Virginia G. Breedlove
Virginia Gosnell Breedlove, 85, of Pounding Mill, went to be with the Lord Dec. 21 at a Lebanon nursing facility.
Born in Russell County, she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Alta Dixon Gosnell, both Russell County natives.
She was a lifetime resident of the Pounding Mill area and had attended the Church of God.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Talmadge "Tal" Breedlove; one daughter, Margaret Compton; stepfather, Thomas Dixon; and one brother, Donald Dixon.
Survivors: sons, Larry Breedlove and wife, Patsy, and Mark Breedlove and wife, Lynna, all of Pounding Mill, Jerry Breedlove and wife, Betsy, of Bluefield, VA; sister, Mrs. Tommy Lawson, of Raven; brothers, Clarence Dixon of Tempe, AZ, John R. Dixon of Catlettsburg, KY; 18 grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and a host of friends.
The funeral was conducted Dec. 23 at 1 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with the Rev. Freddie Powers and Rev. Howard Riley officiating.
Entombment was at Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum at Claypool Hill.
Carl Clifford Dale, Jr.
Carl Clifford Dale, Jr., 34, of the Mudfork community in North Tazewell, died Dec. 16 at his home.
Born April 8, 1971 in Tazewell County, he was a son of Rita Carol Dale of Mudfork and the late Carl Clifford Dale, Sr.
He was a 1989 graduate of Tazewell High School and was a member of the 1986 THS State Championship Football Team.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, John Walker Starling and Ruth Virginia Starling, and paternal grandparents, Carl Eugene Dale and Evelyn Dale.
Additional survivors: son, Carl Lane Dale of the home; daughters, Courtney Denise Dale and Tiffany Rene Dale, both of the home; brothers, David Wayne Dale and wife, Lisa Marie, and Roger Eugene Dale, all of Tazewell; step sister, Leslie Ann Beavers Horne of Tazewell; and several nieces, nephews, and uncles.
The funeral was conducted Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. at the Stoney Ridge Assembly of God Church with Minister Whitley Pruett officiating.
Burial followed at the Dale Cemetery at Mudfork.
Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home of Tazewell was in charge of arrangements.
Myrtle F. Davis
Myrtle F. Davis, 85, of Richlands, died Dec. 19 at a Tazewell hospital following a lengthy illness.
Born in Russell County, she was the daughter of the late William and Rebecca Doughton Monk, both Russell County natives.
She had made her home in the Richlands area for the past 20 years and attended the Laymans Chapel Church in Richlands.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Franklin Davis, and eight brothers.
Survivors: daughter, Carol Ann Davis and fiancée, Dale Cardwell, of the home; son, William F. Davis, Jr. and wife, Barbara, of Manchaca, TX; sister, Emily Lucille Damron of Richlands; six grandchildren; and four great grandchildren.
The funeral was conducted Dec. 22 at 11 a.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with the Rev. Carl Robinson officiating.
Interment
followed at the Temple Hill Cemetery at Castlewood.
Billy S. Howery, Sr.
Billy S. Howery, Sr., 45, of Witten Valley in Tazewell, died Dec. 20 at his home.
Born May 15, 1960 in Tazewell, he was a son of Mary Asbury Howery of Tazewell and the late Mose Howery.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one brother, Allen Keith Howery; one son-in-law, Michael Myers; and one nephew, Blake Howery.
Additional survivors: wife, Billie Jean Nipper Howery; son, Billy Howery, Jr. of Tazewell; daughters, Samantha Harry and husband, Steven, of Knoxville, TN, Maggie Pruitt and husband, Donnie, and Christie Myers, all of Tazewell; brother, Greg Howery of Tazewell; sisters, Debbie Davidson and husband, Phillip, of Monroe, NC, Wanda Davis and husband, Mike, of Tazewell; and beloved grandchildren, Kelsey, Cade, Jayden, and Madison.
The funeral was conducted Dec. 23 at 11 a.m. at Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell with the Rev. Barry Absher officiating.
Burial followed at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Thompson Valley.
