John Poore, 76, of Richlands, VA, formerly of Bradshaw, WV, died Dec. 4, 2003 in Clinch Valley Medical Center in Richlands.
Born in Bradshaw, he was a son of the late John and Lillie Mullins Poore.
He was a member of the Jesus Church of Bartley.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Verval Powell Poore, and several brothers and sisters. He was the last surviving member of his original family.
Survivors: wife of 14 years, Sally Murray Poore; sons, William Poore of East Peoria, IL, Michael Poore of Washington, IL, James Poore of Salem, John Poore of Peoria, Ray Bishop of Cleveland, TN, Floyd Bishop of Santa Rosa, CA; daughters, Debbie Blocher of Princeton, Paula Holley of Cleveland, TN, Ethel Addair of Grapevine, Sylvia Smith of Akron, OH, Bonna Poore and Lillie Poore, both of Pieora, Johna Vance of Williamsfield, IL; several grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; and several great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral was conducted Dec. 8 at 12 noon at the Jesus Church of Bartley with the Revs. Charles Rose and Charley Kennedy officiating.
Burial followed in the Keen cemetery on Compton Mountain.
Fanning Funeral Home in Iaeger was in charge of arrangements.
William "Bill" Hagerman
William "Bill" Hagerman, 77, of Warriormine, WV, went home to be with his Savior Nov. 30, 2003.
Born in War, WV, he was a son of the late John and Bethel Hagerman.
He was a retired coal miner and a member of the True Light Church of God in Jesus Name in Shop Hollow, WV.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Chloe Hagerman; one brother, Earl Hagerman; two sisters, Pinky Tunnell and Rose Ellen Belcher; and one grandson, Sam Muncy.
Survivors: sons, Billy Hagerman and companion, Gladys, and Ray Hagerman and wife, Juanita, all of Warriormine; daughters, Charlotte Shelton and husband, Charles, of War, WV, Sheila Muncy and husband, Melvin, and Lisa Muncy and husband, Jimmy, all of Warriormine; sisters, Lucille Muncy, Betty Christian, and Georgia Hughes, all of War; ten grandchildren; six great grandchildren; and a host of nieces and nephews.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Dec. 3 at the True Light Church of God in Jesus Name at Shop Hollow with the Rev. Wilmer Muncy and Mary Hagerman officiating.
Burial will follow at Hartwell cemetery in Hartwell, WV.
Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home in Tazewell is in charge of arrangements.
Anna E. Phillips
Anna Elizabeth Phillips, 85, of the Golden Age Retirement Home, Claypool Hill, formerly of Belle, WV, died Dec. 1, 2003 at Claypool Hill following a lengthy illness.
Born in New Haven, WV, she was the daughter of the late Henry D. and Rena Kearns Johnson, both Mason County, WV, natives.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Wayne Phillips; one sister, Mae Robinson; and two brothers, James H. Johnson and Paul D. Johnson.
Survivors: daughter, Ruth Ann Warner and husband, Charles, of Richlands; sons, John Phillips and wife, Sandra, of Dover, DE, Jacob Phillips and wife, Jane, of Charlotte, NC; sisters, Ada Hartman of Elkhart, IN, Dorothy Wilson of Parkersburg, WV, Thelma Woodward and husband, Tom, of Gallipollis, OH, Mary Gibbs and husband, Bill, of New Haven, WV; brother, Phillip Johnson and wife, Sandra, of Circle Pines, MN; seven grandchildren; thirteen great-grandchildren; and special caregivers and friends at the Golden Age Retirement Home.
Graveside services will be conducted Dec. 3 at 1 p.m. at the Graham cemetery at Graham Station, WV.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, 402 Suffolk Avenue, Richlands, VA 24641.
Foglesong Funeral Home in Mason, WV, is in charge of arrangements.
Obituary information provided by the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands.
Herman Thornsbury
Herman Thornsbury, 75, of Bluefield, VA, and formerly from Northfork, WV, died at Roanoke Memorial Hospital on Nov. 29, 2003.
Born in Litwar, WV, he was a son of the late Charles Martin Thornsbury and Ida Skeens Thornsbury.
