Mary Ellen Jackson
Mary Ellen Jackson, 78, of Vallscreek, WV, died Feb. 27 at a Tazewell hospital following a brief illness.
Born at Canebrake, WV, she was the daughter of the late Arthur and Alice Waldren Marrs, Canebrake, WV, natives.
She was a lifelong resident of the Canebrake and Vallscreek area. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith.
She was the widow of Charles Jackson.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Kathleen Johnson, and three brothers, Alfred, Dale and Allen Marrs.
Survivors: daughter, Sharon Evans and husband, Bob, of Tazewell; son, Travis Jackson of the home; sister, Shelby Ruggere and husband, John, of Hilton Head, SC; step-grandchildren, Cossondra Williams and Natalie Williams of Richmond; three step-great grandchildren; nephew, Jeff Corella of Northern Virginia; and nieces, Kelly Koldewey and Ellene Ruble of Florida.
The funeral was conducted Mar. 2 at 2 p.m. at Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Tazewell with Rev. Bill Wyrick officiating.
Interment
followed at Hartwell Cemetery, Hartwell, WV.
Thelma Harman Kelly
Thelma Harman Kelly, 68, of Tannersville, formerly of Oak Hill, FL, died Mar. 4 at a Tazewell hospital following a lengthy illness.
Born at Pageton, WV, she was a daughter of the late Steward and Alie Day Harman, Skygusty, WV, natives.
She had made her home at Oak Hill, FL, until one year ago when she moved to Tannersville. She was retired as an assistant to the Fire Chief at NASA, Cape Canaveral, FL. She was of the Church of Christ faith.
She was the widow of Fred L. Kelly. In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Charles "Chuck" Kelly.
Survivors: son, Joshua E. Kelly of Deland, FL; sisters, Arlene Harman Keene of Tannersville and New Port Richey, FL, Frances McBride of Skygusty; brothers, Joshua Harman of Safety Harbor, FL; and grandchildren, Erica Kelly, Brooke Kelley and Nicole Kelly.
The funeral was conducted Mar. 7 at noon at Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel of Tazewell with Rev. Bruce Hoogerwerf officiating.
Interment
followed at Shady Grove Cemetery, Skygusty.
Lorene H. Lester
Lorene Helton Lester, 66, of Rowe, died Mar. 3 at Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands.
Born June 2, 1939 in Buchanan County, she was a daughter of the late Noah and Carrie Bailey Helton.
A lifelong resident of the area, she was of the Pentecostal faith and a member of the Robinson Fork Pentecostal Holiness Church. She spent her life as a devoted daughter, sister, wife, mother and grandmother.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Chester Lester; one sister, Faye Reynolds Yates; and one infant brother, Curtis Helton.
Survivors: sons and daughters-in-law, Bobby Joe and Tina Lester of Rowe, Jeffrey and Vanessa Lester of Honaker; daughters and sons-in-law, Debbie K. and Randy Lester and Tammy and Eddie Keen, all of Rowe, Phyllis and James Cassell of Bedford; grandchildren, Zachary Cassell, Jeremiah Lester, Kari Cassell, Katie Jo Lester, Josh Keen and Chance Keen; and brothers, Carlos Helton and wife, Geraldine, and Virginia and Buford Helton, all of Rowe, F.P. Helton and wife, Shelia, of Honaker; and sisters, Jerlene McGlothlin of Rowe, and Eva Hale and husband, Leonard, of Drill.
The funeral was conducted at 11 a.m. Mar. 6 in the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Carl Smith and Rev. Ancil Childress officiating.
Interment
followed in the Street Cemetery at Rowe.
Pearl Lester
Pearl Lester, 80, of Doran, died Feb. 27 at a Tazewell hospital.
Born Feb. 28, 1925 in Tazewell County, he was the son of the late Roy and Cynthea Clark Lester.
He was of the Holiness faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Carrie Gilbert Lester; one son, Roy Lester; one grandson, Jessee Lester; one great grandson, Jeremy Lester; one step daughter, Goldie White; one step son, Jonny Clark; two step grandchildren; three brothers, Elbert Lester, Jake Lester and Leonard Lester; and one sister, May Gilbert.
