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Last Name	First Name	Middle Name	Maiden Name	Notes	Date of Death
BABB	Abner	C.		Sunday February 24, 1974 Funeral services for Abner C. Babb, 67, of 138 Pierce Ave., who died Thursday night, will be held today at 2 pm at Strickler’s Pulaski Chapel. Burial will follow in Highlands Memory Gardens in Dublin. Friends may call at Strickler’s Funeral Home Pulaski anytime until the time of the service.	February 21, 1974
BAILEY	Arthur	Vern		Arthur Vern Bailey, Sr., 84, of 4920 Veterans Hill Road, Pulaski, died Sunday night, Jan. 18, 2004, in the Pulaski Community Hospital. Mr. Bailey was a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was born in Crumpler, W. Va. on May 15, 1919 and was the son of the late Dennie Bailey and Emma Bailey Bailey. He was a veteran having served in World War II in the United States Army where he served in the South Pacific. He was a member of the Trinity Baptist Church, Pulaski. Surviving are: his beloved wife of 52 years, Katherine Bailey, Pulaski; daughters and sons-in-law, Sandra and Roy Sorrell, Carrollten, Va., Darlene and Roger Yates, Tazewell; son and daughter-in-law, Arthur Vern Bailey, Jr. and Kay Bailey, Christiansburg; sister, Pansy Vipperman, Fla.; brother, Basil D. Bailey, Roanoke; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with Rev. Dwight Haynes and Rev. Howard Hawkins officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Visiting will be Wednesday evening at Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. The family wishes that memorials be made to the Trinity Baptist Church, Robinson Tract Road, Pulaski, Va. 24301. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, Va.	Sunday Jan. 18, 2004
BAIN	Carrie		DUNCAN	Carrie Duncan Bain, 89, of Radford, passed away Friday, May 2, 2003, at the New River Valley Medical Center. She attended the West Radford Church of God. She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Thomas Bain, and a daughter, Edith Lytton. Survivors include three sons, Romalee Bain of Christiansburg, Curtis Bain of Pulaski, and Silas Bain of Radford; three brothers, Lincoln Duncan, Hobert Duncan, and Troy Duncan, all of Radford; three sisters, Helen Dickerson, Bertha Moore and Clydie Morris, all of Radford; 16 grandchildren; 14 great grandchildren; and six great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 5, 2003, at 2 p.m. at the West Radford Church of God with the Rev. Arthur Harris, Rev. Jim Walker, Rev. Mike Bond, and Rev. Pete Flinchum officiating. Interment will follow in West View Cemetery in Radford. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m. Sunday at the West Radford Church of God. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	Friday May 2, 2003
BAIN	Sandra	Elaine		Sandra Elaine Bain, 48 of Christiansburg, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, December 6, 2003. She was a member of the Bain Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church. She was preceded in death by her father, Noah Allen Bain. Survivors include her mother and step-father, Mary B. and Hayden Laxton of Christiansburg; two sisters,Pamela Whitaker of Christiansburg, and Tracy Brewster of Christiansburg. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, December 9, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bain Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Phillip Martin officiating. Interment will follow in the Pentecostal Conference Cemetery in Dublin. In lieu of flowers, the familyrequests that contributions be made to the Bain Chapel Church Building Fund, 4527 Bain Chapel Road, Radford, Virginia 24141. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford	Saturday December 6, 2003
BAKER	Beulah	Rhea	HAWKINS	Beulah Rhea Hawkins Baker, 96 formerly of Westwood Dive, Pulaski, passed away Saturday, September 20, 2003 in the Highland Rehabilitation Center, Dublin. Born April 13, 1907 in Pulaski, Va., she was the daughter of the late William Albert Hawkins and Sarah Margaret Mabe Hawkins. She was preceded in death by her husband in 1993, Posey Bert Baker; and also by five brothers and four sisters. She was a member of the Pulaski Church of God, Bob White Blvd. and was a school teacher for 62 years. She attended Holmes Bible College for 3 years. She helped with the Daily Bread, an AARP member of the RSVP and a member of the Seniority of Pulaski. She was a retired clerk of the former Sports Wear Mart in Pulaski. Surviving include: niece and her husband, Martha and Jack Edwards of Wytheville; cousin, Alma Welch of Pulaski; a very special friend and caregiver, Carol Johnson Kitts of Dublin. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday at Bower Funeral Chapel, with Pastor Jerry Collins officiating. Interment will follow in Shiloh Cemetery, Pulaski. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. Memorials in her memory may be made to the Bob White Blvd. Church of God, P.O. Box 2109, Pulaski, Va. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements.	Saturday September 20, 2003
BAKER	Mose	Mack		Friday July 19, 1963 Mose Mack Baker died early this morning in his home at Ivanhoe. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Bessie Baker; one son Walter Baker, Allisonia; three grandchildren. The body will remain at Strickler’s Funeral Home pending arrangements.
BAKER	Sidney			May 28, 1945 Sid W. Baker, of the Robinson Tract Road, has received work that his son Sidney P. Baker, S 2-c, was killed in action somewhere in the south Pacific. He entered the navy June 8, 1944 and has been overseas since December 1944. Besides his father, he is survived by four sisters, Mrs. Robert Harrell, Betty and Clara Baker, of Pulaski, Linnie of Norfolk, and one brother Joe of Pulaski.
BANE	John	Harvey		Transcribed by Carolyn Worrell Thursday, August 3, 1961 Funeral services for John Harvey BANE, 82, Parrott, brother of Ed BANE, Pulaski, will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from Parrott Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Fred Austin. Burial will be in Sifford Cemetery.	Thursday, August 03, 1961
BANE	Sarah		MCGUIRE	Transcribed by Carolyn Worrell Friday, August 25, 1961 Funeral service will be held for Mrs. Sarah MCGUIRE BANE, 70, Pulaski, Saturday at 2 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home, with the Rev. John R. Campbell in charge.Burial will be in the family plot in Oakmont Cemetery. Mrs. BANE died Thursday in Mattie Williams Hospital, Richlands. Pallbearers will be Ned B. BANE, J.H. WHITE, Joe W. ROBINSON, T.M. COMBITHS Jr., W.H. WYSOR Jr., and S.A. DEWEY. Surviving are two sons, Donald M. BANE, Pulaski and Lt.Col. John M. BANE, Forbes AFB, Topeka, Kan.; one sister, Mrs. T.W. FUGATE, Roanoke; one brother, Marvin MCGUIRE, Richlands, and five grandchildren. Mrs. BANE was the widow of Fred BANE, who died in 1954.She was a member of the Pulaski Woman's Club, Friday and Thursday Morning Bridge Clubs and the S ??? Book Club.	Friday, August 25, 1961
BANE	French		KEISTER	Monday September 18, 1961 Mrs. French Keister Bane, 75, Richmond, formerly of Pulaski, died last night at her home after a long illness. Survivors include her husband Mark C. Bane, former Pulaski merchant; three daughters, Miss Helen Bane, Mrs. William T. Van Pelt, and Mrs. Ronald Charming all of Richmond; two sons, Col. Mark C. Bane Jr., Germany, and Jeff C. Bane, Richmond; three sisters, Mrs. Mary Crockett, Dublin; Mrs. Margaret Basang, Dayton, Ohio; Mrs. Brewster Stone, Welsh, Va.; two brothers, A.R. Keister, Dublin, and John Keister, Bristol. Funeral arrangements are pending.	September 17, 1961
BANE	William	James		Friday August 30, 1963 William James Bane died last night in a Martinsville hospital. He was formerly of Pulaski. Surviving are his wife Mrs. Blanche Thornton Bane; one daughter, Mrs. Ray Cox, Martinsville; one son Leon Bane, US Air Force; three sisters, Mrs. Thurman Smith and Mrs. Daisy Collins both of Pulaski; Mrs. Nora Viers, Radford; one brother Mark Bane, Christiansburg, and four grandchildren. The body will remain at Strickler’s Funeral Home pending arrangements.	August 29, 1963
BANES	David	Wayne		LITTLE CREEK - David Wayne Banes, age 45, of Bland County (Little Creek) community passed away Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2004. He is survived by his wife, Trish Banes, of Little Creek; parents, Bill and Betty Banes, Little Creek; sisters and brothers-in-law, Carolyn and Thomas Millirons, Little Creek, Lottie Darlene and Jerry Andrews, Pulaski, Lynn and Tommy Ratcliffe, Dublin, Jane and Kelsey Duncan, Pulaski; brother, Darrell Banes, Narrows; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Clyde and Sylvia Branson, Pulaski; sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Doug and Rachel Branson, Pulaski, Carolyn and Brad Jennings, Hillsville, Kathy and Jerry Gravley, Pulaski; several nieces, nephews, and a host of special friends also survive. Funeral service will be Thursday 8 p.m. in the Grubb Funeral Home Chapel conducted by Rev. Darlene Marshall with a graveside service Friday 2 p.m at the Goshen Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Grubb Funeral Home Thursday from 6 p.m. until service time. Grubb Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.	Tuesday Aug. 17, 2004
BANES	Lucreasey		CARVER	LITTLE CREEK * Lucreasey Carver Banes, age 91 of the Little Creek section of Pulaski Co., died Saturday January 31, 2004 in Pulaski Community Hospital. Born December 14, 1912 in Bland County, Virginia, daughter of the late Martha Tabor Carver and Samuel David Carver. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William Drayton "Joe" Banes, a son Ellis Wilbur Banes, four grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Edith Virgie Roope of Pulaski and three sons; William David "Bill" Banes, Edgar A. "Ed" Banes and Ernest Drayton Banes all of Little Creek. Also survived by 20 grandchildren, 19 great grandchildren, and 5 step-great grandchildren, and many special friends. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 3, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. Darlene Marshall and the Rev. Larry Williams officiating. Interment will follow in the Goshen Cemetery. Visiting will be anytime after 5:00 p.m. Monday at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Due to the inclement weather conditions, in addition to the visiting at the funeral home, the family will receive friends at all of their homes. Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home, Pulaski.	Saturday January 31, 2004
BARKESDALE	Bobbie	Jean	DUNCAN	Bobbie Jean Barksdale, 59, of Lusby, Md. died on August 20, 2003 at her home. She was employed by Project Echo of Prince Frederick, Md. Born Aug. 24, 1943 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late Homer Lee Duncan and the late Amanda Louise Lawson Duncan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Nancy G. Dalton, of Draper. She is survived by her sons, William R. McNamara, Jr., of Brandywine, Md., John C. McNamara, Newburg, Md.; daughters, Pamela S. Seman, Waldorf, Md., Candice K. McNamara, Chesapeake Beach, Md.; sisters, Mayolia L. Sutphin, of Davidsonville, Md., Jackie E. Dehart, Draper, Barbara Dehart, High Point, N. C.; brothers, Homer Dale Duncan, Pasadena, Md., Ellis C. Duncan, High Point, N. C. Memorial service will be held at her old home place Aug. 2, 2003.	August 20, 2003
BARLOW	D.			Friday September 7, 1923 Services for D. Barlow were held at three o’clock yesterday afternoon from the late residence in Lake Street, Rev. C.W. Dean, pastor of the Methodist church officiating. Interment was immediately afterwards in Oakwood Cemetery. Mr. Barlow was 33 years old, 11 months, and 7 days. He is survived by his widow and three children. Mr. Barlow was well known and greatly liked by a number of associates here. Pallbearers were Richard Bowman, E.L. Hudson, Tom Price, Dewright Funk, Joe Morehead, and Paul Pillsbury. Killed in Pulaski Iron Company Explosion
BARTEE	Mildred	M.	KERSEY	Transcribed by Carolyn Worrell Tuesday, November 27, 1923 Mrs. Mildred M. Bartee, widow of the late George C. Bartee, died at her home on Commerce Street Saturday night at seven twenty-five o'clock. She was seventy years of age and had been in ill health for some time. Funeral services were held this mornings at the residence, Rev. D. P. Hurley officiating. Interment was in the family cemetery near Max Creek. Pallbearers were D.C. McNew, J.F. McNew, J.M. Hardy, W.A. Agee, S.H. Agee, and J.R. Martin. Mrs. Bartee is survived by one son, Robert Bartee, and three daughters, Mrs. Ted Ring, Mrs. W.A. Agee and Mrs. John Nuckolls. Mrs. Mildred Ann Bartee, whose death on November 25th, was _ _ _ _ _ _ _ noted in Tuesday's issue of The Southwest Times, was born in Max Creek in 1857, the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John Kersey. At the age of 16 she was married to James T. Lowman, there being seven children born to this union of whom only three survived. Following her husband's death Mrs. Lowman was married to George C. Bartee, eigth children being born to them of whom four survive, Mrs. W.A. Agee, Mrs. John Nuchols, Mrs. T.E. Ring and Robert M. Bartee. Mrs. J.M. Hardy, known by all as Bessie, died several years ago. Mrs. Bartee led a loving and devoted Christian life and was always a comforter to those who knew her. Not one of her children ever heard her make an unkind remark. She proved her true motherhood by always remaining at home and ever trying to make it peaceful and happy. Deceased was in perfect health until about three weeks ago, at which time she took a bronchial cold and cough which were followed by pneumonia. She knew everyone and talked to her family and friends, trying to remain cheerful to the end. Mrs. M.C. Weeks, her eldest daughter, of Snowville, stayed by the bedside with her sisters, Mrs. W.A. Agee, Mrs. T.E. Ring, and Mrs. John S. Nuckols to the last. Two brothers survive Mrs. Bartee. They are N.S. Kersey and T.W. Kersey. Floral offerings were many and beautiful.
BARTEE	Robert	M.		Sunday January 11, 1942 Mrs. T.E. Ring received word Friday of the death of her brother, Robert M. Bartee, 50, in Chicago. He was born in Pulaski, son of George C. and Mildred A. Bartee, and lived here until the first world war began. He had made his home in Chicago for the past 18 years and was to be buried there. He is survived by another sister, Mrs. Maude Nuchols, of Welsh, W. Va.
BARTLEY	James	Dillard		James Dillard Bartley, age 87, of Radford, died Sunday Nov. 2, 2003 at his home. He was a member of the Fairlawn Presbyterian Church and a retired employee of Hercules, Inc. He was a member and past Master of Virginia May Lodge #38 AF&AM and a past High Priest of Peyton Coles Royal Arch Chapter. He was preceded in death by his wife Margaret, four brothers and one sister. Surviving are: his son, William G. Bartley, Raleigh, N.C.; grandson, William D. Reichner, Dublin; granddaughter, Donna E. Shockley, Pulaski; sister, Bonnie Bartley Willis, Kingsport, Tenn.; and a special friend and caregiver, Brenda Reichner, Dublin; four step grandchildren, Rick Cadle, Dublin, Patrick and Michael Cadle, Texas, Linda Jarez, Calif. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 5 at the Fairlawn Presbyterian Church, with the Rev. Terry Woodard officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens. May Lodge #38 AF&AM will conduct Masonic Graveside Services. Members attending are ask to meet at the cemetery by 11:30 a.m. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 4 at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford.	Nov. 2, 2003
BARTON	Donald	Earl		Transcribed by Liz Linden July 27, 1961 Donald Earl Barton, 46, Lynchburg, died last night at his home. He was the brother of Mrs. J. C. Scott and Mrs. Roy Bishop, Pulaski. Funeral will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at Fort Hill Methodist Church, Lynchburg with burial in Sunrise Burial Park, Radford at 3 p.m.	Wednesday, July 26, 1961
BARTON	Myra		FITZHUGH	Wednesday October 11, 1961 Mrs. Myra Fitzhugh Barton, 75, Route No. 1, Dublin, died today at 8:15 am at Radford Hospital after a long illness. Survivors include her husband Strother Barton; three sisters, Mrs. Robert Harvey Barton, Falls Church; Mrs. Edward Ferneyhough, Alexandria; and Mrs. George Winfree, Richmond and several nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held at the Newbern Cemetery Thursday at 3 pm conducted by Dr. Frank Trotter, pastor of First Methodist church, Pulaski with burial in the Fitzhugh plot there. The body will remain at Stevens Funeral Home.
BASSITT	Bertha		McGUIRE	Friday January 12, 1923 Mrs. Bertha McGuire Bassitt, widowed daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frank McGuire, died early Tuesday morning at the family home at Dora, in the 31 year of her life. She had been in failing health nearly two years though after a severe illness of three weeks death came quite unexpectedly. Mrs. Bassitt was twice married. Her first husband was Charlie Cox, to whom she was married in 1907. He met his death four years afterwards on the yard at the acid plant. Two children were born to them, Howard, age 14, and Ethel, age 12, who now survived her. In 1914 she married Carl Bassitt, who four years ago died during the flu epidemic. From this marriage two children survive her, Richard, 8, and Carley Allen, 6. Mrs. Bassitt was a member of the Apostolic church and a devoted mother. The family have had the sympathy and aid of friends throughout her illness and death. Beside her children, she is survived by her father, mother, three sisters and two brothers. Funeral services were held Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock in the East Pulaski M.E. church conducted by Rev. J.W. Powers, her pastor. Interment was in the Dora cemetery.	January 9, 1923
BAUMGARDNER	Roby	K.		Transcribed by Carolyn Worrell Monday, October 25, 1948 Funeral services for Roby K. BAUMGARDNER, 22, who was accidentally killed last week by a live wire while working for the Bell Telephone Co., of Shreveport, La., were held yesterday from the Thomas M. Seagle and Sons Funeral Home with burial at Little Walker Creek. The Rev. M.A. Stevenson, assisted by the Rev. W.D. Larrowe, was in charge of the services. American Legion post No. 7 was in charge of military rites at the cemetery. The son of Mr. and Mrs. Roby A. BAUMGARDNER, the deceased moved to Louisiana several years ago. He is a grandson of C. Kelly KING, Pulaski County.
