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Last Name	First Name	Middle Name	Maiden Name	Notes	Date of Death
FAGG	Billy	Eugene		OAK ISLAND, N. C. – Billy Eugene Fagg, 58 of Oak Island, N. C., formerly of Dublin, departed this life on Thursday, August 4, at the New Hanover Regional Medical Center, Wilmington, N.C. Billy is survived by his wife of 40 years, Peggy Fiore Fagg, Oak Island, N.C.; son, Reggie Scott Fagg of Fort Smith, Ark.; daughter, Lisa Michelle Fagg, Oak Island, N.C.; mother, Lona Harrell Fagg and the late Kenneth Fred “Mutt” Fagg of Pulaski; brothers, Karlie Howard Fagg and Kenneth Harrell Fagg, both of Pulaski; four grandchildren and many other loving family members and friends. Memorials in honor of Billy may be made to Moose Lodge #2059, P. O. Box 819, Oak Island, N. C., 28465. Billy served two terms as Governor of the Moose Lodge and was a member of Shallotte Masonic Lodge.	August 4, 2005
FAGG	Murray	Lee		RADFORD - Murray Lee Fagg, 88, of Radford, passed away Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2006. Graveside services will be held Thursday, Jan. 5, 2 p.m. at the Haley Cemetery in Snowville. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford.	Jan. 3, 2006
FANNING	William	W.		William W. "Bill" Fanning, 79, of Dublin, passed away Friday, June 20, 2003 at Pulaski Community Hospital. He was born July 19, 1923 at Bluefield, W.Va. He was preceded in death by his parents, J. Wallace and Mary Miller Fanning; a daughter, Anne Snider; and a sister, Darlene Collins. He was in World War II from 1941 to 1945 in the First U.S. Marine Division in the South Pacific. He was a member of First Christian Church, Radford and an avid horseman. He is survived by his wife, Beverly Coburn Fanning of Dublin; a son, Lon Fanning, and wife, Donna, of Geneva, Ill.; a sister, Virginia Affeldt, Winston-Salem, N.C.; and six grandchildren, Cody and Chelsea Snider, Sean, Jason, Lauren and Kristen Fanning. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home Chapel, White Gate with the Rev. Gina Rhea officiating. Military graveside rites by the Giles County V.F.W. and American Legion Post in the Walkers Creek Cemetery, White Gate. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests donations to the Cody and Chelsea Snider College Fund, c/o Lon Fanning, 2253 Brookway Drive, Geneva, IL 60134 or the Walkers Creek Cemetery Fund.	Friday, June 20, 2003
FARBER	Mary	Pat	LARUE	RADFORD - On Tuesday morning, Aug. 10, 2004, Mary Pat LaRue Farber (Mrs. Neff) age 76, passed away in her home, attended by her family. She had graciously endured a four-year decline in her health from mylofibrosis. Her immediate family wishes to convey our deep sorrow at our mother's passing and our great pride in her beautiful life. She is remembered by her son, Greek C. Neff, III, of Belspring, Virginia, his wife Beth Marshall and their children, Hampton, Mary Beth, and Becky, and her daughter Rebecca Neff, of Haiku, Hawaii, and her children, Michael Tarrant and Mary Grace Tarrant. Ms. Farber is survived by three of her six siblings and their families: Faith Smith, Betty Wood, and Carol Unsworth. She was pre-deceased by three brothers, J.R., Gerard Richard and William Vincent Farber; one brother-in-law, Tom Smith, and one sister-in-law, Pauline Farber. Her sisters remember Mary Pat as special to their lives, treasuring her spiritedness and her generosity. Ms. Farber's closest companions in recent years were her dogs and two cats. These perceptive creatures attended her throughout her illness and their grief at her loss in apparent. She gave each of her grandchildren the opportunity to have and to care for pets in a loving and respectful way. Ms. Farber had a distinguished career of over forty years in education as a teacher of all grades in public schools, as an adjunct professor for the University of Virginia, as Supervisor of English for the Virginia Department of Education, and as the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity at New River Community College. Her many assignments as a teacher reflect her diverse talents and broad education. She began by directing the Glee Club and teaching music in the Wythe County Public Schools in 1947, one week before she turned twenty, and many of her students were the same age as she. She had her Associates Degree in English from Virginia Intermont College and a tremendous enthusiasm for music, for teaching and for performance. While raising her family and teaching full-time, she would earn her B.A. in English in 1961 from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and her M.S. in Education in 1966., culminating her dedication to study and personal advancement with her Ed.D. in Linguistics from Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1977. As an outstanding student, Ms. Farber was elected to the following honor societies: Sigma Tau Delta, Phi Kappa Phi, Phi Delta Kappa, and Kappa Delta Pi. "Mrs. Neff" is remembered as a superb teacher of English, Spanish, Art, and especially Drama by her students and fellow teachers from Rural Retreat High School and Blacksburg High School. She taught with passion and high standards and is fondly acknowledged by her students as a true inspiration. As the plaque presented to her by the sophomore English classes of BHS read, " Although we are relieved, indeed we have achieved! One student from her early days of teaching said, "Mrs. Neff really took care of me and you don't forget something like that." Another, when asked "How does Mrs. Neff teach?, replied, "Oh, Mrs. Neff doesn't teach. She inspires!" Many of her former students stayed in touch, letting her know that she had affected their lives in positive ways long after they had left her classroom. She never forgot a name and enjoyed immensely recalling her students' achievements and antics. "Mrs. Neff", coached forensics and directed award-winning plays at both Rural Retreat High School and Blacksburg High School, giving her students a chance to perform at state level competitions as well as to perform for their communities. Many of these plays were original student works. Her students will remember her for "Mountain Justice", "Like How Long Is a Minute", "The Princess Who Wouldn't Cry", "January Thaw", "Our Town", and "Arsenic and Old Lace". When she left the classroom to assist teachers as the English Supervisor for the Department of Education, "Mrs. Neff" became well known to classroom teachers for her guidance regarding the teaching of writing and of literature. She presented workshops throughout the state and nationally through Johns Hopkins University and the National Council of Teachers of English. Throughout her life, Ms. Farber showed a strong commitment to community involvement in both Rural Retreat and Blacksburg. She wrote a column for the Southwest Virginia News entitled "Wythe Wives' Wiles" which commented on everything from recipes to raising her children. She organized the Republican Women's Club of Wythe County. Along with her first husband, Dick Neff, she organized the first combined Rural Retreat Fair and Horse Show, a huge undertaking which served the community for many years. She often served as the secretary for local horse shows, was an avid member of garden clubs, and loved to play bridge. Ms. Farber served as president of the MacDowell Music Club in Rural Retreat. Perhaps the most rewarding role of her life was as grandmother to her five beloved grandchildren. Hampton, Mary Beth, Becky, Michael, and Gracie wish to express their great love for their grandmother who in turn showered them with love and affection. Whether they needed a costume for a play, a ride to school, or someone brave to teach them to drive, their grandmother was always there for them. She considered her two children and her "five beautiful grandchildren" her greatest joy in life. In 1999, Ms. Farber was crowned Mrs. Virginia Senior Citizen at the State Pageant in Roanoke, Virginia. Her talent was an original country song for which she wrote both the lyrics and the music. She went on to be named the Second Runner-up at the National Finals in Chicago, Illinois. Ms. Farber was married to W. W. Hall for a wonderful life of many years. The family graciously acknowledges his stewardship and generosity. The family wishes to express gratitude for the beautiful assistance of Carillion Hospice during the last months of our mother's life, particularly Claudia Lezama, Sherry Reed, Tom Rice, and Dr. Harry McCoy. We are truly thankful for their service to each of us, as well as to our mother. Memorial Services will be held on Friday, August 13, at 6 p.m. at McCoy Funeral Home in Blacksburg, Virginia with Father Paul Gallagher and Rev. Tom Rice officiating. Visiting hours with the family will be from 5:00 p.m. until the service begins. The Graveside Service and Interment will be held on Saturday, August 14, at 10:00 a.m. at the Fairview Methodist Church in Rural Retreat, Virginia.	Aug. 10, 2004
FARLEY	Houston	Robinson		Wednesday June 21, 1944 Funeral service for Dr. Houston Robinson Farley are being conducted at 4 o’clock this afternoon from the home on Fifth street by the Rev. Lester A. Wertz and the Rev. D. Trigg with interment to follow in Oakwood. Dr. Farley died at 8:45 am yesterday morning after a two week illness which followed a major operation at the Pulaski Hospital. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Frank Farley, of Thessalia, Giles County. He married Miss Mary Keister of Pulaski on October 12, 1929 to which union one son, Houston Jr., was born and both of whom survive. Other survivors include two sisters, Mrs. O.J. Hunter of Welsh, W.Va; and Mrs. J.A. Robertson of Thessalia, Va.; a brother, J.W. Farley of Pearisburg; and several nieces and nephews.	Tuesday June 20, 1944
FARLOW	George	Edgar		Wednesday March 21, 1962 George Edgar Farlow, Back Creek farmer, died this morning at Radford Hospital. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Elease Tabor Farlow; three daughters, Mrs. Emmett Wolfe, Mrs. Junior Lane, and Miss Louise Farlow all of Pulaski; four sons, Billy E. Farlow, Dublin; James Robert Farlow, Clifton M. Farlow, and Raymond H. Farlow all of Pulaski; two brothers, Lawrence Farlow, Bristol, and Carl Farlow, Bland. Also two sisters, Mrs. Nannie Mabry of Roanoke and Mrs. Myrtle Simpler of Delaware. The body will remain at Strickler’s Funeral Home pending arrangements.
FARMER	Clarence	Thomas		PULASKI — Clarence Thomas (Tommy) Farmer, Jr., 61, of Claytor Lake (Dunkard’s Bottom) died Friday October 22, 2004 at his home. He was born in Pulaski County on April 2, 1943 and he was the son of the late Clarence and Mary Farmer. He was preceded in death by a brother, Gary Farmer. Surviving are his wife, Patricia and children, Thomas III, Paige and Brandon. The family wishes to thank Tommy’s caregiver, Dan Love for his dedication and friendship. A memorial service will be held Sunday evening at 8:00 p.m. from Stevens Funeral Home with the Rev. David Lones officiating. The family will receive friends Sunday from 6:00 p.m. until the service hour. There will be no graveside service. The family wishes that memorials be made to the Memorial Baptist Church, P.O. Box 31, Pulaski, Va. 24301 or to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.	October 22, 2004
FARMER	Cora	Isabell	TAYLOR;	Tuesday September 12, 1972 Mrs. Cora Isabell Farmer, 72, of --- M-------- Ave., died Monday night in Pulaski General Hospital. Born in Pulaski county, October 11, 1900, she was the daughter of the late Marion Taylor and Clementine Mitchell Taylor. She is survived by her husband, James Arthur Farlow; one son Charles Childress, Levitow, Pa.; one daughter, Mrs. Jack Sink, Roanoke; three sisters, Mrs. Nile Shivley, Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. Leonard Rainey, Emporia, and Mrs. David Tenpleton, Indiana. Also three grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 2pm Wednesday from Thomas M. Seagle and Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. John K. McDonald officiating. Burial will follow in Mt. View cemetery, Dublin. Friends may call at Seagle’s at any time.	Monday September 11, 1972
FARMER	Della	Mae	KINNAMAN	Friday December 15, 1972 Mrs. Della Mae Farmer, 75, of 831 4th Street, N.E., died Thursday morning in Pulaski General Hospital. Born in Pulaski County July 17, 1896, she was the daughter of the late Frank Kinnaman and Emma McGuire Kinnaman, and was preceded in death by her husband Charles Luther Farmer. She is survived by two sons, Donald E. Farmer, Miami, Fla., and Bascom R. Farmer, Pulaski; two daughters, Mrs. W. Clarence Chrisley, Pulaski, and Mrs. Donald Carper, Rossville, Ga.; two brothers, Edward Kinnaman and Roy Kinnaman, both of Columbus, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Almeta Nagel, Columbus; 10 grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren. Funeral service will be Saturday at 2pm from Thomas M. Seagle and Son Funeral Home with the Rev. John K. McDonald officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood cemetery. The body will remain at Seagle’s.	Thursday December 14, 1972
FARMER	Doshie		ROOP	Transcribed by Carolyn Worrell Sunday, September 10, 1961 Mrs. Doshie ROOP FARMER, 53, died Friday at Radford Hospital. She is survived by her husband, David C. FARMER of Radford; her mother Mrs. Julie LONG NUCKOLS of Pulaski; two daughters, Mrs. William O. FURROW of Dublin and Mrs. Russell POFF of Pilot; three sons, Robert FARMER of Pilot; Henry FARMER of Walton, and William FARMER of Floyd; four brothers, Frazier ROOP of Blacksburg; Tom, Dave and Logan of Radford; one sister, Mrs. Mary LINKOUS of Pulaski and 19 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held today at 2:30 p.m. from the Church of God in Radford with the Rev. Joseph Hodges officiating. Burial will be in Westview Cemetery.  The body will remain at the home until one hour before the service.	Friday, September 8, 1961
FARMER	Douglas	Wayne		Douglas Wayne Farmer, 62, passed away Wednesday, June 16, 2004 at his home in Dublin. He was a member of Fairlawn Presbyterian Church. He was the owner and president of Dominion Laboratory, Inc. of Dublin and owner of 20/20 Car Care in Dublin. He attended the Presbyterian Junior College in Maxton, N.C., St. Andrews College in Laurenberg, N.C. and VPI & SU. He was preceded in death by his parents, Mideon Lee and Mamie Ellen Millirons Farmer, an infant daughter, three sisters and a brother. Survivors include his wife, Elinor Whitaker Farmer of Dublin; a daughter, Susan Kelly Farmer McKenna of Roanoke; a son, Douglas Clayton Farmer of Atlanta, GA; two stepsons and their wives, Joseph W., Jr. and Jeri Morgan of Fort Chiswell and Timothy P. and Susan Morgan of Radford; two grandchildren, Jessee Leigh Odell and Zachary Wilson Odell; five step grandchildren and two step great grandchildren; a brother, Gary Lee Farmer of Radford; four sisters and brothers-in-law, Carolyn and Angus Shaw of Johnson City, TN, Judy and Perry Harkrader of Christiansburg, Pauline Hall of Dublin, and Jane Ann Farmer of Pulaski; a special sister-in-law and husband, Harold and Joey Ward of Dublin; and his mother-in-law, Margaret R. Hutchison of Dublin; many nieces and nephews and a host of loving friends. A Celebration of the Life of Mr. Farmer will be held Saturday, July 3, 2004 at 3:00 p.m. at the Fairlawn Presbyterian Church with Rev. Terry Woodard and Rev. Angus Shaw officiating. The family will receive friends in the church fellowship hall immediately following the service. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Fairlawn Presbyterian Church Building Fund or a charity of your choice. The family is being served by the Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford.	Wednesday, June 16, 2004
FARMER	Eliza			Wednesday Evening, August 4, 1920 Miss Eliza FARMER died last midnight at her home on Valley Street, having been taken ill Monday Morning.  She had been in failing health for some time due to the infirmities of age, but more recently had seemed much better than usual.  Sunday evening she accompanied some callers to the door and seemed unusually bright but was stricken ill only a few hours later. The funeral has been arranged for Thursday morning at 10 o’clock and will be conducted from her late home, the Rev. R.M. Standefer officiating.  Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery. The deceased was a native and life long resident of the county, being one of its oldest residents.  She was the daughter of William FARMER and Martha MILTON and 93 years of age.  For many years she, her brother, Dr. William FARMER who died February 24th last, and a sister, Miss Malinda FARMER, maintained a home together, living for years in the Oak Chapel section, this was while the doctor conducted an itinerary practice as a dentist through this section of southwest Virginia.  When he established an office in Pulaski, the family became residents of the town, the sister dying several years ago.  One brother survives, H.H. FARMER, of Hillsville, who is nearing 90.  It has been a family blest with long life.  This lone brother in the far evening of his life has the deepest sympathy of a host of friends. The deceased was a woman beloved by many friends, but those only who knew her best can attest the influence of the beautiful life she lived.  Since the passing of her brother she has received every care and attention of those who occupied with her the home and also of intimate friends.  She was never failing in expressions of the kindness of all of those during her last days.
