Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014
Clarence Walters, Feb. 16, 2003
Mr. Clarence Walters, age 83, of Jewell Ridge, Virginia died Sunday, February 16, 2003 at a Richlands, Virginia hospital following a brief illness.
He was born in Paintsville, Kentucky and was a son of the late Charlie and Edith Ward Walters. He had made his home in the Jewell Ridge area most of his life and was a member of the Jewell Ridge Presbyterian Church. He had served in the U. S. Army and was a Veteran of World War II and Korean War. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his former wife, Mrs. Mary Quesenberry Walters and two brothers, Henderson and Charles Walters.
Survivors are:
Two Sons:
Mr. Frank Walters of Jewell Ridge, Virginia
Mr. Lee Thornton Walters and special daughter-in-law, Diana of Jewell Ridge, Virginia
Two Sisters:
Mrs. Ethel Altizer of Richlands, Virginia
Mrs. Shelby Turner of Wardell, Virginia
Four Brothers:
Mr. Estil Walters of Columbus, Ohio
Mr. Troy Walters of Columbus, Ohio
Mr. Herbert Walters of Largo, Florida
Mr. Roy Walters of Largo, Florida
Four Grandchildren:
Kevin Walters, Johnny Ray Walters, Melissa Ann Walters, and Tiffany Barnett
Three Great Grandchildren:
Halei Walters, Isaac Barnett, and Isabella Barnett
Funeral services for Mr. Clarence Walters will be conducted Wednesday at 3:00 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with Rev. Richard Stone officiating. Interment will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Virginia. Pallbearers will be: John Otis Altizer, Sonny Farmer, Edward Farmer, Ken Ratcliffe, Bill Stiltner, and John Brown. Members of the Casey-Shortt VFW Post No. 9640 of Richlands, Virginia and Disabled American Veterans Tazewell County Chapter #31 will conduct military graveside rites. Friends may call at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands after 6:00 p.m. Tuesday.
Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands is in charge of arrangements
Nell B. Hairfield, Feb. 16, 2003
Mrs. Nell Bailey Hairfield, age 87, of 500 Marion Ave. Tazewell, Virginia formerly of Cedar Bluff, Virginia, died Sunday, February 16, 2003 at the Golden Age Retirement Home at Claypool Hill, Virginia following a brief illness. She was born in Richlands, Virginia and was a daughter of the late Harvey Peery Bailey and Molly Bandy Bailey both Tazewell County, Virginia natives. She was a life long resident of the Tazewell County area, attended Emory and Henry College, and was a retired school teacher in the Tazewell County School System. She was a former member of the Cedar Bluff United Methodist Church and was a member of the Main Street United Methodist Church in Tazewell, Virginia since 1998. She was a member of the Matt B. Martin Sunday School Class and Knight-Phillips Circle at the Main Street Church and was very active in many church activities especially the United Methodist Women.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. W. T. Hairfield and two brothers, James B. Bailey and George P. Bailey.
Survivors are:
One Daughter, Mrs. Carolyn H. Burnette and husband, David A. of Tazewell, Virginia
One Sister, Mrs. Virginia Grim of Salem, Virginia
Two Grandchildren:
Mr. R. Brooks Altizer, Jr. of Blacksburg, Virginia
Miss Cary E. Altizer of Knoxville, Tennessee
Funeral services for Mrs. Nell Bailey Hairfield will be conducted Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Main Street United Methodist Church in Tazewell, Virginia with Rev. Larry Ramey officiating. Interment will follow in Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery in Richlands. Pallbearers will be: Michael Hymes, Martin Hymes, Aaron Hymes, Robert White, David Havens, Wayne Lester, and Willaim A. Peery. Friends may call at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands from 6:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. Tuesday and at the church one hour prior to the funeral service. Memorial contributions may be made to Cedar Bluff United Methodist Church P. O. Box 209 Cedar Bluff, Virginia 24609 or Main Street United Methodist Church 315 East Main St. Tazewell, Virginia 24651.
Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements
Charles E. Griffith, Feb. 16, 2003
Mr. Charles Edward Griffith, age 68, of the Middle Creek section of Cedar Bluff, Virginia died Sunday, February 16, 2003 at a Lebanon, Virginia hospital following a lengthy illness.
