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Glenda A. Ketron
St. Paul, VA ~ Glenda A. “Nanny” Ketron, 59, died Friday, January 4, 2002 at St. Mary's Hospital in Norton, Virginia.
Mrs. Ketron was founding member and Vice president of Sandy Ridge Fire Dept. Auxiliary and attended Esserville Freewill Baptist Church.
Survivors include her husband Billy Joe Ketron, Sr.; Becky & Roy Hill, Daughter & Son-in-law, Billy Joe & Bonnie Ketron, Jr., Son & Daughter-in-law and Michael Ketron, Son, all of St. Paul, Greg & Robin Ketron, Son & Daughter-in-law, Coeburn; half brothers, Clyde Castle, Joe Castle and Roger Castle all of KY; Rodney, Mack and Larry Hoback all of Tazewell, VA; half sister, Bea Hellas, Tazewell, VA; Special Sister-in-law, Brenda Horne, Coeburn; Special Friend & Neighbor, Loretta Meade St. Paul; 3 granddaughters, Ashley, Amy Jo and Anna Marie 4 grandsons, Zachary, Aaron, Mikey and Adam B.; several nephews and several nieces.
Funeral services for Glenda A. “Nanny” Ketron will be held Monday, January 7, 2002 at 1:00 P.M. at Estes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Curtis Bond and Rev. Leon Lawson officiating. Entombment will follow in the Temple Hill Memorial Park in Castlewood. Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home on Sunday after 6:00 P.M.
Jackie Bruce Thacker
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Coeburn, VA ~ Jackie Bruce Thacker, 59, died Friday, January 11, 2002 at St. Mary's Hospital in Norton, Virginia.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Earl Thacker, and Willie Izetta Sands Thacker McConnell.
Survivors include 1 son, Michael Thacker, Coeburn, 1 daughter, Stephania Lynn Thacker, Baltimore, MD; 2 sisters, Betty Brooks & Quesenberry, both of Coeburn, 5 brothers, Edward McConnell, Kingsport, Danny McConnell, Darris McConnell & Freddy McConnell all of Coeburn and Ricky McConnell, Abingdon; a grandson, Dakota.
Funeral services for Jackie Bruce Thacker will be held Monday, January 14, 2002 at 2:00 PM at Estes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Curt Bond officiating. Burial will follow in the Laurel Grove Cemetery in Norton. Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home on Sunday from 1:00 to 2:00 P.M. before the funeral.
Dennis Ray Parrish
Coeburn, Va. ~ Dennis Ray Parrish, 52, died January 11, 2002 at his residence in Coeburn, Virginia.
Mr. Parrish was a U.S. Marine Veteran of the Vietnam Era.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Emmitt and Albie Dora Parrish and a great niece, Christina Dora Jaquess.
Survivors include 2 sisters, Nancy Hayes & Patty Greear both of Coeburn; 1 nephew, Steven Wayne Greear, Pasadena, CA; 5 nieces, Sandra Greear, April Stidham, Angela Jaquess and Andrea Lawson all of Coeburn, Michelle Campbell, Tuscaloosa, AL; 3 great nieces, Julie Jaquess, Laura Stidham and Heather Lawson; 5 great nephews, Dustin Hayes, Derrick Hayes, Darren Hayes, Jarrett Lawson and Joshua Jaquess.
Funeral services for Dennis Ray Parrish will be held Monday, January 14, 2002 at 1:00 P.M. at Estes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Leon Lawson officiating. Burial will follow in the Temple Hill Memorial Park in Castlewood. Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home on Sunday after 6:00 P.M. Pound V.F.W. Post #9600 will furnish military graveside rites.
William Buford Nixon
Essex, MD ~ William Buford “Billy” Nixon, 66, died Saturday, January 12, 2002 at his residence in Essex, Maryland.
He was a U.S Army & Air Force veteran and a member of American Legion 148 in Baltimore. Also a member of Highland Lodge #184 A.F. & A.M., Grand Council of Royal & Select masters and Boumi Shrine Temple in Baltimore.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Orville & Thelma Lundy Nixon, a granddaughter, Maryann Gambrell Hughes & a brother, Jack Nixon.
Survivors include his wife, Mary Helen “Polly” Nixon; daughter, Donna Hagerman, Baltimore, daughter & son-in-law, Elizabeth & Kevin Williams, Baltimore; step-sons & daughters-in-law, Darrell & Margie Gambrell, Coeburn & Wayne & Elaine Gambrell, Bunker Hill, WV; brother & sister-in-law, Joseph & Tessie Nixon, Baltimore; 6 grandchildren, Kris, Traci, Jennie, Heather, Shannon & Kimberly; 2 grandsons, Virgil & John; 5 great grandsons, Wayne, Jeffery, Joshua, Corey & William; 5 great granddaughters, Kayla, Kristin, Skyanne, Montana and Abigail.
Funeral services for Billie Buford Nixon will be held Friday, January 15, 2002 at 2:00 PM at Estes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Large officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Memorial Gardens in Coeburn. Visitation will be held at Estes Funnel Home on Wednesday and Thursday after 4:00 P.M. A Masonic evening service will be held at.7:00 P.M. Wednesday. Pound V.F.W. Post #9600 will furnish military graveside services.
Alice Louise Herzog
Salisbury, NC ~ Alice Louise Herzog, 77, died Monday, January 28, 2002 at Brian Center Nursing & Rehabilitation in Salisbury, North Carolina.
Mrs. Herzog was a retired department head of I.R.S. and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution, St. Louis Chapter and Colonial Dames XVII Century.
She was preceded in death by her husband Arnold Herzog; her parents, Lawrence and Lucille Lee O’Bannon Short.
Survivors include a son & daughter-in-law, Ken and Lynn Gorda of Salisbury, NC and a granddaughter, Teresa A. Zeleznock.
Graveside services & burial for Alice Louise Herzog will be held Saturday, February 2, 2002 at Marcus Cemetery in Fredericktown, Missouri.
Luther Thomas Clay
Coeburn, VA _ Luther Thomas “Bud” Clay, 77, died Tuesday, February 5, 2002 at Heritage Hall Health Care Center in Big Stone Gap, Virginia.
Mr. Clay was a retired carpenter, member of Hugh Latham Lodge IOOF and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Ethel Crawford Clay; brother, Rufus Clay & 2 sisters, Margaret Lawson & Bertha Bennett.
Survivors include his wife, Lela Etta Clay; 1 daughter, Mary Kralec of Baltimore, MD; 3 brothers, James I. Clay, Coeburn, Ralph Clay, Darlington, MD & Robert Clay, Churchville, VA and several nieces & several nephews.
Funeral services for Luther Thomas Clay will be held Saturday, February 9, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. at Estes Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Joe Dearry & Rev. Leon Lawson officiating. Burial will follow in the Bond Memorial Cemetery in Coeburn. Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home on Thursday & Friday after 6:00 P.M. Pound V.F.W. Post # 9600 will perform military graveside rites.
Malcolm Tirrell Courtney
Coeburn, VA ~ Malcolm Tirrell Courtney, 16, died Saturday, February 9, 2002 at Norton Community Hospital in Norton, Virginia.
Mr. Courtney was a student at Coeburn High School and a member of the Tabernacle of Testimony in Coeburn.
His grandfather Rev. Hagan Sexton preceded him in death.
Survivors include his mother, Patricia Marlene Sexton; a brother, Michael Antwan Courtney, Coeburn; Maternal Grandmother, Shirley Sexton, Coeburn, Paternal Grandmother, Carrie Banks, Coeburn and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
Funeral services for Malcolm Tirrell Courtney will be held Tuesday, February 12, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. at Estes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joe Dearry & Evangelist Kay Lee officiating. Burial will follow in the Maple Grove Cemetery in Coeburn. Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home on Sunday and Monday after 6:00 P.M.
Mary Ann Still
Coeburn, VA ~ Mary Ann Still, 77, died Wednesday, February 13, 2002 at her residence in Coeburn.
Mrs. Still was a lifelong resident of Coeburn, member of Coeburn United Methodist Church, Coeburn O.E.S. Chapter # 153 and past member of Coeburn Civic League.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Bernie H. and Mary Wolfe Body.
