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     Beulah Louise Gross was buried at Rooty Branch Cemetery, 551 Rooty Branch Road, Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^4,3 Her Social Security Number was 414-48-0252.² She BRISTOL, Tenn. – Beulah Wood went to be with the Lord Friday, May 11, 2007, at her home. She was born Jan. 26, 1931, in Sullivan County, Tenn., a daughter of the late J.C. and Mollie Gross. Beulah was a charter member of Cornerstone Freewill Baptist Church, where she served faithfully for over 45 years. Her service included Sunday school teacher, VBS teacher, choir member, ladies auxillary and church-wide fellowship leader. Beulah was a faithful wife to Jack for over 57 years. Her daughter and grandchildren were the pride and joy of her life. Nothing made her happier than spending time with them and watching them grow into servants of the Lord Jesus Christ. She was loved by everyone, especially her brothers, who remember fondly her sense of humor, her famous chicken and dumplins and homemade rolls and her big-sisterly advice. Beulah will be greatly missed, but her family rejoices in the knowledge that she is now with her Lord and Savior, whom she so richly loved and served, and they look forward to a great family reunion in heaven one day soon. Survivors include hus-band, Buren "Jack" Wood; daughter, Donna Guinn and husband Tim; grandchildren, Nathan Guinn and Hannah Guinn; brothers, James Gross and wife Shirley, Clayton Gross and wife Jennell and Ralph Gross and wife Sue; nieces, Vickie Tranum and husband Mark and daughters, Amanda and Mollie Angela Tranum and daughter Julie Ashkettle; and nephews, Tim Gross and wife Mary and son Trevor and Jimmy Gross and wife Angie and children Ashley and Justin. The burial will follow at the Rooty Branch Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Tim Gross, Trevor Gross, Justin Gross, Mark Tranum, Nathan Guinn and Bill Hinkle. Honorary pallbearers will be Buster Rogers, Jim Potter, Elmer Ollis, Gary Webster, Mark Fields and Sidney Arnold. The family would like to extend a special thanks to Dr. Brett Odum, Donna Morrell, Karen Leonard, Jana Ringley and the staff of Sapling Grove Family Physicians, to the staff of Duke Comprehensive Cancer Center and to Patsy, Earline, Katrina and Connie of Adventa Hospice Services, who showed such tenderness and compassion to our beloved Beulah and her family.³ She was born on January 26, 1931 at Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^4,2,3 As of September, 1949,her married name was Wood.¹ She married Buren Allen "Jack" Wood, son of William Washington Wood and Lottie Jane Farmer, on September 9, 1949 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,5,4,3 Beulah Louise Gross died on May 11, 2007 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 76.^4,2,6,3

     John Clark Holbrook Jr. was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1019 East Valley Drive, Bristol, Virginia.² His Social Security Number was 225-34-2791.⁴ He was born on October 4, 1929 at Dante, Dickenson Co., Virginia.^2,4,5,6 He married Susie Marie Robinson, daughter of Daniel O. "Dan" Robinson and Anna Lee "Annie" Wood, on September 1, 1951 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^1,3,7 John Clark Holbrook Jr. died on December 31, 1983 at Kingsport, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 54.^2,6,7 He John C. Holbrook, 54, of 809 East Valley Drive, Bristol, Va., died Saturday morning in the Holston Valley Community Hospital, Kingsport, Tenn. He was a native of Dickenson County, Va., having made his home in Bristol for the past 35 years. He was president of Tri-Cities Security Co., the North American Security Co. and B. & H. Bonding Co. He was a member of Woodland Baptist Church, member of King Masonic Lodge No. 461 and was a veteran of the Occupational Forces of Okinawa. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Susie Robinson Holbrook; two daughters, Mrs. Barry (Joyce) Myers, Blountville, Tenn., and Judy Holbrook of the home; seven sisters, Mrs. Nona Jones, Mt. Clemens, Mich., Mrs. Alice Harley and Mrs. Joann Phillips, both of Bristol, Mrs. Bonnie White, Langley Park, Md., Mrs. Donna Harris, Lynco, W.Va., Mrs. Bessie Phillips, Trammel, Va., Mrs. Edith Phillips, Dante, Va; one brother, Bill Holbrook, Bristol; two half brothers, Jackson Holbrook, Okeechobee, Fla., and Ed Holbrook, Norton, Va; two grandchildren. on January 1, 1984.⁷

