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Last Name	First Name	Middle Name	Maiden Name	Notes	Date of Death
JACKSON	Amos			Wednesday February 21, 1962 Funeral services were held last Sunday afternoon in the Mercy Seat Baptist Church of Powhatan, W. Va. for Amos Jackson, 81, retried miner of Eckman, W.Va., who died in a Welch hospital Thursday following an extended illness. The Rev. H.E. Price, pastor, officiated, assisted by the Rev. Leonard Lipscomb. Burial followed in Oak Grove Cemetery at Bluewell, W.Va. A native of Wythe County and a former resident of Pulaski, he is survived by two brothers, Theodore Jackson of Keystone, W.Va., and Lewis Jackson of Charlestown, W.Va.; one sister, Mrs. Helen J. White of Kyle, W.Va.; and uncle Van Sheffey of Pulaski; two aunts, Mrs. Mollie S. Taylor and Miss Lucretia Sheffey both of Pulaski. Benett Funeral Home in North Fork, W.Va. was in charge.	February 17, 1962
JACKSON	Isabelle			HATTIESBURG, Mississippi - Isabelle Preston Jackson, age 87, widow of Burnham Phillip Jackson, died Tuesday, May 2, 2006 in Hattiesburg, Mississippi. She is survived by one daughter, Linda Nemia of Venice, Florida; One son, Burnham Jackson, Jr. of Pearisburg, Virginia; One sister, Irene Preston Brown of Marion, Virginia; Four grandchildren, Rebecca Lawlor of Hampton, Virginia, Burnham Jackson, III of Charlotte, North Carolina, Christopher Jackson and Jessica Jackson both of Pearisburg, Virginia; Three great-grandchildren, Claire Lawlor, Hannah Jackson and Rylee Ayres-Jackson; Several nieces and nephews. Graveside Services will be held Monday, May 8, at 11 a.m. at New Dublin Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Dublin, Virginia with Rev. John K. Boyd officiating. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.seaverbrown.com. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory is serving the Jackson Family.	May 2, 2006
JACKSON	Lena			Tuesday June 6, 1961 Mrs. Lena M. Jackson, 86, Abingdon, mother of Mayor C.V. Jackson, Pulaski, died last night of a heart attack in Abingdon Hospital. Surviving are five sons, E.R. Jackson and C.V. Jackson of Pulaski; F.A. Jackson, Sumner, Miss.; W.N. Jackson, Roanoke; Leslie M. Jackson of Portsmouth; two sisters Mrs. Ed. Addison, Meadow View, and Mrs. F.R. Cogswell, Abingdon. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 1 pm from the Baptist Church in Abingdon with the pastor officiating. Burial will follow in the family cemetery in Meadow View.	June 5, 1961
JACKSON	M.	Hastwell		Friday October 15, 1848 Austinsville – Funeral services will be conducted at Bethany Methodist church this afternoon for M. Hastwell Jackson, 77, former member of the Virginia house of delegates from Wythe County. Jackson died yesterday in Pulaski hospital after a long illness.	October 14, 1848
JACKSON	Mabel	Lucille		Mabel Lucille Jackson, age 97 of Pulaski died Easter Sunday April 11, 2004 at Pulaski Community Hospital. Born October 9, 1906 in Glade Spring, she was the daughter of the late Dolly Hale Jackson and John Alfred Jackson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 3 brothers, H. Leo Jackson, George Jackson, and Lawrence Hutton “Hut” Jackson, sisters; Lelia J. Summers, Launia J. Millirons, Lorraine J. Wolfe and Margaret J. Deeds. She was a dedicated educator in Washington, Smyth, and Pulaski Counties. Miss Jackson was born in Glade Spring, Va., where she graduated from high school in 1924. She began teaching school and attending summer classes at what is now Radford University. She received her two year diploma in 1936. In 1943 she joined the Woman’s Army Auxiliary corps (later called the Women’s Army Corps). She served in Dutch New Guinea, the Philippines at the Head Quarters of the Far Eastern Air Force Service Command, and then in early 1946, joined the Civil Service in Tokyo working for the chief Korean Division and later the Signal Corps. She returned to the United States in 1957. She and her sister Emily made a home in Pulaski helping to raise Emily’s son, John. She completed her bachelor’s degree in elementary education at Radford and taught many years at Central Elementary School. Miss Jackson was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was a person of deep, abiding faith, with great interest in politics, tennis, and Duke basketball. She is survived by one sister; Emily J. White of Pulaski. In addition she leaves a close-knit family of nieces and nephews and their off-spring, warm and caring friends in Pulaski and beyond, and her kind neighbors. You are welcome to join the informal family service at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home Tuesday evening at 7:30 p.m. after greeting and visiting with family members beginning at 6:30 p.m. The Rev. David Hazelwood and Dr. John White will officiate. Interment will follow in Middle Fork Cemetery in Chilhowie, Va. on Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. Contributions may be directed to the restoration project for The Friends of the Pulaski Theatre, P.O. Box 230, Pulaski, Virginia 24301 or to a charity in Miss Jackson’s memory. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seaglefuneralhome.com	Sunday April 11, 2004
JACKSON	Melvin	Randolph		RADFORD - Melvin Randolph Jackson, 83, of Radford, formerly of Richmond, passed away Thursday, January 26, 2006. He was a member of First Baptist Church. He was a U. S. Army Air Corp SGT in the 767th Squadron, 461st Bomb Group, 15th Air Force serving in the Italian Campaign during World War II. He was a charter member of the Seaford, Delaware VFW Post #6149 and a member of the American Legion Post #137 in Richmond. He was preceded in death by his parents, Dwight Edward Jackson and Clara Apperson Jackson Orlopp. Survivors include his wife of 52 years, Elyria "Tillie" Jackson, formerly of Richmond; two sons, Dana Jackson of Fairlawn, and Gary Jackson of Blacksburg; four grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday, January 29, 2006 at 2:00 p.m. at the Central Chapel of Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave., Richmond. Interment will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to help further the care of Mrs. Elyria Jackson to The Kroontje Center at Warm Hearth, Benevolent Fund, Attn: Melanie Bland, 1000 Litton Lane, Blacksburg, VA 24060. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Saturday at the Bennett Funeral Home. The Jackson family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	January 26, 2006
JACKSON	Ruby	Estelle	STROUPE	DUBLIN - Ruby Estelle Stroupe Jackson, 86, residing at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Edna and Raymond Whited of Dunkard Road, Dublin, passed away Sunday, Sept. 14, 2003 in the Carilion New River Valley Medical Center, Radford. She was born in Wytheville, on May 1, 1917 and was the daughter of the late Robert Edward Stroupe and Lula Hagee Stroupe. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 70 years, Munsey Peyton Jackson, who passed away August 22, 2003. Also preceding her in death are brothers, Cecil Stroupe, Raymond Stroupe, a sister, Mozelle Miller, all of Wytheville and by a grandson, Micheal Peyton Jackson of Pulaski. Mrs. Jackson retired at the age of 77 from the business she shared with her husband, Munsey Jackson Plumbing and Heating, Pulaski, servicing Pulaski County from 1948 until 1998. She also was owner, with her husband, of Jackson Apartments, Randolph Avenue, Pulaski. She attended First Baptist Church, Randolph Avenue as a member of the Fellowship Class. She was a member of Evergreen Methodist Church, Wytheville. Surviving are: sons and daughters-in-law, Troy and Lois Jackson, Draper, Buddy and Carolyn Jackson, Max Meadows; daughters and sons-in-law, Julie and Dan McNeeley, Wytheville, Edna and Raymond Whited, Dublin; grandchildren, Amanda Loving, Pulaski, Matthew Jackson, Pulaski, Mark Jackson, Las Vegas, Nev., Wendy Jackson, Denver, Colo., SSgt. Tracy Wallace, Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo.; six great-grandchildren; brother, Vance Stroupe, Pulaski; sister, Pauline Crigger, Wytheville; brothers and sisters-in-law, Samuel and Pauline Jackson, Woodlawn, Dallas and Illa Jackson, Wytheville; sisters-in-law, Mrs. Eugene Jackson, Wilmington, N. C., Iris Jackson, Wytheville, Elizabeth Jenkins, Richmond; special family friends, Pat and Don Smith, Dublin, Fred and Edith Roope, Pulaski, Rev. Darlene Marshall, Thornspring United Methodist Church, Pulaski. A graveside service will be held Thursday, Sept. 18 at 2 p.m. from the West End Cemetery, Wytheville, with the Rev. Steve Johnson, Pastor of West End Methodist Church, Wytheville, officiating. The family will receive friends Thursday from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski.	Sunday, Sept. 14, 2003
JACOBS	Virginia	Mae	SMITH	RADFORD - Virginia Mae Smith Jacobs, 86, of Radford, passed away Saturday, Dec. 31, 2005. She was retired from the housekeeping department of Radford Community Hospital. She was born Jan. 7, 1919 in Saltville, the daughter of Fount and Mattie Frye Smith. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Paul Jackson Jacobs, a son, Billy Holmes, and a sister, Vernie Neal. Survivors include two sons, Ralph Holmes of Radford, and Jessie Holmes of Riner; two daughters, Shirley Kennedy of Knoxville, Tenn., and Shelby Pruitt of Sugar Grove; a brother, Raymond Smith of Manassas; a sister, Doreen Tweety of Charlotte, N. C.; 25 grandchildren; and a multitude of great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Tuesday at the Fairlawn Church of God in Radford. Mrs. Jacobs will then be taken to Henderson Funeral Home in Saltville where the family will receive friends from 12 noon until the time of the service at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 4 with Rev. Eddie Dalton officiating. Interment will follow in the Elizabeth Cemetery in Saltville. In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to the charity of your choice. The Jacobs family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	Dec. 31, 2005
JAMES	Estelle		MCDANIEL	Estelle McDaniel James, 81 of Radford, passed away Tuesday, November 11, 2003 at the New River Valley Medical Center. She was a member of the Radford Worship Center and a retired housekeeper with Radford University. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie Kenneth James. Survivors include two sisters, Lois Hamlin of Roanoke and Evelyn Young of Radford; and a brother, Sam McDaniel of Radford. Funeral services will be held Thursday, November 13, 2003 at 11 a.m. at the Radford Worship Center. Interment will follow in the West View Cemetery in Radford. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	Tuesday, November 11, 2003
JAMES	Rosa			Tuesday April 3, 1923 Rosa James, a well known colored woman, was found dead in bed Sunday morning, death being attributed to natural causes. A sister who slept with her, had noted that she got up early in the morning and presumably gave attention to bread which she hah set for bafing after which she return to bed. The sister later upon getting up noticed that sis not move and shook her to find her body limp and lifeless. The deceased was about 50 years old and served in a domestic capacity in a number of homes. Burial has been deferred in an effort to locate an absent son.	April 1, 1923
JAQUES	James	M.		Tuesday November 6, 1923 Word has been received that James M. Jacques of New York who had been a guest at the Maple Shade Inn for the past several seasons, succumbs to sudden death at his home on Wednesday October 31. He had been in practically good health all his life, when taken ill death meets him in about five minutes. He is survived by his mother and brother, Livingston Jacques of Datona, Fla. Mr. Jacques had many intimate friends and appeared to be a man willing to make friend at all times. He having made visits to Florida, Georgia, and other places seemed to prefer Pulaski about all – and at time boosted this part of the country very highly. Interment was made in Druid Ridge Cemetery, Baltimore where a great many of his friend were present.	October 31, 1923
JANEY	Richard	Columbus		SHEBOYGAN, WIS. – Richard Columbus Janey, of Sheboygan, Wis. passed away Monday, Sept. 6 in a local nursing home. Mr. Janey was born in 1923. He was preceded in death by a son, Richard Arnold Janey and a grandson, Horace Duane Seagle, J r. Surviving are: two daughters and sons-in-law, Edith S. Taylor and husband Jerry W. Taylor, Pulaski, Florence Crouch and husband Lewis, Bluefield, Va.; grandson and wife, S. Wayne Seagle and Adriana Seagle of Pulaski. Funeral service will be held in Sheboygan, Wis. Friday, Sept. 10 at 1:30 p.m.	Sept. 6, 2004
JAQUIN	James	Nestor		RADFORD - James Nestor Jaquin, 56 of Radford, passed away Saturday, August 14, 2004. He was a U. S. Army MP during the Vietnam War and was Director of Human Resources at Alliant Tech. Survivors include his wife, Amy Mara Blough, of Radford; a daughter, Alexis Jaquin of Colorado; his mother, Anne Harris Jaquin of Pennsylvania; and two sisters, Gail Collis of New Jersey and Ann Banks of Pennsylvania. Memorial services will be held Saturday, August 21, 2004 at 2:00 p.m. at the Christ Episcopal Church in Pulaski with Rev. Vickie Houck officiating. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorials be made to either the Christ Episcopal Church, P. O. Box 975, Pulaski, VA 24301 or the Gentle Shepherd Hospice, P. O. Box 3754, Radford, VA 24141. The family will receive friends after the service in the parish hall of the church. Arrangements are being made by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford.	August 14, 2004
JARLIE	Edwin			Tuesday May 22, 1928 Edwin Jarlie, aged 20, died this morning at 5:15 o’clock at the local hospital following an illness from typhoid fever. He was brought to the institution about two weeks ago from Austinville and had been getting along nicely when his condition took a turn for the worse. The body will be shipped tomorrow on No. 12 to Eau Clarie, Wis., the home of the family where interment will be made. A brother, N.O. Jarlie also employed at Austinville, came to Pulaski today on receipt of a message and made arrangements for the removal of the body. The deceased was a son of O.T. and Sarah Jarlie and was born at Caryville, Wis. His father was a native of Norway. The deceased went to Austinville about a year ago and had a job as diamond drill helper with the E.J. Longyear Exploration Co., which is operating about Austinville.