Survivors: son, James Lester and wife, Ruby, of Raven; daughters, Bonnie Bower of Richlands, Barbara Hurt and husband, Estil, of Doran, Beulah Deck of Raven; step son, Henry Gilbert and wife, Beat, of Claypool Hill; brother, Carl Lester and wife, Dorothy, of Shortt Gap; 14 grandchildren; 23 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; 16 step grandchildren; 38 step great grandchildren; 54 step great great grandchildren; a very special friend, Vergie Stevens; and a special grandson, Christopher Bower.
The funeral was conducted at 2 p.m. Mar. 3 at Singleton Funeral Service Chapel in Cedar Bluff with Rev. Dannie Short and Rev. Clarence Brown officiating.
Burial followed in the Davis Cemetery at Clarks Valley.
Dorthula Oaks Necessary
Dorthula Oaks Necessary, 74, died Mar. 1 in Orange Park, FL.
She was born in Lee County, and moved to Orange Park in October of 2004.
Survivors: husband, Thomas W. Necessary; sons, Samuel C., Gregory W., Mark T. and David L. Necessary; brothers, Glenn Oaks and Russell Oaks; and grandchildren, Mark I. Jr., Kelli Renee, Kent A. and Karly N. Necessary.
The funeral was conducted Mar. 4 at 4 p.m. at Hardage-Giddens Rivermead Funeral Home in Orange Park.
Claude Newberry
Claude Newberry, 84, of the Mill Creek section of Raven, died Feb. 27 in a Richlands hospital following a lengthy illness.
Born Aug. 30, 1921 in Raven, he was the son of the late Arthur and Celia Griffith Newberry.
He was a member of UMWA Local Union 6196 and attended the Horton Ridge Church of God.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sons, Ronald Newberry, Darrell Newberry and David Newberry; two granddaughters, Sheri Ray and Shelia Newberry; two sons-in-law, Tivious Horn and Paul (Junior) Ray; three brothers, Sherman Newberry, Donald Newberry and Arthur Newberry, Jr.; and four sisters, Alice Newberry, Beatrice Cantrell, Marie Hubbard and Bernice Mason.
Survivors: wife of 65 years, Thelma Arms Newberry; son, Dallas Newberry and wife, Diane, of Winona, MN; daughters, Claudine Horn of Travelers Rest, SC, Betty Lawson and husband, Willard, and Brenda Ray, all of Raven; brother, Ivan Newberry of Bluefield, WV; 14 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; and many friends and neighbors.
The funeral was conducted at 2 p.m. Mar. 2 at Singleton Funeral Service Chapel in Cedar Bluff with Rev. Dennis White officiating.
Burial followed in the Newberry Family Cemetery at Horton Ridge.
James Thomas Nowlin
James Thomas Nowlin, 82, of the Crocketts Cove community of Bishop, died Mar. 1 at Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands.
Born Apr. 30, 1923 in Coal Dale, WV, he was a son of the late Thomas Nowlin and Hattie Roark Nowlin.
He was a United States Army Veteran having served during World War II. He and his wife were the proprietors of both the Mountain Top Service Station and Stoney Ridge Grocery before their retirements in 1994. He was a member of Barns Beavers V.F.W. Post #7136 of Tazewell and the American Legion Post #0331 of Bishop.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters and two brothers.
Survivors: wife, Nancy Brooks Nowlin; daughter, Myrtle Williams of Baptist Valley; sons, Garth W. Nowlin, Sr. and wife, Dawn, of Talbott, TN, James Darrell Nowlin and wife, Susie, of Gratton; sister, Phyllis Wright of Tazewell; grandchildren, Garth W. Nowlin, Jr., Jason Nowlin, Michael Nowlin, Christopher Nowlin, Harvey Smith and Clifton Smith; and great granddaughter, Olivia Nowlin.
The funeral was conducted Mar. 3 at 2 p.m. at Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell with the Rev. John Dash officiating.
Burial followed at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, VA.
The family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Brown’s Chapel Cemetery Fund c/o Brenda Altizer, 1687 Mudfork Road, North Tazewell, VA 24630.
