Lora Love Benton
ROGERSVILLE - Services for Lora Love Hickman Benton, 89, who went to be with the Lord Tuesday morning (Nov. 28, 2000) will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the chapel of Colboch-Price Funeral Home, Rogersville.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11:30 a.m. Saturday at the Benton Cemetery.
Reva Chase Cox
KINGSPORT - Reva Chase Cox, 90, formerly of Rock Springs community, died at 1 p.m. Thursday (Nov. 30, 2000) at Sunbridge Hillside after an extended illness.
A lifelong resident of Sullivan County, she was a member of Double Springs Baptist Church.
She was a homemaker.
She was a daughter of the late Gent and Hattie Hite Chase.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Haskel K. Cox; a sister, Mabel Tedrow; a brother, Ralph Chase.
Surviving are two daughters and son-in-law, Lois Jean Haney, Kingsport, and Phyllis and Bill Harris, Jonesborough; three sons and daughters-in-law, Morris and Wanda Cox, Jonesborough, Cletis and Shelby Cox, Kingsport and Jim and Terry Cox, Sulphur Springs; eight grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; one brother, Leonard Chase and wife, Fern, Kingsport.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at the Fall Branch Chapel of Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Homes and also at the home of a son, Morris Cox, 1436 Fordtown Road, anytime.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday in the Fall Branch Chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Tony A. Cox, Dr. Edward Dillowe and the Rev. Joe Shelton officiating.
Music will be provided by a grandson, Ken Harris.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Sunday at Tri-Cities Memory Gardens.
Those planning to attend the graveside will meet at the cemetery at 10:50 a.m. Sunday.
Grandsons and relatives will serve as pallbearers.
Those who wish may make memorial contributions to the building fund of Double Springs Baptist Church, c/o Suzanne Nelson, 1024 Woodstone Drive, Kingsport, Tenn. 37663.
Charles Dickson
Charles H. Dickson Sr., died Wednesday (Nov. 29, 2000) at his home after an extended illness.
He was born in Kingsport in 1925 and attended Dobyns-Bennett High School. After graduating from the University of Alabama, he worked for Allstate Insurance Company in Alabama and Georgia for 42 years. He retired in 1996 in Savannah, Ga., and returned to Kingsport in December 1998.
Mr. Dickson was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Kingsport. In Savannah, he was a member of the First Presbyterian Church and a former member of the First Christian Church where he served as a deacon, board chairman and a trustee.
He was a member of Savannah Exchange Club and was an athletic official for the Georgia High School Association for 25 years. He was also a member of the Savannah Yacht Club and the Landings Club.
His parents, J.W. Dickson Sr. and Carrie Hicks Dickson and a sister, Agnes Dickson Wininger preceded him in death.
Surviving are his wife, Ann Lindsey Dickson; two sons and daughters-in-law, Charles Hicks Dickson Jr. and Donna Williams Dickson, Augusta, Ga., and David Lindsey Dickson Sr. and Susan Mills Dickson, Rome, Ga.; four grandchildren, Lindsey Alden Dickson, Augusta, Ga., Lauren Taylor Dickson, Elizabeth Page Dickson and David Lindsey Dickson Jr., all of Rome, Ga.; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Louise Dickson Hawk, Peggy Dickson Harvey and C.K. Harvey; brother and sister-in-law, Bill and Betty Dickson, Kingsport; several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in Oak Hill Cemetery with the Rev. Gary L.R. Bullard officiating.
In lieu of flowers, those desiring may give memorials to the charity of one's choice.
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport is serving the Dickson family.
Jeffrey Donald
NORTON, Va. - Jeffrey Lynn Donald, 47, died Wednesday (Nov. 29, 2000) in Holston Valley Hospital.
He was a resident of Norton for the last six years.
Surviving are a daughter, Melissa Donald, Banner Elk, N.C.; a son, Jeffrey Lynn Donald Jr., Banner Elk, N.C.; mother and stepfather, Emma Jean and Jesse Jaramillo, Norton, Va.; sisters, Judy Barrios, Mentone, Calif. and Libby Addison, Phoenix, Ariz.; brother, Rick Donald, Norton, Va.; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 4 to 9 p.m. Sunday at Hagy Funeral Home, Norton, Va.