Lillie M. Keen
Lillie Maude Cruey Bucklen Keen, 95, of Knoxville, TN, formerly of Tazewell County, died Dec. 19 in a Knoxville hospital following a lengthy illness.
Born in Raven, she was the daughter of the late Estil and Maude Rasnake Johnson, both Tazewell County natives.
She had made her home in the Tazewell County area most of her life and was of the Pentecostal Holiness faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her first husband, Edgar Cruey; second husband, Bert Bucklen; third husband, Henry Keen; daughter, Maxine Keen-Noel; sons, Melvin Cruey and Michael Bucklen; step children, Ann Mutter, Terry Bucklen, and Larry Bucklen; sisters, Sadie Campbell and Nellie Osborne; brothers, Leonard and Jack Cline; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Survivors: daughters, Charlotte Ford of Doran, Wilma Cusatis and Geneva Lane, both of Knoxville; sons, Howard Cruey of Raven, Jimmy Cruey of Richlands, Tommy Cruey of Criglersville, Edgar Cruey of Harold, KY; step daughters, Ruth Gallick of MO, Peggy Tester of Tennessee; stepsons, Paxton Bucklen of Texas, O.B. Bucklen of Powhatan, Jerry Bucklen of Saugerties, NY, Darrell Bucklen of Ocala, FL; sister, Emily Mullins of High Point, NC; brother, Estil Johnson of Doran; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great-great grandchildren; and a host of family and friends.
The funeral was conducted Dec. 22 at 2 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with the Rev. Dannie Short officiating.
Interment
followed at the Johnson Cline Family Cemetery in Raven.
Verna Jeanette Keen
Verna Jeanette Proffitt Keen, 61, of Catawba, died Dec. 19 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital.
She was a member of New Life Harvest Church in Radford.
Survivors: husband, George P. Keen of Catawba; daughters, Rita Jenkins and Teresa Kincer, both of Bedford; sons and daughter-in-law, R. Wayne Keen of Vinton, Roger Keen of Roanoke, George E. and Mary Ann Keen of Bedford; brothers, Thomas J. Proffitt of Troutville, Raymond Proffitt of Floyd; sisters, Verda Reynolds of Richlands, Inis Pruitt of Raven; and 11 grandchildren.
The funeral was conducted Dec. 22 at 10 a.m. at the New Life Harvest Church with Rev. Dallas Vines and Rev. Jim Angle officiating.
Graveside services were at 2 p.m. in the Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the New Life Harvest Church Building Fund, Box 907, Radford, VA 24141.
Mullins Funeral Home in Radford was in charge of arrangements.
Dorothy Lawson
Dorothy Lillian Jones Lawson, 77, of Lebanon, formerly of Baptist Valley, died Monday, December 26, 2005 at her home following a lengthy illness.
She was the daughter of the late Clarence and Clara Mitchell Jones, both Bandy natives.
She had made her home in the Baptist Valley and Dix Creek area most of her life and was a member of the Bandy Freewill Baptist Church and a member of the Barnes-Beavers VFW Post Ladies Auxiliary of Tazewell.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Herbert Lawson.She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Survivors include two daughters, Diane Combs and husband, Ronnie of Lebanon, and
Janet McReynolds of Marion; three sons: Dannie Lawson and wife, Linda, and Lynn Lawson and wife, Marsha all of Marion, Gary Lawson and wife, Debra of Meadowview; 12 grandchildren, 6 great grandchildren, and 3 step great grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mrs. Dorothy Lillian Jones Lawson will be held Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at 2 pm at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, with the Rev. Sam Altizer and Rev. Marvin Nipper officiating.
Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements.
Claude L. Lowe
Claude L. Lowe, age 85, of Richlands, Virginia, died, December 25, 2005, in a Richlands hospital following a lengthy illness.
He was born in Coldan, Virginia and was the son of the late Thomas C. and Cora May Griffith Lowe, both Richlands area natives.
He had made his home in Richlands all of his life and was a retired miner from the Jewell Ridge Coal Corporation.He was a member of the UMWA Local #6167 Jewell Ridge, Oneska Tribe #61 of Improved Order of Redmen, Independent Order of Odd Fellows, and the Appalachian Agency of Senior Citizens.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Carrie Nelson; three sisters, Jeanette Altizer, Dorothy Salyers, Marie Kinder; and three brothers, Raymond Lowe, Bill Lowe, and Orastus Lowe.
