BRISTOL HERALD-COURIER OBITUARIES

2004

APPLEGATE, Velma R. “Skip” KINGSPORT – Velma "Skip" R. Applegate, 67, 205 Church Hill Drive, went to be with the Lord at 10:45 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004, at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Velma was born in Abingdon and came to Kingsport in 1967. She had worked at the Moose and VFW and was a member of the Women of the Moose and VFW Auxiliary. She was of the Baptist faith. Preceding her in death were her parents, one son, Robert Adams, two brothers, Gene Roark and Pete Roark, and one sister, Vivian Roark. Surviving are her husband, Bill Applegate, Kingsport; one daughter, Linda Chico, Rogersville; four grandsons, John Adams, Doug Adams and Jeff Adams, all of Kingsport, and Gary Adams, Knoxville; two stepchildren, Butch Applegate and Allen Applegate, both of Kingsport; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three sisters, Ruth Singleton and Jerry Griffin, both of Abingdon, and Barbara Frazier, Atlanta; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, Fall Branch. Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday in the Fall Branch Chapel with Clifford John Pierson officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 12 noon Friday at Oak Hill Memorial Park. Pallbearers will be Jeff Adams, Travis Adams, Josh Griffin, Olan Walker, Robert Tolliver, Danny Murray and Billy Delancey. Published in Bristol Herald Courier from December 29 to December 30, 2004

BAKER, Brenda L. BLOUNTVILLE – Brenda L. Baker, age 45, went to be with her Lord in Heaven. Brenda was born in Bristol Virginia, but had lived in Sullivan County most of her life. She was a daughter of the late Worley and Sue (Wolford) Baker. She was a member of the Lighthouse Bible Church and graduated from Central High School. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Mary Marie Baker, who passed away in 2002. Brenda is survived by her brother and sister in law, Larry and Patty Baker; her niece, Sarah Baker; her nephews, Daniel and David Baker; and her grandmother, Fanny Baker, all of Blountville. She is survived by several aunts, uncles and cousins. Calling hours will be 6-8 p.m. Tuesday at the East Lawn Funeral Home. Funeral service will be 8 p.m. Tuesday in the East Lawn Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Ernest Steffey officiating. Family and friends will meet at the Gunnings Cemetery at 10 a.m. Wednesday for a graveside service. Please visit the family online at www.mem.com to place a tribute. East Lawn Funeral Home is serving the Baker family. Published in Bristol Herald Courier from December 28 to December 29, 2004

BARKER, Nela Jewel Lane KINGSPORT – Nela Jewel Lane Barker, age 92, a resident of Brookhaven Manor, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004, at Holston Valley Medical Center. Mrs. Barker was born Jan. 25, 1912, a daughter of the late Everett C. and Mary Elizabeth Leonard Lane, and has made her home in the Bristol area all of her life. She was a homemaker, the widow of Dewey W. Baker and was a member of Willow Branch Missionary Baptist Church. Survivors include her sons, Cecil Barker and wife Jean and Howard Barker and wife Treva; 11 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 6 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, 2004, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Charles Sherfey officiating. Burial will be Tuesday at 2 p.m. in Barkers Cemetery. E-mail condolences may be sent at www.weaverfuneralhome.net The family will receive friends following the service at Weaver Funeral Home.

Published in Bristol Herald Courier on December 26, 2004

BOLLING, William B. “Dub” BRISTOL, Tenn. – William B. "Dub" Bolling, age 80, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004. A native and lifelong resident of the Bristol area, he was a son of the late David C. Sr. and Florence Brown Bolling. He was a member of Woodlawn Baptist Church. Mr. Bolling was a former member of the Bristol Men's Bowling Association and was an avid bowler. Dub loved all sports, especially football. Mr. Bolling was preceded in death by his brothers, David C. Bolling Jr. and Noah Bolling. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Cecile McElyea Bolling; one son, Billy Bolling; a daughter, Angela Bolling; two sisters, Ann Lawson of Bristol Tennessee and Nell Simerly of Knoxville, Tenn.; and two brothers, Walt Bolling of Bristol Tennessee and Jack Bolling of Arcadia, Okla. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004, in Glenwood Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Steve Playl officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be nephews, Dr. Pierre Istfan, the men of Woodlawn Baptist Church and the men of the Bristol Men's Bowling Association. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, 2004, at Akard Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to Woodlawn Baptist Church or to the charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent to the Bolling family by visiting our Web site at www.akardfuneralhome.com. Akard Funeral Home, 1912 West State St., Bristol, TN 37620 is serving the family of Mr. Bolling. Published in Bristol Herald Courier on December 27, 2004

BRISTOL, Tenn. – Funeral services for William B. "Dub" Bolling will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004, in Glenwood Cemetery Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Steve Playl officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be nephews, Dr. Pierre Istfan, the men of Woodlawn Baptist Church and the men of the Bristol Men's Bowling Association. Memorial contributions may be made to Woodlawn Baptist Church or to the charity of one's choice. Condolences may be sent to the Bolling family by visiting our Web site at www.akardfuneralhome.com. William B. "Dub" Bolling, age 80, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004. Akard Funeral Home, 1912 West State St., Bristol, TN 37620 is serving the family of Mr. Bolling. Published in Bristol Herald Courier on December 28, 2004

BOWERS, Robert E. “Bob” BLOUNTVILLE – Robert E. "Bob" Bowers, age 85, of 697 Big Hollow Road, passed away Friday, Dec. 24, 2004, in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. Mr. Bowers was born on Feb. 10, 1919, in Sullivan County, Tenn., to the late Bob and Susan Hatcher Bowers. He had lived all his life in the Bluff City area, was a farmer, and was a former employee of TVA Building South Holston Dam. Mr. Bowers is survived by: his wife of 56 years, Mary Ann Vance Bowers; children, Gene Bowers and wife Donna, Wanda Oliver and husband Carl, Kathy Smith and husband David, Ricky Bowers and wife Margaret, Betty Rumley, Teresa Bowers and Manuel Bowers and wife Lisa; one sister, Betty Lee Oliver; one brother, Johnny Bowers; seven grandchildren, Natasha Morrell, Michael Smith, Heather Bowers, Danielle Bowers, Bradley Bowers, Nikki Bowers and Joey Bowers; two great- grandchildren, Dillon and Payton Morrell; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004, at 2 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Dwight Shaffer officiating. The family will receive friends following the funeral service. Graveside service will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in the Eastern Heights Cemetery with Brother Eddie Smith officiating. Online condolences may be sent at ww.weaverfuneralhome.net Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published in Bristol Herald Courier on December 26, 2004

