_HAZEL ARNWINE_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/arnwine_01.txt) _JASON TAYLOR BROWN_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/brown_03.txt) _ALICE CHEEK_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/cheek_04.txt) _JAMES ELLISON_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/ellison_1a.txt) _ROBERT BRUCE ENGLAND_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/england_05.txt) _MICHAEL DEAN EPPERSON_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/epperson_06.txt) _LAYFORD "WIER" M. FULTZ_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/fultz_07.txt) _KATHERINE GIBSON_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/gibson_08.txt) _MARY CATHERINE HARRIS_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/harris_2a.txt) _JEANETTE M. LOVE_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/love_3a.txt) _VIRGIL CLIFFORD MOORE_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/moore_09.txt) _WADE CONDIS MOYERS_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/moyers_10.txt) _FALLNETTA GORDON NOBLE_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/noble_11.txt) _HAROLD ELMORE PATTERSON_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/patterson_12.txt) _EDSEL F. RAINES_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/raines_4a.txt) _CECIL RUSSELL_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/russell_13.txt) _BILLIE STANLEY_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/stanley_14.txt) _CHARLES FRANKLIN TOMPKINS JR._ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/tompkins_5a.txt) _FRANCES BAILEY TRENT_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/trent_6a.txt) _SAM TUCKER_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/tucker_7a.txt) _MATTHEW JASON TURNER_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/turner_8a.txt) _BOBBIE H. WELCH_ (http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2007/04/18/claiborne_progress/obituaries/welch_9a.txt) HAZEL ARNWINE Hazel Arnwine, age 85, of New Tazewell, was born May 3, 1921 and passed away March 26, 2007 at her home. She was a member of Lone Mountain Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents: Bill and Lula Stansberry; husband: Clyde Arnwine; son: Bob Arnwine; brothers: Roy Stansberry, infant brother, Johnny Stansberry; sister: Nell Hopson. She is survived by her son: Clarence and wife Hessie Arnwine of Tazewell; daughters: Louise Wright of New Tazewell, Lou Birdie Arnwine of New Tazewell; daughter-in-law: Mrs. Bob (Mick) Arnwine of New Tazewell; grandchildren: Jerry Allen Arnwine of Tazewell, Richard and Diana Arnwine of New Tazewell, Chad Arnwine of New Tazewell; granddaughter: Lisa and Scott Williams of Tazewell; seven great grandchildren; brothers: J.B. and wife Lucille Stansberry of Knoxville, Robert and Opha Stansberry of Sharps Chapel; sisters: Etta Lee Barker of New Tazewell, Mattie Lee Herrell of New Tazewell, Alice Herrell of Knoxville; uncle: Hop Stansberry; sister-in-law: Bonnie Stansberry Calton; several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Wednesday, March 28 at 2 p.m. in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Bro. Stanley Barker and Rev. Jimmy Poore officiating. Music provided by Stanley Barker, Ricky Barker, and Missy Noah. Burial in the Jackson Cemetery at Lone Mountain. Pallbearers: Stanley Barker, Kenny Barker, Gary Stansberry, David Stansberry, Hollis Herrell, and Virgil Lee Herrell. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. JASON TAYLOR BROWN Jason Taylor Brown of New Tazewell passed away March 28, 2007 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. He is the infant son of Nancy and Michael Brown; brother of Jordan Brown; grandparents: Dennis and Betty Frye of Washburn, Beverly Brown of Knoxville, George Brown of Maynardville; aunt and uncle: Michael and Jennifer Frye of Washburn; cousins: Tyler and Austin Frye; special friend: Brenda Johnson; and a host of other relatives and friends. Graveside services were Saturday, March 31 at 2 p.m. at the Johnson Cemetery in Washburn with Rev. Jerry Epperson and Rev. Tommy Frye officiating. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. ALICE CHEEK Alice Cheek, age 83, of Imperial Beach, Ca., formerly of Tazewell, was born on September 17, 1923 and passed away March 20, 2007. She was preceded in death by her husband: Charles C. Cheek. She is survived by her daughter: Brenda Cheek Noonan and husband Kenneth of Imperial Beach, Ca.; sisters: Irene Bawks, Florence Baver both of Michigan, Helen Klein of Florida, Dorothy Mrozek and husband Dan of Michigan, Jean Holman of Minnesota, Connie Mattson and husband Bob of Michigan; brothers-in-law: George Cheek and Billy Ray Cheek both of Tazewell; several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Wednesday, March 28 at 10 a.m. in the Claiborne Funeral Chapel with Rev. Randy Boldin and Rev. John Clonce, Jr. officiating. Music by Lindsey Parker. Burial in the DeBusk Cemetery. Pallbearers: Kenneth Noonan, Doug Cheek, Billy Ray Cheek Jr., George Cheek, Silas Cheek Jr., and Cas Day. Honorary pallbearer: Billy Ray Cheek. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. JAMES ELLISON James 'Devert' Ellison, age 61, was born July 15, 1945 and passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2007 at his home in Cumberland Gap, after a long illness. He was a member of Blair's Creek Baptist Church. He was the beloved son of Bruce and Mossie Hammonds Ellison. He was employed by Twin Star Coal and was a veteran of the United States Army. He was preceded in death by his father: Bruce Ellison. He is survived by his loving wife of 41 years: Wanda Ayers Ellison; mother: Mossie Hammonds Ellison of Oviedo, Fl.; daughter: Mona (Nick) Hoskins; son: James Allen (Geneva) Ellison all of Harrogate; grandchildren: Savannah Hoskins, Brylee Rose Ellison; brothers: Frank Ellison of Arthur, Wayne (Betty) Ellison of Franklin, Oh., Doug (Brenda) Ellison of Morristown; sisters: Yvonne Henderson of Willis, Va., Barbara (Stuart) Ginsburg of Orlando, Fl.; a host of nieces, nephews, relatives and friends. Funeral services were Friday, April 13 at 8 p.m. at Reece Valley Chapel with Rev. Travis Chumley officiating. Burial in the Mountain View Cemetery. Pallbearers: Don Thacker, R.C. Thacker, Alvis Moore, Rick Johnson, Sam Bays, and Larry Hash. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel in charge 869-3651, 626-4249, www.reec efh.com ROBERT BRUCE ENGLAND Robert Bruce England, age 68, of Norwood, Oh. was born May 13, 1938 and departed this life April 7, 2007 in Cincinnati, Oh. He was preceded in death by his parents: Charlie (Ote) and Lola England; brothers: Daniel and Austin England. He is survived by his wife: Sylvia England of Norwood, Oh.; daughters: Sharon Reinecke and Tonya England of Norwood, Oh., Angie England of Harrogate, Naomi England of Connecticut; sons: Bob England and Tommy England of Norwood, Oh., Dwayne England of Newton, Oh., Chris England of South Carolina; sister: Janice Gulley of New Tazewell; brothers: David England of Jefferson City, Eulis England of Loveland, Oh.; 15 grandchildren; eight great grandchildren. Funeral services were Tuesday, April 10 at 2 p.m. in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Billy Paul officiating. Burial in Greasy Hollow Cemetery in Speedwell. Pallbearers: Tommy England, Dwayne England, Alex England, Kevin Streaker, Bob England, and Junior Morris. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. MICHAEL DEAN EPPERSON Michael Dean (Mickey) Epperson, age 16, of Thorn Hill, was born June 12, 1990 and passed away April 5, 2007 at the Children's Hospital in Knoxville. He was preceded in death by his great grandparents: George Brogan, Clay Epperson and Hester Epperson. He is survived by his loving parents: Michael Epperson of Thorn Hill, Berneda Presley of Claiborne County; sister: Lacy Fender; brother: Eric Epperson; grandparents: Dean and Judy Epperson of Thorn Hill; great grandmother: Laura (Mammie) Brogan of Tazewell; cousins: Blake Epperson, Kelly and Jessica Brogan, and Nikki Brogan; and a host of other relatives and friends; special thanks to Marvin and Beverly Schmiddt. Funeral services were Monday, April 9 at 2 p.m. at the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Virgil Mozingo officiating. Music by Darrell and Rosemary Harville. Burial in the Epperson Cemetery. Pallbearers: Brian Epperson, Scotty Epperson, Frankie Brogan, Wendell Atkins. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. LAYFORD "WIER" M. FULTZ Layford "Wier" M. Fultz, age 66, of New Carlisle, Oh., was born May 18, 1940 in Harrogate and passed away March 28, 2007. He was the son of the late Robert Nelson and Pearlie (Bussell) Fultz. He attended Christian Worship Center in Christiansburg, Oh. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant son: Perry Allen Fultz; brother: Carson Lee Fultz; sisters: Georgia Cosby and Opal Gambrell. He is survived by his loving wife: Judy; son: Matt (Penny) Fultz; daughters: Sharon (Tim) Calhoun, Helen (Rusty) Fultz, Lori (John) Fultz; extended family, sons: Mark and Dale VanHoose; daughter: Nicki (Mike) VanHoose; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; brother: Lester W. (Linda) Fultz; sister: Berniece Javery; many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. A gathering of family and friends was held Saturday, March 31 at 1 p.m. at the Trostel, Chapman, Dunbar, and Fraley Funeral Home in New Carlisle, Oh. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Trostel, Chapman, Dunbar and Fraley Funeral Home in charge. KATHERINE GIBSON Katherine Gibson, age 87, of Cumberland Gap, was born November 29, 1919 and passed away April 5, 2007 at Claiborne County Hospital. She was a member of Church of God of Mountain Assembly. She was preceded in death by her husband: William V. Gibson; parents: Oliver and Nellie (Ellison) Adams; two daughters; one sister; six brothers. Survivors include his sons: Edward (Reva) Gibson of Kokomo, In., Kenneth Gibson, Jimmy (Rachel) Gibson all of New Tazewell, Albert (Janice) Gibson, Samuel Gibson all of Cumberland Gap; daughters: Elizabeth Garland, Junnie May (Charles) Leach all of Tazewell, Amanda Jo (Glenn) Earls of New Tazewell; brother: Lowell Adams of New Tazewell; sisters: Sallie Livernois of Farmington Hills, Mi, Margaret Babb of Jonesboro, Carrie (Tip) Smith of Cleveland, Cleta (Allen) Forsythe of MS; 18 grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; 18 great-great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews and a host of family and friends. Funeral services were Sunday, April 8 at 2 p.m. at Reece Valley Chapel with Rev. Randy Duncan officiating. Music by Dora Duncan. Burial in the Chumley Cemetery. Pallbearers: Grandsons. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel in charge 869-3651, 626-4249, www.reecefh.com. MARY CATHERINE HARRIS Mary Catherine Harris, age 68, of Speedwell, passed away April 9, 2007 at Tri-State Health and Rehabilitation Center in Harrogate. She was a member of Cawood United Methodist Church and was preceded in death by her parents: John and Lillian Hall Harris; brothers: Bill and Johnny Harris. Survivors include her daughter: Nancy Harris of Warren, Mi.; granddaughter: Brandy Harris of Warren, Mi.; sister: Bettie Russell of Speedwell; brother: Danny Harris of Warren, Mi.; several nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Saturday, April 14 at 11 a.m. at Cawood United Methodist Church with Rev. J.C. Monday and Rev. Buddy Butler officiating. Interment in the Beeler Cemetery. Walters Funeral Home in LaFollette in charge. JEANETTE M. LOVE Jeanette M. Love, age 83 of New Tazewell, was born January 20, 1924 and passed away April 13, 2007. She was a member of Lone Holly Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents: Aurthur and Cora Ward; husband: Ray Love; infant daughter: Teresa Kay Love; brothers: Jack Hall, Joe Hall and Carl Harlan; sisters: Byrd Smith and Dora Holman. She is survived by her sons: Dean and wife Margaret Love of New