Bristol, VA - May 11 - 15, 2000 Obituaries: BRISTOL HERALD COURIER Uploaded to the USGenWeb Archives with permission from the Bristol Herald Courier http://www.bristolnews.com ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *********************************************************************** May 11, 2000 Joseph Bruzzo MARION -- Joseph Bruzzo, 68, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000, in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was born in New York, a son of the late John Harry and Ethel Louise Bruzzo, and had lived most of his life there. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, a lifelong member of Lynbrook, N.Y., Fire Department and a member of Richmond Hill Moose Lodge 14 in Queens, N.Y. Surviving are his wife, Lillian Lucille Bruzzo; three sons, Dr. Peter Bruzzo of Marion, and Jeffrey Thomas Bruzzo and John Harry Bruzzo, both of Valley Stream, N.Y.; a sister, Louise Kunkel of Odessa, Texas; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted Monday in Lynbrook. Burial will be in Rockville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday in Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to First United Methodist Church, 115 South Church St., Marion, VA 24354. Bradley's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Geraldine D. Buckery Funeral services for Geraldine "Geri" Buckery will be conducted Thursday at noon in the chapel of Robinson Mortuary. The Rev. Leroy Henry and Dr. Willis A. Johnson will officiate. The body will be in the chapel one hour before services. Burial will be in High Point Cemetery in Abingdon. Mrs. Buckery, of E-3, 837 Portsmouth Ave., Bristol, Va., died Friday, May 5, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be United Methodist men. Robinson Mortuary of Bristol is in charge of arrangements. James E. Cornell BIG STONE GAP -- Funeral services for James Earnest Cornell will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Trinity United Methodist Church by Gilliam Funeral Home. Ronnie Mutter, Joe Berta and Greg Townsend, ministers, will officiate. Burial will be in Powell Valley Memorial Gardens. Mr. Cornell, 72, formerly of Boone, N.C., died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in Wellmont-Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap. He had lived in Big Stone Gap for the past seven years, was a son of Mary Cornell of Boone and a member of Three Forks Baptist Church in Vilas, N.C. He was employed with Kincaid Furniture Factory in Boone. Surviving, besides his mother, are his wife, Ann Cornell; four sons, Benny Joe Cornell of Big Stone Gap, Robert Cornell of Deep Gap, N.C., Wayne Cornell of Texas and Roy Cornell of Lenoir, N.C.; a daughter, Linda Shoemake of Hudson, N.C.; a stepdaughter, Kay Miller; three brothers, Doc Cornell, Jerry Cornell and Herbert Cornell, all of Vilas, N.C.; three sisters, Faye Greer and Margaret Hodges, both of Boone, and Diane Pressnell of Vilas; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Cornell was also preceded in death by two sons, Dean and Steve Cornell; and a sister, Verlee Cornell. Pallbearers will be Chief Donnie Seymour, Assistant Chief Paul Mcmahan, Training Officer Benny Joe Cornell, volunteer firefighters Greg Fallon and Robert Lee Watson Jr. and other Valley Volunteer Fire Department members. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday in Gilliam Funeral Home. Lynda M. Dickens BLOUNTVILLE -- Funeral services for Lynda Mumpower Dickens will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in First Baptist Church in Blountville by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home in Bristol Tennessee. The Rev. Clay Austin will officiate. Burial will be in Tri-City Memory Gardens. Mrs. Dickens, 53, of 421 Knob View Road, died Monday, May 8, 2000, at home. Pallbearers will be David Chambers, Leon Caudell, Wayne Ausmus, Lawrence Buchanan, Roger McAmis, Steve Morelock, Mike Stoots and David Guffey. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Bristol Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Edna Fuller CLINTWOOD -- Funeral services for Edna "Kitty" Fuller will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. in Clintwood Baptist Church by Mullins Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Kendrick will officiate. Burial will be in Temple Hill Memorial Park Cemetery in Castlewood. Mrs. Fuller, 84, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in Dickenson County Medical Center. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Clintwood Baptist Church. Mullins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Louise H. Gillenwater KINGSPORT -- Graveside services for Louise Harlon Gillenwater will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in East Lawn Memorial Park. Mrs. Gillenwater, 78, of 225 Thomas St., died Monday, May 8, 2000, in Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center. Pallbearers will be friends of the family. Carter-Trent Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Hazel Hart GRAY, Tenn. -- Hazel Campbell Hart, of 200 Lake Meadow Drive, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000, in Johnson City Medical Center. She was a daughter of the late Hiram and Mannie Campbell and a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church. Surviving are her husband, Robert C. Hart; two daughters, Janet Hart of Norris, Tenn., and Julie Taylor of Durango, Colo; three sons, John Hart of Johnson City, James Hart of Nashville and Joel Hart of Bristol Virginia; a sister, Ruth Ann Sparks of Mechanicsville, Va.; a brother, Joe Howard Campbell of Titusville, Fla; and eight grandchildren. Private family entombment services will be conducted at Oak Hill Cemetery. Gary Bennett, minister, will officiate. Mrs. Hart was also preceded in death by a brother, Harold Campbell. Among survivors are sons-in-law Tony Powers of Norris and Michael Taylor of Durango; daughters-in-law Patsy Meredith of Johnson City, Linda Hart of Nashville and Leslie Hart of Bristol Virginia; and sisters-in-law, Doris Campbell of Titusville, Ruth Hart and Karen Hart, both of Piney Flats. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday in Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown, and friends are welcome at the residence. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association or the organization of the donor's choice. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Joanne Hensley NORTON -- Funeral services for Joanne Hensley will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. in Hagy Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Lincoln Varney, Larry Coeburn and Earl Plemmons will officiate. Burial will be in Laurel Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Hensley, 61, of Hoot Owl Hollow Road, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at home. Hagy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Eula S. Hudson Funeral services for Eula S. Hudson will be conducted Thursday at 10 a.m. at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery. The Rev. Jane Nelson will officiate. Mrs. Hudson, of Chester Square, Bristol Virginia, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in Cambridge House. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. James D. Johnson James D. Johnson died Wednesday, May 10, 2000, in Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center. He was a son of the late Sim and Mary Ball Johnson of Cleveland, Va., and a lifelong resident of Cleveland, Abingdon and Bristol. He retired from Valleydale Packers and was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving aboard the USS Boise in the South Pacific. Surviving are his wife, Juanita Bryant Johnson; two daughters, Mrs. Mickey (Sue J.) Deel of Fredericksburg, Va., and Linda J. Barber of Johnson City; two sons, Darrell Gray Johnson of Charleston, S.C., and James David Johnson of Abingdon; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Howard Robinson and Roger Ball will officiate. Graveside services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery with military honors by DAV Chapter 40. Among survivors are grandchildren, Phillip Moser, Todd Moser, Lorrie Johnson, Misty Johnson, Reggie Johnson, Jennifer Baxsley, Stephanie Ochorice and Nathan Cordell; great-grandchildren Samantha A. Moser and Presley Baxley; and his former wife, Hope Parrott Johnson of Morattico, Va. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7;45 p.m. prior to the service Friday in Weaver Funeral Home. Hattie Mae Jones JEWELL RIDGE, Va. -- Hattie Mae Jones, 43, of Route 1, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in a Charlottesville hospital. Surviving is her husband, Jeffrey Darrell Jones. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands. Margaret H. Maiden MEMPHIS -- Graveside services for Margaret Hawthorne Maiden will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Baptist Cemetery in Abingdon. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Friday for the 10:40 a.m. procession to the cemetery. Mrs. Maiden, 86, died Monday, May 8, 2000, in Baptist East Hospital in Memphis. There will be no visitation in Farris Funeral Service. Memorial contributions may be sent to King College, 1350 King College Road, Bristol, TN 37620, or to Emory & Henry College, 30461 Garmand Drive, Emory, VA 24327. Helen E. O'Dell Funeral services for Helen E. O'Dell will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Woodlawn Baptist Church by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Steve Playl will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. O'Dell, 77, of 111 Lark St., Bristol, Tenn., died Monday, May 8, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. Pallbearers will be nephews and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Woodlawn Baptist Church Piano Fund. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mabel M. Stanley Parson DAMASCUS -- Funeral services for Mabel M. Stanley Parson will be conducted Friday at 3 p.m. at the graveside in Wright's Chapel Cemetery. The Rev. Bill Hawkins will officiate. Mrs. Parson, 81, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was born in McDowell County, W.Va., and had lived in Washington County, Va., most of her life. She was the widow of Jessee C. Parson. Surviving are eight daughters, Pansy Townsend of Vale, N.C., Linda Rhudy and Jane Trent, both of Damascus, Brenda Gentry of Conley Springs, N.C., Kathy Parson of Granite Falls, N.C., Coleen Graham of Glade Spring, Rita Fain of Konnarock, Va., and Sue Parson of Saltville; a son, Mack Parson of Abingdon; 39 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Parson was also preceded in death by two daughters, P. Joyce Widener and Janice Parson; a son, Frank Parson, a granddaughter, Crystal Graham; and a great-grandson, Anthony Surber. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday in Johnson Funeral Home. Clayton C. Rush JOHNSON CITY -- Clayton C. Rush, 52, of 117 Forest Hill Drive, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in Johnson City Medical Center. He was born in Washington County, Va., a son of the late Andy and Ollie Graybeal Rush, and had lived in Johnson City since 1960. He was the former owner of Rush Landscaping and was a Baptist. Surviving are a son, Jonathan T. Rush of Johnson City; two brothers, Gene Rush of Mendota, Va., and Elmer Rush of Johnson City; five sisters, Glenna Gentry of Bristol Tennessee, Carolyn Fletcher of Johnson City and Mary Torbett, Sharon Sexton and Phyllis Carr, all of Jonesborough, Tenn.; three granddaughters; nine nieces; and five nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Morris-Baker South Chapel. The Revs. Paul Gentry, Lenny Smith and Herbert Bailey will officiate. Burial will be in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Michael Fletcher, Mike Little, Randy Rush, James Feathers, Wayne Gentry, Larry Gentry and Tommy Blair. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday in Morris-Baker Funeral Home. Mary R. Shomaker CASTLEWOOD -- Mary R. Shomaker, 79, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000, in Russell County Medical Center in Lebanon. She was born in Castlewood, a daughter of the late Cowan and Alba Margaret Evans Riner, and was the widow of Robert H. Shomaker. She was of the Methodist faith and an employee of the Village Motel and Restaurant for 31 years. Surviving are a daughter, Jane Glovier of Cleveland, Va.; a sister, Frances Kiser of Castlewood; three grandchildren, Dawn Figueiras, Martha Combs and Amanda Wyrick; three great-grandchildren, Brantley Wyrick and Marcus and Nathan Combs; and a nephew. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 8 p.m. in Castlewood Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Ernest Jessee will officiate. Graveside services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in Temple Hill Memorial Park. The funeral procession will leave at 9:30 a.m. for the cemetery. Among survivors is nephew Gail Kiser. Pallbearers will be Jorge Figueiras, Allen Combs, Ronnie Wyrick, Gail Kiser, Ben Kiser, Robert Lee and Eugene Collins. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel or any time at the home of Jane Glovier in Cleveland. Castlewood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Edna L. Spoone Edna L. Spoone, 85, of 100 Hilltop Drive, Bristol, Va., died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at her home. She was born in Washington County, Va., a daughter of the late James and Hattie Rhea Lunsford, was a homemaker and a member of Shiloh Free Will Baptist Church. She was the widow of Bate M. Spoone. Surviving are a daughter, Wanda R. Heath of Bristol Virginia; a son, Glen Spoone of Bristol Tennessee; three sisters, Leona Blaylock and Beulah Hartsock, both of Bristol Virginia, and Novella Quillen of Johnson City; a brother, Robert Lunsford of Baltimore; three grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. at the graveside in Forest Hills Memory Gardens by Blevins Funeral Home. The Rev. Walter L. Statzer will officiate. Among survivors are grandchildren, Glenna Hudson, Kathy Tiberi and Lisa Lambert. Honorary pallbearers will be William Nudson, Peter Tiberi, Shannon Lambert, Harvey Rector, Frank Smith, Earl Livingston, George Roark, Martha Evans, Ruby Glover, Ken Miller, Kelly Ferguson, Dr. Mann, Dr. Nairn, Herschel DeBord, Randall Brooks, Phil Blaylock and Ricky Rector. There will be no viewing or visitation at the funeral home. The family will receive friends following the funeral service Friday at the residence. Blevins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Henry Herman Street ROWE, Va. -- Henry Herman Street, 79, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in a Richlands hospital. He was born in Buchanan County, Va., a son of the late Grover C. and Mary A. Blankenship Street, and had lived in the Rowe area most of his life. He attended Rowe Free Pentecostal Holiness Church at Rowe. He was a coal miner for 42 years, employed with Jewell Ridge Coal Corp., and was a member of the UMWA Local 7327. He was the widower of Ora Belle Blankenship Street. Surviving are two daughters, Loretta Martin of Richlands and Roberta Robinson of Lebanon; five sons, Larry W. Street of Rowe, Hershel J. Street of Oakwood, Va., Kenneth C. Street of Davenport, Va., Troy D. Street of Vansant, Va. and Tracy L. Street of the home; a sister, Ethel Street of Richlands; a brother, Hensley Street of Rogersville, Tenn.; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in Rowe Free Pentecostal Holiness Church at Rowe by Honaker Funeral Home. The Revs. Ancil Childress, Randy Webb and Buddy Herald will officiate. Burial will be in Street Cemetery at Rowe. Mr. Street was also preceded in death by three infant children; a grandson; four brothers; and two sisters. Among survivors are daughters-in-law Becky Street, Sandy Street and Patty Street; sons-in-law Eugene Robinson and Steve Martin; and a host of friends and family. Pallbearers will be nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the church. Honaker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Shirley Joan Sutherland KNOXVILLE -- Shirley Joan Sutherland, 65, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000. She was retired from Jim Robbins Co. in Troy, Mich. Surviving are a daughter, Donita Jo Scott; three sisters, Jeri Morgan, Phyllis Magdzires and Hennrietta Counts; a brother, Noel Counts; two nieces; and two nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 4 p.m. in West Park Baptist Church, 8833 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, Tenn., by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritgate Chapel. Pastor John Grindell will officiate. Among survivors are son-in-law Bryan Scott; sister-in-law Brenda Counts; nieces Mary Brown and Christy Counts; and nephews Richard Morgan and Dan Jennings. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday in Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. Carl Thomas HONAKER -- Funeral services for Carl "Jargo" Thomas will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in Honaker Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Clyde Lambert and Rick Thompson will officiate. Burial will be in Russell Memorial Cemetery in Lebanon. Mr. Thomas, 74, of the Big A Mountain section, died Monday, May 8, 2000, in Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Honaker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Carrie Tolliver PRINCETON, W.Va. -- Carrie Tolliver, 81, of the Glenwood Park Retirement Community, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at the Retirement Village at Glenwood Park. She was born in Northfork, a daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Sexton Privett, was a homemaker and was of the Protestant faith. She was the widow of Dennie Tolliver. Surviving are a daughter, Linda Sue Bowling of Glenwood Park; a son, William Lee Tolliver of Springfield, Va.; five sisters, Ruby Noonkester of Bel Air, Md., Hazel Catron of Pierpoint, Bessie Brown of Piney Creek, N.C., Alice Powers of Marion and Virgie Privett of Maben; a brother, Roby Privett of Troutdale, Va.; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services and burial will be held Friday in Princeton. Information courtesy of Bradley's Funeral Home in Marion. Carlie Opha Willis Sr. BLUFF CITY -- Funeral services for Carlie Opha Willis Sr. will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in First Freewill Baptist Church, Bristol Virginia by Weaver Funeral Home. The Revs. Darrell Pickle, Ralph Flanary and Noah Holbrook will officiate. Burial will be in Weaver Cemetery. Mr. Willis, 81, of 1302 Dry Branch Road, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be Dwayne Taylor, Darrell Taylor, Mike Willis, Larry Willis, Jimmy Harkleroad Jr., Mark Lane, Steve Lane and Brian McCracken. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Steve Hanor, medical workers of Bristol Medical Associates, fourth floor nursing staff of Bristol Regional Medical Center and Men's Organization of First Freewill Baptist Church. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Willie Willis HAYSI -- Funeral services for Willie "Bill" Willis will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. in Haysi Funeral Home. The Revs. Danny Sluss and Finis Hill will officiate. Burial will be in Patton Willis Cemetery, Route 1, Haysi. Mr. Willis, 90, of Route l, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in Heritage Hall Health Care in Clintwood. Pallbearers will be Ermel Owens, Bob Fleming, Scottie Mullins, Ian Fleming, Brandon Bartley and Fred Turner. Haysi Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. May 12, 2000 Maxie Julie Dotson ABINGDON -- Maxie Julie Dotson, 89, formerly of Coeburn, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000, in Saint Mary's Hospital in Norton. Before her retirement, she was manager of Forest Hills Apartment Complex in Falls Church, Va. She was of the Baptist faith and the widow of Erwin Dotson. Surviving are a son, Vaughn Dotson of Coeburn; six daughters, Faye Quesenberry of Lebanon, Marie Wilson of Ohio, June Mullins of George's Fork, Va., Joann Buchanan and Fredia Hartsock, both of Bristol Virginia, and Kathie Scott of Front Royal, Va.; a sister, Maude Moore of Coeburn; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel in Abingdon. The Rev. Paul Price will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Mrs. Dotson was also preceded in death by a son, Beecher Dotson. Pallbearers will be grandsons. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Farris Funeral Service. Georgina S. Edwards WAUCHULA, Fla. -- Georgina Sophia Edwards, 84, died Sunday, May 7, 2000, in Florida Hospital-Wauchula. She was born in Dickenson County, a daughter of the late James and Marilda Gaddy Phillips. She lived in Madison Heights, Mich., until she moved to Wauchula in 1974. She was the widow of Cecil Edwards. Surviving are a granddaughter, Robin Belcher of Haysi; two great-granddaughters; and a great-great-grandson. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Haysi Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Yates-Edwards Cemetery on Caney Ridge. Mrs. Edwards was also preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Ray Edwards. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Haysi Funeral Home. Emily G. Ervin GATE CITY -- Emily G. Ervin, 96, formerly of Route 1, Manville Community, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000, in Wexford House in Kingsport. She was born in Scott County, a daughter of the late Marcus L. "Doc" Gilliam and Sally Pendleton Gilliam. She was a homemaker and a member of Alley's Chapel United Methodist Church. She was the widow of Warner Ervin. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Herman (Jean) Davis and Mrs. Lekah (Sue) Miller, both of Kingsport; three sons, Bernie M. Ervin and William A. Ervin, both of Weber City, Va., and Kenny W. Ervin of Wytheville; two sisters, Polly McConnell and Mobie Lane, both of Kingsport; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 8 p.m. in Scott County Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Claude Lane, Raymond Amos and Bob Cloud will officiate. Music will be by Gilliam Quartet with piano by Tyrrah Boy. Burial will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Ervin Family Cemetery in Manville, Va. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be friends and relatives. Scott County Funeral Home in Weber City is in charge of arrangements. Charles E. Ford Sr. BLOUNTVILLE -- Charles E. "Charlie" Ford Sr., 63, of 250 Rhea Ave. died Wednesday, May 10, 2000. He was born in Blountville, a son of the late E.L. "Lige" Ford Sr. and Virgie Leona Bullis Ford. He was a retired mail carrier and a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Bristol, where he had been a deacon for several years. Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Wanda Cox Ford; two daughters, Kay Ford of Blountville and Lori Ford of the home; two sons, Charles E. Ford Jr. of Overland Park, Kan. and Kenneth G. Ford of Kingsport; two sisters, Leona Bethany of Gaston, N.C., Eva June Bethany of Blountville; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 8 p.m. in East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel in Kingsport. Dr. Stan Anderson will officiate. Graveside services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Ford was also preceded in death by two brothers; and three sisters. Among survivors are daughter Lori Ford's fiance, Lee Sullivan; brother-in-law Bill Good of Kingsport; and grandchildren Christina, David and John. Mr. Ford had perfect attendance in Sunday School for over 22 years. Pallbearers will be Elijah Bethany, Phil Branson, John Kelsey, Roger Bowers, Randy McAmis, Denny Ford, Donnie Ford and Danny Ford. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in East Lawn Funeral Home. Edna Fuller CLINTWOOD -- Funeral services for Edna "Kitty" Fuller will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. in Clintwood Baptist Church by Mullins Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Kendrick will officiate. Burial will be in Temple Hill Memorial Park Cemetery in Castlewood. Mrs. Fuller, 84, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in Dickenson County Medical Center. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Clintwood Baptist Church. Mullins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Emory R. Gilbert WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Funeral services for Emory Ralph Gilbert were conducted Thursday, May 4, 2000, at 1 p.m. in Combs Funeral Service in Lebanon. The Rev. Orbie Porter officiated. Burial was in Russell Memorial Cemetery in Lebanon, Va. Mr. Gilbert, 76, of 3851 N. River Road, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lafayette. He was born in Castlewood, Va., a son of the late Vince Gilbert and Lou Johnson Gilbert. He moved to Rensselaer, Ind., from Castlewood in 1956. He lived at the Indiana Veterans Home in West Lafayette since 1997. He was raised in Castlewood and attended Bakers Ridge and Grassy Creek schools. He worked as a truck driver with Whiteco Industries of Merrillville, Ind., from 1964-87. He worked at Babcock Stone Quarry in Rensselaer for nine years. While living in Virginia, he was a farmer. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II with Company C of the 20th Infantry from 1944-46. He was a former member of the Odd Fellows Lodge in Castlewood. Surviving are his wife, Goldie Myree Austin Gilbert; a son, Arnold J. Gilbert of Remington, Ind.; two daughters, Louella Fellmy of Valparaiso, Ind., and Mrs. James A. (Dorothy) Lefler of Mooresville, Ind.; two brothers, Roy Gilbert of Ellenton, Fla., and John Gilbert of Rensselaer; two sisters, Ruby E. Waldon of Rensselaer and Mary Ellen Johnson of Castlewood; four granddaughters; a grandson; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Gilbert was also preceded in death by two sisters; and two brothers. Among survivors are daughter-in-law Diane Gilbert of Remington; granddaughters Lisa Althoff, Kim Gilbert, Alicia DeHaven and Laura Baker; and grandson Scott Gilbert. The family received friends from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in Jackson Funeral Chapel in Rensselaer. Visitation was conducted from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 4, 2000, in Combs Funeral Service in Lebanon. Memorial contributions may be sent to The Paralyzed Veterans of America. Jackson Funeral Chapel in Rensselaer and Combs Funeral Service in Lebanon were in charge of arrangements. Hazel Hart GRAY, Tenn. -- Private family entombment services for Hazel Campell Hart will be conducted at Oak Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Gary Bennett will officiate. Mrs. Hart, of 200 Lake Meadow Drive, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000, in Johnson City Medical Center. Among survivors is daughter-in-law Patsy Meridith of Johnson City. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown, and friends are welcome at the residence. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 985, Kingsport, TN 37662, Kevin N. Earnest Childcare Scholarship Foundation, 4316 Orebank Road, Kingsport, TN 37664 or a charity of the donor's choice. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Gip Long Hess TAZEWELL, Va. -- Gip Long Hess, 81, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Maple Grove Health Care Center. He had lived in Tazewell and Russell counties all of his life and was a tenant farmer. He attended several churches in Russell and Tazewell counties. Surviving are five children; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 8 p.m. in Lebanon Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Tommy Benton and Isiah Hess will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday in Lebanon Funeral Home. James D. Johnson Funeral services for James D. Johnson will be conducted Friday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Howard Robinson and Roger Ball will officiate. Graveside services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery with military honors by DAV Chapter 40. Mr. Johnson, 75, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000, in Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center. Pallbearers will be Mark Fleenor, Jay Vanover, Larry Akers, Phillip Moser, Reggie Johnson and Don Puckett. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m., prior to the service Friday in Weaver Funeral Home. Charles O. Joyner KODAK, Tenn. -- Charles O. Joyner, 32, formerly of Bristol, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a son of Oliver G. Joyner of South Daytona, Fla. Surviving, besides his father, are a daughter, Charley Olivia Joyner of Bristol Virginia; two brothers, Oliver Joyner Jr. and Richard Joyner, both of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; four sisters, Beckie J. Hicks of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Sharon S. Johnson of Colorado Springs, Colo., Louise Joyner of Sevierville, Tenn., and Kathy Leikauf of Fort Lauderdale; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. William E. Hicks-Caskey will officiate. Graveside services will be Monday at 1 p.m. in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens, Pigeon Forge, Tenn. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Akard Funeral Home. Janie Kirby Lawson CHILHOWIE -- Janie Kirby Lawson, 60, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, at home. Surviving are her husband, Robert L. Lawson; four sons, James Lee Kirby and Patrick Kirby, both of Marion, William L. Kirby of Holiday, Fla., and Jeffrey Wayne Jackson of Chilhowie; three brothers, James Franklin Kirby of Marion, Charles Kirby of Speedwell, Va., and Giles Kirby of Rich Valley, Va.; a granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Barnett's Marion Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Tom Hinkle will officiate. Burial will be in Wassum Cemetery. Among survivors are daughter-in-law Dana Jackson of Chilhowie; and granddaughter Kianna S. Jackson. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Barnett's Marion Funeral Home. Margaret H. Maiden MEMPHIS -- Graveside services for Margaret Hawthorne Maiden will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Baptist Cemetery in Abingdon. Dr. Steven Pollard will officiate. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Friday for the 10:40 a.m. procession to the cemetery. Mrs. Maiden, 86, died Monday, May 8, 2000, in Baptist East Hospital in Memphis. Honorary pallbearers will be Douglas W. Maiden, Wiley H. Maiden, John Lemoine, Christopher Maiden, V.D. Kendrick, Don Coulthard, Russell Owens and Joey White. There will be no visitation in Farris Funeral Service. Memorial contributions may be sent to King College, 1350 King College Road, Bristol, TN 37620, or to Emory & Henry College, 30461 Garmand Drive, Emory, VA 24327. Mabel M. Stanley Parson DAMASCUS -- Funeral services for Mabel M. Stanley Parson will be conducted Friday at 3 p.m. at the graveside in Wright's Chapel Cemetery. The Rev. Bill Hawkins will officiate. Mrs. Parson, 81, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Johnson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mary R. Shomaker CASTLEWOOD -- Funeral services for Mary R. Shomaker will be conducted Friday at 8 p.m. in Castlewood Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Ernest Jessee will officiate. Graveside services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in Temple Hill Memorial Park. The funeral procession will leave for the cemetery at 9:30 a.m. Mrs. Shomaker, 79, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000, in Russell County Medical Center in Lebanon. Pallbearers will be Jorge Figueiras, Allen Combs, Ronnie Wyrick, Gail Kiser, Ben Kiser, Robert Lee and Eugene Collins. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel or any time at the home of Jane Glovier in Cleveland, Va. Castlewood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Lois Frye Smith SALTVILLE -- Lois Frye Smith, 65, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion. Surviving are her husband, Charles W. Smith; two sons, Charlie Smith of Saltville and Joe Frye of Meadowview, Va.; a daughter, Dodie Frye of Marion; three brothers, Harry L. Frye, Reynolds Popie Frye and Ralph A. Frye, all of Saltville; and four grandchildren. Among survivors are daughters-in-law Linda Frye and Angel Smith; and grandchildren Joey Frye, Shana Rector, Colten Smith and Shane Smith. Funeral arrangements will be announced by D.R. Henderson Funeral Home. Edna L. Spoone Funeral services for Edna L. Spoone will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. at the graveside in Forest Hills Memory Gardens by Blevins Funeral Home. The Rev. Walter L. Statzer will officiate. Mrs. Spoone, 85, of 100 Hilltop Drive, Bristol, Va., died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at home. She was the widow of Bate M. Spoone. Honorary pallbearers will be William Nudson, Peter Tiberi, Shannon Lambert, Harvey Rector, Frank Smith, Earl Livingston, George Roark, Martha Evans, Ruby Glover, Ken Miller, Kelly Ferguson, Dr. Mann, Dr. Nairn, Herschel DeBord, Randall Brooks, Phil Blaylock and Ricky Rector. There will be no viewing or visitation at the funeral home. The family will receive friends following the funeral service Friday at the residence. Blevins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Elizabeth Stephens WISE -- Elizabeth Stephens died Wednesday, May 10, 2000, in Heritage Hall Healthcare in Big Stone Gap. She was a daughter of the late Fitzhugh and Amanda Williams Stephens. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Wise, where she served as organist for many years. She was a retired music instructor, teaching piano and organ lessons for many years. Surviving are a niece, Helen Sydney D. Whitaker of Sevierville, Tenn.; three nephews, Robert Dorton of Cookeville, Tenn., Tom Dorton of Gastonia, N.C., and Don Stephens of Wise; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in Trinity United Methodist Church in Wise. The Rev. Ron Adams will officiate. Burial will be in Wise Cemetery in Wise. Mrs. Stephens was also preceded in death by a brother, "Fitz" Stephens; a sister, Lola Mae S. Dorton; and a niece, Billie Beth D. Mullins. Among survivors are many friends and past students. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the time of service at 2 p.m. Saturday in the church. Sturgill Funeral Home in Wise is in charge of arrangements. Maggie Stewart ABINGDON -- Maggie Stewart, 78, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are a son, Roby Stewart of Abingdon; a daughter Peggy Jones of Abingdon; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 4 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel. The Revs. Jason Nunley and Robert Tolar Jr. will officiate. Music will be by Ronnie Johnson. Burial will be in Mountain View Methodist Church Cemetery, Route 75, Abingdon. Among survivors are daughter-in-law Sue Stewart of Abingdon and son-in-law Butch Jones of Abingdon. Pallbearers will be Dave Jones, Matthew Jones, Walter Murray, Kim Murray, Ernest Murray and Buford Patrick. Honorary pallbearer will be Ronnie Johnson. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Farris Funeral Service. Memorial contributions may be sent to Washington County Life Saving Crew, 237 Park St., Abingdon, VA 24210. Henry Herman Street ROWE, Va. -- Funeral services for Henry Herman Street will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in Rowe Free Pentecostal Holiness Church by Honaker Funeral Home. The Revs. Ancil Childress, Randy Webb and Buddy Herald will officiate. Burial will be in Street Cemetery in Rowe. Mr. Street, 79, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in a Richlands hospital. Pallbearers will be nephews. Honaker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. John Waverly Warrick Jr. John Waverly Warrick Jr., 66, of 115 Dover Lane, Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Weaver Funeral Home. Maude M. Wimmer ABINGDON -- Maude Pearl Miller Wimmer, 87, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Farris Funeral Service. May 13, 2000 Sarah T. Adkins FORT WALTON BEACH, FLA. -- Sarah T. Adkins, 39, died Friday, April 28, 2000, at home. She was born in Virginia, a daughter of Lourene "Joey" Goedert of Fort Walton Beach and the late James Robert "Bob" Tomilinson. She had lived all her life in the Fort Walton Beach area, where she was a member of the Church of God. Surviving, besides her mother, are two sons, James Adkins of Fort Walton Beach and Jonathan Adkins of Scott Depot, W.Va.; her stepfather, Jack Goedert of Fort Walton Beach; a brother, Robert Tomlinson of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and two nephews. Funeral services were held Monday in Mary Esther Church of God. Burial was in Beal Memorial Cemetery (Florida). Mrs. Adkins was also preceded in death by grandparents, Charlie and Velma Scott of Meadowview and Bert and Pauline "Polly" Tomlinson Maiden of Abingdon. Among survivors are sister-in-law Denise Tomlinson of Fort Lauderdale; and nephews Scott and Ryan Tomlinson, both of Fort Lauderdale. Mrs. Adkins' father and mother grew up in the Abingdon area and moved to Florida in 1961. She was a devout christian. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 4 Jackson St., Northeast, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548. Condolences may be sent to Joey Goedert, Sarah's mother, at 107 Jamestown Ave., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547. McLaughlin Mortuary of Fort Walton Beach was in charge of arrangements. Flossie J. Anderson MARION -- Flossie Jones Anderson, 81, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Francis Marion Manor. She was born in the Laurel Springs community of Smyth County, Va., a daughter of the late John Rush and Hattie Ann Long Jones. She was the widow of John Mahlon Anderson Sr. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Mary Washington Chapter. Surviving are a son, John M. Anderson of Mauldin, S.C; a daughter, Brenda C. Gwyn of Marion; a brother, George W. Jones of Marion; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted Monday at 10 a.m. in Roselawn Cemetery by Barnett Funeral Home. The Rev. Buddy Miller will officiate. Mrs. Anderson was also preceded in death by seven brothers, Cebert Jones, Estil Jones, Albert Jones, Fred Jones, Gene Jones, Ernest Jones and John Jones; and a sister, Sarah Alice Berry. Among survivors are daughter-in-law Judith F. Anderson of Mauldin; son-in-law Clayborne B. Gwyn of Marion; grandchildren Robin Prescott, Rand Copeland, Beth Anderson, Todd Copeland, Kay Melba and Bryan Copeland; and step-grandchildren Cindy, Amy, Margie and Leigh Ann. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Barnett Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Laurel Springs Methodist Church, c//o Mrs. Carolyn McClellan, Treasurer, 1762 Stoney Battery Road, Marion, VA or the Smyth County Museum, P.O. Box 170, Marion, VA. Jay Hugh Blankenship Jr. SHORTTS GAP, Va. -- Jay Hugh Blankenship Jr., 57, formerly of Hurricane Creek, Va., died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Tazewell County, Va., a son of the late Jay Hugh and Goldie Marie Compton Blankenship. He was a coal miner and had lived in Shortts Gap for the past seven months, moving from Council, Va. Surviving are his wife, Deborah Tiller Blankenship; a son, Michael Blankenship of Grundy; two daughters, Jeanie Presley of Vansant, Va., and Mrs. Tony (Sandra) Bostic of Manassas, Va.; a stepson, Steven O'Quinn of the home; a stepdaughter, Jillian O'Quinn of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Arthur (Barbara) Boyd of Vansant and Janet Ratliff of Davenport, Va.; a brother, Teddy Blankenship of Honaker; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Honaker Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Tiller Cemetery in Council, Va. Mr. Blankenship was also preceded in death by three sisters, Edith Rowe, Esther Deel and Hazel Denver. Among survivors are grandchildren Eric Presley, Aaron Presley, Lewis Stiltner Jr. and Sara Bostic. Pallbearers will be Carl Hale, Harris Crumpton, Carson Lester, Terry Horn, Elzie Rowe and Hassell Vandyke. Honorary pallbearers will be Calvin Ward and the Rev. Roger Hurley. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Saturday in Honaker Funeral Home. Daniel Edward Blevins SHADY VALLEY, Tenn. -- Daniel Edward Blevins, 89, of 159 Roller Mill Road, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Johnson County, Tenn., a son of the late Stanley and Arline Blevins. He was the widower of Helen Kelly Blevins. He was a retired electrician and a member of the Harmon Chapel Christian Church in Shady Valley. Surviving are four sisters, Vienna Blevins, Hilda Long and Ethel Cretsinger, all of Shady Valley, and Geraldine Avis Proffitt of Boonesville, Mo.; a brother, Donald Blevins of Springfield, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Harmon Chapel Christian Church by Henson Funeral Home of Mountain City, Tenn. Bob VanLew will officiate. Burial will be Tuesday in Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square, Pa. Pallbearers will be nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home or any time at the residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Shady Valley Fire Department or Harmon Chapel Christian Church. Henson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Goldie Byington KINGSPORT -- Goldie Kinnaird Byington, 89, of 2701 East Center St. died Friday, May 12, 2000, in Indian Path Medical Center. She was born in Hawkins County and had lived in Kingsport most of her life. She was a member of Orebank Freewill Baptist Church. She was the widow of her first husband, Harry Bradley Kinnaird. Surviving are her husband, Clarence Byington; a daughter, Shirley Tolliver of Hyattsville, Md.; two sons, Vernon Kinnaird of Dayton, Ohio, and Harold Kinnaird of Bristol Tennessee; a sister, Rosa Lawson of Mauertown, Va.; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Bethel Community Church by Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home. The Rev. Alvin Skelton will officiate. Burial will be in Bethel Community Church Cemetery. Mrs. Byington was also preceded in death by two sisters; a brother, and a granddaughter, Angie Kinnaird. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Hamlett-Dobson Chapel, downtown. Elbert Lee Cantrell WHITEWOOD, VA. -- Elbert Lee Cantrell, 88, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in a Richlands hospital. He was born in Buchanan County, a son of the late James H. and Mary Louise Boyd Cantrell. He was the widower of Nancy Rebecca Horn Cantrell. Surviving are a son, Beve Cantrell of Mosely, Va.; two daughters, Mrs. Eugene (Frances) Hughes of Whitewood and Mrs. Daniel (Ethel) Watson of Richlands; a sister, Rosie Keen of St. Paul; a brother, Raymond Cantrell of Pilgrim Knob, Va.; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Buchanan Funeral Service Chapel at Keen Mountain, Va. The Revs. Troy Lester and David Horton will officiate. Burial will be in Ferrell Family Cemetery on Horne Mountain. Mr. Cantrell was also preceded in death by two sons, Alden Cantrell and Victor Cantrell; and a grandson, Jerry Helton. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday in Buchanan Funeral Service. Maxie Julie Dotson ABINGDON -- Funeral services for Maxie Julie Dotson will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel in Abingdon. The Rev. Paul Price will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Mrs. Dotson, 89, formerly of Coeburn, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000, in Saint Mary's Hospital in Norton. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Georgina S. Edwards WAUCHULA, Fla. -- Funeral services for Georgina Sophia Edwards will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Haysi Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Yates-Edwards Cemetery on Caney Ridge. Mrs. Edwards, 84, died Sunday, May 7, 2000, in Florida Hospital-Wauchula. Haysi Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Charles E. Ford Sr. BLOUNTVILLE -- Graveside services for Charles E. "Charlie" Ford Sr. will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Ford, 63, of 250 Rhea Ave., died Wednesday, May 10, 2000. Pallbearers will be Elijah Bethany, Phil Branson, John Kelsey, Roger Bowers, Randy McAmis, Denny Ford, Donnie Ford and Danny Ford. East Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Edna Fuller CLINTWOOD -- Funeral services for Edna "Kitty" Fuller will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. in Clintwood Baptist Church by Mullins Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Kendrick will officiate. Burial will be in Temple Hill Memorial Park Cemetery in Castlewood. Mrs. Fuller, 84, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in Dickenson County Medical Center. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Mullins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Molly A. Gregory CHESAPEAKE, Va. -- Molly Asbury Gregory, 97, formerly of Vansant, Va., died Thursday, May 11, 2000, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. She was born in Bradshaw, W.Va., a daughter of the late Henry and Cosby Jewell Asbury. She had lived in Buchanan County several years and in Chesapeake for 20 years. She was a member of Taylor Road Baptist Church and the widow of Hulen Gregory. Surviving are a daughter, Jackie Yates of Chesapeake; three sons, Eugene Gregory of Smithfield, Va., Bill Gregory of Kansas City, Kan., and Richard Gregory of Carrolton, Va.; a sister, Florence Rife of Dayton, Ohio; a brother, Burl Asbury of Jolo, W.Va.; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Grundy Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. John Zion and Jeff Slone will officiate. Burial will be in Looney Cemetery in Vansant. Mrs. Gregory was also preceded in death by two sisters, Ollie Hagy and Myrtle Mullins; and three brothers, Bill, Cleve and John Asbury. Among survivors are son-in-law Paul Yates of Chesapeake; and daughters-in-law, Nancy Gregory of Smithfield, Dee Gregory of Kansas City and Sandy Gregory of Carrolton. Pallbearers will be Rush Yates, Ralph Keen, Roger Hagerman, Steven Justus, Trinkle Coleman, Paul Yates and Roger Yates. Friends may call at 5 p.m. Saturday in Grundy Funeral Home Chapel. Emily S. Harris MONTPELIER, Ind. -- Emily D. Sage Harris, 91, formerly of Wythe County, Va., died Thursday, May 11, 2000, at home. She was born in Wythe County, a daughter of the late Cephis and Vina Lanter Grubb. She was a member of the Bluffton Church of God in Bluffton, Ind. She was the widow of her first husband, Ingram W. Sage. Surviving are her husband, Stonewall Jackson Harris of Marion; four sons, James W. Sage Sr. of Blacksburg, Va., Hurley W. Sage of Rural Retreat, Va., Kenneth R. Sage of Montpelier and Ernest G. Sage of Marion; two daughters, Cathy Todoran of Bluffton and Mrs. Darnell (Jewel) Vanover of Montpelier; 46 grandchildren; 70 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m. in Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel in Rural Retreat. The Rev. Clayton Hounshell will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery in Rural Retreat. Mrs. Harris was also preceded in death by two sons, I.W. Sage Jr. and Robert F. Sage; and two daughters, Mildred Mix and Shirley Sage. Among survivors are daughters-in-law Juanita Sage of Blacksburg, Becky Sage of Rural Retreat, Mary Sage of Montpelier and Belenda Sage of Marion. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Lindsey Funeral Home. Gip Long Hess TAZEWELL, Va. -- Funeral services for Gip Long Hess will be conducted Saturday at 8 p.m. in Lebanon Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Tommy Benton and Isiah Hess will officiate. Mr. Hess, 81, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Maple Grove Health Care Center. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday in Lebanon Funeral Home. James D. Johnson Graveside services for James D. Johnson will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery with military honors by DAV Chapter 40. Mr. Johnson died Wednesday, May 10, 2000, in Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Charles O. Joyner KODAK, Tenn. -- Funeral services for Charles O. Joyner will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. William E. Hicks-Caskey will officiate. Graveside services will be Monday at 1 p.m. in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens, Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Mr. Joyner, 32, formerly of Bristol, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Charlie William Keen YULEE, Fla. -- Charlie William Keen, 68, formerly of Raven, Va., died Wednesday, May 10, 2000, in a Jacksonville, Fla., medical center. He was born in Raven, a son of the late Richard and Maggie Jackson Keen Sr. He had lived in Yulee since 1971. He was a retired U.S. Army veteran with 33 years of service. He retired with the rank of sergeant first class, E-7, in 1971. He was a master Mason of Tularose Lodge 41 AF&AM and a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies. Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Miyo Keen; a daughter, Janet Salmom of Fernandina Beach, Fla.; two sons, Walter Keen Sr. of Jacksonville and Raymond Keen of Fernandina Beach; two brothers, Billy Keen of Fayetteville, N.C., and Luther Keen of Raven; a sister, Loretta Horne of Doran, Va.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Saturday in Yulee. Information courtesy of Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands. Frank Ray Kiser Sr. GRAY, Tenn. -- Frank Ray "Frankie" Kiser Sr., 39, of 146 Spurgon Lane, died Thursday, May 11, 2000. He was born and raised in Kingsport, a son of the late Emory Banner Kiser Jr. and Shirley Ruth Kiser. He moved to Gray in 1994. He was employed with Johnson City Power Board for the past four years and had worked for Dillard Smith Construction for 11 years. He was a member of the IBEW Local 934 for 21 years and owned and operated Kiser Electric Co. Surviving are his wife, Kawana Kiser; a daughter, Ashley Kiser of Kingsport; a son, Frankie Kiser Jr. of Kingsport; two sisters, Audrey Linkous and Vicki Kiser, both of Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport. Elders Ronnie Hensley and Roger Coleman will officiate. Burial will be in Old Kingsport Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Mr. Kiser was also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Sue Kiser; and grandparents, Emory and Rosie Kiser and George and Mae Teague. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday in Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home. Rosaley P. Newberry RICHLANDS -- Rosaley Plaster Newberry, 92, died Friday, May 12, 2000, in a Richlands hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Singleton Funeral Service in Cedar Bluff. John M. Payne ABINGDON -- John Milton "Sonny" Payne, 70, died Friday, May 12, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Farris Funeral Service. William Phillips WILMINGTON, N.C. -- William Phillips, 77, of 802 Morris Court died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born in Sullivan County, Tenn., a son of the late William Gerome and Nannie Carolina Cox Phillips. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Surviving are his wife, Maxine Day Phillips; two sons, David Edward Phillips of the home and Charles A. Phillips of Wilmington; a daughter, Carolyn Sue Morgan of Burgaw, N.C.; a brother, Ray Phillips of Bristol Tennessee; a sister, Virgina Brown of Bristol Tennessee; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday in Wilmington. Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service in Wilmington is in charge of arrangements. Clyde Davis Rasnake Clyde Davis Rasnake, 84, of 1137 Anderson St., Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. He was born in Russell County, a son of the late Noah and Zelphia Taylor Rasnake. He was a farmer and a member of Reed's Valley Primitive Baptist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Anna Browning of Bristol Tennessee; four sisters, Minnie Hannah of Eagle Rock, Va., Thelma Dye of Bishop, Va., Nannie Robinson of Oxford, Pa., and America "Merkie" White of Lebanon; two brothers, Roy Lee Rasnake of Castlewood and Noah "June" Rasnake of Lebanon; a grandson; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Combs Funeral Service Chapel. Elders Darrell Davis, Danny Smith and Larry Blevins will officiate. Burial will be in Taylor Family Cemetery in the Long Hollow section. Among survivors is grandson Michael Richardson of Knoxville. Pallbearers will be nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Reed's Valley Primitive Baptist Church and Dr. John Sherrill. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday in Combs Funeral Service in Lebanon. Isaac H. Shrader CEDAR BLUFF -- Isaac Henry "Hank" Shrader, former mayor of Cedar Bluff and civic leader in the Richlands area, died Friday, May 12, 2000, at his home in the Indian Creek section. He was 78. He was born in Bland County, Va., a son of the late John Ed and Eva Maude Birch Shrader, both Bland County natives. He had lived in the Richlands area most of his life. He was owner of Shrader's, Inc. of Richlands and was a member and elder of Cedar Bluff Presbyterian Church. Mr. Shrader was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II, serving with the 4th Division in the South Pacific. He was the recipient of the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart and several other medals. He was a member and past commander of the Casey Shortt VFW Post 9640 of Richlands, a member of Tazewell County Chapter 31 DAV and a founding and charter member of the Marine Corps League Southwest Virginia Detachment 980. In 1999, he received the Distinguished Citizen Gold Medal Award, the highest award presented by the National Marine Corps League. He was a former Citizen of the Year in Richlands, a member and past director of the Richlands Area Chamber of Commerce and a charter member of the SCV, Brown Harman Nighthawks of Tazewell. He was also a charter member of the Historical Crab Orchard Museum and a past director of the First Virginia//Clinch Valley Bank and Trust of Richlands. Surviving are his wife, Beulah "Faye" White Shrader; a daughter, Patricia Smith of Rosedale, Va.; a son, Gary Shrader of Cedar Bluff; three sisters, Imogene Graves of Fernadina Beach, Fla., Marie Morehead of Speedway, W.Va., and Faye Lowe of Ballard, W.Va.; two brothers, George Shrader of Albuquerque, N.M., and Aubrey Shrader of New Orleans; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and a nephew. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 1 p.m. in Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands. Dr. James B. Hollenhead will officiate. Burial will be in Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill, Va., with military graveside rites by members of Casey-Shortt VFW Post 9640 and Tazewell County Chapter 31 DAV. Mr. Shrader was also preceded in death by a sister, Maxine Hare; and three brothers, Ralph, James and Harold Shrader. Among survivors are son-in-law John Henry Smith of Rosedale; daughter-in-law Susie Shrader of Cedar Bluff; grandchildren John H.A. Smith IV, William Isaac Smith and Kevin N. Shrader; and special nephew, David Hare of Cedar Bluff. Pallbearers will be Clarence Vance, Ed Grimm, Jim Boyd, John R. McCall, Teddy Collins, Don Meadows, Hugh Cooke, Harold Crickmer, Bob Hadock, Ruth Whitt, Yvonne Rutherford, Kemper Bausell, Jerry McPherson and Robert Holmes. Honorary pallbearers will be Rudolph Whitt, Elmer Gene Compton, Gene Nolley, Bob Shepherd, Ralph Davis, Bob Webb, Jim Stilwell, Jack Webb, Rayumond McGlothlin, Bill Herron and Dr. German Iosif. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Saturday in Hurst-Scott Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to a charity of your choice. Lois Frye Smith SALTVILLE -- Funeral services for Lois Frye Smith will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home. The Revs. E.D. Swartz and Bob Briggs will officiate. Burial will be in Elizabeth Cemetery in Saltville. Mrs. Smith, 65, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion. Pallbearers will be Jack Frye, Randy Vaughn, Garland Henderson, Danny Henderson, Dean Dillman, Gary Ratcliff, Curtis Blevins and John Wolford. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home. Neva R. Sprinkle CLOVER, S.C. -- Neva Riddle Sprinkle, 84, of 208 Jackson Terrace, died Friday, May 12, 2000, in Clover. She was born in Fairmont, W.Va., a daughter of the late Everett E. Riddle and Sarah Johnson Riddle. She was a retired bookkeeper for Nationwide Insurance Co. and a bookkeeper and buyer for Sand Co. She was a member of Temple Presbyterian Church in America. She began teaching Sunday School as a teen-ager. She was the widow of Robert F. Sprinkle Sr. Surviving are a son, the Rev. Robert F. Sprinkle Jr. of Sharon, S.C.; a brother, Herschel Riddle of Newport News, Va.; a sister, Audrey R. Music of Kingsport; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday in York. S.C. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Temple Presbyterian Church in America Building Fund, P.O. Box 733, York, S.C. Bratton Funeral Home in York, S.C., is in charge of arrangements. Maggie Stewart ABINGDON -- Funeral services for Maggie Stewart will be conducted Saturday at 4 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel. The Revs. Jason Nunley and Robert Tolar Jr. will officiate. Music will be by Ronnie Johnson. Burial will be in Mountain View Methodist Church Cemetery, Route 75, Abingdon. Mrs. Stewart, 78, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Pallbearers will be Dave Jones, Matthew Jones, Walter Murray, Kim Murray, Ernest Murray and Buford Patrick. Honorary pallbearer will be Ronnie Johnson. Memorial contributions may be sent to Washington County Life Saving Crew, 237 Park St., Abingdon, VA 24210. Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Mittie R. Venable Mittie R. Venable of Bristol Virginia died Friday, May 12, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Weaver Funeral Home. John Waverly Warrick Jr. Funeral services for John Waverly Warrick Jr. will be conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Darrell Fletcher and the Revs. Perry Cleek and Stan Anderson will officiate. Entombment will be in Glenwood Mausoleum. Mr. Warrick, 66, of 115 Dover Lane, Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Halafax County, N.C., was a retired programmer analyst with Sprint and a member of Charity Baptist Church in Blountville. Surviving are his wife, Dale Marie Gossett Warrick; a daughter, Katrina Marie Warrick of the home; two nieces; three nephews; four great-nieces; and a great-great-nephew. Pallbearers will be Darrell Fletcher, Ray Ezzell, Tom Hodge, Don Salyers, Jack McPherson and Howard Harman. Honorary pallbearers will be Chester Schultz, Jim Cross, Glen Massingill, Tom Cooper, Bryan Bogart, Jackie Peters, Richard Lewis and John Williams. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in Weaver Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 544, Bristol, VA 24201. Gene E. Watson RICHLANDS -- Gene Edward "Greek" Watson, 65, of 113 Eagle St., died Thursday, May 11, 2000, at home. He was born in Bluefield, W.Va., a son of the late Elmer P. and Grace Brown Watson, both of Paintlick, Va. He had lived in the Richlands area most of his life. He was a retired vice-president of Renewal Parts for Ingersoll-Rand in Claypool Hill, Va., with 37 years of service. He was of the Methodist faith. Surviving are his wife, Phyllis McGraw Watson; a daughter, Gina Watson-McElroy of Cummings, Ga.; a son, Gary W. Watson of Bristol Virginia; two sisters, Ruth Marshall of Paintlick and Peggy Slate of Cedar Bluff; four brothers, Jack Watson of Bandy, Va., Arnold Watson and Danny Watson, both of Paintlick and the Rev. William Watson of Harrisonburg, Va. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 3:30 p.m. in Hurst-Scott Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Carol Ferguson will officiate. Burial will be in Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery in Richlands. Among survivors are son-in-law Michael McElroy of Cummings. Pallbearers will be James Marshall, Herbert Marshall, Keith Helton, Tim Helton, Terry Helton, Wayne Lester, George G. Brown and Jerry Hess. Honorary pallbearers will be Tom Haydon, Harold Johnson, Bernard Simmons, Ralph Davis, Harry Carter and Jerry Vance. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Saturday in Hurst-Scott Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association, the Diabetes Foundation or Southwest Virginia Community College. Marvin W. Wilkerson KINGSPORT -- Marvin W. "Rooster" Wilkerson, 62, of 5113 Lone Star Road, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in the Wexford House. He was born in Sullivan County, a son of the late Otis William and Maude Lee Blalock Wilkerson. He was retired from Eastman Kodak. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a member of Solomans Temple Missionary Baptist Church, a life member of VFW Post 4933 Boone Dam, where he was a post commander, a member of Military Order of Cooties PT17, Amvets Post 77, Loyal Order of Moose 972, Fraternal Order of Eagles 3277 and Kingsport Interfraternal Council. He was a former member of the Antique Automobile Club of America and the Early Ford V8 Club. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Light Wilkerson; two daughters, Mrs. Steve (Judy) Carter and Mrs. Bill (Diane) White, both of Kingsport; a son, Randy Wilkerson of Kingsport; his stepmother, Roxie Wilkerson of Kingsport; a sister, Mrs. Roger (Sue Ann) Conkin of Kingsport; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m. in East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel. Gary B. Dykes and the Rev. Kelly Dykes will officiate. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park with full military honors by VFW Post 4933 Boone Dam. Mr. Wilkerson was also preceded in death by twin sisters, Lana Faye and Linda Kay Wilkerson. Among survivors are grandchildren April Carter and Will White, both of Kingsport, and Mrs. Daniel (Candice) Weihert of Conway, S.C.; great-grandchildren Chris, Nick and Jacob; several uncles and cousins; and numerous lifelong friends. Pallbearers will be members of the VFW. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in East Lawn Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to VFW Post 4933 Boone Dam. Maude M. Wimmer ABINGDON -- Funeral services for Maude Pearl Miller Wimmer will be conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. in Calvary Baptist Church in Cedar Bluff by Farris Funeral Service. The Revs. Rick Grinstead and Brian Grinstead will officiate. Burial will be in Green Hills Memory Gardens. Mrs. Wimmer, 87, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born in Wise, and had lived most of her life in Buchanan and Tazewell counties before moving to Abingdon. She attended Calvary Baptist Church in Cedar Bluff. She was a former school teacher in Buchanan and Tazewell counties, teaching for 43 years. Surviving are her husband of 67 years, Johnnie Wallace Wimmer; a son, Ellis M. Wimmer of Abingdon; a sister, Maggie Beeson of High Point, N.C.; two grandchildren, Stephanie Murphy and Jeremy Wimmer; and two great-grandchildren, Zachary Murphy and Brittany Cheyenne Murphy. Mrs. Wimmer was preceded in death by three brothers, Clarence Miller, Sherman Miller and Samuel Miller. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Wimmer, Edwin Murphy, Joseph Duncan and nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be Stephanie Murphy, Jan Newberry, Shannon Duncan, nieces, nephews and former students and co-workers. The body will be taken to the church at 5 p.m. Saturday, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. May 14, 2000 Sarah T. Adkins FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. -- Funeral services for Sarah T. Adkins were held Monday, May 1, 2000, in Mary Esther Church of God. Burial was in Beal Memorial Cemetery (Florida). Sarah T. Adkins, 39, died Friday, April 28, 2000, at home. She was born in Virginia, a daughter of Lourene "Joey" Goedert of Fort Walton Beach and the late James Robert "Bob" Tomilinson. She had lived all her life in the Fort Walton Beach area, where she was a member of the Church of God. Surviving, besides her mother, are two sons, James Adkins of Fort Walton Beach and Jonathan Adkins of Scott Depot, W.Va.; her stepfather, Jack Goedert of Fort Walton Beach; a brother, Robert Tomlinson of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and two nephews. Mrs. Adkins was also preceded in death by grandparents, Charlie and Velma Scott of Meadowview and Bert and Pauline "Polly" Tomlinson Maiden of Abingdon. Among survivors are sister-in-law Denise Tomlinson of Fort Lauderdale; and nephews Scott and Ryan Tomlinson, both of Fort Lauderdale. Mrs. Adkins' father and mother grew up in the Abingdon area and moved to Florida in 1961. She was a devout Christian. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 4 Jackson St., Northeast, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548. Condolences may be sent to Joey Goedert, Sarah's mother, at 107 Jamestown Ave., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547. McLaughlin Mortuary of Fort Walton Beach was in charge of arrangements. Dahmon A. Ball RAVEN, Va. -- Dahmon A. Ball, 72, died Friday, May 12, 2000, in a Richlands hospital. He was born in Tazewell County, a son of the late Albert and Etta Horton Ball. He was a retired coal miner, formerly employed with Pittston Coal Co. He was a member of the Virginia Bear Hunters Association and tbe West Virginia Bear Hunters Association. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Marcella Hunt Ball; four sons, Wayne Ball, Larry Ball and Dahmon "Ikey" Ball, all of Raven, and Dennis "Dink" Ball of Cedar Bluff; three daughters, Kathy Davis of Swords Creek, Va., Beth Taylor of Pennington Gap, Va., and Shelia Mathena of Raven; a brother, Donald Ball of Raven; three sisters, Myrtle Short of Raven, Alta Lowe of Elkton, Md., and Oakley Carr of Piqua, Ohio; and 14 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in Singleton Funeral Chapel in Cedar Bluff. The Rev. Claudie Throgmartin and Jack Brown will officiate. Burial will be in Greenhills Memory Gardens Cemetery in Claypool Hill, Va. Mr. Ball was also preceded in death by seven brothers, Dewey, Carness, Willard, Billy, Marvin, Jim and Lawrence Ball; and a sister, Mrs. Andy (Ethel) Short. Among survivors are daughters-in-law Rita Ball and Tilda Ball, both of Raven and Pat Ball of Cedar Bluff; sons-in-law James Davis of Swords Creek and Eddie Taylor of Pennington Gap; and grandchildren Jeffrey Ball, Jessica Ball, Angie Hains, Andrew Ball, Tabitha Ball, Jamie Davis, Billy Hale, Sheri Hale, Zachary Ball, Ben Taylor, Tarah Taylor, Adam Taylor, Austin Mathena and Emily Mathena. Pallbearers will be Roy Joe Horne, Bob Ball, John Short, Russell Short, Danny Ball, Gene Ball, Virgil Short and Morrison Short. Honorary pallbearers will be Roy Keenan, Jimmy Thomas, Richard Thomas, Jack Thompson, Todd Harris, Barry Taylor, Chad Taylor, Dennis Taylor, Rick Cox, Denny Long, Dewayne Keen, Jack Zane Thompson, Jerry Rife, Scott McGlothlin, John Martin and Jack Howery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Singleton Funeral Service. in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 307 Federal St., Suite 216, Bluefield, WV 24701. William M. Blankenship HURLEY, Va. -- William Matthew "Billy" Blankenship, 29, died Friday, May 12, 2000, in Buchanan General Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Buchanan County, a son of Billy C. and Lois Salmons Blankenship and attended the Old Regular Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Hurley High School Class of 1988. He was an employee of Rapoca Coal Co. Buchanan No. 2. Surviving, besides his parents, are a brother, David Tommy Blankenship of Hurley; maternal grandmother, Delphia Salmons of Hurley; and paternal grandmother, Mary Blankenship of Harman, Va. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in North Springs Old Regular Baptist Church in Wolford, Va. by Grundy Funeral Home. Elders Josh Justus Jr., James Stacy, Eddie Cooper, Bill McCoy, Kermit Lester and Gary Justus will officiate. Burial will be in Salmons Family Cemetery in Hurley. Mr. Blankenship was also preceded in death by an infant brother; maternal grandfather, Miles B. Salmons; paternal grandfather, Byrd Blankenship; and two cousins, Teddy Blankenship and Austine Salmons Jr. Among survivors are several uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. Pallbearers will be cousins. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Blankenship, Jerry Blankenship, Larry Blankenship, Freeman Blankenship, Lloyd Blankenship, Austine Salmons, Miles B. Salmons Jr., James Salmons, Tommy Salmons and Ora Salmons. Friends may call at 5 p.m. Sunday at North Springs Old Regular Baptist Church, where services will be held Sunday and Monday at 7 p.m. Grundy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Marion P. Bolling Marion Plummer Bolling, 76, of Bristol Virginia, died Saturday, May 13, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a daughter of the late Garnett "Stoge" and Nannie Gay Plummer, and had lived in Glade Spring for 30 years before moving to Bristol. She was the widow of J.C. Bolling. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ray (Gay) Hopkins of Jeffersonton, Va., and Mrs. Benny (Kay) Bowman of Bristol Tennessee; a son, J.C. Bolling Jr. of Bristol Virginia; six grandchildren, Calch Hopkins, Joshua Hopkins and Devin Hopkins, all of Jeffersonton, Deidre Clements of Hunstsville, Ala., John Chesley Bowman of Bristol Tennessee and Matthew Bolling of Bristol Virginia; and a great-grandchild, Aubrie Clements. Graveside services will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Cemetery by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Benny Bowman will officiate. Among survivors is daughter-in-law Rebecca Bolling of Bristol Virginia. Pallbearers will be the Rev. George Henderson, the Rev. Randall Shaffer, the Rev. Austin Cook, the Rev. Joel Cook, the Rev. Danny Felty, Bob Saddler, Ray Hopkins and Caleb Hopkins. Honorary pallbearers will be doctors and staff of Bristol Regional Medical Center and nurses and staff at NHC Health Care. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Weaver Funeral Home. Dana Bullock SPRINGFIELD, Va. -- Dana Bullock died Thursday, May 11, 2000. She was the daughter of Ruth Artrip. Surviving, besides her mother, are her husband, Ken Bullock; a daughter, Mondie Gallagher; a son, Roger Bullock; two sisters, Eura Vance and Rosie Collins; a brother, Clyde Artrip; and six grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday in Springfield. Demaine Springfield Annandale Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Elbert Lee Cantrell WHITEWOOD, Va. -- Funeral services for Elbert Lee Cantrell will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Buchanan Funeral Service Chapel at Keen Mountain, Va. The Revs. Troy Lester and David Horton will officiate. Burial will be in Ferrell Family Cemetery on Horne Mountain. Elbert Lee Cantrell, 88, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in a Richlands hospital. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Buchanan Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Daphne Ellis Clark Daphne "Mimi" Ellis Clark, 70, of Bristol Virginia, died Friday, May 12, 2000, at home. She was born in Bristol Tennessee, a daughter of the late Herb and Roxie Ellis. She was a member of Central Presbyterian Church. She was a retired registered nurse from Bristol Regional Medical Center. Surviving are two daughters, Donna C. Scalf of Atlanta and Linda C. Esser of Bristol Tennessee; a son, David Allen Clark of Great Falls, Va.; a brother, Dr. Donald H. Ellis; and five grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted Monday at 7 p.m. in Central Presbyterian Church by Akard Funeral Home. The Rev. Tom Hay will officiate. There will be no burial. Her wish was to be cremated. Among survivors are grandchildren, Zachery and Rachel Scalf, Meredith and Madeleine Clark, and Heather Esser; two aunts, Ardena Smith Hawkins and Jeneva Smith Hawkins, both of Culpeper, Va.; sons-in-law Ron Scalf and Fred Esser; daughter-in-law Teresa Odum Clark; sister-in-law Oacluce B. Ellis; and many special friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Central Presbyterian Church, 301 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. Loretta M. Fisher MARION -- Loretta Moore Fisher died Saturday, May 13, 2000, at home. She was a member of Marion Gospel Chapel. Surviving are her husband, John K. Fisher; two sisters, Nancy Thompson and Lee Etta Buchanan, both of Marion; two brothers, Clarence Moore and Dennis Moore, both of Saltville; two nieces; and two nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 10 a.m. in Seaver-Brown Chapel. Larry Smith and Kurt Dibble will officiate. Burial will be in Round Hill Cemetery in Marion. Among survivors are brother-in-law Bob Thompson; sisters-in-law Joyce Moore and Jo Ann Moore, both of Saltville, and Kate Fisher Litton of Marion. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Seaver-Brown Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Gideon Memorial Bible Fund, P.O. Box 1326, Marion, VA 24354. Gladys R. Hackney BIG ROCK, Va. -- Gladys Ramey Hackney, 86, died Friday, May 12, 2000, in Buchanan General Hospital in Grundy. She was a lifelong resident of Buchanan County, a daughter of the late William Albert and Matilda Ramey, and a member of the Jesus Only Church. She was the widow of Willie Hackney. Surviving are two daughters, Betty Jean Clevinger of Mouth Card, Ky., and Magdalene Bartley of Maxie, Va.; four sons, Jack Hackney of Abingdon, Herman A. Hackney of Mouth Card, William George Hackney of Grundy and Harold D. Hackney of Maxie; three sisters, Ollie Clevinger of Dublin, Va. and Dicie Slone and Irene Darnell, both of Mouth Card; two brothers, Leslie Ramey of Columbus, Ohio, and Elmer Ramey of Mouth Card; 20 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Grundy Funeral Chapel. The Revs. Ralph Taylor, Jimmy Kerr, Ray Sawyers and Howard Taylor will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain Valley Memorial Park in Big Rock. Mrs. Hackney was also preceded in death by two sons, Thomas F. and Eugene Hackney. Pallbearers will be Gary Bartley, Jerry Bartley, Charles Bartley, Ronald Clevinger, Michael Hackney, William Anthony Hackney, Mitchell Herman Bishop and Mark Hackney. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. D. Patel, Jonathan Bartley, Virgil Clevinger, Matthew Rife, Anthony Hackney, John D. Addison, Andy Scarberry, Brad Vandyke and Michael Shawn Hackney. Friends may call at 5 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home, where services will be held Sunday and Monday at 7 p.m. Grundy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Jean S. Hagy ABINGDON -- Jean Spence Hagy, 52, died Saturday, May 13, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Surviving is a sister, Anne Godlewski of Saltville. Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Charles O. Joyner KODAK, Tenn. -- Funeral services for Charles O. Joyner will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. William E. Hicks-Caskey will officiate. Graveside services will be Monday at 1 p.m. in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens, Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Mr. Joyner, 32, formerly of Bristol, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Ruth C. Kennedy MESA, Ariz. - Ruth Childress Kennedy, formerly of Bristol Tennessee, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in Mesa. She was born in Teas, Va. She was a long-time resident of Bristol Tennessee and the widow of her husband of 55 years, James H. Kennedy. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Galveston, Texas, and a member of the Jolly Elders Class. Surviving are two sons, Dr. Joseph T. Kennedy of Gadsden, Ala., and Kenneth K. Kennedy of Knoxville; a daughter, Peggy K. Winchester of Galveston; 13 grandchildren, Karen K. Jolles and Tom Kennedy, both of Chickamauga, Ga., Jimmy Kennedy and Anita Kennedy, both of Gadsden, John Kennedy and Sally Kennedy, both of Huntsville, Ala., Randy Kennedy, Terry Kennedy, Andy Kennedy and Kelli Kennedy, all of Bristol Tennessee, Melissa K. Woodruff of Knoxville, Meg Winchester of San Diego and Becki Winchester Habib of Galveston; and 12 great-grandchildren, Joseph Kennedy and Matthew Kennedy, both of Georgia, Laura Kennedy, Leslie Kennedy, Holly Kennedy and Melody Kennedy, all of Alabama, Kaylan Kennedy, Drew Kennedy and Matthew S. Kennedy, all of Bristol Tennessee, and Hannah Kennedy, Jeremy Woodruff and Isaiah Woodruff, all of Knoxville; and several nieces and nephews. A private graveside memorial ceremony was held Friday at 4 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. Sons Joe and Ken officiated per her request. Mrs. Kennedy was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Harriet Irene, a brother, Harry Childress; and two sisters, Bradley Wyatt and Arrietta Mahaffey. Among survivors are daughters-in-law Pearl Kennedy of Gadsden and Mary Lou Kennedy of Knoxville; son-in-law U.S. Navy Capt. (retired) M.S. "Windy" Winchester of Galveston; grandsons-in-law Paul Jolles of Chickamauga, Alvin Woordruff of Knoxville and Tod Habib of Galveston. Mrs. Kennedy "Mom Ruth" was a beloved mother, known as nana by her loving grandchildren and known as GiGi to her loving great-grandchildren. She traveled extensively and divided her time between her home in Galveston and Mesa, where she lived with her sister, Madeline Warren Mecier. "Mom Ruth" modeled her Christian virtues to all who knew her. She was a woman whose thoughts always were of family and friends. She was an honored and respected member of the First Baptist Church of Galveston. "Mom Ruth" was laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery on Friday, May 12. She is rejoicing in the Lord for all eternity. Akard Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements. Frank Ray Kiser Sr. GRAY, Tenn. -- Funeral services for Frank Ray "Frankie" Kiser Sr. will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport. Elders Ronnie Hensley and Roger Coleman will officiate. Burial will be in Old Kingsport Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Mr. Kiser, 39, of 146 Spurgon Lane, died Thursday, May 11, 2000. He was born and raised in Kingsport, a son of the late Emory Banner Kiser Jr. and Shirley Ruth Kiser. He moved to Gray in 1994. He was employed with Johnson City Power Board for the past four years and had worked for Dillard Smith Construction for 11 years. He was a member of the IBEW Local 934 for 21 years and owned and operated Kiser Electric Co. Surviving are his wife, Kawana Kiser; a daughter, Ashley Kiser of the home; a son, Frankie Kiser Jr. of the home; two sisters, Audrey Linkous and Vicki Kiser, both of Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Kiser was also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Sue Kiser; and grandparents, Emory and Rosie Kiser and George and Mae Teague. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Hubert E. Lester BIG ROCK, Va. -- Hubert Eugene Lester, 40, died Friday, May 12, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol Tennessee. He was a lifelong resident of Buchanan County, a son of Ocie Taylor Lester and the late Miles Lester, and a graduate of Grundy High School Class of 1978. He was of the Pentecostal faith and an employee of Buchanan County Transportation System. Surviving, besides his mother, are three sisters, Mary Coleman of Big Rock, Ruby Browning of Kingsport and Janice Phillips of Maxie, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m. in Grundy Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Danny Hess, Darrell Davis and Michael Trent will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain Valley Memorial Park in Big Rock. Mr. Lester was also preceded in death by a brother, Franklin D. Lester. Among survivors are brothers-in-law Jerry Coleman of Big Rock and John Browning of Kingsport. Pallbearers will be nephews. There will be services Sunday at 7 p.m. in Grundy Funeral Home Chapel. Rosaley P. Newberry RICHLANDS -- Funeral services for Rosaley Plaster Newberry will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Singleton Funeral Service Chapel in Cedar Bluff. The Revs. Carl Robinson and Otis Musick will officiate. Burial will be in Newberry Family Cemetery at Horton Ridge. Mrs. Newberry, 92, died Friday, May 12, 2000, in a Richlands hospital. She was born in Russell County, a daughter of the late Mark D. and Mary Caroline Richardson Plaster, and was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith. She was the widow of Andrew Newberry. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Junior (Arbutus) McGhee of Richlands, Arizona Morgan of Seaford, Del., Mrs. Edwin (Leona) Campbell of Louisville, Ky., and Ellen Harman of Raven, Va.; a son, Dennis Newberry of Richlands; two sisters, Exie Robinette of Honaker and Gladys Robinette of Swords Creek, Va.; a brother, Andy Plaster of Claypool Hill, Va.; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Newberry was also preceded in death by a daughter, Bertha Newberry; a granddaughter, Mary McGhee; two sisters, Hazel Richardson and Bessie Plaster; and five brothers, Charles Plaster, Henry Plaster, Cecil Plaster, Clarence Plaster and Kenneth Plaster. Pallbearers will be grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Singleton Funeral Service. John M. Payne Jr. ABINGDON -- Funeral services for John Milton "Sonny" Payne Jr. will be conducted Sunday at 8 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel in Abingdon. The Rev. Benny Bowman will officiate. Graveside services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in Knollkreg Memorial Park. Family and friends may assemble at the funeral home Monday at 1:30 p.m. for the 1:45 p.m. procession to the cemetery. Mr. Payne, 70, died Friday, May 12, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Northfork, Va. He had lived in Saltville for eight years before moving to Bristol Virginia in 1960. He was a Protestant and was employed with Piggly Wiggly Stores in Saltville and Glade Spring as a meat cutter. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Driver Payne. Among survivors are several cousins, including a special cousin, Charles "Sol" Payne of Bristol Virginia; special friends Raymond and Clara Zartman of Norfolk, Va.; and caregivers Melvin Smeltzer, Carolyn Routh and Elsie Surber. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Sunday in Farris Funeral Service. Memorial contributions may be sent to the BMA Dialysis Patient Care Fund or to the Washington County Life Saving Crew, 237 Park St., Abingdon, VA 24210 Clyde Davis Rasnake Funeral services for Clyde Davis Rasnake will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Combs Funeral Service Chapel. Elders Darrell Davis, Danny Smith and Larry Blevins will officiate. Burial will be in Taylor Family Cemetery in the Long Hollow section. Mr. Rasnake, 84, of 1137 Anderson St., Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. Pallbearers will be nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Reed's Valley Primitive Baptist Church and Dr. John Sherrill. Combs Funeral Service in Lebanon is in charge of arrangements. Robert Rouse MARION -- Robert Rouse, 74, died Saturday, May 13, 2000, in Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. Isaac H. Shrader CEDAR BLUFF -- Funeral services for Isaac Henry "Hank" Shrader will be conducted Sunday at 1 p.m. in Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands. Dr. James B. Hollenhead will officiate. Burial will be in Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill, Va., with military graveside rites by members of Casey-Shortt VFW Post 9640 and Tazewell County Chapter 31 DAV. Mr. Shrader, former mayor of Cedar Bluff and civic leader in the Richlands area, died Friday, May 12, 2000, at home in the Indian Creek section. He was 78. Pallbearers will be Bill Adams, Clarence Vance, Ed Grimm, Jim Boyd, John R. McCall, Teddy Collins, Don Meadows, Hugh Cooke, Harold Crickmer, Bob Hadock, Ruth Whitt, Yvonne Rutherford, Kemper Bausell, Jerry McPherson and Robert Holmes. Honorary pallbearers will be Rudolph Whitt, Elmer Gene Compton, Gene Nolley, Bob Shepherd, Ralph Davis, Bob Webb, Jim Stilwell, Jack Webb, Rayumond McGlothlin, Bill Herron and Dr. German Iosif. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to a charity of your choice. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Kathleen Vaughan NORTON -- Kathleen Mavis Vaughan, 85, died Friday, May 12, 2000, in American Transitional Rehabilitation Care in Memphis. She was a former resident of Norton. She had lived in Memphis since 1995. She was a member of Norton United Methodist Church and a retired teacher serving in Wise County, Alexandria and Norton school systems. Surviving are a niece, Carol Francisco of Memphis; and three great-nieces. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Norton United Methodist Church. The Rev. Roy LaDuke will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Miss Vaughan was preceded in death by three brothers; and two sisters, Marie Vaughan and Trula Esser. Among survivors are nephew-in-law Jerry Francisco of Memphis. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in Hagy Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Norton United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 76, Norton, VA 24273. Mittie R. Venable Funeral services for Mittie R. Venable will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at the graveside in Sharrett's Cemetery. The Rev. Jimmy Epperson and Dr. Austin Cook will officiate. Mrs. Venable, 92, of Bristol Virginia, died Friday, May 12, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol and the widow of George W. Venable Sr. She was a retired employee of Big Jack Manufacturing Co. with 34 years of service. She was a member of Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church. Surviving are four daughters, Lois Jones, Carolyn Volk, Nancy Flick and Barbara Jackson, all of Bristol Virginia; three sons, George W. Venable Jr., Lynn Allen Venable and Paul J. Venable, all of Bristol Virginia; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Veanble was also preceded in death by a son, Robert E. Venable. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 101 Fountain Place, Suite 1E, Johnson City, TN 37604. John Waverly Warrick Jr. Funeral services for John Waverly Warrick Jr. will be conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Darrell Fletcher and the Revs. Perry Cleek and Stan Anderson will officiate. Entombment will be in Glenwood Mausoleum. Mr. Warrick, 66, of 115 Dover Lane, Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be Darrell Fletcher, Ray Ezzell, Tom Hodge, Don Salyers, Jack McPherson and Howard Harman. Honorary pallbearers will be Chester Schultz, Jim Cross, Glen Massingill, Tom Cooper, Bryan Bogart, Jackie Peters, Richard Lewis and John Williams. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 544, Bristol, VA 24201. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Gene E. Watson RICHLANDS -- Funeral services for Gene E. Watson will be conducted Sunday at 3:30 p.m. in Hurst-Scott Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Carol Ferguson will officiate. Burial will be in Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery in Richlands. Mr. Watson, 65, of 113 Eagle St., died Thursday, May 11, 2000, at home. Pallbearers will be James Marshall, Herbert Marshall, Keith Helton, Tim Helton, Terry Helton, Wayne Lester, George G. Brown and Jerry Hess. Honorary pallbearers will be Tom Haydon, Harold Johnson, Bernard Simmons, Ralph Davis, Harry Carter and Jerry Vance. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association, the Diabetes Foundation or Southwest Virginia Community College. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Marvin W. Wilkerson KINGSPORT -- Funeral services for Marvin W. "Rooster" Wilkerson will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m. in East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel. Gary B. Dykes and the Rev. Kelly Dykes will officiate. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park with full military honors by VFW Post 4933 Boone Dam. Mr. Wilkerson, 62, of 5113 Lone Star Road, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in the Wexford House. Pallbearers will be members of the VFW. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in East Lawn Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to VFW Post 4933 Boone Dam. Maude M. Wimmer ABINGDON -- Funeral services for Maude Pearl Miller Wimmer will be conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. in Calvary Baptist Church in Cedar Bluff by Farris Funeral Service. The Revs. Rick Grinstead and Brian Grinstead will officiate. Burial will be in Green Hills Memory Gardens. Mrs. Wimmer, 87, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Wimmer, Edwin Murphy, Joseph Duncan and nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be Stephanie Murphy, Jan Newberry, Shannon Duncan, nieces, nephews and former students and co-workers. Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. May 15, 2000 Dahmon A. Ball RAVEN, Va. -- Funeral services for Dahmon A. Ball will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in Singleton Funeral Chapel in Cedar Bluff. The Rev. Claudie Throgmartin and Jack Brown will officiate. Burial will be in Greenhills Memory Gardens Cemetery in Claypool Hill, Va. Mr. Ball, 72, died Friday, May 12, 2000, in a Richlands hospital. Pallbearers will be Roy Joe Horne, Bob Ball, John Short, Russell Short, Danny Ball, Gene Ball, Virgil Short and Morrison Short. Honorary pallbearers will be Roy Keenan, Jimmy Thomas, Richard Thomas, Jack Thompson, Todd Harris, Barry Taylor, Chad Taylor, Dennis Taylor, Rick Cox, Denny Long, Dewayne Keen, Jack Zane Thompson, Jerry Rife, Scott McGlothlin, John Martin and Jack Howery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 307 Federal St., Suite 216, Bluefield, WV 24701. Marion P. Bolling Graveside services for Marion Plummer Bolling will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Cemetery by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Benny Bowman will officiate. Mrs. Bolling, 76, of Bristol Virginia, died Saturday, May 13, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be the Rev. George Henderson, the Rev. Randall Shaffer, the Rev. Austin Cook, the Rev. Joel Cook, the Rev. Danny Felty, Bob Saddler, Ray Hopkins and Caleb Hopkins. Honorary pallbearers will be doctors and staff of Bristol Regional Medical Center and nurses and staff at NHC Health Care. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Raymond D. Burris Sr. RURAL RETREAT, Va. -- Raymond Donald Burris Sr., 61, died Sunday, May 14, 2000, at his home. He was born in Wythe County, Va., a son of the late Raymond Gleaves and Virgie Ellen Cornett Burris, and was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, a member of Rural Retreat American Legion Post 229 and Mt. Airy Masonic Lodge 226 AF&AM. Surviving are his wife, Betty L. Burris; a daughter, Christine M. Burris of the home; a son, Raymond D. Burris Jr. of Virginia Beach, Va.; two sisters, Mary Englar of Abingdon, Md., and Linda B. Reardon of Rural Retreat; two brothers, Oscar Burris of Virginia Beach and Homer Burris of Rural Retreat; a grandson; a great-grandson; a step-grandson; two step-granddaughters; three step-great-grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Fairview United Methodist Church by Lindsey Funeral Home. The Revs. Rance Edwards and Gerald Neeley will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military graveside rites by Marion VFW Post 4667. Mr. Burris was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert P. Burris; a sister, Locky May Burris; and a great-great-grandson, Timothy Thompson McCaughrean Jr. Among survivors are daughter-in-law Kathleen Burris of Virginia Beach; brother-in-law Bill Englar of Abingdon, Md.; sisters-in-law Mary Ellen Burris of Virginia Beach and Debbie Burris and Jean Burris, both of Rural Retreat; grandson Timmy McCaughrean and wife Doris of New Jersey; great-grandson Dillon McCaughrean; special friends Bill, Farron, Will and Casey Smith, Don Viars, Buddy Smith and Belle Ayers; a special aunt, Mabel Flanagan; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home, where a Masonic memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. by Mt. Airy Masonic Lodge 226 AF&AM, or friends may call any time at the residence. Memorial contributions may be sent to Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund. Lindsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Daphne Ellis Clark A memorial service for Daphne "Mimi" Ellis Clark will be conducted Monday at 7 p.m. in Central Presbyterian Church by Akard Funeral Home. Dr. Tom Hay will officiate. There will be no burial. Her wish was to be cremated. Mrs. Clark, 70, of Bristol Virginia, died Friday, May 12, 2000, at home. The family will receive friends at 6 p.m. Monday prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Central Presbyterian Church, 301 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Helen L. Dunevant DANVILLE, Va. -- Helen Lewis Dunevant, 81, of 208 Third Ave., died Sunday, May 14, 2000, in Riverside Health Care Center. She was born in Pittsylvania County, a daughter of the late Walter Henry Lewis and Clyde Haraway Lewis, was a housewife and a member of Third Avenue Congregational Christian Church. She was the widow of Fred Evans Dunevant. Surviving are a daughter, Carolyn D. Chapman of Blountville; a son, Lewis A. Dunevant of Marshall, Va.; two sisters, Clara L. Bennett of Brunswick, Ga., and Nancy L. Boswell of Orange Park, Fla.; three brothers, Roy A. Lewis of Burlington, N.C., and Walter H. Lewis Jr. and Charles F. Lewis, both of Providence, N.C.; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Barker Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Freddie Vicks will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel or other times at the residence. Barker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pearl Fannon COEBURN -- Edith Pearl Fannon, 74, died Saturday, May 13, 2000, in Norton Community Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Elgin N. and Dora Jane Baker Buchanan, the widow of J.D. Fannon and was a retired cook from Coeburn High School with 27 years of service. Surviving are four sons, Donald Allen Fannon of Leesburg, Va., Tommy Fannon of Banner, Danny Fannon of Coeburn and Jacky R. Fannon of Big Stone Gap; two daughters, Sue Amos of St. Paul and Kaye Lawson of Coeburn; two brothers, Hubert Buchanan and Ivan Buchanan, both of Coeburn; a sister, Lenor Kiser of Lynch, Ky.; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Estes Funeral Home Chapel. R.L. Crawford will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Gardens in Coeburn. Mrs. Fannon was also preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Richardson; and two brothers, Herschel Buchanan and Delmer Buchanan. Among survivors are daughters-in-law Jennifer Fannon of Leesburg, Georgia Fannon of Banner, Wanda Fannon of Coeburn and Jackie Fannon of Big Stone Gap; and sons-in-law Bill Amos of St. Paul and Jerry Lawson of Coeburn. Visitation will be Monday after 6 p.m. in Estes Funeral Home. Pansy N. Lilly Pansy N. Lilly, 88, of 208 East Road, Bristol, Tenn., died Saturday, May 13, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in McDowell County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Fulton M. and Nora Shamblin Stamper, and had lived most of her life in Cedar Bluff, Va., moving to Bristol Tennessee in 1961. She retired from the Blue Circle Restaurant in 1969 and was a member of West Hills Christian Church. She was the widow of Emory C. Russell and Warren Lilly. Surviving are a daughter, Elizabeth Stacey of Bristol Tennessee; three sons, Emory Clyde Russell of the Philippines, John Russell of Sanford, Fla., and Charles "Bob" Russell of Salem, Va.; three sisters, Cora Williamson of Bristol Virginia, Rosa Winnbarger of Yorktown, Va., and Carrie Wilson of Matthews, Va.; four brothers, Gene Stamper of Grafton, Va., Malcolm Stamper of Hayes, Va., Jack Stamper of Cleveland, Tenn., and David Stamper of Dayton, Ohio; 15 grandchildren; several-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Ministers Gary Knapp and Hugh Hatfield will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Lilly was also preceded in death by two sisters, Hazel Kitts and Kathleen Jones; a brother, Thomas Stamper; and a grandson, Jack Stacey. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to West Hills Christian Church, 116 Elm St., Bristol, TN 37620, or Alzheimer's Association, 207 North Boone St., Suite 1050, Johnson City, TN 37604. Rosaley P. Newberry RICHLANDS -- Funeral services for Rosaley Plaster Newberry will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Singleton Funeral Service Chapel in Cedar Bluff. The Revs. Carl Robinson and Otis Musick will officiate. Burial will be in Newberry Family Cemetery at Horton Ridge. Mrs. Newberry, 92, died Friday, May 12, 2000, in a Richlands hospital. Pallbearers will be grandchildren. Singleton Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. John M. Payne Jr. ABINGDON -- Graveside services for John Milton "Sonny" Payne Jr. will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in Knollkreg Memorial Park. Family and friends may assemble at the funeral home Monday at 1:30 p.m. for the 1:45 p.m. procession to the cemetery. Mr. Payne, 70, died Friday, May 12, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Memorial contributions may be sent to the BMA Dialysis Patient Care Fund or to the Washington County Life Saving Crew, 237 Park St., Abingdon, VA 24210. Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Estel Riffey ABINGDON -- Estel Riffey died Sunday, May 14, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born in Whitetop, Va., had lived in Maryland and Washington, D.C., and worked in steel factories before moving to Abingdon in 1967. He retired from Purolater Courier. He was a Christian and a member of Greendale Chapel. Surviving are his wife, Olive Riffey; a daughter, Debra R. Ireson of Kingsport; a sister, Blanche Payne of Whitetop, Va.; a granddaughter, Sunshine Renee Hall of Abingdon; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 4 p.m. in Whitetop Baptist Church by Farris Funeral Service. The Revs. Jerry Eggers and T.A. Pennington will officiate. Burial will be in Blevins Cemetery. Among survivors are several cousins. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Greendale Chapel in Abingdon. Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Robert Rouse MARION -- Funeral services for Robert Rouse will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Seaver-Brown Chapel. The Revs. Charles DeBord and Jerry Creasy will officiate. Burial will be in Middle Fork Cemetery in Chilhowie. Mr. Rouse, 74, died Saturday, May 13, 2000, in Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport. He was a son of the late Charles and Carrie Rouse and was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are his wife, Irene Rouse; three daughters, Pamela R. Miller of Elizabethton and Carolyn R. Eller and Barbara R. Miller, both of Marion; three sons, Dennis Rouse of Galax, Va., and Bobby Rouse and Larry Rouse, both 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, Va., and Leon Rouse of Atkins, Va.; 16 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Rouse was also preceded in death by a brother, Ernest Rouse. Among survivors are sons-in-law Jerry Miller of Elizabethton and Cecil Eller of Marion; daughters-in-law Anne Rouse of Galax and Joanne Rouse and Pearl Rouse, both of Marion. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday in Seaver-Brown Chapel. Margaret Naomi Shular Margaret Naomi Shular, 77, of Bristol Tennessee, died Saturday, May 13, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Blowing Rock, N.C., a daughter of Florence Moody Jenkins of Bristol Tennessee and the late Bertie K. Jenkins, and had spent most of her life in the Bristol area. She was retired from the /{Bristol Herald Courier/}. Surviving, besides her mother, are a daughter, Linda Warner of Knoxville; a sister, Irene Baker of Bristol Tennessee; a brother, Dean B. Jenkins of North Canton, Ohio; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Glenwood Cemetery by Akard Funeral Home. The Rev. Tony Trunnell will officiate. Among survivors are son-in-law Fred Warner of Knoxville; grandchildren Lynn Dadisman of Atlanta, Charles Ballew and wife Cathy of Marion, Ark., and Ellen Bennett and husband Steve of Encinitas, Calif.; great-grandchildren Shane Montgomery of Lenexa, Kan., Alec Dadisman and Logan Dadisman, both of Atlanta, Kristen Ballew of Marion, Ark., and Matthew Bennett and Hayley Bennett, both of Encinitas. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday in Akard Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Calvary Baptist Church, 1505 Broad St., Bristol, TN 37620. Kathleen Vaughan NORTON -- Funeral services for Kathleen Mavis Vaughan will be conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Norton United Methodist Church. The Rev. Roy LaDuke will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Miss Vaughan, 85, died Friday, May 12, 2000, in American Transitional Rehabilitation Care in Memphis. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in Hagy Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Norton United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 76, Norton, VA 24273. Mittie R. Venable Funeral services for Mittie R. Venable will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at the graveside in Sharrett's Cemetery. The Rev. Jimmy Epperson and Dr. Austin Cook will officiate. Mrs. Venable, 92, of Bristol Virginia, died Friday, May 12, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 101 Fountain Place, Suite 1E, Johnson City, TN 37604. Marvin W. Wilkerson KINGSPORT -- Funeral services for Marvin W. "Rooster" Wilkerson will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m. in East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel. Gary B. Dykes and the Rev. Kelly Dykes will officiate. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park with full military honors by VFW Post 4933, Boone Dam. Mr. Wilkerson, 62, of 5113 Lone Star Road, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in the Wexford House. Pallbearers will be members of the VFW. Memorial contributions may be sent to VFW Post 4933, Boone Dam. East Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Bristol, VA - May 11 - 15, 2000 Obituaries: BRISTOL HERALD COURIER Uploaded to the USGenWeb Archives with permission from the Bristol Herald Courier http://www.bristolnews.com ************************************************************************ USGENWEB ARCHIVES NOTICE: These electronic pages may NOT be reproduced in any format for profit or presentation by any other organization or persons. Persons or organizations desiring to use this material, must obtain the written consent of the contributor, or the legal representative of the submitter, and contact the listed USGenWeb archivist with proof of this consent. The submitter has given permission to the USGenWeb Archives to store the file permanently for free access. http://www.usgwarchives.net *********************************************************************** May 11, 2000 Joseph Bruzzo MARION -- Joseph Bruzzo, 68, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000, in Smyth County Community Hospital. He was born in New York, a son of the late John Harry and Ethel Louise Bruzzo, and had lived most of his life there. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran, a lifelong member of Lynbrook, N.Y., Fire Department and a member of Richmond Hill Moose Lodge 14 in Queens, N.Y. Surviving are his wife, Lillian Lucille Bruzzo; three sons, Dr. Peter Bruzzo of Marion, and Jeffrey Thomas Bruzzo and John Harry Bruzzo, both of Valley Stream, N.Y.; a sister, Louise Kunkel of Odessa, Texas; six grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted Monday in Lynbrook. Burial will be in Rockville Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday in Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to First United Methodist Church, 115 South Church St., Marion, VA 24354. Bradley's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Geraldine D. Buckery Funeral services for Geraldine "Geri" Buckery will be conducted Thursday at noon in the chapel of Robinson Mortuary. The Rev. Leroy Henry and Dr. Willis A. Johnson will officiate. The body will be in the chapel one hour before services. Burial will be in High Point Cemetery in Abingdon. Mrs. Buckery, of E-3, 837 Portsmouth Ave., Bristol, Va., died Friday, May 5, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be United Methodist men. Robinson Mortuary of Bristol is in charge of arrangements. James E. Cornell BIG STONE GAP -- Funeral services for James Earnest Cornell will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Trinity United Methodist Church by Gilliam Funeral Home. Ronnie Mutter, Joe Berta and Greg Townsend, ministers, will officiate. Burial will be in Powell Valley Memorial Gardens. Mr. Cornell, 72, formerly of Boone, N.C., died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in Wellmont-Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap. He had lived in Big Stone Gap for the past seven years, was a son of Mary Cornell of Boone and a member of Three Forks Baptist Church in Vilas, N.C. He was employed with Kincaid Furniture Factory in Boone. Surviving, besides his mother, are his wife, Ann Cornell; four sons, Benny Joe Cornell of Big Stone Gap, Robert Cornell of Deep Gap, N.C., Wayne Cornell of Texas and Roy Cornell of Lenoir, N.C.; a daughter, Linda Shoemake of Hudson, N.C.; a stepdaughter, Kay Miller; three brothers, Doc Cornell, Jerry Cornell and Herbert Cornell, all of Vilas, N.C.; three sisters, Faye Greer and Margaret Hodges, both of Boone, and Diane Pressnell of Vilas; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Cornell was also preceded in death by two sons, Dean and Steve Cornell; and a sister, Verlee Cornell. Pallbearers will be Chief Donnie Seymour, Assistant Chief Paul Mcmahan, Training Officer Benny Joe Cornell, volunteer firefighters Greg Fallon and Robert Lee Watson Jr. and other Valley Volunteer Fire Department members. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Thursday in Gilliam Funeral Home. Lynda M. Dickens BLOUNTVILLE -- Funeral services for Lynda Mumpower Dickens will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in First Baptist Church in Blountville by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home in Bristol Tennessee. The Rev. Clay Austin will officiate. Burial will be in Tri-City Memory Gardens. Mrs. Dickens, 53, of 421 Knob View Road, died Monday, May 8, 2000, at home. Pallbearers will be David Chambers, Leon Caudell, Wayne Ausmus, Lawrence Buchanan, Roger McAmis, Steve Morelock, Mike Stoots and David Guffey. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Bristol Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Edna Fuller CLINTWOOD -- Funeral services for Edna "Kitty" Fuller will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. in Clintwood Baptist Church by Mullins Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Kendrick will officiate. Burial will be in Temple Hill Memorial Park Cemetery in Castlewood. Mrs. Fuller, 84, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in Dickenson County Medical Center. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Clintwood Baptist Church. Mullins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Louise H. Gillenwater KINGSPORT -- Graveside services for Louise Harlon Gillenwater will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in East Lawn Memorial Park. Mrs. Gillenwater, 78, of 225 Thomas St., died Monday, May 8, 2000, in Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center. Pallbearers will be friends of the family. Carter-Trent Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Hazel Hart GRAY, Tenn. -- Hazel Campbell Hart, of 200 Lake Meadow Drive, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000, in Johnson City Medical Center. She was a daughter of the late Hiram and Mannie Campbell and a member of Bethel Presbyterian Church. Surviving are her husband, Robert C. Hart; two daughters, Janet Hart of Norris, Tenn., and Julie Taylor of Durango, Colo; three sons, John Hart of Johnson City, James Hart of Nashville and Joel Hart of Bristol Virginia; a sister, Ruth Ann Sparks of Mechanicsville, Va.; a brother, Joe Howard Campbell of Titusville, Fla; and eight grandchildren. Private family entombment services will be conducted at Oak Hill Cemetery. Gary Bennett, minister, will officiate. Mrs. Hart was also preceded in death by a brother, Harold Campbell. Among survivors are sons-in-law Tony Powers of Norris and Michael Taylor of Durango; daughters-in-law Patsy Meredith of Johnson City, Linda Hart of Nashville and Leslie Hart of Bristol Virginia; and sisters-in-law, Doris Campbell of Titusville, Ruth Hart and Karen Hart, both of Piney Flats. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Friday in Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown, and friends are welcome at the residence. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association or the organization of the donor's choice. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Joanne Hensley NORTON -- Funeral services for Joanne Hensley will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. in Hagy Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Lincoln Varney, Larry Coeburn and Earl Plemmons will officiate. Burial will be in Laurel Grove Cemetery. Mrs. Hensley, 61, of Hoot Owl Hollow Road, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at home. Hagy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Eula S. Hudson Funeral services for Eula S. Hudson will be conducted Thursday at 10 a.m. at the graveside in Mountain View Cemetery. The Rev. Jane Nelson will officiate. Mrs. Hudson, of Chester Square, Bristol Virginia, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in Cambridge House. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. James D. Johnson James D. Johnson died Wednesday, May 10, 2000, in Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center. He was a son of the late Sim and Mary Ball Johnson of Cleveland, Va., and a lifelong resident of Cleveland, Abingdon and Bristol. He retired from Valleydale Packers and was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II, serving aboard the USS Boise in the South Pacific. Surviving are his wife, Juanita Bryant Johnson; two daughters, Mrs. Mickey (Sue J.) Deel of Fredericksburg, Va., and Linda J. Barber of Johnson City; two sons, Darrell Gray Johnson of Charleston, S.C., and James David Johnson of Abingdon; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Howard Robinson and Roger Ball will officiate. Graveside services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery with military honors by DAV Chapter 40. Among survivors are grandchildren, Phillip Moser, Todd Moser, Lorrie Johnson, Misty Johnson, Reggie Johnson, Jennifer Baxsley, Stephanie Ochorice and Nathan Cordell; great-grandchildren Samantha A. Moser and Presley Baxley; and his former wife, Hope Parrott Johnson of Morattico, Va. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7;45 p.m. prior to the service Friday in Weaver Funeral Home. Hattie Mae Jones JEWELL RIDGE, Va. -- Hattie Mae Jones, 43, of Route 1, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in a Charlottesville hospital. Surviving is her husband, Jeffrey Darrell Jones. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands. Margaret H. Maiden MEMPHIS -- Graveside services for Margaret Hawthorne Maiden will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Baptist Cemetery in Abingdon. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Friday for the 10:40 a.m. procession to the cemetery. Mrs. Maiden, 86, died Monday, May 8, 2000, in Baptist East Hospital in Memphis. There will be no visitation in Farris Funeral Service. Memorial contributions may be sent to King College, 1350 King College Road, Bristol, TN 37620, or to Emory & Henry College, 30461 Garmand Drive, Emory, VA 24327. Helen E. O'Dell Funeral services for Helen E. O'Dell will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Woodlawn Baptist Church by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Steve Playl will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. O'Dell, 77, of 111 Lark St., Bristol, Tenn., died Monday, May 8, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. Pallbearers will be nephews and friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Woodlawn Baptist Church Piano Fund. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mabel M. Stanley Parson DAMASCUS -- Funeral services for Mabel M. Stanley Parson will be conducted Friday at 3 p.m. at the graveside in Wright's Chapel Cemetery. The Rev. Bill Hawkins will officiate. Mrs. Parson, 81, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was born in McDowell County, W.Va., and had lived in Washington County, Va., most of her life. She was the widow of Jessee C. Parson. Surviving are eight daughters, Pansy Townsend of Vale, N.C., Linda Rhudy and Jane Trent, both of Damascus, Brenda Gentry of Conley Springs, N.C., Kathy Parson of Granite Falls, N.C., Coleen Graham of Glade Spring, Rita Fain of Konnarock, Va., and Sue Parson of Saltville; a son, Mack Parson of Abingdon; 39 grandchildren; 54 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Parson was also preceded in death by two daughters, P. Joyce Widener and Janice Parson; a son, Frank Parson, a granddaughter, Crystal Graham; and a great-grandson, Anthony Surber. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday in Johnson Funeral Home. Clayton C. Rush JOHNSON CITY -- Clayton C. Rush, 52, of 117 Forest Hill Drive, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in Johnson City Medical Center. He was born in Washington County, Va., a son of the late Andy and Ollie Graybeal Rush, and had lived in Johnson City since 1960. He was the former owner of Rush Landscaping and was a Baptist. Surviving are a son, Jonathan T. Rush of Johnson City; two brothers, Gene Rush of Mendota, Va., and Elmer Rush of Johnson City; five sisters, Glenna Gentry of Bristol Tennessee, Carolyn Fletcher of Johnson City and Mary Torbett, Sharon Sexton and Phyllis Carr, all of Jonesborough, Tenn.; three granddaughters; nine nieces; and five nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Morris-Baker South Chapel. The Revs. Paul Gentry, Lenny Smith and Herbert Bailey will officiate. Burial will be in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Michael Fletcher, Mike Little, Randy Rush, James Feathers, Wayne Gentry, Larry Gentry and Tommy Blair. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday in Morris-Baker Funeral Home. Mary R. Shomaker CASTLEWOOD -- Mary R. Shomaker, 79, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000, in Russell County Medical Center in Lebanon. She was born in Castlewood, a daughter of the late Cowan and Alba Margaret Evans Riner, and was the widow of Robert H. Shomaker. She was of the Methodist faith and an employee of the Village Motel and Restaurant for 31 years. Surviving are a daughter, Jane Glovier of Cleveland, Va.; a sister, Frances Kiser of Castlewood; three grandchildren, Dawn Figueiras, Martha Combs and Amanda Wyrick; three great-grandchildren, Brantley Wyrick and Marcus and Nathan Combs; and a nephew. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 8 p.m. in Castlewood Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Ernest Jessee will officiate. Graveside services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in Temple Hill Memorial Park. The funeral procession will leave at 9:30 a.m. for the cemetery. Among survivors is nephew Gail Kiser. Pallbearers will be Jorge Figueiras, Allen Combs, Ronnie Wyrick, Gail Kiser, Ben Kiser, Robert Lee and Eugene Collins. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel or any time at the home of Jane Glovier in Cleveland. Castlewood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Edna L. Spoone Edna L. Spoone, 85, of 100 Hilltop Drive, Bristol, Va., died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at her home. She was born in Washington County, Va., a daughter of the late James and Hattie Rhea Lunsford, was a homemaker and a member of Shiloh Free Will Baptist Church. She was the widow of Bate M. Spoone. Surviving are a daughter, Wanda R. Heath of Bristol Virginia; a son, Glen Spoone of Bristol Tennessee; three sisters, Leona Blaylock and Beulah Hartsock, both of Bristol Virginia, and Novella Quillen of Johnson City; a brother, Robert Lunsford of Baltimore; three grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. at the graveside in Forest Hills Memory Gardens by Blevins Funeral Home. The Rev. Walter L. Statzer will officiate. Among survivors are grandchildren, Glenna Hudson, Kathy Tiberi and Lisa Lambert. Honorary pallbearers will be William Nudson, Peter Tiberi, Shannon Lambert, Harvey Rector, Frank Smith, Earl Livingston, George Roark, Martha Evans, Ruby Glover, Ken Miller, Kelly Ferguson, Dr. Mann, Dr. Nairn, Herschel DeBord, Randall Brooks, Phil Blaylock and Ricky Rector. There will be no viewing or visitation at the funeral home. The family will receive friends following the funeral service Friday at the residence. Blevins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Henry Herman Street ROWE, Va. -- Henry Herman Street, 79, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in a Richlands hospital. He was born in Buchanan County, Va., a son of the late Grover C. and Mary A. Blankenship Street, and had lived in the Rowe area most of his life. He attended Rowe Free Pentecostal Holiness Church at Rowe. He was a coal miner for 42 years, employed with Jewell Ridge Coal Corp., and was a member of the UMWA Local 7327. He was the widower of Ora Belle Blankenship Street. Surviving are two daughters, Loretta Martin of Richlands and Roberta Robinson of Lebanon; five sons, Larry W. Street of Rowe, Hershel J. Street of Oakwood, Va., Kenneth C. Street of Davenport, Va., Troy D. Street of Vansant, Va. and Tracy L. Street of the home; a sister, Ethel Street of Richlands; a brother, Hensley Street of Rogersville, Tenn.; 12 grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in Rowe Free Pentecostal Holiness Church at Rowe by Honaker Funeral Home. The Revs. Ancil Childress, Randy Webb and Buddy Herald will officiate. Burial will be in Street Cemetery at Rowe. Mr. Street was also preceded in death by three infant children; a grandson; four brothers; and two sisters. Among survivors are daughters-in-law Becky Street, Sandy Street and Patty Street; sons-in-law Eugene Robinson and Steve Martin; and a host of friends and family. Pallbearers will be nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday at the church. Honaker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Shirley Joan Sutherland KNOXVILLE -- Shirley Joan Sutherland, 65, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000. She was retired from Jim Robbins Co. in Troy, Mich. Surviving are a daughter, Donita Jo Scott; three sisters, Jeri Morgan, Phyllis Magdzires and Hennrietta Counts; a brother, Noel Counts; two nieces; and two nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 4 p.m. in West Park Baptist Church, 8833 Middlebrook Pike, Knoxville, Tenn., by Rose Mortuary Mann Heritgate Chapel. Pastor John Grindell will officiate. Among survivors are son-in-law Bryan Scott; sister-in-law Brenda Counts; nieces Mary Brown and Christy Counts; and nephews Richard Morgan and Dan Jennings. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday in Rose Mortuary Mann Heritage Chapel. Carl Thomas HONAKER -- Funeral services for Carl "Jargo" Thomas will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in Honaker Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Clyde Lambert and Rick Thompson will officiate. Burial will be in Russell Memorial Cemetery in Lebanon. Mr. Thomas, 74, of the Big A Mountain section, died Monday, May 8, 2000, in Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Honaker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Carrie Tolliver PRINCETON, W.Va. -- Carrie Tolliver, 81, of the Glenwood Park Retirement Community, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at the Retirement Village at Glenwood Park. She was born in Northfork, a daughter of the late William and Elizabeth Sexton Privett, was a homemaker and was of the Protestant faith. She was the widow of Dennie Tolliver. Surviving are a daughter, Linda Sue Bowling of Glenwood Park; a son, William Lee Tolliver of Springfield, Va.; five sisters, Ruby Noonkester of Bel Air, Md., Hazel Catron of Pierpoint, Bessie Brown of Piney Creek, N.C., Alice Powers of Marion and Virgie Privett of Maben; a brother, Roby Privett of Troutdale, Va.; nine grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Funeral services and burial will be held Friday in Princeton. Information courtesy of Bradley's Funeral Home in Marion. Carlie Opha Willis Sr. BLUFF CITY -- Funeral services for Carlie Opha Willis Sr. will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in First Freewill Baptist Church, Bristol Virginia by Weaver Funeral Home. The Revs. Darrell Pickle, Ralph Flanary and Noah Holbrook will officiate. Burial will be in Weaver Cemetery. Mr. Willis, 81, of 1302 Dry Branch Road, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be Dwayne Taylor, Darrell Taylor, Mike Willis, Larry Willis, Jimmy Harkleroad Jr., Mark Lane, Steve Lane and Brian McCracken. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Steve Hanor, medical workers of Bristol Medical Associates, fourth floor nursing staff of Bristol Regional Medical Center and Men's Organization of First Freewill Baptist Church. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Willie Willis HAYSI -- Funeral services for Willie "Bill" Willis will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. in Haysi Funeral Home. The Revs. Danny Sluss and Finis Hill will officiate. Burial will be in Patton Willis Cemetery, Route 1, Haysi. Mr. Willis, 90, of Route l, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in Heritage Hall Health Care in Clintwood. Pallbearers will be Ermel Owens, Bob Fleming, Scottie Mullins, Ian Fleming, Brandon Bartley and Fred Turner. Haysi Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. May 12, 2000 Maxie Julie Dotson ABINGDON -- Maxie Julie Dotson, 89, formerly of Coeburn, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000, in Saint Mary's Hospital in Norton. Before her retirement, she was manager of Forest Hills Apartment Complex in Falls Church, Va. She was of the Baptist faith and the widow of Erwin Dotson. Surviving are a son, Vaughn Dotson of Coeburn; six daughters, Faye Quesenberry of Lebanon, Marie Wilson of Ohio, June Mullins of George's Fork, Va., Joann Buchanan and Fredia Hartsock, both of Bristol Virginia, and Kathie Scott of Front Royal, Va.; a sister, Maude Moore of Coeburn; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel in Abingdon. The Rev. Paul Price will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Mrs. Dotson was also preceded in death by a son, Beecher Dotson. Pallbearers will be grandsons. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Farris Funeral Service. Georgina S. Edwards WAUCHULA, Fla. -- Georgina Sophia Edwards, 84, died Sunday, May 7, 2000, in Florida Hospital-Wauchula. She was born in Dickenson County, a daughter of the late James and Marilda Gaddy Phillips. She lived in Madison Heights, Mich., until she moved to Wauchula in 1974. She was the widow of Cecil Edwards. Surviving are a granddaughter, Robin Belcher of Haysi; two great-granddaughters; and a great-great-grandson. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Haysi Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Yates-Edwards Cemetery on Caney Ridge. Mrs. Edwards was also preceded in death by a son, Jimmy Ray Edwards. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Haysi Funeral Home. Emily G. Ervin GATE CITY -- Emily G. Ervin, 96, formerly of Route 1, Manville Community, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000, in Wexford House in Kingsport. She was born in Scott County, a daughter of the late Marcus L. "Doc" Gilliam and Sally Pendleton Gilliam. She was a homemaker and a member of Alley's Chapel United Methodist Church. She was the widow of Warner Ervin. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Herman (Jean) Davis and Mrs. Lekah (Sue) Miller, both of Kingsport; three sons, Bernie M. Ervin and William A. Ervin, both of Weber City, Va., and Kenny W. Ervin of Wytheville; two sisters, Polly McConnell and Mobie Lane, both of Kingsport; nine grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 8 p.m. in Scott County Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Claude Lane, Raymond Amos and Bob Cloud will officiate. Music will be by Gilliam Quartet with piano by Tyrrah Boy. Burial will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Ervin Family Cemetery in Manville, Va. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be friends and relatives. Scott County Funeral Home in Weber City is in charge of arrangements. Charles E. Ford Sr. BLOUNTVILLE -- Charles E. "Charlie" Ford Sr., 63, of 250 Rhea Ave. died Wednesday, May 10, 2000. He was born in Blountville, a son of the late E.L. "Lige" Ford Sr. and Virgie Leona Bullis Ford. He was a retired mail carrier and a member of Liberty Baptist Church in Bristol, where he had been a deacon for several years. Surviving are his wife of 43 years, Wanda Cox Ford; two daughters, Kay Ford of Blountville and Lori Ford of the home; two sons, Charles E. Ford Jr. of Overland Park, Kan. and Kenneth G. Ford of Kingsport; two sisters, Leona Bethany of Gaston, N.C., Eva June Bethany of Blountville; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 8 p.m. in East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel in Kingsport. Dr. Stan Anderson will officiate. Graveside services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Ford was also preceded in death by two brothers; and three sisters. Among survivors are daughter Lori Ford's fiance, Lee Sullivan; brother-in-law Bill Good of Kingsport; and grandchildren Christina, David and John. Mr. Ford had perfect attendance in Sunday School for over 22 years. Pallbearers will be Elijah Bethany, Phil Branson, John Kelsey, Roger Bowers, Randy McAmis, Denny Ford, Donnie Ford and Danny Ford. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in East Lawn Funeral Home. Edna Fuller CLINTWOOD -- Funeral services for Edna "Kitty" Fuller will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. in Clintwood Baptist Church by Mullins Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Kendrick will officiate. Burial will be in Temple Hill Memorial Park Cemetery in Castlewood. Mrs. Fuller, 84, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in Dickenson County Medical Center. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Clintwood Baptist Church. Mullins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Emory R. Gilbert WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Funeral services for Emory Ralph Gilbert were conducted Thursday, May 4, 2000, at 1 p.m. in Combs Funeral Service in Lebanon. The Rev. Orbie Porter officiated. Burial was in Russell Memorial Cemetery in Lebanon, Va. Mr. Gilbert, 76, of 3851 N. River Road, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in St. Elizabeth Hospital in Lafayette. He was born in Castlewood, Va., a son of the late Vince Gilbert and Lou Johnson Gilbert. He moved to Rensselaer, Ind., from Castlewood in 1956. He lived at the Indiana Veterans Home in West Lafayette since 1997. He was raised in Castlewood and attended Bakers Ridge and Grassy Creek schools. He worked as a truck driver with Whiteco Industries of Merrillville, Ind., from 1964-87. He worked at Babcock Stone Quarry in Rensselaer for nine years. While living in Virginia, he was a farmer. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II with Company C of the 20th Infantry from 1944-46. He was a former member of the Odd Fellows Lodge in Castlewood. Surviving are his wife, Goldie Myree Austin Gilbert; a son, Arnold J. Gilbert of Remington, Ind.; two daughters, Louella Fellmy of Valparaiso, Ind., and Mrs. James A. (Dorothy) Lefler of Mooresville, Ind.; two brothers, Roy Gilbert of Ellenton, Fla., and John Gilbert of Rensselaer; two sisters, Ruby E. Waldon of Rensselaer and Mary Ellen Johnson of Castlewood; four granddaughters; a grandson; six great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Gilbert was also preceded in death by two sisters; and two brothers. Among survivors are daughter-in-law Diane Gilbert of Remington; granddaughters Lisa Althoff, Kim Gilbert, Alicia DeHaven and Laura Baker; and grandson Scott Gilbert. The family received friends from 3 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in Jackson Funeral Chapel in Rensselaer. Visitation was conducted from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, May 4, 2000, in Combs Funeral Service in Lebanon. Memorial contributions may be sent to The Paralyzed Veterans of America. Jackson Funeral Chapel in Rensselaer and Combs Funeral Service in Lebanon were in charge of arrangements. Hazel Hart GRAY, Tenn. -- Private family entombment services for Hazel Campell Hart will be conducted at Oak Hill Cemetery. The Rev. Gary Bennett will officiate. Mrs. Hart, of 200 Lake Meadow Drive, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000, in Johnson City Medical Center. Among survivors is daughter-in-law Patsy Meridith of Johnson City. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown, and friends are welcome at the residence. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 985, Kingsport, TN 37662, Kevin N. Earnest Childcare Scholarship Foundation, 4316 Orebank Road, Kingsport, TN 37664 or a charity of the donor's choice. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Gip Long Hess TAZEWELL, Va. -- Gip Long Hess, 81, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Maple Grove Health Care Center. He had lived in Tazewell and Russell counties all of his life and was a tenant farmer. He attended several churches in Russell and Tazewell counties. Surviving are five children; several grandchildren; and several great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 8 p.m. in Lebanon Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Tommy Benton and Isiah Hess will officiate. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday in Lebanon Funeral Home. James D. Johnson Funeral services for James D. Johnson will be conducted Friday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Howard Robinson and Roger Ball will officiate. Graveside services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery with military honors by DAV Chapter 40. Mr. Johnson, 75, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000, in Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center. Pallbearers will be Mark Fleenor, Jay Vanover, Larry Akers, Phillip Moser, Reggie Johnson and Don Puckett. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m., prior to the service Friday in Weaver Funeral Home. Charles O. Joyner KODAK, Tenn. -- Charles O. Joyner, 32, formerly of Bristol, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a son of Oliver G. Joyner of South Daytona, Fla. Surviving, besides his father, are a daughter, Charley Olivia Joyner of Bristol Virginia; two brothers, Oliver Joyner Jr. and Richard Joyner, both of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; four sisters, Beckie J. Hicks of Murfreesboro, Tenn., Sharon S. Johnson of Colorado Springs, Colo., Louise Joyner of Sevierville, Tenn., and Kathy Leikauf of Fort Lauderdale; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. William E. Hicks-Caskey will officiate. Graveside services will be Monday at 1 p.m. in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens, Pigeon Forge, Tenn. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Akard Funeral Home. Janie Kirby Lawson CHILHOWIE -- Janie Kirby Lawson, 60, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, at home. Surviving are her husband, Robert L. Lawson; four sons, James Lee Kirby and Patrick Kirby, both of Marion, William L. Kirby of Holiday, Fla., and Jeffrey Wayne Jackson of Chilhowie; three brothers, James Franklin Kirby of Marion, Charles Kirby of Speedwell, Va., and Giles Kirby of Rich Valley, Va.; a granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Barnett's Marion Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Tom Hinkle will officiate. Burial will be in Wassum Cemetery. Among survivors are daughter-in-law Dana Jackson of Chilhowie; and granddaughter Kianna S. Jackson. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Barnett's Marion Funeral Home. Margaret H. Maiden MEMPHIS -- Graveside services for Margaret Hawthorne Maiden will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Baptist Cemetery in Abingdon. Dr. Steven Pollard will officiate. Family and friends are asked to assemble at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Friday for the 10:40 a.m. procession to the cemetery. Mrs. Maiden, 86, died Monday, May 8, 2000, in Baptist East Hospital in Memphis. Honorary pallbearers will be Douglas W. Maiden, Wiley H. Maiden, John Lemoine, Christopher Maiden, V.D. Kendrick, Don Coulthard, Russell Owens and Joey White. There will be no visitation in Farris Funeral Service. Memorial contributions may be sent to King College, 1350 King College Road, Bristol, TN 37620, or to Emory & Henry College, 30461 Garmand Drive, Emory, VA 24327. Mabel M. Stanley Parson DAMASCUS -- Funeral services for Mabel M. Stanley Parson will be conducted Friday at 3 p.m. at the graveside in Wright's Chapel Cemetery. The Rev. Bill Hawkins will officiate. Mrs. Parson, 81, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Johnson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mary R. Shomaker CASTLEWOOD -- Funeral services for Mary R. Shomaker will be conducted Friday at 8 p.m. in Castlewood Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Ernest Jessee will officiate. Graveside services will be Saturday at 10 a.m. in Temple Hill Memorial Park. The funeral procession will leave for the cemetery at 9:30 a.m. Mrs. Shomaker, 79, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000, in Russell County Medical Center in Lebanon. Pallbearers will be Jorge Figueiras, Allen Combs, Ronnie Wyrick, Gail Kiser, Ben Kiser, Robert Lee and Eugene Collins. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel or any time at the home of Jane Glovier in Cleveland, Va. Castlewood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Lois Frye Smith SALTVILLE -- Lois Frye Smith, 65, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion. Surviving are her husband, Charles W. Smith; two sons, Charlie Smith of Saltville and Joe Frye of Meadowview, Va.; a daughter, Dodie Frye of Marion; three brothers, Harry L. Frye, Reynolds Popie Frye and Ralph A. Frye, all of Saltville; and four grandchildren. Among survivors are daughters-in-law Linda Frye and Angel Smith; and grandchildren Joey Frye, Shana Rector, Colten Smith and Shane Smith. Funeral arrangements will be announced by D.R. Henderson Funeral Home. Edna L. Spoone Funeral services for Edna L. Spoone will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. at the graveside in Forest Hills Memory Gardens by Blevins Funeral Home. The Rev. Walter L. Statzer will officiate. Mrs. Spoone, 85, of 100 Hilltop Drive, Bristol, Va., died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, at home. She was the widow of Bate M. Spoone. Honorary pallbearers will be William Nudson, Peter Tiberi, Shannon Lambert, Harvey Rector, Frank Smith, Earl Livingston, George Roark, Martha Evans, Ruby Glover, Ken Miller, Kelly Ferguson, Dr. Mann, Dr. Nairn, Herschel DeBord, Randall Brooks, Phil Blaylock and Ricky Rector. There will be no viewing or visitation at the funeral home. The family will receive friends following the funeral service Friday at the residence. Blevins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Elizabeth Stephens WISE -- Elizabeth Stephens died Wednesday, May 10, 2000, in Heritage Hall Healthcare in Big Stone Gap. She was a daughter of the late Fitzhugh and Amanda Williams Stephens. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Wise, where she served as organist for many years. She was a retired music instructor, teaching piano and organ lessons for many years. Surviving are a niece, Helen Sydney D. Whitaker of Sevierville, Tenn.; three nephews, Robert Dorton of Cookeville, Tenn., Tom Dorton of Gastonia, N.C., and Don Stephens of Wise; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in Trinity United Methodist Church in Wise. The Rev. Ron Adams will officiate. Burial will be in Wise Cemetery in Wise. Mrs. Stephens was also preceded in death by a brother, "Fitz" Stephens; a sister, Lola Mae S. Dorton; and a niece, Billie Beth D. Mullins. Among survivors are many friends and past students. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the time of service at 2 p.m. Saturday in the church. Sturgill Funeral Home in Wise is in charge of arrangements. Maggie Stewart ABINGDON -- Maggie Stewart, 78, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was a lifelong resident of Washington County and was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are a son, Roby Stewart of Abingdon; a daughter Peggy Jones of Abingdon; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 4 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel. The Revs. Jason Nunley and Robert Tolar Jr. will officiate. Music will be by Ronnie Johnson. Burial will be in Mountain View Methodist Church Cemetery, Route 75, Abingdon. Among survivors are daughter-in-law Sue Stewart of Abingdon and son-in-law Butch Jones of Abingdon. Pallbearers will be Dave Jones, Matthew Jones, Walter Murray, Kim Murray, Ernest Murray and Buford Patrick. Honorary pallbearer will be Ronnie Johnson. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Farris Funeral Service. Memorial contributions may be sent to Washington County Life Saving Crew, 237 Park St., Abingdon, VA 24210. Henry Herman Street ROWE, Va. -- Funeral services for Henry Herman Street will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in Rowe Free Pentecostal Holiness Church by Honaker Funeral Home. The Revs. Ancil Childress, Randy Webb and Buddy Herald will officiate. Burial will be in Street Cemetery in Rowe. Mr. Street, 79, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in a Richlands hospital. Pallbearers will be nephews. Honaker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. John Waverly Warrick Jr. John Waverly Warrick Jr., 66, of 115 Dover Lane, Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Weaver Funeral Home. Maude M. Wimmer ABINGDON -- Maude Pearl Miller Wimmer, 87, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Farris Funeral Service. May 13, 2000 Sarah T. Adkins FORT WALTON BEACH, FLA. -- Sarah T. Adkins, 39, died Friday, April 28, 2000, at home. She was born in Virginia, a daughter of Lourene "Joey" Goedert of Fort Walton Beach and the late James Robert "Bob" Tomilinson. She had lived all her life in the Fort Walton Beach area, where she was a member of the Church of God. Surviving, besides her mother, are two sons, James Adkins of Fort Walton Beach and Jonathan Adkins of Scott Depot, W.Va.; her stepfather, Jack Goedert of Fort Walton Beach; a brother, Robert Tomlinson of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and two nephews. Funeral services were held Monday in Mary Esther Church of God. Burial was in Beal Memorial Cemetery (Florida). Mrs. Adkins was also preceded in death by grandparents, Charlie and Velma Scott of Meadowview and Bert and Pauline "Polly" Tomlinson Maiden of Abingdon. Among survivors are sister-in-law Denise Tomlinson of Fort Lauderdale; and nephews Scott and Ryan Tomlinson, both of Fort Lauderdale. Mrs. Adkins' father and mother grew up in the Abingdon area and moved to Florida in 1961. She was a devout christian. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 4 Jackson St., Northeast, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548. Condolences may be sent to Joey Goedert, Sarah's mother, at 107 Jamestown Ave., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547. McLaughlin Mortuary of Fort Walton Beach was in charge of arrangements. Flossie J. Anderson MARION -- Flossie Jones Anderson, 81, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Francis Marion Manor. She was born in the Laurel Springs community of Smyth County, Va., a daughter of the late John Rush and Hattie Ann Long Jones. She was the widow of John Mahlon Anderson Sr. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star Mary Washington Chapter. Surviving are a son, John M. Anderson of Mauldin, S.C; a daughter, Brenda C. Gwyn of Marion; a brother, George W. Jones of Marion; six grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; four step-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be conducted Monday at 10 a.m. in Roselawn Cemetery by Barnett Funeral Home. The Rev. Buddy Miller will officiate. Mrs. Anderson was also preceded in death by seven brothers, Cebert Jones, Estil Jones, Albert Jones, Fred Jones, Gene Jones, Ernest Jones and John Jones; and a sister, Sarah Alice Berry. Among survivors are daughter-in-law Judith F. Anderson of Mauldin; son-in-law Clayborne B. Gwyn of Marion; grandchildren Robin Prescott, Rand Copeland, Beth Anderson, Todd Copeland, Kay Melba and Bryan Copeland; and step-grandchildren Cindy, Amy, Margie and Leigh Ann. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Barnett Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Laurel Springs Methodist Church, c//o Mrs. Carolyn McClellan, Treasurer, 1762 Stoney Battery Road, Marion, VA or the Smyth County Museum, P.O. Box 170, Marion, VA. Jay Hugh Blankenship Jr. SHORTTS GAP, Va. -- Jay Hugh Blankenship Jr., 57, formerly of Hurricane Creek, Va., died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Tazewell County, Va., a son of the late Jay Hugh and Goldie Marie Compton Blankenship. He was a coal miner and had lived in Shortts Gap for the past seven months, moving from Council, Va. Surviving are his wife, Deborah Tiller Blankenship; a son, Michael Blankenship of Grundy; two daughters, Jeanie Presley of Vansant, Va., and Mrs. Tony (Sandra) Bostic of Manassas, Va.; a stepson, Steven O'Quinn of the home; a stepdaughter, Jillian O'Quinn of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Arthur (Barbara) Boyd of Vansant and Janet Ratliff of Davenport, Va.; a brother, Teddy Blankenship of Honaker; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Honaker Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Tiller Cemetery in Council, Va. Mr. Blankenship was also preceded in death by three sisters, Edith Rowe, Esther Deel and Hazel Denver. Among survivors are grandchildren Eric Presley, Aaron Presley, Lewis Stiltner Jr. and Sara Bostic. Pallbearers will be Carl Hale, Harris Crumpton, Carson Lester, Terry Horn, Elzie Rowe and Hassell Vandyke. Honorary pallbearers will be Calvin Ward and the Rev. Roger Hurley. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Saturday in Honaker Funeral Home. Daniel Edward Blevins SHADY VALLEY, Tenn. -- Daniel Edward Blevins, 89, of 159 Roller Mill Road, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Johnson County, Tenn., a son of the late Stanley and Arline Blevins. He was the widower of Helen Kelly Blevins. He was a retired electrician and a member of the Harmon Chapel Christian Church in Shady Valley. Surviving are four sisters, Vienna Blevins, Hilda Long and Ethel Cretsinger, all of Shady Valley, and Geraldine Avis Proffitt of Boonesville, Mo.; a brother, Donald Blevins of Springfield, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Harmon Chapel Christian Church by Henson Funeral Home of Mountain City, Tenn. Bob VanLew will officiate. Burial will be Tuesday in Union Hill Cemetery in Kennett Square, Pa. Pallbearers will be nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home or any time at the residence. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Shady Valley Fire Department or Harmon Chapel Christian Church. Henson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Goldie Byington KINGSPORT -- Goldie Kinnaird Byington, 89, of 2701 East Center St. died Friday, May 12, 2000, in Indian Path Medical Center. She was born in Hawkins County and had lived in Kingsport most of her life. She was a member of Orebank Freewill Baptist Church. She was the widow of her first husband, Harry Bradley Kinnaird. Surviving are her husband, Clarence Byington; a daughter, Shirley Tolliver of Hyattsville, Md.; two sons, Vernon Kinnaird of Dayton, Ohio, and Harold Kinnaird of Bristol Tennessee; a sister, Rosa Lawson of Mauertown, Va.; eight grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Bethel Community Church by Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home. The Rev. Alvin Skelton will officiate. Burial will be in Bethel Community Church Cemetery. Mrs. Byington was also preceded in death by two sisters; a brother, and a granddaughter, Angie Kinnaird. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Hamlett-Dobson Chapel, downtown. Elbert Lee Cantrell WHITEWOOD, VA. -- Elbert Lee Cantrell, 88, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in a Richlands hospital. He was born in Buchanan County, a son of the late James H. and Mary Louise Boyd Cantrell. He was the widower of Nancy Rebecca Horn Cantrell. Surviving are a son, Beve Cantrell of Mosely, Va.; two daughters, Mrs. Eugene (Frances) Hughes of Whitewood and Mrs. Daniel (Ethel) Watson of Richlands; a sister, Rosie Keen of St. Paul; a brother, Raymond Cantrell of Pilgrim Knob, Va.; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and a great-great-grandson. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Buchanan Funeral Service Chapel at Keen Mountain, Va. The Revs. Troy Lester and David Horton will officiate. Burial will be in Ferrell Family Cemetery on Horne Mountain. Mr. Cantrell was also preceded in death by two sons, Alden Cantrell and Victor Cantrell; and a grandson, Jerry Helton. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday in Buchanan Funeral Service. Maxie Julie Dotson ABINGDON -- Funeral services for Maxie Julie Dotson will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel in Abingdon. The Rev. Paul Price will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Mrs. Dotson, 89, formerly of Coeburn, died Wednesday, May 10, 2000, in Saint Mary's Hospital in Norton. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Georgina S. Edwards WAUCHULA, Fla. -- Funeral services for Georgina Sophia Edwards will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Haysi Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Yates-Edwards Cemetery on Caney Ridge. Mrs. Edwards, 84, died Sunday, May 7, 2000, in Florida Hospital-Wauchula. Haysi Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Charles E. Ford Sr. BLOUNTVILLE -- Graveside services for Charles E. "Charlie" Ford Sr. will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Beulah Baptist Church Cemetery. Mr. Ford, 63, of 250 Rhea Ave., died Wednesday, May 10, 2000. Pallbearers will be Elijah Bethany, Phil Branson, John Kelsey, Roger Bowers, Randy McAmis, Denny Ford, Donnie Ford and Danny Ford. East Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Edna Fuller CLINTWOOD -- Funeral services for Edna "Kitty" Fuller will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. in Clintwood Baptist Church by Mullins Funeral Home. The Rev. Bill Kendrick will officiate. Burial will be in Temple Hill Memorial Park Cemetery in Castlewood. Mrs. Fuller, 84, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in Dickenson County Medical Center. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Mullins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Molly A. Gregory CHESAPEAKE, Va. -- Molly Asbury Gregory, 97, formerly of Vansant, Va., died Thursday, May 11, 2000, at the home of her daughter and son-in-law. She was born in Bradshaw, W.Va., a daughter of the late Henry and Cosby Jewell Asbury. She had lived in Buchanan County several years and in Chesapeake for 20 years. She was a member of Taylor Road Baptist Church and the widow of Hulen Gregory. Surviving are a daughter, Jackie Yates of Chesapeake; three sons, Eugene Gregory of Smithfield, Va., Bill Gregory of Kansas City, Kan., and Richard Gregory of Carrolton, Va.; a sister, Florence Rife of Dayton, Ohio; a brother, Burl Asbury of Jolo, W.Va.; eight grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Grundy Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. John Zion and Jeff Slone will officiate. Burial will be in Looney Cemetery in Vansant. Mrs. Gregory was also preceded in death by two sisters, Ollie Hagy and Myrtle Mullins; and three brothers, Bill, Cleve and John Asbury. Among survivors are son-in-law Paul Yates of Chesapeake; and daughters-in-law, Nancy Gregory of Smithfield, Dee Gregory of Kansas City and Sandy Gregory of Carrolton. Pallbearers will be Rush Yates, Ralph Keen, Roger Hagerman, Steven Justus, Trinkle Coleman, Paul Yates and Roger Yates. Friends may call at 5 p.m. Saturday in Grundy Funeral Home Chapel. Emily S. Harris MONTPELIER, Ind. -- Emily D. Sage Harris, 91, formerly of Wythe County, Va., died Thursday, May 11, 2000, at home. She was born in Wythe County, a daughter of the late Cephis and Vina Lanter Grubb. She was a member of the Bluffton Church of God in Bluffton, Ind. She was the widow of her first husband, Ingram W. Sage. Surviving are her husband, Stonewall Jackson Harris of Marion; four sons, James W. Sage Sr. of Blacksburg, Va., Hurley W. Sage of Rural Retreat, Va., Kenneth R. Sage of Montpelier and Ernest G. Sage of Marion; two daughters, Cathy Todoran of Bluffton and Mrs. Darnell (Jewel) Vanover of Montpelier; 46 grandchildren; 70 great-grandchildren; and 12 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m. in Lindsey Funeral Home Chapel in Rural Retreat. The Rev. Clayton Hounshell will officiate. Burial will be in Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery in Rural Retreat. Mrs. Harris was also preceded in death by two sons, I.W. Sage Jr. and Robert F. Sage; and two daughters, Mildred Mix and Shirley Sage. Among survivors are daughters-in-law Juanita Sage of Blacksburg, Becky Sage of Rural Retreat, Mary Sage of Montpelier and Belenda Sage of Marion. The family will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Lindsey Funeral Home. Gip Long Hess TAZEWELL, Va. -- Funeral services for Gip Long Hess will be conducted Saturday at 8 p.m. in Lebanon Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Tommy Benton and Isiah Hess will officiate. Mr. Hess, 81, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Maple Grove Health Care Center. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday in Lebanon Funeral Home. James D. Johnson Graveside services for James D. Johnson will be conducted Saturday at 10 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery with military honors by DAV Chapter 40. Mr. Johnson died Wednesday, May 10, 2000, in Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Charles O. Joyner KODAK, Tenn. -- Funeral services for Charles O. Joyner will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. William E. Hicks-Caskey will officiate. Graveside services will be Monday at 1 p.m. in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens, Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Mr. Joyner, 32, formerly of Bristol, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Charlie William Keen YULEE, Fla. -- Charlie William Keen, 68, formerly of Raven, Va., died Wednesday, May 10, 2000, in a Jacksonville, Fla., medical center. He was born in Raven, a son of the late Richard and Maggie Jackson Keen Sr. He had lived in Yulee since 1971. He was a retired U.S. Army veteran with 33 years of service. He retired with the rank of sergeant first class, E-7, in 1971. He was a master Mason of Tularose Lodge 41 AF&AM and a member of the Scottish Rite Bodies. Surviving are his wife of 46 years, Miyo Keen; a daughter, Janet Salmom of Fernandina Beach, Fla.; two sons, Walter Keen Sr. of Jacksonville and Raymond Keen of Fernandina Beach; two brothers, Billy Keen of Fayetteville, N.C., and Luther Keen of Raven; a sister, Loretta Horne of Doran, Va.; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Saturday in Yulee. Information courtesy of Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands. Frank Ray Kiser Sr. GRAY, Tenn. -- Frank Ray "Frankie" Kiser Sr., 39, of 146 Spurgon Lane, died Thursday, May 11, 2000. He was born and raised in Kingsport, a son of the late Emory Banner Kiser Jr. and Shirley Ruth Kiser. He moved to Gray in 1994. He was employed with Johnson City Power Board for the past four years and had worked for Dillard Smith Construction for 11 years. He was a member of the IBEW Local 934 for 21 years and owned and operated Kiser Electric Co. Surviving are his wife, Kawana Kiser; a daughter, Ashley Kiser of Kingsport; a son, Frankie Kiser Jr. of Kingsport; two sisters, Audrey Linkous and Vicki Kiser, both of Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport. Elders Ronnie Hensley and Roger Coleman will officiate. Burial will be in Old Kingsport Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Mr. Kiser was also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Sue Kiser; and grandparents, Emory and Rosie Kiser and George and Mae Teague. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends from 5 to 9 p.m. Saturday in Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home. Rosaley P. Newberry RICHLANDS -- Rosaley Plaster Newberry, 92, died Friday, May 12, 2000, in a Richlands hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Singleton Funeral Service in Cedar Bluff. John M. Payne ABINGDON -- John Milton "Sonny" Payne, 70, died Friday, May 12, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Farris Funeral Service. William Phillips WILMINGTON, N.C. -- William Phillips, 77, of 802 Morris Court died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in New Hanover Regional Medical Center. He was born in Sullivan County, Tenn., a son of the late William Gerome and Nannie Carolina Cox Phillips. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran. Surviving are his wife, Maxine Day Phillips; two sons, David Edward Phillips of the home and Charles A. Phillips of Wilmington; a daughter, Carolyn Sue Morgan of Burgaw, N.C.; a brother, Ray Phillips of Bristol Tennessee; a sister, Virgina Brown of Bristol Tennessee; six grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday in Wilmington. Coble Ward-Smith Funeral Service in Wilmington is in charge of arrangements. Clyde Davis Rasnake Clyde Davis Rasnake, 84, of 1137 Anderson St., Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. He was born in Russell County, a son of the late Noah and Zelphia Taylor Rasnake. He was a farmer and a member of Reed's Valley Primitive Baptist Church. Surviving are a daughter, Anna Browning of Bristol Tennessee; four sisters, Minnie Hannah of Eagle Rock, Va., Thelma Dye of Bishop, Va., Nannie Robinson of Oxford, Pa., and America "Merkie" White of Lebanon; two brothers, Roy Lee Rasnake of Castlewood and Noah "June" Rasnake of Lebanon; a grandson; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Combs Funeral Service Chapel. Elders Darrell Davis, Danny Smith and Larry Blevins will officiate. Burial will be in Taylor Family Cemetery in the Long Hollow section. Among survivors is grandson Michael Richardson of Knoxville. Pallbearers will be nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Reed's Valley Primitive Baptist Church and Dr. John Sherrill. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday in Combs Funeral Service in Lebanon. Isaac H. Shrader CEDAR BLUFF -- Isaac Henry "Hank" Shrader, former mayor of Cedar Bluff and civic leader in the Richlands area, died Friday, May 12, 2000, at his home in the Indian Creek section. He was 78. He was born in Bland County, Va., a son of the late John Ed and Eva Maude Birch Shrader, both Bland County natives. He had lived in the Richlands area most of his life. He was owner of Shrader's, Inc. of Richlands and was a member and elder of Cedar Bluff Presbyterian Church. Mr. Shrader was a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of World War II, serving with the 4th Division in the South Pacific. He was the recipient of the Bronze Star, the Purple Heart and several other medals. He was a member and past commander of the Casey Shortt VFW Post 9640 of Richlands, a member of Tazewell County Chapter 31 DAV and a founding and charter member of the Marine Corps League Southwest Virginia Detachment 980. In 1999, he received the Distinguished Citizen Gold Medal Award, the highest award presented by the National Marine Corps League. He was a former Citizen of the Year in Richlands, a member and past director of the Richlands Area Chamber of Commerce and a charter member of the SCV, Brown Harman Nighthawks of Tazewell. He was also a charter member of the Historical Crab Orchard Museum and a past director of the First Virginia//Clinch Valley Bank and Trust of Richlands. Surviving are his wife, Beulah "Faye" White Shrader; a daughter, Patricia Smith of Rosedale, Va.; a son, Gary Shrader of Cedar Bluff; three sisters, Imogene Graves of Fernadina Beach, Fla., Marie Morehead of Speedway, W.Va., and Faye Lowe of Ballard, W.Va.; two brothers, George Shrader of Albuquerque, N.M., and Aubrey Shrader of New Orleans; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; four step-great-grandchildren; and a nephew. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 1 p.m. in Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands. Dr. James B. Hollenhead will officiate. Burial will be in Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill, Va., with military graveside rites by members of Casey-Shortt VFW Post 9640 and Tazewell County Chapter 31 DAV. Mr. Shrader was also preceded in death by a sister, Maxine Hare; and three brothers, Ralph, James and Harold Shrader. Among survivors are son-in-law John Henry Smith of Rosedale; daughter-in-law Susie Shrader of Cedar Bluff; grandchildren John H.A. Smith IV, William Isaac Smith and Kevin N. Shrader; and special nephew, David Hare of Cedar Bluff. Pallbearers will be Clarence Vance, Ed Grimm, Jim Boyd, John R. McCall, Teddy Collins, Don Meadows, Hugh Cooke, Harold Crickmer, Bob Hadock, Ruth Whitt, Yvonne Rutherford, Kemper Bausell, Jerry McPherson and Robert Holmes. Honorary pallbearers will be Rudolph Whitt, Elmer Gene Compton, Gene Nolley, Bob Shepherd, Ralph Davis, Bob Webb, Jim Stilwell, Jack Webb, Rayumond McGlothlin, Bill Herron and Dr. German Iosif. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Saturday in Hurst-Scott Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to a charity of your choice. Lois Frye Smith SALTVILLE -- Funeral services for Lois Frye Smith will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home. The Revs. E.D. Swartz and Bob Briggs will officiate. Burial will be in Elizabeth Cemetery in Saltville. Mrs. Smith, 65, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion. Pallbearers will be Jack Frye, Randy Vaughn, Garland Henderson, Danny Henderson, Dean Dillman, Gary Ratcliff, Curtis Blevins and John Wolford. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in D.R. Henderson Funeral Home. Neva R. Sprinkle CLOVER, S.C. -- Neva Riddle Sprinkle, 84, of 208 Jackson Terrace, died Friday, May 12, 2000, in Clover. She was born in Fairmont, W.Va., a daughter of the late Everett E. Riddle and Sarah Johnson Riddle. She was a retired bookkeeper for Nationwide Insurance Co. and a bookkeeper and buyer for Sand Co. She was a member of Temple Presbyterian Church in America. She began teaching Sunday School as a teen-ager. She was the widow of Robert F. Sprinkle Sr. Surviving are a son, the Rev. Robert F. Sprinkle Jr. of Sharon, S.C.; a brother, Herschel Riddle of Newport News, Va.; a sister, Audrey R. Music of Kingsport; and two grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday in York. S.C. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Temple Presbyterian Church in America Building Fund, P.O. Box 733, York, S.C. Bratton Funeral Home in York, S.C., is in charge of arrangements. Maggie Stewart ABINGDON -- Funeral services for Maggie Stewart will be conducted Saturday at 4 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel. The Revs. Jason Nunley and Robert Tolar Jr. will officiate. Music will be by Ronnie Johnson. Burial will be in Mountain View Methodist Church Cemetery, Route 75, Abingdon. Mrs. Stewart, 78, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Pallbearers will be Dave Jones, Matthew Jones, Walter Murray, Kim Murray, Ernest Murray and Buford Patrick. Honorary pallbearer will be Ronnie Johnson. Memorial contributions may be sent to Washington County Life Saving Crew, 237 Park St., Abingdon, VA 24210. Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Mittie R. Venable Mittie R. Venable of Bristol Virginia died Friday, May 12, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Weaver Funeral Home. John Waverly Warrick Jr. Funeral services for John Waverly Warrick Jr. will be conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Darrell Fletcher and the Revs. Perry Cleek and Stan Anderson will officiate. Entombment will be in Glenwood Mausoleum. Mr. Warrick, 66, of 115 Dover Lane, Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Halafax County, N.C., was a retired programmer analyst with Sprint and a member of Charity Baptist Church in Blountville. Surviving are his wife, Dale Marie Gossett Warrick; a daughter, Katrina Marie Warrick of the home; two nieces; three nephews; four great-nieces; and a great-great-nephew. Pallbearers will be Darrell Fletcher, Ray Ezzell, Tom Hodge, Don Salyers, Jack McPherson and Howard Harman. Honorary pallbearers will be Chester Schultz, Jim Cross, Glen Massingill, Tom Cooper, Bryan Bogart, Jackie Peters, Richard Lewis and John Williams. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday in Weaver Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 544, Bristol, VA 24201. Gene E. Watson RICHLANDS -- Gene Edward "Greek" Watson, 65, of 113 Eagle St., died Thursday, May 11, 2000, at home. He was born in Bluefield, W.Va., a son of the late Elmer P. and Grace Brown Watson, both of Paintlick, Va. He had lived in the Richlands area most of his life. He was a retired vice-president of Renewal Parts for Ingersoll-Rand in Claypool Hill, Va., with 37 years of service. He was of the Methodist faith. Surviving are his wife, Phyllis McGraw Watson; a daughter, Gina Watson-McElroy of Cummings, Ga.; a son, Gary W. Watson of Bristol Virginia; two sisters, Ruth Marshall of Paintlick and Peggy Slate of Cedar Bluff; four brothers, Jack Watson of Bandy, Va., Arnold Watson and Danny Watson, both of Paintlick and the Rev. William Watson of Harrisonburg, Va. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 3:30 p.m. in Hurst-Scott Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Carol Ferguson will officiate. Burial will be in Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery in Richlands. Among survivors are son-in-law Michael McElroy of Cummings. Pallbearers will be James Marshall, Herbert Marshall, Keith Helton, Tim Helton, Terry Helton, Wayne Lester, George G. Brown and Jerry Hess. Honorary pallbearers will be Tom Haydon, Harold Johnson, Bernard Simmons, Ralph Davis, Harry Carter and Jerry Vance. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Saturday in Hurst-Scott Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association, the Diabetes Foundation or Southwest Virginia Community College. Marvin W. Wilkerson KINGSPORT -- Marvin W. "Rooster" Wilkerson, 62, of 5113 Lone Star Road, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in the Wexford House. He was born in Sullivan County, a son of the late Otis William and Maude Lee Blalock Wilkerson. He was retired from Eastman Kodak. He was a U.S. Navy veteran. He was a member of Solomans Temple Missionary Baptist Church, a life member of VFW Post 4933 Boone Dam, where he was a post commander, a member of Military Order of Cooties PT17, Amvets Post 77, Loyal Order of Moose 972, Fraternal Order of Eagles 3277 and Kingsport Interfraternal Council. He was a former member of the Antique Automobile Club of America and the Early Ford V8 Club. Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Light Wilkerson; two daughters, Mrs. Steve (Judy) Carter and Mrs. Bill (Diane) White, both of Kingsport; a son, Randy Wilkerson of Kingsport; his stepmother, Roxie Wilkerson of Kingsport; a sister, Mrs. Roger (Sue Ann) Conkin of Kingsport; three grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m. in East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel. Gary B. Dykes and the Rev. Kelly Dykes will officiate. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park with full military honors by VFW Post 4933 Boone Dam. Mr. Wilkerson was also preceded in death by twin sisters, Lana Faye and Linda Kay Wilkerson. Among survivors are grandchildren April Carter and Will White, both of Kingsport, and Mrs. Daniel (Candice) Weihert of Conway, S.C.; great-grandchildren Chris, Nick and Jacob; several uncles and cousins; and numerous lifelong friends. Pallbearers will be members of the VFW. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in East Lawn Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to VFW Post 4933 Boone Dam. Maude M. Wimmer ABINGDON -- Funeral services for Maude Pearl Miller Wimmer will be conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. in Calvary Baptist Church in Cedar Bluff by Farris Funeral Service. The Revs. Rick Grinstead and Brian Grinstead will officiate. Burial will be in Green Hills Memory Gardens. Mrs. Wimmer, 87, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born in Wise, and had lived most of her life in Buchanan and Tazewell counties before moving to Abingdon. She attended Calvary Baptist Church in Cedar Bluff. She was a former school teacher in Buchanan and Tazewell counties, teaching for 43 years. Surviving are her husband of 67 years, Johnnie Wallace Wimmer; a son, Ellis M. Wimmer of Abingdon; a sister, Maggie Beeson of High Point, N.C.; two grandchildren, Stephanie Murphy and Jeremy Wimmer; and two great-grandchildren, Zachary Murphy and Brittany Cheyenne Murphy. Mrs. Wimmer was preceded in death by three brothers, Clarence Miller, Sherman Miller and Samuel Miller. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Wimmer, Edwin Murphy, Joseph Duncan and nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be Stephanie Murphy, Jan Newberry, Shannon Duncan, nieces, nephews and former students and co-workers. The body will be taken to the church at 5 p.m. Saturday, where the family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. May 14, 2000 Sarah T. Adkins FORT WALTON BEACH, Fla. -- Funeral services for Sarah T. Adkins were held Monday, May 1, 2000, in Mary Esther Church of God. Burial was in Beal Memorial Cemetery (Florida). Sarah T. Adkins, 39, died Friday, April 28, 2000, at home. She was born in Virginia, a daughter of Lourene "Joey" Goedert of Fort Walton Beach and the late James Robert "Bob" Tomilinson. She had lived all her life in the Fort Walton Beach area, where she was a member of the Church of God. Surviving, besides her mother, are two sons, James Adkins of Fort Walton Beach and Jonathan Adkins of Scott Depot, W.Va.; her stepfather, Jack Goedert of Fort Walton Beach; a brother, Robert Tomlinson of Fort Lauderdale, Fla.; and two nephews. Mrs. Adkins was also preceded in death by grandparents, Charlie and Velma Scott of Meadowview and Bert and Pauline "Polly" Tomlinson Maiden of Abingdon. Among survivors are sister-in-law Denise Tomlinson of Fort Lauderdale; and nephews Scott and Ryan Tomlinson, both of Fort Lauderdale. Mrs. Adkins' father and mother grew up in the Abingdon area and moved to Florida in 1961. She was a devout Christian. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 4 Jackson St., Northeast, Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548. Condolences may be sent to Joey Goedert, Sarah's mother, at 107 Jamestown Ave., Fort Walton Beach, FL 32547. McLaughlin Mortuary of Fort Walton Beach was in charge of arrangements. Dahmon A. Ball RAVEN, Va. -- Dahmon A. Ball, 72, died Friday, May 12, 2000, in a Richlands hospital. He was born in Tazewell County, a son of the late Albert and Etta Horton Ball. He was a retired coal miner, formerly employed with Pittston Coal Co. He was a member of the Virginia Bear Hunters Association and tbe West Virginia Bear Hunters Association. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Marcella Hunt Ball; four sons, Wayne Ball, Larry Ball and Dahmon "Ikey" Ball, all of Raven, and Dennis "Dink" Ball of Cedar Bluff; three daughters, Kathy Davis of Swords Creek, Va., Beth Taylor of Pennington Gap, Va., and Shelia Mathena of Raven; a brother, Donald Ball of Raven; three sisters, Myrtle Short of Raven, Alta Lowe of Elkton, Md., and Oakley Carr of Piqua, Ohio; and 14 grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in Singleton Funeral Chapel in Cedar Bluff. The Rev. Claudie Throgmartin and Jack Brown will officiate. Burial will be in Greenhills Memory Gardens Cemetery in Claypool Hill, Va. Mr. Ball was also preceded in death by seven brothers, Dewey, Carness, Willard, Billy, Marvin, Jim and Lawrence Ball; and a sister, Mrs. Andy (Ethel) Short. Among survivors are daughters-in-law Rita Ball and Tilda Ball, both of Raven and Pat Ball of Cedar Bluff; sons-in-law James Davis of Swords Creek and Eddie Taylor of Pennington Gap; and grandchildren Jeffrey Ball, Jessica Ball, Angie Hains, Andrew Ball, Tabitha Ball, Jamie Davis, Billy Hale, Sheri Hale, Zachary Ball, Ben Taylor, Tarah Taylor, Adam Taylor, Austin Mathena and Emily Mathena. Pallbearers will be Roy Joe Horne, Bob Ball, John Short, Russell Short, Danny Ball, Gene Ball, Virgil Short and Morrison Short. Honorary pallbearers will be Roy Keenan, Jimmy Thomas, Richard Thomas, Jack Thompson, Todd Harris, Barry Taylor, Chad Taylor, Dennis Taylor, Rick Cox, Denny Long, Dewayne Keen, Jack Zane Thompson, Jerry Rife, Scott McGlothlin, John Martin and Jack Howery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Singleton Funeral Service. in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 307 Federal St., Suite 216, Bluefield, WV 24701. William M. Blankenship HURLEY, Va. -- William Matthew "Billy" Blankenship, 29, died Friday, May 12, 2000, in Buchanan General Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Buchanan County, a son of Billy C. and Lois Salmons Blankenship and attended the Old Regular Baptist Church. He was a graduate of Hurley High School Class of 1988. He was an employee of Rapoca Coal Co. Buchanan No. 2. Surviving, besides his parents, are a brother, David Tommy Blankenship of Hurley; maternal grandmother, Delphia Salmons of Hurley; and paternal grandmother, Mary Blankenship of Harman, Va. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in North Springs Old Regular Baptist Church in Wolford, Va. by Grundy Funeral Home. Elders Josh Justus Jr., James Stacy, Eddie Cooper, Bill McCoy, Kermit Lester and Gary Justus will officiate. Burial will be in Salmons Family Cemetery in Hurley. Mr. Blankenship was also preceded in death by an infant brother; maternal grandfather, Miles B. Salmons; paternal grandfather, Byrd Blankenship; and two cousins, Teddy Blankenship and Austine Salmons Jr. Among survivors are several uncles, aunts, cousins and friends. Pallbearers will be cousins. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Blankenship, Jerry Blankenship, Larry Blankenship, Freeman Blankenship, Lloyd Blankenship, Austine Salmons, Miles B. Salmons Jr., James Salmons, Tommy Salmons and Ora Salmons. Friends may call at 5 p.m. Sunday at North Springs Old Regular Baptist Church, where services will be held Sunday and Monday at 7 p.m. Grundy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Marion P. Bolling Marion Plummer Bolling, 76, of Bristol Virginia, died Saturday, May 13, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a daughter of the late Garnett "Stoge" and Nannie Gay Plummer, and had lived in Glade Spring for 30 years before moving to Bristol. She was the widow of J.C. Bolling. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Ray (Gay) Hopkins of Jeffersonton, Va., and Mrs. Benny (Kay) Bowman of Bristol Tennessee; a son, J.C. Bolling Jr. of Bristol Virginia; six grandchildren, Calch Hopkins, Joshua Hopkins and Devin Hopkins, all of Jeffersonton, Deidre Clements of Hunstsville, Ala., John Chesley Bowman of Bristol Tennessee and Matthew Bolling of Bristol Virginia; and a great-grandchild, Aubrie Clements. Graveside services will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Cemetery by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Benny Bowman will officiate. Among survivors is daughter-in-law Rebecca Bolling of Bristol Virginia. Pallbearers will be the Rev. George Henderson, the Rev. Randall Shaffer, the Rev. Austin Cook, the Rev. Joel Cook, the Rev. Danny Felty, Bob Saddler, Ray Hopkins and Caleb Hopkins. Honorary pallbearers will be doctors and staff of Bristol Regional Medical Center and nurses and staff at NHC Health Care. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in Weaver Funeral Home. Dana Bullock SPRINGFIELD, Va. -- Dana Bullock died Thursday, May 11, 2000. She was the daughter of Ruth Artrip. Surviving, besides her mother, are her husband, Ken Bullock; a daughter, Mondie Gallagher; a son, Roger Bullock; two sisters, Eura Vance and Rosie Collins; a brother, Clyde Artrip; and six grandchildren. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Monday in Springfield. Demaine Springfield Annandale Chapel is in charge of arrangements. Elbert Lee Cantrell WHITEWOOD, Va. -- Funeral services for Elbert Lee Cantrell will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Buchanan Funeral Service Chapel at Keen Mountain, Va. The Revs. Troy Lester and David Horton will officiate. Burial will be in Ferrell Family Cemetery on Horne Mountain. Elbert Lee Cantrell, 88, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in a Richlands hospital. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Buchanan Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Daphne Ellis Clark Daphne "Mimi" Ellis Clark, 70, of Bristol Virginia, died Friday, May 12, 2000, at home. She was born in Bristol Tennessee, a daughter of the late Herb and Roxie Ellis. She was a member of Central Presbyterian Church. She was a retired registered nurse from Bristol Regional Medical Center. Surviving are two daughters, Donna C. Scalf of Atlanta and Linda C. Esser of Bristol Tennessee; a son, David Allen Clark of Great Falls, Va.; a brother, Dr. Donald H. Ellis; and five grandchildren. A memorial service will be conducted Monday at 7 p.m. in Central Presbyterian Church by Akard Funeral Home. The Rev. Tom Hay will officiate. There will be no burial. Her wish was to be cremated. Among survivors are grandchildren, Zachery and Rachel Scalf, Meredith and Madeleine Clark, and Heather Esser; two aunts, Ardena Smith Hawkins and Jeneva Smith Hawkins, both of Culpeper, Va.; sons-in-law Ron Scalf and Fred Esser; daughter-in-law Teresa Odum Clark; sister-in-law Oacluce B. Ellis; and many special friends. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Central Presbyterian Church, 301 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. Loretta M. Fisher MARION -- Loretta Moore Fisher died Saturday, May 13, 2000, at home. She was a member of Marion Gospel Chapel. Surviving are her husband, John K. Fisher; two sisters, Nancy Thompson and Lee Etta Buchanan, both of Marion; two brothers, Clarence Moore and Dennis Moore, both of Saltville; two nieces; and two nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 10 a.m. in Seaver-Brown Chapel. Larry Smith and Kurt Dibble will officiate. Burial will be in Round Hill Cemetery in Marion. Among survivors are brother-in-law Bob Thompson; sisters-in-law Joyce Moore and Jo Ann Moore, both of Saltville, and Kate Fisher Litton of Marion. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Seaver-Brown Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Gideon Memorial Bible Fund, P.O. Box 1326, Marion, VA 24354. Gladys R. Hackney BIG ROCK, Va. -- Gladys Ramey Hackney, 86, died Friday, May 12, 2000, in Buchanan General Hospital in Grundy. She was a lifelong resident of Buchanan County, a daughter of the late William Albert and Matilda Ramey, and a member of the Jesus Only Church. She was the widow of Willie Hackney. Surviving are two daughters, Betty Jean Clevinger of Mouth Card, Ky., and Magdalene Bartley of Maxie, Va.; four sons, Jack Hackney of Abingdon, Herman A. Hackney of Mouth Card, William George Hackney of Grundy and Harold D. Hackney of Maxie; three sisters, Ollie Clevinger of Dublin, Va. and Dicie Slone and Irene Darnell, both of Mouth Card; two brothers, Leslie Ramey of Columbus, Ohio, and Elmer Ramey of Mouth Card; 20 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Grundy Funeral Chapel. The Revs. Ralph Taylor, Jimmy Kerr, Ray Sawyers and Howard Taylor will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain Valley Memorial Park in Big Rock. Mrs. Hackney was also preceded in death by two sons, Thomas F. and Eugene Hackney. Pallbearers will be Gary Bartley, Jerry Bartley, Charles Bartley, Ronald Clevinger, Michael Hackney, William Anthony Hackney, Mitchell Herman Bishop and Mark Hackney. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. D. Patel, Jonathan Bartley, Virgil Clevinger, Matthew Rife, Anthony Hackney, John D. Addison, Andy Scarberry, Brad Vandyke and Michael Shawn Hackney. Friends may call at 5 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home, where services will be held Sunday and Monday at 7 p.m. Grundy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Jean S. Hagy ABINGDON -- Jean Spence Hagy, 52, died Saturday, May 13, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Surviving is a sister, Anne Godlewski of Saltville. Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Charles O. Joyner KODAK, Tenn. -- Funeral services for Charles O. Joyner will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. William E. Hicks-Caskey will officiate. Graveside services will be Monday at 1 p.m. in Smoky Mountain Memory Gardens, Pigeon Forge, Tenn. Mr. Joyner, 32, formerly of Bristol, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Ruth C. Kennedy MESA, Ariz. - Ruth Childress Kennedy, formerly of Bristol Tennessee, died Tuesday, May 9, 2000, in Mesa. She was born in Teas, Va. She was a long-time resident of Bristol Tennessee and the widow of her husband of 55 years, James H. Kennedy. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Galveston, Texas, and a member of the Jolly Elders Class. Surviving are two sons, Dr. Joseph T. Kennedy of Gadsden, Ala., and Kenneth K. Kennedy of Knoxville; a daughter, Peggy K. Winchester of Galveston; 13 grandchildren, Karen K. Jolles and Tom Kennedy, both of Chickamauga, Ga., Jimmy Kennedy and Anita Kennedy, both of Gadsden, John Kennedy and Sally Kennedy, both of Huntsville, Ala., Randy Kennedy, Terry Kennedy, Andy Kennedy and Kelli Kennedy, all of Bristol Tennessee, Melissa K. Woodruff of Knoxville, Meg Winchester of San Diego and Becki Winchester Habib of Galveston; and 12 great-grandchildren, Joseph Kennedy and Matthew Kennedy, both of Georgia, Laura Kennedy, Leslie Kennedy, Holly Kennedy and Melody Kennedy, all of Alabama, Kaylan Kennedy, Drew Kennedy and Matthew S. Kennedy, all of Bristol Tennessee, and Hannah Kennedy, Jeremy Woodruff and Isaiah Woodruff, all of Knoxville; and several nieces and nephews. A private graveside memorial ceremony was held Friday at 4 p.