Exie M. Ball
Exie Mae Ball, 87, of Cedar Lawn Convalescent Home in Abingdon, formerly of Bluefield, VA, died June 21, 1997 in an Abingdon hospital.
She was born in Raven.
Local survivors include: daughter, Margaret L. Johnson of Tazewell; and grandchild, Barbara Lynn Johnson of Tazewell.
The funeral will be conducted June 24 at 1:30 p.m. at the Dudley Memorial Chapel in Bluefield, VA.
Burial will follow in the Monte Vista Cemetery in Green Valley.
Friends may call June 23 between 7 and 9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Lettie D. Dotson
Lettie Didama Dotson, 84, of Shreve, OH, formerly of Tazewell County, died June 21, 1997 in Wooster Community Hospital.
Born in Dickenson County, she was the daughter of the late Noah and Polly Ann Johnson Duty. She had lived in Wayne County, OH, since 1991.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one granddaughter; one great-granddaughter; two brothers, Tilden and Paris Duty; and four sisters, Laura Bostic, Margaret Hart, Mary Duty and Rhoda Duty.
Survivors: husband, Henry Dotson; daughters, Christine Pierce of Shreve, OH, Mrs. Elbert "Betty" Pierce of Big Prairie, OH; son, Roger Dotson of West Salem, OH; brother, James Walter Duty of Cedar Bluff; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted June 25 at 11 a.m. at Singleton Funeral Service Chapel in Cedar Bluff with Rev. Max Linkous officiating.
Burial will follow in the Greenhills Memory Gardens Cemetery at Claypool Hill.
The family will receive friends June 23 from 7-9 p.m. at the McIntire, Davis and Greene Funeral Home, Wooster, OH, and June 24 from 7 - 9 p.m. at Singleton Funeral Service in Cedar Bluff.
George W. Smith
George William Smith, 62, of Oakwood, died June 20, 1997 in a Kingsport, TN, hospital following a long illness.
Local survivors include: daughter, Mrs. Jeff (Guyetta) McCracken of Jewell Ridge; and sister, Betty Barrett of Honaker.
The funeral was conducted June 23 at 1 p.m. at Buchanan Funeral Service Chapel in Keen Mountain.
Burial followed in the Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery in Richlands.
Beulah W. White
Beulah W. White, 77, of Whitewood, died June 21, 1997 in a Richlands hospital following a lengthy illness.
She was born in Buchanan County and was a daughter of the late Arch and Rosa Clementine Woosley Ward, both Buchanan County natives.
She was a lifelong resident of the Jewell Valley and Whitewood areas, was a former employee of the Grill at Jewell Valley Company Store at Jewell Valley and was a member of the Baptist Bible Church at Pilgrim Knob.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Quinton White; one daughter, Wylodine Justus; one sister, Edna Day; and two brothers, Clyde Ward and Thurman Ward.
Survivors: daughter, Jacalyn Brewster of Pounding Mill; son, Archie Q. White of Whitewood; sisters, Thelma Wimmer of Whitewood, Orpha Dawson of Jackson, OH; brother, Hassel Ward of Collinsville; and three grandchildren, Nathaniel White, Tamara Payne and Jeremy Brewster.
The funeral will be conducted June 24 at 1 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with Rev. Wayne Halleck and Rev. Andy Maynard officiating.
Interment
will follow in the Knob Cemetery at Pea Batch.
Friends may call at the funeral home June 23 after 6 p.m.
Dora B. Williams
Dora B. Williams, 69, of Richlands, died June 22, 1997 in a Richlands hospital.
Born in Cedar Bluff, she was a daughter of the late Henry David and Nellie Faye Burnett Williams.
She had resided in the Richlands area in her early life, moving to South Carolina for several years and returning to Richlands in 1985. She attended the Swords Creek Pentecostal (Block) Church at Swords Creek and was a former employee of the Goodwin Mills in Cedar Bluff.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, Everett D. Williams and James Williams.
Survivors: son, Jackie D. Williams of Richlands; sisters, Charlotte Barrett of Bristol, Lucille Hoops of Baptist Valley, Christine Jackson of Belfast, Lois Houchins of Richlands; and brothers, Harry Dale Williams of Cleveland, OH, and Henry David Williams, Jr. of Jewell Ridge.
The funeral will be conducted June 24 at 2 p.m. in the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel in Honaker with Rev. Carl Robinson officiating.
