Briefs

Liberty Celebra­tion 2022, which fea­tures a 100-member choir, a live orchestra, dancers and military recognition, is planned for Friday, June 24 at 7 p.m., Saturday, June 25 at 2:30 and 7 p.m. at Higher Ground Baptist Church. Tickets for the patriotic extravaganza are $5 for adults and children 12 and under are admitted for free. Visit <www.libertycel­ebration.com> to learn more. […]

Lee Man Sentenced to 90 Months for Methamphetamine, Gun Crimes

A Jonesville man, who was twice arrested in Lee County for possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute, was sentenced last week to 7-1/2 years in federal prison on federal drug distribution and weapons charges. Aaron Matthew Mosley, 40, pleaded guilty in February 2022 to two counts of possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine and one count of possession of […]

Reunions

The Griffin and Fla­nary Family Reunion is set for Saturday, June 11 at Grogan Park in Gate City. Lunch served at 12:30 p.m. The Speers Ferry School and Community get-together is planned for Saturday, June 18, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Gro­gan Park, Shelter No. 2, Gate City. Pizza served and desserts are wel­come. For information, call 386-3339.

Farm Joins Angus Association

Stone Ridge Farms of Bristol is a new member of the American Angus Association, reports Mark McCully, CEO of the national breed organization headquartered in St. Joseph, Mo. The American Angus Association, with more than 25,000 active adult and junior members, is the largest beef breed association in the world. Its computerized records include detailed information on over 19 million […]

Eight Lives Lost In Traffic Crashes During Memorial Day Weekend

The 2022 Memorial Day weekend saw a sharp decrease in traffic crash fatalities compared to 2021, while also having traffic volumes that rival pre-pandemic numbers. Preliminary reports indi­cate eight people lost their lives in six traffic crash­es during the four-day, holiday statistical counting period. During the same statistical counting period in 2021, traffic crashes on Virginia highways re­sulted in 15 […]

Blanard Collins

Blanard Ray ‘Doc’ Collins, 93, of King­sport, Tenn., went to be with the Lord Saturday, May 28, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born Nov. 28, 1928 in Nickelsville to the late James and Em­ily Beaver Collins. Blanard was a loving and wonderful husband, father, grandfather and brother who was a man of character and integ­rity. He was […]

Jack Parker

Clifford ‘Jack’ Park­er, 87, Hiltons, passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at his home. Jack was a Lay leader at Mount Ver­non United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shir­ley Joan Parker and his parents, Everett and Ruby Parker. His survivors include his sons, Daryl (Con­nie) Parker and Tracy Parker; grandchildren, Darren (Heather) Park­er, Mason Parker, […]

Cleo ‘Millie’ Peters

Cleo Mildred ‘Millie’ Peters, 81, of Church Hill, Tenn., passed away Wednesday, June 1, 2022 at Holston Val­ley Medical Center. She was a devoted member of Truth Fel­lowship Church where she enjoyed singing for the Lord. Millie enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was a loving mother, nanny, great-grand­mother and friend who will be greatly missed by […]

Patti (Dingus) Vanzant

Patti Yvonne (Din­gus) Vanzant, 67, Duff­ield, passed away Sun­day, May 29, 2022 at Holston Valley Medical Center after a coura­geous battle with pan­creatic cancer. Patti was born Sept. 17, 1954 in Kingsport, Tenn. and was the daughter of the late Charles Chapman Din­gus and Mildred Ber­nette (Austin) Ringley. She was a graduate of Ketron High School, Class of 1972. She […]

Gwen Summey

Gwendolyn Ann ‘Gwen’ Summey, 58, Dungannon, passed away at her residence, Wednesday, June 1, 2022. Gwen was born March 11, 1964 in King­sport, Tenn. and was the daughter of Judy Caroline (Sluss) Parris and the late Stacy Lu­cas. She was a loving mom, grandmother and friend. She was a CNA, working many years in the healthcare industry. Her survivors include […]