Draper and five step- grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 30, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with Pastor Gordon Shinn officiating. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday or at the residence at any time. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. |
| Gambill | Ann Truitt | 27 Sep 2000 | Mrs. Ann Truitt Gambill, age 91, of 110 East Cheek Street, Sparta, NC, died Wednesday morning, September 27, 2000, at her home. She was the widow of Robert Eugene Gambill. She is survived by three sisters: Wanda Carpenter of Sparta, NC, Elizabeth Heard of Ft. Myers, Fla. and Dorothy Miller of Tallmadge, Ohio; and one brother: Foster Truitt of Sparta, NC. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, September 29, 2000, at 2:00 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Elk Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Dr. Jim Pollard and Rev. Stan McGraw will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday evening, September 28, 2000, from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, NC. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Alleghany County Educational Foundation, Ann Truitt Gambill Scholarship, 85 Peachtree Street, Sparta, NC 28675. | |
| Thompson | Howard Tyler | 28 Sep 2000 | HOWARD TYLER THOMPSON, age 75, of Austinville Road, Austinville, VA (the Laswell Community), died Thursday, September 28, 2000 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was born in Wythe County, the son of the late Leonard Tyler and Martha Bishop Thompson. He was a farmer and owner and operator of Thompson Coal Yard and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Nester Thompson and a brother, Herman Thompson. He is survived by his wife, Agnes Price Thompson; five daughters and sons-in-law – Rebecca and Bud Shinault of Wytheville, Virginia, Pansy and Frank Wilkins, Sr. of Bent Mountain, VA, Janet and Shayne Mabe of Max Meadows, Kathy and Barry Davidson of Gate City, VA; Missy and J.W. Smith of Max Meadows; three grandchildren – Nichole DAvidson, Sam Shinault and Richard Smith; three step-children – Garry Price of Max Meadows, Ernie Price of Ivanhoe, VA and Patricia Zimbro of Coco Beach, Florida; one step- grandchild, Christopher Price; one sister Elizabeth Patton of Max Meadows, VA and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 30, 2000 at 4:00 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in the Sanders Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Reese Funeral Home from 6:00 to9:00 p.m. Friday of at the residence at any time. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Lead Mines Rescue Squad, PO Box 502, Austinville, VA 24312. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Mabe | Nora Nichols | 3 Oct 2000 | Nora Nichols Mabe, age 85, of 934 Hwy. 18 South, Sparta, NC, died Tuesday evening, October 3, 2000, at her home. She was the widow of Odus Mabe. She is survived by four sisters: Etholene Bennett, Lou Bennett, Mattie Lowe and Maxine Nichols all of Sparta; and three brothers: Paul Nichols, Jack Nichols and Clay Nichols all of Sparta. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, October 6, 2000, at 11 AM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Sparta Cemetery. Elder Jess B. Higgins will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday evening, October 5, 2000, from 6-8 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, NC. | |
| Sheets | Gene C. | 15 Nov 1915 | 4 Oct 2000 | Gene C. Sheet was remembered at funeral services held Oct 7 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Burial followed at Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. Family members and friends will serve as pallbearers. Mr. Sheets was born in Ashe County to Mack and Chessie Sheets. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the United Mine Workers of America. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by sisters Nell Goodman and Sallie Leeper; and brothers Urcle Sheets and Bryce Sheets. He is survived by his wife, Rachel Colvard Sheets; son, Bill Sheets and wife Carolyn of Hickory; daughter, Dorothy Woolever and husband Jerry of Advance; brother, Val Sheets of Jefferson; grandchildren, Robert Sheets of Granite Falls, Dean Sheets of Valparaiso, Ind., Rachel Woolever of Orlando, Fla., and Mike Woolever of Fairfax, Va.; and 6 great grandchildren. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson is in charge of arrangements. Send e-mail condolences by visiting www.funeral-plans.com/ashelawn. |
| Hash | James Lee | 31 Jul 1926 | 4 Oct 2000 | James Lee Hash, 73, was remembered at funeral services held Oct. 6 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel. Rev. Bill Ballou, the Rev. Ken Furches and the Rev. Jeff Vogler. Burial with military rites at Ashelawn Memorial Gardens.Mr. Hash was born in Ashe County to Clarence and Christie Barker Hash. He was a retired warehouse manager and a World War II/Korean veteran of the US Navy and Airforce. He was a member of Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife, June Marsh Hash; one daughter, Phyllis Furches, West Jefferson; half brother, Charles Phillips, Charlotte; half sister, Betty Avery, Jefferson; two grandchildren, Tonya Lee and Michelle Furches; two great grandchildren, Matthew and Ashton Lee; a number of other half-brothers and sisters; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church Choir, c/o Junior Greer, 103 Sexton Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson is in charge of arrangements. Send e-mail condolences by visiting www.funeral-plans.com/ashelawn. |
| Nutall | Gladys Perry | 4 Oct 2000 | Gladys Perry Nuttall, age 56, of 28 Caroline Street, Rochester, New York, died Wednesday, October 4, 2000, in the Highland Hospital in Rochester, New York. She is survived by her husband: David F. Nuttall of the home; two sons and a daughter-in-law: Kenneth D. Nuttall, William F. and Stephanie Nuttall all of Rochester, New York; a granddaughter: Naomi Lynn Nuttall of Rochester, New York; three sisters: Gertha Alley, Francis Evans and Bertha Choate all of Sparta, NC; Five Brothers: James Perry, Ambrose Perry, Dean Perry and Buddy Perry all of Sparta, NC and Lonnie Perry of Wilkesboro, NC. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral Services will be conducted Monday, October 9, 2000, at 2:00 PM at the Antioch Baptist Church in Wilkes County, NC with burial to follow in the Whitehead Joines Cemetery. Rev. John Yates, Rev. Tommy Brown and Rev. Allen Shepherd will officiate. The body will be placed in the Church 30 minutes prior to the Services to lie- in-state. The family will receive friends Sunday evening , October 8, 2000, from 6-8 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta and at other times at the home of Gertha Alley, 501 Dan Osborne Road or the home of Francis Evans, 250 Dan Osborne Road, Sparta, NC at any time. | |
| Wyatt | Clair | 4 Oct 2000 | Miss Clair Wyatt, age 69, of 465 Ballpark Road, Sparta, NC, died Wednesday Morning, October 4, 2000, in the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. She is survived by several cousins and a special cousin: Doughton Tedder and family of Sparta, NC. Graveside Services will be conducted Saturday, October 7, 2000, at 12:00 PM at the Wyatt Family Cemetery in Laurel Springs, NC. Rev. Hobert Dowell will officiate. The family will gather to receive friends Saturday morning, October 7, 2000, from 10-11 AM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Friends may also call at the home of Doughton Tedder, 466 Tedder Road, Sparta, NC at any time. | |
| Dillard | Ruth Louise Woodruff | 1 May 1931 | 5 Oct 2000 | Ruth Louise Woodruff Dillard, 69, was remembered at funeral services held Oct. 8 at Lebanon Baptist Church. Rev. Keith Childers and Rev. Gwyn Kilby officiated. Burial followed in the Dillard Family Cemetery in Taylorsville. Mrs. Dillard was born in Ashe County to the late Charlie Lee Woodruff and Jennie Hodson Woodruff. She was a homemaker and member of Lebanon Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Howard Woodruff; and four sisters, Melinda Woodruff, Fannie Woodruff, Lillian Combs and Mamie Eastridge. She is survived by her husband of 51 years, Robert B. Dillard; three sons, Roy Dale Dillard and wife, Carol, Dennis Dillard and wife, Debbie, and Jeffery Allen Dillard, all of Taylorsville; one daughter, Robin Vickie Clay and husband, Larry, both of Taylorsville; two sisters, Fern Mullis and Ruby Rutherford, both of West Jefferson; six grandchildren, Robert (Robbie) Dillard, Christopher Dillard, Jennifer Cahill, Amber Clay, Heather Dillard and Chad Dillard; five great-grandchildren, Brandon Dillard, Ashley Dillard, Zachary Dillard, Darian Dillard and Devin Donahue; and a number of nieces and nephews. Alexander Funeral Service of Taylorsville was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Roten | George Ervin | 7 Jun 1933 | 5 Oct 2000 | George Ervin Roten, 67, was remembered at funeral services held Oct 8 at Reins-Sturdivant Chapel. Rev. John J. White officiated. Burial followed in Mountlawn Memorial Park in North Wilkesboro. Mr. Roten was born in Wilkes County to George and Ethel Mae Darnell Roten. He was a member and a deacon of the Church of God of the Union Assembly. He is survived by his wife, Ina Faye Love Roten of the home; two daughters, Betty Cardwell, North Wilkesboro, and Beverley Buchanan, Bakersville; four sons, Kenneth Roten, Tim Roten and Joey Roten, all of North Wilkesboro, and Scotty Roten, Roaring River; five sisters, Athlee Wingler and Margie Shew, both of Wilkesboro, Johnsie Little and Maxine Reece, both of Jefferson, and Lorine Hunt, Sparta; two brothers, Dick Roten, Virginia, and Johnny Roten, Millers Creek; and 11 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Wilkes, PO Box 609, North Wilkesboro, NC 28659. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Shumate | Bobby C. | 10 Oct 1950 | 5 Oct 2000 | Bobby C. Shumate, 49, was remembered at funeral services held Oct 7 at Bald Mountain Baptist Church. Rev. Lawrence Goodman and Jim Greer officiated. Mr. Shumate was born to James Garland and Edna Shumate. He is survived by his wife, Vivian Hopkins Shumate; one son, Christopher James Shumate of the home; his mother, Edna Shumate, West Jefferson; four brothers, Howard Shumate and Larry Shumate, both of West Jefferson, Tom Shumate, Warrensville, and Harold Shumate, Crumpler; and several nieces, nephews, aunts and uncles. Memorials may be made to Hospice of Ashe County, PO Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640 or to Bald Mountain Baptist Church Building Fund, 1460 Bald Mt. Rd., West Jefferson, NC 28694. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Arnold | Sarah E. “Sallie” | 5 Oct 2000 | Sarah E. “Sallie” Arnold, age 50, of Route 2, Max Meadows, Virginia, the Laswell Community, died Thursday, October 5, 2000 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late Elmer Gleaves and Ada Maggie Ayers Arnold. She was preceded in death by a sister, Gladys Ratcliff and three brothers, Clyde, Jr., Billy Joe and Ralph Gleaves Arnold. She is survived by a lifelong friend and companion Elizabeth Smith; four sisters – Rosa Lee Huff of Floyd, Maggie McGee of Max Meadows, Emily Aline Wilson and Etta Pearl Riggs both of Staffordsville, VA; two brothers – Elmer James Arnold of Max Meadowss and Frankliln Arnold of Staffordsville, VA; two special nieces Kay Mabe of Max Meadows and Pam Riggs of Narrows; numerous other nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 8, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Curtis Stoots officiating. Interment will follow in the EAst End Cemetery in Wytheville. The family will receive friends at the Reese Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Hedrick | Lelia Frances | 5 Oct 2000 | Lelia Frances Hedrick, age 90 of Rural Retreat, Virginia, died Thursday evening, October 5, 2000 in the Birdmont Health Care Center. She was born in Smyth County, Virginia, the daughter of the late William Eli and Sara Inas Scott Hedrick. She was preceded in death by a brother Ralph Porter Hedrick. She is survived by: close friends Greg, Megan and Tyler Hash, all of Rural Retreat and several cousins also survive. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday October 7, 2000 at the Lindsay Funeral Home with the Rev. Michael Hoyle officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Groseclose. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to the Rural Retreat Volunteer Fire Department. Friends may call at the Lindsey Funeral Home from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. Saturday prior to the Service. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Homan | Elwood Paul | 5 Oct 2000 | Elwood Paul Homan, age 87, of Wytheville, died Thursday, October 5, 2000 at his residence. He was formerly associated with Wytheville Knitting Mills and the Virginia Hosiery Mills of Pulaski. He is survived by his wife, Charlotte Slater Homan, of Wytheville; two daughters – Augusta H. Bedwell of Greensboro, North Carolina and Nancy H. Miller of Asheville, NC; two granddaughters – Shelly Fincher of Greensboro, NC and Jamie Miller of Asheville, NC. A private ceremony will be held for the family at a later date. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements | |
| Porter | Robert F. “Bobby” | 5 Oct 2000 | ROBERT F. “BOBBY” PORTER, age 58, of Max Meadows, Virginia, died Thursday, October 5, 2000, in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was born in Roanoke, Virginia, the son of the late Louis G. and Elizabeth Thacker Porter. He was a member of the Max Meadows United Methodist Church and a former member of the Max Meadows Fire Department and the Max Meadows Ruritan Club. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of the Cuban Crises and he was the meat manager at Ft. Chiswell Pic Pac. He is survived by his wife, Lorraine Boulet Porter of the home; a daughter, Holli Lynn Porter of the home; a brother-in-law and fiancée, Richard Boulet and Cecile Damarell of Sanford, MA; a sister-in-law and spouse, Bertha and Duke Dugre of Sanford, MA; five nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 7, 2000, at 2:00 p.m. at the Max Meadows United Methodist Church with the Rev. Richard Lindamood, the Rev. Randy Morris and Father Ren� Castillo officiating. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service time. Interment will follow in the St. Paul Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home Friday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. with a prayer service at 8:30 p.m., or at the residence at any time. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Rickey | Kermit Roosevelt | 20 Jan 1922 | 6 Oct 2000 | KERMIT ROOSEVELT RICKEY, age 78, of Charlotte, North Carolina, died Friday, October 6, 2000 at Memorial Hospital, Ormond Beach, Florida. Mr. Rickey was born January 20, 1922 in Max Meadows, Virginia, a son of the late Manassas Hall Rickey and Celia Mann Rickey. He was a member of Park Road Baptist Church in Charlotte and worked with his wife for many years in their business, Rickey Office Equipment, Inc. until their retirement. Survivors include his daughter, Sharon Rickey Gudenburg and her husband, Harry, of Palm Coast, FL; and two grandchildren, Lori Miller and her husband Alan, of Landenberg, PA and Bruce Gudenberg of Arlington, VA. Mr. Rickey is also survived by several nieces and nephews. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 10, in the Chapel of Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, VA with visitations for one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow in the Crockett Family Cemetery in Cripple Creek, Virginia. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be sent to the Juvenile Diabetes Association, 1626 E. Morehead St., Suite 200, Charlotte, NC 28207 or the American Cancer Society, 500 E. Morehead St., Suite 211, Charlotte, NC 28207. Arrangements are in care of Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Virginia. |
| Lawrence | Wadeie Elizabeth | 6 Oct 2000 | 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. | |
| Kerr | Joella Roberts | 13 Nov 1920 | 7 Oct 2000 | Joella Roberts Kerr, 79, was remembered at funeral services held Oct. 9 at Crumpler Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Conrad Hall officiated. Mrs. Kerr was born in Booneville, Ark, to the late Joe Ed Roberts and Ethel Rogers Roberts. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hershel E. Kerr, and a son, Allen Kerr. Mrs. Kerr is survived by four daughters, Louella Baker and Jewell Driggers, both of West Jefferson, Sandra Anders, Spokane, WA, and Donnie Bundy, Red Springs; two sons, Hershel E. Kerr Jr, West Jefferson and Dale W. Kerr, Sparta; and 18 grandchildren and 22 great- grandchildren. |
| Roberts | Leo | 7 Oct 2000 | Leo Roberts, age 92, formerly of Roaring Gap, N.C., died Saturday, Oct 7, 2000, at the Grayson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Independence, Va. He is survived by two sisters: Bertha Fulp and Hazel Deschenes, both of Roaring Gap, NC, Several nieces and nephews also survives. Memorial Services for Mr. Roberts will be held at a later date. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Howell | John E. | 8 Oct 2000 | Died: Oct. 8, 2000 John E. Howell, formerly of Ashe County, was remembered at services held in Louisville, Ky. | |
| Rutherford | Ethan Stuart | 8 Oct 2000 | Ethan Stuart Rutherford, age two months and four days, of 3922 Post Office Road, Piney Creek, NC, died Sunday, Oct 8, 2000, at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. He is survived by his parents, James and Darlene Rutherford of the home; one brother, Nathan Rutherford of the home; his paternal grandparents, Russell and Wanda Rutherford of Piney Creek; and his maternal grandparents, Rex and Helen Johnson of Piney Creek. A graveside service will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Elk Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home of Sparta is in Charge of the arrangements. | |
| Walters | Ina F. | 31 Oct 1911 | 9 Oct 2000 | Ina F. Walters, 88, was remembered at funeral services held Oct 12 at Senter Primitive Baptist Church in Crumpler by Elder James McNeill, Elder Eddie Lyle and Elder Bobby Absher. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Mrs. Walters was born in Ashe County to John and Laura Dixon Fender. She was a homemaker. She is survived by one son, John Walters, Crumpler; three daughters, Glenna McNeill, Jefferson, Jean Weaver of Grassy Creek, and Betty Carlton, Jefferson; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Senter Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Bobby Absher, 183 Ridge Road, Crumpler, NC 28617. Obituary information may be obtained or e-mail condolences may be sent to www.funeral-plans.com/ashelawn. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Alley | Lois Marie | 10 Oct 2000 | Lois Marie Alley, age 65, of Austinville, Virginia, died Tuesday, October 10, 2000 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She is survived by her husband, Thurman W. Alley of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Eugene and Valma Alley of Austinville; sisters Marry Freeman, Effie Jackson and Loretta Alley all of Austinville; and grandson Robert Alley. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 p.m., Thursday, October 12, 2000 at the Bethany Cemetery in Wythe County. The Rev. Tommy Barnes will be officiating. The family will receive friends at 11:00 a.m on Thursday at the Vaughn-Guynn-McGrady Chapel in Hillsville, Virginia. | |
| Hart | Nancy Jane Hodge | 10 Oct 2000 | Nancy Jane Hodge Hart, age 86, of 301 Lionel Avenue, Jacksonville, NC, died Tuesday morning, October 10, 2000, in the St. Joseph’s of the Pines Nursing Home in Southern Pines, NC. She is survived by her husband: Leon T. Hart of the home; one son: William Maynard Pruitt of Jacksonville, NC; three daughters: Mrs. Elsie Shaw of Jacksonville, NC, Mrs. Jo Ann Woodcock and Mrs. Maxine Lane both of Pine Bluff, NC; three sisters: Betty Ruth Fender, Ertie Fender Fender and Ethel Fender all of Sparta, NC; one brother: R.L. Fender of Sparta, NC; 19 grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, October 13, 2000, at 11:00 AM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Sparta Cemetery. Rev. Rex Marlow will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday evening, October 12, 2000, from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Jones | Hazel Marie | 10 Oct 2000 | Hazel Marie Jones, age 76, of Bastian, Virginia, died Tuesday, October 10, 2000, in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick Jones and a daughter, Bonnie McCathron. She is survived by two sons: Hobert Welch, Marion, VA and Danny Welch, Atkins, VA; four brothers: James, Ran, John A., and Harold Poston, all of Marion, VA; five sisters: Leida P. Evans, Mildred Null, Mary P. Finney, Rachael P. Bise and Alice P. Neal, all of Marion, VA; ten grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Thursday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Gillman Funeral Chapel, with entombment to follow in the Rosewood Memorail Gardens. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Gillman Funeral Chapel, Wytheville, Virginia. | |
| McNeill | Wiley Emmett | 21 Jul 1920 | 11 Oct 2000 | Wiley Emmett McNeill Jr., better known as “”Jack””, age 80, was remembered at funeral services held Oct 14 at Jefferson United Methodist Church. Burial followed in the Jefferson City Cemetery. Mr. McNeill was born in Ashe County to Wiley Emmett McNeill and Astoria E. McConnell McNeill. He was a supervisor over road construction. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. He was a member of the Jefferson United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Francis McNeill of the home; a daughter, Rebecca Mullis, Good Hope, Ga.; three sisters, Katherine Goswick, Durham, Laura Ann Jacks, Honolulu, Ha., and Mary Lillian Sturdivant, Jacksonville, Fla.; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Jefferson United Methodist Church, PO Box 445, Jefferson, NC 28640. Boone Family Funeral Home of West Jefferson was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Pruett | Russell Edward | 11 Oct 2000 | RUSSELL EDWARD PRUETT, age 69, of Spring Lake, North Carolina, formerly of Rocky Gap, Virginia, died Wednesday, October 11, 2000, in the VA Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC. He retired from the U.S. Air Force after 30 years of service as a senior master sergeant. He served in the Korean and Vietnam conflict. He was a member of the York Rite/Scottish Rite and El-Jabel shrine Temple in Denver, Colorado. He was preceded in death by his father, John H. Pruett, a sister Madalyn Pruett Copley and two brothers, William H Pruett and John S. Pruett. He is survived by: his mother, Mabel A. Pruett of Rocky Gap, VA; four brothers and sisters-in- law – Harold R and Lois B. Pruett of Bland, VA; Richard E. Pruett of Wilmington DE; Donald P. and Della G. Pruett of Rocky Gap, VA and H. Michael and Iris Pruett of Ceres, VA; also several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 16, 2000, at 2:00 p.m. at the Highland’s Newberry Funeral Chapel in Bland with the Rev. Joe Carrico and the Rev. Doug Hyndrich officiating. Interment will follow in the Monta Vista Park Cemetery in Green Valley, West Virginia. The family will receive friends at the Highland Newberry Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday. Highland’s Newberry Funeral Home in Bland, Virginia is in charge of the arrangement. | |
| Roland | Teresa Kay | 11 Oct 2000 | Teresa Kay Church Roland, 36, was remembered at funeral services held Oct 15 at Gordon”s Baptist Church in North Wilkesboro. Rev. Larry Adams and Rev. Fred Greer officiated. Mrs. Roland was born to Cecil and Ruby Church of North Wilkesboro. She is survived by her husband, Billy Roland; one son, Dustin Roland of the home; his mother, Ruby Church, North Wilkesboro; 11 sisters, Barbara Johnston, Janice Lewis, Reba Call, Tonya Reynolds, Selena Miller and Wanda Combs, all of North Wilkesboro, Maxine McGrady, Traphill, Lynette Richardson, Wilkesboro, Laura Minton, Purlear, and Crystal Wood, Roaring River; four brothers, Roger Pilkenton, Roy Lee Church, Ronnie Dean Church and Raymond Church, all of North Wilkesboro; and one step-daughter, Tisha Roland, Lansing. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Sapp | W. Dean | 11 Oct 2000 | W. Dean Sapp Oxford, Pa. Died: Oct 11, 2000 W. Dean Sapp, 73, was remembered at funeral services held Oct 14 at Ruffenach Funeral Home in Oxford, Pa. Burial followed in the Little Britain Cemetery in Peach Bottom, Pa. Mr. Sapp was the husband of Mary Miller Sapp with whom he shared 53 years of marriage. He was born in Marion, Va. to the late Oscar and Effie Roark Sapp. He had resided in the Oxford, Pa. area for 35 years, prior to that he was from the Hockessin, Del. area. He was a first class machine tender for 40 years with the N.V.F. Company of Yorklyn, Del. He retired in 1987. He was a member of the Gospel Lighthouse Free Will Baptist Church. He loved going to church, loved his family, fishing, gardening and traveling. He is survived by his wife, Mary Miller Sapp, Oxford, Pa.; a daughter, Maxine Holman, Bear, Del.; three sons, Dean Jr., Aberdeen, Md., Wade, Waunakee, Wis., and Ben, Newark, Del.; two sisters, Francis, Wauchula, Fla., and Doris, Orlando, Fla.; three brothers, Rayman, Fries, Va., Allen, Elk Creek, Va., and Harold, Oxford, Pa.; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Ruffenach Funeral Home of Oxford, Pa. was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Blackburn | Raleigh Marshall | 15 Jul 1912 | 12 Oct 2000 | Raleigh Marshall Blackburn, 88, was remembered at funeral services held Oct. 14 at Blue Ridge Baptist Church. Rev. Jerry Francis and Rev. Bill Burchett officiated. Burial followed in the Blue Ridge Cemetery. Mr. Blackburn was born in Ashe County to James Monroe and Mary Jane Blackburn. He was preceded in death by two sons, Harold Dean and Raleigh Wayne Blackburn. He is survived by his wife, Helen Haire Blackburn; two sons, Clay Blackburn and Bill Blackburn, both of West Jefferson; two daughters, Charlotte Elliott, Todd, and Wanda Terry, Lenoir; one brother, Ocie Blackburn, Deep Gap; two sisters, Vera Church, Deep Gap, and Belva Swartz, Nebraska; nine grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Blue Ridge Cemetery Fund. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Guy | John Oakley | 24 Oct 1924 | 12 Oct 2000 | John Oakley Guy, age 75, of 290 Duncan Street, Sparta, NC and Formerly of Charlotte, NC, died Thursday, October 12, 2000, at his residence following an extended illness. He was born in Iredell County on October 24, 1924, the son of the late James Abner Guy and Octa Bruce Guy. He was a retired machinist with Ronson Hydraulic in Charlotte, NC and was a member of the North Dale Baptist Church in Charlotte, NC. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sons: Larry Michael Guy, Albert Lee Guy and Kenneth Eugene Guy; one brother: James Woodrow Guy; and one sister: Mary Sue Montgomery. He is survived by his wife: Opal Miller Gu,y of the home; two sons: James Thomas Guy of Davidson, NC and David Lynn Guy of Mooresville, NC; two daughters: Teresa Ann Rues of Orlando, Fla. and Cynthia Renee Guy of Buthune, SC; one brother: Lawrence Guy of Stoney Point, NC; two sisters: Aliene Souls of Thomasville, NC and Margaret Adams of Asheboro, NC; 7 grandchildren; and 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be conducted Sunday, October 15, 2000, at 4 PM at Chapman Funeral Home in Stoney Point, NC. Rev. Frank Binson and Rev. Roger Newton will officiate. Burial will follow in the Mt. Zion Community Cemetery in Cornelius, NC. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 7-9 PM at the Chapman Funeral Home in Stoney Point, NC and at other times at their respective homes. Flowers will be appreciated or Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 500 East Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28227. |
| Jones | Okla Fay Francis | 12 Oct 2000 | Okla Fay Francis Jones, 78, was remembered at funeral services held Oct. 15 at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Rev. Eric Caudill officiated. Burial followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Jones was preceded in death by her husband, Kermit Clifton Jones. She is survived by one daughter, Carol Johnson, Grassy Creek; one son, Lloyd Jones, Clinton, Tenn.; and five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and one step-grandson. Memorials may be made to the Emmanuel Baptist Church, 1028 Deep Ford Road, Lansing, NC 28643. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Dean | Robert Hughes | 14 Oct 2000 | Robert Hughes Dean, age 72 of Dean Hollow Road (the Gunton Park Community), Max Meadows, Virginia, died Saturday, October 14, 2000, at his residence. He was born in Wythe County, the son of the late William Jasper and Dorothy Dunford Dean. He was a retired truck driver with Roadway and a member of the Wytheville Moose Lodge. He was preceded in death by several sisters. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law Shelia and Tobby Nash of Pascagoula, MS; a son and daughter-in-law Daniel and Sandra Dean of Max Meadows, VA; two step-sons Kevin Crocker of Collierville, TN and David Wright of Pulaski, VA; five sisters – Helen Blevins of Dublin, VA, Carrie Lee Riggins of Draper, VA, Marie Hill of Pulaski, VA, Virgil Mann of Glenrose, TX and Mary Louise Kennedy of Clarksville, TN; four brothers – Clifton Dean of Wytheville, VA, Hubert Dean of Max Meadows, VA, Richard Dean of Pulaski, VA, Marshall Dean of Max Meadows, VA; a very special friend, Andrea Ratcliff of Max Meadows; seven grandchildren and seventeen great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Larry Barnes officiating. Interment will follow in the Dean Family Cemetery, Gunton Park. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Monday or at the residence, 168 Dean Hollow Road at any time. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Dillow | Bradley Austin | 14 Oct 2000 | Bradley Austin Dillow, age 20, of Bastian, Virginia went to be with his Lord on Saturday, October 14, 2000. He was employed by ABB in Bland, VA, and the Alexander Lodge in Bastian, VA. Bradley lived life to the fullest and enjoyed hunting, riding his motorcycle, and especially helping his neighbors. His paternal grandparents, Douglas L., Sr. and Mildred Dillow, precede him in death. Surviving are: his parents – Stanley and Bertha Mae Dillow; a sister and brother-in- law – Monica and Steven Mullins; two nephews – Logan and MacCrea Mullins, all of Bastian, VA; maternal grandparents – Harvie and Arron French of Bland, VA; a host of aunts, uncles and many family members who will all cherish the memories of Bradley Dillow. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 17, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. from the Bastian Church of God with Pastor Jeff Aldridge and the Rev. James Beaver officiating. Interment will follow in the Bland Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday, October 16, 2000 at the Bastian Church of God. Highland’s Newberry Funeral Home, Bland, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Barker | Stella Mae | 29 Mar 1906 | 15 Oct 2000 | Stella Mae Blevins Barker, 94, was remembered at funeral services held Oct. 18 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Billy Joe Blevins, Rev. Tommy Dollar and Rev. Ken Howell officiated. Mrs. Barker was born in Ashe County. She is survived by three daughters, Orlean Barker, Zola Barker and Pauline Barker, all of Jefferson; two sons, Wert Barker, Jefferson, and Glenn Barker, Warrensville; two sisters, Hettie Brooks, Jefferson, and June Blevins, Sacramento, Calif.; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Barker | Stella Mae Blevins | 29 Mar 1906 | 15 Oct 2000 | Stella Mae Blevins Barker, 94, was remembered at funeral services held Oct. 18 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Billy Joe Blevins, Rev. Tommy Dollar and Rev. Ken Howell officiated. Burial followed in the Scott-Blevins Cemetery. Mrs. Barker was born in Ashe County. She is survived by three daughters, Orlean Barker, Pauline Barker and Zola Barker, all of Jefferson; two sons, Wert Barker, Jefferson, and Glenn Barker, Warrensville; two sisters, Hettie Brooks, Jefferson, and June Blevins, Sacramento, Calif.; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Barnett | Alma Blevins | 15 Oct 2000 | Alma Blevins Barnett Crestline, Ohio Died: Oct. 15, 2000 Alma Blevins Barnett, 75, formerly of Ashe County, was remembered at funeral services held Oct. 20 at Shelter Baptist Church. Rev. Billy Joe Blevins and Rev. Ken Howell officiated. Burial followed in the Scott- Blevins Cemetery. | |
| Caudill | Jenny Joines | 16 Oct 2000 | Jennie Joines Caudill, age 84, of Sunbridge Nursing Center in Sparta, NC, died Monday morning, October 16, 2000, in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, NC. She was the widow of James C. Caudill. She is survived by one daughter: Nancy Jane Caudill Braun of College Park, Md.; one son and daughter-in-law: L.C. and Brenda Caudill of Catonsville, Md.; three grandchildren: Marc J. Braun of Baltimore, Md., Linville Caudill and James Caudill both of Catonsville, Md.; and three sisters: Bernice Edwards and Dorothy Smith both of Sparta, NC and Lorene Crosby of Laurel Springs, NC. Graveside Services will be conducted Wednesday, October 18, 2000, at 11:00 AM at the Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Ralph Smith will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, October 17, 2000, from 6-8PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, NC. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Epilepsy Foundation of America, 4351 Garden City Drive, Landover, Md. 20785. | |
| Street | Jacquelyn | 16 Oct 2000 | JACQUELYN HENRY STREET, age 74, of Wytheville, Virginia died Monday, October 16, 2000 in her home. She was a member of the St. Paul United Methodist Church. She was an alumni of Radford University and a retired school teacher with the Wythe County school system. She was employed as a receptionist of the Blacksburg/Wythe District U.S. Forest Service Department of Agriculture. She was the secretary of the M.R.I.A. She was a volunteer at the Visitors Center in the Ft. Chiswell Mall. She was a USO hostess during World War II; a past Queen of Jobs Daughters; a past president of the Jr. Women’s Club; a member of the Wythe Bow Hunters Association; a member of the Glade Mountain Saddle Club and the Llamas Association of the mid Atlantic states. Mrs. Street was a past president of the Blue Ridge Trail Chapter of the Colonial Dames of the XVII Century, a member of the Stuart Chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution and a member of many other patriotic organizations. She is survived by her husband – Harold P. Street, Jr., of the home; a daughter and son-in-law – Dorothy E. and Doug Miller, Jr., of Wytheville, VA; three sons and daughters-in-law – Harold P., III, and Phyllis Street, Thomas H. Street, Richard G. and Kim Street, all of Wytheville; her mother – Manila Utts Henry Leidy of Wytheville, VA; two sisters and brothers- in-law – Dorothy D. and Roger Nicholson of Omaha NE and Lillian Perkins of Knoxville, TN; a brother and sister-in-law – Alfred and Leon Evans of California; eleven grandchildren, one great-granddaughter and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 19, 2— at 11:00 a.m. at the St. Paul United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Donald Stansell and the Rev. Leland Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the WEst End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday or at the home at any time. the family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the American Cancer Society, 167 East Main Street, Abingdon, VA 24210. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Beckwith | Patsy Ann | 13 Nov 1947 | 17 Oct 2000 | Patsy Ann Beckwith, 52, was remembered at funeral services held Oct. 20 at Millers Creek United Methodist Church. Rev. Mickey Moree and Rev. Larry Adams officiated. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Mrs. Beckwith was born in Sullivan County, Va. to Wells and Helen Eldreth Hart. She was a member of Millers Creek United Methodist Church. She was the owner of Hair Country. She is survived by her husband, Jim Beckwith; one daughter, Crystal Paige Beckwith of the home; one son, Brennis Michael Tribble, Wilkesboro; her mother, Helen Eldreth Veach, Wilkesboro; her grandmother, Ruth Elizabeth Ham, Wilkesboro; one sister, Sandra Kay Veach, Wilkesboro; and two brothers, Joseph Stephen Hart, Winston- Salem, and Travis Anthony Veach, Sneads Ferry. Memorials may be made to Millers Creek United Methodist Church Building Fund, 4705 Boone Trail, Millers Creek, NC 28659. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of North Wilkesboro was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Collins | Sally Alley | 17 Oct 2000 | Sally Alley Collins, age 63, a resident of Wytheville Manor, formerly of Ivanhoe, Virginia died Tuesday, October 17, 2000, in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late Howard and Guide Mabe Alley. She was a member of the Ivanhoe Pentecostal Church and was preceded in death by a brother, Harry Alley, a sister-in-law, Barbara Sue Alley. She is survived by: a daughter and son-in-law – Susie and Mike Horton of Wytheville, VA; a son and daughter-in-law – Danny and Patricia Collins; seven grandchildren – Ty Horton, Sierra Horton, Santanna Horton, Jessica Collins and fiancée Doc Testerman, Cameron Collins, Brittney Stamper and Troy Stamper; two sisters and brother-in-law – Nancy and Danny Akers of Rt. 3, Wytheville and Gypsy Alley of Ivanhoe; three brothers and sister-in-law – Wilson and Wanda Alley, Mickey Alley and Rickey Alley all of Ivanhoe, VA; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 20, 2000, at 11:00 a.m. at the Reese Funeral Chapel in Austinville, VA. Interment will follow in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Reese Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Jones | Beulah Madge | 2 Mar 1910 | 18 Oct 2000 | Beulah Madge Jones, 90, was remembered at private funeral services held at Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. Miss Jones was born to John William and Arvilla May Bare Jones. She was a school teacher. She is survived by two sisters, Ada Harless, Baltimore, Md. and Nellie Briley, Princeton, W.Va.; three brothers, Ryland Jones, West Jefferson, Fairfax Jones, Baltimore, Md., and Johnny Jones, Pembrooke, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements. For obituary information or to send e-mail condolences visit www.funeral-plans.com/ashelawn. |
| Roark | Selda | 11 Jan 1911 | 18 Oct 2000 | Selda Winebarger Roark, 89, was remembered at funeral services held Oct 20 at Highland Bible Tabernacle. Rev. James Roark, the Rev. Avery Roark, the Rev. Lindsay McGrady and the Rev. Bobby Roark officiated. Burial followed in the Lewis-Jones Cemetery in Creston. Mrs. Roark was born in Ashe County to Avery and Martisha Davis Winebarger. She was a homemaker. She is survived by two sons, Avery Roark, West Jefferson and James Roark, Shelby; three daughters, Carol Lee Roark, Creston, Arlene McCloud, Deep Gap and Linda Hogan, Marion; one sister, Letha Allen, Pennsylvania; 13 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was in charge of arrangements. For obituary information or to send e-mail condolences, visit Ashelawn Memorial Chapel”s website at www.funeral-plans.com/ashelawn. |
| Castle | Julia Mae Roten | 27 Dec 1915 | 19 Oct 2000 | Julia Mae Roten Castle, 84, was remembered at funeral services held Oct. 21 at Rich Hill United Methodist Church. Rev. Bruce Roten and Rev. Tommy Graybeal officiated. Burial followed in the Brown Cemetery. Mrs. Castle was born in Ashe County to Emmit Roten and Cora Graybeal Roten. She was a caretaker of the Rocky Mount Museum in Piney Flats, Tenn. She was preceded in deathby her parents; and her husband, James Castle. She is survived by a brother, Wayne Roten, Creston; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Rich Hill United Methodist Church, c/o Bruce Roten, 663 Kemp-Lewis Circle, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Matz | Vada Cleo Patrick | 30 Aug 1908 | 20 Oct 2000 | Vada Cleo Patrick Matz, 92, formerly of Ashe County, was remembered at funeral services held Oct. 23 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Darrell Graybeal officiated. Burial followed in the Johnson Family Cemetery in Creston. Mrs. Matz was born in Carter County, Tenn. to John Patrick and Louise Hodge Patrick. She was a homemaker. She is survived by five sons, Ernest Johnson, Mountain City, Tenn., Bill Johnson, Palm, Pa., Chester Johnson, Barto, Pa., Ralph Johnson, Pond, Pa., and Fred Johnson, Creston; three daughters, Nora Lea West, Archdale, and Kathleen Hamby and Betty Carey, both of North East, Md.; a brother, Granville Patrick, Creston; a sister, Myrtle Taylor, Siler City; 36 grandchildren, 41 great-grandchildren and 11 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Phillips | Emma | 10 Feb 1911 | 20 Oct 2000 | Emma Jean Bledsoe Phillips, 89, was remembered at funeral services held Oct. 22 at Old Fields Baptist Church. Rev. Jack Miller and Rev. Bill Ballou officiated. Burial followed in the Old Fields Cemetery. Mrs. Phillips was born in Ashe County. She is survived by one son, James A. Phillips, Lincoln Park, Mich.; one daughter-in-law, Flarene Phillips, Michigan; one granddaughter, Janie Phillips of the home; one brother, Bill Bledsoe, Deep Gap; one sister, Louise Watson, Deep Gap; and one sister-in-law, Ruth Haymore, Winston- Salem. Memorials may be made to the Old Fields Baptist Church, c/o Sally Walters, 5375 Idlewild Rd., Fleetwood, NC 28626. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| McClure | Effie Jean “Granny” | 20 Oct 2000 | Effie Jean “Granny” Mcclure, age 71, of Longview Circle, Wytheville, Virginia, died Friday, October 20, 2000 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was born in Fries, Virginia, the daughter of the late Robert and Effie Mae McClure and was preceded in death by her husband, Clyde Nuckolls. She is survived by: one daughter, Cynthia Nuckolls of Wythville, VA; two sons and daughters-in-law – Clyde O’dell, Jr and Carolyn Nuckolls of Max Meadows, VA and Robert and Sharon Nuckolls of Burlington, NC; six grandchildren – Melena Nuckolls, Della Nuckolls, Clyde Nuckolls, III, Camellia Spraker, Edrie Burnett, and Willliam Cook, Jr.; four great-grandchildren – Christopher Spraker, Katlyne Spraker, Matthew Stanley and Alex Stanley; one sister and brother-in- law – Bonnie and Dee Pearman of Richmond, VA; One brother and sister-in-law – Darrel and Gaye McClure of Arkansas; special friends – Alfred Stroupe, Beverly Barefoot, Ralph Moore and Kim Colson; several other special friends and relatives also survive. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday or at the residence at any time. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Barker | Neddy “Butch” | 15 May 1947 | 21 Oct 2000 | Neddy “Butch” Ralph Barker, 53, passed away at North Carolina Baptist Hospital. Mr. Barker was born in West Jefferson to Ralph and Helen Barker. He served four years in the United States Army and was stationed in Korea. He is survived by two sisters, Deborah Barker, West Jefferson, and Brenda Tulley, Newark, Del.; three brothers, Larry Barker, Columbia, S.C., John Barker, Johnson City, Tenn. and Eddie Barker, Hendersville; and several nieces and nephews. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Kemp | John Clayton | 21 Oct 2000 | John Clayton Kemp, age 77, of Wytheville, Virginia, died Saturday, October 21, 2000 in the Birdmont Health Care Center. He was born in Kimball, West Virginia, the son of the late F.M. and Bessie Bond Kemp. He graduated from Jackson Memorial High School, received his B.A. from Emory and Henry, received his Master of Education from the University of VA and did additional studies for his doctorate at V.P.I. He began his teaching career at Snowville Elementary School in Pulaski County and served as principal in the Wythe County School System for 33 years, having retired from Spiller Elementary School in 1985. Mr. Kemp was a member of the Wythe County Retired Teachers Association, The Virginia Retired Teachers Association, National Retired Teachers Association, Phi Delta Kappa, a member of the Wythe County Ham Radio Club and The American Radio Relay League. He was chairman of the Board of Commissioners for Wytheville Redevelopment and Housing Authority; a member of the board of Joy Ranch Children’s Home; Board of Joy Ranch Christian School and Chaplain of Gideon’s International. He was a member of the Wytheville Presbyterian Church where he served as leader and chairman of Strengthening the Church Committee. He was a veteran of the U.S. Coast Guard and a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, post #2719 where he served as Past Commander and Chaplain. His hobbies were ham radio operator, woodworking, reading, electronics, picture framing, arts and crafts and fishing. He was preceded in death by a son, Michael Wayne Kemp. He is survived by his wife, Carrie Branscome Kemp of the home; a son and daughter-in-law – Arthur “Artie” and Donna B. Kemp of Max Meadows; a sister – Phyllis Duncan; two brothers and sisters-in-law – Wythe and Jane Kemp, Kelsie and Elsie Kemp, all of Barren Springs; mother-in-law – Ethel Branscome; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law – Clayton and Betty Branscome and Wayne and Jaunita Branscome, all of Max Meadows; sister-in-law – Jean Boone of Greensboro, NC; Many nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. at the Wytheville Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Michael Wingard and the Rev. Thomas Sproule officiating. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. VFW Post #2719 will conduct graveside military rites. The family will receive friends in Hatcher Hall of the Wytheville Presbyterian Church from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Monday or at the residence at any time. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Memorial Scholarship Fund in memory of Mike and John at the First VA Bank, SW, George Wythe Office, 170 Main St., Wytheville, VA 24382. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Mallory | Mamie Dunn | 21 Oct 2000 | Mamie Dunn Mallory, age 90, of Bland, Virginia, died Saturday, October 21, 2000 at her residence. She was born in Bland, the daughter of the late Frank L. and Minnie McColgan Dunn. She was a member of Bland Leyburn Presbyterian Church and was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Dunn Clark and two brothers, William David Dunn and Randolph Dunn. She is survived by: her husband, Thomas E. Mallory of the Home; a daughter and son-in-law – Sally Mallory and the Rev. Buddy Miller of Marion, VA; a son and daughter-in-law – Thomas E., Jr. and Leona T. Mallory of Bland, VA; a sister – Eleanor Dunn Matthews of St. Paul, VA, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, October 24, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the St. Matthews Lutheran Church with the Rev. Murray Ziegenfuss, June Miller and the Rev. Buddy Miller officiating. Interment will follow in the Bland Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Highland’s Newberry Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday or at the residence at any time. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Bland County Rescue Squad or the Bland County Fire Department. the Highland’s Newberry Funeral Home in Bland, VA is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Goforth | Clyde Joseph “Joe” | 22 Oct 2000 | Clyde Joseph “Joe” Goforth, age 42, of Max Meadows, Virginia, beloved son and brother, died Sunday, October 22, 2000 in his home of heart failure. He was born in Bluefield, West Virginia, the son of Etheline Lusk Goforth and the late Clyde Joseph Goforth. He was a former member of the Brushfork Methodist Church and was preceded in death by a nephew, Eric Taliaferro Massie. He is survived by: his devoted mother, Etheline Lusk Goforth of Lorain, Ohio; two sisters – Dottie Massie of Bluefield, WV and Kim Dantzler of Draper, VA; brother-in-law Randy McPeak of Draper; three nephews – Jay Dantzler of Roanoke, VA, Nicholas Massie of Bluefield, WV and Jonathan Tucker of Max Meadows, VA; longtime companion Eugene Tucker of Max Meadows. Funeral services will be held Friday, October 27, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Paul Ellison officiating. Interment will follow in the Maple Hill Cemetery in Bluefield, VA. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday. Pallbearers will be Randy McPeak, Nick Massie, Luis Ruiz, Al Alfano, Ray Jennings and Jonathan McPeak. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Greer | Charles Herman | 7 Apr 1907 | 23 Oct 2000 | Charles Herman Greer, 93, was remembered at funeral services held Oct. 26 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jimmy Williams, Rev. Clyde Campbell and Rev. Steve Church officiated. Burial followed in the Graham-Greer Cemetery. Mr. Greer was born in Watauga County to Frank Greer and Molly Payne Greer. He was a saw mill operator. He was preceded in death by his parents; and five children, Melva Jean Greer, Jay Harold Greer, Virginia D. Reid, Donald C. Greer and Warren G. Greer. He is survived by his wife, Jesse Hazel Church Greer of the home; four sons, Charles D. Greer and Jerry L. Greer, both of Todd, Dale P. Greer, Baltimore, Md., and Joe B. Greer, Edgewood, Md.; a daughter, Diane G. Roark, Jefferson; and 14 grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren. Boone Family Funeral Home (www.boonefuneralhome.com) was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Rich | Lloyd Troy | 23 Oct 2000 | Rev. Lloyd Troy Rich, 65, was remembered at funeral services held Oct 23, 2000 at Confidence Advent Christian Church. Rev. Bobby Brock officiated. Burial followed in Confidence Advent Christian Cemetery. Pallbearers were George Curtis, Clayton Pritchard, Mickey Hendrix, Clell Hartley, Ed Watson and Lowell Greene. Honorary pallbearers were Ralph Nichols, Bobby Gilbert and Marshall Abee. Mr. Rich was born in Caldwell County to Mabel Philyaw Rich and the late James Rich. He was a member of Confidence Advent Christian Church and pastor of Boomer Advent Christian Church. He is survived by his wife, Mary Rich of the home; his mother, Mabel Philyaw Rich, Lenoir; two sons, Dale Rich, Lenoir, and Raymond Hamby, High Point; two daughters, Glenda Rich and Deborah Ford, both of Lenoir; three brothers, Vannoy Rich and Jimmy Rich, both of Lenoir, and Coleman Rich, Hudson; two sisters, Hazel Greene, Lenoir, and Ann Hatton, Hudson; and 11 grandchildren and a number of great-grandchildren. Memorials may be made to Boomer Advent Christian Church, c/o Mattie Earp, 3385 High Rock Road, Boomer, NC 28606. Pendry’s Funeral Home of Lenoir was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Fain | Eden Claudine Vest | 12 Jul 1916 | 24 Oct 2000 | Claudine Vest Fain (Charles J., Samuel A., Samuel L., Littleberry, John) 10-27-2000 EDEN Claudine Vest Fain, of Eden Estates, went home to be with her Lord Thursday, Oct. 26, 2000, at Morehead Memorial Hospital, after a lengthy illness. The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 28, 2000, at First Baptist Church of Draper. Burial will be in Dan View Cemetery. Born in Floyd County, Va., on July 12, 1916, daughter of Charles Jefferson Vest and Sarah Elizabeth Kennett, she was a member of First Baptist Church of Draper and was a choir member of the church for many years. She was retired from Fieldcrest Mills. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Leonard Fain. She is survived by her daughter, Joan Carpenter Massey and husband, Morgan of Richmond, Va.; son, Cecil “Butch” Carpenter and wife, Brenda of Greensboro; step-daughters, Linda Fain Haynes and husband, Philip of Fredricksburg, Va., and Theresa Fain Christensen and husband, Chris of Kanab, Utah; eight grandchildren, Taylor Massey, Craig Massey, Charles Carpenter, Sarah Carpenter, Melita Pickens, Daniel Haynes, Jonathan Christensen and Joshua Christensen; four great-grandchildren; and one sister, Lois Bailey of Stuart, Va. Visitation is from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 27, 2000, at Fair Funeral Home. The family will meet other times at the home of a nephew, Clarence Bowling, 1722 Maryland Ave., Eden. Memorials may be made to First Baptist Church of Draper, 1017 Fieldcrest Road, Eden, N.C. 27288. W. J. “Jack” Fields 1924-1999 FIELDS MOUTH OF WILSON, VA — W.J. ‘Jack’ Fields, 75, of Mouth of Wilson, Va., passed away Sunday, October 24, 1999 at Alleghany Memorial Hospital, Sparta, N.C. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Lou Kirk Fields. He was born April 5, 1924 at Mouth of Wilson, Va. to J. Cam and Ruth Phipps Fields. He was Secretary-Treasurer of Fields Manufacturing Company, Mouth of Wilson, Va. for over 50 years. He was a member of Youngs Chapel Baptist Church, Mouth of Wilson, Va. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Jacqueline and Kees Peer of Mouth of Wilson; a granddaughter, Nichole Peer of Mouth of Wilson; and double first cousin and spouse, D.G. ‘Red’ and Betty Fields of Mouth of Wilson. The body is at Reins- Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, October 27, 1999 at 2:00 p.m. in Youngs Chapel Baptist Church, Mouth of Wilson, Va. with interment in the church cemetery. Rev. Hal Eaton and Rev. Doug Turnmire are officiating. The body will lie instate at the church thirty minutes preceding service. Family will receive friends Tuesday night from 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the funeral home. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Youngs Chapel Baptist Church, c/o Rhonda Bowen, Treasurer, 2635 Oak Hill Road, Mouth of Wilson, Va. 24363. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va. in charge of arrangements. |
| Mullins | George W., Jr. | 24 Oct 2000 | George W. Mullins, Jr., age 74 of New London, North Carolina and formerly of Crockett, Virginia, died Tuesday, October 24, 2000 in the Stanley County Memorial Hospital in Albermarle, North Carolina. He was born in McDowell County, West Virginia, the son of the late George W., Sr. and America Hagerman Mullins. He was preceded in death by a son, James Anthony Mullins. Also several brothers and sisters. He was survived by: his wife – Carolyn Ann Carpenter Mullins of the home; three sons – George Washington Mullins, III of the home, Randy Mullins and Lundy Mullins both of Ohio; one daughter – Brenda Mullins of Ohio; two sisters – Lou Emmi Wright of Radford, Virginia and Rosa Stephenson of Princeton, West Virginia; seven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Friday October 27, 2000 at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Michael Hoyle officiating. Interment will follow in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 9:00 Thursday evening at the Lindsey Funeral Home. Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Schang | Bradford Earl | 24 Oct 2000 | Bradford Earl Schang Crumpler Died: Oct 24, 2000 Bradford Schang, 47, was remembered at memorial services held Oct 28 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Tommy McClure and Rev. Larry Denny officiated. Mr. Schang is survived by his wife, Megan Schang of the home; his mother, Cella Goodyke, Arizona; his father, Ed Schang, Ohio; two step-sons, Steven Brown, Lansing, and Mark Brown, Trade, Tenn.; one step-daughter, Renee Brown, Boone; one brother, Greg Schang, Arizona; one half-brother, David Yarlott, Maine; one half-sister, Vickie Barbee, Ohio; and several nieces and nephews. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Forbis | Walter Lee | 16 Nov 1928 | 25 Oct 2000 | Walter Lee Forbis, 71, will be remembered at memorial services at a later date. Mr. Forbis was born in Surry County to Henry Lee Forbis and Hessie Mae Carrol Forbis. He was an inspector of NCDOT. He served in the United States Navy during the Korea Conflict. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Arlene Lind Forbis. He is survived by a son, Jason Forbis, West Jefferson; two step-sons, Peter Gordon, Nashville, Tenn., and Carl Gordon, California; a step-daughter, Pamela Seirtich, Texas; his mother-in- law, Esther Weiboldt, Lexington; a sister, Vera Forbis Gore, Mt. Airy; and a grandchild. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Ashe Memorial Hospital, 200 Hospital Ave., Jefferson, NC 28640. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Gentry | Kyle M. | 25 Oct 2000 | Kyle M. Gentry, age 73, of J. Street, North Wilkesboro, NC, died Wednesday Morning, October 25, 2000, at his home. He is survived by his wife: Jean Reeves Gentry of the home; one son: Steve Gentry of Wilkesboro, NC; one daughter: Debbie Mathis of Lewisville, NC; two grandchildren: Cagney Gentry of Wilkesboro, NC and Ashley Mathis of Lewisville, NC; five sisters: Grace Woodruff of Glade Valley, NC, Jo Ann Pendry of Lakeland, Fla., Edna Medici of Cranston, Rhode Island, Louise Friddle and Jean Pense both of Greensboro, NC; one brother: George Gentry of Asheville, NC; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial Services will be conducted Saturday, October 28, 2000, at 11:00 AM at the Elk Creek Primitive Baptist Church in Sparta, NC. Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Hospice of Wilkes County or to Elk Creek Primitive Baptist Church. Miller Funeral Services in Wilkesboro, NC is in charge of the Arrangements. | |
| Greene | Beatrice Smith | 25 Oct 2000 | Beatrice Smith Greene, age 74, of 247 Deerhaven Road, Sparta, N.C., died Wednesday evening, October 25, 2000, at her home. She was the widow of Ray Greene. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law: Harold and Lucy Greene of Ennice, N.C.; three daughters and sons-in-law: Brenda and Donald Davis of Laurel Springs, N.C., Janet and Bill Prevette of Roaring River, N.C. and Bonnieand Jess Bumgarner of Wilkesboro, N.C.; five grandchildren; two brothers: Raymond Smith and June Smith, both of Ennice, N.C.; one sister: Hazel Vernon of Pipers Gap, Va.; and one half-brother: Lennie Fortner of Ennice, N.C. Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, October 28, 2000, at 11:00 AM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Crab Creek Cemetery. Elders Dale Greene and Don Richardson will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday evening, October 27, 2000, from 6-8 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. Box 1287, Sparta, NC 28675. | |
| Bloodworth | Marion Lee | 26 Oct 2000 | Mr. Marion Lee Bloodworth, age 81, of 184 Deerhaven Road, Sparta, NC, died Thursday, October 26, 2000, in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, NC. He is survived by his wife: Lillian Rollins Bloodworth of the home; two daughters: Susan Bobbitt of Sugar Land, Texas and Kayla Hudson of Sylva, NC; two sons: Marion Lee Bloodworth, Jr. of Indianola, Mississippi and Paul Bloodworth of Durham, NC; three grandchildren; and two brothers: Alexander Medford Bloodworth, Jr. of Sparta, NC and Jessie Wilson Bloodworth of Wilmington, NC. Funeral Services will be conducted Monday, October 30, 2000, at 2:00 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jeff Combs and Rev. Tim Stamper officiating. Burial will follow in the Sparta Cemetery. Military Rites will be conducted at the Gravesite by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034. The family will receive friends Sunday evening, October 29, 2000, from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, NC. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Tri-Area Pregnancy Resource Center, P.O. Box 567, Galax, Va. 24333. | |
| Winkler | Blanche | 8 Dec 1936 | 28 Oct 2000 | Blanche Blevins Winkler, 63, was remembered at funeral services held Oct 30 at First United Methodist Church of Lenoir. Rev. John Fowler, Rev. Larry Staples and Rev. Marietta Smith officiated. Burial followed in Mariah”s Chapel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers were Mel Thompson, George Crowell Jr., Bill Wall, Bill Pipkins, Tony Frick, Wayne Haigler, Gene Hendricks and John Bacon. Mrs. Winkler was born in Ashe County to Ruth Miller Blevins of Fleetwood and the late Clinton Blevins. She was preceded in death by her father; one brother, Joe Blevins; and one sister, Maude Anne Blevins. She was a member of the Lenoir BFW, a Caldwell Memorial Hospital volunteer, a Caldwell County Retired School Personnel and an active member of the First United Methodist Church of Lenoir. She was the “”Weather Lady”” for WJRI for many years and a graduate of Appalachian State Teacher”s College. She was also a Red Cross Board member, Caldwell Memorial Hospital Auxiliary member, Caldwell County Historical Society member, NCAE member and very active with the community in schools program. She is survived by her husband, R.H. Winkler of the home; her mother, Ruth Miller Blevins, Fleetwood; two daughters, Ann Winkler, Granite Falls, and Mrs. Randy (Susan) Mittelstaedt, Waterville, Wash.; two sisters, Mrs. Max (Mary) Padgett, Hickory, and Mrs. Tom (Nell) Baldwin, Fleetwood; and two grandsons, Miles Mittelstaedt and Derek Philyaw. Memorials may be made to Caldwell County Hospice, 902 Kirkwood St., NW, Lenoir, NC, 28645 or First United Methodist Church of Lenoir, 309 Church Street NW, Lenoir, NC 28645. Pendry’s Funeral Home of Lenoir was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Felts | Dorothy Farmer | 28 Oct 2000 | Dorothy Farmer Felts, age 68, of Wytheville, Virginia died Saturday, October 28, 2000 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She is survived by: one daughter Linda Felts Kincer, of Max Meadows, VA; two sons – Gerald W. Felts of Max Meadows and Donald E. Felts of Greensboro, NC; one sister Maxine Stoneman of Richmond, VA; seven grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Funeral service will be Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel with the interment in the West End Cemetery. Family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home Monday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| King | Jewel Lee “Judy” | 29 Oct 2000 | Jewel Lee “Judy” Haulsee King, age 58, of Kimberlin Road, Rural Retreat, Virginia, died Sunday, October 29, 2000 at her residence. She was born in Marion, Virginia, the daughter of the late Joseph M. and Pauline Ruth Hubble Haulsee. She was an employee of Edgemont Center and a member of Crockett Tabernacle Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter C. “Slim” King. She is survived by: a daughter and son-in-law – Carol and Randy Shelton of Wytheville, VA; a son and daughter-in-law – Ronald “Rusty” and Karen “Cindy” King of Cripple Creek, VA; 3 grandchildren – Amanda Shelton, Randy “Bubba” Shelton, Jr., and Ronnie King, II; two brothers – Bobby Joe Haulsee of Vale, NC and David Haulsee of Rural Retreat, VA; step-mother – Ruby Hauesee of Rural Retreat, VA; step-daughter – Gloria Jean Parker of Newport News, VA; step-son and wife – Walter Lee “Junior” and Charlotte King of Wytheville, VA; step-brother – Wayne Wright of Greenville, TN; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 1, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Richard Collins officiating. Interment will follow in rosewood Memorial Gardens, Rural Retreat, Virginia. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday or at the home of her daughter, Carol Shelton at any time. | |
| Crockett | Charles Franklin | 30 Oct 2000 | Charles Franklin Crockett, age 66, of Cripple Creek, Virginia, died Monday, October 30, 2000 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Wythe County, the son of the late Ronald P. and Nora Rosenbaum Crockett and was preceded in death by a daughter, Pamela G. Crockett. He was a construction superintendent and farmer. He was a member of the North American Hunting Club and the NRA and attended the Cripple Creek Church of God of Prophecy. He is survived by: his wife Rachael Littreal Crockett of the home; two daughters and son-in-law – Connie and Dale Morris of Elk Creek, VA and Frances Greenstreet of Mechanicsville, VA; son and daughter-in-law – Tim and Teresa Crockett of Cripple Creek, VA; six grandchildren – Jesse Morris, Caroline Morris and Brett Morris, all of Cripple Creek, VA, Chrissy and Samantha Crockett, both of Cripple Creek and Erin Greenstreet of Mechanicsville, VA; four sisters – Helen Spain of Wytheville, VA, “Corky” Cox of Roanoke, VA, Shirley Sawyers and Geneva Goode-Kincer, both of Cripple Creek, VA, brother – Ronnie Crockett of Petersburg, VA. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 2, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jerry D. Phillips, the Rev. Cecil Frazier and the Rev. Geary Jonas officiating. Interment will follow in the Littreal Family Cemetery, Cripple Creek, Virginia. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday or at the residence at any time. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Jones | Michael Jeffery “Bodean” | 30 Oct 2000 | Michael Jeffery “Bodean” Jones, age 38, of Wytheville, Virginia, died Monday, October 30, 2000 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Earl Jones. He is survived by: a daughter, Laura Leigh Jones; a son, Christopher Lee Wilson; his mother, Mary Lucille Blevins (all of Wytheville); seven sisters – Emily and Roy Dunford of Rural Retreat, VA, Mary Allison of Wytheville, VA, Gayle and Ricky Winbourne of Maysville, NC, Lorraine and Steve Reed of Wytheville, VA, Christine and Robert corvin of Rural Retreat, VA, Elizabeth and Dickie Burnette of Galax, VA, and Jackie and Wesley Simpson of Maysville, NC; four brothers – Charles and Sandra Allison ofr Loris, SC, Earl Jones, Jr. and Sue Stroupe of Wytheville, VA, David Jones and Kathy Remines, Johnny Jones all of Rural retreat, VA; special friend and mother – Bonita Jones Gordon; special friend Ricky Parks, 32 nieces and nephews, 13 great-nieces, 11 great nephews and 1 great-great niece also survive. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 2, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Hubert Meadows and Aloma Warrick officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery, Rural Retreat, Virginia. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday or at the residence at any time. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Shelburne | Robert Knox “Bobby” | 30 Oct 2000 | ROBERT KNOX “BOBBY” SHELBURNE, age 73, of Wytheville, Virginia, died Monday, October 30, 2000 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Shelburne and Mildred Pinkard Shelburne Miller and two sisters, Mitzi Lyford and Mary Craig Ferguson. He was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church and served in the U.S. Air Force and was a member of the American Legion Post #9. He is survived by: three daughters and 2 sons-in-law – Becky and Jack Jennings of Max Meadows, Joyce Shelburne of Wytheville and Kay and Tim Whitaker of Radford, Virginia; five grandchildren – Joseph, Leah and Caison Jennings and Trevor and Melody Whitaker; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 1, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. at the Fellowship Baptist Church with Pastor Donald Drake officiating. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery, American Legion Post #9 will conduct graveside military rites. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Spraker | French Arthur | 30 Oct 2000 | FRENCH ARTHUR SPRAKER, age 90, of Wytheville, Virginia, died Monday October 30, 2000. He was retired from Thomasville Furniture of North Carolina and a farmer. He was the son of the late Joe E and Julia Andrews Spraker and was a charter member of Rosenbaum Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church where he served as trustee and deacon. He was preceded in death by his first wife Gladys Kincer Spraker, two sons, one daughter, one granddaughter, three brothers and three sisters. He is survived by his: wife Anna Repass Spraker, of Wytheville; daughter and son-in-law Doris and Bill Akers, of Wytheville; son and daughter-in-law Willard and Doris Spraker of Wytheville; one sister Ida Spraker Phillippi of Salem, VA; six grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be Wednesday, November 1, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. in the Rosenbaum Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church conducted by Rev. J.C. McPeak, Rev. Charles McMillan, and Rev. Don Scott, with the interment in the church cemetery. The body will be placed in the church one hour before service time. The family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home Tuesday from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. or at the home, 495 E. Pine St. at anytime. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rosenbaum Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church building fund. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Breedlove | Dollie May Durham | 1 Nov 2000 | Dollie May Durham Breedlove, age 93 of Bland, Virginia died November 1, 2000, in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was the daughter of the late William H. and Celina Lambert Durham, and she is preceded in death by one son, Kenneth Breedlove, and one daughter Dixie B. Blankenship. She is survived by: three daughters and son-in-law – Virginia Loster, of Bland, VA, Hazel and Davis Kirby of Bland, VA, Edna Baker of Bland, VA; one sister – Nell Strock, of Bland, VA; several nieces, nephews, grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 3, 2000, at 2:00 p.m. in the Central United Methodist Church conducted by Rev. Joe Taylor, with the interment to follow in the Mechanicsburg Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday November 3, 2000 at Central United Methodist Church from noon until service time. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Gage | Wallace Henderson | 1 Nov 2000 | Wallace Henderson Gage, age 85, of Henrico County, Virginia (The Richmond area), died Wednesday November 1, 2000 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Henrico County, Virginia, after a massive stroke. He did not suffer after the initial stroke, and his son was present at the passing of life to the hereafter. Wally, as he was known to his family and friends, was born in Eagle Bridge New York, on October 19, 1915, an outskirt of Hooksick Falls, an hour northeast of Albany. Wally was educated at the Williams College (Massachusetts) Preparatory School, Connecticut Wesleyan University, and the University of the South (Sewanee). During his senior college year, Wally was driving back to New York via the Wilderness Trail Route (US Rt. 11) and was hit by another car at the Staley’s Crossroads near Rural Retreat. Hospitalized for a long time, Wally net a country girl nurse named Fern Isbell Hall. The two liked one another and stayed in contact throughout World War II. After graduation from Sewanee in Elizabethan English, Wally was drafted into the U.S. Army. He served four years at the Hickman Army Air Field at Pearl Harbor, Hawaii. Wally watched his return ship sink on 7 December – The day of infamy – and saw many of his buddies killed or wounded. After Pearl Harbor was left in shambles, Wally was kept in the U.S. Army Air Weather Service, then logistics and finance. He served in the Pacific Theatre, finally ending in the Philippines. After the war ended, Wally returned to the states to find his country girl nurse and propose. Married in September 1945 at Williamstown, Massachusetts, Wally and Fern worked in Washington, DC and Minneapolis before settling in Richmond. He worked for the Glen Falls Insurance Company while Fern worked for the Medical College of Virginia. A son, Samuel was born in December 1947. In the 1950s, Wally, Fern and Sam moved to Henrico County so Sam could attend Saint Christopher’s School. Wally worked steadfastly at his insurance work. He found time to pursue his hobby: flying. Retiring at 65, Wally became involved in a chapter of the Pearl Harbor’s Survivors Association for his old Army unit. He remained active until his legs started bothering him in mid-2000. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 p.m., Friday, November 3, 2000 at the Saint Matthews Episcopal Church in Richmond, Virginia. A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m., Saturday, November 4, 2000 at the Mountain View Cemetery in Rural Retreat, Virginia with Pastor Edward Schaack officiating. Military graveside rites will be held by Marion V.F.W. Post # 4667 The family requests donations in lieu of flowers be made to the Saint Matthews Episcopal Church building or organ fund, 1101 Forest Avenue, Richmond, VA 23229. The family will receive friends from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m. Saturday at the Lindsey Funeral Home prior to the service. Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat, Virginia is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Harrell | Georgia Thomas | 2 Nov 2000 | Georgia Thomas Harrell, age 68 of Max Meadows, Virginia died Thursday, November 2, 2000 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was born in Pulaski, Virginia, the daughter of the late Luther and Gracie Creasy Thomas. she was preceded in death by her husband, James Eugene McAllister Harrell, Jr. and a sister Ruby Crigger, and a great- grandson, James Neal Hoback, Jr. She is survived by: two daughters and sons-in-law – Teresa and Tony Young of Doublin, VA, Linda and Cecil Rogers of Max Meadows, VA; a son James Darrell Harrell of Max Meadows, VA; four sisters – Margaret Allen of Tappahanock, VA, Mae Goodman, Eleanor Carter and Bonnie Meadows, all of Richmond, VA; a brother – Luther Merlin Thomas of Wytheville, VA; seven grandchildren and five great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 5, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Porter | William Lee “Bill” | 2 Nov 2000 | WILLIAM LEE “BILL” PORTER, age 70 of Sheffey School Road, Route 3, Wytheville, Virginia went to be with the Lord Thursday, November 2, 2000 at his home. He was born in Wythe County, the son of the late Lonnie E. and Mabel Aker Porter. He was a member of Baker’s Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church and a retired foreman with New Jersey Zinc Company. He was preceded in death by a son, Barry Lee Porter, a sister Beatrice “Ott” Porter, two brothers, Ewing Porter and James E. “Pete” Porter. He is survived by: his wife Alma “Bootsy” Porter of the home; a daughter and son-in-law – Joan P. and Samuel B. Harmon of Rt. 3, Wytheville, VA; three grandchildren – Kristen, Jonathan and David Harmon, four sisters and brothers-in-law – Pauline and the late Kyle Williams of Rural Route, Max Meadows, VA, Mildred and Robert “Bubbie” Mabe of Ivanhoe, VA, Peggy and Ed Stone of Downsville, LA and Joyce and Charles Dickson of Fries, VA; two brothers and four sisters-in-law – Ray and Claudine Porter of Rural Rt. Max Meadows, John and Helen Porter of Foster Falls, VA, Mollie Porter of Roanoke, VA, and Beatrice Portor of Wytheville, VA; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 5, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Baker’s Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. R.G. Quesenberry and the Rev. Ray Humphries officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. Mr. Porter will be taken to the Baker’s Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church Saturday, November 4, 2000 where the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. or at the residence at any time. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangments. | |
| Sloper | Mattie | 2 Nov 2000 | MATTIE SEXTON SLOPER, age 86 of Manassas, Virginia, and formerly of Teas, Virginia, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2000 at her residence. She was born in Smyth County, Virginia, the daughter of the late William Preston and Bertha Rose Sexton. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leroy Melvin Sloper and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by: three daughters – Diane Delp of Knoxville, TN, Bonnie Taylor of Sugar Grove, VA and Sandy Pittman of Knoxville, TN; one brother – James Sexton of Roanoke, VA; nine grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. November 5, 2000 at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Donald Medley officiating. Interment will follow in the Groseclose Chapel Untied Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. Sunday at the Lindsey Funeral Home prior to the service. Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat, Virginia is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Horne | Elizabeth Munsey | 3 Nov 2000 | Elizabeth Munsey Horne, age 90 of Sugar Grove, VA. passed away Friday, November 3, 2000 in the Birdmont Health Care Center in Wytheville. She was born in Smyth County, Virginia, the daughter of the late John D. Sr., and Katherine Florence Munsey Horne. She was a member of the Blue Springs United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by a brother, John D. Horne. She is survived by: a sister-in-law – Frances W. Horne, of the home. Special nieces, nephews and spouses: Phyllis H and Clifford Jones, Clayton and Fran Horne, all of Rural Retreat, VA; Charles R. and Belinda Horne, of Marion, VA, Frances Taylor of Elizabethton, TN; several other nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and great-great- nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held at 4:30 p.m. Sunday, November 5, 2000 at the Blue Springs United Methodist Church with the Rev. Bill Perkins officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family suggests that those who prefer, may make memorials to the Blue Springs United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday evening at the Lindsey Funeral Home or at the residence at any time. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat, Virginia is in charge of arrangments. | |
| Bare | Sallie Beryl | 21 Feb 1921 | 4 Nov 2000 | Sallie Beryl Bare, 79, was remembered at funeral services held Nov. 7 at Big Ridge Community Church. Rev. Russell Sheets officiated. Burial followed in the Big Ridge Cemetery. Mrs. Bare was born in Ashe County. She is survived by her husband, Ordon Bare; three sons, Randall Bare, Benny Bare and Sherdon Bare, all of Jefferson; three daughters, Jane Marshall, Faxis, Va., Sallie Roten, Snow Camp, and Loretta Walters, Jefferson; one brother, Wayne Bare, Newark, Del.; one sister, Sibyl Leland, Jefferson; 14 grandchildren and 17 great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. She is survived by two sons, Terry and Jerry Black, both of Jefferson; one daughter, Arizona Poe, Jefferson; three sisters, Fay Burgess, Jefferson, Ray Lloyd, Maryland, and Myrtle Black, China Grove; two brothers, Don Dishman, North Wilkesboro, and Carl Dishman, Maryland; two half-sisters, Mary Jo Dishman and Polly Severt, Jefferson; two half-brothers, Gale Dishman, Jefferson, and Earl Dishman, China Grove; 11 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Bare |
| Kinsey | Elena Gladys Ferguson | 4 Nov 2000 | Elena Gladys Ferguson Kinsey, age 72, of Tampa, Florida and formerly of Rocky Gap, Virginia, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2000. She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Mack Daniel and Carnel Ferguson, brothers Rosevelt, Andrew, Woodrow, Gamelia and Keremet Ferguson, sisters Virginia Dixon and Brizzillia Barskile. She is survived by her husband, John Kinsey of Tampa, Florida; sisters Estellia Saunders of Rocky Gap, VA and Priscilia Cotton of Byron, Georgia; brother William Ferguson of Rocky Gap. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 11, at 2:00 p.m. in the Tynes Chapel AME Zion Church in Rocky Gap, Virginia, with Rev. Andrew Montgomery officiating with interment in Hogans Cemetery. Wake will be Friday November 10, at the Church from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Davision | Alma Doris B. | 5 Nov 2000 | Alma Doris B. Davison, age 70, of 8624 New Grass Lane, Charlotte, N.C., died Sunday, November 5, 2000, at her home. She was the widow of Lewis Davison. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law: Libby and Jimmy Presnell of Sparta, NC; two sons: Jimmy Simpson and friend Betty of Charlotte, N.C., and Roby and spouse Ann Simpson of Jefferson, N.C.; five grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters: Irene Pugh of Piney Creek and Grace Sessions of Port Arthur, Texas; and three Brothers: Jerry Blevins and Porter Blevins, both of Sparta, and Tim Blevins of Laurel Springs, N.C. She was preceded in death by a brother, Henson Blevins. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday morning, November 8, 2000, at 11:00 a.m. at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with burial in the Church Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the services to lie in state. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday evening, November 7, 2000, at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta and at other times at the home of a daughter and son-in-law; Libby and Jimmy Presnell, 119 Dew Drop Road, Sparta, NC. | |
