Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014
Betty G. Windsor, May 24, 2003
Ms. Betty Gean Windsor, age 61, of the Edgewater Drive section of Cedar Bluff, Virginia died Saturday, May 24, 2003 at a Richlands, Virginia hospital following a brief illness.
She was born in Tazewell County, Virginia and was a daughter of the late Clarence J. and Hazel Irene Arnold Keene, both Tazewell County natives. She had made her home in the Cedar Bluff area the past 20 years and was a member of the Raven Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was also a member of the Appalachian Agency of Senior Citizens and the Richlands Ark House. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Douglas Brooks and Billy Lee Flake, also, one sister, Jacqulene Burnette.
Survivors are:
Three Daughters:
Mrs. Selina Brown of Grundy, Virginia
Mrs. Tonie Gene Flake of Indianapolis, Indiana
Mrs. Charlene Butler of Indianapolis, Indiana
Three Sons:
Mr. Roger Dwane Flake of Indianapolis, Indiana
Mr. Terry Flake of Indianapolis, Indiana
Mr. Dwane Arnold address unknown
One Sister, Mrs. Nancy Holmes of Paintlick, Virginia
Her Step-Mother: Mrs. Teresa Keene of Jewell Ridge, Virginia
Three Half Brothers:
Mr. Michael Keene of North Carolina
Mr. Darrell Keene of Jewell Ridge, Virginia
Mr. Phillip Keene of Pounding Mill, Virginia
Two Grandchildren
Funeral services for Ms. Betty Gean Windsor will be conducted Tuesday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with Rev. Clarence Brown officiating. Interment will follow in the Goss and Arnold Family Cemetery at Jewell Ridge, 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 is in charge of arrangements
Graham Paul Boyd, May 17, 2003
Mr. Graham Paul “Shorty” “Valley Boy” Boyd, age 67, of the Pea Patch section of Jewell Ridge, Virginia died Saturday, May 17, 2003 at his home following a lengthy illness.
He was born in Russell County, Virginia and was a son of Mrs. Lucy Ellen Whited Boyd of Memphis, Tennessee and the late Mr. Graham Tolbert Boyd. He was a retired coal miner for Pittston Coal Company at Seaboard, Virginia and was a member of the United Mine Workers of America Local Union No. 1760. He was a lifelong resident of the Jewell Ridge area and was a member of the Bearwallow Bible Church. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by one son, Gary Boyd, one brother, Pat Boyd, half-sister, Mary Reynolds, and half brother, Perry Boyd.
Survivors in addition to his mother are:
Caregiver, Joyce Ellen Compton
Three Daughters:
Mrs. Linda Mitchell and husband, Bruce of Smith Ridge, Virginia
Mrs. Donna Shortt and husband, Eric of Raven, Virginia
Mrs. Brenda Mitchell and husband, Mark of Honaker, Virginia
Two Sisters:
Mrs. Alice Faye White of Swords Creek, Virginia
Mrs. Joann Rose of Memphis, Tennessee
Two Brothers:
Mr. Delano Boyd of Cleveland, Texas
Mr. Iles “Cap” Boyd of Raven, Virginia
Two Grandsons, Timothy Shortt and Justin Shortt and three special friends, Candie Parton, Jeffery Compton, and Hope Compton.
Funeral services for Mr. Graham Paul Boyd will be conducted Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with Rev. David Osborne and Rev. Robert Buckles officiating. Interment will follow in the Knob Cemetery at Pea Patch, Virginia. Pallbearers will be: Steve Cole, Dennis Cole, Garland George, Barry White, Tim White, Mark Boyd, Quay White, and Justus White. Honorary pallbearers: Robert Parton, Wallace Parton, Charles White, Kenneth Jackson, Noah Phipps, Earnest Breeding, B. J. Compton, and Travis Miller. Memorial contributions may be made to the Bearwallo Bible Church Building Fund c/o Lisa Artrip HC 63 Box 24A Bandy, Virginia 24602. 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
Alverta J. Largen, May 14, 2003
Mrs. Alverta Jane Largen of 108 Second Street Richlands, Virginia died Wednesday, May 14th, 2003 at a Richlands, Virginia hospital following an illness of several weeks.
She was born in War, West Virginia and was a daughter of the late James H. and Grace E. Meadows Mullins, Sr., both Richlands natives. She was a 1943 Graduate of Big Creek High School and attended Business College. She had made her home in the Richlands area most of her life and was a member of the Richlands First United Methodist Church.. She was a former secretary for Celanese Corp. at Narrows, Virginia and West Virginia University, a former medical secretary at Clinch Valley Clinic, and a former radio station manager of WRIC in Richlands. She was a member of the Richlands Garden Club serving as secretary for seven years, the Tazewell County Country Club serving as secretary and treasurer of the Ladies Golf Association, and was also a member of the Richlands Junior Womens Club. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. William M. Largen and one brother, James H. Mullens, Jr.
