Dear List: I'm somewhat of a geneology rookie and I need some helpful advice from those of you who are much more experienced. I have been researching DARNELL and HENSLEY in Scott, Co., and have corresponded with many of you directly.... I recently discovered a .ged file on ancestry.com that contains 9,376 names...part of the file contains my grandfather, his parents and siblings...all the way down to me. (Wild to see myself and my own young kids) There is a submitter email address included, however my mail was returned as undeliverable...I would love to know who this person is that has put all of this together...kinda eerie actually, and although is doesn't contain the extent of the past generations of my family...the living ones are up there! I don't understand the inner-workings of a .ged file...just pointing and clicking my way through it. I would like to know exactly where our line ties in to this extensive tree, but I can't figure it out. Could someone please help me? Thanks, Kelly Darnell Doughty

Can anyone tell me anything about the following? Harvey Head who married Mahala Speer Spivey (1881) Rebecca Head who married Adam daniel Ross (1888) Robert Head who married Lucy A. Speer (1884) Anyone know where in Scott Co. they lived?

I can't get either: So try write snail mail to: Thomas F. Osborne Route #1 Box 49 Dungannon, VA 24245 http://home.earthlink.net/`lkosborne/osborne/index/htm Sorry I couldn't help more. I tried from both my servers. Jean Brand 2254 W. Gettysburg Fresno, CA 93705 [email protected] & [email protected] ----- Original Message ----- From: Jean Brand <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Thursday, October 12, 2000 9:08 AM Subject: [VASCOTT-] Fw: Question > Cuzz Kitty, > > Others just might want that site also, so am sending to the list, for "Thomas Osborne Family". " That is my moms side of the family. John D. And Margaret H. are my great-grandparents...and I had never seen their picture untill you sent me this.....Thanks Jean, Cuzz Kitty" > > http://home.earthlink.net/`lkosborne/osborne/index/htm > > > Jean Brand > 2254 W. Gettysburg > Fresno, CA 93705 > [email protected] & [email protected] > > > > ==== VASCOTT Mailing List ==== > > > > ============================== > Join the RootsWeb WorldConnect Project: > Linking the world, one GEDCOM at a time. > http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com > >

Cuzz Kitty, Others just might want that site also, so am sending to the list, for "Thomas Osborne Family". " That is my moms side of the family. John D. And Margaret H. are my great-grandparents...and I had never seen their picture untill you sent me this.....Thanks Jean, Cuzz Kitty" http://home.earthlink.net/`lkosborne/osborne/index/htm Jean Brand 2254 W. Gettysburg Fresno, CA 93705 [email protected] & [email protected]

Soory List, I have too many Linda's on my lists. I sent Linda Sorrell a private message in a mistake, it should have been to Linda Clark on John Reed's will. Linda Clark I have loads of information for you. Think I have it all correct now, but, if I haven't, would the person from Allen Reed's line please contact me and the person asking about the wife Eliza Jane Thompspn wife of Sampson Reed please contact me. Some how I deleted the messages. Allen Reed was the uncle of Sampson Reed. Thank you all for understanding.... Just too many lines busting open at once! Or old age. grin Will of John Reed March 1838, Record in Jacksboro, county of Campbell Co., TN. It was attested to by Allen McDonald, James Cecil (who married John's first granddaughter), and John Phillips. The will reads as follows: I, John Reed, do make and publish this my last will and testament hereby revoking and making void all other wills by me at any time made. First: I direct that my funeral expenses and all my debts be paid as soon after my death as possible out of any monies that i may die possessed of or may first come into the hands of my executors. Secondly: I give and bequeath to my wife Nancy Reed all my estate both real and personal during her natural life in manner following that is to say I wish my executors hereafter named to take the properties of all my land and rent out the same annually and apply the rents and profits thereof to the support and comfort of my said wife Nancy, which together with the personal estate is intended for her support during her natural life. Thirdly: I wish my granddaughter Patsy [Martha] Chitwood to have one feather bed and furniture and a cow and calf to be given to her by my executors so soon as she may marry providing that event may not happen until after my death. Fourthly: after the death of my aforesaid wife Nancy, I give and bequeath to my two sons namely, Isaac Reed and Allen Reed, all my personal estate to be equally divided between my two sons aforesaid in manner following, that is to say, the branch above the barn field which heads up in the ridge and empties into New River a small distance above the ford shall be the dividing line, Isaac is to have the upper part of the tract adjoining his land and Allen Reed is to have the lower part adjoining his land. Lastly: I do hereby nominate and appoint David Richardson and Isaac Reed my executors not requiring them to give any security for the true performance of the duties enjoined on them by my will. In testimony whereof I do to this my will, set my hand and seal this 23rd day of March, 1838. his John (X) Reed mark About nine months after making his will, age 76, John Reed died, 12-09-1838. He died in Morgan County, most likely at the home of his son Allen, which was only about three miles away from John's own Campbell County residence, but on the opposite side of the New River Jean Brand 2254 W. Gettysburg Fresno, CA 93705 [email protected] & [email protected]

