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Last Name	First Name	Middle Name	Maiden Name	Notes	Date of Death
KANODE	Eldee	Monroe		Contributed by Dennis Sheppard	Jan 10, 1996
KANODE	Eva	Cox		Contributed by Dennis Sheppard	Oct 17, 1991
KANODE	Harry	Edward		PULASKI - Harry Edward Kanode, age 73 of Pulaski, died Sunday September 5, 2004 in Pulaski Community Hospital. Born April 3, 1931 in McCoy, Va., he was the son of the late Annabelle Asper Kanode and Lands Kanode. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers: Johnny, and Jackie. He was a retired employee of the Town of Pulaski having worked in the water department. He was a veteran of the United States Army. He is survived by his wife; Lois McCoy Kanode of Pulaski: three brothers; Robert Kanode of Streetsboro, Ohio, Charlie Kanode of Pulaski, and Billy Kanode of Boulder City, Nevada: two sisters; Lura K. Sergent of Virginia Beach, and Nancy K. Stoots of Pulaski. Also survived by nieces and nephews, and great nieces and nephews. A graveside service will be held Wednesday September 8, 2004 at 11:00 a.m. in Oakwood Cemetery with the Rev. Rusty Whitener officiating. The family will receive friends at the Presbyterian Church in America on Memorial Drive immediately following the graveside service. There will be no visiting at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of donations to the Presbyterian Church in America or to a local Pulaski charity. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons, Pulaski.	September 5, 2004
KANODE	John	Henry		Contributed by Dennis Sheppard	Feb 9, 1978
KANODE	Roy	Edward		Contributed by Dennis Sheppard	Feb 28, 1993
KANODE	Virginia		TURNER	PULASKI - Virginia "Jenny" Turner Kanode, age 81 of 4494 Brookmont Road, Pulaski passed away Sunday at the Pulaski Community Hospital. Born Oct. 3, 1923 in Pulaski she was the daughter of the late Lillian Jason and Mollie Hunley Turner. Her sister, Chole Clark, and three brothers, Uyles, Roy, and Elmer Turner also preceded her in death. Surviving are: her husband, Charlie William Kanode, Pulaski; daughter and son-in-law, Judy and Sammy Saunders, Pulaski; grandchildren, Sammy Saunders, Jr., Pulaski, Windy and husband Jackie Lawson, Draper; great grandchildren, Kayla Saunders and Haley Saunders; sisters, Lillian Turner, Dublin, Hester Midkiff, Pulaski; special friend, Shirley Williams. Funeral services will be held Tuesday evening at 8 p.m. at the Abundant Life Ministries, Lee Highway, Pulaski with the Rev. Randall Lawrence and Randy Lawrence, Jr. officiating. The family will receive friends from 6-8p.m. Tuesday evening before the service. Interment will be at Highland Memory Gardens, Wednesday morning 11 a.m. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements.	November 9, 2004
KARSON	Ella	Kate	MORGAN	Monday August 7, 1961 Mrs. Mary Mustard of Dublin received word Saturday of the sudden death of her sister, Mrs. Ella Kate Morgan Karson in Albuquerque, N.M. Funeral services will be held Tuesday in Albuquerque and buried will also take place there. She was the daughter of the late H.E. and Elizabeth Morgan of near Radford in Pulaski County. Following the death of her parents she made her home with her sister, Mrs. Mustard in Dublin. She is survived by her husband A.O. Karson and one son Junior, both of Albuquerque; two sisters Mrs., Mustard and Miss Janie Morgan of Martinsburg, W.Va.; three brothers, William L. Morgan, Edward H. Morgan of Radford; Charles Morgan of Tazewell.
KASTNING	Erika		MARKS	RADFORD - Erika Mathilde Louise (Marks) Kastning of Radford, Virginia passed away on Friday, 16 December 2005 at her home. Mrs. Kastning was 93 years old. She was born in Germany on 30 September 1912, the daughter of Lebrecht H.W. Marks and Anna Marie Louise (nee Krueper) Marks. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernst H. Kastning, Sr. in 2002 and her half-brother, Alexander Berthold Karl Levesque of the United States Army who was killed in action in Germany during World War II. She immigrated to the United States with her family while she was a teenager. She and her husband, also an immigrant from Germany, were married on 9 September 1933. They celebrated their 69th anniversary in 2002. Mrs. Kastning is survived by her two sons, Ernst H. Kastning, Jr. of Radford, and William D. Kastning of Stockton, N. J.; three grandchildren; one great-granddaughter. Donations in Mrs. Kastning’s memory may be made to Radford EMS, 700 Randolph St., Radford, Virginia 24141. There will be no service. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	December 16, 2005
KEELING	Alice	Evelyn;	NUNN	April 15, 1945 Services for Alice Evelyn Keeling, 68, widow of R.A. Keeling, who died Thursday at her home in Allisonia will be held at 2:30 today from the Allisonia Methodist church by the Rev. C.A. Jones and Dr. D. Trigg James. The body will lie in state for an hour before the services. Pallbearers will be Albert Clark, Robert Raymond Dunnigan, Kenneth Huddleston, Harry Moore, Lloyd Carnell, Everett Howard, and Graham Fizer. Burial will be in the Nunn family cemetery. Mrs. Keeling had been a member of the Methodist church since she was 14 years of age. She has resided in Allisonia all of her life. She was the daughter of the late Oliver Perry and Virginia Clark Nunn. Survivors include a son O.A. Keeling of Dublin, and a daughter Virginia Keeling of Alexandria, Va.
KEEN	Verna	Jeanette	PROFFITT	CATAWBA - Verna Jeanette Proffitt Keen, 61, of Catawba , passed away Monday, December 19, 2005 at the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was a member of New Life Harvest Church in Radford. Survivors include her husband, George P. Keen of Catawba; two daughters, Rita Jenkins and Teresa Kincer, both of Bedford; three sons, R. Wayne Keen of Vinton; Roger Keen of Roanoke, and George E. Keen of Bedford; two brothers, Thomas J. Proffitt of Troutville and Raymond Proffitt of Floyd; two sisters, Verda Reynolds of Richlands and Inis Pruitt of Raven; and 11 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Dec. 22, at 10 a.m. at the New Life Harvest Church with Rev. Dallas Vines and Rev. Jim Angle officiating. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. in the Greenhills Memory Gardens in Claypool Hill. The family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Wednesday at the New Life Harvest Church in Radford. In lieu of flowers the family requests that contributions be made to the New Life Harvest Church Building Fund, Box 907, Radford, VA 24141. The family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	December 19, 2005
KEESEE	Mamie			Thursday January 20, 1955 Mrs. Mamie Burnett Keesee, 64, mother of Mrs. Sara Hiltzheimer of Pulaski, died yesterday at her home in Gretna. Funeral services will be held at 11 am tomorrow from the First Baptist Church, Gretna. Interment follows in Gretna Burial Park. Postmistress at Sycamore for several years, she is survived by her husband, John Keesee; and two other daughters, Mrs. Hilda Cox and Mrs. Louise Bledsoe, both of Gretna. Also five sons, James and Bobby Keesee, Sycamore; Roy Keesee, Hampton; Edwin Keesee, Hurt; Earl Keesee, Fort Worth, Texas; one brother, H.F. Burnett, Leesville; four sisters, Mrs. C.B. Phillips, Toano; Mrs. A.M. Carter, Bedford; Mrs. R.W. Johnson, Sycamore; and Mrs. John Morgan, Altavista; and 11 grandchildern.	January 19, 1955
KEGLEY	Avery			RADFORD – Mrs. Avery King Kegley, age 89 of Radford, formerly of Pulaski died Friday, Mar. 3, 2006 at her residence. Funeral arrangements are pending with Thomas M. Seagle and Sons, Pulaski.	Mar. 3, 2006
KEGLEY	Roger	Marshall		Roger Marshall "Hop" Kegley, Sr., 79, of 715 Hickory Avenue, Pulaski, died Thursday morning, June 26, 2003 at his home. He was born in Pulaski, Va. on April 15, 1924, and was the son of the late French W. Kegley and Ellen Kirkner Kegley Thompson. He was also preceded in death by three brothers, Neal Pierson Kegley, Sr., Douglas E. Kegley, Sr. and French W. Kegley, Jr. He was retired from Air Control Corporation, Pulaski. He was a veteran having served during World War II in the United States Navy and he was on a destroyer escort. Surviving are: his wife, Marjorie Kegley, Pulaski; children, Cynthia Davis, Pulaski, Kathleen Linkous, Pulaski, Roger M. Kegley, Jr., Pulaski, Rod M. Kegley, Dublin; step children, William C. Welch, Fla., David L. Welch, Ga.; sisters, Mrs. Arnold “Erline” Lester, Pulaski, Mrs. Douglas “Doris” Flick, Shawsville, Mrs. T. D. “Imogene” Newman, Pulaski, Mrs. Monty “Barbara” Monteith, Pulaski; five grandchildren; five step-grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; one step-great-grandchild. A graveside service will be held Sunday at 4:30 p.m. from Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski with Rev. Don Sizemore officiating. There will be no visitation at the funeral home, but the family will receive friends and family at the home, 715 Hickory Avenue, Pulaski, at any other time. In lieu of flowers the family wishes that memorials be made to the Joy Ranch, P. O. Box 727, Hillsville, Va. 24343, or to the charity of one’s choice. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, Va.	June 26, 2003
KEISTER	Elizabeth		LOVERN	RADFORD - Elizabeth Lovern Keister, age 86, of Radford, died Wednesday, August 16, 2006 in Carilion New River Medical Center. Surviving are her husband, James Keister, Radford, two daughters and sons-in-law, Phyllis and Bobby Alls, Riner, Gail and Danny Quesenberry, Pulaski, a son, Rodney Keister, Fairlawn, a brother, Edward Lovern, Barren Springs, four grandchildren, Keith and Kelley Ferrell, Ethan Alls, and Paige Keister, three step grandchildren, Amy and Sharon Quesenberry and Lea Ann Knick. Funeral services will be at 12 noon Saturday, August 19, at the DeVilbiss Funeral Chapel with Rev. Michael Foutz officiating. Interment will follow in Rockford Cemetery, the family will receive friends from 10:30 a.m. until 12 noon Saturday at the DeVilbiss Funeral Home, Radford.	August 16, 2006
KEISTER	Lewis	Howard		Thursday July 1, 1920 Radford – Lewis Howard Keister, aged 14 years, the only son of Mr. and Mrs. Charles Keister of this place, was fatal shot about 4 o’clock Wednesday afternoon. He, with playmates had been swimming in the New River near the bridge on the Radford side when Bennie King, aged 18 years, exhibited a 41 Colt revolver. The firearm was discharged and the bullet struck the Keister boy and he died almost instantly. King surrendered to the officials. The corner, Dr. W.B. Fuqua held an inquest and decided that the shooting was accidental. Young Keister who was known as “Fatty” because his splendid physical conditions is survived by his parents, one sister, Miss Eulalia, and relative in the city. The funeral will be held this afternoon at 3 o’clock from the Calvary Baptist church. Burial will be at Westview cemetery.	June 30, 1920
KEITH	Mordeci			Transcribed by Carolyn Worrell Monday Jan. 1, 1934 Impressive funeral services were held Monday afternoon at 3:30 from the Brethren Church, at Christiansburg, for Mordecai L Keith who passed away December 22 at Oteen, N.C. His death did not come unexpected to his friends and relatives, as he had been in failing health for a number of years. The deceased was a member of Brethren Church and had attended since childhood. Mr. Keith was connected with the Liberty Mutual Insurance Co, of Roanoke, for a number of years, later being transferred to Christiansburg. The funeral was conducted by the Rev. Harold Row, pastor, assisted by the Rev. J S. Showalter, of Salem. Active pallbearers were brothers of the deceased and those who carried flowers were Mrs. Eva Reed, Mrs. Imogene Smith, Auvra, Mary, and Irene Keith, Edwin and Leslie Keith, nieces and nephews of the deceased. Survivors include his widow, who was Miss Mary Underwood, daughter of G.S. Underwood, prominent citizen of Dublin, one daughter, Helen, his father, the Rev. J. F. Keith, of Christiansburg; five brothers, W. F. Keith, Denver, Colo. G.D. Keith, Roanoke; W.P., S.G., and Gaines Keith, all of Christiansburg.