Liddie "Jennie" Puckett
Liddie Virginia "Jennie" Puckett, 73, of Honaker, died Mar. 6 in a Richlands hospital.
Born Aug. 10, 1932 in Tazewell County, she was the daughter of the late Sam and Florence Earls Thompson.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by eight sisters and one brother.
Survivors: husband of 49 years, Bill Puckett; sons, Cecil Thompson and wife, Clara, of Doran, Carl Thompson of Honaker; granddaughters, Carla Thompson, Kayla Thompson, Cynthia Shelton, Kimberly Hale, Michelle Shelton, Cecilia Thompson and Joni Hale; four great grandsons; two great granddaughters; sisters, Lola Stevenson and Lucy Thompson, both of Springville, Sue Brown of Tazewell; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Mar. 8 at Singleton Funeral Service Chapel in Cedar Bluff with Rev. Roger Lester officiating.
Burial will follow in the Thompson Cemetery at Springville.
Joseph Millard Scyphers
Joseph Millard Scyphers, 81, of North Tazewell, died Mar. 2 in a Richlands hospital following a brief illness.
Born in Seaboard, he was the son of the late Henry Clay and Mary Sparks Scyphers.
He was a lifetime resident of Tazewell County, and had lived in North Tazewell for the past 21 years. He had served his country by joining the Navy and serving in Pearl Harbor. He returned home to work in the coal mines for Hawley Coal Mining Corporation and retired and was a member of the United Miners Workers. He was enjoying his retirement by indulging in his favorite hobby of fishing and by spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Virginia Billings and Naomi Church, and one brother James Scyphers.
Loving survivors: devoted wife of 61 years, Lillie Mae Scyphers; daughters, Naomi Baker and husband, Estil, of Asheboro, NC, Carol Rowe of Sophia, NC, Brenda Roberts and husband, Dale, of North Tazewell, Debra Caldwell of Camden, SC, Donna Adams and husband, Kenny, of Thomasville, NC; sons, Tommy J. Scyphers and wife, Donna, of Mansfield, OH, James Scyphers and wife, Legrthel, of Lerona, WV; sisters, Eula Maye of Wharncliffe, WV, Lucille Workman and husband, Sammy, of Pounding Mill; brother, Roy Scyphers and wife, Nell, of Bristol, VA; half brother, Clayton Webb of Brenton, WV; 14 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
The funeral was conducted Mar. 5 at 1 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Tazewell with the Rev. Roy Lee Smith, Rev. Lawrence Hayes and Don Waddell officiating.
Interment
followed at Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill.
Jane Ellis Sexton
Jane Ellis Sexton, 63, of North Tazewell, went to be with the Lord and Savior Mar. 5 at Tazewell Community Hospital.
Born Apr. 3, 1942 in Smyth County, she was a daughter of Josephine Ellis of Chilhowie and the late Graham F. Ellis.
She was a member of the former Baptist Valley Church of God in Baptist Valley, which exists today as the Living Waters Church of God.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by one brother, Jeffery Ellis.
Additional survivors: husband of 46 years, Hubert T. Sexton; sons, Richard G. Sexton and wife, Jane, of Dry Fork, Mark D. Sexton of Thompson Valley; daughters, Susie J. Sayers of Tazewell, Rose M. McDaniel and husband, Gregory, of Rippon, WV, Lisa M. Price and husband, Michael, of Bishop; ten brothers; five sisters; nine grandchildren; and five great grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Mar. 8 at the Living Waters Church of God in Baptist Valley with the Rev. Howard Riley officiating.
Burial will follow at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, VA.
Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home in Tazewell is in charge of arrangements.
Harold Clayton Shelton
Harold Clayton Shelton, 83, of Bel Air, MD, died at Harford Memorial Hospital Feb. 26.
Born in Red Ash, he was the son the late George Washington and Cara Mae Vance Shelton and was the husband, of 32 years, of the late Jettie Marie Shelton.
He was retired from Price Brothers where he was a maintenance mechanic. He was very fond of his pet dog, Jacob, a rottweiler mastiff breed. He enjoyed gardening and loved his animals.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was predeceased by one brother, Frazier Shelton, and three sisters, Oma Hagy, Gene Blanton, and Arcie Riley.
