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GenealogyBuff.com - Tennessee - Sullivan County - Miscellaneous Obituaries - 29

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Date: Wednesday, 9 April 2008, at 11:09 a.m.

U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

Eliza H. Allen, 87, Appalachia, Va.
APPALACHIA, Va. - Eliza H. Allen, 87, passed away Saturday (Sept. 7, 2002) at Ridgecrest Manor Nursing Home at Duffield, Va.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, Phillip, Roscoe, Boyd and Obe Allen; and one sister, Edith Duckworth.
Survivors include one son, James Vernon Allen and wife Joanne of Dandridge, Tenn.; three grandchildren, Rebecca, Jimmy and Derrick; and eight grandchildren; sister-in-law, Effie Allen, Appalachia, Va.; and special niece, Wanda LoBiondo; and special nephew, Clayton Allen.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Holding Funeral Home, Big Stone Gap, Va.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Powell Valley Memorial Gardens. Family and friends are requested to meet at the funeral home at 10:30 a.m. to proceed to the cemetery.

Ray C. Allen, 81, Dryden, Va.
DRYDEN, Va. - Ray C. Allen, 81, passed away at his residence Friday (Sept. 6, 2002).
A lifelong resident of Lee County, he was the son of the late Claude and Ellen Allen. He was a retired coal miner of 27 years and a member of the UMWA.
He was a member of the Admant Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by one son, David R. Allen; one brother; and four sisters.
Survivors include his wife, Flora Holman Allen, Dryden, Va.; four sons, Roger and wife Carolyn, Newport, R.I., Larry and wife Pamela, Dryden, Va., Danny and wife Jeanie, Jonesville, Va., Paul Dean Allen, Dryden, Va.; a special daughter-in-law, Phyllis J. Allen, Pennington Gap, Va.; 12 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren; two brothers, Preston Allen, Pennington Gap, Va., Curtis Allen, Dryden, Va.; special friends and neighbors, Vernon and Bill Gilliam, Dryden, Va., and Stella and A.W. Sproles, Pennington Gap, Va.; and a host of other relatives and friends.
A special thank you to Wellmont Hospice workers, Dorothy Qualls, Lisa Whisman and Freda Woodard.
Calling hours will be from 6 to 9 p.m. today at the Sturgill Funeral Home, Pennington Gap, Va.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday in the Admant Baptist Church on Stone Creek with Dr. Kenneth Ellis officiating. The eulogy will be given by a grandson, Shawn Allen.
The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service.
Interment will follow in Lee Memorial Gardens, Woodway, Va.
Pallbearers will be the following grandsons, Justin Allen, Shawn Allen, Scott Allen, Christian Allen, Zachary Allen, Jeff Johnson and Ronnie Collins.
Contributions may be made to Admant Baptist Church, P.O. Box 452, Pennington Gap, Va. 24277.

Lydia Jane Bonham, 81, Jonesville, Va.
JONESVILLE, Va. - Lydia Jane Surber Bonham, 81, of Flatwoods community, died Friday (Sept. 6, 2002) at Morristown Hamblen Hospital in Morristown, Tenn.
Born August 7, 1921 in Sneedville, she had been a resident of Lee County, Va., for about 52 years. She was a homemaker and attended Friendship Baptist Church in Jonesville.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Shelby Surber; second husband, Wiley Bonham; parents, Robert and Bobbie Seals Jones; sisters, Dora Greer, Argil Lawson and Lethia Jones; brothers, Mack, Andy and Will Jones.
Survivors include her sons, Ralph Surber and Johnny Surber, both of Morristown, and Jessee Surber of Jonesville; daughter, Jewell Prior of Morristown; 13 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren; brother, George Jones of Jonesville; half brother, Charlie Horton of Erwin; sisters, Martha Ely of Rutledge, Tenn., Mary Roark of Morristown, and Dorothy Evans of Chatsworth, Ga.
Calling hours are from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Province Funeral Home in Jonesville.
Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in the sanctuary of the funeral home with the Rev. Benny Jones and the Rev. David Prior officiating.
Burial will be in Ewing Cemetery in Jonesville.
Grandsons will serve as pallbearers.

