Deaths and Funerals in Bluefield and Surrounding Areas
A batch of obituaries lists Clara Opal Hedrick 73 of Bluefield Abbs Valley and Louise J. Arnold 51 of Princeton among those deceased. Also named are Onnie Barrett 81 Lancaster Ohio, Mary Wilson 89 Wytheville, Henry Hess 66 Richlands, Luther Murphy 58 Grundy, Lena Roberts 63 Hanover, Ira Thomas Jr. 54 Kimball, Louise Robinette 63 Princeton, and James Mullins unknown location. Details include birthplaces, survivors, funeral arrangements, and burial sites with multiple churches and funeral homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise J. Arnold
Louise Jeanette Arnold
Princeton
Willowton
Lon and Mary Smith
Glen Lyn
Onnie M. Barrett
Lancaster
Ohio
Tip Top
H.T
Mary Ellen Snell
Calvary Baptist Church
Parris Barrett
Richard Barrett
Bluefield
Frank P. Snell
James R. Snell
H.P
Julia) Hampton
Cedar Bluff
B.A
Macie) Miller
Dudley Memorial Mortuary
Mary E. Wilson
Mary Esther Hedrick Wilson
Wytheville
James T. Wilson Sr
Grubb Funeral Home
Henry S. Hess
Henry Smith Hess
Page St
Richlands
Seaboard
Henry Smith
Laura Ellen Horton Hess
Jones & Laughlin Steel Corp
Cleveland
Korea
Shirley Williams Hess
Audrey H. Lester
Claypool Hill
Margaret F. Elswick
Goldie Postum
Marion
John S. Hess
James Thomas Hess
Harry Eugene Hess
North Ridgeville
Luther Fox
New Mexico
Hurst-Scott Funeral
Jess Bratton
James B. Hollenhead
Greenhills Memory Gardens
Richlands Lodge
Af&am
Luther G. Murphy
Luther Guy Murphy
Grundy
Buchanan County
Levi Bud
Rosie Looney Murphy
Stella Marie Hurley Murphy
Mary Lou Millican
Shanesville
Janice Gail Justus
Darcy Tren Ritchie
Oakwood
Linda Joyce Rife
Hurley
Brenda Clara Baker
Glenda Carol Davis
Debbie Lynn Paulette
Appomatox
Tina Darlena Murphy
Hayes Dewey Murphy
Vansant
James Wheeler Murphy
Clifford Guy Murphy
St. Petersburg
Fla
Denver
William Murphy
Ft. Leonardwood
Velva Bailey
Abingdon
Lucy Adkins
Washington
Giles Murphy
James Murphy
Saeger
Grundy Funeral Home
David Speering
Louise H. Robinette
Louise ‘‘Lou’’ Hedrick Robinette
Princeton Ave
Burg
John H. and
Mattie Elmore Hedrick
Southern West Virginia Health Council
First Christian Church of
Randy Robinette
Randy
Carolyn) Polk
Prestonsburg
Larry
Randa) Jones
Eula Sowers
Naples
Ruby Hedrick
John
Kat) Carter
Ralph
Effie) Ball
William R
Droopey” Hedrick
George W. Seaver Funeral Home Chapel
Richard Flowers
Roselawn Memorial Gardens
Funeral notices from multiple families in Ohio and Virginia
A batch of funeral notices lists Elizabeth Pritchett in Franklin Ohio and Sherman Crouse in Hanover along with Leta Blankenship Virginia Hudd leston Hardy William Going and others. Services are scheduled today at various chapels cemeteries and churches with officiants named and funeral homes in charge.
