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In Memoriam

Doug Roller

Class of 1961

From the Sellars Funeral Home website link for Douglas Roller.

Doug Roller passed away on November 27, 2010 at age 68. The family will be receiving friends at Sellars Funeral Home in Lebanon from 4-8 p.m. on Tuesday, November 30, 2010. A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, please make memorial donations to a charity of your choice.
Survivors include wife Pat Roller; daughter: Leslie R. (Chris) Baker; 3 grandchildren: Kaylee Baker, Regan Baker, and Elliot Baker; 3 sisters: Peggy Tribble, Betty Tate, and Sue Ranson; and 3 brothers: Tommy Roller, Henry Roller, and Sammy Roller. He is preceded in death by parents Solomon Rhea and Vena Jesse Roller, brother Solomon Rhea Roller Jr., and sisters Colleen Lawson an Catherine Rosenbaum.

Scott Hamilton

Raymond Scott Hamilton

Class of 1988

From the Castlewood Funeral Home website link for Raymond Scott Hamilton.

MIDLAND, NORTH CAROLINA – Raymond Scott Hamilton, 39, passed away Saturday, September 25, 2010 after a long, courageous, and inspirational battle with esophageal cancer, which he was diagnosed with on February 26, 2008. After twenty-eight days of radiation therapy, several rounds of chemotherapy, and two surgeries, the cancer was non-detectable using a CT scan. Unfortunately, the cancer recurred in the lining of the stomach in June 2009 and was diagnosed as terminal.

He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Lee Hamilton, and three sons, Raymond Bradley Hamilton (17), William Brandon Hamilton (15), and Cameron Braxton Hamilton (4), all of the home in Midland, North Carolina; his mother, Hazel Hamilton Kennedy, and special dad, Garland Kennedy, of St. Paul, Virginia; one sister, Melissa Ann Jones, of St. Paul, Virginia; one brother, Stacey Wayne Hamilton, and wife Christina, of Boone, North Carolina; three nieces, Kelsey Brooke Hamilton, Lillan Ava-Marie Jones, Anna Gilley; and four nephews, Mason Reese Hamilton, Harrison Brock Jones, Thomas Gilley, and Kristian Rasnake.

Scott was a devoted dad, a loving husband, a good son, a generous and giving gentleman, and a true friend to those that knew him both within the Brotherhood of the Sigma Chi Fraternity and those outside of the Brotherhood. He sincerely loved his entire family and friends with all of his heart and would do anything for anyone at anytime. He thoroughly enjoyed the tunes of the amazing recording artist, Jimmy Buffet, whose songs just enlightened his spirit. In fact, he loved most music, with the exceptions of classical, rap, or extremely heavy metal. He loved doing jigsaw puzzles and thought this was a great activity for the entire family!

Scott graduated with honors from St. Paul High School in St. Paul, Virginia, in 1988 with the assistance of some great teachers, administration, and staff. To everyone affiliated with St. Paul High School between 1984 and 1988, he sends a special thank you for the high quality and level of education he received, because of your instruction, guidance, and leadership as well as maintaining a safe environment for learning!

He went on to pursue his collegiate career at Radford University in Radford, Virginia, in the fall of 1988. He graduated in 1992 with a degree in Human Resource Management.While at Radford University, he had an amazing time and met many new and amazing friends. He was honored and privileged to pledge his life to the Sigma Chi Fraternity, the greatest Fraternity in the world, whereby the organization gave him favor and distinction. He loved Sigma Chi with his entire being and often spoke highly of his beloved Fraternity! He was a stranger to no one and befriended almost all he came into contact with. Those enduring personal friendships he was able to cultivate and maintain were a lifelong devotion and commitment to him. He did his best to foster those cherished friendships through the years!

His spirit will continue to live on through those that he impacted during his life. A special thanks to the Midland Community to which he played a large part, being a board member on the Bethel Athletic Association for many years. As well as a Coach and a volunteer in the community to which he loved and admired so greatly. He respected the community and loved the children no matter what their backgrounds were. Please remember that life is about quality as well as guarantee and you make of it as you wish. “Dream big, dream a lot.”