BEAMER	Berlie		GARLAND	Berlie Garland Beamer, 82, passed away Friday, July 4, 2003 at her home in Belspring. She as a member of Belspring United Methodist Church. She was a loving and hard working wife and mother. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed sharing her meals with friends, family and the sick. Survivors include her husband, William P. Beamer, Sr. of Belspring; a daughter, Patricia B. Cox of Elliston; a son, William Preston Beamer, Jr. of Radford; five grandchildren; two brothers, Arthur Garland of Gray, Tenn. and Frank Don Garland of Grand Island, Fla.; and three sisters, Bernice G. Stair of Roanoke, Beulah Wilson of Grand Island, Fla., and Myrtle Carroll of Christiansburg. Funeral services will be held Monday, July 7, 2003 at 3 p.m. at the Belspring United Methodist Church with Rev. Maria Grimm. Interment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Sunday at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to either the Belspring United Methodist Church or the Carilion Hospice Services. The family is being served by the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	July 4, 2003
BEASLEY	David	Fleming		Transcribed by Carolyn Worrell Monday, May 8, 1961 David Fleming BEASLEY, 94, died Saturday night in a home for the aged. Born in Carroll County, the son of the late Thomas Keston BEASLEY and Jemimah ALLEN BEASLEY, he is survived by two sons, Ray BEASLEY, Kingsport, Tenn., and Harley BEASLEY, Miami, Fla.; six daughters, Mrs. R.R. RAGAN, Roanoke, Mrs. C.N. MARTIN, Pocahontas; Mrs. C.L. CREGER, and Mrs. E.L. MILLER, both of Dublin; Mrs. Sam MARTIN, Pulaski and Mrs. O.L. BEDSAUL, Jenkinjones, W. Va.; 25 grandchildren, 36 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today at 3 p.m. from Thomas M. Seagle and Sons Funeral Home, with the Rev. P.H. Horner officiating. Burial will follow in the Dublin Cemetery. Pallbearers will be grandsons. The body will remain at the funeral home.	Saturday, May 06, 1961
BEASLEY	Ervin	Monroe		Ervin Monroe Beasley, 90 of Radford, passed away Friday, December 5, 2003 at the New River Valley Medical Center. He was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church and a retired molder at the Lynchburg Foundry with 35 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Zeda Mae Beasley. Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Linda and Darrell Cromer of Radford; and a sister, Mabel B. Nester of New River. Funeral services will be held Monday, December 8, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with Rev. Ersel Alderman officiating. Interment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Sunday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	Friday, December 5, 2003
BEDWELL	Madge			January 30, 1983 Miss Madge Bedwell died early Sunday morning at her home in Independence. Born in Independence, she was the daughter of the late John W. BEDWELL and Etta Lee BARTON BEDWELL. She was a retired assistance cashier of the Bank of Virginia in Pulaski, where she worked for 45 years. Surviving are two sisters, Miss Maude B. BEDWELL and Miss Euna L. BEDWELL, both of Independence. The funeral will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Reins-Sturdivant Funeral Home Chapel, Independence, with the Rev. Olin Shupe officiating. Burial will follow in the Independence Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. today at the funeral home.	Sunday, January 30, 1983
BEENE	Robert	Allen		Tuesday June 25, 1968 Robert Allen Beene Sr., 59, of 45 Lakeshore Drive, Hampton, died Sunday in a Newport News hospital. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mildred Boyd, Richmond; one daughter, Mrs. John Richardson, and four grandchildren. The funeral is being held today at 2 pm from Northminister Baptist Church with burial in Westhampton Memorial Park. The body remained at Woody Funeral Home, Richmond, until today at 12:30pm. In lieu of flowers contributions are to be made to the Mercury Lions Club Eye Bank at Hampton.	June 23, 1968
BELL	Andrew	Matthews		Transcribed by: Pam Jones Tuesday October 26, 1943 Andrew Matthews BELL, 11, son of Gordon C. BELL and the late Mary WITHROW BELL, died this morning at his home in Dublin. Survivors include his father and three brothers, Edgar, of Dublin; Gordon, jr. of Camp Shenango, Penn.; David, of pre-flight school, Lansing, Mich., and one aunt, Miss Annie WITHROW, of Dublin. Funeral services will be announced later awaiting word of arrival of his brothers.
BELL	Joel	Matthews		Friday, July 10,1931 The body of Raymond BELL 25, who was killed Thursday in a mine accident at Switchback, WVA is expected to arrive in Pulaski tonight on No. 13.   Details of the accident are lacking.  Mrs. BELL, the widow, who before her marriage was Miss Virginia FARMER, and one small son, reside in Pulaski.  Funeral arrangements had not been completed this afternoon, but it was understood that interment would be in Dublin cemetery tomorrow.  BELL was a former resident of Woodlawn.  The body is being accompanied by a brother Robert BELL. Sunday, July 12, 1931: Funeral for Raymond BELL held today at 11 at the home of his mother in law, Mrs. SMITH on Dude Hill.	July 9,1931
BENNETT	John	M.		Friday Jan. 26, 1823 (partial transcription) John M. Bennett died Monday night at 11:15 o'clock at his late hom on 5th street north, death being due to infirmities of age, he being 84 years old. Mr. Bennett was born in Boston, Mass., Sept. 5, 1889. Two years ago, his increasing years made it necessary for him to retire and with his wife came to Pulaski in June 1921, which has since been thier home, they building an attractive bungalow. The deceased was twice amrried, his first wife having been Miss Olivia V. Perkins of Marrietta, Ohio. Of this union there is one surviving daughter, Mrs. F.R. Wilder, and a granddaughter, Olivia Bennett Wilder of Louisville. He afterwards married Miss Margaret W. Thorne of Wythe county, who survives. There is one brother, A.L. Bennett of Connersvill, Ind., and two sisters, Mrs. Lou Gwin of New Albany, Ind., and Mrs. Goodale of St. Louis. His daughter, Mrs. Wilder, had been at his bedside since the holidays.	Jan. 22, 1823
BENTLEY	Charles	Everett		Sunday May 26, 1963 Charles Everett Bentley, 85, died in Pulaski Hospital after a brief illness. Born in Bland county, the son of the late William Frank Bentley and Martha Green Bentley, he is survived by his wife, Mrs. Lillie Dobbins Bentley; five sons, Dewey Bentley and Edgar Bentley both of Hopewell, Va.; Frank Bentley, Kansas City, Mo.; Clarence Bentley and Roy Bentley both of Pulaski; one foster son, Cherman Smith, Pulaski; five daughters, Mrs. J.A. Rupe, Mrs. Phillip Dunnigan, Mrs. Sydney Fanning, Mrs. Lawrence Pugh, Miss Roxie Bently, all of Pulaski; one brother Robert Bentley, Pulaski; three sisters, Mrs. Nancy Dobbins, Pulaski; Mrs. Kelley Brewer, Radford; and Mrs. Margaret Edwards, Morristown, Tenn.; 19 grandchildren and nine great grandchildren. Services will be held Monday at 2:30 pm from the East Main Street Church of God, with Rev. T.O. Dennis officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. The body will remain at Thomas M. Seagle and Sons Funeral Home until one hour before services.
BENTLEY	Edgar	J.		NEWARK, OHIO - Edgar J. Bentley, died on Friday, July 9, 2004, at Licking Memorial Hospital. He was born Mar. 22, 1931, in Pulaski to the late John and Ollie Bentley. Mr. Bentley retired from Holiday Inn Motel. He is survived by wife, Betty of 53 years; sons, Jack Bentley, John Bentley; daughter, Debbie Dunlap; brother, Roy Bentley; sister, Wilma Cook; 15 grandchildren, several great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Funeral service was held at 7 p.m. on Monday at the Criss Schoedinger Funeral Home, 179 Granville Street officiated by Rev. Robert Knox. Visitation was held from 5-7 p.m. before service time.	Friday, July 9, 2004
BERGER	Isadore	Robert		BRADENTON, FLA. - Dr. Isadore Robert Berger, 94, of Bradenton, Fla. died Monday, June 14, 2004 in Bradenton. He was born in Philadelphia, Pa. on Nov. 1, 1909 and he was the son of the late Manuel Berger and Sadie Korik Berger. Mr. Berger was of the Jewish Faith. He served with the United States Army during World War II and held the rank of Major. He was transferred to the Reserves where he retired with the rank of Colonel. He graduated from the Jefferson Medical College in Pa. He worked as a physician for the Civil Service in the Panama Canal Zone for over 30 years. He was a member of the Elks Club in the Canal Zone and he also liked to swim. Surviving are: his wife of 61 years, Querida Berger, Brandenton, Fla.; two daughters, Bobbie Berger, Brandenton, Fla., Diana J. Berger, Washington D.C. A graveside service will be held Friday June 18, 2004 at 11 a.m. from the West End Cemetery, Wytheville. The Pulaski VFW Post #1184 will conduct the military graveside rites. There will be no visitation at the funeral home but the family will receive friends after the service at the cemetery. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va. and Shannon Funeral Home, Bradenton, Fla.	Monday, June 14, 2004
BERRY	E.	Wayne		E. Wayne Berry, 94, died Mar. 16, 2004 in Pulaski, Va. of natural causes. Berry, a graduate of Julliard School of Music, Arthur Jordan Conservatory of Music and Westminister Choir School in Princeton, N. J., was an accomplished musician, and head of the department of music at the Cincinnati Bible College for 21 years. He taught music at Butler University in Indianapolis, Ind., Franklin College in Franklin, Ind., and was organist and choirmaster at the large Christian church in Columbus, Ind. where he helped design the 5000-pipe pipe organ for the church. After retiring from the Cincinnati Bible College, he moved to Delaware to be near his daughter, Gyneth Bennett. While in Delaware he developed a large and prosperous piano tuning business, that he later shared with his younger daughter, Jeannie George, also a tuner. He attended the Capitol City Church of Christ in Dover, Del., where he was an elder of the congregation for over 25 years and their organist. This work, along with others, was started by his son-in-law, Raymond Bennett, an evangelist. The last years of his life were spent in Dublin, Va. where he resided near his daughter Jeannie. While there, he played the organ in the Community Christian Church where his son-in-law, Clyde F. George, ministers. At the time of his death, he lived at the Highland Ridge Rehab Center, where he played the piano, gave concerts and accompanied musical programs. He continued to be active up until the time of his death. He is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Raymond Bennett, (Gyneth), of Millsboro, Del. and Mrs. Clyde F. George, (Jeannie), of Dublin, Va. He has two grandchildren, Stephanie and Scott George and a sister, Helen Poulton of Mich. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances, two grandchildren, Joe Bennett and Stevie George and his parents. Memorial service will be held on April 15, 2004 at the Community Christian Church of Newbern, Va. and June 26, 2004 at the Capitol City Church of Christ in Dover, Del.	Mar. 16, 2004
BESS	Charles	Matthew		RADFORD - Charles Matthew Bess, 97 of Radford, passed away Thursday, November 4, 2004 at the New River Valley Medical Center. He was a retired public school custodian. He was preceded in death by his wife of 72 years, Ina Delong Fox Bess and three daughters, and was the last surviving member of his immediate family. Survivors include six daughters, Claudine Humphries of Indianapolis, Ind., Wanda June Dick of Albany, KY, Lola Hedge and Janice Wirt, both of Radford, Eleanor Kelley of Spotsylvania, and Patricia Yenke of Plainfield, Ind.; two sons, Ted W. Bess of Radford, and Rondy Hugh Bess of Martinsville, Ind.; 24 grandchildren, 33 great grandchildren, and 10 great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 7, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with Rev. James M. Kelley, Rev. Jonathan Kelley and Rev. Jack Carls officiating. Funeral services will also be held on Monday at 11:00 a.m. at the Ramp Pentecostal Holiness Church in Ramp, WV with Rev. Felix Baker officiating. Interment will follow in the Richmond Cemetery in Ramp, WV. Flowers would be appreciated but due to his request, in lieu of flowers please make contributions to the Ramp Pentecostal Holiness Church, Box 120, Sandstone, WV 25985. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Saturday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	November 4, 2004
BETHEA	Delma		JOHNSON	Delma Johnson Bethea, age 83 of Radford, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2003 at the New River Valley Medical Center. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church, owner of SW Virginia Tobacco Co., and was a veteran of World War II having served in the Army Air Corp. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar W. Bethea. Survivors include two sons, John S. Bethea, George N. Bethea both of Radford; daughter, Hazel Long of Rim Rock, Ariz.; four sisters, Lillian Turnquist and Ruby Hutchison both of Newport, Wash., Elva Johnson of Spokane, Wash. and Mildred Wrinkle of Milton-Freewater, Ore.; one brother, Lloyd Johnson of Spokane, Wash.; eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, June 4 at 11 a.m. at Grace Episcopal Church in Radford, with Rev. Kris Kramer officiating. Interment will follow in Sunrise Burial Park in Radford. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	Saturday, May 31, 2003
BETTS	George	E.		RADFORD - George E. Betts, Jr., 87, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 26, 2004. Mr. Betts spent the last 25 years living in Sebring, Fla. George was a retired federal employee with the Department of the Navy with over 30 years of service. His wife of nearly sixty years, Callie L. Johnson, recently preceded him in death. He is survived by his two sons, George R. Betts, Suffolk, Va. and John K. Betts, Cape Hatteras, N.C.; daughter, Patty Ryan, Radford, Va.; six grandchildren. He was loved very much by those fortunate enough to have known him, and he will be greatly missed. The family will receive friends from 4 until 5 p.m. Friday, followed by a 5 p.m. service at Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Gentle Sheppard Hospice, P.O. Box 3754, Radford, Va. 24141.	Wednesday, May 26, 2004
BEVINS	George	Lewis		DUNGANNON, VA - George Lewis Bevins, 79, of Dungannon, VA passed away Sunday (May 30, 2004) at Holston Valley Medical Center. He was born in Dungannon, VA on December 19, 1924 and was the only son of the late Dr. Oscar Emory Bevins, MD and Lottie Rosamond Osborne Bevins. He served in the U.S. Army AirCore; was a radio operator/gunner on B17 Flying Fortresses; flew 30 missions over Germany during WWII; received an air medal with three oak leaf clusters, Presidential Unit Citation, and a Purple Heart. He was a member of Ruritan National, 50 Year Mason, member of Veterans of Foreign Wars and the American Legion. He was an active member and officer of the Board of Directors of Clinch River Health Services in Scott County. Mr. Bevins was a member of Dungannon United Methodist Church. Surviving are his wife of 58 years, Lucy Cornelia Brummett Bevins of the home; sons, George Bevins, Jr. and wife Bonnie, Suffolk, VA; Randall Bevins, Pulaski, VA; Ronald Bevins and wife Iris, Kingsport, TN; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; sisters, Beulah Rutherford and Mildred Bevins both of Pulaski, VA. The family will receive friends from 1 to 2 PM Wednesday, June 2, 2004, at Colonial Funeral Home, Weber City, VA and anytime at the residence. Masonic services by Fincastle Lodge No. 33 will be held at 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel. Funeral services will follow with Rev. Steve Collins officiating. Music will be provided by Cassell Chapel Singers. Burial will be at Holston View Cemetery, Weber City, VA with Military graveside services conducted by Pope Air Force Base Honor Guard. Serving as pallbearers will be Paul Dingus, Larry Gillenwater, George Bevins, Jr., Randall Bevins, Ronald Bevins, and Jeff Childress. The staff of Clinch River Valley Clinic will serve as honorary pallbearers. In memory of Mr. Bevins, the family requests donations may be made to Dungannon High School Alumni Scholarship Fund, c/o Shirley Hillman, Rt. 1, Box 1960, Ft. Blackmore, VA 24250 or charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be sent to the Bevins family at cfhwc@earthlink.net..	May 30, 2004
BINDSCHADLER	John			Sunday January 14, 1934 Rochelle, Ga. – Funeral serviced were held Friday afternoon at 4 o’clock at Pine City church for John Bindschadler, of this city. His death followed a long illness. Mr. Bindschadler was 27 years of age and in a very short time had made unbelievable success in the automobile repair shop and service business. His general disposition had won for him a host of loyal friends. He is survived by his father, J. Bindschadler, of Hickory, N.C.; two brothers, B.D. Bindschadler, of Hickory, N.C.; L.M. Bindschadler, of Pulaski; and five sisters, Mrs. D. Foster of Sandersville, Ga.; Mrs. H.E. Illingworth Jr., Pittsfield, Mass.; Miss Katheryne Bindschadler of Hahira, Ga.; Miss Eloise Bindschadler of Pulaski; and Miss Amber Bindschadler of Mt. Selman, Texas.
BISHOP	Harry	Elston		Harry Elston Bishop, 81, passed away Friday, December 5, 2003 at his home in Radford. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church and a U. S. Army veteran having served during WWII. He was a retired Quality Control Engineer for Hercules with 33 years of service. He was predeceased by his parents, Harry L. and Phoebe Berg Bishop, and a sister, Marjorie Fritzel. Survivors include his wife of 56 * years, Verna W. Bishop of Radford; two sons and daughters-in-law, Phillip E. and Kira Bishop of Orlando, FL, and Mark A. and Lou Don Bishop of Radford; a daughter, Elaine Brooks of Griffin, GA; a daughter-in-law, Marsha Bishop of Orlando, FL; a brother, Keith Bishop of Kansas City, MO; five grandchildren and their spouses, Teresa and Mike Chambers, Michelle and Alex Jones, Stephen and Laura Bishop, Shaughna Bishop, and Aaron Bishop; and two great-grandchildren, Cliff Roberts and Cameron Chambers. Memorial services will be held Sunday, December 7, 2003 at 7:00 p.m. at the Central United Methodist Church with Rev. Charles Lockerby officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to either the Central United Methodist Church Choir or to John’s Island Missions. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until the time of the service Sunday at the church. Arrangements are being handled by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford.	Friday, December 5, 2003
BISHOP	Henry	W.		Transcribed by: Pam Jones Sunday, June 3, 1928 Word has been received here of the death of Henry W. BISHOP, aged 73 years, which occurred Tuesday evening about 7:30 at the home of his daughter, Mrs. Margaret WHITE, at Radford. His wife, who was Miss. Mary REED, preceded him to the grave about eight years ago. Mr. BISHOP was a resident of this place for about fifty years, having sold his farm about seven years ago, and since made his home in Montgomery county. The following children survive: Mrs. Margaret WHITE, Radford; Mrs. Henry BISHOP, Montgomery county; Mrs. R. L. COVEY, Mrs. N. M. ALBRIGHT, Mrs. E. M. DODSON, and James BISHOP all of Indianola, Iowa; John BISHOP, Snowville, and Mrs. Viola THOMPSON Funeral services were conducted Thursday afternoon at 3 o'clock and burial was in the Radford cemetery. In spite of his illness, death came as a shock to his many friends and relatives.