Services will be conducted at 7:30 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Larry Coeburn officiating.
Hazel Dorton
CLINCHPORT, Va. - Hazel Blanch Dorton, 89, of Route No. 3, departed this life early Wednesday (Nov. 29, 2000) at Ridgecrest Manor, Duffield, Va.
She was a native of Scott County, Va., was a homemaker and of the Methodist faith.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Dorton; sons, Don Dorton and Gene Dorton; grandson, Gary Dishner; parents, Emory Joseph and Martha Kindle Rhoton; and brothers, Kenneth Rhoten and Arthur M. Rhoton.
Surviving are a daughter, Mrs. Pauline Dishner, Gate City, Va.; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; and brothers, Eugene Rhoton, Kingsport, and E.J. Rhoton, Clinchport, Va.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Scott County Funeral Home, Weber City, Va.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Bruce Kerns officiating.
Music will be provided by Cathy Haynes.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Holston View Cemetery.
Friends and family will meet at the funeral home at 10:15 a.m. Saturday to go in procession to the cemetery.
Friends and relatives will serve as pallbearers.
Delsie Drinnon
SNEEDVILLE - Services for Delsie Evelyn Drinnon, 75, Route 1, formerly of Morristown, who died Tuesday (Nov. 28, 2000) will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in the chapel of Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville, with the Rev. Delmont Gibson officiating.
Burial will be in the Drinnon Family Cemetery in Lee Valley, Rogersville.
Grace Fleenor
Grace Derting Fleenor, 91, died Tuesday (Nov. 28, 2000) at Hillside Manor.
She was born in Scott County, Va., and was the daughter of the late Walker and Peggy Derting, and moved to Bristol in 1984. She was the widow of W.M. "Dub" Fleenor and was a member of Beech Grove Primitive Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Maxie Reynolds.
Surviving are a daughter, Peggy Jenkins, Bluff City; two sons, Edsel Fleenor, Kingsport and Dan Fleenor, Hiltons, Va.; three grandchildren, Donna Stine, Dan Fleenor Jr., and Todd Pannell; three great-grandchildren, Dan Donald Fleenor III, Daniel Fleenor and Anthony Chase Pannell; two brothers, W.O. 'Bud' Derting, Hiltons, Va., and Calvin Derting, Blountville.
Committal service and burial will be conducted at 11 a.m. today in the Fleenor Family Cemetery in Hiltons, Va.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Beech Grove Primitive Baptist Church.
Pallbearers will be special friends.
Condelences to the family may be sent via e-mail to ocookfh@preferred.com.
Oakley-Cook Funeral Home, Bristol, Tenn., is in charge of arrangements.
Dennie B. Ford
CHURCH HILL - Mrs. Dennie B. Ford, 90, departed this life Tuesday (Nov. 28, 2000) at Church Hill Health Care Center after a brief illness.
Mrs. Ford was a lifelong resident of Church Hill, and a member of Lyons Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church.
She was preceded in death by her husband; two children; five grandchildren; several brothers; and two sisters.
Surviving are two sons, Ernest Ford Jr. and Charles Lewis Ford, both of Church Hill; two daughters Mrs. Louise Price and Mrs. Christine Hoard, both of Kingsport; 22 grandchildren; 32 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; other family members; and devoted friends, Mrs. Hazel Leeper, Mrs. Ann, Mrs. Sarah, and Mrs. Setzer.
Calling hours are from 1 to 2 p.m. Sunday at Lyons Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church in New Canton.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the church with the Rev. W.R.W. Douglas officiating.
Burial will be in the New Canton Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent to the family via e-mail at robinsonfuneralservice@juno.com.
Robinson Funeral Service is in charge of arrangements.
Elizabeth W. Giles
JONESVILLE, Va. - Elizabeth W. Giles, 91, Chestnut Ridge, died Tuesday (Nov. 28, 2000) at Lee County Community Hospital, Pennington Gap, Va.
Born in Blackwater, Va., she had been a resident of Wise County for 14 years and returned to Lee County (most of her life). She was a homemaker and a former postal worker at Wise County. She was an associate member of the UMWA.
Mrs. Giles was a member of Blackwater Lick Primitive Baptist Church at Blackwater, Va.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles Porter Giles; parents, A.J. and Martha Osborne Willis; four brothers, Harrison, Nathan, Everette and George Willis; one sister, Donna Palmer; and a son-in-law, Merle G. Vance.