KELL	Elsie		STURDIVANT	Sunday October 4, 1964 Mrs. Elsie Sturdivant Kell, 29, died Friday night at her home in Wilmington, Del. She is a former Pulaski resident and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Robert Sturdivant of Pulaski. Funeral services will be held Monday in Wilmington.
KELLER	Norman	Herbert		Thursday August 29, 1963 Norman Herbert Keller, 65, Dublin died Wednesday night in Radford Hospital. He was born August 29, 1896 in Kushequa, Pa. son of the late Frederick and Louise Wilnow Keller. He was a member of Dublin Methodist church and a member of Quanwood Masonic Lodge 161, West Virginia. Surviving are his wife Mrs. Mary Shrader Keller; one son Norman H. Keller Jr., Pulaski; one sister Mrs. Florence Marsh, Atkins, W.Va. Funeral will be held Friday at 2 pm from Dublin Methodist church conducted by the Rev. Dan Kelly and Dr. Frank E. Trotter. Burial will be in Highland Memory Gardens Dublin. The body will remain at Strickler’s Funeral Home, Dublin until one hour before the service.	August 28, 1963
KELLER	Thurman	A.		Monday April 16, 1962 Thurman A. Keller, 46, Huntington, W.Va., formerly of Pulaski County died Sunday at his home. He was the son of the late Frank and Elizabeth Heivey Keller, Pulaski County. Funeral will be held Tuesday at 2 pm from the Willis Maon(?) Mortuary, Huntington. Burial will be in Ridgelawn Cemetery there.	April 15, 1962
KELLY	Gladie	Rachel	LINEBERRY	Gladie Rachel Lineberry Kelly, age 72 of 117 5th Street, Dublin passed away Thursday, January 20, 2005 at the Pulaski Health Care Center. Born August 3, 1932 in Carroll County, Virginia she was the daughter of the late Jerry K. & Lettie Burnett Lineberry. Her husband, Robert Malcolm Kelly, Sr. and one brother, Gleason Lineberry also preceded her in death. She was of Baptist Faith. Survivors include a son and daughter-in-law, Robert Malcolm Kelly, Jr. and wife Kimberly Kelly of Dublin; and a granddaughter, M. Adrianne Kelly of Dublin. Funeral services will be conducted Sunday 2:00 P.M. at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with the Pastor Rufus Brock and Pastor Herman L. Sarver officiating. Interment will follow at the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. The family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until time of the service at Bower Funeral Chapel,1631 Bob White Blvd, Pulaski. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements.	January 20, 2005
KELLY	Joseph	Graham		Friday February 20, 1942 Joseph Graham Kelly, 57, died at his home in Whitethorne last night. He is survived by his widow and three children, Bettie, Bonnie, and infant son. Also the following brothers and sisters, J.C. and N.C. Kelly of Draper; Ben Kelly of Wytheville; Mrs. J.F. Kent of Richmond; Miss Elizabeth Kelly of Draper; and Mrs. L.W. Turner of Roanoke. Another daughter Margaret preceded he father in death two and half years ago. Funeral services will be held Saturday afternoon at 2 o’clock at Draper’s Valley Presbyterian church. Dr. George H. Gilmer will be in charge.	February 19, 1942
KELLY	Lena	Leona	RATCLIFF	DUBLIN - Lena Leona Ratliff Kelly, age 94 of Dublin passed away Saturday, September 25, 2004 at the Highland Ridge Nursing Center, Dublin. Born September 20, 1910 in Chilhowie, Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Robert Lee Ratliff and Laura Sparks Ratliff. Her husband, Garnett Edward Kelly and son, Robert Malcolm Kelly, Sr., also preceded her in death. She was a member of the Dublin Baptist Church. For many years, she was a private duty sitter. Surviving are: two Daughters, Frances Lea Akers, Dublin, Brenda Sanborn, St. Helen’s Island, S.C.; one son, Garnett Richard Kelly, Punta Gorda, Fla; ten grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; one sister, Evelyn Tilley, Dublin. Graveside funeral services will be conducted Tuesday 11:00 A.M. at Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin with Pastor Dwight Haynes officiating. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family. Funeral services for Wilma Moore “Billie” Burns Johns, 86, will be held Friday, September 24, 2004 at Dublin Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford.	September 25, 2004
KELLEY	Nathaniel	Crockett		Thursday, February 15, 1979 Draper- Nathaniel Crockett KELLEY, 89, died Wednesday. Funeral Friday at 11 a.m., Draper Valley Presbyterian Church. Arrangements by Steven's Funeral Home, Pulaski.	February 14, 1979
KEMP	Archie	Clarence		PULASKI - Archie Clarence Kemp, age 55, of Pulaski passed away Saturday, April 16, 2005. He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ruth Kemp; and his wife, Pat Crouse Kemp. Survivors include his sons, Anthony Kemp of Christiansburg and Sean Kemp of Pulaski; one grandson, Seth Kemp of Christiansburg; four brothers, James, Robert, Marvin, and Roger Kemp; four sisters, Ella Riddle, Hazel Hyatt, Ollie Able, and Mildred Dunford; many nieces, nephews, and cousins. Archie's family had a private memorial service. In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the American Diabetes Association, P. O. Box 2680; North Canton, OH 44720. The Kemp Family is being served by Horne Funeral & Cremation Service, Christiansburg, (382-2612). Online condolences may be sent by visiting hornefuneralservice.com	April 16, 2005
KEMP	Ruth		MARSHALL;	PULASKI - Ruth Marshall Kemp, 71 of Pulaski, died Sunday morning February 27, 2005 at Pulaski Community Hospital. Born December 14, 1933 in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late Ethel Southern Marshall and Frank W. Marshall. She was a former employee of Jefferson Mills, and a member of Newbern Christian Church. She is survived by her husband Archie Walter Kemp: 1 daughter Leigh Ann Owen of Dublin: 3 sons; Dean Kemp of Dubin, Vic Kemp of Pulaski, and Terry Kemp of Pulaski: 3 sisters; Louise Fitzgerald of Dublin, Mary Jo Leedham of Spring, TX, and Frances Akers of Severn, MD. Also survived by 5 grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 a.m. at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons, with the Rev. John Murphy officiating. Interment will be private. Visiting will be Tuesday 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 they may make memorial contributions to The Newbern Christian Church.Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons, Pulaski.	February 27, 2005
KENNEDY	Charles	Snow		CHARLES SNOW KENNEDY (12-26-2007) PULASKI — Charles Snow Kennedy of Pulaski died late Thursday night Dec. 20, 2007 at his home. Born in West Virginia he was the son of the late Cleovis and Ceanie Harrell Kennedy. Mr. Kennedy and his brothers were brick masons in Pulaski for many years. Surviving are: his wife, Violet Tabor Kennedy; daughters, Janet and John Adkins, Stephanie Kennedy; sons, Christopher and Ila Kennedy, George and Teresa Kennedy; brother, George Kennedy; five grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2 p.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Don Sizemore officiating. Burial will follow in the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Visiting was held Saturday evening from 6-8 p.m. at Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.
KENNEDY	Edward	Kenneth		RICHMOND * Edward Kenneth Kennedy, 64, of Richmond, passed away Thursday Jan. 8, 2004 after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife, Elaine H. Kennedy; sister, Linda K. Crowder; mother-in-law, Edythe H. Harlow; brother-in-law and wife, W. Wayne and Brenda Harlow; nephew and wife, Kevin and Cherie Harlow; and their children, Colin and Avery Harlow; nephew, Kurt Wayne Harlow; two nieces, Leslie Austin and her husband Chuck, their daughter, Sarah Beth Austin, and Kimberly Gwynn and her husband, James, and their children, Daniel Edward and Helen Gwynn. Mr. Kennedy was a retired Richmond Police Officer and was a former Court Security Officer at the John Marshall Courts Building. He was a Vietnam Army veteran. Remains rest at the Central Chapel of the Bennett Funeral Home, 3215 Cutshaw Ave. where the family will receive friends 2:30 to 4:30 and 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday. Funeral services will be held 3 p.m. Sunday Jan. 11 at Boulevard United Methodist Church. Interment in Highland Memory Garden, Dublin at 2 p.m. Monday. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Kidney Foundation, 5001 West Broad St., Richmond, Va. 23230 or the Richmond Animal League, 11401 International Drive, Richmond, Va. 23236.	Jan. 8, 2004
KENNEDY	Elick/Elec			Friday July 5, 1968 Elick Kennedy, 90, Rt. 1, Brookmont, Pulaski, died Sunday night in a local nursing home. Surviving is one step daughter, Mrs. Mack Owen Elliston. Funeral arrangements are pending at Strickler’s Funeral Home. Tuesday July 9, 1968 The funeral for Elec Kennedy, 90, Rt. 1, Brookmont, who died Sunday night in a local nursing home is being held today at 2:30pm from Strickler’s Chapel, conducted by the Rev. G.C. Timmerman. Burial will be in the Ray Cemetery.	June 30, 1968
KENNEDY	Hazel		Tibbs	HAZEL TIBBS KENNEDY (06-21-2007) PULASKI — Hazel Tibbs Kennedy, age 86 of Pulaski, passed away Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at Pulaski Health & Rehab Center. Born Dec. 25, 1920 in Motaoka, W.Va., she was the daughter of the late Lee and Effie Funk Tibbs. Her husband, Frank Andrew Kennedy, four brothers and two sisters also preceded her in death Surviving is her sister and brother-in-law, Okie and Raby Fred Martin of Pulaski. Funeral services will be held Friday, June 22 at 2 p.m. at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski. The family will receive friends from 1 p.m. until time of service at the Bower Funeral Chapel, 1631 Bobwhite Blvd., Pulaski. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements. www.bowerfuneralhome.com	June 21, 2007
KENNEDY	Velma	Ruth	VIARS	DRAPER – Velma Ruth Viars Kennedy, age 67, of Draper, Va. passed away Sunday, Sept. 11, 2005 at her residence. She was born Nov. 17, 1937 in Wythe County, daughter of the late Burt and Maggie Gravley Viars. She was a member of Mt. View Pentecostal Holiness Church. Surviving are: her husband, Cecil Kennedy, Draper; one daughter, Michelle Kennedy, Draper; one son, Tim Kennedy, Pulaski; two grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; three sisters, Alberta Dunaway, Ga., Martha Lawson, Draper, Elizabeth Cregger, Pulaski; one brother, Porter Viars, Barren Springs; several nieces and nephews also survive. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Sept. 14, at 2 p.m. at Mt. View Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Don Frazier and the Rev. Randal Jones officiating. Interment will follow in Memorial Christian Church Cemetery. The body will be taken to the church where the family will receive friends Tuesday from 6-9 p.m. Reese Funeral Home, Austinville, Va. is in charge of the arrangements.	Sept. 11, 2005
KENT	John	Baskerville		Friday October 20, 1972 John Baskerville Kent, 63, of Fallon, Nev., died October 18 at Fallon. He was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. John Howe Kent of Dublin and a former Dublin resident. Surviving are one daughter, Miss Frances Mae Kent, Dublin, and one son, John Baskerville Kent Jr. also of Dublin. A graveside service will be held at 11 am Saturday from New Dublin church cemetery, with the Rev. Claud McCauley, Blacksburg officiating.	October 18, 1972
KENT	May		BASKERVILLE	June 14, 1944 Mrs. May Baskerville Kent, wife of J. Howe Kent, prominent Dublin resident died early today at Jefferson hospital, Roanoke following a major operation. She had been ill for about one week. A native of Hollins, Va., Mrs. Kent was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Barbour Baskerville and had resided in Dublin for many years where she was active in civic and church affairs. She was a member of the New Dublin Presbyterian church and prominent in DAR circles. Surviving are her husband, one son John B. Kent and a granddaughter Frances May Kent. Funeral services will be held at 3 o’clock tomorrow at the new Dublin church with the Rev. W.N. Mebane in charge.