BISHOP	Otis	M.		Thursday September 21, 1972 Otis M. Bishop, 61, Draper, died at his home early Thursday morning. Born in Smyth County, he was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. William Bishop. He was born in March 27, 1911. He is survived by his wife, Virginia Edwards Bishop, Draper; three daughters, Mrs. Cora Lee Lawson, Draper; Mrs. Lucille Cooper, Sterling; Mrs. Beulah Webb, Draper. One son, James Bishop, Draper. Also surviving are one brother, Steve Bishop, Logan W.Va.; two sisters Mrs. Martha Sells, and Mrs. Sara Tilley of Oceania, W.Va.; and 13 grandchildren. Arrangements are pending by Strickler’s Funeral Home in Pulaski.	September 19, 1972
BISHOP	Ray	Wesley		RADFORD - Ray Wesley Bishop, 71 of Radford, passed away Wednesday night at the Veterans Hospital in Salem. He served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a retired employee of the Lynchburg Foundry with 30 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Shirley H. Bishop, two sons, Michael Bishop and David Bishop both of Radford, three daughters, Brenda Sowers, Christiansburg, Barbara Treolo, Draper, Karen Neice, Radford, three sisters, Opal Sutphin, Radford, Frankie Moore, Roanoke and Geneva Thompson, Riner, five grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Saturday, Nov. 27 at 2 p.m. at the West View Cemetery in Radford with Rev. Charles Lockerby officiating. Members of VFW Post #776 will conduct military graveside rites. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	November 24, 2004
BISHOP	Walter			Sunday January 25, 1942 Funeral services were held Saturday morning in Floyd for Walter Bishop, 83, who was fatally burned when his house caught fire Thursday. He was the grandfather of Allan Epperly, Pulaski. The body was buried in Cooper Valley. He is also survived by five daughters, Mrs. Leonard Epperly of Christiansburg; Mrs. Sid Skaggs of Floyd; Mrs. Ott Sledd and Mrs. Walter Trussel of Radford; and Mrs. Sadie Bishop of Kentucky; two sons, Dewey Bishop of Riner, and Sid Bishop of Floyd.	January 22, 1942
BLACK	Elsie		SEVERN	DUBLIN * Elsie Severn Black, age 87 of Dublin and formerly Pulaski passed away Friday, Jan. 30, 2004. Born July 15, 1916 in Echols, W. Va., she was the daughter of the late George William Severn and Fannie Peather Severn. Two sisters and one brother also preceded her in death. Surviving are: her daughter, Peggy L. Kilbert, Tazewell, Tenn.; three sons, David L. Black, Tazewell, Tenn., Donald G. Black, Madison, Mass.; Stanley R. Black, Monroe, Ga. Memorial services will be conducted Tuesday 11 a.m. at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with Rev. Dale Akers officiating. A private interment will follow at a later date. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements.	Friday, Jan. 30, 2004
BLACKBURN	Minnie	Pearl	HUNDLEY	PULASKI COUNTY - Minnie Pearl Hundley Blackburn, 79, passed away Monday, November 22, 2004 at her home in Pulaski County. Survivors include three daughters, Margaret P. Blackburn of Draper, Linda Carol Blackburn of Texas and Cynthia Lynn Sartin of Radford; a son, Vernon Hazzard Blackburn of Radford; two sisters, Nellie Melton of Winston-Salem, NC and Mary Bunn of Galax; 11 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. As per Mrs. Blackburn’s request, there will be no visitation or funeral service. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory.	Monday, November 22, 2004
BLAIR	Arlene	Bernice	KING	IVANHOE - Arlene Bernice King Blair, age 70, of Ivanhoe, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2003 at her home. She was born in Wythe County Feb. 19, 1933, daughter of the late Sherd and Blanche Delby King. She was a member of the Ivanhoe Civic League and a Member of the Ivanhoe Bridle Club. Surviving are: her husband of 52 years, Donald R. Blair; one daughter, Deborah Smith, Ivanhoe; one son, Timothy Blair, Ivanhoe; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two sisters, Alice Goodson, Fries, Ruby Doyle, Vinton. Funeral services will be held Friday, Dec. 19, at 1 p.m. in the Reese Funeral Chapel with Mr. Jack King officiating. Interment will follow in the Odd Fellows Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Reese Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday or at the residence at any time. Reese Funeral Home, Austinville, Va. is in charge of arrangements.	Tuesday, Dec. 16, 2003
BLAKEMORE	Julia		WYSOR	Saturday January 22, 1921 Dublin – The announcement of the death of Mrs. Julia Wysor Blakemore, received here Friday from the Christiansburg Hospital came as a great shock to relatives and friends notwithstanding the fact her condition had been known to be in extremis for several days and no hopes entertained for her recovery. Complications developing following the birth of a daughter, just two weeks ago today, was the cause of death. The funeral was conducted this afternoon at two o’clock from the home of her parents Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Wysor, Sr., where the body was brought Friday afternoon. The service was conducted by the Rev. M.E. Hansel, her pastor, after which interment was made in the family plot in New Dublin cemetery. The deceased was the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Wysor Sr., and was born, reared, and spent practically her entire life in the community. She was one of three children, two brothers, Captain R.E. Wysor, Jr. and Captain J. Donald Wysor, surviving with her parents. She was in her 26th year. September 4, 1919 in the New Dublin church she wedded John A. Blakemore of Emory, Va. The union was a particularly happy one, the immediately after returning from their bridal trip taking residence at Mr. Blakemore’s home at Emory. A daughter was born to them just two weeks ago at the Christiansburg hospital and in this particular death seems more particularly distressing, leaving the husband and infant in a broken family circle so recently made. The baby was name Mary Walker for her grandmother on her father’s side.
BLAND	Emily	Francis		Thursday July 1, 1920 The sweet and gentle spirit of Mrs. Fannie Bland passed away from this tabernacle to the heavenly mansion on the morning of May 17th, 1920. When about three years ago, she had typhoid fever which settled in her limbs and caused her to be an invalid all her life. She was born in or near Blacksburg September 2nd, 1851. Was married to I.N. Bland, of Giles county, April 10th, 1870. Of this union there is one son W.P. Bland of Bluefield W.Va. Made a profession of religion and was baptized into the fellowship of the Walker’s Creek Baptist church by Rev. J.M. Luck in July 1877 and lived consistent with her profession to the end being greatly afflicted she was deprived of church privileges, but often had the writer held services in her home which she always enjoyed and joined in the singing. Loved to read her bible and religious conversation, but never murmured. Her suffering over she has gone to rest with her Savior. Farewell sister till we meet again.	May 17, 1920
BLAND	I.	Newton		Wednesday January 19, 1921 The funeral for the burial of the late I. Newton Bland was held this morning at 10:30 o’clock from the home of Mr. Mustard on the Altoona and with which family the deceased had recently made his home. The service was conducted by the Rev. L.C. Dickerson assisted by the Rev. T.M. Bane. Interment was made in Oakwood cemetery. The hour had been previously announced for one o’clock this afternoon, but late yesterday it was deemed expedient to change the time to this morning on account of the arrival and departure of some distant friends.
BLEVINS	Edith		HARPER	DUBLIN - Edith Harper Blevins, age 76, of 201 Walker Avenue, Dublin passed away Thursday, July 22, 2004 at the Pulaski Health Care Center. Born August 3, 1927 in Harvey, West Virginia she was the daughter of the late Ira Wade and Ada Giles Harper. One brother, Basil Harper and a great granddaughter, Ashley Nuckols, also preceded her in death. She retired from Dublin Garment with over 25 years of service. She was a member of the Grace Baptist Church, Dublin. Surviving are: her husband, Calvin Blevins, Dublin; daughter and son-in-law, Yvonne B. and James F. Nuckols, Dublin; son and daughter-in-law, Elwood and Janice Blevins, Christiansburg, grandchildren, Mary White, Teresa Nuckols, Belinda Nuckols, Lisa Grubb, Mark Blevins; three great grandsons; four great granddaughters; sister, Mary Hunter, Charleston, W. Va.; brother, Dempsey Harper, Winter Park, Fla. Funeral services will be held Saturday 11 a.m. at Bower Funeral Chapel, Dublin with the Rev. Robert Martin officiating. Interment will follow at the Old Dublin Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 p.m. Friday evening at the Bower Funeral Chapel, East Main Street, Dublin. Bower Funeral Chapel, Dublin is handling the arrangements.	Thursday, July 22, 2004
BLEVINS	Jacob	Avery		PULASKI -- Jacob Avery Blevins, 70, of 1325 Dora Highway, died Monday, May 25, 1998, in the University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville. He was a native of Sullivan County, TN, a U.S. Army veteran of World War II, and attended the Peak Creek Mission of Prayer. He was retired from the Radford Army Ammunition Plant with over 17 years of service. Survivors include his wife, Mamie Lea Wyatt Blevins; one daughter, Mrs. Frank (Dianne) Thompson, Pulaski; five sons, James Franklin Blevins, Freddie Wayne Blevins, Larry Junior Blevins and Ronald Gene Blevins, all of Pulaski, and Roy Lee Blevins, Grahams Forge; one sister, Lennie Gibson, Damascus; 17 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. Bower Funeral Chapels, Pulaski, is in charge.	Monday, May 25, 1998
BLEVINS	Lannie		HUFFMAN	Friday July 12, 1968 Mrs. Lannie Huffman Blevins, formerly of Pulaski and Dublin, died Sunday at a Salem Nursing home. Mrs. Blevins was the widow of Matthew Blevins. Friends may call at Wright’s Funeral Home, Damascus. Services will be held at the Asien Church in Konnarock Wednesday at 2 pm.	July 7, 1968
BLEVINS	Mamie	Lea	WYATT	Mamie Lea Wyatt Blevins, 69, departed this life early Saturday morning, Dec. 23, 2000, at Pulaski Community Hospital after a long illness. She was born March 11, 1931, in Sullivan County, TN, the daughter of the late Franklin Wyatt and Virginia Lou Phillips Wyatt. She was a devoted mother and beloved grandmother and great-grandmother of a very large family residing around the Pulaski community. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Avery Blevins; one grandson, Lee Blevins; four brothers, Clay Wyatt and Ray Wyatt, both of Ohio, Glenn Wyatt and Harold "Doc" Wyatt, both of Bristol, TN; and one sister, Margaret Gentry of Cookeville, TN. She attended the Peak Creek Mission of Prayer. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Frank (Dianne) Thompson; five sons, James Franklin Blevins, Freddie Wayne Blevins, Larry Junior Blevins and Ronald Gene Blevins, all of Pulaski, and Roy Lee Blevins of Grahams Forge; four sisters, Bill Johnson, Sheryl Trivett and Hattie Mae Rush, all of Bristol, TN, and Marie Moore of Stone Mountain, GA; one brother, Claude Wyatt of Bristol, TN; 17 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at Greenwood Baptist Church, Denton's Valley (Washington County) with the Rev. Dale Akers, the Rev. Floyd Nelson and Evangelist Danny McGlothlin officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Wednesday from 7-9 p.m. at the Greenwood Baptist Church, Denton's Valley. The family will be meeting at the home of Lewis and Jewell Montgomery, Denton's Valley Road, Wednesday and Thursday. Stevens Funeral Home in Pulaski is in charge of arrangements.	Dec. 23, 2000
BLEVINS	Virginia		JOHNSON	Thursday December 7, 1972 Mrs. Virginia Johnson Blevins, 60, of Route 1, Pulaski, wife of Willie Blevins, died Wednesday night in Pulaski General Hospital. She was born in Richlands October 19, 1912 Surviving are six daughters, Mrs. Bill Havens, Mrs. Bernard Brown, Mrs. Homer Pennington, and Mrs. Brent Smith all of Columbus Ohio; Mrs. Jerry Hughes and Mrs. Edward Clark both of Pulaski; and on step daughter, Mrs. Shirley Harper, Dublin; three sons, Arthur Compton Jr., Columbus, Ohio; Roger C. Compton, Marion, Ohio; and Robert C. Compton, South Boston; three sisters, Mrs. Obey Wheeler, Radford; Mrs. Morris Hagy, Wytheville; Mrs. Wiley Hagy, Rural Retreat; one brother Johnny Johnson of Maryland, also 23 grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending at Stevens Funeral Home.	December 6, 1972
BOADWINE	Archie	B.		Archie B. Boadwine, Jr., age 75, of Beverly Hills, Fla. passed away Sunday, Oct. 12, 2003 at Hernando, Fla. He was born in Pulaski to the late Archie B. Boadwine, Sr. and Margie Richardson Boadwine. He was a member of Beverly Hills Community Church and was a veteran of World War II serving in the United States Army. Surviving are: his wife of 44 years, Betty J. Stoots Boadwine, Beverly Hills, Fla.; son, Michael Stephen Boadwine, Panama City, Fla.; brother, William Boadwine, Pulaski; sister, Doris Harris, Southern Pines, N. C.; one granddaughter. Memorial contributions may be made to: Beverly Hills Community Church, 82 Civic Circle, Beverly Hills, Fla. 34465 or Joy Ranch, P. O. Box 727, Hillsville, Va. 24343-0727. Fero Funeral Home in Beverly Hills, Fla. in charge of the arrangements.	Sunday, Oct. 12, 2003
BOARD	Frank	Henry		March 3, 1977 The funeral for Frank Henry BOARD, 73, Of 1204 Randolph Ave., Pulaski, who died early Thursday morning at his home will be Saturday at 11 a.m. Stevens Funeral Chapel in Pulaski with the Rev. James Hankins officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery in Pulaski The family will receive friends today from 7 to 9 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home.	Sunday, Oct. 12, 2003
BOAZ	Doris Dawn			Tuesday, December 1, 1936 Doris Dawn Boaz, six weeks old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs Fleet Boaz of Martinsville, passed away last night at the home of her Grandparents, Mr.s and Mrs. J.H. Gibbs of East sixth street from pnuemonia. She is survived by her parents, two sisters and a brother. Funeral services were held this afternoon from the home on sixth street with burial in Dora Cememtery.
BOCKOCK	Jennie	Blanche	MOREHEAD	Sunday October 8, 1972 Mrs. Jennie Blanche Morehead Bocock, 89, died Sunday evening in Riverview Nursing Home, Narrows, after an extended illness. Born in Pulaski county she was the daughter of the late Andrew Rush Morehead and Elizabeth Dudley Morehead, and preceded in death by her husband Harvey Early Bocock. She is survived by one son, Forrest L. Bocock, Bluefield, W.Va., two grandchildren, three great grandchildren. A graveside funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2pm in Newbern Cemetery with Dr. Robert H. Duncan officiating. The body is at Thomas M. Seagle and Sons Funeral Home, and friends may call any time Tuesday.
BODY	Ronald			Monday June 10, 1963 Ronald Body, Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Pulaski died Saturday in a Columbus hospital. He is survived by one sister Mrs. Mary Della Crisp, Pulaski and several aunts and uncles. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 1:30pm from St. James Methodist church in Columbus.
BOGLE	Jessie	C.		Transcribed by Carolyn Worrell Thursday, August 3, 1961 Jesse C. BOGLE, 38, Harrisburg, Pa., formerly of Pulaski, died Wednesday morning at Harrisburg. Surviving is his mother, Mrs. Nannie MILLER BOGLE, Bland. Funeral service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from Byrnes Chapel Methodist Church, Mechanicsburg with the Rev. Gerald Mustard and the Rev. Buren Littreal officiating. Burial will be in the Mechanicsburg Cemetery. The body will be taken to the home of the deceased's mother today at 5 p.m.	August 2, 1961
BOLAND	Pearl		HAWKINS	Monday January 8, 1934 Mr. and Mrs. Frank Hawkins, Miss Frances Hawkins, and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Dale left yesterday for Baltimore having been called there on account of the death of their mother Mrs. Pearl Hawkins Boland. Burial will be in Baltimore.