Survivors include five daughters; Elizabeth Lowe of Richlands, Doris Smith and husband, Larry and Carolyn Stevenson and husband, Tex, all of Cedar Bluff, Connie Herald and husband, Craig of Maxwell, and Debbie Jones and husband, Gary of King, North Carolina; one son:Thomas Lowe and wife, Pam of Wardell; one brother:Ervin Lowe and wife, Shirley of Marianna, Florida; special caregivers:Dorothy Hess and Wanda Martin; 18 grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mr. Claude L. Lowe will be held Wednesday, December 28, 2005 at 11 am at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with the Rev. Max Linkous and Rev. Grady McGlothlin officiating.Interment
will follow at the Grandview Memory Gardens at Bluefield.
Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements.
Linnie Mullins
Linnie Mullins, 92, of Iaeger, WV, died Dec. 22 in a Tazewell hospital following a lengthy illness.
Born in Buchanan County, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Cordellia Viers Church.
She attended the Church of God.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Sonny Mullins; two daughters, Virginia Mae Mullins and Dora Cooper; one infant daughter; one sister, Julie Keen; several brothers; and two grandchildren.
Survivors: son, Ashby Mullins of Compton Mountain; daughters, Carma Blevins of Iaeger, Norma Horn of Raven, Elsie Reed of Brenton, WV, Rita Bailey and Kay Bailey, both of Bluefield, WV, Ora Workman of Nemours, Gaynell Lester of Etowah, TN; sister, Vicy Compton of Compton Mountain. She leaves behind a well respected and special grandson who helped with her caretaking, Lawrence (Bubby) Blevins of Iaeger; 42 grandchildren; 63 great grandchildren; and several great great grandchildren.
The funeral was conducted Dec. 27 at 1 p.m. at Buchanan Funeral Service Chapel in Keen Mountain with Rev. Jack Ward officiating.
Burial followed in the Sonny Mullins Cemetery at Compton Mountain.
A service was held Dec. 26 at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
James E. Null
James E. Null, 78, of the Spring City section of Lebanon, died December 23, 2005 at the home of his daughter in Roanoke, Virginia.
Born January 22, 1927 in Drill, he was a son of the late Everett and Lona Jackson Null. He had resided in the Spring City section for over twenty years and had retired from Consolidated Coal Company. He was a member of the Faith Tabernacle in Lebanon, Virginia.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Virginia Keene Null on October 23, 2005.
Survivors include one daughter, Lynda Griffith and her husband, Jim of Roanoke; two sons, Larry Null, Sr. and his wife, Shelia of Spring City, and Ted Null and his wife, Sheli of Powhatan; one sister, Shirley Shinaberry and her husband, Jim of Stuart’s Draft; four brothers, Cecil Null and his wife, Thelma of Lebanon, Don Null and his wife, Rosalee of Richlands, Clyde Null and his wife, Shirley of Paintlick, and Charles Null and his wife, Dorothy of Tazewell; nine grandchildren, Larry Null, Jr., Tammy Adams, Kenneth Griffith, David Griffith, Timothy Griffith, Jonathan Griffith, Jennifer Magruder, Jessica Mattaliano, and Julianne Null; six great-grandchildren, Caleb, Joshua, Will, Una, Marcus, and Micah.
Funeral services will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday in the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, Virginia, with Rev. Ancil Childress officiating. Interment
will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill.
Honaker Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Frank Don Sturgeon
Frank Don Sturgeon, 66, of Grundy, died Dec. 19 at Buchanan General Hospital in Grundy following an extended illness.
Born in Buchanan County, he was a son of the late Frank and Ora May Davis Sturgeon.
He was a lifelong resident of Buchanan County, a member of the Holiness Church and was a former employee of Bob Gibson Powder Co.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Ann Stevenson Sturgeon, two sisters and four brothers.