Tazewell, Churchill and wife Kathryn Love of New Tazewell; daughter: Susie Love of New Tazewell; grandchildren: James Love of New Tazewell, Randy Love of New Tazewell, Darlene Massengill of New Tazewell, Justin Love of New Tazewell, Dustin Love of Knoxville, Ryan Love of Tazewell, Brittany Saylor of New Tazewell, Blake Wells of New Tazewell; great grandchildren: Morgan Lily Love and Austin Love; brother: Bernard Harlan of New Tazewell; several nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of other friends. Funeral services were Sunday, April 15 at 2 p.m. in the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bill Duncan and Rev. Tony Baker officiating. Burial in the Greer Cemetery. Pallbearers: James Love, Randy Love, Jeremy Whitaker, Dustin Love, Ryan Love, Darin Collins, and Silas Massengill. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. VIRGIL CLIFFORD MOORE Virgil Clifford Moore, age 78, of Rose Hill, Va., passed away March 29, 2007 at the University of Tennessee Medical Center in Knoxville. He believed in the Pentecostal Faith. He was preceded in death by his wife Thelma Jean Morgan Moore; parents: Tommy and Rosie Moore; sisters: Shirley Moore, Mary Jane Munsey; four grandchildren. He is survived by his sons: Norman (Carolyn) Moore of Harrogate, Thomas (Bonnie) Moore of Tazewell, Paul (Wilma) Moore of Ewing, Va., Larry (Onnalee) Moore of Rose Hill, Va., Sammy Metcalf of Tazewell; daughters: Barbara Moore of Rose Hill, Va., Helen (Jimmy) Lambert of Rose Hill, Va., Judy (Roosevelt) Barnett of Harrogate; sisters: Ruby Minton of Ewing, Va., Mae Cleford of Ewing, Va., Dorothy (Steve) Daniels of Conover, Oh.; brothers: Willard (Brenda) Moore of Ewing, Va., Jimmy Moore of Springfield, Oh., William (Jane) Moore of Springfield, Oh., Charles (Goldie) Moore of Monroe, Oh., Lee Moore of Mechanicsburg, Oh.; 14 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Sunday, April 1 at 11 a.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Bud Osborne, Rev. George Sowels, and Rev. Jody Moore officiating. Music provided by Rev. Jody Moore, Rev. Ron Hensley and The Powers Family. Burial in the Moore Family Cemetery in Virginia. Pallbearers: Freddie Moore, Jody Moore, James Moore, Roger Lee Willis, Lonnie Willis, Joshua Barnett. Honorary pallbearers: Ricky Moore, Jeffery Daniels, Doug Moore and Jennifer Hunley. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. WADE CONDIS MOYERS Wade Condis Moyers was born June 28, 1927 and passed March 29, 2007 at his home. He was a member of Carrs Chapel Church; a 50 plus year Mason Powell Valley #488; and a Korean War Veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents: Charles R. Moyers and Dallas Ausmus Moyers; sister: Anna Lou; first wife: Beatrice Medley Moyers. He is survived by his wife: Hazel Lambert Moyers; sons: Wayne C. Moyers and wife Beverly of Wise, Va., Roger W. Moyers and wife Kathy of Acworth, Ga., Michael M. Moyers and wife Sonya of Speedwell; step-sons: Earl Lambert and wife Peggy, Jerry Lambert and wife Cathy of Speedwell; step-daughter: Debbie Jolly and husband Ben of Tazewell; grandchildren: Jenna, Jessica, Christopher (Chris), Kaytlin, Roger Wade, Matthew, Michael Jr., Courtney; step-grandsons: Ronald Justin Brandon and Jeff; brother: Gene (Fern) Moyers of Westminister, Md.; sister: Katheryn (Al) Craig of Powell; many cousins, and a host of other relatives and friends. Masonic service was held Saturday, March 31 at 8 p.m. Funeral services were Sunday, April 1 at 2 p.m. at Carrs Chapel Baptist Church with Rev. David Bolton, Elder Bill Rhymer, Elder Larry Anderson officiating. Songs by the Carrs Chapel Choir. Burial in the Carrs Cemetery with Military Honors. Pallbearers: Mike Idol, Carlos Long, Conley Wilburn Jr., Glen Higdon, Darral Smith, Robert Peevley Jr., Robbie England. Honorary pallbearers: The Masonic Lodge. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. FALLNETTA GORDON NOBLE Fallnetta E. Gordon Noble, age 78, of Harrogate, was born June 28, 1928 in Bell County and passed away March 26, 2007 at Middlesboro Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Andy and Nannie Mae Myers Gordon. She was a member of Binghamtown Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by husband: Elvin Noble; sons: Danny Andrew Flatt and Douglas Flatt; brother: William Dean; sisters: Mary Ellen Gibson and Margret Haze. Survivors include her son: Alvin Flatt of Harrogate; daughter: Brenda Lafrinere of Middlesboro; sister: Phyllis Bray of Michigan; six grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren. Funeral services were Thursday, March 29 at 3 p.m. at Reece Funeral Home with Rev. William Boyd Bingham III officiating. Music by Miller's Chapel Church Singers. Burial in the Green Hills Cemetery. Pallbearers: Ron Gibson, Gary Gibson, David Gibson, Ray Smith Jr. and James West Reece Funeral Home in charge 869-3651 or www.reecefh.com HAROLD ELMORE PATTERSON Harold Elmore Patterson, age 89, of Cumberland Gap, was born November 12, 1917 in Layland, Wv. and passed away April 5, 2007 in Claiborne County He was a son of the late Howard and Orphia White Patterson. He was of the Baptist faith. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter: Barbara Jean Patterson; three sisters: Grace, Mildred, Clarice; grandson: Sgt. Toby Will Evans; former wives: Goldie Patterson, Anna Mae Patterson, Reva Mae Patterson, Clearcie Patterson. Survivors include his sons: Jay Patterson of Knoxville, Roscoe Patterson, Darrell Patterson, Kermit Patterson all of WV; daughters: Robin Patterson Evans of Cumberland Gap, Susan Patterson, Lucille Patterson both of WV; sister: Hilda Shawver of Prosperty, Wv.; grandchildren: Mollie Smith, Jack Evans, Jr., Ashley Cutcher, Matthew Patterson, Rusty Patterson, Eugene Patterson, Dr. Kathy Sue Patterson; several more grandchildren; special great granddaughter: Makayla Cutcher of Speedwel; and many more great grandchildren. Memorial services were Tuesday, April 10 at 6 p.m. at Reece Valley Chapel with Rev. Thomas Smith officiating. Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel in charge. 869-3651 or www.reecefh.com EDSEL F. RAINES Edsel F. Raines, age 81, of Speedwell, was born July 12, 1925 and passed away April 13, 2007. He was the oldest member, and charter member of Powell Valley C.G.M.A. He was the son of the late Joseph and Elsie Raines. He was preceded in death by his brother: Theodore Raines. He is survived by his loving wife of 60 years: Alma Dean Raines of Speedwell; daughter: Patsy and husband Dennis Lay of New Tazewell; grandchildren: Shannon and Gary Johnson of Tazewell, Scott and Becky Lay of Middlesboro, Ky.; great grandchild: Sydney Lay of Middlesboro, Ky. and an expected great grandchild of Shannon and Gary; brother: Troy and wife Helen Raines of Toledo, Oh.; special friends: The Reverend Billy and Betty Paul and family and church family all of Speedwell; several nieces, nephews, and many friends and neighbors. Funeral services were Monday, April 16 at 2 p.m. in the Powell Valley C.G.M.A. with the Rev. Billy Paul and Gerald Warf officiating. Music provided by the church choir. Burial in the Yoakum Cemetery. Pallbearers: Mike Paul, Michael Paul, Ernie Douglas, Virgil Claiborne, Frank Norvell, and Danny Cordes. Honorary pallbearers: His Church Family. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. CECIL RUSSELL Cecil Russell, age 78, of Speedwell, passed away March 19, 2007 at St. Mary's Medical Center of Campbell County. He was retired from General Motors Corporation, member of U.A.W., veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Korea, and a member of Cawood United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents: Jason and Maggie Russell; sisters and brothers: Virtie Smith, Trecie Ivey, Gladys Zack, Arville Russell, Rudoff Russell, Ira Russell, Roy Russell, Wayne Russell and Bob Russell. Survivors include his wife: Bettie Russell of Speedwell; son: Jerel C. Russell and wife Jenny of LaFollette; daughter: Elizabeth Russell of Houston, Tx.; grandchildren: Angel, Dusty, Gaige, Tyler, and Cassy Russell and Jacop, Joey, and Jessie Heaslip; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Funeral services were March 26 at 11 a.m. at Cawood United Methodist Church with Rev. Buddy Butler officiating. Interment with Military Honors conducted by Campbell County Honor Guard in the Beeler Cemetery. Walters Funeral Home in LaFollette in charge. BILLIE STANLEY Billie Stanley, age 75, of Jonesville, Va. was born in Hancock County, March 14, 1932 and she passed away Friday, March 30, 2007 at her residence in Jonesville, Va. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Jonesville, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband: Arthur Stanley; parents: Ross and Ruby Thomas Crumley; brother: Samuel Crumley. She is survived by her children: Alvin Stanley of Sneedville, Loretta Lawson of Jonesville, Va., Elizabeth Clawson and husband, Onza of Jonesville, Va. and John Stanley and wife, Cathy of Tazewell; grandchildren: Paul Clawson, Jason Sexton, Justin Sexton, Jenna Russell, Shellie Stanley and Leslie Holt; brothers: Jim Crumley and Paul Crumley both of South Bend, In. and Jerry Crumley of Knoxville; several nieces and nephews Funeral services were Saturday, March 31 at 8 p.m. in the Province Funeral Home sanctuary in Jonesville, Va. with Rev. Danny Sexton officiating. Burial in the Stanley Family Cemetery in Ewing, Va. Province Funeral Home of Jonesville, Va. in charge. BILLIE STANLEY Billie Stanley, age 75, of Jonesville, Va. was born in Hancock County, March 14, 1932 and she passed away Friday, March 30, 2007 at her residence in Jonesville, Va. She was a member of the First Baptist Church in Jonesville, Va. She was preceded in death by her husband: Arthur Stanley; parents: Ross and Ruby Thomas Crumley; brother: Samuel Crumley. She is survived by her children: Alvin Stanley of Sneedville, Loretta Lawson of Jonesville, Va., Elizabeth Clawson and husband, Onza of Jonesville, Va. and John Stanley and wife, Cathy of Tazewell; grandchildren: Paul Clawson, Jason Sexton, Justin Sexton, Jenna Russell, Shellie Stanley and Leslie Holt; brothers: Jim Crumley and Paul Crumley both of South Bend, In. and Jerry Crumley of Knoxville; several nieces and nephews Funeral services were Saturday, March 31 at 8 p.m. in the Province Funeral Home sanctuary in Jonesville, Va. with Rev. Danny Sexton officiating. Burial in the Stanley Family Cemetery in Ewing, Va. Province Funeral Home of Jonesville, Va. in charge. FRANCES BAILEY TRENT Frances Bailey Trent, of Sneedville, departed this life at home surrounded by her family on Saturday, April 14, 2007. Frances was an Executive Vice President with First Century and Manager at the Sneedville Branch. She was a member of Sneedville United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband: William "Sage" Trent; parents: Morgan "Doc" and Mary Bailey; brother: Jackie Bill. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law: Janet and Dale Seals of Sneedville, JoAnna and Scottie Nichols of Sneedville; son and daughter-in-law: James "Sage" and Lisa Trent of Sneedville; grandsons: Evan and Todd Seal and Kyle Trent of Sneedville; granddaughter: Bailey Nichols of Sneedville; sister and brother-in-law: Jane and Robert Winstead of Knoxville; brothers and sisters-in-law: George and Mary Bailey of Lafayette, In., Grover and JoAnn Bailey of Maryville, Everette and Mary Kaye Bailey of Ann Arbor, Mi.; a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends; special friend: Judy Estes of Tazewell. Funeral services were Monday, April 16 at 2 p.m. at the McNeil Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will be in the Bailey Cemetery on Bailey Hollow Road in Tazewell. McNeil Funeral Home in Sneedville in charge. SAM TUCKER Sam Tucker, age 91, of Tazewell, was born March 5, 1916 and passed away April 7, 2007 at Claiborne County Hospital. He was of the Baptist Faith and attended Hoop Creek Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years: Gladys Viola Mize Tucker. They both were hare working farmers and