BLOUNTVILLE – Graveside service for Robert E. "Bob" Bowers will be held Monday at 11 a.m. in the Eastern Heights Cemetery with Brother Eddie Smith officiating. Online condolences may be sent at www.weaverfuneralhome.net. Robert E. "Bob" Bowers, age 85, of 697 Big Hollow Road, passed away Friday, Dec. 24, 2004, in the Bristol Regional Medical Center. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Published in Bristol Herald Courier on December 27, 2004

CAMPBELL, Noleta M. Booher BLUFF CITY – Noleta M. Booher Campbell, age 82, of 409 Boyd Road, (Hickory Tree Community), went to be with the Lord Friday, Dec. 24, 2004, at Bristol Nursing Home. Mrs. Campbell was born June 6, 1922, a daughter of the late Arthur and Ida Ketron Booher, and had made her home in the Bristol area all of her life. She was the widow of George Campbell, attended Shakesville Church of Christ, was a homemaker and former employee of Bristol Door. Survivors include three brothers, Armond Booher and wife Miralda, Lestol Booher and wife LaWanda, and W.C. Booher and wife Callie; special nephew, Jerry Booher; special niece, Jane Cox; several other nieces and nephews; special cousin, Viola Blevins; and several other cousins. Funeral services will be conducted at the graveside in Odum Cemetery Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004, at 11 a.m. with Minister Roger Phelps officiating. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shakesville Church of Christ, 2662 King Mill Pike, Bristol, VA. 24201. E-mail condolences may be sent at www.weaverfuneralhome.net The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Weaver Funeral Home. Published in Bristol Herald Courier on December 26, 2004

CARRIER, Bruce W. BLUFF CITY – Bruce W. Carrier, age 73, of 300 Big Spring Road, (Hickory Tree Community), went to be with the Lord Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004. Bruce was born March 15, 1931, a son of the late Roy Sr. and Lennie Osborne Carrier, and has made his home in the Hickory Tree Community all of his life. Mr. Carrier was a U.S. Army veteran. He was a retired deputy property assessor for Sullivan County. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Herbert and Roy Jr. Carrier. Survivors include: wife of 31 years, Linda Guinn Carrier; daughter, Donna Carrier; brother, Obia Lee Carrier and wife Betty; several nieces and nephews; and sister-in-law, Livana Carrier. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004, at 11 a.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Manis officiating. Interment will follow at Shipley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Allen Carrier, Charles Scott, James Davis, Roger Buchanan, Mitch Crusenberry, Eric Rhymer and Mike Rhymer. Honorary pallbearers include: Dr. Thomas Johnson and Dr. Maria Becka. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 6-8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home. Online condolences may be registered at www.weaverfuneralhome.net. Published in Bristol Herald Courier on December 28, 2004

CHRISTIAN, Mary Alice BRISTOL, Tenn. – Mary Alice Christian, age 91, 558 Booher Drive, died Dec. 23, 2004, in Hillside Manor, Kingsport. She was a native of Sullivan County, Tenn., daughter of the late John H. and Lydia Dowell Offield. She was a retired seamstress for H. P. King Company and a member of East Bristol Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Patsy Edgell and her husband David of Kingsport; sister, Goldie Trivette, Bristol Tennessee; brother, J.W. Offield, Bristol Tennessee; grandson, John Edgell, Kingsport; and granddaughter, Sarah Edgell, Kingsport. Graveside services were conducted 2 p.m. Monday in Florence Union Cemetery by Bill Carrier. Weaver Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements. Published in Bristol Herald Courier on December 28, 2004

CLARK, Mrs. Mildred Sue (Phoebe), daughter of the late William and Mary Roller, was born Sept. 10, 1930, in Bristol Tennessee. She went home to be with the Lord Dec. 30, 2004, at Wellmont Hospital in Bristol, Tennessee. Mrs. Clark has resided in Bristol all of her life. She was a member and attended Mt. Carmel New Life Gospel Church, where she was one of the mothers of the church. She was employed by the Bristol Boys and Girls Club, where she worked faithfully for over 14 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Clark Sr., and one daughter, Sandra (P-Nut) Tucker. Her survivors include one son, Robert M. Clark Jr., of Atlanta; three daughters, Ramona O. Simmons, Marzetta O. Burks and Mrs. Veda (John) Delaney, all of Bristol Virginia; nine grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services for Mrs. Mildred Sue (Phoebe) Clark will be in the Mt. Carmel New Life Gospel Church Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2005, with visitation at 11 a.m. and the services following at 12 noon with Pastor Ann Johnson officiating.

Interment will be in the National Cemetery, Mountain Home, Tenn. Condolences may be e-mailed at robinsonmortuary@earthlink.net. Robinson Mortuary, Inc., 333 Spencer St., Bristol, Va., is serving the family of the late Mrs. Mildred Sue (Phoebe) Clark. Published in Bristol Herald Courier from December 31, 2004 to January 3, 2005

COLGROVE Jr., Reverend Raymond McLemore EUTAW, Ala. – Funeral services for Rev. Raymond McLemore Colgrove Jr., age 54, of 706 Boligee St., were held Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004, at 2:30 p.m. at Boligee Presbyterian Church with Rev. Daniel Coleman and Rev. Kenneth Hill officiating and Kidd-Robbins Funeral Directors of Demopolis directing. Rev. Colgrove died Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2004, at his home. The family received friends at Boligee Presbyterian Church one hour prior to the service time. Burial will follow at Draper's Valley Presbyterian Cemetery in Draper, Va., with graveside services at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 27, 2004, with Revs. Tom Sullivan, Larry Ball and Dan Foreman officiating. Stevens Funeral Home of Pulaski, Va., in charge.