Surviving are a son, James C. Giles, Richmond, Va.; two daughters, Betty Sue Vance and Sona Giles, both of Jonesville, Va.; three grandchildren, Steven and Kenny Giles and Linda Bouldin; five great-grandchildren, Carter, Cole, Brittany, Ryan and Hunter Davis; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Province Funeral Home, Pennington Gap, Va.
Services will be conducted at 7 p.m. today in the sanctuary with the Rev. Bradley Yeary officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at Lee Memorial Gardens in Woodway, Va.
Family and friends are asked to meet at the funeral home at 12:30 to go to the cemetery.
Harry Huffman
LEBANON, Va. - Harry Huffman, 84, Route 2, died Thursday (Nov. 30, 2000) in the Russell County Medical Center.
A lifelong resident of Russell County, he was a son of the late Leonard T. and Bertha Mae Jessee Huffman. He was a retired electrician and farmer and was an Army veteran of World War II.
He was preceded in death by four sons, Leonard, Ralph, Harvey and Billy Carroll Huffman; two sisters, Hazel Cox and Dollie Dearing; three brothers, Carl, James and Ralph Huffman.
Surviving are his wife of 66 years, Mary Ella Clark Huffman; two daughters, Lois Morrison and Joyce Warner, both of Lebanon, Va.; two sons, Ellis Huffman, Lebanon, Va., and Buster Clark, Bristol, Va.; one sister, Lucille Robinette, Greeneville; one brother, Garnett Huffman, Lebanon, Va.; several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Combs Funeral Service, Lebanon, Va.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Ray Garland and the Rev. Donald Barton officiating.
Committal services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in Ketron Memorial Gardens in Lebanon, Va.
Those wishing to go to the cemetery in procession are requested to be at the funeral home by 10:30 a.m. Saturday.
Pallbearers will be Eddie Wiseman, Jeremiah Wiseman, Charles Bowman, Jerry Robinette, Robert Meade, Chris Wallace and Delmer Sweeny.
John L. Hughes
ROGERSVILLE - John L. Hughes went to be with the Lord on Thursday morning (Nov. 30, 2000) at Holston Valley Hospital.
Mr. Hughes was a member of Henard's Chapel Baptist Church.
He was a mason, farmer and a World War II veteran, serving in the European Theater.
He was retired from the Tennessee Valley Authority.
Surviving are his beloved wife, Mable Hughes; four sons, Charles Hughes, Louis Hughes, Steve Hughes and Mike Hughes, all of Rogersville; two sisters, Grace Bettis, Murphy, N.C., and Kathryn Crisp, Marble, N.C.; two brothers, Harold Hughes, Salisbury, N.C., and Paul Hughes, Marble, N.C.; eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Colboch-Price Funeral Home, Rogersville.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Joe Frazier officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at Kite Cemetery in Persia.
Corbet Ingle
JONESVILLE, Va. - Corbet Rex Ingle, 76, Salem, Ind., formerly of Jonesville, Va., died Wednesday at 8:45 a.m. at Heritage House of Salem, Ind.
Born Dec. 2, 1923 in Hagan, Va., he was the son of George and Ida Hensley Ingle. He retired from Virginia Employment Commission and was a farmer. He was a member of Camp Ground United Methodist Church in Jonesville, Va., and was a member of the American Legion and the VFW.
He was a World War II Army veteran, entering the service June 3, 1943. He served overseas January 1944-November 1945 in Company I 26 Division 104 Infantry. He was in the battles and campaigns of Normandy, North France, Ardennes, Rhineland and Central Europe. He received a Bronze Star, two Purple Hearts, European-African-Middle Eastern Ribbon, Good Conduct and World War II Victory Ribbons.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Sonja Vandeventer Ingle; his parents; and a brother, Bernard Ingle.
