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Ona Evelyn Hood, 79, Church Hill.
CHURCH HILL - Ona Evelyn Berry Hood, 79, went to be with the Lord early Tuesday morning (Mar. 1, 2005) at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center after a brief illness.
Born May 11, 1925 in Clinchport, Va., she was a daughter of the late Auburn E. and Lula Mae Duncan Berry. She was a homemaker and attended Greenvale Missionary Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Hollie L. Hood; brothers, Robert J., George W., Glen, Jake and Ben Berry; sisters, Flora Johnson, Maude Dalton and Ann Jaynes.
She is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Hattie Sue Rhoton and husband J.D.; a son and daughter-in-law, C. Douglas Hood and wife Barbara; one grandson, John Anthony Rhoton and wife Rhonda; two granddaughters, Christina Rhoton Mullins and husband Brian, all of Church Hill, and Melissa Hood Brooks and husband Johnny of Surgoinsville; one great-grandson, Seth Robert Brooks; and one stepgreat-granddaughter, Kari Newton; one brother, Frank Berry and wife Janet of Mars Hill, N.C.; sisters, Kate Dalton of Kingsport, June Williams and husband Harvey of Knoxville, and Ruth Gantner of Detroit, Mich.; a host of nieces and nephews, cousins and other family also survive.
Calling hours will be from 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at Scott County Funeral Home, Weber City, Va. The family will also receive friends at the home, 304 Frisco Avenue, Church Hill.
Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Thursday from the chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Kevin Morris and the Rev. Wrightly Salling officiating.
Music will be provided by the Ferryman Quartet.
Committal services will take place at 11 a.m. Friday at Oak Hill Memorial Park.
Carter-Trent/Scott County Funeral Home is serving the family of Ona Evelyn Hood.
Hershel L. Hyatt, 74, Norton, Va.
NORTON, Va. - Hershel L. Hyatt, 74, passed away Sunday (Feb. 27, 2005) at the Johnson City Medical Center.
He was a veteran of the Korean Conflict, serving in the U.S. Marines. He was of the Freewill Baptist faith.
Surviving are his son, Donald L. Hyatt of Norton, Va.; three daughters, Janet Sue Hyatt, Kathy Diane Hyatt, both of Virginia, and Linda Mullins of Norton, Va.; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 1 to 2 p.m. at the Sturgill Funeral Home, Coeburn, Va.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel.
Military graveside services will be conducted at the funeral home after the services by the Norton VFW Post No. 4301.
Burial will be in the Greenwood Memorial Gardens, Coeburn, Va. The family requests no one to go to the cemetery for the burial.
Fred Lane, 63, Ft. Blackmore, Va.
Services for Fred Gene Lane, 64, Ft. Blackmore, Va., who entered into rest Monday (Feb. 28, 2005), will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of Gate City Funeral Home with the Rev. George Willis and the Rev. Eddie "Sonny" Starnes officiating.
Music will be provided by Toke Hensley, James "Babe" Lawson, Phillip Elliott and Buford Sallings.
Burial will follow at the Lane Family Cemetery, Ft. Blackmore, Va.
Pallbearers will be nephews, Jimmy Lane, Jeff Lane, Randall Lane, Ed Frasier, Junior Lane and Charles McDavid.
Honorary pallbearers will be Ken Lane, Jack Frasier, Bob Frasier and Samuel Gillenwater.
Dan Cea Laster Jr., 66, Bulls Gap.
BULLS GAP - Dan Cea Laster Jr., 66, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday (Feb. 27, 2005).
He was a member and deacon of Keplar Missionary Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Dan Laster Sr. and Ethel Rush Laster.
He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Mary Brummitt Laster; three daughters, Sue Hill and husband Jack, Debbie Taylor and husband Larry, Patsy Carr and husband Chris; five grandchildren, Penny, Brandon, Misty, Daniel, Steven; eight great-grandchildren, Erica, Aaliah, Kyla, Gregory, Harley, Dakota, Haley-Grace, DaShaun; brother, Thomas Laster and wife Almeda; four sisters, Bonnie Smith, Joann Hawkins, Mary Helen Jones, Sylvia Evans; several nieces, nephews and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today prior to the service at Christian-Sells Funeral Home, Rogersville, and other times at the home of Larry and Debbie Taylor.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Fred White and Rev. Jerry D. Lawson officiating.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Persia Cemetery.