Survivors include his loving wife of 16 years, Frances Wood Colgrove of Eutaw; parents, Mr. and Mrs. Raymond McLemore Colgrove Sr., of Boligee; two sisters, Judi Colgrove King and her husband Chris, of Aliceville, and Melanie Colgrove Guy of Plantation City, Fla.; three brothers, Edmund Colgrove Sr., Joel Colgrove Sr. and his wife Jayne, and Reid Colgrove and his wife Cindy, all of Boligee; and a host of nieces and nephews. Pallbearers will be Joel M. Colgrove Jr., Kurtis M. Colgrove, Edmund H. Colgrove, Clark King, Josh King, Foster Bell, Grant Hunt, Lawrence Lavender, Weston Colgrove and Reid Colgrove Jr. Rev. Colgrove was a native of York and a resident of Eutaw for three years, graduate of Warrior Academy, Boligee, Graham Bible College, Bristol Tennessee, and the Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary in Greenville, S.C. Rev. Colgrove was the presiding minister at Boligee Presbyterian Church, where he served the past three years and prior to moving to Eutaw. He had served in several churches in East Tennessee. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Boligee Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 22, Boligee, AL 35443. Published in Bristol Herald Courier on December 26, 2004

COX, Johnny E. BRISTOL, Tenn. – Funeral services for Johnny E. Cox will be held on Monday at 1:30 p.m. at Immanuel Lutheran Church with Pastor Don Fritz officiating. Interment will follow at Immanuel Lutheran Cemetery. Pallbearers will be friends of the family. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 6-8 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home. Online condolences may be registered at www.weaverfuneralhome.net Johnny E. Cox, age 54, passed away on Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2004, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published in Bristol Herald Courier on December 26, 2004

CRAFT, James Thomas, age 78, formerly of Bristol, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004, at the High Point Regional Hospital, High Point, N.C. Mr. Craft was a native of Wise, but had spent most of his life in the Bristol area. He was of the Baptist faith and a U.S. Navy veteran, where he served during World War II, and a member of the Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975. Survivors include his children, Jim Craft and wife Anita of Freeland, Wash.; Sharon Craft of Reno, Nev., Danette Cullop and husband Jim of High Point, Mickey Craft, Eddie Craft, Rickey Craft, Jerry Craft and wife Kathy and Tim Craft and wife Kim, all of Greensboro, N.C., and Yvonne Cruz and husband Jamie of Lakeland, Fla.; sisters, Joyce Sims of Lancaster, Calif., and Mert Cox of Bristol, Tennessee;, brothers, Rudy Craft of Bristol Virginia, and Allen Craft, Don Craft and Bill Craft all of Anderson, S.C.; 10 grandchildren; three great-granddaughters; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan., 2, 2005, from the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rick Byerly officiating. Burial will follow in the Mountain View Cemetery. Friends will serve as pallbearers. Military honors will be conducted by the Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975 Honor Guard. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Saturday at the Weaver Funeral Home. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at www.weaverfuneralhome.net. Weaver Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Craft. Published in Bristol Herald Courier from December 31, 2004 to January 1, 2005

DENTON, Martha Victoria, age 94, formerly of Bristol Virginia, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 2004, in St. Joseph Hospital, East, in Lexington, Ky., after a long illness. Mrs. Denton was a long-time member of Belle Meadows Baptist Church, Bristol Virginia. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Cecil Denton. Survivors include two daughters, Wanda Elkins of Lexington and Charlotte Jones of Culpeper, Va.; five grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 30, 2004, in Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Tony Hutchinson officiating. Burial will follow in Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mike Eldreth, Ralph Hoskins, Tim Elkins, Conley Shaffer, Tommy Baker and Garry Ringley. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004, at Akard Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family of Mrs. Denton by visiting our Website at www.akardfuneralhome.com. Akard Funeral Home, 1912 West State St., Bristol, TN 37620, (423) 989-4800, is serving the family of Mrs. Denton. Published in Bristol Herald Courier on December 28, 2004

DOAN, Cora Mae Johnson BRISTOL, Tenn. – Cora Mae Johnson Doan, 89, passed away Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. She was born in Washington County, Tenn., a daughter of the late Dave and Elsie Johnson, and lived in Erwin before moving to Bristol in 1939. She was a member of Anderson Street United Methodist Church, where she taught Sunday School, served Meals on Wheels and was a member of the United Methodist Women. She was retired from the Bristol Tennessee School System Food Service. She was preceded in death by her husband, William W. "Woody" Doan, a sister, Pauline Collins, and her brothers, Jim, Henry, Albert, Andrew and Charlie Johnson. Survivors include a daughter, Louise Doan Harlan and her husband Ralph of Bristol; a son, William W. Doan Jr. and his wife Patricia of Knoxville, Tenn.; two granddaughters, Karen Harlan and Julie Harlan and her husband Doug Ezzell; seven great-grandchildren; a sister, Julia Elizabeth Johnson of Bristol; sister-in-law, Shirley Johnson of California; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:45 Sunday evening, Dec. 26, 2004, at Anderson Street United Methodist Church. The funeral service will follow at 8 o'clock with Rev. Richie Hayes and Rev. William Slagle officiating. The committal service will be held at 11 o'clock Monday morning, Dec. 27, 2004, in Glenwood Cemetery. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.oakley-cook.com Mrs. Doan and her family are in the care of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home, 2223 Volunteer Parkway, Bristol, Tenn.

Published in Bristol Herald Courier on December 26, 2004

DOWELL, Robert Edward BRISTOL, Tenn. – Robert Edward Dowell, 71, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 2004, at Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a lifelong resident of Bristol, a son of the late Wiley and Pauline Henley Dowell, and attended Bristol Tennessee High School. He was retired following a 39-year career as agent and staff manager with Home Beneficial Life Insurance Company and was a member of Open Door Baptist Church. Survivors include his wife of 54 years, Helen Joyce "Bobbie" Dowell; sons, Steven Edward Dowell and his wife Laura Sue, Michael Allen Dowell and his wife Robin, Mark David Dowell and his wife Tena, and Greg Patrick Dowell; four grandchildren, Brian Dowell, Meygan Dowell, Kody Dowell and Jamie Dowell; a brother, Jack B. Dowell; and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by a brother, Eugene "Speedy" Dowell, and a grandson, Gabriel Brant Dowell. The funeral service will be conducted at 6 o'clock Monday evening, Dec. 27, 2004, in the Paul Cook Memorial Chapel of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home with Rev. Mike Leonard and Rev. Thomas Thacker officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. The committal service and interment will be held at 1 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 28, 2004, in Crumley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be John Kite, David Dowell, Eric Childress, Ronnie Worley, Garland Leonard and Jeff Ray. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.oakley-cook.com. Mr. Dowell and his family are in the care of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home, 2223 Volunteer Parkway, Bristol, Tenn., telephone 423-764-7123. Published in Bristol Herald Courier on December 27, 2004

GILLIAM, Danny Ray “Dan” BLUFF CITY – Danny Ray "Dan" Gilliam, age 50, passed away on Dec. 29, 2004, at Johnson City Medical Center. He had lived in the Bristol area for the last 18 years and was the owner of Transworld Transmissions in Kingsport. He was preceded in death by his father, Lark Gilliam. Survivors include: wife, Jennifer Harr Gilliam; sons, Johnny Ray Gilliam and Brandon Matthew Gilliam, both of the home; daughters, Carrie Adeline Gilliam and Amy Lynn Gilliam, both of Ohio; six grandchildren; mother, Peggy Stallard Spangler of Pawley's Island, S.C.; aunt, Frances Jones of Kingsport; and two nieces. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005, at 6 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends following the service. Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 508 Princeton Road, Johnson City, TN 37601. Online condolences may be registered at www.weaverfuneralhome.net. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published in Bristol Herald Courier from December 31, 2004 to January 1, 2005