Graveside Services and Interment for Raymond “Scott” Hamilton will be conducted at 3:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 29, 2010 in Temple Hill Memorial Park, Castlewood, Virginia with Rev. Russell Dingus officiating. Pallbearers will be Steve Austin, J.D. Blevins, Pat Poole, James Gross, Tony Bush, and Will Weldell.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Wednesday, September 29, 2010 in Castlewood Funeral Home, Castlewood, Virginia. On line condolences may be sent to the Hamilton family through our web site at www.castlewoodfuneralhome.com. Castlewood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements

Claude Glover

Class of 1958

Published in Bristol Herald Courier on February 25, 2010

Claude R. Glover Claude Roger Glover, 71, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 23, 2010, at his home. Claude was born Feb. 10, 1939, in West Virginia, son of the late William and Ruth Glover, also preceded in death by a son, Chance Glover; and a granddaughter, Melissa Ring. Claude graduated from St. Paul High School in 1958. He was employed by Potomac Yards Railroad for several years in D.C., before returning to Virginia. He then owned and operated Riverside Grocery in St. Paul, Va., and Roger’s Grocery in Coeburn, Va., until he retired. He enjoyed time with his family and friends and loved music. He was loved very much and will be missed deeply. Survivors include his wife of 25 years, Debbie Jessee Glover; three daughters, Kim Jackson and husband, Dave, Tampa, Fla., Tara Ring and husband Mark, Castlewood, Va., and Paige Wax and husband, Jeremy, Tampa; three sons, Todd Glover, and wife Amy, Castlewood, Brad Jessee and wife Julie, Nickelsville and Brock Glover, Coeburn; two brothers, Elbert “Bus” Glove Sr., Central Islip, N.Y., and Kelly Glover, San Antonio; four sisters, Elsie Hamilton, Coeburn, Jean Hall and Nell Stewart, both of Castlewood, and Brenda Jacobs, Myrtle Beach, S.C. Claude had six wonderful grandchildren, Derek Jackson, Rebecca Ring, Allison Ring, Kandace Jackson, Tyler and Erin Holt; several nieces and nephews. Visitation for Claude Glover will be held Thursday, Feb. 25, 2010, after 6 p.m. at Estes Funeral Home. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 26, 2010, at Estes Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Don Large and Rev. Glen Hammacker officiating. Burial will follow in Temple Hill Memorial Park in Castlewood. Pall- bearers will be Jacob Freeman, Josh Hileman, Josh Fraley, Josh Jessee, Michael Dotson. Estes Funeral Home is in charge.

Eddie Fleenor

George “Eddie” Fleenor

Class of 1969

Posted in Tributes.com in September 2009

George “Eddie” Fleenor, age 61, of Kingsport went to be with the Lord at Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol on September 10, 2009.He was born in Russell County, VA and was an employee of Eastman where he had been working for 40 years. He attended Bethel Baptist Church.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd and Idadell Fleenor.

Surviving are his wife Mary Ann Fleenor of the home; daughter, Brooke Elizabeth Fleenor of the home; brother, Bobby Lee Fleenor of Roswell, NM; and one niece, Sarella Fleenor of Dallas, TX.

Visitation will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2009 from 4:00 PM until 6:00 PM in the J. Wayne Hamilton Memorial Chapel of Oak Hill Funeral Home. Funeral services will follow with Reverend Gordon Hughes and Reverend Will Lawson officiating.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, September 14, 2009 at Oak Hill Memorial Park in the Garden of Meditation at 11:00 AM.

Memorial contributions may be sent to the Wellmont Hospice House.

The family would like issue a special thank you to the staff of Wellmont Hospice House in Bristol for the loving care they gave to Eddie.

The staff of Oak Hill is honored to serve the family of Mr. George “Eddie” Fleenor.

Mildred Brooks

Class of 1944

Published in Bristol Herald Courier in June 1944

COEBURN, Va. – Mildred Leola Brooks, 84, passed away Friday, June 12, 2009, at the Mountain View Regional Medical Center, Norton, Va.

Mildred was the daughter of the late Charles and Maxie Rose Brooks and stepmother Dorothy Gilliam Brooks.
She was preceded in death by a brother, Cowan “Bud” Brooks; a stepbrother, Sterling Gilliam; and a sister, Nell Brooks Hamm.

Mildred enjoyed a long and happy life, surrounded by her caring and loving family. She was a graduate of St. Paul High School and was salutatorian of the senior class. Mildred, affectionately known as “Mid,” was an avid reader and enjoyed watching professional golf and Major League Baseball.

