Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014
Rev. Carless Eugene Dye, March 28, 2003
Rev. Carless Eugene Dye, age 75, of 786 Big Creek Road, Richlands, Virginia, passed away Friday, March 28, 2003 at his home following a lengthy illness.
He was born in Swords Creek, Virginia and was the son of the late Adolphus Morgan and Mary Belle Ball Dye.
He had made his home in the Richlands area all of his life and was a former coal miner and minister. He was a member of UMWA Local #1727 Jewell Valley, Virginia. He was a member of the Lord Jesus Church in Red Ash, Virginia.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Pamela Sue Culbertson; one grandson, James Arvil (Jimmy) Shelton, Jr.; one sister, Rachel Ann Hall; two brothers, Harrison (Boots) Dye and Robert Lee Dye; one daughter-in-law, Shirley Jean Dye; and one son-in-law, James Arvil Shelton, Sr.
Survivors are:
His wife: Ethel Louise Blankenship Dye
Three Daughters:
Mrs. Ollie Faye Culbertson of Richlands, Virginia
Mrs. Linda Louise Holmes and husband, Roger of Paintlick, Virginia
Mrs. Judith Ann Shelton and fiancé Millard McGhee of Richlands, Virginia
Five Sons:
Mr. Allen Eugene Dye and wife Ann of Richlands, Virginia
Mr. Bobby Gene Dye, Sr. and wife Karen of Richlands, Virginia
Mr. Billy Wayne Dye of Raven, Virginia
Mr. Delbert Lee Dye of Richlands, Virginia
Mr. Donny Ray Dye and wife Marge of Richlands, Virginia
Four Brothers:
Carl (Woody) Dye of Burcyrus, Ohio
Doug Dye of Red Ash, Virginia
James Dye of Red Ash, Virginia
Morgan Dye of Red Ash, Virginia
Two Sisters:
Maxie Lowe of Richlands, Virginia
Irene Johnson of Rosedale, Virginia
Seventeen Grandchildren, 25 Great Grandchildren, and 2 Great Great Grandchildren and a host of friends and neighbors and a Very Special Friend: Mindy Cruey of Richlands, Virginia also survive.
Funeral services for Rev. Carless Eugene Dye will be conducted Sunday, March, 30, 2003 at 2:00PM at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Virginia with the Rev. Dannie Short and James Dye officiating. Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. Interment will follow at Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery in Richlands, Virginia.
Friends may call after 6:00PM Saturday evening at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia
Connie Lucile Crawford, Mar. 26, 2003
Mrs. Connie Lucile Shamblin Crawford, age 89, of 1818 Fourth St. Richlands, Virginia died Wednesday, March 26th, 2003 at a Richlands, Virginia hospital following a lengthy illness.
She was born in Pounding Mill, Virginia and was a daughter of the late Loyd McCutcheon and Rosa Etta Cyphers Shamblin.
She was a life long resident of the Richlands area and was a faithful member of the Richlands First United Methodist Church and the Wesleyan Service Guild. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Kelly A. Crawford, one brother, Robert W. Shamblin, and one sister, Eloise Shamblin McGuire.
Survivors are:
Two Daughters:
Mrs. Bettie Carrole Jessee and husband, Dave of Richlands, Virginia
Mrs. Jackie Sue Jessee and husband, Bill of Leesburg, Florida
Grandsons:
Steve and Martha Jessee of Richlands, Virginia
Jeff and Martha Jessee of Richlands, Virginia
Chris and Alicia Mullen of Leesburg, Florida
Jason Jessee of Leesburg, Florida
Great Grandsons:
David, Matthew, and Marcus Jessee
Great Granddaughter, Madisyn Mullen
Brother and Sister-In-Law, Roy E. and Virginia Russell Shamblin of Bluefield, West Virginia
Sister-In-Law, Virginia Ruth McGlothlin Shamblin of Coral Springs, Florida
Several nieces, nephews, two special caregivers, Betty Brown and Ernestine Honaker and a caring doctor and friend, Dr. Mario Stefanini also survive.