Hi All, I have been reading all the messages and becoming more awed by the vast amount of data out there and the level of expertise some of you have reached. It seems overwhelming, but I think I am ready to start on this research journey. Right now, I come to the table empty-handed, but will offer a little article I clipped from Readers Digest many years ago. <quote> Next time you're feeling rather unimportant, try a little arithmetic trick based on the undebatable fact that it took two people, your parents, to get you here. Each of your parents has two parents, so in the generation just prior to that of your mother and father, there were four people whose pairing off and sharing love, contributed to your existence. You are the product of eight great-grandparents, 16 great-great-grandparents, 32 great-great-great-grandparents, etc. Keep on multiplying the number by two. If you figure an average of about 25 years between each genertion, you'll discover that a scant 500 years ago, there were 1,048,576 people on this planet beginning the production of you. - The Rev. Gene Gritton in East Point, GA, Southside Sun <end quote> Oh, BTW, more on subject, I am going to try to locate info on my paternal great grandmother Martha E. Martin, who I seem to resemble. She died in Scott County 11 JAN 1911. She was married to Ezekiel Pope Quillen. I believe her father was William Martin and her mother was Sarah Ann Ketron. (I think I have seen the Ketron name on this list before.) Until, Dolores in Texas

Dear List, I am searching for anyone with family ties to Kinnie William Wagner. Born at Speers Ferry, Virginia, Scott County on Feb.18,1903. He was known as a Notorius Outlaw. Was in prision in Mississipi, from where he escaped in 1948. He was eventually re-captured and returned to the federal penitentiary in Mississippi where he remained until his death in 1958. He had a heart condition. He was returned to Weber City, Scott County,VA for burial. If anyone has any family info please reply. Thanks, Dana

FORT BLACKMORE, Va. — Mary Lucille Edwards Brickey, 81, was called home to be with the Lord Sunday (Oct. 8, 2000) at the Wellmont Holston Valley Medical Center. Mrs. Brickey was born in Scott County, Va. on Nov. 21, 1918. She was a homemaker and the daughter of the late Ben Edwards and Bessie Thompson Bowser. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Carl Alfred Brickey; three sisters, Frances Dickerson, Hazel Smith, and Edna Owens; and one brother, J.E. Hall. Surviving are a daughter and son-in-law, Deborah and Bobby W. Cassell, Nickelsville, Va.; two sisters and brother-in-law, Maxie and Roger Sharp, and Ms. Jean Hall Bradley, both of Farmington Hills, Mich.; granddaughter and grandson-in-law, Lori and Neal Roberts, Kingsport; grandson and granddaughter-in-law, Michael and Tammy Cassell, Clinchport, Va.; great-granddaughter, Carli Cheyenne Cassell; and great-grandson, John-Logan Hunter Cassell. Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Gate City Funeral Home, and anytime at the residence of the daughter, Deborah Cassell. Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Riley Boy and the Rev. Mack Sanders officiating. Music will be provided by Shelby Greear, James McConnell and Jamie Begley. Graveside services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Va. The family will meet at the funeral home at 1 p.m. to go in procession to the cemetery. Pallbearers will be Sammy Brickey, Ronnie Brickey, Jack Dockery, Mack Dockery, J.M. Dorton, and John Michael Morgan. Honorary pallbearers will be Charlie Brickey, James M. Brickey, Rhea Brickey, Eckle Carter, Howard Flanary, Elmer Kinkead, Lucian Lawson, Troy Sanders, Garnie Summey, and Billy Ray Trent. Linda R. Sorrell [email protected]