He was born in Richlands, Virginia and was a son of the late William Albert and Mary Lowe Griffith. He was a life long resident of the Cedar Bluff area, was a 1952 graduate of Richlands High School, and was a disabled farmer and construction worker. He was a U. S. Air Force Veteran.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Helen Compton Shelton and Pansy Ball Rice, also, two brothers, James and Wade Griffith.
Survivors are:
One Brother, Mr. Bill I. Griffith and wife, Norma of Rosedale Heights, Virginia
Special niece, Sue Griffith Snead of Rosedale, Virginia; also surviving are several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles, cousins, grandnieces, and grandnephews. The family would like to express their appreciation to Bill and Barbara Sykes and the Staff of Maple Grove Health Care of Lebanon, Virginia, Dr. Ernest N. Henry, and the Third Floor Nursing Staff of Russell County Medical Center.
Funeral services for Mr. Charles Edward Griffith will be conducted Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with Rev. Vonley Pruitt officiating. Interment will follow in Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery in Richlands. Relatives and Friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands after 6:00 p.m. Monday.
Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements
Carrie Meadows, Feb. 14, 2003
Mrs. Carrie M. Meadows, age 97, of Pleasant View Home for Adults, Honaker, Virginia formerly of Virginia Ave. Richlands, Virginia, died Friday, February 14, 2003 at a Lebanon, Virginia hospital following a brief illness.
She was born in Pound, Virginia and was a daughter of the late James Nelson and Nancy Ardila Hubbard Boggs, both Wise County, Virginia natives. She had made her home in the Richlands area most of her life residing at the Pleasant View Home for Adults in Honaker the past four years. She was a member of the Richlands Presbyterian Church and a very active member of her church circle. Mrs. Meadows was a former manager of the Piggly Wiggly Bakery, a former employee of Jenkins Dry Cleaners, manager of Swans Cleaners, and did alterations for Cury’s Dept. Store. She also was a former employee of King Cole Café and Wimpy’s Café.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Marvin E. Meadows, two daughters, Mrs. Dorothy McVey and Mrs. Louise Beverly, one son, Marvin Edward Meadows, Jr., one granddaughter, Sue Fredrick, one grandson, Michael McVey, four sisters, Artha Jones, Opal Draughn, Edith Cox, and Ava Kilgore; also, four brothers, Troy, Avis, Elmer, and Tolly Boggs.
Survivors are:
Two Daughters:
Miss Carolyn Meadows of Richlands, Virginia
Mrs. Mary Emma Bennett of Staunton, Virginia
One Son, Mr. Elmer Meadows and wife, Norma of Pounding Mill, Virginia
Two Granddaugthers whom she raised, Marilyn Morrison and Karen McVey
One Sister, Mrs. Bessie Rash of Abingdon, Virginia
15 Granchildren, 19 Greatgrandchildren, 2 Step Great Grandchildren, 1 Great Great Grandchild, and 1 Step Great Great Grandchild.
Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie M. Meadows will be conducted Monday at 11:00 a.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with Rev. Bill McDaniel officiating. Interment will follow in Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery in Richlands. Relatives and Friends will serve as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be: Louis Hunter, Ian Dye, Jovon Horton, Rod Cury, Dr. E. Khuri, J. D. Harrison, Tom Hagy, Hugh Cooke, Paul Cook, Maurice Hess, John McClintock, and Danny Hutchison. Friends may call at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands after 6:00 p.m. Sunday. The family would like to acknowledge the caregivers at the Pleasant View Home for Adults at Honaker, Virginia and suggest memorial contributions be made to the Richlands Presbyterian Church P. O. Box 446 Richlands, Virginia 24641. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands is in charge of arrangements and
Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands is in charge of arrangements
Ruby Carol Lawson, Feb. 11, 2003
Mrs. Ruby Carol Lawson, age 60 of Annapolis, Maryland formerly of Swords Creek, Virginia, died February 11, 2003 at her home following an illness of several months.
She was born in Swords Creek, Virginia and was a daughter of the late Clarence and Irene Elkins White, both Russell County natives. She was a graduate of Honaker High School and had resided in Maryland for 43 years. She was of the Church of God Mrs. Ruby Carol Lawson, age 60, of 10 Porter Drive Annapolis, Maryland formerly of Swords Creek, Virginia, Faith and her hobbies were walking and exercising. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, David, Larry, and Darrell White.
