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A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. the same day at Gwinnett Christian Terrace, 414 Berkmar Way, Lilburn, GA 30047. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Gwinnett Christian Terrace. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at RT Patterson Funeral Home, 5274 N. Buford Highway, Norcross, GA 30071 (770) 448-2441. Leona V. Clark BRADENTON, Fla. – Funeral services for Leona V. Clark will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 24, 2004, in Castlewood Funeral Home Chapel, Castlewood, with Rev. Buddy Burke officiating. Interment will follow in Temple Hill Memorial Park, Castlewood. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, April 23, 2004, in Castlewood Funeral Home, Castlewood. Online condolences may be sent to the Clark family through our Web site at www.castlewoodfuneralhome.com Mrs. Clark, 83, died Tuesday, April 20, 2004, at Manatee Memorial, Bradenton. Castlewood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Elma Brown Combs TROUTDALE, Va. – Elma Brown Combs, age 85, widow of Boss Combs, formerly of Troutdale, died Monday, April 19, 2004, at V. N.A. Hospice House, Vero Beach, Fla. Born Dec. 8, 1918, she was the daughter of the late William A. and Nancy J. Brooks Brown and was a member of Comers Creek Baptist Church. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Okie Thompson and Myrtle Brown, and two brothers, Carl Brown and William Brown. Mrs. Combs is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, William Conley and Georgia Kay Combs of Roseland, Fla.; two sisters, Minnie Combs of Bayview, Md., and Hazel Marie Mullins of Oxford, Pa.; one brother, Letcher Boyd Brown of Roseland; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday, April 25, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Comers Creek Baptist Church, with Rev. Don Stone and Rev. Ralph Surber officiating. Burial will follow in the Comers Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Grayson County, Va. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 7 until 9 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel or any time at the home of Irene Stone, Sugar Grove, Va. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.seaverbrown.com Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory is serving the Combs Family. Lillian B. Davis RICHLANDS – Mrs. Lillian Beatrice Davis, age 74, of 106 Cole St., died Wednesday, April 21, 2004, at a Richlands hospital following a lengthy illness. She was born in Richlands and was a daughter of the late Fannel Ray Helbert and Dolly Katherine Ball Helbert Griffith. She was a lifelong resident of the Richlands area and was of the Christian faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Lucille Williams, Marylee Lester and Peggy Mullins. Survivors are: her husband, Mr. Carl A. Davis; son, Mr. Gene Helbert and wife, Roberta of Grapefield, Va.; brother, Mr. Paul Kelly Helbert and wife, Sue of Cleveland, Ohio; six grandchildren; 15 great- grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian Beatrice Davis will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, with Rev. Dannie Short and Rev. Paul Griffith officiating. Entombment will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum at Claypool Hill, Va. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Dr. Romulo Fajardo will serve as an honorary pallbearer. Friends may call at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands after 6 p.m. Friday. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com Bennie Dooley CARTERTON, Va. – Funeral services for Bennie Lee Kendrick Dooley will be conducted in the Owens Funeral Service Chapel, Lebanon, at 2 p.m. on Sunday, April 25, 2004, with Bennie’s nephew, Rev. H.G. Musick, officiating. Burial will follow the service at Russell Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Saturday evening, April 24, 2004, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be Harry Dickenson, Wayne Duncan, Bob Harding, Guy Skeens, Johnny Skeens and Wilson Skeens. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that those wishing to honor Bennie’s memory do so by making memorial donations to Cleveland Rescue Squad, Cleveland, RCMC Hospice of Lebanon, or a hospice agency of choice. Mrs. Dooley, 90, passed away April 19, 2004, at her residence. Owens Funeral Service, Lebanon, is in charge of arrangements. W.J. (Punk) Dorton Jr. LEBANON – W. J. (Punk) Dorton, Jr., 66, of the Hansonville community, died Thursday, April 22, 2004, from injuries received in an automobile accident. Arrangements are incomplete. Combs Funeral Service is serving the Dorton family. Genola L. Edwards ABINGDON – Mrs. Genola Lane Edwards, age 90, died Thursday, April 22, 2004, at Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born on July 15, 1913, in Dickenson County, Va., and was a daughter of the late Cleophas Lane and Alice Reedy Lane. Mrs. Edwards was also preceded in death by her husband, Lonzo Edwards. Mrs. Edwards was a charter member of Yates Chapel Freewill Baptist Church and had attended Jackson Memorial Church prior to her death. She is survived by her daughters, Ann Orr and husband Thomas of Abingdon, Rita Salyers and husband Mark of Meadowview, Carol Morisette of Madison Heights, Mich., and Sharon Rhudy of St. Cloud, Fla.; a sister, Leola Markland of Morristown, Tenn.; 16 grandchildren; several great- grandchildren; and several great-great grandchildren. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24, 2004, in the Farris Funeral Chapel, with Brother Gary Harless and Brother Gary Stanley officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Casket bearers will be selected from family members. Honorary casket bearers will be Dr. Andrew Rhinehart and the deacons of Yates Chapel Freewill Baptist Church and Jackson Memorial Church. Flowers will be accepted or a memorial donation may be made to your favorite charity. Those wishing to send memories or messages of sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. Farris Funeral Service, 427 E. Main St., is serving the family of Mrs. Genola Lane Edwards. Mary Virginia Farris MARION – Mary Virginia Farris, age 83, widow of Charles B. Farris, died Wednesday, April 21, 2004, in Smyth County Community Hospital. She is survived by one daughter and son-in-law, Donna and Danny Blackburn of Marion; two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles and Barbara Farris of Gaithersburg, Md., and Robert and Karen Farris of Sterling, Va.; one sister, Hank Haulsee of Marion; seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 24, 2004, at 11 a.m. at Seaver- Brown Chapel, with Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. Burial will follow in Wassum Valley Cemetery, Marion. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 7 until 9 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.seaverbrown.com Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory is serving the Farris Family. Robert W. Gibson Jr. ABINGDON – A funeral service for Mr. Robert W. Gibson Jr. will be conducted Friday, April 23, 2004, at 11 a.m. in the Farris Funeral Chapel, 427 East Main St., with Pastor Jimmie Davidson and Rev. John Stapleton officiating. Entombment will follow in the Colonial Chapel Mausoleum at Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Bill Miller, Perry Cook, Ralph Hagy, Ed Dixon, Tom Leonard, Ed Bunn, Jim Bunn, Joe Bunn and Jerry Skeens. Honorary pallbearers will be Earl Dellinger, John Bundy, H.C. Pratt, Bill Witt, Dwight Byrd, Omar Bunn, Alan Buchanan, Jerry McClure, Woodrow McGlothlin, Bill Lester, Gene Anderson, Dr. Todd Nairn and Dr. Tom Green. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Grundy Baptist Church, P.O. Box 675, Grundy, VA 24614, or Highlands Fellowship, P.O. Box 553, Abingdon, VA 24212. Those wishing to express a memory or sympathy online, may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com Mr. Gibson Jr., age 84, formerly of Grundy, went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, April 20, 2004. Farris Funeral Service is serving the family of Mr. Gibson. Charles F. Harrison ELIZABETHTON – Charles Floyd Harrison, age 81, 415 West F St., died Thursday, April 22, 2004, in the James H. Quillen V.A. Medical Center Hospital, following an extended illness. He was born in Lake City, Fla., and grew up in the Abingdon area. Mr. Harrison was the son of the late Robert Payton and Sidney West Harrison. He was preceded in death by four brothers, Louis, Bob, Nathan and Bruce Harrison, and a sister, Carolyne