     His Social Security Number was 224-18-4508.⁵ Emery Frank Anderson married Gladys Lee Robinson, daughter of Daniel O. "Dan" Robinson and Anna Lee "Annie" Wood.^1,2,8 Emery Frank Anderson was born on May 10, 1920 at Shelby Gap, Pike Co., Kentucky.^3,4,5,6,7 He died on May 12, 1990 at Clark Co., Nevada, at age 70.^4,6

     Joyce Faye Holbrook was buried at Mountain View Cemetery, 1019 East Valley Drive, Bristol, Virginia.² Her Social Security Number was 231-80-0502.⁵ Her married name was Myers.¹ She and Barry Ray Myers Sr. were divorced.⁶ Joyce Faye Holbrook married Barry Ray Myers Sr.^1,4 Joyce Faye Holbrook was born on June 1, 1952 at Bristol, Virginia.^2,5,3 She died on November 19, 1986 at Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee, at age 34.^2,6 She Joyce Holbrook Myers, 34, died Wednesday, Nov. 19, 1986, in Johnson City Medical Center. She was a native of Bristol and had lived most of her live here. She was a member of Gateway Baptist Church and was on the faculty at Gateway Christian School. She was a graduate of Virginia High School and received a bachelor's of science degree from East Tennessee State University in 1974. Survivors include one daughter, Misty Michelle Myers, of the home; one son, Barry Ray Myers II, of the home; her mother, Mrs. John (Susie) Holbrook, Bristol one sister, Miss Judy Holbrook, Bristol; the maternal grandmother, Mrs. Anna Lee Robinson, Bristol; and several aunts and uncles. on November 20, 1986.⁶

     Barry Ray Myers Sr. and Joyce Faye Holbrook were divorced.³ Barry Ray Myers Sr. Beloved husband, father and friend, Barry Ray Myers Sr., age 62, went to be with the Lord on June 26, 2012 after injuries suffered in a car accident the day prior. Barry was a retired Master Trooper with the Tennessee Highway Patrol, serving the public faithfully for over 36 years. A long-time resident of Blountville, Barry was well known and loved in the community. He was a member of Virginia Avenue Baptist Church where he acted as Sunday School and Pre-School Director, taught the 5-year-old class and was co-leader of the Men's Prayer Group. Barry could regularly be found singing with the Appalachian Express Barbershop Chorus, where he sang bass, or working at his wood lathe, where he enjoyed turning pens, bowls and other small crafts. He was also a 32° Mason and Jericho Shriner. Barry was predeceased by his father, Ray and mother, Mary. He is survived by his wife, Chestalene, three children: Misty and her husband Cliff, Barry Ray and his wife Stacy, and Brian, as well as three grandchildren: Madalen, AnnaLeigh and Bailey. He also leaves behind several nephews, neices and cousins. Burial will follow at Glenwood Cemetery. Pallbearers will be officers of the Tennessee Highway Patrol. The family would like to thank the Tennessee Highway Patrol, the staff of Holston Valley Medical Center and all friends and family who have shown their love in this difficult time.² His Social Security Number was 411-86-7981.⁴ He was buried at Glenwood Cemetery, Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^5,2 He married Joyce Faye Holbrook, daughter of John Clark Holbrook Jr. and Susie Marie Robinson.^1,6 Barry Ray Myers Sr. was born on October 11, 1949 at Tennessee.^5,4 He died on June 26, 2012 at Blountville, Sullivan Co., Tennessee, at age 62.^5,2,4

     Linda Jeanette Anderson was born on July 3, 1948 at Florida.² As of June 27, 1966,her married name was Saffle.² She married Garves Dean Saffle on June 27, 1966 at Maricopa Co., Arizona.² Linda Jeanette Anderson died on December 28, 2014 at Nevada at age 66.