He was employed by Keystone Mines until his retirement.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by many brothers and sisters.
Survivors: wife of 54 years, Bettie Thornsbury; sons, Herman Martin Thornsbury and wife, Brenda, of Falls Mills, Ed Thornsbury and wife, Andrea, of Springville, Kirby Thornsbury of Marion, Charles Thomas of Princeton, WV, David Thornsbury of Georgia; daughters, Ronda St. Clair and husband, Leonard, of Pulaski, Marla Andrews and husband, Doug, of White Pigeon, MI, Sherry Ann Duke of Lexington, KY; 17 grandchildren; and 11 great-grandchildren.
In honoring his wishes, he was cremated and there was no visitation or funeral service.
Dudley Memorial Mortuary in Bluefield, VA, was in charge of arrangements.
Lloyd E. Stevenson
Lloyd E. Stevenson, 82, of Bristol, VA, died Nov. 17, 2003 in the Bristol Regional Medical Center.
He was born in Volls Creek, WV, and had only spent the last five years in Bristol, VA. He was the son of the late Aurther and Kezzy Earls Stevenson.
He was a retired coal miner and farmer. He was of the Baptist faith.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother and two sisters.
Survivors: wife, Agnes Brooks Stevenson; daughter, Regina Bandy; sons, Ricky Stevenson and Arvis Stevenson; stepdaughter, Peggy Sheets; stepson, Albert Vencill; sister, Minnie Bell Christian; brothers, Clayton Stevenson, Hubert Stevenson and Chad Stevenson; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted Nov. 19 in the Mountain View Mausoleum Chapel with Rev. Max Linkous officiating.
Robert H. Taylor, 79, of Tuscaloosa, AL, died Nov. 12, 2003 at his home.
Born in Bluefield, WV, he was a son of the late Hugh H. and Evangeline Albert Taylor, both Russell County natives.
He attended Russell County schools and was a WWII veteran and retired from Jim Walter Resources after 16 years of service.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his second wife, Peggy Ketron Taylor; his only son, Howard Taylor; and one brother, William C. Taylor.
Survivors: daughters, Charlotte Taylor of Bluefield, WV, Nancy Taylor Agati and husband, Martin, of Marietta, GA, Bobbi J. Taylor of Del Ray Beach, FL; grandchildren, Amanda Taylor, Abigail and Catherine Agati, grandson, Kyle Taylor, step-son, Mark Ketron, step-grandson, Matthew Ketron, one niece and three nephews, all of Lebanon; very special friends with much appreciation for their love and years of friendship, Melba Mitchell and Rhonya Wiggins; and a special little buddy, Cody Wiggins.
The funeral was conducted Nov. 18 at 2 p.m. in the Combs Funeral Service Chapel with the Rev. Paul Hite officiating.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to your favorite charity.
Agnes L. McGuire
Agnes Lucille McGuire, 88, of Bluefield, WV, formerly of Baptist Valley, died Nov. 10, 2003 at the home of her daughter, Linda Neal, in Bluefield, WV.
Born in Pounding Mill, she was a daughter of the late Joe and Hannah Belle Christian Beavers, Baptist Valley residents for many years.
She had made her home in the Baptist Valley area most of her life moving to Bluefield, WV, to live with her daughter three years ago. She was of the Pentecostal Faith.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marvin W. McGuire; two sisters, Pauline Lowe and Betty Smith; and one brother, Herman Beavers.
Survivors: daughters, Virginia Ann McGuire Farmer and husband, Jack, of Roanoke, Linda S. McGuire Neal and husband, Dave, of Bluefield, WV; sons, Clarence Junior "Shotgun" McGuire and wife, Dora Lee, and Roy L. McGuire and wife, JoAnn, all of Delaware, OH, Marvin D. "Doug" McGuire of Urbania, OH; sisters, Claire Vance of Mt. Vernon, OH, Nell Hogshire of Delaware, OH; brother, Crockett Beavers of Delaware, OH; 22 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted Nov. 12 at 1 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with Rev. Leon O’Quinn officiating.