Survivors include her husband Jack E. Still, Sr.; 2 daughters, Julia Still & Katherine Castle both of Roanoke; 2 sons, Joseph B. Still & Jack E. Still, Jr. both of Coeburn; 2 granddaughters, Susie Earls, Roanoke & Shannon Still, Charlotte, NC; 3 grandsons, Sean Castle, Roanoke, Scott Still, Richmond, VA & Christian Still, Coeburn; 1 great granddaughter, Kaleigh Patterson, Coeburn; several nieces and several nephews.
Funeral services for Mary Ann Still will be held Saturday, February 16, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. at Coeburn United Methodist Church with Rev. Rose Mincey officiating. Burial will follow in Greenwood Memorial Gardens in Coeburn. Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home on Friday after 6:00 P.M. and an Eastern Star Evening Service will be held Friday at 7:30 P.M.
Eliza Elizabeth Evans
St. Paul, VA ~ Eliza Elizabeth Evans, 77, died Thursday, February 14, 2002 at Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tennessee.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Evans, her parents, William Harrison and Eva Belle Hileman McCoy.
Survivors include 4 sons, Lloyd Evans, Jr. & David Evans both of St. Paul, Detmer Evans & Harry Evans both of Coeburn; 1 daughter, Karen Collins, St. Paul; 1 brother, Dewey McCoy, Goreville, Ill; 2 sisters, Dora Craft, St. Paul & Clara Hileman, Coeburn; 6 grandchildren, 1 great grandchild, several nephews and several nieces.
Funeral services for Eliza Elizabeth Evans will be held Sunday, February 17, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. at Estes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Millard Laney & Rev. Billy Carty officiating. Burial will follow in the Evans Cemetery in St. Paul. Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home on Saturday after 6:00 P.M. Friends may call at the home of Karen Collins anytime.
Hazel Rebecca Nora Powers
Coeburn, VA ~ Hazel Rebecca Nora Powers, 92, died Monday, February 25, 2002 at Indigo Manor in Daytona, Florida.
Mrs. Powers was a lifelong resident of Caney Ridge and attended Rugsby Chapel Church.
Her husband, Henry Stewart Powers, her parents, William Melvin and Mary Caroline Morris Nixon and a daughter, Linda Gouge, preceded her in death.
Survivors include 4 daughters, Mrs. Molly Powers of New Smyrna Beach, FL, Mrs. Unice Smith, Coleman, MI, Mrs. Nancy Powers, Sun City, CA and Mrs. Ernestine San Nicoles, Savannah, IL; 2 sons, Huston Powers, Paramount, CA & Roger Powers, Auburndale, FL; 1 sister, Mrs. Cecil Goad, Coeburn; 20 Grandchildren 39 great grandchildren, 1 great-great Grandchild, several step grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Hazel Rebecca Nora Powers will be held Saturday, March 2, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. at Estes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Willie Stanley officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Memorial Gardens in Coeburn. Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home on Friday after 6:00 P.M.
JoDee Michelle Gibson
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Norton, VA ~ JoDee Michelle Gibson, died Saturday, March 2, 2002 at St. Mary's Hospital in Norton, Virginia.
Survivors include her father, Jody Gibson, her mother, Rachel Dawn Hamilton 2 sister, Keisha Gibson and Serria Gibson both of Norton, VA; brother Christopher Lee Gibson of Norton, VA; maternal grandfather, Harry Hamilton of Coeburn, VA; maternal grandparents, Randell & Dawn Marshall of Coeburn, VA; paternal grandmother, Susie Gibson of Norton, VA; maternal great grandfather Junior Winebarger of Coeburn, VA; paternal great grandmother, June Whitehouse of Wise, VA; several aunts and uncles.
Graveside services for JoDee Michelle Gibson will be held Monday, March 4, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. at Graveside Services with Willie Stanley officiating. Burial will follow in the Marshall Cemetery in Coeburn.
Bonnie Marjorie Kennedy
Coeburn, VA ~ Bonnie Marjorie Kennedy, 82, died Saturday, March 2, 2002 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Norton, Virginia.
Mrs. Kennedy was a retired bookkeeper for Mountain Ford in Clintwood for 22 Years.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Nancy (Nannie) Hillman Mays.
Survivors include her husband Robert Edward “Bob” Kennedy; a sister, Hazel Bray, Coeburn; 2 brothers, Elmo Mays, Coeburn & Bill Mays, Hampton, VA; several nephews & several nieces.
Funeral services for Bonnie Marjorie Kennedy will be held Tuesday, March 5,2002 at 11:00 A.M. at Estes Funeral Home with Rev. Joe Dearry officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Memorial Gardens in Coeburn. Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home on Monday after 6:00 P.M.
Leon Hicks
Coeburn, VA Leon Hicks, 73, died Saturday, March 9, 2002 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Norton, Virginia.
Mr. Hicks was a retired miner of Clinchfield Coal Co., a member of U.M. WA. District 28 and a U.S. Army Veteran.
His wife Cora Belle Hicks preceded him in death.
Survivors include a daughter, Sondra Bartley, Coeburn; son-in-law, Urban Bartley, Coeburn; 2 sisters, Linda Bush, Gate City and Betty Hurst, Sevierville, TN; brother-in-law, Elmer Hurst, Sevierville, TN; granddaughter, Amanda Bartley, Coeburn; great granddaughter, Bethany Castle, Coeburn and several nephews, several nieces.
Visitation for Leon Hicks will be held at Estes Funeral Home on Monday after 6:00 P.M. Graveside services & burial will be held Tuesday, March 12, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. in Greenwood Memorial Gardens in Coeburn with Rev. Joe Dearry officiating.
Vernard James Harvey
Coeburn, VA ~ Vernard James Harvey, 73, died Sunday, March 10, 2002 at his residence in Coeburn, Virginia.
Survivors include his wife, Julie “Judy” Harvey; 3 sons, Kenneth J. Harvey, Lebanon, Larry Harvey, Coeburn & Ray Harvey, Wise; 2 daughters, Dorothy Carter, Rita Venable, Martinsville; 1 brother, Gilmer Buddy Horne, Coeburn; 3 sisters, Shirley Salyers, Marie Cole and Helen Couch all of Coeburn; a special sister, Gladys Hamilton, Sandusky, OH; 3 daughters-in-law, Jane, Cathy & Edna Harvey; 11 grandchildren, 8 Great Grandchildren and several nephews & several nieces.
Funeral services for Vernard James Harvey will be held Wednesday, March 13, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. at Pine Camp Church of God of Prophecy with Rev. Curtis Bond & Rev. Charlie Couch officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Memorial Gardens in Coeburn. Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home on Tuesday after 6:00 P.M.
Inez Beatrice Hopkins
Wise, VA ~ Inez Beatrice Hopkins, 77, died Thursday, March 21, 2002 at her residence in Wise, Virginia.
Mrs. Hopkins was of the Baptist faith, a member of Pound First Baptist Church and served a number of years as treasurer, Sunday school Teacher and various other positions in the church.
Mrs. Hopkins was a retired business owner and operator of Saba Food Market formerly Mick or Mack in Pound for over 40 years.
She was preceded in death by her parents Harrison and Nannie Edwards Tunnell, First Husband Glen Bolling and a brother, Allard Edwards.
Survivors include her husband; Warren Hopkins, a son, Jonathan Bolling, Wise; 2 brothers, Hubert Tunnell, Pound and Herby Tunnell, Coeburn; 3 sisters, Thelma Gibson, Coeburn, Pauline Gibson, Elkton, MD, and Yolonda Reed, White Stone, VA; several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Inez Beatrice Hopkins will be held Sunday, March 24, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. at Pound First Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Lusk and Rev. Jeffery Bryant officiating. Burial will follow in the Bolling Cemetery in Pound. Visitation will be held at Pound First Baptist Church on Saturday from after 6:00 P.M. The family request in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society, 18129 North Fork River Road, Abingdon, Virginia 24210. Active pallbearers will be: Chris Tunnell, David Tunnell. Harry Tunnell, Anthony Tunnell, Cossie Gibson, Marty Gibson, Dennis Gibson, and Gregory Gibson.