| Jackson | John Herbert, Jr. | 5 Nov 2000 | John Herbert Jackson, Jr, age 74 of Pulaski, Virginia died Sunday, November 5, 2000, in the VA Hospital in Salem, Virginia. He was born in Bramwell, West Virginia, the son of the late John Herbert, Sr., and Mary C. Umberger Jackson. He was a member of the Newbern United Methodist Church and served in the pacific Theatre with the U.S. Army during World War II. He was retired from the Radford Army Ammunition Plant and was lieutenant of security. He was a member of the V.F.W. Post # 1184 and the American Legion POst # 49. He was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. George “Mary Ann” Blanding, two brothers, Charles and Don Jackson and a son-in-law, Ronnie W. Edwards. He is survived by: two daughters – Lesa J. Edwards of Pulaski, VA and Deborah S. Jackson of Clemmons, NC; two sons – John H. Jackson, III, of Claytor Lake, VA and Michael W. Jackson of Dublin, VA; six grandchildren – Timothy King, Rachael King, Kyle Jackson and Michael Edwards; one great-grandchild – Alexia Creeger, a brother – Edward A. Jackson of Max Meadows, VA; several nieces and nephews also survive. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, November 8, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. at the West End Cemetery. Graveside military rites will be conducted by V.F.W. Post # 1184. the family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Daily Bread, c/o: V.F.W. Post # 1184 in Pulaski, VA. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Tomlinson | Irby James “Lucky” | 5 Nov 2000 | IRBY JAMES “LUCKY” TOMLINSON, age 61, of Barren Springs, Virginia died Sunday, November 5, 2000, at his residence. He was born in Rockbridge County, the son of the late Harry and Mary Hall Tomlinson. He was an employee of Ethan Allen Furniture Company in Dublin, Virginia. He is survived by: three sisters and brothers-in-law – Hope and R.T. Drain of Barren Springs, VA, Jean and Ellis Barnett of New Jersey, Mary Ann Roseberry of Kentucky; a brother and sister-in-law – Robert and Wanda Tomlinson of Delaware; two half-sisters – Theresa Moore of Lexington, VA and Katherine Taylor of Tennessee; three half-brothers – Major Tomlinson of Lexington, VA, Harry Tomlilnson of Roanoke, VA and Steve Tomlinson of Lexington, VA; step-mother – Noreen VanHoosier of Lexington, VA; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 8, 2000 at 8:00 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Chapel in Austinville with Rev. David Allison officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends at the Reese Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Evans | Oda Roberts | 6 Nov 2000 | Mrs. Oda Roberts Evans, age 81, of 4219 Lake Ridge Farm Road, Franklinville, NC, died Monday, November 6, 2000, in the Randolph Hospital in Asheboro, NC. She is survived by one son: Robert Evans of Franklinville, NC; one daughter: Mary Wagner of Liberty, NC; one brother: Clay Roberts of Sparta, NC; six grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, November 9, 2000, at 11:00 AM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, NC. Burial will follow in the Laurel Glen Cemetery. Elder Don Richardson will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Gravely | Jackie Foster | 6 Nov 2000 | Jackie Foster Gravely, age 47, died Monday, November 6, 2000 in the New River Valley Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Karen Ratcliffe Gravely of Max Meadows; three sons and a daughter-in-law – Jeremy Foster and Carmen Gravely, Joshua William Gravely and Jordan Blake Gravely, all of Max Meadows, Virginia; his parents – Jack and Fredda Gravely of Max Meadows; a sister and brother-in-law – Sheila and Darrell Gravely, Max Meadows; mother and father-in-law – William J. and Ann Ratcliffe of Wytheville; three sisters-in-law – Teresa R. Waddell, Sandra R. Wright and Andrea L Ratcliffe, all of Wytheville; two grandsons – Corey Logan Gravely and Chloe Madison Gravely. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Fellowship Baptist Church, with interment to follow in the Draper Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Fellowship Baptist Church. Gilman Funeral Chapel, Wytheville, VA is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Shelton | Edmond R. “Pete” | 6 Nov 2000 | EDMOND R. “PETE” SHELTON, age 71, of Pulaski, Virginia, died Monday, November 6, 2000 in the University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia. He was born in Wytheville, Virginia, the son of the late William and Estelle Blessing Shelton. He was a retired engineer with the U.S. Postal Service and a U.S. Air Force veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Elbert and Stuart Eugene Shelton and two sisters, Edna Throckmorton and Valarie C. Shelton. He is survived by his wife – Mary Agnes Quesenberry Shelton; two daughters – Sheila Ritter and husband David of Woodbine, MD, and Ann Siuciak and husband Gregg of Emmaus, PA; Michael Shelton and friend Allen McReynolds of Sarasota, Florida and Eric Shelton and wife Lara of Hurst, TX; five grandchildren – Dustin Ritter, Ashley Ritter, Bryce Ritter, Cooper Siuciak, and Kenny Shelton; one sister – Merle Matthews of Chesterfield, Virginia. The funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 8, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Norman Wilhoit officiating. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. the family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday or at the residence at any time. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Woods | Mary Johnson | 6 Nov 2000 | MARY JOHNSON WOODS, age 71, died Monday, November 6, 2000. Mrs. Woods was born in Clifton Forge, Virginia in 1929, a daughter of the late Walter Lee Johnson and Marie Stuart Pursley. She graduated from Clifton Forge High School in 1946 and then attended the Shenandoah Conservatory of Music where she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in music education in 1950. In 1953, Mrs. Woods moved to Wytheville where she worked as an elementary school teacher from 1953 through 1956. After raising a family, she continued teaching music at George Wythe High School from 1974 through 1983. In 1983, she completed a Master of Science degree in counseling and student development from Radford University. Throughout this time she also taught private piano and voice lessons. Mrs. Woods was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church since 1958. She was active in the music program of the church for many years, serving as the Music Director for the past twenty years. She also served as the Director of Hand bells, the Sanctuary Choir Director, directed all age level choirs through the years, and was the founding director of the St. Paul Gentry Ringers. She served as musical director for many drama productions and wrote several dramas which were produced by the church. Mrs. Woods was also active in the musical community of Wytheville and the surrounding area where she directed choral groups and participated in numerous musical presentations. She was an active member of the council on ministries, the administrative board and the United Methodist Women of St. Paul. She received the 1998 Laity Award and had recently been elected a district delegate of the Holston Annual Conference. Mrs. Woods served as a member of the Wythe County School Board and was an active member of the Democratic Party. Her husband, Judge Willis A. Woods, Sr., preceded her in death. She is survived by: three sons and daughter-in-law – Lieutenant Colonel W. Addison Woods, Jr., of Arlington, VA, Elliott Leigh and Gilda Woods of Edgewater, MD, and Harvey Johnson Woods of Wytheville, VA; a granddaughter – Kasey Woods of Edgewater, MD; and a sister and brother-in-law – Ellen and Earnie Stagnaro of Alexandria, Va. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 10, 2000, at 11:00 a.m., at the St. Paul United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Donald F. Stansel officiating. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the St. Paul United Methodist Church from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday or at the residence at any time. The family suggests, for those who prefer, that memorials may be made to the St. Paul UMC, Music Department, 330 Church Street, Wytheville, Virginia, 24382. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Baker | Mary Leona | 7 Nov 2000 | Mary Leona Baker, 76, of Bluff City, Tenn., went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Nov. 7, 2000, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Grayson County, Va., but had lived in the Bristol area most of her life. She was the daughter of John and Sally Holbrook and was a homemaker. She was a member of New Life Baptist Church in Bluff City. Survivors include: husband, Benny E. Baker; daughter: Linda Echols of Bluff City, Tenn.; grandsons and wives: Kevin Michael and Jayna Kennedy of Kingpsort, Tenn., and Edward Allen and Jodie Kennedy of Bristol, Tenn.; great-grandson: Andrew Michael Kennedy of Kingsport, Tenn,; and son-in-law, James H. Echols of Bluff City, Tenn. Funeral services for Mary Leona Baker will be conducted 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 9, 2000, in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Christian officiating. The committal will be at 11 a.m. Friday at Glenwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. | |
| Dunford | Esther Bell Roberts | 9 Nov 2000 | Esther Bell Roberts Dunford, age 85, of Ft. Chiswell Road, Max Meadows, VA, died Thursday, November 9, 2000 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late Henry and Ollie Bell Burnett Roberts. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ, Latter Day Saints and was preceded in death by her husband, George Muncy Dunford, Sr., a daughter, Myrtle Loretta Roberts and a granddaughter, Jeanette Faye “Sissy” Waller. She is survived by: two daughters and sons-in-law – Mary and Lynwood Flinchum of Pulaski, VA and Judy and Larry Kirby of Max Meadows, VA; two sons and daughters-in-law – Bobby and Mildred Dunford of Pulaski, VA and George M. Jr. and Lenora Dunford of Max Meadows, VA; 2 sisters – Louise Blair of Ivanhoe, VA and Hazel Martin of Pulaski, VA; one brother – Howard Roberts of Max Meadows, VA, seventeen grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 11, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Chapel with Elder Wade Whisman officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Reese Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday or at the home of her daughter, Judy and Larry Kirby at any time. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Houston | Parris Golden “Sonny”, Jr | 9 Nov 2000 | Parris Golden (Sonny) Holston, Jr., age 58 of Wytheville, Virginia and formerly of Rural Retreat, Virginia, died Thursday, November 9, 2000 at his residence. He was born in Gaithersburg, Maryland, the son of the late Parris G., Sr. and Josephine Morris Holston. He is survived by: his wife – Oreta J. Pauley Holston, of the home; two daughters and son-in-law – Lori and Rodney Jones and Rhonda Holston all of Wytheville; one son – Mark Pauley of Lynchburg, VA; four sisters and brothers-in-law – Sylvia and Lonnie Pauley of Upperco, Maryland, Judy and Billy Smith of Rural Retreat, VA, Gladys and E.N. (Burr) Catron and Evelyn and James Etter, all of Wytheville, VA; three brothers and sisters-in-law – Calvin and Brenda Holston, Wayne and Kay Holston and Steve and Sandy Holston, all of Wytheville, VA; one grandson – Jason Jones; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, November 11, 2000 at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Harrison officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Community Church Cemetery (The Crawfish Valley) in Rural Retreat. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday evening at the Lindsey Funeral Home or at the residence at any time. Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat, Virginia is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Kidd | Ralph M., Sr. | 9 Nov 2000 | Ralph M. Kidd, Sr., age 84 of Bastian, Virginia, died Thursday November 9, 2000, at his residence. He was an elder of the Bastian Union Church and a Mason for more than 62 years. He was a Past Master of both Rocky Gap and Bland Masonic Lodges and Past Worthy Patron of the Bland O.E.S. He was a retired correctional officer with the Bland Correctional Center and served in the U.S. Army. He is survived by: his wife of 57 years – Lillias Elswick Kidd of the home; a daughter – Mrs. Ed (Belva) Tiller of Durham, NC; a son – Rev. Ralphy Kidd of Gray, TN; five grandchildren – Jim and Jon Tiller, Tyler, Troy and Katy Kidd; a sister – Margaret Marie Stump of Virginia Beach, VA. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 11, 2000, at 2:00 p.m. in the Bastian Union Church with the Rev. Ralphy Kidd, the Rev. Lee McIntosh and the Rev. Scott Ray officiating. Interment will follow in the Rose Hill Cemetery. The body will be in the church one hour before service time. The family will receive friends at the Bastian Union Church from 6:00 until 9:00 p.m. Friday or at the home at any time. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Hospice of Southwest Virginia, 600 W. Ridge Road, Wytheville, VA 24382. Highland’s Newberry Funeral Home in Bland, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Gilley | Ruby Kathleen Weaver | 20 Mar 1933 | 10 Nov 2000 | Ruby Kathleen Weaver Gilley, 67, was remembered at funeral services held Nov. 14 at Boone Family Funeral Home. Rev. Larry Shepherd and Rev. David Lyalls officiated. Burial followed in the Perry Family Cemetery. Mrs. Gilley was born in Ashe County to Fred Weaver and Ola Perry Weaver. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Lee Weaver. She is survived by two sons, Robert Dean Gilley and Ricky Lee Gilley, both of Elkton, Md.; a daughter, Patricia Campbell, North Wilkesboro; a brother, Roger Weaver, Lansing; a sister, Alma Jean Miller, Lansing; six grandchildren, a great-grandchild, three step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Bowers | Bonnie Lee Hodge | 10 Nov 2000 | Bonnie Lee Hodge Bowers, age 68, of Ivanhoe, Virginia, died Friday, November 10, 2000 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was a member of the Ivanhoe Church of God of Prophecy and was preceded in death by her mother, Ersula Roberts Hodge, a son, Randolph Franklin Bowers and a daughter, Donna Faye Bowers. She was a member of the Ivanhoe Senior Citizens. She is survived by: her husband, Randolph F. Bowers; two daughters and sons-in-law – Melinda and Paul King of Ivanhoe, VA and Carolyn and Don Clemons of Wytheville, VA; her father, Harry Thomas Hodge of Wytheville; a sister – Dorothy Walke of Ivanhoe, VA; a brother – Freddie Hodge of Ivanhoe, VA; four grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 13, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Ivanhoe Church of God of Prophecy with the Rev. Rocky Dalton, the Rev. Junior Moore and the Rev. Curtis Stoots officiating. Interment will follow in the odd Fellows Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service time. The family will receive friends at the Reese Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Sunday or at the home at any time. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Phillips | Otho Phlegar “Preach” | 11 Nov 2000 | OTHO PHLEGAR “PREACH” PHILLIPS, age 83, retired contractor of Wytheville, Virginia, died Saturday, November 11, 2000 at Lewis-Gale Medical Center, Salem, Virginia. He and his father owned and operated Economy Building Company and Economy Supplies for many years. He was best known for the quality of his workmanship. Preach was preceded in death by his father, Lonnie Phlegar Phillips, his mother, Hattie Hurst Phillips and a sister, Lucille Phillips Miller. Preach was a past president of the Wythe County Rescue Squad and a member of the Wytheville Baptist Church. Survivors include: his wife of 57 years – Margaret Hartsock “Dee” Phillips; three sons and daughters-in-law – Charles and Carolyn Phillips, Ralph and Regan Phillips and Randy Phillips, all of Wytheville, VA; a granddaughter – Renee Phillips of Philadelphia, PA; a brother and sister-in-law – Corbett M. and Kathleen Phillips of Roanoke Rapids, NC; two sisters and brothers-in-law – Louise and Kenny Barnard of Port Charlotte, FL and Irene and Edwin Woods of Louisville, KY; a host of nieces and nephews also survive. A memorial service will be held Monday, November 13, 2000 at 12:00 noon at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Barry Losey officiating. The family will receive friends Monday from 10:00 a.m. until service time. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that donations be made to the Wythe County Rescue Squad, 185 W. Spring St., Wytheville, VA 24382. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Mullis | Irene Miller | 25 Dec 1921 | 12 Nov 2000 | Irene Miller Mullis, 78, was remembered at funeral services held Nov. 15 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Billy Joe Blevins officiated. Burial followed in the Wallace Cemetery. Mrs. Mullis was born in Wilkes County to Jess and Nancy Bowlin Miller. She is survived by three sons, Allen Mullis, Jefferson, Roger and Bobby Mullis, both of Laurel Springs; and one daughter, Mary Hart, Lansing. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Bentley | Dale Lloyd | 15 Feb 1936 | 12 Nov 2000 | Dale Lloyd Bentley, 64, was remembered at funeral services held Nov. 15 at Pendry’s Chapel. Rev. Lloyd King officiated. Burial followed in the Laurel Springs Baptist Church Cemetery in Deep Gap. Pallbearers were Steve Bentley, Randy Gilbert, Eric Gilbert, Lonnie Bentley, Jonathan Hamby and David Clark. Mr. Bentley was born in Ashe County to the late Philmore and Nancy Greer Bentley. He was of the Baptist faith and retired from Singer Furniture. He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Ronnie Eugene Bentley; one brother, Jessie R. Bentley; and one sister, Lessie Crump. He is survived by his wife, Susie Hendrix Bentley of the home; three sons, Larry Dale Bentley, Ricky Allen Bentley and Brian Lynn Bentley, all of Lenoir; three daughters, Sandra Jean Clark, Morganton, Donna Kay Gilbert, Patterson, and Melissa Dawn Hodges, Lenoir; three brothers, Howard Bentley, Bill Bentley and Grady Bentley, all of Lenoir; three sisters, Mattie Whitener, Morganton, Martha Watson, Sevierville, Tenn., and Nadine Wakefield, Sawmills; and nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. Pendry’s Funeral Home of Lenoir was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Pruett | Lois | 12 Nov 2000 | LOIS PRUETT, age 75, of Bland, Virginia, died Sunday evening November 12, 2000, at her residence. She was born in Bastian, Virginia, the daughter of the late Paul and Beulah Cook Bruce. She was preceded in death by: two sisters, Phyllis Turner and Della Catron, and one brother, Wayne Bruce. She retired from the Bland County Commissioner of Revenue Office, after 39 years of service. She was a life member of the Bastian Union Church. She is survived by: her husband, Harold R. Pruett of Bland, VA; one daughter and son-in-law – Mary and Tim Riddle of Glade Hill, VA; one son – Harvey Pruett of Bland, VA; one granddaughter – Jessica Riddle of Gland Hill, VA; three sisters and brothers-in-law – Betty and Rudy Faulkner of Winston-Salem, NC, Shirley and Tommy Parker of Thomasville, NC and Jane Bruce of Winston-Salem, NC; three brothers and sisters-in-law – Edgar (Bill) and Elaine Bruce of Virginia Beach, VA. Bob and June Bruce of Bastian, VA and George and Debbie Bruce of Bronson, FL; several nieces and nephews also survive. An evening funeral service will be held at the Highland Newberry Funeral Home Chapel at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, November 14, 2000, with the Rev. Lee McIntosh and the Rev. Doug Hyndrich officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until service time Tuesday Evening. Interment will be Wednesday, November 15, 2000 at 11:00 a.m., at the Temple Hill Cemetery in Bland, Virginia. The family suggests that those who prefer may make donations to the Hospice of Southwest Virginia, 600 West Ridge Road, Wytheville, VA 24382. Highland Newberry Funeral Home in Bland, Virginia is in charge of arrangments. | |
| Church | Virginia Lee Surber | 24 Jul 1912 | 13 Nov 2000 | Virginia Lee Surber Church, 88, was remembered at funeral services held Nov. 17 at Mount Olive Baptist Church. Rev. Charlie McCoy officiated. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Mrs. Church was born in Damascus, Va. to James Andrew and Eliza Wood Surber. She is the widow of Walter Church. She is survived by two sons, James Church, Millers Creek, and Don Church, Laurel Springs; two daughters, Libby Logins and Dana Miller, both of Fleetwood; 10 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Roten | Larry F. | 13 Jul 1952 | 13 Nov 2000 | Larry F. Roten, 48, was remembered at funeral services held Nov 17 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Tommy Dollar, Rev. Bruce Roten and Rev. Ward Sexton officiated. Burial followed in the Silas Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Lansing. Mr. Roten was born in Ashe County. He was the chief of the Lansing Volunteer Fire Department and a machine operator for the United Chemi-Con of Lansing. He enjoyed his family, hunting, gardening and the outdoors. He is survived by his wife, Sandy Adams Roten of the home; one son, Daniel Roten of the home; one daughter, Jennifer Roten Hart, Lansing; his parents, Gene and Irene Graybeal Edwards, West Jefferson; his father, Fred Roten, Creston; two brothers, Robert Roten, Charlotte, and Skipper Edwards, Mouth of Wilson, Va.; two sisters, Debbie Frazier, Rosewell, Ga., and Marsha Pennington, West Jefferson; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Lansing Volunteer Fire Department, c/o Everette Adams, 234 Mountain View Drive, Jefferson, NC 28640. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Miller | Gladys Poe | 1 Jul 1908 | 14 Nov 2000 | Gladys Poe Miller, 92, was remembered at funeral services held Nov. 16 at Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church. Rev. Kermit Dancy officiated. Burial followed in the Callaway Cemetery. Mrs. Miller was born in Wilkes County to James W. Poe and Magdalene Bare Poe. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Albert O. Miller. She is survived by a son, Robert Clifford Miller, West Jefferson; three daughters, Magdalene Hauser, Raleigh, Clara Dean O”Brien, West Jefferson, and Wanda Gail Baity, Winston-Salem; a sister, Hazel Bush, Lenoir; a special friend, Eva Sue Parker, West Jefferson; 10 grandchildren, six great- grandchildren and a great-great-grandson; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church, PO Box 782, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Patrick | Chessie Lee | 1 Jun 1914 | 14 Nov 2000 | Chessie Lee Faircloth Patrick, 86, was remembered at funeral services held Nov. 18 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Lloyd Day, Rev. Bruce Roten and Rev. Bryan Frazier officiated. Burial followed in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Patrick was born in Ashe County to James W. Faircloth and Matilda J. Pennington Faircloth. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Garfield Patrick. She is survived by five sons, Ray Patrick, Jefferson, and Kay Patrick, Eddie Patrick, Walt Patrick and Joe Patrick, all of Virginia; seven daughters, Myrtle Ruth Patrick, West Jefferson, Martha Loggins and Bobbie Wingler, both of Piney Creek, Becky Pearson, Millers Creek, Mildred Sexton, Fries, Va., Earlene Hill, Warrensville, and Geraldine Massey, Woodford, Va.; 19 grandchildren, 25 great- grandchildren, 10 step-grandchildren and eight step-great-grandchildren; a very special friend, Linda Edwards, Smithville; and special nieces, Ruth and Vernie Powers, both of Warrensville. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Baldwin | Walter | 19 Apr 1929 | 14 Nov 2000 | Walter Edison Baldwin, 71, was remembered at funeral services held Nov. 18 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Homer Murdock and Rev. Ken Furches officiated. Burial followed in the Goodman Family Cemetery. Mr. Baldwin was born in Ashe County to William Eugene Baldwin and Viola Marsh Baldwin. He was a teacher in the N.C. Educational System. He taught for 22 years at West Jefferson Elementary School. He is survived by his wife, Jessie Goodman Baldwin of the home; a son, Gary Baldwin, Fleetwood; a daughter, Linda Baldwin, Fleetwood; two brothers, Tom Baldwin and John Baldwin, both of Fleetwood; seven sisters, Clyde Miller, Fleetwood, Wanda Pugh, Abingdon, Va., Bertha Richards, Bessie Lucas, Gerthie Lucas, Mable Poling, all of Baltimore, Md., and Jean Cullison, Lancaster, Pa.; one brother-in-law, Tom Goodman, Dallas, Texas; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 3109 Popular Woodcourt Suite 125, Raleigh, NC 27604. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Miles | Thomas Francis | 20 May 1938 | 14 Nov 2000 | Thomas Francis Miles, 62, was remembered at funeral services held Nov. 18 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Father Mark Lawlor officiated. Graveside services and burial followed in the Miles Family Cemetery in Lansing. Mr. Miles was born in Chester, Pa. to Donald and Jeanne Luco Miles. He served in the United States Army. He is survived by his wife, Peggy McCoy Miles of the home; two sons, Lonnie Miles, Lansing, and Donald Miles, Oregon; two daughters, Lisa Maire McClamery, Lansing, and Melissa Shepherd, Wilkesboro; and 11 grandchildren. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Crigger | Vergie Jane Jackson | 14 Nov 2000 | Vergie Jane Jackson Crigger, age 67 of Route 3, Max Meadows, Virginia died Tuesday, November 14, 2000 at her residence. She was born in West Virginia, the daughter of the late William Allen and Maudie Kennedy Jackson. she was a member of the New Bethel United Methodist Church and had been employed by Alco for ten years. She also was a nurse’s aide at Wytheville Community Hospital. Mrs. Crigger was preceded in death by four sisters: Hazel Mitchell, Maxine Safewright, Alley Ring, Lou Kennedy and a brother, Ronald Jackson. She is survived by: her husband, James C. “J.C.” Crigger, three daughters and sons-in-law – Donna and Danny Dix of Rt. 4, Wytheville, Debby and Benny Kincer of Max Meadows and Sue and Truett Hoback of Wytheville, VA; four sons and daughters-in-law – Chris and Cindy Crigger, Jeff and Shelby Crigger, Jimmy and Bonnie Crigger, all of Max Meadows, VA and Roger and Elva Crigger of Wytheville, VA; three sisters – Christine Reed, Rovie Kennedy, both of Wytheville, VA and Cleta Wheeler of Barren Springs, VA; eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 16, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at Bethel Untied Methodist Church with the Rev. Bob Billingsley and the Rev. Hubert Meadows officiating. Interment will follow in the Crigger Family Cemetery, Max Meadows, VA. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday or at the residence at any time. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Hamm | Lena Phillips | 14 Nov 2000 | Mrs. Lena Phillips Hamm, age 90, of 498 Macedonia Church Road, Sparta, NC, died Tuesday morning, November 14, 2000, in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, NC. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law: Grady and Reba Hamm, Eld. Gwyn and Kay Hamm all of Sparta, NC, and Gary and Linda Hamm of Roaring River, NC; one daughter and son-in-law: Norma Gaye and Edward Jones of Granite Falls, NC; one brother and sister-in-law: Emmitt and Beulah Phillips of West Jefferson, NC; 3 granddaughters; 7 grandsons; 16 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, November 16, 2000, at 11:00 AM at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial to follow in the Stevens Memorial Methodist Church Cemetery in Ashe County. Elder Don Richardson will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, November 15, 2000, from 6:30-8:30 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta and at other times at the homeplace, 498 Macedonia Church Road, Sparta, NC. | |
| Shepherd | Haswell Colen | 14 Nov 2000 | HASWELL COLEN SHEPHERD, age 76, of Fries, Virginia, died Tuesday, November 14, 2000 in the Laurel Meadows Nursing Home in Laurel Fork, Virginia. He was born in Carroll County, the son of the late Charles Albert and Octavia Dalton Shepherd. He was the retired owner/operator of Shepherd’s Grocery and a U.S. Coast Guard Veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Ruth Fowler Shepherd and his second wife, Iva Stoneman Shepherd, a sister, Florence Sharp and two brothers, Carl and Jim Shepherd. He is survived by: two sons – Eddie Shepherd of Richmond, VA and Gary Shepherd of Pulaski, VA; three sisters and brothers-in-law – Mozelle and Rex Coker of Richmond, VA, Myrtle and Gibb Dickenson of Max Meadows, VA and Lula Waller of Hillsville, VA; four brothers and sisters-in-law – Alvie and Lila Shepherd of Clearwater, FL, Bolen and Ruby Shepherd of Galax, VA, Howard and Betty Shepherd of Tazewell, VA, John and Edna Shepherd of Fries, VA; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 16, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat, Virginia. The family will receive friends a the Reese Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday or at the home of his brother, John at 105 Manuel Road, Fries, VA at any time. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Phillips | Clyde | 9 Sep 1911 | 15 Nov 2000 | Bessie Clyde Farmer Phillips, 89, was remembered at funeral services held Nov. 19 at Big Springs Baptist Church by Rev. Larry Denny, Rev. Dan Hess and Rev. Larry Shepherd. Burial followed in the Calhoun Cemetery. Mrs. Phillips was born in Ashe County to David Farmer and Laura Jones Farmer. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; and husband, Harrison Phillips. She is survived by four sons, Harold Phillips and Ellis Phillips, both of Aberdeen, Md., Conley Phillips of the home and Larry Phillips, Lansing; five daughters, Shirley Brown, Mae Greer and Ruby Ham, all of Lansing, Virginia Coldiron, Warrensville and Jane Farmer, Grassy Creek; two brothers, Chester Farmer, Aberdeen, Md. and Everett Farmer, Creston; 19 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Dalton | Minnie Lee Simpson | 15 Nov 2000 | Minnie Lee Simpson Dalton, age 90 of Austinville, Virginia, the Laswell Community, died Wednesday, November 15, 2000 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. she was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late Saul and Nancy Jane Dunford Simpson and was preceded in death by her husband, Hobert E. Dalton, a daughter, hazel Lee Dalton, and a son, Hobert Edward Dalton, Jr. She is survived by: three daughters Louise D. Walters of Wytheville, VA, Wanda Faye Sparks of Elkton, MD, and Luva Jane Melton of Grahams Forge; two sons and daughters-in-law – James W. and Darlene Dalton and Guy R. and Janice Dalton, all of Austinville, VA; one sister – Forrest Wright of Max Meadows, twenty-eight grandchildren, several great-grandchildren and nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 19, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Chapel with the Rev. James Black and the Rev. Dallas Jewell officiating. Interment will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery in Carroll County. The family will receive friends at the Reese Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday or at the home of her son James at any time. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Fortune | James Bernard “bunk” | 15 Nov 2000 | James Bernard “Bunk” Fortune, age 79, of Groseclose, Virginia, died Wednesday, November 15, 2000 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. He was born in Wythe County, the son of the late Irving Thomas Fortune and Minnie Smith Fortune and was preceded in death by a son, James Lee Fortune. He is survived by his wife, Della E. Fortune of Marion, VA; five daughters – Barbara Bratton of Alexandria, VA, Martha Ann Havens and Janet Lee Fortune, both of Marion, VA, Bonnie Jean Hall of Temple GA, and Linda Carter of Martinsville, VA; six sons – Julian Charles Willard and Oakley Willard, both of Marion VA, James E. Fortune of Rural Retreat, VA, William B. Fortune of Rich Valley, VA, Dennis R. Fortune of Dumfries, VA, and Larry David Fortune of Groseclose, VA; three sisters – Edell Buchanan, Elizabeth King and Louise Belanger, all of Winston-Salem, NC. Twenty-six grandchildren and eighteen great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 18, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bob Billingsley officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Mitchell Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday or at the residence at any time. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Poole | Ira Junior | 15 Nov 2000 | IRA JUNIOR POOLE, age 69, of Loafers Rest Road, Austinville, Virginia, died Wednesday, November 15, 2000 in the Twin County Community Hospital in Galax. He was born in Carroll County, the son of the late Pierce and Mary Slate Poole. He attended the Sheeptown Church of God and was a member of the Poplar Camp Fox Pen. He was preceded in death by his wife Minnie Primm Poole, an infant daughter, three sisters and one brother. He is survived by: two daughters – Ruth Sue Poole and Kathy Faye Poole, both of Austinville; a son and daughter-in- law – Ira Steven and Elaine Poole of Austinville; three sisters – Ina Sharp of Austinville, Willie Ogle of Hillsville, VA, and Jo Ann Alley of Baltimore, MD; two granddaughters and spouse – Kathie Jo and Mark Barlett, Ashleigh Renee Poole; special friends Jan Hawks and Darrell Goad. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday, November 18, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Chapel with Elder Joe McGrady officiating. Interment will follow in the Pine Grove Cemetery, Carroll County. the family will receive friends at the Reese Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday or at the residence at any time. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Laurance | Joseph Walters | 23 Jun 1914 | 16 Nov 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. |
| Viars | Phillip Wayne | 17 Nov 2000 | PHILLIP WAYNE VIARS, age 32 of Max Meadows, Virginia, died Friday, November 17, 2000 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital from injuries received in an automobile accident. He is survived by: his parents – Charles E. and Charlotte Moore Viars of Max Meadows; special son – Joseph McGlothlin; sister and brother-in-law – Joan and Danny Lawson of Max Meaodws, VA; brother and sister-in-law – Charles E., Jr., and Patricia C. Viars all of Max Meadows, VA; three nieces – Sheena and Kendra Viars and Bailey Lawson; one nephews – Adam Lawson; paternal grandmother -Margie Viars of Max Meadows, VA; several aunts, uncles and cousins also survive. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at 2:00 p.m., at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Rick Lindamood and the Rev. James Black officiating. Interment will follow in the Draper Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday or at the home of his parents, Charles and Charlotte at any time. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Hamilton | David Allen | 10 May 1925 | 18 Nov 2000 | David Allen Hamilton, 75, will be remembered at funeral services on Nov. 24 at 11 a.m. at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson. Mr. Elliott Osowitt will be officiating. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens with military rites. Mr. Hamilton was born May 10, 1925 in Derry, N.H. to the late David Allen Sr. and Nora Harriet Stilliker Hamilton. He was a World War II Navy Veteran and retired truck dispatcher. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ann Hamilton; five sons, David H. Hamilton, Ronnie Hamilton and Roger Hamilton, all of New Hampshire; Steven Hamilton, Florida, and Roy Hamilton, West Jefferson; one daughter, Gayle Hurley, Florida; one stepdaughter, Lynn Taylor, Taylorsville; two stepsons, Michael Buffelli, New Hampshire, and Kent Buffelli, Colorado; two sisters, Hazel Zoerb, New Hampshire, and Stella Currier, Connecticut; numerous grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. |
| Darnell | Russell Dean | 18 Nov 2000 | Russell Dean Darnell, 74, was remembered at funeral services held Nov. 18 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Rex Hall and Rev. Jim Francis officiated. Burial was held Nov. 19 in the May Cemetery. Mr. Darnell was born in Ashe County to Tivis Darnell and Lona Pennington Darnell. He was a carpenter in the building industry. He served in the United States Army during World War II. He is survived by his wife, Tressie Mahaffey Darnell of the home; a daughter, Judy Gregg, Tough Kenamon, Pa.; two brothers, Ford Darnell, Mouth of Wilson, Va., and Dent Darnell, West Jefferson; two sisters, Francis Dolinger and Marie Blevins, both of Jefferson; two grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Luck | Geraldine H. | 18 Nov 2000 | 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. | |
| Martin | Pierce Edward | 18 Nov 2000 | Pierce Edward Martin, age 78, of Barren Springs, Virginia, died Saturday, November 18, 2000 at his home. He was born in Carroll County, the son of the late Charlie and Susan Hanks Martin. He attended Riverview Church of God and was a retired foreman from Boart-Longyear Drilling Company with 37 years service. He was preceded in death by two sisters – Hazel Hill, Grace Jones and a brother, Howard Martin. He is survived by: his wife – Myrtle Ethel Martin; two daughters and sons-in-law – Arlene and Rev. Gary Allen of Springfield, MO and Christine and Barry Williams of Sullivan, MO; step- daughter and husband – Theresa and Wayne Hounshell of Bland, VA; three step-sons and wives – Tim and Leasa Hodge of Barren Springs, VA, Jeff and Wendy Hodge of Pulaski, VA and Johnny and Carla Hodge of Wytheville, VA; two sisters – Winnie Ayers of Pulaski, VA and Dorothy McKnight of Galax, VA; two brothers – Walter Martin of Galax, VA and Thomas Slate of Hillsville, VA; four grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren and three great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 21, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Riverview Church of God with the Rev. Raymond White and the Rev. Gary Allen officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin, Virginia. Mr. martin will be taken to the Riverview Church of God where the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday or at the home at any time. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Grove | Edward William | 15 Jun 1927 | 20 Nov 2000 | Edwin William Grove, Sr., age 73, of Peppers Ferry Road, Wytheville, Virginia, died Monday, November 20, 2000 in the North Carolina Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. He was born June 15, 1927, in Wythe County, the son of the late Robert W. and Susie Horton Grove. He was a member of the Max Meadows United Methodist Church and a retired financial supervisor with Avco Financial Services. He was a member of the Max Meadows Ruritan Club, a member of Palatka Masonic Lodge # 34, F. & A.M. and Hasan Temple in Albany Georgia. He also served in the Merchant Marines. He is survived by: his wife, Maxine I. Grove; two sons and daughters-in-law – Edwin W. Jr. and Linda Grove of Sopchoppy, FL and Ronald I. and Denise Grove of Sharpsburg, GA; four grandchildren – Kelly Altice, Scott Grove, Edwin Grove, III, Matthew Grove; five great-grandchildren, one brother and sister-in-law – Bobby and Opal Grove of Black Mountain, NC; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 24, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. at the Max Meadows United Methodist Church with the Rev. Rick Lindamood officiating. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service time. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday. the family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Max Meadows United Methodist Church memorial fund, PO Box 246, Max Meadows, VA 24360. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. |
| King | Clarence Landon | 20 Nov 2000 | Clarence Landon King, age 62, of Wytheville, Virginia, died Monday, November 20, 2000 at his residence. He was born in Wythe County, the son of the late Raymond Clarence King and Mary Elizabeth Brown King. He was a member of New Bethel Untied Methodist Church. Mr. King was formerly employed with the Department of Transportation in Montgomery, Maryland and was retired from the Pendleton Construction Company in Wytheville. He is survived by: a daughter – Beverly King of Silver Springs MD; two sons and daughters-in-law – Christopher and Patty King of Damascus, MD and Anthony and Wendy King of Germantown, MD; three grandchildren – Brittany McLean, Ryan Christopher King and Adam King; three sisters and one brother-in-law – Eva Shelton, Evelyn and Ray Burgess, Mary Catherine King, all of Wytheville; one nephew – Randolph Shelton, of Wytheville. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 22, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in the New Bethel Cemetery. the family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday or at the home of his sister, Eva Shelton, West Lee Highway at any time. Flowers will be appreciated, however, the family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the New Bethel Cemetery Fund. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Nester | David Ellis | 20 Nov 2000 | David Ellis Nester, age 28 of Fancy Gap, Virginia, died Monday, November 20, 2000 at his residence. He was an employee of Salem Stone Company and was preceded in death by his father, Roger Ellis Nester. He is survived by: his wife, April Dawn Bonds Nester; a daughter, Chasity Lynette Nester; a son, Brandon David Nester, all of Fancy Gap, VA; mother and step-fathers – Verta Sue and James Evans of Barren Springs, VA and Mason Dalton of Laurel Fork, VA; four sisters and brothers-in-law – Barbara and Jerry Gallimore, Melissa and Doug Moore, all of Barren Springs, Angela and Billy Pistory, Hope and Travis Thomas, all of Laurel Fork, VA; brother and sister-in-law – Roger and Ann Nester of Barren Springs, VA; mother-in-law and father-in-law – Hassell and Bonnie Bonds of Fancy Gap, VA; brother-in-law and wife – Hassell, Jr. and Robin Bonds of Fancy Gap, VA; sister-in-law and husband – Angela and Melvin Grubb of Meadows of Dan, VA, several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 24, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Don Frazier officiating. Interment will follow in the Black Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Reese Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Anderson | Nancy Louise Bratton | 10 Apr 1910 | 21 Nov 2000 | Nancy Louise Bratton Anderson, age 90, of Cripple Creek, Virginia, died Tuesday, November 21, 2000 in Edgemont Center, Wytheville. She was born April 10, 1910 in Wythe County, the daughter of the late George Washington Bratton and Isabelle Grubb Bratton. She was a member of the United Lutheran Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Edward H. Anderson. She is survived by: a daughter and son-in-law – Freda H. and James P. Willoughby of Harrisonville, MO; a son – Donald H. Anderson, Sr. of Cripple Creek, VA; a sister – Juanita Davis of Oak Ridge, TN, seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Friday, November 24, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. at the Untied Lutheran Church with Pastor James Armentrout officiating. Interment will follow in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens, Rural Retreat, VA. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday or at the home of her son, Donald, at any time. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. |
| Blevins | John Dewey | 23 May 1954 | 21 Nov 2000 | John Dewey Blevins Jr., 46, was remembered at memorial services held Nov. 26 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Herb Parunak officiated. Mr. Blevins was born in Ashe County to John and Daisy Mullis Blevins. He is survived by his wife, Pamela Blevins; one son, Joshua Mark Blevins, Glendale Springs; one sister, Cenith Blevins; and a number of aunts and cousins. Memorials may be made to Joshua Mark Trust, c/o Pamela Blevins, 1419 Ebert St., Winston-Salem, NC 27103. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Miller | John Wesley | 29 Oct 1962 | 21 Nov 2000 | John Wesley Miller, 38, was remembered at funeral services held Nov. 24 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson. Minister Jim Haeffele officiated. Burial followed in the Miller – Roland Cemetery in Warrensville. Mr. Miller was born in Ashe County to J.C. and Donna Stidhams Miller. He was a truck driver and farmer. He was preceded in death by his father. He is survived by a daughter, Haley Elizabeth Miller of Lansing; his mother, Donna Stidhams Miller, Lansing; a brother, Tony Miller, Lansing; maternal grandmother, Allie Stidhams, Lansing; maternal great-grandmother, Della Adkins, Branchland, W. Va.; honorary sister, Greta Miller Dunn, Warrensville; one niece, Samatha Miller; one nephew, Zak Miller; honorary nephew, Austin Clark; honorary nieces, Heather and Brittany Stidhams; and several uncles and aunts. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Rash | Emmer Canter | 26 Sep 1920 | 22 Nov 2000 | Emmer Canter Rash, 80, was remembered at funeral services held Nov 25 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Wayne Osborne officiated. Graveside services followed in the Rash Cemetery. Mrs. Rash was born in Todd to Arvil and Lillie Hodgson Rash. She is survived by her husband, Lemuel Rash; nine sons, Dewey, Matthew and Barney Rash, all of Bristol, Va., Mack, Roger, Ronnie and Greg Rash, all of Jefferson, Dean Rash, Abingdon, Va., and Leroy Rash, Crumpler; three daughters, Wilma Mutter, Bristol, Va., Sandra Rash, Jefferson, and Etta Taylor, Warrensville; two brothers, Fred Canter, Wilkesboro, and James Canter, Millers Creek; four sisters, Nailene Grogan, Boone, Reba Stanley, Elkton, Md., Vera Lee Calhoun, High Point, and Nancy Trivette, Hickory; 32 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Barker | Eunice Bessie Yates | 19 Dec 1910 | 23 Nov 2000 | Eunice Bessie Yates Barker, 89, was remembered at funeral services held Nov. 26 at Oak Grove Baptist Church in Warrensville. Rev. Bill Ballou and Rev. George Grubb officiated. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens in Jefferson. Mrs. Barker was born in Ashe County to Benjamin Cleveland and Rettie Rash Yates. She was retired from Sprague Electric Company and was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Thomas Barker. She is survived by four sons, Thomas Glenn Barker, Puyallup, Wash., Robert Jackson Barker, Elkton, Md., Bennie Lee Barker, Warrensville, and John Dexter Barker, West Jefferson; three daughters, Polly Davis, Englewood, Fla., Florence Powers, Warrensville, and Bonnie Jane Holliday, Greenville, Va.; two sisters, Della Jones, Warrensville, and Florence Ashley, Salem, Va.; 13 grandchildren; 29 great-grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; several nieces and nephews also survive. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Obituary information may be obtained or condolences e-mailed to ashelawn@fastransit.net. |
| Archer | Ruth Dodgion Kennedy | 23 Nov 2000 | Ruth Dodgion Kennedy Archer, age 82 of Wytheville, Virginia, died Thursday, November 23, 2000, in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was born in Wythe County, one of twelve children born to William H and Nannie Catherine Murphy Dodgion. She was a member of the Draper Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church, the Wythe County Community Hospital Auxiliary and a volunteer for 25 years with the American Red Cross. She was a retired nurse from Pulaski Community Hospital and was preceded in death by her first husband, William Kelly Kennedy, a second husband, Ray Stuart Archer, Sr., and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by: a brother and sister-in-law – Elbert and Annie Dodgion of Pulaski, VA; four sisters-in-law – Mrs. Lola Dodgion of Wytheville, Mrs. Ethel Lewellya of Pulaski, Mrs. Barbara Dodgion, Mrs. Ann Dodgion, both of Florida; a brother-in-law – Robert L. Sult of Wytheville; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 26, 2000, at 2:00 p.m. at the Draper Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Kenneth Fogus officiating. Interment will follow in the Highlands Memory Gardens in Dublin. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service time. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the American Cancer Society, Memorials, Attn: Jean L. Lester, PO Box 778, Wytheville, VA 24382. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Edmonds | Warren Elmer | 23 Nov 2000 | Warren Elmer Edmonds, age 76, of Brim Lane, Max Meadows, Virginia, died Thursday, November 23, 2000 in the Pulaski Community Hospital. He was born in Wythe County, the son of the late David Franklin “Luther” Edwards and Lucy Jane Spencer Edmonds. He was retired from the Town of Pulaski and was preceded in death by eight sisters, Fannie Edmonds Crigger, Pearl Edmonds, Grace Edmonds, Minnie Edmonds Peak, Maggie Edmonds Cook, Martha Edmonds Stilwell, Dolly Ella Edmonds and Emma Edmonds. He is survived by: a sister – Dorothy Edmonds of the Patterson Community; an aunt – Mrs. Ethel Branscome of the Patterson Community; many nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 23, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Chapel. The family will receive friends at the Reese Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday or at the home of his sister, Dorothy Edmonds, 2762 Castleton Road at any time. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Woodford | MAUD | 23 Nov 2000 | MAUD LAYTON WOODFORD, age 89, of Wytheville, died Thursday, November 23, 2000 in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her son, William Luckett Woodford, Jr. she is survived by her: husband – William “Bill” Woodford, of Wytheville. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral service will be Monday, November 27, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel with the interment in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home, Monday, November 27, 2000 from 1:00 p.m. until service time. The Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville, is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Waddell | Jo Ann | 24 Nov 2000 | JO ANN WADDELL, age 62, of Ivanhoe, Virginia, died Friday, November 24, 2000 in the New River Valley Medical Center in Radford, Virginia. She was an inspector with Hutchinson Sealing Systems and was preceded in death by her father, John R. Crockett and a brother, James R. “Bob” Crockett. She is survived by: two sons and daughters-in-law – Ron and Debbie Hodges of Galax, VA and Donald Ray Hodges and Tammy Smith of Ivanhoe; five grandchildren, Blake, Eden, Laken, Macy and Caden Hodges; her mother – Magdalene Porter Crockett of Ivanhoe, VA; three sisters and two brothers-in-law – Shelva and Clyde Gravely of Max Meadows, Alice and Frank Williams of Greensboro, NC, and Gay Smith of Ivanhoe, VA; two brothers and sisters-in-law – William “Bill” and Della Crockett of Kernersville, NC and Rev. Donald W. “Don” and Regina Crockett of Max Meadows, VA; special nephew – Danny R. “Dude” Crockett of Wytheville, VA; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Monday, November 27, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Henry Ayers officiating. Interment will follow in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Reese Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Sunday or at the residence, or the residence of her mother, Magdalene Crockett at any time. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Albert | Noma Akers | 25 Nov 2000 | Noma Akers Albert, age 66, of Wytheville, Virginia, died Saturday, November 25, 2000, in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She is survived by a daughter and son-in- law – Donna and Dennis Porter of Wytheville; a son and daughter-in-law – George Michael and Judy Albert of Wytheville, V; a sister – Dorothy Hulin of Denton, NC; Two brothers – Robert H. Akers of Asheboro, NC and Joe Akers of Fall River, Mass; and one grandchild – Davina Joy Porter. Funeral Services will be held Monday evening at 8:00 p.m. at the Gillman Funeral Chapel. the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday evening at the Gillman Funeral Chapel. | |
| Darnell | Jones Dent | 25 Nov 2000 | Rev. Jones Dent Darnell, 69, was remembered at funeral services held Nov. 25, 2000 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Jim Greer and Rev. Rex Hall officiated. Entombment followed in the Ashelawn Mausoleum of Prayer. Rev. Darnell is survived by his wife, Betty Weaver Darnell; one daughter, Janet Farmer, Millers Creek; one brother, Ford Darnell, Mouth of Wilson, Va.; two sisters, Marie Blevins and Francis Dolinger, both of Jefferson; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Stowers | Virgie A. | 25 Nov 2000 | VIRGIE A. STOWERS, age 93 of Atkins, Virginia died Saturday evening, November 25, 2000, in the Smyth County Community Hospital. she was born in Smyth County, Virginia, the daughter of the late John Kelley and Victoria Leedy Stowers. Mrs. Stowers was a member of the Groseclose First Church of God and was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Ray Stowers, two sons, Bradford and Clinton Stowers. She is survived by: three daughters and sons-in-law – Ann Snyder, Reba and Charles Hutton, all of Marion, VA and Leoda and Henry Jones of Galax, VA; four sons and daughters-in-law – Ray and Wanda Stowers, Jack and Mary Jane Stowers, all of Rural Retreat, VA and Don and Madeline Stowers of Galax, VA and Bill Stowers of Pulaski, VA; twenty-four grandchildren, nineteen great-grandchildren, six great-great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, November 28, 2000 at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jody Blevins and the Rev. Sam Slemp officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Groseclose, VA. the family suggests that those who prefer, may make memorials to the Marion Life Saving Crew. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday evening at the Lindsey Funeral Home or at the residence of her children at any time. Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat, Virginia is in charge of Arrangements. | |
| Walters | Frances | 26 Nov 2000 | FRANCES LAYNE WALTERS, age 86, of Wytheville, Virginia, died Sunday November 26, 2000, in the New River Valley Medical Center in Radford, Virginia. She was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late Oren E. and Angie Hedrick Layne. She was a member of the Petunia Christian Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. “Buddy” Walters; two grandchildren, Douglas E. Walters and Sherry S. Clark; two brothers, Stafford and Jack Layne and a sister, Verna Umberger. She is survived by: a daughter and son-in-law – Thelma Walters Shupe and Richard Shupe of Dublin, VA; a son – Cecil R. Walters of Valentines, VA; six grandchildren – Gary Walters, Marty Walters, Timothy Walters, Pamela Mathena, Donna Jaccard, Teresa Hash; two sisters – Ruth Umberger and Mary Taylor, both of Wytheville, VA; twenty-four great-grandchildren and one great-great- grandchild also survives. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 29, 2000, at 11:00 a.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel in Wytheville, Virginia with the Rev. Bob Johnson officiating. Entombment will follow in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Malpass | Dixie Howard | 13 Feb 1913 | 27 Nov 2000 | Mrs. Dixie Howard Malpass, age 87, of Currie, NC, died Monday, November 27, 2000, at her daughter’s residence in Sparta, NC. She was born February 13, 1913, in Robeson County and was the daughter of the late William Henry Howard, Sr. and Bessie Pearl Allen Howard. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rudolph C. Malpass. Mrs. Malpass was a member of the Riley’s Creek Baptist Church. She is survived by her children: Rudolph H. Malpass of Enterprise, Alabama, Elizabeth M. Moore of Jacksonville, Florida, Eugene C. Malpass of Currie, NC and Dorothy M. Verzaal of Sparta, NC; seven grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; three sisters: Ruth Moody, Julia Ann Morris and Elsie Livingston; and one brother: George Howard. Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, November 30, 2000, at 2:00 PM, at the Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home Chapel in Burgaw, NC with the Rev. Blake Hayes officiating. Burial will follow in the Malpass Family Cemetery in Currie, NC. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, November 29, 2000, from 7:00-8:30 PM at the Quinn-McGowen Funeral Home in Burgaw, NC. |
| Bearington | Ollie Lee | 27 Nov 2000 | Ollie Lee Bearington, Jr., age 67, of Bland , Virginia, died Monday November 27, 2000. He was a retired miner and a veteran of the Korean War, was the son of the late Ollie L. Sr. and Josephine Keen Bearington. He was preceded in death by his wife, Alma Louise Bearington and is survived by: four sons and two daughters-in-law – Randy Bearington, Sr., of Bland, Robert and Mary Frances Bearington of Ceres, VA, Robert Bearington, and Ronald and Carole Bearington, all of Bland, Virginia; two sisters – Wilma Bearington of Bartow, FL and Genny Smith of Bradley, FL; two grandchildren – Randy Bearington, Jr. of Bland, VA and Alicia Ann Cregger of Wytheville, VA. Funeral service will be Friday at 2:00 p.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel with the interment in the Bethany Church Cemetery, Ceres, Virginia. the family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home, Wytheville, Virginia, Thursday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Jackson | Sherman Louis | 27 Nov 2000 | Sherman Louis Jackson, age 50, of Max Meadows, Virginia, died Monday, November 27, 2000 in the Birdmont Health Care Center. He was born in Wythe County, the son of the late Elbert McKinley Jackson and Blanche Bralley Jackson. He was a former employee of Petro and Poly Penco and was preceded in death by a sister, Vivian Elizabeth Jackson and a brother William Edmund Jackson. He is survived by: two sisters and one brother-in-law – Phyllis Pickett of Ft. Chiswell, VA and Sidney and James Bolash of Ft. Chiswell, VA; two brothers and sisters-in-law – Malcolm and Patricia Jackson of Ft. Chiswell, VA and Elbert, Jr. “Zan” and Becky Jacky Jackson of Ft. Chiswell; five nieces – Stephanie S. Jonas of Wytheville, VA, Debbie Eversole of Rural Retreat, VA, Crystal Bolash of Ft. Chiswell, Kimberly Dix of Wytheville, VA and Tracy Jackson of Bracy, VA; six nephews – Malcolm Jackson, Jr. of Wytheville, VA, David Havens of Charlottesville, VA, Mike Jackson of Christiansburg, VA, Eric Jackson, Alan Bolash and C. Douglas Smith, all of Ft. Chiswell, VA; five great-nieces also survive. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, November 29, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Steve Johnson and the Rev. Rick Lindamood officiating. Interment will follow in the Jackson Family Cemetery, Pres. Jackson Road. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday or at the home of his brothers, Malcolm or Zan at any time. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to Hospice of Southwest Virginia, 600 W. Ridge Road, Wytheville, 24382. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Umberger | Elizabeth Katherine | 27 Nov 2000 | ELIZABETH KATHERINE UMBERGER, age 90, of Wytheville, Virginia, died Monday November 27, 2000, in the Grace health Care Center in Abingdon, Virginia. She was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late Ernest N. and Alice Poston Umberger who were the owners of E.N. Umbergers “Skeeters”. She was a member of the St. Paul United Methodist Church and the Wytheville Rebekah Lodge # 57. She is survived by: three nieces – Sharon Atkinson of Richmond, VA, Nancy Stanulis of Marion, VA and Susan Wade of Lexington, VA; and a sister-in-law – Toby Umberger of Wytheville, VA. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 30, 2000, at 1:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel in Wytheville with the Rev. Dr. Donald E. Stansell officiating. Interment will follow in the East End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 12:00 noon until service time Thursday. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to Wytheville Rebekah Lodge # 57, C/O: Ruth Banks, 320 E. Pine Street, Wytheville, VA 24382. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Akers | Luther Clyde | 28 Nov 2000 | Luther Clyde Akers, age 86, of Archer Road, Max Meadows, Virginia died Tuesday, November 28, 2000 in the Birdmont Health Care Center. He was born in Wythe County, the son of the late Elbert S. and Sallie Elizabeth Boyd Akers and was preceded in death by a son, Elbert Rudolph “Rass” Akers. He was a Wythe County farmer. He is survived by: his wife – Etta Mae Akers of the home; four daughters – Mary Ellen “Susie” Rose of Max Meadows, Eva Mae “Eugie” Phillips of Winston-Salem, NC, Sally Christine “Ladygal” Sayers of Greenville, SC and Darlene Odessa “Shorty” Creech of Huntsville, TX; two sons – Luther Dueane Akers of Winston-Salem, NC, and Tim Maynard Akers of Max Meadows, VA; one sister – Mae Akers of Charlottesville, VA; three brothers – Joseph S. Akers of Wytheville, VA, James E. Akers of Charlottesville, VA and Donald “Hoot” Akers of Charlottesville, VA; twenty-two grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 30, 2000 at 3:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday or at the home at any time. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Andrews | James Billy (J.B.) | 30 Nov 2000 | Mr. James Billy (J.B.) Andrews, age 70, of Richmond, Virginia, formely of Alleghany County, died Thursday morning, November 30, 2000, at his home. He is survived by his mother: Bert Andrews of Sparta, NC; three daughters and a son-in-law: Barbara Cundiff of Elkin, NC, Susie and Danny Stefurak of Richmond, Va. and Michelle Bass of Richmond, Va.; two sons and daughters-in-law: Jimmy and Pat Andrews, Vernon and Terri Andrews all of Richmond, Va.; 13 grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law: Martin and Pat Andrews of State Road, NC; a special niece, Diane Andrews Moxley of Sparta, NC; and five other nieces and three nephews. He was preceded in death by his father, Buren Andrews, his wife, Vergie Andrews and a brother, Frank Andrews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, December 3, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Bennett Funeral Home Mechanicsville Chapel in Richmond, Va. with burial to follow in the Gethesemane Church of Christ Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Bennett Funeral Home Mechanicsville Chapel, 8014 Lee-Davis Road, Richmond, Va. Friday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. and Saturday from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Funeral Home. | |
| Mabe | Walter Sanders “Bunt” | 2 Dec 2000 | Walter Sanders “Bunt” Mabe, age 93, of Route 2, Wytheville, Virginia, the Mabe Town Community, died Saturday, December 2, 2000 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was born in Wythe County, the son of the late Thomas and Mittie Collins Mabe. He was retired from the Radford Army Ammunition Plant and was preceded in death by his wife, Edna Marie Wright Mabe and a son, Harold Mabe. He is survived by: a daughter and son-in-law – Brenda and Richard Hagee of Route 2, Wytheville; a daughter-in-law – Leetha M. Mabe of Route 2, Wytheville; three grandsons and spouses – Kenneth and Diane Mabe of Roanoke, VA, Danny and Deanna Mabe of Wytheville, and Gary and Kathy Hagee of Hillsville, VA; two great-granddaughters – Taylor Mabe and Jordan Hagee; three step- grandchildren – Rebecca Furrow, Jessica Gilbert and Brandon Leonard, a sister – Willie Mabe Jackson of San Diego, CA; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 5, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Randy Morris and the Rev. Larry Barnes officiating. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday or at the home of his daughter Brenda at any time. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Hounshell | Harvey Harmon | 4 Dec 2000 | Harvey Harmon Hounshell, age 75 of Bland, Virginia died Monday, December 4, 2000 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was the son of the late Charles an Lilly Peak Hounshell and was a retired farmer. He was preceded in death by his wife Lena Lambert Hounshell. He is survived by: two sons – Barry Hounshell and Eddie Hounshell, both of Bland, VA; three sisters and brother-in-law – Emma and Billy Parker, Pearl Hounshell, all of Bland, VA and Biddie Peak, of Bluefield, WV; two sisters-in-law – Virginia Hounshell, of Bland, VA and Olie Hounshell of Rural Retreat, VA; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2:00 p.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel with the interment in the Hounshell Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home Wednesday from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. The Grubb Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Caudill | Alma Jane Medley | 5 Dec 2000 | Alma Jane Medley Caudill, age 82, of 119 Casabella Drive, Advance, NC died Tuesday morning, December 5, 2000, at her home. She was the widow of James G. Caudill. She is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law: James T. and Lucy Caudill of Winston-Salem, NC, W. Sam and Frances Caudill of Tobaccoville, NC, Robert K. and Bonnie Caudill of Hamptonville, NC and Richard C. and Linda Caudill of Trophy Club, Texas; one daughter: Nanalee Wrenn of Advance, NC; three sisters: Clema Frances Medley Caudle of Sparta, NC, Eula Mae Medley Parris of Dallas, NC and Bertie Ruth Medley Sparks of Traphill, NC; 17 grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, December 8, 2000, at 11:00 A.M. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with the Elder Don Richardson officiating. Burial will follow in the Laurel Glen Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday evening, December 7, 2000, from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, NC. | |
| Martin | Orborn Matthew | 6 Dec 2000 | Orborn Matthew Martin, age 73, of Draper, Virginia, died Wednesday, December 6, 2000, in the Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. He was the son of the late Joseph Wesley and Elizabeth Dean Martin. He was a member of the Poplar Camp Church of God of Prophecy and he had served in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Buford, Dewey and Lee Martin, and a son, Danny Martin. He was retired from the Radford Army Ammunition Plant. He is survived by: his wife – Irene Padgett Martin of the home; three daughters and son-in-law – Rebecca Vires of Radford, VA, Deborah Seagle of Draper, VA and Lynn Martin and Scott Forsyth of Richmond, VA; a son – Dennis Martin of Draper, VA; two grandsons – Jeremiah and Thomas M. Seagle, III, both of Pulaski, VA; five sisters – Lola Shelton of West Virginia, Faye Armbrister of Max Meadows, VA, Della Armbrister of Wytheville, VA, Easter Mabe of Max Meadows, VA, Susie Martin of Wytheville, VA; a brother – Paul Martin of Stauton, VA; and numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 9, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel in Wytheville with Pastor Larry Barnes officiating. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday or at the residence at any time. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Andrews | Cammet Estel | 9 Dec 2000 | Mr. Cammet Estel Andrews, age 85, of 7510 Doral Dr., Tobaccoville, N.C. and formerly of Sparta, died Saturday morning, December 9, 2000, at his home. He is survived by his wife: Hazel Marie Farmer Andrews of the home; one daughter and son-in-law: Frances and Sam Caudill of Tobaccoville, N.C.; two sons and a daughter-in-law: Thomas L. Andrews of Sparta, NC and Gale and Geneva Andrews of Clewiston, Florida; six grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two brothers: Gwyn Anders and Charlie Lee Anders both of Sparta, NC. Funeral services will be conducted Monday. December 11, 2000, at 2:00 P.M. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Shiloh Cemetery. Rev. Jimmy Weaver will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, NC. | |
| Blevins | Alvis Evander “Slick” | 9 Dec 2000 | Mr. Alvis Evander (Slick) Blevins, age 85, of 952 Penn Ford Lane, Independence, Va., formerly of Alleghany County, NC, died Saturday, December 9, 2000, at his residence. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law: Judy and David E. Osborne of Independence, Va; one son and daughter-in-law: Allen and Gaye Blevins of Piney Creek, NC; one grandson: Scott Blevins of Wilkesboro,NC; one granddaughter: Sharon Skoff of Charlotte, NC; one brother and sister-in-law: Sid and Doris Blevins of Yadkinville, NC.; his Step-mother: Grace Choate of Sparta, NC; and two half-sisters: Carol Howard and Blanche Edwards both of Sparta, NC. He was preceded in death by his wife: Mildred Cook Blevins. Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday, December 12, 2000, at 2:00 PM at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with the Dr. John Deason and Pastor Mary Lautensleger officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the services to lie in state. The family will receive friends Monday evening, December 11, 2000, from 6-8 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, NC and at other times at the home at 952 Penn Ford Lane, Independence, Va. | |
| Beeman | Paul James | 10 Dec 2000 | Paul James Beeman, 48, of Troutdale, Va., passed away Monday, Dec. 10, 2000. Funeral Friday at 11 a.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel, Independence, Va. Family will receive friends Thursday night from 6 to 8 p.m. at funeral home. | |
| Bowman | Jean Craig | 10 Dec 2000 | Jean Craig Bowman, age 79, of Wytheville, Virginia, died Sunday, December 10, 2000 in the Birdmont Health Care Center. She was born in York, South Carolina, the daughter of the late Thomas J. and Jane Smith Hopper. Mrs. Bowman was a member of the Wytheville Presbyterian Church for 48 years, where she served as ruling Elder and clerk of the session. Mrs. Bowman graduated from Winthrop College in 1949, with a B.A. degree in English and she earned her M.S. degree in English from Radford University in 1968. She was a long time teacher in the public schools of Wythe County, where she taught English at George Wythe High School from 1955- 1969. In 1969, she joined the faculty of the Wytheville Community College, teaching American Literature from 1969-1984. In 1984, she retired with the title, Associate Professor Emeritus of English. Mrs. Bowman was active in civic and volunteer work throughout the community. She was a member of the Stuart Chapter of the D.A.R., where she served as Chapter Regent. She chaired the Creative Writing Program for Chautauqua, taking particular delight in publishing works by her former students. Mrs. Bowman was a decorated volunteer with the American Cancer Society. She is survived by: her husband – William Hammond Bowman, Jr.; children – Jean Craig Bowman, Mary Bowman Kyser, William Hammond Bowman, III and George Dick Bowman; six grandchildren and three great- grandchildren also survive. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, December 12, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Wytheville Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Dr. Michael Wingard officiating. The family will receive friends in Hatcher Hall at the Wytheville Presbyterian Church Tuesday, from 1:00 p.m. until service time. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the American Cancer Society, C/O Jean Lester, P.O. Box 778, Wytheville, VA 24382 or to the Wytheville Presbyterian Church. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Beeman | Philip Martin | 11 Dec 2000 | Philip Martin Beeman, 12, of Troutdale, Va., passed away Monday, Dec. 11, 2000. Funeral Friday at 11 a.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel, Independence, Va. Family will receive friends Thursday night from 6 to 8 p.m. at funeral home. | |
| Crockett | Kathryn Lee | 11 Dec 2000 | Kathryn Lee Crockett, age 59, of Cripple Creek, Virginia, died Monday, December 11, 2000, in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was born in Cripple Creek, the daughter of the late James Samuel and Ethel Littreal Crockett. she was preceded in death by a brother, Donald D. Crockett. she is survived by: four sisters and brothers-in-law – Joyce and Leo Grubb of Cripple Creek, VA, Evelyn and Lawrence Robinson of Bristol, TN, Sandra Johnson and Ruth Ann and John Marshall, all of Cripple Creek, VA; four brothers and sisters-in-law – James R. Crockett of Crockett, VA, Steven and Maxine Crockett of Martinsville, VA, John and Louise Crockett and W.B. Crockett, all of Cripple Creek, VA; special niece – Jill Arnold; several other nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 13, 2000, at 8:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel in Wytheville with the Rev. Sonny “Oscar” Ayers officiating. Graveside service and interment will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at the Crockett Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday night or at the home place at any time. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Davis | William Garnett | 11 Dec 2000 | Mr. William Garnett Davis, age 68, of 1279 Mahogany Rock Road, Sparta, NC, died Monday, December 11, 2000, at his home. He is survived by his wife: Annie Bell Davis of the home; his mother: Ruth Jane Davis of Sparta, NC; four sons: Billy Davis, Roger Lee Davis, Larry Davis and Gary Davis all of Wilkes County, NC; one daughter: Susan Sturgill of Sparta, NC; one sister: Mary Ashby of Mt. Airy, NC; one brother: John Davis of Sparta, NC; five grandchildren; three step-sons: Ricky Dean Hodge and James Richard Hodge both of Sparta, NC and Stevie Wayne Hodge of Aberdeen, Md.; seven step-daughters: Louise Somji of Maryland, Betty Roster of Danville, Va., Bobbie Hodge of Texas, Annie Mae Hodge of Philadelphia, Pa., Lois Faye Ray of Wilmington, NC, Joyce Hodge of Philadelphia, Pa. and Mildred Jean Hodge of Maryland. Several step-grandchildren, nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, December 14, 2000, at 2:00 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Antioch Methodist Church Cemetery at Roaring Gap, NC. Rev. Hobert Dowell and Rev. Graylen Blevins will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, December 13, 2000, from 6-8 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Hash | Frances Lucille Paisley | 11 Dec 2000 | Mrs. Frances Lucille Paisley Hash, age 83, of 8630 Highway 93, Piney Creek, NC, died Monday, December 11, 2000, in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, NC. She is survived by her husband: Ray H. Hash of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law: Scott and Linda Sue Hash of Stevesville, Montana, Roger A. and Brenda Hash, Larry and Nancy Hash all of Piney Creek, NC; four grandchildren: James, Jon, Regina and Rebecca; two sisters: Charmaine Rector of Radford, Va. and Reka Yeamans of Independence, Va.; three brothers: Alton Paisley and Jack Paisley both of Piney Creek, NC and Larry Paisley of Winston-Salem, NC. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, December 14, 2000, at 11:00 AM at the Piney Creek United Methodist Church with burial to follow in the Church Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the services to lie in state. Rev. Douglas Halsey and Pastor Susan Sides will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6-8 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. The family will be at the home of Roger and Brenda Hash, 10487 NC Hwy 113, Piney Creek, NC. Flowers will be appreciated or Memorial Contributions may be made to the Piney Creek Methodist Church, C/O Sarah McMillan, 1297 Garvey Road, Piney Creek, NC 28663. | |
| Lovern | Robin Jane | 11 Dec 2000 | 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. | |
| Roop | Edna | 12 Dec 2000 | Edna Weaver Roop, 78, of Mouth of Wilson, Va., died Tuesday, Dec 12, 2000, in Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson, N.C. She is survived by several nieces and nephews: Linda and Louell Richardson, Kenny and Geneva Spencer, Freida and John Barker, Pat and Lee Stamper, Francis Weaver, Vivian Jones, Jesse Weaver and Rick Deuterman. Funeral services will be held Friday, Dec 15, 2000, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Rev. Mike Sage and Rev. Grady Byrd officiating. Private entombment will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery in Marion, Va. Flowers will be accepted or donations may be made to the Rugby Rescue Squad and Fire Department, 53 Rugby Road, Mouth of Wilson, VA 24363. The family will receive friends Friday afternoon from 1:30 until 2 p.m. at Seaver- Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is serving the Roop family. | |
| Jones | Addie Kathleen Lindamood | 15 Jun 1901 | 15 Dec 2000 | Addie Kathleen Lindamood Jones, age 99, of Wytheville, Virginia passed away on Friday, December 15, 2000 at the Edgemont Center in Wytheville. She was born in Wythe County, Virginia, on June 15, 1901, the youngest daughter of the late Gordon Robert Lindamood and Kate C. Lindamood. She was a member of the Cedar Hill United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband – Hugh Stuart Jones, her daughter – Rachel Ann Jones Johnson, her son-in-law – William E. Johnson, Jr., a sister – Loretta Lindamood Jones, her brothers – Gardner Cassell Lindamood, Stephen Lindamood and Lewis Walker Lindamood. She is survived by: her daughter – Addie Kathleen Jones of Wytheville, VA; a niece and husband – Loretta Lindamoor and Kenneth S. Hicks, Jr.m of Salem, VA; two nephews and wives – Bernard Madison (Jim) and Vangie Lindamood of Golden, Colorado and Douglas Miller and Bonnie Mabe Lindamood, of Blue Ridge, VA; three step-daughters – Florene J. Wade of Wytheville, VA, Ethel J. Shelton of Vienna, VA and Evelyn J. Smith of Bennetsville, SC; two step-sons – Albert L. Jones and George K. Jones, both of Wytheville, VA, other relatives and friends survive. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, December 18, 2000 at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with Rev. Robert Carbary officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Mitchell United Methodist Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Mt. Mitchell United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Mrs. Dolly Pugh, 5079 Stoney Fork Road, Wytheville, VA 24382. The family will receive friends from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home prior to service. It is respectfully requested by the family that no visitation or food be brought to the home. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Virginia, is in charge of arrangements. |
| Cox | James Willard | 15 Dec 2000 | Mr. James Willard Cox, age 62, of 3745 New River Parkway, Independence, Va., died Friday, December 15, at his home.He is survived by one daughter: Lisa Cox of Sparta, NC; two sons and a daughter-in-law: Chris Cox of Waynesville, N.C., and Jeff and Reba Cox of Monroe, N.C. three grandchildren: Dylan Cox, Adam and Katelyn Wyatt of Sparta; his mother: Kate Cox of Sparta; three sisters and brothers-in-law: Lillie and Elgin Atwood Janie and Dwayne Murphy Louise and Roger Higgins, all of Sparta; and one brother and sister-in-law: John R. And Evalena Cox of Sparta. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Pleasant Home Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. And at other times at the home of his Mother, Kate Cox, 898 Vox Road, Sparta. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Pleasant Home Cemetery Fund, c/o Rex Todd, 1583 Pleasant Home Church Road, Sparta, N.C. 28675 | |
| Shumate | Ward | 16 Dec 2000 | Ward Shumate, 73, of 913 Laurel Valley Road, Troutdale, Va., died Saturday, Dec 16, 2000, at his residence. He was a native of Grayson County, Va., and had lived in Pennsylvania for most of his life before moving to Smyth County, Va., in 1995. He retired from Bethlehem Steel Corporation in Bethlehem, Pa., and was a timber cutter in the later part of his life. Mr. Shumate was a founding member of Chestnut Hill Field Archers in Morgantown, Pa., and was a member of the St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Konnarock, Va. His father, Brack M. Shumate and a sister, Madge Parson, preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife, Dolores K. Shumate; one daughter, Clara Jean Hostetler of Narvon, Pa.; his mother, Mae Riddle Shumate of Troutdale; three brothers, Carson Shumate of Pottstown, Pa., and Charles Shumate and Mack Shumate, both of Troutdale; two granddaughters, Nicol Hallon and Danielle Reese; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Dec 30, 2000, in St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Konnarock, with Pastor Wil Robertson officiating. Burial will follow in the Laurel Cemetery. Pallbearers will be nephews. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the St. Matthew Lutheran Church, 41466 Konnarock Road, Damascus, VA 24236 or to the Hospice of Southwest Virginia, 600 W. Ridge Road, Wytheville, VA 24382. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday at St. Matthew Lutheran Church. | |
| Watson | Terry L. “Bear” | 17 Dec 2000 | Terry L. “Bear” Watson, age 44, of Mountain City, Tenn., died Sunday, Dec 17, 2000 at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Watson was born in Marion and had lived in Damascus most of his life before moving to Mountain City, Tenn., in 1987. He was the son of the late Robert H. and Pauline L. Gentry Watson. He is survived by his wife, Sharon K. Watson; seven sisters, Shirley Hennigar of Meadowview, Dot Patrick, Brenda Watson and Nancy Watson, all of Damascus, Carolyn Hand of High Point, N.C., Rita Sexton and Sandy Wolfe, both of Glade Spring; four brothers, Bob Watson of Cherry Hill, N.J., Mitchell Watson of Bristol, Tenn., Ralph Watson of Laurel Bloomery, Tenn., and David Watson of Glade Spring; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted Tuesday, Dec 19, at Jackson-Lewis Cemetery in Taylor’s Valley with the Rev. R.J. Cullop and the Rev. Mike Bowers officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Johnson County, Tenn., Humane Society, P.O. Box 307, Mountain City, Tenn. 37683. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Brooks | Lois Myrtle | 18 Dec 2000 | Mrs. Lois Myrtle Roberson Brooks, age 65, of 242 Lake Street, Apartment A-5, Sparta, NC, died Monday, December 18, 2000, at her home. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law: Laura and Randy Poole of Ennice, NC; two sons and a daughter-in-law: Bill and Esterlita Foster of Glade Valley, NC and Donald Bozeman of Hickory, NC.; one granddaughter and spouse: Tracy and Bryan Fowlkes of Walnut Cove, NC; two step-grandsons: Alan Perong and Alfredo Perong both of Glade Valley, NC; and one sister-in-law: Judy Roberson of Charlotte, NC. Two great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, December 21, 2000, at 11:00 AM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Edmonds Community Cemetery. Rev. Everett Shaw and Elder Don Richardson will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, December 20, 2000, from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Cox | William Lewis “Bill” | 18 Dec 2000 | William Lewis “Bill” Cox, age 72, of Austinville, Virginia, died Monday, December 18, 2000 in the Veterans Administration Hospital in Salem, Virginia. He was born in Carroll County, the son of the late James Delbert and Cynthia Velin Sparks Cox. He was a member of the Austinville Pentecostal Holiness Church. Mr. Cox was a barber in Radford for 20 years and was retired from Burlington Industries. He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean Conflict, a member of the Disabled Veterans and was preceded in death by a sister, Mary Frances Huff and a brother, Edward Clinton Cox. He is survived by: his wife – Virginia Surratt Cox; a daughter and son-in-law – Cynthia Shelby and Stephen Kemp of Richmond, VA; a son and daughter-in-law – Richard Lewis and Susan Kay Cox of Richmond, VA; four grandchildren – William Franklin Cox, Cheryl Elizabeth Tinsley, Jonathan Edward Tinsley and Sarah Michelle Tinsley; five sisters – Thelma Louise Bedsaul of Mt. Airy, NC, Eva Sue Caudill of Woodlawn, VA, Delores Irene McBride of Jacksonville, FL, Patsy Gail Wilder of Chesapeake, VA and Jaunita Hunt of Galax, VA; one brother – Alvin L. Cox of Galax, VA; a special niece, Faye Burnett; numerous other nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 21, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. at the Austinville Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. John Jenkins officiating. Interment will follow in the River Hill Cemetery in Carroll County, Grover King Post #1115, VFW will conduct graveside military rites. The family will receive friends at the Reese Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:– p.m. Wednesday or at the residence at any time. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Diabetes Association. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Davis | John Clark, Sr. | 18 Dec 2000 | John Clark Davis, Sr., age 87, of Route 1, Walton Furnace Road, Max Meadows, Virginia, died Monday, December 18, 2000, in Kegley Manor in Bastian, Virginia. He was born in Wythe County, the son of the late John and Laura McRoberts Davis. He was retired from the New Jersey Zinc Company and was a farmer. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Mary Lou Blevins and one sister and four brothers. He is survived by: his wife – Mary Frances Davis; three daughters and sons-in-law – Betty Jean and Barney Arnold of Chester, VA, Marilyn and Douglas Burke of Wytheville, VA, and Wanda Sue and Joe Moyer of Walnut Port, PA; four sons and daughters-in-law – John Clark, Jr. “Jake” and Lena Davis, Edward and Nancy Davis, Freddie and Rosita Davis, all of Route 1, Max Meadows; special grandson – Steven Waller; step-daughter – Toni Ailene Waller; step-son – Douglas Woodrow Davis, both of Route 1, Max Meadows, VA; four sisters – Lilian Arnold of Rt. 1, Max Meadows, VA, Eunice Davis of Rt. 1, Austinville, VA, Ruby Burchett of Ivanhoe, VA, and Dorothy Robinson of Rt. 2, Max Meadows, 20 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 20, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. at the Reese Funeral Chapel with the Rev. James Black officiating. Interment will follow in the St. Paul Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Reese Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Richardson | Maness | 18 Dec 2000 | Mr. Maness Winford Richardson, age 90, of 68 Wren Way, Sparta, NC, died Monday, December 18, 2000, at his home. He is survived by his wife: Mrs. Harriet Evans Richardson of the home; six nephews: William Richardson, Bobby Richardson and John Richardson all of Bel Air, Md., Clarence Richardson, Jr. of Jarrettsville, Md., Ronald Richardson of Arvado, Colorado and Ray Richardson of Lakewood, Colorado; five nieces: Frances Blevins of Bel Air, Md., Mary Helen Garrett of Forest Hill, Md., Peggy Lovelace of West Jefferson, NC; Kay Ragan of Elkton, Md. and Jennie French of Priest River, Idaho. Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, December 21, 2000, at 2:00 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Sparta Cemetery. Rev. Hobert Dowell and Rev. Doug Combs will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, NC. | |