Funeral services for Mrs. Connie Lucile Shamblin Crawford will be conducted Saturday at 1:00 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with Rev. Norman Wilhoit officiating. Grandsons and Great Grandsons will serve as pallbearers. A private committal service will be held at a later time at Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Virginia.. Friends may call at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands from 11:00 a.m. Saturday until the funeral hour. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands is in charge of arrangements
Maggie F. Bragg, March 26, 2003
Mrs. Maggie Tootsie French Bragg, age 61, of Pounding Mill, Virginia died Wednesday, March 26th, 2003 at a Richlands, Virginia hospital following a lengthy illness.
She was born in Richlands, Virginia and was a daughter of the late Johnny W. and Nannie Addison French, Sr., both Richlands natives. She was a life long resident of the Richlands area and attended the Richlands Church of God. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Cletus Allen Bragg.
Survivors are:
One Daughter, Mrs. Jennifer Lynn Bragg Sparks and husband, Shaun of Pounding Mill, Virginia
Seven Sisters:
Mrs. Helen Shelton of Richlands, Virginia
Mrs. Gaye Groves of Orlando, Florida
Mrs. Ruth Wilson of Cedar Bluff, Virginia
Mrs. Jessie Gates of Suwannee, Florida
Mrs. Joan Statzer of Hansonville, Virginia
Ms. Lynn French of Richlands, Virginia
Mrs. Teresa Estep of Hurley, Virginia
One Brother, Mr. Johnny W. French, Jr. of Texas
Funeral services for Mrs. Maggie Tootsie French Bragg will be conducted Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with Rev. Monte Elswick officiating. Interment will follow in Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery in Richlands. Pallbearers will be: Michael Coleman, Otis Lester, James Hoops, William Hoops, Jeff Kinder, Richard Sparks, Joe Sparks, and Clarence Lowe. There will be no visitation.
Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements
Corby Kennedy, March 25, 2003
Mr. Corby Kennedy, age 81, of Jolo, West Virginia died Tuesday, March 25th, 2003 at a Richlands, Virginia hospital.
He was born in Jolo, West Virginia and was a son of the late William H. and Mary Muncy Kennedy, both Jolo, West Virginia natives. He was a retired coal miner and a member of the United Mine Workers of Amercia. He had made his home in the Jolo area the past 59 years and attended the Pentecostal Holiness Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.
Survivors are:
His Wife, Mrs. Edith Roberts Kennedy
Four Daughters:
Mrs. Catherine Keene and husband, Freddie of Jolo, West Virginia
Mrs. Diana Choi and husband, Jay of El Paso, Texas
Mrs. Hazel Cline and husband, Otis of Trinity, North Carolina
Mrs. Shirley Garren and husband, James of Trinity, North Carolina
Two Sons:
Mr. James C. Kennedy and wife, Aleta of Aldie, Virginia
Mr. Carl Junior Kennedy and wife, Martha of Trinity, North Carolina
Seven Sisters:
Maudie Cooper of Jolo, West Virginia
Clarie Hicks of Oakvale, West Virginia
Nancy Kennedy of Michigan
Tansey Rife of South Carolina
Dorothy Kennedy of Michigan
Jenny Perkins of Florida
Marlie Mullins of Jolo, West Virginia
Six Brothers:
Ernest Kennedy of Kentucky
Joe Kennedy of Paynesville, West Virginia
Harrison Kennedy of Jolo, West Virginia
Welly Kennedy of Jolo, West Virginia
Dave Kennedy of Bartley, West Virginia
Carly Kennedy of Jolo, West Virginia
18 Grandchildren and 13 Great Grandchildren
Funeral services for Mr. Corby Kennedy will be conducted Friday at 1:00 p.m. at the Church in Jesus Name at Bartley, West Virginia with Rev. Charlie Kennedy officiating. Interment will follow in the Kennedy Family Cemetery on top of the mountain at Jolo, West Virginia. Family and Friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call at the Church in Jesus Name at Bartley, West Virginia after 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands is in charge of arrangements
Johnny H. Blanton, March 22, 2003
Mr. Johnny Harmon Blanton, age 70, of Raven, Virginia died Saturday, March 22nd, 2003 at a Richlands, Virginia hospital following a brief illness.
