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Online condolences may be sent at www.weaverfuneralhome.net. Ms. Ball, age 34, of 1702 Highway 126, Lot 2, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2004, at her residence. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Helen C. Branca BRISTOL, Tenn. – Funeral services for Helen Crigger Branca will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday, April 4, 2004, in the Glenwood Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel, with Rev. Ross Dampier officiating. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at www.weaverfuneralhome.net. Mrs. Branca, age 88, of 100 Ash St., went to be with the Lord Thursday, April 1, 2004, at the Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Branca. John R. Cox Sr. DAMASCUS – The funeral service for John R. Cox Sr. will be conducted at 1 p.m. Monday, April 5, 2004, at the graveside at Sunset Memorial Park, with Rev. Roger Boyer and Rev. Mahlon H. Wyatt officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be sent to the Damascus Volunteer Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 458, Damascus, VA 24236. The family will receive friends from 7- 9 p.m. Sunday, April 4, 2004, at Garrett Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family through our Web site at www.garrettfuneralhome.com. Mr. Cox Sr., age 44, passed away on Thursday, April 1, 2004, at Bristol Regional Medical Center, Bristol Tennessee. Garrett Funeral Home in Damascus is serving the family of Mr. Cox. Anna Marie Kinder ABINGDON – Funeral services for Mrs. Anna Marie Lowe Kinder will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, with Rev. Monte Elswick officiating. Interment will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Va. Pallbearers will be Greg Wheeler, Jimmy Wheeler, Harold David Kinder II, Jeffrey Kinder, Leo Duty II and Darrell Keene. Friends may call at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands after 6 p.m. Sunday. Mrs. Kinder, age 76, of 19194 Woodland Hills Rd., formerly of Cedar Bluff, died Friday, April 2, 2004, at her home following a brief illness. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands is in charge of arrangements. Those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com. Arlene J. King RUSSELL COUNTY, Va. –Arlene J. King, 81, formerly of the Belfast community, died Saturday, April 3, 2004 in Riverside Convalescent Center in Smithfield, Va. Born March 26, 1923, in Russell County, a daughter of the late James Lilburn Jackson and the late Nettie Eveline Jackson, she was the wife of the late William B. King. She was a member of the Dennison United Methodist Church. Arlene always wished she felt good so she could get in the kitchen and cook like she used to. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by brothers, Arthur Jackson, Clarence Jackson, Graham Jackson and Spencer Jackson, and sister, Bess Taylor. Survivors include two daughters and a son-in-law, Carolyn and husband Dudley King, Chesapeake, Va., and Anna King Miltier, Virginia Beach, Va.; four grandchildren, Brian Spicer and wife Teri, David Miltier and wife Lisa, Denise Love and husband Dana and Kelly Miltier and wife Tammy; also 12 great- grandchildren; a sister, Willie Mae Cox and her husband Ed Cox, Belfast; also several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, April 5, 2004, in the Dennison United Methodist Church, with the Rev. Paul Hite and the Rev. Ricky Ray officiating. The committal service and burial will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday, April 6, 2004, in the Jackson Family Cemetery. Those attending should meet at the church by 10:30 a.m. to go in procession to the cemetery. Pallbearers will be Brian Spicer, Kelly Miltier, David Miltier, Arkie Dye, Dana Love and G.K. King. The family will receive friends 6-8 p.m. prior to the service at the church. Combs Funeral Service in Lebanon is serving the family of Mrs. King. Elizabeth Laster CLEVELAND, Va. – Elizabeth Nannie Kiser Laster, 93, passed away on April 2, 2004. She was born in Russell County, Va., on May 14, 1911, the daughter of the late Manley and Margaret Huffman Kiser. Mrs. Laster was a retired registered nurse and member of the Red Cross. She was a member of Lebanon Baptist Church, the Baptist Missionary Society and a past leader of the Young Women’s Association. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul V. Laster, sister, Grace Kiser Whittington, and brothers, Ellis Kiser, Garnett Kiser and Harold Kiser. Survivors include two daughters, Margaret Laster Enlow of Lebanon and Connie Laster Hess of Cleveland; grandchildren, Jennifer Ann Wilson of Santa Barbara, Calif., and Isaac W. Enlow of Lebanon, and one sister, Dorothy Edmondson of Lynchburg. Pallbearers will be Sen. Phillip Puckett, Billy Enlow, Dennis Kiser, Luke Kiser, Heath Kiser, Roger Meade, Carrol Clark, Dr. Norman Rexrode and Wesley Hess. