Bristol, VA - May 1 - 5, 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 1, 2000 Windom W. Arnold ABINGDON -- Windom Washington "W.W." Arnold, 93, of Rich Valley Road, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, at his home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Campbell Funeral Home. Dennis Bellamy ABINGDON -- Dennis Bellamy, 78, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, at his home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Farris Funeral Service. Douglas Gale Bellamy GATE CITY -- Douglas Gale Bellamy, 59, of Route 6, died Friday, April 28, 2000, in Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born in Scott County, Va., a son of Nellie O'Neal Simms and the late Gale R. Bellamy, and was retired from Bellamy Manufactory in Hiltons, Va. He was of the Baptist faith. Surviving, besides his mother, are a daughter, Sherry Ketron of Kingsport; a son, Joe Bellamy of Gray, Tenn.; his stepfather, Bert Simms of Hiltons; a sister, Mary Heiden of Mendota, Ill.; a brother, Harvey Bellamy of Hiltons; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 8 p.m. in Scott County Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Sam Neeley and preacher Nattie Baker will officiate. Music will be by Ron Ferrel and Dwain Reed. Burial will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Hiltons Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Alan Caldwell, Frank Fergerson, Randy Marcum, Dwain Reed, Wendell Quillen, Ray Buttery and Jeff Steffey. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Dean and Dennis Gillenwater. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home or any time at the home of his mother, Nellie Simms, or at the home of his brother, Harvey Bellamy. Scott County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Ovella M. Burnette SALTVILLE -- Funeral services for Ovella Margret Burnette will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Church of God of Prophecy in Saltville by D.R. Henderson Funeral Home. The Revs. Mike Mangrum and Larry W. Barnes will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery. Mrs. Burnette, 75, died Saturday, April 29, 2000, at her home. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Saltville, where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years. Surviving are her husband, John W. Burnette; a daughter, Cheryl Thompson of Abingdon; three brothers, William Barbrow of Glade Spring, Clifton Barbrow of Saltville and Herbert Barbrow of Bristol Tennessee; and a granddaughter. Among survivors is granddaughter Angela Thompson of Alexandria, Va. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday in the church. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Andy Basil Cantrell BUCHANAN COUNTY, Va. -- Funeral services for Andy Basil Cantrell will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Buchanan Funeral Service Chapel in Keen Mountain, Va. The Revs. Troy Lester and Ralph Horton will officiate. Burial will be in Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill with military graveside rites by John Ratliff Post 164 of the Americna Legion. Mr. Cantrell, 74, of the Horne Mountain section died Friday, April 28, 2000, in a Richlands hospital. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. H.C. Scott, Dr. Larry Mitchell and Dr. G.V. Reddy. Buchanan Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Shirley Cline CEDAR BLUFF -- Shirley Cline, 64, of Route 2, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in a Charlottesville Veterans Administration Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands. Ethel Daubert NORTON -- Funeral services for Ethel Daubert will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Hagy Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Roy LaDuke will officiate. Burial will be in Powell Valley Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Daubert, 96, died Friday, April 28, 2000, in Garden Manor Retirement Village in Middletown, Ohio. Hagy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Denver Clarence Dishner KINGSPORT -- Denver Clarence Dishner, 85, of 1642 East Sevier Ave., died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in Indian Path Medical Center. He was born in Washington County, Va., a son of the late F. Earl and Lena Barb Dishner, and had lived in Roanoke for 35 years, moving to Kingsport 10 years ago. He retired from the Veterans Administration Center in Salem, Va., was a member of Woodmen of the World and VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975 of Bristol, Tenn. He was of the Lutheran faith. Surviving are his wife, Virginia Morrison Dishner; a sister, Dorothy D. Stallard of Bristol Tennessee; and two nieces. Services will be condcuted Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Oak Hill Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Glenn L. London Jr. will officiate. Graveside services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Holston View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Oak Hill Funeral Home. Edna H. Gibson Edna H. Gibson, 89, of Bristol Virginia, died Saturday, April 29, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a daughter of the late George and Lorena Hall, had lived in the Bristol area for 30 years and was a homemaker. She was a member of Community Baptist Church and the widow of Everett Gibson. Surviving are a son, James M. Gibson of Bristol Virginia; three brothers, George Hall of Wilkinson, Ind., Charles Hall of Greenfield, Ind., and Alex Hall of Sturgis, Ky.; three sisters, June Wicker of Greenfield, Mabel Hughes of Pound and Mae Austin of Bristol Virginia; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Clifford Newell will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Mrs. Gibson was also preceded in death by a sister, Lillian Wright. Pallbearers will be Steve Gibson, Joseph Gibson, Ray Hughes, Louie Eleas and Alex Hall. Honorary pallbearer will be Howard Austin. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday in Weaver Funeral Home. Kathy Arlene Hensley ABINGDON -- Funeral services for Kathy Arlene Hensley will be conducted Monday at 10 a.m. in Valley View Freewill Baptist Church by Farris Funeral Service. The Revs. Jason Nunley and Herbert Bailey will officiate. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery. Miss Hensley, 46, died Friday, April 28, 2000, at home. Pallbearers will be Brad Bailey, Robert Hensley Jr., Tony Roark, Eugene Hensley, Bret Jones, Bart Jones, Donnie Hensley and Randy Mitchell. Honorary pallbearers will be the staff of St. Paul High School. Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. James W. Hill EMORY, Va. -- A memorial service for Dr. James W. Hill will be conducted Monday at 3 p.m. in Emory United Methodist Church Memorial Chapel at Emory & Henry College by Farris Funeral Service of Abingdon. The Rev. James Bennington will officiate. Dr. Hill, 90, died Thursday, April 27, 2000. Honorary pallbearers will be members of The Half Century Club. The family will receive friends in the church following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to General Scholarship Fund of Emory & Henry College, P.O. Box 950, Emory, VA 24327. Edward S. Keen ATKINS, Va. -- Funeral services for Edward Shirl Keen will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands. The Revs. Arnold Street and Kathleen Stanley will officiate. Burial will be in Westfork Cemetery in Richlands. Mr. Keen, 74, formerly of the Richlands area, died Thursday, April 27, 2000, in a Marion hospital. Pallbearers will be Scott McWilliams, John McWilliams, John Harvey, Randall Wix, Jimmy Wix and Thomas McWilliams. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Ethel Kilgore A memorial service for Ethel Kilgore will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Glenwood Mausoleum. The Rev. Dave Charlton will officiate. Mrs. Kilgore, 76, of Bristol Nursing Home, died Thursday, April 27, 2000, in Bristol Nursing Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Zachary K. Kinder JEWELL RIDGE, Va. -- Zachary K. Kinder, 17, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, from injuries sustained in a four-wheeler accident. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands. Leah M. Mitchell CLEVELAND, Va. -- Funeral services for Leah M. Mitchell will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in Lebanon Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Brent Logan will officiate. Burial will be in Russell Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Mitchell, 89, died Saturday, April 29, 2000, in Russell County Medical Center. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Lebanon Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Betty F. Moore WISE -- Betty Jean Flanary Moore, 61, died Saturday, April 29, 2000, at her home. She was a daughter of the late Walter and Marie Houchins Flanary, and a former employee of Parks-Belk for 31 years. Surviving are her husband, Robert Dunn Moore Sr.; a son, Russell "Rusty" Dean of Norton; a stepson, Robert Dunn Moore Jr. of Anderson, Ind.; two stepdaughters, Paulette Smith of Lebanon and Myra Jane Buelo of Hanover, Pa.; four sisters, Lois Blessing of Centerville, Ohio, and Peggy Shupe, Joan Collins and Dorothy Roberts, all of Norton; two brothers, Ronald "Chub" Flanary of St. Paul and Walter B. Flanary of Dade City, Va. Mrs. Moore was also preceded in death by a brother, Everett J. Flanary. There will be no visitation or services and the family requests that no flowers be sent. Memorial contributions may be sent to Wise Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1161, Wise, VA 24293. Ethel Hudson Musick ABINGDON -- Graveside services for Ethel Hudson Musick were conducted Sunday in Sinking Spring Cemetery. The Rev. Jerry A. Eggers officiated. Miss Musick, 80, died Friday, April 28, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Abingdon Senior Center, P.O. Box 1221, Abingdon, VA 24212-1221. Campbell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Eileen S. Porter ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. -- Eileen B. Stallard Porter, 85, of 218 Golf View Drive, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in Indian Path Medical Center. She was born in Scott County, a daughter of the late Henry and Nell Stallard, and had resided in Castlewood and Dungannon before moving to Rogersville with her son. She was a homemaker, a member of First Baptist Church of Dungannon and the widow of Orville Van Porter. Surviving are three sons, Robert L. "Bob" Porter of Grand Rapids, Mich., Bruce H. Porter of Seaford, Va., and Larry O. Porter of Rogersville; three sisters, Ruth Wilson of Johnson City, Sally Madge Stallard of Kingsport and Betty Pope of Barbourville, Ky.; a brother, Herman Stallard of Weber City, Va.; eight grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Colonial Funeral Home in Weber City. The Rev. Kelly Carter will officiate. Graveside services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Temple Hill Memorial Park. Family will meet at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. to go in procession. Mrs. Stallard was also preceded in death by a brother, Cary Stallard. Among survivors are daughters-in-law Sandy Porter of Grand Rapids, Annette Porter of Seaford and Bobbie Porter of Rogersville. Pallbearers will be Kevin Porter, Tim Porter, Matt Porter, Scott Porter, Jeff Porter and Andy Ellison. The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home and any time at the residence of son Larry Porter in Rogersville. Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Volney V. Price Volney V. Price, 81, of Bristol Tennessee, died Saturday, April 29, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Abingdon, a son of the late David R.W. and Lillie L. Roark Price, and moved to Bristol in 1950. He retired from Rogers Jewelry in 1985. Surviving are his wife, Carman L. Price; two daughters, Linda Price and Nita Price, both of Bristol Tennessee; nine sons, Curlis Price of Kingsport, Billy Ray Price, Jerry Price and Gary Price, all of Bristol Tennessee, Thomas Price of Piney Flats, Benny Price of North Carolina, Vernon Price of Bristol Virginia, Tracy Price of Abingdon and Steve Price of Bluff City; two brothers, Junior Price of Petersburg, Va., and Dewey Price of Bristol Virginia; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Paul Brown will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View United Methodist Church Cemetery in Abingdon. Pallbearers will be Billy Ray Price Jr., Wayne Barker, Jeffery Price, Chris Verbal, Joe Verbal and Sheridan Pope. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Helen Virginia Ramey BIG ROCK, Va. -- Helen Virginia Ramey, 86, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in a Grundy hospital. She was born in Buchanan County, a daughter of the late Ance and Lessie Roberts, was a homemaker and a member of Big Rock Church of Christ for 24 years. She was the widow of Carl Ramey. Surviving are a son, Jessie Ramey of Cedar Bluff; six daughters, Betty Breeding, Mrs. Ralph (Agnes) Cordle and Phyllis Leonard, all of Big Rock, Shirley Burnette and Paula Thornbury, both of Pikeville, Ky., and Mrs. Richard (Mary) Justus of Grundy; a half-brother, Ance Roberts Jr. of Abingdon; 18 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Big Rock Church of Christ by Virginia Funeral Home of Grundy. Evangelists Bob Miller, Michael Trent and Jim Viers will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain Valley Memorial Park at Big Rock. Pallbearers will be Tommy Stiltner, Jim and David Cordle, Mike Leonard, Scott Branham, Danny and Joe Thornbury, Dr. Freddy Hackney, Ritchie Justus, Gary Parter and Greg Burnette. Honorary pallbearers will be men of the Big Rock Church of Christ. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Monday in the church, where a service will be held at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Big Rock Church of Christ. Virginia Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. William O. Spiva ABINGDON -- William O. Spiva, 87, of 14192 Repass Road, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County, Va., a son of the late R.E. and Mary Widener Spiva, and was a retired truck driver for Barb and Shumaker Paving Co. He was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Morrison Spiva; two sons, Marion Spiva and Douglas Spiva, both of Abingdon; a daughter, Betty Jackson of Abingdon; a brother, Lou Spiva of Abingdon; 16 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 3 p.m. in Bethel Presbyterian Church by Farris Funeral Service. The Revs. Herbert Bailey and Clifford "Junior" Roark will officiate. Music will be by Haskell and Stella Jones. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Spiva was also preceded in death by a daughter, Marie Malone. Among survivors are grandchildren, Linda Jones, Brenda Carol, William Berry, Mary Otey, David Berry, Debbie Meares, Linda Trent, Marion "Bones" Spiva Jr., Larry Spiva, Rocky Spiva, Carl Spiva, Alice Malone, Tony Malone, Joanne Malone, Angie Spiva and Randy Spiva. Pallbearers will be Odis Arnold, Larry Spiva, Roger Jackson, Tommy Gillenwater, James "Marty" Hallway and Kenny Otey. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday in Farris Funeral Service. Marie M. Street ROGERSVILLE -- Funeral services for Marie M. Street will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in Honaker Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Ancil Childress will officiate. Burial will be in Ketron Memorial Gardens in Lebanon. Mrs. Street, 64, formerly of Rowe, Va., died Thursday, April 27, 2000, in Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap. Pallbearers will be relatives and friends. Honaker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Blanchie Ida Trivett Blanchie Ida Trivett, 92, of 320 Rust Road, Bristol, Tenn., died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Weaver Funeral Home. Nancy Ellen Wade Funeral services for Nancy Ellen Wade will be conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. in East End Christian Church by Akard Funeral Home. Frank Smith, minister, will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Ms. Wade, 69, of 1132 Texas Ave., Bristol, Va., died Saturday, April 29, 2000, at her home. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, a retired nurse from Johnson City Medical Center and was a member of East End Christian Church. Surviving are a sister, Marie Shortt of Bristol Tennessee; three brothers, Earle Wade of Davison, Mich., Larry Wade of Bristol Virginia and Harold Wade of Winter Park, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be members of the church. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday in Akard Funeral home. Paul Ray Wohlford JOHNSON CITY -- Paul Ray Wohlford died Sunday, April 30, 2000, at his home. Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Ephraim United Methodist Church Cemetery in Crockett, Va. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. John L. Wolf RICHLANDS -- Funeral services for John L. "Red" Wolf will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in Singleton Funeral Service Chapel in Cedar Bluff. The Rev. Thelmon "Bud" Fugate and Paris Shelton will officiate. Burial will be in Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Va. Mr. Wolf, 72, died Saturday, April 29, 2000, in a Richlands hospital. Pallbearers will be Jerry Cruey, Larry Northern, Steve Settle, Brad Robinson, Norman Leonard, Allen Dye, Bruce Arrington and Rick Sawyers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Doran Wesleyan Church, 3001 West Front St., Richlands, VA 24641, or to the American Lung Association. Singleton Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. York Wayne Wolfe BIG STONE GAP -- Funeral services for York W. Wolfe will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in West End Baptist Church by Gilliam Funeral Home. The Rev. Garry Arnett will officiate. Burial will be in Glencoe Cemetery in Big Stone Gap. Mr. Wolfe, 85, died Saturday, April 29, 2000, in Wellmont Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap. He was a lifelong resident of the Big Stone Gap area, a charter member of West End Baptist Church and was employed with Interstate Railroad for over 40 years. Surviving are his wife, Donna Brady Wolfe; four sons, Jerry Wolfe of Pound, Carlos Wolfe of California, Steve Wolfe of Tennessee and Michael A. Brady of Big Stone Gap; two daughters, Rika Wakelin of California and Carolyn Tracy of Lawrenceville, Ga.; a brother, Hugh Wolfe of Appalachia, Va.; three sisters, Margie Blevins of Coeburn, Daisy Ackly of Orlando, Fla., and Mary Blankenship of Ohio; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Billy Adams, Michael Brady, Harold Barker, Roger Mckinney, Bob Taylor and Neal Simmons. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday in the church. Gilliam Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. May 2, 2000 Windom W. Arnold ABINGDON -- Funeral services for Windom Washington "W.W." Arnold will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Campbell Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Coy Wise and Kenneth Widner will officiate. Entombment will be in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum, Forest Hills Memory Gardens in Abingdon. Mr. Arnold, 93, of Rich Valley Road, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County, Va., and owned and operated a country store, W.W. Arnolds Grocery, since 1953. He attended Old Airport Road Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Evalene Arnold; three daughters, Darlene Wise, Dorothy Bott and Mary Hazel Townsend, all of Abingdon; two sons, Wayne Stout and Hobart Arnold, both of Abingdon; four stepchildren, Mary Fleenor of Bristol Virginia, Martha Hall and Patty Gobble, both of Abingdon, and Harvey Stout Jr. of Bristol Tennessee; a sister, Bertha Duncan of Bristol Tennessee; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Among survivors are sister-in-law Arlee Arnold of Johnson City; very best friend Belle McCroskey of Abingdon; and special friends Tommy McCroskey, Jerry Townsend, Robert Johnson, Glenn Peters, Patsy Cogdil and Paula Norton. Pallbearers will be Tommy McCroskey, Jerry Townsend, Bobby Wilson, Ralph Jackson, Bill Fleenor and James Hall. Honorary pallbearers will be Carl Williams, Jack Gobble, Glenn Peters, Bill South and Herbert Patton. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be sent to Evalene Arnold, 15137 Rich Valley Road, Abingdon, VA 24210, to help defray funeral expenses. Campbell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Dennis Bellamy ABINGDON -- A graveside service for William Dennis Bellamy will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Knollkreg Memorial Park by Farris Funeral Service. The Rev. Leonard Bellamy will officiate. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:40 a.m. Wednesday for a procession to the cemetery. Mr. Bellamy, 77, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, at home. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a son of the late Lilburn H. and Lula Wolfe Bellamy. He was the widower of Ruby Houser Bellamy. Surviving are a brother, Scott Bellamy of Abingdon; four sisters, Bertha Henderson of Martinsville, Elizabeth Lewis of Marion, Dorothy White of Collinsville and Nancy Jones of Abingdon; and several nieces and nephews. At his request, there will be no visitation at the funeral home. Friends may call any time at the home of Nancy Jones, 363 Nicholas St., Abingdon, Va. Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Anna Dage Bibee Anna Dage Bibee, 100, died Monday, May 1, 2000, in Cambridge House in Bristol Tennessee. She was born in Leavenworth, Kan., a daughter of the late Elizabeth and Fred Albert Dage. She had lived in Bristol since 1942. She was the widow of C.L. Bibee, a member of First Presbyterian Church and was the last surviving member of Fairmount Thimble Club. Surviving are a daughter, Patricia B. Felty of Bristol Tennessee; six granddaughters, Pat Hunigan, Vicki Ellis, Diane Hodge, Traci Rutherford and Robbie Borghi; a grandson, Russ Felty; 11 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at the graveside in Glenwood Cemetery by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Rev. Gordon Turnbull will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to First Presbyterian Church or the Bristol Humane Society. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Imogene G. Blevins MOUNT PERRY, Ohio -- Imogene G. Blevins, 66, formerly of Groseclose, Va., died Saturday, April 29, 2000, at her home. She was a daughter of V. Marie King of Rural Retreat, Va. Surviving, besides her mother, are her husband, Harvey L. Blevins; four daughters, Margaret Shelton of Lancaster, Ohio, Mary Lord of Thornville, Ohio, Sharon Gore of Mount Perry and Libby Blevins of Westerville, Ohio; three sons, Harvey Blevins of Burnside, Ky., Gary Blevins of Thornville, Ohio, and Robbie Blevins of Baltimore; and a stepbrother, Bennie King of Rural Retreat. A graveside service will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat by Lindsey Funeral Home. The Rev. Michael Hoyle will officiate. Among survivors are sons-in-law Joe Shelton of Lancaster, Gary Lord of Thornville and Brett Gore of Mount Perry; daughters-in-law Anita Blevins of Burnside, Jamella Blevins of Thornville and Kris Blevins of Baltimore. The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. prior to the service Wednesday in Lindsey Funeral Home. Hazel H. Boyd CEDAR BLUFF -- Hazel Lee Horne Boyd, 81, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, at home. She was born in Buchanan County, a daughter of the late Ezra Maze and Nannie Belle Lowe Horne. She was a member of Richlands Tabernacle for 45 years and the widow of Frank Boyd. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Bob (Geneva) Sanders, Mrs. Fred (Betty Josephine) Altizer and Mrs. Richard (Shirley) Toutaint, all of Williamsburg, Va., and Mrs. Jack (Ruby) Bragunier of Greencastle, Pa.; two sons, Cecil Boyd of Mocksville, N.C., and the Rev. Roger Boyd of Cedar Bluff; two sisters, Margaret Endicott of Cedar Bluff and Mrs. Ira (Mavis) Horne of Richlands; a brother, James Horne of Cedar Bluff; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Richlands Tabernacle in Richlands. The Revs. Ralph Horton, Bob Osborne and Mike Roberts will officiate. The body will be taken to the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill. Mrs. Boyd was also preceded in death by two sons, Dewey Junior Boyd and Johnny Ray Boyd; a daughter, Ethel Louise Boyd; two sisters, Loma Boyd and Elsie Childress; two brothers, Otis Horne and Beverly Horne; and a granddaughter, Joanne Altizer. Among survivors are daughters-in-law Sandy Boyd of Mocksville and Brenda Boyd of Cedar Bluff; grandchildren Mary Ann Smith, Frankie Lane Altizer, Debbie Sanders Schultz, Bobby B. Sanders Jr., Laura Altizer Massie, Shelley Toutaint Cooke, Michelle Toutaint, Jennifer Bragunier Williams, Jack Bragunier II, Bradley Boyd, Angel Boyd Hackworth and Rodney Boyd; and great-grandchildren Shawn Smith, Derek Smith, Courtney Sanders, Amber Sanders, Zane Massie, Zachary Massie, Jessica Cooke, Kayla Cooke, Jaclyn Bragunier, Seth Hackworth, Simeon Hackworth and Rebekah Hackworth. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Compton, Brian McGraw, Jack Bragunier II, Travis Hackworth, Rodney Boyd, Bobby Sanders Jr., Brad Boyd, Richard Cooke, Frankie Altizer, Eddie Massie, Jerry Smith, Eric Schultz and Roy Williams. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Singleton Funeral Service. Mildred B. Bunting GLADE SPRING -- Mildred Broyles Bunting, 85, died Monday, May 1, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born in Washington County, Va., a daughter of the late James A. and Josephine Broyles. She had lived in Gatlinburg and North Carolina before moving back to Glade Spring. She was a member of Byars-Cobbs United Methodist Church and the widow of Richard Bunting. Surviving are a brother, William Broyles of Glade Spring; two sisters, Anne Broyles Ellis and Margaret Hogston, both of Glade Spring; two nieces; a nephew; two great-nieces; and two great-nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Tim Graham will officiate. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Old Glade Presbyterian Cemetery. Friends are asked to meet at the cemetery before the service on Thursday. Pallbearers will be Preston Swiney, Danny Broyles, Jason Hogston, Tony Surber, Scotty Arnold, Fred Duncan and King Terry Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Howard Wright, Frank Darlington, Emory Mitchell, John Hamilton, Roy Rector, Leo Powers, Herbert Vaught, Jimmy Clendenen and James Woodrum. Among survivors are sisters-in-law Ann Broyles and Catherine Broyles; a special great-niece, Dana Broyles; and a special friend, Estelle Beverly. Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Shirley Cline CEDAR BLUFF -- Funeral services for Shirley R. Cline will be conducted Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Dennison United Methodist Church by Hurst-Scott Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul Hite will officiate. Directions to the church are as follows: turn off U.S. Route 19 at Stuart Land & Cattle Co. at Rosedale onto Route 644 one mile and turn right on Route 603. Burial will be in Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill. Mrs. Cline, 64, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in a Charlottesville, Va., hospital. She was born in Russell County, a daughter of the late Henry M. and Lucille Taylor Vencill, both Russell County natives. She had made her home in the Russell County area most of her life. She was a 1954 graduate of Richlands High School and co-owner of V & V Restaurant in Richlands. She was a member of Dennison United Methodist Church in Rosedale. Surviving are her husband, Herbert (Don) Cline; a daughter, Becky Cline of Abingdon; a son, Chris Cline of Cedar Bluff; two sisters, Dorothy Jackson of Cedar Bluff and Alma Daniels of Jonesborough, Tenn.; and a brother, Jim Vencill of Abingdon. Mrs. Cline was also preceded in death by a brother, Clayton Vencill. Among survivors are daughter-in-law Janie Cline of Cedar Bluff. Pallbearers will be Raymond Shepard, Brad Shepard, Chad Daniels, Tony Daniels, Ernest Lee Jackson Jr. and William Taylor Jr. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Tuesday in the church. Memorial contributions may be sent to Dennison United Methodist Church, Route 2, Box 243, Cedar Bluff, VA 24509. Kay D. Cox ATKINS, Va. -- Kay Derieux Cox, 60, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion. She was a daughter of Elizabeth Kay Derieux of Richmond and the late Lawson Derieux. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Highland Springs. Surviving, besides her mother, are her husband, Shirrel D. Cox; a daughter, Elizabeth C. Johnsey of Marion; two sons, Timothy D. Cox of Sugar Grove and Forrest L. Cox of Atkins; two sisters, Ellen Cutright and Marian Long, both of Richmond; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Newberry Funeral Home Chapel in Bland. The Revs. Clayton Hounshell and Victor Johnsey will officiate. Burial will be in Bethany Cemetery in Ceres. Among survivors are son-in-law Victor Johnsey of Marion; daughter-in-law Anita Cox of Sugar Grove; and grandchildren, Joseph Allen Johnsey, Daniel Lee Johnsey, Brandon Tyler Cox and Coby Ryan Cox. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home or any time at the residence. Newberry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Edna H. Gibson Funeral services for Edna H. Gibson will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Clifford Newell will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Mrs. Gibson, 89, of Bristol Virginia, died Saturday, April 29, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be Steve Gibson, Joseph Gibson, Ray Hughes, Louie Eleas and Alex Hall. Honorary pallbearer will be Howard Austin. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Milton Jere Green Former Col. Milton Jere Green, U.S. Marine Corps, 87, of 33 Wellington, Bristol, Tenn., died Monday, May 1, 2000, at his home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Weaver Funeral Home. Louvenia Hall CASTLEWOOD -- Louvenia Hall, 76, died Monday, May 1, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was born in Virginia City, Va., a daughter of the late Ed and Emmia McReynolds Hileman. She was the widow of Roy C. Hall. Surviving are two daughters, Peggy Hughes of Aurora, Ill., and Carolyn Hughes of St. Paul; two sons, Claude Hall of Aurora and Jerry Hall of Castlewood; two sisters, Bessie Hamm and Katherine Hill, both of St. Paul; three brothers, the Rev. Sam Hileman and Farrial Hileman, both of Castlewood, and Burnie Hileman of St. Paul; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Castlewood Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. James Mann will officiate. Burial will be in Temple Hill Memorial park in Castlewood. Pallbearers will be nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Castlewood Funeral Home. William E. Harrington WOODSTOCK, Ga. -- William Earl "Red" Harrington, formerly of Bristol, died Thursday, April 27, 2000, at home. He had lived in the Atlanta area since 1968. He was a former employee of the Bristol Herald Courier and WCYB-TV. Surviving are his wife, Mary Cassler; two sons, Michael of Douglasville, Ga., and Patrick Harrington of Lakeland, Fla. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday at his home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Cancer Society of Georgia or to the Humane Society of Cherokee County, Woodstock. Cremation Society of the South in Austell, Ga., is in charge of arrangements. Gloria Jean Kilgore WISE -- Gloria Jean Kilgore, 60, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in Norton Community Hospital. She was a daughter of Clara Austin Baker of Wise and the late John D. Baker Sr. She was a former employee of Kroger Food Store and a member of AFL-CIO Union. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Baltimore. Surviving, besides her mother, are her husband, Paul R. Kilgore; a daughter, Karen Spies of Baltimore; a brother, Winston Baker of Wise; four sisters, Barbara Jenkins of Baltimore, Eula Felton of Colonial Heights, Carolyn Lawson of Newport News and Mary Thompson of Chehalis, Wash.; and a grandson. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Sturgill Funeral Home Chapel in Wise. The Rev. Clifford Bowman will officiate. Burial will be in Addington-Hensley Cemetery in Wise. Mrs. Kilgore was also preceded in death by five brothers, Edward Baker, Ernest Baker, Donald Baker, Gay Baker and J.D. Baker Jr. Among survivors is grandson, Joshua Marshall. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Sturgill Funeral Home. Zachary K. Kinder JEWELL RIDGE, Va. -- Funeral services for Zachary Kane Kinder will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands. The Revs. Bruce Mitchell and Mike Taylor will officiate. Burial will be in Kinder Family Cemetery on Smith Ridge near Jewell Ridge. Mr. Kinder, 17, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in Russell County. He was born in Richlands, a son of Ricky and Diana Sargent Kinder of Jewell Ridge. He was a lifelong resident of the Jewell Ridge area and a junior at Richlands High School. He was a member of Jewell Ridge Church of God. Surviving, besides his parents, are a brother, Joshua Kinder of the home; paternal grandparents, Henley and Thelma Kinder of Jewell Ridge; maternal grandparents, Elbert and Opal Sargent of Cedar Bluff; and maternal great-grandmother, Mary Ann Sargent of Richlands. Pallbearers will be Anthony Helton, Mark Bandy, Mat Green, Michael Barnett, Jeffrey Kinder and Jeremy Looney. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Tuesday in Hurst-Scott Funeral Home. Calvin C. Leonard Calvin C. Leonard of 1120 Virginia Ave., Bristol, Tenn., died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Benhams, Va., had lived most of his life in the Bristol area, was of the Baptist faith and attended Fleenors Memorial. He was retired from Overnite Transportation and a veteran of the Korean War, earning a number of Battle Medals including the Purple Heart. He was a member of VFW Post 6975. Surviving are his wife, Frances Leonard; two daughters, Janet Felty of Bristol Virginia and Dianne Goodman of Winder, Ga.; a sister, Carole Wingate of Bristol Tennessee; two brothers, Gene Leonard and Guy Leonard, both of Antioch, Ill.; two granddaughters; and a great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Walter Statzer will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Roger Ball. Graveside services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery with military honors by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Among survivors are two very special granddaughters, Niki King and Brandy Crowder; and great-granddaughter Makayla King. Pallbearers will be John Denton, Phil Slate, Jim Potter, Ronnie Hall, Brian Herron and Joe Denton. Honorary pallbearers will be Ralph Leonard, Tommy Malone, Ernest Leonard, T.R. Johnson, the Rev. Alvin Green, the Rev. Bob Smith, the Rev. Dennis Burnette, employees of Overnite Transportation and all friends at Wellmont Wellness Center. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. prior to the service in Weaver Funeral Home. Debbie Malone BLOUNTVILLE -- Debbie Malone, 44, of 558 Patterson Hill Road, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and a former employee of Raytheon. Surviving are her husband, Rick Malone; a son, Greg Malone of the home; a stepson, Joe Malone of Bluff City; "mom" Edna Miller of Bristol Tennessee, who raised Mrs. Malone; four brothers, Randall Roark, Charlie Roark and Wiley Roark, all of Bristol, and Raymond Roark of Blountville; two half-sisters, Regina Rosenbalm and Lisa Haga; and a half-brother, Steve Bright. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the graveside in Webb-Lady Cemetery by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Rev. Charlie Malone will officiate. Pallbearers will be James Osborne, Jimmy Malone, Shawn Malone, David Saylor, Kenny Jenkins, Phillip Roark, Chris Roark and Andy Malone. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Elsie M. O'Dell Elsie Margaret O'Dell of the Emmett community died Monday, May 1, 2000, at home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Weaver Funeral Home. Volney V. Price Funeral services for Volney V. Price will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Paul Brown will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View United Methodist Church Cemetery in Abingdon. Mr. Price, 81, of Bristol Tennessee, died Saturday, April 29, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be Billy Ray Price Jr., Wayne Barker, Jeffery Price, Chris Verbal, Joe Verbal and Sheridan Pope. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. William O. Spiva ABINGDON -- Funeral services for William O. Spiva will be conducted Wednesday at 3 p.m. in Bethel Presbyterian Church by Farris Funeral Service. The Revs. Herbert Bailey and Clifford "Junior" Roark will officiate. Music will be by Haskell and Stella Jones. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Spiva, 87, of 14192 Repass Road, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Pallbearers will be Odis Arnold, Larry Spiva, Roger Jackson, Tommy Gillenwater, James "Marty" Hallway and Kenny Otey. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Farris Funeral Service. Donald Stump ABINGDON -- Donald Stump, 75, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in an Abingdon hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Virginia Funeral Home of Grundy. Blanchie Ida Trivette Funeral services for Blanchie Ida Trivette will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Friendship Freewill Baptist Church. The Revs. Tim Rouse and Gary Rowlette will officiate. Burial will be in Rust Cemetery. Mrs. Trivette, 92, of 320 Rust Road, Bristol, Tenn., died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, a homemaker and the widow of Ernest Trivette. She was a member of Friendship Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are three daughters, Jewel Woodby, Gladys Haws and Mary Collins; three sons, Warren Trivette, Clifford Trivette and Robert Trivette; 18 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Kenny Johnson, Tom Greer, Doug Clark, Steve Trivette, Bill Hinkle and Dewey Osborne. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Weaver Funeral Home. Nancy Ellen Wade Funeral services for Nancy Ellen Wade will be conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. in East End Christian Church by Akard Funeral Home. Frank Smith, minister, will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Ms. Wade, 69, of 1132 Texas Ave., Bristol, Va., died Saturday, April 29, 2000, at her home. Pallbearers will be members of the church. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Paul Ray Wohlford JOHNSON CITY -- Graveside services for Paul Ray Wohlford will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Mount Ephraim United Methodist Church Cemetery in Crockett, Va. The Rev. Robert Layell will officiate. Mr. Wohlford, 60, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, at his home. He was a son of the late Lewis W. and Flora Kincer Wohlford of Bristol Tennessee and a U.S. Navy veteran. Surviving are three daughters, Tammy Simon, Regina Potter and Robin Baldwin, all of Red Lion, Pa.; two sisters, Mildred Dix of Crockett, Va., and Betty Dishman of Bristol Virginia; three brothers, James E. Wohlford of Bristol Virginia, Gerald Wohlford of Abingdon and Sam Wohlford of Bluff City; two granddaughters; and three grandsons. Among survivors are granddaughters and grandsons of Red Lion, Pa.; and a special friend, Don Whitaker of Johnson City. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Whitaker, Michael Dishman, Charles Dix, Charlie King, Gerry Wohlford and Hal Wohlford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American heart Association, 830 Sullins St., Suite 3, Bristol, VA 24201. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. May 3, 2000 Windom W. Arnold ABINGDON -- Funeral services for Windom Washington "W.W." Arnold will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Campbell Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Coy Wise and Kenneth Widner will officiate. Entombment will be in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum, Forest Hills Memory Gardens in Abingdon. Mr. Arnold, 93, of Rich Valley Road, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, at home. Pallbearers will be Tommy McCroskey, Jerry Townsend, Bobby Wilson, Ralph Jackson, Bill Fleenor and James Hall. Honorary pallbearers will be Carl Williams, Jack Gobble, Glenn Peters, Bill South and Herbert Patton. Memorial contributions may be sent to Evalene Arnold, 15137 Rich Valley Road, Abingdon, VA 24210, to help defray funeral expenses. Campbell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Dennis Bellamy ABINGDON -- A graveside service for William Dennis Bellamy will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Knollkreg Memorial Park by Farris Funeral Service. The Rev. Leonard Bellamy will officiate. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:40 a.m. Wednesday for a procession to the cemetery. Mr. Bellamy, 77, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, at home. At his request, there will be no visitation at the funeral home. Friends may call any time at the home of Nancy Jones, 363 Nicholas St., Abingdon, Va. Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Hazel H. Boyd CEDAR BLUFF -- Funeral services for Hazel Lee Horne Boyd will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Richlands Tabernacle in Richlands. The Revs. Ralph Horton, Bob Osborne and Mike Roberts will officiate. The body will be taken to the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill. Mrs. Boyd, 81, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, at home. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Compton, Brian McGraw, Jack Bragunier II, Travis Hackworth, Rodney Boyd, Bobby Sanders Jr., Brad Boyd, Richard Cooke, Frankie Altizer, Eddie Massie, Jerry Smith, Eric Schultz and Roy Williams. Singleton Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Mildred B. Bunting GLADE SPRING -- Funeral services for Mildred Broyles Bunting will be conducted Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Tim Graham will officiate. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Old Glade Presbyterian Cemetery. Friends are asked to meet at the cemetery before the service Thursday. Mrs. Bunting, 85, died Monday, May 1, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Among survivors are nieces Barbara Martin of Roanoke and Karen Sweeney of Laurenburg, N.C.; and a nephew, Danny Broyles of Glade Spring. Pallbearers will be Preston Swiney, Danny Broyles, Jason Hogston, Tony Surber, Scotty Arnold, Fred Duncan and King Terry Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Howard Wright, Frank Darlington, Emory Mitchell, John Hamilton, Roy Rector, Leo Powers, Herbert Vaught, Jimmy Clendenen and James Woodrum. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Farris Funeral Service. Mecy Counts CLINTWOOD -- Mecy Counts, 84, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in Dickenson County Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County and the widow of Victor Counts. Surviving are a son, Columbus Counts of Clintwood; five daughters, Shirley C. Bragg of LaGrange, Ind., Janice Robbins of Goshen, Ind., Phyllis Vanover of Pennington Gap, Va., Eulala Vanover of Abingdon and Margie Counts of Clintwood; a brother, Burl Anderson of Paintesville, Ky.; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 1 p.m. in Clintwood Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Franklin Hall will officiate. Burial will be in Flemingtown Cemetery, Route 3, Clintwood. Pallbearers will be relatives and friends. The family will receive friends after 6 p.m. Thursday in Clintwood Funeral Home. Claude Daniel Duncan CASTLEWOOD -- Claude Daniel Duncan, 71, died Monday, May 1, 2000, at home. He was born in Russell County, Va., a son of the late Tivis and Rachel Taylor Duncan. He was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are his wife, Emma Ruth Duncan; three daughters, Ann Salyers of Abingdon, Judy Vaught of Palm Beach, Fla., and Debbie Sifford of St. Paul, Va.; five sons, Tommy Duncan of Dante, Robert Duncan and Randy Duncan, both of Castlewood, Darrell Duncan of Palm Beach and Allen Duncan of Kingsport; two sisters, Hazel Sutherland of Lebanon and Beulah Vance of Bristol Tennessee; two brothers, Guy Duncan of Trammel, Va., and Carroll Duncan of Carbo, Va.; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Riverside Baptist Church in Castlewood. The body will be taken to the church Wednesday afternoon, where the family will receive friends from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Pallbearers will be sons and sons-in-law. Castlewood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Emory R. Gilbert WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Emory Ralph 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 was a former Rensselaer resident since 1956, moving from Castlewood. 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 was a truck driver employed 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 a son, Arnold J. Gilbert of Remington, Ind.; two daughters, Louella Fellmy of Valparaiso, Ind., and Mrs. James A. (Dorothy) Lefler of Morresville, Inc.; 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; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. in Combs Funeral Service in Lebanon. The Rev. Orbie Porter will officiate. Burial will be in Russell Memorial Cemetery in Lebanon, Va. 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 will receive friends from 3 to 8 p.m. in Jackson Funeral Chapel in Rensselaer and visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday 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 are in charge of arrangements. Milton Jere Green A memorial service for former Col. Milton Jere Green, U.S. Marine Corps, will be conducted Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in B'Nai Shalom Synagouge, 2510 Highway 126 in Bristol. His ashes will be inurned at Arlington National Cemetery. Mr. Green, 87, of 33 Wellington, Bristol, Tenn., died Monday, May 1, 2000, at home. He was born in St. Louis, Mo., a son of the late Jennie Palkes Green and Nathan Goldfarb. He graduated from Tennessee High School in 1929, and from the University of Virginia Law School in 1936. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1941 as a second lieutenant, joining the 2nd Division. He served as a brigade commander motor transport in the South Pacific during World War II. In Tinian, he was promoted to lieutenant colonel and was awarded the Bronze Star. He was honorably discharged in 1946, and became a life member of the Marine Corps Reserve Officers Association. His medals include the American Defense Service Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, the Victory Medal World War II, the Bronze Star Medal and three bronze stars. Mr. Green returned to Bristol in 1950 as general manager of Twin City Auto Parts. He later founded Speed Clip, a wheel-weights business that is now owned and operated by Exide Corp. He later expanded his business interests to England, France and South Africa. Surviving are three daughters, Susan Wittman of Pembroke Pines, Fla., Virginia Green of New York City and Constance Kuhlman of Bristol Tennessee; and three grandchildren, Rebecca Sgan-Cohen of Brooklyn, N.Y., Gabriel Wittman of Miami, Fla., and Ephraim Wittman of Pembroke Pines, Fla. Mr. Green's mother and stepfather, Thomas Julian Green, lived in Bristol for 81 years. His father died when Milton was a baby. Mr. Green fought in the Battle of Tarawa, the first American offensive against the Japenese-controlled Pacific Islands in November of 1942. It was the first amphibious landing against a heavily fortified objective and one of the bloodiest in Marine history - there were about 1,000 casualties a day in three days of fighting. He was sent back to the United States and two months later was called back to frontline duty to serve on Gen. Douglas MacArthur's staff in the Phillipines. His job under MacArthur was to plan the transport//logistics for the invasion of Japan. This was obviated by then-President Harry Truman's decision to drop the A-bomb. Mr. Green later said that Truman's courageous decision saved thousands of Allied lives. He was an active supporter of local and international charities, for which he was recognized here and abroad. Dearest Daddy and Grandpa, you will always be loved, missed and remembered. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the United Jewish Appeal. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Louvenia Hall CASTLEWOOD -- Funeral services for Louvenia Hall will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Castlewood Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. James Mann will officiate. Burial will be in Temple Hill Memorial Park in Castlewood. Mrs. Hall, 76, died Monday, May 1, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Pallbearers will be nephews. Castlewood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Beulah S. Kelly MEADOWVIEW -- Beulah S. Kelly, 84, died Monday, May 1, 2000, in Grace Health Care Inc., in Abingdon. She was the widow of Albert Kelly. Surviving are a daughter, Doris K. Penetcost of Bristol Tennessee; two sisters, Edith Powers of Roanoke and Kate Smith of Bluefield, Va.; a granddaughter, Vicki Viers of Bristol Tennessee; a grandson, Gene Cruey of Clinchburg, Va.; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. in Mahanaim Church. The Rev. John Ryan will officiate. Burial will be in Mahanaim Church Cemetery. Mrs. Kelly was also preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn Cruey. Pallbearers will be nephews and friends. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. before the funeral service Thursday in the church. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Zachary K. Kinder JEWELL RIDGE, Va. -- Funeral services for Zachary Kane Kinder will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands. The Revs. Bruce Mitchell and Mike Taylor will officiate. Burial will be in Kinder Family Cemetery on Smith Ridge near Jewell Ridge. Mr. Kinder, 17, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in Russell County. Pallbearers will be Anthony Helton, Mark Bandy, Mat Green, Michael Barnett, Jeffrey Kinder and Jeremy Looney. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home is in charge of arraangements. Calvin C. Leonard Graveside services for Calvin C. Leoanrd will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery with military honors by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Mr. Leonard of 1120 Virginia Ave., Bristol, Tenn., died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be John Denton, Phil Slate, Jim Potter, Ronnie Hall, Brian Herron and Joe Denton. Honorary pallbearers will be Ralph Leonard, Tommy Malone, Ernest Leonard, T.R. Johnson, the Rev. Alvin Green, the Rev. Bob Smith, the Rev. Dennis Burnette, employees of Overnite Transportation, all friends at Wellmont Wellness Center and nephews. Mr. Leonard was loved by all that knew him. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Clayton C. McGlothlin HONAKER -- Clayton Charles McGlothlin, 92, of the Big A Mountain section, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in Russell County Medical Center in Lebanon. He was born in Buchanan County, Va., a son of the late William and Minnie Wilson McGlothlin. A farmer, Mr. McGlothlin lived in Russell County most of his life. Surviving are his wife, Edith Mae McGlothlin; two daughters, Linda Gay Couch of Lebanon and Brenda Fay Lambert of Honaker; two sons, Harry C. McGlothlin and Jimmy C. McGlothlin, both of Honaker; a brother, Clarence McGlothlin of Honaker, 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in Honaker Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Clyde Lambert will officiate. Burial will be in McGlothlin Family Cemetery on Big A Mountain near the home. Mr. McGlothlin was also preceded in death by four sisters, Jean Lois McGlothlin, Effie Dye, Beatrice Barnhart and Audrey Price; a brother, Claude McGlothlin; and a granddaughter, Deborah Ann Ball. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearer will be Lee Yates. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Wednesday in Honaker Funeral Home. Elsie M. O'Dell Funeral services for Elsie Margaret O'Dell will be conducted Thursday at 7 p.m. in Blountville Presbyterian Church by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. John Everett will officiate. Graveside services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Shipley Cemetery. Miss O'Dell, 85, of the Emmett Community of Sullivan County, died Monday, May 1, 2000, at home. She was born in Blountville, a daughter of the late John Edward O'Dell and Ella Morton O'Dell. She was a retired teacher in Sullivan County at Blountville Elementary and Emmett Elementary with 44 years of service. She was a member of Blountville Presbyterian Church, the Sullivan County Retired Teachers Association and the Sullivan County Democratic Womens Club. Surviving are three nephews, John O'Dell and Tom O'Dell, both of Nashville, and Robert "Bob" O'Dell of Bristol Tennessee; five nieces, Sarah Dyer of Nashville, Sue O'Dell of Blountville, Sarah Evans and Mary Arnold, both of Rogersville, Tenn., and Margaret "Peggy" O'Dell of Bristol Tennessee; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Miss O'Dell was also preceded in death by five brothers, John Ed O'Dell, Dehart O'Dell, George O'Dell, Robert O'Dell and Joseph O'Dell. Among survivors is a very special friend, Doris Smith of Bristol Tennessee. The family will receive friends Thursday after the church service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Blountville Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 424, Blountville, TN, or to J.C. Akard Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 729, Blountville, TN. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Dorothy Lee Osborne Dorothy Lee Osborne, 74, of 567 Ventura Drive, Bristol, Va., died Monday, May 1, 2000, in NHC Healthcare of Bristol. She was a daughter of the late Tivis and Ila Wright Sr. She was a former employee and assistant manager with Sperry and Hutchinson, and she was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where she participated in Mary Cannady Circle. Surviving are her husband, Ernest E. Osborne; a son, Edward Lee Osborne of Statesville, N.C., a daughter, Brenda Kay Estep of Bluff City; a sister, Zella Overbay of Bristol Tennessee; two brothers, the Rev. James Wright of Chilhowie and Tivis M. Wright Jr. of Abingdon; two granddaughters; and a niece. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Orlando Salizar and Jeff Wright will officiate. Graveside services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery. Among survivors are granddaughters Christine Osborne of Statesville, N.C., and Angelia Sams of Asheville, N.C.; and special niece Betty Nave of Bristol Tennessee. Pallbearers will be Larry Estep, Troy Mumpower, Ed Nave, Calvin Harrison, Ray Osborne and Fred Hutton. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m., before the service Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to Trinity United Methodist Church, 320 Carter St., Bristol, VA 24201. Donald Stump ABINGDON -- Funeral services for the Rev. Donald Stump will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in Big Rock Freewill Baptist Church by Virginia Funeral Home in Grundy. The Revs. Britt Jackson and T.R. Stump will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain Valley Memorial Park in Big Rock, Va., with military graveside rites by John Ratliff Post 164 of the American Legion. Mr. Stump, 75, formerly of Buchanan County, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in an Abingdon hospital. He was born in Russell County, Va., a son of the late Charley and Lula Stump. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a retired coal miner, a member of UMWA Local 1568 and the widower of Rushie Potter Stump. Surviving are four daughters, Debbie Stump of Abingdon, Shirley Lamie of Seven Mile Ford, Va., Lorine Cook of Dandridge, Tenn., and Sherry Hurley of Kemper, Ky.; a stepdaughter, Betty Dales of Hanover, Ohio; a stepson, Woodrow Lockhart of Newark, Ohio; a brother, Robert Stump of Verona, Va.; three granddaughters; two grandsons; and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Stump was also preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Ann Stump; a sister, Isabell S. Childress; and a brother, Edward Stump. Among survivors are granddaughters Renee Parsons and Denise Lockart, both of Abingdon and Stella Rouse of Damascus; grandsons Billy Parsons of White Pine, Tenn., and Justin Stump of Abingdon; and great-grandchildren Patrick and Kyla. Pallbearers will be Bobby Reece, Brad McCoy, Edward Leonard, Tom Lockhart, James Stump and Milton Justus. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Vinod Modi, Dr. Kalis Modi, Hassell Stiltner, Ralph Yates, Estel Skeens and Jackie Stump. The family will receive friends Tuesday at Macedonia Church of Christ in Abingdon, where a service will be held at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Mike McCoy will officiate. The body will be taken Wednesday to Big Rock Freewill Baptist Church, where friends may call and a service will be held at 7 p.m. Virginia Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. James Frank Thomas James Frank Thomas, 85, of Bristol Virginia, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol. He was a son of the late Grover C. and Margaret Browning Thomas. He was a retired employee of Kerns Bakery. He was a member of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church and the widower of Stella Thomas. Surviving are two nieces, Linda Lee Thomas of Lynchburg, Va., and Jackie Thomas of Norfolk, Va. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. E.W. Ely and Charlie Monk will officiate. Graveside services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. Mr. Thomas was also preceded in death by a sister, Louise Browning Brown. Among survivors are sister-in-law Mrs. Albert Thomas of Lynchburg; and special friends Bill and Bobbie McCoy and George and Martha Bowman. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. before the service Wednesday in Akard Funeral Home. Blanche Ida Trivette Funeral services for Blanche Ida Gross Trivette will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Friendship Freewill Baptist Church. The Revs. Tim Rouse and Gary Rowlette will officiate. Burial will be in Rust Cemetery. Mrs. Trivette, 92, of 320 Rust Road, Bristol, Tenn., died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. Pallbearers will be Kenny Johnson, Tom Greer, Doug Clark, Steve Trivette, Bill Hinkle and Dewey Osborne. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. William G. Tuggle LEBANON -- William Grant "Bill" Tuggle, 71, died Monday, May 1, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. A son of the late Dewey and Enice Woods Tuggle, he was a lifelong resident of Russell County. He was a disabled employee of Pike Electric Co. Surviving are his wife, Ida Lee Tuggle; five daughters, Nancy Crabtree, Janet Fields and Mary Musick, all of Lebanon, Mae Lowe of Honaker and Tammy Honaker of Rosedale, Va.; three sons, Johnny Tuggle, James Tuggle and Bobby Tuggle, all of Lebanon; six sisters, Eula Harr of Bristol Tennessee, Mary Johnson and Rosie Slate, both of Lebanon, Ollie Helton of Tazewell, Ireane Hawkins of Nickelsville, Va., and Kathern Helton of Richlands; five brothers, Ray Tuggle, Jim Tuggle and Mack Tuggle, all of Lebanon, Tommy Tuggle of Saltville and Charles "Doddie" Tuggle of Richlands; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 3 p.m. in Combs Funeral Service Chapel in Lebanon. The Rev. Austin Fields will officiate. Burial will be in Ketron Memorial Gardens in Lebanon. Pallbearers will be friends and family. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Combs Funeral Service. David Turner CASTLEWOOD -- David Turner, 58, died Monday, May 1, 2000, at home. He was born in Wise County, Va., a son of the late John and Rendy Turner. Surviving are his wife, Linda Sue Turner; a daughter, Michelle Mullins of Nora, Va.; a son, Frankie Turner of Castlewood; a sister, Joyce Hostettler of Edgerton, Ohio; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Phillips Chapel in West Dante, Va. The Rev. Darrell Milgrim will officiate. Burial will be in West Dante Community Cemetery, Route 1, Nora, Va. Mr. Turner was also preceded in death by two sons, Steve Wayne Turner and Timothy Turner; and several brothers and sisters. Pallbearers will be Jonathan Carico, Danny Mullins, Dexter Hill, Randy Shumaker, Jim Hermiller, Jackie Turner, Greg Carico, Chuck Hostettler, Ray Mendez and Larry Hill. Honorary pallbearers will be Denny Rose, Michael Slemp, Gary Turner, Junior Turner and Gerald Turner. The body will be taken to the church Wednesday, where the family will receive friends Wednesday and Thursday. Castlewood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. May 4, 2000 Sylvia B. Barber ABINGDON -- Sylvia B. Barber, 84, died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born in Premier, W.Va., and had lived most of her life in Welch, W.Va. She had lived in Abingdon for the past 20 years. She was employed with Welch Hospital as a nurse for several years and was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church of Welch. She was the widow of Kyle B. Barber. Surviving are a son, Lloyd Travis Barbour of Elmore, Ala.; three daughters, Mrs. Basil (Janice) Gross of Karnack, Texas, Mrs. Wilson (Wanda) Cantrell of Raysal, W.Va., and Lois Jean Hornbarger of Mechanicsville, Va.; a brother, Edward B. Branch of Phoenix City, Ala.; two sisters, Goldie G. Saunders of Oklahoma City and Ollie Cook of Bristol Tennessee; 15 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Barber was preceded in death by Rodana Boyd and Zane Cecil Grey, children she had raised. Among survivors is daughter-in-law Betty Barbour of Elmore. She raised a granddaughter, Rebecca Sarubbi, and also Margie Schoo. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Farris Funeral Service. Wanda Gay Barton CLINCHCO, Va. -- Wanda Gay Barton, 48, of Route 1, died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Haysi Funeral Home. Anita Hamm Bear GROSECLOSE, Va. -- Anita Hamm Bear, 26, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a daughter of James and Linda Hamm of Marion. Surviving, besides her parents, are her husband, Daren Scott Bear; a sister, Melanie Miller of Honaker; grandparents, Blanche Howerton of Atkins, Va., Noah V. Cale of Marion and Marie Cale of Marion; great-grandmother, Carrie Wassum of Atkins; and a niece. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Seaver-Brown Chapel. The Rev. Jimmy Shupe will officiate. Burial will be in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat, Va. Among survivors are brothers-in-law, Jeff Miller of Honaker and William J. Bear of Groseclose; niece Shiana Miller of Honaker; father-in-law, Charles E. Bear Jr. of Groseclose; and mother-in-law, Kathy Lyons, and husband, Spence, of Nashville. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Seaver-Brown Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905, or the American Heart Association, c//o Debbie Rogers 576 Fowler St., Marion, VA 24354. Joan T. Beverly WISE -- Joan Trinkle Beverly, 67, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center in Kingsport. She was a daughter of the late Joe and Ida Moore Trinkle, and a member of Norton Pentecostal Church. She was a former licensed practical nurse at St. Mary's Hospital, Wise ARH and Wise Heritage Hall and was co-owner of Jimmie Royce Beverly Trucking. She was the widow of Jimmie Royce Beverly. Surviving are two sons, Gregory Royce Beverly and Shannon Wireman, both of Wise; four daughters, Deborah Holmes of Richmond and Shannon Arwood, Heather Collins and Sally Parks, all of Wise; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Norton Pentecostal Church. The Revs. Roger Sloce and Randall Hensley will officiate. The body will be taken to the church one hour before services. Burial will be in Laurel Grove Cemetery in Norton. Among survivors are grandchildren Joshua Beverly, Caitlyn Beverly and Presley Arwood; and two caregivers Lois Sturgill and Jane Tesch. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Sturgill Funeral Home in Wise. Mildred B. Bunting GLADE SPRING -- Graveside services for Mildred Broyles Bunting will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Old Glade Presbyterian Cemetery. Friends are asked to meet at the cemetery before the service Thursday. Mrs. Bunting, 85, died Monday, May 1, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Pallbearers will be Preston Swiney, Danny Broyles, Jason Hogston, Tony Surber, Scotty Arnold, Fred Duncan and King Terry Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Howard Wright, Frank Darlington, Emory Mitchell, John Hamilton, Roy Rector, Leo Powers, Herbert Vaught, Jimmy Clendenen and James Woodrum. Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Mecy Counts CLINTWOOD -- Funeral services for Mecy Counts will be conducted Friday at 1 p.m. in Clintwood Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Franklin Hall will officiate. Burial will be in Flemingtown Cemetery, Route 3, Clintwood. Mrs. Counts, 84, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in Dickenson County Medical Center. Pallbearers will be relatives and friends. The family will receive friends after 6 p.m. Thursday in Clintwood Funeral Home. Robert Earl Fox EAST STONE GAP - Robert Earl "Robbie" Fox, 30, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of East Stone Gap, a son of Betty and Jack Fox of East Stone Gap and a 1987 graduate of Powell Valley High School. He was a lab technician with Coastal Coal Co. in Coeburn and attended Durham's Chapel Church in Crackers Neck. Surviving, besides his parents, are his wife, Stacey Robbins Fox; a brother, Fred Fox of East Stone Gap; a sister, Leslie fox of Wytheville; maternal grandparents, Joe and Jewell Boggs of Wise; and a nephew. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in Holding Funeral Home Chapel in Big Stone Gap. The Revs. Walter Begley and Randy Sturgill will officiate. Burial will be in American Legion Cemetery. Among survivors are sister-in-law Jennifer Fox of East Stone Gap; nephew Jacob Fox of East Stone Gap; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Pallbearers will be Brian Blanton, Todd Giles, Phil Lee, Chris Gilley, Shane Jessee, Donald Wagner, Steve Gardner and Donnie Sorah. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Holding Funeral Home. Ruby W. Harrington Ruby Wisdom Harrington, 95, of Bristol Tennessee, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. A lifelong resident of Bristol, she was a daughter of the late Shedrick Watkins Wisdom and Mary Gillespie Wisdom and the widow of E.A. Harrington. She was a member of Lee Street Baptist Church, where she was president of the Pastor's Aid Club and past president of the Nannie Burroughs Circle. Surviving are a sister, Eleanor Wisdom Garnette of Petersburg, Va.; a brother, Robert Widsom of Riviera Beach, Fla.; seven nieces; five nephews; and several grand-nieces and grand-nephews. A special memorial service will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. in Lee Street Baptist Church. Dr. W.A. Johnson, and the Revs. Raymond Dickerson and James McDaniel will officiate. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Lee Street Baptist Church. Blevins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Clayton C. McGlothlin HONAKER -- Funeral services for Clayton Charles McGlothlin will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in Honaker Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Clyde Lambert will officiate. Burial will be in McGlothlin Family Cemetery on Big A Mountain near the home. Mr. McGlothlin, 92, of the Big A Mountain section, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in Russell County Medical Center in Lebanon. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearer will be Lee Yates. Honaker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Gerald R. Mullins POUND -- Gerald Ross Mullins, 37, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in Pound. He was a son of Kermit Mullins of Pound and the late Lucille Short Mullins. He was a former employee of the Town of Pound. Surviving, besides his father, are a daughter, Meagan Mullins of Pound; two sons, Brandon Rose of Pound and Quentin Mullins of Coeburn; three sisters, Donna Mullins, Wilma Kilgore and Rhonda M. Stanley, all of Pound; four brothers, Delbert Mullins, Ronnie Neal Mullins and Michael Mullins, all of Pound, and Randy (Boone) Mullins of Pikeville, Ky. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 1 p.m. in Sadie Baker Memorial Chapel of Baker Funeral Home. The Rev. Randy Carter will officiate. Burial will be in Riley Mullins Cemetery in Pound. Mr. Mullins was also preceded in death by a sister, Greta M. Harris. Among survivors is his former wife, Rebecca Mullins. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home, where a song service will be held at 7 p.m. Baker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Bill E. Napier PINEY FLATS -- Bill E. Napier, 64, of 1983 Allison Road, died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, in Johnson City Medical Center. He was born in Wise County, a son of the late Ted and Ethel Pauline Napier. He had lived in Michigan off and on for about 40 years. For the past six years he had lived in Piney Flats, where he was a member of Rock Springs Missionary Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Karla Marie Napier; two daughters, Jennifer Colleen Edwards and Katie Joy Edwards, both of Kalamazoo, Mich.; five sisters, Betty Gwisdalla of Hazel Park, Mich., Peggy VandenBosh of Dryden, Mich., Millie Stamat of Clawson, Mich., Lois Ann Owens of Warren, Mich., and Mary Thompson of San Antonio, Texas; three brothers, Bob Napier of Warren, John Napier of Hazel Park and Teddy Ray Napier of Marquette, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Snyder's Funeral Home. The Revs. Claude Pennington of Rock Springs Baptist Church, Richard Fenner of Kalamazoo and Richard Meade, Outreach Minister of River of Life Free Will Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Sanders Cemetery in Piney Flats. Mr. Napier was also preceded in death by a brother, Eugene Napier; and two sisters, Edna Ruth Bowman and Margaret Louise Jenkins. He was an accomplished guitarist, songwriter and entertainer for many years, specializing in playing the mandolin. He played with Carter and Ralph Stanley, The Stanley Brothers, from 1957-60. He partnered with Charlie Moore and The Dixie Brothers from 1960-65. He was a special guest at the Grand Ole Opry several times in the 60s. He received and accepted a special invitation to play at Constitution Hall for then President Lyndon B. Johnson in the mid- 60s. He also participated in song and testimony in the music ministry for the past 11 years with his wife. Pallbearers will be friends, Wayne Mullins, Dennis Cochran, Jimmy Deel, Danny Boyd, Ricky Milhorn and Lawrence Winstead. Honorary pallbearers will be friends, Roger Rholetter, Arnold Shipley, Raymond Jones and Tim White. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to help with funeral expenses, may be sent to Karla Napier, c//o Snyder's Funeral Home, 5913 Kingsport Highway, Gray, TN 37615. Snyder's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Elsie M. O'Dell Funeral services for Elsie Margaret O'Dell will be conducted Thursday at 7 p.m. in Blountville Presbyterian Church by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. John Everett will officiate. Graveside services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Shipley Cemetery. Miss O'Dell, 85, of the Emmett Community of Sullivan County, died Monday, May 1, 2000, at home. She was born in Blountville, a daughter of the late John Edward O'Dell and Ella Morton O'Dell. She was a retired teacher in Sullivan County at Blountville Elementary and Emmett Elementary with 44 years of service. She was a member of Blountville Presbyterian Church, the Sullivan County Retired Teachers Association and the Sullivan County Democratic Womens Club. Surviving are three nephews, John O'Dell and Tom O'Dell, both of Nashville, and Robert "Bob" O'Dell of Bristol Tennessee; five nieces, Sarah Dyer of Nashville, Sue O'Dell of Blountville, Sarah Evans and Mary Arnold, both of Rogersville, Tenn., and Margaret "Peggy" O'Dell of Bristol Tennessee; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Miss O'Dell was also preceded in death by five brothers, John Ed O'Dell, Dehart O'Dell, George O'Dell, Robert O'Dell and Joseph O'Dell. Among survivors is a very special friend, Doris Smith of Bristol Tennessee. The family will receive friends Thursday after the church service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Blountville Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 424, Blountville, TN, or to J.C. Akard Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 729, Blountville, TN. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Dorothy Lee Osborne Graveside services for Dorothy Lee Osborne will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Osborne, 74, of 567 Ventura Drive, Bristol, Va., died Monday, May 1, 2000, in NHC Healthcare of Bristol. Pallbearers will be Larry Estep, Troy Mumpower, Ed Nave, Calvin Harrison, Ray Osborne and Fred Hutton. Memorial contributions may be sent to Trinity United Methodist Church, 320 Carter St., Bristol, VA 24201. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. James M. Owens HARMAN, Va. -- James M. "Jim" Owens died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, at home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Haysi Funeral Home. Junior Robinette NORTON -- Thomas E. "Junior" Robinette Jr., 66, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in St. Mary's Hospital. He was a retired employee of Westmoreland Coal Co. and a member of UMWA. Surviving are his wife, Faye Robinette; four daughters, Karen Baldridge and Sharon Stratton, both of Wise, Vickie Sturgill of Stickleyville, Va., and Deidre Brummitt of Norton; eight sisters, Thelma Robinette, Margaret Smith, Joanette Craiger, Loretta Gardner, Nancy Vaughn and Renda Salyers, all of Norton, and Juanita Hash and Janice Pannell, both of Wise; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in Hagy Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Gary Sturgill and Tim McAfee will officiate. Burial will be in Powell Valley Memorial Gardens. Among survivors are sons-in-law Jack Baldridge and Joe Stratton, both of Wise, Philip Hubbard of Stickleyville; and Teddy Brummitt of Norton; grandchildren Marvin Graham, Brandon Graham, Justin Hubbard, Lindsey Sturgill, Kaitlyn Stratton and Mike Baldridge; and many special friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Hagy Funeral Home. Sarah P. Sheffey WYTHEVILLE -- Sarah Price Sheffey, 89, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in Edgemont Nursing home. She was the widow of Harry E. Sheffey. Surviving are a daughter, Linda Longwood of Longwood, Fla.; a son, Gene Sheffey of Wytheville; six grandchildren, Wayne, Dennis, Mark and Danny Sheffey, Kim Davidson and Bill Long IV; and six great-grandchildren, Dawn, Matthew, Philip and Chad Sheffey and Jordan, Ashlyn and Sarah Davidson. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Gillman Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Davis Cemetery. Mrs. Sheffey was also preceded in death by a daughter, Joyce Sheffey; and two sons, Jimmy and Dan Sheffey. Among survivors are son-in-law Bill Longwood of Longwood; daughter-in-law Wanda Sheffey of Wytheville; and special friends Layuna and Holly Shinault. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Gillman Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Huddle Memorial Church. James Frank Thomas Graveside services for James Frank Thomas will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. James Frank Thomas, 85, of Bristol Virginia, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. William G. Tuggle LEBANON -- Funeral services for William Grant "Bill" Tuggle will be conducted Thursday at 3 p.m. in Combs Funeral Service Chapel in Lebanon. The Rev. Austin Fields will officiate. Burial will be in Ketron Memorial Gardens in Lebanon. Mr. Tuggle, 71, died Monday, May 1, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be friends and family. Combs Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Charles C. Witcher Charles C. Witcher, 94, of 415 Booher Drive, Bristol, Tenn., died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Weaver Funeral Home. May 5, 2000 Sylvia B. Barber ABINGDON -- Funeral services for Sylvia B. Barber will be conducted Saturday, at 11 a.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, W.Va. Mrs. Barber, 84, died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Barber was preceded in death by Rodana Boyd and Zane Grey Cecil, children she had raised. Pallbearers will be Charlie Barbour, Joseph Branch, Carl Willis Harman Jr., Douglas Harman, Mike Harman, Scott Hornbarger, Dallas Barber and Vernon Barber. Honorary pallbearers will be Mark Sarubbi and Johnny Pace. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Farris Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Fund, 126 W. Valley St., Abingdon, VA 24210. Pearl Massie Barton LEBANON -- Pearl Massie Barton, 88, died Thursday, May 4, 2000, in Lebanon. She was born in Buchanan County, Va., a daughter of the late Russell and Maudie Street Massie. She had resided in Lebanon for the past 15 years. She was a member of Crabtree Chapel Missionary Baptist Church and the widow of George F. Barton. Surviving are eight daughters, Alma Crabtree of Bee, Va., Virgie Rasnake and Wilma Puckett, both of Lebanon, Katherine Rasnake and Jewel Ramey, both of Abingdon, Retha Combs of Honaker, Louise Rasnake of Hazel Park, Mich., and Arlene Compton of Bluefield, Va.; four sons, Thurman Barton of Cleveland, Va., McKinley Barton of Bee and Ernie Barton and Roger Barton, both of Lebanon; three sisters, Cynthia Rasnake of Cleveland, Va., Mae Bottom of Danville, Ky., and Bertha Helton of Crab Orchard, Ky.; 44 grandchildren; 86 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in Honaker Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Darrell Fletcher, Grady McGlothlin and Roy Lee Wilson will officiate. Burial will be in Russell Memorial Cemetery in Lebanon. Mrs. Barton was also preceded in death by an infant son; two grandsons; a granddaughter; a great-grandson; five brothers; and two sisters. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Friends may call after 6 p.m.Friday in Honaker Funeral Home. Wanda Gay Barton CLINCHCO, Va. -- Funeral services for Wanda Gay Barton will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in Sandlick Primitive Baptist Church. Elders Joel Turner, Price Viers, Jim Duty and Franklin Viers will officiate. Keen Mountain Correction Center Honor Guard will be in attendance. Burial will be in Turner Cemetery, Route 1, Clinchco. Mrs. Barton, 48, died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born in Dickenson County, a daughter of the late David G. and Wanda Stocker Slone. She graduated from Southwest Virginia Community College with an associate degree. She worked at Keen Mountain Correctional Center as receptionist and secretary. Surviving are her husband, Gerald Barton; two sons, Ben Barton and Matthew "Bo" Barton, both of Clinchco; three sisters, Nancy Crouse and Jerrie Moots, both of Ohio, and Jeanie Castadinna of Texas; and a brother, David Slone of Indiana. Mrs. Barton was also preceded in death by two children, Sandy and Brandy Barton. Pallbearers will be Jack Lee, Don Payne, Randy Farmer, Mike Spradling, Scott Vass and Nolan Stevens. Haysi Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Peter Joseph Capelli Jr. LEBANON -- Peter Joseph Capelli Jr., 75, died Thursday, May 4, 2000, in Russell County Medical Center. He was born in Newcomb, Tenn., a son of Mary Capelli of Springfield, Ohio. He had lived in Lebanon for the past 38 years. He was a retired manager for the Pittston Coal Group and a veteran of World War II. Surviving, besides his mother, are his wife, June Capelli; two sons, Steve Capelli of Charleston, W.Va., and Robby Capelli of Lebanon; a sister, Evelyn Bickers of Lexington, Ky.; two brothers, John L. Capelli of Louisville, Ky., and Don Capelli of Springfield; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 4 p.m. in Combs Funeral Service Chapel. The Rev. Robert Beauchamp will officiate. Burial will be in Ketron Memorial Gardens in Lebanon. Among survivors are grandchildren Greg, Amy, Joey and Stephanie Capelli. Pallbearers will be Greg Capelli, Joey Capelli, Emery Wright, Don Adams, Don Ellis and Earl Workman. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday in Combs Funeral Service. Edith Mae Casey ABINGDON -- Edith Mae Casey died Thursday, May 4, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Surviving are a daughter, Gail Blevins of Abingdon; a brother, Franklin Walker of Meadowview, Va.; a half-brother, Luther Kanipe Sr. of Grant Township, Mich.; a grandson, Marty Blevins of Easley, S.C.; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel. The Revs. Harry P. Tindell, Con Henley and Darrell Henley will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Farris Funeral Service. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society or Washington County life Saving Crew. Henry Lacy Coe POUNDING MILL, Va. -- Henry Lacy Coe, 80, died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, in a Tazewell hospital. He was born in Tazewell County, Va., a son of the late Bishop and Allie Lee Coe, both Tazewell County natives. He was a lifelong resident of the Richlands area. He was the former owner and operator of the Claypool Hill Skating Rink, a retired miner and a member of the United Mine Workers of America Local Union 1760 of Seaboard, Va. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Puckett Coe; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 4 p.m. in Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands. The Rev. Carl Robinson will officiate. Entombment will be in Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum at Claypool Hill, Va. Mr. Coe was also preceded in death by a brother, Samuel Melvin Coe. Pallbearers will be Tommy Addison, Jerry Addison, Larry Addison, Craig Compton, Bradley Sparkman and Ray Atwood. Honorary pallbearers will be Jason Shortt, Paul McGraw, Harold Cordill and Floyd Lester. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday in Hurst-Scott Funeral Home. Mecy Counts CLINTWOOD -- Funeral services for Mecy Counts will be conducted Friday at 1 p.m. in Clintwood Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Franklin Hall will officiate. Burial will be in Flemingtown Cemetery, Route 3, Clintwood. Mrs. Counts, 84, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in Dickenson County Medical Center. Pallbearers will be relatives and friends. Clintwood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Edythe Pratt Derey Edythe Pratt Derey, 86, of Bristol Nursing Home died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, in Bristol Nursing Home. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, a daughter of the late Walter and Sallie Pratt. She was the former owner of Nansue. She was also employed at King's Beauty Shop, H.P. King Co. and Ruby's Beauty Shop. She was a member of Windsor Avenue Presbyterian Church, where she was a member of the Women's Group. She was a member of DAR and the widow of Vernon F. Derey. Surviving are a son, Clifford Walter "Bud" Derey of Roanoke; two daughters, Sally D. Cross of Waynesboro, Va., and Jill D. Brinser of Bristol Tennessee; a brother, Walter "Jack" Pratt of Bristol Tennessee; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Rick Light will officiate. Graveside services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Derey was also preceded in death by two brothers, Mahlon Pratt and Winford Pratt. Among survivors are sisters-in-law, Frances Pratt and Virginia Pratt, both of Bristol Tennessee; and grandchildren, Nell Cross, Spencer Cross, Celeste D. Brogdon, Walter Derey, Will Brinser, Sarah Brinser and Emily Brinser. She has gone to be with the Lord. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Friday, prior to the service in Weaver Funeral Home. Amanda R. Fields ABINGDON - Amanda Faith Reynolds Fields, 28, of 225 A St., died Thursday, May 4, 2000, at home. She was a daughter of Ernest "Toby" Reynolds of the home. Surviving, besides her father, are her husband, Charlie "Chuck" Fields; a son, John Harold Saltz of Abingdon; three daughters, Melinda Sue Reynolds and Ashley Dawn and Emily Lucinda Fields, all of the home; three brothers, Teddy James Reynolds of San Diego, Bobby Gene Reynolds of Indianapolis and Harry Lee Reynolds of Abingdon; six sisters, Margie Paulette Burris of Madison, Wis., Ernestine Cooper of Abingdon, Polly Sue Reynolds of Newport News, Va., Shirley Clay Jones of Evansville, Ind., Vickie Lynn Reynolds of Booneville, Ind., and Terrie Ann Evan of Bristol Virginia. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Farris Funeral Service. Ruby W. Harrington A special memorial service for Ruby Wisdom Harrington will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. in Lee Street Baptist Church. Dr. W.A. Johnson and the Revs. Raymond Dickerson and James McDaniel will officiate. Burial will be private. Mrs. Harrington, 95, of Bristol Tennessee, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Lee Street Baptist Church. Blevins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mary P. Leonard LEBANON -- Mary Ethel Price Leonard, 93, died Wednesday, May 3, 2000. She was a lifelong resident of Russell County and the widow of her husband of 51 years, Joe Leonard. She was a member of Elk Garden United Methodist Church for 70 years and a former member of Bascom United Methodist Church. She was a member of the United Methodist Women, Extension Homemakers Club, Elk Garden PTA, 4-H Volunteer Leaders, a Russell County Fair volunteer and a Sunday School teacher. She was a graduate of Lebanon High School and attended Radford College. She was a retired school teacher, teaching at Elk Garden, The Corner, Lebanon, Honaker, Richlands and Bascom Schools. Surviving are two sons, Bob Leonard of Fincastle, Va., and David Leonard of Lebanon; a sister, Jessie P. Martin of Lebanon; three grandsons, Robbie Leonard, Joe Leonard and David Leonard II, all of Lebanon; a granddaughter, Sarah B. Leonard of Lebanon; five great-grandchildren, Ransom Leonard, Taylor Leonard, Julie Ellen Leonard, Jacob Leonard and Michael Leonard; and 15 nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in Elk Garden United Methodist Church by Lebanon Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul Hite will officiate. Burial will be in Russell Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Leonard was also preceded in death by two brothers, Curtis and Bert Price; and a sister, Hazel P. Martin. Among survivors are daughters-in-law Nancy Leonard of Fincastle and Mary Leonard of Lebanon; granddaughters-in-law Beth Leonard, Virginia Lynn Leonard, both of Lebanon; sister-in-law Eva Leonard; and a special friend, Ida Rose Conley. Pallbearers will be Lynda Stuart, Peggy Taylor, Jane Thornhill, Ida Rose Conley, Judy Bass, Nina McCracken, Sue Haydock, Norman Bass, H.C. Pratt, John Henry Smith, Tom Bundy, W. Paul Campbell, Joey Campbell, Bert Campbell, Jack Combs and George Burke. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Lebanon Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Elk Garden United Methodist Church Building Fund. Cecil G. Lethcoe Sr. ABINGDON -- Cecil G. Lethcoe Sr., 64, died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, at home. He was born in Washington County, Va. He had lived in several other areas before returning to Abingdon. Surviving are three sons, Cecil G. "Danny" Lethcoe Jr. of Dade City, Fla., Allen Lethcoe of Abingdon and Dwane Lethcoe of Bean Station, Tenn.; a daughter, Lynne DeBusk of Abingdon; a stepdaughter, Kathy Whitley of Texas; two brothers, Johnny Moore and Bud Moore, both of Abingdon; a sister, Janice; four grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday at 4 p.m. in Forest Hills Memory Gardens by Farris Funeral Service. The Rev. Kenneth Widner will officiate. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home for a procession leaving at 3:45 p.m. Pallbearers will be Dewane Lethcoe, Bill Carbary, Justin Carbary, Bobby Neal Jr. and Ted Snead. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Farris Funeral Service. Fred W. Light KINGSPORT -- Fred Winifred Light, 72, died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, at home. He was born in Sullivan County, Tenn., a son of the late Joseph Orgie and Hannah Hite Light. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean war, serving three years. He was employed with Kingsport Press for 37 years before his retirement. He was a member of Colonial Heights Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, June Kiser Light; two sons, Fred Light Jr. of Belmont, N.C., and Jimmy Light of Kingsport; two sisters, Imogene Strickler of Kingsport and Peggy Jordan of Ohio; two brothers, Ramon Light of Frankford, Ind., and Maynard Light of Clinton, Tenn.; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 8 p.m. in Colonial Heights Baptist Church by East Lawn Funeral Home. The Revs. Ronald Hicks and Roland Brown will officiate. Music will be by Colonial Heights Baptist Church. Graveside services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in East Lawn Memorial Park. Mr. Light was also preceded in death by three brothers, Herman, Howard and Lloyd Light. Among survivors are daughters-in-law Lisa Light of Belmont and Pam Light of Kingsport; grandchildren Andria Bloomquist and Courtney Light; and great-grandchildren Alex Light, Kaitin Bloomquist and Konner Bloomquist. Pallbearers will be Wendell Kirk, Winifred Keith, Ed Bowers, Bill Lemmons, Hugh Carney, Bill Cox, Lawrence Shoemaker, Harold Hughes, Danny Helton, Bob Miller, Lawrence Queen and Kent Wilson. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Denny Gash, Dr. Chris Pendola, Dr. James Merrill and Randy Rhymer. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the church. Memorial contributions may be sent to Colonial Heights Baptist Church, 108 Colonial Heights Road, Kingsport, TN 37663. East Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Elsie M. O'Dell Graveside services for Elsie Margaret O'Dell will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Shipley Cemetery. The Rev. John Everett will officiate. Miss O'Dell, 85, of the Emmett Community of Sullivan County, died Monday, May 1, 2000, at home. She was born in Blountville, a daughter of the late John Edward O'Dell and Ella Morton O'Dell. She was a retired teacher in Sullivan County at Blountville Elementary and Emmett Elementary with 44 years of service. She was a member of Blountville Presbyterian Church, the Sullivan County Retired Teachers Association and the Sullivan County Democratic Womens Club. Surviving are three nephews, John O'Dell and Tom O'Dell, both of Nashville, and Robert "Bob" O'Dell of Bristol Tennessee; five nieces, Sarah Dyer of Nashville, Sue O'Dell of Blountville, Sarah Evans and Mary Arnold, both of Rogersville, Tenn., and Margaret "Peggy" O'Dell of Bristol Tennessee; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Miss O'Dell was also preceded in death by five brothers, John Ed O'Dell, Dehart O'Dell, George O'Dell, Robert O'Dell and Joseph O'Dell. Among survivors is a very special friend, Doris Smith of Bristol Tennessee. Pallbearers will be Charles Shipley, Glen Arwood, Clarence Blackburn, Gene Carrier, Dale O'Dell, Wayne Smithson, Frank Willis and Raymond Massengill. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Blountville Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 424, Blountville, TN, or to J.C. Akard Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 729, Blountville, TN. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. James M. Owens HARMAN, Va. -- Funeral services for James Monroe "Jim" Owens will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Haysi Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Willard Owens will officiate. Burial will be in the Walt Owens Cemetery in Haysi. Mr. Owens, 71, died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, at home. He was born in Dickenson County, a son of the late Walter and Barbara Owens. He was a member of UMWA Harmon Local 7025 and Harmon Memorial Baptist Church. Most recently, he worked as a coal truck driver. Surviving are his wife, Ruth J. Owens; two daughters, Mrs. Ralph (Nancy) Edwards of Brichleaf, Va., and Mrs. Samuel (Dianna) McNutt of Bristol Virginia; two sons, Bruce Owens of Birchleaf and Blaine Owens of Newcastle, Va.; a brother, Frenchman Owens of Abingdon; two sisters, Oma Deel and Flora Deel, both of Haysi; and three grandchildren. Mr. Owens was also preceded in death by a son, James Walter Owens. Among survivors is daughter-in-law Donna Owens of Newcastle; and grandchildren Mistee and Angela McNutt and Shanna Owens. Pallbearers will be Michael Fletcher, Ellis Owens, Edgar McCowan, Terry Owens, Michael Edwards, Kevin Lyall, Elbert Elswick and Timothy Elswick. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Harmon Memorial Baptist Church and family friends. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday in the funeral home, where a service will be held. Elder Tim D. Cormier will officiate. Haysi Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Junior Robinette NORTON -- Funeral services for Thomas E. "Junior" Robinette Jr. ,will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in Hagy Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Gary Sturgill and Tim McAfee will officiate. Burial will be in Powell Valley Memorial Gardens. Mr. Robinette, 66, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in St. Mary's Hospital. Hagy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Joyce V. Taylor WISE -- Joyce Violet "Mamma" Taylor, 74, died Thursday, May 4, 2000, in St. Mary's Hospital in Norton. She was a daughter of the late Charlie and Lena Mullins Pilkenton. A homemaker, she was of the Freewill Baptist faith and the widow of Aubrey Taylor. Surviving are three sons, William C. Taylor of Wise and James E. Taylor and Kenneth D. Taylor, both of Manassas, Va.; a daughter, Rena F. Willis of Manassas; a brother, Richard Pilkenton of Wise; a sister, Freda Moon of Gastonia, N.C.; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Sturgill Funeral Home Chapel in Wise. The Revs. Lester Baker and Ricky D. Mullins will officiate. Burial will be in the family cemetery in Pound. Mrs. Taylor was also preceded in death by two grandsons, Richard C. Taylor and William C. "Chris" Taylor Jr.; four sisters, Dolly Moon, Pauline Perry, Willie May Taylor and Vonda Pilkenton; and two brothers, William Columbus Pilkenton and Charles Edward Pilkenton. Among survivors are a godson, James Dorton; and an aunt Ellen Robinson of Florida. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday in Sturgill Funeral Home in Wise. Velvia J. Taylor CHILHOWIE -- Velvia Johnson Taylor, 59, died Thursday, May 4, 2000, at home. Surviving are her husband, Shirley Franklin Taylor; two daughters, Sandra Price and Karen Collins, both of Saltville; three sons, Rick and Michael Taylor, both of Marion, and Patrick Taylor of Chilhowie; a brother, Henry Johnson of Saltville; two sisters, Beatrice Street of Buchanan County, Va., and Virgie Whitt of Saltville; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church in Marion. The Revs. Mike Sage and Mark Baumgardner will officiate. The body will be taken to the church one hour before services. Burial will be in Resurrection Gardens of Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Williams Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Diabetic Fund. Williams Funeral Home of Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. Helen S. Wartella ABINGDON -- Helen S. Wartella, 95, died Thursday, May 4, 2000, in Grace Health Care. Surviving are a son, Michael Wartella Jr. of Abingdon; and grandchildren, Michael Wartella III and Owen Wartella. Funeral services will be in Plains, Pa. Russin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Information courtesy of Farris Funeral Service. Lillie Williams ELIZABETHTON -- Lillie Williams, 83, of 510 Cedar Ave. died Thursday, May 4, 2000. She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church in Mendota and the Senior Citizens Club. She was the widow of John R. Williams. Surviving are three daughters, Joyce Williams of Elizabethton, Hazel Steffey of Bristol Tennessee and Margaret Meade of Duffield, Va.; a sister, Sara Williams of Elizabethton; six grandsons; nine great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 8 p.m. in Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel. The Revs. James H. Meade and Rick Meade will officiate. Graveside services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Everyone will meet at 1:55 p.m. Saturday at the cemetery. Among survivors are sons-in-law Clinton Williams of Elizabethton, Robert Steffey of Bristol Tennessee and James Meade of Duffield; and a dear friend, Russell Tate of Elizabethton. Pallbearers will be Charlie Owens, Ricky Williams, Eddie Williams, Wayne Steffey, Gary Meade and Kevin Meade. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday in Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel. Charles C. Witcher Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Beidleman Presbyterian Church by Weaver Funeral Home. Niles E. Kitzmiller will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Witcher, 94, of 415 Booher Drive, Bristol, Tenn., died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Sullivan County, he retired with 40 years of service with Henley and Gillespie Electrical Contractors. He was a member of the IBEW Local 934 and the widower of Janie Belle Witcher. He was a former deacon and member of Weaver Union Church and a charter member of Beidleman Presbyterian Church. Surviving are a son, Joe Witcher of Bristol Tennessee; several nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and great-nephews; and several great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. Mr. Witcher was also preceded in death by a son, George Witcher. Among survivors are daughters-in-law Wanda Witcher and Bonnie Witcher, both of Bristol Tennessee. Pallbearers will be Eddie Smith, Jack Wilkins, Ferando Walker, Vernie Manuel, Robert Fritts, Joe Glover, David Witcher and Douglas Stophel. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Weaver Funeral Home. Bristol, VA - May 1 - 5, 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 1, 2000 Windom W. Arnold ABINGDON -- Windom Washington "W.W." Arnold, 93, of Rich Valley Road, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, at his home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Campbell Funeral Home. Dennis Bellamy ABINGDON -- Dennis Bellamy, 78, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, at his home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Farris Funeral Service. Douglas Gale Bellamy GATE CITY -- Douglas Gale Bellamy, 59, of Route 6, died Friday, April 28, 2000, in Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born in Scott County, Va., a son of Nellie O'Neal Simms and the late Gale R. Bellamy, and was retired from Bellamy Manufactory in Hiltons, Va. He was of the Baptist faith. Surviving, besides his mother, are a daughter, Sherry Ketron of Kingsport; a son, Joe Bellamy of Gray, Tenn.; his stepfather, Bert Simms of Hiltons; a sister, Mary Heiden of Mendota, Ill.; a brother, Harvey Bellamy of Hiltons; three grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 8 p.m. in Scott County Funeral Home Chapel. Dr. Sam Neeley and preacher Nattie Baker will officiate. Music will be by Ron Ferrel and Dwain Reed. Burial will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Hiltons Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Alan Caldwell, Frank Fergerson, Randy Marcum, Dwain Reed, Wendell Quillen, Ray Buttery and Jeff Steffey. Honorary pallbearers will be Jack Dean and Dennis Gillenwater. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home or any time at the home of his mother, Nellie Simms, or at the home of his brother, Harvey Bellamy. Scott County Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Ovella M. Burnette SALTVILLE -- Funeral services for Ovella Margret Burnette will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Church of God of Prophecy in Saltville by D.R. Henderson Funeral Home. The Revs. Mike Mangrum and Larry W. Barnes will officiate. Burial will be in Mount Rose Cemetery. Mrs. Burnette, 75, died Saturday, April 29, 2000, at her home. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Saltville, where she was a Sunday School teacher for many years. Surviving are her husband, John W. Burnette; a daughter, Cheryl Thompson of Abingdon; three brothers, William Barbrow of Glade Spring, Clifton Barbrow of Saltville and Herbert Barbrow of Bristol Tennessee; and a granddaughter. Among survivors is granddaughter Angela Thompson of Alexandria, Va. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday in the church. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Andy Basil Cantrell BUCHANAN COUNTY, Va. -- Funeral services for Andy Basil Cantrell will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Buchanan Funeral Service Chapel in Keen Mountain, Va. The Revs. Troy Lester and Ralph Horton will officiate. Burial will be in Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill with military graveside rites by John Ratliff Post 164 of the Americna Legion. Mr. Cantrell, 74, of the Horne Mountain section died Friday, April 28, 2000, in a Richlands hospital. Pallbearers will be family and friends. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. H.C. Scott, Dr. Larry Mitchell and Dr. G.V. Reddy. Buchanan Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Shirley Cline CEDAR BLUFF -- Shirley Cline, 64, of Route 2, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in a Charlottesville Veterans Administration Hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands. Ethel Daubert NORTON -- Funeral services for Ethel Daubert will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Hagy Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Roy LaDuke will officiate. Burial will be in Powell Valley Memorial Gardens. Mrs. Daubert, 96, died Friday, April 28, 2000, in Garden Manor Retirement Village in Middletown, Ohio. Hagy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Denver Clarence Dishner KINGSPORT -- Denver Clarence Dishner, 85, of 1642 East Sevier Ave., died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in Indian Path Medical Center. He was born in Washington County, Va., a son of the late F. Earl and Lena Barb Dishner, and had lived in Roanoke for 35 years, moving to Kingsport 10 years ago. He retired from the Veterans Administration Center in Salem, Va., was a member of Woodmen of the World and VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975 of Bristol, Tenn. He was of the Lutheran faith. Surviving are his wife, Virginia Morrison Dishner; a sister, Dorothy D. Stallard of Bristol Tennessee; and two nieces. Services will be condcuted Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Oak Hill Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Glenn L. London Jr. will officiate. Graveside services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Holston View Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Oak Hill Funeral Home. Edna H. Gibson Edna H. Gibson, 89, of Bristol Virginia, died Saturday, April 29, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a daughter of the late George and Lorena Hall, had lived in the Bristol area for 30 years and was a homemaker. She was a member of Community Baptist Church and the widow of Everett Gibson. Surviving are a son, James M. Gibson of Bristol Virginia; three brothers, George Hall of Wilkinson, Ind., Charles Hall of Greenfield, Ind., and Alex Hall of Sturgis, Ky.; three sisters, June Wicker of Greenfield, Mabel Hughes of Pound and Mae Austin of Bristol Virginia; three grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Clifford Newell will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Mrs. Gibson was also preceded in death by a sister, Lillian Wright. Pallbearers will be Steve Gibson, Joseph Gibson, Ray Hughes, Louie Eleas and Alex Hall. Honorary pallbearer will be Howard Austin. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday in Weaver Funeral Home. Kathy Arlene Hensley ABINGDON -- Funeral services for Kathy Arlene Hensley will be conducted Monday at 10 a.m. in Valley View Freewill Baptist Church by Farris Funeral Service. The Revs. Jason Nunley and Herbert Bailey will officiate. Burial will be in Valley View Cemetery. Miss Hensley, 46, died Friday, April 28, 2000, at home. Pallbearers will be Brad Bailey, Robert Hensley Jr., Tony Roark, Eugene Hensley, Bret Jones, Bart Jones, Donnie Hensley and Randy Mitchell. Honorary pallbearers will be the staff of St. Paul High School. Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. James W. Hill EMORY, Va. -- A memorial service for Dr. James W. Hill will be conducted Monday at 3 p.m. in Emory United Methodist Church Memorial Chapel at Emory & Henry College by Farris Funeral Service of Abingdon. The Rev. James Bennington will officiate. Dr. Hill, 90, died Thursday, April 27, 2000. Honorary pallbearers will be members of The Half Century Club. The family will receive friends in the church following the service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to General Scholarship Fund of Emory & Henry College, P.O. Box 950, Emory, VA 24327. Edward S. Keen ATKINS, Va. -- Funeral services for Edward Shirl Keen will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands. The Revs. Arnold Street and Kathleen Stanley will officiate. Burial will be in Westfork Cemetery in Richlands. Mr. Keen, 74, formerly of the Richlands area, died Thursday, April 27, 2000, in a Marion hospital. Pallbearers will be Scott McWilliams, John McWilliams, John Harvey, Randall Wix, Jimmy Wix and Thomas McWilliams. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Ethel Kilgore A memorial service for Ethel Kilgore will be conducted Monday at 11 a.m. in Glenwood Mausoleum. The Rev. Dave Charlton will officiate. Mrs. Kilgore, 76, of Bristol Nursing Home, died Thursday, April 27, 2000, in Bristol Nursing Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Zachary K. Kinder JEWELL RIDGE, Va. -- Zachary K. Kinder, 17, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, from injuries sustained in a four-wheeler accident. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands. Leah M. Mitchell CLEVELAND, Va. -- Funeral services for Leah M. Mitchell will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in Lebanon Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Brent Logan will officiate. Burial will be in Russell Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Mitchell, 89, died Saturday, April 29, 2000, in Russell County Medical Center. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Lebanon Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Betty F. Moore WISE -- Betty Jean Flanary Moore, 61, died Saturday, April 29, 2000, at her home. She was a daughter of the late Walter and Marie Houchins Flanary, and a former employee of Parks-Belk for 31 years. Surviving are her husband, Robert Dunn Moore Sr.; a son, Russell "Rusty" Dean of Norton; a stepson, Robert Dunn Moore Jr. of Anderson, Ind.; two stepdaughters, Paulette Smith of Lebanon and Myra Jane Buelo of Hanover, Pa.; four sisters, Lois Blessing of Centerville, Ohio, and Peggy Shupe, Joan Collins and Dorothy Roberts, all of Norton; two brothers, Ronald "Chub" Flanary of St. Paul and Walter B. Flanary of Dade City, Va. Mrs. Moore was also preceded in death by a brother, Everett J. Flanary. There will be no visitation or services and the family requests that no flowers be sent. Memorial contributions may be sent to Wise Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 1161, Wise, VA 24293. Ethel Hudson Musick ABINGDON -- Graveside services for Ethel Hudson Musick were conducted Sunday in Sinking Spring Cemetery. The Rev. Jerry A. Eggers officiated. Miss Musick, 80, died Friday, April 28, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Memorial contributions may be sent to the Abingdon Senior Center, P.O. Box 1221, Abingdon, VA 24212-1221. Campbell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Eileen S. Porter ROGERSVILLE, Tenn. -- Eileen B. Stallard Porter, 85, of 218 Golf View Drive, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in Indian Path Medical Center. She was born in Scott County, a daughter of the late Henry and Nell Stallard, and had resided in Castlewood and Dungannon before moving to Rogersville with her son. She was a homemaker, a member of First Baptist Church of Dungannon and the widow of Orville Van Porter. Surviving are three sons, Robert L. "Bob" Porter of Grand Rapids, Mich., Bruce H. Porter of Seaford, Va., and Larry O. Porter of Rogersville; three sisters, Ruth Wilson of Johnson City, Sally Madge Stallard of Kingsport and Betty Pope of Barbourville, Ky.; a brother, Herman Stallard of Weber City, Va.; eight grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Colonial Funeral Home in Weber City. The Rev. Kelly Carter will officiate. Graveside services will be Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Temple Hill Memorial Park. Family will meet at the funeral home at 9:30 a.m. to go in procession. Mrs. Stallard was also preceded in death by a brother, Cary Stallard. Among survivors are daughters-in-law Sandy Porter of Grand Rapids, Annette Porter of Seaford and Bobbie Porter of Rogersville. Pallbearers will be Kevin Porter, Tim Porter, Matt Porter, Scott Porter, Jeff Porter and Andy Ellison. The family will receive friends from 6:30 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home and any time at the residence of son Larry Porter in Rogersville. Colonial Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Volney V. Price Volney V. Price, 81, of Bristol Tennessee, died Saturday, April 29, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Abingdon, a son of the late David R.W. and Lillie L. Roark Price, and moved to Bristol in 1950. He retired from Rogers Jewelry in 1985. Surviving are his wife, Carman L. Price; two daughters, Linda Price and Nita Price, both of Bristol Tennessee; nine sons, Curlis Price of Kingsport, Billy Ray Price, Jerry Price and Gary Price, all of Bristol Tennessee, Thomas Price of Piney Flats, Benny Price of North Carolina, Vernon Price of Bristol Virginia, Tracy Price of Abingdon and Steve Price of Bluff City; two brothers, Junior Price of Petersburg, Va., and Dewey Price of Bristol Virginia; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; a great-great-grandchild; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Paul Brown will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View United Methodist Church Cemetery in Abingdon. Pallbearers will be Billy Ray Price Jr., Wayne Barker, Jeffery Price, Chris Verbal, Joe Verbal and Sheridan Pope. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday in Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Helen Virginia Ramey BIG ROCK, Va. -- Helen Virginia Ramey, 86, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in a Grundy hospital. She was born in Buchanan County, a daughter of the late Ance and Lessie Roberts, was a homemaker and a member of Big Rock Church of Christ for 24 years. She was the widow of Carl Ramey. Surviving are a son, Jessie Ramey of Cedar Bluff; six daughters, Betty Breeding, Mrs. Ralph (Agnes) Cordle and Phyllis Leonard, all of Big Rock, Shirley Burnette and Paula Thornbury, both of Pikeville, Ky., and Mrs. Richard (Mary) Justus of Grundy; a half-brother, Ance Roberts Jr. of Abingdon; 18 grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. in Big Rock Church of Christ by Virginia Funeral Home of Grundy. Evangelists Bob Miller, Michael Trent and Jim Viers will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain Valley Memorial Park at Big Rock. Pallbearers will be Tommy Stiltner, Jim and David Cordle, Mike Leonard, Scott Branham, Danny and Joe Thornbury, Dr. Freddy Hackney, Ritchie Justus, Gary Parter and Greg Burnette. Honorary pallbearers will be men of the Big Rock Church of Christ. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Monday in the church, where a service will be held at 7 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Big Rock Church of Christ. Virginia Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. William O. Spiva ABINGDON -- William O. Spiva, 87, of 14192 Repass Road, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County, Va., a son of the late R.E. and Mary Widener Spiva, and was a retired truck driver for Barb and Shumaker Paving Co. He was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are his wife, Nancy Morrison Spiva; two sons, Marion Spiva and Douglas Spiva, both of Abingdon; a daughter, Betty Jackson of Abingdon; a brother, Lou Spiva of Abingdon; 16 grandchildren; and 34 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 3 p.m. in Bethel Presbyterian Church by Farris Funeral Service. The Revs. Herbert Bailey and Clifford "Junior" Roark will officiate. Music will be by Haskell and Stella Jones. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Spiva was also preceded in death by a daughter, Marie Malone. Among survivors are grandchildren, Linda Jones, Brenda Carol, William Berry, Mary Otey, David Berry, Debbie Meares, Linda Trent, Marion "Bones" Spiva Jr., Larry Spiva, Rocky Spiva, Carl Spiva, Alice Malone, Tony Malone, Joanne Malone, Angie Spiva and Randy Spiva. Pallbearers will be Odis Arnold, Larry Spiva, Roger Jackson, Tommy Gillenwater, James "Marty" Hallway and Kenny Otey. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and Tuesday in Farris Funeral Service. Marie M. Street ROGERSVILLE -- Funeral services for Marie M. Street will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in Honaker Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Ancil Childress will officiate. Burial will be in Ketron Memorial Gardens in Lebanon. Mrs. Street, 64, formerly of Rowe, Va., died Thursday, April 27, 2000, in Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap. Pallbearers will be relatives and friends. Honaker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Blanchie Ida Trivett Blanchie Ida Trivett, 92, of 320 Rust Road, Bristol, Tenn., died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Weaver Funeral Home. Nancy Ellen Wade Funeral services for Nancy Ellen Wade will be conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. in East End Christian Church by Akard Funeral Home. Frank Smith, minister, will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Ms. Wade, 69, of 1132 Texas Ave., Bristol, Va., died Saturday, April 29, 2000, at her home. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, a retired nurse from Johnson City Medical Center and was a member of East End Christian Church. Surviving are a sister, Marie Shortt of Bristol Tennessee; three brothers, Earle Wade of Davison, Mich., Larry Wade of Bristol Virginia and Harold Wade of Winter Park, Fla.; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be members of the church. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday in Akard Funeral home. Paul Ray Wohlford JOHNSON CITY -- Paul Ray Wohlford died Sunday, April 30, 2000, at his home. Graveside services will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Ephraim United Methodist Church Cemetery in Crockett, Va. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. John L. Wolf RICHLANDS -- Funeral services for John L. "Red" Wolf will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. in Singleton Funeral Service Chapel in Cedar Bluff. The Rev. Thelmon "Bud" Fugate and Paris Shelton will officiate. Burial will be in Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Va. Mr. Wolf, 72, died Saturday, April 29, 2000, in a Richlands hospital. Pallbearers will be Jerry Cruey, Larry Northern, Steve Settle, Brad Robinson, Norman Leonard, Allen Dye, Bruce Arrington and Rick Sawyers. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Doran Wesleyan Church, 3001 West Front St., Richlands, VA 24641, or to the American Lung Association. Singleton Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. York Wayne Wolfe BIG STONE GAP -- Funeral services for York W. Wolfe will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in West End Baptist Church by Gilliam Funeral Home. The Rev. Garry Arnett will officiate. Burial will be in Glencoe Cemetery in Big Stone Gap. Mr. Wolfe, 85, died Saturday, April 29, 2000, in Wellmont Lonesome Pine Hospital in Big Stone Gap. He was a lifelong resident of the Big Stone Gap area, a charter member of West End Baptist Church and was employed with Interstate Railroad for over 40 years. Surviving are his wife, Donna Brady Wolfe; four sons, Jerry Wolfe of Pound, Carlos Wolfe of California, Steve Wolfe of Tennessee and Michael A. Brady of Big Stone Gap; two daughters, Rika Wakelin of California and Carolyn Tracy of Lawrenceville, Ga.; a brother, Hugh Wolfe of Appalachia, Va.; three sisters, Margie Blevins of Coeburn, Daisy Ackly of Orlando, Fla., and Mary Blankenship of Ohio; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Billy Adams, Michael Brady, Harold Barker, Roger Mckinney, Bob Taylor and Neal Simmons. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday in the church. Gilliam Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. May 2, 2000 Windom W. Arnold ABINGDON -- Funeral services for Windom Washington "W.W." Arnold will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Campbell Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Coy Wise and Kenneth Widner will officiate. Entombment will be in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum, Forest Hills Memory Gardens in Abingdon. Mr. Arnold, 93, of Rich Valley Road, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, at his home. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County, Va., and owned and operated a country store, W.W. Arnolds Grocery, since 1953. He attended Old Airport Road Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Evalene Arnold; three daughters, Darlene Wise, Dorothy Bott and Mary Hazel Townsend, all of Abingdon; two sons, Wayne Stout and Hobart Arnold, both of Abingdon; four stepchildren, Mary Fleenor of Bristol Virginia, Martha Hall and Patty Gobble, both of Abingdon, and Harvey Stout Jr. of Bristol Tennessee; a sister, Bertha Duncan of Bristol Tennessee; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Among survivors are sister-in-law Arlee Arnold of Johnson City; very best friend Belle McCroskey of Abingdon; and special friends Tommy McCroskey, Jerry Townsend, Robert Johnson, Glenn Peters, Patsy Cogdil and Paula Norton. Pallbearers will be Tommy McCroskey, Jerry Townsend, Bobby Wilson, Ralph Jackson, Bill Fleenor and James Hall. Honorary pallbearers will be Carl Williams, Jack Gobble, Glenn Peters, Bill South and Herbert Patton. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be sent to Evalene Arnold, 15137 Rich Valley Road, Abingdon, VA 24210, to help defray funeral expenses. Campbell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Dennis Bellamy ABINGDON -- A graveside service for William Dennis Bellamy will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Knollkreg Memorial Park by Farris Funeral Service. The Rev. Leonard Bellamy will officiate. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:40 a.m. Wednesday for a procession to the cemetery. Mr. Bellamy, 77, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, at home. He was a lifelong resident of Washington County and a son of the late Lilburn H. and Lula Wolfe Bellamy. He was the widower of Ruby Houser Bellamy. Surviving are a brother, Scott Bellamy of Abingdon; four sisters, Bertha Henderson of Martinsville, Elizabeth Lewis of Marion, Dorothy White of Collinsville and Nancy Jones of Abingdon; and several nieces and nephews. At his request, there will be no visitation at the funeral home. Friends may call any time at the home of Nancy Jones, 363 Nicholas St., Abingdon, Va. Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Anna Dage Bibee Anna Dage Bibee, 100, died Monday, May 1, 2000, in Cambridge House in Bristol Tennessee. She was born in Leavenworth, Kan., a daughter of the late Elizabeth and Fred Albert Dage. She had lived in Bristol since 1942. She was the widow of C.L. Bibee, a member of First Presbyterian Church and was the last surviving member of Fairmount Thimble Club. Surviving are a daughter, Patricia B. Felty of Bristol Tennessee; six granddaughters, Pat Hunigan, Vicki Ellis, Diane Hodge, Traci Rutherford and Robbie Borghi; a grandson, Russ Felty; 11 great-grandchildren; and six great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 3:30 p.m. at the graveside in Glenwood Cemetery by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Rev. Gordon Turnbull will officiate. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to First Presbyterian Church or the Bristol Humane Society. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Imogene G. Blevins MOUNT PERRY, Ohio -- Imogene G. Blevins, 66, formerly of Groseclose, Va., died Saturday, April 29, 2000, at her home. She was a daughter of V. Marie King of Rural Retreat, Va. Surviving, besides her mother, are her husband, Harvey L. Blevins; four daughters, Margaret Shelton of Lancaster, Ohio, Mary Lord of Thornville, Ohio, Sharon Gore of Mount Perry and Libby Blevins of Westerville, Ohio; three sons, Harvey Blevins of Burnside, Ky., Gary Blevins of Thornville, Ohio, and Robbie Blevins of Baltimore; and a stepbrother, Bennie King of Rural Retreat. A graveside service will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat by Lindsey Funeral Home. The Rev. Michael Hoyle will officiate. Among survivors are sons-in-law Joe Shelton of Lancaster, Gary Lord of Thornville and Brett Gore of Mount Perry; daughters-in-law Anita Blevins of Burnside, Jamella Blevins of Thornville and Kris Blevins of Baltimore. The family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. prior to the service Wednesday in Lindsey Funeral Home. Hazel H. Boyd CEDAR BLUFF -- Hazel Lee Horne Boyd, 81, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, at home. She was born in Buchanan County, a daughter of the late Ezra Maze and Nannie Belle Lowe Horne. She was a member of Richlands Tabernacle for 45 years and the widow of Frank Boyd. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Bob (Geneva) Sanders, Mrs. Fred (Betty Josephine) Altizer and Mrs. Richard (Shirley) Toutaint, all of Williamsburg, Va., and Mrs. Jack (Ruby) Bragunier of Greencastle, Pa.; two sons, Cecil Boyd of Mocksville, N.C., and the Rev. Roger Boyd of Cedar Bluff; two sisters, Margaret Endicott of Cedar Bluff and Mrs. Ira (Mavis) Horne of Richlands; a brother, James Horne of Cedar Bluff; 12 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Richlands Tabernacle in Richlands. The Revs. Ralph Horton, Bob Osborne and Mike Roberts will officiate. The body will be taken to the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill. Mrs. Boyd was also preceded in death by two sons, Dewey Junior Boyd and Johnny Ray Boyd; a daughter, Ethel Louise Boyd; two sisters, Loma Boyd and Elsie Childress; two brothers, Otis Horne and Beverly Horne; and a granddaughter, Joanne Altizer. Among survivors are daughters-in-law Sandy Boyd of Mocksville and Brenda Boyd of Cedar Bluff; grandchildren Mary Ann Smith, Frankie Lane Altizer, Debbie Sanders Schultz, Bobby B. Sanders Jr., Laura Altizer Massie, Shelley Toutaint Cooke, Michelle Toutaint, Jennifer Bragunier Williams, Jack Bragunier II, Bradley Boyd, Angel Boyd Hackworth and Rodney Boyd; and great-grandchildren Shawn Smith, Derek Smith, Courtney Sanders, Amber Sanders, Zane Massie, Zachary Massie, Jessica Cooke, Kayla Cooke, Jaclyn Bragunier, Seth Hackworth, Simeon Hackworth and Rebekah Hackworth. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Compton, Brian McGraw, Jack Bragunier II, Travis Hackworth, Rodney Boyd, Bobby Sanders Jr., Brad Boyd, Richard Cooke, Frankie Altizer, Eddie Massie, Jerry Smith, Eric Schultz and Roy Williams. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Singleton Funeral Service. Mildred B. Bunting GLADE SPRING -- Mildred Broyles Bunting, 85, died Monday, May 1, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born in Washington County, Va., a daughter of the late James A. and Josephine Broyles. She had lived in Gatlinburg and North Carolina before moving back to Glade Spring. She was a member of Byars-Cobbs United Methodist Church and the widow of Richard Bunting. Surviving are a brother, William Broyles of Glade Spring; two sisters, Anne Broyles Ellis and Margaret Hogston, both of Glade Spring; two nieces; a nephew; two great-nieces; and two great-nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Tim Graham will officiate. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Old Glade Presbyterian Cemetery. Friends are asked to meet at the cemetery before the service on Thursday. Pallbearers will be Preston Swiney, Danny Broyles, Jason Hogston, Tony Surber, Scotty Arnold, Fred Duncan and King Terry Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Howard Wright, Frank Darlington, Emory Mitchell, John Hamilton, Roy Rector, Leo Powers, Herbert Vaught, Jimmy Clendenen and James Woodrum. Among survivors are sisters-in-law Ann Broyles and Catherine Broyles; a special great-niece, Dana Broyles; and a special friend, Estelle Beverly. Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Shirley Cline CEDAR BLUFF -- Funeral services for Shirley R. Cline will be conducted Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Dennison United Methodist Church by Hurst-Scott Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul Hite will officiate. Directions to the church are as follows: turn off U.S. Route 19 at Stuart Land & Cattle Co. at Rosedale onto Route 644 one mile and turn right on Route 603. Burial will be in Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill. Mrs. Cline, 64, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in a Charlottesville, Va., hospital. She was born in Russell County, a daughter of the late Henry M. and Lucille Taylor Vencill, both Russell County natives. She had made her home in the Russell County area most of her life. She was a 1954 graduate of Richlands High School and co-owner of V & V Restaurant in Richlands. She was a member of Dennison United Methodist Church in Rosedale. Surviving are her husband, Herbert (Don) Cline; a daughter, Becky Cline of Abingdon; a son, Chris Cline of Cedar Bluff; two sisters, Dorothy Jackson of Cedar Bluff and Alma Daniels of Jonesborough, Tenn.; and a brother, Jim Vencill of Abingdon. Mrs. Cline was also preceded in death by a brother, Clayton Vencill. Among survivors are daughter-in-law Janie Cline of Cedar Bluff. Pallbearers will be Raymond Shepard, Brad Shepard, Chad Daniels, Tony Daniels, Ernest Lee Jackson Jr. and William Taylor Jr. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Tuesday in the church. Memorial contributions may be sent to Dennison United Methodist Church, Route 2, Box 243, Cedar Bluff, VA 24509. Kay D. Cox ATKINS, Va. -- Kay Derieux Cox, 60, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in Smyth County Community Hospital in Marion. She was a daughter of Elizabeth Kay Derieux of Richmond and the late Lawson Derieux. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Highland Springs. Surviving, besides her mother, are her husband, Shirrel D. Cox; a daughter, Elizabeth C. Johnsey of Marion; two sons, Timothy D. Cox of Sugar Grove and Forrest L. Cox of Atkins; two sisters, Ellen Cutright and Marian Long, both of Richmond; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Newberry Funeral Home Chapel in Bland. The Revs. Clayton Hounshell and Victor Johnsey will officiate. Burial will be in Bethany Cemetery in Ceres. Among survivors are son-in-law Victor Johnsey of Marion; daughter-in-law Anita Cox of Sugar Grove; and grandchildren, Joseph Allen Johnsey, Daniel Lee Johnsey, Brandon Tyler Cox and Coby Ryan Cox. The family will receive friends from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home or any time at the residence. Newberry Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Edna H. Gibson Funeral services for Edna H. Gibson will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Clifford Newell will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. Mrs. Gibson, 89, of Bristol Virginia, died Saturday, April 29, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be Steve Gibson, Joseph Gibson, Ray Hughes, Louie Eleas and Alex Hall. Honorary pallbearer will be Howard Austin. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Milton Jere Green Former Col. Milton Jere Green, U.S. Marine Corps, 87, of 33 Wellington, Bristol, Tenn., died Monday, May 1, 2000, at his home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Weaver Funeral Home. Louvenia Hall CASTLEWOOD -- Louvenia Hall, 76, died Monday, May 1, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. She was born in Virginia City, Va., a daughter of the late Ed and Emmia McReynolds Hileman. She was the widow of Roy C. Hall. Surviving are two daughters, Peggy Hughes of Aurora, Ill., and Carolyn Hughes of St. Paul; two sons, Claude Hall of Aurora and Jerry Hall of Castlewood; two sisters, Bessie Hamm and Katherine Hill, both of St. Paul; three brothers, the Rev. Sam Hileman and Farrial Hileman, both of Castlewood, and Burnie Hileman of St. Paul; nine grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Castlewood Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. James Mann will officiate. Burial will be in Temple Hill Memorial park in Castlewood. Pallbearers will be nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Castlewood Funeral Home. William E. Harrington WOODSTOCK, Ga. -- William Earl "Red" Harrington, formerly of Bristol, died Thursday, April 27, 2000, at home. He had lived in the Atlanta area since 1968. He was a former employee of the Bristol Herald Courier and WCYB-TV. Surviving are his wife, Mary Cassler; two sons, Michael of Douglasville, Ga., and Patrick Harrington of Lakeland, Fla. A memorial service will be conducted Saturday at his home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the Cancer Society of Georgia or to the Humane Society of Cherokee County, Woodstock. Cremation Society of the South in Austell, Ga., is in charge of arrangements. Gloria Jean Kilgore WISE -- Gloria Jean Kilgore, 60, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in Norton Community Hospital. She was a daughter of Clara Austin Baker of Wise and the late John D. Baker Sr. She was a former employee of Kroger Food Store and a member of AFL-CIO Union. She was a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church in Baltimore. Surviving, besides her mother, are her husband, Paul R. Kilgore; a daughter, Karen Spies of Baltimore; a brother, Winston Baker of Wise; four sisters, Barbara Jenkins of Baltimore, Eula Felton of Colonial Heights, Carolyn Lawson of Newport News and Mary Thompson of Chehalis, Wash.; and a grandson. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Sturgill Funeral Home Chapel in Wise. The Rev. Clifford Bowman will officiate. Burial will be in Addington-Hensley Cemetery in Wise. Mrs. Kilgore was also preceded in death by five brothers, Edward Baker, Ernest Baker, Donald Baker, Gay Baker and J.D. Baker Jr. Among survivors is grandson, Joshua Marshall. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday in Sturgill Funeral Home. Zachary K. Kinder JEWELL RIDGE, Va. -- Funeral services for Zachary Kane Kinder will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands. The Revs. Bruce Mitchell and Mike Taylor will officiate. Burial will be in Kinder Family Cemetery on Smith Ridge near Jewell Ridge. Mr. Kinder, 17, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in Russell County. He was born in Richlands, a son of Ricky and Diana Sargent Kinder of Jewell Ridge. He was a lifelong resident of the Jewell Ridge area and a junior at Richlands High School. He was a member of Jewell Ridge Church of God. Surviving, besides his parents, are a brother, Joshua Kinder of the home; paternal grandparents, Henley and Thelma Kinder of Jewell Ridge; maternal grandparents, Elbert and Opal Sargent of Cedar Bluff; and maternal great-grandmother, Mary Ann Sargent of Richlands. Pallbearers will be Anthony Helton, Mark Bandy, Mat Green, Michael Barnett, Jeffrey Kinder and Jeremy Looney. Friends may call after 7 p.m. Tuesday in Hurst-Scott Funeral Home. Calvin C. Leonard Calvin C. Leonard of 1120 Virginia Ave., Bristol, Tenn., died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Benhams, Va., had lived most of his life in the Bristol area, was of the Baptist faith and attended Fleenors Memorial. He was retired from Overnite Transportation and a veteran of the Korean War, earning a number of Battle Medals including the Purple Heart. He was a member of VFW Post 6975. Surviving are his wife, Frances Leonard; two daughters, Janet Felty of Bristol Virginia and Dianne Goodman of Winder, Ga.; a sister, Carole Wingate of Bristol Tennessee; two brothers, Gene Leonard and Guy Leonard, both of Antioch, Ill.; two granddaughters; and a great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Walter Statzer will officiate, assisted by the Rev. Roger Ball. Graveside services will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery with military honors by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Among survivors are two very special granddaughters, Niki King and Brandy Crowder; and great-granddaughter Makayla King. Pallbearers will be John Denton, Phil Slate, Jim Potter, Ronnie Hall, Brian Herron and Joe Denton. Honorary pallbearers will be Ralph Leonard, Tommy Malone, Ernest Leonard, T.R. Johnson, the Rev. Alvin Green, the Rev. Bob Smith, the Rev. Dennis Burnette, employees of Overnite Transportation and all friends at Wellmont Wellness Center. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. prior to the service in Weaver Funeral Home. Debbie Malone BLOUNTVILLE -- Debbie Malone, 44, of 558 Patterson Hill Road, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and a former employee of Raytheon. Surviving are her husband, Rick Malone; a son, Greg Malone of the home; a stepson, Joe Malone of Bluff City; "mom" Edna Miller of Bristol Tennessee, who raised Mrs. Malone; four brothers, Randall Roark, Charlie Roark and Wiley Roark, all of Bristol, and Raymond Roark of Blountville; two half-sisters, Regina Rosenbalm and Lisa Haga; and a half-brother, Steve Bright. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. at the graveside in Webb-Lady Cemetery by Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The Rev. Charlie Malone will officiate. Pallbearers will be James Osborne, Jimmy Malone, Shawn Malone, David Saylor, Kenny Jenkins, Phillip Roark, Chris Roark and Andy Malone. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Elsie M. O'Dell Elsie Margaret O'Dell of the Emmett community died Monday, May 1, 2000, at home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Weaver Funeral Home. Volney V. Price Funeral services for Volney V. Price will be conducted Tuesday at 2 p.m. in the Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. Paul Brown will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View United Methodist Church Cemetery in Abingdon. Mr. Price, 81, of Bristol Tennessee, died Saturday, April 29, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be Billy Ray Price Jr., Wayne Barker, Jeffery Price, Chris Verbal, Joe Verbal and Sheridan Pope. Oakley-Cook Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. William O. Spiva ABINGDON -- Funeral services for William O. Spiva will be conducted Wednesday at 3 p.m. in Bethel Presbyterian Church by Farris Funeral Service. The Revs. Herbert Bailey and Clifford "Junior" Roark will officiate. Music will be by Haskell and Stella Jones. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Spiva, 87, of 14192 Repass Road, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Pallbearers will be Odis Arnold, Larry Spiva, Roger Jackson, Tommy Gillenwater, James "Marty" Hallway and Kenny Otey. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Farris Funeral Service. Donald Stump ABINGDON -- Donald Stump, 75, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in an Abingdon hospital. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Virginia Funeral Home of Grundy. Blanchie Ida Trivette Funeral services for Blanchie Ida Trivette will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Friendship Freewill Baptist Church. The Revs. Tim Rouse and Gary Rowlette will officiate. Burial will be in Rust Cemetery. Mrs. Trivette, 92, of 320 Rust Road, Bristol, Tenn., died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, a homemaker and the widow of Ernest Trivette. She was a member of Friendship Freewill Baptist Church. Surviving are three daughters, Jewel Woodby, Gladys Haws and Mary Collins; three sons, Warren Trivette, Clifford Trivette and Robert Trivette; 18 grandchildren; 31 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Pallbearers will be Kenny Johnson, Tom Greer, Doug Clark, Steve Trivette, Bill Hinkle and Dewey Osborne. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday in Weaver Funeral Home. Nancy Ellen Wade Funeral services for Nancy Ellen Wade will be conducted Tuesday at 1 p.m. in East End Christian Church by Akard Funeral Home. Frank Smith, minister, will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain View Cemetery. Ms. Wade, 69, of 1132 Texas Ave., Bristol, Va., died Saturday, April 29, 2000, at her home. Pallbearers will be members of the church. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Paul Ray Wohlford JOHNSON CITY -- Graveside services for Paul Ray Wohlford will be conducted Tuesday at 11 a.m. in Mount Ephraim United Methodist Church Cemetery in Crockett, Va. The Rev. Robert Layell will officiate. Mr. Wohlford, 60, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, at his home. He was a son of the late Lewis W. and Flora Kincer Wohlford of Bristol Tennessee and a U.S. Navy veteran. Surviving are three daughters, Tammy Simon, Regina Potter and Robin Baldwin, all of Red Lion, Pa.; two sisters, Mildred Dix of Crockett, Va., and Betty Dishman of Bristol Virginia; three brothers, James E. Wohlford of Bristol Virginia, Gerald Wohlford of Abingdon and Sam Wohlford of Bluff City; two granddaughters; and three grandsons. Among survivors are granddaughters and grandsons of Red Lion, Pa.; and a special friend, Don Whitaker of Johnson City. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Whitaker, Michael Dishman, Charles Dix, Charlie King, Gerry Wohlford and Hal Wohlford. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American heart Association, 830 Sullins St., Suite 3, Bristol, VA 24201. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. May 3, 2000 Windom W. Arnold ABINGDON -- Funeral services for Windom Washington "W.W." Arnold will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Campbell Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Coy Wise and Kenneth Widner will officiate. Entombment will be in the Chapel of Memories Mausoleum, Forest Hills Memory Gardens in Abingdon. Mr. Arnold, 93, of Rich Valley Road, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, at home. Pallbearers will be Tommy McCroskey, Jerry Townsend, Bobby Wilson, Ralph Jackson, Bill Fleenor and James Hall. Honorary pallbearers will be Carl Williams, Jack Gobble, Glenn Peters, Bill South and Herbert Patton. Memorial contributions may be sent to Evalene Arnold, 15137 Rich Valley Road, Abingdon, VA 24210, to help defray funeral expenses. Campbell Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Dennis Bellamy ABINGDON -- A graveside service for William Dennis Bellamy will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Knollkreg Memorial Park by Farris Funeral Service. The Rev. Leonard Bellamy will officiate. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home by 10:40 a.m. Wednesday for a procession to the cemetery. Mr. Bellamy, 77, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, at home. At his request, there will be no visitation at the funeral home. Friends may call any time at the home of Nancy Jones, 363 Nicholas St., Abingdon, Va. Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Hazel H. Boyd CEDAR BLUFF -- Funeral services for Hazel Lee Horne Boyd will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Richlands Tabernacle in Richlands. The Revs. Ralph Horton, Bob Osborne and Mike Roberts will officiate. The body will be taken to the church at 10 a.m. Wednesday. Burial will be in Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill. Mrs. Boyd, 81, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, at home. Pallbearers will be Jimmy Compton, Brian McGraw, Jack Bragunier II, Travis Hackworth, Rodney Boyd, Bobby Sanders Jr., Brad Boyd, Richard Cooke, Frankie Altizer, Eddie Massie, Jerry Smith, Eric Schultz and Roy Williams. Singleton Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Mildred B. Bunting GLADE SPRING -- Funeral services for Mildred Broyles Bunting will be conducted Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Tim Graham will officiate. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Old Glade Presbyterian Cemetery. Friends are asked to meet at the cemetery before the service Thursday. Mrs. Bunting, 85, died Monday, May 1, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Among survivors are nieces Barbara Martin of Roanoke and Karen Sweeney of Laurenburg, N.C.; and a nephew, Danny Broyles of Glade Spring. Pallbearers will be Preston Swiney, Danny Broyles, Jason Hogston, Tony Surber, Scotty Arnold, Fred Duncan and King Terry Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Howard Wright, Frank Darlington, Emory Mitchell, John Hamilton, Roy Rector, Leo Powers, Herbert Vaught, Jimmy Clendenen and James Woodrum. The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Farris Funeral Service. Mecy Counts CLINTWOOD -- Mecy Counts, 84, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in Dickenson County Medical Center. She was a lifelong resident of Dickenson County and the widow of Victor Counts. Surviving are a son, Columbus Counts of Clintwood; five daughters, Shirley C. Bragg of LaGrange, Ind., Janice Robbins of Goshen, Ind., Phyllis Vanover of Pennington Gap, Va., Eulala Vanover of Abingdon and Margie Counts of Clintwood; a brother, Burl Anderson of Paintesville, Ky.; 12 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; and 10 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 1 p.m. in Clintwood Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Franklin Hall will officiate. Burial will be in Flemingtown Cemetery, Route 3, Clintwood. Pallbearers will be relatives and friends. The family will receive friends after 6 p.m. Thursday in Clintwood Funeral Home. Claude Daniel Duncan CASTLEWOOD -- Claude Daniel Duncan, 71, died Monday, May 1, 2000, at home. He was born in Russell County, Va., a son of the late Tivis and Rachel Taylor Duncan. He was of the Baptist faith. Surviving are his wife, Emma Ruth Duncan; three daughters, Ann Salyers of Abingdon, Judy Vaught of Palm Beach, Fla., and Debbie Sifford of St. Paul, Va.; five sons, Tommy Duncan of Dante, Robert Duncan and Randy Duncan, both of Castlewood, Darrell Duncan of Palm Beach and Allen Duncan of Kingsport; two sisters, Hazel Sutherland of Lebanon and Beulah Vance of Bristol Tennessee; two brothers, Guy Duncan of Trammel, Va., and Carroll Duncan of Carbo, Va.; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Riverside Baptist Church in Castlewood. The body will be taken to the church Wednesday afternoon, where the family will receive friends from 6:30 to 9 p.m. Pallbearers will be sons and sons-in-law. Castlewood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Emory R. Gilbert WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -- Emory Ralph 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 was a former Rensselaer resident since 1956, moving from Castlewood. 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 was a truck driver employed 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 a son, Arnold J. Gilbert of Remington, Ind.; two daughters, Louella Fellmy of Valparaiso, Ind., and Mrs. James A. (Dorothy) Lefler of Morresville, Inc.; 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; and six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. in Combs Funeral Service in Lebanon. The Rev. Orbie Porter will officiate. Burial will be in Russell Memorial Cemetery in Lebanon, Va. 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 will receive friends from 3 to 8 p.m. in Jackson Funeral Chapel in Rensselaer and visitation will be from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday 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 are in charge of arrangements. Milton Jere Green A memorial service for former Col. Milton Jere Green, U.S. Marine Corps, will be conducted Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. in B'Nai Shalom Synagouge, 2510 Highway 126 in Bristol. His ashes will be inurned at Arlington National Cemetery. Mr. Green, 87, of 33 Wellington, Bristol, Tenn., died Monday, May 1, 2000, at home. He was born in St. Louis, Mo., a son of the late Jennie Palkes Green and Nathan Goldfarb. He graduated from Tennessee High School in 1929, and from the University of Virginia Law School in 1936. He enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in 1941 as a second lieutenant, joining the 2nd Division. He served as a brigade commander motor transport in the South Pacific during World War II. In Tinian, he was promoted to lieutenant colonel and was awarded the Bronze Star. He was honorably discharged in 1946, and became a life member of the Marine Corps Reserve Officers Association. His medals include the American Defense Service Medal, the American Campaign Medal, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal, the Victory Medal World War II, the Bronze Star Medal and three bronze stars. Mr. Green returned to Bristol in 1950 as general manager of Twin City Auto Parts. He later founded Speed Clip, a wheel-weights business that is now owned and operated by Exide Corp. He later expanded his business interests to England, France and South Africa. Surviving are three daughters, Susan Wittman of Pembroke Pines, Fla., Virginia Green of New York City and Constance Kuhlman of Bristol Tennessee; and three grandchildren, Rebecca Sgan-Cohen of Brooklyn, N.Y., Gabriel Wittman of Miami, Fla., and Ephraim Wittman of Pembroke Pines, Fla. Mr. Green's mother and stepfather, Thomas Julian Green, lived in Bristol for 81 years. His father died when Milton was a baby. Mr. Green fought in the Battle of Tarawa, the first American offensive against the Japenese-controlled Pacific Islands in November of 1942. It was the first amphibious landing against a heavily fortified objective and one of the bloodiest in Marine history - there were about 1,000 casualties a day in three days of fighting. He was sent back to the United States and two months later was called back to frontline duty to serve on Gen. Douglas MacArthur's staff in the Phillipines. His job under MacArthur was to plan the transport//logistics for the invasion of Japan. This was obviated by then-President Harry Truman's decision to drop the A-bomb. Mr. Green later said that Truman's courageous decision saved thousands of Allied lives. He was an active supporter of local and international charities, for which he was recognized here and abroad. Dearest Daddy and Grandpa, you will always be loved, missed and remembered. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the United Jewish Appeal. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Louvenia Hall CASTLEWOOD -- Funeral services for Louvenia Hall will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Castlewood Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. James Mann will officiate. Burial will be in Temple Hill Memorial Park in Castlewood. Mrs. Hall, 76, died Monday, May 1, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Pallbearers will be nephews. Castlewood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Beulah S. Kelly MEADOWVIEW -- Beulah S. Kelly, 84, died Monday, May 1, 2000, in Grace Health Care Inc., in Abingdon. She was the widow of Albert Kelly. Surviving are a daughter, Doris K. Penetcost of Bristol Tennessee; two sisters, Edith Powers of Roanoke and Kate Smith of Bluefield, Va.; a granddaughter, Vicki Viers of Bristol Tennessee; a grandson, Gene Cruey of Clinchburg, Va.; four great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 1 p.m. in Mahanaim Church. The Rev. John Ryan will officiate. Burial will be in Mahanaim Church Cemetery. Mrs. Kelly was also preceded in death by a daughter, Carolyn Cruey. Pallbearers will be nephews and friends. The family will receive friends from noon to 1 p.m. before the funeral service Thursday in the church. D.R. Henderson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Zachary K. Kinder JEWELL RIDGE, Va. -- Funeral services for Zachary Kane Kinder will be conducted Wednesday at 2 p.m. in Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands. The Revs. Bruce Mitchell and Mike Taylor will officiate. Burial will be in Kinder Family Cemetery on Smith Ridge near Jewell Ridge. Mr. Kinder, 17, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in Russell County. Pallbearers will be Anthony Helton, Mark Bandy, Mat Green, Michael Barnett, Jeffrey Kinder and Jeremy Looney. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home is in charge of arraangements. Calvin C. Leonard Graveside services for Calvin C. Leoanrd will be Wednesday at 1 p.m. in Mountain View Cemetery with military honors by VFW Patton-Crosswhite Post 6975. Mr. Leonard of 1120 Virginia Ave., Bristol, Tenn., died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be John Denton, Phil Slate, Jim Potter, Ronnie Hall, Brian Herron and Joe Denton. Honorary pallbearers will be Ralph Leonard, Tommy Malone, Ernest Leonard, T.R. Johnson, the Rev. Alvin Green, the Rev. Bob Smith, the Rev. Dennis Burnette, employees of Overnite Transportation, all friends at Wellmont Wellness Center and nephews. Mr. Leonard was loved by all that knew him. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Clayton C. McGlothlin HONAKER -- Clayton Charles McGlothlin, 92, of the Big A Mountain section, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in Russell County Medical Center in Lebanon. He was born in Buchanan County, Va., a son of the late William and Minnie Wilson McGlothlin. A farmer, Mr. McGlothlin lived in Russell County most of his life. Surviving are his wife, Edith Mae McGlothlin; two daughters, Linda Gay Couch of Lebanon and Brenda Fay Lambert of Honaker; two sons, Harry C. McGlothlin and Jimmy C. McGlothlin, both of Honaker; a brother, Clarence McGlothlin of Honaker, 10 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in Honaker Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Clyde Lambert will officiate. Burial will be in McGlothlin Family Cemetery on Big A Mountain near the home. Mr. McGlothlin was also preceded in death by four sisters, Jean Lois McGlothlin, Effie Dye, Beatrice Barnhart and Audrey Price; a brother, Claude McGlothlin; and a granddaughter, Deborah Ann Ball. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearer will be Lee Yates. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Wednesday in Honaker Funeral Home. Elsie M. O'Dell Funeral services for Elsie Margaret O'Dell will be conducted Thursday at 7 p.m. in Blountville Presbyterian Church by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. John Everett will officiate. Graveside services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Shipley Cemetery. Miss O'Dell, 85, of the Emmett Community of Sullivan County, died Monday, May 1, 2000, at home. She was born in Blountville, a daughter of the late John Edward O'Dell and Ella Morton O'Dell. She was a retired teacher in Sullivan County at Blountville Elementary and Emmett Elementary with 44 years of service. She was a member of Blountville Presbyterian Church, the Sullivan County Retired Teachers Association and the Sullivan County Democratic Womens Club. Surviving are three nephews, John O'Dell and Tom O'Dell, both of Nashville, and Robert "Bob" O'Dell of Bristol Tennessee; five nieces, Sarah Dyer of Nashville, Sue O'Dell of Blountville, Sarah Evans and Mary Arnold, both of Rogersville, Tenn., and Margaret "Peggy" O'Dell of Bristol Tennessee; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Miss O'Dell was also preceded in death by five brothers, John Ed O'Dell, Dehart O'Dell, George O'Dell, Robert O'Dell and Joseph O'Dell. Among survivors is a very special friend, Doris Smith of Bristol Tennessee. The family will receive friends Thursday after the church service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Blountville Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 424, Blountville, TN, or to J.C. Akard Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 729, Blountville, TN. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Dorothy Lee Osborne Dorothy Lee Osborne, 74, of 567 Ventura Drive, Bristol, Va., died Monday, May 1, 2000, in NHC Healthcare of Bristol. She was a daughter of the late Tivis and Ila Wright Sr. She was a former employee and assistant manager with Sperry and Hutchinson, and she was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church, where she participated in Mary Cannady Circle. Surviving are her husband, Ernest E. Osborne; a son, Edward Lee Osborne of Statesville, N.C., a daughter, Brenda Kay Estep of Bluff City; a sister, Zella Overbay of Bristol Tennessee; two brothers, the Rev. James Wright of Chilhowie and Tivis M. Wright Jr. of Abingdon; two granddaughters; and a niece. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Orlando Salizar and Jeff Wright will officiate. Graveside services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery. Among survivors are granddaughters Christine Osborne of Statesville, N.C., and Angelia Sams of Asheville, N.C.; and special niece Betty Nave of Bristol Tennessee. Pallbearers will be Larry Estep, Troy Mumpower, Ed Nave, Calvin Harrison, Ray Osborne and Fred Hutton. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m., before the service Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be sent to Trinity United Methodist Church, 320 Carter St., Bristol, VA 24201. Donald Stump ABINGDON -- Funeral services for the Rev. Donald Stump will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in Big Rock Freewill Baptist Church by Virginia Funeral Home in Grundy. The Revs. Britt Jackson and T.R. Stump will officiate. Burial will be in Mountain Valley Memorial Park in Big Rock, Va., with military graveside rites by John Ratliff Post 164 of the American Legion. Mr. Stump, 75, formerly of Buchanan County, died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in an Abingdon hospital. He was born in Russell County, Va., a son of the late Charley and Lula Stump. He was a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II. He was a retired coal miner, a member of UMWA Local 1568 and the widower of Rushie Potter Stump. Surviving are four daughters, Debbie Stump of Abingdon, Shirley Lamie of Seven Mile Ford, Va., Lorine Cook of Dandridge, Tenn., and Sherry Hurley of Kemper, Ky.; a stepdaughter, Betty Dales of Hanover, Ohio; a stepson, Woodrow Lockhart of Newark, Ohio; a brother, Robert Stump of Verona, Va.; three granddaughters; two grandsons; and two great-grandchildren. Mr. Stump was also preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia Ann Stump; a sister, Isabell S. Childress; and a brother, Edward Stump. Among survivors are granddaughters Renee Parsons and Denise Lockart, both of Abingdon and Stella Rouse of Damascus; grandsons Billy Parsons of White Pine, Tenn., and Justin Stump of Abingdon; and great-grandchildren Patrick and Kyla. Pallbearers will be Bobby Reece, Brad McCoy, Edward Leonard, Tom Lockhart, James Stump and Milton Justus. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Vinod Modi, Dr. Kalis Modi, Hassell Stiltner, Ralph Yates, Estel Skeens and Jackie Stump. The family will receive friends Tuesday at Macedonia Church of Christ in Abingdon, where a service will be held at 7:30 p.m. The Rev. Mike McCoy will officiate. The body will be taken Wednesday to Big Rock Freewill Baptist Church, where friends may call and a service will be held at 7 p.m. Virginia Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. James Frank Thomas James Frank Thomas, 85, of Bristol Virginia, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol. He was a son of the late Grover C. and Margaret Browning Thomas. He was a retired employee of Kerns Bakery. He was a member of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church and the widower of Stella Thomas. Surviving are two nieces, Linda Lee Thomas of Lynchburg, Va., and Jackie Thomas of Norfolk, Va. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday at 8 p.m. in Akard Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. E.W. Ely and Charlie Monk will officiate. Graveside services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. Mr. Thomas was also preceded in death by a sister, Louise Browning Brown. Among survivors are sister-in-law Mrs. Albert Thomas of Lynchburg; and special friends Bill and Bobbie McCoy and George and Martha Bowman. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m. before the service Wednesday in Akard Funeral Home. Blanche Ida Trivette Funeral services for Blanche Ida Gross Trivette will be conducted Wednesday at 11 a.m. in Friendship Freewill Baptist Church. The Revs. Tim Rouse and Gary Rowlette will officiate. Burial will be in Rust Cemetery. Mrs. Trivette, 92, of 320 Rust Road, Bristol, Tenn., died Sunday, April 30, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. Pallbearers will be Kenny Johnson, Tom Greer, Doug Clark, Steve Trivette, Bill Hinkle and Dewey Osborne. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. William G. Tuggle LEBANON -- William Grant "Bill" Tuggle, 71, died Monday, May 1, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. A son of the late Dewey and Enice Woods Tuggle, he was a lifelong resident of Russell County. He was a disabled employee of Pike Electric Co. Surviving are his wife, Ida Lee Tuggle; five daughters, Nancy Crabtree, Janet Fields and Mary Musick, all of Lebanon, Mae Lowe of Honaker and Tammy Honaker of Rosedale, Va.; three sons, Johnny Tuggle, James Tuggle and Bobby Tuggle, all of Lebanon; six sisters, Eula Harr of Bristol Tennessee, Mary Johnson and Rosie Slate, both of Lebanon, Ollie Helton of Tazewell, Ireane Hawkins of Nickelsville, Va., and Kathern Helton of Richlands; five brothers, Ray Tuggle, Jim Tuggle and Mack Tuggle, all of Lebanon, Tommy Tuggle of Saltville and Charles "Doddie" Tuggle of Richlands; 11 grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 3 p.m. in Combs Funeral Service Chapel in Lebanon. The Rev. Austin Fields will officiate. Burial will be in Ketron Memorial Gardens in Lebanon. Pallbearers will be friends and family. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday in Combs Funeral Service. David Turner CASTLEWOOD -- David Turner, 58, died Monday, May 1, 2000, at home. He was born in Wise County, Va., a son of the late John and Rendy Turner. Surviving are his wife, Linda Sue Turner; a daughter, Michelle Mullins of Nora, Va.; a son, Frankie Turner of Castlewood; a sister, Joyce Hostettler of Edgerton, Ohio; five grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Phillips Chapel in West Dante, Va. The Rev. Darrell Milgrim will officiate. Burial will be in West Dante Community Cemetery, Route 1, Nora, Va. Mr. Turner was also preceded in death by two sons, Steve Wayne Turner and Timothy Turner; and several brothers and sisters. Pallbearers will be Jonathan Carico, Danny Mullins, Dexter Hill, Randy Shumaker, Jim Hermiller, Jackie Turner, Greg Carico, Chuck Hostettler, Ray Mendez and Larry Hill. Honorary pallbearers will be Denny Rose, Michael Slemp, Gary Turner, Junior Turner and Gerald Turner. The body will be taken to the church Wednesday, where the family will receive friends Wednesday and Thursday. Castlewood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. May 4, 2000 Sylvia B. Barber ABINGDON -- Sylvia B. Barber, 84, died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born in Premier, W.Va., and had lived most of her life in Welch, W.Va. She had lived in Abingdon for the past 20 years. She was employed with Welch Hospital as a nurse for several years and was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church of Welch. She was the widow of Kyle B. Barber. Surviving are a son, Lloyd Travis Barbour of Elmore, Ala.; three daughters, Mrs. Basil (Janice) Gross of Karnack, Texas, Mrs. Wilson (Wanda) Cantrell of Raysal, W.Va., and Lois Jean Hornbarger of Mechanicsville, Va.; a brother, Edward B. Branch of Phoenix City, Ala.; two sisters, Goldie G. Saunders of Oklahoma City and Ollie Cook of Bristol Tennessee; 15 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. Mrs. Barber was preceded in death by Rodana Boyd and Zane Cecil Grey, children she had raised. Among survivors is daughter-in-law Betty Barbour of Elmore. She raised a granddaughter, Rebecca Sarubbi, and also Margie Schoo. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Farris Funeral Service. Wanda Gay Barton CLINCHCO, Va. -- Wanda Gay Barton, 48, of Route 1, died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital in Abingdon. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Haysi Funeral Home. Anita Hamm Bear GROSECLOSE, Va. -- Anita Hamm Bear, 26, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in Smyth County Community Hospital. She was a daughter of James and Linda Hamm of Marion. Surviving, besides her parents, are her husband, Daren Scott Bear; a sister, Melanie Miller of Honaker; grandparents, Blanche Howerton of Atkins, Va., Noah V. Cale of Marion and Marie Cale of Marion; great-grandmother, Carrie Wassum of Atkins; and a niece. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Seaver-Brown Chapel. The Rev. Jimmy Shupe will officiate. Burial will be in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat, Va. Among survivors are brothers-in-law, Jeff Miller of Honaker and William J. Bear of Groseclose; niece Shiana Miller of Honaker; father-in-law, Charles E. Bear Jr. of Groseclose; and mother-in-law, Kathy Lyons, and husband, Spence, of Nashville. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Seaver-Brown Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905, or the American Heart Association, c//o Debbie Rogers 576 Fowler St., Marion, VA 24354. Joan T. Beverly WISE -- Joan Trinkle Beverly, 67, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center in Kingsport. She was a daughter of the late Joe and Ida Moore Trinkle, and a member of Norton Pentecostal Church. She was a former licensed practical nurse at St. Mary's Hospital, Wise ARH and Wise Heritage Hall and was co-owner of Jimmie Royce Beverly Trucking. She was the widow of Jimmie Royce Beverly. Surviving are two sons, Gregory Royce Beverly and Shannon Wireman, both of Wise; four daughters, Deborah Holmes of Richmond and Shannon Arwood, Heather Collins and Sally Parks, all of Wise; and three grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Norton Pentecostal Church. The Revs. Roger Sloce and Randall Hensley will officiate. The body will be taken to the church one hour before services. Burial will be in Laurel Grove Cemetery in Norton. Among survivors are grandchildren Joshua Beverly, Caitlyn Beverly and Presley Arwood; and two caregivers Lois Sturgill and Jane Tesch. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Sturgill Funeral Home in Wise. Mildred B. Bunting GLADE SPRING -- Graveside services for Mildred Broyles Bunting will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Old Glade Presbyterian Cemetery. Friends are asked to meet at the cemetery before the service Thursday. Mrs. Bunting, 85, died Monday, May 1, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Pallbearers will be Preston Swiney, Danny Broyles, Jason Hogston, Tony Surber, Scotty Arnold, Fred Duncan and King Terry Jr. Honorary pallbearers will be Howard Wright, Frank Darlington, Emory Mitchell, John Hamilton, Roy Rector, Leo Powers, Herbert Vaught, Jimmy Clendenen and James Woodrum. Farris Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Mecy Counts CLINTWOOD -- Funeral services for Mecy Counts will be conducted Friday at 1 p.m. in Clintwood Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Franklin Hall will officiate. Burial will be in Flemingtown Cemetery, Route 3, Clintwood. Mrs. Counts, 84, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in Dickenson County Medical Center. Pallbearers will be relatives and friends. The family will receive friends after 6 p.m. Thursday in Clintwood Funeral Home. Robert Earl Fox EAST STONE GAP - Robert Earl "Robbie" Fox, 30, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of East Stone Gap, a son of Betty and Jack Fox of East Stone Gap and a 1987 graduate of Powell Valley High School. He was a lab technician with Coastal Coal Co. in Coeburn and attended Durham's Chapel Church in Crackers Neck. Surviving, besides his parents, are his wife, Stacey Robbins Fox; a brother, Fred Fox of East Stone Gap; a sister, Leslie fox of Wytheville; maternal grandparents, Joe and Jewell Boggs of Wise; and a nephew. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in Holding Funeral Home Chapel in Big Stone Gap. The Revs. Walter Begley and Randy Sturgill will officiate. Burial will be in American Legion Cemetery. Among survivors are sister-in-law Jennifer Fox of East Stone Gap; nephew Jacob Fox of East Stone Gap; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Pallbearers will be Brian Blanton, Todd Giles, Phil Lee, Chris Gilley, Shane Jessee, Donald Wagner, Steve Gardner and Donnie Sorah. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Holding Funeral Home. Ruby W. Harrington Ruby Wisdom Harrington, 95, of Bristol Tennessee, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. A lifelong resident of Bristol, she was a daughter of the late Shedrick Watkins Wisdom and Mary Gillespie Wisdom and the widow of E.A. Harrington. She was a member of Lee Street Baptist Church, where she was president of the Pastor's Aid Club and past president of the Nannie Burroughs Circle. Surviving are a sister, Eleanor Wisdom Garnette of Petersburg, Va.; a brother, Robert Widsom of Riviera Beach, Fla.; seven nieces; five nephews; and several grand-nieces and grand-nephews. A special memorial service will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. in Lee Street Baptist Church. Dr. W.A. Johnson, and the Revs. Raymond Dickerson and James McDaniel will officiate. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Lee Street Baptist Church. Blevins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Clayton C. McGlothlin HONAKER -- Funeral services for Clayton Charles McGlothlin will be conducted Thursday at 2 p.m. in Honaker Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Clyde Lambert will officiate. Burial will be in McGlothlin Family Cemetery on Big A Mountain near the home. Mr. McGlothlin, 92, of the Big A Mountain section, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in Russell County Medical Center in Lebanon. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Honorary pallbearer will be Lee Yates. Honaker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Gerald R. Mullins POUND -- Gerald Ross Mullins, 37, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in Pound. He was a son of Kermit Mullins of Pound and the late Lucille Short Mullins. He was a former employee of the Town of Pound. Surviving, besides his father, are a daughter, Meagan Mullins of Pound; two sons, Brandon Rose of Pound and Quentin Mullins of Coeburn; three sisters, Donna Mullins, Wilma Kilgore and Rhonda M. Stanley, all of Pound; four brothers, Delbert Mullins, Ronnie Neal Mullins and Michael Mullins, all of Pound, and Randy (Boone) Mullins of Pikeville, Ky. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 1 p.m. in Sadie Baker Memorial Chapel of Baker Funeral Home. The Rev. Randy Carter will officiate. Burial will be in Riley Mullins Cemetery in Pound. Mr. Mullins was also preceded in death by a sister, Greta M. Harris. Among survivors is his former wife, Rebecca Mullins. Pallbearers will be family and friends. The family will receive friends from 5 to 9 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home, where a song service will be held at 7 p.m. Baker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Bill E. Napier PINEY FLATS -- Bill E. Napier, 64, of 1983 Allison Road, died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, in Johnson City Medical Center. He was born in Wise County, a son of the late Ted and Ethel Pauline Napier. He had lived in Michigan off and on for about 40 years. For the past six years he had lived in Piney Flats, where he was a member of Rock Springs Missionary Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife, Karla Marie Napier; two daughters, Jennifer Colleen Edwards and Katie Joy Edwards, both of Kalamazoo, Mich.; five sisters, Betty Gwisdalla of Hazel Park, Mich., Peggy VandenBosh of Dryden, Mich., Millie Stamat of Clawson, Mich., Lois Ann Owens of Warren, Mich., and Mary Thompson of San Antonio, Texas; three brothers, Bob Napier of Warren, John Napier of Hazel Park and Teddy Ray Napier of Marquette, Mich.; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in the Chapel of Snyder's Funeral Home. The Revs. Claude Pennington of Rock Springs Baptist Church, Richard Fenner of Kalamazoo and Richard Meade, Outreach Minister of River of Life Free Will Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will be in Sanders Cemetery in Piney Flats. Mr. Napier was also preceded in death by a brother, Eugene Napier; and two sisters, Edna Ruth Bowman and Margaret Louise Jenkins. He was an accomplished guitarist, songwriter and entertainer for many years, specializing in playing the mandolin. He played with Carter and Ralph Stanley, The Stanley Brothers, from 1957-60. He partnered with Charlie Moore and The Dixie Brothers from 1960-65. He was a special guest at the Grand Ole Opry several times in the 60s. He received and accepted a special invitation to play at Constitution Hall for then President Lyndon B. Johnson in the mid- 60s. He also participated in song and testimony in the music ministry for the past 11 years with his wife. Pallbearers will be friends, Wayne Mullins, Dennis Cochran, Jimmy Deel, Danny Boyd, Ricky Milhorn and Lawrence Winstead. Honorary pallbearers will be friends, Roger Rholetter, Arnold Shipley, Raymond Jones and Tim White. The family will receive friends from 5:30 to 9 p.m. Friday in the funeral home chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions to help with funeral expenses, may be sent to Karla Napier, c//o Snyder's Funeral Home, 5913 Kingsport Highway, Gray, TN 37615. Snyder's Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Elsie M. O'Dell Funeral services for Elsie Margaret O'Dell will be conducted Thursday at 7 p.m. in Blountville Presbyterian Church by Weaver Funeral Home. The Rev. John Everett will officiate. Graveside services will be Friday at 11 a.m. in Shipley Cemetery. Miss O'Dell, 85, of the Emmett Community of Sullivan County, died Monday, May 1, 2000, at home. She was born in Blountville, a daughter of the late John Edward O'Dell and Ella Morton O'Dell. She was a retired teacher in Sullivan County at Blountville Elementary and Emmett Elementary with 44 years of service. She was a member of Blountville Presbyterian Church, the Sullivan County Retired Teachers Association and the Sullivan County Democratic Womens Club. Surviving are three nephews, John O'Dell and Tom O'Dell, both of Nashville, and Robert "Bob" O'Dell of Bristol Tennessee; five nieces, Sarah Dyer of Nashville, Sue O'Dell of Blountville, Sarah Evans and Mary Arnold, both of Rogersville, Tenn., and Margaret "Peggy" O'Dell of Bristol Tennessee; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Miss O'Dell was also preceded in death by five brothers, John Ed O'Dell, Dehart O'Dell, George O'Dell, Robert O'Dell and Joseph O'Dell. Among survivors is a very special friend, Doris Smith of Bristol Tennessee. The family will receive friends Thursday after the church service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Blountville Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 424, Blountville, TN, or to J.C. Akard Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 729, Blountville, TN. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Dorothy Lee Osborne Graveside services for Dorothy Lee Osborne will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. in Mountain View Cemetery. Mrs. Osborne, 74, of 567 Ventura Drive, Bristol, Va., died Monday, May 1, 2000, in NHC Healthcare of Bristol. Pallbearers will be Larry Estep, Troy Mumpower, Ed Nave, Calvin Harrison, Ray Osborne and Fred Hutton. Memorial contributions may be sent to Trinity United Methodist Church, 320 Carter St., Bristol, VA 24201. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. James M. Owens HARMAN, Va. -- James M. "Jim" Owens died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, at home. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Haysi Funeral Home. Junior Robinette NORTON -- Thomas E. "Junior" Robinette Jr., 66, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in St. Mary's Hospital. He was a retired employee of Westmoreland Coal Co. and a member of UMWA. Surviving are his wife, Faye Robinette; four daughters, Karen Baldridge and Sharon Stratton, both of Wise, Vickie Sturgill of Stickleyville, Va., and Deidre Brummitt of Norton; eight sisters, Thelma Robinette, Margaret Smith, Joanette Craiger, Loretta Gardner, Nancy Vaughn and Renda Salyers, all of Norton, and Juanita Hash and Janice Pannell, both of Wise; six grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in Hagy Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Gary Sturgill and Tim McAfee will officiate. Burial will be in Powell Valley Memorial Gardens. Among survivors are sons-in-law Jack Baldridge and Joe Stratton, both of Wise, Philip Hubbard of Stickleyville; and Teddy Brummitt of Norton; grandchildren Marvin Graham, Brandon Graham, Justin Hubbard, Lindsey Sturgill, Kaitlyn Stratton and Mike Baldridge; and many special friends. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Hagy Funeral Home. Sarah P. Sheffey WYTHEVILLE -- Sarah Price Sheffey, 89, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in Edgemont Nursing home. She was the widow of Harry E. Sheffey. Surviving are a daughter, Linda Longwood of Longwood, Fla.; a son, Gene Sheffey of Wytheville; six grandchildren, Wayne, Dennis, Mark and Danny Sheffey, Kim Davidson and Bill Long IV; and six great-grandchildren, Dawn, Matthew, Philip and Chad Sheffey and Jordan, Ashlyn and Sarah Davidson. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Gillman Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Davis Cemetery. Mrs. Sheffey was also preceded in death by a daughter, Joyce Sheffey; and two sons, Jimmy and Dan Sheffey. Among survivors are son-in-law Bill Longwood of Longwood; daughter-in-law Wanda Sheffey of Wytheville; and special friends Layuna and Holly Shinault. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Thursday in Gillman Funeral Chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Huddle Memorial Church. James Frank Thomas Graveside services for James Frank Thomas will be Thursday at 11 a.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. James Frank Thomas, 85, of Bristol Virginia, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Akard Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. William G. Tuggle LEBANON -- Funeral services for William Grant "Bill" Tuggle will be conducted Thursday at 3 p.m. in Combs Funeral Service Chapel in Lebanon. The Rev. Austin Fields will officiate. Burial will be in Ketron Memorial Gardens in Lebanon. Mr. Tuggle, 71, died Monday, May 1, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Pallbearers will be friends and family. Combs Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements. Charles C. Witcher Charles C. Witcher, 94, of 415 Booher Drive, Bristol, Tenn., died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Weaver Funeral Home. May 5, 2000 Sylvia B. Barber ABINGDON -- Funeral services for Sylvia B. Barber will be conducted Saturday, at 11 a.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel. Burial will be in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, W.Va. Mrs. Barber, 84, died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Mrs. Barber was preceded in death by Rodana Boyd and Zane Grey Cecil, children she had raised. Pallbearers will be Charlie Barbour, Joseph Branch, Carl Willis Harman Jr., Douglas Harman, Mike Harman, Scott Hornbarger, Dallas Barber and Vernon Barber. Honorary pallbearers will be Mark Sarubbi and Johnny Pace. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Farris Funeral Service. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Heart Fund, 126 W. Valley St., Abingdon, VA 24210. Pearl Massie Barton LEBANON -- Pearl Massie Barton, 88, died Thursday, May 4, 2000, in Lebanon. She was born in Buchanan County, Va., a daughter of the late Russell and Maudie Street Massie. She had resided in Lebanon for the past 15 years. She was a member of Crabtree Chapel Missionary Baptist Church and the widow of George F. Barton. Surviving are eight daughters, Alma Crabtree of Bee, Va., Virgie Rasnake and Wilma Puckett, both of Lebanon, Katherine Rasnake and Jewel Ramey, both of Abingdon, Retha Combs of Honaker, Louise Rasnake of Hazel Park, Mich., and Arlene Compton of Bluefield, Va.; four sons, Thurman Barton of Cleveland, Va., McKinley Barton of Bee and Ernie Barton and Roger Barton, both of Lebanon; three sisters, Cynthia Rasnake of Cleveland, Va., Mae Bottom of Danville, Ky., and Bertha Helton of Crab Orchard, Ky.; 44 grandchildren; 86 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in Honaker Funeral Home Chapel. The Revs. Darrell Fletcher, Grady McGlothlin and Roy Lee Wilson will officiate. Burial will be in Russell Memorial Cemetery in Lebanon. Mrs. Barton was also preceded in death by an infant son; two grandsons; a granddaughter; a great-grandson; five brothers; and two sisters. Pallbearers will be grandsons. Friends may call after 6 p.m.Friday in Honaker Funeral Home. Wanda Gay Barton CLINCHCO, Va. -- Funeral services for Wanda Gay Barton will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in Sandlick Primitive Baptist Church. Elders Joel Turner, Price Viers, Jim Duty and Franklin Viers will officiate. Keen Mountain Correction Center Honor Guard will be in attendance. Burial will be in Turner Cemetery, Route 1, Clinchco. Mrs. Barton, 48, died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. She was born in Dickenson County, a daughter of the late David G. and Wanda Stocker Slone. She graduated from Southwest Virginia Community College with an associate degree. She worked at Keen Mountain Correctional Center as receptionist and secretary. Surviving are her husband, Gerald Barton; two sons, Ben Barton and Matthew "Bo" Barton, both of Clinchco; three sisters, Nancy Crouse and Jerrie Moots, both of Ohio, and Jeanie Castadinna of Texas; and a brother, David Slone of Indiana. Mrs. Barton was also preceded in death by two children, Sandy and Brandy Barton. Pallbearers will be Jack Lee, Don Payne, Randy Farmer, Mike Spradling, Scott Vass and Nolan Stevens. Haysi Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Peter Joseph Capelli Jr. LEBANON -- Peter Joseph Capelli Jr., 75, died Thursday, May 4, 2000, in Russell County Medical Center. He was born in Newcomb, Tenn., a son of Mary Capelli of Springfield, Ohio. He had lived in Lebanon for the past 38 years. He was a retired manager for the Pittston Coal Group and a veteran of World War II. Surviving, besides his mother, are his wife, June Capelli; two sons, Steve Capelli of Charleston, W.Va., and Robby Capelli of Lebanon; a sister, Evelyn Bickers of Lexington, Ky.; two brothers, John L. Capelli of Louisville, Ky., and Don Capelli of Springfield; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 4 p.m. in Combs Funeral Service Chapel. The Rev. Robert Beauchamp will officiate. Burial will be in Ketron Memorial Gardens in Lebanon. Among survivors are grandchildren Greg, Amy, Joey and Stephanie Capelli. Pallbearers will be Greg Capelli, Joey Capelli, Emery Wright, Don Adams, Don Ellis and Earl Workman. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m. Saturday in Combs Funeral Service. Edith Mae Casey ABINGDON -- Edith Mae Casey died Thursday, May 4, 2000, in Johnston Memorial Hospital. Surviving are a daughter, Gail Blevins of Abingdon; a brother, Franklin Walker of Meadowview, Va.; a half-brother, Luther Kanipe Sr. of Grant Township, Mich.; a grandson, Marty Blevins of Easley, S.C.; and three great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in Farris Funeral Chapel. The Revs. Harry P. Tindell, Con Henley and Darrell Henley will officiate. Burial will be in Forest Hills Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Farris Funeral Service. Memorial contributions may be sent to the American Cancer Society or Washington County life Saving Crew. Henry Lacy Coe POUNDING MILL, Va. -- Henry Lacy Coe, 80, died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, in a Tazewell hospital. He was born in Tazewell County, Va., a son of the late Bishop and Allie Lee Coe, both Tazewell County natives. He was a lifelong resident of the Richlands area. He was the former owner and operator of the Claypool Hill Skating Rink, a retired miner and a member of the United Mine Workers of America Local Union 1760 of Seaboard, Va. Surviving are his wife, Dorothy Puckett Coe; several nieces and nephews; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 4 p.m. in Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands. The Rev. Carl Robinson will officiate. Entombment will be in Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum at Claypool Hill, Va. Mr. Coe was also preceded in death by a brother, Samuel Melvin Coe. Pallbearers will be Tommy Addison, Jerry Addison, Larry Addison, Craig Compton, Bradley Sparkman and Ray Atwood. Honorary pallbearers will be Jason Shortt, Paul McGraw, Harold Cordill and Floyd Lester. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday in Hurst-Scott Funeral Home. Mecy Counts CLINTWOOD -- Funeral services for Mecy Counts will be conducted Friday at 1 p.m. in Clintwood Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Franklin Hall will officiate. Burial will be in Flemingtown Cemetery, Route 3, Clintwood. Mrs. Counts, 84, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in Dickenson County Medical Center. Pallbearers will be relatives and friends. Clintwood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Edythe Pratt Derey Edythe Pratt Derey, 86, of Bristol Nursing Home died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, in Bristol Nursing Home. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area, a daughter of the late Walter and Sallie Pratt. She was the former owner of Nansue. She was also employed at King's Beauty Shop, H.P. King Co. and Ruby's Beauty Shop. She was a member of Windsor Avenue Presbyterian Church, where she was a member of the Women's Group. She was a member of DAR and the widow of Vernon F. Derey. Surviving are a son, Clifford Walter "Bud" Derey of Roanoke; two daughters, Sally D. Cross of Waynesboro, Va., and Jill D. Brinser of Bristol Tennessee; a brother, Walter "Jack" Pratt of Bristol Tennessee; and seven grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 8 p.m. in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Rick Light will officiate. Graveside services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in Glenwood Cemetery. Mrs. Derey was also preceded in death by two brothers, Mahlon Pratt and Winford Pratt. Among survivors are sisters-in-law, Frances Pratt and Virginia Pratt, both of Bristol Tennessee; and grandchildren, Nell Cross, Spencer Cross, Celeste D. Brogdon, Walter Derey, Will Brinser, Sarah Brinser and Emily Brinser. She has gone to be with the Lord. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Friday, prior to the service in Weaver Funeral Home. Amanda R. Fields ABINGDON - Amanda Faith Reynolds Fields, 28, of 225 A St., died Thursday, May 4, 2000, at home. She was a daughter of Ernest "Toby" Reynolds of the home. Surviving, besides her father, are her husband, Charlie "Chuck" Fields; a son, John Harold Saltz of Abingdon; three daughters, Melinda Sue Reynolds and Ashley Dawn and Emily Lucinda Fields, all of the home; three brothers, Teddy James Reynolds of San Diego, Bobby Gene Reynolds of Indianapolis and Harry Lee Reynolds of Abingdon; six sisters, Margie Paulette Burris of Madison, Wis., Ernestine Cooper of Abingdon, Polly Sue Reynolds of Newport News, Va., Shirley Clay Jones of Evansville, Ind., Vickie Lynn Reynolds of Booneville, Ind., and Terrie Ann Evan of Bristol Virginia. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Farris Funeral Service. Ruby W. Harrington A special memorial service for Ruby Wisdom Harrington will be conducted Saturday at 1 p.m. in Lee Street Baptist Church. Dr. W.A. Johnson and the Revs. Raymond Dickerson and James McDaniel will officiate. Burial will be private. Mrs. Harrington, 95, of Bristol Tennessee, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in Wellmont Hospice House. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Lee Street Baptist Church. Blevins Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Mary P. Leonard LEBANON -- Mary Ethel Price Leonard, 93, died Wednesday, May 3, 2000. She was a lifelong resident of Russell County and the widow of her husband of 51 years, Joe Leonard. She was a member of Elk Garden United Methodist Church for 70 years and a former member of Bascom United Methodist Church. She was a member of the United Methodist Women, Extension Homemakers Club, Elk Garden PTA, 4-H Volunteer Leaders, a Russell County Fair volunteer and a Sunday School teacher. She was a graduate of Lebanon High School and attended Radford College. She was a retired school teacher, teaching at Elk Garden, The Corner, Lebanon, Honaker, Richlands and Bascom Schools. Surviving are two sons, Bob Leonard of Fincastle, Va., and David Leonard of Lebanon; a sister, Jessie P. Martin of Lebanon; three grandsons, Robbie Leonard, Joe Leonard and David Leonard II, all of Lebanon; a granddaughter, Sarah B. Leonard of Lebanon; five great-grandchildren, Ransom Leonard, Taylor Leonard, Julie Ellen Leonard, Jacob Leonard and Michael Leonard; and 15 nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in Elk Garden United Methodist Church by Lebanon Funeral Home. The Rev. Paul Hite will officiate. Burial will be in Russell Memorial Cemetery. Mrs. Leonard was also preceded in death by two brothers, Curtis and Bert Price; and a sister, Hazel P. Martin. Among survivors are daughters-in-law Nancy Leonard of Fincastle and Mary Leonard of Lebanon; granddaughters-in-law Beth Leonard, Virginia Lynn Leonard, both of Lebanon; sister-in-law Eva Leonard; and a special friend, Ida Rose Conley. Pallbearers will be Lynda Stuart, Peggy Taylor, Jane Thornhill, Ida Rose Conley, Judy Bass, Nina McCracken, Sue Haydock, Norman Bass, H.C. Pratt, John Henry Smith, Tom Bundy, W. Paul Campbell, Joey Campbell, Bert Campbell, Jack Combs and George Burke. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Lebanon Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Elk Garden United Methodist Church Building Fund. Cecil G. Lethcoe Sr. ABINGDON -- Cecil G. Lethcoe Sr., 64, died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, at home. He was born in Washington County, Va. He had lived in several other areas before returning to Abingdon. Surviving are three sons, Cecil G. "Danny" Lethcoe Jr. of Dade City, Fla., Allen Lethcoe of Abingdon and Dwane Lethcoe of Bean Station, Tenn.; a daughter, Lynne DeBusk of Abingdon; a stepdaughter, Kathy Whitley of Texas; two brothers, Johnny Moore and Bud Moore, both of Abingdon; a sister, Janice; four grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Graveside services will be conducted Saturday at 4 p.m. in Forest Hills Memory Gardens by Farris Funeral Service. The Rev. Kenneth Widner will officiate. Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home for a procession leaving at 3:45 p.m. Pallbearers will be Dewane Lethcoe, Bill Carbary, Justin Carbary, Bobby Neal Jr. and Ted Snead. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Farris Funeral Service. Fred W. Light KINGSPORT -- Fred Winifred Light, 72, died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, at home. He was born in Sullivan County, Tenn., a son of the late Joseph Orgie and Hannah Hite Light. He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean war, serving three years. He was employed with Kingsport Press for 37 years before his retirement. He was a member of Colonial Heights Baptist Church. Surviving are his wife of 48 years, June Kiser Light; two sons, Fred Light Jr. of Belmont, N.C., and Jimmy Light of Kingsport; two sisters, Imogene Strickler of Kingsport and Peggy Jordan of Ohio; two brothers, Ramon Light of Frankford, Ind., and Maynard Light of Clinton, Tenn.; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 8 p.m. in Colonial Heights Baptist Church by East Lawn Funeral Home. The Revs. Ronald Hicks and Roland Brown will officiate. Music will be by Colonial Heights Baptist Church. Graveside services will be Saturday at 11 a.m. in East Lawn Memorial Park. Mr. Light was also preceded in death by three brothers, Herman, Howard and Lloyd Light. Among survivors are daughters-in-law Lisa Light of Belmont and Pam Light of Kingsport; grandchildren Andria Bloomquist and Courtney Light; and great-grandchildren Alex Light, Kaitin Bloomquist and Konner Bloomquist. Pallbearers will be Wendell Kirk, Winifred Keith, Ed Bowers, Bill Lemmons, Hugh Carney, Bill Cox, Lawrence Shoemaker, Harold Hughes, Danny Helton, Bob Miller, Lawrence Queen and Kent Wilson. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Denny Gash, Dr. Chris Pendola, Dr. James Merrill and Randy Rhymer. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in the church. Memorial contributions may be sent to Colonial Heights Baptist Church, 108 Colonial Heights Road, Kingsport, TN 37663. East Lawn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Elsie M. O'Dell Graveside services for Elsie Margaret O'Dell will be conducted Friday at 11 a.m. in Shipley Cemetery. The Rev. John Everett will officiate. Miss O'Dell, 85, of the Emmett Community of Sullivan County, died Monday, May 1, 2000, at home. She was born in Blountville, a daughter of the late John Edward O'Dell and Ella Morton O'Dell. She was a retired teacher in Sullivan County at Blountville Elementary and Emmett Elementary with 44 years of service. She was a member of Blountville Presbyterian Church, the Sullivan County Retired Teachers Association and the Sullivan County Democratic Womens Club. Surviving are three nephews, John O'Dell and Tom O'Dell, both of Nashville, and Robert "Bob" O'Dell of Bristol Tennessee; five nieces, Sarah Dyer of Nashville, Sue O'Dell of Blountville, Sarah Evans and Mary Arnold, both of Rogersville, Tenn., and Margaret "Peggy" O'Dell of Bristol Tennessee; and several great-nieces and great-nephews. Miss O'Dell was also preceded in death by five brothers, John Ed O'Dell, Dehart O'Dell, George O'Dell, Robert O'Dell and Joseph O'Dell. Among survivors is a very special friend, Doris Smith of Bristol Tennessee. Pallbearers will be Charles Shipley, Glen Arwood, Clarence Blackburn, Gene Carrier, Dale O'Dell, Wayne Smithson, Frank Willis and Raymond Massengill. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Blountville Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 424, Blountville, TN, or to J.C. Akard Scholarship Fund, P.O. Box 729, Blountville, TN. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. James M. Owens HARMAN, Va. -- Funeral services for James Monroe "Jim" Owens will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Haysi Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Willard Owens will officiate. Burial will be in the Walt Owens Cemetery in Haysi. Mr. Owens, 71, died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, at home. He was born in Dickenson County, a son of the late Walter and Barbara Owens. He was a member of UMWA Harmon Local 7025 and Harmon Memorial Baptist Church. Most recently, he worked as a coal truck driver. Surviving are his wife, Ruth J. Owens; two daughters, Mrs. Ralph (Nancy) Edwards of Brichleaf, Va., and Mrs. Samuel (Dianna) McNutt of Bristol Virginia; two sons, Bruce Owens of Birchleaf and Blaine Owens of Newcastle, Va.; a brother, Frenchman Owens of Abingdon; two sisters, Oma Deel and Flora Deel, both of Haysi; and three grandchildren. Mr. Owens was also preceded in death by a son, James Walter Owens. Among survivors is daughter-in-law Donna Owens of Newcastle; and grandchildren Mistee and Angela McNutt and Shanna Owens. Pallbearers will be Michael Fletcher, Ellis Owens, Edgar McCowan, Terry Owens, Michael Edwards, Kevin Lyall, Elbert Elswick and Timothy Elswick. Honorary pallbearers will be members of Harmon Memorial Baptist Church and family friends. Friends may call after 6 p.m. Friday in the funeral home, where a service will be held. Elder Tim D. Cormier will officiate. Haysi Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Junior Robinette NORTON -- Funeral services for Thomas E. "Junior" Robinette Jr. ,will be conducted Friday at 2 p.m. in Hagy Funeral Home Chapel. The Rev. Gary Sturgill and Tim McAfee will officiate. Burial will be in Powell Valley Memorial Gardens. Mr. Robinette, 66, died Tuesday, May 2, 2000, in St. Mary's Hospital. Hagy Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Joyce V. Taylor WISE -- Joyce Violet "Mamma" Taylor, 74, died Thursday, May 4, 2000, in St. Mary's Hospital in Norton. She was a daughter of the late Charlie and Lena Mullins Pilkenton. A homemaker, she was of the Freewill Baptist faith and the widow of Aubrey Taylor. Surviving are three sons, William C. Taylor of Wise and James E. Taylor and Kenneth D. Taylor, both of Manassas, Va.; a daughter, Rena F. Willis of Manassas; a brother, Richard Pilkenton of Wise; a sister, Freda Moon of Gastonia, N.C.; 12 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Sturgill Funeral Home Chapel in Wise. The Revs. Lester Baker and Ricky D. Mullins will officiate. Burial will be in the family cemetery in Pound. Mrs. Taylor was also preceded in death by two grandsons, Richard C. Taylor and William C. "Chris" Taylor Jr.; four sisters, Dolly Moon, Pauline Perry, Willie May Taylor and Vonda Pilkenton; and two brothers, William Columbus Pilkenton and Charles Edward Pilkenton. Among survivors are a godson, James Dorton; and an aunt Ellen Robinson of Florida. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday in Sturgill Funeral Home in Wise. Velvia J. Taylor CHILHOWIE -- Velvia Johnson Taylor, 59, died Thursday, May 4, 2000, at home. Surviving are her husband, Shirley Franklin Taylor; two daughters, Sandra Price and Karen Collins, both of Saltville; three sons, Rick and Michael Taylor, both of Marion, and Patrick Taylor of Chilhowie; a brother, Henry Johnson of Saltville; two sisters, Beatrice Street of Buchanan County, Va., and Virgie Whitt of Saltville; 10 grandchildren; and a great-grandchild. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 2 p.m. in Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church in Marion. The Revs. Mike Sage and Mark Baumgardner will officiate. The body will be taken to the church one hour before services. Burial will be in Resurrection Gardens of Freedom Tabernacle Baptist Church. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday in Williams Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Diabetic Fund. Williams Funeral Home of Chilhowie is in charge of arrangements. Helen S. Wartella ABINGDON -- Helen S. Wartella, 95, died Thursday, May 4, 2000, in Grace Health Care. Surviving are a son, Michael Wartella Jr. of Abingdon; and grandchildren, Michael Wartella III and Owen Wartella. Funeral services will be in Plains, Pa. Russin Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Information courtesy of Farris Funeral Service. Lillie Williams ELIZABETHTON -- Lillie Williams, 83, of 510 Cedar Ave. died Thursday, May 4, 2000. She was a member of Pine Grove Baptist Church in Mendota and the Senior Citizens Club. She was the widow of John R. Williams. Surviving are three daughters, Joyce Williams of Elizabethton, Hazel Steffey of Bristol Tennessee and Margaret Meade of Duffield, Va.; a sister, Sara Williams of Elizabethton; six grandsons; nine great-grandchildren; three step-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Friday at 8 p.m. in Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel. The Revs. James H. Meade and Rick Meade will officiate. Graveside services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. in Happy Valley Memorial Park. Everyone will meet at 1:55 p.m. Saturday at the cemetery. Among survivors are sons-in-law Clinton Williams of Elizabethton, Robert Steffey of Bristol Tennessee and James Meade of Duffield; and a dear friend, Russell Tate of Elizabethton. Pallbearers will be Charlie Owens, Ricky Williams, Eddie Williams, Wayne Steffey, Gary Meade and Kevin Meade. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8 p.m. Friday in Tetrick Funeral Home Riverside Chapel. Charles C. Witcher Funeral services will be conducted Saturday at 11 a.m. in Beidleman Presbyterian Church by Weaver Funeral Home. Niles E. Kitzmiller will officiate. Burial will be in the church cemetery. Mr. Witcher, 94, of 415 Booher Drive, Bristol, Tenn., died Wednesday, May 3, 2000, in Bristol Regional Medical Center. A lifelong resident of Sullivan County, he retired with 40 years of service with Henley and Gillespie Electrical Contractors. He was a member of the IBEW Local 934 and the widower of Janie Belle Witcher. He was a former deacon and member of Weaver Union Church and a charter member of Beidleman Presbyterian Church. Surviving are a son, Joe Witcher of Bristol Tennessee; several nieces and nephews; several great-nieces and great-nephews; and several great-great-nieces and great-great-nephews. Mr. Witcher was also preceded in death by a son, George Witcher. Among survivors are daughters-in-law Wanda Witcher and Bonnie Witcher, both of Bristol Tennessee. Pallbearers will be Eddie Smith, Jack Wilkins, Ferando Walker, Vernie Manuel, Robert Fritts, Joe Glover, David Witcher and Douglas Stophel. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday in Weaver Funeral Home.