KERSEY	Thomas	William		Sunday September 2, 1962 Thomas William Kersey, 96, passed away at the home of his daughter Mrs. Garnett S. Moore, 24 Fourth Street, N.W., early Saturday morning after a long illness. Surviving are five daughter Mrs. Rhoda K. Hardy and Mrs. Moore, Pulaski; Mrs. George Crowder, Norfolk; and Mrs. J.E. Bell and Mrs. Lena Walker, Middleburg. He is also survived by one son, C.W. Kersey, Towson, Md. Other survivors include 10 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 11 great great grandchildren. Services will be held Monday at 11am from Stevens Funeral Home with Dr. Frank E. Trotter officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. The body will remain at Steven’s. Funeral services for Thomas William Kersey, 96, one of Pulaski’s prominent oldest citizens, was held Monday at 11 am from Stevens Funeral Home, conducted by Dr. Frank E. Trotter with burial in Oakwood Cemetery. The Pulaskian died early Saturday morning after a long illness in the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. Garnett S. Moore, 4th St. The deceased was on of the early settlers in Pulaski who saw the town grow from a little county village with muddy streets and 300 cows grazing on the commons. He was born in Wythe County in 1866, the son of the late Lucinda Ashworth and John Kersey. Coming to Pulaski when he was seven years of age after his father’s death, his mother married Anderson Linkous and he lived on a farm until 1904 when he moved to Pulaski. His first venture here was managing the old Alexander Hotel on Main St. His first wife was Ellen Linkous and after her death he married Jennie Hall. Kersey operated the Pulaski Produce Co. in former days and he was associated for a long time with G.C. Hall and the late Frank Wysor in the real estate business and the purchase a number of farms including the Brown farm of 200 acres where they sold lots; now the Brown Addition and Kersey rented houses in Kersey’s Bottom. A man of inexhaustible energy, the Pulaskian has been a familiar figure about town through the years. He kept abreast of time to the last and was always planning for tomorrow.
KESLING	James	Earl		Mr. James Earl Kesling of Lakeland, FL passed away Nov. 6, 2004. Born on September 9, 1927 in Pulaski, VA, Mr. Kesling moved to Lakeland in 1989. He was a conductor for 31 years with Norfolk Southern Corporation. Mr. Kesling was a 50 year member of the United Transportation Union. He was a navy veteran and member of West Lakeland Church of God. He is Survived by his wife, Naomi Kesling of Lakeland; daughter, Pam Fore and her husband Steven, Lakeland; sisters, Mildred Kidd, Pulaski, VA and Lois Gibbs, Detroit, MI. He was preceded in death by his brother Ralph Kesling. Mr. Kesling's services will be held Wednesday at Florida National Cemetery.	Nov. 6, 2004
KESLING	Patricia		BRYANT	Patricia Bryant “P.K.” Kesling, 70, of Radford, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, June 02, 2006. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert L. and Earlmah Irene Bryant, sister, Nancy Lee and a nephew, Keith Midkiff. Pat graduated from Radford High School in 1953. She received her Nursing Degree from Lynchburg General Hospital. She began her career working at the former St. Albans Hospital in 1961, became Director of Nursing in 1975 until she retired in 1996. She was a friend, mentor and advisor to many employees. While raising her three boys, she was loved by all of the “Fairlawn Boys”. Pat was an extremely active retiree where she was a long time member of the Business Professional Women's Organization and held many offices which include President and Secretary. She was also a member of the First Christian Church, Radford and loved to do her work for the Lord and served as an elder and trustee. Left to share her beautiful memories are three sons and daughters-in-law, Richard “Dickie”, Jr. and Donna Kesling of Pulaski, Robert and Rosemary Kesling of Radford, and Ken and Michelle Kesling of Pulaski; their half-sister, Richelle Kesling Loughlin of Weehawken, NJ; four grandsons, Nat, Cody, Keith and Joshua Kesling; a special great-grandson, Riley Huff; sister and brother-in-law, Barbara and Harold Akers of Christiansburg; a nephew and his wife, George “Eddie” and Vickie Midkiff of Radford; a niece and her husband, Deborah M. and Richard Myers of Christiansburg; numerous cousins from Woolwine and Roanoke; special friend and pastor, Gina Rhea; and all the “Fairlawn Boys”. A celebration of her life will be held Tuesday, June 6, 2006 at 1p.m. at the First Christian Church in Radford with Rev. Gina Rhea and Rev. Christine Reisman officiating. Interment will follow in the Sunrise Burial Park in Radford. In lieu of flowers and food, the family requests that contributions be made to either the Pat Kesling Scholarship Fund, P. O. Box 627, Radford, VA 24141 or the First Christian Church, 400 Tyler Avenue, Radford, VA 24141. The family will receive friends from 2 p.m. until 4:p.m. and 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Monday at the Mullins Funeral Home and at all other times at Pat's house. Special thanks to Dr. Leslie and the staff at NRVMC and to all our close friends and extended families whom have had us in your thoughts and prayers during this time. The Kesling family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home & Crematory in Radford. (www.mullinsfuneralhome.com)	June 02, 2006
KESSLER	Ruth	Magdalene		PEMBROKE — Ruth Magdalene Roop Kessler, 80, of Pembroke, passed away Tuesday, February 1, 2005. She was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Radford. Survivors include a daughter, Shirley Kathleen Kessler Owens of Tallahassee, FL; four grandchildren. Graveside services will be held Friday, February 4, 2005 at the West View Cemetery in Radford with Rev. Jim Walker officiating. Arrangements by Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	February 1, 2005
KIDD	E.	Earl		Transcribed by Carolyn Worrell Tuesday, March 20, 1962 E. Earl KIDD, 62, Port Hueneme, Calif., died suddenly yesterday. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ellen KIDD, California; mother, Mrs. Nannie M. KIDD, Christiansburg; three sisters, Mrs. O. S. MUSTARD, Mechanicsburg; Mrs. Ernest LUCAS, Bastian and Mrs. R.T. LONG, Pulaski; six brothers, Okie KIDD, Pulaski, Everett KIDD, Mechanicsburg; Brady KIDD, Floyd; Jack KIDD, Christiansburg; Marvin KIDD, Redlands, Calif.; Eli KIDD, San Diego, Calif. Funeral arrangements are pending.	March 19, 1962
KIDD	Virginia	J.		Thursday October 2, 1941 Funeral services were held this week for Mrs. E.J. Kidd of Roanoke, former resident of Pulaski at the Oakland Baptist church. She is survived by her husband and the following children, Mrs. Annie Light of W.Va.; Mrs. Grace Dulaney of Roanoke; Mrs. Ruth Leifer of Wytheville; John E. Kidd of Roanoke; Mason L. Kidd of Montvale; and James P. Kidd of Pulaski. She also leaves 34 grandchildren and 10 great grandchildren. ***1900 census, Montgomery, Blacksburg, Jefferson Kidd was living with wife Virginia, and children, Sara, Anna, John, Evie, Pearce, and Mason. ***1910 census, Montgomery, Christiansburg, Jefferson E. Kidd living with wife Virginia J. and children Eva, James, Mason, and Ruth. ***1930 census, Roanoke, Big Lick, Mason L. Kidd had father Ernest J. Kidd and mother Virginia J. Kidd living with him.
KIDD	Nannie		REYNOLDS	Monday February 5, 1962 Funeral services for Mrs. Nannie Reynolds Kidd, 68, of Newbern will be held Tuesday at 3 pm in the chapel at Strickler’s Funeral Home. Mr. Kidd was killed around 7:45 Saturday when she was struck by a car on Route 100, three miles south of Dublin. State Trooper W.W. Lester said Mrs. Kidd and her husband Grayson Kidd, were walking north on the right shoulder of the highway when they were struck by a station wagon traveling in the same direction. Kidd is listed in fair condition at the Pulaski Hospital. The driver of the vehicle was identified as Malcom H. Gray, 48, Dublin. Gray told police that the couple walked out in front of his car and he could not avoid hitting them. The accident is still under investigation today by the state police here. The Rev. Ray Reid will conduct the 3 pm funeral service. Burial will follow in the Shiloh Cemetery. The body will remain a Strickler’s Funeral Home until after the service. Mrs. Kidd is survived by her husband; three sisters, Mrs. Truman Duncan, Mrs. Ernest Lawson, and Mrs. Rollie Duncan; two brothers, Ray and Tom Reynolds all of Draper. Active pallbearers will be Donald Kidd, Sidney Reynolds, William Reynolds, Wesley Lawson, Richard Duncan, and William O’Dell.	February 3, 1962
KIDD	Richard	Samuel		BARREN SPRING – Richard Samuel Kidd, age 58, of Barren Springs, Va., passed away Sunday, Dec. 11, 2005 at his home. He was born Feb. 14, 1947 in West Va., son of the late Jessie Samuel and Nora Lusk Kidd and was preceded in death by a sister, Sue Myers and an infant grandson, Codey Stone. Richard was a member of Riverview Church of God, an electrician at Volvo and served in the United States Army. Surviving are: his wife, Barbara Kidd of the home; two daughters, Lynn K. Stone, Max Meadows, Ginger Remines, Barren Springs; four grandchildren; many other relatives also survive. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, Dec. 14, at 11 a.m. at the Riverview Church of God with the Rev. Raymond White and the Rev. Gary Wheeler officiating. Interment will follow in the Kidd Family Cemetery. The body will be taken to the Riverview Church of God where the family will receive friends Tuesday from 6 to 8 p.m. or at the residence at any time. Reese Funeral Home, Austinville, Va. is in charge of arrangements.	Dec. 11, 2005
KILLEN	Catherine	LaFerne	MCDANIEL	Catherine LaFerne McDaniel Killen known as Hillclimber and Maw, 67, of 45 5th Street N.E., Pulaski died early Thursday morning July 24, 2003 in the Pulaski Community Hospital. She was born in Dublin on July 16, 1936 and was the daughter of the late Paul W. McDaniel, Sr., and Mable K. McDaniel. She was also preceded in death by a brother, Paul W. “Sonny” McDaniel, Jr., and by a husband, Wayne Kelsie Sisk and by three nephews, Tommy S. Dowell, Richard J. “Billy Jo” McDaniel and Toby N. Killen. She was a member of the New Dublin Presbyterian Church and she attended the Peak Creek Mission of Prayer. She is survived by her husband Ronald E. Killen, Pulaski; children & spouses, Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence E. “Skipper” Dobbins, Jr., Buckeye Lake, Ohio, Sissie & Scott Slayman, Radford, Debbie & Ronald Alcorn, Christiansburg; step-son Arlis N. Killen, Pulaski; 7 grandchildren, sisters Frances M. Crockett, Dublin, Ann Dowell, Pulaski, Geneviere Albert, Dublin; 12 nieces and nephews, several great nieces & great nephews. Funeral service will be held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dale Akers officiating. Burial will follow in the New Dublin Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Visiting will be Friday evening from the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.	July 24, 2003
KILLIAN	Sarah			Monday April 16, 1928 Dublin – Mrs. Sarah M. Killian died this afternoon at the home of her daughter Mrs. A.C. Spotts, aged 84 years. She had been ill for some time, due to infirmities of age. She had been making her home with her daughter for a number of years and was beloved by a host of friends. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
KIMBLER	Ruth	Ellen	DALE	DUBLIN - Ruth Ellen Dale Kimbler, age 50 of Mitchell Drive, Dublin went home to be with her Savior Monday, January 16, 2006 at the Pulaski Community Hospital. Born January 25, 1955 in Radford, Va. she was the daughter of Nellie Lorrine Worrell Whitt and the late Emmett Paxton Dale. She was a past employee of the Old Radford Community Hospital. She was a member of the New Hope Baptist Chapel. Surviving are: her husband, Jesse Mack Kimbler, Dublin; daughter, Melissa Kimbler, Dublin; mother, Nellie Lorrine Worrell Whitt, Dublin; sisters and brothers-in-law, Carol Sue and Terry Taylor, Jacksonville, Fla., Mary and David Atkinson, Pulaski; half sisters, Edith Jamison, William, Pa., Betty Ann Simpkins, Henrico Co., Va.; nephew, Aaron Atkinson; nieces, Sonya Atkinson, Cheyenne Taylor. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with the Deacon Terry Henley officiating. Interment will follow at the Thornspring Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Bower Funeral Chapel, 1631 Bobwhite Blvd., Pulaski. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements.	January 16, 2006
KIMBROUGH	William			November 1965 Fairfax, Va. – A 19 year old construction worker from Pulaski, Va. was killed Wednesday in a cave in while repairing a Shirley Highway bridge over Accotink Creek, police said. William Kimbrough Jr. was pronounced dead on arrival at Fairfax Hospital where he as rushed by the Lorton rescue squad. Another worker James Brown, 23, Woodbridge Va., scrambled out of the trench where the two were working in time to escape the tons of damp dirt that penned Kimbroughs’ head against a concrete slab.