Surviving are his wife of 55 years, Emma Jean Vandeventer Ingle, Salem, Ind.; sister-in-law, Hazel Adkins, Salem, Ind.; three nieces, Lana Loven and husband, Ronnie, Salem, Ind., Robin Frakes and husband, Gail, Salem, Ind., and Carla Ingle, Largo, Fla.; a nephew, Bernie Ingle, Greenwood, Ind.; a great-niece, Dawn Corbin and husband, Terry, Salem, Ind.; a great-nephew, Jeffrey Loven, Salem, Ind.; two great-great-nieces, Abby Corbin and Emily Loven; six other great-nieces and nephews.
Military graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Saturday at the Vandeventer Cemetery in Jonesville, Va. with the Rev. Jim Hubbard officiating.
VFW Post No. 3382 of Kingsport will be in charge of military rites.
Arney-Mullins Funeral Home, Jonesville, Va. is in charge of arrangements.
Nannie Jarrett
KINGSPORT - Nannie Jarrett, 66, 16341/2 Spring St., Apt. 2, died Wednesday (Nov. 29, 2000) at Indian Path Medical Center after an extended illness.
She was born in Scott County, Va., and lived in Kingsport most of her life.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ezra Jarrett; parents, Lonzy and Bertha Thompson; sisters, Alberta Joyner, Inez Williams and Geneva Thompson.
Surviving are her sons, Ronnie Jarrett, Warner Jarrett, both of Kingsport; grandchildren, Cindy Burchett, Alicia Jarrett, Tara Jarrett, Brandon Jarrett, all of Kingsport; great-grandchildren, Daniel Jarrett, Alexis Oliver, Darren Burchett; sisters, Ruby Hensley, Knoxville, Jeanette Ryans, Kingsport, Ruth Wade, Church Hill, Kathy Thomas, Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 5 to 7 p.m. today at Oak Hill Funeral Home or anytime at residence of Ronnie Jarrett, 404 Morelock St., Lot No. 8, Kingsport and the residence of Shirley Castle, 1649 C St., Kingsport.
Graveside services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at Oak Hill Cemetery with Pastor Johnny Gibson officiating.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, c/o Wanda Grills, 1217 Radcliffe Ave., Kingsport, Tenn. 37664.
Janis Kilpatrick
DUNCANVILLE, Texas - Janis Hope Rowe Kilpatrick, born Dec. 21, 1932 in Limestone, Tenn., passed away Nov. 29, 2000 in Dallas, Texas at the age of 67.
Mrs. Kilpatrick is survived by her daughter, Melody Janke and husband, Fred; granddaughters, Bailey Janke, Chelsea Janke and Alicia Kilpatrick; mother, Grace Rowe; sister, Joy Jordan and husband, Paul; brother, Jim Rowe and wife, Joyce; brother, Gary Rowe and many other relatives and friends.
A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Monday (Dec. 4, 2000) at First Baptist Church, 323 W. Wheatland Road, Duncanville, Texas, with the Rev. Keith Brister officiating.
David Clayton & Sons Funeral Home, Duncanville, Texas, is in charge of the arrangements.
Grace Mae Lawson
KINGSPORT - Grace Mae Lawson, 90, 3750 Cheekwood Drive and a resident of Sunbridge Hillside Manor Nursing Home, passed away Thursday (Nov. 30, 2000) at Holston Valley Hospital and Medical Center following an extended illness.
Mrs. Lawson was a native of Lee County, Va., but had spent most of her adult life in Hawkins County. She was a member of Walnut Chapel Primitive Baptist Church.
She was preceded in death by her husbands, Henry Hobert Fannon and Marvin K. Lawson; daughter, Clara L. Gilreath; stepdaughter, Naomi Williams; parents, Bart and Rose Mahan Lawson; two sisters and one brother.
Surviving are three daughters and sons-in-law, Eula and L.H. Galloway, Jonesborough, June and Neal Carter and Ruth and John O. Mowell, both of Kingsport; one son and daughter-in-law, Charles E. and Patty Fannon, Chattanooga; 14 grandchildren; 16 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Bertha Culbertson, Kingsport; and several nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Johnson Funeral Home, Church Hill and anytime at the homes of her daughters.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with Elder John Henry Sybert and Elder Gerald Hopkins officiating.
Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Mount Mitchell Cemetery.
Edith Mae Manis
KINGSPORT - Edith Mae Necessary Manis, 75, 3649 Sullivan Gardens, died Thursday (Nov. 30, 2000) at her residence after a brief illness.
She was a member of New Testament of Christ Church.