He was born in Matewan, West Virginia and was a son of the late Herbert and Amy Blanton. He had lived in Cleveland, Ohio for 13 years, 6 years in Chicago, Illinois, and 28 years in the Raven area. He was a retired truck driver for Exxon Oil Company in Richlands and was a member of the Bible Way Church at Raven.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Lawson. He was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Survivors are:
One Daughter, Mrs. Kathy Yascone of Cleveland, Ohio
Two Sons:
Mr. Michael Blanton and wife, Zetta of Raven, Virginia
Mr. Tommy Blanton and wife, Sharon of Greenville, South Carolina
6 Grandchildren and 2 Great Grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mr. Johnny Harmon Blanton will be conducted Wednesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with Rev. Dannie Short officiating. Interment will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Virginia. 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.
Tishie Hobbs, March 21, 2003
Mrs. Tishie S. Hobbs, age 90, of 780 Big Creek Rd. Richlands, Virginia died Friday, March 21st, 2003 at her home following a lengthy illness.
She was born in Tip Top, Virginia and was a daughter of the late Dudley and Cosby Worley Sawyers, both Tazewell County natives.
She had made her home in the Richlands area most of her life and in addition to her parents was preceded in death by her first husband, Mr. Otis Hoops, second husband, Mr. Nathan Hobbs, one son, George Hoops, one grandson, Buford Short, and one great grandson, Ridgy Coleman.
Survivors are:
Two Daughters:
Mrs. Macie Short of Richlands, Virginia
Mrs. Alice Dowdy of Richlands, Virginia
One Son, Mr. Robert (Buddy) Hobbs of the home
One Brother, Mr. Neil Sawyers of Bluefield, West Virginia
Granddaughters:
Bonnie Powers, Tishie Arnold, Kathy Coleman, Juanita Hoops, and Margaret Moore.
Grandsons:
Robert Radford and William Radford
Twenty Great Grandchildren:
Brandon Osborne, Doug Osborne, Arthur Arnold, Joshua Arnold, Jeremiah Arnold, Brandon Arnold, Jessica Powers, Beth Powers, Tishie Davis, Kevin Davis, Brenda Lowe, J. J. Lowe, Jessica Lester, Curtis Short, David Radford, Raymond Arnold, Adam Arnold, Chance Bowling, James Arnold, and friend, Larry Arnold.
Funeral services for Mrs. Tishie S. Hobbs will be conducted Sunday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with Rev. Dickie Plaster officiating. Interment will follow in the Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery in Richlands. Friends and Neighbors will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands after 9:00 a.m. Sunday.
Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements.
Gary W. Roberts, March 16, 2003
Mr. Gary Wayne Roberts, age 49, of 102 Valley Point, Richlands, Virginia, passed away Sunday, March 16, 2003 at his home following a brief illness.
He was born in Richlands, Virginia and was the son of Delores Shelton Stevenson of Richlands, Virginia and the late James Perrie Roberts.
Survivors, in addition to his mother, are:
One Daughter: Francheskia Roberts of Pennsylvania
One Son: James Edward Roberts of Pennsylvania
Five Sisters:
Judy Shires of Alexandria, Virginia
Melissa Shelton of Raven, Virginia
Beverly Lester of Paintlick, Virginia
Peggy Byrd of Cedar Bluff, Virginia
Marlene McGlothlin of Richlands, Virginia
Two Brothers:
James Lee Roberts of Roanoke, Virginia
Michael Allen Roberts of Richlands, Virginia
Funeral services for Mr. Gary Wayne Roberts will be conducted Thursday, March 20, 2003 at 11:00AM at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Virginia with the Rev. Dannie Short officiating. Interment will follow at Clinch Valley Memorial Cemetery in Richlands, Virginia. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call after 6:00PM Wednesday evening at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia.
Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands, Virginia is in charge of arrangements.