FARMER	Frank	M.		Friday February 14, 1919 After years of intense but patient suffering Frank M. Farmer died last night at his home in Newbern. His death removed one of the best known and most esteemed character of the old school life. A man bore, reared, and who spent his entire modest life in the community, dying esteemed by all who knew him. The infirmities of age with complications began perhaps ten years ago to undermine his health and for several years he had been confined to his home. The funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, interment to be made at Newbern cemetery, following the services to be conducted at his home at 2 o’clock. Had Mr. Farmer lived to March, he would have been 80 years old. He was one of seven surviving members of the old Pulaski Guard, Company C, 4th Virginia Infantry. He was married twice, his wives being sisters. His first wife was Miss Mary Woolwine. His second wife was Miss Virginia Woolwine. His second wife and three children by the first union survive. Mrs. Lena Martin and Albert Farmer of Pulaski county, and Mrs. Mary Williams of Galax. The deceased was a ________ member of the Methodist church at Dublin for many years. He took an active interest in church work so long as his health permitted.	February 13, 1919
FARMER	Helen	Holmes	HUFFORD	PULASKI – Helen Holmes Hufford Martin Farmer, age 87 of 984 Memorial Drive (Pulaski Village), Pulaski passed away Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2004. Born May 14, 1917 in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late Julius Holmes Hufford and Edith Gay Jenkins Hufford. Her husbands, Eugene Martin and James Arthur Farmer, her son, Rev. Jackson Eugene Martin and siblings, Paul, Harry, Lois and Charlotte also preceded her in death. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church where she was known as “Mom”. She was a retired bookkeeper and secretary for the former Singer Sewing Company, Pulaski. She was well known for her crafts and her dolls and was a long time supporter of the Gateway Quartet. Surviving are: her daughter and son-in-law, Judith and Jack T. Martin, Dublin; one granddaughter, Tracy Martin Lucas; three grandsons, Rob Martin, Chris Martin, Jack Martin; several great grandchildren; sister, Mary Lou Blose, Elkton, Va. Funeral services will be conducted 2 p.m. Friday at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with Pastor Judy Younce and Pastor Fred Minnick officiating. Interment will follow at Hufford Cemetery, Mt. Olivet Road, Pulaski. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.	Dec. 8, 2004
FARMER	Howe			Howe Farmer, Jr., 88, of Dublin, passed away March 18, 2006 at the Blue Ridge Nursing Center in Stuart, Va. He was born on August 24, 1917 in Bland County, Va. to the late Haven Howe and Ada Belle Shufflebarger Farmer. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Cloas T. Farmer; three brothers and one sister. He is survived by his daughter and son-in-law, Dianna and Paul Haga, Dublin; two sisters, Lorena Kidd of Bluefield, Va. and Mary McGrady of Bland. Funeral services will be Monday, March 20, 2006 at 11 a.m. at the A. Vest & Sons Funeral Home, White Gate with the Rev. Travis Hilton officiating. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Visitation will be at the funeral home on Sunday after 1 p.m. and the family will receive friends from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.	March 18, 2006
FARMER	John	Wayne		Sunday, September 27, 1964 John Wayne FARMER, 59? Cardiff Maryland, formerly of Dublin, was killed in a Maryland traffic accident Wednesday He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Teresa FARMER, one daughter, Mrs. Rebecca SPIKE, Radford; seven brothers, W.L. FARMER, Christiansburg; L.C., J.A., R.E., G.E., all of Pulaski; R.H. FARMER, Radford and Cloyd FARMER, Brentwood, Md. Funeral is being held today at 2 p.m. from the Hawkins Funeral Home.  Burial will be in Delta Cemetery at Delta, Pa.	Wednesday, September 23, 1964
FARMER	Mack			Dies From Injuries Sustained In Empire Mines	Friday January 12, 1923
FARMER	Mary	Emeline	DUCAN	Monday October 2, 1961 Mrs. Mary Emeline Farmer, 65, Route 1, Dublin, died early today enroute to Radford Hospital. Survivors are her husband, Robert Graham Farmer; four daughters, Mrs. R.N. Furrow, Dublin; Mrs. Frank Akers, Belspring; Mrs. John C. Webb, Thorpe, W.Va.; Mrs. Charles Webb, Washington D.C.; six sons David Farmer, Belspring; Walter Farmer, Vernon Farmer, Elbert, W.Va.; Emmett Farmer, Ennie, N.C.; Edwin Farmer, Cambria; and Mack Farmer, Dublin; three sisters, Miss Zeline Duncan and Miss Sarah Duncan both of Roanoke; and Mrs. ____ Reed, Floyd; one brother Cap Duncan, Roanoke; 31 grandchildren and one great grandchild. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 11 am from Mt. View Methodist Church, conducted by the Rev. Sam _____. Burial will be in the Mt. View Cemetery. The body will remain at Strickler’s Funeral Home.
FARMER	Minnie	Lee		August 14, 1940 Mrs. Minnie Lee Farmer, 57, of the Mt. View section, died yesterday at her home following an extended illness. She is survived by her husband, William F. Farmer and the following children: Lee, of New River; L.C., J.A., and Emmett of Pulaski; Ray of Covington; Roy of Dublin; Mrs. Seagle King, and Cloyd of Washington DC. A brother and three sisters also survived. Funeral services will be held tomorrow at 2 o’clock from the Mt. View church with the Rev. Z.B. Randall in charge. Burial will be in the Mt. View Cemetery.	August 13, 1940
FARMER	Ray	H.		RADFORD - Ray H Farmer, age 92, of Radford, died Saturday, July 2, 2005 at his home surrounded by his family. He was preceded in death by his wife Nina K. Farmer. Surviving are his daughters, Angeline Farmer, Lynchburg, and Jacqueline Farmer Marzano, Arlington, TX, and his son Mack Farmer, Radford, his grandchildren Luke Okes, Adam Farmer, and MacKenzie Farmer. Three great grandchildren and a special sister-in-law Irene King Robinson also survive. Visitation will be from 7 p.m. until 9 p.m. Tuesday at The DeVilbis Funeral Home, Radford, and from 10 a.m. until 10:45 a.m. Wednesday, July 6, 2005 at The Grove United Methodist Church. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday July 6, 2005 at The Grove Methodist Church with Rev. James Bennington officiating. Interment will follow in Mountain View Cemetery, Pulaski County. DeVilbis Funeral Home is handling arrangements.	July 2, 2005
FARMER	Reba		MONTGOMERY	Reba Montgomery Garlick Farmer, 79, of Newbern died Thursday April 8, 2004 in the Montgomery Regional Hospital, Blacksburg. She was born in Carroll County on Dec. 7, 1924 and was the daughter of the late Donnie E. Montgomery and Josie Quesenberry Montgomery. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Farmer. She was a retired employee of Flo Labs, Dublin. Surviving are: her children and spouses, Joanne and Charles Wheeler, Dublin, Joe Garlick, Jr. and Glenna Garlick, Pulaski, Jackie and Joe Hall, Carroll County, Judy and James Huff, Blacksburg, Joyce and Ed Derham, Charlotte, N.C., Julia and David Phillips, Christiansburg, Jennifer and Doug Hosey, Christiansburg; 16 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; sister and brother-in-law, Catherine and Irvin Harris, Dublin; brothers and sisters-in-law, Cecil and Effie Montgomery, Dublin, Shelley and Julia Montgomery, Christiansburg. Funeral service will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel with Rev. Don Sizemore officiating. Entombment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Dublin. Visiting will be Saturday evening from the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.	April 8, 2004
FARMER	Rosa		LINKOUS	Friday, May 17, 1963 Mrs. Rosa Linkous Farmer, 74, died Thursday evening in her home at Dublin. She was born in Pulaski county, August 5, 1888, daughter of the last Henry and Elizabeth Jones Linkous. Survivors included her husband, Kelly Crockett Farmer; six daughters, Mrs. Helen Price Fuchester, Dublin; Mrs. Archie A. Franklin, Hopewell; Mrs. Christo Pack, Pulaski; Mrs. Logan Brown, Woodbridge, and Mrs. James C. Chrisley and Mrs. J.A. Johnson both of Pulaski; five sons, W.R. Farmer, Bluefield W. Va.; H.R. Farmer, Dublin; Clarence T. Farmer, Pulaski; K.C. Farmer Jr., Dublin; J.B. Farmer, Bluefield, W.Va. Also two sisters, Mrs. Mary Slucsher, Pulaski, and Mrs. S.M. Farmer, Bluefield, W.Va.; four brother, John Linkous and Irvin Linkous both of Bluefield, W.Va.; Aaron Linkous, Iager, W.Va.; L.V. Linkous, Dublin; 25 grandchildren and 20 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 pm from Dublin Methodist church conducted by the Rev. Dan Kelly and the Rev. D.M. Neese. Burial will follow in Dublin Cemetery. The body will remain at Strickler’s Funeral Home in Dublin until noon Saturday when it will be removed to the residence to remain until one hour before the service. Nephews will act as pallbearers.	May 16, 1963
FARMER	Shelby		RAMSEY	RADFORD - Shelby K. Ramsey Farmer, 65, of Radford, went to be with the Lord, Sunday, January 2, 2005. She was born January 8, 1939 to the late James and Etta Faulkner Ramsey. She is also preceded in death by her husband Henry Farmer, daughter Karen Beckner, grandson Gregory Estes, sisters Velma Ramsey, Alva Ramsey and Winnie Whitaker, and step-daughter-in-law Linda Farmer. She is survived by her son, Alan Beckner of Blacksburg; her daughter, Donna Walker of Christiansburg; grandchildren; step-children, Roger Farmer of Christiansburg, Mary Hill of Radford, Alice McPeak of Christiansburg, Jo Ann Olinger of Blacksburg; 14 step-grandchildren; 9 step-great grandchildren; brother Dayton Ramsey of Radford. Funeral Services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, January 6, 2005 at the Childress Church of God with Pastor Ronnie Duncan officiating. Interment will follow in West View Cemetery in Radford. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Wednesday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	January 2, 2005
FARMER	Stella	J.	THORNTON	Wednesday October 11, 1972 Mrs. Stella J. Thornton Farmer, 76, of Dublin, died early Thursday morning in the Pulaski General hospital. She was bon on March 25, 1896. Surviving are her husband Russell Thomas Farmer; one son James C. Farmer; three daughters, Mrs. John Laughlin, Goode, Va.; Mrs. Hubert T. Teade, Woodbridge; and Mrs. Boyd E. Jones, Pulaski. Also surviving are four brothers, A. Douglas Thornton and John D. Thornton both of Pulaski; Ernest H. Thornton, Dublin; and J. Frank Thornton, Shawsville; three sisters, Mrs. James W. Baine, Martinsville; Mrs. Dwight G. Meredith, Woodbridge; and Mrs. J. Tyler Owens, Pulaski; also 14 grandchildren, one step grandson, and nine great grandchildren. Arrangements are pending at Strickler’s Funeral Home in Pulaski.