| McGee | Reba Irene Shockley | 19 Dec 2000 | Reba Irene Shockley Mcgee, age 85, of Lead Mine Road, Austinville, Virginia, died Tuesday, December 19, 2000 in the Pulaski Health Care Center. She was born in Carroll County, the daughter of the late Calvin and Florence Hanks Shockley. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church for 80 years and a member of Evansham Chapter No. 97, Order of the Eastern Star for 52 years. Mrs. McGee was preceded in death by her husband, Garnett W. McGee, a daughter, Garnita Nichols, a sister, Ila Burnett and five brothers – Luther, Edgar, Carlos, Joe and Sterling Shockley. She is survived by: two daughters and sons-in-law – Betty and Jim Britt, Sharon and Steve Pugh all of Austinville; seven grandchildren – Jim Britt, Jr., Angela Porter, Kimberly Ann Nichols, Jesse M. Britt, Robert C. Britt Elaine Pugh and Eric Pugh; seven great-grandchildren and several nieces, nephews and cousins also survive. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 22, 2000 at 11:00 a.m. at Trinity United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jerry Long officiating. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service time. Interment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat, Virginia. The family will receive friends at the Reese Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday or at the residence at any time. Evansham Chapter No. 97 Order of the Eastern Star will conduct a memorial service at 8:00 p.m. Thursday. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Snead | Bonita T. | 19 Dec 2000 | Bonita T. Snead, age 80, of Saltville, died Tuesday, Dec 19, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Snead was preceded in death by her parents, Bryant and Grace Snead, and her brother, Wyndham Snead of Saltville. She was a retired secretary of the Olin Chemical Corp. of Saltville and was a member of the Madam Russell United Methodist Church where she had been active with youth work, women of the church and was a Sunday school teacher. She was loved and respected by all who knew her. Surviving are special friends, Marian, Blake, Amy and Susan Taylor and Cathy, Wayne and Bryan Venable. Funeral services were conducted Wednesday, Dec 20, at 8 p.m. at D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with the Rev. Sharon Wiley officiating. Graveside services were conducted Thursday, Dec 21, at 11 a.m. in the Elizabeth Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Saltville Weekday Religious Education Council, Verna Cassidy, treasurer. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Gentry | James C. | 20 Dec 2000 | James C. Gentry, age 84, died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2000 at his home in Glade Spring. Mr. Gentry was born in Lodi and had lived in Washington County all his life. He was the son of the late Charles and Mattie Gentry. He was a retired farmer and member of the Old Glade Spring Presbyterian Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Edith Mary Gentry; brothers, Clyde Gentry, Bill Gentry, and Jack Gentry; and a sister, Francis Henderson. Survivors include two sons, James R. (Jimmy) Gentry and wife Carolyn, Glade Spring, and Joseph W. (Joe) Gentry and wife Carol, Roanoke; one daughter, Nancy Gentry Carter and husband Dale, Meadowview; four brothers, Glenn Gentry and Lyhue Gentry, both of Meadowview, Charles Gentry, Glade Spring, and bob Gentry, Banner Elk, N.C.; three sisters, Kate Hancock, Glade Spring, Ruby Keesee, Saltville, and Annavene Lester, Emory; eight grandchildren: Keith Gentry and wife Tina, Zachary Gentry, Seth Gentry, Kevin Carter, Lori Carter, Megan Carter, Heather Lawrence and husband Chris, and Jay Gentry; two great- grandchildren, Shannon Gentry and Kristin Gentry; and special friends, John and Peggy Robinson. Graveside services will be held today, Dec. 23, at 11 .am. in the Old Glade Presbyterian Cemetery with the Rev. Timothy O. Bird officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Presbyterian Children’s Home of the Highlands, P.O. Box 545, Wytheville, VA 24382. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Murphy | Lucille Ann Gravesen | 20 Dec 2000 | Mrs. Lucille Ann Gravesen Murphy, age 60, of 47 Lineberry Lane, Sparta, NC, died Wednesday, December 20, 2000, at her home. She is survived by her husband: Bob Murphy, Sr. of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law: Bob Murphy, Jr. and Carla Marie Murphy of Sparta, NC, and Brian Richard Murphy and Angela Beth Murphy of Sparta, NC; one daughter and son-in-law: Sherri Lyn Powell and Joseph W. Powell, III of Pensacola, Fla.; three grandchildren: Christopher Shane Murphy, Chrystal Megan Lyn Powell and Amy Catherine Baker; and one sister: Kay Knapp of Danbury, Ct. Several nieces and nephews also survive. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Friday morning December 22, 2000, at the St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church with Father Mark Lawler officiating. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta is in charge of the funeral arrangements. | |
| Shufflebarger | Ruth Mutter | 20 Dec 2000 | Ruth Mutter Shufflebarger, age 72, of Bastian, died Wednesday, Dec 20, 2000 in the Bluefield Regional Hospital. Mrs. Shufflebarger was born in Tazewell County, the daughter of the late Crockett and Uva Claypoole Mutter. She was a member of the Bastian Union Church and a charter member of the ladies auxiliary in the Bland County Rescue Squad where she was very active. She ran the family grocery story in Bastian for many years and had also trained as a nurse. She was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce “Murph” Shufflebarger, and a son-in-law, David Rasnake. She is survived by two daughters and son-in-law, Renita Rasnake, and Brenda and Johnny Gibson, all of Bastian; one son, Carlton Shufflebarger of Springfield; four grandchildren, Robert Gibson, Kyle Gibson, Denise Rasnake and Crystal Rasnake; two sisters, Eugenia Tatum of Blountville, Tenn., and Orpha Reid of Gurley, Ala.; one brother, Ben Mutter of Virginia; special friends, Robin and Tyler White of Bastian; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec 22, at 11 a.m. at the Bastian Union Church with the Rev. Lee McIntosh and the Rev. Ralph Kidd officiating. Interment followed in the Rosehill Cemetery in Bastian. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Bland County Rescue Squad or to the Cemetery Fund at Rosehill Cemetery in Bastian. Highland’s Newberry Funeral Home in Bland was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Williams | James W. (Jim) | 20 Dec 2000 | Mr. James W. (Jim) Williams, age 64, of 1302 Roberts Road Laurel Springs, NC, died Wednesday, December 20, 2000, at his home. He is survived by his wife: Mrs. Lucille Moxley Williams of the home; two sons: Stoney Williams of the home and Junior Williams of Laurel Springs, NC; two daughters: Vickie Williams of Wilkesboro, NC and Susie Miller of China Grove, NC; two brothers: Jack Williams of China Grove, NC and Bobby Williams of Kannapolis, NC. Nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, December 23, 2000, at 2:00 PM at the Shiloh United Methodist church with burial to follow in the Shiloh Methodist Cemetery. Rev. Dana Hines will officiate. The body will be placed in the church one hour prior to the Services to lie in state. The family will receive friends Friday evening, December 22, 2000, from 6-8 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Bond | Kathryn Hodge | 21 Dec 2000 | Kathryn Hodge Bond, age 66, of Fries, Virginia, formerly of Ivanhoe, died Thursday, December 21, 2000 in the Twin County Regional Medical Center in Galax, Virginia. She was preceded in death by her father, Michael Hodge and a son, James Clinton Orren. She is survived by her husband – Robert “Cook” Bond of Fries, VA; three children – Brenda Orren Collins and husband Roger of Fries, VA, William Jefferson and Wife Nancy of Ivanhoe, VA, and Debbie Hodge McMickle and husband Virgil of Ivanhoe, VA; her mother – Ruby Hodge Burchett of Ivanhoe, VA; five grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 23, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Don Scott and the Rev. Tim Bond officiating. Interment will follow in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Reese Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday or at the home of her daughter, Debbie McMickle or her mother, Ruby Burchett at any time. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Kerns | Bruce | 21 Dec 2000 | Rev. Bruce Kerns, age 69, of the Daniel Boone community, died Thursday, Dec. 21, 2000, at Holston Valley Medical Center. A native of Scott County, he was an Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. Rev. Kerns was a Virginia licensed funeral director and had been employed by Scott County Funeral Home since 1960, where he was presently serving as manager. He had been pastor of Kaylor’s Chapel Baptist Church for many years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bass Kerns and Louise McDavid Kerns; and brothers, Claude Kerns and Lyle Kerns. Surviving are his wife, Betty Rhoton Kerns of Gate City; one daughter, Deborah Kerns of Gate City; one grandson, Brandon Hensley of Gate City; and one nephew, Darrell Kerns of Gate City. Services will be conducted today, Dec. 23, at Kaylor’s Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Johnny Duncan and the Rev. Daryle Hurd officiating. Music will be provided by the Kaylor’s Chapel Baptist Church Choir. The body will lie in state one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow in Holston View Cemetery with military honors conducted by VFW Post No. 3382 of Kingsport. | |
| Ryburn | Kenneth Gerald (K.G.) | 21 Dec 2000 | Kenneth Gerald (K.G.) Ryburn Sr., age 92, died Thursday, Dec 21, 2000 at Standing Stone Health Care Center, Monterey, Tenn. He was born June 25, 1908, in Glade Spring to the late Edward and Mary Glen Oliver Ryburn. He was a member of Grace Presbyterian Church and a retired farmer. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Regan Ryburn. He is survived by one son, Kenneth Gerald Ryburn Jr. of Chilhowie; three daughters, Janet Ryburn of Roanoke, Marie Puckett of Monterey, Tenn., and Landa McCrady of Monterey; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. A graveside service will be held today, Dec 23, 2000, at 1:30 p.m. in the Mt. Rose Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. Saturday at the Funeral Home. Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Mahala | Eldon Talmadge | 22 Dec 2000 | Mr. Eldon Talmadge Mahala, 87, of Abingdon, Va., and formerly of Creston, N.C., died Friday, Dec. 22, 2000, at his residence. Rev. Junior Seatz will hold funeral services Tuesday, Dec. 26, 2000, at 2 p.m. at Rock Creek Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Mahala Family Cemetery. The Mahala family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. Tuesday prior to services at the church. Mr. Mahala was born in Ashe County, N.C., Aug. 17, 1913, to Davis and Rachel Osborne Mahala. He was retired from Thomasville Furniture and was preceded in death by his wife, Ella Mahala; a daughter, Linda Mahala; two sons, Ralph and Howard Mahala; and a grandson, Carl E. Mahala. Survivors include: two sons, Bruce Mahala of Creston, and Richard Mahala of Abingdon; four daughters, Lesia Bryant of Abingdon, Thelma Norris of Kennett Square, Pa., Norma Jean Price of Creston, and Margie Lynn Mahala of Creston; nine grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson, N.C., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Richardson | Gerald F. | 22 Dec 2000 | Gerald F. Richardson, age 70, of Damascus, died Friday, Dec 22, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Mr. Richardson was a lifelong resident of Damascus and was the son of the late John Franklin and Callie Hester Williams Richardson. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict, retired from Burlington Mills Factory and was a member of the First Baptist Church where he served as a deacon. He is survived by his wife, Mary S. Richardson; one daughter, Sandra Lee Richardson, Damascus; four sisters, Sally Blevins, Mabel Moser, Christine Bolling, all of Damascus, and Addie Toler of Morganton, N.C.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Dec 23, at 8 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Damascus with the Rev. Alan McCullough officiating. Interment was private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial donations be made to the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 993, Damascus, VA 24236. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Vaught | Carl F. | 22 Dec 2000 | Carl F. Vaught, age 86, died Friday, Dec 22, 2000 in Marion. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Wagner Vaught; one brother, Robert Vaught and one sister, Ann Stewart. Mr. Vaught was a member of the Royal Oak Presbyterian Church and was a community leader. His community activities included many years as a member of Marion Town Council, going from 1962 to 1974, and as a member of the town planning commission, from 1976 to 1995. He helped in the development of the town zoning ordinance. He was also very active for years as Smyth County chairman for the Salvation Army. Vaught made his living running grocery stores in downtown Marion. One of his stores was located where Royal Oak Realty stands now. Another of his stores was called Park and Shop, located where Food Country stands now. Vaught still owned Food Country and a warehouse behind it at the time of his death. The Salvation Army used the warehouse to store furniture and other goods to help people in times of need. He is survived by one sister, Nina Wilson of Abingdon; one brother, John Vaught of Bristol. A host of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Dec 23, at 2 p.m. at Royal Oak Presbyterian Church with Rev. Alan Gray officiating. Entombment will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday from 1-2 p.m. at Royal Oak Presbyterian Church. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Salvation Army, c/o Robert White, P.O. Box 451, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bryant | Margaret Ellen | 24 Dec 2000 | Margaret Ellen Bryant of Bristol died Sunday, Dec. 24, 2000 at Asbury Center at Baysmont in Kingsport, Tenn. Miss Bryant was born in Chilhowie, a daughter of the late James Edward and Frances Belle Faris Bryant. She was a member of the Cradle Roll at Chilhowie Methodist Church. When she was three or four years old, the family moved to Marion. She attended the Marion schools, was a graduate of Marion College and received her masters degree from Radford University. Miss Bryant began her teaching career in a one-room school. She had lived in Bristol since 1941. She taught the first grade in elementary school for 43 years, 38 of which were at Fairmount School in Bristol, and retired in 1974. She was an active member of State Street United Methodist Church where she served on the Administrative Board and the Board of Finance. She was president of the United Methodist Women and chaired various committees. Miss Bryant served as president of the Bristol Tennessee Retired Teachers Association where she helped establish the Retired Teachers Scholarship for Tennessee students interested in teaching. She was a member of Delta Kappa Gamma, an honorary society for teachers, American Association of University Women, the U.W.C.A., the Teachers Bridge Club and the Women’s Literary Club. She enjoyed reading, gardening and hiking. She was a great lover of nature and, most of all, loved children and her church. Miss Bryant is survived by a special friend, Virginia Brockman of Kingsport, Tenn.; two nieces, Sue Bryant Parker and Barbara Richardson, both of Roanoke. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Dec. 28, at 1 p.m. at State Street United Methodist Church with the Rev. Fred Dearing and the Rev. Jane Nelson officiating. Committal service and burial was held in Round Hill Cemetery in Marion. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Bristol Tennessee Retired Teachers Scholarship Fund, State Street United Methodist Church or a favorite charity. Blevins Funeral Home in Bristol was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Scott | Beth Collie | 12 Oct 1930 | 25 Dec 2000 | Beth Collie Scott, age 70, died Monday, Dec 25, 2000 at her home in Covington. Mrs. Scott was born Oct 12, 1930 in Rural Retreat, a daughter of the late Thomas A. and Patsy Hicks Collie. She was a member of McAllister Memorial Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, John C. Scott, in September and a son Jeffrey Alan Scott in 1990. Surviving are her daughter and son-in-law, Laura and Dan Michalski of Madison, Wisc.; her son, Steve Scott of Tulsa, Okla.; and two grandchildren, Sam Michalski and Kelli Michalski, both of Madison, Wisc. Mrs. Scott’s body was cremated. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec 28, at 11 a.m. in the McAllister Memorial Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Bill Gilliland officiating. Arritt Funeral Home in Covington was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. |
| Hall | Nannie Andrews | 25 Dec 2000 | Nannie Andrews Hall, age 78, of 392 River Hill Road, Sparta, NC, died Monday, December 25, 2000, in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, NC. She is survived by one daughter: Nancy Ialeen Hall of the home. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, December 28, at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Hobert Dowell will officiate. Nancy has requested that no food be brought to the home. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta is in charge of the Funeral Arrangements. | |
| Adams | Charles Preston | 26 Dec 2000 | Charles Preston Adams, Sr., age 62, of Wytheville, Virginia, died Tuesday, December 26, 2000, in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was the son of the late Kelly Preston and Lelia Taylor Adams and was preceded in death by a son, John Preston Adams and a daughter, Lena Diane Adams. He had served in the U.S. Air Force. He is survived by: his wife – Mary Carolyn Adams of Wytheville, VA; three daughters and son- in-law – Brenda Gail and Dennie McDonald of Max Meadows, VA, Regina Kay and Rick Christian of Lexington, NC and Crystal Dawn Durrance of Wytheville, VA; a son and daughter-in-law – Charles Preston, Jr., and Nicole Adams of Tuscaloosa, AL; four grandchildren – Michael Seth Durrance, Jared Andrew Durrance, Justin Todd Adams and Faith Camille Adams; a sister – Janice Weaver of Waynesboro, VA. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 28, 2000, at 2:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel in Wytheville with the Rev. Robert Layell officiating. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday or at the residence at any time. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Buck | Kenneth Ashby | 27 Dec 2000 | Kenneth Ashby Buck, age 60 of Groseclose, Virginia, died Wednesday, December 27, 2000 at his residence. He was born in Rural Retreat, Virginia, the son of the late Ray and Mollie Havens Buck. Mr. Buck was an employee of the Virginia House Furniture Company in Atkins and was preceded in death by his first wife, Ina Shupe Buck and his second wife, Mildred Lane Buck, two sons, Kenneth Albert Buck and Edward Angelo Buck. He is survived by: one daughter and son-in-law – Vickie and Roger Cline of the home, one son – George A. Buck of Rockford Illinois; two sisters – Rayetta Leedy of Baltimore, Maryland and Nina Lane of Rural Retreat, VA; one brother – Ray Buck of Essex, Maryland; five grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, December 30, 2000 at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ray Haskett officiating. Interment will follow in the Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Groseclose, Virginia. the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday evening at the Lindsey Funeral Home or at the residence at any time. Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Kirk | Kenneth Ashby | 27 Dec 2000 | Kenneth Ashby Buck, age 60, died Wednesday, Dec. 27, 2000 at his home in Marion. Mr. Kirk was a life long Smyth County farmer. He was preceded in death by his two wifes, Mary Pearl Sapp and Mamie Hawkins. He is survived by two sons and daughters-in-law, Dale and Jean Kirk of Gainesville, Ga. and Dean and Nancy Kirk of Norton, Va.; two brothers, Howard Kirk of Marion, Virginia and Dewey Kirk of Sugar Grove; four grandchildren, Patricia Lasch, William Kirk, Theresa Kirk and Dean F. Kirk Jr.; two step-great-grandchildren, Amber Adams and Jade Adams. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held today, December 30, 2000 at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Rev. John Graham officiating. Burial will follow in West Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Zion Hill United Methodist Church in care of Rosa Hayes, 946 South Fork Rd., Marion, Va. 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| McCoy | Mildred Elizabeth Rinker | 27 Dec 2000 | Mildred Elizabeth Rinker Mccoy, age 91, of Route 1, Max Meadows, Virginia, died Wednesday, December 27, 2000, in the Birdmont Health Care Center in Wytheville, Virginia. She was born in Bridgewater, Virginia, the daughter of the late James Newton Rinker and Sarah Catherine Fansler Rinker. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Ishmael “Ish” McMoy, a daughter, Sarah Catherine Shook and a grandson, Rick Pfaff. She is survived by: two daughters and sons-in-law – Linda and Tim Stephens of Phoenix, Arizona and Diane and Richard Pfaff of Columbus, Ohio; ten grandchildren including Bob and Berlene Shook of Route 1, Max Meadows, VA; ten great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, December 29, 2000 at8:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ronald Reid Lawson, Jr., officiating. A graveside service will be held Saturday, December 30, 2000 at 1:00 p.m. at the Evergreen North Cemetery, Parkersburg, West Virginia. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home Friday from 6:00 p.m. until service time or at the residence of her grandson, Bob and Berlene Shook at any time. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Slagle | Joseph Abraham | 27 Dec 2000 | JOSEPH ABRAHAM SLAGLE, age 78 of Roanoke, Virginia, died early Wednesday, December 27, 2000 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Wythe County, Virginia, the son of the late James Henry and Mamie Lundy Slagle. He is survived by: his wife – Virginia Lamie Slagle of the home; one sister – Vivian Slagle Dixon of Chapel Hill, NC; three nieces also survive. A graveside service will be held 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 28, 2000 at the Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery in Rural Retreat with Dr. Jack Dixon officiating. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. The family suggests that those who prefer, may make memorials to the American Cancer Society. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Wassum | Carrie Lee | 27 Dec 2000 | Carrie Lee Burchett Wassum, age 96, of Atkins, died Wednesday, Dec 27, 2000 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Wassum was faithful to her Lord and to the Nicks Creek Presbyterian Church where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Floyd Wassum; two daughters, Ruth Norman and Blanche Hamm Howerton; one stepdaughter, Osie Simmons; and three stepsons, Arthur Wassum, Corbett Wassum, and Otis Wassum. She is survived by three daughters, Elsie Bailey of Baltimore, Md., Doris Dean of Bonifay, Fla., and Phyllis Gray of Churchville, Md.; one son, Dainer Lee Wassum of Aberdeen, Md.; 28 grandchildren; 49 great-grandchildren; 28 great-great-grandchildren; two great-great-great-grandchildren; and 18 step-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Dec 30, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. William T. Wing III officiating. Burial will follow in Wassum Cemetery in Atkins. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Russell | Blanche B. | 28 Dec 2000 | Blanche B. Russell, 83, of Marion, Va., died Thursday, Dec 28, 2000, in the Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion. Mrs. Russell was born in Grayson County and was a founding member of Russell’s Chapel Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Neal Russell; a grandson, Tony Russell; two great-grandchildren, Kayla and Kelsey O’Dell; two brothers, Albert and Earl Blevins; and her daughter-in-law, Connie Russell. Survivors include: three sons and two daughters-in-law, Bobby Russell of Marion, Roger and Linda Russell of Sugar Grove, Va., and Don and Lois Russell of Marion; five sisters, Mabel Vernon of Marion, Wilma Rotenbery of Marion, Ruby Woods of Marion, Paris Shelton of Marion and Marie King of Rural Retreat; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and special buddy, Brian Jackson. Funeral services will be held at 8 p.m. Saturday evening from Bradley’s Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Herman Cress officiating. Graveside services will be held Sunday at 2 at the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday evening at the funeral home. Bradley’s Funeral Home in Marion is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Williams | Lee Corbett | 28 Dec 2000 | LEE CORBETT WILLIAMS, age 76, of Wytheville, Virginia, died Thursday, December 28, 2000 at his residence. He was born in Wythe County, the son of the late Charles Corbett and Carrie Umberger Williams. He was a member of the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by a brother, James Robert Williams. Mr. Williams was retired from the Pet Dairy Company, was owner/operator of Williams Refrigeration and air conditioning and a well known gunsmith. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the American Legion Post No. 9 and a lifetime member of the National Rifle Association. Mr. Williams was a very special husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He is survived by: his wife – Laura Mabe Williams; four daughters and two sons-in-law – Betty Lee Williams, Barbara Williams Shannon, Janet Williams and Thomas R. Lester and Kathy Williams and Gary Catron, all of Wytheville, VA; six special grandchildren – Denise Shannon, Diane Shannon, Elizabeth Williams, Tommy Lester, Andy Lester and Timmy Lester; two speical great-grandchildren – Matthew Shannon and Susannah Lester; a sister and brother-in-law – Marie and Warren Walters; a brother – Thaddeus W. Williams, all of Wytheville, VA; several nieces and nephews and numerous special friends also survive. Funeral services will be held Sunday, December 31, 2000 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mt. Pleasant United Methodist Church with the Rev. C.W. Huff officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. Mr. Williams will be taken to the church one hour before service time. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday or at the residence at any time. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to Hospice of Southwest Virginia, the American Cancer Society or Mt. Pleasant UMC Building Fund. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, VA is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Pruitt | Harvey George | 29 Dec 2000 | Harvey George Pruitt, age 71, of Laurel Springs, NC died Friday, December 29, 2000, at the Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson, NC. Mr. Pruitt was born in Logan, West Virginia on December 5, 1929 to Eugene Carson and Fannie Carver Pruitt. Funeral Services will be held Sunday, December 31, 2000, at 3:00 p.m. at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Dana Hines and Rev. Lonnie Pruitt will officiate. Burial will follow in the Transou United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday, December 31, 2000, from 1:00 till 3:00 pm at the Badger Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Laurel Springs Baptist Church, C/O Everett Elliott, 149 Roberts Road, Laurel Springs, NC 28644 or Transou Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, C/O Anna Lee McClure, 116 Hawthorne Lane, Jefferson, NC 28640. Mr. Pruitt is survived by his wife: Virginia Church Pruitt of the home; a special niece: June Shepherd Darnell of Wilkesboro, NC; brothers: Lonnie Pruitt and Jerry Pruitt both of Laurel Springs, NC; sisters: Leora Smithey and Suzy Joines both of North Wilkesboro, NC, Margie Brown and Deborah Brown both of Greensboro, NC, Reba Leghton, Charlotte Cousins, Mamie Lassiter, and Mary Lee Hubbard all of West Palm Beach, Fla. Several Nieces and Nephews also survive. Badger Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Adkison | Robert Oury | 30 Dec 2000 | Robert Oury Adkison, age 51, of Norfolk, died Saturday, Dec. 30, 2000 of injuries received in an automobile accident in Springfield. He was a self-employed realtor in Norfolk. Surviving are two daughters, Shandra Dean, Montgomery, Texas, and Cathleen Ann A. Contreaas, Fayetteville, N.C.; one son, Christian A. Adkison, Centreville; his mother, Nannie Lee Adkison, Norfolk; one brother, James Edward Adkison, Jacksonville, Fla. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Jan. 5, at 2 p.m. in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ray Rolen officiating. Burial was in the Middle Fork Cemetery. Williams Funeral Home of Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Whittaker | Calvin Lee | 30 Dec 2000 | Calvin Lee Whitteker, 93, of Rt. 3, Box 628 (Lorton Lick Road) Bluefield, died on Saturday, Dec 30, 2000, at his residence. Born on Aug 13, 1907, in Duhring, he was a son of the late Kenton Rupert Whitteker and Ora Arrington Whitteker. He had been a resident of Lorton Lick Road for 65 years and was a retired coal miner having retired from Winding Gulf Collieries for 45 years of service, and he had also worked at Tabor Machine Shop. He was a member of the U.M.W.A., he was a member of the Pine Grove Church of Christ where he was a Deacon of the Church for over 50 years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Ralph, Hampton, Rupert, Charlie and Walter Whittaker and a sister, Mamie Davidson. Survivors include his wife, Edna Williams Whitteker of Lorton Lick Road; one daughter, Sandra G. Martin and husband Ronnie of 1316 Cumberland Road, Bluefield; two sons, Charles W. Whitteker and wife, Lynn of 268 Howard Lane, Princeton, and Calvin Lee Whittaker, Jr., and wife, Julia of Colliersville, Tenn.; sisters, Margaret Cecil Conlee of Rt. 3, Bluefield, and Nellie Jessup of Chicago, Ill.; one brother, Clarence Whitteker of Duhring; six grandchildren and six great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, at 1 p.m., at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home in Bluewell with the Rev. Wallace Smith and Minister Jack Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens on the Courthouse Road in Princeton. Charles Lee Whitteker, Ronnie Wayne Martin, II, Eli Meadows, Gregory Spaulding, David Whittaker, Jack Johnson and Darrell Powers will serve as pallbearers. | |
| Hodges | William D. | 31 Dec 2000 | William D. Hodges, age 67, a long time resident of Aurora, died Sunday, Dec. 31, 2000 at Provena Fox Knoll. Mr. Hodges was born in Virginia on Feb. 13, 1933. He graduated with an engineering degree from Virginia Tech. He served his country as a Captain in the U.S. Air Force. After retiring from the Air Force, he was a Captain for American Airlines for 25 years. Survivors include his former wife and longtime friend, Alma Ruth Basilone of Sylacauga, Ala. Funeral services were held Thursday, Jan. 4, at 1 p.m. at the Daleiden Lake Street Mortuary in Aurora with the Rev. Steven Good officiating. Graveside services will be held today, Jan. 6, at 10 a.m. in Round Hill Cemetery in Marion. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of local arrangements. | |
| Ogle | Caroline Jean Anderson | 31 Dec 2000 | CAROLINE JEAN ANDERSON OGLE, age 60, of Rural Hall, North Carolina, formerly of Austinville, Virginia, died Sunday, December 31, 2000 in the Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. She was born in New York, the daughter of the late Rudolph and Willie Mae Funk Anderson and was preceded in death by a brother, Wayne Anderson. She was a member of the First Baptist Church. She is survived by: her husband – Robert “Bobby” Ogle; a daughter – Ann Ogle of Rural Hall, NC; a son and daughter-in-law – Scot and Anita Ogle of Clemmons, NC; two grandchildren – Meredith Glenn and Bryan Ogle; two sisters and brothers-in-law – Elizabeth and Nathan “Tuck” Lephew of Austinville, VA, Sandra and Robert Carter of Virginia Beach, VA; two brothers and sisters-in-law – Alfred and Virginia Anderson of Austinville, Rudy and Sue Anderson of Roanoke, VA; mother-in-law – Ruth Dean Ogle of Austinville, VA; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 3, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Allen Mahan officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethany Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Reese Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Hubble | Warren Calvin | 1 Jan 2001 | Warren Calvin Hubble, age 72, of Ceres, Virginia, died Monday afternoon, January 1, 2001, at the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was born in Ceres, Virginia, the son of the late William Andrew Hubble, Sr., and Mary Umbarger Hubble. He is survived by his wife – Vilma Shupe Hubble of the home, Ceres, VA; three sons and daughters-in-law – Gary and Denise Hubble of Rich Valley, VA, Terry and Jeannie Hubble of Wytheville, VA, and Wayne Hubble of Ceres, VA; Mother-in-law – Inez Shupe of Ceres, VA; one sister and brother-in-law – Ann and Jimmy Britton of Ceres, VA; one brother and sister-in-law – Eddie and Barbara Hubble of Bluewell, WV; five grandchildren – C.J., Richard, Amanda, Kevin and Andy Hubble; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held at the Bethany United Methodist Church Chapel at 2:00 p.m. Thursday, January 4, 2001, with the Reverend Larry Patton and the Reverend Olen Lockhart officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday evening, at the church. Interment will follow the service at the Bethany Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by the American Legion Post #9. Highland Funeral Services – Newberry Funeral Home in Bland, Virginia is in charge of arrangements. | |
| York | Katherine (Pat) | 1 Jan 2001 | Katherine (Pat) Parks York, age 82, died Monday, Jan. 1, 2001 at her home in Bristol. Mrs. York was the daughter of the late Victor Harrison and Mary Elizabeth Wilkinson Parks of Chilhowie. She moved to Bristol in 1961, and was a member of St. Anne’s Catholic Church where she also worked. She was retired from Whitten Electric Co. She is survived by two daughters, Sidny Hieronymus of Atlanta, Ga., and Susanna York of Orange; three sons, Victor Carroll York of Houston, Texas, Lawrence York of Lexington, Ky., and Patrick York of Lenoir City, Tenn.; nine grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Jan. 4, at 11 a.m. at St. Anne’s Catholic Church with the Rev. Thomas A. Ianucei and the Rev. Mr. Harry Hall officiating. Interment followed in the Glenwood Cemetery. The family requests memorials be made to St. Anne’s Catholic School. Akard Funeral Home in Bristol was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Stover | Pearl | 2 Jan 2001 | Pearl Cregger Stover, age 85, died Tuesday, Jan 2, 2001 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Stover was preceded in death by her husband, William Vernon Stover, and a sister Virginia Cregger Payne. She is survived by one daughter, Betty Stover Bales of Marion; two sisters, Pauline Owens and Tressa McGhee, both of Marion; two brothers, Rudolph Cregger of Marion, and Emmett Cregger of Burlington, N.C.; six grandchildren, Phillip T. Bales, Robert D. Bales, both of Marion, Donna Bales Lawrence and husband, C.G. Lawrence III of Fayetteville, Ga., Robin Bales Elkins and husband Michael A. Elkins Sr., of Tazewell, Michelle K. Bales of Charlottesville, and Christopher C. Bales, Rural Retreat; six great-grandchildren, Donald L. Bales II, Charles G. Lawrence IV, Adam Lawrence, Chelsea Lawrence, Michael Elkins Jr., and Nickolas Elkins. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan 5, at 11 a.m. at Marion Baptist Church with the Rev. Neville Mozingo and Mr. Bryant Moxley officiating. Burial followed in Wassum Cemetery in Atkins. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Marion Baptist Church Building Fund, 1258 North Main St., Marion, VA 24354 or the Marion Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 784, Marion, VA 24354. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lundy | Melvin “Jerry” | 26 Dec 1942 | 3 Jan 2001 | 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. |
| Burkett | Nannie Holmes Gillespie | 3 Jan 2001 | Nannie Holmes Gillespie Burkett, age 79, died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2001 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Burkett was retired from the Southwestern State Hospital and was a member of the Riverside United Methodist Church. Surviving are five daughters and sons-in-law, Darlene Speer and Jackie Widener, both of Marion, Susie V. (Polly) Wells and William (Bill) Carnes, New Kent, Bonnie Burkett, Richmond, and Jo Rheda and Jack Roten, Forest; one son, Gregory D. Burkett, Marion; five grandchildren, Kim Blevins, Eddie Speer, Tanya Rosser, Crystal Pierce and Joshua Widener; four great-grandchildren, Siera Speer, Paxton Rosser, Hank Rosser, Greyson Pierce; her special companion, Sunshine; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Jan. 5, at 2 p.m. at D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial followed in the Riverside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to the Riverside United Methodist Church. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Church | Irene Brown | 3 Jan 2001 | Mrs. Irene Brown Church, age 81, of 486 Stratford Road, Sparta, NC, died Wednesday, January 3, 2001, in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, NC. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law: Lorraine and J.D. Brooks of Laurel Springs, NC; one grandson: Johnny Brooks of Butner, NC; four sisters: Eva Billings of Sparta, NC, Marie Busic of Piney Creek, NC, Jessie Delp of Woodlawn, Va. and Louise Paisley of Winston-Salem, NC; two brothers: Colonel Brown of Sparta, NC and Russell Brown of Woodlawn, Va. Several nieces and nephews also survive. She was preceded in death by her husband: Osco Church; a granddaughter: Kim Brooks; two sisters: Lessie Delp and Velma Ross; and a brother: Horace Brown. Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, January 5, 2001, at 2:00 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Burial will follow in the Piney Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery. Dr. Stephen Cobb and Elder Earl Baker will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers will be appreciated or Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. Box 1287, Sparta, NC 28675. The Family will be at the home of J.D. and Lorraine Brooks, 1930 New Hope Church Road, Laurel Springs, NC. | |
| Hart | J.C. | 3 Jan 2001 | J.C. Hart, age 60, died Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2001 at his home in Chilhowie. Mr. Hart was born in Smyth County to the late Elder Stephen Hart and Lora Blevins Hart. He was a member of the Macedonia Baptist Church and was retired Chief Jailer from the Smyth County Sheriff’s Department with over 33 years of service. He was also a member of the Sheriff’s Association for several years. He was preceded in death by one sister, Ruby Eller; two brothers, Lillard and Onnie Hart; and six infant brothers. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Hart; one daughter and son-in-law, Elaine and Ernie Atwell, Atkins; three grandsons, Evan, Ethan, and Elliott Atwell; one sister and brother-in-law, Edna and James Pennington, Chilhowie; one brother, James Hart, Chilhowie; several nieces and nephews; many, many friends. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 5, at 2 p.m. in Macedonia Baptist Church in Chilhowie with the Rev. Charles Blevins and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment followed in the church cemetery. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Vaughn | John | 3 Jan 2001 | John Vaughn, age 87, of 441 Vaughn Rd. Ennice, N.C., died Wednesday Morning, January 3, 2001, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. He is survived by his wife: Thelma Greene Vaughn of the home; one son and daughter-in-law: Nelson and Brenda Vaughn of Ennice, N.C.; three daughters and sons-in-law: Judy and Harold Baldwin, Gaye and Guy Galyean and Barbara and William McGrady, all of Ennice, N.C.; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; one brother: Paul Vaughan of Ennice, NC; and three sisters: Hazel Cleary and Hattie Bedsaul, both of Ennice, N.C. and Cleo Swicegood of Welcome, N.C. Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, January 5, 2001, at 11:00 AM at the Little Pine Church of the Brethren with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Rev. Jay Tilley, Rev. Brian Galyean, Elder Dale Greene, Mr. Eddie Wooten and Rev. Fred E. Jennings will officiate. The body will be taken to the church Thursday afternoon where the family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7- 9 PM. Memorial Contributions may be made to the Little Pine Church of the Brethren, C/O Jeanette Anders, 619 Pine Brook Road, Ennice, NC 28623. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta is in charge of the Funeral Arrangements. | |
| Arnold | Virgie L. “Lady” | 4 Jan 2001 | Virgie L. “Lady” Arnold, age 93, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2001 at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Mrs. Arnold was born in Saltville, the daughter of the late Edward and Ollie Booth. She was a member of the Main Street Christian Church and a charter member of the Saltville Home Demonstration Club. She was a beloved wife, mother and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband, Minister Elbert Roy Arnold; two sons, Elbert R. “Buck” Arnold and Richard A. “Jack” Arnold; six brothers, Hack Booth, Eugene Booth, Malcolm Booth, L.B. Booth, Frank Booth and Sylvester Booth. Surviving are five sons and six daughters-in-law, H.V. “Chub” and Betty Arnold, Danny and Jody Arnold, and Shirley T. Arnold, all of Saltville, B.G. “Bay” and Mary Ellen Arnold of Hixson, Tenn., H.E. “Hal” and Jean Arnold of Wilmington, N.C., and D.B. “Dave” and Teddie Arnold of Greensburg, Penn.; two sisters, Mary Sanders of Norfolk, and Helen French of Roanoke; 14 grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; many other special friends. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Jan. 7, at 2 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with the Rev. Cal Hultgren officiating. Burial followed in the Elizabeth Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be sent to Main Street Christian Church or the Saltville Rescue Squad. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hubble | Marie Pruner | 4 Jan 2001 | Marie Pruner Hubble, age 74, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2001 in Wythe County Community Hospital. Mrs. Hubble was retired from Southwestern State Hospital after 20 years of nursing service. She is survived by her husband, Rev. Ralph T. Hubble of Marion; one daughter and son-in- law, Jonnie Bell and Ray Lowery of Marion; one stepson and stepdaughter-in-law, Richard and Bonnie Hubble of Boonesmill; four stepdaughters and stepsons-in-law, Patricia and Tony Wykle of Christiansburg, Darlene and Donnie Richardson of Stanton, Ky., Linda and J.C. Woolridge of Skygusty, W.Va., and Joyce and Lynn Cody of Robbinsville, N.C.; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Maude and Tom Moore of Marion, and Mary Kate Greer of Atkins; two sisters-in-law, Velma Cook of Marion, and Myrtle Cook of Radford; 12 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 6, at 11 .am. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Eugene Little officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Meek | Lillian Rachel Hutton | 4 Jan 2001 | Lillian Rachel Hutton Meek, age 70, of Glade Spring, died Thursday, Jan. 4, 2001 in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was the widow of Roy Allen Meek Jr. Mrs. Meek was the daughter of the late James Edward and Helen Holloway Hutton. She was a graduate of Emory & Henry College and taught in both the Washington County and Pulaski County public schools. She was a member of the Glade Spring Presbyterian Church at Old Glade. Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law, Allen and Shawn Meek, Jim and Barbara Meek, all of Draper, Joe and Lisa Meek, Christiansburg; two daughters and sons-in-law, Susan and Rob Morgan, Wytheville, and Helen and Rodney Neely, Falls Church; two brothers and sister-in-law, Ed Hutton, James R. “Bill” and Cathy Hutton, both of Glade Spring; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Maggie and William Naylor, Glade Spring, Bonnie and Scott Duncan, Georgia and Wayne Moore, all of Meadowview; seven grandchildren: Adam, Lauren, Conrad, Leigh Ann, Sarah and Allyson Meek, and Owen Morgan. Funeral services will be conducted today, Jan. 6, at 11 a.m. in Glade Spring Presbyterian Church at Old Glade with the Rev. Timothy E. bird officiating. A second service will be conducted at 2 p.m. at Draper Valley Presbyterian Church with Dr. Cortez R. Cooper officiating. Burial will be in Draper Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Glade Spring Presbyterian Church, Draper Valley Presbyterian Church or charity of choice. Williams Funeral Home of Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lindamood | Margaret Martin | 2 Oct 1909 | 5 Jan 2001 | 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. |
| Barry | Alvin | 5 Jan 2001 | Alvin Y. Barry, age 78, of Shady Valley, Tenn., died Friday, Jan. 5, 2001 at Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tenn. Mr. Barry was a native of Shady Valley and was a veteran of the U.S. Army during World War II. He had worked for the TVA for several years before becoming a minister. He ministered in several Church of Christ churches in the area. He was a member of the Crandull Church of Christ in Shady Valley. Surviving are his wife, Sue Barry; one daughter, Linda Miller of West Jefferson, N.C.; one son, Tony Barry of Shady Valley, Tenn.; one sister, Georgia Bentley of Shady Valley, Tenn.; one brother, R.C. Barry of Bristol, Tenn.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Jan. 8, at 3 p.m. in Johnson Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Milton Mathers, Mr. Will Johnson and Mr. Mark Miller, ministers, officiating. Burial followed in Blevins Cemetery in Shady Valley, Tenn. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may send memorial contributions to the family. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Carter | Bertha L. | 5 Jan 2001 | Bertha L. Crabtree Carter, age 77, of Rich Valley, died Friday, Jan. 5, 2001 in Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C. She was of the Methodist faith. Surviving are her husband, Leon Carter; one son, Hobert L. “Junebug” Carter of Saltville; four daughters and sons-in-law, Ethena and Roger Hawkins, Judy and Kyle Holmes, all of Rich Valley, Barbara Jo and David Fazelnia of Charlotte, N.C., and Jane and Tommy Hess of Saltville; one brother, Fred Crabtree of Rich Valley; one sister, Lessie McGoldrick of Albuquerque, N.M.; 15 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Jan. 7, at 8 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Neville Mozingo and the Rev. Luther Watson officiating. Graveside services were conducted Monday, Jan. 8, at 2 p.m. at the Ridgedale Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Coake | Arnold Ivory | 5 Jan 2001 | Arnold Ivory Coake, age 79 of Pulaski, Virginia, died Friday, January 5, 2001, in the VA Hospital in Salem, Virginia. He was born in Austinville, the son of the late Floyd L. and Nancy Hill Coake and was a member of the Community Christian Church in Newbern, Virginia. He was retired from the Radford Army Ammunition Plant and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by a son, Nelson Clay Coake, a daughter, Wanda Coake Stevic, a brother, Homer Coake and a sister-in-law, Cassie Coake. He is survived by: his wife – Evelyn Nichols Coake of the home; a step-son and spouse – James Everett and Claudia Lynskey of Hampton, VA; four grandchildren – Kyle Arnold Stevic, Nelson Clay Coake, Jr, Lattie Coake Jones and Travis Reeves Coake; three great-grandchildren – Jessica Jones, Landon Jones and Haley Jones; two step-grandchildren – Arena Bruer and Johnathan Lynskey; three step-great- grandchildren – Desaree Goins, Landis Bruer and Shannon Lynskey; four sisters and brothers-in- law – Dorothy and Malcolm Mabe of Thompson, Ohio, Mary and Joe Lima of Clearwater, Florida, Irene Barnett of Max Meadows, VA and Kathryn and Capt.. Robert Barr of Triangle, VA; two brothers and sisters-in-law – Rev. Raymond M and Ella Mae Coake of Dublin, VA and Kensey E. and Lois Coake of Dublin, VA. Special friends and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Monday, January 8, 2001, at 11:00 a.m. at the Community Christian Church in Newbern, VA with the Rev. Clyde George, the Rev. Jerry Long and the Rev. Raymond Coake officiating. Interment will follow in the Old Dublin Cemetery. Friends may call at the Reese Funeral Home in Austinville from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. Sunday afternoon and the family will receive friends at the Community Christian Church in Newbern from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Sunday evening or at the residence at any time. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Community Christian Church building fund in Newbern, VA. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Edwards | Harold Lewis | 6 Feb 1941 | 6 Jan 2001 | Harold Lewis Edwards, 59, of Woodlawn, died Saturday, Jan. 6, 2001, at his home. He was born Feb. 6, 1941, in North Carolina to James L. Edwards and Judy Quesenberry Edwards. Survivors include his wife, Lois Bunn Edwards of Woodlawn; a daughter and son-in-law, Teresa and Tom Marshall of Davidson, N.C.; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Darlene Edwards of Galax; and three grandsons. A funeral was held Tuesday at Oakland United Methodist Church with burial in the Independence Cemetery. The Revs. Randy Morris and Richard Gregory officiated. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Weatherman | John D. | 6 Jan 2001 | John D. Weatherman, 76, of Galax, died Saturday, Jan 6, 2001, at North Carolina Baptist Hospital in Winston- Salem, N.C. He was born May 4, 1924, in Grayson County to Dan and Ella Patton Weatherman. Survivors include his wife, Pauline Weatherman of Galax; a daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and James Hensdell of Galax; a son and special friend, Dan Weatherman and Carol Lovingood of Galax; two grandchildren; several sisters-in-law; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service and burial were held Monday with military rites by Hillsville VFW Post 1115. The Revs. Fred Jennings and Ted Bartlett officiated. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Duncan | Franklin E. | 7 Jan 2001 | Franklin E. Duncan, age 73, of Colonial Heights, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2001 at Southside Regional Medical Center in Petersburg. Mr. Duncan was a native of Smyth County and was a retired plant manager for Pet Dairy Co. He was a member of the Mountain View Methodist Church in Chilhowie. Surviving are two sons, Jeffrey A. Duncan, and Jamie S. and Amy P. Duncan, all of Colonial Heights; one grandson, Nicholas S. Duncan; two brothers, Kyle Duncan of Hopewell, and Kent Duncan of Tennessee; one sister, Shirley Manuel of Texas; Arlene W. Duncan and Josephine Wolfe also survive him. Graveside services will be held Thursday, Jan. 11, at noon at the Mountain View Methodist Church Cemetery in Chilhowie with the Rev. John Graham officiating. Everyone is requested to meet at the cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Frye | James D. “Jim” | 7 Jan 2001 | James d. “jim” frye, age 77, of Wytheville, Virginia, died Sunday, January 7, 2001, in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was born in Wythe County, the son of the late James Frank and Ersie Ann Dunford Frye and attended Mt. Zion United Methodist Church. He was a former member of the Piney Ruritan Club and a member of the Pulaski V.F.W. Post # 1184 and was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was preceded in death by a son, Jimmy R. Frye, a sister, Polly Dunford and four brothers, Sam, Franklin, Harry and Kenneth Frye. He is survived by: his wife – Hettie “Dab” Aker Frye of the home; a son – Eddie B. Frye of Wytheville, VA; three sisters – Shirley Clark of Max Meadows, Susie Viars of Draper, VA, and Bonnie Funk of Rt. 3, Wytheville, VA; two brothers – Leonard Clark Frye and Cloyd McKinley, both of Rt. 3, Wytheville, VA; special friends – Tom Dewey Frye and Leg Aker, both of Rt. 3, Wytheville, VA; mother-in-law – Willie Akers and brother-in-law – Guy D. Akers. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 10, 2001, at 2:00 p.m. at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with the Rev. Jeff Callahan and the Rev. Joe Carrico officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. The body will be taken to the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church where the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday or at the residence at any time. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Gwyn | John R. | 7 Jan 2001 | John R. Gwyn, age 67, died Sunday, Jan. 7, 2001 in Georgia. Mr. Gwyn was formerly of Glade Spring and was a retired Master Sergeant from the United States Army having served in the Korean and Vietnam Wars. He is survived by his wife, JoAnn Pruitt Gwyn of Lincolnton, Ga.; one daughter, Sarah Gwyn Hayes of Georgia; one son, Johnny Gwyn of California; two brothers, Kenneth Gwyn of California, and Joe Gwyn of Marion; three grandchildren; several cousins, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law from Marion and the surrounding area. Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 10, in Georgia. Elliot Funeral Home of Martinez, Ga., is in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Holbrook | Britt L. | 7 Jan 2001 | Mr. Britt L. Holbrook, age 91, of 2601 Topia Road, Piney Creek, NC, died Sunday, January 7, 2001, at the home of his daughter. He is survived by a daughter and son-in-law: Gaye and Allen Blevins of Piney Creek, NC; one son and daughter-in-law: Billy H. and Millie Holbrook of Notasulga, Alabama; two grandsons: Scott Blevins of Wilkesboro, NC and Johnny Britt Holbrook of Palm Bay, Fla.; two granddaughters: Gwyn Epley of Opelika, Alabama and Karen Bennett of Eufaula, Alabama; three sisters: Jean Miller of Laurel Springs, NC, Ikie Davis of North Wilkesboro, NC and Opal Stoker of Beckley, W. Va.; and six great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Carrie (Retta) Cox Holbrook in 1993. Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, January 11, 2001, at 11:00 AM at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with burial to follow in the Church Cemetery. Pastor Mary Lautensleger will officiate. The body will be placed in the Church 30 minutes prior to the services to lie in state. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening January 10, 2001 from 6-8 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers will be appreciated or Memorial Contributions may be made to the Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. Box 1287, Sparta, NC 28675. | |
| Colley | Joyce D. | 8 Jan 2001 | Joyce D. Colley, age 72, died Monday, Jan. 8, 2001 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Colley was born in Chesterfield County, S.C., and was a member of the Grace United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by two sisters, Ethel Barker and Myrtle Kelly; and three brothers, Frank, John and Bill Cranford. Surviving are her husband of 45 years, Willis R. “Bill” Colley; two daughters and one son-in-law, Sherian and Eddie Medley, and Judy Colley, all of Marion; three grandchildren, Sarah Beth Medley, Jill Rene Medley, and James Richard “Jamie” Hamm; two sisters, Ruth Turner, Bennettesville, S.C., and Edith Quick, Cheraw, S.C.; several special nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 11, at 11 a.m. in Bradley’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Kenny Price and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Interment will follow in Roselawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations can be made to the Grace United Methodist Church, Grace St., Marion, VA 24354. Bradley’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Dunham | Harry S. | 8 Jan 2001 | Harry S. Dunham, age 94, of Saltville, died Monday, Jan. 8, 2001 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Dunham was a member of the Madam Russell United Methodist Church and was a retired employee of the Olin Matheson Corp. Surviving are his wife, Rheba R. Dunham; one daughter, Mary Minnick, Allison Park, Penn.; one son and daughter-in-law, Myrl and Jean Dunham, Mountain City, Tenn.; three grandchildren, J. Brad Minnick, Lynn Minnick, and Mark S. Dunham; two great-grandchildren, Troy and Seth. Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Jan. 11, at 2 p.m. at the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. Sharon Wiley officiating. Burial followed in the Mount Rose Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Gallimore | Larry D. | 8 Jan 2001 | Larry D. Gallimore, age 56, died Monday, Jan. 8, 2001 at his home in Atkins. Surviving are his wife, Bonnie Kruer Gallimore; one son and daughter-in-law, David and Lisa Condra of Maulden, S.C.; two daughters, Christina Gallimore of Virginia Beach, and Clara Gallimore of California; seven grandchildren; his stepfather, Orville Kintz of Jenner, Calif.; one stepbrother, Donald Kintz of Warren, Ore.; one stepsister, Suzanne Pryde of Sacramento, Calif.; several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be held Thursday, Jan. 11, at 2 p.m. at Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| King | Doris Pauline Williams | 8 Jan 2001 | Doris Pauline Williams King, age 85, of Murfreesboro, Tennessee, formerly of Ivanhoe, Virginia, died Monday, January 8, 2001, in the Southern Hill Medical Center in Murfreesboro, Tennessee. She was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late Mellie Hicks and Laura Myrtle Miller Williams and was a member of the Mt. Hope United Methodist Church and the Ladies Aide Society United Methodist Women. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett Howard King and a daughter-in-law, Lena Mae King. She is survived by: three sons and daughters-in-law – Howard King, Jr., of Galax, VA, Randall and Violet King of Mocksville, NC, and Forest “Bo” and Barbara King of Wytheville, VA; seven daughters and sons-in-law – Faye and Griggs Hampton of Woodlawn, VA, Linda and Ron Morrison of Summerville, GA, Pat and Jim Puckett of Murfreesboro, TA, Elaine and Bill Widner, Jean and Dewell Lineberry, Treasa and Kenneth Reynolds, all of Galax, VA, and Cheryl and Bobby Vaughn of Smyrna, TN; three sisters – Cecil Hartley of Waynesboro, VA, Ethel Taylor of Ivanhoe, VA, and Shirley Baston of Lexington, SC; two brothers – M.M. Williams, of Max Meadows and Bob Williams of Columbia, SC; thirteen grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 11, 2001, at 2:00 p.m. at the Mt. Hope United Methodist Church with the Rev. Rance Edwards and the Rev. Larry Linkous officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Hope United Methodist Church Cemetery. The body will be taken to the Mt. Hope United Methodist Church where the family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| McCord | Kathryn F. | 8 Jan 2001 | Kathyrn F. McCord died Monday, Jan. 8, 2001 at her home in Fairfax. She was the widow of Theodore B. McCord. Surviving are two sons, Theodore B. McCord Jr., Centreville, and Michael H. McCord of Marion; one daughter, Mary Lodholz of Ferguson, Mo.; five grandchildren. A memorial service was held at Truro Episcopal Church in Fairfax on Friday, Jan. 12, at 11 a.m. Inurnment was at Riverview Cemetery in Strasburg. The family requests memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Northern Virginia, P.O. Box 1576, Merrifield, VA 22116-1576. Everly Funeral Home in Fairfax was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Owens | Virgie Margaret King Mcfarland |
8 Jan 2001 | VIRGIE MARGARET KING MCFARLAND OWENS, age 87, of Fallston, Maryland, died Monday, January 8, 2001, in the Upper Chesapeake Medical Center. She was born in Tazewell County, Virginia, the daughter of the late George Lafayette and Roxie Mae Waddell King. She was preceded in death by her first husband, Allen Luranza McFarland, second husband, Blake Edgar Owens, a son, Allen Wesley McFarland, six sisters, Grace Wiley, Mary Ruth Fortune, Louise Virginia Turley, Bertha Fields, Maudie Fields and Leola Green, three brothers, John Leland King, David Clint Fields and Frazier Preston Fields. She is survived by: a son, Richard Norman King of Fallston, Maryland; a brother – James Belton King of Wytheville, VA; a sister – Cora Bell McKesson of Hurricane, Utah; numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 12, 2001, at 1:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel in Wytheville with the Rev. Roger Boyer officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Mitchell Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Hospice of Southwest Virginia, 600 West Ridge Road, Wytheville, Virginia. 24382. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements | |
| Little | Fred R., Jr. | 9 Jan 2001 | 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. | |
| Surratt | Margie | 9 Jan 2001 | Margie White Surratt, 84, of Hillsville, died Tuesday, Jan 9, 2001, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, N.C. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Andrea and Elvin Smythers of Culpeper; four sons and daughters-in-law, Warner Dane and Sarah Surratt of Richmond, Larry and Claudia Surratt of Jerome, Idaho, Gary and Melody Surratt of Hillsville, and Conrad and Susan Surratt of Kernersville, N.C.; 14 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; two stepgrandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Friday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home with burial in the White and Allen Cemetery. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Billie Wilhelmina Pugh of Sugar Grove; one daughter and son-in-law, Ellen and Paul Cooper of Bristol; one daughter-in-law, Pamela Geib of Richmond; one sister, Marguerite “Peg” Pittard of Sugar Grove; one sister-in-law, Katherine H. Pugh of Wytheville; four grandchildren, Beverly Pugh and Lara Pugh, both of Richmond, Jason W. Mullins of Kingsport, Tenn., and Amy E. Brown of Columbus, Ohio; one great-grandson, Brandon Brown, Columbus, Ohio; four nieces and one nephew. Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 18, at 2 p.m. at Elizabeth United Methodist Church in Teas with the Rev. Kenneth Conner and the Rev. Donald Medley officiating. Burial will follow in the Pugh Family Cemetery in Teas. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Seaver-Brown Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Elizabeth United Methodist Church, c/o Joanne Barton, treasurer, 242 Dickies Creek Road, Sugar Grove, VA 24375. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Survivors include his wife, Mae Jones Hardway, Marion; two sisters, Edna McCumbers, Glenville, W.Va., and Ica Criner, Duck, W.Va.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Dec 24, at 11 a.m. in Barnett”s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Rex Hall and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial will follow in Haw Orchard Cemetery. Barnett”s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Smith | Laura | 7 May 1912 | 10 Jan 2001 | Laura Lewis Smith, 88, of Galax, died Wednesday, Jan 10, 2001, at Waddell Nursing Home. She was born May 7, 1912, in Tupalo, Miss., to William and Martha Sims Lewis. Survivors include her husband, Paul A. Smith of Galax; a daughter and son-in-law, Martha Smith and Charles L. Cox of Wytheville; two sons and daughters-in-law, David Lewis and Nora Smith of Americus, Ga., and Joel Austin and Vicky Smith of Islamorada, Fla.; five grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. A funeral was held Friday at Galax Presbyterian Church with burial in the Felts Memorial Cemetery. Dr. Thomas Whartenby officiated. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| McCoy | Betty Ann | 28 Aug 1947 | 10 Jan 2001 | Betty Ann McCoy, 53, of Galax, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2001, at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax. She was born Aug. 28, 1947, in Baltimore, Md., to Lawrence Robert and Ruth Lovell Alderman. Survivors include two daughters, Patty McCoy of Richmond and Susan Endreola of Dale City; a son, Robert McCoy of Richmond; her mother, Ruth Alderman of Galax; a sister and brother-in-law, Sue and Bill Orr of St. Petersburg Beach, Fla.; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Douglas and Edith Alderman of Truckie, Calif., and Edwin Alderman of Richmond; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Saturday at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home with burial in the River Hill Church Cemetery. Everette Cox officiated. |
| Blatt | Mary G. | 10 Jan 2001 | Mary G. Blatt, age 78, died Jan. 10, 2001 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. Mrs. Blatt was a native of Saltville, the daughter of the late Mary L. Copenhaver Groseclose and Forrest Groseclose. She was a retired Master Sgt. from the U.S. Army. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Robert E. Blatt, retired. Surviving are one sister, Ruby G. Shockley, Pulaski; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were held Friday, Jan. 12, at 2 p.m. J.T. Morriss and Son Funeral Home in Petersburg was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Stevens Funeral Home of Pulaski. | |
| Steffey | Christy | 10 Jan 2001 | Christy Catron Steffey, age 96, died Wednesday, Jan 10, 2001 at her home in Rural Retreat. Mrs. Steffey was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late John Russell and Susan Powers Catron. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Lee Steffey; and several brothers and sisters. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Janie Steffey and Jim Williams, Rural Retreat; one son and daughter-in-law, William Franklin and Linda Steffey, Pulaski; one brother, Harold Catron, Princeton, W.Va.; five grandchildren, Mark Williams, Sherry Van Antwerp, Susan Wirt, Sonya Shelton, and Sarah Tuggle; three great-grandchildren, Amanda Duncan, Kayla Williams, and Newton Williams. Funeral services will be held today, Jan 13, at 1 p.m. in the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Rufus A. Brock and the Rev. Herman Sarver officiating. Interment will follow in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Steffy | Christy Catron | 10 Jan 2001 | CHRISTY CATRON STEFFY, age 96, of Rural Retreat, Virginia, died Wednesday, January 10, 2001 at her residence. She was born in Wythe County, Virginia, the daughter of the late John Russell and Susan Powers Catron. Mrs. Steffy was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Lee Steffy, also several brothers and sisters. She is survived by: one daughter and son- in-law – Janie Steffy and Jim Williams of Rural retreat, VA; one son and daughter-in-law – William Franklin and Linda Steffy of Pulaski, VA; one brother – Harold Catron of Princeton, West Virginia; five grandchildren – Mark Williams, Sherry Van Antwerp, Susan Wirt, Sonya Shelton and Sarah Tuggle; three great-grandchildren – Amanda Duncan, Kayla Williams and Newton Williams. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday, January 13, 2001 at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Rufus A. Brock and the Rev. Herman Sarver officiating. Interment will follow in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat, Virginia. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday evening at the Lindsey Funeral Home or at the residence at any time. Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat, Virginia is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Turman | Alton G. “Slim” | 10 Jan 2001 | Alton G. “Slim” Turman, age 63, died Wednesday, Jan 10, 2001 at his home in Marion. Mr. Turman served in the U.S. Marine Corp and was a retired carpenter. He is survived by his wife, Linda B. Turman of Marion; one daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Tyler Kidd of Richmond; two sons and daughters-in-law, Glenn and Susan Turman of Taylorsville, N.C., and Christopher and Shannon Turman of Ashburn; two grandchildren, Owen Turman and Chad Turman, both of Taylorsville, N.C.; one sister, Nancy Cannaday of Riner; two brothers, Robert Turman of Sperryville, and Joe Turman of Willis; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held today, Jan 13, at 1 p.m. at Turman Family Cemetery in Floyd County with the Rev. S.G. Bolt officiating. Military rites will be conducted by Grover King VFW Post #1115 of Hillsville. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hawkins | Ellen | 9 Dec 1911 | 11 Jan 2001 | Ellen Hawkins, age 89, of Westminster-Canterbury of Lynchburg, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001 in Lynchburg General Hospital. Mrs. Hawkins was born Dec. 9, 1911 in Marion, the daughter of the late Rachel Sexton and William W. Hawkins. During most of her life she was connected with schools and served as Alumnae Director at Stratford College in Danville and at Chatham Hall in Chatham. One of her major interests was the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History of which she was a member until the time of her death. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Marion. She is survived by one brother, Edward R. Hawkins of St. Francisville, La.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Jan. 14, at 2 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Buddy Miller officiating. Private burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery. Memorial gifts may be made to the Danville Museum of Fine Arts and History, 975 Main St., Danville, VA 24541 or the Westminster-Canterbury of Lynchburg, 501 V.E.S. Road, Lynchburg, VA 24503. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
| Archer | Laura Sue | 28 May 1913 | 11 Jan 2001 | Laura Sue Archer, 87, of Ivanhoe, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001, at Twin County Regional Hospital. She was the widow of Grover Bayne Archer. She was born May 28, 1913, in Grayson County to Herbert Jackson and Mary Morriss Jackson. Survivors include a daughter, Betty E. Archer of Ivanhoe; a daughter-in-law, Carol Archer of Elk Creek; five grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and five great-great- grandchildren. A funeral was held Saturday at Cold Springs United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Rance Edwards officiated. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Berry | Kelly Wilson | 11 Jan 2001 | Kelly Wilson Berry, age 75, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001 at his home in Chilhowie. Mr. Berry was a local businessman before his retirement and was former president and co-owner of Berry Enterprises. He was a former mayor of Chilhowie and a former member of the Town Council. He was a member of the Mountain View United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn “Tootsie” Snider Berry; three sons and daughters-in-law, Steven K. and Donna S. Berry, Annandale, Gregory S. and Pat C. Berry, Marion, and Jason E. and Lori L. Berry, Mooresville, N.C.; one daughter and son-in-law, Ginger B. and Barry S. Helms, Weber City; one brother, B. R. Berry, Abingdon; nine grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, Jan. 14, at 2 p.m. in Mountain View United Methodist Church with the Rev. John Graham officiating. The body will be taken to the church one hour before services. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Graveside military rites will be conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mountain View United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 1722, Chilhowie, VA 24319. The family will receive friends today from 2 to 4 p.m. and from 6 to 7:30 p.m. tonight at Williams Funeral Home. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Dean | Brenda Marie | 11 Jan 2001 | Brenda Marie Dean, age 51, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001 in the Ridgefield Retirement Home in Chilhowie. She was preceded in death by her father, Irvin Cregger and a sister, Carolyn Cregger McVey. Surviving are one son, John Dean of Creigville; one daughter, Dolly Dean of Marion; her mother, Katherine Cregger of Ceres; three sisters, Kathy Church of Ceres, Vickie Page of Atkins, and Daisy Crouse of Marion; one brother, Eugene Cregger of Richmond; her close friends, Hazel Clark and family. Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 13, at 2 p.m. in Goodwill Baptist Church in Rich Valley with the Rev. Charles Turley officiating. Burial will follow in Sunset Community Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Dowell | William Paul | 11 Jan 2001 | Mr. William Paul Dowell, 66, of Fairview Rd., Galax, Va., died Thursday, January 11, 2001 at his home. He is survived by two brothers, Woodrow Dowell of N. Wilkesboro, N.C., and Lonnie Dowell of Roaring River, N.C.; two sisters, Rosa Lee Neaves of Lansing, N.C. and Laura Byers of Wilkesboro, N.C.; his guardian, Deanna Maines of Galax, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Sparta Cemetery.Rev. Fred Jennings will officiate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. | |
| Falwell | Edward Joseph “Joe” | 11 Jan 2001 | Edward Joseph “Joe” Falwell, age 63, of Wytheville, Virginia, died Thursday, January 11, 2001, in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was a magistrate of the 27th judicial district with 20 years of service. He was a U.S. Army veteran and had served 13 years with the Wytheville Police Department. He was preceded in death by a son, Joseph Mark Falwell. He is survived by: his wife – Louise Frazier Falwell of the home; a son – Edward Gordon Falwell of Wytheville, VA; a daughter – Rachel Lynn Falwell of Rural Retreat, VA; his mother – Evelyn Falwell; two brothers and sister-in-law – Timothy and Cathy Falwell, Bradley Falwell, all of Wytheville, VA; a sister – Connie Dutcher of Panama City, FL; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 14, 2001, at 2:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel in Wytheville with the Rev. Sonny Ayers, the Rev. Cecil Frazier and the Rev. Leland Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethany Cemetery, Poplar Camp, Virginia. Friends may call from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. and the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday at the Funeral Home or at the residence at any time. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Largen | Alice Faye | 11 Jan 2001 | 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. |
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| Neal | Charlie “Sonny” | 11 Jan 2001 | Charlie “Sonny” Neal, age 51, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001 at his home in Chilhowie. Mr. Neal was a native of Saltville and a former employee of Moss Trucking Co. Surviving are his parents, Henry and Bessie Neal of Saltville; two brothers, Danny Neal and David Neal, both of Saltville; one sister, Christine Puckett of Glade Spring; very special friends, Roscoe and “Granny ” Vannoy of Chilhowie. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Jan. 13, at 8 p.m. at D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with Brother Kenny Gilbert officiating. Graveside services were conducted Sunday, Jan. 14, at 2 p.m. at the Baptist Cemetery in Glade Spring. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Neal | Charlie “Sonny” | 11 Jan 2001 | Charlie “Sonny” Neal, age 51, died Thursday, Jan. 11, 2001 at his home in Chilhowie. Mr. Neal was a native of Saltville and a former employee of Moss Trucking Co. Surviving are his parents, Henry and Bessie Neal of Saltville; two brothers, Danny Neal annd David Neal, both of Saltville; one sister, Christine Puckett of Glade Spring; very special friends, Roscoe and “Granny ” Vannoy of Chilhowie. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, Jan. 13, at 8 p.m. at D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville with Brother Kenny Gilbert officiating. Graveside services were conducted Sunday, Jan. 14, at 2 p.m. at the Baptist Cemetery in Glade Spring. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Thomas | Audrey Faye | 11 Jan 2001 | Audrey Faye Frantz Thomas, 57, of Adelphia, Md., died Thursday, Jan 11, 2001, at Mariner Health Care Center in Laurel, Md. She was the widow of Charles Thomas. She was born Oct 9, 1943, in Friendsville, Md., to Floyd and Audrey Friend Frantz. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Kathy Thomas of Severn, Md.; a daughter and son-in-law, Brenda and Jerry Longest of Centreville; a brother, Floyd Frantz of Friendsville, Md.; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jack and Ada Thomas of Volney; a brother-in-law and spouse, Paul and Monica Thomas of Newton, N.C.; two granddaughters; and two nieces. A graveside service was held Saturday at Grant Cemetery in Grant with the Rev. Arlin Shupe officiating. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Aker | Sherrill C. | 13 Jan 2001 | Sherrill C. Aker, age 84, of Atkins, died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2001 at his son’s home in Saltville. Mr. Aker was a member of the Mount Carmel United Methodist Church and was a lifelong resident of the Bear Creek Community in Atkins. He was retired from Brunswick Corporation with 35 years of service. During his illness, Mr. Aker made his home with his son in Saltville where Janice, his daughter-in-law, provided him with special care. He was preceded in death by his wife, Cornelia Hess Aker. He is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Waymon and Janice Aker of Saltville, Avery and Rita Aker of Atkins, and Glenn and Patricia Aker of Goose Creek, S.C.; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Jan. 16, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Frank Bauman, the Rev. Roger Frost and the Rev. Wade Kestner officiating. Burial followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Ashworth | Alma Simmons | 13 Jan 2001 | Mrs. Alma Simmons Ashworth, age 79, of 157 North Cricket Drive, North Wilkesboro, N.C., died Saturday afternoon, January 13, at her home. She is survived by her husband: Dwight Ashworth of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law: Raymond and Barbara Burkentine of Sugar Grove,Virginia, W.L. and Elizabeth Simmons of Wytheville, VA; two daughters and a son-in-law, Della Richardson of North Wilkesboro, Georgia and Kenneth Billings of Glade Valley, NC; two sisters: Myrtle Smith and Anna Lee Copeland, both of North Wilkesboro; 14 grandchildren eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Saddle Mountain Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to Hospice of Wilkes County or Respite Care of Wilkes County. | |
| Cuddy | Beverly Mann | 13 Jan 2001 | Beverly Mann Cuddy, age 80, of Saltville, died Saturday, Jan. 13, 2001 in the Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. Mrs. Cuddy was the widow of the late Claude R. Cuddy. She was also preceded in death by her parents, James C. Mann and Anne Elizabeth Scott Mann. She was the owner of the Saltville Men’s Shop. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth Anne and Bobby Allison of Saltville; three brothers, Paul Mann of Williamsburg, Maurice Mann of Fresno, Calif., and Don Mann of Fort Pierce, Fla.; brother-in-law, Van Cuddy of Abingdon; two sisters-in-law, Ethel Cuddy of Bristol, and Vickie Cuddy of Kingsport, Tenn.; two special friends, Ruby Crabtree and Lola Thompson; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, Jan. 14, at 7 p.m. in the D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with the Rev. David Mumpower officiating. Graveside services were conducted Monday, Jan. 15, at 11 a.m. in Mount Rose 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. | |
| Sutherland | Aileen | 4 Nov 1916 | 14 Jan 2001 | Aileen Jennings Sutherland, age 84, of Independence, died Sunday, Jan 14, 2001 at Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, N.C. Mrs. Sutherland was born Nov 4, 1916 at Independence to Letcher and Bessie McKnight Jennings. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Independence and an active member of Bridle Creek Senior Citizens Group in Independence. She was the widow of Hays Sutherland. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Gary N. and Linda B. Sutherland, Marion; one grandson, Jason N. Sutherland, Cornelius, N.C.; four sisters and a brother-in-law, Ruby M. Jennings, Betty J. Ward, both of Independence, Louise J. Shores, Greenville, N.C., and Donna J. and R.G. James, Sparta, N.C.; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Roy and Mary Jennings, Clearbrook, the Rev. Fred E. and Geneva Jennings, Galax, and Bobby and Dawn Jennings, Independence; two sisters-in-law, Ruth Taylor, Elk Creek, and Mozelle Jennings, Galax; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted today, Jan 17, at 11 a.m. in Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in Independence with the Rev. Fred E. Jennings and the Rev. Bobby Dunn officiating. Interment will follow in Lebanon Cemetery in Elk Creek. The body will lie in state at the church 30 minutes preceding the service. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Leukemia Society of America Inc., Box 21, 2101 Executive Drive, Hampton, VA 23666 or Independence Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 607, Independence, VA 24348. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence is in charge of arrangements |
| Cox | James Grover | 6 Dec 1931 | 14 Jan 2001 | James Grover Cox, age 69, died Sunday, Jan. 14, 2001 at Lewis Gale Hospital in Salem. Mr. Cox was born Dec. 6, 1931 to the late Posy and Bertha Cox. He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict having served in the United States Army and was a member of the American Legion Post #18. Mr. Cox was preceded in death by a granddaughter Melanie Billings, two sisters and two brothers. He is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and Wayne Snyder of Mountain City, Tenn., and Deborah and Travis Poston of Marion; four grandchildren, Donald Snyder, Stacie Jarvis, Sarah Jarvis and Tommy Jarvis; two great-grandchildren, Laken Moore and Stephanie Hamm; three sisters, Annie Mae Taylor of Spanaway, Wash., Sue Matherly of Bassett, and Shirley Goldberg of Fort Pierce, Fla.; two brothers, Roy Lee Cox of Joppa, Md., and John W. Cox of Fort Pierce, Fla. Funeral services will be held today, Jan. 17, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Kenny Price officiating. Military rites will be conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Private burial will follow in Round Hill Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667, P.O. Box 767, Marion, VA 24354. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. today at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. |
| Bennett | Barbara Ann Hicks | 14 Jan 2001 | Mrs. Barbara Ann Hicks Bennett, age 60, of 216 Deerhaven Road, Sparta, NC, died Sunday morning, January 14, 2001, at her home. She is survived by her husband: Walton Bennett of the home; two sons and a daughter-in-law: Randy F. and Carol Bennett of North Wilkesboro, NC and Douglas L. Bennett of the home; a grandson: Andrew Bennett of North Wilkesboro, NC; four sisters: Edna Sidden of Winston-Salem, NC, Geraldine Bowers of Timberlake, NC and Mary Alice Hutchinson of Traphill, NC; Juanita Royal of State Road, NC; and two brothers: Tom Hicks and Henry Hicks both of Winston-Salem, NC. Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday, January 16, 2001, at 11:00 AM at the Sparta Presbyterian Church with burial to follow in the Shiloh Methodist Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the services to lie in state. Rev. Thom Burelson will officiate. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6-8 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers will be appreciated or Memorial Contributions may be made to the Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. Box 1287, Sparta, NC 28675. | |