Charles Kenneth Bryant
Coeburn, VA ~ Charles Kenneth Bryant, 57, died Friday, March 22, 2002 at James H. Quillin VAMC in Mountain Home, Tennessee.
He was a U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War.
He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas Archie Bryant, and his mother, Grace Adkins Bryant.
Survivors include a half brother, Don Carico, Coeburn; a half sister, Velma Wall, GA; 2 uncles, Eskel I. Bryant, Berkley, MI and Larry Bryant, TN; two aunts, Ogla Robinette, Sterling Heights, MI and Naomi Duban, Fort Worth, TX;
numerous cousins.
Funeral services for Charles Kenneth Bryant will be held Tuesday, March 26, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. at Estes Funeral Home with Rev. Milllard Laney officiating. Burial will follow in the Laurel Grove Cemetery in Norton. Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home on Monday from after 6:00 P.M. Pound V.F.W will perform military graveside rites.
Herman Eugene Mefford
Coeburn, VA ~ Herman Eugene Mefford, 37, died Sunday, March 24, 2002 at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tennessee.
He was preceded in death by his father, Elmer Jean Mefford and grandfather, Herman Mefford.
Survivors include his mother, Martha Ann Estep Sexton & step-father, Roy Sexton both of Coeburn, VA; brothers, Allen Mefford & Bobby Sexton both of Wise, David Mefford, St. Paul, Jeffery Mefford & Roy Sexton, Jr. both of Coeburn, VA; sisters, Sherrie Sexton, Dante, Ella Mae Sexton, Norton, Melissa Teague & Marsha Moore both of Coeburn; grandmother, Eva Mefford, Wise; several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and a host of friends & family.
Funeral services for Herman Eugene Mefford will be held Wednesday, March 27, 2002 at 12:00 Noon at the Tacoma Holiness Church with Rev. Joe Dearry & Rev. Danny Collins officiating. Burial will follow in the Laurel Grove Cemetery in Norton. Visitation will be held at Tacoma Holiness Church on Tuesday from after 5:00 P.M.
Thelma Lynett Gibson
Coeburn, VA ~ Thelma Lynett Gibson, 75, died Sunday, April 7, 2002 at Norton Community Hospital in Norton, Virginia.
Mrs. Gibson was a member of Coeburn First Baptist Church, former Sunday school & Bible school teacher and held various other positions at the church
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harrison and Nannie Edwards Tunnell; a sister, Inez Hopkins & a brother, Allard Edwards.
Survivors include her husband Isaac E. “Bill” Gibson; 2 brothers, Hubert Tunnell, Pound & Herby Tunnell, Coeburn; 2 sisters, Pauline Gibson, Elkton, MD & Yolonda Reed, White Stone, Va. and several nieces & nephews.
Funeral services for Thelma Lynett Gibson will be held Wednesday, April 10, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. at Coeburn First Baptist Church with Rev. Jerry Lusk officiating. Burial will follow in the Temple Bill Memorial Park in Castlewood Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home on Tuesday after 6:00 P.M.
Velma Jerralene Lawson
Coeburn, VA ~ Velma Jerralene “Jerri” Lawson, 72, died Thursday, April 18, 2002 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Norton, Virginia.
She was preceded in death by her husband Ernie C. “Hoot” Lawson, her parents, Charles B. and Lona Mae Hartsock Davis.
Survivors include a daughter, Joye Dawn Lawson, Coeburn; a son, Ernie Condy Lawson, Jr., Coeburn; 3 sisters, Billie Jean Jones and Arlene DePriest both of Coeburn and Wilma Nell Peters, Bristol, VA; 3 brothers, James Edward Davis, Cleveland, OH, Gary Davis, Douglasville, GA and Charles Robert Davis, MT. Carmel, TN; 2 grandchildren, Tyler C. Lawson and TIffany N. Buchanan both of Coeburn; several nephews & nieces.
Funeral services for Velma Jerralene Lawson will be held Saturday, April 20,2002 at 2:00 P.M. in Estes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Myers Vicars officiating. Burial will follow in the Lawson Cemetery in Coeburn. Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home on Friday after 6:00 P.M. The family requests in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: American Cancer Society or Coeburn Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 920, Coeburn VA 24230.
James Ora McReynolds
Coeburn, VA ~ James Ora McReynold, 85, died Wednesday, April 24, 2002 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Norton, Virginia.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie and Carrie Chaffin McReynolds; 7 brothers, Cowan McReynolds, Will McReynolds, Elmer McReynolds, Robert McReynolds, Everett McReynolds, Gilmer McReynolds and Claude McReynolds; 4 sisters, Mabel Crawford, Maggie Vaughn, Audrey Maness & Ethel McReynolds.
Survivors include his wife, Gerfus Addington McReynolds, 3 sons & daughters-in-law, Dane & Nancy Tickles, Coeburn, Tony & Rhonda Tickles, Colonial Heights, TN & Randy & Lana Tickles, Wise; 4 grandsons, Isaac Tickles, Coeburn, Steven Tickles, U.S. Airforce, Corey Tickles, Colonial Heights, TN & Mackie Tickles, Wise; 2 granddaughters, Crystal Motz and Kendra Tickles both of Wise and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for James Ora McReynolds will be held Saturday, April 27, 2002 at 11:00A.M. in Estes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Glen Hammacker officiating and music furnished by his nephews, Jim & Jesse McReynolds. Burial will follow in the
Addington-Pippin Cemetery in Coeburn. Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral
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Peggy Roop
Coeburn, VA — Charlotte Beatrice “Peggy” Roop, 70, died Saturday, April 27, 2002 at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tennessee.
She was preceded in death by her husband Raymond E. Roop, her parents, Charles Otis and Pauline Beatrice Nixon Reece, brothers, Joe & Paul Reece, sisters, Edna Bryant & Mary Reece.
Survivors include a son & daughter-in-law Greg & Pam Roop, Coeburn; a daughter & son-in-law, Lona & Joe Kiser, Sandusky, OH; a sister, Wanda Short, Fredericksburg, VA; a brother, Charles “Jeff’ Reece, Brentwood, MD; 3 Grandchildren, 2 Great Grandchildren & several nieces & nephews.
Funeral services for Charlotte Beatrice Roop will be held Tuesday, April 30, 2002 at 11:00A.M. at Estes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joe Dearry officiating. Entombment will follow in the Temple Hill Memorial Park in Castlewood Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home on Monday afler 6:00 P.M.
Charles Donald Holbrook
Lynchburg, VA ~ Charles Donald Holbrook, 82, died Thursday, May 9, 2002 at VA Medical Center in Salem, Virginia.
Mr. Holbrook was a former resident of Coeburn, Va. & a retired salesman for Sears Roebuck Co.
He served in the Army during World War II having attained the rank of 2nd Lieutenant.
He was preceded in death by his father, Thomas F. & Sarah Hamilton Holbrook, Jr.
Survivors include Margaret & Raymond Smith (Daughter & son-in-law) of Lynchburg, Ricky & Kim Holbrook (Son & Daughter-in-law) of Lynchburg; Dawn Smith (Granddaughter) of Lynchburg; Christopher Smith (Grandson) of Lynchburg; 3 sisters, Fannie Meade, Coeburn, Allene Collins, St. Paul & Bertha Stone, Dante, VA; special friend, Glen Forrester, Lynchburg, VA; several nieces & nephews.
Funeral services for Charles Donald Holbrook will be held Sunday, May 12, 2002 at 8:00 P.M. at Estes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Lawson officiating. Burial will be in the Holbrook Cemetery in Coeburn. Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home on Sunday after 6:00 P.M.
Frank Oliver Castle
St. Paul, VA ~ Frank Oliver Castle, 76, died Wednesday, May 15, 2002 at his residence in St. Paul, Virginia.
Mr. Castle was born in Kingsport, TN, was of the Baptist Faith and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Conley A. and Emma Mae Dinsmore Castle; a sister, Stella Hooper and an infant brother.