Interment will follow in Grandview Memory Gardens at Bluefield, VA.
Wanda Lee Meade
Wanda Lee Fletcher Meade, 76, of Tazewell, died Nov. 8, 2003 at Tazewell Community Hospital of complications from a stroke.
She was a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and friend. A lifelong resident of Tazewell County, she was born Nov. 2, 1927 at Beech Fork, WV. She was a daughter of the late Charles Walter and America Powers Fletcher.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Paul Meade; two sons, Jack Nelson Meade and Paul Edward Meade; and one sister, Rosa Crockett Lane.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her much–loved children: daughters, Lauvonda Lynn Young and fiancé, Larry Rubendall, of Palmyra, Linda Christine Meade and husband, Harold Collins, of Linden, MI, Debra Sue Meade and fiancé, Cliff Collins, of Roanoke; son, Robert Preston Meade and wife, Kim, of Tazewell; adored grandchildren, Andrew Young of Charlottesville, Gregory Conn and wife, Shannen, of Caledonia, MI, Keith Childress of Roanoke, Tammy Smith and husband, Greg, of North Tazewell, Trevor Vilacha and Brooks Vilacha, both of Tazewell; dearly loved great–grandchildren, MaKayleigh Smith, Evan Conn, Rory Conn, Tucker Conn, Jordan Childress and Trey Childress; sister, Mary Hudson and husband, Harry, of Martinsburg, WV; brothers, Charles Fletcher and wife, Mary, of Troutville, Buford Fletcher of Roanoke, Delbert Fletcher and wife, Josephine, of North Tazewell, Carlos Fletcher and wife, Judy, of Virginia Beach; special friends and bowling buddies; special caregiver, Dr. Stephen Rhinehart; special caregivers at Tazewell Community Hospital and Heritage Hall Health Care in Tazewell; and many other friends who touched her life during her illness, who are too numerous to recognize.
The funeral and a ceremony to celebrate her life was conducted Nov. 11 at 11 a.m. at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell with the Rev. Robert Buckles officiating.
Burial followed at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, VA.
Thurman Raines
Thurman Raines, 92, of Cedar Bluff, died Nov. 6, 2003 at his home following a lengthy illness.
Born in Canebrake, WV, he was the son of the late Samuel T. and Jenny Rasnick Raines.
He was owner of Raines Shopping Center from 1957 – 1977. He was a charter member of the Covenant Presbyterian Church.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Fair Lee McConnell Raines; his second wife, Lyle Barnett Raines; and seven brothers, Kyle Raines, Joseph Raines, W.E. (Jack) Raines, Alvin Raines, John Herbert (Hub) Raines, Thornton Raines and Samuel Raines. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family in his generation.
Survivor: daughter, Patricia Raines of Cedar Bluff.
The funeral was conducted at 3 p.m. Nov. 8 at the Singleton Funeral Service Chapel in Cedar Bluff with Rev. Carl Howell officiating.
Burial followed in the Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill.
Donations may be made to Covenant Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 143, Cedar Bluff, VA 24609.
Vanam C. Roark
Vanam Clifton Roark, 87, of Bristol, TN, went to be with the Lord Nov. 5, 2003 at the Bristol Regional Medical Center.
Born in McDowell County, WV, he was a son of the late Zack and Bertha Coleman Roark.
He lived most of his life in Tazewell, before moving to Bristol five years ago.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, June Roark and Jack Roark.
Survivors: wife, Ruby Roark; daughters, Judy Dorton and Patsy McMillon, both of Bristol, VA; sisters, Marie Skeens and Hilda Jean Harrington, both of Bristol, VA, Emema Jean Pippin of Palm Beach, FL; brothers, O’Dell Roark of Baltimore, Andrew Roark and girlfriend, Lilly Bell Elswick, of Tazewell, Norman (Buddy) Roark of Bristol, VA, Howard Roark of Palm Beach; ten grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
The funeral was conducted Nov. 7 at 6 p.m. in the Weaver Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jackie Cox officiating.
The committal was conducted Nov. 8 at 3:30 p.m. at the Roark Family cemetery in Tazewell.