KINCER	Bobby	D.		BOISE - Bobby D. Kincer, 68, of Boise, passed away suddenly at his home Sunday, Dec. 28, 2003. Bobby D. was born Feb. 12, 1935 at home in Wythe County, VA to Olin and Eva Kincer. A celebration of life will be held at 11 :00 AM on Monday, January 5, 2004 at Cloverdale Funeral Home, 1200 N. Cloverdale St, Boise. Presiding will be Pastor Sam Farlow. His ashes will be laid to rest when the Boise Veteran's cemetery is completed. Arrangements are under the direction of Cloverdale Funeral Home, Boise. Known to his military buddies as "Bobby D." he served his country for 20 years as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician, in the Navy. Chief Torpedoman's Mate, Bobby D. was an icon in the Navy EOD field as he was highly respected for his technical skills and his leadership as an instructor at the Navy School of EOD Indian Head, MD. After retiring from the Navy, Bobby D. worked 10 years in Maryland and Washington, DC, in numerous EOD related fields. He later moved to the "Sand Hills" area north of Panama City, FL where he lived until his marriage to Linda Kay Fleetwood from McCall, ID on May 23,1988, in Panama City. He sold his house, truck, boat, and car to follow Linda's State Department career. Bobby D. and his bride of 15 years moved to Boise two years ago to be near family. Before Linda's retirement they lived in Quito, Ecuador; Port Tobacco, Maryland; Colombo, Sri Lanka, and Concord, CA. Their foreign travels included Chile, Peru, Argentina, India, Hungary, Czech Republic, Australia, New Zealand, and Thailand. This last summer they started enjoying the USA with an RV, visiting the Oregon coast, Oklahoma, Missouri, and the national parks of the west. Bobby D. will be remembered for his many attributes, but especially for his million-dollar smile, wit, being a joker, generous heart, and a loving husband. He enjoyed people, was always willing to help others and wanted to have fun. Bobby D. was a member of Elks Lodge #1772, Kodiak, AK for 43 years; the American Legion, Post #0233, Indian Head, MD for 22 years and Veterans of Foreign Wars, Post #00063, La Plata, MD for 10 years. Bobby D. is survived by his wife Linda Kay; three sisters, Norfa Smith and Mary Francis Lovern of Pulaski, VA, and Shirley Collins of Dale City, VA; his brother Eddie Kincer ofWytheville, VA; and numerous nieces and nephews. Instead of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made in Bobby D's name to EOD Memorial Committee, PO Box 594, Niceville, FL 32588 with the checks made out to "The EOD Memorial". WEB site for the EOD Memorial: http://www.eodmemoria1.org/index3.html	Dec. 28, 2003
KINCER	William	Gordon		Tuesday March 13, 1934 William Gordon Kincer, 89, died here at his home Wednesday afternoon after a short illness. Funeral serviced will be held at Bethel church Friday morning at 11 o’clock and burial in a nearby cemetery. He was a confederate solider, a member of Company D, 51st, Virginia infantry.
KING	Anna	Marie		Anna Marie King, 80, of Pulaski, died Friday night, June 20, 2003 in the Pulaski Community Hospital. She was born in Pulaski on Feb. 24, 1923 and was the daughter of the late Smith King and Mary Mabe King. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Patricia “Pat” McCormick, by a grandson, Perry McCormick and by a granddaughter, Peggy McCormick. She was also preceded in death by five sisters and two brothers. She was the owner and operator of the Sands Motel and Restaurant. She is survived by a son-in-law, James McCormick of Pulaski and several nieces and nephews and several great-nieces and great-nephews. The funeral service will be held Monday at 2 p.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Jim Linkous officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Visiting will be Sunday evening from the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. The family wishes that memorials be made to the Faith Bible Church, 110 LaGange Street, Pulaski, VA 24301. The family will be meeting at the home of Mary Ann Lucas, 4797 Ebb Hall Road, Dublin. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.	June 20, 2003
KING	Bernice		BOCOCK	Monday November 27, 1972 Mrs. Bernice Bocock King, 87, of Route 3 Pulaski, died early Sunday morning in Pulaski General Hospital. Born in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late James M. Bocock and Gillie E. Farmer, and the widow of David Francis King. Surviving are two sons, William M. King and John D. King both of Pulaski; four daughters Mrs. Elva Runyon, Mrs. Elsie Whitaker, Miss Beulah King, and Mrs. Melvin Warden all of Pulaski; three brothers, John Bocock, Cheshire, Ohio; Emmett Bocock, Maysville, Ky.; and Glenn Bocock, Pulaski; one sister Mrs. Lucy Stuart, Pulaski; five grandchildren, and 12 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held at 2 pm Tuesday from the First Christian Church with the Rev. Carl France officiating, assisted by the Rev. Auburn Bowers. Burial will follow in Thornspring Cemetery. Thomas M. Seagle and Sons Funeral Home in handling the arrangements.	November 26, 1972
KING	Blanche		FARMER	Tuesday November 13, 1962 Funeral arrangements for Mrs. Blanche Farmer King, 45, Riverdale, Md., formerly of Dublin, who died Saturday is being held today at 2 pm in Chamber Funeral Home, Riverdale with burial in Fort Lincoln, Mt. Rainer, Md. She is survived by her husband Seagle King, one daughter Mrs. Gean Breese and one son, Kirby King, both of Maryland; eight brothers, Lee Farmer, Christiansburg; Rhea Farmer, Radford; Lawrence, Arthur, Roy, and Emmett Farmer all of Pulaski; John and Cloyd Farmer, Mt Rainer; seven grandchildren.	November 10, 1962
KING	Boyd	L.		PULASKI – Boyd L. King, age 78 of 3760 Old Newbern Road, Pulaski passed away Wednesday, Sept. 14, 2005 at the Pulaski Community Hospital. Born July 9, 1927 in Carroll County, Va. he is the son of Lennie P. Flemming King and the late Dewey Lincoln King. He was a member of the VFW Post #1184 Pulaski, having served as a veteran of the United States Navy and played years ago as a pitcher and a catcher for the former Pulaski Counts Baseball Team. He was retired from RAAP with over 25 years of service. He had also worked as an engineer for the N&W Railroad for 15 years. Surviving are: his wife, Helen Hall Hanks King, Pulaski; sons and daughters-in-law, Stephen and Peggy Hanks, Xenia, Ohio, John and Mitzi Hanks, Jamestown, Ohio; mother, Lennie P. Flemming King, Dublin; brothers and sister-in-law, Jewell Wayne and Sue King, Pulaski, Melvin D. King, Pulaski; sister and brother-in-law, Melodean and Douglas R. Crowell, Pulaski; grandchildren, Eric Hanks, Dayton, Ohio, Ian Hanks, Jamestown, Ohio, Kayleigh Hanks, Jamestown, Ohio. Funeral services will be held 2 p.m. Friday at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with the Rev. Travis Ormsby and Pastor Allen Harmon officiating. Interment will follow at the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin with military honors at the graveside. The family will receive friends Friday from 1 p.m. until time of the service. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations, in his memory, be made to the Joy Ranch, c/o P. O. Box 727, Hillsville, Va. 24343 or the American Diabetes Association, 530 East Main Street, Suite 200, Richmond, Va. 23219. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements.	Sept. 14, 2005
KING	Charles	Kelley		Sunday July 21, 1963 Charles Kelley King died Friday afternoon at his home in Poplar Hill. He was a retired farmer and a coal dealer in Pulaski. King was born in Pulaski County January 10, 1885, the son of the late John Nye and Martha Taylor King. He is survived by to daughters, Mrs. R.A. Baumgarderner, Shreveport, La.; and Mrs. E.D. Smith of Radford; one son, John K. King of Pulaski; and two brothers Toby King of Bland and Sidney King of Kingston, W.Va. Funeral services will be held at the Millirons Methodist Church at Poplar Hill, conducted by the Rev. Ben Lyons and the Rev. W.D. Larowe. Burial will follow in the Millirons Church Cemetery. The body will remain at Strickler’s Funeral Home until one hour before the service.
KING	Glenna	Josephine	DEXTER	RADFORD - Glenna Josephine King, age 65 of 5960 Belspring Road, Radford passed away Friday, January 13, 2006 at the University of Virginia Medical Center, Charlottesville. Born October 4, 1940 in Grayson County, Virginia, she was the daughter of William Glen Dexter and Sylvia Vira Dalton Dexter. She was a designer with Northside Flower Shop in Radford for over 10 years and a member of the Cornersview Pentecostal Holiness Church, Snowville Community. Surviving is her husband of 50 years- Raymond Eugene King of Radford; Daughter and Son-in-law: Anita and Dean Eibert- Basin, Wyoming; Sons and Daughters-in-law: Raymond King, Jr of Bassett, Va., Allen and Debee King of Phoenix, AZ, Joe and Selena King of Lexington, Va, Robin and Joye King of Ormic, Philipines, Kenneth and Tracy King of Bassett, Va., and Douglas and Lori King- Critz, Va. Eighteen grandchildren and seven great grandchildren. Sisters and Brothers-in-law include Gaynell and Truman Shumanof Woodlawn, Ruth and Roy Jackson of Lumberton, N.C., Wanda and Jesse Shuman of Hillsville, Naomi Fortner of Bassett, Va. Brothers and Sisters-in-law: George and Shryl Dexter of Ga., Donnie Dexter of Bassett, Va., Mark and Teresa Dexter- Henry, Va. Funeral services will be conducted Tuesday 11:00 a.m. at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with Brother Frankie Graham officiating. Interment will follow at Sunrise Cemetery, Fairlawn. The family will receive friends Monday 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.	January 13, 2006
KING	Florence			Wednesday June 10, 1942 Florence King, 18, well known colored girl, died yesterday at Pulaski hospital. She is survived by her mother Mrs. Alma King, a sister Mrs. Geraldine Petty of Pulaski, and one brother, James Kind of Washington. Services will be held tomorrow at 2 pm at North Pulaski church.	June 9, 1942
KING	Frederick	Wayne		PULASKI - Frederick Wayne King, age 70 of Pulaski and formerly of Fredericksburg, Va., died Wednesday June 28, 2006 in Pulaski Health and Rehabilitation Center. Born August 22, 1935 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late Stella Grace Grubb King and Thomas Clarence King. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert “Bob” King. He was a veteran of the U.S. Airforce and a member of the Trinity Evangelical Lutheran Church in Pulaski. He is survived by his wife Eleanor “Cil” Ryan King of Fredericksburg, Va.: a son; Joseph King of Colonial Beach, Va.: a daughter; Amy King-Whitehouse of Hampton, Va.: a brother; John Thomas King of Roanoke: two sisters; P. Ann King of Pulaski, and Cheryl Underwood of Draper. Funeral services will be held Friday June 30, 2006 at 8:00 p.m. at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons. A graveside service will be held Saturday at 2:00 p.m. in the Dublin Town Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. prior to the service. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in the form of donations to the Beulah House in care of Linda McGhee, Treasurer P.O. Box 535 Dublin, Va. 24084. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons, Pulaski.	June 28, 2006
KING	James	P.		Sunday January 4, 1942 Funeral services were held Saturday at the family residence for James P. King, 76, of Delton, who died Thursday at Pulaski hospital. Burial was in the family cemetery. Mr. King, a long time resident, is survived by his widow Alice Hawlett King; six sons, Wesley of Charlestown, John and Jesse of Radford, M. Mayo of Bluefield, Russell of Oregon and Lowman D. of Delton; five daughters, Mrs. Lee Dalton of Draper, Mrs. Frank Wall of Welsh W.Va., Mrs. William Blanton of Shreveport La., Mrs. Jim Smith and Maggie King of Delton.
