1. Send in Biography info to Phyllis Dales Davis (See link on Home Page).
2. Send "Remember When" info to Sue Coleman Edwards
(See link on Home Page).
3. Send info for Golden Eagle Newsletter to Charlene
Boyd Kemp (See link on Home Page).
4."Meet & Eat" in your area for smaller meetings. We
can help advertise your meeting. (See link on Home
Page).
5. Send Old School Photos to Charles E. Duty to scan
for Website use or future use. Charles' email address
is: [email protected] or mail
photos to: 84 Courtney Lane, Lebanon, VA 24266.
6. Memorials for Deceased Classmates: If you have any
photos or info such as date of death, reason of death,
etc. please email to Charles E. Duty at: [email protected] or mail to: 84 Courtney Lane, Lebanon, VA 24266.
Message from Phyllis Dales Davis: I am
still undergoing treatments for cancer, and I am also dealing with
complications relating to my cancer treatments. I am currently undergoing
physical therapy to regain the use of my left arm and shoulder, which
became "frozen" after several surgeries. I am also undergoing pulmonary
therapy for damage to my upper respiratory system as a result of radiation.
And I continue to take oral chemotherapy, as well as treatments for lupus,
rheumatoid and osteo arthiritis, and vasculitis, which are all complications
from chemotherapy. I want my classmates to know that I appreciate their
concern and prayers for me, and I look forward to the time when I can give a
better health report. Don't give up on me. The support of those who love and
care about me give me strength when I am weak.
An update (8-3-05) on
Martha Owens Betson from Arwon Keen
Mullins: Arwon visited the hospital and stated that Martha had a tracheotomy
on Friday. Her family says that she is breathing easier. Arwon says that
Martha is heavily sedated. The doctors say that Martha could be moved to
a regular room by the end of next week if all goes well. Several surgeries
have been needed before they could tackle her cancer.
Virginia is continuing
treatments for the cancer she has been living with since 1974. She would
appreciate the prayers of her classmates and anyone they feel inclined to ask
to pray for her. Also, Virginia would appreciate hearing from her classmates
by way of email ([email protected] ), or you may write to her at P. O. Box
95, South Boston, VA 24592.
Virginia Mullins Smith's son has some medical problems also.
She sent an address for a website about her son. She didn't ask that we post
it on our reunion site, but I thought I would pass it along so you can be
informed. Virginia, I hope you don't mind. Here is the address of the
site:
http://restore-life.com
Larry and
Lois Wilson have become first-time grandparents! Our first granddaughter,
Katelyn Rene Wilson, was born March 25, 2003, on Okinawa, Japan, to our son
John and his wife Cheri. Our first grandson, Evan Davis Wilson, was born
September 3, 2003, in The Woodlands, Texas, to our son Danny and his wife
Heather.
has passed away.
Hillard had been having chest, shoulder, neck and arm pain for the past few
weeks. He evidently died at his home of a heart attack. His funeral will be
conducted tomorrow, Monday, August 1, 2005, at 1:00 p.m. at the Grundy Funeral
Home Chapel, according to the information on the web. For his full obituary-
MAXIE, Va. – Hillard Clevinger Jr., 60 years of age, passed away Friday, July
29, 2005, at his home from a brief illness.
Born in Buchanan County, he was a son of Hillard and Hazel Hale Clevinger of
Maxie. He was a graduate of Grundy High School Class of 1963, a graduate of
Pikeville College Class of 1966, receiving a bachelor of science degree in
education. He taught school for three years in the Buchanan County School
System.
Hillard was employed for 36 years as an environmental health supervisor with
Cumberland Plateau Health District, supervising Buchanan and Dickenson Counties.
He enjoyed spending time with his son, was an avid gardener and a collector of
antique miniature cars and enjoyed collecting early recordings of T.V. variety
shows. He was a great fan of the Miami Dolphins.
