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Last Name	First Name	Middle Name	Maiden Name	Notes	Date of Death
GALLEMORE	Grace	Glenna		Transcribed by Carolyn Worrell Monday, July 3, 1961 Miss Grace Glenna GALLEMORE, 59, died Sunday in a Wytheville hospital. She was a sister of Mrs. James SHEPHERD, Pulaski. Surviving besides Mrs. SHEPHERD are two sisters, Mrs. George D MIDKIFF, Wytheville; Mrs. Burton E. BURNETT, Austinville. Funeral will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. at Bethany Methodist Church, Austinville, conducted by the Rev. Gerald Mustard and the Rev. George Arnold. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The body will remain at Barnett’s Funeral Home in Wytheville until an hour before the service.	July 2, 1961
GALLIMORE	Edith			SALEM – Edith B. Gallimore, 70, of Salem went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, May 17, 2005. She was born Oct. 4, 1934 in Allisonia, Va. a daughter of the late Earl A. and Beulah Morrison Gallimore. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Lonnie and Paul Gallimore, and Clyde Smith, and sisters, Callie Basham and Dorothy Hollandsworth. Edith was a graduate of Draper High School and retired from J. Weiner and Company after 45 years of service. She was a member of New Life Temple Pentecostal Holiness Church. Surviving are her brothers, Carl Russell Gallimore and wife Helen of Cocoa Beach, Fla.; Donald Randolph Gallimore and wife Wyoma, of Huntington, W. Va.; Gordon W. Gallimore and wife Darlene of Roanoke; sisters, Ruby King of Mt. Airy, N.C.; Peggy Christine Cassell and husband Claude of Collinsville; and Betty Thomas of Salem. Numerous nieces and nephews. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to the building fund at New Life Temple Pentecostal Holiness Church, 5745 Airport Road Roanoke, Va. 24012 or to a charity of the donor’s choice. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday, May 21 at New Life Temple Pentecostal Holiness Church by the Rev. Jason Forehand, the Rev. Walter Wood, and the Rev. Frankie Graham. A graveside service will be conducted 2:30 p.m. Saturday in the Appalachian Conference Cemetery Dublin, Va. The family will receive friends from 7 - 8:30 p.m. Friday at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road.	May 17, 2005
GALLIMORE	Gilmer	Marvin		STONY POINT, N.C. - Gilmer Marvin Gallimore, age 63 a resident of 235 Riggs Road, Stony Point died Sunday, Aug. 15, 2004 at Iredell Memorial Hospital following a lingering illness. Born May 1, 1941 in Pulaski County, Virginia a son of the late William L. and Vinecy Dalton Gallimore. Prior to his illness, he was employed in textile as a rewinder. Mr. Gallimore was married to the former Margaret Roark who survives of the home. Other survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Sara Chapman of Statesville, three sons, Marvin, Bobby and Jackie Gallimore all of Statesville, ten grandchildren and two brothers, Graham Gallimore and David Gallimore both of Barren Springs, Va. Graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 18 at Crestview Baptist Church Cemetery. Officiating will be the Rev. George Freedale. The family will assemble at the home of Mack and Sarah Chapman, 2386 Old Mountain Road, Statesville and will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Reavis Funeral Home in Statesville. The family of Mr. Gallimore is being served by Reavis Funeral Home of Statesville.	Sunday, Aug. 15, 2004
GALLIMORE	Lutitia	Ann	MCGEE	Monday March 5, 1934 Funeral services for Mrs. D.W. Gallimore, 66, who passed away at her home on Fifth Street, southeast, late Friday afternoon will beheld from the Jefferson avenue Christian church at 2:30 o’clock this afternoon. Interment will follow in Oakwood cemetery, the Rev. George W. Phelps being in charge. The deceased passed away after an illness of two weeks, death finally coming as a result of a number of ailments and complications. She was born in Carroll County on April 22, 1867. On August 8, 1883 she was married to Dave W. Gallimore. Her maiden name was Lutitia Ann McGee. For the past 49 years she has been a member of the Christina church. Last year she celebrated her golden wedding anniversary. Besides her husband, she is survived by ten children, seven daughter and three sons, Mrs. L.E. Hawkins, Roanoke; Mrs. C.N. Armbrister, Max Meadows; Mrs. Helen G. Kegley, Bristol; Mrs. Wayne Powell, Irvin, Ky.; and Mabel, Sybil, and Rita, Pulaski; Delmis and McKinley, Pulaski; and Blaine, Cumberland, Md. Other survivors include the following sisters, Mrs. Betty McGee, Duenweg, Mississippi; Mrs. Wes Caviness, Leadwood, Missouri; brother, Melvin McGee, Flat River, Colorado; Ross McGee, Leadwood, Missouri. One son Burgess E. preceded Mrs. Gallimore in death six months ago; her father Madison McGee died three months ago at the age of 91 at Zincville, Okla. She had been a resident of Pulaski for 30 years and leaves a host of friends.	March 2, 1934
GALLIMORE	Pearl		ROSENBAUM	PULASKI - Pearl Rosenbaum Gallimore, age 85 of Pulaski, died Friday Oct. 7, 2005 in Pulaski Community Hospital. Born Sept. 3, 1920 in Wythe Co., Va., she was the daughter of the late Dora Spraker Rosenbaum & James Rosenbaum. She was a member of Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church, active in the Molly Keister Circle, & a member of the Retired Teachers Association of Pulaski Co. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother; James Rosenbaum, & sisters, Rosalee Blakeslee, & Cecil Kincer. She is survived by her husband of 68 years; Clarence Gallimore: a son; James E. Gallimore of Ocala, FL: 3 brothers; Frank Rosenbaum of Wythe Co., David Rosenbaum of Salem, Va., & Robert Rosenbaum of Wythe Co.: a sister; Hazel Saams of Muncy, PA. Also survived by 1 grandchild & 1 great-grandchild. A memorial service will be held Thursday October 13, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons with the Rev. Terri Sternberg officiating. Interment will be private. The family will receive friends at the funeral home 1 hour prior to the service. In lieu of flowers expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of donations in her memory to the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church Parking Lot Fund P.O. Box 378 Pulaski, Va. 24301. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons, Pulaski.	Oct. 7, 2005
GALLOWAY	George	Washington		PULASKI – George Washington Galloway, Jr. age 87 of Pulaski, died Friday, Mar. 10, 2006 in Pulaski Community Hospital. Born Mar. 31, 1918 in Radford, he was the son of the late Mattie Maude Chase Galloway and George Washington Galloway, Sr. He was a member of the Pythagoras Masonic Lodge #239 A.F.&A.M., a veteran of World War II, having served in the U. S. Army, and a self employed general contractor. One of his last projects was the chapel addition to Seagle Funeral Home. He is survived by his wife, Hazel Chaffin Galloway of Pulaski: a son, George W. “G.W.” Galloway, III and his wife Peggy H. Galloway of Dublin. Funeral services will be held Sunday, Mar. 12, at 2 p.m. at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons with the Rev. Weston Guthrie officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Visiting will be anytime Sunday after 10 a.m. at the funeral home. The family will receive friends at the cemetery following the graveside committal. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of donations to the Anderson Memorial Presbyterian Church or to the American Heart Association. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons, Pulaski.	Mar. 10, 2006
GALLOWAY	Maude		CHASE	Monday October 23, 1972 Mrs. Maude Chase Galloway, 86, died Sunday morning in Highland Manor Nursing Home, Dublin, after an extended illness. Born in Fordtown, Tenn., the daughter of the last Thomas E. Chase and Mary Cox Chase, and preceded in death by her husband George Washington Galloway Sr., she was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, Radford. She is survived by three sons, Lee Autis Galloway, Catawba; Olaf E. Galloway, Shawsville; and George W. Galloway Jr., Pulaski; two daughters, Mrs. Clyde E. Collins, Christiansburg, and Mrs. William Jewell, Wilmington, Del.; one sisters Mrs. Leland Mitchell, Jonesboro, Tenn.; also ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 2 pm Tuesday from Thomas M. Seagle and Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. Hershey J. Longnecker officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin.	October 22, 1972
GALYEN	Helen	R.	RORRER	Helen R. Galyen, age 75, of Lansdale, PA. died Tuesday, July 22nd at HCR ManorCare in Allentown, PA. She had been in failing health. Born in Dublin, Vir. on May 5, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Troy Doyle and Lena Cox Rorrer. She graduated from Pulaski High School in Virginia, and attended James Madison College in Virginia from 1946 to 1948. Mrs. Galyen was a former member of First Methodist Church in Galax, Vir. She had lived in Whitemarsh Twp., PA for 30 years before moving briefly to Harleysville, PA and then to Lansdale, PA. Mrs. Galyen worked with the first IBM Computer in Phila. during the 1950’s at the Army Signal Supply Depot. Her husband I. Zane Galyen died in Oct., 1996. Surviving is a daughter Tracey L. Lutz and her husband of Kempton, PA. and a son Stuart A. Galyen of Piney Point, MD; 2 sisters Alice Bottomley of Galax, Vir. and Patricia Kane of Ashboro, N.C. She was preceded in death by a brother Troy Doyle Rorrer, Jr. There will be an informal gathering in the Community Room at Dock Manor, 1100 Dock Dr. (off Detweiler Rd) in Towamencin Room Twp on Saturday, July 26 from 11 to 3 PM including a prayer service at 12 noon. Rev. Merlin Hedrick officiating. Arrangements are with the Simcox-Mellvaine Funeral Home, Lansdale.	Tuesday, July 22, 2003
GANNAWAY	Edwin	Craig		July 26, 1944 Funeral services for the late Edwin Craig Gannaway, 78, prominent Draper resident and business man who died Sunday night were held at 11 am yesterday from the Draper’s Valley Presbyterian church. Services were conducted by the Rev. George H. Gilmer, who performed the ceremony at Mr. Gannaway’s wedding 44 years ago, and Dr. W.W. Arrowood pastor of the Pulaski Presbyterian church. Interment was in the church cemetery in the valley. Active pallbearers were Daley Baker, William Jennings, Stephen McGavock, John Allison, O.P. Jordan Jr., and Frank Graham. A quiet unassuming man devoted to his family and friends throughout his long life and noted for his many acts of charity to those in need. Mr. Gannaway’s character and the esteem with which he was held in the community was attested by the large throng, both white and colored, which attended the simple but impressive last rites. The profusion of flowers also spoke of the number who knew him and who called him a friend. Mr. Gananway died at 9:30 pm Sunday in the Pulaski hospital following an extend illness. Born October 13, 1865, in the old Allison home at Boiling Springs, Wythe County, Mr. Gannaway had live practically all his life in Draper. He headed the Draper Mercantile company said to be the oldest store in Pulaski count for many of the 58 years he was actively connected with the firm. He was one of the original directors of the Peoples National bank here, a founder of the old Bank of Draper, and since the merger several years ago with the Pulaski National Bank, has served as director of the latter institution. A son of Mary T. Allison and Thomas M. Gannaway both of Wythe County, Mr. Gannaway married the former Miss Parke Anderson of Price Edward County in 1900 at Bedford Va. to which union five children were born. He was a member of the Elks and the Draper’s Valley Presbyterian church. Mr. Gannaway attended Trinity College, now Duke University. Survivors include his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Walter Giles Jr. of New York City; and Miss Elizabeth Gannaway at home; two sons, Pvt. Lawrence Gannaway of Barksdale field, La.; and Gilmer C. Gannaway of Draper; a brother J.L. Gannaway of Draper; and two sisters Mrs. W.C. Jennings of Draper and Mrs. T.J. Pierce of Kingsport. A granddaughter, Betty Cabell Giles also survives.
GANNAWAY	Margaret		KANE	Monday, January 20, 1986 DRAPER- Margaret Kane GANNAWAY, age 65, of Draper, died Friday night in Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Pulaski on January 12, 1921, and was the daughter of the late Luther KANE and Agnes Wolfe KANE. Surviving are her husband, George Gilmer GANNAWAY, Draper; two daughters, Sandy G. CARSON, Abingdon; and Sally G. BEAHM, Roanoke; one son, William G. GANNAWAY, Winston - Salem,N.C.; and four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday at 3:00 p.m. from the Draper's Valley Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Preston 0. Sartelle, Jr. officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visiting will be Sunday evening at Stevens Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes memorials to be made to the Drapers Valley Church.	January 17, 1986
GARD	Fernande	Aimee		RADFORD * Fernande Aimee Gard, 77 of Radford, passed away Thursday, February 19, 2004 at the Kroontje Health Care Center in Blacksburg. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church and taught at Radford University from 1966 until her retirement in 1990 as Professor Emerita in fashion design. She received her B. A. from Aquinas College in Grand Rapids, Michigan, her M. A. from Incarnate Word University in San Antonio, Texas and her Ph.D. from Texas Women's University in Denton, Texas. Survivors include a nephew, Jean Mark Gard of Mons, Belgium. A funeral mass will be held Tuesday, February 24, 2004 at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Jude Catholic Church with Father Patrick Golden officiating. Graveside services will be private. The family requests that flowers be omitted and contributions be made to the St. Jude Catholic Church. Arrangements are being handled by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford.	February 19, 2004
GARDNER	Donna	Gayle		Tuesday June, 20, 1961 Donna Gayle Gardner, 11, died yesterday morning after a long illness at University Hospital, Charlottesville. Surviving are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Sherman Hall Gardner, Draper; one sister, Miss Dreama Kay Gardner, Draper; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Alexander, and Mrs. W.C. Gardner all of Draper. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 pm in Draper’s Valley Presbyterian church with the Rev. Ray Redd, Draper and the Rev. John Riggs, Pulaski, officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will remain at Strickler’s Funeral Home until one hour before the service.
GARDNER	Jessie		BLANKENSHIP	Jessie Blankenship Gardner, 91, of Dublin, died Tuesday morning, April 18, 2006, in the Highland Ridge Rehab Center in Dublin. She was born in Carroll Co. on May 7, 1914, and was the daughter of the late Fred Blankenship and Rebecca Hicks Blankenship. She was preceded in death by her husband Lowman A. Gardner. She was a retire employee of Jefferson Mills, Pulaski with 25 years of service. Surviving are: daughters, Iris Brown of Ruby, S.C., Mary Murphy of Dublin; step-son, Alfred M. Gardener of Roanoke; sister, Hettie Gravley of Hillsville; nine grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren; and three great-great-grandchildren. A graveside service will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. Visiting will be this evening at Stevens Funeral Home in Pulaski where the family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home in Pulaski.	April 18, 2006
GARDNER	Mary		DAVIS	BLUE RIDGE * Mary Davis Gardner 68 of Blue Ridge, Va. passed away Thursday, Oct. 23, 2003. Mary was kind-hearted, beautiful, and sweet; she was a loving mother, wife, daughter, sister and grandmother. Mary worked for IUE Local 161 for 34 years and was retired. Mary served in many capacities serving her union founder for the Coalition of Labor Union Women Southwestern Virginia Chapter, member of the Sixth District Democratic Committee and Botetourt County Democratic Committee. Mary was a professional woman who had high values and standards and lived life in those ways speaking out for the good of mankind. Mary was preceded in death by her father Henry B. Davis and a daughter Deborah Lynn Gardner. Surviving are her loving husband Alfred M. Gardner; her daughters Deborah Kay Gardner and Sharon Fay Schimek and granddaughter Janette Hawks in Roanoke; her mother Ella S. Davis, brother and sister-in-law Wilma and Bob Davis in Dublin; sister and brother-in-law Jean and Joe Ceola in Fincastle; brother William B. Davis in Pulaski. Friends were received at Oakey's East Chapel, on Rt. 604, on Saturday, Oct. 25 from 6 till 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held at Oakey's East Chapel in the funeral home chapel today Sunday, Oct. 26 at 2 p.m.	Thursday, Oct. 23, 2003
GARLAND	Camilla			Monday July 1, 1968 Mrs. Gray Garland of 1818 Park Ave. Richmond, died Sunday night in a Richmond hospital. She was a sister of A.L. Wellford Jr., Bluefield, W.Va. formerly of Pulaski. Also surviving are two sons Gary Garland Jr., Pittsburg and Landon Garland, Norfolk. Graveside services will be held Wednesday at 11 am in Richmond. ***1930 census, Richmond, Richmond (Independent City), VA, G. Gray Garland living with wife Camella W. Garland, and sons G. Gray and Lanson W. Garland. ***SSDI – Camilla Garland born 7/27/1891 and died July 1968 in Richmond	June 30, 1968
GARRAY	Jimmy	Julius		Wednesday October 18, 1961 Jimmy Julius Garay, 30, died yesterday at Weston, W.Va. He is survived by his father Charles Andrew Garay and step mother, Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Irene Frances Nitz, Washington DC; and Mrs. Ruth Muriel, Pulaski; five brothers, William Andrew Garay, Lanham, Md.; John Arthur Garay and James Daniel Garay of Washington DC; Thomas Charles Garay, Trenton, N.J.; and Steve Lewis Garay, Takoma Park, Md. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 pm from the Church of God, E. Main St. Burial will be in Highland Memory Garden, Dublin. The body will remain at Strickler’s Funeral Home until Friday am when it will be taken to the residence on Pepper’s Ferry Rd. to remain until the hour of the service.	October 17, 1961
GARRETT	Viola			Wednesday June 12, 1963 Mrs. Viola Garrett, Dublin, died early this morning in Radford Hospital. She is survived by three daughters, Mrs. Lucy Stokes, Newark, N.J.; Mrs. Ernestine Austin and Mrs. Donna Hardy both of Dublin; one sister, Mrs. Annie Bell Berger, Dublin. Funeral will be Saturday at 1 pm from First Baptist Church, West Dublin, conducted by the Rev. O.L. Johnson. Burial will be in West Dublin Cemetery. The body will remain at Strickler’s Funeral Home until one hour before the service.