KING	James	Peter		RADFORD * James Peter King, 101, of Radford, VA died on Sunday, January 18, 2004 at Montgomery Regional Hospital. He was born in Marion, Va. on December 12, 1902, and was the son of the late Dr. and Mrs. John C. King. His wife, Rose Mary Rasmussen King and his wife, Anna Taylor Whitman King, preceded him in death. A graduate of Va Tech and UVa Medical School, Dr. King was medical director of St. Albans Psychiatric Hospital until his retirement in 1976. He is survived by two sons, Dr. James Peter King, Jr., of Galax, Va., and Dr. William Whitman King of Christiansburg, Va.; 2 daughters Mrs. J.R. Lucas (Ann K.) of Myrtle Beach, S.C., Mrs. Woody Gaskins (Susan K.) of Radford, Va. Dr. King is also survived by 17 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 22, 2004, at 11 AM at Christ Lutheran Church in Radford, with Rev. John McCandlish officiating. Entombment will follow in West View Cemetery, Radford. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contributions be made to Christ Lutheran Church, 205 Harvey Street, Radford, VA 24141, or to the James P. King Endowment, Radford High School Foundation, P.O. Box 3666, Radford, Va. 24143. The family will receive friends from 5 to 8 PM on Tuesday, January 21, 2004 at Mullins Funeral Home, Radford.	January 18, 2004
KING	John	William		PULASKI - John William King, Sr. age 75 of 705 Burgis Avenue, Pulaski passed away Tuesday, March 07, 2006 at his home. Born August 7, 1930 in Bland, Va. he was the son of the late George William & Eva Tottie Hancock King. Surviving are: his wife of 52 years, Frances King, Pulaski; sons, John William King, Jr., Salem, Va., Gary Wayne King, Pulaski; daughters, Vickie Marie King, Pulaski, Kathy Lynn King, Pulaski, Carol Ann King, Pulaski, Debra Jean King, Pulaski; 5 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with the Rev. Dale Akers officiating. Interment will follow at the Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday evening at the Bower Funeral Chapel, 1631 Bobwhite Blvd., Pulaski.	March 07, 2006
KING	Lennie	Fleming		LENNIE FLEMING KING (04-19-2007) DUBLIN – Lennie Fleming King, 97, of Dublin, Va. died early Wednesday morning, April 18, 2007 in the Highland Ridge Rehab Center, Dublin. She was born in Carroll Co., on May 15, 1909 and she was the daughter of the late Moore Fleming and Laura Jane Primm Fleming. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Dewey L. King, a son, Boyd L. King and by a son-in-law, Douglas R. Crowell. She loved gardening and she was an avid flower gardener. Surviving are: her daughter, Melodean King Crowell, Pulaski; sons and spouse, Jewell W. and Sue King, Pulaski, Melvin D. King, Pulaski; special daughters-in-law, Helen H. King, Pulaski, Sue M. King, Pulaski; special sister-in-law, Octavia Clark, Dublin; four grandchildren and spouse, Jewell W. King, Jr., Jackie L. King, Melissa K. (Missy) and Jamie Radcliffe, Jeffrey D. King; four great-grandchildren and spouse, Jeffrey A. King, Ashley (King) and Roger Crigger, Sr Amn Joseph (Joey) Radcliffe, AFB Guam, Jessica D. Radcliffe; two great-great-grandchildren, Tyler and McKenize Crigger. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 7 p.m. from the Stevens Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Allan Harman officiating. Visiting will be Thursday evening at Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 p.m. until the service hour. A graveside service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. from the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va.	Aptil 19, 2007
KING	Lillian	Rose	VIRES	DRAPER - Lillian Rose Vires King, 90, of 5052 Clark Ferry Road, Draper, Va. died Monday, Sept. 22, 2003 in the Carilion New River Valley Medical Center, Radford. She was born on Sept. 7, 1913 in Graysontown, Montgomery County, Va. and was the daughter of the late Ephraim Gleen Vires and Elizabeth Ada Stone Vires. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jesse G. King and by two sisters, Mildred Vires Carroll Moxley and Ellamae Vires Hedge. Mrs. King was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy at Delton. Surviving are: her daughter, Virginia Louise King Ezzell, Draper; sons, William Greer King, Draper, James Thomas King, Draper, Travis Dale King, Manassas; sisters, Elsie June Vires Boothe, Snowville, Carrie Vires Hurt, Pulaski, Lima B. Vires, Kalamazoo, Mich.; grandchildren, Robert David Ezzell, Virginia Ann Ezzell, Brenda Ann King Castro, James Jonathan King, Tracy Lynn King, Kelly McMahon King, Amanda Rae King, Brittany Sue King; great-grandchildren, Tracey Lee King, Santana Lynn Castro, Carlos Alberta Castro, Mark Alen Shamron Castro, Destiny Shyann Castro, and twins: Brendin and Breann; very special friend, Marlene Eller; many other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 p.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel with Pastor Diane Stanley officiating. Burial will follow in Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. Visiting will be Wednesday evening at Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski.	Sept. 22, 2003
KING	Margaret	Ann	Farmer	Tuesday October 16, 1923 Dublin, Va. – Mrs. Margaret F. King was born October 9, 1846 and departed this life October 12, 1923, aged 77 years and three days. She was married to James _____ King, March 1, 1866 who preceded her to the life beyond about 6 years ago. To this union were born the following children. Mrs. G.D. Morehead, Lee, James, and Emmett King, of Mountain View; Mrs. J.H. Haley, Mrs. G.G Dudley Jr, and J.F. King, New River Depot, Va., who survive her besides her two sisters, Mrs. N.C. Armer, Mountain View, and Mrs. Newton Davis of Bland county, having died at Graham Va. just two weeks ago. She is also survived by 22 grandchildren, and two great grandchildren. Her health began failing several years ago, more noticeable after the death of her husband and grief mingled with age brought her to the end of a useful life. She was converted and joined the M.E. Church South, nearly fifty years ago and lived in imitation of the life of her Master as near as she could ever ready to lend a helping hand and sympathy to those in distress and need and as long as her strength was sufficient she was a very active and faithful worker in her church, her home and hospitality being open to the ministry of all denominations. Her remains were laid to rest on Saturday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock in Mountain View Cemetery, funeral services being conducted by her life long friend Mr. James T. Trolinger of Pulaski preceded her to life beyond assisted by Rev. J.D. Dame of New River Depot. The pallbearers were six of her grandsons and the flower girls were grand daughters. The esteem in which she was held was evidenced by the very large and sympathetic concourse of people in attendance and the beautiful flower that covered her grave.	Oct 12, 1923
KING	Mary	Clara	SARVER	PULASKI – Mary Clara Sarver King, 83, of Pulaski passed away Sunday, Dec. 26, 2004 at her home after a long illness. She was born in Bland County on Dec. 3, 1916 and was the daughter of the late William Sarver and Geneva Clark Sarver. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John D. King and by two daughters, Diane French and Lois Eanes and by a number of brothers and sisters. Surviving are: two sons, Emmett French, Hendersonville, Tenn., Jerry French, Round Lake, Ill.; three daughters, Rosa French, Radford, Freda Byrne, Pulaski, Cora Lee Graham, Pulaski; 15 grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two special friends, Betty Hancock, Eula Mae Hughes. Funeral service will be held Wednesday at 11 a.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel with Rev. Ralph Clark officiating. Burial will follow in the Bland Cemetery, Bland 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.	Dec. 26, 2004
KING	Murlie		SOWERS	RICHMOND — Murlie Sowers King, age 89 of Richmond and formerly of Pulaski County, died Friday afternoon December 16, 2005 in a Richmond Hospital surrounded by her loved ones. Born February 6, 1916 in Pulaski County, she was the daughter of the late Martha Ellen Bowers Sowers & George Thomas Sowers. Mrs. King was a former member of the Newbern United Methodist Church & she attended Ginter Park United Methodist Church in Richmond. Most of her adult life was spent helping others. She was a former matron of the Eastern Star Home in Richmond, and the Home for Ladies in Petersburg. She spent her later years doing private duty nursing until her retirement. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband W.H. "Bud" King, 4 brothers and 4 sisters and a wonderful grandchild Lisa King. She is survived by 3 sons: Buddy W. King and his wife Shelvia of Virginia Beach, Charles R. King and Wilbur L. King both of Richmond: a brother; Walter "Red" Sowers of Dublin: 6 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. She is also survived by a special niece; Deborah Hollandsworth and her husband Lee. Funeral services will be held Monday December 19, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons with the Rev. Randy Winn officiating. Interment will follow in the Dublin Town Cemetery. Visiting will be anytime Sunday after 1:00 p.m. at the funeral home where the family will receive friends from 3 until 5 p.m. The family wishes to express deep appreciation to Mr. & Mrs. Jay Snoddy of Richmond for their love & kindness to our mother. Flowers will be appreciated, but for those who wish, they may make memorial contributions to any local organization. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons, Pulaski.	December 16, 2005
KING	Nellie	M.		Transcribed by Liz Linden Thursday, February 22, 1962 Mrs. Nellie M. King, 49, died at her home in Bland early this morning after a long illness. Surviving are husband, John D. King; two daughters, Mrs. Nora Hopkins, Pulaski and Miss Pauline King, Bland; five sons, Robert W. King and John [ B.? or D.?] King, Jr., both of Narrows; Garland King, Danny King and Jimmy King, all of Bland; three half sisters, Mrs. Robert Atkins, Ceres, Mrs. Luther Dillow, Bland, Mrs. Ralph Cox, Norfolk; four half brothers, Paul R. Pauley, dow Pauley, William E. Pauley, and Harmon  W. Pauley, all of Bland; and seven grandchildren. The body will remain at Newberry Funeral home in Bland pending arrangements.
KING	Nicole	Celena		Miss. Nicole Celena King, age 23, of 10909 Glade Valley Road, Ennice, NC, died Sunday, November 3rd., at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro, NC. She is survived by her mother, Donna Rutherford King of the home; a sister, Crystal King of Raleigh, NC; maternal grandparents, Clifford and Lucille Rutherford of Ennice; paternal grandparents, Dan and Shirley Thomason of Galax, VA; paternal great-grandmother, Ether King, Pulaski, Va; and several cousins, aunts, uncles and a host of friends. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday afternoon at 4:00 p.m. at the New Covenant Church with burial in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 until 4 p.m., Wednesday, at the church. The family ask that food be taken to the church. Flowers will be appreciated or memorials can be made to the National Kidney Foundation of NC, 9708 White Clay Court, Raleigh, NC 27617. Grandview Memorial Funeral Home of Sparta is in charge of the arrangements.	Sunday, November 3, 2002
KING	Raimey		PINNIX	Thursday January 19, 1978 Mrs. Raimey Pinnix KING, widow of Edward Oscar King, Sr., died Saturday afternoon in the Southwestern State Hospital in Marion, Va. A former resident of 9 Ninth Street, N.W., in Pulaski, she was a member of the First United Methodist Church. She was born in Danville, Va., and the daughter of the late William Gunn and Marie New PINNIX. Surviving are a son, Edward Oscar KING, Jr., of Pulaski, and two grandsons. The funeral service will be field Monday at I I a.m. from the Stevens Funeral Chapel with tile Rev. James Hankins officiating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call after 10 a.m. Sunday or between 7 and 9 p.m. Sunday. In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorials to the charity of choice.	January 14, 1978
KING	Richard	Lewis		DUBLIN - Richard Lewis King, 58, of 517 Church Street, Dublin, passed away Friday, July 2, 2004 at the New River Valley Medical Center. Born May 16, 1946 in Dublin, he was the son of the late Harl "Bud" King and Janie Jordan King. He was a past employee of the Intermet Radford Foundry with 19 years of service. He was a veteran of the United States Army, having served in Vietnam, where he received a Purple Heart. He was a member of the Pulaski V.F.W. Post #1184, and the Pulaski American Legion. Surviving are his wife of 34 years, Carol Clark King of Dublin; daughter, Janie Lynn King Sirt of Dublin; grandson, Dakota Lewis Sirt of Dublin; two sisters and son-in-law, Barbara Spence of Christiansburg and Hilda and Terry Huffstickler of Gaffney, S.C.; beloved ex-son-in-law, Roger Sirt of Pulaski; brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law, Roger and Peggy Clark of Pulaski, Barbara and Muncy Swecker of Pulaski, and Dorothy and Sheffey Waller of Pulaski; special sidekicks, Raskel, Brandie and Toby; special cousin and his wife, Tom Lorton and Mary Lou; special lifelong friends, David Farmer, Doug Bryson and many more. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, with the Rev. Shawn Wilburn officiating. Interment will follow at the Old Dublin Cemetery, Dublin, with full Military Honors conducted by the Pulaski V.F.W. Post #1184. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bower Funeral Chapel, 1631 Bobwhite Blvd., Pulaski. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski, is handling the arrangements.	Friday, July 2, 2004
KING	Velma		TURMAN	NEWBERN - Velma Turman King, age 94 of Newbern, died early Monday morning June 27, 2005 in Pulaski Community Hospital. Born May 20, 1911 in Floyd County, Va., she was the daughter of the late Lucindia Quesenberry Turman and Tildon Turman. She was a retired employee of Virginia Maid Hosiery Mill with 33 years of employment, a member of the Newbern Christian Church with 40 years of membership, a member of the New River Historical Society, and she loved gardening, especially roses. In addidtion to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Howard Jackson King, Sr. and a son Howard Jackson King, Jr. She is survived by her special friends and caregivers; Garnett & Lassie "Wiladean" Lindsey. Funeral services will be held Wednesday June 29, 2005 at 11:00 a.m. at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons. Interment will follow in Newbern Cemetery. Visiting will be anytime Tuesday 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, they may make memorial contributions to the Newbern Christian Church or to the charity of your choice. Online condolences may be sent to the family by visiting www.seaglefuneralhome.com. Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons, Pulaski.	June 27, 2005
KING	W.	F.		Monday June 1, 1942 Christiansburg – W.F. King, 21, who lived between here and Riner, died in New Altmont hospital about 10 o’clock this morning from injuries received some time during last night. It was believed here that he was either the victim of a hit-run accident or had fallen or jumped from a truck. King was found unconscious besides the highway by a passerby and was in a critical condition when taken to the hospital, according to Dr. J.F. Airsell of the hospital staff. He had a serve chest injury, probably spine fracture and other injuries. County and state officers are investigating the case in an effort to determine how and when King was injured. He was a member of a family well know in the county.