HARGRAVES, Martha Ann Leslie Brown, a former resident of Edgemont Towers, Bristol, Tenn., died Saturday, Dec. 25, 2004 in Wellmont Hospice House. She was a native of Bristol Virginia and daughter of the late Florence Crowell Leslie and Cleveland Leslie. She and her sister were the first twins born in the Kings Mountain Hospital. She was a 26-year employee of Raytheon and a member of Euclid Avenue Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Champ Hargraves, in 1983, and a sister, Evelyn Leslie Jones, in 1970. She is survived by a son, Jerry and his wife Denise of North Port, Fla.; daughter, Linda Leslie of Marietta, Ga.; grandson, Noel and his wife Tammy; great-grandsons, Derek and Dylon Brown of North Port; twin sister, Betty Jane Leslie Spicer of Miami; and brothers, Joseph C. Leslie and wife Mary of Bristol Virginia, and Charles Robert Leslie and wife Edith of Kingsport. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Tuesday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Robert Jones officiating. Graveside services will be private. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time on Tuesday. In lieu of flowers, a love gift can be sent in memory to the Lydia Sunday School Class, Adult No. 1 at Euclid Avenue Baptist Church, Bristol, VA 24201; or to Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steele's Road, Bristol, TN 37620. E-mail condolences may be registered at www.weaverfuneralhome.net. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published in Bristol Herald Courier on December 27, 2004

HARRIS, Raymond Eugene BRISTOL, Va. – Mr. Raymond Eugene Harris, age 80, passed away Saturday, Dec. 25, 2004, at the NHC Healthcare Center in Bristol. Born on July 12, 1924, in Russell County, Va., Raymond was a son of the late Tanner Harris and Lula Florence Monk Harris. He had lived most of his life in the Bristol Virginia area. He was preceded in death by his wife Doris Virginia Counts Harris, and was a member of Central Christian Church. Raymond was a retired salesman. He had been employed by Valleydale Meats for many years and retired from the Hamilton Meat Company in Johnson City, Tenn. Raymond was a World War II veteran, having served in the U.S. Navy. Survivors include a daughter, Deborah Morrell and husband Curtis of Bristol Tennessee; a son, Jerry Harris and wife Carolyn of Bristol Virginia; three grandchildren, Justin Morrell, Allison Morrell and Catherine Harris; four brothers, Charles Harris and wife Helen, Henry Harris and wife Peggy, Don Harris and wife Betty, and Jack Harris and wife Linda; a sister-in-law, Mary Helen Counts Dodson; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004, at the graveside in Knollkreg Memorial Park with Dr. Ross Dampier officiating. Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Highlands Fellowship Honor Color Guard. Interment will follow the service. Casket bearers will be selected from friends. The family will receive friends from 1-1:30 p.m. Tuesday before the service at the funeral home. Friends and family may call at the funeral home at any time to sign the guest register. In place of flowers, the family asks that memorial donations be made to the Alzheimer's Association Northeast Tennessee Chapter, 207 N. Boone St., Johnson City, TN 37604. Those wishing to send memories or messages of sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com. The Main Street Chapel of Farris Funeral Service, 427 E. Main St., Abingdon, is serving the family of Mr. Raymond Eugene Harris. Published in Bristol Herald Courier on December 27, 2004

HICKS, Linda Eaton SWEETWATER, Tenn. – Linda Eaton Hicks, age 58, formerly of Bristol Tennessee, died Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004, at Johnson City Medical Center. She was the daughter of the late Coose and Nannie Hawkins Eaton. She was a native of Bristol and had been a resident of Sweetwater for the past 19 years. She was of the Baptist faith and was a loving wife, mother and grandmother "Mamaw." Survivors include her husband, Robert D. Hicks; three daughters, Tammy Pearman and husband Charles of Bristol Tennessee, Penny Wright and husband David of Gray, Tenn., and Shonna Jackson and husband Kerry of Murfreesboro, Tenn.; six sisters, Mary Wohlford of Arizona, Kate Henley of Roanoke, Va., Marie Shankle of Bristol Virginia, Bernice Cressell of Blountville, Barbara O'Conner of Omaha, Neb., and Joyce Ann Crady of New Albany, Ind.; four brothers, Henry Eaton and Dennis Eaton, both of Blountville, Billy Eaton of Kingsport and Jack Eaton of Piney Flats; six grandchildren, Levi Pearman, Joshua Pearman, Malachi Wright, Sierra Wright, Kree Jackson and Jada Jackson; and several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m., Monday, Dec. 27, 2004, in the Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Winfred Wright and Rev. Rick Byerly officiating. The graveside service and interment will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday in Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons and sons-in-law. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Monday, prior to the service at Akard Funeral Home. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting our Web site at www.akardfuneralhome.com. Akard Funeral Home, 1912 West State St., Bristol, TN 37620, (423) 989-4800, is serving the family of Mrs. Hicks. Published in Bristol Herald Courier on December 27, 2004

HUTCHINS, Charles Hugh Jr. BRISTOL, Va. – Charles Hugh Hutchins Jr. age 71, 13514 Cartwright Lane, Lot 23, died Saturday, Dec. 25, 2004, in Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Sullivan County and son of the late Charles H. Hutchins Sr. and Minnie Carter Hutchins. He was a retired carpenter and a member of Charity Pentecostal Church. Survivors include his wife, Charlotte Ann Brown Hutchins; daughters, Theresa Hutchins and Karen Hutchins; son, Bryan Hutchins; and stepsons, Bobby Wade, Tim Wade, Johnny Pruitt and Kevin Pruitt. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Thursday in Weaver Funeral Home with Brother Jimmy Epperson officiating. Burial will follow in Rooty Branch Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by Patton-Crosswhite VFW Post 6975. Pallbearers; Johnny Pruitt, Tim Wade, Gary Wade, Raymond Reynolds, Jackie Reynolds and Fred Gross. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday in Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published in Bristol Herald Courier from December 28 to December 30, 2004