BOLT	Emmarilla			Tuesday December 29, 1964 Funeral for Miss Emmarilla Blot, 77, Route 2, Dublin, who died Monday morning in a Wythe county nursing home will be Wednesday at 2pm from the Steven’s Funeral Chapel. The Rev. Harry L. Sumner will officiate. Burial will be in the Thornspring cemetery. Born July 12, 1887.	December 28, 1964
BOND	Bernard	Early		Wednesday October 11, 1972 Bernard Early Bond, 67, died at his home in Hillsville Monday. A farmer, he is survived by his wife, Ida Reynolds Bond, two daughters, Mrs. Wythe Kemp and Mrs. Roger Clark both of Pulaski; three sons, Ralph, Mt. Airy, N.C.; Bernard Howard, Hillsville; Fred, Pulaski; four sisters, Mrs. Hobert Buchanan, Coburn; Mrs. Graham Edmonds, Galax; Mrs. Ernie Thompson, Chesapeake; Mrs. Posey Ogle, Hillsville; three brothers, Roscoe and Sexton both of Hillsville, and Edmond Bond, Woodlawn; and 15 grandchildren. Funeral services were held at 2 pm today at the Little Vine Primitive Baptist Church, Hillsville with burial in the White Cemetery. Vaughan Guynn McGrady Funeral Home handled arrangements.	October 9, 1972
BOND	Hobart	G.		Monday September 14, 1964 Hobert G. Bond, 41, 6011 Ridge Ave, died early Sunday morning in his home. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Beulah Anne Bond, Pulaski; two daughters, Miss Ester Faye Bond and Miss Deborah Bond both of Pulaski; three sons, Frank, Michael, and Samuel Bond all of Pulaski; his parents, Mr. and Mrs. N.L. Bond, Pulaski; four sisters, Mrs. Edna Eastridge, Galax; Mrs. J. Quesenberry, Muncie, Ind.; Mrs. Scott Burleson, Lexington, N..C.; and Mrs. Robert Tickle, Altis, Okia; three brothers, Rex E. Bond, Sebring, Fla.; Wallace Bond, Pa.; and Ray Bond. Funeral will be Tuesday at 2 pm from Cliff View Church of God near Galax conducted by the Rev. Harry L. Sumner. Burial will follow in the family cemetery, Carroll County. The body will remain at Strickler's Funeral Home until one hour before the service.	September 13, 1964
BOND	Wesley	G.		Friday September 22, 1961 Wesley G. Bond, two-month old son of Mr. and Mrs. Garland L. Bond of Washington DC died Wednesday. Surviving are on sisters, Victoria Lee Bond, Washington DC; his grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Richard Bond, Barren Springs; and Mr. and Mrs. George C. Groman of Johnstown, Pa. Graveside services will be held Saturday at 1 pm from the Bond Cemetery in Barren Springs. They will be conducted by Elder F.F. Martin. The body remains at Strickler’s Funeral home until the hour of the service.	September 20, 1961
BONDURANT	Kenneth	Kessler		Kenneth Kessler (Ken) Bondurant, 54, died Friday, June 18, 2004, following an intensive 9-month battle with cancer. Ken was born June 28, 1949, in Radford. He was a graduate of Radford High School and Emory & Henry College, and did graduate work at Virginia Tech. Following a short career as a juvenile probation officer in Delaware, he joined Bondurant Realty Corporation in 1972. He is survived by his devoted wife of 30 years, Carolee Jackson Bondurant; three sons - Kenneth Jr., Jacob and Benjamin; a daughter - Kathryn; his parents, Hix and Lillian Bondurant, all of Radford; two brothers, Bill Bondurant of Radford, and David Bondurant of Baton Rouge, LA; a sister - Nancy Bondurant of Oneonta, NY. A service celebrating Ken's life will be held at Grove United Methodist Church, Tuesday, June 22 at 11 a.m. Family visitation will be held at Grove United Methodist Church on Monday, June 21, from 6 to 9 p.m. Memorial gifts may be made to Grove United Methodist Church, 1020 Tyler Ave., Radford, VA 24141; or to Emory & Henry College, Emory, VA 24327-0950, for the Visual and Performing Arts Center Fund (VPAC); or to the Radford University Foundation, P. O. Box 6915, Radford, VA 24142, for the Kenneth Bondurant Scholarship Fund. Arrangements are being made with Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford.	Friday, June 18, 2004
BONGARD	Janice	Patti		Janice Patti Bongard, 66, of 4231 Little Wytheville Road, Draper, passed away Saturday morning, May 10, 2003, at Pulaski Community Hospital. She was born Nov. 8, 1936 in Englewood, N.J., and was preceded in death by her late parents. Surviving are husband, John Bongard of Draper; sons, Brian Bongard of Salem and John C. Bongard of Spokane, Wash.; grandsons, Charles, Timothy, Ian, and Thor Bongard. The family will be having a private memorial ceremony Thursday, May 15, 2003.	May 10, 2003
BONHAM	Elizabeth			Pulaski is the less now that Elizabeth Bonham has died. Little children will never again delight in seeing all her cats sunning themselves next to Sixth Street Park. Passers-by will miss the brilliant colors in her English garden or the chance to talk endlessly with her about the stars, the constellations, and different varieties of tomatoes, or even the Punic Wars. She was, indeed, a gentle woman whose grandfather, Benjamin Blocksidge, migrated from England in the 1890's to her beloved hometown, Pulaski. Everyone who knew Elizabeth has a story to tell. It is said that her father took her to Christmas Mass at Christ Episcopal when she was very small. She loved the church and especially that pew, and until she became ill, she occupied that pew every Sunday-for eight decades! But she certainly did not just sit. She became church historian, altar guild chairwoman and member of the Women's Auxiliary. She used her artistic talent to do the handwork on the altar linens, to design and craft the needlepoint kneelers for the altar rail and the choir stalls. Also she drew the edifice of the church that appears on the Sunday bulletin. One year she received national attention for her illustration of a Christmas procession. Ms. Elizabeth Bonham, lifelong resident of Pulaski, died Tuesday, November 18, 2003, after a prolonged illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Hugh and Alice Bonham. Only a few cousins survive her. An accomplished painter and photographer, Ms. Bonham was a fervent patron of the arts and a vital supporter of the Fine Arts Center of the New River Valley. Ms. Bonham studied literature and art at Goucher College in Baltimore. After her travels abroad, she returned home to care for her parents. She also became the County Coordinator for the Office of Economic Opportunity, then worked for the library, followed by a stint reading proof for The Southwest Times and working with the Census Bureau. Friends may honor her at the 10:30 a.m. interment at Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski, on Saturday, November 22, 2003, followed by a memorial service at 11 a.m. at Christ Episcopal Church, Pulaski, with Rev. Vickie Houk officiating. A reception and visitation will follow the service in the Church Parrish Hall. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts are requested for Christ Episcopal Church, P.O. Box 975, Pulaski, Va. 24301. Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, Va., is in charge of the arrangements	Tuesday, November 18, 2003
BONNER	Darlene	M.	HOGAN	Darlene M. Bonner, age 76 of Radford, departed this life on April 8, 2004 at the Radford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a long illness. She was born on Nov. 27, 1927 in Alabama, the daughter of the late Lillie Hogan and George McNell. She was a long time resident of Radford. She had been a long time employee of the Country Kitchen Restaurant in Christiansburg. She leaves to cherish her memory two sons, Willie Bonner, Jr. and Eugene Bonner, three grandchildren. Funeral services were held today April 12 at 11 a.m. at New Mount Olive United Methodist Church, Radford with Reverend, Dr. H. A. Lindsey officiating. Burial followed at Sunrise Burial Park, Fairlawn, Va. The family received friends from 10 a.m. until time of the service at the church. Penn’s Funeral Home handled the arrangements	May 10, 2003
BONOMO	Angela	Marie		Transcribed by Carolyn Worrell Monday, July 17, 1961 Angela Marie BONOMO, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter J. BONOMO, died Saturday night in the Radford Community Hospital. Surviving in addition to the parents are; paternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Aldo BONOMO, Fairview, N.J.; maternal grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. J.G.BUFORD, Dublin. Graveside services will be held in New Dublin Cemetery at 3 p.m. today with Father P.E. Sadie officiating. The body will remain at Stevens Funeral Home until 2:30 p.m. today.	Saturday, July 15, 1961
BOOZE	Lee			Transcribed by Carolyn Worrell Thursday, July 15, 1920 H. E. MORGAN, of New River Depot, accompanied by his daughter, Miss Mary, of Dublin are in Salem to attend the funeral of his sister, Mrs. Lee BOOZE, which took place today. Her death was due to a complication.
BOWER	Mark			Mark Bower, age 85 of 1325 Hopkins Drive, Pulaski died suddenly Sunday, June 29, 2003 in a multi car/truck accident near Louisville, Kentucky (Shelby County) on a trip to visit a nephew, Jay Brallier in Victor, Idaho. Born August 24, 1917 in Noble County, Indiana, he was the son of the late Elder Clarence Elsworth Bower and Iva Elizabeth Brown Bower. His first wife and children’s mother, Helen Frances Via Bower who preceded him in death in 1975, one brother, Dallas Kay Bower and one sister, Ruby Bower Brallier, a mother and father-in-law Jerry N. Via and Lala Flora Via, a brother-in-law, Richard Paul Via, and a sister-in-law, Virginia Via Koogler also precede him in death. Mr. Bower was a graduate of Winter Park High School (Winter Park, Florida), Class of 1936. He attended Bridgewater College where he met his wife, Helen. He served on the Board of Trustees of Bridgewater College for 20 years. He also graduated from the Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, Cincinnati, Ohio in 1938 where he obtained his degree in funeral service. He and his first wife, Helen Via Bower purchased Strickler’s Funeral Homes, Inc. from Stanley and Bessie Strickler in 1970 which is now trading as Bower Funeral Chapels in Pulaski and Dublin where his family owns and operates the family business. He was honored in 1994 at the Virginia Funeral Directors Association Annual convention as a “Golden Licensee: for those active in funeral service for fifty years, and had been a licensed Funeral Director for over 60 years. Mr. Bower was born and raised in the Brethren faith and was a life member of the Church of the Brethren in Florida and Virginia where he had served as a Deacon. He was a long time member of the Dublin Lions Club. Surviving: wife, Alberta Thompson Bower and her family, Pulaski. His family: one daughter and son-in-law, Dana Bower Rygas and Alex Rygas, Pulaski; one son and daughter-in-law, Dallas Paul and Betty Bower, Front Royal, Va.; four grandsons, Spencer Alexandre Rygas, Pulaski and great granddaughter, Anna Lauren, Aaron Christopher Rygas, Pulaski, Adrian Mark Rygas, Pulaski, David P. Bower, Roanoke; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Christine and George Merriman, Fieldale, Va.; sister-in-law, Frances K. Via, Daleville, Va. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday 11 a.m. at the First Church of the Brethren with Rev. John Collins and Rev. David Hoover (a long time friend) officiating. Interment will follow in Evergreen Burial Park, Roanoke with Dr. David Hoagland officiating in Roanoke, Va. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bower Funeral Chapel, 1631 Bobwhite Blvd., Pulaski. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements.	Sunday, June 29, 2003
BOWERS	Howard	James		PEARISBURG * Howard James Bowers, Jr., 30, of 1187 Flat Hollow Rd. (white gate), Pearisburg, died Feb. 19, 2004. He was born in Baltimore, Md. on Jan. 16, 1974 and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. Howard James Bowers, Sr. of Pearisburg. In addition to his parents, he is survived by a son, Tyler James Bowers of Bluff City, Tenn.; daughter, Tyra Kaylee Bowers of Pulaski; sister, Jennifer Louise Bowers of Christiansburg; many aunts; uncles; cousins; and one nephew. Funeral services will be held Monday, Feb. 23, 2004 at 11 a.m. at Riffe's Funeral Chapel in Narrows. Burial will follow at a later date. The family will receive friends at Riffe in Narrows Sunday from 6 until 8 p.m.	Feb. 19, 2004
BOWLES	Charles	Elmore		Wednesday December 20, 1961 Funeral service for Dr. Charles Elmore Bowles, 78, who died last Monday night, will be held Thursday at 4 pm from First Methodist Church, conducted by Dr. Frank Trotter. Interment will be held Friday at 2 pm in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, with Dr. Earl Morey officiating. Dr. Bowles, prominent retired eye, ear, nose, and throat specialist was born March 15, 1883 in Richmond, the son of the late Druary W. Bowles and Regina Elmore Bowles. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nell Beard Bowles, who died in March 1959.	December 18, 1961
BOWMAN	Susie		MANUEL	Transcribed by Carolyn Worrell Friday, March 9, 1962 Mrs. Susie MANUEL BOWMAN, 70, Route No. 1, Dublin, died early this morning at Radford Hospital. She was born in Wythe County Feb. 27, 1892, daughter of the late John S. and Sarah HOLLIDAY MANUEL. Survivors are her husband, John R. BOWMAN, five daughters, Mrs. Clayton BRATTON, Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Dan WEBB, Pulaski; Mrs. Robert HANGER, Mrs. Helen BUCKNER, Mrs. Val EARLE and Mrs. Dorothy FRENCH all of Charlotte, N.C.; three sons, John H. BOWMAN, Staunton; Robert BOWMAN, Alexandria and Joseph RATCLIFF, Radford; one sister, Mrs. Frank SAWYERS, Ivanhoe; 13 grandchildren and two great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be held Saturday at 3 p.m. from the home conducted by the Rev. Sam Barnes. Burial will be in Oakwood. The body will be removed from Strickler’s Funeral Home this afternoon to the residence to remain until the hour of the service.
BOWMAN	Daisy	Mae		Thursday August 1, 1968 Mrs. Daisy Mae Bowman, 78, died Wednesday in her home at Hiawassee. She was the widow of Granville Bowman. Surviving are three daughters, Mrs. Gladys Cole, Perrysburg, Ohio; Mrs. Emma Bratton, Hiawassee, and Mrs. Mary Ellen Akers, Stokesville, N.C.; two sons Grover Bowman, Ashland, Va.; and Junior Bowman, Norfolk; two sisters, Mrs. Bessie Jarrells and Mrs. Ethel Jarrells both of Hiawassee. The funeral will be Saturday at 11 am from Hiawassee Pentecostal Holiness Church, conducted by the Rev. Elmer Shelton and the Rev. H.C. Southerland Jr. Burial will be in the Trail Cemetery. The body will remain at Strickler’s Funeral Home until Friday morning to be removed to the home of Mrs. Bessie Jarrells, Hiawassee to remain until 10 am Saturday when it will be taken to the church.	Sept. 30. 1968
BOWMAN	Fannie	M.		Monday November 1, 1920 A telegram received yesterday morning by Commonwealth’s Attorney, F.W. Morton announced the death at Montreat, N.C. of his cousin, Miss Fannie M. Bowman, and that the body would be taken to Richmond Va for burial. Miss Bowman resided for many years at Dublin, in the county, and is widely known in that community though a number of years ago the family removed to Richmond. She was the eldest daughter of Dr. Francis H. Bowman, who was formerly the pastor of the Old Stone Church in Augusta county, and was called from there to the leading Presbyterian church in Memphis Tenn. Where he lost his life during the terrible yellow fever epidemic of 1873, refusing to leave the city to save himself and being mortally stricken while ministering to the members of his congregation who were suffering from the dread disease. Miss Bowman was the principal of the normal school conducted at Montreat and was in the midst of a most successful session, the attendance being larger than ever before. Particular as to the cause of her death have not yet been received. She was a very highly accomplished woman, having graduated from the best school and also pursued post graduate work at Chicago University. She had been a consistent member of the Presbyterian church since early girlhood and was noted for her sweetness of disposition, charm of character, and beauty of person. Interment will take place in the family section in Hollywood.
BOWMAN	John			Friday June 22, 1928 John Bowman, a linesman employed by the Wythe Mutual Telephone Company was killed last evening between 7 and 8 o’clock as a result of coming in contact with a high voltage wire out on the line near Wytheville. Details connected with the tragic accident are lacking and it is understood that Appalachian official are investigating the matter today as to any relation which their lines might have had in connection with the killing, being, it is understood, nearby the telephone lines where the accident took place. The storm may have been responsible in the blowing down of some wires.	June 21, 1928
BOWMAN	Oscar			November 30, 1913 Oscar Bowman, a 13 year old boy, the son of Columbus Bowman, who lives near Draper, in this county, was run over and instantly killed by a freight train on the North Carolina division of the Norfolk and Western this afternoon. The lad attempted to catch a car on the train as it was pulling up the grade between Delton and Draper, but was thrown under the wheels and terribly mangled, his head being severed from his body.
BOYD	E.	Larry		PHOENIX, AZ - E. Larry "Butch" Boyd, age 60 of Phoenix, AZ, and formerly of Pulaski, died Friday May 28, 2004 at his Phoenix residence. Born October 14, 1943 in Norfolk, Va., he was the son of the late Anita Schaeffer Boyd Cornett and Emerson "Fuzzy" Boyd. He was a Marine Corp. Veteran having served in the Vietnam Era, a member of the V.F.W. Post 2163 in Chesterfield, Va., and attended the Georgia Avenue Baptist Church in Phoenix. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a grandson, Matthew R. Boyd. He is survived by his loving wife, Ellen Rutherford Boyd of Phoenix: 3 sons; E.L. "Butch" Boyd, Jr. of Richmond, Va., William Morgan Boyd of Wellsburg, N.Y., and Jonathan David Boyd of Elimyra, N.Y.: 1 daughter; Mellisa Boyd Dindell of Denver, CO: 1 sister; Dana Boyd Hess of Richmond. Also survived by 10 grandchildren. By the request of Mr. Boyd, his body was donated to science to better benefit others in need. A memorial service will be held Thursday June 3, 2004 at 4:00 p.m. at Seagle Funeral Home with the Rev. Johnny Howlett officiating. The V.F.W. Post 1184 will conduct military rites. The family will receive friends at the funeral home briefly after the service. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of donations to a local hospice of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Seagle Funeral Home, Pulaski.	Friday May 28, 2004
BRADSHAW	William	J.		December 28, 1920 Dublin, December 28-(Special) W. J. BRADSHAW, for 24 years station agent here for Norfolk and Western, died Monday night at 8:45 o'clock at his late home. The funeral is announced to take place Wednesday morning at eleven o'clock from the Presbyterian church.The burial service will conducted by Henry Clay Lodge No. 280. of which he was a member, burial to be in Dublin cemetery. ***In 1920 census, Dublin, Pulaski, Virginia, William J. Bradshaw was living there, born at 1862.