Survivors include his wife Thelma B. Castle of 46 years, 4 daughters, Carol Castle, Katherine Castle both of Kingsport, Debbie Felker, Coeburn and Mrs. Gary (Diane) Jacobs Castlewood; sons & Daughters-in-law, Frank & Kim Castle, Jr. & Gary & Lisa Castle all of Montgomery, IL, son, Lonzie Castle St. Paul; brother & sister-in-law, Robert & Wanda Castle, Kingsport; 3 sisters, Mrs. Stuart (Juanita) Vaughn and Margaret Williams both of Kingsport, TN and Dorothy Stanley of Al; 10 grandchildren, Timothy Felker, Jennifer Felker, Jr. Felker, Gary Jacobs, Jr., Andrew Jacobs, Tiffany Castle, Brian Castle, Michael Castle, Gary Castle, Jr. and Brittany Castle; several nephews and nieces.
Funeral services for Frank Oliver Castle will be held Sunday, May 19, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. at Estes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Crawford officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Memorial Gardens in Coeburn. Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home on Friday after 6:00 P.M. and on Saturday anytime. The family requests in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the family at 5311 Falin Road, St. Paul, Va. 24283.
Charles Ray Hall
Coeburn, VA ~ Charles Ray Hall, 49, died Saturday, June 1, 2002 at his residence in Coeburn, Virginia.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert Lee and Verna Ruth Ramey Hall and a brother, Frank Hall, Sr.
Survivors include 5 sons, James Hall, U.S. Marines, Charles C. Hall, TX, Adam Rakes, Detroit, MI, Robert Robinette & Matthew Robinette both of Coeburn; a brother, Harold Estle Hall, Detroit, MI; a sister, Judy Lee Hall, sisters & brothers-in-law, Mary & Michael Potter & Linda & Randall Potter all of Coeburn; 1 Grandchild & several nieces & nephews
Funeral services for Charles Ray Hall will be held Wednesday, June 5, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. at Estes Funeral Home Chapel with Sister Maude Horne officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Memorial Gardens in Coeburn. Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday from 12 Noon until funeral service time.
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William Milton Fleenor
Abingdon, VA ~ William Milton “Bill” Fleenor, 63, died Thursday, June 20, 2002 at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tennessee.
Mr. Fleenor was a former resident of Coeburn, Va. and was of the Baptist Faith.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Milton and Leta Bond Fleenor, Sr.
Survivors include his wife Sandra Fleenor, Son & Daughter-in-law, Billy & Amy Fleenor, Abingdon; 2 granddaughters, Emily Fleenor & Megan Fleenor both of Abingdon, 3 sisters, Peggy Stallard, Winchester, VA, Nancy Robinette, Huntsville, AL and Betty James, Richmond, VA; several Aunts, Uncles, nephews & nieces.
Visitation for William Milton “Bill” Fleenor will be held at Estes Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday after 6:00 P.M. and funeral services will be held at 8:00 P.M. with Rev. Steve Tolbert officiating. Burial will be 2 PM Sunday in the Greenwood Memorial Gardens in Coeburn.
Ida V. Dishman
Coeburn, VA ~ Ida V. Dishman, 81, died Sunday, June 23, 2002 at St. Mary’s Hospital in Norton, Virginia.
She was preceded in death by her parents, William Harrison and Inez Jenny Wallace Maine.
Survivors include her husband W. A. “Rass” Dishman; 3 daughters, Francis Harris, Sandusky, OH, Barbara Bond, Coeburn & Sandra Robinette, Staunton, VA; 1 son, Don Dishman, Sandusky, OH; 1 sister, Virgie Kimberlin, Sandusky, OH; 7 Grandchildren, 9 Great Grandchildren, several nephews & several nieces.
Funeral services for Ida V. Dishman, will be held Tuesday, June 25, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. at Estes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Scott Powers officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Memorial Gardens in Coeburn. Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home on Tuesday after 6:00 P.M.
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Clifford Blevins
Coeburn, VA ~ Clifford “Minner Head” Blevins, 54, died Tuesday, June 25, 2002 at Residence in Coeburn, Virginia.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Eldridge Ray and Grace Mullins Blevins, Sr.; 2 brothers, Billy Joe Hall & Ray Blevins.
Survivors include sisters & brothers-in-law, Marty & Warren Cash, Middlebrook, VA & Mary & Ernest Lessly, Staunton, VA; brother & sister-in-law, Dennis H. & Denise Blevins, Bristol, VA, brother, James E. Blevins, Bristol, VA; sisters-in-law, Janice Hall, Bristol, VA & Glenda Blevins Greear, Coeburn; nephews, Terry Ray, Jackie & H.B. Blevins, Lee, Joe & Kenny Cash and David Hall; nieces, Joyce Hall, Glenda Selta and Brenda Carrier.
Funeral services for Clifford Blevins will be held Saturday, June 29, 2002 at 1:00 P.M. at Estes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. George Salyers officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Cemetery in Abingdon. Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home on Friday after 6:00 P.M. Pallbearers will be Warren, Hampton, Lee, Kenny & Joe Cash and H.B. & Jackie Blevins.
Glynis M. Robinson
St. Paul, VA ~ Glynis M. Robinson, 67, died Friday, June 28, 2002 at Johnson City Medical Center in Johnson City, Tennessee.
She was preceded in death by her husband James W. “Bill” Robinson; her mother, Eula Mae Lawson; 2 sisters, Georgia Lee Meade and Betty Meade.
Survivors include son & daughter-in-law, Jimmy & Rebecca Robinson, St. Paul; 2 grandsons, Kelly Robinson and Tyler Robinson both of St. Paul; her father, Ernest C. Lawson; 4 sisters, Linda Eastwood, Chesterfield, VA, Eunice Peatross, Richmond, VA, Kay Seay, Glen Allen, VA and Mary Gatewood, Ashland, VA; 5 brothers, Carson Lawson, Harold Lawson, Ray Lawson, Jeffery Lawson and Jerry Lawson all of St. Paul; special niece, Debbie Meade, Abingdon; several nieces & nephews
Funeral services for Glynis M. Robinson will be held Monday, July 1, 2002 at 1:00 P.M. at Estes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Avery Carty officiating. Burial will follow in the Lawson Cemetery on Sandy Ridge. Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home on Sunday after 6:00 P.M. Nephews will serve as pallbearers.
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Leia Kathryn Hamilton
St. Paul, VA ~ Leia Kathryn Hamilton, 24, died Friday, July 26, 2002 at her residence in St. Paul, Virginia.
She was preceded in death by her father, Roger Neal Hamilton.
Survivors include a son, Lewis Grayson Hamilton of Nora, VA; her mother, Carolyn Louise Franklin of Nora; a sister, Nikitya Hamilton of St. Paul, VA; maternal grandparents, Lewis Alfred & Audreth Maureen Franklin of Castlewood, VA; paternal grandmother, Joan Hamilton of Esserville, VA
Amemorial service will be held at a later date. The family requests in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Lewis Grayson Hamilton Trust Fund, Incare of Mr. Dan Glass, Jr. Castlewood Elementary School, Castlewood Va.
Arthur Walton Meade
Coeburn, VA ~ Arthur Walton Meade, 74, died Thursday, August 1, 2002 at St. Mary's Hospital in Norton, Virginia.
Mr. Meade was a retired coal miner & merchant. He was a member of Coeburn Masonic Lodge # 59 A.F. & A.M. for 50 years and the United Mine Workers of America Local #1256 for 47 years. Also, an active member of Meade's Chapel Freewill Baptist Church of the Sandy Ridge community in Coeburn.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Jim Lee and Nellie Davenport Meade, a son, Eugene Walton Meade, 2 brothers, Jimmy Meade & Bobby Meade and a sister, Madeline Asbury.
