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U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
Mary F. Compton

Miss Mary Francis Compton, 73, of Tazewell, died Dec. 16, 2003 at a Tazewell hospital following a lengthy illness.

Born in Tazewell County, she was a daughter of the late William and Mary Kate Compton, both Tazewell County natives.

She was a life long resident of the Richlands area.

Survivors: cousin, Clyde Matney of Tazewell, and a host of other cousins.

Graveside services were conducted Dec. 18 at 12 noon at the Clinch Valley Memorial cemetery Mausoleum at Richlands with Rev. David Brannock officiating.

Interment followed in the Clinch Valley Memorial cemetery.

Hurst-Scott Funeral Home in Richlands was in charge of arrangements.

Richard Estep

Richard Mills Estep, 30, of the Baptist Valley section of Cedar Bluff, died Dec. 21, 2003 in a Richlands hospital following a lengthy illness.

Born in Grundy, he was the son of Lorraine Atwell Estep of Cedar Bluff and the late Ernest Estep.

Additional survivors: sisters, Emma Jane Yates of Grundy, Sue Dawson of Hurley; and brothers, John Estep and Del Estep of Hurley, Steve Estep and Gary Estep, both of Grundy, and Roger Atwell of Charleston, SC.

The funeral will be conducted Dec. 24 at 1 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with the Rev. Barry Absher and Rev. Ed Hankins officiating.

Entombment will follow at the Greenhills Memory Gardens Mausoleum at Claypool Hill.

Evelyn Ray Gillespie

Evelyn Ray Gillespie, 92, of Tazewell, loving mother and grandmother, died peacefully Dec. 13, 2003 at Princeton Community Hospital.

Born in Barnwell, SC, she was a daughter of the late John Rice Ray and Mary Agnes Moore Ray.

She was a member of Bundy’s Chapel Baptist Church in Witten Valley. Upon graduation from high school, she moved to Columbia, SC, to study telegraphy. She then began working for Western Union Telegraph Company as a Morse Code operator in various cities along the eastern seaboard.

She moved to Tazewell in the early thirties to manage and operate the local western union telegraph office. She retired after serving 26 years when the office was closed.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest Gillespie, and one son, John Hampton (Jack) Gillespie. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family.

Those left to cherish her memory are her son, Dr. James Gillespie and wife, Cheryl, of Denton, TX; daughter-in-law, Margaret Gillespie of Tazewell; grandchildren, Deborah Mehrings of San Diego, CA, Kathy Gillespie of Ocean View, John H. Gillespie of Abingdon, Bill Gillespie and wife, Michelle, of Glade Hill; seven great-grandchildren; one great-great-granddaughter; and a special niece, Gayle Tallon-Roth of Columbia.

The funeral was conducted Dec. 19 at 2 p.m. at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell with the Rev. Charles Addington and the Rev. John Gunter officiating.

Burial followed at Grandview Memory Gardens in Bluefield, VA.

Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Assoc. C/O Marie Alicie, Treasurer, P.O. Box 909, Tazewell, VA 24651 or Bundy’s Chapel Baptist Church C/O Chris Kinser, Treasurer, Rt. 3 Box 547 AA, Tazewell, VA 24651.

Dana Sue Gross

Dana Sue Gross, 59, of Richlands died Dec. 17, 2003 in a Richlands hospital following a brief illness.

Born in Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Molly Osborne Webb.

She was a volunteer for several organizations in the community.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Curtis Webb, and one sister, Lucy Annis Webb.

Survivors: sons, Mark Horn of North Tazewell, Tommy Wright of Bristol, TN; daughter, Gale Roe of Wichita Falls, TX; brother, Jennings Webb of Richlands; sisters, Nadine Lester of Doran, Doris Rose of Fork Ridge, Emma Absher of Road Ridge, Esther Russell of Raven Nest Branch; and grandchildren, Mark Anthony Horn, Chelsey Shea Horn, Zachary Tyler Horn, Joshua Ray Hogan and Jeremy Lynn Roe.

Family and friends called from 2 to 4 p.m. Dec. 18 at Singleton Funeral Service in Cedar Bluff.