Survivors: daughters, Donna Lephew and husband, Francis Lephew, Jr., of Edgewood, MD, Jackie Osborne and husband, Charles Osborne, of Aberdeen, MD, Cheryl A. German and husband, Tim German, of Jarrettsville, MD, Lena Shelton who along with her daughter, Samantha Shelton, lived with her father, of Bel Air, Diane Redman and husband, John Redman of Bel Air; step daughter, Rhonda Johnson and husband, Marc Johnson, of Edgewood; sister, Betty Cole of Richlands; grandchildren, Gene Lephew, Kristy Redman, and John Redman, all of Edgewood, Chuck Osborne of Aberdeen, T.J. German and Brent German, both of Jarrettsville, Samantha Shelton, of Bel Air; and great grandchild, Tyler Redman of Edgewood.
Services were held at McComas Funeral Home, P.A., Abingdon Mar. 3 at 11 a.m.
Interment
will be in St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery, Aberdeen at a later date.
Contributions may be made to the Wilmer Eye Institute, 600 N. Wolfe Street, Wilmer 112, Baltimore, MD 21287.
Glenna Taylor Tolliver
Glenna Taylor Tolliver, 62, wife of Paul Arlin Tolliver, went to be with our Lord Mar. 5.
A native of Jewell Ridge, she was the daughter of John Robert and Georgia Whitt Taylor.
She worked as a VISTA volunteer for a couple of years, and moved to Boydton in 1994 from Bahama, NC.
She was pre-deceased by two brothers and one sister.
Additional survivors: daughters, Pamela Flewwellin of Wake Forest, NC, Pamela Sharpe and Jennifer Kaywood, both of Buffalo Junction; sons, Paul Arlin Tolliver, III of Haw River, NC, Patrick Alan Tolliver of Mebane, NC, Paul Arlin Tolliver, IV of Boydton; eight grandchildren; sisters, Evelyn Conway of Sykesville, MD; Lorraine Cole of Abingdon, Iris Sampson of South Carolina, Penny Beyer of Roanoke, Gail Street of Timberlake, NC, Martha Queen of Ft. Pierce, FL; and brother, Joel Taylor of Jewell Ridge.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Mar. 8 in the chapel at Watkins Cooper Lyon Funeral Home in Clarksville with the Reverend Richard Grendahl officiating.
Burial will be in the Baptist Cemetery in Boydton.
In lieu of flowers, please consider contributions to the American Lung Association.
Sam Junior Vanover
Sam Junior Vanover, 71, of North Tazewell, formerly of Newhall, WV, went to be with his Lord Mar. 1.
Born Feb. 3, 1935 in Shelby Gap, KY, he was a son of the late Will and Aloria Baker Vanover.
He was a retired mechanic for Olga Coal and was a member of the UMWA Local #6026 of Coalwood, WV. He was very active at the Pentecostal House of Prayer where he loved to sing and play guitar.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four siblings, Mary Vanover Lyons, Rob Vanover, Margie Vanover, and Alvin Vanover.
Survivors: his devoted wife of 51 one years, Lois Hale Vanover; sons, Sam Vanover, Jr. and wife, Kathy Coffey Vanover, and William Alex Vanover and wife, Dianne Welch Vanover, all of Gastonia, NC; daughter, Shirley Darlene Vanover Stevenson Ray and husband, Marion, of North Tazewell; brother, Leroy Vanover and wife, Muriel, of North Tazewell; sisters, Joyce Sizemore and husband, Mike, of Belfast, Ruby Brewster and husband, Jerry, of Lincolnton, NC; several grandchildren; two great grandchildren; many step grandchildren; and two step great grandchildren.
The funeral was conducted at 2 p.m. Mar. 4 at Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell with Pastor Chris Vanover of Calvary Chapel in Princeton, WV officiating.
Burial followed at Maplewood Cemetery in Tazewell.
Clayton Dwaine Whittaker
Clayton Dwaine Whittaker, 48, of Gate City, formerly of Richlands, died Feb. 27 at his home.