Joyce Ann Bowser, 67, Gray.
GRAY - Joyce Ann Bowser, 67, 576 Buckingham Road, went peacefully to be with the Lord Friday (Sept. 6, 2002) at her residence after a lengthy illness.
Joyce was born on January 29, 1935 in Scott County, Va. She moved with her family to Kingsport in 1950 and was a 1953 graduate of Lynn View High School.
She was of the Christian faith. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and a friend to all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her father, William Audley Babb; mother, Elva Naomi Hall Babb; infant brother, Leon; infant sister, Brenda; sister, Darlene Bruner; brother, Perry Babb; sister, Glenna Wheat; infant daughter, Alice Kate.
Surviving are her husband of 48 years, James D. (Donal) Bowser; two sons, Michael James and Duane Scott; one daughter, Donna Annette, all of Gray; two very special grandchildren, Andy Scott Bowser and Ashley Suzanne Bowser; three sisters, Ruth (Virgil) Arnold, Marlene (Morrison) Manis, Marcella (Raymond) Cavin, all of Kingsport; four brothers, Gary Kay Babb, Ira Jackson, Lucian Audley Babb and Sidney Phillip Babb, all of Kingsport; one very dear niece, Janice Deakins; and special friend, Margie Hale of Gray who have given great support to our family; several nieces and nephews.
A very special thanks to Melissa Scheurer RN and the Hospice Team for their help and support over the last two weeks.
Calling hours will be from 6 to 8:30 p.m. today at Gray Funeral Home, Gray.
Services will be conducted at 8:30 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with Dr. Gene Lasley officiating and assisted by the Rev. Jody Jenkins.
Music will be furnished by Nathan Salyers.
Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Tri-Cities Memory Gardens.
Pallbearers will be Junior Babb, Billy Babb, Anthony Babb, Dale Deakins, Dan Deakins, Doug Deakins, Lynn Bowser and Steve Bowser.

Perry Allen Burks, 24 months, Church Hill.
Services for Perry Allen Burks, 24 months, of 229 Tranbarger Road, Church Hill, who went to live with Jesus on Friday (Sept. 6, 2002), will be conducted at 3 p.m. today at Ridgeview Baptist Church with the Rev. Daryl Crouch officiating.
Calling hours are from 1 to 3 p.m. today at the church and anytime at the residence.
Burial will follow in Mount Mitchell Cemetery.
To leave an online message or sign the guest registry for the Burks family, please visit www.johnsonfuneralhome.org.
Johnson Funeral Home, Church Hill, is serving the Burks family.

Faye Carter, 69, Clinchport, Va.
Services for Beulah Faye Kern Carter, 69, Route 4, Clinchport, Va., who passed away Thursday (Sept. 5, 2002), will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at the chapel of Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, Va., with the Rev. Teb Carter, the Rev. Terry Rhoton, the Rev. Tim Rhoton and the Rev. Lonnie Townsend officiating.
Music will be provided by Durham's Chapel Quartet and Proclamation.
Burial will follow at Holston View Cemetery.
Serving as pallbearers are Kevin Carter, Travis Kelly, Lucas Carter, Patrick Carter, Dwayne Gilliam, Joseph Gilliam and D.W. Tipton.