Albert Junior Lambert

Albert Junior Lambert, 70, of Tazewell, formerly of Burkes Garden and Indianapolis, IN, died Dec. 19, 2003 at Heritage Hall Health Care in Tazewell.

Born at Burkes Garden, he was a son of the late Nelson and Gladys Lambert.

He attended Mary’s Presbyterian Church at Gratton. He resided in Indianapolis for 40 years, prior to retirement and returning to Tazewell. He had resided at Heritage Hall Health Care in Tazewell for the past year.

Survivors: sister, Ruth Wilson of Tazewell; brothers, Andy Lambert and Ernest Lambert, both of Tazewell, Marvin Lambert of Crozet; friends at Heritage Hall Health Care in Tazewell; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral was conducted at 2 p.m. Dec. 22 at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell with the Rev. Eddie Nash officiating.

Burial followed at Burkes Garden Central Church cemetery.

Mrs. Fred B. Lowe

Mrs. Fred B. (Elizabeth Gillespie) Lowe, 94, formerly of Bluefield, VA, died Dec. 9, 2003 in Wilmington, NC.

Born in Tazewell County, she was a daughter of the late John Gratton Gillespie and Sallie McMullin Gillespie.

She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in Bluefield and was given an honorary life membership by the women of the church. She attended James Madison College for two years and graduated from Radford University with a B.S. Degree in Elementary Education. She taught school in Bluefield, VA, for over 32 years and received an Honor Award from the Virginia Education and Retired Teachers Association. She was a member of the Bluefield Garden Club, Bluefield Country Club and Daughters of the American Revolution.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Bolen Lowe; five brothers, James H. Gillespie, Jess S. Gillespie, Robert G. Gillespie, H. Bowen Gillespie and John C. Gillespie; and two sisters, Mrs. James (Eva) Miller and Mrs. Robert (Elma) Pierle.

Survivors: niece, Mary G. Sutton of Wilmington, NC; nephew, Carl Gillespie Jr. of Bluefield, VA; and several other nieces and nephews.

Graveside services were conducted Dec. 12 at 2 p.m. at Maple Hill cemetery in Bluefield, VA, with Dr. W.D. Hasty officiating.

Donations may be made to the First Presbyterian Church, 208 Tazewell Ave., Bluefield, VA 24701.

Dudley Memorial Mortuary in Bluefield, VA, was in charge of arrangements.

Betty Lou Matney

Betty Lou Edwards Matney, 58, of Vansant, died Dec. 13, 2003 at her home from a short illness.

Born in Dickenson County, she was a daughter of Alma May Stanford Edwards of Pilgrim Knob and the late Arlie Edwards.

She had been a resident of Buchanan County several years and was a member of Vansant Presbyterian Church. She was a graduate of Whitewood High School and a Cosmetologist. She was a devoted wife and a loving mother and grandmother.

Additional survivors: husband, Frank K. Matney; daughter, Regina and husband, Seth Peters, of Lynchburg; son, Kennith and wife, Sallie Matney of Christiansburg; sister, Sandra Ann and husband, Robert Holmes of Pilgrim Knob; brothers, Harold and wife, Shirley Edwards, of Clintwood, Jimmy D. and wife, Diane Edwards, of Pilgrim Knob, Joe and wife, Donna Edwards, of Rosedale; and grandchildren, Jordan Peters, Ryan Matney, Christopher Matney, Matthew Peters and Justin Dunford.

The funeral was conducted Dec. 16 at 11 a.m. at Grundy Funeral Home Chapel with Phyllis Canter, Evg. Mike Trent and Rex Spencer officiating.

Burial followed in Greenhills Memory Gardens at Claypool Hill.

A song service was held at the funeral home Dec. 15 at 7 p.m.

The family requests that expressions of sympathy be made in the form of donations to Vansant Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 22, Vansant, VA.

Stella T. Shelton

Stella Thompson Shelton, 79, of Tazewell, went to be with her Lord Dec. 16, 2003 at Tazewell Community Hospital.

Born at Gratton, she was a daughter of the late Leck A. and Helen M. Thompson.