Smith. Mr. Harrison was a member of First United Methodist Church for over 50 years, where he had served as usher for many years. He had also served as the treasurer of the Wesley Bible Sunday School Class. He was a retired sales representative and merchant. He was a member of the American Legion Post 49 and the Disabled Veterans of America. Mr. Harrison was appointed as a Tennessee Colonel Aide De Camp to Gov. Ned McWherter. His hobbies were woodworking, crossword puzzles and the computer. Charles will be remembered for his big laugh, cheerful spirit and his delight in children. He will be deeply missed by his family and many friends. Survivors include his wife, Eula White Harrison of the home; a daughter and son- in-law, Pamela H. Bashor and Dr. David Bashor, Charlotte, N.C.; one granddaughter and her husband, Melissa W. and Rick Marshall, Arlington, Va.; one brother and sister-in-law, Sidney A. "Nick" and Jean Harrison, Cullman, Ala.; an honorary daughter, Dr. Tina Ram, Biloxi, Miss.; an honorary granddaughter, Jennifer Morris, Georgetown, Va.; numerous nieces and nephews; and a very special friend, John Fields, of Elizabethton. A funeral service for Mr. Harrison will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday, April 24, 2004, in the Chapel of Peace of Tetrick Funeral Home, with Rev. Buford Hankins officiating. Music will be under the direction of Mrs. Brenda Pelham. Interment will follow in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Active pallbearers will be selected from family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be the Wesley Bible Class of First United Methodist Church, members of the McDonald’s Coffee Club and employees of McDonalds, Elizabethton. The family will receive friends in the chapel of the funeral home from 6 till 8 p.m. Friday, April 23. Those wishing to make donations in memory of Mr. Harrsion may donate to the First United Methodist Church, 325 East E St., Elizabethton. Words of sympathy may be e-mailed to the family thru our Web site at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com The funeral arrangements for Mr. Harrison are entrusted to the Tetrick Funeral Home of Elizabethton, 423- 542-2232. David S. King PINEY FLATS – The funeral service for David S. King will be conducted at 2 o’clock Friday afternoon, April 23, 2004, at the graveside in New Bethel Cemetery in Piney Flats, with Dr. David Wadsworth officiating. Those who wish may send memorial contributions to The Flower Fund, c/o Central Presbyterian Church, 301 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201, and New Bethel Cemetery Fund, c/o Carolyn King, 1291 Pickens Bridge Road, Piney Flats, TN 37686. Condolences and memories may be sent to the family by visiting www.oakley-cook.com Mr. King, 48, died Monday, April 19, 2004, at his residence after a brief battle with cancer. Mr. King and his family are in the care of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home, 2223 Volunteer Parkway, Bristol Tennessee. Robert W. Lincoln Sr. MARION – Robert Willard Lincoln Sr., age 65, passed away Wednesday, April 21, 2004. Mr. Lincoln was born in Abingdon to the late Ralph Louis and Sarah Richardson Lincoln and was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Anderson Lincoln. He was a graduate of Georgia Techm, where he played football and was the captain of the freshman team. He was the owner and operator of Lincoln Builders, an avid golfer and a member of the Royal Oak Presbyterian Church. Survivors include: wife, Rebecca Lincoln; three sons and daughters-in-law, Robert Jr. and Diane Lincoln, Marion, Colin and Melanie Lincoln, Marion and John and Laura Lincoln, Marion; two brothers, Ralph L. "Abe" Lincoln and wife Margaret "Peggy" Lincoln, Kingsport, and Charles F. Lincoln, Marion; four grandchildren, Michael Lincoln, Samuel Lincoln, Laura Lincoln and Carson Lincoln; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, Samuel "Andy" Anderson Jr. and wife June Anderson; one niece; five nephews; and his special companion, Shadow also survive. Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 24, 2004, at 4 p.m. at the Royal Oak Presbyterian Church, with Rev. Neville Mozingo and Rev. Alan Gray officiating. Interment will follow in the Rose Lawn Cemetery. In Lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 246, Abingdon, VA 24212 or to the Royal Oak Presbyterian Church, 139 West Main St., Marion, VA 24354. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.bradleysfh.com The family will receive friends Friday evening at the Royal Oak Presbyterian Church from 6-8 p.m. Bradley’s Funeral Home, Marion, is serving the family of Mr. Lincoln. Ben P. Murphy Jr. DAMASCUS – Ben P. Murphy Jr., age 81, passed away on Thursday, April 22, 2004, at his residence. He was a native of Atlanta and was the son of the late Ben P. Murphy Sr. and Ruth Greer Murphy. He had lived in Damascus for the past 20 years. He was a veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps during World War II and retired electronic technician from GTE in Streator, Ill. He was co-owner of the Damascus Hosiery Mill and was a former member of the Virginia Highlands Airport Commission. Mr. Murphy was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife, Esther Murphy; one daughter, Jane Martin and her husband, Bobby, of Damascus; one son, Rodney Murphy, of Mulino, Ore.; four grandchildren, Tighe Martin, Drew Martin, Jacob Murphy and Justine Murphy; two sisters, Vivian Atwood Brown, of Damascus and Pamela Carter, of Naples, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 24, 2004, at the graveside at Sunset Memorial Park in Damascus, with Mr. Bob Widener officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the Damascus Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 458, Damascus, VA 24236. There will be no viewing or visitation at the funeral home. Condolences may be sent to the family through our Website at www.garrettfuneralhome.com Garrett Funeral Home in Damascus is serving the family of Mr. Murphy. Jane Musick HONAKER – Funeral services for Mrs. Jane Russell Sykes Musick will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday in the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, with Rev. Stephen Musick officiating. Interment will follow in Ketron Memorial Gardens at Lebanon. Relatives and friends will serve as pallbearers. Mrs. Musick, age 45, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2004, in a Bristol Tennessee hospital. Frances S. Newland BRISTOL, Va. – The family of Frances S. Newland will receive friends Friday, April 23, 2004, from 11:30 until 1 o’clock, with the service to follow at 1 o’clock in the Blevins Memorial Chapel of Oakley-Blevins Funeral Home. Rev. Luke Martin and Rev. Charles Murphy will officiate. Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery, with grandsons serving as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the Paula Newland Memorial Fund, c/o Walter Newland, 21543 Plantation Road, Bristol, VA 24202. Condolences and memories may be sent to the family by visiting www.oakley-blevins.com Mrs. Newland, 93, of 21543 Plantation Road, went to be with the Lord Monday, April 19, 2004. Mrs. Newland and her family are in the care of Oakley-Blevins Funeral Home, 417 Lee St., Bristol Virginia. Jeffrey D. O’Neal BRISTOL, Tenn. – Funeral services for Jeffrey Daryle "Jeff" O’Neal will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, April, 23, 2004, at the graveside in the Shelby Hills Cemetery, with Dr. Austin Cook officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be nephews. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Family and friends will meet at Shelby Hills Cemetery. Online condolences may be registered at www.weaverfuneralhome.net Mr. O’Neal, 45, of 412 Taylor St., passed away and went to be with his Lord Tuesday, April 20, 2004, in the Wellmont Hospice House. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Charles W. Perry BLUFF CITY – Funeral services for Charles W. "Bill" Perry will be held 10 a.m. Friday, April 23, 2004, at the Crossroads Baptist Church, with Rev. Donnie Shaffer and Rev. Charlie Worley officiating. The burial will follow in Weaver Cemetery, with military honors conducted by the VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Pallbearers will be J.W. Cox, Danny Rhymer, Chris McCoy, Doug Newton, Bob Jones, Greg Philips, Ricky Adams and Donnie Newton. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.weaverfuneralhome.net Mr. Perry, age 82, of 509 Harrington Hollow Rd., passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2004, in the Select Speciality Hospital. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Joe R. Stidham COCOA, Fla. – Joe R. Stidham, 64, died Sunday, April 18, 2004, at his residence. He was a native of the Norton area. He was a Navy veteran of the Korean War and was awarded the National Defense Medal and Navy Occupation Service Medal (E). He was preceded in death by his parents, Arlin and Martha (Sturgill) Stidham, four brothers, and three sisters. He is survived by his wife, Reatha (Messer) Stidham of Cocoa; daughters and son- in-law, Mitzi Stidham, Cocoa and Karen (Stidham) and John Fowler, Kissimmee, Fla.; three grandchildren, Mary Beth Richardson and Joshua and Patrick Fowler of Florida; sisters and brothers-in-law, Mary (Stidham) and Richard Osborne and Nancy (Stidham) and Elmer Smith; and sisters-in-law, Louise Stidham, Betty Stidham and Katherine Stidham. The family will receive friends 5-8 p.m. Saturday at Hagy & Fawbush Funeral Home in Norton. Funeral service will be conducted 8 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel, with Rev. Robert Fultz Jr. officiating and Joe’s long-time friend, Emory Robinette, assisting. Graveside committal services, with military honors, will be conducted at noon Sunday in the Powell Valley Memorial Gardens. Those wishing to go in procession to the cemetery may meet at the funeral home 11:30 a.m. Sunday. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.hagyfawbush.com Margie M. Vanover CLINTWOOD – Margie M. Vanover, age 82, died at Norton Community Hospital on Thursday, April 22, 2004. A lifelong resident of Dickenson County, she was the daughter of the late Jerome and Lillie Powers Mullins. She was the widow of Arvil Vanover and was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, Carl Mullins, Earl Mullins, Ishmal Mullins, Oshie Fleming, Estelle Mullins and Mamie Wright. Surviving are her sons, Bennie Vanover and wife Edna and Harry Vanover and wife Anita, all of Clintwood; her grandchildren, Tammy Vanover Dotson, Donna Vanover Mullins, Richard Vanover, Rhonda Vanover Bowen and Army Spec. Wesley Rasnick; six great- grandchildren also survive. Funeral services for Margie M. Vanover will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday from the Clintwood Funeral Home Chapel, with Ministers Lester Mullins and Lynn Vanover officiating. Burial will follow in the Mullins Cemetery, Route 3, Clintwood. The family will receive friends after 6 p.m. Friday, with a song service to follow at 7 p.m. Active pallbearers are Richard Vanover, Greg Mullins, Greg Dotson, Army Spec. Wesley Rasnick, Ronnie Bowen and Zachary Dotson. Honorary pallbearers are Tony Robinson, Alex Sluss, Richard Sluss, Bill Large, Terry Price, Greg Vanover, Paul Moore, Dr. Tholpady and Dr. De’Amato. Clintwood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Paul Wayne Vickers BRISTOL, Va. – Paul Wayne Vickers passed away Thursday, April 22, 2004, at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete. Weaver Funeral Home is serving the Vickers Family. Gary R. Williams NORTON – Gary R. Williams, 52, died Thursday, April 22, 2004, in Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital after a lengthy illness. He was a lifelong resident of the Norton area. He was of the Pentecostal faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Goldie Williams; and brothers, John, Edward and Robert Williams. He is survived by daughters and sons-in-law, May and Jamie Peaks, Norton and Susan and Chris Chute, Fredericksburg, Va.; four granddaughters, Audrionna, Deanna and Haley Peaks and Megan Chute; sisters and brothers-in law, Glenda and Mark Mullins, Joyce and Aubrey Wilson, Albie and Johnny Ingle, Gracie and Jerry Fields and Hazel Joyner Minnix, all of Norton; brothers and sisters-in-law, Freddie and Linda Williams, Arnold and Susan Williams, all of Norton; special niece, Sandra Bentley; special friends, Jeanette Craiger, Willie Dingus and Tate Hill; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday in the Hagy & Fawbush Funeral Home. The funeral service will be conducted 2 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home chapel, with Rev. Robert Fultz Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the White Oak Gap Cemetery. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.hagyfawbush.com