KING	William	Chatman		Sunday July 16, 1961 William Chatman King, 92, of Newbern, died early Saturday morning at his home following an extended illness. A retired farmer, King was born in Pulaski county December 5, 1868, the son of the late Thomas B. and Mary Jane Godby King and preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Nancy King. He is survived by one son, Gordon C. King, Pulaski; six daughters, Mrs. A.E. Bryant, Lynchburg; Mrs. R.W. Saville, Roanoke; Mrs. J.H. Wirt, Dublin; Mrs. Jessie Adams and Mrs. D.A. Quesenberry both of Pulaski; and Mrs. V.E. Vaughan, Pulaski County; one brother W.W. King, St. Petersburg, Fla.; three sisters Mrs. Mary Roseberry, Glen Rock, Pa; Mrs. Bessie Robins, Blacksburg; and Mrs. Ella McCraw, Christiansburg. Also 23 grandchildren, 24 great grandchildren, and three great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Monday at 2 pm from Newbern Methodist church with the Rev. Ralph Malcomb and the Rev. C.G. Humphreys officiating. Interment will follow in the Newbern Cemetery. The body will remain at Thomas M. Seagle and Sons Funeral Home until Monday morning when it will be taken to the residence in Newbern.
KINGERA	Carolyn			DUBLIN - Carolyn Fette Kingrea, 67, of Dublin passed away Monday, Nov. 28, 2005. She was born in West Virginia on June 1, 1938 and was preceded in death by her parents. Surviving are: her husband, David Kingrea, Dublin; son, Robert Lindamood, Chowchilla, Calif.; daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Vernon Hamblin, Dublin; grandson, Kyle Hamblin, Dublin; granddaughters, Jennifer Hamblin, Winston-Salem, N.C.; Tristin Lindamood, La. Funeral service will be held Friday at 11 a.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel. 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 requests memorial donations be made to the Pulaski County Humane Society, P O Box 1046, Dublin, Va. 24084. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.	Nov. 28, 2005
KINGERA	David	Arnold		DUBLIN — David Arnold Kingrea, 76, of 5521 Staff Village Drive, Dublin died Friday, July 28, 2006 in the Pulaski Community Hospital. He was born in Virginia on November 7, 1929 and was the son of the late Thomas Kingrea and Grace Sadler Kingrea. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Carolyn Fette Kingrea. He was a retired employee of Burlington Mills, Newbern and was a veteran. Surviving are: son Robert Lindamood, Chowchilla, CA; daughter and son-in law Carolyn and Vernon Hamblin, Dublin; grandson Kyle Hamblin, Dublin; granddaughters Jennifer Hamblin, Winston-Salem, NC and Trinstin Lindamood, LA. Funeral service will be private. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.	July 28, 2006
KINSER	Sarah		HOBACK	Thursday July 13, 1961 Mrs. Sarah Hoback Kinser, 77, died at her home in Ivanhoe Wednesday night. Surviving are one daughter, Mrs. Worley Johnson, Ivanhoe; two sons T. Sherman Kinser, Fairfax; E. Reed Kinser, Wytheville; one sister Mrs. J.C. Patton, Wytheville; one brother Lee Hoback, Pulaski; 22 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren. Funeral arrangements are pending.
KINZER	Louella		LIVELY	KINZER, Louella Lively, 64, of Narrows, died Wednesday, September 10, 2003, at home. Born December 21, 1938, at Midway, Va., she was a daughter of the late Graydon C. and Frances R. Belcher Lively. She was a homemaker and was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Leon Lively and one sister, Mary Sue Johnson. Survivors include one son, Brinson Kinzer, II and wife, Michelle of Peterstown, W.Va.; three daughters, Kimberly Palmer and husband, Arthur, Angel Hale and husband, Chris, all of Narrows, and Sonya Robbins and husband, Robbie of Pearisburg, Va.; one brother, George C. Lively of Narrows; nine grandchildren, Randall Wayne Lafon, Jr., Logan Alexander Lafon, Joseph Carr Kinzer, Sheena Renee Hale, Natasha Hope Hale, Lauren Kristine Hale, William Brinson Kinzer, III, Jennifer Kaylene Robbins, and Elijah Stone Robbins; two great-grandchildren, Austin Tyler Lafon and Jonathan Thomas Ash; two special friends, Cindy Lawson and Jerry Breedwell. Funeral services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, September 14, 2003, at Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home Chapel in Peterstown, W.Va., with Rev. Tom Rice officiating. Burial will follow in Birchlawn Burial Park, Pearisburg, Va. Joseph Kinzer, Randy Lafon, Brinson Kinzer, Chris Hale, Robbie Robbins, and Jonathan McManama will serve as pallbearers. The family will receive friends from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday, September 13, 2003, at the funeral home. Arrangements by Broyles-Shrewsbury Funeral Home in Peterstown, W.Va.	Sept. 10, 2003
KINZERS	Sidney	Blair		Wednesday March 7, 1962 Sidney Blair Kinzer, 84, died Monday afternoon at his home near Leesville. He was a former Pulaski resident. Surviving are four sons, Larry Kinzer, Glade Spring; Sidney B. Kinzer, Lansing, Mich.; Fred P. Kinzer, Richmond; John M. Kinzer, Leesville; and 5 grandchildren. Funeral is being held today at 3 o’clock at Vaughan-Guynn Funeral Home in Felts Memorial Cemetery at Galax. The body was at Updike Funeral Home, Huddleston and was taken to Galax today.
KIRBY	Frances		PHILLIPS	PULASKI - Frances Phillips Kirby, age 87 of 722 Hickory Avenue, Pulaski passed away Monday, December 19, 2005 at the Pulaski Health Care Center. Born December 9, 1918 in Graysontown (Pulaski County), she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Phillips. One son, James Daniel Kirby, one brother and two sisters, also preceded her in death. She attended the Calvary Chapel, Dublin where she was a Sunday school teacher for many years. She was retired from Hercules, Inc. where she was a supervisor for many years. Surviving are: her husband of 64 years, James Clifton Kirby, Pulaski; grandchildren and spouses, Suzanne and Brooks Moses, Mountain View, Calf., Ray and Jessica Kirby, Christiansburg, Va.; great granddaughter, Alexis Kirby; sisters, Juanita Muller, Richmond, Va., Helen Bobinger, Baltimore, Md.; special daughter-in-law, Becky Kirby, Draper; special sister-in-law, Elizabeth Phillips, Radford; special cousin, Emma Surber, Pulaski. Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday 11 a.m. at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with Rev. Jim Alley officiating. Interment will follow at Shiloh Cemetery, Pulaski Co. The family will receive friends Tuesday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.	December 19, 2005
KIRBY	James	Clifton		PULASKI - James Clifton Kirby, age 86 of 722 Hickory Avenue, Pulaski passed away Saturday, May 13, 2006 at Pulaski Community Hospital. Born April 10,1920 in Wythe County, Va., he was the son of the late Daniel Kirby and Maude Schrader Kirby. He was also preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Frances Phillips Kirby in 2005. One Son, James Daniel Kirby, and a number of sisters and brothers. Mr. Kirby was a veteran of the United States Army. He was long time member of the Calvery Chapel, Dublin where he was a Sunday School teacher. He had also been a lay minister. Surviving: grandchildren & spouses, Suzanne and Brooks Moses, Mountain View, Calif., Ray and Jessica Kirby, Christiansburg, Va.; great granddaughter, Alexis Kirby; special daughter-in-law, Becky Kirby, Draper; special sister-in-law, Elizabeth Phillips, Radford; a number of nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be conducted Monday evening 7:30 P.M. at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with Rev. Jim Alley officiating. The family will receive friends Monday evening from 6 p.m. until the time of service hour at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski. Interment will be Tuesday at Shiloh Cemetery, Pulaski County. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.	May 13, 2006
KIRBY	John	D.		John D. Kirby, Sr. age 84 of Pulaski died Tuesday December 9, 2003 at Pulaski Community Hospital. Born October 3, 1919 in Pulaski, he was the son of the late Maude Schrader Kirby and Daniel Kirby. He was a veteran of W.W. II having served in the United States Army, a retired supervisor with the Radford Army Ammunition Plant, and a long-time member of the Anderson Memorial Presbyterian Church. In addition to his parents, he was preceeded in death by his first wife; Gladys Wheeling Kirby. He is survived by his wife; Dorothy Hedge Duncan Kirby of Pulaski: 1 son; John D. Kirby, Jr. of Roanoke, Va. and his wife Susan: 2 step-sons; Robert W. “Bob” Duncan of Mechanicsville, Va., and Michael Duncan of Keswick, Va.: 1 brother; Clifton Kirby of Pulaski and his wife Frances. Also survived by 3 grandsons: John Daves Kirby, Tyler Hamilton Kirby and his wife Lindsey, and Jordan Cabaniss Kirby all of Roanoke. Funeral Services will held Thursday at 2:00 p.m. at Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home with the Rev. Weston Guthrie and the Rev. Cecil Albano officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin where the V.F.W. Post 1184 will conduct Military Graveside Rites. Visiting will be anytime Wednesday 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 the memory of John, they may do so to the Anderson Memorial Presbyterian Church 319 Franklin Ave. Pulaski, Va. 24301 or to the Tower of Refuge Church P.O. Box 2243 Dublin, Va. 24084. Online condolences may be sent to the family at seaglefuneralhome@psknet.com Arrangements by Thomas M. Seagle & Sons Funeral Home, Pulaski.	Tuesday December 9, 2003
KIRBY	John			Tuesday December 28, 1920 Max Meadows, Va. December 27 – John Kirby, of the Graham’s Forge section of the county, died very suddenly last week having been stricken only a few minutes. Mr. Kirby was 96 years of age, being a farmer in that section. Interment was made in the Sanders graveyard, services being conducted by the Rev. L.D. Mayberry. Friday at the Methodist parsonage, Miss Anna May Ward, of the Walton furnace section and Mrs. Clarence Lawson of Cripple Creek were united in marriage by the Rev. L.D. Mayberry. The groom is a farmer in that section of the county.