JARRELL	Henry			Sunday September 8, 1940 An investigation as to the cause of Henry Jarrell’s death Saturday has been started by Pulaski county authorities, Sheriff C.E. Bones reveled today. Jarrells, 71, was reported to have drowned in New River near Belspring while fishing with three companions. Henry Jarrell, 70-year old farmer, drowned in New River at Belspring Saturday afternoon when a boat in which he and two companions were riding overturned in eight feet of water. William Likens, who saw the accident from the river swam out and rescued Jack Pennell and Foster Sutherland, farmers of the vicinity, but was unable to reach Jarrells in time to save him. Likens late dived and found the body. The Radford life saving crew work over Likens with an inhalator but could not revive him. Jarrell’s wife and small son who were at their home, near the scene of the accident witnessed the drowning. Jarrell was said by his companion to have accidentally overturned the boat while in the act of bailing out water from the bottom of the small craft.	September 7, 1940
JARRELLS	Matthew	Dennis		Thursday July 5, 1920 Mathew Dennis Jarrell, 63, died early today at his home in Hiwassee. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Ethel Chrisley Jarrell; seven daughters, Mrs. Bey White, Chicago; Mrs. Bill Alley, Alyia, Ohio; Mrs. Henry Bushong, Springfield, Mass.; Mrs. Willow Austin, Mrs. George Collins, Mrs. Oscar Dalton Jr., and Miss Brenda Jarrell all of Hiwassee; six sons, Albert Jarrell, Mathew Jarrell, and Danny Jarrell all of Hiwassee; Leonard Jarrell of Pulaski; and Kanawha Jarrell and Steve Jarrell both of Chicago; one sister Mrs. Ed Wimer, Hot Springs; and two brothers Preston Jarrell, Hiwassee, and Dan Jarrell, Culpeper. The body will remain at Strickler’s Funeral Home pending funeral arrangements. *Note: This date should actually read September 27, 1961
JARRELLS	Minnie	Ada	MCGLOTHLIN	HIWASSEE - Minnie Ada McGlothlin Jarrells, age 85 of Little Irish Road, Hiwassee, Virginia passed away Thursday, March 17, 2005 at the Pulaski Community Hospital. Born September 29, 1919 in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late William Jay McGlothlin and Minnie Ann Sutherland McGlothlin. Her husband, Albert Early Jarrells; great grandson, Trevor Jarrells; four brothers, Bates McGlothlin, Robert McGlothlin, Harold McGlothlin and Kelly McGlothlin; and two sisters, Dorcus Jarrells, and Elizabeth Wyrick preceded her in death. She was a long time member of the Hiwassee Church of the Brethren. Surviving are: her four daughters and sons-in-law, Barbara and Edgar M. “Butch” Turman, Allisonia, Evelyn and Lee Roy Marshall, Allisonia, Joan and Roger Fowler, Dublin, Rhonda and Richard R. Surface, Newbern; son and daughter-in-law, Donald Ray and Peggy Jarrells, Pulaski; twelve grandchildren, Brent, Alan, Jeff, Jon and Jason Jarrells, Keith, Brian, and Misty Turman, Karen Marshall Goad, Angelia Fowler Wyatt, Ben and Jarrett Surface; nineteen great grandchildren, Chessie and Casey Jarrells, Meagan and Austin Jarrells, Vincent, Rachael, and Joe Jarrells, Ian and Riley Jarrells, Brandy Turman, Cody, Haley and Briana Turman, Christian Turman and Noel Jones, Steven Cronk and Michael Goad, Madison and Morgan Wyatt; three step great grandchildren, Candy and Rusty Cook, and Taylor Wyatt; sisters, Pearlie Andrews, Cape Coral, Fla., Margaret Jarrells, Pulaski; sister-in-law, Betty McGlothlin, Pulaski. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday 2:00 P.M. at Hiwassee Church of the Brethren, Hiwassee with Rev. David Shumate, Rev. Edith Griffith and Rev. Granville Bishop officiating. Interment will follow at Trail Family Cemetery, Hiwassee. Visitation will be Saturday evening where the family friends from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. The family will be meeting at the home of her daughter and son-in-law, Barbara and Butch Turman, 1556 Allisonia Rd, Allisonia. In lieu of flowers, memorials in her memory may be given to the Hiwassee Church of the Brethren Building Fund or to the St. Edwards Catholic Church, Pulaski. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements.	March 17, 2005
JEFFERSON	George	Duvall		George Duvall Jefferson, 81, of Pulaski, passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2004 in Pulaski Community Hospital. Mr. Jefferson was born on August 5, 1922 in Bentonville, Ak. His father, Walter Jefferson; mother, Theresa Smith Jefferson Yingling and stepfather, Sterling Yingling, as well as his sister Billie Andrews preceded Mr. Jefferson in death. Mr. Jefferson attended the University of Arkansas as well as the University of Baltimore, Md. and was a veteran of World War II. Mr. Jefferson is survived by his wife of thirty-four years, Glenna Myers Jefferson, Pulaski, Va., daughters and sons-in-law, Ann and Wayne Marshall, Hanover, Va., and Pamela and Malcolm Barbour, Richmond, Va., four grandchildren and four great grandchildren, sister-in-law, Hilda Myers Vaughn of Pulaski; sister and brother-in-law, Pearl and Bernie Rogers, Cocoa Beach, Fl., sister, Katherine Mull and nephew, Leonard Mull, Canyon Lake, Tx., brother and sister-in-law, Stuart and Patsy Myers, Omaha, NE., as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Mr. Jefferson was a retired Assistant Director of the Social Security Administration. He was a 32-Degree Mason, member of the Scottish Rite, and Deacon Emeritus of the Laurel Park Presbyterian Church, Richmond, Va. George was an active member of the Newbern Christian Church as well as the Pulaski Senior Citizens Center. Funeral services will be 11 a.m. Thursday, April 22 from Thomas M. Seagle and Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. Randy Winn officiating with burial to follow in the Town of Dublin Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. on Wednesday, April 21, at the Thomas M. Seagle Funeral Home. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.seaglefuneralhome.com	April 20, 2004
JENKINS	Andrew			Tuesday February 6, 1923 Andrew Jenkins, colored, who moved to Pulaski from Fries some time ago, died Friday from pneumonia, aged 36 years. The body was buried Saturday in the Needmore cemetery. The deceased leaves a widow and one child, and was an employee at the Pulaski Iron Co. finance.	February 2, 1923
JENKINS	Eliza	Jane		Saturday January 8, 1921 Eliza Jane Jenkins, colored wife of Howard Jenkins, died Friday afternoon at her home at Needmore, following an extended illness from complication, aged 54 years. The funeral service will be held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the church in Needmore and burial will be in the family burying ground near Needmore. Her husband and several children survive.	January 6, 1921
JENKINS	Mary	Anne		Thursday August 19, 1920 Mrs. Mary Anne Jenkins, wife of W.L. Jenkins died Wednesday evening at 7:30 o’clock at the family home in the Mount Olivet section. Death was due to cancer of the stomach. She is survived by her husband and several children and was 53 years of age. Burial will be in the Mount Olivet graveyard.	August 18, 1920
JENKINS	Otha			Wednesday May 1, 1968 Police Probing Fatal Explosion that killed Otha Jenkins Thursday May 2, 1968 Funeral services for Otha Wayne Jenkins, 28, of Dublin were held today at 4:30 at the Mt. Olivet Methodist church. Conducting the service were the Rev. Charles Byrd, the Rev. J. Thomas Redding, and the Rev. Clifton Anderson. Burial was in the Hufford Cemetery. Jenkins is survived by his widow, Mrs. Nancy McCraw Jenkins; his parents Mr. and Mrs. Otha Ray Jenkins of Pulaski; a son Stephen Wayne Jenkins; a sister Mrs. Kenneth Jones of Pulaski; and a brother Michael Zane Jenkins of Pulaski.	May 1, 1968
JENKINS	Roger	Lee		BELSPRING – Roger Lee Jenkins, Sr. born Sept. 27, 1949 died suddenly of a massive heart attack on April 11, 2006 at 1:01 p.m. He leaves behind his beloved wife Sandy of 36 years. Daughters: Ginger (John) Wheeler of Riner, Va., Teresa (Edwin) Kirby of High Point, N.C. Sons: Roger Jr. of Richmond, Va. and Brice of the home. Grandchildren: JaMar, Alexis and Marcus Kirby of High Point, N.C. Rogers two loves were his family and working on cars. He was a mechanic most of his life. He was also proud to be a Veteran of the United States Marine Corp. As he wished his body was donated for scientific study and research. A memorial will be held on April 23, 1 p.m. at the home, 6842 Depot Road, Belsprings, Va. located behind the Belspring Baptist Church.	April 11, 2006
JENNINGS	Delma		GOAD	Tuesday January 28, 1986 Delma Goad JENNINGS, 80, of Pulaski, died Sunday morning in a Virginia Beach General Hospital. Born Sept. 3, 1905 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late Garland GOAD and Valerie GOAD GOAD. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Havey JENNINGS. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, Pulaski. surviving are two daughters, Betty Jo CURRAN, Virginia Beach, and Mary Ann CRAFTON, Johnstown, - Pa.; one sister, Mrs. Virginia SINER Radford, and three grandchildren. The funeral will be 11 a.m. ''Wednesday at First Presbyterian Church, Pulaski, with the Rev. Richard Bethune officiating. Burial Will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. An Order of the Eastern Star service will be Tuesday at 8:30 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski. The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday at Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski. Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, is in charge of arrangements	January 26, 1986
JENNINGS	Carl	Harvey		Friday February 13, 1978 PULASKI - Carl Harvey JENNINGS, age 83, died Sunday in a Pulaski hospital. He was a retired rural mail carrier and a member of the First Presbyterian Church. He was a 50-year masonic veteran and a 50-year Elk and a member of the American Legion. He is survived by his wife, Delma GOAD JENNINGS: two daughters, Mrs. Joseph P CURRAN, Virginia Beach Mrs. Don R. Crafton, Orchard Park, NY ; one sister Mrs. Blanche STEWART, Huntington, West Va., one brother, Guy P JENNINGS, Covington; three grandchildren, Beth CURRAN, Linda K. CRAFTON, Don R. CRAFTON, Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 am from Stevens Funeral Chapel with David Sutton officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. A Masonic Memorial Service will be held at 8:00 Monday evening at Stevens.	February 8, 1978