Survivors include his wife Maxie Meade; Frank & Nancy Meade (Son & daughter-in-law) of St. Paul, Jack & Katie Meade (Son & daughter-in-law) of Pound, James & Kathy Meade (Son & daughter-in-law) of Coeburn, Edward & Regina Meade (Son & daughter-in-law) of Abingdon, Charlotte & Kyle Salyer (Daughter & son-in-law) of Coeburn, Clara & John Barnett (Sister & brother-in-law) of Coeburn, sisters, Alma Moody & Daisy Mann of Coeburn, June Clark (Sister) of Hartwood, VA, Janice & Melvin Moody (Sister & brother-in-law) of Myrtle, MS, Emal & John Westling (Sister & brother-in-law) of Stubenville, OH, Katie & Bobby McCowan (Sister & brother-n-law) of Castlewood, 2 stepsisters, Shirley Spangler, Coeburn & Betty Burton, Culpepper, VA; 10 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren, several nephews, several nieces.
Vickie Marie Rose
Coeburn, VA ~ Vickie Marie Rose, 39, died Sunday, August 4, 2002 at St. Mary's Hospital in Norton, Virginia.
Survivors include her husband Ronald Rose; 3 Daughters, Jessica Rose, Heather Rose & Tanya Rose all of Coeburn, her parents, Hershel & Dollie Elizabeth Tucker Gibson, Coeburn; 1 Brother, Darrell Gibson, Gate City; 3 sisters, Linda Williams, Norton, Peggy Rose, Haysi & Freida Rose, Coeburn; several nephews & several nieces.
Funeral services for Vickie Marie Rose will be held Wednesday, August 7, 2002 at 1:00 P.M. at Estes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joe Dearry and Rev. Willie Stanley officiating. Burial will follow in the Hamilton Cemetery in Coeburn. Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home on Tuesday after 6:00 P.M.
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Darrell G. Hollyfield
Coeburn, VA ~ Darrell G. Hollyfield, 56, died Tuesday, August 6, 2002 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Mr. Hollyfield was a retired coal miner of Clinchfield Coal Co. & a member of UMWA Distric #28.
He was preceded in death by his father, Ralph Hollyfield.
Survivors include 4 sons, Tommy Hollyfield, Pikeville, KY, Brian Hollyfield Mitchell, Donnie Joe Hollyfield and Grant Hollyfield all of Coeburn; his mother & step-father, Roxie Payne Mitchell & Ival Mitchell both of Richlands, VA; 3 brothers, Troy Hollyfield, Coeburn, David Mitchell and Hurley Mitchell both of Knoxville, TN; a sister, Cleta Lane Mitchell, Richlands, VA; a granddaughter, Amanda Hollyfield, Pikeville, KY; 4 grandsons, Tommy Hollyfield, Jr., Pikeville, KY, Ryan Hollyfield, David Hollyfield and Daniel Hollyfield all of Coeburn; 3 nephews, Richard Hollyfield, Steve Hollyfield and David Hollyfield all of Coeburn, VA; a Special Aunt, Oma Hamilton, Coeburn and Several Cousins, aunts and uncles.
Funeral services for Darrell G. Hollyfield will be held Friday, August 9, 2002 at 1:00 P.M. at Estes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sammy Hall and Rev. Curt Bond. Burial will follow in the Edwards Cemetery in Coeburn. Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home on Thursday after 6:00 P.M.
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Sidney Elmer Barker
Coeburn, VA ~ Sidney Elmer Barker, 82, died Sunday, August 11, 2002 at Norton Community Hospital in Norton, Virginia.
Mr. Barker was a retired ironworker of Shanrod Iron Co. & was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
He was preceded in death by his wife Blaney S. Barker; his parents, James Luther and Molly Cook Barker.
Survivors include a sister, Dolly Moore, Coeburn & a brother, Richard Barker, Coeburn; several nephews & several nieces.
Funeral services for Sidney Elmer Barker will be held Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. at Estes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Curtis Bond officiating. Burial will follow in the Laurel Grove Cemetery in Norton. Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home on Monday after 6:00 P.M.
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Lillian Audrey Vaughn
Church Hill, TN ~ Lillian Audrey Vaughn, 74, died Monday, August 12, 2002 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Mrs. Vaughn was a former resident of Coeburn, Va. but had lived in Churchill for about 2 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband Acy, her parents, Charles Walker and Hanna Suzanna Lawson Bond.
Survivors include a daughter, Shirley Billings, Church Hill, TN; a son, David Vaughn, Coeburn; 3 sisters, Mary Palmer, Hazel Sartin and Maxie Davis all of Coeburn, VA; 5 Grandchildren, 3 Great Grandchildren, several nephews and several nieces.
Funeral services for Lillian Audrey Vaughn will be held Friday, August 16, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. at Estes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jerry Webb officiating. Burial will follow in the Lawson Cemetery in Coeburn. Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home on Thursday after 6:00 P.M.
Donald E. Carico
Coeburn, VA ~ Donald E. Carico, 69, died Monday, August 12, 2002 at Bristol Regional Medical Center in Bristol, Tennessee.
He was a U.S. Navy veteran.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Worley and Grace Adkins Carico, a sister, Jeanette Yeary & a half brother, Kenny Bryant.
Survivors include a niece, Eva Graham, Wise; 2 nephews, Danny Yeary, Greensboro, NC and Richard Yeary, Coeburn; a brother-in-law Woodrow Yeary, Coeburn and several half brothers & half sister.
Visitation for Donald E. Carico will be held Wednesday, August 14, 2002, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Estes Funeral Home Chapel where funeral services will be held at 8:00 P.M. with Brother Greg Adkins officiating. Burial will be in the Laurel Grove Cemetery in Norton at 11 AM on Thursday.
Juanita Virginia Buchanan
Norton, VA ~ Juanita Virginia Buchanan, 88, died Tuesday, August 13, 2002 at Norton Community Hospital in Norton, Virginia.
She was preceded in death by her husband Ike Buchanan, her parents, William Fleming and Lula May Baker McConnell, first husband, Everett Hamm, son, Everett Hamm, Jr., daughters, Shirley Mae Hamm, Mary Francis Hamm & Lula Mae Hamm, sisters, Thelma Litton & Helen McConnell, brothers, John McConnell, Wiley McConnell & William F. "Buck" McConnell, Jr.
Survivors include brother & sister-in-law, Emmette & Jean McConnell of Wise; several nephews, several nieces and a host of friends at Norton Regency Towers and others.
Funeral services for Juanita Virginia Buchanan will be held Friday, August 16, 2002 at 1:00 P.M. at Estes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Rines and Rev. Gary Sheldon officiating. Burial will follow in the Baker Cemetery in Coeburn. Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home on Thursday after 6:00 P.M.
Charles A. Lawson
Napoleon, OH ~ Charles A. Lawson, 73, died Thursday, August 15, 2002 at Fulton County Health Center in Wauseon, Ohio.
Mr. Lawson was a retired employee of Campbell Soup Co. and a former resident of Coeburn, Va.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ervin & Eula Jones Lawson.
Survivors include his wife Clarice Lawson; 1 son & daughter-in-law, Robert J. & Kris Lawson, Napoleon, OH; 1 daughter & son-in-law, Karen & Kenneth Miller, Swaunton, OH; 3 grandchildren, Ashley Lawson, Rachel Lawson and Sidney Lawson, all of Napoleon, OH; 1 brother, Robert "Bob" Lawson, Coeburn, VA; 4 sisters, Bess Price, Evans Port, OH, Kathyrn "Kat" Holbrook, Coeburn, VA, Mildred Steele, Iaeger, WV & Mary Holbrook, Gray, TN.
Funeral services for Charles A. Lawson will be held Saturday, August 17, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. at Estes Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow in the Ryan/Sluss/Lawson/Hartsock Cemetery in Coeburn. The family will receive friends prior to the funeral service.
Iola E. Stallard
Coeburn, VA ~ Iola E. Stallard, 87, died Friday, August 16, 2002 at Heritage Hall Health Care Center in Big Stone Gap, Virginia.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Milton H. and Louise “Lula” Sexton Stallard; sister Sylvia Sutherland & Sophia Stallard; brothers, Elmer Stallard, Marvin Stallard, Robert Stallard & Harold Stallard.
Survivors include a brother, Edwin Stallard of Lebanon, VA and several nephews & several nieces.
Funeral services for Iola E. Stallard will be held Sunday, August 18, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. at Hattie Robinette Residence with Rev. Leon Lawson officiating.