KIRBY	Ruth		Hagy	RUTH HAGY KIRBY (03-09-2007) RADFORD - Ruth Hagy Kirby, 96 of Radford, passed away Thursday, Mar. 8, 2007. She was born Mar. 6, 1911 in McCamas, West Va. the daughter of the late Patrick Daniel and Sue McNew Hagy. She was the oldest living member of Central United Methodist Church which she joined in 1943. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and two sisters, Frances Hagy and Ethel Hagy. She is survived by two devoted daughters, Shirley Armentrout of Radford and Martha Howell of Lynchburg; three grandsons; five great-grandsons; a great-granddaughter. Funeral services will be held Saturday, Mar. 10, at 1 p.m. at Central United Methodist Church with Pastor Ric Wright officiating. Interment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens in Dublin. The family will receive friends from 12 noon until the time of the service at 1 p.m. at the church. Flowers are welcome or contributions may be made to the Central UMC Building Fund or the Children and Youth Ministries, 803 Wadsworth St., Radford, Va. 24141. The Kirby family is in the care of Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	March 9, 2007
KIRCHNER	Herman	Edward		Monday March 16, 1981 Herman Edward KIRCHNER, 82, of Medallion Drive, Pulaski, died Monday in the Roanoke Memorial Hospital. Born in Spencer, W.Va., Dec. 14, 1898, he was the son of the late Herman E. KIRCHNER and Lillie SIMMONS KIRCHNER. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church, Pulaski; Kiwanis Club; BPOE Lodge No. 1067, Pulaski; American Legion; a lifetime member of the Pulaski Chamber of Commerce, and board member of the American Red Cross. Surviving are his wife, Cecile DIX KIRCHNER; six sisters, Mrs. Julia REXROAD, Tioga, W.Va., Mrs. Evelyn HIMLER, Akron, Ohio, Mrs. Irene CRISLIP, Elizabeth, W.Va., Mrs. Madelyn BOSEMAN, Suitland, Md., and Mrs. Corrinne JOHNSON, and Mrs. Joan SHORES, both of Rockville, Md., and three brothers, George W. KIRCHNER and Peter KIRCHNER, both of Pulaski, and Robert KIRCHNER, Three Rivers, Mich. The funeral will be held Wednesday at 2 p.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel with the Rev. J.N. Howard and the Rev. Tom Seay officiating. Burial will follow in the Oakwood Cemetery, Pulaski. Visiting will be today at Stevens Funeral Home with the family receiving friends from 7 to 9 p.m. In lieu of flowers the family wishes memorials to the First United Methodist Church Chapel Fund or the New River Valley Rescue Squad.
KIRKNER	Edgar	Kern		Wednesday November 15, 1972 Edgar Kern Kirkner, 85, of Draper, died early today in the Radford Community Hospital. He was born in Delton, March 6. 1887, the son of the late Charles Henry Kirkner and Mrs. Lutitis Fugate Kirkner. Surviving are an adopted sister Miss Edna Kirkner, Draper; six nephews and nine nieces. Arrangements are pending at Strickler’s Funeral Home. Thursday November 16. 1972 The funeral for Edgar Kern Kirkner, 85, of Draper will be held at 11 am Friday from Strickler’s Pulaski Chapel with the Rev. Ray Redd officiating. Burial will follow in the Memorial Christian Church in Draper Valley.
KITTS	Robert	Hutsel		Wednesday December 6, 1961 Robert Hutsel Kitts, 87, Bland County, died Tuesday morning at his home following an extended illness. Born in Bland county September 10, 1874, the son of the late Jacob and Cynthia Wyrick Kitts and preceded in death by his wife, Bertha Davis Kitts. He was Bland county’s oldest merchant, having been in business for over 60 years and he was postmaster of Long Spur for 39 years. He was also a prominent farmer. He is survived by seven daughters, Mrs. Ethel Davis, Mrs. John Davis, Mrs. Gilford Davis, all of Long Spur; Mrs. Carl Newberry, Mechanicsburg; Mrs. Dewey Millirons of Pontiac, Mich.; and Mrs. Calvin Lucas, Tray, Mich. Also 26 grandchildren and 27 great grandchildren. Funeral services will be held Thursday at 2 pm from the Goshen Methodist church with interment to follow in the Goshen Cemetery. The body will be removed from Thomas M. Seagle and Sons Funeral Home to the residence this afternoon to remain until one hour before the service.	December 5, 1961
KLEMM	Ora		SOWERS	Wednesday April 12, 1961 Mrs. Ora Sowers Klemm, 72, died yesterday at Ladysmith, Wis. She is survived by her husband, William J. Kleman of Ladysmith; two brothers John Sowers of Pulaski an Archie Sowers of New York City. Funeral will be Friday in Ladysmith.
KLOPP	Charlotte		RAY	PULASKI - Charlotte Ray Klopp, age 81 of Pulaski passed away Sunday morning March 5, 2006 at the Highland Ridge Nursing Home, Dublin. Born June 24, 1924 in Pulaski she was the daughter of the late Dilworth Gideon Ray & Mary Effie Farmer Ray. Two sisters and one brother also preceded her in death. Surviving are: sons, Kenneth Klopp, Jr., Fla., Robert Ray Klopp, Beaver Dam, Va., Steven D. Klopp, Pulaski; sister, Hester Ray Viohl, Lynchburg, Va.; one granddaughter & 2 great grandchildren. Graveside services will be conducted Thursday 11 a.m. at Ray Cemetery, Pulaski County with Rev. David Hoover officiating with interment to follow. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements for the family.	March 5, 2006
KNEA	Macie	Eva	Oakes	MACIE EVA OAKES KNEA (04-05-2007) PULASKI - Macie Eva Oakes Knea, age 97 of 1910 Warden Springs Road, Pulaski passed away Wednesday, April 4, 2007 at Pulaski Community Hospital. Born January 20, 1910 in Cranberry, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Lovey James Oakes & Betty McKinney Oakes. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John Henry Knea, Sr., one daughter, Norma Elizabeth Canard and a sister, Emma Hawkins. She was a long time member of the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, Pulaski. She was also a member of the “Crafty Ladies” Group. Surviving are: her two sons and daughters-in-law, John Henry Knea, Jr. & Carolyn Ann Knea, Pulaski, James Robert Knea & Marcia Knea, Waynesboro, Va.; 7 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren. Funeral services will be conducted 11 a.m. Saturday at Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with Rev. John Grimm officiating. Interment will follow at Roselawn Memorial Gardens, Princeton, West Va. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6-8 p.m. at the Bower Funeral Chapel, 1631 Bob White Blvd., Pulaski. Visit www.bowerfuneralchapel.com to send online condolences. Floral remembrances will be appreciated or memorials may be sent to the Aldersgate United Methodist Church, 1946 Medallion Drive, Pulaski, VA 24301. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements.	April 5, 2007
KNISELY	O.	Gregory		O. Gregory Knisely, 56, formerly of Pulaski County, passed away on Tuesday, September 16, 2003 in Lake Park, Fl. Born in Roanoke, Va. on August 27, 1947 to the late O. Gregory Knisely, Sr. and Mary Parker "Parkie" Knisely, Greg was well-known for his humor, patience, and woodworking skills. It was rare for a marine carpenter, but his love for boats and the mountains took him from the Florida seas to Southwest Va. several times in his lifetime. He introduced us to Jimmy Buffet, catfish, and laid-back living. He loved the water. As a young boy, he delivered newspapers from his jon-boat along the New River. In his woodworking shop in Hiwassee, Va. the fishing rods at the dock were attached to a bell in the shop. When the bell rang, the work ceased and the fishing began. Living so close to the river, he would often fish from his living room. Greg once said he wanted all his children to be daughters because "little girls love to hug their daddy's neck." Daughters, Angela "Gee" Knisely Secrest of New Prague, Minn., Heather Knisely of Wrightsville Beach, N.C., Chelsea and Jorden "Jordie" Knisely of Pulaski County, Va. miss him terribly. Also survived by two sisters and brothers-in-law, Janet and Bob Vogel of Fairfax, Va. and Martha and Chris Kimbel of Atlanta, Ga.; nieces and nephews, Julie, Brad, Ross, Laura, and Paige; and two grandsons, Michael and Christopher Secrest of Summerville, Ga. Friends, like family, Chris Gregory, Dory Howard, Jim and Nancy Mooring, Tommy Aldermen, Kim, Shawn, Amy, Andy, and Kayla Price, Rick and Sandy and others will miss you, Greg. Fondly remembered by Sharon Knisely and Karita Knisely. Condolences may be sent to the Knisely families c/o Pulaski Presbyterian Church, 975 Memorial Drive, Pulaski, Va. 24301. Donations, in memory of Greg, may be sent to Hiwassee Volunteer Fire Department, c/o Gilbert Atkins, Lead Mine Road, Hiwassee, Va. 24347. Pastor Rusty Whitener will join the family in remembrance Saturday, September 27 on the shores of Claytor Lake. Turn your hat around, Greg. Locally announced by Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski.	Tuesday, September 16, 2003
KNODE	Alice	Hampton	Dalton	ALICE HAMPTON DALTON KNODE (12-12-2006) PULASKI - Alice Hampton Dalton Knode, age 88 of Pulaski passed away Monday, Dec. 11, 2006 at the Oak Haven Lodge, Floyd. Born March 30, 1918 in Pulaski, Va. she was the daughter of the late Robert & Amelia Reynolds Dalton. Her husband, Eldee Monroe (Red) Knode, 7 brothers and one baby sister also preceded her in death. She was a former Sweet Ore employee with over 25 years of service. Surviving are: her daughter & son-in-law, Elaine & Kenneth Allanson, Richmond; grandchildren, Stacey Marie Allanson, Farmville, Va., Yvonne Berry & husband Allan, Chesterfield, Va.; great granddaughter, Lindsay Wilson; great grandson, Adrian Berry; four step grandchildren; sister, Edith Brown, Radford. Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Thursday at the Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski with the Rev. John Grimm, Rev. Bobby Brown & Pastor O.D. Morgan officiating. Interment will follow at the Highland Memory Gardens, Dublin. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday evening at the Bower Funeral Chapel, 1631 Bobwhite Blvd., Pulaski. Visit www.bowerfuneralhome.comto send online condolences to the family.In lieu of flowers the family asks that contributions be made to the private non-profit home, Oak Haven Lodge, 323 Webbs Mill Road, Floyd, Va. 24091.Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements.	Decemer 12, 2006
KNODE	Walter	Bascom		Contributed by Dennis Sheppard	Jan 30 1969
KNOTTER	Bobbie	Franklin		DUBLIN - Bobbie Franklin Wainwright Knotter, age 67 of 6234 Cleburne Blvd., Dublin passed away Sunday evening January 8, 2006 at the Pulaski Community Hospital. Born September 9, 1938 in Pulaski, Va. he was son of the late Richard and Mae Almedia Potts Knotter. He was retired from Pulaski Furniture with over 14 years of service. Surviving are: his wife Sandy Akers Wainwright, Dublin; son, Steven Akers, Dublin; daughters, Candy Ayers, Lake Anna, Va., Tonya Mullins White, Dublin; brother, Richard N. “Nicki” Knotter, Pulaski; sisters, Nellie “Chi Chi” Knotter Thornton, High Point, N.C., Jean Knotter Bentley, Cleveland, Tenn.; three grandchildren. A family memorial service will be conducted at a later date. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, memorials in his memory can be sent to the American Cancer Society, New River Valley Unit, P.O. Box 554 Roanoke, VA 24003-0554. Bower Funeral Chapel, Pulaski is handling the arrangements.	January 8, 2006
KNOTTER	Mary	Edith	SOUTHERN	PULASKI – Mary Edith Southern Knotter, 54, of Pulaski, Va. died Sunday, April 23, 2006 in the Pulaski Health and Rehabilation Center. She was born Feb. 11, 1952 and was preceded in death by her mother, Mary Trail Southern. She was a former employee of Renfro, Inc., Pulaski. Surviving are: her father, Donald Lee Southern, Pulaski; husband, Richard (Nik) Knotter, Pulaski; son and daughter-in-law, Christopher Donald and Trena Knotter, Pulaski County; granddaughters, April, Mae and Winter Knotter, Pulaski County; brothers and sisters-in-law, Donald (Bill) and Debbie Southern, Pulaski County, John Early and Jeannie Southern, Pulaski; special aunt, Marie Harman, Pulaski; aunt, Bertha Dixon, Dublin; uncles, Edward F. Southern, Pulaski, S. P. Trail, Jr., Concord, N.C., Ralph Trail, Danville, Va.; several cousins and special friends, Bertha Petty and Dreama Chrisley, Pulaski. Funeral services will be held Tuesday at 7:30 p.m. from Stevens Funeral Chapel with Rev. Joe Blankenship officiating. Visiting will be Tuesday evening at Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 5:30 p.m. until the service hour. A graveside service will be held Wednesday at 3 p.m. at Thornspring Cemetery, Pulaski County. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski, Va.	April 23, 2006