Survivors are:
One Sister, Mrs. Marilyn J. Frasier of Naples, Florida
Three Brothers:
Mr. Archie A. Mullens of Lake Placid, Florida
Mr. Thomas K. Mullens of Naples, Florida
Mr. Jerry K. Mullins of Marco Island, Florida
Many nieces, nephews, an aunt, cousins, and friends also survive.
Funeral services for Mrs. Alverta Jane Largen will be conducted Monday at 11:00 a.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with Rev. Norman Wilhoit, Rev. Carl Robinson, and Mr. Mike Ratliff officiating. Entombment will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum at Claypool Hill, Virginia. Pallbearers will be: Tolbert White, Mike Ratliff, Harvey Claypool, Doyle Whitt, Morris Meadows, Malcolm VanDyke, and Robert Burns. Honorary pallbearers will be Ralph Davis, Les Ballard, and Robert Widener. Friends may call at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands after 7:00 p.m. Sunday. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands is in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Erie Edna Hartong, May 12, 2003
Mrs. Erie Edna Hartnog, age 77 of tazewell, VA, died Monday, May 12, 2003 at her home following a brief illness.
She was born in Tazewell County, VA and was a daughter of the late Jeff and Laura Frances Wheeler Smith.
Mrs. Hartnog had made her home in Tazewell since 1992, She was a loving housewife. A story about Edna is featured in a book, on the art of Making Lying Soap. The book is titles " Mountain Hands a Portrait of Southern Appalachia" written by Sam Venableand photos by Paul Efird. She was recently notified that the book will bo on display at a museum in Knoxville, TN.
In addition to her parents shw was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Reva Elswick and Carol Shrader and 2 brothers, B.H. (Buck) Smith and Robert J. Smith.
Survivors include:
Her Husband, Ralph Owen Hartong
Son: Earl Franklin Hartong of Tucson, Arizona
Sisters: Verla Harrison of Pounding Mill, VA Myrlte Anders of Ocala, Fla and Frankie Jessee of Tampa, Fl
Brothers: Jack Smith of Kingman, Arizona and Max Smith of Richlands, VA
Grandchildren: Jason E and Jana M. Hartong
Great Grandchild: Ben
Funeral Services will be conducted Wednesday May 14, 2003 at 11:00 am at the Hurst-Scott Fuenral Home Chapel in Tazewell, VA with Rev. Frank Lester and Rev. Ken Mitchell officiating. Interment will be private at Greenhills Memory Gardens, Claypool Hill, VA.
Friends may call at 10:00 am until the funeral hour on Wednesday.
Mrs. Rebecca P. Bandy April 30,2003
Mrs. Rebecca P. Bandy, age 84 of Cedar Bluff, Virginia died Wednesday April 30, 2003 at a Tazewell, Virginia hospital following a lengthy illness.
She was born in Gary, West Virginia and was a daughter of the late George W. and Elizabeth Brewster Payne of Tazewell County Virginia. She was a life long resident of the Cedar Bluff area and was of the Free Pentecostal faith.
In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Mack (Glass) Bandy and her stepmother Mrs. Bertha Payne.
Survivors are:
Two Daughters:
Mrs. Dora Pruess of Thaxton, Virginia
Mrs. Mary Edna Bandy of Bandy, Virginia
One Son:
Mr. Mack Bandy Jr. of bandy, Virginia
One Sister:
Miss. Linda Fern Payne of Bandy, Virginia
Two Brothers:
Mr. Gary Lynn Payne of Richmond, Virginia
Mr. Mack Payne of Tazewell, Virginia
One grandson, Mr. Troy Lynn Pruess and two great grandchildren, a very special niece Mrs. Mary Yates and her dear friends Mary Ann White Matney, and Harley and Janie Osborne.
Funeral services for Mrs. Rebecca Bandy will be Saturday May 2, 2003 at 2:00 pm at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Virginia with Rev. Leon O’Quinn, Rev. Darrell Sutherland and Rev. Zarnel Bostic officiating. Interment will follow at the Greenhills Memory Gardens Cemetery in Claypool, Virginia. Friends and Relatives will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands after 6:00 p.m. Friday.
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Vandyke, April 29, 2003
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth VanDyke age 84 of Lenoir, North Carolina, formerly of Richlands, Virginia died Tuesday April 29, 2003 at a Lenoir North Carolina Health Care Center, following a lengthy illness.
She was born in Tazewell County daughter of the late James Oscar and Mattie Mitchell, of Tazewell, Virginia.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her Loving husband Charles M. VanDyke, one sister Guineline Mitchell and one brother Garland Mitchell. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was a former member of the Richlands Order of Eastern Star Chapter # 104. She was a member of the Richlands Presbyterian Church, and had lived in the Richlands area most of her life, until the last four years which she had spent in Lenoir, North Carolina.