In addition to his parents, Hillard is survived by one son, James Everett
Clevinger, Grundy; former wife, Sandy Clevinger, Grundy; three brothers, Les and
wife Betty Clevinger, Pounding Mill, Va., Roger and wife Sharon Clevinger,
Lebanon, and Terry and wife Anita Clevinger, Maxie; and one sister, Theresa and
husband Dennis Wells, Atlanta. Also, he is survived by four nieces; one nephew;
and three great-nieces.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Johnny Allen Clevinger, and one nephew,
Terry Dean Clevinger.
Funeral services for Hillard Clevinger Jr. will be conducted Monday, Aug. 1,
2005, at 1 p.m. at Grundy Funeral Home Chapel, with Minister Ronnie Sliger
officiating, with burial to follow in the Clevinger Family Cemetery, Maxie.
Mary Sue (Lane) Hackney
MAXIE,
Va. – Mary Sue Lane Hackney, 61 years of age, passed away Thursday, April 21,
2005, in Buchanan General Hospital following a short illness.
Born in Buchanan County, she was a daughter of the late Carrie D. and Eveline
Clevinger Lane. She was a lifelong resident of Buchanan County, a member of
Bull Creek Old Regular Baptist Church for 38 years and was an employee of
Buchanan County Middle School as a custodian. She was a devoted wife, loving
mother and grandmother and was a wonderful homemaker.
Mrs. Hackney is survived by her husband, Leon Hackney, Maxie; one daughter,
Vicki and husband Darrell Stiltner, Maxie; six sisters, Jean and husband
(Kyle) Oliver, Fort Washington, Md., Edith Dotson, Grundy, Judy and husband
Paul McClanahan, Grundy, Betty and husband Lew Mohler, Fort Valley, Ga., Sarah
and husband Larry Kemmey, Wetumpka, Ala., and Joyce Anderson, Grundy; two
brothers, James and wife Mar Lane, Middleville, Ohio, and Bobby and wife Judy
Lane, Roseann, Va.; and two grandchildren, Justine Lee Stiltner and Dustin
DeJay Stiltner, Maxie.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Nelgie Street and one brother, Jessie
Lane.
Funeral services for Mary Sue Lane Hackney will be conducted Sunday, April 24,
2005, at 1 p.m. at Bull Creek Old Regular Baptist Church, Maxie, with Elders
Howard Daniels, Roger Coleman, Larry Puckett, Harold Ramey, Mark Justice, Toy
Looney and Kermit Wright officiating, with burial to follow in Mountain Valley
Memorial Park, Big Rock, Va.
Phyllis Davis's
Mother
GRUNDY, Va. - Mildred Dora Dales, 84, of Belchers Fork Section of Grundy, passed
away Tuesday, March 1, 2005, following an extended illness.
Born in Buchanan County, Va., she was a daughter of the late Ben Dales and
Hattie Hurley Dales Ashby. She was a life-long resident of Buchanan County and a
member of Harman Freewill Baptist Church. She was a devoted wife, loving mother,
grandmother and devoted her life to helping family, friends, neighbors and was a
wonderful homemaker. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Dales was preceded in death by her husband:
Anderson Dales on Aug. 5, 1989; one son: Raymond Dales; two sisters: Nora Ramey
and Estelle Presley; one brother: Jarrett B. Dales; one stepsister and two
stepbrothers.
She is survived by four daughters: Mrs. Dave (Sue) Fritts of Strasburg, Va.,
Mrs. Tommy (Patsy) Horton of Bristol, Tenn., Mrs. Larry (Phyllis) Davis of
Richmond, Va., Mrs. Johnny (Linda) Belcher of Harman, Va. Also, survived by
seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, one stepsister, a special
cousin, Eunice Roberts of Bristol, Va., and several relatives and friends.
Funeral services for Mildred Dora Dales will be conducted at 1 p.m. Friday,
March 4, 2005 at Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Sliger and the
Rev. Eddie Wilson officiating with burial to follow in Mountain Valley Memorial
Park, Big Rock, Va.