Entombment will follow in the Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery Mausoleum in Richlands.
Ellis Horne
Ellis Horne, 84, of the Baptist Valley section of North Tazewell, died Oct. 7, 1997 in a Tazewell hospital following a long illness.
Born in Buchanan County, he was the son of the late Cam and Nancy Keen Horne.
He was a retired coal miner formerly employed by Harmon Coal Co., Red Jacket Coal Co., Sycamore Coal Co. and Crystal Block Coal Co. He was a member of the United Mine Workers of America.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Lonnie Horne; two brothers, Charlie Horne and Huffard Horne; and two sisters, Myrtle Walker and Ida Ward.
Survivors: wife, Elsie Lester Horne; sons, Monty Horne and Bobby Horne, both of Chicago, IL; brother, Jessie Horne of Tampa, FL; sisters, Julia Keen of Patterson, Mrs. Edgar Ratliff of Cliffield, Mrs. Creda Horn and Lola Ward, both of Pilgrim Knob; three grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and three step-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted Oct. 11 at 11 a.m. at the Singleton Funeral Service Chapel in Cedar Bluff with Rev. Ancil Childress officiating.
Burial will follow in the Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill.
The family will receive friends Oct. 10 from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
Kermit E. Justice
Kermit Eugene Justice, 65, of Centralia, died Oct. 7, 1997 at St. Maryís Hospital in Centralia.
Born in Red Ash, he was a son of Henry J. and Myrtle D. (Ball) Justice.
He was retired from the Centralia Police Department from 1957 to 1986 in which he was acting chief from 1975-76 and Chief from 1976 to 1986. He was in the U.S. Air Force, serving during the Korean Conflict.
He was a lifetime member of Illinois Police Assoc.; President of Southern Illinois Police Chiefs; South Eastern Illinois Police Chiefs; Illinois Chiefs of Police; Clinton County Law Enforcement; Centralia Moon Rotary; served on the executive board of Illinois Chiefs of Police; Illinois Police Assoc. - Shawnee Division; American Legion; VFW and the Wednesday Night Poker Club.
Survivors: wife, Dorothy G. (English) Justice; sons, Michael Justice of Plymouth, IN, Rick Justice of Branson, MO, David Justice and wife, Terrie, of Normal, IL; daughters, Debbie DeRosa, and husband, Ron, of Springfield, IL, Toni Justice of St. Louis, MO; brother, Alfred Justice and wife, Rose, of Niles, MI; sisters, Doris Kuzio of Pittsburgh, PA, Phyllis Cordle and husband, Glenn, of Richlands; eight grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral was conducted Oct. 10 at 11 a.m. in the Irvin Funeral Home in Centralia with Rev. Loren Rovenstine officiating.
Burial followed in Hillcrest Memorial Park.
Donations may be made to a charity of choice.
Mary E. Richardson
Mary Elizabeth (Lizzie) Richardson, 100, of the Pine Creek section of Swords Creek, died Oct. 8, 1997 at Columbia Clinch Valley Hospital.
Born in Russell County, she was a daughter of the late Johnny and Alice Ball Robinette.
She had resided in the Swords Creek area all of her life. She was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith and a member of the Pine Creek Holiness Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John W. Richardson in March of 1973; one daughter, Dora Webb; one infant son; six brothers, Andrew, Henry, Bill, Wesley, Mervin and Junior Robinette; and four sisters, Bertie Robinette, Ida Robinette, Liza Bostic and Rosie Davis.
Survivors: daughters, Mrs. John Albert (Ida) Richardson and Mrs. Jerome (Dorothy) Whited, both of Raven, Pearl Cole, Mae Plaster and Carlie Mutter, all of Swords Creek, Mrs. Andrew (Myrtle) Plaster of Claypool Hill; sons and daughters-in-law, Robert and Ruth Richardson of Swords Creek, Clarence and Mary Richardson of Raven; sisters, Martha Miller and Laura Goodman, both of Raven; half-brother, Reese Robinette of Swords Creek; thirty one grandchildren; thirty-nine great-grandchildren; and fifteen great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted Oct. 11 at 1 p.m. at the Pine Creek Holiness Church at Swords Creek with Rev. Jim Richardson, Rev. Carl Robinson and Rev. Ancil Childress officiating.
Interment
will follow in the Richardson Family Cemetery on Horton Ridge.
Honaker Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.