GASTON	Betty		MOREFIELD	ROANOKE – Betty Morefield Gaston passed away on Oct. 5, 2004 in Roanoke, Va. She was preceded in death by her parents, Irvin (Doc) and Elsie Morefield, husband Virgil, son Gary and several brothers and sisters. Survivors are daughter Denise Lindsey, grandchildren Paris, Crystal, and Angela Smith. Also Chris Gaston (son of Gary Gaston). Also surviving are sisters Bobbie Duncan, Patsy Ballinger, sister and brother-in-law, Brenda and Jack Livesay and brother and sister-in-law, James (Jimmy) and Bertha Morefield and several nieces and nephews. There will be a memorial service on Sunday, Oct. 10 at 3 p.m. at the Wesley Memorial Church on Robinson Tract Road in Pulaski, Va. A special thanks goes out to Stevens Funeral Home.	Oct. 5, 2004
GEMMELL	Matthew	Manes		Sunday January 22, 1978 Matthew Manes "Togo" GEMMELL, 71, Robinson Tract Road in Pulaski, died late Friday afternoon in Pulaski Community Hospital. GEMMELL, the reired co-owner of Gemmell's Transfer in Pulaski was born in Pulaski on October 2, 1906. He was the son of the late Thomas and Karl Roberts GEMMELL. He is survived by his wife Manilla HENDRICKS GEMMELL; one sister Mrs. Mary BROWNE, Cashiers, NC and five brothers, T. James GEMMELL, Carl William GEMMELL, Robert GEMMELL, and Ralph S. GEMMELL, all of Pulaski, and Charles L. GEMMELL of North Tazwell. The funeral service will be held today at 4 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home with Dr. Otis GRAHAM officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.	January 20, 1978
GETTYS	James	William		James William Gettys, 60, of Draper, Va. died suddenly on Saturday, Sept. 20, 2003. He was born in Ashville, N. C. on Oct. 29, 1942 and was the son of the late William and Mary Blanton Gettys. He was a member of the Christ Episcopal Church, Pulaski. He retired from the Pulaski County Public Schools in 2001. Surviving are: his wife, Julia Massie Gettys, Draper; mother-in-law, Mrs. Thomas “Louise” Massie, Pulaski; sister-in-law and brother-in-law, Shannon M. and James T. Turner, Dublin; niece, Mrs. Chad “Patricia” Davis, Christiansburg; nephew, J. Brian Turner, Blacksburg; two great-nephews, Thomas Davis, Christiansburg, James Davis, Christiansburg; aunt, Mrs. Nelle B. Waters, Charlotte, N. C. A graveside service will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, from Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin with Rev. Vickie Houk and Rev. Terrie Sternberg officiating. Visiting will be Monday evening from Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.	Sept. 20, 2003
GIBBS	Ella		RAIDER	Thursday August 1, 1940 Mrs. W.B. Gibbs, 83, who died yesterday at her home on East Sixth Street, was one of Pulaski’s oldest and best known citizens, and loved for her generous nature. She was born August 7, 1856 at Broad Ford, Rich Valley, Smyth County. Her maiden name was Ella Raider and she was the only child of Sarah Ann Urps and Joseph Raider. Her maternal grandparents were Rebecca Bishop Urps and Turner Urps, and great grandparents, Alexander Bishop and Ruth St. John Bishop, the Bishop and St. John families being prominent in the early history of Eastern Virginia. Her first marriage was to Turman Bullard Meredith, who died in 1892. To this union, Georgia Sprinkle Meredith, who death occurred in 1918, and Merle M. Meredith of Columbus Ohio. In 1898, she married William B. Gibbs, who survives her, no children having been to this union. For many years Mrs. Gibbs was a faithful member of the Christian church but in recent years joined the Presbyterian Church and attended services at Anderson Chapel when her health permitted. Other survivors besides her husband and son include a half sister, Mrs. J.H. Barbary of Independence and a half brother Joseph Swartz of Roxboro, N.C.; the following grandchildren, Mrs. Temple Painter, Pulaski; J. Glenn Daughtery, Roseville, Mich.; Milton DeVault, Mrs. H.H. Duncan, Kingsport; Charlton DeVault, Appalachia, and three great grandchildren. Funeral serviced will be conducted at the Presbyterian Church tomorrow morning at 11 o’clock with Dr. W.W. Arrowood in charge. Interment will be in Oakwood cemetery. Pallbearers include Hensel Eckman, Clay Carlton, R.W. Stambaugh, W.D. Macgill, W.M. Farmer, J.C. Harman, W.M. Board, and F.J. Bell.	July 31, 1940
GIBBS	Alethea		MURPHY	Alethea Murphy Gibbs, 88, formerly of Valley St., Pulaski died early Thursday morning, March 16, 2000 in the Pulaski Community Hospital. She was born in Thorpe, W VA on Oct. 14. 1911, and was the daughter of the late B. M. Murphy and Elizabeth King Murphy. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank Gibbs; and by one son, Robert William Hensley; and by a daughter, Rebecca Jones. Surviving are two special granddaughters, Pam Hensley of Pulaski, Sandra Morris of Tucson, Ariz.; two step-daughters, Esther Dalton of Pulaski Peachie Scott of Pulaski; two step-sons, Arlie Gibbs of Ohio, Donnie Gibbs of Pulaski; an aunt, Anna Marie King of Pulaski; several other grandchildren and a special friend, Ruth McGuire of Pulaski. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from the Stevens Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Randall Lawrente officiating. Burial will follow in the Thornspring Cemetery, Pulaski County. Visiting will be Friday evening at Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 - 8 p.m. The family will be meeting at .the residence of the aunt, Anna Marie King, Lee Highway, Pulaski. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski.	March 16, 2000
GIBBS	Flossie		BENTLEY	Sunday January 11, 1942 Funeral rites for Mrs. Flossie Bentley Gibbs, 33, were held Wednesday at Thornspring church, with the Rev. W.S. Witt assisted by Mrs. Alice Potter, in charge. Interment was in Thornspring cemetery. Mrs. Gibbs, born on December 19, 1908, is survived by her husband, F.A. Gibbs; several children, Ruther, Esther, Arlie, Donnie, and Arlene; four sisters, Mrs. Nellie Rupe, Mrs. Mary Rupe, Mrs. Elizabeth Byrd, and Miss Lucille Bentley; five brothers John, Albert, Robert, Fred, and Temp Bentley. Mrs. Gibbs was the daughter of Mrs. Ida Bentley and the last M.I. Bentley.
GIBBS	Claria	H.	ROSEBERRY	Sunday October 24, 1943 Funeral services for Mrs. J.R. Gibbs, who passed away Thursday afternoon at the home of her daughter Mrs. Samuel F. Gregory, of Mt . Olivet, were held Saturday afternoon from the Gregory Home. The Rev. Francis Hume Scott was in charge. Burial was in the Thornspring cemetery. Mrs. Gibbs is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Samuel F. Gregory and three grandchildren Also the following brothers and sisters: S.W. and G.M. Roseberry of Pulaski; Tom Roseberry of Bluefield, W.Va.; Ref of Evertsville, W. Va.; Bob of Dennison, Ohio, Bruce of Glen Rock, Pa., Fayette of Ashton, S.D.; Mrs. A.B. Kenny of Ben Hill, Ga.; and Mrs. Mike Zeigler of Ashton, S.D. Mrs. Gibbs was active in the Methodist church of which she had been a member since childhood. ***From rootsweb family trees Jacob B. Gibbs marries Claria H. Roseberry, daughter of George W. Roseberry and Electra Flora Mooney.	October 21, 1943
GIBBS	Robert	D.		Monday November 29, 1920 The funeral for the burial of Robert D. Gibbs, 18, who was fatally crushed Monday morning at the mines of the Virginia Anthracite Coal Corporation was conducted at 2:30 this afternoon from the home of his parents Mr. and Mrs. J.H. Gibbs in East Pulaski. The Rev. L.C. Dickerson, his pastor, officiated. Interment was made in Dora Cemetery.	November 29, 1920
GIBBS	Simeon	J.		July 1, 1940 Funeral services for Simeon J. Gibbs, 70, who was killed in a highway accident east of Pulaski early Saturday at the grave at Dora Cemetery with the Rev. Jesse Clay of the Baptist Church in charge. Mr. Gibbs is survived by two sisters, Mrs. George Pagan and Mrs. George Draper, and two brothers, J.H. and W.B. Gibbs, all of Pulaski. Five children, L.M., H.T., and Preston Gibbs, and Mrs. Edna Harris of Washington DC, and Mrs. Mary Whitt of St Louis, also survive.	June 29, 1940
GIBSON	Ann			Destin, Fl. - Ann Higginbotham Gibson, 59 a child of God in Destin, Fl passed away on Friday April 29, 2005 at her home. Funeral arrangements are incomplete. Information submitted by Mercer Funeral Home & Crematory	April 29, 2005
GIBSON	Charles	C.		Thursday October 28, 1920 A message received there Tuesday afternoon brought the announcement to relatives of the death of Dr. C.C. Gibson of Abingdon, which occurred that afternoon at one o’clock from heart trouble. It seemed increditable in that only the day before Dr. Gibson had left Dublin for his home after spending the weekend at the homes of Frank Gordan and W.A. Guthrie, having apparently been in his usual health. The deceased was 53 years of age. His wife was Mrs. Bessie Gordan Preston, a daughter of Mrs. M.M Gordan, a sister of Frank Gordan of Dublin, who with Miss Ada Guthrie attended the funeral which was held this (Wednesday) afternoon. 1920 census, Abingdon, Washington, Virginia: Charles C. Gibson and wife Bessie G. Gibson.	October 26, 1920
GIBSON	James	Leo		RADFORD * James "Jimmy" Leo Gibson, Sr., 75, passed away Sunday, January 25, 2004 at his home in Radford. He was a member of Grace Episcopal Church. He was employed with Jewell T. Co. for 17 years doing home delivery, was a laborer with Lynchburg Foundry for 14 years, was a loom fixer at Burlington Mills and retired from the City of Radford after 6 * years. He was an avid bowler and was inducted into the NRV Bowlers Hall of Fame. He was preceded in death by his wife, Geneva Nelson Gibson, son, Jim Gibson, Jr. and Linda. Survivors include two daughters, Marti Carr of Dublin, and Yvonne Gaines of Radford; two sons, Jerry D. Gibson of Radford, and Larry D. Gibson of Roanoke; two sisters, Anna Moran of Radford, and Barbara Hollandsworth of Powhatan; a half brother, William Gibson of Columbus, Ohio; two step brothers, Harry Bond of Birmingham, AL and Roger Bond of Coco Beach, FL; two step-sisters, Dorothy Gibson and Rita Hite both of Radford; 10 grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, January 28, 2004 at Grace Episcopal Church with Rev. Kris Kramer officiating. Interment will be private at the Sunrise Burial Park in Radford. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to either the Grace Episcopal Church Elevator Fund or to the American Cancer Society. The family will receive friends from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Tuesday at the church. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford.	Sunday, January 25, 2004
GIBSON	Mildred	Jean	GERBRICH	PULASKI - Mildred Jean Gibson, 73, of 1668 Dora Highway, Pulaski died Monday night June 26, 2006 in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was born in Pulaski County on Oct. 15, 1932 and was the daughter of the late Frank Gerbrich and Florence Duncan Gerbrich. She was a retired employee of Pulaski Laundry. Surviving are: her daughter, Debbie B. Viers, Max Meadows; sister, Rachel Smith, Md.; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Mrs. Gibson will be cremated. There will be a memorial service held at a later date. There will be a visitation for family and friends Wednesday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. from the home on Dora Highway. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.	June 26, 2006
GIBSON	Robert	Lee		WYTHEVILLE - Robert Lee Gibson, age 94 of Wytheville, Va. passed away Monday, August 1, 2005 in Asbury Place after a short illness. He was born February 6, 1911 in Wythe County, son of the late Robert L. and Pearl Akers Gibson. He was a member of Anchor of Hope Presbyterian Church and had operated the Wytheville Cannery for 35 years and was a lifelong farmer. Mr. Gibson was preceded in death by two brothers, John J. Gibson, Thomas Gibson and a sister, Mary Gibson Reed. He is survived by his wife of 71 years, Bessie "Bess" Jackson Gibson; two sons, Robert "Bob" Gibson of Radford, Ronald G. "Ronnie" Gibson of Wytheville; four grandchildren; six great grandchildren; two half-sisters; one half-brother. Funeral services will be held Thursday, August 4, at 11:00 a.m. at Anchor of Hope Presbyterian Church with the Rev. Cindy Ross and the Rev. Neal Hawks officiating. Interment will follow in Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church one hour before service time. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6:00 to 8:00 pm Wednesday or at the residence at any time. Flowers will be appreciated or the family suggests that those who prefer may make memorial donations to the Lead Mines Rescue Squad, P.O. Box 502, Austinville, Va. 24312. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va. is in charge of arrangements.	August 1, 2005
GIBSON	Thomas	Henry		DUBLIN – Thomas Henry Gibson, 96 of Dublin went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, Feb. 9, 2005 from New River Valley Medical Center. He was born Dec. 29, 1908 in Wythe County, Va. the son of the late Pearl and Robert L. Gibson, Sr. Also preceded in death by his wife, Ollie White Gibson; a brother, John Gibson; a sister, Mary Reed; three half-brothers, Billy, Cecil and Clayton Cregger. He is survived by a brother, Robert L. Gibson, Max Meadows; a half-brother, Samuel Cregger, Max Meadows; two half-sisters, Mrs. Preston Gravely and Mrs. Maggie Peak of Max Meadows; special nieces and caregivers, Bonnie Woodyard and Zona Lindsey of Dublin; also several other nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Dublin Church of God with the Rev. Michael Collins and Rev. Don Weaver officiating. Burial in the Thornspring Cemetery, Pulaski. The family will receive friends at the Dublin Church of God on Friday from 6 to 8 p.m. A. Vest and Sons Funeral Home, White Gate in charge of arrangements.	Feb. 9, 2005
GILBERT	Earl			PULASKI COUNTY — Earl Gilbert, 86, of Pulaski County, went to join our Lord, Monday, April 4, 2005. He was born in Wilder, Virginia on October 4, 1918. Earl was well known for his strong dedication to his family. He was preceded in death by a daughter, Janet B. Gilbert, four sisters and two brothers. He is survived by his wife of 68 years, Estel B. Gilbert; three sons, Ralph Gilbert, Fred Gilbert, and Larry Gilbert, all of Pulaski County; one daughter, Faye Sumner of Floyd County; 16 grandchildren; 33 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandchild; one brother, Carl "Shorty" Gilbert of Dublin; one sister, Thelma Jackson of Roanoke; and many nieces, nephews, and friends. Funeral services will be held Thursday, April 7, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with Rev. Danny McGlothin and Rev. Cecil Deel officiating. Interment will follow in the New Dublin Cemetery in Dublin. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 9 p.m. Wednesday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	April 4, 2005
GILBERT	Roger	Dale		FAIRLAWN – Roger Dale Gilbert, 55, of Fairlawn, died Tuesday, Dec. 6, 2005 at his home. Born Aug. 8, 1950 in Saltville he was the son of the late Betty Coe Gilbert and Gerald B. Gilbert. He is survived by one adopted son, Randy Nester of Radford; one brother, Jerry Gilbert of Houston, Texas; one sister, Elizabeth Stilwell of Boca Raton, Fla. and one step-sister, Mary Elizabeth Byrd of Boca Raton, Fla. Mr. Gilbert has been cremated at this request and there will be no funeral service. Thomas M. Seagle and Sons in charge of arrangements.	Dec. 6, 2005
GILBERT	Vivian		VAUGHAN	RADFORD – Vivian Vaughan Gilbert, 82 of Radford passed away Wednesday, Feb. 8, 2006. She had been a resident of Highland Ridge Rehab Center for the last 5 years. Vivian was born in Radford, on Aug. 7, 1923. She was preceded in death by her parents Carlos and Minnie A. Vaughan, a brother Harvey Vaughan, and her husband Everette Gilbert. She is survived by her sons, James E. Gilbert and wife LuAnn of Dublin and Steven L. Gilbert of Riner. Two brothers and their wives, Carlos and Frances Vaughan, Jr. of Richmond and Ralph and Gladys Vaughan of Radford and two sisters, LaVerne and Clifton Lane of Florida and Gaye Clark of Kentucky. She is also survived by four grandchildren and four great grandsons, and a special cousin Geneva Sutphin, Radford. Vivian was a lifelong member of First Christian Church in Radford and she retired from Radford Army Ammunition Plant with 38 years service. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m. Friday, Feb. 10, at The DeVilbiss Funeral Chapel with Rev. Gina Rhea officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the First Christian Church, 400 Tyler Avenue, Radford, Va. 24141. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 9, at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford.	Feb. 8, 2006
GILES	Naomi	Blanche	CALDWELL	PARROTT - Naomi Blanche Caldwell Giles, age 86, of Parrott died, Saturday, April 8, 2006, at her home. She was born in Whitethorne, Va. on January 8, 1920 to the late Charles William and Onie Wilson Albert Caldwell. She was also preceded in death by her husband Sterling Albert Giles, one son Bobby Clarence Giles, and a grandson Eddie Jimenez . Blanche was a wonderful mother not only to her children, but also to brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, and neighbors that did not have a home. She is survived by her daughters and son-in-law, Joyce and Horace Jimenez of Belspring, Janet and Rodney Orender of Dublin, and Juanita Giles of Parrott; son and daughter-in-law, Allen Lewis and Barbara Giles of Christiansburg; twelve grandchildren, Daryel Giles, Diana Atkins, Pam Stump, Vickie Sifford, Larry Jimenez, Cynthia Martin, Amanda Haga, Russell Bane, Mary Mitchum, Valerie Hale, Keith Giles, and Robert Giles; twenty one great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday, April 11, 2006 at 2:00 pm in the Parrott Church of God with the Rev. Eddie Dalton, Rev. Maude Cherry, Rev. Jube Burk and Rev. Everette Shepherd officiating. Interment will follow in the Sifford Cemetery Parrott. Friends may call anytime after 4:00 pm Monday at the Parrott Church of God and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 pm Monday evening at the the church. Arrangements by McCoy Funeral Home 150 Country Club Drive SW, Blacksburg.	April 8, 2006
GILL	Thomas	R.		LARCHMONT, N.Y. – Thomas (Tommy) R. Gill, 60, of Larchmont, NY, died at the VA Medical Center in New York City on Nov. 9, 2005, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was preceded in death by his father, John Gill. Surviving are his beloved son, Justin, of Norwalk, CT; friend and former wife, Carmela DeCarlo, of Port Chester, NY; mother, Louise Adams, of Dublin, VA; sister, Pamela Fitzgerald, and her husband, Raymond, of New York City; brother, Jack Gill, and his wife, Linda, of Dublin, VA; and seven nieces and nephews. Tommy was a Vietnam Veteran, having served honorably as a Sergeant in the Marine Corps. He will be fondly remembered by his many friends and coworkers for his generous spirit and for the fine work he performed for many years as “the Locksmith” at the VA Medical Center in NY. All who knew Tommy considered him to be a superior tradesman. A private memorial service will be held in NY in the near future to honor Tommy’s memory.	Nov. 9, 2005
GILL				Thursday November 11, 1920 Last week the news of the death of Mrs. Basyl Gill, sister of William C. Dillow, was reported in the Dublin news. Tuesday Mr. Dillow received a dispatch announcing the sudden death of Mrs. G.E. Waugh at Orange Va. leaving this afternoon to attend her funeral. Mrs. Waugh was the mother in law of Mrs. Gill by a previous marriage. Mrs. Gill’s first husband G.E. Waugh, pr. Dying in Washington at a hospital about nine months after their marriage. Mr. and Mrs. Gill had been married just two weeks when she was taken ill and taken to the hospital at Charlottesville, death results several days following an operation. Her body was buried at Pearisburg, the Dillow family home place. Now comes the announcement of another family connection.