She was a member of the Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church at Gratton. She was a former member of the Tazewell Civil Air Patrol and a member of the American Legion Auxiliary. She was known as "Mama Tottie" by all the children she lovingly watched over. She enjoyed working in her garden, loved picking berries, and making those famous cobblers.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 59 years, Homer E. Shelton; grandson-in-law, Andy C. "Andy" Pearce; and four siblings.

Survivors: only daughter, Carolyn S. Kegley and husband, Larry, of Tazewell; granddaughters, Stephanie K. Neel and husband, SSG Thomas Wesley Neel, of Fort Bragg, NC, Heather K. Wimmer and husband, Ronnie Allen Wimmer, Jr. of North Tazewell; great-grandchildren, Trevor Drew Wimmer, Madison Hailey Wimmer and Bailey-Faye Neel; special grandson, Terry Wayne "T.J." Kegley of North Tazewell; sisters, Mary Sayers of Bluefield, VA, Roxie Blankenship of Dobson, NC, Cora Brown of Gratton, Faye Lambert and husband, Carl, of Thompson Valley; brothers, Ralph Thompson and wife, Nellie, of Gettysburg, PA, Richard Thompson of Tazewell, Fred Thompson of Thompson Valley; and several nieces and nephews.

The funeral was conducted at 11 a.m. Dec. 19 at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell with Pastor Rodney Lawson officiating.

Entombment followed at Grandview Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Bluefield, VA.

Elsie Etta Sparks

Elsie Etta Sparks, 91, of the Dry Fork area of North Tazewell, died Dec. 19, 2003 at her home.

Born at Dry Fork, she was a daughter of the late James (J.W.) William Sparks and Florence Bell Witt Sparks.

She was a member the Salem Primitive Baptist Church at Dry Fork.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence Elmo Sparks; two brothers, Avery Sparks and Herman Sparks; and two sisters, Ethel Salyers and Orlena Raines.

Survivors: son, Richard Yates and wife, Louise, of Dry Fork; sister, Arrie Sparks of Dry Fork; grandchildren, James Yates, Judy Mullins, Joyce Brown, Jackie Yates and Jerry Yates; great-grandchildren, Cody James Yates, Courtney Justus, Scott Justus, Brittany Justus, Michael Yates, Samantha Yates and Jalisa Robinson; several nieces and nephews; and special caregivers, Bess Vandyke, Connie McFarland and Lynn Hicks.

The funeral was conducted at 1 p.m. Dec. 21 at Peery & St. Clair Funeral Home Chapel in Tazewell with Elder George Ben Combs and Elder Danny Smith officiating.

Burial followed at the Sparks Family cemetery in Dry Fork.

Troy Lane Sparks

Troy Lane Sparks, Sr., 49, of Richlands, died Dec. 18, 2003 at a Richlands hospital.

Born in Richlands, he was a son of the late Ernest E. and Myrtle Lane Sparks, both Tazewell County natives.

He was a lifelong resident of the Cedar Bluff and Richlands areas and was a 1973 graduate of Richlands High School. He was previously employed with Rex Sparks Produce and Mining Machine Parts and at the time of his death was co-owner of Ket, Inc. at Oakwood.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Carlos "Corky" Sparks.

Survivors: wife of 27 years, Peggy Ann Martin Sparks; son, Troy Lane "T.J." Sparks, Jr. of the home; sisters, Martha "Polly" Coleman and husband, J.R., of Tazewell, Teresa Hess and husband, Rusty, of Cedar Bluff; and brothers, Ernest Sparks, Jr. and wife, Jeanie, of Crane, TX, Clyde Sparks and Millie, Danny Sparks and wife, Connie, and Ricky Sparks and wife, Annette, all of Cedar Bluff, Lt. Col. Robert "Bobby" Sparks and wife, Donna, of Gate City, and twin brother, Roy Sparks and wife, Judy, of Doran.

The funeral was conducted Dec. 21 at 1 p.m. at the Hurst-Scott Funeral Chapel in Richlands with Rev. Barry Absher officiating.

Interment followed in the Hankins cemetery in Richlands.

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