FARMER	William	Henry		Wednesday September 27, 1972 William Henry Farmer Sr., 55/56, of Dublin died Tuesday afternoon at his home. He was the son of the late Jordan Bascom Farmer and Mary Landrum Farmer. He is survived by three sons; William H. Farmer, Jr., Randy Farmer, and Kenny Farmer all of ____ Beach, Fla.; three daughters Mrs. Danny T. Keene and Miss Diane Farmer both of Cocca Beach, and Mrs. Karen Farmer, Miami, Fla.; five brothers, Kent Farmer, George Farmer, and Harry Farmer all of Dublin; Jermie Farmer, Indiana, and Nathan B. Farmer, Radford; and six sisters; Mrs. G.T. Farmer, Pulaski; Mrs. Gestry Osborne, Independence; Mrs. Wysor Smith, Mrs. Carter Whitt; Mrs. Ruby F. Smith; and Mrs. Cynthia Burlter all of Dublin. The body is at Thomas M. Seagle and Sons Funeral Home pending arrangements.	September 26, 1972
FARRIER	Nancy	Adelaide	DRAPER	Thursday February 6, 1975 Mrs. Nancy Adelaide (Addie) DRAPER FARRIER, age 93, of 432 Market St., Salem, died Wednesday in a Roanoke hospital. She was the widow of Frank F. FARRIER, Sr. She is survived by one son, Frank F..FARRIER, Jr. of Salem; one sister, Mrs. E. D. RETTINGER of Roanoke County. Funeral services will be held Friday at 11:00 a.m. at The First United Methodist Church Salem, by Rev. Lee B. Sheaffer with burial in Sherwood Memorial Park. Funeral arrangements are being handled by the John M. Oakey & Son Funeral Home, Salem.	February 5, 1975
FARRIS	Faye		BEDSAUL	NEWBERN - Faye Bedsaul Farris, age 75 of Newbern, went home to be with her Lord Monday morning August 15, 2005 from her residence. Born June 19, 1930 in Galax, she was the daughter of the late Lona Jennings Bedsaul and Luther Bedsaul. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister; "Monkey" Bedsaul & brothers; Wayne & Martin Bedsaul of Galax. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Tyree Farris of Newbern, & her children; Miller Farris & his wife Marie of Newbern, Karen Bryson & her husband Terry of Draper, Jo Ann Raynor & her husband Rob of Covington, GA, & Becky Cullip & her husband Andy of Dublin: Sisters; Euna Lee Chipman & her husband Bob, Virginia Higgins & her husband Thomas, all of Galax, & sister-in-laws; Almeda Bedsaul of Dublin, Gene Farris, Annis Farris, & Sylvia Farris all of Newbern. Granny, as she was lovingly called, is also survived by 12 grandchildren & 7 great-grandchildren. Mrs. Farris was in the first graduating class of nurses from the Pulaski General Hospital, class of 1951. She worked at Klopman Mills, Newbern as plant nurse for 27 years & was a charter member of the Community Christian Church, Newbern. Homegoing services will be held Wednesday August 17, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Community Christian Church across from the old Klopman Mills with Pastor Ernie DePew & Mrs. Farris's son-in-law, Pastor Rob Raynor officiating. Interment will follow in the Newbern Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church Tuesday from 6 until 8 p.m. Flowers will be accepted, but for those who wish, they may make memorial contributions in her memory to the Newbern Volunteer Fire Dept. P.O. Box 328 Newbern, Va. 24126, or to the Community Christian Church P.O. Box 356 Newbern, Va. 24126. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home, Pulaski.	August 15, 2005
FARRIS	Gustie	E.		Sunday September 15, 1940 Gustie E. Farris, 41, for 20 years employed by the Radford Pipe Works, Radford died late Friday at the home of his brother-in-law, Eldridge Jones, of the Little railroad section, from the results of a gunshot wound in the right temple. Dr. R.F. Thornhill, coroner, stated yesterday the wound was self-inflicted. Friends revealed he was despondent over recurring illnesses. He is survived by his parents and several brother and sisters. Funeral arrangements had not been complete yesterday.
FARRIS	James	Henry		Tuesday June 11, 1963 James Henry Farris, 54, of Route One, Robinson Tract Road, died yesterday morning in a Charlottesville hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Beulah Rigney Farris, a son Kenneth D. Farris, both of Pulaski, and four grandchildren. Services will be held Wednesday at 1 pm from Strickler's Chapel conducted by the Rev. Jack Martin and the Rev. R.H. Athearn. Burial will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens at Dublin. The body will remain at Strickler’s Funeral Home.
FARRIS	Sarah		LINDSEY	PULASKI - Sarah "Kathy" Lindsey Farris, age 52 of Pulaski, died early Monday morning September 12, 2005 at her Born August 6, 1953 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late Charles Ralph Lindsey and Dorothy Maxwell Lindsey. She was a 1971 graduate of Pulaski High School. She is survived by her mother: Dorothy Maxwell Lindsey of Pulaski: a daughter; Erika Lynn Farris of Pulaski: a sister; Dee Ann Lindsey of Pulaski: two grandchildren; Brandon Tyler Farris and Silvia Kathryn "Carlie" Gonzales, both of Pulaski. Also survived by a special friend; Larry Rosenbaum of Wythe Co. Graveside funeral services will be held Wednesday September 14, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in Oakwood Cemetery with the Rev. Melvin West officiating. Visiting will be anytime Tuesday after 2:00 p.m. at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Flowers will be appreciated, however for those who wish to make memorial contributions, they may do so to the American Juvenile Diabetes Association P.O. Box 1131 Fairfax, Va. 22038-1131. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons, Pulaski.	September 12, 2005
FAULKNER	Billie	Lee		RADFORD - Billie Lee “Buck” Faulkner, 84 of Radford, passed away Sunday, April 23, 2006. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lacy L. and Emily Underwood Faulkner, and his wife, Blanche Tate Faulkner. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Radford and was a US Navy veteran having served during World War II. He was a retired employee of Harvey Chevrolet with over 39 years of service. Survivors include two sons, Richard Faulkner of Alexandria, and Billy Lee Faulkner of Midlothian; one granddaughter; sister, Marguerite Whitt of Charlottesville. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, April 26, 2006 at 11 a.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford, with Rev. O.D. Morgan 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.	April 23, 2006
FELCH	Robert	Irving		RADFORD - Robert Irving Felch, 86, of Radford, Virginia, passed away on December 12, 2005. Bob was born on May 4, 1919 in West Concord, Massachusetts, the only child of Thomas Irving and Alice (Stickney) Felch. He attended Lehigh University (BSc), George Washington University (MBA), Harvard University (AMP), and Florida State University (PhD). He was a colonel in the U.S. Army with 32 years of service and a Professor Emeritus at Radford University. Bob is survived by Frances, his loving wife of 58 years, son Bruce Felch (San Jose, CA), and daughters Anne Park (Claremont, NH), Gail Lawson (Southbury, CT) and Dana Giesen (Radford, VA); eight grandchildren. A memorial service will be held at Grace Episcopal Church in Radford on Thursday, December 15, at 11:30 a.m. There will be a reception immediately following the service in the Parish Hall. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Grace Episcopal Memorial Garden Fund. The Felch family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, Virginia.	December 12, 2005
FERRELL	Blanche	Louisa		RADFORD - Blanche Louisa Buckner Ferrell, 86, of Radford went home to be with the Lord Sunday, May 29, 2005 at Radford Nursing and Rehab. She was a member of Gethsemane Baptist Church in Radford. She was a retired employee of J. Freezer & Son. She was a Loving and Devoted wife and mother that will be greatly missed. She was preceded in death by her husband Louis Thomas Ferrell Sr. and a son Louis Thomas Ferrell Jr. Survivors include two daughters, Sandra Bowyer of Vinton; Linda Barker of Radford; sister, Betty Watson of Allisonia; four grandchildren; six great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 11:00 a.m. Wednesday June 1, 2005 at Gethsemane Baptist Church in Radford with Rev. Jerry Gibson officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. Special thanks to Radford Nursing and Rehab, Gentle Shepard Hospice, and Dr. Charles Judy. The family will receive friends form 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Church. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	May 29, 2005
FERRELL	Burnett	Cook		RADFORD - Burnett Cook Ferrell, 88, of Radford, passed away Sunday, October 2, 2005. He was born November 8, 1916, son of the late Lloyd Eldred and Harriet Cook Ferrell. A life long resident of Pulaski county, he was a retired Dairy Farmer. He was a member of the Radford Christian Church. He was preceded in death by sisters, Pauline Butterworth and Mary K. Ferrell; one half sister, Mayfield Nickels; and two brothers, Lloyd Ferrell and Joseph Ferrell. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Mary Bundy Ferrell of Radford; a daughter, Harriet Anne Lambert, of Charlottesville; two sons, John B. Ferrell of Pulaski and David G. Ferrell of Radford; a granddaughter; a grandson; brother, J. W. "Bill" Ferrell of Pulaski. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, October 5, 2005 at 1:00 p.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with Rev. Shirley Larson officiating. Interment will follow in the Hickman Cemetery in Pulaski County. The family requests that those sending donations consider Radford Christian Church Memorial Fund or the Gentle Shepherd Hospice. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Tuesday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	October 2, 2005
FERRELL	James	William		PULASKI – James William “Bill” Ferrell, 93, of Pulaski passed away Friday, Dec. 30, 2005. He was born Oct. 4, 1912 and was the son of the late Lloyd Eldred and Harriet Cook Ferrell in Pulaski County. Most of his adult life was spent in Loudon County as a beef farmer. Upon retirement he and his wife, Mabel, returned to Pulaski, Virginia where they were members of Thornspring United Methodist Church. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 61 years, Mabel White Ferrell, sisters Pauline Butterworth and Mary K. Ferrell, one half-sister Mayfield Nickells and three brothers Lloyd, Burnett and Joseph Ferrell. Surviving are: his sisters-in-law, Mary B. Ferrell, Radford, Alice Rhoda Ferrell, Springfield, Ga.; nephews, John and David Ferrell; nieces, Harriet F. Lambert, Mary Ann Cowley, Virginia Spano; special friends, Cecil Dalton, Dan Gullion. A graveside service will be held Sunday, Jan. 1, at 2 p.m. from Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin with Rev. Maria Grimm and Rev. Darlene Marshall officiating. Visiting will be after the service at the cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that memorials be made to the Thornspring United Methodist Church, Pulaski, Va. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va.	Dec. 30, 2005
FEWELL	Edward	Scott		PULASKI * Edward Scott Fewell, Sr., 70, of 140 Prince Avenue, Pulaski, died Monday, Feb. 2, 2004 in the Pulaski Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by one daughter Elizabeth Jane Fewell Laycock, his mother Etta Elizabeth Carter, his father Robert Scott Fewell and by a sister Rosella Carter, all of Northern Virginia. Mr. Fewell was born in Fauquier County, Va. on Nov. 26, 1933. Surviving are: his wife, Mildred D. Fewell, Pulaski; half-brothers, Benny Lee Carter, Bealton, Va., Tommy Carter, Opal, Va.; daughters, Sharon Stoots, Pulaski, Esther Moriarty, The Plains, Va., Sarah Sanchez, Remington, Va.; sons and daughter-in-law, Ronnie Duncan, Pulaski, Edward Scott Fewell, Jr. and Diane Fewell, Dublin; step-daughter, Linda Hopkins, Pulaski; step-son, Eddie Duncan, Dublin; 16 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 3 step-grandchildren; very special friends, John Tilly, Tony Gravely. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel with Rev. Kendell Arnold 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. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, Va.	Feb. 2, 2004
FEWELL	Mildred		ODHAM	PULASKI - Mildred Odham Duncan Fewell, 75, of 140 Prince Avenue, Pulaski, Va. died Saturday, July 23, 2005, in the Pulaski Community Hospital. She was born in Pulaski, Va. on Jan. 12, 1930 and was the daughter of the late James Burlie Odham and Rose Anna Dobbins Odham. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Curtis M. Duncan and Edward Scott Fewell, Sr., by two sisters, Irene Odham Jarrells Hickman and Joyce Ann Odham Taylor Dehart, by a brother, James 'Jim' Odham and by a step-daughter, Jane Fewell Laycock. Surviving are: her daughters, Linda Hopkins, Pulaski, Sharon Stoots, Pulaski; sons, Eddie Duncan, Dublin, Ronnie Duncan, Pulaski; step-daughters, Esther Moriarty, Plains, Va., Susie Sanchez, Remington, Va.; step-son, Edward Scott Fewell, Jr., Dublin; a number of grandchildren and step-grandchildren; brother, Roger Lee Odham, Pulaski; special friend, John Tilley, Pulaski. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel with Rev. Randall Lawrence officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Visiting will be Monday evening at Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, Va.	July 23, 2005