Surviving are her sisters, Florine Pennington, Vivian Brooks and Christine Monk; and her husband, Grant; stepsister, Martha Dean; her brother, George Brooks, and his wife, Hazel; and beloved nieces and nephews.

The family will receive friends Monday, June 15, 2009, 1 to 2 p.m., at the Sturgill Funeral Home, 310 Sixth St. N.W., Coeburn, Va. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Monday in the Sturgill Funeral Home Chapel Coeburn, with the Rev. R.J. Rose officiating. Burial will follow in the Temple Hill Memorial Park, Castlewood, Va.

Sturgill Funeral Homes, 310 Sixth Street N.W., Coeburn, VA 24230, is in charge of arrangements.

Sterling Gilliam

Class of 1949
March 1, 2009

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – Sterling Gilliam, of Wise, Va., died on March 1, 2009, at Bethesda Memorial Hospital in Boynton Beach, Fla.

He is survived by his sister, Martha G. Dean; stepsisters, Florene Pennington, Vivian Brooks, Mildred Brooks and Christine Monk; stepbrother, George Brooks; nieces and nephews, Scott Dean, Amy Vassiliou, Donna Dean, Marck and Margie Dean and Dwight and Alice Dean; step-niece and step-nephew, Holly and Rick Meade; and special friends, Wayland and Faye Jessee.

A memorial service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday, March 14, 2009, at 4 p.m. at the UVA Wise Chapel of All Faiths. Dave Henderson, senior pastor of the Wise Trinity United Methodist Church, will officiate.

Donations to the Emory Hamilton Scholarship Fund at UVA Wise, One College Ave., Wise, VA 24293, would be appreciated, in lieu of flowers.

Lozie Couch

Class of 1953
February 1, 2009

Kingsport- Lozie Couch, 73, of Kingsport, passed away Sunday morning (Feb. 1, 2009) at Indian Path Medical Center. She was born on April 19, 1935 in St. Paul,Va., to the late Harry Floyd Couch and Maude Witt Couch. She retired from Quebecor after many years of service.

In addition to her parents, Ms. Couch was preceded in death by two sisters, Freida Couch and Agnes Williams; and four brothers, Dule, Adam, Jack and Floyd Couch.

Surviving are one sister, Mrs. Cosby Cox of Castlewood, Va., and several nieces and nephews. The family will received friends in the J. Wayne Hamilton Memorial Chapel of Oak Hill Funeral Home on Wednesday from 12:30 to 2:p.m.

Bobby James Castle

Class of 1961
September 4, 2008

Bobby James Castle, 66, passed away on Thursday September 4, 2008 in San Benito, TX.

He was the owner of the Resaca City Mobile Home Park in San Benito, TX. He was also employed by the Mercedes post office and retired after 20 years. He graduated from East Michigan State and also served in the United States Army. He gave his life to Christ in 1995 and became a born again Christian.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Haskcue and Minnie Castle.

He is survived by his wife, Belia Castle, stepdaughters, Aimee Garcia, Atenea Garcia, Sheryl Robinson; stepsons, Robert Robinson, Ronnie Robinson, Randy Robinson, Robby Robinson; 7 grandchildren.

Funeral services will be on Saturday September 6, 2008 at 10:30 am at San Benito Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Seferino Vasquez and Pastor Matthew St. John officiating.

Arrangements have been entrusted to San Benito Funeral Home, 1400 West Hwy 77, San Benito, TX. 78586 (956) 361-9192.