RADFORD, Va. — Monnie Starnes Nelson, 97, formerly of Scott County, Va. died Tuesday (Oct. 10, 2000) at the home of her son and daughter-in-law, Sidney and Beth Nelson. Her parents were Oscar and Alice Bond Starnes of Scott County, Va. She retired from St. Albans Hospital where she worked as a licensed practical nurse (LPN). She was known as “Gege” by the children in the family and their friends. She was noted for her great love and devotion to her family , grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren who spent many happy and nurturing hours in her care. Monnie and “Pat” were members of Grove United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick Hascue Nelson; son, Jack Nelson; brothers, Grady and Sam Starnes; and sister, Laura S. Peters. Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Sidney and Beth Nelson; grandchildren, Judy Nelson, Jeanie and husband Mike Anderson, Betty and husband Dave Whitley; great-grandchildren, Jon Anderson, Sydney and husband David Lawson, Travis Whitley, and Carter Whitley; great-great-grandchildren, Sawyer and Olivia Beth Lawson, all of Pulaski County; nephews and their families, Harold Starnes, Fort Blackmore, Va., Sam Starnes, Salt Lake City, Utah., Tom Starnes, Radford, Don Starnes, Smithville, Missouri, and O.H. Peters, Greeneville, Tenn.; nieces and their families, Kathleen Starnes Darnell, Gate City, Va., and Louise “Teenie” Starnes Moscoe, Fla.; a number of cherished children of deceased nieces and nephews; and a special cousin, Gaye Bond Bowen. Calling hours will be from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Thursday at DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford, Va.. A memorial service will be held at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Warren Stewart officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at the Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, Va. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Beth C. Nelson Scholarship Fund, Radford University, or to the Oscar Peters Scholarship Fund, Milligan College. Linda R. Sorrell [email protected]

GATE CITY, Va. — Cecil (Chiefy) Eugene Kinkead, 63, entered into rest on Sunday (Oct. 8, 2000). He was born Jan. 31, 1937 in Scott County, Va., and was previously employed for the City of Kingsport and Little and Adams Construction Company. He was preceded in death by his father, Fred Ingle; stepfather, Charlie (Chuck) Hensley; and stepbrother, Elmer Hensley. Surviving are his daughter, Nina Kinkead Taylor, Kingsport; granddaughter, Hali Stanton, Kingsport; mother, Mattie Kinkead Hensley, Gate City, Va.; brothers, Homer (Toke) Hensley, Billy Hensley, Sidney (Ruke) Hensley and Brodis Hensley, all of Ft. Blackmore, Va., Roy (Doss) Hensley and Jim Hensley, both of Gate City, Va.; one sister, Bertha Dean, Ft. Blackmore, Va.; ex-wife Kate Kinkead Nelms, Kingsport; several nieces, nephews, aunts, uncles and many loving friends; half-sisters, Betty Fields and Fredda Clark, both of Church Hill, Wanda Kern, Rye Cove, Va., JoAnn Duncan, Duffield, Va., and Judy Williams, Gate City, Va.; and half-brother, Ray Ingle, Coeburn, Va. Calling hours are from 6 to 9 p.m. today at Gate City Funeral Home and other times at the home of the mother’s residence, Mattie Hensley, Gate City, Va., and Kate Nelms, Kingsport. Services will be conducted at 10 a.m. Thursday in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Otto Gibson and Cecil Kern officiating. Music will be provided by Junior Smith and the Family Tradition. Burial will be at the Lawson Cemetery, Ft. Blackmore, Va. Pallbearers will be Wayne Hensley, John Hensley, Dennis Winston, Eddie Dean, Danny Dean, Daniel Dean, Michael Hensley and Doyle Stanton. Linda R. Sorrell [email protected]