Survivors are:
Two Sons:
Mr. Charles M. VanDyke Jr. of Lenoir, North Carolina
Mr. Mark VanDyke of Winston Salem, North Carolina
Three Daughters:
Mrs. Lynda Brewer of Lexington, Kentucky
Mrs. Judy Burress of Lenoir, North Carolina
Mrs. Beverly Sexton of Yorktown, Virginia
She also survived by nine grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren and many friends.
Graveside services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth VanDyke will be conducted Friday at 2:00 pm at the Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Claypool Hill, Virginia with Rev. Bill McDaniel officiating. Friends may call at the Mausoleum after 1:00 pm on Friday for a visitation before the service. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Pallbearers will be: Greg VanDyke, Kelly VanDyke, Danny Burress, Tim Lail, Steven Brewer and Bernie Smith.
Kimberly Denise Stevens, April 16, 2003
Ms. Kimberly Denise Stevens, age 34, of Jewell Ridge, Virginia died Wednesday, April 16th, 2003 at a Richlands, Virginia hospital following a lengthy illness.
She was born in Richlands, Virginia and was a daughter of Mrs. Linda Keen Hess and Joseph Dale Hess of Cedar Bluff, Virginia. She was a 1987 graduate of Richlands High School and was a former home care nursing assistant. She was a life long resident of the Jewell Ridge area and was of the Pentecostal Holiness Faith.
Survivors in addition to her parents are:
Her Twins, Kevin Lee and Kayla Lynn Stevens of the home
Her Fiance, Mr. William Spencer
Four Sisters:
Mrs. Michelle Landicho of Manassas, Virginia
Mrs. Lisa Hess of Raven, Virginia
Mrs. Teresa Goody of Bristol, Virginia
Mrs. Nancy Boyd of South Carolina
Three Brothers:
Mr. Stevie Lee Smith of Cedar Bluff, Virginia
Mr. Gregory Dwayne Smith of Claypool Hill, Virginia
Mr. Michael Wayne Hess of Manassas, Virginia
Funeral services for Ms. Kimberly Denise Stevens will be conducted Saturday at 12:00 Noon at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with Rev. Otis Musick and Rev. Grady McGlothlin officiating. Interment will follow in the Smith Family Cemetery on Smith Ridge near Jewell Ridge, Virginia. Pallbearers will be: Clifford Stilwell, Randy Kinder, Harold Shrader, Tim Pruitt, Denver Stevens, Jeffrey Keen, Tony Keen, and Jeremy Hess. Honorary pallbearers will be Rocky Kinder and the Clinch Valley Medical Center ICU Physicians and Staff. Friends may call at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands after 6:00 p.m. Friday.
Julia Michelle Sparks, June 4, 2003
Miss Julia Michelle Sparks, age 21, of Dungannon, Virginia formerly of Jewell Ridge, Virginia died Tuesday, June 3, 2003 at a Lebanon, Virginia hospital from injuries sustained in a vehicle accident near Dungannon.
She was born in Richlands, Virginia and was a daughter of Jeffery and Patricia Gibson Sparks of Bandy, Virginia. She had made her home in the Jewell Ridge area most of her life before moving to Dungannon three years ago , was a 1999 Richlands High School Graduate and attended Southwest Virginia Community College.
Survivors in addition to her parents are:
Her Fiance, Mr. David Jessee of Dungannon, Virginia
Two Brothers:
Joshua Sparks and Jefferey Sparks, II both of the home
Maternal Grandmother, Mrs. Georgia Gibson of Jewell Ridge, Virginia
Paternal Grandfather, Mr. Earmel Hassell Sparks of Thompson Valley, Virginia
Funeral services for Miss Julia Michelle Sparks will be conducted Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with Rev. Bruce Mitchell officiating. Interment will follow in the Stevenson Family Cemetery on Smith Ridge near Jewell Ridge, Virginia. Relatives and Friends will serve as pallbearers. Friends may call at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands after 6:00 p.m. Thursday.
Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands is in charge of arrangements
Tommy L. Gilbert, July 14, 2003
Mr. Tommy Lee Gilbert, age 57, of Cedar Bluff, Virginia died Monday, July 14th, 2003 at a Richlands, Virginia hospital following a lengthy illness.
He was born in Richlands and was a son of the late Tom and Lillie Gilbert, both Tazewell County natives. He had made his home in the Cedar Bluff area most of her life and was a self-employed farmer. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Crystal Gail Gilbert and five brothers, Lawrence, Alden, Lonnie, Eugene, and Ellis Gilbert.