FINK	Hazel		CREGGER	PULASKI - Hazel Cregger Fink, age 87, of Pulaski, Va., passed away Thursday, July 28, 2005 in the New River Valley Medical Center. She was born Mar. 31, 1918 in Max Meadows, daughter of the late Edward Thomas Cregger and Lillie Adams Cregger. She was a member of the Pulaski Seventh Day Adventist Church and was preceded in death by her husband, Fredrick Newton Fink, a son, Gary Wayne Fink and two brothers, George William Cregger and Randall Cregger. Surviving are: her two sons, Don Fink of Roanoke, Jerrell Fink of Max Meadows; one sister, Leona Cruff Macy of Pulaski; 12 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 31 at 3 p.m. at the Pulaski Seventh Day Adventist Church with Pastor Daniel Royo officiating. Interment will follow in the Fink Cemetery, Max Meadows. Mrs. Fink will be taken to the Pulaski Seventh Day Adventist Church where the family will receive friends Sunday from 2 p.m. until service time. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorial donations to the Pulaski Seventh Day Adventist Church. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va. is in charge of arrangements.	July 28, 2005
FINN	Josie	Ann		Sunday, April 1 1962 Mrs. Josie Ann FINN, 59, of Veterans Hill died in a Pulaski Hospital Saturday. Survivors include her husband Willie Lee FINN, three sons, Claude FINN, Pulaski, Robert FINN, Charlottesville and Ray FINN, Richmond:  One half sister, Miss Ella Mae GOAD, Pulaski, one half brother Fred GOAD, Pulaski. And one Grandchild. The body will remain at Stricklers Funeral Home pending arrangements.	Saturday, May 31 1962
FISH	Suzanne		COX	Friday July 30, 1920 Word was received this morning that Mrs. B.F. Fish, mother of Mrs. M.P. Landis, died last night at her home in Westville, New Jersey. Mrs. Fish suffered a stroke about a year ago and has been in invalid ever since, although it was thought for a time that her condition was improving. Advanced age and illness proved too much for her strength. Mrs. Landis was with her mother at the time of her death and had been in attendance for some time prior to the end. Funeral arrangements have not been announced but it is thought that they will be held Sunday. Interment will take place in the Westville Cemetery. Mrs. Fish is survived by her husband B.F. Fish of Westville, a son Howard Fish of Woodbury, N.J.; two daughters, Mrs. Landis of Pulaski, and Mrs. Maurice Vandeveer of Woodbury, N.J., and two granddaughters Mrs. Harry Crammer of Philadelphia and Miss Margaret Landis of Pulaski. ***1920 census, Westville, Gloucester, New Jersey, Benjamin F. Fish and wife Suzanne Fish. ***1930 census, Pulaski, Pulaski, VA, Mora Landis and wife Laura Landis.	July 29, 1920
FISHER	Mary	Elizabeth		Mary Elizabeth Fisher, infant daughter of Chad and Robin Fisher, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2004. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandfather, Doug Shelton and her maternal great grandmothers, Georgie Loar and Mary Bishop. Survivors include her parents; her maternal grandparents, Nancy and Roger Bishop of Radford; her paternal grandmother, Mary Price of Christiansburg. Services will be private. The family is being served by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford.	February 19, 2004
FISHER	Robert	J.		PULASKI – Robert J. Fisher, age 64 of 1487 Newbern Road, Pulaski, passed away Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005. Born June 18, 1940 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late Ivan Munsey and Recie Elizabeth Fagg Fisher. One sister, Dawn Coe and one brother, Wise Fisher also preceded him in death. He was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Vietnam Conflict. He was retired from the Radford Arsenal with over 35 years of service. Surviving are: his wife, Shelby Asbury Fisher, Pulaski; Godson and family, Dusty and April Andrews and daughter, Adele, Pulaski; brothers and sisters-in-law, Doug and Aileen Fisher, Decatur, Ala., John and Norma Fisher, Pulaski; sisters and brother-in-law, Libby and Carl Andrews, Pulaski, Rebecca Dalton, Knoxville, Tenn., Katie Terry, Decatur, Ala.; father and mother-in-law, Albert and Virginia Asbury, Austinsville; sisters-in-law, Linda and Fred Nester, Austinsville, Kathy and Bill Martin, Max Meadows, Darlene Vaught, Galax, Sheila Smith and sons, Galax, Sherry Asbury and daughters, Wytheville; brothers-in-law, Gary and Donna Asbury, Knoxville, Tenn., Ricky Asbury, Austinsville; many nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews; special pet, “Precious”. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday 2 p.m. at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with Pastor Martha Yeomans officiating. Interment will follow at the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. The family received friends from 6-8 p.m. Saturday evening at the Bower Funeral Chapel, 1631 Bobwhite Blvd., Pulaski. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements.	Jan. 6, 2005
FITTING	Minnie			RADFORD - Minnie "Mickey" Harris Adams Fitting, 93 of Radford, passed away Friday, July 21, 2006. She was a member of Grace Episcopal Church in Radford, Friends Forever and Radford Historical Society. She was a veteran stationed in Norman, Oklahoma were she trained nurses for departure to the South Pacific during WWII. She was also a schoolteacher, having taught at Iowa State and Auburn High School. She was preceded in death by her great-grandfather Dr. John Blair, Radford; father and mother, Radford Carter and Mancye Doyle Adams; two sisters, Elizabeth Small and Little Sister; two brothers, Lucian Adams and Radford Adams; son Robert Eric Fitting; and her husband Robert D. Fitting. Survivors include a son, Richard Kent Fitting of Riner; four grandchildren, two step-grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Radford City Library Building Fund, 30 West Main Street, Radford, Virginia 24141. A Graveside Memorial Service is to be announced at a later date. The Fitting family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	July 21, 2006
FITZGERALD	Donald	Edward		PULASKI – Donald Edward Fitzgerald, age 67 of 5789 Tabernacle Place, Pulaski passed away Sunday, Oct. 24, 2004 at the Wytheville Community Hospital. Born April 30, 1937 in Pulaski he was the son of the late Thomas Elliott and Bernice Elizabeth Thomas Fitzgerald. Two brothers, Willie Hensel and Hayward Fitzgerald, also preceded him in death. Surviving are: special companion, Nellie Gardner Sheppard, Pulaski; daughters, Tammy Hines, Williamsburg, Va., Karen Aycock, Newport News, Va.; sons, Tony Fitzgerald, Matthews, Va., Donald E. Fitzgerald, Jr., Newport News, Va.; brother, Ted Fitzgerald; sisters, Dorothy Williams, Pulaski, Brenda Lucille Campbell, Ark. Funeral services will be held 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with the Rev. Dale Akers officiating. The family will have a private burial at the Thornspring United Methodist Church Cemetery. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements.	Oct. 24, 2004
FITZHUGH	Carrie	E.	GRISBY	Friday August 5, 1932 Funeral services for Mrs. Carrie E. Fitzhugh, 84, mother of Randolph G. Fitzhugh of Pulaski, and a former residence of this county, who died last night at 8:17 o’clock at the home of her daughter Miss Champ Geraldine Fitzhugh of Washington, will be held tomorrow at the Newbern cemetery. The remains will arrive at Dublin tomorrow on No. 25 from Washington and will be taken immediately to the cemetery for services which will be in charge of the Rev. M.A. Stevensons, pastor of the Pulaski Methodist church. Interment will follow. Mrs. Fitzhugh, wife of the last Champ S. Fitzhugh, for 20 years Pulaski county commissioner of revenue, and a descendent of the Grisby family of Loudon county, was in good health until two weeks ago when she began to fail. Member of her family was called to Washington this week fearing that the end was near. Mrs. Fitzhugh was the daughter of Col. Spottswood Grigsby of Loudon. Her mother before her marriage was Miss Garrad of Kentucky. She was a resident of this county for many years and spend several summers in Pulaski, being well known and beloved throughout this section. Survivors include 10 children, two have preceded her to the grave. They are R.G. of Pulaski; Mrs. Edna F. Grant, Lynchburg; Mrs. M.L. Egglestown; Miss Tillie and Lee Fitzhugh of Portsmouth; Mrs. Edward Ferneyhough and Miss Champ Geraldine Fitzhugh of Washington; Mrs. George Windfrey, Richmond; and Mrs. W.S. Barton, Dublin. Pallbearers include: L.C. Garner and John D. Bakersville of Roanoke, O.P. Baskerville of Roanoke; O.P. Jordan, Dublin; J.F. Wysor; Col. K.E. Harman, and C.P. Macgill, of Pulaski.	Aug 4, 1932
FITZHUGH	Helen		MOORE	Helen Moore Fitzhugh, 89, of Pulaski, Va., died April 28, 2003, at the Kroontje Health Care Center in Blacksburg, Va. She was born in Monumental, W. Va., on September 14, 1913, a daughter of the late Fred Granville and Genevieve Conaway Moore. She was valedictorian of her class of Barrackville High School. She was a retired civil service employee and a member of Aldersgate United Methodist Church in Pulaski. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William H. Fitzhugh, who died Nov. 1, 1968, three brothers, Charles Jackson, Fred G. and Eugene S. Moore, and one sister, Mary Moore Hull. Surviving are: her son, William L. Fitzhugh, Green Valley, Ariz.; daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Roy Berry, Pulaski; grandsons, David W. Berry, Christiansburg, Brian G. Berry, Charlotte, N. C.; great-grandson, Christian Berry, Christiansburg; sister, Mrs. Olive Booggess of Fairmont, W. Va. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel with Rev. Steve Gordon officiating. Visiting will be Thursday evening at Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until the service hour. A graveside service will be held Friday at 2 p.m. from the Princes Anne Memorial Park, Virginia Beach, Va. The family suggests in lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to Gentle Shepherd Hospice, P. O. Box 3754, Radford, Va. 24143 or to Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Medalion Drive, Pulaski, Va. 24301. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, Va.	April 28, 2003
FLANAGAN	Stephen	MacArthur		HAMPTON, Va. - Stephen MacArthur Flanagan, Sr., 63, passed away Sunday, August 7, 2005 at Riverside Regional Medical Center after a long battle with cancer. A native of Radford, Virginia, Stephen was a longtime peninsula resident and retired from Northrop Grumman as an Engineering Analyst. His passing was a great loss to all those who loved him. Stephen is survived by his loving wife of 36 years, Dixie Lee Flanagan, sons, Stephen M. Flanagan, Jr. and David M. Flanagan, sister, Susan Dobyns, sisters-in-law, Sandra Kellen, Lana Nichols, and Judy Batten, brother-in-law, Ronald Smith, seven grandchildren, Daniel, Joel, Christopher, Joseph, Benjamin, Jonathan and Kyle Flanagan as well as many other loving relatives and dear friends. A life celebration service will be conducted 2:00 p.m. Thursday, August 11, 2005 at the Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home Chapel with the burial immediately following in Parklawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Wednesday evening from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the funeral home. Friends are also encouraged to visit www.mem.com to share words of comfort with the family. Arrangements are under the care of Parklawn-Wood Funeral Home, 2551 North Armistead Avenue, Hampton.	August 7, 2005
FLANNAGAN	Perry			Friday April 7, 1961 Perry Flanagan, 75, died this morning in Hillsville. Surviving are his wife and six children including Mrs. Carl Myers,, Pulaski; Mrs. Lee Cecil, Dublin, and Mrs. Walter Roseberry, Pulaski. Funeral arrangements are pending.
FLANNAGAN	William	F.		Monday December 22, 1941 Funeral rites will be held at the Presbyterian church at Christiansburg tomorrow at 11 am for William F. Flannagan, 80, prominent cattleman-farmer and business leader who died yesterday at his home at Radford after a long illness. Interment will be in Christiansburg cemetery. Active pallbearers will include, W.H. Bailey, Ted Dalton, W.S. Snidow, Kenneth V. Grugh, A.W. Gatewood, D.C. Laughon, Marvin Board, and C.E. Richardson. Mr. Flannagan is survived by his daughter, Mrs. Willie F. Crockett; one son Frank H. Flannagan; two brothers, U.G. Flannagan and John T. Flannagan all of Radford.	December 21, 1941
FLECK	Thomas	Chester		Sunday June 25, 1944 Thomas Chester Fleck, well known Pulaskian, died last night about 11 o’clock at Chicago where he was on an expediting trip for the Radford Ordnance Works, having left last Sunday. Death was attributed to a heart attack. A resident of Pulaski for nine years, Mrs. Fleck was connected with the Pulaski Motor Co. as a salesman until the war’s start and was formerly employed at the New River Ordnance plant. He was a veteran of world war one and for many years was a prominent Roanoke businessman. He was a member of the American Legion and a 32nd degree Mason. A native of Altoona, Ps., Mrs. Fleck had a wide circle of friends who will be shocked to learn of sudden passing. Mrs. Fleck stated this morning that her husband called her yesterday afternoon from Chicago and said he was not feeling to well. Survivors include his wife, the former, Miss Elizabeth Templeton of Pulaski; a brother Harold, South Boston hotel man; two daughters and a son by a former marriage, Mrs. T.L. Hare and Mrs. Gordan Brown of Salem, and Thomas C. Fleck Jr. of the navy stationed in the south Pacific. The remains are expected to arrive in Pulaski Tuesday with services being held either Tuesday or Wednesday.	June 24, 1944
FLEEMAN	Charles	Edward		Sunday April 22, 196_ Charles Edward Fleeman, 50, died in a Johnson City, Tenn., Hospital Saturday evening. He is survived by one son, Charles Fleeman Jr. of High Point N.C. and three brothers and three sisters. The body will arrive in Pulaski at a later dater and remain at Strickler’s pending arrangements.