Patsy R. Chaffin, Kingsport.
KINGSPORT - Patsy Ruth Chaffin answered the call of the Lord bidding her to come home on Saturday (Sept. 7, 2002) with her family by her side.
Born February 6, 1935, she was the daughter of Sam and Lorene Elkins Taylor, who preceded her in death, Lorene in 1979 and Sam in 1998. Her sister-in-law, Charlotte Taylor, also preceded her in death.
While attending John Sevier Junior High School, she met the love of her life, Lincoln Chaffin, whom she married on August 23, 1952. Their home was made complete by the births of their three wonderful children, Bobby, Andrea and Kristy. Patsy was a very loving and devoted wife and mother who lived her life for her family, and was known by the sweet smile she always shared with everyone around her.
In 1974, she gave her heart wholly to the Lord, repented, was baptized in Jesus' name, and was filled with the Holy Ghost as described in Acts, Chapter 2. She became an active and lifelong member of the First Apostolic Church of Morrison City, today known as Christian Life Center. She taught Sunday School, home Bible studies, sang in the choir and was a faithful servant of the Lord the rest of her life.
Survivors include her loving husband of 50 years, Lincoln R. Chaffin; son, Bobby and wife Virginia; daughters, Andrea Barrett and husband Paul, and Kristy Dorton and husband Mark. She is also survived by her two sisters, Phyllis Marshall and husband Roy, and Rosemary Vicars and husband Lowell; her brother, Benny Taylor, all of Kingsport, and her stepmother, Ruth Taylor, Clinchport, Va. She was also the proud grandmother of 13 grandchildren, as well as another grandson due in January 2003; and 13 great-grandchildren.
Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. Monday at Oak Hill Funeral Home. Friends will also be received anytime at the home of Mark and Kristy Dorton.
Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Keith Barker and the Rev. James Tharp officiating.
Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday. Family and friends are invited to meet at Oak Hill Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Christian Life Center, 2401 N. John B. Dennis Bypass, Kingsport, Tenn. 37660, or American Diabetes Association.
An on-line guest book may be signed at www.legacy.com.

Dr. Joe A. Chambers, 86, Rogersville.
Services for Dr. Joe A. Chambers, 86, Rogersville, who died Friday morning (Sept. 6, 2002), will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. today at Rogersville Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Miller Liston officiating.
Calling hours are from 2 to 3:30 p.m. today at the church.
Interment will be in the McKinney Cemetery.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the Rogersville Presbyterian Church Scholarship Fund.
An online sympathy card may be sent at www.legacy.com.
Colboch-Price Funeral Home, Rogersville, is in charge of arrangements.

Glenna Clay, 74, Jonesville, Va.
JONESVILLE, Va. - Glenna Richmond Clay, 74, died Friday (Sept. 6, 2002) in a Beckley, W.Va., hospital.
Born November 14, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Walter C. and Wonita Thompson King.
She was preceded in death by two husbands, Alva J. Richmond and Robert B. Clay; one granddaughter, Beverly Lynn Cook; and a sister, Norma Jean Campbell.
Survivors include her daughters, Lynn Reilley of Mullens, W.Va., with whom she made her home, Kay Harris and husband Paul, Jonesville, Va.; and son, Gary Richmond, also of Mullens, W.Va.; one brother, Wayne T. King, Detroit, Mich.; one sister, Donna Cunningham, The Plains, Ohio; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. Monday at the First Presbyterian Church in Mullens, W.Va.
Information courtesy of Arney-Mullins Funeral Home, Jonesville, Va.

Larry Thomas Davis, 56, Church Hill.
CHURCH HILL - Larry Thomas "Tommy" Davis, 56, of 1078 Rice Lane, went home to be with the Lord Friday (Sept. 6, 2002) after a brief battle with cancer.
Mr. Davis was a lifelong resident of Church Hill and was a member of Freedom Baptist Church. He was a retired employee of Holliston Mills.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Connie Helton Davis; son, Brad Thomas Davis; grandson, Dylan Austin Carver; parents, Fred and Lena Churchwell Davis; three brothers, Leonard Davis, Don Davis and Raymond Davis; and special aunt, Sally Davis.
Survivors include his wife, Thelma Evans Davis, Church Hill; one daughter, Mrs. Randy (Tammy) Carver, Church Hill; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Tony (Christie) Forbis, Rogersville; one stepson, Jody Allen, Rogersville; three grandchildren, Dusty Adam Brice, Josie Cheyenne Carver and Erica Brooke Forbis; one brother, Glenn Davis, Church Hill; special friend, Opal Chambers, Church Hill; special niece and nephews, Rebecca Smith, Michael Davis and Todd Davis; several other nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Johnson Funeral Home, Church Hill, and anytime at the residence.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Andy Sensabaugh and the Rev. Billy Ray Courtney officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at Liberty Hill Cemetery.
To leave an online message or sign the guest registry for the Davis family, please visit www.johnsonfuneralhome.org.