Lillie B. Cochran, March 11, 2003
Mrs. Lillie Belle Cochran, age 63, of Raven, Virginia died Tuesday, March 11, 2003 at a Richlands, Virginia hospital following a lengthy illness.
She was born in Tazewell County, Virginia and was a daughter of the late Joe H. and Nancy Ann Stevens Shelton, both former Tazewell County residents. She was a life long resident of the Raven and Doran area and was a member of the Raven Pentecostal Holiness Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Jerry Thomas Cochran, eight brothers, two sisters, and two grandsons, Gary Lee Hill, Jr. and Cory Eugene Sparks.
Survivors are:
Her Husband, Mr. Harlis “Harvey” Eugene Cochran
Six Daughters:
Mrs. Ella “Annie” Hill and husband, Gary of Cedar Bluff, Virginia
Mrs. Patsy Smith and husband, Sidney of Richlands, Virginia
Mrs. Martha Moore of Doran, Virginia
Ms. Pricilla Cochran of Doran, Virginia
Mrs. Georgia Cole and husband, Willie of Louisville, Kentucky
Ms. Phyllis Cochran of Louisville, Kentucky
Four Sons:
Mr. Robert Cochran of Richlands, Virginia
Mr. Billy Cochran and wife, Ola of Charlestown, Indiana
Mr. Fred Cochran and wife, Stephanie of Charlestown, Indiana
Mr. Travis Cochran and wife, Tammy of Charlestown, Indiana
Two Sisters:
Mrs. Shirley Hill and husband, Albert of Red Ash, Virginia
Mrs. Martha Plaster and husband, Harvey of Swords Creek, Virginia
15 Grandchildren, 1 Great Grandchild, several nieces, nephews, and loved ones also survive.
Funeral services for Mrs. Lillie Belle Cochran will be conducted Sunday at 1:00 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with Rev. Jerry Welch and Rev. Clarence Brown officiating. Interment will follow in the Cordle Family Cemetery at Raven, Virginia. Pallbearers will be: Jerry Carver, Sidney Smith, George Shelton, Tony Cordle, Jerry Cochran, Tom Cordle, James Cordle, and Terry Shelton. Honorary pallbearers: James Carver, Rocky Hill, Albert Hill, Jr., and Randall Arms. 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
Sylvia E. Ramsey, March 9, 2003
Mrs. Sylvia E. Ramsey, age 95, of 7961 Buffam Rd. Lodi, Ohio formerly East First St. Richlands, Virginia died Sunday, March 9th, 2003 at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Joyce Beavers in Lodi, Ohio.
She was born in Russell County, Virginia and was a daughter of the late Samuel and Mary Lockhart Maxfield, both Scott County, Virginia natives. She had made her home in the Richlands area most of her live, living in Ohio for the past six years and was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church. She was a beloved mother and grandmother and loved to feed the ducks near her home. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. John H. Ramsey, one son, John T. Ramsey, two daughters, Helen Mullins Duty and Betty Sparks, four sisters, ten brothers, eight grandchildren, three great grandchildren, and one great great grandchild.
Survivors are:
Two Daughters:
Mrs. Pauline Ramey and husband, Kenneth of Creston, Ohio
Mrs. Joyce Beavers and husband, Robert of Lodi, Ohio
One Son, Mr. James Ramsey and wife, Connie of Cedar Bluff, Virginia
One Half-Sister, Mrs. Ruth Artrip of Honaker, Virginia
One Granddaughter whom she raised, Karen A. Mullins Elswick of Abingdon, Virginia
18 Grandchildren, 32 Great Grandchildren, and 18 Great Great Grandchildren.
Funeral services for Mrs. Sylvia E. Ramsey will be conducted Thursday at 1:00 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with Rev. Rick Grinstead officiating. Interment will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill, Virginia. Pallbearers will be: William Sparks, James Ramsey, Jr., Michael Ramsey, Robert Beavers, Jr., and Benjamin Mercer. The family will receive friends at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands from 2:00-4:00 p.m. and 7:00-9:00 p.m. Wednesday.
Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands is in charge of arrangements