| Davis | Margaret Pannell | 15 Jan 2001 | Margaret Pannell Davis, age 70, of Wytheville, Virginia, died Monday, January 15, 2001 in the Birdmont Health Care Center. She was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late Otis Clyde and Marie Simmerman Pannell. She was a member of St. Paul United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, George R. Davis, a brother, Reed Pannell and a sister, Lula Halsey. She is survived by: a sister – Martha Albright of Fayetteville, AK; two brothers and sisters-in-law – Clayton and Magalene Pannell of Etowah, TN and Lorris and Judy Pannell of Winston-Salem, NC; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law – Betty Pannell of Leesburg, VA, Thelma Price of Roanoke, VA, James Halsey of Oak Ridge, TN, Hazel and Jim Henderson of Rocky Mount, VA, Marie and Charles Davis of Collinsville, VA, and Evelyn and Harry Davis of Vinton, VA. Several nieces, nephews, grand-nieces and grand-nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Thursday, January 18, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at St. Paul United Methodist Church with the Rev. Dr. Donald E. Stansell officiating. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the St. Paul United Methodist Church. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Dean | Ruby Fowler | 15 Jan 2001 | Ruby Fowler Dean died Monday, Jan. 15, 2001 at her home in Marion. She was a former employee of Burlington Industries and Buster Brown. Her family was blessed by her presence. She is survived by her husband, Charles E. Dean of Marion; two sons and one daughter-in- law, Larry A. and Debbie Dean of Marion, and Garry E. Dean of Wytheville; five grandchildren, Lisa Crockett and husband Timothy, Dana Crewey and husband Josh, Travis Dean, Joshua A. Dean and Cheyenne Dean; three great-grandchildren, Brian Crockett, Tyler Crockett and Joshua Dean-Crewey; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Glenn S. and Lucille Fowler of Bethlehem, Penn., and Charles A. and Betty Fowler of Indianapolis, Ind.; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Nonia F. and Shirley Gamble of Wytheville, and Helen F. Lilly of Marion; a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 18, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. William Dean and the Rev. Timothy Crockett officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Seaver-Brown Funeral Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Jenkins | Bessie Friar | 15 Jan 2001 | Bessie Friar Jenkins, age 85, of Nebo, died Monday, Jan. 15, 2001 in Britthaven Nursing Home in Henderson, N.C. Mrs. Jenkins was born in Toccoa, Ga., to the late John and Cecelia Friar. She was a longtime Peninsula resident of the Hilton Village community. She was a member of the Hilton Baptist Church for over 50 years and was an Avon representative for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Jenkins. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Joel (Jimmy) and Belle Jenkins, Nebo; two grandchildren, Jack Jenkins, Henderson, N.C., and Ginger Griffin, Hillsboro, N.C.; four great-grandchildren, Joshua Jenkins, Andrew Jenkins, Cory Jenkins, and Melissa Griffin; two great-great-grandchildren, Jeremiah Jenkins and Justin Jenkins; four sisters, Mary Anna Branton, Iron Station, N.C., Hazel Yearwood, Hampton, Jessie Franklin, Wake Forrest, N.C., and Elizabeth Cline, Martinsville; one brother, Johnny Friar, Durham, N.C.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Jan. 18, at 2 p.m. in Bradley’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jack C. Jenkins and the Rev. Larry Patton officiating. Interment will follow in the Zion Cemetery in Nebo. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the Funeral Home. Bradley’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hockett | Sadie Eller | 16 Jan 2001 | Sadie Eller Hockett, age 52, died Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2001 at her home in Chilhowie. Mrs. Hockett was born in Smyth County to the late Woodrow and Mae Call. She was a member of the Watson Gap Church of God and had worked at Food City. Surviving are her husband, Bill Hockett; one daughter and son-in-law, Lynn and Darryl Davidson, Chilhowie; two sons and daughters-in-law, Kevin and Elizabeth Eller, and Bobby and Ruthie Eller, all of Chilhowie; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Peggy and Tommie Widener, Marion, and Betty and Jerry Ashley, Montgomery, Ala.; four brothers and three sisters-in-law, Walter and Gladys Call, Harold Call, Bud and Carol Call, Ray “Woody” and Grace Call, all of Marion; five grandchildren, Barbara Thomas, Lilly Greer, Gladys Smith, Mary Testerman, and Mary Eller; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Jan. 19, at 2 p.m. in Bradley’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage and the Rev. Lee Royston officiating. Interment followed in Westwood Memorial Gardens in Chilhowie. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Mcintosh | Alma Leigh Lawson | 16 Jan 2001 | Alma Leigh Lawson Mcintosh, of Florida, formerly of Wythe County, died Tuesday, January 16, 2001. She was preceded in death by her father, the Reverend Robert Eugene Lawson. She is survived by her husband, Bennett McIntosh; two daughters – Angelica Bené McIntosh, Robyn Annette McIntosh; two sons and daughters-in-law – Robert Jay and Melissa Graham, Jeffery Darren and Heather Graham; her mother – Hazel Leola Lawson; five sisters – Peggy Stumbo, Lois Akers, Daris Ayers, Linda Safewright and Donna Good; four grandchildren – Jeffery, Jacob, Nicholas and Megan. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 20, 2001 at 3:00 p.m. at the Draper Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church with the interment following in the Draper Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Draper Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church from 2:30 p.m. until service time Saturday. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Foglesong | Sidney Stewart | 17 Jan 2001 | Sidney Stewart Foglesong, age 80 of Rural Retreat, Virginia, died Wednesday, January 17, 2001 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. He was born in Wythe County, Virginia, the son of the late Adam and Hollis Heldreth Foglesong. Mr. Foglesong was a former employee with General Shale, Inc. with 28 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Katherine Heldreth Foglesong. He is survived by: two sons – James Foglesong and Glen Foglesong, both of the home; one brother – Frank Foglesong of Cleveland, Ohio. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 p.m., Saturday January 20, 2001 at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Roger Crigger officiating. Interment will follow in the Kinberlin Lutheran Church Cemetery in Rural Retreat. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to the Rural Retreat Volunteer Emergency Services. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Friday evening at the Lindsey Funeral Home or at the residence at any time. Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat, Virginia is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Barker | Goldie Grubb | 19 Aug 1914 | 18 Jan 2001 | Goldie Grubb Barker, age 86, of Troutdale, died Thursday, Jan. 18, 2001 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Barker was born Aug. 29, 1914 in Grant, the daughter of the late William W. and Birdie Ross Grubb. She was the widow of Kline Barker. Surviving are one daughter-in-law, Margie Barker of Newark, Del.; one sister and brother-in-law, Susie and Walter Eugene Cline of Elkton, Md.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, William Herbert and Naomi Grubb of Pulaski, and Jay C. and Laura Grubb of Troutdale; five grandchildren; one great-grandson; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Monday, Jan. 22, at 11 a.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel in Independence with Elder Raymond Shatley and Elder Dean Shepherd officiating. Interment will follow in Troutdale Cemetery in Troutdale. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Sunday from 6 to 8 p.m. Flowers are appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to Troutdale Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 160, Troutdale, VA 24378 or the charity of donor’s choice. |
| Anderson | Troy Vance | 19 Jan 2001 | Troy Vance Anderson, 79, of Sugar Grove, Va., died Friday in the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Anderson was born in Grayson County to the late Frank Harvey and Mandy Anderson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Susie Anderson; and two daughters, Jessie Imogene Sexton and Della Marie Anderson. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps and a member of the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Survivors include: five daughters, Lucille Shuler of Marion, Nancy Crouse of Sugar Grove, Nita Stone of Sugar Grove, Norma Davis of Marion, and Cyndi Sage of Sugar Grove; four sons, Scott Anderson of Sugar Grove, Dwight Anderson of Sugar Grove, Troy Mack Anderson of Sugar Grove and Jeff Anderson of Sugar Grove; three sisters, Anne Mae Holdaway of Manassas, Rose Anderson of Fries, and Louise Sturdivant; 18 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from the Sugar Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Kenny Price and Rev. Jody Blevins officiating. Interment will follow in Slemp Cemetery with full military honors being rendered by the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations can be made to the Sugar Grove Life Saving Crew. Bradley’s Funeral Home of Marion is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Browne | Kevin Shawn | 25 Mar 1959 | 20 Jan 2001 | Kevin Shawn Browne, 41, of Independence, died Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2001, at Twin County Regional Hospital Galax. He was born March 25, 1959, in High Point, N.C., to Jerry and Sue Morton Browne. Survivors include his wife, Sandy G. Browne of Independence; two daughters, Connie Reynolds of Hampton and Crystal Yarrington of Newport News; one granddaughter, Ashleigh Reynolds of Hampton; his father and spouse, Jerry and Shirley Browne of Chesapeake; his mother, Sue Browne of Independence; one sister and spouse, Dawn and Dale Berry of Austin, Texas; a brother and spouse, Jerry and Sharon Browne of Chesapeake; his maternal grandmother, Mary Morton of Independence; a very special niece and nephew, Holly Browne and Zachary Berry; and his mother-in-law, Georgia Glore of Newport News. A memorial service was held Saturday at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence. The Revs. Fred Jennings and Sam Holder and Mr. Darin Morton officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the Independence Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 607, Independence, Va. 24348. |
| Absher | Mazie Halsey | 20 Jan 2001 | Mrs. Mazie Halsey Absher, age 57, of 582 Wolfe Road, Sparta, NC, died Saturday, January 20, 2001, in the Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin, NC. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law: Michael and Nita Absher of Lansing, NC; two daughters and sons-in-law: Debbie and Ronnie Simmons of Mt. Airy, NC and Kathy and Randy Sexton of Sparta, NC; three grandchildren; one step-grandson; three brothers: Glenn Halsey of Street, Maryland, Bobby Joe Halsey of High Point, NC and Billy Rector of Sparta, NC; one sister: Lois Crouse of Sparta, NC; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday, January 23, 2001, at 2:00 P.M. at the West Side Independent Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Smith and Rev. Russell Sheets officiating. Burial will follow in the New Salem Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the services to lie in state. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta and at other times at the home at 582 Wolfe Road, Sparta, NC. Flowers will be appreciated or Memorial Contributions may be made to the West Side Independent Baptist Church, C/O Karin Nichols, P.O. Box 395, Sparta, NC 28675. | |
| Etter | John Sanders | 21 Jan 2001 | John Sanders Etter, age 81 of Rural Retreat, Virginia, died Sunday January 21, 2001, in the Smyth County Community Hospital. He was born in Wythe County, Virginia (the west fork of Reed Creek), the son of the late Guy S. and Ada Blackard Etter. Mr. Etter was a well known Wythe County farmer, a member of the Rural Retreat United Methodist Church, a combat veteran of the U.S. Army, WW II and a member of the Rural Retreat American Legion Post # 229. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearl Cassell Etter and one sister, Lucille Newman. He is survived by: one son and daughter-in-law – Sandy and Debra Etter of Tazewell, Virginia; one grandson – Stewart Sanders Etter; one granddaughter – Sarah Katheryn Etter; two sisters – Verna Ager of Wytheville, VA and Jessie Etter of Rural Retreat, VA; two brothers – Col. Hal G. Etter of Helotes, Texas and Fred Etter of Rural Retreat, VA; special niece – Lisa Etter Thompson of Rural Retreat, VA; special friend – Blair Whitt of Wytheville, VA and several other nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Jim Jenkins, the Rev. Tony Perry and the Rev. Jared Wood officiating. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery in Wytheville, Virginia with graveside military rites being conducted by Wytheville American Legion Post # 9. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Rural Retreat Volunteer Emergency Services. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 Monday evening at the Lindsey Funeral Home. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat, Virginia is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hawkins | Billy Gene | 21 Jan 2001 | Mr. Billy Gene Hawkins, age 55, of 1051 Delp Road, Laurel Springs, NC, died Sunday, January 21, 2001, in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, NC. He is survived by his wife: Patricia Vandeveer Hawkins of the home; three daughters: Lori Richardson of North Wilkesboro, NC, Shari Newton of Laurel, Delaware and Billie Lynn Taylor of Pennsylvania; five grandchildren; one sister: Edna Milmen of Delaware; and one brother: Jimmy Russ of Ohio. Graveside Services will be held Wednesday, January 24, 2001, at 11:00 a.m. at Mr. Hawkins’ Homeplace at 1051 Delp Road, Laurel Springs, NC. Rev. Larry Atwood will officiate. The family will receive friends at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta Wednesday morning from 10:30-11:00 a.m. and at other times at the home at 1051 Delp Road, Laurel Springs, NC. | |
| Earles | Helen Nichols | 22 Jan 2001 | Helen Nichols Earles, age 70 of Sugar Grove, Virginia, died Monday January 22, 2001, in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late Ira C. and Artie A. Wright Nichols. She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred N. Earles. she is survived by: a sister – Evelyn Stephenson of Rural Retreat, VA; two brothers – Edgar Nichols of Independence, VA and Lloyd Nichols of Rural Retreat, VA; a niece and spouse – Karen and Jerry Snider of Wytheville, VA; seven nephews and spouse – Charles Lewis Nichols of Rural Retreat, VA, Eddie and Carol Nichols of Mt. Airy, NC, Ronald Lee Nichols, Kenneth James Nichols, Doug Nichols, Scott Nichols all of Rural Retreat, Roger Nichols of Mt. Airy, NC; two great-nieces, two great-nephews and one great-great nephew also survive. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 24, 2001, at 2:00 p.m. at the Fairview Methodist Church with the Rev. Tony Perry officiating. Interment will follow in the Fariview Methodist Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Lindsey Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday or at the residence of her sister Evelyn Stephenson, 418 Parsonage Avenue, Rural Retreat, VA, at any time. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat, Virginia, is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Edwards | Lillian Mae | 22 Jan 2001 | Lillian Mae Edwards, age 75, of Woodlawn, Virginia, died Monday, January 22, 2001, in the Twin County Regional Hospital. She was born in Carroll County, Virginia, the daughter of the late Isom and Fannie Gravely Bays and was preceded in death by her husband, William Wiley Edwards, a son, Henry Eugene Edwards, a daughter, Marie Maxine Tickle and two granddaughters. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law – Joyce Ann and Charlie Lee Buster Hayes of Mocksville, NC; five sons and daughters-in-law – Howard and Linda Edwards of Max Meadows, John Wesley and Betty Jo Edwards of Barren Springs, VA, Emmett Mansfield Edwards of Mocksville, NC, Jackie Lee and Betty Jane Edwards of Austinville, VA, and Billy Wiley and Brenda Lee Edwards of Mocksville, NC; a sister and brother-in-law – Mary and Burton Dunford of Austinville, VA; twelve grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild also survive. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, January 24, 2001, at 11:00 a.m. at the Reese Funeral Chapel in Austinville with the Rev. Curtis Dalton officiating. Interment will follow in the Southern Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Reese Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. or at the residence of her son, Jackie Edwards in Austinville, Virginia at any time. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Johnson | Clyde Monroe | 22 Jan 2001 | Clyde Monroe Johnson, age 95, of 29 Glade Creek Road, Sparta, NC, died Monday morning, January 22, 2001, at his home. He is survived by two sons: Hersel Johnson of Ennice, NC, and Kemp Johnson of Lexington, NC; one daughter: Dorothy Jean Miles of Statesville, NC; nine grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, January 24, 2001, at 2:00 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Glade Creek Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Robert McLean, Rev. Charlie Bennett and Rev. Fred E. Jennings will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, January 23, 2001, from 7-9 pm at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home and at other times at the homeplace at 29 Glade Creek Road, Sparta, NC. | |
| Patton | MARY DYE | 22 Jan 2001 | MARY DYE PATTON, age 78, of Wytheville, Virginia, died Monday, January 22, 2001, in a Lexington, Kentucky hospital. She was the daughter of the late Ellis and Eva Jackson Dye and was preceded in death by her husband, Warren C. Patton. She is survived by: a daughter and son-in-law – Kay and Ronald Powell of Richmond, KY; a son and daughter-in-law – Warren B and Karen Patton of Dacula, GA; three granddaughters and spouses – Stephanie Patton of Atlanta, GA, Ginger Patton-Schmitt and Michael of Atlanta, GA, and Amanda Kay and Michael Koren of Mannheim, Germany; two great-grandchildren – Warren M. Patton-Schmitt and Ellis H. Patton-Schmitt both of Atlanta, GA; a sister – Julia Key of Bedford, VA; step-granddaughter – Vickie Lynne Powell of Talbott, TN, numerous nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 27, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel in Wytheville, Virginia with the Rev. Barry Losey officiating. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the BArnett Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the American Heart Association, ATTN: Imogene Orfield, Treas., PO Box 297, Wytheville, VA 24382 or the American Cancer Society, Memorials, ATTN: Jean K. Lester, PO Box 778, Wytheville, VA 24382. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia, is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Ballinger | Marie Neal “Rea” | 23 Jan 2001 | Marie Neal “Rea” Ballinger, age 89, of Bland, Virginia, died Tuesday, January 23, 2001, in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was born in Bland County, the daughter of the late Allen J. and Nancy Tibbs Neal. She was past president of the Princeton Moose Lodge and a member of the V.F.W. Ladies Auxiliary in Mercer County, West Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Emmett Lee Ballinger and three brothers and four sisters. She is survived by: a sister and brother-in-law – Virginia and Bill Kitts of Salem, Virginia and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Friday, January 26, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. at the Highland Funeral Service Chapel in Bland with the Rev. Henry Allen Conley officiating. Interment will follow in the Maple Hill Cemetery in Bluefield, Virginia. the family will receive friends at the Highland Funeral Service Chapel in Bland from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday. Highland Funeral Service in Bland, Virginia is in charge of the arrangments. | |
| Jackson | Vesta Morris | 24 Jan 2001 | Vesta Morris Jackson, age 89, of Wytheville, Virginia, died Wednesday, January 24, 2001, in the Evansham Manor. She was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late Thomas W. and Lula Ward Morris. She graduated from Max Meadows High School in 1932 and was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Wesley Jackson, three brothers, Wythe C. Morris, Olen Morris, Earl Morris, and three sisters, Mrs. L.R. (Nellie) Smith, Elsie Gronwoldt and Finley Nance. She is survived by: two brothers – Robert “Frank” Morris of Salem, VA and William P. Morris of Max Meadows, VA; two step-sisters – Mrs. Garland (Ruth) Manuel of Chilhowie, VA and Mrs. James (Ellen) Serber of Saltville, VA; several nieces and nephews also survive. A graveside service will be held Sunday, January 28, 2001, at 3:00 p.m. at the West End Cemetery with the Rev. Richard Lindamood officiating. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 2:00 p.m. until service time Sunday. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Max Meadows Methodist Church, PO Box 246, Max Meadows, Virginia 24360. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia, is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Jones | Francis Miller | 25 Jan 2001 | Mrs. Francis Miller Jones, 94, formerly of Ashe County, died Thursday morning, Jan. 25, 2001, at Walnut Cove Healthcare Center. Funeral services will be held at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 28, 2001, at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Larry Shepherd officiating. Burial will follow in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour before the funeral service. Mrs. Jones was born in Ashe County on March 9, 1906, to Ben Caudle Miller and Katie Alma Eller Miller. She was a schoolteacher. Her husband, Lee Scott Jones, preceded her in death. She is survived by her daughter, Alma Childress of Walnut Cove; two brothers, Hal Miller of Warrensville, and Ben Miller of Dover, Del.; two sisters, Mary Waldrop and Kate Aberts of Kernersville; one grandchild; three great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Gideon’s, P.O. Box 993, West Jefferson, NC 28694; First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 552, Walnut Cove, NC 27052; or to the Christ Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 476, Walnut Cove, NC 27052. You may send the family condolences on our Website at www.boonefuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home Inc. of West Jefferson is in charge of these arrangements. | |
| Graybeal | Pauline Allen | 28 Jan 1920 | 27 Jan 2001 | Pauline Allen Graybeal, 80, of Hamptonville died Saturday, Jan. 27, 2001, at North Carolina Baptist Hospital. Mrs. Graybeal was born Jan. 28, 1920, in Ashe County to Robert and Jane Osbourne Allen. Mrs. Graybeal was a loving wife, mother and grandmother and was a member of Mountain View Baptist Church, Hamptonville. Surviving are her husband of 63 years, Charles Evans Graybeal of the home; two daughters, Evelyn Harper of Pennsylvania and Patricia White of Delaware; three grandchildren; two great grandchildren; one sister, Nell Young of Mountain City, Tenn.; and one brother; Bruce Allen of Hamptonville. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan 31 at Mountain View Baptist Church by Rev. Tim Tucker. Mrs. Graybeal will lie in state 10:30-11 a.m. Burial will follow the service in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends 6:30-8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 30 at Gentry Family Funeral Home, 4517 Little Mountain Road, Jonesville. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to Mountain View Baptist Church, 1244 Mountain. View Church Road, Hamptonville, NC 27020. |
| Johnson | Martha Rogers | 22 Aug 1949 | 27 Jan 2001 | Martha Rogers Johnson, wife of Dr. Terry Johnson, died January 27th, 2001, at their home after a lengthy illness. She was born August 22, 1949 to Patsy Sheppard Rogers and Ernest Rogers. She graduated from North Forsyth High School in Winston-Salem in 1968, and from Central Piedmont Community College in 1970 with a degree in Dental Hygiene. Surviving are her two sons, Zachary T. Johnson and Samuel R. Johnson, in addition to her husband and parents. A sister, Mrs. Kevin (Robin) Spainhour of Winston-Salem, NC survives as does her brother, Robert Rogers, his wife Deborah and their son Landon of High Point, NC. Martha Practiced dental hygiene with her husband for 20 years, and was active in many community organizations including First Baptist Church of Sparta, PTO, Alleghany County Band Boosters, Boy Scout Troop 299, and the Second District Dental Society Auxiliary of North Carolina. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. at Grandview Funeral Home in Sparta Tuesday evening, January 30th. The funeral service will be held at First Baptist Church of Sparta at 2 p.m. Wednesday, January 31st, with interment in Sparta Cemetery. Gifts may be made to Hospice of Alleghany County, P.O. Box 1287, Sparta, NC 28675 or the charity of choice. |
| Umberger | JUNE | 27 Jan 2001 | JUNE HAMPTON UMBERGER, age 81 of Wytheville, Virginia, died early Sunday, January 27, 2001 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. she was born in Bluefield, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Robert Kyle & Estalla Udy Hampton. She was a member of the Hold Trinity Lutheran Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Harry Garfield Umberger, Jr. She is survived by: two daughters and sons-in-law – Ann and Sonny Silvers of Vinton, VA and Tess and Buddy Unberger of Forest, VA; a son and daughter-in-law – Gary and Diane Umberger of Wytheville; two sisters – Leona Wyatt of Atlanta, GA and Alma Baumgardner of Richmond, VA; six grandchildren – Jeffrey Umberger, Karen Silvers, Amy Skaff, Andy Silvers, Chip Umberger and Chreyl Alderman; seven great-grandchildren – Sydney Umberger, Logan Skaff, Chelsea Umberger, Haley Alderman, Joshua Alderman, Allison Alderman and Jacob Peyton Umberger; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m., Monday, January 29, 2001 at the Hold Trinity Lutheran Church with Paster Steven Ridenhour officiating. Interment will follow in the St. John’s Lutheran Cemetery. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the charity of one’s choice. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday evening at the Barnett Funeral Home of at the residence of her son Gary Umberger at any time. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Crouse | Roy Lee | 26 Feb 1930 | 29 Jan 2001 | Mr. Roy Lee Crouse, 70, of 587 Napco Road, died at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC on January 29, 2001. He was born on February 26, 1930, in Alleghany County to the late Greek and Gladys Choate Crouse. Mr. Crouse retired from the Dr. Grabow/Sparta Pipe Company and became a full-time dairy farmer until his death. He had special interest in spending time with his granddaughters while riding horses or eating out, attending stock car races and looking at God’s scenic creations. He was preceded in death by one son, Gary Crouse. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Bobbie Jean Maines Crouse of the home; a son and daughter-in-law: Ricky Lee and Joann Crouse of Sparta; two granddaughters: Brenda Crouse and Thalassa Vanhoy both of Sparta; and a sister-in-law: Ennice Monk of Ocala, Fla. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home. Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, February 1, 2001, at 11 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Hobert Dowell and Rev. James Smith officiating. Burial will be in the Crouse Cemetery. Flowers will be appreciated or Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Heart Association, C/O Debbie Williams, P.O. Box 72, Sparta, NC 28675. |
| Parsons | Ruth Alzena | 25 Jun 1926 | 31 Jan 2001 | Ruth Alzena Parsons, 74, of Yadkinville died Wednesday, Jan. 31, 2001, at Britthaven of Wilkesboro. Miss Parsons was born in Ashe County on June 25, 1926, to the late Heg and Vena Miller Parsons and was a member of Obids Baptist Church in Ashe County. She was a secretary at Ferrell Realty Co. in Winston-Salem for 45 years. During her long illness she often expressed her appreciation for the excellent care given her by the physicians, nurses and staff at the WFU/Baptist Medical Center and Paul Sticht Rehabilitation Center. The family wishes to express their thanks to the personnel at Britthaven of Wilkesboro and Hospice of Alexander County for their care-giving services. Also preceding her in death were three sisters and three brothers. Surviving are her son, Barry Parsons of Winston-Salem; two brothers, Jones W. (Paralea) Parsons of China Grove and James F. Parsons of Yadkinville; a sister-in-law, Ella Parsons of Yadkinville; several nieces and nephews, grandnieces and nephews; and many former co-workers and other friends. Funeral services will be at 12:30 p.m. Friday, Feb. 2, at Vogler & Sons Reynolda Road Chapel conducted by her grandnephew, the Rev. Jeffrey Severt. Graveside services will be 3:30 p.m. at Obids Baptist Church, West Jefferson. Assisting Rev. Severt in the graveside service will be the Rev. Tom Graybeal. The family request memorials be made to Obids Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 1325 Old Obids Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694, or to the Hospice of your choice. |
| Holbrook | Wade | 1 Feb 2001 | Mr. Wade Holbrook, age 65, of 137 Jackson Ave., Lexington, NC, died Wednesday (February 2001) in the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. He is survived by his wife: Gloria Holbrook of the home; two sons and daughters-in- law: Wade Ray and Debbie Holbrook, and Dennis James and Tracey Holbrook all of Lexington, NC; one sister: Blanche Murray of Glade Valley, NC; one brother: Paul Holbrook of Lexington, NC; and four grandchildren: Christie, Bryan, Stacey and Josh Holbrook, all of Lexington, NC. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday at 2:00 PM at the Woodruff Primitive Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Church Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the services to lie in state. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Davidson Funeral Home in Lexington, NC. | |
| Staley | Jerry Vernon | 2 Feb 2001 | JERRY VERNON STALEY, age 64 of Wytheville, Virginia, died early Friday, February 2, 2001 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. Mr. Staley was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be remembered as a man of strength. Many will be reminded of him when they see signs he painted during his 35 years as owner and operator of Staley Signs. He used his business to support not only his family, but also his community by volunteering his skills to letter the units of the Wythe County and Rural Retreat Rescue Squads. Those who knew him as a musician will remember his ability to bring rhythm to the dance floor and smiles to the crowd. He showed a passion for music from his first days as a steel guitarist to his final performances with the band “Footloose.” whose members encouraged him to continue to make music in the face of challenge. He was also a member of Corinth Lutheran Church. His gifts of artistic talent, infectious laughter, and quiet generosity made him an asset to the lives of those he touched. He was preceded in death by his parents, Emory and Cecile Copenhaver Staley. He is survived by: his wife – Loe Jean Wright Staley of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law – Ava and Eddie Creger and Joan and “Butch” Quinn, all of Rural Retreat, VA; four granddaughters and spouse – Julie Creger of Winston-Salem, NC, Kelly Ann Creger of Roanoke, VA, Brook and “Dubbs” Reynolds of Max Meadows, VA and Emily Quinn of Rural Retreat, VA; one step-great-grandson also survives. Funeral services will be held 2:00, Sunday, February 4, 2001 at the Corinth Lutheran Church with Pastor Edward Schaack and Vicar Dianna Horton officiating. Entombment will follow in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens Mausoleum in Rural Retreat, Virginia. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials may be made to the Wythe County Rescue Squad, the Rural Retreat Volunteer Emergency Services, or to the Corinth Lutheran Church. the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday evening at the Lindsey Funeral Home or at the residence at any time. Lindsey Funeral Home, Rural Retreat, Virginia, is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Graham | Faye Greer | 4 Feb 2001 | Mrs. Faye Greer Graham, 89, of the Heritage Plantation in Rowan County, formerly of Todd, died Sunday, Feb. 4, 2001, in Rowan County. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001, at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson. Burial will be in the Woodford Cemetery in Todd. Mrs. Graham was born in Ashe County, Feb. 16, 1911, to Walter T. and Emma Toliver Greer. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, Giles Graham, and a son, Earl Graham. She is survived by a daughter, Carole June Greer of Rockwell; a son, James E. Graham of Todd; and a sister, Ardna Oves of Ocean City, N.J. Also surviving are six grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, a great-great-grandson, and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 Tuesday evening and 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday before services at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson. Condolences may be e-mailed to the family at ashelawn@fastransit.net | |
| Dean | Richard Matthew | 5 Feb 2001 | Richard Matthew Dean, age 47, of Pulaski, Virginia died Monday February 5, 2001, at his residence. He was born in Wytheville, the son of the late William Jasper “Jack” and Belver Beatrice Dunford Dean, three sisters, Stella Layford, Elsie Guynn and Maude Caviness. He is survived by: his wife – Hattie Hughes Dean of the home; four daughters – Tracy Gail Dean, Megan Danielle Dean, both of Pulaski, VA, Kristie Lenore Blevins of Bland, VA and Jessica D. Gravley of Wytheville, VA; three grandchildren – Joshua Blevins, Brandon Blevins and Christopher Blevins; five sisters – Helen Blevins of Dublin, VA, Carrie Lee Riggins of Draper, VA, Mary Louise Kennedy of Clarksville, TN, Virigle Mann of Glen Rose, TX, Marie Hill of Pulaski, VA; three brothers – Clifton Dean of Wytheville, VA, Hubert Dean of Gunton Park, Marshall Dean of Wytheville, VA; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 8, 2001, at 1:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel in Wytheville. Interment will follow in the Dean Family Cemetery in Gunton Park. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. or at the residence at any time. | |
| Barker | Guill Martin | 6 Feb 2001 | Guill Martin Barker, Jr., age 73, of Greensboro, North Carolina, died Tuesday, February 6, 2001 in Moses Cone Hospital. He was born in Ivanhoe, Virginia, the son of the late Guill Martin Barker, Sr. and Emma Vaughn Barker. He was a retired accountant and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He is survived by: his wife of 52 years – Doris Crawford Barker; four sisters – Ruby Thomas, Madeline Hodge, Shirley Headspeth all of Greensboro, NC and Opal Jefferson of Rural Hall, NC; three brothers – Saint Barker of Bland, VA, Dean Barker of Max Meadows, VA and Billy Barker of Wytheville, VA; several nieces and nephews also survive. Graveside services and interment will be held Thursday, February 8, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mt. Hope Cemetery, Carroll County with Pastor Donald E. Drake and the Rev. Rance Edwards officiating. American Legion Post # 9 will conduct graveside military rites. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Sutphin | LULA ELLEN | 6 Feb 2001 | LULA ELLEN SUTPHIN, age 79, of Barren Springs, Virginia, died Tuesday, February 6, 2001, in the Birdmont Health Care Center. She was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late Charlie E. and Elsie Alley Sutphin. She was a member of the Barren Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church and was preceded in death by step-mother, Gracie P. Sutphin. She is survived by: a son and daughter-in-law – Edward and Juanita Sutphin; grandchild – Teresa Tilley of Wytheville, VA; two great-grandchildren – Whitney and Dereck Tilley; five sisters – Irene S. Hicks of Draper, VA, Rosa Lee Andrews of Pulaski, VA, Wilma Jones, Mary Nelson, both of San Bernadino, CA, and Christine McCoy of Aldie, VA; three brothers – Thomas G. Sutphin of Draper, VA, Albert C. “John” Sutphin and Henry J. Sutphin, both of Barren Springs, VA; special sister-in-law – Myrtle Sutphin; three special nieces – Karyn Nirshl, Sherry M. Kohrell and Brenda Cook; several other nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Friday, February 9, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at the Barren Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Don Frazier officiating. Interment will follow in the Sutphin Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barren Springs Pentecostal Holiness Church from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Thursday or at the residence of her son Edward Sutphin at any time. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Crigger | Christopher Jackson, Sr. | 7 Feb 2001 | Christopher Jackson Crigger, Sr., age 26, of Max Meadows, Virginia, died Wednesday, February 7, 2001. He was preceded in death by his mother, Vergie Jane Jackson Crigger. He is survived by: his wife, Cindy Crigger of the hoome; a daughter – Kassady Loraine Crigger of the home; a son – Christopher Jackson Crigger, Jr., of the home; his father – James C. “J.C.” Crigger of Max Meadows, VA; three sisters and brothers-in-law – Donna and Danny Dix of Wytheville, VA, Debby and Benny Kincer of Max Meadows, VA, Sue and Truett Hoback of Wytheville, VA; three brothers and sisters-in-law – Jeff and Shelby Crigger, Jimmy and Bonnie Crigger all of Max Meadows, VA and Roger and Elva “Sissy” Crigger of Wytheville, VA; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday, February 10, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel in Wytheville, Virginia. Interment will follow in the Crigger Family Cemetery in Max Meadows. the family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Friday or at the residence of his brother Roger Crigger at any time. In lieu of flowers, those who prefer may make donations to Cindy and the children. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Hicks | Hazel Marie Haga | 7 Feb 2001 | Hazel Marie Haga Hicks, age 77, of Wytheville, died Wednesday, Feb. 7, 2001 in the Birdmont Health Care Center. Mrs. Hicks was born in Whitetop, the daughter of the late John Wesley and Nancy Jane Pennington Haga. She was a member of the West End United Methodist Church and the White Toppers Club. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Hicks. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Sue and Bob Fisher, Wytheville; two grandsons and wives, Darrell and Janie Fisher, and Dwayne and Nicole Fisher; four sisters, Martha Hoosier and Effie Pennington, both of Bastian, Mary Blevins of Chilhowie, and Minnie Thompson of Corine, W.Va.; one brother, Clarence Haga of Bastian; two stepdaughters, Sandy Scalmato of Nevada and Jennifer Pierson of Strongsville, Ohio; three stepsons, Raymond Hicks Jr., Wytheville, Larry Hicks, Comer, Ga., and Timothy Hicks, Maple Heights, Ohio; four great-grandchildren; 12 step-grandchildren; one step-great- grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 9, at 8 p.m. at Barnett”s Funeral Chapel in Wytheville with the Rev. Ann Blair and the Rev. Steve Johnson officiating. Interment will be held in the West End Cemetery today, Feb. 10. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorials be made to the building fund at the West End United Methodist Church, 1030 W.N. Street, Wytheville, VA 24382. Barnett’s Funeral Home in Wytheville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Nichols | Mexa Reeves | 8 Feb 2001 | Mrs. Mexa Reeves Nichols, age 92, a resident of the Sunbridge of Alleghany, Sparta, NC, died Thursday morning, February 8, 2001, in Sunbridge. She was the widow of Robert L. Nichols. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law: JoAnne and Jim Kaltreider of Charlotte, NC; and two grandchildren: Julia Jones of Charlotte, NC and Lisa Stoner of Kansas City, Mo. Graveside services will be conducted Friday, February 9, 2001, at 12:00 PM at the Shiloh Methodist Cemetery. Pastor Susan Sides will officiate. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta is in charge of the Funeral Arrangements. | |
| DeBoard | Clay William | 3 Nov 1907 | 9 Feb 2001 | Clay William DeBoard, age 93, of Sandpoint, Idaho, formerly of Ashe County, died Friday, Feb. 9 Funeral services were held Friday, Feb. 16 at 1 p.m. at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Burial followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family received friends from 7-9 p.m. on Thursday, on Feb. 15 at Badger Funeral Home. Mr. DeBoard was born Nov. 3, 1907 in Ashe County to Cicero and Elizabeth Phillips DeBoard. As a young man in the 1920s and 1930s, Mr. DeBoard spent most of his time as a ranch foreman in Eastern Oregon. He married Lessie Sexton in 1938 and moved to Pennsylvania in 1942. Mr. DeBoard worked on the railroads for many years. He then took a position as lineman for the telephone company until his retirement in 1968. Mr. DeBoard returned to Ashe County in 1987 and remained until 1998. He then lived with both his sons in Florida and Idaho until his death. He is survived by two sons: Phillip DeBoard of Sandpoint, Idaho and Michael DeBoard of Florida; and two grandsons, Michael and Mason DeBoard. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Mellow | Joseph Anthony | 9 Feb 2001 | Joseph Anthony Mellow, M.D. of Roaring Gap, NC, died on February 9, 2001, husband of Suzanne R. Mellow. He was born in Mayfield, Pennsylvania, a town 10 miles north of Scranton, Pa. on May 5, 1912. His parents were Orazio Meliado and Mary Caracciolo. Surviving brothers and spouses: Dr. Emil Mellow and Inez Mellow of Satellite Beach, Fla.; Anthony and Eleanor Mellow of Peckville, Pa.; one sister, Mrs. Catherine and deceased brother-in-law: Louis Alimenti of Old Forge, Pa. and a sister- in-law: Helen Mellow of Melbourne, Florida; sister-in-law: Vivienne Fulford of Fairfax Station, Va.; and a brother-in-law: Lewis Tricarick of Troy, New York; sister and brother-in-law: Dr. Lee and Carole Janizcek; step-mother: Irene Varano of Wynnewood, Pa.; step-brother: Peter and wife, Gloria Taraborelli, and step-brother, Robert Taraborelli of Wynnewood, Pa. His first wife, Muriel and two brothers, Dominick and Frank and son-in-law, John Tramontano preceded him in death. Children: Mrs. Mary Louise Tramontano of Erie, Pa., Joanne and husband, Al Jacovec of Winston-Salem; Joseph Mellow, Jr. and wife Donna of Pinnacle, NC; grandchildren: John, Craig, Tracy, Suzanne, Laura, Brittany and Carson; and great-grandchildren: Chelsey, Jarred and Carly. Dr. Mellow graduated from Fordham University in 1934, and New York Medical College in 1938. Prior to World War II, Dr. Mellow interned at Yonkers General Hospital and was a resident at Flower Fifth Avenue Hospital, Mineola, N.Y. and Metropolitan Hospital in New York City, specializing in OB-Gyn. In 1940, Dr. Mellow married Muriel Tricarick and lived in Port Washington, New York where he began his practice until the beginning of World War II. In 1942, Dr. Mellow sailed from Charleston, S.C. to the island of Bora-Bora where he was stationed until 1944. From 1947 until 1973, as a Board Certified OB-Gyn Specialist, he served in many capacities of leadership including chief of staff and chief of Ob-Gyn department at Nassau County Medical Center in Manhasset, N.Y. Dr. Mellow was also on the staff of the North Shore University Hospital and St. Frances Hospital, both in Manhasset. Dr. Mellow was a Fellow of The American College of Surgeons (FACS) and The American Medical Association (AMA). He was a member emeritus of the Alumni Association of New York Medical College. While in Port Washington, N.Y. he was a member of St. Peter’s Catholic Church, and an active member and avid golfer of the North Hempstead Country Club, and a member of the Long Island Pigeon Association. In 1973, Dr. Mellow married Suzanne R. Varano and resided in the golf resort complex of High Meadows in Roaring Gap, NC. From 1974-79, he had a private medical practice in Elkin and was on the staff of the Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital. In 1979, Dr. Mellow retired but continued to serve the local community in various ways. Along with his friend of 60 years, Dr. Joseph Teta, he assisted the Alleghany County Schools as a sports physician. He served as the doctor for the Cherry Lane Volunteer Fire Department. Being a great enthusiast for the game of golf, he was active in the High Meadows Men’s Golf association and served as co-chairman for the handicap committee. As a member of St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church in Sparta, he served as chairman of the Parish Council. For over fifty years, Dr. Mellow belonged to the Veterans of Foreign Wars Legion in New York and continued to be active in the Sparta, NC Post of # 7034 as health prevailed. In lieu of flowers: Memorials may be made to the Alleghany Educational Foundation, C/O Lib Goodman, P.O. Box 38, Sparta, NC 28675 so that the Dr. Joseph A. Mellow scholarship may be established for a student entering the medical profession or to St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church, Highland Dr., Sparta, NC 28675. Funeral Services will be held Tuesday, February 13, 2001, at St. Frances of Rome Catholic Church, Sparta, NC. Viewing at 9 a.m. and Mass of the Resurrection at 10 a.m. Burial will be in the Antioch Methodist Church in Roaring Gap, immediately following the mass with Military Rites by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta is in charge of the Funeral Arrangements. | |
| Epperly | QUINCY DAVID | 3 Mar 1913 | 10 Feb 2001 | QUINCY DAVID EPPERLY PASO ROBLES, CA- A memorial service was held for Quincy David Epperly Saturday, February 10, 2001. Epperly, 87, passed away at home in Paso Robles, California on January 7. He was born March 3, 1913, in Floyd, VA to John Wesley and Iowa Dehart Epperly. Survivors include: sons, John Edwin and David Elliott; daughter-in-law, Lynne Ann; granddaughters, Christie Lynne, Nicole Lynne, all of Southern California; sisters, India Harris of Roanoke, Ocie Ratliff and Geneva Harris of Floyd, VA; numerous nieces and nephews. After completing a correspondence course in “Theory of Aircraft Construction,” Quin moved to Southern California in 1940 to work for Lockheed and Pacific Airmotive. During the war, he joined the Coast Guard reserve to spend evenings after-work on watch at the Wilmington Coast Guard Patrol Base. In the late 40”s, he went to work for Frank Kurtis building racing car bodies; this led to a life-long career in the racing business. During the mid 50”s Quin opened his own shop where he designed and built many top finishing Indy roadsters. He also built the body for the first “Spirit of America” land speed record car with the operation running out of his shop in Gardena California. For the past 30 years he repaired both current and historical (old junk) racing engine blocks from the world over. His last major project was to complete the body restoration of his own Demler Special #99 in 1998. The Demler car had finished second in the 1958 Indianapolis 500. Quin was an Indy 500 Old Timers member and past President of the Gardena Rotary club. Quincy will be missed by the many friends he made everywhere he went in life. A Celebration of that Life was held at The Temple, 320 Sherwood in Paso Robles California at 2:00 p.m. |
| Campbell | Ada Mae | 11 Feb 2001 | Ada Mae Campbell, age 82, of Castelton Road, Max Meadows, Virginia, died Sunday, February 11, 2001 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was born in Carroll County, the daughter of the late William and Nettie Jones Campbell. She was a member of Pickett’s Chapel Church of God and was preceded in death by her husband, James W. Davis. She is survived by: niece and husband – betty Jean and Elmer “Matt” Riggins of Rt. 2, Max Meadows, VA; nephew and wife – Perry Lee and Janie Graham of Wytheville, VA; several great-nieces and great-nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 13, 2001 at 8:00 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Chapel. A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Charity Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Reese Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Tuesday. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Darnell | Harold Lee | 12 Feb 2001 | Harold Lee Darnell, age 49, of 444 Missy Circle, Concord, NC, died Monday, February 12, 2001, at the North East Medical Center in Concord, NC. He is survived by two daughters: Crimson Darnell Corene and Amber Lee Darnell Michele both of Charlotte, NC; his parents: Worth and Faye Jenkins Darnell of Charlotte, NC; three brothers: Donnie Ray Darnell of Miami, Fla., Thomas Virgil Darnell and Timothy Estel Darnell both of Charlotte, NC; and one sister: Linda Faye Christie of Sanford, Fla. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, February 15, 2001, at 2:00 P.M. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Cranberry Cemetery. Rev. Russell Mabe and Rev. Roy Wyatt will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Parsons | Walter Thomas | 12 Feb 2001 | Walter Thomas (Tom) Parsons, age 65, of 3555 Highway 21 North, Sparta, NC, died Monday, February 12, 2001, at his home. He is survived by his wife: Eva Edwards Parsons of the home; one daughter and son-in-law: Carol and Jimmy Johnson of Sparta, NC; one granddaughter: Sarah Johnson of Sparta, NC; a step-son: Alton Brooks of Piney Creek, NC; step-mother: Veatrice Parsons of North Wilkesboro, NC; two sisters: Carolyn Parsons of Winston-Salem, NC and Judy Parsons of North Wilkesboro, NC; four brothers: Billy Joe Parsons and Jack Parsons both of North Wilkesboro, NC, Jerry Parsons of Winston-Salem, NC and Glenn Parsons of Charlottesville, Va.; Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, February 14, 2001, at 11:00 A.M. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Chestnut Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. Elder Don Richardson and Dr. Jim Pollard will officiate. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home however, friends may call at the home at any time. Flowers will be appreciated or Memorial Contributions may be made to the Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. Box 1287, Sparta, NC 28675. | |
| Sturgill | Dallas | 15 Sep 1933 | 14 Feb 2001 | Dallas Sturgill, age 67, of West Jefferson, died Wednesday, February 14 at Lakeland Regional Hospital in Florida. Funeral Services were held Monday, Feb 19 at 2 p.m. at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Billy Joe Blevins and Wallace Turney officiated. Burial followed in the Smethport Cemetery. The family received friends from 7 – 9 p.m. Feb 18 at the funeral home. Mr. Sturgill was born in Ashe County to Arthur and Ella Barker Sturgill. He was a Christmas Tree Grower. He is survived by his wife, Dot Weaver Sturgill, of the home; three sons, Charles Sturgill, of West Jefferson, Van Sturgill, of King, and Rodney Sturgill of Jefferson; two daughters, Linda Willard, of Atlanta, Ga. and Lavonne Gentry, of Maine; a brother, Arvil Sturgill, of West Jefferson; a sister, Doris Lewis, of Forest Hill, Md.; five grandchildren; one great grandchild; several nieces and nephews. Flowers are accepted or memorials may be made to Smethport Cemetery, c/o Bruch Caudill, 141 Cherry Ridge Road, Jefferson, NC 28640. Condolences may be sent to the family via the website: www.boonefuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Stroupe | Minnie | 15 Feb 2001 | MINNIE JACKSON STROUPE, age 82 of Route 3, Wytheville, Virginia, the Cripple Creek Community, died Thursday, February 15, 2001 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late Joseph Samuel and Macie Clyde Mucsey Jackson. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Raymond Stroupe and a daughter Linda Stroupe Baumgardner and several brothers and sisters. She is sruvived by: two sons – Charles Wayne Stroupe and Gary Lee Stroupe, both of Route 3, Wytheville, VA; a sister – Elizabeth Jackson Jenkins of Richmond, VA; three brothers – Samuel Jackson of Woodlawn, VA, Dallas Jackson of Wytheville, VA and Munsey Jackson of Pulaski. Special friend – Tim Corvin of Crockett; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 18, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Richard Collins officiating. Entombment will follow in Rosewood Memorial Gardens, Rural Retreat, Virginia. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Saturday or at the home at any time. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Shepherd | Alta Mae | 5 May 1914 | 17 Feb 2001 | Mrs. Alta Mae Borresen Shepherd, age 86, of West Jefferson died Saturday evening, Feb 17 at Segraves Nursing Care Center. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Feb 20 at 2 p.m. at Fletcher Memorial Baptist Church. Rev. Jeff Vogler officiated. Burial followed in the Transou United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family received friends from 7-9 p.m. on Monday, Feb 19 at Boone Family Funeral Home. Mrs. Shepherd was born in St. Anthony, Idaho, on Tuesday, May 5, 1914 to Phillip and Cleo Swinson Borresen. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents; and her husband, Walter Thomas Shepherd. She is survived by two sons, Conley Shepherd, of West Jefferson and Clifford Shepherd, of Winston Salem; two daughters, Alice Poe of Jefferson and Donna Mae Cameron of Huntersville; a sister, Mary Winters of St. Anthony, Idaho; eight grandchildren; eleven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Segraves Nursing Care Center, 200 Hospital Avenue, Jefferson, NC 28640. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.boonefuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of these arrangements. |
| Riley | Ruby Gertrude | 30 Jul 1914 | 17 Feb 2001 | Mrs. Ruby Gertrude Mahala Riley, age 86, of the Ashe Living Center in Jefferson died Saturday, Feb 17 at the Ashe Living Center. Funeral Services were held Wednesday, Feb 21 at 2 p.m. at the Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson. Rev. Reeves Jones officiated. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens in Jefferson. Mrs. Riley was born in Ashe County, on July 30, 1914 to the late Thomas Robert and Nora Allen Mahala. She was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Riley; two brothers, Edgar Mahala and Moton Mahala; and two sisters Amalee Pope and Encie Mahala. She is survived by one sister, Vergie Mahala of Creston; one brother, Leonard Mahala of Jefferson; and several nieces and nephews. Condolences may be emailed to the family at ashelawn@fastransit.net. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Gentry | Geraldine McMeil | 5 Jul 1922 | 17 Feb 2001 | Mrs. Geraldine McNeil Gentry, age 78, of West Jefferson died Saturday morning, Feb. 17, at Watauga Medical Center after eight months of declining health. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 19 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church. Rev. Kermit Dancy and Rev. Ted Reynolds officiated. Interment followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens in Jefferson. Mrs. Gentry was born July 5, 1922 to Allen Jones and Netie Brown McNeil. She was an active member of Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church and was named Woman of the Year, Aug. 4, 1996 by the women of the church. She was preceded in death by her parents; and three brothers: Donald, Dempsie and Johnny McNeil. She is survived by her husband of 60 years, John G. Gentry of West Jefferson; four daughters and son-in-laws: Mrs. Carl (Ann) Hendrix of Lake Tolaway; Mrs. Jerry (Sanda) McNeil of Piedmont, S.C., Mrs. Robert (Kathy) McNeil of Lake Murray, S.C. and Mrs. Mike (Karen) Sheets of Piedmont, S.C.; five grandsons; Chris, Greg, Michael and Scott McNeil and Robbie Hendrix; five great-grandchildren: Brett, Ashley, Kaitlin, Kyle and Justin McNeil; and two sisters, Mrs. Mary Welher and Mrs. Kay Price of West Jefferson Memorials may be made to Mt. Jefferson Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 782, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or to the New Bus Fund, Bethesda United Methodist Church, 516 Piedmont Rd. Easley, S.C. 29642. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of these arrangements. |
| Jones | Josie Margaret | 17 Feb 2001 | Josie Margaret Taylor Jones, age 91, a resident of Birdmont Health Care Center, formerly of the Esast Piney Community, died Saturday, February 17, 2001. She was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late Andrew and Evelyn Stoots Taylor. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mitchell Jones, three daughters, Ruby, Pauline and Matty Jones and two sons, James and Delmar Jones. She is survived by: a daughter – Shelvey Jones of Ivanhoe Road, Max Meadows; six special grandchildren – Jimmy and Treva Jones, Ronnie and Kathy Hudson, all of Max Meadows, Rodney Hudson of Falls Church, VA, Tina and Chuck Lewis of Foxfire Road, Max Meadows, Ricky Collins, Kenny and Regina Collins, all of Max Meadows; half sister – Ethel Pennington of Beckley, West Virginia; seven other grandchildren and several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 20, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Reese Funeral Home at 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Monday or at the home of Tina and Chuck Lewis at any time. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Lewis | Lura “Opal” | 17 Feb 2001 | 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. | |
| Shupe | David Young | 17 Feb 2001 | David Young Shupe, age 55, of Chilhowie, died Saturday, Feb 17, 2001 in Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol. Mr. Shupe was the owner of Chilhowie Cab Company. Surviving are his wife, Janetta Richardson Shupe; one daughter, Teresa Hayes, Broadford; his father and mother, Henry and Nerva Davis Shupe, Chilhowie; four sisters, Elizabeth Komives, Bradenton, Fla., Sue Farmer, Roanoke, Helen Ring and Melba Shupe, both of Chilhowie; three grandchildren, Mathew, Shannon and Ashley Hayes. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Feb 20, at 11 a.m. in Grosses Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Lloyd L. Sheets officiating. Burial was in the church cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Pruitt | Edna Blanche | 14 Aug 1925 | 18 Feb 2001 | Mrs. Edna Blanche Eastridge Pruitt, age 75, of Jefferson died Sunday, Feb.18 at the Watauga Medical Center. Memorial services were held Saturday, Feb. 24 at 2 p.m. at Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church. Rev. Jay Jones officiated. Mrs. Pruitt was born Aug. 14, 1925 in Ashe County to R.J. and Ida Phillips Eastridge. She is survived by her husband, Squire Pruitt; one son, Odie Pruitt of Deleware; one daughter, Phyllis Pruitt of Alaska; one brother, Joe Eastridge of Delaware; and one sister, Reba Barnes of Hickory. Memorials may be made to Mt. Jefferson Baptist Church Building Fund, 1957 US Hwy. 221 N., PO Box 388, Jefferson, NC 28640 Badger Funeral Home was in charge of these arrangements. |
| Aker | Earl Jackson | 18 Feb 2001 | Earl Jackson Aker, age 95 of Route 3, Wytheville, Virginia, the Piney Community, died Sunday, February 18, 2001 in Edgemont. He was born in Wythe County, the son of the late James W. and Paige Frye Aker. He was retired from the New Jersey Zinc Company a US Army veteran of World War II. Mr Aker was a faithful member of Mt. Zion United Methodist Church since the 1930’s where he served as superintendent, trustee, chairman of board and song leader. He was preceded in death by three sisters O. Zelma Jones, Mabel Porter and Nannie Shipwash, and two brothers – Sam and Luther Aker. He is survived by: a brother – Dennis Aker of Rout 3, Wytheville; fifteen nieces and nephews – Paige Younger, Beulah Spraker, Dorothy Poole, Pauline Williams, Ray Porter, Mildred Mabe, Peggy Stone, Joyce Dickson, John Porter, Edsel Jones, Sherry Geiger, Joe Aker, Judy Groff, Janey Allen, Susan Wright; sister-in-law – Irene Matthews of Route 3, Wytheville. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 21, 2001, at 2:00 p.m. at the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joe Carrico officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. The body will be taken to the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church where the family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Tuesday or at the residence of Beulah Spraker at any time. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Mt. Zion building fund. Burnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Aker | Vance Sherrill “Hap” | 18 Feb 2001 | Vance Sherrill (Hap) Aker, age 77, of Radford, died Thursday, May 13, 1999 in the Pulaski Community Hospital. Mr. Aker was born Jan. 20, 1922 in Smyth County, the son of the late Wilburn W. and Mary Goodpasture Aker. He was a retired employee of N&W Railway with 37 years of service and was a veteran of World War II having served in the U.S. Army in the European Theater. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a daughter, Lana Aker Smith, and a sister, Mildred Dority. Surviving are his wife, Ruth Campbell Aker; one daughter and son-in-law, Sharon and Carl Duncan of Radford; two sons and daughter-in-law, Donald R. and Anne Aker of Roanoke, and Michael Aker of Radford; one brother, Robert D. Aker of Pulaski; one sister, Mamie Scott, Marion; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, May 16, at 2 p.m. at the Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with the Rev. Arthur Harris and the Rev. Ronald Duncan officiating. Burial followed in Sunrise Burial Park in Radford where members of VFW Post #776 of Radford conducted military graveside rites. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society. Seaver-Sanders & Mullins Funeral Home in Radford was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Stierwalt | Charles Franklin | 27 Sep 1915 | 19 Feb 2001 | Charles Franklin Stierwalt, age 85, of Ocala, Fla., formerly of West Jefferson, died Tuesday, Feb 20, in Ocala, Fla. Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb 25 at 3 p.m. at Bethany United Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Lewis Poag. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends from 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb 24 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson. Mr. Stierwalt was born in Washington County, Iowa, on Sept 27, 1915, to Charles Franklin Stierwalt, Sr. and Ethel Verne Ashby Stierwalt. He was employed by the United States Government, Department of Defense as an industrial property manager for over 30 years. He was an Army Air Corps veteran of World War II. Mr. Stierwalt was a member and past president of the National Association (Chapter 800) of Retired Federal Employees, NARFE; and the National Railway Historical Society. He was a member and past president of the Jefferson”s Rotary Club and recognized by Rotary International as a Paul Harris Fellow. In 1972, he became a member of Bethany United Methodist Church and was later president of the Bethany Men”s Club. In 1992, he became an affiliate member of Ocala West United Methodist Church. Mr. Stierwalt is survived by his wife, Alliene “Vicky” Stierwalt; two sons, Gerald Stierwalt of Charlotte and Harold Stierwalt of Roaring River; one daughter, Carolyn J. Thompson of Kansas City, Kan.; and four grandchildren, Christopher T. Stierwalt of Charlotte, Victoria, Rebeka and Amanda Thompson of Kansas City, Kan. Condolences may be sent to the family at ashelawn@fastransit.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson was in charge of arrangements. |
| Poole | Sadie | 19 Feb 2001 | Mrs. Sadie Crouse Poole, age 85, of 19 Carson Blvd, Sparta, NC, died Monday, February 19, 2001, at her home. She was the widow of Reid Clifton Poole. She is survived by one son: Dale Poole of Sparta, NC; one daughter and son-in-law: Gail and Ron Fannon of Boone, NC; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one brother: and Earl Crouse of Filer, Idaho. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, February 21, 2001, at 11:00 A.M. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with the Elder Earl Baker officiating. Burial will follow in the Sparta Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Goodman | William H. “Bill” | 27 Jun 1915 | 20 Feb 2001 | William H. “Bill” Goodman, 85, of Clearwater, Fla., died Tuesday, Feb. 20, 2001, in Palm Harbor, Fla. He was born June 27, 1915, in Ashe County to the late Lee and Beulah Holeman Goodman. He moved to Florida from Mount Airy in 1983 and retired after 30 years with the U.S. State Department in Washington, D.C., where as assistant secretary of communications he chaired an interagency committee to rewrite national policy on communications security and was a member of the U.S. delegation to SALT IV in Vienna. He was the co-author of several technical and operational manuals. He was an Army veteran of World War II and graduated from Appalachian State University in 1938. He was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church of Annandale, Va., and attended Harborside Christian Church of Safety Harbor, Fla. Survivors include his wife, Elsie S. Goodman, of Clearwater; two daughters, Janice (Bunny) Vaughn of Tarpon Springs, Fla., and Barbara Koch of Santa Maria, Calif.; one son, William “Bill” Goodman of Westfield; one sister, Mary Jo Hoosier of Todd; one brother, Lowell Goodman of Memphis, Tenn.; and two grandsons. Funeral services will be held at 11 a. m. Monday, Feb. 26, at Howell Funeral Chapel of Pilot Mountain, conducted by the Rev. Ricky Rogers. Interment will follow at Brown Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery, Westfield, with military honors by VFW Post 9436 of Pilot Mountain. The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. today, Feb. 25, at Howell Funeral Home of Pilot Mountain. Flowers will be accepted or donations or memorials made to Brown Mountain Baptist Church, c/o Gail Durham, 1535 Pilot-Westfield Road. Pilot Mountain, NC 27041, or to Missionary Ventures- A.R.M., P.O. Box 593550, Orlando, FL 32859-3550. |
| Atwood | Elgin | 20 Feb 2001 | Mr. Elgin Atwood, age 70, of 380 Duncan Ridge Road, Sparta, died Tuesday evening, February 20, 2001, at his home. He is survived by his wife: Lillie Cox Atwood of the home; two daughters and sons-in-law: Betty and Bobby Maines of Sparta, and Dianne and Rick Proffit of Laurel Springs; four grandchildren: Mitch Atwood of Greensboro, Hunter Maines of Sparta, Brian Proffit of Tennessee and Brooke Proffit of Chapel Hill, NC; one brother: Kenneth Atwood of Hillsville, Va.; one sister: Myrtle Michael of Maryland; and mother-in-law: Kate Cox of Sparta. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon, February 22, 2001, at 2:00 p.m. at the Pleasant Home 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. Elder Dale Greene and Elder Dan Edwards will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening, February 21, 2001, at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers are appreciated or memorial may be made to Hospice of Alleghany P.O. Box 1287, Sparta, NC 28675 or to the Pleasant Home Union Baptist Church, C/O Rex Todd, 1538 Pleasant Home Road, Sparta, NC 28675. | |
| Lambert | Alice Martha | 20 Feb 2001 | Ms. Alice Martha Lambert, 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. | |
| Wood | Ruby Mae | 4 May 1934 | 21 Feb 2001 | Mrs. Ruby Mae Calhoun Wood, age 66, of Creston died Wednesday evening, Feb 21 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held Sunday, Feb 25 at 2 p.m. at Big Springs Baptist Church. Rev. Junior Miller and Rev. J.B. Ham officiated. Burial followed in the Calhoun Cemetery. The family received friends from 7-9 p.m. on Saturday, Feb 24 at Boone Family Funeral Home. Mrs. Wood was born Friday, May 4, 1934, to Raymond and Ruth Welch Calhoun. She was a seamstress for Sara Lee Knit Products in Jefferson. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Ray Calhoun; and her husband, Vaughn Wood. She is survived by her sister, Marie Hoosier, of Creston; and several nieces and nephews. |
| Crawford | James Edward, Jr. “Ed” | 22 Feb 2001 | James Edward “Ed” Crawford, Jr., age 53 of Austinville, Virginia died Thursday, February 22, 2001. He was born in Wythe County, the son of the late Walter Foye Crawford, Sr. and Zora Padgett Crawford. He was a U.S. Army veteran of Viet Nam and was preceded in death by two brothers, George William and Charlie Lee Crawford. He is survived by his wife, Thelma Crockett Crawford; three daughters and husbands – Lesa Crawford and Hank of Barren Springs, Jan and Mike McCort of Colorado, Vicky and Tim Spencer of Max Meadows; son – James E. Crawford, Jr. and Ann of Pulaski; eight grandchildren – Ashley Crawford, T.J. Spencer, Mathew, Joshua and Amanda Gleason, Cody Courtney and Blake McCort, six sisters and husband – Ruth and Nat Davidson of West Virginia , Janet and Ronald McDaniel of Route 3, Wytheville, Veda Crawford of Barren Springs, Sharon and Danny Dalton of Pulaski, Brenda Coleman of Route 3, Wytheville, Rachel and Greg Vanover of Marion; six brothers and wives – Walter Foye, Jr. and Patricia Crawford of Ohio, Roy and Linda Crawford of BArren Springs, Roy and Linda Crawford of Barren Springs, Joe and Vonnie Crawford of Max Meadows, Curtis and Cheryl Crawford of Barren Springs, Terry and Ann Crawford of Piney; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Monday, February 26, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at Glenwood United Methodist Church with te Rev. Owen Moore officiating. Interment will follow in the Crawford Cemetery. The body will be taken to the Glenwood United Methodist Church where the family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sunday or at the residence at any time. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Johnson | Mary Geneva McGrady | 3 Sep 1943 | 23 Feb 2001 | Mary Geneva McGrady Johnson, age 57, of Marion and formerly of Rugby, passed away Friday, Feb. 23, 2001 at Alleghany Memorial Hospital, Sparta, N.C. Mrs. Johnson was born Sept. 3, 1943 to Robert Oscar and Mae Davis McGrady. Surviving are her mother, Mae McGrady, Mouth of Wilson; two sisters, Louise McGrady, Independence and Ruth McGrady, Mouth of Wilson; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Richard and Pat McGrady, Mouth of Wilson and Kyle and Mary Lou McGrady, Rural Retreat; seven nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, Feb. 26 at 2 p.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel, Independence with interment in Corinth Cemetery, Rugby. Rev. Mike Sage and Rev. Douglas Halsey officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the America Cancer Society, c/o Abigail Boyer, 403 Churchview Lane, Fries, VA 24330. Reins-Sturdivant Fueral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Caudill | Willard “Bill” | 23 Feb 2001 | Willard (Bill) Caudill, age 73, of 335 Ballpark Rd., Sparta, NC., died Friday evening, February 23, 2001, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. He is survived by three brothers: Haywood and Henry Caudill of Laurel Springs, NC and Tom Caudill of Wilkesboro, NC. Funeral services will be conducted Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Landmark UnionBaptist Church with burial in the Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral services at the church. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home of Sparta is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Stoots | Ernest Curtis | 23 Feb 2001 | REV. ERNEST CURTIS STOOTS, age 57, of Max Meadows, Virginia died Friday, February 23, 2001 in the V.A. Hospital in Salem, Virginia. He was born in Wythe County the son of the late Walter Lee and Nina Ayers Stoots. He was the founder and operator of Max Meadows Food Bank, which is the 4th largest in Virginia, serving 600 families per month. He started seven churches while performing his evangelistic work. He was a member of the Max Meadows Pentecostal Holiness Church and has served in the U.S. Army. He was preceded in death by two sisters, Mildred Stoots and Mary Sapp and three brothers, Gilmer, Dewey and Sammy Stoots. He is survived by his wife – Loraine Porter Stoots of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law – Pam and Greg White of Macon, GA; Angie and Johnny Gillespie of Pulaski, VA; Amy and Curtis Spurlock of Max Meadows, VA; a son and daughter-in-law – C.W. and Cecilia Stoots of Hickory, NC; five grandchildren – Thomas Gillespie, Christopher White, Jeremiah White, Jacob Curtis White and Caleb Stoots; a god daughter – Wendy Fiebig of Wytheville, VA; a god grandson – Noah Wurth; two sisters – Ethel Malone of Gordonsville, TN, Sue Bilbrey of Max Meadows, VA; a brother – Lawrence “Red” Stoots of Max Meadows, VA; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Sunday, February 25, 2001 at 2:30 p.m. at the Draper Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Dallas Jewell, the Rev. Bobby Lewis and the Rev. Bill Dale officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Saturday or at the residence at any time. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Max Meadows Food Bank. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Haga | Edith Price | 23 Sep 1916 | 24 Feb 2001 | Edith Price Haga, age 84, widow of Joseph Cebert Haga, died Saturday, Feb. 24, 2001 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Haga was a member of the Cedar Bluff Baptist Church and was born in Grayson County Sept. 23, 1916. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ambrose and Lelia Price; two brothers, Ray Price and Daniel Price, and one sister, Ruby Williams. Survivors are a daughter and son-in-law, Margaret and Joseph Hall, Marion; three grandchildren, Beverly Duke and husband Gregg, Raleigh, N.C.; Ginger Fabrizio and husband Paul, Abilene, Texas; Joseph Hall, Jr. and wife Cindy, Short Gap, W.Va.; five great- grandchildren, Ashley Byrd, Reece Byrd; Robert Fabrizio, Juliana Fabrizio and Alexander Hall; three sisters, Amelia Cornett, Independence; Jewel Robertson, Marion; Virginia and Carole Irvin, Sugar Grove. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 26 at 7:30 p.m. at Cedar Bluff Baptist Church in Atkins with Rev. Eddie Beck officiating. Graveside services were held Tuesday, Feb. 27 at 11 a.m. at Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. |
| Greever | Margaret Becker | 25 Feb 2001 | Margaret Becker Greever, age 72, of Rural retreat, Virginia passed away Sunday February 25, 2001. She was born in Bluefield, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Benjamin Ashinghurst and Nell Suiter Becker. Mrs. Greever was an active member of the Mountain View Cemetery Association where she was treasurer for a number of years. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Harvey Greever. She is survived by: three daughters – Ellen M. Lucas and husband Ken, of Richmond, VA, Beth M. Briscoe and husband Greg, of Los Angeles, CA, and Lisa Miller and her partner Martha Bryant of Lake Monticello, Virginia; one son – Charles B. (Chuck) Miller and wife Kathy of Crockett, VA; six grandchildren – Amy Miller Collins and husband Jamie of Rural Retreat, VA, Kelly Miller of Crockett, VA, Kenny Lucas and Michael Lucas, both of Richmond, VA, and Michael Briscoe of Los Angeles, CA.Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at the Grace Lutheran Church in Rural Retreat with Pastor Joe Shumate officiating. Interment will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Mountain View Cemetery Association or to the Grace Lutheran Church.The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 Tuesday evening at the Lindsey Funeral Home or at the residence at any time. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat, Virginia is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Sutherland | Sandra Jean | 15 Nov 1949 | 26 Feb 2001 | Sandra Jean Sutherland, 51, of Galax, died Monday, Feb 26, 2001, at Wythe County. She was born Nov 15, 1949, in Galax to John W. and Josephine Kirby Sutherland. Survivors include her father, John W. Sutherland of Galax; a sister, Maryann S. Robinson of Fairfax; a brother, John E. Sutherland of Arlington; one niece; and one nephew. A memorial service was held Wednesday at Galax Presbyterian Church with Dr. Thomas Whartenby officiating. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Umberger | Virgie Ellen | 26 Feb 2001 | VIRGIE ELLEN FISHER UMBERGER, age 86, of the Huddle Community, passed away Monday, February 26, 2001 in Edgemont. She was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late Charles K. and Leora Collins Fisher. She was a life member of Huddle Memorial United Methodist Church and a member of the United Methodist Women. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Andrew Umberger and a brother Clyde Fisher. She is survived by: a daughter, Donna Umberger of the Huddle Community; two sons and daughters-in-law – Charles L. and Barbara Umberger, James A. “Jimmy” and Kathleen Umberger all of the Huddle Community; two sisters – Lettie Groseclose of the Huddle Community and Ollie Kincer of Wytheville; one brother – Robert “Bob” Fisher of the Huddle Community; twelve grandchildren and fifteen great-grandchildren also survive. A celebration of life service will be held Wednesday, February 28, 2001 at 8:00 p.m. at Huddle Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. Joe Carrico and the Rev. Jeff Callahan officiating. The family will receive friends at the Huddle Memorial Church Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. until service time. A graveside service will be held Thursday, March 1, 2001 at 1:00 p.m. at the Davis Cemetery. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Edwards | Mollie | 21 Aug 1902 | 27 Feb 2001 | Mollie Edwards, 98, of Woodlawn, died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2001, at Waddell Nursing Home. She was the widow of Bruce C. Edwards. She was born Aug. 21, 1902, in Carroll County to John Wesley and Lillie Maude Rakes Edwards. Survivors include a son, Oren C. Edwards of Galax; two sisters, Ethel Smith of Woodlawn and Ila Carico of Galax; a grandson; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Thursday at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home with burial in the Mount Lebanon Cemetery. The Rev. Mark Kilbourne officiated. |
| Hoosier | Pearl Oliver | 24 Mar 1910 | 27 Feb 2001 | Mrs. Pearl Oliver Hoosier, age 90, of West Jefferson, died Tuesday morning, Feb. 27 at Segraves Nursing Care Center. Mrs. Hoosier was remembered at funeral services held March 3 at 11 a.m. at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Darrel Graybeal and Rev. Ken Furches officiated. Burial followed in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family received friends from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Friday, March 2, at the funeral home. Mrs. Hoosier was born in Ashe County on March 24, 1910 to JE Oliver and Vista Graybeal Oliver. She was a homemaker. Her parents and her husband, Milliard Hoosier, preceded her in death. She is survived by a daughter, Ann Patrick, of North Wilkesboro; one brother, Joe Oliver; three sisters, Doris Oliver, of West Jefferson, Mae Oliver, of Hickory and Josephine Barlowe, of Downington, Pa; four grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Boone Family Funeral Home (www.boonefuneralhome.com) was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Young | Armond Darrell | 24 Jan 1917 | 27 Feb 2001 | Mr. Armond Darrell Young, age 84, of Grassy Creek died Tuesday, Feb. 27, at his residence. Funeral services were held Friday, March 2, at 2 p.m. at the Pleasant Home Baptist Church with Rev. Julian Owen, Rev. David Testerman and Rev. Rick Cornejo officiating. Burial followed in the Waddell Cemetery in Grassy Creek with masonic rites. The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 29 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson. Mr. Young was born in Ashe County on Jan. 24, 1917 to the late Irvin Ruben and Mary Alice Waddell Young. He was a veteran of the US Army during World War II, past master of Mouth of Wilson Masonic Lodge number 223, and a member for 47 years. Since 1940, he was a member of Pleasant Home Baptist Church in Grassy Creek. He is survived by his wife, Beatrice Decker Young; two sons, Jerry Young of Crumpler and Kenneth Young of Grassy Creek; three daughters, Freda Porter of West Jefferson, Sandra Young and Debra Roten, both of Crumpler; one brother, Stanley Young of Grassy Creek; one sister, Pauline Walters of Grassy Creek; 12 grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, six step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Weaver | Robert Gordon | 29 Apr 1937 | 27 Feb 2001 | Robert Gordon Weaver, age 63, of West Jefferson died Tuesday, Feb 27 at his home. Funeral services were held Wednesday, Feb 28 at 2 p.m. at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Johnny Goodman officiated. Burial followed in the Smethport Cemetery. Mr. Weaver was born on April 29, 1937 in Ashe County to Hiram and Virginia Lewis Weaver. Mr. Weaver is survived by his wife, Jewel Holman Weaver; one son, Samuel Weaver; his mother, Virginia Weaver; one sister, Rosa Lee Ashley and one grandchild, all of West Jefferson. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Crockett | Martha “Louise” | 27 Feb 2001 | Martha “Louise” Crockett, 88, of Cripple Creek, died Tuesday, Feb. 27, 2001, at Wythe County Community Hospital. She was born in Cripple Creek to William Bayse Littreal and Edith Kirby Littreal. She was the widow of Clate Crockett. Survivors include her seven children, four daughters-in-law and four sons-in-law, Bonnie and Julian Holbrook of Wytheville, Charles “Pub” and Glenda Crockett of Fries, Jess and Faye Crockett of Crockett, Linda and Hershel Jones of Wytheville, Dennie and Donna Crockett of Cripple Creek, Lavonne “Beanie” and Jack Williams of Wytheville, Evelyn Dunford Crockett of Max Meadows and Rachel “Muggs” and Rex Pack of Wytheville; five sisters, Hallie Landreth of Wytheville, Clarice Sullivan of Fries, Mary Mills, Becky Moore and Rachel Crockett, all of Cripple Creek; two brothers, Bill Littreal and Ralph Littreal, both of Cripple Creek; 14 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A funeral was held Thursday at Cripple Creek Church of God of Prophecy with burial in the Crockett Cemetery. The Revs. Jerry Phipps and Owen Moore officiated. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements. Martha “Louise” Crockett, age 88 of Cripple Creek, Virginia passed away Tuesday, February 27, 2001 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. She was born in Cripple Creek, the daughter of the late William Bayse Littreal and Edith Kirby Littreal. She was preceded in death by her husband, Clate Crockett, a son, Jim Crockett, two sisters, Ethel Crockett and Ruby Jonas. She is survived by: seven children. four daughters-in-law and four sons-in-law – Bonnie and Julian Holbrook of Wytheville, Charles “Pud” and Glenda Crockett of Fries, Jess and Faye Crockett of Crockett, Linda and Hershel Jones of Wytheville, Dennie and Donna Crockett of Cripple Creek, Lavonne “Beanie” and Jack Williams of Wytheville, Evelyn Dunford Crockett of Max Meadows and Rachel “Muggs” and Rex Pack of Wytheville; five sisters – Hallie Landreth of Wytheville, Clarice Sullivan of Fries, Mary Mills, Becky Moore and Rachel Crockett all of Cripple Creek; two brothers – Bill Littreal and Ralph Littreal of Cripple Creek; fourteen grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Thursday, March 1, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at the Cripple Creek Church of God of Prophecy with the Rev. Cecil Frazier, the Rev. Jerry Phipps and the Rev. Owen Moore officiating. Interment will follow in the Crockett Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service time. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. Wednesday or at her residence at any time. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Cox | Violet India | 8 Nov 1909 | 28 Feb 2001 | Violet India Cox, 91, of Woodlawn, died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2001, at her home. She was born Nov. 8, 1909, in Carroll County to Joseph Burcham and Susie Brendle Burcham. She was the widow of Herman Cox. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Joan and Nick Isom of Woodlawn; two sisters- in-law, Mazie Burcham of Woodlawn and Naomi Cox of Columbus, Ga.; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and a special friend, Iva Spears. A funeral was held Friday at Crooked Creek Primitive Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. The Revs. Dewey Felts and Lonnie Edwards officiated. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| McMillon | Susie Lula | 16 Nov 1922 | 28 Feb 2001 | Susie Lula McMillon, 78, of Galax, died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2001, at Blue Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born Nov. 16, 1922, in Carroll County to Fielden Grimes and Lola Felts Grimes. She was the widow of Harry Lee McMillon. Survivors include five daughters and four sons-in-law, Margaret and J.D. Cline, Clara and Roger Ring, Betty Sue and Robert Nelson and Juanita and Rayburn Mitchell, all of Galax, and Patricia Brewer of Fries; two sons and daughters-in-law, Ray and Jane McMillon of Independence and Tommy and Vickie McMillon of Galax; two sisters, Alma Fitzgerald of Fries and Betty Stevens of Galax; a brother, Johnny Grimes of Fries; 26 grandchildren; 37 great-grandchildren; one great- great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Saturday at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home with burial in the McKenzie Cemetery. The Revs. Myron Dalton, Ernie Smith and Claude Holderfield officiated. |