Survivors are:
Two Daughters:
Mrs. Barbara Ann Lee Whitt of Pounding Mill, Virginia
Mrs. Judy Kiser of Lebanon, Virginia
Four Sons:
Mr. Jerry Allen Gilbert of Cedar Bluff, Virginia
Mr. James William Gilbert of Cedar Bluff, Virginia
Mr. Tommy Lee Gilbert, Jr. of Grundy, Virginia
Mr. Ricky Kiser of Lebanon, Virginia
Two Half Sisters:
Mrs. Sue Gregory of Richmond, Virginia
Mrs. Phyllis Gilbert of Richmond, Virginia
One Brother, Mr. Buford Gilbert of Bristol, Virginia
One Half Brother, Mr. Lester Boyd of Richmond, Virginia
Six Grandchildren and one great grandchild also survive.
Former wife, Mrs. Phyllis Horton
Funeral services for Mr. Tommy Lee Gilbert will be conducted Friday at 2:00 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands, Virginia with Rev. Greg Harman and Rev. Clarence Brown officiating. Entombment will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum at Claypool Hill, Virginia. Pallbearers will be: Dean Kiser, David Boggle, Mike Lester, Brad Kiser, Lee Stilwell, and Tim Lakey. Friends may call at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands after 6:00 p.m. Wednesday. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands is in charge of arrangements.
Fred G. Hawkins, July 10, 2003
Mr. Fred Garland Hawkins, age 78, of 51 Huxley Place Newport News, Virginia formerly of Raven, Virginia died Thursday, July 10th, 2003 at a Newport News, Virginia hospital following a brief illness.
He was born in Raven, Virginia and was a son of the late James M. and Maggie Reedy Hawkins, both Tazewell County natives. He had made his home in the Newport News area the past 50 years and was a retired employee of New Port News Ship Building and Dry Dock Company. He was a World War II U. S. Navy Veteran and was of the Methodist Faith. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters and five brothers and was the last surviving member of his immediate family.
Survivors are:
His Wife of 54 years, Mrs. Hazel Webb Hawkins
One Daughter, Mrs. Pam Fleming of Richmond, Virginia
One Son, Mr. Jimmy L. Hawkins of the home
One Step-Granddaughter, Rachel Keller of Newport News, Virginia
Special Brother-In-Law and Sister-In-Law, Bob H. and Joann Webb of Cedar Bluff, Virginia
Five nieces and one nephew also survive.
Funeral services for Mr. Fred Garland Hawkins will be conducted Monday at 11:00 a.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with Rev. Stafford Compton 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. Sunday. Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands is in charge of arrangements.
Artie Keen, Feb.1, 2003
Mrs. Artie Alifair Absher Keen, age 83 of Tazewell, Virginia, died Saturday, February 1, 2003 at her home following a lengthy illness..
She was born in Tazewell County, Virginia and was a daughter of the late Charles and Rena Chambers Absher, both Tazewell County, Virginia natives.
She was a life long resident of the Tazewell County area and was a former bookkeeper for several independent coal operators and was among the first postmistresses to serve in Tazewell County, Virginia. She was a life long member of the Richlands Tabernacle and was a very loving friend to her family and community.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Albert T. Keen and three brothers, Dewey, Roy, and Lloyd Absher.
Survivors are:
Five Daughters:
Mrs. William (Pauline) Woodall of Tazewell, Virginia
Mrs. Cecil (Shelma) Richardson of Tazewell, Virginia
Mrs. Claudine Lockhart of Tazewell, Virginia
Mrs. Jack (Carolyn) Lewis of Lexington, Kentucky
Mrs. Jimmy (Beverly) Farmer of Rosedale, Virginia
Four Sisters:
Mrs. C. W. (Mattie) Stilwell of Steelesburg, Virginia
Mrs. Edward (Rosa) Messick of Pounding Mill, Virginia
Mrs. Joe (Nell) Buckles of Stafford, Virginia
Mrs. Bernard (Maxie) Williamson of Stafford, Virginia
1 Brother, Mr. James T. Absher of Raven, Virginia
Nine Grandchildren, Thirteen Great Grandchildren, and special caregivers, Doris Neal and Karen Tignor.
Funeral services for Mrs. Artie Alifair Absher Keen will be conducted Tuesday at 1:00 p.m. at the Richlands Tabernacle in Richlands, Virginia with Rev. Phillip Horton, Rev. Ralph Horton, Rev. David Horton, and Rev. James Horton officiating. Entombment will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum at Claypool Hill, Virginia. Pallbearers will be: Richie Richardson, Dale Woodall, James Lewis, Anthony Lockhart, Benjamin Lockhart, Jared Farmer, Joshua Dye, Jordan Robinett, Hunter Woodall, and Chase Richardson. Honorary pallbearers: Dr. Phillip Peterson and Dr. Steven Rinehart. 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.