JENNINGS	Creed	Harrison		Creed Harrison Jennings, 85, of Wheatland Hills Retirement Center in Radford, died Friday, December 26, 2003 at New River Valley Medical Center. Born September 7, 1918 in Pulaski County, he was the son of the late Currell Peter Jennings and Dosca Newman Jennings. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army having served in W.W.II., and was a retired welder with the Iron Workers Union #697. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by brothers and sisters, Ruth Cruff, Zelma Southern, Lula Morris, Stella Jennings and Troy Jennings. He is survived by his son, Larry Creed Jennings of Mechanicsville, Va.; a brother, Clinton Jennings of Dublin; one sister; Ersie Morris of Newbern; and one grandson, Jason Michael Jennings of Mechanicsville, Va. Graveside funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Monday in the Newbern Cemetery with the Rev. Clyde George officiating. The V.F.W. Post 1184 will conduct military graveside rites. Visiting will be held Sunday from 3 until 5 p.m. at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons. Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home, Pulaski.	December 26, 2003
JENNINGS	Currell	Peter		Sunday April 28, 1961 Currell Peter Jennings, 75, a prominent Newbern farmer died Saturday morning. Services Monday at 1:30 pm from Strickler’s Chapel will be conducted by the Rev. Emory Riggs and the Rev. Clinton Thompson. Burial will be at Newbern Saturday morning. Jennings, the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Fielden and Orletta Shockley Jennings, is survived by his wife Mrs. Dosca Newman Jennings; four daughters, Mrs. Hugh Morris, Dublin, Mrs. E.J. Southern, Pulaski, Mrs. Lula Morris, Newbern, and Mrs. ____ Cruff, Pulaski; three sons, Troy Jennings, Pulaski, C___ H. Jennings, Pulaski, and Clinton G. Jennings. He is also survived by 22 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Harrison Huff, Dugspur and Mrs. Echol Taylor, Galax; and two brothers, Elden Jennings, ___, W.Va.; and Harmon Jennings, Hillsville. The body will remain at Strickler’s until service.	April 27, 1961
JENNINGS	Elizabeth		MARTIN	Thursday May 11, 1961 Mrs. Elizabeth Martin Jennings, 86, formerly of Hillsville, died in a Wytheville Hospital Wednesday morning. She was the mother of James Lee Jennings, Pulaski. Other survivors are five daughters, Mrs. Roscoe Chitwood, Mrs., Forest Wilkerson, both of Hillsville; Miss Doska Jennings, Johnson City; Miss Stacy Jennings, Miami, Fla.; Mrs. C.A. Assaid, Marion; four sons besides James Jennings; Ed Jennings, Max Meadows; Joseph Jennings, Marvin Jennings, both Hillsville; Charles T. Jennings, Kingsport; one sister Mrs. Ruth Cook, Meadow of Dan; 10 grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.	May 10, 1961
JENNINGS	John	Madison		Monday June 19, 1944 John Madison Jennings Jr., 17 month old son of Mr. and Mrs. J.M. Jennings, of Pulaski, died at 2:30 pm yesterday at the Pulaski hospital from effects of drinking kerosene which he accidentally got hold of in his home. Funeral services will be conducted tomorrow afternoon at 2:30 from Anderson’s chapel by the Rev. D.A. Warner. Burial will be in Dora Cemetery. Survivors include the parents, grandparents, Mr. and Mrs. James Warf of Pulaski, and a number of close relatives. The father is in service overseas.	June 18, 1944
JENNINGS	Lena	Odessa	COULSON	Lena Odessa Coulson Jennings, age 88 of 729 Maple Street, Dublin passed away Saturday, February 18, 2006 at New River Valley Medical Center. She was born April 16, 1917 in Carroll County, Virginia and was the daughter of the late Samuel Jacob Coulson and Maggie Lucy Lawson Coulson. She is survived by her husband of 70 years, Olas Jennings of Dublin; three daughters and sons-in-law, Juanita and David Price of Dublin, Rita and Charles McKinster of Snowville, and Marilyn and Roger Lovern of Richmond; son and daughter-in-law, Howard and Linda Jennings of Forrest, VA, two brothers, Homer Coulson of Woodlawn, Andrew Coulson of Woodlawn; nine grandchildren, eighteen great grandchildren, and two great great granddaughters. Funeral services will be conducted Monday at 2 p.m. at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with Pastor Susan Cyre officiating. Entombment will following in Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Dublin, Virginia. Memorials in her memory may be sent to the Dublin Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 2027, Dublin, Virginia 24084. The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.	February 18, 2006
JENNINGS	Sam	Henry		Friday January 19, 1962 Sam Henry Jennings, 52/62(?), died Thursday night at his home in Allisonia. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Annie Nichols Jennings; four sons, Ernest Jennings, Hillsville; Vergill Jennings, Marion; Burley Jennings, Dansville; Henry Jennings, Allisonia; five daughters, Mrs. Evie A. O’Neal, Christiansburg; Mrs. Laura Travis, Danville; Mrs. Leece Alexander, Max Meadows; Mrs. Betty Odham, Dansville; three brothers, Perry Jennings, Washington DC; Deck Jennings, Jenkinsjones, W.Va.; and Dennie Jennings, Dugspur. The body will remain at Strickler’s Funeral Home pending funeral arrangements.	January 18, 1962
JENNINGS	Troy	Luther		Troy Luther Jennings, age 87 of 4306 Jennings Road, Pulaski, died Saturday evening November 8, 2003 in the Radford Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born April 2, 1916 in Carroll Co., he was the son of the late Dosca Newman Jennings and Currell Peter Jennings. He was a retired Iron worker, a member of the Ironworkers Union #697, and was a longtime member of Dora Highway Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his wife; Willie Hollingsworth Jennings: 4 sisters Ruth Cruff, Zelma Southern, Lula Morris, and Stella Jennings. He is survived by 1 daughter; Wanda J. Morehead and her husband James, Sr. of Pulaski Co.: 1 son; Dallas Glenwood Jennings and his wife Margarethe of Pulaski Co.: 2 brothers; Clinton G. Jennings of Dublin, Creed H. Jennings of Radford: 1 sister; Ersie J. Morris of Newbern: 3 grandchildren; Gary Jennings and his wife Pam of Mansfield, Ohio, James Morehead and his wife Sherri of Radford, and Heidi-Marie Frances Jennings of Pulaski; great grandson, Brian Christopher Long Morehead. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. L.J. Rippy officiating. Interment will follow in Newbern Cemetery. Visiting will be Monday anytime after 2:00 p.m. at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Flowers will be accepted, but for those who wish to make memorial contributions in memory of Mr. and Mrs. Troy L. Jennings, they may do so to the American Cancer Society P.O. Box 554 Roanoke, Va. 24003-0554. Online condolences may be sent to the family at seaglefuneralhome@psknet.com Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home, Pulaski.	November 8, 2003
JENNINGS	William	Moreland		Monday April 17, 1961 William Moreland Jennings, 57, of Maple Street, Dublin, early Sunday morning in the Radford Community Hospital. Borne in Wolfe, West Virginia, March 4, 1904, Jennings was the son of the late John Andrew and Emma Duncan Jennings. Surviving are his wife, Mrs. Bradley Thompson Jennings, Dublin; one daughter, Mrs. David Rutledge Jr., Dublin; two sons W.M. Jennings Jr., Roanoke, and Thomas T. Jennings, San Antonia, Texas; three sisters, Miss Margaret Jennings, Bluefield, W.Va., Mrs. George R. Evans, Coopers, W.Va., and Mrs. Jerry Brillheart, Dublin, and five grandchildren. Jennings was a member of Highland Methodist church where he has served as superintendent for 20 years. He was Past Master of Henry Clay Lodge No. 280 AF and AM; Past Worthy Patron Eastern Star Chapter 85, Dublin; a former member of Dublin Ruritian Club, and currently president of Pulaski County Life Saving and First Aid crew. Jennings was co-owner of the Southwestern Electric Co. in Roanoke. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 2 pm from the Highland Methodist Church with the Rev. Fred Austin officiating. Burial will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin, where Mason graveside rites will be conducted. Pallbearers will be members of the lifesaving crew. The body will remain at Stevens Funeral Home in Pulaski until 12:30 pm. Tuesday and will be taken to the church to lie in state one hour before the service.	April 16, 1961
JERRELL	Ellen			Friday March 16, 1934 Funeral services for Mrs. Ellen Jerrell, 83, who passed away yesterday morning at her home in Delton, will be held from the home at 11 o’clock this morning. Interment will be in Windle cemetery near Allisonia. The deceased was a member of the Baptist church for 15 years. She is survived by her husband and the following children: John, George, and Oscar of Delton; Tom of Pulaski; Loah of Galax; Mrs. Mary Goad, Allisonia; Miss Cynthia, Hiwassee; Mrs. Lucy Lawson, Delton, and Emily Trail, Pulaski. She also leaves 29 grandchildren and 28 great grandchildren.	March 15, 1934