Thomas G. Justus
Thomas Graham Justus, 73, died at his home Dec. 1, 1998 following a lengthy illness.
Born in McDowell County, WV, he was the son of the late Napoleon and Ocie Belle Hall Justus.
He was a member of the Wolfpen Church of God. He was a retired coal miner having worked for the Panther Coal Company, a member of the United Mine Workers of America and a retired Deputy Sheriff for the Buchanan County Sheriff Dept.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Edna Lillian Hackney Justus; his second wife, Pauline Estep Justus; and one brother, Verlon Justus.
Survivors: wife, Katherine Hurley Justus of Hurley; sons, Verlon Nelson Justus of Medina, OH, Thomas Graham Justus Jr. of Hurley, Phillip Marlowe Justus of Jacksonville, FL, Mikel Ray Justus of Richlands; stepsons, James Hurley of Patterson, Terry Hurley of Hurley; stepdaughter, Barbara Hurley Matney of Grundy; sister, Geraldine Deel of Grundy, Mildred Justus of Hurley; brothers, Steve Smith and Donald Ray Justus, both of Chicago, IL, Sonny Justus of Hurley, Harold Justus and Leonard Justus, addresses unknown; eight grandchildren; six step-grandchildren; and two step-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted Dec. 5 at 11 a.m. at the Word Evangelistic Outreach Church at Wolford with Revs. Hufford Rife, Darrell Davis, Michael Ashby and Herbert Ratliff officiating.
Burial will follow in the Mountain Valley Memorial Park at Big Rock.
Services were held Dec. 3 and will be held Dec. 4 at 7 p.m. at the church.
Grundy Funeral Home of Grundy is in charge of arrangements.
Laura B. Melvin
Laura Bell Melvin, 77, of Gratton, died Dec. 2, 1998 at Heritage Hall Health Care Center in Tazewell.
Born in Gratton, she was a daughter of the late William H. and Mary Lou Perry Melvin. She was a member of the Concord United Methodist Church.
Survivors: sister, Arlie Bourne of Tazewell; sisters-in-law, Laura Mae Melvin and Frances Melvin, both of Tazewell; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be conducted Dec. 4 at 11 a.m. at Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell with the Rev. Howard Edwards officiating.
Burial will follow at the Concord Church Cemetery at Gratton.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Concord United Methodist Church, c/o Lou Billips, Route 3, Box 116, Tazewell, VA 24651.
Raymond O. Pilkins
Raymond Osker Pilkins, 69, of Rt. 5, Bluefield, WV, (Airport Rd.), died Dec. 1, 1998 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center in Bluefield.
Born in Tannersville, he was the son of the late Benjamin Pilkins and Mary Hager Pilkins.
He had been a resident of Bluefield for 57 years. He was a retired truck driver having worked for United Transit Mix of Bluefield. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served during W.W.II. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign War belonging to the Pinnacle Post of Bluefield, WV, and was a member of the N.R.A.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.
Survivors; wife, Brenda Davis Pilkins; daughter, Maria Sheets and husband, Robert, of Bluefield; sons, Jimmy Pilkins and wife, Debra, Charles Pilkins and wife, Kimberly, David Pilkins and wife, Vickie, and Scotty Pilkins and wife, Pam, all of Bluefield, WV; brothers, Frank Pilkins of Frederick, MD, Walter Pilkins of Sauk Village, IL, Robert Pilkins of Crete, IL; and six grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted Dec. 4 at 11 a.m. at the Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel in Bluewell, WV, with the Rev. Dana Hambrick and Rev. Johnson officiating.
Burial will follow in Poor Valley Cemetery in Tannersville.
Military graveside rites will be conducted by the Sandy River District American Post No. 175 and the Mercer County Veterans Council.
Eva W. Brown
Eva Williams Brown, 96, of Salem, formerly of Tazewell, died Feb. 19, 1999 at Snyder Nursing Home in Salem.
Born at Bramwell, WV, she was a daughter of the late Andrew Jackson Williams and Mary Sue Williams.