LIGHT, Louise BLOUNTVILLE – Louise "Too Lou" Light, 79, went to be with the Lord at her home following a brief illness. Born in Fall Branch, she had resided in Blountville most of her life. She retired from Tennessee Eastman Company after 39 years of service. She was of the Baptist faith. Her parents, William Barton Light and Mae Light, and an identical twin, Patsy Light Dickens, preceded her in death. Surviving are two daughters, Peggy J. Dickens of the home and Brownie Dickens Stoots and husband Mical, Bristol Tennessee; two sons, Johnny Dickens and wife Patsy, Blountville and Rusty Dickens, Blountville; six grandchildren, Jonathan Booher, Suzanne Kington, Stephanie Fox, Hank Dickens, Cody Dickens and Rhnea Sluder; two sisters, Lawanda Dickerson, Fall Branch, Tenn., and Linda Painter, Fall Branch; two brothers, George Light, Jonesborough, Tenn., and Jack Light, Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are 5:30-8 p.m. Tuesday at the Fall Branch Chapel of Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes. Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Victor Wallace officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Wednesday at First Baptist Church of Fall Branch Cemetery. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Memorial contributions may be made to The Hospice Program of Johnson City Medical Center, 1807 W. Market St., Johnson City, TN. E-mail condolences may be sent at hamlettdobson@charter.net. Published in Bristol Herald Courier on December 28, 2004

McCLAIN, Glen William Sr. BRISTOL, Tenn. – Funeral services for Glen William McClain Sr. will be held 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Ed Crook officiating. The entombment will be 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 27, 2004, in the Mountain View Cemetery. Military honors will be conducted by Highlands Fellowship Honor Guard. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Glen McClain III, Matthew S. Leek and Jason B. Leek, and special friends, Barry Brown, Otis Laughlin and Buddy Dickson. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2 to 4 p.m. Expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family at www.weaverfuneralhome.net Glen William McClain Sr., age 86, passed away Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2004, at his residence. Published in Bristol Herald Courier on December 26, 2004

McRAE, D. Harold BRISTOL, Va. – D. Harold McRae, age 87, of 1001 Corporation St., passed away Friday, Dec. 17, 2004, at the home of his son. Mr. McRae was born on March 12, 1917, in Alberta, Canada, a son of the late William and Emma McRae. Mr. McRae had lived in the Bristol area for the past three months, coming from Owls Head, Maine. Mr. McRae was a veteran, having served with the Royal Canadian Air Force. He was a research scientist, employed by Rohm and Haas, in Springhouse, Pa. Mr. McRae was a member of the Lakeview Orthodox Presbyterian Church, in Rockport, Maine. Mr. McRae is survived by his wife, Grace Tough McRae, of Owls Head; three daughters, Kathleen Luscher, of Kaladen, B.C., Noreen Strautin, of Chelsea, Mass., and Ruth Lagonegro, of Schwenksville, Pa.; two sons, Brian McRae, of Bristol Virginia, and Bruce McRae, of Lawrenceville, Ga.; one sister, Edith Hardy, of Vancouver, BC. At Mr. McRae's request, his body will be cremated. A memorial service will be held at a later date in Maine. Online condolences may be sent at www.weaverfuneralhome.net Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published in Bristol Herald Courier from December 30 to December 31, 2004

McCROSKEY, Marie "Willie,” age 76, a resident of Cambridge House, Bristol Tennessee, died Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004. She was a native of Washington County, Va., daughter of the late Robert and Ester Withers Fleenor. She had attended Old Airport Road Baptist Church, a retired employee of Monroe Calculating Company and also worked at Falconers, Mallicote and McFarlane Graphics. Survivors include her daughter, Clara J. Williams, Blountville; cousins, Dorothy Barnes and Bob Wilson and wife Betty; sister-in-law, Erma Stewart; one niece; and several nephews. She was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Geneva McCroskey. Funeral services will be conducted 8 p.m. Tuesday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Dr. Kenneth Widener officiating, assisted by Dr. Clay Brinson. Graveside services will be 11 a.m. Wednesday in Valley View Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jim Goodman, Spurgeon McCroskey, David Murray, William Robert Widener, Alex Stophel, Brad Stophel and Adam Stophel. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday prior to time of service. A procession will leave the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday. The family expresses special thanks to the staffs of Wellmont Hospice House and Cambridge House. Expressions of sympathy may be registered at www.weaverfuneralhome.net. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published in Bristol Herald Courier on December 28, 2004

MILLSAP, Ernest J. BRISTOL, Tenn. – Mr. Ernest J. "Sherman" Millsap, age 71, passed away suddenly Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004, at the Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Abingdon and had lived in Washington County, Va., until moving to Bristol in 1962. He was a member of the Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church and was a retired truck driver. Sherman was a member of the Whiteside Masonic Lodge 13, the Jericho Temple, A.A.D.N.M.S., a life member of the VFW Post 3382, the Woodmen of the World and the Loyal Order of Moose 972. He is survived by: his wife of 42 years, Edna Mae Felty Millsap; a son, Edward Garrison Neal and wife Diane of College Park, Md.; a daughter, Joyce Neal Powell and husband William D. of Charlotte, N.C.; four grandchildren, Jay Gartison Neal, Heather Neal Weitzel, Neal Summers Powell and Emily Elizabeth Powell; eight great-grandchildren, Michael, Joshua, Sara, David, Noah, Mitchell, Noah and Caroline; and a sister, Ann Thomas of Glade Spring. A funeral service will be conducted Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005, at 11 a.m. in the Reynolds Memorial United Methodist Church with Rev. Malcolm Wansley Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the Knollkreg Memorial Park with military rites by the Highlands Fellowship Honor Color Guard. The family will receive friends from 4-6 p.m., Friday night at the Forest Hills Branch of Farris Funeral Service, (located on the grounds of Forest Hills Memory Gardens), 19415 Lee Highway, Abingdon, where a Masonic service will be held. Pallbearers will be Bob Guffey, Ernest "Red" Blackburn, John Singleton, Neal S. Powell, Jack Jay, David Hackler, Richard Keesling and Mike Cash. Honorary pallbearers will be Bob Benning, Eric Weitzel, Preston Hawthorne, Ernest Statzer, Bill Layman, William Felty, Glenn Sword, Jay Garrison Neal, Stanley King and .Jim Jarvis. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, VA 23058. Those wishing to express a memory or sympathy online may do so by visiting www.farrisfuneralservice.com. The Forest Hills Chapel of Farris Funeral Service is serving the family of Mr. Millsap. Published in Bristol Herald Courier from December 31, 2004 to January 1, 2005