She was preceded in death by her father and mother, William Ross Necessary and Josephine Bishop Necessary; a son, David Harold Manis; two brothers, Walker and Guy Necessary.
Surviving are five daughters, Linda Crawford, Shirley Manis, Marie Alley and Mae Sanders, all of Kingsport and Gladys Greene, Hammond, Ind.; three brothers, Clarence Necessary, Hairm Necessary and Henry Necessary, all of Kingsport; 18 grandchildren; 14 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Calling hours are from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday at Carter-Trent Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Clarence Necessary officiating.
Burial will be at the Old Kingsport Cemetery.
Ella Mae Martin
DETROIT, Mich. - Services for Mrs. Ella Mae Martin, of 2524 Clairmont Street, who departed this life Friday (Nov. 24, 2000) will be conducted at noon Saturday at Bethel A.M.E. Zion Church with the Rev. Dr. Felix Ofosu officiating.
Calling hours are from 11 a.m. to noon Saturday at the church. Friends may call at the residence of Mrs. Welsh, 1025 Dale Street, at anytime.
Burial will be in the Oak Hill Cemetery.
Condolences may be sent via e-mail to robinsonfuneralservice@juno.com.
Robinson Funeral Services is in charge of arrangements.
William Peters
BLOUNTVILLE - William Thomas Peters, 75, 2634 Hwy. 11W, died Wednesday (Nov. 29, 2000) in the Holston Valley Medical Center.
A native of Nickelsville, Va., he had lived most of his life in Sullivan County and was the son of the late Floyd and Mary Jane Wheatley Peters.
He was former owner of Highway Market in Blountville and a U.S. Navy veteran serving during World War II.
Mr. Peters was of the Baptist faith.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Esta Mae Merck; and four brothers, Ray Peters, Arth Peters, Earl Peters and Virgil Peters.
Surviving are his wife, Thelma D. Peters; a son, Randy Peters, Blountville; a stepdaughter, Rebecca Marie Edwards, Blountville; granddaughter, Rhonda K. Wells; grandson, Robert Davenport; two brothers, Millard 'Bill' Peters and Daniel Peters, both of Kingsport; five great-grandchildren, Courtney Kendrick, Brandon Blair, Josh Blair, Chris Snapp and Lisa Calton.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday at Weaver Funeral Home, Bristol.
Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Smith Kestner officiating.
Committal will be at 2 p.m. Sunday in the Gunnings Cemetery.
Honorary pallbearers will be Robert Davenport, Willie Wells, Jonathan Jackson, Brandon Blair, Josh Blair and Chris Snapp.
Frances Pierce
KINGSPORT - Mrs. Frances Pierce, of 320 Louis St., departed this life Wednesday afternoon (Nov. 29, 2000) at Greystone Health Care Center.
Friends may call at 326 Louis St. at anytime.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later.
Robinson Funeral Service is serving the family of Mrs. Frances Pierce.
Condolences may be sent to the family at robinsonfuneralservice@juno.com
Charles Smallwood
KINGSPORT - Charles Smallwood Jr., 88, passed away Wednesday (Nov. 29, 2000) after a brief illness.
He was a lifelong resident of Kingsport and a veteran of World War II. Mr. Smallwood retired from Tennessee Eastman Co. and was a member of the Instrument Society of America.
He was a member of the First Broad Street United Methodist Church and an active member of the Dobyns Men's Class.
His father, Charles Smallwood Sr.; mother, Mary Pearl Smallwood; and one brother, Edward L. Smallwood, preceded him in death.
Surviving are his wife, Mary Elizabeth Smallwood, Kingsport; two daughters and sons-in-law, Carol S. and Glenn Franks, Dyersburg, Tenn., Gwyn S. and Mark Groseclose, Marion, Va.; five grandchildren, Ashleigh Carmack, Brooke Groseclose, Paige Franks, Reid Groseclose and Chase Groseclose.
Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown Kingsport.
Services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Jack Weikel officiating.
Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Holston United Methodist Home for Children, P.O. Box 188, Greeneville, Tenn. 37744.
Mabel R. Stump
SALT POINT, N.Y. - Services for Mabel R. Stump, 87, who died Sunday (Nov. 26, 2000) will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in the chapel of Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown, with Pastor Chris Carter and the Rev. H.B. Hauk Jr. officiating.