She attended Concord College and began teaching at North Tazewell Elementary School during the emergency of World War II and continued teaching until she received her 25-year pin. She was a member of the Main Street United Methodist Church in Tazewell.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Jackson Brown Sr.; daughter, Barbara Brown Kummer; son-in-law, Karl Kummer; four brothers; and three sisters. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Survivors: son, Thomas J. Brown Jr. and wife, Dorothy H. Brown, of Upatoi, GA; grandchildren, David and Michael Kummer of Salem, Karen Kummer-Schiffi of Charlotte, NC, Kathy Brown of Columbus, GA, Thomas Brown III of Brooks, GA, Karen B. Stewart of Dawson, GA; great-grandchildren, Heather, Thomas VI, and Erin Brown, Alison Schiffi, and Kate and Alan Stewart; several nieces and nephews; and special friend, Mrs. Henry (Tillie) Kinser of Tazewell.
Graveside services were conducted Feb. 22 at 11 a.m. at Maple Hill Cemetery in Bluefield with her nephew, William H. (Bill) Brown Jr. officiating.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, Main Street United Methodist Church of Tazewell, or to a favorite charity.
Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home in Tazewell is in charge of arrangements.
Rufina Carter
Rufina Carter, 86, of the Baptist Valley area of North Tazewell, died Feb. 19, 1999 at a Tazewell nursing home.
Born at Robinson, WV, she was a daughter of the late R.N. Taylor and Roxie Taylor.
She was a member of the Gospel Lighthouse Tabernacle at Baptist Valley.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers.
Survivors: husband, William Carter; sister, Verda Pennington of Hugheston, WV; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral was conducted Feb. 22 at 2 p.m. at Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell with the Pastors Roger Monk and Clarence Danner officiating.
Burial followed at the Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, VA.
Russell A. Cordle
Russell A. Cordle, 71, of Niagara Falls, NY, died Feb. 19, 1999 in a New York hospital following a lengthy illness.
Born in Doran, he was the son of the late Charlie E. and Mattie Lou Puckett Cordle.
He was a World War II U.S. Navy veteran. He was a former employee of General Motors Tonawanda Plant. He was a member of the United Auto Workers Local No. 774.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Helen Sue Lambert.
Survivors: wife, Faith (Garrapy) Cordle; brothers, William Cordle of Tonawanda, NY, Eugene "Whitey" Driver of Raven, Bobby Cordle of Virginia, Jackie Cordle of Doran, Melvin Cordle of Dungannon; sisters, Shelia French of Lockport, NY, Betty Jean Davis of Doran; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be conducted Feb. 23 at 10 a.m. at Singleton Funeral Chapel in Cedar Bluff with Rev. Porter Cordle and Rev. Clarence Brown officiating.
Burial will follow at Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill.
Hampton B. Crawford
Hampton B. Crawford, 89, of Tazewell, died Feb. 18, 1999 at a Bluefield, WV, hospital after a long illness.
Born in Pocahontas, he was the son of the late Lacy B. Crawford and Mary Hampton Crawford.
He was educated at the University of North Carolina and the University of Virginia where he was a member of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity.
He was employed by the Bank of Pocahontas from 1931 to 1944 and by Consolidation Coal Company (formerly Pocahontas Fuel Company) from 1944 until his retirement in 1974. He was Land Agent of the company at the time of his retirement. He was also Treasurer of the Limestone Dust Corporation for many years.
He was a member of Stras Memorial Episcopal Church in Tazewell. He was also a member of the Masonic Fraternity, Tazewell Rotary Club and several historic societies.
In 1975, the Tazewell County Board of Supervisors appointed him president of the five member Founding Board of Directors of Historic Crab Orchard Museum, charged with the responsibility of establishing the museum.
Survivors: wife, Thelma Dick Crawford; daughters, Mrs. Edward L. (Natalie) Jackson Jr. of Vero Beach, FL, Mrs. Robert L. (Kay) Trimble of Tazewell, Mrs. R. Daniel (Mary) Booton of Gum Spring; sister, Elizabeth C. Crist of Bluefield, VA; five grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted Feb. 23 at 2 p.m. at the Stras Memorial Episcopal Church at Tazewell with the Rev. Thomas Mustard and the Rev. Russell Hatfield officiating.
Burial will follow at Maplewood Cemetery in Tazewell.
There will be no visitation at the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Boys' Home, 306 Boys' Home Road, Covington, VA 24426 or Stras Memorial Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 342, Tazewell, VA.
Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home of Tazewell is in charge of the arrangements.
James H. Fannin
James Harvey Fannin, 54, of Honaker, died Feb. 19, 1999 in the Russell County Medical Center in Lebanon.
Born in Carter County, KY, he was a son of the late William and Audrey McGlone Fannin.