Burial will follow in the Holbrook Cemetery in Coeburn. Visitation will be held at Hattie Robinette Residence on Sunday from 1:00 P.M. until funeral time. The family requests in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Holbrook Cemetery Fund; Evelyn Hall; 14418 Dry Fork Road, Coeburn, Va. 24230.
Joseph Bise
St. Paul, VA ~ Joseph Bise, 71, died Saturday, August 17, 2002 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee.
He was a U.S. Army veteran.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Early Patton and Pearley McCoy Bise and a brother, Jona Bise.
Survivors include his wife Gearline Moore Bise; sisters-in-law, Vernie Marshall, Melvindale, MI, Emogene Large, Clintwood, Bonnie Self, Almont, MI, Helen Baker, Noblesville, IN, Phyllis Mitchell & Rita Moore both of Wise; brothers-in-law, Bud Moore & Clark Micthell both of Wise, Buddy Self, Almont, MI and Larry Baker, Noblesville, IN; Uncle & Aunt, Ballard & Audrey McCoy, Coeburn and Mother-in-law, Virginia Moore, Wise; several nephews, several nieces and a host of friends.
Funeral services for Joseph Bise will be held Monday, August 19, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. at Estes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. R.L. Crawford and Rev. Joe Renfro officiating. Burial will follow in the McCoy Cemetery in St. Paul. Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home on Sunday after 6:00 P.M.
Bernett Branch Markham
Coeburn, VA ~ Bernett Branch Markham, 84, died Monday, August 19, 2002 at Norton Community Hospital in Norton, Virginia.
Mrs. Markham was a resident of the Banner Community and attended Banner Revival Center.
She was preceded in death by her husband Paul Markham, her parents John Calvin and Orin Benfield Branch and a son, Leon Markham.
Survivors include a son Stewart Wayne Markham, Coeburn; a daughter, Letta M. Culbertson, Coeburn; a brother, John Branch, War, WV; a sister, Frances Hall, Lakeland, FL; 8 Grandchildren, 7 Great Grandchildren, several nephews & several nieces.
Visitation for Bernett Branch Markham will be held Wednesday, August 21, 2002 after 6:00 P.M. at Estes Funeral Home Chapel where funeral services will be held at 8:00 P.M. with Rev. R.L. Crawford and Rev. Bill Crawford officiating. Burial will be in Greenwood Memorial Gardens in Coeburn on Thursday at 11 A.M.
George Phelan Hall
Coeburn, VA ~ George Phelan Hall, 85, died Monday, August 26, 2002 at St. Mary's Hospital in Norton, Virginia.
Mr. Hall was a heavy equipment operator and a U.S. Navy veteran of World War II.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Floyd and Elizabeth Johnson Hall, son, Robert W. Hall & Grandson, Chip Wiltshire.
Survivors include his wife Nancy J. Hall, a daughter, Janet K. Hall, Hendersonville, NC; 2 sons, George W. Hall, Lemont, IL & Richard W. Hall, Nashville, TN; 4 grandchildren, 3 Great Grandchildren, several nephews & several nieces.
Private graveside memorial services for George Phelan Hall were held at Greenwood Memorial Gardens in Coeburn.
Charles Cook, Jr.
Big Stone Gap, VA ~ Charles Cook, Jr., 50, died Sunday, September 8, 2002 at his cousins residence in Dante, Virginia.
He was preceded in death by his father, M. C. Cook, and his mother, Katherine Merchant Ellis, sister, Dealroy "Gail" Gill (Tyler), brother, Jackie Cook.
Survivors include his wife Deborah Ann Sargent Cook; a daughter; Laurie Somones Cook, Frankfort, Ky.; 2 sons, Jeremiah Cook, Miami, FL and Chris Cook, Frankfort, KY; 2 brothers, Johnny Hatcher, Miami, FL and Ronnie Cook, Petersburg, VA; 3 sisters, Debbie Green & Judy Hatcher both of Lorain, OH & Jean Hatcher, Newport News, VA; sister-in-law, Priscilla Hatcher, Miami, FL; grandmother, Lillie Merchant, Coeburn, VA; 3 Grandchildren, Brianna, Brandon and Jusin; Several aunts, uncles, nieces & nephews.
Memorial services for Charles Cook, Jr. will be held Friday, September 13, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. at United Holiness Church, Rt. 72 in Coeburn with Rev. Lowell P. Parker officiating. The family will receive friends at the church from 1-2 P.M. prior to service and at Lillie Merchants and David & Beverly Merchants after the service.
Goldie May Phillips
Coeburn, VA ~ Goldie May Dotson Phillips, 93, died Monday, September 16, 2002 at Richfield Nursing Facility in Salem, Virginia.
Mrs. Phillips was a native Wise & Dickenson Counties but had lived with a grandson, Charles Mays in Elliston, Va. for the past couple of years.
She was preceded in death by her husband Andy Phillips & Willard N. Dotson her first husband; her parents, Blaine and Fannie Mullins Lee; a Son, Dexter Dotson; Daughters, Mattie Lambert & Sondra Dotson; Sisters, Margaret Yager & Bessie Stull; Brothers, Chester Lee, Arthur Lee & Thedore Lee.
Survivors include 2 daughters, Erma Nixon, Greenfield, IN & Trula Wright, Abingdon, VA; 2 sons, Cornell Dotson, Wellington, OH & Wilmer Dotson, New London, OH; a sister, Ida Cassimus, Arlington, TX; a brother, Junior Hamilton, Coeburn, VA; 15 Grandchildren, 36 great grandchildren, 11 great great grandchildren, several nephews & several nieces.
Funeral services for Goldie May Phillips will be held Thursday, September 19, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. at Estes Funeral Home with Rev. Kyle Rose officiating. Burial will follow in the Temple Hill Memorial Park in Castlewood. Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home on Wednesday after 6:00 P.M.
William Thomas Williams
Coeburn, VA ~ William Thomas “Tom” Williams, 79, died Monday, September 30, 2002 at Holston Valley Medical Center in Kingsport, Tennessee.
Mr. Williams was a retired building inspector and former employee of University of Virginia at Wise and City of Norton.
He was a U.S Air Force veteran in the South Pacific during World War II.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Thomas and his Ella Margaret Patton Williams; adopted son, Joseph Williams; Brother, Colon P. Williams & Sister-in-law, Hilda Williams.
Survivors include his wife Virginia Clifford Freeman Richardson Williams; a brother, Herman H. Williams, Denison, TX; a sister-in-law, Donna Williams, Denison, TX; 3 nephews, Wilson Williams, Fairborne, OH, Mark Williams & Scott Williams both of Denison, TX; 2 nieces, Kathryn Oden & Wendy Jones both of Denison, TX; a special great great Nephew, Cody Funk, Coeburn, VA and many friends & family.
Funeral services for William Thomas “Tom” Williams will be held Friday, October 4, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. at Estes Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor John Neff officiating. Burial will follow in the Freeman-Hutchinson Cemetery in Coeburn. Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home on Thursday after 4:00 P.M.
Mossie Audrey Greear
Coeburn, VA ~ Mossie Audrey Greear, 93, died Sunday, October 6, 2002 at St. Mary's Hospital in Norton, Virginia.
She was preceded in death by her husband James Howard Greear, her parents, William Russell and Lilly Mae Pippin Harmon, son, Claude Greear & grandson, Russell Greear.
Survivors include 5 sons, Troy Greear, Defiance, OH, Roy Greear, Kingsport, TN, W.R. Greear and Paul Greear both of Coeburn and Homer Greear, Sherwood, OH; 2 daughters, Frankie Greear and Thelma Greear (Daughter) of Coeburn, 15 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren, 1 great-great granddaughter & several nephews and nieces.
Visitation for Mossie Audrey Greear will be held after 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 8, 2002 at Estes Funeral Home and funeral services will be held at 8:00 P.M. with Rev. R.L. Crawford officiating. Burial will be 11 AM Wednesday in the Greear Cemetery in Coeburn.