Loraine Light, 81, Kingsport.
KINGSPORT - Loraine Light, 81, passed away at 3 p.m. Monday (Feb. 28, 2005) at North Side Hospital in Johnson City following an extended illness.
Born in Elkhorn City, Ky., on June 10, 1923, a daughter of the late Elmer and Alice Belcher Abshire, she had resided in this area most of her life.
A retired cosmetologist, she had been owner and operator of A-drena Beauty Salon for many years.
She was of the Baptist faith.
The family would like to extend a special thank you to Dr. Meyers, Dr. Bogan and CICU Staff at Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center.
Mrs. Light was preceded in death by her parents; a brother, Charles Kenneth Abshire; two sisters, Melida Jean Abshire and Oma Dutton; her grandmother, May Potter Payne.
She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Walter Baxter Light, of the home; daughter, Drena Blizzard and husband, Bennett of Elkhorn City, Ky.; two step daughters, Sherry Crowder and husband, Troy Edward of Kingsport and Kathy Light of Fall Branch; stepson, Doug Light and wife, Rose of Kingsport; special nephew, Dana Light, Jr. and wife Judy of Fall Branch; four granddaughters; three grandsons; four great-grandchildren; one brother, Billie Morris Abshire of Akron, Ohio; one sister, Geneva Kubiak and husband, Frank of Georgia; several nephews, great-nephews and great-nieces.
Calling hours are from 1 to 3 p.m. Friday at East Lawn Funeral Home and anytime at the residence.
Services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Friday in the chapel with Wesley Light officiating.
Burial will follow in East Lawn Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Aaron Blizzard, Randy Jackson, Kevin Jackson, Charles Crowder, Richie Crowder and Michael Pratt.
Honorary pallbearers will be James Marshall, Ed Crowder, Bennie Blizzard, Doug Light, Dana Light Jr., Wesley Light and Marion Light.
Those wishing may make memorial contributions to the Holston Methodist Home for Children, 215 E. Springbrook Drive, Johnson City, Tenn. 37604.
Hugh Kyle Livesay, 91, Bensalem, Pa.
BENSALEM, Pa. - Hugh Kyle Livesay, 91, who was born and raised in the Rogersville area, died Friday evening at the Saint John Neumann Nursing Home in Philadelphia after a month-long illness.
Born in Kyles Ford on Jan. 24, 1914, he was oldest of the 10 children of the late Marion T. Livesay and the former Mary Ella Testerman.
Always an avid sports enthusiast, he was a star athlete at Rogersville High School, graduating in 1933. At Lincoln Memorial University, he was an honor roll student, "three letterman" in football, basketball and track, and captain of the basketball team. In 1937, he was named coach of the high school girls basketball team in Church Hill, where he taught school.
He moved to Philadelphia in the late 1930s where his expert marksmanship earned him a position at Eastern State Penitentiary guarding notorious bank robber Willie Sutton and 200 other inmates. During World War II, he was a teacher in the special training units and a basic training instructor at both Fort Jackson, S.C., and Fort Bragg, N.C. Along with privates, he also trained Army dogs-as his five children were growing up years later, he'd often shake his head and say dogs were easier to train than kids.
After the war, he was employed by the U.S. Post Office until his retirement 30 years ago. A founding charter member of Peace Evangelical Lutheran Church, Bensalem, Pa., he served as church councilman and treasurer for 15 years. In his retirement, he was a member of the Bensalem Senior Citizens, where he enjoyed playing bridge and pinochle and excelled in state senior competitions for billiards. He was also a dedicated organic gardener.
Genealogy and his family heritage were his special passion. He delighted in telling the stories of his ancestors, who included Milum Davis Livesay, Union veteran, Stephen Surgener and James Testerman, Confederate veterans, James Livesay, veteran of the War of 1812, and George Livesay, veteran of the American Revolution. All of these lived in the Kyles Ford-Blackwater area. He was an active member for more than 40 years and former president of the Livesay Historical Society, a genealogical organization with international membership which met last summer in Kingsport.