JEWELL	Edythe		ALEXANDER	CHRISTIANSBURG - Edythe Alexander Jewell, age 97, of Christiansburg fell asleep in Jesus, Wednesday, December 29th at the Pulaski Health Care Center. She was born in White Sulphur Springs, WV to the late William Earest and Mineva Jane Alexander on August 8, 1907. She was a loving a faithful companion and mother as she worked in teaching, singing, women’s ministries, visitation and prayer. She was converted at the age of six and served the Lord for over 91 years. Her husband of 70 years, Rev. James M. Jewell and son, Richard Dale Jewell, daughter-in-aw, Ruth Gallimore Jewell, son-in-law, Gordan Christenen preceded her. She is survived by sons, William Hall Jewell of Wilmington, DL and Rev. Dallas M. Jewell and wife, Juanita of Newbern Heights, Pulaski; daughter, Edythe Rhea Christensen, Leesburg, VA and daughter-in-law, Evelyn Jewell, Charlotte, NC; eleven grandchildren, nineteen great grandchildren, and five great, great grandchildren; a brother, Oakley Alexander, Eagle Rock, VA; a sister, Nina McCone, Columbus, OH; She served with her husband in pastoring churches in Virginia, West Virginia and Florida. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Thursday evening at the Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 a.m. Friday, December 31 at the Christiansburg Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Pastor Richard Kingrea, Kenneth Kingrea, H. T Atkinson, Kenneth Fogus and Scott Jewell. Interment will follow in the Appalachian Pentecostal Holiness Cemetery in Dublin. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Christiansburg Pentecostal Holiness Church, P. O. Box 578, Christiansburg, VA 24068. The Jewell Family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg (382-2612). Online condolences may be sent by visiting hornefuneralservice.com	December 29, 2004
JEWELL	Hilda		COWIE	POCA, W.Va. * Hilda Cowie Cogan Jewell, 85, of Poca, went home to be with the Lord Friday, Feb. 20, at home surrounded by her family. Born Nov. 11, 1918 in Aberdeen, Scotland, she grew up and spent most of her adult life in Charleston, W.Va. before moving to Dublin, Va. in 1981. She moved to Poca in 2000. She was loved by all who knew her and considered a blessing by her family. Her unending love, laughter and beautiful smile will be missed. She was a retiree of Sears and a Senior Regent of the St. Albans Moose, where she was a member from 1956-1981. In Dublin, she was a member of Dublin Presbyterian Church and a volunteer at Pulaski General Hospital. After returning to Poca, she attended Teays Valley Missionary Baptist Church and enjoyed her time playing cards at the Nitro Senior Center. She was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas V. Cogan; sister, Gwendoline Woolwine; brother, Robert Cowie; step-son, Thomas V. Cogan, Jr. Survivors include her sister, Violet Haggerty of Collinsville, Ill.; brother, Jim Cowie of Charleston, W.Va.; daughters, Carolyn Duncan of Marana, Ariz., and Margaret Jarvis of Poca, W.Va.; and step-son, Robert Cogan of Ashland, Ky. At Snodgrass Funeral Home, services will be Monday, Feb 23, at noon with Rev. Sue Cryer officiating. Friends may call Sunday, Feb. 22, from five to seven. In lieu of flowers, the families request donations be made to Dublin Presbyterian Church, P.O. Box 2027, Dublin, Va. 24084, in memory of Hilda Jewell. Snodgrass Funeral Home in South Charleston, W.Va. is in charge of arrangements.	Friday, Feb. 20, 2003
JOHNS	Lester	Hayes		DUBLIN — Lester Hayes "L.H." Johns, 88, of Dublin, beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend, joined his wife Wilma Burns Johns and his Savior, Jesus Christ and began their eternal life together on Monday, February 21, 2005. He as a member of Dublin Presbyterian Church and retired from Hercules with 30 years of service. He was a WWII U. S. Army veteran. He was preceded in death by a brother, Ercil Johns and a sister, Muriel Tyler. Survivors include his daughter, Dottie Williams of Radford; three sisters, Leo Wills of Pulaski, Genevie Slone of Radford, and Dorma O’Dell of Charleston, WV; two grandchildren; a great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 24, 2005 at 11:00 am. at the Dublin Presbyterian Church with Rev. Tom Rice and Rev. Susan Cyre officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin where members of V. F. W. Post #776 will conduct military graveside rites. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to either the Carilion Hospice Services of NRV, 707 Randolph St., Radford, VA 24141 or the Dublin Presbyterian Church. The family will receive friends from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Wednesday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	February 21, 2005
JOHNS	Wilma	Moore	BURNS	DUBLIN - Wilma Moore "Billie" Burns Johns, 86 of Dublin, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, joined her Savior, Jesus Christ and began her eternal life on Tuesday, September 21, 2004. She was retired from Radford University Food Service with 20 years of service and was a member of the Dublin Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Oliver Nelson and Laura E. Loudermilk Burns, and seven brothers and sisters. Survivors include her husband of 66 years, L. H. Johns of Dublin; a daughter, Dottie Williams of Radford; two grandchildren; a great-granddaughter; a brother, W. O. Burns of Lewisburg, WV; two sisters, Waunita B. Woolard of Rainelle, WV and Wamega B. Totten of Ohio. Funeral services will be held Friday, September 24, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. at the Dublin Presbyterian Church with Rev. Tom Rice officiating. Interment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. In lieu of flowers, the family request that contributions be made to either the Carilion Hospice Services of NRV, 707 Randolph St., Suite 251, Radford, VA 24141, St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105-1905, or the Dublin Presbyterian Church 2 Cents a Meal Fund. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Thursday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	September 21, 2004
JOHNSON	Alfred	Jackson		Sunday October 29, 1961 Alfred Jackson Johnson, 74, died Thursday in Buckeye, Arizona. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Emma South Johnson of Pulaski; four daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Dogan and Mrs. Betty Davis of Washington DC, and Mrs. Loree Pagan and Mrs. Doris Stoots of Pulaski; two sons Arthur J. Johnson of Chicago and Albert Johnson of Oakland, California; and three brothers, Eldridge Johnson, Floyd Johnson, and Charles Johnson of Bristol, Tenn. The body will be brought to Strickler’s Funeral Home next week for funeral and burial services.	October 26, 1961
JOHNSON	Charles	Oakley		Thursday February 20, 1919 (partial transcription) Another tragic railway crossing accident late yesterday afternoon resulted in the death of Charles Oakley Johnson and the slight injury of two boys, George Turner and Robert Kirkner. The deceased was a son of Mr. and Mrs. C.R. Johnson. He was born in Dublin July 9, 1889. He married Miss Blanche Bouldin who survives him with two children, Margaret and Evelyn. He was one of nine children and his was the first death to break the family circle. There are these sisters and brothers: Mrs. M.T. Bryant of Barbertown, Ohio; Miss Sarah Johnson of Princeton; Mrs. A.H. Henderliet, Misses Elizabeth and Mary Johnson, W.F. Johnson and W.M. Johnson all of Pulaski and Lawrence Johnson of Victoria.	February 19, 1919
JOHNSON	Christine		CALFEE	Wednesday August 30, 1961 Mrs. Christine Calfee Johnson, formerly of Pulaski, died Sunday at Fresh Meadows, N.Y. She is survived by one daughter, Mrs. Ruth J. Burton, New York City; one son James Robert Johnson, Detroit, Mich. Mrs. Johnson resided in Pulaski until the last several years when she made her home with her daughter Mrs. Burton in New York. She was a member of the New Century Methodist church, Pulaski, and church circle. She was known to Pulaskians as “Miss Tennie Johnson”. Funeral and burial will be in Detroit, Mich.	August 28, 1961
JOHNSON	Everette	Wiley		PULASKI - Everette Wiley Johnson, age 76 of 1520 Newbern Road, Pulaski and formerly Richmond, passed away Friday, June 24, 2005 at his home. Born August 28, 1928 in Clifton Forge, Virginia, he was the son of the late Anderson F. Johnson, Sr. and Nellie Van Lear Johnson. Mr. Johnson was retired from the State of Virginia with over 35 years of service in both the Community College and Correctional systems. He was a veteran of the United States Army having served in Korea during the Korean Conflict .He was a V.P.I. graduate. Survivors include his wife, Peggy Willis Johnson of Pulaski; sons and daughter-in-law, Robert and Bonnie Johnson of Turnersville, N.J. and David W. Johnson of Prince George,VA; daughters and sons-in-law, Tonya and Sam Snuffer of Pulaski,VA, Vanessa and Norman Bateman of Winter Springs, FL, and Heather and Dan Safewright of Dublin, VA; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; one brother and sister-in-law, Andrew F. Johnson, Jr. and Joyce Johnson of Hardeyville VA; his two best friends, "Fluff" and "Miss Pretty". Funeral Services will be conducted Monday 11:00 A.M. at Bower Funeral Chapel, 1631 Bob White Blvd., Pulaski with Rev. John Grimm officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.	June 24, 2005
JOHNSON	Harvey	Lee		Sunday November 12, 1972 Rev. Harvey Lee Johnson Sr., 85, of 1701 Randolph Avenue, died Friday at Pulaski General Hospital. Surviving are his wife Mrs. Agnes B. Johnson of Pulaski; one son Rev. Harvey Lee Johnson Jr. of Atlanta Ga., and one grandson, Harvey L. Johnson III. Arrangements are pending at Claytor Funeral Home in Radford.	November 10, 1972
JOHNSON	Hugh			Saturday December 18, 1920 The body was Hugh Johnson, who died in Roanoke will be brought to Pulaski tonight on No. 13. The funeral will be conducted Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Apostolic church, after which interment will be made in Thornspring cemetery. Monday December 20, 1920 The funeral for the burial of Hugh Johnson, who died last week of pneumonia in Roanoke, was held Sunday afternoon at 2 o’clock from the Pentecostal Holiness church, the Rev. J.W. Covington officiating. The service was largely attended. Burial followed in Thornspring cemetery. The pallbearers were Joe Surratt, J.H. Waller, Edgar Warden, Jack Henson, and George Vaughan.
JOHNSON	Judge			Friday September 7, 1923 Judge Johnson, colored, was buried at Needmore cemetery Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o’clock following funeral services at the colored Methodist church. Rev. Martin, officiating. Johnson, who was 29 years old, is survived by a widow and several children.