FLEEMAN	Isaac			Thursday November 4, 1920 Isaac Fleeman died Wednesday afternoon at 2 o’clock at the home of his son, David Fleeman, in East Pulaski. He had been in declining health for about nine months due to the infirmities of age, being 74 years. The funeral service was conducted this afternoon from the home, burial being in the Dora cemetery.	November 3, 1920
FLETCHER	Hazel	B.	BLAND	Hazel B. Fletcher, age 81, of Oshkosh, Wisconsin passed away Sunday evening, December 21, 2003 at Park View Health Center in Oshkosh. She was born October 22, 1922 in Belspring, Virginia to the late William and Lydian (Long) Bland. She married Wade Fletcher on June 22, 1942. Hazel was a graduate of Radford College in Virginia. She was a teacher for many years retiring from the Lewton School in Dayton, Ohio. She was a member of the Navy Mothers Club of America. Her hobbies included knitting, crocheting, and cross-stitch. Hazel is survived by one son, Douglas Fletcher, of Indiana. Along with her parents, Hazel was also preceded in death by her husband Wade; one son, William Joseph Fletcher; and a sister, Judy Fields. Services will be held on Monday, December 29, 2003 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery in Milan, Indiana.	December 21, 2003
FLINT	Barry	Bevins		Transcribed by Carolyn Worrell Sunday, April 9, 1961 Barry Bevins FLINT, age 8, died Sunday afternoon at his home, 615 Pepper Ferry Road. Surviving are his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Billy B. FLINT; two brothers, Billy B. Jr. and Robert H. FLINT, both of Pulaski; his grandmothers, Mrs. Vergie HICKAM and Mrs. Lois MILLAY, both of Roanoke. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Memorial Baptist Church conducted by the Rev. Albert S. Hale. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. The body will remain at Strickler’s Funeral Home until the hour of service. Active pallbearers will be John COLUMBUS, Howard IMBODEN, Ralph BISHOP, N.Y. MYERS.
FLYNN	Muriel			PULASKI – Muriel C. Flynn 60, of Pulaski passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2005 after a lengthy illness. He was born in Draper, Virginia on November 15, 1944 to Agnes Slaughter Flynn and the late John Flynn. He graduated from Christiansburg Institute in 1962 and afterwards enlisted in the Army where he served in Vietnam. After his discharge from the Army, he returned to make his home in Pulaski. Muriel was employed for ten years as the personnel manager at Coleman’s Furniture Corp. He then worked in the Human Resources department at Virginia Tech for over 20 years where he was well liked and respected by his colleagues. Muriel was a loyal member of Slaughter’s Chapel United Methodist Church. He held the post of Lay Leader and worked tirelessly in that position. He was also active in the Methodist Men’s organization and took great pleasure in attending activities at and helping to maintain the Methodist retreat at Camp Dickerson. Muriel was a gentle, kind, and friendly man who always had a smile for everyone. He had many friends and well-wishers who were a source of comfort to him and his family during his illness. He will be missed greatly by his wife, Marlis Flynn, sons Chris and Antoine Flynn, and granddaughters Rachel and Helena Flynn, all of Pulaski. He also leaves behind his loving mother, Agnes Flynn of Pulaski, three sisters, Linda Williamson of Richmond, Joyce Flynn and Sandra Flynn each of North Carolina, and a brother, John Flynn, Jr. of Christiansburg. He was preceded in death by a sister, Phyllis F. Coles of Herrdon, Virginia. Arrangements are being conducted by Mullins Funeral Home of Radford, Virginia. Services will be held on Saturday, October 8, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at Randolph United Methodist Church in Pulaski. Rev. Leroy Henry will officiate. There will be no public viewing of the body. The family wishes to express their heartfelt gratitude for the love and prayers of everyone. In lieu of flowers, they ask that donations be made to the Methodist retreat at Camp Dickerson in Fries, Virginia.	October 5, 2005
FOGARTY	Robert	Frances		DRAPER - Robert “Bob” Frances Fogarty, Jr. age 49 of 3430 Lee Highway, Draper passed away Wednesday, May 30, 2006 at his home. Born September 13, 1956 in Brooklyn, New York, he is the son of Robert Frances Fogarty, Sr. and Joan Rooney Fogarty. One sister, LuAnn Azzara and mother-in-law, Carrie Lee Riggins, preceded him in death. He was formerly employed by the Randolph House-Home for Adults, Pulaski for 9 years and also the Town of Pulaski, Maintenance Shops. Surviving: his wife, Debra Lee Riggins Fogarty, Draper; daughter, Jamie Lee Fogarty; step daughter, Nicole Cricket, Pulaski; two grandchildren, Jonathan and Brittany Cricket; father and mother, Robert and Joan Fogarty, Palatka, FL; father-in-law, John Riggins and wife (and a friend), Brenda, Draper; brothers, Larry Fogarty, Hollywood, FL, Brian Fogarty, Satsuma, FL; sisters, Doreen Hamby, Palatka, FL, Michelle Clendening, Hollywood, FL, Rosemary Wytral, FL, Jackie Whittington, Tallahassee, FL, Glenda Rose, Gainesville, FL; several nieces and nephews; special friends, Jewel Heldreth, Faye McKinnon, Randy Sadler, Eddie Phillips. Funeral services will be conducted Friday 11 a.m. at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with Rev. Leslie Shelton officiating. Interment will follow at Draper Presbyterian Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski or anytime at the home. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.	May 30, 2006
FOGLESONG	Harry	N.		FOGLESONG, Harry N., of 701 N. Jefferson Ave. Pulaski, passed away Saturday, June 19, 1993, in Pulaski Community Hospital. He was a graduate of Emory and Henry College and George Peabody College of Washville, Tenn. He was Supervisor of Sunflower Ordnance Works in Sunflower, Kan. for a number of years, but worked primarily in education. He taught in Arlington County, was Principal of Rocky Gap High School, Assistant Principal of Richlands High School and Principal of Giles High School. He was Assistant Supervisor of Secondary Education for the State Dept. of Education in Richmond prior to becoming Director of Instruction for Pulaski County Schools. Following his retirement he focused on beef cattle operation on his farms in Bland and Campbell Counties. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Pulaski, Kiwanis Club, New River Valley Fine Arts Center, a member of the Pulaski Zoning Board of appeals, and the Virginia Agriculture Committee. He is survived! by his wife, Ruth; two daughters, Mrs. Ronald 'Kitty' Hardt, Midlothian, and Betty L. Foglesong, Richmond. Funeral services will be held Monday, June 21, at 2 p.m. from the First United Methodist Church with Rev. Jack Weikel and Rev. Ty Harrison officiating. Entombment will follow in Birchlawn Abbey Mausoleum, Pearisburg, Va. The family suggests in lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, the First United Methodist Church, or the charity of choice. Visiting will be any time after noon Sunday, and the family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home.	Saturday, June 19, 1993
FOLDEN	Charles	Henderson		The last name is mis-spelled in obit. It is FOLDEN not FALDEN. The obit states his widow, but does give her name. It is Olivia Gay THORNBURG. Dec 18, 1941 Charles Henderson FALDEN 69 died today at his home on East Fifth street after a long illness. He was a resident of this community for 50 years. He is survived by his widow & two sons, Cogel & Clarence, of Pulaski; one sister Mrs. J.D. EDWARDS of St. Augustine, Fla; three brothers J.B. FALDEN of Roanoke, and F.H. & W.H. of Pulaski & eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday at 2 o-clock at the Pauline Church of Christ with interment at Dora cemetery. Nephews will be pallbearers.    Submitted by: Teresa Ferrell	Thursday, December 18, 1941
FORBES	William	Carlyle		RADFORD - William Carlyle Forbes 78 of Radford went to be with the Lord on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2006 at his home. He was a retired employee of the Radford Army Ammunition Plant, and was a 20 year veteran of the US Air Force having served during the Korean Conflict, he was also a member of the Grand Lodge of Georgia, Triangle Lodge #708, in Albany, Ga. He was preceded in death by his parents, William H. and Verna Forbes, sisters, Nell Brome, Kate Daughtery and brother, Jack Forbes. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Lillian Crosby Forbes of Radford, daughter, Sheila of Christiansburg, two granddaughters; two great grandchildren. There will be no visitation or service. The Forbes family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. (www.mullinsfuneralhome.com)	Oct. 21, 2006
FORESTER	Charlie	Thomas		Monday April 16, 1928 C.T. Forester, brother-in-law of R.F and M.C. Pierce, died early last night at his home at Troutsdale, Grayson county. The deceased was stricken with paralysis of the right side Thursday, Messrs. Pierce being called to his bedside because of his critical condition. A message last night advised of his death. The deceased was 45 years of age. Burial too place this afternoon. ***From the WWI draft cards, Charlie Thomas Forester, born 10/19/1972, was living in Troutsdale, Grayson County with wife Julia.	April 15, 1928
FORTNER	Melinda		GOAD	PULASKI – Melinda Goad Fortner, 55, beloved wife, mother and friend, of Pulaski passed away on Monday, Jan. 30, 2006 in the Montgomery Regional Hospital, Blacksburg. She was born and raised in Giles County on Oct. 11, 1950. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jasper Edward Goad and Edith Clara Goad, both of Giles County, and by her brother, Danny Grogen Perdue of Narrows. Surviving are: her husband, Marvin Fortner, Pulaski; daughters and sons-in-law, Tabitha Ann and Mark Woodward, West Palm Beach, Fla., Jennifer Lynn and Steve Bowman, Lynchburg, Va.; son, Steven Lee Donathan, Jr., Pulaski; brother and sister-in-law, Larry J. and Shirley Goad, Pearisburg, Va.; sisters and brothers-in-law, Gladys and Joe Harrison, Christiansburg, Gail and Darrell Myers, Narrows; half-sister, Dorothy Tabor, Christiansburg; brothers-in-law and spouses, Robert Matthew Dunn, Peterstown, W. Va., Michael Dennis Dunn, Peterstown, W. Va., Stanley and Carol Fortner, Narrows, Roscoe and Terri Fortner, Birmingham, Ala., Arvin and Charlene Fortner, Peterstown, W. Va.; sisters-in-law and spouses, Lori Ann and Randall Dempsey, Peterstown, W. Va., Jean and Chuck Lucas, Lindside, W. Va., Janet and Bruce Blankenship, Lindside, W. Va., Ruby Diane Beasley, Rich Creek, Va., Ina Sue Thompson, Pearisburg, Va.; five grandchildren; 23 nieces and nephews; numerous cousins; many special friends. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel with Rev. Bishop Skidmore, Rev. Pete Dunford and Rev. Darrell Mann officiating. Burial will follow in the Dublin Cemetery, Dublin. Visiting will be Friday evening at Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 9 p.m. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, Va.	Jan. 30, 2006
FORTNER	Rebecca	Louise	RAINES	Monday October 16, 1972 Mrs. Rebecca Louise Fortner, 82, of Mt. Olivet Road, Pulaski, died early Sunday morning in the Highland Manor Nursing Home. Born in Pulaski county, May 18, 1890, she was the daughter of the later Cephas Raines and Mrs. Maggie Florine Burns Raines. She is the widow of the last W.N. Fortner. Surviving are three daughter, Mrs. Mideon Farmer, Pulaski; Mrs. Joe Rustick, New Brunswick, N.J.; Mrs. Edwards Gosnell, Dublin; three sons Jonathan C. Millirons, Frank C. Millirons, and Clarence A. Millirons all of Pulaski. Also surviving are on brother, R.R. Raines, Pulaski; two sisters Mrs. C.S. Kegley and Mrs. Ellen McMillan both of Pulaski; 20 grandchildren and 18 great grandchildren. The funeral service will be held at 3:30 pm today from Strickler’s Pulaski Chapel with the Rev. Clifton Anderson officiating. Burial will follow in the Hufford Cemetery. Friends may call at Strickler’s Funeral Home in Pulaski at anytime.	October 15, 1972
FOSTER	James	Nathan		Wednesday June 10, 1942 James Nathan Foster, 68, died at his home on Henry avenue yesterday after a long illness. He was a native of Giles county, but had been living in Pulaski for a number of years. Surviving is his widow, Mrs. Margaret Foster, and the following children: Mrs. P.J. Helper, of Grampian, Pa.; Mrs. I.C. Ellis, of Waynesboro; Mrs. Lena Vickers, Mrs. H. Jacobson, Mrs. R.A. Chumbley, and Miss O. Foster of Pulaski county. Also remaining are two sisters, Mrs. Ocie Harless of Pulaski and Mrs. Lake Bailey of Rock, W.Va., and three brothers, H.C. Foster, Organ; C.H. Foster and M.D. Foster, of Rock. Funeral arrangements have not been completed.	June 9, 1942
FOSTER	John	Jackson		Wednesday June 28, 1961 John Jackson Foster, 58, 77 Floyd Lane, Pulaski, died last night at Pulaski Hospital. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Millie Ryan Foster; two daughters, Mrs. Homer Stronger, San Antonio, Tex., and Mrs. James Pickett, Norfolk; three sons John Jackson Foster Jr., Washington DC; Walter Henry Foster, Pulaski, and Lewis Fosters, USA, France; three sisters Mrs. W.H. Atkins, Mrs. D.S. Rogers, and Mrs. Lewis Ballerine all of Roanoke; Mrs. Mary Frazier, Washington DC, and eight grandchildren. The body will remain at Strickler’s Funeral Home pending funeral arrangements.	June 27, 1961
FOSTER	Mary	L.	SHUMAKER	Friday September 15, 1972 Mrs. Mary L. Foster, 88, of Christiansburg, died early this morning in the Montgomery County Community Hospital. Born in Montgomery County, November 3, 1883, she was the daughter of the late Joe Shumaker and Mrs. Jane Slier Shumaker. She is the widow of the last Conrad Foster. Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Janie Fizer, Christiansburg, and Mrs. Ramie Ableseth, Bristol, Va.; one son Archie Foster, Christiansburg, and one sister Mrs. Fanny Fitzer. The funeral will be at 3pm Saturday from Strickler’s Christiansburg Chapel.