GILLENWATER	Ronnie	Ray		ABINGDON * Ronnie Ray Gillenwater, age 59, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003 at the Johnston Memorial Hospital. He moved to Abingdon in Mar. of 2000 moving from Pulaski. Surviving are: his son, Ronald Gillenwater, Christiansburg; daughter, Tammy Cressell, Dublin; sisters, Patricia Atkins and Remona Wall both of Draper; grandchildren, Kayla Gillenwater, Megan Ratliff, Justin Gable, Erika Cressell, Brea Cressell; two nieces and two nephews. A private service was held Monday. Farris Funeral Service was in charge of arrangements.	Saturday, Dec. 13, 2003
GILLESPIE	Sallie		OGLESBY	Thursday October 18, 1962 Funeral services for Mrs. Sallie Oglesby Gillespie, 58, Bluefield, was scheduled for today at 10:30 am in Wagner Funeral Home Chapel in Bluefield. Dr. C.H. Patterson was to officiate. Mrs. Gillespie died Tuesday in a Marion hospital. Burial was to follow in Oglesby Cemetery, Draper’s Valley. Mrs. Gillespie was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. John T. Oglesby, Draper’s Valley. Survivors are her husband, Joseph Robert Gillespie; one daughter, Mrs. George Wysor, Arlington; two sisters, Mrs. J.A. Alllison and Mrs. L.W. Park both of Wytheville, and two grandchildren.	October 16, 1962
GILLESPIE	Teddy	Blaine		PULASKI - Teddy Blaine Gillespie, age 70 of Tower Street Pulaski passed away Monday, January 23, 2006 at his home. Born July 24, 1935 in Mohegan, West Virginia he was the son of the late Thomas Joseph Gillespie & Blanche Abell Hill. One brother, Daniel Joseph Gillespie and one sister, Shirley McKinney Hall also preceded him in death. He loved to fish and fashioned himself a professional pool player. He will be dearly missed by a number of friends and family. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Surviving are: sister, Thelma Gillespie Moles, Pulaski; special friends, Leonard White, Arlington, Va., Larry Freeman, Pulaski, Va.; many nieces and nephews. A memorial service will be held 1 p.m. Thursday at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with the Rev. Dale Akers officiating. A memorial graveside service will follow at the Oakwood Cemetery where the V.F.W. Post #1184 will conduct full military honors. In lieu of flowers contributions in his memory may be made to the Local American Legion Post # 7 (Pulaski). Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements.	January 23, 2006
GILLS	Lillian		ANDERSON	PULASKI – Lillian Anderson Gills of Pulaski, died April 17, 2006 when God sent his angels to lovingly carry his precious child to her heavenly home. “Lillie”, as she was known by friends and family who loved her was born Nov. 13, 1919 to the late John C. and Kate Farmer Anderson. She was preceded in death by her spouse, Marion I. Gills, brothers George, Bernard, Glenn, James Anderson and son-in-law Jerry Andrews. Survivors left to cherish her memory and to know that one day they will be reunited are her loving and faithful daughter, Dreama Andrews of Pulaski; granddaughter, Renee Andrews, Dublin; grandson and wife, Mark and Missy Andrews, Fincastle, Va.; three special great-grandchildren that knew and loved her as “Nanny” are: Shaunna Andrews, Dublin, Walker and Heath Andrews, Fincastle, Va.; sister and brother-in-law, Ellen and William Shinault, Chardon, Ohio; brothers and sister-in-law, Everett and Margaret Anderson, Carl Anderson, Georgia Anderson, all of Pulaski; niece, Diane Thornton and family, all of Pulaski. Due to earlier wishes of the deceased there will be no visitation at the funeral home. A graveside service will be held at Highland Memory Gardens Thursday, April 20, at 11 a.m. with Rev. Brenda Viars officiating. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of donations to the Pulaski Daily Bread, P. O. Box 824, Pulaski, Va. 24301 or charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va.	April 17, 2006
GILMER	Howard	Cecil		Monday June 19, 1944 (partial transcription) Howard C. Gilmer died at his home in Pulaski at an early hour Sunday morning. Though in ill health for some years he had continued an active interest in the community until the past few months during which time his conditions grew worse culminating in an attack Thursday night form which he never rallied, passing away peacefully at 10 o’clock Sunday morning. Funeral services will be at his home on Fourth street this afternoon with Rev. D. Trigg James, pastor of the First Methodist church of Pulaski, of which Mr. Gilmer was a member, in charge, assisted by Rev. W.M. Morrell of Chattanooga, a former pastor. The Masons, member of Pythagoras lodge, of which lodge Mr. Gilmer was a past master, will have charge of the interment in Oakwood cemetery. Active pallbearers are J.F. Wysor, J.N. Bosang, W.S. Glimer, J.L. Wysor, H.H Roberts, J.P. Saul, C.C Jordan, and W.H. Wysor. Survivors include widow, Lila Saul Gilmer, widely known by her religious, civic, and political actives; two children, H.C. Gilmer Jr. of Pulaski and Mrs. J.E. Sadler of Richmond; one brother A Gray Gilmer of Los Angeles, Calif.; and one sister Mrs. Guy H. Gilmer of Pulaski. Howard Cecil Gilmer was born in Washington county, Va., on a farm near Abingdon on January 24, 1879, a son of Wyndham R. Gilmer, member of one of the oldest families to be established in Virginia and Margaret Cecil Gilmer of Pulaski County. He attended the public school of Washington county, Abingdon academy, and Emory and Henry college form which he graduated in 1899 with a degree of bachelor of arts and while there received the Robertson prize for ____. After his graduation he taught school in Russell county for one year, and then entered the University of Virginia where during 1902 and 1903 he took the legal course and was admitted tot eh bar July 1, 1903. Coming at one to Pulaski he entered upon the practice of his profession. He early gave evidence of unusual ability and over the period of years up to his forced retirement in 1936, due to ill health, developed into on of the outstanding citizens and attorneys of the state. A forceful and courageous man with high ideas of conduct he commanded confidence and respect every where and at all times. During this long and active time, Mr. Gilmer was prominent in the Democratic party. He represented the county in the general assembly at the session of 1919. Likewise, he was interest in his church, the Pulaski First Methodist church, of which he was for many years a steward. Mr. Gilmer was and had been for a long time a member of the board of directors of the Pulaski National Bank. On October 6, 1905, Mr. Gilmer married Miss Lila Saul of Salem and to them were born two children: H.C. Gilmer Jr., assistant US District attorney who married Mary Berkeley Cosby of Lynchburg and has three children, Berkeley, Sally Lou, and Betsy Washington; Lila Saul Gilmer, who married John Edward Sadler of Richmond, prominently connected with the Duplex Envelop Co., now a lieutenant for allied military government of occupied territory, and had two children John Edward Jr. and Lila Gilmer.	June 18, 1944
GILMORE	Emory	Clinton		Thursday July 6, 1961 Emory Clinton Gilmore, 53, Roanoke, died yesterday at work at a service station on US 460 east. He was a former American Viscose Co. employee. Th deceased was a brother to John T. Gilmore, Pulaski. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Dessie Station Gilmore; two sons, Robert Emory and Franklin Lee Gilmer, Roanoke; also a brother Hoard S. Gilmore, Lexington; a sister Mrs. Mary Chittum, Roanoke; three grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 2 pm in Belmont Baptist church by the Rev. Gordon L. Keller and the Rev. Robert E. Crawford. Burial will be in Sherwood Cemetery, Roanoke. Additional Notes	July 5, 1961
GLEASON	Agnes	Lilly	RUPE	DRAPER — Agnes Lilly Rupe Gleason, age 88 of 4167 Old Route 100 Road, Draper passed away Thursday, December 30, 2004 at the Pulaski Community Hospital. Born May 29, 1916 in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late Stuart Crockett Rupe & Bessie Wheeling Rupe. Her husband, Henry Thomas Gleason, one son, Robert Gleason and one brother, Samuel Rupe also preceded her in death. Survivors include one daughter, Betty Baker of Draper; four grandchildren, Thomas G. Baker, Jr. of Dublin, Robert D. Baker of Fort Chiswell, Hank Gleason of Wythe County and Vickie Beha of Murraysville, W.Va.; Also surviving are eight great-grandchildren. A Graveside funeral service will be conducted Sunday 2:00 P.M. at the Thornspring United Methodist Church Cemetery ,Pulaski with Rev. Earnest Chinault officiating. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.	Dec. 30, 2004
GLEASON	William			Monday November 29, 1920 The body of William Gleason was brought to Pulaski Sunday from Greensboro, N.C. where he died the latter part of last week. Burial was made this morning in the Mount Olivet graveyard. He leaves a widow and several children. The deceased formerly lived here, having been a plaster by trade, but left several years ago for Greensboro where he had several children living.
GLENDY	Elizabeth		GARDNER	Monday November 8, 1920 (partial transcription) Death of Mrs. Elizabeth Gardner Glendy, wife of C.D. Glendy early Sunday morning. The deceased was a daughter of Col. And Mrs. R.D. Gardner of Newbern, and 44 years of age. Her father was for many years the capable clerk of the county and also served in the Confederate army. She and her brother Lawrence of Roanoke and their cousins Mrs. Joseph C. Wysor and Judge Ro. L. Gardner were reared together, their father having died shortly afterwards the latter two having returned to Newbern from their southern home. Mr. and Mrs. Glendy were married in December 1901, the ceremony having been performed by the Rev. J.B. Ward, who was then pastor of the Dublin Methodist circuit. One son was born, Earl. Part 1 of Obit Part 2 of Obit	November 7, 1920
GLENN	Donald	White		Lt. Col. Ret. Donald White Glenn, 87, died Monday, Mar. 14, 2005. He was born in Pulaski County on July 29, 1917 and was the son of the late James R. Glenn and Elizabeth White Glenn. He was also preceded in death by a brother, James Richard Glenn, Jr. He was a 1939 graduate of Virginia Polytechnic Institute where he was Colonel of the Corps of Cadets in his senior year. He retired from active Army duty in 1962 after 23 years of service. He served in Panama, World War II, Germany, Vietnam and the Pentagon with the Joint Chiefs of Staff. After retiring from the service he was a coordinator of Emergency Services for the State of Virginia. Surviving are: his wife, Helen L. Divers Glenn; son, Donald W. Glenn, Jr.; daughters, Lucy D. Glenn, Jean Glenn; sister, Mrs. Beth Swinburne. A graveside service will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. from Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski with Rev. Ken Pierce officiating. The family will receive friends at the home Wednesday night from 7 until 8:30 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family wishes that memorials be made to the Friends of the Library or the Pulaski Humane Society. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.	Mar. 14, 2005
GLENN	Elizabeth		WHITE	Sunday October 18, 1964 Mrs. Elizabeth White Glenn, 80, of 136 5th St. N.W., died Saturday morning in Pulaski Hospital following a period of declining health. Well-known in the retail and real estate field, she had retired from the operation of a ladies store. She was a life-long member of the First Methodist church and a member of the WSCS. Born in Campbell county, the daughter of the late James Martin White and Lavinia Laughon White, and preceded in death by her husband James Richard Glenn, she is survived by two sons, James Richard Glenn Jr. and Donald W. Glenn; a daughter, Mrs. Fred J. Swinburne, all of Pulaski; a brother J.A. White, Thomasville, Ga.; and nine grandchildren. Services will be held Monday at 2pm from Thomas M. Seagle and Sons Funeral Home with Dr. Frank E. Trotter officiating. Interment will follow in Oakwood cemetery. The body will remain at the funeral home. The family will meet their friends at the residence 136 5th Street, N.W.	October 17, 1964
GNANN	Eleanor		BEAMER	PULASKI — Eleanor Beamer Gnann, 55, of Pulaski died Friday, June 23, 2006 in the New River Valley Medical Center, Radford. She was born in Radford on November 16, 1950 and was the daughter of the late David C. Beamer. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Pulaski She is survived by: mother Lorene Duncan Beamer, Pulaski; son Brian Duncan Gnann, Pulaski; brother and sister-in-law David and Margaret Beamer, Pennsylvania. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. at Stevens Funeral Chapel with Rev. Hugh Kilgore officiating. Burial will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Visiting will be Monday evening at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.	June 23, 2006
GOAD	Barbara	Ann	PHILLIPPI	LAKELAND, FLA. * Barbara Ann Goad, age 71 of Lakeland, Fla., formerly of Hickory Ave., Pulaski passed away Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2004 in Lakeland, Fla. Born July 10, 1932 in Washington, D.C., she was the daughter of the late Ernest Phillippi and Elsie Mae Kincer Phillippi. Her husband, Richard Graham Goad, Sr. in 1988, preceded her in death. Surviving are: her son, Richard Graham Goad, Jr. and wife, Denise R. Goad, Bristol, Tenn.; daughter, Bambi Lynn Reynolds, Lakeland, Fla.; grandchildren, Tami Loraine Wright, Amy Leigh Douglas, Adam and Jordan Goad; four great grandchildren. Graveside funeral services will be conducted Sunday 2 p.m. at Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin with Pastor Jerry Collins officiating. Interment will follow. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to the Pulaski County Animal Shelter, 5576 Utility Lane, Dublin, Va. 24084. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.	Feb.18, 2004
GOAD	Cynthia	Rose	AUSTIN	RADFORD - Cynthia Rose Austin Goad, 30 of Radford, went to be with her Lord on Monday, December 27, 2004. She was a member of Fairlawn Presbyterian Church. Survivors include her husband, Michael C. Goad of Radford; a son, Tyler Darin Goad of Radford; her father and step-mother, Jerry and Betty Austin of Blacksburg; her mother and step-father, Sarah and Garland Campbell of Dublin; a sister, Sherrie Austin of Maui, Hawaii. A memorial service will be held Thursday, December 30, 2004 at 8:00 p.m. at the Fairlawn Presbyterian Church with Rev. Terry Woodard officiating. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until the time of the service on Thursday evening at the church. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Fairlawn Presbyterian Church or to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford.	December 27, 2004
GOAD	Ida		ROSEBERRY	Ida Roseberry Goad, 80, of 938 Craig Street, Pulaski died Wednesday evening, July 23, 2003 in the Wythe County Hospital. She was born in Draper on January 10, 1923 and was the daughter of the late Walter H. Roseberry and Maggie Smith Roseberry. She was also preceded in death by her husband, James C. Goad. She is survived by daughters & son-in-law Brenda Goad, Pulaski, Betty & Jerry Anderson, Goldsboro, NC; sons & daughters-in-law James W. Goad, Radford, John & Vicky Goad, Pulaski, Roger & Juanita Goad, Germany, 8 grandchildren, 5 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-grandchild. Funeral service will be held Sunday at 2:00 p.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel with Rev. Martha Yeomans officiating. Burial will follow in the Memorial Christian Church Cemetery, Draper. Visiting will be Saturday evening from the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family wishes that memorials be made to the American Heart Association, 4504 Starkey Road, S.W., Suite 115, Roanoke, Va. 24014. Arrangments by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.	July 23, 2003
GOAD	James	Franklin		Monday October 23, 1961 James Franklin Goad, 53, died last night in his home on Dora Highway. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Susie Sutphin Goad; four daughters, Mrs. Elizabeth Simpkins, Snowville; Mrs. Mary Stoots, Mrs. Lorene Hughes, and Mrs. Betty Gravely all of Pulaski; three sons, Gilmer Goad, William Franklin Goad, and Marvin Ray Goad, all of Pulaski; two sisters, Mrs. Alice Atkins, Bristol, Va.; and Mrs. Ellie Riley, Morristown, Tenn.; two brothers, John L. Goad and Albert Lee Goad both of Pulaski; one half brother William Goad Sanford, Fla. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 2:30pm from Strickler’s Chapel conducted by the Rev. Edgar O’Dell. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. The body will remain at Strickler’s.	October 22, 1961