BRALLEY	Moyer	C.		AUSTINVILLE - Moyer C. Bralley, age 83, of Austinville, Va. passed away Friday, July 16, 2004. He was born in Landgraff, W. Va., son of the late George Buford and Mary Walk Bralley. He received his masters degree from Virginia Tech and attended Oxford University in England. He was a former Lay Speaker for the United Methodist Church, especially at Carter Street UMC in Radford. Mr. Bralley was preceded in death by one brother, Eugene Bralley and two sisters, Dorothy Goodman and Peggy Johnson. Surviving are: his wife, Anna Roop Bralley; daughter, Shirley Bralley Finne, Saltville; sons, George W. Bralley, Mark A. Bralley, both of the home, Darryl P. Bralley, Max Meadows; four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, July 20 at 1 p.m. in the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Wilfred Overton officiating. Interment will follow in West View Cemetery, Radford. VFW Post #776 Radford will conduct graveside military rites. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va. is in charge of arrangements.	Friday, July 16, 2004
BRALLEY	Thomas	Jefferson		Transcribed by Carolyn Worrell Sunday, September 10, 1961 Funeral services for Thomas Jefferson BRALLEY, 88, who died Friday night at the Veterans Administration Hospital, Salem, will be held today at 2:30 p.m. at the Aldersgate Methodist Church with the pastor, Rev. Neil McKinnon, officiating.Interment will be in Dora Cemetery. Born in Wythe County, the son of Mitchell BRALLEY and Martha PUCKETT BRALLEY. He is survived by one son, J.J. BRALLEY, Durham, N.C.; three daughters, Mrs. Troah CAMPBELL, Whitesburg, Ky.; Mrs. Forrest HORTON and Mrs. James STALLINGS, both of Pulaski; one stepdaughter, Mrs. Robert FANNING, Pulaski; also 13 grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. The body will remain at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home until one hour before services when it will be taken to the church.	Friday, September 8, 1961
BRALLEY	William	Stephen		GREENVILLE, S.C. * William Stephen Bralley, 75, of 305 Woodruff Park Lane, died Jan. 14, 2004 at St. Francis Hospital. Born in Pulaski, Va., he was a son of the late Cabble M. and Iva Porter Bralley. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War and also served in the United States Marines and the United States Army. Before his retirement, he was employed with Brockman's Menwear. Mr. Bralley was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. He was a beloved husband and father. Surviving are his wife of 40 years, Cynthia Coutcher Bralley; four daughters, Leanne A. Dorrity and her husband, David, of Greenville, Susan A. Horton and her husband, Norris, of Spartanburg, Barbara A. Joiner and her husband, Dan, of Louisburg, N. C., and Maria B. Musser and her husband, Michael of Simpsonville; two sons, Scott Bralley of Old Fort, N. C. and Chris Bralley and his wife, Debra, of Huntersville, N. C.; 13 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Marian Cooke of Simpsonville and Frances Aker of Rising Sun, Md., and a brother Ralph Bralley of Charlottesville, Va. Also special friends, Bo May, Kevin Ingram and Jennifer Demchak. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, 154 Milestone Way, Greenville, S. C. 29615 or Monastery of St. Claire, 1916 N. Pleasantburg Drive, Greenville, S. C. 29609. Visitation will be held from 6:30 until 8 p.m. Thursday at Thomas McAfee Funeral Home, Downtown. Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 p.m. Friday at the funeral home chapel with burial in Graceland East Memorial Park. The family is at the home of the daughter, Leanne Dorrity, 2 Meeting Place, Cottage Hills subdivision, Greenville.	Jan. 14, 2004
BRANCH	David	Carr		RADFORD - David Carr Branch, 75 of Radford, passed away Thursday, June 24, 2004 at his home. He was a member of Central United Methodist Church and a veteran of the U. S. Air Force and a Life Master Member of the American Contract Bridge League since 1974.. He was a draft designer at RAAP for 35 years. He was preceded in death by his parents Harry Chaffin Branch and David Elizabeth Hurley Vest. Survivors include his wife, Betty Webb Branch of Radford; two sons, Steven Hurley Branch of Yadkinville, NC, and David Webb Branch of Blacksburg; a daughter, LuAnn Branch of Christiansburg; a sister, Betty Rudd of Camden, SC; four grandchildren. Memorial services will be held Sunday at 5:00 p.m. at the Central United Methodist Church with Rev. Charles Lockerby and Father Kris Kramer officiating. Interment will be private in the Grace Episcopal Gardens. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the either the Grace Garden Fund, Harvey & Fourth Streets, Radford, Virginia 24141 or to Carilion Hospice, 700 Randolph St., Suite 251, Radford, VA 24141 or to the N. C. Baptist Hospital, c/o Friendship Place, Office of Development, Medical Center Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27157-1021. The family will receive friends from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. Sunday in the fellowship hall of Central United Methodist Church. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford.	June 24, 2004
BRANCH	Mary			Tuesday June 25, 1963 Mrs. Mary Branch, 76, of Wytheville, died Monday morning at the Pulaski Hospital. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. R.L. Jones of Pulaski; two sons Herman Branch and john Branch both of Pulaski; 19 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Services will be at 2 pm Wednesday from the Porterfield-Minnick Funeral Home, Wytheville, conducted by the Rev. Jack Johnson. Burial will be in the Gunton Park Cemetery.	June 24, 1963
BRANSCOME	Albert			Thursday September 19, 1940 Mrs. Nannie J. Branscome, 76, widow of Captain R.L. Branscome, died Wednesday morning at the home of a step daughter, Mrs. H. Price Burnett at Galax. Surviving are a daughter, Miss Maude Branscome, Harrisonburg; two sons and two step-daughters; R.L. Branscome, Hampton; W.A. Branscome, Omaha, Nebr,; Mrs. H. Price Burnett, Galax; and Mrs. J.V. Barnes, Roanoke; a sisters, Mrs. N.K. Franklin, Roanoke; and three brothers, C.A. Albert, Salem; L.B. Albert, and A.P. Albert, Roanoke. She was a charter member of the West End Methodist church. The body was brought to the home of Mrs. Barnes, 627 Northumberlan Avenue, Virginia Heights, Roanoke, where funeral services were conducted at 2 pm today by the Rev. Murray D. Mitchell. Interment was in Fariview.	September 18, 1940
BRATTON	Buford	Charlie		Buford Charlie Bratton, age 91, of Dublin, passed away Friday, May 23, 2003 in the Highland Ridge Rehab Center. He was born in Wythe County, Mar. 1, 1912, son of the late James and Minnie Sue Roope Bratton. He was preceded in death by his wife, Luvina “Lou” Reynolds Bratton, daughters, Betty Martin and Nancy Dunford, several sisters and brothers. He is survived by his son, Bobby Gene Bratton, Dublin; three daughters, Linda Bratton, Draper, Shirley Ann Taylor, Rita Sue Coleman, both of Pulaski; five sisters, Virginia DeHart, Martha Eads, Bonnie Wiseman, Stella Wright, all of Pulaski, Colleen Lucian, Dublin; three brothers, Brown Bratton, Robbie Bratton , both of Radford, Junior Bratton, Staunton; several grandchildren, great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday, May 25 at 3 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with the Rev. John Boyd officiating. Interment will follow in the Duncan Cemetery in Draper. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va. is in charge of arrangements.	May 23, 2003
BRATTON	Lillian	Gratta	MOORE	Tuesday December 9, 1941 Funeral services were held at 2 pm at the Pentecostal church in Roanoke for Mrs. Lillian Gratta Bratton, 39, who died there Sunday night. Burial was in Cedar Lawn cemetery. She is survived by three brothers, A.P. and Paul Moore, of Pulaski, and Ralph Moore of Martinsville; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Moore of Roanoke; and seven children, Frank, Marvin, Agnes, Peggy, and Rachel Bratton of Roanoke; George Bratton of Alexandria and Sam Bratton of Lynchburg.
BRATTON	Mike			Monday November 22, 1920 Mike Bratton died this morning at one o’clock at his late home just west of town following an illness of considerable duration. He was aged 59 years and 6 months. The deceased was a native of Wythe county and was twice married, his second wife surviving, there being several children by his first wife. One son was call in service over seas. The body will be buried tomorrow at Mount Olivet.
BRATTON	Riley			Transcribed by Pam Jones Sunday, April 29, 1928 Riley BRATTON, 52, died early yesterday morning at his home in the west end of town, following an illness of pneumonia.  He is survived by his widow and several children. Burial will be today at Oglesby graveyard in Drapers Valley.	Saturday, April 28, 1928
BRATTON	Stella	Effie	RATCLIFFE	Stella Effie Ratcliffe Bratton, age 80 of 4958 Thornspring Road, Pulaski passed away Wednesday, Dec. 24, 2003 at her home. Born Dec. 19, 1923 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late Langford Ratcliffe and Nannie Spence Ratcliffe. She was preceded in death by one son, Robert Franklin Bratton, and five brothers, Coy Ratcliffe, Dennis Ratcliffe, Ernest Ratcliffe, Gilbert Ratcliffe and Piney Ratcliffe. Surviving are: her husband of 61 years, Frank Hampton Bratton, Pulaski; daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Tommy Mabry, Pulaski; son and daughter-in-law, Mike and Brenda Bratton, Dublin; two grandsons, Shane Mabry, Pulaski, Robert Edward Bratton and wife, Vonda, Boones Mill; two granddaughters, Tabitha Bond and husband, Kevin, Roanoke, Deborah Shumate and husband, Mark, Draper; great grandchildren, Kaylan Bond, Britt, Kristen and Lauren Shumate; one sister, Lucille Jones, Pulaski; one brother, Garnett “Dick” Ratcliffe, Salem. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday 11 a.m. at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with Rev. Larry Taylor officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.	Wednesday Dec. 24,2003
BRATTON	William	Ray		Tuesday September 12, 1961 William Ray Bratton, 47, well known former Pulaskian, died unexpectedly last night at his home in Norfolk. Bratton, who manage the Washington Avenue Fifth Street Esso Station is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jada Lester Bratton; three sons, Ted, Richard, and Johnny Brattons, his mother, Mrs. B.C. Humes; one brother, Gilbert D. Bratton; one sisters Mrs. Jossie King, all of Pulaski. Funeral arrangements are pending the arrival of the body at Thomas M. Seagle and Sons Funeral Home. Bratton was an active fireman for many years serving local and state posts. He was also active in church and civic affairs.	September 11, 1961
BRAWLEY	Raymond	W.		Monday January 1, 1934 Funeral services were held for Raymond W. Brawley at the Methodist church Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock with the Rev. W.M. Morrell and the Rev. George W. Phleps in charge. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery. Mr. Brawley passed away at the local hospital as the result of double pneumonia. He is survived by his widow and two children, Billy Ray and Betty Jean; his mother, Mrs. J.C. Brawley, Draper; and the following sisters and brothers, Mrs. Earl Gress, Pulaski; Mrs. Harry Akers, Boissevian, Va,; Mrs. I.D. Winddington, Somerset, Ky.; Tom of Draper, and William of Woodlawn. He also leave a host of friends to mourn his passing.
BREEDLOVE	Harry	Walton		Transcribed by Carolyn Worrell Sunday, August 25, 1963 Harry Walton BREEDLOVE, 82, died Friday at his home in White Gate. He is survived by three sons, Lewis A. BREEDLOVE, Pulaski, George T. BREEDLOVE, Alexandria, William V. BREEDLOVE, Mechanicsburg; two daughters, Miss Margaret M. BREEDLOVE, Roanoke, Mrs. Alice WEBB, Pulaski; two brothers, Hugh BREEDLOVE, Charleston, W.Va., John BREEDLOVE, Narrows; and three sisters, Mrs. E.H. WOODYARD, Pulaski, Mrs. Georgia CUNNINGHAM, Roanoke, Mrs. Ida ECHOLS, Pearisburg Services will be held Sunday at 3 p.m. for the Walker’s Creek Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will be taken from A. Vest and Sons Funeral Home to the residence late Saturday, there to remain until one hour before services.	Friday, August 23, 1963
BREEDLOVE	Nannie		WHITAKER	Sunday June 7, 1942 Funeral services for Mrs. Nannie Whitaker Breedlove, mother of Mrs. Garnett Burgess and Lewis A. Breedlove of Pulaski, will be held at the home at White Gate at 4 o’clock this afternoon. Mrs. Breedlove died suddenly early yesterday. Other survivors are the husband, Harry W. Breedlove; two sons, George Thomas Breedlove, Alexandria, and William Breedlove; a daughter, Miss Matilda Breedlove, of White Gate; her mother Mrs. G.T. Whitaker of Alum Springs and a brother and five sisters. Mrs. Breedlove was a member of the Mount Zion Methodist church of White Gate. The Rev. Mr. Clarke of Mechanicsburg, will be in charge of the services and interment will be at the White Gate cemetery.	June 6, 1942
BREEDLOVE	Virginia		PRICE	Monday June 10, 1963 Mrs. Virginia Price Breedlove, 74, died early this morning in Pulaski Hospital after a brief illness. Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Frank Valentino, Richmond; four sons, George, P. Breedlove, Wytheville; Wade E., Walden D. and Cecil C. Breedlove all of Pulaski; four sisters, Mrs. Lillie Morehead, Mrs. Mattie Milstead, Mrs. John T. White all of Pulaski; and Mrs. William P. Noble, Norfolk; four brothers, Edgar Price, Peterstown, W. Va.; Robert Price, Prospect Dale; Trigg and Roscoe Price, both of Pulaski; nine grandchildren. The body is at Thomas M. Seagle and Sons Funeral Home pending arrangements.
BREEDLOVE	Wade	Edgar		Monday February 24, 1986 Wade Edgar Breedlove, age 72, of the Retirement Center, Lee Highway, died Monday morning in Pulaski Community Hospital. He is survived by his wife, Edna Ratcliffe Breedlove; three brothers, George Breedlove, Wytheville; Walden Breedlove, Pulaski; Cecil Breedlove, Pulaski; on sister, Tharon Valentino, Greensboro, N.C. Funeral services will be held Wednesday morning at 11 am from Thomas M. Seagle and Sons Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Thornspring Cemetery. Visiting will be Tuesday evening from 7 to 9 pm at Thomas M. Seagle and Sons Funeral Home.
BREWER	Annie			Transcribed by Carolyn Worrell Friday, July 30, 1920 Annie BREWER, the 16-month-old daughter of Mrs. Lizzie TABOR BREWER and the Late Robert BREWER died this morning at 7 o'clock at the home. Burial will be Saturday at Mount Olivet, in which community the family resides.	Monday, July 26, 1920
BREWER	Effie		ARMSTRONG	PULASKI - Effie Armstrong Holcomb Brewer, 93, of Pulaski departed this earthly life to return to her heavenly home early Thursday morning, June 17, 2004 in the Pulaski Community Hospital after a brief illness. She was born in West Virginia on November 10, 1910 and she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Maggie Jones Armstrong. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Cooper O. Brewer, her beloved son Jimmy Dale Holcomb and by four brothers and six sisters. She was a nurse at the old Pulaski General Hospital and Pulaski Community Hospital. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Pulaski. Remaining to love and cherish her memory are: her daughter and son-in-law, Shirley and Bob Smith, Dublin; grandsons and spouses, Bob and Debbie Holcomb, Peachtree City, Ga., Don and Alice Holcomb, Lynchburg, Tom and LaJeannia Holcomb, Pulaski, Mike and Susan Holcomb, Pulaski, Grey and Denise Bolden, Pulaski, Jeff and Luann Bolden, Pulaski; sister, Geneva A. Harmon, Belpre, Ohio; beloved daughter-in-law, Catherine Holcomb Sowers, Pulaski; step-grandchildren and spouses, Tina and David Trice, Richmond, Jon and Monica Smith, Mililani, Hawaii; 12 great-grandchildren; ten step-great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Visiting will be Friday evening from the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Flowers are welcome or memorials may be made to the First Baptist Church, P.O. Box 1652, Pulaski, Va. 24301. The family will be meeting at the residence of the daughter and son-in-law, 6656 Dunkard Road, Dublin. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.	June 17, 2004
BREWER	Roxie		BAYSE	Roxie Bayse Brewer, age 80, of Radford, died Thursday May 1, 2003 in a Roanoke Hospital. She was a member of the Radford Wesleyan Church, and a former employee of Kenrose Manufacturing Co., and was a retired employee of Radford University. She was an avid Radford High School Sports Fan. She was preceded in death by her husband, “Granddaddy Bobcat” William Peyton Brewer, Sr. Surviving are a daughter, Betty B. Dickerson, Christiansburg; two sons, William P. Brewer, Jr., Pulaski and C. Thomas Brewer, Roanoke; brother, Jack Bayse, Foster Falls; three sisters, Nellie Mae Neese, Pulaski, Elizabeth Riggins, Salem and Ruth Martin, Pearisburg; sister-in-law, Irma Bayse, Roanoke; and an adopted son and brother, Jeff Sandoe, Draper; eight grandchildren; eight great grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Sunday May 4, at The DeVilbiss Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jim Cochran officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to The Radford Wesleyan Church or the Radford High School Athletic Department. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m until 8 p.m. Saturday May 3 at The DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford.	Thursday May 1, 2003
BRICKEY	Namie			Transcribed by Pam Jones Sunday, January 7, 1962 Mrs. Namie BRICKEY, 77, died Thursday afternoon in the Radford Community Hospital. Born in Craig County, she is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Harry HUGHES, Pulaski; Mrs. Annie D. AGEE, Radford and Mrs. Ray M. GIVENS, New Castle; four grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today at 2 p. m. from the Chestnut Grove Church in New Castle.  Burial will follow in Huffman Cemetery.	Thursday January 4, 1962
BRILLHEART	James			Sunday September 3, 1973 James Benson (Buck) Brillheart Sr., 70, of Dublin, died early Saturday morning in the Radford Community Hospital. Born in Dublin, September 28, 1903, he was the son of the last James Walter Brillheart and Giffie Smith Brillheart. He was a member of the Dublin United Methodist Church and a retired iron worker. Surviving are his widow Gertie Lester Brillheart; one son James Benson Brillheart Jr.; four sisters, Mrs. Emil Herr, Lynchburg; Mrs. Kent Farmer, Mrs. Harry Morrell Jr., Miss Irone Brillheart all of Dublin; two brothers, Walter Brillheart, Richmond; and Ralph Brillheart, San Francisco, Calif.; and two grandchildren. He was a major league baseball player having played with the Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, and Washington Senators. Funeral serviced will be held today at 4 pm from Stevens Funeral Chapel with the pastor the Rev. Henry Hold officiating. Burial will follow in Dublin cemetery. Friends may call at Stevens today.	September 2, 1973
BRILLIANT	Edna		TAYLOR	Sunday October 7, 1962 Word has been received of the death of Mrs. Edna Brilliant, of Norfolk, formerly of Pulaski. Mrs. Brilliant, who died Wednesday in Norfolk, is survived by her husband, two daughters, and four sons all of Norfolk; four sisters, Mrs. Sylvia Cameron and Miss Virginia Taylor of Pulaski; Mrs. Lucille Boothe of Roanoke; Mrs. Ethel Rumley of Richmond; three brothers, Estelle Taylor, Andrew Taylor, and Donnie Taylor all of Pulaski. Funeral services will be held today at 3 pm in Norfolk.	October 3, 1962
BRINKLEY	Harry	R.		Sunday September 1, 1940 Funeral services were held Friday for Harry R. Brinkley of Cleveland, Ohio, at the home of his father J.I. Brinkley, in Wytheville. Burial was in East End cemetery. Death followed a week’s illness with pneumonia. He is survived by his wife and two children and his father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. J.I. Brinkley of Wytheville; C.F. Brinkley of Pulaski; Roye E. Brinkley of Staunton; Mrs. Robert Bourne of Rural Retreat; Mrs. Ernest Dunford of Wytheville; Mrs. Bruce Neese of Wytheville; Mrs. Jack Brown of Cleveland Ohio; Mrs. Eddie Decator of Bay City, Michigan; Mrs. George Gadsey of Lynchburg; John W. Brinkley of Scott Field, Ill.; and Paul and Emma Brinkley of Wytheville.