Wayne Gibson, 35, Kingsport.
KINGSPORT - Adam Wayne Gibson, 35, Alabama Street, went to be with the Lord Thursday (Sept. 5, 2002) in Durham, N.C.
He was an avid race car driver at the Kingsport Speedway. He was a loving father to his children.
He was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by his sister, Virginia Gibson; grandmother, Elsie Mae Gibson; and grandfather, Alfred Gibson.
Surviving are his parents, father, Robert J. Clemons, and mother, Bobbie Jane Hensley Clemons; his daughter, Jahalia Gibson, Kingsport; his son, Stacy Wayne Gibson, Church Hill; his girlfriend, Amy Benton, Kingsport; his sisters, Norma Jean Belcher and husband Chris, Church Hill, Bobbie Hayes and husband Jim, Rogersville, Lisa McClelland and husband Scott, Kentucky, Teresa Summer and husband Danny, Kingsport, Karen Knapp, Kingsport; his brothers, Rob Clemons and wife Annette, Church Hill, and Mark White, Kingsport; several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 1 to 4 p.m. today at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport.
Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday in the funeral home chapel with Pastor Mike Owens officiating.
Burial will follow in the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail at cartertrentfh@chartertn.net.

Diana T. Hammitt, 43, Kingsport.
KINGSPORT - Diana Teague Hammitt, 43, of 4000 Lake Forest Drive, went to be with her Lord Friday (Sept. 6, 2002) in the Johnson City Medical Center.
Diana was born in Sullivan County on July 22, 1959, a daughter of the late Perry Lee Campbell, who passed away in 2000, and Eileen Gilley Campbell of Kingsport. Diana was a registered nurse and was employed by Indian Path Medical Center.
She was a member of the Liberty Church of the Brethren.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by a son in 1979; a brother, Terry Allen Campbell in 1968.
She was a wonderful and loving wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend who brought joy to those who knew her. She was very creative and loved crafts and gardening. She will be sadly missed until we meet her in heaven where she is preparing a garden for everyone she loves.
Survivors include her husband, Charles (Chuck) Hammitt of the home; a daughter, Jessica Teague of the home; her mother, Mrs. Perry (Eileen) Campbell of Kingsport; three sisters and brothers-in-law, Linda and Gene Mire of South Carolina, Sandra Kay and Joe Hickman of Massachusetts, and Lois Marie and Bud Vaughn of Kingsport; a brother and sister-in-law, Dwight Wayne and Wanda Campbell of Kingsport; her mother and father-in-law, Linda and Charles Hammitt of Jonesborough; sisters-in-law, Michelle and Cheryl; nieces and nephews, Joey and Tiffany Hickman, Kaci and Chris.
Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at the East Lawn Funeral Home.
Graveside service will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday with Pastor Ron Haun officiating. Family and friends will meet at 10:45 a.m. at the East Lawn Memorial Park in the garden of the Mausoleum.
Honorary pallbearers will be Nathan Moody, Joey Hickman, Gene Mire, Tom Baker, Ray Wenger, Charlie Hammitt, Wesley Storey and Randy Campbell.

Houston I. Harrison, 47, Kingsport.
Services for Houston Ivan Harrison, 47, Kingsport, who passed away peacefully at home Wednesday (Sept. 4, 2002), will be conducted 2 p.m. today at Emmanuel Baptist Church with Pastor David Powers, Pastor Tim Price and Pastor Wayne Baker officiating.
Burial will follow in the Sulphur Springs Cemetery, Jonesborough.
Pallbearers will be Danny Harrison, Cody Harrison, Lloyd Hensley, Dwayne Harrison, Joey Harrison, Tommy Harrison, Jack Harrison and Carl Harrison.
Honorary pallbearers will be Carl Fields, Bill Pyle, Harris Dockery, Charlie Sands, Doyle Groggs and Alley Simpson.
Memorial contributions may be sent to Emmanuel Baptist Church, 2118 Bloomingdale Road, Kingsport, Tenn. 37660.
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport, is serving the Harrison family.