BLACKWATER, Va. — Clara Bernice Robinette, 74, entered into rest on Monday (Oct. 2, 2000) at Indian Path Medical Center. Miss Robinette was born in Scott County, Va. Aug. 25, 1926 and was the daughter of the late James Wesley and Charmie Berry Robinette. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her stepmother, Georgia Ann Calhoun Robinette; brother-in-law, Benton Hampton; two nieces and one nephew. Surviving are three sisters and brothers-in-law, Reba and Ray Chapman, Kingsport, Margaret Hampton, Blackwater, Va., and Maude and Elmer Gardner, Church Hill; one brother and sister-in-law, William J. “Bill’’ and June Robinette, Blackwater, Va.; several nieces, nephews and great-nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Gate City Funeral Home. Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. Wayne Baker officiating. Music will be provided by Opal Salyers and Junior and Norma Smith. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday at Robinette Family Cemetery, Route 603, Blackwater, Va. Pallbearers will be Garry Berry, Doug Gardner, Rodney Gardner, Scott Chapman, Steve Chapman and Bill Duncan. The family will meet at the funeral home at 10 a.m. to go in procession to the cemetery. Linda R. Sorrell [email protected]

KINGSPORT — Charlie Ray Tipton, 60, Gravely Road, passed away Tuesday (Oct. 3, 2000) at Holston Valley Medical Center. Born in Scott County on Dec. 16, 1939, he was the son of the late James Harvey and Lillie Estell Bishop Tipton. He was a retired engineer with Rail Link Railroad. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Lillie Mae Thacker; two brothers, Claude Lee Tipton and Ivan Eugene Tipton. Surviving are his wife, Ginger Lea Mellons Tipton, of the home; daughters, Kwan Tipton, Kingsport and Reva Tipton, Clinchport, Va.; sons, Bobby Ray Tipton and wife Linda, Richmond Hill, Ga., Brian Ray Tipton and Brett Ryan Tipton, all of the home; grandchildren, Chris Tipton, Matt Tipton, Austin Tipton and Dustin Robinson; sisters, Phyllis Osborne, Dungannon, Va., Mrs. Wayne (Judy) Pendleton, Mrs. Jimmy (Joyce) Dockery and Pam France, all of Gate City, Va.; brothers, James Tipton and wife Mary, Rye Cove, Va., and Ralph Tipton, Sullivan Gardens; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, Va., and other times at the residence. Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Kenny Adams and Evangelist Rick Bowser offiiating. Music will be provided by Donna Light, Susie Kerney and Denise Whooten. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday at Rollins Cemetery (Rye Cove community). Pallbearers will be Johnny Ketron, Mark Ketron, Greg Harvey, Kenny Young, Brad Cole and Dustin Manis. The family will meet at the funeral home at noon to go in procession to the cemetery. Linda R. Sorrell [email protected]

WEBER CITY, Va. — Dora Estelle Darnell, 79, entered into rest on Wednesday (Oct. 4, 2000) at Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation, Weber City, Va. Mrs. Darnell was born in Scott County, Va. on May 20, 1921 and was the daughter of the late Frank and Betty Babb Dills. She attended Midway Baptist Church, lived her entire life in Scott County, Va., and made her home with Gertrude Dockery. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Gene Darnell; sisters, Lucille Richmond Dills and Mary Lane; two brothers, Will Johnson Dills and Charlie Dills. Survivors include her friend and caretaker, Gertrude Dockery; two sons and many friends.Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Gate City Funeral Home. Services will be conducted t 8 p.m. today in the Gene Falin Memorial Chapel of the funeral home with the Rev. L.W. “Red” Salling officiating. Music will be provided by Shelby Greear. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at the Slant Methodist Church Cemetery, Slant, Va. The family will meet at the cemetery for the graveside services Linda R. Sorrell [email protected]