KNOTTER	Richard	Nicholas		RADFORD - Richard Nicholas "Nick" Knotter of 505 Winfield St. died Friday, July 14, in the New River Medical Center, Radford. He was born August 23, 1951 and was the son of the late Richard and Mae Potts Knotter. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Southern Knotter and one brother Bobby Wainwright Knotter. Mr. Knotter had worked at Klopman Mills and then was involved in construction work. Surviving are two sisters; Nellie Mae "ChiChi" Knotter Thornton of High Point, NC and Bonnie Jean Knotter Bentley of Cleveland, Tenn. His body was handled by Mullins Funeral Home of Radford. It was his wish that that anyone desiring to honor his name please make donations to New River Hospice Org. The family wil hold a Memorial celebrating his life at a later date.	July 14, 2006
KOEHLER	Effie		Counts	KOEHLER, Effie Counts, 94, of Roanoke, died Saturday, July 10, 1993. She was the widow of Harry Koehler, a retired nurse, and a member of Airlee Court Baptist Church. Surviving are a brother, Kilby P. Counts of Pulaski; sister-in-law, Claire H. Counts of Roanoke; a grandson, Lyle Mason of Aurora, Ohio; several nieces and nephews including, Lucille Bell, Dan G. Counts, and Elizabeth E. Gillispie, all of Roanoke. A memorial graveside service will be held 11 a.m. Tuesday, July 13, 1993, at Russell Memorial Cemetery, Lebanon, Va., with the Rev. Eugene Burris officiating. The family suggests memorial contributions be made to Airlee Court Baptist Church. Arrangements by Oakey's North Chapel.	July 10, 1993
KOERT	Dorothy		CURTICE	DRAPER – Dorothy Koert, 83, of Draper died Sunday at her home. She was born in Washington, DC and was the daughter of the late Sanger Curtice and Lillian D. Curtice. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry E. Koert and son Stephen R. Koert. Also two brothers, David and Amos Curtice. She spent most of her life in Ft. Lauderdale, FL and worked as a medical secretary until her retirement when she moved to Draper. Surviving are one sister, Rachel Curtice, Bryson City, N.C., daughter, Susie Nipper and son in law, Don Nipper Dublin, Anna Olsen-Huff and husband Paul of Spokan, WA. Son Michael Koert and future daughter in law, Teresa Lee of Draper. Grandchildren: Donna Hayes, Pembroke, Jessica Olsen, Spokan, Michael B., Nikki, and Kayla of Pulaski. Great grandchildren: Matt Hayes, Dublin, Rayan Olsen, Spokan, Trey Landreth, Pulaski. Great-great grandchild: Nathan Hayes, Dublin. Her final wishes were for filled by her body being donated to the State Anatomical Program.	Oct 1, 2006
KOGER	James	Henry		Thursday December 21, 1961 Funeral service for J.H. Koger, Walterboro, S.C. who died Tuesday after a long illness was held yesterday at 10 am in Walterboro Presbyterian church. Burial followed in the church cemetery. Survivors in clued on daughter, Mrs. R.T. Dean, and one son J.H. Koger, both of Walterboro. He was a brother in law of Mrs. A.O. Mitchell, Mrs. J.T. Kelley and Miss Tapscott Calfee all of Draper. ***1930 census, Walterboro, Colleton, SC, James H. Koger living with wife Susan C. Koger (born in VA), daughter Elizabeth, and son James H. ***Draft card = James Henry Koger born 9/30/1877 registration in Colleton, SC
KOINER	Mellie	Elizabeth		Mellie Elizabeth Koiner, 96 of Radford, passed away Friday, November 7, 2003. She was a member of the Presbyterian Church of Radford and a retired telephone operator with C&P with 45 years of service. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles W. Koiner. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that contribution be made to the Gentle Shepherd Hospice, P. O. Box 3754, Radford, VA 24143. Funeral services will be held Sunday, November 9, 2003 at 2 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Radford. Interment will follow in the West View Cemetery in Radford. The family will receive friends from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. Saturday at the Mullins Funeral Home in Radford.	Nov. 7, 2003
KOPIN	Lisa		MANNING	DUBLIN – Lisa Manning Kopin, 45, of 6067 Springer Avenue, Dublin, Va. died Thursday, July 6, 2006, in the New River Valley Medical Center, Radford. She was born in Pulaski, Va. on Oct. 6, 1960 and was the daughter of the late Thomas Buddy Manning and Joyce Stoots Manning. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Jill Manning Silcox a niece, Brooke Silcox and by grandparents, George and Kathleen Stoots and Sherley and Anna Manning. She was a veteran having served in the United States Marines. Surviving are: her fiancée, Clarence Smith, Dublin; son, Aaron P. Moore, Stationed U. S. Army, Los Angeles, Calif.; brother, Tommy Manning, Pulaski; brother-in-law, David Silcox, N.C.; nephews, Brent Burris, Michael Silcox, Alex Silcox; nieces, Tuesday Manning, India Manning; aunts and spouses, Pam Linville, Georgia and Don Compton, Jean and Richard Richardson, Catherine Neighbors, Judy Cruff; uncle and wife, Joseph and Helen Manning; step-mother, Olivia Manning; a host of other relatives and friends. Funeral services will be held Monday evening at 7:30 p.m. from the Abundant Life Ministries, Route 11, Pulaski with Pastor Randall Lawrence officiating. A graveside service will be Tuesday at 11 a.m. from the North Fork Baptist Church Cemetery, Blacksburg. Visiting will be Monday evening from 6 until 7:30 p.m. from the Abundant Life Ministries. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Pulaski.	July 6, 2006
KRESS	Judith		BANDY	PULASKI — Judith Bandy Kress, age 57 of Pulaski passed away Thursday, November 11, 2004. She was an employee of Comfort Keepers Health Care. She was preceded in death by her father, Irvin Bandy. Survivors include her mother, Virginia H. Roop of Christiansburg; daughters, Angela Nester of South Carolina, Sonja Slusher of Radford; son, Leslie Slusher of North Carolina; brothers, Roland Roop of Tallahassee; Bobby Bandy of Pulaski; and six grandchildren. The family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. Saturday evening at Horne Funeral Home. Funeral services will be conducted at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, November 14th at Horne Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Don Peters officiating. Interment will follow in North Fork Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent by visiting hornefuneralservice.com. The Kress Family is being served by Horne Funeral Service, Christiansburg.	November 11, 2004
KRESS	Maggie	Bell	TURNER	Maggie Bell Turner Kress, 95, of 1004 E. Fourth St., Pulaski, VA died early Sunday morning, July 20, 2003, in the Radford Nursing Home and Rehab Center, Radford, VA. She was born on July 30, 1907 in Virginia and was the daughter of the late Russell and Bertie Cooper Turner. She was also preceded in death by three sons, David Kress, June Kress and Buddy Kress, by sisters, Rheildy Warf, Kelly Quesenberry, Bennie Goad, Mary Elizabeth Burton, Aelia Warf and Rose Porterfield, by brothers, Charles Turner, Burnis Turner and Frank Turner, by two grandchildren and by one great-grandson. She is survived by son & daughter-in-law Stuart (Dean) and Kathleen Kress, Newbern; Daughter-In-Law Violet Kress, Pulaski; Daughters & Son-In-Law Claudia Crowder, Pulaski, Josephine Bishop, Pulaski, Joyce & Randal Nester, Dublin, 15 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren, 11 great-great-grandchildren, 1 great-great-great-grandchild. Funeral services will be held Wednesday at 11:00 AM from Stevens Funeral Chapel with Minister Eddie Callahan officiating. Entombment will follow in Highland Memory Gardens Mausoleum, Dublin. Visiting will be Tuesday evening at Stevens Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. Arrangements by Stevens Funeral Home, Inc., Pulaski, Va.	Nov. 7, 2003
KRISBURG	Lawrence			Friday October 23, 1964 Lawrence Krisburg, 75, Dandridge, Tenn., died at the Jefferson City, Tenn. Hospital Thursday. He is a son-in-law of Mrs. Roberta Wilson, Pulaski. Surviving are his wife, Frances Wilson Krisburg, Dandridge; two daughters Mrs. Emanuel Burman, New York; and Mrs. Jerry Barnett, Huntington, NY; two sons, Norman Krisburg, North Plainsfield, N.J.; and Irving Krisburg, Knoxville, Tenn. Funeral services will be held Saturday at 10 am from the Farrier Funeral Home at Dandridge. Burial will be in Sunrise Cemetery, Radford at 5 pm with rites conducted by the Rev. William T. DuBose.	October 22, 1964
KUCZEWSKI	Hazel		RATCLIFF	Hazel Ratliff Kuczewski, 79 of Dublin went to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 11, 2003 from Pulaski Community Hospital. She was born August 2, 1923 at Pulaski, Va. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rufus and Mary Harrell; a daughter, Helen Dominick; three brothers, Raymond, Elmer and Russell Harrell; a sister, Pauline Bassler. She attended French’s Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church and loved to read her Bible, sing and draw. She is survived by one daughter, Patricia Abbott and husband, Ronnie Wimmer, Dublin; one son, Gary Ratliff, Wilmington, Delaware; two sisters, Loraine and husband, Lane Keffer, Pearisburg; Myrtle and husband, Basil Bychkowski, Boothwyn, Pa.; two brothers, Woodrow Harrell, Roger and wife, Susan Harrell all of Dublin; eight grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be Sunday at 2 p.m. at the French’s Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Rev. Billy Akers officiating. Burial in Highland Memory Garden, Dublin. Visiting will be Saturday at A. Vest and Sons Funeral Home, White Gate after 1 p.m. and the family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m.	June 11, 2003
KUNKLE	Richard	Cooper		Thursday October 22, 1964 Services for Richard Cooper Kunkel of 49 Fifth St. NW, who died Tuesday, will be held Friday at 11 am from the First Presbyterian church. The Rev. William T. DuBose will officiate and interment will follow in Oakwood cemetery. The body will remain at Thomas M. Seagle and Sons Funeral Home until one hour before service. Kunkel was a charter member of the Pulaski Science Club, an elder emeritus of the First Presbyterian church, and the oldest living member of the Elks Lodge 1067. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Ethel Hunter Kunkel; a son Hunter Kunkel of Asheboro, N.C.; and two grandsons.
KUNSMAN	Peggy	Jean	BURNETTE	ABERDEEN, MD. * Peggy Jean Burnette Kunsman, age 68 of Aberdeen, Md. passed away Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2004 at her home in Aberdeen. Born in Pulaski, she was the daughter of the late Charles Burnette and the late Molly Sue (Peak) Burnette. Surviving are: her husband of 50 years Robert Kunsman; daughters, Robin Skoczylas of Aberdeen, Md., Pamela Henderson of Smyrna, Del., Molly Joann Dry of Aberdeen, Md.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; brothers, Donald Burnette, Jesse Burnette, George Burnette, and Bill Burnette, all of Pulaski. Funeral services will be held Thursday, Feb. 5 at 1 p.m. Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, P.A., 333 South Parke Street, Aberdeen, Md. with the Rev. Ronald L. Tabor officiating. Burial will follow in Baker Cemetery, Aberdeen, Md. Visiting will be Thursday 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the funeral home. Arrangements by Tarring-Cargo Funeral Home, P.A., Aberdeen, Md.	Feb. 3, 2004

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