BROADY	C.	Floyd		Friday June 23, 1944 The remains of the late professor C.F. Broady who passed at his home in Saltville, were brought to Pulaski Sunday afternoon immediately following the ceremony at the church accompanied by relatives and friends and laid to rest in the family plot, Pinehurst cemetery. Prof. Broady, son of the late Charles Broady, was born in Smyth count where his early life was spent. He was educated in the public schools of Smyth county and Knoxville college. He was well known and held in high esteem by numerous friends, white and colored through southwest Virginia. He served as principal of Marion school for nearly three decades and pastor of the North Holston Baptist church for several years. He was married to the former Agnes Marie Spicer, daughter of Mrs. Alice Carter Spicer and late Daniel W. Spicer, well known residents of Pulaski. Prof and Mrs. Broady often spent their summer vacation in Pulaski with the Spicer family and his sudden passing came as a shock and was keenly felt by his neighbors and friends. ***1930 census, Marion, Smyth, Virginia, C. Floyd Broady
BROCKMEYER	Dora			Wednesday December 31, 1941 Mrs. Dora Brockmeyer, 85, mother of Walter Brockmeyer, died yesterday in St. Paul, Minn., after a three week illness. She will be buried Friday at 2 pm at Mahnomen, Minn. She is survived by three other sons, Otto of Mahnomen; Hugo of Gelencoe, Minn.; and Yar Howe of St. Pual; and two daughters, Mrs. Clara Dress of Detroit, Mich.; and Mrs. Flora Steiner of Mahnomen with whom she made her home. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Brockmeyer left Pulaski today for St. Paul to help complete funeral arrangements.	December 30, 1941
BROOKMAN	Carol	Lavone		Wednesday March 25, 1942 Services were held yesterday at 4 pm at the First Pentecostal Holiness Church on Dora highway for Carol Lavone Brookman, 13, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lindsey Brookman who died Monday. The Rev. D.F. Bennett, pastor was in charge assisted by the Rev. M.R. Harriman and W.E. Rogers. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery. The deceases is survived by her parents and a brother Darrell. Flower girls were members of Sunday school class No. 15. Numerous school children attended. Pallbearers were Claude Holiday, Earl Swain, W.E. Quesenberry, Garfield Webster, P.L. Whittington, E.G. Akers.	March 23, 1942
BROOKMAN	John	Foster		WRIGHT TOWNSHIP MOUNTAINTOP, PA.- John Foster Brookman, 41, of Wright Township Mountaintop, died Friday afternoon, Jan. 16, 2004, at Community Medical Center, Scranton, Pa., from injuries sustained when struck by a car Sunday, Jan. 11, 2004. Born in Pulaski, on June 25, 1962, he was the son of Anna (Jacobson) Brookman and the late Willie G. Brookman. He was educated in Indianapolis schools and was a graduate of Washington High School Class of 1980 and the ITT Technical Institute of Indianapolis, receiving a degree in electronics in 1993. He was employed by Ultra Tech Stepper Company of San Jose, Calif. He was positioned at Fairchild Semiconductor Mountaintop Industrial Park for the past eight years. He was the lead singer and leader of 4-Play, a local Mountaintop band.He is preceded in death by brothers, William and Robert Eanes and Gene and George Brookman.Surviving are: his wife of 17 years, Paula F. Brookman; daughter, Andrea Nicole Brookman; sisters, Sara Parks, Tempe, Ariz., Ruth Vollrath, Indianapolis, Ind., Juanita Gay Sparks, Indianapolis, Ind., Faye Hoffman, Newbern, Va.; brother, Wayne Brookman, Dublin, Va.; mother, Anna (Jacobson) Brookman.Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m from Stevens Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with the pastor Robert Martin officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski. Visiting will be Wednesday at Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the service hour and after the services at the home of his brother, Wayne Brookman, 5755 Rigney Drive, Highland Park, Dublin, Va. Arrangements were handled locally by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, Va.	Jan. 16, 2004
BROOKMAN	Mollie		TICKLE	Monday May 20, 1963 Mrs. Mollie Tickle Brookman died this morning in her home, 138 16th St. Pulaski. She was the widow of the S.F. Brookman and the daughter of the late William and Laura Tickle. She was born January 26, 1883 in Pulaski County. She is survived by four daughters, Mrs. Annie Martin and Mrs. Helen Perdue both of Narrows; Mrs. Hazel Gravely, Phoenix, Ariz.; Mrs. Arnold Akers, Pulaski; eight sons, H.M. Brookman; C.T., B.K., W.G., and R.S. Brookman all of Pulaski; E.H. Brookman, Kingsport, Tenn.; and Sgt. Ralph E. Brookman, Okl.; and 42 grandchildren. The body will remain at Strickler’s Funeral Home pending arrangements.
BROOKMAN	Mina			Sunday September 1, 1940 Mrs. W.B. Brookman, 75, died at noon Saturday at her home on the Alum Spring road after a period of declining health. She had been a resident of Pulaski for the past 60 years and joined the Thornspring church in early childhood. She is survived by her husband W.B. Brookman and the following children: J.W. Brookman, Mrs. C.E. Fagg, and Miss Hattie Brookman all of Pulaski. Funeral services will be held from the Thornspring church at 3 o’clock today with burial in the church cemetery. The pastor, the Rev. Elton E. Jones, will be charge. Pallbearers and flower girl will be the nephews and nieces of the deceased. ****In 1930, census, Pulaski, Hattie Brookman was living with father William and mother Mina Brookman.	August 31, 1940
BROOKMAN	Nannie			Monday August 26, 1968 Mrs. Nannie Hale Brookman, 66, died early today in her home, Walker Ave., Dublin. She was the wife of William D. Brookman. Other survivors are half-sister, Mrs. Florence Pannell, Lynchburg; one half-brother, Lindsey Hall, Boston, Mass.; two foster daughters, Mrs. Louise Ingram, Lynchburg; and Mrs. Helen Palmer, Portsmouth; one foster son George Tribble, Dublin. The body will be removed from Stevens Funeral Home late today to the residence in Dublin.
BROOKS	George	F.		Thursday, November 29, 1962 George F. Brooks, 57, died Monday after a brief illness, Nov. 26, at 6:30 pm at Charlestown Memorial Hospital, Charlestown, W.Va. He was the husband of Mary Duncan Brooks, a former resident of Pulaski and daughter of the late Charles Duncan. Surviving beside his wife is a daughter Yvonne and son, Warren Brook, Tuscan, Arizona; brother Ralph Brooks and sister Mrs. Grace Harkson of Connellsville, Pa. The funeral will be held at the Old Kanawha Baptist Church, Pratt, W.VA, 2 pm, Saturday. Interment will follow in the London Memorial Cemetery, London, W.Va. The body is at the D.C. Hooper Funeral Home, Montgomery, W.Va.	November 26, 1962
BROWN	Allen			Friday September 15, 1972 Allen Brown Sr., 54, of Dublin died Thursday evening in Morris Memorial Nursing Home at Milton, W.Va. He was a member of Dublin Baptist Church. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Ann Brown; one daughter, Mrs. Kenneth P. Hurlburt, St. Petersburg, Fla.; one son, Allen Brown Jr., Milton; two sisters and four brothers. The funeral will be at 2 pm Saturday from Hurricane Baptist Church conducted by the Rev. James Whitworth and the Rev. Milam Johnson. Burial will be in Forest Memorial Burial Park at Milton. The body is at Heck Funeral Home in Milton, W.Va.	September 14, 1972
BROWN	Arthur	Kyle		RADFORD - Arthur Kyle Brown, 90, a lifelong resident of Radford, passed away Sunday morning, July 4, 2004 at 6:15 a.m. at the Radford Nursing & Rehab Center. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church and retired from St. Albans Hospital. He was preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth, his parents, John and Louvenia Brown, and several brothers and sisters. Survivors include two sons, Marvin K. Brown of Supply, NC and Arnold E. Brown of Chesterfield; a sister, Elsie Brown of Dublin; 8 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; several stepchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, July 7th at 11:00 a.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with Rev. Bobby Brown, Rev. O. D. Morgan, and Rev. Brian Cochran officiating. Interment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. The family will receive friends Thursday from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford and at other times at the home of Mrs. Edith Brown.	July 4, 2004
BROWN	Carl	Fred		Carl Fred (Blackie) Brown, age 57 of 3834 Boone Furnace Road, Allisonia passed away Sunday, Dec. 14, 2003 at the Pulaski Community Hospital. Born Jan. 15, 1946 in Allisonia, he was the son of the late Albert Eugene Brown and Hattie Mae Safewright Brown. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Frances Brown and Linda Holmes, and twin brothers, Ray (Petie) Brown and Raymond Brown. Surviving are: his three daughters, Carleen Brown, Pa., Patricia Brown, Buckingham, Va., Beatrice Brown, Pa.; nine grandchildren; sisters, Earlene Brown, Westwood, N.J., Hazel Webb, Pulaski; brothers, James Eugene Brown, Dublin, Frank Edward (Ed) Brown, Allisonia, Nicholas Gamble Brown, Tenn. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday 2 p.m. at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with Minister Dallas Taylor and Pastor Arnold Jones officiating. Interment will follow in the Brown Family Cemetery, Allisonia. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the time of service. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements.	Dec. 14, 2003
BROWN	Carrie			Transcribed by: Pam Jones Friday, June 9, 1961 Colored Deaths Mrs. Carrie BROWN, 63, died, Thursday morning at her home in Allisonia. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Walter BAKER, Allisonia. Funeral will be held Sunday at 2 p. m. from the Johnson Chapel at Barren Spring, with the Rev. H. L. Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in the Schucks Cemetery at Barren Spring. The body will remain at Strickler's Funeral Home until Saturday afternoon when it will be, removed to the residence at Allisonia to remain until the hour of the service.	June 8, 1961
BROWN	Charles			Tuesday October 5, 1920 Charles Brown died at his old home near Belsprings last Wednesday morning at 2:30. Mr. Brown had been ill for some ten days but his case was not regarded serious by the physician in charge. Mr. Brown has lived in the county all his life, having been born on the farm in April 1853. He was well known for his kindly acts to those in need. It was no common occurrence to find Mr. Brown far way from home relieving distress. The widow, none sons, and five daughters mourn the loss of husband and father. This is the first death in their brown family. The sons and daughter together with wives and husbands were at his funeral which took place Thursday. Mr. Walter Brown a brother of Charles died some two and a half years ago.	Sept. 29, 1920
BROWN	Ella		FARMER	FREDERICKSBURG * Ella Farmer Brown, age 84 of 211 Cropp Road Fredericksburg, Va. and formerly of Dublin, Va. died Friday evening January 30, 2004 in Mary Washington Hospital in Fredericksburg. Born September 14, 1920 in Pulaski, Va. she was the daughter of the late Kelly Farmer and Rose Linkous Farmer. Mrs. Brown was a member of the Dublin United Methodist Church. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Logan L. Brown. She is survived by two sons; Kenneth Brown of Spotsylvania, Va., and J. Wesley Brown of Fredericksburg, Va.; sister, Mrs. Hazel Chrisley, Pulaski; Five grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Monday at 3:00 p.m. at the Dublin United Methodist Church. Interment will follow privately in Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. The family will receive friends Monday 1:30 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. service time at Dublin United Methodist Church. Flowers will be accepted, but for those who wish, they may make memorial contributions in the memory of Mrs. Brown to the Dublin United Methodist Church Building Fund. Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home, Pulaski.	January 30, 2004
BROWN	Joshua	Wayne		PULASKI * Joshua Wayne Brown, 23, of Buena Vista Farm, Pulaski, Va. chose to be with his Lord on the 26th day of February, 2003. He was the son of Robert W. and Karen B. Brown of Pulaski. He is survived by his parents, brother and sister-in-law, Nathan Kelly and Cari Wyatt Brown of Norwich, CT; paternal grandfather, Frank W. Brown of Pulaski; maternal grandparents, Carl and Virginia Buckland of Radford; uncle and aunt, Mark S. and Becky H. Buckland of Dublin; aunts, Susan E. Buckland of Houston, TX and Margaret B. Stevens of Pulaski and several cousins. Joshua was a victim of the ravages of a medical condition known as Schizo-Affective Disorder. He was a gifted musician and singer who had farmer's hands and loved his cows and, especially, his two devoted beagles, Buddy and Bongo. He was a member of Draper's Valley Presbyterian Church. Joshua completed two years of study at Roanoke College, where he was member of the a cappella group "Listening For An Echo." Joshua "fought the good fight, he finished the course, he kept the faith." II Timothy 4:7. A graveside service will be held at 1 p.m. Monday from Draper's Valley Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Dr. Cortez Cooper, the Rev. Kenneth Pierce and Pastor Dwight Haynes officiating. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. from Draper's Valley Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall at 3 p.m. Memorials may be made to the Mental Health Association of the New River Valley, 303 Church Street, SE, Blacksburg, VA 24060. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, Va.	February 26, 2003
BROWN	Mary		MITCHELL	Sunday November 12, 1972 Funeral services were held November 8 at Dinwiddie Presbyterian Church for Mary Pierce Brown, 90. She was the widow of the late C.T. Brown and daughter of the late Henry and Caroline Gray Mitchell of Carroll county. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Preston Price, Baltimore, MD.; Mrs. Melvin Covey, Snowville; three stepsons, Odell Brown, Hillsville; Glenn Brown, Bluefield, W.Va.; and Herman Brown, Draper. Also several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
BROWN	Oscar			Wednesday October 13, 1920 Oscar Brown, a colored child two and a half years old, feel into the lake yesterday afternoon and drowned. The body as found floating on top of the water a short time after he had been missing and was not cold, but efforts to resuscitate proved fruitless. An inquest was held over the body to determine whether there were any suspicious grounds for foul play, but it was determined there were none and a burial permit issued. The body was interred this afternoon in the Needmore cemetery. The mother of the child upon leaving town some time ago left him in the care of Kittie Willis, who live in one of the houses on Commerce street the premises which extend back to the lake. He was accustomed to playing in the back and water seemed to have a fascination for him and his almost constant companion was a little wooly dog. At one point there is rather a steep descent into the water and the tracks of the child indicated he had gotten on this incline and slipped into the water. The occupants of the house were ironing. They were attracted to the lake side by the running back and forth of the dog, braking of which excited their attention. They went out to find the body of the child floating on top of the water about ten feet from the bank. It was immediately gotten out and Dr. Corbin called. He failing in an effort to revive it, Sheriff Bones and Dr. Chaffin, corner, were called to make an examination. After an investigation and examination of the body it was the opinion that death was due to drowning as a result of the child accidentally slipping into the water when too close to the edge.	October 12, 1920
BROWN	Rosa	Ann	QUESENBERRY	DUBLIN - Rosa Ann "Rosie" Quesenberry Brown, age 60 of 5775 Dalton Drive, Dublin passed away Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004 at her home. Born May 9, 1944 in Pulaski, Va. she was the daughter of the late Alfred Buford and Lillian Leotia Duncan Quesenberry. Her husband John Sherman Brown also preceded her in death on Oct. 1, 2004. Surviving are: her sisters, Gladys Campbell, Pulaski, Elizabeth Smith, Fountain Inn, S.C., Eva M. Viers, Dublin, Charlotte M. and husband, Carroll R. Thomas, Pulaski, Rebecca C. and husband, Terry L. Walters, Max Meadows; brothers, Alfred V. (Popeye) and Agnes Quesenberry, Max Creek, Junior C. (Wimpy) Quesenberry, Max Creek, Elbert Lewis Quesenberry, Draper, Va., Robert Lee Quesenberry, Pulaski; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at the Max Creek Baptist Church with the Rev. Terry Walters and Pastor Mike Coleman officiating. Interment will follow at the Old Dublin Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday evening at the Max Creek Baptist Church. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements.	Tuesday, Nov. 9, 2004
BROWN	Vivian	Marie	SLATTER	Vivian Marie Brown, 61 of Dublin, passed away Monday, Jan. 19, 2004 at the Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. She is survived by three sons, Barrie Jr., and wife Robin, Leesburg, Va.; Jerome, Christiansburg, Va.; Jeffrey and wife Nicki, Salisbury, N. C.; two daughters, Diane Miller, and Polly Baker, both of Pulaski; her mother, Ella Mae Slater, Detroit, Mich.; a devoted mother-in-law, Katherine Phipps, Galax, Va.; one brother and sister-in-law, Larry and Janice Brown, Upper Marlboro, Md. Six grandchildren, Brandon Miller, Key West, Fla.; Demetrious Brown, Pulaski, Va.; Jamye Danielle Brown, Miami, Fla.; Sian Brown, Roanoke, Va., and Nicholas, and Nathan Brown, Salisbury, N. C. The family will receive friends on Saturday Jan. 23 at 1 p.m. at the Randolph Avenue United Methodist Church, Pulaski. The funeral will immediately follow at 2 p.m., with Rev. Leroy Henry officiating. Interment Pinehurst Cemetery, Pulaski. Claytor Dean Funeral Home in Radford is serving the Brown Family.	Monday, Jan. 19, 2004
BROWN	Whitt			Transcribed by Carolyn Worrell Thursday, January 9, 1919 We desire to express our heart felt appreciation to the neighbors and friends for the sympathy extended and their kindness throughout the illness and at the death of our son, Whitt BROWN. Elijah BROWN and wife.