GOAD	Janet		GILBERT	Janet B. Gilbert, 63, of 143 Bertha Street, Pulaski died Friday, August 1, 2003 at her home. She was born in Hazel, Va. on Dec. 9, 1939. She was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Goad, Sr. Surviving are: her parents, Earl and Bonetta Gilbert, Radford; children and spouses, Daniel and Penny Goad, Jr., Salem, David Goad, Chicago, Ill., Angie Korner, S. C., Donna Faye Goad, Radford, Thomas Earl Goad, Christiansburg; sister, Faye Sumner, Claytor Lake; brothers, Ralph Gilbert, Pulaski, Freddie Gilbert, Pulaski, Larry Gilbert, Radford; special friends, Robb Rhodes, Pulaski, Brandon, Stephen and Joshua Bakaitis, Pulaski; 13 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel with Rev. Danny McGlothlin officiating. Burial will follow in the Dublin Cemetery, Dublin, Va. Visiting was held Monday evening from the funeral home where the family received friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.	August 1, 2003
GOAD	Mary	Lillie	JARRELLS	Monday December 11, 1961 Mrs. Mary Lillie Goad, 86, died yesterday afternoon at the home of her daughter Mrs. John King, Radford. Other survivors include a daughter, Mrs. William Wright of Allisonia; four sons, Tony Goad of Allisonia, Delmar Goad of Pulaski, Albert Goad of Alexandria, and Elsie Goad of Snowville; two sisters, Mrs. Lucy Lawson and Mrs. Emily Trail both of Pulaski; four brothers, George and Oscar Jarrells of Barren Springs; Thomas Jarrells of Pulaski; Noah Jarrells of Baltimore; a stepson C.W. Goad of Fries; 31 grandchildren and 46 great grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 2:30 pm at the Hiwassee Primitive Baptist Church by Elder Oscar Harris. Interment will follow in the Trail Cemetery. The body will remain at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home in Radford until 12 noon Tuesday.	December 10, 1961
GOAD	Patricia		PHILLIPS	GOAD, Patricia Phillips Nunn, (Patsy), 61, of 211 Bently Hollow Road, Pulaski, Va., died Thursday morning, May 8, 2003, at her home. She was born in Pulaski County on October 27, 1941, and was the daughter of the late Price Phillips and Sally Montgomery Phillips. She was also preceded in death by three children, Junior, Jean Ann and Jason Nunn, and by a brother, Hubert Phillips. Surviving are her husband, Delmer Goad of Pulaski; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Randy Lane of Pulaski; sons and daughters-in-law, Henry and Mary Ann Nunn of Hiwassee, Benny and Debbie Nunn of Dublin, Lewis Ray Nunn of Pulaski; granddaughter and companion, Dawn Taylor and Chad Scott of Pulaski; grandsons, Kevin Taylor of Pulaski, Brandon Taylor of Pulaski; great-grandson, Shane Scott of Pulaski; brothers and sisters-in-law, Dave and Linda Phillips of Hiwassee, Tom and Jeannie Phillips of Snowville; sisters and brother-in-law, Cleo and Derbert Grubb of Snowville, Eddye Phillips of Blacksburg; former husband, William G. Nunn of Hiwassee; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with Rev. Curtis Ratcliffe officiating. Burial will follow in Phillips Cemetery, Snowville. Visiting will be Saturday 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.	May 8, 2003
GOAD	William	Preston		William Preston Goad, age 80, passed away Monday, Sept. 27, 2004, at Wellmont Bristol Regional Medical Center. He was born in Hiwassee, Va., and was the oldest of 12 children. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II. Mr. Goad retired as a sales manager for Kern’s Bakery, where he was employed for 33 years. He was preceded in death by his parents, Tony and Frances Wright Goad; four brothers, Gene Goad, Harold Goad, Charles Frank Goad and Alvin Goad; and a sister, Mary Frances Goad. Survivors include his wife, Elsie Blevins Goad; a daughter, Barbara Jean Vincill and husband Jerry, of Bristol Virginia; two sons, William Preston Goad Jr. and wife Dorothy, of Bristol Virginia, and Dwight David Goad and wife Sharon, of Elizabethton, Tenn.; three sisters, Louise Tolbert of Dublin, Va., Marie Windell of Allisonia, Va., and Iris Chumbly of Bluefield, Va.; three brothers, Robert Goad of Pulaski, Va., Thomas Goad of Pennsylvania, and Elwood Goad of Christiansburg, Va.; six grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren. The funeral service will be private, with the Rev. Scott Price officiating. Pallbearers will be Benjamin Goad, Andrew Goad, Robby Vincill, Greg Vincill, Jerry Vincill and Mike Brown. Graveside military rites will be presented by the Honor Guard with the Tennessee National Guard. There will be no visitation at the funeral home, however, friends may call at the home at any time.	Monday, Sept. 27, 2004
GOADE	Raymond	Monroe		Wednesday August 23, 1961 Raymond Monroe Goade, 61, Keystone W.Va., died suddenly yesterday afternoon at the home of his sister, Mrs. C.H. Owens in Draper. He is survived by his wife Mrs. Maude Reynolds Goade, Keystone; one daughter, Mrs. Dempsy White, Princeton, W.Va.; one brother, Sherman Goade, Draper; two sisters, Mrs. E.E. Hartman, Knoxville, Tenn., and Mrs. C.H. Owens, Draper. The body was removed from the Stevens Funeral Home to the Bennett Funeral Home in North Fork W.Va. last night. Funeral will be held Thursday at 2 pm from the Methodist church in Keystone.
GODBEY	Diadamia	Elizabeth	FARMER	Wednesday November 15, 1961 Mrs. Diadamia Elizabeth Godbey, 88, resident of Dublin Rd., died early today in a Dublin nursing home. Born November 21, 1872 in Pulaski county, she was the daughter of the late James Farmer and Diadamia Smith Farmer. She was preceded in death by her husband Zachary T. Godbey. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Robert L. Moore, Pulaski; two stepdaughter, Mrs. M.T. Smith, Rich Creek, and Mrs. H.C. Holland, Fort Worth, Tex; four grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren. The body will remain at Stevens Funeral Home pending funeral arrangements.
GOFF	Arthur	Gene		Arthur Gene “Sarge” Goff, 63, of 5773 Jones Drive, Dublin, Va., passed away Friday, June 13, 2003. Born April 29, 1940 in Pike County, Ky., he was the son of the late Henderson Goff and Lena Pauley Goff. He was also preceded in death by three sisters and two brothers. He was a member of the Highlands Park Community Church, Dublin. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Mr. Goff was a member of Henry Clay Lodge #280 AF & AM, Dublin. He was a Shriner and member of the Kazim Temple - Roanoke, and also a Scottish rites mason. Mr. Goff was retired from Klopman Mills with 28 years of service. Then he worked for D&S Distribution for five years and most recently worked for the Wackenhut Security Company as a security guard at the Radford Army Ammunition Plant. Surviving are his wife of forty-one years, Sylvia Dalton Goff of Dublin; three sisters, Mary Lovern of Barren Springs, Bonnie Hinkley of Dublin, Loretta Wright of Radford; three brothers, Clancey Goff of Houston, Texas; Earl Goff of Wytheville, and Russell Goff of Wyandotte, Mich. The funeral service will be Sunday evening at 7 p.m. at the Highland Park Community Church, Dublin, with Rev. Michael Blouse officiating. Masonic rites will be conducted by Henry Clay Lodge #280, Dublin. A private family interment will be Monday at the Riggins Family Cemetery, Barrens Springs. The family will receive friends at the church Sunday from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.	June 13, 2003
GOLDENSTEIN	Irnetta	Jean	HYATT	GRAND ISLAND, NEB. – Irnetta Jean Hyatt Goldenstein, age 71 of Grand Island, Neb. and formerly of Pulaski passed away Saturday, Feb. 12, 2005 at St. Francis Skilled Care Hospital. She was preceded in death by her parents James and Ethel Hyatt, her husband in 1996, Willard Goldenstein; one daughter, Vickie Sweet and one grandson, Joshua Weekley and one sister, Ruby Quesenberry and one brother, Guy Hyatt. While living in Pulaski, she attended the Trinity Baptist Church. Surviving are: one son, Will Davis, Stillwater, Okla.; four daughters, Pam Moore, Sumter, S.C., Su Pemberton, Central City, Neb., Dee Ann Weekley, Grand Island, Neb., Kelly Thomas, Grand Island, Neb.; sisters, Lois Stoots, Carrolton, Va., Betty Jones, Pulaski; brother, Tommy Hyatt, Greensboro, N.C. Funeral services were conducted 11 a.m. Wednesday, Feb. 16, 2005 at the Grace Baptist Church, Grand Island, Neb. burial followed at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery at Glenvil, Neb. All Faiths Funeral Home, Grand Island, Neb. handled the arrangements. Locally announced by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski for the family.	Feb. 12, 2005
GOLLADAY	Samuel	D.		SALEM – Samuel D. “Sam” Golladay, 75, of Salem passed away Wednesday, Sept. 7, 2005. He was preceded in death by a son, David; and his parents, Samuel M. and Mary Marshall Golladay, Sam was a graduate of E. C. Glass High School and attended Virginia Tech. During the Korean Conflict, Sam served in the U. S. Navy. He was a past President of the Pulaski Lions Club, past Commander of the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary at Smith Mountain Lake and served as a Deacon, Elder and Chairman of the Board at First Christian Church in Pulaski. In addition to serving in numerous capacities at his church, he also served as a fundraiser for several civic organizations. Surviving are his wife of 49 years, Carol Sutphin Golladay; sons, Richard D. Golladay and wife Kathy of Roanoke, Samuel Mark Golladay, of Newton Grove, N.C., Robert B. Golladay and wife Amy of Cary, N.C., and Peter S. Golladay of Christiansburg; grandchildren, Angela Brooke, Jessica Rose and Michelle Lynn Golladay; sister, Jean Golladay Tucker and husband Ralph of Lynchburg; special longtime co-workers, Richard Hurt and J. R. Jones; numerous cousins, nieces and nephews and other family members. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to the American Diabetes Association, P. O. Box 2680, North Canton, Ohio 44720 or to the Roanoke Rescue Mission, 402 4th Street S.E., Roanoke, Va. 24013. A memorial service will be conducted 1 p.m. Friday, Sept. 9 at Simpson Funeral Home, 5160 Peters Creek Road by the Rev. Bobby Sutphin. The family will receive friends immediately following the memorial service. Arrangements by Simpson Funeral Home & Crematory.	Sept. 7, 2005
GOODALL	Mary	Elizabeth	EADES	PULASKI - Mary Elizabeth Goodall, 82 of Pulaski, VA (Claytor Lake), a former resident of Princeton died Tuesday, November 16, 2004, in Pulaski Community Hospital. Born September 27, 1922 in Princeton she was the daughter of the late Roy Edward and Mary Elizabeth Turner Eades. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Princeton and had been a resident of Claytor Lake since 1988 moving there from Princeton. In addition to her parents, her husband, Dr. Frederick C. Goodall; and one brother, Louis Eades preceded her in death. Survivors include two sons, Frederick Lewis Jackson and wife Mona of Beckley; and John C. Goodall and wife Donna of Claytor Lake; three daughters, Pamela Dunn and husband Dave, and Francine Jones and husband Dallas all of Princeton, and Terrilyn Smith and husband Stuart of Bluefield; fourteen grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two stepsons, Samuel Goodall of Riva, MD and Frederic C. Goodall, III and wife Cindy of Maryland; one stepdaughter, Suzanne Fisher and husband Jerry of Danville, VA; one brother, Roy L. Eades and wife Jane of Athens; and special friends, Vickie and Henry Higginbotham of Pulaski, VA. In keeping with Mrs. Goodall’s wishes, the body has been cremated. A memorial service will be conducted at 8:00 PM, Friday, November 19, 2004 at the George W. Seaver Chapel of Seaver Funeral Home in Princeton with Pastor Roger Lafferty officiating. Friends may call at the funeral home from 6:00 PM until the service hour on Friday. Memorial contributions may be made to the First United Methodist Church, PO Box 304, Princeton, WV 24740 or to the American Heart Assoc., Ohio Valley Affiliate, WV Region, PO Box 12110, Charleston, WV 25302 or to the Pulaski Community Hospital Cancer Center, 2400 Lee Highway, Pulaski, VA 24301.	November 16, 2004
GOODMAN	Ellis	Melvin		DUBLIN — Ellis "Homz" Melvin Goodman, 60 of Dublin, passed away Friday, June 23, 2006 at North Carolina Baptist Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father Charlie Hugh Goodman. He was a Manager of Wilco/Hess service station in Fairlawn. Survivors include his wife of 37 years, Doris Davis Goodman of Dublin; daughter, Sharron Waddell of Fairlawn; son Michael Ellis Goodman of Dublin; mother, Anna Lee Marshall Goodman of Dublin; two brothers and sisters-in-law, James and Edna Goodman of Louisiana; Thomas and Lana Goodman of Dublin; two sisters and brothers-in-law, Helen and Gene Keen of Dublin; Lois and James Prescott of Dublin; three special pets, Kitsy, Jumper, and Tiger. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 27, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. at the Dublin Church of God with Rev. Michael Collins and Rev. Tommy Ramsey officiating. Interment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Victory Junction Gang Camp, 4500 Adams Way, Randleman, NC 27317. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Monday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford. The Goodman family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	June 23, 2006
GOODWIN/GOODWYN	David	McGavock		Friday, August 14, 1923 David McGavock GOODWIN died on August 7th at his summer cottage at Ludington on the shore of Lake Michigan in his 69th year and buried at his late home in Louisville, Ky. Where he had resided for the past twenty years. Mr. GOODWYN had numerous relatives in Pulaski County and was the brother of Mrs. Grace J. McGAVOCK and the father of her nieces, Miss Marjorie and Miss Elizabeth GOODWYN, who had spent several summers with their Aunt here and made many friends in this city. Mr. GOODWYN was in the railroad service all of his life, having begun when 18 years at Houston Texas. He rose rapidly in his chosen field and at the time of his death was Vice President and Traffic Manager of the Louisville & Nashville Railroad with headquarters at Louisville. NOTE: The last name was spelled GOODWIN and GOODWYN within the actual obituary	August 7, 1923
GOODWIN	Janice	Marie	BYRD	PULASKI - Janice Marie Byrd Goodwin, age 60, of 2094 Twin Oaks, Pulaski passed away Monday, July 19, 2004 at the Lewis Gale Hospital in Salem, Va. Born Feb. 6, 1944 in West Virginia she was the daughter of Ethel Magaline Hill Byrd and the late James Garland Byrd. Her brother, Clinton Albert Byrd, also preceded her in death. She was a member of the Dora Highway Baptist Church, Pulaski. Surviving are: her husband, Arthur Melvin Goodwin, Jr., Pulaski; son, Timothy Michael Goodwin, Pulaski; mother Ethel M. Hill Byrd, Pulaski; sisters, Mary E. Ayers, Salem, Judy Byrd Conner, Pulaski, Rita Carol Powell, Dublin, Irene Jones, Stoney Point, N.C., Vicki Lynn McCoy, Statesville, N.C. Graveside Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday 2 p.m. at Highland Memory Gardens with the Rev. Michael H. Travis officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday evening at Bower Funeral Chapel, 1631 Bob White Blvd., Pulaski. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements.	Monday, July 19, 2004
GOODWIN	Joe	Daniel		WADESBORO - Mr. Joe Daniel Goodwin, 60, of Charlotte and formerly of Dublin, Va., died Monday, June 20, 2005 in Sardis Oaks Nursing Home in Charlotte. Mr. Goodwin lost his long and difficult battle with lung cancer. He was born in Scotland County, N.C. February 10, 1945 a son of the late Vernon Benjamin and Anna Allen Goodwin, and was reared in Anson County, N.C. Joe is survived by a son, Joe Hinkley of Dublin; sisters, Ann Allen Ratliff and Barbara Goodwin Dillard both of Charlotte; brother, James V. Goodwin , Albemarle; several nieces and nephews. The funeral service will be 2 p.m. Thursday, June 23, in the Chapel of Leavitt Funeral Home, Interment will follow in Anson Memorial Park. The family will meet friends tonight (Wednesday) from 7-8:30 p.m. at the funeral home. The arrangements are in care of Leavitt Funeral Home in Wadesboro.	June 20, 2005
GORDON	Edward			REIDSVILLE, N.C. * Edward "Eddie" Gordon, 60 of Reidsville, N. C. formally of Pulaski, departed this life into eternal rest on Saturday, Oct. 4, after a lengthy illness. Survivors are his mother, Mrs. Ethel Dillard, one brother Tad Gordon both of Reidsville, N. C., one sister, Carol Bass, Baltimore, Md. Funeral services will be held in Reidsville, N. C. on Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Jerusalem Holiness Church in Reidsville. Johnson and Son Funeral Home are in charge of the arrangements. Announced locally by Penn's Funeral Home	Saturday, Oct. 4,2003