Survivors: daughters, Teresa Stone of Mavisdale, Debbie Sturgeon of Richlands, Donna Ann Sturgeon of Ohio; sons, Donald Slone of Mavisdale, Carter Wayne Matney of Whitewood, Ira Sturgeon, Jr. of West Virginia; sister, Ethel May Lester of Big Rock; brothers, Arnold Sturgeon of Grundy, Clarence Sturgeon of Vansant; and five grandchildren.
The funeral was conducted Dec. 23 at 1 p.m. at the home of Ethel May Lester in Big Rock with Rev. Willard Grizzle and Rev. Junior Fraley officiating.
Burial followed in Mountain Valley Memorial Park at Big Rock.
Services were held Dec. 21 and Dec. 22 at 7 p.m. at Ethel May Lester’s home.
Grundy Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements.
Roy Walters
Roy Walters, 79, of Goodview, died Dec. 19.
Born Oct. 22, 1926, he was the son of the late Thomas V. Walters and Emma Catherine Carter Walters.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during World War II and the Korean War.
He was preceded in death by one son, Richard Walters; one brother, Ken Walters; and one sister, Alma.
Survivors: wife, Della G. Walters of Goodview; son, Thomas V. Walters and wife, Kathleen, of Baltimore, MD; stepson, Greg Blankenship and wife, Melanie, of Goodview; stepdaughter, Tonscia Osborne and husband, Michael, of Lebanon; granddaughters, Kimberly A. Walters and Michelle L. Walters; grandson, Richard E. Walters; step-grandsons, Howard Lebon, Robert Lebon, Keith Merson, T. "Justin" Osborne, Javen Blankenship, and Dylan Osborne; step-granddaughters, Haley Osborne and Eva Blankenship; brothers, James Walters, George Walters, Bill Walters and Bobby Proffitt; and sisters, Alice Freeman and Edna Hudson.
Graveside funeral services were held 11 a.m. Dec. 22 at Virginia Veterans Cemetery in Amelia with Pastor Willie Ratliff officiating.
Military funeral honors were conducted by the U.S. Navy Honor Guard.
Arrangements by Lotz Funeral Home, Vinton Chapel.
Alice McKinney Wells
Alice McKinney Wells, 80, of Tazewell, died Dec. 21 at Tazewell Community Hospital following a brief illness.
Born March 28, 1925 at Hiwassee, WV, she was the daughter of the late Marvin Dewey and Gladys Jacobs McKinney.
She was a member of the Alexander United Methodist Church at Bishop. She retired from General Instrument Corporation and later from Pet Dairy Company.
Survivors: daughter, Deborah Wells Harman of Baptist Valley; brother, Donald G. McKinney and wife, Louise, of Tazewell; grandchildren, Curtis Harman and wife, Julie, of Cedar Bluff, Deana Harman of Bluefield, VA, Lisa Rowe and husband, Jason, of Greensboro, NC, Jennifer M. Harman of Bishop, Timothy D. Harman of Wytheville, Crystal Green and husband, Robert, of North Tazewell, Kevin A. Harman of North Tazewell; and nine great grandchildren.
Graveside services were conducted Dec. 23 at 2 p.m. at Woodlawn Memorial Park Cemetery Mausoleum at Bluewell, WV, with the Rev. Larry Ramey officiating.
Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home of Tazewell was in charge of arrangements.
Vaughn Amburgey
Vaughn Amburgey, 81, of North Tazewell, (Springville), died Dec. 17, 2005 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center.
Born at Whitesburg, KY, she was a daughter of the late Hubert H. Amburgey and Lucinda Williams Amburgey.
She was a member of the Mountain View Church of Christ in Springville and had worked for over 40 years for Deskins Markets.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Jack C. Amburgey, and two sisters, Joy Cumberledge and Dorothy Fuller.
Survivors: daughter, Sandra Horn and husband, Hubert, of Springville; grandchildren, Lucinda Hoover and Dave Horn, both of Harrisburg, PA, Bob Horn and wife, Tammy, of Memphis, TN; great grandchildren, Westin, Anna and Gabriel Horn; and brothers, Ira Amburgey of Bluefield, VA and Ted Amburgey of Atlanta, GA.