BROWNING	Shirley		BOWMAN	BLUEFIELD, W. VA. - Shirley Bowman Browning, 59, of 2413 Grassy Branch Road, Bluefield, W. Va., died Monday Aug. 2, 2004 at her home. Born May 20, 1945 in Bluefield, W. Va. she was a daughter of the late Emory Bowman and Anna Mae Bowman Whitt. In addition to her father she was preceded in death by a brother June Bowman. Shirley was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend and attended the Ada Chapel Church. Survivors are: her mother, Anna Mae Bowman Whitt, Dublin; son, Tim Warner, Statesville, N.C.; daughter, Angie Browning, Bluefield; two brothers, Marvin "Tiny" Bowman and David Bowman; five sisters, Freda O'Neill, Barbara Hancock, Louise Roseberry, Emma Hedge, Lynda Sylmar; one granddaughter. Memorial services will be conducted at the home of her mother, Anna Bowman Whitt of Dublin on Saturday, Aug. 7 at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to 2413 Grassy Branch Road, Bluefield, WV 24701. Mercer Funeral Home is assisting the Browning family with arrangements.	Monday Aug. 2, 2004
BRUCE	Monica		WALL	Monica Wall Bruce, 83, of Pulaski died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born in Radford, on Oct. 2, 1920 and she was the daughter of the late Irene Saunders Wall and Thomas Arlington Wall. She was also preceded in death by her husband, J. Byron Bruce and two brothers, David H. Wall and Maynard Wall. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Pulaski. Surviving are: her two daughters and son-in-law, Anne and Jim Neighbors, Pulaski, Irene Lockett, Hickory, N. C.; one brother, Thomas Charles Wall, Shreveport, La.; grandchildren, Susan Marcus, Robert Neighbors, Scott Neighbors, James Lockett, Cathy Peters, Carol Brown; 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 10 a.m. from the First United Methodist Church, Pulaski with Dr. Randy Frye officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski. Visiting will be Tuesday evening from Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va.	Sunday, Nov. 30, 2003
BRUNER	John	Amos		Transcribed by Pam Jones Sunday, May 20, 1928 John Amos BRUNER, 77, died Saturday at the home of his daughter, Mrs. J. L. BYRD, near Dora furnace, following an illness of several months from heart trouble. Funeral services will be held this afternoon 3:00 o'clock from the home, followed by burial in the Dora cemetery. Mr. BRUNER was a native of Hawkins county, Tenn., but had been a cotton mill worker at Fries for a number of years coming to Pulaski, to make his home with his daughter two years ago.  He had been a member of the Methodist church for 30 years.  He had been twice married, both wives being dead.  Surviving are his children: Mrs. Nannie AUSTIN, Narrows; Mrs. J. L. BYRD, Pulaski; Mrs. Clara MABE, Fries; Mrs. Mary BOULDIN, High Point, N. C., and John H. BRUNER, Randolph, Va.	Saturday, May 19, 1928
BRUN	Jack	Clayton		Jack Clayton Brunk, age 47 of 6221 Skyview Circle, Dublin passed away Saturday, June 21, 2003 at his home. Born Nov. 18, 1955 in Pulaski he was the son of Vance Clayton Brunk and Naomi Davis Brunk. His mother-in-law, Roberta Sparks and a sister-in-law, Linda Woodyard preceded him in death. He and his wife attended the Highland Park Community Church, Dublin. He worked for Lane Enterprises, Dublin with over 11 years of service. Surviving are: his wife, Deborah “Debbie” Sparks Brunk, Dublin; parents, Vance C. Brunk and Naomi Davis Brunk, Pulaski; daughter and son-in-law, Monica and Daniel Musick, Dublin; grandson, Zackary Wayne Musick, Dublin; son, Steven Wayne Brunk and special friend (Cindy Smith), Pulaski; sisters and brothers-in-law, Katherine A. and Ricky Roberts, Dublin; Dreama and Junior Reed, Pulaski; father-in-law, Kenneth Sparks, Pulaski; brother-in-law, Eddie Woodyard, Dublin; nieces, Kayla Roberts and Staci Woodyard; nephew, Travis Roberts; several aunts and uncles; special grandpuppy, “Duke”; special friends, Butch Keith and Darrell Sarver; special children, Matt and Amy Smith. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Tuesday at the Highland Park Community Church, Dublin with the Rev. Michael Blouse officiating. Interment will follow at the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Monday evening at the Bower Funeral Chapel, 1631 Bobwhite Blvd., Pulaski. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements.	Saturday, June 21, 2003
BRUNK	Walter			Tuesday February 27, 1962 Walter Herman Brunk, 75, died early today in Pulaski Hospital after a lengthily illness. Born in Pulaski county and preceded in death by his wife Nannie Bane Brunk, he is survived by four sons, Albert Brunk, Athens, W.Va.; Charlie Brunk, Wytheville; Floyd Brunk, Lashmeet, W.Va.; Thomas Brunk, Salem; five daughter, Mrs. Gordon Leslie, Richmond; Mrs. Eva Davis, Long Spur; Mrs. G.L. Millirons, Pearisburg; Mrs. George Sink, Mechanicsburg; two brothers, Kelly Brunk, Wytheville; Houston Brunk, Long Spur; one sister Mrs. Bertha Burton, Pulaski. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 pm from the Goshen Methodist Church with the Rev. Clifton Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in the Goshen Cemetery. The body will remain at Thomas M. Seagle and Sons Funeral Home until one hour before the service.
BRYANT	Barbara		WHITTAKER	MAX MEADOWS - Barbara Whittaker Bryant, age 33, of Max Meadows, died Saturday July 3, 2004. She was a manager at Burger King. Surviving are: her husband, James R. Bryant, Max Meadows; two daughters, Cherish Woods and Chasity Woods, both of Max Meadows; parents, John and Florence Whittaker, Parrott; sister and brother-in-law, Hope and Brent Coake, Max Meadows; brother and sister-in-law, John and Susan Whittaker, Parrott; special friend, Tasha; many special friends at Burger King also survive. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, July 8 at the Parrott Church of God, with Rev. Eddie Dalton officiating. Interment will follow in Sifford Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, July 7 at the Parrott Church of God. DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford is handling the arrangements.	Saturday July 3, 2004
BRYANT	Billy	Eli		Billy Eli Bryant, 71 of Dublin, passed away Monday, December 1, 2003 at his home. He was a member of the Radford Church of Christ and was a U. S. Army veteran. He was retired from Burlington Industries as personnel director with 42 years of service. Survivors include his wife of 49 years, Nelda Joyce Irving Bryant of Dublin, a daughter, Terry Greene of Boone, NC; two grandchildren; two brothers, Sanders Bryant and Tommy Bryant, both of Stevenson, Alabama; and a sister, Forestine Barnes of Scottsboro, Alabama. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, December 3, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the Radford Church of Christ with Mr. Larry Phillips officiating. Entombment will be at 4:00 p.m. in the Mount Lawn Memorial Park Mausoleum in Boone, NC. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to either the Radford Church of Christ, Box 3236, Radford, Virginia 24141 or the Boone Church of Christ Building Fund, 130 Cool Woods Drive, Boone, NC 28607. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	Monday, December 1, 2003
BRYANT	Glenn	Donald		PULASKI - Glenn Donald Bryant, Sr., 61, of 623 Franklin Avenue, Pulaski, died Thursday night, July 15, 2004, at his home. He was born in Pulaski, Va. on Nov. 5, 1942 and was the son of the late Roscoe A. Bryant and Mary Sue Farmer Bryant. Surviving are: his wife, Deanna C. Bryant, Pulaski; sons and daughter-in-law, Glenn Donald Bryant, Jr. and Margie Bryant, Dublin, Randall Bryant, Pulaski; granddaughter, Tiffany Bryant, Pulaski; sisters, Betty Dalton, Roanoke, Tina Michels, Dublin, Arlene Cox, Pulaski, Barbara Albright, Pulaski, Gena Dean, Pulaski. Mr. Bryant will be cremated. A memorial service will be held Tuesday at 7 p.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with Rev. Don Sizemore officiating. Visiting will be Tuesday evening from the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6 p.m until the service hour. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, Va.	July 15, 2004
BYRD/Bird	William	Mason		Friday September 7, 1923 Funeral services for William Mason Bird were held from his late residence near Pulaski Iron Company Wednesday morning at 10 o’clock. Rev R.D. White, pastor of the Baptist church conducted the services. Interment was in Thornspring cemetery, kinsmen of the deceased acting as pallbearers. Mr. Bird is survived by a wife and three children. He was born June 25, 1887, making him 36 years, 2 months, and 9 days old ta the time of his death. He was popular among a host of friends here whose sympathy is extended to the bereaved family. Tuesday September 11, 1923 William M. Byrd, whose death was noted in connection with the accident at the Pulaski Iron Company furnace last week was survived by a number of relatives. Besides his widow and three children, Robert S., Walter M., and Mary Sue, there are his father, J.S. Byrd of Roanoke, and the following brothers and sisters: G.W. and J.T. Byrd of Radford; J.B. Byrd, US Army; Mrs. L.J. Myers of Powhatson, W.Va.; Mrs. C.W. Myers of Radford; Mrs. W.R. Leake of Richmond; and Mrs. G.T. Bayse of Pulaski. Killed in Pulaski Iron Company Explosion
BRYSON	Gertrude		RUSSELL	Monday June 24, 1963 Mrs. Gertrude Russell Bryson, 78, died June 22 at the Mary Montgomery Nursing Home. She is survived by two sisters, Mrs. Della Dailey of Pulaski and Mrs. Lulla Ora Lambert of Pasadena, Calif.; two brothers, Arthur Russell of Beckley, W.Va. and Hammond Russell of Columbus, Ohio. The funeral will be held Tuesday at 1 pm at the Untied Holiness church on Johnson Street conducted by the Rev. Mrs. S.A. Mayo, pastor. Burial will follow in Pinehurst Cemetery. The body will remain at Claytor Funeral Home until one hour before the service.	June 22, 1963
BRYSON	Luther	J.		Sunday October 1, 1961 Luther J. Bryson, 55, died Saturday morning in Jefferson Hospital in Roanoke after a lengthily illness. Surviving are one brother Edgar Bryson, Richmond; a half brother Paul Redman, Natural Bridge; his wife Mary Thompson Bryson, Roanoke; one daughter Mrs. Curtis Cox, Richmond; three granddaughters. Funeral will be held Monday at 3 pm from the Wesley Memorial Church on Robinson Tract Road with the Rev. Clifton Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in the Thompson family cemetery in Pulaski. The body will be taken to the church at 1 pm.	Sept 30, 1961
BUCHANAN	Robert	W.		Transcribed by Carolyn Worrell Thursday, July 22, 1920 J. Will Walker returned Saturday from Americus, Ga., where he was called on account of the illness and death of his brother-in-law the late R.W. BUCHANAN. His death occurred Tuesday night of last week, a message being received by Mrs. WALKER Monday advising her of his condition.  Mr. Walker left immediately, but did not reach there until after his death, which was due to paralysis, followed by pneumonia. The deceased was a native of Smyth county, having been born and reared near Marion.  He located in the South and for a time he and Mr. WALKER were associated in the dairy business at Americus, the latter returning to Virginia several years ago.  He was 58 years of age and leaves a widow and four children.  He was prominent in Masonic and Odd Fellow circles and took an active interest in church work. ***In 1870 census, Rich Valley, Smyth, VA, Robert W Buchanan born abt. 1863
BUCKLAND	Louise			Saturday November 6, 1920 Belspring November 4 – Louise, the four year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L.H. Buckland, died Wednesday night after being very ill with double pneumonia for two days. The funeral services were held in the Presbyterian church Thursday afternoon by the Rev. Mr. Warner, pastor of the Methodist church, after which the little body was laid to rest in the Brown cemetery.	November 3, 1920
BUCKNER	Roy			July 18, 2001 Bella Vista – Roy Buckner, 83, of Bella Vista died July 18, 2001 at Beverly Health Car in Anderson, Mo. He was born September 29, 1917 in Carroll county Virginia to Currell Tobaris and Viola Ann Marshal Buckner. He moved to Bella Vista 13 years ago from Pulaski. He attended St. Theodore’s Episcopal Church and was a member of MOST and the Men’s Bible Study. He was also a member of the Pulaski Church of the Brethren and the Neighbor Watch. He enjoyed bowling. Survivors include his wife, Dolores Buckner, to whom he was married 13 years ago; three daughters and sons-in-laws; Rebecca Funkhouser and George of Soccocro, N.M.; Carolyn Conner and Jerry of Virginia Beach; and Cynthia Lanie and John of Abington; one brother Cecil Buckner of Pulaski; five grandchildren; two great grandchildren. Services will be in Pulaski with burial in Thornspring Cemetery under the direction of Stevens Funeral Home in Pulaski.	July 18, 2001
BUFORD	Jack			Tuesday June 16, 1925 Jack Buford, a faithful and trusted colored man of the old school, died at the home of his brother in Needmore, Saturday afternoon having been sick a long while as the result of the infirmities of age. Funeral services were held from the home Sunday afternoon and was followed by interment in the Needmore cemetery. A large crowd witnessed these sad last rites. The beautiful floral designs sent by the white and colored people attest in measure the esteem in which the deceased was held.	June 13, 1925
BUFORD	James			Friday October 21, 1938 James Buford, who passed away Oct. 14 was a member of the New Century Methodist church. In this church he served as a very diligent Christian for many years. In the church, community and in his home he was a very quiet person. He was kind-hearted and never failed to help others. Those attending the funeral Sunday were: the Rev. A.W. Russell and daughters, Mr. and Mrs. Israel Buford, Mrs. Pocahontas Wade of Beckley, W.Va.; Mrs. Nichols and son Louis, Mrs. Millie Clark of Christiansburg, Mrs. Fannie Breckenridge and Mr. and Mrs. Morgan Pinkard of Wytheville.	October 14, 1938
BUNN	Margaret		PHIPPS	Tuesday February 24, 1942 Services were held today at 2:30pm for Mrs. Margaret Phipps Bunn, 64, who died yesterday at her home on Eight street, following an extended illness. The ceremony was conducted from the residence by Dr. W.W. Arrowood, pastor of the Presbyterian church, assisted by the Rev. Francis H. Scott, Christian pastor. Burial was in Oakwood cemetery. Mrs. Bunn is survived by her husband, George S., and three children, Mrs. G.C. Watson of Salem; Mrs. E.K. Uhler of Radford; and George S. Bunn Jr. of Pulaski.	February 23, 1942
BUNN	Ruth	Chalmers	HUNDLEY	Ruth Chalmers Hundley Bunn, 81 of Radford, passed away Monday, September 29, 2003 at the New River Valley Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Clayton Bunn, her parents, James and Minnie Hundley, a brother, Charles Hundley, and a sister, Katherine Naff. Survivors include three daughters, Dorothy Hughes of Christiansburg, Yevonne Baker of Christiansburg, and Connie Bunn of Radford; a son, Doug Bunn of Dublin; a foster son, Curt Fizer of Pilot; three sisters, Pearl Blackburn of Belspring, Mary Bunn of Woodlawn, and Nellie Melton of King, NC; grandchildren, great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, October 2, 2003 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with Dr. Timothy Hight and Pastor Gary Long officiating. Entombment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Dublin. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	Monday, September 29, 2003
BUNTS	James	E.		Sunday December 2, 1962 James E. “Jim” Bunts, 77 year old pioneer Pulaski County industrial leader who died here yesterday, will be buried at Oakwood Cemetery this afternoon. Services will be held at 4 pm from the First Methodist Church. The Rev. Frank Trotter assisted by the Rev. Paul B. Coob and the Rev. P.H. Horner, will officiate. Graveside services will be conducted by Pulaski BPOE Lodge 1067. Bunts, born in Wythe county, founded Pulaski Foundry and Machine Company here in 1908 and in 1916 sold the firm to General Chemical Company. He served as general foreman with the chemical company until 1932 when he was appointed superintendent. In 1954, after 53 years of service, he retired. Bunts served on council here for 12 years. He retired after failing in effort to bring town mangership form of government here. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Virginia W. Bunts, Roanoke; four daughter, Mrs. Obel Ratcliffe, Mrs. Conrad Chitwood, and Mrs. Frank Kegley all of Pulaski, and Mrs. Don Edwards of Fort Worth, Texas. Also surviving are a son Alton Bunts of Philadelphia, a brother Dr. W.M. Bunts, Galax; eight grandchildren and six great grandchildren. His first wife was the late Hattie Neil Dixon.	December 1, 1962
BURCHAM	John	William		WYTHEVILLE - John William Burcham, Jr. age 64, of Wytheville passed away Tuesday, June 22, 2004 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Pulaski County, son of the late John W., Sr. and Mary Elizabeth Quesenberry Burcham. John was a retired Insurance Broker, a member of Fellowship Baptist Church for over 40 years and had served as a Deacon and an Adult Sunday School Teacher. Surviving are: his wife, Mary Collins Burcham; children, Steven Burcham, Pulaski, Craig Burcham, Holts Summit, Mo., Elaine Burcham, Wytheville, Carol Brendel, Boomer, W. Va.; 11 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 25 at 11 a.m. in the Fellowship Baptist Church with Pastor Donald E. Drake, Sr. and Pastor Craig Burcham officiating. Interment will follow in the West End Cemetery. Mr. Burcham will be taken to the Fellowship Baptist Church where the family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Thursday or at the residence at any time. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va. is in charge of arrangements.	Tuesday, June 22, 2004
BURCHETT	Marietta			Friday September 22, 1972 The funeral of Miss Marietta Burchett, 23, of Pulaski who was killed Wednesday due to injures received in an automobile accident near Manassas will be held at 2 pm today. The service will be from First Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Wesley Preyton and the Rev. Parris Wood officiating. Burial will follow in the Pentecostal Holiness cemetery, Dublin. The body will be taken to the church one hour before the service. Friends may call at Strickler’s funeral home in Pulaski.	September 20, 1972
BURNETT	Frank			Transcribed by Carolyn Worrell Sunday, June 24, 1928 Youth Dies Of Blood Poisoning Frank BURNETT passes away in Pulaski Hospital Frank, nine-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. BURNETT, of Drapers Valley, died at one o’clock this morning at the Pulaski Hospital from blood poisoning, having been sick about a week. He was brought to the institution last Saturday in an irrational state and never rallied. The body was taken back to the family home on the F.H. Honaker farm, after preparation for burial and it is expected interment will take place this afternoon in the Oglesby graveyard, following a brief service at the home. The boy is thought to have injured his left knee two weeks ago when he jumped from a window. However, he did not complain until about a week before his death, blood poisoning in the meantime having developed, and his condition would not respond to treatment. Besides his parents, he is survived by eight brothers and sisters.