Sign the guestbook at: http://legacy.com/ValleyStar/Obituaries.asp

Published in the Valley Morning Star

Mildred Leota Sutherland Hall

Class of 1954
July 17, 2008

Leota Sutherland Hall, 72, of Salem, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 17, 2008. She was a devoted member of Ridgewood Baptist church for 43 years, a member of the Salem Jaycettes, and faithfully volunteered at Roanoke Area Ministries Rescue Mission for 20 years. Leota was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and friend. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bert and Louella Sutherland. She is survived by her loving husband, Lee Otis Hall; two sons, Reginald B. Hall and fiance, Amanda Mullins, Ronald. L. Hall and wife, Cathy; two daughters, Kimberly S. Pate, Sara R. Bowman and husband, Steve; four grandchildren, Jeffrey T. Pate, Kayla M. Hall, Serena K. Hall, Daniel A. Bowman; two future stepgrandchildren, Jordan R. Mullins, Hannah R. Mullins; one brother, Thomas Sutherland; five sisters, Joan Morefield, Corenia Brummitt, Ellen Anderson, Joyce Kendrick, and Carol Lipps. The visitation will be from 5 to 8 p.m. Sunday, July 20, 2008, at Ridgewood Baptist Church, 703 Hemlock Road NW, Roanoke, VA. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Monday, July 21, 2008 at the church with Pastor Roy Kanode officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family has requests that donations be made to the Ridgewood Baptist Church Building Fund. The Hall Family is being served by Valley Funeral Service, 1609 Peters Creek Road NW. Roanoke Va. 24017, 540-562-1182.

Published in the Roanoke Times from 7/19/2008 – 7/20/2008

Becky Ann Wyatt

Class of 1984
June 2, 2008

CASTLEWOOD, Va. – Rebecca “Becky” Ann Wyatt, age 42, departed this earth for her heavenly home after a very courageous battle with cancer on Monday, June 2, 2008.

She was born on Dec. 29, 1965, in Washington County, Va., a daughter of the late Elizabeth Patrick Farmer.

Becky had many friends who she considered to be her “family” and loved them unconditionally. They included Shellie Ring, who she called “sister” and who cared for her during the last few months of her life with complete love and devotion, carrying out her every wish; Shellie’s brothers, Lennie Ring, to whom Becky referred to as the “love of her life,” and Michael, who she called her “little brother”; Shellie’s mother, who Becky called “Momma Jude”; and Ezra Dye, “Uncle Ez,” who Becky said she respected more than any man she had ever known and wished that he could have been her dad. She also cared deeply for childhood friend, Jeannie Whited of Orange, Va., as well as her friends from the law offices of Arrington Schelin & Herrell. She regarded Danny Pritchard, her former brother-in-law as her “brother forever.” Along with Danny, she deeply loved his wife, “Miss Pattie,” whom she said was an answer to a prayer for Danny to have in his life. Finally, she was forever grateful for the unconditional love, support and lasting friendship that she had with her “best friends,” Charlotte Duff, Kim Willis and Linda Childress along with her husband Tim, who Becky also considered a “brother.”

She attended public schools in Russell and Wise counties and was a 1984 graduate of St. Paul High School. After briefly attending Virginia Highlands Community College, Becky enrolled at Virginia Intermont College and graduated in 1995 with a bachelor’s degree in paralegal studies. While at Virginia Intermont, she excelled academically and was the recipient of numerous honors and awards. She was especially proud to have been selected as part of the Worrell Honors Program for Studies Abroad and shared many memories of her trip to Germany with everyone.

Shortly after graduation, Becky accepted a position at Virginia Intermont as an employee in the J.F. Hicks Library, where she remained for several years. Driven to pursue her interest in the legal field, Becky worked for various law firms in the area as a paralegal until she became too ill to continue. The law firms Becky worked for include Tate, Lowe & Rowlett, Mary Lynn Tate, P.C., Arrington Schelin & Herrell, P.C., and Ward, Bishop & Rasnic, P.C. She will always be remembered for her dedication to the clients she served and for the passion she had for the legal field.

Becky was truly a unique person with many interests and talents. She loved the University of Kentucky basketball team so much that she always remarked, “My blood runs blue!” She was also an ardent supporter of the Bristol Virginia Democratic committee and provided many hours of hard work toward the compilation of a cookbook which continues to be a successful fundraiser.

Becky was a free spirit who loved life, people and laughter. She never met a stranger and always made fast friends with everyone she encountered. To honor Becky’s legacy, she would like for everyone to keep love in your heart, share a kind word with a friend, and perhaps give a little of your time to help someone in need.

Special thanks to Grace Healthcare in Abingdon and the Hospice of SouthWest Virginia for the care and loving attention given to Becky.

In keeping with Becky’s wishes, her body will be cremated and a celebration of life service will be held at a later time.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Becky’s name to Virginia Intermont College, 1013 Moore St., Bristol, VA 24201; or the American Cancer Society.

She was preceded in death by her foster mother, the late Johnnie Van Diver.