He was also preceded in death by five brothers, William Talmadge Livesay (1915-1968) and Milum Davis Livesay (1930-1987), as well as three brothers who died in childhood.
He is survived by his beloved wife of more than 57 years, the former Margaret Sanko, Bensalem, Pa.; four daughters, Mary Ellen Livesay of Bensalem, Nancy Resch (husband Peter) of Bensalem, Susan Livesay of Philadelphia, and Karen Blank of Langhorne, Pa.; a son, Hugh Kyle Livesay Jr. of Warwick, Pa.; two sisters, Nora Moore (husband Clint) of Beverly Hills, Fla., and Winnie Morrow of Knoxville; two brothers, M.T. Livesay Jr. (wife Alyne) of Rogersville, and Anderson D. Livesay (wife Maxine) of Morristown; five grandchildren, Alexandra Resch of Ann Arbor, Mich., Stephen Senatore of Glenside, Pa., Ingrid Resch of Alexandria, Va., Andrew Senatore of Bensalem and Alyssa Blank of Langhorne; and 44 nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Livesay Historical Society, c/o L. Neal Testerman, Treasurer, 11 Winthrop Rd., W. Hartford, Conn. 06110-1656, or to Lincoln Memorial University, Harrogate, Tenn.
Services are being held today in Bensalem, Pa.
Tomlinson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Alberta R. Morrison, 90, Kingsport.
A combined entombment service for Alberta (Raber) Morrison, 90, of Kingsport, who passed away Monday (Feb. 28, 2005), and her husband Harold, will be to be held at 11 a.m. today at the East Lawn Memorial Park and Mausoleum with Dr. John Owston officiating.
The family would like to thank the Wellington Place staff and Dr. Mary Jane Gibson for all the loving care and compassion they have shown our mother during her stay with them.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the charity of one's choice.
East Lawn is serving the Morrison family.
Charles Lee Mullins, 47, Pennington Gap, Va.
PENNINGTON GAP, Va. - Charles Lee Mullins was born in Lee County, Va., on Wednesday, June 5, 1957, and passed away on Saturday (Feb. 26, 2005) at the Johnson City Medical Center at the age of 47.
He had lived several years in Indiana and most of his life in Lee County. Charles had worked in the construction industry and was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wesley David and Mildred Jean Mullins; and sister, Irene Coborn.
Charles is survived by his wife, Cathy Mullins of Pennington Gap, Va.; son, Charles Mullins of Noblesville, Ind.; two daughters, Renee Mullins and Angel Mullins, both of Noblesville, Ind.; three grandchildren; seven brothers, Johnny Mullins and Herman Mullins, both of Pennington Gap, Va., William Mullins of Jonesville, Va., David Mullins and Jessee Lee Mullins, both of North Carolina, Stevie Mullins of Bloomington, Ind., and Danny Mullins of Indianapolis, Ind.; three sisters, Stella Whitley of North Carolina, Doris Turner of Tazewell, Tenn., and Lisa Stewart of Jonesville, Va.
Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Province Funeral Home in Pennington Gap, Va.
Services will be held at 7 p.m. today in the funeral home sanctuary with Dr. Charles Barrier officiating.
Charles Mullins will be cremated.
Paul E. Newman, 94, Indianapolis, Ind.
INDIANAPOLIS, Ind. - Paul E. Newman, 94, died Sunday (Feb. 27, 2005).
He was born May 14, 1910 in Culver, Ind. He was a graduate of Purdue University and had advanced degrees from the University of Wisconsin and Cornell University.
Paul retired in 1966, after 30 years with the Beacon Milling Co. of Cayuga, N.Y. He was a member and past president of the American Feed Manufacturers Association and a member of Rotary International of Auburn, N.Y., and Leesburg, Fla. He was also chairman of the Cayuga County United Way board for two years, and a member of the Union Springs Central School Board for 10 years, chairman for two years. He was a member of Cayuga United Methodist Church and was active with Cayuga County Boy Scouts and the YMCA. Paul participated in the Great Race for many years and became the oldest person to complete the race in 2000 when he was 90 years old.