He had resided in the Honaker area for the past 17 years. He was a graduate of Bucyrus High School in Bucyrus, OH, North Central Technical College in Mansfield, OH, and Franklin University in Columbus, OH. He was a retired truck driver, formerly employed by Martin Trucking in Honaker and was a member of the AmVets Post 1027 in Bucyrus.
Survivors: sisters, Mrs. Palmer (Janet) Martin of Honaker, Mrs. John (Pamela) Harigle and Mrs. Kenny (Debbie) Warwick, both of Bucyrus; brother, Ronnie Fannin of Mt. Gilead, OH; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral was conducted Feb. 22 at 11 a.m. in the Globe Funeral Home in Olive Hill, KY.
Interment
followed in the Fannin Family Cemetery in Lewis County, KY.
Honaker Funeral Home of Honaker is in charge of local arrangements.
Andrew Jackson
Andrew "Stonewall" Jackson, 72, of Raccoon, KY, formerly of Richlands, died Feb. 19, 1999 in a Pike Co., KY, hospital following a lengthy illness.
He was the son of the late Garnett and Ocie Viola Blankenship Jackson, both Richlands residents.
He was a retired coal miner and a veteran of the United States Army, World War II.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Mary Sue Russell; and four brothers, Henry, Robert, Grover and Homer Jackson.
Survivors: wife, Dorothy Jackson; daughter, Kathy Charles of Raccoon; sisters, Alice Gillespie of Doran, Francis Bloodworth and Louise Hale, both of Thomasville, NC; brothers, Harry "Cotton" Jackson of Cedar Bluff, Bill Jackson of Jewell Ridge, Woodrow "Woody" Jackson of Thomasville; four grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The funeral was conducted Feb. 22 at 1 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with the Rev. Jim Richardson officiating.
Interment
followed in the Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill.
Carrie L. Smith
Carrie Lee Smith, 87, of Harrisonburg, formerly of Tazewell, died Feb. 19, 1999 in a Harrisonburg hospital following a long illness.
Born in Tazewell County, she was the daughter of the late George R. and Mary Lawson Smith.
She was a member of the Macedonia Regular Primitive Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers and three sisters.
Survivors: son, Floyd Jerrel Smith of Harrisonburg; sisters, Effie Lou Fuller of Wytheville, Mrs. John F. (Gloris) White of Charlotte, NC; brothers, Bascom M. Smith of Claypool Hill, Louie J. Smith of Falls Mills, Troy F. Smith of Ft. Myers, FL, Raymond E. Smith and Lloyd G. Smith, both of Tazewell, Chester G. Smith and Clyde S. Smith, both of Bluefield, VA, Roba A. Smith of McConnellsville, OH, Hassell N. Smith of Bland; and a large number of nieces and nephews.
The funeral was conducted Feb. 22 at 11 a.m. at Singleton Funeral Chapel in Cedar Bluff with Elders Robert Whitt, Willard Owens and Ronnie Farley Beavers officiating.
Burial followed in the Grandview Memory Gardens at Bluefield, VA.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Bridgewater Health Care Foundation, 313 North Second St., Bridgewater, VA 22812.
Lilly B. Babbitt
Lilly B. Babbitt, 85, of Bluefield, VA, died Aug. 24, 1999 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center.
Born at Antler, ND, she was a daughter of the late Morris and Anna Jeppeson Bronderslev.
She was a member of the Thompson's Chapel Methodist Church at Bluefield, WV.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Irene Bealmer; three brothers, Ernest Bronderslev, Arne Bronderslev and Roy Bronderslev; one grandson, Roger Christian; one great-grandson, Creg Christian; and one son-in-law, R. W. "Bill" Christian.
Survivors: daughter, Earlene Christian of Bluefield, VA; sister, Marie Ranf of Poplar, MT; grandchildren, Cathy Walston, Jeff Christian and wife, Karen; granddaughter-in-law, Lynne Christian Bentley; great-grandchildren, Anna Walston, Sam Walston, Clay Christian, Cara Christian, Jacki Christian, Megan Christian and Dakota Christian; and special friend, Steve Lambert.
The funeral was conducted Aug. 27 at 11 a.m. at Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell with the Rev. Hugh Cole officiating.
Burial followed at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, VA.
Mrs. Henry (Edith) Buchanan
Mrs. Henry (Edith) Buchanan, 83, of the Thompson Valley area in Tazewell, died Aug. 25, 1999 at a Lexington hospital.