FOSTER	Nancy		WRIGHT	Nancy Wright Foster, 80, of 1405 Grove Drive, Pulaski died Sunday, April 11, 2004 at her home. She was born in Botetourt County on Feb. 26, 1924 and she was the daughter of the late George Washington Wright and Lysken Obenshain Wright. She was also preceded in death by a special cousin, Annie Mae Brugh Johnston. She was a member of the First Baptist Church, Pulaski, member of the Tuesday Night Bridge Club, and she was a licensed LPN having been educated at Va Tech. She was a volunteer for the American Red Cross and the BloodMobile. Surviving are: her husband of 57 years, Richard E. Foster, Jr., Pulaski; son and daughter-in-law, Epps Foster, III and Becky Foster, Vinton; daughter and son-in-law, Paula F. and W. Pat Kirkland, Bluffton, S.C.; grandsons, Chris Foster, Pearisburg, Richard E. Foster, IV, Vinton; granddaughters, Tiffany Lovell, Knoxville, Tenn., Amber Kirkland, Bluffton, S.C.; great-grandchildren, Kelsey Foster and Gage Foster; brother, John Henry Wright, Calif. A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. from Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski with Dr. Don Pegram officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. The family will receive friends at their home on Grove Drive. Flowers are appreciated or donations may be made to the First Baptist Church Building Fund, P.O. Box 1652, Pulaski, Va. 24301 or the charity of choice. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.	April 11, 2004
FOSTER	Richard	Epps		PULASKI – Richard Epps “Dick” Foster, Jr., 81, of 1405 Grove Drive, Pulaski died Monday, Nov. 21, 2005 in the Pulaski Community Hospital. He was born on June 17, 1924 in Brookneal, Va. and was the son of the late Richard Epps Foster and Mary Bridgeman Foster. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Wright Foster. He was a graduate of Virginia Tech, a member of the Pulaski Elks Lodge, member of the First Baptist Church, Pulaski, retired from Exxon and was a veteran of the United States Navy. Surviving are: his son and daughter-in-law, Epps Foster, III and Becky Foster, Vinton; daughter and son-in-law, Paula F. and W. Pat Kirkland, Bluffton, S.C.; grandsons, Chris Foster, Pearisburg, Richard E. Foster, IV, Vinton; granddaughters, Tiffany Lovell, Knoxville, Tenn., Amber Russell, Bluffton, S.C.; great-grandchildren, Kelsey Foster and Gage Foster; brothers, Warren Foster, Richmond, John Foster, Lynchburg, Sidney Foster, Brookneal. A graveside service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. from Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski with Rev. Philip Moran officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. The family will receive friends at their home on Grove Drive. Flowers are appreciated or donations may be made to the First Baptist Church Music Fund, P. O. Box 1652, Pulaski, Va. 24301 or their charity of choice. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.	Nov. 21, 2005
FOUTZ	Ruth		O'DELL	Ruth Dell Foutz, age 77, of 3464 Lake Ridge Road, Pulaski passed away Thursday, November 13, 2003 in The Forsyth Medical Center, Winston Salem, North Carolina. Born May 13, 1926 in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late James Edgar O'Dell and Lula Galbreath O'Dell. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Albert Lee Foutz, two brothers, Oren L. O'Dell and James Hubert O'Dell and a stillborn baby. She was a member of the Bethel Primitive Baptist Church, Hiwassee. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Kenneth “Ken” and LuAnn W. Foutz of Winston-Salem, N.C.; two grandson, Justin Lee Foutz and Albert Clayton Foutz; granddaughter, Jessica Lynne White; sisters and brothers-in-law, Alma and Richard Hall of Snowville, Hazel and Duane Kesling of Pulaski, Norma and Bob Myers of Oklahoma City, Helen and Garland Tolliver of Pulaski and Sylvia Tiller of Hiwassee; sister-in-law, Emma Foutz of Roanoke; several nieces and nephews and special friends, Tim, Lisa, Amanda and Ben Rhyme of Draper. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Monday at the Bethel Primitive Baptist Church with Elder Ronald Bowman and Elder Milton Gunter officiating. Interment will follow in the Page Cemetery. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, is handling the arrangements. Additional Notes	Thursday, November 13, 2003
FOUTZ	Warren	Junior		PULASKI — Warren Junior Foutz, age 81 of Pulaski passed away Thursday, June 22, 2006 at Pulaski Community Hospital. Born December 16, 1924 in Bedford, Virginia, he was the son of the late Warren Foutz and Carula Belle Lemon Foutz. Two brothers, Linwood Foutz and James Foutz, also preceded him in death. He was a former employee of Coleman and Pulaski Furniture Companies and also the former employee of Mayberry Buick as a mechanic. He was a member of the Dora Highway Baptist Church. He was also a veteran of the United States Army having served during WWII in the Pacific Theatre where he was a recipient of the Purple Heart. He is survived by: his wife Florence Adeline Roedell Foutz, Pulaski; sisters Dorothy O'Dell, Hiwassee, Bessie O'Dell, Dublin, and Jean Wilson, Colorado Springs, CO; daughter Linda Kay Foutz Lustig, Wantagh, NY; sons Michael Warren Foutz, Christiansburg, Jeffery Warren Foutz, Pulaski, Ricky Lee Foutz, Sugar Hill, GA, and Barry Wade Foutz, Pulaski; step children Rodney Burk, Deltona, FL, Linda Hinson, Seffner, FL, Jerry Burk, Savannah, TN, Don Burk, Odessa, FL, Kenneth Burk, Seffner, FL, and Diane Barron, Plant City, FL; nine grandchildren; numerous step grandchildren and step great grand children. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday 2 P.M. at the Dora Highway Baptist Church, Pulaski with Pastor Harry Gunter officiating & Rev. Michael Stephen Foutz assisting. Interment will follow at Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin with full military honors at the graveside by the Pulaski VFW # 1184. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.	June 22, 2006
FOWLER	Frank			OCALA, FLA. – Frank Fowler, age 82 , of Ocala, Fla. passed away April 23, 2006. Mr. Fowler was a retired truck driver. He was born in Ipswich, Mass. He served in the United States Navy during World War II. Mr. Fowler resided in Pulaski for several years. He was preceded in death by his first wife of 45 years Katherine. Surviving are: his wife, Kathy Fowler, Ocala, Fla.; sons, Richard Fowler, Mansfield, Ohio, Frank Fowler, Ocala, Fla., William Fowler, Pulaski, Va., Russell Fowler, Ocala, Fla., daughters, Karen Wilson, Pulaski, Va., Christine Ruggles, Mansfield, Ohio, Margaret Oneal, San Antonio, Texas; brothers, William Fowler, Christiansburg, Va., George Fowler, Maine, Bobby Fowler, St. Petersburg, Fla. The Roberts Funeral Home of Ocala, Florida handled the arrangements for the Fowler family.	April 23, 2006
FRANDSEN	Gladys		MELTON	PULASKI - Gladys Melton Frandsen, age 85 of Pulaski, died Wednesday Sept. 1, 2004 in Pulaski Community Hospital. Born February 25, 1919 in Carroll County, Va., she was the daughter of the late Sarah Felts Melton and William E. Melton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Edward Scott Frandsen; 3 brothers; James Melton, Gordon Melton, and Carlos Melton: 4 sisters; Eliza Mae Melton, Margaret Duncan, Myrtle Davis and Ila Smith. She is survived by 1 brother; Robert W. “Bob” Melton of Pulaski; 2 sisters; Polly Breedlove of Pulaski, and Grace Melton of Pulaski. Also survived by several nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held Saturday September 4, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home with Dr. Randy Frye officiating. Interment will follow in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. The family will receive friends Saturday from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. service time at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of memorial contributions in the memory of Gladys, to your local charity. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons, Pulaski.	Sept. 1, 2004
FRANKE	Linda			HAMILTON, N. J. – Linda A. Franke, 53 of Hamilton, passed away Wednesday at home. Born in Pulaski, Va., Mrs. Franke grew up there and was educated in the Virginia public school system. She was a member of St. Mark United Methodist Church in Hamilton and was currently employed at Sarnoff Corporation in Princeton in the accounting department. Predeceased by her parents, Cora E. Arnold and Charles Quackenbush, her grandmother, Blanch E. Arnold and her brother, Robert L. Arnold, she is survived by her husband of almost 21 years, Lester R. Franke; her dog, L.J.; many loving aunts, uncles, and cousins including Doris (Daisy) Arnold, Patricia (Polly) and Cecil Martin, Arthelion “Phil” and Hubert Martin, all of Virginia, Lonnie and Althea Arnold, of Mississippi, and Eddie and Donna Arnold, of South Carolina all of whom were very special to her; her father-in-law and mother-in-law, Edward and Patricia Franke of New Jersey; her sisters-in-law and brothers-in-law, Terry and Rick Garcia, of New Jersey, Sandy and Joe Ortutay, of Pennsylvania, Debbie and Doug Bunting and Robert Franke, all of Florida and two nieces, Tammy Arnold of Virginia and Dana Johnson of West Virginia. Family and friends will visit Saturday, Feb. 18, 2006, from 3:00 until 6:00 p.m. at the Saul Colonial Home, 3795 Nottingham Way, Hamilton Square, N.J. A graveside service will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the Mt. Zion United Methodist Church Cemetery, Wythe County, Virginia with Rev. Don Sizemore officiating. Visiting will be Monday evening from Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the St. Mark United Methodist Church, 465 Paxson Avenue, Hamilton Square, N.J. 08690 or the VNA of Mercer County, Hospice Program, P. O. Box 441, Trenton, N.J. 08603. Arrangements by Saul Colonial Home, Hamilton Square, N. J. and Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va.	Feb. 15, 2006
FRANKLIN	Joseph	Aster		RADFORD - Joseph Aster “Mutt” Franklin, 87 of Radford, passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2006. He was a member of the Radford Pentecostal Holiness Church and retired from Hercules with 33 years of service. He was preceded in death by his wife, Essie Franklin, his parents, William Robert and Emma Hall Franklin, a sister, Katherine Elizabeth Franklin, and six brothers, Henry Elmer Franklin, Charlie Lee Franklin, Robert “Jeff” Franklin, Sr., Virgil Ray Franklin, Glen Alexander Franklin and Wilson McCoy Franklin. Survivors include two sons, Johnny Thomas Franklin of Parrott and Richard B. Turpin of Radford; 10 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; 1 great great grandchild; and three brothers, Rev. Sam Franklin of Radford, Rev. Van Franklin of Dublin, and Quentin Roosevelt Franklin of Radford. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 9, at 2 p.m. at the Radford Worship Center with Rev. James Walker and Rev. Glennard Quesenberry officiating. Interment will follow in the Capt. George Quesenberry Cemetery in Floyd County. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Thursday at the church. The Franklin family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	June 6, 2006
FRANKLIN	Robert	Geoffrey		BLACKSBURG - Robert Geoffrey Franklin, Jr., 53 of Blacksburg, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2005 at his home. Survivors include his spouse of 24 years, Pat Allen Franklin of Blacksburg; one son, Geoffrey (Ryan) Franklin of Blacksburg; mother, Mary F. Franklin of Radford; three sisters, Janice F. Akers of Radford, Peggy F. Howard of Floyd and Diane F. Ferguson of Pulaski. Memorial services will be held Tuesday, April 12, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at the West Radford Church of God with the Rev. Jim Walker officiating. The family will receive friends from 5:30 p.m. until the time of the service at the church. The family requests that flowers be omitted and contributions be made to Mullins Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford.	April 9, 2005
FRANKLIN	Thelma			Thelma Davis Franklin, 95 of Radford, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2005. She was a member of the Radford Worship Center and retired from Kenrose. Survivors include a daughter, Irene Wright of Radford; three sons, William Mac Arthur Franklin of Atlanta, GA, Douglas Ray Franklin of Radford, and Everette Lee Franklin of Roanoke; 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday, April 4, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home with Rev. Glennard Quesenberry officiating. Interment will follow in the West View Cemetery in Radford. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Sunday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	April 2, 2005