JOHNSON	Karen		THOMPSON;	FREDERICKSBURG, VA. - Karen Thompson Johnson, of Fredericksburg, Va., age 46, died Monday, Sept. 27, 2004 in Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, D.C., after a courageous seven year battle with Hepatitis C. Karen was an insurance agent with Fox Insurance. She enjoyed reading and was very talented in home decorating and landscaping with her flower gardens. As an outdoors person, she loved camping and animals, especially dogs. Karen is survived by her husband Edgar Johnson, Jr. of Fredericksburg, Va., who fought the battle with her every step of the way. One daughter, Ashley DeHart of Roanoke, Va. One stepdaughter, Angela Johnson of Fort Lauderdale, Fla. Her parents, Bill and Jean Thompson of Dublin, Va. One brother, Steve Thompson and wife, Shirley of Dublin, Va. Her father and mother-in –law, Edgar and Opal Johnson of Roanoke, Va. Two sisters-in-law, Beverly Day and husband, Bill of Roanoke, Va., and Judy Hemmis and husband, Steve of Richmond, Va. Several aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews also survive, including a special cousin, David Duncan. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2004 at 2 p.m. at Dublin Presbyterian Church, 409 Church Street, Dublin, Va., with Rev. Susan Cyre officiating. Burial will follow at a later date in Rose Lawn Cemetery, Marion, Va. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Hepatitis Research Foundation, 553 Salt Point Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, N.Y. 12601. Expressions of sympathy may be made to the family at www.seaverbrown.com. Seaver-Brown Funeral Service and Crematory is serving the Johnson Family.	Sept. 27, 2004
JOHNSON	Madeline		SONNER	PULASKI – Madeline Sonner Waddell Johnson, age 82 of Pulaski, went to be with the Lord Thursday, Jan. 6, 2005 at Pulaski Community Hospital. Born Aug. 24, 1922 in North Carolina. She was the daughter of the late Early Moore Sonner and Annie Gertrude Kress Sonner. She was retired employee of Jefferson Mills with 42 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husbands Ellis Waddell and Claude Johnson. She was also preceded in death by two sisters, Margaret Vest of Pilot, Va. and Lurie Lane of Pulaski, two brothers, James Sonner, Pulaski, Marvin Luther Sonner, Dublin. Surviving are: a daughter, Kathy Waddell and special friend Gary Sayers, Pulaski, a daughter and son-in-law, Betty Stoots and her husband Ron, of Dublin; a son and daughter-in-law, Richard and Deebie Waddell, Roanoke, Va., a son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Lourinda Waddell, Max Meadows, Va. , a son, Kenneth Waddell and special friend Rena McPeak of Pulaski, son and daughter-in-law, Butch and Sue Waddell, Pulaski; two sisters, Dorothy Hall, Ceres, Va., Stella Alley, Wasilla, Alaska; one brother, Warren H. Sonner, Ceres, Va.; 11 grandchildren and ten great grandchildren. Funeral will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at A Place Of Refuge Church, Skyline Circle, Pulaski with the Rev. Eddie Callahan and the Rev. Jerry Gregory officiating. Burial will follow in Thornsprings Cemetery, Pulaski, Va. Visitation Saturday at Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, where family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.	Jan. 6, 2005
JOHNSON	Mary	C.	BUTLER	RADFORD - Mary C. Johnson of Radford, died Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003 at the Highland Ridge Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Dublin. She was born Mar. 29, 1913 to the late Harvey and Bessie Hampton Butler. She was a member of Zion Hill Baptist Church for 27 years. She leaves to cherish her memory a daughter, Carmen J. Eaves, Radford; three granddaughters; one grandson; three sisters, Ruby Crockett, Wytheville, Mary Josie Butler, Pulaski, Sadie Muse, Roanoke; four great-grandchildren, three great-great grandchildren. Funeral Service will be Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 2 p.m. at the Zion Hill Baptist Church, Rock Road, Radford with the Rev. Eric T. Ramey officiating. Burial will be at the Sunrise Burial Park, Fairlawn. The family will receive friends on Tuesday from 1 p.m. until time of service at the Zion Hill Baptist Church. Penn Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.	Saturday, Sept. 27, 2003
JOHNSON	Mary		LARGEN	PULASKI — Mary Largen Johnson, 85, of Largen Hill Court, Pulaski, died Friday evening Feb. 24, 2006 in the Pulaski Community Hospital. Born in Dublin, Va. December 30, 1920 she was the daughter of the late George Washington Largen and Annielou Rupe Largen. Mary was also preceeded in death by a son, Neal Dewayne Johnson and a brother, James Largen. She was retired from Hercules, Inc. and a member of the Jordan's Chapel United Methodist Church. Surviving are husband Neal Johnson; daughter and husband Ann and Marvin Dalton and daughter Elizabeth Frances Cox, both of Pulaski; two sisters, Betty Horton and Ruby McGrady, both of Pulaski; one brother George W. Largen, Jr., Pulaski; five grandchildren: Neal Dewayne Johnson, Jr., Lincolnton, N.C., Jeannie and John Southern, Pulaski, Donna Davis, Groveport, OH, Kathy Cox, Lyons, Ga., Tammy and Billy Chapman, Oak Hill, W.Va.; two great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Tuesday Feb. 28, 2006 at 2 p.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel with the Rev. John Grimm and the Rev. Jim Linkous officiating. Burial will follow in the Thornspring Methodist Church Cemetery. Visiting will be anytime after 4 p.m. Monday with the family receiving friends from 6-8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.	Feb. 24, 2006
JOHNSON	Myrtle		HURST	Sunday December 10, 1972 Myrtle Hurst Johnson, 55, of Orlando, Fla., formerly of Northfork, W.Va., died Friday in an Orlando Hospital. Surviving are two sons, Rev. Jimmy Johnson, Fern Park, Fla.; and Edgar Johnson, Vera Beach, Fla.; one daughter, Mrs. Lora Duncan, Orlando; and her mother Mrs. Trussie Hurst, Concord, N.C. Also surviving are three sisters, Mrs. Helen Grantham and Mrs. Edith Easton of Pulaski and Mrs. Emma Mathew of Concord, N.C.; and one brother Woodrow A. Hurst of Princeton, W.Va. Body will be returned to Bluefield, W.Va. for burial in Woodlawn Cemetery.	December 8, 1972
JOHNSON	Serena		BOND	Sunday February 18, 1934 (Partial transcription) Mrs. Serna Johnson, who passed away in Roanoke Friday afternoon, was laid to rest Sunday at 3 o’clock in Thornspring cemetery. Mrs. Johnson, who was Serena Bond, was born in Pulaski County, May 7, 1852 and is the last of her family. She was married to Patrick Johnson in 1884. There is one daughter surviving, Mrs. J.W. Covington of Roanoke, five grandchildren, and one great grandchild. She is survived by four stepchildren, Stuart Johnson, Mrs. Lola Bentley, Mrs. Lucy Lyons, and R. Johnson all of Pulaski.	February 16, 1934
JOHNSON	Will	Moore		Thursday December 16, 1920 Will Moore Johnson, for many years a colored employee at Dora Furnace, died last night about 11 o’clock from a complication at his home on Dora highway. He was born in Richmond, but came here a number of years ago. He was 53 years of age. The body will be buried tomorrow in the Needmore cemetery.	December 15, 1920
JOHNSTON	Agnes		KING	PULASKI * Agnes King Johnston, 87, of Pulaski, died Monday night, Dec. 1, 2003, at her home. She was born in Laurel Fork, Va. on Sept. 2, 1916 and was the daughter of the late Oscar Davis King and Lilly Sutphin King. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George H. Johnston a daughter, Judith M. Bartelmehs, two sisters, Virginia Tedder, Louise King, five brothers, Luther King, Oscar King, Jr., Alfred King, Donald King and Carlton King. She was a member of the New River Valley Baptist Church. Surviving are: her daughter, Ann J. Aust, Pulaski; three grandchildren and spouses, Ginger and John Stevens, Pulaski, Bryan and Amy Aust, Pulaski, Kurt L. Bartelmehs, Austin, Texas and his father, Dick Bartelmehs, Pulaski; two great-grandchildren, John Robert Stevens, Pulaski, Madelyn Kate Aust, Pulaski; special friend, Aileen Jackson, Pulaski; tw sisters-in-law, Mozelle King, Wytheville, Vernice King, Pulaski. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel with Pastor Jeff Aikens officiating. Burial will follow in Thornspring Cemetery, Pulaski County. Visiting will be Thursday at Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 12:30 p.m. until the service hour. In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the Gentle Shepherd Hospice, 4005 Electric Road, Suite 202, Roanoke, Va. 24014-4135. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, Va.	Dec. 1, 2003
JOHNSTON	Bradley	Steven		Bradley Steven Johnston, 28, of 4280 Sunnyview Heights Loop, Pulaski, died Monday morning, Sept. 29, 2003, in Montgomery County from injuries received in an automobile accident. He was born in Radford on Dec. 15, 1974. He was an employee of H. T. Bowling, Inc., Fairlawn, Va. Surviving are: his parents, Lacy Leo (Bugg) Johnston, Jr. and Mary Etta Cecil Johnston, Pulaski; sister and brother-in-law, Tina Marie and Kenny Bell, Pulaski; nephews, Derrick Bell and Dillon Bell, both of Pulaski. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11 a.m. from the New River Valley Baptist Church with Pastor Jeff Aikens officiating. Burial will follow in Thornspring Cemetery, Pulaski County. Visiting will be Wednesday evening from Stevens Funeral home, Pulaski, where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral home, Inc., Pulaski.	Sept. 29, 2003
JOHNSTON	Ella	Lee		Sunday September 22, 1940 Miss Ella Lee Johnston, 18, died at her home on the Little railroad last Saturday afternoon after a 7 month illness. Survivors include her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.D. Johnston; four sisters, Annie Mari, Qunita, Clara Lou, and Janie, and two brothers, J.D Jr. and Thomas Pat. She was a granddaughter of Mrs. Stuart Johnston and the late Mr. Johnston, and had a host of friends and relatives who were shocked at her passing. Funeral services will be conducted from the home at 2 pm Monday with burial in Ray’s cemetery.	September 21, 1940
JOHNSTON	James			Monday September 20, 1920 James M. Johnston died at 6:30 o’clock this morning at his residence on Altoona Heights, following an illness extended over a period of years during which he has been confined to his house. For several weeks past he had been bedfast. The deceased was born September 27, 1846 so was just one week less then 74 years of age. He was twice married. His first wife was Miss Hester Flick who died some years ago. There were three children of this union, one son who was the victim of an accident in his youth and two daughters who survives, Mrs. Charles R. Johnston and Mrs. John D. McCormick both of Pulaski. His second wife was Miss Sallie Roberts who survived. He was a confederate veteran having fought during the closing years of the war. He was a member of the Christian church for a number of years. The funeral services will be held at Thornspring in Tuesday afternoon at 2 o’clock and burial made in the family plot at that place.