Survivors are:
Her husband, Mr. Jack Darrel Lawson
One Daughter, Ms. . Deanna Lawson of Bowie, Maryland
One Son, Mr. Michael Lawson and wife, Jennifer of Columbia, Maryland
5 Sisters:
Mrs. Frank (Ruth) Smith of Akron, Ohio
Mrs. Linda Plaster of Swords Creek, Virginia
Mrs. Junior (Wilma) Whitt of Swords Creek, Virginia
Mrs. Lawrence (Shelby) Finney of Cedar Bluff, Virginia
Mrs. Jim (Diane) Lakey of Pounding Mill, Virignia
3 Brothers:
Mr. Carl White and wife, Alice of Swords Creek, Virginia
Mr. Harry White and wife, Christine of Swords Creek, Virginia
Mr. Harley White and wife, Roseann of North Tazewell, Virginia
One Grandchild, Corinne Lawson
Funeral services for Mrs. Ruby Carol Lawson will be conducted Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with Rev. Dennis White and Rev. H. G. Musick officiating. Interment will follow in the McGraw Family Cemetery on Robinson Ridge near Swords Creek, Virginia. Pallbearers will be: Carl White, Harry White, Harley White, Ronnie Lawson, Wayne Lawson, and Bradley Lawson. Friends may call at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands after 6:00 p.m. Saturday.
Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands is in charge of arrangements and
Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements.
Marvin G. Cordill, Feb. 13, 2003
Mr. Marvin Garfield Cordill, age 79, of Cedar Bluff, Virginia died Thursday, February 13, 2003 at a Tazewell, Virginia hospital following a lengthy illness.
He was born in Tazewell County, Virginia and was a son of the late John Cordill and Rachel Stilwell Cordill Absher, both Tazewell County natives.
He was a life long resident of the Cedar Bluff area, was a retired miner of Jewell Smokeless Coal Company, and was a member of the Trinity Assembly of God Church in Cedar Bluff, Virginia.
In addition to his parents, Mr. Cordill was preceded in death by three brothers and one sister.
Survivors are:
His Wife, Mrs. Thelma Absher Cordill
One Son, Mr. Harold “Tank” Cordill and wife, Shelby of Cedar Bluff, Virginia
Two Daughters:
Mrs. Sheila Ketron and husband, Robert of Richlands, Virginia
Mrs. Patricia Stallard and husband, Kevin of Cedar Bluff, Virginia
Three Sisters:
Ms. Laura Stilwell of Richlands, Virginia
Mrs. Sadie Absher of Richlands, Virginia
Ms. Opal Absher of Cedar Bluff, Virginia
6 Grandchildren and 9 Great Grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services for Mr. Marvin Garfield Cordill will be conducted Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with Rev. Max Linkous and Rev. Mark Hinson officiating. Interment will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Virginia. Friends and Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands after 6:00 p.m. Friday.
Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements
Sadie C. Stevenson, Feb. 7, 2003
Mrs. Sadie Cooper Stevenson, age 86, of Arlington, Virginia, formerly of Cedar Bluff, Virginia, passed away February 7, 2003 in an Alexandria, Virginia hospital following a lengthy illness.
She was born in Jewell Ridge, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Burb Edward and Alta Jewell Cooper, both Buchanan County natives.
She had made her home in the Arlington, Virginia area for the past 37 years. She was a member of the Richlands Tabernacle.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Eddie Coleman and Donna Shrodes; eight sisters, Lena Jackson, Nora Day, Stella Meadows, Ethel Jackson, Hazel Cooper, Ora Mae Cooper, Agnes Nelson, and Edith Childress; and three brothers, Ted, Jim, and Burb Cooper Jr.
She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
Survivors Are:
Her Husband: Balford Stevenson, Sr.
Two Daughters:
Mrs. Juanita Coleman and husband, Edward of Bandy, Virginia
Mrs. Alta Shrodes and husband, Del of Bowie, Maryland
Two Sons:
Mr. Balford Stevenson, Jr. of Arlington, Virginia
Mr. Roger Stevenson of Annandale, Virginia
Nine Grandchildren and Sixteen Great Grandchildren also survive.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sadie Cooper Stevenson will be conducted Tuesday, February 11, 2003 at 11:00AM at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Virginia with the Rev. Ralph Horton and Rev. Phillip Horton officiating. Interment will follow at Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Virginia. Pallbearers will be: Mark Stevenson, Rich Stevenson, David Wimmer, Balford Stevenson, III, Phillip Stevenson, Randall Stevenson, Larry Shrodes, and Donnie Stevenson.