Born at Keezletown, she was a daughter of the late Henry Lee and Willie Walton Billhimer.
She was a member of the Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church and the Home Demonstration Club in Thompson Valley. For many years she worked at General Instrument Corp. in Tazewell and was a Steward of District 50 for the United Mine Workers of America.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Richard Cook; her second husband, Henry Buchanan; and one stepson, Richard Cook Jr.
Survivors: son, Dan Cook of Hurricane, WV; sister, Mrs. Williette Hartless of Lexington; brothers, Joseph Billhimer of Harrisonburg, Jack Billhimer of Luray, George Billhimer of Front Royal, Lee Billhimer, Roy Billhimer and Ray Billhimer, all of Broadway, Hugh Billhimer of Lenexa, KS; granddaughters, Connie L. (Thurston) Bloss of Ripley, WV, Cathy L. Cook of Salem, Crystal A. Cook of Dresden, Germany and Hurricane; great-grandchildren, Wendy Thurston, Robyn Thurston Brewster and Andrew Hunter Thurston; and one great-great-granddaughter.
The funeral will be conducted Aug. 28 at 11 a.m. at Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell with the Rev. Michael Teague officiating.
Burial will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton, WV.
Friends may call at the funeral home from 6-9 p.m. Aug. 27.
James L. Davis Jr.
James Lionel Davis Jr., 74, of North Tazewell, died Aug. 26, 1999 in Tazewell Community Hospital.
Born in Filbert, he was a son of Lois Colley Davis of Filbert and the late James L. Davis Sr.
He had resided in North Tazewell since 1990, formerly making his home at Gary No. 10 and Filbert the greater part of his life. He was formerly employed by U.S. Steel for 34 years and affiliated with the Methodist faith.
He was a veteran of World War II and a member of the American Legion Post 38, Gary, for over 54 years.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his wife, Lydia V. Davis.
Additional survivors: daughters, Mrs. Jeffery (Doris Ann) Davidson of Bristol, Mrs. Lee (Rebecca) Ashbrook of Independence; sons, Charles W. Davis and wife, Judy, of Thorpe, Thomas E. Davis Sr. and wife, Cathy, of Roanoke; sisters, Marian Shatley of Filbert, Mrs. Keil (Edith) Dickenson of Hampton, Carol Atkinson of Melbourne, FL; brothers, George C. Davis of Staunton, Walter Davis of Orlando, FL; eight grandchildren; and five great-granddaughters.
The funeral will be conducted at noon Aug. 28 at Fanning Funeral Home in Welch with Rev. Joe Rodrigues officiating.
Burial will follow in Roselawn Memorial Gardens in Princeton.
Friends may call at the funeral home 10 a.m. until time of the service Aug. 28.
Columbus E. Houchins
Columbus Edward Houchins, 68, of Doran, died Aug. 23, 1999 in a Richlands hospital following a long illness.
Born in Tazewell County, he was the son of the late Riley C. Houchins and Fannie Graham Houchins Fink.
He was a former employee of Pittston Coal and a member of the U.M.W.A. He was a member of the Hill Creek Holiness Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Ruby Dickerson.
Survivors: wife of 50 years, Mary Magalene Shelton Houchins; daughters, Phyllis Byrd and Bonnie Poff, both of Roanoke, Murilean Fields of Vinton, Jeannie Houchins of Jewell Ridge; son, Ronnie Houchins of Richlands; sisters, Nettie Allen Sheets of California, Wanda Nadine Martin of Sneadsville, TN; 11 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
The funeral was conducted Aug. 27 at 11 a.m. at Singleton Funeral Service Chapel in Cedar Bluff with Rev. Tim Lester, Rev. Wesley Shelton and Rev. Harold Street officiating.
Burial followed in Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery at Richlands.
Albert C. Jewell
Albert C. Jewell, 72, of Richlands, formerly of Jewell Ridge, died Aug. 24, 1999 following a long illness.
He was the son of the late Clara Johnson Jewell Kinder and Mack Jewell, both Tazewell Co. natives.
He was a veteran of World War II, a member of the U.M.W.A. Local 7327 and a deacon of the Reynolds Ridge Community Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Harold Jewell; three bothers, Arthur, Earl and Houston Jewell; and one sister, Doris Mitchell.