She is survived by her sisters, Patricia Prichard of Coeburn, Va., and Ruth Hall and her children, Mark, Candace, Shantell, and Dillon, all of Knoxville, Tenn. She is also survived by her foster father, Ralph Van Diver of Coeburn, and her foster sister, Gena Slemp of Coeburn.

Published in the Bristol Herald Courier on 6/7/2008

Robert “Bobby” Walter David Frazier

Class of 1954
February 16, 2008

MOUNT VERNON, OHIO – Robert “Bobby” Walter David Frazier, 72, of Dogwood Terrace, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 16, 2008 at Select Specialty Hospital in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.

He was born on June 29, 1935 in Dante, Virginia; son of the late Ray and Agnes Frazier. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He worked at Kelsey Hayes in Mt. Vernon before his retirement. He was a member of the First Baptist Church and was active on the Deacon and Trustee boards, and served as a Sunday School Teacher and on many committees. He was also an active member of The Grand Lodge of Free Accepted Masons of Ohio – Mt. Vernon & Mt. Zion #9, The Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of Ohio #26, Grand Council Royal and Select Masons of Ohio #76, Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite, Clinton Commandery of Ohio #5, Aladdin Shriners of Columbus, Ohio, and Baldwin Shrine Club of Mt. Vernon, Ohio. He was preceded in death by one brother, Buddy Frazier of Rockford, Illinois .

He is survived by his wife, Charlotte; one daughter, Pam Browne and husband, Bruce of Thiensville, Wisconsin; one son, Robbie Frazier and wife, Diane of Dante, Virginia; four grandchildren, Teather Fricano, Tyler Browne, Robert Frazier, and Tracy Frazier; two great grandchildren, Parker Browne and Austin Fricano.

Funeral Services for Robert “Bobby” Walter David Frazier will be conducted at 8:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 20, 2008, in the Castlewood Funeral Home Chapel, Castlewood, Virginia with Rev. Bobby Hendrix of First Baptist Church in Mt. Vernon, Ohio ! officiat ing. Committal Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. Thursday, February 21, 2008 in Temple Hill Memorial Park, Castlewood, Virginia. Family and friends will meet at the funeral home and go in procession to the cemetery leaving at 10:30 a.m. Thursday. Pallbearers will be Family and Friends.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, February 20, 2008 in Castlewood Funeral Home, Castlewood, Virginia. Masonic Rites will be conducted at 7:45 p.m. by Clinchfield Masonic Lodge #256 A.F. & A.M. In lieu of flowers, memorial may be made to First Baptist Church, 303 South Edgewood Road, Mt. Vernon, Ohio 43050. Online condolences may be sent to the Frazier family through our web site at www.castlewoodfuneralhome.com. Castlewood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

Virginia Gillenwater

Longtime Saint Paul High School Teacher
January 2, 2008

Hermene Virginia Cline Gillenwater died on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2008, in the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, Va.

She was born Jan. 23, 1915, in Dante, Va., to the late Herman Vance and Laura Luella Cline. She was married to the late Darwin Edgar Gillenwater for 55 years.

Virginia is survived by her two sons, Edwin Cline Gillenwater of Falls Church, Va., and James Darwin Gillenwater and his wife Connie of Abingdon, Va.; her two daughters, Janice Gillenwater Hansen of Winston-Salem, N.C., and Ruth Gillenwater Gibson and her husband Mike of Charlottesville; 11 grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren; her brother, Hugh Patrick Cline; and several nieces and nephews.

She was predeceased in death by infant twin grandchildren; her son-in-law, Lawrence Wallace Hansen Jr.; and her brother, Charles Wesley Cline.

Virginia was a member of St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, where she served on the Vestry, Altar Guild and Episcopal Church Women. She graduated from Virginia Intermont College and taught many years at St. Paul School. Virginia was a member of St. Paul Junior Women’s Club and the Senior Citizens Group and a volunteer for the Alzheimer’s Group. She and Darwin were charter members of Lake Bonaventure Country Club. Her varied interests included golf, contract bridge, needlework and reading.

Services for Virginia will be held at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church, St. Paul, on Saturday, Jan. 5, at 1 p.m. A reception will follow at the church for family to receive friends. Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to St. Mark’s Episcopal Church Memorial Fund, P.O. Box 1138, St. Paul, VA 24283.

Published in the Bristol Herald Courier on 1/4/2008.