JOHNSTON	Mabel	Elizabeth	SPRIGGS	PULASKI – Mabel Elizabeth Johnston, 83, of 434 Magazine Street, Pulaski died Wednesday morning, May 18, 2005 in the Pulaski Community Hospital. She was born in Elbert, West Virginia on Dec. 25, 1921 and she was the daughter of the late John W. Spriggs and Elizabeth Spriggs. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Audrey Preston “AP” Johnston and several brothers and sisters. Surviving are: her two sons and daughters-in-law, William “Bill” and Myra Johnston, Pulaski, Paul E. and Alice Johnston, Greensboro, N. C.; two granddaughters, Donna and Angie; two great-grandchildren, Mikie and Mindy; one sister, Della Spriggs, Elbert, W. Va. Funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel with Pastor David Hoover officiating. Burial will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Visiting will be Thursday 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 charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.	May 18, 2005
JOHNSTON	Nannie		PATRICK	BLUEFIELD - Nannie Patrick Johnston,78 of RR 2, Box 322, Bluefield, Va. passed to a better life June 22, 2005 following a brief illness at University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, Va. Born January 12, 1927 in Tazewell, Va., she was the daughter of the late Henry and Rosa Collins Patrick. In addition to her parents, she preceded in death by two brothers, John and Henry Patrick and a sister Bessie Fox. Nan attended Ebenezer United Methodist Church. She was a homemaker who loved making beautiful quilts for her family and friends. She also enjoyed crocheting, knitting and reading. Her grandchildren were the light of her life. Survivors include her husband of 57 years Frank M. Johnston; daughters Suzie Webb and Rosa Austin of Bluefield, Va, and Frankie Brewster and husband Roy of Troy, Va; brother: Joe Patrick, Sebring, Fla.; sister: Ruth Smith, Princeton, W.Va. Grandchildren are Robbie Webb and wife Chris of Bluefield, Va.; Wendy Olinger and husband Paul of High Point, N.C.; Angela Austin of Bluefield, Va.; Trey and Cody Brewster of Troy, Va. Great-grandchildren are Clay and Sam Webb, Zach Bailey and Nathan Olinger. Funeral services were held Saturday, June 25, 2005 at 11 a.m. at the Dudley Memorial Chapel in Bluefield, Va. with the Rev. Raymond Amos officiating. She was laid to rest at Grandview Memory Gardens. Grandsons and nephews will serve as pallbearers. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to UVA Health Systems Palliative Care, P.O. Box 801454, Charlottesville, Va. 22908.	June 22, 2005
JONAS	John	Robert		Wednesday April 18, 1961 John Robert Jonas, 89, of 444 Dora Highway died in the Pulaski Hospital Tuesday afternoon. Surviving are four daughters, Mrs. Ruby V. Silhan and Mrs. Ethel Robbins both of Romulus, Mich.; Mrs. Lincoln Carter, Pulaski; and Mrs. Lena Lewis, New Boston, Mich.; one son Clarence Edward Jonas, Ohio; 14 grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 pm from Strickler’s Chapel conducted by the Rev. Edgar O’Dell. Burial will follow in the Mt. Mitchell Cemetery in Wythe county. The body will remain at Strickler’s Funeral Home until the hour of the service.	April 17, 1961
JONAS	Peggy		WHITTAKER	Peggy Whittaker Jonas flew into the arms of her Lord in the early morning hours of Monday, Oct. 16, 2006. She leaves her much loved sweetheart and husband of sixty-two years, Gordon Jonas to cherish her memory. She also leaves behind her precious children, Nancy Mabry of Pauline, S.C., Danny Jonas of Max Meadows, Va., and Sally Gotkiewicz of Orange Park, Fla. She had six grandchildren, two great grandchildren, her sister Ruby McPeak of S.C., her brother Richard survive her. She was born in Pulaski, on Dec. 24, 1925 and was raised by her grandparents, Joe and Ida Whittaker. Peggy obeyed the gospel in 1947 and was a faithful member of the Radford Church of Christ for over forty-five years. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Oct. 19, at 11 a.m. at the Radford Church of Christ with Mr. Larry Phillips officiating. Entombment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum in Dublin. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to the Radford Church of Christ, 700 8th Street, Radford, VA 24141. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	Oct. 16, 2006
JONES	Donald	Howard		Sunday October 4, 1936 Funeral services for Donald Howard Jones, 7, son of Mrs. Carrie Jones, of East Pulaski, who passed away at his home shortly before noon yesterday will be held from the Church of God Friday at 1 o’clock. Burial will be in the White Cemetery, Austinville.	October 3, 1936
JONES	Dorothy		MARTIN	ROANOKE - Dorothy Martin Jones, age 83 of Roanoke, died Tuesday June 14, 2005 in Avante Nursing Center in Roanoke. Born July 14, 1921 in Pulaski Co., she was the daughter of the late Robert Franklin Martin, Sr., and Bessie Mae Swain Martin. She was a member of the Woodlawn United Methodist Church in Roanoke. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Basil Lynwood Jones, 3 sisters and 1 brother. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law: Judith J. Bruce and her husband Wallace of Dublin, Barbara J. Wheeler and her husband Thomas of Floyd Co., and Billie Abshire of Roanoke: 1 sister; Betty Martin Wise of Grottoes. Also survived by 6 grandchildren: Todd Bruce and his wife Tracie of Pulaski, Adam Bruce and his wife Amy of Franklin Co., Karen Dickerson McGrath and her husband John of Barboursville, Va., Mark A. Dickerson of Dublin, Philip Wheeler and his wife Gayle of Wytheville, and Christie Abshire of Roanoke. Also survived by 9 great grandchildren. Graveside funeral services will be held Friday June 17, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. in West View Cemetery in Radford with the Rev. Randy Winn officiating. The family will receive friends briefly following the service at the cemetery, and at the home of Wallace and Judy Bruce 5126 Southern Drive in Dublin. Flowers will be accepted, but for those who wish they may make memorial contributions to the American Heart Association or the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Online condolences may be made by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons, Pulaski.	June 14, 2005
JONES	Edith	Emily	STOOTS	PULASKI — Edith Emily Stoots Davis Jones (Granny Jones), 82, of Pulaski died Saturday morning, March 26, 2005. She is met in Heaven by family who went before her, her parents, William A. Stoots and Gertrude Worrell Stoots; her son, Billy Cylde Davis, Sr.; grandson Billy Cylde Davis, Jr.; three brothers, Robert, George, and Orel Stoots; five sisters, Hazel Stoots, Laura Duncan, Mamie Simmerman, Dondee Swecker, and Bessie Turner. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church where she leaves many wonderful and caring friends. “You wait on one Angel to open Heavens door and Eddie was that Angel to many of us.” She is survived by her loving husband of 33 years, Robert Lee “Red” - “Shorty” Jones of Pulaski; son and daughter-in-law Jim and Cynthia Davis of Pulaski; daughters and sons-in-law Debbie and Steve Primm of Speedwell, Vickie and Perry Gray of Pulaski, and Cookie and Richard Johnston of Pulaski; brothers Dexter R. Stoots of Pulaski and Coy H. Stoots of barren Springs; sisters Violet Viars of Bassett and Threcia “Dot” Matney of Dublin; and 14 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held Tuesday at 10 a.m. fro Stevens Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dwight Haynes officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski. Visiting will be Monday evening from the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.	March 26, 2005
JONES	Edna	Irene		Transcribed by Carolyn Worrell Tuesday, November 20, 1923 Edna Irene JONES, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Walter JONES, died shortly after six o'clock P.M. evening after a brief illness. She was in her fourth year, having been born August 28, 1920. Funeral services were held Monday at Ray's graveyard, a large number of people attending the simple ceremony. Floral offerings were sent in great abundance.	September 7, 1961
JONES	Etta	Mae		RADFORD - Etta Mae "Sister" Jones, 97, passed away Monday, December 12, 2005 at her home in Radford. She was a member of Duncan Acres United Methodist Church in Union, SC and attended Grove United Methodist Church in Radford for the past 10 years. She was a retired public school teacher with 46 years of service and also worked at Belk’s in Union for 30 years. She was born May 5, 1908 in Union, SC, the daughter of the late Walker and Jessie Caldwell Jones. Survivors include a special cousin, Judith Rebecca Jenkins Durham of Radford; two special grandchildren; two special great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, December 15, 2005 at 2 p.m. at the Duncan Acres United Methodist Church in Union, SC with Rev. Tommy Bailey officiating. Interment will follow in the Forest Lawn Cemetery in Union. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to either the Duncan Acres United Methodist Church or the Grove United Methodist Church. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until the time of the service at 2 p.m. at the Duncan Acres United Methodist Church. The Jones family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford.	December 12, 2005
JONES	Frances	Jane		Monday February 5, 1934 Frances Jane, infant daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Jones, passed away at the family residence in East Pulaski Wednesday ___ from complications. She leaves to mourn her loss besides her parents, two sisters and two brothers. Funeral services were held at the home Friday at 2”30 o’clock with interment at Oakwood.	Jan. 31, 1934
JONES	Frank	Ellis		PULASKI – Frank Ellis Jones, Sr., 90, of Pulaski, Va. died Friday, Feb. 3, 2006 in the New River Valley Medical Center, Radford. He was born in Atkins, Va. on July 26, 1915 and was the son of the late Robert H. Jones and Zollie Wright Jones. He was also preceded in death by sisters, Elizabeth Ramsey, Lillian Smith, Stella Pagans, Retta McMillan and Bessie Linville, by brothers, Glenn, Rudill, Roy and Ray Jones and by a son, Frank E. Jones, Jr. His wife of 65 years, Rev. Mildred F. Jones, also preceded him in death. Frank was a carpenter by trade and was a supervisor for the RCA Company for years. He devoted his life to assisting his wife in her Ministry for God for over 52 years. He was a member of the Delton Church of God of Prophecy. Surviving are: his son, Jeffrey E. Jones, Wytheville. Funeral services will be held Monday, Feb. 6, at 11 a.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel with Rev. Wayne Murphy and Rev. Diane Stanley officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Visiting will be Monday, Feb. 6, at Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 10 a.m. until the service hour. Memorial contributions may be made to the Delton Church of God of Prophecy, P. O. Box 353, Draper, Va. 24324. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, Va.	Feb. 3, 2006