Memorial services were held Dec. 22, 2005 at the Mountain View Church of Christ in Springville with Pastor Bill Boyd officiating.
Entombment followed in Woodlawn Mausoleum in Bluewell, WV.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Mountain View Church of Christ, Ireson Road, North Tazewell, VA 25630.
Dudley Memorial Mortuary in Bluefield, VA was in charge of arrangements.
Harold "Buck" Ball
Harold "Buck" Ball, 47, of the Clark’s Valley section of Swords Creek, died Dec. 28, 2005 at his home.
Born Jan. 20, 1958 in Richlands, he was a son of Stella Mae Whited Ball of Clark’s Valley and the late Reece Ball.
A lifelong resident of the area, he was currently employed as a custodian at Raven Elementary School and was a former employee of Island Creek Coal Company.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one nephew, Jason Hess.
Additional survivors: wife of 24 years, Leisha Ann Dye Ball; twin brother, Darrell "Shade" Ball and wife, Dollie, of Clark’s Valley; brother, Emory Ball and wife, Teresa, of Clark’s Valley; sisters, Barbara Hess and husband, Glen, of Raven, Cathy Keen and husband, Toby, of Richlands; special sisters-in-law and brother-in-law, Rhonda Smith, Missy Dye, and Bobby Dye; almost like a daughter, Amber Dye of Swords Creek; almost like a son, Tex "little T" Smith; and a special cousin, Thomas Helton.
The funeral was conducted Dec. 31, 2005 at 2 p.m. in the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel in Honaker with Rev. Walter Franklin officiating.
Interment
followed in Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill.
Goldie Clariss Belcher
Goldie Clariss Belcher, 92, of Bluefield, VA, died Dec. 9, 2005 at Tazewell Community Hospital.
Born in Kentuck, WV, she was a daughter of the late Luther M. Hatcher and Amanda Taylor Hatcher.
She was of the Protestant faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Masil E. Belcher; a son at birth; two brothers, Roy Hatcher, Russell Hatcher; and three sisters, Almedia Hatcher, Carrie H. Smith and Irene Domer.
Survivors: daughters, Iris B. Pendleton and husband, Clay, of Bluefield, VA, Dorothy Cammer and husband, Lewis, of Richmond; grandchildren, Barry Cammer and wife, Carolyn, Penny Scott and husband, Jon, Sheree Kearns and husband, Charles, Charles Pendleton III, Mark Cammer and wife, Jill, Keith Cammer and Susan Heath and husband, Jimmy; and five great-grandchildren.
Graveside services were held Dec. 12, 2005 at 12 noon at the Evergreen Burial Park in Roanoke with the Rev. Danny Wright officiating.
Dudley Memorial Mortuary in Bluefield, VA, was in charge of arrangements.
Brian C. Bowman
Brian C. Bowman, 35, of North Tazewell, died Dec. 25, 2005 at his home.
Born July 12, 1970 in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of Macie Jane Bowman of North Tazewell and the late Alfred Bowman.
He was a 1988 graduate of Big Creek High School in War, WV and a 1992 graduate of Marshall University in Huntington, WV. He served with the US Army Reserve 304th Military Police Unit in the Persian Gulf War during 1991. He worked in bank collections from 1997 to 2003 and later was employed by Aetna Insurance Company.
Additional survivors: sister, Dianne Nunley and husband, Larry, of Bland; his paternal grandfather, Everett Bowman of Bluefield, WV; nieces, Donna Payne of Floyd, Pamela Kidd of Ceres; and very good friends who were like brothers, Brad Woodyard and Steve Curry.
The funeral was conducted Dec. 29, 2005 at 11 a.m. at Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell with the Rev. Rayburn Woodyard officiating.
Burial followed at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, VA where military graveside rites were conducted by members of the Barns-Beavers VFW Post #7136 of Tazewell.
Ethel Burton
Ethel Prater Mitchell Burton, 81, of Pulaski, died Dec. 27, 2005. She was a member of A Place of Refuge Church.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Buster Mitchell, Sr.; four sons, Lonnie, Buster, Jr., Harold and Delbert Mitchell; and one daughter-in-law, Ruth Mitchell.