parents of 11 children. Also preceding him in death were his parents: Arch and Hettie Hamblin Tucker; brothers: Bob, Charles, Henry, Alvin, Paul, infant brother Fred sisters: Mae, Bessie and Ruth; sons: Arthur Benjamin and Robert Lee; daughter: Loretta and an infant daughter. He is survived by his sons: Sillus (Slim) and wife Lovetta Tucker of Shelbyville, Ky., James Dempsey Tucker of Brooklyn, Ny., Harry and wife Juanita Tucker of Morristown, Michael and wife Tonya Tucker of Knoxville, Grant Allen Tucker of Tazewell, Thomas Lynn and wife Sharon Tucker of Morristown; daughter: Teresa Lovonne Tucker of New Tazewell; a host of grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren; sister: Artie Tucker of Indianapolis, In.; several nieces, nephews, and other special relatives; special friends: The Fugate Family, The Brooks Family, The Ford Family, Leo Yoakum, Eleanor Yoakum, Frances Noe, Medical Center Pharmacy, Dr. Robert J. Wilmoth, Bill Landry, WNTT, George and Ricky Rowland, Allan Torbett, Dennis Estes, Cookie Brooks Walden, The McNeil Family, The Parkey Family and The Herrell Family. Funeral services were Thursday, April 12 at 1 p.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Elder James Goins officiating. Scripture by Dorothy Snodgrass. Songs by Dorothy Wells. Tribute by Pat Tucker. Burial in the Fugate Cemetery. Pallbearers: David Fugate, Tony Cloud, Terry Cloud, Rodney Fugate, Jeff Snodgrass, Chase Turner, Greg Fugate, Steve Goins. Honorary pallbearers: Sam Cardwell, Holland Fugate, Billy Wilson, Bill Jennings, Alf Riley, Dennis Estes, Clarence Ford. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. MATTHEW JASON TURNER Matthew Jason Turner, age 28, of Tazewell, was born December 18, 1978 and passed away April 5, 2007 at his home. He professed faith in Christ at an earlier age at Summey's Bridge Baptist Church and he attended Raven Hill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his grandmother: Harriett Turner; great grandmothers: Sallie Turner and Lovie Pierce; grandfather and grandmother: Paul and Ollie Marshall. He is survived by his mother and father: Deborah and Eddie Turner of Tazewell; grandfather: Buster Turner of Tazewell; brothers: Scott and wife Kim Turner of Sharps Chapel, Greg Turner of Tazewell; nephews: Emmitt and Eli Turner of Sharps Chapel, Christian Turner of Tazewell; special friends Kristie Shell, Jim Bob Shell, Charlie Shell; beloved dog: Ray-Ray; and a host of aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives and good friends. Funeral services were Wednesday, April 11 at 11 a.m. in the Coffey Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dean Mullins officiating. Songs by David and Juanita Honeycutt, Barry and Johnny Smith, Harold and Bill Turner and Thelma Wolfenbarger. Burial in the Robinson Cemetery. Pallbearers: Jeremy Turner, Glenn Turner Jr., Chris Francois, Derek Jeffers, Clint Russell, Chris Brooks, Kendall Hoskins. Coffey Funeral Home in charge. BOBBIE H. WELCH Bobbie H. Welch, age 85, of Tazewell, was born April 5, 1922 and passed away April 9, 2007 at Claiborne County Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents: Scott and Mary Holt; husband: Robert Horace Welch; sons: George Welch and Ross Welch; granddaughter: Michelle Green; brother: Jim Holt; sister: Lillie Mae Hettinghouse. She is survived by her granddaughter: Angela and husband Brian Bennett of Florida; brothers: Scott Holt Jr. and wife Clara of South Gate, Mi.; great grandchildren: Coriana Green and Stephen Green; several nieces, nephews, and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services were Thursday, April 12 at 8 p.m. at the Claiborne Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Smith and Rev. Jakie Cunningham officiating. Music by the Chittum Chapel Singers. Burial in the Irish Cemetery. Pallbearers: Mike Smith, Jeff Chittum, Jim Smith, Brian Bennett, Noble Short, and Gary Shockley. Claiborne Funeral Home in charge. ************************************** See what's free at http://www.aol.com.