Paul had resided in Central Florida for 28 years prior to moving to Indianapolis, Ind., in September 2004.
Survivors include his wife of 65 years, Julie R. Newman; sons, Robb (Betsy) Newman, Larry (Susan) Newman, Rich (Janet) Newman; daughter, Ann Newman; sister, Leta (Phil) Reynolds; eight grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
A memorial service will be held in Cayuga, N.Y., this summer.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cayuga United Methodist Church, Box 247, Cayuga, N.Y. 13034 or to Purdue Foundation - Paul E. Newman Scholar Award, College of Agriculture Development Office, 715 W. State St., W. Lafayette, Ind. 47907 or to a charity of the donor's choice.
Arrangements by Flanner and Buchanan Funeral Center - Speedway, Indianapolis, Ind.
Virginia Kathleen Self, 86, Rogersville.
ROGERSVILLE - Virginia Kathleen Hagood Self, 86, of Rogersville, died Tuesday (March 1, 2005) after a lengthy battle with Parkinson's disease.
She was born March 30, 1918. Virginia was a faithful member of Persia United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday School and MFY. She was one of the founding members of the Rogersville Special Day Market and an avid member of the Persia Home Demonstration Club. Virginia was a homemaker and did substitute teaching in her younger years. She was a very special friend to the many children who grew up in the Persia community.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hobart V. and Florence Mooney Hagood; son, Delbert (Doc) Self; granddaughter, Toni Ann Self; brothers, Robert W. Hagood, Oak Ridge, H.V. Hagood Jr., Morristown, and Jack Drain, Rogersville; and her stepmother, Stella Hagood, Rogersville.
Surviving are her husband of 70 years, John Melvin Self of the home; sons, Robert Eugene Self, Ron W. Self and wife, Aleda; grandchildren, Kay Self and Joe Williams, Bobby Self and James Ronald (JR) Self, all of Rogersville, Ricky and Kathy Self of Morristown; and several great-grandchildren; brothers, Larry Hagood, Rogersville, Lewis Hagood, Knoxville; sisters, Betty Richardson, Georgia Newberry, Rogersville; several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Colboch-Price Funeral Home, Rogersville.
Services will be held at Persia United Methodist Church at 11 a.m. Friday with the Rev. Fred Dimond and the Rev. Carl Jones officiating.
The body will lie in state one hour prior to the services.
Interment will follow in the Persia Community cemetery (beside the Persia United Methodist Church).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Persia United Methodist Church.
Myrtle M. Spivey, 79, Kingsport.
KINGSPORT - Myrtle M. Spivey, 79, went to be with our Lord and Savior early Monday (Feb. 28, 2005).
Mrs. Spivey will always be treasured by her family as a sophisticated, thoughtful, and very loving mother and wife. She was adored by her grandchildren for her whimsical personality and generous ways. She will be dearly missed by all.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Roscoe and Alice Woods McAninch; one sister, Florence Chase; three brothers, R.C. McAninch Jr., James McAninch, and Bobby McAninch; and a grandson, Jeffrey Scott Collier II.
Survivors include her husband, Bill Spivey; two daughters, Pamela Collins of Atlanta, and Denise Collier of Richmond, Ky.; four grandchildren, Allison Stuetzer of Atlanta, Sherrod Collins in U.S. Army, Ft. Hood, Lauren Collier and Adam Collier of Richmond, Ky.; three sisters, Katherine Hines, Connie Monday, both of Kingsport, and Betty Hensley of Jonesborough; two brothers, Herman McAninch and Frank McAninch; and several nieces and nephews.
The family will receive friends from 1 to 3 p.m. Thursday at Oak Hill Funeral Home.
Graveside services will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday in Oak Hill Memorial Park.
Pallbearers will be Herman McAninch, Stoney McAninch, Allen Hensley, Scott Collier, Brian McAninch and Pfc. Robert Collins.
Christopher Keller will serve as honorary pallbearer.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to the American Diabetes Association, 6906 Kingston Pike, Suite 201, Knoxville, TN 37919.
The staff of Oak Hill Funeral Home is serving the family of Mrs. Spivey.