Calling hours are from 1 to 2 p.m. today at the funeral home.
Interment will be in Oak Hill Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St. Matthew United Methodist Church, 2502 Nathan St., Kingsport, Tenn. 37664.
William 'Bill' Wade
BIG STONE GAP, Va. - William 'Bill' Wade, 91, passed away Wednesday (Nov. 29, 2000) at his home after an extended battle with cancer.
He was of the Baptist faith, operated Wade's Market and Sunshine Market in the produce business for 50 years in the Big Stone Gap community. He was born in Lee County, Va., the son of the late John and Alpha Palmer Wade. He was the widower of Mae Young Wade.
In addition to his parents and wife, he was also preceded in death by a son, Ron Wade; three brothers, Sherman Wade, Jim Wade and Tom Wade; and one sister, Lillie Bartley.
Surviving are six sons, Donald Wade Sr., Bristol, Va., Kenneth Wade, Big Stone Gap, Va., Wayne William Wade, Indianapolis, Ind., Greg Wade, Appalachia, Va., Michael Wade, Atlanta, Ga., and Tony Wade, Kingsport; four daughters, Joann Wade Guthrie, Indianapolis, Ind., Gaphina Wade Miller, Big Stone Gap, Billie Wade Canfield, Indianapolis, Ind., Jwantana Wade Phillips, Big Stone Gap; one sister, Martha Wade Tabor, Big Stone Gap; three half-sisters, Virgie Wade Thatcher, Lucy Wade Woods and Marie Adams, all of Indianapolis, Ind.; two half-brothers, Charlie Wade and Jack Wade, both of Indianapolis, Ind.; 23 grandchildren; and 28 great-grandchildren.
Calling hours will be from 5 to 8 p.m. today at Holding Funeral Home, Big Stone Gap, Va.
Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Garrett Lee and the Rev. Clyde Phillips officiating.
Burial will follow in Powell Valley Cemetery, Dryden, Va.
Pallbearers will be grandchildren.
Joann Ward
BRISTOL, Tenn. - A memorial mass for Mary Joann Ward, who passed away Tuesday (Nov. 28, 2000) will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday at St. Dominic Catholic Church with the Rev. Dennis Kress officiating.
Friends may call anytime at the home and at the church following services.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. on Dec. 9 at Cure Of Ars Church, 9401 Mission Road, Overland Park, Kansas.
Memorial contributions may be made to Wellmont Hospice, 280 Steeles Rd., Bristol, Tenn. 37620.
Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown, is serving the Ward family.
Lynne West
KINGSPORT - Graveside services for Lynne West, 43, 1776 Granby Road, formerly of Rogersville, who died Monday (Nov. 27, 2000) will be conducted at 11 a.m. today at Hawkins County Memorial Gardens.
Broome Funeral Home, Rogersville, is in charge of arrangements.
Katharine S. Westmoreland
KNOXVILLE - Katharine S. Miller Westmoreland, 72, born Dec. 5, 1927 in Surgoinsville, Tenn., died Tuesday (Nov. 28, 2000).
Her parents were Samuel Powell Miller and Sidney Hisey.
She is survived by her husband, Olin E. Westmoreland, of Knoxville; a sister, Annis Powell Hale, Morristown; and brothers, Peter Miller, Johnson City, and James Miller, Surgoinsville; children, the Rev. William D. Westmoreland, Cincinnati, Robert E. Westmoreland, Knoxville, the Rev. Katharine E. Westmoreland-White, Louisville, Ky., Peter Miller Westmoreland, Knoxville; eight grandchildren; and one great-grandchild.
Katharine was a long time member of New Hope Presbyterian Church. She served as a hospice volunteer with Hospice of Fort Sanders Medical Center for eight years, served as president of Presbyterian Women of Knoxville for three years, and the Presbyterian Women Circle of New Hope for over 20 years. She helped to found FISH Help Program and helped deliver food for the Norwood area Food Pantry for 15 years.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday with visitation from noon to 1 p.m. at New Hope Presbyterian Church, 1703 Merchants Drive.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to New Hope Presbyterian Church and the American Diabetes Association.
Weaver Funeral Home, Knoxville, Tenn., is in charge of arrangements.