Survivors: her best friend and husband, Otis Burton, who has provided endless loving and tender care; daughters and sons-in-law, Carol and Randy Parker of Radford, Phyllis and Eugene Castle of Dublin; son and daughter-in-law, Robert and Barbara Mitchell of Bandy; brothers, Elmer Prater of Georgia and Lawrence Prater of Hawaii; sisters, Effie Jordan and Mary Ann Justice, both of War, WV, Josephine Amburgy of Plant City, FL; 11 grandchildren; and 14 great-grandchildren.
The funeral was conducted Dec. 29, 2005 at 2 p.m. at Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Tazewell with Rev. Jerry Gregory and Rev. Lawrence Hayes officiating.
Interment
followed at the Hartwell Cemetery in Hartwell, WV.
The family received friends Dec. 28, 2005 at Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.
Hurst-Scott Funeral Home of Tazewell was in charge of local arrangements.
Hester Ann Caudill
Hester Ann Caudill, 90, of North Tazewell, (Springville), died Dec. 6, 2005 after a long illness.
Born in Tazewell County, she was a daughter of the late Samuel F. Thompson and Florence Earls Thompson.
She was of the Presbyterian faith. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Caudill; one son, James Edward Caudill; one daughter, Cynthia Louise Caudill; and several sisters.
Survivors: daughter, Charlotte Perdue and husband, Gene, of Bluefield, VA; grandson, Barry Perdue and wife, Natalie, of Bluefield, VA; great granddaughter, Ann Gray Perdue; brother, Frank Thompson of Bluewell, WV; sisters, Lucy Thompson and Lola Stevens, both of Springville, Sue Brown of Tazewell, Virginia Puckett of Honaker; daughter-in-law, Ina Caudill of North Tazewell; several nieces and nephews; and several great and great great nieces and nephews.
The funeral was conducted Dec. 8, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the Dudley Memorial Chapel in Bluefield, VA with Johnny Elmore officiating.
Burial followed in Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill.
Geraldine F. Davis
Geraldine Florence Reedy Davis, 66, of Richlands, died Jan. 2, 2006 at her home.
Born June 4, 1939 in Richlands, she was the daughter of the late Claude and Mildred Jones Reedy.
She was a member of the Church of Living God in Jesus Name.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Morrow and Janice (Jink) Johnson, and two brothers, James Reedy and Claude Reedy, Jr.
Survivors: husband of 41 years, Carl Davis; daughter, Karen Davis of the home; brothers, Fred Reedy and wife, Wanda, of Swords Creek, Jack Reedy of Cedar Bluff; and sister, Shelby Dye and husband, Jack, of Piedmont, AL.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Jan. 5, 2006 at Singleton Funeral Service Chapel in Cedar Bluff with Rev. Kenneth Pruitt officiating.
Burial will follow in the Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Jan. 4, 2006 at the funeral home.
Retired Staff Sgt. Carl Franklin Dye, Jr.
Retired Staff Sgt. Carl Franklin Dye, Jr., 56, of Richlands, died Dec. 25, 2005 at his home following a lengthy illness.
Born in Richlands, he was a son of the late Carl F. and Billie Jean Buskill Dye, Sr.
He was a retired 22 year United States Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam Conflict and Desert Storm and was previously retired from Burns and Pinkerton Security.
He was a member of The Wilderness Church of Richlands. He was also a member of the John Ratliff American Legion Post #164 of Grundy and a member of the Disabled American Veterans. He was a lifelong resident of the Richlands area. He will always be remembered for his passion for fishing, hunting and the love of his family, friends and country.
Survivors: wife of 35 years, Sandra Dean Dye; daughter, Sylvia "Carlene" Mehr and husband, Chuck, of Tallahassee, FL; son, Sgt. Carl F. "Duke" Dye, III and wife, Kimberly, of Caserma Elderle Army Base in Italy. He is currently serving in Afghanistan. Son, Spec. 4 Paul W. Dye of Fort Irwin, CA; sister, Patricia Gress and husband, John, of Zephyrhills, FL; brothers, Michael S. "Butch" Dye and wife, Donna, of Richlands, William K. Dye and wife, Sandy, of Cedar Bluff; grandchildren, Ashley, Brittany and Charlee Mehr of Tallahassee; and best friend and companion for nine years, his dog, Fancy Pants.