MORRELL, Billy Gene BRISTOL, Tenn. – Billy Gene Morrell, age 69, 284 Old Hickory Tree Road, died Thursday, Dec. 30, 2004, at his home. He was a native of Sullivan County, son of the late John Mack Morrell and Nora C. Whitamore Morrell. He was a member of Belle Meadows Baptist Church and a retired automobile salesman. Survivors include his wife, Artie Quales Morrell; son, Richard A. Morrell, Garden City, Idaho; daughters, Jackie Morrell, Bristol Tennessee, Angie Statzer, Bristol Virginia, and Hope Morrison, Bristol Tennessee; grandchildren, Wesley Morrell, Shawn Statzer, Brittany Morrell, Zack Pierce, Chase Statzer, Malick Morrison, Kyle Pierce, Anthony Morrison and Dominique Morrison; sisters, Peggy Trivette, Rosalyn "Lindy" Booher and Corena Puryear. He was preceded in death by one sister, Mary Lee Boyd, and three brothers, Jim Morrell, Paul Morrell and Albert Morrell. Funeral services will be conducted 3 p.m. Saturday in Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dewey Williams, Rev. Sam Haynes and Rev. Jimmy Epperson officiating. Burial will follow in Shipley Cemetery. Pallbearers, Randy Morrell, Danny Morrell, Kenny Morrell, Jeff Booher, Phil Morrell, Dale Morrell, Chris Trivette and Tony Morrell. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until service time at the funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published in Bristol Herald Courier from December 30 to December 31, 2004

NEWMAN, Anna C. Wright, age 85, of 230 Vance Tank Road Lot 51, Bristol, Tenn., went to be with the Lord on Thursday, Dec. 23, 2004, at her home. Mrs. Newman was born on April 28, 1919, a daughter of the late Joseph A. and Anna C. Hale Booher. Mrs. Newman was retired from Imperial Reading and was a member of the Beidelman Presbyterian Church. Mrs. Newman is survived by: one daughter, JoAnn Crowder and husband Allen; five grandchildren, Alice Fuller and husband Gary, Jane Privette, Karen Cipolla and husband Donnie, Cathy Evans and Joella Evans and husband Mike; seven great-grandchildren, Sunshine, Elicia, Misty, Neal, Joshua, Amanda, and Kathlyn; two great-great-granddaughters; special friend, Andy Bowers; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by a great-grandson, Eric Lee Cipolla. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004, at 7 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. David Burton officiating. Committal services will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. at Weaver Cemetery. Pallbearers include: Gary Fuller, Joshua Stewart, Mike Evans, Tony Caywood, Donnie Cipolla and Mark Fields. Honorary pallbearers include: Elmer Ollis, Reed Booher, Dean Booher, Jack Woods and Jim Broce. The family will receive friends on Sunday from 5-6:45 p.m. at Weaver Funeral Home. Online condolences may be registered at www.weaverfuneralhome.net Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published in Bristol Herald Courier on December 25, 2004

PENDERGRASS, Deborah Lynn  BRISTOL, Va. – Deborah Lynn Pendergrass, age 50, has lost her fight with cancer and has earned her fare home to be with family and friends that have already made their journey. Deborah has a passion for life and everyone who had the opportunity to cross her path was truly blessed. Deborah was born May 23, 1954, in Grundy. She was a lifelong resident of the Bristol area and was an employee of Bristol Compressors. Deborah was preceded in death by her mother, Bernice Summit, father, Dewey B. Compton, grandparents, Clint and Anne Cassidy and John and Marie Compton. She is survived by: husband, Danny Pendergrass; daughter, Carolyn Otey, Bristol; brother, Craig Compton; niece, Anne Compton; nephew, Michael Compton; and very special friends, Bob and Sally Ray and Rhonda Murray. Funeral services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004, at the graveside in the Glenwood Cemetery with Rev. Jimmy Epperson officiating. Online condolences may be registered at www.weaverfuneralhome.net. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday in the Weaver Funeral Home. Published in Bristol Herald Courier on December 27, 2004

POBST, Hadley Armistead BRISTOL, Tenn. – Hadley Armistead Pobst, age 77, went to be with the Lord Monday, Dec. 27, 2004. Hadley was born Jan. 10, 1927, in Tazewell, Va. He has been a resident of Bristol for the last 50 years. Mr. Pobst served in the Army during World War II. He was elder emeritus at Edgemont Presbyterian Church. Mr. Pobst taught mathematics in area schools, was assistant professor at Virginia Highlands Community College until his retirement in 1990 and was a member of Bristol Organization of Model Builders. He loved the Lord, his family, the outdoors and building and flying model airplanes. Survivors include: wife of 54 years, Betty Quillin Pobst; children, George Hadley Pobst and wife Peggy of Murfreesboro, Tenn., and their children, Jonathan Ryan, Tim and Ben, Eileen Elizabeth White and husband Alan of Kingsport and their children, Brian, Kristin and Andrew, Laura Jean Correll and husband Rick of Calhoun, Ga., and their children, Robert, Beth and Aubree, Theodore Quillin Pobst of Nashville, Tenn., Eleanore Jane Womac and husband Alvin of Alcoa, Tenn., and their children, Austin and Adrian, and Susan Joyce Pobst of Columbia, Tenn. Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2004, at 2 p.m. at Edgemont Presbyterian Church with Rev. Larry Stallard and Rev. Jerry Shibley officiating. Interment will follow at Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be deacons and elders at Edgemont Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 12-1:45 p.m., prior to the service. Online condolences may be registered at www.weaverfuneralhome.net Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published in Bristol Herald Courier on December 29, 2004

RHEA, Andrew (Andy) Scott, 27, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 30, 2004 (in Cleveland, Virginia.) Born on Oct. 30, 1977, in Bristol Tennessee, he was of the Baptist faith. Preceding him in death are his maternal grandmother, Ruby Dishman, and paternal grandfather, Mack Rhea. Survivors include his wife, Rebecca Rhea; three children, Azrael Collins, Destiny Collins and Melody Rhea; parents, Vick and Kelly Dishman Rhea, of Cleveland; brothers, Timmy Bailey and Charles Daniel Rhea; paternal grandmother, Lillian Rhea; maternal grandfather, Richard Dishman; and mother and father-in-law, Barbara and Robert Killen; and numerous aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends also survive. Pallbearers will be Tim Bailey, Timmy Bailey, Less Rhea, Billy Johnson, Chubs Bailey, R.J. Johnson, Dennis Bailey and Butch Breeding. Honorary pallbearers will be Amanda Jacobs, Niki Hamilton and Timmy Bailey. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, Jan. 1, at 8 p.m. at Owens Funeral Service Chapel with Rev. Michael Rhea and Bill Trail officiating. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. before the funeral service. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, Jan. 2, at 2 p.m. at the Rasnake & Kiser Family Cemetery in Clinchfield, Va. Those wishing to attend are asked to meet at the funeral home by 1:30 p.m. to follow in the funeral procession. Owens Funeral Service, Lebanon, is in charge of arrangements. Published in Bristol Herald Courier from December 31, 2004 to January 2, 2005

