Bristol, Virginia, Obituaries: Bristol Herald Courier, January 15, 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 1/15/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Adams, Ruby NORTON – Ruby Ellen Spears Adams, 88, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2005, in Lewis-Gale Hospital, Salem, Va. A former resident of Wise County, she had made her home with her daughter in Roanoke. She will be especially remembered for her love of cats and for her flower gardens that brightened the curve above Josephine. She was born July 8, 1916, to the late George Washington and Bessie Johnson Spears. Also preceding her in death were her husband, Loy Villard Adams, a sister, Trula Winkles, and brother, Winfred Spears. She is survived by her daughter and son-in-law, Darlene and G.W. Thompson, Roanoke; one granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Beth and Erik Hernquist, Centreville, Va.; brother-in-law, Willie Winkles, Norton; nephew, Mark Winkles, Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m., Sunday at Hagy & Fawbush Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m., Sunday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Mike Davis officiating. Interment will be at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made a charity that benefits animals. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.hagyfawbush.com. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier from 1/15/2005 - 1/16/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Barker, Mitchell MARION – Mitchell L. Barker, age 74, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2005, at his home in Marion. He is survived by five sisters, Ola Willis of Bristol Tennessee, June Greer of Troutdale, Va., Pauline Reedy of Grassy Creek, Va., Bruxie Snider of Maryland and Faye Cooper of Ypsilanti, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005, at 8 p.m., at Seaver-Brown Chapel with Rev. Paul Jones officiating. Burial will be in Liberty Hill Baptist Church Cemetery, Grayson County, Va. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 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 Barker family. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier on 1/15/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Bernard, Gary BRISTOL, Tenn. – Gary L. Bernard, age 45, passed away on Sunday, Jan. 9, 2005, at his residence. He was born in Bristol Virginia and had spent most of his life in the Bristol area. Mr. Bernard was the owner and operator of City Wide Window Cleaning and Pressure Washing and attended Avoca Christian Church. He was preceded in death by his father, Tommy Bernard, and a brother, Tony Bernard. Survivors include: mother, Clara S. Anderson; stepfather, Andy H. Anderson; daughter, Whitney M. Eades; sisters, Connie E. Huffman and husband Rusty and Kathy Clawson and husband Jesse; nieces and nephews, Michael A. Ollis and wife Heather and their children, Megan and Amy, Angela Musser and husband Matthew and their son Deven, Dr. Laura Phelps and husband Brian, Lisa Morrell and husband Barry and Leslie Huffman and friend, Peter Rucinski; and several aunts and uncles. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 19, 2005, at 8 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Minister Bob Robinson officiating. The family will receive friends on Wednesday from 6-7:45 p.m., prior to the service. Online condolences may be registered at www.weaverfuneralhome.net. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier from 1/15/2005 - 1/18/2005. Funeral home info • -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Christian, Billie BRISTOL, Va. – The family of Billie Jane Selfe Christian will receive friends from 1 until 2:45 Saturday afternoon at Central Presbyterian Church, with the memorial service to follow at 3 o'clock. Dr. David Wadsworth will officiate. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be sent to the Memorial Fund at Central Presbyterian Church, 301 Euclid Ave., Bristol, VA 24201. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.oakley-blevins.com. Billie Jane Selfe Christian, 74, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mrs. Christian and her family are in the care of Oakley-Blevins Funeral Home, 417 Lee St., Bristol, Va., telephone 276-669- 6141. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier on 1/15/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Darnell, Bobby MEADOWVIEW – Bobby Ray Darnell, age 63, died Friday, Jan. 14, 2005, at his home. He was a member of Mt. Carmel Christian Church and had worked for Sterling Casket Hardware Co. for 35 years. He is survived by two daughters, Tina Thomas and her husband Brian of Bristol Tennessee and Jennifer Taylor and her husband Chris of Meadowview; his mother, Mrs. Ruby Darnell of Chilhowie; one brother, Charles Darnell and his wife Martha of Meadowview; two grandchildren, Trey Lopez and Landen Taylor, both of Meadowview; one niece, Monica Darnell; and one nephew, Ricky Darnell. Funeral services for Bobby Ray Darnell will be held at 2 p.m., Monday at Farris Funeral Service, Main Street Chapel, with the Rev. Paul Price and Brother Jim Pence officiating. Burial will follow in Knollkreg Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Farris Funeral Service in Abingdon. Pallbearers: William Taylor, Ricky Darnell, Clarence Gobble, Troy Gobble, Ronnie Musick and Marty Thomas. Honorary pallbearers: Shorty Caudell, Roy Fugate, Darrell McCowan, Harold Rotenberry, Eddie Gobble, Bernie Gobble and members of Mt. Carmel Christian Church. Farris Funeral Service, Main Street Chapel, is serving the family of Bobby Darnell. Messages of sympathy may be sent online at www.farrisfuneralservice.com. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier from 1/15/2005 - 1/16/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Duncan, Woodrow MEADOWVIEW – Mr. Woodrow Wilson Duncan, age 91, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005, in Grace Healthcare of Abingdon. He had lived all of his life in Washington County and attended the Yellow Springs United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of World War II, having served in the U.S. Army. He was also a member of McCabe Lodge 56 I.O.O.F., the Parke P. Deans Rebekah Lodge 68 and was a carpenter. He was preceded in death by 13 brothers and sisters. Survivors include his wife, Frances Tedder Duncan; two sons, Stan Duncan, Glade Spring and Rick Duncan, Meadowview; and grandchildren, April, Melissa, Eric, Nicholas and J.T. The funeral service will be conducted Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005, at 1:30 p.m., in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Rev. Katye Fox and Mrs. Barbara Farmer officiating. Interment will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens with military honors to be rendered by the Highlands Veterans Honor Color Guard. Pallbearers will be Eric Duncan, Nicholas Duncan, J.T. Duncan, Cannie Caudill, Birdie Carter and Bill Wilson. Honorary pallbearers will be members of the Yellow Springs United Methodist Church and members of the McCabe Lodge 56 I.O.O.F and the Parke P. Deans Rebekah Lodge 68. A special thanks to Home Health Care Worker, Bonnie Owens, and the staff of Grace Healthcare of Abingdon. Flowers will be accepted or memorials can be made to the Yellow Springs United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends Saturday from 6-8 p.m. in the funeral home. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com. The Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 427 East Main St., Abingdon, is serving the Duncan family. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier from 1/14/2005 - 1/16/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hairston, Virginia LONG BEACH, Calif. – Virginia Eury Hairston, age 58, formerly of Bristol Virginia, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005, in the St. Mary's Medical Center in Long Beach, after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas L. and Mary A. Eury, a special uncle and aunt, Herbert B. and Edith M. Ganaway, and special grandmother, Pocahontas V. Ganaway. She is survived by three sons, M. Lamont Gardner of Santa Rosa, Calif., Lynel B. Gardner of Los Altos Hills, Calif., and S. La Traille B. Valdespino of Navarre, Fla.; one daughter, Rahsua A. Valdespino; and one special granddaughter, Cyana M. Stephens, both of Long Beach; three brothers, Thomas A. Eury and wife Camilla of Winchester, Va., Jonathan T. Eury of Sebring, Fla., and Jeff Eury of Bristol Tennessee; three sisters, DeBorah E. Eury, formerly of Franklin Park., N.J., now living in Kingsport, Anna M. Eury and Juanita L. Eury, both of Bristol Tennessee; two aunts, Bernice V. Cole of Pasadena, Calif., and Elaine Lynard and husband John of Cleveland, Ohio; two nephews; several nieces; a great-nephew; several great-nieces; and many cousins and friends. A memorial service will be held in the spring of 2005. "Her children arise up, and call her blessed," Virginia Elizabeth; consider her life and imitate her faith. Courtesy of Robinson Mortuary Inc., 333 Spencer St., Bristol, Va. 276-669-5155. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier on 1/15/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Houser, Franklin BRISTOL, Tenn. – The funeral service for Franklin Kyle Houser will be conducted at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005, in the Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor James W. Norris and Rev. Luke Hodges officiating. Pallbearers will be Howard Cadle, David Sharrett, Monty Johnson, Conway Tester, Ernie Fleenor, Ken Darnell, Von Kestner and Gary Kestner. Honorary pallbearers will be employees and volunteers of King Benevolent Division. Burial will follow in Glenwood Cemetery. Military graveside rites will be presented by Highlands Fellowship Veteran Honor Guard of Abingdon. Those so desiring may send memorials to Higher Ground Fellowship Building Fund, 14095 Lee Highway, Bristol, VA 24202. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting our Web site at www.akardfuneralhome.com. Franklin Kyle Houser, age 72, died Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005, at his residence after a brief illness. Akard Funeral Home, 1912 West State St., Bristol, TN 37620, (423) 989-4800, is serving the family of Mr. Houser. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier on 1/15/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Leonard, Rufus BIG STONE GAP, Va. – Rufus "R.L." Leonard, age 83, passed away at his home Jan. 13, 2005. He was a member of Gum Hill Baptist Church and retired with Southern Railroad with 41 years of service. Mr. Leonard was preceded in death by his wife, Theta Jewel Sproles Leonard, a daughter, Margaret Jo Leonard, a grandson, and a great- grandson. He was the son of the late Lee and Mamie Leonard. Survivors include daughters, Sue Baldridge and Phyllis Hughes, both of Bristol Virginia; sons, Chris Leonard, Bobby Leonard, Marvin Leonard and Ronnie Leonard, all of Big Stone Gap, and "DD" Dennis Leonard of Keokee, Va.; 17 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren; and sisters, Agnes Hughes and Lois Tate, both of Bristol Virginia. Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m., Sunday at Gum Hill Cemetery with Rev. Roger Ball and Rev. Dennis Burnette officiating. The family will receive friends 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005, at Weaver Funeral Home. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Condolences may be expressed to www.weaverfuneralhome.net. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier from 1/15/2005 - 1/16/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Lester, John LEBANON – Funeral services for Mr. John Ellis Lester will be conducted at 2 p.m., Saturday in the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, with Pastor David Wilmoth and Rev. C.B. Helton officiating. Interment will follow in Russell Memorial Cemetery at Lebanon. Military graveside honors will be conducted by VFW Post 9864 of Lebanon. Pallbearers will be grandsons and extended grandsons. Honorary pallbearers will be the men of the Trinity Pentecostal Church. Mr. John Ellis Lester, age 83, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005, in a Lebanon hospital. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier from 1/14/2005 - 1/15/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Morgan, Luther BRISTOL, Va. – Luther Dempster Morgan, 87, passed away Friday, Jan. 14, 2005, in the Wellmont Hospice House. He was born June 1, 1917, the son of the late William H. and Louisa Fleenor Morgan. He was also preceded in death by a precious son, David L. Morgan. Being a lover of gospel music, at the age of 17, he became the lead singer for the Harmony Four Quartet and continued to sing with them for 32 years. Mr. Morgan was a retired diesel mechanic for Goodpasture Motors. He served as a volunteer at the Bristol Regional Medical Center and the Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a member of North Bristol Baptist Church, where he helped with Meals on Wheels, a member of the Caring About People (CAP) Sunday School Class and sang in the church choir. Survivors include his wife of 64 years, Helen Hill Morgan; daughter-in-law, Vicki L. Morgan; granddaughters, Leslie Morgan, Amy Morgan Foster and husband Chuck; great-grandson, Connor David Foster; several nieces and nephews; and a special long-time friend, Jean Thomas. The funeral service for Mr. Morgan will be conducted at 2 p.m., Monday, Jan. 17, 2005, in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Michael McCloud and Rev. Eric Godfrey officiating, with the eulogy by Sam Brown. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, send memorial contributions to Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620; or North Bristol Baptist Church, Memorial Fund, 46 Church St., Bristol, VA 24201. The family wishes to express special thanks to all of their many friends, including Mary Crenshaw and Mary Pope. The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m, Sunday, Jan. 16, at Akard Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting our Web site at www.akardfuneralhome.com. Akard Funeral Home, 1912 West State St., Bristol, TN 37620, (423) 989-4800, is serving the family of Mr. Morgan. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier from 1/15/2005 - 1/16/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Neal, Edgar SEVEN MILE FORD, Va. – On Jan. 14, 2005, his Lord and Savior called Edgar Pete Neal, beloved by family and friends, home. He was 93. He had been a resident of Thornton Hall Nursing Home in Norfolk, Va., since May 2003. He was preceded in death by, and is now enjoying eternal life with, his wife, Pauline Neal, and his daughter, Shirley N. Russell. His family will cherish his memory. Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Peggy J. Bishop and husband Delbert (Bud), Norfolk; granddaughter, Tad Russell, Norfolk; grandson, Todd A. Bishop and wife Sherrie, Norfolk; great-grandson, Darrell B. Bishop and girlfriend, Laurie Lapeza; great-granddaughter, Laura Randall and husband Bobby, California. Funeral services will be held on Sunday afternoon, Jan. 16, 2005, at 2 p.m., at the Bradley's Funeral Home Chapel in Marion with Rev. Gary Trout officiating. Burial will follow at the Zion Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 12-2 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be forwarded to the family at www.bradleysfh.com. Bradley's Funeral Home, Marion, is serving the family of Edgar P. Neal. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier on 1/15/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Porterfield, Ellen GLADE SPRING – The funeral service for Ellen Craig Porterfield will be conducted at 11 a.m., Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005, at the Glade Spring Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Timothy Bird officiating. Burial will follow in the Olde Glade Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 9:30-10:45 a.m. at the church. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com. Ellen Craig Porterfield, age 87, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005, at Twin County Regional Hospital, Galax, Va. The Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 427 East Main St., Abingdon, is serving the Porterfield family. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier on 1/15/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Rife, Freda ABINGDON – The funeral service for Freda Wolford Rife will be conducted at 2 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005, in the Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service with Rev. Lawrence Chapin officiating. Interment will follow in Green Hills Memory Gardens in Clay Pool Hill, Va. Casket bearers will be Danny Barrett, Robbie Bower, Jon Conaway, Todd Estep, Derek Estep, John Robert Jones, Chad Necessary, Dale Osborne and Reed Scott. Honorary casket bearers will be the men of Green Spring Presbyterian Church. In place of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to Green Spring Presbyterian Church, 22007 Green Spring Road, Abingdon, VA 24210. Those wishing to send memories or messages of sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com. Freda Wolford Rife, age 78, died Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005, at the Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C. The Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 427 E. Main St., Abingdon, is serving the family of Freda Wolford Rife. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier on 1/15/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Shelton, Helen RICHLANDS – Funeral services for Mrs. Helen Louise French Shelton will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with Rev. Buddy Herald and Rev. Randy Fielder officiating. Entombment will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum at Claypool Hill, Va. Pallbearers will be: B.J. Dye, Billy Sullivan, Jamie Shelton, Thomas James Shelton, Steven Tickle and Ryan Dye. Mrs. Helen Louise French Shelton, age 72, of 501 Hill Creek Road, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 12, 2005, in a Richlands hospital following a lengthy illness. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier on 1/15/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Thelma, Kilgore COEBURN – Thelma Peters Kilgore, 88, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005, in the Wellmont-Lonesome Pine Hospital, Big Stone Gap, Va. She was born in Oreton, Lee County, Va., to the late William Robert and Rebecca Miles Peters, four sisters, Leota R. Beverly, Delena Peters, Alberta Skeens and Artence Lynch, a brother, William R. Peters, and infant twin grandsons preceded her in death. Mrs. Kilgore was a devoted wife, mother and homemaker and served the Lord, with her husband, in carrying out the Lord's work for 70 years. She was a member of the Mary's Chapel Freewill Baptist Church, Vacation Bible School director for over 30 years at the Mary's Chapel Freewill Baptist Church and a former member of the Coeburn Women's Club. Surviving are her husband, Rev. C.L. Kilgore; a son and daughter-in-law, Rev. Randy and Shelby Kilgore of Bristol Tennessee; two daughters and sons-in-law, Tonya K. and Dr. Preston Hancock of Raleigh, N.C., and Kaye K. and Larry Greear of Coeburn; five grandchildren, Karin H. Leonard, Terri K. Robinson, Rev. Preston Hancock Jr., Stephen C. Hancock and Charles Douglas (C.D.) Greear; nine great-grandchildren; two sisters, Ferl P. Glenn of Bristol Tennessee, and Marion O'Dell of Coeburn; several nieces and nephews; and special friends, Lauren Mullins, Doc and Jewell Young, Linda Pilkenton and her prayer group. Funeral services will be conducted 7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005, in the Sturgill Funeral Home Chapel Coeburn with the Rev. Marty Puckett and Brother Les Ritchie officiating. The family will receive friends Saturday evening 5 to 7 p.m., at the Sturgill Funeral Home, Coeburn. Graveside services will be conducted 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005, at the Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Coeburn. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Mary's Chapel Freewill Baptist Church, P.O. Box 989, Coeburn, VA 24230. Sturgill Funeral Homes, Coeburn, is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier on 1/15/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Tiller, Sarah MENDOTA, Va. – Funeral services for Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzy" Rasnake Tiller will be held on Saturday, Jan. 15, at 3 p.m., at Owens Funeral Service Chapel with Rev. Russell Baldwin and Rev. Roy Lee Wilson officiating. Interment will follow at Russell Memorial Cemetery in Lebanon. Sarah Elizabeth "Lizzy" Rasnake Tiller, 91, formerly of the Sandy Ridge section of Cleveland, Va., passed away at her home, surrounded by family and friends Owens Funeral Service, Lebanon, is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier on 1/15/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- VanDyke, Ray VANSANT, Va. – Mr. Ray Elden VanDyke, age 60, passed away Thursday, Jan. 13, 2005, at Wake Forest Baptist Hospital in Winston-Salem, N.C., following a lengthy illness. Born in Buchanan County, Va., on April 13, 1944, he was a son of the late Bennie and Rosa Street VanDyke. He was a retired coal mine operator and co-owner and president of Sunrise Mining Inc. He was a member of the Vansant Baptist Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ira Buddy VanDyke and Clyde VanDyke, and two sisters, Ines Cline and Frieda Yates. He is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Nila Meadows VanDyke; one son, Mitchell VanDyke and wife Becky of Grundy; one daughter, Robyn VanDyke of Vansant; one grandson, Alexander VanDyke of Grundy; three brothers, Harold VanDyke and wife Betty and Memphis VanDyke and wife Betty Jo, all of Vansant, and Virgil VanDyke and wife Anna Lee of Abingdon; four sisters, Mrs. Auburn (Cleo) Ratliff of Vansant, Ola Gay Jewell of Max Meadows, Jean Goff of Atlanta and Nola Everson of Loganville, Ga. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 15, 2005, at Buchanan Funeral Service Chapel in Keen Mountain, Va., with Rev. Stan Parris, Rev. Mike Trent and Rev. Mike Rife officiating. Entombment will follow in the Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum at Claypool Hill, Va. Pallbearers will be Barry Owens, Kelly Boyd, Stacy Deel, Rocky Dale, Donnie Cook and Gary Stacy. Honorary pallbearers will be Russell Owens, Rick Stacy, Ricky Hicks, Larry O'Quinn, Darrell Payne, Rodney Matney, Glen Jr. Blankenship, Bobby Lester, Greg Boyd, Jeff Keene, Burlin Matney and other employees of Sunrise Mining Inc., David Meadows, Fred Meadows, Kyle Meadows, Arvil Meadows, James David Meadows, Don Fletcher, Mark VanDyke, Craig VanDyke, Bradley VanDyke and the men of the Vansant Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday at Buchanan Funeral Service in Keen Mountain. Memorial contributions may be sent to Vansant Baptist Church Building Fund, Box 649, Vansant, VA 24656; or the American Cancer Society, 1808 Jefferson St., Bluefield, WV 24701. Online condolences may be sent to the family by going to www.singletonfuneralservice.com. Buchanan Funeral Service is serving the VanDyke family. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier from 1/14/2005 - 1/15/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Vicars, Clarence BRISTOL, Va. – Clarence F. Vicars, age 74, went to be with the Lord Friday, Jan. 14, 2005, in the Johnson City Medical Center, from serious injuries sustained in an automobile accident which occurred on Dec. 31, 2004. He was born Nov. 10, 1930, a son of the late George and Emma Salyers Vicars, and he lived his life in the Bristol area. He was retired from Raytheon, where he worked in maintenance for 35 years. He was a member of Fellowship Chapel in Bristol Virginia. He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen I. Foster Vicars, on Jan. 8, 2005, of injuries sustained in the same automobile accident. Survivors include one son, David Vicars and wife Diane Withers Vicars; granddaughter, Lynsey Vicars; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 16, 2005, at Fellowship Chapel with Rev. Scott Price officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent at www.weaverfuneralhome.net. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Fellowship Chapel, 201 Crockett St., Bristol, VA 24201. Special thanks and appreciation to the ICU Medical staff at Johnson City Medical Center. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Saturday at Weaver Funeral Home. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier from 1/15/2005 - 1/16/2005. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Walton, Caleb The committal for Caleb Randall Walton 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. Caleb Randall Walton, safe in the arms of Jesus, passed away on Saturday, Jan. 8, 2005. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published in the Bristol Herald Courier on 1/15/2005.