Margaret Elise Horton

Class of 1958
November 11, 2007

ST. PAUL, Va. – Margaret Elise Horton, age 68, died Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007, at her home. She was a lifelong resident of St. Paul. She was preceded in death by her parents, the late G.C. Horton and the late Florence Horton; two sisters, Dorothy H. Hackney and Sadie H. Doyle; two brothers, Edward Horton and Asa Horton; and two infant brothers, George Horton and Frank Horton.
She is survived by one brother, Sam Horton, Winston-Salem, N.C.; three sisters, Gracie H. Helton, Virgie H. Farmer and Edna H. Castle, all of St. Paul; aunt, Eliza Eddy, Alexandria, Va.; two nephews and two nieces, who grew up in the same household and were like her brothers and sisters, Clyde Helton Jr. and G.C. Helton of Castlewood, Della H. Jenkins, St. Paul, and Anita H. Taylor, Castlewood; and several nieces, nephews, great-nieces, great-nephews, great-grand-nieces and great-grand-nephews.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 13, 2007, in the Horton Family Cemetery on Gray Hill in St. Paul, with the Rev. Ted Phillips and the Rev. Jimi Watson officiating.
Nephews and her brother will serve as pallbearers. The body has been returned to her residence where friends may call any time. Combs Funeral Service, 291 Fincastle Road, Lebanon, VA 24266, (276) 889-4444, is serving the Horton family.

Published in the Bristol Herald Courier on 11/12/2007.

Doris Ramey Loughrey

Class of 1954
September 6, 2007

Doris Ramey Loughrey, age 71, of New Castle, DE passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday September 6, 2007. Doris was born on October 26, 1935 in Stanford, WV and raised in St. Paul, VA. She worked at DiNardo’s Restaurant for 10 years and worked at St. Francis Hospital for over 35 years. She was a proud member of the Women’s Club Delaware of Girls Inc. She is survived by her sons, Michael A. Cuomo and his wife, Tammy of Newark, DE, Mark A. Cuomo and his fiance’, Debbie McLaughlin of New Castle, DE and Matthew Cuomo of NewOrleans, LA; her grandchildren, Lauren, Rebecca, Lisa, Andrew and Sam Cuomo; her great-grandson, Anthony Cuomo; and her brothers, Joe Ramey and his wife, Joyce of Bristol, TN and Charles Ramey and his wife, Charlene of Willis, TX. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a memorial service for Doris at the DOHERTY FUNERAL HOME 3200 Limestone Road Pike Creek on Monday September 10, 2007 at 2 pm, where visitation will begin at 12 noon. Interment will be held privately with the family. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that flowers be ommitted and contributions in memory of Doris may be sent to the Delaware Hospice, Inc., 3515 Silverside Road Wilmington, DE 19810.

Glenn Wayne Rudder

Class of 1965
July 1, 2007

BLUFF CITY, TENNESSEE – Glenn Rudder, 61, died Sunday, July 1, 2007 at Rudder?s Roost, his Bluff City, Tennessee, home. He was born in Alexandria, Virginia; son of the late Skaggs and Wilma Rudder. He was once an outstanding Southwest Virginia football player. He was a veteran of the United States Army serving in the Vietnam War where he was awarded the Purple Heart and the Bronze Star. He attended East Tennessee State and Clinch Valley College. He spent his last years in retirement philosophizing, writing, and enjoying time with his children and grandchildren at his Tennessee home. He was preceded in death by his sister, Tama Rudder. He is survived by his wife, Joy Rudder of Bristol, Virginia; one daughter, Kristen Rudder Morrell of Bristol, Tennessee; three sons, Race Rudder of Abingdon, Virginia, Kevin Ferrin of Oklahoma, and Reason Rudder of Bristol, Virginia; two brothers, Mark Rudder of Marietta Georgia and Mike Rudder of Nokesville, Virginia; seven grandchildren, Shane, Heath and Lindsay Ferrin, Rhett, Elijah, and Johnivan Morrell, and Jacob Rudder; one aunt and one uncle, Jewell and Franc Gonzalez of Nokesville, Virginia; several nieces and nephews. The family will host a gathering for friends of Glenn Rudder from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Thursday, July 5, 2007 in Castlewood Funeral Home, Castlewood, Virginia. Online condolences may be sent to the Rudder family through our web site at www.castlewoodfuneralhome.com. Castlewood Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.