FRANKLIN	Virgil	Ray		BLACKSBURG — Virgil Ray Franklin, 90, of Blacksburg, passed away Saturday, February 12, 2005. He was retired from Lynchburg Foundry and was a member of the West Radford Church of God. Survivors include his wife, Eula F. Franklin of Blacksburg; a son, Rev. George Franklin of Claytor Lake; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; three step-grandchildren; and five brothers, Coy Franklin of Dublin, Sam Franklin of Radford, Van Franklin of Dublin, Joe Franklin of Blacksburg, and Quinton Franklin of Radford. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 15, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the West Radford Church of God with Rev. Thornton Turpin and Rev. Jimmy Price officiating. Interment will follow in the West View Cemetery in Radford. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday at the church. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	February 12, 2005
FRANKLIN	Wanda		LEWIS	PULASKI - Wanda Lewis Franklin, 69, of Pulaski died Saturday, Sept. 28, 2006 at her home. Wanda was born Sept. 7, 1937 in Pulaski County the daughter of the late Thurman Claude Lewis and Mary Etta Quesenberry Lewis. Surviving are: one son, P.M. Franklin, Ft. Myers, Fla.; one sister, Barbara Horseley, Martinsville, Va.; one grandson, Dylan Franklin, Ft. Myers, Fla. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Oct. 3, at 10 a.m. from the Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Mike Honaker officiating. Visiting will be one hour before the service. In lieu of flowers the Family wishes memorial be made to the American Heart Association or the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.	Sept. 28, 2006
FRANKLIN	Wilson	McCoy		DUBLIN - Wilson McCoy Franklin, 99, of Dublin, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2005 at the New River Valley Medical Center. Coy was born December 31, 1905 in Carroll County. He was a member of the East Radford Church of God. He was preceded in death by his wife, Hattie Andrews Franklin; his parents, Rev. William Robert and Emma Elizabeth Hall Franklin; his brothers, Henry Elmer Franklin, Charlie Lee Franklin, Robert Geoffrey "Jeff" Franklin, Sr., Virgil Ray Franklin, and Glen Alexander Franklin; and a sister, Katherine Elizabeth Franklin. Survivors include a daughter, Shirley Sue "Susie" Franklin Tucker of Apex, NC; two granddaughters; four brothers, Rev. Sam Franklin of Radford, Van Webb Franklin of Dublin, Joseph Astor "Mutt" Franklin of Blacksburg, and Quentin Roosevelt Franklin of Radford. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, November 29, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with Rev. Wayne Poston and Rev. Sam Franklin officiating. Interment will follow in the West View Cemetery in Radford. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Monday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	November 26, 2005
FRAZIER	Almeta		GRIMES	Almeta G. Frazier, age 83, passed away Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004, in her home at Warm Hearth Village, in Blacksburg. She was a former resident of Pulaski where she had resided on Hickory Avenue and later in Pulaski Village on Memorial Drive. During May 2003 she had moved from Pulaski Village to Warm Hearth Village. She was born in Carroll County, June 12, 1920 and she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Mae Grimes. She had worked for several retail businesses and health care/social service organizations in Pulaski County. She had been employed by the Parks Belk Company, Felix Department Store, Interstate Insurance Company, and Super Dollar Store. In addition, she had served as Manager of the Top Value Stamp Store. She later worked for Highland Manor Nursing Home and the New River Valley Agency on Aging. She had been a member of the Pulaski Church of God for more than 55 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Mae Grimes, husband, Ray Charles Frazier, granddaughter, Alena Hayes; and brothers, Douglas and Evans Grimes. She is survived by two daughters, Wanda Shealy and son-in-law James Shealy of Woodruff, S.C.; and Pamela Hayes and son-in-law Richard Hayes of Dublin; a son, Rudell R. Frazier and daughter-in-law Betty Frazier of Pulaski; four grandchildren, Mrs. Kim Kerns and husband, Tim Kerns of Piedmont, S.C., Mrs. Lisa Brewer and husband Stacy Brewer of Troy, Mich., Bradley Frazier and wife Dianne (Elzinga) of Cleveland, Tenn., and Brooks Hayes of Pulaski. She is also survived by five great-grandchildren, Andrea Kerns of Piedmont, S.C., Abby and Kayla Brewer of Troy, Mich., and Timothy and Jonathan Frazier of Cleveland, Tenn. Further, Almeta is survived by two brothers, Cromer Grimes of Md. and Donald Grimes and wife Dorothy of Woodlawn; and five sisters, Leona Carter of Galax, Cleeta Mabe of Pulaski, Christine Miller and husband Jerry of Pulaski, Eva Johnson of Richmond, and Enola Burcham and husband Bobby of Dublin; and sister-in-law Eva Mae Grimes of Md. and many nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, Jan. 20 at the Pulaski Church of God on Bobwhite Boulevard with the Rev. Jerry Collins and Rev. James Shealy officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. The family will receive friends between 6:30 p.m. and 8:30 p.m. on Monday at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Bobwhite Boulevard in Pulaski.	Saturday, Jan. 17, 2004
FRAZIER	Audrey	Mae	GRAY	Audrey Mae Gray Frazier, age 72 of Pulaski died Saturday July 5, 2003 in Carilion New River Valley Medical Center. Born Oct. 11, 1930 in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late Sally Farmer Gray and Arthur Gray. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Earnest Albert Frazier, a daughter Diane Murray, and two sisters Kathleen Davis and Darlene Tabor. She is survived by a grandson Joe Murray and his wife Lori. A great grandson Phillip Murray. She is also survived by a nephew Allen Davis and his wife Teresa of Pulaski and a neice Rhonda Fanning and her husband Danny of North Carolina. Graveside funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin with the Rev. Randall Lawrence officiating. Visiting will be anytime Monday after 2 p.m. at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home, Pulaski.	Saturday July 5, 2003
FREEMAN	Beulah			Tuesday January 16, 1934 Beulah FREEMAN, 13, died Monday morning at Lewis Gale Hospital where she underwent a mastiod operation three weeks ago which developed in pnuemonia. She is survived by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. W,W, FREEMAN and one brotehr Garnett of this city. Funeral Services will be held Wednesday at 2 o'clock from the Pentecostal Church of God with the Rev. W.T. Morehead conducting. Burial will be in the Newbern	Monday January 15, 1934
FREEMAN	Ernest	Carl		AUSTINVILLE – Ernest Carl Freeman, age 80, of Austinville, Va. passed away Saturday, Mar. 26, 2005 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. He was born in Floyd County Oct. 3, 1924, son of the late Alvin and Lillian Underwood Freeman. He was a member of Pickett Chapel Church of God, was a United States Army Veteran of World War II and was retired from Neuhoff Farms. Surviving are: his wife, Oakie Dalton Freeman; four sons, George Freeman, Carlyle Freeman, Dillard Freeman, Ricky Freeman all of Pulaski; three daughters, Ernestine Dunford, Dublin, Faye Dean, Bland, Arlene Haga, Little Creek; three step-daughters, Myrtle Smith, Max Meadows, Della Mabry, Foster Falls, Kathy Shupe, Hillsville; one step-son, William York, Max Meadows; three half-sisters and two half brothers. Several grandchildren and great-grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Mar. 29, at 2 p.m. in the Reese Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Ronnie Stuart officiating interment will follow in the Horton Cemetery. Grover King Post #1115, VFW will conduct graveside military rites. The family will receive friends at the Reese Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. Reese Funeral Home, Austinville, Va. is in charge of arrangements.	Mar. 26, 2005
FREEMAN	Minnie	Ellen	DUNFORD	MAX MEADOWS – Minnie Ellen Dunford Freeman, age 44, of Max Meadows, Va. passed away Saturday, Oct. 8, 2005 at her residence. She was born Aug. 25, 1961 in Wythe County, daughter of the late James S. and Bertha Dean Dunford. Minnie was a member of the Max Meadows Church of God of Prophecy and was preceded in death by a sister, Mildred Edwards and a brother, Kenneth Dunford. Surviving are: her husband, Ricky Dale Freeman of the home; daughter, Dalina Freeman, Pulaski; son, Justin Freeman of the home; one grandchild; two sisters, Janice Rogers, Pulaski, Wanda Smith, Archdale, N.C.; five brothers, LeRoy Dunford, Thomas Albert, Sr. Dunford both of Cripple Creek, James Buford Dunford, Max Meadows, Ronnie Dunford, Trinity, N.C., Gary Dunford, Pulaski. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Oct. 11 at 11 a.m. at the Max Meadows Church of God of Prophecy with the Rev. Kindle Arnold, the Rev. George Freeman and the Rev. Albert Brown officiating. Interment will follow in the Jones Cemetery. The body will be taken to the Max Meadows Church of God of Prophecy the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville is in charge of arrangements.	Oct. 8, 2005
FRENCH	Helen	Juanita		Friday June 22, 1928 The remain of Helen Juanita, 10-year old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Roy B. French, who died Wednesday night at the family home at Superior, W. Va., was brought to Pulaski today and interred in Oakwood cemetery. Funerals services were conducted last evening at 7:30 o’clock from the home by the Rev. W.S. Barberry, of the Methodist church, who accompanied the family to read the burial serviced at the grave. The child had been in invalid for the past eight years, due to complications and a patient little sufferer. She is survived by her parents, two brothers Harvey and Starling, and a sisters Elsie. Relatives and friends accompanying the body were, the family, Mrs. J.W. Porter, grandmother, and W.H. French, uncle, all of Superior; Robert Reed and family of Keystone, W.Va..	June 20, 1928
FRENCH	Robert	Harve		PULASKI - Robert Harve "Shorty" French, Sr., age 79 of 920 Valley Street, Pulaski passed away Friday, December 23, 2005 at the Lewis Gale Hospital, Salem. Born July 2, 1926 in Pulaski he was the son of the late Harvey William and Daisy Sheppard French. He was preceded in death by one daughter, Kathy Olive, three brothers, Samuel French, Frank French, Thomas French, and two sisters, Mildred McDaniel and Parthenia French. He was a member of the United States Army having served during the Korean War. He was a member of the First Church of the Brethren. He had been employed by the former Coleman Furniture and retired from Pulaski Furniture. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Katherine Morris French, Pulaski; daughter and son-in-law, Nancy and David Yates, Fairlawn; sons Robert H. French, Jr., Pulaski and K. Bradley French, Dublin; sister, Hazel Hall, Staunton; grandchildren Christopher, Amanda, Alisha, Ricky and Aaron and great-grandchild, Luke. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday at the First Church of the Brethren, Pulaski with the Rev. John Collins officiating. Interment will follow at the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. With full military honors conducted by the V.F.W. Post # 1184. The family will receive friends from 5-7 p.m. Monday evening at the Bower Funeral Chapel, 1631 Bobwhite Blvd., Pulaski. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials in his memory may be sent to the First Church of the Brethren (1749 Newbern Road, Pulaski). Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements.	December 23, 2005
FRENCH	Virginia		KINCAID	Tuesday December 26, 1961 Mrs. Virginia Kincaid French, 54, Dublin, died Sunday night at Pulaski Hospital. Surviving is her husband Andrew W. French, Dublin. Funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 pm from Mt. Pleasant Methodist Church, Dublin, conducting by the Rev. John Price. Burial will follow in West Dublin Cemetery. The body will remain at Strickler’s Funeral Home until one hour before the service.
FRIEND	David	Alexander		December 24, 1920 David Alexander FRIEND, of Pulaski, died early Tuesday morning at the Petersburg hospital, following a long period of declining health. Mr. FRIEND was there visiting his daughter, Mrs. L. O. LEONARD of Royal Oak, Ave., Riverside Park, where his condition grew worse, and he was removed to the hospital where he could receive all the possible attention. The deceased was 59 years old, and is survived by his wife, Mrs. L. R. FRIEND, Pulaski; two children, Mrs. L. O. Leonard of Petersburg and James FRIEND of Pulaski, also two brothers, James FRIEND, of Bristol, Tenn and William FRIEND of West Virginia. The remains were brought to Pulaski Thursday morning on No, 41 and interment was made in Dora Cemetery, which was the request of the deceased.  The funeral services were conducted by the Rev. Bane in the Methodist church in Dora.