Claude Swanson Sparks
Coeburn, VA ~ Claude Swanson Sparks, 60, died Saturday, October 26, 2002 at Heritage Hall Health Care Center in Big Stone Gap, Virginia.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Calvin Elgan and Georgia Ethel Riner Sparks, sister, Edna Sparks Sosbe, brother, Edward Bud Sparks, cousins, Norman Sparks, Betty Lue Sparks & Loretta Sparks.
Survivors include, daughter, Jennifer Sue Morgan, Fort Wayne, IN; 2 sons, Christopher A. Sparks & Eric Ryan Sparks both of Coeburn; 3 sisters, Shirley Sparks, Tacoma, Dorothy Sparks Hill, Coeburn & Margaret Sparks Smith, Anderson, IN; 2 brothers, John L. Sparks, Tacoma & Earl Sparks, Anderson, IN; 5 Grandchildren, several nephews, several nieces, aunts, uncles, cousins & friends.
Funeral services for Claude Swanson Sparks will be held Monday, October 28, 2002 at 1:00 A.M. at Estes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joe Dearry and Rev. Carlos Palmer officiating. Burial will follow in the Sparks Cemetery in Tacoma. Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home on Sunday after 6:00 P.M.
Caloma Lucinda Hayes
Sandy Ridge, VA ~ Caloma “Loma” Lucinda Hayes, 87, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 18, 2002 at St. Mary's Hospital in Norton, Virginia.
Mrs. Hayes was a member of the Pine Camp Church of God of Prophecy for over 60 years.
She was preceded in death by her husband Gilmer Hayes, her parents Marcus and Martha Hayes Duty; 3 sons, Denver Hayes, Dwight Hayes & Norman Hayes; 4 sisters, Belva Trent, Rendy Turner, Dolly Mullins & Minnie Meade; 3 brothers, Garland Turner, John Duty & Swin Duty.
Survivors include one son, Vaughn D. Hayes of St. Paul; 14 Grandchildren, 17 Great Grandchildren, 7 Great Great Grandchildren & several nieces & nephews and many brothers and sisters in the Lord.
Funeral services for Caloma “Loma” Lucinda Hayes will be held Thursday, November 21, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. at the Pine Camp Church of God of Prophecy with Rev. Curtis Bond and Rev. Danny Meade officiating. Burial will follow in the Hayes Cemetery on Sandy Ridge. Visitation will be held at Pine Camp Church of God of Prophecy on Wednesday after 6:00 P.M.
John Henry Sargent
Coeburn, VA ~ John Henry Sargent, 89, died Thursday, November 21, 2002 at Norton Community Hospital in Norton, Virginia.
Mr. Sargent was a retired coal miner and a native of Nora, Virginia.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Evie Smith Sargent.
Survivors include his wife Virginia Edna Hall Sargent; sons, Odell Sargent, Myrtle Beach, SC and Everett Sargent, Riverview, FL; step sons, William Heath, Coatsville, PA, Eddie Mutter, White, GA; step daughters, Frances Marie Staton, Ellijay, GA and Deborah Carol Wells, Monticello, GA; sister, Edna Holbrook, Abingdon, VA and Francis Palmer, Hampton, VA; a grandson, Jimmy Sargent, Grove City, OH; 7 Grandchildren, 4 Great Grandchildren, 17 step grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren.
Funeral services for John Henry Sargent will be held Saturday, November 23, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. at Estes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Curtis Dalton officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Memorial Gardens in Coeburn. Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home on Friday after 6:00 P.M.
Bernice Pedneau
Coeburn, VA ~ Bernice “Bernie” Johnson Pedneau, 75, died Thursday, November 21, 2002 at St. Mary's Hospital in Norton, Virginia.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Ethel L. Rose Johnson.
Survivors include her husband William "Bill" Pedneau; two daughters, Susan Powers, Norton, VA and Elizabeth Odle, Newark, DE; one son, Michael Pedneau, Richmond, KY; one sister, Lois Bailey, Abingdon, VA; 6 Grandchildren, 1 Niece.
Visitation for Bernice Pedneau will be held at Estes Funeral Home on Saturday, November 23, 2002 after 6:00 P.M. and where funeral services will be held at 8 PM in Estes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rose Mincey officiating. Burial will be 2 PM Sunday, Oct. 24, 2002 in the Greenwood Memorial Gardens in Coeburn.
Edna L. Jessee
Coeburn, VA ~ Edna L. Jessee, 83, entered into eternal rest on Wednesday at 9:32 P.M., November 27, 2002 surrounded by her loving family.
She was preceded in death by her husband Nathaniel (Scott) Jessee, her parents, Ingle H. and Augusta (Gussie) L. Marshall Bright; brothers, Claude "Pistol" Bright & Arthur Bright; sisters, June Brown & Hazel Oliver; friend, Helen Harmon.
Survivors include brother & sisters-in-law, Gordon R. & Virginia Bright, Coeburn & Bobby S. & Janie Bright, Mt. Sidney, VA; sister, Jo LaCounte, Reno, NV; sisters & brothers-in-law, Linda B. & Howard Koff, Albany, NY & Sharon B. & Richard Holub, Loudonville, NY; brother-in-law, Col. Greg J. Brown, Charlotte, NC; sisters-in-law, Blanche Bright, Coeburn, VA & Marie Bright, Westmoreland, ME; 6 grandchildren, Lisa, Sarah, Michael, Scott, Rebecca & Bobby; great grandchildren; Paige & Dominic; 6 nephews, Robert Bright, Jerry Bright, P.W. Oliver III, Bradley Bright, Joseph Scott Bright & James Bright; 4 nieces, Jo Sharon Kovatch, Lisa Gene LaCounte Pang, Patricia Marie Youland & Sonia Michelle Cooper; 3 aunt, Flora Bright, Jettie Marshall & Lil Marshall.
Funeral services for Edna L. Jessee will be held Saturday, November 30, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. at Coeburn United Methodist Church with Rev. Rose Mincey officiating. Burial will follow in the Gouge Cemetery in Coeburn. Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home on Friday after 6:00 P.M
Mary W. Hamm
Coeburn, VA ~ Mary W. “Renie” Hamm, 88, died Friday, December 6, 2002 at Riverside Nursing Home in Saluda, Virginia.
Mrs. Hamm was a retired employee of VIC.
She was preceded in death by her husband Fred E. Hamm, her parents, Alex and Cynthia Johnson Long; daughter, Joann Meadows; brothers, William "Bill" Long, Vic Long, Buford Long and Alden Long; sisters, Frances Cassell, Monnie Rogers and Ruby Dale; grandson; Michael Meadows; great granddaughter, Candy McCoy.
Survivors include sons, Jack Hamm, Kingsport, Tn and Kyle Hamm, Round Lake Beach, IL; grandson raised as a son, Danny McCoy, Coeburn; daughters, Lu Shaw, Perry, VA, Jean Sartin, Coeburn and Lois Hussey, Minnifee, CA; special great granddaughter, Amanda Daughtery, Coeburn; 23 grandchildren, 39 great grandchildren and 15 great great grandchildren)
Funeral services for Mary W. Hamm will be held Tuesday, December 10, 2002 at 1:00 P.M. at Estes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Smith officiating. Burial will follow in the McClellan Cemetery on Sandy Ridge. Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home on Monday after 4:00 P.M.
Carlos Lee McClain
Coeburn, VA ~ Carlos Lee McClain, 80, died Monday, December 9, 2002 at St. Mary's Hospital in Norton, Virginia.
Mr. McClain was a retired coal miner of Clinchfield Coal Co., member of UMWA and was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lester and Lillie Mae Rose McClain.
Survivors include his wife, Edna McClain; 1 son, Ferriel McClain, Elizabethton, TN; 2 daughters, Rita Hurley, Honaker and Shelia Sanford, Montross, VA; 1 sister, Goldie Ann Deel, Nora, VA; special nephew, Jeff Hale, Wise; 4 Grandchildren, 1 Great Grandchild and several nephews and several nieces.
Funeral services for Carlos Lee McClain will be held Thurday, December 12, 2002 at 11:00 A.M. at Estes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John and Rev. Leon Lawson officiating. Burial will follow in the Hale-Rose Cemetery in Coeburn. Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home on Wednesday after 6:00 P.M. and a service will be held at 7 P.M. Military graveside services will be furnished by Pound V.F. W. Post 9600.