ROARK, Reverend Clarence Layton  BRISTOL, Tenn. – Rev. Clarence Layton Roark, age 78, of Highway 421, went home to be with the Lord on Dec. 29, 2004, at the Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center, following an extended illness. Mr. Roark was born on March 11, 1926, to the late Roby and Julie Roark. A veteran of the U.S. Navy, he served in the Southern Pacific and also on Wake Island. He was a carpenter's mate third class (CB) V6USNR SV and was also a member of the Sacred Order of the Golden Dragon. He was retired from Hayesfield Nursery, a former pastor, loving husband and grandfather. Survivors are his wife of 58 years, Lilly Roark; a daughter, Joanne Porter and husband Edward Porter of Shady Valley, Tenn.; and two sons, Roger Roark and wife Ruth of Elizabethton, Tenn., and Roby Roark and wife Totsie of Bristol Tennessee. Also surviving Mr. Roark are six grandchildren; and 13 great-grandchildren. Mr. Roark was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Lee Ann Roark, three brothers, Roy Lee Roark, Ed Roark and Arlis Roark, three sisters, Ozal Roark Shelton, Opal Roark Shelton and Ruby Roark. The funeral service for Mr. Roark will be held at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005, in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with the Reverend Hubert Baily and Reverend Edward Porter officiating. Special music will be provided by the choir of Spoon Gap Freewill Baptist Church. The visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday evening at the funeral home. The committal service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday in Shipley Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Kevin Roark, Chris Roark, Brandon Roberts, Johnny Roberts and Donnie Johnson. Honorary pallbearers will be Charles Henry, Edward Porter, Joe Roark, Bill Roark, Ralph Roark, Dr. Tom Green and staff of the Wellmont Bristol Medical Center. Online condolences may be registered at www.weaverfuneralhome.net. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published in Bristol Herald Courier from December 31, 2004 to January 1, 2005

ROBINSON, Katheryn June, age 58, of Cambridge Nursing Home, went to be with the Lord Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004. Miss Robinson was a native and lifelong resident of Bristol Virginia, was the daughter of the late John and Viola Robinson, and was of the Baptist faith. Survivors include three sisters, Eleanor Nelson of Limestone, Tenn., Phyllis Hicks of Portland, Okla., and Polly Burnette of Bristol; and one brother, William S. Robinson of Bristol Virginia. Also surviving are several nieces and nephews. At Miss Robinson's request, her body will be cremated and memorials may be made in honor of Katheryn June Robinson to American Diabetes Association, 4205 Hillsboro Road, Suite 200, Nashville, TN 37215. E-mail condolences may be sent to the family at www.weaverfuneralhome.net. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published in Bristol Herald Courier from December 31, 2004 to January 1, 2005

SADLER, Dorothy "Dot" Briscoe, age 87, formerly of Harriman, Tenn., went to be with the Lord, Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004. She was a native of Knoxville, Tenn., and graduated from the University of Tennessee in 1939, with a B.S. degree in nutrition. She was dietitian for the Girl Scout Camps in Townsend and for St. Mary's Hospital in Knoxville, before moving to Harriman to become the school dietitian in 1940. She then became an educator and, during her years of teaching, had the distinction of having taught in every school in the Harriman system. She was actively involved with the Roane Literary Council in teaching adults to read. She also served 12 years as a member of the Harriman School Board and was a member of First Presbyterian Church of Harriman for over 70 years. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Sadler Sr. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Oles Miller of Bristol Tennessee; son and daughter-in-law, John C. and Margaret Sadler of Metairie, La., and sons, Braxton L. "Gus" Sadler of Knoxville and Charles Lee Sadler Jr. of Nashville, Tenn.; a sister-in-law, Ruth Sadler Stowers of Homewood, Ala.; grandson and wife, Carlton Lee and Mindy Miller of Tucson, Ariz.; a granddaughter, Jennifer Caldwell of Springfield, Mo., and a granddaughter and husband, Lisa and Mike Ferris of Murrells Inlet, S.C. A memorial service will be conducted at 7 p.m., Wednesday, Dec. 29, 2004, at Edgemont Presbyterian Church with Rev. Larry Stallard officiating. The family will receive friends at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday at the church. For those desiring, memorial contributions may be made to Edgemont Presbyterian Church, 1013 Edgemont Ave., Bristol, TN 37620; or the American Alzheimer's Association, 207 N. Boone St., Johnson City, TN 37604. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting our Website at www.akardfuneralhome.com. Akard Funeral Home, 1912 West State St., Bristol, TN 37620, (423) 989-4800, is serving the family of Mrs. Sadler. Published in Bristol Herald Courier on December 28, 2004

SHUMAKER, Peggy Peters  BRISTOL, Tenn. – Peggy Peters Shumaker, age 75, went to be with the Lord, Friday, Dec. 24, 2004, at her residence. Mrs. Shumaker was a former member of the Maple Hills Garden Club. She was a member of Blountville Christian Church, where she and Bud were leaders of the youth group and was a mother to many of the church children in the late 70's and early 80's. Mrs. Shumaker was the daughter of the late Charlie and Onietta Lane Peters, and was a wonderful wife. Mrs. Shumaker is survived by her husband of 53 years, Thomas Brady "Bud" Shumaker; one sister, Pauline V. Peters of Bristol Tennessee; and cousins. The funeral service will be conducted at 8 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 28, 2004, in the Akard Funeral Home Chapel with Leland Houser, minister, and Dwight Shaffer, minister, officiating. The entombment service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 29, in Tri-Cities Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Harold Newland, Hobert Carr, Fred Birdwell, Ed Booker, Gary Booker, Dan Bettis, Phillip Hughes and Paul Gebhardt. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday, prior to the service at Akard Funeral Home. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make memorial contributions to Blountville Christian Church, Building Fund, 1680 Blountville Boulevard, Blountville, TN 37617 or to their favorite charity in memory of Peg Shumaker. Condolences may be sent to the family by visiting our website at www.akardfuneralhome.com. Akard Funeral Home, 1912 West State St., Bristol, TN 37620, (423) 989-4800, is serving the family of Mrs. Shumaker.

