Bristol, Virginia, Obituaries: Bristol Herald Courier, January 10, 2005 Contributed for use in USGenWeb Archives by: Bristol Herald Courier http://www.bristolnews.com/servlet/Satellite?pagename=TRI/Page/TRI_FrontPage ==================================================================== Copyright. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm ==================================================================== Published in the Bristol Herald Courier on 1/10/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bower, Richard HARRISONBURG, Va. – Dr. Richard E. Bower, age 88, formerly of Richlands and Abingdon, passed away Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, in a Harrisonburg health care facility, following a brief illness. Dr. Bower was born Aug. 22, 1916, in Marine City, Mich. He was the son of Russell and Mate Bower. He attended grade school and high school and then entered medical school at Wayne State University in Detroit. After graduating from medical school, he was drafted into the Army, where he served as an orthopedic surgeon in the South Pacific during World War II. When the war was over, Dr. Bower received an invitation from Dr. G.D. Vermilya, with whom he had served in the South Pacific, to come and work in Richlands, at the Clinch Valley Clinic. Shortly thereafter, Dr. Bower began his practice of obstetrics and gynecology. During his practice, he was able to make friends with and help many people. In 1960 alone, he delivered 625 babies and, during his career, he delivered over 12,000. His hands were the first to touch many people and he also touched many lives. Richard had many other interests besides his work. He was an artist and a musician. He loved to jog and even played golf and tennis well into his 70s. Richard was also an elder in the Richlands Presbyterian Church, where he taught Sunday School for over 30 years. Dr. Bower is survived by his wife, Louise; daughters, Kathleen Bower of E. Kingston, N.H., and Lisa Harris and her husband Bill of Cumberland, Md.; one son, James Bower and his wife Rita of Cedar Bluff; and grandchildren, Andrea Nicole Bower of Radford and Jimmy Bower of Cedar Bluff. Dr. Bower loved the Lord, his family, friends and patients. He was a wonderful husband, father and friend. He will be sorely missed. Funeral services will be conducted at 7 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005, at Singleton Funeral Service Chapel in Cedar Bluff, with Dr. Steve Scott and Rev. Paul O'Gorek officiating. The family will receive friends after 5:30 p.m., Tuesday at Singleton Funeral Service in Cedar Bluff. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations may be sent to Sunnyside Fellowship Fund, 3935 Sunnyside Drive, Suite A, Harrisonburg, VA 22801; or Richlands Presbyterian Church, Save Our Heritage Fund, P.O. Box 446, Richlands, VA 24641. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to www.singletonfuneralservice.com. Singleton Funeral Service is serving the Bower family. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier from 1/10/2005 - 1/11/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Brooks, Rev. Oliver E. "Gene" CASTLEWOOD – Funeral services for Rev. Oliver E. "Gene" Brooks will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005, in Castlewood Funeral Home Chapel, Castlewood, with the Rev. David Denton and the Rev. Gilmer Castle officiating. Interment will follow in Temple Hill Memorial Park, Castlewood. Pallbearers will be son, Bobby Brooks; two grandsons, Allen Brooks and Ryan Brooks; and friends include Jim Holbrook, Wayne Nunley, and Billy Syphers. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10, 2005, at Castlewood Funeral Home, Castlewood. Online condolences may be sent to the Brooks family through our Web site at www.castlewoodfuneralhome.com. Rev. Oliver E. "Gene" Brooks, 71, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at his residence, following a lengthy illness. Castlewood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier on 1/10/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Call Jr., William RICH VALLEY, Va. – Mr. William T. Call Jr., age 75, went to be with the Lord Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Nell Call; four sons, Sid Call and wife Kathy of Tazewell, Bill Call and wife Betsy of Glade Spring, Rick Call and wife Nina of Rich Valley and Mike Call and Becky Call of Rich Valley; two sisters, Carrie Nipper of Saltville and Daisy Edwards and husband Ralph of Rich Valley; brother-in-law, Thomas Waddell Jr. of Rich Valley; five grandchildren, Jennifer Lowe and husband Tim of Tazewell, Jeff Call and wife Crystal of Tazewell, Jeremy Call of Tazewell and Emily and Carter Call of Glade Spring; and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services for Mr. Call will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005, at Ridgedale Cemetery in Rich Valley, with Rev. Neville Mozingo officiating. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Monday evening from 6 until 7:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Ridgedale Cemetery; or the Saltville Rescue Squad. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home of Saltville is serving the Call family. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier on 1/10/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Callahan, D.B. ABINGDON – Mr. D.B. Callahan, age 89, passed away, Jan. 9, 2005, in the Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol Tennessee. Arrangements incomplete at this time. The D.R. Henderson Funeral Home is serving the Callahan family. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier on 1/10/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Charles, Myrtle HAYSI – Funeral services for Myrtle Charles will be conducted 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 10, 2005, at Haysi Funeral Home with Elders Garnell Gilbert and Buford Deel officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens, Abingdon. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Myrtle Charles, age 88, of Route 1, passed away Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at her residence. Haysi Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier on 1/10/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Clark Sr., Howard RANDLEMAN, N.C. – Mr. Howard Lee Clark Sr., 70, passed away Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at Wesley Long Hospital. A graveside service will be held at 3 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005, at Guilford Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at Hanes-Lineberry Sedgefield Chapel. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier on 1/10/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Crabill, Pauline Pauline Dunn Crabill, age 76, of the Cambridge House, passed away, Saturday, Jan 8, 2005. She was born Aug. 8, 1928, in Damascus and lived most of her adult life in Arlington, Va. She was a daughter of the late Dan and Josie A. Watson Dunn. She was a homemaker and was a member of the Bloss Baptist Church in Arlington. Survivors include son, Herbert Dunn and wife Juda Revonda; four grandchildren, Tonya Deel and husband Jason, Dwayne Dunn, Katrina Hamby and husband Tony and Kristi Nelson and husband John Jr.; two great-grandchildren, Marina Deel and Jordan Nelson; sister, Betty Stoltzfus; brother, Russell Blevins; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tony Hamby and Rev. Lewis Smith officiating. The committal will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday at the Mountain View Cemetery. Honorary pallbearers will be Dave Smith, Jerry Gent, Roger Gent and Rev. Wallace Freeman. The family would like to extend a special thanks to the staff of the Cambridge House for their prayers and support. Online condolences may be registered at www.weaverfuneralhome.net. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday at the Weaver Funeral Home. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier on 1/10/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dutton, Hazel BRISTOL, Va. – Hazel Daugherty Dutton, age 79, of 7365 White Pine Circle, passed away Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005, in the Wellmont Hospice House. She was born April 18, 1925, in Russell County, Va., and made her home in the Bristol area for the past 55 years. She was a daughter of the late James and Mary Mitchell Meade, was a former employee of Monroe Calculating and attended the Shelby Street Church of God. Survivors include: husband, Harry L. Dutton; daughter, Pat Harr and husband Jack; two sons, Gary E. Daugherty and wife Emma and Carl W. Daugherty and wife Joyce; grandchildren, Michelle Daugherty, Michael Daugherty, Angela Gilbert Walden, Lisa Daugherty and Tim Daugherty; five great-grandchildren; brother, Fred Meade and wife Lois; two sisters, Ruth Meade and Madge Patrick; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2005, in the Mountain View Mausoleum Chapel. Online condolences may be registered at www.weaverfuneralhome.net. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Tuesday at the Weaver Funeral Home. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier on 1/10/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Fields, Violet MARION – A graveside service and burial for Violet Bevins Fields will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, Jan. 10, 2005, in the Grassy Creek Church Cemetery, with the Rev. Darryl Baker officiating. Those attending are requested to meet at the cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ronnie Bevins, David Bevins, Herbert Bevins Jr., Phillip Salyer, Garland Osborne and Andrew Hartsock. Violet Bevins Fields, 77, passed away Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, in the Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Combs Funeral Service in Lebanon is serving the family of Mrs. Fields. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier on 1/10/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hawkins, William ABINGDON – Graveside services for William L. "Bill" Hawkins will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in Forest Hills Memory Gardens by the Abingdon Masonic Lodge No. 48 AF & AM. Military honors will also be conducted by Highlands Fellowship Honor Guard. Honorary pallbearers will be Dick Gardner, Rev. Fred Parker, Dr. Jim Stanley, Mike Counts, members of the Wesley Bible Class of Abingdon United Methodist Church, former employees and customers of Service Barber and Beauty Shop, Bill's present customers, neighbors and friends. The family suggest that expressions of sympathy be in the form of memorial contributions to The Masonic Home of Virginia, 4101 Nine Mile Road, Richmond, VA 23223-4916; or the Washington County Life Saving Crew, P.O. 58, Abingdon, VA 24212. Those wishing to express sympathy online to the family of Mr. Hawkins may do so at www.campbell-funeralhome.com. William L. "Bill" Hawkins, 95, a well-known resident of the Cummings Heights community, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, in the Johnston Memorial Hospital. Campbell Funeral Home, Abingdon, is in charge of the arrangement. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier from 1/8/2005 - 1/10/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hicks, Lenford ABINGDON – A funeral service for Mr. Lenford M. "Imp" Hicks will be conducted Monday, Jan. 10, 2005, at 8 p.m. in the Rosedale Baptist Church with Rev. Don Paxton and Rev. John Stapleton officiating. A committal service will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in the Rosedale Baptist Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday at the church. Pallbearers will be the following grandsons: Michael Roseberry, Trey White, Jason White, Matthew Roseberry, Curtis Price and Justin Johnson. Honorary pallbearers will be his granddaughters, Beverly Essick, Jessica Johnson, Rebecca Louder, Sarah Beth White, Carri Price and Emily White. At Mr. Hicks request, in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Shriners Children's Orthopedic Hospital, 950 West Faris Road, Greeneville, SC 29605. Those wishing to express a memory or sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com. Mr. Lenford M. "Imp" Hicks, age 76, passed away Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at the James H. Quillen VA Medical Center. Farris Funeral Service, 427 East Main St., is serving the family of Mr. Hicks. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier on 1/10/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hilliard, Jimmy BRISTOL, Tenn. – Funeral services for Jimmy William Hilliard will be conducted at 1 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Paul Brown officiating. A private burial will follow in the Sullivan County Cemetery. The family will receive friends from noon until 1 p.m., prior to the service on Tuesday. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at www.weaverfuneralhome.net. Jimmy William Hilliard, age 47, of 1214 Broad St., went to be with the Lord Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005, at his residence. Weaver Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Hilliard. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier from 1/10/2005 - 1/11/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hord, Robert Robert Alexander Hord departed this life Jan. 4, 2005, in Lexington, Ky. Born Jan. 3, 2005, he was the son of Derrick Cansler and Lisa Renee Hord. Other than his parents, Robert is survived by a sister, Kaitlyn Nicole Hord; paternal grandparents, Elvira Cansler Hord of Lexington and Bobby Hord of Kingsport; maternal grandmother, Ann Walters of Louisville, Ky.; and a host of relatives and friends. Graveside services were held Jan. 7, 2005, in Kentucky. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at 3628 Fair Ridge Drive, Lexington, KY 40509. Information courtesy of Robinson Mortuary, 333 Spencer St., Bristol, VA 24201. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier on 1/10/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Montgomery, William SALTVILLE – William R. "Bill" Montgomery, age 77, went to be with the Lord Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005. He was preceded in death by three brothers and two sisters. Bill loved and attended the Tumbling Creek Primitive Baptist Church. He is survived by the love of his life for 57 years, Lorene Montgomery; one and only daughter and special son-in-law, Joyce Ann Stanley and Sherman Franklin Stanley Jr. of Saltville; two sisters, Opal Johnson McElraft of Saltville and Jackie Nutter and husband James of Glade Spring; special grandchildren, Gregory Allen Stanley and special friend, Lesly Horn of Abingdon, Kevin Lee Stanley and wife Erin of Saltville, Caryn Stanley Gates and husband Brandon of Saltville and Tracey Peterson Stanley of Meadowview; seven great- grandchildren, who were the lights of his life, Canaan Allen Stanley, Megen Grace Stanley, Job Robinson Stanley, Tyler Montgomery Stanley, Elijah Shade Stanley, Thatcher Franklin Stanley and Olivia Ann Stanley Gates; and several nieces and nephews. Bill loved all of his children and was greatly loved by all of them. The family will receive friends from 7-9 p.m. Monday at the funeral home. Funeral services for Mr. Montgomery will be conducted at 11 a.m., Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005, at the Tumbling Creek Primitive Baptist Church, with Elder Leonard Barton and Elder Eddie Lyle officiating and special speaker, grandson Kevin Stanley. Burial will follow in the Johnson Family Cemetery. Pallbearers: Steve Johnson, Tin Norris Jr. Norris, Wayne Collins, Brandon Gates, Bird Collins, Little Ronnie Collins and Robby Millhorne. Honorary pallbearers; Ronnie Collins, Neil Buddy Johnson, Billy Joe Nunn, Kenneth Presnell and Larry Ledbetter. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home of Saltville is serving the Montgomery family. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier on 1/10/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Palmer, Mary COEBURN – Mary Bond Palmer, 69, passed away Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005, in the Bon Secours St. Mary's Hospital, Norton. She was a graduate of the Coeburn High School and a member of the Community Freewill Baptist Church in Flatwoods. Surviving are her husband, Johnny Palmer; a son, Tony Palmer of Coeburn; two grandchildren, Emily Palmer and Justin Palmer; two sisters, Maxie Davis and Hazel Sartin, both of Coeburn; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted 8 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2005, in the Sturgill Funeral Home Chapel, Coeburn, with Pastor Wayne Perry and Pastor Leon Lawson officiating. The family will receive friends Tuesday 6 to 8 p.m., at the Sturgill Funeral Home, Coeburn. Graveside services will be conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005, at the Lawson Cemetery, Crab Orchard section of Coeburn. Sturgill Funeral Homes, Coeburn, is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier on 1/10/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Pearl, Poston MARION – Pearl Crewey Poston, age 93, died Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, at the home of Earl and Nancy Farris in Kingsport. She was the daughter of the late James and Virginia Richardson and was the last member of her family. She was a charter member of the Grove Baptist Church in Marion. In addition to her parents, Mrs. Poston was preceded in death by her first husband, Harvey Crewey, her second husband, Charlie Poston, and her oldest son, Claude Crewey. She is survived by three daughters and two sons-in-law, Edith and Walter Farris and Louise Taylor, all of Marion, and Nancy and Earl Farris of Kingsport; two sons, Marvin Crewey and David Crewey, both of Marion; one daughter-in-law, Melissa Crewey of Marion; two special friends, Maxine Crewey and Glenna Crewey, both of Marion; 22 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Monday, Jan. 10, 2005, at 7 p.m. at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Rev. Kyle French officiating. Graveside services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Rose Lawn Cemetery, Marion. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 p.m. until the time of the service. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.seaverbrown.com. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory is serving the Poston family. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier on 1/10/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Reeves, Martha BLUFF CITY – Funeral services for Martha Ellen Reeves will be conducted at 11 a.m., Monday, Jan. 10, 2005, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Howard Shaver and Rev. Robert Watson officiating. Burial will follow in the Morningview Cemetery, Bluff City. Pallbearers will be Robert Miller, W.T. Collins, Howard Fox, Danny Stewart, Bob Birchfield and Wayne Greene. Online condolences may be registered at www.weaverfuneralhome.net. Martha Ellen Reeves, age 87, of 620 Vicars Road, went to be with her Lord and Savior and loved ones gone on, Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, at the Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier on 1/10/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Smith, Mary SALTVILLE – Mary V. Gentry Smith, age 93, died Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005, in Valley Health Care Center in Chilhowie. She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter R. Smith. Survivors: four sons, Edward Smith and wife Sue of Saltville, Miles Smith and wife Betty of Saltville, Tom Smith and wife Sadie of Glade Spring and Danny Smith and wife Katie of Saltville; two daughters, Margaret S. Vaught and husband Herbert of Glade Spring and Patsy McNew of Glade Spring; 23 grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services for Mrs. Smith will be conducted at 2 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005, at the First Christian Church on Allison Gap Road with Rev. Jerry Williams officiating. Interment will follow in Mount Rose Cemetery. Pallbearers will be the grandsons. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening at the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. The family would like to thank Valley Health Care Center for their assistance. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home of Saltville is serving the Smith family. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier from 1/10/2005 - 1/11/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vicars, Helen BRISTOL, Va. – Graveside services for Helen I. Foster Vicars will be held 2 p.m., Monday in the Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fellowship Chapel, 201 Crockett St., Bristol, VA 24201. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at www.weaverfuneralhome.net. Helen I. Foster Vicars, age 73, went to be with the Lord Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005, in the Johnson City Medical Center, from serious injuries sustained in an automobile accident which occurred on Dec. 31, 2004. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier on 1/10/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Walton, Caleb Caleb Randall Walton, safe in the arms of Jesus, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005. He was infant son of Spc. Dwight Randall "Randy" Walton, U.S. Army, serving in Iraq, and Kristy Michelle Walton. He was preceded in death by a grandfather, Rick Lynn Meade, great-grandmothers, M. Kathleen Sarver, Virginia Pauline Meade and Flora Elizabeth Burchett, great-grandfathers, Billy Charles Burchett Sr. and Charles W. Meade, great-great-grandfather, George H. Roland, and uncle, Steven Daniel Meade. Other survivors include: sister, Stephanie Danielle; grandparents, Dwight and Katherine Walton and Mike and Teresa Bolyard; aunts, Melissa Meade, Stefanie Walton Spurgeon and Tasha Bolyard; uncles, Wade Spurgeon, Michael Bolyard and Daniel Bolyard; cousins, Ciara Lynn Meade, Myra Olivia Meade and Austin Cane Bolyard; great-grandparents, Jack and Margaret Walton and Jim Sarver; great- great-grandmother, Lucille Roland; and a large group of great-aunts and great- uncles and other children. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m., Friday, Jan. 14, 2005, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Johnny Gibson and Rev. Paul Bufford officiating. The committal will be on Saturday at 12 p.m., in the Glenwood Cemetery, with entombment in Glenwood Mausoleum. A procession will leave Weaver Funeral Home at 11:30 a.m., Saturday going to the cemetery. Online condolences may be registered at www.weaverfuneralhome.net. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m., Friday at the Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier from 1/10/2005 - 1/12/2005. Funeral home info • -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Weeks Jr., Lewis BRISTOL, Va. – Committal services for Lewis W. "Buster" Weeks Jr. will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. at the National Cemetery, with military honors presented by the VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Online condolences may be registered at www.weaverfuneralhome.net. Lewis W. "Buster" Weeks Jr., age 46, of 27 Luttrell St., passed away on Jan. 6, 2005, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier from 1/9/2005 - 1/10/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wells, Roger NORTON – Funeral services for Roger L. Wells will be conducted 1 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with Gary Hill officiating. Burial will follow in the Wells Cemetery in the Esserville community. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.hagyfawbush.com. Roger L. Wells, 55, died Friday, Jan. 7, 2005, in St. Mary's Hospital. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier on 1/10/2005.