James Isaac Barger
Coeburn, VA ~ James “Jimmy” Isaac Barger, 20, died Friday, December 13, 2002 at Russell County Medical Center in Lebanon, Virginia.
Survivors include his wife Katherine Kiser Barger, 2 children, Jamie & Kimberly, his mother, Charlotte McConnell Barger, 3 sisters, Debbie Pearl, Mt. Gilead, OH, Louise Howard & Tillie Young both of Pilgrim, KY; 3 brothers, Ed McCoy, Maryville, OH, Kenny McCoy & Billy McCoy both of Richwood, OH; special friends & pall bearers, Jason Wallace, Dale Amburgey, Mathias Mills, Donnie Hyden, Nelson Righter, James Simpkins & Antoine Courtney all of Coeburn.
Funeral services for James Isaac Barger will be held Tuesday, December 17, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. at Estes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Willie Stanley officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Memorial Gardens in Coeburn. Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home on Monday after 6:00 P.M. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the family.
Arreta June McReynolds
Gallatin, TN ~ Arreta June McReynolds, 66, died Thursday, December 19, 2002 at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin, Tennessee.
Mrs. McReynolds was a former resident of Coeburn, Va.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Condy and Pamela Stallard McCoy and 2 sisters, Joanne Meade and Darlene McReynolds.
Survivors include her husband James "Jim" McReynolds; a daughter, Janeen McReynolds Allred, of Gallatin, TN; a brother, Quentin McCoy, Coeburn, VA; 2 sisters, Joyce Branch, Bristol, TN and Coleen Bennett, Kingsport, TN and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services and burial for Arreta June McReynolds will be held Monday, December 23, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. in the Robinette Cemetery in Carfax with Rev. Bill Crawford officiating. Visitation will be held Monday at Estes Funeral Home prior to the graveside service.
Hardaway Bennett
Coeburn, VA ~ Hardaway Bennett, 91, died Wednesday, December 25, 2002 at Norton Community Hospital in Norton, Virginia.
Mr. Bennett was a retired coal miner and a lifetime resident of Wise County.
He was preceded in death by a son, Bobby J. Bennett & a grandson, Bobby J. Bennett, Jr.
Survivors include his wife Lillian James Bennett, daughters, Catherine Hamm & Dorothy Roberts both of Coeburn, Della Roberts, Wise; daughters & sons-in-law, Helen & John Markham & Linda & James Jones both of Coeburn; a son, Edward Bennett, Whittier, CA; several grandchildren, several great grandchildren, several nephews & several nieces.
Funeral services for Hardaway Bennett will be held Saturday, December 28, 2002 at 2:00 P.M. at Estes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sammy Hall & Rev. Leon Lawson officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Memorial Gardens in Coeburn. Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home on Friday after 6:00 P.M.
Ezra E. Nixon
Coeburn, VA ~ Ezra E. Nixon, 88, died Thursday, December 26, 2002 at Norton Community Hospital in Norton, Virginia.
Mr. Nixon was a retired coal miner of Clinchfield Coal Company and a member of Mary’s Chapel.
He was preceded in death by his wife Myrtle, his parents, Robert A. and Margaret Colyer Nixon; brothers, Erskin Nixon, Rufus Nixon, Arvil Nixon & Dave Nixon; sisters, Daisy Williams & Vivian Willis; grandson, Jerry E. Nixon, Jr. & 2 great grandchildren.
Survivors include 4 daughters, Joan Odle, Spotsylvania, VA, Vicey Sarver, Bluefield, WV, Frankie Lythgoe, Mechanicsville, VA & Judy Kay Davis, Kingsport, TN; 4 sons, Robert Nixon, Lynchburg, VA, Jerry Nixon, Kingsport, TN, Danny Nixon & Ricky Nixon, both of Richmond, VA; 1 brother, Jeff Nixon, Coeburn; 3 sisters, Virginia Helbert & Mabel Nixon both of Coeburn & Beatrice Powers, Mansfield, OH; 2 special friends, Alice Marcus & Mickey Marcus both of Coeburn; 22 grandchildren, 34 great grandchildren and several nephews & several nieces.
Funeral services for Ezra E. Nixon will be held Saturday, December 28, 2002 at 1:30 P.M. at Mary's Chapel Church with Rev. Marty Puckett and Rev. Les Ritchie officiating. Burial will follow in the Greenwood Memorial Gardens in Coeburn. Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home on Friday after 5:30 P.M. and a Masonic evening service will be held at 6:45 PM by Coeburn Masonic Lodge # 97 AF & AM. In Lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to building fund at Mary’s Chapel Church, PO Box 989, Coeburn, Va. 24230.
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Clarence David Kennedy
Coeburn, VA ~ Clarence David Kennedy, 78, died Saturday, December 28, 2002 at University of Virginia Hospital in Charlottesville, Virginia.
He was preceded in death by his parents, P. H. and Maude Bush Kennedy.
Survivors include a sister, Oakley Holbrook, Coeburn, a brother, Carl Kennedy, Cardwell, MO, a special friend, Esther Shaw, & several nieces & nephews.
Funeral services for Clarence David Kennedy will be held Tuesday, December 31, 2002 at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of Love at Temple Hill Memorial Park with Rev. Sammy Hall officiating. Burial will follow in the Temple Hill Memorial Park in Castlewood. Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home on Monday after 6:00 P.M.
Imogene Elaine Culbertson
Wylie, TX ~ Imogene Elaine Powers Culbertson, born Aug. 8, 1924, died peacefully at her home Dec. 30, 2002 in Wylie, TX.
Mrs. Culbertson was married Aug. 17, 1946 to Lee Edwin Culbertson who preceded her in death on Dec. 17, 1971. Her parents Duncan A. and Ettie B. Skeins Culbertson also preceded her in death.
She was a loving mother, mother-in-law, sister, grandmother and friend to all she met.
Survivors include son & daughter-in-law, Robert Culbertson & Lorraine Culbertson, Wylie, TX; daughter & son-in-law, Tammy & J.R. Williams, Rosedale, VA; sister, Ruth Culbertson, Doran, VA & Mary Ann Keen, Grundy, VA; grandchildren, Randy & Kim Bradshaw, Glen Allen, VA, Tressa Culbertson, Dallas, TX, Kenneth & Kelli Beaman, San Antonio, TX, Crystal and Todd Karns & Samantha & Kert Dudek, McKinney, TX; great-grandchildren, Ashley Beaman, San Antonio, TX, Trinity Dudek, McKinney, TX & Anthony Karns and several nephews & several nieces.
Graveside services and burial for Imogene Elaine Culbertson will be held Friday, January 3, 2003 at 2:00 P.M. at Laurel Grove Cemetery in Norton with Rev. Bud Culbertson officiating. The family requests in lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to: Vista Hospice Foundation, 1140 Empire Central, Suite 235, Dallas, TX. 75247.
James “Jim” McReynolds
Gallatin, TN ~ James “Jim” Monroe McReynolds, 75, died Tuesday, December 31, 2002 at Sumner Regional Medical Center in Gallatin, Tennessee.
Mr. McReynolds was a bluegrass musician and was half of the blue grass duo, Jim & Jesse and a member of the Grand ole Opry since 1964 also a U.S. Army veteran.
He was born in Coeburn, Virginia on Feb. 13, 1927 to Claude Matthew and Savannah Robinette McReynolds who preceded him in death. His wife, Arreta McCoy McReynolds and a sister, Stella McReynolds also preceded him in death.
Survivors include a daughter, Janeen McReynolds Allred, Gallatin, TN, a brother, Jesse McReynolds, Gallatin, TN and a half-sister, Virginia Greear, Dayton, OH and several nieces and nephews.
Graveside services and burial for James “Jim” Monroe McReynolds will be held Sunday, January 5, 2003 at 2:00 P.M. at the Robinette Cemetery in the Carfax section of Coeburn with Rev. Bill Crawford officiating. Visitation will be held at Estes Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday prior to graveside services.
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