     Garves Dean Saffle Garves Dean was born December 5, 1945 in Hutchison Kansas. In his early years he lived in Kansas then moved to Phoenix, AZ where he attended high school. Dean lost his father when he was young but bonded closely with his stepfather whom his kids grew Fond of as well. Dean met Linda at the Centennial Celebration of their church held in San Diego in 1964. They were married on July 2, 1966 In October Dean joined the US Air Force. After boot camp and tech school they were assigned to Luke Air Force Base, then 15 months later Dean went to Vietnam. Following his honorable discharge he began his career in banking in AZ. Dean and Linda added to their family then in 1971 (Brian) and 1973 (Cynthia) in Tucson,AZ, moving them to Mesa in 1975. Dean spent the next 14 years serving his church and working for First Interstate Bank. While working and raising a family he also completed his Bachelor's degree at Arizona State University. From 89-95 Dean lived in LV working with another banking institution. He also was once again involved in serving his church at Central Christian Church and continued to be involved in his family's lives. From 1995 to 2000 he once again found himself relocated for work, this time in CA. Dean and Linda returned to LV in 2000 to work and got involved with their church once again. Also during these years Dean and Linda were able to accomplish things on their bucket list that they had hoped to do for a long time, walk across the Golden Gate Bridge, trips to Hawaii, a New England States tour, Canada trips, and an Alaska cruise. Dean spent his life working and providing as best he could. In the last few years he enjoyed serving others, being a mentor and prayer partner for many, praising God for all his blessings he received, and most of all loving his Savior and family. Dean was preceded in death by his father (Vernon), stepfather (Fred Mock), mother, Viola, sister Charlotte Bene, and brother Leon. Dean is survived by his son Brian (Kendra) Saffle, his daughter, Cynthia (Michael) Courtney, and five grandchildren, Adrian Courtney, Lauren Courtney, Morgantine Courtney, Jeremiah Saffle and Makayle Saffle, also his sister, Anna Mae Jordan.² He was born on December 5, 1945 at Hutchinson, Reno Co., Kansas.^1,2 He married Linda Jeanette Anderson, daughter of Emery Frank Anderson and Gladys Lee Robinson, on June 27, 1966 at Maricopa Co., Arizona.¹ Garves Dean Saffle died on January 6, 2020 at Nevada at age 74.

     Ernest Kermit Worley Jr. was buried at Rosewood Memorial Gardens, 7764 West Lee Highway, Rural Retreat, Wythe Co., Virginia.⁴ His Social Security Number was 224-24-2918.⁶ He and Louise Virginia Wood were divorced.² Ernest Kermit Worley Jr. was born on November 7, 1922 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.^2,3,6,5 He married Louise Virginia Wood, daughter of Buren Allen Wood and Virgie Jane Richardson, on July 14, 1942 at Bristol, Virginia.¹ Ernest Kermit Worley Jr. died on April 10, 1969 at Abingdon, Washington Co., Virginia, at age 46.²

     Robert Edgar Lee Musick was buried at West Hill Cemetery, Russell Co., Virginia.^4,8 His Social Security Number was 228-14-8012.³ He was born on April 10, 1921 at Cleveland, Russell Co., Virginia.^2,3,4,5,8,7 He married Jewell Alice Wood, daughter of Buren Allen Wood and Virgie Jane Richardson, on October 26, 1946 at Lebanon, Russell Co., Virginia.¹ Robert Edgar Lee Musick died on September 9, 1999 at Russell Co., Virginia, at age 78.^3,4,8,6,7

     His Social Security Number was 230-32-9977.⁵ Lloyd Earl Crane was buried at Mountain Home National Cemetery, Johnson City, Washington Co., Tennessee.^3,6 He was born on October 6, 1925 at Holston, Washington Co., Virginia.^1,3,4,5,6,7 He married Mary Edith Wood, daughter of Buren Allen Wood and Virgie Jane Richardson, on August 22, 1947 at Bristol, Virginia.^1,2 Lloyd Earl Crane died on September 24, 2001 at age 75.^2,3,5,6,7

     Edward William Shelton Sr. was buried at Riverview Cemetery, 2300 Portage Avenue, South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana.¹ His Social Security Number was 411-14-3776.⁵ He was born on May 8, 1924 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^2,3,5 He married Evelyn Elizabeth Wood, daughter of Buren Allen Wood and Virgie Jane Richardson, on December 11, 1942 at Bristol, Sullivan Co., Tennessee.^2,4 Edward William Shelton Sr. died on November 11, 1997 at South Bend, St. Joseph Co., Indiana, at age 73.² He Edward W. Shelton Sr., May 8 1924 - Nov 11, 1997. Edward W. Shelton Sr., 73, of Portage Road, died Tuesday in Memorial Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn (Wood); a daughter, Sherry Burnhart of Scottsdale, Ariz; three sons, Edward W. Jr. and Johnie, both of South Bend, and Michael of Niles; and a sister, Gordon Carver of South Bend. on November 13, 1997.²