Richard Darrell Keith, 52, Johnson City.
JOHNSON CITY - Richard Darrell Keith, 52, of 129 Harrell Rd., died at his home on Friday (Sept. 6, 2002).
Mr. Keith was a native of Clinchco, Va., who had lived most of his adult life after military service in Johnson City. He was a veteran of Vietnam, having served in the U.S. Army.
He was a retired computer engineer from the Pitney-Bowes Company.
He was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church and had served as a youth minister in the Baptist church.
He was preceded in death by four siblings.
Survivors include his wife, Brenda "Brie" Simpson Keith, of the home; three daughters, Ava Countess, Atlanta, Ga., Rischa Keith, Kingsport, and Amanda Bracken, Kingsport; a stepdaughter, Nicole Keith, of the home; and four brothers, Palmer Keith, Florida, Bill Keith, Gray, Bob Keith, Jonesborough, and Kenny Keith, Gray; four sisters, Carol Keith, Nashville, Frankie Golden, Gray, Sherry Holter, Georgia, and Tonya Good, Limestone; three grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. Tuesday at the Morris-Baker Funeral Home, Johnson City.
A chapel service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday in the Chapel at the Washington County Memory Gardens under the direction of the Rev. Clay Austin. A procession will form at 1:30 p.m. at the funeral home to lead friends and family to the cemetery.
Pallbearers will be selected from family and friends.
Online condolences may be sent at www.morrisbaker.com.

Franklin N. Kincaid, 77, Rogersville.
ROGERSVILLE - Franklin N. Kincaid, 77, of 307 Waterson Street, went to be with the Lord Saturday (Sept. 7, 2002) at Wellmont Hawkins County Hospital.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Colboch-Price Funeral Home, Rogersville.

Shirley Lane, 65, Duffield, Va.
DUFFIELD, Va. - Shirley Ann Oxford Lane, 65, departed this world to join the Lord on Friday morning (Sept. 6, 2002) at her residence.
Born in Lee County, she was a daughter of Lillie Barnette Oxford and the late Woodrow Oxford. She was retired from Norris Industries and loved by all who knew her.
In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ronald Lane.
Surviving are her mother, Lillie Marie Barnette Oxford of Woodway, Va.; a daughter, Karen and her husband Jerry Livesay of the Purchase community; a grandson, Jason Livesay; sisters, Nancy Robbins of Duffield, Linda Bledsoe of Woodway, Va.; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Arlene and Mack Dockery of Duffield, and Retta Lane of Clinchport, Va.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at The Duffield Funeral Home at Thomas Village.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the chapel of the funeral home with Pastor Charles Rhoton and Evangelist Kenneth Neeley officiating.
Music will be provided by Way of the Cross Singers.
Committal service will be at 11 a.m. Monday at the Adams Cemetery in Duffield. Family and friends are asked to meet at 10:30 a.m. at the funeral home for procession to the cemetery.

Betty Byrd Lawson, 62, Mt. Juliet, Tenn.
MT. JULIET, Tenn. - Betty Byrd Lawson, 62, died Friday (Sept. 6, 2002).
After a long, courageous fight with cancer, Betty chose eternal life. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roy and Nancy Kate Byrd.
She will missed by her many family members and friends, including Henry Lawson and their children, Leah and Phillip Smith, Lori Anne Lawson, Burton Lawson, Kathryn Lawson and Bryan Parsley; grandchildren, Justin and Katee Beach, Lawson Poole, Brianna and Nathan Smith; brother, Bill and Phyllis Byrd; and niece, Patti and Keith Rhoton.
The family would like to express their gratitude to the Romeo United Methodist Church for their support of Betty. Also, thanks to Dr. Jeffrey Patton and the staff of TN Oncology at Southern Hills.
A memorial service will be held at 5 p.m. Monday at the Romeo United Methodist Church, Exit 30 off I81, Hwy. 70E, Mosheim, Tenn.
In lieu of flowers, contributions are encouraged to First Steps, Inc., for children with special needs, 4414 Granny White Pike, Nashville, Tenn. 37204 or United Methodist Women at Romeo Church, 11095 Lonesome Pine Trail, Bulls Gap, Tenn. 37711.
Crawford Mortuary and Crematory, Nashville, is in charge of arrangements.