JONES	Franklin	Duane		PULASKI - Franklin Duane Jones, Sr., age 66 of Mt. Olivet Road, Pulaski died Wednesday morning January 18, 2006 at his residence. Born May 13, 1939 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late Edna Ramsey Jones & Glendon Lee Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, Franklin Duane “F.D.” Jones, Jr., & 3 brothers. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and served over 20 years in the Army Reserve. He is survived by his wife, Dorothy Harrell Jones; 1 son, Charles Richard “Ricky” Jones & his wife Amy of Pulaski: 1 daughter, Deborah Jones Thomas & her husband Richard of Pulaski: 1 brother, Clayton Jones of Pulaski: 1 sister, Ona Anderson of Pulaski: 1 granddaughter, Amanda Thomas & 3 grandsons, Duane Thomas, Glendon Jones & Matthew Jones. Funeral services will be held Friday January 20, 2006 at 10:00 a.m. at the Mt. Olivet United Methodist Church with the Rev. Judy Yonce officiating. Interment will follow in the Hufford Cemetery where the V.F.W. Post 1184 will conduct military honors. The family will receive friends at the church on Thursday from 6 until 8 p.m. Flowers will be appreciated, but for those who wish, they may make memorial contributions to the Mt. Olivet Community Center 2845 Mt. Olivet Road Pulaski, Va. 24301. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons, Pulaski.	January 18, 2006
JONES	Franklin	Duane		PULASKI - Franklin Duane "F.D." Jones, Jr., age 42 of Pulaski, died Monday September 22, 2003 at his residence. Born May 20, 1961 in Pulaski, he is the son of Dorothy Harrell Jones and Franklin Duane Jones, Sr. He was employed by Branch and Associates in Roanoke, Va. He is survived by his parents: Mr. and Mrs. Franklin D. Jones, Sr. of Pulaski: a brother, Charles "Ricky" Jones of Pulaski: a sister, Debbie J. Thomas of Pulaski. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 11:00 a.m. at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. Judy Yonce officiating. Interment will follow in Hufford Cemetery, Mt. Olivet. Visiting will be anytime Wednesday after 4:00 p.m. at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Flowers will be accepted, but for those who wish to make memorial contributions, they may do so to the Mt. Olivet Community Center % Tammy Burleson 1221 Allison Lane Pulaski, Va. 24301. Online condolences may be sent to the family at seaglefuneralhome@psknet.com Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home, 415 N. Jefferson Ave. Pulaski.	September 22, 2003
JONES	Geraldine		FARMER	PULASKI – Geraldine Farmer Jones, 85, of Robinson Tract Road, Pulaski, died Sunday, August 21, 2005 in the Pulaski Community Hospital. Born in Pulaski County on April 22, 1920 she was the daughter of the late Russell Thomas Farmer and Stella Jordon Thornton Farmer. She was also preceded in death by three brothers, Walter Harvey Farmer, Thomas Jefferson Farmer and James Clarence “Bud” Farmer. Grandson, Richard David “Richie” Jones, II. She was a member of Trinity Baptist Church, Robinson Tract Road, Pulaski. Surviving are: her husband of 66 years, Boyd Edward Jones; sons and daughter-in-law, Thomas E. Jones, Pulaski, Richard D. and Pam A. Jones, Newbern; daughters and sons-in-law, Carolyn J. and Rodger D. Pike, Virginia Beach, Va., Debbie J. and David W. Lineberry, Pulaski; grandchildren, Todd Pike, Susan Nicholson, both of Virginia Beach, Va., Christy Garrard, Coleman Falls, Va., David “Buck” Lineberry, II, Hiwassee, John Jones, Tim Jones, Heather Slaughter, Ashley Lineberry, all of Pulaski, Craig Jones, Dublin; great-grandchildren, Ryan Nicholson, Rachel Nicholson, Danielle Pike, Cameron Pike, all of Virginia Beach, Madison Jones, Dublin, Ginger Slaughter, Taylor Jones, both of Pulaski; sisters, Olivia Claudine Laughlin, Goode, Va., Betty Lou Peade, Fredersburg, Va.; sister-in-law, Faye Farmer, Amherst, Va. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, Aug. 23, at 11 a.m. from the Trinity Baptist Church with the Rev. Johnny Howlett, Rev. Clayton Sweet, Jr. and Rev. Howard Hawkins officiating. Burial will follow in the Thornspring Cemetery. Visiting will be Monday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski. Grandsons and grandsons-in-law will serve as pallbearers. Flowers will be accepted and contributions can be made to Trinity Baptist Church, Robinson Tract Road, Pulaski, Va. 24301.	August 21, 2005
JONES	Harden			Tuesday September 14, 1920 Blair Jones returned yesterday from Speedwell, where he went to attend the funeral of his grandfather, Harden Jones, who died last week after a protracted illness.
JONES	James	Clifford		DUBLIN – James Clifford (Jim) Jones, Sr., 55 of Dublin passed away on Saturday, Oct. 22, 2005 at his home. He was born May 14, 1950 at Poplar Hill, Va. the son of Robert and Margaret Stoots Jones. He was a member of the Bobwhite Blvd. Church of God. He is survived by his wife, Helen Louise Jones; one son, James (Jimmy) Jones, Jr., Iowa; three daughters and sons-in-law, Patricia Lynn and Eddie Hogan, Pulaski; Patrenea Lee and Ivan Reid, Blacksburg; Amber Louise Jones, Dublin; his parents, Robert (Bob) and Margaret Stoots Jones, Poplar Hill; three brothers and sisters-in-law, Cecil and Carol Jones, Pulaski; Emory and Judy Jones, Draper; Jerry and Doris Jones, Wytheville; four grandchildren, Leigh, Christian and Chandler Jones, Irvin Trueheart. Funeral services will be Thursday at 2 p.m. at French’s Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Billy Akers officiating. Burial in the Shannon Cemetery, Poplar Hill. Visitation will be Wednesday after 1 p.m. at A. Vest and Sons Funeral Home, White Gate and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.	Oct. 22, 2005
JONES	Jean	Ellen		Jean Ellen Jones, age 69, of Newbern, passed away Friday, June 13, 2003 at her home. She was a member of the Memorial Christian Church in Draper and a Registered Nurse in Dublin for Dr. David Skewes for many years. She was preceded in death by her mother, Violet Gaye Bourne and her husband, Charles Jones Sr. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Charles, Jr. and Carman Jones of Radford; two grandchildren, George Harman of Radford, and Justin Harman of Floyd; three brothers-in-law and spouse, Kenneth and Mary Jones of Norcross, GA, Vince Pampley of Pulaski, and Thomas Jones of Maryland; one sister-in-law and spouse, Vivian and David Coltrane of Irmo, SC.; three aunts, Helen Bourne, Lettie Bourne, and Laura Mae Melvin, all of Tazewell; an uncle and an aunt, Henry and Carrie Bourne of Tazewell; surrogate sister, Darlene Covey of Pulaski; and a faithful companion, Scruffy. Cryptside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, June 16, 2003 at Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin with Rev. Johnny Howlett officiating. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to either the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 102454, Atlanta, GA, or Memorial Christian Church, P.O. Box 98, Draper, VA 24324, or Carilion New River Valley Hospice, 707 Randolph Suite 251, Radford, VA 24141 The family will receive friends Sunday from 5 to 7 p.m. at Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	June 13, 2003
JONES	John	Raymond		Friday September 8, 1961 John Raymond Jones, 46, died late yesterday in his home at Baltimore. He was formerly of Pulaski. Survivors are his wife, Mrs. Clara Baker Jones, Baltimore; three daughters, Mrs. James E. Smith, Radford; Mrs. Herbert McGuire, Patricia Ann Jones, and one son John Raymond Jones, Jr., all of Baltimore; father Thomas C. JONES, Pulaski; six sisters, Mrs. Leslie L. Moore, Mrs. Harry D. Coltrane, and Mrs. Benjamin H. Porterfield Jr., all of Pulaski; Mrs. Houston S. Woolwine, Ceredo W. Va.; Mrs. Maurice J. Grove Jr., Richmond; Mrs. Taylor J. Dove, Christiansburg; two brothers James E Jones, Pulaski and Levi S. Jones, Washington D.C.. The body will be brought to Pulaski. Funeral arrangements are pending.	September 7, 1961
JONES	Kathleen		BAKER	Kathleen Jones (nee Baker) age 96, on November 23, 2004, died peacefully at White Horse Village where she had been a resident since 1991. She was the devoted Mother of David T. Jones and his wife Virginia of Eagleville, Pa. and Kaleen Mayberry and her husband Richard of Yardley, Pa. two granddaughters and two great granddaughters survive her as well. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry R. Jones. Kathleen was a graduate of The George School in Newtown Pa. where she was honored for athletic achievement. She enjoyed homemaking, gardening and sports. She was an avid fan of the Philadelphia teams. Relatives and friends are invited to a Memorial service to be held Dec. 11th at 2 pm at White Horse Village, 535 Gradyville Road, Newtown Square, Pa. Mr. and Mrs. Jones moved to Pulaski, from Pa. in 1930 and lived here until 1955 when Henry was transferred to Wilmington DE. During their life in Pulaski they were active in many community activities particularly Scouting and the Civil Air Patrol.	November 23, 2004
JONES	Kenley	Roby		Kenley Roby Jones, 89, formerly of Dublin, died Monday night at Meadowbrook Nursing Home in Shawsville.  Born Mar 16, 1886, in Grayson County, he was the son of the late Steven Saunders Jones and Juklia Vaughn Jones.  He was preceded in death by his wife Lula Dalton Jones.  He is survived by six daughter, Mrs. Frances Parks and Nellie J. Dalton, both of Pulaski, Mrs. Phyllis Williams of Radford, and Mrs. Beulah Kerr, Mrs. Julia Morris and Mrs. Carrie Jennelle, all of Pearisburg; five sons, Boyd Jones, Ralph Jones, Coy W. Jones, and Kenneth L. Jones, all of Pulaski, and Lonnie Jones of Pearisburg; one sister, Mrs. Lula Quesenberry of Pulaski; 24 grandchildren; and 20 great grandchildren.  The funeral will be Wednesday at 2 p.m. at Thorn Spring United Methodist Church with the Rev. Julian Walton and the Rev. Fred A. Austin officiating.  Burial will follow in Thorn Spring Cemetery.  Friend may call at Stricklers Funeral Home in Pulaski. Contributed by: Pam Jones	Monday, January 12, 1976
JONES	Lucille		SAFEWRIGHT	PHILADELPHIA, PA. – Lucille Safewright Jones, age 77, passed away peacefully at home in Philadelphia after her courageous battle with lung cancer Sept. 20, 2005. She was formerly of Pulaski, Va. She is preceded in death by her parents, Wesley Safewright and Julia Manuel (McGuire), loving husband Foster B. Jones, Jr. and granddaughter Lorie Jones. She will be sadly missed by her children, Larry Jones, Linda Holley, Joe Jones, Patricia Maholland, Michael Jones, Barbara Schick and Foster B. Jones, III; her 12 grandchildren; 12 great grandchildren; and her faithful dog Harley. Funeral service was held Friday, 11 a.m. at Bethel Chapel Church and the family received friends from 9 a.m. until service time. Interment followed at Rosedale Memorial Park.	Sept. 20, 2005
JONES	Mickey	Wayne		Tuesday November 6, 1962 Mickey Wayne Jones, 7, died this morning at his home in Brookmont, He is survived by his parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Lee Jones; two sisters, Mrs. Peggy Gregger and Miss Ruby Burris both of Wytheville; two brothers, Earl Duncan, US Army, and Jimmy Duncan, Washington DC. The body will remain at Strickler’s Funeral Home pending arrangements.