Friends may call after 6:00PM Monday evening at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia.
Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements
Evelyn M. Lowe, Feb. 8, 2003
Mrs. Evelyn Marie Lowe, age 64, of Cedar Bluff, Virginia, passed away Saturday, February 08, 2003 in a Tazewell, Virginia hospital following a lengthy illness.
She was born in Jewell Ridge, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Cummings and Cleo Hess Stinson, both Tazewell County natives.
She had made her home in the Warrenton, Virginia area most of her life having moved back to Cedar Bluff two years ago. She was a member of the Open Door Community Church in Baptist Valley, Virginia.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Henry Lowe, Jr., one granddaughter, Amanda Sparks, and two brothers, Hubert and James Stinson.
Survivors are:
Three Daughters:
Mrs. Donna Sparks and husband Roger of Belton, Virginia
Mrs. Connie Sparks and husband Danny of Cedar Bluff, Virginia
Ms. Vicky Poland of Atlanta, Georgia
Two Sons:
Mr. Eddie Lowe and wife Cindy of Louisa, Virginia
Mr. Issac Lowe and wife Tami of Midland, Virginia
Six Sisters:
Ms. Beverly Stinson of Tazewell, Virginia
Mrs. Carol Stepp of Thomasville, North Carolina
Mrs. Rhonda Harold of Thomasville, North Carolina
Mrs. Peggy Yates of Tazewell, Virginia
Ms. Kathy Stinson of Thomasville, North Carolina
Mrs. Geneva Short of Thomasville, North Carolina
Three Brothers:
Mr. Thomas Stinson of Cedar Bluff, Virginia
Mr. Danny Stinson of Cedar Bluff, Virginia
Mr. Bill Stinson of Baptist Valley, Virginia
Eight grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and one step great grandchild also survives.
Funeral services for Mrs. Evelyn Marie Lowe will be conducted Monday, February 10, 2003 at 11:00AM at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Virginia with the Rev. Charlie McGlothlin officiating. Interment will follow at Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Virginia. Relatives and friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call after 6:00PM Sunday evening at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements.
Carrie B. Rimmer, Feb. 3, 2003
Mrs. Carrie Beatrice Rimmer, age 70, of 515 Virginia Ave. Richlands, Virginia died Monday, February 3, 2003 at a Richlands, Virginia hospital following a lengthy illness.
She was born in Tazewell County, Virginia and was a daughter of the late John and Lou Boyd Owens, both Russell County natives.
She had made her home in the Richlands area most of her life, was a graduate of Honaker High School and was of the Baptist Faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Jay A. (Jack) Rimmer, Jr., one sister, Mrs. Elzie Whitt, and one brother, Lee Owens.
Survivors are:
One Son, Mr. Jay A. Rimmer, III and wife, Christina of Richlands, Virginia
Three Sisters:
Mrs. Gladys Noel of Swords Creek, Virginia
Mrs. Hazel Elkins of Richlands, Virginia
Mrs. Mazie Boyd of Honaker, Virginia
One Brother, Mr. Glen Owens of Swords Creek, Virginia
Two Grandchildren, Sarah Rimmer and Jake Rimmer.
Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie Beatrice Rimmer will be conducted Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with Elder Robert Whitt officiating. Interment will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Virginia. Pallbearers will be: Dana Robinson, Larry Whitt, Ralph Whitt, Jr., Todd Compton, Gerald Elkins, Chris Hampton, Richard Lake, Gil Sweitzer, and Gary Compton. Friends may call at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands after 6:00 p.m. Tuesday.
Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands is in charge of arrangements
Opal Reedy, Feb. 1, 2003
Mrs. Opal Irene Reedy, age 74, of 7731 West Lee Hwy. Rural Retreat, Virginia died Saturday, February 1, 2003 at a Wytheville, Virginia hospital following an illness of several months.
She was born in Buchanan County, Virginia and was a daughter of the late Thomas and Rosie Webb Osborne, both Buchanan County natives. She had made her home in Maryland for 24 years moving to Rural Retreat 14 years ago and was of the Holiness Faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Perry Osborne.