GOSE	Minerva		HOILMAN	Friday December 31, 1920 Relatives here this morning received the sad intelligence of the death of Mrs. Minerva Gose, which occurred last night at the home of her son-in-law Hugh Cassell, at Austinville. The deceased had been sick since Friday last from heart complications but the news of her death came very unexpectedly and was a shock to her relatives. Mrs. Gose was a native of Wythe county, where the greater portion of her life of 74 years was spent. She was a Miss Hoilman previous to her marriage to S.M. Gose who died a number of years ago. She leaves one daughter, Mrs. George Porter of Rural Retreat; also two sisters, Mrs. M.E. Seagle of Pulaski; Mrs. Kate Boyer of Roland, N.C.; three brothers, H.T. Hoilman, Pulaski, D.B. Hoilman, Wytheville, and A.B. Hoilman, of Roanoke. The funeral arrangement had not been announced at a late hour today.	December 30, 1920
GOTT	Andrew			Tuesday August 3, 1920 Andrew Gott, confederate veteran and one of the oldest residents of the county, died last night at 9:30 o’clock at the home of his son W.M. Gott in the Shiloh section. He was taken ill just one week ago today and because of his extreme age, 82, his aliment failed to respond to medical treatment, it being realized from the first his condition was critical. The body will be removed tomorrow, Wednesday, to his old home in the Mountain View section and the funeral service conducted Thursday afternoon at 3 o’clock from the home followed by interment in the family cemetery. Mr. James T. Trolinger, his comrade and friend of many years, will be in charge of the service. Mr. Gott was born in Ireland. He came to this country at the age of nine with his parents. They lived in Baltimore, but later migrated to Pearisburg, Giles county, where the early part of his life was spent. He removed to Pulaski county about 38 years ago where he had since followed his vocation farming being a sturdy thrifty hard working man. He married Miss Martha Miller of this county who died 14 years ago. Of this union ten children were born, four of whom preceded the father to the grave. Surviving are Mrs. C.L. Flynn of Pulaski, William M. Gott of Shiloh; A.C. Gott of near Dublin; Clyde Gott of Radford; Mrs. Myrtle Tabor of Princeton, W.Va.; and J.D. Gott of Jerome Idaho. The later is now enroute home having left yesterday. The family of one deceased brother resided at Pearisburg. The past several years he has been dividing his time among his children in this county. It was just ten days ago he left Mrs. Flynn’s for the home of his son, where he was taken ill within a few days. He was a man of staunch character and enjoyed the esteem of the large circle of friends.	August 2, 1920
GOTT	Andrew	Curren		DUBLIN - Andrew Curren Gott, III, of Alberta, born September 25, 1944 in Dublin, Va., died Friday, June 18, 2004. He is survived by his wife, Diane Fletcher Gott; two daughters, CPO Catherine Gott and husband, Duane Evans, and Belinda Gott Padgett and husband, Ken Padgett; two stepchildren, Jason and Jennifer Ivey; two grandchildren, Sarah Evans and Jade Ivey; two sisters, Sue and Beth Cummings. He graduated from Handley High School, Winchester, Va. and attended Danville Community College. He worked for E.I. Dupont in Waynesboro, Va., the Martinsville Police Dept., State Capitol Police Dept., Phillip Morris, and Wackenhut Security and was an amateur radio operator, call sign "AF4AE." Graveside funeral services will be held at 1 p.m., Sunday, June 20, at new Dublin Presbyterian Church, Dublin, Va. Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Central Virginia. Arrangements by Hamner-McMillian Funeral Home, Blackstone.	Friday, June 18, 2004
GOTZI	Rita	Dell	DISHON	LONG BEACH, Calif. - Rita Dell Dishon Gotzi, age 80 of Long Beach, Calif. and formerly Pulaski County(Snowville) passed away Tuesday, June 6, 2006 in San Juan Capistrano, Calif. Born Nov. 18, 1925 in West Va., she was the daughter of the late Harley French Dishon and Cordie Enna Walker Dishon. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Michael Frank Gotzi, and three brothers, Ray Coulson Dishon, Gail Walker Dishon and Norris Lonnie Dishon. She was retired from California State University of Long Beach with 24 years of service in Admissions. Surviving are: daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Kenneth Olson, Carbondale, Col.; two granddaughters, Kristin Annon, Kaitlyn Olson; grandson, Sander Olson; great grandson, Benjamin Annon; sisters, Ellen Maxine Pritchard, Cumming, Ga., Louise Wood, Dundalk, Md., Sherry Fillman,Westchester, Pa.; brothers, Harley Cramer Dishon, Baltimore, Md., Roger Kent Dishon, Baltimore Md. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday 11 a.m. at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with Rev. Steve Dishon officiating. Interment will follow in the Dishon Cemetery, (Snowville Community), Pulaski County, Va. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.	Tuesday, June 6, 2006
GRAHAM	Ace			Thursday February 9, 1950 Ace Graham, 91, a former resident of Pulaski, died yesterday at his home in Hiawatha, W.Va., after a brief illness. He is survived by three sons: Frank Graham of Logan, W.Va., Raleigh Graham of Dublin, and Otho Graham of Pulaski, and two daughters, Effie and Essie Graham of Maberry, W.Va. Funeral services will be held at 11 am tomorrow but arrangements are no complete. Burial will follow in the family cemetery in this county	February 8, 1950
GRAHAM	Augustus			Friday August 10, 1923 (partial transcription) Augustus Monroe Graham died yesterday afternoon at his home in New River at 4:30, death resulting from complications. He was 67 years old. One son, Frederick, died at the age of five, 27 years ago. Deceased was born on February 8, 1856. On January 11, 1882 he married Miss Eliza Kersey of the county, who survived him and who is prominently connected throughout this section. Mr. Graham is survived by a widow, one sister Mrs. J.W. Crowell of Pulaski; tow daughter, Mrs. F.F Elkins of Fires, and Miss Ruby Graham of the home place; and two sons, Arthur C. Graham of Spartansburg, S.C. and R.A. Graham of Pulaski. Mr. Graham was the son of John and Martha Graham and was born in reared in the county.	August 9, 1923
GRAHAM	Dorothy		TAYLOR	Thursday January 26, 1950 Funeral services for Dorothy Taylor Graham, 39, were held at 2 pm yesterday from the Christ Episcopal church. The Rev. George B. Holmes officiated. Burial follow in Dublin cemetery. Mrs. Graham was a former resident of Pulaski, daughter of the lat B.C. Taylor and Pearl Hawkins Taylor. She died suddenly of a heart condition Monday morning at her home in Washington. She was a graduate of Pulaski high school and Katherine Gibbs school in Boston, and was employed by the government in Washington. She is survived by a daughter, Barbara of Chicago; one brother Ralph Taylor; and an aunt Mrs. W.B. Gordon of Richmond.	January 23, 1950
GRAHAM	Elvin	Eugene		DUBLIN * Elvin Eugene Graham, age 68, of Jordan Street, Dublin passed away Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2003 at the Pulaski Community Hospital. Born Nov. 21, 1935 in Snowville, he was the son of the late Enos Kyle Graham and Nannie Kathleen Thornton Graham. One sister, Clarice M. East and one brother, Andrew G. Graham, also preceded him in death. He retired from the former Pulaski Furniture Corp., Dublin. Surviving are: his three sisters, Cora Alice Eskew, Newbern, Dorothy Marie Graham Mills, Dublin, Annie Wilson, Graysontown; one brother, Lawrence Graham, Radford; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday 2 p.m. at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with Pastor Danny McGlothlin officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.	Dec. 17, 2003
GRAHAM	Iver	Gene	BOYD	HILLSVILLE - Iver Gene Boyd Graham, age 65 of Hillsville, died Sunday morning March 5, 2006 peacefully at her residence after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Iver Gene fought hard and strong and she has now won the reward of healthy eternal life. Born March 17, 1940 in Wythe Co., she was the daughter of the late Iler H. Henley Boyd and Will Albert Boyd. She was a member of the Hillsville Pentecostal Holiness Church, and a former employee of the Steer House in Pulaski. She will be sadly missed but will always be remembered by all those who knew her. Left behind to cherish the loving memories of Iver Gene are her family: Doug and Pat Angle, B.J. and Laura, Lois Surratt, Harold Henley, Bobby and Donna Henley, Marie Trail, Shirley Henley, and Forest Henley, special friends, David and Dianne Barth, and Betty Beaver along with many other cousins. Funeral services will be held Wednesday February 8, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons with the Rev. Thomas M. Crockett officiating. Interment will follow in the Marshall Cemetery in Allisonia. Visiting will be anytime Tuesday after 4:00 p.m. where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Flowers will be appreciated, but for those who wish, they may make memorial contributions to the Twin County Hospice, Galax,Va. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons, Pulaski.	March 5, 2006
GRAHAM	Jesse	Davis		Soutwest Times Newspaper Sunday, October 16, 1938 Jesse Davis Graham, 50 year old Snowville resident employed with Rhinehart and Dennis at the Claytor dam project on New River died Friday night at the Pulaski Hospital, suffering from a fractured skull received when he was struck by a falling board early in the afternoon. A board from a concrete form which was being dismanteled struck Graham. A son Herman Graham, stated that his father was concious for a short while but shortly afterward lapsed into a coma, dying at 10:15 p.m. He was taken by ambulance to the hospital at 4 p.m. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Doshie Graham; two sons, Herman and Victor; three sisters Mrs. Edna Clark, Mrs Mabel Price, and Mrs. Nannie Wheeler of Radford; two brothers, Robert and Hanford of West Virginia; and his parents Mr. and Mrs. Noah Graham of Belspring. Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. today from the home in Snowville with internment following in the Riverview cemetery. Mr. Graham was the third dam fatality since the start of contruction.	October 16, 1938
GRAHAM	Otha			Monday December 7, 1964 Services for Otha Clyde Graham, 73, who died Saturday evenings at his Veterans Hill home were schedule to be held at 1:30 today from Strickler’s Chapel conducted by the Rev. Elmer Shelton. Burial was to follow in the family cemetery near Snowville. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Nettie Goad Graham; three daughters, Mrs. George Kidd and Mrs. Wysor Elkins of Pulaski and Mrs. Ellis Hundley of Camden, N.J.; a son Roy L. Graham of Beckley, W.Va.; a sister Mrs. Effie Treolo of Princeton, W.Va.; a brother Roy Graham of Dublin.	December 5, 1964
GRANTHAM	Josie			Friday October 27, 1972 The funeral for Mrs. Josie Marshall Grantham, 67, of 2509 Maiden Lane, Roanoke, who died Thursday morning in a Roanoke Hospital will be held at 2 pm Saturday from the Thornspring United Methodist church with the Rev. James Wood officiating assisted by the Rev. Archie T. Britt. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The body will remain at Thomas M. Seagle and Sons Funeral Home until one hour before service. The family will receive friends today from 8-9 pm at the funeral home.	October 26, 1972
GRAULEY	Mary	Sue		Sunday March 4, 1934 Mary Sue Grauley, 5-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Grauley, died at the Pulaski hospital Tuesday evening from burns received in November when her clothes caught fire from a stove. The child had been a patient at the hospital since. Funeral services were conducted from the home in Draper’s Valley Thursday. Interment was in Oglesby cemetery.	Feb. 27, 1934
GRAVELY	Joe	Henry		Friday December 3, 1920 Joe Henry H. Gravely died Tuesday evening at his home in Graysontown. Mr. Gravely, who in September celebrated his 80th birthday, had not been well all winter but was only serious ill for a week before his death. He leave a widow and one child by this union Mrs. James Brooks. By a former marriage the following children, Mrs. George Stevens of Salem, W.J. Gravely, Roanoke; Mrs. Mary Jones, New York; and Frank Gravely, Pittsburg. Also two brothers Willis Gravely of Martinsville and Chester Gravely of Salem, and sister Miss Matilida Gravely of Martinsville. Funeral service was conducted Wednesday afternoon by the Rev. Mr. Elllis at the Methodist church.	Nov. 30, 1920
GRAVELY	Joe			Tuesday April 4, 1961 Joe Gravely, nine months old, of Robinson Tract, died Monday afternoon at Pulaski Hospital. Surviving are his parents, Mrs. and Mrs. Albert Gravely; three brothers Roger Allen, David Ray, and Kyle, all of Pulaski; three sisters Thelma, Catherine, Betty Sue, all of Pulaski. Funeral will be Wednesday at 11 am at Strickler’s Chapel. The Rev. Clayton Sweet, pastor of Trinity Baptist church will officiate. Burial will follow in Thornspring cemetery. The body will remain at Strickler’s Funeral Home.	April 3, 1961
GRAVELY	Pearly		MCGLOTHLIN	Tuesday November 13, 1962 Mrs. Pearly Gravely, 54, Austinville, died Monday afternoon in Pulaski hospital. Surviving are her husband Charles Jefferson Gravely; three daughters, Mrs. Anna Bell Waller, Arlington, Mrs. Violet Davis and Mrs. Frances Pauley both of Austinville; eight sons, Howard W. Gravely, Draper; Charles, Max Meadows; Harvey Richmond and Buford Malcolm, Kenneth and Marvin, all of Austinville; Sheril of Arlington; mother Mrs. Sarah McGlothlin, Max Meadows; two sisters Mrs. Daisy Goad, Pulaski; Mrs. Lillie Dickerson, Washington DC; four brothers, Paul McGlothlin and Posey, Mullins, W.Va.; and James and Albert both of Austinville. Funeral will be held Thursday at 2:30 pm from Strickler’s Chapel conducted by the Rev. R.E. Hamilton with burial in Sanders Cemetery, Wythe county. The body will remain at Strickler’s Funeral Home.	November 12, 1962
GRAVLEY	Alfred	Eugene		SALEM — Alfred Eugene Gravley, age 79, of Parrott, died Friday, March 25, 2005 in the VA Hospital in Salem. He was a long time employee of Hines Electric Company. Surviving are his wife Ruth Sifford Gravley, Parrot; two daughters and sons-in law, Joan and Rusty McCoy, Dublin and Mary and Rocky Cullop, Patas Kala, Ohio; four sons, Rickey Gravley and wife Diane of Dublin, Dalvin Gravley, Ken Gravley, and Tony Gravley and his wife Donna of Parrot; one brother, Henry Gravley of Cleveland, Ohio; and three sisters, Hazel Stoots and Mae Cresell of Parrot, and Mildred Palmer of Dublin. Eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, March 29, 2005 at the Parrott Church of God, with Reverend Eddie Dalton and Reverend Maude Cherry officiating. Internment will follow in Sifford Cemetery. VFW Post #776 will conduct military graveside services. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m., Monday, March 28, 2005 at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford.	March 25, 2005
GRAVLEY	Billie	Carolyn	THOMPSON	PULASKI – Billie Carolyn Thompson Gravley, age 59 of 225 Eleventh Street N. W., Pulaski passed away Tuesday, Oct. 12, 2004 at her home. Born Sept. 6, 1945 in Pulaski County she was the daughter of the late Lee Wysor and Elsie Louise Rakes Thompson. She was formerly an employee of Hardee’s (Pulaski) with over 7 years of service. Surviving are: her husband of 40 years, Roger Wayne Gravley, Pulaski; sons, Ronnie Gravley, Pulaski, Donnie Gravley, Pulaski; brother, Lee Thompson, Lindside, W. Va.; sister, Joyce Cregger, Pulaski; nieces, Donna Thompson, Peterstown, W. Va., Joan Blankenship, Salem, Debbie Dickerson, Pulaski, Carol Martin, Pulaski, Karen Mabry, Pulaski; nephews, John Dickerson, Pulaski, Daron Dickerson, Pulaski, Everett Mann, Pulaski, Irvin Mann, W. Va.; sister-in-law, Lois Thompson, Lindside, W. Va.; numerous great nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with the Rev. Jim Argenbright officiating. Interment will follow at the Green Memorial Baptist Church Cemetery (Dugspur). The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday evening at the Bower Funeral Chapel, 1631 Bobwhite Blvd., Pulaski. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements.	Oct. 12, 2004
GRAVLEY	Cecile	Mae		DUBLIN – Cecile Mae Hill Gravley, age 72, of Dublin, died Monday, August 1, 2005 at her home. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward Lee Gravley and a brother Cloyd S. Hill, Jr. Surviving, are a son Edward Dean Gravley, Dublin, a daughter, Katherine Juanita Gravley, Dublin, two grandchildren Theron D. Webb and Shameka D. Webb, a half-brother, Richard Thomas, Pulaski, four half-sisters, Barbara Hutchison, Dublin, Margaret Hill, Pulaski, Mary Jo Jamison, Richmond and Terrie St Claire, Charlotte, N.C. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 4, 2005 at the DeVilbiss Funeral Chapel with Chaplain Tom Rice officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 3 at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford.	August 1, 2005