Born Nov. 7, 1957 in Richlands, he was a son of the late Elmer J. Whittaker and Margaret Jean Jackson Whittaker.
He was a US Navy Veteran and former member of the US Army Reserves. He was a paint contractor for John Myers Painting Contractors in Kingsport, TN.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth Lee Whittaker.
Survivors: step daughter, Alisha of Flat Rock, NC; sister, Linda Gail Lowman and husband, Frankie, of Tazewell; brother, David Wayne Whittaker and wife, Joette, of London, KY; and several nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews.
The funeral was conducted at 11 a.m. Mar. 3 at Peery & St.Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell with the Rev. Bobby Laney officiating.
Burial followed at Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, where military graveside rites were conducted by members of the Barns-Beavers VFW Post #7136 of Tazewell.
David L. Williford
David L. Williford, 70, of Kure Beach, NC, died Feb. 23 in a hospital in Wilmington, NC.
He was a graduate of Richlands High School and King College.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty McEwen Williford of Bristol, TN, and his parents, Rev. Archie B. and Rosa Phipps Williford. His father was a former pastor of the Richlands Presbyterian Church.
Survivors: son, Michael Williford of Moneta; daughters, Leisa Moses of Flower Mound, TX, Julie Carter of Chantilly; nine grandchildren; sister, Helen Outlaw of Bristol, VA; brothers, Joe Williford of Richmond, Charles Williford of Burlington, NC, Archie M. Williford of Gardnerville, NV and Graham Williford of Shalimar, FL.
A service will be held at Arlington National Cemetery Mar. 8 at 1:30 p.m.
In lieu of flowers, a memorial fund is being established at King College, 1350 King College Rd., Bristol, TN 37620.
Mary Madeline Ball
Mary Madeline Rasnake Ball, 75, of Council, died Mar. 6 in a Bristol, TN hospital.
Born Apr. 16, 1930 in Buchanan County, she was a daughter of the late Elbert and Alta Presley Rasnake.
A lifelong resident of the area, she was formerly employed as a seamstress with Honaker Mills and Lebanon Apparel for several years. She attended Trinity Free Will Baptist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Marvin Rasnake, one daughter-in-law, Brenda Ball, and her husband, Walter Ball.
Survivors: daughter and son-in-law, Christine and Conley Wilson of Council; son, James W. Ball of Council; sister, Arbutus Ball of Honaker; brother, William Rasnake of Honaker; special grandson, Michael Wilson and wife, Lindsey, of Christiansburg; step-grandson, Harvey Wilson and wife, Daniela, of Kingsport, TN; step-great-grandson, Shane Wilson; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral was conducted at 11 a.m. Mar. 10 in the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, with Rev. John Tiller and Rev. Roy Lee Wilson officiating.
Interment
followed in the Ball Cemetery at Council.
Howard Leon Casey
Howard Leon Casey, 42, of Bristol, VA, died Mar. 6 in an Abingdon hospital.
Born July 13, 1963 in Richlands, he was a son of the late Luther and Katherine Avanell Street Casey.
He had lived in Bristol for the past four years, moving there from Drill.
Survivors: sons, Luther Andrew Casey of the home, Nathaniel Leon Casey of Richlands; brothers, James Casey of Medina, OH, Earl Casey of Honaker, Fayne Casey of Drill; special adopted sister, Della Cardona of Bristol, VA; special friends, Reginald Arline, Stuart Hedge, Jessica Newcomb, Samantha Hicks, and Doris Cook; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
The funeral was conducted at 2 p.m. Mar. 10 at the Rowe Free Pentecostal Holiness Church at Rowe with Rev. Ancil Childress and Rev. Arvil Arwood officiating.
Interment
followed in the Street Cemetery at Rowe.
Honaker Funeral Home was in charge of the arrangements.
Artie Ellen Compton
Artie Ellen Compton, 94, of Lexington, OH, died Mar. 7 in MedCentral Mansfield Hospital, Mansfield, OH, following a short illness.
She was born Aug. 17, 1911 in Swords Creek to John and Martha (Dye) Corns, and moved to Ohio in 1951.