| Anderson | Marshall W. | 7 Feb 1927 | 28 Feb 2001 | Marshall W. Anderson, 74, of Flatridge, died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2001, at his home. He was born Feb. 7, 1927, in Grant, the Crossroads Community, to Albert and Atter Anderson. Survivors include a sister, Annie Smith of Flatridge; three brothers-in-law, Charlie Jones of Mouth of Wilson, Sherman Holdaway of Newark, Del., and Robert Holdaway of Florida; one stepgrandson; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Saturday at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with burial in the Baptist Union Cemetery, Flatridge. The Revs. George Russell and Fred E. Jennings officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the Troutdale Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 160, Troutdale, Va. 24378; or Baptist Union Cemetery, c/o Brenda Handy, treasurer, 420 Green Gable Road, Troutdale, Va. 24378. |
| Davis | Buford Elwood | 9 Feb 1929 | 28 Feb 2001 | Buford Elwood Davis, 72, of Fries, died Wednesday, Feb. 28, 2001, at Twin County Regional Hospital. He was born Feb. 9, 1929, at Wythe County to Berlie Davis and Ethel Keith Davis. Survivors include his wife, Lois J. Davis of Fries; two sons and daughters-in-law, William A. “Bill” and Kathy Davis of Fries and Bobby and Elizabeth Davis of Virginia Beach; two sisters, Artie Funk of Fries and Sue Lineberry of Galax; two brothers, James Davis of Galax and William L. Davis of Roanoke; and three grandchildren. A graveside service was held Saturday at Fries Cemetery with the Rev. John Williams officiating. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Roten | Bernard “Bud” | 27 Feb 1938 | 28 Feb 2001 | Mr. Bernard “Bud” Roten, age 63, of Millers Creek died Wednesday, Feb 28 at Britthaven Nursing Home. Mr. Roten was remembered at funeral services held Friday, March 2 at 11 a.m. at Reins- Sturdivant Chapel. Rev. Clayburn Roten and Rev. Benny Roten officiated. Burial followed in the Roten Family Cemetery. Mr. Roten was born in Wilkes County, Feb 27, 1938, to Alona and Ola R. Roten. He was a member of Glendale Springs Baptist Church. He is survived by two daughters, Pamela Johnson and Melissa Harris, both of Millers Creek; three sons, Eric Roten and Jeff Roten, both of Millers Creek, and Eddie Roten of Wilkesboro; three sisters, Freda Perry, of Millers Creek, Nellie Knepper of Palm Harbor, Fla., and Eula Mae Sheets of West Jefferson; two brothers, Clint Roten of West Jefferson and Cliff Roten of Low Gap; and six grandchildren. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer”s Assn., Western NC Chapter, PO Box 1066, Asheville, NC 28802. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in North Wilkesboro was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Britt | Annie | 13 Oct 1925 | 1 Mar 2001 | Mrs. Annie Britt, age 75, of Jefferson died Thursday evening, March 1, at Watauga Medical Center in Boone. Funeral services were held Wednesday, March 7 at 10 a.m.. at Lakeland Funeral Home in Lakeland, Fla. Burial followed in the Lakeland Memorial Gardens Cemetery. The family received friends Tuesday, March 6 from 6:30-8 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Britt was born in Pavo, Ga. on October 13, 1925 to Wiley Thomas and Fannie Belle Thomas. She was a homemaker. She is survived by her husband, Arnold Britt, of Jefferson; two daughters, Sonya Rogers, of Lansing and Cheryl Dorman of Lakeland, Fla; two granddaughters, one grandson; and one great-grandson. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.boonefuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Adams | Mae Hill | 1 Mar 2001 | Mae Adams, 94, of Mouth of Wilson, died Thursday, March 1, 2001, at Ashe Living Center, Jefferson, N.C. She was the widow of Harrison Adams. She was born June 12, 1906, in Piney Creek, N.C., to Frank and Melissa Moxley Hill. Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, H.P. and Musetta Adams, Charles and Judy Adams and Donald Joe and Sue Adams, all of Mouth of Wilson, and Dean and Louise Adams of Piney Creek, N.C.; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Jean and Jack Wagg and Ruth Smith, all of Mouth of Wilson, and Anna Mae and Gerald Henderson of Troutdale; a sister-in-law, Pearl Hill of Mouth of Wilson; 15 grandchildren; 14 great- grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Sunday at Grassy Creek Baptist Church, Grassy Creek, N.C., with burial in the Grassy Creek Cemetery. The Revs. Warner Eller, Reeves Jones and Johnn Huffman officiated. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Walls | Galen | 1 Mar 2001 | Galen Walls, age 71, died Thursday, March 1, 2001 at his home in Konnarock. Mr. Walls was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was the son of the late Coy H. and Mary May Walls. Surviving are his wife, Wanda Walls; two sons, Ricky Walls and Stanley Walls, both of Konnarock; three sisters, Wiltha Brooks, Marion, Alice Welch, Germantown, Penn., and Irene Wright, Troutdale; three brothers, Herman Walls of Konnarock, Ambers Walls, Troutdale, and Loyd Walls, of Avondale, Penn.; two grandsons, Shannon Walls and Jamie Walls; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services were conducted Friday, March 2, at 2 p.m. at the Laurel Valley Cemetery in Troutdale with the Rev. Tim Blevins officiating. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Funk | Ethelyn Virginia | 5 Dec 1915 | 2 Mar 2001 | Ethelyn Virginia Funk, 86, of Fries, died Friday, March 2, 2001, at Blue Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was the widow of Sam Funk. She was born Dec. 5, 1915, in Grayson County to Padgett and Clara Wheeler Webb. Survivors include a daughter-in-law, Anne Boyer of Rocky Mount, N.C.; a sister, Ruth Horton of Jamestown, N.D.; two granddaughters; a grandson; and six great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held Saturday at Monta Vista Cemetery with the Rev. Tim Worgan officiating. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements |
| Davis | Belva W. | 8 Apr 1917 | 2 Mar 2001 | Belva W. Davis, 83, went to be with our Lord on March 2, 2001. She was born April 8, 1917, in Laurel Fork and lived in Hillsville until 2000. She owned and operated the Merlene Beauty Salon in Hillsville for a number of years. She was a member of the Hillsville United Methodist Church. She was the daughter of the late Lester and Della Webb and the stepdaughter of the late Hobert Willard. She was preceded in death by her husband, John A. Davis; a brother, Linford Willard; and a sister, Pauline W. Hamrick. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, John Michael and Dora Davis Wirtz; a daughter and son-in-law, Linda D. and Rod Gray of Charlestown, N.H.; three sisters, Ollie W. Sharp of Hillsville, Elsie W. Banks of Stuart and Trudy W. Cloud of Laurel Fork; five grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. A funeral was held Sunday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home with Marshall Banks and the Rev. Ramon Torres officiating. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the First United Methodist Church of Hillsville. |
| Stone | Jacqueline | 8 Sep 1935 | 2 Mar 2001 | Jacqueline Holbrook Stone, 65, of Galax, died Friday, March 2, 2001, at Twin County Regional Hospital. She was the widow of Junior Lee Stone. She was born Sept 8, 1935, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Bernard Holbrook and Joyce Bush Holbrook. Survivors include a daughter, Diane Sage of Galax; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Jerry and Rosa Stone of Flat Ridge and Buddy Stone of Atkins; a brother, Jim Holbrook of Indiana; and seven grandchildren. A funeral was held Sunday at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home with burial in the Burton”s Chapel Cemetery, Flat Ridge. The Rev. Fred Jennings officiated. |
| Conklin | J.C. | 30 Sep 1936 | 2 Mar 2001 | J.C. Conklin, 64, of Athens, Ohio, formerly of Independence, died Friday, March 2, 2001. He was born Sept., 30, 1936, in Mouth of Wilson to John and Ona Byrd Conklin. Survivors include a son, Tony M. Conklin of Fries; a daughter and son-in-law, Mary Ann and Richard Miller of Independence; a stepdaughter, Vanessa Lyons of Marion; her mother, Ona B. Conklin of Atkins; three sisters, helen Conklin of Atkins, Edith Delby of Timmonsville, S.C., and Phyllis Street of Wytheville; five brothers, Glen Ray Conklin of Marion, Tommy Conklin of Atkins, Louis Conklin of Abingdon, Walter “Buck” Conklin of Mouth of Wilson and Carl Conklin of Meadowview; four grandsons; and two stepgrandchildren. A funeral was held Monday at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with burial in the Wassum Cemetery, Atkins. The Revs. Ken Blevins and Rex Hall officiated. Military rites were conducted at graveside by the Grayson County VFW Post 7726. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Fund, c/o Betty Marion, 206 Terrace Lane, Galax, Va. 24333; or the charity of the donor”s choice. |
| Goad | Essie Spence | 2 Mar 2001 | Essie Spence Goad, 91, of Dugspur, died Friday, March 2, 2001, at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax. Survivors include three sons, Edgar Hugh Goad of Dugspur, Frank Woodson Goad of McCook, Neb., and Buddy George Goad of Willis; a daughter, Rosa Lea Lineback of King, N.C.; a foster son, Roger Dale Robertson of Auburn, Ala.; 10 grandchildren; three foster grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Beulah Blum of St. Petersburg, Fla., and Frances Horton of New Port Richey, Fla.; and two brothers, John D. Spence of North East, Md., and Jack Spence of Hamptonville, N.C. A funeral was held Tuesday at Liberty Bible Church on Dugspur Road with burial in the Spence Cemetery. Pastor Harold Fenstermaker and the Revs. Bryan Childress and S.G. Bolt officiated. | |
| Weaver | Violet | 2 Mar 2001 | Violet Weaver Lebanon, Va. Died: March 2, 2001 Mrs. Violet Baldwin Weaver, age 95, of Lebanon, Va., formerly of Ashe County died Friday, March 2, in the Maple Grove Health Care Center in Lebanon. Funeral services were held Monday, March 5 at 11 a.m. at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Elder Eddie Lyle officiated. Burial followed in the Baldwin Family Cemetery in Whitetop, Va. The family received friends Sunday, March 4 from 6:30-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Mrs. Weaver was born in Grayson County, Va. to the late Cicero Madison and Mattie Garris Baldwin. She lived in Ashe County before moving to Wilmington, Del. in 1951. She had lived in Lebanon, Va. with her daughter since 1997. She was the last surviving member of her family. She was a longtime member of Apple Grove Baptist Church in Ashe County. She was preceded in death by her husband, Grover C. Weaver, an infant son, Richard Weaver, a grandson, Richard William Roberts, five brothers and three sisters. She is survived by: two daughters, Pauline (Polly) Roberts, of Wilmington, Del. and Wanda and her husband, Nathan Castle, Jr., of Lebanon, Va; one son, Dr. Kenneth Weaver and his wife Jean, Jonesborough, Tenn; two grandsons, James Roberts, Jr., of Wilmington, De and David N. Castle of Lebanon, Va; nine granddaughters, Mrs. Richard (Carol) Morris, of Middletown, De., Jane Castle of Jonesborough, Tn., Mrs. Rick (Teresa) Meyer, of Mandeville, La., Janice Weaver, of Chapel Hill, Mrs. Peter (Beverely) Brown, of Sedalia, Colo., Mrs. Edward (Pamela) Foster, of Jamestown, and Mrs. Michael (Cynthia) Sneed, of Chapel Hill; three great-granddaughters; twelve great-grandsons and one great-great-grandson. Condolences may be given to the family at the website at www.boonefuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of these arrangements. | |
| Walker | Lessie | 11 Mar 1909 | 3 Mar 2001 | Mrs. Lessie Walker, age 91, of West Jefferson, died Saturday, March 3 at her residence. Funeral services were held Monday, March 5 at 3 p.m. at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson with Rev. Glenn Woodie and Rev. Roger Carpenter officiating. Burial followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens in Jefferson. Pallbearers included Jamie Walker, Blaine Walker, Jamie Wiles, Sean Blevins, Randy Perry, Jason Coldiron and Ronnie Miller. Honorary Pallbearers were Eric and Ricky Miller. The family received friends from 7-9 p.m. Sunday evening, March 4, at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson. Mrs. Walker was born in Ashe County on March 11, 1909 to the late Roby and Margaret Denny Gilley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ervin James Walker; one daughter Ruth Coldiron; and two sisters Blanche Stanley and Lou Miller. She is survived by one son, Gary Blaine Walker of West Jefferson; two brothers, Lester Gilley of Jefferson and Glen Gilley of Elkton, Md.; two sisters, Cora Gilley of West Jefferson and Marie Boyd of Tobaccoville; 10 grandchildren, Jamie Walker, Blaine Walker and Ashley Walker all of West Jefferson, Michelle Wellendorf of Arizona, and Carolyn Blevins, Sue Wiles, Sally Perry, Betty Lou Greer, Lynn Greer and Becky Porter all of Lansing; 17 great-grandchildren and 14 great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the Temple Baptist Church c/o Jerry Gilley, 987 Old Highway 16 Jefferson, NC, 28640. Condolences may be emailed to the family at ashelawn@fastransit.net. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Hash | Evyon MvClure | 23 Jan 1947 | 3 Mar 2001 | Evyon McClure Hash, 54, of Galax, died Saturday, March 3, 2001, at Hospice Home, Winston-Salem, N.C. She was born Jan. 23, 1947, in West Jefferson, N.C., to Worth and Zollie Testerman McClure. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Rae and C.T. Conduff of Wytheville and Susie and Billy Hawks of Galax; a son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Michelle Hash of Galax; a brother and sister-in-law, Donald and Susie McClure of Blanchard, Okla.; five grandchildren, Kimberly Hash, Robert Hash, Haley Hawks, Makayla Conduff and Jeremy Hawks; and two nieces, Donna McClure and Shelia Peeler. A funeral was held Tuesday at Corinth Baptist Church, Rugby, with burial in the church cemetery. The Revs. Rex Hall, Warner Eller and Dennis Eller officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Abigail Boyer, 403 Churchview Lane, Fries, Va. 24330. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Adams | Irene Snow | 3 Mar 2001 | Irene Snow Adams, 71, of Hillsville, died Saturday, March 3, 2001, at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax. She was the widow of Vaughan Adams. She was born July 8, 1929, in Independence. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Ron and Rebecca Adams of Hillsville; three daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Randal Turner of Draper, Freida and Nicholas Edwards of Fancy Gap and Darlene and Rusty Reeves of Baywood; a sister, Louise Hill of Fries; 10 grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and nine step-great-grandchildren. A funeral was held Monday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Independence, with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Fred E. Jennings officiated. Military rites were conducted at graveside by the Hillsville Ladies Auxiliary VFW Post 1115. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements | |
| Hale | Everett Eugene | 3 Mar 2001 | Everett Eugene Hale, age 75, of Chilhowie, died Saturday, March 3, 2001 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Louise Keen Hale. Surviving are one daughter, Linda Hale Bordwine, Chilhowie; two sons, Steven Eugene Hale, Chilhowie, and Everett Alan Hale, Rich Valley; five grandchildren, Angela Owens, Andrew Hale, Devona Bordwine, Jasmine Hale and Jordan Hale; six great-grandchildren, Haley Snyder, Jaden Hale, Jarod Hale, Bailey Bordwine, Briley Bordwine and Madison Owens. Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 5, at 8 p.m. in Williams Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Phil Gass and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Graveside services were conducted Tuesday, March 6, at 11 a.m. in Riverside Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Chilhowie Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 502, Chilhowie, VA 24319 or the Saltville Rescue Squad, P.O. Drawer D, Saltville, VA 24370. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Jennings | Almeda C. | 3 Mar 2001 | Almeda C. Jennings, 75, of Hillsville, died Saturday, March 3, 2001, at Eldercare of Hillsville. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Earl and Brenda Higgins of Hillsville; two brothers, Herman M. Cline and James D. Cline, both of Galax; two grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service and burial were held Monday at Jennings Cemetery in Hillsville. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Twin County Hospice. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Marshall | Troy E. | 3 Mar 2001 | Troy E. Marshall, 76, of Woodlawn, died Saturday, March 3, 2001, at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Alma N. Marshall of Woodlawn; a daughter, Susan Marshall of Fredericksburg; two sons and daughters-in-law, Randolph and Paige Marshall of Fayetteville, N.C., and Dennis and Carla Marshall of Orange; two sisters, Freda Harrison of Durham, N.C., and Helen Whited of Virginia Beach; a half sister, Betty Lou Valley of Alpena, Mich.; a brother, Edward Marshall of Woodlawn; a half brother, Roger Lee Marshall of Alpena, Mich.; three grandchildren, Ryan Marshall, Ashley Marshall and Tyler Marshall. A funeral was held Thursday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home with burial in the Woodlawn Cemetery. The Revs. Jim Fain and Charles Smythers officiated. Military rites were conducted by the Hillsville VFW Post 1115. The family says that flowers would be appreciated; however, donations may be made to the American Heart Association or Woodlawn Methodist Church. | |
| Quesenberry | Carrie S. | 3 Mar 2001 | Carrie S. Quesenberry, 93, of Hillsville, died Saturday, March 3, 2001, at Heritage Hall, Laurel Meadows Home. Survivors include two sons, Mason Quesenberry and Frank Lee Quesenberry, both of Hillsville; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A funeral was held Monday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home with burial in the Liberty Hill Cemetery. Dr. James DeBoe officiated. | |
| Reeves | Clyde Lyall | 3 Mar 2001 | Clyde Lyall Reeves, 86, died Saturday, March 3, 2001, at her residence. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 6, 2001, at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bob Miller officiating. Burial will follow in the Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family will receive friends 6:30-8:30 p.m. Monday, March 5, 2001, at the funeral home. Mrs. Reeves was born in Ashe County on July 9, 1914, to Thomas Lyall and Alice Brown Lyall. She is the widow of Lon Reeves. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Tom and Evelyn Reeves of Crumpler, Russell and Libby Reeves of West Jefferson and Ralph and Betsy Reeves of Jefferson; and one brother, Glenn Lyall of Jefferson. Also surviving are five grandchildren, Julie Reeves of Mebina, Ohio, Derick Reeves of Galax, Va., Matt Reeves of West Jefferson, Melanie Reeves of Nashville, Tenn., and Melina Cowie of Greensboro; a special niece, Lucy Osborne; and several nieces and nephews. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to Hospice of Ashe, P.O. Box 421, Jefferson, NC 28640. Boone Family Funeral Home, 2005 Mount Jefferson Road, West Jefferson, is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Stamper | Magdlean | 3 Mar 2001 | Magdlean Stamper, age 86, died Saturday, March 3, 2001 at the home of her daughter. Mrs. Stamper was the widow of the Rev. Lewis Stamper. She was born in Ashe County, N.C., and grew up in Grayson County. She was a devout Christian and a member of the Valley View Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Lewis Stamper, and one son, William (Bill) Stamper. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Betty and Dean Tucker, Marion; one daughter-in- law, Nancy Stamper, Atlanta; six grandchildren, Greg Tucker and wife Kathy of Meadowview, Rebecca Harrington and husband Danny of Saltville, Ed, Bonney, Richard and John Stamper, all of the Atlanta area; seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, March 6, at 2 p.m. in the Valley View Baptist Church in Sugar Grove with the Rev. Roger Frost, the Rev. Fred Jennings, and the Rev. Larry Smith officiating. Burial followed at the Rose Lawn Cemetery. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Lindsay | Ann Vaughan Morris | 13 Dec 1908 | 5 Mar 2001 | 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. |
| Nester | Howard C. | 5 Mar 2001 | Howard C. Nester, 82, of Laurel Fork, died in his car while riding with his wife in Hillsville, Monday, March 5, 2001, of a heart attack. He had been battling a congestive heart failure condition for several years. He was born in Laurel Fork Jan. 31, 1919, to the late Emmett and Lutitia Nester. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Annie Faye Nester who died at birth and two brothers, Garvin Nester and Madison Nester. Mr. Nester is survived by his wife of 62 years, Violet Branscome Nester and his son and daughter-in-law, Gary Edward and Cathy Lynn Nester of Williamsburg, VA. He has three surviving sisters, Bessie Jackson of Hillsville, Violet Trull and Maudie Alderman both of Martinsville and two surviving brothers, Delmon Nester of Laurel Fork and Mauton Nester of Crooked Oak. He has two grandchildren, Amber Lynn Nester and Aaron Alexander Nester both currently attending James Madison University. Mr. Nester was a WWII veteran serving as a Chief Petty Officer in the Seabee’s of the U.S. Navy in the South Pa fic conflict from 1942 until the end of the war in 1945 participating in eight island invasions. He worked for Vulcan Materials Company for 52 years, finishing the last 26 years of his career with Vulcan’s Midwest Division based in Chicago. He was the General Superintendent of operations for all facilities in Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana. For the last 17 years he has been retired to his fox farm in Laurel Fork, VA. Services were held at 1 p.m. March 9, 2001, at the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel, Hillsville with Military Rites conducted by the Hillsville VFW Post 1115. The Rev. Brian Childress officiated the services and entombment followed at the Nester Cemetery in Laurel Fork, VA. | |
| Nester | Howard C. | 5 Mar 2001 | Howard C. Nester, 82, of Laurel Fork, died in his car while riding with his wife in Hillsville, Monday, March 5, 2001, of a heart attack. He had been battling a congestive heart failure condition for several years. He was born in Laurel Fork, Jan. 31, 1919, to the late Emmett and Lutitia Nester. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Annie Faye Nester, who died at birth and two brother, Garvin nester and Madison nester. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Violet Branscome Nester; and his son and daughter-in-law, Gary Edwards and Cathy Lynn nester of Williamsburg. He has three surviving sisters, Bessie Jackson of Hillsville, Violet Trull and Maudie Alderman, both of Martinsville; and two surviving brothers, Delmon nester of Laurel Fork and Mauton nester of Crooked Oak. He has two grandchildren, Amber Lynn Nester and Aaron Alexander nester, both attending James Madison University. Mr. Nester was a W.W.II veteran serving as a chief petty officer in the Seabee”s of the U.S. Navy in the South Pacific conflict from 1942 until the end of the war in 1945 participating in eight island invasions. He worked for Vulcan Materials Company for 52 years, finishing the last 26 years of his career with Vulcan”s Midwest Division based in Chicago. He was the general superintendent of operations for all facilities in Illinois, Wisconsin and Indiana. For the last 17 years, he has been retired to his fox farm in Laurel Fork. Services were held last Friday, March 9, at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home, Hillsville, with military rites conducted by the Hillsville VFW Post 1115. The Rev. Brian Childress officiated the services and entombment followed at the Nester Cemetery in Laurel Fork. | |
| Ray | Arvil Howard | 6 Mar 2001 | Mr. Arvil Howard Ray, age 62, of 73 Little River Drive, Sparta, NC, died Tuesday evening, March 6, 2001, in the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. He is survived by his wife: Ellen Halsey Ray of the home; Two daughters and sons-in-law: Teresa & Danny Hurley, Tammy & Danny Wyatt all of Sparta, NC; Four grandchildren: Jessica Wyatt, Brandon Hurley, Beth Hurley and Chance Wyatt all of Sparta, NC; His mother: Lucy Ray of Havre de Grace, Md.; Three brothers: Robert C. Ray of Baltimore, Md., Albert C. Ray of New Providence, Pa. and Russell D. Ray of Port Deposit, Md.; Three sisters: Leena E. Marshall of Okeechobee, Fla., Laura A. Ragan of Aberdeen, Md. and S. Jean Reeves of Rising Sun, Md.; He was preceded in death by his father: Rufus H. Ray and Two brothers: Ralph H. Ray and James C. Ray. Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, March 9, 2001, at 1:00 pm at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Sparta Cemetery. Rev. Fred E. Jennings, Rev. Frank Dixon and Rev. Graylen Blevins will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday evening, March 8, 2001, from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, NC. | |
| Sronce | Elizabeth | 19 Jan 1906 | 8 Mar 2001 | Elizabeth Sloop Sronce, 95, died at the home of her daughter, Martha Gault, in Laurel Springs on Thursday, March 8th. Mrs. Sronce, a native of Statesville, was married to the late Jack Sronce on December 26, 1931 and spent her married life in Arlington, Virginia. She is survived by her daughter, Her Granddaughter, Alexis Bianca Gault and her great-grandsons, Jack and Charlie Davis. She was born on January 19, 1906 and will be buried with her husband in Statesville. |
| Bowers | Gertrude Mabel | 17 Sep 1920 | 8 Mar 2001 | Gertrude Mabel Bowers, 80, died Thursday, March 8, 2001 at Twin County Regional Hospital. She was the widow of Curtis Lewis Bowers Sr. She was born in Grayson County on Sept. 17, 1920 to Zinnie Boyd and Della Dickerson Taylor. Survivors include three daughters, Patsy Bond and Maggie Mabe, both of Galax and Judy Bowers of the home; three sons, Curtis L. Bowers Jr. and William Bowers, both of Galax and Joseph Bowers of the home; one sister, Zena Alley of Galax; nine grandchildren and five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral service was held Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Hebron Church of Christ with burial in the Newman Cemetery. Billy Burnette officiated. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Andrews | Bertrice Mae Bennett | 8 Mar 2001 | Mrs. Bertrice Mae Bennett Andrews, age 88, a resident of Sunbridge of Alleghany, died Thursday morning, March 8, 2001, at Sunbridge. She is survived by one son: Martin Junior Andrews, Sr. of Traphill, NC; 15 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren;12 great-great-grandchildren; and one brother: Elgin Bennett of Glade Valley, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband: Buren Jasper Andrews and two sons: Franklin Andrews and J.B. Andrews, Sr. Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, March 10, 2001, at 2:00 P.M. at the New Haven Church of the Brethren with burial to follow in the Church Cemetery. The body will be placed in the Church 30 minutes prior to the Services to lie in state. Rev. Fred E. Jennings and Rev. Bobby Dameron will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday evening, March 9, 2001, from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta and at other times at the home of the son, Martin Junior Andrews, Sr., Hanks Street, Traphill, NC. | |
| Bonham | Clark E | 8 Mar 2001 | Clark E. Bonham, 75, of Roanoke, Va., died Thursday, March 8, 2001. Funeral services were held Monday, March 12, at 11 a.m. at Oakey’s North Chapel with the Rev. W.A. Davis officiating. Burial was in the Sherwood Memorial Park. He was an Army Corps of Engineers veteran of World War II, a lifetime member of the Sons of Confederate Veterans and a former employee of Associated Transport, having retired from Jones Motor. He was preceded in death by his parents and a younger brother. Survivors include his wife of 53 years, Frances Willard Bonham; twin sons and daughters-in-law, Ronald and Cassandra Bonham, and Donald and Debbie Bonham, all of Greenville, N.C.; a daughter and son-in-law, Jacquie and Ronnie Johnson of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; eight grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; sister, Mary Etta Cregger of Mt. Airy, N.C.; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Steven and Deane Bonham of Wytheville, Va., Bill and Mary Jane Bonham of Charlotte Hall, Md., and Ernest and Reba Bonham of Wytheville, Va. Oakey’s North Chapel in Roanoke, Va., was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Hodge | Virginia Lorraine Billings | 8 Mar 2001 | Virginia Lorraine Billings Hodge, age 68, of 213 Independence Road, Apartment 19, died Thursday, March 8, 2001, in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She was the widow of Charles Ray Hodge. She is survived by One daughter: Ann Edwards of Sparta, NC; Three sons: Michael Hodge of Whiteford, Md., Terry Hodge of Columbia, Tn. and Rick Hodge of Quantico, Va.; One brother: Jackie D. Billings of Sparta, NC; 12 Grandchildren and 12 Great-Grandchildren also survive. Funeral Services will be conducted Sunday, March 11, 2001, at 2:00 pm at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Susan Sides officiating. Burial will follow in the Shiloh Methodist Cemetery. The family will receive friends Saturday evening, March 10, 2001, from 6-9 pm at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Marshall | Lucy Primm | 8 Mar 2001 | Lucy Primm Marshall, 93, of Austinville, died Thursday, March 8, 2001 at her residence. Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Esther and Walter Porter and Wilma and Carroll Bowman, all of Austinville and Faye and Worley King of Waynesboro; four sons and daughters-in-law, Dean and Geneva marshall of Reidsville, N.C., Vernon and Wanda Marshall of Woodlawn and Elden and Sue Marshall and Troy and Bertha Marshall, all of Austinville; a special caregiver, Cassie Cregger; and 16 grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren. A funeral service was held Sunday at 2 p.m. in the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Monta Vista memory Gardens. Minister Lowell Altizer officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the Twin County Hospice, P.O. Box 106, Galax, Va. 24333. | |
| Venezula | Ruth | 9 Mar 2001 | Ruth Thompson Venezuela, 88, died Friday, March 9, 2001, at Well Spring Retirement Community in Greensboro, NC. Visitation will be from 11:00-11:30 Saturday, March 17, 2001 at Grandview Funeral Home and the graveside service immediately following at Sparta Cemetery in Sparta, North Carolina. Ruth was born in Sparta, North Carolina on July 23, 1912, the daughter of Robert V. and Metta Joines Thompson. She had two brothers, Jack and Dan. She graduated from Glade Valley High School and attended Salem College in Winston-Salem, Appalachian University in Boone, and the Strayers Business College in Washington, D.C. for night school. Ruth married Robert Landreth, also an Alleghany County native and a graduate of Glade Valley High School. The young couple moved to Washington, D.C. when Robert was hired to work for Congressman R. L. Doughton. During the War years, Ruth accepted an important job as executive secretary and personal assistant to one of the Directors of the Inter-American Defense Board. During these years, she continued night school studying foreign languages and became fluent in Spanish, Portuguese and French. Years later, she mastered Turkish as well. During this period of employment, she received several letters of commendation for her outstanding performance. Shortly after the war, Ruth was widowed when her husband was killed in an industrial accident in Fredricksburg, Va. She became interested in investing her limited savings in the stock market and resigned from the Inter-American Defense Board for a position on Wall Street with Dean Witter. There she learned about the stock market first hand. She was always a keen student and soon became an astute investor, continuing to make conservative investments until the last years of her life. After two years on Wall Street, her desire to travel brought her back to Washington for the State Department. Her skills and abilities earned her many overseas assignments. During the years to follow, she was assigned tours of duty in Yugoslavia, Ghana, Belgium Congo, Turkey and Afghanistan. She was assigned short duties in most European countries and the Mid East. Where there was international trouble, there was Ruth, helping her country in many operations. After the years in Foreign Service satisfied her desire for travel, she took a job with the Department of Commerce and later with the IRS so she could stay in Washington. During this time, she married Juan S. Venezuela whom she had known in Afghanistan. Mr. Venezuela died in October 1985. Although she was a world traveler, she always looked forward to returning to North Carolina and Alleghany County to visit family and friends. She left the Washington area to live in an Elkin, NC retirement home and later moved again to Greensboro to be closer to family. Ruth is survived by her brother, Dan of Laurel, Ms.; Nieces, Carol Combs of Oak Ridge, NC, Susan Nunley of Elizabethtown, Ky., Dawn Thompson of Maitland, Fl; Nephew, Bob Thompson of Anchorage, AK; Three great- nieces, one great-nephew and one great-great-niece. In lieu of flowers, those wishing to remember Ruth are asked to make a donation to the charity of their choice. | |
| Clyburn | Moses J. | 15 Jan 1940 | 10 Mar 2001 | Moses J. Clyburn, 61, of Galax, died Saturday, March 10, 2001, at his home. He was born Jan. 15, 1940, in Grayson County to Grover C. Clyburn and Flora Margaret Phibbs Clyburn. Survivors include his wife, Virginia E. Wampler Clyburn of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Vickie and Bob Goodson of Fries; two sons and daughters-in-law, Henry and Shirley Clyburn of Mooresville, N.C., and Tim and Sharon Clyburn of Radford; three sisters, Lessie Taylor and Nettie Hall, both of Fries, and Dora Hawkins of Galax; three brothers, Joe Clyburn of Fries, Daniel Clyburn of King, N.C., and Jerry Clyburn of Marion; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Monday at the Fries Church of God of Prophecy with burial in the Fries Cemetery. The Rev. Lacy King officiated. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Roberts | Cleota | 9 Nov 1907 | 11 Mar 2001 | Cleota Anderson Roberts, 93, of Asheboro, N.C., formerly of Flatridge, died Sunday, March 11, 2001, at the home of her daughter, Carolyn Waugh, Asheboro, N.C. She was born Nov 9, 1907, in Fox to Lee A. and Gency Wheatley Anderson. She was the widow of Archie M. Roberts. She was also preceded in death by a son, Leon Roberts. Survivors include a son, Archie Gleason Roberts of Rural Retreat; two daughters, Carolyn Waugh of Asheboro, N.C., and Jo Ann Walker of Gloucester; a brother, Dale Anderson of Greenville, N.C.; two sisters, Maxie Jones of Galax and Lois Burns of Birmingham, Ala.; a special care-giver, Doris Morgan; seven grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Wednesday, at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with burial in the Bald Rock Cemetery, Flatridge. The Rev. Fred E. Jennings officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the Troutdale Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 160, Troutdale, Va. 24378. |
| Whittington | Bertie Alma | 30 May 1910 | 11 Mar 2001 | Bertie Alma Whittington, 90, of Woodlawn, died Sunday, March 11, 2001, at her home. She was born May 30, 1910, in Carroll County to Edward Co Smith and Matilda Lucinda Norman Smith. She was the widow of Berton Wayne Whittington. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Maxine Jones of Cana, and Geraldine and David Pack of Woodlawn; three sons and two daughters-in-law, Berton and Anita Whittington of Kernersville, N.C., Darrell Whittington of Woodlawn and Harrell and Connie Whittington of Galax; a daughter-in-law, Linda Whittington Martin of Woodlawn; 19 grandchildren; 34 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home with burial in the Galax City Cemetery. The Rev. Robert McLean will officiate. |
| Arnold | Larry Peyton, Sr. | 11 Mar 2001 | Larry Peyton Arnold Sr., age 55, of Wytheville, died Sunday, March 11, 2001 in Wythe County Community Hospital. Mr. Arnold was preceded in death by his father, Peyton Kelly Arnold and two sisters, Jeanine Coleman and Janet Porter. He is survived by his wife, Sue Harden, of the home; two daughters and son-in-law, Donna and Frankie Porter of the Piney Section of Wythe County, and Jill Arnold of Fort Chiswell; two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry P. Arnold Jr., Rural Retreat, and Michael and Lisa Arnold, of the Piney Section of Wythe County; five stepchildren and spouses, Michelle and Tim Stroupe of Fort Chiswell; Teia and Randy Havens of Rural Retreat, Chrys Harden of Wytheville, Meia Nelson and Lee Harden, both of the home; his mother, Bessie Arnold, of the Piney Section of Wythe County; grandchildren: Doug and Chris Arnold, Josh, Kevin and Andrew Porter, Codey, Paige and Micah Arnold, Lexie Robinson, Deanna Stroupe, Chelsi and Emily Havens, and Josh Nelson; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 13, at 8 p.m. at Barnett”s Funeral Chapel in Wytheville with Pastor Larry Brooks, the Rev. Bobby Lewis and the Rev. Don Crockett officiating. Interment was in the West End Cemetery. Barnett”s Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Ashlin | James Carmon | 11 Mar 2001 | James Carmon Ashlin, age 57, of Sugar Grove, died Sunday, March 11, 2001 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Ashlin was preceded in death by his mother, Irene Ross Ashlin. Surviving are his wife, Sandra Poston Ashlin; one daughter, Jennifer Farmer, of the home; his father, Waddy L. Ashlin, Sugar Grove; two uncles and one aunt. Funeral services will be held today, March 14, at 11 a.m. in Barnett”s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Baker officiating. Burial will follow in Wharf Hill Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Buckner | Dorothy Velma | 11 Mar 2001 | Dorothy Velma Buckner, 89, of Willis died Sunday, March 11, 2001, at Eldercare of Hillsville. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Blanche and Seldon Quesenberry of Willis and Rosie Stillwell of Hillsville; a brother, Clark Quesenberry of Dugspur; one grandson; two great-grandsons; one stepgranddaughter; and three stepgreat-grandsons. A funeral will be held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home with burial in the Quesenberry Family Cemetery. Elder Kenneth Hopkins and the Rev. Danny Phillips will officiate. | |
| Dowling | Mildred Anders | 11 Mar 2001 | Mildred Anders Dowling, of Fries, died Sunday, March 11, 2001, at Lewis Gale Hospital. She was born in Grayson County to Elbert Anders Sr., and Sally Johnson Anders. Survivors include her husband, Jessie Dowling of Fries; a daughter, Anita Wingate of Fries; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Vada Williams, Logene and James Miller and Brenda and Ondra Goodson, all of Fries, and Peggy and Kermit Douglas of Salem; a brother and sister-in-law, the Rev. Ted and Shirley Anders of Falls Mills; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A memorial service was held Tuesday at Grace Baptist Church with burial in the Mount Olivet Cemetery. The Rev. Ben Haga officiated. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Ross | Alice C. | 11 Mar 2001 | Alice C. Ross, 85, of Troutdale, the Razor Ridge Community, died Sunday, March 11, 2001, at Alleghany Memorial Hospital, Sparta, N.C. She was the widow of Len Ross. She was born July 3, 1915, in Grant to Cicero and Minnie Ross Brown. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Frances and Charles Marchant of Staunton; a sister, Belva Billings of Troutdale; a brother and sister-in-law, Wesley and Pansy Brown of Troutdale; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with burial in the Razor Ridge Cemetery, Troutdale. The Rev. Douglas Halsey will officiate. Memorial contributions may be made to the Troutdale Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 160, Troutdale, Va. 24378. | |
| Brown | Cora Ethel | 1 Jun 1909 | 12 Mar 2001 | Cora Ethel Brown, 91, of Galax, died Tuesday, March 13, 2001, at Waddell Nursing Home. She was born June 1, 1909, in Carroll County to Jesse E. and Callie Atkins Mays. She was the widow of Harvey Crafford Brown. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Kerry and Betty Brown of Kingsport, Tenn.; two daughters-in-law, Ola Brady of Alexandria and Joyce Brown of Fries; two sisters, Ina Fortner of Ohio and Ila Sparks of Fries; three grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held today, Friday, at 11 a.m. at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home with burial in the Pleasant Home Union Baptist Church Cemetery. The Rev. John Williams will officiate. |
| Hawkins | Ella Mae | 8 Sep 1914 | 12 Mar 2001 | Ella Mae Hawkins, 86, of Galax, died Tuesday, March 13, 2001, at Twin County Regional Hospital. She was born Sept. 8, 1914, in Grayson County to Sam and Mary Jane Lineberry Thomason. She was the widow of Robert Bishop Hawkins. Survivors include four daughters and three sons-in-law, Mary Della and Oliver Cook of Archdale, N.C., Laura Frances Cox and Barbara and Jack Wright, all of Galax, and Mary Ellen and James Roberts of Fancy Gap; three sons and daughters-in-law, Coy and Lorene Burcham of Thomasville, N.C., Robert and Nancy Hawkins of High Point, N.C., and Cecil and Peggy Hawkins of Galax; a sister, Minnie Burnett of Harve de Grace, Md.; a daughter- in-law, Ola Burcham of High Point, N.C.; 12 grandchildren; one stepgrandchild; 16 great- grandchildren; four stepgreat-grandchildren; and one stepgreat-great-grandchild. A graveside service was held Thursday at Monta Vista Cemetery. The Rev. Fred Jennings officiated. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Galyean | Coy Eldon “Pat” | 20 Apr 1927 | 12 Mar 2001 | Coy Eldon “Pat” Galyean, 73, of Galax, died Tuesday, March 13, 2001, at his home. He was born April 20, 1927, in Grayson County to Coy J. and Myrtle Abi Maines Galyean. Survivors include his wife, Wilma Nichols Galyean of Galax; a daughter and son-in-law, Cathy and Larry Reedy of Galax; a son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Linda Galyean of Galax; four brothers, Talmage Galyean, Charles C. Galyean, Tom Galyean and Samuel J. Galyean, all of Galax; eight grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Thursday at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home with burial in the Galyean Cemetery. The Rev. Ernie Smith officiated. |
| Tucker | Vanita Yvonne | 9 Nov 1952 | 12 Mar 2001 | Vanita Yvonne Tucker, 48, of Galax, died Monday, March 12, 2001, at Twin County Regional Hospital. She was born Nov 9, 1952, in Galax to John and Sally Ann Reeves Tucker. Survivors include her husband, Preston Coletrain of Galax; a daughter, Sheritta Yvonne Tucker of Galax; her mother, Sally Ann Maxwell of Galax; two sisters and brtohers-in-law, Goldie and Ray Haythe of Hill, Md., and Sue and Alex Smalls of Landover, Md.; four brothers and two sisters-in-law, Roy and Saundra Tucker of Fort Washington and Gary and Annette Tucker of Hampton, Gordon Tucker and Stevenson Tucker, both of Galax; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home with burial in the Oldtown Cemetery. The Revs. Jackie Reeves and Doug Guynn will officiate. |
| Absher | Nicole | 12 Mar 2001 | Little Shye Nicole Absher, infant daughter of Jessica Absher of 411 Ballpark Road, Sparta, NC, died Monday, March 12, 2001, in the Forsyth Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She is survived by her mother of the home; Two brothers: Joshua Dowell and Ethan Dowell both of the home; Her Maternal Grandmother: Barbara Church of Sparta, NC and her Maternal Great-Grandmother: Ona Lee Andrews of Missouri. Graveside Services will be conducted Thursday, March 15, 2001, at 12 PM at the Antioch Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Grandview Memorial is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Dunford | Grace Gertrude | 12 Mar 2001 | Grace Gertrude Dunford, 96, of Wytheville, Va., died Tuesday, March 13, 2001, in the Asbury Center at Birdmont in Wytheville, Va. Funeral services will be held Friday, March 16, at 2 p.m. at the Liberty Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Bob Lewis and the Rev. Don Crockett officiating. Interment will follow in the Mt. Zion Cemetery. She was born in Carroll County, a daughter of the late Rufus and Aldorah Reese Pugh. She was a lifelong member of the Liberty Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hobert Early Dunford; and two sons, Dewey B. “Tom” Dunford, and Harless W. Dunford. Survivors include a daughter, Zerna Dunford Felts of Route 1, Max Meadows, Va.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Herbert T. and Thelma Dunford of Route 3, Wytheville, Va., Willis H. Dunford of Abingdon, Va., Mickey A. Dunford of Route 3, Wytheville, Va., and Margaret Dunford of Greensboro, N.C.; a stepdaughter, Helen Loretta Peyton of Picayune, Miss.; two stepsons, Glen P. Dunford of Holden, W.Va., and Randolph Golding of Mt. Airy, N.C.; two sisters, Ella Stoneman of Bear, Del., and Velen Jones of Cana, Va.; eight grandchildren, nine great- grandchildren, six stepgrandchildren and five great-stepgrandchildren. The family will receive friends Thursday, March 15, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Liberty Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church or at the residence of Zerna Felts or Herbert Dunford at any time. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Quesinberry | Linnie | 12 Mar 2001 | Linnie Quesinberry, 89, of Hillsville, died Monday, March 12, 2001, at Eldercare of Hillsville. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Carroll and Daniel Spence of Hillsville; a son, Lee Quesinberry of Hillsville; one grandson; one graet-grandson; a stepdaughter, Arleta McGrady of Ashboro, N.C.; a sister and brother-in-law, Bertha and Harry Mabe of Austinville; five stepgrandchilden; six stepgreat-grandchildren; and four stepgreat-great-grandchildren. A funeral was held Thursday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home with burial in the Isaac Quesinberry Cemetery. The Rev. Russell Payne officiated. | |
| Selfe | Alma Montgomery | 12 Mar 2001 | Alma Montgomery Selfe, 90, of Dugspur, died March 12, 2001, in Eldercare of Hillsville. She is survived by a daughter, Juanita Selfe of Dugspur. Funeral was March 15 at 12 p.m. in Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel with the Rev. Allen T. Cherry and the Rev. Alfred Pinkerton officiating. Burial was in the Liberty Hill Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice or to Joy Ranch Children’s Home, Woodlawn, VA 24381. | |
| Moore | Naoma Montgomery | 13 Mar 2001 | Naoma Montgomery Moore, 75, of Hillsville, died Tuesday, March 13, 2001, at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax. Survivors include her husband, Ray H. Moore of Roanoke; a daughter and son-in- law, Brenda and Franklin Coe of Hillsville; a brother, Thomas Montgomery of Newton Falls, Ohio; and two grandsons, Travis Coe and Jeremy Coe. A funeral was held Wednesday at Vaughan-Guynn- McGrady Funeral Home with burial in the Liberty Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Vicki Neese officiated. | |
| Dillow | Vickie Jewel | 30 Jan 1955 | 14 Mar 2001 | Vickie Jewel Dillow, 46, of Galax, died Wednesday, March 14, 2001, at her home. She was born Jan. 30, 1955, in Carroll County. Survivors include her husband, Michael Dillow of Galax; a son and daughter-in-law, James and Lisa Edwards of Galax; three sisters, Geraldine Andrews of Garland, Texas, Joyce Jones of Dallas, Texas and Debbie Fincher of Midlothian, Texas; and a brother, Ronnie Jeter of Hagerstown, Md. A funeral was held Saturday at Cliffview Church of God with burial in the Shockley Cemetery. The Rev. Don Fox officiated. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Anderson | Tabatha Gayle “Tabby” | 14 Mar 2001 | Tabatha “Tabby” Gayle Anderson, age 14, died Wednesday, March 14, 2001 at her home in Sugar Grove. She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Wade R. and Dorcas L. Anderson and Charles Edward “Ed” Smith. Surviving are her mother, Guye Edda Anderson of Tannersville; her father, James “Chainsaw” Anderson of Sugar Grove; one sister, Robynn Anderson of Sugar Grove; one brother, Scott Chauncey Wry of Tannersville; her grandmother, Etta Maye Harris of Tannersville; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held today, March 17, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Kenny Price officiating. Burial will follow in Martin Family Cemetery in Tannersville. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Settle | Mozelle | 14 Mar 2001 | Mrs. Mozelle Weaver Settle, age 73, of 5105 Braidwood Drive, Louisville, Ky, died Wednesday, March 14, 2001, in the Jewish Hospital in Louisville, Ky. She is survived by one daughter: Sandra Young of Louisville, Ky.; Five grandchildren: Kevin, Jamie, Jennifer, Beth and Eric; One brother: James Weaver of North Wilkesboro, NC; Four sisters: Patsy Irwin and Derlene Boyer both of Sparta, NC, Judy Combs and Mary Lee Boyer both of North Wilkesboro, NC; Several Nieces and Nephews also survive. Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, March 17, 2001, at 2:00 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Sparta Cemetery. Rev. Fred E. Jennings will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday from 10:00 AM until 2:00 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Stoneman | Ned Harrison | 18 Aug 1948 | 15 Mar 2001 | Ned Harrison Stoneman, 52, of Roanoke, died Thursday, March 15, 2001, at his home. He was born Aug 18, 1948, in Roanoke to Creed Harrison and Anne Sikes Stoneman. Survivors include his mother, Anne Sikes Stoneman of Roanoke; several aunts and uncles; and several cousins. A private graveside service was held Saturday at the Galax City Cemetery. The Rev. David Lowe officiated. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements |
| Atkins | Henry Shuler | 15 Mar 2001 | Henry Shuler Atkins, age 87, died Thursday, March 15, 2001 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Atkins was a member of the Davis Memorial United Methodist Church. He was a World War II Army veteran having served in the European Theater. While in the U.S. Army, he was in charge of Field Radio Repair. Mr. Atkins was a lifetime member of the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. He was preceded in death by his wife, Lois Cassell Atkins. Surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 18, at 4 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Rita White officiating. Burial will follow in Rose Lawn Cemetery where full military rites will be conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blair | Clyde Clifton | 15 Mar 2001 | Clyde Clifton Blair, 67, of Ivanhoe, Va., died Thursday, March 15, 2001, in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, Va. Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 18, at 3 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Home Chapel in Austinville, Va., with the Rev. Clifford Vance and the Rev. John Nunley officiating. Interment will follow in the Odd Fellows Cemetery, Ivanhoe, Va. He was born in Wythe County, Va., a son of the late Thomas Jefferson and Martha Ellen Walke Blair. He attended King’s Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church. He is survived by his wife, Aline Dunford Blair of the home; a daughter, Trevia Blair of Ivanhoe, Va.; son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Patty Blair of Sheffey School Road, Wytheville, Va.; three sisters, Ester Bramlin of Martinsville, Va., Elizabeth King of Max Meadows, Va., and Juanita Williams of Richmond, Va.; a brother, Herbert “Jimmy” Blair of Max Meadows, Va.; and very special grandchildren, Heather and Shaun. The family will receive friends Saturday, March 17, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Reese Funeral Home or at the residence at any time or at the residence of his son, Bobby Blair, at any time. | |
| Davidson | Lelia Mae Lawson | 15 Mar 2001 | Lelia Mae Lawson Davidson, 73, of Wytheville, Va., died Thursday, March 15, 2001, in the Wythe County Community Hospital, Wytheville, Va. Funeral services will be held Sunday, March 18, at 2 p.m. at the Jubilee Baptist Church with Pastor Kelly Marshall and Pastor Donnie Keller officiating. Interment will follow in the Bethany Lutheran Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service time. She was born in Cripple Creek, Va., a daughter of the late George W. and Emma Rosenbaum Lawson. She was a member of the Jubilee Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Samuel Edward Davidson; two sisters, Pearl Jackson and Ethel Lee Lawson; two brothers, James Lawson and Charles E. Lawson; and a special friend, Mae Bell Thompson. Survivors include five daughters and sons-in-law, Peggy and Howard Wayne Thompson of Salisbury, N.C., Zona and John Jones of Max Meadows, Va., Doris and Curby Perkins of Shawsville, Va., Mary Jo and Gary Poole, and Debbie and Ray Richardson, all of Wytheville, Va.; two sons and daughters-in-law, Samuel D. and Kathy Davidson of Bland, Va., and James E. “Ikey” and Lisa Davidson of Wytheville, Va.; a sister, Beulah Lawson Flanagan of Wytheville, Va.; four brothers, Eugene F. Lawson of Fries, Va., William “Bill” Lawson of Boones Mill, Va., Roy G. Lawson of Rockville, Md., and Freddie G. Lawson of Montpelier, Va.; nine grandchildren and their spouses, Denise and Steve Coffey, Brad Thompson, Eric and Missy Freeman, Regina and Chris Slate, Samantha Richardson, Jennifer Poole, Daniel Poole, Sabrina Davidson and Sara Beth Davidson; three great-grandchildren, Stephanie Coffey, Nicole Coffey and William Gage Freeman; and special friends, Gladys Groseclose and Pearl Sheffey. The family will receive friends Saturday, March 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home or at the home of her son, Ikey Davidson, Fisher Road, Wytheville, Va. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Jubilee Baptist Church Building Fund. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements | |
| Jambor | Dorothy Westen Ross | 15 Mar 2001 | Dorothy Westen Ross Jambor passed into the Lord’s hands on March 15, 2001. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tom and Rita Ross of Brooklyn, New York. Dorothy will be extremely missed by her husband of 49 years, Austin Jambor, Sr., and her children, Carol Smith, Leslie Ann Jambor Rakes and her husband Bruce, and Austin Jambor, Jr. and his wife Roxanne. She was cherished and loved by her grandchildren, Colin Smith, Jennifer Smith, Austin Rodolph Rakes, and Jane-Elizabeth Ross Rakes. Dorothy graduated from the University of Connecticut in 1946 with a Bachelor of Science degree. She interned at New York Hospital, New York, New York and was registered with the American Dietetic Association. She received her Masters of Education, Curriculum, and Instruction from Virginia Tech in 1983. She taught nutrition for many years at the Community Hospital School of Nursing. Dorothy was a loyal and active member of Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Salem. She did volunteer work at the Ronald McDonald House in Roanoke, the Cancer Society’s Discovery Shop, and the Good Samaritan Hospice. A Memorial Mass was celebrated at Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Salem on March 20th at 1:00 p.m. with a reception following. Donations may be made to the Good Samaritan Hospice. A special thanks is extended to the 3rd Floor staff of Roanoke Memorial Rehab Center for their professional and excellent care. | |
| Andrews | Frances Todd | 16 Mar 2001 | Ms. Frances Todd Andrews, age 59, of 207 Duncan Street, Sparta, NC, died Friday morning, March 16, 2001, at her home. She is survived by two daughters and a son-in-law: Vickie & Mike Parlier of Sparta, NC, Denise Andrews Phillips of Sparta, NC; Two grandchildren: Michael Todd Parlier and Justin Taylor Parlier both of Sparta, NC; Two sisters: Juanita Bauguess of Elkin, NC and Christine Dancy of Nashville, NC; Her fianc� : George Miles of Glade Valley, NC. Funeral Services will be conducted Sunday, March 18, 2001, at 2:00 PM at the Sparta First Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Crab Creek Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the services to lie in state. Dr. Jim Pollard will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday evening, March 17, 2001, from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers will be appreciated or Memorial Contributions may be made to the Crab Creek Cemetery Fund, C/O Rudolph Edwards, 196 Miracle Valley Lane, Ennice, NC 28623. The family will be at Ms. Andrews Home at 207 Duncan Street, Sparta. | |
| Connor | Kenneth M. | 16 Mar 2001 | PILOT- Kenneth M. Conner, 58, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 16, 2001. He was employed by Mechanical Development in Salem. He was preceded in death by his parents John Cledys and Willie Sisson Conner. He is survived by: his wife, Barbara W. Conner; sister, Francis Conner Sowers; brother, Earl Conner; special cousins, Peggy Conner, Macle Conner, Gerlene Conner; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Sunday, March 18, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. in the chapel of Gardner Funeral Home with the Reverend Lane Spiegner officiating. Interment followed in Wilson Cemetery. Donations may be made to Floyd Parsonage Building, 915 Cambria Street, N.W. Christiansburg, VA 24073. Gardner Funeral Home handled arrangements. | |
| Fritz | Dean | 16 Mar 2001 | Dean Fritz, age 66, of Damascus, died Friday, March 16, 2001 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tenn. Mr. Fritz was born in Laurel Bloomery, Tenn., and was a son of the late Bert and Mabel Greer Fritz. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Raymond Fritz and Homer Fritz. Mr. Fritz was an auto mechanic for 34 years and was a member of the Roberts Chapel Baptist Church where he had served as a deacon for several years. Surviving are his wife, Sue Fritz; one son, Mark Fritz, of the home; one sister, Ann Phillips of Abingdon; three brothers, Carl Fritz and Jim Fritz, both of Abingdon, and Bob Fritz of Damascus; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Sunday, March 18, at 2 p.m. at the Roberts Chapel Baptist Church with the Rev. Curtis King and the Rev. Larry Bales officiating. Burial was in the Denton”s Cemetery in Denton”s Valley. Johnson Funeral Home in Damascus was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Johnson | Fletcher | 16 Mar 2001 | Fletcher Johnson of Saltville died Friday, March 16, 2001 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Johnson was a lifelong resident of Saltville, an employee of Olin from an early age, member of the Saltville Golf Club and the owner and operator of Fletcher”s Auto Service. He was a veteran of World War II with the 44th Bomb Group that flew the Ploesti Raid. Mr. Johnson was preceded in death by his wife, Jeanette Helton Johnson; and his son, John F. Johnson Jr. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Pat and Frank Helton of Ozark, Ala.; two sisters, Helen Johnson of Saltville, and Dorothy Weaver of Marion; one brother, Herbert Johnson of Point Pleasant, W.Va.; two grandsons, Mark Franklin Helton of Chinook, Mont., and Adam Fletcher Helton of Ozark; two sisters-in-law, Angie Helton and Karlene Johnson, both of Saltville; 26 nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Monday, March 19, at 2 p.m. at D.R. Henderson Funeral Home with Mr. Kedrick Johnson and Mr. Bill Weaver officiating. Burial followed in the Elizabeth Cemetery. Memorial donations may be made to the Saltville Rescue Squad. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Alley | Carl Edwin | 17 Mar 2001 | Carl Edwin Alley, 66, passed away Saturday, March 17, 2001. He was a retired construction worker and is survived by: Son and daughter-in-law, Gary and Elizabeth Alley, Radford; brothers, Clarence Alley, Christiansburg, Leo Alley, Christiansburg; granddaughter, Kelsey Price, Christiansburg. Funeral service was Monday, March 19, 2001 at 11:00 a.m. at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Kenny Wurzburger officiating. Interment followed in White Rock Cemetery. | |
| Crouse | Juanita | 17 Mar 2001 | Juanita Crouse, age 74, of Chilhowie, died Saturday, March 17, 2001. Mrs. Crouse managed the Lincoln Theater and the SkyView Drive-in for several years. She was a member of the Middle Fork Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert L. (Bud) Crouse and a daughter, Betty Jean Crouse. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Leslie and Diana Crouse, Chilhowie; two daughters and sons-in-law, Shirley and Wayne Robinette, Rogersville, Tenn., and Doris and John Powers, Chilhowie; two brothers, Gene Gollehon and Watson Gollehon, both of Chilhowie; four sisters, Okie Gaetzke, Seattle, Wash., Frances Shorey, Chilhowie, Nettie Kidd, Lynchburg, and Ruby Gilbert, Marion; six grandchildren, Quentin Robinette, Keith Robinette, Tina Powers, Sandy Elledge, John A. Powers, Serena Bowers; eight great-grandchildren, Santana, Mickey, Hunter, Sierra, Taylor, Shalyn, Lucas, and Michelle; special great- granddaughter, Santana; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Tuesday, March 20, at 2 p.m. in Bradley”s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Bobby Dunn officiating. Interment was in the Middle Fork Cemetery. | |
| Isaacs | Walter Raleigh | 17 Mar 2001 | Walter Raleigh Isaacs, 86, of Wytheville, Va., died Saturday, March 17, 2001, at his residence. Funeral services were held Monday, March 19, at 2 p.m. at the Wytheville Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Barry Losey officiating. Interment will be held Tuesday, March 20, at the Bethel Baptist Church in Vilas, N.C. He was born in Watauga, N.C., a son of the late Conley and Nora Elizabeth Tester Isaacs. He was a retired barber and a member of the Wytheville Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and member of the choir. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the American Legion Post No. 9. He played music with his friends. He is survived by his wife, Kathryn Sherwood Isaacs of Wytheville, Va.; a son and daughter-in-law, Walter K. and Carla B. Isaacs of Newport News, Va.; four grandchildren, Megan, Whitney, Kelsey and Lydia; two sisters, Marlene Shull of Vilas, N.C., and Bertha Simcox of Neva, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 20, at 11 a.m. at Bethel Baptist Church in Vilas, N.C., with a brief service. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Wytheville Baptist Church Building Fund. Barnett Funeral Home in Wytheville, Va., is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Poff | Beulah H. | 17 Mar 2001 | Beulah H. Poff, 94 of Floyd, went to be with the Lord on March 17, 2001 at Skyline Manor Nursing Home where she had made her home for the past three years. She was born March 26, 1906 to the late Issac and Marthea Harris. She was predeceased by her husband Ewell Poff and four brothers and six sisters. She leaves behind a daughter, Bobbie J. Martin of Floyd; granddaughter and husband, Deborah and Dan Snellings of Floyd; grandson, Ervin Martin, Hilton Head, South Carolina; two great-grandchildren, Brandon and Erika Snellings of Floyd. A caring and warm person, she dedicated her life to loving everyone. She will be greatly missed by all who loved her in return. Funeral service was held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Maberry Funeral Home Chapel, Floyd, with Reverend Mike Varner officiating. Burial followed in the Keith Cemetery in Willis. | |
| Rankin | Bertie Elizabeth | 17 Mar 2001 | Bertie Elizabeth Rankin, 90, of Castleton Road, Max Meadows, Va., died Saturday, March 17, 2001, in the Wythe County Community Hospital, Wytheville, Va. A graveside service was held Monday, March 19, at 11 a.m. at the Rankin Cemetery with the Rev. Tommy Barnes officiating. She was born in Wythe County, Va., a daughter of the late John and Nancy Kemp Rankin. Survivors include a son-in-law and daughter, Ralph and Evalee Jones of Max Meadows, Va.; grandchildren, Nancy Y. Jones of Roanoke, Va., Donald and Teresa Jones, Jeff and “Crickett” Jones, all of Max Meadows, Va., and Darold Jones and his fiancée, Beth Menefee, of Salem, Va.; and two great-grandchildren, Michael Pelton and Paul Jones, both of Max Meadows, Va. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Lead Mines Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 502, Austinville, VA 24312. Reese Funeral Home in Austinville, Va., was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Reed | Mattie | 17 Mar 2001 | Mattie Farrington Reed, age 91, died Saturday, March 17, 2001 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Reed was a charter member of the Lowman Valley Church of the Brethren and was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Reed; two daughters, Selma Chambers and Wanda Bowman; five brothers and five sisters. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Lois and Don Russell, Marion; nine grandchildren; 16 great- grandchildren; five great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Monday, March 19, at 8 p.m. in Bradley’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Steve Hutton and the Rev. Larry Hopkins officiating. Graveside services were held Tuesday, March 20, at 11 a.m. at the Lowman Valley Church Cemetery. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations can be made to the Lowman Valley Church, c/o Susan Hopkins, 254 Cornett Rd., Marion, VA 24354. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blevins | Mae E. | 24 Nov 1907 | 18 Mar 2001 | Mae E. Blevins, 93, of Konnarock, died Sunday, March 18, 2001, at her home. She was the widow of William L. Blevins. She was born Nov. 24, 1907, in Lansing, N.C., to Grover Eldereth and Ellen Woodard Blevins. Survivors include two sisters, Minnie Moore and Alcie Pennington, both of Lansing, N.C.; several nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held today, Wednesday, at 2:30 p.m. in the Bethel Baptist Church, Konnarock, with burial in the Laurel Cemetery. The Revs. Rex Hall and Jerry Fritz officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the Mount Rogers Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 47, Whitetop, Va. 24292. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
| Grubb | Della Lee | 14 Jul 1910 | 18 Mar 2001 | Della Lee Grubb, 90, of Wytheville, Va., formerly of Elk Creek, Va., died Sunday, March 18, 2001, at Edgemont Center in Wytheville, Va. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, March 20, in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel in Independence, Va., with the Rev. Kenneth Sawyers and the Rev. Shelly Kyle officiating. Interment will be in St. John’s Cemetery in Elk Creek, Va. She was born July 14, 1910, in Elk Creek, Va., to Willie and Sarah Banks Johnson. She is survived by one daughter, Shirley Hines of Wytheville, Va.; seven grandchildren and several stepgrandchildren. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence, Va., is in charge of the arrangements. |
| Osborne | Kathleen Phipps | 20 Jan 1917 | 18 Mar 2001 | Kathleen Phipps Osborne, 84, of Cox’s Chapel, died Sunday, March 18, 2001, at Alleghany Memorial Hospital, Sparta, N.C. She was the widow of Preston Osborne Jr. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Monroe Phipps. She was born Jan. 20, 1917, in Sparta, N.C., to Newton Franklin and Viola Gentry Phipps. She was a member of Cox’s Chapel United Methodist Church. She was a teacher, having taught in Grayson, Surry and Alleghany counties for 46 years. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Ruby Phipps of Sparta, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Tuesday at Cox”s Chapel United Methodist Church with burial in the Cox”s Chapel Cemetery. The Rev. Susan Sides officiated. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Cox”s Chapel United Methodist Church memorial fund, c/o Linda Phelps, 3986 River Bend Road, Mouth of Wilson, Va. 24363; or Cox’s Chapel Cemetery, c/o Dennis Cox, 1722 River Bend Road, Mouth of Wilson, Va. 24363. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Jones | Roy Lee | 18 Mar 2001 | Roy Lee Jones, 70, of Middle River, Md., formerly of the Twin County area, died Sunday, March 18, 2001, at the home of Joseph Richey. Survivors include a son, Roger Jones; two daughters, Patricia Simone and Brenda Rippey, both of Galax; two sisters, Laura Baumgardner and Dorothy Catron; four brothers, Burvia Jones, Clyde Jones, Edgar Jones and James Franklin Jones; a sister, Belva Price; a special friend, Darrell Lambert of Snellville, Ga.; nine grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. at Bruzdzinski Funeral Home P.A., in Baltimore, Md., with burial in the Holly Hill Memorial Gardens, Maryland. | |
| HYLTON | Randall James | 19 Mar 2001 | Randall James Hylton, 55, of Madison, Tennessee, died March 19, 2001. He is known for his unique style of finger picking guitar and songwriting, plus his imitable ability to entertain. He is survived by: his wife, Patricia Harris Hylton; son, Blake Harris Hylton, both of Madison; mother, Ilene Cox Hylton, Floyd; sisters, Wanda Dalton, Floyd and Vicki Moser, Madison; nieces, Caity Moser, Madison and Cara D. Perdue, Roanoke; nephew, Jeff Dalton, Willis; favorite cat, Abi and dog, Toby. Memorial service was held Wednesday, March 21, at 1:00 p.m. at the Texas Troubadour Theatre, 2416 Music Valley Drive, Nashville, TN 855- 0028. Phillips-Robinson Funeral Home handled arrangements. | |
| Largen | L.D., Jr. | 19 Mar 2001 | 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 | |
| Smith | Kathleen A. | 19 Mar 2001 | Kathleen A. Smith, 69, passed away Monday, March 19, 2001. She is survived by: her husband, Levon H. Smith, Floyd; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Pauline Epperly, Floyd, Arlene Owen and husband Robert, Troutville, Hettie Allen, Roanoke; brother, J. J. Whitlock, Winston-Salem; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Wednesday, March 21 at 11:00 a.m. in the Chapel of Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, with the Reverend Leon Wood officiating. Interment in Jacksonville Cemetery. | |
| Isom | Foy Junior | 11 Jun 1923 | 20 Mar 2001 | Foy Junior Isom, 77, of Independence, died Tuesday, March 20, 2001 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Grayson County on June 11, 1923 to Foy Combs Isom and Fayme Hackler Isom. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Burton Isom of Galax; eight daughters and seven sons-in- law, Sandy and Tommy Brown of Fries, Betty Adkins, Linda and John Dixon, Tammy and Gregory Freeman, Linda and Robert Burnette and Brenda and Randy Martin, all of Galax, Stephanie and Dave Mills of Hagerstown, Md., and Debbie and Dick Grover of Mechanicsville, Md.; four sons and a daugher-in-law, Larry and Debbie Isom of Independence, Jerry Wayne Medley, Donald Isom and Ronald Isom, all of Galax; four brothers, Wayne Willard Isom and Scott Isom, both of Galax , Paul Isom of Hickory, N.C., and Harold Isom of Independence; 39 grandchildren and 22 great-grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren A funeral was held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Rock Creek Cemetery. The Rev. Fred Jennings officiated. |
| Caudell | Jessie | 24 Apr 1902 | 21 Mar 2001 | Jessie Caudell, 98, of Orange City, Fla., and formerly of Baywood, died Wednesday, March 21, 2001 in Orange City, Fla. She was born in Grayson County on April 24, 1902. She was the widow of Clay Caudell. Survivors include five daughters, Thelma Hood, Wilma Fields, Winnie Frye and Dorlean Payne, all of Orange City and Alma Lee Sizemore of Baywood; a son, C.B. Caudell of Belleview, Fla.; and eight grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A funeral was held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Mount Olivet Cemetery. The Rev. Fred Jennings and the Rev. Ben Haga officiated. |
| Wagoner | Ellen Dell | 27 Apr 1920 | 21 Mar 2001 | Ellen Dell Wagoner, 80, of Ennice, N.C., died Wednesday, March 21, 2001 at Twin County Regional Hospital. She was born in Maryland on April 27, 1920 to J. Lott and Bessie Wilson Choate. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Larry Hawks of Ennice, N.C.; a sister, Alese Proffitt of Great Mills, Md.; a brother, Harold Choate of Galax; two grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Satuday at 11 a.m. in the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Crab Creek Cemetery. Elder Bruce Higgins and Elder Terry Wilson officiated. |
| Alderman | Dallas | 21 Mar 2001 | Dallas Alderman, 99, of Max Meadows, formerly of Carroll County, died Wednesday, March 21, 2001 at Asbury Center at Birdmont. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Quillan and Kathryn Alderman of Wytheville; two daughters and a son-in-law, Irene Hart of Galax and Jean and Sidney Thompson of Max Meadows; three grandchildren and spouses, Robert and Debbie Thompson, Mark and Sandy Alderman and Carla Martin; and four great-grandchildren, Mackenzie Thompson, Jessica Martin, Marcia Alderman and Mary Beth Alderman. A funeral was held Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Liberty Hill Cemetery. Elder Joe H. McGrady officiated | |
| Baum | Ida R. | 21 Mar 2001 | Ida R. Baum, 70, of Sarasota, FL, passed away March 21, 2001. She is survived by: her husband of 45 years, Thomas A. Baum; daughters, Theresa Walker of Virginia, Susan Voorhees of Tennessee, Christina McIntyre of Virginia, Joy Baum of Florida, Mary Baum of New Jersey; sons, Thomas Baum, Jr. of New Jersey, Russell Baum of Tennessee, Francis Baum of Mo.; sister, Marie Gadd of New Jersey; 12 grandchildren. Service was held Friday, March 23, 2001 at 11 a.m. at St. Thomas More Catholic Church. Donations may be made to The Wellness Community, 3900 Clark Road, Sarasota, Florida 3233. Palms Funeral Home handled arrangements. | |
| Sanders | Paul F. | 14 Dec 1916 | 22 Mar 2001 | Paul F. Sanders, 84, of Sugar Grove, died Thursday, March 22, 2001 at Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. He was preceded in death by his wife, Zollie Testerman Sanders. He was born Dec 14, 1916 in Wilkes County, N.C., to John W. and Delter Evans Sanders. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Nancy and James Riley of Chilhowie and Edna and Roy Lane of Roanoke; one son and daughter-in-law; Danny and Kathryn Sanders of Mouth of Wilson, two brothers and a sister- in-law, John Howard and Sonna Sanders of Bristol and Fielden Sanders of Chilhowie; one sister, Edna Marie Hayes of Havre De Grace, Md.; a brother-in-law, Earl Baldwin of Troutdale; two sisters-in-law, Roza Anders of Marion and Lucy Sanders of Roanoke; four grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, several great-grandchildren an several step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. |
| Spence | Barbara | 11 Jul 1937 | 22 Mar 2001 | Barbara Reavis Spence, 63, of Charlotte, N.C., died Thursday, March 22, 2001, at her home. She was born July 11, 1937, in Grayson County. Survivors include her husband, O.K. Spence of Charlotte; her father, W.K. Reavis Sr.; a daughter and son-in-law, Lynn S. and Stacey Tidwell of Charlotte; a son and daughter-in-law, David A. and Michelle Spence of Jamestown, N.C.; a grandson; a sister, Carol R. Asbury; a brother, W.K. Reavis Jr.; two nieces; and one nephew. A funeral was held Sunday at Pineville Church of the Nazarene with burial in the Sharon Memorial Park. Pastor Mike Bearden officiated. Memorials may be made to the donor’s choice. McEwel Funeral and Cremation Service Pineville Chapel was in charge of arrangements. |
| Hylton | Annie Belle | 22 Mar 2001 | Annie Belle Hylton, 79, of Meadows of Dan, died Thursday, March 22, 2001 at Heritage Hall- Laurel Meadows. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Michael Wayne and Ruth J. Hylton of Hillsville; three daughters and sons-in-law, Ava and David Willard of Meadows of Dan, Linda and Donald Webb of Laurel Fork and Wanda and Craig Rhudy of Pensacola, Fla.; and eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild. A funeral was held at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home Chapel with burial in the Knowles Eden Cemetery in Patrick County. The Rev. Clarence Marshall officiated. | |
| Moran | Catherine DeHart | 22 Mar 2001 | Catherine DeHart Moran, 79, of Floyd, passed away Thursday, March 22, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Moran and one son, Virgil Moran. She is survived by: nine children and spouses, Hazel and Laurel Thomas, Marvin and Glori Jean Moran, Troy and Claradean Moran, Sylvia and David Whitlow, Margaret Vest and Dolly, Ardella and Tommy Poff, Charlie Moran and Linda, Linda and Robert Hatcher; daughter-in-law, Cindy Moran; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Irene Duncan, Lorine and Ed Wood, Nerene and Ward Tolbert, Lois and Marvin Spencer; two brothers and two sister-in-law, Delmer DeHart, Howard and Lilly DeHart, Dorothy DeHart; 17 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren and seven step great-grandchildren. | |
| Rippey | Danny Loyde | 22 Mar 2001 | Danny Loyde Rippey, 47, of Fancy Gap, died Thursday, March 22, 2001 at Twin County Regional Hospital. He was born in Carroll County on Oct 2, 1953 to Loyde and June Bobbitt Rippey. Survivors include his wife, Connie Rippey of Fancy Gap; two daughters, Jeri Rippey and Rachel Rippey, both of Fancy Gap; two step-daughters, Danielle Kilby of Hillsville and Amanda Spencer of Low Gap, N.C.; his parents, Loyde and Wanda Rippey of Galax and June and Arnold Hanks of Cana; and five grandchildren. A memorial service was held Saturday at 3:30 p.m. in the Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dewey Felts officiating. | |
| Adams | Gladys Lundy | 19 Mar 1917 | 23 Mar 2001 | Gladys Lundy Adams, 84, of Independence, died Friday, March 23, 2001, at Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, N.C. She was the widow of William Heffinger. She was born March 19, 1917, in Marion to Ernest Wesley and Gertrude Crigger Lundy. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Doris and David Hamm of Independence and Mildred and Rondie Mabe of Winston-Salem, N.C.; three sons and daughters-in-law, Joseph and Loretta Heffinger of San Diego, Calif., Charles and Dorothy Heffinger and Junior and Dorothy Heffinger, all of Independence; a daughter-in-law, Betty Heffinger of Wilson, N.C.; a half sister, Mary Haga; four half brothers, Jack Lundy, Owen Lundy, Ed Lundy and Bill Lundy; nine grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; several great- grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Monday at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with burial in the Chestnut Hill Cemetery. The Revs. Fred E. Jennings, Tom Burcham and William Howard officiated. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made tot he Independence Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 607, Independence, Va. 24348; or the Independence Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 588, Independence, Va. 24348. |
| Goad | Austin Farley | 23 Mar 2001 | Austin Farley Goad, 86, of Floyd, passed away Friday, March 23, 2001. He was preceded in death by a daughter Judy Goad. He was a member of Word of Truth Baptist Church. He is survived by: his wife of 66 years, Ida J. Goad, Floyd; one daughter and son-in-law, Joann and Andrew Nester, Floyd; two sons and daughters-in-law, James and Mildred Goad, Floyd, Roger and Erma Goad, Floyd; two sisters, Clara Clements, Mount Airy, North Carolina, Agnes Blizzard, Mount Airy, North Carolina; eight grandchildren and spouses, Judy and Donald Cain, Winchester, Dale and Sharon Goad, Winchester, Allen and Tammy Nester, Stuart, Diane and Lloyd Minter, Floyd, Denise Goad, Floyd, Delores Goad, Floyd, Darrell Goad, Floyd, Darren Goad, Floyd; five great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held Monday at 11:00 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend Murray Agee officiating. Interment followed in Buffalo Mountain Cemetery. | |
| Hall | Raymond Edmond | 23 Mar 2001 | Raymond Edmond Hall, 67, of Salem, Va., passed away Friday March 23, 2001. He is survived by: two daughters, Patricia Wilson, Ironto, Melinda Harris, Floyd; one son, Michael Hall, Salem; four sisters, Eunice Muncy, Copper Hill, Wanna Thomas, Christiansburg, Nan Basham, Roanoke, Eva Hall, Shawsville; two brothers, Lloyd Hall, Christiansburg, Branard Hall, Christiansburg. Funeral service was held Monday, March 26, 2001 at 2:00 p.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with the Reverend Richard Thomas officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. | |
| Simpson | Cynthia | 23 Mar 2001 | Cynthia Finley Simpson, 89, of Independence, died Friday, March 23, 2001, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital, Elkin, N.C. She was the widow of Albert Simpson. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Eva Sue McMilian; and two sons, Arthur Simpson and Frank Simpson. She was born May 10, 1911, in Sparta, N.C., to Ben and Rinda McMillian Finley. She was a member of White Plains Baptist Church. Survivors include three daughters, Ella Phipps of Independence, Alice Washington of Sparta, N.C., and Cynthia Marie Simpson of Winston-Salem, N.C.; six sons and five daughters-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Louis Simpson of Jonesville, N.C., Mr. and Mrs. John Mack Simpson of North Wilkesboro, N.C., Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Simpson of Clinton, Ohio, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Simpson of Salem, Mr. and Mrs. James Lonnie Simpson of New York, N.Y., and Larry Simpson of Roanoke; three sisters-in-law, Treva Carter of Sparta, N.C., Margaret Williams and Juanita Simpson, both of Philadelphia, Pa.; 50 grandchildren; 82 great-grandchildren; 32 great-great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Tuesday at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with burial in the White Plains Cemetery, Twin Oaks, N.C. The Revs. Curtis Wolfe and Sue Green officiated. | |
| Strausbaugh | Jean | 23 Mar 2001 | Jean Alwine Strausbaugh, 75, formerly of Roanoke, went to be with the Lord on Friday afternoon March 23, 2001. She was a long time active member of Red Hill Church of the Brethren, where she was also the organist from 1966 to 1996. Jean was an Avon Representive for 35 years, and gave piano lessons in her home for many years. She was the widow of Maurice Strausbaugh, and was also preceded in death by a son, Dennis Ray Strausbaugh; and her mother, Irene Alwine. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Constance and Ronald Callahan, Roanoke, Patricia and David Howington, Boones Mill; a son and daughter-in-law, Maurice H. and Cindy Strausbaugh, Roanoke; eleven grandchildren, David Hylton, Jennifer Quade, Kim Norfleet, Chrisitna Donahue, William Strausbaugh, Michael Strausbaugh, Michelle Link, Natatia DePaoli, Tabatha Stimeling, Melissa Mooore, Cris Underwood; eight great grandchildren, Evan Hylton, Brandon Hylton, Ryan Hylton, Kendall Quade, Brett Dagenais, Lewis Shelton Link, Alexis Link, Sydney Stimeling and a number of extended family in York, PA. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday from Red Hill Church of the Brethren with the Rev. James R. Worline officiating. Interment followed in Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made a favorite charity. Oakey”s South Chapel handled arrangements. | |
| Easter | Curtis Harold | 28 Apr 1921 | 24 Mar 2001 | Curtis Harold Easter, 79, of Cana, husband of Lelia Akers Easter, died at the Northern Hospital of Surry County, N.C., Saturday afternoon, March 24, 2001. He was born April 28, 1921, in Carroll County to the late Curtis Cameron and Bertha Leonard Easter. He was a retired orchard farmer and school bus driver. He restored antique automobiles and frequently drove them in local parades. He served in the United States Army during W.W.II attaining the grade of staff sergeant. He participated in many battles including The Battle of the Bulge and was a driver on The Red Ball Express. He received many citations including the Purple Heart with Custer, the Bronze Star Medal and four Battle Stars. He was a life time member of the Disabled American Veterans, the Veterans of Foreign Wars and helped to organize The Veterans of the Battle of the Bulge Veteran Organization. He was a very active member of Paul’s Creek Baptist Church. He had many friends and “adopted” sons and daughters whom he loved greatly. He was very appreciative of their love in return. Survivors include his wife, Leila Akers Easter of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Curtis H. Jr., and Anita Easter of Lexington, S.C.; a grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Shawn and Suzanne Easter of Cary, Ill.; a granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Gina and Ken Holmes of Columbia, S.C.; one great-granddaughter, Taylor Easter of Cary, Ill.; one great- grandson, Jackson Holmes of Columbia, S.C.; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Ules and Genevieve Easter of Mount Airy, N.C., and Clyde and Ethel Easter of Fancy Gap; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Tuesday at Paul”s Creek Baptist Church with burial in the Rocky Ford United Church of Christ Cemetery. The Revs. Tony Holder and Verlon Combs officiated. Moody Funeral Home in Mount Airy, N.C., was in charge of arrangements. |