The funeral was conducted Dec. 30, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with the Rev. Aldie Allen and Robert Dye officiating.
Interment
followed in the Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill.
The members of the John Ratliff American Legion Post #164 of Grundy conducted military graveside rites.
Gladys Gray Edmonds
Gladys Gray Edmonds, 91, of North Tazewell, died Jan. 2, 2006 at her home.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home in Tazewell.
Michael Scott Estep, Jr.
Michael Scott Estep, Jr., 28, of Ray City, GA, was killed in an industrial explosion accident in Palatka, FL, Dec. 24, 2005.
Born in Murfreesboro, TN, he was a son of Michael Scott Estep, Sr. and Eva Gay Musser Estep of Grayson, KY.
He was a resident of Buchanan County several years, a graduate of Whitewood High School and served in the United States Army. He was a professional Licensed Blaster with Precision Blasting Company.
Additional survivors: wife, Danette Charles Estep; brothers, Kenneth Ray and wife, Angie Estep, of Dixon, TN, William Edward Estep of Lenox, GA; niece, Tracey Estep of Dixon; nephews, Daniel Estep of Dixon, Brandon Vanover and Tyler Vanover, both of Vansant; brother-in-law, Todd Vanover of Vansant; and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
The funeral was conducted Jan. 2, 2006 at 11 a.m. at the Little David Old Regular Baptist Church in Prater with Rev. John Charles and Elder Frank Newsome and Elder Jerry Newsome officiating.
Burial followed in the Charles Cemetery in Prater.
Services were held at the church Jan. 1, 2006 at 7 p.m.
Grundy Funeral Home of Grundy was in charge arrangements.
Arvis Lee Keene
Arvis Lee Keene, 75, of Bluefield, VA died Jan. 1, 2006 in a Princeton, WV hospital following a brief illness.
Born at McDowell County, WV, he was the son of the late Andy Poe Keene and Rosa Beavers Keene.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 49 years, Velma Clara Keene; one brother, Andy Keene, Jr.; and one sister, Margaret Stumbo.
He was a retired coal miner and a member of the U.M.W.A.
Survivors: daughters, Nancy Williams and husband, Ed, of Bland, Deborah Uhl and husband, Terry, of Bluefield, VA; sisters, Dorothy Hall of Troy, OH, and Ruth Keene; grandchildren, Angela Osborne, Heather Graham, Michelle Carter, Brad Adkins, Randy Williams, Jeff Williams and Sarah Riffe; 14 great grandchildren; a special K-9 companion Bridget; and a host of friends and neighbors.
The funeral will be conducted Jan. 4, 2006 at 1 p.m. at the Singleton Funeral Service Chapel in Cedar Bluff with Rev. Phil Combs and Rev. Ted Anders officiating.
Entombment will follow in the Grandview Memory Gardens Mausoleum at Bluefield, VA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Preferred Hospice, P.O. Box 784 Richlands, VA 24641; Camp Evangel, 105 Camp Evangel Road, Pounding Mill, VA 24637, or a charity of choice.
James Ersel Kidd
James Ersel Kidd, 65, of Route 1, Grundy, died Dec. 29, 2005, at his home following a battle with cancer.
Born in Buchanan County, he was a son the late Robert and Nettie A. Ramey Looney Kidd.
He had been a resident of Buchanan County most of his life. He was a member of Grundy Baptist Church and a graduate of Grundy High School. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam Conflict. He was a former employee of the Kentucky American Water Company with nine years of service, Southwest Virginia Coal Corporation and Race Fork Coal Corporation for ten years.
He was preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers.