Friends may call at Grundy Funeral Home Chapel today at 5 p.m. with services
today and Thursday at 7 p.m.
Active pallbearers will be: Grover Dales, Ivan Dales, Jason Dales, Allen Dales,
Will Dales, Luke Dales, Bobby Reece, Bobby OQuinn, David OQuinn, Paul OQuinn,
Eugene Whited, Lonnie Blankenship, Danny Dale, Ronnie Dale and Ralph Dales.
Honorary pallbearers: Dr. Toeya Piriz, Dr. Hose Piriz, Dr. H.C. Scott, Bobby
Ramey, C.A. Ramey, Kevin Bennett, Pam Stiltner, Ruby Belcher, Ellis Owens, Gary
Estep, Connie Stiltner and Healing Hands Home Health Care.
Blaine Underwood (Husband of Carol Looney)
JOLO, W.Va.
– Blaine Underwood, age 87, died Sunday, March 28,
2004, at a Grundy hospital.
Born Feb. 15, 1917, on Bear Waller
Mountain, near Jewell Ridge, Va., he was the son of the late Peter and Ollie
Mullins Underwood. He was a stonemason by trade and has built many beautiful
rock walls in Buchanan and surrounding counties. He was a member of the
Crossview Church of Christ.
In addition to his parents, he was
preceded in death by his first wife, Mae Ratliff Underwood; two sisters; four
brothers; and one grandchild.
Survivors: wife, Carol Looney
Blankenship Underwood, Jolo; two daughters, Mary Gray and husband Bill,
Lebanon and Darlene Taylor and husband Noah Jr., Lebanon; one son, James
Underwood, Orlando, Fla.; one stepdaughter, Shannon Steffey and husband J.C.,
Norton; four sisters, Mary Belle Muncy and Della Ramey of Fincastle, Va.,
Carlie Gibson, Whitewood, Va., and Pearlie Barrett, War, W.Va.; two brothers,
Oliver and Walter Underwood, Roanoke; five grandchildren; and four
great-grandchildren.
Funeral services for Blaine
Underwood will be Wednesday, March 31, 2004, 1 p.m. at the Virginia Funeral
Home Chapel, with Evangelists Michael Trent and Hobert Kennedy officiating,
with burial to follow in the Smith Branch Cemetery at Slate Creek, Grundy.
Friends may call after 6 p.m.
Tuesday evening at the funeral home, where a service will be held at 7 p.m.
Pallbearers will be Matthew and
Tommy Muncy, Ralph Fife, Ernest Mullins, Mike Mullins, Tommy Rose, Joe Ratliff
and Junior Sweet. Honorary pallbearers will be Dr. Clint Sutherland, Ronald
Anderson, Dean Belcher, Matthew Pruitt, Sharlene McIntosh, Ruby Kennedy,
Sheryl Thomas, Deborah Green, Harold Mullins and Eithel Hall.
Virginia Funeral Home of Grundy is
in charge of arrangements
Claude S. Armes Jr.
GRUNDY -- Claude S. "Butch" Armes Jr., 59 years of age, passed away
Friday, Sept. 19, 2003, in Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center following an
extended illness.
Born in Buchanan County, he was a son of the late Claude S. "Red" and
Masil Mogan Armes. He was a life-long resident of Buchanan County and attended
the Church of Christ. He was a graduate of Grundy High School, attended Clinch
Valley College and was a bookkeeper. He was the last surviving member of his
immediate family.
Mr. Armes was preceded in death by his parents, Claude S. "Red" and Masil
Morgan Armes, one brother, Jimmy Armes, seven aunts and 11 uncles.
He is survived by three aunts, Hazel Morgan Wyatt, Grundy, Faye Morgan
Harrison, Statesville, N.C., and Lettie Morgan Cox, Grundy.
MAXIE,
Va. – Mary Sue Lane Hackney, 61 years of age, passed away Thursday, April 21,
2005, in Buchanan General Hospital following a short illness.