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. Sons Joe and Ken officiated per her request. Mrs. Kennedy was also preceded in death by an infant daughter, Harriet Irene, a brother, Harry Childress; and two sisters, Bradley Wyatt and Arrietta Mahaffey. Among survivors are daughters-in-law Pearl Kennedy of Gadsden and Mary Lou Kennedy of Knoxville; son-in-law U.S. Navy Capt. (retired) M.S. "Windy" Winchester of Galveston; grandsons-in-law Paul Jolles of Chickamauga, Alvin Woordruff of Knoxville and Tod Habib of Galveston. Mrs. Kennedy "Mom Ruth" was a beloved mother, known as nana by her loving grandchildren and known as GiGi to her loving great-grandchildren. She traveled extensively and divided her time between her home in Galveston and Mesa, where she lived with her sister, Madeline Warren Mecier. "Mom Ruth" modeled her Christian virtues to all who knew her. She was a woman whose thoughts always were of family and friends. She was an honored and respected member of the First Baptist Church of Galveston. "Mom Ruth" was laid to rest in Glenwood Cemetery on Friday, May 12. She is rejoicing in the Lord for all eternity. Akard Funeral Home was in charge of local arrangements. Frank Ray Kiser Sr. GRAY, Tenn. -- Funeral services for Frank Ray "Frankie" Kiser Sr. will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport. Elders Ronnie Hensley and Roger Coleman will officiate. Burial will be in Old Kingsport Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Mr. Kiser, 39, of 146 Spurgon Lane, died Thursday, May 11, 2000. He was born and raised in Kingsport, a son of the late Emory Banner Kiser Jr. and Shirley Ruth Kiser. He moved to Gray in 1994. He was employed with Johnson City Power Board for the past four years and had worked for Dillard Smith Construction for 11 years. He was a member of the IBEW Local 934 for 21 years and owned and operated Kiser Electric Co. Surviving are his wife, Kawana Kiser; a daughter, Ashley Kiser of the home; a son, Frankie Kiser Jr. of the home; two sisters, Audrey Linkous and Vicki Kiser, both of Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Kiser was also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Sue Kiser; and grandparents, Emory and Rosie Kiser and George and Mae Teague. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Hubert E. Lester BIG ROCK, Va. -- Hubert Eugene Lester, 40, died Friday, May 12, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol Tennessee. He was a lifelong resident of Buchanan County, a son of Ocie Taylor Lester and the late Miles Lester, and a graduate of Grundy High School Class of 1978. He was of the Pentecostal faith and an employee of Buchanan County Transportation System. Surviving, besides his mother, are three sisters, Mary Coleman of Big Rock, Ruby Browning of Kingsport and Janice Phillips of Maxie, Va.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m. in Grundy Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Danny Hess, Darrell Davis and Michael Trent will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain Valley Memorial Park in Big Rock. Mr. Lester was also preceded in death by a brother, Franklin D. Lester. Among survivors are brothers-in-law Jerry Coleman of Big Rock and John Browning of Kingsport. Pallbearers will be nephews. There will be services Sunday at 7 p.m. in Grundy Funeral Home Chapel. Rosaley P. Newberry RICHLANDS -- Funeral services for Rosaley Plaster Newberry will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Singleton Funeral Service Chapel in Cedar Bluff. The Revs. Carl Robinson and Otis Musick will officiate. Burial will be in Newberry Family Cemetery at Horton Ridge. Mrs. Newberry, 92, died Friday, May 12, 2000, in a Richlands hospital. She was born in Russell County, a daughter of the late Mark D. and Mary Caroline Richardson Plaster, and was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith. She was the widow of Andrew Newberry. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Junior (Arbutus) McGhee of Richlands, Arizona Morgan of Seaford, Del., Mrs. Edwin (Leona) Campbell of Louisville, Ky., and Ellen Harman of Raven, Va.; a son, Dennis Newberry of Richlands; two sisters, Exie Robinette of Honaker and Gladys Robinette of Swords Creek, Va.; a brother, Andy Plaster of Claypool Hill, Va.; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; two step-great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Newberry was also preceded in death by a daughter, Bertha Newberry; a granddaughter, Mary McGhee; two sisters, Hazel Richardson and Bessie Plaster; and five brothers, Charles Plaster, Henry Plaster, Cecil Plaster, Clarence Plaster and Kenneth Plaster. Pallbearers will be grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday in Singleton Funeral Service. John M. Payne Jr. ABINGDON -- Funeral services for John Milton "Sonny" Payne Jr. will be conducted Sunday at 8 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel in Abingdon. The Rev. Benny Bowman will officiate. Graveside services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in Knollkreg Memorial Park. Family and friends may assemble at the funeral home Monday at 1:30 p.m. for the 1:45 p.m. procession to the cemetery. Mr. Payne, 70, died Friday, May 12, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Northfork, Va. He had lived in Saltville for eight years before moving to Bristol Virginia in 1960. He was a Protestant and was employed with Piggly Wiggly Stores in Saltville and Glade Spring as a meat cutter. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Driver Payne. Among survivors are several cousins, including a special cousin, Charles "Sol" Payne of Bristol Virginia; special friends Raymond and Clara Zartman of Norfolk, Va.; and caregivers Melvin Smeltzer, Carolyn Routh and Elsie Surber. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Sunday in Farris Funeral Service. Memorial contributions may be sent to the BMA Dialysis Patient Care Fund or to the Washington County Life Saving Crew, 237 Park St., Abingdon, VA 24210 Clyde Davis Rasnake Funeral services for Clyde Davis Rasnake will be conducted Sunday at 2 p.m. in Combs Funeral Service Chapel. Elders Darrell Davis, Danny Smith and Larry Blevins will officiate. Burial will be in Taylor Family Cemetery in the Long Hollow section. Mr. Rasnake, 84, of 1137 Anderson St., Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. Pallbearers will be nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Reed's Valley Primitive Baptist Church and Dr. John Sherrill. Combs Funeral Service in Lebanon is in charge of arrangements. Robert Rouse MARION -- Robert Rouse, 74, died Saturday, May 13, 2000, in Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Seaver-Brown Funeral Service. Isaac H. Shrader CEDAR BLUFF -- Funeral services for Isaac Henry "Hank" Shrader will be conducted Sunday at 1 p.m. in Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands. Dr. James B. Hollenhead will officiate. Burial will be in Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill, Va., with military graveside rites by members of Casey-Shortt VFW Post 9640 and Tazewell County Chapter 31 DAV. Mr. Shrader, former mayor of Cedar Bluff and civic leader in the Richlands area, died Friday, May 12, 2000, at home in the Indian Creek section. He was 78. Pallbearers will be Bill Adams, Clarence Vance, Ed Grimm, Jim Boyd, John R. McCall, Teddy Collins, Don Meadows, Hugh Cooke, Harold Crickmer, Bob Hadock, Ruth Whitt, Yvonne Rutherford, Kemper Bausell, Jerry McPherson and Robert Holmes. Honorary pallbearers will be Rudolph Whitt, Elmer Gene Compton, Gene Nolley, Bob Shepherd, Ralph Davis, Bob Webb, Jim Stilwell, Jack Webb, Rayumond McGlothlin, Bill Herron and Dr. German Iosif. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to a charity of your choice. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Kathleen Vaughan NORTON -- Kathleen Mavis Vaughan, 85, died Friday, May 12, 2000, in American Transitional Rehabilitation Care in Memphis. She was a former resident of Norton. She had lived in Memphis since 1995. She was a member of Norton United Methodist Church and a retired teacher serving in Wise County, Alexandria and Norton school systems. Surviving are a niece, Carol Francisco of Memphis; and three great-nieces. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Norton United Methodist Church. The Rev. Roy LaDuke will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Miss Vaughan was preceded in death by three brothers; and two sisters, Marie Vaughan and Trula Esser. Among survivors are nephew-in-law Jerry Francisco of Memphis. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in Hagy Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Norton United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 76, Norton, VA 24273. Mittie R. Venable Funeral services for Mittie R. Venable will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at the graveside in Sharrett's Cemetery. The Rev. Jimmy Epperson and Dr. Austin Cook will officiate. Mrs. Venable, 92, of Bristol Virginia, died Friday, May 12, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was a lifelong resident of Bristol and the widow of George W. Venable Sr. She was a retired employee of Big Jack Manufacturing Co. with 34 years of service. She was a member of Tennessee Avenue Baptist Church. Surviving are four daughters, Lois Jones, Carolyn Volk, Nancy Flick and Barbara Jackson, all of Bristol Virginia; three sons, George W. Venable Jr., Lynn Allen Venable and Paul J. Venable, all of Bristol Virginia; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mrs. Veanble was also preceded in death by a son, Robert E. Venable. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 101 Fountain Place, Suite 1E, Johnson City, TN 37604. John Waverly Warrick Jr. Funeral services for John Waverly Warrick Jr. will be conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. Darrell Fletcher and the Revs. Perry Cleek and Stan Anderson will officiate. Entombment will be in Glenwood Mausoleum. Mr. Warrick, 66, of 115 Dover Lane, Bristol, Tenn., died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be Darrell Fletcher, Ray Ezzell, Tom Hodge, Don Salyers, Jack McPherson and Howard Harman. Honorary pallbearers will be Chester Schultz, Jim Cross, Glen Massingill, Tom Cooper, Bryan Bogart, Jackie Peters, Richard Lewis and John Williams. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 544, Bristol, VA 24201. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Gene E. Watson RICHLANDS -- Funeral services for Gene E. Watson will be conducted Sunday at 3:30 p.m. in Hurst-Scott Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Carol Ferguson will officiate. Burial will be in Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery in Richlands. Mr. Watson, 65, of 113 Eagle St., died Thursday, May 11, 2000, at home. Pallbearers will be James Marshall, Herbert Marshall, Keith Helton, Tim Helton, Terry Helton, Wayne Lester, George G. Brown and Jerry Hess. Honorary pallbearers will be Tom Haydon, Harold Johnson, Bernard Simmons, Ralph Davis, Harry Carter and Jerry Vance. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Association, the Diabetes Foundation or Southwest Virginia Community College. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Marvin W. Wilkerson KINGSPORT -- Funeral services for Marvin W. "Rooster" Wilkerson will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m. in East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel. Gary B. Dykes and the Rev. Kelly Dykes will officiate. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park with full military honors by VFW Post 4933 Boone Dam. Mr. Wilkerson, 62, of 5113 Lone Star Road, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in the Wexford House. Pallbearers will be members of the VFW. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday in East Lawn Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to VFW Post 4933 Boone Dam. Maude M. Wimmer ABINGDON -- Funeral services for Maude Pearl Miller Wimmer will be conducted Sunday at 3 p.m. in Calvary Baptist Church in Cedar Bluff by Farris Funeral Service. The Revs. Rick Grinstead and Brian Grinstead will officiate. Burial will be in Green Hills Memory Gardens. Mrs. Wimmer, 87, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Pallbearers will be Jeremy Wimmer, Edwin Murphy, Joseph Duncan and nephews. Honorary pallbearers will be Stephanie Murphy, Jan Newberry, Shannon Duncan, nieces, nephews and former students and co-workers. Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. May 15, 2000 Dahmon A. Ball RAVEN, Va. -- Funeral services for Dahmon A. Ball will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in Singleton Funeral Chapel in Cedar Bluff. The Rev. Claudie Throgmartin and Jack Brown will officiate. Burial will be in Greenhills Memory Gardens Cemetery in Claypool Hill, Va. Mr. Ball, 72, died Friday, May 12, 2000, in a Richlands hospital. Pallbearers will be Roy Joe Horne, Bob Ball, John Short, Russell Short, Danny Ball, Gene Ball, Virgil Short and Morrison Short. Honorary pallbearers will be Roy Keenan, Jimmy Thomas, Richard Thomas, Jack Thompson, Todd Harris, Barry Taylor, Chad Taylor, Dennis Taylor, Rick Cox, Denny Long, Dewayne Keen, Jack Zane Thompson, Jerry Rife, Scott McGlothlin, John Martin and Jack Howery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 307 Federal St., Suite 216, Bluefield, WV 24701. Marion P. Bolling Graveside services for Marion Plummer Bolling will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Cemetery by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. Benny Bowman will officiate. Mrs. Bolling, 76, of Bristol Virginia, died Saturday, May 13, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be the Rev. George Henderson, the Rev. Randall Shaffer, the Rev. Austin Cook, the Rev. Joel Cook, the Rev. Danny Felty, Bob Saddler, Ray Hopkins and Caleb Hopkins. Honorary pallbearers will be doctors and staff of Bristol Regional Medical Center and nurses and staff at NHC Health Care. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Raymond D. Burris Sr. RURAL RETREAT, Va. -- Raymond Donald Burris Sr., 61, died Sunday, May 14, 2000, at his home. He was born in Wythe County, Va., a son of the late Raymond Gleaves and Virgie Ellen Cornett Burris, and was a member of Fairview United Methodist Church. He was a U.S. Navy veteran, a member of Rural Retreat American Legion Post 229 and Mt. Airy Masonic Lodge 226 AF&AM. Surviving are his wife, Betty L. Burris; a daughter, Christine M. Burris of the home; a son, Raymond D. Burris Jr. of Virginia Beach, Va.; two sisters, Mary Englar of Abingdon, Md., and Linda B. Reardon of Rural Retreat; two brothers, Oscar Burris of Virginia Beach and Homer Burris of Rural Retreat; a grandson; a great-grandson; a step-grandson; two step-granddaughters; three step-great-grandsons; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Fairview United Methodist Church by Lindsey Funeral Home. The Revs. Rance Edwards and Gerald Neeley will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery with military graveside rites by Marion VFW Post 4667. Mr. Burris was also preceded in death by a brother, Robert P. Burris; a sister, Locky May Burris; and a great-great-grandson, Timothy Thompson McCaughrean Jr. Among survivors are daughter-in-law Kathleen Burris of Virginia Beach; brother-in-law Bill Englar of Abingdon, Md.; sisters-in-law Mary Ellen Burris of Virginia Beach and Debbie Burris and Jean Burris, both of Rural Retreat; grandson Timmy McCaughrean and wife Doris of New Jersey; great-grandson Dillon McCaughrean; special friends Bill, Farron, Will and Casey Smith, Don Viars, Buddy Smith and Belle Ayers; a special aunt, Mabel Flanagan; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home, where a Masonic memorial service will be held at 8 p.m. by Mt. Airy Masonic Lodge 226 AF&AM, or friends may call any time at the residence. Memorial contributions may be sent to Fairview United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund. Lindsey Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Daphne Ellis Clark A memorial service for Daphne "Mimi" Ellis Clark will be conducted Monday at 7 p.m. in Central Presbyterian Church by Akard Funeral Home. Dr. Tom Hay will officiate. There will be no burial. Her wish was to be cremated. Mrs. Clark, 70, of Bristol Virginia, died Friday, May 12, 2000, at home. The family will receive friends at 6 p.m. Monday prior to the service at the church. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Central Presbyterian Church, 301 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Helen L. Dunevant DANVILLE, Va. -- Helen Lewis Dunevant, 81, of 208 Third Ave., died Sunday, May 14, 2000, in Riverside Health Care Center. She was born in Pittsylvania County, a daughter of the late Walter Henry Lewis and Clyde Haraway Lewis, was a housewife and a member of Third Avenue Congregational Christian Church. She was the widow of Fred Evans Dunevant. Surviving are a daughter, Carolyn D. Chapman of Blountville; a son, Lewis A. Dunevant of Marshall, Va.; two sisters, Clara L. Bennett of Brunswick, Ga., and Nancy L. Boswell of Orange Park, Fla.; three brothers, Roy A. Lewis of Burlington, N.C., and Walter H. Lewis Jr. and Charles F. Lewis, both of Providence, N.C.; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Barker Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Freddie Vicks will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Burial Park. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel or other times at the residence. Barker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Pearl Fannon COEBURN -- Edith Pearl Fannon, 74, died Saturday, May 13, 2000, in Norton Community Hospital. She was a daughter of the late Elgin N. and Dora Jane Baker Buchanan, the widow of J.D. Fannon and was a retired cook from Coeburn High School with 27 years of service. Surviving are four sons, Donald Allen Fannon of Leesburg, Va., Tommy Fannon of Banner, Danny Fannon of Coeburn and Jacky R. Fannon of Big Stone Gap; two daughters, Sue Amos of St. Paul and Kaye Lawson of Coeburn; two brothers, Hubert Buchanan and Ivan Buchanan, both of Coeburn; a sister, Lenor Kiser of Lynch, Ky.; 15 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Estes Funeral Home Chapel. R.L. Crawford will officiate. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Gardens in Coeburn. Mrs. Fannon was also preceded in death by a sister, Ruth Richardson; and two brothers, Herschel Buchanan and Delmer Buchanan. Among survivors are daughters-in-law Jennifer Fannon of Leesburg, Georgia Fannon of Banner, Wanda Fannon of Coeburn and Jackie Fannon of Big Stone Gap; and sons-in-law Bill Amos of St. Paul and Jerry Lawson of Coeburn. Visitation will be Monday after 6 p.m. in Estes Funeral Home. Pansy N. Lilly Pansy N. Lilly, 88, of 208 East Road, Bristol, Tenn., died Saturday, May 13, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in McDowell County, W.Va., a daughter of the late Fulton M. and Nora Shamblin Stamper, and had lived most of her life in Cedar Bluff, Va., moving to Bristol Tennessee in 1961. She retired from the Blue Circle Restaurant in 1969 and was a member of West Hills Christian Church. She was the widow of Emory C. Russell and Warren Lilly. Surviving are a daughter, Elizabeth Stacey of Bristol Tennessee; three sons, Emory Clyde Russell of the Philippines, John Russell of Sanford, Fla., and Charles "Bob" Russell of Salem, Va.; three sisters, Cora Williamson of Bristol Virginia, Rosa Winnbarger of Yorktown, Va., and Carrie Wilson of Matthews, Va.; four brothers, Gene Stamper of Grafton, Va., Malcolm Stamper of Hayes, Va., Jack Stamper of Cleveland, Tenn., and David Stamper of Dayton, Ohio; 15 grandchildren; several-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Ministers Gary Knapp and Hugh Hatfield will officiate. Burial will be in Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Lilly was also preceded in death by two sisters, Hazel Kitts and Kathleen Jones; a brother, Thomas Stamper; and a grandson, Jack Stacey. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to West Hills Christian Church, 116 Elm St., Bristol, TN 37620, or Alzheimer's Association, 207 North Boone St., Suite 1050, Johnson City, TN 37604. Rosaley P. Newberry RICHLANDS -- Funeral services for Rosaley Plaster Newberry will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Singleton Funeral Service Chapel in Cedar Bluff. The Revs. Carl Robinson and Otis Musick will officiate. Burial will be in Newberry Family Cemetery at Horton Ridge. Mrs. Newberry, 92, died Friday, May 12, 2000, in a Richlands hospital. Pallbearers will be grandchildren. Singleton Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. John M. Payne Jr. ABINGDON -- Graveside services for John Milton "Sonny" Payne Jr. will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in Knollkreg Memorial Park. Family and friends may assemble at the funeral home Monday at 1:30 p.m. for the 1:45 p.m. procession to the cemetery. Mr. Payne, 70, died Friday, May 12, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Memorial contributions may be sent to the BMA Dialysis Patient Care Fund or to the Washington County Life Saving Crew, 237 Park St., Abingdon, VA 24210. Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Estel Riffey ABINGDON -- Estel Riffey died Sunday, May 14, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was born in Whitetop, Va., had lived in Maryland and Washington, D.C., and worked in steel factories before moving to Abingdon in 1967. He retired from Purolater Courier. He was a Christian and a member of Greendale Chapel. Surviving are his wife, Olive Riffey; a daughter, Debra R. Ireson of Kingsport; a sister, Blanche Payne of Whitetop, Va.; a granddaughter, Sunshine Renee Hall of Abingdon; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 4 p.m. in Whitetop Baptist Church by Farris Funeral Service. The Revs. Jerry Eggers and T.A. Pennington will officiate. Burial will be in Blevins Cemetery. Among survivors are several cousins. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Greendale Chapel in Abingdon. Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Robert Rouse MARION -- Funeral services for Robert Rouse will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Seaver-Brown Chapel. The Revs. Charles DeBord and Jerry Creasy will officiate. Burial will be in Middle Fork Cemetery in Chilhowie. Mr. Rouse, 74, died Saturday, May 13, 2000, in Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport. He was a son of the late Charles and Carrie Rouse and was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are his wife, Irene Rouse; three daughters, Pamela R. Miller of Elizabethton and Carolyn R. Eller and Barbara R. Miller, both of Marion; three sons, Dennis Rouse of Galax, Va., and Bobby Rouse and Larry Rouse, both 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, Va., and Leon Rouse of Atkins, Va.; 16 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Mr. Rouse was also preceded in death by a brother, Ernest Rouse. Among survivors are sons-in-law Jerry Miller of Elizabethton and Cecil Eller of Marion; daughters-in-law Anne Rouse of Galax and Joanne Rouse and Pearl Rouse, both of Marion. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday in Seaver-Brown Chapel. Margaret Naomi Shular Margaret Naomi Shular, 77, of Bristol Tennessee, died Saturday, May 13, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Blowing Rock, N.C., a daughter of Florence Moody Jenkins of Bristol Tennessee and the late Bertie K. Jenkins, and had spent most of her life in the Bristol area. She was retired from the /{Bristol Herald Courier/}. Surviving, besides her mother, are a daughter, Linda Warner of Knoxville; a sister, Irene Baker of Bristol Tennessee; a brother, Dean B. Jenkins of North Canton, Ohio; three grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Glenwood Cemetery by Akard Funeral Home. The Rev. Tony Trunnell will officiate. Among survivors are son-in-law Fred Warner of Knoxville; grandchildren Lynn Dadisman of Atlanta, Charles Ballew and wife Cathy of Marion, Ark., and Ellen Bennett and husband Steve of Encinitas, Calif.; great-grandchildren Shane Montgomery of Lenexa, Kan., Alec Dadisman and Logan Dadisman, both of Atlanta, Kristen Ballew of Marion, Ark., and Matthew Bennett and Hayley Bennett, both of Encinitas. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday in Akard Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Calvary Baptist Church, 1505 Broad St., Bristol, TN 37620. Kathleen Vaughan NORTON -- Funeral services for Kathleen Mavis Vaughan will be conducted Tuesday at 10 a.m. in Norton United Methodist Church. The Rev. Roy LaDuke will officiate. Burial will be in Highland Cemetery. Miss Vaughan, 85, died Friday, May 12, 2000, in American Transitional Rehabilitation Care in Memphis. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in Hagy Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Norton United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 76, Norton, VA 24273. Mittie R. Venable Funeral services for Mittie R. Venable will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at the graveside in Sharrett's Cemetery. The Rev. Jimmy Epperson and Dr. Austin Cook will officiate. Mrs. Venable, 92, of Bristol Virginia, died Friday, May 12, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society, 101 Fountain Place, Suite 1E, Johnson City, TN 37604. Marvin W. Wilkerson KINGSPORT -- Funeral services for Marvin W. "Rooster" Wilkerson will be conducted Monday at 1 p.m. in East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel. Gary B. Dykes and the Rev. Kelly Dykes will officiate. Burial will be in East Lawn Memorial Park with full military honors by VFW Post 4933, Boone Dam. Mr. Wilkerson, 62, of 5113 Lone Star Road, died Thursday, May 11, 2000, in the Wexford House. Pallbearers will be members of the VFW. Memorial contributions may be sent to VFW Post 4933, Boone Dam. East Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.