A homemaker, she was a member of North Woodbury Free Will Baptist Church, where she served the congregation for years as organist.
She was defined by her devout faith, and immense love for her family. She fervently read her Bible daily, and faithfully watched the television programs of preachers; and when they spoke to her, she talked right back!
She will be cherished in the hearts of her family for the loving care she offered, her constant smile, and her motherly and grandmotherly concern, often tempered with admonition: "you need to get your heart right with God."
She was preceded in death by her husband, The Rev. Ellis M. Compton, June 4, 1975. Also deceased are five sons-in-law, Robert Keen, Hobart Meadows, Hershel Keen, Allen Wolfe, and Bobby Gene Sesco; one grandson; one sister, Susie Corns; and four brothers, Floyd Corns, George Corns, Roy Corns and Jess Corns.
Survivors: son and daughter-in-law, Roy and Charlotte Compton of Mansfield; daughters and a son-in-law, Gladys Bolding and Edith Meadows, both of Fredericktown, OH, Eunice and Golden Vance of Swords Creek, Arbutus Wolfe of Mansfield, Evelyn Sesco of Ontario, OH; 29 grandchildren; 36 great grandchildren; 20 great great grandchildren; sister, Jettie Vance of Mansfield; and a large extended family.
The worship service, celebrating God’s gift of Artie Compton was held Mar. 11 at 11 a.m. in North Woodbury Free Will Baptist Church in Mount Gilead with Pastors Jimmy Thompson and Brian Phillips officiating.
Burial followed in Shauck Cemetery.
Snyder Funeral Home in Mansfield was in charge of arrangements.
Grace Keene Compton
Grace Keene Canterl Compton, 91, of the Poplar Creek section of Rt. 2, Grundy, died Mar. 10 at Heritage Hall Nursing Home following an extended illness.
Born in Buchanan County, she was a daughter of the late Harlin and Orpha Matney Keene.
She was a lifelong resident of Buchanan County and a member of the Stone Coal Primitive Baptist Church. She was owner and manager of Canterl Grocery on Poplar Creek for several years. She was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Thomas Gene Canterl, Apr. 30, 1968; her second husband, Leslie Compton, Apr. 24, 1982; four sisters, Garnett Barker, Jessie Pearl Adkins, Georgia Greer and Josephine Sutherland; and one brother, A.J. Keene.
Survivors: daughters, Gaynell and husband, Fred Morris, of Charlottesville, Ruth and husband, Delano Earnest, of Clarksville, TN, Helen and husband, J.D. Matney, of Grundy; stepdaughters, Janet Hayes of Pelion, SC, Brenda Wadson of Hartland, MI, Debby Kiser of Almont, MI; sisters, Ruby Austin and Vergie Roberts, both of Bluefield, VA, Clogene Armstrong of Lawrenceville, GA; brothers, Bob Keene and Dillard Keene, both of Tazewell, Jack Keene of Elkton, MD; granddaughter, Missy and husband, David Thompson, of Grundy; grandson, Brian and wife, Tammy Earnest, of Clarksville; and great-grandchildren, Coogan Thompson, Kimberlyn Thompson, Gabe Earnest and Brody Earnest.
The funeral was conducted Mar. 13 at 11 a.m. in the Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Elder Danny Smith and Elder Ked Stacy officiating.
Burial followed in the Canterl Cemetery near the home on Poplar Creek, Rt. 2, Grundy.
The family suggests that expression of sympathy be made in the form of contributions to 4-H Center Capital Campaign, 25236 Hillman Highway, Abingdon, VA 24210, with credit given to Buchanan County.
Elder Robert Cooper
Elder Robert Doil Cooper, 58, of the Pea Patch section of Whitewood, died Mar. 6 in a Durham, NC, hospital following a brief illness.
Born in Buchanan County, he was the son of Pearl Wimmer Cooper of Pea Patch and the late Booker Cooper.
He had made his home in the Pea Patch area all of his life and was a retired coal miner from Island Creek Coal Company at V.P. #1. He was a graduate of Whitewood High School Class of 1967 and an Elder and member of Pilgrim Rest Primitive Baptist Church at Pea Patch. He was a member of UMWA Local at Oakwood.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one infant son, Christopher Cooper; three brothers, Charlie, Mearl, and Millard Cooper; and two nieces, Shirley Cooper Wimmer and Ernestine Lester.