KINGSPORT — Ollie Bloomer Bruner, 2824 Bloomingdale Pike, died Tuesday (Oct. 3, 2000) at the Bristol Wellmont Hospice House after a long illness. Mrs. Bruner was born in Scott County, Va. She was a homemaker and was of the Presbyterian faith. She had many skills in needleworking such as tatting, crocheting, knitting, embroidery, and quilting. She loved gardening and was a former member of the American Rose Society. She was preceded in death by her husband, Karl Bruner; parents, Boe and Rhuhama Bloomer; two sisters, Lauda Carr, and Lois Bledsoe; four brothers, Alden Bloomer, Luther Bloomer, James Bloomer, and Tyler Bloomer; and two sisters-in-law, Morine Bloomer, and Patricia Bloomer. Surviving are her two sons, Bill Bruner, of the home, and Terry Bruner, Tennessee; one sister, Pearl Bloomer, Kingsport; three brothers, Hubert Bloomer, Oh., Vernard Bloomer, Mich., and Herbert Bloomer, Fla.; four grandchildren, Cindy Sargent, Mike Bruner, Kevin Bruner, and Kim Bruner; and two great-grandchildren, Brenne Sargent, and Destiny Bruner. Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Oak Hill Funeral Home. Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Raymond Amos officiating. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Oak Hill Cemetery. Linda R. Sorrell [email protected]

MELBOURNE, Fla. — Billy Ray Addington, 71, formerly of Scott County , Va. departed this life Saturday (Aug. 19, 2000) after a long illness. He was preceded in death by a son, Harvey Addington; parents, Dewey and Mary Burke Addington; sister, Jeanette Isenberg; brother, Carl Addington; and five infant brothers. Surviving are daughters, Sherry Parker, Louisville, Ky.; Kim Vaughn, Rhonda Rich, Palm Bay, Fla., Tina Lamancusa, Raleigh, N.C.; sister, Betty Oxendine, Jonesborough; 10 grandchildren; and three step-grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at the Addington Frame Cemetery at 1 p.m. today. The Rev. Eckel Head will officiate. Linda R. Sorrell [email protected]

WEBER CITY, Va. — S.C. (Pig) Lowe, 80, of Pine Street, departed this life early Sunday morning (Oct. 8, 2000) at his residence. He was a native of Mountain City, Tenn. Mr. Lowe was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force, serving during World War II, as well as a member of Cattlet Masonic Lodge No. 35. He was also a merchant with Thrift-Way Markets. Mr. Lowe was of the Baptist faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Richard S. and Cassie Shoun Lowe. Surviving are his wife, Georgie Falin Lowe, Weber City, Va.; a sister, Betty Durnan, Wilmington, Del.; and a brother, Richard Lowe, Johnson City. Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Scott County Funeral Home, Weber City, Va., and anytime at the residence. Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. today in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. George Willis officiating. Music will be provided by the Midway Quartet. Graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday in Holston View Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Lee Bright, Dodge Willis, Edward Catron, Billy Jack Frazier, Jimmy Mann, and Terry Frazier. Linda R. Sorrell [email protected]

GATE CITY, Va. - Lelia Bloomer Vanzant, 81, entered into rest early Sunday (Oct. 8, 2000) at Holston Valley Medical Center after a year of declining health. She was born in Fairview, Va., the daughter of the late Garfield and Rettie Lyons Bloomer. She attended the First Assembly of God Church in Gate City, Va. Mrs. Vanzant was a devoted Christian wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and was an Angel to her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lynton P. Vanzant Sr. (1994); son, George B. Vanzant (1999); three sisters; and three brothers. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Connie and Robert Morris, Jacksonville, Fla., Margaret Ann Bradshaw, Gate City, Va., Anita and Michael Taylor, Gate City, Va., Deborah L. Vanzant, Gate City, Va., and Donna and Michael Eads, Kingsport; sons and daughters-in-law, Lynton Jr. (Bud) and Jewell Vanzant, Kingsport, Donnie and Linda Vanzant, Gate City, Va., Danny and Terry Vanzant, Charlotte, N.C., and Garry and Linda Vanzant, Gate City, Va., and Mrs. George (Elvie) Vanzant, San Diego, Calif.; 17 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Monnie Parsons, Vernice Barker, and Francis Jennings; brother, Bruce Bloomer; and several nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Scott County Funeral Home, Weber City, and anytime at the residence. Services will be conducted at 8 p.m. Wednesday in the funeral home chapel with the Rev. Paul Argoe, the Rev. Joe Hill, and the Rev. Danny Vanzant officiating. Music will be provided by Wanda Sensabaugh, Jim Lumpkins, and Terry Vanzant. Interment will be at 11 a.m. Thursday in Oak Hill Cemetery, Kingsport. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home at 10 a.m. Thursday to go in procession to the cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons, Tim Bradshaw, Travis Vanzant, Dustin Eads, Andy Vanzant, Michael Taylor, and Zachary Taylor. Honorary pallbearers will be Adam Vanzant, Tristian Shell, Robert Morris, R.E. Morris, and Scott Hebert. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Scott County Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 1088, Gate City, Va. 24251. Jean Brand 2254 W. Gettysburg Fresno, CA 93705 [email protected] & [email protected]