Survivors are:
Her Husband, Mr. William Sherman Reedy
Two Sons:
Mr. William S. Reedy, Jr. and wife, Nora of Baltimore, Maryland
Mr. James C. Reedy and wife, Sheri of Baltimore, Maryland
7 Sisters:
Mrs. Frances Hall of Bluefield, Virginia
Mrs. Carmie Elswick of Cedar Bluff, Virginia
Mrs. Alafair Dessaou of Ypsilanti, Michigan
Mrs. Juanita Mosley of Troutman, North Carolina
Mrs. Sue Clifton of Oakwood, Virginia
Mrs. Willis Musick of Mavisdale, Virginia
Mrs. Diane Smith of Ft. Pierce, Florida
7 Brothers:
Mr. Jessie Osborne of Thomasville, North Carolina
Mr. Sherman Osborne of North Tazewell, Virginia
Mr. Estil Osborne of Pleasant Garden, North Carolina
Mr. Harold Osborne of Cedar Bluff, Virginia
Mr. Mack Osborne of Raven, Virginia
Mr. Alvin Osborne of Climax, North Carolina
Mr. Tommy Osborne of Raven, Virginia
5 Grandchildren
Funeral services for Mrs. Opal Irene Reedy will be conducted Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with Rev. Dan Absher officiating. Interment will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Virginia. Brothers will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands after 6:00 p.m. Monday. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands is in charge of arrangements and
Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands is in charge of arrangements
Steve S. Hicks, April 24, 2003
Mr. Steve Sanders “Slim” Hicks, age 62 of Richlands, Virginia died Thursday April 24, 2003 at a Richlands, Virginia hospital following a brief illness.
He was born in Richlands, Virginia and was a son of the late John Clyde and Mary Proffitt Hicks, of Richlands Virginia.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Mrs. Peggy Hicks and one brother, Mr. Lawrance Randolph Hicks.
Survivors are:
His fiancée Mrs. Debbie Gilbert of Richlands Virginia
Four Brothers:
Mr. Jessie Hicks of Richlands, Virginia
Mr.Fred Hicks of Richlands, Virginia
Mr. Doug Hicks of New Castle, Pennsylvania
Mr. Johnny Hicks of Salem, Virginia
He also survived by several nieces and nephews and many friends.
Graveside services for Mr. Steve Sanders “Slim” Hicks will be conducted Monday at 12:00 Noon at the Hankins Cemetery in Richlands, Virginia with Rev. Clarence Brown and Rev. Johnny Smith officiating. Friends and Relatives will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands after 7:00 p.m. Sunday.
The family can be contacted at the home of Faye Mitchell 963-2203.
Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands is in charge of arrangements
James Grayson Street, April 17, 2003
Mr. James Grayson Street, age 65, of 1800 Tree Charm Court Wendell, North Carolina died Thursday, April 17, 2003 at a Raleigh, North Carolina hospital following a brief illness.
He was born in Buchanan County, Virginia and was a son of the late Tolbert and Katherine Keen Street, both Buchanan County natives. He had made his home in Wendell the past eighteen years and was a truck driver and explosives expert for Johnny Precast and Explosives in Garner, North Carolina. He was of the Pentecostal Holiness Faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Cleo Richardson and Mildred Kizer, and one brother, Roger Street.
Survivors are:
His Wife, Mrs. Alma Trent Street
Two Sons:
Mr. David Allen Street of Wendell, North Carolina
Mr. James Grayson Street, Jr. of South Carolina
One Step-Daughter, Rhonda Maxey of Church Hill, Tennessee
Two Sisters:
Mrs. Katie Brown of Tazewell, Virginia
Mrs. Josephine Hagy of Bluefield, Virginia
Three Brothers:
Mr. Dillow Street of Pounding Mill, Virginia
Mr. Joe Street of Abingdon, Virginia
Mr. Roby Carl Street of Winterhaven, Florida
Three Grandchildren:
Nicholas Morris, Amanda Street, and Teigha Maxey
Graveside services for Mr. James Grayson Street will be conducted Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at the Street Family Cemetery at Rowe, Virginia with Rev. Ancil Childress officiating. Relatives and Friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands after 6:00 p.m. Friday.
Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands is in charge of arrangements