Survivors: wife of 52 years, Ada Norine Nelson Jewell; son and daughter-in-law, Wayne and Susan Jewell of Jewell Ridge; daughters, Norma Richardson of Cedar Bluff, Carolyn Baldwin of Claypool Hill, Hilda Griffith and husband, Glen (Peanut) Griffith, of Richlands, Clara Jewell of Jewell Ridge; grandchildren, Freda Stiltner, Allen Richardson, Renee Fields, Bryan Payne, Kathy Johnson, Rhonda Baldwin, Wesley Baldwin, Leslie Jewell and Miranda Jewell; great-grandchildren, Dillon Johnson, Destini Stiltner, Jacqueline Fields, Brittany (Sunshine) Fields, Samantha Osborne, Brandon Osborne, and Katelyn Richardson; sister, Virgie Nelson of Bandy; and brother, Alfred Jewell of Bandy.
The funeral will be conducted Aug. 28 at 1 p.m. at the Singleton Funeral Service Chapel in Cedar Bluff with the Rev. Paul Crawford, Rev. George Cole and Rev. Jim Richardson officiating.
Burial will follow in the Sparks Family Cemetery at Jewell Ridge.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Reynolds Ridge Community Church, HC 63 Box 31, Bandy, VA 24602.
The family may be contacted at 964-4678.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5-9 p.m. Aug. 26 and 27.
Charlie G. King
Charlie George King, 96, of East Orange, NJ, died Aug. 24, 1999 at the St. Barnabas Medical Center in West Orange, NJ.
Born in Tazewell County, he was a son of the late Jack and Narcissus Thompson King.
He worked as a chauffeur for several families in New York and Connecticut. He resided in East Orange most of his life.
He was preceded in death by one son, Billy Mitchell, and daughter-in-law, Lucille Mitchell; two brothers, Jack King and Jeff King; four sisters, Cora King, Ella King, Mayola King Brown and Sallie Lou King Jones; and other nieces and nephews.
Survivors: niece, Nancy King Cousins, formerly of Tazewell; grandnephew and niece, Rev. J. Stanley Cousins and Min. Norma Cousins of Danville; three great-grandnephews; two great-grand-nieces; two nieces-in-law; and a special son, Christopher Ingraham and family of East Orange.
Graveside services were conducted at 1 p.m. Aug. 27 at Maplewood Cemetery in Tazewell with the Rev. J. Stanley Cousins officiating.
Nora W. King
Nora Ward King, 84, of Alexandria, formerly of Canebrake, WV, died Aug. 22, 1999 at her home following a lengthy illness.
Born at Marion, she was a daughter of the late Frank and Molly Lee Frazier Ward.
She was a homemaker and was a charter member of the Freewill Baptist Church at Canebrake.
She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. John Early King. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family, being one of eleven children.
Survivors: daughters, Esther King Shelton of Falls Church, Helen King Roten of Gulfport, FL, Ruth Ann King of Alexandria, Phyllis King Joyner of Enid, OK; grandchildren, Nicole Mills, Sheri Hillman, Kimberly Gibson, Stephanie Porter; and great-grandchildren, Stephen Mills, Michael Hillman III, Collin Gibson and Jaycob Porter.
The funeral will be conducted Aug. 28 at 11 a.m. at Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Tazewell with Evangelist Stephen Roten and Grover Shelton officiating.
Interment
will follow at Hartwell Cemetery in Hartwell, WV.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 7-9 p.m. Aug. 27.
Naomi L. Dye
Naomi Lillian Humphrey Dye, 68, of Oakwood, died Aug. 13, 2000 in a Richlands hospital following a short illness.
Born in Buchanan County, she was the daughter of the late Helbert Humphrey and Jenny Blankenship.
She retired from Buchanan County Public Schools after 29 years of service. She worked as a cook at the Derby Restaurant. She was a member of the Oakwood Lioness Club and a member of the Oakwood Presbyterian Church. She also worked with the Gift of Love for 11 years.
Survivors: husband, Robert Lee Dye; daughter, Mrs. Ronald (Rita) Bond of Pounding Mill; sons, James Michael Dye of Hurley, Robert Daniel Dye of Wareshole, SC, Craig Wayne Dye of Chesapeake; grandchildren, Jessica Lynn Mabe of Virginia Beach, Bridget Nicole Bond and Steve Allen Bond, both of Pounding Mill, Anthony Scott Adams of Chesapeake, David Keith Bond of Oakwood; great-granddaughter, Chelsea Maria Brown of Virginia Beach; sister, Mrs. Harvey (Ruth) Endicott, Jr. of North Tazewell; and six nieces.