KINGSPORT — Omer E. Ketron, 78, of 213 Lucy Road, went to be with the Lord on Saturday (Oct. 7, 2000) at Indian Path Hospital after a brief illness. He was born Oct. 21, 1921 in Scott County, Va. Mr. Ketron served in World War II in the European Theater of Operations. He was a member of the Thunderbird Indian Division and served under General George Patton Co. B 157th Infantry in Germany. He retired from Raytheon Manufacturing Co. in December 1984. Mr. Ketron was a machinist and worked on nose cones for the sparrow and sidewinder missles that were used in Vietnam. He was of the Methodist faith and attended Hermon United Methodist Church all of his life. Mr. Ketron was preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Mary Pauline Ketron; parents, Perry and Mattie Ketron; one granddaughter, Barbara Suzanne Amos; one grandson, David Scott Greene; brothers, Virgil and Willie Ketron; and several infant brothers. Surviving are his three daughters and sons-in-law, Mrs. Michael A. (Brenda) Lane, Elizabethton, Mrs. Kyle (Barbara) McKay, Lebanon, Tenn., and Mrs. Samuel (Debbie) Greene, Kingsport; seven grandchildren, Kimberly Kelley, Steven Amos, Michael Lane Jr., Cyndi Lane, Windy Lane, Samuel Greene, and Samara Greene; five great-grandchildren, Christopher Kelley, Bradly Kelley, Adalia Lane, Alyssa Amos, and Seth Lane. Calling hours are from 6 to 8 p.m. today at Hamlett-Dobson Funeral Home, downtown. Services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Hermon United Methodist Church with Pastor Fred Robinette officiating. The body will be taken to the church one hour prior to the service. Burial will follow at Hermon United Methodist Church Cemetery. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers. Linda R. Sorrell [email protected]

GATE CITY, Va. — Lelia Bloomer Vanzant, 81, entered into rest early Sunday (Oct. 8, 2000) at Holston Valley Medical Center after a year of declining health. She was born in Fairview, Va., the daughter of the late Garfield and Rheta Lyons Bloomer. Mrs. Vanzant was a devoted Christian wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lynton P. Vanzant Sr. (1994); son, George B. Vanzant (1999); three sisters; and three brothers. Surviving are daughters and sons-in-law, Connie and Robert Morris, Jacksonville, Fla., Margaret Ann Bradshaw, Gate City, Anita and Michael Taylor, Gate City, Deborah L. Vanzant, Gate City, and Donna and Michael Eads, Kingsport; sons and daughters-in-law, Lynton Jr. (Bud) and Jewell Vanzant, Kingsport, Donnie and Linda Vanzant, Gate City, Danny and Terry Vanzant, Charlotte, N.C., and Garry and Linda Vanzant, Gate City; 17 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; sisters, Monnie Parsons, Vernice Barker, and Frances Jennings; brother, Bruce Bloomer; and several nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Scott County Life Saving Crew, P.O. Box 1088, Gate City, Va. 24251. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced later by Scott County Funeral Home, Weber City. Linda R. Sorrell [email protected]

Gary, Can you please do a look-up in your books for Gillenwaters? Thanks, Tammy