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Crouse
Sherman Virgil
Hanover
Fanning Funeral Home Chapel
Saeger
Norman “Butch” Lester
Woodlawn Memorial Park
Bluewell
Going
William E
Pearisburg
Pearisburg Baptist Church
Lee Ellison
Greenhills Cemetery
Buena Vista
Givens
Pearlsburg
Water system upgrades eyed to fix town pressure woes
Mead cites a chronic distribution problem from low pressure areas in West Graham and East Graham with calls for immediate upgrades. He outlines options including private financing, state authorities, or selling the water system, with a proposed $400000 line from Double Gates to tie into Sedgewood and a new storage tank costing another $400000. The final decision rests with the town council as health officials demand action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Health
Health Department
Mead
Farmers Home Administration
Double Gates
East River Mountain
Fincastle Country Club
Sedgewood
West
Graham
East
Stoney Ridge
Policeman Escort Free Escapee From Cook County Cell
In Chicago a man who smashed a holding cell and claimed to be a vagrant led deputies to escort him to freedom inside the Cook County court complex. Three officials resigned and two corrections officers faced firing after the escape early Tuesday following a conviction for attempted murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Cook County
Freedom
Court rules independents can vote in party primaries
The Supreme Court ruled 5 to 4 that states may not bar parties from inviting independent voters to participate in primaries. The Connecticut law allowing unaffiliated voters to vote in GOP primaries was struck down, with Justices noting it infringes free political association. Senator Weicker welcomed the decision as aiding minor parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court
Connecticut
Colorado
Voice of God
Casey testimony details CIA arms for Iran payments
Casey testified with aides about CIA role in secret Iran arms provisions, noting $12 million Iran paid for spare parts and weapons. He said four deposits were made into a CIA Swiss account, now closed, and that information emerged only after Meese spoke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Contin Toder
Meese
Casey
CIA
Iran
Tazewell County Board Proceedings Highlight Access and Expansion Needs
The board discussed missing documents under the open review policy and granted media free run of county files until 6 p.m. Virginia Foods sought a second warehouse entrance to handle 5,700 trucks annually, with action to contact highway officials. New assistant administrator John Holpe to begin Jan 2. The board designated 1986 as Year of the Bulldog and granted two paid days off for county employees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peery
Huffard
Emily Fisher
Virginia Foods of
Bluefield
Jim Russell
Russell
Tazewell
John Holpe
Arno
Holpe
Fisher
Tazewell Bulldogs
Nottoway
Richlands High School
Graham High School
Judge’s fee award looming in Dunford FOIA case
The estimate for the judge’s penalties against the supervisors ranges from 200 to 300 dollars based on 75 dollars per hour. Mullins’ ruling acknowledged the principle that ordinary citizens may struggle to cover such costs even if Dunford can afford the action. FOIA permits reimbursement for initiating legal actions. Altizer said the decision rests on information employees could have supplied and noted the officials acted in good faith. Talty will file hours for approval, and Huffard signaled intent to appeal. Absher Arno and Dunford did not comment. Peery declined.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Talty
Mullins
Donald Dunford
Tazewell
Robert Altizer
Harris Hart
Altizer
Hart
Hudson Huffard
J.R. Absher
Randy Arno
Creationism clash fuels Supreme Court exchange
The dialogue centered on a law struck down without trial. Topkis labeled creationism pseudo science while Bird accused him of deception. Chief Justice Rehnquist deflected with humor as the court weighed Establishment Clause standards against religious aims.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Topkis
Bird
Tweedledum
Alice
William H. Rehnquist
Supreme Court
Also Mentioned on This Page
Clara O. Hedrick
Clara Opal Billips Hedrick
Abbs Valley
Carroll County
William and Louisa Hurst Duncan
Gospel Mission
Paul Billips
Kouts
Ind
Robert Billips
Chesapeake
Eugene Billips
Kernnersville
N.C
Wayman Duncan
Mary Henley
Max Meadows
Cravens-Shires Funeral Home Chapel
Ted Cook
Johnny Elmore
Grandview Memory Gardens
Bluefield- Tazewell Road
Lena Roberts
Fanning Funeral Home
Ira Thomas Jr
Kimball
Beckley Hospital
Richardson Funeral Home
Keystone
James H. Mullins
James Harvey Mullins
Eagle St
Tazewell County Funeral Home
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Bluefield Ave
W.va
Princeton Bureau
Edwin M. Freakley
Thomas A. Colley
Jim Terry
Linda M. Osborne
Lewis B. Spence
Patsy P. Malamisura
Mike Blanton
Carl H. Meade, Jr
MAIL
Sunds
D&i
Huddleston
Virginia Lee
Ninth St
George W. Seaver
Charles Scragg
Resthaven Park Cemetery
Hardy
Clarice Allen
Boissevain
Rodriguez-Pocahontas Chapel
Pocahontas
Bob Hogan
Don Carter
Hardy Family Cemetery
Houston
A.P.A
Princeton-Mullens-Bluefield
Steve Land
Merry Christmas
ETO i Ls Es
Emery
Melrose Children’s Choir
Thelma ‘Mitchell
Onnis
Milan Inns
Cash & Carry
Beckley
Washington State
Thurgood Marshall
Lowell Weicker
R-Conn
Dunford
Oakvale Community Center
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