GRAVLEY	David	Randolph		MAX MEADOWS – David Randolph Gravley, Sr., age 52 of Max Meadows, Va. passed away Monday, Dec. 13, 2004 at his residence. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Estel and Jessie Mentora Chrisley Gravley and he was a heavy equipment operator for Salem Stone Company. Surviving are: his wife, Marsha Gravley; two daughters, Stacy Buchanan, Max Meadows, Trina Gravley, Wytheville; one son, David R. Gravley, Jr., Ivanhoe; two granddaughters; one grandson; five sisters, Myrtle Hughett, Pulaski, Ruby Marshall, Tenny Marshall both of Dahlonga, Ga., Jane Coffer, Chattanooga, Tenn., Mary Cook, Austinville; three brothers, Joe Gravley, Doug Gravley, both of Max Meadows, Allen Gravley, Radford. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 15 at 11 a.m. in the Barnett Funeral Chapel with Glann Lee officiating. Interment will follow in the Draper Valley P.H. Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday or at the residence at any time. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va. is in charge of the arrangements.	Dec. 13, 2004
GRAVLEY	Damon	Draper		HUNTINGTON, IND. – Damon Draper Gravley, 50, Huntington, Ind. died on Saturday, Feb. 4, 2006 at 10:30 p.m. at his residence. Mr. Gravley was born on Nov. 1, 1955 in Radford, Va. to Coagle and Mary Hanks Gravley. His mother, Mary Hanks, survives in Mt. Airy, N. C. Mr. Gravley married Joyce Ackerman Wohlford on July 31, 1991. She survives and lives in Huntington. Mr. Gravley was a Journeyman Electrician, I.B.E.W. Local 342, Winston-Salem, N. C. for 20 years prior to his retirement on Oct. 23, 2003. Surviving are: one son, Michael D. Gravley, Huntington, Ind.; one daughter, Amanda A. McClurg, Huntington, Ind.; two step-sons, Andrew Wohlford, Osceola, Ind. and Martin Wohlford, Ft. Hood, Texas; one step-daughter, Christina Enger, Knox, Ind.; four brothers, C. Van Gravley, Pulaski, Alden D. Gravley, Elkin, N.C., Vincent M. Gravley, Dublin, Jarvis J. Gravley, Pulaski; four sisters, Mrs. Tom (Jane) Hawks, Mt. Airy, N.C., Iva Croats, Mt. Airy, N.C., Mrs. Terry (Sheila) Eversole, Pulaski, Gracie Gravley, Mt. Airy, N.C.; one grandchild and 9 step-grandchildren. Calling will be on Tuesday, Feb. 7, from 3 to 5 p.m. with services at 5 p.m. at the McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, 715 N. Jefferson St., Huntington, Ind. with Dr. Richard Lofgren, presiding. Visitation will also be held Friday, Feb. 10, at Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, where the family will receive friends from 5 until 8 p.m. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Feb. 11, at 11 a.m. from Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski with Rev. Terrie Sternberg officiating. Burial will follow in Thornspring Cemetery, Pulaski County. In lieu of flowers the family wishes that memorials be made to “Feed the Poor” in care of St. Peter Lutheran Church, 605 Polk Street, Huntington, Ind. 46750. Arrangements by McElhaney-Hart Funeral Home, Huntington, Ind. and Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va.	Feb. 4, 2006
GRAVLEY	Devall	F.		MAX MEADOWS - Devall F. "Jack" Gravely, age 77, of Max Meadows, Virginia, the Graham's Forge Community, passed away Friday, July 15, 2005, at his residence. He was born August 10, 1927, in Wythe County, son of the late Buford Foster and Lillie Hanes Gravely. He was retired from Volvo and was a faithful member of Fellowship Baptist Church. Jack was preceded in death by a son, Jackie Foster Gravely, his step-mother, Rosie B. Gravely, a sister, Margaret Terry and two brother, Eldridge and Kenneth Gravely. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Fredda Quesenberry Gravely, a daughter, Sheila Gravley, four grandsons, 3 great-grandchildren, four sisters, 3 brothers and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Monday, July 18, 2005, at Fellowship Baptist Church with Pastor Donald E. Drake officiating. Interment will follow in the Draper Valley Presbyterian Church cemetery. The body will be taken to the Fellowship Baptist Church where the family will receive friends Sunday from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. or any time at the residence. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Virginia is in charge of arrangements.	July 15, 2005
GRAVLEY	George	William		MAX MEADOWS- George William Gravley, age 80 of Max Meadows, VA (the Grahams Forge Community), died at his home Saturday March 12, 2005 after battling cancer for the past two years. He was a U.S. Navy Veteran of WW II, a life member of the lead mines rescue squad with 26 years of service, and a life member of the Max Meadows Fire Dept. He was born on April 1, 1924 in Wythe Co., the son of the late Lewis Field and Matilda Mae Rankins Gravley. He was preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jennifer Paige Gravley, sisters, Willie White, Annie Ingo, brothers, Hosley, Lee, Howard, Lewis, Clinton and John Gravley. He is survived by his wife, Lilly Margaret Gravley; four daughters and sons-in law, Matilda Mae & Mike Quesenberry of Pulaski; Patty & Benny Davis of Max Meadows; Shannon & Robbie Dalton of Max Meadows; Donna Stoots & Fiancé George Janney of Christiansburg; one son and daughter-in-law, Rodger and Sandra Gravley of Max Meadows; fourteen grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held 2:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 15, 2005 at the Barnett Funeral Chapel with Evangelist Steve Board and Pastor James Pentecost officiating. Interment will follow in the Sanders Cemetery with Military Rites being conducted by Wytheville American Legion Post #9. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Barnett Funeral Home. The family suggests that those who prefer, may make memorials to the Lead Mines Rescue Squad. Mr. Gravley will be missed by family and friends. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, VA is in charge of arrangements.	March 12, 2005
GRAVLEY	James	Payton		MAX MEADOWS - James Payton "Jim" Gravley, 85, of Max Meadows, passed away Saturday, May 22, 2004, in Pulaski Community Hospital. He was born Sept. 13, 1918 in Wythe County, son of the late Thomas and Laura Dalton Gravley. He was a member of Pickett's Chapel Church of God and was retired from the New Jersey Zinc Company. He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lucile Quesenberry Gravley, two sisters and six brothers. He is survived by his wife, Audrey Tate Gravley; three daughters, Mae Koger of Max Meadows, Liz Payne of Galax, and Pat Stone of Austinville; four sons, Richard Gravley of Rural Retreat, Roby Gravley of Enace, N.C., Billy Gravley of Woodlawn, and David Gravley of Woodlawn; 21 grandchildren; 17 great grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild. Funeral services will be held Monday, May 24, 2004, at 2 p.m. in the Flatwood Church of God with Rev. Bobby Alley, Rev. Ronnie Stuart and Rev. Billy Dean officiating. Interment will follow in the Foster Falls Cemetery. Mr. Gravley will be taken to the Flatwood Church of God, where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Sunday or at the residence at any time. Reese Funeral Home, Austinville, is in charge of the arrangements.	Saturday, May 22, 2004
GRAVLEY	Laura	Belle	ALLEY	Sunday December 23, 1962 Mrs. Laura Belle Gravley, 54, died Friday afternoon in Pulaski Hospital. She is survived by her husband Lewis Gravley and one son, Rodney A. Gravley both of Pulaski; four sisters, Mrs. Margaret Anderson and Mrs. Carrie Jones both of Pulaski; Mrs. J.W. Wright, Thomasville, N.C.; Mrs. William Hilderbrand, Norfolk; one brother C.P. Alley, Pulaski; and four grandchildren. Funeral is being held today at 2 pm from Strickler’s Chapel conducted by the Rev. T.O. Dennis. Burial will follow in Thornspring cemetery. The body will remain at Strickler’s Funeral Home.	December 21, 1962
GRAVLEY	Roxie		OGLE	DUBLIN - Roxie Ogle Gravley, 85, of Dublin, Va. (formerly of Draper, Va.) passed away early Monday morning, Sept. 25, 2006 in the Highland Manor Nursing Home, Dublin, Va. She was born on Jan. 20, 1921 in Carroll County and was the daughter of the late Lee and Maudie Spencer Ogle. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Preston A. Gravley of 54 years, by one son Ronnie Gravley, by four grandsons, by one great-grandson, by four sisters and by four brothers. Surviving are: sons and spouses, Thomas and Joyce Gravley, Wytheville, David and Mary Gravley, Draper, Leon and Beverly Ann Gravley, Draper, Jerry and Kathy Gravley, Pulaski, Clinton and Becky Gravley, Wytheville, Timothy Gravley, Draper; daughters and spouses, Patricia and Jack Stanwitz, Dublin, Faye and Bobby Davis, Max Meadows, Christine Peak, Hillsville; sister, Sylvia Thompson, Dublin; many grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; several great-great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from the Peak Creek Mission of Prayer with the Rev. Dale Akers officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. 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, Pulaski, Va.	Sept. 25, 2006
GRAVLEY	Ruth		SIFFORD	PARROTT – Ruth Sifford Gravley, age 73 of Parrott, died Saturday, April 30, 2005 in Carilion New River Medical Center. She was preceded in death by her husband Gene Gravley and a daughter Rita Gail Gravley. Surviving are two daughters and sons-in-law, Joan and Rusty McCoy, Dublin, Mary and Rocky Cullop, Pataskala, Ohio, four sons, Ricky Gravley and his wife Diane, Dublin, Tony Gravley and his wife Donna, Parrott, Dalvin Gravley and Ken Gravley, Parrott, one brother Leroy Sifford and his wife Barbara, Fairlawn, three sisters, Molly Nester and her husband Bobby, Parrott, Barbara Foster and Sue Bullion, both of Parrott. Eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren also survive. Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 3, at the Parrott Church of God, with Rev. Eddie Dalton and Rev. Maude Cherry officiating. Interment will follow in Sifford Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m. Monday, May 2 at The DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford.	April 30, 2005
GRAVLEY	Samuel	John		Samuel John “Johnny” Gravley, age 56, of Max Meadows, Va. the Sanders Mines Community, passed away Thursday, July 17, 2003 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was born in Wythe County June 2, 1947, son of the late John E. and Mittie Cregger Gravley. He was retired from the Radford Army Ammunition Plant, a United States Army veteran of Vietnam and was preceded in death by a brother, Cecil “Sonny” Gravley. Surviving are: his wife, Sharon Gravley of the home; twin daughters, Sandy Fisher, Candy Ingo, Max Meadows; six grandchildren; three sisters, Mildred Dunford, Max Meadows, Jo Ann Gravley, Bassett, Til Alderman, Barren Springs; brothers, James L. Gravley, Wytheville, George C. Gravley, Tommy M. Gravley, both of Max Meadows. Funeral services will be held Sunday, July 20 at 2 p.m. in the Barnett Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in the Mt. Pleasant Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home from 6 to 8 p.m. Saturday or at the Residence at any time. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va. is in charge of arrangements.	Thursday, July 17, 2003
GRAY	Carl	Nelson		Carl Nelson Gray, age 67 of 1022 Floyd Lane - Pulaski passed away Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003 at the Pulaski Community Hospital. Born Aug. 18, 1936 in Pulaski County, he was the son of the late Hubert Malcolm Gray and Eathel Meadows Gray Richardson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Ethel Mae Guynn Gray, two brothers, Hubert Russell Gray and James Malcolm Gray, and one sister, Mary Wroten. Surviving are: his daughters, Victoria and husband, Wayne Carner, Lillydale, Eugena Jones, Pulaski; son, Tony Silcott, Roanoke; four grandchildren; brothers, William Edward “Sachimo” Gray, Pulaski, Kelby Gene Gray, Pulaski; sister, Stella Buckner, Pulaski; numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with the Rev. Darrell Gray officiating. Interment will follow at the Shiloh Cemetery, Pulaski. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday evening at the Bower Funeral Chapel, 1631 Bobwhite Blvd. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements.	Wednesday, Nov. 5, 2003
GRAY	Curtis	Allen		PULASKI - Curtis Allen Gray, 25, of Pulaski, Va. died Tuesday, Oct. 17, 2006, in the Pulaski Community Hospital. He was born in Roanoke, Va. on April 27, 1981. Mr. Gray was an employee of Domino’s Pizza. Surviving are: his wife, Catherine Hare Gray, Pulaski; parents, Kelby Gene Gray, Sr. and Brenda Malone Gray, Pulaski; sister, Linda Gray, Westfield, N.C.; brothers, Kelby Gray, Jr., Monroe Gray, Todd Gray, Rocky Gray, all of Pulaski; maternal grandmother, Ellen Kidd, Pulaski; nieces and nephews; special friend, Margaret Dalton, Pulaski; mother-in-law, Mary Costner, Townson, Md. Funeral services will be held Friday, Oct. 20, at 2 p.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with Captain Susan May officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Visiting will be Thursday evening at Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va.	Oct. 17, 2006
GRAY	Grayson	Elgene		Sunday June 2, 1963 Funeral services for Grayson Elgene Gray Jr., 21, will be held Monday at 3:30 pm at the East Main Street Church of God, conducted by the Rev. T.O. Dennis. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens. The body will be removed from Strickler’s Funeral Home to remain at the home until one hour before the service.
GRAY	James	D.		Monday, August 9, 1920 James D. Gray, a life long resident of the county died at his home on the Altoona on Saturday night from pneumonia. He had been sick for some time. He was 74 years of age and had been a farmer. He is survived by his second wife and several children. The body was buried this morning in Ray’s graveyard.
GRAY	John	F.		Friday September 22, 1961 John F. Gray, Arlington, died yesterday at 1 am in a Washington hospital. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Beulah T. Gray; three sisters, Mrs. L.G. Turman, Pulaski; Mrs. Harrison Jennings, and Miss Lula Gray and one brother Henry Gray all of Hillsville. The body will remain at Vaugh-Guynn Funeral Home pending funeral arrangements.
GRAY	Malcolm	Harvey		PULASKI - Malcolm Harvey Gray, Sr., 93, of 4582 Miller Lane, Pulaski, Va. died Wednesday afternoon, Aug. 9, 2006 in the Pulaski Community Hospital. He was born in Wythe Co. on Nov. 3, 1912 and was the son of the late Charles Nicholas Gray and Nora Rachel Blevins Gray. He was also preceded in death by his wife Loraine Coeburn Gray and by children, Norma Jean Aldridge, Mitchell Gray and Albert Dewey Hendrick, brothers Jessie Lee Gray, Edgar Ray Gray, and Edward Dewey Gray and by sisters Minnie Bell Gray and Thelma Kathleen Meake. Mr. Gray was a retired employee of RAAP having 33 years of service. Surviving are: his daughters, Juanita Gail Buck, Rural Retreat, Marion Sue Akers, Dublin; son, Malcolm Gray, Jr., Pulaski; sisters, Ethel Jane Crockett, Rural Retreat, Virginia Elizabeth Lindamood, Cleveland, Ohio; 20 grandchildren; 22 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. from the Stevens Funeral Home Chapel, Pulaski. Burial will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Visiting will be Friday evening at Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va.	Aug. 9, 2006
GRAY	Norma	Jean	KRESS	PULASKI – Norma Jean Gray, 63, of 802 Hickory Avenue, Pulaski, died Saturday evening, Oct. 29, 2005, in the Pulaski Community Hospital. She was born in West Va. on Oct. 21, 1942, and was the daughter of the late Grover Evans and Mabel Kress. She was also preceded in death by a son, Robert Lincoln Gray and by a brother, Bucky Evans. She was a retired employee of Findlay Industries and she was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church, Pulaski. Surviving are: her sons and daughters-in-law, Miller D. Gray, Pulaski, Jeffrey and Donna Gray, Pulaski, Michael and Jennifer Gray, Pulaski; nine grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; extended family, Doris King and Miller Gray, Pulaski, Liz Kanode, Streetsboro, Ohio. Funeral services will be Thursday at 11 a.m. from Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Judy Yonce officiating. Burial will follow in the Hickman Cemetery, Pulaski County. 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.	Oct. 29, 2005
GRAY	Robert	Lincoln		Thursday September 13, 1962 Robert Lincoln Gray, month old infant, died Thursday in Pulaski Hospital. Surviving are his parents Mr. and Mrs. Miller Ervin Gray Jr., one brother Miller D__? Gray; grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. I.M. Gray, Pulaski. Funeral will be held Saturday at 10 am from Strickler’s Chapel conducted by the Rev. D. Buchanan. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. The body will remain at Strickler’s Funeral Home until the hour of the service.