JONES	Mildred	F.		PULASKI – Rev. Mildred F. Jones, 84, of 419 Altoona Heights, Pulaski, passed away Saturday, Oct. 9, 2004 at the Pulaski Health and Rehab Center. She was born in West Virginia on Jan. 4, 1920 and was a Pastor for 48 years for the Church of God of Prophecy. She will be dearly missed by her family and her many friends. She was preceded in death by a son, Frank E. Jones, Jr., her father and mother, William L. and Betsy Anderson Farmer, by a brother, Claude Farmer and by sisters, Doris F. Graham and Adenia F. Daugherty. Surviving are: her husband, Frank E. Jones, Sr., Pulaski; son, Jeffrey L. Jones, Pulaski; brothers, Walter E. Farmer, Pulaski, Roy G. Farmer, Dublin; sisters, Irene Virginia Brock, Pulaski, Lucille Francis Bowyer, Pulaski, Shirley Jean Burgess, Stone Mountain, Ga.; many cousins, nephews and nieces. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. on Tuesday, at Stevens Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Wayne Murphy and Rev. Diane Stanley officiating. Interment will follow at Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Visiting will be Monday evening at Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, Va.	Oct. 9, 2004
JONES				Sunday July 28, 1940 Report of the death of Mrs. Samuel E. Jones of Summerville, Ga., was received here yesterday. Mrs. Jones was the mother of Mrs. Roy A. Graham of Henry Avenue, and an aunt of Dr. Robert King, of Johnson City, Tenn., a former pastor of the Pulaski Presbyterian church.
JONES	Ruth		JENKINS	LYNCHBURG - Ruth Jenkins Jones, 83, of Lynchburg, died Saturday, August 6, 2005. She was the loving wife of Ralph Francis Jones, Sr. for 64 years. Ruth was born January 8, 1922, in Springton, W. Va., a daughter of the late Grover Earl Jenkins and Julia Marie Massey Jenkins. Family was the most important thing in Ruth's life. Surviving to cherish her memory are her husband, four of her children, Michael B. Jones and wife Kaye, of Lynchburg, Teresa Jones Moldenhauer and husband Michael, of Bedford, Stephen Earl Jones and wife Claudia, of Lynchburg and Martha Jones Cousins and husband John, of Ophelia; three sisters, Betty Louise Burton, of Greensboro, N.C., June Elizabeth Moore, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and Jean Marie Helvey, of Fairfax. Ruth is also survived by her 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; who were the joy of her life. In addition to her parents, Ruth was predeceased by a son, Ralph Francis Jones, Jr., two sisters, Margaret Tice, and Joyce Bocock, and a brother, Grover Earl Jenkins, Jr. A Memorial Service will be conducted at 11 a.m., Tuesday, August 9, in the chapel of Tharp Funeral Home with the Reverend Kyle Clements officiating. Please consider a contribution in memory of Ruth to the American Heart Association, P. O. Box 5216, Glen Allen, Va. 23058-5216. Tharp Funeral Home and Crematory, Lynchburg, is assisting the family. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.tharpfuneralhome.com.	August 6, 2005
JONES	Sarah	Elizabeth		Sunday, June 24, 1928 Mrs. Sarah E. JONES, aged 43, wife of G.W. Jones, died late yesterday afternoon at the Pulaski hospital, where she was removed just one week before for treatment for complications. Funeral  services will be held this afternoon at 3 o’clock from the Baptist church at Gunton Park, the body to be taken by motor conveyance, leaving the late home in East Pulaski. Interment will be in the family burying ground.  The deceased is survived by her husband, who is employed by Norfolk and Western, and these children, Minnie E., John W., Rosa L., George R., Earl E., Stella V., and Lawrence E. JONES.  She is also survived by her parents Mr. and Mrs. Frank JONES of Gunton Park. The body of Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth JONES, wife of George JONES, who died Saturday at the Pulaski hospital, was taken to Gunton Park Sunday, where she was buried in the family graveyard.  The funeral was held in the Baptist church, conducted by the Rev. T. M. BANE. Pall bearers were: J. L. CRAIG, J. A. FARMER, Earl FARMER, Rayo HOWLETTE, W. KEGLEY and Hampton WHEELING, of Pulaski.  The flower girls were Misses Rosa Lee JONES, Daisey NELSON, Virginia WHEELING, Louise KEGLEY,  Fairy QUESENBERRY, Evelyn NELSON, Iva FAGG, Nellie HUDSON,  Mrs. HOWELETT,  Mrs. COWAN, of Pulaski, and Misses Anne COLLINS of Gunton Park.  The deceased is survived by her husband, and the following children: Minnie, Rose, Stella,  John, George, Earl and Lawrence.  Two children died in infancy.  Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Frank JONES of Gunton Park, there are three sisters, Mrs. May BRINKLEY, of Wytheville; Mrs. Robert JONES of Kenner, Ky., and Mrs. Bessie RAINES of Gunton Park, and two brothers, W. A. JONES, of Coalwood W. Va., and Jas. JONES, of Pulaski, also survive.  Out-of-town relatives and friends at the funeral were: Mr. And Mrs. Bob JONES and children of Kenner, Ky;  W. A. JONES of Coalwood, W. Va.;  Mr. And Mrs. Otho SNIDER, Mr. And Mrs. J. CHINAULT, Mr. And Mrs. J. KIDD, of Max Meadows; Grover COWAN, of Morristown, Tennessee; Mrs. Bessie RAINES of Gunton Park; Mr. And Mrs. I. W. BRINKLEY, Charles and Roy BRINKLEY of Wytheville.	June 23, 1928
JONES	Sarah	R.		Friday, April 13, 1962 Miss Sarah R. JONES, formally of Pulaski, died Thursday morning in Roanoke. She is survived by several nieces, including Mrs. W. O. SMITH, and a nephew all of Roanoke.  Miss JONES was a member of Episcopal Church, Pulaski.  Graveside services will be held Saturday, at 2 p.m. in Oakwood Cemetery. Funeral  services will be held this afternoon at 3 o’clock from the Baptist church at Gunton Park, the body to be taken by motor conveyance, leaving the late home in East Pulaski. Interment will be in the family burying ground.	April 12, 1962
JONES	Virginia	Mae	BRANCH	PULASKI - Virginia Mae Branch Jones, age 87 of 4637 Roger Loop, Pulaski passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2006 at the Pulaski Community Hospital. Born June 13, 1918 in Wythe County, Va. she was the daughter of the late Robert & Mary Bowman Branch. Two daughters, Charlotte Saunders, Thelma Mae Jones, one granddaughter, Becky Hall, two brothers, James Herman Branch, John Newton Branch, and two sons-in-law, John Barlow & Gilbert Saunders also preceded her in death. Surviving are: sons & daughters-in-law,Johnny Robert & Mary Jones, Barren Springs, Bobby Douglas Jones, Port Republic, Md., Tommy & Joyce Jones, Pulaski, Donnie Jones, Pulaski, Jackie & Charlotte Jones, Pulaski; daughters & son-in-law, Agnes Barlow, Pulaski, Peggy Jackson, Pulaski, Shirley & Irvin Hall, Pulaski; sisters-in-law, Margaret Branch, Pulaski, Pearl Branch, Fairlawn; 19 grandchildren; 29 great grandchildren; 5 great great grandchildren Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with the Rev. Danny McGlothlin officiating. Interment will follow at the Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday evening at the Bower Funeral Chapel, 1631 Bobwhite Blvd., Pulaski. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements.	February 22, 2006
JONES	Waughenia	Mako	DURMAN	PULASKI * Waughenia Mako Durmon Jones, 84, of Pulaski, died Wednesday night, Jan. 14, 2004 in the Pulaski Community Hospital. She was born May 11, 1919 in Pulaski County and was the daughter of the late David W. Durmon and Carrie D. Mabry. She was also preceded in death by her husbands, Harry Stuart Mabe and Charles D. Jones, by a brother Merle F. Durmon and by a sister Joy Belle D. Cox. She was Baptist by faith. Surviving are: her brother, David R. Durmon, Pulaski; sisters, Dew "Ducky" Smith, Pulaski, Lois D. Wirt, Pulaski; several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel with Dr. C. R. Conner officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski. Visiting will be Saturday at Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 12:30 until the service hour. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, Va.	Jan. 14, 2004
JORDAN	William	S.		William S. (Bill) Jordan, Jr., 72, formerly of Radford, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2004. He was preceded in death by his wife, Clare Driver Jordan, a son, Robert James Jordan, a grandson, Christopher James Jordan, and his parents, Judge and Mrs. W. Southall Jordan. Survivors include a son, William S. Jordan, III of Greensboro, NC; a daughter, Jan Jordan Justice of Greensboro, NC; two brothers, Robert A. (Bob) Jordan and James W. (Jim) Jordan, both of Radford; and a sister, Lee Jordan Slusher of Radford. Graveside services will be held Sunday, January 2, 2005 at 2:00 p.m. at the Westminster Gardens Cemetery in Greensboro, NC. Arrangements by Lambeth Troxler Funeral Home in Greensboro, NC.	December 29, 2004
JORDAN	Virginia		WHITMAN	October 19, 1943 Funeral services for Mrs. A.H. Jordan who died yesterday morning at the home of her daughter, Mrs. Fred Wilson at Swarthmore, Pa., were held this afternoon from the Stevens Funeral Home with the Rev. D. Trigg James in charge. Burial was in Oakwood Cemetery. The deceased was the former Miss Virginia Whitman, daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. David Whitman of Wythe county. Mrs. Jordan resided in Pulaski many years and was active in church, civic, and social affairs of the town. Since the death of her husband who owned and operated Jordan’s drug store, she has made her home with her daughter. She is survived by two daughters, Mrs. Fred Wilson and Mrs. W.D. Sizer of Glen Ridge, N.J. Also two sisters, Mrs. John Haller of Salem, and Miss Lilly Whitman of Wilmore, Ky.; and Mrs. R.H. Wooling a sister in law. Three sisters preceded her to the grave, Mrs. H.L. McLean, of Wilmore; Mrs. C.M. Galway of Pocahontas; and Mrs. Southgate Taylor of Norfolk.	October 18, 1943
JUSTICE	Virgil	Blake		Virgil Blake Justice, 59, of 1904 Monte Vista Drive, Pulaski died Monday, Dec. 22, 2003 at his home. He was born in Pikesville, Ky. on Nov. 19, 1944 and was a resident of Pulaski for the past 10 years. He was a member of the Board of Directors for the Grundy National Bank and Independent Financier. He was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather and will be loved and missed dearly by all his family and friends. Surviving are: his wife, Betty Sue Ferguson Justice; sister, Pam Bartlett; sons and grandchildren, Vince Justice and his wife Debbie and grandchildren Joshua and Matthew, Duane Justice, Scott Ferguson, Dale Ferguson and his wife Maria and grandchildren Katie and DJ, Paul Ferguson and grandchildren Joshua and Adam and great-grandchild Paul Blake, Dale Wood. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 2 p.m. from Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski. Entombment will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Dublin. Visiting will be Friday evening from the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va.	Monday, Dec. 22, 2003

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