Additional survivors: wife, Wanda Hagerman Cooper; son, Robert Shane Cooper of Stuart; sisters, Geraldine Reed and husband, Willard, and Josephine Shelton and husband, Clarence, all of Jewell Ridge, Agnes Lester and husband, Bill, Yvonne Keen and husband, Charlie, Sue Lawson and husband, Arthur, all of Whitewood; brother, Glen Cooper and wife, Sheila, of Jewell Ridge; sisters-in-law, Bertha Cooper of Whitewood, Anita Sue, of Abingdon; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral was conducted Mar. 11 at 11 a.m. at the Pilgrim Rest Primitive Baptist Church at Pea Patch with Elder Unice Davis, Elder John Davis, Elder Aaron Williams and Elder Chad Crawford officiating.
Interment
followed at the Cooper Family Cemetery at Pea Patch.
Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands was in charge of arrangements.
Joe Bill Cordle
Joe Bill Cordle, 57, of Sugar Grove, formerly of Richlands, died Mar. 9 in a Smyth County hospital following a brief illness.
Born Dec. 1, 1948 in Richlands, he was the son of Beatrice "Bea" Shelton of Richlands and the late Ira Shelton.
He was of the Holiness faith.
In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his grandparents, Berley and Elizabeth Pendergrass.
Additional survivors: wife, Linda Stuart Cordle; brother, Jerry Lee Cordle and wife, Sherry, of Richlands; sisters, Michelle Sparks and husband, Ricky, and Becky Ochoa and husband, James, all of Richlands; uncle, Berley Pendergrass, Jr. and wife, Jackie; a very special nephew, Logan Ochoa; nieces, Amber Taylor and Ami Taylor; and many relatives and friends.
The funeral was conducted at 2 p.m. Mar. 11 at Singleton Funeral Service Chapel in Cedar Bluff with Pastor Dickie Plaster and Pastor Barry Absher officiating.
Entombment followed at the Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery Mausoleum in Richlands.
Fay F. Flournoy
Fay F. Flournoy, 67, of Claypool Hill, formerly of Vienna, died Mar. 7 at a Richlands hospital following a lengthy illness.
Born in England, she was the daughter of the late Fred and Veronica McDonald Fyfe.
She had made her home in the northern Virginia area most of her life and was a retired Consumer Affairs Manager for the U.S. Postal Service.
Survivors: daughter, Whitney Reardon of Reston; son, Dean Reardon of Mavisdale; and grandchildren, Bridgit Kuhn, McKenzie Kuhn, and Elliott Kuhn.
A remembrance service was held Mar. 11 at 3 p.m. at the Golden Age Retirement Home at Claypool Hill.
Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands was in charge of the arrangements.
Thelma E. Griffith
Thelma Ernestine Layne Griffith, 73, of the Elk Garden section of Lebanon, died Mar. 7 in a Lebanon hospital.
Born Aug. 19, 1932 in Kimper, KY, she was a daughter of the late Willis Layne and Elsie Willamson Layne Goodwin.
She had spent her early life in the Buchanan County area, later moving to Manassas, and had resided in the Elk Garden area since 1975. She was a born again Christian and a member of Assembly of God in the Green Valley section of Lebanon. She was a dedicated and loving mother, with an artistic eye that she used in her paintings, music, and other crafts.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Cecil Griffith, and one daughter, Shelby Jean James.
Survivors: sons, Darrel W. Griffith of Manassas, Gary W. Griffith of Lake Anna, Donnie R. Griffith of Elk Garden; son-in-law, Lee James of Cedar Bluff; brothers, Charles J. Layne of Miami, FL, Donald E. Layne of St. Paul; sister, Marie Pittman of Vansant; 14 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; five nieces; and three nephews.
The funeral was conducted Mar. 10 at 2 p.m. in the Honaker Funeral Home Chapel, Honaker, with Rev. Grady McGlothlin and Rev. Robert Lawson officiating.
Interment
followed in Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill.