FRIEND	Edwin	Lundy		Edwin Lundy "Buck" Friend, age 64 of Cloverdale, Virginia passed away Saturday, August 12, 2006. Born July 21, 1942 in Wythe County, he was the son of the late Gaylord Moffit Friend and Alice Maude Cook Friend. One sister, Ruby Dean and two brothers, Hugh Brown Friend and Malcolm Friend, preceded him in death. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by his son, Edwin Anthony "Tony" Friend of Cloverdale; Sisters Evelyn Friend Alexander of Kent, OH, Clara Jean Fortune of Max Meadows and Mary Friend Mabe of Charlotte, NC.; and brother Gaylord T. Friend of Dallas, N.C. Graveside funeral services will be held Monday, 11:00 A.M. at Draper Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery, Wythe County with Rev. John Dooley officiating. Full military honors will be conducted at the graveside by the Pulaski V.F.W. Post #1184. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Bower Funeral Chapel, 1631 Bob White Blvd. Pulaski. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling arrangements for the family.	August 12, 2006
FRIEND	Fannie	Cleo	REYNOLDS	Fannie Cleo Reynolds Friend, 77, of Draper, passed away Saturday, May 29, 2004, at the Pulaski Health Care Center. Born June 27, 1926 in Wythe County, Va., she was the daughter of the late John Reynolds and Maudie Sutphin Reynolds. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Oakley Friend, Sr.; one grandson, Jason Rorrer; three sisters, Dolly Rupe Lawson, Margaret Duncan and Addie Lawson; two brothers, Pierce Reynolds and Earl Reynolds. She was a member of the Draper Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church, Draper's Valley. She was survived by three daughters and sons-in-law, Judy and Dennis Rorrer of Draper, Nancy and Ron Hodges of Max Meadows and Wanda and Kenneth Dalton of Draper; son and daughter-in-law, Thomas Oakley Friend, Sr., and Beckie Friend of Draper; 11 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Flora Howlett of Pulaski. Funeral services will be conducted Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. at the Draper Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Johnny Howlett and Pastor James Dunn officiating. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 p.m. until service time. A private family interment will follow Tuesday morning at the Draper Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. The family will be meeting at the home of Judy and Dennis Rorrer, 2882 Graham Road, Draper. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, is handling the arrangements for the family.	May 29, 2004
FRIEND	Malcolm	Ray		MAX MEADOWS - Malcolm Ray Friend, age 78 of 4949 East Lee Highway, Max Meadows, Va. passed away Sunday, July 24, 2005 in the Pulaski Community Hospital. Born in Fries, Va., March 25, 1927, he was the son of the late Gaylord M. Friend and Maude Cook Friend. One sister, Ruby Dean and one brother, Hugh Brown Friend, also preceded him in death. Mr. Friend was retired salesman with the former Blue Ridge Supply Company, Pulaski with over 45 years of service. He was a member of the Draper's Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church. Surviving are: his wife of 51 years, Margaret Shinault Friend, Max Meadows; daughter and son-in-law, Charlene and Eugene Akers, Dublin; son and daughter-in-law, Mitch and Cindy Friend, Carlisle, Pa.; grandchildren, Tessa and husband, Justin, Travis, Kyle and Renae; sisters, Evelyn Alexander, Kent, Ohio, Mary Mabe, Charlotte, N.C., Jean Fortune, Radford; brothers, Edwin "Buck" Friend, Cloverdale, Gaylord Friend, Gastonia, N.C. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 8 p.m. at the Draper Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church, Draper's Valley with Rev. James Dunn officiating. Burial will follow Tuesday morning at 11 a.m. at the Draper Valley Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 5 p.m. until time of service at the church. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.	July 24, 2005
FRIEND	Opal	Marie	SWECKER	PULASKI- Opal Marie Swecker Friend, age 81 of Pulaski passed away Saturday, July 9, 2005 at Edgemont Nursing Center, Wytheville. Born January 15, 1924 in Foster Falls (Wythe County), she was the daughter of the late Willie Haymon Swecker and Ada Mae Bond Swecker. She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther Eugene Friend, Sr.; one son, Bobby Friend; One Grandson, One Great Granddaughter, three sisters, Margaret Burnett, Shirley Dicker and Ila Mae Stilwell; and Three Brothers, Carlos Swecker, Harold Lee Swecker, and Ralph Swecker. Surviving: Daughters and Sons-in-law: Joyce and Ronald Anders, Max Meadows; Janet and Roy Murphy, Macedonia TX; Susan and Shover Thomas, Winston Salem, NC; Cynthia and Kenneth Cline, Indian Valley; Chasity and Chris Stevens, Pulaski; Sons and Daughter in law: Luther Eugene Friend, Jr., Ivanhoe; Leonard Wayne and Peggy Friend, St. Augustine, FL; Nineteen Grandchildren, Twenty-one Great Grandchildren; Sisters: Gladys Nester, Short Pump, VA, Julia Sermones, Austinville; Millie Mitchum, Galax; Brothers: Thomas Swecker, Barren Springs; James “Bill” Swecker, Vinton; Muncy R. Swecker, Pulaski; Former Daughter-in--law; Virginia Sue Stout, KY. Funeral Services will be conducted Tuesday 5:00 PM at the First Pentecostal Holiness Church, Memorial Drive, Pulaski with Rev. Randall Creger and Dr. C. R. Conner officiating. Internment will follow at Swecker Family Cemetery, (Patterson) Wythe County. The family will receive friends this evening from 6 to 8 PM at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. The family will also meet friends this afternoon at the home of Chasity and Chris Stevens, 821 North Jefferson Avenue, Pulaski from 2 to 5 PM. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.	July 9, 2005
FRIEND	Sarah	Elizabeth		NORTH RICHLAND HILLS - Sarah Elizabeth Friend, 12, beloved daughter of Luther and Laura Friend, went to be with her heavenly Father Wednesday July 14, 2004 at a Fort Worth Hospital. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Monday at the Metroport Cities Fellowship of Keller (The Met). Burial will follow at Bourland Cemetery. Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Sunday at the Shannon Rufe Snow Funeral Chapel. Albertson's Stores in the Dallas-Fort Worth area established a memorial fund in Sarah's name. Donations may be made to the Memorial Fund for Sarah Friend at any Bank of America. In honor of Sarah's life, all Albertson's Stores in the Dallas-Fort Worth areas observed a moment of silence from 9 to 9:02 a.m. Saturday. Sarah attended Smithfield Middle School and excelled in reading and art. Sarah loved being home with her family. She loved to draw, swim, go to movies or read a book. To know her was to love her. She is survived by her loving parents, Luther and Laura Friend; sister, Katherine Marie Friend; grandparents, Shirley Swift of San Antonio, Robert and Joan Johnston of St. Hedwig, Russell and Sue Stout of Max Meadows, VA., Luther Friend Jr. of Ivanhoe, Va.; great-grandma, Opal Friend of Pulaski Va.; and many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends, and her favorite dog, "Roxie."	July 14, 2004
FRISTOE	Loma	Belle	ROOPE	FRONT ROYAL – Loma Belle Roope Fristoe, 87, of Front Royal died Thursday, Oct. 6, 2005, at the Lynn Care Center in Front Royal. A memorial service will be held Sunday, Oct. 9, 3 p.m. at the Front Royal Presbyterian Church with Dr. C. Thomas Rhyne officiating. Burial will follow at Prospect Hill Cemetery. Mrs. Fristoe was born Dec. 17, 1917, in Pulaski, daughter of the late Samuel Hampton and Lucy Albert Roope. She was a member of the Front Royal Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her loving husband of 59 years, Charles R. Fristoe; two devoted children Kathryn Fristoe Gilliam and Terry Wayne Fristoe both of Front Royal; a sister Frances Crosier of Radford; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends on Sunday at the church from 2 p.m. until service time at 3 p.m. Memorial contributions may be made to the Front Royal Presbyterian Church, 115 Luray Avenue, Front Royal, Va. 22630 or the charity of your choice. Maddox Funeral Home in Front Royal is in charge of the arrangements.	Oct. 6, 2005
FROST	Etta	Arlena	TURNER	Wednesday March 7, 1934 Funeral services for Etta Arlena Frost, 44, wife of L.B. Frost, who passed away at 7:15 o’clock at her home on Cliff Street yesterday morning were held at the home at 2:30 o’clock this afternoon. Death came to Mrs. Frost from complications. She was a native of Wythe County and lived there several years before coming to Pulaski to reside. Survivors include her husband and one daughter, Francis; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. R.C. Turner; an aunt Mrs. Jordan Carnahan of Roanoke; and one uncle Erbie Sweeney of Bluefield. Following the funeral, interment was in Oakwood cemetery. The Rev. W. M. Morrell of the Methodist church was in charge.	March 6, 1934
FROST	Nannie	Bell		Thursday September 13, 1962 Funeral services for Mrs. Nannie Bell Mahone Frost, 52(?), Max Meadows, who died yesterday in Radford Hospital will be held Saturday at 2 pm from the Greenwood Methodist Church, Wythe County, , conducted by the Rev. James Crabtree, assisted by the Rev. Edgar O’Dell. Burial will follow in the Mahone Cemetery, Wythe County. The body will remain at Strickler’s Funeral Home until the hour of the service.	September 12, 1962
FROST	William	M.		Friday April 13, 1928 William M. Frost, a well known farmer living on the Newbern road, died this morning at 4:30 o’clock, at his late home, following a protected illness from complications, which had for a long time confined him to his home. The funeral will be held from his last home on Saturday afternoon at 3 o’clock, followed by interment in Oakwood cemetery, and will be conducted by the Rev. Paul P. Martin, pastor of the Methodist church of which he had been a life-long member. The deceased was a native of Pulaski county and was born December 13, 1868, so was in his 60th year. He married Miss Luvenia J. Knode on September 13, 1887. To this union were born six children, all whom survived with the widow, survive: L.B., H.C. and Miss Lillie May Frost all Pulaski; J.E. Frost, Claymonth, Dela.; G.H. Frost, Huntington, W.Va.; and H.W. Frost, Roanoke. There is one surviving sisters, Mrs. H.L. Ritter, Radford.
FUGATE	Clara			RADFORD — Clara Talton Fugate, currently of Radford, went to be with her Lord, peacefully in her sleep, on Thursday, October 14, 2004. Clara, a native of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, had lived in Virginia since 1935. She married Charles Rufus Fugate, a well known educator from Rye Cove, in 1934. In a few years she began her own career in education. She taught a total of forty five years in Dungannon and St. Charles high schools in Scott and Lee counties. Rufus preceded her in death. She later wed James Edwin Fugate, Jr., retired State Police Officer, with homes in Ridgeway and on the Fugate farm in Rye Cove. The second husband also preceded her in death. Clara is survived by three daughters, Doris Ann Cullop of Chilhowie, Helen Mohror of Champaign, IL, and Clara Ruth Fugate of Radford; one son, William (Bill) Fugate of Rochester, NY; five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are made by Mullins Funeral Home in Radford and Province Funeral Home in Pennington Gap. Family visitation will be in Pennington Gap at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, October 19, 2004 at Province Funeral Home followed by the celebration of her life at 1 p.m. Burial will follow in the Holston View Cemetery in Weber City. If desired, donations may be made in Clara’s memory to Rye Cove Methodist Church, c/o Ray Dockery, Rt. 4, Box 44, Duffield, VA 24244.	October 14, 2004
FULLER	Ernest	Buford		Transcribed by Carolyn Worrell Tuesday, April 17, 1962 Ernest Buford Fuller, 69, 106 2nd St., SE, died Monday afternoon at his home following an extended illness.  He was a retired telegraph operator for the Norfolk and Western Railroad with 50 years of service. Born in Giles County June 30, 1892, the son of the late Templeton and Susan FRYE FULLER, his is survived by his wife, Mrs. Mary Ellen ANDERSON FULLER; one son, Ernest B Fuller, Jr. both of Pulaski; two daughters, Miss Juanita FULLER, Roanoke and Miss Dorothy FULLER, Richmond; one brother, Lester T. FULLER, Roanoke, one sister, Mrs. Bess WHITE, Pembroke. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from Thomas M. Seagle and Sons Funeral Home with Dr. Frank E. Trotter officiating.  Interment will follow in Birchlawn Cemetery, Pearisburg.	Monday, April 16, 1962
FULLER	Sarah	Jane		Transcribed by Carolyn Worrell Thursday, February 16, 1942 Mrs. Sarah Jane FULLER, 85, died Thursday evening in the home of her daughter, Mrs. Paul CARR, Poplar Hill. Surviving are her only daughter, Mrs. CARR, and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Poplar Hill Pentecostal Holiness Church. Burial will be in Saunders Cemetery at Fort Chiswell. The body will remain at A. Vest and Sons Funeral Home at White Gate until one hour before the service.
FUNK	John	Roger		RADFORD - John Roger Funk, 56 of Radford, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2004. He was born September 24, 1947 in Galax, VA to the late Edgar Christman and Vergie Cox Funk and was preceded in death by a sister, Janice Cadene Funk. Surviving are his wife, Sarah Morris Funk; daughter, Ashleigh Louise Funk of Durham, NC; son, Adam Chrisman Funk of Lexington, GA; sister, Naomi Funk Conner, Stuart, VA; brother, Larry Christman Funk, Burlington, NC. John retired from the State of Virginia where he worked as a licensing inspector and in various mental health facilities. In lieu of flowers and a memorial service, the family encourages individuals to take time to donate blood (1-800-GIVE-LIFE) and/or platelets (1-866-353-1030). Monetary contributions may be sent to The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society, P.O. Box 9031, Pittsfield, MA 01202-9031. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford.	July 25, 2004
FUNK	Willie	Mable	COALSON	PULASKI - Willie Mable Coalson Funk, age 97 of Pulaski, died Friday April 15, 2005 at Friendship Manor Nursing Center in Roanoke. Born May 25, 1907 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late Cosby Boyd Coalson and Walter Sronce Coalson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Dwight Layman Funk & by her son, Hensel Eckman Funk who was a veteran of foreign wars. She is survived by 2 sisters: Mrs. Irene E. Hawkins of Brooksville, FL, & Mrs. Mary L. Jackaway of Clearwater, FL. Also survived by 5 grandchildren: Dwight L. Funk, Jr. of Pulaski, Mrs. Lynda Collins of Radford, Mrs. Kathy Carr of Glade Hill, Va., Mark Funk of Bedford, Va., & Timothy Funk of Vinton, Va. Graveside funeral services will be held Monday at 11:00 a.m. in Oakwood Cemetery with Dr. W. Randall Frye officiating. Visiting will be anytime Sunday after 12:30 p.m. at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons where the family will receive friends from 3 until 5 p.m. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com	April 15, 2005

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