Published in Bristol Herald Courier from December 26 to December 28, 2004

SOUDER, Dorothy N. Bryan  BLUFF CITY – Dorothy N. Bryan Souder, 83, formerly of 190 Holston Drive, died Thursday, Dec. 30, 2004, at NHC Healthcare of Johnson City, following a lengthy illness. A native of Bluff City, she was the daughter of the late J.B. and Jenny Myrtle Harkleroad Bryan. Mrs. Souder was a member of Bluff City Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Germany A. Souder, in 1997. Survivors include two sons, Kenneth Souder of Johnson City and Frederick Souder of Bluff City; two daughters, Patricia Souder and Rebecca Souder Taylor and her husband Steve of Bluff City; five grandchildren, Kristin Barnett, Keelie Watkins, Amber Taylor, Lauren Taylor and Daniel Taylor; and three great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be conducted at 7 p.m., Saturday, Jan. 1, 2005, at Bluff City Baptist Church with Rev. Joe Blankenship and Layman Sheldon Lewis officiating. Graveside and interment will be at 2 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 2, 2005, in Morning View Cemetery. Everyone is asked to assemble at the cemetery at 1:45 p.m. Active pallbearers will be Steven Taylor, Daniel Taylor, Steve Barnett, Danny Watkins and nephews and friends. The family will receive friends from 6-7 p.m., Saturday, prior to the service at Bluff City Baptist Church. Condolences may be sent to the family through our Website at www.tetrickfuneralhome.com. Tetrick Funeral Home-Bluff City.

Published in Bristol Herald Courier from December 31, 2004 to January 1, 2005

WALTERS, Charles W. BRISTOL, Va. – The family of Charles W. Walters will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004, at the Oak Hill Funeral Home in Kingsport. Funeral services will be held at 1 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 27, 2004, in the Oak Hill Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Joe W. Byrd officiating. Graveside services and interment will follow immediately on Monday in the Oak Hill Memorial Park, with military honors being performed by the American Legion Hammond Post 3 and Gate City Post 265. Pallbearers will be Christopher Sennet, Scott Sennet, Robert Blevins, Paul Hill, Brandon Jones and Colby Addison. Charles W. Walters, age 73, went to be with the Lord Tuesday, Dec. 21, 2004, at 5:30 p.m. in the Wellmont Hospice House. The staff of Oak Hill Funeral Home is serving the family of Mr. Walters. Published in Bristol Herald Courier from December 25 to December 26, 2004

WATSON, Josephine M. BRISTOL, Tenn. – Josephine M. Watson, age 71, of 42 23rd St., passed away Wednesday, Dec. 22, 2004, at her residence with her family. She was born Jan. 15, 1933, a daughter of Joseph and Nellie Mae Bolling, and a lifelong resident of the Bristol area. She was a dedicated wife, loving mother and maw-maw and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by a son, Joel Watson, and a brother, Tommy Booher. Survivors include: husband, Jack D. Watson, Bristol Tennessee; daughter, Renee Watson and fiancé, David Cawood, Bristol Tennessee; two sons, Joey and wife, Kim Watson, Bristol Tennessee, and Jason Watson, Oak Ridge, Tenn.; brother, Ronald Booher and wife, Phyllis, Spotsylvania, Va.; grandchildren, Tonya Braswell, Bristol Tennessee, Todd Anderson, Pensacola, Fla., Ian Watson, Bristol Tennessee, and Derrick Barnes and Amber Watson, both of Blountville; great-granddaughter, Keelan Braswell; aunts, Lucy Moore of Bristol Tennessee and Lula Osborne of Biloxi, Miss.; sister-in-law, Faye Wright of Bristol Virginia; sister and brother-in-law, Peggie and James Stapleton of Sparta, Tenn.; and several nieces and nephews. Memorial services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 27, 2004, at the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sam Haynes officiating. Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital in Memphis, Tenn.. in honor of Mrs. Watson. Special thanks to Dr. Jim Schrenker. Online condolences may be registered at www.weaverfuneralhome.net At Mrs. Watson's request, her body has been cremated. The family will receive friends from 6 to 7:45 p.m. Monday at the Weaver Funeral Home. Weaver Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Published in Bristol Herald Courier on December 26, 2004

WILKINSON, Luther Earl  BLUFF CITY – Luther Earl Wilkinson Sr., 83, passed away Friday evening, Dec. 24, 2004, at his home. He was born on May 6, 1921, in Pentacre, W.Va., a son of the late Robert Lee and America Elizabeth Jarrett Wilkinson. He was also preceded in death by a sister and seven brothers, He served in the U.S. Marine Corps for four years and was a member of the Church of God in Cedar Grove, W.Va. He retired from the Sullivan County School System in 1974, having taught 22 years at Bluff City High School, Mary Hughes High School and Sullivan East High School. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Thelma Ethel Walls Wilkinson, whom he married on Dec. 24, 1947, in Bristol; five children, Luther Earl Wilkinson Jr. and his wife Linda of Glasgow, W.Va., Brenda Hutchings and her husband Geoff of Elizabethton, David Wilkinson and his wife Pansy of Piney Flats, Joe Wilkinson and his wife Debbie of Bluff City and Gary Wilkinson and his wife Debbie of Bristol Tennessee; nine grandchildren, Luther Earl Wilkinson III of Toledo, Ohio, Chris Wilkinson of Farmersburg, Ind., Gennie Edwards of Wichita, Kan., Gretchen Norton of Seymour, Tenn., Ginger Lewis of Elizabethton, Jessica and Melissa Wilkinson of Bluff City and Meisha and Greta Wilkinson of Bristol Tennessee; 11 great- grandchildren, Ashley, Hailey and Sydney Wilkinson, Eli Wilkinson, Wil and Gwenyth Edwards, Hannah, Ellie and Carter Norton and Hunter and Aaron Lewis; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6 until 7:45 Monday evening, Dec. 27, 2004, at Oakley-Cook Funeral Home. The funeral service will follow at 8 o'clock in the Paul Cook Memorial Chapel with Rev. Estel Williams and Rev. Bryan Edwards officiating. The committal service and interment will be held at 2 o'clock Tuesday afternoon, Dec. 28, 2004, in Sunrise Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Bryan Edwards, Bill Norton, Justin Mullins, Kelly Botts, Chris Wilkinson and Earl Wilkinson. Military rites will be presented by the VFW Post 6975 Honor Guard. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting www.oakley-cook.com. Mr. Wilkinson and his family are in the care of Oakley-Cook Funeral Home, 2223 Volunteer Parkway, Bristol, Tenn., telephone 423-764-7123.

Published in Bristol Herald Courier on December 27, 2004