| Jenkins | Glenda Sutherland | 9 Sep 1938 | 24 Mar 2001 | Glenda Sutherland Jenkins, 62, of Independence, died Saturday, March 24, 2001, at her home. She was the widow of David W. Jenkins. She was born Sept. 9, 1938, at Comers Rock to Robert Grant and Esther Hale Sutherland. She was a member of Bridle Creek United Methodist Church. She was a registered nurse and a life-long beef and sheep farmer. Survivors include a son, Michael Jenkins of King, N.C.; her parents, Grant and Esther Sutherland of Elk Creek; a brother and sister-in-law, Joe and Betty Sutherland of Comers Rock; a sister-in-law and spouse, Lillie J. and Don Williams of Greensboro, N.C.; four nephews, Mark Sutherland and Lyndon Sutherland, both of Comers Rock, Gary Williams of Greensboro, N.C., and Grant Williams of Raleigh, N.C. A funeral was held Monday at Bridle Creek United Methodist Church with burial in the Bridle Creek Cemetery. The Revs. James Fain and Greg Cochran officiated. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Bridle Creek Cemetery, c/o Jacky Anderson, P.O. Box 115, Independence, Va. 24348; or to Emory and Henry College, Emory, Va. 24327. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Wilson | Nell | 21 Oct 1915 | 25 Mar 2001 | Nell Todd Wilson, 85, of Statesville, N.C., formerly of Galax, died Sunday, March 25, 2001, at Davis Regional Hospital, Statesville. She was the widow of Ross Wilson. She was born Oct 21, 1915, in Baywood to Isaiah and Lollie Higgins Todd. Survivors include a son, Jeff Wilson of Hillsville; a daughter and son-in-law, Betsy and Marv Atkins of Statesville; two grandchildren; and one great-granddaughter. A funeral will be held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. at Crossroads Primitive Baptist Church, Baywood with burial in the Felts Cemetery, Galax. Elder Terry Wilson will officiate. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Carroll House, 56 Carroll House Lane, Hillsville, Va. 24343. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
| Sexton | James Ralph | 21 Mar 1922 | 25 Mar 2001 | James Ralph Sexton, 79, of Galax, died Sunday, March 25, 2001, at Wake Forest Medical Center. He was born March 21, 1922, in Spray, N.C., to Roscoe and Annie Jones Sexton. He served in the U.S. Navy during W.W.II, served with the Galax Fire Department for many years, was a past Master of Oldtown Lodge A.F. & A.M., and was retired from Galax-Grayson Ambulance Service. He was preceded in death by his father, Roscoe Sexton; and his mother, Annie Jones Akers. Survivors include his wife, Elaine Sexton of Galax; a daughter, Ginger Dancy of Rutherfordton, N.C.; a granddaughter, Suzanne Dancy of Rutherfordton, N.C.; and a sister, Helen Soehnlein of Dade City, Fla. A memorial service was held Tuesday at First United Methodist Church with burial in the Felts Memorial Cemetery. Dr. Tom Conley officiated. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First United Methodist Church choir robe fund, P.O. Box 445, Galax, Va. 24333. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Baker | Edgar Gene, Rev. | 25 Mar 2001 | The Rev. Edgar Gene Baker, 87, of Independence, died Sunday, March 25, 2001, at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax. | |
| Blevins | Estel | 25 Mar 2001 | Estel Blevins, 85, of Troutdale, died Sunday, March 25, 2001, at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion. | |
| Cox | Esta Faye Bunn | 25 Mar 2001 | Esta Faye Bunn Cox, 63, wife of Stacy Edward Cox, died Sunday, March 25, 2001, in a Georgetown hospital after an illness. Mrs. Cox was born in Fancy Gap, a daughter of the late Garland Chester Bunn and the late Minnie Inez Hall Bunn. She was the most wonderful mother in the world, attended Rose Hill Baptist Church and was a graduate of Hillsville High School in Hillsville. Surviving are her husband, Stacy Edward Cox of the home; five daughters, Regina Williams of Wytheville, Carolyn Viar of Christiansburg, Dana Harman of Plantation, Fla., Jill Ward of Galax and Judy Stoneham of Huntersville, N.C.; 13 grandchildren; six brothers; and two sisters. A funeral was held Tuesday at Rose Hill Baptist Church, directed by Morris Funeral Home of Hemingway, S.C., and a local service was held Thursday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home with burial in the Independence Church Cemetery, Fancy Gap. Memorials may be made to the Susan G. Komen Foundation, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, Texas, 75265-0309. | |
| Parsons | Ward | 25 Mar 2001 | Ward Parsons, 60, of Sugar Grove, died Sunday, March 25, 2001, at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. He was born Feb. 10, 1941, in Sugar Grove to Ed and Vena Haulsey Parsons. Survivors include his wife, Virginia Baker Parsons of the home; two sons and a daughter-in-law, James E. and Kelly Parsons of Troutdale and Oscar Parsons of the home; a daughter, Jennifer Parsons of Los Angeles, Calif.; one brother and sister-in-law, Webb and Mary Parsons of Sugar Grove; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. at Summit Baptist Church, Sugar Grove, with burial in the Fairwood Cemetery, Troutdale. The Rev. Donald Tate will officiate. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Rorrer | Thelma Lake | 25 Mar 2001 | Thelma Lake Harman Rorrer, 81, formerly of Coalwood, West Virginia passed away Sunday, March 25, 2001. She was preceded in death by her mother Etta Susan Harman Epperly and two sons Freddie Lee and Robert Eugene Rorrer. She was a member of the Fairview Church of the Brethren. She is survived by: her husband of 63 years, Ervin L. Rorrer, Floyd; daughter in-law, Janet F. Rorrer, Floyd; grandchildren and spouses, Lynne and Mike Metzler, Brian and Kim Rorrer, Bary and Kaye Rorrer, all of Floyd; great grandchildren, Kaitlyn Metzer, Taylor Metzler, Daniel Metzler, Sidney Rorrer, R.J. Rorrer, all of Floyd, David Metzler, Blacksburg; one brother and sister-in-law, Lane and Dorothy Epperly, Copper Hill; two sisters-in-law, Reva Belcher, Silvia and Reg Hancock, all of Floyd; two brothers-in-law, Claude and Christine Rorrer, Baltimore, Maryland, Sebert and Jean Rorrer, Chesapeake; several nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held Tuesday, March 27, at 11:00 a.m. at Gardner Funeral Home with Reverend Glen H. Sage and Reverend Graham Mitchell officiating. Interment followed in Jacksonville Cemetery. | |
| Boyd | Luther Columbus | 12 Aug 1915 | 26 Mar 2001 | Luther Columbus Boyd, 85, of Meadows of Dan, died Monday, March 26, 2001 at North Carolina Baptist Hospital as the result of an automobile accident. He was born August 12, 1915 in Patrick County to the late Rufus and Emma Wood Boyd. In addition to his parents, Mr. Boyd was preceded in death by a son, Luther Elvin Boyd; a daughter, Virginia Rhumell Willett; and two brothers, Alvy Boyd and Elmer Guy Boyd. He is survived by: his wife, Gracie Irene Boyd, Meadows of Dan; two grandchildren, Michael Ray Bridges and Carl James Bridges; two great-grandchildren; and a sister, Myrtle Boyd of Meadows of Dan. A graveside service will be held Thursday, March 29, at 2:00 p.m. in the Boyd Family Cemetery with Bill Banks officiating. Moody Funeral Home, Stuart, handled arrangements. |
| Hawkins | Georgia Virginia “Georgie” | 26 Mar 2001 | Georgia (Georgie) Virginia Cox Hawkins, age 77, of 352 Tilley Road, Laurel Springs died Monday morning, March 26, 2001, in the Sunbridge of Alleghany in Sparta, NC. She was the widow of Hiram Hawkins. She is survived by Four sons and a daughter-in-law: Howard D. & Sarah Hawkins of Laurel Springs, Sam E. Hawkins of Elkin, John H. Hawkins of North Wilkesboro and Charles R. Hawkins of Laurel Springs; Two brothers and sisters-in-law: Rev. Jessie & Elizabeth Cox of Jefferson and Dean & Edna Cox of Sparta; Four Grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, March 28, 2001, at 2:oo PM at the Calvary Freewill Baptist Church in Glendale Springs with burial to follow in the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery. Rev. Russell Sheets and Rev. Ted Reynolds will officiate. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the services to lie in state. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7-9 pm at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, C/O Janet McKnight, 2511 Mtn. View Road, Glade Valley, NC 28627. The family will be at their respective homes. | |
| Hawkins | Georgia Virginia Cox “Georgie” | 26 Mar 2001 | Mrs. Georgia (Georgie) Virginia Cox Hawkins, age 77, of 352 Tilley Road, Laurel Springs died Monday morning, March 26, 2001, in the Sunbridge of Alleghany in Sparta, NC. She was the widow of Hiram Hawkins. She is survived by four sons and a daughter-in-law: Howard D. and Sarah Hawkins of Laurel Springs, Sam E. Hawkins of Elkin, John H. Hawkins of North Wilkesboro and Charles R. Hawkins of Laurel Springs; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Rev. Jessie and Elizabeth Cox of Jefferson and Dean and Edna Cox of Sparta; four grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, March 28, 2001, at 2:oo PM at the Calvary Freewill Baptist Church in Glendale Springs with burial to follow in the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery. Rev. Russell Sheets and Rev. Ted Reynolds will officiate. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the services to lie in state. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7-9 pm at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, C/O Janet McKnight, 2511 Mtn. View Road, Glade Valley, NC 28627. The family will be at their respective homes. | |
| Sizemore | Simon Clinton | 10 Jul 1921 | 27 Mar 2001 | Simon Clinton Sizemore, 79, of Galax, died Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at his home. He was born July 10, 1921, in Carroll County to Joseph William and Ellen Jane Sizemore. Survivors include his wife, Goldie Melton Sizemore of Galax; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Linda and Jimmy Litz, Judy and John Diamond and Kathy Brewer and friend David Barrett, all of Galax; a sister, Emmeline Boyd of Meadows of Dan; and three grandchildren. A funeral will be held today, Friday, at 2 p.m. at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home with burial in the McKenzie Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the Hillsville VFW Post 1115. Pastor Camet Spivey will officiate. |
| Alexander | W.J. “Jack” | 27 Mar 2001 | W.J. “Jack” Alexander, 88, of Austinville, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, March 27, 2001, and was a Christian since 1943. He was preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Nellie Frazier Alexander. Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, Olen and Melda Alexander and Lloyd “Pete” and Peggy Alexander, all of Austinville, Rufus and Lou Alexander of Collinsville, and Everett and Beatrice Alexander of Max Meadows; two brothers, Lester Alexander of Austinville and Hubert Alexander of Lexington, N.C.; two sisters, Myrtle Hawkins of Arlington, Texas, and Ilene Nixon of Radford; 11 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild. A funeral will be held today, Friday, at 11 a.m. at Shorts Creek Church of God with burial in the Shorts Creek Cemetery. The Revs. Alan Hathaway, Dale Frazier and Carl White will officiate. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Anderson | Harry Glenn | 27 Mar 2001 | Harry Glenn Anderson, 78, of Woodbridge, died Tuesday, March 27, 2001, at Potomac Hospital in Woodbridge. Survivors include his wife, Missouri Newman Anderson of Woodbridge; a stepson, Robert Leigh-Quesinberry II of Woodbridge; and a step grandson. A funeral was held Saturday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home with burial in the Newman Cemetery, Dugspur. Dr. O. Neil McCarter officiated. | |
| Wyatt | Mabel | 27 Mar 2001 | Mrs. Mabel Bowers Wyatt, age 60, of Maplewood Apartments # 4, Sparta, NC, died Tuesday morning, March 27, 2001, at her home. She is survived by her husband: Elder Bayne Wyatt of the home; One daughter: LuJean Michael of Sparta; Two sons and daughters-in-law: Don & Cindy Wyatt of Taylorsville, Jim & Karen Wyatt of Sparta; Six grandchildren and one great-grandchild; One brother: Cecil Richardson of Laurel Springs. Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, March 29, 2001, at 2 PM at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial to follow in the Wyatt Family Cemetery in Laurel Springs. Elders Donnie Dickens, Doug Hawks and Charles Brinegar will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening, March 28, 2001, from 6-8 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers will be appreciated or Memorial Contributions may be made to the Pleasant Grove Church, C/O Eld. Bayne Wyatt, Maplewood Apt. # 4, Sparta, NC 28675. | |
| Petty | Alma Mae Norman | 28 Mar 2001 | Mrs. Alma Mae Norman Petty, age 82, of 1000 Robin Road, Blacksburg, Va., died Wednesday morning in the Montgomery Regional Hospital in Blacksburg, Va. She was the widow of Hoyt Petty. She is survived by two daughters: Keena Burcham of Blacksburg, Va. and Barbara Shaver of Baltimore, Md.; One grandson: Keegan Sturdivant of Blacksburg, Va.; Four sisters: Phinnie Killon of Ennice, Alfogene Caudill of Maryland, Geraldine Caudill of Ennice and Jamalie Richardson of Ennice; Two brothers: Reid Norman of Ennice and Mack Norman of Galax, Va. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Graveside Services will be conducted Saturday, March 31, 2001, at 2 PM at the Saddle Mtn. Cemetery. Rev. Fred E. Jennings will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7-8 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Wooten | Samuel Vaughn | 28 Mar 2001 | Samuel Vaughn Wooten, age 80, of 37 Caudill Rd., Glade Valley, NC, died Wednesday evening, March 28, 2001, at his home. He is survived by his wife: Hazel Crouse Wooten of the home; Two sons and daughters-in-law: Rev. Don & Jolene Wooten of Sparta and Dorman & Ruth Wooten of Chillicothe, Ohio; Two grandchildren: Greg Wooten of Jonesville and Tammie Joan Collins of Circleville, Ohio; A great-grandson: Zachary Collins of Circleville, Ohio; A step-daughter: Wilma Finney of Glade Valley; Two sisters: Ercell Miller of Sparta and Marie Spicer of Elkin; One brother: Paul Wooten of North Wilkesboro; Five Step Grandchildren also survive. Funeral Services will be conducted Sunday, April 1, 2001, at 2:00 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Whitehead Joines Cemetery. Rev. Bradley Wooten, Eld. Raymond Crouse and Rev. Everett Shaw will officiate. Military Rites will be conducted at the Graveside by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 7-9 pm at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Carr | Leona Smith | 28 Jul 1902 | 29 Mar 2001 | Leona Smith Carr, 92, of Galax, died Thursday, March 29, 2001, at her home. She was the widow of Roy Carr. She was born July 28, 1902, in Surry County, N.C., to Anual and Julina Smith. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Helen and Paul Pollard and Frances and Kenny Carico, all of Galax; four grandchildren; four great- grandchildren; one stepgreat-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Saturday at Crab Creek Primitive Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. Elders Bruce Higgins and Terry Wilson officiated. |
| Warf | Pearl Odessa | 11 Jul 1913 | 29 Mar 2001 | Pearl Odessa Warf, 87, of Galax, died Thursday, March 29, 2001, at the home of her daughter. She was born July 11, 1913, in Carroll County to Gordon and Lula Smith Hanks. She was the widow of Johnson Warf. Survivors include a daughter, Mae Bowman of Galax; a son and daughter-in-law, Clifford and Eula Faye Warf of Galax; a sister, Ester Farmer of Galax; 10 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Saturday at Faith Temple Mission with burial in the Pickett Cemetery. The Revs. Tommy Vass and Robert Phipps officiated. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Anderson | Eldridge C. | 12 Oct 1925 | 29 Mar 2001 | Eldridge C. Anderson, 75, of Troutdale, died Thursday, March 29, 2001, at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax. He was born Oct. 12, 1925, in Flatridge to Enoch and Minnie Cornett Anderson. Survivors include his wife, Pauline Anderson of the home; two daughters, Barbara J. Young of the home and Dorothy A. Hash of Mouth of Wilson; a brother and sister-in-law, Rex and Sharon Anderson of Galax; two sisters-in-law, Rose Anderson of Fries and Linda Anderson of Marion; three grandchildren and two spouses; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Sunday at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with burial in the Pine Branch Cemetery, Mouth of Wilson. The Revs. Fred E. Jennings, George Russell and Junior Anderson officiated. Memorial contributions may be made to the Twin County Hospice, P.O. Box 106, Galax, Va. 24333. |
| Carter | Betty Jean Kemp | 31 Mar 2001 | Betty Jean Kemp Carter, 67, of Hillsville, died Saturday, March 31, 2001, at North Carolina Baptist Hospital. Survivors include her husband, Clayton Jimmy Carter of Hillsville; three daughters and a son-in-law, Eraina Fine and Edna and William Brooks, all of Hillsville; and Tammy Carter Farmer and special friend Henry Clay Poole of Sinking Spring, Pa.; two sisters, Flora Alger and Clara Curry, both of Princeton, W.Va.; a brother and sister-in-law, Billy and Sharon Kemp of Hillsville; and five grandchildren. A funeral was held Tuesday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home with burial in the Shockley Cemetery. The Revs. R.J. Buttery and Ron Hager officiated. | |
| Landreth | Guy Kim | 9 Feb 1910 | 1 Apr 2001 | 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 |
| Summers | Luther S. | 1 Apr 2001 | Luther S. Summers, 83, of Woodlawn, died Sunday, April 1, 2001, at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax. Survivors include his wife, Silladean Summers of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Barbara S. and Frank McBride of Galax; a son and daughter-in-law, Dennis E. and Alice W. Summers of Woodlawn; five grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home with burial in the Monta Vista Memory Gardens, Galax. The Rev. Jim Fain will officiate. Military rites were conducted at graveside by the Hillsville VFW Post 1115. | |
| Cornett | Edgar T. | 22 Apr 1935 | 2 Apr 2001 | Edgar T. Cornett, 65, of Comers Rock, the Bethel Community, died Monday, April 2, 2001, at Wythe County Community Hospital, Wytheville. He was born April 22, 1935, in Comers Rock to Elmo and Edna Taylor Cornett. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. Survivors include his wife, Delores Hale Cornett of the home; three daughters and sons-in-law, Martha and Randy Hurst of Galax, Gloria and Greg Bryant of Salem and Jessica and Geof Pejsa of Waldorf, Md.; two sons and a daughter-in-law, Tommy and Angie Cornett of Comers Rock and William Cornett of Danville; three stepdaughters and a spouse, Tamara Butindaro and Lisa Cornett, both of Efgewood, Md., and Vicky and Wayne Delby of Comers Rock; a sister, Betty Russell of Independence; a brother and sister-in-law, Stephen and Gay Cornett of Comers Rock; a special nephew, Joshua Cornett of Comers Rock; and 16 grandchildren. A funeral was held Wednesday at Bethel United Methodist Church, Comers Rock, with burial in the Cornett Cemetery. The Revs. Bobby Lorton and Fred E. Jennings officiated. Military rites were conducted at graveside by the Grayson County VFW Post 7726. Memorial contributions may be made to the Cornett Cemetery, c/o Louise Mays, 11135 Comers Rock Road, Troutdale, Va. 24378; or Bethel United Methodist Church, c/o Mary Harrington, 5688 Big Ridge Road, Elk Creek, Va. 24326. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Combs | Eva Ann | 14 Oct 1908 | 3 Apr 2001 | Eva Ann Combs, 92, of Galax, died Tuesday, April 3, 2001, at Grayson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was the widow of Clayton Combs. She was born Oct. 14, 1908, in Carroll County to William and Polly Lineberry Ryder. Survivors include a stepdaughter and son-in-law, Pearl and J.C. Lowe of Galax; three stepsons and daughters- in-law, Sidney and Ruth Combs of Galax, Earl and Mary Combs and Carli and Ethel Combs, all of Martinsville; five stepgrandchildren; nine stepgreat-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held today, Friday, at 11 a.m. at Blue Ridge Chapel with burial in the church cemetery. The Revs. Jimmie Marion and David Moore will officiate. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
| Higgins | John Herman | 26 May 1916 | 3 Apr 2001 | John Herman Higgins, 84, of Galax, died Tuesday, April 3, 2001, at Twin County Regional Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Jennings Higgins. He was born May 26, 1916, in Carroll County to John and Clara Bedsaul Higgins. Survivors include his sister, Bernice Higgins Parish of Mount Airy, N.C.; and several nieces and nephews. A will be held today, Friday, at 2 p.m. at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home with burial in the Fairlawn Cemetery. The Rev. Carl Bowles will officiate. |
| Anderson | Elsie Hanshew Anderson | 3 Apr 2001 | Elsie Hanshew Anderson, age 87, of Wytheville, died Tuesday, April 3, 2001 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. Mrs. Anderson was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late William W. and May Atwell Hanshew. She was a member of the Wytheville Baptist Church and had been a seamstress in the Wythe County area since the mid-1950s. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Anderson; a sister, Kate Rich; and two brothers, Tom and Donald Hanshew. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, Tommy Joe and Lynnette Anderson of Decatur, Ga.; three sisters, Bessie Kincer of Bristol, Tenn., Ollie Atwell of Wytheville, and Viola Anderson of Rural Retreat; three nieces, Shirley Anderson Slagle of Rural Retreat, Neta Kincer Seneker and Eleanor Kincer Smith, both of Bristol, Tenn.; one nephew, William “Bill” Rich Jr., Roanoke; sister-in-law, Evelyn Hanshew of Florida. Funeral services were held Friday, April 6, at 11 a.m. at the Wytheville Baptist Church with the Rev. Dr. Barry Losey officiating. Interment followed in the West End Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home in Wytheville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Felts | Linda Joyce | 8 Feb 1947 | 4 Apr 2001 | Linda Joyce Felts, 54, of Fancy Gap, died Wednesday, April 4, 2001, at her home. She was born Feb. 8, 1947, in Fries to Wilmer Leon and Margaret Nelson Riggins. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Rachel and Patrick Bryson of Fancy Gap; a son, James Michael Felts of Fancy Gap; her mother, Margaret Sizemore of Galax; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Wanda and Donnie Marshall of Galax and Elizabeth and Jerry Cox of Sparta, N.C.; a brother and sister-in- law, Leon and Patricia Riggins of Galax; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral will be held today, Friday, at 3:30 p.m. at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home with burial in the Good Hope Cemetery. The Rev. Jimmie Marion will officiate. |
| Cooper | Denise Elizabeth Matthews | 8 Apr 2001 | Mrs. Denise Elizabeth Matthews Cooper, age 62, of 304 Old Hwy. 21, Sparta, died Sunday, April 8, 2001, at her home. She was the widow of Jasper Paul Cooper. She is survived by one son: Kenneth Cooper of Jacksboro, Tenn.; two daughters: Betty Jo Leftwich of Winston-Salem and Karolyn Johnson of Sparta; three grandchildren; and two sisters: Joan Evans and Betty Cockburn both of England. A Memorial Service will be conducted Friday, April 13, 2001, at 2:00 PM at the Antioch Methodist Church with the Father Stan McGraw officiating. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, C/O Janet McKnight, 2511 Mtn. View Road, Glade Valley, NC 28627, to Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. Box 1287, Sparta, NC 28675 or to the Humane Society, 200 Casey Lane, Boone, NC 28607. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Cooper | Hazel Higgins | 8 Apr 2001 | Mrs. Hazel Higgins Cooper, age 92, of 456 Osborne Memorial Road, Sparta, died Sunday morning, April 8, 2001, in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She was the widow of Larrie Cooper. She is survived by one daughter: Mildred Oliver of Sparta; one granddaughter and spouse: Sarah and Chris Hicks of Kernersville; one sister and brother-in-law: Gelene and Clive Edwards of Sparta; and five nephews: Ronnie and Betty Edwards of Sparta, Dave Smith of Monterey, Va., Bob Smith of Mt. Airy, Md., and Frank Gallagher and Bill Gallagher both of Pennsylvania. Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday, April 11, 2001, at 2:00 PM at the Crab Creek Primitive Baptist Church burial to follow in the Church Cemetery. The body will be placed in the Church 30 minutes prior to the services to lie in state. Rev. Larry Atwood will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 7-9 pm at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers will be appreciated or Memorials may be made to the Crab Creek Building Fund, C/O Rudolph Edwards, 196 Miracle Valley Lane, Ennice, NC 28623. | |
| Crouse | Waive Richardson | 13 Apr 2001 | Mrs. Waive Richardson Crouse, age 86, of 646 Pleasant Home Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Friday evening, April 13, 2001, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She was the widow of Munsey Crouse. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law: Rose and Paul Baker of Greensboro, N.C., Nancy and Haines Sasnett of Raleigh , N.C., and Mary Franklin and Millard Blackburn of Galax, Va.; and one granddaughter: Angela Dewar Nesbit of Charlotte, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted Monday morning, April 16, at 11:00 a.m. at the Sparta United Methodist Church with burial in the Sparta Cemetery. The body will be placed in the Church 30 minutes prior to the funeral service to lie-in-state. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Alleghany County Educational Foundation c/o John Woodruff, P.O. Box 151, Sparta, N.C. 28675. | |
| Easter | Thelma Vada Cagle | 21 Mar 1917 | 15 Apr 2001 | Thelma Vada Cagle Easter, 84, of Galax, died Sunday, April 15, 2001, at Twin County Regional Hospital.She was born March 21, 1917, in Carroll County to Joel Ellison and Bertha Edna Edwards Cagle. Survivors include her husband, Joseph B. Easter of Galax; two daughters and sons-in-law, Margaret and Carlie McCraw of Fancy Gap and Sally and Billy Marshall of Woodlawn; a son and daughter-in-law, Howard and Zollie Easter of Galax; a daughter-in-law, Betty Easter of Galax; a sister, Ila Andrews of Galax; five grandchildren; and eight great-grandchildren. A funeral will be held today, Wednesday, at 4 p.m. at New Hope Primitive Baptist Church with burial in the Independence Cemetery. Elders George Flippin, Paul Clark and Tim Gentry will officiate. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
| Forrest | Clarence Franklin | 4 Oct 1909 | 18 Apr 2001 | Clarence Franklin Forrest, 91, of Mocksvile, died Saturday, April 28, 2001, at Autumn Care in Mocksville.He was born Oct. 4, 1909, to Lewis Bailey and Beulah Walker Forrest.He was preceded in death by his wife, Sadie Mae.Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Sue and Roger Powell of Roseland, and Carol Lawrence of Mocksville; two sons and daughters-in- law, Roy and Joy Forrest of Galax and Harvey and Brenda Forrest of Mocksville; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Paul Forrest of Mocksville and Conard Forrest of Swannsboro, N.C.; four sisters, Georgia Boyer, Novcella Safley and Jean Seamon of Mocksville, and Juanita Prather of High Point, N.C.; and a special friend, Sadie Wagoner of Cooleemee, N.C.A funeral was held Tuesday at Jericho Church of Christ with Tom Torpy, Roger Powell and Tony Forrest officiating.Memorial may be made to the Jericho Church of Christ building fund or Carolina Bible Camp, 1988 Jericho Church Road, Mocksville, N.C. 27028.Davie Funeral Home in Mocksville was in charge of arrangements. |
| Edwards | Shirley Hawks | 19 Apr 2001 | Mrs. Shirley Hawks Edwards, age 64, of 8882 Hwy. 18 North, Ennice, NC, died Thursday morning, April 19, 2001, at her home. She is survived by her husband: Eugene Edwards of the home; two sons and daughters-in-law: Eddie and Joye Edwards, Billy and Roxanne Edwards all of Ennice; Six Granddaughters and one grandson: Tina Edwards, Brenda Edwards, Sarah Edwards, Melanie Edwards, Melissa Edwards, Taylor Edwards and Andy Edwards all of Ennice; one sister and brother-in-law: Katherine and Joe McLean of Elk Creek, Va.; one brother and sister-in-law: Carl H. and Inga Hawks of Phoenix City, Alabama; two step-sisters and brothers-in-law: Joan and Otis Lovill of Troutman and June and Albert UpChurch of Lambsburg, Va.; one step-brother and sister-in-law: Gerald and Francis Hawks of Winston- Salem. Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, April 21, 2001, at 2:00 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Glade Creek Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Everett Shaw and Rev. Fred E. Jennings will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday evening, April 20, 2001, from 7-9 pm at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta and at other times at the home of Billy and Roxanne Edwards, 1767 Big Oak Road, Ennice, NC. | |
| Hodge | Reva Lane | 21 Mar 1939 | 20 Apr 2001 | Reva Lane Hodge, 62, of Fries, the Summerfield Community, died Friday, April 20, 2001, at her home.She was born March 21, 1939, in West Jefferson, N.C., to Richard and Mabel Wyatt Lane. Survivors include her husband, Roger Hodge of the home; a daughter, Rita Taylor of Wilkesboro, N.C.; five sisters, Mildred Germanio of Roanoke, Betty Jean Hodge of Galax, Etta Mae Moxley and Carolyn Kay Lane, all of Galax, and Maxine Bradshaw of Richmond; one brother, Ray Lane of Galax; an uncle and aunt, Sam and Pauline Burris of Fries; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.A funeral was held Sunday at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with burial in the Pilgrims Rest Cemetery. The Revs. Fred E. Jennings and Paul Boyer officiated. |
| Brooks | Reeves Mack | 20 Apr 2001 | Mr. Reeves Mack Brooks, age 73, of 5255 Shattalon Drive, Winston-Salem, NC, died Monday evening, April 30, 2001, at his home. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law: Dan and Kathy Brooks of Maryville, Tn.; three daughters and sons-in-law: Barbara and Danny Lyon of Sparta, Wanda and Randy Miles of Sumter, SC, and Elizabeth and Jerry Mitchell of North Wilkesboro; his mother: Blanche Royal Brooks of Sparta; three sisters: Marie Pruitt of Laurel Springs, Lois Edwards of Sparta and Treva Bridges of Matthews; three brothers: Cecil Brooks of Sparta, J.D. Brooks of Laurel Springs and Wade Brooks of Katy, Tx. eight grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, one great-grandchild and several nieces and nephews. Funeral Services will be conducted Thursday, May 3, 2001, at 2 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Woodruff Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Elders Earl Baker and Roy Houser will officiate. Military Rites will be conducted at the graveside by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the Woodruff Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, C/O Roger Williams, 236 Shawtown Road, Glade Valley, NC 28627. The family will be at the homes of Barbara and Danny Lyon, 133 Old Hwy 21, Sparta or Lois and Paul Edwards, Kemp Street, Sparta, where friends may call at anytime. | |
| Kirby | Iva S. | 29 Mar 1928 | 21 Apr 2001 | Iva S. Kirby, 73, of Fries, died Saturday, April 21, 2001, at Grayson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.She was born March 29, 1928, in Carroll County to Walter Isaac and Callie Dowling Swinney.She was the widow of James W. Kirby.Survivors include two daughters, Rhonda Simmerman of Wytheville and Treva Adams of Fries; a son, Colen Kirby of Austinville; a sister, Alice Pearman of Fries; a sister-in-law, Eula Belle Swinney of Galax; five grandchildren and spouses, Lorna and Neal King, Nicole Simmerman, C.J. Adams, Elisha Kirby and Seth Kirby; and one great-granddaughter, Alora King.A funeral was held Monday at Mount Hope United Methodist Church with burial in the church cemetery. The Revs. Rance Edwards and Jeff Combs officiated.Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Collins | Walter Ray | 16 May 1929 | 27 Apr 2001 | Walter Ray Collins, 71, of Midway Heights, Galax, died Friday, April 27, 2001, at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax.He was born May 16, 1929, in Independence to Kemper Guy and Agnes Hampton Collins.Survivors include his wife, Norma Collins of the home; his mother-in-law, “Bill” Lowe of Galax; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Inez Boyer of Independence and Donna Lee and Bud Cooper of Willows, Calif.; four brothers and three sisters-in-law, Thomas and Gladys Collins, Grayson and Lorene Collins and Claude “Happy” Collins, all of Independence, and Guy and Peggy Collins of Randleman, N.C.; a sister-in-law and spouse, Sharon and Fred Smith of French Settlement, La.; and several nieces and nephews.A funeral was held Sunday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, Independence, with burial in the Monta Vista Memory Gardens, Galax. The Revs. Mark Kilbourne and Fred E. Jennings officiated.Military rites were conducted at graveside by the Grayson County VFW Post 7726.Memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Hospital for Crippled Children, Burns Institute, 3231 Burnet Ave., Cincinnati, Ohio, 45229.Reins-Sturdivant Funeral was in charge of arrangements. |
| Hart | Lorraine Delphine | 13 Jul 1930 | 27 Apr 2001 | Lorraine Delphine Hart, 70, of Grassy Creek, N.C., a resident of Maple Grove Retirement Center, Chilhowie, died Friday, April 27, 2001, at Johnston Memorial Hospital, Abingdon. She was born July 13, 1930, in Rugby to Claude and Hallie Grubb Hart. Survivors include three brothers and sisters-in-law, Joe and Dixie Hart, Scott and Clara Hart and Jerry and Levene Hart, all of Mouth of Wilson; four sisters and two brothers-in-law, Linda and Ray Kelly of Mouth of Wilson, Betty and Bruce Daniel of Volney, Lavern Caldwell of Yadkinville, N.C., and Crystal and Roy Zimmerman of Fulton, Md.; and several nieces and nephews .A graveside service was held Saturday at Corinth Cemetery, Rugby. The Rev. Johnny Huffman officiated.Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, was in charge of arrangements. |
| Goad | Ellen Ruth McGrady | 28 Apr 2001 | Ellen Ruth McGrady Goad, 59, of Hillsville, died Saturday, April 28, 2001, at North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, N.C. Survivors include her husband, Grant Buren Goad of Hillsville; a daughter, Joyce Ann Goad of Hillsville; two sisters, Avis Coulson of Hillsville and Mary McGrady of Woodlawn; and a brother, Henry McGrady of Fancy Gap. A funeral was held Monday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home with burial in the Wilkinson Memorial Cemetery. | |
| Johnson | Clay | 21 Jan 1913 | 1 May 2001 | Clay Johnson, 88, of Elk Creek, died Tuesday, May 1, 2001, at the home of his niece, Susie Anderson, in Fries. He was born Jan. 21, 1913, in Elk Creek to the late Mitchell and Susan Bailey Johnson. He was also preceded in death by four brothers, Henry Johnson, Hurd Johnson, Reese Johnson and Walter Johnson; and three sisters, Helen Robinson, Nellie Johnson and Ossie Lee. Survivors include seven nieces, Susie Anderson of Fries, Geraldine Saunders of Newark, Del., Edna Hash, Helen Hash and Edith Hall, all of Roanoke, Pauline Chambers of Bluefield, W.Va., and Hazel Johnson of Baltimore, Md.; nine nephews, Douglas Robinson of Speedwell, Larry Johnson of Elk Creek, John A. Johnson of Galax, Walter Clay Robinson of Washington, D.C., Elbert Robinson of Martinsville, William Robinson of Rock Hill, Rudolph Robinson of Ft. Worth, Texas, Lawrence Robinson of Detroit, Mich., and Reese Johnson of Baltimore, Md.; and a host of great-nieces and BBnephews, friends and relatives. A graveside service will be held Sunday at 11 a.m. at St. John=s Cemetery, Elk Creek, with the Rev. Gregory Hash officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Elk Creek Valley Volunteer Fire Department, c/o Ronnie Byrd, 309 Paradise Lane, Independence, Va. 24348; or the Elk Creek Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 130, Elk Creek, Va. 24326. The family will be at the home of the niece, Susie Anderson, 432 Taylors Chapel Road, Fries, where friends may call at any time. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
| Delp | Cam Fields | 1 May 2001 | Mr. Cam Fields Delp, age 73, of 58 Half Mile Lane, Fries, Va., died Tuesday evening, May 1, 2001, at the Twin County Regional Hospital in Galax, Va. He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law: George and Sherry Delp of Fancy Gap, Va.; one brother: Charlie Delp of Sparta; and a special friend: Gerlene Trent of Fries, Va. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducated Friday afternoon, May 4, 2001, at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Glade Creek Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Roy Taylor will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday evening, May 3, 2001, at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Condolences may be emailed to the family at: grandview@ls.net | |
| Horton | Alta Mabe | 1 May 2001 | Alta Mabe Horton, 83, of Austinville, died Tuesday, May 1, 2001, at Forsyth Memorial Hospital.Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Jeanette and Wayne Hancock of Austinville; a daughter-in-law, Arlene Brinkley of Roanoke; a sister, Imogene Nester of Hillsville; a sister-in-law, Eula Mabe of Dublin; two special granddaughters and their spouses; four grandsons and their spouses; a special friend, Bertha Beasley of Austinville; six grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.A funeral will be held today, Friday, at 11 a.m. at Coulson Church of the Brethren with burial in the Coulson Cemetery. The Rev. Russell Payne will officiate.Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements | |
| Brinegar | Wade Hampton | 28 Jun 1920 | 5 May 2001 | Mr. Wade Hampton Brinegar, Sr., age 80, of 397 Reynolds Rd., Sparta, N.C. died Saturday morning, May 5, at his home. He is survived by his wife: Maxine Hodge Brinegar of the home; One daughter & Son-in-law: Nancy & Tommy Greene of Ennice; Three sons & four daughters-in-law: Junior & Louise Brinegar, David & Phyllis Brinegar, Kenneth & Diane Brinegar and Carolyn W. Brinegar all of Sparta; Four sisters: Pearl Crouse of Galax, Va.,Grace Papano, Ann Brinegar and Hazel Price all of Bel Air, Maryland. Fourteen Grandchildren, 17 great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews also survive. He was preceded in death by his parents: Charlie & Ada Blevins Brinegar, A son: Wayne Brinegar, Two brothers: Talmadge Brinegar & Otis Brinegar and a sister: Vell Brinegar. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, May 8, at 11:00 AM at the Full Gospel Church with burial in the Shiloh Methodist Cemetery. Military Rites will be conducted at the graveside by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034. Rev. Frank Jones, Rev. Frank Dixon, Rev. Fred E. Jennings and Rev. Mike Brinegar will officiate. The body will be taken to the Church Monday afternoon, May 7, where the family will receive friends Monday from 7-9 PM. Flowers will be appreciated or Memorial Contributions may be made to Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. Box 1287, Sparta, NC 28675. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta is in charge of the arrangements. |
| Compton | Brenda S. | 8 May 2001 | Brenda S. Compton, 46, a long time Richmond resident and beloved by family and friends, died Tuesday, May 8, 2001 of cancer. Brenda is survived by her daughter, Christina Clifton, her brother, Dwight Compton and his wife Cathy, her nieces, Cathy Jo and Lindsay, her grandniece Emma, her sister, Suzette House; her parents, Herbert and Josephine House of Danville and many loving friends. She was preceded in death by her father, Thomas Edward Compton, her brother, Craig Compton and her sister, Tracy Compton. Brenda was born in Warrenton, NC on Feb. 27, 1955. She moved to Richmond to pursue a career in accounting. She graduated from J. Sergeant Reynolds Community College with a degree in accounting. She held increasingly responsible positions in the publishing industry and wherever she worked, she had a profound impact on the business itself and more importantly on the people around her. She had an indomitable spirit and zany sense of humor. Her command of detail and the big picture were a rare combination. At the time of her death, she was controller of Sabot Publishing, Inc. Her life has been an example to all who knew her and especially so in her recent battle with cancer. Her positive outlook and self-deprecating humor demonstrated that even in a battle lost, it could be done with pride, dignity and grace. Many aspects of her life were blessed but her daughter, Christina and grandniece Emma were her sources of great happiness and fun. Brenda, we all love you and you live on in our hearts and in our minds forever. The family received friends from 6:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday at 7805 Mayland Dr. A memorial service was held at 3 p.m. Thursday, May 10 at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave., Richmond. Interment will be at a later date in Danville, VA. The family asks that expressions of sympathy be in the form of contributions to the American Cancer Society, 4240 Park Place Court, Glen Allen, VA 23060, or First United Methodist Church Memorial Fund, P. O. Box 356, Hillsville, VA 24343. | |
| Blackburn | William “Roy” | 9 May 2001 | Mr. William “Roy” Blackburn, age 94, of 10100 US Highway 21 South, Roaring Gap, NC, died Wednesday morning, May 9, 2001, in the Wilkes Senior Village in North Wilkesboro. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law: Patsy and Wade Murphy of Roaring Gap; one son and daughter-in-law: Jerry and Patsy Blackburn of North Wilkesboro; three grandchildren and spouses: Allen Murphy of Wilmington, Ramona and Stan Cox of Raleigh, and Reba and Jeff Cox of Charlotte; two step-daughters: Ann Petree of Roaring Gap and Vena Lentz of Lenoir; two sisters: Edith Billings of Glade Valley and Ruby Smith of Traphill; and three great- grandchildren. Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, May 11, 2001, at 11:00 AM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the New Light Baptist Church Cemetery in Roaring River, NC. Rev. Everett Shaw and Rev. Keith Elledge will officiate. Military Rites will be conducted at the Graveside by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034. The family will receive friends Thursday evening, May 10, 2001, from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta and at other times at the home of Patsy and Wade Murphy, 324 Greenhouse Road, Roaring Gap. | |
| Goad | Marvin Early | 12 May 2001 | Marvin Early Goad, 80, of Woodlawn, VA, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2001, at his home. He is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Darnell and Manuel Clontz of Hillsville, VA, Paulette and Dick Hatfield of Galax, VA; son and daughter-in-law, Harmey and Lesa Goad of Hillsville, VA; two sisters, Ava and Christine Mills both of Martinsville, VA; two brothers, Berlin Goad of Dugspur, VA, Archie Goad of Willis, VA; six grandchildren, Tina Hensdell, Jeffrey Clontz, Tosha Goad, Ashley Reeves, Kelsey Goad and Levi Goad. Mr Goad was preceded in death by his wife, Stella Mae Goad. He was a beloved husband, father and grandfather and will be missed very much. Funeral was Tuesday, May 15, 2001, at 11 a.m. at Woodlawn United Methodist Church. Burial was in the Woodlawn Cemetery. The family received friends from 7-9 p.m. Monday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Chapel. | |
| Keith | Ressie Sarah Jane Quesinberry | 13 May 2001 | Ressie Sarah Jane Quesinberry Keith, 85, of Hillsville, died Sunday, May 13, 2001, at Twin County Regional Hospital.Survivors include three sons, Hessell Jackson Keith of Mockesville, N.C., Clifford Don Keith of Hillsville and Harold Edward Keith of Woodlawn; a daughter, Ethel Marie Nester of Hillsville; three sisters, Sadie Horton, Opal Goad and Olivia Utt, all of Hillsville; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.A funeral will be held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home with burial in the Isaac Banks Cemetery. Elder Joe H. McGrady and the Rev. Dewey Felts will officiate. | |
| Edwards | Ruth Ellen Jones | 16 May 2001 | Ruth Ellen Jones Edwards, 66, of Galax, died May 16, 2001, at her residence. She is survived by her husband, John Paul Edwards; daughters and son-in-law, Jennifer Dawn Edwards of Galax, Mary E. and Allen S. Testerman of Troutdale; mother, Martha Jones of Wilmington, OH; sister, Virginia Jones Morse of Wilmington, OH; adopted daughter, Debbie Shinault. Funeral was May 18 at 11 a.m. in Beech Grove Baptist Church conducted by the Rev. C.L. Walker and the Rev. Fred Jennings. Burial was in the Glade Creek Cemetery. | |
| Adkins | Franklin Delano | 18 May 2001 | Franklin Delano Adkins, Sr., 64, of Galax, died May 18, 2001, in Wake Forest University Baptist Mecical Center, Winston-Salem, NC. He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Adkins; sons and daughter- in-law, Franklin Delano Adkins, Jr. and Amy of Galax and Jonah Lee Adkins of the home; daughter and son-in-law, Gerri Lea and Larry McFarland of Galax; sister, Virginia June Stevenson of Richlands; five grandchildren. Funeral was May 22 in Vaughan-Guynn Chapel with the Rev. Rick Cassell, Dale Felts and the Rev. Sam Blevins officiating. | |
| Crowder | Gilbert | 18 May 2001 | Gilbert Crowder, 92, of Galax, died May 18, 2001, in Blue Ridge Health & Rehab Center. He is survived by his wife, Mary Ethel Crowder; daughters and sons-in-law, Paulene and Major Howell, Eula and Wilson Sharpe all of Woodlawn; son and daughter-in-law, Carl and Marie Crowder of Bassett; four step children; daughter-in-law, Betty Norman of Woodbridge; son-in-law, Curtis Manring of Woodlawn; 12 grandchildren, 18 great- grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral was May 20 at 2 p.m. in Woodlawn Church of God with the Rev. Kenneth Alley and the Rev. Don Fox officiating. Burial was in Pleasant View Church Cemetery. | |
| Dolinger | Jessie Rose | 18 May 2001 | Mrs. Jessie Rose Dolinger, age 86, of 86 Highland Drive, Sparta, N.C. died Friday evening, May 18, 2001, at the home of her son and daughter-in-law: Bob L. and Rose Dolinger. She was the widow of Dewey Dolinger. Besides Bob and Rose, She is survived by a daughter and son-in- law: Betty and Bill Landreth of North Wilkesboro; three granddaughters: Beth Davis of Tennessee, and Sandy Hamm and Susan Hawks , both of Sparta, N.C.; and four great- grandchildren; and two sisters: Rett Miller of Glendale Springs, N.C. and Cleo Miller of Sparta. She was preceded in death by a daughter: Patsy Murphy. Funeral services will be conducted Monday morning, May 21, 2001, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Sparta Cemetery. Ray Osborne and Rev. Larry Atwood will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday evening, May 20, 2001, at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta and at other times at the home of Bob L. and Rose Dolinger, 251 Highland Drive, Sparta. | |
| Brown | Grace Marie | 18 Mar 1928 | 25 May 2001 | Grace Marie Brown, 73, of Fries, the Stevens Creek Community, died Friday, May 25, 2001, at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax.She was born March 18, 1928, in Mouth of Wilston to Jonah and Mary Lou Bumgardner Triplett.Survivors include her husband, Clarence Mitchell Brown Sr., of the home; three daughters and two sons-in-law, Barbara Shores of Fries, Frances and Larry Dorsey of Baywood and Wilma and Fred Medley of Piney Creek, N.C.; three sons and a daughter-in-law, James Hicks of Galax, Clarence Jr., and Sandy Brown of Fries and William Gene Brown of the home; 17 grandchildren; and 32 great-grandchildren.A funeral was held Monday at South Fork Union Baptist Church, Piney Creek, N.C., with burial in the South Fork Cemetery. The Revs. Fred E. Jennings, Myron Dalton and Rodger Carpenter Sr., officiated.Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Cole | Claude Archie | 25 May 2001 | Claude Archie Cole, 61, of Hillsville, died Friday, May 25, 2001, at his home.Survivors include his wife, Joyce Cole of the home; two sons, Barry Cole of Mount Airy, N.C., and Landon Cole of Hillsville; his mother, Viola Cole of Hillsville; sisters and brothers, Vada Smith, Marie Snow and Joyce Thomas, all of Mount Airy, N.C., Norma Stockner of Fancy Gap, Lonnie Cole of Hillsville, and Dewey Cole, Carroll Sumner and Sharon McFarland, all of Galax; and one granddaughter.A memorial service will be held at a later date.Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Alley | Swanson Eugene | 26 May 2001 | Swanson Eugene Alley, 66, of Austinville, the Flatwoods Community, died Saturday, May 26, 2001, in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was born in Wythe County to Lee Vernon and Clara Dean Alley. Survivors include his wife, Hazel Bishop Alley of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Michael and Cindy Alley; a granddaughter; a sister, Hazel Stuart of Austinville; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Robert and Ann Alley of Carthage, Tenn., the Rev. Jerry and Linda Alley of Marion and the Revs. Bobby and Joyce Alley of Fort Chiswell; special friends, Buster and Odean Scott; 30 nieces and nephews; and 31 great-nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Tuesday at Reese Funeral Home with burial in the Sanders Cemetery. The Revs. Steve Board and Dale Akers officiated. | |
| Beasley | Florence P. | 26 May 2001 | Florence P. Beasley, 72, of Hillsville, died Saturday, May 26, 2001, at Twin County Regional Hospital.Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Michael Montgomery, Susan and Steve Sowers and Irene and Richard Reece, all of Hillsville; three sisters, Blanche Nester of Austinville, Mandy Bartlett of Galax and Rubye Lineberry of Tacoma, Wash.; four brothers, Preston Primm and Homer Primm, both of Austinville, Posey Primm of Galax and Robert Primm of Woodlawn; seven grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.A funeral was held Monday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home with burial in the Beasley Cemetery. | |
| Henley | James Robert | 26 May 2001 | James Robert Henley, 52, of Savannah, Ga., formerly of Hillsville, died Saturday, May 26, 2001, in Savannah, Ga. Survivors include his wife, Pat Milton Henley of the home; his parents, Edward and Imogene Henley of Hillsville; his brother, John E. Henley of Hillsville; two sisters-in-law, Diane Collins and Madonica Bartemy; three nieces; two nephews; and one great-niece.A graveside service will be held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. at Monta Vista Memory Gardens, Galax. The Rev. James Fain will officiate. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Andrews | Raymon Ford | 31 May 2001 | Mr. Raymon Ford Andrews, 85, of 271 Deerhaven Road died Thursday morning, May 31, 2001, at his home. He is survived by a son, Robert Andrews of Sparta; five daughters, Betty Greene of North Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Barbara Church, Margaret Bowles, Patsy Jarrett and Shirley Childress, all of Sparta; two sisters, Clyde Greene of Sparta and Helen White of Dobson; 20 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife, Emma Lee Wagoner Andrews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, June 2, 2001, at 2 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow in the Crab Creek Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Fred E. Jennings and Elder Don Richardson officiating. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 Friday evening, June 1, 2001, at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. The family will be at the home of Robert and Pam Andrews, 718 Highway 18S, Sparta. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Alleghany Community Foundation, P.O. Box 1596, Sparta, NC 28675. | |
| Absher | Jessie Ellis | 25 May 1943 | 2 Jun 2001 | Mrs. Jessie Ellis Absher, age 58, of 1298 Air Bellows Gap Road, Sparta, died Saturday, June 2, in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She was the widow of Charles David Absher. She is survived by one daughter: Debbie Salmon of Sparta; one son: Ricky Absher of Sparta; three grandchildren: Jessica Price, Anna Mae Absher and Curtis Mullis; one great-grandchild: Johnny Ray Price; four brothers: Vance Ellis, Larry Ellis and Marvin Ellis all of McGrady and Howard Ellis of Hays; three sisters: Mary Tedder of Crickett, Jean Wood of Traphill and Joyce Fortner of Moravian Falls; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday, June 4, at 11 am at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Taylor Cemetery in Wilkes County. The family will receive friends Sunday evening, June 3, from 7-9 pm at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. In lieu of flowers, Memorial Contributions may be made to the family to help with burial expenses |
| Crouse | Maxine Royall | 6 Jun 2001 | Mrs. Maxine Royall Crouse, age 65, of 430 Old Highway 21, Sparta, N.C., died Wednesday morning, June 6, 2001 at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston- Salem. She is survived by her husband: John M. Crouse of the home; one daughter and son-in-law: Debbie and Mike Edwards of Wilkesboro; two sons and a daughter-in-law: Steve and Melissa Royall of Wilkesboro, N.C. and Jeff Royall of Jefferson; six grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law: Wesley and Jeanette Anders of Ennice; and three sisters and brothers-in-law: Wilma and Howard Greene of Galax, Va., Wanda and Doug Shropshire of Mebane and Joyce and Bob Gillespie of Ennice. Funeral services will be conducted Friday morning, June 8, at 11:00 a.m. at the Little Pine Church of the Brethren with burial in the Cherry Lane Cemetery. Elder Don Richardson, Elder Gwyn Hamm and Rev. Jay Tilley will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday evening, June 7, at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. The family will gather at the home of Joyce and Bobby Gillespie following the Funeral services. | |
| Moxley | Della Ruth Wagoner | 7 Jun 2001 | Mrs. Della Ruth Wagoner Moxley, age 87, of 159 Luther Street, Sparta, NC, died Wednesday, February 7, 2001, in the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, NC. She was the widow of William Curtis Moxley. She is survived by four daughters: Lucille Williams of Laurel Springs, NC, Betty Perez of Sparta, NC, Wanda Frady of Conover, NC, and Barbara Hodge of Newton, NC; one son: Stoney Joe Moxley of Hickory, NC; 30 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and two great-great- grandchildren. Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday, February 10, 2001, at 2:00 P.M. at the Shiloh United Methodist Church with Rev. Dean Adams officiating. Burial will follow in the Shiloh Methodist Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday evening, February 9, 2001, from 7-9 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. The family will be at the home of Betty Perez, 159 Luther Street, Sparta, NC where friends may call at any time. | |
| Andrews | Odell Kelly | 13 Jul 1924 | 12 Jun 2001 | Mr. Odell Kelly Andrews, age 76, of 301 Combs St., Sparta, N.C., died Tuesday morning, June 12, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. He is survived by his wife: Marie Perkins Andrews of the home; one son and daughter-in-law: Rev. Larry and Sue Andrews of Hamptonville, N.C.; one grandson: Marvin Andrews of Hamptonville; one brother: Eugene Andrews of Galax, Va.; and one sister: Emma Lou Gobeli of Baltimore, Maryland. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Crab Creek Cemetery. The Rev. Fred Jennings will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. |
| Billings | James Michael | 19 Jun 2001 | Mr. James Michael Billings, age 43, of Rogers, Arkansas, died Tuesday, June 19, 2001 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Rogers, Arkansas. He is survived by his wife: Ralene Billings two daughters: Christina Billings and Hope Billings, of the home. one son: Brandon Billings of Ventura, California: His father and step-mother: Thomas and Erma Billings of Charlotte, N.C.three sisters: Debbie Todd of Charleston, S.C., Renee Lawing of Indian Trail, N.C., and Kimberly White of Charlotte, N.C. one brother: Marty Billings of Charlotte, N.C. His grandmother: Mattie Dickens of Sparta, N.C. He was preceded in death by his mother: Mary Lou Senter Billings. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon, June 23rd., at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Sparta Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral services at the funeral home. | |
| Combs | Mary Johnson | 29 Jun 2001 | Mrs. Mary Johnson Combs, age 89 of 431 N. Main St., Sparta, N.C., died Friday evening, June 29th, 2001, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She was the widow of Lester Combs. She is survived by two daughters and sons-in-law: Wanda and Wayne Cleary, Betty Combs Hines and William A. Hines, all of Sparta; two grandchildren and spouses, Michael and Martha Cleary of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Waynna and Greg Wyatt of Sparta; a brother-in- law, Clay Combs of Kansas; and a sister-in-law, Tavie Hein of Maryland. Funeral services will be conducted Monday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Sparta Cemetery. The Rev. Rawley W. Amburn and Rev. Russell Mabe will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta and at other times at the homeplace, 431 North Main St. Sparta. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Janet McKnight, 2511 Mtn. View Rd., Glade Valley, N.C.28627. | |
| Decker | Mozelle Andrews | 2 Jul 2001 | Mrs. Mozelle Andrews Decker, age 74, of 144 Collins Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Monday morning, July 2 , 2001 at her home. She was the widow of Irvin C. Decker. She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law: Melissa and Lloyd Richardson of Blue Ridge, Va.; two sons: David Decker and Wife Linda of Columbia, Md., and Craig Decker and Margaret Smith of Burlingame, Ca.; four grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; her mother: Zelma Caudill Andrews of Sparta; and one brother: Odell S. Andrews, Jr. of Chadbourn, NC. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, July 6 , at 11:00 AM at the Grandview Memorial Chapel. Rev. Doug Combs will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday evening, July 5 , from 7-9 pm at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. A private committal service will be held at Sparta Cemetery at a later date. Flowers will be appreciated or Memorial Contributions may be made to the Building Fund of the Church of God, C/O Sonja Ridge, 611 Rose Road, Laurel Springs, NC 28644 or to Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. Box 1287, Sparta, NC 28675. | |
| Fender | Eugene Caswell | 4 Jul 2001 | Mr. Eugene Caswell Fender, age 85 of Nashville, Tenn. died Wednesday, July 4, 2001 in Nashville, Tenn. He is survived by his wife: Ellene Blanchard Fender of the home; one sister: Jessie Fender King of Charlotte, NC; two nephews: Thomas H. Jr. and Allene King of Charlotte, NC and Roland L.G. Fender of Rockledge, Fla.; one great-niece: Sharon Elaine and Michael Muha of Cary, NC; and one great-nephew: Randall A. King of Wilmington, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents: Andrew Robert and Carrie Taylor Fender; a sister: Rosa Grayson Anderson; a brother: Robert Bryan Fender; and a nephew: William Bryan Fender. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday, July 7 , at 2:00 PM at the Union Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Dr. Jim Pollard will officiate. | |
| Chappell | Josephine Reynolds | 13 Jul 2001 | Mrs. Josephine Reynolds Chappell, age 86, of 4749 Shawtown Road, Ennice, NC, died Friday morning, July 13th, 2001 in the Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin, NC. She was the widow of Letcher Chappell. She is survived by one son: Odell Wright of Glade Valley, NC; two daughters and a son-in-law: Evon Andrews and Lois and Franklin Billings all of Sparta, NC; six grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; a step-daughter: Eula Edwards of Sparta, NC; four step-grandchildren; four step-great- grandchildren; and two step-great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, July 15th, at 2 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Glade Creek Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Everett Shaw and Rev. Fred E. Jennings will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday evening, July 14th, from 7-8:30 pm at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Culler | Allen Benton | 25 Mar 1916 | 19 Jul 2001 | Allen Benton Culler, 85, of 6557 Ararat Highway, Ararat, husband of Margie Epperson Culler, passed away Thursday, July 19, 2001, at Northern Hospital of Surry County, Mount Airy, N.C.Mr. Culler was born in Patrick County on March 25, 1916, son of the late Henderson Dalton Culler and Valeria Stanley Culler.Mr. Culler was retired from the City of Danville, Electrical Department Pinnacles of Dan, Veteran of the U.S. Army having served during World War II and member of the Red Bank Primitive Baptist Church.Surviving are his wife, Margie Epperson Culler of the home; a daughter and son- in-law, Angelie and Roy Cassell of Meadows of Dan; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael Allen and Bonnie Culler of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Benton Alton and Katrina Culler of Ararat; five grandchildren, Jana Kaye Bush, Dewayne Cassell, Kimberly Ann Culler, Susan Culler Norman and Michael Dalton Culler; two great-grandchidlren, Katilyn Bush and Kyle Bush; three sisters, Mecie Terry of Meadows of Dan, Reva Painter of Hillsville and Mary Jessup of Meadows of Dan.In addition to his parents, Mr. Culler was preceded in death by a son, Stanford Dalton Culler; and a sister, Wavie Kimble.Funeral services were held Sunday at Red Bank Primitive Baptist Church with burial in the Culler Family Cemetery. The Elders Alan Terry and John Calhoun and the Rev. Roland McCraw officiated.Moody Funeral Home in Mount Airy, N.C., was in charge of arrangements. |
| Ketterling | Edwin | 27 Jul 2001 | Mr. Edwin Ketterling, age 84, of 1126 Shawtown Road, Glade Valley, NC, died Friday, July 27, 2001, at his home. He is survived by his wife: Mrs. Nellie Shaw Ketterling of the home; three sons and a daughter-in-law: Edwin and Cindy Ketterling of Lynchburg, Va., Gary T. Ketterling of Sparta, NC and David Jones of Evansville, Indiana; four daughters and two sons-in-law: Barbara Cundiff of Cornelius, NC, Phyllis and Allen Wease of King, NC, Joan and Curtis McCann of Mt. Airy, NC and Judy Amaya of Littleton, Colorado; two sisters: 14 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, July 29 , at 2:00 P.M. at the Mt. Carmel Missionary Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Church Cemetery. Rev. Everett Shaw will officiate. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the services to lie in state. Military Rites will be conducted at the Graveside by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034. The family will receive friends Saturday evening, July 28, from 7-9 pm at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, NC. | |
| Anderson | Dorothy Boone | 30 Jul 2001 | Mrs. Dorothy Boone Anderson, age 81, of 8632 US Highway 21 S, Glade Valley, NC, died Monday Morning, July 30th, 2001 in the Yadkin Nursing Center in Yadkinville, NC. She was the widow of Kelly Anderson. She is survived by one daughter: Mrs. Celia McCormick of Pilot Mtn., NC; four sons and two daughters-in-law: James Kenneth and Brenda Anderson of Hayden, Ala., Mack Anderson of Birmingham, Ala., John C. Anderson of Jonesville, NC and Joseph D. and Penny Anderson of Elkin, NC; and two sisters: Ida Bryant of Independence, Va. and Nancy Chamberlin of Naples, Fla. Nine grandchildren also survive. She was preceded in death by a daughter: Mazie Clarise Anderson. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday evening at 8:00 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with a private committal service on Thursday at the Zion Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Elder Don Richardson will officiate. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 7-8 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. The family has requested no flowers. | |
| Duncan | Emily Logan | 5 Aug 2001 | Mrs. Emily Logan Duncan, age 93, of 3950 Brinton Place, Charlotte, NC, died Sunday morning, August 5th, 2001 in the Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte, NC. She was the widow of Dean F. Duncan. She is survived by two sons: Hugh M. Duncan of Charlotte, NC and Dean F. Duncan, Jr. of Mt. Holly, NC; one daughter: Harriett Duncan of Warsaw, NC; one brother: Charles O. Logan of Boyton Beach, Fla.; six grandchildren; and four great- grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday, August 7th, at 11:00 a.m. at the Glade Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery with the Rev. Thom Burleson officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta is in charge of the funeral arrangements. | |
| Cox | Kate Caudill | 16 Aug 2001 | Mrs. Kate Caudill Cox, age 86, of 898 Vox Road, Sparta, NC, died Thursday, August 16th, 2001 in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She was the widow of Carl Cox. She is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law: Lillie Atwood, Janie and Dwayne Murphy and Louise and Roger Higgins all of Sparta, NC; one son and daughter-in-law: John R. and Evalena Cox of Sparta, NC; one sister: Kina Cox of Atglen, Pa.; eight grandchildren, 11 great- grandchildren, seven step-grandchildren and nine step-great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a son: James Cox. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, August 19th, at 2:00 PM at the Pleasant Home Union Baptist Church with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the services to lie in state. Elder Dale Greene will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday evening, August 18th, from 6-8 pm at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta and at other times at the homeplace at 898 Vox Road, Sparta. Flowers will be appreciated or Memorial Contributions may be made to the Pleasant Home Church or Cemetery Fund, C/O Roger Hendrix, 55 Choate Ave., Sparta, NC 28675. | |
| Brady | Floyd Thomas | 17 Aug 2001 | Mr. Floyd Thomas Brady, age 84, of Ridgeview Apartments # 3E, Sparta, NC, died Friday, August 17th, 2001 at his home. He is survived by one daughter and son-in-law: Precious and Charles Cassell of Independence, Va.; five sons and daughters-in-law: John and Debbie Brady and Ken and Peggy Brady all of Sparta, NC, Rick and Pam Brady, Roger and Lauren Brady and Mike Brady all of Laurel Springs, NC; one brother and sister-in-law: John Landrum and Pauline Brady of Inman, SC; a special niece and nephew: Bessie and Kilgore McAbee of Inman, SC; 11 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his wife: Lessie Brady. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday, August 19th, at 4:00 PM at the Mt. Carmel Church of the Brethren with burial to follow in the church cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the services to lie in state. The family will receive friends Saturday evening, August 18th, from 6-8 pm at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta and at other times at the home of John and Debbie Brady, 289 Westview Drive, Collins Development, Sparta, NC. Flowers will be appreciated or Memorial Contributions may be made to Camp Carmel, C/O Georgia Sheets, 8067 US Highway 221, Scottville, NC 28672. | |
| Bugielski | Mary Ann Triplett | 19 Aug 2001 | Mrs. Mary Ann Triplett Bugielski, age 54, of 138 Atwood Street, Sparta, NC, died Sunday, August 19th, 2001 at her home. She was the widow of Tony Bugielski. She is survived by one daughter: Sabrina Arnold of Sparta, NC; two sons and a daughter-in-law: Jeff Bugielski of Belmont, NC, Jimmy and Robin Bugielski of Sparta; three grandchildren: Chad Bugielski, Leah Bugielski and Brianna Arnold; one brother and sister-in-law: Michael and Debbie Hudson of Sparta, NC; special nieces and a nephew: Wendy, Amy and Alan Hudson all of Sparta, NC; step-father: Arthur Hudson of Sparta, NC; and a special caregiver: Tonya Andrews of Sparta, NC. She was preceded in death by a grandson: Chase Bugielski. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, August 22nd, at 11:00 AM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Whitehead Joines Cemetery. Rev. Brad Wooten will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, August 21st, from 7-9 pm at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta and at other times at the home of Jimmy and Robin Bugielski, 68 Center Street, Collins Development, Sparta. | |
| Armentrout | Marjorie Choate | 7 Sep 1913 | 31 Aug 2001 | Mrs. Marjorie Choate Armentrout died August 31, 2001, at the Hugh Chatham Nursing Center. Mrs. Armentrout was born September 7, 1913, in Alleghany County to the late Tom and Lula Cheek Choate. She attended Mars Hill College, Stetson University, and Appalachian State University. She was a music teacher in Alleghany County until her retirement, and also taught private piano and organ lessons in her home. Mrs. Armentrout had devoted over 50 years to playing both the organ and piano at the First Baptist Church in Sparta where she was a member. She was a member of the Sparta Woman Club, the National Society DAR, the National Society Colonial Dames, the National Huguenot Society, Delta Kappa Gamma, the North Carolina Retired School Personnel Association, and the Alleghany Unit of Retired School Personnel. Surviving are two sons and daughters-in-law, Tom and Norma Richardson and Max and Judy Armentrout; two grandchildren, Debbie Richardson and Tommy Richardson; and one great-granddaughter, Tiffany Richardson. Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 3rd at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Sparta. Interment will follow at the Sparta Cemetery. The body will be placed in the Church 30 minutes prior to the funeral services to lie-in-state. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday night at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home. The family may be contacted at the home of Tom and Norma Richardson, 121 Mapleview Drive, Sparta. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to a charity of the donor choice. |
| Burgiss | Lora Reeves | 7 Sep 2001 | Mrs. Lora Reeves Burgiss, 91, passed away Friday, Sept. 7, 2001. She was born Aug. 20, 1910, in Laurel Springs. She was the daughter of the late Dr. C.A. and Alice Thompson Reeves. She was descended from families who have lived in Alleghany County since the early 1800s. She attended St. Mary’s College in Raleigh and Radford College for Women. In 1926, she married Thomas Roy Burgiss who came to Sparta to establish the area’s first drug store. Mr. Burgiss preceded her in death in 1982. She is survived by her two children: Patsy Roy Sanders of Granite Quarry, and Thomas Reeves Burgiss and wife Nancy of Laurel Springs; six grandchildren: Sherri Whitesell of Charlotte, Niki Moseley of Concord, Charlotte Barringer of Charlotte, Dr. Tim Burgiss of Statesville, Brant Burgiss of Jamestown, and John Burgiss of Pfafftown; and eight great-grandchildren. A graveside service to celebrate her life will be held at Sparta Cemetery at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 10 with the Rev. Glenn Graves officiating. The family will receive friends at Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta one hour prior to the graveside services. If desired, memorials may be made to the Thomas Roy Burgiss Family Scholarship at the University of North Carolina School of Pharmacy at Beard Hall 121, Chapel Hill, N.C. 27599-7360. | |
| Goodson | Clarence Tilton | 30 May 1927 | 11 Sep 2001 | Clarence Tilton Goodson, 74, of Galax, died Tuesday, Sept. 11, 2001, at his home. He was born May 30, 1927, in Grayson County to O.T. Goodson and Judy Lowe Goodson. Survivors include his wife, Marie Alice Goodson of the home; two daughters and a son-in-law, Brenda Farmer and Judy and Michael Cox, all of Galax; a sister, Ora Walker of Galax; three grandchildren; and one great-grandson. A funeral will be held today, Friday, at Fisher Gap Primitive Baptist Church, Lowgap, N.C., with burial in the church cemetery. Elder Thornton Manley will officiate. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
| Choate | Nellie Ayers | 12 Sep 2001 | Mrs. Nellie Ayers Choate, age 93, of Glade Valley, N.C., died Wednesday morning, September 12th, 2001. At Sunbridge of Alleghany in Sparta. She was the widow of Paul Choate. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law: Linda C. and Donald Parks of Glade Valley; one son and daughter-in-law: Dean and Gail Choate of Glade Valley; two brothers and a sister-in-law: Bill Ayers of Winston-Salem, Roy and Wilma Ayers of Glade Valley; three sisters and a brother-in-law: Mable and Frank Atwood of Sparta, Amy Choate of Glade Valley and Jean Andrews of Sparta; five grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be conducted Friday, September 14th, at 11:00 AM at the Cherry Lane Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Church Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the services to lie in state. Elders Gilbert Lyon and Don Richardson will officiate. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 7-9 pm at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Crouse | Elmer Ray | 14 Sep 2001 | Mr. Elmer Ray Crouse, age 73, of 461 Rash Road, Glade Valley, N.C., died Friday, Sept. 14th, 2001 at his home. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law: Elmer, Jr., and Donna Crouse of Pfafftown, N.C.; one daughter and son-in-law: Linda and Richard Banker of Shawnee, OK; five grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; two brothers: Thomas Allen Crouse, Jr. of Aberdeen, Md., and Clarence Crouse of Sparta; two half- brothers: Lewis and Leonard Holloway, both of Sparta; and four half-sisters: Ruby Royal and Louise Holloway, both of Aberdeen, Md., Delma Mahan of Sparta and Betty McKinney of Hillsville, Va. Funeral services will be conducted Monday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Woodruff Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral services at the funeral home. | |
| Camp | Edwin Eugene “Gene” | 27 Sep 2001 | Mr. Edwin Eugene (Gene) Camp, 85, of 235 Longview Circle in Roaring Gap, NC, formerly of Charlotte, NC, passed away Thursday morning, September 27, 2001, in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta, NC. Before retirement, he was employed over 20 years at Horne- Wilson in Charlotte, NC. He served in World War II and was a charter member of Carolina Golf and Country Club in Charlotte. He is survived by his wife, Elizabeth (Lynn) Camp of the home; one step-daughter and spouse, Carol and Jeff Amsbaugh of Plano, TX; three step-sons and spouses, Stuart Davis of Memphis, TN, Phillip and Paula Davis of Anchorage, AK and William and Shelia Davis of Boca Raton, FL; one sister and brother-in-law, Mildred and Harold Spake of Shelby, NC; and special friends, David and Kristen James and Bill and Bobbie Ross. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Calvin and Bobbie Harton Camp, and one sister, Madge Bridgers. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Sunday, September 30, 2001 at 2 PM at the High Meadows Country Club in Roaring Gap, NC by Dr. James Frazier. The family will receive friends immediately following the services. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the Alleghany Memorial Hospital, 233 Doctors Street, Sparta, NC 28675 or to the American Red Cross Disaster Relief Fund. | |
| Edwards | Annie Florine | 3 Oct 2001 | Mrs. Annie Florine Edwards, age 80, of Blevins Apt.#11, Sparta, died Wednesday afternoon, October 3, 2001, at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law: Larry and Nancy Edwards of Sparta; a daughter, Judy Edwards of Virginia; two brothers; Oscar and Andy Barbour, both of Virginia; a sister, Jannie Weeks of Virginia; and a special friend, Mamie Brooks of Sparta. Several grandchildren, nieces and nephews also survive. A graveside service will be conducted Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the New Salem Cemetery in the Pine Swamp Community of Sparta. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. However, friends may call at the home of Larry and Nancy Edwards on Grandview Drive at any time. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home of Sparta is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Choate | Billy Carroll | 23 Apr 1926 | 4 Oct 2001 | Mr. Billy Carroll Choate, 75, of 373 Choate Dairy Road died Thursday, Oct. 4, 2001, at his residence. He was born in Alleghany County on April 23, 1926, to Dr. P.L. and Myrtle Beeker Choate. He was a lifelong dairy farmer, a veteran of World War II serving in the U.S. Navy and a member of the Sparta Presbyterian Church. He is survived by three daughters, Lynn Bennett of Charlotte, Holly Choate of Virginia Beach, Va., and Debbie Ham of Thomaston, Ga.; three grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at the Grandview Memorial Chapel. Burial will follow in the Sparta Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home one hour before the funeral services. |
| Crouse | Betty Cloud | 10 Oct 2001 | Betty Cloud Crouse, age 66, of 299 Reynolds Road, Sparta, N.C., died Wednesday morning, October 10, 2001, at her home. She was preceded in death by a son, Micheal Earl Crouse. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law: Donna and Edwin Edwards of Ennice, NC, Karen and Terry McGrady of Sparta and Sandra and Max Combs of Ennice, N.C.; one son: Jackson Wayne Crouse of Sparta; five grandchildren; an aunt: Joyce Buchanan of Beckley, West Virginia; and a cousin: Carol Via of Beckley, West Virginia. Funeral services will be conducted Friday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Sparta Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9p.m. Thursday evening at the funeral home. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. Box 1287, Sparta, N.C. 28675. | |
| Brown | Brettie Barker Cockerman | 12 Oct 2001 | Mrs. Brettie Barker Cockerham Brown, age 80, of 6341 Austin-Little Mt . Road, Elkin, NC, died Thursday evening, October 12, at the Avante in Wilkesboro, NC. She is survived by four daughters and three sons-in-law: Mary and Gene Walkins of McGrady, NC, Evelyn and Jim Gentry of Elkin, NC, Nancy and Odell McCann of Jonesville, NC and Janie Blevins of Elkin, NC; three sons and daughters-in-law: Bud and Freida Cockerham of Glade Valley, NC, Arlie and Susie Cockerham of Elkin, NC and Carlie and Louise Cockerham of Elkin, NC; 34 grandchildren and 37 great-grandchildren; two sisters: Dorothy Adams of Elkin, NC and Margie Lyons of Traphill, NC; three half- sisters: Edna Soots and Hallie Soots both of Ronda, NC and Helen Stroud of Jonesville, NC; and three half- brothers: Walter Barker of Jonesville, NC, Gaither Barker and Harvey Barker both of Elkin, NC. Funeral Services will be conducted Sunday at 2:30 PM at the Pleasant Home Baptist Church in Elkin with burial to follow in the Church Cemetery. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes prior to the services to lie in state. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 7-9 PM at the Kennedy Funeral Home in Elkin, NC. | |
| Davis | Matthew Elwood | 17 Oct 2001 | Mr. Matthew Elwood Davis, age 21, of 13567 NC Hwy. 18 N., Ennice, died Wednesday, October 17th. He is survived by his father and step-mother: Ronald and Ginny Davis of Ennice; his mother and step-father: Angela and Gary Branch of Mt. Airy, N.C.; a brother: Shannon Ryan Davis of Ennice, N.C.; his grandparents: Elwood and Maxine Davis of Ennice; N.C. a step- brother: Justin Branch of Mt. Airy; and his step-grandparents: Neal and Betty Branch of Mt. Airy and Garnett and Ellen Wingate of Glade Valley, N.C. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents: Dwayne and Donna Sidden. Several nieces and nephews also suvive. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Davis family cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Edwards | Dewey R. | 22 Oct 2001 | Mr. Dewey R. Edwards, age 96, of Country Terrace, Wellsboro, Pennsylvania, died October 22, 2001 at Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mattie Crouse Edwards. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law: George and Betty Edwards of Wellsboro, Pa.; and a sister-in-law: Adele Edwards of Florida. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted Friday morning, October 26, 2001, at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the New Hope Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Odd Fellow rites will be conducted at the gravesite. | |
| Douglas | Lena Sturgill | 25 Oct 2001 | Lena Sturgill Douglas, 92, passed away Thursday, Oct. 25, 2001. She was the widow of Norman Douglas. A funeral service will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday at New Home Freewill Baptist Church, Piney Creek. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Va., is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Halsey | Ruby Virginia Hash | 30 Oct 2001 | Mrs. Ruby Virginia Hash Halsey, age 86, of 3629 Piney Post Office Rd., Piney Creek, N.C., died Tuesday afternoon, October 30, 2001, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She is survived by four daughters and two sons-in-law: Carleta Halsey, Judy Halsey and Jaylene Warden, all of Piney Creek, Debbie and Loy Absher of Sparta and Jimmy Warden; six grandchildren: Matthew, Evan and Grant Warden, Virginia, and Nathanael and Cameron Absher; two great-grandchildren: Nicholas and Rachel Warden; one sister: Nina Reeves of Sparta; one brother, Wayne Hash of Winston-Salem, N.C.; and several nieces, nephews and a host of friends. Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church with burial in the Piney Creek United Methodist Church Cemetery. The body will be placed in the Church one hour prior to the funeral services to lie-in-state. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church Missionary Fund c/o Floyd O. Roupe, 53 Lee St. Sparta. The family will be at the home of Jaylene Warden, 9721 NC Hwy. 113, Piney Creek. | |
| Hudson | Kathleen Funk | 3 Nov 2001 | Mrs. Kathleen Funk Hudson, age 54, of 13212, NC, Hwy. 18 N. Ennice, N.C. Died Saturday, November 3, 2001, at the Forsyth Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. She is survived by her husband: Ronald B. Hudson of the home; two daughters and a son-in-law: Deloris (Dee Dee) and Scott Bedsaul of Galax, Va., and Lora Lynn Hudson of Ennice, N.C; one granddaughter: Kaila Bedsaul of Galax, Va.; her parents: Charles and Thursey Funk of Galax, Va.; one sister: Betty Leonard of Galax, Va,; and a special father-in-law: Fred Hudson of Ennice, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Pleasant Home Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Glade Creek Volunteer Fire Department c/o Elaine Osborne, Glade Valley, N.C. | |
| Brown | Russell P. | 5 Nov 2001 | Mr. Russell P. Brown, age 76, of 2253 Porterfield Rd., Woodlawn, Va., died November 5, 2001 at his home. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie Ayers Brown. He is survived by a son and daughter-in-law: Gary S. and Cindy Brown of Woodlawn, Va.; four sisters: Eva Billings of Sparta, Louise Paisley of Winston-Salem, N.C., Marie Busic of Piney Creek, N.C, and Jessie Delp of Woodlawn, Va.; and a brother, Colonel Brown of Sparta. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, November 8, 2001 at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Cherry Lane Baptist Church Cemetery in Glade Vallley. Military Rites will be conducted by the Hillsville VFW Post # 1115. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | |
| Barker | Virgil Halbert | 10 Aug 1916 | 15 Nov 2001 | Mr. Virgil Halbert Barker, age 85 of Lansing, died Thursday, Nov. 15 at Ashe Memorial Hospital.Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. at the Greene==s Chapel Baptist Church. Rev. Fred Richardson, Minister Danny Miller, and Rev. Ronnie McMillian officiated. Burial followed in the Howell Hill Cemetery. The family received friends Saturday, Nov. 17 from 7 until 9 p.m. at the funeral home.Mr. Barker was born Aug. 10, 1916 in Ashe County to Jim Monroe and Eery Carpenter Barker.He is survived by his wife, Georgia Lou Hurley Barker; two sisters, Hessie Lewis of Jefferson and Flora Barker of Lansing; and one nephew.Condolences may be sent to the family at badger@funeral- plans.com.Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Blevins | Lucy Pollard | 22 Jun 1910 | 20 Nov 2001 | Mrs. Lucy Pollard Blevins, age 91 of Crumpler died Tuesday, November 20 at the Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson.Funeral services were held Friday, November 23, at 2 p.m. at the Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson with Rev. Dean Watson officiating. Interment followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens in Jefferson.Mrs. Blevins was born in Ashe County on June 22, 1910 to Pressley and Jenny Sawyer Pollard. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband Quincy Blevins and a daughter Hazel Blevins Denny.She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Ralph and Delphine Blevins of Crumpler; one sister, Lissie Rice of Lorraine, Ohio; and four grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Condolences can be sent to the family at ashelawn@funeral-plans.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson was in charge of these arrangements. |
| Ball | Ricky Randolph, Jr. “Randy” | 29 Jul 1967 | 20 Nov 2001 | Mr. Ricky Randolph Ball Jr., better known as “Randy”, age 34 of Creston, died Tuesday, Nov. 20 in Mountain City, Tenn.Funeral services were held Saturday, Nov. 24 at 1 p.m. at Big Laurel Church of Christ in Christian Union by Rev. Darrell Graybeal and Rev. Ronnie Millsaps. Burial followed in the Ham-Phillips Family Cemetery. The family received friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Friday at the church.Mr. Ball was born in Wilkes County on July 29, 1967 to Ricky Randolph Ball, Sr., and Ruth Elaine Church Ball. He was a logger in the timber industry. He was preceded in death by his father.He is surived by his wife, Ivory Hamm Ball of the home; two sons, Jessie Randolph Ball and Cole Randolph Ball, both of the home; two daughters, Joni Vaught of Wilkesboro and Chelsie Holt of Yadkinville; his mother, Elaine Ball of Wilkesboro; three brothers, Richard ball, Scotty Ball and Kenneth Ball of WIlkesboro; and several nieces and nephews. |
| Farmer | Doris Ann | 7 Nov 1936 | 21 Nov 2001 | Mrs. Doris Ann Farmer, age 65, of Whitetop, Va., passed away Wednesday, Nov. 21 at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon, Va.Memorial services were held Saturday, Nov. 24 at 2 p.m. in Whitetop Baptist Church. Rev. T.A. Pennington and Rev. Jimmy Goss officiated.Mrs. Farmer was born Nov. 7, 1936 in Whitetop, Va., to John Clyde and Dorotha Richardson Farmer.She is survived by two sons, Lewis John McDaniel and wife, Stephanie and Joseph Marcelius and wife, Melissa, all of Whitetop; one daughter, Dorothy Eller and husband, Barry of Chilhowie, Va.; two brothers, Thomas E. Farmer and Carl Bryan of Whitetop, Va., and Stephen S. Farmer of Annandale, Va.; one half-sister, Nanette Combs of Athens, Ala.; one sister-in-law, Roseanne Farmer of McLean, Va.; and nine grandchilren and one great-granddaughter.Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 403 Churchview Lane, Fries, Va. 24330.Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Independence, Va., was in charge of these arrangments. |
| Castle | Elizabeth Toy | 4 Mar 1899 | 21 Nov 2001 | Mrs. Elizabeth Toy Castle, age 102 of West Jefferson, formerly of Honolulu, HI died Wednesday, November 21, at the Jefferson Care Center. Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 25 at 2 p.m. at the Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Father Mark Lawlor officiated. A graveside service was held at the Punchbowl Veterans Cemetery in Honolulu, Hawaii. Mrs. Castle was born on March 4, 1899 in Akron, Ohio to Elias and Daisy Cummins Toy. She was preceded in death by her husband Homer Castle. Mrs. Castle lived and worked in Miami, Fla., before moving to Honolulu. She lived and worked in Honolulu for 42 years, and had recently moved to West Jefferson to be with her family.Mrs. Castle is survived by: one daughter, Elizabeth Wheatley of West Jefferson; and four grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.Condolences may be sent to the family at badger@funeral-plans.com Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Alexander | Lester Alvis | 22 Nov 2001 | Lester Alvis Alexander, 83, of Austinville, died Nov. 22, 2001, in Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax. He is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, Rita Geraldene Wilbanks of Greenville, SC, Joyce and Carroll Stone of Draper, Norma and Martin Alderman of Galax; sisters, Myrtle Hawkins of Arlington, TX, Alma Nixon of Radford; brother, Hubert Alexander of Lexington, NC; four grandchildren, five great-grandchildren. Funeral was Nov. 24 at 11 a.m. in Vaughan-Guynn- McGrady Chapel. Entombment was in ighland Memory Gardens. Memorial donations may be made to the American Heart Association. | |
| Costigan | Lydia Burle | 23 Nov 2001 | Lydia Burle Costigan, age 86, of Marion, formerly of Carroll County, died Friday, Nov. 23, 2001 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Surviving are her husband, Robert E. Costigan, Marion; one son, Robert Costigan Jr., Marion; three grandchildren. Funeral services were held Sunday, Nov. 25, at 1 p.m. at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Chapel in Hillsville with Dr. Allen Cherry officiating. Burial was in the Reece Cemetery in Dugspur. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home in Hillsville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Jackson | Wavia Sutphin | 23 Nov 2001 | Wavia Sutphin Jackson, 83, of Woolwine, died Friday, Nov. 23, 2001, at New River Valley Medical Center. Survivors include two sons, Mayon Jackson of Woolwine and Alvin Jackson of Philadelphia, Pa.; a sister, Lalah Gilley of Bassett; a brother, Joe Sutphin; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. A graveside service was held Tuesday at the Laurel Fork Cemetery. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Caldwell | James Buril | 17 Aug 1932 | 25 Nov 2001 | James Buril Caldwell, age 69 of Millers Creek, died Sunday, Nov. 25 at Wilkes Regional Medical Center.Funeral services were held Wednesday, Nov. 28 at 2 p.m. at Pleasant Home Baptist Church in Millers Creek. The Rev. Nicholas Cheek, Rev. Ken Pardue, Rev. Michael Caldwell and Rev. Jim Gore officiated. Burial followed in the church cemetery. The family received friends at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Tuesday, Nov. 27 from 6:30 until 8:30 p.m.Mr. Caldwell was born in Darlington, Md., on Aug. 17, 1932 to the Rev. Wiley Herbert and Stella Halsey Caldwell. He was a deacon at Pleasant Home Baptist Church for 36 years. Caldwell retired from American Drew after 35 years of service.He is survived by his wife, Betty Bauguss Caldwell of the home; one son, Rev. James Michael Caldwell of Millers Creek; one sister, Ann C. Bishop of Jefferson; two brothers, Herbert J. Caldwell of Stanley and John Caldwell of Crumpler; and two grandchildren.Memorials may be made to Pleasant Home Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, 735 Pleasant Home Church Road, Millers Creek, NC 28651. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of North Wilkesboro was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Burcham | Marjorie Frye | 25 Nov 2001 | Marjorie Frye Burcham, 68, of Huntsville, AL, died Nov. 25, 2001. She is survived by three daughters, Becky Vessell of Pasco, WA, Terry Rasmussen of Hazel Green, AL and Karen P. Russell of Huntsville, AL; two sons, Steve Burcham and Mark Burcham both of Madison, AL; two brothers, Richard Frye of Gainesville, FL and Michael Frye of Ocala, FL; three sisters, Bonnie J. Peck of Lakeland, FL, Crystal Ruth Frye of Ocala, FL and Bettie Gay Besetti of Englewood, NJ; 12 grandchildren. A memorial service was held Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. at Spry Funeral Home with Pastor Kevin Ravenscraft officiating. Memorials may be made to the American Diabetes Foundation or Meals on Wheels. | |
| Colley | Ralph B. | 25 Nov 2001 | Ralph B. Colley Jr., age 81, of Saltville, died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2001 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Colley was a member of the Saltville Baptist Church. He retired from Olin Corporation after 41 years of service as a chemical engineer. A veteran of the U.S. Army, he served in World War II in the 5307th Provisional Regiment in the Burma India Campaign, better known as the Elite “Merrill’s Marauders,” under Gen. Frank Merrill. He was preceded in death by his wife and best friend of 49 years, Lela Marie; and one sister, Hilda Reese. Surviving are one son and daughter-in-law, David and Darcy Colley, Saltville; two daughters and sons-in-law, Candy and Harry Vincent, San Antonio, Texas, and Debbie and Larry Ratcliff, Saltville; one sister, Christine Helton, Saltville; six grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held today, Nov. 28, at 2 p.m. at Mount Rose Cemetery with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Saltville Rescue Squad. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements | |
| Davidson | Gerald Timothy | 25 Nov 2001 | Gerald Timothy Davidson, age 60, died Sunday, Nov. 25, 2001 in the Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. He was preceded in death by his mother, Edna L. Davidson, and a sister, Betty Sue Davidson Harris. Surviving are his father, George W. Davidson, Chilhowie; two brothers, George R. Davidson, Chilhowie, and Jerry Lee Davidson, Inwood, W.Va.; two sisters, Opal Williams, Red Jacket, W.Va., and Linda Kay Davidson, Gaithersburg, Md.; five nieces; 11 great-nieces and great- nephews; several aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be held today, Nov. 28, at 11 a.m. at D.R. Henderson Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Dale Strange officiating. Burial will follow in Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Caudill | M. Pauline Newbert “Polly” | 26 Nov 2001 | Mrs. M. Pauline Polly Newbert Caudill, age 82, of 471 Wolfe Branch Road, died Monday, November 26, 2001, at Hugh Chatham Memorial Hospital in Elkin. Survivors include: a great- nephew and wife: Dana P. And Grace Newbert of Lancaster Pa.; and a great-niece: Elizabeth Ann Newbert, also of Lancaster, Pa. A graveside service will be held Saturday, December 1, at 2:00 P.M. in Zion Cemetery. Elder Bruce Higgins will officiate. Flowers are appreciated, or memorial contributions may be made to Crab Creek Primitive Baptist Church Building Fund, c/o James Wyatt, 335 Laurel Glen Church Road, Sparta, NC 28675, or to the Zion Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Clinton McGrady, 4566 NC Hwy 18 N., Sparta, NC 28675. | |
| Damewood | Blair Baldridge “Milkman” | 26 Nov 2001 | Blair Baldridge “Milkman” Damewood, age 48, of Roanoke, died Monday, Nov. 26, 2001. Mr. Damewood was preceded in death by his parents, Mack and Barbara Damewood. He was a four year graduate of Hargrave Military Academy in Chatham. He held the rank of Sargent First Class and graduated in 1973. Being a huge Miami Dolphin fan, his dreams came true when he was able to attend the last game that Dan Marino played. Surviving are his sister, Donna Damewood, Roanoke; cousins, George, Lorie, Matt, Debby, Rosemary, Gloria and George Damewood Jr., all of Warrenton; his special friends, David, Tommy, Terry, Dan, Evelyn, Lynn, Tim, Jeff and Gary; four colleagues, Gordon Bass, Richmond, Dave Fleming, and Rick Bowyer, both of Roanoke, and Joe Beckham, Greenville, S.C. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 3 p.m. at Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Rd., Roanoke. Simpson-Tharp Funeral Home in Roanoke was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hayes | Ethel P. “Ett” | 26 Nov 2001 | Ethel P. “Ett” Hayes, age 80, died peacefully in her sleep on Monday, Nov. 26, 2001. Mrs. Hayes was preceded in death by her parents, Eli and Mae Pennington; three brothers, June Pennington, Woody Pennington, and Ray Pennington. She was a lifelong member of the Marion Seventh Day Adventist Church and worked for many years on the OB ward at Smyth County Community Hospital. Surviving are her husband, Everett Hayes; five sons and daughters-in-law, Don and Betty Jo Hayes, Doug and Glenda Hayes, Gene Hayes, Gerald and Patty Hayes, Duane and Sharon Hayes; and Tessie Hayes; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Georgia Pennington; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Bow and Doc Haga, Geraldine and Crick Johnson, and Kitty and Curtis Anderson; two sisters-in-law, Merchie Pennington and Agnes Pennington. Funeral services will be held today, Nov. 28, at 8 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Pastor Garland Day and the Rev. Harry Howe officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. at the funeral chapel. A family graveside service will be held Thursday, Nov. 29, at the Laurel Valley Cemetery in Konnarock. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Harris | William Richard “Bill” | 5 Aug 1910 | 28 Nov 2001 | William Richard “Bill” Harris, 91, of Galax, died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001, at Twin County Regional Hospital. He as born Aug. 5, 1910, in North Carolina. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pearline Harris. Survivors include five grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. A funeral was held Friday at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home with burial in the Hampton Cemetery. Pastor Juanita Brown and the Revs. Jerry Bryson and Raymond Brown Jr., officiated. |
| Hartzog | Howard Dudley, Jr. | 12 Apr 1964 | 28 Nov 2001 | Jefferson. April 12, 1964-Nov. 28, 2001. Howard Dudley Hartzog Jr., better known as Doug, of Jefferson, formerly of Winston-Salem, died Wednesday, Nov. 28 at his home. Funeral services were held at 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 30 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Archie Jones and Rev. Ray Davis officiated. The family received friends from 6-7 p.m. prior to the service. The family also visited with friends following the service. Mr. Hartzog was born April 12, 1964 in Winston-Salem to Howard Dudley Hartzog Sr. and Peggy Saultz Hartzog.He is survived by his wife, Martha Church Hartzog; his parents, Dudley and Peggy Hartzog of The Villages, Fla.; one stepdaughter, Jessica Jones; his grandmothers, Jenny Hartzog and Ella Mae Woodie of Jefferson.Memorials may be made to the Hartzog Cemetery Fund, c/o Dawna Benedict, 1015 Canoe Gap Rd., West Jefferson, NC 28694.Condolences may be sent to the family at badger@funeral-plans.com. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Caldwell | Hazel Mae | 28 Nov 2001 | Hazel Mae Caldwell, age 80, of Rural Retreat, died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Caldwell was born in Ashe County, N.C., the daughter of the late William L. and Myrtle Hunt Miller. She lived most of her life on Hawthorne Hollow Road in Rural Retreat where she was a homemaker, farmer, and had retired from Airco Corp. in Rural Retreat. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Joseph Caldwell Sr. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Brenda Sue and Paul Nalley, Annandale, and Melissa and Tony Formato, Greensboro, N.C.; three sons and daughters-in-law, William J. Jr. and Doris Caldwell, James D. and Sharon Caldwell, all of Rural Retreat, and Robert S. and Betty Caldwell, Kingsport, Tenn.; three sisters, Mame Bare, West Jefferson, N.C., Edna Miller, North Wilkesboro, N.C., and Ruth Davis, Baltimore, Md.; two brothers, John Henry Miller, Rome, Ohio, and Orval Miller, Charlotte, N.C; 16 grandchildren; 18 great- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Nov. 30, at 11:30 a.m. at the Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Robert C. Underwood officiating. Interment followed in the Sharon Baptist Church Cemetery. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the Sharon Baptist Church. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hash | Earlie Rebecca Cole | 28 Nov 2001 | Earlie Rebecca Cole Hash, age 79, died Wednesday, Nov. 28, 2001 at the Francis Marion Manor. Mrs. Hash was born in Smyth County to the late Earl E. and Ollie Thompson Cole. She was also preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Buford Hash, and one sister, Charlotte Inez Cole. She was a member of the Grosses Creek Baptist Church and retired from Apple Valley Apparel. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Peggie and John Roland, Bettie and Bobbie Fred Widner, all of Chilhowie; two sisters, Lola Wymer, Wytheville, and Mary Mae Pickle, Natural Bridge; three grandchildren, Sharon Roland Winebarger and husband James, Debbie Ann Widner, all of Chilhowie, and David Widner, Richmond; two great-grandchildren, John Winebarger and wife Dana, and Melissa Winebarger; two great-great-grandchildren, Anthony Logan Craver and Kaitlyn Rebecca Winebarger; two nieces and one nephew. Funeral services will be held today, Dec. 1, at 2 p.m. at Grosses Creek Baptist Church with Pastor Lloyd Sheets and Kenard Blevins officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Bradley-Finney Funeral Chapel in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Howell | Lillie Alma Miller | 23 Apr 1912 | 29 Nov 2001 | Mrs. Lillie Alma Miller Howell, age 89 of Jefferson, died Thursday, Nov. 29 at the Ashe Living Center. Funeral services were held at 3 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 2 at Mission Home Baptist Church. Rev. Jack Miller and Rev. Bill Burchette officiated. Burial followed in the Liberty Grove Baptist Church Cemetery. The family received friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 1 at Badger Funeral Home.Mrs. Howell was born April 23, 1912 in Ashe County to Alfred and Ina Watson Miller. She was Postmaster of the Fleetwood Post Office for over 30 years. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Sanford Howell.She is survived by one son, Terry Howell of Volney, Va.; two daughters, Glenna Johnson of Jefferson and Elaine Graybeal of West Jefferson; one brother, Alfred Miller of College Park, Md.; two sisters, Ercelle Durham and Eula Howell of Todd; 8 grandchildren, 7 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.Condolences may be sent to the family at badger@funeral-plans.com.Badger Funeral Home was in charge of these arrangements. |
| Branscome | Lois Horton | 29 Nov 2001 | Lois Horton Branscome, 73, of Fancy Gap, died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001, at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax.She was born to Leonard and Vesta Horton. Survivors include her husband, E.G. Branscome Jr., of the home; a son and daughter-in-law, Duane and Shirley Branscome of Fancy Gap; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Dewel and Jo Ann Horton and Elwood and Mary Joyce Horton, all of Hillsville, and Lonnie and Magalene Horton of Fancy Gap; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Bonnie and Charles Sumner of Fancy Gap, Eva Sue and Bennie Nester of Galax and Dana Lou and Elden Marshall of Hillsville; and one stepgrandson, Buford “Butch” Mabry of Barren Springs. A funeral was held Saturday at Sky View Baptist Church, Fancy Gap, with burial in the Webb Sky View Cemetery. The Revs. Wendell Horton and Norman Goad officiated. Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Carter | Nancy Wright | 29 Nov 2001 | Nancy Wright Carter, age 59, died Thursday, Nov. 29, 2001 at her home in Glade Spring. She was a native of Washington County and was preceded in death by her father, Robert L. Wright Jr. She was a longtime active member of Old Glade Presbyterian Church and had served as the director of Bible School, a member of the choir and a deacon of the church. She was a member of the Washington County Farm Bureau Women’s Committee. Mrs. Carter was a longtime educator in the Washington County School System having taught first grade education for 37 years at Glade Spring and Meadowview Elementary Schools. She received her bachelor’s degree from Radford University and her master’s in education from the University of Virginia. She was an active member of the WCEA and VECA. Surviving are her husband of 29 years, John K. Carter; her mother, Ruth L. Wright, Glade Spring; one brother, Don Wright and wife Sarah, Glade Spring; her mother-in-law, Cora Carter, Rich Valley; two sisters-in-law, Janavee Buchanan., Rich Valley, and Janice Perkins, Bedford; one brother-in-law, Jim Carter, Rich Valley; a niece, Beth Litz and husband Steve, Rhea Valley; a nephew, Lee Wright and wife Cindy, Glade Spring; several other nieces and nephews; a great-nephew, Andrew Litz; several other great-nephews and great-nieces. Funeral services will be conducted today, Dec. 1, at 11 a.m. in Old Glade Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Timothy Bird officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Those who wish may make memorial donations to the Virginia Donation for Agriculture in the Classroom, P.O. Box 27552, Richmond, VA 23621-27552, the American Cancer Society, 18129 North Fork River Road, Abingdon, VA 24201 or the Memorial Fund of Old Glade Presbyterian Church, c/o Rev. Timothy Bird, 12584 Deerfield Lane, Glade Spring, VA 24340. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Carico | Clifford Cecil | 26 Dec 1917 | 30 Nov 2001 | Clifford Cecil Carico, 83, of Galax, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2001, at Twin County Regional Hospital.He was born Dec. 26, 1917, in Grayson County to William and Sarah Diane Pierce Carico.Survivors include three daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn and Charlie Hawks of Charlotte, N.C., Gaye and M.A. Lineberry of Galax and Sharlene and Steve Hammond of Salem, N.C.; a sister-in-law, Ila Carico of Galax; four grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.A funeral will be held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. at Mount Pisgah Church of Christ with burial in the McKenzie Cemetery. Lawrence Warden will officiate.Vaughan- Guynn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements |
| Gallimore | Katherine Simms | 20 Apr 1923 | 30 Nov 2001 | Katherine Simms Gallimore, 78, of Galax, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2001, at Twin County Regional Hospital. She was born April 20, 1923, in Comers Rock to Arthur Simms and Bertha Cornette Simms.Survivors include her husband, Ilas “Ike” Gallimore of the home; a sister and brother-in- law, Freida and John Sencindiver of Winchester; a brother and sister-in-law, Lasco and Edith Simms of Comers Rock; a sister-in-law, Bertie Gallimore of Galax; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Sunday at Hillcrest Baptist Church with burial in the Comers Rock Cemetery. The Revs. James Cowley and Jimmie Moore officiated .Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements |
| Dezern | James Edward | 28 Jun 1925 | 30 Nov 2001 | Mr. James Edward Dezern, 76, passed away early Friday morning, Nov. 30, 2001, at home in Winston-Salem, NC. He was born June 28, 1925, in Forsyth County. He served his country in the 101st Airborne Paratroopers during World War II. Surviving the Battle of the Bulge, his family considers him a war hero. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Dorethea Swaim Dezern; and his father and mother, Eddie and Daisy Dezern. He is survived by his wife Peggy Dezern; two sons, Brad Dezern of Winston-Salem, and Jeff Dezern of Lewisville; a daughter, Karen Brannock of Pfafftown; six grandchildren; a great-grandchild; three sisters, Madeline Dowell (Sam) of Delaware, Opal Brown of Washington, and Ola Mason of Winston-Salem; and three brothers, Raymond Dezern (Nelda) of Rhonda, Windell Dezern (Irene) of Salisbury, and Bobby Dezern of Pfafftown. He leaves behind many loved ones and friends. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3 at Memorial Funeral Chapel. Interment will be at Swan Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Yadkin County. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Memorial Funeral Chapel |
| Donahue | Jesse Owen | 30 Nov 2001 | Jesse Owen Donahue, 72, formerly of Roanoke passed away Friday, November 30, 2001 in Nashville. He was a veteran of World War II. He was a retired truck driver with Associated Transport. He was preceded in death by a grandson, Jason Douglas Coffey. He is survived by: his wife, Helen Wilson Donahue, Nashville, Tennessee; daughters and sons- in-law, Connie and Mike Liptrap, Jacksonville, Florida, Donna and Kenneth Childress, Brentwood, Tennessee, Janet and Mike Ingram, Jacksonville, Florida, Eva and Gray Goldsmith, Roanoke; son and daughter-in-law, Danny and Nadine Donahue, Roanoke, Terry Donahue, Jacksonville, Florida; sister, Ethel Shipley, Boones Mill, Alice Ruth Muller, Sarasota, Florida; brother, Lawrence Albert Donahue, Lynchburg; ten grandchildren, 5 great- grandchildren. Graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m. Monday, December 3, 2001 at Sherwood Memorial Park in Salem. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. Memorial Honor Guard. | |
| Galyean | Nannie Boyd Bowman | 30 Nov 2001 | Nannie Boyd Bowman Galyean, 95, of Hillsville, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2001, at Eldercare of Hillsville. Survivors include four sons and daughters-in-law, Rush and Lillian Bowman, Ivan and Laura Bowman and Bernard and Louise Bowman, all of Hillsville, and Ray and Dorothy Bowman of Dobson, N.C.; five daughters and four sons-in-law, Icie and John Turner of Galax, Vicie and Junior Smith and Bonnie and Junior Bowman, all of Hillsville, Iva and Richard martin of Rural Retreat and Barbara Hawks of Mount Airy, N.C.; 36 grandchildren; 36 great- grandchildren; and 14 great-great-grandchildren. A funeral was held Monday at Vaughan-Guynn- McGrady Funeral Home with burial in the Bowman Family Cemetery, Carroll County. The Revs. Joe Parks and Clarence Marshall officiated. Friends may call at the home of Junior Smith or Junior Bowman. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to the Rome Baptist Church or the Laurel Fork Rescue Squad. | |
| Hall | Rachel Sharp Branscome | 30 Nov 2001 | Rachel Sharp Branscome Hall, 83, of Virginia Beach, formerly of Richmond, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2001. She was the widow of John Thomas Hall. Survivors include her daughter, Susan Aiken; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; one sister, Lucille S. Phillips of Palo Alto, Calif.; and two nephews. A funeral was held Monday at Bliley Funeral Home with burial in the Westhampton Memorial Park | |
| Hash | Wave Virginia Anderson | 30 Nov 2001 | Wave Virginia Anderson Hash, 89, of Bel Air, Md., formerly of Volney, died Friday, Nov. 30, 2001, at Mariner Health of Bel Air. She was the widow of Ernest C. Hash.Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Betty H. and Thomas D. Wimbrow of Bel Air, Md.; a sister, Geneva Barker of Fieldale; one granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held today, Wednesday, at 1 p.m. at Youngs Chapel Cemetery, Mouth of Wilson. The Rev. Ken Blevins will officiate.Memorial contributions may be made to the Fallston United Methodist Church memorial fund, 1509 Fallston Road, Fallston, Md. 21047. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home is in the charge of arrangements. | |
| Dudley | Marjorie M. “Peggy” | 30 Jun 1921 | 1 Dec 2001 | Marjorie M. “Peggy” Dudley, age 80, died Saturday, Dec. 1, 2001 at her home in Charlottesville. Mrs. Dudley was born June 30, 1921, the daughter of the late R.B. “Doc” Miller and Thelma W. Miller. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Charlottesville. Mrs. Dudley devoted half a century in the service of the Virginia Angus Association and was specially honored by the association on numerous occasions. In 1980 she was named to the Virginia Angus Association’s “Hall of Merit.” After leaving the VAA she became associated with the two previous executive secretaries of that organization — Dave Leonard and later Paul Coleman. At the time of her death she was associated with Sydney S. MacPherson, a previous Albemarle County farm owner and presently residing in Maryland. Surviving are her husband of 60 years, Stanford L. “Dud” Dudley; her daughter and son- in-law, Marjorie D. “Mardi” and Andrew L. Williams M.D., Marion; three grandchildren, G. Clegg Williams and wife Susan, Rural Retreat, Shannon Dudley Williams and wife Kimberly, Marion, and Marjorie Elizabeth Williams, Abingdon; two great-grandsons, Tristan Connor Williams, Rural Retreat, and Andrew Mason Williams, Mairon; her sister, Lois M. Stahl, Charlottesville. Funeral services were conducted Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 11 a.m. in the Hill & Wood Funeral Home Chapel with burial in Riverview Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the charity of your choice. Hill & Wood Funeral Home in Charlottesville was in charge of arrangements. |
| Cornett | Elizabeth T. | 2 Dec 2001 | Elizabeth T. Cornett, 71, of Mechanicsville, died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2001. She was the widow of Elmer Bronson Cornett.Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Veronica “Ronnie” and Wayne Guss of Mechanicsville; and four sisters, Dorothy Gilliam of Poquson, Emma Ezell of South Hill, Lois Fowler of Salem, Ohio, and Barbara Moors of Sandston.A graveside service will be held today, Wednesday, at 11 a.m. 2:30 p.m. at the Comers Rock Cemetery, Comers Rock, with the Rev. Bobby Lorton officiating.Reins- Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, is in charge of arrangements | |
| Jenkins | Sue Conner Weddle | 18 Mar 1905 | 3 Dec 2001 | Sue Conner Weddle Jenkins passed away December 3, 2001 in Anderson, South Carolina. She was born in 1904 near Check to Laura Byer and James Conner. In 1924 she married William McKinley Weddle. She was graduated from Radford College in 1927 and continued studies at George Peabody. She taught school with her husband until his death in 1944. In 1951 she married B.W. Jenkins. From 1946 until 1968 she worked as a dietitian for Campbell College, Buie=s Creek, North Carolina. Mrs. Jenkins moved to Anderson, South Carolina in 1988. She is survived by: three daughters and two sons-in-law, Sue Weddle Burgess and Leon Burgess, Anderson, South Carolina, Emmie Lou Weddle and Ray Love, Winter Park, Florida, and Roberte Weddle Francis, Orlando; ten grandchildren and twenty great-grandchildren. Funeral service was held at Gardner Funeral Home, Floyd, at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, December 8, 2001 with Reverend John Rogers officiating. Interment followed in Restvale Cemetery. |
| Halsey | Robert Lawrence, Jr. | 6 Apr 1983 | 3 Dec 2001 | Mr. Robert Lawrence Hamm Jr., age 18 of Creston died Monday morning, Dec. 3 in Creston. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. at Rock Creek Baptist Church by Rev. Glenn Woodie, Rev. Junior Seatz and Rev. Darrell Graybeal. Burial followed in the Mahala Family Cemetery. The family received friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 5 at Boone Family Funeral Home.Mr. Hamm was born in Watauga County on April 6, 1983 to Robert Lawrence Hamm Sr. and Wanda Sue Mahala Hamm. He was a student at Ashe County High School, where he was involved in the Automotive Club 2000-2001 and the Masonry Club 2001-2002. He is survived by his parents, Robert and Sue Hamm of Creston; a brother, Charlie Hamm of the home; a sister and brother-in-law, Linda and Michael Groves of Creston; paternal grandparents, Lawrence and Shirley Blackburn Hamm, of Crumpler; maternal grandmother, Marie Pope Mahala of Creston; and paternal great- grandparents, Carl and Zella Taylor Blackburn of Crumpler. Pallbearers for the service were Michael Hamm, Michael Groves, David Mahala, Shirlie Mahala, Dale Hamm and Kermit Hamm. Condolences may be sent to the family at boonefuneralhome.com. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of these arrangements. |
| Allen | Irene Fralin | 3 Dec 2001 | Irene Fralin Allen, 88, passed away at her home Monday night December 3, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank L. Allen and a grandson, Kenneth L. Allen. Surviving are a son and wife, Bobby L. and Roma Lee Allen of Floyd: a daughter, Betty A. Smith of Roanoke: two grandchildren, Randal Smith of Roanoke, and Donna Downs of Richmond: seven great-grandchildren; sister, Alma Fralin of Copper Hill. Funeral services were held Thursday, December 6, at 11 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home, Floyd, with Reverend Elbert L. Naff and Reverend Dan Walker officiating. Interment was in the Radford Cemetery. | |
| Blizzard | joseph “Joe” | 3 Dec 2001 | Joseph “Joe” Blizzard, age 60, died Monday Dec. 3, 2001 at his home in Marion .Mr. Blizzard was born in West Virginia and retired from the Department of Corrections having worked there for over 23 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Albert Roy and Anna L. Blizzard. He was also preceded in death by a special aunt, Shirley Wright.Surviving are his wife of 38 years, Suellen Blizzard; two sons, Daniel Blizzard, Marion, Joseph Michael Blizzard, Chilhowie; one daughter, Marcy Perkins, Chilhowie; four sisters, Mary Helen Hawkins, Chilhowie, Thea Williams, Warrenton, Liz Czelusniak, Cove Canyon, Calif., and Betty Hester, Shenandoah; three brothers, Leroy Blizzard, Edward Blizzard, and Charles Blizzard, all of Marion; two grandchildren, Kayla Blizzard and Kenny Blizzard; special friends, Gerald Moore, Gene Cline, Steve Kirk, and Gary Ashby; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 6, at Bradley’s Funeral Home Chapel with David Neitch and the Rev. Joe Powers officiating. Interment followed in Roselawn Cemetery. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Hollar | Ethel Mae Goble | 27 Dec 1929 | 4 Dec 2001 | Ethel Mae Goble Hollar, 71, of Taylorsville, N.C., died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001. She was born Dec. 27, 1929, in Hiddenite, N.C., to William O. Goble Sr., and Alma Patterson Goble.Survivors include her husband, Blayne Hollar; two sons, Hugh Hollar and wife, Sherri, of Augusta, Ga., and the Rev. Mark Hollar and wife, Anita, of High Point, N.C.; two daughter, Ruth Turnmire and husband, Doug, of Mouth of Wilson and Mary Prurity and husband, Marty, of Belmont, N.C.; nine grandchildren; four brothers, the Rev. William O. “Bill” Goble Jr., of Taylorsville, Raeford Goble of Charlotte, N.C., Paul Goble of Salisbury, N.C., and Gerald Goble of Hiddenite; and several nieces and nephews.A service to celebrate her life will be held today, Friday, at 2 p.m. at Antioch Baptist Church and Cemetery. Dr. Rick Jordan and the Rev. Dennis Spivey will officiate.In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the building fund for an elevator at Antioch Baptist Church, 580 Antioch Church Road, Taylorsville, N.C. 28681 or to the Hickory Foundation YMCA, 701 First St. NW, Hickory, N.C. 28601 |
| Carico | John Alfred | 18 Nov 1930 | 4 Dec 2001 | John Alfred Carico, 71, of Galax, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001, at North Carolina Baptist Hospital.He was born Nov. 18, 1930, in Grayson County to James Cleveland and Rachel Fielder Carico.Survivors include his wife, Betty W. Carico of Galax; two daughters and a son-in-law, Rebecca and Rodney Callahan and Melissa Carico, all of Galax; an one granddaughter of Galax.A funeral was held Thursday at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home with burial in the Ebenezer Cemetery. The Rev. Mark Kilbourne officiated. |
| Farmer | John Franklin, Sr. | 4 Dec 2001 | John Franklin Farmer Sr., age 84, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001 at his home in Marion. Surviving are three sons and daughters-in-law: Johnny and Joyce Farmer, Lee and Patty Farmer, Dean Farmer, all of Marion; 11 grandchildren and 15 great- grandchildren.Funeral services were conducted Thursday, Dec. 6, at Bradley’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mark Totten and Rev. Gary Jones officiating. Interment followed in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Fortune | Della M. Willard | 4 Dec 2001 | Della M. Willard Fortune, age 73, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by two husbands, Lee Willard and James “Bunk” Fortune. Surviving are four sons and daughters-in-law, Oakley and Becky Willard and Julian and Bonnie Jo Willard, all of Marion; James and Mary Fortune, Groseclose, and Willie and Rachel Fortune, Rich Valley; four daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Dan Carter, Martinsville, Martha and Charles Havens, Atkins, Bonnie Hall, Temple, Ga., and Janet Fortune and special friend James Meek, Marion; two sisters, Ruth Earles, Keystone, W.Va., and Bertha Klein, Tacoma, Wash; 18 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 6, at 11 a.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with burial in Mt. Mitchell Cemetery in Wythe County. The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home chapel. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Graybeal | Ruby Neese | 6 Dec 2001 | Ruby Neese Graybeal, age 74, died Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001 after a six-year bout with cancer. A native of Meadowview, she was the widow of the late W. Thomas Graybeal and a daughter of the late Authur and Lucille Neese. She was a graduate of Mary Dalton Frye Private Secretarial School and attended Emory & Henry College. She was retired after working for 17 years with Emory & Henry College and the Emory United Methodist Church, where she was an active member for 47 years. She was a member of the Emory College Community Club, the Emory United Methodist Women and the EUMC Half Century Club.She was preceded in death by one sister, Goldie Copenhaver Tilson; and four brothers, Everett Neese, Carl Neese, Oscar Neese, and Noel Neese.Surviving are: one son, Nathan Graybeal of Emory; daughter, Susan Copenhaver and husband, Frederick of Glade Spring; grandchildren, Whitney and Ashley Copenhaver; sisters, Dorothy Cannon of Glade Spring, Vivian Mock and Marie Copenhaver, both of Meadowview; brothers Arthur B. Neese of Meadowview and Bernard Neese of Abingdon; brother-in-law, Bill Cannon; sisters-in- law, Doris Neese, Juanita Neese, Josephine Neese, Rosemary Neese and Charlene Neese. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 8, 2001, in Emory United Methodist Church on the Emory & Henry College Campus. The Revs. James Bennington and Fred Kellogg will officiate. Burial will follow in Holston Conference Cemetery, Emory. Memorial contributions may be made to the Emory United Methodist Church for the Graybeal Memorial Fund, Box 985, Emory, to the late W. Thomas Graybeal Mathematics/Education Memorial Fund at Emory & Henry College, P.O. Box 950, Emory or to the American Cancer Society, 18129 North Fork River Road, Abingdon. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Bonham | Mary Virginia Rebecca Mountain | 7 Dec 2001 | Mary Virginia Rebecca Mountain Bonham, age 90, died Friday, Dec. 7, 2001 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. Mrs. Bonham was the daughter of the late Eli Newton and Carrie Crow Mountain of the Friendship Community of Washington County. She was a member of the Riverside Baptist Church and a retired school librarian. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Lee Bonham in 1991, and a foster son, Robert G. Jones in 2000. Surviving are one brother, Samuel David Mountain, Chilhowie; one niece, Jane M. Goff, Chilhowie; a grand nephew, David Duncan Goff, Laredo, Texas; a great-niece, Cynthia Rebecca Goff and husband, Stephen A. Cook, Warrenton; a foster daughter-in-law, Barbara L. Jones, Seven Mile Ford; a foster grandson, Randy Jones, Marion; a devoted caregiver, Frances Farmer, Saltville. Graveside services were conducted Monday, Dec. 10, at 1 p.m. at the Riverside Cemetery with the Rev. Armand Jalbert officiating. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hall | Naomi Ruth Mazey | 7 Dec 2001 | Naomi Ruth Maxey Hall passed away Friday, December 7, 2001 at the residence of her daughter. She was born in McDowell County, West Virginia, a daughter of the late Moses Maxey and Lala Alderman Maxey. She was a retired employee of Virginia Baptist Hospital and was a member of the Woman of the Moose #1727 and the Eternal Baptist Church, Madison Heights. She was preceded in death by her husband, Flemon Wilson Hall and a brother, Bruce Maxey. She is survived by a son and daughter-in-law, Robert W. and Shelby Hall, Evington; a daughter, Ruth L. Rohme, Goode; a sister, Norene Wade, Galax; brother, Homer Maxey, Stafford; grandchildren and spouses, Teresa and David Marsh, Richard and Sarah Hall, Jacqueline and Stacy Broughman, Jennifer and Carl Johnson, all of Lynchburg; Donald and Anne Hall, Radford; great- granddaughters, Lauren Hall, Caitlin Hall; great-grandsons, Ian Scott Rohme, C.J. Johnson, Kelly Anne Marie Johnson, a family friend, William Rohme. A funeral service was conducted Monday, December 10, 2001 at 11 a.m. from the Updike Funeral Chapel, Bedford, by Reverend Dennis Wade. Interment followed in the Virginia Memorial Park. | |
| Juarez | Jaime Manuel | 8 Dec 2001 | Infant Jaime Manuel Juarez of Fries, died Dec. 8, 2001, in Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax. He is survived by his mother, Kimberly Dawn Gonzalez of Fries; father, Eduardo Juarez of Fries; sisters, Jennifer Gonzalez, Maria Gonzalez, Kaitlin Gonzalez and Lydia Gonzalez all of the home; grandparents, Patsy Graham, Boyd Graham and Maria Quintero. A grave side service was held Dec. 11 at 2 p.m. in the Fries Cemetery with Darrell Melton officiating. | |
| Burcham | Herman Sidney | 18 Oct 1913 | 9 Dec 2001 | Herman Sidney Burcham, 88, of Galax, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001, at Beverly Health Care/Blue Ridge.He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Burcham.He was born Oct. 18, 1913, in Carroll County to Garvey and Elizabeth Sumner Burcham.Survivors include two sons and a daughter-in-law, Junior Burcham and Ernie and Kay Burcham, all of Woodlawn; a sister, Vera Parsons of Wilmington, Del.; two brothers, Creed Burcham of Woodlawn and Lester Burcham of Hillsville; three grandchildren; one stepgrandson; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.A funeral will be held today, Wednesday, at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home with burial in the Mount Lebanon Cemetery. The Rev. Robert McLean will officiate. |
| Calhoun | Mary Jane Haga | 17 Oct 1919 | 9 Dec 2001 | Mrs. Mary Jane Haga Calhoun, age 82, of Warrensville, died Sunday, December 9 at her home.Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 13, 2001 at 11 a.m. at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Darrell Graybeal. Burial followed in the Calhoun Cemetery. The family received friends from 7-9 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001 at the funeral home.Mrs. Calhoun was born in Wythe County, Va., on Oct. 17, 1919 to Everett Haga and Henrietta White Haga. She was a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Virgil Buel Calhoun.She is survived by five sons, David Calhoun of Todd, Don Calhoun of Cochranville, Pa., Doug Calhoun and Dennis Calhoun, both of Warrensville, and Dale Calhoun of Jefferson; five daughters, Janet Dyke of Germany, Mary Francis Rash of Pa., Marge Wiles of Warrensville, Betty Hughes of Landonburg, Pa. and Dianne Primus of Coatesville, Pa.; two sisters, Eva May Blankenship of Maryland and Nell Hall of Woodstock, Va.; 45 grandchildren; 55 great-grandchildren; a great, great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.boonefuneralhome.com.Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of these arrangements. |
| Huff | Alma Q. | 9 Dec 2001 | Alma Q. Huff, 85, of Hillsville, died Sunday, Dec. 9, 2001, at Forsyth Memorial Hospital, Winston- Salem, N.C. Survivors include a daughter, Lois H. Henley of Walkertown, N.C.; a son and daughter- in-law, the Rev. Chapman William and Cordelia Huff Jr., of Wytheville; three sisters, Virginia Q. Donelson and Velta Q. Webb, both of Pulaski, and Emma Q. Hilton of Florida; a brother, Arnold L. Quesenberry of Pulaski; six grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and two great-great- grandchildren. A funeral was held Tuesday at Island Creek United Methodist Church with burial in the Gardner Memorial Cemetery. The Revs. Vickie Neece and C.W. Huff Jr., officiated. Flowers will be appreciated or donations may be made to the Acute Palliative Care Unit, 9th Floor, c/o Forsyth Medical Center, 3333 Silas Creek Parkway, Winston-Salem, N.C. 27103, attention Sylvia Beane, RN/NM . | |
| Bryan | Marie Davis | 30 Sep 1910 | 10 Dec 2001 | Marie Davis Bryan, 91, of Ashe County and Sarasota, Fla. died Friday, Dec. 7 in Matairie, La.Funeral services were held Monday, Dec. 10 at 3 p.m. at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson with Elder Eddie Lyle officiating. Interment followed in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens. The family received friends from 2-3 p.m. Monday prior to services.Mrs. Bryan was born in Ashe County (Pond Mountain area) on Sept. 30, 1910 to Calvin Newton and Laura Jane Cox Davis. The third of 10 children, she was a homemaker and member of the Pond Mountain Primitive Baptist Church. Mrs. Bryan was preceded in death by her husbands, Leonard Lee Hurley of Ashe County, John Littlewood of Ashe County and M. Vernon Bryan of Sarasota, Fla.She is survived by one son and daughter in law, Leonard Glenn and wife Mae Black Hurley of Sarasota, Fla.; one daughter and son in law, Laura Marie and Bernard Cleary of Matairie, La.; three sisters, Nora Hurley, Ruth Little and Geneva Absher all of West Jefferson; nine grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.On- line condolences can be sent to the family at ashelawn@funeral-plans.com. Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson was in charge of arrangements. |
| Boyden | David Jerone | 7 Mar 1954 | 10 Dec 2001 | Mr. David Jerome Boyden, age 47, of North Wilkesboro died Monday, Dec. 10 at the Wake Forest University Medical Center in Winston-Salem.Funeral services were held Saturday, Dec. 15, at 2 p.m. at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson with Rev. Curtis Wolfe officiating. Interment followed in the Bethany Cemetery. The family received friends from 1-2 p.m., Saturday, prior to the services. Mr. Boyden was born in Ashe County on March 7, 1954 to Chester David and Geraldine Ruth Boyden. He was an employee of Gardner Mirror Corporation and Vannoy Ham House. He is survived by two brothers, Joseph Marvin Boyden and wife, Barbara Jean Boyden of Jefferson, and Jeffrey Dean Boyden of Boone; one sister, Rachel Boyden McCloud of North Wilkesboro; and several nieces and nephews.On-line condolences may be sent to the family c/o ashelawn@funeral-plans.com.Ashelawn Memorial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Baumgardner | Frances Jones | 10 Dec 2001 | Frances Jones Baumgardner, age 82, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001 in Roanoke. Mrs. Baumgardner was preceded in death by her husband, Roy W. Baumgardner, and her son, Edwin Dale Baumgardner. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Carol Baumgardner, Roanoke; daughter- in-law, Pat Baumgardner, Vinton; sister and brother-in-law, Nancy and Bill Gamble, Blue Ridge; brother, Glenn Jones, Chilhowie; sisters-in-law, Margaret M. Jones, Chilhowie, and Mary W. Baumgardner, Marion; grandsons, Jay Baumgardner and wife Heather, Rocky Mount, Matt Baumgardner and wife Laura, Catawba, Andy Baumgardner, Vinton; granddaughter, Mary Beth Tanner and husband Buck, Asheville, N.C.; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 13, in Middle Fork Baptist Church in Chilhowie with the Rev. Jerry Creasy officiating. Burial will be held in Rose Lawn Cemetery in Marion. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Middle Fork Baptist Church. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie. The body will be taken to the church one hour before services. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Coe | William L. | 10 Dec 2001 | William L. Coe, age 69, died Monday, Dec. 10, 2001 in Valley Health Care in Chilhowie. Mr. Coe lived most of his life in Washington County before becoming a resident at Valley Health Care Center. He was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and was the son of the late Les and Lucille Coe. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving in the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by one son, William Lee Coe II; his daughter Marty McGlocklin; and his granddaughter Shayna McGlocklin. Surviving are his wife Jean Coe of Bristol; four brothers, Robert Coe of Monterey, Tenn., Charlie Coe of Glade Spring, Randy Coe of Dover, Del., and Kyle Coe of Abingdon; three sisters, Ellen Thomas and Mary Blackwell, both of Meadowview, and Margaret Blevins of Chilhowie; two grandchildren, Michael Coe and Wendy Doss; one great-granddaughter LeeAnna Doss; several nieces and nephews; a special friend, Alton Roe. Graveside services were held Thursday, Dec. 13, at 1 p.m. at Baptist Cemetery in Glade Spring with Pastor Phil Fischbach and Dr. Jack Garland officiating. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Jones | Robert Glenn, Jr. | 11 Dec 2001 | Robert Glenn Jones, Sr., 73, of Cana, died Dec. 11, 2001, at his home. He is survived by his wife, Vera Marion Jones; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Donald Williams of Cana, Marilyn and David Rudy of Austinville; a son, Robert Glenn “Bobby” Jones, Jr. of Galax; three grandchildren; a sister, Nettie Eads of Cana. Funeral was Dec. 14 at 11 a.m. at Howell Funeral Chapel of Mount Airy, NC with the Rev. Gary Easter and the Rev. Jimmie Marion officiating. Burial was in the Flower Gap Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. | |
| Keyes | Donald F. | 11 Dec 2001 | Donald F. Keyes Jr., age 58 of Atkins, died Tuesday, Dec. 11, 2001 in the Smyth County Community Hospital. Mr. Keyes was born in Norfolk to the late Donald F. and Iris Martin Keyes Sr. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in the Korean War. He was a member of the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667 and had been a truckdriver with Superior Carriers for over 30 years. Survivors include his wife of 36 years, Ruth H. Keyes; one daughter and son-in-law, Melissa K. and John Jones, Atkins; one son, Donald F. Keyes III, Atkins; one sister, Pat Dubrul, Marion; one brother and sister-in-law, Gary A. and Peggy Keyes, Chesapeake; four grandchildren, Kristen, Zack, Cody, and Justin; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 14, at 10 a.m. in the Bradley Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment followed in the Roselawn Cemetery with military honors being rendered by Francis Marion V.F.W. Post 4667. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Helton | Claude Eugene “Gene” | 6 Jun 1945 | 12 Dec 2001 | Rev. Claude Eugene “Gene” Helton, age 56, died Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2001in Asheville, N.C. Rev. Helton was born on June 6, 1945 in Baltimore, Md., and lived in Marion during his childhood and teen years. During his life of ministry he served the following churches: Music- Manchester Baptist Church, Manchester, Md., 1966-1968; Music and Youth-Talbott Baptist Church, Talbott, Tenn., 1968-1974; Music, Youth and Visitation, Emmaus Baptist Church, Poquoson, 1974-1976; Music and Youth, Conowingo Baptist Church, Conowingo, Md., 1976- 1983, later ministry as Senior Pastor-Conowingo Baptist Church, Conowingo, Md., 1992-1999; Associate Pastor and Music-Newfound Baptist Church, 1983-1992. Rev. Helton was a faithful servant of the Lord who co-ministered with some of the finest men of God. When God led him to pastor in his last seven years of ministry, he left a rich heritage of love and faithfulness. He had a deep committed love for his wife, children and extended family. Rev. Helton was the son of Lillian Aker Helton of Marion and the late Claude Helton. Surviving in addition to his mother are his wife of 36 years, Miriam Baugher Helton; daughter, Elizabeth Preston and husband Justin of Greenville, S.C.,; sons, Vince and wife Denice of Leicester, N.C., Andrew and wife Stephanie of Robbinsville, N.C., and Joshua of the home; granddaughter, Evey Lynn Helton and grandson to be born Feb. 14, 2002, Zebulon Brae Helton; one sister, Rita Shippee and her husband Steve of Scottsville, N.C. Funeral services will be held today, Dec. 15, at 7 p.m. in Georgetown Baptist Church of which he was a member, Dix Creek Rd. #1, Leicester with the Rev. Lee Davis, the Rev. Charles Phillips, the Rev. James Wilson, and the Rev. Gene West officiating. The family will receive friends from 2 to 6:30 p.m. today at the church prior to the funeral service. At other times, the family will be at the residence. A private burial will be held at Piney Mountain Baptist Church Cemetery in Weaverville. West Funeral Home and Memorial Park in Weaverville, N.C., is in charge of arrangements. |
| Bedsaul | Doris Ruth | 27 Aug 1915 | 13 Dec 2001 | Doris Ruth Bedsaul, 86, of Galax, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2001, at Blue Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center.She was born Aug. 27, 1915, in Pennsylvania, to William and Blanche McKinney Ashman.She was the widow of Fred Bedsaul.Survivors include a son, George Harrison Mills of Telford, Pa.; four grandchildren, Christopher Mills, Jennifer Mills, Mark Stoneman and Linda Trikosko; and three great-grandchildren, Kaitlin Mills, Patrick Mills and Jason Nash.A funeral was held Monday at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home with burial in the Oakland Cemetery. The Rev. Randy Morris officiated. |
| Goins | Albert L. | 24 Mar 1926 | 13 Dec 2001 | Albert L. Goins, age 75, of Troutdale, the Razor Ridge community, died Thursday, Dec.13, 2001 at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax. He was born March 24, 1926 at Rugby to Swillie and Delta Spencer Goins. Surviving are his wife, Tessie Privett Goins; two daughters and sons-in-law, Jean and Danny Richardson, Troutdale, Wilma and Tony Nixon, Radford; three sons and daughters-in-law: Ray and Ruthie Goins, Chilhowie, Curtis and Cathy Goins, Marion, David and Diane Goins, Troutdale; one sister, Margaret Reedy, Rugby; one brother and sister-in-law, Charles and June Goins, Pulaski; 11 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 16, at 2p.m. in Razor Ridge Baptist Church in Troutdale with the Rev. Bill Morefield and Rev. Mike Porter officiating. Interment followed in Corinth Cemetery. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home in Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Brown | Elizabeth Greever | 13 Dec 2001 | Elizabeth Greever Brown, age 89, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2001 at her home in Rural Retreat. Mrs. Brown was born in Wythe County, the daughter of the late Harvey Joel and Mamie Mae Buck Greever. She was a member of the Corinth Lutheran Church, the McDowell Music Club, and was a graduate of Marion Junior College, class of 1931. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Harvey Greever. Surviving are one daughter and son-in-law, Ellen B. and Ed Schaack, Rural Retreat; two sons and daughters-in-law, Fred Peery and Susan Brown, Rural Retreat, and Luther Joel (Jody) and Jill Brown, Mt. Pleasant, Iowa; one sister, Anna Katherine DeLauney, Rural Retreat; 10 grandchildren, Peery Brown, Christopher Brown, Natalie Brown Van Antwerp and husband Moe, Kari Brown, Erika Brown, Aani Brown, Kirsten Brown, Ginni Schaack, Edward Schaack, and Catherine Schaack; three great-grandchildren; three step- grandchildren; special friend, Arnold Edwards; special caregiver, Barbara King; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Dec. 16, at 3:30 p.m. at the Corinth Lutheran Church with Pastor Richard Bansemer and Vicar Pat Nabers officiating. Interment will follow in the Black Lick Cemetery. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorials to the McDowell Music Club, c/o Kathy Williams, 4860 West Lee Hwy., Wytheville, VA 24382. The family will receive friends tonight from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home or they may call at the residence at any time. Lindsey Funeral Home in Rural Retreat is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hash | Charles V. | 14 Dec 2001 | Charles V. Hash, age 78, died Friday, Dec. 14, 2001 in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank E. and Myrtle Eller Hash and a grandson, Nicholas Kelly Hash. Mr. Hash was a member of Davis Memorial United Methodist Church. He attended Marion College and William and Mary. He was a WW II veteran who was an engineer gunner on a B-17 Bomber with 31 successful missions. He was in the 447th Bomb Group, 807th Squadron. Mr. Hash worked at Burlington Industries for 27 years at the Grover Furr Hosiery Plant. He was the plant manager at Skyland-Buster Brown in Marion and Chilhowie for 17 years. He served on the Smyth County Hospital Board of Directors from August 1962 until September 1998. He served on the Smyth County Community Hospital Foundation Board of Directors from September 1998 until March 2001 and was a charter member of the Industrial Development Authority Board and served as board of directors. He was a member of the Kiwanis Club for 47 years, having served as past president. Mr. Hash was a member of the Atkins Ruritan Club, VFW Post #4667 life member, member of the American Heart Association, Southwest Cattlemen’s Association and the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve. He was an avid fisherman, gardener and farmer during his retirement He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Jean W. Hash of Atkins; one daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Dick Moore of Glen Allen; three sons and daughters-in-law, Doug and Vicky Hash and Pat and Tammy Hash, all of Atkins, and Bobby Hash of Richmond; one brother and sister- in-law, Richard and Sarah Jane Hash of Marion; one granddaughter, Kasey Lynn Moore of Glen Allen; his mother-in-law, Virginia M. Williams of Atkins; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, William D. and Shirley Smith of Marion; several nieces and nephews; many special friends and his beloved dog “Duke.” Funeral services were held Monday, Dec.17, at Davis Memorial United Methodist Church with the Rev. Donna Hester, Rev. Harry Howe and Rev. Neville Mozongo officiating. Interment followed in Rose Lawn Cemetery where full military rites were conducted by Marion VFW Post #4667. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements | |
| Clem | Eva Jane Poff | 15 Dec 2001 | Eva Jane Poff Clem, 100, of Richfield Nursing Center in Salem passed away Saturday, December 15, 2001. She was preceded in death by her husband, Noah Clem, sons, Glenn Clem and Elmer Clem and three grandsons, Glenn, Jr., Charles and Eddie Clem. Eva was a member of the Church of the Brethren before moving to Maryland where she was active in the Church of God in Rockville, Maryland. She is survived by: two daughters, Lillian Kuster, Montgomery Village, Maryland and Margaret Harris, Roanoke; two sons, Marvin and wife Pat of New York, Raymond and wife Peggy of Mt. Airy, Maryland; daughter-in-law, Peggy Clem of Apex, North Carolina and five granddaughters and two grandsons, 23 great grandchildren and 40 great-great grandchildren. Funeral service was held Monday, December 17, at 11:00 a.m. at Wood Funeral Home in Floyd with Reverend Elbert Naff officiating. Interment in Jacksonville Cemetery. A special thanks to the staff of Richfield 3 East for all the special care and love given to our mother. | |
| Johnson | Conley | 2 Jul 1917 | 16 Dec 2001 | West Jefferson. July 2, 1917-December 16, 2001. Mr. Conley Paul Johnson, age 84, of West Jefferson, died Sunday, Dec. 16 at the Ashe Memorial Hospital in Jefferson.Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 19 at 2 p.m. at the Oak Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Tommy Dollar and Elder Norman Carpenter officiating. Burial will follow in Ashelawn Memorial Gardens in Jefferson with Military Rites. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m., Tuesday evening, Dec. 18 at Ashelawn Memorial Chapel in Jefferson.Mr. Johnson was born in Ashe County on July 2, 1917 to Emma Johnson. He was a retired painter and a World War II Navy veteran.He is survived by his wife, Bilie Elliott Johnson; five daughters, Peggy Guy of Sugar Grove, Patsy Greene and husband Jerry of Beech Creek, Linda Davis of West Jefferson, Angela Ham and husband Gerry of Lansing and Cinda Galgano and husband Jim of Sugar Grove; one step-son, Gary Elliott and wife Judy of Galax, Va.; nine grandchildren, three step-grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and one step-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews.Online condolences may be sent to the family at ashelawn@funeral-plans.com.Ashelawn Memorial Chapel & Gardens was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Campbell | Dallas Wayne | 24 Oct 1954 | 16 Dec 2001 | Mr. Dallas Wayne Campbell, age 47 of Lansing, died Sunday, Dec. 16 at Ashe Memorial Hospital. Funeral services were held Thursday, Dec. 20 at 11 a.m. at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Jim Francis. Burial followed in the Dixon-Testerman Cemetery. The family received friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 19 at the funeral home.Mr. Campbell was born in Ashe County on Oct. 24, 1954 to Paul Smith Campbell and Hattie Francis Campbell. He was a service technician for mobile homes. He was preceded in death by his father.He is survived by a son, Brandon Campbell of West Jefferson; a daughter, Heather Campbell of West Jefferson; his mother, Hattie Francis Campbell of Lansing; a brother, David Campbell of Creston; seven sisters, Betty Howell of Crumpler, Arlene Nichols of Creston, Roseanne Calhoun of Lansing, Sue Miller of Heyworth, Ill., Bobbie Miller of West Jefferson, Mary Johnson of Jefferson and Maureen Baxley of Champaign, Ill.; and several nieces and nephews.Donations may be made to his children, 2470 Frank Dillard Road, West Jefferson, NC 28694.Condolences may be sent to the family at www.boonefuneralhome.com.Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of these arrangements. |
| Ball | Laura Ennis Taters | 16 Dec 2001 | Laura EnnisTaters Ball, age 88, died Sunday, Dec.16, 2001, in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur J. Ball; and one son, Leonard Lester Ball. She was a member of Grosses Creek Baptist Church. She is survived by four sons and daughters-in-law, James C. and Mary Ann Ball, Roger L. and Donna Ball, all of Glade Spring, Arlin D. and Tamara Ball of Houston Texas, and Daniel A. Ball of Chilhowie; three brothers, Bradley Teaters and Herbert Teaters, both of Chilhowie, and Graham Teaters of Ocala, Fla.; two sisters, Cora Blevins of Abingdon and Cinderella Roland of Marion; eight grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today, Dec. 19, at 11 a.m. in Grosses Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Lloyd L. Sheets officiating. Burial will be held in the church cemetery. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Berry | Harold Lee “Whimpy” | 16 Dec 2001 | Harold Lee “Whimpy” Berry, age 67, of Hollywood, Fla., died Sunday, Dec. 16, 2001 in the Regional Medical Center, Hollywood, Fla. He was a former resident of Chilhowie. He was preceded in death by one son, Christopher D. Berry; one daughter, Joy Kathleen Berry; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Lee Preston Berry; one brother, Ray Preston Berry. He is survived by two sons, Tony A. Berry, Glade Spring, and James Lee “Rick” Berry Hollywood, Fla.; two daughters, Theresa Poole, Lincoln University, Penn., and Patricia Widener, Bristol; one brother, Jack D. Berry, Chilhowie; six grandchildren; three great- grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted Sunday, Dec. 23, at 2 p.m. at the Mountain View United Methodist Church Cemetery with the Rev. Kevin Elswick officiating. Family and friends are asked to meet at the cemetery for the service. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Allison | Blanche I. | 17 Dec 2001 | Blanche I. Allison, 82, of Hillsville, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2001, at Waddell Nursing Home, Galax. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Peggy and Glen Watson of Hillsville; three sons and daughters-in-law, Kenneth and Willa Dean Allison of Carrollton, Robert and Ruby Allison of Hillsville, and Wendell and Louise Allison of Dubin; two sisters, Ethel Farris of Hamilton and Ollie Montgomery of Pulaski; 13 grandchildren; and 19 great-grandchildren.A funeral was held Wednesday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home with burial in the Allison Cemetery. The Revs. Mike Blouse and George Freeman officiated | |
| Griffin | Brenda Sue | 17 Dec 2001 | Brenda Sue Griffin, 52, of Hillsville, died Monday, Dec. 17, 2001, at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax. Survivors include three sons and two daughters-in-law, Jerry Ray and Becky Griffin of Teledo, Ohio, Marty Dean and Josephine Griffin and Michael Paul Griffin, all of Hillsville; two brothers, John Farmer of Galax and Brother Robert Farmer of Lowgap, N.C.; two sisters, Mary Bowman of Hillsville and Shirley Sumner of Barnesville, Ga.; and three grandchildren.A funeral was held Thursday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home with burial in the Monta Vista Memory Gardens. Brother Robert Farmer officiated. | |
| Huff | Virginia Pearl | 17 Dec 2001 | Virginia Pearl Huff, 76, passed away Monday, December 17, 2001 at New River Valley Medical Center. Survivors include: her husband, Curtis John Huff, Indian Valley; daughter and son-in-law, Mary and Bobby Ousley, Indian Valley; sons and daughters-in-law, Willie R. and Beverly Huff, Willis, Phillip and Polly Huff, Floyd, Kenneth and Kathy Huff, Indian Valley; sisters, Geneva Williams, Radford, Ocie Stevenson, Camden, South Carolina; grandchildren, Elizabeth Thompson, Johnathan Ousley, Curtis Huff, Joanna Huff, Andrew Huff, Wendy Atkins, Lisa Thomas, Mark Huff; great grandchildren, Brady Atkins, Shawn Atkins, Katlin Huff, Emily Thompson; step- grandchildren, David Dalton and Nelson Dalton. Funeral service will be held at 1:00 p.m. Thursday, December 20, 2001 at the Indian Valley Church of God with Reverend Robert Akers, Reverend Michael Bond and Reverend Kenneth Poston officiating. Burial will be in Captain George Quesenberry Cemetery. Arrangements by Maberry Funeral Home, Floyd. | |
| Cox | Willie Cornett | 7 Sep 1917 | 18 Dec 2001 | Willie Cornett Cox, 84, of Fries, formerly of Comers Rock, died Tuesday, Dec. 18, 2001, at Beverly Healthcare Blue Ridge, Galax.She was the widow of Wayne Cox.She was born Sept. 7, 1917, in Comers Rock to Albert W. and Annie Cornett Cornett. Survivors include three daughters and two sons-in-law, Sharon Brewer of Fries, Jeanne and Marshall Funk of Comers Rock and Myrna and Marshall Heflin of Charlottesville; six grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.A funeral will be held today, Friday, at 11 a.m. at Mount Zion United Methodist Church, Comers Rock, with burial in the Comers Rock Cemetery. The Revs. Bobby Lorton and Fred E. Jennings will officiate.Memorial contributions may be made to the Fries Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 9, Fries, Va. 24330; or Elk Creek Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 130, Elk Creek, Va. 24326; or Elk Creek Valley Volunteer Fire Department, 309 Paradise Lane, Independence, Va. 24348.Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements |
| Haulsee | Ruby Wilson Fowler | 18 Dec 2001 | Ruby Wilson Fowler Haulsee, age 86, died Tuesday, Dec.18, 2001 in Birdmont in Wytheville. She was preceded in death by her two husbands, Howard Wright and Joseph M. Haulsee; and a daughter Judy King. Mrs. Haulsee was a waitress at the Village Restaurant for 25 years. She is survived by three sons and daughters-in-law, Wayne and Faye Wright of Greenville, Tenn., David and Ila Haulsee of Rural Retreat, and Bobby Joe Fowler of Vale, N.C.; three brothers, Fred Fowler and Joe Fowler, both of Marion, George Fowler of Hialeah, Fla.; 10 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec.21, at Seaver-Brown Chapel with the Rev. Eugene Baldwin officiating. Interment followed in the Attoway Cemetery in Marion. Seaver-Brown Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Chambers | James C. Jr. | 19 Dec 2001 | James C. Chambers Jr., age 75, of Roaring Gap, died of heart failure on December 19, 2001 in Mount Airy, N.C. Son of James Corbett Chambers and Mary Virginia Carothers, both of West Virginia, he was born in Brownsville, Texas on June 22, 1926. He spent his early years in both south Texas and in eastern Tennessee. His mountain upbringing instilled in him a life-long love of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Jim served briefly in the U.S. Navy in 1944 and then attended the University of Tennessee at Knoxville before relocating again to south Texas, and briefly Monterrey, Mexico. He later began working for the St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co. in Virginia and then in North Carolina. He was with St. Paul for 24 years and served as General Manager in Charlotte, N.C. from 1968-1981. Shortly after retiring, he moved to Alleghany County, N.C. to fulfill his dream of returning to the mountains. Jim was an avid reader and supporter of local libraries. He served on the Board of Directors for the Alleghany County Library and the Northwestern Regional Library association based in Elkin, N.C. He had an insatiable thirst for historical knowledge of all kinds but especially Civil War history. Jim was also a student of the culinary arts and a creative chef who showed his appreciation of his family and friends by cooking for them. He leaves behind his loving wife of 23 years, Allene O. Chambers; his daughter and son-in- law, Virginia Chambers and Myles Friedman; two grandchildren, Jack and Bailey; his two brothers, Richard and George Chambers; his two sisters, Rosemary Reynolds and Charlotte Kludzweit; and many, many family members and friends who loved him dearly. A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, December 22, at Sparta Baptist Church, 202 Main Street, Sparta, N.C. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall immediately following the service. The family kindly requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations in his memory be made to the Alleghany County Library, 122 North Main Street, Sparta, N.C. 28675; the Christ Church Episcopal Building Fund, P.O. Box 1866, Sparta, N.C. 28675; or to a charity of the donor’s choice. | |
| Goad | Lona Mae Roop “Doney” | 19 Dec 2001 | Lona Mae “Doney” Roop Goad, 70, of Hillsville, died Wednesday, Dec. 19, 2001, at Winston-Salem, N.C. She was the widow of Glenn Goad.She was born to Elisha and Amanda Roop. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn G. and Roger D. Henley of Hillsville; three sisters and two brothers-in-law, Iola and Otis Daye of Port Deposit, Md., China Bell and James Hall of Pulaski and Annette Rupe of Dublin; and two brothers and a sister-in-law, Everette and Aileen Roop of Coatsville, Pa., and Earl Roop of Pulaski. A funeral was held Sunday at Vaughan-Guynn-McGrady Funeral Home with burial in the Liberty Hill Cemetery. | |
| Hudson | Nancy Martin | 19 Dec 2001 | Nancy Martin Hudson, age 70, died Wednesday, Dec.19, 2001 in Smyth County Community Hospital. Mrs. Hudson was a member of Marion Baptist Church, a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She was a retired nurse from Smyth County Community Hospital where she had become a member of the hospital family, loved by the hospital staff, patients, and patients’ family members, as well as the doctors with whom she worked. She always gave more than she received. She is survived by her husband, Jack C. Hudson, Marion; three daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Roger Fitchko, Cindy and Ed Stringer, all of Marion; and Teresa Hudson of Germantown, Md.; one son and daughter-in-law, Jack and Susan Hudson of Bristol; one sister, Peggy Owens of Marion; six grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 21, at Seaver-Brown Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Mark Ross and the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Interment followed in the Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. | |
| Goodson | Della Aline Leonard | 23 Jun 1916 | 20 Dec 2001 | Della Aline Leonard Goodson, 85, of Galax, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2001, at Twin County Regional Hospital. She was the widow of Sigel Goodson. She was born June 23, 1916, in Carroll County to James C. and Rhade Surratt Leonard. Survivors include a sister, Irene Burcham of Eldercare of Hillsville; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Luther and Kate Leonard of Galax and John and Peggy Leonard of Salem; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two stepgreat-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Sunday at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home with burial in the Oakland Cemetery. The Rev. Jimmie Marion officiated. |
| Deboard | John William “Bill” | 28 May 1955 | 20 Dec 2001 | Dr. John William “Bill” Debord, age 46, of Independence, passed away Thursday Dec. 20, 2001 at Smyth County Community Hospital, Marion. He was born May 28, 1955 in Smyth County, in the Rich Valley Community, to Raymond Lee and Lee Etta Buchanan DeBord. He was co-owner of Twin Oaks Veterinary Hospital, Sparta. N.C.;graduated from Rich Valley High School, salutatorian of his class. He attended Emory & Henry College and the University of Georgia, and College of Veterinary Medicine in Athens, Ga. He was preceded in death by his father and a son Stephen Michael DeBord. Surviving are his wife, Ann Katherine Watson BeBord; two sons, Willie DeBord, and Danny DeBord, both of the home; mother, Lee Etta Buchanan DeBord, Rich Valley; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Raymond Lee DeBord, Rich Valley, Jeffrey Blake and Anna Leigh DeBord, Saltville; several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts and uncle also survive. Funeral services were held Sunday, Dec. 23, at 3 p,m, at the Ridgedale U.M. Church Cemetery with the Rev. Rich Cardot and Rev. Harold E. Morgan III officiating. Reins- Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence was in charge of arrangements. |
| Kirby | Joe G., Jr. | 17 Dec 1919 | 22 Dec 2001 | Joe G. Kirby Jr., 82, of Galax, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001, at his home on East Stuart Drive. He was born Dec. 17, 1919, in Grayson County to Joe Garnett Kirby Sr., and Litha M. Hampton Kirby. Survivors include his wife, Madge Bryant Kirby of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law, Joe G. Kirby III, and Susan Kirby of Salem, Robert K. Kirby and Barbara P. Kirby and S. Thomas Kirby and Linda M. Kirby, all of Galax; a brother, Roy J. Kirby of North Wilkesboro, N.C.; a sister, Janet K. Thore of Lowgap, N.C.; and six grandchildren. A funeral was held Monday at First Christian Church with burial in the Felts Memorial Cemetery. The Rev. James Cowley officiated. Vaughan- Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Bennett | Ann H. | 2 Feb 1930 | 22 Dec 2001 | Ann H. Bennett, 71, of Galax, died Saturday, Dec. 22, 2001, at Carillion New River Valley Medical Center. She was the widow of Zane Bennett. She was born Feb. 2, 1930, in Galax to Edgar Herman and Marquedeen Funk Hines. Survivors include a daughter, Janette G. Bennett of Galax; two sons and daughters-in-law, Darrell M. and Lana G. Sexton of Galax and Donald R. and Debra W. Sexton of Gray, Tenn.; four sisters and three brothers-in-law, Vania and Thurman Vaughan of Forest, Jean and Garver Turman of and Arlene Funk, all of Galax, and Linda and Bud Maness of Asheboro, N.C.; four brothers, O.E. Hines of Independence, Bert Hines of Galax, Harold Dean Hines and Sonny Hines, both of Asheboro, N.C.; three grandchildren; and one aunt. A funeral will be held today, Wednesday, at 2 p.m. at Fairlawn Church of Christ with burial in the church cemetery. Bud Moore and the Rev. James Cowley will officiate. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. |
| Ezell | George S. | 4 May 1917 | 23 Dec 2001 | George S. Ezell, 84, of Independence, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2001, at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax.He was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Wellborn Ezell. He was born May 4, 1917, in Lake, Miss., to James and Rebecca Stamper Ezell. He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran of World War II and a member of the Grayson County VFW Post 7726. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Becky and Lou Einwick of Richmond and Barbara Wagoner of Independence; a sister and brother-in-law, Opal and Jack Vance of Little Rock, Ark.; and four grandchildren and a spouse, Charles Einwick and Lynne Einwick, both of Richmond, Jennifer Shumate and Sandy and Donald Russell, all of Independence. A funeral was held Monday at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with burial in the Independence Cemetery. The Rev. Fred E. Jennings officiated. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Independence Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 607, Independence, Va. 24348 |
| Austin | Bobby Joe | 30 Jan 1973 | 23 Dec 2001 | Bobby Joe Austin, 28, of Mouth of Wilson, died Sunday, Dec. 23, 2001, at his home.He was born Jan. 30, 1973, of Sparta, N.C., to Bobby Greek Austin and Kayrus Yvonne Cox.Survivors include his father, Bob Austin and wife, Patsy of Mouth of Wilson; his mother, Kayrus C. Henderson of Ivanhoe; a half brother, Tony Conklin of Fries; a half sister, Ann Miller of Independence; a stepsister, Vicky Flannagan of Warrensville, N.C.; his paternal grandfather, Don Austin of Mouth of Wilson; and several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. A funeral was held Thursday at Reins- Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, with burial in the Piney Creek Cemetery, Piney Creek, N.C. The Revs. Rex Hall and Douglas Halsey officiated. |
| Hutchens | Lillie Hines | 13 Apr 1910 | 24 Dec 2001 | Lillie Hines Hutchens, 91, of Independence, the Pleasant Hill Community, a resident Grayson Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Independence, died Thursday, May 24, 2001, at the center. She was the widow of Harvey Hutchens. She was born April 13, 1910, in Independence to Volney and Pearlie Cregger Hines. Survivors include a sister-in-law, Edna Hutchens Hale of Independence; a niece, Patricia Vanhoy of Cummins, Ga.; two nephews, Junior Hutchens and David Hutchens; and special friends, Emma Catron and the Nuckolls family, all of Independence. A graveside service was held Saturday at Pleasant Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Fred E. Jennings officiating. Memorial contributions may be made to the Fries Volunteer Fire Department, P.O. Box 9, Fries, Va. 24330. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Gates | Kathleen L. “Kat” | 25 Dec 2001 | Kathleen L.”Kat”Gates, age 82, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001 at Johnson Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was a loving mother, grandmother and friend. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Gates; a daughter Jane Kestner; and a son, Bobby Gates. Survivors include five daughters, Betty Roberts, Freda Dinsmore and Diana Allison, all of Saltville, Glenda Cline, Meadowview, and Cathy Barrett, Tannersville; three sons, Roger Gates, Con Gates and Larry Gates, all of Saltville; five sisters, Trula Price and Oaki Sword, Saltville, Bonnie Harris, Bristol, Tenn., Ruby Bailey, Hayes, and Eula Rhea, Mansfield, Ohio; one brother, Tommy Lamie, Florida; 30 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Nancy Coe. Funeral services were conducted Friday, Dec. 28, at 2 p.m. at D.R. Henderson Funeral Home Chapel with the Revs. Shirley Carter, Bob Surber and Andy Bresnock officiating. Burial followed in Elizabeth Cemetery. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Hockett | William Chesterfield | 25 Dec 2001 | William Chesterfield Hockett, age 61, died Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2001 in the Veterans Medical Center in Johnson City, Tenn. Mr. Hockett was born in Marion to the late Isaac and Josie Ellen Hockett. He was preceded in death by his two wives, Roxie Hockett and Sadie Eller Hockett; and one brother, Hillman Hockett. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served two tours in Vietnam. He is survived by five stepchildren, Donna Surber, Randy Smith, Bobby Eller, Lynn Davidson, and Kevin Eller, all of Chilhowie; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Vivian and Ray Simmons of Quiksburg, and Margralynn and Harley Pack of Marion; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Isaac T. and Shirley Hockett, Narrows, Wimbish and Libby Hockett, Meadows of Dan, Jack Lee and Emmie Hockett, Paso Robels, Calif.; seven step- grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were held Friday, Dec. 28, at 11a.m. at the Bradley’s Funeral Home with the Rev. E.B. Ford and the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment followed in the Falls Hills Cemetery in Saltville with military honors being rendered by the Francis Marion VFW Post 4667. Bradley’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Barton | Brice | 13 Sep 1915 | 26 Dec 2001 | The Rev. Brice Barton, 86, of Mocksville, N.C., formerly of Independence, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001, at his home in Mocksville, N.C.He was born Sept. 13, 1915, in Grayson County, the Major Community of Grant, to Edgar Vance and Melissa Plummer Barton.Survivors include his wife, Alice Osborne Barton of the home; a daughter and son-in-law, Elizabeth and James Foster of Mocksville, N.C.; a son and daughter-in-law, Bill and Glenna Barton of Shady Valley, Tenn.; a sister-in-law, Vida Lee Barton of Galax; five grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.A funeral was held Saturday at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home with burial in the Grubb’s Chapel Cemetery. The Revs. Myron Dalton, Mike Sage and Grady Byrd officiated.Memorials may be made in his memory to the charity of the donors choice. |
| Higgins | Roy Lee | 27 Jun 1916 | 26 Dec 2001 | Roy Lee Higgins, 85, of High Point, N.C., formerly of Galax, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001, at the home of a daughter in High Point.He was born June 27, 1916, in Carroll County to Laura Mae Hawks Higgins and Doris Anne Kirk Higgins.Survivors include two daughters and a son-in- law, Carol and Ronnie Saudners of High Point, N.C., and Dorothy Anne Higgins of Galax; two stepsons, Kenneth Kline and Johnny Kline of Virginia; three half sisters, Sue Mae Pierce, Kate Vaughan and Mary Ruth Brewer, all of Galax; a half brother, Charlie Tom Higgins of Floyd; eight grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.A funeral was held Saturday at Pleasant Grove Baptist Church with burial in the church cemetery. The Rev. Fred Jennings and Elder Walt McCraw officiated.Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Herndon | Hubert “Earl” | 26 Dec 2001 | Hubert “Earl” Herndon, age 75, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2001. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Madge Aistrop Herndon and was an Army veteran of World War II. Survivors include his wife, Evelyn Herndon of Saltville; two daughters, Jody Price and Phyllis Salyers, both of Saltville; eight step-children, Helen Collins, Sandy Minton, Linda Bennett, William Pauley, and Frank Pauley, all of Saltville, Mary O’Quinn of Abingdon, Nancy Prater of Meadowview, and Chuck Pauley of Glade Spring; 23 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held today, Dec. 29, at D.R. Henderson Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bob Briggs officiating. Burial will follow at Aistrop Family Cemetery with military rites by VFW Post “Hardy Roberts” 7328. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Blevins | Ruby | 27 Dec 2001 | Ruby Blevins, age 74, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2001 in the Francis Marion Manor. Mrs. Blevins was born in Smyth County to the late Dewey and Mary Blevins. She was of the Baptist faith and had worked at Fairfax Hospital. Survivors include her husband, Famon Blevins; two daughters, Carolyn Blevins, Centerville, and Elaine Watkins, Spotsylvania; two sons, Billy J. Blevins, Marion, and Michael F. Blevins, Atkins; four sisters, Della Riffey, Damascus, Margaret Burcham, Woodlawn, Ann Edwards, Whitetop, and Stella Blevins, Palatka, Fla.; one brother, Ray Blevins, Lansing, N.C. Funeral services will be held today, Dec. 29, at 11 a.m. in the Bradley’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage officiating. Interment will follow in the Resurrection Gardens. Flowers will be accepted or memorial donations can be made to the Southwest Virginia Hospice, 308 Hickory Lane, Rural Retreat, Va. 24368. Bradley’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements |
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| Cochran | Lavada Mabry | 25 Feb 1923 | 19 May 2000 | Lavada Mabry Cochran, 77, of Galax, died Friday, May 19 at Lewis Gale Hospital. She was the widow of Charles “Pete” Cochran She was born in Virginia on Feb. 25, 1923 to Ballard and Mindy Largen Mabry. Survivors include two daughters and sons-in-law, Connie and Jack Chafin of Woodlawn and Bobbie and Jerry Poe of Galax; one son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Kay Cochran of Galax; three sisters, Ocie Branscome of Austinville, Helen Austin of Roanoke and Ila Reynolds of St. Augustine, Fla.; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. A graveside service was held Sunday at 2 p.m. at Felts Memorial Cemetery. Dr. Jeff Lambert officiated. Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. |
| Crouse | Victoria Harrald | 29 May 1999 | Mrs. Victoria Harrald Crouse, age 79, of 164 Glade Creek Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Saturday, May 29, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She was the widow of Jesse Ray Crouse. She is survived by six daughters, Ina Grace Royal, Pauline Williams and Mary Alice Brown, all of Glade Valley, N.C., Sandra Kay Tomlin of Wilkesboro, N.C., Annette Brown of Pilot Mtn., N.C., and Martha Victoria Crouse of Sparta, N.C.; seven sons, John Ray Crouse, Donald Crouse and Ronald Bruce Crouse, all of Glade Valley, N.C., Dennis Gene Crouse and Jesse Kevin Crouse, both of Ennice, N.C., Issac Lynn Crouse of Sparta, N.C., and Avery Patterson Crouse of Damascus, Va.; 41 grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren, two great-great-grandchildren, and two step-great-grandchildren; two step-sisters, Mary Jane Smith of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Annie Brewer of Indiana; four sisters-in-law; Fran River, Hazel Wooten and Mary Ring, all of Glade Valley, N.C., and Faye Eller of Aberdeen, Md. Funeral services will be conducted Tueaday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home with burial in the Woodruff Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, and at other times at the home at 164 Glade Creek Rd., Sparta, N.C. In Lieu of flowes, the family request that memorial contributions be made to the Woodruff Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery Fund, c/o Roger Williams, 236 Shawtown Rd., Glade Valley, N.C., 28627. | |
| Huber | A. Anderson | 7 Feb 1930 | 18 Jul 2000 | A. Anderson Huber of Ennice, NC passed away on Tuesday, July 18 in his home. He was surrounded by his immediate family. Mr. Huber was born February 7, 1930 in New York City to Walter Huber and Margaret Goss Huber. Mr. Huber graduated from Cornell University in 1954 with a degree in Agriculture after serving in the 82nd Airborne Division during the Korean Conflict. Prior to moving to Alleghany County in 1993, Mr. Huber was a banker while living in Atlanta. Andy was instrumental in the formation of Christ Church Episcopal and was involved in farming and local civic activities. He is survived by his wife, Frances Robinson Huber of the home; his daughter, Elizabeth Rhett Huber of Atlanta, Ga.; his son, A. Anderson Huber, Jr. of Darien, CT., along with his wife Pamela Polley Huber, sons, A. Anderson Huber, III and Wesley Baxter Huber, and daughter, Kathleen Frances Huber; his son, Edward Merritt Huber of Atlanta, Ga., along with his wife Jan Jenkins Huber and sons, John Merritt Huber and Edward Blake Huber; his daughter, Phred Huber of San Francisco, Ca; his son, Timothy Norman Huber of Atlanta, Ga. and his son, James Robinson Huber of Atlanta, Ga. The family will be receiving friends Thursday evening from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM at their home at 1387 Big Oak Road, Ennice, NC. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, July 21 at the Sparta United Methodist Church with the Reverend Stanely McGraw officiating. A private distribution of ashes will follow at the family’s home. The family has requested that in lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Christ Church (Episcopal) Building Fund at PO Box 1866, Sparta, NC 28675 or The Glade Creek Volunteer Fire Department at PO Box 39, Ennice, NC 28623. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home is assisting the Huber family. |
| Evans | Eliza Marietta Felts | 26 Oct 2000 | Mrs. Eliza Marietta Felts Evans, age 86, of Pine Ridge Apartments 1G, Sparta, NC, died Thursday, October 26, in the Blue Ridge Nursing Home in Galax, Va. She was the widow of Woodrow Wilson Evans. She is survived by two daughters: Mrs. Mary Rutherford of Ennice, NC and Mrs. Doris South Jordan of Utah; two sisters: Annie Ruth Flippins of Fancy Gap, Va. and Sarah Elza Speas of Cana, Va.; two brothers: Herman Felts of Austinville, Va. and Earl Felts of Hillsville, Va.; 11 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday at 2:00 PM at the Crab Creek Primitive Baptist Church with Burial to follow in the Saddle Mtn. Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church Friday afternoon where the family will receive friends Friday evening from 7-9 PM. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta is in charge of the Funeral Arrangements. | |
| Church | Blanche Cheek | 20 Dec 1915 | 2 May 2000 | Blanche Cheek Church, 84, was remembered at funeral services held May 4 at Emmanuel Baptist Church. Rev. James Sechrest, Rev. Jeff Severt, Rev. Joe Riley Blevins and Rev. Vernon Eller officiated. Burial followed in the Gap Creek Community Cemetery. Mrs. Church was born in Ashe County to Hege Cheek and Anna Shirley Cheek. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William Roe Church; one daughter, Genna Church Wilcox; and two grandsons. She is survived by five sons, William (Bill) Church, Trinity, Kendrick Church and Carris Church, Thomasville, Wendell Church, Statesville, and Royce Church, Fleetwood; four daughters, Mrs. Carl (Margie) Warrell, Thomasville, Mrs. Franklin (Myrtle) Herring, Winston-Salem, Janice Church of the home, and Mrs. James (Joyce) Sechrest, Fleetwood; 21 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Carl Cheek and Conley Cheek, both of Fleetwood; two sisters, Beulah Phillips, Jefferson, and Sylvia Triplett, Granite Falls; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to Gideons International, PO Box 993, West Jefferson, NC 28694 or the Gap Creek Cemetery Fund. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Bledsoe | Kenneth Mark | 25 Jan 1964 | 13 Feb 2000 | Kenneth Mark Bledsoe, 36, was remembered at funeral services held Feb. 17 at Boone Family Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Bill Day and Rev. Ken Furches officiated. Burial followed in the Jones-Greer Cemetery. Mr. Bledsoe was born in Ashe County to Darrell Click Bledsoe and Joyce Elizabeth Rash Bledsoe. He worked as a boot assembly for Timberland Boot Company. He is survived by two sons, Daniel Brian Bledsoe and Davey Alan Bledsoe, both of West Jefferson; his parents, Darrell and Joyce Bledsoe, Lansing; three brothers, Robin Eugene Bledsoe, Lansing, Jackie Thomas Bledsoe, Todd, and Darrell Bledsoe Jr., West Jefferson; a sister, Terry Lynn Bledsoe, West Jefferson; and several nieces and nephews. Memorials may be made to the family, c/o Terry Lynn Bledsoe, PO Box 1823, West Jefferson, NC 28694. Boone Family Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Church | Margaret Elizabeth | 29 Aug 2000 | Margaret Elizabeth Church, 85, formerly of Ashe County, was remembered at funeral services held Sept. 1 at Badger Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Tommy Mathis and Minister Danny Miller officiated. Burial followed in the Claude Mash Cemetery in Glendale Springs. Mrs. Church is survived by one sister, Mary Estell Miller, North Wilkesboro; and several nieces and nephews. Badger Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Caldwell | Eleanor Marie | 11 Apr 1917 | 20 May 2000 | Eleanor Marie Caldwell, 83, died at Sunbridge Care and Rehabilitation Center of Elkton, Md. She was remembered at funeral services held on May 24 at 11 a.m. Rev. Ron Smith was the officiating clergy. Burial followed in the Angel Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Caldwell was born in Ashe County to the late Charlie and Arimittie Poe Huffman. She was raised in Ashe County and moved to Havre de Grace, Md. in 1942 and married the late Clarence Hitchcock Sr. She later married the late Millard Caldwell. She is survived by her companion of 20 years, James Stanley of Perryville, Md.; four daughters, Shelby Jean Graham, Rising Sun, Md., Mary Nell Viers, Laurel Springs, Shirley Workman and Bonnie Lee Stamper, both of Havre de Grace, Md.; one son, Clarence Hitchcock, Churchville, Md.; one brother, Glenn Huffman, Crumpler; 21 grandchildren, 37 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild. Mitchell-Smith Funeral Home in Havre de Grace, Md. was in charge of the arrangements. |
| Vannoy | Nathaniel | 1 Aug 1835 | Nathaniel Vannoy, August 1, 1835, The Greenville Mountaineer Died. In this place on the 26th ult., after a short illness produced by the measles, Mr. Nathaniel Vannoy, in the 87th year of his age. The deceased was a man venerable for his years and exemplary life. He was a native of North Carolina and the first person born in the western part of that State. He served with Daniel Boon [sic] in several of his early expeditions into the wild West. He also was a soldier of the Revolution. For the last fifty years of his life he had been a member of the Baptist Church. There are few men who have lived to so great an age, and there are none who can look back on their past lives, and see less to regret. He had spent his days in perfect peace with the world, and had never, since his youth, either given or received a blow in anger from any human being. With a happy consciousness of having spent his time well in this life, he cheerfully resigned to meet his God in another. To him, death was stripped of all its terrors. He viewed his approaching dissolution with as much calmness as an ordinary man would his transfer from one home to another. He left upwards of two hundred descendants to lament his loss, and emulate his exemplary conduct as a man, a friend, and a Christian. Submitted by Larry Cockerham This extract of the obituary of Nathaniel Vannoy was supplied to me in 2002 by cousin William Burns of Houston, Texas. LDC | |
| Gullion | Ruth Hill | 1 Sep 1999 | Ruth Hill Gullion, age 87, a resident of Francis Marion Manor Nursing Home in Marion, died Thursday, April 1, 1999 in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was the widow of Paul Hill and Ott Gullion. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Frankie and Bob Phipps of Independence; a son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth and Judy Hill of Coeburn; a special niece and spouse, Gerri and Stan White of Hurt; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services were conducted Saturday, April 3, at 2 p.m. in Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel in Independence with the Rev. Paul Boyer officiating. Interment followed in Independence Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Independence Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 607, Independence, VA 24348; Friendship Baptist Church of Coeburn, P.O. Box 1895, Coeburn, VA 24230; First Baptist Church of Independence, P.O. Box 307, Independence, VA 24348; or Brush Creek Baptist Church, P.O. Box 526, Independence, VA 24348. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home of Independence was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Kien | Ronald Frederick | 11 Sep 1997 | Ronald Frederick Kien, age 61, died Thursday, Sept. 11, 1997 in the Ridgefield Retirement Home. Mr. Kien had been living in the Upper East Tennessee area prior to relocating to Seven Mile Ford. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force having served during the Korean War. He is survived by several distant relatives and many loving friends. Funeral services will be held Monday, Sept. 15, at 11 a.m. in Mountain Home Veterans Cemetery Chapel with interment in the Veterans Cemetery with full military honors. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wagoner | Alice | 9 May 1868 | 13 Mar 1898 | Alice Wagoner was born May 9, 1868, was married to Joshua Wagoner, April 28, 1888. She was the daughter of Angeline Lovitt. She was converted to the Christian faith in 1893 and was baptized into the fellowship of the church at Lovitt’s Chapel, Oct. 28, 1896, she deceased this life March 13, 1898. She lived a consistent member of the church, ever honoring her profession. She talked of heaven and her happiness in her last hours, telling her friends of the beautiful things that she saw telling those around her that she had given her six children to the Lord. Our loss is her gain. She is gone to sing the Saviour’s redeeming love forevermore. A. J. Wagoner, Chairman |
| Davis | Beulah J. | 9 Jun 1831 | 15 Nov 1899 | Sister Beulah J. Davis was born June the 9, 1831, and departed this life November 15, 1899, age 68 years 5 months and 6 days. She professed a hope in Christ at an early age and joined the church and lived in obedience to our Lord’s command and she lived in obedience to our Lord’s command, and she lived to the honor and glory on God until the Lord called her home to heaven to receive her reward. By the help of God I will meet mother in the sweet by and by. Written by mother’s son M. R. Davis |
| Roberts | Polly | 17 Nov 1896 | Polly Roberts joined the Baptist Chruch at Lovitt’s Chapel July 18th, 1896, was baptized by Elder David Roten, deceased this life November 17, 1896. During her short stay here on eath she honored her profession and died in the full triumph of the faith once delivered to the saints. She leaves a husband and three small children to week and mourn the loss of wife and mother. She is gone to that bright world to join the singing of the angels where all is peace, love and joy. A. J. Wagoner, Chairman | |
| Dickens | Martha | 7 Feb 1855 | 20 Feb 1898 | Martha Dickens was born Feb. 7th, 1855, was married to James Doby. Unto them was born 6 children. She professed a hope in Christ some years ago and joined the church at Roaring Gap. She was a good orderly walking member until death. She died Feb. 20, 1898, age 33 years. Her seat is vacant in the home and in the church, but filled in Heaven. The children miss mother’s sweet words. Dearest sister thou has left us here, thy loss we deeply feel, but tis God that bereft us, he can all our sorrows heal. Elder M. E. Pool, Chairman. |
| Carr | Elder Thomas | 17 May 1804 | 21 Jun 1876 | He was born in the County of Grayson, State of Virginia, on the seventeenth day of May, 1804, of poor, yet very honest and pious parents, Thomas and Elizabeth Carr. He was a very ordinary boy, but fortunately for him, he got a tolerable education. When grown, he paid his respects to a lady of respectable family by the name of Porter, and married her. He and his wife raised several sons and one daughter. The most of them, if not all, are members of the Primitive Baptist Church, and very orderly members. Brother Carr joined the Methodists in the first place, as we have heard from his own mouth. Becoming dissatisfied in that condition, he joined the Primitive Baptists at old Fox Creek Church, Grayson County, VA, November 3, 1837. Was licensed to speak in public, or preach, August 3, 1838. Was dismissed by letter from that church on the 3rd Saturday in February, 1839. He was a poor man and taught school a portion of his time, moving from one neighborhood to another. We have not time to look after the particulars and time of ordination, etc., consequently we will give the rest of this sketch from personal knowledge. He became a member of the Cross Roads Church in Grayson County, VA, many years ago, and was pastor of the same up until the time of his death. He was also pastor of Rock Creek and Zion churches, and was very prompt in attending all his appointments and church meetings; and in his own and corresponding associations; was nearly always appointed to preach. He was generally a little slow in starting, but people who were best acquainted with him loved to hear him best, and always waited patiently, expecting to hear the truth as it is in Jesus. His orderly walk and godly conversation was an orniment to society and to the denomination to which he belonged. He well adorned the profession he had made at old Fox Creek Church nearly thirty-nine years ago. We have often heard him say in preaching that he would not be anything but a Predestinarian Baptist. During the last ten years of his life, he seemed to improve in preaching and explaining the mysteries of the Scriptures to the edification of the saints. He generally stood still while preaching, or nearly so, using but a few jestures at any time, only turning a little to address those around him. After starting fairly and in full train of thought in the great plan of redemption, he would most invariably shut up his left hand and hold it behind him, across the small of his back, and begin with his right, as though he was pointing the whole Adamic line to the great Author of the Saints’ faith. Standing in that posture, he would draw up the pictures so plain, and the promises and invitations to the saints’ hungary, thirsty souls so clear that I have often heard saints rejoice and sinners cry out, “What must I do to be saved?” or, “Lord have mercy.” He would generally move on in the great train of grace, showing in the pictures that grace was older than sin–even given in Christ before the world began–very often (he preached) two hours, and but very few ever seemed to be weary. I have heard him say that he had often rode through rain, hail, and snow until his clothes were frozen on him. Notwithstanding he was a poor man, money could not hire him to preach, nor could money hire him to quit preaching; for the cause of Christ was so near and dear to him that he counted all natural things but dross, that he might obtain that inheritance that is incorruptable and undefiled and that faideth not away, reserved in heaven for you who are kept by the power of God unto salvation, ready to be revealed at the last time. Some month before his death, Brother Carr was taken with dropsy and lingered for some time under some medical treatment, until it was believed by him and others that he was mending. Notwithstanding, the disease was working on those vital organs, and the time of his departure was at hand. Many of his brethren and sisters visited him during his sickness and administered to his necessities. I, on one occasion, visited him. He and his wife told me that the neighbors and bretheren and sisters had been very kind to them during his sickness; that they had plenty of the necessities of life. I talked with them freely, being well acquainted. Brother Carr’s mind seemed to be sound, his ideas clear, his faith and hope strong, and his confidence unshaken in that God does all things well. He expressed a desire to visit the churches again and see how the brethern and sisters were getting along. Notwithstanding his wife’s desires, with the bretheren, sisters, and ministers, for him to recover, the time of his departure had come, and on the 21st day of June 1876 at the age of 72 years, one month and four days, he laid his armor by at the bidding of his Master, and passed from the shores of time, without a murmur or struggle. He leaves a wife and several children, churches and ministers to mourn. But, brothers and sisters, we do not mourn as those who have no hope. Bretheren and sisters, see that Sister Carr is not wanting. May Israel’s God take care of us, and send us to take up Brother Carr’s mantle. (“Minutes of the Seventy Eighth Annual Session of the Mountain District Primitive Baptist Association Convened with the Little River Church Allegany Co. N. Carolina on the 22nd and 23rd days of Sept 1876, proceedings). |
| Fields | David Daniel | 16 Jul 1941 | 25 May 2001 | David Daniel Fields, 59, of Galax, died Friday, May 25, 2001, at Twin County Regional Hospital.He was born July 16, 1941, in Galax to Chancy Byron Fields and Eva Hodges Fields.Survivors include his wife, Sheila Fields of Galax; a son, Marty Allen Fields of Galax; a stepson, Michael Shane Alderman of Galax; a stepdaughter, Reanna Nicole Alderman of Galax; a sister and brother-in-law, Mary and Jack Bartlett of Salem; three brothers and sisters-in-law, J.C. and Shirley Fields of Mount Airy, N.C., Thomas and Carolyn Fields of Columbia, S.C., and Samuel and Rosa Mae Fields of Hillsville; and a brother-in-law, Jim Brewer of Winston-Salem, N.C.A funeral was held Monday at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home with burial in the Crab Creek Cemetery. The Rev. Ted Bartlett and Elder Ronnie Bowman officiated. |
| Galyean | Lithia | 21 Feb 1879 | 28 Oct 1899 | Lithia Galyean was born February 21, 1879. Died October 28, 1899. Age 20 years 8 months and 7 days. Was married to L. C. Otey April 4, 1899. Being permitted to live together just 6 months and 24 days. She was a good pious christian wife. We spent our few days in much love. About four weeks before her departure she left the following testimony. I have been praying this evening and I thought I saw Jesus and said he had come after me and I had to go. I may live two or three days yet, but I don’t have any idea that I will see day break any moore. If I could just see Robert and Lona I could go happy. I want to talk to them some before I go. I am going home. Clark don’t grieve after me, but hold out faithful and we will meet again where parting will be no more. By Husband |
| Simcock | M. C. | 26 Aug 1826 | 28 Sep 1895 | Brother M. C. Simcox was born Aug. 26th 1826. The death angel called him home Sep. 28th, 1895, Making his stay on earth 69 years 1 month and 2 days. He was married to Charlotte Pool February 10th, 1853. There were born unto them, 5 children, 3 living, 2 dead. After her death he married Polly Cockerham Aug. 20th 1871. They were born unto them 2 children, 1 living, 1 dead. After her death he married Polly J. Moore February 22nd, 1885. He was an industrious and kind hearted man, and a member of the Baptist church at the time of his death. He leaves a wife and 4 children to mourn their loss. His wife is a member of the Methodist church. His children are all members of the Baptist church. Weep not wife, weep not children, but try to live in honor of your profession and have the promise of meeting husband and father where parting is known no more. Elder M. E. Pool |
| Wyatt | Calvin | 3 Aug 1831 | 3 Nov 1897 | Calvin Wyatt was born August the 3d 1831, and deceased this life November 3d, 1897. His stay here on earth was sixty-six years. He was married to Jane Absher, September the 6th, 1849. There were born to them three children two of whom are living. His wife deceased and left him. He was then married to Pheby Stamper, December the 7th 1857. There were born to them five children, making him the father of eight children some of whom were living at the time of his death. He joined the church at Cranberry in 1870 and was baptized by Elder Joshua Long and lived a consistent member there until Pleasant Grove church was organized. He then joined Pleasant Grove church and lived a consistent member until his death. He left evidence that his troubles were done, and that he has gone to wear that crown that is prepared for all the blood-washed throng. Farewell husband, farewell papa. We hope to soon all meet again. He has gone where there is no shedding of tears but where there is joy forever. Elder A. J. Wagoner, Chairman |
| McCarter | Martin Van Buren | 9 Dec 1837 | 9 Jul 1893 | Martin Van Buren McCarter, son of Philander and Theresa McCarter, was born Dec. 9, 1837, and departed this life July 9, 1893, age, 55 years, 7 months. He was married to Amanda V. Cornett, daughter of Francis and Catherine Cornett, Dec. 27, 1864. To them were given twelve children, eight of whom have preceded their father to the spirit land, and four still survive to mourn their loss. Bro. McCarter was a good neighbor and a good citizen. He will not only be missed by his family, but by the whole community in which he lived. He always provided well for his family. In the year 1861 he started out from home as a volunteer, in company F., in the defense of his country; and it is said by his fellow soldiers that he fought with distinction until he received a severe wound at Chancellorsville on the 3rd of May 1863. At this time he returned home as he was unable to serve longer as a soldier. At the close of the war he entered upon the duties of business life and by good management and the favor of Providence he succeeded in accumalating [sic] a reasonable portion of this world’s goods. He always would give freely for the support of the church. The greatest grief to the sorrowing is that he did not express more fully his readiness to die. He professed religion at old Lebanon church when he was a boy but was not received into the church until a few years ago. At times he was indifferent toward this profession but he retained, till death, many traits which characterize a Christian’s life. When he came down to the Jordan he said but little about death, but when asked by his companion, “if it is the Lord’s will to take you away do you feel that you can meet your Saviour (sic) in peace?” he answered: “Yes, I believe I can.” His humbleness during his brief illness and his submissiveness to the Lord’s will and the smile of satisfaction and peace that rested on his clay cold face all were proof that he is peacefully resting in the home of the good. While his relatives and friends are mourning their loss, we have a great hope that Bro. McCarter is with that part of the family that has crossed the Jordan and are resting under the shade of the trees. May God bless and save that part of the family that is left behind. |
| Wymer | William S. | 17 May 1997 | William S. Wymer, age 76. of Norwich, N.Y., died Saturday, May 17, 1997 in the New York State Veterans Home of Oxford. Mr. Wymer was born May 19, 1920 in Marion where he attended the local schools. Following his schooling, he joined the U.S. Navy serving aboard LSD Craft in the Mediterranean Theatre of Operations during World War II and participating in several major battles of the War. He was a self-employed carpenter and was a member of St. Bartholomew’s Roman Catholic Church of Norwich. He was preceded in death by a brother, Burleigh Wymer, and two sisters, Laura Osborne and Ann Walton. He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Rita Hetherington Wymer of Norwich; one daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Robert Henry of Middletown, Ohio; two grandchildren, Greg Henry and Alicia Henry, both of Middletown, Ohio; one great-granddaughter, Kelli Henry of Middletown, Ohio; one brother and sister-in-law, Charles and Edith Wymer of Marion; three sisters and one brother-in-law, Virginia Totten of Atkins, Lucy and Gene Chambers of Guntersville, Ala., and Sue West of Greensboro, N.C.; his wife’s sister, Eloise Hetherington of Norwich, N.Y.; his wife’s brother, Robert Hetherington of Hamilton, Ohio. Funeral services were held Tuesday, May 20, with a prayer service at 9:30 a.m. in the Fahy Funeral Home of Norwich followed at 10 a.m. by a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Bartholomew’s Roman Catholic Church of Norwich celebrated by the Rev. John R. Cramer, Pastor. Burial followed in the St. Paul’s Cemetery of Norwich with full military rites. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to the Norwich Emergency Squad, 31 East Main, Norwich, N.Y., or to the American Heart Association, 26 South Washington St., Binghamton, N.Y. 13903. R.J. Fahy Funeral Home in Norwich, N.Y., was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | |
| Hawes | James William | 23 Feb 1929 | Dr. James William Hawes, 72, BFA, MA, Ph.D., of Radford, died Thursday, May 17. He was born Feb. 23, 1929, in Minneapolis, Minn., to Helen Blakely Hawes and Percival Holterman Hawes. Survivors include his wife, Lilli Henriksen Hawes of Radford; a daughter and son-in- law, Leslie Elizabeth Hawes Parnell and husband, Kenneth David Parnell, all of Austinville; two grandsons; a sister-in-law, Virginia O. Hawes of Carmel Valley, Calif.; and many loving cousins and friends. The family request that those who so desire contribute to the charity of their choice. A memorial service was held Tuesday, in Porterfield Theatre at Radford University with the Rev. Curt McKee officiating. DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford, was in charge of arrangements. | |
| Wyrick | Roxie Hudson | 13 Mar 1894 | Roxie Hudson Wyrick was born March 13, 1894-Making her stay on earth 65 years, 7 months and 19 days. She was the daughter of Gordon and Jane Hudson-both preceded her in death. She was married to James Wyrick, Feb.__.1915. To this union was born four children: Mrs. Mable Bare, Jefferson, N. C.; Mrs. Velan Bare of Columbus, Ohio; Mr. Arnold Wyrick of Winston-Salem, N. C.; one son Sammy Joe who preceded her in death at the age of two. Also surviving are four brothers, and two sisters: John and Bill Hudson of Columbus, Ohio; Fred Hudson of Penn. and Joe of Florida; Mrs. Wiley Johnson of Millers Creek, N. C.: Mrs. Heury Douglass of North Wilkesboro, N. C., also twelve grand children. She was a member of the Senter Primitive Baptist Church, which she joined at an early age. Our loss is her eternal gain. | |
| Eller | James | 25 Jun 1828 | James Eller, widely known citizen of Ashe County, passed away at 4:30 o’clock Friday morning at his home in Bina. He was 98 years of age and death is said to have been due to the general decline of old age. A.H. Eller, of this city attended the funeral Saturday. Mr. Eller was a native of Wilkes County,born on June 25,1828. He was married to Mary Ann CARLTON on Oct. 27,1859. Mrs. Eller died in August 1924, just a short time before the couple would have celebrated their 75th anniversary of their wedding. Mr. and Mrs. Eller made their home at New Hope, Wilkes County until Oct.1865, when they moved to Bina, Ashe County. Mr. Eller was active in church and civic affairs for a generation. Frequently a delegate to the Baptist state convention, a pioneer in establishing Baptist churches in his section, for years vice president of the Ashe County association, perhaps no layman in the county’s history, had done so much for the cause of the church. In civic matters, he was always the same and progressive citizen, never receiving personal honors, refusing all offices except that of county commissioner, but always an advocate os wise and wholesome measures, a staunch supporter of education and taking an active interest in public affairs until old age prevented and never losing touch with matters of general information until a few days before his death. Two sons, John Carlton Eller and Plato Eller, died young in manhood, just after having won signal honors at the University of North Carolina. Another son, A.S. Eller for years clerk of the superior court of Ashe County, died several years ago. Three sons and a daughter, A.H. Eller of this city, H.A. Eller and E.C. Eller, of Bina, and Mrs. D.S. Hubbell, of Brookneal, Virginia, and many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-great granchildren, and a host of other relatives and friends throughout this and other states survive him. (Sorry no date) | |
| Bare | George | 29 Jul 1872 | George Bare was born July 29, 1872. His stay here on earth was 82 years and 11 months. He was married to Rebecca Miller in 1893 and to this union was born seven children. Two proceeded him in death, Georgia Mae and Darius Bare. Other children are Bryant, Worth, Tam, and Robert Bare and Mrs. Carl Ball, nineteen grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. His faith was the Primitive Baptist and he talked many times of joining the church. He leaves a best of relatives and friends to morn his passing. We feel our loss is his eternal gain. | |
| Coomes | Sullivan Walter | 9 Mar 1897 | Funeral services were conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday, March 23, at the Dawalt Chapel for Sullivan Walter Coomes, age 77, a resident of 607 North High Street, Salem, (In.) Bro. William Gaddis officiated at the rites. Graveside rites were conducted at the Brookside Cemetery at Campbellsville, Kentucky, at 2 p.m. Saturday, where burial followed. Mr. Coomes was born March 9, 1897 in Virginia, the son of Anderson and Susan Coomes. He was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy and had been a resident of Salem, (In.) for the past twelve years. He was a retired employee of the Washington County (In.) Hospital and was also retired from his own furniture repair business. He died suddenly March 20 on the Salem public square. Survivors include his wife, Rosa Womack Coomes; a sister, Cleo Luken, Campbellsville, Kentucky; three grand children, nine great grandchildren step grandchildren and one step daughter. Mrs. Mary Henning, Hardinsburg, Kentucky. One son, one daughter, three sisters and one brother preceded him in death. | |
| Barham | Anna Mae Whittaker | Anna Mae Whittaker, Barham. Mrs. Anna Mae Barham, 77 of 836 Norfolk Ave., Bristol, Va. died in Bristol Memorial Hospital at 11:40 pm Monday after a long illness. She was a native of Washington Co., Va and made her home in Bristol all her life. She was a retired employee of the Imperial Reading Company and amember of Euclid Ave., Baptist Church. She was a member of the International Association of Machinists. Surviving are one daughter Mrs. Willie Kay Underwood of Bristol, one half brother, Issac J. Whittaker of Piney Flats, Tn. one sister, Mrs. Opal Rhymer of Bristol, one half sister, Mrs. Lawrence McCray of Knoxville, Tn. 2 grand children; and several neices and nephews, Blevins Funeral Home in charge of arrangements. From Newspaper clipping | ||
| Bedsaul | Robert Bruce | Robert Bruce Bedsaul, age 63, of Pine Ridge Apartments, Sparta, NC, died Thursday at his home. He is survived by one daughter: Deborah Kay Grimes of Fries, Va.; one step-daughter: Pamela Bourne of Ennice, NC; five grandsons: Eddie Bourne of Sparta, NC, Jesse Bourne of Ennice, NC, Domanick Grimes of Galax, Va., Jonathan Grimes and Aron Grimes both of Fries, Va.; three sisters: Barbara Alley, Dorothy Robinson and Faye Bailey all of Galax, Va.; five bothers: Lewis Bedsaul and John Bedsaul both of Galax, Va., Wade Bedsaul of Dixon, Missouri, Joseph (Tinker) Bedsaul of Kansas City, Missouri and Dewey Bedsaul of Missouri; and several nieces and nephews. A Graveside Service will be conucted Monday at 2:00 PM at the Martha Wilson Cemetery in Galax, Va. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home; however, friends may call at the home of David and Pamela Bourne, 86 Oak Dale Road, Ennice, NC at any time. | ||
| Black | Frank | Frank Black, 70, of 1604 McKinley Ave. died today at 7:A.M. his home after a long illness. He was a native of Wallace,Va. and had lived in Bristol for the past 5 years. He was a retired farmer and a member of Wallace Methodist Church. Survivors include his wife, Mrs.Laura Black, and several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. | ||
| Blevins | Robert V. “Bob” | Mr. Robert V. (Bob) Blevins, age 80, of 1137 Lazy Branch Rd., Ennice, N.C., died Saturday evening at his residence. He is survived by two daughters, Tommye Sue Wiles of Sparta, N.C., and Janet L. Nichols, of Raleigh, N.C.; two grandsons: Stephen Wiles of Boston, Mass. and Scott (Bo) Nichols of Raleigh, N.C.; two brothers and a sister-in-law, Alvis (Slick) Blevins of Piney Creek, N.C., and Sid and Doris Blevins of Yadkinville, N.C.; his step- mother, Grace Choate of Sparta, N.C.; two half sisters, Blanche Edwards and Carol Howard, both of Sparta, N.C.; and special friends and caregivers, Roger and Mary Segraves and their daughter, Martha of Ennice, N.C. Several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends also survive. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday morning, April 13, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Mt. Zion Cemetery at Piney Creek, N.C. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral services. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to Hospice of Alleghany or to Alleghany Memorial Hospital Foundation. The family will be at the home of Tommye Sue Wiles, 128 Mitchell Mtn. Rd., Sparta, N.C. | ||
| Brinegar | Charles Hobert | Mr. Charles Hobert Brinegar, age 73 of 146 Nile Rd., Sparta, N.C. died Thursday morning at his home. Mr. Brinegar retired from truck driving and moved to Alleghany County in 1989. He was a life time member of the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034. He served in the Army/Air Force from 1944 to 1951. He is survived by his wife: Lura Horton Brinegar of the home; one son: Charles Cullum Brinegar of Aberdeen; one adopted daughter: Cynthia Rogers, Coshan, Indiana; two adopted sons: John Robert Devonshire of Galax, Va., and Steven C. Devonshire, U.S. Navy, Nolfolk, Va.; six foster daughters: Karen McDowell and Robin Simpers, both of Rising Sun, Md., Tracy Tobitt, Altus, Oka., Tammy Radke, Bel Air, Md., Carolina Noonan, Ellicott City, Md., Margie Dunlap, North East, Md., one brother: Lee Roy Brinegar of Sparta; one sister: Mandy Bauguess of Sparta; one half-sister: Lorene Jarrell of Tylorsville, N.C.; seven half-brothers: Talmadge Billings of Street, Md., Don Billings, Port Deposit, Md., Hort Billings, Bel Air, Md. Paul Billings, Forrest Hill, Md., Steary Billings, Bel Air, Md., Woodrow Billings and Danny Billings, both of Street, Md.; 12 grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends at Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta from 1 until 3:00 p.m. Sunday. A military Graveside service will follow at the Whitehead -Joines Cemetery, by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW post # 7034. The family requests that memorial contributions be made to Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. Box 1287., Sparta, NC 28675. | ||
| Brown | Letha E. | Mrs. Letha E. Brown, age 84, of Rising Sun, Md., died Tuesday, Feb. 27, in the Union Hospital in Rising Sun, Md. She is survived by four daughters and sons-in-law: Elizabeth B. and Chris Johnson of Amelia, Va., Louise B. and Russell Hall of Seligman, Az., Irene B. and Gerry Hand of Glendale, Az. and Rita B. and Rick Davison of Rising Sun, Md.; two brothers: Eld. Ernest Brackins of Low Gap, NC and Ralph E. Brackins of Columbus, Ohio; one sister: Agnes L. Blevins of Oxford, Pa.; and 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted Monday at 2:00 p.m. at the Prathers Creek Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday at 1:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers will be appreciated or Memorial Contributions may be made to the Prathers Creek Cemetery Fund, C/O Debbie Williams, P.O. Box 72, Sparta, NC 28675. | ||
| Caldwell | Joseph W. Sr. | Mr. Joseph W. Caldwell, Sr., age 81, of 747 Garvey Road, Piney Creek, N.C., died Sunday evening, June 10th, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. He is survived by his wife: Nell Weaver Caldwell of the home; three sons: Michael Caldwell of Winston-Salem, N.C., Joseph Caldwell, Jr. of Sparta and George Caldwell of Piney Creek; two daughters: Carolyn Lovill of Winston-Salem, N.C. and Carmelita Dimeler of Upper Marlboro, Maryland; one sister: Nina Brown of Darlington, Md.; twelve grandchildren and 10 great- grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday, June 13th , at 11:00 AM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with burial to follow in the Mt. Zion Methodist Church Cemetery. Rev. Wayne Jones and Rev. Frank Dixon will officiate. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, June 12th, from 7-9 pm at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Flowers will be appreciated or Memorial Contributions may be made to the Alleghany Memorial Hospital Foundation Fund, P.O. Box 9, Sparta, NC 28675. | ||
| Canter | William Shenandoah | Bristol Child Killed As Old Stove Falls / William Shenandoah Canter I believe this is where Little William belongs. Will post him here until otherwise proven wrong. BRISTOL CHILD KILLED AS OLD STOVE FALLS. By Robert Morgan ( Bristol Newspaper / no date listed) The four year old son of a Bristol Tennessee couple was the victim of a tragic accident Monday morning, according to Bristol Tennessee Detective, Captain C. W. ” Pete” Booher. Booher said Monday that William Shenandoah Canter, son of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lee Canter of 16151/2 Pershing Avenue, was killed as he played on the oven door of an abandoned kitchen stove. Police were notified at 10:06 a.m. Monday by the attending physician that young Canter was dead on arrival at Bristol Memorial Hospital. Booher said the Doctor indicated the boy had died as a result of asphyxiation. Investigation of the boy’s death revealed that he was found pinned beneath a stove in the yard of a neighbor, Mr. and Mrs. Paul Crain, of 1611 1/2 Pershing. Preliminary statements taken from the parents of the child and the Crains said young Canter had been standing on the oven door of the stove prior to the accident. When he was found by Mrs. Canter and Mrs. Crain the boy was trapped with the oven door beneath him and the body of the stove resting on top of him. Booher said the parents notified the Bristol Life Saving Crew, but the child was dead before he reached the hospital. Statements also revealed that the stove had been sitting upright in the yard of the Crains for about 2 months, Booher said. He added that the stove was sitting in a precarious position and that the weight of the boy standing on the oven door apparently was enough to cause it to topple over on him. Indications were the boy had been left alone for only a short time before the accident, Booher said. Crain told officers that the stove, which was located near an alley, had been abandoned for about 2 months and that he had notified men working on the city garbage truck to take it away, but Booher said he could not verify the request. YOUNG CANTER is survived by his parents, Mr. & Mrs. Robert Lee Canter, two brothers, Robert Canter and Frankie Canter, both of the home, the paternal grandparents, Mr. & Mrs. W. H. Canter of Bristol. Maternal grandfather, Jordan N. Oliver of Bristol, and several aunts and uncles. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements which are incomplete. This news article has no dates on it, and I can only take an educated guess of where little William goes in the tree. Any help out there? | ||
| Cleary | Andrew Hugh | Andrew Hugh Cleary, age 88, of 111 Dove Rd., Sparta, N.C., The Whitehead Community, died Saturday morning at the VA Hospital in Johnson City, Tennessee. He is survived by his wife: Mae Caudill Cleary of the home. One Daughter: Carolyn Cleary of Sparta. Two Grandchildren: Christa Jannelle Presnell and Rebecca Lynn Todd. Two Great-Grandchildren: Ashley Janelle White and Joshua Austin Presnell. One Sister: Louisa Pruitt of Sparta. He was preceded in death by a son; Michael Randolph Cleary Funeral services will be conducted Monday, March 12, at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Military rites will be conducted by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034. Flowers are appreciated or Memorials may be made to the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034 c/o Eldon Edwards, 1983 Chestnut Grove Church Rd., Sparta, N.C. 28675 or The Liberty Baptist Church c/o Walton Joines, 2432 Pine Swamp Rd. Sparta, N.C. 28675. | ||
| Cole | Alberta Virginia | 13 Mar 1959 | The News and Observer , Raleigh, NC March 15, 1959 Roanoke Rapids, NC. Mrs. Alberta Virginia Cole, 84, widow of Andrew H. Cole, died at her home here Friday. She was born in Ashe County. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. from the Rosemary Methodist Church by the Rev. L. L. Parrish, assisted by the Rev. Carson Blanton. Burial will be in Cedarwood Cemetery. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. W. L. Tripp and Mrs. Lloyd Andrews of Roanoke Rapids, Mrs. Annie Greer of California, and Mrs. Leelia Johnson of Seaboard; one son, C. R. Weiss of Roanoke Rapids; one stepson, Junius Cole of Roanoke Rapids; two sisters, Mrs. N. P. Shumate of Martinsville, VA., and Mrs. Elie Halsey of Grassy Creek; two brothers, Bruce & Robert Smith of Grassy Creek; 11 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren. Posted on 3/3/2001 by Bette Nelson. | |
| Coomes | A. J. | Mr. A. J. Coomes, a well known citizen of the county, died at his home near Artista, (Ky.) monday afternoon, at 1:30, as a result of a stroke of paralysis from which he had never entirely recovered. He was 66 at the time of his death and had for years been a consistent member of the Baptist Church, and a highly respected citizen of the community in which he lived. He is survived by his widow and seven children: Mrs. Dona Hays, Mrs. Birdie Fender, J. T. Coomes, W. S. and Cleo Coomes all of this county. J. J. Coomes, Seattle, Washington, C. L. Coomes, Nebraska City, Nebr. Funeral services held from the home Wednesday, January 7 conducted by Rev. Crit Harmon, with interment in Brookside.(Note) Anderson Jasper Coomes was born in Grayson Co, Va. Submitted by Patience Northern | ||
| Cox | Grace Crouse | Mrs. Grace Crouse Cox, age 70, of 580 Cox Run, Sparta, died Wednesday, June 27th, at her home. She was the widow of Leff Forrest Cox. She is survived by her father and step-mother: Walter G. and Elsie Crouse of Glade Valley, NC; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Walter C. Jr. and Betty Ann Crouse, and Stanley Gene and Jeannie Crouse all of Glade Valley, NC; a sister-in-law: Kina Cox of Atglen, Pa.; and three nieces, one nephew, one great-niece and two great-nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11:00 AM at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial to follow in the Zion Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Everett Shaw will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6-8 pm at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. The family may be contacted at the home of Gene Crouse, 345 Brush Creek Rd., Glade Valley or Jr. Crouse, 373 Brush Creek Rd., Glade Valley at any time. | ||
| Cox | June R. | June R. Cox, age 70, of 51 Lucas St. Sparta, died Friday morning at her home. She is survived by three sisters, Georgia Cox of the home, Virgie Combs of Springfield, Ohio, and Opal Gentry of Plant City, Florida; one brother and sister-in-law, Clarence and Helen Cox of Galax, Va.; one God Child, Shannon Cox Tate of Galax, Va.; special care givers, Junior and Kay Cox; special friends, Carol Loggins and Judy Baldwin; and several nieces and mephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Pleasant Home Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1 until 2 p.m. Sunday at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Pleasant Home Cemetery fund, c/o Rex Todd, 1583 Pleasant Home Road, Sparta, NC, or to Hospice of Alleghany or to Cora’s Charities. | ||
| Critcher | James Claude | James Claude Critcher, age 84, of 1000 New Hope Church Rd., Laurel Springs, N.C., died Thursday morning at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. He is survived by his wife: Racine Taylor Critcher of the home; one daughter and son-in-law: Linda and Max Absher of Laurel Springs, N.C.; one grandson: Chip Absher of Mouth of Wilson, Va.; and one granddaughter: Sonya Absher of Winter Park, Florida. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Mt. Zion Cemetery near Piney Creek. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | ||
| Eades | Linda Ann | Linda Ann Eades, 31, Rt. 5 Bristol ,Tn. died Sunday afternoon. Surviving are her husband, Curly Wayne Eades, one daughter, Robin Eades of the home, three sons , Eric, Michael, and Jamie Eades, all of the home, her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Carl Wilson, Bristol ,Va., three sisters, Mrs.Earl Feathers, Bluefield, W.Va., Mrs. Johnny Leonard, Bristol, Tn. and Mrs. Sharon Wilson, Bristol, Va. Two brothers, Frederick Wilson, Camden, N.J., and Edward Wilson, Bristol, Tn., several nieces and nephews. Weaver Funeral Home in charge of the arrangements. | ||
| Evans | John Page | Mr. John Page Evans, age 82, of 1318 Fender Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Saturday evening, May 5th, at the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. He is survived by his wife: Loraine Boyer Evans of the home; one daughter and son-in-law: Margaret and Lonnie Dalton of Sparta; two sons and daughters-in-law: Bobby and Kathy Evans, and Alvin and Cindy Evans, all of Sparta; eight grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; a brother and sister-in-law: Paul and Blanche Evans of Sparta; and a sister and brother-in-law: Retha and Eugene Edwards of Stuart, Va. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Loretta Watson, and a brother, Ivan Evans. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon, May 8th, at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Zion Cemetery. Rev. Paul Boyer and Rev. Roger Boyer will officiate. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Monday evening, May 7th, at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. Masonic rites will be conducted by the Sparta Masonic Lodge # 423. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to the Oxford Orphanage, c/o Mike Haas, P.O. Box 1171, Sparta, N.C. 28675. | ||
| Fender | Naomi Strater | Mrs. Naomi Strater Fender age 76, of 10629 Hwy. 113, Piney Creek, N.C., died Thursday, October 18th, at the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center in Winston-Salem, N.C. She is survived by three sons: Joey Edwards of Piney Creek, Dennis Edwards of Blanche N.C., and Jimmy Edwards of Keeling, Va; and four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held Friday evening at the Grandview Memorial Chapel in Sparta. The family will be here from 7 to 9 p.m | ||
| Fortner | Betty Caudill | Mrs. Betty Caudill Fortner, age 85, of 119 Cahn Rd., Sparta, N.C., died Tuesday, May 25, at her home. She was the widow of Glen Fortner. She is survived by three daughters and a son- in-law, Margaret Orf of Bel Air, Md., Peggy and Jeff Bradley of Sparta, N.C., and Ruby Dawson of Sparta, N.C.; three sisters, Margie Sexton of Galax, Va., Violet Caudill of Churchville, Md., and Edna Anderson of Bel Air, Md.; twelve grandchildren; and sixteen great-grandchildren. Several nieces and nephews also survives. Funeral services will be conducted Friday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Zion Primitive Baptist Church with burial in the Church Cemetery. The body will be placed in the Church 30 minutes prior to the funeral service to lie-in-state. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, and at other times at the home at 119 Cahn Rd., Sparta, N.C. Flowers are appreciated or memorials may be made to Hospice of Alleghany, P.O. Box 1287, Sparta, N.C. 28675. | ||
| Guyer | Seth Edward | Seth Edward Guyer, age 23, of Blountville, Tenn., has died. He was a native of Marion and had made his home in Blountville, Tenn., for the past six years. He was employed by Furniture City, Kingsport. He was a 1994 graduate of Tennessee High School and a former student of Marion Senior High School. Survivors include his mother and stepfather, Linda Troxell Guyer and Dempsey Brown Odham Jr., Marion; his father and stepmother, Vaughn and Lynne Guyer, Blountville, Tenn.; one sister, Jennifer Guyer, Marion; one brother, Bryan Adam Odham, Marion; a stepsister, Elizabeth Ann Odham, Marion; maternal grandmother, Mattie Alice Greer Troxell, Chilhowie; paternal grandparents, Ed and Naomi Guyer, Blountville, Tenn.; step- grandfather, George T. Chambers, Destin, Fla.; several aunts, uncles and cousins including a special cousin, Tera Troxell Hogston. Funeral services were conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Charlie Taylor officiating. Graveside services were conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, Nov. 13, in the Grosses Creek Cemetery with the Rev. Lloyd Sheets officiating. Weaver Funeral Home in Bristol, Tenn., was in charge of arrangements. This is a courtesy announcement by Barnett”s Funeral Home. | ||
| Hall | John Lewis | John Lewis Hall, age 57, of Elk Creek, Virginia, passed away Wednesday at North Carolina Baptist Hospital, Winston-Salem, north Carolina. Surviving are his wife, Ruth B. Hall, of the home; one daughter and son-in-law, Becky and Kevin Hall of Comers Rock, VA; two sons and daughters-in-law, Michael and Debra Hall and Jimmy and Theresa Hall, all of Elk Creek, VA; Mother, Helen S. Hall of Elk Creek; three sisters and spouses, Genetta and Charles Cornett of Wytheville, VA, Rhonda and Jim Delby of Fries, VA, Teresa and Rickey Whalen of Speedwell, VA; four brothers and spouses, Jerry Hall of Elk Creek, Ralph and Pam Hall, Fred and Barbara Hall, all of Max Meadows, VA, Gary and Shirley Hall of Woodlawn VA; three grandchildren also survive. the body is at Reins Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence, Virginia. A graveside service will be conducted Saturday at 3:00 p.m. at Forest Cemetery, Elk Creek, Virginia. The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Friday night from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home, Independence. VA is in charge of arrangement. | ||
| Halsey | Carlos Wayne | Carlos Wayne Halsey, age 40, Hwy 93, Sparta, N.C. died Wednesday morning at his home. He is survived by his wife: Donna Belcher Halsey; Two daughters: Heather Lee Ontavaris of Sparta, and Carla Beth Halsey of Sparta; two step-daughters: Sara Jane Meadows of Virginia, and Tiffany Kaye Meadows of Virginia; a step-son: Joseph Dingus of Kentucky; three brothers: Lonnie Clay Halsey of Sparta, Ronnie Lee Halsey of Sparta, and Danny Wayne Halsey of Sparta; a sister: Betty Williams of Sparta; his parents: Carlile and Myrtle Moxley Halsey of Sparta; and his paternal grandmother: Ethel Halsey of Sparta. Funeral Services will be held Thursday, November 29 at 2:00 P.M. at Baker Ridge Mission Church. The Rev. Sam Loggins will officiate. Burial will be in the Piney Creek Methodist Church Cemetery. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home of Sparta was in charge of the arrangements. | ||
| Halsey | Leonard K. | Leonard K. Halsey, 78, of Piney Creek, died Saturday morning at his home. Funeral services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday at Piney Creek United Methodist Church. Dr. Fred LeMasters will officiate. He was born in Alleghany County to Eli Hamilton and Lillian Smith Halsey. He was a member of the Piney Creek United Methodist Church and Piney Creek Masonic Lodge. He was a graduate of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He was a Northwest North Carolina educator for 44 years and received the Educator of the Year Award of 1958. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Lenna H. Edwards of Elkin and Mrs. Sarah H. McMillan of Piney Creek; three grandchildren, one twin sister, Mrs. Lena H. Jenkins of Piney Creek, two brothers, Ray M. Halsey of Mouth- of-Wilson, VA and Greek Halsey of Scottville, NC. The body is at Church Funeral Service in Sparta where it will remain until 30 minutes prior to the funeral service when it will be moved to the church to lie in state. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday. In lieu of flowers the family requests that any memorials be made to Piney Creek United Methodist Church or Cemetery. | ||
| Hess | Mary Ann Magalen Elizabeth | Mary Ann Magalen Elizabeth Hess, age 77, died Sunday in the Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tenn. Mrs. Hess was a native of Buchanan County and had been living in Chilhowie for the past six months. She was preceded in death by her husband, Nathan Hess; one son, Russell Evans Hess and one daughter, Elizabeth Florence Combs. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ in Blackfoot and had worked as a homemaker most of her life. Survivors include five daughters, Rosie Mae Testerman, Marion, Shirley E. Lois Street, Chilhowie, Cousby Lear Yearout, Beckley, W.Va., Charlotte Eula Ellen Thomas, Marion and Fannie Arbutus Combs of Chilhowie; one son, Beacher Andrew Hess of Buchanan; four sisters, Ella Alderman, Beckley W.Va., Eula Stump, Honaker, Ida Street, Honaker and Madie Crouse, Beckley W.Va.; three brothers, Luther Barton, Honaker, Johnny Barton, Honaker and Evans Barton, Stevenson, W.Va.; 26 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and several half brothers and sisters also survive. Funeral services will be held today at 2 p.m. from the Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Mike Sage and the Rev. Dennis Eller officiating. Burial will follow in the Macedonia Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home of Marion is in charge of arrangements. | ||
| Hines | Michael Dale | Mr. Michael Dale Hines, age 43, of Chicago, Illinois, died Saturday, December 15th in Chicago. He was preceded in death by his Maternal Grandfather, Elmer Sparks, and his Paternal Grandfather, Willie Hines. He is survived by a son: Joshua Dale Hines of Concord, N.C. His father: Wiley Rex Hines of Winston-Salem, N.C. His mother: Bonnie Sue Sparks of Rural Hall, N.C. One Brother: Phillip StevensonSparks of Rural Hall, N.C. Three Sisters: Pamela Gail Breedlove of Chicago, Lynn Smith of Seven Valleys, Pa. Debbie Kipera of York, Pa. Maternal Grandmother: Golar Sparks of Sparta, and his Paternal Grandmother, Lela Hines of Sparta. Funeral Services will be conducted Saturday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the New Hope Missionary Baptist Church with burial in the Church Cemetery. The body will be placed in the Church 30 minutes prior to the funeral services to lie-in-state. There will be no visitation at the Funeral Home. The family sincerely request that in lieu of flowers, Memorials be made to Grandview Memorial Funeral Home, P.O. Box 10, Sparta, N.C. 28675, to help on the funeral expenses. | ||
| Hopkins | John Elson | Mr. John Elson Hopkins, age 80, of 4351 Mtn. View Road, Glade Valley, died Wednesday morning, June 6, in the Sunbridge of Alleghany in Sparta. He is survived by his wife: Velma Trawick Hopkins of the home; one daughter: Mary Katheryn Callaham of Washington, D.C.; one granddaughter: Melissa Blumenkranz of New Orleans, La.; and one sister: Elsie Bickley of Louisa, Va. Funeral services will be conducted Friday, June 8, at 2 PM at the Sparta First Baptist Church with burial to follow in the Sparta Cemetery. Rev. Lon Leatherland and Dr. Jim Pollard will officiate. Military Rites will be conducted at the Graveside by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034. There will be no visitation at the funeral home, however, the family will receive friends one hour prior to the services at the church. Flowers will be appreciated or Memorial Contributions may be made to the Shelter for the Courtyard at Sunbridge Rehabilitation Center in memory of John Hopkins. | ||
| Hudson | Charles Dean | Mr. Charles Dean Hudson, age 62, of 4569 Hwy. 18 North, Sparta, NC, died Friday evening, December 22, at his home. He is survived by his wife: Mabel Wingler Hudson of the home; one son: Chuck Hudson of the home; his mother: Tressie Blevins Hudson of Ennice, N.C.; three sisters and brothers-in-law: Lois and Clinton McGrady of Sparta, Shirley and Leon Hiatt of Mt. Airy, NC Carol and Robert UpChurch of Sparta; two brothers and sisters-in-law: Bill and Colene Hudson of Ennice, and Robert and Mary Alice Hudson of Sparta; his mother-in-law: Blanche Wingler of Scottville, N.C. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon December 26, at 2:00 p.m. at the Mt. Carmel Church of the Brethren at Scottville. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. The body will be placed in the Church 30 minutes prior to the funeral services to lie-in-state. Military Rites will be conducted by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW post # 7034. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | ||
| Johnson | Ruby Parks | Mrs. Ruby Parks Johnson, age 69, of 3812 Faw Creek Church Road, Jonesville, NC, formerly of Ennice, NC, died Thursday, July 26th, at her home. She was the widow of Lawrence Johnson. She is survived by one sister and brother-in-law: Lucille and Gene Jester of Jonesville, NC; one brother and sister-in-law: Talmadge and Joyce Parks of Sugar Grove, Va.; two nieces and two nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, July 28th, at 11:00 AM at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial to follow in the Glade Creek Union Baptist Church Cemetery. Rev. Charlie Bennett and Rev. Fred E. Jennings will officiate. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7-9 pm at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | ||
| Lockard | David Edward | 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. | ||
| Maxey | Ronald Lee | Ronald Lee Maxey, age 41, died at his home in Marion. He is survived by his father, Frank Lee Maxey; his mother, Ella Mae King; several aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services will be held today, Feb. 5, at 2 p.m. in Barnett”s Funeral Home with the Rev. Edward Shack officiating. The family will receive friends before the service from 1 to 2 at the funeral home. A private burial will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Pleasant Hill Cemetery Trust Fund in care of Trigg Atwell, Treasurer, Rt. 2, Rural Retreat, VA 24368. Barnett’s Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. | ||
| McBride | Harry “Butch” | Harry “Butch” McBride, age 51, died Saturday, June 28 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. A native of Pennsylvania, he had lived in the Abingdon area for many years. He was in the United States Air Forcefor four years, having served in Guam. He attended California State College in Pennsylvania, received his undergraduate degree from East Tennessee State University. and his Master’s degree from the University of North Carolina – Greensboro. He was employed as librarian at Marion Middle School. He was Scout Master of Boy Scout Troop 70, served on the District Boy Scout Committee, the Abingdon High School Band Boosters Equipment Crew and had been active in boys Little League for many years. He is survived by: his wife, Juanita Lynn McBride; one son, Shane Bryant McBride of the home; his mother, Adele D. McBride, Aliquippa, Penn.; one brother, John E. McBride Jr., Aliquippa, Penn. Visitation will be at Greensprings Presbyterian Church, on Watauga Road south of Abingdon, from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, July 4. Funeral services will follow at 8 p.m. at the church with the Rev. William J. Youmans officiating. Private interment services will be held Saturday, July 5, at Green Springs Presbyterian Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Shawn Miller, Joe Stanley, Bill Pugh, Anthony Troutman, Larry Bowling, Ray Jamison, John Remine and Kevin Bowling. Honorary pallbearers will be the R.C. Miller family, the faculty of Marion Middle School, Lewis Clay, Abingdon High School Band Boosters Equipment Crew, Troop 70 of the Boy Scouts of America, and the Boy Scouts District Committee. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to one of the following: Troop 70 B.S.A.; Green Springs Presbyterian Church, 24384 Watauga Road, Abingdon, VA 24211; or Abingdon High School Band Boosters, 705 Thompson Drive, Abingdon, VA 24210. Farris Funeral Service is serving the family of Mr. McBride. | ||
| McClanahan | William Edward | William Edward McClanahan, age 62, died at his home in Homestead, Penn. Mr. McClanahan was a native of Chilhowie and a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include one brother, Charles Andrew McClanahan, Marion; one niece, Regina Roberts, Marion. Graveside services will be conducted today, April 3, at 11 a.m. at the Chilhowie Cemetery with the Rev. Johnny Johnson officiating. Military graveside rites will be conducted by Francis Marion VFW Post #4667. The family will receive friends from 10 to 11 a.m. today at the Funeral Home. Williams Funeral Home in Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. | ||
| Miller | Jacob “Jake” | Mr. Jacob (Jake) Miller, age 82, of 403 Mtn. Valley Rd., Laurel Springs, NC, died Monday, May 24, in the Sunrise Health Care in Sparta, NC. He is survived by his wife: Dorothy Taylor Miller of the home; three sons and daughters-in-law: Stanley and Thelma Miller of West Jefferson, NC, Tony and Grace Miller, Jimmy and Amanda Miller all of Laurel Springs, NC; six grandchildren; two sisters: Dare Rinegar of Boone, NC and Elizabeth Marsh of Aberdeen, Md.; and two brothers: Fletcher Miller of Laurel Springs, NC, and Ford K. Miller of Statesville, NC. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday morning at 11:00 A.M. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel, with burial in the Cranberry Cemetery. Military rites will be conducted by the Bruce Wayne Osborne VFW Post # 7034. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | ||
| Minton | James Coy, Sr. | James Coy Minton Sr., age 73, died Wednesday, Dec. 18, in Holston Valley Medical Center, Kingsport, Tenn. He was a member of the Allison Gap First Church of God. Minton was a veteran of World War II, having served in the Navy and was a veteran of the liberation of the Philippine Islands. He was a charter member of the Hardy Roberts VFW Post 7328. “Coy Minton was a dedicated member and never missed a meeting unless ill. He worked tirelessly on our Wall of Honor project. He was always willing to perform any service or other program for the Post. I consider him to be one of my best friends and comrades. He will be sadly missed,” remarked Post Commander Hugh Helton. Minton was an active member of the Allison Gap Ruritan Club. Ruritan President R. Phil Collins said, “Coy was a good, dedicated member. He was always the first to volunteer for anything you asked.” “Coy did a lot of physical work around this town, picking up trash, that kind of thing. He loved the town, worked hard for it, and always had the best interest of Saltville at heart,” said Saltville Mayor Frank Lewis. Minton was a member of the Saltville Industrial Development Authority and was a former chairman of the IDA. He is survived by his wife, Lois Swartz Minton; three daughters, Colleen Ramsey of Tampa, Fla., Ann Blevins of Lebanon, and Vickie Link of Huntsville, Ala.; three sons, James C. “Sonny” Minton Jr. of Oakland, Calif., David Minton of Gastonia, N.C., and Ricky Minton of Saltville. Minton is also survived by a sister, Wanda Olinger, and a brother, Otis Minton, both of Saltville; 14 grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today, Dec. 21, at the Allison Gap First Church of God with the Rev. David Mumpower, the Rev. Jim Chapman, and Dr. Woodrow McIntyre officiating. Burial will follow in the Mount Rose Cemetery with military rites by the Hardy Roberts VFW Post 7328. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville is in charge of arrangements. | ||
| Murray | Noah Franklin | Noah Franklin Murray, Sr., age 49, of Staley Street in Marion, died Saturday in the Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion. Mr. Murray was a native of Smyth County. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Edith Murray. He was a decorated Vietnam veteran having served in the U.S. Army as a paratrooper in the 101 Airborne Division. He received two Purple Hearts, the Combat Infantry Badge and the Vietnam Service Medal. He served in the U.S. Army for over 13 years and achieved rank of Sergeant 1st Class. He was a member of the Francis Marion V.F.W. Post #4667, the Disabled American Veterans, the 82nd Airborne Association and the Purple Heart Association. Survivors include two sons, Noah Franklin Murray, Jr., Orlando Fla. and Steven Bradley Murray of Orlando, Fla.; one sister, Tereasa Olinger of Marion; one brother, Willard Murray, Jr., Marion; one grandchild, Reagan Ciera Murray; two step grandchildren, Garion Combs and Issac Johnson. He is also survived by a special friend and companion, Maggie Combs of Marion. Funeral services will be conducted today at 11 a.m. from the Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Interment will be in the Roselawn Cemetery with military honors being rendered by the Francis Marion V.F.W. Post #4667. Barnett’s Funeral Home of Marion is in charge of arrangements. | ||
| Nelson | Mary Josephine Sexton | Mary Josephine Sexton Nelson, age 66, of Sparta, N.C., died Friday morning at the Wake Forest University Medical Center in Winston-Salem. She was the widow of Bud Nelson. She is survived by one son and daughter-in- law: Donny and Dolly Nelson of Sparta, N.C.; two grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and two sisters: Dorothy Worrell and Aileen Rayburn both of Sparta, N.C. Several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted Monday morning at 11:00 a.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Shiloh Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | ||
| Norris | Helen Virginia | 15 Dec 1998 | Helen Virginia Norris, age 88, of Glade Spring, died Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1998 in Valley Health Care Center, Chilhowie. Mrs. Norris was a lifelong resident of Glade Spring and was the widow of Otho B. Norris. She was a member of the Grace Street Presbyterian Church in Glade Spring. Survivors include two sons, Ned Norris, Glade Spring, and Ed Norris, Roanoke; three daughters, Jackie Holmes, Warrenton, Dale Hubbard, Bristol, Tenn., and Ruby Thomas, Denver, Colo.; three brothers, Lawrence Thomas and Kenneth Thomas, both of Glade Spring, and C.G. Thomas, Saltville; two sisters, Dellavene Jackson and Joy Hurd, both of Glade Spring; several grandchildren including a special granddaughter, Dreama Mutter; several great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. today, Dec. 19, in Mount Rose Cemetery in Glade Spring with Dr. Darlene Litton officiating. The family will meet at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Grace Street Presbyterian Church in Glade Spring. Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon is in charge of the arrangements. | |
| Powers | William Allen | William Allen Powers, age 53, died at his home in Atkins. Mr. Powers was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Powers. He is survived by his mother, Beulah Davis Taylor; two sisters, Janet Haley and Becky Parks, both of Marion; four brothers, Jeff Powers of Sugar Grove, Edward Powers of South Carolina, Harley Haga of Kingsport, and Wayne Haga of Radford; several nieces and nephews including a special great-niece, Jessica Sexton and a special great-nephew, Nathan Quillen. Funeral services were held Monday, Feb. 7, at 2 p.m. in Barnett’s Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. David Neitch officiating. Burial followed in Thomas Cemetery. Barnett’s Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. | ||
| Reeves | Beulah Elizabeth | Beulah Elizabeth Douglas Reeves, age 91, of 351 Bridgebrook Lane, Smyrna, Georgia, and formely of Alleghany County, died Tuesday at the Kennestone Hospital in Marietta, Georgia. She was the widow of Robert Leff Reeves. She is survived by three daughters, Frances R. New of Smyrna, Georgia, Vivian R. Stucky of Falls Church, Va., and Leffene O’Kelley of Lawrenceville, Georgia; eight grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Bessie G. Douglas of Winston-Salem and Virginia D. Lundsten of Annapolis, Maryland. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Elk Creek Primitive Baptist Church with burial in the Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | ||
| Richardson | Edna | Edna Adams Richardson, age 79, of Quarryville, Penn. She was preceded in death by her father and mother, John Quincy and Lutisha Adams. She is survived by one sister, Dora Adams Musser of Radford; one brother, Elmer Adams of Fairfax; two nieces, Judy Musser Barbre of Marion, and Pauline Musser Kirk of Christiansburg; three nephews, Bill Musser of Marion, Otto Musser of Radford, and David Musser of Winston-Salem, N.C.; one great-nephew, Jimmy Testerman of Marion. Funeral services were held Monday, Sept 8, at 10:30 a.m. at Reynolds Funeral Home Chapel in Quarryville, Penn. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of your choice. This is a courtesy announcement by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. | ||
| Roberts | Zenna | Zenna Davis Roberts, age 80, of 166 Reid Street, Sparta, NC, died Thursday evening, in the Forsyth Memorial Hospital in Winston-Salem, NC. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law: Brenda and Joe Stoker of Glade Valley, NC; three grandchildren and spouses: Diane and Dale Warden of Greensboro, NC, Penny and John Garvey of Sparta, NC and Scott and Shane Stoker of Glade Valley, NC; three great-grandchildren: Zack and Micha Griffin and Karly Stoker; one sister: Cardovia Richardson of Greensboro, NC; and one brother: Alva Davis of Galax, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband: Boyd Dennis Roberts, and a brother: Lonnie Davis. Funeral Services will be conducted Sunday, at 2:00 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Sparta Cemetery. Dr. James Pollard will officiate. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 7-9 PM at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta, NC and at other times at the home of Joe and Brenda Stoker, 6359 US Highway 21 S, Sparta, NC. Flowers will be appreciated or memorial contributions may be made to the Alleghany Memorial Hospital Foundation, P.O. Box 9, Sparta, NC 28675. | ||
| Rosenbaum | Bernice “Bunny” | BERNICE FOWLER “BUNNY” ROSENBAUM, age 70, died Wednesday evening at her residence. She is survived by her husband, Greek R. Rosenbaum of Wytheville, Virginia; a son and daughter-in-law, Dean and Pee Wee Rosenbaum of Wytheville; a sister, Virginia “Sis” Kincer of Wytheville; a brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Betty Jo Fowler of Wytheville; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild also survive. Funeral services will be held Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Evergreen United Methodist Church, with interment to follow in the church cemetery. The remains will be placed in the church one hour before service time. The family will receive friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the Gilman Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Evergreen Methodist Church Cemetery Fund. Gilman Funeral Chapel is in charge of the arrangements. | ||
| Roten | W. Edward | W. Edward ROTEN, Oxford (PA), R2 died unexpectedly Tuesday at his home in Hopewell after an illness of one day. The husband of Lula Inscor ROTEN, he was sixty-eight. He was a carpenter and a member of the Wrightsdale Baptist Church. Born in Rich Hill, N.C., he was the son of the late James and Nancy JONES ROTEN. He is survived by his wife and eight children: Carrie, wife of William MITTEN, Wilmington, Del.; Edward Jr., Elkton, MD.; Charles, Nottingham (PA); William; Oscar; Edna, wife of Curtis McGLOTHLIN; Ralph , and Roy, all of Oxford. Also surviving are 28 grandchildren, five great grandchildren and these brothers and sisters: Lilie, wife of Willy ROLAND, and Lillard, both of Peach Bottom (PA); Lee, of Tralee, WVA; Pearl, wife of David JONES, Oxford; Mrs. Bessie SURBER, Conowingo, MD; Mrs. Ivy JONES, Rich Hill, N.C.; and Mrs. Effie CURLERS, of North Carolina. (Sorry, no exact date) | ||
| Smith | Kathleen S. | Kathleen S. Smith, age 80, of Roaring Gap, N.C., died Friday in the Alleghany Memorial Hospital in Sparta. She is survived by a daughter: Mary Lou Schoone of Conway, S.C.; and a special friend: Mattie Hutchins of Glade Valley. several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday afternoon at 2:00 p.m. at the Grandview Memorial Chapel with burial in the Antioch Methodist Church Cemetery at Roaring Gap. The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:30 p.m. Monday evening at the Grandview Memorial Funeral Home in Sparta. | ||
| Smith | William R. L. | William R. L. Smith West Jefferson – William R. L. (Bob) Smith, 87, of Grassy Creek died at 12:05 P.M. yesterday at Ashe County Memorial Hospital. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Lillie Halsey of Mouth of Wilson, VA., and Mrs. N. P. Shumate of Martinsville, VA., and a brother, Bruce Smith of Crumpler. The funeral will be conducted at 2 P.M. Wednesday at New River Baptist Church by the Rev. Roe Pasley and the Rev. Jesse Shumate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to the home at 2 P.M. today. It will be placed in the church an hour before the service. | ||
| Smith | William R. L. (Bob) | William R. L. (Bob) Smith, 87, of Grassy Creek died at 12:05 P.M. yesterday at Ashe County Memorial Hospital. Surviving are two sisters, Mrs. Lillie Halsey of Mouth of Wilson, VA., and Mrs. N. P. Shumate of Martinsville, VA., and a brother, Bruce Smith of Crumpler. The funeral will be conducted at 2 P.M. Wednesday at New River Baptist Church by the Rev. Roe Pasley and the Rev. Jesse Shumate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will be taken to the home at 2 P.M. today. It will be placed in the church an hour before the service. | ||
| Wood | Virginia Dare | Virginia Dare Wood of Forest Hill died May 13 at Fallston General Hospital. She was 88. Born in Piney Creek, NC, she was the daughter of Charles Clay Sr. and Margaret Loretta Garvey McMillan and the wife of the late Ottis Davis Wood. She was retired from Gleneagles in 1976 where she was a seamstress. She was a member of the Amalgamated Clothing Workers of America Local 721 and the Daughters of the American Revolution. Mrs. Wood is survived by two sons, Vaudrie, “Bud” O. Wood of Forest Hill and Raymond C. Wood Sr. of Fallston; two brothers, Gerald D. McMillan of Milford, Del., and Charles C. McMillan Jr. of Lampeter, PA; two sisters, Georgia M. Papas of West Chester, PA., and Margaret Kennedy of Elkton; five grandsons; four granddaughters and nine great-grandchildren. Services will be held Monday at 11 a.m. at McComas Funeral Home in Bel Air with the Rev. Harold L. Hubble officiating. Interment will be in Bel Air Memorial Gardens. Friends may call at the funeral home Sunday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Pallbearers will be James M. Wood, Joseph D. Wood, Richard M. Wood, Jeffrey P. Wood, Raymond C. Wood, Jr., Thomas Ryan and Stoney Gullion. | ||
| Wise | Ruth M. | Mrs. Ruth M. WISE, sixty, Peach Bottom R1, wife of John W. WISE, died at 5:45 p.m., Sunday in General Hospital. She suffered a broken hip from a fall at her home eight days ago and was hospitalized since that time. Born in Lansing, N.C. she was a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Casper C. BLEVINS. She was a member of the Lansing Baptist Church. Surviving, besides her husband, are four children, John L. and Ray, both Peach Bottom; Thomas A., Quarryville Rt 1; Pfc. Roy, with the U.S. Army, Ft. Polk, La.; and four grandchildren. Also surviving are these brothers and sisters, Vernie R., Peach Bottom; Mrs. Elar HASH, Keokee, Va.; Mack and Jean, both Lancaster; Lester and Mrs. Mildred WHITE, both Quarryville R1; and Ethel, Baltimore. (Sorry no date). | ||
| Church | John | 19 Jul 1816 | 17 Sep 1898 | Brother John Church was born July 19, 1816 and died September 17, 1898, aged 82 years 1 month and 28 days. He was married to Delphia Woodie February 1, 1837. To them were born eight children, four boys and four girls, six of whom are still living in the hope of meeting their dear father and two brothers who have gone to the glory land. Brother Church professed faith in Christ about fifty years ago and was baptised by Elder Joshua Long in to the fellowship of Meadow Fork church. He moved his membership to Cranberry and was soon ordained a deacon and served the chruch in that office until the year 1867, when he and his wife were given off with an arm to constitute Double Springs church. He lived a Christian member and served Double Springs church as deacon until his death. Brother Church died as he had lived in the triumph of a living faith in his blessed Redeemer and we have every reason to believe that when he came to the Jordan of Death that under him were the everlasting arms, and that Jeseu took him to His breast. Sleep on, then, dear brother, until Jesus comes and thy soul shall put on an immortal body. We would say to the weeping widow and children not to weep, for you shall soon see him again where sad partings come no more. The funeral services of Brother Church were conducted by Elder A. J. Wagoner and W. A. J. Fowlkes and then his remains were laid away in the graveyard on the old farm, where he had lived, there to await the coming of the Lord to awake his sleeping dust to everlasting life. W. A. J. Fowlkes |
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| Whittaker | Stanley Russell | 11 Oct 1924 | 27 Oct 1998 | Stanley Russell Whittaker – Rock Hill, S. C. – Mr. Stanley Russell Whittaker, 74, of 161 Briarwood Drive, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 27, 1998 at Presbyterian Hospital.
Funeral service will be held 2 p. m., Thursday, Oct. 29, at the Chapel of Bass Funeral Home with the Rev. Gene Fuller officiating burial will be in Grandview Memorial Park.
Born in Princeton, he was the son of the late William Howard and Bertha Frederick Whittaker. He was a member of Oakland Baptist Church, former supervisor in the Packing Department at Celanese, member of the Elks Club and former president of the coin club of Lancaster, Chester and York Counties. He received the Bronze Star in the name of the President of the United States, the Commanding General, 5th Marine Division, F.M.F., for heroic achievement in connection with operations against the enemy while serving with a Marine infantry battalion on Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, February 1945. On this date, when the battalion was attacking in a steady downpour of rain and receiving intense enemy artillery and mortar fire. Corporal Whittaker, as a telephone lineman and maintenance crewman, worked to maintain vital telephone communications. He laid wires over unfamiliar terrain subject to enemy fire, and all that night while exposed to enemy small arms fire he repaired and checked telephone lines. His utter disregard of personal danger, tireless energy and courage, were a constant source of inspiration to his comrades. His conduct at all times was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Out of a company of 250, he was one of 16 that survived.
Survivors include his wife, Jacqelyn Byrd Whittaker; two sons, William R. “Bill” Whittaker of Princeton and Ronald Blake “Ron” Whittaker of Rock Hill: one daughter, Kathy W. Broom of Fort Mill; five grandchildren, Carrie, Tyler, Regan, Jenna and Casey; two brothers, Fred N. Whittaker and Robert A. Whittaker, both of Princeton; and one sister, Stella W. Stafford of Salem, Va. The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28, at Bass Funeral Home of Rock Hill, and other times at the home. |
| Reeves | Elder Enoch | 18 Jun 1801 | 18 Jun 1871 | In compliance with the request of the Mountain District Old School Baptist Association, convened at Good Hope Church, Carroll county, Va.: the undersigned begs leave to submit the subject of this Memoir, or, short Biography of Elder Enoch Reeves, son of George and Jane Reeves, born in the county of Grayson and state of Virginia, June the 18th, 1801. His father died when he was about ten years of age he then had to commence steering his little boat of life, on the tempestuous sea of time, a fatherless boy, mingling and co-mingling, in and with cold charities of the world, to some extent, like an Abraham of old, not knowing wither he went; yet, the right hand of the Omnipotence of that God, that had promised to be a father to the fatherless, was not slack concerning his promises, as some men count slackness, but as a Divine protector and benefactor, gently, and parentially led him from childhood to manhood. Read Full Obituary… |
| Phipps | Paul John | 22 Nov 1919 | 7 Feb 2006 | PAUL JOHN PHIPPS passed away on Feb 7 at home in Orting WA. He was born in Shady Valley TN on Nov 22 1919, grew up in Seattle and graduated from Franklin HS. Paul and his wife Shirley Ann Ralston raised three children together. He graduated from Seattle University Cum Laude on the GI bill after serving 5 years in the Army as Sgt 1st Cl as part of the Occupation Forces in Japan. He retired from Boeing as Lead Engineer in MR&D after 41 years of service and became an accomplished and respected genealogist. He was an avid fisherman, boater, golfer, skier, and bridge player. Paul later married Eleanore A Anderson who passed away, and Ina Mae Cowherd who lives in KY. He will be remembered as a loving, caring, and generous man with a quick wit. He is survived by his wife Ina Mae; brother Edgar; children Pamela, Stephen, Gail; grandchildren Denise, Joelle, Daniel, Earlie, Thomas, Ashley; great grandchildren Hunter, Jordan, Alexandria, Shaina, Celia, Taylia, Taylor. Services with military honors will be held at 11:00am Wed Feb 15 at Tahoma National Cemetery followed by a gathering of family and friends. Donations may be made to charity of your choice. Read Full Obituary… |