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, April 4, at 8 p.m. at Owens Funeral Service Chapel, with Rev. Tom Edwards, Rev. Darrell Harmon and Rev. James A. Massie officiating. A graveside service will be held on Monday, April 5, at 2 p.m. at Russell Memorial Cemetery in Lebanon. Those wishing to follow in the funeral procession are asked to meet at the funeral home by 1:45 p.m. The family will receive friends on Sunday, April 4, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Owens Funeral Service, Lebanon, is in charge of arrangements. Mary S. Mance Mary Patsy Smalling Mance, age 74, died peacefully on March 20, 2004, at Cabrini Hospice Unit in New York City after a courageous battle with cancer. Patsy was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. G.R. Smalling of Bristol. She was a retired manager of Corporate Fleet Services of Bristol-Myers Squibb. Survivors include her sister, Dottie Smalling Davis; niece, Gina Davis from Fayetteville; several cousins and an aunt. A memorial service will be held at Central Christian Church on April 8, at 2:30 p.m. Joyce C. Masini ANDERSON, S.C. – Joyce Ann Carter Masini, 72, of 156 Soren Lane, died Saturday, April 3, 2004, at Anderson Area Medical Center. Born Sept. 3, 1931, in Wilmington, N.C., she was a retired clerk of court in Napoleon, Ohio. She was a member of Public Employees Retirees in Westerville, Ohio, and AFSCME Public Employees in Washington, D.C. She was a former member of Ladies Auxiliary and American Legion Post 8, Winter Haven, Fla. She attended St. Joseph Catholic Church. Surviving are her husband, Eugene J. Masini of the home; three sons, Douglas E. Masini of Bristol Tennessee, Donald W. Masini of Jacksonville, Fla., and David L. Masini of Orlando, Fla.; three daughters, Dawn M. Harbin of Anderson, Donna T. Rhodes of Jacksonville and Dianne N. Masini of Union, Mich.; three sisters, Marie Thomas of Winston-Salem, N.C., Sarah Stiles of Winter Haven and Cynthia Mach of Friendship, Texas; one brother, Charles Carter of New Bern, N.C.; eight grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. She was the daughter of the late William C. and Vilma Garner Carter. Funeral services will be held at 3 p.m. Monday at Sullivan-King Mortuary, Northeast Chapel. The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:30 p.m. Sunday at the Northeast Chapel. The family is at the home of a daughter, Dawn Harbin, 302 North St., Anderson. Memorials may be made to International Scleroderma Network, 7455 Frances Ave. South, #266, Edina, MN 55435. Sullivan-King Mortuary, Northeast Chapel. Elmer J. Oliver BRISTOL, Va. – Memorial services for Elmer J. Oliver will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 4, 2003, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel, with Dr. Bill Goforth officiating. There will be no formal visitation held at the funeral home. The family request, in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Bristol War Memorial, c/o Weaver Funeral Home, 630 Locust St., Bristol, TN 37620. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at www.weaverfuneralhome.net. Mr. Oliver, age 77, of 609 Portsmouth Ave., went to be with the Lord Thursday, April 1, 2004, in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Oliver. Nancy Pendergrass BRISTOL, Tenn. – Nancy Marie Pendergrass, age 62, of 943 Hill St., where she lived with her loving family, George and Barbara Page, went to be with Jesus Saturday, April 3, 2004, at the Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Florida and spent most of her life in the Bristol area and was a member of the Anchored in Jesus Church. Survivors include three sons and daughter-in-law, George and Tina Pendergrass, Bristol Tennessee, Tommy Allen Trinkle, Blountville and Ralph Trinkle, Blountville; grandchildren, Brittany Pendergrass, Kayla Pendergrass, Chucky Thrift, Jonathan Thrift, Caulene Thrift, Justin Worden, Eddie Barker, Brandon McCracken, T.J. Page, Tammy Page, Taylor Butrey and Brandy Butrey, and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Sunday, April 4, 2004, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. David Houser officiating. The committal will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Eastern Heights Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials be made to Weaver Funeral Home for Mrs. Pendergrass’ funeral expenses. Online condolences may be registered at www.weaverfuneralhome.net. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at the Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Lois A. Powers CASTLEWOOD – Funeral services for Lois A. Powers will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 4, 2004, in Castlewood Funeral Home Chapel, Castlewood, with Rev. Paul Hite and Rev. Ted Phillips officiating. Interment will follow in Kiser Cemetery, Hazel Mountain, Dante, Va. Pallbearers will be LaVerna Phillips, Tommy Hale, Michael Hale, Spencer Powers, Rick Kasefang and Jim Burkett. Honorary pallbearers will be Paul Fleming, Dr. Ernest Henry, Dr. Michael Elrich, Robert "Papa" Cox, Brian Kiser, Jamie Kiser, Harry Williams, Dr. Karl Lewis and Dr. T.D. Holliday. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 3, 2004, in Castlewood Funeral Home, Castlewood. Online condolences may be sent to the Powers family through our Web site at www.castlewoodfuneralhome.com. Mrs. Powers, 73, died Thursday, April 1, 2004, at Russell County Medical Center in Lebanon. Castlewood Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements. Lillie Reynolds LEBANON – The funeral service for Lillie Vina Selfe Reynolds will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, April 4, 2004, in the Combs Funeral Service Chapel, with the Rev. Olan Cassell and the Rev. Walter Statzer officiating. Burial will follow in Forest Hills Memory Gardens in Abingdon. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Bobby Reynolds, Samuel James Reynolds, Joe Mitchell, John Mitchell, Jim Mitchell, Luke Statzer, Lee Statzer and Chris Asbury. Mrs. Reynolds, 92, of the Hansonville community, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, April 1, 2004, in the Russell County Medical Center. Combs Funeral Service is serving the family of Mrs. Reynolds. Curtis Sexton BLOUNTVILLE – Curtis Sexton, 72, passed away Friday evening, April 2, 2004, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Sulpher Springs, Tenn., he had resided in Blountville, Gunnings community, all his life. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army, serving during the Korean conflict. Mr. Sexton was employed by Sullivan County Schools for 45 years, retiring in July 2002. He was an avid Central Cougar fan and follower. He was caretaker of the Gunnings Cemetery for 50 years. Mr. Sexton was a Christian and attended Sunnyside Baptist Church. His father, Norman Sexton, preceded him in death. Surviving are his wife of 50 years, Bernice Hicks Sexton; daughter, Patsy Carroll and husband Ron; sons, Gary Sexton and wife Connie and Rick Sexton and wife Barbara; grandson, Brandon Carroll; step-granddaughters, Drema Luster and husband Gary and Lori Reeves; step-great-grandsons, Tyler Luster and Nathaniel Reeves; mother, Gladys Sexton; sisters, Helen Maines and Geraldine Riner; nieces, Tammy Campbell and Janet Roller; and nephew, Jim Deck. Calling hours are from 4 to 8 p.m. Monday at Sunnyside Baptist Church or any time at the home. Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday at the church, with Dr. Jack C. Parrott and Rev. J.W. Depew officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Gunnings Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Ned Arnett, John Thomas, Dee Musser, Tony Slagle, Emory Sells, Kip Kloninger and Gary Luster. Those desiring may make memorials to Gunnings Cemetery Maintenance Fund, 363 Shadowtown Road, Blountville, TN 37617, or the Christina LaGuardia Phillips Cancer Memorial Center, P.O. Box 1069, Kingsport, TN 37662. E-mail condolences may be sent at hamlettdobson@charter.net. Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, downtown Kingsport, is serving the family of Curtis Sexton. Johnny Wampler NORTON – Johnny Wampler, 54, stepped into eternity Friday, April 2, 2004, at Wellmont Lonesome Pine Hospital. He was a lifelong resident of Norton. Mr. Wampler was a graduate of J.J. Kelly High School and Clinch Valley College of the University of Virginia. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a retiree of the U.S. Postal Service. He was a member of Guest River Pentecostal Church. Additionally, he was a master gardener, who delighted in nurturing and developing the fruit and blossoms of the earth. The son of Edith Robinette Wampler and the late William Gordon Wampler, he was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Henry Z. Roberts, a brother, Willie Darrell Wampler, and a sister, Cathy Ellen Sturgill. He is survived by his wife of 28 years, Deborah Roberts Wampler; his devoted sister-in-law, Donna Roberts Addington; his mother-in-law, Virginia Roberts Arwood; sisters, Nola Wilson, Shirley Caudill, Louise Adams, Christine Adams and Rita Thacker; a brother, Glenn Wampler, and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 4-5 p.m. on Sunday, April 4, 2004, at Carty Funeral Home, Norton-Wise, with services following at 5 p.m. in the funeral home chapel. Committal services will be at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens at 11 a.m. Monday, April 5, 2004. Friends and family will meet at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Southwest Virginia Regional Cancer Center, 611 Trent St., NE, Norton, or to the American Cancer Society. Randall G. Whited RICHLANDS – Funeral services for Mr. Randall G. Whited will be conducted Sunday at 1 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, with Rev. Dickie Plaster officiating. Interment will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Va. Pallbearers will be Preston Whited, Johnny Whited, Brian Webb, Chris Plaster, Lee Dye, Don Sluss, Jeff Wilson, Steve McNulty and Paul Whited. Honorary pallbearers will be Shea Cook and Dr. M.V. Pillai. Mr. Whited, age 53, of 207 Center St., went to be with the Lord Thursday, April 1, 2004, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, N.C. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands is in charge of arrangements and those wishing to express sympathy online may do so at www.hurstscottfuneralhomes.com. Shirley S. Wilcox ABINGDON – Shirley "Fern" Shankle Wilcox, age 72, passed away Saturday, April 3, 2004, in the Abingdon Manor. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Weaver Funeral Home.