GRAY	William	Bassett		PULASKI – William Bassett Gray, Jr., 81, of Pulaski, Va. died Tuesday, Dec. 27, 2005 in the Veterans Hospital, Salem, Va. He was born in Pulaski County on Dec. 31, 1923 and was the son of the late William Bassett Gray, Sr. and Marylou Daniel Gray. Mr. Gray was a veteran of World War II having served in the United States Air Force. Surviving are: his daughter, Debbie Gray Dodd, Anchorage, Alaska; brother, Danny Gray, Pulaski; grandchildren, Tanner Dodd, Anchorage, Alaska, Hanah Bell, Pulaski. A graveside service was held Saturday, Dec. 31 at 1 p.m. from Ray Cemetery, Pulaski County, with Bobby Osborne officiating. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va.	Dec. 27, 2005
GREEN	Payton			Wednesday December 22, 1920 Dr. Payton GREEN, one of the best known physicians of Wytheville, died suddenly on Saturday night from apoplexy, having been taken ill just a short time before his death.The funeral service was held Tuesday morning at 11 o'clock, the Reverend F. H. Craighill officiating. Dr. GREEN was born in Roanoke County, but had resided in Wytheville for many years, practicing most successfully his profession. Being immensely popular. His wife died about four years ago. One daughter, Mrs. Frank REED, of Ithaca, NY, and one sister, Mrs. F. H. TERRY, survive. He was an active member of St. John's Episcopal church. The deceased was a member of the Wytheville Masonic Lodge, the Wythe Royal Arch Chapter, and Pulaski Lodge No. 1067, B. P. O. Ellos.	December 18, 1920
GREEN	Rita		OWENS	Rita O. Green of Myrtle Beach, S. C. died Friday, April 9, 2004 in S. C. Born April 11, 1916 in Pulaski, Va., she was the daughter of the late James H. and Mary Katherine Talbert Owens. Mrs. Green was a homemaker and was preceded in death by her husband, W. O. Green and a grandson, Kelly Roach. Surviving are her daughter Katherine L. Roach and husband Randolph of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; sister, Pauline Myers of Pulaski; step-daughter, Sarah Jo Singleton of Garden City Beach, S.C.; granddaughters, Teresa Stanley of Shenandoah, Va., Anita Poston of Myrtle Beach, Cynthia Ham of Woodbridge, Va. and Randa Roach of Longs, S.C.; eight great grandchildren and one great, great, grandson. Graveside services will be 2 p.m., Monday at Ocean Woods Cemetery, Myrtle Beach. The family will receive friends from 6 – 8 p.m., Sunday at Goldfinch Funeral Home, Murrells Inlet, S.C. An online guest book is available at www.goldfinchfuneralhome.com.	Friday, April 9, 2004
GREEN	Wanda			Wanda J. Green, 62, loving wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, passed away May 15, 2006. Wanda was the Snack Bar Manager, for over 30 years, at the Palma Sola Golf Club, in Bradenton, and later at the Imperial Lakewoods Golf Club, in Parrish. Wanda loved and enjoyed the Atlanta Braves, shopping, and most of all, her family. She is survived by her devoted husband, of 45 years, Will; daughter, Tami Stovall; brothers, Donald, Colin, Paul, Larry; sisters, Doris Zipperer, Sybil Zipperer, Pat Raines, Mickey Childers, Janice Dix, Judy Whitt; two very special grandchildren and many loving nieces and nephews, and a host of loving friends. Visitation was held Thursday, May 18 at Mansion Memorial Funeral Home from 11:30 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., with Funeral Service following at 1:30 p.m. Pastor Bud Gillett officiated. Graveside service followed at Skyway Memorial Gardens.	May 15, 2006
GREER	Rita		HARDEN	Betty Harden Greer, age 76, of Draper, died Saturday evening April 3, 2004 at her residence, after a courageous fight with cancer. Born May 20, 1927 in Virgil, Kansas, she was the daughter of the late Anna M. O'Hara Harden and Clarence L. Harden. She was a member of the St. Judes Catholic Church in Radford. She graduated from Pittsburg State Teachers College in Pittsburg, KS, and attended Radford University when her husband was transferred from the Sunflower Ordnance Works in 1958. She and her family then settled in Fairlawn. Betty was active in the PTA, serving as secretary, vice-president and president. She produced and directed a number of variety shows to raise money for the Fairlawn Volunteer Fire Dept., and taught school for 20 years at Dublin Elementary School, retiring in 1989. Betty was a firm believer in higher education, and all five of her children graduated from college with two obtaining higher degrees. She was well known locally as an accomplished photographer, with many of her photos appearing in local and national magazines. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, B.L. Harden and R.G. Harden, one sister Katherine Colton and an infant daughter Laura. She is survived by her loving husband of 52 years, Clyde P. Greer, Sr.: five children; Clyde P. Greer, Jr. and his wife Bonnie of Frazier Park, CA, David Greer and his wife Mary Beth of Radford, Eileen G. Simpkins and her husband Shane of Draper, Brian Greer of Myrtle Beach, S.C., and Daniel Greer and his wife Jennifer of Fairlawn: one brother Paul Harden and wife Trudy of Tuscon, AR: one sister, Marie Reynolds of Clearwater, KS. She is also survived by 8 grandchildren: Katie and Becky Simpkins, Joanna, Allison, Molly, Emily, Samuel and Jacob Greer. Also survived by a number of nieces, nephews and her beloved companion “Teddy” the cat. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 4 p.m. at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home with Father Patrick Golden officiating. Interment will follow in Sunrise Burial Park in Fairlawn. Visiting will be anytime Monday after 3:00 p.m. at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, she has requested that donations be made to the Gentle Shepherd Hospice, Inc. 4005 Electric Road, S.W. Roanoke, Va. 24014, or to the Pulaski County Humane Society P.O. Box 1046 Dublin, Va. 24084. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seaglefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home, Pulaski.	April 3, 2004
GREER	Roy	Dean		NEWBERN – Roy Dean Greer, 79, a longtime resident of Newbern, Va. died Tuesday night, May 24, 2005 in the Montgomery Regional Hospital, Blacksburg. Mr. Greer was born in Todd, North Carolina on July 24, 1925 and was the son of the late Russell and Ada Greer. He attended Clevenger College majoring in business. He was an Army veteran having served in Europe during World War II. He later worked for over 30 years with Burlington Industries/Klopman Mills as a supervisor until his retirement in 1982. He was an active member and original elder of the Newbern Community Christian Church. He volunteered in the Newbern Volunteer Fire Department and was a member of the VFW. In retirement, Mr. Greer enjoyed gardening, biking along the New River Trail, square dancing and traveling. He was a loving and dedicated husband to his late wife, Ruby Cornett Greer who died in 1987. Surviving are: his sons, Rickey Greer, Bedford, Steve Greer, Newbern; daughter, Candace Swisher, Herndon; grandchildren, Stephanie and Ashley Greer, Jereme Greer, Carleigh, Jillian and Ryan Swisher; sisters, Bethel Holman, Todd, N.C., Edith Houck, Lenoir, N.C. Funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. from the Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum Chapel with Minister Eddie Callahan officiating. Entombment will follow in the mausoleum. Visiting will be Thursday evening from Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Warm Hearth Nursing Home, 1000 Lytton Lane, Blacksburg, Va. 24061 in memory of Roy Dean Greer. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.	May 24, 2005
GREGORY	Henry	Clayton		PULASKI – Henry Clayton Gregory, 91, of 812 Paca Street, Pulaski, died Tuesday night, Sept. 7, 2004 in the Pulaski Community Hospital. He was born in Wythe County, Virginia on Nov. 8, 1912 and was the son of the late James Stanley Gregory and Mahala Henley Gregory. He was also preceded in death by two brothers, Chester Paul Gregory and Verlon Lecter Gregory. He was a member of the Pulaski Church of Christ and he was a retired employee of the Town of Pulaski. Mr. Gregory was Superintendent of the Water Works (Filtration Plant), having served 26 years. Surviving are: his wife of 70 years, Nellie Gregory, Pulaski; sons and daughters-in-law, Sidney Clayton and Frances Gregory, Christiansburg, Richard Dean and Malinda Gregory, Greensboro; granddaughters, Amanda Serrano, Greensboro, Anna-Marie Gregory, Greensboro; sisters and brother-in-law, Edith Crigger, Dublin, Velma Vaughan, Pulaski, Thelma and Allan Lindsey, Pulaski; brother and sister-in-law, Collin and Louetta Gregory, Salem. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 11 a.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel with Billy Johnson officiating. Entombment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Dublin. Visiting will be Friday evening at Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that memorials be made to the Pulaski Church of Christ, 3712 Newbern Road, Pulaski, Va. 24301 or to the Agape of North Carolina, Inc., 302 College Road, Greensboro, N.C. 27410. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, Va.	Sept. 7, 2004
GREGORY	John	Chester		Tuesday October 10, 1972 John Chester Gregory, 57, of 1109 Macgill St., died unexpectedly Monday morning in Pulaski General Hospital. Born in Carroll County March 17, 1915, he was the son of the late John Wesley Gregory and Lydia Reynolds Gregory. He was a salesman for the Marion Bottling Company, and was an active member of the New River Valley Rescue Squad. He is survived by his widow, Mrs. Hazel Eller Gregory; three sons, James Bruce Gregory, Christiansburg; Steven Wesley Gregory, Roanoke, and Perry Eugene Gregory, Pulaski; one daughter Mrs. Levon Howell, Pulaski; two sisters Mrs. Roscoe Rorrer, Pulaski, and Mrs. Robert Quesenberry, Draper. Also three grandchildren. The funeral will be held at 11 am Thursday from Anderson Memorial Presbyterian church with the pastor, the Rev. Hershey Longnecker officiating. Burial will follow in Memorial Christian Cemetery, Draper Valley. Thomas M. Seagle and Sons Funeral Home is handling the arrangements. Friends may call at the Funeral Home Wednesday after 1:30 pm.	October 9, 1972
GREGORY	Mallie		DALTON	GREGORY, Mallie Dalton, 92, of Route 1, Box 101 (Alum Spring Road), Pulaski died Wednesday, December 23, 1998 in the C. R. Sands Nursing Home, Wytheville. She was born in Pulaski on June 14, 1906 and was the daughter of the late Martin I. Dalton and Minnie Whitt Dalton. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Chester Paul Gregory. Surviving are; son and daughter-in-law, J. Edward and Betty Gregory of Pulaski; four sisters, Burton D. Davis, Hazel D. Covey, Nannie D. Akers and Bessie D. Branscome all of Pulaski; grandchildren and spouses, Timothy E. and Kimberly Gregory of Pulaski and Kathy and Rod Turochy of Waynesboro; great-grandchildren, Sarah Gregory and Demi Gregory both of Pulaski. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from the Stevens Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Gordon Shinn officiating. Entombment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Dublin. Visiting will be Saturday evening from Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m.	Wednesday, December 23, 1998
GREGORY	Nellie			PULASKI – Nellie Chrisley Gregory, 87, of 812 Paca Street, Pulaski died Saturday evening Dec. 31, 2005 in the Pulaski Health and Rehab. Center. She was born in Wythe County on April 4, 1918. She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry Clayton Gregory and was a member of the Pulaski Church of Christ. Surviving are: her sons and daughters-in-law, Sidney Clayton and Frances Gregory, Christiansburg, Richard Dean and Malinda Gregory, Greensboro, N. C.; granddaughters and spouse, Amanda and Uriel Serrano, Greensboro, N.C., Anna-Marie Gregory, Greensboro, N.C.; great-granddaughter, Liliana Serrano, Greensboro, N.C.; sister, Hazel C. Smith, Salem. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 2 p.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel with Billy Johnson officiating. Entombment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Dublin. Visiting will be Monday evening from the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, the family wishes that memorials be made to the Pulaski Church of Christ, 3712 Newbern Road, Pulaski, Va. 24301 or to the Agape of North Carolina, Inc., 302 College Road, Greensboro, N.C. 27410. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.	Dec. 31, 2005
GREGORY	Pearl		AUSTIN	PULASKI — Pearl Austin Gregory, age 85 of Pulaski, died Sunday March 26, 2006 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. Born July 7, 1920 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late Alice Saul Austin & Walter Austin. She was a retired employee of Roses Dept. Store in Pulaski. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Edgar C. Gregory, Sr.: 1 son; Edgar C. Gregory, Jr.: 2 sisters; Lillian Austin & Helen Price. She is survived by 1 daughter, Delphia G. Talbert & her husband Daniel of Pulaski: 1 son; Jim Gregory of Pulaski: 1 brother; Edward Austin of Pulaski. Also survived by 9 grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, & 2 step-great-grandchildren. Graveside funeral services will be held Tuesday March 28, 2006 at 11:00 a.m. in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of donations to the Pulaski Daily Bread. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons, Pulaski.	March 26, 2006
GRESS	Lucy	Anna	EPPELY	Sunday September 17, 1972 Mrs. Lucy Anna Gress, died Friday in a York, Pa., hospital at the age of 91. She is survived by four sons: Earl S. Gress and Paul T. Gress both of Pulaski; Steward Gress and William Gress both of York, Pa. One sister, Mrs. Hattie Garner, York, Pa. One brother Harvey Eppely, York, Pa. Also surviving are eight grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 pm in York, Pa. Sleegar Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.	September 15, 1972
GRIGGS	Sandra		ANDRWS	CHRISTIANSBURG, VA. – Sandra Andrews Aldridge Griggs of Christiansburg died on May 27, 2006 at the too young age of 44. Sandy was a graduate of Pulaski County High School and Radford University. Surviving are: her parents, Gene and Rosa Lee Andrews, Pulaski; husband, Skipper Griggs, Christiansburg; son, Dustin Aldridge, Christiansburg; three step-children, Wil, Reed and Rhea Clare Griggs; sister and brother-in-law, Leslie and Bart Lewis and their children, Kelly and Dillion, Naples, Fla.; many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel with Pastor Jerry Collins officiating. Burial will follow in Thornspring Cemetery, Pulaski County. Visiting will be Tuesday evening from the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.	May 27, 2006
GRIMES	Dulcie	Faye	BARKER	Dulcie Faye Barker Grimes, 82 of Dublin, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents Zion Tomous Sr. and Mary Linet Harlen Barker, two brothers Tom Barker Jr. and R.J. Barker, a sister Gladys Barker Elesa, and her husband Dudley Buford Grimes. Survivors include two sisters, Joy Leonard of Bristol, VA; Edna Leonard of Dayton, OH; two sisters-in-law, Mary Barker of Mt. City, TN; Margaret Barker of Bristol, VA; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held 11:00 A.M. Tuesday, October 31, 2006 at Dublin Baptist Church in Dublin with Rev. Scott Shantzer officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. The family will receive friends from 10:00 A.M. until the time of the service. The Grimes family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford, Virginia.	October 28, 2006
GRIMMETT	Ina	Belle		RADFORD * Ina Belle Grimmett, 67 of Radford, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2003 at Lewis-Gale Hospital in Salem. She was retired from the food service department at Radford University. Survivors include a sister Jerry Cornell of Radford; a brother, Clyde Grimmett of Hinton, WV. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 18, 2003 at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford with Rev. Joe M. Taylor officiating. Entombment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Dublin. The family will receive friends from 1:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral hour. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	December 16, 2003
GROSECLOSE	Ballard	Preston		Friday April 20, 1962 Ballard Preston Groseclose, 62, died this morning at his home 112 Northwood Terrance, Pulaski, following an extended illness. He was a longtime resident of Pulaski having come here with his family from Marion in 1911. Funeral services will be held at First Methodist church Saturday at 3 pm. Dr. Frank E. Trotter and Dr. Frank Settle will conduct the service. The body be at Stevens Funeral Home but will be removed to the church one hour before the service. Interment will be in Oakwood Cemetery. Groseclose was active in the First Methodist church, a trustee board member, and church treasurer for many years. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Jane Dyer Groseclose; two sons William P. Groseclose, Charlotte and Leaksville, N.C.; Alan D. Groseclose, Pulaski; two grandchildren, Martha and Sally Groseclose, Charlotte, N.C.; three brothers, Hubert F. Groseclose, Pulaski; Dr. Eugene S. Groseclose, Lynchburg; Julian K. Groseclose, Richmond. Groseclose was vice president of Tyler Drug Co., Inc., and had been in the drug business for nearly 20 years. Previously he had been associated in the hotel and insurance business. His father, the late J.K. Groseclose, in 1911, purchased Hotel Pulaski which was operated by the family for many years.
GROSECLOSE	Dennis	L.		Monday April 16, 1962 Dennie L. Groseclose died Sunday in his home at Sarver, Pa. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. F.K. Groseclose, Saltville. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Anna Frye Groseclose, Sarver, and two sons, Dennis Groseclose Jr. and James Robert Groseclose, both of Sarver; three sisters, Mrs. P.C. Clark, Dearborn, Mich.; Sgt. Mary Groseclose, Ft. Belvoir; Mrs. Arland Shockley, Pulaski; two brothers, W.J. Groseclose, Milwaukee, Mis.; and F.K. Groseclose, Sanata Margarita, Calif. Funeral arrangement are pending.	April 15, 1962
GROSECLOSE	Laura	Elizabeth	MABE	Wednesday October 21, 1962 Mrs. Laura Elizabeth Groseclose, 88, of 72 Bertha St., died Tuesday afternoon at her home following an extended illness. Born in McDowell County, W.Va., March 1, 1874, the daughter of the late William Larkin Mabe and Eliza Dawson Mabe, she was preceded in death by her husband George Fletcher Groseclose. Survivors include one son, William H. Groseclose, Pulaski; one daughter Mrs. Miller P. Tickle, Roanoke. Also 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 pm from Thomas M. Seagle and Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. R.C. Walker and Rev. A. Lowell Altizer officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. The body will remain at the funeral home.	October 20, 1962
GROSECLOSE	Robert			Friday June 28, 1963 Marion – Robert E. Groseclose, 40, died in a Bethesda, Md. hospital Thursday. He was district superintendent of the state park system and had been the superintendent of Hungry Mother State Park for several years. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. June Blackwell Groseclose; two sons David and Mark Groseclose, Marion; his father, Hugh Groseclose, Marion; two brothers, Fred Groseclose, Cheyenne, Wyo.; and Bill Groseclose, Welsh, W.Va. Funeral arrangements are being made by Seaver Funeral Home, Marion.	June 27, 1963
GROSECLOSE	William	Albert		Friday August 9, 1940 William Albert Groseclose, 61, of Pulaski, Norfolk and Western railroad engineer, died suddenly early today at Roanoke hospital following a heart attack. According to information received here, Mr. Groseclose suffered the attached while piloting his locomotive Wednesday and was taken from the train at Elliston and rushed to Roanoke. He started to work for the railroad as a fireman in 1903 and in May 1912 was promoted to engineer. He had been in continuous railroad service since 1903. Surviving are his widow, Mrs. Mollie Baker Groseclose; four daughter, Alberta Groseclose, Mrs. Ray Lester, and Mrs. Julian Moyers, of Pulaski, and Rena Sue Groseclose of Miami Beach, Fla.; five sisters, Mrs. W.R. Martin of Marion; Mrs. S. Bond of Radford; Mrs. A.C. Mathews of Woodlawn; and Mrs. J.F. Scott of Roderfield, W.Va.; and two brothers, L.E. of Roderfield, W.Va.; and P.J. of Hemphill, W.Va. The body will be brought to his home at 150 Valley street today. Funeral arrangements had not been complete at press time.