Survivors: wife, Charlene Raines Kidd of Rt. 1, Grundy; daughter, Debra and husband, Thomas Hackney, of North Tazewell; sister, Inez and husband, Ralph McClanahan, of Rt. 1, Grundy; brother, Avern Kidd of Pikeville, KY; grandchildren, Emilee Allison Hackney and Erik Grayson Hackney; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral was conducted Jan. 2 at 1 p.m. at Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Ministers Larry David Ratliff and Eddie Hannah officiating
Burial followed in Mountain Valley Memorial Park in Big Rock.
A song service was held at the funeral home Jan. 1, 2006 at 7 p.m.
Allamae Morgan Mays
Allamae Morgan Mays, 69, of Maxie, died Dec. 26, 2005 at Buchanan General Hospital, Grundy, following an extended illness.
Born at Logan, WV, she was a daughter of the late Walter William and Omey Blizzard Morgan.
She had been a resident of Buchanan County several years and was a member of Harman Freewill Baptist Church. She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother and a homemaker
She was preceded in death by her husband, Roland L. Mays, April 19, 2001; one sister, Mabel Morgan; one brother, Edgar Morgan; and one half-brother, Frank Morgan.
Survivors: daughters, Judy and husband, Neal Schulte, of Rosebille, MI, Pamela and husband, David Fields, of Grundy, Sandra and husband, Joseph Johnson, of Davenport, Teresa Mays of Maxie; sons, Ricky and wife, Shelby Mays, of Big Rock, Roland and wife, Stephanie Mays, of Richlands; sister, Tribly Cline of Portsmouth, OH; brothers, William Morgan of Jackson, TN, Avery Morgan of Logan, WV; nine grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren
The funeral was conducted Dec. 30, 2005, at 1 p.m. at Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Revs. Ronnie Sliger, Eddie Wilson, Bobby Ratliff and Danny Hess officiating.
Burial followed in Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill.
Services were held Dec. 28 and 29, 2005 at 7 p.m. at the funeral home.
Henry E. McDaniel, Jr.
Henry Edward McDaniel, Jr., 78, of Bluefield, died Dec. 11, 2005 at Bluefield Regional Medical Center.
Born in Waiteville, WV, he was a son of the late Henry Edward McDaniel and Mattie Carr McDaniel.
He was a member of the Methodist Church in Waiteville, served in the U.S. Army and was a construction worker for most of his life.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one grandson, Joshua Moody; three brothers, Harold, Jack and Leo McDaniel; and two sisters, Thelma McDaniel and Ozela Johnson.
Survivors: wife, Mary J. Lovell McDaniel; daughter, Debbie J. Moody of Richmond; son, Wayne Lawson of Princeton, WV; sisters, Cloretta Bradley of Oklahoma, Verdene Dixon of Baltimore, MD; grandchildren, Stephanie Crews, Tabatha Crews, Stanley Crews, Elizabeth Lawson and Angie Lawson; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral was conducted Dec. 15, 2005 at the Dudley Memorial Chapel in Bluefield with the Rev. Jerry Lester officiating.
Burial followed at the Grandview Memory Gardens.
Graveside services were conducted by Bluefield, Va. VFW Memorial Post 9696 and Pocahontas American Legion Post 14.
Juanita McGlothlin
Juanita McGlothlin, 67, of the Vansant area of Grundy, died Dec. 30, 2005 at the Buchanan General Hospital following an extended illness.
Born in Buchanan County, she was the daughter of the late William H. and Pearl Dales McGlothlin.
She was a member of the Primitive Baptist Church, and worked as a former butcher for Wrights Market, IGA Food Haven, and Price Enterprises.
She was a graduate of Grundy High School.
She was preceded in death by two sisters and four brothers.
Survivors: sisters, Effie Looney of Floyd, Nell Branham of Richlands, Etta Justice of Big Rock, Edith Deel of Altavista; and brothers, Edd McGlothlin of Vermilion, OH, Jessie McGlothlin of Kingsport, TN, Frank McGlothlin of Grundy, and Wallace Horn of Hopewell.
The funeral was conducted Jan. 3, 2006 at 1 p.m. at the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Ministers Raymond Lester, Paul O’Quinn, and Johnny Cooper officiating.
Burial followed in the Mountain Valley Memorial Park in Big Rock.
Services were held at the funeral home Jan. 2, 2006 at 7 p.m.