David Lockhart, 57, Johnson City.
JOHNSON CITY - David Kenneth Lockhart, 57, of 155 E. Grand Ave., departed this life Friday (Sept. 6, 2002) at the VA Medical Center, Mountain Home, Tenn., after an extended illness.
Mr. Lockhart was a retired electrician and a lover of the outdoors.
He served in the 82nd Airborne Division of the U.S. Army.
His parents, Thomas Lockhart Sr. and Cynthia Lockhart; a brother, Robert Lockhart; a sister, Sue Cole; and seven half brothers and sisters preceded him in death.
Surviving are two daughters, Nekisha Quillen and Amy Lockhart; six sisters, Thelma Honaker, War, W.Va., Cleo (Betty) Shoemaker, Kingsport, Madeline (Peggy) Ubernosky, College Station, Tex., Joyce Grills, Kingsport, Wanda Johnson, Kingsport, and Brenda Phillips, Jonesborough; three brothers, Thomas Lockhart Jr., Kingsport, Allen Baker, Mount Carmel, and Frank Lockhart, Canton, Mich.; several nieces and nephews; several special friends and neighbors.
Military graveside services will be at 11 a.m. today at Oak Hill Cemetery with military rites by the Charles DeWitt Byrd Post 3382 of the VFW.
Honorary pallbearers will be nephews.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: The Washington County Humane Society Inc., 525 Sells Avenue, Johnson City, Tenn. 37604 or The Salvation Army, 423 West Walnut St., Johnson City, Tenn. 37604.
E-mail condolences may be sent to hamlettdobson@mounet.com.
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes, downtown Kingsport, is in charge of arrangements.

Verna McMurray, 83, Hiltons, Va.
HILTONS, Va. - Verna Irene L. McMurray, 83, of Route 1, departed this life late Friday (Sept. 6, 2002) at Holston Valley Medical Center.
A native of Mendota, Va., she was a homemaker.
She was an active member of Hiltons United Methodist Church and also the United Methodist Women. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.
She was preceded in death by her daughter, Beverly Ann McMurray; parents, William M. Litton and Eliza Bell Wise Litton; brother, Charles Ray Litton.
Surviving are her husband, Ervin S. McMurray, Hiltons; son and daughter-in-law, E. Keith and Jo Rita McMurray, Kingsport; sons, Jerry McMurray Sr., Fort Walton Beach, Fla., and Samuel M. McMurray, of the home; grandchildren, Leslie Kaye McMurray and Jerry Stephen McMurray Jr.; great-granddaughter, Kendra Dingus McMurray; sisters, Hazel Jarrett, Bluff City, and Mae Moretz, Bristol, Va.; several nieces and nephews; special friend, Lori Garrett.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday at Hiltons United Methodist Church and any time at the residence.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Monday at the church with Pastor Will Shewey and Pastor Ken Pierce officiating.
Music will be provided by Marsha Helton.
Graveside services will be at 10:30 a.m. Tuesday in Gardeners Cemetery, Hiltons. The family will meet at the funeral home at 9:45 a.m. to go to the cemetery.
Pallbearers will be family and friends.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Hiltons United Methodist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 10, Hiltons, Va. 24258.
Scott County Funeral Home, Weber City, Va., is in charge of arrangements.

Eva Parks, Nickelsville, Va.
NICKELSVILLE, Va. - Eva Parks passed away Saturday afternoon (Sept. 7, 2002) at the residence of a daughter.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, Va.

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