GROTH	Brenda	Jean		Brenda Jean Dye Groth, age 60, of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, May 9, 2006 at home. She is survived by three children, Yvette “Pandy” Neyome, Anita Niswender and William Martin; one sister, Melody Smith; two brothers, John Dye, Timothy Dye; eight grandchildren. Preceded in death by her loving husband, Thomas. She was an RN at Foote Hospital for many years and was a traveling nurse. She received an award from the Mayor of Jackson in the 1970’s for saving a life. According to her wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial service was held May 11at the Federation Church of Grass Lake, 519 E. Michigan Ave., Grass Lake at 11 a.m. There was no visitation. Desnoyer Funeral Home handled the arrangements.	May 9, 2006
GRUBB	Betty	Jane		SNOWVILLE— Betty Jane Noble Grubb, 78 of Snowville, passed away Friday, December 10, 2004. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack D. Grubb. Survivors include four children, Gloria DeFelice and Kim Grubb, both of Hiwassee, Mark Grubb of San Diego, CA and Cheryl Grubb, of Fredericksburg. She is also survived by six grandchildren, five great-grandchildren and a niece. Graveside services will be held Saturday, December 11, 2004 at 3 p.m. at the Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin with Rev. Randy Morris officiating. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Saturday prior to the service at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	December 10, 2004
GRUBB	Clyde	Elbert		DUBLIN – Clyde Elbert Grubb, 86, passed away Tuesday, Mar. 14, 2006, at Highland Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dublin. Clyde was born in Pulaski, Va., on Mar. 17, 1919, and was the son of the late Henry A. and Lucy H. Grubb. He was preceded in death by his wife, Stella P. Grubb, four sisters and five brothers. Clyde was a lifelong resident of Pulaski and worked for the Ford Motor Company, Radford Army Ammunition Plant and New River Oil Company. During World War II, he served in the Navy. Clyde was a member of the Randolph Avenue United Methodist Church and a former member of the Rose of Sharon Lodge, Number 4. Surviving are: his daughter, Neferlyn Gray, New York; two sisters, Mrs. Lillian G. Miller, Pulaski and Mrs. Mable G. (Milton) Clark, Dublin; a sister-in-law, Mrs. Mable T. Grubb, Lilburn, Ga.; his caregiver and devoted nephew, Everett L. (Rosemma) Grubb, Sr., Pulaski; many nieces, grand nieces, nephews, grand nephews, relatives, and friends. A funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday, Mar. 19, at Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski with the Rev. Perry G. Slaughter officiating. Interment will be at Pinehurst Cemetery, Pulaski. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the Randolph Avenue United Methodist Church, 1607 Randolph Avenue NW, Pulaski, Va. 24301. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the funeral. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home.	Mar. 14, 2006
GRUBB	Donald	Delaney		WYTHEVILLE — Donald Delaney "Don" Grubb, age 68 of Wytheville, Va., passed away Friday, October 8, 2004 in the Wythe County Community Hospital. He was preceded in death by his father, Sidney Grubb; two sons, David Grubb and infant Donnie Grubb; and a sister, Nancy. Mr. Grubb was a former employee of the Town of Wytheville water department. He is survived by his wife, Dora W. Grubb; his mother, Georgia Grubb; one son, Danny Grubb, all of Wytheville; three stepchildren, Robin, Joey and Shirley. He is also survived by five brothers, Dave Grubb of Sebastian, FL; Floyd "Butch" Grubb of Wytheville; Charles Grubb of Bristol, VA; Kenneth Grubb of Shipman, VA; and Jackie Grubb of Massie Mill, VA. Funeral services will be held Sunday, October 10, 2004 at 8 p.m. in the Barnett Funeral Chapel. A graveside service will be held Monday, October 11, 2004 at 11 a.m. in Rosewood Memorial Gardens in Rural Retreat. The family will receive friends at the Barnett Funeral Home Sunday form 6 p.m. until service time or at the residence at any time. The family suggests that those who prefer may make memorial donations to the family. Barnett Funeral Home, Wytheville, Va., is in charge of arrangements.	October 8, 2004
GRUBB	Dorcas			Sunday August 27, 1961 Mrs. Dorcas L. Gubb, 83, died Friday at her home in Princeton, W.Va. Survivors include two sons of Baltimore, and two daughter of Princeton, two sisters, Tiney Prichett of Princeton and Mrs. M.V. Nixon of Pulaski. Funeral services will be held today at 2 pm at the Church of God in Princeton, W.Va.
GRUBB	Harry	M.		Friday March 11, 1949 The body of Pvt. Harry M. Grubb who was killed in Italy in 1944 was returned to Pulaski last night for burial. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 pm from Vaughan-Guynn Chapel on the Hill with burial to follow in the family cemetery.
GRUBB	Naomi	Eloise	MITCHELL	PULASKI - Naomi Eloise Mitchell Grubb, age 85 of 832 Pepper Street, Pulaski passed away Tuesday, July 27, 2004 at the Pulaski Community Hospital. Born Feb. 26, 1919 in Pulaski she was the daughter of the late Woodson Clay and Ingledove Quesenberry Mitchell. She was an employee at Jefferson Mills, the former Sadler Hosiery Mill, Virginia Maid and the Bag Loading Plant. Surviving are: her husband of 55 years, William Herbert Grubb, Pulaski; daughters, Linda and husband Larry O'Dell, Salem, Barbara Fincher, LaVernia, Texas; grandchildren, Justin Cate, Christopher O'Dell, Julie Sherrill and husband, Keith Sherrill; great grandchild, Ryan Sherrill; sister, Bessie Largen, Pulaski. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with the Rev. Wilfred Overton officiating. Interment will follow at the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday at the Bower Funeral Chapel, 1631 Bobwhite Blvd. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements.	Tuesday, July 27, 2004
GRUBB	Walter			Wednesday December 2, 1964 Walter Lee Grubb, 59, died last night in his home at Snowville. Surviving are five daughters, Mrs. Jean Bugg, Radford; Mrs. Helen Flichcum, Mrs. Geneva Whitlock, and Mrs. Geraldine Simpkins all of Snowville; Mrs. Juanita Hall of Copper Valley; and two sons, Delbert and Bobby Lee.	December 1, 1964
GUARD	Lillian	Elizabeth	ROBBINS	PULASKI – Lillian Elizabeth Robbins Guard, 63, of 16 3rd St. N.W., Apt. 3, Pulaski, died Sunday morning July 3, 2005 in the Wythe County Community Hospital, Wytheville. She was born in Princeton, W. Va. on January 14, 1942, and was the daughter of the late Cecil Robbins. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Frank Edward Guard. Surviving are: her mother, Mary Esther Jones Robbins, Floyd; daughter and son-in-law, Eugenia and James Tabor, Pulaski; one sister; two brothers; several nieces and nephews and other family members. Mrs. Guard will be cremated. There will be a visitation on Thursday evening from 6 until 8 p.m. at the home of the daughter and son-in-law, Eugenia and James Tabor, 16 3rd St., N. W., Apt. 3, Pulaski, Va. In lieu of flowers the family wishes that memorials be made to Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., P. O. Box 32, Pulaski, Va. 24301 to help with funeral obligations. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, Va.	July 3, 2005
GUNN	Otey	Lee		Thursday July 11, 1940 Funeral services for O.L. Gunn, 64, who died at Pulaski hospital on Monday were held from the T.M Seagle and Son funeral home on Tuesday with the Rev. Charles W. Sydnor and Dr. W.W. Arrowood officiating. Burial was in the Rhoades cemetery near Macadam. Mr. Gunn is survived by his wife and six children: Mrs. B.F. Cutlip and Mrs. William Lane of Columbus, Ohio; Mrs. C.C Graham and Mrs. Porter Rhoades of Pulaski; Mrs. Robert Kidd and Sam Gunn of Draper. One sister, Mrs. Gillie Harvey of Roanoke, 15 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren also survive. Pallbearers were C.C. Graham, Dorse Cox, A.E. Shaffer, Robert Kidd, Estel Hurst, and B. Lifley, while flowers bearers were Mrs. A.E. Shaffer, Mrs. Dorse Cox, Juanita Graham, Dora Lee Gunn, and Julia and Fay Kidd. ***WWI draftcards, Otey Lee Gunn born 5/17/1876	July 8, 1940
GUNN	Roland	Davis		GUNN, Roland Davis Sr. ("Pete"), 72, of 317 Locust Avenue, Dublin, died Sunday morning, July 18, 1993, at his home. Born in Pulaski County July 26, 1920, he was the son of the late Robert C. Gunn and Nora Alice Byrd Gunn. He was associated with Coleman Furniture Corporation for 37 years, as vice president of administration. He was a member and former Elder of New Dublin Presbyterian Church, and had taught Sunday school. He was a past member of the Dublin Town Council. He was a veteran of World War II with the U.S. Army. He is survived by his wife, Jean White Gunn; four sons, Roland Davis Gunn Jr., Burk, Robert M. Gunn, Dublin, Ralph W. Gunn, Dublin, Randal B. Gunn, Fredericksburg; four brothers, Curtis Gunn, Richmond, Rhea Gunn, South Boston, Russell Gunn, Mt. Holly, N.C., Richard Gunn, Richmond; two sisters, Emma G. Cauthen, Pulaski, Mrs. Donald (Mabel) McLeod, Dublin; six grandchildren. Graveside funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the New Dublin Presbyterian Cemetery, with Rev. Benton J. Trawick and Rev. J. Kearfott Boyd officiating. Visiting will be anytime Monday after 1 p.m. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home, Pulaski. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the charity of choice.	July 18, 1993
GUNTER	Roy	Early		GALAX * Roy Early Gunter, age 92 formerly of Allisonia, passed away Tuesday evening Dec. 16, 2003 at the Waddell Nursing Home (Galax). Born Feb. 14, 1911 in Allisonia, he was the son of the late David Biddle Gunter and Minnie Anne Dinkins Gunter, three brothers, Lafayette Gunter, Ellis Gunter, Glenn Gunter and three sisters, Macie Allison, Myrtle Cregger and Lillie Cregger, also preceded him in death. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in World War II. Surviving are: his sister, Velma Turner, Pulaski; nieces and nephews, Mildred Turman and family, Dugspur, Va., Martha Quesenberry and family, Hillsville, Carl Allison and family, Pulaski, Harold Allison and family, Allisonia, Walter Gunter and family, Rocky Gap, Va., Jimmy and Peggy Cregger, Hiwassee, Jackie Cregger, Roanoke, Shirley Pirrung, Fla., Douglas Gunter, Hillsville, Donnie Allison and family, Pulaski, Gilmer Allison and family, Hillsville, Dorothy and Charles McGlothlin, Pulaski, Randy Cregger and family, Fla., Buford and Marlene Gunter, Gladesboro, Va. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Friday at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with the Rev. Tony Hodge officiating. Interment will follow at the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin with the V.F.W. Post #1184 conducting full military honors. The family will receive friends from 6 - 8 p.m. Thursday evening at the Bower Funeral Chapel, 1631 Bobwhite Blvd., Pulaski. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements.	Dec. 16, 2003
GUSLER	April	Snow;	Burton	RADFORD - April Snow Burton Gusler, age 24 of Radford and formerly of Giles county passed away Saturday, September 25, 2004. Born June 14, 1980 in Bluefield, West Virginia, she is the daughter of William Bradley Burton and Susan Bonnie Johnson Thomas. She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Alan and Martha “Jodie” Burton; maternal grandparents, Roy James Johnson and Jettie Snow Wright Conley Johnson; two uncles, Woodrow Curtis Conley and Douglas McArthur Conley and three aunts, Helen Juanita Conley, Mary Sue Carroll and Joyce French and special grandfather “Paw-Paw”- Leslie Vance Quesenberry. April was a 1998 graduate of Narrows High School, a big Virginia Tech football fan and a wonderful mother. Surviving are: her husband, Ronald Ray Gusler, Jr. and daughter, Audrey Snow Gusler- whom she loved dearly; Father and Fiancé, William Bradley Burton and Debbie Myers both of Narrows; Special Friend and Father, Ronald Ray Gusler, Sr., and Special Friend and Mother, Loma Quesenberry Gusler; Special Grandmother, “Granny” Helen Quesenberry of Snowville; Mother and Husband, Susan Bonnie Johnson Thomas and Charles “Chucky” Thomas of Rich Creek; Brother, Ian Roy “Bozo” Helmandollar of Lilburn, GA; Brother-in-law, Leslie Daniel Gusler of Dublin; Stepbrother, Terrence Thomas-Bluewell of West Virginia; Niece, Espin Ann Helmandollar of Lilburn, GA; one Nephew, Wesley Roy “Bimbo” Helmandollar of Thomasville; Special Friends, Wayne and Jennifer; and many other Aunts, Uncles, Cousins and Friends. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday 2:00 P.M. at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with Rev. Randy Morris officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. The family will receive Wednesday 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.	September 25, 2004
GUSLER	Maggie			Sunday July 14, 1940 Funeral services for Mrs. Maggie Lewey Gusler, 68, who died at the Pulaski hospital late Friday will be held from the family home on Eleventh street today at 2 o’clock with the Rev. Elton G. Jones of the Methodist church in charge. Burial will be in Oakwood cemetery. Mrs. Gusler is survived by her husband, J.S. Gusler; three daughters, Mrs. G.H. Nicewander of Princeton, W.Va.; Mrs. J.P. Albert of White Gate; and Mrs. J.H. Wheeling of Pulaski; and two sons Clarence and Fred Gusler also of Pulaski. Nine grandchildren also survive.	July 12, 1940
GUYNN	Elsie		BRINKLEY	Elsie Brinkley Guynn of Pulaski died Friday April 21, 2006 at her residence. Born in Wythe Co., Va., she was the daughter of the late Annie Faye Crowder Brinkley and Charlie Franklin Brinkley. She was a retired employee of the Randolph Home for Adults. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son David Webster Guynn, husband Nathaniel David Guynn, brother Charles J. Brinkley, sisters Thelma B. Shaver, Shirley B. Zenski, and Esther B. Slusher. She is survived by: one daughter; Barbara Clayton of New Castle: five Sisters; Nellie B. Anderson of Lakeland, FL, Judy B. Stark of Port Charlotte, FL, Laverne B. Whapples of Satelite Beach, FL, Roxie B. Ingle of Deland, FL, Linda B. Kay of FL: three brothers; Ernest F. Brinkley of Sacramento, CA, James D. Brinkley of Marinna, FL, and Frederick Brinkley of Daytona, FL. Also survived by one grandson, and one great grandson, and one great granddaughter. Graveside funeral services will be held 1:00 p.m. Monday April 24, 2006 at Highland Memory Gardens with the Rev. Johnny Howlett officiating. There will be no visitation. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 554 Roanoke, Virginia 24003-0554. Online condolences may be made to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons, Pulaski.	April 21, 2006
GUYNN	Garland			Tuesday August 20, 1940 (partial transcription) Funeral services for Garland Guynn, 30, were held from the home on Peppers Ferry Road Monday at 11 o’clock by the Rev. Luther Mauney. Burial followed in the Newbern cemetery. The decease is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Guynn and three sisters, Mrs. A.W. Covey of Hiawassee; Katherine and Madeline, at home, in addition to a host of friends and relatives.
GUYNN	James	Garfield		Sunday July 30, 1961 James Garfield Guynn, 79, died Saturday evening at his home on Peppers Ferry Road. Born in Carroll County in 1882, the son of the late Harvey Guynn and Sarah Cochran Guynn, and a retired Norfolk and Western Railway employee, he is survived by his wife Mrs. Tabitha Grubb Guynn, three daughters, Mrs. Alice Covey, Hiwassee; Mrs. C.J. Bryant Sr., Pulaski; Mrs. Ed Morgan, Roanoke; three brothers, Walter and Floyd Guynn both of Wytheville; Mack Guynn, Pulaski; four sisters, Mrs. Blair Jackson, Pulaski; Mrs. Cora Mabry, Wythe county; Mrs. Bessie Butler, Pocahontas; Mrs. Jessie Ogle, Graham Forge; and four grandchildren. The body is at Thomas M. Seagle and Sons Funeral Home pending arrangements.	July 29, 1961
GUYNN	Melody	LaVern		Thursday December 21, 1961 Melody LaVern Guynn, six months, died early this morning at her home, Route 2, Pulaski. Survivors are her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Eugene Guynn; grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. Lester Edwards and Mr. and Mrs. James Guynn all of Route 2 Pulaski. Funeral service will be held Friday at 11 am from the Shiloh Christian Church with burial to follow in the Shiloh cemetery. The body will be removed from Strickler’s Funeral Home Thursday morning to the home of her grandparents Mr. and Mrs. James Guynn to remain until the hour of the service.
GUYNN	ODell		SMITH	PULASKI - ODell Smith Denton Guynn, 80, of Pulaski passed away Thursday, July 21, 2005. She was born on January 26, 1925 in Patrick County, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Melvin and Meacie King Smith. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and home maker. She was also proceeded in death by her husband, Otto Denton, her sister, Geraldine Lawson and by brothers, Marshall, Owen, Edgar, Frank, Clint, Clarence, Lee and Earl Smith. She was a longtime member of Jordan's Chapel United Methodist Church in Pulaski. Surviving are her husband, Harvey Guynn of Pulaski; sons and daughters-in-law, Lawrence and Sandy Denton, Omaha, NE, Gerald "Jerry" and Patti Denton, Amelia, VA; step children and spouses, Jo Ann and Mark Joswick, Plainfield, IN, Terry and Mark Tilley, Pulaski, Michael and Terri Guynn, Killeen, TX, Rick and Lisa Guynn, Kernersville, NC; grandchildren and spouses, Patrick and Kris Denton, Omaha, NE, Daniel and Holly Denton, Omaha, NE, Kristin and Brian Joswick, Brooke and Logan Tilley, Robert and Kandra Guynn and Paul D. Guynn; great-grandchildren, Joshua and Garrett Denton; sisters and brother-in-law, Christine and Jack Peters, Goochland, VA, Lillie Mae Harver, Amelia, VA, Elizabeth Stollins, Amelia, VA; a number of nieces, nephews and other family members. Funeral services will be held on Sunday at 5 p.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel with Rev. John Grimm officiating. Visiting will be Sunday afternoon from the funeral home from 3 p.m. until the service hour. A graveside service and interment will be held on Monday at 11 a.m. from the Virginia Veterans Cemetery, 10300 Pridesville Road, Amelia, VA. in lieu of flowers the family suggests that memorials be made to the Jordan's Chapel Building Fund, 1977 Alum Spring Road, Pulaski, VA 24301. The family will be meeting at the home of Mark and Terry Tilley, 2765 Big valley Drive, Draper, VA. Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski and Hillsman-Hicks Funeral Home, Amelia are serving the Guynn family.	July 21, 2005

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