The funeral will be conducted Aug. 17 at 1 p.m. at Buchanan Funeral Service Chapel at Keen Mountain with Rev. Ancil Childress and Sister Phyllis Carter officiating.
Burial will follow at Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Aug. 15 and 16 from 6-9 p.m.
David F. Freeman
David Frank Freeman, 73, of Richlands, died Aug. 14, 2000 at the James H. Quillen Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Johnson City, TN, following an extended illness.
Born in Old Fort, NC, he was the son of the late Frank and Dulla Melton Freeman.
He was of the Baptist faith, a former coal truck driver and a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Army.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Dolly McCloud Freeman in 1991.
Survivors: daughter, Barbara (Edwin) Caudill of Route 5, Grundy; brothers, H.G. Freeman of Grundy, Forrest Eugene Freeman of Capron; and granddaughter, Rebecca (Tim) Fields of Grundy.
The funeral will be conducted Aug. 17 at 1 p.m. at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Pope officiating.
Burial will follow in the Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill.
Friends may call at the funeral home after 5 p.m. Aug. 16.
Fill military rites will be conducted at the cemetery by members of the John Ratliff Post #164 of the American Legion.
Edith L. Honaker
Edith Lucille Elrod Honaker, 83, of Richlands, formerly of Whitewood, died Aug. 13, 2000 in a Richlands hospital following a short illness.
Born at Whitewood, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Mae Cole Elrod.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Honaker.
Survivors: daughter, Juanita Shortt and son-in-law, Tommy, of Richlands; grandson, Martin Short and wife, Jean, of Bryan, OH; great-grandchildren, Windi Whited, Katelynn Short and Joshua Short; two step-great-grandchildren; sisters, Naomi Horn and Mildred Patrick, both of Whitewood; and special niece, Joyce (Sue) Horn of Whitewood.
The funeral will be conducted Aug. 16 at 2 p.m. in Singleton Funeral Service Chapel at Cedar Bluff with Rev. Troy Lester and Rev. David Horton officiating.
Burial will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home Aug. 15 from 6-9 p.m.
Donald E. Mann, Sr.
Donald E. Mann, Sr., 66, of Fort Pierce, FL, died Aug. 13, 2000 at the Veterans Administration Medical Center in West Palm Beach, FL.
He was born in McComas, WV, and had been a resident of Fort Pierce for one year, coming from Tazewell.
Prior to his retirement, he worked for the U.S. Government at Kelly Air Force Base and Lackland Air Force Base, both in San Antonio, TX, for 30 years. He was a member of the Veterans of Foreign Wars in Jensen Beach, FL.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Barbara Mann.
Survivors: wife, Betty Mann; son Donald Mann, Jr. of San Antonio; daughters, Barbara Shutock of Villa Park, IL, Mary Rollis of Ft. Belvoir, Donna Emory of Ashville, NC; and eight grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held Aug. 16 at 1 p.m. at the Aycock Funeral Home in Jensen Beach.
Inurnment will be in Florida National Cemetery in Busnell, FL.
Contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 1693 Indian St., Stuart, FL 34997.
Edna McClanahan
Edna Hagy Williams McClanahan, 86, of Abingdon for the last 12 years and formerly of Buchanan County, died Aug. 14, 2000 in an Abingdon hospital following a brief illness.
Born in McDowell County, WV, she was the daughter of the late Nathan and Cordilla Roberts Hagy.
She was a custodian for several years at Grundy Elementary School. She was of the Old Regular Baptist faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Clarence Williams; three brothers, James, Clyde and Cledeth Hagy; three sisters, Rinda Boggs, Mary Lou Bowman and Lidia Lockard; and one grandson, Bret Williams.
Survivors: second husband, Lawrence McClanahan; sons, Jesse Ray Williams of Grundy, Richard Williams and Gene Williams, both of Abingdon; brother, Robert Hagy of Oakwood, sisters, Mailyn Cruise of Abingdon, Alice Kassem of Baton Rouge, LA; 10 grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be conducted Aug. 16 at 11 a.m. at Buchanan Funeral Service Chapel at Keen Mountain with Evangelist Michael Trent and Evangelist Mike McCoy officiating.
Burial will follow in Mountain Valley Park Cemetery at Big Rock.
The family will receive friends Aug. 15 from 6-9 p.m. at the funeral home.