BURNETTE	George	Allen		George Allen Burnette, age 76 of Wilderness Road, Dublin passed away Monday Feb. 9, 2004. Born Nov. 8, 1927 in Pulaski County he was the son of the late Charles Tony and Molly Peak Burnette. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 47 years, Margaret Lovern Burnette, five sisters, Bethel WilCox, Alma Leader, Guida White, Peggy Kunsman, Effie Burnette, three brothers, Frank Burnette, Gilmer Burnette and Ray Burnette. He was a retired employee of Klopman Mills with over 30 years of service. Surviving are: his brothers and sisters-in-law, Don and Martha Burnette, Pulaski, Bill and Juanita Burnette, Salem, Jesse Burnette, Pulaski; daughters and sons-in-law, Linda and Tommy Reed, Christiansburg, Shirley and Ray Duncan, Dublin, Wanda Heslep, Radford; six grandchildren, Teri (Reed) Helms, Pulaski, Deanna Roope, Radford, Kristie Duncan, Dublin, Shawn Reed, Christiansburg, Miranda (Whitt) Harden, Danville, Va., Tammy Duncan, Dublin; five great grandchildren, Katelynn Cowan, Samantha Nichols, Maddison Nichols, Emma Helms and Megan Harden. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Wednesday at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with Pastor Delores Shelton officiating. Interment will follow at the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Bower Funeral Chapel, 1631 Bobwhite Blvd., Pulaski. The family will also be meeting at the home of his daughter (Wanda Heslep) 102 Ridgewood Lane Apartment C, Radford (behind Harvey’s Chevrolet) off Auburn Avenue. The family would like to extend a special thank you to all Hospice caregivers, Dr. Mayo and staff and Pastor Delores Shelton. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements.	Monday Feb. 9, 2004
BURTON	Beulah			Thursday October 2, 1941 Brief funeral services were held yesterday by the Rev. W.W. Arrowood for two infant girls, Sandra Margaret, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Helton, who was buried in Thornspring cemetery, and Beulah Faye, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Morris Burton of East Pulaski, who was buried in Oakwood cemetery.
BURTON	Fannie	Nora	AYERS	Thursday, July 2,1931 The funeral service for Mrs. Fannie Nora BURTON who died Wednesday at the home of her daughter Mrs. Homer AYERS, in the Mt. Olivet section were held this afternoon at 3 o’clock at the First Methodist Church of that section. The services were in charge of Rev. Geo. PHELPS, pastor of the Christian Church, of which the deceased was a member for many yrs. Mrs. BURTON who had a wide circle of friends both in Pulaski and surrounding section, was born in Pulaski County, February 21, 1862. She was twice married, her first husband being W.M. JOHNSON, and the second Lee BURTON, both of whom have preceded her to the grave. She is survived by the following children:S.J. & W.M. JOHNSON,Mrs. O.V. TILLEY, Mrs. Homer AYERS, C.B. & E.R. BURTON of this city, F.F. & Lige BURTON of Charksburg, WVA, and the following brothers and sisters:  J.L. MOREHEAD, Mrs. James WHITE, Mrs. John TABOR, of Pulaski and Leonard ANDREWS of WVA. The six sons acted as pallbearers and her grandchildren were flower bearers. Interment was in the Mt Olivet cemetery.	July 1,1931
BURTON	Floyd	Peyton		Transcribed by Carolyn Worrell January 16, 1962 Floyd Peyton BURTON, 72, 515 Newbern Road, died at his home late Monday afternoon. Born, in Pulaski County, June 23, 1889, the son of the late David Monroe BURTON and Ulessie Alice SMITH, he is survived by one half-brother, Garnett C. BURTON, Norfolk, one half-sister, Mrs. Annie B AUSTIN, Pulaski. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home with interment to follow in Oakwood Cemetery. The body will remain at the funeral home.
BURTON	Julia	Alberta		Transcribed by Carolyn Worrell Wednesday, August 23, 1961 Mrs. Julia Alberta BURTON, 60, Hillsville, died Tuesday in a Roanoke hospital. Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Thursday at the Hillsville Presbyterian Church, conducted by the Rev. John Boyd. Burial will follow in the Monta Vista Memorial Gardens. Mrs. BURTON is related to M.W. BROWN and R.P. HARRIS families, Pulaski.
BURTON	John			July, 26, 1944 Here are fours sons of Mr. and Mrs. John Burton, Pulaski, Cpl. Thomas Burton, who was killed in action April 23, 1944 in Hollandia, New Guinea. John entered the service in January 1942 and took his basic training at Geiger Field, Washington. Mr. and Mrs. Burton recently received the Purple Heart for their son and a letter from Major W.G. Caples stating “his service did not consist only of the one engagement but for months under the extreme climate of the tropics, your son worked long hours for weeks on end without a day off, giving himself unselfishly that the essential work to make our arms successful would continue without delay. America is fortunate to produce such men and I am sure our country is as proud of him as those who were privileged to know and serve with him”. At the time of his death John was stationed with the 1881st engineer aviation battalion. Sgt Albert Burton entered the service January 22, 1941 and received his basic training at Ft. Knox, Ky., now stationed somewhere in the Hawaiian Islands. Pvt. Clayton Burton entered the service April 3, 1943, received his basic training at Fort Fisher N.C. and is now with the btry. A 558th AAA (AW) Bn., Camp Helen, Texas. Pvt. Charles Burton entered the service July 2, 1943, took his basic training at Fort Ord., Calif., and is now stationed somewhere in the South Pacific.	April 23, 1944
BURTON	Pauline		SPANGLER	Sunday July 21, 1963 Mrs. Pauline S. Burton, 46, formerly of Pulaski, died at Princeton, W.Va., Friday. She is survived by her husband, James E. Burton of Pulaski, three sisters, Mrs. C.A. Weatherford of Bluefield, W.Va.; Miss Hattie Spangler of True, W.Va.; and Mrs. Frank Petry of Princeton, W.Va.; six brothers, John Spangler of Mayberry, W.Va.; Carl Spangler of Bluefield; Jimmy Spangler of Cleveland, Ohio; Willie and Woodrow Spangler of True, W.Va.; and Finn Spangler of Lewisburg, W.Va. Funeral services will be held this afternoon at 2 pm at the Burns Wornal Chapel of Memorial Funeral Home, Princeton, with the Rev. John R. Campbell of Pulaski officiating. Burial will follow in the Monte Vista Park Cemetery. Pallbearers are Ronald and Harold Spangler, Morris Albert, Tom Weatherford, Carl Edwards, and Luther Johnson.	July 19, 1963
BURTON	Pearl		OREY	Transcribed by Carolyn Worrell Thursday, February 22, 1962 Mrs. Pearl BURTON, 75, died this morning in a Marion hospital. Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Beulah SEXTON, Newbern and Mrs. Clara KRESS, Bassett; one son, Roy McCOY, Bassett; four sisters, Mrs. Gladys STEVENS, Narrows; Mrs. Verlia STEVENS, White Gate; Mrs. Martha Harman, Cleveland, Ohio; Mrs. Gracie CORNER, Dublin; four brothers, Oscar OREY, Spencer OREY and Johnnie OREY all of Narrows; and Stewart OREY, Beckley, W.Va. The funeral service will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from New Chapel Church of Wolf Creek, conducted by the Rev. E.H. Shaver. Burial will be in Boyd Cemetery, Giles County. The body will be removed from Strickler’s Funeral Home Saturday afternoon to the residence of her daughter, Mrs. Beulah SEXTON, at Newbern to remain until the hour of the service.
BURTON	Robert	Lee		Friday November 30, 1923 Robert Lee Burton, born April 9th, 1862, died December 1st, 1923 aged 61years, 7 months, 22 days. Mr. Burton was only sick one week and 2 days having had pneumonia. He will be greatly missed in his community where he spent most of his life. He was loved and respected by those who knew him. He had been a sufferer for last few years but bore it all patiently. He was known to have said that he hoper to be with god in another work before this winter set in, so we believe he really is with his lord, as he told friend and loved ones before death cam. He leaves to mourn, a wife, two daughter, four sons, two stepsons, two brothers, one sister, and a host of friends. His faith in god was steadfast and true being a member of the Christian church and had been baptized several years prior to death. Funeral service was conducted on Sunday at 3 o’clock by Rev. Flinchum and the body was laid to rest in Andrew’s cemetery. Pallbearers were James White, G.L. Felty, Harry Sutherland, Dave Tilley, John Andrews, Granville Ayers, Robert Thomas, Charles Turner, Walter Jones, J.B. Gibbs, W.F. Farmer, and Charles Brewer. The family have the sympathy of the entire community.	December 1, 1923
BURTON	Sarah			Friday January 19, 1923 Mrs. Sarah Burton, widow of Montgomery Burton, died Thursday night at the home of her son-in-law, Ed Jameson, up the Clayton line, death being due to pneumonia after an illness of more than a week. She was 50 years of age. He husband died only a short time ago and four children survive her. The funeral will be held Saturday afternoon with burial in Oakwood.	January 18, 1923
BURTON	Virginia		DUNCAN	Monday December 18, 1972 Virginia Duncan Burton, formerly of Pulaski, died in Youngstown, Ohio December 12. Funeral was held December 16. She was the daughter of Mrs. Katherine Duncan Giddens and the late McCabe Duncan of Pulaski. Surviving Pulaski relatives include Mrs. Maggie Poindexter, Mrs. Mary T. Baker, and the John Patterson family.	December 12, 1972
BUSBEY	Irene		CRUFF	PULASKI - Irene Cruff Busbey, age 72 of 322 Carriage Hill Drive in Pulaski died Wednesday June 23, 2004 at Pulaski Community Hospital. Born January 5, 1932 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late Nannie Wood Cruff and Raymond M. Cruff. She was a member of Anderson Memorial Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband; Richard J. Busbey; a brother; George Cruff; and a sister; Mary Lou Sawyers. She is survived by a brother; Raymond E. Cruff of Pulaski and a sister; Lillie Mae Caviness of Richmond. Funeral services will be held Friday June 25, 2004 at 2:30 p.m. at the Anderson Memorial Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Jeff Kackley officiating. Interment will be in Sanctuary Cemetery in Seminole, Florida. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of donations to the Greater Pulaski Alliance #20 South Washington Avenue Pulaski, Va. 24301. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home, Pulaski.	Wednesday June 23, 2004
BUSH	Charles	Newton		Monday June 12, 1944 Charles Newton Bush, 64, former Norfolk and Western ticket agent here, died at his home in Bristol Saturday following an extended illness. Prominent in Masonic and a member of the State Street Methodist church, Mr. Bush was born in Franklin county and was employed here prior to become ticket agent. Serviced were held yesterday at Bristol.	June 10, 1944
BUTLER	Robert	Clay		PARKERSBURG, W. VA. - Robert Clay Butler, 67, of Parkersburg died July 3, 2004 at the Camden-Clark Memorial Hospital. He was born Feb. 1, 1937 in Castlewood, Va. a son of the late John A. and Vera Clay Butler. He was retired from GE Plastics in 1997 after 34 years of service. He graduated from the University of Richmond, was a United States Army veteran and served in the Army National Reserve. He was also a member of the Parkersburg Elks Club and National Association of Watch and Clock Collectors, Inc. He is survived by three children Suzie L. Butler of Charlotte, N.C., Lisa L. Bell and husband Harry of Charlotte, N.C., John C. Butler and wife Marie of Parkersburg, W. Va.; two grandchildren Amy Leigh Bell of Charlotte, N.C., Anthony Kole Butler of Parkersburg, W. Va.; former wife and best friend Billie Sue Butler of Charlotte, N.C.; cousin Betty Jean Barr of Va.; his cat Samantha. Graveside services will be Tuesday 1 p.m. at the Temple Hill Memorial Park, Castlewood, Va. Visitation will be Monday from 5 - 8 p.m. at the Leavitt Funeral Home, Parkersburg, W.Va. with a "Time of Remembrance" at 7 p.m. Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to the MS Society, #2 Players Club Drive Suite 104, Charleston, WV 25311. Online Register Book at www.LeavittFuneralHome.com	July 3, 2004
BYRD	Charles	W.		Charles W. Byrd, 72, of Hershey, Pa. passed away Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2003. He was a retired United Methodist Minister and with Cokesbury, a division of the United Methodist Publishing House, Author, co-founder of the Central PA Writers Organization, former member of the 82nd Airborne, a former member of the Pulaski Police Force and served several Methodist churches in the Pulaski area in his early years. Charles was born in Middlesboro, Ky. to the late Viola and Cloye Byrd. Charles attended Berea College in Berea, Ky. and graduated from Wake Forest University and Duke University Divinity School. Surviving are his wife of 52 years, Mary Nell Byrd; daughters Wanda Jean Byrd Corder of Oak Hill, W. Va., Mary Angela Byrd of Harrisburg, Pa, Charla Deni Byrd Vigunas of Mountville, Pa.; son, Charles Danny Byrd of Palmyra, Pa.; grandchildren Tanya Lynn Vigunas, Chloe Adelle Corder Alderman, Katherine Anna Vigunas, Ashton Skye Byrd, and Dylan Starr Byrd; great-grandson Ethan Clay Alderman; sisters, Lois Anna Sarah Byrd of Asheboro, N.C., Beverly Ann Byrd Eannottie of Hendersonville, Tenn.; daughter-in-law, Renee Karstetter Byrd; son-in-laws David Corder and Steven Vigunas; sister-in-law and brother-in-law Selma and Marvin Hall of Pulaski and sister-in-law and brother-in-law Jewell and William Hill of Abingdon, Va. A Memorial Service was held Saturday, Oct. 25 at 1 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, Hershey, Pa. Memorial contributions may be made to PAWS (Society for Preservation of Animal Welfare & Safety, Inc.) 7-7-957-8122 or the The Salvation Army, 1122 Green Street, Harrisburg, Pa. 17102 717-233-6755.	Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2003
BYRD	Ludema		CALLAHAN	Transcribed by Carolyn Worrell Wednesday, May 8, 1963 Mrs. Ludema BYRD, 79, died Tuesday night in her home, 916 Hunt Ave., N.W. Roanoke. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ruby B. CALLAHAN, Roanoke; five sons, Frank and Everett, Pulaski; Willie, Elliston; Ira, Draper, N.C. and Clyde BYRD, Greensboro, N.C.; one sister, Mrs. Nannie AUSTIN, Narrows and one half-sister, Mrs. Mary VOGLER, Winston-Salem, N.C. Funeral will be held Friday at 11 a.m. from the Church of God Prophecy, Pulaski, conducted by the Rev. W.E. Lowman and the Rev. Ralph Wells.  Burial will be in the Church of God cemetery, Stephens Creek. The body will remain at Strickler’s Funeral Home until one hour before the service.	Tuesday May 7, 1963
BYRD	Lura		SEAGLE	Transcribed by Carolyn Worrell Monday, March 12, 1962 Funeral service for Mrs. Lura SEAGLE BYRD, 71, of 131 8th St., N.W., who died Saturday evening in Pulaski Hospital, will be held Monday at 3 p.m. from Thomas M. Seagle and Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. David P. Cheverton and Dr. Frank E. Trotter officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Active pallbearers will include Gary WHITAKER, Gary SEAGLE, Roland GUNN, S.R. ALLEN, N.B. RAUHOF and Clarence KIRBY. The Body will remain at the funeral home.	Saturday, March 10, 1962
BYRD	Vivian	Eugene		VIRGINIA BEACH * The Rev. Vivian Eugene Byrd, 74, of the 5000 block of Connors Drive, went to be with the Lord Jan. 14, 2004, in the comfort of his home. He was born in Pulaski County, Feb. 2, 1929. He was preceded in death by his parents, Amos F. and Flora A. Byrd of Pulaski. Three brothers, Glenn E. Byrd of Eden, N.C., J. Lenord Byrd and R. Darnell Byrd of Pulaski. He was a graduate of Emmanuel Bible College, Atlanta, Ga. The Rev. Byrd was in the ministry for more than 50 years and had been most recently the pastor of Church of God of Prophecy in Smithfield, Va. "Gene" is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Irene Byrd; two sons, Larry Byrd and wife Nancy of McKinney, Texas, Steve Byrd and wife Carol of Chatham, Va.; a daughter, Donna Rambo and husband George of Virginia Beach; seven brothers, Bishop Garnett D. Byrd and wife Alma of Pulaski, Avery F. Byrd and wife Mary, Pulaski, Leroy G. Byrd and wife June of Griffin, Ga., Henry A. Byrd Sr. and wife Libby of Pulaski, Robert L. Byrd and friend Juanita Brandau of Dublin, Ronald W. Byrd and wife Linda of Galax, Rev. Donald W. Byrd and wife Delorice of Max Meadows; one sister, Marie Donaldson of Pulaski; eight grandchildren; five great - grandchildren. The funeral was held Jan. 16, 2004 at Kellum Funeral Home, Rosewood Chapel and he was laid to rest in Rosewood Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, Va. with Bishop Robert Davis, Bishop Garnett Byrd and Rev. Steve Byrd officiating.	Jan. 14, 2004

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