Not all of the folks in this post were born in Claiborne County. They do have surnames I know have connections to CC. ********************************************* Pearlie Alice Hopkins Marsee Tazewell, Tenn. - Pearlie Alice Hopkins Marsee, 77, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2005, at Claiborne County Hospital. She was born in Clairfield, Tenn., on March 20, 1928, and was the daughter of the late Bill Hopkins and Bessie Bailey Hopkins. She was a member of Binghamtown Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Clay Marsee. Survivors include one son, Randy Marsee of Speedwell, Tenn.; one daughter, Mary Younce and very special son-in-law, Edward Younce of Tazewell; one brother, Monroe Hopkins of Arthur, Tenn.; grandchildren, Amy Younce, Sarah Beth Younce, Laura Younce, Melinda Younce, James Marsee, Austin Marsee, and Miranda Marsee; and a host of other relatives and friends. There will be a private service with the Rev. Charles Price presiding. Burial in the Marsee Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mikie Ausmus, Johnny Barnett, Robert Beaty, Allen Sandefur, Larry Burke, and Bo Nash. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Ausmus, Rick Welch, and Gary Harville. Shumate Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Guest book at www.shumatefuneralhome.com ****************** Clinton Curtis Goins, JENSON - Clinton Curtis Goins, 59, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2005 at his home. He was born in Kettle Island on Aug. 5, 1945, the son of the late John M. and Myrtle Hardy Goins. He had been a mechanic and had served in the U.S. Army. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Mark Christopher Goins; and brothers, Fred and John Goins. Survivors include his wife of 33 years, Patricia Warren Goins; children, Clinton Crit Goins Jr. and Goldie, and Tracy Lynn Brooks and Tommy; grandchildren, Matthew Caleb Brooks, Emilee Madison Goins, and Abigale Brooke Goins; brother, Larry Goins; sisters, Lydia Lee Garrison and Elizabeth Harrington; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends. Private services were held for the family. Burial was in the New Zion Cemetery at Gold Bug, Ky. Memorial contributions are suggested to the family. Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Pineville, was in charge of arrangements. ************************************* Anna Faye Laws Gambrell MIDDLESBORO - Anna Faye Laws Gambrell Taylor, 64, born June 22 1940, passed away Monday, April 11, 2005, at her home. She was the daughter of the late Uless and Axie Laws of Fourmile. A member of the Lone Jack High School Alumni, she was also a member of the Mt. Mary Baptist Church in Middlesboro. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Wanda June Laws and Shelby Jean Cox; and daughter, Debra Lynn Martin. Survivors include her children, Kay Short and husband Bill, Middlesboro, Pam Haley and husband Eddie, Angier, N.C., Regina Morrison, Middlesboro, Thomas Charles Gambrel, Johnson City, Tenn.; sister Phyllis Laws Nelson and husband William, Middlesboro; grandchildren, Robb Martin, Scott Haley, Janet Haley-Warf, Angela Shumate, Chris Davis and Tony Morrison; great-grandchildren, Leslee Haley, Hunter Haley, Cameron Haley, Nora Haley, Ethan Davis, and Trey Shumate; special friends Cora Lambdin, Nina Edens, Becky Russell, and Millie Harris. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday, April 14, beginning at 2 p.m.. Services will be officiated by the Rev. Bill Poore and Paul Ray Gibson. Burial will be in Greenhills Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Robb Martin, Chris Davis, Chris Warf, Scott Haley, Tony Morrison, Rob Shumate and Bruce Seals. Honorary pallbearers are Robert Stevens, Zel Rose, Garrett Russell, Dr. Albert G. J. Cullum, Dr. Robert Alexander, Ralph Mink, Dr. Steven K. Morgan, Dr. Rhonda Sivley, Clarence Lambdin, Eddie Morrison and Matt Cox. Visitation will be held at Shumate Funeral Home on Wednesday, April 13, from 6-9 p.m. Arrangements by Shumate Funeral Home, Middlesboro. Guest Book at www.shumatefuneralhome.com ******************************* Boyd J. Hopper, Speedwell, Tenn. - Boyd J. Hopper, 70, passed away April 10, 2005, at St. Mary's Hospital in Knoxville, Tenn. Born Dec. 3, 1934, in Speedwell, he was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Kellie Louann Hopper; infant son, Boyd Junior Hopper II; father, Bill Hopper; and a brother, Billy Lee Hopper. Survivors include his loving wife of 43 years, Shelby Hoskins Hopper; daughter, Robin (Craig) Susong, Ewing, Va.; special grandson, Steven Susong; mother, Ruby Owens Hopper; brothers, Kubil (Jenny) Hopper, C.J. (Shelia) Hopper, and Steve Hopper, all of Speedwell; sisters, Pam (Tommy) Baughcum, Velma Lou (Mack) McDaniel, all of Speedwell, and Gelene (John) McWhorter, Horner, W.Va.; sisters-in-law, Jean Hopper and Robbie Sue Hopper, both of Speedwell, Leatrice (Bill) Johnson,, Bishop, Calif., Betty (Clifford) Prater, Cincinnati, Ohio; brother-in-law, Jay Hoskins, Speedwell; special friend, June Mabes; and a host of nieces, nephews, family and friends. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Tuesday at Reece Valley Chapel with the Rev. Bill Braden and the Rev. Bob Owens officiating. Graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday, April 13, in Ausmus Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Billy Mack Hopper, Vince Hopper, Joel Hopper, Todd Hopper, Brian Hopper, and Ralph McWhorter. Honorary pallbearers are Josh Baughcum, Zach Baughcum, Mike McWhorter, Dennis Hopper, Herbie Hopper, Dan Brannon, Herman Lambert, Keith Lambert and Pat Welch. Visitation is from 5-8 p.m. Tuesday at Reece Funeral Home and Valley Chapel 869-3651 or 626-4249. ***************************** Lillie Asher MIDDLESBORO - Lillie Asher, 92 passed away Thursday, April 7, 2005, at the Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital. She was born April 7, 1913 in Arjay, the daughter of the late Virginia and George Napier. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husaband, George Asher and children, Clifford adn Ruby Asher. Survivors include her daughter, Mary Helton of Middlesboro; son, Noah Asher of Lafollette, Tenn.; four grandchildren, James Asher of Middlesboro, William Mills of Harrogate, Tenn., Sheilah Smith of Pineville, and Sherry Patrick of Arjay; four brothers, Ernest Napier of LaFollette, Tenn., Clell Napier of Middlesboro, Joe Napier of Arjay, and Ralph Napier of Bimble; and a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held t 8 p.m. Sunday at the Creech Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. William Boyd Bingham presiding. Music will be provided by the Ferlin Daniels Family. Interment will be in the Green Hills Memorial Gardens Monday at 1 p.m. The family wil receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Sunday at the Creech Funeral Home, which is in charge of arrangements. ************************ Margaret Sewell Hurst PINEVILLE - Margaret Sewell Hurst, 74, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2005 at the Pineville Community Hospital. She was born in Pineville on Nov. 29, 1930, the daughter of the late Bert "Boney" and Amanda Collett Sewell. She had retired from the business office at the Pineville Community Hospital. A member of the West Pineville Baptist Church, she attended First Methodist Church of Pineville. She was active in the Pineville Lion's Club and Bell County Senior Homemakers. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by sisters, Christine Sewell, Betty Sewell McCarty, and brothers, Thomas Sewell and Blakley Sewell Survivors include her husband Earl Hurst; children, Tommy Bainbridge, James Earl Hurst and wife Christine, and Jauana Gambrell; grandchildren, Ashlee Bainbridge; great-grandchildren, Chance and Ashton; sister-in-law, Jessie Sewell; and a host of nieces, nephews and friends. Services will be at 8 p.m. Friday at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home with the Rev. David Peters and the Rev. Albert Hughes presiding. Music will be by Brian Robbins. Burial will at 11 a.m. Saturday at the Pineville Memorial Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Honsel Biliter, Dr. Leo Taylor, Clint Taylor, Jack Ralston, Raymond Woods, Charles Bishop, Gary Smith, Richard Peace and South Bevins. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Steve Morgan, Dr. Jaishankar Devapiran, Terry Bradley, Bennis Venable, Grant Brown Jr., Fred Helton, Bob Short, Bobby Ray Hendrickson and Charles Hale. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at the Arnett & Steele Funeral Home, Pineville. Memorial contributions are suggested to the West Pineville Baptist Church or the First United Methodist Church of Pineville. Arrangements by Arnett & Steele Funeral Home. Guestbook at www. arnettsteele.com ****************************** Loyd Marcum Jr. PINEVILLE - Loyd Marcum, 82, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2005, at Middlesboro Appalachian Regional Hospital. He was born June 30, 1922, in Clay County, Ky., a son of the late Taylor Marcum and Sally Marcum. He believed in the Holiness faith, was a coal miner, and was Veteran of World War II, receiving a Purple Heart. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Hester Lawson and Anna Lee Batt; and one brother, Milton Marcum. Survivors include his wife of 57 years, Mary Frances Marcum, Pineville; special niece and her husband, Betty and Dale Eldridge, Harrogate, Tenn.; one sister, Bonnie Mills; and three brothers, John Marcum, London, Ky., Ted Marcum, London, Ky., and Taylor Marcum, Fort Wayne, Ind. Funeral services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Thursday at Creech-Durham Funeral Home with the Rev. William Boyd Bingham and the Rev. Thea O. Carter presiding. Music will be by Jimmy Jackson, Dickie Siler, and Dale Eldridge. Burial will be Pinelawn Memorial Gardens at East Pineville. Military honors will be presented by the Honor Guard from American Legion Dewey Guy Post #14. Pallbearers will be Dale Eldridge, Rick Eldridge, John Bingham, Harold Vanbever, Manuel Saylor, and Jordan Lee Saylor. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at Creech-Durham Funeral Home, Pineville, which is in charge of arrangements. ************************** Pearlie Alice Hopkins Marsee Tazewell, Tenn. - Pearlie Alice Hopkins Marsee, 77, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2005, at Claiborne County Hospital. She was born in Clairfield, Tenn., on March 20, 1928, and was the daughter of the late Bill Hopkins and Bessie Bailey Hopkins. She was a member of Binghamtown Baptist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard Clay Marsee. Survivors include one son, Randy Marsee of Speedwell, Tenn.; one daughter, Mary Younce and very special son-in-law, Edward Younce of Tazewell; one brother, Monroe Hopkins of Arthur, Tenn.; grandchildren, Amy Younce, Sarah Beth Younce, Laura Younce, Melinda Younce, James Marsee, Austin Marsee, and Miranda Marsee; and a host of other relatives and friends. There will be a private service with the Rev. Charles Price presiding. Burial in the Marsee Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Mikie Ausmus, Johnny Barnett, Robert Beaty, Allen Sandefur, Larry Burke, and Bo Nash. Honorary pallbearers will be Don Ausmus, Rick Welch, and Gary Harville. Shumate Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Guest book at www.shumatefuneralhome.com *************************** Billy O. Lee LONGVIEW, Texas - Funeral services for will be held on Friday, April 8. 2005 at 12 noon. The service will be in the Chapel at Rader Funeral Home in Longview, Texas. The Rev. John Sewell and the Rev. James Dill will officiate the service. A private burial will be held later at Rosewood Park Cemetery with the family. He passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2005, following a long illness. Born Sept. 11, 1934, in Rose Hill, Va., he was the son of Manford and Fannie Saylor Lee. He served honorably in the United States Air Force, during the Korean Conflict, and was a retired quality control supervisor for Lockheed-Martin. He and his wife Donna moved to Longview in 1995, and were faithful members of Rose Heights Church. Survivors include his wife of 47 years, Donna of Longview; two daughters and two sons, Carolyn Stefansky and husband Mark of Longmont, Colo., Melinda Hoover and husband Jeff of Hallsville, Texas, Billy Jr. and daughter-in-law Christina Lee of Kingsland, Ark., and Barry Lee of Dallas Texas; six grandchildren, David and Griffin Nielsen, Jason and wife Summer Hoover, John Hoover, Katherine and Alexander Lee; five brothers and five sister. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at Rader Funeral Home, 1617 Judson Road, Longview, Texas, 75606. Memorials are suggested to the Disabled American Veterans P.0. Box 14301, Cincinnati. OH 45250-0301, attn.: Gift Processing Dept. A memorial guest book may be signed at www.raderfh.com Obituary courtesy of Arney-Mullins Funeral Home, Rose Hill, Va. **************************** Ola G. Greer Jonesville, Va. - Ola G. Greer, 90, passed away Tuesday, April 5, 2005, at her home. A lifelong resident of Lee County, Va., she was saved, baptized, and became a member of Friendship Baptist Church at the age of 17. She was also a member of the Rebekah Lodge and the Jonesville Senior Citizens. She was preceded in death by her parents, Milam and Lillie Anderson; three brothers, Lloyd, Lawrence (Peewee) and Roy Anderson; two sisters, Francis Anderson and Estelle Neff; a son, James Curtis Greer, and an infant son, Charles Greer; and a daughter, Juanita Greer. Survivors include her two sons, Billy aid wife, Patsy Greer of Dayton, Ohio, and Beryle and wife, Ruth Greer of Jonesville; three daughters, Wilma Sue Roue of Jonesville, Betty and husband, Lewis Roberts of Jonesville, and Linda and husband, Bill Uhler of Ringgold, Ga.; 12 grandchildren, 25 great-grandchildren, one great-great-grandchild, and several nieces and nephews Funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Friendship Baptist Church with the Rev. Doug Clem. the Rev. J.C. Zion, and the Rev. Dennis Wilder officiating. Burial will be in the Ewing Cemetery in Jonesville. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday at the Arney-Mullins Funeral Home, Jonesville Chapel, and one hour prior to services on Friday at Friendship Baptist Church . Pallbearers will be Tommy Greer, Lawrence Greer, Kenny Burton, Sonny Chadwell, Rick Davis and Scott Davis. Honorary pallbearers will be David Greer, Justin Gentry, Robbie Spahr, Jimmy Muse, Michael Muse, Matthew Muse, Jacob Wilder, Timothy Wilder, Eli Wilder, Wyatt Chadwell, Chance Davis, and Hunter Davis. Memorials are suggested to the Wellmont Hospice House, 280 Steels Rd. Bristol, TN 37620, Arrangements by Arney-Mullins Funeral Home, Jonesville, Va. *******************end of obits http://www.middlesborodailynews.com/articles/2005/04/13/obituaries/640ob itgreer.txt